Joel Walter Luther

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Family/Spouse: Alice Viola Yonally. Alice (daughter of James Yonally and Alice Jane Heald) was born on 22 Sep 1904 in Longford, Clay County, Kansas, United States; died on 5 Sep 1992 in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States; was buried in Highland Cemetery, Minneapolis, Ottawa County, Kansas, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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BROKEN ARROW, Okla. ? James J. Luther, 85, of Broken Arrow, Okla., died Sunday, March 8, 2015. He was born June 8, 1929, in Minneapolis, Kan.

Graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. March 28, at Highland Cemetery, Minneapolis.

James married Lola May Keeler in 1952. Lola (daughter of Martin Francis Keeler and Mary Elsie Stephen) was born on 15 May 1933 in Kansas, United States; died on 15 Jun 2012 in Rogers County, Oklahoma, United States; was buried in Highland Cemetery, Minneapolis, Ottawa County, Kansas, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: Tonya Jean "Tony" Sexton. Tonya was born on 7 Jan 1942 in Independence, Montgomery County, Kansas, United States; died on 27 Aug 2001 in Witchita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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(Research):Survivors include his brother Jim and nephew Steve and his wife Mary from Broken Arrow, OK; nephews Keith and Loran Luther from Salina; nephew Joel Luther from Minneapolis, nephew Dave and wife Laura Beth of Sarepta, LA

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Lloyd Luther was born July 26, 1934, east of Wells to Walter and Viola (Yonally) Luther and left this earthly life at the age of 80 years and one month on August 29, 2014, at the Ottawa County Health Center, where he had resided for the past two and one-half years.

Lloyd attended grade school in Wells and graduated in 1952 from Minneapolis High School. Lloyd would openly admit that school was not his favorite thing. He chose to spend his evening's playing cards rather than doing homework. However, music was a valuable part of school. He played the tuba in band and sang in Glee Club, Quartets, and Mixed Chorus. In later years Lloyd enjoyed singing at weddings and funerals.

After high school, Lloyd attended Brown Mackie School of Business in Salina and worked at State Street Grocery for $27.33 a week. In 1953, Lloyd began work in the office of International Milling in Salina and remained there until he was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1957. He served in Vilseck, Germany, for 19 months along with Elvis Presley.

After Lloyd was relieved from active duty, he returned to Salina and enlisted in the National Guard where he completed four years of active guard duty. Lloyd continued to work for International Milling in Salina, Greenville, TX, and North Kansas City, MO until his retirement in 1993. He contributed 40 years of dedicated service to the milling industry.

In 1996, Lloyd moved to Minneapolis, where he hosted many family get-togethers at his home. In 2003 he moved to the Elkhorn Apartments where he was an active supporter of the beautiful landscaping and Christmas decorating projects. He continued to host family dinners at the Elkhorn "party room."

Lloyd has always shown steadfast love and loyalty to friends and family. He was a devoted caretaker of his parents, his brothers, and his nephews. Lloyd spent a year taking care of his young great nephews while nephew Dave served in Saudi Arabia. After the death of his brother Logan, Lloyd provided guidance and support to Logan's four sons. He was always there for his aunts, uncles, and cousins, especially in times of sorrow. His quiet compassion and sincerity have been felt and appreciated throughout the years by his family and friends.

Lloyd had a special place in his heart for the children. Whether it was supplying his pantry with squirt cheese and Oreos, making milkshakes after school, or having Lifesavers on hand, he knew how to put a smile on their faces. The current generation of kids will remember the sets of state quarters that he saved for them. Lloyd was truly a man that knew the value of family.

Lloyd had been a member of the Miltonvale Christian Church, the Wells Methodist Church, the Greenville Christian Church and the Kansas City Christian Church. He faithfully attended and supported the Northland Cathedral in North Kansas City and the Free Methodist Church in Minneapolis.

Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents, brother Logan Luther, sisters-in-law Tonya Luther and Lola May Luther, nephew Kevin Luther, a long-time friend, Lloyd Smith, and his 'adopted' mother, Irene Hanes Sandow.

Survivors include his brother Jim and nephew Steve and his wife Mary from Broken Arrow, OK; nephews Keith and Loran Luther from Salina; nephew Joel Luther from Minneapolis, nephew Dave and wife Laura Beth of Sarepta, LA, and his 'adopted' sister Moyne Hanes Siler of Salina. Lloyd has numerous great nieces and nephews and nine first cousins, along with their children and grandchildren, who love him dearly.

Wilson Family Funeral Home, Minneapolis, KS

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Family/Spouse: Mary Lee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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(Research):8 grandchildren:
Alexander, Miles, Benjamin, Emma, Easton, Hannah, Skyla and Layton

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The Salina Journal - May 28, 2017

SHREVEPORT, La. ? David J. Luther, 62, passed away Oct. 22, 2016, in Shreveport. He was a member of the Salina South Class of 1972, and he retired from the U.S. Air Force after 24 years of service.

He is survived by: his brother and wife, Stephen and Mary Lee; his wife, Laura Beth; children, Charles and wife Sue Ann, Timothy, Michelle and Jennifer; and eight grandchildren, Alexander, Miles, Benjamin, Emma, Easton, Hannah, Skyla and Layton.

David was preceded in death by his parents, James and Lola May.

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 3, 2017, at Highland Cemetery, Minneapolis, Kan. Auld's Funeral Home, Shreveport, is handling arrangements.

Family/Spouse: Laura Beth. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Kevin D. Luther was born December 3, 1959 at Neodesha the son of Logan and Tonya Luther. He died October 6, 1993 in Salina.
Mr. Luther worked as an auto mechanic and for Tony's Pizza. He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion in Wichita.
Inurnment services were held on October 9 at Highland Cemetery in Minneapolis.

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Family/Spouse: Sue Ann. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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