Roger Parks Roger Parks, 54, of Keller, Texas, brother and brother-in-law of Kelly and Debbie Parks of Valley Center, died March 27, 2002. He was a Bell Helicopter engineer. Memorial service will be held in Texas. Burial will be at Hoisington, Kan. Service dates and times are pending. Alfred Smart Alfred W. Smart, 74, of Derby, father and father-in-law of Pam “Pete” and Ed Sichley of Valley Center, died June 20, 2002. He was a retired Boeing Wichita proposal manager. Service was June 24 at Woodlawn United Methodist Church, Derby. Ella Novotny Ella Josephine Novotny, 93, of Park City, formerly of Plainville, retired teacher and bookkeeper, died June 20, 2002. Service was June 25 at Resthaven Gardens of Memory, Wichita. Hylas Seimers Hylas Otto “Johnny” Seimers, 82, of Wellington, father of Marta Rohrback of Valley Center, died Feb. 23, 2003. He was a retired Plessey-Midwest laborer. Service is at 2:30 p.m. today (Thursday) at Frank Funeral Home, Wellington. DON MOSER Don Moser, 73, of Wichita, father of Stephanie Moser of Valley Center, died Jan. 22, 2007. Leo Taylor Leo Bruce Taylor, 67, of Wichita, father of Rick Taylor of Valley Center, died Sept. 25, 2002. He was a Chance Manufacturing salesman. Service was Sept. 30 at Kechi cemetery. McLaughlin, donor of land for park, dies The man who donated land for McLaughlin Park in Valley Center has died. Ronald Kehl Ronald D. Kehl, 61, of Wellington, formerly of Valley Center, died Sept. 25, 2002. He was a retired mechanic. Memorial service was Sept. 27 in Kansas City, Mo. Vernon Woods Vernon R. Woods, 86, of Newton, father of Marjorie Wells of Park City, died Sept. 27, 2002. He was a retired Santa Fe Railway engineer and fireman. Service was Oct. 1 at Petersen Funeral Home, Newton. William Morris William Lee Morris, 79, of Wellington, brother of Gloria Baird of Valley Center, died Sept. 27, 2002. He was a retired Boeing Wichita inspector. Service was Sept. 30 at Prairie Lawn cemetery. Charles Emler Charles Franklin “Charlie” Emler, 82, of Valley Center, died Dec. 31, 2001. He was a retired Arkansas Valley State Bank president. Service was Jan. 7 at First United Methodist Church, Valley Center. Dorothy Silverthorne Dorothy E. Silverthorne, 84, of Park City, homemaker, died Jan. 6, 2002. Service was Jan. 9 at Hillside Funeral Home East, Wichita. Jan Peterson Jan J. Jeurink Peterson, 49, of Park City, U.S.D. 259 Mayberry Middle School special education teacher, died Dec. 31, 2001. Service was Jan. 7 at Woodridge Christian Church. Johnny Brandon Johnny L. Brandon, 63, of Park City, retired Metal Fab sheet metal mechanic, died Jan. 1, 2002. Service was Jan. 4 at rural Kechi cemetery. Marie Seidl Marie E. Seidl, 96, of Wichita, retired Bond Bakery and Steffens Dairy bookkeeper, died Jan. 8, 2002. Service is at 10 a.m. today (Thursday) at Cochran Mortuary. Burial is at 10 a.m. Friday at Elmwood cemetery, Beloit. Mildred Strickler Mildred Virginia Strickler, 76, of Towanda, mother of Charlie Strickler of Valley Center, died Dec. 30, 2001. She was a homemaker. Service was Jan. 4 at Campbell-Kelley Funeral Home, Eureka. Ritchie Fifer Ritchie W. Fifer, 48, of Wichita, brother of Diana Fultz of Valley Center, died Jan. 4, 2002. He was a self-employed painter. Service was Jan. 8 at Broadway Mortuary. Vernon Sullivan Vernon Sullivan, 81, of Valley Center, retired Derby Oil Refinery supervisor and farmer, died Jan. 6, 2002. Service is at 1:30 p.m. today (Thursday) at First United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Valley cemetery, Valley Township, Reno County. Virginia Herrman Virginia M. Herrman, 75, of Gorham, mother of Colleen Kasson of Kechi, died Dec. 31, 2001. She was a licensed practical nurse. Memorial service, vigil and rosary were Jan. 2 at Cline’s Mortuary. Service was Jan. 3 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Calvin Hoogendoorn Calvin L. Hoogendoorn, 69, of Valley Center, retired Army sergeant first class and Boeing Wichita avionics technician, died Nov. 8, 2001. Service was Nov. 12 at Resthaven Mortuary. Glenn Olson Glenn C. Olson of Overland Park, formerly of Valley Center, died Nov. 6, 2001. Private service was held at Lakeview cemetery, Wichita. Friends are invited to a memorial service at 2 p.m. Saturday at Crossroads Church, RCA, 10551 Quivira Road, Overland Park. The church is at I-435 and Quivira, directly across the street from Overland Park Regional Hospital. Hilda Davis Hilda E. Davis, 80, of Griffith, Ind., sister of Bill Thompson of Valley Center and Rogene Matson of Kechi, died Nov. 11, 2001. Vera Berry-Duncan Vera Ruth Berry-Duncan, 89, of Valley Center, retired Beltone Audiology and Hearing Aid Service employee and Valley Center Junior High secretary, died Nov. 9, 2001. Memorial service was Nov. 13 at First United Methodist Church, Valley Center. Walter Bartel Walter J. Bartel, 86, of Hillsboro, brother of Richard Bartel of Valley Center, died Nov. 6, 2001. He was a farmer and stockman. Service was Nov. 12 at Trinity Mennonite Church, Hillsboro. Bill Stoops Bill Dean Stoops, 72, of Valley Center, radio installer for Raytheon Avionics, died Nov. 2, 2001. Service was Nov. 6 at Calvary Baptist Church. Burial was at Hillside cemetery, Sedgwick. Bobbie Purcell Bobbie Max “Bob” Purcell, 74, of Wichita, father of Rhonda Purcell of Park City, died Nov. 2, 2001. He was a retired Boeing Wichita chemical engineer. Service was Nov. 6 at Old Mission Mortuary. Bona Johnson Bona Jean Larsen Johnson, 67, of Nevada, mother and mother-in-law of Connie Johnson and Edwin Merkel of Valley Center, died Oct. 29, 2001, after a three-year battle with lymphoma. She was a dietician in the Le Sueur Public Schools, retiring after 27 years. Memorial service was Nov. 2 at Walton’s Chapel of the Valley in Carson City, Nev. Faundalee Deines Faundalee Vinita Deines, 73, of Park City, homemaker, died Oct. 30, 2001. Service was Nov. 2 at rural Kechi cemetery. Waunita Kaltenbach Waunita Satterthwaite Kaltenbach, 77, of El Dorado, retired SRS clerk, died Nov. 3, 2001. Service was Nov. 6 at First United Methodist Church, Valley Center. Graveside service was the same day at Sunset Lawns cemetery. Wilma Bishop Wilma Jane Schaede Bishop, 75, of Dodge City, formerly of Valley Center, died Nov. 6, 2001. She was a retired bookkeeper for Clearwater Trucking, Wichita. Visitation is from 1 to 4 p.m. today (Thursday) at Baker Funeral Home, Valley Center. Funeral is at 10 a.m. Friday at Baker’s. Burial is at 1 p.m. Friday at Yates Center cemetery, Yates Center. Clinton Mann Clinton C. Mann, 72, of Valley Center, retired Learjet Inc. sheetmetal employee, died Oct. 24, 2001. Service was Oct. 26 at Wichita Park Mausoleum. Cody Gatton Cody Kent Gatton, 18, of Stafford, great-nephew of Leroy and Jackie Brown of Valley Center, died Oct. 24, 2001. He was a John Deere Co. industrial equipment mechanic student. Service was Oct. 27 at First Baptist Church, St. John, with minister David A. Ford officiating. Burial was at Trinity cemetery, Hudson. Edith Mann Edith Mary Mann, 76, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of John and Penny Mann of Valley Center, died Oct. 29, 2001. She was a homemaker. Service is at 2 p.m. today (Thursday) at Smith Mortuary, Haysville. Edward Skupa Edward A. Skupa, 89, of Haddam, father of Keith Skupa of Valley Center, died Oct. 24, 2001. He was a Civil Service map surveyor. Service was Oct. 27 at Haddam United Methodist Church. Nema Godwin Nema Godwin, 77, of Derby, mother of Glenda Sharer of Valley Center, died Oct. 24, 2001. She was a retired El Paso Water Co. secretary. Service was Oct. 29 at First Presbyterian Church. Wayne Utt Wayne A. Utt, 82, of Mulvane, father of Jerrie Molina of Park City, died Oct. 15, 2001. He was a retired Beech Aircraft Corp. Dept. 17 upholstery foreman. Service was Oct. 18 at Mulvane United Methodist Church. Charles Haddock Charles William “Chuck” Haddock, 47, of Valley Center, self-employed heavy equipment operator, died Oct. 16, 2001. Private family service. Glen Koch Glen J. Koch, 84, of Valley Center, retired Groendyke Transport truck driver, died Oct. 21, 2001. Service was Oct. 24 at Resthaven Mortuary, Wichita. Inez Oldham Inez A. Oldham, 80, of Wichita, mother of David F. Oldham and grandmother of Brenda R. Buck, both of Park City, died Oct. 17, 2001. She was a retired Dillons meat wrapper. No service. Landon Unruh Landon Tate Unruh, 12, of Great Bend, grandson of Duane and Pamela Langhover and great-grandson of Eldine Shaw, all of Valley Center, died Oct. 19, 2001. Service was Oct. 23 at First Assembly of God with Rev. J.P. McCamey and Rev. Joseph Voss officiating. Burial was at Great Bend. Lorraine Thorpe Lorraine Duana Beery Thorpe, 77, of Valley Center, homemaker, died Oct. 21, 2001. Nolan Gorham Charles Nolan Gorham, 56, of Valley Center, automotive parts salesman, died Oct. 18, 2001. Memorial service was Oct. 22 at Valley Center Assembly of God with Pastor Bobby Massey officiating. Betty Simpson Betty Stafford Simpson, 70, of Powell, Wyo., formerly of Valley Center, died Oct. 10, 2001. Memorial service was Oct. 17 at First United Methodist Church, Powell. Flara Ronningen Flara Gean Brown Ronningen, 63, of Andover, St. Joseph hospital environmental services employee, died Oct. 13, 2001, at Rose Hill. Service was Oct. 16 at Valley Center Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with Bro. Darren Baron officiating. Burial was at Fairview cemetery, Hutchinson. Mabel Webster Mabel C. Webster, 90, of Wellington, mother of Clifford Webster of Park City, died Oct. 9, 2001. She was a homemaker. Service was Oct. 12 at First Baptist Church. Robert Phillips Robert Ralph Phillips, 87, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Trudy and Tom Strunk of Valley Center, died Oct. 16, 2001. Virginia Haggart Virginia K. Haggart, 89, of Russell, aunt of Martha Smith Eby of Valley Center, died Oct. 10, 2001. She was a retired Washburn College librarian. Memorial service was Oct. 12 at Pohlman’s Mortuary. Catharine Bunnell Catharine Isabelle Bunnell, 82, of Oklahoma City, Okla., died Oct. 3, 2001. She was retired from National Cash Register, Wichita. Service was Oct. 5 at Christ Church, Yukon, Okla., and Oct. 6 at Knox City cemetery, Knox City, Mo. Dorothy Poland Dorothy Peavler Poland, 91, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Helen and Merle Galyon of Valley Center, died Oct. 6, 2001. She was a homemaker and retired Wichita Cowtown Museum caretaker. Service was Oct. 10 at Wichita Park Mausoleum. Ennis Hogland Ennis H. Hogland, 87, of Wichita, former U.S. Treasury Department clerk, died Oct. 1, 2001. Service was Oct. 4 at Cochran Mortuary. John Ricke John Henry Ricke, 78, of Zenda, brother of Alvena Massey of Valley Center, died Oct. 2, 2001. He was a retired McDonnell Douglas employee. Rosary was Oct. 4 at Livingston Funeral Home and service was Oct. 5 at St. John Catholic Church, Zenda. Laura Onstott Laura Mae Onstott, 78, of Valley Center, retired Gunning Wholesale vice president, died Oct. 7, 2001. Service was Oct. 10 at First United Methodist Church and burial was at Kechi cemetery, Kechi. Lindsey Reifschneider Lindsey Jo Reifschneider, 15, of Lansing, Lansing High School student, died Oct. 7, 2001. Service was Oct. 10 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Leavenworth. Lyle Raymond Lyle E. Raymond, 82, of Clyde, brother of Terry Raymond of Valley Center, died Oct. 7, 2001. No local service. Burial is in Oberlin cemetery, Oberlin. Melvin Barrett Melvin Lester Barrett, 82, of Colby, father of Nancy Walker of Valley Center, died Oct. 6, 2001. He was a farmer. A memorial book can be signed from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday at Harrison Chapel, 190 S. Franklin, Colby. Service is at 11 a.m. Saturday at Colby United Methodist Church, Colby, with Pastor James Mardock officiating. Burial of cremains will be in Beulah cemetery, Colby, at a later date. William Benton William “Gib” Benton, 74, of Wichita, father of Carol Benton of Valley Center, died Sept. 29, 2001. He was a retired wheat mill employee. Memorial service was Oct. 6 at Faith Community Church. Clara Moore Clara Belle Moore, 89, of Derby, grandmother of Ben Steven Kelley of Valley Center, died Oct. 21, 2005. She was a retired Cudahy Packing cook. Service was Oct. 24 at El Paso cemetery. Jack White Jack Duane White, 71, of Holiday Island at Eureka Springs, Ark., brother and brother-in-law of Judy and Lloyd Wilson of Valley Center, died Oct. 25, 2005. Thomas Lindsted Thomas Roy Lindsted, 20, of Sedgwick, Wichita State University student, died Oct. 20, 2005. Service was Oct. 25 at Community Bible Chapel in Bel Aire. Lloyd Patterson Lloyd D. Patterson, 94 of Benton, father of Dean Patterson and brother of Marguerite Falk, both of Valley Center, died Jan. 25, 2003. He was a farmer. Service was Jan. 28 at Furley United Methodist Church with Pastors Howard Martin and Donald Patterson officiating. Burial was at Green Valley cemetery. DONALD THOMPSON Donald Ellit Thompson, 103, of Wichita, father of Teddy Lee Thompson and grandfather of Julie Evans, both of Valley Center, died Feb. 25, 2006, of congestive heart failure. EDNA HENRY Edna Dora Henry, 89, of Emporia, mother of Douglas Henry of Valley Center, died Feb. 24, 2006. GEORGINA MULKEY Georgina Ruth Mulkey, 77, of Derby, mother and mother-in-law of Pamela and Michael Porter of Valley Center, died Feb. 23, 2006. JEROME SCHAPLOWSKY Jerome Schaplowsky of Park City died Feb. 25, 2006. JOHN KELLY John H. Kelly, 74, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Sandra and Leroy Chaput of Park City, died Feb. 24, 2006. LILLIE LECHNER Lillie “Maxine” McIlvain Lechner, 79, of Wichita, mother of Kyle Lechner of Park City, died Feb. 25, 2006. PHYLLIS OHNMEISS Phyllis J. Ohnmeiss, 66, of Wichita, mother of Victor W. Stamm of Park City, died Feb. 24, 2006. BASIL RICHARDS Basil M. Richards, 91, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Marvin and Darlene Richards of Valley Center, died March 5, 2006. BERNA MARCH Berna D. “Bernie” March, 68, of Haysville, mother and mother-in-law of Ron and Linda March of Park City, died Feb. 27, 2006. BRIAN HUGHES Brian Keith Hughes, 31, of Valley Center, died March 2, 2006, as the result of an accident in Rapid City, S.D. CAROLYN KING Carolyn Mae King, 62, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Roger and Karla King of Bel Aire, died Feb. 28, 2006. DEWEY REDDING Dewey C. Redding, 81, of rural Valley Center, retired Coleman Co. employee, died March 5, 2006. GENEVA STUBBS Geneva E. Stubbs, 95, of Whitewater, homemaker, died March 5, 2006. WILLIAM McMILLAN William J. McMillan, 63, of Wichita, father of Kathaleen McMillan of Park City, died March 3, 2006. ALAN BARSTOW Alan C. Barstow, 61, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Belinda and Christopher Wenzlaff of Kechi, died April 19, 2006. ALYSSA SPEARS Alyssa Kay Spears, infant daughter of Jim and Terri Spears of Kechi, died April 15, 2006. EVELYN LEE Evelyn M. Lee, 81, of Valley Center, homemaker, died April 21, 2006. HARRIET TODD Harriet E. Todd, 92, of Wichita, sister of Lucy Courtney of Valley Center and Eldine Shaw of Kechi, died April 16, 2006. HARVEY MONASMITH Harvey Samuel “Sam” Monasmith, 86, of Maize, father of Marc Monasmith of Valley Center, died April 23, 2006. JANET WALBURN Janet C. Walburn, 85, of Hutchinson, mother of Jerome Walburn of Valley Center, died April 23, 2006. MAMIE FOX Mamie M. Fox, 91, of Wichita, mother of Barbara J. Smith of Valley Center, died April 18, 2006. PAUL TORMEY Paul A. Tormey, 79, of Chula Vista, Calif., brother of M.R. Tormey and V.S. Tormey of Valley Center, died April 14, 2006. WILLIAM JOHNSON William H. Johnson, 85, of Wichita, retired U.S. Navy veteran and USD 259 industrial arts instructor, died Sept. 21, 2006. John Luther John V. Luther, 81, retired modification worker at Boeing Aircraft, of Valley Center, retired modification employee at Boeing Aircraft, died Feb. 18, 2002. Services are at 2 p.m. today (Thursday) at First United Methodist Church, Valley Center. Lloyd Forson Lloyd W. Forson, 89, of Miami, Okla., father and father-in-law of Lois and John Fry of Valley Center, died Feb. 17, 2002. Service is at 10 a.m. today (Thursday) at First Assembly of God Church, Miami. Burial will be at Greenlawn cemetery northwest of Treece, Kan. Myrtle Purkey Myrtle Lee Robbins Purkey, 76, of Park City, homemaker, died Feb. 16, 2002. Service was Feb. 19 at Baker Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was at Hillside cemetery, Sedgwick. Ruth Benjamin Ruth Aline Benjamin, 88, mother of Randy Benjamin of Valley Center, died Feb. 13, 2002. She was a homemaker. Service was Feb. 18 at Hatfield-Smith Funeral Home, Belle Plaine. Wilma Fox Wilma U. Fox, 79, of Valley Center, died Feb. 16, 2002. She was a retired Larned State Hospital administration secretary. Service is at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 23 at First Church of the Brethren, 1103 Jefferson, Wichita. Delores Teschke Delores M. Teschke, 73, of Wichita, mother of Mick Teschke of Valley Center, died Feb. 10, 2002. She was a retired cosmetics salesperson. Rosary is at 7 tonight (Thursday) and service is at 11 a.m. Friday, both at Cochran Mortuary, Wichita. Dorothy Boggs Dorothy June Phillips Boggs, 80, of Wichita, mother of Lyndon Boggs of Valley Center, died Feb. 5, 2002. She was a retired Leon, Douglass, Salina and Wichita teacher and former Beech Aircraft Corp. employee. Service was Feb. 9 at Resthaven Mortuary. Frank Slinkard Frank Scott Slinkard, 88, of Valley Center, died Feb. 12, 2002. He was a retired Ededo-Air aircraft parts inspector. Service is at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Baker Funeral Home Chapel, Valley Center. Burial will be in Hillside cemetery. Fred Westerfield Fred W. Westerfield, 74, of Wichita, brother of Jim Westerfield of Valley Center, died Feb. 8, 2002. He was a retired Price Truck Line driver. Service was Feb. 11 at Bethel Wesleyan Church. Harold Huebert Harold Norman Huebert, 74, of Park City, retired electrician, died Feb. 11, 2002. Service is at 2 p.m. today (Thursday) at Assembly of God Church. Hazel Blattner Hazel A. Blattner, 91, of Glasco, aunt of Arlen Mitchell of Valley Center, died Feb. 9, 2002. She was a retired cosmetologist. Service was Feb. 13 at Memorial Park cemetery, Glasco. LeRoy McCarthy LeRoy W. McCarthy, 63, of Park City, retailer, died Feb. 11, 2002. Service was Feb. 13 at Baker Funeral Home, Peabody, with Pastor Donald Booth of Wichita Heights Baptist Church officiating. Burial was in Prairie Lawn cemetery, Peabody. Mildred Gregory Mildred Lois “Millie” Rogers Gregory, 78, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Jim and Gina Gregory and grandmother of Christina Gregory, all of Valley Center, died Feb. 8, 2002. She was retired after 27 years as an art supplies buyer for Wichita State University. Service was Feb. 11 at Kechi cemetery. Arthur Mathis Arthur Durward Mathis, 85, of Valley Center, died May 8, 2002. He was the owner of Mathis Radio & TV and Mathis Mobile Home Court. Visitation 5 to 7 p.m. May 9 at Baker Funeral Home Chapel, Valley Center. Service 1 p.m. May 10 at Valley Center Christian Church. Burial in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Wichita. Janice C. Glotzbach Janice C. Glotzbach, 77, of Leavenworth, mother of Stephen J. Glotzbach of Valley Center, died May 4, 2002. She was a medical transcriber. Funeral mass was May 8 at St. Casimir Church with Rev. Gary Applegate officiating. Burial was in Ft. Leavenworth National cemetery. Merlin Shepherd Merlin D. “Shep” Shepherd, 55, of Wichita, died May 6, 2002. Service was May 8 at Petersen Funeral Home, Newton, with Rev. Roger Megli of Meridian Baptist Church, Wichita, officiating. Michael Boner Michael Boner, 53, of Wichita, brother of Pat Mabie of Park City, died May 4, 2002. He was a former Park City Police Department volunteer. Service 2 p.m. May 9 at St. Anthony’s cemetery, Garden Plain. Virginia Goodrich Virginia S. Goodrich, 86, of Wichita, retired U.S.D. 259 secretary, died May 3, 2002. Service was May 6 at Cochran Mortuary. James Stone James D. “Jim” Stone, 61, of Nipomo, Calif., father of Brijette French of Kechi, died April 14, 2002. He was a former Cessna Aircraft Co. flight manager and Wichita resident. No service. Mary Shirkey Mary Shirkey, 86, formerly of Valley Center, died April 8, 2002, in Spearman, Texas. Burial was April 13 in Bokoshe, Okla. Terry Harger Terry W. Harger, 47, of Medicine Lodge, brother of Donna Cavin of Valley Center, died April 26, 2002. He was a Glenn Vanderwork farmhand and Whites Foodliner butcher. Service was April 30 at Larrison-Forsyth Funeral Home. Betty Kinnett Betty Ann Kinnett of Gallipolis, Ohio, mother and mother-in-law of Tim and Peggy Wagner of Valley Center, died April 22, 2002. Memorial service is at 11 a.m. Saturday in Wheeling, W. Va. Delbert Holcomb Delbert O. Holcomb, 76, of Liberal, brother of Lucille Slinkard of Valley Center, died April 17, 2002. He was a former Ideal Foods baker, Tom's Peanuts service employee and retired contract mail carrier. Memorial service was April 19 at Miller Mortuary, Liberal. Dorothy Zackula Dorothy Louise Myrtle Zackula, 70, longtime resident of Independence, Mo., sister of Mary Jane Spencer of Valley Center, died April 22, 2002. Service is at 10 a.m. today (Thursday) at Speaks Midtown Chapel, Independence, Mo. Burial will be at Leavenworth National cemetery. Ferrell Stamback Ferrell W. Stamback, 78, of Holyrood, retired Stamback Construction and Welding owner and Excel Packing refrigeration technician, died April 18, 2002. Service was April 22 at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth. Freddie Inkelaar Freddie R. Inkelaar, 74, of Wichita, father of Pamela Tracy and brother of Leo Inkelaar Jr., both of Park City, died April 21, 