Obituaries
Obituaries for Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home & Crematory
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Daisy M. Richolson
Jul 18, 2014
Salina, KS Daisy Mildred Richolson Daisy Mildred Richolson, 89, of Salina, passed away Friday, July 18th, at Salina Regional Health Center. Daisy was born in Ransom, Kansas on October 23, 1924, to the late Lucy (McKenzie) and William VanWinkle. She was the widow of Philip Richolson. Survivors include her son, Jerry Richolson, of Salina; daughter, Karla, (Rob) Langley, of...
Stephen E. "Steve" Miller
Jul 14, 2014
Stephen Earl Miller, 73, of Salina, Kansas passed away Monday, July 14th, at Salina Presbyterian Manor. Stephen was born in Herington, Kansas on June 27, 1941, to the late Helen (Nely) and Harold W. Miller. Steve worked as a Banker at Bank IV in Emporia, Kansas, he started as a banker at First Bank of Kansas. He also worked...
James "Jimmy" Robert Silhan
Jul 2, 2014
James 'Jimmy' Robert Silhan, 56, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, July 2nd, 2017. James was born in Pilsen, Kansas on February 13, 1961, a son of Juanita (Dowe) Silhan and the late Robert Silhan. Survivors include his mother, Juanita Silhan of Gossell, Kansas; wife, Cynthia Silhan of Grand Prairie, Texas; brothers, Mark Silhan, of Longford, Kansas, and David...
Harold Dee Atteberry
Jun 24, 2014
Harold Dee Atteberry Harold Dee Atteberry, 88, of Salina, passed away Tuesday, June 24th, at Windsor Estates Nursing Home. Harold was born in Salina, on February 18, 1926, to the late Foi Vaile (Lichtenberger) and Dee L Atteberry. Harold worked as a salesman at Sears. He also worked for the U.S. Post Office as seasonal help, especially around Christmas....
Eddie Weis
Jun 17, 2014
Edgar L. 'Eddie' Weis Eddie L. Weis, 87, of Salina, passed away Tuesday, June 17th, in Salina. Eddie was born in Salina, on May 19, 1927, to the late Anna Louise (Jend) and Samuel Walter Weis. Eddie worked as a division manager at Sears in Salina for 38 years. He spent his retirement working at First Covenant Church and...
Larry Allen Watson
May 31, 2014
Larry Allen Watson Larry Allen Watson, 72, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2014. Larry was born in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa on September 18, 1941, son of the late Marian (Bonser) and Welday Watson. He was in the National Guard for 6 years. After serving his country, he worked at Erickson's Auto Body for 25 years, then...
Evelyn Freta Gilmer
May 29, 2014
Evelyn Freta Gilmer Evelyn Freta Gilmer, 88, of Salina, passed away Thursday, May 29th, at Sterling House . Evelyn was born in Commanche, Oklahoma on June 20, 1925, a daughter of the late Meta Fay (Smith) and Thomas Massey. Survivors include her son, Gregg Gilmer, and wife Linda, of Salina; grandchildren, Mark Davis, and Ryan Burke; as well as...
Natalie R. Evans
May 22, 2014
Natalie R. Evans Natalie R. Evans, 45, of New Cambria, passed away Thursday, May 22nd, at Salina Regional Health Center. Natalie was born in Council Grove, Kansas on October 19, 1968, to Joyce N. (Davis) Evans and the late Maurice D. Evans. She was a member of Allen Chapel AME Church in Salina. Survivors include her mother, son, Tony...
Ila Jeane Johnson
May 20, 2014
Salina, KS Ila Jeane Johnson Ila Jeane Johnson, 83, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, May 20th, at Crown Care Center Nursing Home. Ila was born in Blue Rapids, Kansas on August 20, 1930,to the late Otilla (Skalla) and Ralph Reed. Ila was worked in quality control for Phillips Lighting in Salina. Survivors include her children, Reed, Rick, and...
Dennis Neil Schmitt
May 12, 2014
Dennis Neil Schmitt Dennis Neil Schmitt, 53, of Salina, Kansas, died surrounded by people who loved him, Monday, May 12th, at Salina Regional Health Center. Dennis was born in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado on September 6, 1960, to Kathleen (Weed) and Alan Schmitt. On November 8, 2011, Dennis married Michelle Delicano in Salina. Survivors include, his parents; wife, Michelle Schmitt...
