Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home & Crematory

Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home & Crematory Honoring the life of your loved one means you value the relationship you shared. A director is avail Santa Fe. Geisendorf and his wife Marjorie. Ohio.

In May of 1906, Lon Smith and his son, Rush, came to Salina after purchasing the Phillip Young Undertaking establishment which was located at 131 N. In 1909 they purchased and moved to the Roach Building at 141-143 South Santa Fe where they combined the furniture (formerly the Ganett Furniture Store) and undertaking business. In 1916 Rush Smith and his father Lon purchased the ground at the corner of Ninth and Iron and started building the Lon Smith and Son Funeral Directors. Eighteen months later the business was moved to the location, which was one of the first funeral homes to be built exclusively as a funeral home. For many years hearses were driven by horse, but when the automotive hearses began to appear, Rush Smith was one of the first to make these available for families. In 1918, Rush Smith purchased the funeral business from his father, Lon who continued to operate the furniture business downtown and helping to assist in funeral services until his retirement, when he sold the furniture business to the Gebhardt and Jilka Furniture Company. On July 1, 1959 the funeral home and business was sold to James L. On January 1, 1986, the Geisendorf's sold the funeral home and business to Roger and Tedi Brent, who had been long time employees of the Geisendorf's. In 1997, the Brent's sold the funeral home and business to Carriage Services in Houston, TX. who continued ownership until November 2002 when the funeral home and business was sold to Mike and Helen Carlson. Since 1916, the funeral home had been located at 401 W. Iron but now is located at the state-of-the-art location of 500 S. Complete with it's own crematory.

Share your funeral plans with loved ones if you've prearranged them.
11/13/2025

Share your funeral plans with loved ones if you've prearranged them.

Funeral traditions and customs vary greatly among different religions, cultures and communities. If you're not sure abou...
11/12/2025

Funeral traditions and customs vary greatly among different religions, cultures and communities. If you're not sure about the family's customs, be sure to ask the funeral home beforehand about any special considerations you should keep in mind.

Doyle Lynn ThurmanDoyle Lynn Thurman, 68, passed away on November 8, 2025. Born on September 19, 1957, in Crossville, Te...
11/11/2025

Doyle Lynn Thurman

Doyle Lynn Thurman, 68, passed away on November 8, 2025. Born on September 19, 1957, in Crossville, Tennessee, Doyle spent much of his life in the Big Lick Community and was most recently residing in Ellsworth, Kansas.

After graduating high school, Doyle proudly served in the United States Air Force for four years. Following his military service, he built a long and successful career in oil and gas exploration, working as a crew manager and traveling extensively across the country.

Doyle is lovingly remembered by his former wife and lifelong friend, Julie Thurman; his children, Samuel Heron, Sara Reed, and Rebecca Heron; and his grandchildren, Jacob and Joshua Heron, and Emma Reed. He is also survived by his mother, Hallie Thurman; sister, Anna Vanwinkle; brother, Shane Thurman; four nieces; and a large extended family of great-nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Orville Thurman; paternal grandparents, Hugh and Pearl Thurman; and maternal grandparents, Winley and Zephie Phipps.

In accordance with Doyle’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no services are planned.

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11/11/2025

🇺🇸 Honoring Our Heroes This Veterans Day 🇺🇸

Today, we pause to honor the brave men and women who have served our country with courage, sacrifice, and dedication. Their service has preserved the freedoms we hold dear, and we are deeply grateful for their commitment.

To all veterans — past, present, and their families — thank you for your service, your strength, and your example. Your legacy of honor continues to inspire us every day.

We remember. We honor. We salute you. ❤️🤍💙

Seattle SuperSonics legend Lenny Wilkens dies at 88. Wilkens was one of just five people to be inducted into the Basketb...
11/10/2025

Seattle SuperSonics legend Lenny Wilkens dies at 88. Wilkens was one of just five people to be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame as both player and coach.

Wilkens was a nine-time NBA All-Star and the third-winningest coach in league history.

Pauline Collins, Oscar-Nominated Shirley Valentine Actress, Dies at 85
11/10/2025

Pauline Collins, Oscar-Nominated Shirley Valentine Actress, Dies at 85

Pauline Collins passed away at age 85, her family announced on Nov. 6. The Oscar-nominated and Tony-winning British actress, who starred in 'Shirley Valentine' and 'Upstairs Downstairs,' received a Parkinson's disease diagnosis years ago.

Sudden loss away from home can be overwhelming. We're here to take care of every detail.
11/10/2025

Sudden loss away from home can be overwhelming. We're here to take care of every detail.

🇺🇸 Happy 250th Birthday, U.S. Marine Corps! 🇺🇸
11/10/2025

🇺🇸 Happy 250th Birthday, U.S. Marine Corps! 🇺🇸

Paul Tagliabue, who served as the NFL commissioner for 17 years, has died. He was 84.https://buff.ly/yUFgqcf
11/10/2025

Paul Tagliabue, who served as the NFL commissioner for 17 years, has died. He was 84.
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Paul Tagliabue, former NFL commissioner, died from apparent heart failure complicated by Parkinson’s disease on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025. He was 84.

"Keep your eyes open, your emotions free. Leap into the future!"– Bernard Kalb, journalist
11/09/2025

"Keep your eyes open, your emotions free. Leap into the future!"
– Bernard Kalb, journalist

Doris Evonne OllerDoris Evonne Oller, 85, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025 in Salina.Born on May 23, 1940, in R...
11/08/2025

Doris Evonne Oller

Doris Evonne Oller, 85, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025 in Salina.

Born on May 23, 1940, in Ransom, Kansas, Doris was the fourth child of Margaret (Jarvis) and Leroy Ruff. She grew up in Wilson, Kansas, and attended Salt City Business College in Hutchinson. Doris married Albert Oller in April 1959, and they had two children, Monty Wayne and Lori Jean.

Doris and Al resided and worked in several states, including Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, and Colorado before retiring in 1997. Doris was a retired secretary and homemaker. After retirement, they returned to Central Kansas and settled on a farm in Holyrood, where they delighted in hosting their four grandchildren.

Doris possessed a warm and caring disposition and cherished social interactions.

She actively participated in numerous organizations, including the Lions Club, the American Legion Auxiliary, the Red Hat Society, church groups, volunteering at the thrift store, and working the concession stand at youth baseball games. Doris’s parents, her older brother, two older sisters, and her husband, Albert, predeceased her. She is survived by her children, Monty (Penny) of Pawhuska, Oklahoma, and Lori Van Houten (Gary) of Abilene, Texas, four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Baptist Church in Lorraine, the Methodist Church in Wilson, or St. Paul’s UMC.

Services will be scheduled at a later date.

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