Shirley Marie (Johnson) Westhusin passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at the Rooks County Health Center in Plainville, Kansas at the age of 77. She was born on March 30, 1939 on the family farm just south of Zurich, Kansas to the late Robert and Helen “Violet” (Hinkhouse) Johnson. She grew up in Rooks County, Kansas and graduated from Palco High School in Palco, Kansas with the Class of 1957. On June 12, 1957 she was united in marriage to Ronald E. Westhusin at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Zurich. They were blessed with five children, Mark, Vance, Fred, Terry, and Julie.

A full-time farm wife and mother, Shirley loved and raised her family with strong faith and hard work. She was a faithful member of the church, and showed her love through serving and caring for others. To say that she loved baking would be an understatement. Cooking and preparing meals, was not only a daily necessity, but it was truly an act of love, that she took great pride and joy in doing, especially for her family.

Shirley is survived by her sons Mark Westhusin and wife Lisa of College Station, TX, Vance Westhusin of Hays, Fred Westhusin and wife Karen of Plainville, and Terry Westhusin of College Station, TX; daughter Julie Downing and husband Michael of Plainville; brother Russell Johnson and wife Evelyn of Fort Dodge, IA; sisters Connie Ferland of Wichita, and Joyce Waldschmidt of Hays; eleven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Violet Johnson, husband Ronald Westhusin, and sister Mary Jane Lang.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 pm on Friday at the church, with Prayer Vigil at 7:00 pm.

The Proverbs writer reminds us that a woman of noble character is worth far more than earthly riches; she speaks with wisdom, watches over her family, and her children call he blessed. Shirley was a blessing in her daily life to family and friends alike. A woman of faith, hope, and love, her strength and noble character continually showed us that the greatest of these is love.

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Tyrek Dalton Gill, of Salina, born and passed away Sunday, May 29, 2016 in Wichita, KS.

Tyrek was preceded in death by great grandparents, Clara and Levertis Lowe, James and Ruby Cole and Phoebe Hamilton; aunts, Sheila Easley and Felicia Cole; uncle, DeWitt Wolfert.

Tyrek is survived by his parents; Eric Gill and Takeyla Clark, of the home, brother; Nazerr Gill; sisters, Tyrionna Lowe, Laquesha Gill and Shamika and Erica Miller; grandparents, Ray Lowe and Rita and Robert Hamilton and Barbara Clark of Cleveland, OH., aunts; Robin Clark and Bridgett Sanders, Dominique and Keisha Hamilton and uncles; Cory Lowe, Avery Hamilton and Robert Clark.

A wake will be held Friday, June 3, 2016 with family receiving guests from 4-6pm at Roselawn Heights Memorial Chapel, 1920 East Crawford, Salina. There will be no services.

Memorials may be made to The Family in care of Roselawn Mortuary, PO Box 2322, Salina, 67402.

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Robert Allen Meyers, 69, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, May 29th, at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, Kansas.

Robert was born in St. Louis, Missouri on September 17, 1946, a son of the late Virginia (Grey) and Joseph Meyers.

Survivors include daughter, Jean Leonhardt, and husband Steve, of Salina, Kansas; step-daughter, Vickie Wofford, of Ada, Kansas; brother, Billy Goldschmidt, and wife of Maryanne, of Arnold, Missouri; he is also survived by 2 sisters and a brother; as well as 4 grandchildren; and 8 great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and his wife, Peggy.

At the family’s request there will be no visitation as cremation has taken place.

Memorial Services will be held at 4:00 p.m. on June 19, 2016 at the family home, 105 Wood St., Ada, Kansas.

Memorial contributions may be made to help defray funeral expenses in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio, Salina, Kansas 67401.

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Harvey E. Rees, 85, of rural Lincoln, passed away Friday, May 27, 2016. He was born June 23, 1931, to Arthur and Alta (Cassel) Rees. He married Ramona L. Lovewell on Feb. 11, 1955. He served in the U.S. Army from 1951-1953 and was a Korean War veteran. He was a farmer and county equipment operator. Harvey loved his family and visiting with people.

Survivors: his wife, Ramona; children, Brenda, Douglas (Tammy), and Roderic; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; his sister, Yolonda Dow; and many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by; his parents; sister, Cloris (Ivan) Adams; and brother, Stanley (Carol) Rees.

Cremation was chosen. Celebration of Life at a later date and burial in Union Valley Cemetery.

Memorials to the Beverly Fire Department.

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Wilma J. Yeager, 80 of Abilene, formerly of Solomon passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at Salina Regional Hospital in Salina. She was born March 10, 1936 in Cuba, Missouri, the daughter of Gilbert and Irene (Taylor) Lamb. In 1952 she was united in marriage to Roger Adams. He preceded her in death in 1973. She later married Jack Yeager. He preceded her in death. She was housewife. Wilma is survived by her two daughters; Roganette Vanderweele and husband Martin of Paola, Kansas and Dee Jones of Prineville, Oregon. One son; David Adams and wife Cheryl of Vancouver, Washington. Two brothers; Don and wife Rhonda Lamb of Claremore, Oklahoma and Tom Lamb of Solomon. Two Sisters; Patsy Barlow and husband Jim of Abilene and Hazel Figler and husband Bob of California. Six grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands and three sisters.
The family has chosen cremation. A private family inurnment will take place at a later date at Prairie Mound Cemetery in Solomon. The family suggests memorials contributions to be given in her name to Friends of Animals. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, Kansas 67410. Online condolences may be sent to www.martinbeckercarlson.com

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Mariwilla Lumb, known as “Bill” or “Billie” to her family and friends, passed away on June 1, 2016 at the Valley View Nursing Home in Junction City, Kansas. She was 84. Billie was the eighth of nine children born to Rose Peach Budden and Fredrick Clarence Myers. She grew up in Wakefield and graduated from Wakefield High School in 1950. She married Edwin Vance Lumb, also of Wakefield, on September 15, 1951. She raised three children. For a time worked at the Farmers and Merchants State Bank in Wakefield and the Credit Union of Junction City. Following their retirement, Billie and Vance worked together in the antique business. She was preceded in death by her husband Vance who died on May 19, 2009.

She is survived by her three children Bradley Lumb of Houston, Texas; Jacquelyn Leatherman (Jim) of Washington, D.C.; and Greg (Deb) Lumb of Junction City, Kansas; and her brother Rex Myers (Rita) of Kansas City, Missouri; Grandchildren, Rachel Lowery, Junction City, Kansas and Lucas (Meagen) Lumb, Gardner, Kansas; Great-grandchildren, Austin Smith, Ellie and Logan Lumb.

Funeral Services: June 10, 2016 at 11:00AM at the Wakefield United Methodist Church in Wakefield, KS

Minister: Pastor Todd Britt

Inurnment: Highland Cemetery, Wakefield, KS

Memorials: Wakefield Museum c/o the funeral home