Obituaries
Obituaries for Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home & Crematory
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Virginia "Virgie" Louise Neiswender
Mar 20, 2021
Virginia "Virgie" Louise Neiswender, 73, of Salina, passed away March 20, 2021. She was born June 7, 1947, oldest daughter of the late Rosa (Rand) and Floyd Close. Virgie grew up on a rural farm south of Abilene and attended Solomon schools K-12. She was a skilled fast-pitch softball player and enjoyed bowling. She was known for working local...
James Harold Caldwell
Mar 17, 2021
James Harold Caldwell James Harold Caldwell, 73, of Gypsum, Kansas, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 17th, 2021. James was born in Salina, Kansas on April 18, 1947, son of the late Betty Jean (Hawkins) Bennett and Chester William Caldwell. Survivors include his wife, Doris "Ellen" Caldwell; children, Shawna Caldwell, of Kansas City, Missouri, Nancy Isaacson,...
Herman "Bud" Charles Nestler, Jr.
Mar 10, 2021
Herman Charles Nestler, Jr. 91, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, March 10th, 2021. Bud was born in Russell, Kansas on May 9, 1929, to the late Herman Charles Nestler, Sr. and Bessie (Golding) Nestler. On October 17, 1948, Bud married Helen "Rita" (Kelley) Nestler in Russell, Kansas. Bud was a many of many talents. He was a Saline...
Joseph Burton "Joe" Eaton
Mar 8, 2021
Joseph Burton Eaton, 54, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Monday, March 8th, 2021. Joe was born in Lawrence, Kansas on April 25, 1966, a son of Terry Paul Eaton and Rosie Geneva (Ninemire) Eaton. He retired from Tony's Pizza. Survivors include his father, Terry Eaton, of Miltonvale, Kansas; sister, Susan Eaton, of Salina, Kansas; brother, Terry Eaton, II, (Debbie),...
Victor Cabrera
Mar 8, 2021
Victor Manuel Cabrera, Jr., 32, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Monday, March 8th, 2021. Victor was born in Garden City, Kansas on April 13, 1988, son of Sheryl McRee, and Victor Cabrera, Sr. Survivors include his wife, Chelsea Cabrera; daughter, Vayda Cabrera; three sons Gabriel Cabrera, Ezekiel Cabrera, Nathaniel Cabrera, all of Salina, Kansas; parents, Sheryl McRee of Salina,...
Sandra Marlene "Sandy" Swick
Mar 7, 2021
Sandra Marlene Swick, 78, of Lindsborg, Kansas, passed away Sunday, March 7th, 2021. Sandy was born in Newark, New Jersey on February 28, 1943, a daughter of the late Anne Linda (Lardieri) and Albert Clarence Flegler. She graduated from Russell High School in 1961 and graduated from Brown Mackie College in 1962. On March 23, 1963, Sandy married Geral...
Darrell W. Lang
Mar 5, 2021
Darrell W. Lang, 71, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, March 5th, 2021. Darrell was born in Wichita, Kansas at the Salvation Army Hospital on January 31, 1950. He was retired, Darrell's favorite thing was holiday gatherings, and he loved to volunteer at Lakewood Discovery Center, delivering meals on wheels, the river festival, was a dedicated bell ringer for...
Stanley Marvin "Stan" Humphrey
Mar 4, 2021
Stanley Marvin "Stan" Humphrey, 70, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, March 4th, 2021. Stan was born in Manhattan, Kansas on December 27, 1950, a son of the late Virginia (Reece) Clark and Paul Humphrey. He served in the United States Marine Corp. Survivors include his wife, Loretta Humphrey; daughter, Kate Humphrey, (Dominic Miller), of Wichita, Kansas; son, Nick...
Michael Eugene "Flash" Gordon
Feb 24, 2021
Michael Eugene "Flash" Gordon, 67, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, February 24th, 2021. Michael was born in Salina, Kansas on October 13, 1953, a son of the late Wanda L. (Gordon) Howard and Karl E Gordon. He was a Manager at McDonalds for 46 years and was a musician in many bands including Shagnasty, Lix, and Coyote. Survivors...