2002. He was a retired Boeing Wichita machine press operator. Service was April 24 at Lakeview Funeral Home, Wichita. Jack Smith Jack O. Smith, 77, of Augusta, father of Dianna Clark of Valley Center, died April 18, 2002. He was a retired Wichita Southeast Transit Co. truck driver. Service was April 22 at Dunsford Funeral Home. Pamela Hiebert Pamela Hiebert, 54, of Portland, Ore., daughter of Olin Hiebert of Park City, died April 7, 2002. She was an electronic publishing technician with Portland Community College. A family memorial service was held April 10 at Dharma Rain Zen Center, Portland. James Boyd James Alvin Boyd, 63, of Yukon, Okla., son of Verna M. Chambers, brother of Lois M. Huddlestun, both of Park City, and brother of Verle Ross Boyd of Bel Aire, died July 31, 2002. Marguerite Holder Marguerite M. Gosch Holder, 76, of Norwich, mother and mother-in-law of Connie and Terry Ishman of Valley Center, died Aug. 8, 2002. Agnes Haynes Agnes Iris Roy Hayes, 95, of Valley Center, mother of Leroy Haynes of Valley Center, died Aug. 8, 2002. Juanita Jacobs Juanita G. Jacobs, 84, of Hutchinson, mother of Wallace Jacobs of Valley Center, died Aug. 10, 2002. Ethel Pettegrew-Beheler Ethel Marie Gabbert Pettegrew-Beheler, 83, of Maize, mother of Charles David and Michelle Pettegrew of Valley Center, died Aug. 7, 2002. Anna Stauffer Anna L. Perkins Stauffer, 75, of Wichita, retired registered nurse at Via Christi St. Francis, died Jan. 19, 2002. Rosary was Jan. 21 and service was Jan. 22, both at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Calvin Langstaff Calvin R. Langstaff, 75, of Mulvane, father of Debra Lee Langstaff of Valley Center, died Jan. 21, 2002. He was a retired Boeing Wichita modification mechanic. Service is at 10 a.m. today (Thursday) at Dawson United Methodist Church. Feland Adsit Feland Eleanor Adsit, 81, of Wichita, mother of William Adsit Jr. of Valley Center, died Jan. 18, 2002. She was a homemaker. Private family service was held. Gary Rockett Gary Dee Rockett, 60, of Hardtner, father of Greg Rockett of Kechi, died Jan. 18, 2002. He was a R.S.I. Corp. radio frequency engineer. Service was Jan. 21 at United Methodist Church. Jack Heffner Jack K. Heffner, 84, of Winfield, father of Richard Heffner of Kechi, died Jan. 15, 2002. He was a Blair Oil Co. employee. Service was Jan. 18 at Miles Funeral Service. Katie Hromek-Pape Katie Hromek-Pape, 90, of Wichita, mother of Lena Hollaway of Valley Center, died Jan. 19, 2002. She was a homemaker. Service was Jan. 23 at DeVorss Flanagan-Hunt Mortuary. Linda Olvera Linda K. Olvera, 51, of Valley Center, formerly of Salina, died Jan. 16, 2002. No service. Manuel Flowers Manuel Arthur Flowers, 83, of Valley Center, retired Army, died Jan. 21, 2002. Private family service has been held. Martha Smith Martha “Betty” Smith, 88, of Russell, mother of Martha Eby of Valley Center, died Jan. 20, 2002. She was a homemaker. Service is at 2 p.m. today (Thursday) at Pohlman’s Mortuary. Nellie Cowel Nellie Leona Cowel, 99, of Redfield, mother of Delbert Cowel of Park City, died Jan. 22, 2002. She was a former Wiles Store and Jim Johnston Store employee. Service is at 2 p.m. Friday and Coffel-Schneider Funeral Home, Mound City. Burial will be in Sunny Slope cemetery, Blue Mound. Thelma Erwin Davis Thelma R. Burden Erwin Davis, 83, of Newton, mother of Kenneth L. Erwin and Russell D. Erwin of Valley Center, died Jan. 16, 2002. She was a homemaker. Service was Jan. 19 at Sunnydale Park cemetery with Chaplain Christina Edwards officiating. Arlene Wagner Arlene Ann Wagner, 59, of Valley Center, died Jan. 13, 2002. Service is at 10:30 a.m. today (Thursday) at Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Stuttgart, Kan. Calvin Bahr Calvin H. Bahr, 73, of Valley Center, died Jan. 10, 2002, of injuries sustained in a car crash on I-135. He was a security guard for The Hayes Company. Service was Jan. 14 at Zion Lutheran Church, Newton, with Rev. Ronald Glow officiating. Burial was in Sunnydale-Park cemetery. Douglas Jones Douglas A. Jones, 50, of Valley Center, died Jan. 8, 2002. He was a truck driver for Robert Cooper Trucking, Hutchinson. Service was Jan. 12 at Kaufman Funeral Home, Halstead, with Rev. Dallas Curts officiating. Cremation followed the service. Ethel Smith Ethel E. Smith, 90, of Hutchinson, mother of Gary Smith of Valley Center, died Jan. 14, 2002. She was a homemaker and seamstress. Funeral mass is at 10 a.m. today (Thursday) at Holy Cross Catholic Church. Frances Beitler Frances Ann Beitler, 82, of St. John, mother of Laurel Keeley of Valley Center, died Jan. 7, 2002. She was a homemaker. Service was Jan. 12 at Minnis Chapel. Frank Rowley Sr. Frank Ferry Rowley Sr., 92, of Valley Center, farmer and retired Wichita Fire Department employee, died Jan. 12, 2002. Service was Jan. 16 at First United Methodist Church. Burial was in Sunnydale Park cemetery. Pauline McKibban-Woelk Pauline McKibban-Woelk, 84, sister of Betty Whittington and Louise Slenker of Valley Center, died Jan. 13, 2002. Visitation was at Shepard Funeral Chapel in St. Louis, Mo. Visitation with family is from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today (Thursday), and service is at 1 p.m., both at Baker Funeral Home Chapel, Valley Center. Burial will be in Sunnydale Park cemetery. Verle Patchett Verle Noble “Slim” Patchett, 52, of Valley Center, Drywall Systems Inc. manager, died Jan. 11, 2002. Service was Jan. 15 at Family Worship Center, Wichita, with Pastor Boone Baker officiating. Burial was at Hillside cemetery, Sedgwick. Antonio Rivera Antonio L. “Tony” Rivera, 71, of Newton, father of Joe Rivera of Valley Center, died Oct. 8, 2002. He was a retirement community maintenance man. Service is at 10 a.m. Friday at Newton Christian Church. Billy Sloniker Billy F. “Bill” Sloniker, 59, of Independence, father of Tina Renee Robbins of Kechi, died Oct. 7, 2002. He was a retired Stoutco Inc. supervisor. Service is at 2 p.m. Friday at Webb & Rodrick Funeral Home, Independence. Calvin Harned Calvin A. Harned, 79, of Goddard, father and father-in-law of Randy and Ida Harned of Kechi, died Oct. 2, 2002. He was a Beechcraft employee for 18 years and retired in 1988 from Globe Engineering Co. as welding supervisor. Service was Oct. 5 at Resthaven Mortuary. Eleanor Wilcoxson Eleanor Ruth Wilcoxson, 88, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Judy and Clem Rasmussen of Valley Center, died Oct. 5, 2002. She was a retired elementary school substitute teacher. Service was Oct. 8 at Grace Presbyterian Church. Burial was at Old Mission cemetery. John McKown John L. “Jack” McKown, 77, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Jonnell and Jim Eichkorn of Bel Aire, died Sept. 30, 2002. He was an Eastridge Cleaners route driver and retired Woolco regional manager. Service was Oct. 4 at Resthaven Mortuary, Wichita. Leslie Kohl Leslie Wright Kohl, 83, of Wichita, died Oct. 4, 2002, of complications from Parkinson’s Disease. He was a lifelong sheep and wheat farmer in Maize. Graveside service was Wednesday at Park cemetery, Maize. Memorial service was at Maize United Methodist Church. Marcia Kelley Marcia Caroline Gier Kelley, 51, of Valley Center, office manager for Common Sense Chiropractic, died Oct. 5, 2002. Memorial service is at 1 p.m. Monday at Baker Funeral Home. Private family burial at Sylvan Grove. Marie Leap Marie E. Leap, 89, of Iola, sister of Maugerite Falk of Valley Center, died Sept. 30, 2002. She was a homemaker. Service was Oct. 3 at Wesley United Methodist Church, Iola. Charles Emler Charles Franklin Emler, 82, of Wichita, died Dec. 31, 2001. He was a retired Arkansas Valley State Bank president. Service is at 11 a.m. Monday at First United Methodist Church, Valley Center. Eldon Elbert Bevan Eldon Elbert Bevan, 66, of Haysville, brother of Vernon Bevan of Valley Center, Larry Bevan of Wichita and E. Joyce Huebert of Park City, died Dec. 20, 2001. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. today (Thursday) at Broadway Mortuary. Henry Abner Henry Dale Abner, 73, of Valley Center, retired Wichita Eagle printer, died Jan. 1, 2002. Visitation is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today (Thursday) and Friday at Baker Funeral Home. Service is at 10 a.m. Saturday with Rev. Neal Alford officiating. Burial will be at Resthaven cemetery, Wichita. Charlie Polk Charlie H. Polk, 75, of Wichita, grandfather of Steve and Chris Taylor of Valley Center, died Dec. 20, 2001. He was a retired San Mateo, Calif., high school football coach and former Wichita West and Cathedral High School coach. Service was Saturday at Hillside Christian Church. Edwin Rufle Edwin A. Rufle, 79, of Wichita, father of Nancy Oldfather of Valley Center, died Dec. 19, 2001. He was a retired Trans World Airlines mechanic. Service was Saturday at St. John’s Episcopal Church. Hugh Hetherington Hugh R. Hetherington, 81, of Towanda, retired plant supervisor for Product Development Group of Rose Hill and farmer, died Dec. 21, 2001. Kit McShea Kit Rea McShea, 20, of Scottsbluff, Neb., grandson of Sylvia Phillips of Kechi, died Dec. 18, 2001. He was a student at Platte Valley Bible College, Scottsbluff, and a Radio Shack employee. Service was Saturday at Main Street Christian Church, Stockton. Merek "Mike" McConnell Merek “Mike” Hamilton McConnell, 59, of Valley Center, died Dec. 21, 2001. He was a videotape operator at KAKE-TV, where he had worked for nearly 30 years. Neil Warner Sr. Neil E. Warner Sr., 63, of Latham, brother of Agnes Dry of Valley Center, died Dec. 18, 2001. He was a retired Cessna Aircraft Corp. drop hammer operator. Service was Saturday at Carlson Funeral Home, El Dorado. Pauline Smith Pauline Margaret Steenborg Smith, 72, of Valley Center, died Dec. 19, 2001. She was a retired receptionist for the Arlington Hotel, Hot Springs, Ark. Graveside service was Dec. 22 at Denver, Ark. Rebecca Snow Rebecca Jean Crumrine Snow, 35, of Wichita, daughter of Carol Crumrine of Park City, died Dec. 18, 2001. She was a homemaker. Service was Saturday at DeVorss Flanagan-Hunt Mortuary, Wichita. Charles Roth Charles A. Roth, 84, of Gridley, father of Larry Roth of Valley Center, died Dec. 16, 2001. He was a retired Kansas Highway Department employee. Service was Wednesday at United Methodist Church, Gridley. Darlene Scholler Darlene Scholler, 66, of Haysville, mother of James Pinkston of Valley Center, died Dec. 11, 2001. She was a retired TG&Y manager. Memorial service was Monday at West Haysville Baptist Church. Franklin Spillman Franklin “Udell” Spillman, 73, of Valley Center, Fleming Corp. warehouse employee, died Dec. 16, 2001. Service was Dec. 19 at Calvary Baptist Church. Burial was at Greenwood cemetery, Oatville. Otho Means Otho Wayne Means, 95, of Valley Center, died Dec. 16, 2001. Service was Dec. 19 at First United Methodist Church, Valley Center. Alice Dewing Alice Dewing, 91, of Wichita, retired waitress, died Dec. 5, 2001. Service was Dec. 10 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wichita. Burial was at St. Joseph Catholic cemetery, Andale. Cecil Berry Cecil George Berry, 68, of Wichita, livestock and wheat farmer, died Dec. 10, 2001. Service is at 10 a.m. today (Thursday) at Baker Funeral Home Chapel, Valley Center. Burial will be in Benton cemetery. Della Langley Della Langley, 82, of Kechi, retired private nurse, died Dec. 6, 2001. Service was Dec. 10 at Cochran Mortuary Chapel of the Roses, Wichita. Graveside service was Dec. 10 at Walnut Valley cemetery, El Dorado. Parley Sanderson Parley Ohlow “Sandy” Sanderson, 81, of Park City, former Wichita Trailer Service service manager, died Dec. 7, 2001. Service was Dec. 11 at Kechi cemetery, rural Kechi, with Minister Keith Cross of Douglass Church of Christ officiating. Pauline Moore Pauline (Polly) Moore, 87, formerly of Valley Center, died Dec. 7, 2001, at Sequim, Wash., of ALS. She was an actress and writer. Pearl Aston Pearl Aston, 83, of Seminole, N.M., mother of Donna Pearson of Valley Center, died Nov. 25, 2001. Service was Nov. 30 at Smith-Rogers Funeral Home Chapel, Lovington, N.M. Burial was in Lovington cemetery. Ray Anderson Ray Leroy Anderson, 66, of Park City, retired journeyman and pipefitter for Shelley Electric, Buckley Electric and Waldinger Corp., died Dec. 3, 2001. Service was Dec. 7 at Lakeview Funeral Home, Wichita, with Rev. Faye Graves officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Memorial Gardens. Ricky Mark Ricky R. Mark, 53, of Udall, son of Earl and Winifred Mark and brother of Randy Mark, all of Valley Center, died Dec. 11, 2001. He was an Air National Guard senior master sergeant. Service is at 10 a.m. Friday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Wichita. A.D. Easley A.D. Easley, 87, of Wichita, father of Nancy Lindsay of Bel Aire, died Nov. 28, 2001. He was a retired Boeing Wichita machinist. Service was Dec. 3 at Lakeview Funeral home. Frank Bretches Frank Stanley Bretches, 70, of Wichita, master builder and Cook-Bretches Inc. owner, died Nov. 28, 2001. Service was Dec. 1 at Kechi United Methodist Church. Joe Rexroat Joe E. Rexroat, 75, of Valley Center, retired Groendyke Transport terminal manager and businessman, died Nov. 29, 2001, while visiting relatives in Sterling, Colo. Services were Dec. 5 at First United Methodist Church, Valley Center. Linda Dowling Linda Marie Dowling, 61, of Meade, sister of Vesta Campbell of Valley Center, died Nov. 25, 2001. She was a certified nurse assistant. Service is at 10:30 a.m. today (Thursday) at Church of the Nazarene, Meade. Peter Schoenecker Peter J. Schoenecker, 86, of Valley Center, retired heavy equipment operator and farmer, died Nov. 24, 2001. Rosary was Monday and service was Tuesday, both at Church of the Resurrection. Warren Vogt Warren Francis Vogt, 78, of Pratt, formerly of Valley Center, farmer and stockman, died Nov. 27, 2001. Visitation is from 5 to 7 tonight (Thursday) at Baker Funeral Home, and service is at 1:30 p.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church with Dr. J. Tal Tittsworth officiating. Chris Rowden Chris F. Rowden, 84, of Park City, died June 19, 2005. Doris Marie Brodin Doris Marie Brodin, 81, of Wichita, sister of Gladys Reinert of Valley Center, died June 15, 2005. Jay Stewart Jay Stewart, 79, of Park City, died June 14, 2005. Mildred Crow Mildred Esther Engle Crow, 69, of Valley Center, teacher and homemaker, died June 18, 2005. ASA CALLISON Asa Angus Callison, 82, of Valley Center, retired MBPXL and Valley Offset Printing employee, died Oct. 20, 2006. DIXIE CHOY Dixie Diane McBride Choy, 59, of Wichita, died Oct. 22, 2006. DONALD RYAN Donald E. Ryan, 84, of Wichita, grandfather of Brian and Andrea Combs of Bel Aire, died Oct. 16, 2006. GEORGE JUSTIS JR. George Vernon Justis Jr., 81, of Wichita, plumbing contractor and real estate investor, died Oct. 23, 2006. J.L. MACKLIN J.L. “Mack” Macklin, 91, of Wichita, father of Joyce Nix of Valley Center, died Oct. 14, 2006. LINDA SPARKS Linda Carrol Comstock Sparks, 67, of Park City, housewife, died Oct. 20, 2006. MARVALEE SHAW Marvalee K. Shaw, 67, of Valley Center, partner in Darla’s Flower and Coffee Market of Valley Center, died Oct. 20, 2006. MORRIS BRENN Morris Nelson Brenn, 81, of Wichita, father of Beckie and Jeanette of Valley Center, died Oct. 21, 2006. NANCY MEADE Nancy Jean Moore Meade, 55, of Wichita, legal secretary and Viet Nam veteran, died Oct. 19, 2006. ORPHA HOFFINE Orpha D. Hoffine, 95, of Wichita, died Oct. 20, 2006. She was a homemaker. PHYLLIS STORRER Phyllis I. Storrer, 90, of Madison, mother of Gwenda Storrer of Park City, died Oct. 17, 2006. AMEY COHOON Amey Way Cohoon, 18, Heights High School senior, died Oct. 29, 2006, as the result of an automobile accident. ANDREW FREEMAN JR. Andrew F. Freeman Jr. of Wichita, brother of Clarence Mullens of Kechi, died Oct. 29, 2006. BRYANT BATMAN Bryant Eugene Batman, 71, of Wichita, father of Roberta Ducommun of Valley Center, died Oct. 30, 2006. JACK BROWN SR. Jack E. Brown Sr., 81, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Jack E. and Trudy Brown of Bel Aire and Ron and Elaine Brown of Valley Center, died Oct. 26, 2006. LELAND TALBOT Leland Alden “Lee” Talbot, 84, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Jolene and Stuart Mertins of Valley Center, died Oct. 25, 2006. SUSAN PARKER Susan Darst Parker, 53, of Wichita, mother of Joseph Parker and Jenny Parker, both of Valley Center, died Oct. 23, 2006. THEO TJADEN Theo Sue Tjaden, 90, of Wichita, died Oct. 20, 2006. WALTER MANN JR. Walter “W.I.” Mann Jr., 84, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of John and Penny Mann of Valley Center, died Oct. 27, 2006. WARREN RONALD Warren W. Ronald, 48, of Wichita, brother of Gene Ronald of Valley Center, died Oct. 22, 2006. WILDA PALMER Wilda Ruth Thompson Palmer, 79, of Valley Center, retired Boeing employee, died Oct. 30, 2006. CECIL HOCH Cecil Mae Hoch, 91, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Donna and Tom Tomlin of Valley Center, died Nov. 3, 2006. GERALD LAWRENCE Gerald A. “Jerry Lawrence, 50, of Conway Springs, formerly of Valley Center, died Nov. 3, 2006. RAYMON COX JR. Raymon Troy Cox Jr., 57, of Wichita, retired heavy equipment operator, died Nov. 3, 2006. BURL CLEVENGER Burl “Hoss” Clevenger, 78, of Wichita, brother-in-law of Sharon Adams and Marceille and Charles Sult and grandfather of Amy Malcom and Chris Malcom, all of Valley Center, died Nov. 11, 2006. DAVID ADAMS SR. David Harvey Adams Sr., 64, of Grove, Okla., father and father-in-law of David Jr. and Kelly Adams of Valley Center, died Nov. 13, 2006, after a battle with cancer. DAVID WHALEY David Franklin Whaley, 54, a resident of Valley Center’s Valley Lodge Apartments, died Nov. 11, 2006. DONALD STAMM Donald Charles Stamm, 73, of Wichita, father of Victor Stamm of Park City, died Nov. 7, 2006. JOHN TALBOTT John Edwin Talbott, 77, of Halstead, father and father-in-law of Gina and Terry Marx and grandfather of Bobby and Margo Stuckert and John Henry Marx, all of Wichita, died Nov. 2, 2006, after a two-year battle with cancer. LILLIAN NOVICK Lillian Catherine Miller Novick, 88, of Valley Center, homemaker, died Nov. 9, 2006. MABEL YOUNG Mabel F. Rathke Young of Wichita, formerly of the Sunnydale area, died Nov. 9, 2006. BARRY MANCHESTER Barry David Manchester, 37, of Wichita, computer technician, died Nov. 14, 2006. BENNETT CONNET JR. Bennett H. Connet Jr., 77, of Wichita, formerly of Valley Center, died Nov. 15, 2006. GERALD OGG Gerald L. Ogg, 74, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Rebecca and Brian Rhoads of Valley Center, died Nov. 18, 2006. LILLIAN NOVICK Lillian Catherine Miller Novick, 88, of Valley Center, homemaker, died Nov. 9, 2006. MICHAEL NIBLACK Michael Jay Niblack, 56, of Wichita, brother of Dan Niblack of Park City, died Nov. 17, 2006, after a battle with melanoma cancer. PHYLIS GOSVENER Phylis Ann Gosvener, 68, of Park City, Ritchie Paving scale clerk, died Nov. 19, 2006. ADRIENNE NYE Adrienne Ruby Celestine Nye, 4 months and 30 days old, niece of Rochelle and Roger Wilson of Valley Center, died Nov. 18, 2006. EDDY GARRISON Eddy J. Garrison, 61, of Halstead, stepfather of Steve Mingle of Park City, died Nov. 19, 2006, in Garland, Texas. ERIN CARLIN Erin Nicole Carlin, 17, a student at Wichita Heights High School, died Nov. 16, 2006, as the result of an automobile accident. GORDON WHITNEY JR. Gordon N. Whitney Jr., 62, of Valley Center, died Nov. 21, 2006. ISABELLE MORRISSEY Isabelle Morrissey, 96, of Wichita, grandmother of Jeffrey Dodds of Park City, died Nov. 21, 2006. JOAN ANDERSON Joan “Gretchen” Anderson, 84, of Wichita, grandmother of Tony and Mary Carpenter and great-grandmother of Madison and Ajay Carpenter, all of Valley Center, died Nov. 21, 2006. LAVERNE RABE LaVerne M. Iddings Rabe, 86, of Derby, mother and mother-in-law of James M. and Kathie Rabe of Valley Center, died Nov. 28, 2006. MAXINE THEDFORD Maxine Thedford, 89, of Wichita, homemaker and artist, died Nov. 22, 2006. PHYLIS GOSVENER Phylis Ann Gosvener, 68, of Park City, retired Ritchie Paving scale clerk, died Nov. 19, 2006. RICHARD SCARLETT Richard Loren Scarlett, 77, of Valley Center, retired Hubbard Milling regional sales rep, died Nov. 25, 2006. VYRL HENDRY Vyrl C. Hendry, 87, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Raydene and Stephen Smith of Bel Aire, died Nov. 21, 2006. ASHLEY GOOLSBY Ashley Dawn Goolsby, 22, of Wichita, granddaughter of Patricia Goolsby of Valley Center, died Dec. 3, 2006. CAROL WHERRELL Carol Wherrell, 66, of Newton, mother of Tony Koehn of Park City, died Dec. 4, 2006. GENEVA JONES Geneva A. Jones, 85, of Valley Center, retired Avon consultant, died Nov. 30, 2006. JANE BRINGER Jane Pearmain Bringer, 86, of Coca, Fla., formerly of Valley Center, died Nov. 23, 2006. KAYLE PARKER Kayle Kristin Parker , 25, of Wichita, granddaughter of F.D. “Trip” and Glenda Triplitt of Newton, died Nov. 27, 2006, at Nebraska Medical Transplant Center, Omaha, Neb. WALTER WOOSTER Walter A. Wooster, 86, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Ronnie and Dena Wooster of Kechi, died Dec. 1, 2006. BEVERLEY STULTS Beverley Lee Stults, 71, of Valley Center, died the morning of Dec. 20 after a brief illness. JAMES LOVE James Newell Love, 86, of Wichita, father of Shirley A. Davis and grandfather of Christie R. Johnson, both of Valley Center, died Dec. 10, 2006. JASON ASHCRAFT Jason Paul Ashcraft, 28, of Valley Center, Ashcraft Electric electrician, died Dec. 8, 2006, after an eight-month illness. MILFRED FRAZIER Milfred Lester LeRoy “Red” Frazier, 78, of Valley Center, died Dec. 10, 2006. JEAN HALL Jean Hall, 83, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Ray G. and Eleanor Hall of Valley Center, died Dec. 19, 2006. TERRY FREDERICK Terry L. Frederick, 55, of Wichita, brother and brother-in-law