Johnathan Dean Taylor, 26, of Salina, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2016. He was born in Salina to Rose Ann (Swisher) Taylor and John R. Taylor on Oct. 23, 1989.
Johnathan graduated from Salina South High School in 2007. He worked for Frisbie Contruction in Gypsum. In his spare time, he loved spending time with his children, family and friends. He also enjoyed riding motorcycles, working on cars and helping others.
Survivors include: his mother, Rose Ann; father, John and Myra Taylor; children, Mia Taylor, Derek Zwigart, Justin Zwigart, Tyler Witte and Nevaya Humphrey, all of Salina; sister, Tiffany Taylor and fiancé Ben Clark, of Wichita; brothers, Austin Cart and Connor Cart, both of Salina; grandparents, Rob Pejsha, of Salina, and Nancy and Dean Swisher, of Gypsum; niece, Ashlyn Taylor; aunts and uncles, Jereferol and Jimmy McGrew, of Wichita, Brenda and John Peterson, and Brian Swisher, all of Salina; and numerous cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Sharon Pejsha, and uncle, Brad Swisher.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Thursday, June 2, and funeral services will be 2:30 p.m. Friday, June 3, both at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina. Interment will follow in Gypsum Valley Cemetery, Gypsum.
Memorials may be made to the Johnathan Taylor Memorial fund in honor of the children and are in care of Ryan Mortuary, Salina.
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Bruce W. Barefield, 67, Minneapolis, died unexpectedly on Monday, May 30, 2016 at his home. He was born October 28, 1948 in Topeka to Robert Boyd and Marilyn O. (Price) Barefield.
Bruce was a 1967 graduate of Minneapolis High School and he then attended Kansas State University from 1967-71. He served his country for two years in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Bruce earned his Law Degree from Washburn University in 1976. He and Karen Thompson were united in marriage on December 30, 1974. They joined Robert Barefield at the Barefield Law Office in Minneapolis in 1976 and practiced for 40 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife Karen of the home; daughters Gisela Grigg and husband Steve of Minneapolis and Andrea Barefield of Las Vegas, NV; brother Russell Barefield and wife Melanie of Minneapolis; sister Robin Barefield Munsey and husband Mike of Kodiak, AK; and two grandchildren Tyler and Kaysie Grigg both of Minneapolis.
Memorial services will be at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, June 4 at the First Presbyterian Church, Minneapolis. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be from 2:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Friday at Wilson Family Funeral Home, Minneapolis, where the family will receive friends from 5-7. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Minneapolis High School Alumni Scholarship Fund and may be left in care of Wilson Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 166, Minneapolis, KS 67467.
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Vicki Jean Hay, 58 of Lyons, passed away Friday, May 27, 2016 in Salina. She was born July 8, 1957 in Tabor, Iowa.
She was preceded in death by her mother; Twyla Lawrence, her sister; Carla Biessene and her brother; Robin Lawrence.
Survivors include her father; Robert E. Lawrence of Lyons, her loving husband of 38 years, Thomas Hay, children; Ginger Brunning of Ellsworth, Thomas (Gabrielle) of Shelbyville, KY, Jason (Christie) Hay of Ellsworth, Janet (Aaron) Blagg of Udall and Heather (Chris) Larson of Kanapolis a foster child; Tony Heenan Erittanie of Ottawa, and a brother; Billy (Stephanie) Waters of Hooper, NE. and 12 grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
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Steve Burr, 75, passed away on May 30, 2016. Mr. Burr was born June 27, 1940 in Salina and has been a life long resident. Steve was a real estate broker for over 40 years, selling farms and ranches in North Central Kansas and was owner of Burr’s Farm and Ranch Realty. He was a cattleman.
He was a graduate of Kansas Wesleyan University with a degree in Elementary Education and from Colorado State University with a degree in Wildlife Biology. He was founder and first president of both the Smoky Hills Audubon Society and the Kansas Audubon Council and served as the first chairman of the Kansas Nongame Wildlife Advisory Council. He served on the boards of the Land Institute, Kansas Ornithological Society, Friends of the Smoky Hills Museum, Hedville Elevator, Kansas Rural Center, Kansas Grazers Association, The Cardinal Foundation, Ell-Saline FFA advisory board and Kansas Farmers Union policy board.