Gerald 'Jerry' B. Taylor
Feb 24, 2021
Gerald Bernard Taylor was born June 29, 1928 in Abilene, Kansas, the son of Leroy ‘Dutch' G. Taylor and Avis R. (Rodgers). He left this earth February 24, 2021 at the age of 92. Jerry graduated from Abilene High School with the Class of 1946, and served in the Army National Guard Kansas Reserves from 1950-1953. He married Virginia...
James "Jim" Ray Bennett
Feb 23, 2021
James Ray Bennett, 70, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, February 23rd, at University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas. Jim was born in Salina, Kansas on October 27, 1950, a son of the late Lila Faye (Wann) and Richard M Bennett. He did many things over the years including home remodeling, was a driver for Salina Charter...
Steven L. Weis
Feb 11, 2021
Steven Lee Weis, 65, of Salina, passed away Thursday, February 11th, 2021. Steven was born in Abilene, Kansas on June 13, 1955, a son of Rosemary (Aitken) Weis-Conrad and the late Donald Eugene Weis. He retired from K-State Salina as a Security Guard. On May 3, 1986, Steven married Charlene Picking in Denver, Colorado. Survivors include his wife, Charlene...
Linda Lee Haney
Feb 10, 2021
Linda Lee Haney, 73, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, February 10th, after a lifelong battle with a rare genetic condition. Linda was born in Methuen, Massachusetts on November 3, 1947, a daughter of the late Doris G (Turgeon) and Francis L Vandiver. On December 30, 1967, Linda married David Haney in Norton, Kansas. Survivors include her husband, David Haney,...
Duane Morris Hernbloom
Feb 7, 2021
Duane Morris Hernbloom, 83, of Salina, passed away Sunday, February 7th, 2021. Duane was born in Chappell, Nebraska on June 6, 1937, a son of the late Helen (Bills) and Morris Hernbloom. He served two years in the United States Army and was a Postal Carrier for the United States Postal Service for 35 years, in Salina. Survivors include...
William "Bill" Allen Magdeburg
Feb 6, 2021
William "Bill" Allen Magdeburg, 83, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, February 6th, 2021. Bill was born in Hutchinson, Kansas on April 27, 1937, a son of the late Amy Leona (Mitchell) and Allen Gust Magdeburg. Bill served in the United States Army National Guard. He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Wilva Elaine (Leuszler)...
George O. Wagner
Feb 4, 2021
George Oliver Wagner, 87, of Brookville, Kansas, died Thursday, February 4th, 2021. George was born on January 31, 1934, on the family farm west of Brookville, to the late Clara Mildred (Warta) and George E. Wagner. He was a member of Brookville United Methodist Church. Had served on Carneiro township board and Bavaria COOP board. Born and died on...
James "Jim" H. Reed
Jan 29, 2021
James H. Reed, 76, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on Friday, January 29th, 2021, at home. Jim was born in Silsbee, Texas on October 5th, 1944, a son of the late Rosie Ellen (Sparks) and Levi H. Reed. He served in the United States Air Force and worked for UPS for 26 years. Survivors include his wife of 54...
Eva Maria Lankhorst
Jan 29, 2021
Eva Maria Lankhorst, 84, of Salina, passed away Friday, January 29th, 2021. Eva was born in Bandung, Indonesia (Formerly the Dutch East Indies), on September 9, 1936, a daughter of the late Christine Adele (Poth) and Henk Gortz. After World War II, her family moved to Holland, where she finished high school and then attended the Royal Academy of...
Arthur Louis Bradshaw
Jan 27, 2021
Arthur Louis Bradshaw Arthur Louis Bradshaw, 80, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, January 27th, 2021. Arthur was born in Salina, Kansas on October 11, 1940, a son of the late Laura (Renard) and J. Vernon Bradshaw. He worked for Beech Aircraft for 28 years and 3 months. Survivors include a sister, Virginia Morse, of Salina, Kansas; several nieces...
Aaron "Wes" Turnquist
Jan 27, 2021
Aaron Wesley "Wes" Turnquist Aaron Wesley "Wes" Turnquist, 81, of Assaria, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, January 27th, at 2021. Aaron was born in Moline, Illinois on May 17, 1939, to John and Nelly Turnquist. Survivors include his wife, Helen Turnquist; daughters, Tammy Camden, and DeeDee Motiff; son, Michael Turnquist, all of Wisconsin; three step sons, Troy Long, (Michelle) of...
