Betty Louise Johnson, 84, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, May 21st, at Dignity Care Home.
Betty was born in Salina, Kansas on June 5, 1928, daughter of the late Josephine (Finnegan) and Orville Dale.
She is the wife of Clifford W. Johnson and he survives.
Other survivors include two daughters, Michelle K. Blackledge, of Jett, Oklahoma, Jennifer M. Johnson, of Gypsum, Kansas; 6 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by daughter, Linda Merrill; sisters, Margaret Manion, Ruth DeDeo; brothers, William Dale, Robert Dale, Thomas Dale; 4 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren
Visitation will be held Thursday, May 23 from 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm with the family present from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, Salina.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, May 24th at First Baptist Church, Salina, Kansas, with Pastor Kevin Hazelton officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Salina, Kansas.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Salina, 730 Holly Lane, Salina, Kansas or to the Family.
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Roger Dee Bales, 72, of Abilene, passed away Tuesday, May 21st.
Roger was born in Pratt, Kansas on June 27, 1940, to the late Dorothy (Richard) and Ralph Bales.
Survivors inscude his son, Joel Bales of Abilene; daughters, Sara Bales (Robert Gatton) of Portland, OR, and Katie (Bill) Allen of Abilene; brothers, Donald (Rosemary) Bales of Wichita, KS, and Reginald Bales of Boulder, CO; as well as grandchildren; Fisher and Lila Allen.
Roger was preceded in death by his parents; son, Christopher Bales; sister, Mona Jo Bales; and ex-wife, Judy (Johnson) Bales Nixon.
Cremation has been chosen and a memorial service will be held at 12:00 pm, Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at the Eisenhauer Rose Garden in Abilene, Kansas.
The family requests that charitable donations be given to someone in the donor’s life who is in need.
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Rex L. Strifler, 82, of Salina, passed away, Tuesday, May 21, 2013. He was born Sept. 29, 1930, in Fostoria, KS, the son of Sarah and John Strifler.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis; two sons, Greg and Doug; one sister; six brothers; and one great granddaughter.
Rex is survived by two sons, Jeff Strifler and wife Peggy and Russell Strifler, both of Salina; one daughter, Cathy Landis and husband Bill, of Salina; one brother and one sister; two half-brothers and three half-sisters; six grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.
Rex grew up on a farm, but spent the majority of his life as a professional roofer. After retirement, he assisted his wife, Phyllis, with their in-home daycare and spent many hours providing love and care for these children. Rex was known to many for his skills at “tinkering”. There are many stories to be told about his creative ideas on how to fix lawn mowers, clock radios, or televisions. Those who knew Rex, would probably have a remark or two about his bright, sparkling blue eyes. There may also be a joke or two about how he would use those “baby blues” to charm the ladies. Rex was strong, hardworking, sweet, and considerate. He was a good man who provided for his family, and loved them dearly.
A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 24, 2013, at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth St., Salina. Inurnment will be in the Gypsum Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to the Tammy Walker Cancer Center, and left in care of the mortuary.