of Donna S. and Steve Porter of Valley Center, died Dec. 17, 2006. THEODORE MILLER Theodore “Ted” Miller, 68, of Kechi, retired U.S. Navy Vietnam veteran, died Dec. 15, 2006. WANDA WALLWEBER Wanda Faye Davis Wallweber, 78, of Wichita, sister of Gloria Watts and Phyllis Stoops, both of Valley Center, died Dec. 18, 2006. ALBERT TERRY Albert L. Terry, 71, of Mt. Hope, father of Jeanetta Thompson and Barbara Shelton, both of Park city, died Dec. 22, 2006. DALE NICHOLS Dale A. Nichols, 48, of Wichita, son of Lorene Nichols of Valley Center, died Dec. 21, 2006. GERTRUDE RADATZ Gertrude Jane Radatz, 81, of Galva, mother of Carol A. Jones of Park City, died Dec. 25, 2006. MARILYN MAILMAN Marilyn R. Mailman, 70, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Lee and Sheri Boyer of Kechi, died Dec. 19, 2006. BETTY WHITE Betty L. White, 74, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Frances and Jack Miller of Valley Center, died Dec. 26, 2006. BEULAH BROWN Beulah F. Brown, 80, of Wichita, mother of Mary Miller of Valley Center, died Dec. 29, 2006. DONALD HOLMAN Donald C. Holman, 84, of Halstead, stepfather of Jody Casebolt of Valley Center, died Dec. 29, 2006. GEORGE TITTSWORTH George H. Tittsworth, 80, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of J. Tal and Deb Tittsworth, grandfather of Katrina and Nick Banning, Ryan Tittsworth and Jessica Tittsworth, and great-grandfather of Ty and Chad Banning, all of Valley Center, died Jan. 1, 2007. MARGARET PHILLIPS Margaret Stevens Phillips, 84, of Sedgwick, retired Sedgwick State Bank teller, died Dec. 26, 2006, in Halstead. MATTHEW CRAGER SR. Matthew Robert “Bob” Crager Sr., 80, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Doug Crager of Valley Center and Rosanne and Ed Luna of Wichita, died Dec. 28, 2006. RON PUGH Ron Pugh, 59, of Potwin, father of Ron Pugh Jr. of Park City, died Dec. 27, 2006. WARREN RUDE Warren Rude, 79, of Winfield, stepfather of Gene Brooner of Valley Center, died Dec. 30, 2006. CHALEA ST. CLAIRE Chalea Lynne St. Claire of Valley Center, 24 days old, died Jan. 4, 2007. DONNA GAROUTTE Donna Fay Garoutte, 58, of Wichita, sister and sister-in-law of Calvin Garoutte and Kenneth and Darlene Garoutte, all of Valley Center, died Jan. 2, 2007. GLENN COLLINS Glenn A. Collins, 84, of Maize, owner of Collins Sheep Company, died Jan. 3, 2007. GLORIA POLLEY Gloria Lee Polley, 52, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Michelle and Derek Kreager of Park City, died Jan. 8, 2007. MARION CAIN Marion Lewis Cain, 83, of Wichita, stepgrandfather of David and Amy Rogers of Valley Center, died Jan. 8, 2007. MARY UPDEGRAFF Mary Louise Updegraff, 99, of Wichita, formerly of Valley Center, died Dec. 18, 2006. VIRGINIA HAM Virginia Bertha Smith Ham, 78, of Valley Center, tax preparer, died Jan. 2, 2007. BUD WALLIS Bud L. Wallis, 88, of Wichita, father of Charlie Fultz of Valley Center, died Jan. 10, 2007. CHARLES RODGERS Charles Wesley Rodgers, 90, of Emporia, died Jan. 5, 2007. CONNIE RUARK Connie L. Ruark, 61, of Wichita, mother of Lysa Lund of Valley Center, died Jan. 10, 2007. JAMIE BROWN Jamie Scott Brown, 21, of Sedgwick, Solid Construction Company carpenter, died Jan. 12, 2007. KATHRYN DODSON Kathryn L. Dodson, 81, of Rozel, sister of Irene Leiker of Valley Center, died Jan. 10, 2007. MARGARET ANDERSON Margaret H. Anderson, 91, of Topeka, mother and mother-in-law of D. Keith and Carmen Anderson of Valley Center, died Jan. 11, 2007. MARY LICKEY Mary Ann Lickey, 75, of Haven, mother and mother-in-law of Kimberly and Tony Mar of Valley Center, died Jan. 10, 2007. RICHARD EMLEY Richard V. “Dick” Emley, 82, of Wichita, stepfather and stepfather-in-law of Lester and Lynette Biggs of Valley Center, died Jan. 12, 2007. ROBERT UMHOLTZ Robert N. Umholtz, 63, of Valley Center, pharmacist at North Dillons in Newton, died Jan. 12, 2007, while vacationing with his wife in Hawaii. ROGER McFADDEN Roger Joe McFadden, 64, of rural Valley Center, owner of Unique Equine, died Jan. 7, 2007. ALFRED KERSCHEN Alfred M. Kerschen, 82, of Garden Plain, father of Jane George of Valley Center, died Jan. 19, 2007. CHARLES JANSEN Charles H. Jansen, 85, of Wichita, father of Jolene Jansen of Bel Aire, died Jan. 22, 2007. DEBBI SUHR Debbi Drummond Suhr, 53, of Wichita, sister and sister-in-law of Mark and Stephanie Drummond of Bel Aire, died Jan. 19, 2007. EMIL BOWERS Emil E. Bowers, 90, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Marsha and Mike Breitenstein of Valley Center, died Jan. 17, 2007. ROBERT UMHOLTZ Robert N. Umholtz, 63, of Valley Center, pharmacist at North Dillons in Newton, died Jan. 12, 2007, while vacationing with his wife in Hawaii. Betty Nagel Betty Jane Nagel, 83, of Valley Center, homemaker, died April 6, 2002. Service was April 8 at Faith Bible Baptist Church with Rev. Albert Schuessler officiating. Burial was at Kechi cemetery, Kechi. Kevin Brandt Kevin Lee Brandt, 36, died March 14, 2002. Memorial service was March 24 at I Love the Lord Christian Fellowship, Wichita. Leon George Leon “Lonnie” George, 79, of Salina, father of Stephanie G. Lentz of Bel Aire and uncle of Pam Porter of rural Valley Center, died April 7, 2002. He was a sheetmetal assembler for Raytheon Aircraft. Private family service. The body was cremated. Burial was at Salina. S. Earl Flinn S. Earl Flinn, 77, of Valley Center, Cessna Aircraft jig builder and machinist, died April 5, 2002. Service was April 10 at Derfelt Funeral Home, Galena. Burial was at Ozark Memorial cemetery, Joplin, Mo. Zephyr Cole Zephyr Rose Cole, 77, of Valley Center, homemaker, died April 6, 2002. Service was April 9 at Memorial Chapel of The Flint Hills Mortuary, Council Grove, with Rev. Clarence Sumner officiating. Burial was at Greenwood cemetery, Council Grove. Maymie Shelton Maymie G. Shelton, 81, of Hoisington, mother of Larry Shelton of Park City, died March 30, 2002. She was a homemaker. Service is at 2 p.m. today (Thursday) at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington. Roger Parks Roger E. Parks, 55, of Keller, Texas, brother and brother-in-law of Kelly and Debbie Parks of Valley Center, died March 27, 2002. He was a technical director for Bell Helicopter and a former Hoisington resident. Service was April 3 at Hoisington cemetery. Velta Terry Velta B. Terry, 90, of Granbury, Texas, died March 29, 2002. Service was April 1 at Oak Trail Baptist Church, Granbury. Graveside service was April 2 at Resthaven Gardens of Memory in Wichita. William Evans William J. “Bill” Evans, 74, of Hutchinson, stepfather of Chris Schwind and Patricia Schuessler, both of Valley Center, died March 28, 2002. He was a retired Kansas Department of Transportation equipment operator. Service was April 2 at Old Mission Mortuary, Wichita. Betty Whittington Betty Lou Rhoades Whittington, 74, of Valley Center, cook and owner of Betty’s Kountry Kitchen, died March 25, 2002. Service is at 2 p.m. today (Thursday) at First United Methodist Church. Burial will be at Sunnydale Park cemetery. James Tormey James Harrison Tormey, 81, of Decatur, Ark., brother of V.S. “Jiggs” Tormey and M.R. “Bob” Tormey, both of Valley Center, died March 4, 2002. He was a retired college teacher and former nuclear physicist for the Atomic Energy Commission. Visitation was March 6 at Wasson Funeral Home in Siloam Springs, Ark. Burial will be at a later date at Mt. Moriah cemetery in Kansas City, Mo. Juanita Spindler Juanita Spindler, 73, of Delta, Colo., mother of Kathie Hawk of Wichita, died March 19, 2002. She was a kindergarten teacher for Delta County School District from 1967 through 1988. Service was March 23 at First Baptist Church, Delta. Burial was at Mesa View cemetery. Earlene Williams Earlene Valda Williams, 57, of Ellis, sister of Judy Berg of Furley, died March 12, 2002. She was a beautician. Service was March 15 at Christ Lutheran Church, Ellis, with Pastor Lyle M. Knuth officiating. Burial was in WaKeeney City cemetery, WaKeeney. Edward Ramey Edward Wayne Ramey, 57, of Wichita, grandfather of Katie Stark of Valley Center and father of Becky Stark of Wichita, formerly of Valley Center, died March 13, 2002. He was an Asphalt Construction Co. truck foreman. Service was March 16 at Resthaven Mortuary, Wichita. James Davis James A. “Jim” Davis, 82, of Wichita, father of Charles Davis of Valley Center, died March 15, 2002. He was a retired Santa Fe Trail Trucking driver, working in Salina, Emporia and Wichita. Service was March 18 at Lakeview Funeral Home, Wichita. John Schrader John Albert Schrader, 71, of Wichita, father of Michael Schrader of Valley Center, died March 15, 2002. He was a retired Boeing Wichita engineer. Rosary was March 18 at Cochran Mortuary. Service was March 19 at Christ the King Catholic Church, Wichita. Laverne Johnson Laverne I. Johnson, 95, of Manhattan, formerly of Valley Center, died March 15, 2002. A memorial service is at 2 p.m. March 28 at Zeandale Community Church, east of Manhattan on Highway 18. Mary Grant Mary Marcielle Carnahan Grant, 74, of Wichita, cousin of Glenna Miller, Ab Carnahan and Roberta Tormey, all of Valley Center, died March 15, 2002. She was a former legal secretary, receptionist and medical transcriptionist. Service was March 19 at Old Mission Wichita Park Mausoleum. Mary Hoelscher Mary R. Kitchen Hoelscher, 61, of Wichita, sister of Bill Kitchen of Kechi, died March 11, 2002. She was a Wichita Clinic receptionist. Service was March 14 at Sharon Baptist Church. Maxine Williams Maxine L. Williams, 84, of Wichita, mother of Darrell Williams of Valley Center, died March 15, 2002. She was a retired Avon sales representative. Service was March 19 at DeVorss Flanagan-Hunt Mortuary. Robert Palmer Robert L. Palmer, 45, of Vernon, Texas, son of Gene and Wilda Palmer of Valley Center, father of Christopher Palmer of Valley Center and Robert Palmer Jr. of Park City, and brother of Harold Palmer of Park City, died March 15, 2002, after a nearly two-year battle with lymphoma. He was a truck driver and former Valley Center resident. Service was March 18 at Park City Nazarene Church. Burial was in Sunnydale Park cemetery at Sunnydale. CARL BLACK Carl F. Black, 78, of Wichita, brother of Bob Black and Bill Black, both of Valley Center, died April 9, 2006. EMIL THIESSEN Emil A. Thiessen, 90, of Hillsboro, father and father-in-law of Lonnie and Barbara Thiessen of Wichita, died April 8, 2006. FRED LEWIS Fred C. Lewis, 77, of Wichita, father of Sharon Kaye Lewis of Bel Aire, died April 6, 2006. JACOB STIDHAM Jacob I. Stidham, 18, of Park City, died April 6, 2006. JAMES KRISTEK James “Jim” Kristek Sr., 75, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Tena M. and Edward Randall of Valley Center, died April 7, 2006. SONNY STANDIFER Sonny O. Standifer, 63, of Wichita, father of Brandy (Darla) Standifer of Bel Aire, died April 10, 2006. DORIS WILSON Doris Maxine Wilson, 75 of Chanute, mother and mother-in-law of Wesley R. “Wes” and Shirley Wilson of Wichita, died March 31, 2006. DOROTHY BIGGS Dorothy L. Biggs, 92, of Madison, sister of Myron Mollohan of Valley Center, died March 31, 2006. FRED HOFFER Fred E. Hoffer, 67, of Halstead, stepfather of Timothy Green of Valley Center, died March 29, 2006, at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice in Wichita. LORENE YORK Lorene York, 79, of Wichita, mother of Kathy Forrester of Valley Center, died April 1, 2006. MARY HYER Mary M. Lathan Hyer, 87, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Sally and Ed Mattivi of Bel Aire, died March 28, 2006. DEBRA DYER Debra Jane Dyer, 47, of Park City, died March 17, 2006. ELSIE WILlEY Elsie Ethel Davis Willey, 96, of Sedgwick, mother and mother-in-law of Cheryl Lane and Leroy Haynes of Valley Center, died March 15, 2006. EVELYN WERRIES Evelyn May Smith Werries, 80, of Newton, died March 19, 2006. FRANK BEARD Frank E. Beard, 60, of Wichita, brother of Rodney Beard of Valley Center, died March 19, 2006. WILLIAM MARTIN William E. “Bill” Martin, 84, of Augusta, father of Linda Larsen of Park City, died March 16, 2006. BRIAN HOUSTON Brian Houston, 47, of Hayden, Colo., son of Pat Houston and brother and brother-in-law of Michael and Cindy Houston, all of Valley Center, was killed March 25, 2006, in a motorcycle-semi-truck accident about 15 miles east of Grand Junction, Colo., on Interstate 70. DAVID RABE David Michael Rabe, 60, of Derby, brother and brother-in-law of James and Kathie Rabe of Valley Center, died March 23, 2006, after a five-year battle with cancer. DOROTHY CLIFTON Dorothy Lee Mead Clifton, 74, of Moline, formerly of Valley Center, died March 21, 2006. Service was March 24 at Calvary Baptist Church, Valley Center. Burial was March 25 at Moline cemetery with Pastor Danny Clifton of Oklahoma officiating. ESLIE DARTER Eslie L. Darter, 87, of Wichita, uncle of Robert Darter of Valley Center, died March 21, 2006. Service was March 25 at Resthaven Mortuary, Wichita. JOSEPH BUNYARD Joseph Christopher Bunyard, 25, of Wichita, died March 25, 2006. LENORA COLVIN Lenora Florence Rice Colvin, 91, of Fort Dodge, mother and mother-in-law of Linda and Dan Houston of Valley Center, died March 23, 2006. BARBARA RHOADS Barbara F. Rhoads, 79, of Derby, sister and sister-in-law of Doris and Bill Varbel of Valley Center, died March 6, 2006. GARY HUGHES Gary Hughes, 57, of Kechi, died March 8, 2006, of cancer. JOHN MOSIMAN John R. “Johnny” Mosiman, 88, of McMinnville, Ore., brother of Donald Mosiman, Wayne Mosiman and Butch Mosiman, all of Valley Center, died March 13, 2006. OPAL VANDEVENTER Opal Emogene McNeill Vandeventer, 81, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Jerry and Linda Vandeventer of Wichita, died March 10, 2006. PAT TOMLIN Pat Allen Tomlin, 60, of Wichita, brother of Tom Tomlin of Valley Center, died March 10, 2006. RAY PURCELL Ray E. Purcell, 75, of Coldwater, brother and brother-in-law of Helen and Glenn Richardson of Park City, died March 12, 2006. Catherine Bohanan Catherine Cole "Kate" Bohanan, 63, of Leon, formerly of Valley Center, died Oct. 2, 2001. She was a retired Larksfield Place residence service coordinator. Memorial service is at 10 a.m. Friday at Watson Funeral Home, Wichita. Catherine Dall Catherine “Kay” Dall, 52, of Valley Center, B & S Aircraft purchasing and inventory control manager, did Sept. 28, 2001. Service was Oct. 1 at Watson Funeral Home, Wichita, with Pastor Robert Dalke of Buhler Mennonite Church officiating. Emma Stillman Emma Gene Stillman, 60, of Park City, homemaker, died Sept. 30, 2001. Service was Oct. 3 at Kechi cemetery. Jennifer Schmidt Jennifer J. Schmidt, 50, of Wichita, Newton and Valley Center elementary and learning disability teacher, died Sept. 30, 2001. Rosary was Oct. 3 and service is at 10:30 a.m. today (Thursday), both at St. Jude Catholic Church. Judy Andrews Judy Landers Andrews, 53, of Pulaski County, Ark., mother of Jamey Crandall of Valley Center, died Sept. 25, 2001, after a battle with colon cancer. She was co-founder and vice president of marketing of Aircraft Acoustics Inc., an aircraft engineering firm based in Little Rock. Funeral service was Sept. 30 at Pulaski Heights Methodist Church. William Benton William “Gib” Benton, 74, of Wichita, father of Carol Benton of Valley Center, died Sept. 29, 2001. He was a retired wheat mill worker. Service is pending. Clarice Fisher Clarice R. Fisher, 80, of Park City, homemaker and former Fisher Bus Driver owner and driver, died Sept. 24, 2001. Service is is at 1 p.m. today (Thursday) at Cochran Mortuary. Donald Abbott Donald Chester Abbott, 79, of Park City, retired meat cutter, died Sept. 24, 2001. Graveside service is at 10 a.m. today (Thursday) at Kechi cemetery, “for family and close friends only.” Elvin Busch Elvin John Busch, 74, of Valley Center, retired Pinsker Steel employee and former taxi driver, died Sept. 21, 2001. Graveside service is at 10 a.m. today (Thursday) at Red Bud Catholic cemetery, Udall, and memorial service is at 11:30 today at Bethany United Methodist Church, Wichita. Marjorie Werner Marjorie Lucille Wilson Werner, 71, of Valley Center, died Sept. 24, 2001. She was a Cessna Aircraft sheetmetal worker for 28 years, and was retired. Service is at 2 p.m. today (Thursday) at Baker Funeral Home. Burial will be at Park cemetery, Sunnydale. Marlisa Clark Marlisa A. Clark, 38, of Wichita, sister of Connie Musgrove of Valley Center, died Sept. 23, 2001. She was a Powell Jewelry retail jewelry sales technician. Service is at 1 p.m. today (Thursday) at Martinson Avenue Christian Church. Orlando Loewen Orlando R. “Orlie” Loewen, 86, of Valley Center, retired Missouri Pacific Railroad clerk, died Sept. 20, 2001. Service was Sept. 24 at First United Methodist Church. Burial was at Restlawn Gardens of Memory, Newton. Robert Morgan Robert N. “Bob” Morgan, 62, of McCune, father of Kim Bevan of Valley Center, died Sept. 21, 2001. He was a former Boeing Wichita employee. Service was Sept. 25 at McCune cemetery patio. Ronald Sexton Ronald L. Sexton, 75, of Wichita, father of Henry Winn of Valley Center, died Sept. 22, 2001. He was a retired Star Lumber truck driver. Service is at 1 p.m. today (Thursday) at Resthaven Gardens of Memory. William Baldwin William Eugene Baldwin, 80, of Park City, retired Reliable office supplies salesman, died Sept. 21, 2001. Service and burial were Sept. 25 at Maple cemetery, Salem, Neb. ARTHUR EDWARDS Arthur Fredrick “Bud” Edwards Jr., 59, of Valley Center, died Feb. 1, 2007. CARL RUSSELL Carl M. Russell, 74, of Valley Center, commercial artist and Valley Center and Maize school district bus driver, died Feb. 4, 2007. CATHERINE BRENN Catherine Grace Miller Brenn, 82, of Wichita, mother of Beckie Brenn and Jeanette Brenn, both of Valley Center, died Feb. 6, 2007. CLARA YOHO Clara Anna Gumpell Yoho, 84, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Sharon and Jon Nelson of Valley Center, died Jan. 31, 2007. FLORENCE LOCKWOOD Florence Annie Hickerson Lockwood, 82, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Allen and Colleen Lockwood and Linda and Charles Shumate, all of Valley Center, died Feb. 1, 2007. HELEN LEWIS Helen Wilson Lewis, 96, of Goessel, died Jan. 31, 2007, at Newton Medical Center after a brief illness. IRMA GRAGG Irma Grace Cloyd Gragg, 82, of Valley Center, died Feb. 2, 2007. LEMOYNE HAUCK LeMoyne Calmer Hauck, 83, of Wichita, grandfather of Aaron Hauck of Valley Center, died Feb. 2, 2007. MABELDEAN BOOKLESS Mabeldean K. “Dean” Bookless, 76, of South Hutchinson, sister of Charlene Kay Plush of Bella Vista, Ark., died Jan. 29, 2007. CATHERINE BRENN Catherine Grace Miller Brenn, 82, of Wichita, mother of Beckie Brenn and Jeanette Brenn, both of Valley Center, died Feb. 6, 2007. ILA ALLEN Ila J. Allen, 88, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Larry and Anita Allen of Valley Center, died Feb. 8, 2007. LUCILLE STEINERT Lucille Irene Stoppel Steinert, 83, of Russell, mother and mother-in-law of Cleo and Don Mounday of Valley Center, died Feb. 11, 2007. LYLE DAVIS Lyle C. Davis, 85, of Cimarron, brother and brother-in-law of Helen and Don Grunke of Valley Center, died Feb. 10, 2007. NEVA BAIRD Neva Arnold Baird, 100, of Wichita, retired Kechi City Clerk, died Feb. 11, 2007. WANDA GRIFFITH Wanda L. Griffith, 78, of Wichita, mother of Virgil H. Griffith of Valley Center, died Feb. 10, 2007. BENJAMIN GRATTAN Benjamin James Grattan, 31, of Valley Center, died Feb. 15, 2007. DAVID LAWRENCE David E. Lawrence, 51, of Wichita, brother and brother-in-law of Kelly and David Wingate of Valley Center, died Feb. 17, 2007. ELSIE COOP Elsie LaVon Coop, 74, of Newton, sister and sister-in-law of Darrell and Kay Williams of Valley Center, died Feb. 12, 2007. HARLAND BEEBE Harland Beebe, 92, of Fredonia, brother of Cleora Mabie of Park City, died Feb. 12, 2007. HELEN WOELK Helen Lavon Bumgardner Woelk, 92, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Sharon and Philip May of Park City, died Feb. 17, 2007. IVALEAH ENGEL Ivaleah Engel, 84, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Billie and Dale Vining of Valley Center, died Feb. 14, 2007. KATHERINE FOX Katherine W. Hartman Fox, 88, of Valley Center, homemaker, died Feb. 15, 2007. MARGUERITE PATTON Marguerite Clara Jamison Patton, 83, died Feb. 9, 2007, in Yucca Valley, Calif. N. LLOYD HOUTS Lt. Col. N. Lloyd Houts, 86, of Wichita, brother-in-law of Eleanor Johnson of Valley Center, died Feb. 18, 2007. ORRIS IRELAND Orris Roland Ireland, 97, of Valley Center, certified public accountant, died Feb. 18, 2007. REDRICK UNDERWOOD Fredrick Jacob Underwood, 21, of Valley Center, secondary education major at Cowley Community College in Arkansas City, died Feb. 17, 2007. RICHARD SCHAFFER Richard Schaffer, 69, of Derby, father and father-in-law of Kyle and Christine Schaffer of Valley Center, died Feb. 13, 2007. HAROLD WILTSE Harold E. Wiltse, 84, of Independence, father of Toni Sigars of Valley Center, died Feb. 19, 2007. MARVIN SELLERS Marvin Rex Sellers, 86, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Mark and Shannon Sellers and brother of Wanda McFarland, all of Valley Center, died Feb. 20, 2007. DALE BYBEE Dale L. “Bo” Bybee, 53, of Wichita, father of Robert Bybee and son of Louise Bybee, both of Bel Aire, died Feb. 26, 2007. DONNA WRIGHT Donna Mae Wright, 54, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Jarrod and Michelle Wright of Valley Center, died March 4, 2007, after a brief illness. EARL TAYLOR Earl H. Taylor, 86, of Benton, retired farmer, died March 3, 2007. NELLIE ELLIOTT Nellie Angeline Elliott, 89, of Mt. Hope, died March 3, 2007. ROBERT HEINRICHS Robert A. “Bob” Henrichs, 76, of Valley Center, Tramco salesman, died March 1, 2007. WOODROW HARRIS Woodrow Delbert Harris of Park City died March 5, 2007. ANN RYAN Ann Mae White Ryan, 78, of Park City, retired Metal Fab Inc. crew chief, died March 