Virginia "Virgie" Louise Neiswender
Mar 20, 2021
Virginia "Virgie" Louise Neiswender, 73, of Salina, passed away March 20, 2021. She was born June 7, 1947, oldest daughter of the late Rosa (Rand) and Floyd Close. Virgie grew up on a rural farm south of Abilene and attended Solomon schools K-12. She was a skilled fast-pitch softball player and enjoyed bowling. She was known for working local...
James Harold Caldwell
Mar 17, 2021
James Harold Caldwell James Harold Caldwell, 73, of Gypsum, Kansas, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 17th, 2021. James was born in Salina, Kansas on April 18, 1947, son of the late Betty Jean (Hawkins) Bennett and Chester William Caldwell. Survivors include his wife, Doris "Ellen" Caldwell; children, Shawna Caldwell, of Kansas City, Missouri, Nancy Isaacson,...
Herman "Bud" Charles Nestler, Jr.
Mar 10, 2021
Herman Charles Nestler, Jr. 91, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, March 10th, 2021. Bud was born in Russell, Kansas on May 9, 1929, to the late Herman Charles Nestler, Sr. and Bessie (Golding) Nestler. On October 17, 1948, Bud married Helen "Rita" (Kelley) Nestler in Russell, Kansas. Bud was a many of many talents. He was a Saline...
Joseph Burton "Joe" Eaton
Mar 8, 2021
Joseph Burton Eaton, 54, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Monday, March 8th, 2021. Joe was born in Lawrence, Kansas on April 25, 1966, a son of Terry Paul Eaton and Rosie Geneva (Ninemire) Eaton. He retired from Tony's Pizza. Survivors include his father, Terry Eaton, of Miltonvale, Kansas; sister, Susan Eaton, of Salina, Kansas; brother, Terry Eaton, II, (Debbie),...
Victor Cabrera
Mar 8, 2021
Victor Manuel Cabrera, Jr., 32, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Monday, March 8th, 2021. Victor was born in Garden City, Kansas on April 13, 1988, son of Sheryl McRee, and Victor Cabrera, Sr. Survivors include his wife, Chelsea Cabrera; daughter, Vayda Cabrera; three sons Gabriel Cabrera, Ezekiel Cabrera, Nathaniel Cabrera, all of Salina, Kansas; parents, Sheryl McRee of Salina,...
Sandra Marlene "Sandy" Swick
Mar 7, 2021
Sandra Marlene Swick, 78, of Lindsborg, Kansas, passed away Sunday, March 7th, 2021. Sandy was born in Newark, New Jersey on February 28, 1943, a daughter of the late Anne Linda (Lardieri) and Albert Clarence Flegler. She graduated from Russell High School in 1961 and graduated from Brown Mackie College in 1962. On March 23, 1963, Sandy married Geral...
Darrell W. Lang
Mar 5, 2021
Darrell W. Lang, 71, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, March 5th, 2021. Darrell was born in Wichita, Kansas at the Salvation Army Hospital on January 31, 1950. He was retired, Darrell's favorite thing was holiday gatherings, and he loved to volunteer at Lakewood Discovery Center, delivering meals on wheels, the river festival, was a dedicated bell ringer for...
Stanley Marvin "Stan" Humphrey
Mar 4, 2021
Stanley Marvin "Stan" Humphrey, 70, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, March 4th, 2021. Stan was born in Manhattan, Kansas on December 27, 1950, a son of the late Virginia (Reece) Clark and Paul Humphrey. He served in the United States Marine Corp. Survivors include his wife, Loretta Humphrey; daughter, Kate Humphrey, (Dominic Miller), of Wichita, Kansas; son, Nick...
Michael Eugene "Flash" Gordon
Feb 24, 2021
Michael Eugene "Flash" Gordon, 67, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, February 24th, 2021. Michael was born in Salina, Kansas on October 13, 1953, a son of the late Wanda L. (Gordon) Howard and Karl E Gordon. He was a Manager at McDonalds for 46 years and was a musician in many bands including Shagnasty, Lix, and Coyote. Survivors...
