Cartwright, Emma Ray, infant daughter of Pamela and Matthew Cartwright was stillborn Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1998. Service 1 p.m. Saturday, Broadway Mortuary.

Other survivors: brother, Chase, sister, Maddison, both of the home; grandparents, Bennie and Julia Lee of Valley Center, Jim and Janie Stoffle of Andover, Mark Cartwright of Wichita; great-grandparents, Kathryn Anderson, Helen Sorenson, both of Wichita, Ruby and Charles Anderson of Cheney. Memorial has been established with the Sedgwick County Zoo.

Davis, Bettye Joyce, 55, Sedgwick County Courthouse maintenance employee, died Saturday, Nov. 28, 1998. Service 1 p.m. Saturday, Jackson Mortuary. 
Survivors: husband, Napoleon Sr.; sons, Joseph Sr., Darrell, both of Wichita, Napoleon Jr. of Leesburg, N.J.; brothers, Amos Coleman Jr. of Dermott, Ark., Lionel Coleman of Providence, R.I., Welton Coleman, Willie Coleman, both of Little Rock, Ark., Clifton Coleman Sr., Bearbra Coleman, both of Hot Springs, Ark.; sisters, Bereatha Keys, Patricia Richard, both of Dermott, Ark.; nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren.

Davis, Lola Gean, 50, homemaker, died Friday, Nov. 27, 1998. Service pending. 
Survivors: son, Lloyd, daughters, Wyllia Burris, Juanita Butler, Tonya, all of Wichita; sister, Lydia Finney of Oklahoma City; 16 grandchildren. Vann-Gettis Funeral Services.

Doughty, Harry C. "Scooter," 32, Printing, Inc. pressman, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1998, as the result of injuries sustained from an automobile accident. Memorial services 2 p.m. Saturday, Greenwood Cemetery, Oatville. 
Survivors: wife, Linda Kay; brother, John Martin of Wichita; sisters, Cathy Harrod of Wichita, Susan Nance of Stephenville, Texas, Christy Regaldo of Palm Springs, Calif. Broadway Mortuary.

Gordon, Vernon O., 72, retired Vern's Linoleum owner and operator, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1998. Service 1 p.m. Friday, Lakeview Memorial Gardens. 
Survivors: daughters, Melody Johnson, Karen Frederick, both of Wichita; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Lakeview Funeral Home.

Green, Connie Angulo (Bootsie), 73, of Inglewood, Calif., formerly of Wichita, retired nurse, died Friday, Nov. 27, 1998. Service 10 a.m. Saturday, First Church of God, Inglewood. 
Survivors: sons, Anthony of Inglewood, Larry of Kansas City, Mo.; daughters, Marlene of Kansas City, Mo., Vicky Angulo, Charmine Braton, both of Inglewood; sisters, Kathleen Prince, Inez Moody, both of Denver, Ceola Norwood, Relua Jean Hinkerson of Wichita; seven grandchildren. Jackson Mortuary.

Hull, Helen Ruth, 90, of Kansas City, Mo., formerly of Wichita, homemaker, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1998. Services 10:30 a.m. Friday, Gospel Assembly, Kansas City, Mo.; 3:30 p.m., Towanda Cemetery. 
Survivors: sons, David of Kansas City, Mo., James of Topeka; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with the National Kidney Foundation. George C. Carson & Sons Funeral Home, Independence.

Lansdown, Gladys Esther (Beckett), 99, former teacher, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1998. Service 10:30 a.m. Friday, Cheney Funeral Home. 
Survivors: daughter, Enid Jenlink of Wichita; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with the Kansas Masonic Home and Kingman County EMS.

Magruder, Mary O., 93, homemaker, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1998. Service 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Downing & Lahey Mortuary East. 
Survivors: sons, Wilfred of Edmonds, Wash., Gerald of San Diego; daughter, Carolyn Schmalz of Grove, Okla.; sister, Vera Strasbaugh of Alva, Okla.; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Trinity Lutheran Church.

McCartney, Grant H., 26, Intex computer analyst, died Wednesday, Dec. 2, 1998. Service pending. 
Survivors: wife, Damion "Rainie"; son, Sydnei of the home; daughters, Brittany of St. Louis, Jamie Ross of Wichita; parents, Larry and Mattie, brother, Dexter, sisters, Chandra Asia, Crystal Fowler, grandparents, James and Mattie Fowler, Mildred McCartney, all of Wichita. Jackson Mortuary.

McGannon, Carol A., 55, homemaker, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1998. Rosary 7:30 p.m. today, Downing & Lahey Mortuary East; services 10 a.m. Friday, Church of the Resurrection, 3 p.m., Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery, Parsons. 
Survivors: husband, James; daughters, Tierney Dower of Tulsa, Jean Nance, Kelly Mitchell, Katie McGannon, all of Wichita; brothers, Edward Zammar, Jr. of Omaha, John Brassfield of Shawnee Mission, John Lightle of St. Louis; father, Edward Zammar, Sr. of Wichita; nine grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Resurrection Catholic School.

Phillips, Paul P. Sr., 78, retired U.S. Postal Service building maintenance employee, died Sunday, Nov. 29, 1998. Service noon Saturday, Bibleway Baptist Church. Jackson Mortuary.

Robinson, Dr. Michael C., 55, of Vicksburg, Miss., formerly of Wichita, Mississippi River Commission/Lower Mississippi Valley Division chief of public affairs, died Sunday, Nov. 29, 1998. Service 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Maud Cemetery, Cunningham. 
Survivors: wife, Diane; sons, Sean of Salt Lake City, Sam of Vicksburg; daughters, Gwendolyn, Meghan, Kathryn, all of Vicksburg; parents, Dr. Robert and Margie Robinson of Wichita; brothers, John of Kansas City, Kan., Tim of St. Paul, Minn.; sister, Gail Griffith of North Newton. Memorial has been established with the Michael C. Robinson Fund for Spreading of the Gospel of the Vicksburg Ward. Livingston Funeral Home, Kingman.

Sayers, Tressie, 94, domestic housekeeper, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1998. Memorial service 10 a.m. Saturday, Cherokee (Okla.) Friends Church. 
Survivors: no immediate survivors. Memorial has been established with the Cherokee Camp Quaker Haven, R.R. 4, Box 453, Arkansas City, Kan. 67005. Hillside Funeral Home West.

Stone, Dyanne G., 55, former nurse's aide, died Wednesday, Nov. 25, 1998. Service 11 a.m. Saturday, Jackson Mortuary.

Weiss, Murle Leonard "M.L.," 90, of Enid, Okla., formerly of Wichita, retired Weiss Barber Supplies owner and operator, died Monday, Nov. 30, 1998. Service 1 p.m. Friday, Riverlawn Christian Church. 
Survivors: daughter, Murel Denny of Enid; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Riverlawn Christian Church. Cochran Mortuary.

Timm, Richard Karl, 80, died Monday, Nov. 30, 1998. Service 1:30 p.m. Friday, Forest Park Cemetery. 
Survivors: several cousins. Memorial has been established with United Methodist Church. Williams Funeral Home.

Cook, Donal O., 66, retired sheet metal mechanic, died Sunday, Nov. 29, 1998. Service 10 a.m. today, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, Wichita. 
Survivors: wife, Vickie; sons, Gary of Wichita, Wesley of Augusta; daughters, Joy Gerber of Goddard, Donna Fincannon of Tampa, Fla., Raeann Cook of Augusta; sisters, Leona Wells of Goddard, Birtlee Miller, Lena Smith, Leota Keeler, Norma Findley, all of Wichita; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Memorial has been established with the National Kidney Foundation.

Saunders, Earl R., 76, self-employed mechanic and welder, died Wednesday, Dec. 2, 1998. Service 2 p.m. Friday, Elmwood Cemetery. 
Survivors: wife, Mona; daughter, Betty Corbin of Towanda; brothers, Dr. Noble of Missouri, Virgil of Kansas City; sisters, Martha Newton of Odessa, Texas, Davena Dillon, Marie Quillin, both of Osborne, Alberta Shaw of Byron, Mich.; two grandchildren, two great-grandchildren. Dunsford Funeral Home.

Havens, Cecil O., 75, retired Texaco field foreman, died Monday, Nov. 30, 1998. Service 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Miles Funeral Service, Winfield. 
Survivors: wife, Norma; son, James of Cambridge; daughter, Veita Miguez of Bay City, Texas; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one stepgrandchild. Memorial has been established with the American Heart Association.

Boesker, Willard Allen, 60, Boesker Plumbing & Heating owner, died Sunday, Nov. 22, 1998. Service 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Immanuel Lutheran Church. 
Survivors: wife, Janis; sons, Darryl, Gary, Michael, all of Canton; daughter, Julie Ross of Bourbonnais, Ill.; mother, Margaretha Boesker of Canton; six grandchildren. Memorials have been established with the Immanuel Lutheran Church Building Fund, Chase County Volunteer Fire and Rescue and Canton Rural Fire District #1. Olson's Mortuary.

Rangel, Guadalupe "Lupe," 79, homemaker, died Monday, Nov. 30, 1998. Rosary 7 p.m. today, service 10 a.m. Friday, both at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. 
Survivors: sons, David of Carbondale, Albert, Gilbert, Paul, all of Emporia; daughters, Catherine Cisneros, Juanita Menghi, Christina Rangel, all of Kansas City, Mo., Socorro Levitt of Rego Park, N.Y., Lucy Keyser, Angela Monroe, Evelyn Cisneros, Elizabeth Rangel, Mary Bell, all of Emporia; brothers, Fulgence Torres of Machesney Park, Ill., Isabel Torres, John Torres, both of Wichita, Candido Torres of Emporia; sisters, Carmen Tabares of Emporia, Lucy Ramirez of Wichita; 31 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Building Fund. Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home.

Parrish, Earl Milton, 96, retired Santa Fe Railroad telegrapher and station agent, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1998. Service 2:30 p.m. Friday, First Baptist Church. 
Survivors: son, Bill of Starkville, Miss.; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with First Baptist Church and the Masonic Lodge. Garnand Funeral Home.

Tjaden, Grace E., infant daughter of Aaron and Hope Tjaden of Goddard, died Sunday, Nov. 29, 1998. Private services.
Other survivors: twin sister, Victoria of the home; grandparents, Van and Renee Tjaden of Clearwater, Dale and Norma Hodges of Emporia; great-grandparents, Harold and Lou Tjaden of Clearwater, Ed and Mary Miller of Elkins, Ark., Garold Wentworth of Norwich. Memorial has been established with the Via Christi Foundation, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Via Christi Regional Medical Center-St. Francis Campus, Wichita, KS 67214. Webb Mortuary, Clearwater.

Belveal, Sylvia I., 72, former Cessna Aircraft Co. sheetmetal assembler, died Wednesday, Dec. 2, 1998. Service 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Smith Mortuary. 
Survivors: husband, Roger; sons, Mike of Broomfield, Colo., Dave of Pisgah, Ala., Brian of Wichita; daughter, Kay Albertson of Derby; brother, Robert Maddox of Plainville; sister, Goldia Robinson of Lakewood, Colo.; 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.

Sawyer, Edwin M., 85, retired banking and insurance executive, died Sunday, Nov. 29, 1998. Service 10 a.m. Friday, Good Samaritan Center Chapel. 
Survivors: son, Thomas of Tucson; daughter, Susan Sawyer of Crestone, Colo.; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Memorial has been established with the Good Samaritan Center. Elliott Mortuary.

Longacre, Kordel M. "Kory," 16-year-old son of Del and Carie Longacre, student, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1998. Service 2:30 p.m. Friday, First Congregational United Church of Christ, McPherson.
Other survivors: sisters, Khira, Kailea, both at home; grandmothers, Elizabeth Watts of McPherson, Mary of Shell Knob, Mo. Stockham Family Funeral Home, McPherson.

Scott, John E. Jr., 74, farmer and rancher, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1998. Service 10:30 a.m. today, Mount Hope Cemetery. 
Survivors: wife, Hazel; son, James of Mankato; daughter, Lori Doupnik of Agenda; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with the American Heart Association and the American Lung Association. Melby Mortuary.

Kelly, Delbert W., 88, retired McPherson Bank & Trust auditor, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1998. Service 10:30 a.m. Friday, Church of the Brethren. 
Survivors: wife, Pearl; son, Robert of Manhattan; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with McPherson College and Church of the Brethren. Stockham Family Funeral Home.

Moore, John H., 81, retired Moore's IGA owner and operator, died Monday, Nov. 30, 1998. Rosary 7 p.m. today, service 10 a.m. Friday, both at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. 
Survivors: wife, Margaret; sons, Jerry of Wichita, John, Greg, both of Newton; daughters, Marietta Linke of Spokane, Wash., Sheryl Geis of Arlington, Texas, Pam Navrat of Newton; 22 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, five great-great- grandchildren, four stepgrandchildren, five stepgreat-grandchildren, one stepgreat-great-grandchild. Memorials have been established with Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and Newton Presbyterian Manor. Petersen Funeral Home.

Smith, Hazel (Cross), 93, formerly of Wichita, retired Macy's clothing department clerk, died Monday, Nov. 30, 1998. Service 11:30 a.m. Friday, Resthaven Gardens of Memory, Wichita. 
Survivors: grandchildren, Gary Cross, Steve Cross, Nick Cross, Linda Cross-Abedini, Brenda Cross-Tarry; nine great-grandchildren. Resthaven Mortuary, Wichita.

Gillet, Opal Mae, 84, retired salesperson, died Wednesday, Dec. 2, 1998. Service 10 a.m. Friday, Baker Funeral Home. 
Survivors: son, Douglas of Peabody; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with the Peabody-Burns Alumni Scholarship Fund.

Goss, Patricia Colglazier, 72, retired teacher, formerly of Hutchinson and St. John, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1998. Service 10:30 a.m. Saturday, First United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: sons, Dr. Michael of Denver, Dr. Patrick of Evergreen, Colo.; daughter, Mary Collins of Atlanta, Ga.; sister, Mary Lou Gates of Kansas City, Kan.; three grandchildren. Memorial has been established with the Stafford Educational Foundation. Minnis Chapel.

Hammerschmidt, Joseph F. "Joe", 75, teacher, coach and school administrator, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1998. Vigil and rosary 8 p.m. today, Hays Memorial Chapel; service 10 a.m. Friday, St. Fidelis Catholic Church. 
Survivors: wife, Louise; sons, Don of New Port Richey, Fla., Ron of Topeka, Bob of Victoria; daughter, Mary Beth Green of Lawrence; sisters, Mary Schulte of Victoria, Clara Kuhn of Ellis, Sister Anna Josita Hammerschmidt of Concordia; nine grandchildren, one great-grandchild.

Ferrin, Delmer Lee "Buck," 73, rancher, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1998. Service 2 p.m. Friday, Wilmore Federated Church. 
Survivors: sons, Dan, Mead, both of Wilmore; sister, Helen Flory of Phoenix; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with the American Cancer Society. Hatfield-Prusa Funeral Home, Coldwater.

Bakel, Jodie Marie, 52, of Rogers, Ark. formerly of Wichita, died Sunday, May 14, 2000. Rosary 7 p.m. today, Cochran Mortuary; funeral mass 10 a.m. Thursday, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. 
Survivors: parents, William and Veronica Bakel of Rogers; sisters and brothers-in-law, Sharon and Gary Temanson of Peabody, Jill and Patrick Reilly of Maize, Susan Cohn of Santa Rosa, Calif. Condolences may be sent to the family via www.cochranmortuary.com.

Bryan, James A., 72, retired Boeing Wichita and Case inspector, died Tuesday, May 16, 2000. No services. 
Survivors: son, Don of Wichita; daughters, Roma Creel, Barbara Judd, Wanda Pitcher all of Wichita; ten grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Downing & Lahey Mortuary West.

Eckenwiler, Betty M., 76, former Sear's sales clerk, died Monday, May 15, 2000. Service 1 p.m. Friday, Broadway Mortuary. 
Survivors: sons, Robert of Prairie Village, David of Antelope, Calif.; daughter, Paula Green of Oklahoma City; sisters, Stella Craig of Denver, Lula Anderson of Douglas, Ariz., Lee Duncan of Wichita; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Memorial has been established with American Cancer Society.

Grimes, Claudine E., 89, retired cook, died Tuesday, May 16, 2000. No services. 
Survivors: son, Norman Sweet of Garnett; daughters, Carol Evans of Clearwater, Wanda Martin of Osawatomie, Dallas Boyer of Peck, Gula Graham of Wichita, Lula Chilson of Pamona; sister, Mary Keith of Canyon Country, Calif.; 15 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Byrd Hillside Funeral Home.

Johnson, Iona Nadine, 89, retired City Blue Print Co. secretary, died Tuesday, May 16, 2000. Service 10 a.m. Thursday, Downing & Lahey Mortuary East; burial 1 p.m. Thursday, Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson. 
Survivors: nephews and nieces. Memorial has been established with East Heights United Methodist Church. 

Marks, Wesley Darnell, 37, chef and musician, former Broadview Hotel employee, died Wednesday, May 10, 2000. Service 11 a.m. today, Emmanuel Pentecostal Temple. Vann-Gettis Funeral Services.

McMinimy, Donald J. M.D., F.A.C.P., 80, of Fort Smith, Ark., formerly of Wichita, retired Holt Krock Clinic physician of internal medicine, died Monday, May 15, 2000. Service 10 a.m. today, U.S. National Cemetery, Fort Smith, Ark.
Dr. McMinimy was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Lennie McMinimy, and one son, Donald J. McMinimy Jr. 
Survivors: wife, Nell; daughter and son-in-law, Meridith and Dr. Jan Dahlin of Ontario, Ore.; grandchildren, Claire, Angela, Camilla all of Ontario, Ore.; great-grandchild, Ava. Fentress Mortuary, Fort Smith, Ark.

Nelson, Justice Orion, 3 1/2 month old son of Jason and Becky Swartz, died Tuesday, May 16, 2000. Service 3 p.m. Friday, Resthaven Mortuary.
Other survivors: brother, Jahurai Nelson of Wichita; grandparents, Dennis and Patty Swartz of Wichita, Dawnna Kelly of Wichita. Memorial has been established with SIDS Foundation.

Smith, Cecil Herbert, 80, retired Santa Fe Railways baggageman, died Friday, May 12, 2000. Service 2:30 p.m. today, White Chapel Memorial Gardens. 
Survivors: brothers, Ernie of Wichita, Claude of Scammon, Glenn of Harbor City, Calif.; sister, Margaret Wills of Wichita. Broadway Mortuary.

Stone, David Michael, 28, died Sunday, May 14, 2000 of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Private family services. 
Survivors: parents, Harold and Janice Lee. C.W. Anderson & Sons Mortuary, Paisley, Scotland. 

Treat, Edna E. (Kelley), 87, homemaker, died Tuesday, May 16, 2000. Service 1 p.m. Friday, Lakeview Memorial Gardens. 
Survivors: sons, Harold of Springdale, Ark., Norris of Hackettstown, N.J.; daughter, Marilyn Lyda of Wichita; sister, Eunice Pemberton of Marshall, Ark.; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Kansas State University Center for Basic Cancer Research. Lakeview Funeral Home. 

Webb, Doris Marie Hollaway, 75, of Murfreesboro, Tenn., formerly of Wichita, retired Baptist Brotherhood Commission employee, died Wednesday, May 10, 2000. Visitation with family 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Jennings & Ayers Funeral Home, Murfreesboro; service 1 p.m. Saturday, Hollywood Cemetery, Jackson, Tenn. 
Survivors: son, Carl Hollaway of Highalnd, Ark.; daughter, Dixie Dittfurth of Murfreesboro; brother, James Hollaway; sister, Nadine Peak both of Wichita; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Memorial has been established with Riverdale Tribe Football Booster Club. 

Ellis, Edgar M., 79, former truck driver, died Monday, May 15, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Friday, Abilene Cemetery. 
Survivors: sons, Butch of Torrington, Wyo., Bobby; daughters, Caroline Pitts of Juneau, Alaska, Mary Brunner of Boulder, Colo., Judy Carpenter of Oakley; brother, Jack of Emporia; sisters, Dorothy Brady of Stockton, Ruth Garroutte of Ponca City, Okla., Mary Emery of Phoenix, Rosetta Ellis of Topeka; 15 grandchildren. Danner Funeral Home.

Oestmann, Rudolph A., 89, retired USD 470 custodian, died Sunday, May 14, 2000. Service 10 a.m. today, Redeemer Lutheran Church. 
Survivors: sons, Delbert, Duane, Marlin all of Arkansas City; daughter, Camilla Jomp of Wilson, N.C.; ten grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Redeemer Lutheran Church. Hawks Funeral Home.

Walker, DeNage M., 52, of Las Vegas, Nev., formerly of Derby, died Friday, May 12, 2000. Visitation with family 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday; service 2 p.m. Friday, both at Graves Funeral Home, Coffeyville. 
Survivors: husband, Roger; mother, DeNage Bilz of Las Vegas; father, Alden Bushnell of Seattle; mother-in-law, Ruth Walker of Coffeyville; sister, Colette Burton of Miami. Memorial has been established with National Wildlife Federation.

Evans, Geraldine R., 97, homemaker and former substitute teacher, died Sunday, May 14, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Thursday, Udall United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: daughter-in-law, Leota Evans of Monticello, Ga.; brother, Thorald Pickett of Rose Hill; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Udall United Methodist Church.

Adkism, Paul Dean "Paulie," 27, food service employee, died Saturday, May 13, 2000. Visitation with family 5 to 8 p.m. Friday; service 10 a.m. Saturday, both at Swaim Funeral Home. 
Survivors: son, Schyler Vacha of Kearney, Neb.; father, Paul of Paris, Texas; mother, Connie Adkism of Wichita; sister, LaCondra Adkism of Dodge City; two half-sisters; grandparents, Dorothy Blackwell, Rev. Blackwell both of Paris, Texas, Wilda Tonte of Dodge City. 

Montoya, Diana Marie, 39, True's IGA deli and bakery manager, died Monday, May 15, 2000. Service 2:30 p.m. today, Weakley Cemetery, rural New Albany. 
Survivors: husband, Danny; son, Nathan Young, daughter, Kayli Montoya, parents, Bill and Judy Ward, all of Fredonia; brothers, Douglas Ward of Galva, Chuck Ward of Fredonia; sisters, Debra Marshall of Corpus Christi, Texas, Karen Bender of Larned. Memorial has been established with Lincoln Elementary School. Timmons Funeral Home.

Arellano, Emilio Joe, 84, former Fansler Tire Co. and Palmer Tank Manufacturing employee, died Monday, May 15, 2000. Vigil 8 p.m. Thursday; funeral mass 10:30 a.m. Friday, both at St. Mary Catholic Church. 
Survivors: wife, Andrea; sons, Robert, John both of Garden City; daughters, Patricia DeLaRosa, Vickie Marroquin, Mary Martinez all of Garden City, Midge Encinias of Holcomb, Dolores Gonzalez of Colorado Springs; sister, Carmen Godinez of Garden City; 16 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with American Diabetes Association. Garnand Funeral Home.

Morgan, Albertine "Abbey," 92, homemaker and former secretary, died Tuesday, May 16, 2000. Service 10 a.m. Thursday, LaCrosse (Kan.) Cemetery. 
Survivors: nieces, Billie Bohannon of Cheyenne, Wyo., Jane Childers of Denver. Garnand Funeral Home. 

Knowles, Elizabeth "Candis," 67, homemaker, died Sunday, May 14, 2000. Visitation with family 7 to 8 p.m. today, Donahue Funeral Home; service 10 a.m. Thursday, Sunset Hill Cemetery. 
Survivors: sons, Cloyce Thrush of Bonifay, Fla., Carl Thrush of Franklin, Ky., Clyde Thrush of Herington, Cecil Thrush of Detroit, Kan., Charlie Thrush of Enterprise; stepsons, Kenneth of Elizabeth Town, Ky., Roylee of Miltonville; stepdaughters, Joyce Thrush of Orlando, Fla., Mary Thrush of Herington, Dawnelane Martin of Kissimmee, Fla.; brothers, Marvin Herald of Scottsdale, Ky., Jesse Harold of Smith Grove, Ky., Ira Herald of St. Louis; sister, Brenda Flynn of St. Louis; 30 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Knights Templar Eye Foundation. 

Brewer, Gary Don, 53, Brewer Waterproofing Inc. owner, died Monday, May 15, 2000. Service 10 a.m. Friday, Elliott Mortuary. 
Survivors: wife, Nancy; sons, Cameron of Pretty Prairie, Mike Dyer of Ariz.; daughter, Kristina Dyer of Ariz.; brothers, William of Genoa, Ohio, Harold of Montrose, Colo., Chuck of Potwin; sisters, Kathy Coons of Montrose, Colo., Susan Brewer of Potwin; two grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Mitchell United Methodist Church.

Wright, Ruth Mae, 92, homemaker, died Saturday, May 13, 2000. Service 1 p.m. Friday, Johnson & Sons Funeral Home. 
Survivors: grandchildren, Robert Belford of Great Bend, Linda Daxon of San Antonio, Texas, Nancy Stone of Duxbury, Mass., Peggy Turner of Yukon, Okla.; six great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with First Assembly of God Church.

Williamson, Earlene F., 59, Bob Ross Painting instructor, family genealogist and Baily Estate bookkeeper, died Tuesday, May 16, 2000. Service 10:30 a.m. Friday, Stanton County Cemetery. 
Survivors: husband, John; son, Rick of Johnson; daughters, Shari King of Eskridge, Robin Heckel of Ulysses, Joni Hale of Clarksville, Tenn.; brothers, Joe Nairn of Syracuse, Archie Nairn of Johnson; 11 grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Golden Belt Hospice Organization. Garnand Funeral Home.

Seeley, George "Buddy," 65, retired Southwest Medical Center security guard, died Tuesday, May 16, 2000. Service 1 p.m. Friday, Church of the Nazarene. 
Survivors: wife, Judith; sons, Raymond of Meade, Richard of Ulysses; daughters, Roxann Paramore of Little River, Rosalee Hulett of South Hutchinson; mother, Sarah of Ark.; brothers, James, Donnie, J.D. all of Ark., Charles of Meade; sisters, Daisy Harrison, Ruby Golab, Martha Cooper all of Ark. Fidler-Orme Mortuary.

Bigger, Jean, 74, former Midland National Bank secretary, died Monday, May 15, 2000. Visitation with family 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday; service 2 p.m. Friday, both at Petersen Funeral Home. 
Survivors: brother, Ralph Chapple of Fountain, Colo.; sisters, Margaret Feather of Wichita, Virginia Adams of Newton. Memorials have been established with VFW Auxiliary Post 971 and Central Homecare and Hospice.

Blum, Lelia, 86, of St. Louis, formerly of Parsons, died Monday, May 15, 2000. Visitation with family 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Carson-Wall Funeral Home; service 1:30 p.m. Friday, First Christian Church. 
Survivors: son, David; daughter, Harriett Johnston both of St. Louis; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with First Christian Church and Parsons Arboretum.

Ball, Irene, 86, homemaker, died Sunday, May 14, 2000. Visitation with family 7 to 8:30 p.m. today, Bob Lamb Funeral Home; service 2 p.m. Thursday, Potwin Christian Church. 
Survivors: sons, Billy of Peabody, Keith of Wichita; daughter, Suzanne Ulbrich of Rockford, Ill.; sister, Eva Marie Wineinger of Wichita; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Potwin Christian Church.

King, Emmett F., 81, retired pipe fitter, welder, and farmer, died Monday, May 15, 2000. Service 11 a.m. Saturday, Lake Creek Union Cemetery, Bartlett. 
Survivors: wife, Virginia; sons, Richard of Rosalia, Kenneth of Rose Hill; daughters, Phyliss Crowe of West, Texas, Martha Wolfe of Augusta; brother, Earl of Freewater, Ore.; sister, Ernestine Garrison of Coffeyville; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Hospice Inc. Zimmerman Funeral Home.

Adams, James A. , 81, retired ICT instrument technician, died Saturday Oct. 9, 1999. Service 1 p.m. Wednesday, Westlawn Cemetery, Henryetta, Okla. 
Survivors: wife, LaValle; sister, Betty Lackey of Henryetta, Okla. Memorial has been established with Trinity Hospice. Cochran Mortuary.

Allen Lucile M, 88, homemaker, died Sunday Oct. 10, 1999. Service pending. 
Survivors: husband, G. Mitchell; son, Jim of Cedaredge, Colo.; daughter, Judy Weaver of Salina; brother, John Correll of Kalamazoo, Mich.; sisters, Katheryn Cosby of Norton, Marjorie Stewart of Wichita; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Wichita Public Library- Talking Books Dept. and Fairmount United Church of Christ. Hillside Funeral Home East.

Barber, Faye E., 81, retired beautician, died Monday Oct. 11, 1999. No local service. 
Survivors: daughters, Judith Reimer of Grand Junction, Colo., Susan Wulf of Wichita, Nancy O'Neal of Smiley, Texas; brothers, James Moore of Wichita, Ed, Ralph Moore both of Tucson, Ariz.; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren. Baker Funeral Home.

Boley, Everett L., 96, retired Boeing Wichita stockman and Wesley Hotel maintance, died Sunday Oct. 10, 1999. Service 10:30 a.m. Saturday, DeVorrs Flanagan-Hunt Mortuary. 
Survivors: son, Joseph of Great Bend; three granddaughters; seven great-grandchildren.
Mr. Boley was born May 11, 1903 in Girrard. The son of John Wesley Cruzan Jr. and Magdalene Cruzan. He married Marie Paden on June 25, 1928, she preceded him in death on Jan. 6, 1998. He attended Mount Olive Christian Church in Wichita. Mr. Boley belonged to Wichita Gem and Mineral Society, International Machinist Union, and Hyde Park Senior Citizens Club.

Eldredge, Denise Melanie , 35, Journal Broadcasting sales secretary, died Saturday Oct. 9, 1999. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dunsford Chapel; service 10 a.m. Thursday, St. James Catholic Church, Augusta. 
Survivors: son, Jay Nelson; daughter, Sarah Nelson both of Douglass; parents, Dennis and Melanie Phillips of Omaha, Neb. ; grandparents, Donald and Ruth Phillips of Augusta. Dunsford Funeral Home.

Kuhn, Wilma J ., 72, retired B & W restaurant owner, died Sunday Oct. 10, 1999. Service 1 p.m. Thursday, Downing & Lahey East. 
Survivors: daughters, Beth Dickerson-Pauler, Sherril Kuhn both of Wichita; sister, Joetta Blair of Bremerton, Wash.; sisters-in-law, Gladys Houston of Derby, Margaret Dondlinger of Wichita; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with American Lung Association.

Myers, George F ., 97, retired KGE electrician, died Monday Oct. 11, 1999. Service 10 a.m. Wednesday, White Chapel Cemetery. 
Survivors: wife, Dortha ; grandson, Patrick Myers; granddaughter, Suzanne McDiffit; great-grandchildren, Aaron Parrott, Alexandra Myers, James Myers all of Wichita. Memorial has been established with Kansas Masonic Home. Hiilside Funeral Home East.

Rohde, LaVerne R. "Vern," 56, retired Air Force and Wichita State University Media Resource electronic technician, died Saturday Oct. 9, 1999. Service 1 p.m. Thursday, Lakeview Funeral Home. 
Survivors: wife, Norma; son, Mark of Wichita; brothers, Bernard of Clay Center, Clifford of Pocohantas, Iowa, Harold of Mason City, Iowa, Duane of St. Paul, Minn., Olven of Osage, Iowa; sisters, Virginia Faas of Mona, Iowa, Rosie Hagelund of Wakegan, Mich., Rita Rohde of Austin, Minn., Geraldine Wadke of Raveville, Iowa; three grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Hospice, Inc.

Tribioli, Shawn Anthony , 34, vacuum salesman, died Saturday Oct. 2, 1999. Services have been held. 
Survivors: wife, Debra; daughter, Ashley Jacobs of Wichita; son, Brandon of Tempe, Ariz.; father and stepmother, Frank and Linda; mother, Sharon of Sherwood, Ariz.; brother, Rod of Derby. Wyman Cremation and Burial Chapel, Mesa, Ariz.

White, Erma Unruh Meyer , 88, Sept. 13, 1911- Oct. 10, 1999. Service 1:30 p.m., Thursday, West Side Church of the Nazarene.
Mrs. White's achievements include owning and operating Meyer Cleaners and many years as a USD 259 cafeteria cook and server for Allison and Hamilton Junior High. 
Survivors: daughter, Connie Wyatt of Wichita; brother, Fred Unruh of Detroit; grandchildren, Rhanda O'Hair, Rev. Doug Wyatt, Rev. Richard Wyatt, Becky Martin, David Wyatt; 12 great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with West Side Church of the Nazarene and Hospice, Inc. Broadway Mortuary.

Williams, Henry Clay , 74, retired Cessna Aircraft Co. paint dept., died Sunday Oct. 10, 1999. Service pending. 
Survivors: wife, Willa; sons, Michael Strotter of Oklahoma City, Stephen, Gregory both of Wichita; sister, Wanda Dean of Oklahoma City; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Jackson Mortuary.

Troutman, Jack D., 68, retired Troutman's Service Station owner, Altoona councilman and mayor, died Saturday Oct. 9, 1999. Service 10 a.m. today, The Greater New Life Church. 
Survivors: wife, Maxine; daughter, Lynda White of Altoona; sons, William of Kingwood, Texas, Charles of Wichita, John of Altoona; brothers, Keith of Topeka, Herman of Texas City, Bob of Tribune; 14 grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Altoona Cemetery Association. Timmons Funeral Home.

Strong, Mildred Louise , 80, homemaker, died Monday Oct. 11, 1999. Visitation 3 to 8 p.m. today, Dunsford Chapel; service 11 a.m. Wednesday, Walnut Valley Cemetery. 
Survivors: husband, Earl; son, Larry of Augusta; daughters, Sharon Malan, Shirley Kirkpatrick both of Augusta; brother, Emerson Travincek of Rosalia; four grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Alzheimers Association.

Keller, Oscar , 85, retired farmer, died Friday Sept. 24, 1999. Service has been held. 
Survivors: wife, Vera of Colby; son, Gaynord of Glasco; stepsons; Orville Helus of Oakley, Bill Helus of Colby; daughters, Karen Driscoll of Concordia, Marion Crawford of Fort Collins, Twila Barnett of Wichita, Linda Brin of Plainville, Marsha Nye of Colby, Sara Treaster of Loveland, Gerry Pabst of Spearfish, S.D.; stepdaughter, Laura Gersosky of Colby; brother, Arthur of Wichita; sisters, Martha Armbrister of Ellis, Minnie of Palco, Irene Zerfas of Hays, Helen Schoenthaler of Colorado Springs; numerous grandchildren, stepgrandchildren, great-grandchildren.Wasinger Funeral Chapel

Smith Ellen E ., 81, retired cook, died Monday Oct. 11, 1999. Service 10 a.m. Wednesday, First Assembly of God. 
Survivors: brothers, Basil Brock of Wichita, Cecil Brock of Denver, Leonard Brock of Woodward, Okla., Owen Brock of La Cygne, Pearl Brock of Midland, Texas, Robert Brock of Wichita, Thomas Brock of Watertown, N.Y.; sister, Emma Goldsberry of Springfield, Mo. Memorials have been established with First Assembly of God and Hospice on the Prairie. Swaim Funeral Home

Johnston, Elsie Thurman , 92, homemaker, died Monday Oct. 11, 1999. Service 10 a.m. Wednesday, First United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: son, Carl Thurman of Dewey, Okla.; daughter, Ramona Clanton of EL Dorado; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with First United Methodist Church and American Diabetes Association. Carlson Funeral Home.

Fink, Eva Marie , 98, retired Klassy Kleaners owner and operator, died Sunday Oct. 10, 1999. Service 2 p.m. Wednesday, Farmington Cemetery. 
Survivors: sons, Everett of Independence, Clyde of Grove, Okla.; seven grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; two step-great-great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Fredonia Regional Health Care Foundation. Timmons Funeral Home.

Delinger, Foster "Shorty," 74, City of Garden City mechanic, died Sunday Oct. 10, 1999. Service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, First United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: wife, Ina Mae; son, Edwin of Deerfield; daughters, Elaine Childers, Beverly Delinger both of Garden City; brother, Forest of Ft. Collins, Colo.; five grandchildren. Memorial has been established with First United Methodist Church. Garnand Funeral Home.

Ruppert, Leila Madoline, 88, homemaker and farm wife, died Sunday Oct. 10, 1999. Service 11 a.m. Wednesday, First United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: brother, Lawrence Jussel of Springfield, Mo.; sister, Vera Lucc of Branson, Mo. Fleener Funeral Home.

Ribarich, Amelia , 97, Hadley Medical Center seamstress, died Sunday Oct. 10, 1999. Rosary 4 p.m.; vigil 7 p.m. Wednesday, Hays Memorial Chapel; service 10 a.m. Thursday, St. Joseph Catholic Church. 
Survivors: daughter, Leonilda Hall of Hays; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.

Thompson, M. Zorene , 79, homemaker, died Sunday Oct. 10, 1999. Service 10 a.m. Wednesday, Howard Twilight Manor Nursing Home. 
Survivors: No immediate survivors. Memorial has been established with Howard Twilight Manor Nursing Home. Zimmerman Funeral Home.

Hopkins, Ruby Estelle , 68, Hutchinson Floral employee, died Sunday Oct. 10, 1999. Service 1 p.m. Wednesday, Johnson & Sons Funeral Home. 
Survivors: son, Randall Hall of Newport Beach, Calif.; daughters, Sharon Mitzner of Nickerson, Rhonda Blair of Pullman, Wash.; mother, Ruby Pittman of Tulsa; sisters, Norma Collyer of Tulsa, Judith Riley of McKinney, Texas; one granddaughter. Memorials have been established with Hospice of Reno County and Park Place Christian Church.

Ramsey, Christine H. , 79, homemaker, died Sunday Oct. 10, 1999. Service 7 p.m. Thursday, First Presbyterian Church. 
Survivors: son, James of Independence; daughters, Andrea Zapel of Milwaukee, Ore., Judy Ortiz, Charlene Smith both of Independence; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Book of Remembrance, First Presbyterian Church. Potts Chapel.

Schmidt, Juanita Agnes Beatrice , 90, homemaker, died Sunday Oct. 10, 1999. Service 11 a.m. Wednesday, Potts Chapel. 
Survivors: son, William of Independence; one grandchild. Memorial has been established with The Manor Nursing Home.

Winkel, Karl P ., 38, commercial alfalfa operation, died Saturday Oct. 9, 1999 of injuries sustained in automobile accident. Vigil 7 p.m. Tuesday; service 10 a.m. Wednesday both at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church. 
Survivors: parents, Karl and Karen Winkel of Glen Elder; sons, Matthew, Mark both of Wichita; daughter, Kristy of Wichita; brothers, Steve, Chris, Kurt all of Glen Elder; sister, Kari Eilert of Jewell. Memorial has been established with Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Waconda Funeral Home, Cawker City.

Hodges, Frances , 85, retired farmer, died Monday Oct. 11, 1999. Service 3 p.m. Saturday, Kingman Christian Church. 
Survivors: son, James of Hutchinson; daughters, Barbara Denison of Ariz., Patricia Fischer, Kathryn Cole both of Hutchinson, Mary Frances of Okla.; brothers, Bob of Estes Park, Colo, Don of Naples, Fla., David of Lawrence; sisters, Meredith Calkins of Wichita, Anita Lewis of N.C.; seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Kingman Christian Church. Livingston Funeral Home.

Bruce, Ruth M., 80, retired nurse aide, died Monday Oct. 11, 1999. Service 2 p.m. Thursday, Wesleyan Church. 
Survivors: son, Dennis of Shelby Township, Mich,; daughters, Brenda Gerritzen of Lakin, Patricia Johnson of Lakin, Betty Cfkovsky of Leoti; seven granddaughters; eight great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Wesleyan Church. Garnand Funeral Home.

Kraft, Karen , 60, homemaker, stockwoman, and horsetrainer, died Monday Oct. 11, 1999. Service1 p.m. Thursday, Lyndon Cemetery. 
Survivors: brothers, Kermit Burnett of Wichita, Ronald Barnett of Austin, Texas. Memorial has been established with American Cancer Society. Feltner Funeral Home.

Robinson, Bill , 68, retired farmer, died Sunday Oct. 10, 1999. Service 4 p.m. Wednesday, Wharton Funeral Chapel. 
Survivors: wife, Helen; daughter, Kerry Robinson; son, Kyle both of Dallas; stepson, Tom Hunt of Lyons; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.

Cassel, Denver L., 90, retired Oil Supply Co. manager, died Monday Oct. 11, 1999. Service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: wife, Velma; daughter, Patti Young of Madison; sisters, Irene Reed of Russell, Sylvia Dirksen of Emporia; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Memorials have been established with Hand in Hand Hospice and Vintage Manor. Wilson Funeral Home.

Wilson, Marilyn J., 60, Prairie Art & Sign Co. bookkeeper and secretary, died Monday Oct. 11, 1999. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home; service 10:30 a.m. Thursday, First United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: husband, William; sons, Tim of Canton, Tom, Troy both of McPherson; daughter, Teresa Armstrong of Hays; brothers, Neal Reitzel of Mesa, Ariz., Melvin Reitzel of Durand, Mich.; ten grandchildren. Memorials have been established with First United Methodist Church and Hospice of Reno County.

Martin, Christina Jeanette , 1 year old, died Monday Oct. 11, 1999. Service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Meridian Church of God in Christ, rural Hesston. 
Survivors: parents, Sylvan and Sherri Martin; sister, Kayla Martin of the home; grandparents, Luke and Darla Martin of Hesston, David and Carolyn Yost of Moundridge; great-grandparents, Floyd Yost of Moundridge, Jesse and Frances Schmidt of Montezuma. Moundridge Funeral Home.

Sutherland, Lee R ., 75, retired house painter, died Saturday Oct. 9, 1999. Service 2 p.m. Thursday, Weakley Cemetery, rural New Albany(Kan.) 
Survivors: sons, Mike, Jeff both of Mulvane; daughters, Stephanie Rasmussen of Anaconda, Mont., Cindy Porter, Tammy Sutherland both of Pueblo, Colo.; 14 grandchildren. Timmons Funeral Home.

Faulkner, Helen E ., 75, retired registered nurse, died Thursday Oct. 7, 1999. Service 10 a.m. today, Midland U.C.C. Church, Sterling. 
Survivors: sons, Steve of Mount Hope, David of Wichita; brother, Victor Stange of Sterling; sister, Dorothy Wilson of Nickerson; four grandchildren; one great-granddaughter. Memorials have been established with United Methodist Youthville, Hospice of Reno County, and Midland U.C.C Church. Johnson & Sons Funeral Home.

Coon-Simpson, Agile, 88, homemaker, died Monday Oct. 11, 1999. Service 10:30 a.m. Thursday, United Methodist Church, Milton(Kan.). 
Survivors: sons, Alan of Milton, Ronald of Duncan, Okla.; daughters, Glenda Burkett of Milton, Shirley Czuchna of Parker, Colo.; stepsons, Thomas Simpson of Boulder, Colo., David Simpson of Albert Lea, Minn., Jon Simpson of Marshall, Minn.; brother, Sylvan Mardock of Wichita; sister, Vida Coffin of Newburg, Ore.; ten grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two stepgreat-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with United Methodist Church. Ebersole Mortuary. 

Beal, James W. Jr ., 61 died Sunday Oct. 10, 1999. Service 1 p.m. Thursday, Resurrection Catholic Cemetery and Chapel, Lenexa. 
Survivors: wife, Jean; sons, Rick of Wichita, Ron of Lenexa; daughters, Carol Dickens of Overland Park, Coni Fries of Overland Park, Cris Beal of Stanford, Calif.; mother, Blanche of Sedgwick; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Memorial has been established with Kansas City Hospice. W. L. Frye & Son Mortuary.

Overby, Lorna E., 82, retired landscaping business owner and operator, died Friday Oct. 8, 1999. Service 10 a.m. today, McCune Cemetery. 
Survivors: one grandson; one great-grandson; one great-granddaughter. Memorial has been established with American Cancer Society. Carson-Wall Funeral Home.

Foth, Elsie Anna , 83, homemaker, died Sunday Oct. 10, 1999. Visitation 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. today, Baker Funeral Home; service 10 a.m. Wednesday, Peabody Christian Church. 
Survivors: son, Jerry of Peabody; daughter, Shirley Windsor of Peabody; brother, Willard Schmidt of Newton; sisters, Rose Friesen of Newton, Malinda Janzen of Hesston, Viola Tilson of Anaheim, Calif.; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Peabody Christian Church.

Heatherington, Gerald D. "Jerry," 63, Heatherington Liquor Store owner and operator, died Sunday Oct. 10, 1999. Service 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Broadway Mortuary. 
Survivors: wife, Marjorie; father, Virgil of Chanute; sons, J.D., Bobby, Stuart, Steven all of Wichita, Scott of Andover; daughter, Tina Brady of Wichita; half-brother, Danny of Haysville; sisters, Glodine Clements of Chanute, Judy Lourice of Neb.; 15 grandchildren.

Atkisson, Virginia I ., 75, homemaker, died Sunday Oct. 10, 1999. Visitation 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Carlson-Becker Funeral Home; service 10:30 a.m. Thursday, First United Presbyterian Church. 
Survivors: son, James of St Augustine, Fla.; daughter, Sharon of Salina; brothers, Ralph Vertner of Emporia, Paul Vertner of Littleton, Colo.; sister, Maxine Boyer of Overland Park. Memorial has been established with Soloman Yoked Parish and Soloman Public Library.

Spires, James Wyatt , 2 days old, died Saturday Oct. 9, 1999. Service has been held. 
Survivors: parents, Shane and Amy Spires of Towanda; grandparents, Gary and Diana Spires of Towanda, Tom and Valerie Matlock of Rosehill, Va.; great-grandmother, Betty Austin of Towanda, Imogene Matlock of Rosehill, Va., Margaret Spires of Eureka; great-great-grandmother, Mary Olson of Eureka, Virgie Matlock of La. Memorial has been established with Wesley Medical Center. Carlson Funeral Home.

Alley Elsie Marie , 95, retired nurse, died Sunday Oct. 10, 1999. Service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Campbell Funeral Home. 
Survivors: sister, Erma Stoltz of Yates Center. Memorials have been established with First United Methodist Church and Meals On Wheels.

Dixon, Carl Lee, 69, retired Navy Veteran, died Monday Oct. 11, 1999. Service 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Campbell Funeral Home. 
Survivor: mother, Katherine of Yates Center; wife, Marlene; sons, Wayne of Tulsa, Darrell of Bisbee, Ariz., Greg of Broken Arrow, Okla., Eric of Tulsa; brother, Larry of Hot Springs, Ark.; sister, Peggy Ferree of Yates Center; eight grandchildren.

Battle, Florence Ella, 99, homemaker, died Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1999. Service 11 a.m. Tuesday, St. Mary's Baptist Church. Jackson Mortuary.

Ellis, Dorothy, 77, homemaker, died Friday, Feb. 19, 1999. Service 11 a.m. Tuesday, Mount Vernon United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: husband, Lee; sons, Charles of Wichita, Michael of Vail, Colo.; daughters, Sandra Williams, Susan, both of Wichita; three grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Botanica and Wichita Children's Home. Downing & Lahey Mortuary East.

Ellis, Ray, 85, of Eugene, Ore., formerly of Wichita, retired East High School and Allison Intermediate physical education teacher and coach, died Saturday, Feb. 6, 1999. Memorial service 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, 1999, Unitarian Universalist Church, Eugene. 
Survivors: daughters, Linda Ellis of Eugene, Dori Schneider of Beverly Hills, Calif., Susan Davis of Long Beach, Calif.; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with the American Cancer Society and the American Red Cross. Poole-Larsen Funeral Home, Eugene.

Gofman, Igor N., 30, Western Carriers truck driver, died Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999. Service 3 p.m. today, Downing & Lahey Mortuary East. 
Survivors: daughter, Julie of Odessa, Ukraine; father, Nahm of Wichita; mother, Nataliya of Wichita; grandmother, Riva Rodova of Wichita.

Lay, Rolland G., 67, retired Raytheon Aircraft Co. tool and die department employee, died Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999. No service. 
Survivors: wife, Juanita; son, Rolland Miles of Andover; three grandchildren. Memorial has been established with the American Cancer Society. Downing & Lahey Mortuary.

Mavec, Donna, 66, retired Busch and Johnson legal secretary, died Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999. Wake 7 p.m. Monday, service 10 a.m. Tuesday, both at Cathedral of Immaculate Conception. 
Survivors: husband, John; sons, Matthew, John, both of Wichita, Joseph of Garden Plain, James of Leawood; daughters, Theresa of Wichita, Monica Wilper of Garnett; brothers, Chester Kilburn of Lachine, Mich., Richard Kilburn of Waynesboro, Tenn.; 15 grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Cathedral of Immaculate Conception and the Spiritual Life Center. Downing & Lahey Mortuary East.

Ritter, George C., 75, retired Iron Worker-Local No. 606, died Friday, Feb. 19, 1999. No service. 
Survivor: sister, Margaret Woodhead of Wichita. DeVorss Flanagan-Hunt Mortuary.

Shellman, Cecil R., 80, retired, died Thursday, Feb. 18, 1999. Service is pending. 
Survivors: sons, Larry, David, Alan, Raymond, all of Wichita; daughters, Cecilia Singleton, Gayle Hendricks, both of Wichita; brother, William of Easton. Vann-Gettis Funeral Service.

Cooper, Bonnie, 72, homemaker, died Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999. Service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Williams Funeral Home. 
Survivors: husband, William; son, Flint of Anthony; daughter, Christine Graber of Kingman; brother, David Davis of Fountain, Colo.; sisters, Martha Betsher, Shirley Beaman, both of Eureka, Freda Stuber of Wichita; four grandchildren. Memorials have been established with the American Diabetes Association and Hospice Inc.

Barber, Glenn H., 79, retired farmer, died Thursday, Feb. 18, 1999. Service 10 a.m. Monday, Caldwell Assembly of God. 
Survivors: son, Kent of Lees Summit, Mo.; brothers, Roger of Peoria, Ariz., Conrad of Mariposa, Calif., Paul of Nacogdoches, Texas, Warren of Fort Worth; two grandchildren. Elliott-Schaeffer Mortuary.

Davidson, Sheridan L. "Davey," 67, retired G.F.B. Fabrication machinist, died Thursday, Feb. 18, 1999. Service 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Memorial Park Cemetery, Chanute. 
Survivors: wife, Phyllis; sons, Bradley, Craig, Kevin, all of Chanute; daughters, Sheri Smith of Humboldt, Christine Cooper of Chanute; half sister, Ruby Adams of Independence; 16 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Gibson-Koch-Friskel Chapel.

Pasqualichio, Veronica Lynn (Denton), 29, of Hinesville, Ga., formerly of Cheney, homemaker, died Thursday, Feb. 18, 1999. Service 10 a.m. Thursday, Cheney Funeral Home. 
Survivors: husband, Anthony; daughters, Ashley, Danielle, both at home; parents, Jerry and Suzanne Denton of Cheney; brothers, Edward Denton, John Denton, both of Cheney; sister, Jenny Denton of Cheney; grandparents, Wilson Cummings of Fayetteville, N.C., Robert and Elvadean Denton of May, Texas. Memorial has been established with Make-A-Wish Foundation, P.O. Box 3116, Wichita, Kan, 67201.

Acosta, Omar, infant son of Arturo and Geronima Torres Acosta, died Friday, Feb. 19, 1999. Service 2 p.m. Monday, Maple Grove Cemetery.
Other survivors: brother, Arturo Jr. at home; grandparents, Teresa Carrillo of Dodge City, Clemente and Elvira Torres of Mexico. Burkhart Funeral Chapel.

Doile, Calvin A., 84, farmer and rancher, died Friday, Feb. 19, 1999. Service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Carlson Funeral Home. 
Survivors: wife, Fern; son, Robert of El Dorado; daughter, Debra of Fort Smith, Ark.; sister, Ruth Gray of Emporia; two grandchildren. Kirby-Morris Funeral Home.

Astle, Patricia Ferry, 52, of Albuquerque, formerly of Emporia and Hutchinson, former First Community Bank of Emporia-Madison bank director, died Thursday, Feb. 18, 1999. Memorial service 4 p.m. Wednesday, Carlson Funeral Home. 
Survivors: sons, Robert of Las Vegas, James of Emporia; daughter, Susan of Albuquerque; brothers, John Ferry of Roeland Park, Joseph of Boerne, Texas; sister, Eddy Sunbye of Boise, Idaho. Memorial has been established with Mental Health Center of Eastern Central Kansas, 1000 Lincoln, Emporia, Kan. 66801.

Fleming, Philip F. "Phil," 54, retired Fleming Lumber Co. owner, died Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999. Service 4 p.m. Monday, First United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: wife, Sandra; stepson, Eric Thomas of Emporia; stepdaughter, Paule Thomas of Emporia; mother, Vivian of Emporia; sister, Carol Fleming North of Englewood, Colo. In lieu of flowers, memorial has been established with Emporia Friends of the Zoo. Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home.

Strawder, Roxanne (Ragsdale), 32, homemaker, died Thursday, Feb. 18, 1999. Service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home. 
Survivors: husband, William of Tampa, Fla.; son, Dustin Williamson of Creston, Iowa; daughter, Trista Strawder of the home; parents, Floyd and Oma Ragsdale of Emporia; brothers, Floyd Ragsdale Jr. of Topeka, Frank Ragsdale of Tonganoxie; sisters, Barbara Lewis of Topeka, Sally Williams of Oklahoma City, Nancy Tucker of Emporia. Memorials have been established with the Salvation Army and Emporia Friends of the Zoo.

Moore, Gloria, 72, Mainstreet Beauty Shop owner and operator and former Meuhlebach Hotel auditor, died Friday, Feb. 19, 1999. No services will be held. 
Survivors: husband, Edward; stepsons, Wayne Moore of Springfield, Mo., Melvin Moore of Branson, Mo. Memorial has been established with Erie Public Library. Pierce-Carson-Wall Funeral Home.

Collins, Hazel H., 98, retired Speedwash Laundry owner and operator, died Thursday, Feb. 18, 1999. Service 2 p.m. Monday, Price & Sons Funeral Home. 
Survivors: sons, Jack, Joseph, both of Garden City; daughter, Peggy Musgrove of Springfield, Mo.; sisters, Irene Smalley of Wichita, Hildred Harnden of Attica, Aline Cleveland of Covina, Calif.; 19 grandchildren; numerous great and great-great-grandchildren.

Schmidt, Anna Marie (Buller), 103, homemaker, died Thursday, Feb. 18, 1999. No services will be held. 
Survivors: daughters, Neva Falk of Hillsdale, N.J., Lola Switzer of Santa Monica, Calif., Wanda Lensegrav of Park Rapids, Minn.; sister, Emma Buller of Goessel; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Miller Funeral Home.

Ward, Ada R. "Ramona," 70, retired Avery-Dennison Graphics employee, died Friday, Feb. 19, 1999. Service 1 p.m. Monday, Broadway Mortuary, Wichita. 
Survivors: son, John of Haysville; daughters, Bonnie Anderson of Omaha, Neb., Pamela Yockey, Doree Becerra, both of Haysville, Debra Albright of Douglass; sister, Patsy Carver of Wichita; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Memorial has been established with SCCS Hospice of Derby.

Deines, Ollie L., 95, farmer and homemaker, died Thursday, Feb. 18, 1999. Service 11 a.m. Monday, St. Paul Lutheran Church. 
Survivors: sons, Lester of Chapman, Dale of Salina; daughters, Jeanetta Farr of Peabody, Arlene Hubnik of Abilene; brothers, George Riffel of Hope, Sylvester Riffel of Herington, Clayton Riffel of Navarre; 16 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with St. Paul's Lutheran Church and the Lutheran Home Chapel Fund. Donahue Funeral Home.

Kerns, Virgie A., 87, farmer and homemaker, died Friday, Feb. 19, 1999. Service 2:30 p.m. Monday, United Methodist Church. 
Survivor: sister, Lillian Compin of Paradise, Calif. Memorial has been established with United Methodist Church. Donahue Funeral Home.

Pitts, Janelda G. "Jan," 61, homemaker, died Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999. Service 10 a.m. Tuesday, First Christian Church. 
Survivors: husband, Charles; sons, Donald Lenz, Gary Lenz, both of Hutchinson; daughter, Sharon Fellers of Hutchinson; stepson, Rick of Nickerson; stepdaughters, Wynona Gehring of Hutchinson, Rhonda of Springfield, Mo.; mother, Lucile Smyres of Hutchinson; brother, Dale Smyres of Hutchinson; sisters, Phyllis Hawkinson of McPherson, Elsiann Wilson of South Hutchinson. Memorial has been established with the American Lung Association. Elliott Mortuary.

Spain, Wilma L., 83, homemaker, died Friday, Feb. 19, 1999. Services 10:30 a.m. Monday, Crestview Bible Church, Hutchinson; 2 p.m., Walnut Hill Cemetery, Kingman. 
Survivors: daughters, Sandra Polley, Evelyn Stucky, Carol Giles, all of Hutchinson; brothers, Dean Nossaman of Cherokee, Okla., Dale Nossaman of Pratt, LaVern Nossaman of Shreveport, La.; seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Young at Hearts Group and Giddeons International. Elliott Mortuary.

Whitlock, Esther, 83, of Stillwater, Okla., former Kansas City, Kan., Perry and Ellinwood resident, homemaker and former aircraft assembly worker, died Friday, Feb. 19, 1999. Service 1:30 p.m. Monday, Minnis Chapel, Stafford. 
Survivors: sons, Ronald, address unknown, Gary of Silver Lake; daughter, Barbara Motes of Stillwater; brothers, Albert Falke of Hutchinson, Gerald Falke of Oklahoma, Nick Falke of Texas; sisters, Mary Beth Looney of Wellston, Okla., Rosie Naab of Hutchinson; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with the American Heart Association.

Ruddick, Lenn E. "Pappy," 78, retired Broadmoor Hotel engineer, died Thursday, Feb. 18, 1999. Service 2 p.m. Tuesday, United Methodist Church, Lake City. 
Survivors: wife, Loretta; sons, Richard of Coffeyville, Gerry of U.S. Air Force, Daniel Graham of Lake City, David Graham of Cripple Creek, Colo., Thomas Graham of Brighton, Colo.; daughters, Eileen Ruddick of California, RoAnn Francis of Wichita, Janet Herb of Denver, Sandra Britton of South Carolina; 19 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with United Methodist Church. Larrison-Funeral Home, Medicine Lodge.

Norberg, Esther A., 88, retired Farmers State Bank teller, died Friday, Feb. 19, 1999. Service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Bethany Lutheran Church. 
Survivors: nephews, Lloyd of Lindsborg, Lester of Holton; niece, Mildred Michos of Port Jefferson, N.Y.; cousin, Eddra Palmquist of Lindsborg. Memorials have been established with Bethany Lutheran Church and Bethany Home. Hays Funeral Home.

Mabry, Raymond, 61, of Richmond, Va., former Little River resident, retired Richmond Public Library reference librarian and computer cataloger and former Second Presbyterian Church organist and choirmaster, died Friday, Feb. 12, 1999. Memorial service 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Second Presbyterian Church, McPherson. 
Survivors: brother, William of Argonia; sisters, Beverly Zizumbo of Salina, Nancy Fuqua of McPherson. Memorials have been established with Curtis Institute of Music, 1726 Locust, Philadelphia, Penn., 19103, and Hospice of Central Virginia, 5540 Falmouth, Richmond, Va., 23220.

Engelland, Morris R., 88, retired farmer, died Friday, Feb. 19, 1999. Service 1:30 p.m. Monday, Sillin Funeral Home. 
Survivors: wife, Geneva; sons, Jack of Lyons, Fred of Villa Hills, Ky.; daughter, Judy Edds of Dallas; brothers, William of Venice, Fla., Wilbur of Terre Haute, Ind.; sister, Kathryn Bozeman of Topeka; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three stepgrandchildren; three stepgreat-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Midland United Church of Christ.

Shields, Casey K., 45, chef, died Thursday, Feb. 18, 1999. Service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Valley United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: sons, Brian, Andrew, both of Olathe; father, Harold of Ingram, Texas; mother, Ilse of Marion; brother, Barry of McPherson; sisters, Monica Farrow of Belleville, Ark., Holly Robinson of Marion. Memorial has been established with Valley United Methodist Church. Zeiner Funeral Home.

Coss, Ada Mae, 69, retired Kitchen Cafe waitress, died Friday, Feb. 19, 1999. Service 9 a.m. Tuesday, Larrison Mortuary. 
Survivors: husband, Thomas; son, Terry of Pratt; daughters, Lecrecia of Lincolnville, Judy Sinclair of Pratt; sisters, Pauline Sines, Ruby Hindman, both of Pratt; 16 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Pratt Regional Medical Center Gifts & Bequests.

McCall, Randall Douglas "Randy," 37, Amanda Arnold Elementary School student teacher and Rentway employee, died Thursday, Feb. 18, 1999. Service is private. 
Survivors: wife, Kristi; parents, Richard and Barbara of Pratt; brother, Richard of Hutchinson; sister, Rhonda Dixon of Pratt; grandmother, Ada Wanamaker of Russell. Memorials have been established with the Pratt High School Class of 1980 Scholarship Fund and the Oklahoma City Ronald McDonald House. Larrison Mortuary.

McGuire, Vera A., 93, McGuire Grocery owner and operator, died Friday, Feb. 19, 1999. Service 10 a.m. Tuesday, Kaufman Funeral Home, Halstead. 
Survivors: son, John of San Jose, Calif.; daughter, Donna Arrowsmith of Sedgwick; brother, Milton Pat Woolman of Phoenix; sister, Opal Schmidt of Wichita; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Bentley United Methodist Church.

Minnis, Mildred, 92, homemaker, died Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999. Service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Minnis Chapel. 
Survivors: son, Douglas of St. Joseph, Mo.; daughters, Donna Lacock of Tulare, Calif., Janet Jimison of Arkansas City; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with First Christian Church and the Pink Ladies of Stafford District Hospital.

Pfeifer, Lindsey Michelle, 10, daughter of Steve and Connie Pfeifer, Stockton Grade School fourth-grade student, died Friday, Feb. 19, 1999. Service 10 a.m. Tuesday, Stockton United Methodist Church.
Other survivors: brother, Colton at home; grandparents, Gail Lynch of Plainville, Caroline Manis of Woodston; great-grandmother, LaVelle Lynch of Azusa, Calif. Memorials have been established with KID-LINK and Developmental Services of North West Kansas. Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home.

Buchanan, Donald S., 51, Blanchet Machine Shop machinist, died Sunday, April 18, 1999. Memorial service 4 p.m. Wednesday, First Baptist Church. 
Survivors: wife, Marjorie; sister, Barbara Boeck of Sarasota, Fla. Memorial has been established with First Baptist Church Benevolence Fund. Hillside Funeral Home East.

Darlington, Lorene, 83, homemaker, died Sunday, April 18, 1999. Service 2 p.m. Thursday, Arcadia Christian Church. Visitation 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today, Downing & Lahey Mortuary East, Wichita. 
Survivors: sons, Gary, Ronald, both of Park City; daughters, Retha Wooldridge, Constance Pouyamehr, both of Park City; sisters, Emma Harris of Fulton, Mo., Ellen Carlson of Arcadia, Weymouth Filkins of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Mellie Heric of Bay City, Mich.; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren.

Dill, Hannah Cordelia, 73, Boeing Wichita sheetmetal worker, died Saturday, April 17, 1999. Service 10 a.m. Wednesday, Towanda Cemetery. 
Survivors: sons, Melvin of Tucson, Clarence of Costa Mesa, Calif.; sister Ellen Neel of Wichita; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Hillside Funeral Home East, Wichita.

Ervin, Marion, 82, homemaker, died Sunday, April 18, 1999. Service pending. 
Survivors: son, Mark of Wichita; daughter, Sherry Cranor of Wichita; brother, Russell Maine of Colorado; sister, Margaret Barr of Utah; three grandchildren. DeVorss Flanagan-Hunt Mortuary.

Herbert, Eva B., 74, First Presbyterian Church preschool teacher, died Friday, April 16, 1999. Service 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Lakeview Funeral Home.

Mullens, Frances N. (Lavin), 91, retired Thurston's credit manager, died Friday, April 16, 1999. Memorial service 2 p.m. Wednesday, Maize Cemetery. 
Survivor: sister, Josephine Sager of Laguna Hills, Calif. Cochran Mortuary, Wichita.

Salter, Bettie (Hetrick) "Het," 82, retired City National Bank officer, retired executive secretary, died Sunday, April 18, 1999. Service 2 p.m. today, Mission Chapel Mausoleum. 
Survivors: cousins, Robert Ruthrauff of Boulder, Colo., Geraldine McCabe of Maitland, Fla. Memorials have been established with St. Labre Indian School, Ashland, Mont. 59004; Hospice Inc.; and Venture House Episcopal Social Services, Wichita. Downing & Lahey Mortuary East.

Sims, Gene Ellis Sr., 79, retired Cessna Aircraft Co. painter, died Saturday, April 17, 1999. Service 1 p.m. today, Westlink Church of Christ. 
Survivors: sons, Russell, Dale, Gene Jr., all of Wichita; daughters, Mary Jane Bates of Goddard, Lois Rideau of Okmulgee, Okla., Claudette Carter, Della Moody, both of Wichita; 24 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Resthaven Mortuary.

Unruh, August, 92, retired farmer, died Sunday, April 18, 1999. Service 2 p.m. Wednesday, Kaufman Funeral Home, Halstead. 
Survivors: wife, Susie; daughters, Margie Wells of Chanute, Janette Taylor of Wichita; sister, Amelia Nightengale of North Newton; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Mennonite Central Committee.

Miller, Norma Jean, 68, former Hi-Lo Industries supervisor, died Friday, April 16, 1999. Service 1:30 p.m. today, Gibson-Koch-Friskel Chapel. 
Survivors: husband, Euell "Tally"; son, Joe of Shawnee; daughters, Vina, Debbie, both of Chanute; brothers, Delbert Potter of Bartlesville, Okla., Robert Potter of Winfield; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Memorials have been established with the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association.

Schultheiss, Wanda, 75, homemaker, died Saturday, April 17, 1999. Rosary 10 a.m. Wednesday, Potts Chapel; service 10:30 a.m. St. Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery. 
Survivors: son, Rick of Cherryvale; daughter, Karen of Caney; brother, Jim Evans of Wakita, Okla.; three grandchildren. Memorial has been established with the American Cancer Society.

Fierro, Mary A., 92, homemaker, died Sunday, April 18, 1999. Private services. 
Survivors: sons, John of Dodge City, Eugene of Forest Hill, Md., Charles of Carmichael, Calif.; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Swaim Funeral Home.

Harms, Ervin F., 90, farmer, died Sunday, April 18, 1999. Service 2 p.m. Wednesday, Holy Cross Lutheran Church. 
Survivors: wife, Corrinne; son, Ronald of Dodge City; daughters, Janice Tanner of Newcastle, Wyo., Linda Pelton of Colleyville, Texas; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Holy Cross Lutheran Church Building Fund. Swaim Funeral Home.

