Loganbill, Earl E. (1921-2004)

Newton Kansan obituary: 2004 June 21 p. 2

Birth date: 1921 Dec 20

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Newton Kansan obituary: 2004 June 22 p. 2

Text of obituary:

Earl E. Loganbill

HESSTON—Earl E. Loganbill, 82, died Sunday (June 20, 2004) at Memorial Home in Moundridge.

He was born Dec. 20, 1921, to Homer G. and Mary E. (Elliott) Loganbill in California, Mo. They preceded him in death. He married Lois Elaine Siebert Aug. 3, 1947. She preceded him in death. He married Wilma Janzen Towes [sic] Aug. 29, 1987, in Newton. She survives of Hesston.

He was a member of Faith Mennonite Church in Newton. He graduated from Missouri public schools and earned his bachelor's degree from Bethel College. Between 1942 and 1946, he served in Civilian Public Service. He worked for Farmland Industries as a COOP organizer. Later, he and his first wife co-published the Solomon Valley Post in Beloit. He was a strong advocate for peace and an understanding of pressing social issues. He was the co-founder of a study group on homosexual issues that met in the Newton area. He also was a member of the international listening committee for the Mennonite Church dealing with sexuality. He enjoyed spending time reading and researching. He enjoyed the Bethel College Life Enrichment series.

Other survivors include: a daughter, Carol Logan and family of Austin, Texas; two sons, Jerry Loganbill of Austin and Lorne Loganbill and partner Sterling Price of New York City; two step-sons, Bruce Towes [sic] and family of McKinney, Texas, and Phillip Towes [sic] of New York City; two grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a. m. Saturday at Bethel College Mennonite Church with Pastor Gordon Smith of Faith Mennonite Church in Newton officiating.

There will be a private family burial in Beloit.

Memorials have been established with the Mennonite Central Committee, Faith Mennonite Church and the Supportive Congregations Newton, all in care of Petersen Funeral Home.

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Newton Kansan obituary: 2004 June 23 p. 2A

Text of obituary:

Earl E. Loganbill

HESSTON—Earl E. Loganbill, 82, died Sunday (June 20, 2004) at Memorial Home in Moundridge.

He was born Dec. 20, 1921, to Homer G. and Mary E. (Elliott) Loganbill in California, Mo. They preceded him in death. He married Lois Elaine Siebert Aug. 3, 1947. She preceded him in death. He married Wilma Janzen Toews Aug. 29, 1987, in Newton. She survives of Hesston.

He was a member of Faith Mennonite Church in Newton. He graduated from Missouri public schools and earned his bachelor's degree from Bethel College. Between 1942 and 1946, he served in CPS. He worked for Farmland Industries as a COOP organizer. Later, he and his first wife co-published the Solomon Valley Post in Beloit. He was a strong advocate for peace and an understanding of pressing social issues. He was the co-founder of a study group on homosexual issues that met in the Newton area. He also was a member of the international listening committee for the Mennonite Church dealing with sexuality. He enjoyed spending time reading and researching. He enjoyed the Bethel College Life Enrichment series.

Other survivors include: a daughter, Carol Logan and family of Austin, Texas; two sons, Jerry Loganbill of Austin and Lorne Loganbill and partner Sterling Price of New York City; two step-sons, Bruce Toews and family of McKinney, Texas, and Phillip Toews of New York City; two grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren.

Memorial service will be 10:30 a. m. Saturday at Bethel College Mennonite Church with Pastor Gordon Smith of Faith Mennonite Church in Newton officiating.

His body was donated to The University of Kansas Medical Center.

Memorials have been established with the Mennonite Central Committee, Faith Mennonite Church and the Supportive Congregations Newton, all in care of Petersen Funeral Home.