Obituaries for Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home & Crematory

Jan 4, 2025

Helen Jo "Jody" Kuiper, 94, of Abilene, Kansas, passed away Saturday, January 4th, at the Memorial Hospital.

Helen was born in Little Field, Texas on October 2, 1930, to Nellie Zora Virgie Thomasson and Charles Edward Gray.

For most of her life she worked at Weber Aircraft in Gainsville, Texas where...

Jan 2, 2025

Marilyn JoAnn "JoAnn" Lloyd, 90, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away Thursday, January 2nd, 2025.

JoAnn was born in Kansas City, Kansas, on February 7, 1934, the daughter of Edna Pauline (Holmgren) and Fredolph Bernard Oberg. Although an only child, she grew up in a tight-knit family with several cousins living in the Salina and Lindsborg...

Dec 29, 2024

Ivy Rose McLaughlin, 3 months, of Belleville, Kansas, passed away Sunday, December 29th, at Children's Nebraska, in Omaha.

Ivy was born in Salina, Kansas on September 10, 2024, to Cameron Jade Cleveland and William Robert McLaughlin.

“Ivy Rose had the biggest most beautiful eyes and the gummiest smile. When she smiled...

Dec 29, 2024

Updated service time due to Winter Storm:

Funeral Service will be held Friday, January 3, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm at the Carlson - Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio, Salina, KS 67401.

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Peggy Jo (Mortimer) Roark, 90, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away December 29, 2024....

Dec 23, 2024

Lois Marie Barber, 86, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away Monday, December 23rd, at her home surrounded by her children.

Lois was born in Salina, Kansas on December 17, 1938, a daughter of Henrietta (Pearson) and Avon Selleck, of Assaria, Kansas.

After graduating from Assaria High School, she attended Marymount College...

Dec 19, 2024

Jack R Brewer, Jr., 79, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, December 19th, 2024.

Jack was born in Hutchinson, Kansas on March 1, 1945, a son of Frances M. (Bergen) and Jack Russell Brewer, Sr.

He graduated from Hutchinson High School and began working at Tony's Pizza in 1997.

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Dec 15, 2024

Mark Sprout, 58, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, December 15th, at Kenwood View Health & Rehabilitation Center.

Mark was born in Wichita, Kansas on September 7, 1966, to Pat Belden and Earl Sprout.

Mark was a wonderful friend, and brother. In his free time, he enjoyed playing pool and darts...

Dec 14, 2024

Ruth Ann Hills, 74, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Saturday, December 14th, 2024.

Ruth was born in Salina, Kansas on July 4, 1950, a daughter to Edna Marie (Wesley) and Edwin Cash Sr.

Ruth and her husband, Steve Hills, spent many happy years together before his passing in 2017.

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Dec 5, 2024

Georgiana "Marie" Wynne-Jewell, 62, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024.

Marie was born in Los Angeles, California on July 27, 1962, a daughter of Maxine Gray and Kenneth Fishburn.

Marie and her husband, Gary Jewell, were married on February 14, 2000.

In her free...

Dec 1, 2024

Imogene Dolores Reinecke, 91, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, December 1st.

Imogene was born in Wichita, Kansas on December 28th, 1932, a daughter to Edna and Clarence C. Mathews.

Imogene and her husband Harry Edwin Reinecke were married March 3rd, 1951 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. They spent many loving years...

Nov 21, 2024

Mary Jeanita Goetz, 96, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, November 21st, 2024.

Mary was born in Appleton, Wisconsin on January 24, 1928, a daughter of Barbara (Riedel) and Joseph A. Bieker.

She attended St. Mary's Catholic School in Ellis and was a member of St. Mary’s Church in Salina, from...

Nov 20, 2024

Dr. Matthew Joel Wimer, 39, of Geneseo, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, November 20th, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis, Wichita.

Matthew was born in Salina, Kansas on January 24, 1985, son of Joel W. Wimer and Jeri LeLynn (Swagerty) Wimer.

After graduating high school, he attended Kansas State University before graduating...

Nov 18, 2024

Susan Kay Picking, 65, of Salina, passed away Monday, November 18th, in Wichita.

Susan was born in Salina, Kansas on December 29, 1958, a daughter of the late Eva Lois (Matthews) and Gerald Arnold Picking.

She worked for the NRCS in Salina and at the Saline County District Court.

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Nov 15, 2024

Martha Brack, 86, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, November 15, at Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center, in Salina, Kansas.

Martha was born in Salina, Kansas on July 1, 1938, to Laura Doris (Roush) and Remer Brack.

She was a proud member of Christ Cathedral in Salina, Kansas.

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Nov 13, 2024

Helen "Marie" Pritchard, 64, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, November 13th, at Salina Regional Health Center, in Salina, Kansas.

Marie was born in Hutchinson, Kansas on December 30, 1959, to Helen G (Schartz) and James C Wandel.

She graduated from Buhler High School and later married David Pritchard on June...

Nov 12, 2024

Curtis Howard Thompson, 84, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, November 12.

Curtis was born in Matador, Texas on February 5, 1940, to Lucious Thompson and Bobby Reed.

Curtis became an ordained minister in 1968 and was a Pastor at Zion Baptist Church and Allen Chapel for many years.

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Nov 10, 2024

Hayden George Ballou, 15, of Carlton, Kansas, passed away Sunday, November 10, at St. Louis Children Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.

Hayden was born in Salina, Kansas on July 20, 2009, a son of Ashley Nicole (Russell) and William Hayden Ballou.

Hayden lived his life in a way we should all strive...

Nov 9, 2024

Alma Elizabeth (Simons) Gordon, 100, died peacefully on November 9, 2024, in Hesston, Kansas.

Alma was born on August 14, 1924, in Sparks, Nebraska, the fourth out of nine children born to Joseph and Elizabeth Mae (Hayford) Simons. She grew up in Nebraska and South Dakota.

Alma married Charles Patrick Marshall on June...

Nov 5, 2024

John Burton Pinder, 73, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, November 5th, 2024.

John was born in Concordia, Kansas on September 9, 1951, to Chauncy and Marie Pinder.

John and Mary Ann (Zachmann) Pinder were married August 19th, 1977.

After graduating from Salina High School, he received...

Oct 31, 2024

Patricia Lee "Cho Cho" Crenshaw, 84, of Fairburn, Georgia, passed away Thursday, October 31st, at Salina Regional Health Center, in Salina, Kansas.

Patricia was born in Herington, Kansas on September 13, 1940, to Juanita (Morris) and Charles Brown.

After graduating from Herington High School, she had a career as a respiratory...