Canada, Winifred M. "Winnie," 81, retired Saco Oil Co. secretary, died Monday, April 19, 1999. Service 2 p.m. Thursday, First United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: husband, Charles; sons, David of Lenoir City, Tenn., Richard of Corpus Christi, Texas, Douglas of Crosby, Daniel of Wichita; five grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild. Memorials have been established with the Alzheimer's Association and First United Methodist Church. Carlson Funeral Home.

Greenawalt, Dorothy L., 87, of Lincoln, Neb., formerly of Ellinwood, food service employee, died Saturday, April 10, 1999. Memorial services 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Grace Lutheran Church, Lincoln; 10 a.m. Saturday, Lakin-Comanche Cemetery, Ellinwood. 
Survivors: daughters, Jane French of Pago Pago, American Samoa, Betsy Bjerke of Goodyear, Ariz.; sister, Betty Ziegenbusch of Ellinwood; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with St. John's Lutheran Church. Kimple Funeral Home, Ellinwood.

Spencer, Lois Marie, 77, retired Wichita Veterans Administration Hospital dietitian, died Monday, April 19, 1999. Service 2 p.m. Wednesday, Elmdale United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: sister, Ila Mae Whitlock of Elmdale; brother, Clayton Spencer of Springfield, Mo. Memorial has been established with the Elmdale United Methodist Church. Brown-Bennett-Alexander Funeral Home, Cottonwood Falls.

Holmes, Herschel E., 86, retired construction worker and fix-it man, died Sunday, April 18, 1999. Service 11 a.m. Wednesday, Campbell-Kelley Funeral Home. 
Survivors: wife, Maxine; son, Richard of Newport News, Va.; daughter, Sandra Wenz of Timberlake, Ohio; sister, Ogreta Simmons of Overland Park; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Hospice Inc., Wichita.

Ehler, Lloyd Earl, 79, retired U.S. Post Office postal clerk, died Sunday, April 18, 1999. Service 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Trinity Lutheran Church. 
Survivors: wife, Eileen; son, Gary of Amarillo, Texas; daughter, Nancy Schmidt of Wichita; brother, Harold of Holyrood; sisters, Verna Smith of Pueblo, Colo., Vera Farabaugh of Nardin, Okla., Gladys Bishop of Stillwater, Okla.; four grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; one step-great-great-grandchild. Memorial has been established with Trinity Lutheran Church. Bryant-Christians Funeral Home.

Fox, Lowell E., 86, formerly of Claflin, retired farmer and business, Sun Oilwell Cementing secretary/treasurer, died Saturday, April 17, 1999. Service 2 p.m. Thursday, Bryant-Christians Funeral Home. 
Survivors: wife, Mary; daughter, Carmen Tam of Fremont, Calif.; stepson, Kent Weltmer of Westmont, Ill.; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Claflin Scholarship Fund.

Phillips, Maurice Roy, 67, of Honolulu, formerly of Great Bend, Triad Insurance Agency insurance agent, died Saturday, April 10, 1999. Service 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Bryant-Christians Funeral Home, Great Bend. 
Survivors: wife, Jennie; brothers, Marion of Cleveland, Okla., Francis of Anchorage, Alaska; sisters, Beverly Brummett of Elgin, Ill., Joyce Essmiller of Great Bend. Memorial has been established with the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center for Lung Cancer Research.

Schoendaller, Julius J., 79, retired heavy machinery operator for Hunter Construction, died Sunday, April 18, 1999. Honor guard, rosaries and vigil 6 p.m. today, Hays Memorial Chapel; service 10 a.m. Wednesday, St. Joseph Catholic Church. 
Survivors: wife, Sara; son, LaVern of Hays; daughters, JoAnn Trujillo of Santa Fe, N.M., Paula Keefer of Augusta; brothers, Frank of Longmont, Colo., Wendelin of Hays; four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren.

Troyer, Charity Irene, 92, formerly of Inman, homemaker, former teacher, died Sunday, April 18, 1999. Service 9 a.m. Wednesday, West Liberty Cemetery, Inman; memorial service 11 a.m. Wednesday, Whitestone Mennonite Church, Hesston. 
Survivors: sons, Curtis of Middlebury, Ind., Paul of Lakewood, Colo.; daughters, Leabell Miller of Fairview, Mich., Marilyn Hartman of Haven; brothers, Leroy Gingerich of Versailles, Mo., Paul Gingerich of Hesston, Simon Gingerich of Elkhart, Ind., Clayton Gingerich of Mountain Home, Ark.; sisters, Eunice Histand of Goshen, Ind., Lois Bender of Wellman, Iowa; 12 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary, Mennonite Board of Missions and Schowalter Villa. Miller Funeral Home.

Rock, Sybil M., 81, homemaker, died Sunday, April 18, 1999. Service 10 a.m. Wednesday, Milford Congregational Church. 
Survivors: husband, Bill; daughters, Judy Clausen of Thailand, Karen Novak of Lenexa, Glenna Dautel of Hope; stepson, Tony Rock of Manhattan; stepdaughter, Linda Gramly of Huntsville, Ala.; brother, Charles Singleton of Springfield, Mo.; nine grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Carlson-Becker Funeral Home.

Lisman, Bernice E., 83, of Evergreen, Colo., formerly of Hutchinson, homemaker, died Sunday, April 18, 1999. Rosary 7 p.m. Wednesday, St. Teresa's Catholic Church, Hutchinson; service 10 a.m. Thursday, Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson. 
Survivors: husband, Tracy; son, Stanley Baugh of Anaheim, Calif.; daughter, Donna Wale of Golden, Colo.; sisters, Elizabeth Bourell of Hutchinson, Alice Dunbar of Ephrata, Wash.; two grandchildren. Johnson & Sons Funeral Home.

Mitchell, Ruth M., 85, homemaker, died Sunday, April 18, 1999. Service 2 p.m. Wednesday, Potts Chapel. 
Survivors: sons, Jack of Coffeyville, Don of Sonoma, Calif., Tim of Independence; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Liberty Methodist Church.

Fox, Edward T. Sr., 58, former truck driver, died Sunday, April 18, 1999. Service 2 p.m. Wednesday, Longton Cemetery. 
Survivors: sons, Thomas of Udall, Edward Jr. of Longton; brothers, Wayne of Phoenix, Jesse of Pineville, Mo.; sisters, Mary Shield of Douglass, Georgia Gilbert, Darlene Gilbert, both of Longton; half brother, Bill Johnson of Grand Prairie, Texas; half sister, May Shelton of Arlington, Texas. Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard.

Van Norman, Edith Grace, 90, homemaker, died Monday, April 19, 1999. Service 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Sillin Funeral Home. 
Survivors: husband, Max; son, Lester of Shawnee Mission; sisters, Edna Rush of Wichita, Ethyle Hulse of Marquette, Eunice Hunsinger of Miltonvale, Elizabeth Murray of Augusta; two grandchildren, one great-grandchild. Memorial has been established with Church of the Nazarene.

Bentrup, Esther M., 75, retired Oxnard Press Courier advertising department account executive, died Monday, April 19, 1999. Service 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson. 
Survivors: son, Robert Jr. of Hilton Head, S.C.; daughter, Linda Kay Weeks of Moundridge; brother, Paul Conrad of Houston; sister, Leona Weaver of Lamar, Colo.; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with First Church of the Nazarene, Hutchinson, and the American Diabetes Association. Johnson & Sons Funeral Home, Hutchinson.

Welborn, Mary Frances, 80, homemaker, died Saturday, April 17, 1999. Rosary 7 p.m. today, Roselawn Mortuary; service 2 p.m. Wednesday, St. Mary's Catholic Church. 
Survivors: husband, Theodore; son, Steve of Salina; daughters, Connie Kienzie of Arcata, Calif., Susan Brown of Gardner, Wendy Sweeney of Hays; brother, Jack Apodaca of Palm Springs, Calif.; sister, Loretta Clark of Costa Mesa, Calif.; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Leukemia Society of America.

Blankinship, Carol Ann, 56, registered nurse, died Sunday, April 18, 1999. Service 10 a.m. Thursday, Riley Cemetery, Monett. 
Survivors: husband, Lee; son, Darrel of Sedan; daughters, Susie Loftin, Karen Hopkins, both of Sedan, Mary Werner of Wichita, mother, Dorthea Hutton of Sedan; brother, Clark Hutton of Dexter; sisters, Dianna Hutton of Sedan, Sharon Blankinship of Sedan; 13 grandchildren. Memorial has been established with the Sedan United Methodist Church. Graves Funeral Home of Caney.

Bird, Ora Hazel, 100, of Edmond, Okla., former Stafford resident, homemaker, died Saturday, April 17, 1999. Service 11 a.m. Wednesday, Minnis Chapel. 
Survivors: daughters, Betty Bird-Smith of New Braunfels, Texas, Barbara Hershey of Oklahoma City, Carole Smith of Liberty, Mo. Memorials have been established with Stafford First Christian Church, Oklahoma Christian Home, Edmond, and Village Christian Church, Oklahoma City.

Carlos, Robert A. Don, 82, Sterling Drilling Co. roughneck and Detroiter Mobile Homes carpenter, died Saturday, April 17, 1999. Service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sillin Funeral Home. 
Survivors: wife, Phyllis; sisters, Josephine Irwin of Bartlesville, Okla., Javine Morris of Alexandria, Va. Memorial has been established with the American Cancer Society.

Daggett, Merle L., 81, retired U.S. Postal Service postmaster, died Saturday, April 17, 1999. Service 2 p.m. Wednesday, First Baptist Church. 
Survivors: wife, Gerry; sons, Ronald of Red Bank, N.J., Brent of Nevada City, Calif.; daughters, Janel of Mountain View, Calif., Carol of Watervliet, N.Y.; brother, Lawrence of Independence; four grandchildren. Memorial has been established with First Baptist Church. Miles Funeral Service.

Reynolds, Iona Fern (Dewey), 89, of Altoona, Pa., formerly of Yates Center, retired Fort Riley federal government employee, died Thursday, April 15, 1999. Service 1 p.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, Yates Center. 
Survivors: sons, John Bridwell of Boulder, Colo., Ted Reynolds of Gig Harbor, Wash.; daughters, Madelon Grannas of Hollidaysburg, Pa., Dorothy Reynolds of Louisville, Ky., Kathy Mayhew of Baltimore, Md., Nancy Padilla of Canfield, Ohio; brothers, Owen Dewey of Yates Center, Amil Dewey of Yulee, Fla.; 13 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Campbell Funeral Home, Yates Center.

Brown, Jack W., 80, of Glendale, Ariz., formerly of Wichita, retired Morrell Meats regional sales manager, died Monday, April 26, 1999. Service 11 a.m. Thursday, Heritage Funeral Chapel, Peoria, Ariz. 
Survivors: wife, Etta; daughters, Jacque Bailey, Linda Rea, both of Glendale, Connie Hoskinson of Goddard; sister, Thelma Kimbal of Brookfield, Mo.; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.

Deffenbaugh, Mildred S., 96, former Sedgwick County assistant election commissioner, died Monday, April 26, 1999. Service 10 a.m. Thursday, Zion United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: daughter, Leslie Ingram of Wichita; three grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Hospice, Inc and Zion United Methodist Church. Downing & Lahey Mortuary East.

Erdman, Emma K., 97, formerly of Abilene and Alva, Okla., former Boeing Wichita employee, died Monday, April 26, 1999. Service 2 p.m. today, Wharton Funeral Chapel, Alva. 
Survivors: granddaughter, Michele DeBerry of Wichita; brothers, A.A. Gallon of Alva, Lester Gallon of Fredonia; sister, Dorothy Rose of Woodward, Okla.; two great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren.

Fleitz, Ella D. "Oma," 73, SJJ Wakefield Ranch of Atlanta, Kan., co-owner, died Sunday, April 25, 1999. Service 10 a.m. today, Church of the Magdalen. 
Survivors: husband, Anson; son, James of Wichita; daughter, Susan of Wichita; nephew raised by her, Peter Rauch of Munich, Germany; three grandchildren. Lakeview Funeral Home.

Law, Floyd G., 80, retired Coleman Company tool and die maker, died Saturday, April 24, 1999. Service 1:30 p.m. today, Broadway Mortuary. 
Survivors: wife, Marie; son, Floyd of Wichita; daughters, Risa Holland, Sharon Bryant, Debbie Tuter, Darlene Smith, Linda Acosta, all of Wichita; 22 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild.

Lopez, Nicolas Joe, 1-year-old son of Kara Dorrell and Michael Lopez, died Saturday, April 24, 1999. Service 11 a.m. today, Cochran Mortuary.
Other survivors: brothers, Robert Ayer of Maize, Devon Dorrell of Louisville, Ky., Lee Lopez of Wellington; sister, Mia Lopez of Wichita, grandparents, Connie Irwin of Austin, Texas, Secora Galvan of Wichita, Tom Dorrell of Valencia, Calif., Manuel Galvan of Texas. Memorial has been established with Rainbows United.

Lott, Tommy, 84, retired Merchant Marine seaman, died Saturday, April 24, 1999. Service 2 p.m. Saturday, True Word Full Gospel Baptist Fellowship Church. 
Survivors: wife, Mattie; daughter, Fannie Dupree of St. Louis; 13 grandchildren. Memorial has been established with the American Cancer Society. Hillside Funeral Home East.

Lowe, Jerry J., 68, retired Raytheon Aircraft Co. human resources employee, died Monday, April 26, 1999. Service 1 p.m. Friday, Resthaven Mortuary. 
Survivors: sons, Steven, David, both of Wichita; daughters, Shari Simon, Krystal Jones, both of Wichita; eight grandchildren. Memorial has been established with the Department of Wildlife and Parks.

Patterson, Ethel F., 91, homemaker, died Saturday, April 24, 1999. Service 11 a.m. Thursday, Mission Chapel Mausoleum. 
Survivors: husband, Harley; son, Clarence of Wichita; two grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with St. Paul AME Church. Hillside Funeral Home East.

Saliba, Jimmie M., 84, self-employed businessman and insurance agent, died Monday, April 27, 1999. Services 7 p.m. Thursday, St. George Christian Orthodox Cathedral, 11 a.m. Friday, Old Mission Cemetery. 
Survivors: wife, Virginia; son, Michael II of New Orleans; daughters, Yvonne Saliba Pendleton of Dallas, Oliva Saliba of Wichita; sisters, Jameely Saad, Jeanette Saliba, both of Dothan, Ala., Josephine Cohlmia of Wichita; two grandchildren. Memorial has been established with St. George Christian Orthodox Cathedral. Downing & Lahey Mortuary East.

Schantz, L. Ross "Doc," D.D.S., 85, retired dentist, died Tuesday, April 27, 1999. Service pending. 
Survivors: wife, Wanda; son, Lee of Laguna Niguel, Calif.; daughter, Becky Cook of Lawrence; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Memorials have been established with the Midian Plane of Mercy Fund and Plymouth Congregational Church. Downing & Lahey Mortuary East Chapel.

Schreff, Alfred, 61, executive chef for Latour Management, died Monday, April 26, 1999. Service 10 a.m. Thursday, First Pentecostal Church. 
Survivors: wife, Melanie; son, Jared, daughter, Alexandra, all of the home; brother, Joachim of Frankfort, Germany. Memorial has been established with Hospice Inc. Broadway Mortuary.

Whitehead, Thomas W., 69, died Monday, April 26, 1999. No services. 
Survivors: sons, Howard of Tupelo, Miss., Mark of Manchester, Wash.; brothers, Joe of Andover, Jack of Port Richey, Fla.; sister, Mary Webster of Hemet, Calif.; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Memorial has been established with SCCS Hospice. DeVorss Flanagan-Hunt Mortuary.

Worrall, Ralph Amos, 86, of Shell Knob, Mo., formerly of Wichita and Scranton, retired Southwestern Bell employee, died Friday, April 23, 1999. Services 11 a.m. today, Williamson Funeral Home, Shell Knob. 
Survivors: wife, Helen; sisters, Frances Ritchie of Shelby, Mich., Esther Shafer of Anchorage, Alaska. Memorial has been established with Shriners Childrens Hospitals.

Wright, Earl L., 70, retired KG&E employee, died Sunday, April 25, 1999. No services. 
Survivors: wife, Gladys; sons, Stuart of Cameron Park, Calif., Mike of Sacramento, Calif.; daughters, Earleen Christian of Leon, Linda Wright of Visalia, Calif., Debbie Good of Wichita, Patti Thompson of Bozeman, Mont.; stepsons, Rod Drouhard, Greg Drouhard, both of Wichita; stepdaughters, Delpha Drouhard, Anita McCune, both of Wichita; brothers, Raymond of Taft, Calif., Jack, Allen, both of Snowflake, Ariz.; sisters, Thelma Walden of Wichita, Lillie Austin of Tulare, Calif.; 15 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Sisters of St. Joseph Charitable Works and Hospice, Inc. Broadway Mortuary.

Morse, Ernest A., 80, retired Citizens Bank president and chairman of the board, former employee of Commerce Trust Co., Dun and Bradstreet and Texaco Oil Co., died Saturday, April 24, 1999. Service 10 a.m. Friday, Abilene First Presbyterian Church. 
Survivors: wife, Ruth; daughters, Cathy Whitehair of Abilene, Ann Huntington of Kansas City; stepsons, Donald Joseph of Houston, Richard Joseph of New York City; stepdaughters, Anne Joseph of Mill Valley, Calif., Susan Taylor of Minden, Neb.; sister, Peggy Stark of Houston; six grandchildren. Memorial has been established with First Presbyterian Church. Danner Funeral Home.

Young, Helen E., 89, of Canon City, Colo., formerly of Abilene, retired bakery owner, died Saturday, April 24, 1999. Service 2 p.m. Friday, Abilene Cemetery. 
Survivors: daughter, Mary Grimsley of Canon City, Saundra Stienmier of Castle Rock, Colo.; brother, Karl Rutz, sister, Ann Shane, both of Abilene; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, Abilene.

Russell, Claude H., 88, retired Garfield School custodian, former Sinclair Oil Co. employee, died Monday, April 26, 1999. Service 1:30 p.m. Thursday, First Christian Church, Parsons. 
Survivors: wife, Leona; son, Jerry of Nacogdoches, Texas; stepsons, Fred Moody of Benbrook, Texas, Jim Moody of Wichita; stepdaughters, Jeri Anne Miorandi of Coffeyville, Marcia Costner of Wichita, Phyllis Moody of Little Switzerland, N.C.; brother, Walter of San Diego, Calif.; sister, Darline Barber of Zephyrhills, Fla.; three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with First Christian Church and the American Heart Association. Carson-Wall Funeral Home, Parsons.

Carmean, Martha E., 89, retired licensed practical nurse, died Monday, April 26, 1999. Service 2 p.m. today, Forest Park Cemetery. 
Survivors: son, Elwood Poston of Anthony; daughter, Maurita Lee of Lakebay, Wash.; 10 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Memorial has been established with Anthony Hospital Lab. Elliott Mortuary.

Crow, Mack R., 91, farmer, retired City Power Plant employee, died Tuesday, April 27, 1999. Service 2 p.m. Friday, Elliott Mortuary. 
Survivors: wife, Hope; sons, Glenn of Wichita, Jerry of Casper, Wyo., Gayle Irvin of Andover; daughter, Ethel Connell of Hutchinson; sisters, Wilma Nichols of Haysville, Nellie Rector of Garden City; 13 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren.

Herrin, Harold Hilton, 92, retired Mid West Electric Supply Co. employee, died Friday, April 23, 1999. Service 2 p.m. Friday, April 30, 1999, Central Christian Church, Arkansas City. 
Survivors: wife, Ernestine; daughter, Barbara Herrin of Chicago; nieces and nephews. Memorials have been established with Central Christian Church and Lion Club Sight Foundation. Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home.

Clark, Donald Leroy, 52, former Jim Potter Roofing roofer, died Sunday, April 25, 1999. Private services have been held. Broadway Mortuary, Wichita.

McIntosh, Vesta Evelyn, 104, retired teacher, retired grocery store owner-operator, died Monday, April 26, 1999. Service 2 p.m. Friday, Olson's Mortuary. 
Survivors: son, Dr. James of Missoula, Mont.; daughter, Betty MacNaughton of Leawood; sisters, Sadie Bernhardt of Marion, Margie Pankratz of Salina; eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with United Methodist Church, Canton.

Lousch, Geneva Lois, 91, homemaker, died Tuesday, April 27, 1999. Service 2 p.m. Thursday, First Christian Church. 
Survivors: sons, Richard of Tulsa, Roger of Wichita, Larry of Coldwater, Terry of Terre Haute, Ind.; daughters, Loma Gear of Denver, Carol Kluge of Coldwater, Donna Harper of Woodward, Okla.; sister, June Cox of Coldwater; 22 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with the Comanche County Hospital and Southwind Hospice. Hatfield-Prusa Funeral Home.

McChesney, Joseph W., 71, retired Cities Service Gas Co. operating engineer, died Sunday, April 25, 1999. Service 2 p.m. Thursday, Cambridge (Kan.) Presbyterian Church. 
Survivors: wife, Alberta; daughters, Shavaun Vernon of Bendena, Brenna Dwight of Pennsylvania; mother, Mae McChesney of Dexter; sister, Judith McChesney of Phoenix; four grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Grouse Valley Manor, Cambridge Presbyterian Church and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. Swisher-Taylor & Morris Funeral Home, Winfield.

Callender, Deb, 43, formerly of Holcomb, phlebotomist at Lane County Hospital and formerly at Garden Medical Clinic, died Monday, April 26, 1999. Service 10:30 a.m. Thursday, United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: husband, Mark; son, Sam, daughter, Annie, all of the home; parents, Edwin and Doris Serafini of Camp Verde, Ariz.; brothers, Jay Serafini of Lyons, Colo., John Serafini of Longmont, Colo.; sisters, Karen Weideman of Colorado Springs, Connie Serafini of Fayetteville, Ark. Boomhower Funeral Home.

Broyles, Letha Maree Whitaker, 96, homemaker, died Monday, April 26, 1999. Service 2 p.m. Friday, Maple Grove Cemetery. 
Survivors: sons, Orley Whitaker, Maynard Whitaker, both of Dodge City; daughter, Margaret Lampe of Dodge City; stepdaughter, Eula Ruth Bruce of Wichita; 17 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Good Samaritan Center. Swaim Funeral Home.

Russell, H. Noel, 74, retired Butler County assistant manager, died Monday, April 26, 1999. Service 10 a.m. Thursday, Casement Cemetery, rural Sedan. 
Survivors: wife, Betty; brother, Roland of Ozark, Ark.; sister, Ruth Workman of Independence. Memorial has been established with The Hollow Project, Sedan. Graves Funeral Home, Caney.

Hanson, Lois L., 93, formerly of Wichita, Fort Scott and Lawrence, homemaker, former physical education and math teacher, died Tuesday, April 27. Service 2 p.m. Friday, Plymouth Congregational Church, Lawrence. 
Survivors: son, David of Eudora; sister, Alice Wright of Fort Pierce, Fla.; four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Eudora Nursing Center. Warren-McElwain Mortuary, Lawrence.

Olson, Beulah E., 91, homemaker, died Tuesday, April 27, 1999. Service 2 p.m. Friday, Campbell-Kelley Funeral Home.
Survivors: son, Lyle of Eureka; daughters, Joan Harding of Eureka, Melba Asher of Wichita, Eleanor Adams of Beloit; brother, Ted Freeman of Eureka; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Christ Lutheran Church and Medicalodge of Eureka.

Woods, Donald Lee, 68, retired State of Kansas and Archer Daniels Midland Co. grain inspector, died Sunday, April 25, 1999. Service 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Belleview Cemetery, Buxton. 
Survivors: son, Leslie of Wichita; daughter, Donna Wiersma of Alva, Fla.; sister, JoAnn Solomon of Akron, Ohio; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Memorial has been established with the American Heart Association. Timmons Funeral Home.

Harris, Josephine L., 74, homemaker, died Tuesday, April 27, 1999. Services will be held at a later date. 
Survivors: husband, Raymond; sons, Michael of Bartlesville, Okla., Mark of Norman, Okla., Kirk of Hamilton; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Wilson Funeral Home, Madison.

Classen, Susana Margaret, 80, retired Hoisington National Bank head cashier, former teacher, died Monday, April 26, 1999. Service 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, Fort Scott. 
Survivors: daughter, Sujean Jeffries of Middletown, Rhode Island; sister, Marion Brown of Arkansas City; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with University of Kansas Endowment Fund, Williams Fund.

Hopkins, Cora L., 94, former Boeing and creamery employee, died Monday, April 26, 1999. Service 2 p.m. Thursday, Mount Hope Cemetery, Independence. 
Survivors: daughters, Jeane Jackson of Wildomar, Calif., Ima Scott of Woodburn, Ore.; sister, Nadine Jackson of Irvine, Calif.; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Potts Chapel.

Wiens, Lois, 60, retired Johnson State Bank secretary and former Stanton County Library librarian, died Tuesday, April 27, 1999. Service 10 a.m. Friday, First Southern Baptist Church, Ulysses. 
Survivors: husband, Robert; daughters, Sheila Hoffman of Littleton, Colo., Deanna Wilkerson of Lakewood, Colo.; stepdaughter, Teresa Wiens Carlson of Green River, Wyo.; stepsons, James Wiens, Sam Wiens, both of Wasilla, Alaska, Randal Wiens of Evanston, Wyo.; brother, J.C. Yeager of Westminister, Colo.; two grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren. Memorial has been established with Stanton County Library. Garnand Funeral Home.

Miller, Jenell D., 39, U.S. Navy disabled veteran, died Monday, April 26, 1999. Services 11 a.m. Friday, Zeiner Funeral Home, Marion; 2 p.m. Friday, Burrton (Kan.) Cemetery. 
Survivors: companion, Cindy Coggin of the home; father, Dean Miller of Burrton; mother, Charmaine Shonk of Wichita; sister, Shawn Voth of Marion. Memorial has been established with International Childrens Care.

Roth, Rose B., 96, retired teacher and farmer, died Monday, April 26, 1999. Rosary 7 p.m. Thursday, service 10 a.m. Friday, both at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. 
Survivors: sons, Francis of Los Angeles, Joseph of Overland Park; daughter, Rose Marie Clum of Topeka; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Memorial has been established with St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Frank Funeral Home, Wellington.

Arnett, Delphia Bell, 94, homemaker, died Sunday, April 25, 1999. Service 10:30 a.m. today, Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, Amarillo, Texas. 
Survivors: son, Luke of Los Lunas, N.M.; seven grandchildren including caregiver, LaRonda Powell of Mulvane; 16 great-grandchildren, nine great-great-grandchildren.

Mai, Rubyann (Kloth), 43, formerly of Wichita, Franklin Elementary teacher, died Monday, April 26, 1999. Service 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Salina. 
Survivors: husband, The Rev. Loren Mai; son, Erik, daughter, Amanda Mai, both of the home; parents, The Rev. Robert and Patricia Kloth, brother, Timothy Kloth, sisters, Rhoda Kloth, Ellen Garcia, all of Wichita. Memorial has been established with Immanuel Lutheran Church Foundation. Ryan Mortuary.

Cavanaugh, Louise A., 97, retired St. Mary's College Commerce Department chair, died Saturday, April 24, 1999. Service 10:30 a.m. today, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Esbon. 
Survivors: brother, Joseph Cavanaugh of Plainview, Mich.; several nephews and one niece. Melby Mortuary, Mankato.

Roberts, Grace R., 79, retired Gibson's Store clerk, died Monday, April 26, 1999. Service 2 p.m. Friday, Park Place Christian Church, Hutchinson. 
Survivors: daughter, Sharon Roberts of Wichita; brother, Earl Grigsby of Artesia, N.M.; sister, Edna Sprague of Laurel, Mont.; one grandchild; three great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with the American Heart Association and Park Place Christian Church. Elliott Mortuary.

Fogle, Judith Ann (Knopp), 42, homemaker, died Monday, April 26, 1999. Service 2 p.m. Thursday, Miles Funeral Service, Winfield. 
Survivors: sons, Dustin of Udall, Shane of Dexter; father, John Knopp of Burlington, Iowa; sisters, Clara Johnson, Lin Baker, both of Burlington, Iowa, Rita Hermann of Udall, Johna Knopp of Ponca City, Okla. 

Ashpole, Ava L. "Sue," 86, homemaker and retired U.S.D. 254 kitchen aide, died Saturday, April 22, 2000. Visitation with family 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Hillside Funeral Home East; service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Old Mission Cemetery. 
Survivors: sons, Raymond of Wichita, Gary of Valley Center; daughters, Joan Cook of Enid, Okla., Janice Larson-Ashpole of Sterling, Alaska; sisters, Amy Farrell of Wichita, Georgia Langley of Bellville, Ohio; 18 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Hospice Care of Kansas.

Chamness, Eva Elizabeth, 91, died Saturday, April 22, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Peace Lutheran Church, Andover. 
Survivors: stepdaughters, Betty Jo Hayes of Mount Vernon, Ill., Shirley Chamness of Kirkland, Wash.; brother, Harry Young of Andover; seven stepgrandchildren; six stepgreat-grandchildren; one stepgreat-great-grandchild. Memorial has been established with Peace Lutheran Church, Andover. Downing & Lahey Mortuary East.

Mall, Marie Anna, 105, died Thursday, April 20, 2000. Service 1 p.m. Tuesday, Christ Lutheran Church, Wichita.
Mrs. Mall was born March 7, 1895 in Pocahontas, Mo. Marie was the daughter of Rev. Henry Kumpf and his wife, Elizabeth. She followed her parents to many states where her father was called to congregations. Her father taught Parochial School besides preaching. When Marie was old enough, she began to help her father with teaching. At age 21, Marie married Rev. Oswald E.G. Mall. They served St. James Lutheran Church in Mason City, Iowa, for 33 years, and St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Warren, Ill., for 13 years. Marie served as organist and choir director for most of this time. After retirement in 1961 Marie and her husband moved to Wichita.

Mrs. Mall was preceded in death by, her parents; her husband; sister, Lydia; brothers, Rev. Paul, Rev. Ernst, Rev. Henry, Rev. Fred, and Rev. Christian Kumpf; and son, Rev. Carlton H. Mall. 
Survivors: son, Oswald "Ozzie" of Wichita; eight grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three stepgreat-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Christ Lutheran Church, Wichita. Downing & Lahey Mortuary East.

McNicol, Velma, 84, of San Antonio, Texas, formerly of Wichita and Arkansas City, died Friday, April 21, 2000. No local service. 
Survivors: sons, Don of San Antonio, Douglas of Glen Mills, Pa.; one granddaughter. Porter Loring Mortuary North, San Antonio.

Morgan, Dorothy L. "Polly," 68, homemaker, died Saturday, April 22, 2000. Service 11 a.m. Tuesday, Lakeview Funeral Home. 
Survivors: sons, Floyd Mendenhall, Timothy Mendenhall, Robert Mendenhall, daughters, Bonnie Abbey, Billie Wallis, Bridget Mendenhall, Brenda Tieking, all of Wichita; brothers, Art Sublett of Wichita, Robert Sublett of Perkins, Okla.; 22 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Hospice Inc.

Putnam, George W., 76, of Pottsboro, Texas, formerly of Wichita, retired Federal Aviation Administration weather bureau employee, died Sunday, April 23, 2000. Service 10 a.m. Wednesday, Resthaven Gardens of Memory. 
Survivors: wife, Thelma; son and daughter-in-law, Chris Allen and Karen M. of Wichita; sister, Barbara Y. Gladman of Dodge City; granddaughter, Sara Marie, grandson, David Allen, both of Wichita. The family suggests memorials to Sedgwick County Zoo and Ronald McDonald House, Accent on Kids. Resthaven Mortuary.

Turner, Dorothy, 72, died Thursday, April 20, 2000. A graveside service will be held in Kingfisher, Okla.
Dorothy Hauser was born on July, 22, 1927 to Emil and Pauline Hauser. She attended schools in Hitchcok and O'Keene, Okla., graduating from O'Keene High School in 1945.
In 1946, she and Paul Turner were united in marriage and to this union three sons were born.
Mrs. Turner was preceded in death by her parents and a son. 
Survivors: husband, Paul; sons, Rod, Brad, both of Wichita; sisters, Lucille Roy of Wichita, Marjorie Ogle of Kingfisher, Okla.; four grandchildren; four nephews and nieces. Memorial has been established with Aldersgate United Methodist Church. McCaleb Funeral Home, Weslaco, Texas.

Brown, Mary Ellen, 82, died Saturday, April 22, 2000. Visitation with family 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, service 1 p.m. Wednesday, both at Resthaven Mortuary, Wichita.
Mrs. Brown was a lifelong homemaker except for the seven years that she and her husband owned the Pancake House Restaurant in Junction City. She was a member of Riverlawn Christian Church and a past member of Happy Day HDU, Beta Sigma Phi Sorority and Order of Eastern Star.
Preceded in death by husband of 45 years, Franklin A. Brown. 
Survivors: son, Richard F. of Belle Plaine, Stanley A. of Wichita; daughter, Barbara A. Patterson of Overland Park; stepmother, Inez Boyersmith of Hutchinson; brother, Joe H. Boyersmith of Portland, Ore.; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with American Diabetes Association.

Combs, Dona M., 69, retired Beech Aircraft Corp. engineering clerk, died Saturday, April 22, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Lakeview Funeral Home, Wichita. 
Survivors: husband, William J.; son, William A. of Hugo, Colo.; daughter, Deborah Jones of Andover; sister, Phyllis Arnold of Washington State; grandchildren, Rebecca L. Arena of Andover, Jeremy William Combs, Jessica D. Phillips, Jaye K. Combs, all of Hugo; great-grandson, Ethan Thomas Phillips of Hugo. Memorial has been established with Hospice Inc.

Oliver, Charles R., 65, retired truck driver, died Sunday, April 23, 2000. Service 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Church of Christ. 
Survivors: wife, Betty; mother, Fanny of Cedar Vale; brother, Jerry of Derby; sisters, Lois Rutter of Cedar Vale, Marge Epperson of Phoenix. Memorials have been established with Hospice Inc. and Maude Carpenter Children's Home, Wichita. Wheeler Funeral Home.

Gillespie, James R., 53, former Jim's Well Service owner-operator, died Saturday, April 22, 2000. Visitation with family 5 to 7 p.m. today, Sillin Funeral Home, Lyons; service 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, First Southern Baptist Church, Chase. 
Survivors: wife, Grace; sons, Cameron, James, both of Chase; daughters, Melissa Bethea of Irmo, S.C., Ceneil Ray of Chase; brothers, Robert of Raytown, Mo., William of Kansas City, Mo., Curtis of Chase, Robert Cox of Sacramento, Calif., Randy Cox; sisters, Georgia Fagan of Sacramento, Helen Templeton of Carson City, Nev., Goldie Gates, Betty Gillespie, both of Chase, Ottavia Ludwick of Sterling, Mary Tryhan of Kansas City, Mo.; 13 grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Chase First Southern Baptist Church Youth Group.

Wright, Sara Ann, 55, of Kingston, Okla., homemaker and secretary, died Wednesday, April 19, 2000. Service 2 p.m. today, Crown Hill Cemetery. 
Survivors: husband, Harold; son, Chad Weatherbee, daughter, Charlann Forguson, both of Kingston; stepdaughter, Angie Newman of Durant, Okla.; mother, Maxine Smith of Coldwater; six grandchildren. Hatfield-Prusa Funeral Home.

Genteman, Tolitha Virginia Lee, 73, homemaker, died Saturday, April 22, 2000. Service 10 a.m. Tuesday, Ebersole Mortuary. 
Survivors: sons, Randy, Danny, both of Wichita; daughters, Brenda Adcock of Wichita, Debra Brown of Lenexa, Beverly Gray of Renton, Wash., Dorsey Carter, Lylla Rausch, Gala Mies, all of Conway Springs; 19 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Kansas Lung Association.

Sontag, William M. Sr. "Bill," 93, lifetime Midwestern Stainless Steel Coolware Co. franchise owner and cattle rancher, died Saturday, April 22, 2000. Service 10 a.m. Tuesday, First Presbyterian Church.
Mr. Sontag was born on March 9, 1907, on a farm outside of Latham to Louis S. and Theodosia M. (Thompson) Sontag. As a child, Mr. Sontag attended a one room schoolhouse in Latham. He graduated from Pittsburg State Teachers College. Mr. Sontag was a master sergeant in the Army during World War II, serving four years in China and India.
Preceded in death: brother, Oliver Sontag; sisters, Hazel Baldwin, Louise Doxsee, Ida Faye Sontag. 
Survivors: sons, David of Wichita, William Jr. of Derby; daughters, Greta of Cripple Creek, Colo., Stephanie Haney, Theresa, both of Derby, Charlotte Strouse of Dallas; nine grandchildren. Memorial has been established with First Presbyterian Church. Smith Mortuary.

Sandoval, Richard Pete, 69, cleaning business owner-operator, died Friday, April 21, 2000. Vigil 7 p.m. today, Swaim Funeral Home; service 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. 
Survivors: wife,Rosie; sons, Chris of Knoxville, Tenn., Todd of Overland Park; daughter, Roberta Ney of Hanston; four grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Valley Hope Association.

Siler, Robert J., 79, retired Boeing Wichita employee, died Wednesday, April 19, 2000. Visitation 1 to 7 p.m. today, Dunsford Funeral Home, Augusta; service 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, First Christian Church, Douglass; burial at Elmwood Cemetery, Chanute.
Preceded in death by wife, Pauline, in 1992. 
Survivors: son, Chris of Douglass; grandsons, John, Matt, granddaughter, Beth, all of Augusta. Memorial has been established with Hospice Inc.

Bailey, Floyd "Jim," 77, died Saturday, April 22, 2000. Vigil 7 p.m. Wednesday, Bryant_Christians Funeral Home; service 10 a.m. Thursday, St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. 
Survivors: wife, Christine; brothers, Arthur of Great Bend, George of Mundelien, Ill., Beverly of Lodi, Calif., Jerry of Dodge City; sisters, Letha Barker of Hutchinson, Lois McMullin of Liberal, Norma Jean Burk of New Iberia, La. Memorial has been established with St. Rose School Endowment Fund.

Koch, Doris E., 82, died Saturday, April 22, 2000. Service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Central Baptist Church. 
Survivors: husband, Leonard; son, E. Ray of Steamboat Springs, Colo.; daughter, Betty Immenschuh of Whitehall, Ohio; four grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Central Baptist Church. Bryant-Christians Funeral Home.

Siegrist, Cassie L., 88, retired independent oil operator, died Saturday, April 22, 2000. Memorial service 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Elliott Mortuary. 
Survivors: nephews, Richard C. Putnam of Searcy, Ark., Ronald E. Putnam of Longmont, Colo., Ramon S. Putnam of Woodbury, N.J. Memorial has been established with American Heart Association.

Siemens, Marie, 93, former Buhler Sunshine Home cook, died Saturday, April 22, 2000. Visitation with family 6 to 8 p.m. today, Buhler (Kan.) Mortuary. Services Tuesday: 2 p.m., Hebron Cemetery, rural Buhler; 3 p.m., Hebron Mennonite Church, Buhler. 
Survivors: husband, Alvin; daughters, Marilyn Krehbiel of Pretty Prairie, Vernabelle Stayrook of Silver Springs, Md., Betsy Buller of Hutchinson; brothers, Jacob Friesen of Inman, Abe Friesen of Buhler; sisters, Hulda Prieb, Katherine Penner, both of Inman; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Pleasant View Estates.

Clark, George C., 67, retired Kingman postmaster, former G&G Grocery Store and Clark's AG Grocery Store owner-operator, died Saturday, April 22, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Kingman United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: wife, Gail; sons, David of Waldorf, Md., Calvin of Kingman; sister, Vada Mae Burch of Wichita; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Memorials have been established with Wichita First Church of the Nazarene and Kingman Library. Livingston Funeral Home.

Wright, Harold L., 88, formerly of Hutchinson, retired City of Wichita housing inspector, died Saturday, April 22, 2000. Rosary 7 p.m. today, Sillin Funeral Home, Lyons; service 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Little River. 
Survivors: sons, Jim of Hutchinson, Bruce, Steve, both of Wichita, Randall of Lake Lotawana, Mo.; daughter, Carolyn of Little River; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with American Heart Association.

Tedder, Muriel Patricia, 67, U.S.D. 452 school bus driver, former volunteer fireman and SRS state statistical reporting office employee, died Saturday, April 22, 2000. Service 4 p.m. Tuesday, United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: husband, George; sons, George of Syracuse, Jerry of Manter; mother, Mildred Walker of Manter; brother, "Bud" Walker of Oklahoma City; sisters, Ellen Walcher of Woodward, Okla., "Beth" Devers of Booker, Texas, Linda Donati of Stratford, N.J.; three grandchildren; one stepgrandchild. Memorial has been established with Josephine Goodboo Watson Scholarship Fund. Garnand Funeral Home, Johnson.

Gofourth, William C. "Bill," 79, retired Kansas Army Ammunition Plant general line superintendent, died Friday, April 21, 2000. Visitation with family 7 to 8 p.m. today, Carson-Wall Funeral Home; service 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Four Square Church. 
Survivors: wife, Lora May; sons, Dan Whitson of Warsaw, Mo., Gary Whitson, Nathan Forkner, both of Parsons, Stephen Forkner of Van Buren, Ark., Shawn Gofourth of Joplin, Mo.; daughters, Sheryl Haigh of Lindsborg, Debbie Gullett, Robin Harnar, both of Carl Junction, Mo., Melvetta Sevart, Andrea Christensen, both of Parsons; brothers, Glenn, Chester, Delbert, all of Parsons, Don of Oregon, Ron of Alabama, Jack of Missouri, Fred of Michigan, Jerry of Florida; sisters, Vida Sorrell of McCune, Sharon Gonzales of Missouri; 23 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with American Heart Association.

Willey, Cyril G., 62, retired Parsons State Hospital & Training Center security department employee, former Parsons chief of police, died Friday, April 21, 2000. Visitation with family 7 to 8 p.m. today, service 1 p.m. Tuesday, both at Carson-Wall Funeral Home. 
Survivors: wife, Wanda; sons, Chris, Carl, both of Pittsburg; daughter, Mary Burris, brother, Jerry, both of Parsons; four grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Parsons Youth Crisis Shelter and American Diabetes Association.

Wills, Ray W., 83, retired M-K-T Railway boilermaker-welder, died Saturday, April 22, 2000. Service 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Carson-Wall Funeral Home. 
Survivors: wife, Thelma; daughters, Betty of the home, Pam Burnett of Parsons; three grandchildren. Memorial has been established with First Christian Church.

Haggard, Laura F., 88, homemaker, died Saturday, April 22, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Frank Funeral Home. 
Survivors: husband, Rex; daughters, Wylma Graves of Andover, Linda Boyzuck of Colwich; brother, Charles Gornelsen of Wellington; sisters, Wilma Fender of Walnut Ridge, Ark., Mary Lois Gallagher of Konawa, Okla., Mildred Forrer of Ulysses; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Hospice Inc.

Lamb, Leona P., 92, homemaker, died Friday, April 21, 2000. Service 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Frank Funeral Home. 
Survivors: sons, Louis of Wichita, Larry of Nebraska; daughters, Rose Simmons of Tulsa, Olive Lebeda of Renfro, Okla., Carolyn of Bartlesville, Okla.; 14 grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Alzheimer's Association.

Bayouth, Ferris, 81, retired businessman, died Tuesday, April 25, 2000. Trisagion and service 12 p.m. today, St. George Orthodox Christian Cathedral. 
Survivors: brothers, George, James, Mel, Dave all of Wichita; sisters, Dollie Wimmer of San Diego, Mabel Budgett of Los Angeles, Mary Ann Keifer of Tucson, Woody Leavell of Wichita. Memorial has been established with St. George Orthodox Christian Cathedral. Culbertson-Smith Mortuary.

Calkins, Orville Oscar, 87, retired tool and die maker and grain inspector, died Wednesday, April 26, 2000. Service 3:30 p.m. Friday, Resthaven Mortuary. 
Survivors: wife, Meredythe; sons, Clinton of Hastings, Neb., Gary, Gale both of Wichita; daughters, Phyllis Dodge of Santa Ana, Calif., Sandra Mullin of Wichita; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Alzheimer's Association. 

Chapman, Margaret L. (Jonas), 94, retired Buck's Inc. executive secretary, died Monday, April 24, 2000. Rosary 7 p.m. Thursday, Downing & Lahey Mortuary East; service 9:30 a.m. Friday, Catholic Care Center. 
Survivors: sons and daughters-in-law, Jerome and Sally Jonas, John and Beverly Jonas all of Wichita; ten grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation of Kansas.

Forrest, Hallie June, 83, homemaker, died Wednesday, April 26, 2000. Memorial service 3 p.m. Friday, Pleasant Valley Baptist Church. 
Survivors: husband, Glenn; sons, Paul of Wichita, John of Pasadena, Calif.; daughter, Mary Ann Ward of Smyrna, Ga.; sister, Mildred Morton of Redlands, Calif. Memorial has been established with Pleasant Valley Baptist Church. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family via www.cochranmortuary.com. Cochran Mortuary.

Huebner, Jack L., 69, of Houston, formerly of Wichita, retired Air Force lieutenant colonel and Texas Medical Center Thermal Energy Cooperative executive director, died April 8, 2000. Burial 1 p.m. Friday, Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas; a memorial service has been held. 
Survivors: wife, Bobbie; son, Mitchell of Dallas; daughters, Tracy Stewart of Sulphur Springs, Texas, Janice Calvert of Plano, Texas; sisters, Mary Felts of Pueblo, Colo., Wilma Peters of South Haven, Bonnie Glenn of San Jose, Calif., Juanice Nixon of Wichita, Wanda Clifton of Inola, Okla.; six grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Friends University Scholarship Fund. Bellaire Southwest Funeral Home, Bellaire, Texas. 

Lathem, Helen R., 76, homemaker, died Tuesday, April 25, 2000. Visitation with family 6 to 7:30 p.m. today; rosary 7:30 p.m. today; service 1 p.m. Friday, all at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. 
Survivors: son, Gary of Wichita; brothers, Bob Burns, Don Burns both of Wichita, Norman Burns of Canton, Ga.; sister, Margery Burns of Cincinnati. Memorial has been established with Hospice Inc. Resthaven Mortuary.

Marcic, Vickie S., 46, Boeing Wichita process analyst, died Monday, April 24, 2000. Service 1 p.m. Friday, Downing & Lahey Mortuary East; graveside service to follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens. 
Survivors: husband, Richard; son, Brandon Snyder of Howard; daughter, Krystal Snyder of Wichita; mother, Helen Chapman; sister, Karen James both of Wichita. Memorial has been established with Hospice Inc.

McCool, Josephine, 84, retired registered nurse, died Tuesday, April 25, 2000. Memorial service pending. 
Survivors: husband, Stephen; sons, Patrick, Stan both of Lawrence; one grandchild. Memorial has been established with Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family via www.cochranmortuary.com. Cochran Mortuary.

Mount, Jimmy, 69, retired auto body shop assistant, died Tuesday, April 25, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Friday, Hillside Funeral Home West. 
Survivors: son, Art of Wichita; sisters, Lela Griffin of Wichita, Lavina Goedecke of Fort Worth.

Patterson, Bill, 75, Dolese Brothers maintenance employee, died Wednesday, April 26, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Friday, Lakeview Funeral Home. 
Survivors: wife, Marjorie; son, Ronald of Wakeeney; daughters, Connie Patterson of Wichita, Jennifer Krien of St. Francis; grandchildren, nephews and nieces. Memorial has been established with Salvation Army Bitty Basketball/ West Urban Baseball.

Plehal, Linda M., 53, homemaker, died Monday, April 24, 2000. Memorial service 11 a.m. Friday, Woodland United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: daughters, Charissa Johnson, Nicole Keeley both of Wichita; parents, Robert H. and Dorothy E, Jackson of Wichita; brother, Glenn R. Jackson of Udall; sisters, Mellissa Myers if Boise, Idaho, Marjorie Pritz of Manhattan, Janet Jackson of Wichita, Lorrie Levandowski of Tucson; grandchildren, Kailey Johnson, Hayden Johnson, Colton Keeley, Carson Keeley all of Wichita. Resthaven Mortuary.

Sterrett, Lloyd E., 81, retired Boeing Wichita aircraft engineer, died Tuesday, April 25, 2000. Service 10 a.m. Friday, Mount Vernon United Methodist Church.
Mr. Sterrett was preceded in death by his son, Lynn. 
Survivors: wife, A. Marie; sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Linda of Belle Plaine, Jim and Connie of Clearwater; daughter-in-law, LaVeta Sterrett of Wichita; grandchildren, Patrick Sterrett, Bradley Sterrett, Jenny Spaulding, Carey Sterrett, Tyler Sterrett, Megan Sterrett, Chad Sterrett; grandchild, Macy Spaulding. Memorial has been established with Ninnescah Manor, Clearwater. Culbertson-Smith Mortuary.

Zoglman, Josephine Marie (Ayres), 84, homemaker, died Wednesday, April 26, 2000. Rosaries 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. today; service 10:30 a.m. Friday, all at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Colwich. 
Survivors: sons, ElRoy of Garden Plain, Larry of Maize, Greg, Norm both of Wichita; daughters, Nadine Tiemeyer of Toronto, Sister Marie Zoglman of Derby, Ruth Ocker of Wichita; brothers, Raymond Ayres of Nickerson, Everett Ayres of Viola; sisters, Loretta Horsch of Andale, May Rose Patry of Colwich; 21 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Alzheimer's Association. Wulf-Ast Mortuary, Colwich.

Novak, Larry James, 54, Cessna Aircraft Co. machinist, died Tuesday, April 25, 2000. Rosary 6:30 p.m. today; service 10 a.m. Friday, both at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. 
Survivors: daughters and son-in-law, Kelley and Chuck Bird of Augusta, Kristy Miller of Andover; stepdaughter and spouse, Heather and Robert Johnson of Wichita; stepson, Scott Monnard of Norman, Okla.; mother, Beulah Novak of Wichita; brother, Ed of St. Paul, Minn.; grandchildren, Cody Bird, Laramie Bird both of Augusta, Alex Miller of Andover, Matthew Johnson of Wichita. Memorial has been established with Grandchildren Education Fund. Lakeview Funeral Home. 

Haynes, Ronald D. "Bub," 60, construction and tree trimming employee, died Monday, April 24, 2000. Service 1:30 p.m. today, First Baptist Church. 
Survivors: wife, Mary; son, Gilbert of Chanute; daughters, Pamela Haynes of Chouteau, Okla., Rhonda Newberry of Chanute; brothers, Byrle, William both of Chanute; sisters, Carlene Jordan, Janice Jones both of Chanute, Patricia McMurtray of Wichita; six grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Cherry Street Youth Center. Gibson-Koch-Friskel Chapel.

Clemensen, Betty L. (Wells), 71, retired Vallis-Wngroff Business Forms employee, died Tuesday, April 25, 2000. Service 11 a.m. Friday, Fairview Cemetery. 
Survivors: sons, Mike Lain, Steve Lain both of Cherryvale; daughter, Linda Newland of Wichita; stepdaughters, Mary Ann Kolb, Connie Hugo, Jackie Woods all of Independence; brother, Marion Wells of Chanute; five grandchildren; six stepgrandchildren; one great-grandchild. Memorial has been established with Cherryvale United Methodist Church. Potts Chapel.

Toney, Arnita Cherokee "Turk," 85, former J.C. Penny employee and Coffeyville School District bus driver, died Monday, April 24, 2000. Service 11 a.m. Saturday, Ford-Wulf-Bruns Funeral Service. 
Survivors: son, Gary of Liberal, Mo.; daughters, Judy Roberts of Coffeyville, Joni Toney of Talala, Okla.; brother, Jack Knight of Cherryvale; sister, Helen Walling of Covina, Calif.; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association. 

Porter, Carol Alene, 91, retired teacher, died Tuesday, April 25, 2000. Service 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Viola (Kan.) Presbyterian Church. 
Survivors: sons, Walter of Wichita, Charles of Buhler; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Viola Presbyterian Church and Alzheimer's Association. Ebersole Mortuary.

Bowman, Neva O., 84, homemaker, died Monday, April 24, 2000. Visitation with family 7 to 8:30 p.m. today; service 2 p.m. Friday, both at Kendall Funeral Chapel. 
Survivors: daughters, Dorie Brensinger of Basehor, Gayla Oelkers of Wichita; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.

Fanello, Joseph, 81, retired Honeywell employee, died Wednesday, April 26, 2000. Rosary 7 p.m. Sunday; service 10 a.m. Monday, both at St. Mary's Catholic Church. 
Survivors: wife, Mary; sons, John, Alan both of Derby, Pat of Gilbert, Ariz.; brother, Louis of Athens, Ga.; nine grandchildren. Memorial has been established with St. Mary's Catholic Church Building Fund. Smith Mortuary.

Wagner, Gerald E., 80, retired Natural Gas Pipeline Co. of America area pipeline superintendent, died Tuesday, April 25, 2000. Rosary 7 p.m. today; service 10:30 a.m. Friday, both at Sacred Heart Cathedral. 
Survivors: wife, Berenice; sons, Tom of Boston, Michael of Dodge City; daughters, Mary Birket of McPherson, Anne Wagner of Rociada, N.M., Patricia Wagner of St. Louis; brothers, Ernest of Wichita, Raymond of Omaha; sister, Evelyn Wells of Phoenix; five grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Cathedral Building Campaign and Hospice of the Prairie. Burkhart Funeral Chapel. 

Conrade, Albert M., 70, retired Didde Corp. employee, died Tuesday, April 25, 2000. Visitation with family 7 to 8 p.m. today, Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home; service 2 p.m. Friday, Grace United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: wife, Alice; sons, Russell, Clayton, Floyd all of Emporia; brothers, Raphael, Edward both of Emporia, Aloysius of Rapid City, S.D., Edmund of Olpe; three grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Hand-In-Hand Hospice and Grace United Methodist Church. 

Kluth, James Edward, 54, cook, died Monday, April 24, 2000. No service. 
Survivors: sons, James Hensley of Wyo., Charles of Emporia; daughter, Larissa Splitstone of Wyo.; mother, Zella Gardner of Okla.; brothers, Henry of Okla., Robert Phillips of Texas; seven grandchildren. Carlson Funeral Home.

Salyer, Emil "Sally," 88, Wheat Lands Hotel and Conference Center owner and operator, died Wednesday, April 26, 2000. Service 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Presbyterian Church. 
Survivors: sons, Gary, Ray, Van all of Garden City; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Presbyterian Church and Garden City Community College. Price & Sons Funeral Home.

Harms, Esther, 79, homemaker, died Tuesday, April 25, 2000. Visitation with family 6 to 8 p.m. today, Hillsboro Memorial Chapel; service 2 p.m. Friday, Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Church. 
Survivors: son, Jerry of Durango, Colo.; daughters, Linda Esau, Bev Harms both of Hillsboro; brother, Harold Wiebe of Hillsboro; two grandchildren. Memorial has been established with American Cancer Society.

Riedy, Lawrence F., 79, farmer, died Tuesday, April 25, 2000. Rosary 7:30 p.m. today, Carlson-Becker Funeral Home; funeral mass 10:30 a.m. Friday, St. Phillip's Catholic Church. 
Survivors: wife, Marguerite; sons, Mark of Hope, James of Washington, D.C.; daughters, Marian Riedy of Washington, D.C., Karen Riedy of McLean, Va., Ann Riedy of Andover; brothers, Edwin, Charles, Raymond all of Hope; sister, Mary Donnelly of Elmo; five grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Hope Community/Education Endowment Association and St. Phillip's Catholic Church.

Bourell, Kenneth L. "Kenny," 78, Bourell Draperies and Carpets owner and operator, died Wednesday, April 26, 2000. Service 11 a.m. Saturday, Memorial Park Cemetery. 
Survivors: wife, Joan; son, Timothy of Liberal; daughters, Linda Wedel of Gordonville, Texas, Lorilei Bourell of Colorado Springs; sisters, Helen Huffman of Jackson, Miss., Opal Mouser of Alice, Texas; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Crossroads Christian Church Benevolence Fund. Buhler Mortuary, Buhler.

Yingling, Donald, 57, Central Welding Machine welder, died Wednesday, April 26, 2000. Service 10 a.m. Friday, Johnson & Sons Funeral Home. 
Survivors: wife, Florence; sons, Randy, Steven, Robert all of Hutchinson; daughter, Debra Yingling of Hutchinson; mother, Thelma Yingling of Colby; brothers, Ronald, Richard, Victor all of Hutchinson, Chancey of Colby; sisters, Barbara Carlson, Connie Harvey both of Salina, Wanda Hicks of Colby; 11 grandchildren. Memorial has been established with American Heart Association.

Mehl, Gilbert E., 82, retired farmer, died Tuesday, April 25, 2000. Service 11 a.m. Friday, St. Peter's Lutheran Church. 
Survivors: sons, Gene of Hutchinson, Donald of Donna, Texas, Max of Woodward, Texas; daughters, Mary Mehl of Hutchinson, Betty Beagley of Sterling; sister, Clara Russell of Holyrood; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with St. Peter's Lutheran Church. Sillin Funeral Home.

Beck, Judy, 60, died Monday, April 17, 2000. Service 11 a.m. Saturday, Johnson & Sons Funeral Home. 
Survivors: husband, Maynard; sons, Rudy of Lacompton, Timothy of Lawrence. Memorial has been established with American Cancer Society.

Sherwood, Beulah May, 81, homemaker, died Tuesday, April 25, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Thursday, Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home. 
Survivors: husband, Edward; son, Stephen Smith of Silver Springs, Md. Memorial has been established with Central Homecare and Hospice of Newton.

Crandall, J. Ivan, 86, farmer and oil field employee and Pratt Tribune truck driver, died Monday, April 24, 2000. Service 11 a.m. Saturday, Coats (Kan.) Cemetery. 
Survivors: wife, Lois; daughter, Jolene Barnes of Pratt; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Friendship Manor of Pratt Auxiliary. Ayres-Calbeck Mortuary.

Miller, Verne, 88, retired farmer and former Miller Tree Farm owner, died Tuesday, April 25, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Friday, Plymell Union Church. 
Survivors: son, Francis of Hartsburg, Mo.; daughters, Verna Rundell of Syracuse, Fredys Wasson of Belpre; brothers, Earl of College Park, Md., Ralph of Upland, Calif.; sisters, Laura Quakenbush of Sublette, Mary Vail of Alexandria, Va.; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Plymell Union Church. Garnand Funeral Home, Garden City.

Wolfersperger, Helen Z., 83, homemaker, died Tuesday, April 25, 2000. Service 11 a.m. Friday, Towanda (Kan.) Cemetery. 
Survivors: husband, Ralph; daughter, Michelle Wolfersperger both of Towanda; brother, Bob Kistler of Fairfield, Iowa; sisters, Bertha Stoecker of Marion, Iowa, Margaret Fuller of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Mary Bryant of Des Moines. Memorial has been established with Union Rescue Mission of Wichita. Kirby-Morris Funeral Home.

Blackburn, Valora Lucile, 96, retired Spanish teacher, died Tuesday, Sept. 28. Visitation 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, Williams Funeral Home, Anthony; service 2 p.m. Saturday, Forest Park Cemetery, Anthony. 
Survivors: nephew, Richard Blackburn of Dallas; niece, Carol Coffman of Lakewood, Colo. Memorials have been established with Wichita Presbyterian Manor's Good Samaritan Fund, Anthony Christian Church and American Cancer Society.

Conley, O. Daniel, 42, Earth Grains Bread Co. route driver, died Saturday, Sept. 25, 1999. Service 2 p.m. Monday, Broadway Mortuary. 
Survivors: wife, Bridgett; sons, Daniel of the home, Robert of Chico, Calif.; daughters, Minnetta of the home, Ashley Henneysey of Pratt, Michelle of Chico, Calif.; mother, Minnetta Conley of Wichita; brother, Dwight of Ruskin, Fla.; sisters, Roberta Lewis of Ruskin, Fla., Freda Baird of Prattsburg, N.Y., Virginia Britt of Riverview, Fla.

Embray, Ralph Issac, 72, retired Cessna Aircraft Co. employee, died Friday Sept. 24, 1999. Service 11 a.m. Saturday, Vann-Gettis Funeral Home. 
Survivors: wife, Minnie; sons, Veston and Derek of Wichita, Tony Wallace of Wichita, Edward Wallace of Mission, Thomas and Carmen of Texas; daughters, Ada of California, Mae Jones of Wichita, Bobbie Clay of Bel Aire; sister, Reva Jo Embray-Delpino of Scottsdale, Ariz.; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.

Farran, Howard "Gene," 61, Advantage Sales & Marketing sales supervisor, died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 1999. Rosary 7 p.m. Sunday, service 11 a.m. Monday, both at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. 
Survivors: wife, Colleen; sons, Howard of Phoenix, Paul of Lawrence; daughters, Sister Anne, O.C.D. of Lake Elmo, Minn., Jeanmarie Murry, Kaleen Farran, both of Wichita, Kellie Schmitz of Ft. Smith, Ark., Shelly Jones of Lee's Summit, Mo.; brothers, Jerry of Parsons, Mark of Nevada, Mo.; 11 grandchildren. Memorial has been established with St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church Building Fund. Downing & Lahey Mortuary West.

Faulkner, Marion E., 55, died Saturday, September 25, 1999. Service 5 p.m. Saturday, New Hope Baptist Church, Newburgh, N.Y. 
Survivors: sons, Darryl Green, Mark Smith, both of Wichita, Aaron Smith of Mount Morris, N.Y.; daughter, Cherly Sanders of Wichita; eight grandchildren. Jackson Mortuary.

Helm, Robert, E. , 54, City of Wichita building inspector, died Monday Sept. 27, 1999. Service 1 p.m. Saturday, Resthaven Mortuary. 
Survivors: wife, Shirley; daughters, Stacey Urban of Wichita, Carrie Helm of the home; mother, Vesta Ardnt of Alva, Okla.; sisters, Norma Jean Stone of Beggs, Okla., Rita Knight of Springdale, Ark., Joyce Loftis of Bentonville, Ark.; two grandchildren. Memorial has been established with ALS Association, Keith Worthington Chapter.

Hodges, Vida M., 89, homemaker, died Tuesday, September 28, 1999. Service 11:30 a.m. Friday, Resthaven Mortuary. 
Survivors: sons, Glen of Niangua, Mo., Gene, Jim, both of Wichita, Paul of Palmdale, Calif.; daughters, Mary Wilmott, Sue Huffman, Maggie Turner, Connie Harms, all of Wichita, Martha Kanelakos of Corpus Christi, Texas, Evelyn Strong of Olathe; sisters, Elizabeth Loos of Niles, Mich.; 25 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren.

Hoover, Virgie C. (Sharp) , 76, retired Cessna Aircraft Co. electrical wiring employee, died Wednesday Sept. 29, 1999. Service 2 p.m. today, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary. 
Survivors: companion, Bob Logsdon; sons, Richard Sharp of Wichita, Michael Sharp of Sedgwick; daughter, Virginia Clites of Wichita; brothers, Quincy Utter of Wichita, Hershel Utter of Grand Junction, Colo., Clifford Utter of Wichita; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Hospice.

Miller, James Edward Sr., 71, of Okla., formerly of Wichita, radio stations AABC and KAEZ-FM (Okla.) founder, died Thursday, Sept. 23, 1999. Service Saturday, Corpus Christi (Texas) Catholic Church. Rolfe Funeral Home, Oklahoma City.

Rogers, James Henry, 80, retired Cessna Aircraft Co. sheet metal assembler, died Tuesday, Sept. 28, 1999. Service 10 a.m. Saturday, Greater St. Mary, B.C. 
Survivors: son, Kevin of Wichita; brother, William, sister, Helen Kelley, both of Columbia, Mo.; three grandchildren. Jackson Mortuary.

Stark, Conradin, O.F.M., 92, of Cincinnati, formerly of Wichita, Franciscan Friar, parishes in Emporia, Garden Plain, Wichita, and Kansas City priest, died Monday, Sept. 27, 1999. No local service. 
Survivors: brother, Ernest, sisters, Alvina Dunzer, Josephine Graff, all of Kansas City. Albert Boehmer & son Funeral Home, Cincinnati.

Steven, Mildred, P. , 78, retired homemaker, died Sunday Sept. 26, 1999. Service 10 a.m. Saturday, Hillside Funeral Home East. 
Survivors: husband, Albert; daughter, Deborah Faux of Pheonix; brother, Carlos Polk of Pratt; sisters, Ruby Watkins of Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., Gwendolyn Stroup of Hutchinson, Pauline Jamison of Bartlesville, Okla.; three grandchildren. 

Stewart, Daniel D., 79, World War II veteran and retired service station attendant, died Monday, September 27, 1999. Service 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Clarksville, Texas. 
Survivors: sisters, Zetta Williams of Wichita, Frances Calahan, Christa Bell Stewart, both of Clarksville, Texas. Jackson Mortuary.

Stocks, Bryan Lee, 33, of Homes Beach, Fla., formerly of Wichita, a boat sales company outfitter and mechanic, died Sunday, Sept. 26, 1999. Visitation 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, service 10 a.m. Monday, both at Resthaven Mortuary.
Bryan graduated from Collegiate High School and received an Associate's Degree from Butler County Community College. He toured in the Navy and then settled in New Haven, Conn., then in Waldoboro, Maine, and finally in Orlando Fla. for the past four years. 
Survivors: father and stepmother, Earnest and Karen Stocks of Wichita; mother and stepfather, Jean and George Angle of Wichita; sister and brother-in-law, Christy and Kevin Atterberry of Lawrence; grandmother, Gertie Stocks of Fairfield, Ala.; uncle and wife, Tom and Rochelle Stocks of Arab, Ala.; uncle, Tom Barber of Loxley, Ala.; aunt and husband, Martha and Scott Burrough of Fultondale, Ala.; aunt, Harriet Barber of Birmingham, Ala.

Tate, Lawrence A., 74, retired Boeing Wichita executive board member and retired Lodge #834 union organizer and president, died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 1999. Service 10 a.m. Saturday, Resthaven Mortuary. 
Survivors: wife, Maxine; sons, Larry of Andover, Jerry of Wichita; sisters, Florence Herd of Ava, Mo., Pauline Brixey of Wenatchee, Wash., Hazel Turner of Wichita; four grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial has been established with American Heart Association.

White, Leslie R., 74, retired Boeing Wichita electronics instructor and automobile mechanic, died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 1999. Service 3 p.m. Saturday, Resthaven Mortuary. 
Survivors: wife, Marie; sons, Bill of Wichita, Leslie of Des Moines, Wash.; brothers, Paul, Phillip, both of Wichita; sister, Virginia Harlow of Buda, Texas; one grandchild. Memorial has been established with Make-a-wish Foundation.

Falkenberg, Tom, 85, retired farmer and John Deere employee, died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 1999. Rosary 7:30 p.m. today, funeral 10:30 a.m. Saturday, both at St. Martin's Catholic Church. 
Survivors: son, Paul of Caldwell; daughters, Ella Dale of Coyle, Okla., Helen Mitchell of Wellington; sister, Fawnie Wiley of Conway Springs; eight grandchildren. Memorials have been established with St. Martin's Altar Society and Caldwell Hospital Auxiliary. Elliott-Schaeffer Mortuary.