Carl Benfer
May 9, 2014
Carl Lois Benfer Carl Lois Benfer, 85, of Gypsum, Kansas, passed away Friday, May 9th, at his residence. Carl was born on September 2, 1928, son of the late Jenny Ward and Charles Benfer. Survivors include wife, Alice (Anderson) Benfer of the home; two sons, Jimmie Benfer and Richard Benfer, both of Gypsum, Kansas; He is preceded in death...
Barbara S. Wilson
May 2, 2014
Salina, KS Barbara Sue Wilson Barbara Sue Wilson, 68, of Salina, passed away Friday, May 2nd, at Salina Regional Health Center. Barbara was born in Abilene, Kansas on May 16, 1945, to the late Cleo (Davies) and Charles Wilson. Barbara was a homemaker. Survivors include her brother, Michael Wilson, of Billings, Montana; sisters, Lois Sleichter, of Abilene, Kansas, Cheryl...
Kyu Ok Kim
Apr 21, 2014
Kyu Ok Kim Kyu Ok Kim, 93, of Salina, Kanas, passed away Monday, April 21st, at Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center, Salina, Kansas. Kyu was born in Gaysung, Korea on July 17, 1920, daughter of the late In Sik Cha. She was a member of Korean Hope Baptist Church in Salina, Kansas. Survivors include three daughters, Connie Smith, of Biloxi,...
Carl Robert Burns
Apr 20, 2014
Carl Robert Burns Carl Robert Burns, 62, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, April 20th, at his residence. Carl was born in Imperial, Nebraska on October 22, 1951, son of the late Eva (Dixon) and John Burns. He owned Burns Trucking. On April 6, 1980, Carl married Sonja Miller in Las Vegas. Survivors include his wife, Sonja of the...
Jeffery A. "Jeff" Groom
Apr 19, 2014
Bennington, KS Jeffery Allen Groom Jeffery Allen Groom, 48, of Bennington, Kansas, passed away Saturday, April 19th, at his residence. Jeffery was born in Quinter, Kansas on March 21, 1966, to Trisha (Wilson) and Daryl Groom. Survivors include his parents, brother; Tim, husband of Amy Groom, of Wellington, Kansas; sister, Cathy Rush, and her partner A.J. Ward, of Hays,...
Shirley Ann Taylor
Apr 18, 2014
Shirley Ann Taylor Shirley Ann Taylor, 81, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, April 18th, at Lindsborg Community Hospital. Shirley was born in Kansas City, Missouri on July 14, 1932, daughter of the late Chalace Ulala (Rand) and Francis Oakley Baker. She worked as an assistant at SERSCEP. She is also survived by 2 daughters and 1 son; numerous...
Betty Eileen Stockamp
Apr 13, 2014
Betty Eileen (Wilson) Stockamp Betty E. Stockamp, 90, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, April 13th, at Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center, Kansas. Betty was born on March 5, 1924, in Sterling, Colorado. She was the daughter of Roscoe Wilson and Goldie (Hamilton) Wilson. The Union Pacific moved the family numerous times before finally coming to Salina. Betty graduated in...
Bertha Sellens
Apr 8, 2014
Bertha E. Sellens Salina, Kansas Bertha E. Sellens Bertha E. Sellens, 91, of Salina, passed away Tuesday, April 8th, at Salina Regional Health Center. Bertha was born in Brighton, Colorado on February 24, 1923, to the late Carl J. and Emily Ehrlich. She worked as a District Court Clerk and was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church Great...
James Bruce Smith
Apr 8, 2014
James Bruce Smith, 82, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, April 8th, at Salina Regional Health Center. James was born in Augusta, Kansas on October 28, 1931, son of the late Helen (Fields) and Daniel L Smith. Survivors include brother, Dan A., husband of Ursula Smith, of Aptos, California; sisters, Carole Anderson, and husband Virgil of Salina, Kansas, Darlene...
Donnie Larson
Apr 6, 2014
Donald 'Donnie' Eugene Larson Donald Eugene Larson, 62, of Solomon, Kansas, passed away Sunday, April 6th, at Salina Regional Health Center. Donald was born in Concordia, Kansas on November 15, 1951, a son of the late Maxine (Laflin) and Albert Larson. On March 27, 1976, Donnie married Twila J. (Keenan) in Abilene, Kansas. Donnie owned and operated D&E Concrete...
