Obituaries
Obituaries for Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home & Crematory
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Ladana Martin
Aug 22, 2021
Ladana Rene (Dana) Martin Ladana Rene (Dana) Martin, 39, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, August 22nd, at her residence. Ladana was born in Onaga, Kansas on August 18, 1982, a daughter of Pauletta (Woltje) Persell and Chris Sauvage. Dana worked for the Saline County Child Support Office and was an active and avid member of various community organizations,...
Walter Franklin "Jr." Aleshire, Jr.
Aug 14, 2021
Walter Franklin "Jr." Aleshire, Jr. Walter Franklin "Jr." Aleshire, Jr., 78, of Salina, passed away Saturday, August 14th, 2021. Jr. was born in Abilene, Kansas on March 23, 1943, a son of the late Goldie Darlene (Forney) and Walter Franklin Aleshire, Sr. He worked at St. John's Military School for many years. Survivors include his nephew, Joel Aleshire; and...
Adelphia "Delphie" Jeane Lobban
Aug 10, 2021
Adelphia "Delphie" Jeane (Borgstrom) Lobban Adelphia Jeane Lobban, 95, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, August 10th, 2021. Delphie was born in McPherson, Kansas on April 21, 1926, daughter of the late Anna Katarina (Long) and Adolph Borgstrom. She attended Andover Grade School in Windom, Kansas, 3 years at Windom High School, 1 year at Inman High School and...
Debra Kay Jones
Aug 7, 2021
Salina, Kansas Debra "Debbie" Kay Jones Debra Kay Jones, 67, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, August 7th, 2021. Debra was born in Salina, on August 29, 1953, a daughter of the late Helen (Drake) and Jack Gray. Debbie worked at the Salina Police Department. Survivors include her husband of 28 years, Carl Jones; daughter, Kristina Moulden; brother, Don...
Linda Kay Cruce
Aug 7, 2021
Linda Kay Cruce Linda Kay Cruce, 74, of Salina, Kansas, left this earth to be with her Lord on Saturday, August 7th, 2021. Linda was born in Watsonville, California on November 6, 1946, a daughter of the late Elberta (Cade) and Ralph B. Cox. On May 31, 1964, Linda married Ronald Cruce, her high school sweetheart and love of...
Lori Ann Quackenbush
Aug 5, 2021
Lori Ann Quackenbush Lori Ann Quackenbush, 54, of Salina, passed away Thursday, August 5th, 2021. Lori was born in Stafford, Kansas on September 29, 1966, a daughter of Lorena (Yeatman) Kurtz, of Salina, Kansas. She was a daycare provider for 16 years. On May 19, 1985, Lori married Scott Quackenbush in St John, Kansas. Survivors include her husband, Scott;...
Avis "Arlene" Bassett
Aug 2, 2021
Arlene Bassett went the be with the Lord on August 2, at the age of 96. With the Lord in Heaven, her body and mind have been restored. She died of complications of age. Arlene was born in Portis, Kansas on May 1, 1925. She was the daughter of Paul and Wilma (Brumbaugh) Rollins. Her mother was from Portis,...
Sally May Stephens
Jul 31, 2021
Sally May Stephens, 88, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, July 31st, at Brookdale Senior Living in Salina, Kansas. Sally was born in Salina, Kansas on June 8, 1933, a daughter of the late Ruth (LaShelle) and Forrest Miller. Sally is survived by a daughter, Deb Pinnick, of Lindsborg, KS. She is also survived by her Grandchildren Justin Pinnick...
Orin Ray Shogren
Jul 29, 2021
Orin Shogren died July 29, 2021 surrounded by his family in his home. He was born September 10, 1931 to Howard and Berneice (Linderholm) Shogren in McPherson and grew up in Lindsborg, Kansas. He was one of eight siblings. Orin grew up in Lindsborg and joined the Marines in 1951 and was honorably discharged in 1953. Once discharged, he...
Ronald "Ron" Dean Weir
Jul 18, 2021
Ronald "Ron" Dean Weir, 59, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, July 18th, at Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center, Salina. Ron was born in Salina, Kansas on September 10, 1961, a son of the late Rose Catherine (Boor) Barber and Jerry Weir. Survivors include his aunts, Delores Davis, Jean Bolby; uncles, Ralph Boor, Charles Weir, Bill Weir; cousins, Marty Weir,...