11, 2007. CLIFTON MILLS Clifton “Cliff” Mills, 79, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Virginia “Ginger” and Guy Clevenger of Kechi, died March 6, 2007, after a long illness. ELBERT FIENE Elbert LeRoy Fiene, 71, father and father-in-law of Bruce and Donna Fiene of rural Sedgwick, died Feb. 13, 2007, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. JAMES LEWIS James “Jim” Lewis, 67, of Valley Center, died March 11, 2007. LYNN DROEGEMEIER Lynn D. Droegemeier, 81, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Gaye and Allen Friess of Kechi, died March 11, 2007. MICAELA LUNA Micaela Lyla Luna, 78, of Sedgwick, sister of Martin Luna of Valley Center, died March 6, 2007. ORLA WARD Orla F. Ward, 77, of Pratt, father of Kathy Claypool of Park City, died March 6, 2007. BLANCHE EMERSON Blanche M. Emerson, 90, of Rose Hill, sister of Lorna Stover of Valley Center, died March 12, 2007. EDDIE DAVIS Samuel E. “Eddie” Davis, 87, of Ponca City, Okla., father and father-in-law of Virginia and Jim Boyd of Valley Center, died March 15, 2007. GLENN BARNABY Glenn A. “Poke” Barnaby, 91, of Longton, father and father-in-law of Richard and Annette Barnaby of Valley Center, died March 20, 2007. MARIA CHAPLE Maria M. Chaple, 81, of Rose Hill, sister-in-law of William Chaple of Park City, died March 12, 2007. MARY WALDROUPE Mary Ellen Cavett Waldroupe, 101, died March 18, 2007, at the home of her niece, Verga Hoogendoorn, Valley Center. ROBERT BAIRD Robert T. Baird, 70, of Valley Center, died March 13, 2007. ROBERT KREI Robert D. Krei, 69, of Wichita, brother of James and Cindy Krei of Valley Center, died March 13, 2007. VERLA THOMPSON Verla Darlene Allen Thompson, 77, of Valley Center, died March 19, 2007, after a long battle with cancer. ANNIE WINKLEY Annie Jean Winkley, 85, of Marion, mother and mother-in-law of Jerry and Lisa Winkley of Valley Center, died March 20, 2007. GEORGE BENTON George Edward Benton, 74, of Valley Center, died March 21, 2007. MARY MICHELS Mary Katherine Michels, 52, of Mt. Hope, sister and sister-in-law of Angela Michels and Dianne and Mike Rank, all of Valley Center, died March 25, 2007. MARY ROBARCHEK Mary Sharlaine Stevens Robarchek, 85, of Potwin, mother of Dr. Clayton Robarchek and grandmother of Jaque Davis, both of Valley Center, died March 18, 2007. ROBERT BAIRD Robert T. Baird, 70, of Valley Center, died March 13, 2007. EARL DILL SR. Earl William Dill Sr., 97, of Valley Center, died March 28, 2007. EARLENE HOUTS Earlene Elizabeth Basore Houts, 91, of Wichita, sister of Eleanor Johnson of Valley Center, died April 2, 2007. ELVA JOHNSON Elva L. Schertz Johnson, 78, of Newton, mother of Janet Johnson Fish of Valley Center, died April 2, 2007. EMMA RUSSELL Emma Lou Russell, 77, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Thomas and Valorie Russell of Valley Center, died March 26, 2007. HARVEY DIEHL Harvey Rosen Diehl, 95, of Enterprise, father and father-in-law of Harvey Jr. and Jane Diehl of Valley Center, died March 28, 2007. MARIA MILLER Maria Louise Miller, 45, of Park City, died March 29, 2007. Service was April 2 at Riverlawn Christian Church with Pastor Joe Swigart officiating. BETTY VANNAMAN Betty Vannaman, 78, of Wichita, sister of Fran Eastman of Park City, died April 4, 2007. ELMER WOLKE Elmer B. Wolke, 86, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Martha Schad and Rita and Walt Hansen, all of Valley Center, died April 4, 2007. HARLIN POWELL Harlin H. Powell, 80, of Mountain Home, Ark., formerly of Valley Center, died April 9, 2007. KYRIE THOME Kyrie D. Thome, 19 months, daughter of Jordan and Lacie Thome, died April 7, 2007. AUDREY DAVIS Audrey Davis, 83, of Wichita, sister and sister-in-law of Naomi and Junior Fultz of Kechi and Haden Reed of Park City, died April 10, 2007. BONNIE MOORE Bonnie Lee Moore, 63, of Derby, daughter of Gyneth Folk and sister of Glenda Heinz, all of Valley Center, died April 15, 2007, after a battle with cancer. ERNESTINE BANIKOWSKI Ernestine Mae “Pam” Basore Banikowski, 80, of Olathe, sister and sister-in-law of Gene and Bess Roberts and Dorothy “Dot” and W.E. “Joe” Van Dorn, all of Valley Center, died April 13, 2007. JANET FLORES Janet Maxine Bazil Flores, 64, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Damon and Susan Flores and Danielle Flores, all of Valley Center, and sister and sister-in-law of Judy and Jerry Decker of Park City, died April 13, 2007, after living 53 years with diabetes. LILI STEPHENS Lili Elizabeth Stephens, 19, of Cheney, granddaughter of Gerald and Patricia Younger of Kechi, died April 11, 2007. WILLIAM CLIFTON William “Bill” Louis Clifton, 83, of Howard, father of Clarissa Flora of Valley Center, died April 13, 2007, at Howard Twilight Manor. CONNIE SEXTON Connie Sue Bartlett Sexton, mother and mother-in-law of Scott and Polly Sexton of Valley Center, died April 18, 2007. DOROTHA FAUDREE Dorotha M. “Dotti” Faudree, 76, of Wichita, died April 17. HAROLD PAUL Harold Nicholas “Dutch” Paul, 85, of Valley Center, died April 22, 2007. LARRY BURKHOLDER Larry V. Burkholder, 57, of El Dorado, brother of Buddy Burkholder of Valley Center and Margarette Crane, Dorothy Peterson and Judy Reno, all of Park City, died April 20, 2007. LEON TALBOTT Leon Talbott, 86, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Marcia and Ray Penner of Valley Center, died April 18, 2007. PHILIP LEWIS Philip Lillard Lewis, 68, of Valley Center, died April 21, 2007. ROBERT FOX Robert L. Fox, 89, of Valley Center, died April 17, 2007. RUTH GOENTZEL Ruth H. Goentzel, 88, of Marion, mother of Virginia Jost of Valley Center, died April 20, 2007. TRULLA SCHUPBACH Trulla Grace Rugg Schupbach, 81, of Kiowa, mother and mother-in-law of Gay and Doug Vannaman of Valley Center, died April 17, 2007. WAYNE KEAST Wayne E. Keast, 86, of Howard, father of Annette Barnaby of Valley Center, died April 20, 2007. BEN BERRY Ben L. Berry, 85, of Newton, died April 27, 2007. GUY AISTRUP Guy Wendell Aistrup, 87, of Wichita, stepfather of Robert and Debbie Horak of Kechi, died April 23, 2007. LAWRENCE MEDLOCK Lawrence P. Medlock, 92, of Wichita, father of Cynthia Thompson of Valley Center, died May 1, 2007. LENORA CHENEY Lenora Gegen Cheney, 91, of Wichita, grandmother of Laura Cheney, Tom Cheney and Susan Flores, all of Valley Center, died April 25, 2007. MARY SCATES Mary Alyce Gardner Scates, 86, of Valley Center, retired administrative assistant, died April 30, 2007. MILFORD NICKEL Milford E. “Nick” Nickel, 86, of Valley Center, formerly of Hemet, Calif., died April 30, 2007. PAULA WIEBE Paula Wiebe, 97, of Whitewater, sister of Emma Busenitz of rural Valley Center, died April 12, 2007. VIOLA LYNCH Viola Inis Lynch, 95, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Linda and Vernon Farmer of Bel Aire, died April 25, 2007. DORIS TERBUSH Doris Lorraine Terbush, 91, of Emporia, mother of Darrell Terbush of Valley Center, died May 1, 2007. ESTHER JANTZ Esther Sophia Jantz, infant daughter of Brad and Ronda Jantz of Park City, was stillborn May 4, 2007. GRANVILLE CANADAY Granville “Grant” Emory Canaday Jr., 78, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Pat and Jean Canaday of Valley Center, died May 2, 2007. JOANNA THURBER Joanna Hope Thurber, 72, of Wichita, mother of Rhonda Byers of Park City, died May 7, 2007. LARRY FARNEY Larry Joe Farney, 67, father and father-in-law of Monty J. and Wendy Farney of Park City, died May 4, 2007, after a long battle with cancer. SGT. ALEXANDER FUNCHEON U.S. Army Sgt. Alexander James Funcheon, 21, of Bel Aire, was killed in the line of duty April 29, 2007. BETTY NILES Betty L. Niles, 71, of Sedgwick, mother and mother-in-law of Teresa and Garth McGinn of Bel Aire, died May 13, 2007. GEORGE BUILTA SR. George G. Builta Sr., 70, of Neosho, Mo., died May 13, 2007. GERALDINE DOOMS Geraldine “Jerry” Dooms, 76, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Anita and Dick Simpson of Bel Aire, died May 12, 2007. JOHN CARROLL John Raymond Carroll, 88, of Wichita, mechanic and World War II Army Air Corps veteran, died May 11, 2007. KENNETH STEADMAN Kenneth L. Steadman, 71, of Sedgwick, retired City of Sedgwick superintendent, died May 12, 2007. LILLIAN CAVE Lillian Jeannette Smith Cave, 95, of Sedgwick, homemaker, died May 12, 2007. NORMA SCHULER Norma “Jean” Schuler, 82, of El Dorado, sister of Joy Page of Valley Center, died May 14, 2007. DAVID JANSEN David H. Jansen, 54, of Wichita, sister of Jolene Jansen of Bel Aire, died May 16, 2007. MARGIE OSTRANDER Margie Ostrander of Wellington, mother of Judy Church of Valley Center, died May 19, 2007. MAX WINSOR Max L. Winsor, 82, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Shari and John Alfaro of Park City, died May 18, 2007. REBA LEWIS Reba V. Lewis, 94, of Valley Center, homemaker, died May 18, 2007. CHRISTIAN MINAHAN Christian Michael Minahan, 14, of Douglass, grandson of Emmie Wilson of Park City, died May 23, 2007, of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. LAUREL PETERSEN Laurel L. Petersen, 46, of Valley Center, died May 24, 2007, after a brief battle with cancer. ROBERT FERGUSON Robert E. “Fergie” Ferguson, 85, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Larry and Jo Ferguson of Kechi, died May 24, 2007, after a long battle with cancer and heart problems. JAMES HOOPER James Floyd Hooper, 82, of Augusta, father and father-in-law of Karen and Kevin Fraipont of Valley Center, died June 3, 2007. JOHN BELL John Elmer Bell, 91, of Valley Center, died May 31, 2007. RUTH WOODEN Ruth Ann Bodenhamer Wooden, 64, of Valley Center, Department of Revenue field agent, died June 4, 2007. VERLE RUNDELL Verle A. Rundell, 85, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Dan and Debbie Rundell of Park City, died June 3, 2007. JERRY MITCHELL Jerry N. Mitchell, 74, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Debra and George Birdwell of Valley Center, died June 10, 2007. Service is at 1 p.m. June 14 at Broadway Mortuary, Wichita. ANNA FINKE Anna Belle Wallace Finke, 76, of Bel Aire, formerly of Newton, died June 11, 2007. DONALD RUST Donald William Rust, 82, of Valley Center died June 11, 2007. ROBERT HAYES Robert L. Hayes, 73, of Wichita, founder and chairman of The Hayes Company Inc., died June 7, 2007, after a long illness. Service was June 11 at St. Jude Catholic Church, Wichita. WOODROW BIRD Woodrow “Woody” Bird, 88, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Woodrow II and Donna Bird of Valley Center, died June 8, 2007, in Sedgwick. Service was June 11 at Lakeview Funeral Home, Wichita. HELEN BARNES Helen Louise Barnes, 95, of Wichita, aunt of Marilyn Nuckolls of Valley Center, died June 13, 2007. TERESA SIEBERT Teresa Lucille Breault Siebert, 78, of Salina, formerly of Valley Center, died June 14, 2007. ROBERT BRINK Robert E. “Bob” Brink, 83, of Andover, died June 23, 2007. GEORGE KERR George E. Kerr, 69, of Haysville, brother and brother-in-law of Paul and Rosemary Kerr of Park City, died June 30, 2007. MARION HOWELL Marion O. “Whitfield” Howell, 82, of Wichita, mother of Victor P. Howell of Valley Center, died June 29, 2007. ROBERT LEE SR. Robert Byron Lee Sr., 64, of Park City, welder, died June 29, 2007. SUZANNE KASH Suzanne Kash, 62, of Wichita, daughter of James Downey and sister of Lynn Jolley, both of Valley Center, died June 28, 2007. VIRGINIA PORTER Virginia Beth Quillin Porter, 85, of rural Valley Center, retired executive secretary, died July 4, 2007. ARLYN HEUSINKVELD Arlyn Heusinkveld, 82, of Park City, school administrator and chief investigator for the Sedgwick County district attorney, died July 3, 2007. EDWIN BEASLEY Edwin Homer Beasley, 89, of Valley Center, died July 3, 2007. ELINORA MAGBY Elinora C. Magby, 63, of Valley Center, died July 6, 2007. ELIZABETH HILL Elizabeth “Liz” Hill, 93, of Furley, homemaker, died July 9, 2007. MARDELLA KERSCHEN Mardella E. Kerschen, 79, of Garden Plain, mother and mother-in-law of Jane and Dick George of Valley Center, died July 5, 2007. MARY COFFMAN Mary J. Coffman, 92, of Wichita, aunt of Roberta Duerksen, Carolyn Eastman, Barbara Gloyd, Alan Coffman, Dale Coffman and Byron Coffman and sister-in-law of Gladys Coffman, died June 30, 2007, in Hesston. MAXINE CRAMER Maxine J. Cramer, 78, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Carol and Ron Eakin of Valley Center, died July 3, 2007. RUTH BENEST Ruth L. Benest, 84, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Tricia and Lee Deines of Kechi, died July 7, 2007. VIRGINIA PORTER Virginia Beth Quillin Porter, 85, of rural Valley Center, retired Coleman executive secretary, died July 4, 2007. Fred Miller Fred Thomas Miller, 77, of Valley Center, Derby Refinery coke unit supervisor and real estate broker, died March 29, 2001. Service was April 3 at First Baptist Church. Burial was at Hillside cemetery, Sedgwick. Harrison Bartel Harrison Bartel, 80, of McPherson, brother of Richard Bartel of Valley Center, died March 28, 2001. He was a retired farmer and stockman. Service was March 31 at First Mennonite Church, McPherson. Mattie Stewart Mattie I. Stewart, 91, of Topeka, mother of Helen I. Nickelson of Valley Center, died March 27, 2001. Graveside service is at 1 p.m. Friday at Memorial Park cemetery, Topeka. Virgil W. Borger Services are at 2 p.m. Friday at Trinity Heights Methodist Church in Newton for Virgil W. Borger, 85, retired insurance agent and brother of Clarence Borger, formerly of Valley Center. Allen Duncan Allen F. Duncan, 86, of Valley Center, farmer, died March 23, 2001. Darwin Tedlock Darwin “Dean” Tedlock, 72, of Wichita, retired Teamsters Union Local #795 truck driver, died March 16, 2001. Harvey Purser Harvey A. Purser, 76, of Wichita, Cessna shipping and receiving supervisor, died March 23, 2001. John Wallace John Nathan Wallace, 78, of Greensburg, brother of Catherine “Kay” Lefdahl of Valley Center, died March 22, 2001. Marshall Bennett Marshall C. Bennett, 90, of Surprise, Ariz., oil field pumper, died March 22, 2001. Amelia Schulte Amelia A. “Molly” Schulte, 86, of Hays, sister of Lioba Keller of Park City, died Feb. 27, 2002. She was a homemaker and former Victoria resident. Vigil and rosary were March 3 at Cline’s Mortuary. Service was March 4 at St. Fidelis Catholic Church, all of Victoria. Charles Costlow Charles “Chalk” Costlow, 71, of Benton, father of Rex Costlow of Park City, died Feb. 24, 2002. He was a retired Coleman Company maintenance welder. Service was Feb. 28 at Downing & Lahey Mortuary East, Wichita. Curtis Hensley Curtis Wayne Hensley, 62, of Wichita, father of Kathy Hultman of Valley Center, died March 1, 2002. He was a construction worker. Private service was held. Dorothy McBroom Dorothy McBroom, 72, of Wichita, grandmother of Tony and Julie Schaar and great-grandmother of Nathan Schaar, Sarah Schaar and Laura Schaar, all of Valley Center, died Feb. 27, 2002. She was a retired Spears Restaurant employee. Service was March 2 at Resthaven Mortuary. Glenn Stearman Glenn Arthur Stearman, 94, of Austin, Texas, formerly of Valley Center, died March 3, 2002. He was the former owner and president of Stearman Aircraft Products Corporation of Valley Center. Service is at 1 p.m. Saturday at University United Methodist Church, Wichita. Burial will be at White Chapel Memorial cemetery, Wichita. James Connolly James Y. Connolly, 89, of Wichita, formerly of Valley Center, died March 3, 2002. He was a retired manufacturing supervisor for Pratt & Lambert Aircraft. Graveside service is at 1 p.m. today (Thursday) at White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Joyce Blickenstaff Joyce E. Blickenstaff, 69, of Wichita, mother of Timothy Blickenstaff of Park City, died March 2, 2002. She was a homemaker. Private service. Katherine Cantrell Katherine A. Heuett Cantrell, 87, of Wichita, great-grandmother of Dustyne Forister-Merriman of Valley Center, died March 2, 2002. She was a retired Heuett & Son Trucking co-owner, City of Wichita accounting clerk and Gateway Sporting Goods Gym Store bookkeeper. Service was March 6 at Old Mission Mortuary. Laura Delaney Laura A. Delaney, 61, of Wichita, mother of Michael Delaney of Valley Center, died March 2, 2002. Rosary was March 4 and service was March 5, both at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Luther Grantz Luther J. Grantz, 83, of Wichita, father of Ronald Grantz of Valley Center, died March 1, 2002. He was a retired Otasco automotive salesman. Service was March 5 at Trinity Baptist Church. Mildred Babb Mildred R. Robbins Babb, 84, of Valley Center, homemaker, died March 1, 2002. Service was March 3 at Hillside Funeral Home East, Wichita. Rodney Maynard Rodney Maynard, 78, of Winfield, father of Misty Maynard of Kechi, died Feb. 27, 2002. He was a retired electronic engineer. A memorial service is pending. Ross Carter Ross H. Carter, 27, of Wellington, brother of Wilbur Carter of Valley Center, died Feb. 26, 2002. He was an Al Wellman Body and Automotive Repair repairman. Service was March 1 at Temple Baptist Church, Wichita. Graveside service was March 1 at Prairie Lawn cemetery, Wellington. William Mierau William C. “Bill” Mierau, 82, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Connie and Ed Johnson of rural Valley Center, died March 1, 2002. He was the retired owner of W.C. Mierau Construction Company. Services were March 4 at First Presbyterian Church, Wichita. Burial was at Halstead cemetery. Gary Page Gary B. Page, 57, of Solomon, brother of Bill Page of Valley Center, died Feb. 20, 2002. He was the owner and operator of Page Trucking Co. Service was Feb. 24 at Solomon United Methodist Church. Howard McMillan Jr. Howard L. “Mac” McMillan Jr., 67, of rural Peck, formerly of Valley Center and Wichita, died Feb. 23, 2002. Service was Feb. 26 at Webb Mortuary Chapel in Clearwater with Pastor Mike McAbee of First Assembly of God of Mulvane officiating. Rick Unruh was an honorary spokesman. Burial was in Waco cemetery near Waco. Arlo Nordstedt Arlo W. Nordstedt, 81, of Sedgwick, brother of Rosetta Hutchens of Valley Center, died Aug. 31, 2001. He was a farmer. Service was Sept. 4 at Pleasant Valley Church, Bentley. Dorothy Crawford Dorothy I. Crawford, 75, formerly of Valley Center, retired Shepler’s Western Wear Shops alteration seamstress, died Aug. 28, 2001. Service was Aug. 31 at Indian Hills Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Christopher Manbeck officiating. Leo Stroot Leo Francis Stroot, 83, of Wichita, father of Richard Stroot of Valley Center, died Aug. 29, 2001. He was a retired St. Francis Hospital stationary engineer. Rosary was Sept. 3 at Downing & Lahey Mortuary West. Service was Sept. 4 at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Mary Wade Mary Gladys Isbell Wade, 92, formerly of Valley Center, died Aug. 28, 2001 in Forney, Texas. Service was Sept. 1 at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Joshua, Texas. Burial was in Rose Hill cemetery, Cleburne, Texas. Carl Kendrick Carl K. Kendrick, 75, of Wichita, brother of Marge Gardner of Valley Center, died Aug. 28, 2001. He was a retired Cessna Aircraft Co. machine shop foreman. Service is at 10;30 a.m. Friday at First Wesleyan Church. Irene Smalley H. Irene Smalley, 90, of Wichita, mother of Keith Spicer of Valley Center, died Aug. 28, 2001. She was a retired licensed practical nurse. Service is at 3 p.m. Friday at Resthaven Gardens of Memory, Wichita. Laura Byfield Laura F. Judkins Byfield, 92, of Wichita, homemaker, died Aug. 26, 2001. Service was Aug. 29 at Calvary Baptist Church. Shirley Aldrich Shirley Ruth Aldrich, 64, of Park City, retired Wesley Medical Center employee, died Aug. 27, 2001. Service is at 1 p.m. today (Thursday) at Cochran Mortuary. Billy Skiles Billy Gene Skiles, 70, of Hays, father of Georgia Hughes of Valley Center, died Aug. 14, 2001, of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was a former Boeing computer programmer, Bryan Institute teacher and minister. Service was Aug. 18 at Mount Herman Church, Salem, Mo. E. John Neal E. John Neal, 58, of Wichita, stepfather of Gary Pitzer of Valley Center, died Aug. 20, 2001. He was a Burns International Security Services branch manager. Service is at 10 a.m. today (Thursday) at Hillside Funeral Home West. Frances Pallister Frances W. Pallister, 88, of Wichita, mother of Beverly Totten and grandmother of Lois Anne Millspaugh, both of Valley Center, died Aug. 16, 2001. She was a homemaker. Service was Aug. 22 at Sillin Funeral Home, Sterling. Burial was at Sterling Community cemetery. A memorial service will be held later at Kansas Masonic Home, Wichita. Lacy Callison Lacy Loren Callison, 77, of Valley Center, died Aug. 16, 2001. He was retired. Service was Aug. 18 at Baker Funeral Home. Burial was at Sunnydale cemetery. Patricia Turner Patricia Ann Turner, 75, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Virginia and Mark Perez of Valley Center, died Aug. 16, 2001. She was a retired Beech Aircraft Corp. expediter. Service was Aug. 20 at Lakeview Funeral Home. Vinola Moore Vinola M. Moore, 93, of Wichita, retired teacher, died Aug. 19, 2001. Service was Aug. 21 at Walton cemetery, Walton. Charles Swinney Charles A. “Chuck” Swinney, 86, of Topeka, formerly of Valley Center, died Aug. 13, 2001. Memorial service is at 11 a.m. Friday at Resthaven Mortuary, Wichita. Edna Berry Edna May Regan Berry, 78, of Valley Center, died Aug. 10, 2001. She was a homemaker. Service was Aug. 13 at Faith Bible Baptist Church with Rev. Al Schuessler officiating. Burial was in Hillside cemetery, Sedgwick. Richard Steck Richard L. Steck, 90, of Mount Hope, formerly of Valley Center, died Aug. 10, 2001. He was a retired farmer. Service was Aug. 13 at Hillside East Chapel, Wichita. Shirley Edmundson Shirley Yvonne Edmundson, 70, of Valley Center, retired teacher, died Aug. 12, 2001. Service was Aug. 15 at First United Methodist Church with Dr. J. Tal Tittsworth officiating. Burial was at Dighton cemetery, Dighton. Tomas Moncivais Jr. Tomas Sotelo Moncivais Jr., 33, of Kechi, Encompass electrician apprentice, died Aug. 9, 2001. Graveside service was Aug. 13 at Kechi cemetery. Memorial service was Aug. 13 at Northridge Friends Church. Vera Casado Vera J. Casado, 98, of Wichita, grandmother of Jana McKay-Mullen and her husband Jeff and John Wesley “Guy” McKay III and great-grandmother of Jessica Angeline and Jordan Elizabeth Mullen, all of Valley Center, died Aug. 11, 2001. She was a retired educator and homemaker. Graveside service is at 10 a.m. today (Thursday) at White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Service is at 1:30 p.m. today at University Friends Church. Darrell Hensley Darrell Lee Hensley, 50, of Los Alamitos, Calif., brother of David Hensley of Valley Center, died Aug. 4, 2001. He was an air traffic control tower chief at Los Alamitos Army Airfield. Funeral ceremony was Aug. 8 at Church of Our Fathers, Forest Lawn Memorial-Park, Cypress, Calif. Funeral service is at 2 p.m. Saturday at Hillside Funeral Home East Chapel, Wichita. Burial will be at Kechi cemetery. Eric Thompson Eric E. Thompson, 58, of Hutchinson, brother of Todd Chapman of Kechi, died Aug. 4, 2001. He was a retired Hutchinson Fire Department battalion chief. Service was Aug. 8 at First Church of Nazarene. George Matzek George J. Matzek, 89, of Wichita, retired farmer, died July 31, 2001. Rosary was Aug. 2 and service Aug. 3, both at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Graveside service was Aug. 3 at St. Joseph cemetery, Andale. Hart Armstrong Dr. Hart R. Armstrong, D.D., Th.D., Litt. D., 89, of Park City, died July 29, 2001. He was a minister and an author, editor and publisher. Service was Aug. 3 at Hillside Funeral Home West. Irvin "Gene" Smith Irvin E. “Gene” Smith, 65, of Wichita, father of Jeannie Moore of Kechi, died Aug. 5, 2001. He was the retired manager of Denny Klepper Oil Company. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. today (Thursday) and service is at 10 a.m. Friday, both at Dunsford Chapel. Jackie Madrigal Jackie Bryant Madrigal, 47, of Wichita, mother of Jesse Madrigal and Merry Price, both of Valley Center, died Aug. 4, 2001. She was secretary and treasurer of Madrigal Insurance. Service was Aug. 7 at Central Christian Church, Wichita. Lorena Reiss Lorena Reiss, 86, of Glendale, Ariz., mother of Evelyn Gerety of Valley Center, died Aug. 5, 2001. Service is at 10 a.m. today (Thursday) at Petersen Funeral Home. She was a homemaker and former Newton resident. Graveside service is at 3 p.m. at Graceland cemetery, Meade. Rebecca Bilson Rebecca Ann Bilson, 49, of Hutchinson, mother of Elizabeth Combs of Park City, died Aug. 6, 2001. She was an Apac Customer Systems verifier. Service was Aug. 8 at Apostolic Faith Tabernacle. Rogene Pocock Rogene N. Keeler Pocock, 81, of Titusville, Fla., sister-in-law of Winifred Mark of rural Valley Center, died July 17, 2001. She was a former Valley Center resident. Service was July 21 at Brevard Memorial Funeral Home. Burial was at Brevard Memorial Park, Frontenac, Fla. Hazel Mercer Hazel Walker Mercer, 85, of Emporia, mother of Marilyn Mercer Rowley of Valley Center, died July 29, 2001. She was a teacher. Service was Aug. 1 at Presbyterian Church (USA) with Rev. Pat Ireland officiating. Burial was at Homestead cemetery. Lawrence Adams Lawrence E. Adams, 71, of Valley Center, former Missouri Pacific Railroad employee and retired Stannard Construction Co. welder, died July 29, 2001. Service is at 10:30 a.m. today (Thursday) at Campbell Funeral Home, Yates Center. Burial is at Toronto, Kan., cemetery. Alvin Schuessler Alvin “Max” Schuessler, 66, of Sedgwick, brother of Mary Lou Williams of Valley Center, died July 19, 2001. Service was July 21 at Sedgwick Christian Church with Rev. Kim Beckwith officiating. Burial was at Hillside cemetery, Sedgwick. Beverly Green Beverly A. “Blue Jeans” Scogin Green, 49, of Wichita, died July 20, 2001. She was an aircraft sheet metal and assembly worker. Service was July 25 at Riverlawn Christian Church. Charles Mason Charles E. “Chuck” Mason, 57, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Laure and Henry Kendall and grandfather of Page and Ethan Kendall, all of Park City, died July 22, 2001. He was Aviation Associates Credit Union loan manager and former Union National Bank vice president. Curtis Stanley Curtis E. “Gene” Stanley, 41, of Waverly, brother of Deborah Arebalo of Park City, died July 17, 2001. He was a former Boeing Wichita sheet metal employee. Service was July 19 at Waverly cemetery. Don Hare Don Hare, 64, of Anthony, father of Kay White of Valley Center, died July 19, 2001. He was a truck driver. Service was July 23 at Elliott Mortuary. Frank Madson Jr. Frank P. Madson Jr., 82, retired staff photographer for Beech Aircraft, died. Service was July 20, 2001, at Old Mission Mortuary. Josephine Smith Josephine M. Smith, 98, grandmother of Kandy Ellis of Valley Center, died July 19, 2001. She was a retired Walker Brothers assistant jewelry buyer. Service was July 21 at Hillside Funeral Home West. Norman Maack Norman A. Maack, 88, of Wichita, retired car man for Santa Fe Railroad, died July 21, 2001. Service is at 1 p.m. today (Thursday) at Hillside Funeral Home West Chapel. Burial is at 3 p.m. at Cumberland cemetery, rural Augusta. Vernon Weber Vernon V. Weber, 81, of Wichita, retired Ritchie Construction welder and mechanic, died July 18, 2001. Graveside service was July 20 at Highland cemetery, Marion. Don Howard Hobble Donald Howard Hobble, 75, Valley Center, died July 13, 2001. He was retired from KG&E. Eleanor A. Blaisdell Eleanor A. Blaisdell, 80, El Dorado, sister of Viola Turner of Valley Center, died July 14, 2001. She was a homemaker and retired Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital cook. Harvey H. Schlehuber Harvey H. Schlehuber, 97, Wichita, died July 15, 2001. He was a retired farmer and owner of Ford Tractor Sales in Marion. Robert A. “Bub” Swain Robert A. “Bub” Swain, 79, Wichita, brother of Rosella Thompson of Valley Center, died July 13, 2001. He was a retired Cessna Aircraft employee. Vera Leoan Ward Vera Leoan Ward, 79, of Augusta, formerly of Andover, sister of Ina Grimes of Park City, died July 11, 2001. She was a homemaker. A private service was held. Wallace E. Tinkler Wallace E. Tinkler, 84, Valley Center, died June 29, 2001. He was the retired owner of the Golden Derrick restaurant in Liberal. Eleine Phillips Eleine W. Phillips, 85, of Stillwater, Okla., mother and mother-in-law of Priscilla E. and Dennis Tracy of Valley Center, died July 2, 2001. Service was July 7 at First United Methodist Church. Burial was at Towanda cemetery. Esther Karber Esther Violet Karber, 81, of Ulysses, mother of Dareld Karber of Valley Center, died July 1, 2001. Service was July 6 at Ulysses Mennonite Brethren Church. Keith Overman Keith W. Overman, 53, of Andover, farmer, died July 1, 2001. Service was July 6 at Downing & Lahey Mortuary East Chapel, Wichita. Linda Womack Linda J. Womack, 53, of Kechi, retired Bank IV loan officer, died July 1, 2001. Service was July 6 at Robin’s cemetery south of Coffeyville. Beulah Fleury Beulah Reva Fleury, 84, of Wichita, former seamstress and cook, died July 1, 2001. Service was Tuesday at Valley Center Christian Church. Ella M. Brown Ella M. Brown, 83, of rural Valley Center, died July 1, 2001. She was born May 11, 1981, in Wallhalla, N.D. Service is at 10 a.m. Thursday at Petersen Funeral Home chapel, Newton. Rev. Kim Beckwith of Sedgwick Christian Church will officiate. G. Gerald Edmond G. Gerald Edmond, 84, of Wichita, father of Mary George of Valley Center, died June 30, 2001. He was a retired Wichita Brass and Aluminum foundry foreman. Service is at 10:30 a.m. July 5 at Old Mission Mortuary. Jennie Flowers Jennie W. Flowers, 90, of Oceanside, Calif., formerly of Valley Center, died of cancer June 12, 2001. Nancy Robertson Nancy Carol Robertson, 56, of Park City, mother and mother-in-law of Debbie and Doug O’Rear and Kris and Mark Heinz, all of Valley Center, died June 30, 2001. She was a Cessna maintenance secretary. Service is July 3 at Kechi United Methodist Church. Burial was in Kechi Township cemetery. Wallace Tinkler Wallace E. Tinkler, 84, of Valley Center, retired Golden Derrick (Liberal) Restaurant owner, died June 29, 2001. Service was July 2 at Hillside Funeral Home East, Wichita. John Whitlock John Jefferson Whitlock, 82, of Wichita, formerly of Valley Center, died June 5, 2001. He was a retired Raytheon Aircraft Co. machinist. Services were June 16 at Lakeview Funeral home. Josephine Johnson Josephine H. “Jo” Johnson, 91, of Manhattan, mother of Jerry Johnson of Valley Center, died June 21, 2001. She was a former Green Thumb Garden Center co-owner and operator. Service was June 25 at Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home. Leonard Simpson Leonard Clarke Simpson, 83, of Independence, father of Cheryl Maris of Valley Center, died June 22, 2001. He was a U.S. Post Office employee. Service was June 25 at Mount Hope cemetery. Melba Reyman Suffield Melba Jeane Reyman Suffield, 70, of Wichita, retired teacher, die dJune 16, 2001. Rosary was June 21 and service was June 22, both at St. Cecelia Catholic Church, Haysville. Burial was June 22 at Hillside cemetery, Sedgwick. Raymond Renner Raymond Lee Renner, 69, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of R. John and Lisa Renner of Valley Center, died June 21, 2001. He was a farmer and school bus driver. Rosary was June 24 and service was June 25, both at St. Peter Catholic Church, Schulte. Robert Rich Robert O. “Bob” Rich, 79, of Wichita, retired owner of Bob Rich Drywall, died June 20, 2001. Service was June 22 at Valley Center Christian Church. Valeria Dellinger Verboom Valeria L. Dellinger Verboom, 73, of Wichita, retired trust officer at First National Bank, Wichita, died June 21, 2001. Service was June 25 at First United Methodist Church. Violet Stroot Violet R. “Betty” Stroot, 77, of Wichita, mother of Richard Stroot of Valley Center, died June 20, 2001. She was a retired nurse, former owner of A Cottage of Flowers and author of “Fluids and Electrolytes—A Practical Approach.” Rosary was June 22 at Downing & Lahey Mortuary West. Service was June 23 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Douglas Ewy Douglas J. Ewy, 47, of Boise, Idaho, brother and brother-in-law of Jerry and Cyndie Ewy of Valley Center, died June 14, 2001. Service is at 10 a.m. today (Thursday) at First Mennonite Church, Halstead. Burial is at Halstead cemetery. Helen Clark Helen Elizabeth Clark, 71, of Haysville, mother of Cindy Bogle of Valley Center, died June 13, 2001. She was a retired Copeland Hermetics employee. Service was June 16 at Faith Baptist Church, Andover. Burial was at Andover cemetery. Jack Rhiley Jack W. Rhiley, 74, of Valley Center, retired rancher and heavy equipment operator, died June 18, 2001, of injuries sustained in an auto accident in Utah. Service is at 10 a.m. Monday at Holechek Funeral Home, Oshkosh, Neb. He was a former resident of Hanna, Wyo.; Rapid City, S.D., and Creighton, S.D. Leo Opat Leo M. Opat, 75, of Lindsborg, father of Kerrick Opat of Valley Center and Kevin Opat and Cynthia George, both of Kechi, died June 15, 2001. He was a Family Shoe owner and insurance agent. Vigil was June 17 and service was June 18, both at St. Bridget of Sweden Catholic Church. Zelma Thompson Zelma Mae Berry Thompson of Wichita, sister of Lee Berry of Kechi, died June 12, 2001. She was a Renal Care Center dialysis technician. Service was June 16 at Jackson Mortuary. Mary Burdick Mary Ellen Burdick, 82, of Hesston, mother of David Burdick of Valley Center, died June 7, 2001. She was a retired substitute teacher. Services were June 9 at Schowalter Villa in Hesston and at St. Peter United Church of Christ cemetery, Holyrood. Melvin Dall Melvin J. Dall, 81, of Derby, father and father-in-law of Jim and Kay Dall, grandfather of Dan Dall and Camie Borsdorf and great-grandfather of Jacob Borsdorf, all of Valley Center, died June 8, 2001. He was a retired Boeing Wichita and heavy equipment operator. Memorial service was June 11 at Watson Funeral Home, Wichita. Mildred Groves Mildred “Millie” Groves, 62, of Wichita, mother of Roland Hoag of Valley Center, died June 8, 2001. She was a homemaker. Service was June 11 at Hillside Funeral Home East. Rose Helms Rose Marie Helms, 77, of Wichita, sister of Mary Ayers of Valley Center, died June 8, 2001. She was a retired Coleman Co. rate analyst and former SRS low-income energy program employee. Memorial service is at 10 a.m. today (Thursday) at Cochran Mortuary. Royce Haley Royce Haley, 70, of Wichita, nephew of Bob Haley and Reba Lewis, both of rural Valley Center, died June 5, 2001. He was a retired American National Insurance agent and cattle rancher. Service was June 7 at Antioch Christian Church. Simon Campbell Simon Campbell, 78, of Wichita, father of Jack Campbell and Alvie Campbell, both of Park City, died June 8, 2001. He was a retired Campbell Iron owner and former Sedgwick County employee. Service was June 12 at Kechi cemetery. Viola Bodenhamer Viola Ruth Streck Bodenhamer, 86, of Rosalia, mother of Ruth Wooden and grandmother of Jason Wooden, both of Valley Center, died June 9, 2001. Service was June 13 at First Baptist Church, El Dorado. Burial was June 13 at Sunnyside cemetery in Barber County. Irene Tennissen Irene Struble Tennissen, 90, of Valley Center, homemaker, died June 4, 2001. Rosary is at 7 tonight (Thursday) and service is at 10 a.m. Friday, both at St. Jude Catholic Church, Wichita. Burial is at 1 p.m. Friday at Lakeview Gardens cemetery. Lewis Stroud Lewis J. Stroud, 86, of Wichita, brother of Glen Stroud of Valley Center, died May 31, 2001. He was a retired Cessna Aircraft Co. inspector. Service was June 5 at Lakeview Funeral Home. Ray Green Ray D. Green, 76, of Wellington, father of Kim Green of Kechi, died June 2, 2001. He was a retired firefighter. Service was June 5 at Church of Christ. Edgar Woods Edgar Woods, 99, of Emporia, father of Nadine Shelton of Valley Center, died May 23, 2001. He was a farmer, carpenter and real estate agent. Memorial service was May 26 at Flint Hills Christian Church. Grayce Wright Grayce E. Wright, 79, of Wichita, sister of Mary Ellen Scott of Valley Center, died May 26, 2001. She was retired from Leeker’s Family Foods. Service was May 30 at Petersen Funeral Home Chapel, Newton. Burial was at Walton cemetery, Walton. James Dawson James “Jim” D. Dawson, 44, of Valley Center, trucker for Waste Management, died May 23, 2001. Service was May 26 at Baker Funeral Home with Pastor Doug Fraley officiating. Burial was at Towanda cemetery. Norma Lunt Norma Lee Lunt, 68, of Grove, Okla., formerly of Wichita, retired Wichita Federal Savings and Loan and Southwest Federal Savings executive secretary, died May 20, 2001. Service is at 2 p.m. today (Thursday) at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Wichita. Robert Jay Robert M. Jay, 84, of Arkansas City, grandfather of Christian Jay of Valley Center, died May 25, 2001. He was a retired Union State Bank senior vice president and director. Service was May 29 at First Presbyterian Church, Arkansas City. James Dawson James “Jim” D. Dawson, 44, of Valley Center, trucker for Waste Management, died May 23, 2001. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. May 25 at Baker Funeral Home, Valley Center. Service is at 10 a.m. May 26 at Baker Funeral Home with Pastor Doug Fraley officiating. Burial will be at the Towanda cemetery. Mary Jane Putman Mary Jane Putman, 79, of Park City, retired American Cab Co. PBX operator, died May 17, 2001. Service was May 21 at Cochran Mortuary, Wichita. Norma Pickering Norma Jean Pickering, 71, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Brent and Annie Pickering of Park City and Lorie and Lance Threet of Kechi, died May 16, 2001. She was a homemaker. Service was May 21 at Pilgrim Congregational Church. Graveside service was the same day at Burden, Kan., cemetery. Basil Dundas Jr. Basil R. Dundas Jr., 78, of Enid, Okla., formerly of Valley Center, father of Danny Dundas of Valley Center, died April 15, 2001. A memorial service was held April 19 at Anderson-Burris Funeral Home. Elmer Golden Elmer C. Golden, 93, of Wichita, paper hanger, died May 12, 2001. Service was May 15 at Baker Funeral Home. Burial was at Maize Park cemetery, Maize. Helen Finney Helen L. Finney, 91, of Edmond, Okla., sister of Pat Cain and Marjorie Arnold, both of Valley Center, died May 11, 2001. She was a homemaker and former Barton County Register of Deeds employee. Service was May 14 at First Presbyterian Church. James Haskit James C. Haskit, 74, of Valley Center, McDonnel-Douglas aircraft machinist and farmer, died May 12, 2001. Service was May 16 at First United Methodist Church. Burial was at Lakeview Mausoleum, Wichita. Daniel Andrade Daniel Andrade, 6, of Valley Center, kindergarten student at Kensler Elementary in Wichita, died May 5, 2001, as the result of an automobile accident. His father and brother also died in the accident. Edith Frantz Edith Frantz, 91, of Dighton, mother of Shirley Edmundson of Valley Center, died May 3, 2001. She was a homemaker. Service was May 5 at Dighton United Methodist Church. Jose Daniel Andrade Jose Daniel Andrade, 25, of Valley Center, Utility Contractors worker, died May 5, 2001, as the result of an automobile accident. His two sons also died in the accident. Noe Andrade Noe Andrade, 4, of Valley Center, died May 5, 2001, as the result of an automobile accident. His father and brother also died in the accident. Thomas "Bud" Williamson Thomas G. “Bud” Williamson, 69, of Wichita, owner of Williamson Construction Co. Inc., died May 6, 2001. Service is at 1 p.m. Friday at Resthaven Mortuary Chapel. Anthony Kapeika Anthony G. “Tony” Kapeika, 82, of Wichita, retired General Foods accounts manager, died April 25, 2001. Rosary and service were April 27 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Gregory Brewer Gregory Allan Brewer, 43, of Peabody, father of Nicholas Brewer of Valley Center, died April 26, 2001. He was a self-employed carpenter. Service was April 30 at Baker Funeral Home. Jaleel Woodard Jaleel Akeen Woodard, 5-month-old grandson of Idella Woodard and Art Woodard, both of Valley Center, died April 25, 2001. Service was April 27 at Maple Grove cemetery. Pauline Lee Pauline A. Lee, 78, of Douglass, sister of Jack Hommertzheim of Valley Center, died April 25, 2001. She was a retired Western Machine Works bookkeeper. Service was April 28 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Wichita. Graveside service was the same day at Newkirk, Okla., cemetery. Virgil Sanderson Virgil A. Sanderson Sr., 68, of Wichita, brother of Ed Sanderson of Valley Center, died April 28, 2001. He was a retired tree service and water well driller. Service is at 10:30 a.m. today (Thursday) at White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Deloris Keith DeLoris F. Keith, 71, of Wichita, mother of Larry Keith of Valley Center, died April 22, 2001. She was a homemaker and former owner of Glenn and DeLoris’ Bar. Service is at 1 p.m. today (Thursday) at White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Dorothy Peterson Dorothy M. Peterson, 81, of Assaria, mother of Cindy Clark of Kechi, died April 16, 2001. She was a homemaker. Service was April 19 at Assaria Lutheran Church. Mickie Spencer Mickie Donald Spencer, 72, of Valley Center, retired Boeing Wichita spray painter, died April 22, 2001. Service is at 2 p.m. today (Thursday) at Valley Center Christian Church with Pastor Doug Fraley officiating. Burial is at Hillside cemetery, Sedgwick. Vicki Houle Vicki Houle, 54, of Wichita, Dillon Store #42 clerk and partner in the family-owned 81 Speedway, died April 15, 2001. Service was April 19 at Messiah Baptist Church. Violet Ayers Violet M. Ayers, 95, of Wichita, retired teacher in Lebo and Burlington schools, died April 18, 2001. Memorial service was April 21 at First United Methodist Church Chapel. Graveside service was the same day at Lincoln cemetery, Lebo. Francis Metzger Francis Metzger, 92, of Valley Center, retired farmer and Valley Center Co-op employee, died April 13, 2001. Graveside service was April 16 at Pleasant Valley cemetery, Bentley. Gladys Monasmith Gladys Evelyn Monasmith, 88, of Wichita, aunt of Marc Monasmith of Valley Center, died April 12, 2001. She was a homemaker. Service was April 17 at Cochran Mortuary, Chapel of the Roses. Imogene Browning Imogene DeLee Browning, 80, of Issaquah, Wash., mother of Sharron G. Browning of Valley Center, died April 2, 2001. Memorial service was April 14 at Glendale Golf and Country Club, Bellevue, Wash. Lavern Harrison Laverne Harrison, 65, of Valley Center, homemaker, died April 13, 2001. Service was April 17 at The Ark Church, Maize, with Rev. Mike Leichner officiating. Burial was at White Chapel. Lois Sylvester Lois Jean Sylvester, 68, of Wamego, mother of Larissa Hageman of Valley Center, died April 10, 2001. Service was April 14 at Stewart Funeral Home. Ruth Andersen Ruth Evelyn Andersen, 85, of Wichita, mother of Rod Andersen of Valley Center, died April 15, 2001. She was a homemaker. Service was April 18 at Resthaven Mortuary, Wichita. Selma Ochs Selma L. Ochs, 84, of Bison, mother of Marvalee Shaw of Valley Center, died April 10, 2001. She was a homemaker. Service was April 13 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Otis. Duaine Tennyson Duaine Tennyson, 69, of Lynnwood, Wash., formerly of Valley Center, brother of Elvin Tennyson of Valley Center, died Jan. 25, 2002. He was retired from Boeing Seattle. Burial was Jan. 25 in Lynnwood. Ellis