Mr. Burr was a charter member of the Brookville Lions club and served as its president. He served 7 years on the Ell-Saline School board. He was the recipient of numerous conservation awards for his efforts with wildlife management and sustainable agricultural practices.
He was preceded in death by his father, Sheldon Burr; mother, June Burr; brother, Lance Burr; and stepmother, Norma Burr.
Survivors include his wife, Ginny, of the home; a son, Jed, of rural Saline County; a daughter, Hannah (Ross) Fellows, and one grandson, Hunter Fellows, all of Kearney, NE; and his stepmother, Joyce Burr, Salina.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm on Monday, June 6, 2016 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Salina. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery. Friends may call at the Ryan Mortuary on Sunday, June 5 from 5 until 8 pm, where the family will receive friends from 6 until 8 pm.
Memorials are suggested to the Salina Animal Shelter, Immanuel Lutheran Church or the Smoky Hills Audubon Society.
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Marvin P. “Squeak” Geist Sr., 93, passes away Tuesday, May 31st, in Abilene. He was born March 10, 1923 near Upland, the son of Boyd and Marie (Meister) Geist. Growing up in the area, Marvin attended Fragrant Hill Grade School and graduated from Enterprise High School. He was an Army Veteran serving in World War II, a prisoner of war and was awarded the purple heart. On June 23, 1947 Marvin married Marion Elizabeth Page in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The first four years of their married were spent in Arkansas before moving to a farm near Abilene. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Marvin P. Geist Jr. and a brother, Sam Geist. Marvin was a member of D.A.V., American Legion and V.F.W.
Marvin is survived by his wife, Marion, of Abilene; a granddaughter, Adrian (Matt) Hettenbach, of Solomon; a daughter-in-law, Cheril Janssen-Geist, of Solomon and a niece, Kay Geist-Selders, of Salina.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM Monday, June 6th, at the Danner Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Bethel Cemetery northeast of Abilene. The family will receive friends 2:00 to 3:00 PM Sunday, June 5th, at the Danner Funeral Home. The family suggests memorial contributions in his name be made to the Abilene Softball League. They may be left at or sent in care of the Danner Funeral Home POB 758 Abilene, Kansas 67410.
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James “Jim” Johnson, age 64, passed away on Tues., May 31, 2016 at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, KS. He was born on Sept. 23, 1951 in Concordia, KS to Floyd & Gerna (Kelly) Johnson, Sr.
He graduated from Concordia High School & served in the Army National Guard. Jim was a lifelong Concordia area resident. He married Shirley Johnson on Oct. 9, 1971 at the First United Methodist Church, Concordia. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church & Heartland Auto Club, Concordia. Jim worked for Cloud County in maintenance at the Cloud County Courthouse for over 25 years and helped his uncle, Bill Kelley farm in the local area.
Jim is survived by his wife, Shirley, Concordia; daughter, Stacy Mitchell (Rocky), Topeka; grandchildren, Rachelle & Cole, Topeka; brother, Richard Johnson (Pam), Tonkawa, OK; sister, Carolyn Zoemisch (Michael), Red Bluff, CA; sister in law, Donna Johnson, Dodge City & many nieces & nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Kelly Johnson & his older brother, Floyd Johnson, Jr.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Mon, June 6, 2016 at the First United Methodist Church, Concordia with Pastor Tessa Zehring officiating. Burial will follow at the Grace Hill Cemetery, Belleville. Visitation will be from 12-8 pm with the family greeting friends from 6-7 pm on Sun., June 5, 2016 at the funeral home. The family suggests memorials to Midwest Eye Bank, First United Methodist Church or Rheumatoid Patient Foundation in care of the funeral home. For online condolences, please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.
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Rose Shearer, 72, of Council Grove, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at Morris County Hospital.
