Obituaries for Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home & Crematory

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...

Donald "Don" Mutschler

Feb 19, 2025

Donald Mutschler, 74, of Minneapolis, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, February 19th, 2025 with family by his side.

Don was born in Burlington, Kansas on February 5, 1951, a son of Leona Hattie (Anschutz) and Richard Herbert Mutschler.

He achieved Eagle Scout Honors and the skills he learned in scouting, remained his...

Patricia Ann "Patti" Persell

Feb 16, 2025

Patricia Ann (Patti) Persell, 87, of Salina Kansas, formerly of Topeka Kansas passed away from pneumonia surrounded by her family on Sunday, February 16th, 2025. Patti was born on May 15th, 1937 to Ethel Nora Conn and Raymond (Pat) Conn in Kansas City, Missouri.

Patti and her husband Pastor Arlie Persell were married on May...

Michael "Wally" Roy Gray

Feb 11, 2025

Michael “Wally” Roy Gray, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, February 11th, 2025, peacefully in the presence of his family

Mike was born in North Platte, Nebraska on September 11, 1959, to Bob and Lois Gray (Camenga).

Mike (Wally) grew up in Imperial, Nebraska and graduated from Chase County High School....

Tammy Jo Main

Feb 11, 2025

Tammy Jo Main, 57, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, February 11th, 2025.

Tammy was born in Salina, Kansas on August 23, 1967, to Barbara Green Main and Larry Main.

Tammy worked at Central High School as the head cook for most of her life. She took pride in taking care...

Terry Lynn Rivers

Feb 8, 2025

Terry Lynn Rivers, 58, of Junction City, Kansas, passed away Saturday, February 8th, 2025.

Terry was born in Dumas, Arkansas on July 1, 1966, to Dorothy Jean Marks and Raymond Augusta Nichols, Sr.

Her family described her in three words, charismatic, loving, and creative.

Terry loved her...

Mary Della Basel

Feb 5, 2025

Mary Della Basel, 68, of Abilene, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, February 5th, 2025.

Mary was born in Torrance, California on June 21st, 1956, to Jacqueline Yvonne Bowen and Herbert Leon Todd.

Mary and her husband, Gary Basel, were married March 6th, 2009.

In her free time, she...

Mark Allen Kohman

Jan 31, 2025

Mark Allen Kohman, 47, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, January 31st, 2025.

Mark was born in Salina, Kansas on March 18, 1977, to Joleen (Farless) and John Kohman.

Mark graduated from Salina South High School in 1995, where he was active in drama. He enjoyed all the behind the scene...

Phyllis Marie Turner

Jan 29, 2025

Phyllis Marie Turner, 91, passed away Wednesday, January 29th, in Abilene surrounded by her family after fighting a long battle against Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease.

Phyllis was born March 30, 1933, in Niles, Kansas, to Mary (Nunn) and Carl (Tootie) Toothman.

Phyllis met Lloyd (Turner) while attending Solomon High. After Lloyd’s...

James "Jim" Dean Markle

Jan 28, 2025

James "Jim" Dean Markle, 65, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025 after a long battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Jim was born in Perryton, Texas on April 19, 1959, to Ernest and DeAnna (Johnson) Markle.

Jim graduated from Salina Central in 1977, he...

James "Jim" Lytle

Jan 25, 2025

James “Jim” Lytle, 90, of Salina, owner of Lytle Electric, Inc., passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, January 25th, 2025.

Jim was born in Saxton, Pennsylvania on September 9, 1934, the youngest of five children and only son of Elsie (Dick) and Ernest Lytle.

Jim served in the United...