Obituaries
Obituaries for Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home & Crematory
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Charles Joe "C.J." Eanes Sr.
Oct 31, 2015
Charles Joe 'C.J.' Eanes, Sr., 78, of Salina, passed away Saturday, October 31st, 2015 at the home of his daughter in Lawrence, Kansas. Charles was born in Mounds, Illinois on June 23, 1937, son of the late Callie (Curd) and Eli Eanes. He served for twenty years in the United States Air Force. After his retirement he worked for...
Ruth E. Viets
Oct 29, 2015
Salina, Kansas Ruth E. Viets Ruth E. Viets, 102, of Salina passed away Thursday, October 29th, at Salina Presbyterian Manor. Ruth was born in Jefferson City, Missouri on July 23, 1913, to Bertha (Beck) and Richard A. Pohlmann. She worked as a Logistical Clerk and was the widow of Victor E. Viets. Survivors include a daughter, Pat Dutrack, of...
Ralph Eugene Churchman
Oct 24, 2015
Ralph Eugene Churchman Ralph Eugene Churchman, 72, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, October 24th, 2015. Ralph was born in Decatur, Illinois on December 9, 1942, the son of the late Deloris E. (Dillow) and Ralph L. Churchman. He worked for Leon Dinkel for over 30 years and then started Excel Security Systems in 2000. He was a member...
Robert "Kent" Hirst
Oct 18, 2015
Robert Kent Hirst, 76, of Salina passed away Sunday, October 18th, 2015. Robert was born on March 8, 1939, a son of the late Ramona (Salkeld) and Alfred Hirst. At the family's request there will be no visitation. A Graveside Service will be held at Lincoln City Cemetery, in Lincoln, Kansas, at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, October 28th.
Kenneth Dean Germann
Oct 17, 2015
Kenneth Dean Germann, 82, of Council Grove, passed away Saturday, October 17th, 2015. Kenneth was born in Alta Vista, Kansas on October 24, 1932, a son of the late Ethel (Ross) and Albert R. Germann. Ken graduated from Alta Vista High School in 1951. Survivors include his brother, Don Germann of Leawood, Kansas, sister, Alberta Heideman of Alma, Kansas;...
Signe Overstreet
Oct 4, 2015
Signe Overstreet, 94, of Nampa, Idaho, passed away Sunday, October 4th, at her residence. Signe was born in Bergen, Norway on July 29, 1921, a daughter of the late Signe (Hendrikson) and Georg Stensvaag. She attended First Southern Baptist Church in Salina while living here. Survivors include two sons; James Overstreet and wife, Karen of Nampa, ID and George...
Kathryn Elaine Hunter
Oct 2, 2015
Kathryn Elaine Hunter of Assaria, Kansas passed away on October 2, 2015 at the age of 70.Elaine, as she was known, was the daughter of Avon and Henrietta Selleck.She had four sisters, Maxine, Lois Marie, Lavonn, and Shirley.Elaine grew up in a small farmhouse with her family in Assaria and maintained close ties to the town and its people...
Barbara H. Strowig-Burns
Sep 28, 2015
Barbara H. Strowig-Burns, 89, 145 Millview, passed away Monday, September 28th, 2015 at Salina Regional Hospital. Mrs. Strowig-Burns was born April 17, 1926 in Salina, Kansas, daughter of the late Lydia (Yost) and Leland M. Srack. Barbara was a clerk typist in World War II. She attended Colorado Women’s College in 1946 and received an Associate in Arts. She...
Robert Alan Vering
Sep 27, 2015
Robert Alan Vering, 60, of Salina, KS, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 27th, surrounded by his loving family. Robert (Bob) was born in Marysville, Kansas on May 31, 1955, son of the late Bernadine (Kieffer) Vering and John Vering, II. He graduated in 1973 from Marysville KS. He then went to work for the Union...
Robert Lee Koch
Sep 24, 2015
Robert Lee Koch, 80, of Salina, passed away Thursday, September 24th, at his residence. Robert was born in Lebanon, Kansas on October 7, 1934, to the late Frances Mary (Hyde) and Bernard Adolph Koch. He retired from Montgomery Ward and Airgas. Robert was also an active member and Elder at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). He enjoyed volunteering...