Daisy M. Richolson
Jul 18, 2014
Salina, KS Daisy Mildred Richolson Daisy Mildred Richolson, 89, of Salina, passed away Friday, July 18th, at Salina Regional Health Center. Daisy was born in Ransom, Kansas on October 23, 1924, to the late Lucy (McKenzie) and William VanWinkle. She was the widow of Philip Richolson. Survivors include her son, Jerry Richolson, of Salina; daughter, Karla, (Rob) Langley, of...
Stephen E. "Steve" Miller
Jul 14, 2014
Stephen Earl Miller, 73, of Salina, Kansas passed away Monday, July 14th, at Salina Presbyterian Manor. Stephen was born in Herington, Kansas on June 27, 1941, to the late Helen (Nely) and Harold W. Miller. Steve worked as a Banker at Bank IV in Emporia, Kansas, he started as a banker at First Bank of Kansas. He also worked...
James "Jimmy" Robert Silhan
Jul 2, 2014
James 'Jimmy' Robert Silhan, 56, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, July 2nd, 2017. James was born in Pilsen, Kansas on February 13, 1961, a son of Juanita (Dowe) Silhan and the late Robert Silhan. Survivors include his mother, Juanita Silhan of Gossell, Kansas; wife, Cynthia Silhan of Grand Prairie, Texas; brothers, Mark Silhan, of Longford, Kansas, and David...
Harold Dee Atteberry
Jun 24, 2014
Harold Dee Atteberry Harold Dee Atteberry, 88, of Salina, passed away Tuesday, June 24th, at Windsor Estates Nursing Home. Harold was born in Salina, on February 18, 1926, to the late Foi Vaile (Lichtenberger) and Dee L Atteberry. Harold worked as a salesman at Sears. He also worked for the U.S. Post Office as seasonal help, especially around Christmas....
Eddie Weis
Jun 17, 2014
Edgar L. 'Eddie' Weis Eddie L. Weis, 87, of Salina, passed away Tuesday, June 17th, in Salina. Eddie was born in Salina, on May 19, 1927, to the late Anna Louise (Jend) and Samuel Walter Weis. Eddie worked as a division manager at Sears in Salina for 38 years. He spent his retirement working at First Covenant Church and...
Larry Allen Watson
May 31, 2014
Larry Allen Watson Larry Allen Watson, 72, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2014. Larry was born in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa on September 18, 1941, son of the late Marian (Bonser) and Welday Watson. He was in the National Guard for 6 years. After serving his country, he worked at Erickson's Auto Body for 25 years, then...
Evelyn Freta Gilmer
May 29, 2014
Evelyn Freta Gilmer Evelyn Freta Gilmer, 88, of Salina, passed away Thursday, May 29th, at Sterling House . Evelyn was born in Commanche, Oklahoma on June 20, 1925, a daughter of the late Meta Fay (Smith) and Thomas Massey. Survivors include her son, Gregg Gilmer, and wife Linda, of Salina; grandchildren, Mark Davis, and Ryan Burke; as well as...
Natalie R. Evans
May 22, 2014
Natalie R. Evans Natalie R. Evans, 45, of New Cambria, passed away Thursday, May 22nd, at Salina Regional Health Center. Natalie was born in Council Grove, Kansas on October 19, 1968, to Joyce N. (Davis) Evans and the late Maurice D. Evans. She was a member of Allen Chapel AME Church in Salina. Survivors include her mother, son, Tony...
Ila Jeane Johnson
May 20, 2014
Salina, KS Ila Jeane Johnson Ila Jeane Johnson, 83, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, May 20th, at Crown Care Center Nursing Home. Ila was born in Blue Rapids, Kansas on August 20, 1930,to the late Otilla (Skalla) and Ralph Reed. Ila was worked in quality control for Phillips Lighting in Salina. Survivors include her children, Reed, Rick, and...
Dennis Neil Schmitt
May 12, 2014
Dennis Neil Schmitt Dennis Neil Schmitt, 53, of Salina, Kansas, died surrounded by people who loved him, Monday, May 12th, at Salina Regional Health Center. Dennis was born in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado on September 6, 1960, to Kathleen (Weed) and Alan Schmitt. On November 8, 2011, Dennis married Michelle Delicano in Salina. Survivors include, his parents; wife, Michelle Schmitt...
