Michael Jon Mayo, was born December 27, 1943, at Nevada, Iowa, to Elmor and Elva (Dooly) Mayo.  He departed this life unexpectedly July 23, 2019, at his home in Herington.

Mike graduated from high school at Colo, Iowa, in the spring of 1961.  He went to work with the railroad and was a welder.  After thirty-three years he retired.  He enjoyed fishing in Canada, the sons of the American Legion, and a supporter of the NRA.

Preceded in death by his parents.

Mike married Anna Bell Jarnagin on September 29, 1990, at Abilene, Kansas.  She survives of the home in Herington.  He is also survived two sisters, Kathy Tiffany of Nevada, Iowa, Susie Sutherland, husband-Chuck, of Des Moines, Iowa; a brother, James Mayo, wife-Janet, of Nevada, Iowa; twelve step-children; and many step-grandchildren, and step-great grandchildren.

Cremation is planned.

Yazel-Megli-Zeiner Funeral Home-Herington Chapel assisted with funeral arrangements.

Tony’s life began on July 10, 1930, in Stillwater, OK.  He is the son of William and Mary (Bradley) Schafers.  Tony served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War and served overseas in Okinawa.  He was united in marriage to Tillie Esparza on September 12, 1953 in Stillwater and they celebrated 65 years of marriage.  Tony worked maintenance at St. Luke Hospital for 35 years, then for the United States Postal Service for 30 years; he and Tillie worked together building houses and Tony was the owner of Tony’s Plumbing in Marion.  He was a parishioner at Holy Family Parish in Marion and member of the Knights of Columbus.  Tony was a member of the American Legion, VFW and the Catholic Foresters.

Tony’s greatest joy was his family which includes his wife of 65 years Tillie Schafers of Marion; children Leonard (Donna) Schafers of Newton and Dennis Schafers of Topeka; grandchildren Jason (Rebecca) Schafers of Marion, Travis (Kelley) Schafers of Marion, Shawn (Elizabeth) Schafers of Newton, Mary Schafers, Joseph Schafers, John Schafers, and Benjamin Schafers, all of Topeka; great-grandchildren Jay Schafers, Bridgette Francis, Amanda Schafers, Jerid Schafers, Emily Schafers, David Francis, Stevan Schafers, Sarah Schafers, Santiago Schafers, Trevor Schafers, Haiti Schafers, Saurora Schafers, Damyon Schafers and Dominic Schafers; his siblings Hope Ann Owens, Helen Downey, Jeanette Blasi, and Frances (Dr. Marty) Klenda and several nieces and nephews.  Tony passed away on July 22, 2019, at St. Luke Living Center in Marion.  He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings Victor, Bill, Clara, Mary, Josephine, and Delores.

Tony’s family will gather with friends on Friday from 5-7 p.m. at the Yazel-Megli-Zeiner Funeral Home, Marion.  A rosary prayer will be recited on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Family Parish, Marion followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. celebrated by Father Brian Bebak.  Tony will be laid to rest in Marion Cemetery with military honors.  Memorial contributions in his name may be directed to Knights of Columbus, Father Emil Kapaun Council 3423.

Virginia Louise Heerey was born May 15, 1935, at home in Aulne, Kansas, to Ferdinand and Helena (Hein) Winter. She started grade school at Brudertal and continued her education in Marion after her family moved into town in 1944. She graduated from Marion High School in 1952. Virginia married Charles A. Heerey at St. Mark Catholic Church in Marion the day after Christmas in 1953. Charles left for Germany a few weeks later as a member of the US Army.

Virginia worked at the local JC Penney store during high school and later as a telephone operator for Southwestern Bell in Marion. She was a homemaker during the years her children were at home. She later worked for the Clerk of the District Court for several years.

Virginia was baptized in the Evangelical United Brethren Church and was a faithful member of Eastmoor United Methodist Church. She was a member of Neo-Century Club and the St. Luke Hospital Auxiliary. She and Charles enjoyed many years playing cards, traveling and socializing with their close friends. They also enjoyed traveling with family including many vacations, a 50th wedding anniversary trip with their entire family to Hawaii, the International Balloon Festival in New Mexico, and a trip to Alaska. Her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were the pride and joy of her life.

Virginia passed away on July 22nd at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 65 years, and a brother, Don Winter. She leaves behind sons Brad (Rhonda) Heerey of Wichita and Doug (Lori) Heerey of Marion and daughter Cindy (Chuck) McSwain of Wichita. Additionally, survivors include eight grandchildren and eight (soon to be nine) great-grandchildren. Surviving siblings include sisters Bea Kelsey and Margie (Kenneth) Sandwell of Marion and sister-in-law Judy Winter of Ness City. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews.