Gerald 'Jerry' B. Taylor
Feb 24, 2021
Gerald Bernard Taylor was born June 29, 1928 in Abilene, Kansas, the son of Leroy ‘Dutch' G. Taylor and Avis R. (Rodgers). He left this earth February 24, 2021 at the age of 92. Jerry graduated from Abilene High School with the Class of 1946, and served in the Army National Guard Kansas Reserves from 1950-1953. He married Virginia...
James "Jim" Ray Bennett
Feb 23, 2021
James Ray Bennett, 70, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, February 23rd, at University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas. Jim was born in Salina, Kansas on October 27, 1950, a son of the late Lila Faye (Wann) and Richard M Bennett. He did many things over the years including home remodeling, was a driver for Salina Charter...
Steven L. Weis
Feb 11, 2021
Steven Lee Weis, 65, of Salina, passed away Thursday, February 11th, 2021. Steven was born in Abilene, Kansas on June 13, 1955, a son of Rosemary (Aitken) Weis-Conrad and the late Donald Eugene Weis. He retired from K-State Salina as a Security Guard. On May 3, 1986, Steven married Charlene Picking in Denver, Colorado. Survivors include his wife, Charlene...
Linda Lee Haney
Feb 10, 2021
Linda Lee Haney, 73, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, February 10th, after a lifelong battle with a rare genetic condition. Linda was born in Methuen, Massachusetts on November 3, 1947, a daughter of the late Doris G (Turgeon) and Francis L Vandiver. On December 30, 1967, Linda married David Haney in Norton, Kansas. Survivors include her husband, David Haney,...
Duane Morris Hernbloom
Feb 7, 2021
Duane Morris Hernbloom, 83, of Salina, passed away Sunday, February 7th, 2021. Duane was born in Chappell, Nebraska on June 6, 1937, a son of the late Helen (Bills) and Morris Hernbloom. He served two years in the United States Army and was a Postal Carrier for the United States Postal Service for 35 years, in Salina. Survivors include...
William "Bill" Allen Magdeburg
Feb 6, 2021
William "Bill" Allen Magdeburg, 83, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, February 6th, 2021. Bill was born in Hutchinson, Kansas on April 27, 1937, a son of the late Amy Leona (Mitchell) and Allen Gust Magdeburg. Bill served in the United States Army National Guard. He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Wilva Elaine (Leuszler)...
George O. Wagner
Feb 4, 2021
George Oliver Wagner, 87, of Brookville, Kansas, died Thursday, February 4th, 2021. George was born on January 31, 1934, on the family farm west of Brookville, to the late Clara Mildred (Warta) and George E. Wagner. He was a member of Brookville United Methodist Church. Had served on Carneiro township board and Bavaria COOP board. Born and died on...
James "Jim" H. Reed
Jan 29, 2021
James H. Reed, 76, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on Friday, January 29th, 2021, at home. Jim was born in Silsbee, Texas on October 5th, 1944, a son of the late Rosie Ellen (Sparks) and Levi H. Reed. He served in the United States Air Force and worked for UPS for 26 years. Survivors include his wife of 54...
Eva Maria Lankhorst
Jan 29, 2021
Eva Maria Lankhorst, 84, of Salina, passed away Friday, January 29th, 2021. Eva was born in Bandung, Indonesia (Formerly the Dutch East Indies), on September 9, 1936, a daughter of the late Christine Adele (Poth) and Henk Gortz. After World War II, her family moved to Holland, where she finished high school and then attended the Royal Academy of...
Arthur Louis Bradshaw
Jan 27, 2021
Arthur Louis Bradshaw Arthur Louis Bradshaw, 80, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, January 27th, 2021. Arthur was born in Salina, Kansas on October 11, 1940, a son of the late Laura (Renard) and J. Vernon Bradshaw. He worked for Beech Aircraft for 28 years and 3 months. Survivors include a sister, Virginia Morse, of Salina, Kansas; several nieces...
Aaron "Wes" Turnquist
Jan 27, 2021
Aaron Wesley "Wes" Turnquist Aaron Wesley "Wes" Turnquist, 81, of Assaria, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, January 27th, at 2021. Aaron was born in Moline, Illinois on May 17, 1939, to John and Nelly Turnquist. Survivors include his wife, Helen Turnquist; daughters, Tammy Camden, and DeeDee Motiff; son, Michael Turnquist, all of Wisconsin; three step sons, Troy Long, (Michelle) of...