Wulf, Cleota Viola (Lansdown), 92, homemaker, died Tuesday, Sept. 28, 1999. Service 11 a.m. today, St. Paul's Lutheran Church. 
Survivors: daughter, Wanda Miller of Cheney; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Wulf-Ast Mortuary, Garden Plain.

Pearson, Sophia Ina, 92, homemaker, died Thursday, Sept. 30, 1999. Visitation noon to 9 p.m. (family present 7 to 8 p.m.) Sunday, Kendall Funeral Chapel; service 2 p.m. Monday, Simpson United Methodist Church, Alta Vista. 
Survivors: husband, John; sons, Charles of Great Bend, John Jr. of Dublin, Calif., Lloyd of Tonganoxie, Donald of Concordia, Dick of Omaha; daughters, Berti Teneyck of Haysville, Deloris Raby of Pickens, S.C., Debra Wilson of Americus; sisters, Celia Glessner of Junction City, Donna Cowdin of Jamesville, Minn.; 31 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Emmanuel United Methodist Church.

Burress, Kenny, 75, former hydraulic technician, died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 1999. Service 10 a.m. Saturday, Sunset Lawns Cemetery. 
Survivors: daughter, Linda Rhine of Pico Rivera, Calif.; sister, Clair Christoph of Leadville, Colo.; two grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with American Cancer Society. Carlson Funeral Home.

Andersen, Alta May, 99, homemaker, baby sitter and nurse, died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 1999. Service 2 p.m. Saturday, Memorial Lawn Cemetery. 
Survivors: sons, Stanley of Goddard, Glenn of Emporia; daughter, Audrey Weller of Emporia, Mary Brust of Wichita; sisters, Dorothy Vincent of Hutchinson, Elizabeth Marin of Emporia; 15 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Emporia Fire Department Light Stick Fund. Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home.

Near, Scott A., 40, Marine veteran, Valley View Cemetery and Sunset Memorial Gardens labor foreman, died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 1999. Visitation 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, service 2 p.m. today, both at Garnand Funeral Home. 
Survivors: wife, Stacie; parents, Jay and Sue Near of Garden City; brothers, Steve, Curtis, both of Garden City, Mitchell of Lawrence. Memorial has been established with American Diabetes Association.

Gabriel, Rhoda Lena, 78, homemaker and baby sitter, died Tuesday, Sept. 28, 1999. Gathering at the home; visitation 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and 9 to 11 a.m. Monday, service 11 a.m., all at Fryberger Mortuary. 
Survivors: husband, Frank; son, Dennis of Topeka; daughter, Kathy Ann Lamb of Great Bend; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Memorial has been established with Highrise Kitchen Band.

Gunn, Richard Joseph, 86, Gunn's Clothing Store owner-operator, died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 1999. Private family memorial service. 
Survivors: wife, Mary; sons, William of Denver, Robert of Mishawaka, Ind., Lyle of Great Bend; daughters, Kathryn Lawrence of Dayton, Ohio, Rosemary Clark of Neosho, Mo.; brother, Robert of Great Bend; sisters, Marjorie Stoskopf of Santa Maria, Calif., Patricia Campbell of San Antonio, Texas; 14 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with First Congregational, United Church of Christ. Bryant-Christians Funeral Home.

Whisler, Beryle Mae Etta, 90, homemaker, died Tuesday, Sept. 28, 1999. Services 2 p.m. today, Brockmeier Funeral Chapel; burial today, White City (Kan.) Cemetery. 
Survivors: daughter, Berylene Brockmeier of Herington; sister, Ferne Potter of Abilene; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with American Heart Association.

Schmidt, Charles W., 85, former Harvey County Highway Department employee and retired Hesston Corp. employee, died Thursday, Sept. 30, 1999. Visitation 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Miller Funeral Home; service 10 a.m. Monday, College Mennonite Church. 
Survivors: son, Richard of Bozeman, Mont.; daughters, Jeanne Banulski of Dixmont, Maine, Marilyn Ruby of N. Aurora, Ill., Carol Sooby of Newton; brothers, Harold of Hesston, Clarence of Ferndale, Wash., Milton of Walton, Earl of Pawnee Rock; sisters, Elsie Zielke of Newton, Edna Schrag of Wichita; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Alzheimer's Association, Parkinson's Disease Association and Camp Mennoscah.

Blackford, Maud Alice, 89, retired rural elementary school teacher (Graham, Trego and Cheyenne Counties) and Hill City third grade teacher, died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 1999. Visitation 8 to 11 a.m. today, Spencer Chapel; visitation 1 to 2 p.m. today, service 2 p.m., both at Hill City (Kan.) United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: daughter, Pauline Fishel of Colby; brother, Bill Wood of McPherson; stepson, Robert Blackford of Albert; stepdaughters, Charlene Hildebrand of Logan, Shelia Blackford of Henderson, Colo.; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Hill City United Methodist Church.

Little, Sanford M., 79, Army veteran and retired City of Hoisington employee, died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 1999. Memorial service 10 a.m. Monday, First Christian Church. 
Survivors: wife, Mary June; sons, John of New Haven, Mo., Sanford II of Kilgore, Texas; daughter, Rhonda of the home; sister, Arlene Schultz of Wellington; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Memorials have been established with First Christian Church and Sunflower Diversified Services. Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.

Fortner, Margaret J. "Maggie," 73, retired Wal-Mart salesperson, died Thursday, Sept. 30, 1999. Visitation 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today, Elliott Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Fairlawn Burial Park. 
Survivors: son, Cliff Avery of Gastonia, N.C.; daughters, Diane Strausberg, Rene Morford, both of Hutchinson; stepsons, Lee Fortner Jr., Mike Fortner, Bruce Fortner, all addresses unavailable; stepdaughters, Marla Rainwater of Bremerton, Wash., Cindy Broder, address unavailable; mother, Anna Seward Brice-Nash, sister, Martha Graber, both of Hutchinson; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Leukemia Society of America.

Potter, Clifford Leroy, 87, retired farmer and accountant, died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 1999. Service 2 p.m. Monday, Elliott Mortuary. 
Survivors: stepsons, Karl Shultz of Ephrata, Wash., Andrew Shultz of Hutchinson, Mark Shultz, Clark Shultz, both of Wichita; 16 stepgrandchildren; 20 stepgreat-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with American Heart Association.

Regier, Elizabeth, 88, domestic worker, died Tuesday, Sept. 28, 1999. Service 10 a.m. today, first Mennonite Church. 
Survivors: several cousins. Memorial has been established with First Mennonite Church. Buhler Mortuary, Buhler.

Sitts, Leo A., 69, social security field representative, died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 1999. Service 11 a.m. Monday, First Christian Church. 
Survivors: wife, Mary; son, Richard of Albuquerque; stepson, William Baker of Houston; stepdaughter, Virginia Meyer of New Braunsfels, Texas; brother, Osa of McPherson; sister, Madonna Damsgard of Sheffield, Ala. Memorials have been established with First Christian Church and American Cancer Society. Potts Chapel.

Snider, George H., 93, retired Larned State Hospital aide, died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 1999. Visitation noon to 8 p.m. today, Morell Funeral Home; service 4 p.m. Saturday, Syracuse (Kan.) Cemetery. 
Survivors: wife, Eva of Leoti; son, Herndon of Joplin, Mo.; daughters, Laura Neuman of Kanopolis, Margaret Pritchard of Leoti; 22 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Kanopolis Public Library.

Kimzey, Vada P. (Towery), 83, homemaker, died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 1999. Service 2 p.m. Monday, Longton Baptist Church. 
Survivors: husband, Ralph; sons, David, Kevin, both of Elk City; daughters, Ruth Murphy of Austin, Colo., Faith Huddle, Maradean Phinney, both of Independence, Marguerite Rasmussen of Pratt, Janet Hadlock of Longton; sister, Helen Williams of Sedan; 18 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Longton Senior Citizens and American Heart Association. Zimmerman Funeral Home, Howard.

Henricks, Vergel H., 86, retired farmer and retired Boeing Wichita employee, died Tuesday, Sept. 28, 1999. Service 10 a.m. today, Hillside Funeral Home West. 
Survivors: son, L.D. of Sedgwick; daughter, Roseann Stith of Tulsa; brother, Durwood of Wichita; sister, Mary Underwood of Brush, Colo.; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with American Diabetes Association.

Bailey, Betty Jane, 71, USD #373 employee, died Tuesday, Sept. 28, 1999. Service 2 p.m. today, Petersen Funeral Home. 
Survivors: husband, Sam; son, Glen of Wichita; daughters, Linda Hahn of Katy, Texas, Nancy Mitzel of Newton; mother, Dorothy May Dougherty of Newton; sisters, Alice Perry of Newton, Anna McLemore of Wichita; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Newton Church of God. 

Wahl, Albert L. "Al," 79, Marine veteran, Wahl Rexall Drugstore owner and pharmacist and Plainville State Bank director and treasurer, died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 1999. Visitation 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today, Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel; service 10 a.m. Saturday, Plainville United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: wife, Chelsa Mae; son, David of Smith Center; sisters, Doris Phillips of Seattle, Wash., Martha Jean Dole of Fellows, Calif. Memorial has been established with Plainville United Methodist Church.

Badillo, Juan Q. Sr. "John," 66, former cross-country truck driver and retired Central Trailers employee, died Tuesday, Sept. 28, 1999. Service noon Saturday, First Assembly of God, Clinton. 
Survivors: wife, Lavancha; sons, John of Wichita, Roberto of El Dorado; daughters, Carolina of Tulsa, Elva Holliman of Weatherford; brothers, Thomas of Clinton, Mencho of Foss, Gilbert of Oklahoma City; sisters, Rosa Ortiz of Burns Flat, Janie Acura of Sentinel, Jessie Nunez of Drumright, Mary Badillo, Esther Badillo, both of Clinton; stepsons, Herschel Brooks, Dale Brooks, David Brooks, Donald Brooks, all of Wichita; stepdaughters, Linda Wright of Wichita, Alice Duerson of Pratt; nine grandchildren; 18 stepgrandchildren; two great-grandchildren; seven stepgreat-grandchildren. Stanley-Lee Funeral Home.

Hornung, Bernard L., 86, farmer and retired CrustBuster employee, died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 1999. Vigil 7:30 p.m. today, service 10 a.m. Saturday, both at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. 
Survivors: sons, Robert of Vinita, Okla., Norbert of Offerle; daughters, Celine Hall of Larned, Carol Correll of Spearville, Jane Werner of Offerle; brother, William of Stratton, Colo.; sister, Martha Tasset of Dodge City; 12 grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 14 stepgreat-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Parkview Villa or Windthorst Heritage. Swaim Funeral Home, Dodge City.

Charlsen, Robert Allen "Bob," 70, also of Newton, Navy veteran and heavy equipment operator, died Thursday, Sept. 30, 1999. Service 11 a.m. Monday, Parker-Price Mortuary. 
Survivors: wife, Wilma; daughters, Kathi Rakestraw of Tecumseh, Debra Payne of Topeka; brothers, C.W. of Newton, George of Wichita; sister, Georgia Tigner of Columbus, Ohio; five grandchildren. Memorial has been established with American Heart Association.

Vossen, Rose Lee, 91, died Sunday, Sept. 26, 1999. Service has been held. 
Survivors: daughter, Janet Whitehead of Westwood Hills; brother, Charlie Garretson of Clearwater; sister, Blanche Rosenberry of Borger, Texas; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. Paylor Funeral Home, Midwest City, Okla.

Anderson, Lloyd Brad, 52, retired U. S. Postal Service letter carrier, died Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1999. Visitation 7 to 8 p.m. Friday, Downing & Lahey East; services Saturday, 10 a.m., College Hill United Methodist Church, Wichita, 2 p.m., Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Salina. 
Survivors: wife, Patricia; son, Brian, daughter, Jennifer, both of Wichita; mother, Dorothy of Salina; sisters, Dorothy Divelbess of Salina, Sandra Emig of Hope. Memorial has been established with College Hill United Methodist Church and American Red Cross.

Bolt, Donna J. (Maxwell), 65, former U.S.D. 259 elementary school secretary, died Monday, Nov. 1, 1999. Memorial service 11 a.m. Saturday, First Church of the Nazarene. 
Survivors: son, Mike of Maize; mother, Jean Maxwell of Salina; brother, Keith Maxwell of Tacoma, Wash.; seven grandchildren. Memorial has been established with American Cancer Society. Ryan Mortuary, Salina.

Butts, Burel E., 78, retired Boeing Wichita roll operator, died Monday, Nov. 8, 1999. Service 1 p.m. Friday, Resthaven Mortuary. 
Survivors: son, Douglas of Wichita; daughter, Patricia Johnson of Hutchinson; brothers, Arnold of Lampe, Mo., Robert of Wichita; sister, Mildred Williams of Lanagan, Mo.; three grandchildren. Memorial has been established with American Cancer Society.

Chapman, Gretta Jeanne, 72, homemaker, died Tuesday Nov. 9, 1999. Memorial service Friday Nov. 19, 1999, 1:30 p.m., Old Mission Mortuary. 
Survivors: brothers, Jack, Billy, Denny Davis all of Dayton, Ohio. Greg Werner, daughter, Sharon Shafor, grandson, Ray Travelstead. John Miller, daughter, Jackie Miller, Don Keenan, granddaughter, Michelle Keenan, great-granddaughters, Brooke, Shyann, great-grandson, Jonathan. Justin Clinton, granddaughter, Heather Clinton, great-grandson, Gage. Son, Michael Shafor, Dona, granddaughter, Hope, grandsons, Mike, Scott, Eric. Tim Keefe, daughter, Helen Stover, grandsons, Danny, great-grandson, Jordan, great-granddaughter, Shelby, grandson, Brian Stover, granddaughter, Tammy Stover. Son, Steve Shafor, granddaughters, Nicole, Crystal Shafor. Son, John Shafor, Gayle, granddaughter, Gretta, great-granddaughter, Rylee, granddaughter, Casi. Son, Billy Chapman, grandson, Stephen. Son, Dennis Chapman, granddaughter, Courtney. Daughter, Celia Chapman.
Gretta's extended family include: George and Virginia Ablah, their children, Robert, Mary, George, Carol, Jay, Tony, Jeff, Jodi, Jerry, Nellie, 17 grandchildren and Smokey.

Dawson, Roland H. "Harry," 79, retired Kelly & Dawson Heating and Air Conditioning partner, died Saturday, Nov. 6, 1999. Service 10 a.m. Friday, Byrd-Hillside Funeral Home. 
Survivors: wife, Caroline; son, Roland Jr. of Edmond, Okla; daughter, Katherine Dawson of Topeka; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Memorial has been established with Salvation Army,

Dillon, Anita Patricia "Pat," retired St. Francis Hospital registered nurse, died Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1999. Visitation 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Friday, Downing & Lahey Mortuary East; Vigil 8 p.m. Friday, service 9 a.m. Saturday, both at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. 
Survivors: son, Larry of Temple, Texas; daughter, Patricia Wolf of Lenexa; brothers, John O'Donnell of Wichita, Max O'Donnell of Clay Center; sisters, Natalie Fisher, Joann O'Donnell, both of Clay Center, Dorothy Connor of Wichita; four grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Daughters of Isabella No. 235, 4569 N. Rushwood Court, Wichita, Kan. 67214, and Via Christi Foundation.

Ott, Margaret O., 85, homemaker, died Tuesday Nov. 9, 1999. Service 11 a.m. Friday, Lincoln Cemetery in Lebo, Kan. 
Survivors: son, Charles of Wichita; daughter, Linda Hammerle of Wichita; brother, James Edwards of Emporia; sister, Lorene Bethurem of Emporia; one grandson; two great-granddaughters. Memorial has been established with Hospice of Kansas. Jones VanArsdale Funeral Home.

Sherwood, Randy L., 44, Secure America ADT branch manager, died Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1999. Memorial service 10 a.m. today, Hillside Funeral Home West. 
Survivors: wife, Donna; sons, Steven, Marcus, daughter, Jessica, all of Wichita; mother, Donna of Coffeyville; brothers, Dennis of Iola, Jim of Elgin, Ill.; sisters, Vickie Bayles of Lowell, Ark., Terry Savala of Dearing, Paula Hensley of Coffeyville, Debra Torres of Rogers, Ark. Memorials have been established with American Heart Association and American Diabetes Association.

Sullivan, Fay, 94, retired Price Auto Service credit manager, died Tuesday Nov. 9, 1999. Service 2 p.m. today, Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Goddard, Kan.
Mr. Sullivan attended Wichita Business College. He was also a member of East Heights United Methodist Church and Masonic Lodge. 
Survivors: wife, Zelma; nephews, John Jones of Branchville, S.C., Galen Craig, Larry Craig both of Goddard, Tom Ferguson of Dodge City; nieces, Janatha Vining of Caney, Dianne Houser of Topeka, Janice Dillinger of Emporia, Joan Monckton, Carol Kane both of Wichita, Shirley Grulich of Canon City, Colo.; sister-in-law, Virginia Markel of Wichita. Memorial has been established with East Heights United Methodist Church. Culbertson-Smith Mortuary.

Walling, Colonel Robert J., 81, of Santa Rosa, Calif., formerly of Wichita, retired Air Force, died Saturday, Nov. 6, 1999. Memorial service 2 p.m. Saturday, Santa Rosa Memorial Park Chapel. 
Survivors: sons, John of Sacramento, Calif., Larry of Denver, Bill of Santa Rosa; daughter, Marilyn Drumheller of London; brother, Conrad of Groveland, Calif.; 11 grandchildren. Memorials have been established with American Cancer Society and Hanna Boys Center. Lafferty & Smith Colonial Chapel.

Lytle, Eula Z. "Rusty," 69, retired Andover School cook, died at her home, Monday Nov. 8, 1999. Service 10 a.m. today, Andover United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Janis, Ron and Cindy all of Andover, Jamie and Terri of Castle Rock, Colo.; daughters and sons-in-law, Sandy and Neil Andrews of Derby, Cindy and Kim Shaffer of Wichita; sisters, Aleen McLaughlin of Hillsboro, Gerry Wallace, Lorene Davis both of Andover; grandchildren, Jessica Harmon, Jennifer Lytle, Jared, Joel and Jaime Andrews, Nathan, Graham and Leila Shaffer, Brian and Kevin Lytle, Jack and Sam Lytle. Preceded in death by husband, Gerald Lytle. Memorial has been established with Andover Senior Citizens Center, 311 W. Central Andover, Kan. 67002. Downing & Lahey East Mortuary.

Ballinger, William, 75, farmer and former Boeing Co. employee, died Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1999. Service 1:30 p.m. Friday, Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home. 
Survivors: wife, Wanda; son, William Craig of Arkansas City; daughters, Janet Berg of Arkansas City, Rebecca Cale of Nakusp, British Columbia; brothers, Wesley of Wichita, Alford of Colwich, Loren of Swansea, S.C.; sisters, Bessie Lou Burris of Albuquerque, Mary Lefors of Wichita; eight grandchildren. Memorial has been established with American Heart Association.

Cantrell, Emma Lou, 71, retired grocery meat wrapper, died Monday, Nov. 8, 1999. Memorial service 10 a.m. Saturday, Haysville (Kan.) United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: son, Thomas L. of Belle Plaine; daughters, Karen Prohaska of Plattsmouth, Neb., Penny Voyles of Wichita, Jody Conn-Thorburn of Augusta; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with American Cancer Society. Hatfield-Smith-Mortuary, Belle Plaine.

Stephen, Mary, 90, homemaker and former nurse aide, died Tuesday Nov. 9, 1999. Visitation 2 to 8 p.m. today, Spencer Chapel of Hill City, 1 to 2 p.m. Friday; service 2 p.m. Friday, both at Bogue United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: son, Leon of Bogue; daughter, Geraldine Schmidt of Ft. Collins, Colo.; brother, Ivan Kenyon of Bogue; sister, Eleanor Ekman of Mesa, Ariz.; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Memorials have been established with Graham County Hospital and Bogue United Methodist Church.

Edwards, Ashlynn Grace, 7 day old infant, died Tuesday Nov. 9, 1999. Service 11 a.m. Saturday, Homestead Cemetery, east of Clements, Kan. 
Survivors: parents, Tom and Michelle Edwards; grandparents, Larry and Becky Edwards of Clements, Rita Campbell of Aurora, Colo., Bob and Sharon Campbell of Lakewood, Colo. Brown-Bennett-Alexander Funeral Home.

Hines, Angela Kay, 34, died October 29, 1999. Service 2 p.m. Sunday, First Presbyterian Church. 
Survivors: mother, Ferne Hines of the home; brother, Tim Plumb of Lenexa; sisters, Lynn Williams of Santa Anna, Calif., Pamela Plumb of Westminster, Calif., Paula Burdris of Huntington Beach, Calif. Memorial has been established with Special Olympics. Brown-Bennett-Alexander Funeral Home.

Wilson, Vernon A., 57, J. E. Merritt pipe fitter, died Saturday Nov. 6, 1999. No service. 
Survivors: wife, Naomi; daughter, Donn Brown; two grandchildren. Kirby-Morris Funeral Home.

Pfeifer, Robert A. "Bob," 78, retired farmer, died Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1999. Vigil 7 p.m. Friday, Hays Memorial Chapel; service 10 a.m. Saturday, Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. 
Survivors: wife, Caroline; son, Alan, daughter, Carolyn, both of Hays; brothers, Marcus of Hays, Vitus of Longmont, Colo.; sisters, Ida Brungardt, Ann Hoffman, both of Hays, Sister Clara Pfeifer of Wichita; two grandsons. Memorial has been established with Hospice of Hays Medical Center.

Cook, Martha Ann (Dixon), 50, homemaker, died Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1999. Family visitation 7 to 8 p.m. today, Elliott Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sacred Heart Cathedral, Salina. 
Survivors: husband, Robert; daughters, Amber of Manhattan, Kelsey of Hutchinson; mother, Anna Choate of Salina. Elliott Mortuary.

McCarty, Faith, 94, homemaker, died Sunday, Nov. 7, 1999. Service 10 a.m. Saturday, Valley View Cemetery, Garden City. 
Survivors: sisters, Helen Rand of Maumelle, Ark., Adabel Murphy of Simla, Colo. Garnand Funeral Home, Garden City.

Roth, Dale William, 62, retired heavy equipment operator, died Monday Nov. 8, 1999. Service 10 a.m. Friday, St. Andrew's Catholic Church. 
Survivors: wife, Wilburta; son, Kevin Prouty of Hughes Springs, Texas; daughters, Stacy Whittley, Rachel Robertson both of Independence; sisters, Ethel Huser of Fredonia, Norma Starling of Broken Arrow, Okla., Mary Lyman of Lakeside, Ariz.; three grandchildren. Memorial has been established with American Cancer Society. Webb & Rodrick Funeral Home.

Schuckman, Edwin Isadore, 79, plumber, farmer and Schuckman Plumbing & Heating owner, died Thursday, Nov. 4, 1999. Service has been held. 
Survivors: wife, Isabelle; sons, William, Rodney, both of La Crosse, Curtis, Chad, both of Olathe, Ruben of Hays; daughters, Carol Howell of Wichita, Velita Larson of McPherson, Marlene Wasinger of Hays, Diona Patterson of Plainville, Emily Hallam of Ulysses, Jennifer Leapheart of Kansas City, Mo., Germaine Barrows of Talmo, Ga.; brothers, Freddie of La Crosse, John of Gorham, Robert of Aurora, Colo.; sisters, Isabel Stremel, Lucy Unrein, both of Hays, Mary Ann Herl of Victoria, Edna Miles of Winter Haven, Fla.; 19 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Janousek Funeral Home.

Lee, Aileen M., 72, formerly of Wichita, retired University of Kansas School of Medicine employee, died Tuesday, Nov. 2, 1999. Service has been held. 
Survivors: mother, Leta Myers of Weston, Mo.; daughter, JoEllen Powell of Leavenworth; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.

Neigenfind, Willard H., 83, retired Maize Schools bus mechanic, died Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1999. Service 2 p.m. Saturday, Wulf-Ast Mortuary, Colwich. 
Survivors: wife, Gladys; sons, Eugene of Wichita, Donald of Maize; brother, Vilas of Antigo, Wis.; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with American Heart Association.

Brannan, Hazel B., 92, former elementary school music teacher, died Tuesday Nov. 9, 1999. Service 11 a.m. Friday, United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: son, Roger of Manhattan; brother, Richard Atkins of Ames, Iowa; sisters, Naomi Hodgson of Columbia, Mo., Wanda Culbertson of Bartlesville, Okla. Memorials have been established with The First Christian Church of Manhattan, United Methodist Church of Meade and KSU Foundation for the Irvin & Dora Atkins Scholarship Fund in the College of Agriculture. Fidler-Orme Mortuary.

Megonigle, Ann, 83, retired Sears, Roebuck and Co. sales clerk, died Tuesday Nov. 9, 1999. Graveside service 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Mulvane Cemetery. 
Survivors: daughter, Carmen Megonigle of Mulvane; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with SCCS Home Health and Hospice. Senter-Smith Mortuary.

Hall, Carl, 78, retired Stangles Radiator employee, died Tuesday Nov. 9, 1999. Service 2:30 p.m. Friday, Sunset Lawns Cemetery. 
Survivors: several cousins. Kirby-Morris Funeral Home.

Reiss, Blanche E., 75, retired manufacturing office manager, died Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1999. Service 2 p.m. Saturday, First Church of the Nazarene. 
Survivors: daughters, Joyce Claassen of Beatrice, Neb., Nancy Craemer of Leawood; brother, Orville Horst of California; sisters, Grace Ketterman of Leawood, Edith Orndoff of Newton, Doris Regier of Elbing; four grandchildren. Memorial has been established with First Church of the Nazarene Music Department. Petersen Funeral Home.

Boyd, the Rev. Nellie H., 96, retired minister, died Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1999. Family visitation 7 to 8 p.m. today, Carson-Wall Funeral Home; service 10:30 a.m. Friday, First Assembly of God. 
Survivors: several nieces and nephews. Memorial has been established with First Assembly of God.

Pond, Golda M. (Reed), 94, homemaker, died Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1999. Service 10 a.m. Saturday, Cherryvale (Kan.) Christian Church. 
Survivors: daughter, Marilyn Pond Jaeger of Stony Brook, N.Y.; one grandchild. Potts Chapel of Cherryvale.

Rempe, Laurene A., 79, homemaker, died Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1999. Rosary 3 p.m., Vigil 7 p.m., both today at Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel; service 10 a.m. Friday, Sacred Heart Catholic Church. 
Survivors: sons, Francis, Walter, both of Wichita, Ed of Hays, Lawrence of Independence, Mo., David of McPherson; daughter, Mary Ann Acklin of Brookfield, Wis.; brothers, Alfred Becker of Natoma, Louis Becker, Norman Becker, both of Plainville; sisters, Hilda Dreiling of Plainville, Neola Wasinger of Hays; seven grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Sacred Heart School and Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Ekholm, Mable L. (Abplanalp), 79, of St. Charles, Ill., retired Postal Service employee, died Monday, Nov. 8, 1999. Memorial service 11 a.m. Saturday, Potwin Christian Church. 
Survivors: sons, Gene of Phoenix, Dene of Basking Ridge, N.J., Walter of Houston; daughters, Sharon Greene of Phoenix, Kay Westbrook of St. Charles; brother, Bob Abplanalp of North Newton; sisters, Bernice Harvey of Potwin, Maxine Harris of Fort Worth, Lois Ingram of Tampa, Fla.; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Special Olympics. Alternative Services of Illinois.

Baker, Ora H., 94, farmer and stockman, died Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1999. Service 2 p.m. Saturday, Protection Mennonite Church. 
Survivors: daughters, Alma Hostetler of Harper, Virginia Oyer of Wooster, Ohio; brother, Chester of Protection; sister, Fern Schultz of Lake Elsimore, Calif.; 12 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Memorial has been established with Protection Mennonite Church. Hatfield-Prusa Funeral Home, Coldwater.

Tucker, Bobbie E., 71, retired waste transportation truck driver, died Wednesday Nov. 10, 1999. Service noon Friday, Ryan Mortuary. 
Survivors: wife, Jolene; son, Mike Tucker; daughters, Jean Tucker, Jan Derrico; brother, Donald; three grandchildren, all of Salina.

Kidder, Tresa Jo (Durham), 45, Valley Co-Op grain accountant, died Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1999. Rosary 7:30 p.m. Friday, Miles Funeral Service, Winfield; services 10 a.m. Saturday, Holy Name Catholic Church, Winfield, 5 p.m., Lucas (Kan.) Cemetery. 
Survivors: husband, Jack; son, Robbie, daughter, Fawn, both of the home; parents, Robert and D'Avalon Durham of Lucas; sisters, Jeanine Innes of New London, Minn., Rebecca Hallauer of Holton. Memorials have been established with Wm. Newton Memorial Hospital Cancer Center of Kansas and Winfield Area Emergency Medical Services.

Huse, Priscilla Fay, 64, retired National Garment Co., Artex and Country Critters employee, died Wednesday Nov. 10, 1999. Service 2 p.m. Friday, Catholic Owl Creek Cemetery. 
Survivors: mother, Florence Hoag of Yates Center; sons, Kenneth Williams of Springfield, Mo., Chuck Jr. of Dunlap, Chet of Humboldt; daughters, Beth Wilson of Hartford, Charlene of Quenemo, Berta Parks of Yates Center; brothers, Leonard of Leroy, Joe of Yates Center, Tom of Calif.; sisters, Florence Moots of San Jose, Calif., Alice Anderson of Milpiteas, Calif.; 24 grandchildren; one great-grandchildren. Campbell Funeral Home.

Barnes, David W., 60, of Birmingham, Ala., formerly of Wichita, former children's dentist, died Monday Nov. 1, 1999. Service 11 a.m. Friday, Elmwood Cemetery, Augusta. 
Survivors: wife, Carol Ann of Birmingham; sons, Todd of Monroe, La., Scott of Houston, Clayton of Lincoln, Neb.; daughter, Amy Elizabeth of St. Louis; brother, Thomas of Wichita; sister, Trudy Sammer of Franklin, Tenn. Memorial has been established with American Heart Association. Dunsford Chapel.

Blanc, Margaret E., 72, homemaker, died Monday Nov. 1, 1999. Service 1 p.m. today, both at Church of the Resurrection. 
Survivors: sons, Gary of Rose Hill, Warren of Kechi; daughter, Cathy Anderson of Wichita; brothers, Elmer Wolke of Wichita, Ralph Wolke, Donald Wolke both of Derby; sisters, Dorothy Schulte of Wichita, Evelyn Bagwell of Calif., Betty White of Haysville, Ann Wolke, Lucille Wolke both of Derby; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Church of the Resurrection Building Fund. DeVorss-Flanagan-Hunt Mortuary.

Bruce, Matt, 42, warehouseman, died Sunday Oct. 31, 1999. Private family service. 
Survivors: companion, Mary Lowery; son, Erik of Wichita; mother, Carol of Wichita; father and step-mother, Herbert and Paula Bruce of Wichita; brother, Douglas of Wichita; stepsister, Paulette Webb of Los Angeles.

Crane, Charles P., 101, retired teacher and carpenter, died Wednesday Nov. 4, 1999. Service 1 p.m. Saturday, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary. 
Survivors: son, Melvin of Wichita, Norman of Salem, Ore.; sister, Patricia Hansen of Kettle Falls, Wash.; ten grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with West Towne Baptist Church.

Cromwell, Lola Evelyn, 80, of Fairview, Okla. formerly of Wichita, retired Cessna Aircraft electrical wiring employee, died Tuesday Nov. 2, 1999. Visitation 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today, Resthaven Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m. Friday, Glorious Bible Church. 
Survivors: sons, Wallace of Albuquerque, N.M., Phillip, James, Daniel all of Wichita, Jason of Grand Prairie, Texas; daughter, Janice Patterson of Fairview, Okla.; 15 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren.

Dougherty, Grace, 78, homemaker, died Monday Nov. 1, 1999. Wake 7 p.m. today, Smith & Kernke Funeral Chapel; mass 10 a.m. Friday, St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Oklahoma City. 
Survivors: husband, Bill; children, Jerry of Oklahoma City, Jeff and Diane Newhouse of Oklahoma City, Matt of Marion; sisters, Margaret Dougherty, Ruth Heatly, Mary Jane Jacques all of Mulvane, Helen York of Robertsdale, Ariz.; brothers, Ray of Oklahoma City, Kelly of Hinton, Okla., Pat of Columbia, Mo.; four grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Carmelite Monastery Piedmont, Okla.

Elliott, Elsie Minnie, 97, former Rorabaugh-Buck Department Store secretary, died Tuesday Nov. 2, 1999. Service 1 p.m. Friday, Cochran Mortuary. 
Survivors: daughter, Marjorie Bell of Costa Mesa, Calif.; brothers, Bryan Schultz, Dale Schultz both of Wichita, Curtis Schultz of Dayton, Texas; sister, Etta Pickering of Wichita. Memorial has been established with Lincoln Baptist Church. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family at CochranMortuary.com.

Gulley, Samuel Daniel, 70, retired Beech Aircraft experimental technician, died Sunday Oct. 31, 1999. Visitation 1 to 8 p.m., Old Mission Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Messiah Baptist Church. 
Survivors: wife, Sylvia; son, Larry of Wichita; daughter, Debbie Jackson of Valley Center; sister, Aletha Farris of Haysville; four grandchildren; one great-grandson.

Hess, Edward P., 81, retired Coleman Company press operator, died Tuesday Nov. 2, 1999. Service 11 a.m. Saturday, Grace Presbyterian Church. 
Survivors: sons, Gary, Gregory both of Wichita; companion, Erma Kestler of Wichita; brothers, Oliver of Peabody, Daniel of Valley Center, Albert of Cassoday, Raymond of Monett, Mo., John of Wichita; sisters, Dorothy Johnson, Esther Stucky both of Peabody; two grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Grace Presbyterian Church and Hospice, Inc. Downing & Lahey Mortuary East.

Hull, Hazel K., 100, homemaker and retired Beech Aircraft Co. bookkeeper, died Tuesday Nov. 2, 1999. Service 10 a.m. Friday, Broadway Mortuary; graveside service 1:30 p.m. Friday, Moline Kansas Cemetery. 
Survivors: husband, Earl; stepson, Clyde of Wichita; stepdaughter, Bobbie Templeman of Medford, Ore.; brother, Frank Telford of Wichita; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild.

Hunt, Bernice, 58, retired Via Christi St. Joseph Campus housekeeping supervisor, died Tuesday Nov. 2, 1999. Service 1 p.m. Monday, St. John's Baptist Church. 
Survivors: husband, Lugene; sons, Thaddeus of Kansas City, Tyrone of Oklahoma City, Lugene Jr., Ivan, Reggie all of Wichita; daughters, Cynthia Hunt, Sheila Hunt, Rosalie Hunt all of Wichita; brother, Calvin Jones of St. Louis; sisters, Lillie Anderson of Wichita, Marie Harris of Chakia, Ill., Marcella Parker of O'Fallon, Ill.; 23 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Hillside Funeral Home East.

Jackson, Josephine Marjorie "Jody," 56, homemaker, died Monday Nov. 1, 1999. Service 2:30 p.m. today, Lakeview Funeral Home. 
Survivors: husband, Dennis; sons, Dennis II, Jamie both of Wichita; daughter, Dee Dee of Wichita; brother, Eldon Haun of St. Roberts, Mo.; sister, Ruby Jansen of Columbia, S.C.; one grandchild.

Mason, Earl E. "Gene," 84, retired Boeing Wichita wood pattern maker, died Tuesday Nov. 2, 1999. Service 1 p.m. Friday, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary. 
Survivors: wife, Elizabeth; sons, Richard of Goddard, James of Wichita; daughter, Sue Woods of Broomfield, Colo.; two grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Trinity United Methodist Church and Wichita Air Museum.

McEachern, Aidan Roy, infant, died Wednesday Nov. 3, 1999. Service 3 p.m. Friday, Resthaven Mortuary. 
Survivors: parents, Ryan and Kristi of the home; grandparents, Cindy and Roy Tlkington of Wichita, David Jones of Kansas City, Mo., Robert and Cheryl Dixon of Wichita, Rick and Terri McEachern of Seminole, Okla; great-grandparents, Elden and Doty Lipp of Wichita, Harvey and Maggie Jones of Wichita, Ralph McEachern of Wichita, Fred and Carolee Brown of Wichita.

Navrat, Leonard F., D.D.S., 67, dentist, died Tuesday Nov. 2, 1999. Vigil 7 p.m. Friday; service 10 a.m. Saturday, both at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church of Andover. 
Survivors: wife, Joan; sons, John of Wichita, David of Kansas City, mo., Tom of Andover; daughters, Julie Lingenfelter of Plainview, Neb., Susan Stopford of Annapolis, Md.; brothers, Robert of Marion, M.L. of Rochester, N.Y.; eight grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Breakthrough Club 1005 E. Second St. Wichita, Kan. 67213, Newman University 3100 W. McCormick Wichita, Kan. 67213, and St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church 123 N. Andover Rd. Andover, Kan. 67002. Downing & Lahey Mortuary East.

Palmer, Norris O., 80, retired Boeing Wichita aircraft employee, died Tuesday Nov. 2, 1999. Visitation 1 to 8 p.m. today; service 2 p.m. Friday, both at Old Mission Mortuary; burial, Prairie Lawn Cemetery, Wellington, Kan.

Capt. Norris O. Palmer proudly served his country in the army corp. of engineers from 1941-1952. Capt. Palmer first served in Europe, leading his troops in battle in operation overload in the Normandy invasion, continuing serving in France until he was wounded in 1944. After his recovery Capt. Palmer transferred to the Pacific where he served in Japan during the occupation. Capt. Palmer was awarded the American Theater, European Theater, WWII Bronze Star, WWII Victory Medal, Purple Heart, Occupation Japan and the Good Conduct. In 1997 Capt. Palmer was awarded the Medaille du Jubile for his sacrifices in helping liberate France.
After serving his country Norris worked at Boeing Wichita as an oiler and mechanic, and for Austin Fireworks Co. simultaneously. Norris retired in 1983. 
Survivors: daughter and son-in-law, Sherrie and Rev. Bruce Laird of Ouray, Colo., Lori Palmer of Wichita; brother, Noble of Kingston, Okla.; sisters, Phyllis Gaddie of Wellington, Norene Davis of Grove, Okla., Joan Davis of Clarendon, Okla.; four grandchildren, Juli Durrance of Katy, Texas, Jill Laird of Atlanta, Ga., Jeff Laird of Telluride, Colo., Eden Palmer of the home; great-grandson, Johnny Durrance of Katy, Texas. Memorial has been established with Wichita Children's Home 810 Holyoke Wichita, Kan. 67208.

Race, Wesley A. II, 89, retired C.H. Robinson Company manager, died Monday Nov. 1, 1999. Service 10:30 a.m. Friday, Downing & Lahey Mortuary East.
Mr. Race graduated from Omaha University and received his business administration degree. He was a member of East Heights United Methodist Church. He also belonged to Albert Pike Lodge, Shaef Veteran Command, Scottish Rite Consistory, Midian Shrine as Midian Shrine Ambassador, and V.I.P. of Midian, life member of V.F.W. Mr. Race was also a WWII Master Sergeant, Army veteran serving in Etousa-G-5 Staff Headquarters under General Eisenhower. His hobbies included reading, traveling, and playing bridge. 
Survivors: wife, Grace "Betty"; son, Wesley III of Ft. Worth; grandchildren, Wesley Race IV of Wichita; Desiree Wilson of Wichita; three great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial has been established with Midian Shrine Plane of Mercy.

Schrag, Patricia A., 58, of Globe, Ariz. Formerly of Wichita, died Monday Oct. 25, 1999. Service 3 p.m. Saturday, Grace Memorial Chapel, W.S.U. 
Survivors: husband, Ed Maddox; stepdaughter, Lisa Casper; daughters, Tara Boadu, Tanya Brooks; sisters, Nancy Hopkins, Sandra Humphreys; brother, Robert Bishop. Memorial has been established with Kansas 4-H Foundation 116 Umberger Hall Manhattan, Kan. 66506-3417. Lamont Mortuary Globe, Ariz.

Shirley, James Wallace III, 76, retired Cereal Food Processors warehouseman, died Tuesday Nov.2, 1999. Service 1 p.m. Saturday, Resthaven Mortuary. 
Survivors: wife, Romia; sons, Michael Lee of Tucson, Mark, Mitchell both of Wichita; daughter, Marsha Weaver of Wellington; sister, Edna York of Lancaster, Mo.; seven grandchildren. Preceded in death by: son, Steven Ray. Memorial has been established with American Lung Association and Hospice, Inc.

Sharlow, Leon Eugene, 49, former Fuel and Line aircraft refueler, died Saturday Oct. 30, 1999. Service 1 p.m. Friday, The Salvation Army- Wichita Citadel. 
Survivors: mother, Evangeline of Wichita; brothers, Sanford of Johnston, N.C., David of Wichita, Phillip of Summerfield, Fla., Raymond of Wichita; sisters, Ruth Cargile of Wyandotte, Okla., Beth Miller of Hutchinson. Resthaven Mortuary.

Smith, Billy Dean, 67, retired City of Wichita landscaper, died Tuesday, Nov. 2, 1999. No service. 
Survivors: brothers, Ernie, Allan both of Wichita; sisters, Regina Littlefield of Wichita; Melba Junker of Charolette, N.C. Hillside Funeral Home West.

Coggins, Paul E., 76, retired Total Petroleum employee and Naval reserves, died Tuesday Nov. 2, 1999. Service 11 a.m. Friday, Mt. Hope United Methodist Church, Geuda Springs, Kan. 
Survivors: wife, Sandra; son, Dennis of Chandler, Ariz.; daughter, Beverly Ingram of Wichita; sisters, Virginia McMullin of Hastings, Mich., Elanora McMullin, Bonnie Smith both of Arkansas City, Madge McGuigan of Tulsa; stepbrother, Jerry McCutcheon of Arkansas City; stepsisters, Treva Casson of Oxford, Bonnie Jo Younk of Belleview, Neb.; two grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Hospice, Inc. Hawks Funeral Home.

Curl, Kelsey Marion, 73, retired construction superintendent, died Tuesday Nov. 2, 1999. Service 10 a.m. Saturday, First Christian Church, McPherson. 
Survivors: sons, Robert , Harold, Herb all of McPherson, Delbert of Hoxie; daughter, Juanita McClung of Goodland; brother, Harry of Baxter Springs; 16 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Hawks Funeral Home.

Stehlik, Wilfred Charles Jr. "Chuck," 58, farmer, died Monday Nov. 1, 1999. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. today, Carlson Funeral Home; service 2 p.m. Friday, Memorial Lawn Cemetery. 
Survivors: wife, Ann; sons, Tony, Chris both of the home. Memorial has been established with Burlingame First Responder's Rescue Squad.

Gonzalez, Jason R., Pfc., 20, Marine Corps, died Sunday Oct. 31, 1999 of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Service 10 a.m. Saturday, All Saints Catholic Church, Ft, Worth, Texas. 
Survivors: parents, Raymundo and Trinidad Gonzalez of Ft. Worth; brothers, Tony Salas Jr., Andrew Gonzalez both of Ft. Worth; sisters, Alicia Binmadshel, Jacole Drake both of Ft, Worth; grandparents, Dionel and Angelina Gonzalez of San Antonio; fiancee, Annie Thompson. Greenwood Funeral Home, Ft. Worth, Texas.

Kozushko, Kumiko "Judy," 71, homemaker, died Tuesday Nov. 2, 1999. Service 11 a.m. Saturday, Lakeview Funeral home. 
Survivors: daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Craig Gordainer of Derby; sister, Fumie Mityatsu of Fukuoka, Japan; granddaughters, Becky Baker, Jennifer Kozushko both of Derby.

Speer, Willard Sid, 77, of Florence, Ariz. formerly of Dodge City, retired Firestone Co. employee, died Sunday Oct. 31, 1999. Visitation 1 to 8 p.m. Friday, Swaim Funeral Home; service 10 a.m. Saturday, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. 
Survivors: wife, Georgia; daughter, Patricia Shindledecker of Moreno Valley, Calif.; sister, Ethel Lee of Denver; two grandchildren. Memorial has been established with American Heart Association and American Diabetes Association.

Waller, Lenora, 78, retired Finney County Engineers Office bookkeeper, died Tuesday Nov. 2, 1999. Service 10:30 a.m. Friday, First Christian Church. 
Survivors: son, Thomas of Garden City; daughters, Linda Stanley of Garden City, Shirley Goldsberry of Meade; sisters, Ethel Salter, Estella Hate both of Garden City; brothers, Buss Solze of Garden City, Arthur Solze of Limon, Colo.; six grandchildren. Memorial has been established with First Christian Church.

Shelor, Marion Edward, 78, former Natural Gas Pipeline of American District Superintendent, died Wednesday Nov. 3, 1999. Visitation 2 to 9 p.m. today, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Bryant-Christians Funeral Home; service 10 a.m. Saturday, Bryant-Christians Funeral Home. 
Survivors: wife, Charlene; sons, Michael of Phoenix, Robert of St. Louis; mother, Nellie of Dodge City; brothers, Claude of Topeka, E. Dean of Ingalls; sister, Laura Carlson of Dodge City; six grandchildren. Memorial has been established with American Ex-Prisoner of War Organizations or Trinity United Methodist Church.

Splane, Lula E., "Dude," 74, homemaker and retired Chanute Credit Bureau office manager, died Monday Nov. 1, 1999. Visitation 7 to 8 p.m. today; service 11 a.m. Friday both at Gibson-Kock-Friskel Funeral Home. 
Survivors: daughter, Sandra Cromwell of Independence; sister, Thelma Bruce of Skiatook, Okla.; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Cherry Street Project.

Dorherty, Alice M., 91, homemaker, died Wednesday Nov. 3, 1999. Visitation 7 to 8 p.m. Friday, Hays Funeral Home; service 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Evangelical Convenant Church. 
Survivors: sons, Edward Jr. of St. Louis, Wendall, Patrick both of Salina, Chales of Des Moines, Michael of Lindsborg; daughters, Bernadette Heline of Salina, Betty Holcombe of Lindsborg; stepdaughters, Leona Oyster of Paola, Nadine Threasher of Springdale, Ark.; sisters, Anna Iiruska of Paola, Ota Robie of Overland Park; 15 grandchildren; seven stepgrandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. 

Smith, Terry Lynn, 47, construction worker, died Sunday Oct. 31, 1999. Service 1 p.m. Friday, Graves Memorial Chapel. 
Survivors: mother and stepfather, Clara and Wesley Burch of Caney; son, Jeremy Smith; daughter, Stephanie Smith both of Sacramento, Calif.; brothers, Michael, Roland both of San Pablo, Calif.; sister, Cindy Williams of San Palbo, Calif.; four grandchildren. Memorial has been established with American Heart Association.

Gilchrist, Robert Edwin, 77, Gilchrist Lumber and Hardware owner and operator, died Tuesday Nov. 2, 1999. Service 2:30 p.m. Friday, Crown Hill Cemetery. 
Survivors: wife, Pauline; daughters, Faye Graff of Pratt, Paula Gilchrist of Pittsburgh; sisters, Patricia Delaney of Boynton Beach, Fla., Twyla Faye Carter of Wichita; four grandchildren. Hatfield-Prusa Funeral Home.

Hogan, Edmond James, 90, retired Assistant Bank Commissioner of Kansas, died Tuesday Nov. 2, 1999. Rosary 7:30 p.m. today, Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel; service 10 a.m. Friday, Christ the King Catholic Church; graveside service 4 p.m. Friday, Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Salina. 
Survivors: daughter, Ann Hogan Clark of Salina; son, James of New York City; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Sacred Heart High School 230 E. Cloud Salina, Kan. 67401.

Pope, Anna B., 75, homemaker, died Monday Nov. 1, 1999. Service 2 p.m. Lakeview Memorial Gardens. 
Survivors: son, Larry of Newton; daughters, Dona Atwater of Topeka, Phyllis Fetters of San Francisco; sister, Della Stoner of Bentonville, Ark.; seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with American Lung Association, American Diabetes Association and American Cancer Association.

Thorsell, Dr. Marguerite V., 78, retired teacher, died Monday Nov. 1, 1999. Service 11 a.m. Saturday, Vilas (Kan.) Cemetery.
Dr. Thorsell attended Pittsburg State University, University of Denver and received her docorate from University of Kansas. She also attended Vilas Lutheran Church. Dr. Thorsell taught school in Wilson County, Mankato, and Hutchinson and worked for over 32 years at the State Board of Education in Special Education Administration. She also taught at the University of Wyoming and University of Houston. 
Survivors: brother, Galen Thorsell of Chanute; sister, Verna Campbell of Altoona. Memorial has been established with First Congregational Church of Topeka for the Habitat for Humanity and The Sheltered Living for the Handicapped of Topeka. Johnson Mortuary.

Mies, Arnold August, 67, farmer and stockman, died Wednesday Nov. 3, 1999. Rosary 7 p.m. Friday, Livingston Funeral Home; service 10:30 a.m. Saturday, St. Rose Catholic Church, Mt. Vernon, Kan. 
Survivors: wife, Betty; sons, Tom of Marion, Roy of Belle Plaine, Ron of Kingman, Robert McCall of Denver; daughter, Trudy Milford of Kingman, Bonnie Hageman of Round Rock, Texas, Jeannie Getz of Wichita; brothers, Dennis of Harbor City, Calif., Allen of Parsons, Gene of Mt. Hope; sisters, Pat Neville of Neodosha, Norma Ash of Carthage, Tenn., Doris Canning of Missoula, Mont.; eight grandchildren. Memorial has been established with St. Rose Catholic Church and Hospice, Inc.

Garland, Marianne F., 90, of Pueblo, Colo., formerly of Wellington, retired school teacher, died Tuesday Nov. 2, 1999. Service 10 a.m. Friday, First Presbyterian Church. 
Survivors: son, John of Lawrence; daughters, Sally Foulks of Pueblo, Colo., Susanne Evans of Loveland, Colo.; sister, Jean Swartz of Great Bend; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with First Presbyterian Church.

Utt, Beatrice Adeline "Addie," 85, retired C.R. Anthony Company employee, died Tuesday Nov. 2, 1999. Visitation 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Swisher-Taylor & Morris Funeral Home; service 10 a.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church. 
Survivors: sons, Gary of Winfield, Charles of Carbondale; daughters, Janice Hoag, Nancy Odell both of Winfield; sisters, Doris Bobitt of Port Isabel, Texas, Maxine Champlin of Denison; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with First Baptist Church. 

Bruce, Matt, 42, warehouseman, died Sunday Oct. 31, 1999. Private family service. 
Survivors: companion, Mary Lowery; son, Erik of Wichita; mother, Carol of Wichita; stepfather, Lee Avery of Toronto; father and step-mother, Herbert and Paula Bruce of Wichita; brother, Douglas of Wichita; stepsister, Paulette Webb of Los Angeles. Cochran Mortuary. Condolences may be e-mailed through cochranmortuary.com.

Durbin, David Patrick, 44, Vanier Graphics printing press operator, died Thursday, Nov. 4, 1999. No service. 
Survivors: wife, Nancy; sons, Brian of Fontana, Calif., Garrett of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.; daughter, Elizabeth Durbin of Clarks Summit, Pa.; mother and father-in-law, Shirley and Donald Clark of Wichita; brothers, Ronald of Lake Elsinore, Calif., Donald of Hawaii, Michael of Alaska; sister, Marylyn Ray of Oregon, Wis. Memorial has been established with American Cancer Society. Smith Mortuary.

Graves, Earl T., 87, retired Wheeler-Kelly and Hagny Investment Co. vice president in charge of real estate; commercial, industrial and residential developer; real estate broker; commercial and industrial sales, and land developer, died Thursday, Nov. 4, 1999. Service 1 p.m. Monday, Cochran Mortuary.
Mr. Graves was a longtime member of First Presbyterian Church and serviced in the Navy during World War II. He was a former National Association of Home Builders national director, Spike Club of the National Association of Home Builders life member, Wichita Area Home Builders Association past president, Wichita Metropolitan Area Board of Realtors member, Wichita Traffic Commission former chairman, Metropolitan Area Planning Commission Zoning Advisory Committee former member and East Sedgwick County Sewer District advisory board member.
He was greatly involved in various industrial and residential developments for the Wheeler-Kelly-Hagny Investment Co.; among these were Midland Industrial Addition, Airport Industrial Addition, The Village, East Village, Woodlawn Village, Rockwood, Prairie Park and Brentwood as well as Tanglewood and North Village in Derby and Eden's Addition and Prairie Village in Clearwater. 
Survivors: wife, Helen; sister, Mary Caviness of Wichita. Memorials have been established with Hospice of Kansas and Wichita Presbyterian Manor Good Samaritan Fund. Condolences may be e-mailed through cochranmortuary.com.

Hahn, Sydney Bernice, 91, Women's Air Service veteran, commercial pilot-flight and ground instructor, Beech Aircraft Corp. and Boeing Wichita government inspector and Wichita City Library assistant librarian, died Wednesday, Nov. 3, 1999. No local service. 
Survivors: brother, Eugene of St. Joseph, Mo.; sisters, Pat Bergsten of Chesterfield, Mo., Virginia Griffin of Maize, Lois Leverton of Auburn, Calif. Chamberlain Funeral Home, Oregon, Mo.

Hess, Edward P., 81, retired Coleman Co. press operator, died Tuesday Nov. 2, 1999. Service 11 a.m. today, Grace Presbyterian Church. 
Survivors: sons, Gary, Gregory, both of Wichita; companion, Erma Kestler of Wichita; brothers, Oliver of Peabody, Daniel of Valley Center, Albert of Cassoday, Raymond of Monett, Mo., John of Wichita; sisters, Dorothy Johnson, Esther Stucky, both of Peabody; two grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Grace Presbyterian Church and Hospice. Downing & Lahey Mortuary East.

Hesse, Jean Louise, 77, homemaker, died Thursday, Nov. 4, 1999. Rosary 7 p.m. Sunday, service 10 a.m. Monday, both at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.
Mrs. Hesse graduated from Wichita State University in 1945 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She has been a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, D.A.R. and The Agatharian Club. 
Survivors: husband, J. Francis; sons, Steve, Tom, Tim, Jeff, Joel, Mike, Matt, Chris, Karl, all of Wichita; daughters, Paula Hlobik of Eagle, Idaho, Suzanne McHenry of Derby, Anne Warner of San Jose, Calif., Carolyn Hesse of Wichita; brother, John Kimel of Riviera, Ariz.; 39 grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial has been established with Catholic Care Center and Wichita Children's Home. Downing & Lahey Mortuary East.

Schofer, Nathan, of Maryland, formerly of Wichita, died Thursday, Nov. 4, 1999. No local service. 
Survivors: daughters, Sylvia Ambaruch of Washington, D.C., Phyllis Silverman of Richmond, Va.; brother, Maurice, sisters Lillian Greenwald, Ann Chayt, Edith Sussman, all of Baltimore; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial has been established with Congregation Ahavath Achim, Wichita. Sol Levinson & Bros. Funeral Directors, Pikesville, Md.

Sweetland, Melvin E., 66, Union Movie Projectionist, died Wednesday, Nov. 3, 1999. Service 10 a.m. today, Hillside Funeral Home East; graveside service 1 p.m., Newkirk (Okla.) Cemetery. 
Survivors: wife, Illa; daughters, Jodie Raye Simpson, stepson, David Winters, stepdaughter, Diane Williams, all of Wichita; brothers, Bob of Independence, Mo., Carl of Huntsville, Ala.; three grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; one stepgreat-grandchild. Memorial has been established with American Cancer Society.

Whitworth, Bradley Paul, 33, retail salesman, died Friday, Nov. 5, 1999. Visitation after noon Sunday; service 10 a.m. Monday, Memorial Park Cemetery, Chanute. 
Survivors: mother, Sue DeSilva, stepfather, Manny DeSilva, both of Wichita; one brother; two sisters. Johnson Mortuary.

Wiles, Marie Elaine, 51, Boeing Wichita inspector, died Thursday, Nov. 4, 1999. Service 3 p.m. Monday, Resthaven Mortuary. 
Survivors: sons, Kenneth of Wichita, Bill of Arcadia, Okla., Michael of Scottsdale, Ariz.; daughter, Carin Crumrine of Tacoma, Wash.; mother, Stella Howland of Haysville; brother, Leslie Howland of Derby; seven grandchildren.

Sloan, Elizabeth B., 94, former Elk Valley School District #108 teacher and missionary to New Mexico, Arizona and Mexico, died Friday, Nov. 5, 1999. Visitation at Danner Funeral Home, services 1:30 p.m., Danner Funeral Home, 3:15 p.m. Gypsum (Kan.) Cemetery. 
Survivors: nieces, Barbara Carter of Greenwood, Edith Carter of Laguna Hills, Calif., Charlotte Roberts of Collinsville, Okla.

Judd, Kenneth H., 79, formerly of Wellington and Emporia, Special Services Force veteran, former Helena High School vocal music teacher, former Robinson Middle School and East High School teacher, retired Arkansas City High School and Junior High School teacher and Cowley County Community College vocal music teacher, died Thursday, Nov. 4, 1999. Service 2 p.m. Monday, First Presbyterian Church. 
Survivors: wife, Jane; sons, Doug, Jeff, both of Arkansas City, Mike of Broken Arrow, Okla.; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Kenneth Judd Memorial Music Scholarship at Cowley County Community College and Hospice. Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home.

Leiker, Angelus Frank, 80, Marine veteran and retired Ness City Motor Co. automotive parts manager, died Thursday, Nov. 4, 1999. Visitation 8 to 10 a.m. today, Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City; mass 10:30 a.m. today, Sacred Heart Church, Ness City. 
Survivors: wife, Catherine; son, Gerald of Wichita; daughters, Janice Yarbrough of El Dorado, Sandra Hahn of Ft. Collins, Colo.; brothers, Alban, Elmer, both of Topeka; six grandchildren. Memorial has been established with American Cancer Society.

Hovorka, Wilma D., 59, homemaker and certified seed wheat farmer, died Friday, Nov. 5, 1999. Visitation 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday; service 10 a.m. Monday at Central Christian Church. 
Survivors: husband, Leroy; son, Wesley of the home; daughters, Jennifer Brown of Caldwell; mother, Wilma Jelinek of Anthony; sisters, Clara Volavka of Yukon, Okla., Rose Marie Miller of Castleton, Donna Mae McKee of Anthony.

Frischenmeyer, Mary E. (Cooke), 77, retired Twin Oaks Health Care (Yates Center) cook and former Clearwater Schools cook, died Thursday, Nov. 4, 1999. Visitation 2 to 8 p.m. today, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday and 9 to 11 a.m., all at Webb Mortuary; service 2 p.m. Monday, Clearwater United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: sons, Tony of Wichita, Steve of Highlands, Texas, Carl of Hutchinson, Michael of Tennessee Colony, Texas, Ron, Bob, Jim, Roger, all of Clearwater; daughters, Rosalie Bressler of Bothell, Wash., Theresa Huff of Wellington, Maureen Kile of Clearwater, Betty Callaway, Trude Davis, both of Wichita; 30 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Clearwater (Kan.) Public Library and Toronto (Kan.) Public Library.

Glenn, Sheldon E., 74, Army veteran, retired Funk Manufacturing (John Deere) inspector and machinist. Visitation 8 to 10 a.m. today, Ford-Wulf-Bruns Edgewood Chapel; service 11 a.m. today, Fairview Cemetery; friends should gather at the gravesite prior to service time. 
Survivors: wife, Faye; son, Brian of Coffeyville; daughters, Elaine Hampton of Yantis, Texas, Casey Testerman of Coffeyville, Kerie Harris of Broken Arrow, Okla.; brother, Eldon of San Pablo, Calif.; sister, Ada Hall of Ft. Scott; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with American Heart Association.

Cox, Herman Lee, 79, retired H.L. Cox General Contractor owner, died Thursday, Nov. 4, 1999. Service 10 a.m. Monday, Smith Mortuary.
Mr. Cox served as an Army sergeant during World War II. He was honored to receive the Overseas Service Bar, Service Strip, American Defense Service Medal, American Theater Campaign Medal, EAME Campaign Medal with one bronze star, a Good Conduct Medal and a Victory Ribbon.
He attended Wichita Seventh-Day Adventist Church and was a member of Albert Pike Lodge #303, Scottish Rite Consistory, Derby O.E.S., Derby VFW Post #7253, Midian Shrine Temple (former head of the Camel Herders and past chairman of the Tiler's). 
Survivors: wife, Marcella; son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Betty (Urban) Cox of Pasedena, Calif.; daughters and sons-in-law, Marilyn and Larry Kennedy of Oklahoma City, Patricia and Brian Knott of Derby; daughter, Joyce Weisiger of Los Angeles; brothers, Calvin of Lone Star, Texas, Tom of Valliant, Okla.; sisters, Audell Odom of Fayetteville, Ark., Iola Weatheread of Mabank, Texas, Faye Hathcock of Terrell, Texas; grandchildren, Shaun Kennedy, Zahra Knott, Alex Cox; great-grandson, Harrison Kennedy. Memorials have been established with Shriners' Hospital for Crippled Children and Shriners' Plane of Mercy.

Kozushko, Kumiko "Judy," 71, homemaker, died Tuesday Nov. 2, 1999. Service 11 a.m. today, Lakeview Funeral Home. 
Survivors: daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Craig Gordainer of Derby; sisters, Fumie Mitsuyasu, Kiyoko Mirokuin, both of Fukuoka, Japan; granddaughters, Becky Baker, Jennifer Kozushko, both of Derby. Memorial has been established with Arthritis Foundation.

Sullivan, Novice "Sully," 82, Garden City Police Department police captain, died Thursday, Nov. 4, 1999. Visitation 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, Garnand Funeral Home; service 10:30 a.m. Monday, First United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: sons, Gary of Rio Rancho, N.M., Gale of Lewisville, Texas, Greg of Garden City; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.

Martin, Jerry L., 58, general laborer in agriculture, died Thursday, Nov. 4, 1999. Memorial service 2 p.m. Sunday, Johnson & Sons Funeral Home. 
Survivors: wife, Susan; sons, Gerald Jr. of Garden City, James of Hutchinson; daughters, Cindy Miller of Salina, Lori Anne Strong of Hutchinson, Kelly Martin of the home; stepdaughters, Pamela Scagg of Butler, Mo., Patricia Ann Johnson of Tacoma, Wash., Cheryl Johnson of Kan.; brother, Lyle of Fort Worth; sister, Glenda Martin of Hutchinson; 15 grandchildren. Memorials have been established with American Heart Association and American Diabetes Association.

VanKirk, Daniel J. "Danny," 20, died Thursday, Nov. 4, 1999. Service 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, First United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: parents, Clifford and Nancy VanKirk of Independence; brother, Gary of Dallas; maternal grandparents, Frances and Warren Apgar of Independence. Memorial has been established with Habitat for Humanity. Potts Chapel.

Pickle, Maggie, 81, of Coyle, Okla., formerly of Indianola, died Wednesday, Nov. 3, 1999. Service 2 p.m. today, Choate Prairie Baptist Church. 
Survivors: sons, James Jr. of Wichita, Charles of Coyle, Okla.; daughters, Janelle Pfeifer of Valley Center, Joyce Stepp of Edgewood, N.M.; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Mills Funeral Home, McAlester.

Green, Mark W., 88, Army Air Corps veteran, retired Green's Appliance and Green's Service Co. owner-operator, died Thursday, Nov. 4, 1999. Service 2 p.m. today, The Cedars Chapel. 
Survivors: brother, Frank of Evanston, Ill.; sisters, Faith Smiley of Vacaville, Calif., Helen Ahern of N. Canaan, Conn., Grace Watterson Landis of Santa Fe, N.M. Memorials have been established with YMCA Camp Wood Scholarship Fund and The Cedars. Stockham Family Funeral Home.

Harris, Viola L. (Dewey), 89, homemaker, died Thursday, Nov. 4, 1999. Service 2 p.m. Monday, Longton (Kan.) Cemetery. 
Survivor: brother, Leonard Dewey of Independence. Memorial has been established with Moline United Methodist Church. Zimmerman Funeral Home, Howard.

Rigby, Rebecca S., 77, retired nurse, died Friday, Nov. 5, 1999. Service 1 p.m. Monday, Kidron-Bethel Village Chapel. 
Survivors: sons, James, Joseph, Wayne; daughters, Pat Rigby, Ethel Sullivan; brothers, Abe Nickel, Bennet Nickel, Willie Nickel; sister, Rachel Enns; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Kidron Bethel Healthcare Equipment Fund and Salvation Army. Petersens' Funeral Home.

Janssen, Carol J., 75, formerly of Dennis, former A & W Restaurant, Broderick Co., Fred Ronald Manufacturing, National Labs and J & F Bargain Center employee, died Thursday, Nov. 4, 1999. Visitation 7 to 8 p.m. (with family present) Sunday; service 10 a.m. Monday, Carson-Wall Funeral Home. 
Survivors: husband, Bing; sons, James of Kansas City, Allen of Waterford, Wis., Gary of Parsons, Eldon of Austin, Texas; daughters, Gloria Monroe of Tucson, Betty Shadley of Parsons; brother, Donald Ginn of Parsons; sisters, Olive Olsen of Wyoming, Mich., Nona Wintersteen of Indianapolis, Neva Kelly of Tucson; 18 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson. Memorial has been established with American Diabetes Association.

Warren, Patty , 46, former Peoples National Bank (Liberal) teller and Landmark Rental Tool Co. secretary, died Wednesday, Nov. 3, 1999. Visitation 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Miller Mortuary; further visitation 5:30 to 9 p.m. Sunday and 8 to 10 a.m. Monday, mass 10 a.m. Monday, all at Alphonsus Catholic Church. 
Survivors: husband, John; son, Jon Armstrong of Liberal; daughters, Michelle Armstrong of Liberal, Janet Cisneros of Albuquerque, Sandra Warren of Hobbs, N.M.; parents, Encarnacion and Rita Maturey of Satanta; brothers, Junior Maturey, Steve Maturey, both of Satanta, Mingo Maturey of Liberal; sisters, Chris Davis of Waldron, Ark., Josephina Silva of Satanta; seven grandchildren.

Slattery, Isabel M., 85, homemaker, died Thursday, Nov. 4, 1999. Vigil 7 p.m. Sunday, service 10:30 a.m. Monday, both at St. John's Catholic Church. 
Survivors: husband, Daniel of Dodge City; sons, Bob, Stanley, both of Wright, Les of Tribune; sisters, Angela Weers, Cecilia Hall, both of Larned; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Arthritis Foundation and Manor of the Plains. Burkhart Funeral Chapel.

Dunn, Russell G., 88, farmer and stockman, died Thursday, Nov. 4, 1999. Service 10:30 a.m. Monday, Trinity United Church of Christ, Hudson. 
Survivors: wife, Gladys; sons, Don of Ulysses, Leon of St. John; daughter, Leah Hill of Wichita; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Minnis Chapel.

Findley, Mary A., 94, formerly of West Mineral, former Boeing Wichita employee and retired William Newton Memorial Hospital nurse aide. Rosary 7 p.m. Sunday at Swisher-Taylor-Morris Funeral Home; mass 10 a.m. Monday at Holy Name Catholic Church. 
Survivors: son, John of Winfield; brother, John Bergant of Medicineville, Ky.; three granddaughters; five great-grandchildren; two stepgreat-grandchildren.

