Obituaries for Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home & Crematory

Pamela Sue Potter

Apr 21, 2025

Pamela Sue Potter, who was born on May 3rd, 1968 in Phoenix, Arizona, ended her battle with cancer on April, 21st, 2025, at the age of 56. She passed peacefully in her home as she listened to one of her daughters softly play a collection of hymns.

Pamela is survived by her husband, Eric; her...

Doris "Lorene" Nikkel

Apr 14, 2025

Doris Lorene (Sawatzky) Nikkel, 92, died Monday, April 14, 2025. She was born January 3, 1933, to Abraham A. Sawatzky and Agnes Nettie Nachtigal, in Weatherford, Oklahoma.

The youngest of 10 children, Lorene grew up on the family farm four miles south and three-quarter miles west of Weatherford, Oklahoma. She attended the Missouri School #55,...

Kenneth "Kenny" Ray Crowder

Apr 14, 2025

Kenneth “Kenny” Ray Crowder, 60, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Monday, April 14th, 2025.

Kenny was born in Salina, Kansas on November 24, 1964, to Sharon Kay (Carter) Crowder and Melvin Ray Crowder, Jr.

In his free time, he loved to fish, go to car shows, and be with his family....

Jane Grosland

Apr 12, 2025

Jane Grosland, 81, of Lindsborg, Kansas, passed away Saturday, April 12th, 2025 with her family by her side.

Jane was born in Northwood, Iowa to Nora and R. Howe Pacey.

Jane proudly served as a Registered Nurse in the United States Air Force. She continued her career as an RN at...

Margarita Moreno Castro

Apr 9, 2025

Margarita Moreno Castro, 85, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, April 9th, 2025 surrounded by her family.

Margarita was born in Llera, Tamaulipas, Mexico on July 20, 1939 to Maria Castro.

Survivors include her sons and daughters, Ismael Martinez (Norma) of Monterrey, Mexico; Hector Martinez (Rocio) of Salina, Kansas; Sandra Martinez...

Norbert "Norb" Fabian Freidhof

Apr 2, 2025

Norbert Fabian “Norb” Freidhof, 77, of Assaria, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025.

Norb was born in Elma, Iowa on July 19, 1947, to Bernice (Nibaur) and Fabian Freidhof.

He proudly served in the United States Army as an SFC.

On November 23, 1968, Norb married...

Mary Jane Wilson

Mar 30, 2025

Mary Jane Wilson, 86, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2025.

Mary was born in Salina, Kansas, on September 13, 1938, to Mary (Himmelwright) and Walter Johnson.

On August 26, 1956, Mary married Samuel Henry Wilson. They were married for many happy years before his passing in 1994.

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Theora Jean Hoover

Mar 29, 2025

Theora Jean Hoover was born March 18th, 1943 in Salina, Kansas to Ted and Mary (Brennaman) Heck. She passed over into Heaven on March 29th, 2025 in Salina, Kansas at the age of 82.

Theora attended school in Salina and Culver, Kansas, graduating from Salina Central in 1961.

Theora met Gerald...

Ileta Jane Ward

Mar 26, 2025

lleta Jane Ward, 73, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025.

lleta was born in Abilene, Kansas on June 23, 1951, a daughter of Willametta Sheets and Edward Hoffman.

Ileta graduated from Chapman High School and later attended Salina Beauty Academy, where she received her cosmetology degree. She worked...

Betty Jean Bowden

Mar 25, 2025

Betty Jean Bowden, 96, of Gypsum, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2025.

Betty was born in Gypsum, Kansas on January 10, 1929, a daughter of Florene (King) and Howard Schultz.

On April 14, 1951, Betty married John "Bud" Bowden in Wichita, Kansas.

Survivors include her two...

Michael David Ward

Mar 23, 2025

Michael David Ward, 70, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, March 23rd, 2025.

Michael was born in Fort Mead, Maryland on May 20, 1954, to Margaret Hughes Ward and Frank Ward.

Michael proudly served in the United States Army as well as the National Guard.

He and...

Harry Ivan Jordan

Mar 19, 2025

Harry Ivan Jordan, 89, of Gypsum, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, March 19th, 2025.

Harry was born in Fairview, Kansas on December 10, 1935, to Dolly Elizabeth Cunningham and Raymond Royce Jordan.

Harry and his wife, Diane, were married on April 24, 1965. They spent many happy years together before her passing...

Lawrence Hamilton Fairbanks

Mar 18, 2025

Lawrence Hamilton Fairbanks, 87, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, March 18th, 2025.

Lawrence was born in Saint Albans, Vermont on April 8, 1937, to Marjorie Gould Fairbanks and Donald Fairbanks.

After he graduated from Merrimack High School in New Hampshire, he joined the Air Force where he served for four...

Barbara J. Knight

Mar 18, 2025

After a long health battle with cancer, Barbara J. Knight transitioned to her final resting place on March 18, 2025, at Salina Presbyterian Manor in Salina, Kansas.

Mrs. Knight was born August 27, 1933, in Ellsworth, Kansas, the daughter of Arthur Henry and Ruth Viola (Keesee) Jordan.

As a graduate of...

Sheldon Dudley Nelson

Mar 16, 2025

Sheldon Dudley Nelson, 83, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, March 16th, 2025.

A Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 PM, Friday, March 21st at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home in Salina, Kansas.

Josephine "Jo" Deloria Ross

Mar 2, 2025

Josephine Deloria Ross, 84, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, March 2nd, 2025.

Jo was born in Sedalia, Missouri on August 10, 1940, a daughter of Nola Irene (Crouch) and Joseph Oscar Smith.

Survivors include her two daughters, Jacqueline Pinnix, of Woodbridge, Virginia, Adrienne Ross, of Dumfries, Virginia; two sons, Charles...

Anna Irene Hindman

Feb 28, 2025

Anna was born on May 28th, 1987 in Wichita, Kansas. She was adopted the same day by Ruth and Leslie Hindman. Anna attended schools in Salina, Kansas. She was a happy child and liked to play with the children in Ruth's Home Day Care. She was a good student and loved to read. She also liked to sing and...

Robert "Bobby" Jack Sprecker

Feb 26, 2025

Robert Jack “Bobby” Sprecker, 70, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, February 26th, 2025.

Robert was born in Salina, Kansas on November 5, 1954, to Mary Elizabeth Schroeder and Robert Sprecker.

Robert always followed his own path and discovered the things he enjoyed by doing so.

Survivors...

Gary Lee Hinkley

Feb 25, 2025

Gary Lee Hinkley, 73, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, February 25th, 2025.

Gary was born in Wichita, Kansas on August 29, 1951, to Dorothy and Floyd Hinkley.

Gary worked a variety of jobs, always keeping service to people at the forefront. He loved his family, and most importantly Jesus.

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Donald Scott Lendecker

Feb 24, 2025

Donald Scott Lendecker, 38, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Monday, February 24th, 2025.

Donald was born in Salina, Kansas on October 17, 1986, to Sandra and James Lendecker.

In his free time, he loved to play pool, fish, and help his mother with the gardening. He was also an avid RC...