Larry Lloyd Zurfluh
Jul 15, 2021
Larry “Z” Lloyd Zurfluh, 79, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, July 15th, at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, Kansas. Z was born in Agenda, Kansas on January 11, 1942, a son of the late Lena (Ryser) and Adolph Zurfluh. Z became a biology teacher and high school athletics coach in Chapman, Kansas after earning his bachelor’s degree from...
Charles Kenneth "Chuck" Crawley, Ii
Jul 15, 2021
Charles Kenneth "Chuck" Crawley, II Charles Kenneth "Chuck" Crawley, II, 67, of Brookline Station, Missouri, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 15th, in Salina, Kansas. Charles was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on May 20, 1954, a son of the late Orpha Irene (Lawrence) and Charles Kenneth Crawley, I. He was a retired minister from White...
Katherine Lucille Brubaker
Jul 14, 2021
Katherine “Katie” Lucille Brubaker, 90, of Salina, passed away July 14, 2021. She was born March 17, 1931 in Salina, Kansas to Harold Buttermore and Sylvia Pihl. Katie has worn many hats in her life. She worked with her first husband in his business. She was an elevator operation at the United Building. She was an account clerk with...
Judith Ann Standley
Jul 11, 2021
Judith Ann Standley went to be with her Lord on July 11, 2021. She was born in Lewellen, NE on October 10, 1944. Judi graduated from Lewellen Rural High School and worked as a Comptroller for several automobile dealerships in Lincoln before moving with Alan Young Buick GMC to Fort Worth, TX. Judith is survived by her husband Michael...
Thomas Andrew Collins
Jul 7, 2021
Thomas Andrew “TC” Collins, 82, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, July 7th, at Bethany Home, Lindsborg, Kansas. Thomas was born in Independence, Missouri on October 3, 1938, the only child of the late Katherine L. (Webb) and Andrew W. Collins. TC Graduated from Trail High School Class of 1956, served 3 years in the United States Army from...
Brenda Castelli
Jun 29, 2021
Brenda Lee Castelli, 54, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, June 29th, 2021. Brenda was born in Salina, Kansas on December 10, 1966, a daughter of Verlee A. (Brin) Burton and Lester L. Burton. On June 8, 1999, Brenda married Jim Castelli in Hays, Kansas. Survivors include her parents, Verlee and Lester Burton; husband, Jim Castelli; children; Kenda and...
Ruth Eloise Jackson
Jun 25, 2021
Ruth Eloise Jackson, 93, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, June 25th,2021. Ruth was born in Stockton, Kansas on September 16, 1927, a daughter of the late Betsy (Chandler) and Earl Hance. She married Ivan Jackson September 11,1944, who proceeded her in death on November 19, 1987. Survivors include her sons, Terry Jackson ,Richard Jackson (Michelle), of Salina, Kansas;...
Julie Wilson
Jun 20, 2021
Julia "Julie" Arlone Wilson, 86, of Salina, passed away Sunday, June 20th, 2021. Julie was born in Bennington, Kansas on January 26, 1935, a daughter of the late Julia (Smith) and George Orner Sr. She was raised in the Church of the Transfiguration, Bennington; graduated from Marymount College in music and education, attended Emporia State University, and Kansas State...
Mary Lana Johnson
Jun 13, 2021
Mary Lana Johnson, 56, of Salina, passed away Sunday, June 13th, 2021. Mary was born in Louisville, Kentucky on February 8, 1965, a daughter of Mary Phyllis (Ashcraft) Warner, and the late Herman Dotson. Survivors include her mother, Mary Warner of Georgia; daughter, Cierra Johnson, of Salina, two sons, Colby Johnson, of Salina, Collin Johnson, of Manhattan, Kansas; and...
Donna Mae Burkholder
Jun 12, 2021
Donna Mae (Pancake) Burkholder of Salina, Kansas passed away on June 12th at the age of 90. Born on January 7, 1931 to Clarence and Ella Pancake, she was the youngest of six children. She grew up on a farm near Enterprise and graduated from Chapman High School. She spent most of her life in her home state of...