Buetow, Herbert W., 89, retired Boeing Wichita tool and die maker, died Saturday Nov. 6, 1999. Visitation 2:30 to 8 p.m. today, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday; service 2 p.m. Tuesday, all at Hillside Funeral Home East. 
Survivors: wife, Dorothy; sons, Harland of Clovis, N.M., William of Wichita; daughters, Linda Bredengerd of Wichita, Connie Buetow of Buffalo, Mo.; brother, Wilbur of Coffeyville; sister, Irene Jerome of Coffeyville; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Kansas Wildlife Federation.

Decker, Marie, 94, retired Henry's Clothing employee, died Saturday Nov. 6, 1999. Prayer service 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jones Funeral Home; service 11 a.m. Wednesday, St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, both in Burlington, Kan. 
Survivors: sons, Robert of Burlington, Paul of Coffeyville, Roy of Littleton, Colo.; daughter, Artis Knowles of Wichita; sister, Mildred Wisley of Burlington; 23 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church.

Ketcham, Barbara Ruth, 83, homemaker, died Sunday Nov. 7, 1999. Viewing 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Cochran Mortuary; graveside service 2 p.m. Friday, Memory Garden Memorial Park, Brea, Calif. 
Survivors: sister, June Wilson of Wichita. Memorial has been established with American Heart Association. Condolences may be e-mailed through cochranmortuary.com.

Koett, Sister Mary Bernard, 85, retired Province Center Sacristan and elementary school teacher, died Sunday Nov. 7, 1999. Wake 7 p.m. Wednesday; mass 4 p.m. Thursday, both at Adorers of the Blood of Christ Province Center. 
Survivors: nieces and nephews. Memorial has been established with Retirement of Sisters, ASC 1400 S. Sheridan Wichita, Kan. 67213. 

Newby, Rosella (Wells), 79, retired Kelly's Department Store employee, died Saturday, Nov. 6, 1999. Rosary 7 p.m. today, service 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, both at Christ the King Catholic Church.
Rosella was a member of the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, Christ the King Altar Society and the Ex-Prisoner of War Organization. 
Survivors: sons, Jerome of Colwich, Paul, Eddie, both of Wichita; daughter, Diana Sigman of Wichita; brothers, Daniel Wells of Goddard, Bernard Wells of Wichita, John Wells of Viola, Louis Wells, Charles Wells, both of Garden Plain; brother-in-law, Joe Crabtree of Wichita; sister-in-law, Joanne Wells of Garden Plain; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil, and daughter, Janet Marie. Memorials have been established with Hospice, Christ the King Playground Equipment Fund and Prolife Network. Downing & Lahey Mortuary West.

Osenbaugh, Gerald, "Ossie," 78, retired Ossie's Drive-In owner and Zonker Drugs delivery person, died Saturday Nov. 6, 1999. Visitation 1:30 to 8 p.m. Monday; service 10 a.m. Tuesday, both at Hillside Funeral Home East; interment, 2 p.m. Tuesday, Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson, Kan. 
Survivors: wife, Faye; son, Don of Derby; daughters, Beverly Collier of Mulvane, Sheryl Fansler of Wichita, Nancy Cabrales of Park City; brother, Ronald of Wooster, Ohio; sisters, Dorothy Osborne of Hutchinson, Gwen DeStepan of N.C.; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with ALS- Keith Worthington Chapter.

Robinson, Vernon Van, 64, retired Aquarius Water Conditioning owner, died Saturday Nov. 6, 1999. Service 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Frank Funeral Home, Wellington. 
Survivors: wife, Eva-Marie; sister, Dorothy Patton of Wichita. Memorial has been established with American Diabetes Association.

Seitz, Charles W., 81, retired flight instructor and corporate pilot, died Saturday, Nov. 6, 1999. Service 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Reformation Lutheran Church. 
Survivors: wife, Loretta; son, Charles of Udall; daughters, Jean Holmolka of Eudora, Jan Tanquary of Wichita; brother, Harold of Wichita; sisters, May Howland of Washington, Kan., June Wineinger of Hollenberg; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Hospice, Inc. and Reformation Lutheran Church. Culbertson-Smith Mortuary.

Whitesell, Marcelle M. Burgess, 86, of Wichita, formerly of Clearwater, homemaker and retired Catherine's and Thurston's sales associate, died Sunday Nov. 7, 1999. Visitation 2 to 8 p.m. today, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, both at Webb Mortuary, Clearwater, Kan.; service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Harrington Cemetery, Clearwater, Kan. 
Survivors: son, Roger Burgess of Salina; brother, Raymond Turpin of Palm Desert, Calif.; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren.

Wilson, Donald Eugene, 64, retired Via Christi Regional Medical Center St. Joseph Campus Environmental Senior Technician, died Friday Nov. 5, 1999. Service 2 p.m. Wednesday, Friendship Baptist Church. 
Survivors: wife, Velda; father and stepmother, Dr. Art and Elain Wilson of Springfield, Mo.; son, Grover of Wichita; daughter, Donelda Edwards of Wichita; brothers, Ray of Leon, Mexico, Paul of Wichita, Mark of Springfield, Mo.; sister, Rose Fields of Wichita. DeVorss Flanagan-Hunt Mortuary.

Morgan, Russell "Lin," 66, self-employed (retired), died Friday, Nov. 5, 1999. Service 1 p.m. Tuesday, Andover (Kan.) Cemetery. 
Survivors: mother, Nela of Andover; brother, Homer, sisters, Mederise Jantz, Reaceil Morgan, Barbara Morgan, all of Wichita. Broadway Mortuary.

Smoyer, Darla D. (Dotson), 61, child psychologist, died Sunday Nov. 7, 1999. Service 10:30 a.m. Thursday, First Baptist Church, Buffalo, Okla. 
Survivors: companion, Charles Harden; stepson, Christopher Harden of Buffalo, Okla.; daughter, Kim Roper of Carrizozo, N.M.; stepdaughters, Tina Stevens of Silverton, Ill., Anita Smith of Ft. Hood, Texas; parents, Carl and Ollie Dotson of Buffalo, Okla; brothers, Charles Dotson of May, Okla, Robert Dotson of Burlington, Okla.; sisters, Sherry Barby of Laverne, Okla.; three stepgrandchildren. Memorial has been established with Breast Cancer Society and Newman Memorial Hospital, Shattuck, Okla. Myatt Funeral Home.

Smith, Billy Eugene, 68, former Boeing Wichita machine operator, died Saturday Nov. 6, 1999. Visitation 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday; service 2 p.m. Wednesday both at Dunsford Chapel. 
Survivors: brother, Lawrence of Augusta; sisters, Florence Thornton of Augusta, Irene Taylor of Anderson, Ind. Memorial has been established with American Heart Association.

Frischenmeyer, Mary E. (Cooke), 77, retired Twin Oaks Health Care (Yates Center) cook and former Clearwater Schools cook, died Thursday, Nov. 4, 1999. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. today, Webb Mortuary; service 2 p.m. today, Clearwater United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: sons, Tony of Wichita, Steve of Highlands, Texas, Carl of Hutchinson, Michael of Tennessee Colony, Texas, Ron, Bob, Jim, Roger, all of Clearwater; daughters, Rosalie Bressler of Bothell, Wash., Theresa Huff of Wellington, Pauline Frischenmeyer, Maureen Kile both of Clearwater, Betty Callaway, Trude Davis, both of Wichita; 30 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Clearwater (Kan.) Public Library and Toronto (Kan.) Public Library.

Peninger, Helen D., 58, Rose Hill Conoco manager, died Saturday Nov. 6, 1999. Service 10 a.m. Tuesday, Memorial Park Cemetery, Enid, Okla. 
Survivors: son, Larry of Colorado Spring; brother, Jerry Jackson of Enid, Okla.; one grandchild. Smith Mortuary.

Parr, Rufus H., 102, former farmer and stockman, died Saturday Nov. 6, 1999. Service 10 a.m. Tuesday, Pierceville Federated Church. 
Survivors: sons, Rodney of Wyola, Mont., Steve of Garden City; daughters, Connie Graham of Liberal, Patricia Roberts of Garden City; 13 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Pierceville Federated Church. Garnand Funeral Home. 

Klein, Leonard Francis, 79, former businessman, died Sunday Nov. 7, 1999. Visitation 7 to 9 p.m., Hillsboro Memorial Chapel; service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, First Baptist Church of Durham, Kan. 
Survivors: wife, Elma; sons, Donald of Tampa, Kan., Darold of Ft. Collins, Colo.; daughter, Carol Ollenburger of Hillsboro; sister, Darlene Paulson; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with First Baptist Church of Durham.

Turner, Mildred Anna "Millie" (Vannaman), retired school cook and caregiver, died Friday Nov. 5, 1999. Service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Kiowa United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: daughter, Rosalyn Gray of Capron; sons, John of LaVernia, Texas, Lonnie of Yukon, Okla.; brother, Cecil Vannaman of Kiowa; sister, Myrtle Schwanz of Gresham, Ore.; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Capron United Methodist Church. Fisher Funeral Home. 

Nelson, Charlie Raymond, 96, retired farmer, died Saturday Nov. 6, 1999. Service 10 a.m. Tuesday, Beckwith Mortuary. 
Survivors: sons, Keith of Pawnee Rock, Clayton of Gunnison, Colo.; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren.

Brown, Marlin, 83, retired Northern Natural Gas Co. lab technician, died Sunday Nov. 7, 1999. Service 2 p.m. Tuesday, First Baptist Church. 
Survivors: wife, Erna; sons, Jerry of Ardmore, Okla., Donald of Rapid City, S.D.; brother, Uriel of Arkansas City; sisters, Edna Packer of Laverne, Okla., Helen Guttridge of Liberal, Elma Brandes of Dodge City, Betty Mitchell of Fairview, Okla.; three grandchildren. Memorial has been established with First Baptist Church for the Pre-School playground Project. Miller Mortuary.

Cassel, Velma Y., 83, homemaker, died Sunday Nov. 7, 1999. Service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: daughter, Patti Young of Madison; sisters, Florine Owen, Maurine Wilson both of Madison, Carmen Storrer of Emporia; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Memorial has been established with Vintage Manor Nursing Home and Hand In Hand Hospice both of Emporia. Wilson Funeral Home.

Adams, B. Emma, 93, homemaker, died Sunday Nov. 7, 1999. Service 2 p.m. Wednesday, Larrison-Forsyth Funeral Home. 
Survivors: daughters, Betty Dary of Wichita, Verlene Kutz of Valley Center; brother, Glen Sanders of Woodward, Okla.; sister, N. Frances Menefee of Wichita; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with V.F.W. Auxiliary.

Jay, Doris Jean, 70, retired cook, died Saturday Nov. 6, 1999. Service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Leoti United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: son, Ron of Paxton, Neb.; daughter, Terryl Henderson of Dodge City; brother, Kenneth Smith of Copperas Grove, Texas; sister, Dorothy Allen of Dodge City; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Horizons Mental Health and Arrowhead West Endowment Fund. Larrison Mortuary.

Berg, Beulah A. "Peggy," 69, former RN, died Sunday Nov. 7, 1999. Service 11 a.m. Thursday, Northland Christian Church. 
Survivors: husband, Earl; son, Carl of Topeka; daughters, Mary Tice of Haysville, Frances Jackson of Topeka; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with American Diabetes Association and Northeast Kansas Parkinsons Association. Davidson Funeral Home.

Osborne, Gladys W., 85, homemaker, died Friday Nov. 5, 1999. Service 1 p.m. Tuesday, Prairie Lawn Cemetery. 
Survivors: sons, Garry of Torrance, Calif., Terry of Medicine Lodge; daughter, Sherry Jackson of Kansas City, Mo.; brother, Dwaine Rheard of Wellington; sister, Nadine Sheck of Wichita; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Frank Funeral Home.

Stockebrand, Larry Joe "Jake," 60, died Saturday, Nov. 6, 1999. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Campbell Funeral Home; service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, First United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: brothers, Milton, Maynard, Pete, Kenneth, Deed all of Yates Center; sisters, Naomi Coltrane of Iola, Thelma Cline of Wichita, Lois Stockebrand of Westwood, Martha Tucker of Lake Winnebago, Mo., Judith Swibold of Tecumseh. Memorial has been established with First United Methodist Church.

Banks, Linda Denise, 41, Boeing Wichita quality control inspector, died Friday Nov. 5, 1999. Service 1 p.m. Thursday, Jackson Mortuary. 
Survivors: husband, Wade Banks III of the home; son, Maurice Washington of Overland Park; daughter, Tenika Coleman of Topeka; mother, Ethelene Mitchell of Wichita; brothers, George Washington, Greg Washington, Darl Washington all of Wichita; sisters, Carolyn James, Virley Denpsey, Sandra Loggins, Armetrius Brooks, Azileen Moore, Stephanie Washington, Deborah Mumford, Vicki Washington all of Wichita, Kathy Boykins of Long Beach, Calif.; two grandchildren.

Brower, Minnie Rilla, 99, of Wichita formerly of Coffeyville, homemaker, died Sunday Nov. 7, 1999. Service 2 p.m. Wednesday, Ford-Wulf-Bruns Edgewood Chapel, Coffeyville. 
Survivors: sons, Gerald of Collinsville, Okla., Vaughn of Lomita, Calif., Doyle of Sun Valley, Calif.; 13 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Brown, Mildred Kiree Hartley, 88, of Springfield, Mo., formerly of Wichita, retired teacher, died Monday Nov. 8, 1999.Visitation 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday; service 2 p.m. Friday, both at Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ava, Mo. 
Survivors: daughters, Evelyn Elliott of Branson, Mo., Iris Durham of Ava, Mo.; son, Kenneth of Springfield, Mo.; brother, Eldon Hartley of Wichita; sister, Dochia Elenbarger of Springdale, Ark.; 17 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. 

Buetow, Herbert W., 89, retired Boeing Wichita tool and die maker, died Saturday Nov. 6, 1999. Visitation 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. today; service 2 p.m. today, all at Hillside Funeral Home East. 
Survivors: wife, Dorothy; sons, Harlan of Clovis, N.M., William of Wichita; daughters, Linda Bredengerd of Wichita, Connie Buetow of Buffalo, Mo.; brother, Wilbur of Coffeyville; sister, Irene Jerome of Coffeyville; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Kansas Wildlife Federation.

Dawson, Roland H. "Harry," 79, retired Kelly & Dawson Heating and Air Conditioning partner, died Saturday, Nov. 6, 1999. Service 10 a.m. Friday, Byrd-Hillside Funeral Home. 
Survivors: wife, Caroline; son, Roland Jr. of Edmond, Okla; daughter, Katherine Dawson of Topeka; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Memorial has been established with Salvation Army 350 N. Market Wichita, Kan 67202.

Florea, Nina (Kelley), 82, retired Boeing Wichita timekeeper, died Sunday Nov. 7, 1999. Service 2 p.m. Thursday, Hillside Funeral Home East. 
Survivors: brother, William of Wichita.

Gates, Harvey G., 50, of California, Mo., Missouri Department of Corrections employee, died Saturday Nov. 6, 1999. Visitation 5 to 8 p.m. today; prayer service, 7 p.m. today, both at Bowlin-Cantriel Funeral Service; funeral mass, 1 p.m. Wednesday, Annunciation Catholic Church, all in California, Mo. 
Survivors: wife, Paulette of the home; sons, Jeff, Brad, Sean all of California, Mo.; brothers, Al of Wichita, Ard of Kingfisher, Okla. Memorial has been established with American Cancer Society, Moniteau Unit, P.B. Box 333 Latham, Mo. 65050 and Missouri Lions Eye Research Foundation 404 Portland St. Columbia, Mo. 65201-9904.

Green, Jr. Kit C., 72, retired Beech Aircraft shear operator and Air Force tech sergeant, died Sunday Nov. 7, 1999. Service 1 p.m. Thursday, St. John's Episcopal Church. Military Honors at the graveside service. 
Survivors: wife, Mary; son, Danny of Andover; daughters, Janis Bassford of Wheaton, Ill., Elizabeth Green of Wichita; brother, Rueben of Roff, Okla.; sisters, Alice Bryant of Pomonia, Calif., Ella Williams of Ontario, Canada, Joy Gann, Betty Gwyn both of Muskogee, Okla., Nancy Yarbough of Bradford, Ariz.; grandchildren, Sharna Zimmerman, Jonathan Green, Jason Green , Kyle Bassford, Kimberly Bassford; great-grandchild, Jessica Zimmerman. Memorial has been established with Hospice, Inc. P.O.Box 3267 Wichita, Kan. 67201-3267. Downing & Lahey East.

Griffin, Phyllis Ann, 83, homemaker, died Monday Nov. 8, 1999. Service 2 p.m. Thursday, DeVorss Flangan-Hunt Mortuary. 
Survivors: daughter, Claudia Garcia of Kansas City, Mo.; sisters, Patricia DeArmond of Wichita, Elaine Donart of Lakeland, Fla.; three grandchildren.

Gulley, Sylvia Mae (Conway), 69, homemaker, died Friday Nov. 5, 1999 of injuries sustained in automobile accident. Visitation 1 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Old Mission Mortuary; service 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Messiah Baptist Church. 
Survivors: son, Larry of Wichita; daughter, Debbie Jackson of Valley Center; mother, Ollice Conway of Evening Shade, Ark.; brothers, Lloyd Conway of Horseshoebend, Ark., Roy Conway, Troy Conway both of Evening Shade, Ark.; sister, Allene Kietzman of Evening Shade, Ark.; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild.

Jamerson, Destiny Rena, stillborn, died Wednesday Nov. 3, 1999. Graveside service 11 a.m. Wednesday, Maple Grove Cemetery. 
Survivors: mother, Tyraine Hightower of the home; father, Ronald Jamerson of Wichita; sister, Kayla Hightower of the home; grandmothers, Maxsine Hightower of Wichita, Willie Mae Jamerson of Kansas City, Mo. Jackson Mortuary.

Kincheloe, Ferne O., 97, retired Jardine Intermediate school teacher, died Sunday Nov. 7, 1999. Service 2 p.m. Wednesday, Woodland United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: sons, Larry of Colwich, John of Minot, N.D.; seven grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Woodland United Methodist Church. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family via cocheranmortuary.com.

Kirk, Charles Wayne, 48, self employed painter and AAA driver, died Thursday Nov 4, 1999. Service 3 p.m. Thursday, Brookside United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: wife, Julie; daughters, Laura Repass, Lisa Richardson both of Wichita; brother, Keith Jr. of Wichita; sisters, Loretta Kirk of Wichita, Betsy Jackson of Talequah, Okla; four grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Manor Care-Alzheimer's Unit. Hillside Funeral Home East.

Laymon, Lois "Dimples," 72, homemaker, died Thursday Nov. 4, 1999. Service 11 a.m. Thursday, First Church of God in Christ. 
Survivors: brothers, Percy Douglas Jr. of Wichita, Donald Douglas of Houston; sisters, Barbara Sherrod of Wichita, Audrey Harrison of Denver, Mary Hunter of Memphis, Tenn., Gloria Hall of Bryan, Texas. Vann-Gettis Funeral Services.

Newhouse, Grace Dougherty, 78, homemaker, died Monday Nov. 1, 1999. Service has been held. 
Survivors: husband, Bill; children, Jerry of Oklahoma City, Jeff and Diane Newhouse of Oklahoma City, Matt of Marion; sisters, Margaret Dougherty, Ruth Heatly, Mary Jane Jacques all of Mulvane, Helen York of Robertsdale, Ala.; brothers, Ray of Oklahoma City, Kelly of Hinton, Okla., Pat of Columbia, Mo.; four grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Carmelite Monastery Piedmont, Okla.

Newton, Leola, 93, homemaker, died Sunday Nov. 7, 1999. Visitation today, Hillside Funeral Home; service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Presbyterian Manor of Wichita, 4700 W. 13th St. N.

Mrs. Newton was the widow of Bruce Newton, Secretary of the Albert Pike Masonic Lodge until his death. She was a member of the Ivy Leaf Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, the Daughters of the Nile, and St. Paul United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: son, Lyle of Silver Springs, Md.; grandson, Adam of McLean, Va.; sister, Melda Cutting of Ottawa, Kan.; nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial has been established with Good Samaritan Fund at the Presbyterian Manor. 

Osenbaugh, Gerald, "Ossie," 78, retired Ossie's Drive-In owner and Zonker Drugs delivery person, died Saturday Nov. 6, 1999. Service 10 a.m. today, Hillside Funeral Home West; interment, 2 p.m. today, Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson, Kan. 
Survivors: wife, Faye; son, Don of Derby; daughters, Beverly Collier of Mulvane, Sheryl Fansler of Wichita, Nancy Cabrales of Park City; brother, Ronald of Wooster, Ohio; sisters, Dorothy Osborne of Hutchinson, Gwen DeStefan of N.C.; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with ALS- Keith Worthington Chapter.

Ouellette, Dane Robert, 22, Mid-Central Manufacturing Inc. machinist, died Sunday Nov. 7, 1999. Visitation 3 to 9 p.m. today, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday; service 1 p.m. Thursday, both at Resthaven Mortuary. 
Survivors: son, Julian of Wichita; parents, Mark and Julie Ouellette of Wichita; brother, Mark John Joseph of Wichita; grandparents, Wilfred Ouellette of Fitchburg, Mass., John and Judy Ingalls of Augusta. Memorial has been established with Bridgeport Missionary Baptist Church Building Fund.

Ruddle, Destiny Dawn, 18 days old, died Saturday, Nov. 6, 1999. Service 1 p.m. Wednesday, Resthaven Mortuary. 
Survivors: parents, Travis Ruddle and Patricia Hickey; sister, Danielle Hickey of Wichita; grandparents, Charles and Vicki Hickey of Wichita, Randy and Linda Ruddle of Wichita; great-grandparents, Maxine and Wayne Larsen of Wichita; god parents, Cory and Stacy Burgardt of Wichita.

Ryan, John Wayne, 37, City of Wichita Park Department employee, died Sunday Nov. 7, 1999. Visitation 1 to 8 p.m. Thursday; service 1 p.m. Friday, both at Old Mission Mortuary. 
Survivors: wife, Beverly; parents, Carl and Charlene Ryan of Wichita; grandmother, Iva Viggs of Wichita; son, Johnny Ryan of Berrysville, Ark.; stepson, Bobby Harroald of Wichita; daughter, Jay Jay Ryan of the home; stepdaughters, Tabitha Maier, Tiffany Harroald both of Wichita; brother, Gary Brock of Wichita; one granddaughter.

Schwegman, Christina Louise, 89, retired waitress, died Sunday Nov. 7, 1999. Rosary 6 p.m. today, DeVorss Flanagan-Hunt; service 11 a.m. Wednesday, St. Patrick's Catholic Church. 
Survivors: many nieces and nephews. Memorial has been established with St. Patrick's Catholic Church.

Vieyra, Louis E., 34, Cessna Aircraft Co. aviation engineer, died Friday, Nov. 5, 1999. Service 10 a.m. today, St. Patrick's Catholic Church, North Platte, Neb. 
Survivors: parents, Fred and Julie Vieyra of North Platte, Neb.; son, Tanner Vieyra; daughter, Julie Vieyra; sister, Lorrie Akerson of San Jose, Calif.; grandmothers, Mary Trujillo, Frances Vieyra both of North Platte; fiancee', Stacey Demaree; her children, Megan and Ashley; friend, Tara Ross. Adams and Swanson Funeral Home, North Platte, Neb.

Morgan, Russell "Lin," 66, self-employed (retired), died Friday, Nov. 5, 1999. Service 1 p.m. today, Andover (Kan.) Cemetery. 
Survivors: mother, Lela of Andover; brother, Homer, sisters, Mederise Jantz, Reaceil Morgan, Barbara Morgan, all of Wichita. Broadway Mortuary.

Martens, Isaac "Ike," 84, retired farmer, died Sunday Nov. 7, 1999. Service 2 p.m. today, Williams Funeral Home. 
Survivors: sons, Clarence of Anthony, Edgar of Shreveport, La., Everett of Hutchinson; daughters, Karyn Woodward of Wichita, Wanda Martens of Mound, Minn.; brothers, Dan of Enid, Okla, Jake of Norwalk, Calif., Henry of Wichita; sisters, Henrietta Calvert of Tyler, Texas, Josephine Thiessen of Fresno, Calif.; 13 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren.

Coe, Charlie, 91, retired Chautauqua County Sheriff and farmer, died Sunday Nov. 7, 1999. Service 11 a.m. Thursday, First Baptist Church. 
Survivors: sons, Charles of Cedar Vale, Darrell of Bartlesville, Okla.; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with American Cancer Society. Wheeler Funeral Home.

Lee, Stephan James, 48, White & Ellis Oilfield employee, died Saturday Nov. 6, 1999. Service 10 a.m. Wednesday, Kirby-Morris Funeral Home. 
Survivors: mother and stepfather, Betty and R.W. Leedy of El Dorado; sons, Stephen, D.J. both of El Dorado, Shawn Williams of St. Petersburg, Fla.; daughters, Stacy Wallsmith, Katy Lee both of El Dorado, Stephanie Toyota of Wichita; brother, Michael of El Dorado; sisters, Cynthia Gruver of El Dorado, Reita Nipper of Potwin; five grandchildren.

Thompson, Samuel E., 85, retired self-employed carpenter, died Sunday Nov. 7, 1999. Service 2 p.m. Thursday, Fairview Cemetery. 
Survivors: nephews, Fritz Abler, Karl Abler both of Munich, Germany; nieces, Elizabeth Moedinger, Helema Weinelt both of Munich, Germany. Kirby-Morris Funeral Home.

Baldwin, Stella Viola, 81, housewife, died Sunday Nov.7, 1999. Service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, St. John Lutheran Church. 
Survivors: sons, Galen of Salina, Dale of Pasadena, Texas; daughters, Jackie Gunn of Ellinwood, Midge Watkins of Pasadena, Texas, Marsha Daubert of Ponca City, Okla.; sister, Cecil Smykel of Russell; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Diabetes Research. Kimple Funeral Home.

Fowler, Marjory E., 57, homemaker, died Monday Nov. 8, 1999. Visitation 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home; service 2 p.m. Thursday, Westminster United Presbyterian Church. 
Survivors: husband, Harry; sons, Wes, Larry both of Emporia; daughter, Nancy Fowler of Topeka; brothers, Dan Fruit of Lake Charles, La., Frank Fruit of Haviland; sister, Ruth Fowler of Emporia; one grandson.

Mohr, Louisa, 96, homemaker, died Saturday Nov. 6, 1999. Service 2 p.m. Wednesday, Ebenezer United Methodist Church (west of Olpe, Kan.). 
Survivors: brothers, Jacob Schwindt, Clyde Schwindt both of Emporia; sisters, Evelyn Barb of Emporia, Ruth Stueve, Mabel Matile both of Olpe. Memorial has been established with Ebenezer United Methodist Church. Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home.

Stefan, Franz W. "Frank," 84, Army veteran and retired farmer, died Friday, Nov. 5, 1999. Service 10 a.m. Wednesday, Miller Chapel. 
Survivors: son, Gerald of Goddard; daughters, Joetta Russell of Quartzville, Calif., Cora Ellsaesser of Riverside, Mo., Cathy Cox of Plains; sister, Thersa Russell of Sedalia, Mo.; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren

Fulghum, Fayne, 83, homemaker and retired Cox Grain clerk, died Sunday Nov. 7, 1999. Rosary 7 p.m. today; funeral mass 10 a.m. Wednesday, both at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. 
Survivors: sons, Jack, Richard, Mike, Bob all of Fredonia, George of Wichita; daughter, Jola Charles of Anchorage, Alaska; brother, Ralph Brindle of Amarillo, Texas; 19 grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren.

Halsey, William David, 81, of Ponca City, formerly of Fredonia, retired car salesman, died Friday Nov. 5, 1999. Service 2 p.m. today, Second Baptist Church, Ponca City. 
Survivors: son, Kirk; daughter, Diana Kelley of Edmond, Okla.; stepmother, Vada Halsey of Wichita; brother, Paul of Topeka; sister, Francis Manning of Sun City, Ariz.; two grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Hospice of Ponca City 1904 N. Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, Okla 74601. Trout Funeral Home, Ponca City, Okla.

Ibarra, Pedro "Pete," 74, retired Oswalt Manufacturing shear operator, died Saturday, Nov. 6, 1999. Rosary following vigil 8 p.m. today; funeral mass 11 a.m. Wednesday, both at St. Mary Catholic Church. 
Survivors: sons, Peter of Holcomb, Michael, Ricardo, Paul all of Garden City; daughters, Christina Jalomo, Juanita Rojas both of Garden City; brothers, Raymond Rodriguez, John Serritos both of Chicago, Augustine Serritos of Muskegon, Mich.; stepbrother, Manuel Serritos of Chicago; sisters, Elizabeth Velos, Jovita Roy, Mary Gonzalez all of Chicago, Virginia Serritos of Dalton, Ill.; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with American Diabetes Association and Alzheimer's Foundation. Garnand Funeral Home.

Clawson, Christine L., 84, retired teacher, Clawson Electric bookkeeper and Sherman County Clerk and Appraiser office employee, died Thursday Nov. 4, 1999. Service 10:30 a.m. Thursday, St. Paul's Episcopal Church. 
Survivors: daughter, Ann Carnes of Wichita; son, Bill of Wichita; brother, Darrell Olsen of Sedalia, Mo.; two grandchildren. Memorial has been established with St. Francis Boys Academy of Ellsworth and Salina and Central Christian Academy of Wichita. Koons Funeral Home. 

Schumacher, Catherine, 80, retired Wiesner's Department Store employee, died Sunday Nov. 7, 1999. Service 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church. 
Survivors: son, Tony of Hays; daughter, Juleen Stecklein of Hays; brothers, Richard Arnhold, Lawrence Arnhold both of Hays; sisters, Theresa Obholz, Eleanor Younker both of Hays; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with TMP- Marian High School. Hays Memorial Chapel.

Weber, Clay Keith, 21, student, died Saturday Nov. 6, 1999. Service 4 p.m. today, Hays Memorial Chapel; burial 2 p.m. Wednesday, Douglass (Kan.) Cemetery. 
Survivors: parents of the home; grandparents, Kenneth and Margaret Weber of Burns, Katherine Taylor of Douglass; brother, Cole of Hays. Memorials have been established with Celebration Community Church Building Fund and United Cerebral Palsy Association.

Baker, Shania Elizebeth, 2, died Monday Nov. 7, 1999. Service 2 p.m. Thursday, Mitchell United Methodist Chapel. 
Survivors: parents, Robert and Sarah Baker of the home; brother, Darrel of the home; grandparents, Donald and Beverly Baker of Hutchinson, Patricia Baker of Hutchinson, Leo Bradford of Hutchinson; great-grandparents, Donald and Doris Phillips of Hutchinson, Opal Bradford of Hutchinson. Memorial has been established with Children's Miracle Network. Elliott Mortuary.

Phillips, Hugh W., 88, of Hutchinson formerly of Cherryvale, retired Hugh's Appliance Service owner, died Saturday Nov. 6, 1999. Service 2 p.m. Wednesday, St. Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery, Cherryvale, Kan. 
Survivors: wife, Pauline; daughters, Patricia Phillips of Monett, Mo., Donna Fallis of Hutchinson; stepson, Larry Hume of Hutchinson; brother, Gene of Cherryvale; sisters, Helen Schabel of Cherryvale, Rita Bauer of Humboldt; three grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Memorial has been established with Shriner's Crippled Children's Hospital. Potts Chapel.

Campbell, Joan, 65, Associated Services managing partner, died Saturday Nov. 6, 1999. Service 2 p.m. Wednesday, First Presbyterian Church. 
Survivors: daughter, Chris Knowles of San Diego, Calif.; brothers, Clair Dierks, Connie Dierks both of Leoti; four grandchildren. Memorial has been established with American Cancer Society. Price & Sons Funeral Home.

Hamilton, Margaret V., 96, homemaker, died Saturday Nov. 6, 1999. Service 10:30 a.m. today, Johnson-Kunkel Mortaury. 
Survivors: daughters, Lessley Sanders of Richmondville, N.Y., Juanita Jeffrey of Salina; sister, Irene Mariet of Davenport, Iowa; two half-brothers, Artur Ireland of Garnett, Raymond Ireland of Colorado Springs; six grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Moran Christian Church.

McCann, Florence E., 80, homemaker, died Monday Nov. 8, 1999. Private family service. 
Survivors: son, Richard Thomas of Rose Hill; sister, Carol Primmer of San Diego, Calif.; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Hillside Funeral Home East.

Knobbe, Lena E. (Palkowitsh), 85, homemaker, died Sunday Nov. 7, 1999. Vigil 7:30 p.m. today, Burkhart Funeral Chapel; service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sacred Heart Cathedrial, Dodge City. 
Survivors: sisters, Anna Kuehler of Garden City, Sister Mary Julian of Campbellsport, Wis., Clara Forst of St. Paul. Memorial has been established with Sacred Heart School Endowment Fund.

Piepmeier, Arvil Edwin, 89, retired farmer and oil field pumper, died Monday Nov. 8, 1999. Visitation 7 to 8 p.m. today, Minnis Chapel; graveside service 11 a.m. Wednesday, Stafford (Kan.) Cemetery. 
Survivors: sons, Gerald of Lewis, Harold of LaFeria, Texas; stepdaughter, Lenore Waters of Hutchinson; one grandchild; eight stepgrandchildren; two great-grandchildren; nine stepgreat-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Leisure Homestead.

Mirick, Florence Ellen, 94, retired teacher, died Sunday Nov. 7, 1999. Service 2 p.m. Friday, Kaufman Funeral Home, Halstead, Kan. 
Survivors: son, James of Kansas City; daughter, Ruth Fuller of Topeka; sister, Neva Keller of Halstead; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Halstead Historical Society and First Presbyterian Church.

Butler, Rose Marie, 61, caregiver, died Sunday Nov. 7, 1999. Service 1 p.m. Friday, Zurich (Kan.) Cemetery. 
Survivors: brother, Richard Butler of Plainville; sisters, Ruby Butler, Reta King both of Zurich. Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel. 

Adams, Robert C. II,19, auto detailer, died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000. Service pending.
Survivors: father, Robert of Okla.; mother, Earnestine Adams of Wichita; stepfather, Tony Ray Nutt of Wichita; brother, Huey Brock of Calif.; sister, Sonia Brock, Veronica Nutt, Betty Nutt all of Wichita; grandparents, Hercules Newton, George Adams, Birtie Adams all of Wichita. Vann-Gettis Funeral Services.

Bachand, Francis (Val),55, retired truck driver, died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000. No local service.
Survivors: sister, Verneda Breckheimer of Alsea, Ore. Memorial has been established with Muscular Dystrophy Association. DeVorss Flanagan-Hunt Mortuary.

Bogenreif, Cathryn, 85, died Saturday, Feb. 12, 2000. Service has been held.
Survivors: several cousins. Old Mission Mortuary.

Cooley, Albert L. Sr.,82, retired Beech Aircraft Corp. avionics planner, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000. Service 1 p.m. Saturday, Lakeview Funeral Home.
Survivors: son, Albert of Wichita; daughter, Gail Gage of Wichita; brother, Jack Cooley of Hot Springs, Ark.; sister, Faye Longbine of Salina; grandchildren, Sandi Keith of Valley Center, Scott Gage, Tammy Gage, Brad Gage all of Wichita; great-grandchildren, Kyle Keith, Kayla Keith both of Valley Center. Memorial has been established with American Diabetes Association.

Corrigan, Edward M.,82, retired Sterling Lacquer Manufacturing Co. paint sales representitive, died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000. Rosary 7 p.m. Thursday; service 11 a.m. Friday, both at Saint Peter the Apostle Church.
Survivors: wife, Ann; son, Mike of Wichita; daughters, Pat Hardesty, Mary Shoemaker both of Wichita, Jan Wasinger of Phoenix; sister, Bernadine Vogt of Saint Charles, Mo.; ten grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Hospice Inc. Hillside Funeral Home West.

Dykes, Frances A. (Randall), 60, retired Goodwill Industries merchandise sorter and First National Bank maintenance employee, died Friday, Feb. 18, 2000. Service 1 p.m. Saturday, Vann-Gettis Funeral Services.

Hendrickson, Lucille F., 78, retired Wesley Medical Center PBX operator, died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000. Graveside service 1:30 p.m. Friday, Old Mission Mortuary.
Survivors: daughters, Linda Formoso of Mesquite, Texas, Barbara Martin of McPherson; six grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Calvary Chapel of Wichita.

Hinderliter, Aileen Burton,88, of Fayetteville, Ark., formerly of Wichita, homemaker, died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000. Service 10 a.m. Friday, First Christian Church, Springdale, Ark.; graveside service 1 p.m. Saturday, Wichita Park Cemetery.
Survivors: sons, Richard of Chathan, N.J., David of Dawsonville, Ga.; daughter, Diana Rockhill of Green Bay, Wis.; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with First Christian Church, Springdale, Ark. Sisco Funeral Chapel, Springdale, Ark.

Kooken, Boyd, 93, retired independent oil worker, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000. Graveside service 2 p.m. Monday, White Chapel Cemetery.
Survivors: caretakers, J.D. Atkisson of Wichita, Barbara Atkisson of Wichita; one nephew; one niece. Memorial has been established with Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. Old Mission Mortuary.

Loveland, Bobby G., 65, retired Safelite Manufacturing Plant final inspector, died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Friday, Tahlequah (Okla.) Cemetery.
Survivors: sons, Joshua of the home, Dwight of Texas; mother, Elsie of Hereford, Texas; brothers, Jim of Fenton, Mo., Jerry of Liberal, Don of Hereford, Texas; sisters, Rita Porterfield of Tulsa, Marjorie Daniels of Hereford, Texas; three grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Kenneth Copeland Ministries, Fort Worth, Texas. Broadway Mortuary.

McCurdy, William Edward "Bill," 81, retired Novacare employee, died Sunday, Feb 20, 2000. Service 10 a.m. Saturday, Lakeview Funeral Home.
Survivors: sons, Robert, Donald, both of Wichita, William "Bill" of Littleton, Colo.; daughter, Donette Ward of Fayetteville, Ark.; stepdaughter, Judy Dansby of Wichita; sister-in-law, Mr. O.T. McCurdy of Braddyville, Iowa; sisters and brother-in-law, Arlene Lusk of Clearmont, Mo., Annabell Fuller, Bonnie and Bill Miller, all of Clarinda, Iowa, Mary Lou Murphy of Braddyville; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Memorial has been established with the Lukemia Society.

Murphy, Joe Bates, 67, retired Affiliated Credit Bureau of Wichita president and CEO, died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000. Memorial service 10 a.m. today, Downing & Lahey Mortuary East; graveside service 2 p.m. Monday, Bentonville Cemetery, Bentonville, Ark.
Survivors: wife, Clara; sons, Peter of Wichita, Phillip of San Antonio, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Jeff Crites of Wichita; grandchild, Jesse Crites of Wichita. Memorial has been established with Shriners Childrens Hospitals Burn Unit.

Navarrete, Oralia V., 62, former Via Christi Regional Medical Center- Saint Joseph Campus environmental services employee, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000. Service noon Friday, Cochran Mortuary.
Survivors: husband, Alejo; son, Fernando Perez of Wichita; daughters, Ruby Lozano, Martha Lozano both of Wichita; brothers, Gilberto Vasquez of Sterling, Colo., Jose Vasquez of San Antonio, Texas, Joe Vasquez of Abilene, Texas; sister, Maria Martinez of San Antonio, Texas; eight grandchildren. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family via www.cochranmortuary.com.

Robinson-Mays, Joelle Tionna, 2, died Saturday, Feb. 19, 2000. Memorial service 6 p.m. today, Jackson Mortuary; memorial service Saturday, Eupora, Miss.
Survivors: father, Joel Robinson of Eupora, Miss.; mother, Aneattra Mays of Wichita; sisters, Tiara Mays of Wichita, Shamia Robinson of Maben, Miss., Kayla Morton of Eupora, Miss.; grandparents, Earnestine Robinson, John Mays both of Eupora, Miss., Debra Singleton of Yakima, Wash.; great-grandparents, Stella Mae Pittman of Eupora, Miss., L.W. Coffeey of State Spring, Miss., Ollie Mae Singleton, Willie Bob Singleton both of Yakima, Wash., Minnie Mae Mays, Pearlie Robinson, Governor T. Mays, Yancy Clyde Robinson all of Eupora, Miss.; great-great-grandparents, Julia Mae Hamer, Loufern Mays both of Eupora, Miss. 

Salazar, John Y.,43, of Austin, Texas, formerly of Wichita, died Monday, Feb. 21, 2000. Visitation with family 5 p.m. today; rosary 6 p.m. today; service noon Friday, all at Angel Funeral Home, Austin, Texas.
John had worked for the City of Austin Holly Electric Plant for 13 years and at the Home Depot for seven years. His hobbies included fishing, music, and spending time with his family.
Survivors: wife, Amelia Suarez; sons, Nito Blochlinger of Minneapolis, Christopher Suarez of Corpus Christi, Texas; daughter, Sandra Suarez of Austin; parents, Jesus T. Salazar and Frances Y. Avila; brothers, Joseph Salazar of Austin, Texas, Blas Avila of Oceanside, Calif., Ruben Salazar of Denver; sisters, Celia Grajeda, Sandy Chalhubb, Sonia Arnett, Cynthia Harmon, Sulema Arellano, Susanna Larraga all of Wichita; grandchildren, Josiah, Clarissa.

Schmidt, Otillie H.,101, retired USD 259 elementary teacher, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000. Service 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Lorraine Avenue Mennonite Church; graveside service 2 p.m. Saturday, Arlington (Kan.) Cemetery.
Survivors: stepdaughter, Naomi Grundman of Wichita; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; many nephews and nieces. Preceded in death by: husband, Edward D. Schmidt; stepson, Edward A. Schmidt. Memorials have been established with Lorraine Avenue Mennonite Church and Bethel College, North Newton. Downing & Lahey Mortuary East.

Smith, Martha Ann, 67, homemaker, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000. Service 10 a.m. Friday, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary; graveside service 2 p.m. Saturday, Oakwood Cemetery, Cisco, Texas.
Survivors: sons, David, Clyde both of Wichita; daughters, Vickie Smith, Valarie Howe, Virginia Snyder, Elizabeth LaBore all of Wichita; brothers, Riley Walters of Goddard, Gerald Walters of Wichita, Kenneth Walters of Herington; sister, Sarah Hollensbe of Wichita; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with American Heart Association and American Diabetes Association.

Tisdale, Dorothy P., 80, retired Boeing Wichita production worker, died Saturday, Feb. 19, 2000. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. today, Vann-Gettis Funeral Service; service 1 p.m. Friday, Saint Paul AME.

Zvolanek, Constance M. "Connie," 88, retired retail clerk, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000. Visitation 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Old Mission Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m. Monday, Wellington Place Baptist Church.
Survivors: husband, Harry; daughter and son-in-law, Anna Marie and Jim McCabe of Agoura Hills, Calif.; sister and brother-in-law, Anne and Wayne Loomis of Spokane, Wash.; grandchild, Kelleen Marie McCabe of Atascadero, Calif.; niece and spouse, Helen K. and Benjamin Lim of Valley Center. Memorial has been established with Wellington Place Baptist Church and Hospice Inc.

Ryman, M. Maxine Coggins Vestal,75, former Arkansas City Vet Clinic employee and Area Agency on Aging employee, died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000. Visitation with family 6 to 8 p.m. today, Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home; service 10:30 a.m. Friday, First United Methodist Church.
Survivors: husband, Robert; daughters, Billie Vestal Swanson of Arkansas City, Judy Vestal Learned of Oklahoma City, Jane Ryman Alexander of Shreve, Ohio; brother, Lowell Coggins of Oxford; sister, Barbara Branson of Afton, Okla.; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Hospice, Inc.

Beason, Marie,92, retired beauty salon owner and operator, died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000. Memorial service 2 p.m. Saturday, Graves Funeral Home.
Survivors: sons, Robert of Little Rock, Max of Ames, Okla., D. Dean of Dodge City; 11 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with First Baptist Church and Hospice Circle of Love.

Piatt, Kenneth L., 69, Colfax Baptist Church pastor, died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000. Visitation with family 7 to 8 p.m. today, Gibson-Koch-Friskel Chapel; service 10:30 a.m. Friday, Colfax Baptist Church.
Survivors: wife, Phyllis; son, Dennis of Wichita; daughter, Karen O'Neal of Camdenton, Mo.; sister, Hazel VanHouten of Humboldt; half-sister, Kathryn Record of Chanute; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Memorial has been established with Murrow Indian Home, Anadarko, Okla.

Ingham, Curtis W.,70, retired welder and OK Welding owner and operator, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Friday, Saint Mary's Catholic Church.
Survivors: sons, Michael of Chase, Bob of Hutchinson, Tom of Manhattan, David of Ellinwood, Bill of Leawood, John of Lindsborg; daughters, Sheryl Burggraf of Lawrence, Karen Wood of Paola; sister, Carol Campbell of Cherokee Village, Ark.; 13 grandchildren. Memorial has been established with American Diabetes Association. Kimple Funeral Home.

Havercroft, Etta J. (Beck),68, of Colorado Springs, formerly of Dodge City, homemaker, died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000. No service.
Survivors: husband, Floyd; son, Michael of Wichita; sister, Dorothy Hess of Pueblo, Colo.; one grandchild. Memorial has been established with American Cancer Society. Burkhart Funeral Home. 

Bannon, Gladys I. Davis,90, retired cook, died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000. Service 10:30 a.m. Friday, Friends Church of Rose Hill.
Survivors: son, Don of Atlanta; daughters, Viola Nelson of Chula Vista, Calif., Cordelia Hinshaw of Rose Hill; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Friends Church of Rose Hill and Friends Disaster Service Fund. Miles Funeral Service.

Rosenberry, Joseph W., 78, retired Beech Aircraft Corp. final assembler, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000. Graveside service 10 a.m. Saturday, Douglass Cemetery.
Survivors: son, Bill; daughter, Judy McCray both of Douglass; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Douglass Public Library. Hilyard-Smith Funeral Home.

Lord, Margaret M. (Turley), 81, homemaker, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Saturday, Zimmerman Funeral Home.
Survivors: son, Delbert of Elk Falls; daughters, Nancy Glass, Charlene Weakley both of Elk Falls; sisters, Irene Carey of Fla., May Straw of Bentonville, Ark.; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.

Klein, Isabell O.,81, retired Hanston School District employee, died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000. Service 10:30 a.m. Saturday, United Methodist Church.
Survivors: sons, Bob of Hanston, Eldon of Aurora, Colo., Jody of Wright, Steve of Enid, Jack of Dodge City; daughters, Carolyn Hertel of Garden City, Phyllis Allison of Colorado Springs, Barbara Krentzel of McPherson, Kay Park of Manhattan, Donna Johnson, Pat Klein both of Wichita; brother, Cecil Schasteen of Wichita; sister, Bessie Mai of Denver; 30 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Hodgeman Co. Long Term Care Center and Hanston Senior Center. Beckwith Funeral Home, Jetmore. 

Shepherd, Pauline M., 92, retired Chaparral High School math teacher, died Thursday, Feb. 17, 2000. Service 10 a.m. Saturday, United Methodist Church.
Survivors: daughter, Jeanette Hostetler of Columbus, Ind.; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Memorials have been established with American Red Cross, Harper United Methodist Church and Chester and Pauline Shepherd Memorial Scholarship Fund in care of Chaparral High School. Elliott Funeral Home.

Dick, Arthur, 100, retired accountant, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000. Memorial service 11 a.m. Friday, Schowalter Villa Chapel.
Survivors: 12 nephews and nieces. Memorial has been established with Schowalter Villa. Miller Funeral Home.

Wasemiller, Marlys Mae,78, died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000. Visitation with family 4 to 8 p.m. today, Hillsboro Memorial Chapel; service 1:30 p.m. Friday, Zion Lutheran Church.
Survivors: brother, Lindon Wasemiller of Lehigh; sister, Mariann Schafer of Lincoln, Neb. Memorial has been established with Zion Lutheran Church.

Blakeman, Opal I., 89, retired Safeway clerk, died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Thursday, Fairlawn Burial Park.
Survivors: daughter, Beverly Miller of Hutchinson; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Boys and Girls Club of Hutchinson. Elliott Mortuary.

Brown, Willard,82, died Monday, Feb. 21, 2000. Service 1 p.m. Friday, Johnson & Sons Funeral Home.
Survivors: sister, Alta Mae Latschar of Cartersville, Ga.; 11 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren.

Crutcher, Maurine, 93, of Sun City, Ariz., formerly of Hutchinson, retired San Jose, Calif. Unified Schools teacher, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000. Graveside service 2 p.m. Saturday, Memorial Park Cemetery.
Survivors: brother, John Crutcher of Jefferson, N.C.; sisters, Sally Thompson of Saint Louis, Naomi Rouser of Wichita. Memorial has been established with Eva Gilger Bethel Home and Training Center, Kenya, Africa. Elliott Mortuary.

Kendall, Goldie M. Hoth, 74, homemaker, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000. Memorial graveside service 10:30 a.m. Monday, Memorial Park Cemetery.
Survivors: husband, John; sons, Dennis Hoth of Nickerson, Doyle Hoth of Webb City, Mo.; daughter, Twila Donovan of Hutchinson; stepsons, David of Knoxville, Tenn., Levon of Hutchinson, Mark of Clayton, N.C.; stepdaughter, Kay Kendall of Royal Oak, Mich.; brother, Ervin Horton of Nickerson; 18 grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two stepgreat-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Crossroads Christian Church. Elliott Mortuary.

Arensdorf, George E., 74, retired Kingman County Highway Dept. bridge foreman, died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000. Rosary 7 p.m. today; service 10 a.m. Friday, both at Saint Patrick Catholic Church.
Survivors: wife, Marcella; sons, Charles and Mark both of Kingman; daughter, Sandy Morris of Wichita; sisters, Coletta Soellner of Goodland, Agnes Rabe of Spearville; nine grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Saint Patrick Catholic School and Hospice Inc. Livingston Funeral Home.

Parsons-Owens, Lois Jean, 62, of Shafter, Calif., formerly of Kingman and Cheney, homemaker, died Monday, Jan. 24, 2000. Memorial service 11 a.m. Saturday, Westside Christian Church, Wichita.
Survivors: husband, Donald; sons, Allen of Kansas City, Mo., Donald of Wichita; daughters, Valorie Castor of Cheney, Beverly Paustian of Wake Forest, N.C.; brothers, George Pinkley of Cyril, Okla., Eddie Pinkley of Kingman; sisters, Blanche Barnhart of Chanute, Kathy Robbins, Linda Taylor both of Wichita; eight grandchildren. Wulf-Ast Mortuary.

Robertson, Sarah Ruth,82, homemaker, died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000. Service 2:30 p.m. Friday, Beckwith Mortuary.
Survivors: son, Wallace Fagen of Great Bend; stepsons, Clifford Fagen, Norman both of Larned, Eldon of Wichita Falls, Texas, Bob of Claremore, Okla.; daughters, Wilma Marvin of Versailles, Mo., Connie Gross of Garden City, Donna Robertson of Russell; stepdaughters, Jane Bird of Garfield, Lois Coleman of Chickasha, Okla.; brother, Charley of Hutchinson; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Emmaus House of Garden City.

Kruse, Hannah, 92, retired school teacher, died Monday, Feb. 21, 2000. Visitation with family 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Zeiner Funeral Home; service 10:30 Saturday, Strassburg Baptist Church.
Survivors: son, Dwight of Marion; daughter, Patricia Socolofsky of Bellevue, Neb.; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Strassburg Baptist Church.

Rubenich, James Ray,70, retired Natural Gas Pipeline Co. employee, died Monday, Feb. 21, 2000. Graveside service 11 a.m. today, Minneola Cemetery.
Survivors: wife, Ruth; sons, Jerry of Valley Center, Wesley of Wichita; daughters, Jo Ann Rankin of Oak Point, Texas, Terri Rubenich of Dodge City; brothers, William of San Pablo, Calif., Edward of Issaquah, Wash., Sherman of Dodge City; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with American Heart Association. Minnis Mortuary.

Sauerwein, Robert A. "Bob," 73, self-employed general contractor, died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000. Service 10 a.m. Friday, Salem United Methodist Church.
Survivors; wife, Ila; son, Terry of Newton; brothers, Wilbur of Walton, Ardith of Newton; sisters, Ruth Guthrie, Marjorie Guthrie, Marion Winsor, Lucille Putnam, Charlene Hamm, Virginia Bullard all of Newton, Elaine Stehman of Denver; three grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Salem United Methodist Church and American Heart Association. Petersen Funeral Home.

Mulvaney, Winifred,79, homemaker, died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000. Service 10:30 a.m. Friday, United Methodist Church.
Survivors: son, Kevin of Wichita; daughters, Susan Davis of Manhattan, Sally Raber of Cottonwood, Ariz.; sister, Alice Lee Welch of Calif.; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Nursery of United Methodist Church. Oliver-Hawks Funeral Home.

Every, Edna M., 80, homemaker , died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000. Rosary 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Friday, visitation with family following rosaries, all at Carson-Wall Funeral Home; funeral mass 10 a.m. Saturday, Saint Patrick Catholic Church.
Survivors: husband, Max; sons, Max, Alan both of Wichita, David of Indianapolis, Mark of Arkansas City; daughters, Marilyn Dick of Chanute, Catherine Bartelli, Elaine Hudson, Janice Clifton-George all of Parsons; sister, Helen Blaes of Cherryvale; 25 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Saint Patrick Catholic Church for the Saint Mary Bell Monument. 

Thompson, Irvin A.,85, farmer, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000. Visitation with family 7 to 8 p.m. today; service 10:30 a.m. Friday, both at Carson-Wall Funeral Home.
Survivors: wife, Edna; son, Donald of Parsons; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Center Bethel Union Church.

Goff, Lois May, 67, waitress, died Monday, Feb. 21, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Friday, South Haven Christian Church.
Survivors: sons, Ronnie Cink, Delmar, Billy both of Oklahoma City; daughters, Verna Garner of Dexter, Jean Cummings of Newkirk, Okla., Linda Williams of Oklahoma City, Clistie Wishon of Edmond, Okla.; mother and stepfather, Dorothy and Fred Domnick of Caldwell; 13 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with South Central Kansas Regional Medical Center Dialysis Unit, Arkansas City.

Herrington, Ruth W., 69, retired Lakeside Lodge food service supervisor, died Monday, Feb. 21, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Friday, Frank Funeral Home.
Survivors: sons, Billy, Michael both of Wellington; daughter, Kathryn Orton of Houston; brother, Bill Rose of Clearlake, Calif.; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.

Sober, Billy Ray "Bill," 59, Sober's Jewelry owner and operator, died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000. Visitation with family 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today, Day Funeral Home; service 10 a.m. Friday, First Christian Church.
Survivors: wife, Laura; son, Ty of Wellington; daughter, Kristin Lock of Los Angeles; brothers, Willard of Edmond, Okla., Frank of Oklahoma City; sisters, Annabelle Scott of Fay, Okla., Louise Snodgrass of Altus, Okla.; three grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Hospice Inc.

Auerbach, Josef, 71, retired Wichita Country Club general manager, died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 1997. Rosary 7 p.m. today, service 10 a.m. Thursday, both at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. 
Survivors: wife, Virginia; sons, Anton of New York, N.Y., Michael of Wichita, Thomas of Ellinwood, Stephan of Chicago; brother, Anton, sisters, Anni Lipsky, Ida Bartmann, all of Germany; five grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established with Community Hospice, Holy Family Center and Wichita Children's Home. Downing & Lahey Mortuary.

Bell, Carl D., 40, Casado McKay maintenance worker, died Sunday, Dec. 7, 1997. Service 11 a.m. Thursday, Wichita Christian Center. 
Survivors: wife, Linda Keller; son, Carl Dee, daughter, Anitra Bell, stepson, Alex Keller, mother, Emma Bell, all of Wichita; brothers, Milton, Clarence, Robert, all of Wichita, Leon of Lansing, Leonard of Crowley, Colo.; sisters, Clarice Miller, Esta Shaw, Carolyn Craig, Christine Card, all of Wichita, Maryann Johnson of Victorville, Calif., Laura Ballard of Fayetteville, N.C., Mildred Bell of Dallas, Peggy Bell of Manhattan. Hillside Funeral Home East.

Collins, Edward A. "Buck", 65, Collins Concrete owner, died Friday, Dec. 5, 1997. Service 1 p.m. Thursday, New Jerusalem Baptist Church. Jackson Mortuary.

Connor, Josephine F., 73, homemaker, died Monday, Dec. 8, 1997. Service 1 p.m. Friday, Resthaven Mortuary. 
Survivors: husband, Lawrence, Sr.; son, Lawrence, Jr. of Wichita; daughter, Catherine Connor-Talasek of St. Louis; brother, William Gates of Sioux City, Iowa; one grandchild. Memorial has been established with Christ the King Catholic Church.

Dadisman, Amy, 88, of Madison, Tenn., formerly of Wichita, retired Wesley Hospital and St. Joseph Hospital registered nurse, died Saturday, Dec. 6, 1997. Service 1 p.m. Friday, Downing & Lahey Mortuary. 
Survivors: daughter, Winifred Crook, sister, Winifred Davis, both of Madison; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.

Dennett, Sylvester O. "Sly," 93, retired Midwest Motor Parts owner, died Monday, Dec. 8, 1997. Service 10 a.m. Friday, Downing & Lahey Mortuary. 
Survivors: fiancee, Jean Wilkerson of Wichita; daughter, Patsy Harrison of Foley, Ala.; sister, Edna Coats of Santa Rosa, Calif.; one grandchild; one great-grandchild; one step-grandchild; four step-great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children and Kansas Masonic Home.

Depew, Orpha A., 76, homemaker, died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 1997. Service 2 p.m. Thursday, Broadway Mortuary. 
Survivors: husband, Douglas; son, David, daughter, Kelly Boylan, both of Wichita; brother, Jim Williams of Omaha; four grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Faith Christian Church.

Fugit, Mildred, 91, of Brighton, Mich., formerly of Alva, Okla. and Wichita, retired Boeing Wichita employee, former Hinkel's Department Store clerk, died Sunday, Dec. 7, 1997. Service 2 p.m. Monday, Wharton Funeral Chapel, Alva. 
Survivors: son, Earl of Brighton; sisters, Lela Woods of Alva, Helen McMullen of Lewisville, Texas; seven grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild.

Greer, Abbie V., 75, died Monday, Dec. 8, 1997. Service 1:30 p.m. Friday, White Chapel Memorial Gardens. 
Survivor: sister, Dorothy Troxel of Wichita. Hillside Funeral Home East.

Howe, Virgil Leroy, 80, retired Grede Foundry molder and maintenance employee, died Monday, Dec. 8, 1997. Service 1 p.m. today, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary. 
Survivors: daughters, Maxine Ayres, Elaine Harmon, Carol Fuller, all of Wichita; brother, John of Antlers, Okla.; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.

Keimig, Selma E., 89, homemaker, died Monday, Dec. 8, 1997. Service 10 a.m. Thursday, Bethany Lutheran Church. 
Survivors: son, Alan of Wichita; daughter, Vergene Fromm of Texas; brother, Paul Schindler of Mountain Home, Ark.; sister, Frieda Walker of Hermiston, Ore.; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Bethany Lutheran Church. DeVorss Flanagan-Hunt Mortuary.

Musick, Margaret H., 73, of Lone Grove, Okla., former Wichita resident, retired Boeing Wichita legal secretary, died Saturday, Dec. 6, 1997. Service 2 p.m. today, Watts Funeral Home, Madill, Okla. 
Survivors: husband, Andrew Jr.; sons, Andrew III of Garden City, Michael of Ardmore, Okla., Steven of Goleta, Calif.; sistser, Ruth Gee of Bethany, Okla.; three grandchildren.

Pitz, Liesel "Liz,", 78, homemaker, died Monday, Dec. 8, 1997. Service 10 a.m. Thursday, Lakeview Funera. Home.

Robbins, Irma Jane, 80, homemaker, died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 1997. Service 2 p.m. Friday, West Heights United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: husband, Verne; sons, Craig of Lakewood, Colo., Robert of Wichita; daughter, Susan Unruh of Wichita; sisters, Freida Hemann of Burlington, Iowa, Mary Nixon of Grinnell, Iowa, Ruth Jones of Houston, Dorothy Johnston of Northbrook, Ill. Memorial has been established with West Heights United Methodist Church. Resthaven Mortuary.

Russell, Betty J., 72, homemaker, died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 1997. Service 3:30 p.m. Friday, Downing & Lahey Mortuary. 
Survivors: son, Mark, daughter, Mary Boger, both of Wichita; brother, Don Linnemeyer of Sioux Falls, S.D.; four grandchildren. Memorial has been established with The Association for Retarded Citizens of Sedgwick County, Building Fund, P.O. Box 1120, Wichita, Kan. 67201.

Schuster, Henry L., 82, of Lees Summit, Mo., formerly of Wichita, retired Boeing Wichita machine shop supervisor, died Monday, Dec. 8, 1997. Service 11 a.m. Friday, Resthaven Mortuary. 
Survivors: wife, Sarah; son, Charles of Overland Park; brothers, Bill of Lenexa, Morris of Olathe, Kenneth of Terre Haute, Ind.; sisters, Margaret Thomas, Dorothy Davis, both of Marshall, Mo., Mary Kerby, Mattier Wiess, both of Kansas City, Mo., Edna Epperson of Long Boat Key, Fla.; one grandchild.

Walker, Minola, 79, retired St. Francis Hospital licensed practical nurse, died Saturday, Dec. 6, 1997. Service 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Trinity Church of God in Christ. 
Survivors: son, David Jack Morgan of the home; daughter, Denise Jill Morgan of Wichita; brothers, Linton Allmon of Pittsburg, Clarence Allmon of Seaside, Calif.; sisters, Callie Smith, Pearl Hawkins, Velda Jameson, Mary Foster, all of Wichita. Jackson Mortuary.

Arnold, William Orville "Bill," 58, Baker-Hughes Tool Co. deep sea oil driller, died Saturday, Dec. 6, 1997. Service 10 a.m. today, Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home. 
Survivors: sons, Greg of Arkansas City, Geoffrey of Appleton, Mo.; mother, Alma Arnold of Arkansas City. Memorial has been established with American Cancer Society.

Shorter, Charles E., 78, retired Dixie-Portland Flour Mill employee, died Monday, Dec. 8, 1997. Service 2 p.m. Thursday, Hawks Funeral Home. 
Survivors: sons, Richard of Wichita, Stanley of Arkansas City; daughter, Janice Foster of Derby; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Gospel Light Church.

Pike, Dwayne "Smoky," 59, retired farmer and Motel 61 owner, died Monday, Dec. 8, 1997. Service 10 a.m. Thursday, Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson. 
Survivors: wife, Vina; sons, Butch of Tucson, Oscar of Kingman; daughters, Jo Shelton of Arlington, Sheryl Childs of Tucson; brother, James of Pretty Prairie; sisters, Cleda Blue of Arlington, Joann VanNess of Partridge; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Memorials have been established with Hospice of Reno County and Arlington Ambulance Service.

Hall, Carl J., 77, retired auto parts store owner and manager, died Sunday, Dec. 7, 1997. Service 2 p.m. Friday, Sunnyside Cemetery, Caney. 
Survivors: wife, Helen; stepson, Rodney Adams of Edwardsville; four stepgrandchildren; one stepgreat-grandchild. Graves Funeral Home.

Royer, Thomas Fred "Tom," 74, retired Operating Engineers Local 12 electrical engineer, died Sunday, Dec. 7, 1997. Memorial service 2 p.m. Friday, Potts Chapel. 
Survivors: wife, Elizabeth; daughters, Hazel of Los Angeles, Cheryl Lyon of Cherryvale; three grandchildren.

Odette, Mabel, 73, former Frills and Fabrics of Concordia, Cloud County register of deeds and appraiser employee, died Sunday, Dec. 7, 1997. Service 10:30 a.m. today, Christian Church, Clyde. 
Survivors: husband, Raymond; son, Randy of Wichita; daughter, Nancy Jones of Clyde; brother, Harold Perkins of Phillipsburg; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Memorials have been established with Christian Church, Clyde, and Clyde Ambulance. Chaput Mortuary.

Darland, Bessie May, 97, retired teacher, died Monday, Dec. 8, 1997. Service 2 p.m. Thursday, Codell Baptist Church. 
Survivors: nieces, Nathlie Simpson of McPherson, Twila Wanker of Quitman, Texas, Sondra Shoupp of Las Vegas. Memorial has been established with Codell Baptist Church. Moore-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Plainville.

Burris, Mary Lois Hunt, 102, homemaker, died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 1997. Services 11 a.m. Thursday, First Presbyterian Church, Dodge City; 1 p.m. Saturday, Ebersole Mortuary, Conway Springs. 
Survivors: son, William of Dodge City; daughter, Barbara Roberts, sister, Elizabeth Pipkin, both of Wichita; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with First Presbyterian Church, Dodge City.

Luehrs, Sara Anne, infant daughter of Rodney and Laura Luehrs, died Monday, Dec. 8, 1997. Service 2 p.m. Thursday, Carlson Funeral Home.
Other survivors: grandparents, Earl and Loretta Davis of Deer Trail, Colo., Albert and Donna Luehrs of Kingman; great-grandparents, Arthur and Florence Davis of Rapid City, S.D., Fabian and Ernestine Kelly of Dickinson, N.D., Helen Luehrs of Cheney. Memorials have been established with First Southern Baptist Church and Partners in Education.

Post, Irene Frances, 79, retired Bidwell Grocery clerk, died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 1997. Service 10 a.m. Friday, Kirby-Morris Funeral Home. 
Survivors: sons, Dennis of Westmoreland, Randall of Arcanum, Ohio; brothers, Blaine Bidwell of Lawrence, Billy Bidwell of Great Bend, Ed Bidwell of El Dorado; five grandchildren. Memorial has been established with the American Diabetes Association.

Freeman, Florence Vianna, 101, homemaker, died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 1997. Service 11 a.m. Monday, Carlson Funeral Home. 
Survivors: son, Alfred of Hookset, N.H.; daughters, Rosalea Snow of Overland Park, Agnes Talbutt of Bainbridge Island, Wash., Jane Lancaster of New York, N.Y.; sister, Lena Ryman of Howard, Colo. Memorials have been established with Emporia Friends of the Zoo, American Red Cross of Lyon County and American Legion.

Simmons, Charles Henry, 81, retired teacher and farmer, died Monday, Dec. 8, 1997. Service 2 p.m. Friday, Memorial Lawn Cemetery. 
Survivors: sons, Craig of Emporia, Roger of Bethesda, Md.; daughters, Ann Brown of Evergreen, Colo., Sandra Thomas of Bonner Springs; brothers, George of Liberal, Paul of Claremont, Calif.; sister, Clara Mae Jantzen of Topeka; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Emporia Friends of the Zoo. Carlson Funeral Home.

Estes, Mary E., 96, of Phoenix, formerly of Eureka, El Dorado and Wichita, homemaker, died Wednesday, Dec. 3, 1997. Service 2:30 p.m. Friday, Messinger Mortuary, Scottsdale. 
Survivors: sons, Bob of Scottsdale, Bill of Saratoga, Calif.; two grandchildren.