Her family will gather with friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 25th at Yazel-Megli-Zeiner Funeral Home in Marion. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 26th at Eastmoor United Methodist Church in Marion. Memorial contributions in her name may be directed to Eastmoor United Methodist Church.

Mary C. Linn, 96, passed away on July 22, 2019 at Village Manor Nursing Home in Abilene, Kansas. Mary was born on May 1, 1923 in Richmond, Indiana. On Sept. 18, 1943 she married Charles Lee Linn. They spent many years in West Lafayette, Indiana where Charles was finance officer for Purdue University. The family moved to Leawood, Kansas in 1961. Mary set up and managed Walden Bookstores in the Kansas City area until she retired.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Linn, daughter, Kathy Holloway, grandson, Michael Holloway and daughter in law, Cathy Linn. She is survived by her two sons, Andy Linn (Jackie) of Abilene and Larry Linn of Kansas City, three grandchildren, four great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Angie (Linn) Nelson of Woodland Hills, California, Jody (Linn) Tovar of Lewisville, Texas, and Chris (Linn) Carleton of Mission, Kansas are granddaughters.

Graveside services for Mary will be 10:00 A.M., Friday, July 26, 2019 at New Basel Cemetery, rural Abilene with Pastor Lindsey Brummer officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions may be made to Community Bible Church in Abilene, in care of Martin Becker Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third ST., Abilene, Kansas 67410.

Donald L. Shepek, age 83, of Lenexa, formerly of Manhattan, died Friday July 19, 2019 in Lenexa.

He was born on December 14, 1935 in Narka, Kansas, the son of Joe and Leota Shepek. He served in the United States Air Force after graduating high school. He then attended Kansas State University and earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting and became a CPA.

On July 5, 1984 in Manhattan, he was united in marriage to Phyllis Chandler. She survives at their home in Lenexa.

Don worked for many years in Manhattan at his own accounting firm. He was a member of the AICPA. Also he was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 17. Don served as commander four times, in 1987-1988, 1988-1990, 1996-1997 and 1997-1998, and also was Legionnaire of the Year in 1991.

He was preceded in death by his step-son Robert Paul Ward.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children: Steve Shepek (Deb), of Manhattan, Todd Shepek (Siri), of Kansas City, Johnette Shepek, of McPherson, Kansas; step-daughter, Alayne Ward Burton (Chris), of Shawnee, Kansas, step-daughter-in-law, Catherine Ward. His siblings, Jim Shepek (Joyce), of Fairbury, Nebraska, Gary Shepek Lana, Chicago, and Carol Shorney (Fred), of Blue Springs, Missouri; grandchildren: Erin Shepek Hedrick (Kyle), John Shepek (Ashley), Tim Shepek (Jenna), Kaylee Ulbrich, Katie Burton Friesner (Nathan), Derek Burton, Jake Burton, Bryan Ward, and William Ward; great-grandchildren: Wyatt Hedrick, Audrey Hedrick, Grace Hedrick, Sophie Hedrick, Kailee Shepek, Aiden Shepek, Ava Shepek, and Beckett Shepek.

The family will greet friends during a visitation from 6:30 until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday July 24, 2019 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m Thursday July 25, 2019 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Chapel in Manhattan, with the Rev. Ben Duerfeldt officiating. Interment with military honors will follow the service at the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery at Fort Riley.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in memory of Don to the American Legion Post 17. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

Roger’s life began on May 17, 1946 in Peabody, Kansas.  He is the son of Charles and Fern (Palmer) Frans.  Roger is an alumnus of Marion High School and worked at Carlson’s Grocery in Marion both in high school and again currently.  He was an avid cyclist, riding over 20,000 miles on his bicycle annually.  Roger was a marathon runner, placing in the top one percent of all the marathons he competed in over the years. Roger was also a tri-athlete and an avid hiker.  He hiked the entire Appalachian Trail in 1983.  Roger also enjoyed woodworking and had operated his own building maintenance company in Boulder prior to moving back to Kansas.  He was a devotee of Paramahansa Yogoananda and the Self Realization Fellowship- a journey that began as a young man and helped guide him throughout life.  Roger is the father of Anya (Nick) Frans of Boulder, CO; the brother of Bernie Obermeyer of Eureka, KS and Myron (Susan Segal) Frans of Minneapolis, MN and friend to his former spouse Judith Frans.  Roger passed away unexpectedly on July 20, 2019 at his home.  He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Joyce Frans, and brothers Bill and Terry Frans.  In lieu of services, take a nice bike ride or a peaceful hike in memory of Roger.  Yazel-Megli-Zeiner Funeral Homes, Marion is serving the family planning private services.