Obituaries - Wednesday, April 8
Obituary for Lorene Helen (Pelesky) Salmon
November 29, 1930 - April 4, 2026
Lorene Helen (Pelesky) Salmon, 95, of Salina, KS, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026. The daughter of Charles and Helen Nemec Pelesky, Lorene was born on the family farm south of Narka, KS, on November 29, 1930.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Leona Smith; and brother, Bill Pelesky. She is survived by her husband, Ray Gene Salmon of over 72 years; children, David Ray Salmon (Marcella Salmon) and Debra Kay McGraw (David McGraw); grandchildren, Emily Salmon, Hanna Bennett, Andrew McGraw, Nate McGraw (Katherine Haug), and Lora McGraw (Eric Tallant); great-grandson, Cole Benzett; great-great-granddaughter, Anna Tallant; and many nieces and nephews.
Lorene attended Crescent School for eight years, walking to and from school every day. She then attended Narka Rural High School and graduated in 1948. She then attended Brown Mackie School of Business in Salina where she pursued secretarial studies. While attending Brown Mackie, Lorene lived with and worked for a local family in Salina for room and board. She then graduated with her degree in 1949 and worked for four years at Wyatt Manufacturing in Salina as an office manager.
In 1949, Lorene met Ray Gene Salmon at a dance in Hubbell, NE. Ray proposed to Lorene in 1951 prior to serving as a Special Agent Investigator in the Korean War. When he returned, they were married in Clyde, KS, on August 16, 1953.
Lorene and Ray's first home was in Holcomb, KS, where Ray worked as a teacher and then the school principal. Throughout her life, Lorene worked diligently to raise their two children while also being employed as a church and school secretary. Later in life, Lorene was a devoted grandmother and played a key role in raising her grandchildren. She also enjoyed traveling with her husband and the Good Neighbor Sams Campers. Lorene was a volunteer at the local food bank, Salina Regional Health Center, and numerous other civic events.
She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Visitation will be from 9-10 a.m. on Friday, April 10, 2026, at Trinity United Methodist Church, Salina, followed by the funeral service at 10 a.m. The graveside committal service will be held at 2 p.m. on April 10, at Union Cemetery, Wayne, KS.
Memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church or the Salina Presbyterian Manor Employee Christmas Fund, care of Ryan Mortuary, Salina.
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Joan Kay Randle Obituary April 6, 2026 - Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home & Crematory
April 6, 2026 - May 6, 1930
Joan Kay Randle, 95, of Clay Center, Kansas, passed away Monday, April 6, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Joan was born May 6, 1930, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Louise (Love) and Kenneth McMain.
Joan was a devoted, full-time mother and also worked alongside her husband, Arvin, in the family farm and greyhound business. Her greatest passion was her family, and she was always present for sporting events, family gatherings, and special moments. Joan enjoyed golfing, bridge, hunting, and she was actively involved at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. She also participated in the knitting club and volunteered at Lighthouse for Christ thrift shop.
Survivors include her daughter, Marla Dauer (Steve) of Assaria; her son, Marc Randle (Susie) of Morganville; grandchildren, Troy Oliver of Salina, Drew Oliver of Salina; great grandchildren, Meghan Oliver of Kansas City, Alison Arbuckle (Dalton) of Salina; and great great-grandson, Brooks Arbuckle of Salina. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Joan was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Boyd Arvin Randle; her son, Brad; her stepfather, Chet Kent; and her sister, Geraldine.
Joan’s wishes were to be cremated, and a private family service will take place at a later time.
The family requests donations to St. Paul's Episcopal Church in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home.
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Gladys Lucille Gilder Obituary April 2, 2026 - Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home & Crematory
April 2, 2026 - December 23, 1951
Gladys Lucille Gilder, 74, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026.
Gladys was born December 23, 1951, in Alamosa, Colorado, to Susie Marie (Navarrette) Simmons and John B. Simmons.
She worked as a cashier at Walmart for 20 years, where she truly enjoyed talking with and helping people. In her free time, Gladys cherished being with her granddaughter and spending time with her family. She was also an avid Elvis Presley fan.
Gladys was the beloved wife of the late Stuart Alan Gilder. They were married for nearly 50 years before his passing. She was very proud of his service in the United States Navy.
Survivors include her two sons, Stuart Gilder II, of Salina, Kansas, and Travis Gilder (Amanda), of Salina, Kansas; her sister, Juanita Cook (Michael); her brother, John Simmons, of Salina, Kansas; and her godmother, Francis Zaragoza, of New Mexico, who is 102 years old. She is also survived by her granddaughter, Joslynn Gilder, and many other loving family members.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Stuart; her brother, Frank Simmons; and her grandparents, Celedonio and Rosemary Navarrette.
A visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home in Salina, Kansas. A rosary will start at 6:30 p.m.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 10, at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Salina, Kansas. Gladys will be cremated after the service in accordance to her wishes.
The family requests that donations be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home.
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Obituary
October 5, 1949 - April 2, 2026
Patsy Jo Myers, 76, of Salina, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026. She was born on October 5, 1949 in Salina, Kansas to Elgin “Pat” and Jo Myers.
She married Thomas Dean Stauffer on November 22, 1969. Together they were blessed with two sons.
Patsy lived a life full of love, forever a loyal farmers wife and mother. She was a cosmetologist, owner of “The Hairum” while investing in her husband and children.
Patsy is survived by sons Shawn Stauffer (Matilda), Jesse Stauffer, sister Sharill Otte, and cousins Jerry and Peggy Hitchcock. Patsy was preceded in death by Husband Tom, Pat and Jo Myers.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Monday, April 6, 2026 at Roselawn Heights Memorial Chapel, 1920 East Crawford Street, Salina, Kansas 67401.
Funeral service will be 1 p.m. at Salina First Church of the Nazarene, 1425 South Ohio Street, Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Family requests attendants to dress casually in bright colors, Red was Pasty’s favorite. Burial will follow in Donmyer Cemetery, New Cambria.
Memorials may be sent to the funeral home, Heier Scott Mortuary and Cremations, 1920 East Crawford Street, Salina, Kansas 67401.
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