BuCannon, Wayne R., a.k.a. Randy Jolley, 49, farmer and custom harvester, died Saturday, Dec. 6, 1997. Service 2 p.m. today, Otterbein United Brethren Church. 
Survivors: wife, Janet; son, Wayne, Jr., both at home; daughter, Sara DeBord of Warrensburg, Ill.; father, James Jolley of West Memphis, Ark.; mother, Mary Reynolds of Lenexa; brother, Greg Jolley, sister, Kathy Jolley, both of Oklahoma City; one grandson. Carson-Wall Funeral Home.

Sissom, Lester Glenn, 86, retired farmer and Kansas Department of Transportation road maintenance employee, died Monday, Dec. 8, 1997. Service 1 p.m. Thursday, Weakley Cemetery, New Albany. 
Survivors: son, Vernon of Benton; daughters, Irene Yancey of Kingman, Linda Golden of Wichita; brothers, Kent, Leland, both of Fredonia, Keith of Walden; sister, Ella Odell of Fredonia; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Memorial has been established with Beverly Health and Rehabilitation. Timmons Funeral Home, Fredonia.

Gonzalez, Robert M., 55, Heyco Oswalt Manufacturing Co. service sales representative, died Monday, Dec. 8, 1997. Vigil 7 p.m. Thursday, service 10:30 a.m. Friday, both at St. Dominic Catholic Church. 
Survivors: wife, Geneva; sons, Michael of Garden City, Robert of Topeka; mother, Mary Calderon of Garden City; brothers, Jerry of Garden City, Ed of Denver; grandmother, Lenora Sanchez of Garden City; two grandchildren. Memorials have been established with St. Dominic School Endowment Fund and American Cancer Society. Garnand Funeral Home.

Baergen, Ernest E., 87, former farmer, minister and KG&E employee, died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 1997. Service 10 a.m. Friday, Garden Mennonite Church, Moundridge. 
Survivors: wife, Carrie; daughters, Shirley Regier of Newton, Lois Hooge of Omaha; sister, Anna Toews of Hesston; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Garden Mennonite Church. Miller Funeral Home.

Cheney, W.T., 84, retired Pine Bluff, Ark., High School principal, died Monday, Dec. 8, 1997. Service 10 a.m. Saturday, Poplar Grove Baptist Church. 
Survivors: brother, Donald, sisters, Thelma Honeycutt, Imogene Adaire, Mary Clounch, all of Humboldt. Memorial has been established with Poplar Grove Baptist Church. Kunkel Funeral Chapel.

Janzen, John A. "Jack" , 74, retired Western Supply Co. sales representative, died Monday, Dec. 8, 1997. Service 2 p.m. Thursday, Elliott Mortuary. 
Survivors: sons, Tom of Hutchinson, Alan of Del City, Okla.; daughter, Gloria Brooks of Hutchinson; brothers, Frank of Buhler, Herman of McPherson; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Moosehaven Retirement Center.

McCreight, Jean L., 88, retired Wiley's Department Store, died Monday, Dec. 8, 1997. Service 2:30 p.m. Friday, Wesley Towers Chapel. 
Survivor: companion, Hubert Morgan of Hutchinson. Memorials have been established with the First Presbyterian Church and the Good Samaritan Fund at Wesley Towers. Elliott Mortuary.

Welling, Agnes Ann, 93, Healdton, Okla., formerly of Leon, homemaker, died Monday, Dec. 8, 1997. Service 1:30 p.m. today, St. John's Catholic Church, El Dorado. 
Survivors: daughter, Virginia O'Connor of Healdton; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with the American Cancer Society. Kirby-Morris Funeral Home, El Dorado.

Kirkpatrick, F.W. "Bill", 67, retired reflexologist, died Monday, Dec. 8, 1997. Service 1:30 p.m. today, Church of Christ, Forgan, Okla. 
Survivors: wife, Carlene; sons, Doug of Elgin, Okla., Danny of Wichita, Keith of Wenatchee, Wash.; brother, Raymond of Wichita; sister, JoAnn Dean of Sand Springs, Okla.; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Memorial has been established with the Westview Boy's Home, P.O. Box 553, Hollis, Okla. 73550. Miller Mortuary, Liberal.

Royston, Daniel L. "Dan," 41, Moridge Manufacturing of Moundridge supervisor, former Jarvis Auto Parts manager, former Royston, Inc. employee, died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 1997. Service 10 a.m. Friday, First Presbyterian Church. 
Survivors: wife, Pam; son, Matthew, daughters, Jennifer and Teresa, all at home; mother and stepfather, Anne and Harold Converse of Newton; sister, Gretchen Pracht of Wichita; step-brother, Wayne Converse of Newton; stepsister, Paula Silbermeyer of England. Memorials have been established with First Presbyterian Church and USD 373 Vocation Department Don Royston Memorial Fund. Petersen Funeral Home.

Nuss, Edward, 96, farmer and stockman, died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 1997. Family service 7:30 p.m. today, Pohlman's Mortuary, service 2 p.m. Thursday, United Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Milberger. 
Survivors: sons, Leland, Earlin, Eugene, daughter, Ruth Mai, all of Russell; sisters, Amelia Nettlingham of Hoisington, Rachel Wiedeman of Inman; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one stepgrandchild; two stepgreat-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with United Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Milberger, and St. John Lutheran Church, Russell.

Ward, Clyde D., 68, retired Operating Engineering Local 101 heavy-equipment operator, died Sunday, Dec. 7, 1997. Service 1 p.m. Friday, Cochran Mortuary, Wichita. 
Survivors: wife, Martha; sons, Kenneth, Mike, both of Valley Center; brother, Elmo of LaMesa, Calif.; sister, Chloe Ferguson of Versailles, Mo.; five grandchildren. Memorial has been established with the American Diabetes Association.

Kraus, Alfred Joseph, 79, retired Cessna Aircraft Co. sheet metal worker, died Monday, Dec. 8, 1997. Service 10 a.m. Thursday, Church of Christ. 
Survivors: daughters, June and Pat Kraus, both of La Junta, Colo., Betty Tracy of Agua Dulce, Calif.; sister, Mary Lou Jennings of Ponca City, Okla.; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Hawks Funeral Home.

Bellew, Wilbur C., 70, retired IRS manager and agent, died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Saturday, Hillside Christian Church. 
Survivors: wife, Dorothy; sons, Michael of El Dorado, Bradley of McKinney, Texas, Scott of Maple Valley, Wash.; brothers, George Naugle of Latham, Darrel of Lindsborg, Glen of Grand Island, Neb.; three grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren. Memorial has been established with Hillside Christian Church Youth Dept. Downing & Lahey Mortuary East.

Bryant, M. Juanita, 86, of Independence, Mo., retired food service manager, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Saturday, Speaks Suburban Chapel, Independence, Mo. 
Survivors: son, Gary of Wichita; daughters, Valerie McCoy of Topeka, Parealee Bolt of Independence, Mo.; brothers, Roy Coffman, John Rains both of Kimball, Neb.; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren.

Cooley, Albert L. Sr., 82, retired Beech Aircraft Corp. avionics engineer, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000. Service 1 p.m. Saturday, Lakeview Funeral Home. 
Survivors: son, Albert Jr.; daughter, Gail Gage both of Wichita; brother, Jack of Hot Springs, Ark.; sister, Faye Longbine of Salina; grandchildren, Sandi Keith of Valley Center, Scott Gage, Tammy Gage, Brad Gage all of Wichita; great-grandchildren, Kyle Keith, Kayla Keith both of Valley Center. Memorial has been established with American Diabetes Association.

Epperly, John M., 45, Courtesy and Ryan Cleaners owner and operator, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000. Rosary 7:30 p.m. today, Downing & Lahey Mortuary West; service 10 a.m. Saturday, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. 
Survivors: wife, Brenda; son, Andrew; daughters, Julie Epperly, Jennifer Epperly; mother, Carolyn Epperly; brother, Edward; sisters, Jeanne Epperly, Jeri Ayers, Elizabeth Matthew, Jodi Pyle all of Wichita; several nephews, nieces and friends. Memorial has been established with Harbor House.

Haskins, Wilma Corinne, 85, homemaker, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000. Service has been held. 
Survivors: son, Dannie Franks of Wichita; daughters, Betsy Henning of Hutchinson, Janie Richardson of Mount Hope; 20 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Resthaven Mortuary.

Jefferies, Margery "Marge," 91, retired J.C. Penney sales clerk, died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000. Service 10 a.m. Saturday, Downing & Lahey Mortuary East; graveside service 1 p.m. Saturday, Riverview Cemetery, Kiowa. 
Survivors: nephews, Delbert Zimmerman of Pratt, Kirk Snyder of Rocky Ford, Colo., Jimmy Zimmerman of Colo., Greg Schauner, Mike Wiley both of Wichita; nieces, Winona Watkins, Julie Snyder, Pam Snodgrass, Patsy Warrington all of Colo., Maureen Biffer of Edmond, Okla., Marie Kiest of Texas, Mildred Groendycke of Fla., Idabell Michael of Kiowa, Maxine Wells of Okla. Preceded in death by, husband, Frank W. Jefferies. Memorial has been established with College Hill United Methodist Church.

Keffer, Phyllis, 75, retired Black and McCollom Elementary School Librarian and Wichita Art Museum docent, died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000. Service 1 p.m. Saturday, Asbury United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: son, Paul of Houston; daughters, Janice Buerki of Wichita, Diane Grier of Overland Park; sister, Dottie Marshall-Evans of Crozet, Virginia; five grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Botanica Gardens. Resthaven Mortuary.

Lindquist, Ermal T., 87, retired Wichita High School East teacher, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000. Memorial service 2 p.m. Saturday, Bethany Lutheran Church, Lindsborg. 
Survivors: nephew, Kempton Lindquist of Louisville, Ky.; niece, Elizabeth Lindquist of Battle Creek, Mich. Memorial has been established with Emory Lindquist Scholarship at Wichita State University or Bethany College. Hays Funeral Home, Lindsborg. 

McCurdy, William Edward "Bill," 81, retired Novacare employee, died Sunday, Feb 20, 2000. Service 10 a.m. Saturday, Lakeview Funeral Home. 
Survivors: sons, Robert, Donald, both of Wichita, William "Bill" of Littleton, Colo.; daughter, Donette Ward of Fayetteville, Ark.; stepdaughter, Judy Dansby of Wichita; sister-in-law, Mr. O.T. McCurdy of Braddyville, Iowa; sisters and brother-in-law, Arlene Lusk of Clearmont, Mo., Annabell Fuller, Bonnie and Bill Miller, all of Clarinda, Iowa, Mary Lou Murphy of Braddyville; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Memorial has been established with the Lukemia Society. 

Morgan, Kenneth Lee, 50, carpenter, died Sunday, Feb. 20, 2000. Service 10 a.m. Sunday, First Congregational Church Bible Church. 
Survivors: daughter, Shay Morgan of Phoenix; father, Clifford of Canon City, Colo.; brother, Clifford of Gretna, La.; sisters, Cheryl Barton of Emporia, Katy Spencer of Wellington. Hillside Funeral Home East.

Rowe, Jack N., 77, retired Boeing Wichita facilities manager, died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000. Service 10 a.m. Monday, Grace Baptist Church; graveside service 3 p.m. Monday, Garfield (Kan.) Cemetery. 
Survivors: wife, Euline; daughter, Shelly Ann Dewberry of Pasadena, Calif.; sisters, JoAnn Cameron of Great Bend, Vicki Brucciani of Roswell, Ga.; grandchildren, Megan Mudge, Julian Dewberry both of Pasadena, Calif. Memorials have been established with Grace Baptist Church and American Heart Association. Hillside Funeral Home East.

Schmidt, Otillie Linscheid, 101, retired USD 259 elementary teacher, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000. Service 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Lorraine Avenue Mennonite Church; graveside service 2 p.m. Saturday, Arlington (Kan.) Cemetery. 
Survivors: stepdaughter, Naomi Grundman of Wichita; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; several nephews and nieces. Preceded in death by, husband, Edward D. Schmidt and stepson, Edward A. Schmidt. Memorials have been established with Lorraine Avenue Mennonite Church and Bethel College, North Newton. Downing & Lahey Mortuary East.

Tolle, Jo, 60, of Pipe Creek, Texas, formerly of Wichita, retired Oil Distributor manager, died Sunday, Feb. 20, 2000. Private family service. 
Survivors: son, Garrett Otten of Medford, Ore.; daughters, Patricia Stone of Yuba City, Calif., Thomessa Samples of Crescent City, Calif.; brothers, Ollie Fuller of Pipe Creek, Texas, Ricky Fuller of Waxahatchie, Texas; four grandchildren. Grimes Funeral Chapel of Bandera, Texas.

Watson, Verna Marjorie, 76, of Newkirk, Okla., formerly of Wichita, homemaker and retired nurse, died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000. Service 10:30 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Newkirk, Okla. 
Survivors: husband, Bill; son, Michael of Lakeland, Fla.; daughters, Beena Preddy of Shreveport, La., Victoria Colvin of Benton, La., Sharron Christ of Haughton, La.; ten grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Trout Funeral Home, Newkirk, Okla.

Williams, Marvin D. "M.D.," 80, retired Air Capitol Contractors owner, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000. Service 4 p.m. Saturday, Hillside Christian Church. 
Survivors: daughter, Cynthia Rainer of Wichita; sister, Deanna Butts of Sterling, Colo.; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Hillside Christian Church. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family via www.cochranmortuary.com.

Miller, Billie Suzanne, 40, former Santa Fe Railroad brakeman and homemaker, died Monday, Feb. 21, 2000. Service 10:30 a.m. Saturday, First United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: husband, Ace; son, Aaron of Slidell, La.; daughter, Andrea Miller of the home; brother, Terry Zanovich; sister, Jill Freeman both of Tulsa. Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home.

Waldschmidt, Margaret D., 86, homemaker, died Monday, Feb. 21, 2000. Service 2 p.m. today, Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home. 
Survivors: sons, Sam of Arkansas City, David of Wichita; daughters, Anna Cherney of Hurst, Texas, Camille Pond of Arkansas City; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Presbyterian Manor.

Youngers, Earl J., 66, Cessna Aircraft Co. supervisor, died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000. Rosary 7 p.m. today; service 10:30 a.m. Saturday, both at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ost. 
Survivors: wife, Rita; daughter, Robin Schauf of Colwich; brothers, Donald of San Diego, Eugene of Wichita; sisters, Aileen Elpers of Cheney, Ruth Weninger, Marjorie Hemberger both of Wichita; two grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Knights of Columbus 3114 and St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ost. Wulf-Ast Mortuary.

Rogers, M. Danyelle, 51, retired social worker, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000. Service 10 a.m. Saturday, Graves Funeral Home. 
Survivors: mother, Arthur Rogers of the home; brother, Dennis Rogers of Manchester, England. Memorial has been established with Amazing Grace Chapel.

Jensen, Valeria Marie, Boeing Wichita mechanic, died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000. Service 10 a.m. Tuesday, Old Mission Mortuary. 
Survivors: daughters, Julie Cauzza, Kimberly Jensen both of Pagosa Springs, Colo., Kelly Robbins of Derby; brothers, Valentine Sigg of Wichita, John Sigg of Las Vegas, David Siff of Haysville; sisters, Judith McBride of Newton, Beatrice Schenk of Wichita; five grandchildren; numerous other relatives and friends.

Barnes, Donald E., 67, retired Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad conductor, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000. No service. 
Survivors: wife, Sonja; sons, Brian of Ordway, Colo., David of Denver; daughter, Linda Hunter of La Junta, Colo.; stepsons, Tim Pennington of Dodge City, Chuck Pennington of Colorado Springs; mother, Lucille of Rocky Ford, Colo.; stepdaughters, Becky Dreiling of Hutchinson, Cathy Carlin of Dodge City, Pat LaPlante of Colorado Springs; sisters, Marylyn Matern of La Junta, Colo., Diana Woods of Muskegon, Mich.; five grandchildren; 11 stepgrandchildren; four stepgreat-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Hospice of the Prairie and First United Methodist Church. Burkhart Funeral Home.

Elder, Francis H., 79, farmer and retired Wichita Terminal Association employee, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000. Visitation with family 6 to 8 p.m. today, Swisher-Taylor & Morris Funeral Home, Winfield; service 2 p.m. Saturday, United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: son, Richard of Douglass; daughter, Julie Hilding of Independence, Mo.; brother, R. Paul of Albuquerque; sisters, Carol Compton of Winfield, Doris Cox of Silver Springs, Md.; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Memorial has been established with United Methodist Church.

Horner, Irene A., Kansas District Court clerk, died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000. Vigil 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Bryant-Christians Funeral Home; service 10:30 a.m. Monday, St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. 
Survivors: son, Richard Giessel of Fort Collins, Colo.; brother, Vernon Hoge of Arriba, Colo. Memorials have been established with Great Bend Public Library and St. Rose School Endowment Fund.

Sherwood, Joe W., 82, retired postal service systems analyst, died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000. Visitation with family 2 to 8 p.m. today; service 2 p.m. Saturday, both at Webb Mortuary. 
Survivors: wife, Lela; son, Roger of Bronx, N.Y.; daughter, Carole Bouska of Brookings, S.D.; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with St. Mark's Presbyterian Church, Haysville, United Methodist Church, Clearwater and Hospice Inc.

Baskett, Leland C., 79, retired Mann and Co. Architects employee, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000. Graveside service 10 a.m. Saturday, Eastside Cemetery. 
Survivors: several cousins. Memorial has been established with Hutchinson Public Library Talking Book Program. Johnson & Sons Funeral Home.

Blandin, Jonathan Matthew, infant son of Misty Blandin, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000. Graveside service 2 p.m. Saturday, Fairlawn Burial Park. 
Survivors: brother, Bradley; sister, Kaitlyn both of the home; grandparents, Diana and Jeffrey Blandin of Burrton, Beverly Roberts of Hutchinson. Memorial has been established with Kansas Services for Children. Elliott Mortuary.

Dunn, John T., 86, died Thursday, Feb. 17, 2000. Graveside service 10 a.m. Monday, Fairlawn Burial Park.
No immediate survivors. Johnson & Sons Funeral Home.

Mulvin, Arthur H., retired building engineer, died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000. Memorial service 3 p.m. Sunday, Golden Plains Health Care Center. 
Survivors: wife, Velma; sister, Rachel Brace of Bradview Heights, Ohio. Elliott Mortuary.

Hull, Alpha "Al," 93, former Boeing Wichita employee and retired Beech Aircraft Corp. employee, died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000. Service 1 p.m. Saturday, Webb & Rodrick Funeral Home. 
Survivors: son, Deryl of Overland Park; daughter, Arlene Webb of Topeka; brother, Wesley of Independence; sisters, Bonnie Tull of Independence, Nora Aixton of Phoenix, Martha Sanhovich of Tacoma, Wash.; five grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Grace Memorial Methodist Church.

Griebel, Max, 69, died Monday, Feb. 21, 2000. Service 1 p.m. Saturday, Bean Cemetery. 
Survivors: brothers, Phillip of Centreville, Virginia, Henry of Sterling, Colo.; sister, Marcia Nelson of Centreville, Virginia. Memorial has been established with Sandstone Nursing Center. Johnson & Sons Funeral Home.

Chadd, Burtrice I., 96, homemaker, died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000. Service 10 a.m. Saturday, Blakely Cemetery. 
Survivors: daughters, Eula Lee Lackey of Amarillo, Texas, Farrell Williams of Madison; sister, Jessie Manschreck of Topeka; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Madison Manor Nursing Home and Madison Senior Center. Wilson Funeral Home.

Weddle, Leonard Monroe, 82, farmer and stockman, died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Saturday, United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: wife, Waneta; son, Terry of Minneola; daughter, Jeanette Besthorn of Garden City; brother, Walter of Minneola; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Minneola Health Care Foundation and Minneola Methodist Church Remodeling Fund. Minnis Mortuary.

Gaeddert, Edna F., homemaker, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000. Memorial service 11 a.m. Monday, Hoffnungsau Mennonite Church, Inman. 
Survivors: husband, Albert; son, Dale of Omaha; daughters, Kathryn Gaeddert of Newton, Carol Burkhart of Lancaster, Pa.; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Bethel College and Kidron-Bethel Healthcare. Petersen Funeral Home.

England, Ruben E. "Rube," 95, former farmer and retired Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Co. employee, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000. Visitation with family 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday; service 10:30 a.m. Monday, both at Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home. 
Survivors: sons, Ernest of Kismet, Victor, Larry both of Gillette, Wyo.; daughters, Ellen Benedict of Claude, Texas, Genevieve Casteel of Olpe, Shirley Shaeffer of Lawrence; 21 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Hetlinger Developmental Center and Sheltered Workshop, Emporia.

Pearce, Gary W., 58, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000. Private family service. 
Survivors: wife, Darlene; stepsons, Gerald Ray of Wichita, Steven Ray of Great Lakes, Ill., Joshua Sandoval of the home; stepdaughter, Jennifer Sandoval of Parsons; one sister; two stepgrandchildren. Carson-Wall Funeral Home.

Bailey, Charles Rutledge, 88, retired farmer and carpenter, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Saturday, First United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: son, Benny; sister, Bessie Munch both of Pratt; three grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Pratt Senior Citizens Center, First United Methodist Church and Youthville. Larrison Mortuary.

Mabry, Charles R., 71, formerly of Wichita and Fredonia, former maintenance worker, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000. Graveside service 11 a.m. Saturday, White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Wichita. 
Survivors: sisters, Marjorie Mabry of Globe, Ariz., Virginia Elyot of Las Vegas. Memorial has been established with Prairie Mission Retirement Village. Carson-Wall Funeral Home, Parsons.

Adams, Robert C. II, 19, auto detailer, died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000. Service 11 a.m. today, Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Van-Gettis Funeral Services.

Cooley, Albert L. Sr., 82, retired Beech Aircraft Corp. avionics engineer, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000. Service 1 p.m. today, Lakeview Funeral Home. 
Survivors: son, Albert Jr.; daughter, Gail Gage both of Wichita; brother, Jack of Hot Springs, Ark.; sister, Faye Longbine of Salina; grandchildren, Sandi Keith of Valley Center, Scott Gage, Tammy Gage, Brad Gage all of Wichita; great-grandchildren, Kyle Keith, Kayla Keith both of Valley Center. Memorial has been established with American Diabetes Association.

Foster, Mary G., 95, homemaker, died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000. Service 1 p.m. Monday, Cochran Mortuary. 
Survivors: stepsons, Bud of Wichita, Stanley of Overland Park; stepdaughter, Kay Sumner of McPherson; brother, James Flake of Wichita; three grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; five great-grandchildren; five stepgreat-grandchildren; two stepgreat-great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Hospice Inc. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family via www.cochranmortuary.com.

Gerringer, Virginia "Ginny," 79, retired Beech Aircraft Corp. electrical assembler, died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Mission Chapel Mausoleum. 
Survivors: son, Gary of Douglass; sisters, Ida Farrier of Davison, Mich., Viola Nelson of Flint, Mich.; three grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Westside Christian Church. Old Mission Mortuary.

Jones, Robert J. Jr., 78, Therapeutic Alliance relapse prevention counselor, died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000. No service. 
Survivors: wife, Connie; sons, Robert of Winston-Salem, N.C., Rick of Waupaca, Wis.; daughters, Joy Chandler of Empire, Colo., Monica Jones of Wichita; three grandchildren. Hillside Funeral Home East.

Keffer, Phyllis, 75, retired Black and McCollom Elementary School librarian and Wichita Art Museum docent, died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000. Service 1 p.m. today, Asbury United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: son, Paul of Houston; daughters, Janice Buerki of Wichita, Diane Grier of Overland Park; sister, Dottie Marshall-Evans of Crozet, Virginia; five grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Botanica Gardens. Resthaven Mortuary.

Littleton, John W., 84, welder and metal worker, died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000. Service 11 a.m. Monday, St. Luke Presbyterian Church. 
Survivors: wife, Irene; son, Ken of Kansas City; daughter, Shirley Canfield of Branson, Mo.; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Midian Shrine Plane of Mercy and Trinity Hospice LLC. DeVorss Flanagan-Hunt Mortuary.

Long, Mildred Elizabeth, 94, homemaker, died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000. Service 3:30 p.m. today, Resthaven Mortuary. 
Survivors: sister, Margaret F. Peters of Huntington, Beach, Calif.; grandchildren, Dianne A. McLain of Houston, Donald H. Palmer of North Fort Myers, Fla.; great-grandchild, J. David McLain of Houston. Preceded in death by, husband, Romaine C. Long, daughter, Rita C. Lindsey; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Memorials have been established with First Church of the Brethren and Sharon Baptist Church.

McLinn, Robert G., 61, Chance Manufacturing and Boeing Wichita welder, died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000. Service 10 a.m. Monday, Broadway Mortuary. 
Survivors: sons, Robert, Kalen; daughters, Satina Emerson, Tawnya Ludiker all of Wichita; brothers, Richard of Bentley, Rodney of Killeen, Texas, Robin of Garden City; sisters, Judy Hull of Kansas City, Mo., Blanche Farr of Wyo.; four grandchildren.

Schroeder, Phillip Eldon, 82, retired Cessna Aircraft Co. tool and die maker, died Friday, Feb. 25, 2000. Visitation with family 6 to 8 p.m. Monday; service 10 a.m. Tuesday, both at Downing & Lahey Mortuary West.
Mr. Schroeder served in the Army Air Corp as a first sergeant during World War II. He was a decorated veteran during World War II.
Mr. Schroeder's hobbies included collecting pens and dog breeding. 
Survivors: sons, Dennis, Rick, Jack, John all of Wichita, Jerry of Reno Valley, Calif., Michael of Macon, Ga.; daughters, Phyllis Freed, Sharon Lattin both of Sandy, Utah; brother, Gene of Wichita; sisters, Lorena Speer of Emporia, Virginia King of Wichita; 18 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by son, Phillip Schroeder.

Smith, Edith D., 85, homemaker, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000. Service 2:30 p.m. Monday, Wichita Park Mausoleum. 
Survivors: nephews, Billy Harris of Wichita, Jackie Harris of Houston, Larry Harris of Enterprise, Jerry Froment of Scottsdale, Ariz.; nieces, Dorothy Coates of Wichita, Kay Froment of Mesa, Ariz., Penny Jackson of Mount Vernon, Wash. Memorial has been established with SCCS Home Health and Hospice, Derby. Broadway Mortuary. 

Williams, Marvin D. "M.D.," 80, retired Air Capitol Contractors owner, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000. Service 4 p.m. today, Hillside Christian Church. 
Survivors: daughter, Cynthia Rainer of Wichita; sister, Deanna Butts of Sterling, Colo.; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Hillside Christian Church. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family via www.cochranmortuary.com.

Evans, Rhonda M., 67, homemaker, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000. Service 11 a.m. Monday, Assembly of God Church. 
Survivors: husband, Robert; son, Robert of Attica; daughter, Karen Grundman of Maize; brother, Louis Duel of Guthrie, Okla.; sisters, Willa Faucett of Attica, Ina Morris of Clearwater, Nilah Grogan of Enid, Okla., Carole Barnett of Stillwater, Okla., Linda Lauthers of Bend, Ore.; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with American Diabetes Association. Webb Mortuary.

Youngers, Earl J., 66, retired Cessna Aircraft Co. supervisor, died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000. Service 10:30 a.m. today, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ost. 
Survivors: wife, Rita; daughter, Robin Schauf of Colwich; brothers, Donald of San Diego, Eugene of Wichita; sisters, Aileen Elpers of Cheney, Ruth Weninger, Marjorie Hemberger both of Wichita; two grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Hospice Inc. and St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ost. Wulf-Ast Mortuary.

Doll, Mary Ann, 67, homemaker, died Friday, Feb. 25, 2000. Rosary 5 p.m. Sunday; service 10:30 a.m. Monday, both at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. 
Survivors: sons, Delbert of Haven, Raymond of Colwich, Clarence, Lawrence both of Mount Hope; daughters, Carletta Hursch of Wichita, Darlene Scroggins of Elm Dale, Georgiana Morris of Goddard, Wanda Bell of Mount Hope; brothers, Vincent Gehlen of Moran, Al Gehlen, Jerome Gehlen, Clarence Gehlen all of Colwich, Elmer Gehlen of Maize; sisters, Theresa Born of Eldorado Springs, Mo., Berniece Born of Eudora, Clara Hart of Colwich, Alice Magson of Mount Hope; 33 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Resthaven Mortuary, Wichita.

Dixon, Deborah H., 53, of Tucson, formerly of Dennis, died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000. Visitation with family 1 p.m. Monday, Carson-Wall Funeral Home, Parsons; service 2 p.m. Monday, Harmony Grove Cemetery. 
Survivors: husband, Terrence; sons, Michael of Phoenix, Terrence of Tucson, Gregory of Clearwater, Fla., Christopher of Tucson; daughter, Jennifer of Tucson; brother, Blake Hyfield of Sogas, Calif.; half-brother, Scott Hyfield of Saint Petersburg, Fla.

Jensen, Valeria Marie, Boeing Wichita mechanic, died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000. Service 10 a.m. Tuesday, Old Mission Mortuary. 
Survivors: daughters, Julie Cauzza, Kimberly Jensen both of Pagosa Springs, Colo., Kelly Robbins of Derby; brothers, Valentine Sigg of Wichita, John Sigg of Las Vegas, David Sigg of Haysville; sisters, Judith McBride of Newton, Beatrice Schenk of Wichita; five grandchildren; numerous other relatives and friends.

Miller, Roy B. Sr., 55, retired Air Force air policeman, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000. Visitation with family noon to 1 p.m. Monday; service 1 p.m. Monday, both at Fort Riley (Kan.) Cemetery, Main Post Chapel. 
Survivors: wife. Mildred; sons, Roy, Charles both of Salina; daughters, Faye Cash of Salina, Shirley Herl of Wichita, Tonda Scott of Buchanan, Colo.; stepson, Wilbur Helm of Salina; stepdaughters, Barbara Taylor of Palestine, Ark., Linda Replogle of Middleville, Mich., Melody Sue Helm, Darla Helm both of Salina; 24 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. Burkhart Funeral Chapel.

King, Floy, 83, homemaker, died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000. Visitation with family 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Van Campen Funeral Home; service 10:30 a.m. Monday, Congregational United Church of Christ. 
Survivors: husband, Floyd; daughters, Sharon Green of Haven, Janet King of Wichita; sister, Micky Louge of Valley Center; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Congregational United Church of Christ and American Cancer Society.

Hammerschmidt, Lawrence F., 86, electrician and maintenance man, died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000. Rosary 9 a.m. today, Hays Memorial Chapel; service 10 a.m. Saturday, St. Joseph Catholic Church. 
Survivors: wife, Rose; sons, Harold of Littleton, Colo., James of Baton Rouge, La.; daughters, Rose Staab of Grand Island, Neb., Pauline Deges of Salina, Jeanette Grist of Andover, Karen Davis of Nacogdoches, Texas, Darlene Poe of Houston; brother, Herman of Russell; 15 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with St. Joseph Catholic Church and Hospice of Hays Medical Center.

Blandin, Jonathan Matthew, infant son of Misty Blandin, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000. Graveside service 2 p.m. Monday, Fairlawn Burial Park. 
Survivors: brother, Bradley; sister, Kaitlyn both of the home; grandparents, Diana and Jeffrey Blandin of Burrton, Beverly Roberts of Hutchinson. Memorial has been established with Kansas Services for Children. Elliott Mortuary.

Entz, Harry H., 89, retired City of Hutchinson employee, died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000. Memorial service 1 p.m. Sunday, Sterling Evangelical Mennonite Church. 
Survivors: son, Marvin of Wichita; daughter, Dottie Rempel of Hutchinson; five grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with mission funds. Buhler Mortuary.

Haynes, Gladys G., 83, retired MCMC and Shields Care Center nurse, died Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2000. Service has been held. 
Survivors: daughter, Sharon Jennings of Iola

Conner, L.O. "Red," 71, oil field welder, died Friday, Feb. 25, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Monday, Larrison-Forsyth Funeral Home. 
Survivors: sons, Jerry of Forestburg, Texas, Larry of Medicine Lodge; daughters, Mary Kolbeck of Spearville, Kathy Cecil of Dodge City; seven grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital.

Shoemaker, Leo C., 78, Dept. of Agriculture technician, died Wednesday, Feb. 2000. Service 11 a.m. Monday, Larrison-Forsyth Funeral Home. 
Survivors: sons, James of New Orleans, Jerry of Mineral Wells, Texas, John of Weatherford, Texas, Jeffrey of Friendswood, Texas; brothers, Karl of Manhattan, Max of Ottawa; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with your local Boy Scout troop.

Schmidt, Rosena, 88, homemaker, died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000. Service 10:30 a.m. Monday, Lone Tree Church of God in Christ Mennonite, Galva. 
Survivors: son, Luther of Moundridge; daughters, Audrey McConkey of Gypsum, Mary Jean Koehn of Moundridge; sisters, Lorene Koehn of Newton, Imogene Hall of Pasco, Wash.; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Moundridge Manor. Moundridge Funeral Home.

Bright, Daisy, 78, Newton School District secretary and District Court clerk, died Friday, Feb. 25, 2000. Visitation with family 6:30 and 8 p.m. Sunday; service 2 p.m. Monday, both at Broadway Colonial Funeral Home. 
Survivors: sons, Charley of Porter, Okla., Glenn of Newton; daughter, Pauline Casey of Newton; sister, Ruby Payne of Bristol, England; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Human Society and Central Homecare and Hospice.

Duerksen, Elmer B., 88, formerly of Hillsboro, retired farmer, died Friday, Feb. 25, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Alexanderwohl Mennonite Church, Goessel. 
Survivors: sister, Margaret Klassen of Dodge City. Memorial has been established with Mennonite Central Committee. Miller Funeral Home, Goessel.

Garrison, Pauline M., 79, homemaker, died Friday, Feb. 25, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Monday, United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: husband, Chester; son, Roy Arnold of Liberal; daughter, Pamela Eaves of Athens, Ala., stepsons, Dennis of Lawrence, Lee of Leavenworth; brothers, Jim Borth of Plains, Dean Borth of Meade; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with The Center for Basic Cancer Research of Kansas State University. Fidler-Orme Mortuary.

Doughty, Cletis F., 81, retired USD 214 bus driver and mechanic, died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000. Service 10 a.m. Monday, Garnand Funeral Home. 
Survivors: son, Larry of Casper, Wyo.; daughter, Mary Hoffman of Irving, Texas; brother, Loy of Las Vegas; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with American Lung Association. 

Hobbs, Elmer Lyle, 84, retired Shell Oil Co. employee, died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000. Graveside service 1 p.m. Monday, Oxford Cemetery. 
Survivors: wife, Mabel; sister, Melissa Ragsdale of St. Louis. Memorial has been established with Hospice Inc. Oliver-Hawks Funeral Home, Oxford.

Rising, Letha Archer, 93, retired nurse aide, died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000. Service 10:30 a.m. Monday, Evangelical Free Church. 
Survivors: daughter, Lillian Grunwald; brothers, Dale Archer, Mace Archer; sisters, Nadine Peck, Ruth Sparks all of Winfield; one grandchild; one great-grandchild. Memorials have been established with Evangelical Free Church Building Fund and Hospice Inc. Miles Funeral Service.

Alway, Albert R. "Ray," 85, retired Alway Decorating Service owner, died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2000. Service 10 a.m. Tuesday, Wellington Place Baptist Church. 
Survivors: wife, Violet; brother, Herbert J. Alway of Salem, Ore.; daughter-in-law, Kathie Alway of Holiday Island, Ark.; granddaughters, Tammy Hartje of Battlefield, Mo., Genny Alway of Holiday Island; great-granddaughters, Savannah Hartje, Jacqulyne Alway; many nieces and nephews. Memorial has been established with Wellington Place Baptist Church. Cochran Mortuary. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family via www.cochranmortuary.com.

Chin, Lorraine A. (Hach), 71, hospital operating room technician, died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2000. Private family memorial service. 
Survivors: husband, Ronnie; sons, Ronald Choy, John Choy, Keni Choy, all of Wichita; daughters, Linda Choy of Wichita, Debra Carr of Deer Park, Wis.; sister, Evelyn Mills of Clarmont, Fla.; three grandchildren. Baker Funeral Home, Valley Center.

Fitzpatrick, Eunice D., 97, retired legal secretary for Phillip Mellor, died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2000. Visitation with family 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Downing & Lahey East Mortuary; service 11 a.m. Wednesday, Highland Cemetery, Iola. 
Survivors: son, Nevan E. of Canada; daughter-in-law, Donna Fitzpatrick Palkowitsh of Wichita; grandchildren, Timothy and Troy Fitzpatrick, Theresa Graham, Tonja Harrison; great-grandchildren, Garrett Fitzpatrick Graham, Dalton and Cassidy Graham, Shelby, Kyle and Carly Fitzpatrick, Sidney and Samantha Harrison. Memorial has been established with Senior Companions.

Gayer, Louis Franklin, 88, of Cabool, Mo., formerly of Wichita, retired farmer, former Beech Aircraft sheet metal worker, died Friday, Feb. 25, 2000. Service 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Souls Harbor Church, Houston, Mo. 
Survivors: sons, Andres of Oakhill, Orval, Larry, both of Cabool, Lynn of Camdenton, Mo., Delbert of Houston, Mo., Lonnie of Lawton, Okla.; daughters, Bessie Simon of Wichita, Teresa Meisenheimer of Cape Girardeau, Mo.; 35 grandchildren; 63 great-grandchildren. Elliott-Gentry Funeral Home, Cabool.

Green, Anthony Francis, 72, retired Learjet of Tucson general manager of operations, died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2000. Rosary 6:30 p.m. today, service 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, both at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. 
Survivors: sons, Mark, Kevin, Patrick, Richard, all of Wichita, Michael of Rose Hill; daughters, Judy Terlik of Hutchinson, Mary Bloomer of Burlington, Susan Tamplin of Wichita; brothers, Robert of Memphis, Tenn., William, Daniel, Gerald, Andrew, all of Wichita, James of Phoenix, Michael of Laguna Niguel, Calif.; sister, Mary Matthew of Wichita; 24 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Sisters of St. Joseph Retirement Fund. DeVorss Flanagan-Hunt Mortuary.
Saturday, Feb. 26, 2000. Rosary 6:30 p.m. today, service 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, both at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. 
Survivors: sons, Mark, Kevin, Patrick, Richard, all of Wichita, Michael of Rose Hill; daughters, Judy Terlik of Hutchinson, Mary Bloomer of Burlington, Susan Tamplin of Wichita; brothers, Robert of Memphis, Tenn., William, Daniel, Gerald, Andrew, all of Wichita, James of Phoenix, Michael of Laguna Niguel, Calif.; sister, Mary Matthew of Wichita; 24 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Sisters of St. Joseph Retirement Fund. DeVorss Flanagan-Hunt Mortuary.

Hubbart, Nancy "Jan," 57, retired accountant, died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2000. Visitation with family 3:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, service 1 p.m. Wednesday,both at Resthaven Mortuary. 
Survivors: husband, Harold; daughter, Geri Lynn Hubbart of Topeka; father, Troy A. Smith of Wichita; sisters, Tammy Kyle of Lampe, Mo., Glenda Manzi, Penny Longhofer, both of Wichita. Memorial has been established with American Heart Association.

Martin, Homer, 95, retired Boeing Wichita electrician, died Friday, Feb. 25, 2000. Visitation with family 9 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Old Mission Mortuary; service 11 a.m. Wednesday, White Chapel Memorial Gardens. 
Survivors: sons, Gerald of Wichita, Jack Durbin of Great Bend, James of Elsequendo, Calif.; daughter, Alice James of Wichita; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.

Noel, Dorothy A., 82, retired bookkeeper, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Wednesday, White Chapel Cemetery. 
Survivors: son, Floyd III of Austin, Texas; daughters, Carol Chambers of Wichita, Patricia Stantz of Abilene, Texas; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren. Broadway Mortuary.

Putnam, Ray A., 57, Graham Construction Co. Inc. president and Jesse L. Graham Real Estate Co. owner and property and investments owner, died Friday, Feb. 25, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Central Christian Church.
Mr. Putnam was born Nov. 9, 1942, at Devil's Lake, N.D., and was a former resident of Pelican Rapids, Minn. He graduated from East High School in 1960 and from W.S.U. with a BS in Business in 1965. Mr. Putnam was a member of the local golf community and loved playing golf games at various courses. He loved taking his grandchildren golfing and fishing nightly at Crestview Country Club. 
Survivors: wife, Janyce; son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Vicky, daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and Eric Kivett, all of Wichita; mother, Joan Putnam of Houston; brothers, Robert, Jon, both of Houston, Joel of San Jose, Calif.; sister, Colleen Bay of Houston; grandchildren, Lance, Tiffany, Rebekah and a little boy due in April. Memorial has been established with Wichita Junior Golf Foundation. Downing & Lahey Mortuary East.

Schroeder, Phillip Elden, 82, retired Cessna Aircraft Co. tool and die maker, died Friday, Feb. 25, 2000. Visitation with family 6 to 8 p.m. today, service 10 a.m. Tuesday, both at Downing & Lahey Mortuary West.
Mr. Schroeder was a decorated World War II veteran, serving in the Army Air Corp as a first sergeant.
Mr. Schroeder's hobbies included collecting pens and dog breeding. 
Preceded in death by son, Phillip Schroeder. 
Survivors: sons, Dennis, Rick, Jack, John, all of Wichita, Jerry of Reno Valley, Calif., Michael of Macon, Ga.; daughters, Phyllis Freed, Sharon Lattin both of Sandy, Utah; brother, Gene of Wichita; sisters, Lorena Speer of Emporia, Virginia King of Wichita; 18 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.

Smith, Betty Lou (Haire), 78, of Arlington, Texas, formerly of Wichita, died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2000. Visitation with family 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, service 1:30 p.m. Friday, both at Old Mission Mortuary.
Mrs. Smith grew up in Wichita and graduated from East High School and W.S.U. She was a member of Sorosis and active in P.E.O. During World War II, she served as a WAC. Her love of travel took her around the world during her lifetime. She and her husband of 52 years, Don, retired to Bella Vista, Ark., in 1981 to enjoy golf, bridge and friends. Although a lifetime Presbyterian, she and Don were active in the Bella Vista Community Church during their 18 years in Bella Vista. 
Survivors: husband, Don; son and daughter-in-law, Vernon and Lynda of Arlington; daughter and son-in-law, Dana and Bill Gooley of Omaha; sister, Jean Billinger of Wichita; grandchildren, Chap and Bryan Smith, Jennifer, Sherry and Michelle Gooley. Memorials have been established with Dudley Moore Research Fund for PSP, Baltimore, Md., and Bella Vista Community Church.

Stafford, John F., 86, retired Duo Bed furniture designer, draftsman and engineer, died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2000. Rosary 7 p.m. Tuesday, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary; service 10 a.m. Wednesday, St. Joseph Catholic Church. 
Survivors: son, John C. of Wichita; daughters, Mary Adams of Kansas City, Maggie Budewitz of St. Paul, Minn., Angie Stafford, Trudy Stout, both of Wichita; brother, Tom of Columbus, Ga.; sisters, Angela Brungardt of Winfield, Charlotte Coughlan of Kingfisher, Okla.; six grandchildren. Memorial has been established with American Diabetes Association.

Stubbs, Flossie Elizabeth, 98, homemaker, died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000. Visitation with family 6 to 8 p.m. today, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary; service 11 a.m. Tuesday, Maple Grove Cemetery; memorial service 2 p.m.Tuesday, University Friends Church.
Mrs. Stubbs was born Feb. 28, 1901, in Clay Center. She was a member of University Friends Church and College Hill United Methodist Church and a former member of First United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: sons, Roger of Edmonds, Wash., Bill of Wheaton, Ill.; daughters, Donna Healey of Everett, Wash., Marilyn Williams of Shell Knob, Mo., Carolyn Walz of Overland Park; brother, Don Kincaid of League City, Texas; niece, Judy Sunderland of Wichita; grandchildren, Ed Stubbs, Rich Healey, Sue Farrell, Diane Conrad, Linda Dolan, Kathy Summers, Jan Nelson, Julie Williams, Debby McMullen, David Walz; 21 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Shepherds Rest and First United Methodist Television Ministry.

Whorton, Willa Mae, 94, of Marionville, Mo., formerly of Wichita, homemaker, died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2000. Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday, First Christian Church, Shell Knob., Mo.; 1 p.m. Wednesday, Old Mission Cemetery, Wichita. 
Survivors: daughter, Bille Frank Preston of Shell Knob; six grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with American Lung Association.

Willinger, Dorothy Mae, 73, homemaker, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2000. Service 3 p.m. Wednesday, Resthaven Mortuary.
Preceded in death by son, Roger Gould. 
Survivors: husband, Donald; sons, Eldon Gould of Wellington, Verlin Gould of Belle Plaine; daughter, Rhonda Kelley, sister, Patsy Canary, both of Wichita; five grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Kansas Dialysis Association.

Wright, Ford L. "Louie," 56, of Memphis, Tenn., formerly of Wichita, Army Corp of Engineers employee, died Friday, Feb. 25, 2000. Service 11 a.m. Thursday, Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, Frayser, Tenn. 
Survivors: brothers, Richard, Gerald, both of Memphis, Ken of Brandon, Miss.; sisters, Teresa Giddens, Michelle, both of Denver, Jeanine Gross of Honolulu, Denise Hoffman of Memphis. Forest Hill Funeral Home, Memphis.

Dawe, Virginia M., 87, homemaker, died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2000. Service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. 
Survivors: daughter, Barbara Allen of Phoenix; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Chapman Valley Manor. Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home.

Claussen, Patricia Mary "Mary Pat," 54, secretary and former Kansas Foundation for Visual Awareness president, died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2000. Service 11 a.m. Tuesday, Stewart Funeral Home, Wamego. 
Survivors: husband, Verne Jr.; son, Verne III of Manhattan; daughter, Mary of Nashville, Tenn.; mother, Mary Jane Williams of Birmingham, Ala.; brother, Mike Williams of Birmingham, David Williams of Foley, Ala., Jon Williams of Montevallo, Ala. Memorials have been established with Alma United Methodist Church and See to Learn Council.

Harvey, Louida Becky, 87, homemaker and former Dairiette Carryout employee, died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2000. Visitation with family 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, service 2 p.m. Thursday, both at Dunsford Funeral Home. 
Survivors: son, James Harris of Troy, Mich.; stepson, L.R. Harvey of Cheyenne, Wyo.; adopted daughter, Virginia Kellogg, stepdaughter, Nita Mae Mercer, both of Augusta; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.

Schmidt, Otto N., 67, Alta township road maintenance employee, died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2000. Memorial service 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Hoffnungsau Mennonite Church, rural Inman. 
Survivors: wife, Nancy; sons, Nickolai of Newton, Dobby of Hutchinson; daughters, Jody Ratzlaff of Hutchinson, Shelly Loganbill of Moundridge, Kelly Pankratz of Fresno, Calif.; mother, Susan Schmidt of Newton; sisters, Julia Regier of Moundridge, Susan Duerksen of Hillsboro, Delome Schmidt, Rita Sperry, both of Newton; 13 grandchilden. Memorial has been established with American Cancer Society c/o Hoffnungsau Mennonite Church. Moundridge (Kan.) Funeral Home.

Riggs, Morna F., 95, homemaker and former Burlington Creamery co-owner, died Friday, Feb. 25, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Wednesday, Woodland Cemetery, Mound City. 
Survivors: nieces, Helen Williams of El Dorado, Mary Kay Barker of Wichita. Feltner Funeral Home, Lyndon.

Throckmorton, Clyde Marion, 67, retired plumber, died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dearing Christian Church. 
Survivors: wife, Kathyern; son, Ray of Texas; daughters, Yalala Hastings, Claretta Brown, Mavaneen Pierce, all of Kansas; brothers, Sylvester Perkins of California, Clayton Perkins of Oregon, Henry Throckmorton of Oklahoma; sisters, Mary Varner, Delores Gillespie, both of Kansas, Merna Throckmorton of N.M., Shirley Davis of Oklahoma; 15 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with American Cancer Society. Ford-Wulf-Bruns Funeral Service.

Arnold, Mary, 86, retired Bright Star Co. inspector, died Friday, Feb. 25, 2000. Rosary 7 p.m. today, Smith Mortuary; service 10 a.m. Tuesday, St. Mary's Catholic Church. 
Survivors: son, George of Derby; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with St. Mary's Catholic Church Building Fund.

Hoyt, Bertha Maxine, 83, homemaker, died Friday, Feb. 25, 2000. Service 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dexter Cemetery. 
Survivors: husband, Arthur; son, George Love of Dexter; daughters, Arelen Seeliger of Burden, Diana Blevins of Waukesha, Wis., Wilma Hoyt Stuckey of Wichita, Arthureta Hoyt Courtney of Ponca City, Okla., Esther Hoyt Mayer of Chesapeake, Va.; brother, Maurice Waldroupe of Winfield; sisters, Margaret Scott of Winfield, Melba Huss of Bidwell, Ohio; 22 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Miles Funeral Service, Winfield.

Svaty, Nora Marie, 83, formerly of Ellsworth, retired Miner & Aylward legal secretary, died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2000.Visitation with family 5 to 7 p.m. today, Timmons Funeral Home, Fredonia; service 11 a.m. Wednesday, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ellsworth. 
Survivors: son, Howard of Fredonia; brothers, Walter Warttig of Salina, Benno Warttig of Ellsworth; two grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Immanuel Lutheran Church. Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth.

Pancost, Ruth Mae (Barnard), 91, of Sterling, Colo., formerly of Great Bend, retired Barton County Welfare Office director, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2000. Service 11 a.m. Wednesday, Fryberger Mortuary. 
Survivors: son, Allen of Sterling, Colo.; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Alzheimers Foundation and Faith Community Church.

Schaffer, LaVern E., 73, retired Southwestern Bell Telephone employee, died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2000. Rosary 7:30 p.m. today, Elliott Mortuary; service 10 a.m. Tuesday, Church of the Holy Cross. 
Survivors: wife, Betty Jean; sons, Robert of Louisburg, Anthony of Sierra Vista, Ariz.; daughters, Susan Swanson of Windom, Judith Burnam of Oklahoma City, Kathleen Gregory of Kansas City, Mo.; stepson, Clark Barnes of Hutchinson; stepdaughters, Kathy Mullen, Brenda Ludlow, both of Olathe, Roxie Wyer of Hutchinson; sisters, Evelyn Wells, Lillian Gardner, both of Colorado; 21 grandchildren; two great-granddaughters. Memorial has been established with World War II Memorial.

Hopp, Lester L., 70, farmer, former road maintainer and meat processor, died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Wednesday, First Baptist Church. 
Survivors: wife, Sherla; sons, Robert of Lindsborg, Lyle of Marshall, Texas; daughter, Deborah of Marion; stepsons, Steve Burkey of Lindsborg, Bill Burkey of Flagstaff, Ariz.; brother, Donald of Entrican, Mich.; sister, Elaine Joseph of Inman; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Hays Funeral Home.

Thomas, Wilton "Sam," 84, retired Santa Fe Railway section laborer, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2000. Service 1 p.m. Tuesday, Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home, Belleville. 
Survivors: wife, Mary; sons, Bill, Bob, both of Wichita, Gene of Courtland, Jerry of Lovewell; daughters, Ella Eshom of Andover, Mary Adams of Fair Oaks, Calif., Venda Young, Michelle Jensen, both of Hays; brother, Russell of Webber. Memorial has been established with Alzheimer's Association.

Huntsman, Roger Dale, 51, truck driver, died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2000, of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Service 2 p.m. Tuesday, St. John's Lutheran Church. 
Survivors: wife, Danna; daughter, Lisa Hargett of Nashville; brother, Joe, sister, Betty Jeffares, both of Columbus, Ind.; grandmother, Gracie Spears of Adolphus, Ky.; one grandson. Memorial has been established with St. John's Lutheran Church. Larrison-Forsyth Funeral Home, Medicine Lodge.

Schneider, Albert C., 97, farmer, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2000. Visitation with family 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Moundridge Funeral Home; service 10 a.m. Wednesday, Gospel Church of God in Christ Mennonite. 
Survivors: wife, Gladys; sons, Clayton of Artesia, N.M., Dale of Great Bend; daughters, Evon Schneider of Moundridge, Gladdeen Nightingale of Galva, Ruth Ewy of Lenexa; brother, Clarence of Hesston; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Central Homecare & Hospice.

Worden, Donna Allene, 65, of Oklahoma City, formerly of Newton, secretary, died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2000. Visitation with family 7 to 8:30 p.m. today, service 2 p.m. Tuesday, both at Broadway Colonial Funeral Home. 
Survivors: son, Vernon of Los Lunas, N.M.; daughter, Janine Wernecke of Austin, Texas; mother, Zelma Bergen of Newton; sisters, Dolores Cook of Oklahoma City, Nina Hirsch of Dallas; six grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Multiple Sclerosis Foundation.

Hazen, Albert, 91, retired Sunflower Manufacturing employee, died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home. 
Survivors: wife, Ethel; sister, Vada Hazen of Stockton. Memorial has been established with Stockton United Methodist Church Elevator Fund.

Pfalzgraf, Harold Archer, 66, attorney, died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2000. Service 11 a.m. Wednesday, First United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: wife, Carol; son, H. Douglas of Wellington; daughter, Linda Pfalzgraf Saffell of Woodstock, Ga.; brothers, Richard, Charles, both of McPherson; sisters, Maxine Larson of McPherson, Diana Herr of Kansas City; three grandchildren. Memorials have been established with First United Methodist Church Maintenance Fund and Wellington Public Library. Frank Funeral Home.

Clements, Robert L., 79, funeral director and former Gordon Mortuary co-owner-operator, died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Wednesday, Miles Funeral Service. 
Survivors: wife, Jackie; sons, Chris, Gordy, both of Wichita, Howard of Hawaii, Jimmy McCraney, Marvin Browning, both of Winfield, Mark Browning of California; daughters, Patty McCraney, Terri Browning, both of Winfield; brothers, Bill of Grandview, Mo., Jim of Drumright, Okla.; sisters, Virginia Rutter of Winfield, Norma Jean Cross of Lake Winnetonka, Minn.; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with American Legion Post No. 10 and Winfield Elks Lodge.

Moore, John Wesley, 52, retired Park Department superintendent, died Friday, Feb. 25, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Miles Funeral Service. 
Survivors: wife, Sharon; sons, Scott, Travis, both of Winfield; daughter, Misty Hendrix of Park City; brother, Charles of Winfield; two grandchildren. Memorials have been established with American Syrengomyelia Alliance Program and Victory in the Valley, Wichita.

Brabec, Rose A., 93, of Clarkson, Neb., retired schoolteacher, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2000. Service 10 a.m. today, SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, Clarkson. 
Survivors: son, David of Yukon, Okla.; daughter, Judy Misek of Wichita; six grandchildren. Miller Funeral Home, Clarkson.

Carpenter, Loyd, 87, Wichita Welding Supply cylinder tester, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2000. Service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Bethany United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: daughters, Marilyn Armstrong of Mulvane, Bonnie Randall of Katy, Texas; sisters, Opal Whelchel, Vivan Moon, both of Mankato; two grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Bethany United Methodist Church. Broadway Mortuary.

Darling, Lyle J., 78, Avionics Electronics Inc. owner, died Monday, Feb. 28, 2000. Service 11 a.m. Thursday, Calvary United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: daughter, Dianne Rawson of Wamego; sister, Lucille Throw of Wichita; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Calvary United Methodist Church. Downing & Lahey Mortuary East.

Gordon, Marvin J. "Jerry," retired Boeing Wichita aerodynamic engineer, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2000. Service 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Downing & Lahey Mortuary East.
Mr. Gordon served as 1st lieutenant in the Army Field Artillery. A graduate of N.Y.U., he served as chief of Aerodynamics and Preliminary Design for Raytheon and was Boeing Aircraft DAS coordinator and engineering manager for the Boeing Modification Center. He taught courses at W.S.U. in engineering flight testing and was a member of 0 x 5 Aviation Pioneers. Mr. Gordon wrote many technical articles and is listed in Who's Who in Engineering. He was honored by the Beech Bonanza Organization for his aerodynamic design of that aircraft and was inducted into the Oklahoma Aviation and Space Hall of Fame on Sept. 29, 1999. Mr. Gordon was a sail plane enthusiast and built two sail planes. Mr. Gordon was an Eagle Scout and built his first sail plane when he was a teenager in Oklahoma City. He was a member of Albert Pike Lodge, Wichita Consistory and Shrine. 
Survivors: wife, Vee; stepsons, Kent Shawver of Wichita, Herbert Shawver of Seattle; sister-in-law, Mrs. Norman Gordon, nephew, Gary Gordon, both of Oklahoma City. Memorial has been established with Midian Shrine Plane of Mercy.

Green, Anthony Francis "Tony," 72, retired Learjet of Tucson vice president and general manager of operations, died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2000. Service 10:30 a.m. today, St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church.
Preceded in death by wife, Joanna. 
Survivors: sons, Mark, Kevin, Patrick, Richard, all of Wichita, Michael of Rose Hill; daughters, Judy Terlik of Hutchinson, Mary Bloomer of Burlington, Susan Tamplin of Wichita; brothres, Robert of Memphis, Tenn., William, Daniel, Gerald, Andrew, all of Wichita, James of Phoenix, Michael of Laguna Niguel, Calif.; sister, Mary Matthew of Wichita; 24 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Sisters of St. Joseph Retirement Fund. DeVorss Flanagan-Hunt Mortuary.

Hotchkiss, Earl P., 85, retired Blanchat Machine Co. machinist, died Monday, Feb. 28, 2000. Services Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., Cochran Mortuary, Wichita, 3 p.m., Burlingame (Kan.) Cemetery. 
Survivors: wife, Lila; daughters, LaVita Lister of Galveston, Texas, Debbie Boyd of McPherson, Cindy Clements of Wichita; seven grandchildren. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family via www.cochranmortuary.com.

Howell, Robert N., retired professor of economics, died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2000. No local service. 
Survivors: son, John of Wichita; daughter Betty of Flat Rock, N.C.; four sisters, one brother, three grandsons and one great-granddaughter.

Lewis, Frances M., 74, Boeing Wichita insurance department secretary, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2000. Visitation with family 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Broadway Mortuary; service 10 a.m. Thursday, St. Anne Catholic Church. 
Survivors: daughter, Penny Medlin of Wichita; sister, Maxine Kotick of Weed, Calif.; grandchildren, Shawn Berry of Lawrence, Shannon Berry, Richard A. Lewis, Lin Medlin, Patrick Medlin, John Medlin, all of Wichita; seven great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with St. Anne Catholic Church.

Pray, Paul L., 89, C.P.A., died Monday, Feb. 28, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Wednesday, Wulf-Ast Mortuary, Mount Hope. 
Survivors: wife, Marie; daughter and son-in-law, Thomas and Delores Weve of Mount Hope; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Hospice Inc.

Putnam, Ray A., 57, Graham Construction Co. Inc. president and Jesse L. Graham Real Estate Co. owner and property and investments owner, died Friday, Feb. 25, 2000. Service 2 p.m. today, Central Christian Church.
Mr. Putnam was born Nov. 9, 1942, at Devil's Lake, N.D., and was a former resident of Pelican Rapids, Minn. He graduated from East High School in 1960 and from W.S.U. with a BS in Business in 1965. Mr. Putnam was a member of the local golf community and loved playing golf games at various courses. He loved taking his grandchildren golfing and fishing nightly at Crestview Country Club. 
Survivors: wife, Janyce; son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Vicky, daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and Eric Kivett, all of Wichita; mother, Joan Putnam of Houston; brothers, Robert, Jon, both of Houston, Joel of San Jose, Calif.; sister, Colleen Bay of Houston; grandchildren, Lance, Tiffany, Rebekah and a little boy due in April. Memorial has been established with Wichita Junior Golf Foundation. Downing & Lahey Mortuary East.

Stafford, John F., 86, retired Duo Bed furniture designer, draftsman and engineer, died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2000. Rosary 7 p.m. today, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary; service 10 a.m. Wednesday, St. Joseph Catholic Church. 
Survivors: son, John C. of Wichita; daughters, Mary Adams of Kansas City, Maggie Budewitz of St. Paul, Minn., Angie Stafford, Trudy Stout, both of Wichita; brother, Tom of Columbus, Ga.; sisters, Angela Brungardt of Winfield, Charlotte Coughlan of Kingfisher, Okla.; six grandchildren. Memorial has been established with American Diabetes Association.

Stafford, Renee Nicole, 2 year-old daughter of Gary A. Fisher and Debra S. Stafford, died Monday, Feb. 28, 2000. Service 1 p.m. Thursday, Resthaven Mortuary.
Other survivors: grandparents, Gary E. and Charlotte A. Fisher of Wichita, Stanley and Hazel Stafford of Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.; aunts, Kimberly Carroll, Carrie Lindstrom, both of Wichita, Tonya Stafford of Salina; uncle, Dal Lindstrom of Wichita; great-aunts, Sandy Stafford of Rockton, Ill., Cassandra Deming, Linda Sue Given, both of Salina; great-uncles, Jon Casperson of Huntsville, Ala., Larry Stafford of Rosco, Ill.

Voth, Bessie K., 91, homemaker, died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2000. Service 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home. 
Survivors: daughter, Lola Pino of Seattle; sister, Lillian Taylor of Junction City; one grandson. Memorial has been established with Humane Society.

Perry, Wilma G., 85, retired Duckwall employee, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2000. Visitation with family 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, service 10:30 a.m. Thursday, both at Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home; service 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Lincoln (Kan.) Cemetery. 
Survivors: sisters, Jeane Berryman, Betty Olsen, both of Lincoln. Memorial has been established with Lincoln County Historical Museum.

Kincheloe, Gertrude Irene, 90, of Blackwell, Okla., formerly of Anthony, homemaker, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Wednesday, James W. Roberts Memorial Chapel, Blackwell, Cemetery. 
Survivors: sons, Jim, Max, both of Blackwell; brothers, Dean Bishop of Blackwell, Richard Bishop of Wichita; sisters, Nellie Faye Dunlap of Lake Isabelle, Calif., Thelma Adkinson of Florida; seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation Diabetes Fund. Roberts and Son Funeral Home, Blackwell.

Monroe, Charles Wesley Sr., 73, former General Electric inspector, died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Wednesday, First Baptist Church. 
Survivors: wife, Norma; sons, Charles Jr., Thomas, both of Arkansas City; brother, Danny Monroe of Catoosa, Okla.; two grandchildren. Memorial has been established with American Cancer Society. Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home.

Davis, W.A. "Curly," 80, retired Pester Refining Co. gauger, died Monday, Feb. 28, 2000. Service 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Carlson Funeral Home, El Dorado. 
Survivors: wife, Mary Ann; son, David of Wichita; daughters, Margie Herron of El Dorado, Nancy Boeselager of Lisle, Ill.; brothers, Elmer of El Dorado, Donald of Houston; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Memorial has been established with Augusta Public Library.

Wilson, Paul, 69, retired aircraft parts manufacturer and Forming Specialist Co. co-founder, died Monday, Feb. 28, 2000. Service 3 p.m. Thursday, Resthaven Mortuary, Wichita. 
Survivors: wife, Bessie; son, Ted of Belle Plaine; daughters, Mary Smith of Haysville, Elaine Doggett of Udall, Sharon McAninch of Whitewater, Paula VanderWielen of Wichita, Becky Wilson of Belle Plaine; brother, Chester of San Louis Obispo, Calif.; half-brothers, John of Ponca City, Okla., Wade of Sand Dusky, Okla.; sister, Karen Harris of Wichita; stepsisters, Nina Crawford of Oposka, Fla., Lottie Yaws of Hillsboro, Ore., Betty Johnson of Amarillo, Texas; half-sister, Alice Davis of Belle Plaine; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with The Church Today Ministries Inc.

Earnest, W. Howard, 88, retired printer for The Chanute Tribune, died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2000. Visitation with family 7 to 8 p.m. today, service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, both at Gibson-Koch-Friskel Chapel. 
Survivors: wife, Mildred; daughters, Karen of Independence, Mo., Betty Francis of Joppa, Md.; two grandchildren. Memorial has been established with First Baptist Church.

Smith, Wayne J., 88, of Owasso, Okla., formerly of Chanute, retired advertising manager for The Chanute Tribune, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2000. Visitation with family 6 to 7 p.m. today, Gibson-Koch-Friskel Chapel; service 2 p.m. Wednesday, Memorial Park Cemetery. 
Survivors: wife, Doris; daughter, Kristy Boaz of Chanute; stepsons, Richard Hesting of Owasso, Dean Hesting of Gardner, Dan Hesting of Topeka; stepdaughter, Susan Cunningham of Poplar Bluff, Mo.; brother, Merle of Mustang, Okla.; three grandchildren; 13 stepgrandchildren; one stepgreat-grandson. Memorials have been established with Zion Lutheran Church, Chanute, and Faith Lutheran Church, Owasso.

Uden, Lee G. "Bud," 89, retired farmer and rancher, died Friday, Feb. 25, 2000. Visitation with family 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Gibson-Koch-Friskel Chapel; service 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Colfax Baptist Church. 
Survivors: wife, Margaret; daughter, Barbara McQuin of Bakersfield, Calif.; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with American Diabetes Association.

Heft, Jessie Loree, 86, homemaker, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Wednesday, United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: sons, Jerry of Coldwater, Dayle of Greensburg; nine grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Comanche County Hospital, Chief Theater and United Methodist Church. Hatfield-Prusa Funeral Home.

Mueller, Gladys Opal, 89, homemaker, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2000. Visitation with family 7 to 8:30 p.m. today, service 2 p.m. Wednesday, both at Ford-Wulf-Bruns Funeral Service. 
Survivors: sons, Fred of Andale, Steve of Springfield, Mo.; daughter, Peggy Douglas of Dallas; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Dearing United Methodist Church.

Cameron, Harvey R. "Bob," 96, retired El Dorado Refining Co. and American Petrofina employee, died Monday, Feb. 28, 2000. Visitation with family 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, service 11 a.m. Thursday, both at Carlson Funeral Home. 
Survivors: son, Jim of Denver; two grandchildren.

Harlan, Carol Lee, 76, retired oil field pipe fitter, died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2000. Memorial service 2 p.m. Saturday, Jefferson Baptist Church, Eureka. 
Survivors: wife, June; sons, Donnie, Harvey, both of Hackett, Ark.; daughter, Sharon Pennington of Fort Smith, Ark.; sister, Ruth Best of Kilgore, Texas; five grandchildren. Mallory Funeral Home, Spiro, Okla.

Land, Mary V., 80, retired W.T. Grants Department Store sales clerk, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2000. Service 1 p.m. Friday, Chapel Hill Cemetery, Kansas City. 
Survivors: sons, Robert of El Dorado, Edward of Westwood, Lawrence of Kansas City; brother, Paul Volk of Franklin; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with American Diabetes Association. Kirby-Morris Funeral Home.

Donovan, Marvin L., 67, truck driver, died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2000. Visitation with family 6 to 8 p.m. today, service 2 p.m. Wednesday, both at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home. 
Survivors: sons, Terry of Wichita, Kenton of Hoisington; daughters, Sherri, Vonda, both of Wichita; mother, Lenora, brother, Gerald, both of Hoisington; sisters, Melva Merlau of Hoisington, Delora of Wichita; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Vine United Methodist Church.

