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Marjorie Maxine Bales Johnston

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Birth	:	23 Sep 1924 Alton, Osborne County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	20 May 2021 Osborne, Osborne County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Mount Ayr Cemetery, Alton, Osborne County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.3764000, -98.9717026
Description	:	Marjorie M. Johnston, 96, of Osborne, KS, passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Parkview Care Center of Osborne. She was born on September 23, 1924 at Alton, KS, to Leo & Velma Mae (Stull) Bales. Marjorie attended Hillsview School in Kill Creek Township in grades 1-8. She graduated from Alton High School in 1942 & earned a teaching certificate from Ft. Hays College. Marjorie married her high school sweetheart, Bill Johnston, on August 15, 1943. Bill passed away in 2008 after 65 years of marriage. Marjorie taught at the... Read More	Marjorie M. Johnston, 96, of Osborne, KS, passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Parkview Care Center of Osborne. She was born on September 23, 1924 at Alton, KS, to Leo & Velma Mae (Stull) Bales. Marjorie attended Hillsview School in Kill Creek Township in grades 1-8. She graduated from Alton High School in 1942 & earned a teaching certificate from Ft. Hays College. Marjorie married her high school sweetheart, Bill Johnston, on August 15, 1943. Bill passed away in 2008 after 65 years of marriage. Marjorie taught at the Hillsview School for 3 years during WWII. They lived & farmed south of Alton where they raised 4 children. She worked at the Osborne county Farmer newspaper office for 47 years. Marjorie was always there when anyone needed help, family or friend. She was a woman of God. The Mt. Ayr Church was where she attended, faithfully, all her life. Singing the Doxology was the chosen meal prayer at family gatherings. Puzzles were a huge pass time for Marjorie. She also enjoyed having games for the children to play. Cooking and helping on the farm were also strong facets of her life. Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill; infant daughter: Cathy; granddaughter-in-law, Linda Thornburg; sister-in-law, Marjorie Bales. Marjorie is survived by her children; Elaine (Tom) Dunn of Anna IL; Jerry (Janis) Johnston of Alton, KS; Rex Johnston (special friend, Peggy Anshutz) of Alton; Cindy (Richard) Little of Carbondale; brother: Earl of Osborne; sister-in-law: Sally Herndon of Beloit, KS; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great-grandchildren; many friends & relatives. Visitation was Monday, May 31, 2021 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Clark-Gashaw Funeral Chapel, Osborne, KS. Funeral service was Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at 1:00 pm at the Osborne United Methodist Church. Marjorie's daughter-in-law Janis Elaine (Brown) Johnston passed away on May 27, 2021 so there was a joint visitation service and joint funeral service.

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Marjorie Maxine Bales Johnston's memorial is located at: Mount Ayr Cemetery, Alton, Osborne County, USA.
When did Marjorie Maxine Bales Johnston death?
Marjorie Maxine Bales Johnston death on 20 May 2021 in Osborne, Osborne County, Kansas, USA
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Latitude: 39.3764000
Longitude: -98.9717026

Family Members:

Parent

Leo Clifford Bales

(1902 - 1999)

Velma Mae Stull Bales

(1904 - 1996)

Spouse

Bill Eugene Johnston

(1924 - 2008)

Children

Cathy Johnston

(1955 - 1955)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Mount Ayr Cemetery
Alton, Osborne County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3764000, -98.9717026

2. Kill Creek Cemetery
Alton, Osborne County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3805528, -98.8967658

3. Pleasant Plain Cemetery
Osborne County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3367004, -99.0372009

4. Pleasant Valley Cemetery
Osborne County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4583015, -99.0077972

5. Pioneer Cemetery
Alton, Osborne County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4742012, -98.9749985

6. Mount Hope Cemetery
Bloomington, Osborne County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3939018, -98.8450012

7. Chalk Mound Cemetery
Laton, Rooks County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3208008, -99.0852966

8. Sumner Cemetery
Alton, Osborne County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4799995, -98.9338913

9. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Natoma, Osborne County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2708015, -99.0096970

10. Round Mound Cemetery
Osborne County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2630997, -98.9636002

11. Survey Cemetery
Woodston, Rooks County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3722000, -99.1333008

12. Aurora Cemetery
Laton, Rooks County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2778015, -99.0847015

13. IXL Cemetery
Natoma, Osborne County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2491989, -98.9218979

14. Woodston Cemetery
Woodston, Rooks County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4375000, -99.1268997

15. Grant Center Cemetery
Alton, Osborne County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5242004, -98.9708023

16. Spring Branch Cemetery
Woodston, Rooks County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5099983, -99.0580978

17. Covert Cemetery
Osborne County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2896996, -98.8107986

18. Bloomington Cemetery
Bloomington, Osborne County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4669800, -98.8120800

19. Cedar Bluff Cemetery
Osborne County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2496986, -98.8431015

20. Victor Cemetery
Osborne County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2380981, -98.8613968

21. Ash Rock Cemetery
Woodston, Rooks County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5248909, -99.0817719

22. Bristow Cemetery
Osborne, Osborne County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3506012, -98.7506027

23. Johnson Cemetery
Stockton, Rooks County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3493996, -99.1941986

24. Natoma Catholic Cemetery
Natoma, Osborne County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2054050, -99.0289480