Ladana Martin
Aug 22, 2021
Ladana Rene (Dana) Martin Ladana Rene (Dana) Martin, 39, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, August 22nd, at her residence. Ladana was born in Onaga, Kansas on August 18, 1982, a daughter of Pauletta (Woltje) Persell and Chris Sauvage. Dana worked for the Saline County Child Support Office and was an active and avid member of various community organizations,...
Walter Franklin "Jr." Aleshire, Jr.
Aug 14, 2021
Walter Franklin "Jr." Aleshire, Jr. Walter Franklin "Jr." Aleshire, Jr., 78, of Salina, passed away Saturday, August 14th, 2021. Jr. was born in Abilene, Kansas on March 23, 1943, a son of the late Goldie Darlene (Forney) and Walter Franklin Aleshire, Sr. He worked at St. John's Military School for many years. Survivors include his nephew, Joel Aleshire; and...
Adelphia "Delphie" Jeane Lobban
Aug 10, 2021
Adelphia "Delphie" Jeane (Borgstrom) Lobban Adelphia Jeane Lobban, 95, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, August 10th, 2021. Delphie was born in McPherson, Kansas on April 21, 1926, daughter of the late Anna Katarina (Long) and Adolph Borgstrom. She attended Andover Grade School in Windom, Kansas, 3 years at Windom High School, 1 year at Inman High School and...
Debra Kay Jones
Aug 7, 2021
Salina, Kansas Debra "Debbie" Kay Jones Debra Kay Jones, 67, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, August 7th, 2021. Debra was born in Salina, on August 29, 1953, a daughter of the late Helen (Drake) and Jack Gray. Debbie worked at the Salina Police Department. Survivors include her husband of 28 years, Carl Jones; daughter, Kristina Moulden; brother, Don...
Linda Kay Cruce
Aug 7, 2021
Linda Kay Cruce Linda Kay Cruce, 74, of Salina, Kansas, left this earth to be with her Lord on Saturday, August 7th, 2021. Linda was born in Watsonville, California on November 6, 1946, a daughter of the late Elberta (Cade) and Ralph B. Cox. On May 31, 1964, Linda married Ronald Cruce, her high school sweetheart and love of...
Lori Ann Quackenbush
Aug 5, 2021
Lori Ann Quackenbush Lori Ann Quackenbush, 54, of Salina, passed away Thursday, August 5th, 2021. Lori was born in Stafford, Kansas on September 29, 1966, a daughter of Lorena (Yeatman) Kurtz, of Salina, Kansas. She was a daycare provider for 16 years. On May 19, 1985, Lori married Scott Quackenbush in St John, Kansas. Survivors include her husband, Scott;...
Avis "Arlene" Bassett
Aug 2, 2021
Arlene Bassett went the be with the Lord on August 2, at the age of 96. With the Lord in Heaven, her body and mind have been restored. She died of complications of age. Arlene was born in Portis, Kansas on May 1, 1925. She was the daughter of Paul and Wilma (Brumbaugh) Rollins. Her mother was from Portis,...
Sally May Stephens
Jul 31, 2021
Sally May Stephens, 88, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, July 31st, at Brookdale Senior Living in Salina, Kansas. Sally was born in Salina, Kansas on June 8, 1933, a daughter of the late Ruth (LaShelle) and Forrest Miller. Sally is survived by a daughter, Deb Pinnick, of Lindsborg, KS. She is also survived by her Grandchildren Justin Pinnick...
Orin Ray Shogren
Jul 29, 2021
Orin Shogren died July 29, 2021 surrounded by his family in his home. He was born September 10, 1931 to Howard and Berneice (Linderholm) Shogren in McPherson and grew up in Lindsborg, Kansas. He was one of eight siblings. Orin grew up in Lindsborg and joined the Marines in 1951 and was honorably discharged in 1953. Once discharged, he...
Ronald "Ron" Dean Weir
Jul 18, 2021
Ronald "Ron" Dean Weir, 59, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, July 18th, at Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center, Salina. Ron was born in Salina, Kansas on September 10, 1961, a son of the late Rose Catherine (Boor) Barber and Jerry Weir. Survivors include his aunts, Delores Davis, Jean Bolby; uncles, Ralph Boor, Charles Weir, Bill Weir; cousins, Marty Weir,...