Black, Barbara A., 62, teacher, died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000. Service has been held. 
Survivors: husband, Larry; sisters, Earline Polk of Hutchinson, Marceline Adams of Wichita. Memorial has been established with Ute Pass Historical Society, Woodland Park, Colo. Elliott Mortuary.

Dunmire-Lindsey, Helen Ruth, 68, homemaker and retired nurse aide, died Friday, Feb. 25, 2000. No service. 
Survivors: brother, Jim Dunmire of Rockaway Beach, Mo.; sisters, Lillian Braum of Victoria, Kathryn Evans of Colorado Springs. Memorials have been established with Hutchinson Christian Soup Ministry and American Cancer Society. Elliott Mortuary.

Petersheim, Raymond C., 34, Pankratz Implements mechanic, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2000. Service 10 a.m. Wednesday, Yoder Mennonite Church. 
Survivors: wife, Judy; son, Travis of the home; parents, Chris and Ada of Sarasota, Fla.; brother, Leroy of Sullivan, Ill.; sisters, Cindy Beachy of Hutchinson, Rose Eash of Haven; grandmother, Fannie Keim of Millersburg, Ohio. Memorial has been established with Prison Care Ministries, Sarasota, Fla. Elliott Mortuary.

King, Wanda B., 66, of Copan, Okla., formerly of Independence, retired Automotive Controls Corp. assembly line worker, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2000. Memorial service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Webb & Rodrick Funeral Home. 
Survivors: husband, Richard; sons, Roger, Randy, Sandy, stepson, Kenny Evans, all of Independence; daughter, Tina Vineyard of Copan; 12 grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; one great-grandchild.

Bates, Frances M., 80, homemaker, died Monday, Feb. 28, 2000. Service 10 a.m. Saturday, Macksville Christian Church. 
Survivors: sons, Clyde Jr. of Vernal, Utah, Donald of Bonner Springs, Richard of Macksville; daughter, Evelyn Berry of Gravois Mills, Mo.; brothers, Charlie Fry of Bakersfield, Calif., John Fry of Rapid City, S.D., David Fry of Boulder, Colo.; sisters, Dorothy Fry of Colorado Springs, Ruby Thompson of Greensburg; 13 grandchildren. Minnis Chapel.

Heedick, Floyd Ray, 77, retired Boeing Wichita aircraft mechanic, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Thursday, Mulvane United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: wife, Maxine; son, Gary of Atlanta, Ga. Memorial has been established with Mulvane United Methodist Church. Senter-Smith Mortuary.

Leedale, Jack E., 49, retired truck driver and floor installer, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2000. No service. 
Survivors: wife, Doris; daughter, Melanie Dominguez of Independence; mother, Lucille, brother, Craig, both of Newton; sister, Barbara Bigger of Phoenix; two grandchildren. Memorial has been established with American Cancer Society. Petersen Funeral Home.

Rogers, Clifford H., 97, of Morrison, Ill., formerly of Newton, retired American Broadcasting Co. engineer, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2000. Private service. 
Survivors: wife, Winifred; sons, Arthur, Clifford Jr., daughters, Doris Fields, Elizabeth Bach, Hilda Adcox, addresses unavailable. Snell-Zornig Funeral Home, Clinton, Iowa.

Riemann, Evelyn L., 89, homemaker, died Friday, Feb. 25, 2000. Service 10 a.m. today, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. 
Survivors: sons, Sylvester of Florence, Mont., Arnold of Norton, Darrell of Springfield, Mo., Leland of Goddard, Paul of Valley Center; daughter, LaVetta Garrison of Hastings, Neb.; brother, Otheal Scott, sister, Vera Lee Scott, both of Norton; 14 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Enfield Funeral Home.

Heth, Mildred L., 96, former nurse aide and Kansas Ordnance Plant employee, died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000. Visitation with family 7 to 8 p.m. today, service 2 p.m. Wednesday, both at Carson-Wall Funeral Home. 
Survivors: son, Harold of Rohnert Park, Calif.; daughters, Gwen Moore of Parsons, Mary Alice Stallsmith of Topeka; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Wesley United Methodist Church and Good Samaritan Center.

McElhaney, Robert M. "Bob," 64, electrician, died Monday, Feb. 28, 2000. Service 1 p.m. Wednesday, Springhill Cemetery. 
Survivors: daughters, Mellisa Rice, Amber, both of Houston; mother, E. Leona Lee of the home; brother, James of Grants Pass, Ore., sister, LaVeta Walsh of Parsons. Memorial has been established with St. John's Hospice. Carson-Wall Funeral Home.

Sugg, Maryland E., 84, died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2000. Her body has been donated to medical research. Memorial service 10 a.m. Saturday, Heritage Village of Rose Hill. 
Survivors: family in Wichita, Derby, Denton, Texas, and Arkansas.

Miller, Marvin Lee, 54, Kansas Corporation Commission petroleum regulatory technician and former teacher and coach, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2000. Rosaries 7 p.m. and 8 p.m., vigil 7:30 p.m., all Wednesday, service 10 a.m. Thursday, all at St. Fidelis Catholic Church. 
Survivors: wife, Iris; son Jeff of Phillipsburg; daughter, Jamie Stout of Victoria; parents, Edgar and Clara of Victoria; sisters, Mary Windholz, Fran Robben, both of Victoria, Nadine Engel, Janet Steen, both of Hays; three grandchildren. Memorials have been established with St. Fidelis Cemetery Fund and TMP Baseball Program.

Edwards, Arthur F., 82, farmer and retired Woodson county maintainer operator, died Monday, Feb. 28, 2000. Visitation with family 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, service 10:30 a.m. Thursday, both at Campbell Funeral Home. 
Survivors: son, Arthur Jr. of Kansas City, Mo.; daughters, Grace Chapman of Cassville, Mo., Sharon Swenson of Mason City, Iowa, Sandy Old of Topeka, Pat Jacobs of Wichita; brothers, Richard Kivett of Elberta, Ala., Rex Kivett of Olathe; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with American Cancer Society and Allen County Hospice.

Hearn, Mary Catherine, 77, former Eby Construction Co. accounting supervisor and First United Methodist Church secretary, died Monday, Feb. 28, 2000. Visitation with family 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Campbell Funeral Home, Yates Center; service 10 a.m. Friday, First Baptist Church, Chanute. 
Survivors: husband, Walter; son, Thomas of Omaha; daughter, Trisha Testorff of Platte City, Mo.; brother, Robert Ferguson of Columbia, Mo.; six grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Chanute First Baptist Church.

Barrick, Ina I., 90, homemaker, died Monday, Feb. 28, 2000. Visitation noon to 8 p.m. today and Thursday, Cochran Mortuary; graveside service 2 p.m. Friday, Elmwood Cemetery, Woodward, Okla. 
Survivors: son, Charles of Ada, Okla.; daughters, Charlotte Wheat of Artesia, N.M., Imalee Johnson of Arkansas City; brother, Elmer Chaffin of Hopeton, Ark.; sister, Jewell Dunn of Hotchkiss, Colo.; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Maude Carpenter Children's Home. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family via www.cochranmortuary.com.

Boutros, Joe L., 83, retired Coleman Co. employee, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2000. Graveside service 2 p.m. Friday, Old Mission Cemetery.
Mr. Boutros served his country for over ten years, first enlisted in the Army then the Marines. 
Survivors: wife, Roberta; stepsons, John Tomlin of Phoenix, Kenneth Tomlin of Douglass; nine stepgrandchildren; seven stepgreat-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Kansas Humane Society. Broadway Mortuary.

Brown, Imogene Parrish "Jeannie," 79, of Harrison, Ark., formerly of Wichita, retired beauty operator, died Monday, Feb. 28, 2000. Service 2 p.m. today, Christeson Funeral Home, Harrison, Ark. 
Survivors: sister, Sue Chambers of Huntsville, Ark.

Burgess, Albert G. "Al," 78, retired Boeing Wichita company buyer and quality control employee, died Monday, Feb. 28, 2000. Service 10 a.m. Friday, Cochran Mortuary; graveside service noon Friday, Belle Plaine Cemetery. 
Survivors: wife, Clara; daughter, Nancy Vieyra of Wichita; granddaughters, Karyn Page, Cynthia Vieyra both of Wichita; great-granddaughter, Kaitlynn Page Himes of Wichita. Memorial has been established with Food Pantry in care of Renal Care Group. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family via www.cochranmortuary.com.

Credit, the Rev. Mary A., 67, Cain-Grant Chapel A.M.E. minister, died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2000. Service 11 a.m. Friday, Grant Chapel A.M.E. 
Survivors: son, James McKinney of Wichita; daughter, Channie Horner of Kansas City, Mo.; 12 grandchildren. Jackson Mortuary.

Darling, Lyle J., 78, Avionics Electronics Inc. owner, died Monday, Feb. 28, 2000. Visitation with family 7 to 8 p.m. today, Downing & Lahey Mortuary East; service 11 a.m. Thursday, Calvary United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: daughter, Dianne Rawson of Wamego; sister, Lucille Thurow of Wichita; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Calvary United Methodist Church.

Deal, Dorothy C., 88, of Denver, formerly of Wichita, retired The Denver Cherry Creek and former Wichita Eagle Beacon fashion editor, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000. Service 11 a.m. Friday, St. John's Episcopal Cathedral. 
Survivors: daughters, Connie Albright, Kate Deal both of Denver; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Christian Living Campus, Denver. Horan & McConaty Funeral Service.

English, Clyde R., 85, retired Boeing Wichita machinist, died Tuesday, Feb. 29, 2000. Service 1 p.m. Thursday, DeVorss Flanagan-Hunt Mortuary. 
Survivors: son, Billy of Wichita; daughter, Kay Land of Parkville, Mo.; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Christ Villa Nursing Home.

Francis, John Harold, 82, retired Milhon Motor and Burtis Ford, Lincoln and Mercury parts and service employee, died Monday, Feb. 28, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Thursday, Williams Funeral Home, Anthony, Kan. 
Survivors: wife, Sylvia; son, Kenneth of Houston; brother, Lloyd of Anthony; sisters, Alpha Cook, Imogene Sechler both of Anthony; three grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Antioch Christian Church and Maude Carpenter Children's Home both of Wichita. 

Gary, Zenobia J. (Kelly), 49, homemaker, died Friday, Feb. 25, 2000. Wake 6 p.m. today, Jackson Mortuary; service 1 p.m. Thursday, Grove Heights Seventh Day Adventist Church. 
Survivors: son, Bryant; daughters, Anita Kelly, Tamela Kelly all of Wichita; brothers, Erick Kelly, A.T. Kelly both of Wichita, Fredrick Kelly of Denver; sisters, Mildred Taylor, Veda Kelly, Pearilee Griffin all of Wichita; two grandchildren. 

Gordon, Marvin J. "Jerry," retired Boeing Wichita aerodynamic engineer, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2000. Service 1:30 p.m. today, Downing & Lahey Mortuary East.
Mr. Gordon served as 1st lieutenant in the Army Field Artillery. A graduate of N.Y.U., he served as chief of Aerodynamics and Preliminary Design for Raytheon and was Boeing Aircraft DAS coordinator and engineering manager for the Boeing Modification Center. He taught courses at W.S.U. in engineering flight testing and was a member of 0 x 5 Aviation Pioneers. Mr. Gordon wrote many technical articles and is listed in Who's Who in Engineering. He was honored by the Beech Bonanza Organization for his aerodynamic design of that aircraft and was inducted into the Oklahoma Aviation and Space Hall of Fame on Sept. 29, 1999. Mr. Gordon was a sail plane enthusiast and built two sail planes. Mr. Gordon was an Eagle Scout and built his first sail plane when he was a teenager in Oklahoma City. He was a member of Albert Pike Lodge, Wichita Consistory and Shrine. 
Survivors: wife, Vee; stepsons, Kent Shawver of Wichita, Herbert Shawver of Seattle; sister-in-law, Mrs. Norman Gordon, nephew, Gary Gordon, both of Oklahoma City. Memorial has been established with Midian Shrine Plane of Mercy.

Hotchkiss, Earl P., 85, retired Blanchat Machine Co. machinist, died Monday, Feb. 28, 2000. Services today, 10:30 a.m., Cochran Mortuary, Wichita, 3 p.m., Burlingame (Kan.) Cemetery. 
Survivors: wife, Lila; daughters, LaVita Lister of Galveston, Texas, Debbie Boyd of McPherson, Cindy Clements of Wichita; seven grandchildren. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family via www.cochranmortuary.com.

Middlemast, Jessie Reisner, 84, retired New York State cooperative extension agent and county administrator, died Tuesday, Feb. 29, 2000. Memorial service pending. 
Survivors: daughters, Nancy M. Sherman of Arvada, Colo., Joan Middlemast of Wichita; granddaughter, Julie Ann S. Stretz of Littleton, Colo. Memorials have been established with Alzheimer's Association of South Central Kansas and Meals on Wheels. Lakeview Funeral Home.

Pracht, Timothy Louis, 43, retired Boeing Wichita buyer, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2000. Rosary 8 p.m. today, Resthaven Mortuary; service 1 p.m. Thursday, St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church. 
Survivors: son, Matthew of Honolulu; brothers, Paul, Patrick, Thomas all of Wichita; sisters, Rita Jeter, Mary Malone, Frances Getzinger, Paula Munzo all of Wichita. Memorial has been established with Dystonia Medical Research Foundation, Chicago.

Sanders, Wayne E., 78, of McAllen, Texas, formerly of Wichita, retired Boeing Wichita jig builder, died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000. Service has been held. 
Survivors: wife, Helen; sons, Jerry of Derby, Lennie of Wichita; sisters, Ruby Smith of Independence, Mo., Lola Burney of Myrtle, Mo.; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Craig-Hurtt-Bradley Funeral Home, Mountain Grove, Mo.

Schuessler, Lawrence George Jr., 66, retired Cessna Aircraft Co. machinist, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2000. Memorial service 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Baker Funeral Home, Valley Center. 
Survivors: sons, Larry, Gary both of Wichita, Jeff; daughter, Kathie; mother, Marguerite; brother, Warren of Anchorage, Alaska; sisters, Sue Norwood of Garden City, Marjorie Bryan of Niceville, Fla. Memorial has been established with Faith Bible Baptist Church.

Stafford, Renee Nicole, 2 year-old daughter of Gary A. Fisher and Debra S. Stafford, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2000. Service 1 p.m. Thursday, Resthaven Mortuary.
Other survivors: grandparents, Gary E. and Charlotte A. Fisher of Wichita, Stanley and Hazel Stafford of Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.; aunts, Kimberly Carroll, Carrie Lindstrom, both of Wichita, Tonya Stafford of Salina; uncle, Dal Lindstrom of Wichita; great-aunts, Sandy Stafford of Rockton, Ill., Cassandra Deming, Linda Sue Given, both of Salina; great-uncles, Jon Casperson of Huntsville, Ala., Larry Stafford of Rosco, Ill.

Zackary, Eleanor T., 84, homemaker, died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2000. Memorial service 9:30 a.m. Saturday, St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Andover. 
Survivors: husband, Fort, Jr.; sons, Fort of San Diego, Burditt of Highlands Ranch, Colo., Thomas of Salina, James of Wichita; ten grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Georgetown Village Endowment Fund and St. Vincent de Paul Special Projects. Downing & Lahey Mortuary East.

Edmiston, Lavon, homemaker and former teacher, died Monday, Feb. 28, 2000. Graveside service 2 p.m. Saturday, Americus Cemetery. 
Survivors: sons, Dean of Americus, Robert of Richland, Wash.; brother, John Myser of Emporia; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Americus United Presbyterian Church. Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home, Emporia.

Ast, Frederick Andrew Sr., 80, of Roseburg, Ore., formerly of Andale, retired Dept. of Veterans Affairs loan officer and office manager, died Monday, Feb. 28, 2000. No local service. 
Survivors: wife, Marion; son, Fred, Jr. of Sisters, Ore.; daughters, Patricia Kelly of Seattle, Barbara Marder of Bend, Ore., Geri Hughey of Grants Pass, Ore.; brother, Albert of Costa Mesa, Calif.; sisters, Rose May of Wichita, Alberta Rausch of Conway Springs; eight grandchildren. Memorial has been established with VFW Post 2468. Long And Shukle Memorial Chapel, Roseburg, Ore. 

Sherman, Terry D., 42, welder, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2000. Service 10 a.m. Thursday, Elliott Mortuary. 
Survivors: father, Darrel; brother, Eddie; sister, Kathy Corderman all of Anthony. Memorial has been established with Anthony Recreation Commission for Ball Diamond Improvements. 

Gaede, Eldon R., 70, truck driver, died Monday, Feb. 28, 2000. Service 1:30 p.m. today, Jones Funeral Home. 
Survivors: wife, Sharon; sons, Eldon of Norman, Okla., Kevin of Oklahoma City; daughters, Sandra Ray of Edmond, Okla., Katherine Beasley of Duncan, Okla., Penny Chaney of Springdale, Ark.; stepsons, Robert Hogan, Thomas Hogan both of Burlington; stepdaughters, Lynda Coffman, Vicki McDaniel both of Wichita; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Hand in Hand Hospice.

Johnson, Hazel F., 86, homemaker, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2000. Visitation with family 6 to 7 p.m. today, Gibson-Koch-Friskel Chapel; service 4 p.m. Thursday, Colfax Baptist Church. 
Survivors: sons, Charles of Vienna, Va., Duane, Larry both of Chanute; daughters, Evelyn Johnson, L. Arlene Taylor both of Chanute; brother, Raymond Ingle of Chanute; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Cherry Street Youth Center. 

Traylor, Raymond Julius, 85, died Thursday, Feb. 17, 2000. Service 11 a.m. Saturday, Nazarene Church, Buffalo, Kan. 
Survivors: sons, Klint of Los Angeles, Tom of Wichita, Tab of Fredonia, Jim of Crosby, Minn., Mike of Chanute; daughter, Sue Culbertson Miller of Wichita; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Johnson Mortuary.

Meeker, Jeffrey Alan "Jeff," 33, died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2000. Rosary 7 p.m. today; funeral mass 10 a.m. Thursday, both at Holy Name Catholic Church. 
Survivors: parents, Tom and Janet of the home; brother, Kevin of Tulsa; sister, Michele Schultz of Copperas Cove, Texas. Memorials have been established with Class Limited, Southeast Independent Living and American Cancer Society. Ford-Wulf-Bruns Funeral Service.

Thomas, L.S., 86, retired Fred Kistler Oil co-manager, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Thursday, Ford-Wulf-Bruns Funeral Service. 
Survivors: son, Larry of Coffeyville; one grandchild; two great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Coffeyville Boys Club. 

Weishaubt, Dorothy Eleanor, 82, retired Co-Op Refinery pipe fitter, died Monday, Feb. 28, 2000. Graveside service 11 a.m. today, Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. 
Survivors: son, H.W. of Oak Grove, Mo.; daughter, Rose Wulf of Olympia, Wash.; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association. Ford-Wulf-Bruns Funeral Service.

Hill, Aubrey J., 79, formerly of Wichita, retired City of Wichita Police Dept. mechanic, died Tuesday, Feb. 29, 2000. Service 10 a.m. Saturday, United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: wife, Bobbie; son, Aubrey of Conway Springs; stepsons, David Zavala of Haysville, Daniel Zavala of Wichita; stepdaughter, Cynthia Meservy of Conway Springs; brothers, Kermit of Belleview, Fla., Rolla of Bossier City, La.; sister, Letha Clark of Butler, Mo.; ten grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Conway Springs Volunteer Fire Dept. Ebersole Mortuary.

Grubb, the Rev. Andrew Blair, 97, retired minister, died Monday, Feb. 28, 2000. Service 10:30 a.m. Thursday, United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: wife, Ruth; son, Lawrence of Fort Worth; daughters, Helen Taylor of Coweta, Okla., Kay Grubb-Griffin of Oklahoma City; seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Fowler United Methodist Church. Fidler-Orme Mortuary, Meade. 

Karkiainen, Gayle A., 48, homemaker and former medical assistant, died Monday, Feb. 28, 2000. Memorial service 4 p.m. Saturday, Garnand Funeral Home. 
Survivors: husband, Paul; son, David of Des Moines; parents, Jack and An Kirkwood of Depoe Bay, Ore.; brothers, Larry Kirkwood of Seattle, Gary Kirkwood of Depoe Bay, Ore. Memorial has been established with Make-A-Wish Foundation. 

Franz, Elda M., 71, Bethesda Home dietary aide, died Monday, Feb. 28, 2000. Service 10 a.m. Saturday, Alexanderwohl Mennonite Church. 
Survivors: son, Royce Falming of Newton; daughters, Linette Koehn of Greensburg, Janine Peters f Hillsboro, Dorlee Freeman of Peck, Michelle Croomes of Wichita; brother, Alfred Schmidt of Goessel; sister, Marcella Woelk of Newton; nine grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Caring Hands Humane Society and Bethesda Home. Miller Funeral Home.

Whithorn, Lewis Martin, 73, Parrish Motor Co. master technician and VIP Charters coach driver, died Monday, Feb. 28, 2000. Service 10 a.m. Thursday, Bryant-Christians Funeral Home; graveside service 2:30 Thursday, Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson. 
Survivors: wife, Roberta; sons, Michael, Jeffrey of Great Bend; brothers, Howard of Hoisington, Lee, Warren both of Hutchinson; sisters, Alice Lightner, Evelyn Hendershot both of Hutchinson, Velma Miller of Flint, Mich.; five grandchildren. Memorial has been established with American Legion Post 180.

Sklenar, Edwin E., 71, farmer and trucker, died Monday, Feb. 28, 2000. Service 10:30 a.m. Friday, St. John's Lutheran Church, Tampa. 
Survivors: wife, Lois; sons, Gregory of Wichita; stepson, Larry Hampton of Sierra Vista, Ariz.; stepdaughter, Valerie Hampton of Strafford, Mo.; brother, LaVern of Hillsboro; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with St. John's Lutheran Church. Hillsboro Memorial Chapel.

Mullen, Teresa E., 103, died Tuesday, Feb. 29, 2000. Rosary 10 a.m.; service 10:30 both Friday, Holy Cross Catholic Church.
No immediate survivors. Memorial has been established with Dillon Living Center. Elliott Mortuary.

Neuburger, Lucille E., 81, retired S.K.F. Roller and Ball Bearings and Cessna Fluid Power Division employee, died Monday, Feb. 28, 2000. Memorial service 2 p.m. Sunday, Faith United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: husband, Arthur; sons, Arthur of Salina, Ancel of Olathe; daughters, Dawn Allerheiligen of Marysville, Ola Wilk of Hutchinson; sister, Margaret Joyner of Hutchinson; six grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Faith United Methodist Church. Elliott Mortuary.

Perrin, Maxine, 73, retired Ellsworth Nursing Home and Mennonite Nursing Home food service employee, died Monday, Feb. 28, 2000. No local service. 
Survivors: sister, Anita Burgess of Wichita. Hillside Funeral Home East, Wichita.

Johnson, Carl Dean, 64, tree trimmer, died Tuesday, Feb. 29, 2000. Graveside service 1 p.m. Friday, Hillcrest Cemetery, Florence, Kan. 
Survivors: sons, Carl, Jr. of Wichita, Randy of Kansas City, Mo.; daughter, Cathy Bookout of Wichita; brothers, Leslie of Wichita, Robert of Denver; sisters, Evelyn Casey, Frances Eastman, Betty Vannaman all of Wichita, June McHatton, Marilyn Holcomb of Derby. Memorial has been established with American Cancer Society. Carlson Funeral Home, El Dorado.

Marshall, Helen K., 93, retired Leon High School teacher, died Tuesday, Feb. 29, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Saturday, Leon United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: sister, Frances Long of Littleton, Colo. Memorials have been established with Leon United Methodist Church and B.A.S.E. Carlson Funeral Home.

Estes, E.B. "Boots," 91, retired carpenter and farmer, died Monday, Feb. 28, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Friday, Macksville Christian Church. 
Survivors: wife, Grace; son, Owen of Manhattan; daughter, Sharon Crissman of St. John; stepson, Larry Heublein of Blue Springs, Mo.; brother, Glen of Grapevine, Texas; sisters, Hazel Barstow of Harlingen, Texas, Orva Oehler of Weki Washee, Fla., Dolores Crawford of Hoisington, Marilyn Kellogg of Great Bend; eight grandchildren; one stepgrandchild; eight great-grandchildren; two stepgreat-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Macksville Christian Church, Ionic Lodge 254 and Order of Eastern Star 204. Minnis Chapel.

Cooper, Vernon R., 83, retired Kansas State Highway Dept. employee, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2000. Service 10 a.m. today, Countryside Christian Church. 
Survivors: son, Raymond of Cabot, Ark.; daughters, Donna Milner of Rose Hill, Genny Heisler of Independence; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Countryside Christian Church. Loran Fawcett Funeral Home.

Fieser, Mary Jane, 73, of DeLeon Springs, Fla., formerly of Norwich and Winfield, retired teacher, died Friday, Feb. 25, 2000. No local service. 
Survivors: husband, Ralph; sons, Gerald of DeLand, Fla., Karl of DeLeon Springs, Fla.; daughterm Susan Woodard of DeLand, Fla.; five grandchildren. Lankford Funeral Home, DeLand, Fla. 

Freshman, Mary E., 90, former Prudential Insurance Co. secretary, died Monday, Feb. 28, 2000. Visitation with family 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. today, Parsons Presbyterian Manor Chapel; committal service 4 p.m. Thursday, Rose Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, Mo. 
Survivors: daughters, Rosalyn Weiner of Hackensack, N.J., Anna Samuels of Denver, Sue Freshman of Overland Park; ten grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Parsons Arboretum. Carson-Wall Funeral Home. 

Shepard, Nancy G., 46, of Las Vegas, formerly of Parsons, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2000. Visitation with family 7 to 8 p.m. today; service 10 a.m. Thursday, both at Carson-Wall Funeral Home. 
Survivors: husband, Gary; son, James; daughter, Joanna Shepard all of the home; parents, Jim and Joan Parks of Parsons; sisters, Louann Heck of Rowland Heights, Calif., Linda Downey of Parsons; grandmother, Gladys Tredway of Parsons; one grandchild. Memorial has been established with American Heart Association.

Pike, Dr. Francis G., 90, retired chiropractor, died Monday, Feb. 28, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Thursday, Sublette Baptist Church. 
Survivors: son, Johnnie of Fort Walton Beach, Fla.; daughters, Edith Hale of Winfield, Lois Shrimplin of Sublette; sister, Elnora Condit of Arkansas City; 14 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Sublette Baptist Church and Gideons International. Haskell County Funeral Home.

Kline, Carol, 57, of Omaha, formerly of Tipton, former Clarkson Hospital housekeeper, died Monday, Feb. 28, 2000. Vigil 7:45 p.m. today; service 10 a.m. Thursday, both at St. Boniface Catholic Church. 
Survivors: brothers, Charles Hollerich of Cawker City, Harold Hollerich, Joe Hollerich both of Tipton, Ken Hollerich of Fort Worth; sisters, Catherine Schuetz, Lou Ann Dillner, Virginia Mullins all of Denver, Beatrice Long of Arvada, Colo., Marcena Keating of Junction City. Memorial has been established with St. Agnes Catholic Church, Omaha and St. Boniface Catholic Church Trust Fund. Domoney Funeral Home, Downs.

Edwards, Arthur F., 82, farmer and retired Woodson county maintainer operator, died Monday, Feb. 28, 2000. Visitation with family 6 to 7 p.m. today, service 10:30 a.m. Thursday, both at Campbell Funeral Home. 
Survivors: son, Arthur Jr. of Kansas City, Mo.; daughters, Grace Chapman of Cassville, Mo., Sharon Swenson of Mason City, Iowa, Sandy Old of Topeka, Pat Jacobs of Wichita; brothers, Raymond of El Dorado, Ralph of Springfield, Mo.; sister, Evenlyn Ehrhardt of El Dorado; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with American Cancer Society and Allen County Hospice.

Adams, William E. "Bill," 82, retired Eby Construction worker, died Sunday, Aug. 13, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary. 
Survivors: wife, Doris; daughter, Cheryl Kirschbaum of Wichita; two grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Hospice Inc. 
Collings, Zella V., 86, retired Cessna Aircraft Co. seamstress, died Sunday, Aug. 13, 2000. Service 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Broadway Christian Church; graveside service 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Byron-Amorita Cemetery, Byron, Okla. 
Survivors: brother, Willard Collings of Anthony; sister, Reta Cheadle of Miami, Okla.; son-in-law, Lloyd Farney of Wichita; grandchildren, Deborah and Stephen Reddout, Laura Farney all of Wichita. Memorial has been established with Broadway Christian Church. Broadway Mortuary.

Falkowski, Brenda A., 59, homemaker and former Pet Stop Super Shop owner, died Friday, Aug. 11, 2000. Memorial service 1 p.m. Wednesday, Hillside Funeral Home East. 
Survivors: daughter, Rebecca Sullivan of Las Vegas; son, Darren Falkowski of Wichita; sister, Bette Blanchard of Mass.; grandson, Andrew Falkowski of Wichita. Memorial has been established with Lupus Foundation of America.

Hansen, Irene V., 85, retired USD 259 teacher, died Saturday, Aug. 12, 2000. Memorial service 11 a.m. Tuesday, St. Lukes United Methodist Church.
Ms. Hansen was born March 13, 1915 in Bentley to George G. and Mary Ellen (Fuller) Hansen. She received her B.A. degree from Friend's University and M.E. & A. from Wichita State University. She began teaching in Bentley in 1938. Most of this career was spent in the Wichita school system USD 259, where she taught primary grades. Ms. Hansen retired in 1980. She was an active member of St. Lukes United Methodist Church.
Preceded in death by her parents; brother, Edgar Hansen of Halstead; nieces, Eldora Campbell of Burrton, Dixie Eastham of Augusta. 
Survivors: sister, Velma J. Pocock of Augusta; nephew, Ron and Toni Pocock of Wichita; great-nieces, Diana Daignault of Augusta, Lynn Barrett of Wichita, Jacklyn Bowen of Elk Grove, Calif., Jayme Hybsha of Andover; great-nephews, Ed Campbell of Halstead, Jerry Campbell of Burrton, Darren Pocock of Wichita; many students she taught. Memorial has been established with St. Lukes United Methodist Church. Hillside Funeral Home East.

Hernandez, Jerry Robert, 52, Boeing Wichita machinist, died Friday, Aug. 11, 2000. Service 10 a.m. Wednesday, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. 
Survivors: son, T.J.; daughter, Lisa Akin; brother, John all of Wichita; half-brothers, Leonard of Holton, Dennis, Mark both of Lakin, Tom of Castle Rock, Colo.; sisters, Maria Guillen, Yolanda Hernandez both of Wichita, Victoria Navarro of San Jose, Calif., Janet Quijano of Phoenix; half-sisters, Marylou Garcia of Lakin, JoAnn Woods of Oklahoma City; three grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Broadway Mortuary.

Jabara, Everett Earl, 66, lifelong restauranteur, died Saturday, Aug. 12, 2000. Service 10 a.m. Tuesday, Eastminster Presbyterian Church.
Mr. Jabara was founder of several restaurants in Wichita including the Chateau Briand, The Famous, Angel's Exceptionale and Rock Road Cafe. In addition, he founded and operated three restaurants in Dallas and one in Missouri.
Mr. Jabara was born in Burden on Nov. 7, 1933. He graduated from Burden High School and attended Wichita State University.
Ev was known for his generosity as he provided food for countless individuals and organizations. Quality was his motto and most of his patrons had difficulty matching his culinary talents. 
Survivors: wife, Paula; daughter and son-in-law, Angel and Ken Long of Katy, Texas; son and daughter-in-law, F.G. and Nellia of Grants Pass, Ore.; brother, Fran Jabara of Wichita; sisters, Helen Galloway, Duana Starks both of Wichita; several nieces and nephews. Memorial has been established with Everett E. Jabara Memorial Fund c/o Commerce Bank, 150 N. Main, Wichita, KS. 67202. Downing & Lahey Mortuary East.

Johnson, Phyllis J., 71, City Oil Co. secretary, Seneca Bank secretary and Public Finance Co. office manager, died Sunday, Aug. 13, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Thursday, Hillside Funeral Home East.
Mrs. Johnson was a member of Order of the Eastern Star Constellation Chapter. 
Survivors: husband, Robert "Bob" Johnson; brother, Eugene Harris; sister, Wanda Myers both of Wichita; nephew, Phillip Harris of Haysville; niece, Diane Wenrich of Wichita. Memorial has been established with American Lung Association.

Orr, Albert Aulden "Al," 83, retired Boeing Wichita employee, died Saturday, Aug. 12, 2000. Service 11 a.m. Wednesday, El Paso Cemetery, Derby.
Mr. Orr was born on June 22, 1916 in Union City, Okla. He married Garland Elizibith Blanchard on Dec. 29, 1935. Mr. Orr moved to Wichita with his family in 1949 to work at Boeing Aircraft Co. as a production planner until his retirement in 1970. Mr. Orr also served in World War II, 1945.
Preceded in death by his wife, Garland Elizibith Blanchard Orr; grandson, Bryan C. Orr. 
Survivors: sons and daughters-in-law, John E. and Mary Jane Orr of Wichita, William A. and Nancy Orr of Derby; grandchildren, John Michel Orr of Montrose, Colo., Karen and Paul Snyder of Kansas City, Cheryl and Paul Cook, Victoria Ruth Orr all of Wichita, Greg W. Orr of Derby; great-grandchildren, Lauren Cook, Brett Cook, Alexandra Snyder, Brook Snyder.

Reeder, George K., 81, retired George K. Reeder Agency owner, died Saturday, Aug. 12, 2000. Memorial service 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Caldwell United Methodist Church, Caldwell.
Mr. Reeder graduated from the University of Kansas with a Bachelor's degree in business. He was a Dale Carneige instructor. He also was a former member of the Caldwell School Board, Caldwell Chamber of Commerce, Caldwell Lion's Club and Caldwell Hospital Board. 
Survivors: wife, Carol; sons, Kenneth of Lawrence, Alan of Beaumont, Texas, Joseph of Wichita; daughters, Mary Smith, Melanie Reeder both of Wichita; brother, Lloyd of Littleton, Colo.; sisters, Ethel Bradford of Walla Walla, Wash., Edith Lightfoot of Parsons, Oma Beard of Alva, Okla., Lois Beran of Caldwell; three grandchildren. Memorials have been established with American Heart Association and Caldwell Public Library, Caldwell. Downing & Lahey Mortuary East.

Sheffield, Charles Reed, 58, Apex Co. machinist, died Friday, Aug. 11, 2000. Memorial service 3 p.m. today, Resthaven Mortuary. 
Survivors: son, Charles Jr. of Wichita; brothers, Joe of Moscow, Kan., Gorden of Wichita; sisters, Barbara Sands, Diana Randall both of Wichita, Tammy Suckley of Kaw City, Okla.; one grandchild.

Smith, Lynn Evan, 56, retired respiratory therapist, died Thursday, Aug.10, 2000. Service 10 a.m. Tuesday, Broadway Mortuary. 
Survivors: wife, Cherlyn; mother and stepfather, Erma and Richard Williams of Wichita. Memorial has been established with Hospice Care of Kansas.

Walker, John R., 58, retired Independent Nuclear Power contractor, died Thursday, Aug. 10, 2000. Service 1:30 p.m. today, Old Mission Mortuary.
Mr. Walker graduated in 1960 from North High School in Wichita. He worked as a machinist-mate First Class in the Navy for eight years. 
Survivors: wife, Barbara of Waukegan, Ill; son, Mark of Waukegan, Ill.; mother, Wilma M. Walker Mock of Wichita; sister, Nola Beham of Wichita. Memorial has been established with Kansas Humane Society.

Keller, Cecil Garland, 87, retired USD 259 custodian and former Cheney Recreation Center owner, died Sunday, Aug. 13, 2000. Service 10 a.m. Wednesday, Lanterman Funeral Home. 
Survivors: sons, Kenneth of Northridge, Calif., Robert of Coyville, Garland of Wichita; daughters, Linda Skerbetz of Wichita, Jeretta Smith of West Monroe, La., Deloris Murrell of Pineville, La.; sister, Lois McGuffin of Houston; 14 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren.

Lord, Marie Josephine, 73, retired teacher (New Orleans, Galena, Coffeyville), died Friday, Aug. 11, 2000. Memorial service 11 a.m. Wednesday, Assembly of God Church. 
Survivors: brothers, John Drake of Penrose, Colo., Charles Drake of Miller, Mo.; sisters, Juanita Lenson, Georgian Kramer both of Clinton, La., Barbara Hixenbaugh of Galena, Becky Kramer of Cedaredge, Colo. Memorial has been established with Assembly of God Church. Ford-Wulf-Bruns Funeral Service.

Weiser, Clement Rudolph "Clem," 82, retired Thurman-Morrison & Associates employee and Weiser Brothers Grocery Store owner, died Saturday, Aug. 12, 2000. Rosary 7 p.m. today; visitation with family 7 p.m. Tuesday; vigil service 8 p.m. Tuesday all at Fryberger Mortuary; service 10 a.m. Wednesday, St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. 
Survivors: wife, Loretta; sons, Gary of Great Bend, Robert of Fort Worth, Texas; daughters, Diana Drake, Mary Jo Barton both of Great Bend; brothers, Larry, Nick both of Great Bend, Alois of Hayward, Wis., Anthony of Kenosha, Wis., Rudolph of Spearfish, S.D.; sisters, Katie Reif, Trudy Sturdy both of Wichita, Mary Ann Wasinger of Sun City, Ariz.; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Brit Spaugh Zoo and St. Rose School Endowment.

Pedigo, Levi, 19, Consolidated Manufacturer laborer, died Sunday, Aug. 13, 2000 of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Service 10 a.m. Wednesday, Johnson & Sons Funeral Home. 
Survivors: fiance, Shelly Estrada; daughter, Laney Estrada both of Columbus, Ind.; parents, Dennis Pedigo and Brenda Welch; brother, Luke; sisters, Taylor Pedigo, Courtney Pedigo; grandfather, Fred Welch all of Hutchinson.

Heinen, Curtis Anthony, 20, Frito Lay Co. warehouseman and forklift operator and construction company employee, died Saturday, Aug. 12, 2000 of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Visitation with family 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday; service 10 a.m. Wednesday, both at St. Aloysius Catholic Church. 
Survivors: parents, W. Kent and Lorie Ann Davis of Topeka; sisters, Kayla Davis, Chelsey Davis both of Topeka; grandparents, Gene and Karen Heinen of Meriden, Dave and Ruby Davis of Topeka; great-grandmother, Marcella Wennihan of Topeka. Memorial has been established with Jefferson West Athletic Department. Barnett Funeral Home.

Brady, Mary M., 78, retired Parsons State Hospital food service employee, died Sunday, Aug. 13, 2000. Rosary 6 p.m. Tuesday; Visitation with family following rosary until 7:30 p.m. at Carson-Wall Funeral Home; service 10 a.m. Wednesday, St. Patrick's Catholic Church. 
Survivors: son, Bill of Lawrence; daughters, Rosemary Brocker of Phoenix, Kathy Stotts of Parsons, Margaret Ramsey of Corpus Christi, Texas, Mary Winters of Joplin, Alyce McClure of Manhattan; 12 grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; one great-grandchild. Memorial has been established with Angie and Tony Formicola Memorial Scholarship Fund at Labette Community College.

Wood, Cleveland Jr. "Blair," 55, of Hot Springs, Ark. formerly of Wichita, Manhattan and Topeka, Riverview Resort (Hot Springs, Ark.) marketing director, died Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2000. Memorial service pending. 
Survivors: son, Stephen of Manhattan; mother, Lorene Wood of Topeka; brother, Russell of Topeka; sister, Beverly Rakowitz of San Antonio, Texas. Parker-Price Mortuary, Topeka.

Adolfs, Hennie, 71, homemaker, died Thursday, June 8, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Monday, Trinity United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: husband, Henk; sons, John of Wichita, Tom of Norman, Okla.; brother, John VanVessum; sister, Tanny Prilliman both of Wichita; four grandchildren. Memorial has been established with American Lung Association. Culbertson-Smith Mortuary.

Custer, Roy F. Jr. "Bud," 70, retired, died Thursday, June 8, 2000. Graveside service 10:30 a.m. Monday, Old Mission Cemetery.
Mr. Custer was a member of the Haysville Masonic Lodge 112. 
Survivors: wife, Reta; son, Mike of Wichita; daughters, Vicky Dotson of Branson, Mo., Kim Cairns of Salina; sister, Mary Rhoten of Sonoma, Calif.; four grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; one great-grandchild.

Denney, Dale Ivan, 78, Department of Defense quality control inspector, died Thursday, June 8, 2000. Service 10 a.m. today, Old Mission Mortuary. 
Survivors: wife, Lessie; son, Dale of Manhattan; daughter, Phyllis Fick of Miami, Okla.; brothers, George of Blackwell, Okla., Marvin of Houston, Lyle of Madison, Dean of Independence; sisters, Wilma Dickinson of Ojai, Calif., Lorna Croll of Neodesha, Opal Turner of Parsons; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Memorial has been established with Hospice Inc.

Hartman, Alvin D. "Al," 91, retired Steffen's Dairy retail delivery, died Friday, June 9, 2000. Service 10 a.m. Tuesday, Cochran Mortuary. 
Survivors: wife, Lucille; son, Allan of Wichita; daughters, Barbara Conner of Hutchinson, Marilyn Henderson of Pahrump, Nev.; brother, Paul of Whiting, N.J.; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with St. Paul's United Methodist Church. Condolences may be sent to the family via www.cochranmortuary.com 

Jones, Reverend James T., 89, died Tuesday, June 6, 2000. Service 4 p.m. Saturday, White Chapel Cemetery; memorial service 3 p.m. Sunday, New Jerusalem Baptist Church. 
Survivors: wife, Naomi; brother, Rev. Claude Jones; sister, Evelyn Hopper; 11 children; 28 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren. Vann-Gettis Funeral Services.

Lowe, Lloyd A., 72, retired Truck Parts and Equipment Co. mechanic, died Thursday, June 8, 2000. Service 10 a.m. Tuesday, Westside Christian Church; graveside service 11 a.m. Wednesday, Marshfield, Mo.
Mr. Lowe was a veteran of the Korean War.
He married Fay Jones on Sept. 21, 1947, in Laclede County, Mo. 
Survivors: wife, Fay; brother, Luther of Wichita; half-brothers, Elvin, Sherman, Gary all of Marshfield; half-sister, Helen Allen of Fairgrove, Mo. Condolences may be sent to the family via www.cochranmortuary.com

Marshall, Alice Mildred (Boden), 90, retired Buck's Department Store departmental assistant and Boeing Wichita blueprint control employee, died Friday, June 9, 2000. Service 1 p.m. Monday, Hillside Christian Church. 
Survivors: daughter, LaVeda McElwain of Wichita; brothers, Dale Boden of Attica, Jack Boden of Mulvane. Memorial has been established with Hillside Christian Church. Resthaven Mortuary.

Nguyen, Tho Van, 64, retired Iowa Beef Co. meat cutter, died Friday, June 9, 2000. Rosary 7 p.m. today, DeVorss Flanagan-Hunt Mortuary; service 2 p.m. Monday, St. Anthony Catholic Church; burial will be at Ascencion Mausoleum. 
Survivors: wife, Lieu Do; sons, Thomas, Christian, Tim all of Wichita, Thong of S.C.; daughters, Xuan of Sioux City, Iowa, Tram, Thuy, Thuy, Misty, My all of Wichita; 20 grandchildren. 

Nunley, Barbara, 46, Wal-Mart shipping and receiving employee, died Tuesday, June 6, 2000. Memorial service 3 p.m. Monday, Broadway Mortuary. 
Survivors: husband, Scott; sons, Bryan, Kyle both of the home; daughters, Becky Runyon, Jamie Nunley both of the home, Cindy Runyon of Wichita; father, Charles Parke of Wichita; brother, Jim Parke of Norman, Okla.; sister, Linda Parke of Wichita; one grandchild. Memorial has been established with Hospice Inc.

Seller, Ruth Alice, 92, homemaker, died Friday, June 9, 2000. Memorial service 10 a.m. Monday, University Friends Church; graveside service 3:30 p.m. Monday, Farm Ridge Cemetery, Sycamore. 
Survivors: son, Charles of Tempe, Ariz.; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with University Friends Church and Barclay College, Haviland. Resthaven Mortuary.

Slye, Rubye (Webb), 64, retired Boeing Wichita quality assurance supervisor, died Thursday, June 8, 2000. Service 10 a.m. Monday, Downing & Lahey Mortuary East. 
Survivors: husband, James; sons, Scott Webb, Jerry Webb both of Wichita, Marc Webb of Derby; daughters, Mardy Reece of Derby, Jama Ford of Sugar Grove, Ill.; stepsons, Steven, Michael both of Aurora, Colo.; stepdaughter, Marisa Trevey of Parker, Colo.; sister, Kathy Jones of McPherson; 19 grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Memorial has been established with Hospice Inc.

Wages, Fred, 77, retired Wichita Eagle subcontract hauler, died Friday, June 9, 2000. Vigil 7:30 p.m. Sunday; service 10 a.m. Monday, both at St. Jude Catholic Church. 
Survivors: wife, Roberta; sons, Richard, Rodney both of Wichita; brother, John of Parsons; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with St. Jude Catholic Church. Downing & Lahey Mortuary West.

Williams, Charles, 79, retired Charles Trash Service owner, died Thursday, June 8, 2000. Service 10 a.m. Monday, Chisholm Trail Church of Christ. 
Survivors: wife, Clara; sons, Christopher, Damion both of Wichita; daughters, Kourtney Lewis of New Orleans, Christy Slater, Natisha Roberts, Rosetta Williams all of Wichita; sister, Mary Addison of Bartlesville, Okla.; nine grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Chisholm Trail Church of Christ. Culbertson-Smith Mortuary.

Winter, Arlene Marie, 84, homemaker, died Thursday, June 8, 2000. Visitation 4 to 8 p.m. today, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, Hillside Funeral Home East; service 11 a.m. Monday, McPherson City Cemetery.
Mrs. Winter, daughter of Otis H. and Bessie (Sitts) Bryant was born March 5, 1916 at McPherson. She was united marriage on Dec. 20, 1936 to Fred E. Winter at McPherson. 
Survivors: husband, Fred E. Winter; daughter and son-in-law, Pauline and Roy Young of Wichita; sister, Dorothy Miller of Phoenix; grandchild, Roy L. Young III of Wichita; grandchild and spouse, Richard E. and Kris Young of Wichita; great-grandchildren, Tanner Young of Wichita, Payton Young of Wichita; eight nephews and nieces. Memorial has been established with National Audubon Society.

McGlasson, Patricia Ann "Pat" (Williams), 65, of Bartlesville, Okla., formerly of Cedar Vale, retired Phillips Petroleum Co. executive secretary, died Thursday, June 8, 2000. Service 10 a.m. Monday, East Cross United Methodist Church, Bartlesville; graveside service 3 p.m. Monday, Highland Cemetery, Winfield. 
Survivors: husband, Bob; daughter, Kala McGlasson of Bartlesville; brothers, Kale Williams of Chicago, Bill Williams of Hutchinson, Dick Williams of Kingwood, Texas; sisters, Joan Cornett of Winfield, Barbara McGinnis of Story, Ark., Nancy Richards of Rose Hill. Memorial has been established with Hear Fund in care of Susie Tallent, West Star Bank, Bartlesville. Stumpff Funeral Home, Bartlesville.

Wilkins, Bernard "Leo," 90, retired teacher and administrator and former grandfather clock maker and repairman, died Thursday, June 8, 2000. Service 10:30 a.m. Monday, Claflin United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: wife, Vera; son, Don of Excelsior Springs, Mo.; daughter, Carol Carson of Hutchinson; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Golden Belt Home Health and Hospice, Claflin United Methodist Church and Claflin Ambulance Service. Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home. 

McClellan, Bessie M., 103, retired Chase County Senior Center director, nurse aide and homemaker, died Friday, June 9, 2000. Service 11 a.m. Monday, Brown-Bennett-Alexander Funeral Home. 
Survivors: daughter, Barbara Livingston of Cottonwood Falls; three grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Ted Livingston Scholarship Fund and Chase County Historical Society.

Reyes, Michelle Cooper, 25, Shorty's Place cook, died Thursday, June 8, 2000. Vigil 7 p.m. Sunday; service 10 a.m. Monday, both at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Lakin. 
Survivors: husband, Julio Domingez; son, Jamie' of the home; parents, Jim and Gloria Cooper of Deerfield; sister, Mary Ellen Gallegos of Mont.; stepbrothers, Jay Cooper of Fall City, Wash., Jeff Cooper of Deerfield; grandparents, George and Lola Banda of Deerfield, Irene Briggs of Wenatchee, Wash. Garnand Funeral Home. 

Bruer, Mary B., 89, retired Stein Furs and Lewins Furs furrier and dressmaker, died Thursday, June 8, 2000. Service 10 a.m. Monday, Lakeview Cemetery. 
Survivors: daughter, Ruby Page of Wichita; one grandchild; two great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Lakeview Funeral Home.

Armstrong, Ella, 87, retired restaurant manager, died Thursday, June 8, 2000. Service 11 a.m. Monday, Pleasant Hill (Mo.) Cemetery. 
Survivors: nephews and nieces. Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home.

Alford, Martha Elizabeth, 86, homemaker, died Friday, June 9, 2000. Visitation with family 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday; service 10 a.m. Monday, both at Fryberger Mortuary. 
Survivors: son, Oliver Snook of Great Bend; brothers, Carl Mondy of Jacksonville, Fla., Pleasant Mondy of Boise, Idaho; sisters, Rosemary Mackey of Boise, Idaho, Beulah McGinty of Pryette, Idaho; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Brit Spaugh Park and Zoo.

Woodrow, Gary D., 59, Sunflower Training Center bookkeeper and former Thies Packing Co. employee, died Wednesday, June 7, 2000. Memorial service 3 p.m. Tuesday, Great Bend Family Mortuary. 
Survivors: daughter, Melissa Malcolm of Tempe, Ariz.; mother, Gladys Woodrow; brother, Michael; sister, Meleah Frazer all of Great Bend; four grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Great Bend Humane Society.

Hoffman, Connie, 82, retired farmer and stockman, died Thursday, June 8, 2000. Rosary 6:30 p.m.; vigil 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. all Sunday, Hays Memorial Chapel; service 10 a.m. Monday, Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. 
Survivors: wife, Kathryn; sons, Robert, Bill and Curt all of Hays; daughters, Connie Grant of Hays, Bette Slepicka of Des Moines, Luanne Theleman of Natoma; brother, Albert of Victoria; sister, Philomene Buckingham of Cleveland; 17 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with National World War II Memorial. 

Atkisson, Ina M., 94, homemaker, died Friday, June 9, 2000. Service 1 p.m. Monday, Potts Chapel. 
Survivors: daughters, Shirley Melton of Taft, Texas, Pat Robbinson of Independence; brother, Kenneth Johnson of Calif.; sister, Eloise Whitney of Fresno, Calif.; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Mercy Hospital Foundation. 

Perry, J.C. "Pete," 80, retired City Publishing Co. salesman, died Thursday, June 8, 2000. Service 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Church of the Nazarene. 
Survivors: wife, Waunita; sons, Steve of Bartlesville, Okla., David of Dallas; sister, Geraldene Perry of East Troy, Wis.; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Church of the Nazarene. Potts Chapel.

Heidebrecht, Ernest P., 86, retired H and H Meats owner and farmer, died Friday, June 9, 2000. Visitation with family 2 to 4 p.m. Monday, Buhler Mortuary; graveside service 10 a.m. Monday, Hoffnungsau Cemetery; memorial service 11 a.m. Monday, Hoffnungsau Mennonite Church. 
Survivors: son, LeRoy of McPherson; daughters, Lois Schrag of McPherson, Rachel Montague of Stafford, Va.; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. The family requests no flowers and suggests memorials to MCC and Alzheimer's Association. 

Maggard, Lloyd O., 86, former Rush County Locker Service owner and operator, died Sunday, May 28, 2000. Services have been held. 
Survivors: wife, Blanche; son, Roger of Anchorage, Alaska; daughters, Linda Conard of Hutchinson, Carol Garbacik of Philomath, Ore., sisters, Ola Yauk of McCook, Neb., Zola Brown of Selden, Ella Betts of Oberlin; two grandchildren. Memorials have been established with First Christian Church and Rush County Memorial Hospital. Janousek Funeral Home.

Scott, Robert R., 73, formerly of El Dorado, independent oil producer, died Thursday, June 8, 2000. Visitation with family 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Carlson Funeral Home, El Dorado; service 10:30 a.m. Monday, First Presbyterian Church, El Dorado. 
Survivors: wife, Mary; sons, William Hall of Missoula, Mont., Patrick of Victoria, Michael of Lawrence; daughter, Susan Scott of Manhattan; sister, Phyllis Pierson of Canyon City, Colo.; eight grandchildren. Memorials have been established with First Presbyterian Church, El Dorado and Home Care and Hospice Foundation, Manhattan.

Graff, Bonnie K., 59, Dollar General clerk and former Gambles Store co-owner and operator, died Thursday, June 8, 2000. Visitation with family 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home; service 10 a.m. Monday, McPherson Cemetery. 
Survivors: son, Steven of Burlington, Colo.; daughters, Deborah Unruh of Russell, Cynthia Stoppel of McPherson; brother, Ken Grubbs of Gates, Ore.; sister, Leota Dragoo of Cincinnati; five grandchildren. Memorial has been established with First Christian Church.

Martin, Lexie E., 81, retired nurse aide, died Thursday, June 8, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sixteenth Section Cemetery, Austin, Ark. 
Survivors: daughters, Ruth Pomeroy of Norwich, Nancy Studer of Commerce City, Colo., Mary Atchinson of Burlingame; stepson, Bill of Vinita, Okla.; sister, Vida Lou Edmondson of Austin, Ark.; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Norwich Care Center. Elliott Funeral Home.

Lassman, Ralph Otto, 79, retired Wentz Equipment Co. diesel mechanic and farmer, died Thursday, June 8, 2000. Service 1 p.m. Monday, Trinity Lutheran Church. 
Survivors: wife, Frances; daughter, Susan Kelly of Bryan, Texas; brothers, Clarence of Wichita, Alvin, Fred both of Humboldt, Lonnie of Duluth, Minn., Robert of Chanute; sisters, Helen Sowell of Wichita, Betty Freede of Ashtabula, Ohio; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Trinity Lutheran Church and American Heart Association. Parker-Price Mortuary.

McCoy, Myrtle Viola "Billie," 87, formerly of Conway Springs, Arkansas City and Wellington, died Tuesday, June 6, 2000. Private family services have been held. 
Survivors: sons, Robert of Wichita, Robert Pullan of Kimberling City; daughter, Mary Slauson of Lowell, Ark.; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Hawks Funeral Home, Wellington.

Axman, Sr. Claudine ASC, 91, retired educator, died Sunday, June 18, 2000. Wake 7 p.m. today; service 4 p.m. Wednesday, both at Adorers of the Blood of Christ Province Center. 
Survivors: several nephews and nieces. Memorial has been established with Retirement of Sisters, ASC. DeVorss Flanagan-Hunt Mortuary.

Colvin, Melvin James, 46, retired cook, died Saturday, June 17, 2000. Service pending. 
Survivors: children, Melvin Pearsall of Kansas City, Debraca Irvis, Marcus Colvin both of Lake Wales, Fla.; former wife, Deborah Colvin of Lake Wales, Fla.; father, A.J. McCray of Wichita; brothers and sisters, Gunice Colvin, Deltha Colvin, Melva Colvin, Retha Colvin, Jerrold McCray, Eddie Colvin, Mack Colvin, Mark McCray, Michael McCray, Herman McCray, Joseph Evans, Jerry McCray, Aaron McCray, A.J. McCray Jr., John McCray, Bertha McCray, Maxine McCray, Norma Jean McCray all of Wichita, Johnnie McCary of Columbus, Ohio, Bruce McCray of Akron, Ohio, Ervin Colvin of Kansas City, Annette Colvin of Dallas. Vann-Gettis Funeral Services.

Folkerts, Essie Pearl, 64, retired Cessna Aircraft Co. stock room clerk, died Sunday, June 18, 2000. Service 10 a.m. Wednesday, Resthaven Gardens of Memory.
Mrs. Folkerts was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin and brothers, David and Robert Lawrence. 
Survivors: son, James Wright, Oliver B. Towles II both of Wichita; daughters, Debra Whitsitt, Mary Haner both of Wichita; brother, William Lawrence of Wichita; sisters, Darlene M. Schroeder, Carolyn Norris, Shirley Murray all of Wichita; grandchildren, Sherrie Cain, Christopher James Lawrence, Joshua Raymond Lawrence, Kaylie Elizabeth Towles all of Wichita, Jennifer P. Walker of Colo.; great-grandchildren, Steven Michael Cain of Wichita, Michael Thomas Walker of Colo. Memorial has been established with Hospice Inc. Resthaven Mortuary.

Hare, Rose E., 86, of Longview, Texas, formerly of Wichita, retired Boeing Wichita employee, died Monday, June 19, 2000. Service 3 p.m. Wednesday, Resthaven Gardens of Memory.
Mrs. Hare was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph A. Hare. 
Survivors: daughter, Judy Reynolds of Longview; grandchildren, Teri Schultheis and spouse, Bill of Colleyville, Texas, Brian Pierce of Miami, Jackie Reynolds of Atlanta, Ga.; brother-in-law and spouse, Jack and Shirley Hare of Belton, Mo.; great-grandchildren, Matthew and McKensie Schultheis; friend, John Inman. Memorials have been established with Alzheimer's Research and Hospice of Longview. Resthaven Mortuary.

Hartley, Dr. Fount K. "Jack," 74, retired physician and Hartley, Sylvia Hirahara, 61, medical office manager, died Sunday, June 18, 2000. Joint services 1 p.m. Thursday, Downing & Lahey Mortuary East.
His survivors: son, Robert Hartley of Kansas City, Mo.; daughters and sons-in-law, Lynn Marie and Rev. Paul Merkel of Hamburg, N.Y., Susan Jane and Mark Adams of Wichita, Stacey Baum-Hartley of Kansas City, Mo.; brother, John Arthur Hartley of Weston, Mo.
Her survivors: daughter, Stacey Baum-Hartley of Kansas City, Mo.; stepdaughters, Lynn Marie Merkel of Hamburg, N.Y., Susan Jane Adams of Wichita; stepson, Robert Hartley of Kansas City, Mo.; mother, Shizue Hirahara of Honolulu; brothers, Ivan Hirahara of Kauai, Hawaii, Edwin Hirahara of Seattle, Arnold Hirahara, Jonathan Hirahara, Brian Hirahara; sisters, Vivian Hayashi, Shirlyn Young, Cynthia Pierce all of Honolulu, Genevieve T. of Burbank, Calif.; their grandchildren, Nathan Merkel, Jesse Merkel, Ariel Merkel, Gina Grafos, Julia Adams. She was preceded in death by her brother, Harvey Hirahara. Memorials have been established with Congregation Emanu-el and Wichita Children's Home. 

Hiebert, Levi M., 80, retired Rusty Eck Ford master mechanic and helped develop the automatic transmission for Ford Motor Corp., died Sunday, June 18, 2000. Service 1 p.m. Wednesday, Central Christian Church.
Mr. Hiebert was preceded in death by Marsha Hiebert-Ellis and Hannah Elliott. 
Survivors: wife, Wanda; sons, Steven, Charles both of Wichita, Landon of Andover, Timothy of Corona, Calif.; daughters, Susan Persson of Istanbul, Turkey, Peggy Wrinkles of Apache Junction, Ariz., Betti Patton, Brenda Armstrong, Melissa Elliott all of Wichita; brothers, Paul of Goessel, Otto of Newton; sisters, Lena Hiebert of Goessel, Elizabeth Fry of Newton; 22 grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Rainbow's United Inc. Lakeview Funeral Home. 

Jones, Fred C., 65, retired USD 259 employee, died Friday, June 16, 2000. Service pending. 
Survivors: son, Jason of Wichita; daughters, Joy Cyphers, Julie Jackson, both of Wichita, Kandas Van Buren, Monica Van Buren, both of Austin, Texas, Jennifer Jones of Tyler, Texas. Vann-Gettis Funeral Services.

Koons, Marjorie Ruth, 86, of Rogers, Ark., formerly of Wichita and Lamar, retired American Red Cross bookkeeper and former Pentagon telephone operator, died Friday, June 16, 2000. Service 10 a.m. Wednesday, Abilene (Kan.) Cemetery. 
Survivors: daughter, MaraLynne Schmitz of Arkansas City; sister, Sandra Easley of Rogers, Ark.; five grandchildren. Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, Abilene.

McCormick, Wilma "Geneva," 85, homemaker, died Sunday, June 18, 2000. Visitation 12:30 to 8 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Hillside Funeral Home East; no local service.
No immediate survivors.

Messerschmidt, Gene W., 78, retired Texaco Service Stations owner, died Sunday, June 18, 2000. Rosary 7 p.m. today; service 10 a.m. Wednesday, both at Broadway Mortuary; burial 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Fort Scott National Cemetery. 
Survivors: wife, Bobbie Jo; sons, Robert, George, Henry all of Wichita, James of Los Angeles; daughters, Ann Betzen of Wichita, Jean LaRue of Los Angeles; stepdaughters, Jerry Reid of Udall, Cheryl Armstrong of Wichita; brothers, Gilbert of Colwich, Francis of New Britain, Conn.; sisters, Marie Nicholas, Virginia Moore both of Wichita, Edna Marshall of Van Nuys, Calif., Donna Shofner of Auburn, Wash., Dorothy Schmidt of Carl Junction, Mo.; 22 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.

Porter, Keith D., 42, Thunderbird Charter Bus Co. mechanic and driver, died Saturday, June 17, 2000. Service 11 a.m. Thursday, Chisholm Trail Church of Christ. 
Survivors: wife, Patti; son, Tyron; stepson, Chad Terbeush; stepdaughters, Rose Abasolo, Crystal Terbeush; mother, Alice Porter; father and stepmother, James and Chiann Porter Jr. all of Wichita; brothers, Kirk of Wichita, Kevin of Troy, Mich.; sisters, Gloria Porter of Huntsville, Ala., Karen Porter of Wichita; two grandchildren. Jackson Mortuary.

Richey, Arthur, 56, USD 259 maintenance employee, died Sunday, June 18, 2000. No local services.
Mr. Richey was born August 14, 1943 in Greenfield, MO. the son of William Ralph Richey and Mona Lulabelle Jenkins Richey.
Mr. Richey was preceded in death by brothers, Bill Richey, Conrad Richey and William Ralph Richey Jr. and sisters, Lillian Margarete Richey and Elma Marie Richey. 
Survivors: wife, Karen; daughters, Bonita Neal, Kari Hein both of Wichita, Lurita Norman of Eureka; brothers, Leroy of Newton, twin brother, Archie of Wichita, Doyle, Jerry both of Wichita; sisters, Phyllis Bough of Wichita, Maxine Wallace of Haysville; grandchildren, Dustin, Timothy, Shawn, Alicia, Travis Jr., Jeremy, "Little" Dustin, Destiny, Adrian Arther. Old Mission Mortuary. 

Sims, Dean, 68, Sims and Jost Dozer Service owner and operator, died Monday, June 19, 2000. Private services have been held. 
Survivors: wife, Gloria; son, Eldon of Abilene; daughters, Cheney Matthews, Dorothy Kohman, Lenora McMullen all of Abilene; brothers, Kenneth of Abilene, Myron, Morris both of Calif.; sisters, Dorothy Coleman of Abilene, Vernadell McKinnon, Bernice Belew both of Calif.; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home.

Artherton, Roy, 92, self-employed, died Saturday, June 17, 2000. Visitation with family 6 to 8 p.m. today; service 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, both at Hawks Funeral Home. 
Survivors: son, Gene of St. Joseph, Mo.; daughters, Bette Artherton of Smith Center, Marilyn Artherton of Garnett, Carolyn Roberts of Topeka, Helen Wilson of Albany, Ore.; brother, Tom of Peoria, Ariz.; sister, Olivia Morgan of Dexter; five grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Central Christian Church. 

Scott, Viola "Vi," 79, died Saturday, June 17, 2000. Private family services.
Mrs. Scott was born Nov. 25, 1920, in Caldwell, Kan., daughter of William and Edna Vaughan.
On July 25, 1937, she married Lester David Snyder. Following their divorce she married Gilbert Scott on Nov. 2, 1966. She had worked for Boeing Wichita, The International Association of Machinists, Beech Aircraft Corp., and in recent years for The State Bank of Burrton.
Mrs. Scott was preceded in death by one brother, William. 
Survivors: daughters and sons-in-law, Rosetta and Judd Durner of Burrton, Karen and John McCoskey of Sedgwick; brothers, Robert Vaughan of Springdale, Ark., Norman Vaughan of Morrison, Colo.; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Vi Scott Memorial Fund in care of The State Bank of Burrton. Hillside Funeral Home East, Wichita.

Gobea, Tony Jr., 67, retired Monarch Cement Co. maintenance mechanic, died Sunday, June 18, 2000. Rosary 7 p.m. Wednesday; service 10:30 a.m. Thursday, both at St. Patrick Catholic Church. 
Survivors: wife, Aurora; daughters, Rose Shelton of Overland Park, Lisa Sartain of Omaha; mother, Suzanna Zaragosa of Chanute; brothers, Joe, Pete Zaragosa both of Chanute; sisters, Sally Padilla, Mary Ellen Ornelas both of Chanute, Cecilia Rowe of Wichita; six grandchildren. Memorials have been established with St. Patrick School and American Cancer Society. Gibson-Koch-Friskel Chapel.

Ritchey, Lois Alma, 76, cook and area school cafeteria manager, died Sunday, June 18, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Wednesday, The Trinity United Christian Church. 
Survivors: son, Lonnie of Topeka; daughters, Elain Risley, Janet Klag both of Wichita, Kathy Vogt of Valley Center, Norma Mitzel of Panora, Iowa; brother, Dr. Lynn Torrance of Big Snady, Texas. Memorial has been established with The Trinity United Christian Church. Lanterman Funeral Home.

Nielsen, Anne "Annie," 97, homemaker and farmer, died Sunday, June 18, 2000. Service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: several nephews and nieces. Memorials have been established with Southwind Hospice and American Cancer Society. Hatfield-Prusa Funeral Home.

Johnston, Paul, 79, farm equipment salesman, died Monday, June 19, 2000. Service 10 a.m. Thursday, Maple Grove Cemetery. 
Survivors: wife, Bernice; daughters, Karen Prosuch of Colorado Springs, Sally Johnston of Indianapolis, Jean Kolsky of Dodge City; son, John III of League City, Texas; four grandchildren. Memorials have been established with National Kidney Foundation and American Lung Association. Swaim Funeral Home. 