She was born September 9, 1943, in Council Grove, to Newt and Bernice (Roediger) McCulle. She married Jack Shearer on September 28, 1964. They made their home on a farm in rural Council Grove, where they raised their four children: Sharon, Steve, Sharmon and Scott. Rose spent most of her time helping around the farm, taking care of baby calves, hogs, and greyhounds. When Jack passed away July 28, 1993, Rose continued to work extremely hard, while providing for her children. She enjoyed her simple life, and cherished her family and friends. Her greatest joy was spending time with her kids and grandkids.
Rose was preceded in death by her parents; husband Jack; and granddaughter Amy Sigle.
She is survived by her children: Sharon Mayhew and husband Donnie, of England, AR, Steve Shearer and Susie Dorr, Sharmon Sigle and husband Chris, and Scott Shearer and wife Becky, all of Council Grove; grandkids: Amanda, Jeri, Isaac, Michael, Abigail and Olivia; great grandkids: Desiree, Wyatt and Kaylee; and sister Ethel Marie Miller, of Lawrence.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00am, Monday, June 6, 2016, at Four Mile Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice.
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Wayne R. Logbeck, 85, of South Hutchinson and formerly of McPherson, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2016, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson. He was a retired machinist for Bahre Machine Shop and had also worked as a refrigeration technician, oil field instrumentation technician, and electronics technician. As an electronics technician, he worked several years for General Dynamics (Lockheed).
Wayne was born on April 23, 1931, in McPherson, KS, the son of John Verner and Helen Mary Charlotte (Strom) Logbeck. He graduated from McPherson High School in 1949. Wayne served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War from 1949 to 1955. On March 8, 1991, Wayne was united in marriage to Mavis Gene (Hurtt) Wagner in Hutchinson, KS.
Survivors include: wife, Mavis of the home; daughter, Nanette St. Marie and husband, Ray, of Lakewood, CO; step-son, Todd Wagner of Henderson, NV; step-daughters, Kim Knight and husband, John, of Hutchinson, KS and Kathy Lohrey and husband, Gary, of Hutchinson, KS; brothers, Jim Logbeck of Richardson, TX, Frank Logbeck and wife, Marilyn, of Rose Hill, KS, and Delbert Logbeck of Fort Worth, TX; sister, Martha Exline of Laguna Hills, CA; three grandsons, Timothy Ladd, Raymond St. Marie, III and wife, Tina, and Tiffany St. Marie; seven step-grandchildren; one great-grandchild, Eizo Wayne St. Marie; 14 step-great-grandchildren; and three step-great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in by his parents and sister, Sally Pattengill.
The funeral service will be held at 2:30 PM, Saturday, June 4, 2016, at New Gottland Lutheran Church, McPherson with Rev. Harry Grinstad officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow at New Gottland Lutheran Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, June 3, at Stockham Family Funeral Home.
Memorial donations may be given to New Gottland Lutheran Church in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.
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Dewey Max Pounds, 76, of Sylvan Grove passed away Sunday, May 29, 2016 at McPherson Care Center in McPherson, Kansas after a short battle with lung cancer.
Dewey was the only child of Elias Pounds and Wanda Pounds Hogan. He was born in rural Lincoln County Kansas on July 5, 1939. He graduated from Beloit High School in 1956 and attended Kansas Wesleyan College in Salina, Kansas. He attended Kansas School of Barbering in Wichita and graduated in April of 1961. Upon completion of barber school he was a barber at Liberal, Kansas where he met and married Marilyn L. Zimmerman on April 1, 1962. They divorced in 2004.
Dewey was called to duty in the U.S. Army in 1962. He completed Drill Instructor school in Fort Jackson, South Carolina where he became a Drill Sargent. He was transferred to Fort Leonard, Missouri and was a basic training cadre. He was a barber for 12 years. He farmed for 20 years, crop adjusted for 25 years and was a crop insurance agent for 15 years. He took pride in owning Kansas Insurance Agency in Oakley, Kansas and on being a good insurance agent. He was president of the Lions Club in Oakley, Kansas.
Survivors include his two sons, Max Pounds and wife Leanna of Hunter, KS; Matt Pounds and wife Sharon of Yuma, CO; his daughter Darla Thornburg and husband Marlon of Coffeyville, KS; one sister, Kandee House and husband Randy of Hutchinson, KS; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Sylvan Unified High School.