Lorraine "Sis" Hale
Sep 22, 2015
Lorraine 'Sis' Hale Lorraine “Sis” Hale, 94, of Abilene, Kansas passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at Abilene Memorial Hospital in Abilene. She was born in Council Grove, Kansas September 9, 1921, the daughter of Jacob and Ida (Miller) Longhofer. She was a seamstress most of her life. On September 1, 1962, she was united in marriage to Archie...
Gail Homer Hall
Sep 21, 2015
Gail Homer Hall was born on April 16, 1939 and passed away, at his home, on September 21, 2015. He was the fourth of five children born to Vestal and Mamie Hall in Luray, Kansas. Gail served his country as a member of the USAF and was awarded several awards and honors. After his time in the service, he...
Bruce Wayne Arnold
Sep 19, 2015
Bruce Wayne Arnold, 62 of Salina, passed away Saturday, September 19 at Salina Regional Health Center. Bruce was born in Wichita, Kansas on January 27, 1953, to the late Shirley Gene (Arnold) Long. Bruce was the husband of Claudia R. (Helm) Arnold. He also worked as an over the road truck driver for many years. Survivors include his sons,...
Vivica Rain Kay Andrews-Roberson
Sep 17, 2015
Vivica Rain Kay Andrews-Roberson, of Salina was born and passed away Thursday, September 17th, at Salina Regional Health Center. She was the infant daughter of Ruben Roberson and Janet Lynn Andrews. She is survived by her parents; sister, Natasha Allen, of Salina; and brothers, Jordan-Michael Allen, of Salina, and Zyair Andrews, of Salina. She is preceded in death by...
Benjamin J. "Ben" Frick
Sep 11, 2015
Benjamin J. 'Ben' Frick Benjamin Jacob 'Ben' Frick, 79, of Salina, passed away Friday, September 11th, at SRHC, surrounded by his beloved family. Ben was born in Salina, Kansas on August 10, 1936, a son of the late Marie (Nelson) and Lester Frick. He graduated from Salina High in 1954. He was a member of University United Methodist Church...
Mary A. Samuel
Sep 8, 2015
Salina, Kansas Mary Ann Samuel Mary Ann Samuel, 45, of Salina, passed away Tuesday, September 8th, peacefully, at Kenwood View Rehab & Health Care, Kansas. Mary was born in Newark, New Jersey on November 29, 1969, to the late Willamae (Pierce) and Benjamin Samuel. Survivors include son, Joseph Samuel, of Salina; brothers, Benjamin Samuel of Salina, Donald Samuel, of...
Charles Robert Wood
Sep 1, 2015
Charles Robert Wood, 86, of Salina, passed away Tuesday, September 1st. Charles was born in Solomon, Kansas on February 2, 1929, to the late Amanda Experience (Rice) and Harvey A. Wood, Sr. He worked as a farmer and stockman in the Abilene area. What he missed most about retirement, were the cattle. He was the husband of Betty J....
Gwendolia Mildred Nelson
Aug 30, 2015
Gwendolia Mildred Nelson, 72, of Salina, passed away Sunday, August 30th, at Kenwood View Rehab & Health Care. Gwendolia was born in Denver, Colorado on November 5, 1942, to the late Lorena (Duran) Harris and Dennis C. Jones. Gwendolia was a member of the Kingdom Hall - Jehovah's Witness Church. She worked as an assembly worker at Tony's Pizza....
Diane Marie Berry
Aug 30, 2015
Diane Marie Berry Diane Marie Berry, 65, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, August 30th, while in the company of family members, at Salina Regional Health Center, Kansas. Diane was born in Hays, Kansas on September 30, 1949, a daughter of the late LaVerne Anne (Leiker) and Roy E. Willey. She was the wife of Bill Berry. Survivors include...
James "J. R." Sullivan
Aug 27, 2015
James 'J. R.' Sullivan was born May 27, 1930, to Ralph and Naomi (Evans) Sullivan. He passed away August 27, 2015. He continues his journey to meet loved ones who have gone before him. His mother and father, brothers, Leo and Mike, his son Rock, and his granddaughter Rachelle. Jim grew up in Niles and raised his six children...
