Obituaries for Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home & Crematory

Ina Grace Hendrich

Apr 26, 2024

Ina Grace (Cooper) Hendrich, 95, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2024. She was born Oct. 16, 1928 in Russell County, to Ralph and Elva (Weinhold) Cooper.

Ina married Reuben Hendrich on July 19, 1946, and together they raised four children. Ina worked outside the home as a nurse’s aide, first at the Russell Hospital,...

Noeline Carla Miller-Chestnut

Apr 22, 2024

Noeline Carla Miller-Chestnut, age 75, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on April 22, 2024, at home. She was born on July 23, 1948, in Salina, the daughter of the late Katherine Lucille Brubaker (Buttermore) and Carl Coleman Miller.

Noeline was a hard working woman of strength and compassion, known for her kindness and generosity. She...

Henry D. Martinez, Jr.

Apr 22, 2024

Henry D. Martinez, Jr., was born on October 10, 1958, in Salina, Kansas, to Dolores Martinez of Salina and the late Henry D. Martinez, Sr. He passed away on April 22, 2024, in Salina.

He is survived by his mother, three sisters, Debra A. Arroyo of Abilene, Kansas, Linda M Martinez, and Hope D. Brown,...

Lonelva "Loni" M. Morrison

Apr 18, 2024

Lonelva Marie "Loni" Morrison

Lonelva Marie Morrison, 93, lifetime resident of Saline County, passed away Thursday, April 18th, 2024.

Loni was born in Salina, Kansas on August 2, 1930, a daughter of Eunice Beryl (Montgomery) and Frank A. Hill.

On September 17, 1950, Lonelva married Wendell Morrison...

Lester L. Mockerman

Apr 9, 2024

Lester LeRoy Mockerman, 89, of Holyrood, Kansas, passed away on April 9, 2024. He was born on October 16, 1934, in Tescott, Kansas. Lester served in the United States Army in Germany from 1957 - 1959. He worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator for Saline County.

He attended most of his school years at Brookville,...

Steven "Steve" Edmond Kinion

Mar 30, 2024

Steven "Steve" Edmond Kinion

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Steven E. Kinion on Saturday, March 30th, 2024, in Carlton, Kansas.

Steve was born in Salina, Kansas on January 3, 1952, a son of Opal Mae (Edmonds) and Richard M. Kinion.

Survivors...

Doris Anne Davidson

Mar 22, 2024

Doris Anne Davidson, 69, of Salina, passed away Friday, March 22nd, 2024.

Doris was born in Salina, Kansas on October 25, 1954, a daughter of Helen M. (Henry) and Robert Merle Reeves.

Survivors include her sister, Berniece Knotts of Salina and several nieces and nephews.

She is...

Beatrice M. Robles

Mar 20, 2024

Beatrice M. Robles

Beatrice M. Robles, 79, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, March 20th, 2024.

Beatrice was born in Asherton, Texas on March 16, 1945, a daughter of Beatrice (Navarro) and Mariano Martinez.

On August 5, 1965, Beatrice married Paul Robles in Plainview, Texas.

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John D. Munson, Jr.

Mar 18, 2024

John Munson, Jr., was born June 2, 1943 in Salina, Kansas. The son of John and Evelyn Munson and departed this life on Monday, March 18, 2024.

John is survived by his wife, Jody Munson of Tescott; son, Mike and Cerci Munson of Salina; stepsons, Casey and Shannon Caughron of Lee's Summit, Missouri, Corey and...

Vernon E. Olson

Mar 15, 2024

Vernon E. Olson, 95, of Marquette, Kansas, passed away Friday, March 15th, 2024 in Lindsborg, Kansas.

Vernon was born in Lindsborg, Kansas on December 10, 1928, to Anna Marie Otelia (Swanson) and Eddie Martin Olson with his older brother, Kenneth, welcoming him home.

He graduated from Venango School in 1942 and Marquette High...

Vernel "Nelz" Thompson

Mar 6, 2024

Vernel Thompson, 72, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, March 6th, at Good Shepherd Hospice, Manhattan.

Vernel was born in Flora, Mississippi on December 31, 1951, a son of Jessie Mae (Thomas) and Hal T. Thompson, Sr.

He worked at Roberts Foundry for 10 years and Shears Construction for 20 years.

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Virginia Nell Morse

Mar 4, 2024

Virginia Nell Morse, 80, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Monday, March 4th, 2024.

Virginia was born in Salina, Kansas on July 30, 1943, a daughter of Laura Agnes (Renard) and J. Vernon Bradshaw.

On February 24, 1962, Virginia married Clifton Morse.

Survivors include her two sons, Clifton...

Jerry Monroe Dix, Jr.

Feb 22, 2024

Jerry Monroe Dix, Jr, 59, passed away Thursday, February 22nd, 2024.

Jerry was born in St. Louis, Missouri on July 23, 1964, a son of Linda Masterson Dix Cortouis, of Jonesboro, Arkansas and the late Jerry Dix, Sr.

Jerry was a true southern guy! He loved his Razorbacks, bologna and treet...

Robert "Bob" "Pa" Wayne Srack

Feb 20, 2024

Robert "Bob" "Pa" Wayne Srack

Robert Wayne Srack, 75, of Bennington, Kansas, gained his angelic wings on Tuesday, February 20th, 2024 with his wife by his side.

Bob was born in Salina, Kansas on March 22, 1948, a son of Ruth A. (Travis) St. Clair and Leland M. Srack, Jr.

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Sheila Ann Turner

Feb 18, 2024

Sheila Ann (Brown) Turner, 62, of Culver, Kansas, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away Sunday, February 18th, 2024 with her husband, Gary, by her side. Even though our hearts are heavy with sadness that her time here on earth has ended, we have comfort knowing the Lord has called her home and...

Theodore "Ted" Frederick Willard

Feb 14, 2024

Theodore “Ted” Frederick Willard was born on July 30, 1957 in Fort Scott, Kansas to

Bertha M. and Paul F. Willard. He graduated from Fort Scott High School and

attended North Central Kansas Technical College in Beloit, Kansas.

Ted married the love of his life Cheryl Kay Wilson, who preceded him...

Dale L. Yordy

Feb 13, 2024

Dale Louis Yordy, 84, of Salina, passed away Tuesday, February 13th, 2024.

Dale was born in Salina, Kansas on February 5, 1940, a son of Dorothy (Tucker) and Daniel Edward Yordy.

He was a member of First Southern Baptist Church, Salina.

On October 1, 1961, Dale married...

Lois Mae Elliott

Feb 3, 2024

Lois Mae Elliott, 93, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2024. She was born in Salina, Kansas on September 25, 1930 to Edgar and Bertha (Armstrong) Prosise. Her father, Edgar, passed away when she was young and her mother remarried Ben Johnson, who adopted her.

She graduated from Salina High School in 1948.

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Connie Dewitt

Feb 2, 2024

Connie DeWitt, 91, of Gypsum Kansas, passed away on February 2nd, 2024 at her home. Connie was a loving wife, mother and grandmother that will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

Connie was born on November 13, 1932, in Salina Kansas. She was the daughter of William Brittendall and Frances Harlan (Geneva Madden-Stepmother)....

Carolyn Thiel

Jan 30, 2024

Mary Carolyn Thiel passed away Tuesday January 30, 2024 at Pine Village nursing home in Moundridge, Kansas. She was born on December 20, 1939 in Topeka, Kansas the daughter of Merle and Matilda (Binger) Holbrook.

Carolyn grew up in Topeka and attended school there graduating from Topeka High in 1957. She excelled at school and...