Obituaries
Obituaries for Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home & Crematory
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
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...
Joseph (Yusuf Baseel Abdullah) Robles
Aug 23, 2015
Joseph Paul (Yusuf Baseel Abdullah) Robles, 26, of Salina, KS, passed away Sunday, August 23rd. Joseph was born in Salina, Kansas on March 1, 1989, a son of Julie (Anderson) Robles and Alberto Robles. Survivors include his parents; brother, Anthony Michael Robles and wife, Arely A. Delarosa Robles of Salina; nieces and nephews, Kadin, Paul, Lillyan, and Michael Robles...
Kendall Kirk Brown
Aug 20, 2015
Salina, Kansas Kendall Kirk “Brownie” Brown Kendall “Brownie” Brown passed away August 20th at his home surrounded by family. He was born on October 14, 1962 to Evelyne (Lambrecht) and the late Alvin Burkhardt in Norfolk, Nebraska. He was the husband of Carol Brown. Survivors include his wife; daughter, Shianta Ludden of Salina; sisters, Khrysty Burkhardt-Deister and husband, Shane...
Thomas Dean Divilbiss
Aug 13, 2015
Salina, Kansas Thomas Dean Divilbiss Thomas Dean Divilbiss, 76, of Bennington, Kansas, passed away Thursday, August 13th. Thomas was born in Kansas City, Kansas on January 19, 1939, to the late Eula (Campbell) and William Thomas Divilbiss. He served in the Army National Guard. Thomas worked as a boiler maker and welder. Survivors include his daughters, Janine, wife of...
Carl A. Burkholder
Aug 11, 2015
Culver, Kansas Carl Allen Burkholder Carl Allen Burkholder, 64, of Culver, passed away Tuesday, August 11th, while in the company of family members, at his residence. Carl was born in Salina on June 11, 1951, a son of the late Ella (Price) Burkholder and Arthur Burkholder. He worked as a Truck and refrigerator mechanic for Klepper's Gas Station as...
Daniel Ernest "Dan" Fisk
Aug 7, 2015
Daniel Ernest (Dan) Fisk, 38, of Salina, passed away Friday, August 7th. Daniel was born in Long Beach, California on August 30, 1976, a son of Linda Jane (Curry) Fisk and the late John Robert Fisk. Survivors include, his mother; three daughters, Paige, Kylee and Emily Fisk all of Salina; sister, Jennifer Fisk of Salina; grandmother, June Curry of...
Roxanne Marie Mitchell
Aug 6, 2015
Roxanne Marie Mitchell Roxanne Marie Mitchell, 42, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, August 6th. Roxanne was born in Torrance, California on February 6, 1973, a daughter of Cindy Delgado, of Salina, Kansas and Jeff Kelton, of Hawaii. Survivors include husband, Ron Mitchell; daughter, Amanda Mitchell, of Salina, Kansas; son,Michael Kidd; parents, Jeff Kelton of Hawaii and Cindy Delgado...
Thayer Paul Ulmen
Aug 6, 2015
Thayer Paul Ulmen, 57, of Salina, passed away Thursday, August 6th, at his residence. Thayer was born in St. Johnsberry, VT on September 9, 1957, to Cyril Ulmen and the late Barbara (Smith) Ulmen. Thayer served in the United States Marine Corps. He worked in the warehouse at Advanced Auto Parts. He was also a big fan of Boston...
Beverly Ann Hicks
Aug 4, 2015
Beverly Ann Hicks, 81, of Salina passed away, Tuesday, August 4th at Salina Regional Health Center. She was born in Brownell, Kansas on June 6, 1934 to the late John and Emma Anderson. Bev was a 1952 graduate of Washington High School. She married her first husband Donald Ross Lane in 1952, and he died serving overseas. She married...
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...
Joseph (Yusuf Baseel Abdullah) Robles
Aug 23, 2015
Joseph Paul (Yusuf Baseel Abdullah) Robles, 26, of Salina, KS, passed away Sunday, August 23rd. Joseph was born in Salina, Kansas on March 1, 1989, a son of Julie (Anderson) Robles and Alberto Robles. Survivors include his parents; brother, Anthony Michael Robles and wife, Arely A. Delarosa Robles of Salina; nieces and nephews, Kadin, Paul, Lillyan, and Michael Robles...
Kendall Kirk Brown
Aug 20, 2015
Salina, Kansas Kendall Kirk “Brownie” Brown Kendall “Brownie” Brown passed away August 20th at his home surrounded by family. He was born on October 14, 1962 to Evelyne (Lambrecht) and the late Alvin Burkhardt in Norfolk, Nebraska. He was the husband of Carol Brown. Survivors include his wife; daughter, Shianta Ludden of Salina; sisters, Khrysty Burkhardt-Deister and husband, Shane...
Thomas Dean Divilbiss
Aug 13, 2015
Salina, Kansas Thomas Dean Divilbiss Thomas Dean Divilbiss, 76, of Bennington, Kansas, passed away Thursday, August 13th. Thomas was born in Kansas City, Kansas on January 19, 1939, to the late Eula (Campbell) and William Thomas Divilbiss. He served in the Army National Guard. Thomas worked as a boiler maker and welder. Survivors include his daughters, Janine, wife of...
Carl A. Burkholder
Aug 11, 2015
Culver, Kansas Carl Allen Burkholder Carl Allen Burkholder, 64, of Culver, passed away Tuesday, August 11th, while in the company of family members, at his residence. Carl was born in Salina on June 11, 1951, a son of the late Ella (Price) Burkholder and Arthur Burkholder. He worked as a Truck and refrigerator mechanic for Klepper's Gas Station as...
Daniel Ernest "Dan" Fisk
Aug 7, 2015
Daniel Ernest (Dan) Fisk, 38, of Salina, passed away Friday, August 7th. Daniel was born in Long Beach, California on August 30, 1976, a son of Linda Jane (Curry) Fisk and the late John Robert Fisk. Survivors include, his mother; three daughters, Paige, Kylee and Emily Fisk all of Salina; sister, Jennifer Fisk of Salina; grandmother, June Curry of...
Roxanne Marie Mitchell
Aug 6, 2015
Roxanne Marie Mitchell Roxanne Marie Mitchell, 42, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, August 6th. Roxanne was born in Torrance, California on February 6, 1973, a daughter of Cindy Delgado, of Salina, Kansas and Jeff Kelton, of Hawaii. Survivors include husband, Ron Mitchell; daughter, Amanda Mitchell, of Salina, Kansas; son,Michael Kidd; parents, Jeff Kelton of Hawaii and Cindy Delgado...
Thayer Paul Ulmen
Aug 6, 2015
Thayer Paul Ulmen, 57, of Salina, passed away Thursday, August 6th, at his residence. Thayer was born in St. Johnsberry, VT on September 9, 1957, to Cyril Ulmen and the late Barbara (Smith) Ulmen. Thayer served in the United States Marine Corps. He worked in the warehouse at Advanced Auto Parts. He was also a big fan of Boston...
Beverly Ann Hicks
Aug 4, 2015
Beverly Ann Hicks, 81, of Salina passed away, Tuesday, August 4th at Salina Regional Health Center. She was born in Brownell, Kansas on June 6, 1934 to the late John and Emma Anderson. Bev was a 1952 graduate of Washington High School. She married her first husband Donald Ross Lane in 1952, and he died serving overseas. She married...