Charles Joe "C.J." Eanes Sr.
Oct 31, 2015
Charles Joe 'C.J.' Eanes, Sr., 78, of Salina, passed away Saturday, October 31st, 2015 at the home of his daughter in Lawrence, Kansas. Charles was born in Mounds, Illinois on June 23, 1937, son of the late Callie (Curd) and Eli Eanes. He served for twenty years in the United States Air Force. After his retirement he worked for...
Ruth E. Viets
Oct 29, 2015
Salina, Kansas Ruth E. Viets Ruth E. Viets, 102, of Salina passed away Thursday, October 29th, at Salina Presbyterian Manor. Ruth was born in Jefferson City, Missouri on July 23, 1913, to Bertha (Beck) and Richard A. Pohlmann. She worked as a Logistical Clerk and was the widow of Victor E. Viets. Survivors include a daughter, Pat Dutrack, of...
Ralph Eugene Churchman
Oct 24, 2015
Ralph Eugene Churchman Ralph Eugene Churchman, 72, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, October 24th, 2015. Ralph was born in Decatur, Illinois on December 9, 1942, the son of the late Deloris E. (Dillow) and Ralph L. Churchman. He worked for Leon Dinkel for over 30 years and then started Excel Security Systems in 2000. He was a member...
Robert "Kent" Hirst
Oct 18, 2015
Robert Kent Hirst, 76, of Salina passed away Sunday, October 18th, 2015. Robert was born on March 8, 1939, a son of the late Ramona (Salkeld) and Alfred Hirst. At the family's request there will be no visitation. A Graveside Service will be held at Lincoln City Cemetery, in Lincoln, Kansas, at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, October 28th.
Kenneth Dean Germann
Oct 17, 2015
Kenneth Dean Germann, 82, of Council Grove, passed away Saturday, October 17th, 2015. Kenneth was born in Alta Vista, Kansas on October 24, 1932, a son of the late Ethel (Ross) and Albert R. Germann. Ken graduated from Alta Vista High School in 1951. Survivors include his brother, Don Germann of Leawood, Kansas, sister, Alberta Heideman of Alma, Kansas;...
Signe Overstreet
Oct 4, 2015
Signe Overstreet, 94, of Nampa, Idaho, passed away Sunday, October 4th, at her residence. Signe was born in Bergen, Norway on July 29, 1921, a daughter of the late Signe (Hendrikson) and Georg Stensvaag. She attended First Southern Baptist Church in Salina while living here. Survivors include two sons; James Overstreet and wife, Karen of Nampa, ID and George...
Kathryn Elaine Hunter
Oct 2, 2015
Kathryn Elaine Hunter of Assaria, Kansas passed away on October 2, 2015 at the age of 70.Elaine, as she was known, was the daughter of Avon and Henrietta Selleck.She had four sisters, Maxine, Lois Marie, Lavonn, and Shirley.Elaine grew up in a small farmhouse with her family in Assaria and maintained close ties to the town and its people...
Barbara H. Strowig-Burns
Sep 28, 2015
Barbara H. Strowig-Burns, 89, 145 Millview, passed away Monday, September 28th, 2015 at Salina Regional Hospital. Mrs. Strowig-Burns was born April 17, 1926 in Salina, Kansas, daughter of the late Lydia (Yost) and Leland M. Srack. Barbara was a clerk typist in World War II. She attended Colorado Women’s College in 1946 and received an Associate in Arts. She...
Robert Alan Vering
Sep 27, 2015
Robert Alan Vering, 60, of Salina, KS, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 27th, surrounded by his loving family. Robert (Bob) was born in Marysville, Kansas on May 31, 1955, son of the late Bernadine (Kieffer) Vering and John Vering, II. He graduated in 1973 from Marysville KS. He then went to work for the Union...
Robert Lee Koch
Sep 24, 2015
Robert Lee Koch, 80, of Salina, passed away Thursday, September 24th, at his residence. Robert was born in Lebanon, Kansas on October 7, 1934, to the late Frances Mary (Hyde) and Bernard Adolph Koch. He retired from Montgomery Ward and Airgas. Robert was also an active member and Elder at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). He enjoyed volunteering...
