Mrs. Giersch was born Elnora O. Corsaut on Dec. 28, 1916, in Drumright, Okla. She was a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Wayne R. Holmes; and second husband, G. “Doc” Giersch.

Survivors include three sons, Wayne L. Holmes of Salina, William D. Holmes of Mesa, Ariz., and Phillip E. Holmes of Pampa, Texas; two stepchildren, Marvin Giersch of Durango, Colo., and Carolyn McMann of Hutchinson; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park, 1920 E. Crawford, Salina.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Salina, 139 N. Penn Ave., Salina 67401.