Larry Lloyd Zurfluh
Jul 15, 2021
Larry “Z” Lloyd Zurfluh, 79, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, July 15th, at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, Kansas. Z was born in Agenda, Kansas on January 11, 1942, a son of the late Lena (Ryser) and Adolph Zurfluh. Z became a biology teacher and high school athletics coach in Chapman, Kansas after earning his bachelor’s degree from...
Charles Kenneth "Chuck" Crawley, Ii
Jul 15, 2021
Charles Kenneth "Chuck" Crawley, II Charles Kenneth "Chuck" Crawley, II, 67, of Brookline Station, Missouri, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 15th, in Salina, Kansas. Charles was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on May 20, 1954, a son of the late Orpha Irene (Lawrence) and Charles Kenneth Crawley, I. He was a retired minister from White...
Katherine Lucille Brubaker
Jul 14, 2021
Katherine “Katie” Lucille Brubaker, 90, of Salina, passed away July 14, 2021. She was born March 17, 1931 in Salina, Kansas to Harold Buttermore and Sylvia Pihl. Katie has worn many hats in her life. She worked with her first husband in his business. She was an elevator operation at the United Building. She was an account clerk with...
Judith Ann Standley
Jul 11, 2021
Judith Ann Standley went to be with her Lord on July 11, 2021. She was born in Lewellen, NE on October 10, 1944. Judi graduated from Lewellen Rural High School and worked as a Comptroller for several automobile dealerships in Lincoln before moving with Alan Young Buick GMC to Fort Worth, TX. Judith is survived by her husband Michael...
Thomas Andrew Collins
Jul 7, 2021
Thomas Andrew “TC” Collins, 82, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, July 7th, at Bethany Home, Lindsborg, Kansas. Thomas was born in Independence, Missouri on October 3, 1938, the only child of the late Katherine L. (Webb) and Andrew W. Collins. TC Graduated from Trail High School Class of 1956, served 3 years in the United States Army from...
Brenda Castelli
Jun 29, 2021
Brenda Lee Castelli, 54, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, June 29th, 2021. Brenda was born in Salina, Kansas on December 10, 1966, a daughter of Verlee A. (Brin) Burton and Lester L. Burton. On June 8, 1999, Brenda married Jim Castelli in Hays, Kansas. Survivors include her parents, Verlee and Lester Burton; husband, Jim Castelli; children; Kenda and...
Ruth Eloise Jackson
Jun 25, 2021
Ruth Eloise Jackson, 93, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, June 25th,2021. Ruth was born in Stockton, Kansas on September 16, 1927, a daughter of the late Betsy (Chandler) and Earl Hance. She married Ivan Jackson September 11,1944, who proceeded her in death on November 19, 1987. Survivors include her sons, Terry Jackson ,Richard Jackson (Michelle), of Salina, Kansas;...
Julie Wilson
Jun 20, 2021
Julia "Julie" Arlone Wilson, 86, of Salina, passed away Sunday, June 20th, 2021. Julie was born in Bennington, Kansas on January 26, 1935, a daughter of the late Julia (Smith) and George Orner Sr. She was raised in the Church of the Transfiguration, Bennington; graduated from Marymount College in music and education, attended Emporia State University, and Kansas State...
Mary Lana Johnson
Jun 13, 2021
Mary Lana Johnson, 56, of Salina, passed away Sunday, June 13th, 2021. Mary was born in Louisville, Kentucky on February 8, 1965, a daughter of Mary Phyllis (Ashcraft) Warner, and the late Herman Dotson. Survivors include her mother, Mary Warner of Georgia; daughter, Cierra Johnson, of Salina, two sons, Colby Johnson, of Salina, Collin Johnson, of Manhattan, Kansas; and...
Donna Mae Burkholder
Jun 12, 2021
Donna Mae (Pancake) Burkholder of Salina, Kansas passed away on June 12th at the age of 90. Born on January 7, 1931 to Clarence and Ella Pancake, she was the youngest of six children. She grew up on a farm near Enterprise and graduated from Chapman High School. She spent most of her life in her home state of...