Lorraine "Sis" Hale
Sep 22, 2015
Lorraine 'Sis' Hale Lorraine “Sis” Hale, 94, of Abilene, Kansas passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at Abilene Memorial Hospital in Abilene. She was born in Council Grove, Kansas September 9, 1921, the daughter of Jacob and Ida (Miller) Longhofer. She was a seamstress most of her life. On September 1, 1962, she was united in marriage to Archie...
Gail Homer Hall
Sep 21, 2015
Gail Homer Hall was born on April 16, 1939 and passed away, at his home, on September 21, 2015. He was the fourth of five children born to Vestal and Mamie Hall in Luray, Kansas. Gail served his country as a member of the USAF and was awarded several awards and honors. After his time in the service, he...
Bruce Wayne Arnold
Sep 19, 2015
Bruce Wayne Arnold, 62 of Salina, passed away Saturday, September 19 at Salina Regional Health Center. Bruce was born in Wichita, Kansas on January 27, 1953, to the late Shirley Gene (Arnold) Long. Bruce was the husband of Claudia R. (Helm) Arnold. He also worked as an over the road truck driver for many years. Survivors include his sons,...
Vivica Rain Kay Andrews-Roberson
Sep 17, 2015
Vivica Rain Kay Andrews-Roberson, of Salina was born and passed away Thursday, September 17th, at Salina Regional Health Center. She was the infant daughter of Ruben Roberson and Janet Lynn Andrews. She is survived by her parents; sister, Natasha Allen, of Salina; and brothers, Jordan-Michael Allen, of Salina, and Zyair Andrews, of Salina. She is preceded in death by...
Benjamin J. "Ben" Frick
Sep 11, 2015
Benjamin J. 'Ben' Frick Benjamin Jacob 'Ben' Frick, 79, of Salina, passed away Friday, September 11th, at SRHC, surrounded by his beloved family. Ben was born in Salina, Kansas on August 10, 1936, a son of the late Marie (Nelson) and Lester Frick. He graduated from Salina High in 1954. He was a member of University United Methodist Church...
Mary A. Samuel
Sep 8, 2015
Salina, Kansas Mary Ann Samuel Mary Ann Samuel, 45, of Salina, passed away Tuesday, September 8th, peacefully, at Kenwood View Rehab & Health Care, Kansas. Mary was born in Newark, New Jersey on November 29, 1969, to the late Willamae (Pierce) and Benjamin Samuel. Survivors include son, Joseph Samuel, of Salina; brothers, Benjamin Samuel of Salina, Donald Samuel, of...
Charles Robert Wood
Sep 1, 2015
Charles Robert Wood, 86, of Salina, passed away Tuesday, September 1st. Charles was born in Solomon, Kansas on February 2, 1929, to the late Amanda Experience (Rice) and Harvey A. Wood, Sr. He worked as a farmer and stockman in the Abilene area. What he missed most about retirement, were the cattle. He was the husband of Betty J....
Gwendolia Mildred Nelson
Aug 30, 2015
Gwendolia Mildred Nelson, 72, of Salina, passed away Sunday, August 30th, at Kenwood View Rehab & Health Care. Gwendolia was born in Denver, Colorado on November 5, 1942, to the late Lorena (Duran) Harris and Dennis C. Jones. Gwendolia was a member of the Kingdom Hall - Jehovah's Witness Church. She worked as an assembly worker at Tony's Pizza....
Diane Marie Berry
Aug 30, 2015
Diane Marie Berry Diane Marie Berry, 65, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, August 30th, while in the company of family members, at Salina Regional Health Center, Kansas. Diane was born in Hays, Kansas on September 30, 1949, a daughter of the late LaVerne Anne (Leiker) and Roy E. Willey. She was the wife of Bill Berry. Survivors include...
James "J. R." Sullivan
Aug 27, 2015
James 'J. R.' Sullivan was born May 27, 1930, to Ralph and Naomi (Evans) Sullivan. He passed away August 27, 2015. He continues his journey to meet loved ones who have gone before him. His mother and father, brothers, Leo and Mike, his son Rock, and his granddaughter Rachelle. Jim grew up in Niles and raised his six children...