Carl Benfer
May 9, 2014
Carl Lois Benfer Carl Lois Benfer, 85, of Gypsum, Kansas, passed away Friday, May 9th, at his residence. Carl was born on September 2, 1928, son of the late Jenny Ward and Charles Benfer. Survivors include wife, Alice (Anderson) Benfer of the home; two sons, Jimmie Benfer and Richard Benfer, both of Gypsum, Kansas; He is preceded in death...
Barbara S. Wilson
May 2, 2014
Salina, KS Barbara Sue Wilson Barbara Sue Wilson, 68, of Salina, passed away Friday, May 2nd, at Salina Regional Health Center. Barbara was born in Abilene, Kansas on May 16, 1945, to the late Cleo (Davies) and Charles Wilson. Barbara was a homemaker. Survivors include her brother, Michael Wilson, of Billings, Montana; sisters, Lois Sleichter, of Abilene, Kansas, Cheryl...
Kyu Ok Kim
Apr 21, 2014
Kyu Ok Kim Kyu Ok Kim, 93, of Salina, Kanas, passed away Monday, April 21st, at Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center, Salina, Kansas. Kyu was born in Gaysung, Korea on July 17, 1920, daughter of the late In Sik Cha. She was a member of Korean Hope Baptist Church in Salina, Kansas. Survivors include three daughters, Connie Smith, of Biloxi,...
Carl Robert Burns
Apr 20, 2014
Carl Robert Burns Carl Robert Burns, 62, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, April 20th, at his residence. Carl was born in Imperial, Nebraska on October 22, 1951, son of the late Eva (Dixon) and John Burns. He owned Burns Trucking. On April 6, 1980, Carl married Sonja Miller in Las Vegas. Survivors include his wife, Sonja of the...
Jeffery A. "Jeff" Groom
Apr 19, 2014
Bennington, KS Jeffery Allen Groom Jeffery Allen Groom, 48, of Bennington, Kansas, passed away Saturday, April 19th, at his residence. Jeffery was born in Quinter, Kansas on March 21, 1966, to Trisha (Wilson) and Daryl Groom. Survivors include his parents, brother; Tim, husband of Amy Groom, of Wellington, Kansas; sister, Cathy Rush, and her partner A.J. Ward, of Hays,...
Shirley Ann Taylor
Apr 18, 2014
Shirley Ann Taylor Shirley Ann Taylor, 81, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, April 18th, at Lindsborg Community Hospital. Shirley was born in Kansas City, Missouri on July 14, 1932, daughter of the late Chalace Ulala (Rand) and Francis Oakley Baker. She worked as an assistant at SERSCEP. She is also survived by 2 daughters and 1 son; numerous...
Betty Eileen Stockamp
Apr 13, 2014
Betty Eileen (Wilson) Stockamp Betty E. Stockamp, 90, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, April 13th, at Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center, Kansas. Betty was born on March 5, 1924, in Sterling, Colorado. She was the daughter of Roscoe Wilson and Goldie (Hamilton) Wilson. The Union Pacific moved the family numerous times before finally coming to Salina. Betty graduated in...
Bertha Sellens
Apr 8, 2014
Bertha E. Sellens Salina, Kansas Bertha E. Sellens Bertha E. Sellens, 91, of Salina, passed away Tuesday, April 8th, at Salina Regional Health Center. Bertha was born in Brighton, Colorado on February 24, 1923, to the late Carl J. and Emily Ehrlich. She worked as a District Court Clerk and was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church Great...
James Bruce Smith
Apr 8, 2014
James Bruce Smith, 82, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, April 8th, at Salina Regional Health Center. James was born in Augusta, Kansas on October 28, 1931, son of the late Helen (Fields) and Daniel L Smith. Survivors include brother, Dan A., husband of Ursula Smith, of Aptos, California; sisters, Carole Anderson, and husband Virgil of Salina, Kansas, Darlene...
Donnie Larson
Apr 6, 2014
Donald 'Donnie' Eugene Larson Donald Eugene Larson, 62, of Solomon, Kansas, passed away Sunday, April 6th, at Salina Regional Health Center. Donald was born in Concordia, Kansas on November 15, 1951, a son of the late Maxine (Laflin) and Albert Larson. On March 27, 1976, Donnie married Twila J. (Keenan) in Abilene, Kansas. Donnie owned and operated D&E Concrete...