Stapleton Ellis W. “Alpo” Stapleton, 56, of Park City, York Unitary Products Group forklift operator, died Jan. 26, 2002. Service was Jan. 30 at Cochran Mortuary. Faye Johnson Faye Lavauun Johnson, 80, of Valley Center, secretary and bookkeeper for Joe S. Johnson Inc., painting contractors, died Jan. 26, 2002. Service was Jan. 30 at Baker Funeral Home with Pastors Rob Rotola and Wes Wolken of Word of Life Church officiating. Burial was in Memorial Lawn cemetery, Arkansas City. Fern Black Fern Black, 71, of Valley Center, homemaker, died Jan. 26, 2002. Service was Jan. 29 at Baker Funeral Home. Burial was in Kechi cemetery. Jerry Wright Jerry L. Wright, 59, of El Dorado, father of Gary Wright of Valley Center, was found dead Jan. 27, 2002. He was a former Raytheon Aircraft Co. employee. No service. LeRoy Matson LeRoy Smith “Toy” Matson, 78, of Kechi, retired Boeing machinist and farmer, died Jan. 23, 2002. Service was Jan. 26 at Kechi United Methodist Church. Burial was in Kechi cemetery. Traci Hughbanks Traci A. Hughbanks, 42, of Wichita, sister of Marci Moore and Cindi Fenn, both of Valley Center, died Jan. 23, 2002. She was a photographer. Service was Jan. 26 at First Baptist Church, Haysville. Velma Harmon Velma Fern Harmon, 87, of Valley Center, aunt of Jerry Ann Haug of Valley Center, died Jan. 28, 2002. She was a homemaker and worked in the cosmetology department of City Drug and White Drug prior to her marriage. Viewing will be at Palmer Funeral Home, Cushing, Okla. Graveside service is at 3 p.m. Friday at Fairlawn cemetery, north of Cushing, with Rev. Curtis Mason, pastor of First Christian Church of Cushing, officiating. Wilma Cantrell Wilma A. Cantrell, 83, of Wichita, mother of Harry Cress of Kechi, died Jan. 26, 2002. She was a former Hinkles, B & G Ceramics and TG&Y sales clerk. Service was Jan. 29 at Oak Ridge cemetery, Kinnett, Mo. Glen Kraus Glen Raymond Kraus, 57, of Wichita, brother of Greg Kraus and James Kraus, both of Valley Center, died May 26, 2002. He was a retired Printing Inc. printer. Service was May 29 at White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Marion Burke Marion E. Bainter Burke, 80, of Wichita, mother of David Burke of Valley Center, died May 23, 2002. She was a retired Beech Aircraft Corp. office clerk. Service was Tuesday at University United Methodist Church. Alma Morisset Alma Mae Phillips Morisset, 74, of Valley Center, homemaker, died May 18, 2002. Service and burial were May 21 at Sunnydale Park cemetery. Almeda Graves Almeda Grace Graves, 82, of Valley Center, homemaker, died May 16, 2002. Service was May 20 at Riverlawn Christian Church, Wichita. Burial was at Oxford cemetery. Bill Botts Bill Raymond Botts, 59, of Valley Center, aircraft instrument purchasing manager for Spirent Systems Wichita Inc., died May 18, 2002. Service was May 22 at First United Methodist Church. Burial was at Hillside cemetery, Sedgwick. Hattie Campbell Hattie Lola Jennings Campbell, 85, of Valley Center, homemaker, died May 22, 2002. Visitation 4 to 6 p.m. May 24 at Baker Funeral Home Chapel, Valley Center. Service 10 a.m. May 25 at Calvary Baptist Church, Valley Center. Natalie Klusener Natalie Ann Klusener, infant daughter of Matthew Troy and Carol Ann Klusener of Valley Center, died May 15, 2002. Service was May 18 at Central Christian Church, Wichita. Burial was at Kensington Gardens. Roy Lee Blake Roy Lee Blake, 45, of Valley Center, Sanitation Sewer Service employee, died May 20, 2002. Visitation from 4 to 6 p.m. May 23, service 2 p.m. May 24, both at Baker Funeral Home Chapel, Valley Center. Burial at Pleasant Valley cemetery, Bentley. Sharmen Carter Sharmen Edman Carter, 75, of Valley Center, retired Elixir fabricator, died May 21, 2002. Visitation 7 to 9 p.m. May 23, service 10 a.m. May 24, both at Baker Funeral Home Chapel, Valley Center. Burial at Burrton cemetery, Burrton. Alfred Riffel Alfred Riffel, 70, of Park City, died May 10, 2002. Service was May 13 at Carlson-Becker Funeral Home, Hope, with Rev. Clark Davis officiating. Burial was in Lewis cemetery, Ramona. Christine Darter Christine Simonsen Darter, 85, of Valley Center, died May 12, 2002. She was a retired Valley Center elementary school cook. Service is at 1 p.m. today (Thursday) at First United Methodist Church. Burial will be at El Paso cemetery, Derby. Gene Manning Gene William Manning, 79, a resident of Medicalodge of Goddard, grandfather of Tammy Lies and great-grandfather of Christien Lies, both of Kechi, died May 6, 2002. He was a former Fredonia resident and custodian in the Fredonia public schools. Service was May 11 at First Assembly of God Church, Fredonia, with Rev. Howard Ansel Rice and Rev. Max Manning officiating. Burial was in Fredonia City cemetery with military rites by VFW Post 3018 and 5962. Joseph Wilson Jr. Joseph Alexander Wilson Jr., 92, of Valley Center, retired accounting cashier for Rock Island Railroad, died May 14, 2002. Linis Fitzpatrick Linis E. “Fitz” Fitzpatrick, 82, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Jimmie and Vickie Fitzpatrick of Valley Center, died May 9, 2002. He was a retired McConnell Air Force Base welding shop civil engineer. Service was May 13 at Resthaven Mortuary, Wichita. Wilma Webb Wilma O. Webb, 92, of Madison, mother of Wilma Miller of Valley Center, died May 8, 2002, at Sedgwick Health Care Center, Sedgwick. She was a homemaker. Service was May 13 at First Baptist Church, Madison, with Rev. Bobby Massey officiating. Burial was at Number Eight cemetery east of Madison. Betty Petty Betty Lou Petty, 73, of Hutchinson, mother of Jon Petty of Valley Center, died Aug. 2, 2004. Service is at 10 a.m. today (Thursday) at Larrison Mortuary, Pratt. Donald Newman Donald Gloyd “Woodbutcher” Newman, 72, of Valley Center, owner of Rapid Construction, died Aug. 3, 2004. Visitation is from 6 to 8 tonight (Thursday), and service is at 10 a.m. Friday, both at Baker Funeral Home. Goldie Newman Goldie E. Newman, 90, formerly of Wichita, mother of John L. of Park City, died July 29, 2004. She was retired from Boeing Aircraft and Private Duty Home Care. Service was Aug. 2 at Downing & Lahey Mortuary East, Wichita. Haskell Booth Haskell Elmor “Hack” Booth, 81, of Augusta, brother and brother-in-law of Don and Wanda Booth of Valley Center, died July 29, 2004. He was a retired Tweco products maintenance supervisor. Service was Aug. 2 at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta, and at Harper cemetery. June Wendling June A. Wendling of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Gerald and Carolyn Wendling of Park City, died July 30, 2004. She was a homemaker. Service was Aug. 4 at Riverview Baptist Church. Kenneth Murphy Kenneth Elvis Murphy, 67, of Valley Center, retired gauger for Phillips Pipeline, died July 26, 2004. Service was July 29 at Calvary Baptist Church. Hallene Gibson Hallene Charlotte Cook Gibson, 83, of Valley Center, retired Southwestern Bell operator, died July 19, 2004. Service was July 26 at Memorial Lawn cemetery, Emporia. John Vogt John E. Vogt, 83, of Valley Center, retired farmer, died July 25, 2004. Services are at 1:30 p.m. today (Thursday) at Lorraine Avenue Mennonite Church, 655 S. Lorraine, Wichita. Kenneth Murphy Kenneth Elvis Murphy, 67, of Valley Center, retired gauger for Phillips Pipeline, died July 26, 2004. Memorial service is at 11 a.m. today (Thursday) at Calvary Baptist Church, Valley Center. Maxine Garner Maxine Garner, 82, of Wichita, grandmother of Doug Fletcher of Valley Center, died July 21, 2004. Service was July 26 at Resthaven Mortuary, Wichita. David Christian David Jared “D.J.” Christian, 21, of Wichita, Suburban Landscape Management crew leader, died June 8, 2002, at Fall River Lake. Service was Wednesday at Greater New Life Church, Altoona, with pastors Jim Raymond, Rob Frazier and Bobby Massey officiating. Burial was at Altoona cemetery. Edward Streitz Edward J. Streitz, 93, of Wichita, great-grandfather of Jennifer and Stephanie Scott, both of Valley Center, died June 10, 2002. He was a retired McConnell Air Force Base airplane mechanic. Service is at 10:30 a.m. today (Thursday) at Lakeview Funeral Home, Wichita. Lester Decker Lester Harold Decker, 86, of Kechi, retired farmer, died June 5, 2002. Service was June 8 at Lorraine Avenue Mennonite Church. Lonnie McDannald Lonnie Elwin McDannald, 41, of Merriam, brother and brother-in-law of Steve and Kathy McDannald of Valley Center, died June 4, 2002. He was a Postal Service manager and former Wichita resident. Memorial service was June 8 at Cochran Mortuary, Wichita. Pamela Fisher Pamela Sue Fisher, 43, of Hutchinson, sister of Bill Moore of Valley Center, died June 8, 2002, in an automobile accident on Highway 50 west of Newton. She was a Durham Transportation school bus driver. Also killed in the accident were her husband, Gerald D. Fisher Jr., 37, delivery driver; her son, Jarod S. Fisher, 5, and the Fishers’ niece, Tiffany Ann Matthews, 15, of Mulvane, high school student. Roy Foster Roy W. Foster, 67, of Park City, retired steel erector contractor, died June 11, 2002. Memorial service is at 3 p.m. Friday at Resthaven Mortuary, Wichita. Michael Haas Michael Kent Haas, 48, of Wichita, Sturdy Fence and Services Co. owner, died Feb. 8, 2004. The family will have a memorial service and receive friends from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Fraternal Order of Eagles #3251, 1855 S. Sedgwick, Wichita. Nina Wilcox Nina J. Wilcox, 69, of Hutchinson, mother of Steve Wilcox of Valley Center, died Feb. 8, 2004. She was a homemaker and beautician. Service is at 1 p.m. Friday at Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson. Bonnie Kirk Bonnie D. Kirk, 72, of Park City, homemaker, died Aug. 23, 2004. Service is at 10:30 a.m. today (Thursday) at Hillside Funeral Home, East Chapel. Marcia Hilger Marcia Hilger, 66, of Wichita, mother of Kelly Fry of Bel Aire, died Aug. 23, 2004. Visitation is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and funeral service is at 2 p.m., both today (Thursday) at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, Wichita. Burial will follow at St. Joseph cemetery, Ost, Kan. Ruth Rahm Ruth Irene Hill Rahm, 84, of Seattle, Wash., died Aug. 6, 2004. Service was Aug. 14 at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, Bellevue, Wash. Inurnment was at Tahoma National cemetery for Veterans. Thelma Archer Thelma Scott Archer, 90, of Wichita, sister of Melba Kohl of Kechi, died Aug. 17, 2004 after a long illness. Service was Aug. 24 at Mission Chapel Mausoleum. Private entombment. Tracy Hurst Tracy Lynne Hurst, 20, of Park City, died Aug. 21, 2004. Service was Wednesday at Old Mission Mortuary, Wichita. Burial was at White Chapel Memorial Gardens. David Brewer David Clair Brewer, 38, of Valley Center, died Aug. 9, 2004. Service was Aug. 13 at Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend. Jan Huber Jan Merriman Huber, 51, of Easley, S.C., son-in-law of Twyla and Al McKinney of rural Valley Center, died July 1, 2004. Leander Michlitsch Leander P. Lee Michlitsch, 75, of Wichita, brother of Violet Shepard of Valley Center, died Aug. 15, 2004. He was a retired Dave Crabb Electric Co. salesman. Funeral was Aug. 18 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Wichita. Lorena Speer Lorena Schroeder Speer, 85, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Ronald G. and Corie Speer of Park City, died Aug. 13, 2004. Service was Aug. 18 at Resthaven Mortuary. Mary Anderson Mary Ellen Anderson, 79, of Emporia, mother of Georgeanna M. Nichols and grandmother of Andrea and Shauna Nichols, all of Valley Center, died Aug. 15, 2004. Service was Aug. 18 at Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home, Emporia. Mazella Walters Mazella Mae Walters, 95, of Burns, sister of Lucille Ambler of Valley Center, died Aug. 16, 2004. She was a homemaker. Service is at 10 a.m. Friday at Park Avenue Baptist Church. Nedra Tinkler Nedra M. Tinkler, 86, of Valley Center, homemaker, died Aug. 1, 2004. Service is at 1 p.m. today (Thursday) at Hillside Funeral Home East, Wichita. Nicholaus Thielen Sgt. Nicholaus N. Thielen, 33, of Park City, died Aug. 14 due to complications after a liver transplant two months ago. Peggy Lake Peggy Lou Lake, 62, of Marion Reservoir east shore, mother of Rhonda Scott of Valley Center, died Aug. 13, 2004. She was a dog groomer who owned a poodle salon. Alfred Farha Alfred A. Farha, 60, of Wichita, brother of Sharon Kaye Farha of Valley Center, died May 30, 2002. He was the former owner of Walt’s IGA, Walt’s Boulevard Plaza IGA and Nancy’s Smoke Shop. Service was June 1 at St. George Orthodox Christian Cathedral, Wichita. Dorothy Johnson Dorothy E. Johnson, 79, of Kingman, formerly of Valley Center, died May 29, 2002. She was a retired Kingman County clerk of the court secretary. Service was June 1 at Livingston Funeral Home. Ella Fry Ella M. Fry, 80, of Wichita, grandmother of Kristin and Greg Stein of Park City, died May 30, 2002. She was a retired Beech Aircraft Corporation hand form align employee. Service was June 1 at Resthaven Mortuary. Fred Bevan Fred E. Bevan, 96, of Peabody, father of Vernon Bevan of Valley Center and Joyce Huebert of Park City, died May 31, 2002. He was a retired superintendent of United Warehouse and a claims adjuster for Winters Line Trucking. Service was June 5 at Old Mission Mortuary, Wichita. Burial was at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Wichita. Howard Smith Howard William Smith, 39, of Wichita, brother of Wava G. Ruckle of Valley Center, died June 2, 2002. He was head cook for Kings-X and Jimmie’s Diner. Service is at 2 p.m. today (Thursday) at Baker Funeral Home Chapel, Valley Center. Burial is at Greenwood cemetery in Oatville. James Unruh James Unruh, 75, of Moundridge, brother of Jay Unruh of Valley Center, died May 31, 2002. He was a retired farmer and cattleman. Service was June 4 at Lone Tree Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, rural Galva. Johnetta McNew Johnetta Losh McNew, 83, of Wichita, retired U.S.D. 259 Hamilton Junior High history and English teacher and Heritage Baptist University professor, died May 27, 2002. Service was May 31 at Baker Funeral Home Chapel, Valley Center. Burial was at Kechi cemetery, Kechi. Pearl Kullman Pearl Elsie “Betty” Kullman, 83, of Wichita, grandmother of Rebecca K. Kullman Mullen of Valley Center, died May 29, 2002. She was a homemaker. Private family service was held. Harold Volkmann Harold Roy Volkmann, 81, of Wichita, grandfather of Tim and Marlena Volkmann of Wichita, died Jan. 30, 2004. Service was Feb. 2 at Aldersgate United Methodist Church with Rev. Butch Lambert officiating. Memorial service was Feb. 3 at the United Methodist Church in Clay Center. Burial was at Greenwood cemetery in Clay Center. Lena Pew-Gilliam Lena Mae Pew-Gilliam, 93, of Maize, grandmother of Ray and Rachel Pew of Bel Aire, died Jan. 29, 2004. She was a homemaker. Service was Feb. 2 at Maize Park cemetery. Nancy Turner Nancy J. Turner, 63, of Augusta, mother and mother-in-law of Mike and Dawn Turner of Park City, died Jan. 31, 2004. She was a retired daycare provider. Service was Feb. 4 at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta. Walter Breedlove Walter Gail Breedlove, 85, of Sedgwick, died Feb. 2, 2004. Service is at 1 p.m. today (Thursday) at Baker Funeral Home, Valley Center. Burial will be at Pleasant Valley cemetery, Bentley. Anita Mead Anita Mead, 68, of Belle Plaine, mother and mother-in-law of Eric and Susie Mead of Valley Center, died Nov. 29, 2002. Service was Dec. 4 at First Presbyterian Church. Burial was at Belle Plaine cemetery. Carolyn Johnson Carolyn “Kay” Johnson, 61, formerly of Kechi, died Nov. 23, 2002, in Oklahoma City, Okla. Graveside service was Nov. 26 at Elmhurst cemetery, Guymon, Okla., and a memorial service was held the same day at Victory United Memorial United Methodist Church with Rev. Mike Chaffin officiating. Joan Smith Joan Ann Labanc Smith, 60, of Valley Center, homemaker, died Dec. 1, 2002. Rosary was Dec. 3 and service was Dec. 4, both at St. Jude Catholic Church, Wichita. Burial was at Ascension Catholic cemetery, 7200 E. 45th North, Bel Aire. Joy Wehry Joy Lynn Wehry, 23, of Wichita, Goodwill Industries employee, died Dec. 3, 2002. Visitation is from 6 to 8 tonight (Thursday) and service is at 1 p.m. Friday, both at Baker Funeral Home chapel. Burial will be in Kechi cemetery, Kechi. LuLa Miller Lula M. “Lu” Miller, 87, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Theodore G. Miller, Darlene and Carl Galloway, Pamela Lee and Craig Stevens, all of Kechi, died Nov. 28, 2002. She was a homemaker. Service was Dec. 3 at Kechi United Methodist Church, Kechi. Travis Wood Travis Tate Wood, 1-day-old son of Megan Wood of Valley Center, died Dec. 2, 2002. No service. Bob Eilert Bob Eilert, 59, of Furley, died March 9, 2004. Service was March 13 at Palmyra Baptist Church, rural Benton. Dick Hadsall Lawrence Richard “Dick” Hadsall, 82, of Attica, formerly of Valley Center, retired Kansas Highway Patrol major, died March 2, 2004. Graveside service was March 6 at Attica cemetery, Attica, with Rev. Harry Betts officiating. U.S. Naval Reserve honor guard provided military honors. Esther Meyer Esther E. Meyer, 66, of Eureka, mother and mother-in-law of Michael III and JoLynn Meyer and grandmother of Kayla Meyer, Shannon Meyer and Megan Meyer, all of Valley Center, died March 9, 2004. Service was March 13 at Koup Family Funeral Home, Eureka, and at Reece cemetery. Harold Brandt Harold Eugene Brandt, 80, of Valley Center, Cudahy Packing Co. and Valley Trash employee, died March 15, 2004. Graveside service is at 2 p.m. today (Thursday) at Hillside cemetery, Sedgwick. Janice Colucci Janice A. Colucci, 65, of Wichita, retired special education teacher, died March 15, 2004. Visitation with family is from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Cochran Mortuary, Wichita. Service is at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church, Wichita. Burial will be at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Walnut Hill cemetery, Kingman. Kirk Ruse Kirk Alan Ruse, 59, of Wichita, Boeing sheetmetal employee, died March 15, 2004. Viewing is from 1 to 4 p.m. today (Thursday) at Baker Funeral Home. Graveside service is at 11 a.m. Friday at Kechi cemetery, Kechi. Donald Sanborn Donald Max Sanborn, 71, of Valley Center, retired food service manager for Stage of Kansas and 20-plus-year Navy veteran, died Nov. 24, 2002. Vistation with family is from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Baker Funeral Home Chapel, Valley Center. Service is at 10 a.m. Saturday at Baker Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at Fairview cemetery, Owasso, Okla. Jeannie Dillon Jeannie M. Dillon, 73, of Valley Center, homemaker, died Nov. 19, 2002. Service was Nov. 23 at Kechi cemetery, Kechi. Jo Elliott Jo Ellyn Hare Elliott, 42, of Park City, homemaker, died Nov. 21, 2002. Service was Nov. 25 at Baker Funeral Home Chapel, Valley Center. Burial was at Kechi cemetery, Kechi. Kenneth Byers Kenneth George Byers, 75, of Wichita, retired Boeing sheetmetal employee and welder, died Nov. 24, 2002. Service was Nov. 26 at Riverlawn Christian Church, Wichita. Burial was at Bean Memorial cemetery, Little River. Elizabeth McCoy Elizabeth Mae McCoy, 60, of Valley Center, cake decorator and Texas Instruments tech assistant, died March 20, 2004. Memorial service is at 11 a.m. today (Thursday) at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 402 N. Topeka, Wichita. Frances Pfeifer Frances Janelle “Nell” Pickle Pfeifer, 70, of Valley Center, died March 19, 2004. Service was March 22 at Valley Center Christian Church with ministers Errol Stepp and Charles Pickle officiating. Graveside service was March 23 at Memorial Park cemetery, Tulsa, Okla. H.L. "Lee" Shults H.L. “Lee” Shults, 80, father-in-law of Jane and Mike Freed of Wichita, died March 20, 2004. Service was March 23 at Goddard United Methodist Church. Ken Pfortmiller Ken O. Pfortmiller, 62, of Wichita, father of David B. Soles of Park City, died March 16, 2004. He was a retired CAC Corporation and West-Land Corporation machinist. Service was March 19 at Watson Funeral Home, Wichita. Nedra Smith Nedra DeFore Smith, 93, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Betty and Tommy Taylor of Valley Center, died March 23, 2004. Visitation is from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. and service is at 2 Saturday at New Albany United Methodist Church. Tessa Cox Tessa Cherye Cox, 16, of Sedgwick, died March 18, 2004. She was a high school senior. Service was March 22 at Plymouth Congregational Church, Sedgwick. ASHTON COLLINS Ashton Wayne Collins, 2 months, of Wichita, died May 7, 2006. DUANE SONDERGARD Duane E. Sondergard, 78, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Gwyneth and John Snow of Park City and Rodney and Kimberly Sondergard of Bel Aire, died May 3, 2006. FAYE RIMMER Faye L. Branton Waring Rhodes Rimmer, 88, of Park City, retired Harmon Bus Service, USD 259 bus driver, died May 3, 2006. HERBERT JOHNSON Herbert Mason Johnson, 76, of Whitewater, father of former Valley Center resident Brian Johnson of Whitewater, died May 4, 2006. IGNAZIO DiALBERTO Ignazio “Iggy” DiAlberto, 84, of Wichita, father of Allison DiAlberto of Park City, died May 6, 2006. KANDICE WILLIAMS Kandice J. Vaughn Williams, 24, of Wichita, mother of Bayley and Tyler Williams of Valley Center, died May 1, 2006. ROWENA GILLIAND Rowena M. Gilliand, 93, of Augusta, mother of Karen Murphy of Valley Center, died May 2, 2006. VELVA MARNANE Velva Philips Marnane, 91, of Benton, mother of Kathy Melvin of Bel Aire, died May 6, 2006. WILLIAM McVICAR William “Bill” McVicar, 78, of Wichita, retired regional supervisor for Continental Baking Co., died