Osborn, Loren E. "Milky," 73, retired Mobil Refinery night supervisor, died Sunday, June 18, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Wednesday, Carlson Funeral Home. 
Survivors: wife, Marjorie; daughter, Dianne Travnicek of El Dorado; sisters, Sharon Marlow of Andover, Lucille Walker of Woodland, Calif.; two grandchildren. Memorials have been established with American Heart Association and First Baptist Church.

Hagins, Roberta Britton, 85, homemaker, died Monday, June 19, 2000. Visitation with family 7 to 8 p.m. today; service 10 a.m. Wednesday, both at Carlson Funeral Home. 
Survivors: nephews, Floyd Hagens Jr. of Emporia, Douglas Dwelle of Houston; nieces, Ann Morgan-Ward of El Rito, N.M., Sara Adams of San Antonio. Memorial has been established with Friends of the Zoo.

Rhodes, Sharon Lorraine, 50, day care provider, died Sunday, June 18, 2000. Service 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Faith Lutheran Church. 
Survivors: husband, Ronald; son, Jeremy; daughters, Jessica all of home, Jamie of Emporia; parents, Paul and Shirley Hensley of Emporia; brothers, Michael Hensley, Timothy Hensley, Gregory Hensley all of Emporia; sister, Shannon Schumann of Emporia; one grandchild. Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home.

Laurie, Evelyn D. (Boulanger), 56, homemaker, died Monday, June 19, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Thursday, Grenola Christian Church. 
Survivors: companion, Charles Barnett; sons, Donnie of Mulvane, Martin of Ada, Okla.; daughters, Karen Clubb of Grenola, Betty Krause of Parsons; brothers, Wayne Boulanger of Independence, Phillip Boulanger of Brunswick, Ga., Edward Boulanger of Eureka; sister, Patricia Corle of Moline; two grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Grenola Christian Church and American Diabetes Association. Zimmerman Funeral Home.

Williamson, Leland Rex, 82, retired Farmer's Insurance Group senior claims representative, died Sunday, June 18, 2000. Service 10 a.m. Wednesday, Mercer Funeral Home. 
Survivors: wife, Grace; son, David Leland Williamson of Overland Park; daughter, Susan Frances Williamson of Kansas City, Mo. Memorials have been established with American Diabetes Association and Holton Community Hospital.

Alber, Marshall W. "Al," 82, retired restaurant owner, died Monday, June 19, 2000. Service 11 a.m. Wednesday, Mount Hope Cemetery.
No immediate survivors. Memorial has been established with VFW Dewlen-Dix Post 1186 Hospital Equipment Fund. Potts Chapel.

Seifert, Opal Faye Ellis, 93, former Knorr Schlaudt Wholesale House, Barton Salt Co. and Kingman County Soil Conservation employee, died Sunday, June 18, 2000. Service 10 a.m. Thursday, Livingston Funeral Home. 
Survivors: daughter, Beverly Nelson of Claflin; one grandchild. Memorials have been established with Wheatlands Health Care Center and First Presbyterian Church.

Geubelle, Brenda, 36, died Monday, June 19, 2000. Funeral mass 10 a.m. Thursday, St. Anthony Catholic Church. 
Survivors: parents, Denis and Sherril of Lakin; brothers, Bryan of Hampton, Va., Doug of Lakin, Jeff of Graham, Wash.; sister, Krista Gorman of Fort Scott; grandmother, Delphine Schmidt of Lakin. Memorial has been established with Russell Childhood Development Center. Garnand Funeral Home. 

Reed, Shelby M., 73, retired insurance agency and tax accounting business operator, died Saturday, June 17, 2000. Service 10:30 a.m. today, Carson-Wall Funeral Home. 
Survivors: wife, Audrey; sons, Randy of Topeka, Douglas of Galesburg, Gary of Joplin, Mo., Kelly of Buhler; daughter, Kathryn Gard of Parsons; brothers, Seth of West Palm Beach, Fla., Robert of Parsons, Melvin of Otto, N.C.; 12 grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Labette County Medical Center Foundation.

Vanley, Beverly S., 43, Boeing Wichita material processor, died Sunday, June 18, 2000. Visitation 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Smith Mortuary, Derby; service 2 p.m. Thursday, Immanuel Baptist Church, Wichita. 
Survivors: husband and best friend, Larry; stepsons, Jason of Augusta, Justin of Wichita; parents, B.R. and Earldene Stiner of Emporia; brothers, Ray Stiner of Watertown, S.D., Wesley Stiner of Topeka, Ed Stiner of Kansas City; sister, JoAn Lucy of Port Orchard, Wash.; one stepgrandchild. Memorial has been established with Kansas Humane Society. 

Lira, Christopher Wayne McDonald, 28, self-employed carpenter, died Saturday, June 17, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Wednesday, Prairie Lawn Cemetery. 
Survivors: wife, Mistee; daughter, Samantha of the home; father, Wayne McDonald of Wichita; mother, Mary Jane Blum of Haysville; brothers, Jeremiah McDonald, Matthew Storment both of Haysville; sisters, Jessica McDonald, Sarah Storment both of Haysville, Jennifer Terwort of Wichita; grandparents, Jerry and Ludella Spurlock of Wichita, Mary Lefors of Wichita. Frank Funeral Home.

Elam, Joseph "Joe," 64, former Winfield State Hospital and Training Center certified nurses aide, died Sunday, June 18, 2000. Memorial service 2 p.m. Thursday, Swisher-Taylor & Morris Funeral Home. 
Survivors: daughters, Della Elam of Peabody, JoDean Elam of Macksville; brothers, Harley of Wichita, Earl of Hinesville, Ga., Herbert of Kansas City, Mo., Arthur of Lincoln, Mo., Wayne of St. Joseph, Mo.; sister, Patricia Rockhold of Arkansas City. 

Conner, Steven Dale, 42, of Las Vegas, formerly of Wichita, former Learjet Inc. inspector, died Friday, Nov. 20, 1998. Service 10:30 a.m. Friday, Elmwood Cemetery, Augusta. 
Survivors: daughter, Jennifer of Houston; parents, Bob and Betty Conner of Augusta; brothers, Robert of Granite, Okla., Douglas of Wichita; sister, Susan Wright of Wichita. Hillside Funeral Home East.

Guest, E. Maxine, 83, retired sales clerk for Cohlmia's clothing, retired receptionist and doctor's assistant, died Tuesday, Nov. 24, 1998. Service 3 p.m. Saturday, Resthaven Mortuary. 
Survivors: sons, Orville II of Wellington, Steven of Westminster, Colo.; brother, John Farney of Haysville; sister, Marcelle Slinkard of Denver; three grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Shriners Children's Hospitals.

Hernandez, Ronald J., 49, former Clifton (Ariz.) Police Department dispatch supervisor, died Tuesday, Nov. 24, 1998. Service 2 p.m. Saturday, Downing & Lahey Mortuary East. 
Survivors: daughter, Felicia Heredia of Wichita; father, Edwardo of Safford, Ariz.; brothers, Manuel of Eagle River, Alaska, Edward Jr. of Everett, Wash.; sister, Virginia Lopez of Kearney, Ark.

Hitchcock, Martha E., 76, retired Wichita State University physics department secretary, died Tuesday, Nov. 24, 1998. Service is pending. 
Survivors: husband, Howard; sons, Daniel, David, both of Wichita; two grandchildren. Memorial has been established with the Kansas Humane Society. DeVorss Flanagan-Hunt Mortuary.

Kelly, Arlene Josephine, 81, homemaker, died Monday, Aug. 17, 1998. Service 1 p.m. Saturday, White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Cochran Mortuary.

Loper, Christian H., 78, retired Wichita State University food service employee, died Tuesday, Nov. 24, 1998. Services 10 a.m. Saturday, Hillside Funeral Home East; 2:30 p.m., Richmond Cemetery. 
Survivors: wife, Rosellen; sister, Mary Polizzi of Buffalo, N.Y.

Potter, Glenn M., 72, retired Mr. T's and ABC Appliance Stores sales manager, died Wednesday, Nov. 25, 1998. Service 2 p.m. Saturday, Broadway Mortuary. 
Survivors: wife, Doris; daughter, Lisa Krumrey-Thomas of Wichita; brothers, Sammie of Las Vegas, Eddie of Bakersfield, Calif.; sister, Ruby Bond of Fruita, Colo.; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild.

Shideler, Charles L., 83, retired U.S. postal clerk, died Tuesday, Nov. 24, 1998. Service 3 p.m. Friday, Cochran Mortuary. 
Survivors: sons, Charles Jr., Dennis, both of Wichita; three grandchildren. Memorial has been established with the Midian Shrine Temple Plane of Mercy Fund.

Arnold, Troy C., 85, retired iron worker and former Cessna Aircraft Co. employee, died Monday, Nov. 23, 1998. Service 10 a.m. Friday, Elmwood Cemetery. 
Survivor: wife, H. Ozelle. Memorials have been established with the Alzheimer's Association and American Legion. Hillside Funeral Home, Augusta.

Campbell, Ivan Leslie, 69, retired teacher, died Tuesday, Nov. 24, 1998. Service 10 a.m. Saturday, Sedan Assembly of God, Sedan. 
Survivors: wife, Frances; son, Daniel of Midland, Texas; daughters, Yvonna Graham of Durango, Colo., Londa Furman of Witter, Ark., Alene Campbell of Chautauqua; brothers, Donald of Citrus Heights, Calif., Ralph of Concordia; sister, Alice Schremmer of Roseville, Calif.; 11 grandchildren. Graves-Baird Funeral Home, Sedan.

Brinker, Billy Lee, 64, of Wann, Okla., formerly of Coffeyville, Church of the Firstborn minister, former Nowata County heavy equipment operator, died Tuesday, Nov. 24, 1998. Service 2 p.m. Saturday, First Assembly of God, Coffyeville. 
Survivors: wife, Colleen; sons, Randy, Taylor, both of Wann; daughters, Pam Case of Cushing, Okla., Glenda Johnson of Wann; brothers, Wayne of Wann, Joe of Claremore, Okla.; sisters, Janey Powell of Cherryvale, Dorothy Ward of Wann; six grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Church of the Firstborn and Oklahoma Union Scholarship Fund.

Tate, Lucile, 86, retired J.C. Penney employee, died Monday, Nov. 23, 1998. Service 11 a.m. Saturday, Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Coffeyville. 
Survivors: sons, David of Coffeyville, Steve of Independence, Philip of Trinidad, Colo.; daughter, Lou Ann Granning of Enid, Okla.; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with the American Cancer Society.

Millhauser, Walter A., 73, retired boiler operator at Beech Aircraft Corp., died Tuesday, Nov. 24, 1998. Service 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dunsford Funeral Home, Augusta. 
Survivors: wife, Shirley; sons, Mark Millhauser, Chris Millhauser, Daniel Tice; daughter, Susan Burns, all of Wichita; six grandchildren.

Higgins, Twila Mae (James), 67, Bijoles Beauty Shop owner and operator, died Tuesday, Nov. 24, 1998. Service 2 p.m. Saturday, United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: husband, William; son, Billy of Beaver, Okla.; daughters, Leslie Parkhurst of Guymon, Okla., Joni Pierce of El Dorado; brothers, Fred McMinn of Tulsa, Charles James of Joplin, Mo.; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Memorials have been established with Duster Baseball Organization and Whistle Stop Park. Harrell Funeral Home.

Turvey, Forrest Edward, 87, former Columbia Savings & Loan secretary-treasurer, died Wednesday, Nov. 25, 1998. Service 10:30 a.m. Monday, First United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: wife, Louise; sons, Jon of Wichita, Michael of Shawnee; sister, Madeline Baumgardner of Waverly; four grandchildren. Memorial has been established with the American Heart Association. Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home.

Conway, Judith Kaye "Judy," 49, retired secretary, died Tuesday, Nov. 24, 1998. Service 2 p.m. Friday, Plains Cemetery. 
Survivors: sons, Cody of Fowler, Phillip of Manhattan; mother, Ruth Ramsey of Plains; brother, Craig Ramsey of Overland Park; sister, Betty Richie of Lawrence. Memorial has been established with Southwest Medical Center, Liberal. Fidler-Orme Mortuary, Meade.

Metzen, Agnes, 93, homemaker, died Tuesday, Nov. 24, 1998. Rosary 7:30 p.m. today, service 10:30 a.m. Friday, both at St. Anthony Catholic Church. 
Survivors: sons, Leroy of Garden Plain, Jerome, Billy, Donald, all of Viola; daughters, Rita Scheer, Dorothy Albers, both of Cheney, Sister Ann of Great Bend; sister, Frances McCoy of Albuquerque; 17 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Cheney Golden Age Home and Dominican Sisters Mission and Ministry Fund. Wulf-Ast Mortuary.

Hubbard, Elnora O., 82, homemaker, died Tuesday, Nov. 24, 1998. Graveside service 1 p.m., Saturday, St. Paul's Lutheran Church Cemetery; memorial service 1:30 p.m. Saturday, St. Paul's Lutheran Church. 
Survivor: brother, Arnold Hirsch of Sun City, Ariz. Van Campen Funeral Home.

Pfannenstiel, Edwin J., 74, retired nurse's aide and senior companion, died Wednesday, Nov. 25, 1998. Vigil 7 p.m. Friday, Hays Memorial Chapel; service 10 a.m. Saturday, Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. 
Survivors: sons, Kenny of Broomfield, Colo., Robert of Hays, Fred of Denver; daughters, Rosie Beltch, Judy Schomer, both of Lawrence, Diane Pfannenstiel of Dallas, Anita Fowler of Sedan, Sheila Powell of Colorado Springs, Brenda Fisher of Hominy, Okla.; brothers, Edward of Arvada, Colo., Art of Munjor, Vernon of Alliance, Neb., Marvin of Sequim, Wash.; sisters, Virginia Pfannenstiel of Hays, Irene Rome of Arvada; 20 grandchildren. Memorial has been established with St. Francis Cemetery Fund, Munjor.

Farris, Claude, 81, retired sheet metal worker for Boeing Wichita, died Tuesday, Nov. 24, 1998. Service 10 a.m. Saturday, Resthaven Mortuary. 
Survivors: wife, Aletha; daughters, Wanda Simpson-Clark of Wichita, Janie Sowell of Haysville; brothers, Bob, Floyd, both of Batesville, Ark., Teddy of Sidney, Ark., Eddie, Coy, both of Evening Shade, Ark.; sisters, Mamie Couch of Evening Shade, Amie Grimes of Ash Flat, Ark.; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren.

Kendle, Richard L., 54, self employed, died Monday, Nov. 23, 1998. No service will be held. 
Survivors: daughter, Victoria Tarrant of Arlington; one grandchild. Memorial has been established with the American Heart Association. Elliott Mortuary.

Middleton, Mart M., 87, retired Krause Plow employee, former truck driver, died Wednesday, Nov. 25, 1998. Services 4 p.m. Friday, Buhler Mortuary; 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Little (Okla.) Cemetery. 
Survivors: sons, James of Wichita, Robert of Hutchinson; daughter, Evelyn Metzler of Hutchinson; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Memorial has been established with Reno County Hospice.

True, Eva Mae, 82, formerly of Winfield, former Prairie View Mental Health Center employee, died Wednesday, Nov. 25, 1998. Service 1 p.m. Friday, Whitewater Cemetery. 
Survivors: sons, Jack of Troy, Mo., Jim, Tom, both of Independence, John of Council Grove; sisters, Lucille Schyler, Maxine Dimaree, both of Winfield; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Potts Chapel.

Davenport, Evelyn Juanita, 88, retired Snack Shop owner and McPherson Drive In Market owner, died Tuesday, Nov. 24, 1998. Services 10 a.m. Saturday, North Inman Cemetery, 11 a.m. St. Peter's United Church of Christ. 
Survivors: son, Bud of Inman; daughter, Donna Netters of Sulphur, Okla.; sisters, Madge LacKamp, Verna Sperling, Dorothy Clark, all of Hutchinson, Cleta Friesen of Inman; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with St. Peter's United Church of Christ. Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson.

Linnebur, Charles F., 70, of Hot Springs, Ark., formerly of Maize, retired manufacturing maintenance mechanic, died Sunday, Nov. 8, 1998. Service has been held. 
Survivors: wife, Martha; sons, Rick of St. George, S.C., Randall of Shreveport, La., Kent of Centreville, Va., Bradley of Temperance, Mich.; daughter, Kathryn Morris of Novi, Mich.; mother, Bertha Linnebur of Hot Springs; brothers, Glenn of San Antonio, Texas, Harold of Austin, Texas, Alan of Phoenix, Clem of Norwalk, Calif.; sisters, Carol Linnebur of Omaha, Judy Grow of Gilrow, Calif., Vickey Wilson of Anchorage, Alaska; seven grandchildren. Gross Funeral Home, Hot Springs.

Hawks, George E., 87, formerly of Abilene, retired Hawks Sleep Center, Book Rack, and Curiosity Shop owner and operator, died Tuesday, Nov. 24, 1998. Service 10 a.m. Saturday, Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, Abilene. 
Survivors: sons, Jerry of Wellington, Ed of Bartlett, Ill.; daughter, Carol Lady of Shawnee; brother, Pete of Tucson; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Frontier Estates, Abilene and Trinity Lutheran Manor Nursing Home, Merriam.

Sele, Alma McDonald, 63, retired Sand's Level and Tool Division employee, died Tuesday, Nov. 24, 1998. Service 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Neodesha Cemetery. 
Survivors: brothers, Alfred McDonald, John McDonald, Frank McDonald, Orville McDonald, all of Neodesha, Cecil McDonald, Louis McDonald, both of Larned; sisters, Louise Boman of Clay Center, Mildred Bohannon of Neodesha. Loran Fawcett Funeral Home.

Brown, Craig Daniel, 27, Parsons Fire Department firefighter/EMT, died Tuesday, Nov. 24, 1998. Service 10 a.m. Saturday, Parsons Municipal Auditorium. 
Survivors: wife, Kristi; daughter, Kalee of the home; parents, Danny and Carla Brown of Parsons, Jane Warren of Tulsa; brother, Scott; sister, Cathy Martinez, grandmother, Catherine Brown, all of Parsons. Carson-Wall Funeral Home.

Allen, Cora L., 82, homemaker, died Monday, Nov. 23, 1998. Service 11 a.m. Friday, First Baptist Church. 
Survivors: son, Carder of La Habra, Calif.; brothers, Ernest Atchison, Elvin Atchison, both of Pratt; sisters, Bertha Moore of Mulvane, Florence Brown of Eureka; two grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Greenlawn Cemetery Endowment Fund. Ayres-Calbeck Mortuary.

Green, William E. "Bill," 86, farmer and rancher, died Monday, Nov. 23, 1998. Service 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Ayres-Calbeck Mortuary. 
Survivors: wife, Gwennola; sons, Richard of Wichita, John of Pratt; daughter, Gail Ford of Topeka; brothers, Ralph of Pratt, Robert of Wichita; four grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Pratt Public Library.

Jones, Charley H., 55, Raytheon Aircraft Co. electrical technician, died Tuesday, Nov. 24, 1998. Service 1 p.m. Saturday, Resthaven Mortuary. 
Survivors: wife, Judith; sons, Charley II of Bentonville, Ark., Michael of Wichita; daughters, Rhonda Elpers of Atlanta, Ga., Trudy Hoffine of Wichita; sisters, Linda Montiel, Lillie Cook, Karla Reyes, all of Wichita; four grandchildren.

Edwards, Martin E. "Gene," 68, air-conditioning engineer, died Monday, Nov. 23, 1998. Service 2 p.m. Saturday, Epiphany Episcopal Church. 
Survivors: wife, Gillian; sons, Martin of Texas, Christian of Dallas; daughters, Paige Edwards of California, Holly Edwards-Moore of Highland Village, Texas; stepson, Timothy Worters of Birmingham, England, stepdaughter, Alexandra Worters of London, England. Memorial has been established with Angel Flight Inc., 6202 S. Lewis, Suite F2, Tulsa, Okla. 74136. Graves Funeral Home of Caney.

Taylor, Mary L., 81, retired restaurant owner and operator, died Wednesday, Nov. 25, 1998. Service 10 a.m. Saturday, Chautauqua Baptist Church. 
Survivors: son, Jack of Wichita; daughter, Linda McCoy; brother, Bert Darnall, both of Peru; sisters, Carrie Potter of Sedan, Minnie Harp of Ponca City, Okla.; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with the American Cancer Society. Graves Funeral Home, Caney.

Scheck, Seraphine, 78, farmer and former St. Fidelis Friary groundskeeper, died Wednesday, Nov. 25, 1998. Rosary 7 p.m. Friday, vigil 7:30 p.m., both at Cline's Mortuary; service noon Saturday, St. Fidelis Catholic Church. 
Survivors: wife, Arnita; sons, Joe of Jacksonville, Fla., Dennis of Dodge City, Jim, Norman, both of Victoria, Daniel of Bellingham, Wash., Tim of Carrollton, Texas; daughters, Marjorie Dinkel of Plainville, Judy Brooks of Fairfield, Calif., Jeanie Goetz of Jacksonville; brothers, Pete of Great Bend, Ed, Melvin, both of Russell, Vic of Victoria, Linus of Macksville, Gilbert of Hays; sisters, Bertha Denning of Lawrence, Mary Weigel, Katie Scheck, Lena Meder, all of Victoria, Rubina Dinkel of Oakley; 32 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with St. Fidelis Catholic Church and Hospice of Hays Medical Center.

Brown, LeRoy E., 81, retired Pittsburg State University labor supervisor, former Spencer Chemical Co. truck driver, died Monday, Nov. 23, 1998. Service 1:30 p.m. Saturday, South Broadway Baptist Church, Pittsburg. 
Survivors: son, Jimmy of Wichita; daughter, Linda Gruber of Baxter Springs; five grandchildren. Memorial has been established with South Broadway Baptist Church. Bath-Naylor Funeral Home, Pittsburg.

Allan, Frances G., 95, homemaker, died Thursday, Nov. 26, 1998. Visitation 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Downing & Lahey Mortuary East Chapel; service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Craig Church of the Nazarene, Craig, Mo. 
Survivors: sons, Dale of Wichita, Kenneth of Eagan, Minn., James of Shelbina, Mo.; brother, Johnny Gallop of Billings, Mont.; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Craig Church of the Nazarene.

Babb, Kenneth, 80, former L.R. Parsons Co. owner, commercial roofer and sheet metal worker, died Thursday, Nov. 26, 1998. Service 10 a.m. Monday, White Chapel Memorial Gardens. 
Survivors: wife, Mildred of Great Bend; daughters, Peggy Jensen of Valley Center, Patricia Stoffel of Topeka; sister, Joan Dean of Shell Knob, Mo. Memorial has been established with the American Heart Association. Hillside Funeral Home East.

Bachman, Dorothy Amber, 87, retired school psychologist, died Thursday, Nov. 26, 1998. Service 1:30 p.m. today, Sunnyside Cemetery, Vici, Okla. 
Survivors: sisters, Ila Gregory of Vici, Elaine Westenhaver of Comfort, Texas. Culbertson-Smith Mortuary.

Bartlett, Mary E., 66, Kansas Counselors, Inc. co-owner, died Thursday, Nov. 26, 1998. Service 1 p.m. Monday, Aldersgate United Methodist Church. Downing & Lahey Mortuary East Chapel.

Fitzwater, Esther E., 95, homemaker, died Thursday, Nov. 26, 1998. Service 10 a.m. Wednesday, Broadway Mortuary. 
Survivors: sons, Forest Fitzwater of Drexel Hill, Pa., Ray Spencer of Topeka; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Mennonite Housing.

Franks, Peggy C., 54, Sharpline Converting, Inc. plant worker, died Wednesday, Nov. 25, 1998. Service 1 p.m. Tuesday, Resthaven Mortuary. 
Survivors: husband, Dannie; son, Mark of Haysville; daughter, Rhonda, mother, W. Corinne Haskins, both of Wichita; sisters, Janie Richardson of Mount Hope, Betsy Henning of Hutchinson; one grandchild. In lieu of flowers, memorial has been established with Hospice Inc.

Hyde, W.O. "Woody" Sr., 82, retired Western Auto and Wal-Mart employee, died Thursday, Nov. 26, 1998. Service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Greenwood Cemetery. 
Survivors: wife, Ruth; son, Michael of Wichita; daughters, Barbara Elliott of Moore, Okla., Suzan Franks of Amarillo, Texas, Ruthie Lynch of Albuquerque; brothers, Morris of Oklahoma City, Jack of Billings, Mont.; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren. Memorials have been established with the American Heart Association and the American Lung Association Broadway Mortuary.

Kidd, Guy Sterling, 76, retired Shelly Electric estimator and electrician, died Friday, Nov. 27, 1998. Service 10 a.m. Tuesday, Hillside Funeral Home West. 
Survivors: wife, Charlene; sons, Brent of Wichita, Mark of Topeka; daughter, Belinda Gates of Wichita; one grandchild. In lieu of flowers, memorial has been established with Hospice Inc.

Millikan, Jean, 72, retired D&O Engineering office manager, died Wednesday, Nov. 25, 1998. Service 10 a.m. Monday, First Christian Church. 
Survivors: husband, Sidney; daughter, Cheryl Wells of Wichita; stepsons, James Millikan of Evanston, Ill., Joe Millikan of Wichita; sister, Frances Coburn of Camdenton, Mo.; five grandchildren. Memorials have been established with the American Heart Association and First Christian Church. Resthaven Mortuary.

Norris, Sylvia G., 43, private caregiver, died Wednesday, Nov. 25, 1998. Memorial service 3 p.m. Sunday, Broadway Mortuary.

Robinson, Gladys P., 94, homemaker, died Wednesday, Nov. 25, 1998. Service 2 p.m. Monday, Nazarene Church, Buffalo. 
Survivors: daughter, Phyllis Frink of Suisun City, Calif.; sister, Lola Saubers of Yates Center; four grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Nazarene Church. Hillside Funeral Home East.

Rollen, Willie L., 75, retired housekeeper, died Wednesday, Nov. 25, 1998. Service 2 p.m. Monday, Hillside Funeral Home East. 
Survivors: sisters, Mary Hanks of Wichita, Shirley Finley of Tucson.

Boone, Glen William, 79, farmer and retired Boeing Wichita toolist, died Thursday, Nov. 26, 1998. Service 10:30 a.m. Monday, Cherry Grove Baptist Church, Fort Scott. 
Survivors: wife, Elsa; sons, David of Mulvane, Richard of Bronson; brother, Clifford of Fort Scott; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Cherry Grove Baptist Church. Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, Fort Scott.

Farrar, James Edward, 51, Robb Carroll Painting and Sandblasting employee, died Thursday, Nov. 26, 1998. Service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Memorial Lawn Cemetery. 
Survivors: sisters, Mary Waterman, Jackie Lewis, Helen Beard, all of Arkansas City. Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home.

Mayfield, Fern Violet, 91, former beautician and beauty shop owner and operator, died Wednesday, Nov. 25, 1998. Service 2 p.m. Monday, Swaim Funeral Home. 
Survivors: sister, Elizabeth Slease of Lynwood, Calif.; three nephews; four nieces. Memorial has been established with Manor of the Plains.

Boschowitzki, Roma I., 72, farmer and stockwoman, former Boschowitzki Insurance Agency co-owner, died Thursday, Nov. 26, 1998. Service 10 a.m. Monday, St. John's Lutheran Church. 
Survivors: daughter, Marilyn Johnston of Pueblo, Colo.; brothers, Tausher Bretz, Lindy Bretz, both of Wallace; sisters, Mary Glad of Weskan, Lois Siemans of Wichita, Shirley McKinney of Arcadia, Neb.; four grandchildren. Memorial has been established with St. John's Lutheran Church. Wasinger Funeral Chapel.

Richard, Helen E., 89, retired elementary school teacher, died Wednesday, Nov. 25, 1998. Service 10 a.m. Tuesday, Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home. 
Survivors: sons, Howard of Olpe, Donald of Birmingham, Ala., William of Houston; brother, Howard Thomas; sisters, Esther Richards, Marjoria Heffron, all of Emporia; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; four stepgreat-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with National Teachers Hall of Fame and Emporia Friends of the Zoo.

Monfort, Morris E. "Slim," 87, retired Christopher Steel welder, formerly of Wichita, died Tuesday, Nov. 24, 1998. Service 2 p.m. Monday, Campbell-Kelley Funeral Home. 
Survivors: wife, Glenna; son, Richard of Afton, Okla.; daughters, Frances Dalton of Sidney, Neb., Patricia Bell of Denver; stepsons, Charles Rodman of Delavan, Lynn Rodman of Wichita; stepdaughter, Ronda Limon-Lowderman of Wichita; brother, Paul of Grand Rapids, Mich.; sisters, Ella Mae Myers of Andover, Katherine Gertejejansen of Phoenix, Martha Watson of Kaneohe, Hawaii; 13 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; eight stepgrandchildren; eight stepgreat-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Greenwood County Hospital Auxilary.

Kerbaugh, Lena A., 98, homemaker, died Thursday, Nov. 26, 1998. Service 2 p.m. Monday, Spencer Chapel. 
Survivors: son, Rex of Hill City; daughters, Berneta Bell of Hill City, Leona Bell of Morland, Jean Nickelson of Penokee; 21 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Graham County Home Health Department and Dawson Place.

Ardolino, Patricia "Patty," 43, former Hutchinson Hospital surgical supply employee, died Friday, Nov. 27, 1998. Service 2:30 p.m. Monday, Johnson & Sons Funeral Home. 
Survivors: husband, Rickie; daughters, Daphne Ardolino, Amy Carey, Kristin Ardolino, all of Hutchinson; parents, Ernest Jones of Panama City, Panama, Helen Kane of Murrells Inlet, S.C.; brother, Ernie Jones of Danville, Ill.; sisters, Pam and Tracy Jones, both Conway, S.C.; two grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Hospice of Reno County.

Rostine, Mae, 82, retired retail sales clerk, died Friday, Nov. 27, 1998. Service 2 p.m. Saturday, Memorial Park Cemetery. 
Survivors: husband, Raymond; brother, Earl Ricksecker; sister, Grace Renner; stepbrother, Jack Eisiminger, all of Hutchinson; stepsisters, Virginia Perkins of Topeka, Chlo Ann Stiggins of Partridge, Ruth Griffin of Hutchinson; one grandchild; one great-grandchild. Memorial has been established with the Cancer Council of Reno County. Elliott Mortuary.

Upton, Fern (Evans), 76, retired secretary and bookkeeper, died Wednesday, Nov. 25, 1998. Service 10:30 a.m. today, Webb & Rodrick Funeral Home. 
Survivors: husband, Edwin; stepdaughters, Christina Unruh of Auburn, Neb., Nancy Mitchell of Neosho, Mo.; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; eight stepgrandchildren; four stepgreat-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with the American Heart Association and First Christian Church.

Weaver, Clyde E., 88, retired custodian, died Thursday, Nov. 26, 1998. Service 10 a.m. today, Webb & Rodrick Funeral Home. 
Survivors: several nephews and nieces.

Greenwood, Mona L., 83, homemaker, died Thursday, Nov. 26, 1998. Service 1:30 p.m. Monday, United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: husband, Morris; daughter, Jean Edwards of Hamilton; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Memorial has been established with United Methodist Church. Wilson Funeral Home.

Hays, Clyde L. Sr., 91, retired oil field driller and pumper, died Wednesday, Nov. 25, 1998. Services 10 a.m. Tuesday, Wilson Funeral Home, Madison; 2 p.m., Virgil Cemetery. 
Survivors: wife, Ida; sons, Robert of Eureka, Larry of Courtland, Va., David of Salina, Lonnie of Wellington; daughters, Betty Blair of Stratford, Texas, Elvira Aikens of Wilsey; 15 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; three stepgreat-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Hospice of the Flint Hills.

Morris, Frank A., 87, founder and former owner of Morris & Son Clothiers, died Friday, Nov. 27, 1998. Service 11 a.m. Tuesday, First United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: wife, Rosalind; son, Rex of McPherson; daughter, Nancy Esau of Concordia; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with First United Methodist Church and The Cedars Health Care Center. Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home.

Braden, Iona May, 77, died Monday, Nov. 23, 1998. No services will be held. 
Survivors: son, Donald of Fredonia; daughters, Shirley Bromlow of Fairview, Okla., Lois Braden of Medicine Lodge; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Elliott Mortuary, Anthony.

Plummer, Maybelle K., 99, former hat shop owner, died Thursday, Nov. 26, 1998. Service 10:30 a.m. today, Greenwood Cemetery. 
Survivors: several nephews and nieces. Broadway Colonial Funeral Home.

Almond, Norman N., 46, Parsons Fire Department captain, died Tuesday, Nov. 24, 1998. Service 1:30 p.m. today, Parsons Municipal Building. 
Survivors: brothers, Frank of Elizabeth, Colo., Arthur of Boerne, Texas. Memorial has been established with the American Heart Association. Carson-Wall Funeral Home.

Patton, Marie, 89, retired motel owner and operator, died Thursday, Nov. 26, 1998. Service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Protection Christian Church. 
Survivors: niece, Kolene Alexander of Satanta; several great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews. Memorials have been established with Southwind Hospice and Protection Valley Manor Nursing Home. Hatfield-Prusa Funeral Home.

Jones, Charley H., 55, Raytheon Aircraft Co. electrical technician, died Monday, Nov. 23, 1998. Service 1 p.m. today, Resthaven Mortuary. 
Survivors: wife, Judith; sons, Charley II of Bentonville, Ark., Michael of Wichita; daughters, Rhonda Elpers of Atlanta, Ga., Trudy Hoffine of Wichita; sisters, Linda Montiel, Lillie Cook, Karla Reyes, all of Wichita; four grandchildren.

Farha, Janet L., 62, Piccadilly Market, Grill & Bakery administrative assistant, died Monday, May 8, 2000. Service 10 a.m. Thursday, St. George Orthodox Christian Cathedral. 
Survivors: son, Eric of Newnan, Ga.; daughter, Erin Kimmett of Norwood, Mass.; sister, Marcia Stites of Denver; two grandchildren. Memorial has been established with St. George Orthodox Christian Cathedral. Hillside Funeral Home East.

Faulkner, Steven Dale, 48, formerly of Arkansas City, Haysville school district employee, died Saturday, May 6, 2000. Service 2:30 p.m. Friday, Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home, Arkansas City. 
Survivors: daughter, Michele of Wichita; father, Gale Faulkner, mother, Marilea Farris, brother, David Faulkner, sister, Cheryl Blenz, all of Arkansas City. Memorial has been established with Arkansas City Christian Academy.

Feyerabend, Ernest J., 82, of Ponca City, Okla., formerly of Wichita and Anacortes, Wash., retired Boeing Wichita supervisor, died Monday, May 8, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Thursday, Mount Vernon United Methodist Church, Wichita.

Mr. Feyerabend was born Nov. 30, 1917, to Fred Edward and Bertha Nellie (Davis) Feyerabend, at Greenleaf, Kan. In 1938, he married Melba Vernon at Greenleaf. She preceded him in death in 1967.

Preceded in death: his parents, Melba, Tillie, and grandchildren, Deborah Schreffler and Kevin Nation. 
Survivors: son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Elizabeth Feryerabend of Basehor; daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra and Arthur VanArsdale of Ponca City, Okla., Patricia and Robert Nation of Plato, Mo., Delores and Terry Sentinella of Anacortes, Wash., Doris and Robert Berry of Euphrata, Wash.; grandchildren, Mickey, Glenn, and Dan VanArsdale, Traci Scott, Tamara Barrett, Lucinda Echardt, Chree Schunn, Jeff, Greg, Matt, Anne and Pete Feyerabend, Jame, Katie and Richard Sentinella, Kristin, Kyle and Kelsey Berry; 20 grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Memorials have been established with American Cancer Society, Ponca City Hospice and Mount Vernon United Methodist Church. Hillside Funeral Home East.

Hunter, the Rev. Alice Lenora (Blevens), Grant Chapel A.M.E. associate minister, died Friday, May 5, 2000. Service 1 p.m. Thursday, St. Mark United Methodist Church. Jackson Mortuary.

Johnson, Marvin Louis Sr., 44, Jabara Brothers Grocery Store assistant manager, died Sunday, May 7, 2000. Service pending. 
Survivors: wife, Carol; sons, John Sankey, Marvin Jr., Marice, Markail, Marliek, daughters, Caroletha, Carletha, stepfather, Elder Grover Shelby, mother, Zeffie Mae Shelby, all of Wichita; brothers, Otis, Melvyn, Floyd, all of Wichita, Kenneth Normore of Lakeridge, Va.; sisters, Zenobia Johnson of Tulsa, Helen Dean, Lillie Lee-Williams, Mary Johnson, Brenda Sanders, Lachelle Normore, all of Wichita. Vann-Gettis Funeral Services.

McDonald, Ricky Lynn, 41, Boeing Wichita CNC machinist, died Tuesday, May 9, 2000. Service 2:30 p.m. Friday, Resthaven Mortuary. 
Survivors: wife, Teresa; son, Derrick, daughter, Jennifer, both of the home; father and stepmother, Tom and Otemah McDonald of Oklahoma City; mother and stepfather, Geraldine and Leroy Lancaster of Seminole, Okla.; brother, Terry of Evans, Colo.; grandmother, Charlene Vaughan of Seminole.

Norton, Joe K., 58, former owner of Tiger Travel Trailers, Town & Country Mobile Homes and Norton Homes and former Boeing Wichita employee, died Monday, May 8, 2000. Service 11 a.m. Friday, Miles Funeral Service, Winfield.

Preceded in death: his father and sister, Joyce Hite. 
Survivors: life partner, Maggie Clark of Wichita; daughter, Nicole McKinley of Derby; son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Pam Norton of Wichita; mother, Wilma Norton of Arkansas City; brothers and sisters-in-law, Gene and Sue Norton of Arkansas City, Jerry and Debbie Norton of Winfield; grandchildren, Bailey and Easton McKinley, of Wichita. Memorial has been established with Hospice Inc.

Peck, Harlan F., 74, retired City of Wichita heavy equipment operator, died Monday, May 8, 2000. Service 10 a.m. Friday, Resthaven Gardens of Memory. 
Survivors: son, Gregory of Efland, N.C.; brother, Harvey of Chillicothe, Mo.; sisters, Delores Krone of Humbolt, Mildred Richwine of Burlington; two grandchildren. Resthaven Mortuary.

Ross, Russell "Russ," 68, retired Donrey Outdoor Advertising general manager and Air Force major, died Monday, May 8, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Friday, Downing & Lahey Mortuary East. 
Survivors: wife, Pamela; daughter and son-in-law, Kelli and Cy Omo of Wichita; sister, Nita Vae Hilton of Hutchinson; three grandchildren. Memorial has been established with American Heart Association.

Sanchez, Payton Louise, 5, White Elementary kindergarten student, daughter of Tom Sanchez and Denice Sanchez, died Monday, May 8, 2000. Rosary 7 p.m. Thursday, service 10:30 a.m. Friday, both at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. 
Survivors: brothers, Frank, Aaron, Tommy Lee, all of Wichita; grandparents, Art and Pat Ramos of Pueblo, Colo., Alfred and Lillian Sanchez of Avondale, Colo. Downing & Lahey Mortuary East.

Stull, Russell E., 81, retired Boeing commercial division manager, died Monday, May 8, 2000. Rosary 7 p.m. Thursday, service 10 a.m. Friday, both at St. Francis of Assisi Church. 
Survivors: sons, Thomas of Wichita, Timothy of Seattle; daughters, Kathleen Rogers, Erin Breth, both of Wichita; brother, James of Lubbock, Texas; 16 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with American Heart Association. DeVorss Flanagan-Hunt Mortuary.

Waller, Clara B., 88, homemaker and former TG&Y sales clerk, died Monday, May 8, 2000. Services today: 9:30 a.m. Cochran Mortuary, Wichita; 3 p.m., Muldrow (Okla.) Memory Gardens. 
Survivors: son, Robert of Wichita; two grandchildren. Condolences may be sent to the family via www.cochranmortuary.com.

Weihe, Tyson E., 56, retired Air Force lieutenant colonel and Sherwin-Williams Corp. accountant, died Tuesday, May 9, 2000. Service 10 a.m. Friday, Downing & Lahey Mortuary East. 
Survivors: wife, Bonnie Lee; son, Joel of Wichita; daughters, Wendy Phillips of Lenexa, Krista Weihe of Palatine, Ill.; mother, Opal Weihe of Bella Vista, Ark.; grandmother, Edna Schroeder of Wichita; brother, Terry Weihe of Shawnee; sister, Sheri McAdams of Greensboro, N.C.; grandchildren, Joshua, AnaBelle, Peyton, Jackson and Raef, all of Lenexa. Memorial has been established with Hospice Inc.
 
 

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Kitch, Carroll Eugene "Gene," 50, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway employee, died Monday, May 8, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Thursday, Hillside Funeral Home "Augusta." 
Survivors: wife, Linda; sons, Paul of Port Huron, Mich., Robert of Augusta; daughter, Tammy Reynolds of Independence; brothers, Charles, Ernest, both of Columbus; nine grandchildren.
 
 

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Willinger, Clara O., 86, homemaker and former Boeing Aircraft employee, died Tuesday, May 9, 2000. Rosary 7 p.m. Thursday, Livingston Funeral Home, Kingman; service 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cunningham. 
Survivors: daughter, Donna Glenn of Augusta; brother, Lloyd Hoover of Toronto; sister, Bonnie Misegades of Suisun City, Calif.; four grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; two stepgreat-great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Cunningham Hilltop Manor and Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
 
 

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Champlin, Vernon W., 80, died Monday, May 8, 2000. Service 2 p.m. today, First Christian Church.

Mr. Champlin was born May 5, 1920, in Randolph, Neb., the sixth of seven children born to Charles Orta and Etoily (Totten) Champlin. He was raised in Beaver City, Neb. In 1938, he married Effie Charoline Christensen.

During WW II, he served in the Army First Infantry Division. He retired from the Army Reserves 89th Division as chief warrant officer in 1980. Mr. Champlin was employed as an automotive body technician at Yingling and then Quality Chevrolet from 1952 to 1983. He then moved back to his home state of Nebraska and worked for Speedway Transportation in Holdredge for 10 years. He retired to Derby in 1993. 
Survivors: wife, Effie; son and daughter-in-law, Charles Norman and Pam Champlin of Derby; daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Larry Pittman of Olathe; sister, Vera Lambert of Beaver City, Neb.; grandsons and wife, Vincent and Michelle Champlin of Derby, Trenton Pittman of Olathe; great-grandchildren, Melissa, Michael and Melody Champlin of Derby; stepgrandchildren, Angela Hawkins of Derby, Chris Turner of Wichita; stepgreat-grandchild, Amanda Hawkins of Derby. Memorials have been established with First Christian Church of Derby and Hospice Care of Kansas. Smith Mortuary.

Edwards, Jack D., 71, retired Air Force senior master sergeant and Holiday Inn Airport Hotel manager, died Tuesday, May 9, 2000. Service 10 a.m. Saturday, Smith Mortuary. 
Survivors: wife, Phyllis; sons, Robert of Wichita, Kevin of Newton; daughters, Jacqueline of Atlanta, Ga., Eunice Young of Albuquerque, Madeline Alexander of Seattle; stepsons, Michael Phillips of Thailand, Mark Phillips of Carrolton, Texas; stepdaughters, Michele Austin of Lakeland, Fla.; mother, Eunice Edwards, brother, William, both of Cincinnati; 16 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with SCCS Home Health & Hospice, Derby.

Gerdes, Kathleen, 49, homemaker, died Tuesday, May 9, 2000. No local service. 
Survivors: husband, Ralph; sons, Christopher of Omaha, Jeffrey of Beaumont, Texas; daughter, Jennette of Derby; father, Keith Uehling of Washington state; mother, Colleen Uehling of Omaha; one grandchild. Memorial has been established with Hospice Inc. Smith Mortuary.

Isaac, Thelma D., 86, homemaker, died Monday, May 8, 2000. Memorial service 11 a.m. Friday, Westminster United Presbyterian Church. 
Survivors: son, David of Denton, Texas; daughter, Megan Evans of Halstead; brother, Stanley Ditmer of Clearwater, Fla.; sisters, Eileen Fox, Edith Frey, both of Wooster, Ohio, Jean Strain of Clearwater, Fla.; four grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Westminster United Presbyterian Church, Salvation Army and Habitat for Humanity. Kaufman Funeral Home, Halstead.

Mitchell, Martha N., 78, homemaker, died Sunday, May 7, 2000. Service 1:30 p.m. today, Gibson-Koch-Friskel Chapel, Chanute. 
Survivors: sons, Gary, Jim, Steve, all of Erie, Bob of Jane, Mo., Rick of Girard; daughters, Myrna Birner of Neosho, Mo., Marlene Rettmann of Chanute; sister, Eileen Cox of Lakin; 24 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with American Cancer Society.

Simon, Josephine M., 93, homemaker, died Monday, May 8, 2000. Vigil 7:30 p.m. today, St. Mary Catholic Church, Garden City; service 1 p.m. Thursday, St. Rose Catholic Church, Mount Vernon. 
Survivors: sons, Marvin of Lawrence, Thomas, Clyde, both of Garden City, Gerald of Las Vegas, Harlan of Los Angeles; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Memorials have been established with St. Mary Catholic Church and St. Rose Catholic Church. Garnand Funeral Home.

Graham, Spencer W., 91, retired farmer, died Sunday, May 7, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Friday, United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: daughter-in-law, Erma Graham Sander of Oakley; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, Oakley.

Cummins, Elsie M., 95, retired Holyrood Telephone Co. operator, former St. Peter Lutheran Parochial School cook, died Tuesday, May 9, 2000. Service 11 a.m. Friday, St. Peter Lutheran Church. 
Survivors: daughters, Bertha Dresden of Athens, Ga., Vida Stanton of Milwaukee, LaDene Terry of Fresno, Calif.; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with St. Peter Lutheran Church and Ellsworth Good Samaritan Center. Hays Funeral Home, Lindsborg.

Dillon, John S. Jr. "Johnie," 89, retired Dillons store supervisor and board of directors member, died Monday, May 8, 2000. Service 10 a.m. Friday, First Presbyterian Church. 
Survivors: wife, Jeanne; son, Robert of Tucson; daughter, Caryl Sills of Greeley, Colo.; stepson, Steve Boresen of Platteville, Colo.; stepdaughter, Lynn Rasmussen of Hillsboro, Ore.; brothers, Charles of Hutchinson, Walter of Ennis, Texas; two grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Dillon Nature Center and Estes Park Medical Center. Elliott Mortuary.

Piken, Bernice, 74, homemaker, died Monday, May 8, 2000. Service 11 a.m. Sunday, Elliott Mortuary. 
Survivors: son, Brad of Hutchinson; daughter, Lori Greenberg of East Patchogue, N.Y.; brother, Howard Rosenberg of Los Angeles; four grandchildren. Memorials have been established with American Cancer Society and National Kidney Foundation.

Augustine, Glen R., 87, retired city of Independence Water Department employee, died Monday, May 8, 2000. Visitation with family 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Webb & Rodrick Funeral Home; service 2 p.m. Friday, Harrisonville Cemetery, rural Independence. 
Survivors: sons, Stanley, Larry, both of Independence; daughter, Lillian Stiles of Cherryvale; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; two great-great-granddaughters. Memorial has been established with Cherryvale Care Center Memorial Fund.

Ramage, Doris Lorene, 87, homemaker, died Monday, May 8, 2000. Service 2:30 p.m. today, Sillin Funeral Home, Lyons.
Survived by sister, Margaret Bohannon, Pittsburg, Calif. Memorial has been established with American Heart Association.

Cook, Darwin D., 78, retired maintenance supervisor, died Tuesday, May 9, 2000. Service 11 a.m. Thursday, First Christian Church. 
Survivors: daughter, Connie Bogner of Medicine Lodge; sister, Thelma Oller of Kingman. Memorials have been established with First Christian Church and Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital. Larrison-Forsyth Funeral Home.

Overholt, Hazel L., 88, retired Memorial Hospital housekeeper, died Tuesday, May 9, 2000. Service 10 a.m. Thursday, First Church of the Nazarene, McPherson. 
Survivors: nephews, nieces and cousins. Memorial has been established with McPherson First Church of the Nazarene Foreign Missions. Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home, McPherson.

Tatum, Vivin "Tutti," 43, Raytheon Aircraft material analyst, died Sunday, May 7, 2000. Memorial service 2 p.m. Thursday, Mulvane United Methodist Church.
"Tutti" was very involved in youth activities with her children. She coached softball, volleyball and basketball. She was an active member of the Booster Club and worked at the haunted house, the fireworks stand and other fundraisers. She helped the American Cancer Society with its Relayaly for Life event. 
Survivors: sons, Eric, Ryan, daughter, Stephanie, all of the home; parents, Leon and Vivin Richards of Haysville; brothers, Duwayne Richards of Mulvane, Doug Richards of Virgil; sisters, Debbie Love of Clearwater, Barbie Kifer of Augusta; grandmother, Nora Martin of Talent, Ore.; nine nieces; three nephews. Memorials have been established with Hospice Inc. and American Cancer Society. Senter-Smith Mortuary.

Spragg, Dorothea May, 71, retired window manufacturing employee, died Monday, May 8, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Thursday, Restlawn Gardens of Memory. 
Survivors: son, Steve of Newton; daughter, Rozlyn Downer of Nebraska; sister, Joann Illk of Wilsey; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Memorial has been established with Newton Assembly of God Church. Petersen Funeral Home.

Mitchell, Charles D., 84, retired Mobil Oil Corp. employee, died Monday, May 8, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Friday, Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. 
Survivors: son, Jerry of Olathe; two grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Heart of America Hospice.

Parsons, Ray, 76, retired farmer and Raytheon Aircraft receiving clerk, died Tuesday, May 9, 2000. Visitation with family 1 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oliver-Hawks Funeral Home; service 10:30 a.m. Friday, First United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: wife, Mary Ann; son, Del of Oxford; daughters, Debra Schwyhart of Winfield, Diana Smallwood of Inman, Dawn Dreiling of Oxford; brother, Darl of Geuda Springs; sisters, Vera Webster, Maryjean Guthrie, both of Wellington, Elnora Startz of Wichita; 10 grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Oxford Baseball Association, First United Methodist Church and American Heart Association.

Lammy, Earl E., 85, farmer, former Archer-Daniels-Midland Feed Mill and Martin Champlin Service Station employee, died Monday, May 8, 2000. Visitation with family 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, service 1:30 p.m. Friday, both at Carson-Wall Funeral Home. 
Survivors: son, Dean of Parsons; daughters, Linda Stewart of Lansing, Sue Tracy of Argonia; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Parsons First Baptist Church.

Malicoat, Naomi L., 79, homemaker, former Sears employee, died Monday, May 8, 2000. Service 10 a.m. today, Oakwood Cemetery. 
Survivors: daughter, Peggy Gentry of Parsons; brother, Kenneth Goodson of Coffeville; three grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Parsons good Samaritan Center. Carson-Wall Funeral Home.

Clarkson, Blain Franklin, 77, retired Kansas Power & Light line superintendent, died Monday, May 8, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Thursday, Ayres-Calbeck Mortuary. 
Survivors: wife, Hattie; daughters, Betty Patterson of Pratt, Rita Doan of Sawyer, Linda Randall of Bellevue, Neb.; sister, Bonnie Moreland of Porter, Okla.; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with South Wind Hospice and National WW II Veterans Memorial Fund.

Heinze, Lora Luella, 85, of Newberg, Ore., formerly of Stafford, homemaker, died Sunday, May 7, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Friday, Stafford Cemetery. 
Survivors: daughter, Jan Heinze of Denver; caregiver, Dixie Apperson-Marsh of Tigard, Ore. Minnis Chapel.

Shocklee, Ruth A., 84, Stafford County Historical Society curator, died Monday, May 8, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Thursday, Stafford Cemetery. 
Survivors: son, Rollin of Stafford; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Minnis Chapel.

Feaster, Mary, 86, retired Coleman Co. invoice clerk, former Bank IV clerk, died Monday, May 8, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Thursday, Miles Funeral Service. 
Survivors: husband, John; daughter, Sharon Duty of Henderson, Nev.; brother, Donald Curfman of Winfield; sister, Pauline Howe of Cambridge; two grandchildren. Memorial has been established with American Cancer Society.

Burn, James R. "Jim," 66, commercial real estate developer, died Thursday, May 11, 2000. Service 10:30 a.m. Monday, Downing & Lahey Mortuary East. 
Survivors: wife, Margaret; sons, Randolph, Craig both of Wichita; daughters, Tammee Burns of Kansas City, Tracey Burns of Rogers, Ark.; stepsons, Mark Shipley of Wichita, David Geubelle of Chicago; stepdaughter, Diane Geubelle of Wichita; brothers, William, Roger both of Calif.; nine grandchildren. Memorial has been established with American Diabetes Association.

Curtis, Nettie E., 89, homemaker and retired dental assistant, died Wednesday, May 10, 2000. Service 10 a.m. Friday, Lakeview Mausoleum. 
Survivors: foster son, Bill Buhrer of Powell, Ohio; nephews, Don Binford of St. Petersburg, Fla., Charles Binford of Seattle; niece, Elaine Whitaker of Leavenworth. Memorial has been established with Plymouth Congregational Church. Downing & Lahey Mortuary East.

Elcrat, Marion D. (Deters), 89, retired Bureau of Indian Health medical records librarian, died Wednesday, May 10, 2000. Memorial service pending.
Mrs. Elcrat graduated in 1931 from South Dakota State University with a bachelor degree in science. She was also a member of First Presbyterian Church, Roswell, N.M. 
Survivors: son, Alan; grandchildren, Jennifer Tandy, Megan Elcrat all of Wichita. Byrd Hillside Funeral Home.

Feyerabend, Ernest J., 82, of Ponca City, Okla., formerly of Wichita and Anacortes, Wash., retired Boeing Wichita supervisor, died Monday, May 8, 2000. Service has been held.
Mr. Feyerabend was born Nov. 30, 1917, to Fred Edward and Bertha Nellie (Davis) Feyerabend, at Greenleaf, Kan. In 1938, he married Melba Vernon at Greenleaf. She preceded him in death in 1962. In June 1963 he married Tillie, she preceded him in death in 1967.
Preceded in death: his parents, Melba, Tillie, and grandchildren, Deborah Schreffler and Kevin Nation. 
Survivors: son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Elizabeth Feryerabend of Basehor; daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra and Arthur VanArsdale of Ponca City, Okla., Patricia and Robert Nation of Plato, Mo., Delores and Terry Sentinella of Anacortes, Wash., Doris and Robert Berry of Euphrata, Wash.; grandchildren, Mickey, Glenn, and Dan VanArsdale, Traci Scott, Tamara Barrett, Lucinda Echardt, Chree Schunn, Jeff, Greg, Matt, Anne and Pete Feyerabend, Jame, Katie and Richard Sentinella, Kristin, Kyle and Kelsey Berry; 20 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Memorials have been established with American Cancer Society, Ponca City Hospice and Mount Vernon United Methodist Church. Hillside Funeral Home East. 

Fraley, Lillice M., 79, homemaker and former Manning's Chili employee, died Wednesday, May 10, 2000. Service 10:30 a.m. Monday, Immanuel Baptist Church. 
Survivors: husband, Arcle; sons, Leroy of Fall River, Floyd of Wichita, Jim of Murfreesboro, Tenn., Carl of Andover, Arcle Jr. of Circleville; daughters, Helen Jones of Fort Worth, Agnes Resco, Bonnie Brown both of Wichita; 19 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Broadway Mortuary.

Johnson, Marvin Louis Sr., 44, Jabara Brothers Grocery Store assistant manager, died Sunday, May 7, 2000. Service 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Mark's Church of God in Christ. Vann-Gettis Funeral Services.

Karslake, Ruth, 84, retired psychologist, died Wednesday, May 10, 2000. Memorial service 7 p.m. Sunday, Trinity Presbyterian Church.
Mrs. Karslake was born in Rochester, N.Y. in 1915, she moved with her husband to Michigan in 1948 when he began teaching at Michigan State University. Two years ago she and her son came to Wichita to be near her daughter's family.
Mrs. Karslake worked hard for the passage of laws in Michigan guaranteeing a public education to children with special needs. For twenty years she worked as a psychologist at one of the institutions she helped create- a public school for the severely retarded. She was president of the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Michigan and a member of the League of Women Voters and the American Association of University Women. 
Survivors: son, Charles; daughter, Allison Lemons; grandchildren, Nathan and Micah Lemons all of Wichita. Memorial has been established with Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation. DeVorss Flanagan-Hunt Mortuary.

Lilly, Dora Long "Dodie," 75, retired Manning Clampitt Meat Co. bookkeeper, died Wednesday, May 10, 2000. Service 3 p.m. Saturday, Resthaven Gardens of Memory. 
Survivors: son, Kenneth Pappin of West Roxbury, Mass.; daughters, Shirley Holmes, Alexis Gelonek both of Wichita; sister, Mary Ann Hall of Ponca City, Okla.; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Resthaven Mortuary.

Little, F. Ross, 93, past president of Wichita Loan & Investment Co. Inc. and Western Investments & Realty Co., died Tuesday, May 9, 2000. Service 1 p.m. today, First Presbyterian Church.
Mr. Little was born at his family home, 516 N. Market, Wichita, on Aug. 31, 1906, to Fred William Little and Sara Emma Ross Little. He went to College Hill Elementary School. While attending Wichita High School, he became a member of the National Honor Society and played in the school band and orchestra. He was involved in R.O.T.C. and played in the band while attending Fairmount College during 1924-25. He graduated from the University of Kansas with a B.S. in business finance. In June, 1930, he and Evelyn Jane Nelson were married.
Mr. Little was employed by First National Bank, Wichita, from 1924-41. He moved on to be company secretary of Wichita Loan & Investment Co., Inc., and of Western Investment & Realty Co. In 1958, he became president of both companies.
He served on the Chamber of Commerce Fire Prevention Committee; was chairman of Fire Prevention Week in 1943; Civil Defense Wichita Auxiliary Fire Service 1942-48, serving as assistant chief 1945-48. He was appointed to U.S. Treasury Victory Fund Committee Tenth Federal Reserve District in 1942 and received commendation from the U.S. Secretary of Treasury for service rendered in the War Finance Program.
Mr. Little had been a member of First Presbyterian Church since Dec. 1916, serving one term on the Board of Elders, two terms on Board of Deacons, four terms on Board of Trustees, and as usher. He served two terms on First Presbyterian Foundation Board of Trustees and was chairman of Boy Scout Cub Pack No. 2 during 1935-36. He belonged to Wichita Lodge No. 99 A.F. & A.M., Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum, Crestview Country Club and Kiwanis.
The Little's would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on June 14, 2000.
Preceded in death by: parents, Fred and Sara Little; grandparents, Judge William C. Little and former Wichita Mayor Finlay Ross; sister, Louise Little Ryan. 
Survivors: wife, Evelyn; daughter, Sallie Jo Norton of Overland Park; grandchildren, Brad Norton of Overland Park, Heather Norton of Hampton, Minn.; great-grandchildren, Ben, Julie, Kayleigh and Nicholas; niece, Jean Ryan Buffardi of Burke, Va; nephew, William J. Ryan of Kansas City, Mo. Memorials have been established with Wichita Children's Home and Presbyterian Home for Children, St. Louis, Mo. Downing & Lahey Mortuary East.

Ly, Sam Thi, 74, homemaker, died Tuesday, May 9, 2000. Service 11 a.m. Saturday, Maple Grove Cemetery. 
Survivors: daughter, Dol Thach of Wichita; ten grandchildren. Condolences may be sent to the family via www.cochranmortuary.com. Cochran Mortuary.

McCarthy, Fern L., 62, homemaker, died Wednesday, May 10, 2000. Service pending. 
Survivors: sons, Shawn, Andre' both of Wichita, Derik of Topeka; daughters, Angela McCarthy of the home, Sonya McCarthy of Wichita; brother, Charles Morris of Wichita; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Jackson Mortuary.

Minter, Frank D., 80, retired Learjet Inc. upholsterer, died Thursday, May 11, 2000. Service 11 a.m. Monday, Resthaven Gardens of Memory. 
Survivors: wife, Mary; sons, Darrell of Broken Arrow, Okla., Roger, Tom both of Wichita; daughter, Diana McQueary of Broken Arrow; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Westside Christian Church and Hospice Inc. Resthaven Mortuary.

Murdoff, Donna Renee, 38, home health agency licensed practical nurse, died Wednesday, May 10, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Saturday, Hillside Funeral Home East. 
Survivors: husband, Tom; sons, Ryan Smith, Adam Dixon both of Wichita; daughters, Amanda Smith, Samantha Murdoff both of Wichita; mother and stepfather, Judy and Charles Coble of Scammon; brothers, Orvial Lundblade of Garden City, David Coble of Scammon; sister, Dana Ward of Hillsdale; grandmothers, Bertha Bennett of Garden City, Thelma Coble of Pittsburg; grandchildren, Dylan Smith, Landon Davenport, Addison Davenport.

Noll, Dale Eugene, 44, former Federal Warehouse Parts Store and Kelloggs Parts Store employee, died Wednesday, May 10, 2000. Rosary 7 p.m. today, O'Trimble Funeral Home, Nortonville; service 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Mooney Creek, north of Winchester, Kan. 
Survivors: wife, Laurie; sons, Aaron, Blase, Zachary, Lucius all of the home; mother, Evelyn of Atchison; brothers, Marvin of Cummings, Bernard of Mooney Creek, Joey of Atchison; sisters, Wilma Wolters of Kansas City, Carol Schuetz of Atchison, Mary Jo Ritchie of Cummings. Memorial has been established with American Diabetes Association. Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Homes, O'Trimble Chapel. 

Oatman, Jane, 59, died Wednesday, May 10, 2000. Service pending. Culbertson-Smith Mortuary.

Safe, Ida A., 76, of Springfield, Mo., formerly of Wichita, retired Cessna Aircraft Co. employee, died Wednesday, May 10, 2000. Service 2 p.m. today, Theodosia United Methodist Church, Springfield, Mo.; burial 1 p.m. Saturday, Resthaven Mortuary. 
Survivors: daughter, Vicki Baca of Springfield; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Theodosia United Methodist Church Building Fund.

Wallis, Alta Cunningham, 82, of Springfield, Mo., formerly of Wichita, died Monday, May 8, 2000. Service 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Cochran Mortuary.
Mrs. Wallis was a lifetime member of the First Presbyterian Church, and the Sedgwick County Okay Unit. She was known for her flower gardens and her kindness to animals.
Mrs. Wallis was preceded in death by, her husband, Keith Lee Wallis and brother, Clyde J. Cunningham. 
Survivors: brother, Kenneth Cunningham of Richmond; niece and spouse, Phyllis and Dr. David Nelson of Rogersville, Mo.; sister-in-law, Pauline Cunningham of Springfield, Mo.; one great-niece; two great-nephews; one great-great-niece. Memorials have been established with Kansas Humane Society and Wichita Presbyterian Manor. Condolences may be sent to the family via www.cochranmortuary.com. 

Parks, Leslie W. "Les," 66, of Newkirk, Okla., formerly of Arkansas City, farmer and self-employed carpenter, died Thursday, May 11, 2000. Service 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home. 
Survivors: wife, Flo; sons, Les, Steve both of Arkansas City; daughters, Lorrie Gephardt of Springfield, Mo., Kathy DeVore of Winfield; brother, Loren of Emporia; stepsister, June Boomershine of Arkansas City; stepfather, Eddie Collins of Arkansas City nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Vinelife Family Church and Hospice of Ponca City, Okla.

Forney, Olive M., 94, retired nurse, died Sunday, May 7, 2000. Visitation with family 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Hatfield-Smith Mortuary; service 1 p.m. Saturday, Belle Plaine Cemetery. 
Survivors: son, Jack of Colo.; daughters, Marita Bornschlegel of Lakewood, Colo., Bonny Carter of Colo., Barbara Paredes of Calif.; 20 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild.

Griffith, Mary Lou (Oakley), 69, homemaker, died Tuesday, May 9, 2000. Visitation with family 6 to 8 p.m. today; service 10 a.m. Saturday, both at Carlson Funeral Home, El Dorado. 
Survivors: daughter, Linda Retter of Green Fork, Ind.; one grandchild; one great-grandchild.

Matlock, Wilma R., 75, homemaker, died Tuesday, May 9, 2000. Visitation with family 7 to 8 p.m. today, Gibson-Koch-Friskel Chapel; service 1:30 p.m. Saturday, South Center Cemetery, Thayer. 
Survivors: sons, Lester of Bremerton, Wash., William of Beloit; daughters, Patty Davis of Oak Valley, Flossie Clark of Seguin, Texas; brother, J.R. Shields of Cave Creek, Ariz.; half-sister, Charlott Colburn of Chanute; 12 grandchildren. Memorial has been established with First Christian Church.

Mollnow, Geraldine J., 82, homemaker, died Wednesday, May 10, 2000. Service 10 a.m. Friday, Memorial Park Cemetery. 
Survivors: son, Dennis of Fredonia. Gibson-Koch-Friskel Chapel.

Engler, Max C. Jr., 77, farmer, died Wednesday, May 10, 2000. Service 10:30 a.m. Monday, First Assembly of God Church, Garden City. 
Survivors: sons, Max of Deerfield, Verlyn of Golden, Colo.; daughters, Janice Brady of Parsons, Luetta Engler, Charlene Engler both of Deerfield; brothers, William of Garden City, Ronald of Tulsa; sister, Neada Wheatley of Garden City; eight grandchildren. Memorial has been established with First Assembly of God Church. Garnand Funeral Home. 

Hall, James H. Sr., 68, retired Air Force technical sergeant and Veterans Administration adjudications claims clerk, died Wednesday, May 10, 2000. Service 2 p.m. today, Pleasantview Baptist Church. 
Survivors: wife, Ann; son, Jim Jr. of Houston; brother, Sankey Jr. of Chico, Calif.; sisters, Juanita Deckman of Warner-Robbins, Ga., Jeanne Carmichael of Fremont, Calif., Coralease Huffman of Charlottesville, Va. Memorials have been established with Pleasantview Baptist Church and Kansas State University Center for Basic Cancer Research. Smith Mortuary.

