Leona M. Brownlee Leona M. Brownlee, 95, of Wellington, died Sunday, Feb. 2, 1997, at Cedar View Good Samaritan Center. She lived in the Ashton area most of her life and moved to Wellington in 1990. She retired as postmaster at Ashton, after 32 years of service. Leona was born May 5, 1901 in Oreana, Ill. to Alonza and Olive Mae (Farran) Manly. She married Frank Brownlee on May 8, 1919 in Newkirk, Okla. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Ashton for many years and the National Postmasters Association. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Frank, on Dec. 2, 1975; five brothers; one sister; two grandsons; and one great-granddaughter. Survivors include her son, Delbert of Wellington; her daughters, Bessie Harder of Arkansas City and Nadine Wolf of Grove, Okla.; her sister, Grace Smith of Burden; nine grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 4, 1997, at the Memorial Lawn Cemetery Chapel in Arkansas City. Pastor Phil Wylie, of the First Southern Baptist Church, will officiate. A memorial has been established with Cedar View Good Samaritan Center. Donations may be left at the funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 9 p.m. this evening and 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday. The family will greet friends this evening from 7 to 9. The casket will be closed at the cemetery. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Lela Gravette Lela Gravette, 85, longtime Wellington resident, died Saturday, Feb. 1, 1997, at Columbia Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. Born Dec. 10, 1911 in Glen Allen, Mo., she was the daughter of W.L. and Euda Leona (Roark) Wallace. She moved to Paducah, Ky., as a young girl, then to Wynoka, Okla. before settling in Wellington when Lela was in the fifth grade. She graduated from Wellington High School and was married to Martin E. Gravette on Oct. 1, 1937 in Wellington. He preceded her in death on Jan. 14, 1957. Lela was self-employed for many years, operating the Cat'n Lantern Confectionery Store in Wellington, which she sold in 1953. She then owned the Rainbow Drive-In Theater in Wichita from October 1953 to July 1960. Lela was then a partner with Harry's Cafe in Wellington until the mid-1960s. After operating these businesses, Lela worked for Riley's Jewelry, Byler Lumber Company and Sober's Jewelry, all in Wellington. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Wellington, as well as Christian Womens Fellowship, Phoenix Chapter No. 159, Order of the Eastern Star and was past worthy matron and past district aide. She was also preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Reva Justice and Irene Glenn. Survivors include her son, William M. Gravette of Abilene; her daughter, Nancy G. Gravette of Palm Desert, Calif.; and her granddaughters, Meg Ellen Gravette and Beth Ann Gravette, both of Abilene. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 4, in Sumner Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Kendale d. Finley, of the First Christian Church, will officiate. Eastern Star services will be provided by the Phoenix Chapter No. 159 Order of the Eastern Star. A memorial has been established with the First Christian Church. Contributions may be left at the funeral home Friends may call at the funeral home until 9 this evening. Arrangements are by Hawks Funeral Home. Helen Violet Woodman Services for Helen Violet Woodman, who died Tuesday, Jan. 28, 1997, were held Saturday, Feb. 1, at the Hawks Funeral Home. The Rev. Marshall Schirer officiated. Special musical selections were "He The Pearly Gates Will Open" and "Under His Wings." Betty Pattrick was organist and David Milhon was vocalist. Casketbearers were Harlan Thomas, John DeJarnett, Kenneth Phillips, Jim Gallemore, George DeJarnett Jr. and Forrest Stalcup. Concluding services were at Prairie Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements were by Hawks Funeral Home. Lela M. Oglesby Lela M. Oglesby, 90, of Bedford, Texas, longtime resident of Wellington, died Tuesday, Feb. 4, 1997, in Bedford. She had been a resident of Bedford since October 1996. Lela was born Dec. 4, 1906 in Ponder, Mo., the daughter of Robert Andy and Ethel Jerusah (Morris) Towell. She was raised in Missouri and moved to Belvedere, Kan. She was united in marriage to Al Oglesby on Aug. 16, 1934 in Pratt. The couple moved to Wellington in 1938 from Belvedere. Lela was bookkeeper and business manager for the Wellington Daily News , retiring in 1971 after 30 years with the newspaper. She was a member of the Church of Christ; a past president of the Wellington Business and Professional Womens Club; past worthy matron of the Phoenix Chapter No. 159 Order of the Eastern Star; and was in the "Sweet Adelines." She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Al, on Jan. 25, 1974. Survivors include her nephews, Bradley and Bill Plough, both of St. Louis, Mo.; and her nieces, Jean Mizell of Tulsa, Okla. and Shirley McCauley of Poplar Bluff, Mo.; and numerous other nephews and nieces by marriage, who were close to Lela. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 8, at the Church of Christ in Wellington. Stanten Sikes will officiate. Interment will be in Prairie Lawn Cemetery. Eastern Star services will be provided by Phoenix Chapter No. 159. A memorial has been established with the Church of Christ. Contributions may be left at the funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home until 9 this evening. Arrangements are by Hawks Funeral Home. Walter "Wicks" Pappan OXFORD - Walter "Wicks" Pappan, 84, of Oxford, died Tuesday, Feb. 4, 1997, at the Riverview Manor in Oxford. Born March 15, 1912 on the Kaw Indian Reservation in Washunga, Okla., he was the son of Murphy and Effie (Withe) Pappan. Most of Walt's young adult life was spent working on the ranches around and in Hardy, Okla. Walt was employed by the Chapman-Barnard Ranch near Foraker, Okla., and the N.T. Olsen Ranch at Hardy. While in Hardy, Walt met Sylvia Killingsworth. The couple was married March 31, 1932 in Newkirk, Okla. After many years of ranch work, Walt went to work for the Missouri Pacific Railroad, where he retired after 30 years of service. During those years, Walt spent working cattle, breaking horses, roping, participating in rodeos, fishing and coon hunting. He was preceded in death by his parents and 10 brothers and sisters. Survivors include his wife, Sylvia of Oxford; his son, Walter of Greensburg; daughters, Donna Wilson and Charlotte Shaw-Gribble, both of Wichita; his sister, Dorcas Tate of Wichita; nine grandchildren, including Bill Shaw of Wellington, whom he and Sylvia raised; and several great-grandchildren. Services were held Friday, Feb. 7, 1997 at the Oxford Christian Church. The Rev. Danny Ginn officiated. Interment will be in the Oxford Cemetery. Memorials have been established with the Riverview Manor and the Oxford Christian Church. Contributions may be left at the funeral home. Arrangements are by Oliver-Hawks Funeral Home, Oxford. Roberta P. "Birdie" Greeno Roberta P. "Birdie" Greeno, 64, homemaker, died Saturday morning, Feb. 8, 1997, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. She was a Wellington resident most of her life, after living seven years in Siloam Springs, Ark. Birdie was born Feb. 18, 1932 in Wellington to Robert and Margaret (Fuller) Knowles. She married Everett Greeno on Aug. 24, 1950 in Wellington. She was a graduate of Wellington High School. She was a member of the First Christian Church. Survivors include her husband, Everett, of the home; her sons, Jay Greeno of Wichita and Scott Greeno of Topeka; her daughter, April Greeno of Wellington; her grandchildren, Jennifer and Malorie Kinyon and Melissa and Matthew Greeno. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 11, at the First Christian Church. Pastor Sallie Shore will officiate. Interment will be at Sumner Memorial Gardens. A memorial has been established with the First Christian Church. Donations may be left at the funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home until 9 this evening. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Ruth L. Voigtlander ARKANSAS CITY -- Ruth L. Voigtlander, 83, Arkansas City, died Monday. Graveside services -- 2 p.m., Wednesday, Forest Hill Cemetery in Ashton. Survivors -- son, Ernest Eugene Voigtlander of Arkansas City; daughters, Mary Long and Matha Buchanan, both of Arkansas City, Eva Duncan of Sedan and JoAnn Stoddard of Rock; stepdaughter, Pearl Wolf of Lee's Summit, Mo.; sister, Helen Baker of Wellington; 12 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Visitation -- until 9 this evening and Wednesday, 9 a.m. to noon, at the funeral home. Memorial -- Center for Basic Cancer Research of Kansas State University. Contributions may be left at the funeral home. Hawks Funeral Home, Arkansas City. [Published February 11, 1997] Cecilia L. Gass HASTINGS, Neb. -- Cecilia L. Gass, 93, of the Kensington, died Feb. 6 [1997]. Services -- were held Monday, First Presbyterian Church, Hastings. Survivors -- daughter, Leila Hemmingsen of Wellington; son, W. Camden of East Moline, Ill.; and sister, Cozette Cranor of Hutchinson. Thurston "Atch" Atchley AMARILLO, Texas -- Thurston "Atch" Atchley, 73, of Amarillo, formerly of Wellington, retired Santa Fe Railroad clerk, died Tuesday. Memorial services -- 4 p.m., Thursday, Blackburn-Shaw Memorial Chapel, Amarillo. Graveside -- 3 p.m., Saturday, Hawkins Cemetery, Parks, Ark. Survivors -- wife, Carol Atchley, of the home; daughters, Susan Raney of Pine, Colo., Deborah Camp of Amarillo and Tamara Allen of Canyon, Texas; sons, Michael Lister of Cedar Hill, Texas and Stephen Atchley of Wellington; mother, Thelma Atchley of Parks; and sister, Venice Keener of Parks; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Memorial -- Wellness Center of Mid American Nazarene College in Olathe. Eldon H. Stearns Eldon H. Stearns, 71, retired seismic observer for Geosearch, Inc., died Wednesday, Feb. 12, 1997, at his home in Hays. He had lived in Hays for 19 years and was born and raised in Wellington. Stearns was born Sept. 29, 1925 in Wellington to William and Flora (Records) Stearns. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the American Legion in Hays. He was preceded in death by his parents. His identical twin brother, Elwin, died on Friday, Feb. 14. Survivors include his sons, James H. Stearns of Great Bend and Eric C. Stearns of College Station, Texas; his sisters, Nina Swanson of Overland Park and Wilma Rhea of Paris, Texas; and four grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Thursday, Feb. 20, at Prairie Lawn Cemetery. The Rev. Kendale Finley, of the First Christian Church, will officiate. Friends may sign the book at the funeral home from 6 to 9 on Wednesday evening. The casket will remain closed. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Francis Dean Hess Francis Dean Hess, 55, died in an accident in Fort Hood, Texas on Sunday, Feb. 16, 1997. He died in a sanctioned moto-cross race, pursuing his love of the organized sport of off-road dirt track racing. He was born in Wellington on July 27, 1941, the oldest of two sons born to Melvin and Ethel Hess. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church and attended the Wellington public schools, graduating with the class of 1959. Francis was an extremely popular student, lettering three years in football and track, serving on the Kay Board and active in the Letterman's Club. His dedication to his classmates and fellow students never waned over the interceding 36 years. He worked diligently on class reunions and maintaining lasting friendships in Wellington, a difficult task from his home in Dickinson, Texas, near Houston. Francis' dedication to his family, friends and hometown was an inspiration to all who knew him. He attended Fort Hays State and served in the United States Navy. He was a contractor, working in several states and settling in southern Texas. He is survived by his mother, Ethel Hess, of the family home in Wellington, and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Melvin, and his brother, Charles. Graveside services will be held in Wellington at Prairie Lawn Cemetery on Friday, Feb. 21, at 2 p.m. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 7 to 9 and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. A memorial in his name has been established benefitting the Avenue of Flags. Donations may be left at the funeral home. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Wilford Ray "Bill" Collins Wilford Ray "Bill" Collins, of Blackwell, died Monday, Feb. 17, 1997 at Blackwell Regional Hospital. he was 69. Services will be held at 2:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 20, at the Hackler Funeral Home Memory Chapel, 301 W. Blackwell. The Rev. Leon Jackson, fo the Bible Holiness Church, will be the officiant. Burial will be conducted in the Caldwell Cemetery at Caldwell. Arrangements are under the direction of Hackler Funeral Home, Blackwell. Mr. Collins was born March 20, 1927 in Argonia and was the son of Ray and Mildred (Davis) Collins. He graduated from Deer Creek High School in 1945, at which time he enlisted in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He and Bonnie Jean Eshelman were married March 18, 1950 at Caldwell. They resided in Caldwell after their marriage, before moving to a farm east of Hunnewell. He was a custom harvester and followed the harvest from Texas to the Canadian border. He retired in 1977 and he and his family settled in the Deer Creek/Lamont, Okla. area. In 1994, Mr. Collins and his wife, Bonnie, moved to Blackwell. He was a member of the Wesleyan Church of Blackwell. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie, of the home; his mother, Mildred Collins of Blackwell; two sons, Wilford Gene Collins and his wife, Christian, of Blackwell, and Richard Ray Collins and his wife, Paula, of Lamont; one sister, Joleen Cranmer and her husband, Bert, of Wellington; and four grandchildren, Wilford Collins, Morgan Collins, Sarah Collins and Westin Collins. He was preceded in death by his father, Ray Collins. Dale Brenton Washburn Military graveside services for Dale Brenton Washburn, who died Thursday, Feb. 13, 1997, were held Monday, Feb. 17, at the Prairie Lawn Cemetery. Chaplain Doug Smith, of the American Legion Tom Schwinn Post No. 90, officiated. Casketbearers were Michael Washburn, Brent Washburn, John Brand, Kris Harrod, Russell Washburn, Larry Washburn, John Hernandez and Robert Nutter. Frank Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Lois Vivian Burke Allton Lois Vivian Burke Allton, daughter of William Herbert "Ted" Burke and Maude Perry Burke, was born on Sept. 20, 1917 on a farm in Harper County, Kansas. She passed away on Feb. 6, 1997 at the Sumner Regional Medical Center in Wellington at the age of 79. She was baptized and attended grade school at the Immaculate Conception in Danville. Lois graduated from Harper High School on May 24, 1935. On Aug. 11, 1936, she married Elmer Darous Allton in Wichita and to this union three sons were born. In August 1986, the couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Lois was an active member of her church, was devoted to her family and was a member of many genealogy groups. She traced her family's roots, and was very helpful to others who were looking for theirs. She loved to travel, to garden and she loved her cats and dogs. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Elmer; and her brother, Ivan Burke. She is survived by her three sons, Bill Allton and his wife, Kay, Philip Allton and his wife, Linda, all of Wellington, and Kevin Allton and his wife, Debbie, of Salina; her sister, Margurite Drouhard of Danville; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; other relatives; and many friends. Recitation of the Rosary was held at 6 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 9, in the Elliott Funeral Home at Harper. The Funeral Mass was at 10 a.m., Monday, Feb. 10, in the Immaculate Conception Church in Danville. Father Robert Hartmann officiated. Jill Drouhard sang "Amazing Grace," "Prayer of St. Francis" and "On Eagle's Wings." She was accompanied by the organist, Marie Alder. Alter servers were Nicholas Blanchat, Megan Blanchat and Joe Ricke. The reader was Randy Blanchat. Casketbearers were Jeff Allton, Michael Allton, James Allton, David Allton, Albert Jansen, Ken Frazier and Ivan Burke. Interment was in the Fairview Cemetery at Danville, under the direction of Elliott Funeral Home in Harper. Memorials may be given to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in memory of Lois V. Allton. Don Howe MULVANE -- Don Howe, 66, Western Resources meter shop foreman, died Monday. Services -- were held Thursday, Mulvane United Methodist Church. Survivors -- wife, Wilma of Mulvane; daughters, Debbie Howe-Rascoll of Lawrence, Peggy of Austin, Texas and Susan Hirt of Cheney; and three grandchildren. Memorials -- Mulvane United Methodist Church and Kansas Korean War Memorial, 1703 N. Charles, Wichita, KS 67203. Senter-Smith Mortuary, Mulvane. [Published February 28, 1997] John Lawrence LaBrue John Lawrence LaBrue, 86, of Fresno, Calif., former resident of Wellington, retired Santa Fe Railroad employee, died Jan. 10 [1997]. Memorial services -- were held Jan. 17 at St. Lukes Methodist Church in Fresno. Survivors -- wife, Betty; daughter, Johnette Moore of Lewiston, Ind.; sons, Jack of Roseville, Calif. and Terry of Seattle, Wash.; brother, Homer, of Thomas, Okla.; four grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Michael Lee Newman Michael Lee Newman, 50, of Wellington, died Sunday morning, March 2, 1997, in Wellington. Born March 19, 1946 in Woodward, Okla., he was the son of Doss Curtis and Dorthy Ellen (Ramey) Newman. Mike was raised in and attended schools in Alva, Okla. He moved to Wellington in 1969 and was employed as a cabinet maker with the Mobile Villa Trailer Factory. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Dallas Curtis Newman. Survivors include his brothers, William "Bill" Newman of Wellington and sister, Mary White of Lake Jackson, Texas, Lila Brown of Arlington, Wash. and Doris Haltom of Vinita, Okla. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 5, at Prairie Lawn Cemetery. David Harader will officiate. A memorial has been established with the Community Hospice of Wichita. Contributions may be left at the funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Arrangements are by Hawks Funeral Home. Gerald D. Fowlie ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Gerald D. Fowlie, 78, former Caldwell and Wellington resident, retired district court judge and attorney in the Nuremberg Trials, died Feb. 22 [1997]. Services -- were held at Church of the Risen Savior, 7701 Wyoming NE, Albuquerque. Survivors -- wife, Georgina; son, Robert Fowlie of Albuquerque; and daughters, Katherine Matthews of Burlington, Vt., Lea Fowlie of Alexandria, Va. Paul W. Demoret WICHITA -- Paul W. Demoret, 82, retired Boeing Aircraft mechanic, died Sunday. Services -- 3 p.m., Wednesday, Resthaven Mortuary Chapel, 11800 W. Highway 54, Wichita. Burial -- Resthaven Gardens of Memory. Survivors -- wife, Effie, of the home; daughter, Barbara Breitenbach of Wichita; and sisters, Esther McCarney of Wichita and Hulda Broughton and Ruth Freeman, both of Wellington. Memorial -- American Diabetes Association. Resthaven Mortuary. [Published March 4, 1997] Clara B. Gelvin WINFIELD -- Clara B. Gelvin, 86, former employee at William Newton Memorial Hospital and Winfield Laundry and Dry Cleaners, died Monday. Graveside services -- 2 p.m., Wednesday, Union Cemetery, Winfield. Survivors -- sister, Bessie Waldrope of Wellington. Memorial -- American Heart Association. Visitation -- Until 8 this evening, Swisher-Taylor & Morris Funeral Home, 803 Loomis, Winfield. [Published March 4, 1997] Bertha Iona Byers Bertha Iona Byers, 91, of Wichita, former South Haven, Wellington and Pratt resident, passed away Monday, March 4, 1997, at the Manor Care Health Services Center in Wichita. Born Dec. 27, 1905 in Ellis County, she was the daughter of John and Anna (Rasmussen) Byers. She was raised in the South Haven community. She graduated from South Haven High School with the class of 1923. She attended South West Sanitarium Training School for Nursing in Wichita, graduating in 1928. She was employed in Wichita, Billings, Mont., Amarillo, Texas and was co-owner of the Stafford City Hospital as well as a supervisor of the Wellington Hospital and an administrator of Cedar View Good Samaritan Center in Wellington. Bertha was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Florence Byers and Mary Britton; and her brothers, Frank, Herbert, Perry, Otto, Jack, Fredrick and Oliver "Buster" Byers. She is survived by 13 nieces and nephews and many friends. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, March 8, in Rose Hill Cemetery at South Haven. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from noon to 9 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. Arrangements are by Hawks Funeral Home. George William Brooks Jr. George William Brooks Jr., 78, died Monday, Jan. 12, 1998, at Columbia Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. He had been a resident of Wellington since 1946, moving from Dalton. He owned the Dalton Corner Service Station for over 20 years and retired after 35 years as an employee of Cargill, Inc. He was born July 7, 1919 in Mulvane to George and Elsie Mae (Munro) Brooks. He married Eva Winifred on Sept. 9, 1950 in Wichita. George served in the Army during World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Eva in September 1989; and two sisters. Survivors include his brother, Harold Brooks, of Wellington, and his sister, Bessie Martin, of Pretty Prairie. Services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 15, at the Frank Funeral Home. Pastor Cheryl Bell of Pretty Prairie United Methodist Church, will officiate. Military graveside services will be at the Oxford Cemetery. A memorial has been established with the American Diabetes Association. Donations can be left at the funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 9 this evening. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Ernest J. Evans Services for Ernest J. Evans, who died Friday, Jan. 9, 1998, were held Tuesday, Jan. 13, at the Corbin United Methodist Church. The Rev. Judy Ramsey and the Rev. Warren Smith officiated. Musical selections were "My God and I" and "How Great Thou Art." Rod and Pam Lungren sang a duet and Frances Kloefkorn was organist. Ushers were Rod Lungren and Danny Shoffner. Casketbearers were Patrick Evans, David Evans, Cory Young, Brian Evans, Andy Schuchart, Michael Evans and Scott Evans. Interment was in the Corzine Cemetery at Corbin. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Bernadine May Shaffer Bernadine May Shaffer, 91, Wellington, died Thursday, Jan. 15, 1998 at Sumner Regional Medical Center. She was a homemaker. Bernadine was born May 1, 1906 in Anson, daughter of J.W. and Mable (Notewear) Bonham. She was united in marriage to Earl J. Shaffer on June 5, 1927 in Wichita. Bernadine was preceded in death by her parents, her husband on July 18, 1982, one son and five brothers. Survivors include her daughters, Colleen Carson and Earlene Shaffer both of Wellington; her grandchildren Jan Daniels of Mineola and Steve Carson of El Dorado. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19 at the Austin Cemetery in Anson. The Rev. Nel Holmes of the First United Methodist Church will be officiating. A memorial fund has been established with the Chisholm Trail Museum. Friends may call Saturday from 5-9 p.m. and Sunday from 5-9 p.m. Arrangements are by Frank Funeral Home. Rollan C. Hock Rollan C. Hock, 57, of Wellington, died Thursday, Jan. 15, 1998 at Sumner Regional Medical Center. Rollan was born Dec. 21, 1940 in Harper, the son of Fred and Mamie (Sears) Hock. He was united in marriage to Teresa Marie Fagan on October 13, 1962 in Danville, Ks. Rollan was the regional sales manager for Spear Hardware. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Marie of the home; son, Shawn of Wellington; daughter, Valerie Hartley, of Wellington; brothers Calvin of Mulvane, Clinton of Stillwater, Okla; sisters Delores Jones of Wellington, Kathleen Creed of Paul's Valley, TX; 3 grandchildren. Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 19th at Frank Funeral Home with Pastor Sallie Shore of the First Christian Church officiating. Interment will be in the Milan Cemetery. Friends may call Saturday 1:00-9:00 p.m. and Sunday 1:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. Arrangements are by Frank Funeral Home. Minnie Opal Smith Minnie Opal Smith, 89, of Wellington, died Thursday, Jan. 15, 1998, at Cedar View Good Samaritan Center. Minnie was born May 12, 1908 in Cuba, MO, the daughter of Harry and Ella (Gansler) Ruddick. She was united in marriage to Ted Smith in 1926 in Alva, Okla. Minnie was a member of First United Methodist Church and V. F. W. Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers and sisters and husband and two sons. Survivors include her sons, Kenneth Smith of Wichita, Ted Smith of Germany; daughters, Darlene Gibson of Irving, Texas, Carolyn Harris of Germany, four grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, 1998 at Prairie Lawn Cemetery with the Reverend Nel Holmes of the First United Methodist Church officiating. A memorial fund has been established with the First United Methodist Church or Wheat Capital Manor. Donations can be left at the funeral home. Friends may call Sunday from 5-9 p.m. and on Monday from 5-9 p.m. Arrangments are by Frank Funeral Home. Fay L. Roberts Services for Fay L. Roberts, who died Sunday, Jan. 11, 1998, were held Wednesday, Jan. 14, 1998 at the Rose Hill Cemetery, South Haven. The Rev. Paul Graham officiated. Interment was at the Rose Hill Cemetery, South Haven. Frank Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Roland E. Ruff Services for Roland E. Ruff, who died Sunday, Jan. 11, 1998, were held Wednesday, Jan. 14, 1998 at Frank Funeral Home. The Rev. Randy Abbey officiated. Musical selections included "How Great Thou Art" and "Just A Closer Walk With Thee." Kay Medley was soloist and Donnis Whaley was organist. Eulogy was given by Deanna Stambaugh and tribute was by Chris Tuzicka. Casketbearers were George A. Johnston, Ken Stinnett, Jary Griffith, Jack Dresslar, Bill Tuzicka, Bob Craig, Wayne White and Bob Russell. Interment was at the Sumner Memorial Gardens. Frank Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Russell King Taggart Russell King Taggart of North Granby, Conn., husband of Geraldine (Riebold) Taggart for 47 years, died Thursday, Jan. 15, 1998. He was born in Wellington, May 5, 1919, the son of Earl J. and Almeda (King) Taggart. Russell served in the United States Army in the Philippine Islands during the second World War. He had lived 37 years in Connecticut and before retiring in 1984, he was employed as an aerospace engineer at Hamilton Standard. Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, Russell and Kentley, both of Connecticut, and a daughter, Karen Cole, of Roger, Ark.; a brother and sister-in-law, James and Dorothy Taggart; a sister and brother-in-law, Joan and C.E. Russell, all of Wellington; three grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and two half brothers, Melvern and Marshall Taggart. A memorial service was held Sunday, Jan. 18, at 4 p.m. at the Hayes Huling and Carmon Funeral Home in Granby, Conn. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimers Association, Northern Connecticut Chapter, 790 Maple Ave., Hartford, Conn. 06114-2317. Jo A. Spidel WINFIELD -- Jo A. Spidel, 70, of Winfield, former Arkansas City, Wellington and Wichita special education teacher, died Tuesday. Services -- were held Saturday, First United Methodist Church, Winfield. Interment -- Burlingame Cemetery. Survivors -- husband, Earl, of the home; son, Tom Spidel of Wichita; daughter, Barbara Smith of Huntsville, Ala. and Jean Marie Brink of Gaeta, Italy; sisters, Cora Myers of Decatur, Ga., Marion Ruth Jenson of Aptos, Calif. and Eugenia Berger of Littleton, Colo.; and two grandchildren. Swisher-Taylor and Morris Funeral Home, Winfield. [Published January 19, 1998] David V. "Dave" Williams CALDWELL -- David D. "Dave" Williams, 73, stockman and well driller, died Saturday. Services -- 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, First Presbyterian Church, Caldwell. Interment -- Caldwell City Cemetery. Survivors -- wife, Marian, of Caldwell; son, Terry, of Wellington; daughters, Patti Sprague of Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia, and LuAnn Jamison, Michelle Williams and Danielle Schmidt, all of Caldwell; brother, Tom Williams of Winfield; sisters, Gwen Rice and Kathy Risley, both of Caldwell; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Elliott-Schaeffer Mortuary, Caldwell. [Published January 19, 1998] Nellie Gertrude John MULVANE -- Nellie Gertrude John, 100, homemaker, died Jan. 12 [1998]. Services -- were held Thursday, Senter-Smith Mortuary, Mulvane. Interment -- Mulvane Cemetery. Survivors -- son, Wayne John of Belle Plaine; daughter, Helen Morton of Topeka; three grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Memorials -- Mulvane United Methodist Church or Alzheimers and Related Diseases Association. Senter-Smith Mortuary, Mulvane. Mildred Irene Cairns Kile Mrs. Mildred Kile was the youngest child of Lloyd R. and Maggie Jane Lowther Cairns. Born in Hutchinson on Nov. 23, 1930, she died in Tucson, Ariz. on Dec. 26, 1997. Mrs. Kile is pre-deceased by her three older brothers, all in Kansas, Lloyd Jr., Lee M., and Robert Cairns. During her life, Mrs. Kile faithfully and lovingly raised her three children alone after the death of her first husband, Wayne L. Morris. In the late 1960s, Mrs. Kile successfully wroked her way through LPN nursing school in McPherson, which career she worked in up to the late 1980s when she was stricken with severe rheumatoid arthritis in Anchorage, Alaska. Even throughout her pain and suffering, Mrs. Kile continued helping her children as best she could. Her oldest daughter, Maggie, through her disabling MS, her son, Richard, and her youngest child, Leslie. Mrs. Kile went to God according to her last wishes. She was surrounded by her children and son-in-law, John P. Medeiros, her grandson, Gavin Cairns, as wll as her beloved, faithful pets, who would not leave her side. Mrs. Kile died at her daughter's, Leslie's, home in Tucson, Ariz., where she had lvied for a number of years, at 6:30 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 26, 1997. She is survived by Mrs. Maggie Morris Medeiros, her son-in-law, Mr. John Paul Medeiros, Mr. Richard Morris, Miss Leslie (nee Morris) Cairns, granddaughter, Denise (nee Howard) Cairns, great-grandson, Gavin Cairns, and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Violet Cairns, and her nieces and nephews and their children. Also left to fondly remember her are many friends throughout the United States. A memorial service was held in Tucson, Ariz., on Sunday, Dec. 28, 1997. Her children and son-in-law, John, and great-grandson, Gavin, and friends were gathered together to honor her. Memorial services will also be held in Wellington, at a time yet to be announced. Neill E. Heeney Neill E. Heeney, 99, of Wellington, died Monday night, Jan. 19, 1998, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. He was a retired farmer and had lived in the South Haven community most of his life. Neill was born Sept. 23, 1898 in Kay County, Okla. to Nicholes and Mary (Geeslin) Heeney. He was married to Mildred (Hedges) Heeney. He served in the U.S. Army during World War I. He was a charter member of the South Haven Christian Church and was a member of the American Legion Post NO. 259 in Braman, Okla. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mildred, in 1983; one brother; and one son, Marvin. Survivors include his son, Edwin A. Heeney, of Dunnigan, Calif.; two daughters, Alois Hutchison and Dorothy Harader, both of Wellington; 15 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 24, at the South Haven Christian Church. Interment will be at the Rose Hill Cemetery in South Haven. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to the South Haven Christian Church. Donations may be left at the funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 9 p.m. on Thursday and from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. David Vernon Williams David Vernon Williams was born on Sept. 28, 1924 at the Williams family farm in Sumner County and passed away on Saturday, Jan. 17, 1998 in Caldwell. He was the son of Clifford and Addie Crumbliss Williams. He attended Bailey School for eight years and then transferred to Caldwell, from which he graduated in 1942. Dave joined the Navy following his graduation and saw active service as an aviation radioman in the Pacific in World War II. Following his discharge, he returned to Caldwell, where he married his high school sweetheart, Marian Prophet on Feb. 23, 1946. To this union six children were born: Terry Nolan, Linda Jane, Patti Kay, Lu Ann, Mari Michelle and Lisa Danielle. Dave traveled the world as an experienced water and oil-well driller and seismographer to places such as Iraq, Tunisian, Venezuela, Ethiopia and many others. Upon returning to Caldwell in 1971, he farmed and co-owned the Caldwell Livstock Sales Co. He drilled water wells around the area and custom harvested with his son, Terry. Dave retired in 1983, and turned his attention to his love of history. He spent many hours researching the history of Caldwell and surrounding areas and belonged to the Historical Society, the Border Queen Museum Board and the Storytellers Association. Many a time when someone had a question about a historical fact, the answer was "Ask Dave." His other favorite hobby was sports -- and he was always seen at the local ball park or gymnasium watching his children and grandchildren play ball. He had a nickname for everyone in the family -- andhe took pride in all of their achievements. Dave was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Addie Williams; a daughter, "Janie;" and two brothers, Glenn and Jim Williams. He is survived by his wife, Marian, of the home; his son, Terry Nolan, and his wife, Jan; daughters, Patti Kay and PHil Sprague, Lu Ann and Alan Jamison, Michelle Williams and Danielle and Kevin Schmidt; eight grandchildren: Kyle Spragues, Clint Sprague, Amy Wilkey, Wyatt Williams, Courtney Akers, Carey Akers, Cecily Jamison and Kellen Schmidt; and five great-grandchildren. He is also survived by one brother, Tom Williams of Winfield; and two sisters, Gwen Rice and Kathy Risely, both of Caldwell. A memorial has been established with the Caldwell Historical Society/Border Queen Museum. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 21, in the First Presbyterian Church of Calwell. The Rev. Judee Ramsey officiated. Wade Williams sang "Peace In The Valley" and "Amazing Grace." Pat Barrett was pianist and Freda Cink was organist. Casketbearers were his grandsons: Kyle Sprague, Clint Sprague, Wyatt Williams, Chris Wilkey, Craig Williams and Kent Williams. Honroary casketbearers were Marvin Kloefkorn, Harold White, Chet Foster, Howard Hudson, Duane Nulik and Dean Bruey. Interment was in the Caldwell City Cemetery, under the direction of Schaefer Mortuary. Mildred M. Hunter CALDWELL -- Mildred M. (Cink) Hunter, 72, nurse and ward clerk for the Wellington Hospital, died Monday. Services -- 10:30 a.m., Friday, Caldwell United Methodist Church. Interment -- Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Bluff City. Survivors -- daughters, Vickie Guthrie of Golden, Colo. and Charlotte Phillips of Edmond, Okla.; brother, Larry Cink of Medford, Okla.; sister, Pauline England of Medford; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Memorials -- Caldwell United Methodist Church or Ronald McDonald House. Eliott-Schaeffer Mortuary, Caldwell. [Published January 21, 1998] Nina Beatrice Rawlins Nina Beatrice Rawlins, 87, Wellington, died Thursday, Jan. 22, 1998, at her home. Graveside services and interment will be held at 1:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 26, at the Prairie Lawn Cemetery. Pastor Phil Wylie will officiate. A memorial has been established with the Wellington Public Library. Contributions may be left at the funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on Monday from 9 a.m. to noon. Mrs. Rawlins was born on June 22, 1910 in Abilene, the daughter of Daniel Walter and Emma A. Kohn Haverstock. The family moved to a farm near Perth in 1917. She attended school and was graduated from Wellington High School in 1928. She married Lynn George Rawlins on Sept. 29, 1945 in Reno, Nev. They moved to Wellington from California in 1972. He died on April 16, 1993. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Clifford Haverstock, Leo Haverstock, Fred Haverstock and Dewey Haverstock; and two sisters, Mildred Funderburk and Elsie Hutcherson. Arrangements were by Hawks Funeral Home. Nancy E. Evans Nancy E. Evans, 93, retired nurse and homemaker, of Madison, died Thursday. Graveside services -- 2 p.m., Monday, Prairie Lawn Cemetery, Wellington. Survivors -- son, Estel Ray Evans of Kansas City, Mo.; daughter, Bartene Terry of Jenks, Okla.; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Visitation -- 10 to 11 a.m., Wilson Funeral Home, Madison. [Published January 23, 1998] G.H. "Gene" Manny WINFIELD -- G.H. "Gene" Manny, 82, retired owner of Manny Hardware and Manny Hearing Aid Co. and Accounting Service, died Thursday. Services -- 2 p.m., Monday, Miles Funeral Service, Winfield. Interment -- Highland Cemetery. Survivors -- wife, Zoa, of the home; daughter, Jennis J. Wilcox of Winfield; and two granddaughters. Memorials -- First Presbyterian Church in Winfield and Hospice, Inc. Miles Funeral Service. [Published January 23, 1998] Dorothea Angela McIntire Dorothea Angela McIntire, 86, Wellington, retired elementary school teacher, died Saturday, Jan. 24, 1998, at Beverly Health and Rehabilitation Center, Wellington. Graveside services and interment were held at 3 p.m., Monday, Jan. 26, at Sumner Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Larry Stewart officiated. Mrs. McIntire was born on Dec. 21, 1911 in Perth, the daughter of Bert S. and Nora B. Waddell Servis. She was a graduate of Wellington High School and Southwestern College, Winfield. She taught elementary school in Wellington for over 25 years and was awarded Master Teacher. She married Donald C. McIntire in June 1947 in Wellington. He died on April 2, 1970. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, where she had served as church elder. She was also a member of Womens Circle IV, United Presbyterian Women, Library Board, Concerned Citizens, Retired Teachers, Kappa Kappa Iota, Wellington Book Club and the Republican Party. Survivors include her son, Carter, and his wife, Janice Moser, of Wellington; one sister, Hazel Routh of Wellington; three grandchildren, Susan Bell of Pensacola, Fla., Cynthia Hiebert of Lawrence and David Moser of Denver, Colo.; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and one sister, Thelma James. A memorial has been established with the First Presbyterian Church. Contributions may be left at the funeral home. Arrangements were by Hawks Funeral Home. Anna Marie Weber Anna Marie Weber, 92, homemaker, died Friday, Jan. 23, 1998, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. She had been a Wellington resident for 61 years. Anna was born July 18, 1905 in Andale, to Casper and Gertrude (Hilbus) Rohling. She married Anthony M. Weber on Feb. 28, 1927 in Andale. She was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Anna was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Anthony, in Dec. 14, 1979; three brothers; seven sisters; and one grandson. Survivors include six sons, Eugene of Wichita, Anthony of Fredonia, Francis of Blue Mound, Paul and Allen of Wellington and Charles of Beaver, Okla.; four daughters, Mildred Eichman of Westmoreland, Vera Kohls of Bella Vista, Ark., Bernice Zook of Webster, Texas and Norma Larsen of Houston, Texas; 30 grandchildren; and 35 great-grandchildren. Vigil services were held at 3 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 25, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Mass of the Christian Burial was held at 10 a.m., Monday, Jan. 26, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Father Andrew J. Seiler officiated. Lector was Dale Weber. Eucharistic minister was Ron Weber. Musical selections were "How Great Thou Art" and "Prayer of St. Francis." Song leader was Connie Bales and organist was Pam Montenegro. Ushers were Jason Weber, Douglas Weber and Brent Eichman. Honorary casketbearers were Eugene Weber, Francis Weber, Charles Weber, Anthony Weber, Paul Weber and Allen Weber. Casketbearers were Kevin Weber, Bradley Weber, Steve Eichman, Gregg Weber, James Weber and David Eichman. Interment was in Sumner Memorial Gardens. Memorials have been established with the American Heart Association or the Arthritis Foundation. Donations may be left at the funeral home. Frank Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Neill E. Heeney Services were Neill E. Heeney, who died Monday, Jan. 19, 1998, were held Saturday, Jan. 24, at the South Haven Christian Church. The Rev. Gene Hellstern officiated. Musical selections were "What A Friend We Have In Jesus," by soloist, Helen Sawyer, and "Amazing Grace," by soloist Stanely Heeney. Organist was Kay Byers and pianist was Bonnie Quillen. Ushers were Floyd Mowbray and Lewis Kuchar. Casketbearers were Charles Hutchison, Dale Hutchison, Kevin Heeney, Tim Heeney, Stanley Heeney and Steven Heeney. Interment was at the Rose Hill Cemetery, South Haven. Graveside hymn was "God Be With You Til We Meet Again." Frank Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Beaulah Ellen Quimby Beaulah Ellen Quimby, 88, of Oxford, formerly of Ponca City, Okla., died Thursday. Services -- 2 p.m., Tuesday, Grace Memorial Chapel, Ponca City. Interment -- Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery, Ponca City. Survivors -- two children, Vonda M. Hollingsworth of Ponca City and Vern E. Quimby of Ames, Okla.; sister, Susie Ingles of Ponca City; 16 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. Memorial -- Oxford Friendship Center. Grace Memorial Chapel, Ponca City. [Published January 26, 1998] Delbert R. Coulter Delbert R. Coulter, 85, Oxford, died Monday, Jan. 26, 1998, at the Via Christi Regional Medical Center - St. Francis campus in Wichita. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 28, at the Oliver-Hawks Funeral Home with Pastor David Lemke officiating. Interment will be in the Oxford Cemetery. Memorials have been established with the Slate Valley Baptist Church and Challenge-Kids with Special Needs. Contributions may be left at the funeral home. Mr. Coulter was born on Sept. 19, 1912 in Oxford, the son of Homer and Elsie Morrill Coulter. He was graduated from Oxford High School in 1930. After graduation he moved with his family to the Ashton area. He married Harriet Wolf on Aug. 9, 1936 in Udall. They lived in rural South Haven, later moving to rural Oxford and then to rural Geuda Springs. In 1958 they moved to the town of Oxford and have lived there since. He was a member of the Slate Valley Baptist Church, the Winfield Steam Engine and Iron Club and a former member of the Oxford Lions Club. He had been a farmer until retiring in 1985. Survivors include his wife, Harriet, of the home in Oxford; one son, Gary Coulter of Overland Park; four daughters, Delberta Roberts of Wakeeney, Judy Lovell of Arkansas City, Mary Robl of Longmont, Colo., and Yvonne Sellers of Oklahoma City, Okla.; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; an infant brother, Vernon Coulter; a sister, Evelyn Donaldson; and a great-grandchild. Friends may call at the funeral home until 8:30 this evening. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 8 p.m. this evening. Arrangements were by Oliver-Hawks Funeral Home, Oxford. James W. Myers MANSFIELD, Texas -- James W. Myers, 60, of 850 E. Debby Lane, died Friday morning, Dec. 5, 1997, at home after a long illness. Mr. Myers was born Sept. 3, 1937 in Blackwell, Okla. and had been living in the Mansfield area since 1971. He retired from Ohio Edison. Mr. Myers was a member of Ontario United Methodist, Kiwanis, YMCA Board and past commander of Mansfield Power Squadron. Survivors are his wife, Gert Anderson Myers; two sons and a daughter-in-law, David Myers of New York, N.Y. and Douglas and Laura Myers of Leitchfield, Ky.; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Marcine and Darrell Hogg of Phoenix, Ariz., and Lynn Fawcett of Dallas, Texas; his mother, Velma Mae Myers of Wichita; and two nieces and two nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Earl Myers. Funeral services were held Monday, Dec. 8, at the funeral home, conducted by the Rev. James Winkler. Burial was in Mansfield Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the VNA or Hope Lodge, 11432 Mayfield Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44106. Thomas J. Leftwich WICHITA -- Thomas J. Leftwich, 71, of Wichita, retired B&T Bookkeeping and Tax Service owner/operator, died Sunday. Recitation of the Rosary -- 7 p.m. today, Church of the Magdalen, Wichita. Services -- 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Church of the Magdalen. Graveside services -- 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, St. Joseph Cemetery, Conway Springs. Survivors -- wife, Rita Leftwich; sons, Robert Leftwich of Wellington and Ted Leftwich of Houston, Texas; daughters, Karen Nielsen and Gayle Bleakney, both of Wichita, Susan Bolton of Black Hawk, S.D., and Joyce Clapp of Redlands, Calif.; brothers, Richard Leftwich of Bloomington, Ind., and Howard Leftwich of Edmond, Okla.; sister, Norma Pickering of Wichita; 18 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Memorials -- Hospice, Inc., P.O. Box 3267, Wichita, Kan. 67201-3267 or Mary Magdalen Foundation, c/o Church of Magdalen, 457 South Woodlawn, Wichita, Kan. 67218. Downing and Lahey Mortuary, Wichita. [Published January 27, 1998] Phyllis J. Taylor CONWAY SPRINGS -- Phyllis J. Taylor, 70, died Tuesday. Services -- 10 a.m., Friday, United Methodist Church, Conway Springs. Private committal service. Survivors -- husband, Wayne, of the home; sons, Kirk D. Taylor of Batavia, Ohio, Kent D. Taylor of Nederland, Colo. and Philip W. Taylor of Lamesa, Texas; brothers, Jay S. Robinson of Wichita, Michael D. Robinson of Clearwater; and six grandchildren. Memorial -- United Methodist Church Youth Ministry or Hospice, Inc. Ebersole Mortuary, Conway Springs. [Published January 27, 1998] George Keith Trotman George Keith Trotman, 68, of Auburn West Hill, Wash., veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, died Jan. 18. Services -- were held Thursday, Yahn & Son Funeral Home, Auburn. Survivors -- wife, Mary, of the home; son, Michael Kidd Trotman, and daughter, Joyce Blackburn Jay, both of Federal Way, Wash.; brother, Frank Trotman of Ulysses; sister, Janet Cubbage and stepfather, Luther J. Parker, both of Wellington; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. [Published January 27, 1998] Debra S. White Debra S. White, 42, of Wellington, employee of Futures Unlimited, died Monday. Services -- 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Caldwell United Methodist Church. Interment -- Caldwell City Cemetery. Survivors -- parents, Richard and Norma White of Caldwell; brother, Brian of Overland Park; and sister, Kristi Wasinger of Dublin, Ohio. Memorial -- Futures Unlimited College House. Elliott-Schaeffer Mortuary, Caldwell. [Published January 27, 1998] Dr. Keith L. Pacey Dr. Keith L. Pacey, 78, retired chiropractor, died early Friday morning, Jan. 30, 1998, at Via Christi Regional Medical Center - St. Joseph campus in Wichita. He had been a Wellington resident since 1956, moving from Salina. He had a chiropractic practice in Wellington from 1956 to 1986. Pacey was born Oct. 3, 1919 in Clay County, to Harry and Rulo (Headley) Pacey. He married Elsie L. Young on Oct. 10, 1942 in Clay Center. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He graduated from Logan College of Chiropractic in St. Louis in 1949. He was a member of the First United Methodist church and was a charter member of the American Chiropractic Association. He was a member of the Kansas Chiropractic Association, Lions Club, Wellington Lodge No. 150 AF&AM, Phoenix Chapter No. 159 Order of the Eastern Star and American Legion Tom Schwinn Post No. 90. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Elsie, of the home; son, Dr. Larry Pacey and his wife, Joyce, of Wellington; daughter, Lana Lee and her husband, Terry, of Durant, Okla.; five grandchildren, Brad Pacey and his fiancee, Arleen Anderson, Amy Pacey, Chris Lee and his fiancee, Mandi Allexson, Scott Lee and Carolyn Lee; one sister, Florence Arnett of Hays; two nephews and three nieces. Services will be at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Feb. 2, at the First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Nel Holmes and the Rev. Randy Abbey will officiate. Interment will be in Sumner Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the First United Methodist Church or Worden Park Trust Fund. Donations may be left at the funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. on Saturday and from 1 to 9 p.m. on Sunday. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Debra Sue White Debra Sue White was born Dec. 3, 1955, at St. Lukes Hospital in Wellington, and passed away on Monday, Jan. 26, 1998, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. She attended Caldwell school through junior high. For her first two years of high school, she attended Caldwell High through a special telephone hookup that allowed her to participate in classes from her home. During these two years, Mary Goltry tutored Debbie at her home three mornings a week. Debbie went on to complete her GEC in Wellington. In October 1978, Debbie began working at Future's Unlimited, a sheltered workshop in Wellington. For the first few years, Debbie rode to work from her farm outside Caldwell on the Future's Unlimited bus. In 1982, she moved into the College House, a Future's Unlimited group home in Wellington. Debbie loved her work at Future's and living at the College House, and considered the staff, co-workers and housemates as her second family. Debbie's happiest times were spent with her family at holidays and special occasions. A particularly special event was Debbie's 40th birthday bash, which was attended by over 150 friends and family and featured a catered meal, music and dancing, and a program never to be forgotten. Debbie is survived by her parents, Richard and Norma White of Caldwell; brother, Brian, and his wife, Michelle, nieces, Erin and Haley, and nephew, Jordan, of Overland Park; and sister, Kristi Wasinger, and her husband, Jeff, of Dublin, Ohio. Debbie has given the gift of life to others by donating her organs. A memorial has been established in Debbie's memory at the Future's Unlimited College House in Wellington. Funeral services were held at 10;30 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 29, at the Caldwell United Methodist Church. The Rev. Judee Ramsey officiated. Pat Weber served as organist and Gloria White served as pianist. Randy Fast sang "His Strength Is Perfect," accompanied by Brian White on guitar. Casketbearers were Russ Sturm, Ryan Sturm, David Rader, Brad Fast, Mark Janzen and Jerry Nimitz. Interment was in the Caldwell City Cemetery, under the direction of the Elliott-Schaeffer Mortuary, Caldwell. Norman Dean Smith Norman Dean Smith, 64, Mulvane, farmer/retired school teacher, died Tuesday, Jan. 27, 1998, at the Via Christi Regional Medical Center - St. Joseph campus in Wichita. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Friday, Jan. 30, at the Oliver-Hawks Funeral Home. The Rev. Danny Ginn officiated. Interment was in the Oxford Cemetery. A memorial has been established with the Norman Smith Memorial Fund. Contributions may be left at the funeral home. Mr. Smith was born on Oct. 17, 1933 in Winfield, the son of Ivan and Loland Nixon Smith. He was graduated from Kingman High School in 1952, College of Emporia in 1959 with a bachelor of science in education, Emporia State University with a master of science in physical education, Wichita State University with a master of science in administration and Arizona State University with a doctorate in education. He married Jeanette Becker on Aug. 9, 1959 in White City. After graduation from Arizona State University, he taught biology and coached wrestling at Albanbra High School in Phoenix, Ariz., Junction City High School, Bishop Carroll High School and Derby High School. Since retiring from teaching in 1976, he had farmed in the Oxford area. His hobbies include hunting, high school wrestling and he received the most joy out of spending time with his grandson, Tyler Hall. He was a member of the Mulvane Lions Club. Survivors include his wife, Jeanette, of the home in Mulvane; one daughter, Jacquelyn, and Gary Hall of Red Field; and one grandson, Tyler Hall. He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Ernest Neal Smith. Arrangements are by Oliver-Hawks Funeral Home, Oxford. Lloyd A. Harrington CONWAY SPRINGS -- Lloyd A. Harrington, 89, retired farmer, died Thursday. Services -- 2 p.m., Monday, First Presbyterian Church, Conway Springs. Interment -- Clearwater Cemetery, Clearwater. Survivors -- sons, Dale G. Harrington of Lakewood, Colo., Lynn A. Harrington of Augusta and Neal C. Harrington of Raleigh, N.C.; daughter, Carol L. Shinn of Wichita; brother, Ray Harrington of Mulvane; sisters, Margaret Jesseph of Argonia and Dorothy Anderson of Clearwater; 10 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. Memorials -- First Presbyterian Church or the Conway Springs Volunteer Ambulance. Ebersole Mortuary, Conway Springs. [Published January 30, 1998] LeRoy Guatney LeRoy Guatney, 80, Haysville, retired Santa Fe Railroad conductor, died Saturday, Jan. 31, 1998, at Via Christi Regional Medical Center - St. Joseph campus in Wichita. No services will be held as cremation has been effected. LeRoy was born March 30, 1917 in Neodesha, the son of Edward and Henrietta White Guatney. Survivors include his wife, Boon Lai, of the home in Haysville; four sons, LeRoy Jr. and Winston, both of Denver, Colo., David of Olympia, Wash., and Tom of Colville, Wash.; and several grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one half-brother, Bill White. Arrangements are by Hawks Funeral Home. Pedro "Pete" Ybarra Pedro "Pete" Ybarra, 78, former Santa Fe employee and retired driver for Byler Lumber, longtime Wellington resident, died Friday. Recitation of the Holy Rosary -- was yesterday, St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Mass of the Christian Burial -- was today, St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Survivors -- son, Jimmie Ybarra of Wellington; daughter, Mary Stearns of Wellington; brothers, Paul, Joe and Bennie, all of Wellington, Jesse of Udall and Al of Wichita; sisters, Mercedes Cornejo of Shattuck, Okla. and Mary Gomez of North Platte, Neb.; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Memorial -- Cedar View Good Samaritan Center. Donations may be left at the funeral home. Frank Funeral Home. [Published February 2, 1998] Robert L. Ward CALDWELL -- Robert L. Ward, 77, retired farmer, died Friday. Services -- were held today, Central Christian Church, Caldwell. Interment -- Caldwell City Cemetery. Survivors -- wife, Virginia of Caldwell; son, Steve, of Caldwell; daughters, Joyce Ann Fears, of Muldrow, Okla. and Jean Ellen Ward of Wichita; brother, Ralph Ward of Weslaco, Texas; sister, Helen DeBuhr of Ponca City, Okla.; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Memorials -- Caldwell District No. 1 Hospital or Alzheimer's Association. Elliott-Schaeffer Mortuary, Caldwell. [Published February 2, 1998] Paul A. Valdois WINFIELD -- Paul A. Valdois, 87, of Neosho, Mo., former Dexter, Winfield and Wellington resident, died Saturday. Services -- 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, First Assembly of God Church in Winfield. Interment -- Prairie Lawn Cemetery, Wellington. Survivors -- son, Jerry Valdois of Neosho; daughter, Pauleta Mickley of Lawrence; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Memorial -- First Assembly of God Church, Winfield. Visitation -- Until 9 p.m., Monday, Miles Funeral Service, Winfield. [Published February 2, 1998] Dr. Keith L. Pacey Services for Dr. Keith L. Pacey, who died Friday, Jan. 30, 1998, were held Monday, Jan. 2, at the First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Nel Holmes and the Rev. Randy Abbey officiated. Musical selections were "His Eye Is On The Sparrow" and "Hymn Of Promise." Nancy Colwell and Dennis Pettigrew sang the duet. Organist was Pam Montenegro. Ushers were Charles Rankin and Raymond Schalk. Honorary casketbearers were Bryant Robinson, Forrest Stalcup, Dr. Ward Cole, Melvin Mason, Dean Alley, Edsel King, Dean Miller, Fred Pomeroy and Kenneth Jones. Casketbearers were Chris Lee, Dr. Vinton Arnett, Wayne Young, Scott Lee, Brad Pacey and Tim Ross. Interment was in Sumner Memorial Gardens. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Garnett M. Pope Garnett M. Pope, 86, homemaker, died Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 3, 1998, at Beverly Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was a Wellington resident since 1969, after moving from Corbin. She was born Feb. 20, 1911 in Alfalfa County, Okla. to John Thomas William and Clio Ann (Sevier) McDannald. She married Arthur A. Pope on Oct. 29, 1926 in Winfield. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Arthur on Oct. 9, 1975; her son, Raymond; her daughter, Betty Stilwell; five sisters, Dora Liggett, Luella Builta, Peggy Hess, Gladys Pope and Bertha Pearl McDannald; and two brothers, Johnny and Elwin McDannald. Survivors include her daughter, Mary Lou Brickman of Wellington; her sisters, Della Wyckoff and Alice Crewse, both of Wellington; nine grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m., Friday, Feb. 6, at the Frank Funeral Home. Pastor Bob Nickel, of Grace Baptist Fellowship, will officiate. Interment will be in Prairie Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Ray Dean Lemon Ray Dean Lemon, 67, Geuda Springs, died Wednesday, Feb. 4, 1998, at Sumner Regional Medical Center in Wellington. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Hawks Funeral Home in Wellington. The Rev. Phil Wylie will officiate. Interment will be in the Belle Plaine Cemetery. A memorial has been established with the American Cancer Society, contributions may be left at the funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home this evening until 9 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon. He was born on Aug. 17, 1930 in Peru, Iowa, the son of Bert Blaine and Ema Louise Kiple Lemon. He served in the U.S. Army, during the Korean Conflict. He married Julia Helen Hicks. She died in August 1986. He worked in Wellington at Wolcott and Lincoln Grain Elevator for many years, until retiring in 1992. He was a life member of the Dan C. Matson V.F.W. Post in Wellington. Survivors include his daughter, Brenda K. Weber of Lincoln, Neb.; his mother, Louise Fink of Belle Plaine; three sisters, Hazel Phillips of Wellington, Roberta Moreland and Dora Gardner, both of Belle Plaine; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his father; one son, Bert Wayne Lemon; one stepson, Larry Wampler; and two stepdaughters, Teresa Totten and Linda Rowan. Arrangements are by Hawks Funeral Home, Wellington. Robert Everett McCann Robert Everett McCann, 76, Oxford, died Tuesday, Feb. 3, 1998, at his home in Oxford. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Oliver-Hawks Chapel. The Rev. Danny Ginn will officiate. Interment will be in the Colonial Gardens Cemetery in Victoria, Texas. Mr. McCann was born on Aug. 28, 1921 in Hardtner, the son of D.E. and Pauline Gavin McCann. He was graduated from Kansas University. In 1943, he married Carol Smith in Wichita. She died Feb. 4, 1978. He was a mechanical engineer in the petroleum industry until his retirement. Friends may call at the funeral home until 8 this evening. Survivors include his son, Keith, and his wife, Nancy McCann of Oxford; three grandsons, Robert, Joshua and Justin McCann, all of Grenola; one granddaughter, Charlotte Morley, of Brewerton, N.Y.; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and sister, Lucille Molz. Arrangements are by Oliver-Hawks Funeral Home, Oxford. Marion Emil Fredrick Riecker Marion Emil Fredrick Riecker, 82, Wellington, died Tuesday, Feb. 3, 1998, at the Sumner Regional Medical Center in Wellington. He was born on Aug. 19, 1915 in Capron, Okla., the son of Charles George and Mary Erdman Riecker. He was raised and was graduated from high school in Capron in 1935. He hired out to the A.T.&S.F. Railroad as a patrolman, being employed from March 1942 to March 1945. He was the inducted into the Navy, serving 11 months and 16 days. He served on the U.S.S. Boise, with Atlantic duty and was honorably discharged on March 7, 1946. He returned to work for the railroad. He married Winifred Nutter on July 11, 1948 in Canadian, Texas. They moved to Wellington in May 1949 and have lived here since then. He retired as special agent from the railroad, after 33-plus years of service in September 1976. He was a member of the First Christian Church and Dan C. Matson V.F.W. Post in Wellington. Survivors include his wife, Winifred, of the home in Wellington; two sons, Clayton Riecke, and his wife, Carol, of Edgerton, Mo., and Fredrick Riecker, and his wife, Joyce of Mulvane; one daughter-in-law, Barbara Riecker of Wichita; four sisters, Ethel Stevens, Mary McKinney and LuElla Leatherman, all of Wichita, and Mildred Veatch of Burlington, Okla.; five grandsons and one granddaughter; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and a son, George Riecker. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m., Friday, Feb. 6, at the First Christian Church in Wellington. The Rev. Kendale d. Finley will officiate. Interment was in the Oxford Cemetery. A memorial has been established with the First Christian Church. Contributions may be left at the funeral home or church. Arrangements were by Hawks Funeral Home, Wellington. Keith O. Mouser Keith O. Mouser, 70, of Wellington, died Monday morning, Feb. 9, 1998 at Sumner Regional Medical Center. He was a retired switchman with the Santa Fe Railroad for 40 years. He moved to Wellington from Herington, when he was 12 years old. Keith was born May 25, 1927 in Herington, to George H. and Gladys (Nelson) Mouser. He married Patsy L. Norrid on Nov. 25, 1960 in Medford, Okla. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Wellington Lodge No. 150 AF&AM. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. Survivors include his wife, Patsy, of the home in Wellington; two stepsons, Watie McGlothLin of Augusta and Don McGlothlin of Lawton, Okla.; his daughters, Patricia Phillipps of Wichita, Georgia Turpin of Thousand Oaks, Calif. and Sandra Mouser of Corpus Christi, Texas; two brothers, Kenneth Mouser of Wellington and H. Gordon Mouser of Horse Cave, Ky.; and 10 grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, at the First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Nel Holmes will officiate. Interment will be in Prairie Lawn Cemetery. Memorials have been established with the American Cancer Society and First United Methodist Church. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Raymond Leroy Patterson Raymond Leroy Patterson, 98, Oxford, died Friday, Feb. 6, 1998, at his home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 10, at the Oliver-Hawks Funeral Home, with Pastor David Lemke, officiating. Interment will be in the Oxford Cemetery. A memorial has been established with the Slate Valley Baptist Church Ramp Fund. Contributions may be left at the funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 4 to 8 p.m. Mr. Patterson was born on April 11, 1899 in Ponca City, Okla., the son of Merton Raymond and Mollie Teter Patterson. He married Ruth S. Shadwick on Aug. 28, 1918 in rural Geuda Springs. They lived in Adamsville, near the Slate Valley Baptist Church for many years, where the farmed. Raymond also operated a mechanic shop there. They spent the winters in McAllen, Texas for several years. Mrs. Patterson died on Jan. 20, 1982 and he moved into Oxford in 1990. He was a member of the Slate Valley Baptist Church, past president of the Kansas Wheat Growers Association and a member of the Oxford Masonic Lodge for over 70 years. Survivors include two daughters, Ramona Wood of Wellington and Margaret Thedford of Oklahoma City, Okla.; one sister, Fern Buss of Wellington; four grandchildren, Cassandra Cay Hibbs, Merle Michele Reid and William Winston Wood II, all of Wellington, and Pamela Collins of Oklahoma City; six great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, stepmother, Nellie Hoover Patterson, and one sister, Fern Marcella Pray. Arrangements are by Oliver-Hawks Funeral Home, Oxford. Henrietta C. Hilger ARGONIA -- Henrietta C. Hilger, 71, homemaker, died Sunday. Recitation of the Holy Rosary -- 7:30 p.m., Monday, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Conway Springs. Mass of the Christian Burial -- 10 a.m., Tuesday, St. Joseph Catholic Church. Interment -- Danville Cemetery, Danville. Survivors -- sons, Gary J. Hilger of Milton, Duane J. Hilger and Clyde A. Hilger, both of Norwich, and Kevin L. Hilger of Argonia; daughters, Susan M. Main of Argonia, Armella R. Ayres of Norwich and Donna M. Ast of Conway Springs; brothers, Tony Leis of Wichita, Cecil Leis of Derby, Victor Leis and Marcus Leis, both of Rose Hill, Bob Leis of Cedar Vale and John Leis of Conway Springs; sisters, Betty Gehlen of Moran, Lola Small of Navarre, Fla., Joyce Magnussen of Mulvane and Nettie Roeder of Wichita; 23 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Ebersole Mortuary, Conway Springs. [Published 2/9/1998] Charlie M. Jelinek BLUFF CITY -- Charlie M. Jelinek, 80, of Bluff City, farmer/stockman, died Sunday. Services -- 2 p.m., Wednesday, Elliott Mortuary Chapel, Anthony. Interment -- Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Bluff City. Survivors -- wife, Laverne of Bluff City; son, Marvin Jelinek of Mulvane; daughter, Charlene Giesen of Godalming, England; brothers, Stanley Jelinek and Joe Jelinek, both of Bluff City; sisters, Fay Misak of Bluff City, Pauline Roth of Derby and Evelyn Nagy of Hammond, Ind.; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Memorial -- Hospice, Inc. Elliott Mortuary, Anthony. [Published 2/9/1998] Dr. Louise A. Neal CALDWELL -- Dr. Louise A. Neal, 91, of Estes Park, Colo., former Caldwell resident, professor of elementary science at the University of Northern Colorado and specialist in childhood education, died Friday. Services -- 2 p.m., Wednesday, First Presbyterian Church, Caldwell. Interment -- Corzine Cemetery, Caldwell. Survivors -- brother, Lester R. Neal of Arkansas City; and sisters, Florence C. Zogleman of Norwich, Jessie H. Whitaker of Topeka and Ruby R. Gandrud of Glenwood, Minn. Memorial -- First Presbyterian Church, Caldwell, in lieu of flowers. Elliott-Schaeffer Mortuary, Caldwell. [Published 2/9/1998] Martha "Florence" Davis Martha "Florence" Davis, 87, retired owner of Davis Electric Co., died Tuesday morning, Feb. 10, 1998, at the Medicalodge East in Coffeyville. She had been a lifelong Wellington resident. Florence was born April 5, 1910 in Anson, to John and Della (Pitman) McCort. She married Rector Davis on Aug. 16, 1927 in Wellington. She was a member of the First Christian Church, Rebekah Lodge and American Legion Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Rector, on March 16, 1977; an infant daughter; one son, Donald Davis; four brothers; and one sister. Survivors include her two daughters, Geraldine Cantrell and her husband, George, of Coffeyville, and Shirley Hulse and her husband, Donald, of Ames, Iowa; two brothers, Leonard McCort of Albany, Ga. and Gale McCort of Lincoln, Neb.; two sisters, Doris Parks of Derby and Mildred Hainsworth of Wellington; 12 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Feb. 13, at the Frank Funeral Home. Pastor Sallie Shore, of the First Christian Church, will officiate. Interment will be at Prairie Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 9 this evening; and from 5 to 9 p.m. on Thursday. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Minnie Marie Pennington Minnie Marie Pennington, 99, homemaker, died Sunday, Feb. 8, 1998 at Cedar View Good Samaritan Center. She had been a Wellington resident since 1950, after moving from Amarillo, Texas. She was born April 19, 1898 in Dryer County, Tenn. Minnie was a member of Friendly Second Baptist Church, WCTU and was involved in many church activities. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, William Auston and Andrew Pennington; and one son, Survivors include her daughter, Georgia Bishop Fox and her husband, Wendell, of Amarillo; her beloved friends, Priscella Carr of Wellington; two grandsons, Wendell Fox and Mark E. Fox Sr.; one stepgranddaughter, Cynthia Borden; one stepgrandson, Phineas Riddley; two great-grandsons; one great-granddaughter; and two great-great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 3 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 12, at the Frank Funeral Home. The Rev. Jeff Bruce, of Friendly Second Baptist Church, will officiate. Interment will be at Prairie Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 9 this evening. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Fred A. Gibson SOUTH HAVEN -- Fred Austin Gibson, 78, South Haven, died Thursday, Feb. 12, 1998, at the William Newton Memorial Hospital in Winfield. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, Feb. 16, 1998, at the North Summit Street church of Christ in Arkansas City. Mr. Wayne Robbins will officiate. Interment will be in the Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Arkansas City. A memorial has been established with the Church of Christ. Contributions may be left at the funeral home or church. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, 1 to 8 p.m. Fred was born on July 16, 1919 in Grant County, Okla., the son of Thomas Walter and Anna Barbara (Centrgraf) Gibson. The family moved to the South Haven area in 1932 and he was graduated from the South Haven High School. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He married Gertrude Imogene Sharpsteen on Feb. 29, 1948 at the Sharpsteen's family home in Ashton. They lived and farmed in South Haven since then. He was a member of the Church of Christ, Tom Schwinn American Legion Post No. 90 in Wellington and was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans. Survivors include his wife, Imogene, of the home in South Haven; one son, Fred, of Arkansas City; two daughters, Debbie Pierce of Oklahoma City and Marilyn May of South Haven; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; one son, Frank Walter Gibson; two brothers, Gilbert Gibson and Alfred Gibson; two sisters, Eileen Thorpe and Wilma Lambdin; and a grandson, Billy Lee Lavender. Arrangements are by Hawks Funeral Home, Arkansas City. Hollis Joel McCoy Hollis Joel McCoy, 85, Arkansas City, died Friday, Feb. 13, 1998, at the South Central Kansas Regional Medical Center in Arkansas City. Memorial services were held at 2 p.m. today, Monday, Feb. 16, at the Presbyterian Manor Chapel in Arkansas City. Pastor Buddy Cook officiated. Inurnment will be held at a later date at the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Topeka. There will be no visitation as cremation has been effected. Hollis was born on Aug. 12, 1912 in Eskridge, the son of Francis Lincoln and Mary Lee Berry McCoy. He was graduated from the Eskridge High School. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He married Myrtle Viola Hanson on Oct. 30, 1948 in Topeka. He was graduated from Pittsburg State University with a degree in journalism. For many years, he worked as an industrial therapist at the Memminger Foundation in Topeka and later at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Topeka for 20 years until he retired in 1971. They then moved to Conway Springs, later on to Wellington and then to Arkansas City in 1996. While in Wellington, he attended the First United Methodist Church and in Arkansas city, the First Presbyterian Church. He was a long time member of Rotary International in Topeka, Wellington and Arkansas City. He was made a Paul Harris Fellow by the Wellington club. Survivors include his wife, of the home in Arkansas City; two sons, Robert K. McCoy of Derby and Robert Lewis Pullan of Kimberling City, Mo.; one daughter, Mary Kim McCoy Slauson of Lowell, Ark.; one sister, Dessie Mae Freeman of Arkansas City; and seven grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Clyde McCoy. Arrangements by Hawks Funeral Home, Arkansas City. Carol J. Higgins Carol J. Higgins, 75, died Feb. 10, 1998, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, Kan. She was a long time Wellington resident. Carol was born Nov. 30, 1922 in Little River, Kan., to Oliver and Bess Thomas. She married James R. Higgins on Aug. 4, 1940 in Winfield, Kan. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James, on Feb. 8, 1975; two sisters; and one brother. Survivors include her son, James R. Higgins, and his wife, Tanya, of Wellington; daughter, Diana Miller of Chicago, Ill.; brother, James Thomas, and his wife, Pat, of Wellington; granddaughters, Jennifer Higgins and Jennoa Higgins, of Wellington; Heather Miller, of Chicago, Ill.; grandsons, Keith Bain and his wife, Heather, of Colorado; Jaron Higgins, of Wellington; great-grandson, Troy Miller of Chicago, Ill. Services were held Friday, Feb. 13, 1998, at Prairie Lawn Cemetery. Pastor Charles Taft officiated. Frank Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. A memorial has been established with SRMC-Home Health. William Geddes "Kit" Carson Jr. V William Geddes "Kit" Carson Jr. V, 34 years old, died Sunday, Feb. 15, 1998, at his home near Oxford. Graveside services and interment will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 18, at the Mt. Vernon Cemetery, west of Winfield. The Rev. Curtis Fike will officiate. Friends may call at the funeral home this evening until 8 and from 9 a.m. to noon tomorrow. A trust fund has been established for Cody and KaCee Carson through the First National Bank of Oxford. Contributions may be left at the bank or the funeral home. "Kit" was born on Feb. 14, 1964 in Winfield, the son of William Geddes and Diann Gann Carson Jr. He was graduated from the Oxford High School in 1981. He married Sherry Rakestraw on March 3, 1984 in Winfield. He was the owner and operator of Kit Carson Trucking since 1984. Survivors include his son, Cody Carson, and his daughter, KaCee Carson, both of Oxford; his parents, Bill and Diann Carson of Oxford; one brother, Lawrence Carson of Wichita; and grandparents, Lawrence and Jean Gann of Winfield and William and Lola Carson Sr. of Oxford; and his former wife, Sherry. Arrangements are by Oliver-Hawks Funeral Home. Doris Ellen Metz Gwin Doris Ellen Metz Gwin, 63, Wellington, died Sunday, Feb. 15, 1998, at Via Christi Regional Medical Center - St. Francis campus in Wichita. Doris was born on Nov. 5, 1934 in Missouri. Shd had worked at Riverview Manor in Oxford and Cedar View Good Samaritan Center in Wellington. She married Lowell "Bud" Gwin on Oct. 28, 1997 in Mulvane. Survivors include her husband, Bud, of the home; two sons, C.B. and Maron Metz of Oxford; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; and first husband, Winsor Wayne "Johnny" Metz on Aug. 5, 1994. No services are planned as cremation has been effected. Arrangements are by Hawks Funeral Home. Ernest "Ernie" Ray Boyer AMARILLO, Texas -- Ernest "Ernie" Ray Boyer, 87, Amarillo, former Wellington resident, retired Santa Fe worker, died Monday. Services -- 10 a.m., Thursday, Blackburn-Shaw Memorial Chapel, Amarillo. Burial -- Llano Cemetery, Amarillo. Survivors -- daughters, Donna Frazier of Los Gatos, Calif. and Jan Rogers of Friona, Texas; son, Gene Boyer of Lake Tanglewood, Texas; brothers, David Boyer of Orlando, Fla. and Gilbert Boyer of Barnard, Mo.; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorial -- Baptist St. Anthony's Hospice, P.O. Box 950, Amarillo, Texas 79176. Blackburn-Shaw Memorial Chapel, Amarillo. [Published Feb. 18, 1998] Orville D. Musson Orville D. Musson, 62, of Arkansas City, died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 1998 at the South Central Kansas Regional Medical Center in Arkansas City. Orville was born on June 28, 1935 in Arkansas City, the son of Arthur Bradley and Ruby Quintella Marsh Musson. He was raised and attended schools in Arkansas City. He served in the U.S. Army from 1954 until 1956 as a paratrooper. He lived in Wellington where he worked at Mobil Villa and Edgetown Homes for several years until moving to Wichita. He was the co-founder, owner and operator of R and D Camperland in Wichita. He sold his interest in the business and returned to Arkansas City in 1990 where he owned and operated the Drifters Saloon for three years until he retired. Since retirement he has enjoyed his horses and Harley Davidson. Survivors include two sons, Brad of Wichita and Russell of Kansas City, Mo.; his mother Ruby Musson of Arkansas City; two brothers Wesley Lee Musson of Wellington and Billy Don Musson of Las Vegas, Nev.; and one sister Elaine Schwartz of Arkansas City. He is preceded in death by his father and one brother, Homer Wade Musson. Graveside services and interment will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Riverview Cemetery with Mr. Jesse Kindred officiating. A memorial has been established with the American Heart Association, and the American Diabetes Association. Contributions may be left at the funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home today until 8 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Arrangements are by Hawks Funeral Home. Thelma Louise Hinshaw Thelma Louise Hinshaw, 78, Wellingotn, died Friday, Feb. 20, 1998, at Beverly Health and Rehabilitation Center in Wellington. She was born on July 18, 1919 in Kingman, the daughter of Irvin and Malde Gertrude Craig Bybee. She married Vayne A. "T-Bone" Hinshaw on Jan. 24, 1943 in Hutchinson. He died on Oct. 14, 1989. She worked at the Hatcher Hospital in Wellington from 1942 until 1945, when she went to St. Lukes Hospital. She later became the county health nurse for over 25 years, through the Sumner County Health Department until she retired in 1981. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, volunteered much time to the Thrift Store and was a member of the Sew-n-Sew Club. Survivors include her son, Richard, and Cheryl Hinshaw of Wellington; her daughter, Dee Anne Hill of Wichita; four grandchildren, Kristin and Jeff Knoll of Wichita, Chad and Lisa Stearns of Wichita, Julie Hinshaw and Greg Hinshaw, both of Wellington; and three great-grandchildren, Taylor Knoll, Konner Knoll and Kalie Stearns. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband and four brothers, Cecil Bybee, Paul Bybee, Gene Bybee and Wilbur Bybee. A memorial has been established with the Sumner County Health Department. Contributions may be left at the funeral home. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Monday, Feb. 23, at the First Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Larry Stewart officiating. Julie Troutman was the organist with special selections being "Ava Maria," "In The Garden" and "Peg O' My Heart." Casketbearers were Buzz Hatcher, Tom Bertrand, Rod Conwell, Ward Goodison, Jim Bauersfeld and Kenton Rainey. Interment was in Sumner Memorial Gardens. Arrangements were by Hawks Funeral Home. Duane Roscoe "Dewey" Snider Duane Roscoe "Dewey" Snider, 75, owner of C.T.W. Machine Co. in Argonia, died Saturday morning, Feb. 21, 1998, at his home. He had lived in Agonia since 1966, when he moved from Mayfield, where he had lived 18 years. He was born July 24, 1922 in Wellington to Roscoe and Katharine (Dorrell) Snider. He married W. Arlene Kohler on Aug. 16, 1942 in Wellington. Dewey was a graduate of Wellington High School, with the Class of 1942. He served in the Coast Guard during World War II, was a member of the Argonia V.F.W., Kansas Trap Shooters Association, Masonic Lodge in Harper, Provost Guard Shrine Club, Scottish Rite, Midian Temple and Argonia Gun Club. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Arlene, on July 28, 1990; one brother and one sister. Survivors include his daughters, Tess Biles and her husband, Larry, of Argonia, and Marcia Snider of Wellington; two grandchildren, Kent Biles and his wife, Pam, and Christy Yutzy; and six great-grandchildren, Chase and Brooke Biles, Mary and Keifer Yutzy and Jacob and Josh Sanders. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, at the Frank Funeral Home. Pastor Bob Smith, with the Argonia United Methodist Church, will officiate. Interment will be in the Prairie Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Argonia E.M.S. Donations may be left at the funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home until 9 this evening. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Leon E. Nugen Leon E. Nugen, 53, died Friday morning, Feb. 27, 1998, at DePaul Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. Leon was born Oct. 12, 1944 in Clovis, N.M. to Lewis E. and Wilma J. Nugen. He graduated from Wellington High School and Southwestern College of Winfield. He was employed by Western Union in St. Louis, as a computer/programmer analyst. Leon and Patricia were married in Cimarron, Kan. Survivors include his wife, Patricia, fo the home; two sons, Anthony W. Nugen and Raymond J. Nugen, all of St. Louis; the parents of Wellington, sister, Linda Sue McCue, and husband, Charley, of Hutchinson; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Joe and Jenny Redger of Cimarron; numerous aunts and uncles; nephews, nieces and friends. A visitation was held at Colliers Funeral Home in St. Louis on Saturday, Feb. 28, with family members present. The family will greet friends at Frank Funeral Home, Wellington, from 5 to 9 this evening. Services will be held at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 3, at Frank Funeral Home. Interment will be Forest Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the American Diabetes Association through the Frank Funeral Home. M. Karen Elwood M. Karen Elwood, the daughter of Elton and Anna Irene Mitchell Woods, was born on Jan. 7, 1941 in Arkansas City. She died Thursday, Feb. 26, 1998, at the age of 57 years, 1 month and 19 days. Karen married Clifford D. Rebold and later married B.D. Elwood on Oct. 6, 1979 at the Slate Valley Baptist Church near Oxford. She worked a few years at the Riverview Manor in Oxford, before going to work at Strother Field for Cessna, where she spent 12 years. She later worked at General Dynamics in Ft. Worth, Texas, Gates Learjet in Wichita and G.E.C. in Wellington. Prior to becoming disabled she had been a rural mail carrier in Oxford. She was a member of the Maple Street Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents and one son, Keith Elton Rebold. Survivors include her husband, Dean, of the home in Oxford; two daughters, Debbie Goodman of Wellington and Velinda Voyles of Oxford; two stepsons, Nick Elwood of Oxford and Jeff Elwood of Lawrence; two stepdaughters, Danielle King of Arkansas City and Catherine Zimmerman of Oxford; two brothers, Truman Woods of Winfield and Fred Woods of Wichita; one sister, Nelda Miller of Oxford; 14 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 3, at the Maple Street Baptist Church in Oxford. The meditation was by Brother Ted Foy. Pianist was Pam Montenegro and vocalist was Charles Gonzales. Special selections were "The Wind Beneath My Wings," "The Old Rugged Cross" and a tap of "Because You Love Me." Active casketbearers were Kirk Woods, Derrick Miller, Nick Elwood, Jeff Elwood, Larry Ratliff and Rex King. Honorary casketbearers were Shane Voyles and Clifford A. Rebold. Interment was in the Oxford Cemetery. Arrangements were by Oliver-Hawks Funeral Home, Oxford. Thelma Iris DeYoe Thelma Iris DeYoe, 92, homemaker, died Sunday evening, March 1, 1998, at Sumner Regional Medical Center in Wellington. She was a lifelong resident of Wellington. She was born Oct. 1, 1905 in Wellington to Eustas and Luella (Rhine) Harrison. She married Elwood DeYoe on June 17, 1928 in Winfield. Thelma was a member of the First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Elwood, on Oct. 30, 1986; one brother; and one sister. Survivors include two sons, Pierre DeYoe of Pratt, and Richard DeYoe of Blackwell; one daughter, Edith Diffendal of El Dorado; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-granchildren. Services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 4, at the Frank Funeral Home. Pastor Bill Martin, of the First Southern Baptist Church in Pratt, will officiate. Interment will be at the Sumner Memorial Gardens. A memorial has been set with the American Heart Association. Donations may be left at the funeral home. Friends may sign the book at the funeral home from 5 to 9 p.m on Tuesday and from 9 until service time on Wednesday. The casket will remain closed. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Charles Raymond McCullough Charles Raymond McCullough, 55, of Wichita, tool and die maker for GEC, died Sunday. Services -- 10 a.m., Wednesday, Lakeview Funeral Home Chapel, Wichita. Burial -- Lakeview Cemetery, Wichita. Survivors -- Sons, Raymond McCullough of Wichita and Charles McCullough Jr. of Enid, Okla.; daughters, Stacy Boese of Enid and Luv McCullough of Wichita; stepson, David Box of Haysville; brother, Michael McCullough of Mulvane; sisters, Della Cumley and Marilyn Fox, both of Wellington; and parents, R.D. and Mary McCullough of Texas; and 16 grandchildren. Visitation -- Until 8 this evening, Lakeview Funeral Home, Wichita. [Published March 3, 1998] Beatrice Clara "Betty" Kralicek-Zoglman WICHITA -- Beatrice Clara "Betty" (Ewertz) Kralicek-Zoglman, 74, homemaker, died Sunday. Recitation of the Holy Rosary -- 8 p.m., Wednesday, St. Peter Catholic Church, Schulte. Services -- 10 a.m., Thursday, St. Peter Catholic Church. Interment -- St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Conway Springs. Survivors -- Sons, Albert Kralicek of Haysville, Clarence Zoglman of Wellington and Roger Zoglman of Wichita; daughters, Sharron Fritz of Woodlawn Park, Colo., Carolyn Albert of Cheney, Marlyne Claytor of Wasilla, Alaska, and Janet Durant of Mayfield; brothers, Harold Ewertz of Hunter, N.D. and Jim Ewertz of Conway Springs; sisters, Irene Marshall and Elizabeth "Sally" Lubbers, both of Wichita, Alberta Bohrer of Kingman, Thelma Vavra of Argonia, Amerlia Heitz of Blackwell, Okla., Kathryn Newman of Dallas, Texas and Linda Barta and Alice Riggs, both of Kansas; 12 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Memorial -- American Cancer Society. Wulf-Ast Mortuary, Garden Plain. [Published March 3, 1998] Leon E. Nugen Services for Leon E. Nugen, who died Friday, Feb. 27, 1998, were held Tuesday, March 3, at the Frank Funeral Home. The Rev. Kendale d. Finley officiated. Musical selections were "The Lord's Prayer," "Hands of Time" and "Brighten The Corner Where You Are." Soloist was Sharon Finley and organist was Pam Montenegro. Casketbearers were John Hartzell, Larry Martin, Charley McCue, John McCue, Anthony Nugen, Raymond Nugen and Curt Watts. Interment was in Forest Hill Cemetery at Ashton. Frank Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Robert Piccin Robert Piccin, 81, former resident of Wellington and Kailua, Hawaii, died Tuesday, March 3, 1998, in Spanaway, Wash., where he had lived the past two years. He was a retired Sgt. 1st Class with the U.S. Army and served in World War II. During the time that he lived in Wellington he was employed by MBPXL Meat Processors and Dold Foods, both in Wichita. He retired from Hawaii Meat Company, Honolulu, Hawaii, in 1979. Bob was born Feb. 27, 1917 in Stafford Springs, Conn., the son of Joseppi and Paolina (Bortaluzzi) Piccin. He married Lucille J. Jennings in California on July 3, 1942. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille, and one sister, Ruthie Potts. Survivors include two sisters, Dorothy Roberts and Elda Johnson, both of Stafford Springs; five children, Robert J. Piccin of Spanaway, Wash., and Michael Piccin of Littleton, Colo., Toni Robinson of Haysville, John Piccin of Roberts, Mont. and Gina Luper of Wellington; 16 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held in Kailua, Hawaii. James Raymond Lucas WICHITA -- James Raymond Lucas, 64, retired Kansas Gas and Electric Company electrical engineer, of Wichita, former Wellington resident, died Sunday. Services -- Pending with Flanagan-Hunt Funeral Home, Wichita. Survivors -- Wife, Theresa Ann Lucas of Wichita; sons, Michael James Lucas of Olathe and Jonathan Andrew, of the home; daughters, DriAnn Lucas Robiolio of Lexington Park, Md., Dr. Deborah Gammill of Overland Park and Kellie Diane Lucas of Lawrence; father and stepmother, Gordon and Hazle Lucas of Riverdale; brother, Danny Lucas of Wellington; sister, Shirley Ward of Jacksonville, Fla.; stepbrother, Keith Harrington of Howard; and six grandchildren. [Published March 9, 1998] Leonard William Newby WEBB CITY, Mo. -- Leonard William Newby, 75, retired supervisor for Western Electric, Inc., of Webb City, former Riverdale, Kan., resident, died Friday. Services -- 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, First Baptist Church, Webb City. Interment -- Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors -- Wife, Elba L. "Bea" Callahan Newby, of the home; son, Clinton William Newby of Webb City; daughter, Lizbeth Ann "Beth" Poche of Fort Worth, Texas; brother, Ralph Newby of Joplin; sisters, Norma Elliott of Monroe, La., Evelyn Aikin of Indianapolis, Ind., and Nancy Graham of Neosho; and five grandchildren. Visitation -- Family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, Park Mortuary, Joplin. Memorials -- First Baptist Church of Webb City Church Building Fund, American Diabetes Association or American Heart Association. Parker Mortuary, 1502 Joplin Street, Joplin, Mo., 64803. [Published March 9, 1998] Vesta Cathryn Osborn MIAMI, Okla. -- Vesta Cathryn (McKinley) Osborn, 82, homemaker, of Miami, formerly of Wellington, died March 1. Memorial services -- were held Wednesday at the Northwest Baptist Church in Miami. Inurnment -- Prairie Lawn Cemetery, Wellington, Kan. Survivors -- Son, Frank H. Osborn II, of the home; daughter, Mavis L. Hill of Washington; brothers, John McKinley of Hutchinson, Eulos McKinley of Parkville, Mo., Burleigh McKinley of Oregon and Billie McKinley of Winfield; sisters, Naida McKinley of California, Ruth Dednah of Lynn, Mass. and Martha Reyes of Miami; and several grandchildren. Paul Thomas Funeral Home, Miami. [Published March 9, 1998] Demis (Erhard) Rice WICHITA -- Demis (Erhard) Rice, 77, homemaker, of Wichita, formerly of Wellington, died Saturday. Graveside services -- 11 a.m., Tuesday, White Chapel Memorial Gardens, 1806 N. Oliver, Wichita. Survivors -- son, Michael Rice of Wichita; daughter, Carolyn Grimes of Olympia, Wash.; brother, Carl Erhard of Wichita; sisters, Mona Casto of McPherson and Phyllis Long of Hutchinson; and four grandchildren. Memorials -- Shrine Crippled Children's Hospitals, c/o Midian Shrine Temple, 130 N. Topeka, Wichita, Kan. 67202, or Woodland United Methodist Church, 1100 W. 15th Street, Wichita, Kan. 67203. Cochran Mortuary, Wichita. [Published March 9, 1998] M. Elizabeth Ryan M. Elizabeth Ryan, 89, died Sunday, March 8, 1998, at the North Shore Health Care facility in Loveland, Colo. She had moved from Wellington to Loveland in November 1995. Elizabeth was born Oct. 23, 1908 in Chester, Okla. to Jacob P. and Adeline (Evinger) Wager. She married Kerrell McGee on Sept. 4, 1926 in Wellington. He died in 1947. She later married Ted Ryan on Feb. 24, 1962 in Harper. He died in 1975. She worked as a cook at the Hatcher Hospital and St. Lukes Hospital for 12 years. She also worked for many years in the nursery at Hillside Baptist Church, retiring shortly before her 87th birthday. Elizabeth was a member of the Hillside Baptist Church, Dalton U.M.W and Avon Community Club. She was also preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Ernestine Wilson and Marilla Wager (in infancy); and two brothers, George Wager and Jake Wager. Survivors include her daughter, Carolyn Bell of Loveland, and her daughter and son-in-law, John and Kay Geubelle of Las Cruces, N.M.; her grandchildren, Jon Bell of Loveland, Dan and Elizabeth Bell of Frisco, Colo., Kerrel Bell of Selah, Wash., Darcy Geubelle of Las Cruces, Mark Geubelle of Dallas, Texas and Greg Geubelle of Miami, Fla.; 10 great-grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. Memorial services were held Tuesday, March 10, at 1 p.m. at the Howe Mortuary in Boulder, Colo. The Rev. Sheldon Schuttenberg officiated. Local services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, March 12, at the Frank Funeral Home in Wellington. Pastor Dane Massey, of the Hillside Baptist Church, will officiate. Interment will be in Prairie Lawn Cemetery. A memorial has been established with the Hillside Baptist Church, in lieu of flowers. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. The family will greet friends at the funeral home from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Melvin Gene Schalk Melvin Gene Schalk, 68, formerly of Wellington, died Monday, March 9, 1998, at his home in Skiatook, Okla. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, March 12, at the First United Methodist Church in Wellington. The Rev. Lee Sparks and the Rev. Randy Abbey will officiate. Interment will be in the Braman, Okla., Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this evening until 9 p.m. Mr. Schalk was born on Oct. 15, 1929 in Braman, the son of Arnold A. and Laura Caroline Tschappler Schalk. He graduated in 1947 from Braman High School. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He married Melva Brown on July 12, 1951 in Braman. They lived in Wellington 40 years until moving to Skiatook four years ago. Mr. Schalk had worked at the Wellington Food Market and later at Wolcott and Lincoln Elevator and Cargill Industries, where he was the elevator superintendent until he retired after 20 years. He attended the First Christian Church in Skiatook, the Skiatook American Legion and the Wellington Kiwanis Club. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Wellington and was a Boy Scout Master. Survivors include his wife, Melva, of the home in Skiatook; one son, Brad, of Skiatook; two daughters, Shelly Martin and her husband, Tim, of Wellington, and Gayle Glenn and her husband, Steve, of Mayfield; three brothers, Raymond Schalk of Wellington, LeRoy M. Schalk of Enid, Okla., and Marvin L. Schalk of Buhler; one sister, Maxine Daner of Buhler; six grandchildren, Steve Glenn, Dustin Glenn, Wade Schalk, Kelly Schalk, Emily Martin and Molly Martin; and his mother-in-law, Lillian Brown, of Blackwell, Okla. He is preceded in death by his parents. A memorial has been established with the Braman Alumni Association, the Skiatook Christian Church and the First United Methodist Church in Wellington. Contributions may be left at the funeral home or at the church. Arrangements are by Hawks Funeral Home. Paul Durward Brown Paul Durward Brown, 79, Wellington, died Wednesday, March 11, 1998, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Wichita. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 14, at Sumner Memorial Gardens, with Father Andy Seiler officiating. Military committal will be by the Tom Schwinn American Legion Post No. 90. Friends may call at the funeral home this evening from 5 to 9. Mr. Brown was born July 10, 1918 in North Haven, Maine, the son of Foy and Wynona Brown. He served in the U.S. Army from August 1940 until September 1945. He had worked at Midwest as a drop hammer operator until his retirement. He was a lifetime member of the Tom Schwinn American Legion Post No. 90 and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Survivors include two sons, Ralph and Joe, both of Wellington; one daughter, Verna Hearlson of Wellington; one brother, James Brown of North Haven; one sister, Doris Beverage of Sunnyvale, Calif.; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews, including Linda Crockett of North Haven. He is preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Iva Lou Pattrick. A memorial has been established with Tom Schwinn American Legion Post No. 90. Contributions may be left at the funeral home. Arrangements are by Hawks Funeral Home. Chris Allen Holdaway SANDY, Ore. - Chris Allen Holdaway, 47, of Sandy, formerly of Wellington, Kan., carman for Union Pacific Railroad, died Wednesday. Survivors - wife, LaDawna, daughters, Nichole, Lindsey and Chelsea, and sons, Christopher, Caleb and Eric, all of the home; adult children, Joshua Holdaway and Shane Holdaway, both of Portland, Ore., and Wendy Carter of Jacksonville, Ark.; brothers, Jerry Holdaway of Hesperia, Calif. and Marty Holdaway of Wellington; parents, Bob and Joy Holdaway of Hesperia, Calif.; grandmother, Viola Rains of Wellington; and two grandchildren. Memorial - A fund has been established for the children at home, 37950 Hwy. 26, Apt. 1, Sandy, Ore. 97055. Donald Paul Haring Donald Paul Haring, 68, Wichita, retired welder, died Friday, March 13, 1998, at the Sedgwick Health Care Center in Sedgwick. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 17, at the Rose Hill Cemetery in South Haven. Pastor Tony Horsley will officiate. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 9 a.m. to noon. Mr. Haring was born on Dec. 21, 1929 in Kalamazoo, Mich., the son of Elmer and Dorabell Haring. On March 4, 1978, he married Rose Marie Brown in Wichita. Survivors include his wife, Rose Marie, of the home; one son, Donny Paul Haring of Florida; three daughters, Rose Haring and Penny Starr of Kalamazoo and Sally Haring of Florida; one brother, Leonard Haring of Michigan; one sister, Ester Haring of Michigan; several grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial fund has been established with the Kansas Crippled Children's Society. Contributions may be left at the funeral home. Arrangements are by Hawks Funeral Home. M. Elizabeth Ryan Services for M. Elizabeth Ryan, who died Sunday, March 8, 1998, were held Tuesday, March 10, at the Howe Mortuary in Boulder, Colo. The Rev. Sheldon Schuttenberg officiated. Soloist was Judy McCombs. Musical selections were "How Great Thou Art" and "The Lord's Prayer." Local services were held Thursday, March 12, at the Frank Funeral Home. Pastor Dane Massey, of the Hillside Baptist Church, officiated. Musical selections were "How Great Thou Art" and "The Lord's Prayer." Bert Neff was soloist. Donnis Whaley was organist. Casketbearers were Mark Geubelle, Brennen Jeffers, Louie Salopek, Bill Geubelle, Leon Geubelle and Wendell Gassett. Interment was in Prairie Lawn Cemetery. Frank Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Harry C. Burnett CONWAY SPRINGS -- Harry C. Burnett, 84, retired U.S. Postal Service mail carrier, died Monday. Services and intombment -- 10 a.m., Thursday, Wichita Park Mausoleum, 2500 N. Hillside, Wichita. Survivors -- Wife, Alice Burnett of Wichita; sisters, Dorothy Firuecia of Wittman, Ariz., and Lois Cross of Wichita. Memorial -- Cedar View Good Samaritan Center of Wellington. Ebersole Mortuary, Conway Springs. [Published March 17, 1998] Gilbert Hearlson Gilbert Hearlson, 44, Wichita, died Thursday, March 19. Services - were today, at the Broadway Mortuary, Wichita. Survivors - daughter, Lisa Haydon, Wellington; parents, Everett and June Hearlson, Wellington; brothers, Steven Ingels, Everett T. Hearlson, II, twin brothers, Alan and Alvin Hearlson and Ronald Hearlson, all of Wellington; sisters, Barbara Smith, Emporia, Mary Elaine Talkington, Emporia, Evelyn Lea of E. Poria, Ill, Beverly Daine Garcia, Semi Valley, Calif.; 2 grandchildren. Memorial - Envision, 801 E. Lincoln, Wichita, Kans. 67211 Broadway Mortuary, Wichita. [Published March 23, 1998] Beulah (Hennon) Sevier Beulah (Hennon) Sevier, 85, Caldwell, died Monday, March 16. Graveside and services - were Friday, March 20, Caldwell City Cemetery. Survivors - 2 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Memorials - Caldwell Ambulance Fund. Elliott-Schaeffer Mortuary, Caldwell. [Published March 23, 1998] Charley Edward Bough Charley Edward Bough, 92, Wellington, formerly of Wichita, died Friday. Graveside services - 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, Prairie Lawn Cemetery. Survivors - sons, Larry Bough, Tommy Bough, Kingman; daughters, Elsie Bosley, Euylene Kackley, Sharon Gonzalez, all of Wichita, Jaunita Bosley, Fall River, Margaret Merz, Kingman, Sherry Upton, Wellington, Kathlene Ewald, Enid, Okla., Alice Eagerton, Florence, Ala.; brother, Sammie Bough, Pittsburg; 52 grandchildren, 115 great-grandchildren, 28 great-great-grandchildren. Memorial - Alzheimer's Unit-Cedar View Good Samaritan Center. Donations can be left at the funeral home. Visitation - today from 5 - 9. Frank Funeral Home. [Published March 23, 1998] Letha R. Steen Letha R. Steen, 52, Lawrence, formerly of Wellington, died Thursday. Services - a private family service will be held at a later date. Survivors - sons, Jay Steen, Zeb Steen, both of Lawrence; sisters, Catherine Sue Causer, Lawrence, Linda Weckworth, Topeka. Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, Lawrence. [Published March 23, 1998] Nathaniel Joseph Snow WICHITA -- Nathaniel Joseph Snow, 16, of Wichita, died Saturday. Graveside services -- Tuesday, 2 p.m., Rose Hill Cemetery in South Haven. Survivors -- Mother, Diane Snow of Nova Scotia; father, Gary Snow of Wichita; grandfather, Ralph Snow of Wichita; grandmothers, I. June Cage of Wichita and Grace Scott of Colorado Springs, Colo.; brother, Mark D. Snow of Colorado Springs; sisters, Reine L. Dail of Columbia, Mo. and Janice D. Maloney of Colorado Springs; and stepbrothers, Jeffry D. Black of Wichita and Kevin M. Black of the U.S. Army. Memorial -- Compassion International, in care of Frank Funeral Home, 417 N. Washington, Wellington, Kan. 67152. Visitation -- 5 to 9 this evening. Frank Funeral Home. [Published March 30, 1998] Alpha L. Jordan DOUGLASS -- Alpha L. Jordan, 99, of Douglass, homemaker, died Sunday. Services -- 2 p.m., Thursday, First Baptist Church in Douglass. Interment -- Belle Plaine Cemetery. Survivors -- Sons, Ralph of Corbin and Lloyd of Wichita; daughter, Murial Nixon of Douglass; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. Memorial -- First Baptist Church, Douglass. Hilyard-Smith Funeral Home, Douglass. [Published March 31, 1998] Lester Eugene Jones Lester Eugene Jones, 64, retired oil field worker, died Wednesday at his home in Wellington. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Wellington. Bishop Ricky Baldwin will officiate. Interment will be in Memorial Lawn Cemetery in Arkansas City. Friends may call today till 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Jones was born on October 8, 1933 in Wichita, the son of Alexis Clarence and Christina Olive Young Jones. He attended rural Winfield Schools. He married Pauline Baber on June 12, 1967 in Arkansas City. Survivors include his wife, Pauline; son, Dale Wood of Belle Plaine; daughters, Cindy Miller of California, Phila Storts of Belle Plaine, Rita Jones Quigley Johnson of Wamego, Linda Clinkingbeard Jones of Wellington; sister, Patsy Miller of Winfield; brothers, Gerald Jones of Winfield, Larry Jones of Newkirk, Okla.; fifteen grandchildren; one great-granchchild; five nieces and nine nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; three sons, Randall Jones, Alexis Jones Quigley; Jerry Lynn Sheldon; and one brother, John Jones. A memorial has been established with SCCS Home Health & Hospice, contributions may be left at the funeral home. Arrangements by Hawks Funeral Home. [Published April 3, 1998] Julian Martin Cornejo Julian Martin Cornejo, 74, resident of Shattuck, Okla., for 42 years after moving from Wellington, died Saturday morning, April 4, 1998, at the Newman Memorial Hospital in Shattuck. He retired in 1983 from the Santa Fe Railroad, where he was a road master. Cornejo was born July 23, 1923 in Wellington, to Julian and Nicasia (Martin) Cornejo. He married Mercedes Ybarra on Sept. 7, 1941 in Wellington. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was the recipient of the Purple Heart. He was a member of the Holy Name Catholic Church in Shattuck. He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, John, Neives, Jesse and Joe; and one son, Stephen Cornejo. Survivors include his wife, Mercedes, of the home; five sons, Alfonso Ybarra of Wichita, Robert Cornejo of Newton, Julian Cornejo of California, Gabriel Cornejo of Harman, Okla. and Marcello Cornejo of Woodward, Okla.; five daughters, Rose Miller of Wellington, Sara Carillo of Winfield, Marcellina Shaw of Shattuck, Rosalee Bueno of Spearman, Texas and Sonja Weiss of Sunnyvalle, Calif.; two brothers, Tony of Wellington and Dario of Wichita; a sister, Enidina Olivas of South Haven; 38 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held at 7 p.m., Monday, April 6, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Mass of the Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, April 7, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Father Andrew J. Seiler will officiate both services. Interment will be in Prairie Lawn Cemetery. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. I. June Cage I. June Cage, 80, homemaker and retired Boeing file clerk, died Saturday morning, April 4, 1998, at Via Christi Regional Medical Center - St. Joseph campus in Wichita. She was a resident of Wichita for 33 years, moving from Mulvane. She was raised in South Haven. June was born June 28, 1917 in South Haven, to Lloyd and Amy (Carson) McClaskey. She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers; three sister; one grandson; and one granddaughter. Survivors include her sons, Gary Snow and Bryan Snow, both of Wichita, Jim Snow of McPherson and David Snow of Andover; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Services were held today, Monday, April 6, at the Frank Funeral Home. Pastor Sallie Shore, of the First Christian Church, officiated. Musical selection was "Amazing Grace" by Phil Wylie, soloist. Casketbearers were Scott Snow, Mike Snow, Mark Snow, Colby Snow, Todd Snow and Luke Snow. Interment was at Rose Hill Cemetery in South Haven. Musical selection at the graveside services was "Supper Time," by Wylie. A memorial has been established with Via Christi Regional Medical Center - St. Joseph campus, 5E Oncology Unit. Donations may be made in care of the funeral home. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Luther F. Shetlar CONWAY SPRINGS -- Luther F. Shetlar, 82, of 1381 W. 80th Avenue North, died Tuesday, April 14, 1998, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. He was born April 21, 1915 at Conway Springs, to Harry Luther Shetlar and Minnie A. Francis Shetler. He was reared southeast of Conway Springs and attended the Hawley Hill Rural School. He attended Conway Springs High School and graduated with the class of 1932. Luther was united in marriage to Dorothy Marie Taylor on May 16, 1937 at Wichita. They made their home southwest of Conway Springs following their marriage. Luther was associated with his father in Grade A milk production and the management of 40 acres of apple trees. Together, they started a dairy and registered Holstein business that was soon expanded to a successful dairy for the next 50 years. He retired in April 1990. Luther was a life member of the United Methodist Church, Conway Springs, and served as a trustee and steward. He served as a board member of the Hawley Hill School, the Creek Township Board and was on the board of the Co-op at Conway Springs. He was a 25-year leader in dairy for the Malaby 4-H Club, served several terms on the Sumner County Extension Council, was past president of the Sumner-Sedgwick County DHIA, before its separation, and as a board member for Sumner County DHIA. The past few years, Luther spent much time with milk marketing. He was a board member for Southwest Milk Producers Association and served on the Associated Milk Producers Board as a regional board member. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two stepbrothers, Earl and Edward Veninga. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Shetlar, of the home; two sons, Dr. Martin Shetlar of San Anselmo, Calif., Dr. James Shetlar of Frankenmuth, Mich.; one daughter, Anne Rush of Conway Springs; three half brothers, Harry Shetlar of Winfield, Richard Shetlar of Richland, Wash., and Paul Shetlar of Wichita; one stepsister, Fern Graybill of Lincoln, Neb.; and six grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m., Friday, April 17, from the United Methodist Church, Conway Springs, with Pastor Lorna Gotchall Tovrea officiating. Interment will be in Conway Springs Cemetery, Conway Springs. Ebersole Mortuary, Conway Springs, is in charge of arrangements. A memorial has been established with the United Methodist Church. Theodore A. Neises Theodore A. Neises, 70, died Thursday, April 14, 1998, at his home in Belle Plaine. Recitation of the Holy Rosary was held at 7 p.m., Thursday, April 16, at the Holy Name Catholic Church in Winfield. Father Frances Cox presided. Mass of the Christian Burial was held at 10 a.m., Friday, April 17, at Holy Name Catholic Church in Winfield. Celebrants were Father Michael Nolan, Father Steven Tahpwa, Father Francis Cox and Father David Linnebur. Dorothy Groene was organist and Sharon Short was song leader. Casketbearers were Michael Neises, Alfred Neises, Albert Neises, Lawrence Neises, John Neises and John Ellenz. A memorial has been established with Harbor House of Wichita. Contributions may be left at the funeral home. Theodore was born on April 25, 1927 in Wichita, the son of John M. and Ernestine Schvienker Neises. He served in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953, stationed in Germany. He married Bernice Freund on Aug. 25, 1954 in Colwich. He was a retired farmer, living in the Oxford and Belle Plaine area for many years. He was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church in Winfield and the Dan C. Matson V.F.W. Post in Wellington. Survivors include his wife, Bernice, of the home; five sons, Michael Neises of Belle Plaine, Alfred Albert and Lawrence Neises, all of Oxford, and John Neises of Wellington; six daughters, Margaret Rippe of Arkansas City, Janice Cartwright and Elaine Ellenz, both of Olathe, Kathleen Widener of Wichita, Lois Linnebur of Conway Springs and Annette Maurer of Udall; his mother, Ernestine Neises of Belle Plaine; three brothers, John Neises Jr. of Geuda Springs, Jim Neises of Belle Plaine and Ed Neises of Wellington; seven sisters, Louise Hoffman of Hope, Clara Zimmerman of Wellington, Helen Conklin of Argonia, Betty Smith of Scranton, Patricia Neises and Beverly Scobee, both of Belle Plaine, and Vivian Ward of Topeka; 31 grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; and three stepgreat-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father and one brother, Albert Neises. Arrangements were by Oliver-Hawks Funeral Home, Oxford. Joni Darlene Lauterbach-Walton Joni Darlene Lauterbach-Walton, former Mayfield resident, died at her home in Sallisaw, OK, Wednesday, April 15, 1998. She was born October 2, 1954 in Meade, KS, the daughter of Neel and Dorothy (Morrell) Lauterbach. Joni was a Registered Nurse and enjoyed every aspect of her work. She specialized in the critical care of newborn infants working i nObstetrics and delivery. A large part of her job was accompanying newborn infants as they were rushed from several smaller hospitals in Oklahoma to larger facilities in Tulsa. Joni loved working with the elderly as well as the newborn babies. She helped to welcome many babies into this world with open arms and helped to fill the last moments of life for many of her elderly patients with love and compassion. Bill Walton and Joni Lauterbach were married August 4, 1995, at Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was a member of the Wellington Church of Christ. Joni graduated from Wellington High School with the class of 1972. During her high school years she was active in Drama and Music activities. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Oscar and Beulah Morrell and C.A. and Daisy Lauterbach. She is survived bye her husband, Bill Walton of the home in Sallisaw, three daughters, Carley Meaders of Wellington, Jessica Tuten and husband, Trevor, of Tulsa, OK., and Amy Kearney and husband Arthur Kearney III, and one grandson Jacob Neel Tuten; her parents, Neel and Dorothy Lauterbach of Mayfield, and one brother James L. Lauterbach of Las Vegas, Nevada. Services will be held Monday, April 20, 1998 at 2:00 P.M. at the Church of Christ with Stanten Sikes officiating. Burial will be in the Osborne cemetery in Mayfield, KS. A memorial has been established with the Shrine Hospital for Children. Memorial donations may be left at the funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 5-9 p.m. and Sunday from 1-9 p.m. The family will greet friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Raymond J. Heyen Raymond J. Heyen, 93, passed away April 15, 1998. Born September 17, 1904 at Chester, Oklahoma, the son of Jake and Mary Mollett Heyen. He has been a resident of Wellington since 1970. He married Emma M. Heyen June 14, 1948. Ray is remembered for his neighborly generosity, his large garden and the many waterwells that he witched in Sumner County. Ray owned and operated a fleet of 50 taxicabs in Enid and then Ponca City from 1929 to 1933. He later hauled cattle from his farm in Excelsior Springs, Arkansas to Kansas City. After selling this business he drove buses for Continental Trailways until 1948. It was in 1948, that Ray and his wife Emma moved to Folsom, New Mexico where they operated a cattle ranch on the Cimmaron River. Ray and his wife retired in 1970 and moved to Wellington. He was active in the local Masonic Lodge attaining Master and actively supported the Eastern Star. He was a 50 year Mason in the Blue Lodge starting in Joplin, 50 year Mason in the Wichita council of Kansas York Rite and received the honorary Grand Cross of the Order of Rainbow for distinguished service and a Life Member of Past Commanders of Knight Templar. Ray was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Preceding him in death besides his wife and parents, were sisters Lottie Whetstone, Wellington and Rosa Rankin; brothers, Henry and Clayton. Survivors include his step-daughter, Arlene Schultz, Wellington, and step-son Sanford Little, Hoisington. Grandchildren are Luan McDonald, Jonet Kerr, Sanford Little II, John Little, Rhonda Beth Little and eight great grandchildren. A memorial has been established with the First Presbyterian Church, Wellington. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 18, at the First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Larry Stewart officiating. Interment will be at Sumner Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 9-9 on Friday. Frank Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Raymond J. Heyen Services for Raymond J. Heyen, who died Wednesday, April 15, 1998, were held Saturday, April 18, at the First Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Larry Stewart officiated. Musical selections were "The Old Rugged Cross" and "The Lord's Prayer." Dennis and Sandy Pettigrew sang the duet. Organist was Donnis Whaley. Ushers were LeRoy Klima, Dean Eklund and Francis Carr. Casketbearers were Karl Kerr, Jay Kerr, Sanford Little II, Aaron Little, Chris Little and Clint Little. Interment was in Sumner Memorial Gardens. Frank Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Ann L. (Whitten) Krumrey Pruitt Ann L. (Whitten) Krumrey Pruitt, 83, died Monday, April 20, 1998, at Sumner Regional Medical Center in Wellington. She was a retired school teacher and taught in several Sumner County schools, including the Wellington Junior High special education department. She is a former resident of Wellington, having moved to Mulvane in 1983. Ann was born March 28, 1915 in the Perth area, to Frank M. and Lora (Cooper) Whitten. She married Donald Pruitt on June 23, 1978 in Wellington. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Harold Krumrey; one daughter; and two brothers. Survivors include her husband, Donald Pruitt of Mulvane; her granddaughters, Tamara Brown and Shari Wallace; four great-grandchildren, Ashley Brown, Amanda Brown, Sydney Dzurny and Christian Dzurny; one nephew, Roger Whitten of Oklahoma City; a brother, Frank Whitten of Enid, Okla.; and two sisters, Inez Krumrey and Estel Whitten, both of Joplin, Mo. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, April 23, at Sumner Memorial Gardens in Wellington, Pastor Jack Waterman of Immanuel Baptist Church, will officiate. A memorial has been established with the American Heart Association. Donations may be left at the funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday. The casket will remain closed. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mary A. Nation Mary A. Nation, 82, died Thursday, April 23, 1998, at her home in Wellington. She was the owner of the Siesta Motel and had been a Wellington resident most of her life. She was born Sept. 21, 1915 in Shattuck, Okla., to Arthur A. and Grace Mae (Booth) Kearns. She married Erwin Davis "Ed" Nation. He preceded her in death on Aug. 15, 1960. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She was also preceded in death by her parents; one infant son; one infant grandson; three sisters; and two brothers. Survivors include two daughters, Connie Kimple and Sue Kiker, both of Wellington; two brothers, Albert Kearns of Simi Valley, Calif. and Kenneth Kearns of Pasadena, Texas; two sisters, Pauline Chaney of Wellington and Inez Cooper of Phoenix, Ariz.; seven grandchildren, Ralph Kiker III, Marty Kiker, Ed Kiker, Shannon Smith, Brenda Holt, Kevin Lawrence and Melissa Palecki; and 13 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 25, at the Prairie Lawn Cemetery in Wellington. The Rev. Randy Abbey, of the First United Methodist Church, will officiate. Memorials have been established with the Sumner County Home Health Agency and the American Cancer Society. Donations may be left at the funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home until 9 this evening. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Darlene Gardner Darlene Gardner, 56, homemaker, of Belle Plaine, former Wellington resident, died Thursday, April 23, 1998, at Via Christi Regional Medical Center - St. Francis campus in Wichita. She was born Oct. 24, 1941 in Hinton, Okla. She married Ron Gardner on Aug. 7, 1987 in Wichita. Survivors include her husband, Ron, of the home in Belle Plaine; her sons, Bill Plummer of Ponca City, Okla. and Harold D. Plummer of Arkansas City; her daughters, Carol Hoag and Eugenia Miller, both of Oxford; and eight grandchildren. Private family services will be held. A memorial has been established with the American Heart Association. Donations may be left at the funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home from 1 to 5 p.m., Saturday. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Rosemary Andra CONWAY SPRINGS -- Rosemary Andra, 86, homemaker, died Thursday. Recitation of the Holy Rosary -- 7, this evening, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Conway Springs. Mass of the Christian Burial -- 10:30 a.m., Saturday, St. Joseph Catholic Church. Interment -- St. Joseph Cemetery, Conway Springs. Survivors -- Sons, Kenneth Andra and Randall Andra, both of Conway Springs; daughters, Mary Ann Conrady of Sedgwick, Lillian Thurston of Wichita and Barbara Clark of Topeka; 16 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. Memorial -- St. Joseph Catholic Church Endowment. Ebersole Mortuary, Conway Springs. [Published April 24, 1998] Margaret Clarkson WICHITA -- Margaret Clarkson, 77, retired legal secretary and bookkeeper, partner and owner of Clarkson, Goering and Silver law firm, died Tuesday. Services -- were held today, Resthaven Mortuary Chapel, Wichita. Survivors -- Sister, Mildred Sperry of St. Francis. Resthaven, Wichita. Lynette L. Logsdon [Published April 24, 1998] CHERRYVALE -- Lynette L. (Carter) Logsdon, 76, of Cherryvale, former Wellington and Argonia resident, retired employee of Fred Ronald's Manufacturing Plant at Parsons, died Tuesday. Graveside services -- 10 a.m., Saturday, Moline Cemetery. Survivors -- Daughters, Madeline Gawthrop of Pampa, Texas; sons, Roger of Gainesville, Fla., and Gale of Cherryvale; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one brothers, Glen Carter of Kent, Wash. Memorial -- Foundation for the Blind, in care of Potts Chapel, P.O. Box 801, Independence, Kan. 67301. Visitation -- After 9:30 a.m., Saturday, until time of services. Potts Chapel, Cherryvale. [Published April 24, 1998] Glenn A. Kloefkorn Glenn A. Kloefkorn, 77, died Friday, April 24, 1998, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. Glenn was a retired wheat farmer and an avid gun trader. He was a lifelong resident of Sumner County. He was born July 31, 1920 in the Caldwell area to Martin and Josephine (Collins) Kloefkorn. He married Eileen Haskins on Aug. 16, 1941 in Braman, Okla. He was a member of the National Rifle Association and the Farm Bureau. Glenn was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Maurice, Dean and his twin infant brothers, Basil and Max Kloefkorn. Survivors include his wife, Eileen, of the home; his daughter, Dixie Lee Weers of Louisburg; his two grandchildren, Ryan Weers and heather Weers, both of Louisburg; his two brothers, Marvin of Caldwell and Merle of Tuscon, Ariz.; two sisters, Wanda Biggs of Edgemont, Ark. and Imogene Hilton of Wichita; a number of nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Services were held at 10:30 a.m., the morning of Monday, April 27, at the Corbin United Methodist Church. The Rev. Paul Stetz presided and was assisted by Pastor Judee Ramsey. A memorial fund has been established witht he American Cancer Society and the American Diabetes Association. Contributions may be left with the mortuary. Musical selections were "How Great Thou Art," sung by Orie Love and 'In The Garden," sung by Kathy Gann. The organist was Rhonda Mock. Arrangements were provided by Elliott-Schaffer Mortuary of Caldwell. Glenn was a loving husband, a greatly loved father and a wonderful grandfather. He will be greatly missed by many. Kenneth Darrell Coon Kenneth Darrell Coon, 69, of Raton, N.M., former resident of Argonia and LaJunta, Colo., died April 16. Services -- Were held April 20 at Calvary Baptist Church, Raton. Survivors -- Wife, Darlene, of the home; children, Kelly D. Coon, of Raton, Darrell Coon, Debra Kile, Mary Williams and Janet Cole, all of Amarillo, Texas, Ricky Coon of Wichita, and Nancy Clymer of Edmond, Okla.; stepchildren, Sherry L. Martinez of Raton, Darla Lynn Colopy of Enid, Okla. and Terry Wayne Gwyn of Swink, Colo.; brother, Bob Coon; sisters, Dorothy Drummond, Margaret Smith and Connie Shaw, all of Wichita, and Wanda Lee Herrin, Kay Alton and Carolyn Jones of Wellington; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Beryl Dean Herrington Beryl Dean Herrington, 75, of Wellington, died Sunday, April 26, 1998, at Via Christi Regional Medical Center - St. Francis campus in Wichita. He had been a Wellington resident since 1948, moving from Clovis, N.M. He worked for the Santa Fe railroad from 1942-49, then he went to work for Welco. He retired in 1989 as a supervisor in the tool crib. Beryl was born April 29, 1922 in Wellington, to Clyde and Marie (Bogle) Herrington. He married Helen Jane Utterback on Feb. 10, 1948 in Wellington. He was a member of the First Christian Church and the American Legion Tom Schwinn Post No. 90. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Melvin; and one sister, Doris Barry. Survivors include his wife, Helen, of the home; his sons, Dewey Gene Herrington of Chicago, Ill. and Beryl David Herrington of Corpus Christi, Texas; his sister, Marjorie Blackmore of Wellington; one grandson, Dr. Sean Herrington; five stepgrandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, April 30, at Prairie Lawn Cemetery. Pastor Sallie Shore, of the First Christian Church, will officiate. A memorial has been established with the Avenue of Flags. Donations may be left at the funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home until 9 this evening and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Dallis Marian Carter Dallis Marian Carter, 71, died Saturday, April 25, 1998, at her home in Wellington. She was a Wellington resident most of her life and was a bulldog breeder and the former owner of Hobo Bulldog Kennell. Dallis was born May 9, 1926 in Wellington to Pete and Georgia (Lincoln) Gerhardt. She graduated from Wellington High School. She married Carol Dean "C.D." Carter on April 4, 1948 in Wellington. The couple got their first bulldog in 1957 and shared their love of exhibiting and breeding bulldogs. He preceded her in death on Oct. 14, 1987. Dallis was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Bulldog Club of Oklahoma City, Bulldog Club of America, founding member of the South Central Kansas Kennel Club and Bulldog Club Division 6. Survivors include her son, Kelly D. Carter, and daughter-in-law, Nancy, of Wellington; her daughter, Randie L. Carter of Arlington, Texas; two grandchildren, Laura Carter of Pahrump, Nev. and Miles Carter of Wellington; and two stepgrandchildren, Amanda Sylvester of Wellington and Dustin Sylvester of Clay Center. Services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 29, at the Frank Funeral Home. Bishop Rick Baldwin, of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, will officiate. Interment will be in Sumner Memorial Gardens. A memorial has been established with the Wellington Humane Society. Donations may be left at the funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 9 this evening. The casket will remain closed. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Dallis Marian Carter Services for Dallis Marian Carter, who died Saturday, April 25, 1998, were held Wednesday, April 29, at the Frank Funeral Home. Bishop Rick Baldwin and the Rev. David L. Carter officiated. The congregation sang "I Stand All Amazed," "I Need Thee Every Hour" and "Nearer My god To Thee." Jennifer Wolff was organist. Casketbearers were Terry May, Curtis Carter, Jeff Duerr, Roger Lawrence, Bill Campbell and Norman Ricke. Interment was in Sumner Memorial Gardens. Frank Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Phillip Bernard Bell Phillip Bernard Bell, 81, died Sunday, May 3, 1998, at his home in Wellington after a lengthy illness. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 9, at St. John's Lutheran Church. Pastor David Carlson will officiate and the Rev. Chris Launer of Lee's Summit, Mo., will officiate. Musical selections will be "How Great Thou Art" and "Great Is Thy Faithfulness" by his nephew Joe Spellman, vocalist, and "Amazing Grace" and "Lane's Theme" by his granddaughter, Kimberly Ferguson, pianist. Phil was born on march 4, 1917 in Wichita, to James B. and Mabel Russell Bell. The family later moved to Peabody, where he completed his high school education. He married Harriet Lucile Dietrich on April 4, 1939 in Winfield. They moved to Wellington in 1947. Phil worked as a watchmaker/jeweler for Jaggers Jewelry Store and Riley Jewelers for over 20 years. He then became a salesman for McDonald-Ate and retired from Les Jacobs Motors in 1980. Phil was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Wellington. He was an avid golfer and a member of the Wellington Golf Club for many years. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Harriet, of the home; three daughters, Marlene and Bob Hanson of Wellington, Leslie and Glen Dettmann of Garfield, Ark., and Barbara Ferguson of Wellington; one brother, James B. Bell Jr. of Fort Collins, Colo.; one sister, Bette Hamm of Tulsa, Okla.; four grandchildren, Scott Johnson of Springfield, Mo., Julia Stone of Wellington, Corey Ferguson of Grove, Okla. and Kimberly Ferguson of Wellington; three great-grandchildren, Molly Stone, Lindsey Stone and Kallea Ferguson, all of Wellington; three nieces; three nephews; and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, James B. and Mabel Bell. A memorial fund has been established with Hospice. Contributions may be left at the funeral home. Friends may sign the book at the funeral home, Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phil was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He gave generouly of himself and his worldy goods to family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Arrangements are by Hawks Funeral Home, Wellington. Charles William Langford Services for Charles William Langford, who died Wednesday, May 6, 1998, were held Saturday, May 9, at the First Christian Church. The Rev. Kendale d. Finley officiated. Musical selections were "Amazing Grace" and "The Lord's Prayer," by soloist Jim Witte. Betty Pattrick, organist, played "My Way." Ushers were Gary Day and Kenny Adams. Casketbearers were Jeff McGovern, Tom Starkey, Steve Glasgow, Jerry Kiser, Jerry Zoglmann and John Zoglmann. Interment was in Prairie Lawn Cemetery. Frank Funeral Home was in charge of arrangments. Cleda Baker CALDWELL -- Cleda Baker, 62, owner of Cleda's Etc. shop, died Saturday. Services -- were today, Assembly of God church, Caldwell. Interment -- Caldwell City Cemetery. Survivors -- husband, Henry; sons, Edward and Joseph; daughter, Sulinda Fogle; and mother, Cleda Newland, all of Caldwell; brothers, Nolan Mercer of Caldwell and Fred Mercer Jr. of Sanford, Texas; sisters, Valeen Watson and Sally Phillips, both of Fritch, Texas; and five grandchildren. Memorials -- American Cancer Society or CHS Alumni Scholarship Fund. Elliott-Schaeffer Mortuary, Caldwell. [Published May 11, 1998] Teresa Lynn Wilson EVEREST, Kan. -- Teresa Lynn Wilson, 29, of Everest, security guard at the Sac and Fox Casino and former certified nurses aid and therapist at the Tri-County Manor in Horton, died Saturday. Services -- 2 p.m., Tuesday, First United Methodist Church, Horton. Interment -- Horton Cemetery. Survivors -- mother and stepfather, Nora (Caudill) and Gerald Statler of Everest; father, Gary Wilson of Maryland; brother, Steve Wilson of Horton; stepbrothers, Ronald Statler and Dennis Statler, both of Horton; and stepsister, Debbie Shaw of Horton. Visitation -- 7 to 8 p.m., Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary, Horton. Memorial -- Teresa Wilson Memorial Fund, in care of Dishon-Maple Chaney Mortuary, Horton, Kan. 66439. [Published May 11, 1998] Dorothy Pearl Hull Dorothy Pearl Hull, 82, homemaker, died Tuesday, May 12, 1998, at Cedar View Good Samaritan Center. She was a lifelong Wellington resident. She was born April 6, 1916 in Wellington, to Homer and Cora Lee (Taylor) Underwood. She married George "Melvin" Hull on June 10, 1951 in Wellington. Dorothy was a member of the First Baptist Church and Phoenix Chapter No. 159 Order of Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Melvin on Dec. 14, 1996; one sister, Edith Eberle; and one brother, Donald. Survivors include her daughters, Shirley Webster of Amarillo, Texas, and Kristena Ellis of Wellington; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Graveside services are at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 16, at Prairie Lawn Cemetery. Pastor John Stone, of the First Baptist Church, will officiate. A memorial has been established with the Cedar View God Samaritan Center. Donations may be left at the funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home from 1 to 9 p.m. on Thursday and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. L.M. "Sunny" Barth L.M. "Sunny" Barth, 71, of Wichita, former Wellington resident, died today. Services -- Pending in Wichita. Survivors -- Include his mother, Oleta Barth of Wellington, and his sister, Freda Morphis of Seattle, Wash. [Published May 15, 1998] Sue Jean Covacevich-Boys WINFIELD -- Sue Jean (Hill) Covacevich-Boys, 93, retired techer, former Wellington resident, died Thursday. Services -- 2 p.m., Tuesday, in the garden at her home, 1302 E. 12th, Winfield. Interment -- Highland Cemetery, Winfield. Survivors -- Daughter, Tersa Covacevich-Granza of Washington, D.C.; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorials -- Sue Jean covacevich-Boys Viusal Arts Scholarship from Winfield Arts and Humanity Council and the Mobile Van Fund of Cumbernauld Village. Visitation -- 6 to 8:30 p.m., Monday, at her home. Swisher-Taylor and Morris Funeral Home, Winfield. [Published May 15, 1998] Charles Hubert "Harry" Meadows Charles Hubert "Harry" Meadows, 83, of Eureka, retired superintendent of the Greenwood County Road and Bridge Department and farmer, died Wednesday. Services -- 11 a.m., Saturday, Campbell-Kelley Funeral Home in Eureka. Interment -- Greenwood Cemetery, Eureka. Survivors -- Sons, Richard Meadows of Blue Springs, Mo., Clarence Meadows of York, Pa., Wayne Meadows of Brandon, Miss., and Charles H. Meadows Jr. of Eureka; daughter, Beth Seimears of Derby; stepsons, Larry Tomlinson of Eureak and Sam Tomlinson of Emporia; stepdaughter, Nancy Howell of Eureka; brothers, Albert Meadows of Eureka, Leonard and Edward Meadows, both of Elk City; sister, Neomia Wolfe of Yuma, Ariz.; seven grandchildren; 17 stepgrandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren. Memorial -- Medicalodge of Eureka Activity Fund. Contributions may be sent in care of Campbell-Kelley Funeral Home, Eureka. [Published May 15, 1998] Robert Leslie Ellis AURORA, Colo. -- Robert Leslie Ellis, 41, of Aurora, structural engineer for Merrick and Co., died Sunday. Services -- were held Thursday, Chapel Hill Chapel. Interment -- Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Survivors -- Wife, Robin Suzzanne (Bruce) Ellis; parents, Les and Betty Ellis of Aurora; brother, Bert J. Ellis of San Francisco, Calif.; sisters, Nancy Hess of Westminster, Colo., Lori Collie of Abilene, Linda Thornton, Lisa Gilliland and Joy Ellis, all of Aurora. Memorials -- Habitat for Humanity of Colorado, 1009 Grant Street, Denver, Colo.; Littleton Church of Christ, 6495 South Colorado Blvd., Littleton, Colo. 80121; or Colorado Christian Services, 4796 South Broadway, Suite 110, Englewood, Colo. 80110. Chapel Hill Mortuary, Littleton, Colo. [Published May 15, 1998] Pearl Phillis Greeno Pearl Phillis Greeno, 93, homemaker and cook, lifelong resident of Wellington, died Monday, May 18, 1998, at Cedar View Good Samaritan Center. She was born Nov. 1, 1904 in Nordin, Okla. to Clyde and Addie (Southard) Beatty. She married Harry J. Greeno on Nov. 14, 1928 in Wichita. He died Oct. 3, 1986. She was also preceded in death by her parents; two sisters and three brothers. Survivors include her sons, Everett and Bob, both of Wellington; daughter, Joanne Dillard of Wellington; sister, Helen Dawson of Wellington; 11 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, May 22, at the Frank Funeral Home. Pastor Sallie Shore, of the First Christian Church, will officiate. A memorial has been established with the Cedar View Good Samaritan Center. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. John M. Welsch John M. Welsch, 78, retired farmer, died Tuesday, May 19, 1998, at the Blackwell Regional Hospital in Blackwell, Okla. He moved to Blackwell two years ago from Wellington. He was born Sept. 4, 1919 in Portland, to Joseph and Rosie F. (Milton) Welsch. He married Jewel B. Corbett on Oct. 19, 1957 in Long Beach, Calif. He served in the Army in World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Jewel; and his sister. Survivors include his wife, Alice, of the home in Blackwell; and his sister, Mary Hackney of Haysville. Services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, May 22, at the Rose Hill Cemetery in South Haven. Pastor Bill Riffee of the Messiah Baptist Church in Wichita will officiate. A memorial has been established with the Gideon Bible Society. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Lewis Woltje Lewis Woltje, 84, of Wellington, died Thursday, May 14, 1998, at his home. Memorial services will be held at noon on Saturday, May 23, at Hawks Funeral Home. Pastor Christopher Fleet will officiate. Private family inurnment will be held in Forrest Park Cemetery in Anthony. A memorial fund has been established with Sumner County Home Health Care. Contributions may be left at the funeral home. Lewis was born March 24, 1914 in Sumner County, the son of Dick and Maude Needles Woltje. He was raised in the Argonia area. He had lived in the Wellington area for the past several years. Survivors include three nieces, Jayneell Key of Wichita, Mary Berent of Alton and Patty, address unknown; and two nephews, Jay M. Sheldon III of Wier, Michael A. Sheldon of Cortez, Colo. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Ana, who he married in Puerto Rico; one brother, Lloyd Woltje; and one sister, Lillie Maxine Shelton. Arrangements are by Hawks Funeral Home, Wellington. Harlan D. Barry Harlan D. Barry, 79, died Saturday, May 23, 1998, at Sumner Regional Medical Center in Wellington. He was a lifelong resident of Mayfield and was a retired dairy farmer and Equitable Insurance agent. Harlan was born Jan. 9, 1919 in Mayfield, to Orville L. and Wavie (Goodrum) Barry. He married Doris Herrington on Jan. 1, 1940 in Oxford. She preceded him in death on June 14, 1991. He married Dorothy Prather on Dec. 12, 1992 in Mayfield. Harlan was a member of the Mayfield Federated Church and the Argonia Masonic Lodge. He was also preceded in death by his parents; his son, Merlyn in December 1995; one brother, Velmar Barry; and one great-grandson, Kevin. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy, of the home; one daughter, Janice Ross of Mayfield; one stepdaughter, Sherry Kline of Wellington; two stepsons, Harold F. Stocking of Wichita and Gary Stocking of Wellington; his brother, Gene Barry of Wellington; his sister, Novice Boatright of Conway Springs; four grandchildren, Rusty Barry of Ardmore, Okla., Jean Yates of Longview, Texas, Joan Kogle of Wellington and Jim Ross of Haiti; three stepgreat-grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 26, at the Mayfield Federated Church. Pastor Greg Lindenberger officiated. Musical selection was "The Old Rugged Cross" by Wanda Jeffries, soloist, and Berniece Myers, organist. Ushers were Bob Yearout and Arlen Baumgartner. Honorary casketbearers were Everett Heasty, Gene Heasty, Neel Lauterbach, Roy Stayton and Harry Gerberding. Casketbearers were Jarrod Kline, Daryl Heasty, Rob Kogle, Travis Jamerson, Terry Heasty and Leon Gerberding. Interment was in the Osborne Cemetery at Mayfield. A memorial has been established with the Mayfield Federated Church. Donations may be made at the funeral home. Frank Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. William Jordan Black William Jordan Black, infant son of Willie Black and Amy McDonald, died Friday, May 22, 1998, at Columbia Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. He was born on May 12, 1998 in Wellington. In addition to his parents, Jordan is survived by his grandparents, Patricia DeBuhr of Wellington, Ron and Vickie McDonald of Wellington and Dennis and Wanda Adams of Grove, Okla.; great-grandparents, C.E. and Lucille McDonald of Belle Plaine, Harold and Maxine Creed of Wellington, George Ross of Sallisaw, Okla. and Jack Davis of Wellington. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Alfred Black. Graveside services and interment will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, May 27, at the Prairie Lawn Cemetery. The Rev. Phil Wylie will officiate. Arrangements are by Hawks Funeral Home. Tyson Brent Leighty Tyson Brent Leighty, 18, Wellington, died Sunday, May 24, 1998, as the result of a drowning accident at the Wellington Lake. Tyson was born on Dec. 17, 1979 in Wellington, the son of Oakla Sparks and Helen Clift Leighty. He attended Chapparal High School. He had worked in Belle Plaine at Kansas Castings. He loved to go boating, fishing, ride bulls, hunt and ride go-carts. Survivors include his father, Oakla Leighty of Caldwell; his mother, Helen Leighty of Wellington; two brothers, Sparks Leighty of Wellington and George Keys of Caldwell; three sisters, Becky Harrod, Christina Hodges and Dana Leighty, all of Wellington; aunts, Diane Dry, April Dry and Georgie Terry, all of Wellington, Rose Mary Zerger of Cheney, Neva McKeever of Seattle, Wash., Ramona Story of Canon City, Colo., Norma Nicholas of Wichita, Betty Walker of Denver, Colo. and Esther Davis of Belle Plaine; uncles Ricky Clift and Steve Clift of Wellington, Stephen Leighty, Tim Leighty and Jim Leighty of Caldwell; and his grandparents, Harold and Florence Headley of Wellington. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, George A. Clift and Oakla and Ollie Leighty. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, May 28, at the Hawks Funeral Home. Interment will be in Prairie Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesay from noon to 8:30 p.m. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 7 to 8:30 at the funeral home. A fund has been established to assist the family with funeral expenses. Contributions may be left at the funeral home. Arrangements are by Hawks Funeral Home. Gladys Faye Bockelman WICHITA -- Gladys Faye Bockelman, 85, homemaker/retired day care provider, died Thursday. Services -- were held today, Lakeview Funeral Home Chapel, Wichita. Burial -- Lakeview Cemetery. Survivors -- Sons, Larry of Huntsville, Ala., and Roger of Wichita; daughters, Betty Schiebinger of Fort Wayne, Ind. and Jan Schmidt of Derby; sister, Merlena Searle of West Minister, Colo.; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Memorial -- Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Wichita. Lakeview Funeral Home, Wichita. [Published May 26, 1998] William M. Gravette ABILENE -- William M. Gravette, 54, recreation and parks director for the city of Abilene, former Wellington resident, died Sunday. Services -- 1:30 p.m., Friday, First Presbyterian Church, Abilene. Burial -- Abilene Cemetery. Survivors -- Wife, Peggy, of the home; daughters, Meg Gravette and Beth Gravette, both of Abilene; and sister, Nancy Gravette of Palm Desert, Calif. Visitation -- 7-8 p.m., Thursday, Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, Abilene. Memorial -- Abilene Parks and Recreation Memorial Fund. Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, Abilene. [Published May 26, 1998] Jacqueline R. Howell HAYSVILLE -- Jacqueline R. Howell, 49, died Friday. Services -- were held today, Evangelical Free Church, Clearwater. Interment -- Conway Springs Cemetery. Survivors -- Mother, Lois Howell of Clearwater; sisters, Sue Cypert of Mesa, Ariz., Jerrilyn Howell of Houston, Texas, Jodie Jeck of Wichita, Judie Howell of Kansas City, Jonni Ferman of Wichita and Jenniffer Mercer of Conway Springs. Memorials -- Victory in the Valley, Wichita, or the Ninnescah Manor, Clearwater. Ebersole Mortuary, Conway Springs. [Published May 26, 1998] John Joseph Somer OLATHE -- John Joseph Somer, 32, former Emporia resident, account executive at Lasergraphics in Lawrence, died May 18. Services -- Were held May 22 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Emporia. Interment -- Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Emporia. Survivors -- Parents, John and Connie Somer of Emporia; and sisters, Anne Nelson and Joan Leslie, both of Chicago. Memorial -- Hand-in-Hand Hospice, in care of Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home, Emporia. [Published May 26, 1998] Zenith Iva Kinyon Services for Zenith Iva Kinyon, who died Thursday, June 4, 1998, were held Monday, June 8, at the Hawk Funeral Home. The Rev. Dane Massey officiated. Special musical selections were "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Beulah Land." Zoe Marie Head was organist and Bert Neff was soloist. Casketbearers were Roger McNett, Gary Theurer, Don Humbert, Wayne Wagoner, Bob Headley and Larry McNett. Interment was in Sumner Memorial Gardens. Arrangements were by Hawks Funeral Home. Merle "Rip" VanWinkle ARGONIA -- Merle "Rip" VanWinkle, 80, retired auctioneer and custom harvester, died Monday. Services -- 10 a.m., Thursday, Argonia Wesleyan Church. Burial -- Argonia Cemetery. Survivors -- Daughter, Anita Huntley of Salina; and two grandchildren. Memorial -- Argonia Wesleyan Church. Visitation -- Until 6 p.m. this evening and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. tomorrow, Argonia Mortuary. Argonia Mortuary. [Published June 9, 1998] Helen A. Thomas Helen A. Thomas, 83, homemaker, died Monday, June 8, 1998, at the Sumner Regional Medical Center. she was a lifetime resident of Sumner County. Helen was born Jan. 26, 1915, in Wellington, to Harry E. and Pearl (Wood) Trekell. She married Homer W. Thomas on June 1, 1939 in Belle Plaine. Homer died May 10, 1997. Helen was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Inter Nos Study Club and Ruth Circle of the First United Methodist Church. She was also preceded in death by her parents; one brother; and one infant sister. Survivors include her son, Lloyd of Wellington; two daughters, Jeanette Conner of Houston, Texas, and Bernice Thompson of Great Bend; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, June 12, at the First United Methodist Church in Wellington. The Rev. Nel Holmes will officiated. Interment will be in the Austin Cemetery at Anson. A memorial has been established with the First United Methodist Church. Donations may be made at the funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Ruby Lorraine Van Huss Memorial services for Ruby Lorraine Van Huss, who died Sunday, May 31, 1998, were held Tuesday, June 9, at the Frank Funeral Home. The Rev. Randy Abbey, of the First United Methodist Church of Wellington, officiated. Musical selections were "Peace In The Valley" and "How Great Thou Art." Interment was in the Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens of Cedar Hill, Mo. Frank Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Charles "Rowdy" Burns CALDWELL -- Charles "Rowdy" Burns, 76, parts manager for a farm implement dealer, died Tuesday. Memorial graveside services -- 2 p.m., Friday, Caldwell City Cemetery. Survivors -- Wife, Marilyn of Caldwell; son, Bob, of Caldwell; daughter, Rosa Beth Gibson of Steilacoom, Wash.; and sisters, Lois Gile of Wichita and Doris Broden of Caldwell. Memorials -- CHS Alumni Scholarship Fund or American Lung Association. Elliott-Schaeffer Mortuary, Caldwell. [Published June 10, 1998] Helen Beatrice Freeman Services for Helen Beatrice Freeman, who died Wednesday, June 10, 1998, were held Saturday, June 13, at the Church of Christ. Mr. Stanten Sikes officiated. The congregation sang "Each Step I Take" and "A Hill Called Mt. Calvary." Song leader was Lestle Hollingsworth. Ushers were Lawrence Cole and Raymond Crittenden. Honorary casketbearers were Lucylle Kerbs, Gladys McCoy, Ruth Hatton, Wanda Baucom, Ella Mae Watson and Dorothy Crisler. Casketbearers were Billy Mott, Seth Mott, Tom Edwards, Richard Edwards, Curtis Edwards and Ricky Edwards. Interment was in the Prairie Lawn Cemetery. Frank Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Aloah A. Quintana BELLE PLAINE -- Aloah A. Quintana, 74, retired waitress, died Sunday. Services -- 10 a.m., Wednesday, Elliott Funeral Home, Harper. Interment -- Harper Cemetery. Survivors -- Sons, Richard Troyer of Clintwood, Va., Ron Troyer and Ed Troyer, both of Harper, Scott Hill Coscrove of Pochsset, Okla., Dan Hill of El Dorado, Kevin Hill Mackey of Hico, Texas and Paul Matthew Hill of Hill City, Fla.; daughters, Sondra Troyer of Winfield and Denise Detwiler of Wichita; sister, Mildred Hendricks of Haviland; 20 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Memorial -- Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Danville. Elliott Funeral Home, Harper. [Published June 15, 1998] Sharon Smith OXFORD -- Sharon (Mrs. Ray) Smith, 40, Oxford, died Saturday. Services -- 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Hillside Baptist Church, Wellington. Interment -- Oxford Cemetery. Visitation -- 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Oliver-Hawks Funeral Home, Oxford. A complete obituary will be in a future edition of the paper. Oliver-Hawks Funeral Home, Oxford. [Published June 15, 1998] Alvin Lee Dawson Alvin Lee Dawson, 69, died Tuesday, June 16, 1998, at his home in Wellington. He was a lifelong Wellington resident and a retired Santa Fe trainman and conductor. He was born Dec. 6, 1928 in Mayfield, to Benjamin and Helen (Beatty) Dawson. He married Colletta Curtis on June 5, 1949 in Raton, N.M. Alvin was a member of the National Association of Retired and Veteran Railway Employees, Sons of the American Legion and was a life member of the B.P.O.E. No. 1167. Survivors include his wie, Colletta, of the home; his daughters, Renea Leahy and her husband, Donald, of Wichita, and Lannie Dawson of Minneapolis, Minn.; his mother, Helen Dawson of Wellington; his sisters, Verna Stewart and Mildred Prather, both of Wellington; two grandchildren, Stephanie Leibengood and her husband, Bill, of Prairie Village, and Jeff Leahy of Wichita; and one great-granddaughter, Alyssa Renea Leibengood. Services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, June 18, at the First Christian Church. The Rev. Kendale d. Finley will officiate. Interment will be at Prairie Lawn Cemetery. A memorial has been established with the St. Francis Cardiac Transplant Program. Donations may be left at the funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home until 9 this evening. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Gale Lloyd McCort Gale Lloyd McCort, 63, insurance agent, of Lincoln, Neb., formerly of Wellington, died Tuesday. Services -- 2 p.m., Friday, Frank Funeral Home. Survivors -- son, Gale L. McCort Jr. of Bonita Springs, Fla.; daughters, Deborah Kellam of Lincoln and Dawnella Hudec of Cocoa, Fla.; brother, Leonard McCort of Albany, Ga.; sisters, Mildred Hainsworth of Wellington and Doris Park sof Derby; and seven grandchildren. Memorial -- American Diabetes Association or American Kidney Foundation. Donations may be left at the funeral home. Visitation -- 5 to 9 p.m., Thursday, and until service time on Friday. Frank Funeral Home. [Published June 17, 1998] Kenneth J. Hadden Kenneth J. Hadden, 54, South Haven, passed away Saturday, June 20, 1998. Graveside services and interment will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 24, 1998, at the Rose Hill Cemetery in South Haven. Pastor Tony Horsley will officiate. Kenneth was born on March 12, 1944 on a farm north of Drury, the son of Leon and Rosie Daniels Hadden. He attended school in South Haven and started working on farms at an early age. In his late teens, Kenneth began farming the land he later purchased from his father-in-law. He married Judy Buresh on June 5, 1964 at the Christian Church in South Haven. He worked in the oil industry for many years and also had a backhoe and trenching business. Kenneth was a hard worker and could achieve whatever he attempted. His leisure time was spent working on cars and helping family members, friends and neighbors. Kenneth was a member of the First Christian Church in South Haven. Survivors inlcude his wife, Judy, of the home; three daughters, Pamela Gregorcyk of Winfield, Brenda Parks-Harris of South Haven and Jennifer Hadden of Wellington; one son, Clint Hadden of South Haven; two grandchildren, Haley Parks and Monica Harris; two brothers, Ail Daniel and Roy Hadden; four sisters, Nellie Davis of Bellflower, Calif., Edna Allen of Lahoma, Okla., Grace Kraus of Manahawkin, N.J., and Julia Brown of Midwest City, Okla.; and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Jim Daniel, Jack Hadden, Clyde Hadden, Seymore Hadden and Lee Hadden. Friends may sign the book at the funeral home until 8 this evening. Arrangements are by Hawks Funeral Home. Vera Geraldine Brown Vera G. Brown, 94, homemaker, of Wellington, died early Monday morning, Jan. 24, 2000, at Wellington Place. She was born Dec. 3, 1905 in Harper County, Okla., the daughter of John and Clara Crow Gorsage. She was united in marriage to Harry Brown, who precedes her in death. Vera was associated with the First Christian Church for the past 10 years. She participated in the Bible study at the Wheat Capital Manor for many years. Vera loved to crochet. She was noted for her cooking and baking, especially baking those pecan pies that her family and friends loved. She was known as Aunt Vera to everyone who knew her. She is going to be greatly missed by all. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; brother, Estel Gorsage; and sisters, Rose Baker, Marie Little, Carrie Smith, Edith Watkins and Fern Soderberg. Survivors include her nephews, Rex Smith and his wife, Marilyn, of Albuquerque, N.M., Conn Smith Jr. and his wife, Marge, of Wichita, Jack Watkins and his wife, Carolyn, of Wichita, and Estel Gorsage Jr. of Wichita; nieces, Beverly Ridder and her husband, Bob, of Springfield, Mo., Shirley Gahman of Wichita, Denise Owen and her husband, Richard, of Wichita, Debra Parks and her husband, Jerry, of Wellington, Valverta Webster of Wichita, Dorothy Cleghorn of Rifle, Colo., and Genevee Albury of Texas; numerous great-nephews and nieces and numerous great-great-nephews and nieces. Graveside services for Vera will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Jan. 28, 2000, at the Wichita Park Cemetery, 2500 N. Hillside, Wichita. The Rev. Kendale Finley, of the First Christian Church, will officiate. Friends may call at the Day Funeral Home from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 26, and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 27. Memorials have been established in her name and loving memory with Wellington Place, 114 W. South Street, Wellington, Kan. 67152, or Hospice, Inc., P.O. Box 3267, Wichita, Kan. 67201-3267 or Wheat Capitol Manor, 400 S. C, Wellington, Kan. 67152. Arrangements are by Day Funeral Home, 1030 Mission Road, Wellington. Orie White Cleous Orie White Cleous, 82, Wellington, died Tuesday, April 11, 2000, at the Via Christi Regional Medical Center - St. Francis Campus in Wichita, Kan. Memorial services were held at 2 p.m., Friday, April 14, at the First United Methodist Church in Wellington. Pastor Marvin Ewertt officiated and the Rev. Quentin Bennett assisted. Special musical selections were "Amazing Grace" and "In The Garden." Skeet Sirmons was vocalist. The congregation sang "Hymn Of Praise." Cleta Winkleman, organist, played "Red River Valley." Honorary casketbearers were Ralph Tracy, Cody Winkleman, Aaron Keller, Willis Olinger, David Keller and Jimmy Ryker. Private family inurnment was held at the Argonia Cemetery. Memorials have been established with the Odd Fellows Eye Bank of Kansas University, the Argonia and Western Sumner County Historical Society, the Sumner County Historical Society and the First United Methodist Church. Contributions may be left at the funeral home. Orie was born on June 28, 1917, near Danville, Kan., the son of Odell Jackson and Edna Laura White Cleous. He attended the rural Lone Star Country School and helped on the family farm, which his grandparents had homesteaded in 1876. He was drafted into the U.S. Army on Dec. 29, 1941, becoming an Army medic and later a medic with the Army-Air Corps in England, being discharged on Oct. 7, 1945. He married Mary Eleanor Hanson on Sept. 5, 1947, at the Argonia Methodist Church. They continued to live on the home place, raising Milking Shorthorn Cattle, wheat and alfalfa. They retired from farming and moved to Wellington from the Danville area in 1971, after which Orie worked in several machine shops in Wellington. He joined the Odd Fellows Lodge in 1936 and was also a member of the Rebekah Lodge in Augusta. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Wellington, the Argonia and Western Sumner County Historical Society and the Sumner County Historical Society. He had also been very active in the senior citizen program in Wellington. He was also a member of the Barb Wire and Brick Collectors in Wichita. Survivors include his wife, Eleanor, of Cedar View Good Samaritan Center, where she has lived since 1990; one son, Dan Cleous and his wife, Sharon, of Reno, Nev.; two daughters, Teresa Keller of Topeka, Kan., and Cleta Winkleman and her husband, Charles, of Andover, Kan.; one sister, Opal Mott of Seattle, Wash.; seven grandchildren, Chris Shaffner, Danny Cleous, David Keller, Aaron Keller, Emily Winkleman, Cody Winkleman and Heather Cleous; and three great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and an infant sister, Gladys. Arrangements were by Hawks Funeral Home, Wellington. Roger L. Stallbaumer Sr. Recitation of the Holy Rosary and Vigil services for Roger L. Stallbaumer Sr., who died Saturday, June 3, 2000, were held Monday, June 5. Mass of the Christian Burial was held Tuesday, June 6. Both were held at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. The Rev. Andrew J. Seiler officiated. At the Rosary and Vigil services, the Spanish Choir, accompanied by Annette Linnebur, sang "Adio's" and "Reina Del Cielo." Special prerecorded music of "How Great Thou Art" and "Going Home" was sung by Roger L. Stallbaumer Sr. At the Mass, special music was "How Great Thou Art," "Hail Mary Gentle Woman," "Here I Am Lord" and "Amazing Grace." Organist was Hankie Holefelder and song leader was Sharon Short. Ushers were Gordon Robare, Jeff Davis, Jeff Deschaine, Marty Guthrie and J.P. Buellesfeld. Casketbearers were Nate Cornejo, Frank Cornejo, Jesse Cornejo, Gina Cornejo, Misty Barnum, Michelle Waller, Mandy Simpson, Jason Chilson, Josh Chilson and Wes Warnock. Interment was in Sumner Memorial Gardens. Arrangements were by Day Funeral Home. Jana Sue Troutman Jana Sue Troutman, 54, of Wellington, died Friday, Oct. 6, 2000, at the Central Kansas Medical Center in Great Bend. She was the former motel operator of the Troutman Motel. Jana was born on April 12, 1946, in Wellington, to Glen E. and Jaunita F. (Tracy) Troutman. She graduated from Wellington High School in 1964. She was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church. She enjoyed music and played the piano. She was preceded in death by her father, Glen Troutman, in 1985. Survivors include her mother and stepfather, Jaunita and Olen Gerdes of Wellington; her brothers, Merlin Troutman and Donald Troutman, both of Wellington, and Richard Troutman of Wichita; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 10, at the First Southern Baptist Church. Pastor Phil Wylie will officiate. Interment will be in the Sumner Memorial Gardens. A memorial has been established with the Sumner County Mental Health Center. Donations may be made at the funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home until 9 this evening. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Lawrence Cowell CALDWELL - Lawrence Cowell, 78, of Deer Trail, Colo., formerly of Caldwell, farmer/stockman, died Tuesday. Services - 2 p.m., Saturday, Elliott-Schaeffer Mortuary Chapel, Caldwell. Interment - Caldwell City Cemetery. Survivors - Wife, Pauline, of the home; sons, Donald and Gregory, both of Deer Trail; daughters, Sheri Parsons of Aurora, Colo., and Carol Parsetich of Denver, Colo.; sisters, Retha Barber of South Haven, Elma Arterburn of Caldwell, Edna Van Voast of De Queen, Ark., Alice Bishop of Lawton, Okla., Mable Pettigrew of Wellington and Vivian Hollis of Caldwell; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Memorial - Caldwell City Cemetery. Elliott-Schaeffer Mortuary, Caldwell C. Aubrey Isaacs C. Aubrey Isaacs, 84, of Wellington, died early Wednesday evening, Feb. 28, 2001, at Riverview Manor in Oxford, Kan. He had worked 34 years for the Rodeo Meat Company and the John Morrell Meat Company. Aubrey was born the son of Charles E. Isaacs and Wanda A. Cochran Isaacs on Aug. 8, 1916, in Council Grove, Kan. On June 21, 1941, he and Betty M. Roady were united in marriage in Ponca City, Okla. They were to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary this summer. Aubrey was an accomplished musician and began playing as a young boy. He played first chair cello throughout high school and at the University of Oklahoma he played in the University Symphonic Orchestra. He also played in the University String Quartet and String Ensemble. The year he was a senior at Ponca City High School, where he graduated, he went to Madison, Wisc., and placed first in a national contest. He was featured in Etude magazine. He was given by God the ability to accept frail health and whatever life brought with a sweet and gentle spirit. He loved his God, his church and his family. Aubrey was a lover of nature, especially flowers and birds. He loved O.U. and the Oklahoma Sooners. He was just as loyal when they were failing as when they became No. 1. He was a member of the Hillside Baptist Church and a lifetime member of Amalgated Meat Cutter and Butcher Workmen of America. Aubrey is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Raleigh Isaacs and Herbert Isaacs; sisters, Thelma Harper and Mary Isaacs; and a great-granddaughter, Emily May Foster. Survivors include his wife, Betty, of the home; sons, Willard Isaacs and his wife, Bonnie, of Wellington, Kan., and Charles Isaacs and his wife, Jolene, of Republic, Mo.; brother, Walter Isaacs and his wife, Wilma, of Carrolton, Texas; sisters, Genevieve Mullins and her husband, Ernest, of Red Rock, Okla., Bernice Mullins and her husband, Harold, of Red Rock, Okla., Marlene Briscoe and her husband, Paul, of Bethany, Okla., and Mildred Fahrner and her husband, Arthur, of Sand Springs, Okla.; grandchildren, Charles "Eddie" Isaacs and his wife, Glendola, of Oklahoma City, Okla., Dena Guthrie and her husband, Marty, of Wellington, Kan., Julie McCarty and her husband, Morgan of Bolivar, Mo., Tim Isaacs and his wife, Robyn, of Wellington, Kan., and Jennifer Foster and her husband, Todd, of Wellington, Kan.; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Aubrey will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 3, 2001, in the chapel of the Day Funeral Home, 1030 Mission Road, Wellington. Steve Atchley, J Young and Virgil McCreary will officiate. Interment will be in the Prairie Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the Day Funeral Home from 9 a.m. till 9 p.m., Friday, March 2, 2001. A memorial has been established in his name and loving memory with Candy Cane City, c/o Wellington City Hall, 317 S. Washington, Wellington, Kan. 67152. Contributions may be left at the funeral home. Arrangements by Day Funeral Home, 1030 Mission Road, Wellington. Clarence C. Weber Clarence C. Weber, 90, of Wellington, retired farmer, auto mechanic and carpenter, died Sunday. Graveside services -- 2 p.m., Wednesday, Osborne Cemetery in Mayfield. Survivors -- Sons, Loren A. Weber of Wellington, O. Gene Weber and Kenneth Ray Weber, both of Hazelton, Richard F. Weber of Cozad, Neb., and Donald J. Weber of Grand Island, Neb.; daughters, Christine D. Weber of Shelby, Neb., Marla Y. Stangl and Margaret R. Lattimer, both of Blackwell, Okla., Beverly Ruth Stangl, Mary Ann Barnholtz and Martha L. Tracy, all of Wellington, Linda R. Weber of Winfield, Kathy Marie Weber of Louisiana, Opal Irene McCord of Goddard and Norma Elaine Linder of Hazelton; sisters, Rachel Sorenson of Grand Island, Neb., Emma Wilson of Eugene, Ore., Alta Johnson of Alliance, Ohio and Fredricka Winder of Stapleton, Neb.; 75 grandchildren; 150 great-grandchildrne; and five great-great-grandchildren. Memorial -- Donations may be given to the family to help defray the funeral expenses. Frank E. Baker Services for Frank E. Baker, who died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2001, were held Thursday, Dec. 27, at the First Christian Church, Wellington. The Rev. Kendale d. Finley officiated. Dan Jones sang "The Lord's Prayer." Donnis Whaley was the organist. Recorded music of "Christmas in Dixie" by Alabama was played. Ushers were Jerry Parks and Charles Glenn. Honorary casketbearers were the Boy Scout Troop No. 304. Casketbearers were Tim Williams, Joe Cochran, Lee Cochran, Brian Cochran, Charles Staley, John W. Baker and Jerry W. Baker. Full military honors were conducted by the United States Army, Fort Riley, Kan. Interment was in Prairie Lawn Cemetery, Wellington. Arrangements were by Day Funeral Home, Wellington. Raymond Jesse Ecton Raymond Jesse Ecton, 74, died Monday, Feb. 11, 2002, at Sumner Regional Medical Center in Wellington. He had lived in Wellington for the past 16 years, moving here from Urvan, Colo. He was a retired powerhouse operator with Union Carbide. Raymond was born on March 21, 1927 at Fredonia, Kan., to Lewis W. and Isa J. (Mallonee) Ecton. He married Evelyn Simon on June 5, 1945 at Grand Junction, Colo. He served as a medic in the U.S. Army during World War II. He loved to fish and go camping with his family. Raymond was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Willis; and one grandchild, Glen Riley. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn, of Wellington; his son, Gary Lee Ecton and his wife, Helen, of Denver, Colo.; two daughters, Sherry R. Nichols and Brenda D. Collier and her husband Pierce, all of Wellington; two brothers, Vernon Ecton and his wife, Louise, of Augusta, Kan., and Larry Ecton and his wife, Nancy, of Tucson, Ariz.; two sisters, Wanda Cunningham and Jean Robb and her husband, Morris, all of Tucson; five grandchildren, Karen Riley Hensley and her husband, Robbie, Bryen L. Nichols and his wife, Jackie, Franklin R. Nichols, Janafer Weems and her husband, Wayne, and Sarah Jo Collier; eight great-grandchildren, Christopher Hensley, Jonathan Hensley, Elijah Nichols, Mary Nichols, Benjamin Nichols, Lynnaya LaSavio, Sean LaSavio and Keilani LaSavio; and many nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and friends. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 15, 2002, at the Prairie Lawn Cemetery. Pat Prince will officiate. Memorials have been established with the American Cancer Society and American Heart Association. Donations may be left at the funeral home. Friends may call at the Frank Funeral Home from 5 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 14. Frank Funeral Home, 417 N. Washington, is in charge of arrangements. John "Hondo" Henderson John "Hondo" Henderson, 50, of Wichita, formerly of the Burden-Winfield, Kan., area, died Monday, June 17, 2002, at his home. John had been battling cancer and prayed to win. John "Hondo" Henderson was born Sept. 9, 1952, in Winfield to Ralph Henderson and Neva (Stuber) Henderson. He was raised at Burden on the family farm-ranch. John graduated from Burden High School and Wichita University as a music master. John was a renown musician for his complete knowledge and sound of music. He was well known for his music, singing and bass playing. He performed on television and radio and in concerts, and was a great entertainer. John's Big Fin Band entertained all over. He was a great musician, singing, teaching and sharing his knowledge to all. John was known as Hondo in the music world. John was a computer whiz. He was associated with Miller Music for several years and then Gateway Computers. He was a great instructor and made learning easy, if it was music or computers. John was a very kind, understanding, knowledgeable person who was always there to be of help. Survivors are his two sisters and two brothers, Connie Andes, Jacob "Sonny" Henderson and Ralph Henderson, all of Winfield, and Sarah Martin of Udall; and his partner, Brad Reha of Wichita. Services will be Friday, June 21, at 2 p.m. at the College Hill United Methodist Church, 2930 E. First, Wichita. John was a member of the College Hill United Methodist Church. Hillside Funeral Home is in charge of services for John Henderson. Helen Wykes CALDWELL -- Helen Wykes, 85, retired school cafeteria manager, died Saturday. Survivors -- sons, Don Wykes of Scottsdale, Ariz. and Bruce Wykes of Conway Springs; daughter, Betty Lee of Caldwell; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Services -- 1 p.m. tomorrow, Elliott-Schaeffer Mortuary Chapel, Caldwell. Interment -- Caldwell City Cemetery. Memorials -- Caldwell Hospital District No. 1. Elliott-Schaeffer Mortuary, Caldwell. [Published Nov. 5, 2002] C. Elmer "Swede" Johnson C. Elmer Johnson, 81, Wellington, died Friday morning, February 21, 2003 at Beverly Health Care. Services pending. Frank Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Frank M. Carr Frank M. Carr, 99, of Wellington, died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2000, at the Cedar View Good Samaritan Center. He had retired as a Santa Fe conductor after 42 years of service. Carr was born May 23, 1900, in Colwich, to William L. and Alice L. (VanHorn) Carr. He married Nola E. Underwood on May 11, 1920 in Anthony. She preceded him in death in 1983. He was a member of the First Christian Church, NARVE and the United Trainmen Union. He was preceded in death by his wife, four brothers and one infant child. Survivors include his son, Arlis, and his wife, Dolores Carr, of Wellington; his daughter, Aileen, and her husband, Jack Butters, of Winfield; one brother, Merle Carr of Valley Center; one sister, Mildred Baringer of Attica; four grandchildren, Steven, Susan, James and John; and seven great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 28, at the Frank Funeral Home in Wellington. Pastor Sallie Shore, of the First Christian Church, will officiate. Interment will be in Sumner Memorial Gardens. Memorials have been established with Multiple Sclerosis or the First Christian Church. Donations may be left at the funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 9 p.m. on Thursday. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Linda Lou Milliren Linda Lou Milliren, resident of Belle Plaine, Kan., died Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 16, 2000, at the Sumner Regional Medical Center, Wellington, Kan. She was 54 years of age. A memorial service was held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 19, at the Hillside East funeral Chapel in Wichita, Kan., with Monsignor John Gilsenan presiding. Arrangements were under the direction of the Hawks Funeral Home, Wellington. Linda was born Dec. 3, 1945, in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was the daughter of Francis and Violet Dudley. She is survived by two daughters, Candace Milliren, Belle Plaine, and Kim Bruno and husband, Matt, Wichita; and one granddaughter, Ashlynn Bruno. She was preceded in death by her parents and one son, Dale Milliren. Flora Elsie Ginder OXFORD - Flora Elsie Ginder, 103, of Newton, formerly of Oxford, died Monday. Services - 2 p.m., Friday, First Baptist Church, Oxford. Interment - Oxford Cemetery. Survivors - Sons, Glenn Franklin Cox of Williams, Ariz., and Leon Jasper Cox of Souix City, Iowa; stepson, George Ginder of Wyoming; daughter, LaVeta Noyce-Holmes of Wichita; stepdaughter, Virginia Campbell of Oxford; brother, Lester McIrvin of Newton; 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and 16 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation - 9 a.m. to 8 p.m, Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon Friday, Oliver-Hawks Funeral Home, Oxford. Memorial - First Baptist Church. Oliver-Hawks Funeral Home, Oxford. [Published June 7, 2000] Dale Weedman Church Dale Weedman Church, 87, of Wellington, died Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2000, at the Walnut Hill Nursing Center in Winfield. He was a retired farmer. Dale was born March 23, 1913, in Holyrood, Kan., to Phillip and Daisy Fae (Weedman) Church. He married Anna Coelene Ditmore on Aug. 13, 1936, in Arkansas City. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Phyliss Wimer; one brother, Basil Church; and one granddaughter, Angela Lynn. Survivors include his wife, Coelene Church of Wellington; two sons, Dale Wayne Church and Larry Joe Church, both of Wellington; a daughter, Judith Kay Beat of Wichita; a sister, Melba Knox of South Haven; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 19, at the Church of Christ. Stanten Sikes will officiate. Interment will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery at South Haven. Memorials have been established with the Church of Christ or Beaver Creek Village. Donations may be left at the funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 9 this evening and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. tomorrow. The family will greet friends at the funeral home from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. J. Tom Price J. Tom Price, 61, Oxford, died Friday, Oct. 13, 2000, at his home in Oxford. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 17, at the Oxford Christian Church. Interment will be in the Oxford Cemetery. A memorial has been established with the Hospice, Inc., and the Oxford Christian Church. Contributions may be left at the funeral home or church. Visitation will be until 8 this evening at the funeral home. Tom was born on May 18, 1939, in Ponca City, Okla., the son of John T. and Pauline C. McAlister Price. He was raised and attended schools in Ponca City, graduating from Ponca City High School in 1957. He attended the University of Oklahoma and later Oklahoma State University, where he was graduated from in 1961. He married Karen June Chamberlain on Aug. 31, 1963, at the Oxford Christian Church. After college he went to work in Oklahoma City, he moved to North Carolina in 1968 to work at the Wochovia Bank later to return to Edmond, Okla., to work for Liberty National Bank and the American Bank Systems. In 1972, Tom and his wife started Professional Bank Forms in Edmond. Also while living in Edmond, he raised Black Angus Cattle and was awarded the Reserve Grand Champion for his bull "Aztec" at the Denver Livestock Show. In 1984, Tom moved his family, along with the business and cattle to Oxford, where he began "Professional Bank Forms," which his son, Kevin still operates. A few years after settling in Oxford, the Angus were sold and he began to raise buffalo, making his first trip to the Denver Livestock Show with the buffalo. He was named "Rookie of the Year" and his 2-year-old bull, "Big Chief," was Grand Champion. At the time of his death, Tom had 250 head of buffalo. Karen died on July 3, 1994. He later married Donna Coldwell on Nov. 16, 1996 in Rapid City, S.D., and they have continued to live in Oxford. He was a member of the Oxford Christian Church, the Kansas Bankers Association, the National Bison Association, the Kansas Bison Association, the American Legion, Pi Betta Kappa and Beta Theta Pi and he had served on the Oxford City Council for 10 years. Survivors include his wife, Donna, of the home in Oxford; two sons, T.L. Price of Arlington, Texas, and Kevin Price of Oxford; three daughters, Jennifer Nuttle of Cushing, Okla., Janee Hicks of Oxford and Karen K.A. Price of Tulsa, Okla.; one stepson, Jeff Ewy of New York City, N.Y.; one stepdaughter, Kim Hancock of Lewisville, Texas; his father, John T. Price of Lancaster, Texas; one brother, Gary Price of DeSoto, Texas; one sister, Diana Pyle of Branford, Conn.; and seven grandchildren, Ashley Hicks, Megan Hicks, Trevor Hicks, Bryan Mathis, Lynzie Nuttle, Aaron Nuttle and Joseph Ewy. He is also preceded in death by his mother. Arrangements are by Oliver-Hawks Funeral Home, Oxford. Alice E. Kaps SEDGWICK - Alice E. (Little) Kaps, 68, retired social worker for Kansas Social and Rehabilitation Services, died Sunday. Rosary - 6 p.m., Sunday, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Halstead. Mass - 10:30 a.m., Monday, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Halstead. Burial - St. Mary's Cemetery, Gorham. Survivors - Sons, Anthony Kaps of Wellington and Joseph Kaps of Wichita; daughters, Sharon Kaps of Sedgwick, Kathy McDannald of Valley Center, Anne Kaps-Stranko of Kansas City, Mo., and Linda Newcomer of Lake Forest, Calif.; sisters, Imelda Little of Cheyenne, Wyo., and Jane Rhyne of El Dorado; and 14 grandchildren. Memorials - SCCS Hospice or the American Lung Association, c/o Kaufman Funeral Home, Halstead. [Published Oct. 10, 2000] Dorothy M. Trent BELLE PLAINE - Dorothy M. Trent, 81, of Belle Plaine, retired owner and operator of the Fifth Avenue Beauty Shop, died Thursday. Memorial services - 2 p.m., Monday, Belle Plaine United Methodist Church. Interment - Belle Plaine Cemetery. Survivors - Daughter, Karen Milne of Edmond, Okla.; companion, Gene Farber of Belle Plaine; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Memorial - Hospice, Inc. Hatfield-Smith Funeral Home, Belle Plaine. [Published Jan. 13, 2001] Geneva K. Gildhouse PONCA CITY, Okla. - Geneva K. Rippee Hand Gildhouse, 70, retired nurse, died Tuesday. Services - 2 p.m., Saturday, Central Baptist Church, Ponca City. Interment - Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. Local survivor - Grandson, Billy Soles of Wellington. Memorials - Alzheimer's Association, 6465 South Yale, Suite 318, Tulsa, Okla. 74136 or to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 North Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, Okla. 74601. Grace Memorial Chapel, Ponca City. [Published Mar. 3, 2001] Arlis Blaine Carr Services for Arlis Blaine Carr, who died Thursday, June 21, 2001, were held Monday, June 25, at the Frank Funeral Home. The Rev. Kendale d. Finley, of the First Christian Church, officiated. Organ selections were "Life's Railway to Heaven" and "Oh That Will Be Glory For Me." Donnis Whaley was organist. Casket bearers were Chris Steadham, Sam Butters, Tom Keith, Jamie Elliott, Matt Steadham, Bill Keith, David Randleman and Russ Elliott. Honorary casket bearers were Max and Bernadine Crittenden, Marlan and Peggy Rose, J.C. and Imogene Keith, Arnold and Margie Watts, Jim and Brenda Butters and John and Debra Butters. Interment was in Sumner Memorial Gardens. Frank Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Rose M. Shattuck Vigil services for Rose M. Shattuck, who died Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2001, were held Friday, Nov. 16, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Mass of the Christian Burial was held on Saturday, Nov. 17 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Father Andrew J. Seiler officiated. Musical selections were "How Great Thou Art," "Amazing Grace" and "Here I Am, Lord." Songleader was Catherine Zimmerman and organist was Pam Montenegro. Ushers were Gordon Robare and Tom Ostrander. Casket bearers were James Karlin, Leo Karlin, John Karlin, Jerry Zoglmann, Steve Hyle and Ed Bauler. Interment was in Prairie Lawn Cemetery. Frank Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Albert Meadows Services for Albert Meadows, who died Monday, Feb. 4, 2002, were held Friday, Feb. 8, at the Oak Hill Cemetry in Elk City. The Rev. Terry Marta, of the Elk City Church of the Nazarene, officiated. Arrangements were by the Oxford Funeral Service. Ariel Purity Crossette Ariel Purity Crossette, infant daughter of Rick and Cheryl Crossette of Leoti, died Saturday. Services -- 1 p.m. Tuesday, Prairie Lawn Cemetery, Wellington. Survivors include parents, brother, Beniah Crossette, and sister, Moriah Crossette, all of Leoti; grandmother, Doris Regan, Leoti; grandparents, Gene and Carolyn Crossette, Jet, Okla. and Charles and Mary Frable, Watertown, N.Y. Memorial -- Hillcrest Childrens Home, Springfield, Mo. Frank Funeral Home. [Published Aug. 25, 2002] Marcella Craig HORTON -- Marcella Craig, 82, retired dental assistant, died Saturday. Survivors -- Daughter, Carol Barton, Horton; sons, Tom Craig, Haysville and Tim Craig, Littleton, Colo.; one brother, Jim Schuetz, Horton; two sisters, Mabel Schuetz, Horton; and Helen Sheldon, Kearney, Neb.; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services -- Rosary -- 7 p.m., tomorrow, with family visitation to follow, Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary, Horton. Funeral -- 10 a.m., Wednesday, St. Leo's Catholic Church, Horton. Memorials -- Tri-Co. Manor or Horton Hospital, in care of Dishon-Maple-Chaney, 909 Central Ave., Horton, Kan. 68439. Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary, Horton. [Published Nov. 5, 2002] Harold Winford Walcher Harold Winford Walcher, 93, retired farmer and self-employeed carpet layer, died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2003, at Beverly Health Care in Wellington. Harold was born in rural Wellington, on Jan. 1, 1910 to George Winford and Bessie Clementine (Atteberry) Walcher. He and Delma (Snow) Bacon were united in marriage at the First Christian Church in Wellington where he was a member for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Lewis Walcher and one sister, Vera Walcher. Survivors include his wife, Delma of Wellington; daughter, Donna Harryman of Anaheim, Calif.; son Dean Walcher of Wichita; step son John Bacon of Lenexa; brother, Wayne Walcher of Wichita; sister, Gladys Miller of Wellington; grandchildren, Joy L. Hallamore of Boise, Idaho and Jason A. Harryman of Anaheim, Calif. and great-grandchildren, Kaytlyn and Devyn of Boise, Idaho. Services will be held Saturday, Jan. 4, at the First Christian Church with the Rev. Kendale D. Finley officiating. Interment will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery at South Haven, Kan. Friends may call at the Frank Funeral Home today, from 1 to 9 p.m. A memorial has been established in Harold's name with the Friendship Meals Program. Arrangements by Frank Funeral Home. Alice F. Lyne Alice F. Lyne, 20-year-old wife of Steven Michael Lyne, mother of Derrick Lyne and Alex Lyne, died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2000, from injuries sustained in a fire at her home. Alice enjoyed living life and was free-spirited. She was a dedicated and loving mother to the very end. Alice is survived by her husband, Steven Michael Lyne and her son, Alex Tyler Lyne, both of Wellington; her mother, Caroline Rowley and companion Marc Crooks of Milan; brothers, Michael and James Rowley of Milan; father, Michael Rowley Sr. of Nebo, Ill.; eight uncles, five aunts and 14 cousins. Services will be held at 3 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 27, at the Hillside Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, at the Frank Funeral Home. A memorial has been established with the Steve Lyne Family Fund at First National Bank. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Millicent C. Stiles CALDWELL - Millicent C. Stiles, 86, of Caldwell, retired co-owner and editor of Caldwell Messenger, died Monday. Graveside services - Were held today at Buffalo Cemetery, Buffalo, Kan. Survivors - Brother, Dr. C. Merrill Stiles of Houston, Texas; sister Floy Sutcliffe of Quinton; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Memorial - United Methodist Church of Caldwell. [Published June 8, 2000] Raymond Elvin "Stew" Stewart Services for Raymond "Stew" Stewart, who died Friday, Aug. 11, 2000, were held Tuesday, Aug. 15, in the chapel of the Day Funeral Home. Pastor Charles Taff officiated The eulogy was delivered by Chris Nail. Dan Jones sang musical tributes of "How Great Thou Art" and "The Lord's Prayer." Organist was Donnis Whaley. Special recorded music of the bagpipes of Scotland played "Amazing Grace." Casketbearers were Jim Fox, Charles Fox, Chris Nail, Larry Turner, John Stewart and James Stewart. Full military honors were given by the United States Army, 3rd Brigade - 141st Armor of Fort Riley, Kan. Interment was in Prairie Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements were by Day Funeral Home, Wellington. Arthur F. Long HUTCHINSON - Arthur F. Long, 78, of Hutchinson, formerly of Wellington, retired owner of Long's of Hutchinson, Inc., died Saturday. Memorial services - Were held today, First Presbyterian Church, Hutchinson. Private family graveside - Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors - Wife, Phyllis Lorrine (Erhard) Long, of Hutchinson; sons, Gaylord of McPherson and William D. of Hutchinson; daughter, Nancy Long of The Woodlands, Texas; brothers, Glenn of Salina and Everett Paul of Topeka; sister, Mildred Winchell of Wellington; and 11 grandchildren. Memorials - In lieu of flowers, the Civitan Club or the Reno County 4-H Foundation, both in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, Kan. 67501. [Published March 3, 2001] Beth Clark CONWAY SPRINGS -- Beth Clark, 83, homemaker, died Saturday. Services -- 10 a.m., Tuesday, United Methodist Church, Conway Springs. Interment -- Conway Springs Cemetery. Survivors -- Sons, Robert Clark of Cokato, Minn., Larry Clark of Plano, Texas, and Dan Clark of Topeka; daughters, Darlene Harrington of Lakewood, Colo., Linda Clark of Portland, Ore., and Kara Magill of Redondo Beach, Calif.; brother, Merle Hardesty of Clearwater; sister, Lela Freund of Conway Springs; 23 grandchildren; and 37 great-grandchildren. Memorial -- First Baptist Church, Conway Springs. Ebersole Mortuary, Conway Springs. [Published Nov. 12, 2001] Dorothy Jean Ogden FREDONIA -- Dorothy Jean Ogden, 67, Fredonia, shipping clerk at Kansas Bank Note Co., died Friday. Survivors -- Son, Russell Ogden, Fredonia; daughters, Jean Johnson, Virginia Beach, Va. and WendyBarton, Fredonia; brothers, Charles Romine, Wellington, and Harold Romine Jr., Independence; sisters, Shirley Hosier, Independence and Patty Vohs, Wellington; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held today, Fredonia City Cemetery. Memorials -- Fredonia Regional Health Care Foundation. Timmons Funeral Home, Fredonia. [Published Nov. 5, 2002] Mary E. Burger Mary Elizabeth Burger, 82, of Wellington, homemaker and day care provider, died early Thursday afternoon, January 2, 2003 at the Sumner Regional Medical Center in Wellington. She was born the daughter of John Andres and Mary (Weaver) Andres on August 14, 1920 in Kansas City, Mo. Marty grew up in Independence, Mo., and Montgomery County, Kan. Mary met Jonathan H. Burger when she worked in the ammunition factory in Parsons, Kansas. They were united in marriage on September 20, 1943 in Wellington, Kansas. He died in March of 1999. While being a homemaker and mother, Mary also provided wonderful quality day care and love for many children. Mary was a fifty year member of the First Christian Church of Wellington, and a fifty year member of the Order of Eastern Star. She served on the Rainbow Girls advisory council, and was Past President of Beauceants. In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by her parents, an infant son Jerry Lee Burger, brothers, Roy Andres, Johnny Andres and Gene Andres and sisters, Louise Andres and Etta Andres. Survivors include her son James Burger and his wife Juanita of Wichita; daughters, Better Connor and her husband Kevin of Chandler, Okla. and Dalene Oelke and her husband Dennis of Hoxie, Kan.; grandchildren, Kevin Connor and his fiancee Jennifer Bailey of Norman, Okla., Clancy Connor of Oklahoma City, Okla., Donald Burger and his wife Traci of Wichita, Rebekah Harbison of Wellington, Richard Burger and his wife Shannon of Wellington, Christina Lane and her husband Mark of Grand Rapids, Mich., Joy Burger of San Luis Obispo, Calif., Brent Oelke of Hays, Darren Oelke of Hoxie and Troy Oelke of Hoxie; sister, Alice Campbell of Galveston, Texas; thirteen great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Funeral services for Mary will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 6, 2003 at the First Christian Church, Wellington. Pastor Sallie Shore will officiate. Interment will be in Prairie Lawn Cemetery, Wellington. Friends may call at Day Funeral Home from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, and from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5. Memorials have been established in her loving name and memory with the Washington Manor, 924 South Washington, Wellington, KS, 67152 and the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 1653, Topeka, KS, 66601. Contributions may be mailed or left at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent to the family via the Day Funeral Home Web site at www.dayfuneralhome.info. Arrangements by Day Funeral Home,Wellington. Janet D. Northbrook SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Janet D. Northbrook, 62, furniture salesperson, of Scottsdale, formerly of Wellington, Kan., died Oct. 9. Services - Will be held at Mount Tamalpais Cemetery in San Rafael, Calif., at a later date. Survivors - Husband, Jerry; sons, Evan, of Scottsdale and Eric; mother, Hazel Chisholm of San Rafael; brother, Rod; sisters, Joyce and Christine; and one grandson. Memorial - Vista Care Hospice of Scottsdale, 6991 E. Camelback Road, Suite 250C, Scottsdale, Ariz. 85251. [Published Oct. 18, 2000] Norbert Adam Hageman COLWICH -- Norbert Adam Hageman, 69, Colwich Co-op maintenance man, died Wednesday. Recitation of the Rosary -- 4:40 and 7 p.m., today, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Colwich. Mass of Christian Burial -- 11 a.m., Saturday, Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment -- Sacred Heart Cemetery, Colwich. Survivors -- wife, Mary (Simon) Hageman of Colwich; son, Dale Hageman of St. Mark's; daughter, Darlene Hageman of Colwich, Nancy Young of Goddard and Virginia Heimerman of Conway Springs; brothers, James Hageman of Wichita, Gerald Hageman of Garden City, Clarence Hageman of Burrton and Francis Hageman of Hutchinson; sisters, Alberta Schwartz of Kingman, Rosella Nethaway of Danville, Geraldine Bonkofsky of Vallejo, Calif. and Anita Rieb of Topeka; and seven grandchildren. Memorial -- Hospice, Inc. Wulf-Ast Mortuary, Colwich. [Published March 6, 1997] Gary Alden Davis Gary Alden Davis, 54, retired postmaster in South Haven for three years and postmaster in Wichita for 17 years, died Friday morning, March 7, 1997, at his home in Wellington. He moved to Wellington seven years ago from Wichita. Gary was born July 3, 1942 in Wichita to Carl and Ruth (Lawson) Davis. He married Odawayne Edmonds on Aug. 31, 1989 in Alabama. At an early age, Gary was taught about the Bible and he always tried to share what he learned with others. Though not perfect, he strived to live up to God's requirements in the Bible. He cared deeply about his family, friends and neighbors. He tried to help in any way that he could. Gary was a member of the Wellington Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness. He was preceded in death by is father, Carl Willard Davis, and his sister, Betty June Davis. Survivors include his wife, Odawayne, of the home; his daughter, Jennifer Elizabeth Schoenhofer of Salina; his stepdaughters, Anita Shore and Angela Lea Jacobs, both of Wellington, and Ann Bristow of Chattanooga, Tenn.; his stepson, Jesse Lowery of Chattanooga; his mother, Ruth Davis Hough of El Dorado; his brothers, Richard Davis of El Dorado, Robert Davis and Joe Davis, both of Wichita, and Nathan Hough of Boise, Idaho; his sister, Anna Unbarger of El Dorado; one granddaughter, Autumn Nicol Herron-Jacobs of Wellington; and numerous stepgrandchildren, nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, March 10, at the Wellington Kingdom Hall of the Jehovah's Witness. Mr. Robert S. Sprague officiated. Interment will be at the Prairie Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to be made to the Wellington Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness. Donations may be left at the funeral home. There will be no visitation at the funeral home and the casket will remain closed. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Wanda Lee Hayes Wanda Lee Hayes, 70, a resident of Albuquerque since 1956, died Friday, March 7, 1997. She is survived by her sons, David Hayes and his wife, Rhonda, of Albuqueque, and Jerry Hayes and his wife, Judith of Overland Park; her grandchildren, David Hayes Jr. of Albuquerque, Michelle Lucero and her husband, Mike, of Chama, N.M. and Jocelyn Hayes of Overland Park; her sister, Joyce McAfee and her husband, Dale, of Pratt; and her sister-in-law, Jeanne Beeson and her husband, Dr. Charles, of Albquerque. Mrs. Hayes was preceded in death by her husband, J.L. Hayes. Wanda Lee Case was born and raised in Wellington, then moved to Belen where she met and married J.L. Hayes. She was a member of the Montgomery Blvd. Church of Christ. Services were held at noon today, March 10, at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE. Harold O. Paden officiated. Interment followed at 2:30 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers were Walt Massey, DeWitt Tucker, Randy Teske, Kurt McAfee, Tom Beeson and David Hayes Jr. Memorials may be made to the Albuquerque Christian Childrens Home, 5700 Winter Haven Rd. NW, Albuquerque, N.M. 87120. French Mortuary was in charge of arrangements. Bertha Iona Byers Graveside services and interment for Bertha Iona Byers, who died Tuesday, March 4, 1997, were held Saturday, March 8, at the Rose Hill Cemetery in South Haven. Mark Hudson, pastor of the South Haven Christian Church, officiated. Special musical selection was "In The Garden." Arrangements were by Hawks Funeral Home. Joseph H. Chapman Joseph H. Chapman, 37, Udall, former Code Compliance Officer for the City of Wellington, died Monday, March 10, 1997 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 13, at the First Presbyterian Church of Wellington with Pastor Dave Beeson of the Cornerstone Fellowship and the Rev. Larry Stewart of the First Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment will be in Prairie Lawn Cemetery. Memorials have been established with the American Cancer Society, American Diabetes Association, Youth Sports Program, and the Wellington Public Library. Contributions may be left at the funeral home where friends may call tomorrow from noon until 9 p.m. A complete obituary will appear in tomorrow's Wellington Daily News. Arrangements by Hawks Funeral Home, Wellington. Joseph Hart Chapman Joseph Hart Chapman, 37, of Udall, former longtime Wellington resident, died Monday, March 10, 1997, at his home in Udall. Born Dec. 11, 1959 in Belle Plaine, he was the son of Harry and Alice (Hart) Chapman. Joe graduated from Wellington High School with the class of 1978, and was a graduate of Valley College at Marshall, Mo. in 1982 with a bachelor of arts degree in broadcast management. While in high school and college, he was actively involved in forensics, dram and broadcasting. Joe was later active in the Wellington Community Theater and coached youth football and basketball for many years. Joe worked at radio stations in both Winfield and Wellington, before becoming a water filter plant operator for the city of Wellington. He was the code complaince officer for the city of Wellington at the time of his death and was the recipient of the 1996 Mayor's Award. He was a member of the Cornerstone Fellowship and the First Presbyterian Church, both of Wellington. He was united in marriage to Renita Ream on May 6, 1995 in Wellington. He was preceded in death by his mother on Oct. 6, 1995. Survivors include his wife, Renita, of the home; his sons, Jake DeSpain and Nathan DeSpain, both of Udall, and Jacob Cody of Wellington; his daughters, Felicia DeSpain of Wichita, Mindy Palmer and Lisa Haydon, both of Wellington, Candy DeSpain, Heather DeSpain and Emily Briles, all of Udall, and Conita and Sabrina Cody, both of Wellington; his father, Harry Chapman of Wellington; his brothers, Dave Chapman of Winfield, Mike Chapman of Newport News, Va., John Chapman of Wellington and Danny Chapman of Yakima, Wash.; his sister, Barbara White of Wellington; and his grandchildren, Eden, Wesley, Gary and Megan Palmer, all of Wellington, and Jason Haydon of Wellington. Services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, March 13, at the First Presbyterian Church of Wellington. Pastor David Beeson of the Cornerstone Fellowship and the Rev. Larry Steward of the First Presbyterian Church will officiate. Interment will be in Prairie Lawn Cemetery. Memorials have been established with the American Cancer Society, American Diabetes Association, Youth Sports program and the Wellington Public Library. Contributions may be left at the funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from noon to 9 p.m. Arrangements are by Hawks Funeral Home. Norma Louise (Faeth) Brumley Norma Louise (Faeth) Brumley, 72, lifetime resident of Wellington and Sumner County, died Saturday, March 15, 1997 at Cedar View Good Samaritan Center. She was born Jan. 8, 1925 in Wellington. She married Albert H. Brumley on Feb. 22, 1960 in Wellington. He preceded her in death in June 1989. Survivors include her daughter, Debbie Carter, of Amarillo, Texas; her grandchildren, Shanda, Matthew and Penny Carter, all of Amarillo; her mother, Mildred Funderburk of Wellington; her brother, Clifton Baucom of Albuquerque, N.M.; her sisters, Thelma Rerick of Tulsa, Okla., and Joyce McIntosh of Buena Vista, Calif.; and her aunt, Nina Rawlins of Wellington. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 18, at Sumner Memorial Gardens. Pastor Sallie Shore will officiate. Memorials have been established with Cedar View and the Wellington Senior Center. Friends may call at the funeral home until 9 this evening. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Loyd Martin Jackson Loyd Martin Jackson, 68, retired Coleman Co. employee, died Saturday, March 15, 1997 at Beverly Health and Rehabilitation in Wellington. He had lived in Wellington and Mayfield, moving from Denver, Colo. He was born March 3, 1929 in Harmon, Okla., to Ira and Opal (Young) Jackson. He served in the Air Force in World War II and was a member of the Wellington Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother. Survivors include his sons, Steven Jackson and Tracy Jackson and his wife, Tina, all of Wellington; his daughters, Susan Howard and her husband, John, of Wellington, and Lynn Irisk and her husband, Ron, of Brighton, Colo.; his brothers, Kenneth of Wellington, Johnny of Vici, Okla. and Carl of Oklahoma; his sisters, Mary Lou Shankle of Wellington and Juanita Fathergill of Shamrock, Texas; and his grandchildren, Joel Wesley Jackson, Dustin Timn and Heather Irisk. Memorial services will be held Saturday, March 22, at the Wellington Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness at 2 p.m. Jerry Clemans will officiate. A memorial has been established with the Wellington Kingdom Hall of the Jehovah's Witness. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Wallace Wade Wineinger Services for Wallace Wade Wineinger, who died Wednesday, March 12, 1997, were held Saturday, March 15. The Rev. Kendale d. Finley officiated. Betty Pattrick was organist. Danny Ginn was vocalist. Special musical selections were "One Day At A Time" and "Just A Closer Walk With Thee." Casketbearers were Vern Berger, Les Jacobs, Randy Perry, Larry Schilling, Albert Johannsen and Floyd Moore. Ushers were Darin Jacobs, Stan Yoder, Chris Jesina and Randall Shiney. Concluding services were held at Sumner Memorial Gardens. A memorial has been established with the Josh Wineinger Education Fund. Contributions may be made through the funeral home. Arrangements were by Hawks Funeral Home. Gladys M. Hall Services for Gladys M. Hall, who died Wednesday, March 12, 1997, were held Monday, March 17, at the Hawks Funeral Home. Pastor Bob McGuire officiated. Special musical selections were "Hosea" and "Amazing Grace." Pam Montenegro was organist. Connie Bales was vocalist. Casketbearers were Mitchell Chaney, James Chaney, Christopher Watson, Stuart Chaney, Evan Watson and Alan Bertrand. Concluding services were at Prairie Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements were by Hawks Funeral Home. Carroll E. Rohrer Carroll E. Rohrer, 85, died Tuesday, March 18, 1997, at his home in Wellington. He had been a Wellington resident since 1934, moving from Caldwell. He was a sub assembly worker for Boeing, retiring in 1975 after 25 years of service. Rohrer was born June 7, 1911 in Caldwell, the son of Clayton and Martha (King) Rohrer. He married Mildred Mounce on Sept. 16, 1934 in Wellington. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons; three sisters; one son-in-law; and a granddaughter, Debra Michelle Showers. Survivors include his wife, Mildred, of the home; his daughter, Betty G. Showers of Wellington; his brothers, A.R. Rohrer of Wichita and Warren K. Rohrer of Wellington. Services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, March 21, at the First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Nel Holmes and the Rev. Randy Abbey will officiate. Interment will be at Prairie Lawn Cemetery. A memorial has been established with St. Judes Children's Hospital or the First United Methodist Church. Donations may be left at the funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 9 this evening and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Ada Shore Ada Shore, 83, of Wellington, died Tuesday afternoon, March 18, 1997, at the Cedar View Good Samaritan Center. She was a homemaker. Ada was born April 21, 1913 in Apache, Okla., the daughter of Green Ville and Hettie (Thompson) Allen. She was raised in Norwich. She married Marion Shore on July 29, 1931 in Norwich. They moved to the Wellington area in 1940 and retired to Shell Knob, Mo., where they lived for 11 years. Three years ago they moved back to Wellington. She was a member of the First Christian Church. Ada was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and one sister. Survivors include her husband, Marion, of the home; two sons, Gail of Wellington and Donald of Shell Knob; three daughters, Patricia Rawcliffe of Wichita, Darlene Martin of Shell Knob and Kathi Fisk of Acworth, Ga.; five sisters, Myrtle Doze, Viola Gagnier, Alene Gerhardt and Edith Smith, all of Tucson, Ariz. and Edna Pugh of Kingman; 16 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 21, at the First Christian Church. The Rev. Kendale Finley will officiate. Interment will be in Sumner Memorial Gardens. A memorial has been established with the American Diabetes Association. Donations may be left at the funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Florence J. Becker Florence J. Becker, 79, lifelong Wellington resident, died Thursday morning, March 20, 1997 at Sterling House. She was a homemaker. Florence was born Sept. 11, 1917 in Ellinwood, to John and Anna (Diefenbach) Andra. She married Lawrence Becker on Oct. 24, 1942 in Long Beach, Calif. She was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church, St. Anthony's Altar Society, Helping Hands Club, Ladies Auxiliary of the V.F.W. and Golden Chain Club. She was past president of the Wellington Doll Club and was active with the Senior Citizens Center and the Mission Thrift Shop. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lawrence, on March 11, 1973; one brother, Sylvester; and a sister, Claira Walterschied. Survivors include her son, Richard Becker of Wellington; her son/grandson, Shane Hackworth of Wichita; her daughters, Mary Ellen Craft of Westminster, Colo., Jean Marie Crittenden of Wellington and Diane Marie Glaser of Rose Hill; her grandchildren, Chrissy Benecke, Shawn Becker, Shana and Chad Crittenden, Garrett and Tara Glaser and Lance and Danielle Craft; her great-grandchildren, Carter, Blake, Mattie and Nick; her six brothers, John Andra, Elmer Andra and Jerome Andra, all of Conway Springs, Wilfred Andra of Rose Hill, Larry Andra of Wichita and Ed Andra of Colwich; and her two sisters, Lucille Schauf of Garden Plain and Catherine Kessler of Mulvane. Vigil services will be held at 8 p.m. Friday, March 21, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Mass of the Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 22, also at St. Anthony's. Interment will be in Sumner Memorial Gardens. Memorials have been established with Hospice Inc. or Sterling House. Donations may be left at the funeral home. Friends may sign the book at the funeral home from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 21. The casket will remain closed. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Helen J. Hadden Helen J. Hadden, 81, died Wednesday, March 26, 1997, at River Lodge, Montana. Services -- held today at Argonia United Methodist Church. Interment in Argonia Cemetery. Survivors -- son James R. Jesseph, Riverton, Wy.; brother, Lester Olmstead, Kirkland, Wash.; sisters, Vera Riggs of Conway Springs, Velma Jeffries of Cheney, Merle Mott of Rock Island, Ill. and Onita Wilson of Frederick, Okla.; six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren. Services by Argonia Mortuary. Lawrence C. Kolarik Lawrence C. Kolarik, 81, Caldwell, died Friday, March 28, 1997. Services -- held today at First Presbyterian Church, Caldwell. Interment at Caldwell Cemetery. Survivors -- daughter Deborah Green, Caldwell; brother Max Kolarik, Caldwell; eight grandchildren, one great-grandchildren. Memorials -- International Marauder Endowment, University of Akron, Oh., First Presbyterian Church of Caldwell, Caldwell Historical Association for Preservation of Czech Heritage, Caldwell District 1 Hospital. Services by Elliott-Schaeffer Mortuary, Caldwell. June (Schindler) Kubik June Vivienne Kubik of Wellington died Friday, March 28, 1997, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. She was a homemaker. She was born June 7, 1923, in Crystal Springs, Kansas, to John A. and Anna (Reber) Schindler. She spent her youth in Harper County and graduated from Harper High School in 1941. She married Lawrence W. Kubik November 15, 1958, in Wellington. He survives of the home. She was a member of the First Christian Church where she served as a deaconess, Sunday school teacher and clerk of the church board. During the years she also held many offices in the Christian Women's Fellowship. June took great joy in being a wife and mother as she made a home for her family. Throughout the years, she worked side by side with her husband in their farming operation at Caldwell. Preceding her in death were her parents, three sisters, Geraldine Hunter, Lela Johnson and Mary Jane Aldrich, and a brother, Bernard Schindler. She was loved and will be missed by many. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Kevin and Pam Moore of Lawrence, Kan., and a stepson and stepdaughter-in-law Randyl and Dee Kubik of Wichita, Kansas. Other survivors include her sister, Inez Schindler of Wichita, Kansas, a brother, Hollis Schindler of Hollywood, California, and four grandchildren; Chris Moore of Montgomery, Illinois, and Greg, Jennifer and Allison Moore of Lawrence, Kansas. She also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Monday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, at the First Christian Church with Pastor Sallie Shore officiating. Interment will be in the Czech Cemetery in Caldwell. A memorial has been established with the First Christian Church. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. John William Crum John William Crum, 76, a Wellington resident since 1945, died Sunday, March 30, 1997, at Beverly Health and Rehabilitation in Wellington. Crum was born May 7, 1920, in Winfield, Kan., to James and Mary (Lucas Crum). He married Helen Zoglmann on June 3, 1944, in Winfield. He graduated from Udall High School and attended Arkansas City Junior College. John served three years with the Army and three years with the Air Force during the years 1939-1945. He held the rank of sergeant. He served on the draft board for 21 years. Crum returned to Wellington in 1945. He was employed by the Santa Fe Railroad then worked for the U.S. Postal Service as a mail carrier. He retired after 32 years of service. He served on the city council for 10 years. John was chairman of the Department of Rehabilitation Commission of the Legion and was also the head of the Red Cross Disaster Division for Sumner County. John filled every office of the American Legion at the local level and was also State Commander in 1977-1978. He was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church and belonged to the Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of the American Legion Tom Schwinn Post No. 90. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Ballard Crum and Mary (Lucas) Crum, his sisters, Mary Gregory and Helen Thompson, and his brother James Crum. Survivors include wife Helen of the home; two nephews, Roger Gregory of Winfield and Marvin Thompson of Tulsa, Okla., and several other nieces and nephews. Rosary will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 1 and Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 2, both at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Interment will be at Prairie Lawn Cemetery. A memorial has been established with the Avenue of Flags and can be left at the funeral home. Calling times are 5 to 9 p.m. this evening and 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Jennie "Faye" White Jennie "Faye" White, 95, homemaker, died Friday, May 2, 1997, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of Sumner County. Faye was born July 27, 1901 on a farm near Riverdale, to Melvin O. and Mollie (Johnston) Barnes and attended Liberty School in the Riverdale area. She married Roy L. White on April 27, 1922 in Wichita. He died Aug. 25, 1986. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Phoenix Chapter No. 159 Order of the Eastern Star and Slate Valley Club. She was also preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her sons, Wayne L. White of Wellington and Melvin J. White of Peck; five grandchildren, Michelle Wilson of Buhler, Dana Russell of Wellington, Jacki White of Wichita, Bryan White of Peck and Terri Osborne of Springfield, Mo.; and seven great-grandchildren, Gregory White of Peck, Chelsea, Emily and Ann Marie Wilson of Buhler, Adam and Jennie Russell of Wellington and Justin Osborne of Springfield. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, May 5, at the First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Nel Holmes will officiate. Interment will be in Sumner Memorial Gardens. A memorial has been established with the First United Methodist Church. Donations may be left at the funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 9 p.m., Saturday, and 1 to 9 p.m., Sunday. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Bonnie Joan Moody Bonnie Joan (Dondelinger) Moody, 63, homemaker, died Monday, May 5, 1997, at her home in Wellington. She had been a Wellington resident for 35 years. Bonnie was born Dec. 30, 1933 in Kingman County, to George and Myrtle (Kiser) Dondelinger. She married Edgar Eugene Moody on Sept. 9, 1951 at the Presbyterian Church in Kingman. She was a Girl Scout troop leader from 1962-1973. She owned and operated the Dairy Queen from 1973 to 1989, worked a short time at Dillons and then for the Wellington Public Library from 1990 to 1995. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and was a proud member of the Searchers Sunday School Class. Survivors include her parents, George and Myrtle Dondelinger; her brother, Sgt. George Dondelinger Jr.; and a granddaughter, Amber Marie Liggett. Survivors include her husband, Eugene, of the home; five daughters and their spouses, Iris and Jeff Parker and Billie Jean Foster, all of Wellington, Nancy Moody of Des Moines, Iowa, Kim and Brian Hand of Wichita and Kara Moody and David Allen of Lawrence; two sisters, Martha Sullivan and her husband, M.J., of Pratt and Bernice J. Blakesley of Ulysses; and three grandchildren, Michael J., Pamela and Vicki Parker. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 8, at the First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Nel Holmes and the Rev. Randy Abbey will officiate. Interment will be in Prairie Lawn Cemetery. Memorials have been established with Hospice Inc. or the First United Methodist Church. Donations may be left at the funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. this evening and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Marvin Walter Jett Marvin Walter Jett, 79, of Winfield, former Wellington resident, died Wednesday, May 7, 1997, at the Winfield Good Samaritan Village. Born Sept. 4, 1917 at Deer Creek, Okla., he was the son of Martin Oscar and Margaret Emma (Bruce) Jett. Walt was raised and attended school in Deer Creek prior to serving with the 1st Calvary of the U.S. Army from January 1941 to December 1945. He was a self-employed carpenter. He was married to Anna Evelyn Ferguson on Oct. 12, 1956 in Newkirk, Okla. They were residents of Wellington until she died on July 2, 1993. In 1994 Walt moved to the village in Winfield. Walt was a member of the V.F.W. Post No. 881 in Wellington. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Evelyn; and his sister, Wilma McCann. He is survived by his stepchildren, Wanda Peterson and her husband, Marvin, and Almetta Iverson and her husband, Dennis, all of Wellington, and Ray Wirtz and his wife, Norma, of Winfield; his sisters, Joella Englehart of Blackwell, Okla., Iris Claypool of Oklahoma City and Darlene Hancock of Belleville, Ark.; 11 stepgrandchildren; 20 stepgreat-grandchildren; and five stepgreat-great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 9, at Sumner Memorial Gardens. Pastor Michael Wolf will officiate. A memorial has been established with the Alzheimers Association. Contributions may be left at the funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Arrangements are by Hawks Funeral Home. Jesse Farley Services for Jesse Farley, who died Wednesday, April 2, 1997, were held Saturday, April 5, at 11 a.m. at the Argonia Cemetery. Mark Farley officiated. Todd Willoughby was the song leader. Special selections were "Amazing Grace" and "Old Rugged Cross." Casketbearers were grandsons of the deceased. Arrangements were by Hawks Funeral Home. Dorothy Irene Dutcher Services for Dorothy Irene Dutcher, who died Wednesday, April 2, 1997, were held Saturday, April 5, at the Church of Christ. Stanten Sikes was the officiant. Ushers were Lawrence Cole and Lawrence Norris. Casketbearers were Bart Trammell, Christopher Trammell, Scott Lamb, Travis Lamb, T.J. Lamb and Daniel Lamb. Interment was in Lakeview Cemetery, Wichita. Congrational hymns were "Old Rugged Cross," "Beyond the Sunset" and "Amazing Grace." Tom Norris was the song leader. A memorial is established with the Church of Christ. Frank Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Clifford Bradley Sr. Clifford Bradley Sr., 69, of Wellington, died Sunday, April 6, 1997, at Columbia Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. Born Feb. 2, 1928 in Centerville, Miss., he was the son of William and Geneva (Bolden) Bradley. He was raised in Centerville before serving with the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was united in marriage to Billie Joe Menefee on July 17, 1954. The couple lived in Lawton, Okla. before moving to Wellington in 1955. Clifford worked with the Coonrod and Walt Construction Company before retiring in 1990. He is survived by his wife, Billie, of Wellington; his children, Barbara Ann Kelly of Birmingham, Ala., John Lee Menefee of Wichita, Clifford Bradley Jr., of Wellington, Betty Joe Bradley of Wichita, Milton R. Bradley and Rita Abrams, both of Wellington, Brenda Bradley of Wichita, Karen Bradley and Julie McClain, both of Wellington, and Markie Lynn Moore of Wichita; 19 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, April 11, at the Hawks Funeral Home. The Rev. Hartwell Menefee will officiate. Friends may call at the funeral home this evening until 9 and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. Arrangements are by Hawks Funeral Home. Oren Kyle Clary Oren Kyle Clary, 81, of Arkansas City, former South Haven resident, died Sunday, April 6, 1997, at the South Central Kansas Regional Medical Center in Arkansas City. Born April 13, 1915 in Bedford, Iowa, he was the son of Alvin Kyle and Selma (Straight) Clary. He was raised on a farm near South Haven after moving there in 1923. His father operated and dairy farm and Oren delivered milk to South Haven residents. He was united in marriage to Wilma Reed on Jan. 4, 1941 in Troy. She preceded him in death on Aug. 16, 1992. Oren was a farmer and rancher of Charolais cattle in the Ashton area. He was a member of the South Haven Christian Church and had been attending the Mt. Hope United Methodist Church. He was also a member of the American Charolais Association, the Kansas Wheat Growers Association and the Farmers Union and had received the Soil Conservation Outstanding Farmer Award. He was married to Dortha Bilyeu on Oct. 9, 1994 at the Mt. Zion Church. The couple then moved to Arkansas City. Oren was also preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Marvin; and his sister, Eldena Clary. Survivors include his wife, Dortha, of Arkansas City; his sons, George and Jim, both of Wichita; his daughters, Sandra Beggs of Wellington, Ada Fox of Arkansas City, Linda Schmidt and Amy Clary, both Wichita; his brother, Arlyn of Sand Springs, Okla.; his sister, Leola "Lee" Cornish of Conway Springs; 18 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, April 10, at the Hawks Funeral Home. The Dr. Rev. Sharon Hill will officiate. Interment will be in Forest Hill Cemetery. Memorials have been established with the Mt. Hope United Methodist Church and the Arthritis Association. Contributions may be left at the funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home until 9 this evening and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Arrangements are by Hawks Funeral Home. Dr. Marcus Leroy Lee Celebration of the life of Dr. Marcus Lee, 70, will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Durant, Okla., on Thursday, April 17, 1997, at 2 p.m. Services will be conducted by Dr. Stan Cosby, minister, and assisted by friends, W.D. Manahan, Truman Heron and Dr. Jim Ford. Marcus Leroy Lee, son of Jesse and Mona (Ballard) Lee was born in Miltonvale on May 17, 1926. He attended schools in Miltonvale and Manhattan and graduated from high school in Gresham, Ore. Entering the U.S. Navy in 1944, he served as a radio operator. He began his pre-med training at Kansas University and received his bachelor of arts degree in 1950. He then entered Kansas City College of Osteopathic Surgery, graduating in 1954, followed by a year of internship in Denver. In 1955 he joined the Massa-Gridley Clinic in Sturgis, S.D., where he served a preceptorship in surgery for 2-1/2 years. In February 1958 he moved to Wellington and practiced medicine for 24 years, until moving to Durant in 1982 to join his sons, Terry and Mike, at the Lee Family Clinic, now University Medical Group. He retired in April 1996, due to illness. Marcus married Eleanor Campbell on Sept. 4, 1948 in Independence, Mo. They are the parents of four children, Terry, Michael, Jeffrey and Tamara. Dr. Lee served as president of Jaycees in Sturgis and Wellington. He served on the school board in Wellington for eight years; was Sumner County health officer, member of Elks, VFW, American Legion, 33rd Degree Mason, York and Scottish Rites and was a Shriner. He served on the Airport Advisory board in Wellington and Durant. He was past president of Kansas Osteopathic Association and the American Association of Osteopathic Surgeons. He was a member of the Oklahoma Osteopathic Association and American Osteopathic Association. Marcus enjoyed spending time with his family. His many hobbies and interests included flying, hunting, fishing, golfing, traveling, stamp collecting and Scouting. His many friends and patients will remember him for his warmth and care-giving as a physician and friend. Survivors include his wife, Eleanor; sons, Dr. Terry Lee and his wife, Lana, Dr. Mike Lee and his wife, Kathy, Jeff Lee and his wife, Patti; daughter, Tamara Lee of Lynnwood, Wash.; grandchildren, Chris, Scott, Carolyn, Brian, Katie, Andrea, Tyler, Jennifer and Hilary Lee. Also surviving are brothers, Carl Lee and his wife, Pat, Bill Lee and his wife, Phyllis; and sister, Mona Almond and her husband, Gene, all of Rockford, Ill. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Paul. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Boy Scout Troop No. 615 at the First United Methodist Church in Durant. Dalton-Holmes Funeral Home, Durant, is in charge of arrangements. Clarence T. Hughes Clarence T. Hughes, 84, of Winfield, former Oakland, Calif., resident, died Friday, April 18, 1997, at the William Newton Memorial Hospital in Winfield. Born Oct. 9, 1912 in Longview, Texas, he was the son of Anderson Lee and Amanda Templeton Hughes. Clarence was raised and schooled in Longview. He was united in marriage to Artice C. White. To this union two daughters were born: Ora L. Hughes Ellis and Margaret C. Hughes Bristow. The couple moved to California in 1940. Clarence worked in the construction industry prior to working for the post office in Oakland, Calif. At an early age, Clarence joined the Post Oak AME Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and two brothers. Survivors include his daughters, Ora Ellis and her husband, Silas, of Wichita, and Margaret Bristow and her husband, Cliford of Wellington; his sisters, Leola Simon of Talum, Texas, Lenora Tipps of Kilgore, Texas, Eva Jane Portley of Longview; his brother, Anderson Jr.; grandchildren, Cliford C. and Clarrissa L. Bristow and Silas L. and Artice R. Ellis; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Services will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, April 25, at the Hawks Funeral Home in Wellington. Brother Thomas H. Johnson will officiate. Interment will be in Prairie Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Arrangements are by Hawks Funeral Home. Maggie Irene Wagner Graveside services for Maggie Irene Wagner, who died Thursday, April 17, 1997, were held Saturday, April 19, at Bethany Cemetery in Perth. The Rev. Nel Holmes, of the First United Methodist Church, officiated. Casketbearers were Jerry Loughmiller, Jim Newell, Leon Segebartt, Frank Troutman, Norman Haines and Marion Watts. Frank Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Rita "Louise" Sharpsteen Rita "Louise" Sharpsteen, 73, homemaker, died Friday, April 25, 1997, at the Friendly Acres Care Home. She was born on Aug. 27, 1923 in Lee's Summit, Mo. to Charles and Bridget (Garity) Rengel. She married Lloyd B. Sharpsteen on Aug. 3, 1946 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Wellington. She served in the Cadet Nursing Corps. She was a member of the Salvation Army Auxiliary, E.S.A. - Hawaiian Chapter, American Legion Auxiliary and V.F.W. Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Charles; and one daughter, Anita. Survivors include her husband, Lloyd, of the home in Wellington; her sons, Jack of Haleiwa, Hawaii and Chris of Petersburg, Alaska; her sisters, Barbara Woods of Wellington and Nonie Gravestock of Tuscon, Ariz.; and four grandchildren, Zackery, Maston and Mariah of Hawaii and Charlie of Alaska. Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 29, at the St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Father Andrew J. Seiler will officiate. A memorial has been established with the Avenue of Flags. The family asks that donations be made in lieu of flowers. Contributions may be made at the funeral home. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Carl Forbes Services for Carl Forbes, who died Thursday, April 24, 1997, were held Monday, April 28, at Frank Funeral Home. The Rev. Nel Holmes officiated. Organist was Pam Montenegro. Casketbearers were Gary Davis, Chad Davis, Jarrod Davis and Lonnie Creed. Interment was in the Austin Cemetery at Anson. Frank Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Harvey Edward Brunner Harvey Edward Brunner, 93, retired insurance agent, died Tuesday, April 29, 1997 at Sumner Regional Medical Center. He had been a Wellington resident for 17 years, moving from Florence. He was born Aug. 18, 1903 in Dillon, to Arnold and Agatha (Gantinbein) Brunner. He married Loma Britton on Nov. 17, 1969 in Douglass. She died March 18, 1983. On May 28, 1986, Harvey married Alma Duncan in Miami, Okla. In Harvey's early adult years, he worked in the family milling business at Cedar Point. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Wellington and was a member of the American Legion Post No. 308 in Florence for 53 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Loma; and two brothers, Fred and Herbert. Survivors include his wife, Alma, of the home; and two sisters, Bernetta Skinner of Realto, Calif. and Doris Brunner of Loma Linda, Calif. Services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 3, at the Frank Funeral Home. Pastor Bob McGuire, of the First Baptist Church, will officiate. Military graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. at the Hillcrest Cemetery in Florence. Memorials have been established with the First Baptist church or the Sumner County Home Health. Donations may be left at the funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m on Friday. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Jennie "Faye" White Jennie "Faye" White, 95, homemaker, died Friday, May 2, 1997, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of Sumner County. Faye was born July 27, 1901 on a farm near Riverdale, to Melvin O. and Mollie (Johnston) Barnes and attended Liberty School in the Riverdale area. She married Roy L. White on April 27, 1922 in Wichita. He died Aug. 25, 1986. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Phoenix Chapter No. 159 Order of the Eastern Star and Slate Valley Club. She was also preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her sons, Wayne L. White of Wellington and Melvin J. White of Peck; five grandchildren, Michelle Wilson of Buhler, Dana Russell of Wellington, Jacki White of Wichita, Bryan White of Peck and Terri Osborne of Springfield, Mo.; and seven great-grandchildren, Gregory White of Peck, Chelsea, Emily and Ann Marie Wilson of Buhler, Adam and Jennie Russell of Wellington and Justin Osborne of Springfield. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, May 5, at the First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Nel Holmes will officiate. Interment will be in Sumner Memorial Gardens. A memorial has been established with the First United Methodist Church. Donations may be left at the funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 9 p.m., Saturday, and 1 to 9 p.m., Sunday. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Bonnie Joan Moody Bonnie Joan (Dondelinger) Moody, 63, homemaker, died Monday, May 5, 1997, at her home in Wellington. She had been a Wellington resident for 35 years. Bonnie was born Dec. 30, 1933 in Kingman County, to George and Myrtle (Kiser) Dondelinger. She married Edgar Eugene Moody on Sept. 9, 1951 at the Presbyterian Church in Kingman. She was a Girl Scout troop leader from 1962-1973. She owned and operated the Dairy Queen from 1973 to 1989, worked a short time at Dillons and then for the Wellington Public Library from 1990 to 1995. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and was a proud member of the Searchers Sunday School Class. Survivors include her parents, George and Myrtle Dondelinger; her brother, Sgt. George Dondelinger Jr.; and a granddaughter, Amber Marie Liggett. Survivors include her husband, Eugene, of the home; five daughters and their spouses, Iris and Jeff Parker and Billie Jean Foster, all of Wellington, Nancy Moody of Des Moines, Iowa, Kim and Brian Hand of Wichita and Kara Moody and David Allen of Lawrence; two sisters, Martha Sullivan and her husband, M.J., of Pratt and Bernice J. Blakesley of Ulysses; and three grandchildren, Michael J., Pamela and Vicki Parker. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 8, at the First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Nel Holmes and the Rev. Randy Abbey will officiate. Interment will be in Prairie Lawn Cemetery. Memorials have been established with Hospice Inc. or the First United Methodist Church. Donations may be left at the funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. this evening and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Homer Worden Thomas Homer Worden Thomas, 90, a Wellington resident most of his life, died Saturday, May 10, 1997, at Sumner Regional Medical Center in Wellington. A retired farmer and stockman, he was born July 14, 1906, in Wellington to Lorin E. and Annie Elizabeth (Worden) Thomas. He married Helen Trekell June 1, 1939, in Belle Plaine, Kansas. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and a graduate of Friends University. He had been active in Extension Service, Farmers Home Administration, state rural water districts, Farm Bureau Administration board, Sumner County Amateur Radio Club, Score, Rotary Club, Chisholm Trail Museum, DeMolay and Methodist CH Building Committee. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Helen, of the home in Wellington; son, Lloyd, of Wellington; daughters, Bernice Thompson of Great Bend and Jeanette Conner of Houston; seven grandchildren, Craig Thompson of Seattle, Wash., Laura Petrik of Buhler, Kansas, Brian Thompson of Wichita, Keith Thompson of Minneapolis, Ross Thompson of Galveston, Texas, Laura Thomas of Buckley, Washington and Charles Thomas of Wellington; and four great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 14, at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Nel Holmes officiating. Interment will be in the Austin Cemetery in Anson, Kansas. A memorial has been established with the American Cancer Society and First United Methodist Church. Calling times are today from 5 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 5 to 9 p.m. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Ella Margeret Hooten Ella Margeret Hooten, 75, Wellington, died Sunday, May 11, 1997, at Sumner Regional Medical Center in Wellington. A homemaker, she was born Feb. 24, 1922, in Green Township in Sumner County to Meent H. and Geraldine (Miller) DeBuhr. She married Rex Hooten May 17, 1942, in the First Baptist Church in Wellington. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and a volunteer worker for Family Service Centers while stationed with Rex, and Military Wives Clubs She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Merritte and Billy. Survivors include spouse Rex of the home, son, Jeffery of Broomfield, Colo., and one grandson, Michael Hooten of Broomfield, Colo. Graveside services will be held Thursday, May 15, 1 p.m., at Prairie Lawn Cemetery with Pastor Bob McGuire of the First Baptist Church officiating. A memorial has been established with the American Heart Association. Calling times are Tuesday from 5 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 5 to 9 p.m. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Essie F. Lupher Essie Francis Lupher, 103, died Friday, May 9, 1997, at Albuquerque, New Mexico. Essie was born on December 3, 1893, in Salem, Indiana to George A. and Lydia (Hebbard) Davis. She was a member of the Church of Christ where she taught Sunday school for 50 years. She was a member of HDU, Garden Club, Eastern Star, and in 1968 she was honored by the Sunflower Lodge of the Ladies' Society of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Fireman and Engineers for 50 years of membership. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son, one brother, and three sisters. Her survivors include her sister Edna Caroline Davis of LaGuna Beach, Calif., three grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, at the Wellington Church of Christ with Mr. Staten Sikes officiating. Interment will be in the Belle Plaine Cemetery. A memorial has been established with the Church of Christ Van Fund. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 5 to 9 p.m. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Betty M. Billings Services were held yesterday for Betty May Billings, 64, of Wellington, Pastor Bob McGuire of the First Baptist Church officiated. Betty died Thursday, May 8, 1997, in Wellington. Music selections included "Peace in the Valley" and "What a Day That Will Be." A duet was sung by Amy Haskin and George DeJarnett, Jr. Organist was Merlene Basinger. Ushers were Tobe Basinger and Harlan Thomas. Casketbearers were Art Young, Dan Creed, George DeJarnett, Jr., John DeJarnett, Dan Moore, and James Palmer. Interment was in Prairie Lawn Cemetery in Wellington. Funeral arrangements were by Frank Funeral Home. Delbert L. Hollingsworth Delbert L. Hollingsworth, 71, formerly of South Haven, died Monday, May 12, at Tulsa, Okla. Delbert was born Jan. 8, 1926, in Wellington to Virgil B. and Ethel (Waring) Hollingsworth. He was united in marriage to Donna J. Robinson in the South Haven Methodist Church on Jan. 12, 1947. Delbert retired from South Haven L. P. Gas and was a former owner of Granny's Chuck Wagon Restaurant in Grove, Okla. He served in the United States Air Force during World War II, he was active in the South Haven Methodist Church, V.F.W. of Arkansas City, American Legion Tom Schwinn Post #90, the Moose Lodge of Grove, Okla., he was a 32 degree Mason belonging to the Caldwell Masonic Lodge, Wichita Consistory and the Wichita Midian Shrine Temple. He is preceded in death by his mother, father and stepmother, Gladys. He is survived by his wife Donna J. Hollingsworth of Grove, Okla.; son, Gary Hollingsworth of Port Duncan, Okla.; daughters, Karen Ratzlaff and Sandy Gracy of South Haven; brother, Jack Hollingsworth of Pittsford, N.Y.; sister, Donna Lancaster of Whitney, Texas; 10 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. Services will be held Thursday, May 15, at 2 p.m. at the South Haven Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. Sharon Hill and the Rev. Jim Little officiating. Interment will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in South Haven. A memorial has been established with the South Haven Methodist Church. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 1 to 9 p.m. Funeral arrangements are by Frank Funeral Home. Elizabeth M. Welch Elizabeth M. Welch, 88, homemaker and a resident of Wellington for most of her life, died Saturday morning, May 17, 1997, at the Augusta Medical Complex. Elizabeth was born January 26, 1909 to Bernard and Emma (Polly) Lubbers in St. Joe. She married Roy D. Welch on January 6, 1935 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Wellington. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her son LeRoy, and six brothers and four sisters. Her survivors include two sons, Darwin D. Welch of Wichita and Erwin G. Welch of Goddard; one daughter, Betty Moss of Augusta; one brother, Paul Lubbers of Parsons; eight grandchildren; and sixteen great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Frank Funeral Home until 9:00 p.m. this evening. Services will be held there at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, with Pastor Steve Weldon of the Hope Community Church in Andover officiating. Interment will be at the Sumner Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to be made to Hospice, Inc. Such donations can be left at the funeral home. Ruth Pauline Middleton Services for Ruth Pauline Middleton, 82, of Wellington, who died Wednesday, May 21 [1997], were held Saturday at the First United Methodist Church in Wellington. Ruth was a Wellington resident since 1929. She was born September 2, 1914 in Sawyer to Jesse and Cora (Brittian) Holder. She married James W. Middleton on September 18, 1940 in Winfield. Ruth was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the VFW Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Beth, son Sam, and 8 brothers and sisters. Survivors include James of the home; son, James Steven Middleton of Dodge City; daughter, Dana Sue Holdaway of San Diego, Ca.; sister, Zenith Dodson of Newton; 6 grandchildren, and 1 great granddaughter. Rev. Nel Holmes officiated at the service. Music selections of "Peace in the Valley" and "In the Garden" were performed by soloist Gene Snyder and organist Donnis Whaley. Ushers were Paul Cantrell and Kenneth Jones. Honorary casket bearers were Steven D. Middleton, Don Adkins, and Mike Kelley. Casket bearers were Vernon Conwell, Keith Mouser, Phil Gwinner, John Ressler, Don Snyder, and Alan Snyder. Interment was at Prairie Lawn Cemetery in Wellington. Memorial funds have been established with the American Cancer Society and the Wellington Public Library. Arrangements were made by Frank Funeral Home. Johnny B. Bayliff, Jr. Johnny B. Bayliff, Jr., 26, former Viola resident, died Tuesday. Services -- Graveside services at Viola Cemetery, beginning at 11 a.m. Thursday. Interment -- Viola Cemetery. Survivors -- son, Joshua of Wichita; father, Johnny B. Bayliff, Sr., of Wichita; mother, Kathy Bayliff of Wichita; brothers, Shannon B. Bayliff of Wamego, Michael B. Bayliff of Mulvane, and Robert A. Grube of Wichita; sister, Melea Bro of Wichita; two grandmothers and one grandfather. Memorial -- Johnny B. Bayliff, Jr. Scholarship Fund. Contributions can be left at the funeral home. Ebersole Mortuary [Published May 28, 1997] Frank W. Foglemon Frank W. Foglemon, 81, of Medford, Ok., died Wednesday, May 21. Services -- 2 p.m. Friday at Schaeffer Mortuary Chapel in Caldwell. Interment -- Caldwell City Cemetery. Survivors -- wife, Lorraine of the home; daughters, Marjorie Mortimer Newlin of Edmond, Ok.; sisters, June Hill of Herington and Nine Hudha of Sun City, Az.; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorial -- Medford Nursing Center, Inc. Contributions can be left at the funeral home. Elliott-Schaeffer Mortuary. [Published May 28, 1997] Dolores Meredith Adams Dolores Meredith Adams, 63, former Wellington resident, died May 27. Services -- were May 30 at the Church of Christ in Bartlesville, Okla. Survivors -- husband, Larry; daughter, Angela of Sperry, Okla.; son, Rich of Bartlesville; mother, Elva of Kingman; sisters, Mitzi Slack of Pretty Prairie, and Judy Jefferson of Amarillo, Tx.; brother, Norval, of Ballingen, Tx.; aunt, Lucylle Kerbs of Wellington. [Published June 3, 1997] Wendell E. Watts Wendell E. Watts, 69, of Oxford, died Monday. Services -- 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Miles Funeral Service in Winfield. Interment -- Oxford Cemetery Survivors -- wife, Ernestine; sons, Gene Watts of Medicine Lodge, Curtis Watts of Wichita, and Raymond Watts of Wellington; daughters, Diane McCulley of Winfield, and Susan Watts of Winfield; brother, Kenneth Watts of Andover; sister, Frances Prue of Oklahoma City; 14 grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Memorial -- Countryside Baptist Church in Udall. contributions may be made through the church or funeral home. Miles Funeral Service [Published June 3, 1997] Martha Virginia Friedhoff Martha Virginia Friedhoff, 73, former Wellington resident, died Sunday. Services -- 2 p.m. Friday at Foxwood Springs Bromwell Hall, Raymore, Mo. Survivors -- husband James; son, Tom McMann; sister, Winfred Malone of Laymore, Mo.; brother, William Friedhoff of Vafhon, Wash.; and four grandchildren. Memorial -- Foxwood Springs Living Center, 1500 West Foxwood Dr., Raymore, Mo., 64083. [Published June 5, 1997] Louise Hill MAYFIELD -- Louise E. Hill, 86, homemaker, died Tuesday. Services -- 2:30 p.m. Friday, June 6, Mayfield Federated Church, Mayfield. Interment in Osborne Cemetery, Mayfield. Survivors -- son Larry E. Hill, Mayfield; sister, Wilma Nellsch, Pleasonton; one granddaughter, two great-grandchildren. Memorial -- Mayfield Federated Church. Ebersole Mortuary, Conway Springs. [Published June 5, 1997] Reva Irene Martin STILLWATER, Okla. -- Reva Irene Martin, 85, Stillwater, died Tuesday, June 3, 1997, at the Stillwater Nursing Home. She was born March 13, 1912, in Oklahoma, to Isaiah and Gennette (Wagoner) Harris. She married Clyde Martin August 29, 1935. Mrs. Martin enjoyed gardening and ceramics. She attended schools near Perth, Kansas. She belonged to the Monument Builders and the Cemetery Associations. She was a member of the Church of Christ and past president of the Business and Professional Women's Club. She and Clyde, after being married in 1935, and they lived on a farm outside Milan for eight years. They then moved to Wellington where Mr. Martin worked for the Defense Plant during World War II. After the war, they established the Wellington Monument Company and later established Sumner Memorial Gardens, retiring in 1993. Mrs. Martin was a monument designer. In February, 1995, they moved to Stillwater. She was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Aileen Lucille Martin, four brothers and four sisters. Survivors include husband, Clyde; son, Dale Martin, Wichita, Ks.; daughters, Carolyn Martin, Stillwater, Okla., and Fredia Rodgers and her husband John, Stillwater; four grandchildren, David Martin, Wellington, Mitchell Martin, Manhattan, Kan., Rodney Rodgers, Dallas, Texas, Michael Rodgers, Edmond, Okla.; five great-grandchildren, Derek Martin, Dustin Martin, Diana Martin and Drake Martin, Wellington, and Morgan Rodgers, Dallas; sister, Ruby Fleck, Vilonia, Ark. Services will be held Thursday, June 7, at the Church of Christ in Wellington. Pastors Richard Poe and Stanton Sikes will officiate. Interment will be at Sumner Memorial Gardens. A memorial has been established with the Church of Christ Library Fund, 821 N. Duck, Stillwater, OK 74075. Strode Funeral Home, Stillwater, is in charge of arrangements. Wayne Cecil DeMint OXFORD -- Wayne Cecil DeMint was born Aug. 2, 1943 in Cherokee, Okla. to Wayne Cleland DeMint and Myrtle Fern Riggenbach DeMint. He grew up in Hazelton, where his father managed the grain elevator and his mother worked at the grocery store. He has an older brother, John. During his years in Hazelton, Wayne broke horses, was an oilfield rigger and farm hand and helped operate a gas station. After graduating from Hazelton High School in 1961 he enlisted. Medical reasons disqualified him with military officers training and a military career. He attended Kansas Barber College. After graduating Wayne, leased chairs or owned barber shops in Hutchinson, Wichita, Haysville and Wellington. In 1966, he married Katherine Louise Middleton of Oxford. They resided in Wellington, where Wayne barbered or was employed at Midwest Manufacturing, Champion Motor Homes and Express Film Delivery. Two sons, Todd Wayne and Tyson John, were born to the couple. The family moved to rural Oxford in 1976. Wayne worked at Rodeo Meat Packing Company in Arkansas City and raised hogs and a menagerie of animals. After the packing plant closed, Wayne opened the Barber Shop in Wellington in 1983. He also served on the rural water district board as operator for many years. He was a collector of friends as well as anything with a potential of being useful. Being a good and true neighbor was important to Wayne. He is survived by his wife, Katherine; sons and daughters-in-law, Todd and Theresa Glasgow DeMint of Gueda Springs and Tyson and Kristi King DeMint of Overland Park; two grandchildren, Scott and Melissa of Geuda Springs; his brother, John, of Tulsa, Okla.; stepmother, Helen DeMint Cathey of Tonkawa, Okla.; stepbrother, Mark Furber of Wichita; and in-laws, Clarence and Rosa Lee Middleton, Don and Nancy Moomaw, Bill and Joyce Middleton, Paul and Margaret Sanchez and Al and Joann Middleton; and nieces and nephews who will miss him dearly. Wayne passed away Friday, June 6, 1997 at his home in Oxford. Services will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, June 9, at the Oliver-Hawks Funeral Home in Oxford. The Rev. Danny Ginn will officiate. Interment will be in the Oxford Cemetery. A memorial has been established with Hospice, Inc. Contributions may be left at the funeral home, where friends may call on Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. The casket will remain closed. Arrangements are by Oliver-Hawks Funeral Home, Oxford. Martha Virginia (Friedhoff) McMinn Martha Virginia (Friedhoff) McMinn, former Wellington resident, died Sunday. She was born May 27, 1924 at Atchison. During World War II, she worked at North American Aviation, where she met James McMinn. They were married Dec. 14, 1946. The couple moved to Wellington in 1947, where Martha was an operator for Southwestern Bell Telephone, later becoming chief operator. She retired in 1981 after working in Wellington, Great Bend, Topeka, Hutchinson and Wichita. They moved to Burnet, Tx., where they were members of the First Baptist Church of Kingsland. They relocated at Foxwood Springs Living Center in Raymore, Mo. in 1996. Martha was preceded in death by her parents; and daughter, Mary Tetuan. Her survivors include husband James; son, Tom McMinn and his wife Sally; sister, Winfred Malone of Raymore, Mo.; brother, William Friedhoff of Vafhon, Wash.; and four grandchildren, Katie and Mitchel Tetuan of Topeka, and Amy and Ashley McMinn of St. Louis, Mo. Services will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Foxwood Springs Bromwell Hall in Raymore Mo. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to Foxwood Springs Living Center, 1500 West Foxwood Drive, Raymore, Mo. 64083. Checks should be made payable to Fellowship of John. Alma Lorene Vanderpool Alma Lorene Vanderpool, 81, of Wellington, died Thursday evening, June 5, 1997 at Sterling House. She was born July 12, 1915 in Garland, to Burl and Ethel (Wise) Johnston. Alma graduated from Southwestern College in Winfield, with a bachelor of arts degree and began teaching in 1936 in the Fort Scott area. She moved to Wellington in 1954 and taught third grade at Lincoln and Roosevelt Elementary schools, before continuing her education at Kansas State Teacher's College in Emporia, where she earned her master's degree. Alma was the first special education teacher in the Wellington school district. She taught special education at Kennedy School from 1964 until her retirement in 1985. Her life was truly dedicated to teaching. Alma was a member of the First Christian Church, Wellington Area Retired Teacher's Association, Gamma Conclave of Kappa Kappa Iota (Teacher's Sorority) and Phoenix Chapter No. 159 Order of the Eastern Star. She is survived by one daughter, Dorothy Maupin and her husband, Michael, of Wichita; her granddaughter, Ginger Wilson and her husband, Bobby, and their children, Danni, Garret and Rylee; her grandson, Roby Robertson and his wife, Jo, and their sons, Roby J. and Cade, all of Wellington; brothers, Albert Johnston of Garland, Kenneth Johnston of Joplin, Mo., the Rev. Roy Johnston of Omaha, Neb. and Raymond Johnston of Overland Park; and one sister, Carrie Coonrod of Taft, Calif. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, June 10, at 2 p.m. in the Memory Gardens of Bourbon County Cemetery in Fort Scott. A memorial fund has been established with the Kappa Kappa Iota, Gamma Conclave Chapter Teacher's Scholarship Fund. Memorials may be left at the funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home until 9 this evening. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Wayne Cecil DeMint OXFORD -- Services for Wayne Cecil DeMint, who died Friday, June 6, 1997, at his home in Oxford, were held Monday, June 9, at the Oliver-Hawks Funeral Home in Oxford. The meditation was by the Rev. Danny Ginn, of the Oxford Christian Church. Special musical selection was "The Old Rugged Cross" with Jill Hiten, vocalist. Honorary casketbearers were Bill Norris, Steve Jimenez, Cliff Bales, Wallace Patterson, Kay McBride, Marvin Peterson and John Oldridge. Active casketbearers were Carl Dennett, Bill Swaford, Bob Meridith, Gene Downum, Terry Scriven, Ken Patterson, John Whaley and Dan Moore. Burial was in the Oxford Cemetery. Arrangements were by Oliver-Hawks Funeral Home, Oxford. Glen LeRoy Robinson CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas -- Glen LeRoy Robinson, 83, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 1997, in a Corpus Christi, Texas hospital. He was born May 26, 1914 in Wellington, to Albert J. and Jimmie Barnett Robinson. He worked at the Wright Creamery in Wellington as a young man, moving to Corpus Christi in the 1930s, where he went to work for the Borden Milk Company. He retired from that company 49 years later. Glen was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, the former Opal Spears of Wichita. He was a member of the South Bluff United Methodist Church and very active in the Masonic Lodge and the Al Amin Shrine Temple. He is survived by one son, Gary W. Robinson, and his wife, Pamela, of Stafford, Texas, and one daughter, Carole Hildebran, and her husband, David, of Portland, Texas; a sister, Pearl Gaddie of Auburn, Calif.; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Helen Marie Webb Helen Marie Webb, 66, homemaker, died Tuesday, June 10, 1997, at Sumner Regional Medical Center in Wellington. She was a Wellington resident for 40 years and was raised in Lebanon, Mo. Webb was born Aug. 15, 1930 in Burt County, Neb. to Earl and Neva (Jones) Jackson. She married Clifford Webb on Oct. 4, 1950 in Grovespring, Mo. She was a member of Calvary Chapel in Wellington. She was also an avid sports fan. Survivors include her husband, Clifford, of Wellington; her sons, Keith W. Webb of Mulvane and Kent W. Webb of Wellington; her grandchildren, Wendy Adams, Jerimiah Webb, Jace Webb, Kjerstin Webb, Brooks Howard, Michael Webb and Kevin Webb; her great-grandchildren, Ashlee Howard and Krystin Howard; her mother, Neva Jackson of Lebanon; her brother, Lowell Jackson of Joplin, Mo.; and two sisters, Doris Swingley of Robinson, Ill. and Louise Myers of Lebanon. Services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, June 12, at the Frank Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 14, at the Shaddy Cemetery in Grovespring. Pastor Joe E. Crowley of Calvary Chapel will officiate the services. A memorial has been established with Calvary Chapel. Donations may be left at the funeral home. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Wayne W. Glick Wayne W. Glick, 77, a retired parts buyer for Cessna, died Saturday. Glick, who lived in the Wichita area for over 45 years, was raised in Wellington. He was born April 2, 1920 in rural Wellington to Delmar and Vera (Beaty) Glick. He graduated from Wellington High School, served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, and was a member of the American Legion in Wichita. He married Florence Dasher on Sept. 1, 1941, in Wichita. Glick was preceded in death by his father, one brother, and one sister. Survivors include his wife; son, Frank Glick of Crested Butte, Colo.; mother, Vera O. Glick of Wellington; sister, Maybell Oehlert of Crested Butte, Colo.; and grandchildren Darren and Jennifer. Services will be Tuesday beginning at 2 p.m. at Prairie Lawn Cemetery, with Stanten Sikes of the Church of Christ officiating. Calling times at the funeral home will be through 9 p.m. Monday, and 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday. Memorials have been established with the American Cancer Society and Hospice, Inc. Donations can be left at the funeral home. Frank Funeral Home. Leo "Cotton" Ebenkamp Leo "Cotton Ebenkamp, 82, of rural Conway Springs, died Friday at Harper Hospital in Harper. He was a retired farmer and stockman. Survivors include his wife Elizabeth of the home; two sons, Mike Ebenkamp and Steve Ebenkamp, both of Conway Springs; daughters, LuAnn Hartman of Conway Springs, Jolene Spexarth of Colwich, and Pat Ebenkamp of Wichita; brothers, Edwin Ebenkamp and Francis Ebenkamp, both of Conway Springs; sister, Agnes Seidel of Cheney; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A rosary was held Sunday, with mass this morning. Both were at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Conway Springs. A memorial has been established with St. Joseph Catholic School. Ebersole Mortuary. James Cunningham Kaiser James Cunningham Kaiser, 76, of Wellington, died at his home on Friday, June 13. Born January 24, 1921, in Springfield, Colo., Jim and Irene Josephine Boese were united in marriage on June 27, 1943, in Newton. They had been residents of Wellington since 1946. Jim was a retired fireman and self-employed sign painter. Irene preceded him in death on May 1, 1994. Survivors include sons Gary Mark Kaiser of Wellington, Steven K. Kaiser of Silsbee, Tx., and Roger M. Kaiser of Wichita; daughters, Jamie Richter of Woodland, Calif., and Kathy J. Kaiser of Greeley, Colo.; sister, Frances Bekey of Denver, Colo.; grandchildren Steve Kaiser and Stacey Hawks; and one great-grandson. Graveside services were held this morning at Jordan Cemetery near Wellington, with Pastor Marty Holdaway officiating. Hawks Funeral Home. Theodore E. "Ted" Rosfeld Theodore E. "Ted" Rosfeld, 75, died Wednesday, June 11 at District #1 Hospital in Caldwell. Ted, as he was known by everyone, was born September 24, 1921, in Newton to John and Marie Cleaver Rosfeld. He is survived by one brother, Lawrence, of Newton. Ted came to Caldwell in the spring of 1957 and went to work for Delbert Larson on his farm. He continued to work for Delbert for the remainder of his life. Through the last few years, his health would not permit him to be active on the farm, but he would still take frequent trips to the farm with Delbert. It wasn't long before Ted became as knowledgeable as any farmer as to when to plant, when to sow and when to harvest the grain. Soon he earned the nickname of "the foreman." Graveside services were held 10 a.m. Saturday at the Caldwell City Cemetery. Father Patrick Larkin officiated. Honorary casket bearers were Richard Claypole, Tom Mitchell, Rod Lungren, Mick Eckermann, Harold Sturm, Troy Dierking, Don Patton, Paul Hess and Elbert Hedrick. Memorial contributions can be made in Ted's name to the District #1 Hospital or to Hospice, Inc. Elliott-Schaeffer Mortuary. Phyllis Ann Chisham Phyllis Ann Chisham, 62, died Sunday, June 22, 1997, at Columbia Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. She was a retired school teacher, with 37 years of service. Phyllis was born Sept. 23, 1934 in Wagoner, Okla. to Ivan and Grace (Huff) Oliver. She married James Allen Chisham on Aug. 5, 1960 in Wagoner. She graduated from Wagoner High School in 1952, from Miami, Okla., Junior College in 1954 and Northeastern University at Talequah, Okla. in 1956. She received her master's degree at Pittsburgh State in 1966 and did other graduate work at Wichita State, Kansas State and Oklahoma State universities. She began her teaching career in Arkansas City in 1956 and taught there until moving to Wellington in 1963. In Wellington, she taught at Madison, Jefferson, Lincoln and Roosevelt schools for a total of 37 years in the classroom. She was a member of the National Education Association at the national, state and local levels, where she served as an officer many different times. She was a member of Kappa Kappa Iota teaching sorority, where she held many offices, including state president. She was an active member of Kiwanis, Knotty Knotters EHU, and Sew and Sew Club and was a past member of of A.A.U.W. and Treble Cleft Club. Phyllis was named Wellington Business and Professional Woman of the Year. She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Winfield. She spent many hours teaching Sunday School, working with Missionettes, serving as a youth leader and was an officer in Womens Ministries. She sang in special music groups in both the Arkansas City and Wellington Assembly of God churches. Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Earline, Rose Mary and Iris; and two brothers, Trenton and John Paul. Survivors include her husband, James, of the home; two sons and their wives, Jeffery E. and Nancy Chisham of Salina and James "Kevin" and Margaret Chisham of Wichita; one daughter, Carla Chisham of Wellington; two brothers, Travis Oliver of Tulsa, Okla. and Irvin Oliver of Wagoner, Okla.; one grandson, Allen Oneale Chisham of Wellington; and 12 nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, June 25, at the First United Methodist Church in Wellington. The Rev. Ken Davidson, of the First Assembly of God Church in Winfield, will officiate. Interment will be at Sumner Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the First Assembly of God, Winfield, or Kiwanis International Foundation. Donations may be made at the funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday. The family will greet friends at the funeral home from 7 to 9 Tuesday evening. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of announcements. Opal Marie Frankum Opal Marie Frankum, 89, homemaker, died Thursday night, June 19, 1997 at the Cedar View Good Samaritan Center. She was a lifelong resident of the Wellington area. Opal was born July 11, 1907 in Lost Springs to Albert Henry and Rosa Ann (Dolman) Osborne. She moved to Perth with her family while she was still an infant. She was united in marriage to Homer L. Frankum Oct. 3, 1927. He preceded her in death in 1949. Also preceding her in death were her parents, one brother, five sisters and one grandson, Jeff Horsch. Opal was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She is survived by one son, Demrie Frankum of Indianapolis, Ind.; daughters, Lynda Horsch of Wellington and Mona Saunders of Wichita; grandchildren, Alan Saunders, Ann Saunders, Rob Saunders, Mark Frankum, Rebecca Hasey, Brian Horsch, Travis Horsch, Tina Mendez and Nikki Horsch; two great-grandchildren, Nicholas Saunders and Skyler Saunders. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the First United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Nel Holmes officiating. Interment will follow at Prairie Lawn Cemetery. Memorials have been established with the American Heart Association and the American Cancer Society. Friends may call at the Frank Funeral Home this evening until 9. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Beverly Joan Griffith Beverly Joan Griffith, 57, of Prague, Okla., died Wednesday, June 25, 1997. She was born Feb. 8, 1940 in Wellington, the daughter of Carl and Betty (Washburn) Dwyer. She married Johnny Griffith on Nov. 29, 1957. She is survived by her husband, Johnny, of the home; three sons, Steve, Mark and Roger, of Prague; six daughters, Cindy Cruce of Seminole, Okla., Carla Thompson of Shawnee, Okla., Janet, Donna and Terri Griffith and Melissa Lee of Prague; her mother and stepfather, Betty and Jack Thompson of Wellington; her brother, Rodger Dwyer of Wellington; her sister, Pamela Brosius of Mathis, Texas; and 11 grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her father and one sister, Carleta. Services were held Friday, June 27. Parks Funeral Home was in charge, with the Rev. Tim Emmons officiating. Interment was in Prague Cemetery. Veryl Donald Monroe Crittenden Veryl Donald Monroe Crittenden, 77, life resident of Sumner County, died Monday morning in the skilled nursing unit of Sumner Regional Medical Center. Veryl was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 1919 in South Haven, to Don P. and Maude (Hutchinson) Crittenden. He moved to Wellington in August of 1934, and graduated from Wellington High School with the class of 1938. Veryl went to work as a switchman for the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad in 1938 and retired December 27, 1979 after 41 years. He was away from Wellington and the Santa Fe for 43 months when he served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army during World War II. Harriet Gasswint and Veryl Crittenden were married March 16, 1947 in Wellington. They recently celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary at the First Baptist Church with every one of their brothers, sisters, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren in attendance. His devotion and loyalty to family and friends was reflected by the large number attending the celebration. Veryl was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church, where he had held many offices and leadership positions in the past. He was an avid gardener and outdoorsman. He was also a member of the United Transportation Union and the VFW. Survivors include his wife, Harriet, of the home; sons, V. Donald Crittenden of Derby and Paul Crittenden of Wichita; daughters, Trudy Hurst of Arkansas City and Martha Billey of Wellington; sisters, Dorothy Glick of Wellington, Velma Countryman of Caldwell, Bonita Mahannah of McAllen, Tx., Donna Browning of Arlington, Tx., and Marlene Parrot of Clearwater; 14 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the First Baptist Church in Wellington on Thursday at 2 p.m. with Pastor Bob McGuire of Wichita and Pastor "Babe" Standerfer of Arkansas City officiating. Interment will be in Sumner Memorial Gardens. Memorials have been established with the First Baptist Church and the American Heart Association. Friends may call at the Frank Funeral Home this evening from 5 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. [Published July 8, 1997] Hilda M. Schrag Hilda M. Schrag, 85, longtime Wellington resident, died Thursday in the skilled nursing unit of Sumner Regional Medical Center. Hilda was born November 4, 1911 in Pawnee Rock to Abraham and Anna Dyck. She graduated from Moundridge High School in 1929. Hilda married Herbert Schrag on November 6, 1931. They moved to Wellington in 1933. She spent her early years as a homemaker, then began working for the Sumner County Extension Council in 1954. She remained an employee there until her retirement in 1981. Hilda was a member of the First United Methodist Church and a charter member of the United Methodist Women in Wellington. She was an active member of Inter Nos, Garden Club, UTM and Alpha Beta Gamma. She was an avid bridgeplayer and loved working crossword puzzles. Knitting and reading were favorite pastimes after her retirement. Hilda was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Walter Dyck; sister, Esther Dyck; husband, Herbert Schrag; and two grandchildren, Barton and Susanne Orrell. She is survived by her daughters, Geraldine Orrell of Raytown, Mo. and Maurine Willis of Wichita; sons-in-law Don Orrell and Berle Willis; grandchildren, Becky Willis of Lawrence, Scott Willis of Long Beach, Calif. and Diane Knapic of Collierville, Tenn., with her husband Bob and their two sons, Soren and Reece. She is also survived by three sisters, Helen Cook of Enid, Okla., Irene Berger of Odessa, Tx. and Marguerite Hall of McPherson. Funeral services will be held at the First United Methodist Church at 10:30 a.m. Monday with the Reverend Nel Holmes and the Reverend Randy Abbey officiating. The family requests memorials to the First United Methodist Church or the Wellington Public Library. Friends may call at the Frank Funeral Home from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday and from 1 to 9 p.m. on Sunday. Interment will be in the Prairie Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Frank Funeral Home. [Published July 15, 1997] Leota Irene Singer Leota Irene Singer, 65, of Wellington, passed away Wednesday at the Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. Born January 18, 1932 in Perth, she was the daughter of Hazel (Lloyd) and Floyd Fox. Leota was united in marriage to Buford D. Singer April 14, 1957, at Dixon, Ill. She was a cook for 30 years for Wanda and Merrie Sids Burger Ranch and then for Dorothy Engel at the Connoisseur Restaurant. Later, Leota was employed by Cedarview Good Samaritan Center as a laundress until she retired in 1992. She was a member of the First Christian Church and the VFW and American Legion Auxiliaries. Leota was preceded in death by her husband on February 2, 1972, her parents, brother Dawayne and step-father Barney Lofton. Survivors include her sons Stanley of Summerville, S.C. and Phillip "Pete" of Jacksonville, Fla.; daughter, Janna Shamblin of Wellington; brother, Martin "Butch" Fox of Pensacola, Fla.; sister, Wanda Helton of Wellington and Joan Riesen of Rogers, Ark.; grandchildren, Robert and Sarah Singer, and Steven and Derrick Shamblin; step-grandchildren, Patricia and Leslie Delancy; and great-granddaughter Mary Ellen Delancy. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Hawks Funeral Home, with Rev. Kendale Finley of the First Christian Church officiating. Burial will be in Sumner Memorial Gardens. Memorials have been established with the Wellington Public Library and the First Christian Church Youth Program. Contributions may be left at the funeral home, where friends may call today until 9 p.m. Arrangements were made by Hawks Funeral Home. [Published July 15, 1997] Richard Lee Wilson Richard Lee Wilson, 62, of Ochelata, Okla. and former Wellington resident, died Wednesday at Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa, Okla. Born October 4, 1934 in Salina, he was the son of Lois (Bell) and Lyle Wilson. He was married July 6, 1958 in Wellington to Irene Land. Richard was a retired clerk for the Santa Fe Railroad. He was preceded in death by his father, Lyle Wilson of Wellington; brothers, Bert Carlson of Fremont, Neb., Laurel Roberts of Lyons, Cecil Roberts of McPherson, Grover Roberts of Shawnee, Okla. and John "Kenneth" Roberts of El Monte, Calif. Survivors include his wife, Irene of the home; daughters, Debra Lee Jensen of the home and Lori Renea Koehn and husband Robert of Wichita; granddaughter Abby Knox of the home; grandsons Brandon Lee Wilson of the home, Jacob Fry of Wichita, Robbie and John Koehn of Mayfield; mother, Lois Bell Wilson of Wellington; sisters, Lila Maxine Deffenbaugh of Wellington, Marilyn Murphy of Savonburg and Virginia Smith of Bullhead City, Ariz.; brothers, Albert Roberts of La Mirada, Calif., Ralph R. Roberts of Oroville, Calif., Clifford "Bill" Roberts of Augusta, Dallas Carlson of Rogers, Ark., Allen Carlson of Lindsborg, Emery Carlson of Dealavan, Wisc., Don Skolaut of Wichita and Larry Lee Lawson of San Pablo, Calif.; aunts, Ruth Hatton of Wellington, Dorothy Stein of Salina; and uncle Clare Wilson of Arkansas City. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Church of Chirst with Mr. Ray Green and Mr. Stanten Sikes officiating. Interment will be in Prairie Lawn Cemetery. Memorials have been established with the Kansas State University Center for Basic Cancer Research and the National Kidney Foundation. Contributions may be left at the funeral home, where friends may call until 9 p.m. tonight. The family will receive friends at the funeral home until 8 p.m. tonight. Arrangements were made by Hawks Funeral Home. [Published July 15, 1997] Dr. John F. Henson, Sr. Dr. John F. Henson, Sr., 64, of Kansas City, died Sunday in Colby, as a result of a car accident. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at the First AME Church in Kansas City, with burial at Chapel Hill Cemetery. Dr. Henson was born June 7, 1933 in Wellington, and was a 1951 graduate of Wellington High School. He served as an educator in the Kansas City area for 37 years, spending the last 21 years with the Metropolitan Community Colleges. He retired in May of 1994. Dr. Henson was a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. He was an active member of the First AME Church in Kansas City. He was preceded in death by his parents and two older brothers. He leaves to cherish his precious memory his beloved wife Alma of the home; sons, Robert Henson of New Orleans, La., and John Henson, Jr. of Kansas City; grandchildren, Ashley E. Evans and Kelsey K. Evans, both of New Orleans and Bryan D. Henson of North Carolina; brothers, Earl Henson and Frederick Henson, both of Wichita; sisters, Flora Belle Morris of Denver, Colo., MayVella Washington and Helen Williams, both of Wellington, and Betty L. Dean and Peggie S. Menefee, both of Wichita; and a host of nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Friday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., with a tribute by the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity beginning at 11 a.m. at the church. Arrangements were made by Thatcher Funeral Home, Kansas City. [Published July 16, 1997] May Brinkley May Brinkley, 99, retired nurse's aide at Hatcher Hospital, died Monday morning, July 21, 1997, at the Cedar View Good Samaritan Center. She had lived in Wellington since 1929. She was born May 10, 1898 in Sumner County, to William and Gertrude (Knoles) Dunbar. She married John R. Brinkley on March 17, 1923 in Wellington. She was a member of the First Christian Church, Pythian Sisters, Veterans of Army Mothers, Christian Womens Fellowship and M&W Club in Mayfield and Wellington. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John Robert in 1939; and one son, Robert Dwayne, in 1981. Survivors include her sons, Leroy "Dean" Brinkley of Winfield and Harry Cleon Brinkley of Waukegan, Ill.; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, July 24, at Prairie Lawn Cemetery. The Rev. Kendale d. Finley, of the First Christian Church, will officiate. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Marion H. Shore Marion H. Shore, 84, retired farmer and stockman, died Sunday night, July 20, 1997, at the Andover Health Care Center. He was a lifelong resident of Sumner County. He was born Feb. 13, 1913 in rural Mayfield, the son of Jesse and Josephine (Buchanan) Shore. Marion married Ada Allen on July 29, 1931 in Norwich. He was raised in Mayfield and was a Sumner County resident all his life. When Marion retired, he and his wife moved to Shell Knob, Mo. They lived there 11 years before moving back to Wellington three years ago. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Ada, on March 18, 1997; four brothers, Sea, Jack, Bert and Clifford; and three sisters, Zella, Alice McIntire and Ollie Jones. Survivors include two sons, Gail of Wellington and Donald of Shell Knob; three daughters, Patricia Rawcliffe of Wichita, Darlene Martin of Shell Knob and Kathi Fisk of Acworth, Ga.; a sister, Lilly Hock of Conway Springs; 16 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 23, at the First Christian Church. The Rev. Kendale Finley, of the First Christian Church, and the Rev. Richard Gorham, of the Eastminster Presbyterian Church in Wichita, will officiate. Interment will be at Sumner Memorial Gardens. Memorials have been established with the American Cancer Society and the National Transplant Assistance Fund, in care of Tammy Shore Shahandeh. Donations may be left at the funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m. tomorrow. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Marjorie A. Watson Marjorie A. Watson, 71, lifelong resident of Wellington, died Friday, July 18, 1997, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. She was a homemaker, a talented jazz pianist and artist. She was born Dec. 2, 1925 in Wellington to Asa D. and Mable (Roth) Wood. She married Leland E. Watson on March 22, 1944 in the Antlers Hotel in Wellington. She was a member of the First Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Ronnie Lee, on April 22, 1948; and one grandson. Survivors include her husband, Leland Watson of the home in Wellington; her son, Leland II of Denver, Colo.; daughter, Peggy K. Medsker of Independence; her brother, W.R. Wood of Wichita; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 22, at the Frank Funeral Home. Pastor Sallie Shore, of the First Christian Church, will officiate. Interment will be in the Prairie Lawn Cemetery. Memorials have been established in her name with the First Christian Church and the Wellington Art Association. Friends may call at the funeral home until 9 this evening. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mildred Eunice Funderburk Mildred Eunice Funderburk, 92, a homemaker, died Monday at her home in Wellington. Born on July 29, 1904 in Hayes Center, Neb., to Daniel Walter and Emma A. (Kohn) Haverstock, Mildred married John W. Funderburk on August 21, 1950 in Wellington. She is preceded in death by her husband, John, on January 26, 1977, her parents, four brothers, one sister and one daughter, Norma Brumley. Survivors include a son, Clifton Baucom of Albuquerque, N.M.; step-son, Don Funderburk of Wellington; daughters, Thelma Rerick of Tulsa, Okla., and Joyce McIntosh of Costa Mesa, Calif.; a step-daughter, Phyllis Dixon of Wichita; sister, Nina Rawlins of Wellington; 11 grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; nine step great-grandchildren; and two step great-great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home until 9 p.m. tonight or from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 31 at Prairie Lawn Cemetery with Pastor Phil Wylie of the First Southern Baptist Church officiating. Memorials have been established with the Sumner County Home Health Care and the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Frank Funeral Home. Helen Faye Skibbe Services for Helen Faye Skibbe, who died Thursday July 28, 1997, were held Friday July 31 at Frank Funeral Home. The Rev. Dr. Sharon Hill officiated. Musical selections included "Here Comes the Sun", and "The Old Rugged Cross". Donnis Whaley was organist. Honorary casketbearers were Brenton Pinion, Wayne Walters, Darl Parsons, Frank Deering, Chris Pinion, Curtis Boone. Casketbearers were Steve Sparlin, Kevin Brady, Brian Skibbe, Pat Bettles, Scott Lally and Dee Hagner. Interment was at Prairie Lawn Cemetery. Frank Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Callie Hazel Rowan Callie Hazel Rowan, 91, of Wellington, died Wednesday, July 30, 1997, at Sumner Regional Medical Center in Wellington. Services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 2, at the Hawks Funeral Home. The Rev. Kendale d. Finley will officiate. Interment will be in the Sumner Memorial Gardens. A memorial has been established with the Alzhiemer's and Related Disorders Association. Contributions may be left at the funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday evening until 9 p.m. Mrs. Rowan was born on Nov. 16, 1905 in Corbin, the daughter of Wiley T. and Alice Farmer Gaybeal. She married Arthur B. Rowan on May 3, 1923 in Wellington. They operated the East Side Grocery Store in Wellington for several years. He died on Jan. 4, 1986. She was a member of the First Christian Church, The Golden Age Club and former member of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary and Rebekah Lodge. A loving mother, she is survived by one son, Alan Rowan Sr. of Wichita; one daughter, Betty Day of Braman, Okla.; her daughter-in-law, Dorothy Rowan of Wellington; give grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one son, Eugene Rowan; one daughter, Maxine Rowan; three brothers, Ernie Graybeal, Clay Graybeal and Cleo Graybeal; five sisters, Edna Graybeal, Pearl Kemp, Emer McBeth and infant sisters, Dollie and Opal Graybeal; and two great-grandsons, Travis and Robbie Evans. Arrangements are by Hawks Funeral Home. Jeraldine "Jerry" Vargas Jeraldine "Jerry" Vargas, 61, Wellington died Thursday July 31st at Sumner Regional Medical Center. Jeraldine was born Dec. 11, 1935 in Wellington the daughter of Walter and Maudie (Clark) Haskin. She was united in marriage to Tilo Vargas on April 15, 1956 in Wellington. Jeraldine was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church, V.F.W. Auxiliary and American Legion Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her husband on July 16, 1968. Survivors include her sons, Douglas of Belle Plaine and Darren of Wellington, daughters, Linda Sue Leverenz of Wichita, Vickie L. Heater and Debra Vargas both of Belle Plaine; one brother, John Haskin of Mustang, Okla.; one sister Juanita Jordan of Rawlins, Wyo. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 2 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Interment will be at Prairie Lawn Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established with Sumner Regional Medical Center - Home Health. Contributions may be left at the funeral home. Friends may call today until 9:00 p.m. Arrangements are by Frank Funeral Home. Glenn C. Nail Glenn C. Nail, 79, a life resident of Wellington and a retired Santa Fe engineer, died Monday, August 4 at Columbia Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. Nail was born on February 6, 1918 in Mayfield to Ernest and Myrtle (Hart) Nail. He married Elsie Jane Hill on March 4, 1938 in Newkirk, Okla. She died on March 20, 1978. He then married Melba Jordan on September 27, 1980. She died on September 12, 1996. Nail was in the army during World War II. He was a past member of the American Legion, Elks Lodge, National Association of Railway Veteran Employees (NARVE), Golden Chain Club and Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. Nail was preceded in death by his parents; his wives Jane and Melba; two brothers, Ross and Roy Nail; and a sister, Velma Stocking. Survivors include sons, Terry Nail and Dennis Nail, both of Wellington; daughter, Glenda Nail of Wichita; step-daughter, Lynne Purdy of Wellington; brother, Cleo Nail of Wellington; grandchildren, Chris Nail, Gary Nail, Ami Smith, Mandy Debano and Debbi Joiner; step-grandchildren, Dana Norris, Tyson Tompkins and Jamie Tompkins; and 17 great-granchildren. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 7 at the First United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Randy Abbey officiating. Interment will be in Sumner Memorial Gardens. A memorial has been established with the American Cancer Society. Friends may call at the funeral home tonight until 9 p.m., or Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Frank Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mary Ann Sparman Mary Ann Sparman, 90, retired operator for Southwestern Bell Telephone, died Thursday, Aug. 7, 1997 at the Terrace Gardens in Wichita. She was a Wichita resident and formerly lived in Wellington. Mary Ann was born Oct. 1, 1906 in Elbing, to Henry and Mamie (Fowler) Sparman. She attended school in Wellington and after graduation went to work for Southwestern Bell Telephone. She retired after 47 years of service. She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Frank, Louis, Floyd and Henry; and three sisters, Florence Endicott, Hattie White and Hazel Oard. Survivors include her sister, Lucille M. Eddy of Wichita, and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Memorial graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 13, at the Prairie Lawn Cemetery. The Rev. Nel Holmes, of the First United Methodist Church, will officiate. A memorial has been established with the Alzheimers Family Relief. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Marvin Willis "Pete" Peterson Services for Marvin Willis "Pete" Peterson, who died Thursday, Aug. 7, 1997, were held Saturday, Aug. 9, at the Calvary Lutheran Church. The Rev. Michael D. Wolff, the Rev. Stephen J. Constien and the Rev. Ronald F. Gloe officiated. Musical selections were "On Eagle's Wings" by Bill Peterson, vocalist. The congregation sang "Rock of Ages" and "Amazing Grace." Judy Peterson was organist. Ushers were Elmer Naasz, Lyman Wilson, Carl Hubbard and Jud Mitchell. Casketbearers were Tom Lundy, Ves Koehler, Bert Miller, Bob Craig, Bob Scott and Charles Carlson. Interment was in Sumner Memorial Gardens. Frank Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Harold Francis Crow Harold Francis Crow, 95, died of complications from pneumonia on Thursday, Aug. 14, 1997. Harold was the middle of seven children born to Hanson Harding and Mary Kate (Wicks) Crow on the family farm, south and east of Hunnewell on Jan. 5, 1902. Harold lived and farmed in the Hunnewell and South Haven community for his entire farming career. He graduated from Wellington High School in 1922. He would have graduated in 1920, but helped on his family's farm during World War I. He was an outstanding student and enjoyed sports, lettering in football as a guard and track as a long distance runner. As a young man he was enthusiastic about ice skating, hayrides, play parties and entertaining with his accordion and harmonica. God blessed him with two wonderful and loving wives. On May 10, 1930 he married Goldia Mildred DeShazer and to this union two daughters were born, Kathryn and Carol. Goldia died on Dec. 27, 1954. He married Veda Coats Walker on May 24, 1960. This marriage enriched Harold's family, by including daughters, Ann, Jean and Judy and the extended Walker and Coats families. While a member of the South Haven community, his contributions included a lifetime of working with the Methodist Church, first at Hunnewell and South Haven, and then at Anthony. Harold served the South Haven church during the construction of the present building. He served 12 years on the South Haven School Board, helping with the construction of the current facility. Accepted into the Masonic Lodge in 1950, Harold became the Worshipful Master of the Lodge and was Worthy Patron of the Order of the Eastern Star when his wife, Goldia, was Worthy Matron in 1952. As a single parent of two young daughters, Harold was actively involved on the Sumner County Extension Advisory Board. In this role, he provided leadership and guidance for the South Haven Hustlers 4-H Club for over 10 years. He took a great interest in school activities, supporting and chauffering his daughters and their friends to school functions and opening his home for their many activities. In their retirement years, Harold and Veda enjoyed traveling; visiting family and friends throughout the United States. They spent over 25 winters in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas, where they enjoyed a multitude of friends and activities. Harold's interests included RV camping, catfish and salmon fishing, bowling, playing pitch and visiting with the coffee club groups at the Irwin-Potter Drug Store in Anthony and the Siesta Village Center in Weslaco, Texas. Everywhere Harold went he made friends and strived to maintain those friends over the years. He was a generous person, provided leadership in social events and was always willing to help. Preceding him in death were his parents; brothers and sisters, Alice, Raymond, Robert, Edward, Joseph and Lois; and his first wife, Goldia. Survivors inlcude his wife, Veda, of the home; daughters and sons-in-law, Kathryn and Allan Helsel of South Haven, Carol and Stan Golembeski of Hilo, Hawaii, Ann and Gene Reed of Houston, Jean Alley and Bob Patton of Phoenix, Ariz. and Judy and Charlie Arteaga of Ketchikan, Alaska; sisters-in-law, Bernice Crow of Cheyenne, Wyo., Iola Crow of Stillwater, Okla., Mable Walker and Vitha Coats of Anthony; brothers-in-law, Harold Walker of Kingman and Charlie Coats of Anthony; his grandchildren, (John) Iain, Mark, Cher and Scott Peters, Robyn, Steve and David Alley and Christopher Arteaga; and his great-grandchildren, Johnny, Desirae, Benjamin and Reagan Peters. As the senior member of the Crow family, he leaves a niece, Margaret White, and nephews, Richard, Robert, Derald, Edward, Jim, Joe and Ed Crow. He leaves a host of other family members and friends. When asked what his secret to living for over 95 years was, he usually replied, with a smile on his face, a sparkle in his eyes and a ring in his voice, "I'm just a tough old bird." A memorial has been established with the South Haven Community Building Fund or Anthony United Methodist Church. Services were held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, at the Williams Funeral Home in Anthony. The Rev. Stan Hughes and the Rev. James Little officiated. Organist was Jean Jensen and soloist was Diann Barker. Special music was "Amazing Grace" and "Precious Memories." Pall bearers were enjoyed and loved grandsons, a niece and nephews: Mark Peters, Steve Alley, David Alley, Chris Arteaga, Margaret White, Derald Crow, Richard Crow, Robert Crow, Randy Crow, Edward Crow, Jim Crow, Bob Cathers and John Walker. Graveside services were held at the Rose Hill Cemetery at South Haven. The Rev. James Little and the Rev. Tony Horsley officiated. Soloist Diann Barker sang, "In The Garden." Pall bearers were his loved sons-in-law and a dear family friend: Allan Helsel, Stan Golembeski, Charlie Arteaga, Gene Reed, Bob Patton and Ronnie VanZant. Honorary pall bearers were very special friends at home and in Texas: Charlie Coats, Harold Walker, James White, Al Barber, Vivian Dombaugh, Bus Starks, Bob Newton, Harold Barbar, Dick Cook, Rex Parks, CB Shields, Larry Wenzel, Elmer Womack, Kenneth Waughtal, Ralph Miller and Truman Miller. Katherine J. Wilson Katherine J. Wilson, 63, died Tuesday evening, Aug. 19, 1997 at her home in Wellington. She had been a resident of Wellington since 1953 and was a former co-owner of Wellington Implement Co. She was born Sept. 6, 1933 in Dayton, Ohio, to Robert and Edith (Root) Lightcap. Katherine married Dale E. Wilson on Oct. 10, 1953 in Dayton. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, Searchers Sunday School Class and a volunteer for many years for the hospital auxiliary. Katherine enjoyed hand work, cooking, sharing recipes and visiting with her friends. Survivors include her husband, Dale, of the home; her sons and their wives, Craig and Linda Wilson and Doug and Becky Wilson, all of Wellington; her daughter, Cyndee Pollock, and her husband, Robin, of Wichita; her brothers Ted Lightcap and his wife, Nancy, of Englewood, Ohio; her sister-in-law, Ruth Lightcap of Russells Point, Ohio; her grandsons, Michael Wilson, Chris Wilson, Tommy Wilson and Austin Wilson, all of Wellington, and Broc Penner of Wichita; her granddaughter, Amber Wilson of Wellington; her stepgranddaughters, Kerri Holmes, Staci Holmes, Mercedes Ybarra and Noel Ybarra, all of Wellington; and her great-granddaughters, Tristan Wilson, Kristen Wilson and Teryn Wilson, all of Wellington. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 22, at the First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Nel Holmes and the Rev. Randy Abbey will officiate. Interment will be at Prairie Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the First United Methodist Church. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Nadean Chambers Nadean Chambers, 83, of Springfield, Mo., formerly of Wellington, where she worked for the city, died Aug. 9. Services -- were held Aug. 13 at Blue Eye Cemetery. Survivors -- son, Randall of Springfield; daughters, Sheryl Jones of Denver, Judy Slothower of Poplar Bluff, Mo. and Debbie Smith of Springfield; and 11 grandchildren. Orvis Edgeman Self Orvis Edgeman Self, 80, of Oxford, died Saturday, Aug. 23, 1997 at the Sumner Regional Medical Center in Wellington. Services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 27, at the Oliver-Hawks Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Oxford Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this evening until 9. Orvis was born on Feb. 16, 1917 in Newton County, Ark., the daughter of Robert James and Dessie Belle Meiers Edgeman. She married Hayden Powell Self on Sept. 6, 1939 in Mossville, Ark. He died in December 1983. She was also preceded in death by her parents. Orvis was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, flowers and gardening. She is survived by one son, Robert L. Self of Belle Plaine; three daughters, Glenna Ellis of Solomon, Nancy Sanders of Salina and Eva "Christine" Troutman of South Haven; four sisters, Susie Watson of Fort Collins, Colo., Melvie Self and Bertha Watson of Springdale, Ark. and Rose Clark of Stark, Mo.; and 11 grandchildren. Arrangements are by Oliver-Hawks Funeral Home, Oxford. Edward W. Dunlap Edward W. Dunlap, 86, lifelong South Haven resident, died Monday morning, Aug. 25, 1997 at the South Haven Guest Home. He was a farmer and grain operator and worked for Kopper Grain and Howell Grain. Dunlap was born June 12, 1911 in Sedan, to Warren and Louisa (Galishua) Dunlap. He married Opal Parks on July 12, 1942 in Wichita. He graduated from South Haven High School with the Class of 1932. He was a member of the South Haven Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Opal, of the home; a son, Lloyd E. Dunlap of Lawrence; two daughters, Glinda J. Ross of Yuma, Colo. and Anita F. Foster of South Haven; seven grandchildren, Heather Ross, Jana Ross, Lance Parker, Evan Parker, Caleb Foster, Chris Dunlap and Lindsey Dunlap; a stepgranddaughter, Desira Jones; and a stepgreat-grandchild, Jhordan Jones. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 28, at the South Haven Methodist Church. Interment will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery. Memorials have been established with the South Haven Methodist Church or the South Haven Guest Home. Donations may be left at the funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home until 9 this evening; and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Floyd O. Rader Floyd O. Rader, 78, of Wellington, died Saturday morning, Aug. 30, 1997, at his home in Wellington. He was a retired from Boeing Aircraft, where he was a sheet metal employee for 30 years. Rader was born July 12, 1919 in Stafford County, to Jessie and Florence (Gardiner) Simmons. He married Dolly Releford on Dec. 24, 1948 in Pratt. She preceded him in death on April 27, 1983. He married June Owens on Oct. 15, 1983. He served in the Air Force in World War II. He was a member of the Wellington Baptist Temple and the V.F.W. He was also preceded in death by his parents; and three sisters, Lucille Thoman, Thelma Biddle and Garna Rich. Survivors include his wife, June, of the home; his four sons, Ronnie and Lloyd of Wichita, Larry of El Dorado and Terry of Wellington; his daughter, Bonnie Pourner of Wellington; three stepsons, Steve Hall of Winfield, Stan Hall of Lancaster, Texas and Tom Hall of Phoenix, Arizona; three brothers, Leonard Simmons of Winfield, Vernie Simmons of Wellington and Bob Simmons of Winfield; three sisters, Frances Curfman of Newkirk, Okla., Freda Frye of Turpin, Okla. and Darlene Hiltzman of Oxford; 23 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Services were held at 11 a.m. today, Sept. 2, 1997, at the Wellington Baptist Temple. Pastor Robert Haas officiated. Musical selections were "Last Mile of the Way" by Stacie Heimerman, soloist, and "I Will Meet You on the Other Side of Jordan" by Janice Ross, organist. Ushers were Richard Forrest, Leon Golden and Ty Hughes. Casketbearers were Jerry Ross, Richard Corn, Bill Row, Milford Weishaar, Gene Hook and Floyd Ferris. Military graveside services were held at Prairie Lawn Cemetery. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 881 officiated. Memorials have been established with Hospice, Inc. and Wellington Baptist Temple. Frank Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Marvin Lee Ginn Marvin Lee Ginn was born Dec. 8, 1928 at the home on the farm west of Corbin to Roy and Katie (Hoechstenbach) Ginn. He attended gade school at Pleasant Valley for eight years and graduated from Caldwell High School in 1946. He attended Fort Hays State University for two years, 1946-48, and transferred to Kansas State University in Manhattan until Nov. 1948. He then enlisted in the U.S. Air Force because of the Korean War. After basic training at Lockland Air Force Base, he was stationed at Chanute Field at Rantoul, Ill. He attended the weather school and after completing a course in meteorology, he became an instructor in surface observation. On May 28, 1950, he was joined in marriage to Anne Jackson at the Methodist Church in Wellington. They lived in Champaign, Ill. until the birth of their daughter, Cheryl. They then moved to Rantoul. Marvin received his honorable discharge in August 1952 and moved the family home to the farm, where he has lived and farmed until his death. He was a carpenter and contracted many building jobs along with his farming and ranching. From 1976 to 1986, he owned and operated Corbin Lumber and Hardware Co., with his son, Bob. Marvin was a member of the Corbin United Methodist Church, American Legion Tom Schwinn Post No. 90 of Wellington, the Caldwell Lions Club and Sumner Lodge No. 203. He served on many committees and boards, including the Corbin Church Board and the Caldwell Hospital Board for over 25 years. Marvin passed away Saturday, Aug. 30, at his home at the age of 68 years, 8 months and 23 days. He was preceded in death by his parents, L.G. and Katie Ginn, and his only sister, Euda Gerberding. He leaves his wife, Anne, of the home; sons, Bob, and his wife, Carolyn, of Caldwell and Rick and his wife, Tammy of Elroy Wisc.; daughters, Cheryl Wooderson and her husband, Mike, of Emporia and Shirley Henton, and her husband, C.L. of Council Grove; five grandsons, Eric Wooderson, Josh Ginn, Jake Ginn, Chad Henton and Ryan Ginn; two granddaughters, Tara Henton and Caitlin Ginn; and two great-granddaughters, Monica Henton and Josey Wooderson. He also leaves his brothers, Orville Ginn, and his wife, Bess of Caldwell; his brother-in-law, Harry Gerberding of Wellington; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held this morning, Sept. 2, 1997, at the Corbin United Methodist Church. The Rev. Judee Ramsey officiated. Orie Love sang "Going Home" and "When They Ring Those Golden Bells." Peggy Ginn served as pianist and Frances Kloefkorn served as organist. Military graveside rites were conducted by the American Legion Tom Schwinn Post No. 90 of Wellington. Flag folders were Gene Struble and Wayne Volk. Interment was in the Corzine Cemetery at Corbin under the direction of the Elliott-Schaeffer Mortuary of Caldwell. Honorary casketbearers were Webb Johnson, Bill Akers, Raymond Appel, Ronnie Frazier, Leon Schmidt and Charles Nida. Casketbearers were Marshall Love, Roger Rains, Danny Shoffner, Rod Lungren, Stan Akers and Steve Schmidt. Memorials have been established in memory of Marvin with Hospice, Inc. or the Corbin United Methodist Church. Stanley E. Boatright Stanley E. Boatright, 86, Wichita, died Monday, Sept. 1, 1997, at Via Christi Regional Medical Center - St. Francis campus in Wichita. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 4, at the South Haven United Methodist Church. Pastor Tony Horsley will officiate. Interment will be in the Goodell Cemetery at Drury. A memorial has been established with the South Haven Methodist Church. Contributions may be left at the church or funeral home. Mr. Boatright was born on Aug. 13, 1911 in Gotebo, Okla., the eldest son of Charles W. and Sarah A. Raypholtz Boatright. At the age of 1, he moved with his family to Kansas and settled in the Drury area. He graduated from Wichita East High School and attended Wichita State University. He worked for Beech Aircraft in the purchasing department for a few years before beginning a farming career in the 1930s. He married Eva Kathryn McNulty on Oct. 26, 1939 in Coffeyville. They lived on a farm north of Drury until retiring in 1989, at which time they moved to Wichita. He was a member of the South Haven United Methodist Church, the South Haven/Caldwell Masonic Lodge and served as a member of the Sumner County ASC Committee for several years. Survivors include his wife, Kathryn, of the home in Wichita; two daughters, which were born to this union, Marilyn McKee and her husband, Richard, of Dodge City, and Sarah Mason and her husband, Max, of Tulsa, Okla.; one brother, Herschel Boatright of Wichita; five grandchildren, Charles, Chris and Julie McKee, Susanne Mason Ishee and Paula Mason Farrell; three great-grandchildren; as well as a number of nieces and nephews and a host of friends. He is preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Mildred Eckel. Visitation will be today until 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements are by Hawks Funeral Home. Grace Eleana Bergman Grace Eleana Bergman, 77, of Arkansas City, died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 1997, at South Central Regional Medical Center in Arkansas City. She was born Oct. 4, 1919 to Michael Windom and Sadie M. Madden in Arkansas City. She married Earl Bergman in Arkansas City on Jan. 1, 1960. She was a retired homemaker and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Arkansas City. Grace was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Margaret Mea Davidson; and a grandson, Matthew Hankins. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Earl, of the home; three sons, Jan Chapman of Chula Vista, Calif., Ross Rommel of Arkansas City and Chris Rommel of Spencer, Ind.; three daughters, Kay Chapman of Lawrence, Penny Johnson of Tucson, Ariz. and Pam Mitchell of Okmulgee, Okla.; one brother, George Madden of Arkansas City; one sister, Rose Colbert of Anderson, Calif.; 15 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She is also survived by five nieces, including Erma Riggs of Wellington; 11 nephews; and two great-nieces, Susan Masarik of Fort Bragg, N.C. and Janet Percival of Wellington. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 13, at Riverview Cemetery in Arkansas City. The Rev. Don Ogden will officiate. A memorial has been established with the South Central Kansas Home Health. Contributions may be left at the funeral home. Arrangements are by Hawks Funeral Home, Arkansas City. Boni Agee Matton Boni Agee Matton, 71, of Randolph Township near Cannon Falls, Minn. died at her home on Wednesday morning, Sept. 10, 1997. She was born on Feb. 17, 1926 in Wellington, the daughter of Miles and Hattie (Jackson) Agee. She graduated from Wellington High School in 1944. Boni married David Matton on Dec. 16, 1960 in Las Vegas, Nev., and has been residing in Randolph Township for the past nine years. She had been active with the All Together Quilters group from the Cannon Falls and Randolph areas. While they resided in Stillwater, she was involved with the Helping Hands Quilters group. She is survived by her husband of 36 years, David; her children, Leslie Matton-Flynn and her husband, Jerry Flynn, of Minneapolis and Laurens Matton and his wife, Isabelle of West St. Paul; two grandchildren, Laurens John and Jacquelyn; a great-granddaughter, Sosha; and brother, John Agee, of Wichita. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Miles Agee Jr. and Merrit Agee. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Sept. 13, at 11 a.m. at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Randolph. Pastor Pat Ondarko will officiate. There will be a visitation at the church from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday. A private family interment service will be held later in the day at the Cedar Hill Cemetery in Elysian. Memorials are preferred to the Zumbrota Area Hospice. Arrangements are by Lundberg Funeral Home, 5839 Highway 19 Blvd., Cannon Falls, MN 55009. Eona Pauline Branson Eona Pauline Branson, 68, of Grove, Okla., died Thursday, Sept. 11, 1997, at her home after an illness. Eona was born April 6, 1929 in Pratt. She married Harold Bransonon June 29, 1947 in Pratt. The Bransons moved to Grove in 1991, from Wellington where they were in the construction business from 1957 to 1991. Eona was a member of the Disciples of Christ Church in Wellington and the First Christian Church in Grove. She was president in 1969 of the Christian Womens Fellowship in Wellington. She helped start the Lifeline program at St. Lukes Hospital in Wellington. She is survived by her husband, Harold, of Grove; her son, Dennis, and his wife, Kimberly Branson of St. Louis, Mo.; her daughter, Cynthia, and her husband, Luther Helmer, of Winfield; one brother, Robert Alexander; and five grandchildren, Ryan Helmer of Winfield, Christopher Helmer of Tucson, Ariz., Matthew Long of Mulvane and Karrin Branson and Juliann Branson of St. Louis. Services will be held Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 11 a.m. in the First Christian Church in Wellington. The Rev. Sallie Shore will officiate. Interment will be in the Prairie Lawn Cemetery. There will be visitation at the funeral home on Monday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 7 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a memorial to St. John's Hospice of Grove. Contributions may be left at the funeral home. Arrangements are by Hawks Funeral Home. Richard Edwin Rodman Richard Edwin Rodman, 81, Oxford, died Saturday, Sept. 20, 1997, at the Sumner Regional Medical Center in Wellington. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 23, at the First Baptist Church in Oxford. Interment will be held at 3 p.m. at the Greenwood Cemetery in Eureka. The family will receive friends at the funeral home this evening from 6:30 to 8 p.m. A memorial has been established with the First Baptist Church in Oxford. Contributions may be left at the church or funeral home. Richard was born on April 5, 1916 in Walnut Grove, Mo., one of six children to Arlie Dean and Pearl May Box Rodman. He was raised and educated in Tonovay. On Dec. 4, 1937, he married Leona Hale in Cottonwood Falls. They farmed in the Tonovay and Hamilton communities. To their marriage was born three children, Wayne, Don and Janet. On Feb. 11, 1961, Richard married Jean Way Beeman in Ellsworth, Maine. They moved to Oxford in May 1961 and have resided there for the past 36 years. Richard had been a carpenter and contractor. He was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Oxford, where he had served many years on the board of trustees. He was a member of the Oxford Masonic Lodge, Order of the Eastern Star and the Oxford Lions Club. He had served on the Oxford City Council and was the mayor for seven years. He was the president of the board for Riverview Manor in Oxford. Survivors include his wife, Jean, of the home in Oxford; two sons, Wayne E. Rodman of Grove, Okla. and Donald F. Rodman of Dumas, Texas; one stepson, Joseph V. Beeman of Orlando, Fla.; one daughter, Janet L. Carrington of Kansas City, Mo.; two stepdaughters, Judy C. Franklin of Honolulu, Hawaii and Sally E. Martell of Orlando; two brothers, James Arlie Rodman of Toronto, Kan. and Glen A. Rodman of Wichita; 14 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Ronald L. Rodman and Marion D. Rodman; one sister, Wilma I. Rodman; and twin great-grandsons, Nathan and Lance Carrington. Arrangements are by Oliver-Hawks Funeral Home, Oxford. Peter J. Mooningham Peter J. Mooningham, a former Wellington resident, died Wed-nesday morning, Sept. 24, 1997, in Colorado Springs, Colo., at the age of 45. He was a retired First Sergeant E-8 of the United States Army, serving 23 years for our government. He was also a Vietnam War veteran. Peter was born in Peoria, Ill. on March 7, 1952. He was the son of the late Ray Mooningham and LaVern D. and Natahlie M. "Teddie" Woody. Peter had two children of his own, Tonya M. Mooningham and Peter J. Mooningham Jr., with their mother, Song Mooningham, also of Colorado Springs. Other survivors include four brothers, Bob Mooningham of Hartville, Mo., Bill and Tom Mooningham of Wellington and Paul Mooningham of Wichita; five sisters, Carma Doubet of Ellisville, Ill., Patsy Lloyd of Wichita, Betty "Carol" King of Rockwell, Texas, Connie Nirschl of Miami, Okla. and Patricia Mooningham of Wellington; 24 nieces and nephews; 25 great-nieces and nephews; and one great-great-niece. He was preceded in death by his brother, Donnie, and a sister, Bonnie, both of Missouri; and his grandparents. Funeral services are Friday, Oct. 3, at the Dove Whitt Funeral Home in Colorado Springs. Immediately following, a military honor guard will be present at the graveside services at the military cemetery at Fort Logan, Colo. Visitation at the funeral home is from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., through Thursday. Robert E. Snyder Robert E. Snyder was born Nov. 21, 1922 in Schidler, Okla. His childhood years were lived in Blackwell, Okla. In his high school years he lived in Wellington, Kan. He was well known at Wellington High School for his quarterbacking the championship football team. He also worked for The Wichita Beacon and Deweese's Funeral Home, while attending school. After high school and the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Bob enlisted in The United States Coast Guard. Bob served in four major battle zones and was in every invasion and beachhead from Africa through Normandy, serving aboard an L.C.I. Bob was discharged in Fort Wayne, Detroit, Mich. He resided in Detroit and was employed by Great Lakes Steel. Later he became self-employed as the owner of two motels. In 1976, Bob retired from both to enjoy his retired years traveling with his wife, Aggie, and enjoying the beauty of the U.S.A., Canada and Mexico. Bob was a very loving and devoted family man. He passed away on May 13, 1997, after a long illness. He is survived by his wife, Aggie; one son, Jim; three grandsons, Jim Jr., Matt and Tim. Lee E. Gill WINFIELD -- Lee E. Gill, 66, of Port St. Lucie, Fla., former resident of Winfield and Howard, retired truck driver for Boeing, Cessna and Beech, died Aug. 5. Memorial services -- 2 p.m., Thursday, Howard Cemetery. Survivors -- sons, Allen Slover of Wichita and Gene Slover of Port St. Lucie; companion, Audry Nettrouer of Oxford; and two grandsons. Memorial -- American Cancer Society. Contributions may be made through Miles Funeral Service. Miles Funeral Service. Charles Dean Moser, Sr. Charles Dean Moser, Sr., 66, of Mayfield, died Tuesday, Oct. 7, 1997, at the Harry S. Truman V.A. Hospital, in Columbia, Missouri. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 11, 1997 at the Mayfield Federated Church with the Rev. Greg Lindenberger officiating. Interment will be in the Osborne Cemetery in Mayfield, Kansas. Friends may call at the funeral home this evening til 9 p.m. Dean was born on August 23, 1931 near Mayfield, Kansas, the son of Charles Francis and Iva Grace Chiles Moser. He was raised in the Mayfield area and attended Milan High School. He married Bonnie Ruth Bell Claiborne on Dec. 10, 1977 in Wellington. He retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1974 after which he went to work in Wichita at Aero Space Systems & Components from where he retired in May 1997. Dean was a member of the Mayfield Federated Church, a lifemember of Tom Schwinn American Legion Post #90, a memeber of Dan C. Matson V.F.W. Post No. 881, Wellington Lodge No. 150, AF & AM, the York Rite, Wichita Consistory of Scottish Rite, and Phoenix chapter No. 159 Order of Eastern Star. Survivors include his wife Bonnie of the home in Mayfield; two sons, Charles Fred Moser of Wichita, Mark Oskar Moser of El Dorado, one stepson, Duane Claiborne fo Wellington; two daughters, Deanna Grace Soell of Wichita, and Teresa Ellen Metzen of Wellington; one step-daughter Yvonna Larimore of Wellington; 11 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Charles Dean Moser and Timothy Dean Moser. Arrangements are by Hawks Funeral Home, Wellington. Earl W. Hardiman Earl W. Hardiman, 53, lifelong Wellington resident, died Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 14, 1997. He was an assistant supervisor for Farmland Elevator and had worked there since 1961. Hardiman was born March 20, 1944 in Wellington to Mark and Margaret (Butler) Hardiman. He married Debora Crawford on May 15, 1982 in Peabody. He was a graduate of Wellington High School. He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church, where he was active in the church and held several positions through the years. He was preceded in death by his father, Mark, in 1977. Survivors include his wife, Debora, of the home; his stepson, Jim Arnold of Wichita; his mother, Margaret Hardiman of Wellington; and two sisters, Nancy Nelson of Denver, Colo. and Pat Osborne of Topeka. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, at the First Assembly of God Church. Pastor Charles Taff will officiate. Interment will be at the Prairie Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the First Assembly of God Church. Donations may be left at the funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 9 p.m. on Thursday. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Theron Ord Popplewell Theron Ord Popplewell, 73, of Hemet, Calif., formerly of South Haven, retired painter and carpenter, died Thursday. Survivors -- son, Tommy, of Overton, Nev.; daughters, Marsha Mille rof Arlington, Texas, Tammy Dickerton of Overton and Susan Popplewell of Salem, Ore.; sisters, Pauline Robinson of Azle, Texas, Anna Mae Coggins of Arkansas City and Garnett Craig of Wellington; and seven grandchildren. [Published October 21, 1997] Melvin G. "Mouse" Totten Melvin G. "Mouse" Totten, age 78, died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 1997, at his home, following a long illness. He was a retired farmer of Sumner County, where he lived and farmed his entire life except for the four years he spent in World War II from February 1942 until December 1945. He was born May 4, 1919 in rural Oxford, to Glenn Alexander Totten and Mary Mabel (Justus) Totten. He graduated from Geuda Springs High School with the class of 1936. He was married to Betty Lou Davis on Sept. 7, 1946 in Wellington. He farmed in the Wellington vicinity for over 30 years, retiring in 1980. Melvin was always working toward making the community a better place to live and was proud of his farming and the neatness of his place. He was a man of high ideals and a great family man. He was a talented musician and entertained in his spare time with the harp and guitar. For many years, while the boys were growing up, he took them when performing at community meetings and family gatherings. He started playing the harp and guitar as a small boy and would practice whenever he could find a minute between his field work and chores. His music has been his therapy. He was a member of the First Christian Church, American Legion Post 90, a life member of VFW Post 881 and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He also served as trustee of Avon Township for 20 years, helped organize Rural Water District No. 1 and served on the Avon Township Fire Board. Survivors include his wife, Betty, of the home; two sons, Gary Totten, of Wichita, and Carl and his wife, Margaret, of Broken Arrow, Okla.; one brother, Lowell, of Wichita; one sister, Zola Gottlob, of Winfield; four granddaughters; eight grandsons; two great-granddaughters; five great-grandsons; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 1, at the First Christian Church, with the Rev. Kendall d. Finley and the Rev. Sally Shore officiating. Interment will be in the Sumner Memorial Gardens. Memorials are to the Hospice, Inc. or First Christian Church. Frank Funeral Home has charge of arrangements, with military graveside services by the American Legion Post 90 and VFW Post 881. Visitation at the funeral home is from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Herschel "Dene" Heskett Graveside services for Herschel "Dene" Heskett, who died Sunday, Nov. 2, 1997, were held Wednesday, Nov. 5, at the Prairie Lawn Cemetery. The Rev. Nel Holmes, of the First United Methodist Church, officiated. Frank Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Antonia 'Toni' Caudillo Antonia "Toni" Caudillo, age 69, life resident of Wellington, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 8, 1997. She was born in Wellington on Dec. 14, 1927 to Juan and Delfina (Diaz) Caudillo. She attended school at Second Ward, Wellington Junior High and Wellington High School. Toni played piano and viola for over 40 years, traveling across the central United States performing with her brother's family band, "The Caudillo's." Antonia spent many hours working with her mother and friends on fund-raising projects for the St. Rose of Lima building committee. She was active in the Sewing Circles, Quilting Committee and special food projects to raise funds for the building of the church. As her health failed this past year, Toni spent a lot of time in the hospital and confined to her home. She was cared for and visited by her many dear friends and family, making her last days very special and loving. Antonia was preceded in death by her parents, Juan and Delfina Caudillo, and her sister, Valentina. She is survived by her brothers, Pedro of Wichita, Greg of Wellington and Julio of El Paso, Texas; her nieces, Juanita M. Avalos-Abasolo of Wellington, Iris A. Torres of Wellington, Cathy Caudillo of Chicago and Luciana Caudillo of El Paso; her nephew, Champ Caudillo of Wellington; and nine great-nieces and nephews, Zachary Caudillo, Kelli and Kylie Caudillo, Adriana, J.J. and Jennie Avalos and Felicia, Reynaldo and Chris Torres. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11. Mass of the Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 12, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church with Father Andrew J. Seiler officiating. Friends may call at the Frank Funeral Home on Monday from 4 to 9 p.m. and on Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. A memorial fund has been established with the National Kidney Foundation. Memorial donations may be left at the funeral home. Edith H. Hill Edith H. Hill, 86, of Wellington, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 1997, at the Cedar View Good Samaritan Center. Memorial services will be held at 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 15, at the First Presbyterian Church in Wellington. The Rev. Larry Stewart will officiate. Private family interment will be held at Prairie Lawn Cemetery in Wellington. A memorial has been established with the Wellington First Presbyterian Church and Future's Unlimited College House. Contributions may be left at the funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mrs. Hill was born on Jan. 10, 1911 in Portland, the daughter of George E. and Minnie May Haller Paton. She married Howard Hill on Sept. 16, 1932 in Arkansas City. She taught school for many years in Sumner County, starting in a one-room school in Geuda Springs and later being a substitute teacher in Wellington for 25 years. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her two daughters, Jeanne and her husband, Lee Hite, M.D. of Shreveport, La., and Kathryn and her husband, Richard Strickler of Bronxville, N.Y.; one brother, Gale G. Paton of Arkansas City; four grandchildren, Katherine Closman of Austin, Texas, Julie Taylor, M.D., of San Francisco, Calif., Jane Strickler of Bronxville and John Hite of Wellington. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband on Oct. 14, 1991; one brother, Glenn D. Paton; and one sister, Leota Woods. Arrangements are by Hawks Funeral Home. Ivan W. Reneau CALDWELL - Ivan W. Reneau, 92, retired Santa Fe Railroad track inspector, died Thursday. Graveside services - 2 p.m., Monday, Aline Star Cemetery, Aline, Okla. Survivors - sons, Jim of Caldwell, Earl of Medicine Lodge, Tom of Afton, Okla. and Dale of Joplin, Mo.; 19 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchilden. Memorial - Alzheimer's Association. Elliott-Schaeffer Mortuary, Caldwell. [Published Nov. 14, 1997] Alvin R. Pulliam Alvin R. Pulliam, 84, retired tool manufacturer, of South Haven, died Wednesday. Memorial services - private, to be at a later time. Surivors - wife, Betty of Derby; sons, John of Uniontown, Ohio, Frank of California, Alvin Jr. of Henryville, Ind., Allen of Derby, Wayne of Canal Fulton, Ohio and Leonard of Phoenix, Ariz.; daughters, Louise Lemon of Kenmore, Ohio, Corrine Pulliam of Ohio, Nancy Lemon of Akron, Ohio and Lynn Harper of Wadsworth, Ohio; sister, Belle Lawrence of Trenton, Fla.; 27 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Frank Funeral Home. [Published Nov. 14, 1997] James "Jim" Smith James "Jim" Smith, 53, CNC Auto Riveter Programmer/Operator at Learjet of Wellington, died Sunday, Nov. 16. Services - 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, 1997 at Resthaven Mortuary Chapel, Wichita. Survivors -- wife, Betty of the home; son, James Nathan Smith of Pensacola, FL; Parents, John & Loraine Sanders of Wellington. Resthaven Mortuary. [Published Nov. 18, 1997] Virginia Lee Blue Virginia Lee Blue, 88, of Emporia, died Sunday, Nov. 16 at Emporia Presbyterian Manor, Emporia. Funeral services - 10:00 Wednesday, Nov. 19, at the First Christian Church, Emporia. Pastor Hal Dungan of the church will officiate. Graveside services - 3:00 p.m. at the Prairie Lawn Cemetery. Rev. Ken Findley, First Christian Church, officiating. Survivors - sisters, Martha Clevenger of Emporia, Carol McKee of Waynesboro, Penn.; four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren. Memorials - The Hymnal fund at the First Christian Church, Emporia, or The Large Print Book Program of the Emporia Public Library, Emporia. Donations in care of The Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home, Emporia, KS. Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home. [Published Nov. 18, 1997] Lester A. Watts Lester A. Watts, 84, retired farmer and Corbin Cafe owner and operator from Corbin, died Monday, Nov. 17. Graveside Services - 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, 1997, Corzine Cemetery, Corbin. Interment at Corzine Cemetery, Corbin. Survivors -- sister, Izetta Henderson, Clearwater. Memorial - Corbin Softball Program. Elliott-Schaeffer Mortuary. Ina Veetta Brooks Stacey Ina Veetta Brooks Stacey, 87, a former Norwich resident, died Monday, November 17, 1997 at Walnut Valley Manor, Augusta. Services - 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 29, at the Church of Christ, Norwich, Michael Ward officiating. Interment in the Upchurch Cemetery, Norwich. Survivors - sons, Audie R. Brooks of Odessa, Texas, Kenneth D. Brooks Augusta; daughters, Betty Jo Gustin of Aguila, Arizona, Sharon L. Brewer of Garden City; sisters, Edith Patty of Berryville, Arkansas, Hattie Martin of Salinas, California. 16 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Ebersole Mortuary. "Jackie" Donley "Jackie" Donley, 81, of Oxford, died Saturday, November 22, at Riverview Manor in Oxford. She was born November 10, 1916 in Miami, Oklahoma. Jackie is the daughter of Rob and Lucy Jane Combs Orcutt. She married Maurice Eugene Donley on June 20, 1935 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. They moved from Nebraska to Oxford in 1945 till 1961 and through the mid 1960's they owned and operated Felines Restaurant. Jackie went to work at the Riverview Manor where she worked for 20 years until she retired in 1987. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Oxford and was a Past Grand Matron of the Order of Eastern Star. Survivors include daughter, Sheryl Donley Baker of Arkansas City; sister, Nora May Dugan of Colorado Springs, Colo.; five grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; three great grandchildren and one step-great grandchild. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband on June 14, 1974, one son Buddy Eugene Donley, two brothers Cub Orcutt and Virgil Orcutt; and two sisters Chattie Marcinko and Agnes Powell. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25, at the Oliver-Hawks Funeral Home in Oxford. Interment will be in the Oxford Cemetery. A memorial has been established with the Riverview Manor, contributions may be left at the funeral home. Friends may call a the funeral home tonight til 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday 9 a.m. til Noon. Arrangements by Oliver-Hawks Funeral Home, Oxford. Edith Julia Standing Edith Julia Standing, 98, of Wellington, died Friday, November 21, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. Edith was born July 8, 1899 in Warren, Ohio. She is the daughter of Charlie & Carrie Elizabeth (Phillips) Inman. She attended Oberlin College in Ohio and received her B.A. On August 13, 1935 she married Thomas G. Standing in Warren, Ohio. Edith was retired from her position as secretary of the Golden Age Center in Cleveland, Ohio. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Ormond Beach, Florida, and attended the First United Methodist Church in Wellington since moving here. She was a member of the B.P.W. and United Methodist Women. Survivors include daughter, Suzanne Abbey of Wellington, three grandchildren; Kathleen Haworth, Thomas Abbey and Christopher Abbey and two great grandchildren; Erin Haworth and Trent Abbey. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Thomas Standing, and two brothers. Memorial Services will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Wellington, on Tuesday, November 25, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. with the Reverends Lee and Linda Louderback of Mulvane officiating. The family requests Memorial Donations in lieu of flowers to the First United Methodist Church Belle Aires or the Wellington Public Library. Arrangements by Frank Funeral Home. Clarence Roy Jesseph Services for Clarence Roy Jesseph who died Saturday, November 15, 1997, were held Wednesday, November 19, 1997, at the First Christian Church. The Rev. Kendale d. Finley, officiated. Special music was "Beyond The Sunset" and "In The Garden". Soloist was Sharon Finley and organist was Pam Montenegro. Casket bearers were Ned Longnecker, Don Werlein, Roger Bunck, John Munro, Harold King, Don Burrow. Interment was in Sumner Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Frank Funeral Home. Nelda Alexander Nelda Alexander, 80 of Prescott Arizona, died Friday, November 14, 1997 at her home in Prescott. She was born March 14, 1917, in Milan to John and Anna (Carter Ohnemiller. She moved to Arizona from her native Kansas in 1943. Nelda was a member of the Prescott Church of Christ. Survivors include her husband, Russell, of Prescott, AZ; sister-in-law Kathleen (Ohnemiller) Bedwell; nephew, Ervin Ohnemiller of Wellington; and nieces, Louise Kirkwood of Argonia and Linda Davis of Kingman. Services were held November 19 at Prescott, AZ. Graveside service will be Saturday, November 29 at 1:00 p.m. at Mayfield Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to YRMC Hospice Restricted Account, P.O. Box 26565, Prescott Valley, AZ 86312. Lester A. Watts Lester A. Watts, 84, departed this life Monday, November 17, 1997 at St. Joseph Hospital, Wichita, Kansas. Lester or "Rocky" as he was known to his friends, was born July 15, 1913, at home near Enid, Oklahoma, the sixth of seven children born to Archie and Lizzie Watts. In August, 1917, he moved with his parents, four brothers and two sisters to a farm near Perry, OK. In December, 1918, after the death of his parents, Lester moved with his two sisters and a brother to make his home with his grandparents, Jim and Mary Madison in Corbin, Kansas. In 1923, after his older sister married, Lester moved with his younger sister to live on their farm west of Corbin. During and after his school years in Corbin and Caldwell, Lester helped the family and neighbors with all their farm work. On February 24, 1942, Rocky joined the Army, in particular, the Army Air Corp. On March 9, 1944, he shipped overseas to the South Pacific where he served with the 574th Signal Aircraft Warning Battalion, earning the rank of Tech. 5. He participated in the campaigns in New Guinea and Southern Phillipines. He earned the Phillipine Liberation ribbon with Star and the Good Conduct Medal. Lester returned to the U.S. on Dec. 17, 1945 and was Honorably Discharged on Dec. 30, 1945. He took great pride in his service to the country. Lester was lifetime member of the Veteran's of Foreign Wars and a member of the American Legion. He was also a member of the United Methodist Church of Corbin. Rocky continued to work and live in the Corbin area. He married Margie Adams December 23, 1955. They owned and operated the Corbin Cafe. They were also in charge of the Corbin Post Office. Rocky also found time to care for the Corbin fire truck; being sure it was ready to make a run should the need arise. Corbin and the surrounding area was the center of Rocky's life. After his wife's passing in 1985, he still managed the post office and a place where friends could gather to visit over coffee and soft drinks. One topic of conversation would often be an upcoming Corbin softball game. Rocky was a number one fan and supporter, evidenced by the games he attended helping with concessions or wherever needed. The Corbin community was family to Rocky. When his declining health dictated a move from the area, one condition that had to be met was that Rocky could make visits back to the community so he could talk with friends or go by the elevator to check crop conditions. Those trips were always a lift in his final years. Survivors include his sister, Izetta Henderson, Clearwater; Aunt Hazel Madison Staley of Wichita; two sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a host of friends. In addition to his parents and his wife, he was also preceded by one sister and four brothers. Friday, November 21, 1997, fifteen comrades of HHC 70th EN Battalion of Ft. Riley, and Chaplain Doug Smith of Wellington, conducted a Military Graveside Service in the Corzine Cemetery, near Corbin. Orie Love, a long-time friend, sang two selections. A memorial has been established in his name with the Corbin Softball Program. The Elliott-Schaeffer Mortuary of Caldwell was in charge of arrangements. Zero Damion LaPlante Zero Damion LaPlante, infant son of Charles LaPlante and Vicki Smith, died Saturday, November 22, 1997 Services - 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 26, 1997 at the Old Mission Cemetery, Wichita. Survivors - Grandparents, Charles and Linda Smith of Wichita; Gary LaPlante of Sacramento, Calif.; and Lori LaPlante of Oklahoma City, Okla. Arrangements by Broadway Mortuary, Wichita, Kansas. Kenneth C. Fitz-Simmons Kenneth C. Fitz-Simmons, 48, Wichita, died Sunday, November 23, at his home. Memorial services - 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 26, at the Woodlawn Ave. Baptist Church in Wichita. The Rev. J.D. Tatum will be officiating. Survivors - wife, Brenda of the home in Wichita; sons, Kyle Clifton Fitz-Simmons, Kansas City, Ks, Edward Fitz-Simmons, South Dakota; daughters, Nicole Marie Fitz-Simmons, Kansas City, Carla Fitz-Simmons, South Dakota; step sons, Christian Andrew Gilstrap, Phoenix, Ariz., Nathaniel Duayne Gilstrap, Lawrence; step daughter, Bobbie June Potts, Wichita; mother and step-father, Cecelia and Dwight Weesner, Las Vegas, NV; sisters, Ann Doan, Everett, Washington, Donna Truelove, Higley, Ariz., Monette Atkins, Simi Valley, Calif.; four grandchildren. Arrangements by Hawks Funeral Home. Esther A. Parker Esther A. Parker, 61, homemaker, died Sunday morning, Nov. 30, 1997, at the Via Christi Regional Medical Center - St. Francis campus in Wichita. She was formerly of Tacoma, Wash. Esther was born Jan. 2, 1936 in Rome, Kan., to Jacob and Ollie (Jones) Thompson. She married Robert Earl Parker on Oct. 6, 1976 in Wellington. Esther was raised in Wellington and had lived in Tacoma for 20 years. She was a member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary in Wellington and a member of the Women of the Moose in Tacoma. She was preceded in death by her parents; one son; and three brothers. Survivors include her husband, Robert, of the home; three stepsons, Jerry of Hutchinson, Jeff of Wellington and Robert Allen of Tacoma; five brothers, Leslie Thompson, Delbert Thompson and Elmer Thompson, all of Wellington, Russell Thompson of Olympia, Wash., and Fred Thompson of Henryetta, Okla.; eight sisters, Thelma Fulker of Everett, Wash., Nina Jackson of Wellington, Beulah Scates of Wasilla, Alaska, Faye Teter of Winfield, Leona Twyman of Kent, Wash., Hazel Young of Meridian, Idaho, Christie White of Tacoma and Freda Hanson of Bellevue, Wash.; and six grandchildren. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 4, at the Frank Funeral Home. Pastor Sallie Shore, of the First Christian Church, will officiate. Memorials have been established with the Wellington V.F.W. Auxiliary or the Women of the Moose in Tacoma. Donations may be left at the funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday and from 5 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Florence May Kraus Services for Florence May Kraus, who died Wednesday, Nov. 25, 1997, in LaJunta, Colo., were held Saturday, Nov. 29, at the Church of Christ in LaJunta. Ruben Salinas, minister of the LaJunta Church of Christ, officiated. The eulogy was by Harold Reese. Musical selections were by the Church of Christ Singers. Services in Wellington were held today at the Church of Christ. Stanten Sikes, minister, officiated. Musical selections were by the Church of Christ Singers. Casketbearers were Florence's nephews and grandson. Concluding services were at Prairie Lawn Cemetery, Wellington. Arrangements were by Hawks Funeral Home. Patricia Anne Cox DEXTER -- Patricia Anne Cox, 67, of Dexter, homemaker, died Nov. 25. Services -- were held Friday, Miles Funeral Service, Winfield. Interment -- Dexter Cemetery. Survivors -- husband, Raymond Cox, of the home; daughters, Ramona Catron of Cedar Vale, Debra Dibelka of Omaha, Neb., Terry Killingsworth of Dexter and Pamala Bain of Newkirk, Okla.; brother, Merle Glass of Tulsa, Okla.; sisters, Marilyn Love of Dexter and Brenda Erickson of Wellington; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Memorial -- American Cancer Society. Miles Funeral Service, Winfield. Leona Marie Wacker WICHITA -- Leona Marie Wacker, 82, former Norwich resident, died Sunday. Services -- 10:30 a.m., Sunday, Ebersole Mortuary Chapel, Conway Springs. Interment -- Upchurch Cemetery, Norwich. Survivors -- sons, Martin Wacker and Bill Wacker, both of Wichita; brother, Clarence Ward of Norwich; 12 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Visitation -- 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday, Ebersole Mortuary, Conway Springs. Ebersole Mortuary. [Published Dec. 1, 1997] Ruby Geraldine "Jerry" Conover Ruby Geraldine "Jerry" Conover, 67, of Winfield, died Monday. Graveside services -- 2 p.m., Friday, Oxford Cemetery. Memorials -- American Heart Association and Arthritis Foundation. Visitation -- 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday; and 9 a.m. to noon, Friday. Oliver-Hawks Funeral Home, Oxford. [Published Dec. 2, 1997] Harvey Landon Swan MULVANE -- Harvey Landon Swan, 86, retired Amoco Oil Co. distributer, former Riverdale resident, died Monday. Services -- 2 p.m., Saturday, Mulvane Middle School Gymnasium. Burial -- Mulvane Cemetery. Survivors -- wife, Ruth (Dible) Swan; son, Charles Swan of Denver, Colo.; daughter, Nancy Jane Hayselden of Shawnee; and sisters, Mary Turney of Belle Plaine and Lillian Lane of Bowie, Md.; and four grandchildren. Memorials -- Mulvane Masonic Lodge, Mulvane Historical Society and Mulvane Community Center. Vistitation -- Until 8 this evening; and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday. [Published Dec. 2, 1997] James W. Sawer James W. Sawer, 47, insurance agent for Farm Bureau Insurance Co., died Sunday, Dec. 7, 1997 at Sumner Regional Medical Center. He was a resident of Wellington, after moving from Conway Springs. Sawer was born June 4, 1950 in Atwood, to William and Erma (Chuatal) Sawer. He married Joyce Wolters on Aug. 1, 1970 in Portis. He was a member of the Lions Club in Viola, Association of Life Underwriters and Farm Bureau Agents Association. He was preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his wife, Joyce, and one son, Joshua, of the home; one daughter, Nichole Sawer of Arkansas City; his mother and stepfather, Erma and George Beims of Atwood; and two sisters, Carol Brown of Independence and Julie Britton of Lincoln. Services will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 10, at the Frank Funeral Home. Interment will be at Prairie Lawn Cemetery. Memorials have been established with the Sumner Regional Medical Center Home Health unit or the James Sawer Educational Fund. Donations may be left at the funeral home. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday. The casket will remain closed. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. LeRoy S. Horton LeRoy S. Horton, 89, died Thursday, Dec. 4, 1997, in St. Petersburg, Fla. There was cremation. Horton, a licensed engineer, was the president of Standard Products, Inc. and worked for the S.A. Long Company while residing in Wichita. Horton and his wife, Margaret Ash Horton, who preceded him in death, were active in many community organizations. He was a graduate of Wellington High School. His mother, Omah S. Horton and his brother, Frank Horton, were longtime residents of Wellington. Both his mother and brother, Frank, preceded him in death. Survivors include his five daughters, Marilyn Barrie of Evergreen, Colo., Carol Jean Long of Morrison, Colo., Virginia Lee King of Sedona Ariz., Susan Ann Michaels of Phoenix, Ariz., Francis Louise Horton-Auerhahn of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; his 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and his brother, Fred D. Horton of St. Petersburg. Marie VanEtten BLUFF CITY -- Marie Van Etten, 84, homemaker, died Thursday. Services -- were held Sunday, Williams Funeral Home, Anthony. Interment -- Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Bluff City. Survivors -- sons, Alva VanEtten of Arkansas City and Dr. Glen VanEtten of Albuquerque, N.M.; brothers, Ben Morris of Everett, Wash., Henry Morris of Wichita and Dave Morris of Anthony; sisters, Betty Jones of Chelsea, Okla. and Cleo Jelinek of Bluff City; and three grandchildren. Memorial -- Pleasant Hill Cemetery Association. Williams Funeral Home, Anthony. [Published Dec. 8, 1997] Alfred Joseph Kraus Alfred Joseph Kraus, 79, Wellington, retired Cessna sheet metal worker, died Monday, Dec. 8, 1997, at his home in Wellington. Services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 11, at the Church of Christ in Wellington. Mr. Stanten Sikes will officiate. Interment will be in the Prairie Lawn Cemetery in Wellington. A memorial has been established in his name with the Church of Christ. Contributions may be left at the funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home\ Wednesday, Dec. 12, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Afred was born Feb. 22, 1918 in Goddard, the son of Simon and Mary (Giesen) Kraus. He married Florence Clift on Aug. 19, 1940 near Caldwell. They moved to California, while serving in the Army. In 1946 they moved to Arkansas City and have resided in Wellington since 1948. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Florence May Kraus on Nov. 26, 1997; infant son, Freddie Lorence Kraus; and one brother, James "Bud" Kraus Sr. Survivors include three daughters, June and Pat Kraus of LaJunta, Colo. and Betty Tracy of Agua Dulce, Calif.; one sister, Mary Lou Jennings of Ponca City, Okla.; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Hawks Funeral Home. James W. Sawer Services for James W. Sawer, who died Sunday, Dec. 7, 1997, were held Wednesday, Dec. 10, at the Frank Funeral Home. Pastor Lorna Gotchall Tovrea, of the Conway Springs United Methodist Church, officiated. Organ selections were "Ten Thousand Angels," "How Great Thou Art" and "He." Organist was Berniece Myers. Casketbearers were Delmer Zerr, Ken Lackey, Ken Burton, Dean Leddy, Rick Ruyle and Steve Brown. Interment was in Prairie Lawn Cemetery. Frank Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Gertrude Gayleen Moffitt Services for Gertrude Gayleen Moffitt, who died Monday, Dec. 8, 1997, were held Thursday, Dec. 11, at the Church of Christ. Stanten Sikes officiated. Special musical selections were by the Church of Christ Singers. They sang "The Old Rugged Cross," "The Lord Has Been Mindful Of Me" and "Farther Along." Casketbearers were Cletas Rains, Gary Rains, Curtis Guinn, Tom Rains, Jason Rains and Dennis Guinn. Honorary casketbearers were Steven Scheuerman and Terrence Hamner. Arrangements were by Hawks Funeral Home. William Zurbuchen Boucher William Zurbuchen Boucher, 83, retired farmer and oil field worker, died Friday. Services -- 10 a.m., Tuesday, Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. Graveside services -- 11:30 a.m., Elmwood Cemetery, Augusta. Survivors -- wife, Luetta, of the home; sons, Jeff of Clearwater and William C. of Wellington; daughter, Sandra Parks of Mountain Home, Ark.; brothers, Henry of Douglass, Virgil of Wichita and Jack of Burden; sisters, Ruby Mahlandt of Douglass, Martha Cody of Augusta, Ethel Rickard of Newton and Eleanor Leap of Dell City, Okla.; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Memorial -- Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. Visitation -- Until 9 p.m. today. Frank Funeral Home. [Published Dec. 15, 1997] Weir Gross Jr. CLEARWATER -- Weir Gross Jr., 77, farmer and former Boeing Aircraft Company mechanic, died Friday. Services -- were today, Webb Mortuary Chapel, Clearwater. Survivors -- wife, Juanita; daughter, Carolyn Lauterbach of Clearwater; mother, Lela Gross of Clearwater; brother, Bob Gross of Clearwater; sisters, Helen Hoisington, Muriel Love and Marilyn Dauster, all of Wichita; and two grandchildren. Memorial -- Clearwater Fire Department. Webb Mortuary, Clearwater. [Published Dec. 15, 1997] Monte Kent Heasty INDEPENDENCE -- Monte Kent Heasty, 60, of Independence, former Wellington resident, attorney and former Montgomery County attorney, died Tuesday. Services -- were held Friday, Webb & Rodrick Funeral Home, Independence. Survivors -- wife, Kathy; daughters, Lori L. Garber, Mona D. and Gretchen A., all of Lawrence; son, Michael K. of Lawrence; stepchildren, Dax and Tina Raub, both of Denver; and two grandchildren. Memorials -- American Cancer Society or AWOL Humane Society. [Published Dec. 15, 1997] Richard Leroy Darland BELLE PLAINE -- Richard Leroy Darland, 58, gas serviceman for Western Resources, died Thursday. Services -- were today, St. Michael Catholic Church, Mulvane. Interment -- Belle Plaine Cemetery. Survivors -- wife, Celia M. Darland of Belle Plaine; son, Kevin Carey of Ottawa; daughters, Tisha Birmingham of Belle Plaine, Fara Myers of El Dorado and Lisa Demaree of Arkansas City; sister, Judy Shackette of Springfield, Mo.; mother, Mary Edith Darland of Reed Spring, Mo.; and 11 grandchildren. Memorial -- Belle Plaine Recreation Organization Scholarship. Hatfield-Smith Funeral Home, Belle Plaine. [Published Dec. 15, 1997] William A. Gordon WICHITA -- William A. "Bill" Gordon, 84, retired KGE plant accounting manager, died Friday. Services -- were today, First Presbyterian Church, Conway Springs. Interment -- Milan Cemetery. Survivors -- wife, Irene Gordon, of the home; son, Richard R. Gordon of Overland Park; sister, Ethel Elmore of Shattuck, Okla.; and two granddaughters. Memorial -- First Presbyterian Church, Conway Springs. Ebersole Mortuary, Conway Springs. [Published Dec. 15, 1997] Lloyd A. Mott SEATTLE, Wash. -- Lloyd a. Mott, 87, of Seattle, died Thursday. Services -- Tuesday, Seattle. Survivors -- wife, Opal (Cleous) Mott, former Danville resident; son, Edward; and two grandchildren. [Published Dec. 15, 1997] Avis Elizabeth Sturtevant PRESCOTT, Ariz. -- Avis Elizabeth Sturtevant, 77, former pipe bender at Douglas Aircraft, died Monday. Memorial service -- to be announced later. Survivors -- daughter, Jamie of Prescott; son, Jody of Brighton, Calif.; brother, Harlan Roberts of Wellington, Kan.; sisters, Fern Hendrix of Independence, Mo., Joanna Bixler of Swanton, Ohio, Carol Davis of Reno, Nev. and Betty Aldreidge of Independence; and one grandson. Memorial -- Trinity Presbyterian Church, 630 Park Ave., Prescott, Ariz. 86303. Hampton Funeral Home, Prescott. [Published Dec. 16, 1997] Opal Pauline Riggs Opal Pauline Riggs, 80, of Wellington, retired Boeing key punch operator, died Saturday. Graveside services -- 2 p.m., Wednesday, Belle Plaine Cemetery. Survivors -- son, Le R. Riggs of Wellington; sister, Flossie Pierce of Belle Plaine; four grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Memorial -- Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 2763, Wichita, 67201. Visitation -- Until 8 this evening; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., tomorrow, Hatfield-Smith Funeral Home, Belle Plaine. [Published Dec. 16, 1997] William Louis "Tate" Wollard William Louis "Tate" Wollard, 83, of Arkansas City, died Tuesday. Graveside services -- 11 a.m. Saturday, at the Tanneheill Cemetery, rural Arkansas City. Survivors -- wife Donna of the home; sons, Carl Wollard of Arkansas City, John Wollard and Alan Wollard both of Winfield; daughter Sharon Lind of Arkansas City; brother Joseph D. Wollard of Springfield, Mo.; 19 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Memorial -- Organ Fund of the Oxford First Baptist Church, the Wellington Camp and Cowley County Camp of the Gideons. Contributions may be left at the funeral home. Visitation -- Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The family will receive friends at the funeral home, Friday from 7 to 8 p.m. Hawks Funeral Home, Arkansas City. [Published Dec. 17, 1997] Ethel May Alexander Ethel May Alexander, 86, retired medical aide at Cedar View Good Samaritan Center, died Friday, Dec. 19, 1997, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. She was a Wellington resident most of her life. Ethel was born Jan. 21, 1911 in Cassville, Mo. to Samuel and Nancy (Enis) Hall. She married Lester G. Alexander on June 20, 1933 in Cassvile. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lester, on Nov. 13, 1990; one grandson; one granddaughter; five brothers; and four sisters. Survivors include three sons, Jack Alexander and Tim Alexander, both of Simi Valley, Calif., and Elza Alexander of Wellington; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 27, at Prairie Lawn Cemetery. Pastor David Carlson of St. John's Lutheran Church will officiate. Friends may call at the funeral home from 1 to 5 p.m on Wednesday and 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Fred E. Field Fred E. Field, 32, of Wellington, died Thursday, Dec. 18, 1997. He was a farmer and Boeing Aircraft transportation dispatcher. He was born March 16, 1965 in Wellington, to William R. and Amelia (Slechta) Field. Fred was a member of the First United Methodist Church and International Association of Machinists at Boeing. He was preceded in death by his father, William Field, on Feb. 21, 1994. Survivors include his mother, Amelia Field, of Wellington; and two sisters, Jane A. Means of Wichita and Melba E. Field of Newton. Services will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 23, at the First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Randy Abbey will officiate. Interment will be in Prairie Lawn Cemetery. A memorial has been established with the Fred Field Memorial Fund for Brain Disorder Research. Memorial donations may be left at the funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 9 this evening. The family will greet friends at the funeral home from 6 to 7 p.m. this evening. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. John Emery "Jem" Maxwell Sr. John Emery "Jem" Maxwell Sr., 77, of Wellington, died Friday, Dec. 19, 1997, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. He was a farmer and a retired bridge and building clerk for the Santa Fe Railroad. He was born Feb. 18, 1920 in Loyal, Okla., to Clarence Charles and Minnie Elizabeth (Ogle) Maxwell. He married Billie Irene Johnston on Sept. 13, 1941 in Wichita. He was a member of the First Christian Church, Elks, Brotherhood of Railway Clerks, Chisholm Trail Camping Club and Boarderliner and Sunchasers Camping Clubs. He graduated from high school in Loyal and attended Northwestern State College at Alva, Okla. Jem was an avid fisherman, camper and music lover. Farming was not an occupation to him, it was his passion. He received the Bankers Award for soil conservation. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Betty LeForce; and four brothers, Clyde, Clifford, Raymond and Jack Maxwell. Survivors include his wife, Billie, of the home in Wellington; his son, John E. Maxwell Jr. of Oxford; his daughters, Mary E. Maxwell and Nancy L. Bohler, both of Wellington; his brothers, Ray A. Maxwell of Porum, Okla. and Alfred Maxwell of Loyal; six grandchildren, Jeffrey Maxwell, and his wife, Diane, Michael Maxwell and his wife, Camille, Steven Maxwell, Stuart Bohler, Rachel Bohler and Beth Anne Hutton; and five great-grandchildren, Christina Maxwell, Jaymee Maxwell, Stephanie Maxwell, Mitchell Maxwell and Callie Maxwel. Services will be at 3 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 23, at the First Christian Church. The Rev. Kendale d. Finley will officiate. Interment wil be in the Prairie Lawn Cemetery. A memorial has been established wit the First Christian Church Capitol Improvement Fund. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 9 p.m. this evening. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Bill Russell Pyeatt Bill Russell Pyeatt, 66, of Wellington, died Friday, Dec. 19, 1997, at the Southwest Texas Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. He retired after 35 years of civil service with the Department of Air Force as a quality assurance specialist. Bill was born Feb. 3, 1931 in Mountain Home, Ark., to William JE. and Myrtle Mollie (Studdard) Pyeatt. He married Mable Riley on July 3, 1953 in Newkirk, Okla. He served in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the South Haven Methodist Church, Wellington Lodge No. 150 AF&AM, Tom Schwinn Post No. 90 American Legion, Chisholm Trailers and Borderliners Camping Club, Phoenix Chapter No. 159 Order of Eastern Star. Survivors include his wife, Mable, of the home in Wellington; his son, Mike of South Haven; his daughters, Marsha Dugan of Wellington and Lynda Tompkins of South Haven; his brother, Rex of Mulvane; his sisters, Elsie Jenkins of Belle Plaine and Mary Hayes of Albuquerque, N.M.; nine grandchildren, Maria Olson, Angela Arrieta and Mitchell Dugan and Shannon and Seth Dugan, all of Wellington, and Matt and Heath Tompkins and Rachel and Stacy Pyeatt, all of South Haven; three step-grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 23, at the South Haven Methodist Church. The Rev. Tony Horsley will officiate. Military graveside services will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in South Haven. A memorial has been established with the South Haven Methodist Church education fund or elevator fund. Friends may call at the funeral home until 9 this evening. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. J.D. Webster Jr. J.D. Webster Jr., 69, lifelong Wellington resident, died Saturday, Dec. 20, 1997, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. He was a custodian for Wellington USD 353 and Cedar View Good Samaritan Center. He was born June 1, 1928 in Wellington, to J.D. and Mabel (Stewart) Webster. He married Elizabeth Farley Hutchinson on Dec. 26, 1981 in Wellington. J.D. was a member of the First United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, J.D. Webster Sr. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth, of the home; his sons, Michael Webster, and his wife, Ruth, of Denver and Jerry Webster and his wife, Romania, of Wichita; his stepson, Lucious Hutchinson of Wellington; his stepdaughters, Mary Townsend of San Deigo, Calif. and Darlene Farley of Topeka; his mother, Mabel Webster of Wellington; five brothers, Clifford of Wichita, Clarence of Amarillo, Calvin of Arizona, Willard of Corbin and Joe of Wellington; his sister, Shirley Heasty of Houston, Texas; two grandsons; 11 stepgrandchildren; and 12 stepgreat-grandchildren. Services will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Dec. 26, at the Frank Funeral Home. Stanten Sikes, of the Church of Christ, will officiate. Interment will be in the Milan Cemetery. Memorials will be established with Hospice Inc. or Sumner County Home Health Agency. Donations may be left at the funeral home. Friends may call a the funeral home from 5 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday and 1 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Gordon H. Campbell OXFORD -- Gordon H. Campbell, 72, Oxford, retired Boeing employee and maintenance helper at Nepawolla Park in Oxford, died Friday. Services -- were held today, Oliver-Hawks Funeral Home. Interment -- Oxford Cemetery. Survivors -- wife, Virginia, of the home; son, David Campbell of Wichita; daughters, Debra Cox of Wichita and Carol L. Campbell of Wellington; brother, Willie Campbell of Junction City; sisters, Nelma Miller of Junction City and Jean Sadler of Phoenix, Ariz.; and five grandchildren. Memorial -- Oxford First Responders. Oliver-Hawks Funeral Home, Oxford. [Published December 22, 1997] Alvin John Jenista Alvin John Jenista, 86, was born Jan. 22, 1911 in Caldwell, to John and Mary T. Tomsu Jenista. He passed away Dec. 20, 1997 at the Caldwell District Hospital. He graduated from Caldwell High School in 1929 and married Helen Ciskowski on Feb. 9, 1937. He was a retired farmer and businessman. He was a member of the Central Christian Church, Caldwell Lions Club, Masonic Lodge, Midian Temple, A.T.A. and ZCBJ Lodge. Alvin was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. He is survived by his wife, Helen; two daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and Eddie Roberts and Arlene and Gerald Terrell, all of Caldwell; five grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two stepgreat-grandchildren. Services were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 23, in the Central Christian Church. The Rev. Harr Cunningham officiated. Wade Williams sang "How Great Thou Art" and "One Day At A Time." LaRae Foster was the organist. Casketbearers were Damon Terrell, Kelly Hutsler, Marty Neal, Mark Gardner, Brian Swingle, Greg Conrady, Wade Williams and Henry Volavka. Interment was in the Caldwell Czech Cemetery, under the directiono f Elliott-Schaeffer Mortuary. The family has requested that memorials be made to the Caldwell Hospital Intermediate Care. Edna Dorothy Johnson CALDWELL -- Edna Dorothy Johnson, 92, homemaker, died Friday. Services -- 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Caldwell United Methodist Church. Interment -- Caldwell City Cemetery. Survivors -- sons, Melvin C. Johnson of Albuquerque, N.M. and Clifford L. Johnson of Katy, Texas; daughter, Thelma Struble of Caldwell; brothers, Paul Lungren of Kingsburg, Calif. and Ted Lungren of Caldwell; sisters, Edla Swanson and Laverne Joyner, both of Kingsburg, Calif.; 10 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Memorials -- Caldwell United Methodist Church or Corbin United Methodist Church. Elliott-Schaeffer Mortuary, Caldwell. [Published December 22, 1997] Donnald E. Lawson Donnald E. Lawson, 69, of Mt. Vernon, Mo., died Thursday. Services -- were today, Blanchard, Okla. Interment -- Blanchard Cemetery. Survivors -- children, Ricky Lawson of Wichita, Kathy Price of Springfield, Miss., Randy Lawson of Fairview, Texas, Karen Lawson of Wellington, Rusty Lawson of New York, N.Y., and Kara Lawson of Louisiana; and five grandchildren. [Published December 22, 1997] Mary E. McCutcheon OXFORD -- Mary E. McCutcheon, 60, of Oxford, died Sunday. Services are pending with Oliver-Hawks Funeral Home, Oxford. [Published December 22, 1997] Frieda W. Armantrout Palmer WICHITA -- Frieda W. Armantrout Palmer, 91, former St. Lukes Hospital registered nurse, died Saturday. Services -- 11 a.m., Tuesday, Prairie View Church of Brethren, Friend, Kan. Interent -- Prairie View Cemetery, Friend. Survivors -- stepson, Brian Armantrout of Carlisle, Ohio; stepdaughter, Betty Sanders of Bloomington, Minn.; brother, Henry Uppehdahl of Pueble, Colo.; sister, Selma Schmalzried of Dighton; and 12 stepgrandchildren. Memorial -- Prairie View Church of the Brethren, Friend. Ebersole Mortuary, Conway Springs. [Published December 22, 1997] Leana I. Sauzek Leanna I. Sauzek, 79, Wellington, died today. Services are pending with Hawks Funeral Home, Wellington. [Published December 22, 1997] W.A. Standerfer OXFORD -- W.A. Standerfer, 69, Mission, Texas, died Sunday. Services -- 10:30 a.m., Friday, Oliver-Hawks Funeral Home, Oxford. Interment -- Oxford Cemetery. Memorial -- American Diabetes Association. Contributions may be left at the funeral home. A complete obituary will appear later. Oliver-Hawks Funeral Home, Oxford. [Published December 22, 1997] Beatrice Denice White OXFORD -- Beatrice Denice White, 68, Oxford, former secretary of the Winfield State Hospital and Training Center, died Sunday. Services -- 10 a.m., Wednesday, Oliver-Hawks Funeral Home, Oxford. Interment -- Oxford Cemetery. Survivors -- son, Terry White, of Gore, Okla.; daughters, Cheryle Cunningham of Raton, N.M. and Regina Weber of Winfield; and five grandchildren. Memorials -- Organ fund of the First Baptist Church, Oxford, or Jamie Freed Cancer Fund. Oliver-Hawks Funeral Home, Oxford. [Published December 22, 1997] Mary Louise Elsass Mary Louise Elsass, 87, of Wellington, a retired Wellington High School home economics teacher, died Thursday, Dec. 25, 1997, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Elsass was born on Oct. 5, 1910 in Toronto, Kan., the daughter of John Edgar and Jessie May Bartlett Cornett. She was raised in Raton, N.M., where she graduated from high school and New Mexico State University in 1933, with a bachelor of science degree in home economics. On May 26, 1934 she married Ralph Elsass in Toronto. Mrs. Elsass taught home economics at WHS from 1961 to 1971. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Women's Circle No. 5, church choir, Order of Eastern Star and the Home Culture Club. She was a past president of the 5th Ward PTA, and managed the Presbyterian Bargain Store. Survivors include her husband, Ralph, of the home; son Stewart Elsass and his wife Marilyn of Springfield, Mo.; two daughters, Jean Kachoris, and her husband Paul, of Evanston, Ill. and Carolyn Yates of Marshfield, Mo.; nine grandchildren, Susann Elsass, Edwardd Elsass, Cathy Truitt, Sarah Truitt, John Kachoris, Kathryn Kachoris, Gregory Kachoris, Cara Melvin and Cally Yates; and two great-grandchildren, Shanonn and Benjaminn Elsass. She is preceded in death by her parents, sister Helen Honeyfield, brother Stewart Cornett, one niece and one nephew. Funeral services were held today at the First Presbyterian Church in Wellington, with the Rev. Larry Stewart officiating. Interment was in Prairie Lawn Cemetery. A memorial has been established with the First Presbyterian Church. Contributions may be left at the funeral home. Arrangements were made by Hawks Funeral Home. Robert Dean "Bob" Jones Robert Dean "Bob" Jones, 72, of Wellington, a retired conductor for the Stanta Fe railroad, died Friday morning, Dec. 26, 1997, at Via Christi Medical Center-St. Joseph Campus in Wichita. Mr. Jones was born Feb. 7, 1925 in Topeka, to Boyd and Blanche (Barnett) Jones. He married Betty McBride on Nov. 16, 1946 in Wichita. Mr. Jones moved to Wellington in 1946 after serving in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was a member of the First Christian Church, American Legion Tom Schwinn Post No. 90, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 881, U.T.U. and Sub Vets of WWII. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Robert D. "Bobby" Jones Jr.; a granddaughter, Katlyn Willis; and one brother, Melvin Jones. Survivors include his wife, Betty, of the home; son, Michael Jones of Lawrence; three daughters, Janet Jones of Wichita, Judy Butterworth of Wellington and Karilyn Richards of Loveland, Colo.; two brothers, Ray Jones of Wellington and Boyd Jones of Milan; sister, Norma Waters of Belle Plaine; 13 grandchildren, Greg and Jeff Willis of Wellington, Stephanie Jones of Argonia, Stacie Heimerman of Conway Springs, Trey Jones of Milan, Kassie Jones of Wellington, Casey and Tyler Jones of Kansas City, Jill Butterworth of Wellington, Chase and Linsey Norton of Loveland, Colo., and Richard and Jessica Jones of Wellington; two great-grandchildren, Laken and Jordan Willis; and many nieces and nephews. Services were today at the First Christian Church, with the Rev. Kandale d. Finley officiating. Taped musical selections included "Wind Beneath my Wings" and "Daddy's Hands" by soloist Stacie Heimerman. "Grandpa" was sung by Stacie Heimerman, Jill Butterworth and Kassie Jones. Organ selections were performed by Donnis Whaley. Ushers were J.A. Ferguson, Alvin Bertrand and Jack Woodring. Honorary casketbearers were Eldon Walker, Jerry Wilson, Bob Garrity, John Moore, Rusty Russell, W.R. Graves, Eugene Newell and Clarence Waller. Casketbearers were Phil Wheeler, Steve McCreary, Jim Rutledge, Bobby Russell, Vince Wetta, Doug Hook, Terry Heasty and Glenn Russell. A military graveside service followed at Prairie Lawn Cemetery, with American Legion Tom Schwinn Post No. 90. Chaplain Doug Smith officiated, and "Taps" was performed by Melaine Dawson. Memorials have been established with Katlyn's Hope and the First Christian Church. Donations can be left at the funeral home. Frank Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Georgia Iva Adair Georgia Iva Adair, 95, of Wellington, a homemaker and nurse's aide for Dr. Howell, died Friday, Dec. 26, 1997, at Cedar View Good Samaritan Center. Born Feb. 22, 1902 in Carmen, Okla. to Henry and Florence (Walters) Church, Mrs. Adair married Victor Lee Adair in 1920. She lived in Wellington until 1962, when she moved in Amarillo, Texas. She then moved back to Wellington in 1980. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and Phoenix Chapter No. 159 Order of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Adair was preceded in death by her parents, her husband (in 1978), son Lloyd Eugene (in 1981), daughter Bethel Jo Harter (in 1995), and one great-grandson. Survivors include two daughters, Leora Romig of Red River, N.M. and Jackie Smith of Wellington; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services were today at Prairie Lawn Cemetery, with the Rev. Randy Abbey of the First United Methodist Church officiating. Casketbearers were Kent Smith, Ryan Smith, Bill Romig, Kyle Smith, Craig Romig and Todd Hyten. A memorial has been established at the Wellington Public Library. Donations may be left at the funeral home. Frank Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. George A. Birkenbaugh KINGMAN &emdash; George A. Birkenbaugh, 81, died Thursday, Dec. 25, 1997 at Via Christi Medical Center-St. Francis Campus in Wichita. He was born April 15, 1916 in Kingman County, the son of Joseph and Bessie Brand Birkenbaugh. A lifetime resident of Kingman County, he was a retired farmer and stockman. He was a member of the United Methodist Church, Ninnescah Lodge No. 230 A.F. and A.M., Kingman County Shrine Club, all of Kingman; the Scottish Rite Bodies and Midian Shrine Temple, both of Wichita; Kansas Livestock Association; and was a former school board member of USD No. 331. On March 12, 1939, he married Reba Twyman at Zenda. She died Feb. 29, 1996. Survivors include a daughter, Sharon Theurer of Wellington; a brother, John, of Kingman; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by a son, Clint Birkenbaugh. Funeral services were today at the Livingston Funeral Home in Kingman, with the Rev. John Schmitt officiating. Interment will be in the Walnut Hill Cemetery in Kingman. Memorials have been established with the Shriner's Crippled Childrens' Hospital, and may be sent to Livingston Funeral Home, 1830 N. Main, Kingman, KS 67068. Livingston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Ethel May Alexander Graveside services for Ethel May Alexander, who died Friday, Dec. 19, 1997, were held Saturday, Dec. 27, at Prairie Lawn Cemetery. Pastor David Carlson of St. John's Lutheran Church officiated. Frank Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Dora Belle Brackney Services for Dora Belle Brackney, who died Tuesday, Dec. 23, 1997, were held Friday, Dec. 26, at Frank Funeral Home, with Pastor Ray Hiltzman officiating. Musical selections of "How Great Thou Art" and "One Day at a Time" were performed by soloist Helen White and organist Betty Pattrick. Casketbearers were Kenneth Jackson, Jim Burkey, Delbert Brownlee, Harley Freeman, Marion Bodge and Perry Wiley. Interment followed at Prairie Lawn Cemetery. Frank Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Vera L. Crittenden Services for Vera L. Crittenden, who died Tuesday, Dec. 23, 1997, were held Saturday, Dec. 27, at the Church of Christ, with Mr. Stanten Sikes officiating. Musical selections of "Wind Beneath My Wings," "Precious Lord Take My Hand," "Mansion Over the Hilltop," "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Sing To Me of Heaven" were sung by Tom Norris, Stanten Sikes, Helen Norris and Colleen Sikes. A congregational hymn of "He's Got the Whole World" was also sung. Ushers for the service were Lawrence Cole, Al Guinn, Ernest Whitley and Ernest Lomax. Honored friends were Marge LaFary, Doris Barber, Bobbie Newberry, Mary Foley, Judy Lewis and Delores Shofner. Casketbearers were Richard Shofner, Mike Hamlin, Marvin Kline, Frank Whitten, Richard Hamlin, Ed Newberry, Jim Gifford and LeRoy Lewis. Interment followed at Prairie Lawn Cemetery. Frank Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. J.D. Webster Jr. Services for J.D. Webster Jr., who died Saturday, Dec. 20, 1997, were held Friday, Dec. 26, at Frank Funeral Home, with Mr. Stanten Sikes of the Church of Christ officiating. Musical selections of "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere" and "How Great Thou Art" were performed by Wayne Harris, Colleen Sikes, Lestle Hollingsworth and Vi Guinn. Honorary casket bearers were Max Crittenden, Arlis Carr and Jerry Atkerson. Casket bearers were the sons and nephews of Mr. Webster. Interment followed at the Milan Cemetery in Milan. Frank Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Charlotte I. Dykeman Charlotte I. Dykeman, 94, a lifelong Wellington area resident, homemaker, died Saturday. Survivors - many nieces and nephews. Services - were today at Prairie Lawn Cemetery. Memorial - American Heart Association. Frank Funeral Home. [Published December 29, 1997] Lydia L. Pollack Lydia L. Pollack, 53, died Friday. Survivors - mother, Thelma Eaton of Wellington; sons Paul Taylor of Wichita and Robert Taylor of Vienna, Ill.; daughters Barbara Royer of Wichita and Kathy Taylor of Michigan; brother Rodger Eaton of Wichita; sisters, Linda Smith and Wanda Eaton of Wellington; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Services - 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Old Mission Mortuary Chapel in Wichita. Memorial - American Cancer Society. Old Mission Mortuary, Wichita. [Published December 29, 1997] Tom A. Schneider Tom A. Schneider, 44 of Wichita, manager of computer integration for Raytheon Aircraft Co., died Thursday Survivors - parents, Alvin and Glenys Schneider of Hutchinson; brothers Terry Schneider of Wichita and Roger Schneider of Wellington; and grandparents, Baker and Maude McDill of Hutchinson. Services - 2 p.m. Tuesday, Haysville United Methodist Church. Memorials - Hospice, Inc. or the Haysville United Methodist Church. Downing and Lahey Mortuary, Wichita. [Published December 29, 1997] Aileen Medlam ARGONIA -- Alice Aileen Medlam, 79, died Sunday, Dec. 28 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. She was born the youngest of 12 children, on January 20, 1918, west of Harper to Wesley Troyer and Minnie Brobst Troyer. Aileen moved along with her family at the age of 10 to a farm northwest of Argonia, where she attended the Hammond school. Two years later, the family moved to Argonia, where Aileen attended the Argonia public school. She graduated from Argonia High School with the class of 1937. Aileen was united in marriage to Hiram Clinton Medlam on Dec. 28, 1940 at Wellington and to this union was born one son and two daughters. They made their home on a farm near Argonia until moving into two in 1968. As a young girl Aileen attended the Mennonite Church at Harper. She later attended the Argonia Friends Church in Argonia. Aileen was preceded in death by her parents, seven brothers and two sisters. She is survived by her husband Hiram Medlam of the home; son, Kenneth Medlam of Wellington; two daughters, Janis Mooney of Augusta and Carol Penny of Wellington; brother, James Wesley Troyer of Argonia; sister, Goldie Andrews of Vancouver, Wash.; two grandchildren, Traci Hoover and Brent Penny; and five great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 2 from the Friends Church in Argonia, with the Rev. Francis McKinney officiating. Interment will be in Argonia Cemetery. Memorials have been established with the Argonia EMS and the Argonia Friends Church. Arrangements were made by Ebersole Mortuary, Conway Springs. [Published December 29, 1997] Raymond McCullar CONWAY SPRINGS -- Raymond McCullar, 78, a retired Farmers Coop employee, died Sunday. Survivors -- wife, Una Dee McCullar of the home; daughter, Joyce Andra of Conway Springs; two brothers, Norman McCullar of Mesa, Ariz. and O.J. McCullar of Eufaula, Okla.; sister, Buellah Dover of Dos Palos, Calif.; two grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services -- 11 a.m. Wednesday at the United Methodist Church in Conway Springs. Interment -- Conway Springs Cemetery. Memorials -- First Baptist Church, Hospice, Inc. or the Conway Springs Volunteer Ambulance. Ebersole Mortuary, Conway Springs. [Published December 30, 1997] Ethel May Alexander Ethel May Alexander, 86, retired medical aide at Cedar View Good Samaritan Center, died Friday, Dec. 19, 1997, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. She was a Wellington resident most of her life. Ethel was born Jan. 21, 1911 in Cassville, Mo. to Samuel and Nancy (Enis) Hall. She married Lester G. Alexander on June 20, 1933 in Cassvile. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lester, on Nov. 13, 1990; one grandson; one granddaughter; five brothers; and four sisters. Survivors include three sons, Jack Alexander and Tim Alexander, both of Simi Valley, Calif., and Elza Alexander of Wellington; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 27, at Prairie Lawn Cemetery. Pastor David Carlson of St. John's Lutheran Church will officiate. Friends may call at the funeral home from 1 to 5 p.m on Wednesday and 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Fred E. Field Fred E. Field, 32, of Wellington, died Thursday, Dec. 18, 1997. He was a farmer and Boeing Aircraft transportation dispatcher. He was born March 16, 1965 in Wellington, to William R. and Amelia (Slechta) Field. Fred was a member of the First United Methodist Church and International Association of Machinists at Boeing. He was preceded in death by his father, William Field, on Feb. 21, 1994. Survivors include his mother, Amelia Field, of Wellington; and two sisters, Jane A. Means of Wichita and Melba E. Field of Newton. Services will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 23, at the First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Randy Abbey will officiate. Interment will be in Prairie Lawn Cemetery. A memorial has been established with the Fred Field Memorial Fund for Brain Disorder Research. Memorial donations may be left at the funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 9 this evening. The family will greet friends at the funeral home from 6 to 7 p.m. this evening. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. John Emery "Jem" Maxwell Sr. John Emery "Jem" Maxwell Sr., 77, of Wellington, died Friday, Dec. 19, 1997, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. He was a farmer and a retired bridge and building clerk for the Santa Fe Railroad. He was born Feb. 18, 1920 in Loyal, Okla., to Clarence Charles and Minnie Elizabeth (Ogle) Maxwell. He married Billie Irene Johnston on Sept. 13, 1941 in Wichita. He was a member of the First Christian Church, Elks, Brotherhood of Railway Clerks, Chisholm Trail Camping Club and Boarderliner and Sunchasers Camping Clubs. He graduated from high school in Loyal and attended Northwestern State College at Alva, Okla. Jem was an avid fisherman, camper and music lover. Farming was not an occupation to him, it was his passion. He received the Bankers Award for soil conservation. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Betty LeForce; and four brothers, Clyde, Clifford, Raymond and Jack Maxwell. Survivors include his wife, Billie, of the home in Wellington; his son, John E. Maxwell Jr. of Oxford; his daughters, Mary E. Maxwell and Nancy L. Bohler, both of Wellington; his brothers, Ray A. Maxwell of Porum, Okla. and Alfred Maxwell of Loyal; six grandchildren, Jeffrey Maxwell, and his wife, Diane, Michael Maxwell and his wife, Camille, Steven Maxwell, Stuart Bohler, Rachel Bohler and Beth Anne Hutton; and five great-grandchildren, Christina Maxwell, Jaymee Maxwell, Stephanie Maxwell, Mitchell Maxwell and Callie Maxwel. Services will be at 3 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 23, at the First Christian Church. The Rev. Kendale d. Finley will officiate. Interment wil be in the Prairie Lawn Cemetery. A memorial has been established wit the First Christian Church Capitol Improvement Fund. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 9 p.m. this evening. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Bill Russell Pyeatt Bill Russell Pyeatt, 66, of Wellington, died Friday, Dec. 19, 1997, at the Southwest Texas Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. He retired after 35 years of civil service with the Department of Air Force as a quality assurance specialist. Bill was born Feb. 3, 1931 in Mountain Home, Ark., to William JE. and Myrtle Mollie (Studdard) Pyeatt. He married Mable Riley on July 3, 1953 in Newkirk, Okla. He served in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the South Haven Methodist Church, Wellington Lodge No. 150 AF&AM, Tom Schwinn Post No. 90 American Legion, Chisholm Trailers and Borderliners Camping Club, Phoenix Chapter No. 159 Order of Eastern Star. Survivors include his wife, Mable, of the home in Wellington; his son, Mike of South Haven; his daughters, Marsha Dugan of Wellington and Lynda Tompkins of South Haven; his brother, Rex of Mulvane; his sisters, Elsie Jenkins of Belle Plaine and Mary Hayes of Albuquerque, N.M.; nine grandchildren, Maria Olson, Angela Arrieta and Mitchell Dugan and Shannon and Seth Dugan, all of Wellington, and Matt and Heath Tompkins and Rachel and Stacy Pyeatt, all of South Haven; three step-grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 23, at the South Haven Methodist Church. The Rev. Tony Horsley will officiate. Military graveside services will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in South Haven. A memorial has been established with the South Haven Methodist Church education fund or elevator fund. Friends may call at the funeral home until 9 this evening. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. J.D. Webster Jr. J.D. Webster Jr., 69, lifelong Wellington resident, died Saturday, Dec. 20, 1997, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. He was a custodian for Wellington USD 353 and Cedar View Good Samaritan Center. He was born June 1, 1928 in Wellington, to J.D. and Mabel (Stewart) Webster. He married Elizabeth Farley Hutchinson on Dec. 26, 1981 in Wellington. J.D. was a member of the First United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, J.D. Webster Sr. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth, of the home; his sons, Michael Webster, and his wife, Ruth, of Denver and Jerry Webster and his wife, Romania, of Wichita; his stepson, Lucious Hutchinson of Wellington; his stepdaughters, Mary Townsend of San Deigo, Calif. and Darlene Farley of Topeka; his mother, Mabel Webster of Wellington; five brothers, Clifford of Wichita, Clarence of Amarillo, Calvin of Arizona, Willard of Corbin and Joe of Wellington; his sister, Shirley Heasty of Houston, Texas; two grandsons; 11 stepgrandchildren; and 12 stepgreat-grandchildren. Services will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Dec. 26, at the Frank Funeral Home. Stanten Sikes, of the Church of Christ, will officiate. Interment will be in the Milan Cemetery. Memorials will be established with Hospice Inc. or Sumner County Home Health Agency. Donations may be left at the funeral home. Friends may call a the funeral home from 5 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday and 1 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday. Frank Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Gordon H. Campbell OXFORD -- Gordon H. Campbell, 72, Oxford, retired Boeing employee and maintenance helper at Nepawolla Park in Oxford, died Friday. Services -- were held today, Oliver-Hawks Funeral Home. Interment -- Oxford Cemetery. Survivors -- wife, Virginia, of the home; son, David Campbell of Wichita; daughters, Debra Cox of Wichita and Carol L. Campbell of Wellington; brother, Willie Campbell of Junction City; sisters, Nelma Miller of Junction City and Jean Sadler of Phoenix, Ariz.; and five grandchildren. Memorial -- Oxford First Responders. Oliver-Hawks Funeral Home, Oxford. [Published December 22, 1997] Alvin John Jenista Alvin John Jenista, 86, was born Jan. 22, 1911 in Caldwell, to John and Mary T. Tomsu Jenista. He passed away Dec. 20, 1997 at the Caldwell District Hospital. He graduated from Caldwell High School in 1929 and married Helen Ciskowski on Feb. 9, 1937. He was a retired farmer and businessman. He was a member of the Central Christian Church, Caldwell Lions Club, Masonic Lodge, Midian Temple, A.T.A. and ZCBJ Lodge. Alvin was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. He is survived by his wife, Helen; two daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and Eddie Roberts and Arlene and Gerald Terrell, all of Caldwell; five grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two stepgreat-grandchildren. Services were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 23, in the Central Christian Church. The Rev. Harr Cunningham officiated. Wade Williams sang "How Great Thou Art" and "One Day At A Time." LaRae Foster was the organist. Casketbearers were Damon Terrell, Kelly Hutsler, Marty Neal, Mark Gardner, Brian Swingle, Greg Conrady, Wade Williams and Henry Volavka. Interment was in the Caldwell Czech Cemetery, under the directiono f Elliott-Schaeffer Mortuary. The family has requested that memorials be made to the Caldwell Hospital Intermediate Care. Edna Dorothy Johnson CALDWELL -- Edna Dorothy Johnson, 92, homemaker, died Friday. Services -- 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Caldwell United Methodist Church. Interment -- Caldwell City Cemetery. Survivors -- sons, Melvin C. Johnson of Albuquerque, N.M. and Clifford L. Johnson of Katy, Texas; daughter, Thelma Struble of Caldwell; brothers, Paul Lungren of Kingsburg, Calif. and Ted Lungren of Caldwell; sisters, Edla Swanson and Laverne Joyner, both of Kingsburg, Calif.; 10 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Memorials -- Caldwell United Methodist Church or Corbin United Methodist Church. Elliott-Schaeffer Mortuary, Caldwell. [Published December 22, 1997] Donnald E. Lawson Donnald E. Lawson, 69, of Mt. Vernon, Mo., died Thursday. Services -- were today, Blanchard, Okla. Interment -- Blanchard Cemetery. Survivors -- children, Ricky Lawson of Wichita, Kathy Price of Springfield, Miss., Randy Lawson of Fairview, Texas, Karen Lawson of Wellington, Rusty Lawson of New York, N.Y., and Kara Lawson of Louisiana; and five grandchildren. [Published December 22, 1997] Mary E. McCutcheon OXFORD -- Mary E. McCutcheon, 60, of Oxford, died Sunday. Services are pending with Oliver-Hawks Funeral Home, Oxford. [Published December 22, 1997] Frieda W. Armantrout Palmer WICHITA -- Frieda W. Armantrout Palmer, 91, former St. Lukes Hospital registered nurse, died Saturday. Services -- 11 a.m., Tuesday, Prairie View Church of Brethren, Friend, Kan. Interent -- Prairie View Cemetery, Friend. Survivors -- stepson, Brian Armantrout of Carlisle, Ohio; stepdaughter, Betty Sanders of Bloomington, Minn.; brother, Henry Uppehdahl of Pueble, Colo.; sister, Selma Schmalzried of Dighton; and 12 stepgrandchildren. Memorial -- Prairie View Church of the Brethren, Friend. Ebersole Mortuary, Conway Springs. [Published December 22, 1997] Leana I. Sauzek Leanna I. Sauzek, 79, Wellington, died today. Services are pending with Hawks Funeral Home, Wellington. [Published December 22, 1997] W.A. Standerfer OXFORD -- W.A. Standerfer, 69, Mission, Texas, died Sunday. Services -- 10:30 a.m., Friday, Oliver-Hawks Funeral Home, Oxford. Interment -- Oxford Cemetery. Memorial -- American Diabetes Association. Contributions may be left at the funeral home. A complete obituary will appear later. Oliver-Hawks Funeral Home, Oxford. [Published December 22, 1997] Beatrice Denice White OXFORD -- Beatrice Denice White, 68, Oxford, former secretary of the Winfield State Hospital and Training Center, died Sunday. Services -- 10 a.m., Wednesday, Oliver-Hawks Funeral Home, Oxford. Interment -- Oxford Cemetery. Survivors -- son, Terry White, of Gore, Okla.; daughters, Cheryle Cunningham of Raton, N.M. and Regina Weber of Winfield; and five grandchildren. Memorials -- Organ fund of the First Baptist Church, Oxford, or Jamie Freed Cancer Fund. Oliver-Hawks Funeral Home, Oxford. [Published December 22, 1997] Mary Louise Elsass Mary Louise Elsass, 87, of Wellington, a retired Wellington High School home economics teacher, died Thursday, Dec. 25, 1997, at Sumner Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Elsass was born on Oct. 5, 1910 in Toronto, Kan., the daughter of John Edgar and Jessie May Bartlett Cornett. She was raised in Raton, N.M., where she graduated from high school and New Mexico State University in 1933, with a bachelor of science degree in home economics. On May 26, 1934 she married Ralph Elsass in Toronto. Mrs. Elsass taught home economics at WHS from 1961 to 1971. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Women's Circle No. 5, church choir, Order of Eastern Star and the Home Culture Club. She was a past president of the 5th Ward PTA, and managed the Presbyterian Bargain Store. Survivors include her husband, Ralph, of the home; son Stewart Elsass and his wife Marilyn of Springfield, Mo.; two daughters, Jean Kachoris, and her husband Paul, of Evanston, Ill. and Carolyn Yates of Marshfield, Mo.; nine grandchildren, Susann Elsass, Edwardd Elsass, Cathy Truitt, Sarah Truitt, John Kachoris, Kathryn Kachoris, Gregory Kachoris, Cara Melvin and Cally Yates; and two great-grandchildren, Shanonn and Benjaminn Elsass. She is preceded in death by her parents, sister Helen Honeyfield, brother Stewart Cornett, one niece and one nephew. Funeral services were held today at the First Presbyterian Church in Wellington, with the Rev. Larry Stewart officiating. Interment was in Prairie Lawn Cemetery. A memorial has been established with the First Presbyterian Church. Contributions may be left at the funeral home. Arrangements were made by Hawks Funeral Home. Robert Dean "Bob" Jones Robert Dean "Bob" Jones, 72, of Wellington, a retired conductor for the Stanta Fe railroad, died Friday morning, Dec. 26, 1997, at Via Christi Medical Center-St. Joseph Campus in Wichita. Mr. Jones was born Feb. 7, 1925 in Topeka, to Boyd and Blanche (Barnett) Jones. He married Betty McBride on Nov. 16, 1946 in Wichita. Mr. Jones moved to Wellington in 1946 after serving in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was a member of the First Christian Church, American Legion Tom Schwinn Post No. 90, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 881, U.T.U. and Sub Vets of WWII. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Robert D. "Bobby" Jones Jr.; a granddaughter, Katlyn Willis; and one brother, Melvin Jones. Survivors include his wife, Betty, of the home; son, Michael Jones of Lawrence; three daughters, Janet Jones of Wichita, Judy Butterworth of Wellington and Karilyn Richards of Loveland, Colo.; two brothers, Ray Jones of Wellington and Boyd Jones of Milan; sister, Norma Waters of Belle Plaine; 13 grandchildren, Greg and Jeff Willis of Wellington, Stephanie Jones of Argonia, Stacie Heimerman of Conway Springs, Trey Jones of Milan, Kassie Jones of Wellington, Casey and Tyler Jones of Kansas City, Jill Butterworth of Wellington, Chase and Linsey Norton of Loveland, Colo., and Richard and Jessica Jones of Wellington; two great-grandchildren, Laken and Jordan Willis; and many nieces and nephews. Services were today at the First Christian Church, with the Rev. Kandale d. Finley officiating. Taped musical selections included "Wind Beneath my Wings" and "Daddy's Hands" by soloist Stacie Heimerman. "Grandpa" was sung by Stacie Heimerman, Jill Butterworth and Kassie Jones. Organ selections were performed by Donnis Whaley. Ushers were J.A. Ferguson, Alvin Bertrand and Jack Woodring. Honorary casketbearers were Eldon Walker, Jerry Wilson, Bob Garrity, John Moore, Rusty Russell, W.R. Graves, Eugene Newell and Clarence Waller. Casketbearers were Phil Wheeler, Steve McCreary, Jim Rutledge, Bobby Russell, Vince Wetta, Doug Hook, Terry Heasty and Glenn Russell. A military graveside service followed at Prairie Lawn Cemetery, with American Legion Tom Schwinn Post No. 90. Chaplain Doug Smith officiated, and "Taps" was performed by Melaine Dawson. Memorials have been established with Katlyn's Hope and the First Christian Church. Donations can be left at the funeral home. Frank Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Georgia Iva Adair Georgia Iva Adair, 95, of Wellington, a homemaker and nurse's aide for Dr. Howell, died Friday, Dec. 26, 1997, at Cedar View Good Samaritan Center. Born Feb. 22, 1902 in Carmen, Okla. to Henry and Florence (Walters) Church, Mrs. Adair married Victor Lee Adair in 1920. She lived in Wellington until 1962, when she moved in Amarillo, Texas. She then moved back to Wellington in 1980. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and Phoenix Chapter No. 159 Order of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Adair was preceded in death by her parents, her husband (in 1978), son Lloyd Eugene (in 1981), daughter Bethel Jo Harter (in 1995), and one great-grandson. Survivors include two daughters, Leora Romig of Red River, N.M. and Jackie Smith of Wellington; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services were today at Prairie Lawn Cemetery, with the Rev. Randy Abbey of the First United Methodist Church officiating. Casketbearers were Kent Smith, Ryan Smith, Bill Romig, Kyle Smith, Craig Romig and Todd Hyten. A memorial has been established at the Wellington Public Library. Donations may be left at the funeral home. Frank Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. George A. Birkenbaugh KINGMAN &emdash; George A. Birkenbaugh, 81, died Thursday, Dec. 25, 1997 at Via Christi Medical Center-St. Francis Campus in Wichita. He was born April 15, 1916 in Kingman County, the son of Joseph and Bessie Brand Birkenbaugh. A lifetime resident of Kingman County, he was a retired farmer and stockman. He was a member of the United Methodist Church, Ninnescah Lodge No. 230 A.F. and A.M., Kingman County Shrine Club, all of Kingman; the Scottish Rite Bodies and Midian Shrine Temple, both of Wichita; Kansas Livestock Association; and was a former school board member of USD No. 331. On March 12, 1939, he married Reba Twyman at Zenda. She died Feb. 29, 1996. Survivors include a daughter, Sharon Theurer of Wellington; a brother, John, of Kingman; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by a son, Clint Birkenbaugh. Funeral services were today at the Livingston Funeral Home in Kingman, with the Rev. John Schmitt officiating. Interment will be in the Walnut Hill Cemetery in Kingman. Memorials have been established with the Shriner's Crippled Childrens' Hospital, and may be sent to Livingston Funeral Home, 1830 N. Main, Kingman, KS 67068. Livingston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Ethel May Alexander Graveside services for Ethel May Alexander, who died Friday, Dec. 19, 1997, were held Saturday, Dec. 27, at Prairie Lawn Cemetery. Pastor David Carlson of St. John's Lutheran Church officiated. Frank Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Dora Belle Brackney Services for Dora Belle Brackney, who died Tuesday, Dec. 23, 1997, were held Friday, Dec. 26, at Frank Funeral Home, with Pastor Ray Hiltzman officiating. Musical selections of "How Great Thou Art" and "One Day at a Time" were performed by soloist Helen White and organist Betty Pattrick. Casketbearers were Kenneth Jackson, Jim Burkey, Delbert Brownlee, Harley Freeman, Marion Bodge and Perry Wiley. Interment followed at Prairie Lawn Cemetery. Frank Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Vera L. Crittenden Services for Vera L. Crittenden, who died Tuesday, Dec. 23, 1997, were held Saturday, Dec. 27, at the Church of Christ, with Mr. Stanten Sikes officiating. Musical selections of "Wind Beneath My Wings," "Precious Lord Take My Hand," "Mansion Over the Hilltop," "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Sing To Me of Heaven" were sung by Tom Norris, Stanten Sikes, Helen Norris and Colleen Sikes. A congregational hymn of "He's Got the Whole World" was also sung. Ushers for the service were Lawrence Cole, Al Guinn, Ernest Whitley and Ernest Lomax. Honored friends were Marge LaFary, Doris Barber, Bobbie Newberry, Mary Foley, Judy Lewis and Delores Shofner. Casketbearers were Richard Shofner, Mike Hamlin, Marvin Kline, Frank Whitten, Richard Hamlin, Ed Newberry, Jim Gifford and LeRoy Lewis. Interment followed at Prairie Lawn Cemetery. Frank Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. J.D. Webster Jr. Services for J.D. Webster Jr., who died Saturday, Dec. 20, 1997, were held Friday, Dec. 26, at Frank Funeral Home, with Mr. Stanten Sikes of the Church of Christ officiating. Musical selections of "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere" and "How Great Thou Art" were performed by Wayne Harris, Colleen Sikes, Lestle Hollingsworth and Vi Guinn. Honorary casket bearers were Max Crittenden, Arlis Carr and Jerry Atkerson. Casket bearers were the sons and nephews of Mr. Webster. Interment followed at the Milan Cemetery in Milan. Frank Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Charlotte I. Dykeman Charlotte I. Dykeman, 94, a lifelong Wellington area resident, homemaker, died Saturday. Survivors - many nieces and nephews. Services - were today at Prairie Lawn Cemetery. Memorial - American Heart Association. Frank Funeral Home. [Published December 29, 1997] Lydia L. Pollack Lydia L. Pollack, 53, died Friday. Survivors - mother, Thelma Eaton of Wellington; sons Paul Taylor of Wichita and Robert Taylor of Vienna, Ill.; daughters Barbara Royer of Wichita and Kathy Taylor of Michigan; brother Rodger Eaton of Wichita; sisters, Linda Smith and Wanda Eaton of Wellington; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Services - 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Old Mission Mortuary Chapel in Wichita. Memorial - American Cancer Society. Old Mission Mortuary, Wichita. [Published December 29, 1997] Tom A. Schneider Tom A. Schneider, 44 of Wichita, manager of computer integration for Raytheon Aircraft Co., died Thursday Survivors - parents, Alvin and Glenys Schneider of Hutchinson; brothers Terry Schneider of Wichita and Roger Schneider of Wellington; and grandparents, Baker and Maude McDill of Hutchinson. Services - 2 p.m. Tuesday, Haysville United Methodist Church. Memorials - Hospice, Inc. or the Haysville United Methodist Church. Downing and Lahey Mortuary, Wichita. [Published December 29, 1997] Aileen Medlam ARGONIA -- Alice Aileen Medlam, 79, died Sunday, Dec. 28 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. She was born the youngest of 12 children, on January 20, 1918, west of Harper to Wesley Troyer and Minnie Brobst Troyer. Aileen moved along with her family at the age of 10 to a farm northwest of Argonia, where she attended the Hammond school. Two years later, the family moved to Argonia, where Aileen attended the Argonia public school. She graduated from Argonia High School with the class of 1937. Aileen was united in marriage to Hiram Clinton Medlam on Dec. 28, 1940 at Wellington and to this union was born one son and two daughters. They made their home on a farm near Argonia until moving into two in 1968. As a young girl Aileen attended the Mennonite Church at Harper. She later attended the Argonia Friends Church in Argonia. Aileen was preceded in death by her parents, seven brothers and two sisters. She is survived by her husband Hiram Medlam of the home; son, Kenneth Medlam of Wellington; two daughters, Janis Mooney of Augusta and Carol Penny of Wellington; brother, James Wesley Troyer of Argonia; sister, Goldie Andrews of Vancouver, Wash.; two grandchildren, Traci Hoover and Brent Penny; and five great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 2 from the Friends Church in Argonia, with the Rev. Francis McKinney officiating. Interment will be in Argonia Cemetery. Memorials have been established with the Argonia EMS and the Argonia Friends Church. Arrangements were made by Ebersole Mortuary, Conway Springs. [Published December 29, 1997] Raymond McCullar CONWAY SPRINGS -- Raymond McCullar, 78, a retired Farmers Coop employee, died Sunday. Survivors -- wife, Una Dee McCullar of the home; daughter, Joyce Andra of Conway Springs; two brothers, Norman McCullar of Mesa, Ariz. and O.J. McCullar of Eufaula, Okla.; sister, Buellah Dover of Dos Palos, Calif.; two grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services -- 11 a.m. Wednesday at the United Methodist Church in Conway Springs. Interment -- Conway Springs Cemetery. Memorials -- First Baptist Church, Hospice, Inc. or the Conway Springs Volunteer Ambulance. Ebersole Mortuary, Conway Springs. [Published December 30, 1997]