Name: Marcine L. Johnson
Dateline: Concordia, KS
Marcine L. Johnson, age 86, died Sat., Sept. 27, 2014 at the Sterling House, Salina. She was born on March 31, 1928 in Clifton, KS to Pete & Edith (Graves) Peterson.
She graduated from Clifton High School. Marcine taught school until she married Herbert E. Johnson on June 1, 1947 in Clifton, KS. He preceded her on July 13, 2008. Marcine was an avid homemaker and Avon Saleswoman. She and Herb lived in Belleville until 1968 when they moved to Concordia. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Concordia, VFW Auxiliary, Heartland Auto Club, H.D.U. & the Friendship Club. Marcine enjoyed gardening, cooking & playing cards.
She is survived by her son, Michael Johnson, Pasco, WA; daughters, Rita Youngers, Wichita, Shirley Johnson (Jim), Concordia & Teresa Harris (Van), Salina; brother, Marlin "Bill" Peterson (Brenda), Clay Center; sisters in law, Maxine Peterson, Clay Center, Mary Peterson, Wamego & Gail Johnson, Sherwood, WI; grandchildren, Stacy Mitchell (Rocky), Topeka, Janna Coffey (Keith), Pasco, WA, Cynthia Cruz (Freddie), Pasco, WA; Amber Barkley (Adam), & Ryan Harris, both of Salina; great grandchildren, Rachelle & Cole Mitchell, Beth Ann, Caleb, Emma Kate & Elysa Coffey & Lucas Cruz.
She was preceded by her husband, Herbert; granddaughter, Kelly Johnson; parents; brothers, Glemo, Delmer & LaVerne Peterson & son in law, Robert Youngers.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am on Thurs., Oct. 2, 2014 at the First United Methodist Church, Concordia with Rev. Tessa Zehring officiating. Burial will follow at the Belleville Cemetery, Belleville. Visitation will be from 9 am to 9 pm Wed. at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia. The family will greet friends for an hour prior to the services at the church. The family suggests memorials to the First United Methodist Church, Meadowlark Hospice or KSDS, Inc. Assistance Dogs in care of the funeral home. For online condolences, please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.