Hayes, Dr. A. Truman, 81, of Stockton, Mo., formerly of Emporia, retired educator, died Saturday, May 6, 2000. Services have been held.
Mr. Hayes was born in 1918, he was a native of Pineville, Mo., and received a B.S. degree in education from Southwest Missouri State College in Springfield in 1949. In 1954, he received a Master of Science degree in Education from Kansas State Teachers College of Emporia, and in 1958 he was awarded an Ed. D. degree in Education from Colorado State College at Greeley.
Dr. Hayes began his professional career if service as a social worker for the Missouri Dept. of Public Welfare and served in the Army Air Force from 1944-46. Upon returning to civilian life, he served in a variety of teaching and administrative capacities for school systems in McDonald County, Jane, and Mountain Grove (Mo.) and Lyons and Ellinwood, Kansas. In 1958, Dr. Hayes joined the faculty at Kansas State Teachers College of Emporia as Chair of the Dept. of Elementary Education. Subsequently, he served Emporia State University in a variety of leadership positions, including associate dean of the School of Education and Psychology, and dean of the School of Graduate and Professional Studies. In 1978, he retired as dean of the School of Education and Psychology after 20 years of service to the university.
Dr. Hayes was recognized for his professional contributions to teacher education throughout not only the state of Kansas, but nationally as well. He was a member of the National Education Association, the Kansas State Teachers Association, Phi Delta Kappa, the Association for Student Teaching, and the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. He served as a team evaluation member for the North Central Association for Teacher Education (NCATE) and as a national officer for the Teacher Education and Professional Standards (TEPS) league. In addition, Dr. Hayes was chairman for the Kansas Commission on Teacher Education and Professional Standards and a member if the Kansas Advisory Council on Education. He and his wife also served as associates on behalf of the Danforth Association during his tenure at Emporia State University.
While residing in Emporia, Dr. Hayes was recognized for a number of efforts at the university as well as community service. He chaired an experimental project in elementary education that involved the university and the nationally known Menninger Foundation Division of the School for Mental Health. In addition, he spearheaded a drive to restore a model one-room school and relocate the school to the university campus where it now stands; the one-room school's presence served as a prelude to the university's being named as the site for the National Teachers Hall of Fame. He served on the board of directors for the First United Methodist Church and was a member of the board for the Emporia Community Center.
In 1937 Mr. Hayes married his wife Mary Lou O'Brien. 
Survivors: wife of 62 years, Mary Lou Hayes; son and daughter-in-law, Daniel and Alison of Canandaigua, N.Y.; daughter and son-in-law, Linda Hayes Gerber and Gerald of Durham, N.C.; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Truman and Mary Lou Hayes Scholarship Fund at Emporia State University. Brumback Funeral Home, Stockton, Mo.

Johnson, William D. "Doug," 50, property maintenance employee, died Wednesday, May 10, 2000. Visitation with family 7 to 8 p.m. today, Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home; service 2 p.m. Saturday, Westminster United Presbyterian Church. 
Survivors: wife, Gayle; son, Cameron; daughter, Melissa both of the home; mother, Nelda of Burlington; sisters, Kate Gould of Admire, Norma Evans of Rembert, S.C., Gerry Johnson of Odessa, MO., Glenna Troxel of Grandview, Mo. Memorial has been established with Summer Camp Scholarships at Camp Jayhawk Bay Scout Camp near Lake Perry.

Mintz, Shelba Gean, 63, retired teacher and librarian, died Thursday, May 11, 2000. Memorial service 2 p.m. Monday, Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home. 
Survivors: husband, Noel; sons, David of Panama City, Fla., Donald of Boise, Idaho; brothers, Bob Warford of Pittsburg, Bill Warford of Springfield, Mo.; sisters, Betty Bellamy of Pittsburg, Doris Cline of Joplin, Mo.; four grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Twin Rivers Christian Church.

Jackson, Verlin Ray, 78, formerly of Wichita, Pentecostal Faith Chapel and Fall River Christian Church minister, died Wednesday, May 10, 2000. Service 1:30 p.m. Monday, Rolling Hills Church of God. 
Survivors: wife, Emma; son, Clinton of Marion; daughters, Karen Parson of Fall River, Juanita Parson of Wichita; brother, John of Potwin; sisters, Lela Dymond, Louise Cason, Irene Womack all of Wichita; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Fall River City Park in care of Fall River State Bank. Broadway Mortuary. 

Hays, Duane W., 69, former Garden National Bank director and vice president of lending, died Wednesday, May 10, 2000. Service 10:30 a.m. Monday, First United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: wife, Mary Lou; sons, Kelly, Mark both of Garden City; brother, Earle of Wihcita; sister, Wanda Beltz of Willow Springs, Mo.; three grandchildren. Memorial has been established with First United Methodist Church. Price & Sons Funeral Home.

Rome, Mabel, 90, homemaker and former operator, died Tuesday, May 9, 2000. Vigil 8 p.m. today; service 10:30 a.m. Saturday, both at St. Mary Catholic Church. 
Survivors: husband, Adolph; son, Thomas of Arvada, Colo.; daughter, Mary Bourne of Edmond, Okla.; three grandchildren. Memorial has been established with St. Mary Catholic Church. Garnand Funeral Home. 

Stairs, Robert Preston "Robby," 48, former Layne Western water well and environmental driller, died Tuesday, May 9, 2000. Service 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Andrew Lutheran Church. 
Survivors: wife, Karen; daughter, Mandy of Pensacola, Fla.; father and stepmother, Robert and Barbara of Pensacola, Fla.; sister, Sandra Stairs of San Francisco. Memorial has been established with American Cancer Society. Hillside Funeral Home West.

Rayner, Margaret H., 88, former Hutchinson Chamber of Commerce and Carey Salt Co. employee, died Thursday, May 11, 2000. Service 10 a.m. Saturday, First Presbyterian Church. 
Survivors: son, Jeff of Rose Hill; daughter, Molly Laughlin of Dallas; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Memorials have been established with American Cancer Society and Hospice. Johnson & Sons Funeral Home.

Brasfield, Beulah P., 94, retired Clutter Electric and Lynch Drug Store secretary, died Sunday, May 7, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Monday, Larned Cemetery. 
Survivors: grandchildren, Darrel of Hutchinson, Shawna Ariza, Amy Brasfield both of Albuquerque; four great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with American Lung Association. Beckwith Mortuary.

Howland, Marie L., 99, homemaker, died Thursday, May 11, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Saturday, Longton Cemetery. 
Survivors: son, Larry of Grove, Okla.; daughters, Dorothy Moore of Amarillo, Texas, Jeaneane Luke of Dell City, Okla.; five grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Longton Senior Center. Zimmerman Funeral Home.

Harold, Raymond W., 75, retired Farmland Industries master electrician, died Wednesday, May 10, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Saturday, Elim Lutheran Church. 
Survivors: wife, Genevieve; daughters, Carly Hoffman of Towanda, Dani Dupont of Eustis, Fla.; sister, Matilda Diederich of Oberlin; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Memorials have been established with American Legion in Marquette, Lindsborg Community Hospital and Elim Lutheran Church. Olson's Funeral Home.

Bell, Lester T., 90, retired welder, died Monday, May 8, 2000. Visitation with family 6 to 8 p.m. today; service 2 p.m. Saturday, both at Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home. 
Survivors: daughters, Marlene Mathes of Scottsdale, Ariz., Jean Leahy of Redwood City, Calif.; brother, Ralph of Mulvane; sisters, Myrtle Tregellas of Winnemucca, Nev., Marjorie Volkland of Grass Valley, Calif.; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Wheatland Baptist Church and American Diabetes Association. 

Norris, Ila Jo "Tootie," 56, homemaker and truck lines manager and secretary, died Wednesday, May 10, 2000. Memorial service 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Cemetery, Lyons. 
Survivors: sons, Duane, David both of Oklahoma City; daughter, Cathie Norris of Salina; seven grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Hospice of Salina and Kansas State University Center for Basic Cancer Research. Donahue Funeral Home.

Rodarmel, Robert L., 82, retired Hutchinson Diesel Service owner and operator, died Wednesday, May 10, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Monday, Elliott Mortuary. 
Survivors: companion, Ernestine; daughters, Nancy Perry, Beverly Main both of Hutchinson; brother, Wayne of Poulsbo, Wash.; sister, Arlene Bowser of Hutchinson; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Memorial has been established with Zion Lutheran Church. 

Matney, Dorothy Ruth, 71, retired cook, died Wednesday, May 10, 2000. Service 2 p.m. today, Newkirk (Okla.) Cemetery. 
Survivors: son, Everett of Arkansas City; daughter, Ruth Matney of Wichita; brothers, Raymond Blakey of Arkansas City, Larry Blakey of Ponca City, Okla.; sisters, Shirley Stewart, Janice Bowser both of Newkirk, Okla. Memorial has been established with First Christian Church. Miller-Stahl Funeral Service, Newkirk, Okla. 

Ayres, Daniel J., 54, of New Haven, Conn., formerly of Wichita, Southern Connecticut State University employee, St. Mark's and St. James' Episcopal Church youth director and radio talk show emcee, died Monday, May 8, 2000. Services have been held. 
Survivors: mother, Aloha Ayers of Wichita; brothers, Phillip of Portland, Ore., Timothy of Dallas. Memorial has been established with St. James Memorial Fund, Wichita. Celentano Funeral Home, New Haven, Conn.

Burns, James R.Jim," 66, commercial real estate developer, died Thursday, May 11, 2000. Service 10:30 a.m. Monday, Downing & Lahey Mortuary East. 
Survivors: wife, Margaret; sons, Randolph, Craig both of Wichita; daughters, Tammee Burns of Kansas City, Tracey Burns of Rogers, Ark.; stepsons, Mark Shipley of Wichita, David Geubelle of Chicago; stepdaughter, Diane Geubelle of Wichita; brothers, William, Roger both of Calif.; nine grandchildren. Memorial has been established with American Diabetes Association.

Copeland, Naomi, 50, of Marana, Ariz., Raytheon Aircraft CO. contract specialist, died Tuesday, May 9, 2000. Service 10 a.m. Monday, Grace Temple Missionary Baptist Church, Tucson, Ariz. 
Survivors: husband, Clement; children, Lee of Phoenix, Aretha Gentry of Oklahoma City, Clement of Marana; mother, Sadie Verse; 27 brother and sisters. Southlawn Mortuary, Tucson, Ariz.

Elliott, Rodney D., 54, Raytheon Aircraft Co. tool planner section manager, died Thursday, May 11, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Saturday, Lakeview Funeral Home. 
Survivors: wife, Virginia; sons, David of Las Vegas, Danny Fulkerson of Wichita; daughters, Kristinia Marie Elliott of Las Vegas, Debbie Stonestreet of Garden City; sister, Wilma Nadine Mayfield of Independence; nine grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Hospice Inc. and American Cancer Society.

Hutton, Frank V., 80, retired Army major and Beech Aircraft Corp. international sales director, died Friday, May 12, 2000. Service pending. 
Survivors: wife, Lis; daughter, Holly Hutton of Bend, Ore.; two grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Kansas Aviation Museum. Downing & Lahey Mortuary East.

Johnson, James J. III, 13, son of James and Wanda Johnson, Trusdale Middle School student, died Wednesday, May 10, 2000. Service pending.
Other survivors: brothers, Jawaun, Jaylyn both of the home; grandparents, J.W. and Mattie Johnson, Amos and Norma Willingham all of Wichita. Jackson Mortuary.

Kane, Lucille F., 79, homemaker, died Thursday, May 11, 2000. Rosary 7 p.m. Sunday; service 11 a.m. Monday, both at St. Patrick Catholic Church. 
Survivors: husband, Leonard; daughters, Mary Kane of Sarasota, Fla., Marita Schwartzman of Wichita; brother, Marc Gorges of Rogers, Ark.; sisters, Rosemary Brockhaus of Norman, Okla., Gloria Lies, Marlene Chew both of Wichita. Memorial has been established with St. Patrick Catholic Church Renovation Fund and Altar Society. DeVorss Flanagan-Hunt Mortuary.

Lilly, Dora LongDodie," 75, retired Manning Clampitt Meat Co. bookkeeper, died Wednesday, May 10, 2000. Service 3 p.m. Saturday, Resthaven Gardens of Memory. 
Survivors: son, Kenneth Pappin of West Roxbury, Mass.; daughters, Shirley Holmes, Alexis Gelonek both of Wichita; sister, Mary Ann Hall of Ponca City, Okla.; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Resthaven Mortuary.

McClellan, Maymie L., 92, homemaker, died Wednesday, May 10, 2000. Service pending. 
Survivors: sons, Elbert of Omaha, Odell, Melvin both of Wichita; daughters, Clester Woods of the home, Erniece Moore, Ruby Collins, Johnnie Stiff all of Wichita; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren. Jackson Mortuary.

Minter, Frank D., 80, retired Learjet Inc. upholsterer, died Thursday, May 11, 2000. Service 11 a.m. Monday, Resthaven Gardens of Memory. 
Survivors: wife, Mary Geneva; sons, Darrell of Broken Arrow, Okla., Roger, Tom both of Wichita; daughter, Diana McQueary of Broken Arrow; grandchildren, Tim and Terry Minter, Michelle Hayes all of Broken Arrow, Okla., Mandy Lomax of Texhoma, Texas, Doug McQueary of Milton, Casey and Jeremiah Minter of Wichita, Scott Minter of Ga.; 12 great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Westside Christian Church and Hospice Inc. Resthaven Mortuary.

Oatman, Barbara Jane, 59, homemaker, died Wednesday, May 10, 2000. Visitation 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, both at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary; service 10 a.m. Tuesday, Immanuel Baptist Church. 
Survivors: husband, Mike; sons, Richard of Wichita, Andy of Tulsa; daughter, Melissa Jane McDermott of Clarksville, Md.; parents, John and Mary Belle Cram of El Paso, Texas; brothers, Frank Cram of Dallas, John Cram of Las Vegas; sister, Bonnie Criner of Arlington, Texas; six grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Primary Pulmonary Hypertension Care Foundation and The Erin Is Hope Foundation in care of Culbertson-Smith Mortuary.

Sanchez, Merry L., 85, retired Kansas Dept. of Revenue clerk, died Tuesday, May 9, 2000. Service 1 p.m. Monday, Garnett (Kan.) Cemetery. Hillside Funeral Home East.

Ehrsam, Ernest M., 94, former Wright Implement Co. parts employee and City of Abilene Water Dept. employee, died Friday, May 12, 2000. Service 1:30 p.m. Monday, Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home. 
Survivors: wife, Nina. Memorial has been established with First Baptist Church Memorial Fund.

Smith, Elmer, 89, farmer, died Friday, May 12, 2000. Service 10 a.m. Monday, Christian Church. 
Survivors: wife, Gylah; sons, Craig of Wichita, Kirk of Girard; daughter, Sydney McPeak of Wichita; brothers, Melvin of Anthony, Walter, Leroy both of Wichita; sisters, Wanda Francis, Annabelle Calani both of Anthony, Helen Gideon of Springfield, Mo.; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Alzheimer's Association and Anthony Christian Church. Elliott Mortuary.

Boothe, James Byron, 20, National Tire and Battery mechanic, died Thursday, May 11, 2000. Service 11 a.m. Tuesday, First United Methodist Church, Wihcita. 
Survivors: mother, Phyllis J. Boothe of Benton; brother, Howard of Benton; grandparents, William and Linda Kasitz of Newton; niece, Haylie Boothe of Benton. Memorial has been established with Circle High School Special Education Program and Benton Grade School Special Education Program in care of USD 375, Towanda. Condolences may be sent to the family via www.cochranmortuary.com. Cochran Mortuary, Wichita.

Branson, Joe G., 67, of Afton, Okla., formerly of Dexter, Dexter High School maintenance man, died Thursday, May 11, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Monday, Dexter Cemetery. 
Survivors: wife, Barbara; son, Rex of Afton; daughter, Susan Crow of Dexter; brothers, Charles of Winfield, Bill of Afton; sisters, Maxine Frazier, Thelma Stoabs, Emogene Branson all of Winfield; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with American Cancer Society, Hospice Inc. and Dexter School Shop. Miles Funeral Service. 

Birzer, Lydia Heinitz, 84, former cook, died Thursday, May 11, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Monday, Holy Cross Lutheran Church. 
Survivors: sons, Don of Dodge City, Frank of Fort Dodge, Iowa; daughters, Virginia Bierce of Mountain Home, Ark., Debbie Setzkorn of Dodge City; sister, Elma Lais of Marion; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Holy Cross Church Remolding Fund. Swaim Funeral Home.

Winford, David Allen, 60, Dodge City Community College dean, died Thursday, May 11, 2000. Service 11 a.m. Monday, First Presbyterian Church. 
Survivors: wife, Laura; son, Kenneth of Dodge City; daughter, Melody Koger of Pearl River, N.Y.; mother, Billie Mae of Tulsa; sisters, Nancy Nimmo of Tulsa, Janet VanAmburg of Moorhead, Minn.; three grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Dodge City Community College and Hospice of the Prairie. Swaim Funeral Home.

Dubbert, Gerald Carl, 76, farmer, rancher and Domoney's Furniture and Funeral Home employee, died Thursday, May 11, 2000. Vigil 7 p.m. Sunday; service 10 a.m. Monday, both at St. Mary's Catholic Church. 
Survivors: wife, Doralyn; sons, Steve of Wheatridge, Colo., Rodney of Salina; daughters, Debby Loy of Barnard, Darla Rous of Hays, Carolyn McDaneld of Wellington; brothers, Leon of Cawker City, Robert of Tipton; sisters, Helen Muths of Downs, Catherine Wagner of Woodlands, Texas; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Memorial has been established with Boniface Catholic Cemetery Fund. Domoney's Funeral Home. 

Storment, Leota Faye, 46, of Fair Play, Mo., formerly of Wichita, homemaker, died Wednesday, May 10, 2000. Service 10 a.m. today, Butler Funeral Home, Bolivar, Mo.; memorial service 10 a.m. Saturday, May 20, 2000, Bible Baptist Church, Fredonia. 
Survivors: husband, Gerald; daughters, Tabatha Storment of Springfield, Mo., Lucretia Williams of Chanute; brother, Wayne Matlock of Fredonia; sisters, Theresa Morgan, Becky Martinez both of Fredonia; three grandchildren.

Replogle, Charles B., M.D., 73, retired physician, died Friday, May 12, 2000. Service 1:30 p.m. Monday, First Congregational Church of Christ. 
Survivors: wife, Lois; son, Steven of Wichita; daughters, Jane Barber of Overland Park, Susan Debes, Anne Kutina both of Great Bend; seven grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren. Memorials have been established with Central Kansas Medical Center Foundation and First Congregational United Church of Christ. Bryant-Christians Funeral Home. 

Burger, Virginia, 77, homemaker and former teacher, died Thursday, May 11, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Monday, Memorial Park Cemetery. 
Survivors: son, Jerry of Estes Park, Colo.; daughters, Joan Burger of Hutchinson, Diane Dole of Weston, Mo.; sisters, Rose Resseguie of Fort Worth, Mrs. Dwight Travis of Wichita; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Hutchinson Humane Society. Johnson & Sons Funeral Home.

Tonche, Alex, 21, Kentucky Fried Chicken employee, died Thursday, May 11, 2000. Rosary 7 p.m. Sunday, Johnson & Sons Funeral Home; funeral mass 10:30 a.m. Monday, St. Teresa Catholic Church. 
Survivors: mother and stepfather, Christine and Jose Guzman of Hutchinson; grandparents, John and Bessie Torrez of Hoisington, Manuel Tonche of Mexico. Memorial has been established with St. Teresa Catholic Church.

Knapp, Charles L.Charlie," 69, retired salesman, died Thursday, May 11, 2000. Service has been held. 
Survivors: son, Rick; mother, Maymie both of Independence. Memorial has been established with The Penn Manor. Potts Chapel.

Hawkins, D.L.Lynn," 76, retired Navy veteran, former KSIR manager and Collingwood Grain employee, died Friday, May 12, 2000. Service 10 a.m. Tuesday, Livingston Funeral Home. 
Survivors: wife, Norma; sons, Bradley of Pretty Prairie, Jeffery of Oxford; daughter, Linda Koss of Kingman; brothers, Ray, Dean both of Kingman; sister, Nola Smith of Apple Valley, Minn.; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Kingman Community Hospital.

Ochoa, Candelario Jr.Candy," 66, farmer and auto body mechanic, died Wednesday, May 10, 2000. Memorial service 11 a.m. Monday, Assembly of God Church. 
Survivors: wife, Betty; son, Douglas of Hoisington; daughters, Martha Williams of Lexington, Ill., Rebecca Sparks of Platte City, MO., Felicia Gosch of Lakin, Kelly Roberts of Oklahoma City; brothers, Robert of Mesa, Ariz., Cyrus of Wenatchee, Wash., Manuel of Granbury, Texas, Ernest of Perryton, Texas, Joe of Coolidge, Moses of Garden City, Ronnie of Stockton, Calif.; sisters, Esther Becker, Liz Harris both of Seattle; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with American Cancer Society. Garnand Funeral Home.

Webb, Lois Marie, 79, former Gleason Hospital director of nursing and St. Joseph Memorial Hospital staff nurse, died Wednesday, May 10, 2000. Service 1 p.m. Monday, Morell Funeral Home. 
Survivors: son, Stephen of Larned; daughter, Sue Ann Shelby of Topeka; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Larned Emergency Medical Service and Jordaan Memorial Library.

Wools, Arlene Rose, 65, retired dietician, died Thursday, May 11, 2000. Memorial service 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Gibson Funeral Home, Carrollton, Mo. 
Survivors: companion, Jerry; sons, Ralph Nisbeth of Hutchinson, Paul Nisbeth of Wichita; daughters, Christine Winchester, Amy Smith both of Topeka; brothers, Phillip Brotherton of Carrollton, Mo., Jerry Brotherton of Belton, Mo., Norman Brotherton of Marshall, Mo., David Brotherton of Norborne, Mo., Paul Brotherton of Greenbriar, Ark., Dale Brotherton of Hortense, Ga.; sisters, Lorretta Mahn, June Smith, Betty Norris all of Carrollton, Mo., Judy Stanley of Bosworth, Mo., Joyce Carter of Salem, Ark., Paula Parker of Brunswick, Mo.; six grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren. Baker Funeral Home, Valley Center.

Pooley, Eunice A., 91, homemaker and former cook, died Friday, May 12, 2000. Memorial service 2 p.m. Sunday, Natoma Presbyterian Church. 
Survivors: son, Ronald of Plainville; daughters, Veta Radloff of Brooksville, Fla., Della Richmond, Marlene Bray, Reva Berry all of Natoma, Linda Colwell of Bennington; sisters, Ada Wanamaker of Russell, Muriel Thurston of Canton; 18 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Rooks County Nursing Home and Natoma Community Center. Pohlman's Mortuary. 

Jones, Gertrude, 93, former Gribben Motor Co. bookkeeper, died Thursday, May 11, 2000. Rosary 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday, Carson-Wall Funeral Home; funeral mass 10 a.m. Monday, St. Patrick Catholic Church. 
Survivors: son, Robert of Van Nuys, Calif.; daughters, Barbara Van Doren of Estes Park, Colo., Kathleen Boucher of Sunnyvale, Calif., Susan Overby of League City, Texas; brother, Bill Westoff of Jackson, Miss.; 14 grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with St. Patrick Church for the Bells of St. Mary's Monument. 

Black, Cyril V. M.D.Doc," 94, retired Black-Christmann-Wolf Clinic physician, died Thursday, May 11, 2000. Vigil 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Larrison Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m. Monday, Sacred Heart Church. 
Survivors: sons, John of Pratt, James if Marshalltown, Iowa, William of Colorado Springs; daughter, Margaret Howell of Sacramento, Calif.; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Pratt County 4-H Foundation and Sacred Heart Church.

Crane, Wesley Eugene, 74, retired Russell County Welding Shop welder, died Thursday, May 11, 2000. Service 10 a.m. Monday, First Southern Baptist Church. 
Survivors: wife, Fern; sons, Randell of Haysville, Wesley of Tucson; sisters, Faye Kiefer of Kimball, Neb., Joyce Adamson of Wheatland, Wyo.; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with American Heart Association and First Southern Baptist Church. Pohlman's Mortuary.

Hallbauer, Bernita Jean, 75, retired Bailey's Farm Supply accountant, died Thursday, May 11, 2000. Service 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Frank Funeral Home. 
Survivors: daughter, Dorothy Johnson of Derby; brother, Roy Failor of Neodesha; sisters, Anna Grace Mustain of Colo., Florence York of Thayer, Beulah McDowell of El Dorado; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.

Cowing, Lois I., 74, library aide, died Saturday, May 13, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Tuesday, First Nazarene Church. 
Survivors: son, Paul of Derby; father, Ralph E. Laflin of Newton; brothers, Myron Laflin of Newton, James Laflin of Santa Maria, Calif. Memorial has been established with American Diabetes Association. Petersen Funeral Home, Newton.

Garrison, Pauline M., 86, of Portland, Ore., retired Wichita Public Schools teacher, died Friday, May 12, 2000. Memorial service 10 a.m. Tuesday, Broadway Mortuary.
Mrs. Garrison was born April 17, 1914 in Bluff City. With the exception of two years spent in Brownsville, Texas, during WWII, she lived in Kansas all her life. After the death of her husband in 1997, she moved to Portland, Oregon, to live with her daughter Carol Morgaine.
Pauline's maiden name was Schneider. She graduated from Bluff City High School and attended the Emporia Teacher's College. It was during her college years that she developed her life long hobby, knitting.
She began a long and well-loved teaching career in the 30s. In 1940, she married Richard Garrison after a five-year courtship. They were happily married for 56 years and had two daughters: Carol Morgaine of Portland and Teresa Razidlo of Edina, Minn.
After WWII, she and her family moved back to Wichita. She graduated from Friends University and became a member, along with her husband, of the Emporia Avenue Church of Christ.The latter portion of her 30-year teaching career was spent at Kelly School in Wichita teaching kindergarten.
She has three grandchildren: Rhett Bonner of Duluth, Minn., Wende Morgaine of Portland, and Joshua Parker of Boston. In 1996, she and her husband were thrilled to become the great-grandparents of Rachel Bonner, born to Rhett and his wife Stephanie. Mrs. Pauline M. Garrison is survived by all her children, grandchildren and great- grandchild.

Holeman, Erma M., 90, retired Arkla Gas Co. clerk, died Saturday, May 13, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Wednesday, Hoxie (Kan.) Cemetery. 
Survivors: son, Gene Pett of Athelstane, Wis.; daughter, Linda Johnson of Wichita; brother, Max Roadhouse of Auburn, Wash.; sister, Hazel Schafer of Olathe; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Broadway Mortuary.

McCarthy, Fern L., 62, Bill's LeGourmet manager, died Wednesday, May 10, 2000. Service 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dellrose United Methodist Church. Jackson Mortuary.

McGuire, Charles Armour, 51, guitarist, died Friday, May 12, 2000. Service 11 a.m. Tuesday, The Ark Assembly of God, Maize. Vann-Gettis Funeral Services.

Oatman, Barbara Jane, 59, homemaker, died Wednesday, May 10, 2000. Visitation 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary; service 10 a.m. Tuesday, Immanuel Baptist Church. 
Survivors: husband, Mike; sons, Richard of Wichita, Andy of Tulsa; daughter, Melissa Jane McDermott of Clarksville, Md.; parents, John and Mary Belle Cram of El Paso, Texas; brothers, Frank Cram of Dallas, John Cram of Las Vegas; sister, Bonnie Criner of Arlington, Texas; six grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Primary Pulmonary Hypertension Care Foundation and The Erin Is Hope Foundation c/o Culbertson-Smith Mortuary.

Shirley, Wayne, 70, Electronics Sales and Service co-owner, died Friday, May 12, 2000. Service 11 a.m. Wednesday, Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: companion, Wanda Auernheimer of Wichita; sons, George of Wichita, Charles of Missouri City, Texas; sister, Georgia Marie Brown of Lexington, Mo.; two grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church. Cochran Mortuary. Condolences may be sent to the family via www.cochranmortuary.com.

Steele, Michelle E., 44, homemaker, died Wednesday, May 10, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Tuesday, St. Luke Church of God in Christ. Vann-Gettis Funeral Services.

Steward, Virgiline Gordon, 93, retired Beech Aircraft Corp. corporate cashier, died Sunday, May 14, 2000. Service 1 p.m. Wednesday, Benton (Kan.) Cemetery. 
Survivors: nephews, Keith Gordon, William Hodge, both of Wichita; nieces, Mildred Long of Mulvane, Zelda Smart of Los Angeles,Calif., Imogene Browning of Issaquah, Wash., Miriam Hunt of Lafayette, Calif.; great-nephews, Gordon Long, Brad Long, both of Mulvane, John Garrison of Wichita; great-nieces, Barbara Mayfield, Patti Barscewski, Susan Tate, all of Andover, Kathy Rodgers of Lenexa. Memorial has been established with Plymouth Congregational Church. Downing & Lahey Mortuary East.

Martin, Juanita E. (Smith), 70, retired Mount Hope Cafe owner-operator and Tyler Storage manager, died Saturday, May 13, 2000. Service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Resthaven Mortuary.
Preceded in death: husband, Archie E. Martin; infant twin brother; infant twin grandsons; brothers, Steve and Clyde Smith. 
Survivors: sons, Ronald Keith Martin and family of Rose Hill, Buddy Martin and family of Sedgwick; daughter, Cheryl Lynn (Martin) Rogers and family of Anthony; sisters, Queenie Ellen Bauchhouse of Sedgwick, Janie Sandlian of Wichita; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and friends. Memorial has been established with Wichita Indian Center.

Fleming, Clifton F., 86, of Buffalo, Okla., retired parts manager, died Saturday, May 13, 2000. Service 11 a.m. Thursday, First Christian Church, Buffalo. 
Survivors: wife, Evelyn; daughter, Avis Forbes of Enid, Okla.; brother, Marion of Buffalo; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Buffalo Alumni Association. Myatt Funeral Home, Buffalo.

Wright, Quinten Clarence, 90, retired Clark county highway deparment employee, died Friday, May 12, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Wednesday, United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: son, Richard of Oak Ridge, Tenn.; brothers, Edgar, Victor, both of Englewood, Clair of Edwards, Mo.; sister, May Currier of Kirtland, N.M.; one grandchild. Memorial has been established with Pioneer-Krier Museum. Myatt Funeral Home.

Swayze, Mildred F. "Mic," 90, homemaker, died Saturday, May 13, 2000. Service 11 a.m. Thursday, United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: son, John of Bucklin; daughters, Charlene Kirkpatrick of Bucklin, Linda Stenzel of Pueblo, Colo.; brother, Melvin Ford of Wichita; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Bucklin Public Library. Minnis Mortuary.

McMannis, Kyle Jefferson, 17, Canton_Galva High School junior and Applebee's employee, died Saturday, May 13, 2000, of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. today, Olson's Mortuary, Canton; service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Countryside Covenant Church, McPherson. 
Survivors: parents, Jeffery and Christine of Canton; sister, Erin of Wichita; grandparents, Charles and Jean McMannis of Canton, Evelyn Sommerfeld of Newton; great-grandmother, Ione McMannis of Buhler. Memorial has been established with Kyle J. McMannis Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Deskines, Steven C., 39, construction worker, died Friday, May 12, 2000. Service 11 a.m. Tuesday, Hillside Cemetery, Toledo Township. 
Survivors: daughter, Stephanie of Emporia; parents, Lloyd and Joyce of the home; brother, Scott of Emporia; sister, Cynthia Deskines Rausch of Cottonwood Falls. Memorial has been established with Hand-In-Hand Hospice. Brown-Bennett-Alexander Funeral Home.

Swank, Norman B. Sr. "Boopa," 75, retired aircraft sheet metal specialist, died Saturday, May 13, 2000. Visitation with family 6 to 8 p.m. today, Hillside Funeral Home East, Wichita. Services Tuesday: 10 a.m. Midway Baptist Church, Wichita; 2:30 p.m., Weakley Cemetery, New Albany.
During WWII, Mr. Swank served in the Army as a Technician Fifth Grade 373rd Searchlight Battalion. 
Survivors: son and daughter-in-law, Norman and Vicky Swank Jr. of Wichita; daughters and sons-in-law, Georgia M. Fickling of Wichita, Beverly and William Collins of Wichita, Janet and James Ward of Mulvane, Shelly and Joe Masters of Wichita; sisters, Mildred C. Beckham, Ruth E. Swank, both of Wichita; 23 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with American Diabetes Association. 

Meyer, Phillip A., 74, retired Central Kansas Power Co. office clerk, died Sunday, May 14, 2000. Private service.
Survived by friend, Paul Wheeler, of Hays. Burkhart Funeral Chapel, Dodge City.

Walline, Clinton R. "Nuis," 81, former Schroff Oil Co. owner-operator, died Sunday, May 14, 2000. Visitation with family 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home, McPherson; service 2 p.m. Wednesday, Galva Christian Church. 
Survivors: wife, Jeanne; son, Russ, daughter, Carolyn Myers, both of Galva; sister, Lucille Harmon of Wichita; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Galva Christian Church.

Devine, Elsie M., 99, homemaker and former teacher, died Sunday, May 14, 2000. Service 11 a.m. Wednesday, Farris-Feuerborn Memorial Chapel.
Survived by several nieces and nephews. Memorial has been established with Anderson County Long Term Care facility.

Williams, Norine, 78, retired Greensburg State Bank bookkeeper, died Sunday, May 14, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Tuesday, First United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: son, Randy of Hutchinson; brother, Robert Hackney, sister, Audra Peppard, both of Coldwater; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with First United Methodist Church, Kiowa County Memorial Hospital and South Wind Hospice. Fleener Funeral Home.

Patterson, Ruby Marie, 84, of Nashville, Tenn., formerly of DeSoto and Kincaid, retired silk screener, died Saturday, May 13, 2000. Visitation 7 to 8 p.m. today, Farris-Feuerborn Memorial Chapel, Garnett; service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Kincaid Cemetery. 
Survivors: son, Marvin Ginder of Pratt; stepsons, Billy of Rantoul, Thomas, Guy, both of Olathe; daughter, Rita Pash of Nashville, Tenn.; stepdaughters, Shirley Douglas of Gainsville, Ga., Susie Wiley of Olathe; sister, Sibyl Conner of Medicine Lodge.

Hanson, Ethel Louise, 87, homemaker and retired restaurant manager, died Sunday, May 14, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Wednesday, Larrison Mortuary. 
Survivors: daughter, Phyllis Young of Hutchinson; brother, Roy Cook of Woodward, Okla.; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with South Wind Hospice and Pratt Regional Living Center.

Lear, Donald Sr. "Mike," 61, self-employed truck driver, died Thursday, May 11, 2000. Private family service has been held. 
Survivors: wife, Judith; son, Mike Jr. of Andover; daughters, Laura of Pratt, Tobi of Pittsburg, Tina Jenkins of Farmington, Iowa, Katie of the home; brothers, Wayne Morgan of Oklahoma, Tom of Pratt; sisters, Judy Edwards of Indiana, Trudy Deaton of Louisiana; six grandchildren. Memorial has been established with South Wind Hospice. Larrison Mortuary.

Rauscher, Elaine (Vohs), 73, farmer and homemaker, died Wednesday, May 10, 2000. Services Thursday: 11 a.m. Immanuel Lutheran Church, Salina; 3 p.m., Elmdale (Kan.) Cemetery. 
Survivors: husband, Glen; son, William of Portland, Ore.; daughters, Susan Alexander of Strong City, Mary Lea McGinley of Salina, Mildred Kitchen of Aurora, Colo.; brother, A.P. Vohs of Siloam Springs, Ark.; eight grandchildren; one great-granddaughter. Memorials have been established with Immanuel Lutheran Church and Ottawa County Health Center Transitional Crossroads Unit. Brown-Bennett-Alexander Funeral Home, Cottonwood Falls.

Robinson, Pauline C., 81, of Springtown, Texas, formerly of South Haven, retired Sears employee, died Saturday, May 13, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Tuesday, South Haven United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: daughter, Carol Beck of Springtown; sisters, Anna Mae Coggins of Arkansas City, Garnett Craig of Wellington; one grandson. Biggers Funeral Home, Fort Worth, Texas.

Curtis, Jack Tedder, 77, Curtis Cafe owner and former oil field worker, died Saturday, May 13, 2000. Service 11 a.m. Tuesday, Minnis Chapel. 
Survivors: wife, Musetta; daughters, Cindy Creager of LaCygne, Ruth Wiltshire, Barb New, both of Stafford; sisters, Ernestine Rogers of Topeka, Betty Jo Houchen of McPherson, Susan Houck of Syracuse; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Stafford District Hospital and American Heart Association.

Ward, Martha L., 70, retired Gibsons Discount Center hardware manager, died Friday, March 12, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Cochran Mortuary, Wichita. 
Survivors: sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Janel Ward, Mike and Judy Ward, all of Valley Center; brother, Jack Clark of Versailles, Mo.; sister, Margaret Wetzel of Kansas City, Mo.; grandchildren, Lisa, April, Hayden, Hanna, Amber and David Ward II. Memorials have been established with Wichita Children's Home and American Lung Association. Condolences may be sent to the family via www.cochranmortuary.com.

Bethel, Mary W., 76, homemaker, died Sunday, May 14, 2000. Service 11 a.m. Wednesday, St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church.
Preceded in death by husband, Earl E. Bethel. 
Survivors: son, Larry L. Bethel of Wichita, Father Francis Bethel of Hulbert, Okla.; sister, Imogene Williamson of Houston; grandson, Jesse J. Bethel of San Francisco. Memorial has been established with Hospice Care of Kansas. Hillside Funeral Home East.

Bolte-Eimer, Wanda Lee, 79, of Arlington, Texas, formerly of Wichita, retired Cessna Aircraft Co. employee, died Saturday, May 13, 2000. Service 1 p.m. Saturday, Resthaven Mortuary.
Mrs. Bolte-Eimer was a graduate of Eureka High School. After retiring from Cessna in 1980, she pursued her hobbies of gardening and ceramics. In August 1989, she moved to Texas and became actively involved with the Grand Prairie Senior Citizen's Center. As a result, she was named Senior Volunteer of the Year. Mrs. Bolte-Eimer also enjoyed the Senior Citizens' tour groups and traveled numerous places.
Survivors: son and daughter-in-law, Garry and Ruby Brower of Manhattan; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Jim Watkins of Arlington, Texas; grandson, Douglas R. Brower of Manhattan; granddaughter and companion, Stacey L. Watkins and Menford Sutton of Arlington; sister-in-law, Marron Bolte of Wann, Okla.; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Cary, Wayne B., 76, retired Postal Service mail carrier, died Sunday, May 14, 2000. Visitation 5 to 8 p.m. today, Cochran Mortuary. No local service. 
Survivors: son, Michael of Wichita; daughter, Mary Adams of Cedar Falls, Iowa; brother, Cletus of Wichita; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with American Cancer Society. Condolences may be sent to the family via www.cochranmortuary.com.

Cope, Ann Reeves, 80, of Sandy Spring, Md., formerly of Wichita, died Monday, May 1, 2000. Memorial services: 2:30 p.m., Sunday, May 28, 2000, Sandy Spring (Md.) Friends Meeting; 2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 11, 2000, University Friends Church, Wichita.
Mrs. Cope came to Wichita in 1972 when her husband, Harold Cope, became president of Friends University. Ann's life focused on being the president's wife and serving the college, the community and the Society of Friends in a number of ways. She was active in the United Society of Friends Women and the Friends World Committee for Consultation as well as University Friends Church.
Following Hal's retirement in 1979, they were Friends in Residence at Quaker study centers at Pendle Hill in Pennsylvania and Woodbrooke in England. In 1982, they went to Kenya for eight months to help the local Kenyans prepare for a Triennial World Conference of Friends. In 1984, the couple moved to Friends House Retirement Community in Sandy Spring, Md., where Ann continued here active participation in the broader Quaker community.
Survived by: husband, Harold; son, David Cope of Toronto, Canada; daughters, Sara Putnam of Orford, N.H., Beth McDonald of Wichita, Hannah Richter of Genoa, N.Y.; sister, Marian Reeves, brothers, Alfred Reeves, Ken Reeves, all of New York state; nine grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Earlham School of Religion, 228 College Avenue, Richmond, Ind. 47374, and Friends Committee on National Legislation, 245 Second St. NE., Washington, DC 20002. Muriel W. Barber Funeral Home, Laytonsville, Md.

Gahman, Kenneth E., 64, of Scottsdale, Ariz., formerly of Wichita, retired truck driver, died Tuesday, May 9, 2000. Service 1 p.m. today, Westside Freewill Baptist Church, Wichita. 
Survivors: wife, Joan; sons, Kenneth Gahman, Derek Hunsaker, both of Wichita, Pat Gahman of Owasso, Okla., Tony Buchanan of Peabody; daughters, Julie Dickinson of Kansas City, Mo., Sherry Bougouba of Broken Arrow, Okla., Lorie Hanock of Tulsa, Kimmie Perry of Augusta, Terri Williams of Scottsdale, Pam Gahman, Deanna Anderson, both of Wichita; brothers, Les of Branson, Mo., David, Bill, Jerry, all of Wichita; sister, Pearl Gahman of Louisiana; 23 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Wichita Children's Home. Broadway Mortuary.

Price, Henry Jr., 64, Coleman-Sunbeam laborer, died Saturday, May 13, 2000. Service pending. 
Survivors: wife, Foye Lee Price; sons, Shawn Price, Ronnie Hudson, both of Wichita, Ricky Benton of Atlanta, Ga., Gregory Hudson of Oklahoma City; daughters, Tennie Price, Karen Trezvant, both of Wichita, Shirley Anderson of Denver, Barbara Stone of Oklahoma City; mother, Ruthie Mae Simmons of Wichita; brother, Larry Simmons of Wichita; sisters, Ramona Jefferson of Palmdale, Calif., Loreada Benson of Wichita; 18 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Vann-Gettis Funeral Services.

Rudd, Dafna, 80, homemaker, died Sunday, May 14, 2000. Service 11 a.m. Saturday, Energy Cemetery, Comanche Texas. 
Survivors: sons, Michael of Wichita, Kenneth of San Antonio, Texas; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Downing & Lahey Mortuary East.

Shirley, Wayne, 70, Electronics Sales and Service co-owner, died Friday, May 12, 2000. Service 11 a.m. Wednesday, Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: companion, Wanda Auernheimer of Wichita; sons, George of Wichita, Charles of Missouri City, Texas; sister, Georgia Marie Brown of Lexington, Mo.; two grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church. Cochran Mortuary. Condolences may be sent to the family via www.cochranmortuary.com.

Spaght, Samuel Edward, 67, assistant USD 259 superintendent, died Friday, May 12, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Friday, Wichita Heights High School auditorium; memorial service at noon Saturday, Northeast Magnet School formerly Mathewson Junior High School. 
Survivors: wife, Doris M. "Peggy"; sister, Pearline Curtis of Chicago. Memorial has been established with Wichita School District "Grow Your Own Teachers" (GYOT). Jackson Mortuary.

Stiener, Adam L., 6, formerly of Saginaw, Mich., died Monday, May 8, 2000. Memorial service 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, East Heights United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: mother and stepfather, Christine (Stiener) and David Unkel of Wichita; father, Timothy Stiener, brother, T.J. Stiener, both of Saginaw; stepbrother, Shae Unkel, sister, Hanna Unkel, both of the home; grandparents, Harriet Combs, James and Judy Combs, Lynne Lee, all of Saginaw; stepgrandparents, Kevin and Connie Unkel of Wichita; great-grandparents, Lenore Hersem of Saginaw, Norm and Lola Stiener of Muskegon, Mich.; stepgreat-grandparents, Mima (Jean) Coy of Wichita, Peggy Unkel of Derby. Memorial has been established with East Heights United Methodist Church. Downing & Lahey Mortuary East.

Weidenhaft, Therese Anne, 74, homemaker, died Sunday, May 14, 2000. Rosary 7 p.m. Thursday, service 11 a.m. Friday, both at Church of the Magdalen. 
Survivors: husband, Fred; daughters, Scharron Bolles of Denver, Pam Paull of Abilene, Kim Weidenhaft of Wichita; brothers, John Willett of Citrus Heights, Calif., Quentin Willett of Topeka; sister, Marge Hohlous of San Antonio, Texas; two grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Hospice Care of Kansas and Church of the Magdalen. Resthaven Mortuary.

Bachelder, Joye, 69, retired Beech Aircraft Corp. computer blueprint supervisor, died Sunday, May 14, 2000. Service 10 a.m. Wednesday, Palmyra Baptist Church.
Mrs. Bachelder attended primary school in Clovis, N.M., and graduated from Clovis High School. She was a member of Palmyra Baptist Church, an American Red Cross volunteer for several years and a longtime 4-H leader in Butler county. 
Survivors: daughter and son-in-law, Connie and Kenneth Oliver of Burlington; sisters, Stella Pennick of Richland, Wash., Dorothea Louise Cain of Benton, Dora Jewell Lockhart of Maxia, Texas, Billie Jean Gross of Keller, Texas; half-sister, Inetha Heagy of Alaska; granddaughters and spouse, Machelle and Bryan Scogin of Valley Center, Monica Oliver of Emporia, Melissa Oliver of Burlington. Memorials have been established with Gideons International, Palmyra Baptist Church and American Red Cross. Bob Lamb Funeral Home, Whitewater.

Payne, Raymond LeRoy, 74, retired carpenter, former Santa Fe Railway employee, died Sunday, May 14, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Wednesday, Harveyville (Kan.) Cemetery. 
Survivors: sons, Edward of Denver, Roy of Benton; daughter, Shirley Scarbrough of Eureka; brothers, Robert of Burlingame, Allen of Tulsa; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with William Tyree VFW Post No. 11255, Carbondale. Carey Funeral Home.

Vogelman, Shirley Jeannene (Coats), 68, homemaker, died Friday, May 12, 2000. Service 10 a.m. Wednesday, Burns United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: husband, Rodney; son, Lindsey of Newton; daughters, Tresa Jones of Seneca, Marti Nellans of Burns, Becky Selm of Salina; seven grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Burns United Methodist Church and American Heart Association. Carlson Funeral Home, El Dorado.

Benoit, Camilla Marie, 68, retired St. Joseph Regional Medical Center dietary cook, died Monday, May 15, 2000. Rosary 7 p.m. Wednesday, Smith Mortuary; service 10 a.m. Thursday, St. Mary's Catholic Church. 
Survivors: husband, Oswald; sons and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Teri of Wickenburg, Ariz., Glenn of Mulvane, Daniel of Wichita; daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn and Tom Denning of Lawrence, Leanna and Joe Jandrakovic of Derby; brother, Dorious Desmarteau of Hays; sisters, Lucille Morel of Palco, Arlene Newell of Mesa, Ariz.; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Hospice House at Dry Creek.

Miller, Mary A., 71, homemaker and retired Miller's Auto Repair bookkeeper, died Monday, May 15, 2000. Service 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, First Christian Church. 
Survivors: husband, Virgil; daughter, Janye Mayfield of Amarillo, Texas; sisters, Barbara Hanney of Wichita, Peggy Blanchard of Dallas; two grandchildren. Carlson Funeral Home.

Hilyard, Bruce Dean, 62, retired Kansas Gas & Electric Co. employee, died Sunday, May 14, 2000. Visitation 3 to 7 p.m. today, Timmons Funeral Home, Fredonia; service 11 a.m. Wednesday, Springhill Cemetery, rural Independence. 
Survivors: wife, Virginia; sons, Bruce Jr. of Anthony, John of Tecumseh; sister, Dorothy Parrett of Independence; one grandchild. Memorial has been established with Fredonia Regional Health Care Foundation.

Montoya, Diana Marie, 39, True's IGA deli and bakery manager, died Monday, May 15, 2000. Service 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Weakley Cemetery, rural New Albany. 
Survivors: son, Nathan Young, daughter, Kayli Montoya, parents, Bill and Judy Ward, all of Fredonia; brothers, Douglas Ward of Galva, Chuck Ward of Fredonia; sisters, Debra Marshall of Corpus Christi, Texas, Karen Bender of Larned. Memorial has been established with Lincoln Elementary School. Timmons Funeral Home.

Walker, Eugene H., 75, formerly of Wichita, retired Excel Corp. salesman, died Saturday, May 13, 2000. Service 10 a.m. Wednesday, Resthaven Gardens of Memory. 
Survivors: son, Edward of Overland Park; daughter, Kim Payne of Charleston, S.C.; two grandchildren. Resthaven Mortuary.

Devine, Elsie Mae (Wendt), 99, homemaker and former teacher, died Sunday, May 14, 2000. Services Wednesday: 11 a.m., Farris-Feuerborn Memorial Chapel, Garnett; 3 p.m., Rest Lawn Cemetery, Coffeyville.
Survived by several nieces and nephews. Memorial has been established with Anderson County Long Term Care Facility.

Williams, Norine Hackney Callaway, 78, retired Greensburg State Bank bookkeeper, died Sunday, May 14, 2000. Service 2 p.m. today, First United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: son, Randy of Hutchinson; brother, Robert Hackney, sister, Audra Peppard, both of Coldwater; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with First United Methodist Church, Kiowa County Memorial Hospital and Southwind Hospice. Fleener Funeral Home.

Rooks, Bernice E., 85, retired Cessna Aircraft Co. sheet metal assembler, died Monday, May 15, 2000. Service 3 p.m. Thursday, Resthaven Gardens of Memory, Wichita. 
Survivors: husband, Kenneth; brother, Curtis Enloe of Sacramento, Calif.; sisters, Dorothy Brooks of Moody, Texas, Ruby Downing of Temple, Texas. Memorial has been established with American Cancer Society. Resthaven Mortuary, Wichita.

Brinkmeyer, Joye Edna, 87, homemaker, died Sunday, May 14, 2000. Service 10 a.m. Wednesday, Elliott Mortuary. 
Survivors: husband, Charles; daughters, Joan Schweer of Olsburg, Juanita Regehr Christensen of Thornton, Colo., Charlene Neill of Fort Atkinson, Wis.; brother, Virgil Smith of Hutchinson; sisters, Emadae Wright of Sun City, Ariz., Oma Decker, Mary Burns, Ruth Spivey, Ruby Jacques, June Burns, all of Hutchinson; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; one stepgreat-grandchild. Memorial has been established with South Hutchinson United Methodist Church.

McCarter, John L., 85, retired Postal Service mail carrier, died Sunday, May 14, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Wednesday, Elliott Mortuary. 
Survivors: daughters, Ellen Austin of Tempe, Ariz., Donna Triebe of St. Louis; brothers, Harry of Great Bend, Ted of Overland Park; sister, Frances Mauk of Leesburg, Fla.; two grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Tenth Avenue United Methodist Church.

McKenzie, George A., 71, retired Morton Salt Co. customer service representative, died Sunday, May 14, 2000. Service 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Elliott Mortuary. 
Survivors: wife, Ilo; sons, Steve, Bob, Brian, all of Omaha; daughters, Kathy Dougall of Glendale, Ariz., Nancy Lungren of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; stepson, Mike Alger of Hutchinson; stepdaughters, Gloria Lamb of Mustang, Okla., Janet Balzer of McPherson; sister, Lora Findley of Grand Island, Neb.; 16 grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren. Memorial has been established with Kidney Dialysis Foundation.

Montoya, Laura Kjensrud, 42, Midland Credit Management agent, died Monday, May 15, 2000. Memorial services will be held at later date. 
Survivors: husband, Leo; daughters, Rebecca Dukelow, Elizabeth Dukelow, both of Hutchinson, Brianna Dukelow of Lawrence; mother, Della Kjensrud of Mayville, N.D.; brothers, Dale Kjensrud of Baraboo, Wis., Jerry Kjensrud of Hillsboro, Ore., Jim Kjensrud of Tracy, Calif.; sisters, Cindy Christianson of Bloomfield, Colo., Jan Knutson of Stoughton, Wis., Pam Murphy of Kindred, N.D. Elliott Mortuary.

Savidge, Mary Alice, 84, homemaker, died Sunday, May 14, 2000. Service 1 p.m. Wednesday, Johnson Mortuary. 
Survivors: sons, Michael of Lansing, David of Chanute; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Chanute First United Methodist Church and American Heart Association. Johnson Mortuary.

Randall, Elva Dian, 86, former Larned Courts Motel housekeeper, died Saturday, May 13, 2000. Service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Larned Cemetery. 
Survivors: son, Don of Natchitoches, La.; daughters, Shirley Hauser, JoAnn Stoy, both of Larned; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Larned Emergency Medical Service. Beckwith Mortuary.

Stubby, Edna, 90, homemaker, died Monday, May 15, 2000. Service 2 p.m. Wednesday, Koerner Heights Mennonite Brethren Church. 
Survivors: sons, Gilmer, Donovan, Rodney, Earl, all of Newton, Loren of McPherson, Jerry of Inman; daughters, Janet Hubbard of Wichita, Helen Saylor of Newton; brother, Raymond Unruh of Wichita; sister, Marlis Brunner of Romma; 18 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Kansas Christian Home Fellowship of John. Petersen Funeral Home.

Lutz, Harry F. "Swede," 95, of Wichita, former Western Times editor and publisher, Kansas House of Representatives member and Peoples State Bank vice-president, died Sunday, May 14, 2000. Service 10:30 a.m. (MT), United Methodist Church. 
Survivors: son, Ward of Athens, Ala.; daughter, Helen Bullock of Wichita; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Sharon Springs United Methodist Church. Koons Funeral Home.

Johnson, Patrick Doyle, 34, of Fort Pierce, Fla., formerly of Ulysses, middle school technology teacher, died Saturday, May 13, 2000. Memorial service 10 a.m. Saturday, First United Methodist Church, Ulysses. 
Survivors: parents, Carl and Deanna of Ulysses; brother, Keenan of Phoenix; sister, Jill Fishburn of Tempe, Ariz.; grandparents, Doyle and Bonnie Nash of Ulysses. Memorials have been established with First United Methodist Church Restoration Fund and Grant County Scholarship Foundation. Garnand Funeral Home.

Ward, Martha L., 70, retired Gibsons Discount Center hardware manager, died Friday, May 12, 2000. Service 2 p.m. today, Cochran Mortuary, Wichita. 
Survivors: sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Janel Ward, Mike and Judy Ward, all of Valley Center; brother, Jack Clark of Versailles, Mo.; sister, Margaret Wetzel of Kansas City, Mo.; grandchildren, Lisa, April, Hayden, Hanna, Amber and David Ward II. Memorials have been established with Wichita Children's Home and American Lung Association. Condolences may be sent to the family via www.cochranmortuary.com.

Treft, Vernon Thomas, 48, Braums and Futures Unlimited Inc. janitor, died Sunday, May 14, 2000. Service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Day Funeral Home. 
Survivors: brother, Monty of Wellington; sister, Jolene Falls of Enid, Okla. Memorial has been established with Futures Unlimited.
Cain, Albertha Marie, 83, retired laboratory technician, died Saturday, May 13, 2000. Wake 7:30 p.m. today, service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, both at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, Hazard, Neb. 
Survivors: husband, Elmer; sons, John of Topeka, Rich of Louisberg; daughter, Mary Ellen Gray of Whitewater; sisters, Adeline Rasmussen, Lourine Nelson, both of Litchfield, Neb., Delores Santero of Kansas City, Mo.; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Bob Lamb Funeral Home.

ALLEN P. CROSS
Allen P. Cross, 79, of Valley Center, Cross Auto owner and aircraft and automotive dealer, died May 7, 1998. Funeral services were Monday morning at St. Jude Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia; sons, Allen Jr., Max, both of Wichita, Douglas of Bailey, Colo., Carson of Derby; daughters, Diane Cross-Robbins of Park City, Beverly Bishop, Catherine Cross, both of Wichita; brothers, Clifford of Park City, Cecil of Hobbs, N.M.; sisters, Margaret Sublette of Spring Hill, Fla., Eugenia Simpson of San Diego, Grace Trotter of Pelzer, S.C.; 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
A memorial has been established with the church. DeVorss Flanagan-Hunt Mortuary had charge.

RUSSELL L. SANDERSON
Russell L. Sanderson, 63, of Derby, brother of Walter Sanderson of Valley Center, died May 7, 1998. He was a retired Boeing Wichita manager. Funeral services were Monday afternoon at Resthaven Mortuary, Wichita.
Other survivors include his sons, Richard, Rob, both of Derby; brother, Virgil of Wichita; sisters, Ina Chance of Hamilton, Mont., Ola Mason of Richmond, Calif., Lena Crews of San Marcos, Calif., and two grandchildren.

RUSSELL G. MOORE
Russell G. Moore, 67, of Cheney, formerly of rural Valley Center, died May 6, 1998. He was a retired Ritchie Inc. construction worker. Funeral services were Saturday at Lakeview Funeral Home, Wichita.
He was one of the pilots who used to drop the pingpong balls during Valley Center Fall Festival.
Survivors include his wife, Sylvia; daughter, Melody of Lebanon, Pa.; stepsons, Dean Adams of Wichita, Jim Adams of Newton, Doug Adams of Neosho, Mo.; stepdaughter, Ruth Adams-Scott, brothers, Charles, Donald, all of Wichita; sisters, Clara Fieldcamp of Cleveland, Okla., Mildred Coots of Wichita; 15 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
A memorial has been established with First Assembly of God, Cheney.

MABLE NORDSTEDT
Mable Alberta Nordstedt, 82, of Valley Center, housewife, died Feb. 11, 1998. She has been a resident of Wheat State Manor of Whitewater since 1990. 
Friends may call from 7 to 9 tonight (Thursday) at Baker Funeral Home, Valley Center. Funeral services are at 11 a.m. Friday at Valley Center Christian Church with Rev. Gerald Zuck officiating.
Burial will be at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Bentley.
She was born Oct. 24, 1915, at Furley, the daughter of Chester Arthur Rhoades and Lena Ethel Carnahan. She married George Robert Nordstedt on Feb. 26, 1935. He died Feb. 3, 1998.
Survivors include her sons, Larry Nordstedt of Valley Center, Robert Nordstedt of Clearwater; sisters, Betty Whittington and Louise Slenker of Valley Center; Nellie Davis of Wewoka, Okla., Pauline McKibban of St. Ann, Mo.; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
A memorial has been established with the Alzheimer's Association.

MEREDITH CHRISTLIEB
Meredith Earl Christlieb, 85, of Eureka, brother of Eula Holcomb of Kechi, died Feb. 8, 1998. He was a retired farmer and rancher. Funeral services are at 2 p.m. today (Thursday) at Janesville Cemetery, Hamilton.
Other survivors include his son, Ron of Bartlesville, Okla.; daughter, Elizabeth Steeler of Dewey, Okla.; sisters, Daisy Martin of Hutchinson, Della Stafford of Albuquerque; seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Campbell-Kelley Funeral Home has charge.

DONIS D. EATON
Donis D. Eaton, 74, of Wichita, brother of Doyle Eaton of Valley Center, died Feb. 3, 1998. He was a retired Wichita public schools educator. Funeral services were Friday morning at Linwood Church of the Nazarene, Wichita.
Other survivors include his wife, Twila; sons, Doug of Frederick, Md., Merlin of Warsaw, Mo., Mark, Randy, both of Wichita; brothers, Charles of Troup, Texas, Wayne of Kansas City; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
A memorial has been established with Linwood Church of the Nazarene. DeVorss Flanagan-Hunt Mortuary had charge.

KATHLEEN LAMBERTZ
Kathleen Ann Lambertz, 47, of Wichita, sister of Michael Lesperance of Valley Center and daughter of Lynn Nixon of Park City, died Feb. 5, 1998. She was office manager for Lambertz Co. Rosary was Sunday evening and funeral services were Monday morning, both at Church of the Magdalen.
Survivors include her husband, Chuck, son, Charlie, daughter, Katie, all of the home.
Memorials have been established with Idiopathic Pulmonary Interstitial Fibrosis Research, Magdalen Parent Teacher Organization and Kapaun Mount Carmel Stage Union. Downing & Lahey Mortuary had charge.

MARIE DUERKSEN
Marie Duerksen, 96, of Hesston, mother of Dillard Duerksen and Jay Duerksen, all of Valley Center, died Feb. 11, 1998. Friends may call from 1 to 9 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Hesston. Funeral services are at 11 a.m. Saturday at First Mennonite Church, Newton.
Other survivors include her daughters, Aldene and Melvin Stucky of Newton, Leona and Ken Arthurs of Denver, Janice and Don Dyck, of Bessie, Okla.; son, Monty and Shirley Duerksen of Lenexa; nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Memorials have been established with the church and Schowalter Villa.

IDA JANE DAVIS
Ida Jane Davis, 76, of Wichita, retired Valley Center elementary school teacher, died July 9, 1998. Funeral services were Saturday at Wichita Park Cemetery.
Survivors include her husband, James; sons, Dan of Denver, William of Atlanta, Ga.; brother, James Latta of Kansas City, Kan., and two grandchildren.
A memorial has been established with the American Cancer Society. Hillside Funeral Home Midtown had charge.

F. DEAN MONROE
F. Dean Monroe, 72, of Wichita, father of Sheri Boyer of Kechi, died July 8, 1998. He was the retired owner of Monroe Retail Liquor Store. Funeral services were Friday morning at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church.
Other survivors include his wife, Juanita; son, Ted of Wichita; daughters, Linda McIntyre, Rosanna McCafferty, Susan Ludwick, all of Wichita; 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
A memorial has been established with 99 Springs Park Fund, c/o Beverly Hewitt, P.O. Box 98, Isabel, Kan. 67104. Cochran Mortuary had charge.

GWENDOLYNN LEMKE
Gwendolynn E. Lemke, 81, of Anthony, mother of Vickie Jelinek of Valley Center, died July 10, 1998. She was a retired bookkeeper and clerk. Funeral services are at 10 a.m. today (Thursday) at Forest Park Cemetery.
Other survivors include her sons, Michael of Whitewater, David of Gueda Springs; daughter, Suellen Mathews of Fort Worth; sister, Betty Durant of Anthony; 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Elliott Mortuary has charge.

WILLIAM CARROLL
William Leon Carroll, 68, of Wichita, nephew of Marie Gregory and Opal Weippert, both of Valley Center, died July 9, 1998. Funeral services were Tuesday morning at Wichita Park Cemetery.
Other survivors include his cousin and caregiver, Ernestine Turner of Wichita.
Old Mission Mortuary had charge.

MARY HESS
Mary Ruth Hess, 76, of Valley Center, died Aug. 21, 1999. She was a retired clerk for the Sedgwick County Appraiser and retired Boeing Electronics worker. Funeral services were Wednesday morning at Baker Funeral Home with Rev. Tal Tittsworth of First United Methodist Church officiating. Burial was in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Wichita.
She was born Feb. 9, 1923, in Hunnewell, the daughter of Benjamin Arthur Ellsworth and Ollie Mae Schraeder. She married Daniel J. Hess on June 20, 1947. He survives of Valley Center.
Other survivors include her son, Dale Hess of Valley Center; daughter, Joyce Marie Rogers of Hot Springs, Ark., and sister, Winifred Mae Plett of Windemere, Fla.
Memorials have been established with Alzheimers Association, 5014 E. Central, Wichita 67028; Humane Society, 4218 Southeast Blvd., Wichita 67210, and Via Christi Foundation.

HELEN WHITE
Helen Aletha White, 91, of Enid, Okla., formerly of Wichita, died Aug. 21, 1999. 
Services were Tuesday morning at Cochran Mortuary with Rev. Dale E. Kelley officiating. Pallbearers were grandsons Robin White, Marc White, Kris White, Darren White, Craig Wilson and Todd Moore. Lori Moore was soloist and Alan Malaby was organist. Burial was at Kechi Cemetery.
She was born Jan. 5, 1908, in Caruthersville, Mo., the daughter of William B. and Ollie Ann McCoy. At age 1, her familiy moved to Muskogee, Okla., then later to Haskell, Okla., where she spent her early childhood. In 1933, the family moved to Wichita. She attended Dague Business College and was employed in a suite of offices for three doctors. 
In 1930, she married Howard B. "Jack" White. They owned and operated the service station at 53rd North and Meridian for many years and later lived at 208 N. Park. He preceded her in death, as did her parents, a brother, three sisters, a grandson and a great-grandson. She enjoyed watching things grow, flowers, crafts, painting and being busy.
Survivors include her sons, Gene of Wichita, Jack Duane of Holiday Island, Ark., Randall of Jupiter, Fla.; daughters, Judy Wilson of Enid, Sue Johnson of Craig, Neb.; sister, Jane Marie McCoy of Great Bend; 12 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren.
A memorial has been etablished with Hospice Circle of Love, 529 N. Grand, Enid, Okla. 73701.

FRANK HILL
Frank L. Hill, 85, of Valley Center, retired farmer-stockman, died Aug. 19, 1999. Funeral services were Monday morning at Furley United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth; sons, Jack Johnson of Fort Scott, Dennis of rural Benton, Ronnie of Whitewater; half brother, Harry Bader of Sedgwick; half sister, Velma Bader of Wichita; 10 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren.
Memorials have been established with the church building fund and Wheat State Manor. Bob Lamb Funeral Home, Whitewater, had charge.

KENNETH PEARSON
Kenneth R. Pearson, 56, of Valley Center, Pearson Dozer Service owner and operating engineer, died Aug. 24, 1999. Services are at 1 p.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church, Valley Center.
Survivors include his wife, Donna, of the home; son, Joe L. Pearson of Maize; daughter, Kathaleene R. Quiring of Valley Center; brothers, James Pearson of Hobbs, N.M., David Pearson of Austin, Texas, Don Pearson of Valley Center; 16 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
A memorial fund for a headstone for Pearson has been established. Friends may donate at Betty's Kountry Kitchen, 218 W. Main, Valley Center.
Cochran Mortuary has charge.

VINCE RICKE
Vince L. Ricke, 67, of Wichita, brother of Alvena Massey of Valley Center, died Jan. 15, 1999. He was the owner of Ricke's Cafe. Rosary was Tuesday evening and funeral services were Wednesday morning, both at St. Anne's Catholic Church, Wichita.
Other survivors include his wife, Joan; sons, Greg, Mike; daughter, Marsha Waters, all of Wichita; brothers, John of California, Jimmy of Texas; sisters, Cecilia Roberts of Palm Coast, Fla., and six grandchildren.
A memorial has been established with the Alzheimer's Association. Resthaven Mortuary had charge.

CORA DORTON
Cora Ann Dorton, 73, of Wichita, sister of Catherine Newton of Park City, died Jan. 13, 1999. She was a retired Southwestern Bell switchboard operator. Funeral services were Monday morning at Kechi Cemetery.
Other survivors include her brother, Dan Pennington of Wichita; sister, Colleen Wallace of Big Stone Gap, Va., and one grandchild.
Hillside Funeral Home East had charge.

CLETA GARRETT
Cleta L. Garrett, 87, of Council Grove, sister of Laura Williams of Valley Center, died Jan. 17, 1999. She was a homemaker. Funeral services were Wednesday afternoon at Kendall Funeral Chapel.
Other survivors include her son, Allen of Wichita; brother, Charles Stone of Council Grove; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
A memorial has been established with Twin Lakes Healthcare Center.

REV. DAVID CORDELL
Rev. David B. Cordell, 65, of Newport, Ark., died Jan. 16, 1999. He was pastor at First Church of God in Valley Center from 1972 to 1975. Funeral services were Tuesday afternoon at First Baptist Church in Newport. Burial was in Watson Cemetery.
He was a pastor for 35 years, currently pastoring First Church of God in Newport. He was a member of the Ministerial Alliance, served as the Kansas state youth director for three years, and was on many church boards throughout his ministry. Prior to becoming a minister, he was employed by Victor Metals Corp. for 13 years. A 1969 graduate of Mid America Bible College of Oklahoma City, he was awarded the Spirit of Mid America honorary doctorate from there Feb. 1, 1995. He served in the Army five years and was active in the Army National Guard 20 years. Cordell coached little league baseball and worked with the American Legion baseball program.
Survivors include his wife, Ethelene of Newport; children, Gail and Dennis Sutherland of Clayton, La., Melvona and Steve Ahart of Newport, David Jesse and Donna Cordell of Newport, Mark John and Nellie Cordell of Gulf Port, Miss.; brother, Charles Cordell Jr. of Newport; sister, Sue Roberts of Vidalia, La.; 12 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
A memorial has been established with First Baptist Church Family Life Center, Second and Main, Newport, Ark. 72112. Jackson's Newport Funeral Home had charge.