May 7, 2006. CORDELLIA SHERRILL Cordellia “Flo” Sherrill, 88, of Valley Center, homemaker, died May 14, 2006. DANNY BAIRD Danny G. Baird, 55, of Andover, father of Damon Baird of Valley Center and brother of Diane Howland of Park City and Rick Baird of Kechi, died May 10, 2006. JAMES BLACK James Thomas Black, 80, of Lawrence, brother of Shirley Duncan of Valley Center, died May 11, 2006. MERLIN HANSON Merlin James “Bud” Hanson, 70, of Park City, retired farmer, died May 9, 2006. VIRGINIA BANDY Virginia R. Zajic Bandy, 85, of Wichita, died May 9, 2006. MARY ULBRICH Mary Margaret Austin Ulbrich, 84, of Asbury Park in Newton, formerly of Valley Center, died May 21, 2006. ALI ESPINOSA-JOLLY Ali Beth Espinosa-Jolly, 1-year-old infant daughter of Bobby Jolly and Molly Espinosa, died June 3, 2006. HAZEL BLACK Hazel A. Black, 92, of Hesston, mother and mother-in-law of Ronald and Linda Black of Valley Center, died June 2, 2006. JANET HALLER Janet S. Haller, 52, of Valley Center, died May 30, 2006. WANIETTA ANGLIN Wanietta F. Anglin of Park City, retired Protection One Call Center employee, died June 6, 2006. EMMA GRICE Emma Lou “Cindy” Grice, 78, of Bel Aire, retired government receptionist, died June 4, 2006. FREDERICK SUTTON JR. Frederick Earl Sutton Jr., 83, of Lawrence, brother of Virginia Mitchell, died June 10, 2006. MERLE SHELLEY Merle Edwin Shelley, 84, of Park City, retired Cessna Aircraft tool and die machinist, died June 11, 2006. WALTER GIBSON Walter “Wayne” Gibson, 87, of Valley Center, died June 13, 2006. WILLIAM GILSTRAP William David Gilstrap, 52, died May 29, 2006, in Tucson, Ariz. BARBARA SPILLANE Barbara J. McKelvey Spillane, 61, of Newton, mother and mother-in-law of John and Debbie Spillane of Valley Center, died June 18, 2006. BETTY FINLEY Betty E. Finley, 57, of Wichita, mother of H. Faye Galliart and sister and sister-in-law of Mary and Mike Miller, all of Valley Center, died June 19, 2006. BILL HALL Bill Hall, 83, owner of 81 Speedway, died June 10, 2006. CHARLIE COTTON Charlie Cotton, 73, of Wichita, father of Terry Cotton of Bel Aire, died June 16, 2006. DORWIN RAMSEY Dorwin C. Ramsey, 84, of Lindsborg, father of Kristy Sprague of Valley Center, died June 19, 2006. JAISON AYERS Jaison Alan Ayers, 16, of Wichita, grandson of Ben and Rusti Smith of Bel Aire, died June 16, 2006. JAMES FAGAN James E. “Jim” Fagan, 80, of Benton, formerly of Valley Center, died June 18, 2006. LAVONTA GARDNER LaVonta Bell Gardner, 93, of Halstead, grandmother of Philip Ashley of Valley Center and Katherine Ashley-Smith of Park City and great-grandmother of Alicia and Kaleb Ashley, both of Valley Center, died June 17, 2006. MAURICE TROUT Maurice W. Trout, 89, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Barbara and Robert Leewright of Valley Center, died June 13, 2006. MELVIN MAJORS Melvin Majors, 89, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Jerry and Sandra Majors and Mike Majors, all of Valley Center, died June 16, 2006. TERRY RAYMOND Terry Don Raymond, 62, of Wichita, auto body technician, died June 14, 2006. WAYNE GIBSON Wayne W. Gibson, 87, of Valley Center, retired Beech Aircaft welder and machinist, died June 13, 2006. WILLA SMITH Willa M. Smith, 80, of Valley Center, died June 15, 2006. DARLENE TEDLOCK Darlene Ellen Michael Tedlock, 83, of Park City, died June 21, 2006. EDNA ANDERSON Edna A. Anderson, 87, of Valley Center, homemaker, died June 24, 2006. IAN KESSLER Ian Michael Kessler, 13, of Wichita, died June 23, 2006. MARGUERITE FALK Marguerite L. Falk, 83, of Valley Center, died June 25, 2006. PAUL RICHTER Paul Richter, 61, of Silver City, N.M., husband of Linda Spencer, formerly of Valley Center, died June 7, 2006. PAUL SUHR Paul F. Suhr, 84, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Lyle and Rachell Suhr of Valley Center, died June 22, 2006. JAXSON COOK Jaxson David Cook, of Wichita, 1-week-old grandson of Linda Blankenship of Valley Center, died June 26, 2006. JEAN KIRBY Jean Marie Burdick Kirby, 79, of Valley Center, died July 2, 2006, after a lengthy battle with kidney disease. JEANETTE TRIMMELL Jeanette K. Trimmell, 42, of Wichita, daughter of Rosie Trimmell of Park City and Maurice and Lurlynn Trimmell of Bel Aire, and sister and sister-in-law of William and Christina Trimmell of Park City, died July 1, 2006, after a lengthy illness. LEONARD PETERS Leonard “Pete” Peters Jr., 77, of Valley Center, retired director of safety and personnel at Santa Fe Trail Transportation, died June 30, 2006. R. LYLE SURTEES R. Lyle Surtees, 90, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Eleanor and Ray Hall of Valley Center, died June 29, 2006. VICKIE OPLAND Vickie Jo Opland, 45, of Newton, mother and mother-in-law of Mandy (Baughman) and Shane Ammerman and grandmother of Christian and Madison Ammerman, all of Valley Center, died June 29, 2006. “BILL” NOBLES “Bill” D. Nobles, 51, of Wichita, brother-in-law of William Robert and Nancy Bole of Valley Center, died June 30, 2006. CLAYTON SCHIPPERS Clayton Gerald Schippers, 77, of Wichita, auto body technician, died July 5, 2006. GEORGIA CLOUD Georgia Cornell Cloud, 76, of Toronto, mother of Carnelia Shears of Valley Center, died July 3, 2006. JON NEWCOMER Jon Alexander Alter Newcomer, 15, of Valley Center, died July 11, 2006. MARGARET MADISON Margaret Christine Madison, 86, of Grove, Okla., grandmother of Angie and Jon Girtz and Teresa and Tom Lille and great-grandmother of Emma and Sophie Girtz and Seth and Chloe Lille, all of Valley Center, died July 4, 2006. MICHELLE MEDLEY Michelle Lynn Medley, 22, sister and sister-in-law of Elizabeth and Ian Perigo of Valley Center, died July 5, 2006. CECIL CASE Cecil Leon Case, 73, of Wichita, father of Nancy Travis of Valley Center, died July 16, 2006. RICKY PHILLIPS Ricky Dean Phillips, 48, of Wichita, died July 13, 2006. TREVOR COONS Trevor Carl Coons, 16, of Cassville, Mo., grandson of former Valley Center area residents Bud and Inez Coons, died July 11, 2006, of injuries sustained in an auto accident. ARTHUR KAUWE Arthur Kauwe, 65, of Valley Center, died July 19, 2006. EVERETT BROCKLEMAN Everett W. Brockleman, 75, of Clearwater, brother and brother-in-law of Alta and Edward Verlin of Valley Center, died July 20, 2006. HOWARD KERR Howard E. Kerr, 66, of Wichita, brother and brother-in-law of Paul and Rosemary Kerr of Park City, died July 22, 2006. KENNETH YOHO Kenneth A. Yoho, 66, of Wichita, stepbrother of Larry Whitman of Valley Center, died July 19, 2006. LESTER PIERCE Lester C. Pierce, 92, of Strong City, father of Lester “Chuck” Pierce of Park City, died July 19, 2006. MARTHA SMITH Martha Nuse Smith, 93, of Clearwater, mother of Cheryl Olson of Bel Aire, died July 19, 2006. TOM ENGLAND Tom England of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Peggy and David Hopkins of Kechi, died July 19, 2006. BONNIE PETERS Bonnie Lou Tracy Peters, 72, of Park City, died July 26, 2006. CAROL HORN Carol Vivian Johnson Horn, 78, mother and mother-in-law of Dr. Russell and Lori Horn, D.O., died July 28, 2006. JAMES BURKE James “Jim” Burke, 63, of Valley Center, retired Boeing structural design engineer, died July 27, 2006. GENE PALMER Gene Stanleigh Palmer, 80, of rural Valley Center, died July 31, 2006. GEORGE ONESLAGER JR. George D. Oneslager Jr., 76, of Maize, father and father-in-law of John and Mary Ann Oneslager of Bel Aire, died Aug. 6, 2006. WALTER TROMBOLD Walter Stevenson “Walt” Trombold, 96, of Wichita, father of David Trombold of Valley Center, died Aug. 2, 2006. CHARLIE LOYD Charlie M. Loyd, 92, of Sedgwick, retired salesman, died Aug. 14, 2006. HENRY HARMS Henry L. “Hank” Harms, 75, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Sharon and Mike Robinson of Bel Aire, died Aug. 10, 2006. JAMES MOORE James Earl “Jim” Moore, 72, of Wichita, father of Wayne Moore of Park City, died Aug. 11, 2006. RUTH COLLINS Ruth L. Collins, 83, of Wichita, mother of Dianne Ward of Valley Center, died Aug. 9, 2006. JIM KEHL Jim L. Kehl, 81, of Valley Center, died Aug. 16, 2006. JUANITA ROBERSON Juanita Roberson, 77, of Wichita, mother of Edward A. Roberson Sr. of Park City, died Aug. 16, 2006. LEE ROY BLAKE Lee Roy Blake, 79, of Valley Center, owner and operator of B&R Services of Valley Center, died Aug. 17, 2006. SHARILYN DIENST Sharilyn Dee Dienst of Benton died Aug. 20, 2006. SILAS BURNETT SR. Silas F. “Si” Burnett Sr., 83, of Wichita, father of Virginia Black and grandfather of Jeff Black, both of Valley Center, died Aug. 16, 2006. ANNA COBERLY Anna Louise Coberly, 99, of Hutchinson, aunt of Chester Nickelson of Valley Center, died Aug. 27, 2006. BELINDA ASHLEY Belinda S. Stewart Ashley, 55, of Park City, Physician’s Exchange employee, died Aug. 24, 2006. GENE WHITTINGTON Gene Thomas Whittington, 80, of Valley Center, former owner and operator of Betty’s Kountry Kitchen, died Aug. 24, 2006. PHYLLIS ACHEY-BONEBRIGHT Phyllis Kay Achey-Bonebright, 66, of Conway Springs, mother and mother-in-law of Terry and Gonul Achey of Park City, died Aug. 23, 2006. ARTHUR SMITH Arthur D. Smith, of Peabody, stepfather of Gary Bingamon of Valley Center, died Aug. 26, 2006. DAWNA COVINGTON-KENT Dawna Marie Covington-Kent, 58, of Larned, formerly of Topeka, sister of Jim and Karen Holt of Valley Center, died Sept. 2, 2006. STAN ROTHS Stan Joseph Roths, 32, of Benton, Cessna sand blast operator and stockman, died Aug. 27, 2006. CATHERINE LEIKER Catherine A. Leiker, 86, of Bel Aire, died Sept. 6, 2006. DEBBIE WHITE Debbie D. Macklin White, 53, of Wichita, sister and sister-in-law of Joyce and Ron Nix of Valley Center, died Sept. 9, 2006. RICHARD GINGERICH JR. Richard G. Gingerich Jr., 33, of Park City, Metal Improvemet Corporation employee, died Sept. 8, 2006. SHIRLEY REESE Shirley Ellen Smith Reese, 61, of Valley Center, formerly of Shell Knob, Mo., died Sept. 3, 2006. WALT BRANSON Walt Branson, 56, of Wichita, brother-in-law of Dianna Harper of Valley Center, died Sept. 9, 2006. DORIS YOUNG Doris M. Young, 84, of Wichita, mother of Randall Young of Kechi, died Sept. 11, 2006. EVANGELIST OWENS Evangelist Jerlina Owens of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Frankie and Willie McPherson of Valley Center, died Sept. 13, 2006. FERNE SEAMAN Ferne Seaman, 102, of rural Valley Center, homemaker, died Sept. 13, 2006. MARY CALHOUN Mary Esther Heiserman Calhoun, 83, of Valley Center, homemaker and former teacher aide at Holy Family Center, died Sept. 13, 2006. PAULA ROLLINGS Paula Marie Rollings, 47, of Wichita, died Sept. 18, 2006. RICHARD DAHNA Richard “Dick” Dahna, 56, of Wichita, brother and brother-in-law of Dennis and Faye Dahna of Valley Center, died Sept. 12, 2006. VIOLA GIEBLER Viola Marie Malsam Giebler, 80, of Valley Center, homemaker and teacher, died Sept. 13, 2006. DAVID HANEY David Paul Haney, 53, of Wichita, senior cardiovascular technologist from 1978 to 2006, died Sept. 27, 2006. DONALD HOFFMAN Donald F. Hoffman, 60, of Wichita, father of Melissa Mercer of Park City, died Sept. 28, 2006. GEORGE JEFFREY JR. George Edward Jeffrey Jr., 47, of Berryville, Ark., died Sept. 8, 2006. MIKE MILLER SR. Mike J. Miller Sr., 53, of Wichita, father of Michael Miller Jr. of Valley Center, died Sept. 25, 2006. ROBERT WESLEY Robert “Michael” Wesley, 17, of Park City, died Sept. 27, 2006. SHANE LUBBERS Shane Michael Lubbers, 27, of Wichita, died Sept. 21, 2006. VICTORIA HERNANDEZ Victoria M. Hernandez, 91, of Salina, mother and mother-in-law of Isabel and Larry Hernandez and grandmother of David and Maria Hernandez, all of Valley Center, died Sept. 27, 2006. Joe Moore Joe L. Moore, 61, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Michelle and Ryer Aaby of Valley Center, died Aug. 4, 2002. Linda Hale-Alter-Gibson Linda Kay Hale-Alter-Gibson, 48, of Eureka, mother of Stacey Duncan of Valley Center, died July 31, 2002. Roy Barrett Roy R. Barrett, 84, of Emporia, brother of Florence Bishop of Valley Center, died Aug. 4, 2002. Beverly Chase Beverly A. Chase, 64, of Potwin, mother of Lorie Unger of Furley, died July 23, 2002. She was a homemaker and retired stock processor in the banking industry Debra "Debbie" Jones Debra Marie “Debbie” Carter Jones, 40, of Valley Center, homemaker and Garten’s Music office administrator, died July 24, 2002. Evelyn Monroe Evelyn L. Monroe, 84, of Wichita, mother of Diana Ketron and Kermit Frame, both of Valley Center, died July 24, 2002. Grace Claypool Grace Shultz Claypool, 78, of Wichita, mother-in-law of Rita Marie Shultz of Valley Center, died July 28, 2002. Jeremy Neal Jeremy Michael Neal, 13, of Wichita, grandson of Ted and Cynthia Thompson of Valley Center, died July 23, 2002. Lula Schwartz Lula Margarete Cronk Davis Schwartz, 89, of Wichita, mother of Richard D. Davis of Valley Center, died July 27, 2002. Travis Anderson Travis C. Anderson, 74, of Wichita, formerly of Valley Center, died July 25, 2002. Duana Elder Duana Berneice Grant Elder of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Clifford and Sherilyn Elder of Park City, died July 13, 2002. Services are at 11 a.m. Friday at Memorial Lawn cemetery Chapel, Arkansas City. Eugene Lundblade Eugene Dale Lundblade, 63, of Valley Center, Coleman design engineer, died July 10, 2002. Memorial service 2 p.m. July 13 at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Wichita, with Rev. Geoffrey Snook officiating. Janette Bascombe Jeanette Ruth “Jan” Willoughby Bascombe, 67, of Wichita, grandmother of Megan Brant of Valley Center, died July 10, 2002. Jewell Fanning Jewell J. Fanning, 79, of Wichita, sister of Isobel Winders of Valley Center, died July 10, 2002. She was a homemaker. Service was July 12 at El Paso cemetery. Kent Hoch Kent Hoch, 56, of Wichita, father of Scott Nordstedt of Valley Center, died July 14, 2002. He was a Boeing Wichita transportation employee. Service was July 17 at Old Mission Mortuary. Marty Martinez Augustine “Marty” Martinez, 66, of Wichita, brother of James Palacioz Sr. of Bel Aire, died July 13, 2002. He was a retired Raytheon Aircraft Co. metal bond crew chief. Services are at 10 a.m. today (Thursday) at Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Bonnie McHugh Bonnie E. McHugh, 80, of Valley Center, retired KG&E industrial nurse, died June 29, 2002. Private family service. Cleo Seimers Cleo Ann Harris Seimers, 81, of Wellington, stepmother of Marta Seimers of Valley Center, died July 4, 2002. She was a retired State of Kansas harvest coordinator. Service was July 9 at First Christian Church. Earl Jantz Earl W. Jantz, 86, of Wichita, father of Dennis Jantz of Park City, died July 3, 2002. He was a retired Postal Service clerk. Service was July 6 at Cochran Mortuary. Edwin Stewart Edwin Burt Stewart, 70, of Derby, father of Forest Stewart of Valley Center, died July 3, 2002. He was a retired U.S.D. 259 teacher. Service was July 6 at Derby Church of the Nazarene. Gary Norris Gary Charles Norris, 65, of Wichita, retired owner of Waxene Products Co. Inc. and a plumber for 35 years, died July 3, 2002. Service was July 8 at Maize United Methodist Church, Maize, with Rev. Robert Meyer officiating. Burial was at Maize Park cemetery. Lois Mead Lois Hollensbe “Carol” Mead, 82, of Pratt, sister of Doris Koch of Valley Center, died July 9, 2002. She was a homemaker. Memorial service is at 10 a.m. Saturday at Larrison Mortuary. Pamela Ingram Pamela K. Ingram, 54, of Valley Center, City of Wichita inspector, died July 8, 2002. Services are at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, Wichita, and at 11:30 a.m. at Greenwood cemetery, Newton. Ava Penna Ava Elna McMasters Penna, 89, of Sedgwick, aunt of Patricia Kirkland of Valley Center, died July 1, 2002. She was a retired Kansas State University cook. Private family service in Marion, Ark. Evelyn Willams Evelyn Carolyn Williams, 70, of Valley Center, died June 30, 2002. Visitation with family is from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and service is at 10:30, both July 3 at Immanuel Baptist Church. Committal service will follow at Old Mission cemetery. Lee Westhafer Lee Robert Westhafer, 80, of Marion, father and father-in-law of Thomas and Jolene Westhafer of Park City, died June 30, 2002. Darlene T. Dochow Darlene T. Dochow, 70, of Wichita, retired optometrist assistant for Drs. Crum & Todd, died May 13, 2005. Eleanor Harder Eleanor Frances Harder, 85, of Hillsboro, mother and mother-in-law of Loren A. and Susan Harder and grandmother of Tim, David and Sarah Harder, all of Valley Center, died May 13, 2005. Garrett Hawkins Garrett Emery Hawkins, 2-day-old son of Jerry Dwaine and Tambra Sue Hawkins, died May 9, 2005. Georgia J. Harris Georgia J. Harris, 97, of Halstead, formerly of Valley Center, died May 10, 2005. Perry Reeder Perry Eugene Reeder of Valley Center and Friendswood, Texas, father and father-in-law of Lisa and Brian Kupfersmith, Susan and Chuck Wolfe, Jason and Brandi McCurry and Brett Barnes, all of Valley Center, died May 11, 2005. Robert Coultis Jr. Robert C. Coultis Jr., 70, of Wichita, brother of Enid Albrecht, died May 1, 2005. Sondra Pitts Sondra S. Pitts, 63, sister of Roger Pitts of Bel Aire, died April 25, 2005. Virginia Brown Virginia Ruth Highfill Brown, 75, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of James and Betty Brown of Valley Center, died May 2. Virginia McManness Virginia Lee Keen McManness, 65, of Wichita, grandmother of Kellsie R. Graham and great-grandmother of Payton L. Graham, both of Bel Aire, died April 26, 2005. Ardyce Nelson Ardyce I. Shoff Nelson, 84, of Arkansas City, mother of Jon Nelson of Valley Center, died May 5, 2005. Dale Edwin Robinson Dale Edwin Robinson, 47, Starkey Inc., died May 2, 2005. Frank F. Rowley Jr. Frank F. Rowley Jr., 66, of Valley Center, farmer and inventor, died May 8, 2005. Naoma Vivian McKee Naoma Vivian McKee, 97, of Valley Center, retired LPN at Via Christi St. Francis, died May 6, 2005. Richard Salts Richard William Salts, 73, of Valley Center, Harlow Aircraft Manufacturing machinist, died May 7, 2005. Ann Yarnell Ann Holmes Yarnell, 89, of Wichita, mother of Richard Yarnell of Kechi, died Aug. 26, 2005. A reception is from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 6 at Botanica, 701 Amidon, Wichita. Samuel Gruen Samuel Edward Gruen, 75, of Maize, father and father-in-law of Lorna and Sam Gerena of Valley Center, died Aug. 26, 2005, after a battle with cancer. Service was Aug. 31 at Baker Funeral Home, Valley Center. Burial was at Maize Park cemetery, Maize. Arnold Engstrom Arnold Andrew “Arnie” Engstrom, 84, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Alan and Pam Engstrom of Valley Center, died Aug. 18, 2005. Barbara Jones Barbara A. Jones, 68, of Mulvane, sister-in-law of Wayne Gibson of Valley Center, died Aug. 15, 2005. Cathy Graham Cathy Sue Crane Graham, 50, formerly of Park City and Wichita, died Aug. 16, 2005. Dale Cochran Dale Jesse Cochran, 97, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of James and Janice Cochran of Valley Center, died Aug. 21, 2005. Betty Grimsley Betty M. Grimsley, 79, of Wichita, sister of Wanda Johnson of Valley Center and mother of Teresa Shea Krumrey of Bel Aire, died Aug. 10, 2005. Leona Kraus Leona K. Kraus, 81, of Colwich, mother and mother-in-law of Greg and Pat Kraus and James and Teresa Kraus, all of Valley Center, died Aug. 14, 2005. She was a housewife. Dorothy Blevins-Patry Dorothy Blevins-Patry, 83, of Wichita, sister of Mary J. Purkey of Valley Center, died July 28, 2005. James Newman James L. Newman, 51, of Park City, truck driver for J.T.’s Auto Transport, died Aug. 1, 2005. Janet Christenson Janet S. Tucker Christenson, 50, of Wichita, mother of Sarah and Andrew Christenson of Bel Aire, died July 27, 2005. Russell Harney Russell Wayne Harney, 56, of Park City, died July 27, 2005. Samuel Boyd Samuel Levi Boyd, 85, of Kechi, formerly of Winfield, died July 26, 2005. Billie J. “Bill” Niblack Billie J. “Bill” Niblack, 77, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Michael J. and Jill of Bel Aire and Danny and companion Evelyn of Park City, died July 24, 2005. Billy Lee Hunter Billy Lee Hunter, 6, of Wichita, died July 24, 2005. Service was July 27 at Resthaven Mortuary, Wichita. Diana Lynn Anderson Diana Lynn Anderson, 50, of Katy, Texas, sister of Barbara Faust of Bel Aire, died July 21, 2005. Gerald L. Michaud Gerald L. Michaud, 76, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Cameron Michaud-Drumright and Greg Drumright of Wichita, died July 18, 2005. John August Bara John August Bara, 26, of Valley Center, pharmaceutical technician, died July 22, 2005. Caris Norwood “Skip” Hatfield Caris Norwood “Skip” Hatfield, 99, of Wichita, died July 16, 2005. Dean E. Denny Dean E. Denny, 78, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Joyce and Danny Banning of Valley Center, died July 16, 2005. Dorothy E. Bradford Dorothy E. Bradford, 81, of Wichita, sister of Doyle Hampton of Valley Center, died July 15, 2005. Robert W. Schaar Robert W. Schaar, 84, retired Beech Aircraft quality control inspector, died July 13, 2005. Avalyn G. Roets Avalyn G. Roets, 50, of Haysville, niece of Frank and Juanita Lacy of Valley Center, died July 6, 2005. Bernice Snavely Bernice Snavely, 76, homemaker, died July 8, 2005. Service was July 12 at Poplar Avenue Church of Christ, Wichita. Bill Gene Nelson Bill Gene Nelson, 74, of Norton, father and father-in-law of Todd and Denise of Bel Aire, died June 27, 2005. Service has been held. Carol Lynn Meyer Nava Carol Lynn Meyer Nava, 36, of Haysville, daughter of Ronald and Helena Meyer of Valley Center, died July 6, 2005 Elnora M. Campbell Elnora M. Campbell, 67, of Valley Center, retired inspector for NCR, died July 8, 2005. Graveside service was July 12 at Maize Park cemetery, Maize. Everett Ray Tune Everett Ray Tune, 67, of Valley Center, truck driver, died July 11, 2005. Mary Garoutte Mary Ann Garoutte, 58, of Valley Center, housekeeper and homemaker, died July 12, 2005. Service is pending. Richard J. Seiler Richard J. Seiler, 83, of Colwich, brother of Paul Seiler of Valley Center, died July 6, 2005. Mass was July 8 at Sacred Heart Church, Colwich. Sherry Coan Hinzman Sherry Coan Hinzman, 70, of Kalispell, Mont., sister of Laverne Morris of Valley Center, died June 29, 2005. Adam Cliffor Bates Adam Cliffor Bates, 35, of Valley Center, modification electrical mechanic for Boeing Military Modification, died June 24, 2005. Dorthy M. Glancey Knight Dorothy M. Glancey Knight, 104, of Wichita, aunt of Jesse and Leitta Gragg of Valley Center, died June 23, 2005. Service was June 27 at Benton cemetery, Benton. Eleanor M. Tritschler Eleanor M. Tritschler, 85, of Wichita, mother of Frank Tritschler of Bel Aire, died June 23, 2005. She was a homemaker and Pentagon stenographer-secretary. Service was June 27 at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Wichita. Roger Vincent Sealey Roger Vincent Sealey, 67, of Wichita, son of Virginia Mies and brother of Gina Gregory, both of Valley Center, died June 18, 2005. Teresa Greenlee Yokley Teresa Greenlee Yokley, 40, of Wichita, sister of Russ Knowles of Valley Center, died June 20, 2005. Vada Adams Beard Vada Adams Beard, 79, of Augusta, sister of Fred Adams of Valley Center, died June 26, 2005. Pat Sackett Pat Sackett, 59, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Teresa and George Worman of Valley Center, died June 16, 2005. Robert E. Batman Robert E. Batman, 47, of Wichita, brother of Roberta Ducommun and son of Bryant and Minnie Batman, all of Valley Center, died June 16, 2005. Russell Dean Wiley Russell Dean Wiley, 50, of Park City, formerly of Kiowa, died June 11, 2005. Albert Nielsen Albert Clayton Nielsen, 75, of Park City, died May 31, 2005. Myrtle Rose Myrtle Rose, 92, of Wichita, sister of Harry Guthrie of Valley Center, died June 9, 2005. Oliver J. Hembree Oliver J Hembree, 89, of Valley Center, died June 10, 2005. Russell D. Wiley Russell D. Wiley of Park City died June 11, 2005. Sylvia "Louise" Pendergrass Sylvia “Louise” Pendergrass, 73, of Kechi, died June 9, 2005. Virgil S. Brown Virgil S. Brown, 73, of Wichita, father of Valerie Black and Teresa Arnold, both of Valley Center, died June 10, 2005. Billy Harris Billy Clyde Harris Sr., 79, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Billy Jr. and Sheila Harris of Valley Center, died April 27, 2005. Dale Robinson Dale Edwin Robinson, 74, Starkey Inc., died May 2, 2005. Joseph Maynor Joseph T. Maynor, 85, of Wichita, retired Cessna Aircraft employee, died April 25, 2005. Angela K. Swartz Angela K. Swartz, 48, of Douglass, sister of Jeanie Meyer of Park City, died May 25, 2005. Charles D. "Chuck" Eberhard Charles D. “Chuck” Eberhard, 53, of Whitewater, twin brother and brother-in-law of Rick and Debbie Eberhard of Kechi, died May 23, 2005. Vivian E. Henderson Vivian E. Henderson, 84, of Park City, homemaker, died May 25, 2005. Wallace N. "Wally" White Wallace N. “Wally” White, 58, of Wichita, brother of Susie Mead of Valley Center, died May 28, 2005. Robert Gaston Robert Lincoln “Bob” Gaston, 65, of Park City, retired Cessna Aircraft Dept. 28 supervisor, died Jan. 29, 2003. Visitation is from 6 to 8 tonight (Thursday) and service is at 2 p.m. Friday, both at Baker Funeral Home Chapel, Valley Center. Allen DuBois Allen Arthur “Tag” DuBois, 88, of Whitewater, father of Boyd DuBois of Valley Center, died Jan. 14, 2003. He was a retired stockman and farmer. Service was Jan. 15 at Federated Church, Whitewater. Edgar Glotzbach Retired U.S. Army Col. Edgar N. Glotzbach, 82, of Leavenworth, father of Stephen J. Glotzbach of Valley Center, died Jan. 14, 2003. Rosary was Jan. 20 at Davis Funeral Chapel. Mass was Jan. 21 at St. Casimir Church with Rev. Gary Applegate officiating. Burial with military honors was at Ft. Leavenworth National cemetery. Floyd Dugan Floyd I. Dugan, 75, of Wichita, father of Betty Wright of Park City, died Jan. 14, 2003. He was a retired Hallmark lithographer and Emprise Bank part-time employee. Graveside service was Jan. 17 at Resthaven cemetery. Harold Manlove Harold T. Manlove, 91, of Wichita, brother of Laura Pavey of Valley Center, died Jan. 15, 2003. He was a retired Motor Equipment Co. wholesale automotive supply employee. Service was Jan. 17 at West Side Christian Church. J.T. “Pete” Swindle J.T. “Pete” Swindle, 65, of Valley Center, Copeland Corporation manufacturing employee, died Jan. 14, 2003. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Baker Funeral Home Chapel. Service is at 10 a.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church. Burial will be at Hillside cemetery, Sedgwick. Kenneth King Kenneth R. King, 72, of southeast Butler County, father of Kenna Sue King of Valley Center, died Jan. 20, 2003 of complications due to cancer. Visitation is from 5 to 7 tonight (Thursday) at Dunsford Funeral Home, Augusta, with a Masonic service immediately following. Funeral service is at 10 a.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church of Augusta, 2420 N. Ohio. Graveside service is at Sunset Lawns cemetery, El Dorado. Malcolm Wade Malcolm Elbert Wade, 87, formerly of Valley Center, died Jan. 11, 2003, at Texas State Veterans home in Bonham, Texas. Services were Jan. 18 at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Joshua, Texas. Burial was at Rose Hill cemetery, Cleburne, Texas. Pauline Oshel Pauline Smith Oshel, 89, of Whitewater, grandmother and grandmother-in-law of Pat and Martin Pugh and great-grandmother of Sara and Cory Pugh, all of Valley Center, died Jan. 19, 2003. She was a homemaker. Service was Jan. 22 at Baker Funeral Home Chapel, Valley Center. Burial was at Fredonia cemetery, Fredonia. Steven Vogt Steven M. Vogt, 39, of Park City, formerly of McPherson, died Jan. 13, 2003. Service was Jan. 18 at Lamb-Nutter Mortuary, Whitewater. Cipriano Aguero Cipriano De La Rosa Aguero, 79, of Wichita, father of Alicia A. Boren and Oralia Aguero, both of Park City, died Jan. 10, 2003. He was a retired carpenter. Service was Jan. 14 at Church of the Resurrection. Dolores Poppelreiter Dolores Maxine Poppelreiter, 69, of Wichita, Valley Center school district private tutor, died Jan. 7, 2003. Service was Jan. 10 at Lakeview Funeral Home, Wichita. Burial was at Holy Name Catholic cemetery, Bushton. Dorothy Bailey Dorothy M. Bailey, 91, mother and mother-in-law of Clifford and Dolores Quenzer of Valley Center, died Jan. 6, 2003, in Moore, Okla. Service was Jan. 10 at Resthaven Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Resthaven Memory Gardens. Elaine Carlson Elaine “Suzie” Carlson, 86, of Wichita, aunt of Bill Spangler of Valley Center, died Jan. 9, 2003. She was a retired Carlson Company accountant. Service was Jan. 14 at Hillside Funeral Home East. Joseph Quiring Joseph C. Quiring, 48, of Sedgwick, father and father-in-law of Amy and Chris Shepherd and brother of Milton Quiring, all of Valley Center, and brother of David Quiring of Park City, died Jan. 11, 2003. He was employed in parts and maintenance for Thayer Aerospace. Service was Jan. 15 at Sedgwick Christian Church, Sedgwick, with Pastor Kim Beckwith officiating. Burial was at Hillside cemetery, Sedgwick. Kenneth Ellard Kenneth W. Ellard, 51, of Goddard, fiance of Sondra Walling of Valley Center, died Jan. 11, 2003. He was an outdoor guidesman. Memorial service was Jan. 14 at Eastminster Presbyterian Church. Graveside service was at Resthaven Gardens of Memory, Wichita. Reinhart Unruh Reinhart Unruh, of Hillsboro, father of Cory Dale Unruh of Park City, died Jan. 11, 2003. He was a retired state highway department employee. Service is at 10 a.m. today (Thursday) at Hillsboro Memorial Chapel. Frank Sturm Frank C. Sturm, 68, of Belle Plaine, father of Jay D. Hess of Valley Center, died Jan. 4, 2003. He was a retired assistant manager for Locke Plumbing Supply of Winfield. Service was Jan. 7 at Rieckenburg cemetery south of Belle Plaine. Glenn Stroud Glenn Darrel Stroud, 72, of Wichita, brother of Betty Pearson and uncle of George Pearson Jr., both of Valley Center, died Dec. 29, 2002. He was a Graybar Electric warehouse supervisor. No service. Marion Meyer Marion Olive Meyer, 91, of Sabetha, sister of Ivan Arick of Valley Center, died Jan. 2, 2003. Service was Jan. 6 at First Congregational Church, Sabetha. Burial was at Sabetha cemetery. Robert McGilvary Robert M. McGilvary, 62, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Margaret and Michael Wooldridge and grandfather of Joshua, Alexander, Emily and Sarah Wooldridge, all of Park City, died Jan. 3, 2003. Service in Portland, Ore. Stephen Holt Stephen D. “Steve” Holt, 54, of Wichita, brother and brother-in-law of Sharon and Loyd Kupfersmith of Valley Center, died Dec. 31, 2002. He was the owner and operator of The Auto Clinic. Service was Jan. 6 at Hillside Funeral Home West, Wichita. Burial was at Maple Grove cemetery. Alyssa Kiser Alyssa Jo Kiser, 6, of Augusta, niece of Linda Rinke of Kechi, died Dec. 26, 2002. She was a Robinson Grade School student. Service was Dec. 31 at Living Word Outreach, Wichita. Burial was at Andover cemetery. Christian Cook Christian Alan Lee Cook of Wichita, 9-day-old infant grandson of Starla Jacobs of Kechi, great-grandson of Hazel Claudine Cook of Park City and nephew of James Peoples of Park City, died Dec. 20, 2002. Service was Dec. 27 at Resthaven Mortuary, Wichita. Della Rittgers Della Ruth Rittgers, 68, of Marion, sister of Melford Nickel of Valley Center, died Dec. 23, 2002. She was a retired Marion school district bus driver. Service was Dec. 26 at Eastmoor United Methodist Church. Doris Krieg Doris E. Krieg, 81, of Newton, sister of Bonnie Kirk of Park City, died Dec. 29, 2002. She was a homemaker. Service was Dec. 31 at Petersen Funeral Home, Newton. Letha Springstube Letha M. Cannady Springstube, 88, grandmother of Vaughn Callaway of Valley Center, died Dec. 24, 2002. She was a homemaker. Service was Dec. 30 at White chapel Memorial Gardens cemetery, Wichita. Nathaniel Jillson Nathaniel Walker Jillson, 24, of Portland, Ore., formerly of Wichita, step-brother of Brandy Wolff of Park City, died Dec. 14, 2002. Memorial service was Dec. 30 at Grace Memorial Chapel, Wichita. Patricia Breth Patricia Breth, 77, of Wichita, mother of Richard Breth of Valley Center, died Dec. 27, 2002. She was a homemaker. Service was Dec. 31 at St. Jude Catholic Church. Sylvia Schock Sylvia M. Schock, 62, of Wichita, mother of Tony Schock of Valley Center, died Dec. 27, 2002. She was a homemaker. Service was Dec. 31 at Cochran Mortuary, Wichita. Tony Imel Tony S. Imel, 27, of Russellville, Ark., stepbrother of Stacey Luna of Valley Center, died Dec. 28, 2002. Service was Dec. 31 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Newton. Denise Triplitt Denise R. Triplitt, 42, of Newton, registered nurse at Newton Medical Center surgical unit, died Dec. 20, 2002. Friends may sign a register book from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, and family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Broadway Colonial Funeral Home. Louanna Hensley Louanna Hensley, 68, of Park City, retired Boeing Wichita employee, died Dec. 20, 2002. Service is at 11 a.m. Friday at Hart Funeral Home, Stilwell, Okla. Louis Gutierrez Louis Gutierrez, 70, of Wichita, father of Luisa Gutierrez of Valley Center, died Dec. 21, 2002. He was retired. Service is pending. Billy Cunningham Billy Jack Cunningham, 29, of Kechi, Auto Craft Collision Repair employee, died Dec. 13, 2002. Service was Dec. 16 at First Baptist Church. Clifford Perkins Clifford C. Perkins, 87, of Wichita, father of Mary Minihan of Valley Center, died Dec. 15, 2002. Rosary was Dec. 17 and service was Dec. 18, both at St. Jude Catholic Church. Clifford Walker Clifford Walker, 90, of Wichita, uncle of Wilma Miller of Valley Center, died Dec. 14, 2002. He was a former U.S. Army Corp of Engineers clerk. Service is today (Thursday) at DeVorss Flanagan-Hunt Mortuary, Wichita, and at No. 8 cemetery, Madison. Paul Owens Paul Thomas Owens, 79, of Wichita, stepfather of Edward Sisk III of Valley Center, died Dec. 16, 2002. He was a retired Ironworkers Local 606 ironworker. No local service. Burial will be in Toronto, Kan., cemetery. Ruth Wilson Ruth Evelyn Kallenbach Wilson, 86, of Valley Center, retired St. Francis Hospital EKG technician and Wichita Eagle paper carrier, died Dec. 12, 2002. Service was Dec. 16 at First United Methodist Church. Burial was at Kechi cemetery, Kechi. Wilma Keifer Wilma Keifer, 96, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Robert L. and Doris Keifer of Valley Center, died Dec. 12, 2002. Service was Dec. 14 at First Christian Church of Kiowa with Rev. Tal Tittsworth officiating. Burial was at Riverview cemetery near Kiowa. Carl Hamm Sr. Carl Raymond Hamm Sr., 85, of Valley Center, Santa Fe Railway machinist, died March 6, 2002. Service was March 9 at Sedgwick Christian Church. Clyde Plumer Clyde L. Plumer, 81, of Sedgwick, father and father-in-law of Gary and Mickey Plumer and grandfather of Kelley and Cassody Plumer, all of Valley Center, died March 8, 2002. He was the retired owner of Kansas Drywall Supply of Wichita, Hutchinson and Salina. Service was March 12 at Resthaven Mortuary, Wichita. Harvey Nordstedt Harvey E. Nordstedt, 93, of Wichita, brother of Rosetta Hutchens and uncle of Larry Nordstedt, both of Valley Center, died March 8, 2002. He was a retired Case Manufacturing Co. welder. Graveside service was March 11 at Pleasant Valley cemetery, Bentley. Julie Malcom Julie Ann Malcom, 20, of Burrton, sister of Amy Malcom of Valley Center and Christopher Malcom of Park City, died March 8, 2002. She was a student. Service was March 12 at First Church of God, Valley Center. Burial was in Burrton cemetery, Burrton. Willard Unruh Willard H. Unruh, 82, of North Newton, father of Allan W. Unruh of Valley Center, died March 9, 2002. He was a commercial business maintenance engineer. Visitation with family is from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today (Thursday) at 201 W. 27th, North Newton. Memorial service is at 3 p.m. Friday at Bethel College Mennonite Church with Pastors Heidi Regier Kreider and Norma Johnson officiating. Albert Large Albert Henry Large, 75, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Fred and Cindy Large of Park City, died Sept. 26, 2002. He was a retired KG&E plant operator. Service was Oct. 2 at Bethel Presbyterian Church, Wichita. Burial will be at Kechi cemetery. Bettie Magruder Bettie Lou Magruder, 67, of Wichita, friend of Catherine Ball of Valley Center, died Sept. 24, 2002. She was a retired Phoenix Publications owner and former Wichita Eagle Beacon women’s editor. Service was Sept. 27 at Downing & Lahey Mortuary East. Dennis Fuller Dennis Fuller, 68, of Valley Center, owner-operator and meat wholesaler for Swiss Burger Brand Meat Co., died Oct. 1, 2002. Visitation with family is from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Baker Funeral Home Chapel, Valley Center. Service is at 10 a.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church. Burial will be at Kechi cemetery, Kechi. Dorothy Senn Dorothy Mae Milne Senn, 80, of Sedgwick, homemaker, died Oct. 1, 2002. Service is at 10 a.m. Friday at Plymouth Congregational Church, Sedgwick. Burial is at Hillside cemetery, Sedgwick. Emmett Reyman Emmett George “Swede” Reyman, 80, died Sept. 1, 2002. Service was Sept. 5 at Whitney and Murphy Arcadia Funeral Home Chapel, Phoenix. Burial was at Paradise Memorial Gardens, Phoenix. Halim Housby Halim N. Housby Jr., 76, of Haysville, father of Robin Valentine of Valley Center, died Sept. 24, 2002. He was a retired Cessna Aircraft Co. sheetmetal employee. Service was Sept. 28 at Hillside Funeral Home East. Alma Kennedy Alma Erna Frey Kennedy, 82, of Valley Center, retired Hehr International machinist, died Sept. 13, 2002. Service was Sept. 17 at First United Methodist Church. Burial was at Cumberland cemetery near Augusta. Hercules Newton Jr. Hercules Newton Jr., 54, of Wichita, stepfather of James Butler of Park City, died Sept. 10, 2002. He was a Grede Foundry iron pourer. Service was Sept. 17 at St. Mark United Methodist Church. Kenneth Blackwell Kenneth “K.D.” Blackwell, 78, of El Dorado, formerly of Valley Center, died Sept. 13, 2002. He was a retired Pester Refinery pumper. Service was Sept. 17 at Sunset Lawns cemetery. Dorothy Dick Dorothy Dick, 80, of Wichita, sister of Albert Lies of Bel Aire, died Sept. 3, 2002. She was a retired owner of Busy Bee Pre-School. Service was Sept. 6 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Douglas Heberling Douglas Evan Heberling Jr., 56, of Valley Center, Vulcan Materials Company computer technician, died Sept. 8, 2002. Memorial service was Sept. 10 at First United Methodist Church. Lillian Fleming Lillian B. Fleming, 70, of Hutchinson, sister of Dorothy Colbert of Valley Center, died Sept. 4, 2002. She was a former bookkeeper. Service was Sept. 7 at Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson. Vivian Adams Vivian W. Adams, 93, of Whitewater, mother of Jeanette Ulbrich of Valley Center, died Sept. 5, 2002. She was a homemaker. Service was Sept. 9 at Corzine cemetery, Corbin, with Pastor Charles Terrill officiating. Burial was at Corzine cemetery. Douglas Heberling Douglas Evan Heberling Jr., 56, of Valley Center, Vulcan Materials Company computer technician, died Sept. 8, 2002. Visitation is from 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 10 at Baker Funeral Home. Memorial service is at 6 p.m. Sept. 10 at First United Methodist Church. Eldora Sundahl Eldora I. “Dora” Sundahl, 91, of Wichita, aunt of John Oliver of Valley Center, died Sept. 1, 2002. Private service. Marsha Yarnell Marsha Ann Yarnell, 51, of Valley Center, registered nurse, died Aug. 27, 2002. Service was Aug. 30 at Riverlawn Christian Church, Wichita. Burial was at Aug. 31 Memorial Park cemetery, St. Joseph, Mo. Pearl Swafford Pearl Swafford, 87, of Augusta, formerly of Valley Center, died Aug. 29, 2002. She was a retired Avon sales representative. Service was Sept. 3 at Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jim Taylor officiating. Burial was at Wichita Park cemetery. Sarah Hathaway Sarah Esther Hathaway, 86, of St. John, mother of Marilyn Appelhans of Valley Center, died Aug. 31, 2002. She was a homemaker, an Avon sales representative for 15 years, and a nurse aide at Hearthstone Nursing Home. Service was Sept. 3 at Minnis Chapel Inc., St. John, with Pastor Chet Johnson and Bro. A.J. Owens officiating. Burial was at Fairview Park cemetery, St. John. Anna Hexum Anna Lou Ansel Hexum, 83, of Clearwater, mother of Joseph Merle Yates of Park City, died Aug. 21, 2002. Marsha Yarnell Marsha Ann Yarnell, 51, of Valley Center, died Aug. 27, 2002. She was a registered nurse at Wesley Birth Care Center, Wichita. Visitation is from 5 to 9 p.m. Aug. 29 at Old Mission Mortuary, Wichita. Service is at 2 p.m. Aug. 30 at Riverlawn Christian Church, Wichita. Burial will be at Memorial Park cemetery, St Joseph, Mo. Natalie Nunn Natalie Maye Nunn, infant, of Derby, great-granddaughter of Don and Dolores Cool of Park City, died Aug. 20, 2002. Pearl Swafford Pearl Swafford, 87, of Augusta, formerly of Valley Center, died Aug. 29, 2002. She was an Avon sales representative. Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 2 and service is at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 3, both at Baker Funeral Home, Valley Center. Raymond Slusser Raymond L. “Ray” Slusser, 64, of Valley Center, father of Steve Slusser of Park City, died Aug. 20, 2002. Jerry Bergman Jerry L. Bergman, 58, of Wichita, father of Darin Bergman of Valley Center, died Aug. 12, 2002. Joseph LaFever Joseph R. LaFever, 66, of Wichita, father of Joni Routon of Valley Center, died Aug. 12, 2002. Orris Mills Orris J. “O.J.” Mills, 82, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Philip R. and Sherry Mills of Kechi, died Aug. 13, 2002. Robert Dameron Robert P. “Bob,” “Old Stranger” Dameron, 69, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Stephanie and Richard C. Wilson and grandfather of Christian and Kaden Wilson, all of Valley Center, died Aug. 10, 2002. Agnes Haynes Agnes Iris Roy Hayes, 95, of Valley Center, mother of Leroy Haynes of Valley Center, died Aug. 8, 2002. James Boyd James Alvin Boyd, 63, of Yukon, Okla., son of Verna M. Chambers, brother of Lois M. Huddlestun, both of Park City, and brother of Verle Ross Boyd of Bel Aire, died July 31, 2002. Frank White Frank E. White, 80, of Cedar Vale, father of Frank White Jr. of Valley Center, died Nov. 10, 2002. He was a retired Lookoval Dairy owner and operator. Visitation is from 3 to 7 p.m. today (Thursday) at Wheeler Funeral Home. Service is at 1:30 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church. Euleta Keazer Euleta M. Keazer, 90, of Wichita, grandmother of Donna and Arnel Thomas of Kechi and Jerry and Anne Madden of Park City, died Oct. 31, 2002. She was a homemaker. Service was Nov. 4 at Resthaven Mortuary, Wichita. Mark Wolke Mark Edward Wolke, 27, of Wichita, nephew of Walt and Rita Hansen of Valley Center, was killed in an auto accident Nov. 3, 2002. He was a Raytheon JPATS Division employee. Service was Nov. 6 at First United Methodist Church, Valley Center. Burial will be at Resurrection cemetery, Wichita. Robert Pennington Robert G. Pennington, 78, of Linn Valley, Oklahoma Tire & Supply Co. (Otasco) salesman, died Nov. 4, 2002. Service was Nov. 6 at Linn Valley Community Church. Entombment was at the Mausoleum of the Wichita Park cemetery, Wichita. Dan Ackerman Daniel R. “Dan” Ackerman, 78, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Jeannie and Gordon Reddoch of Valley Center, died Oct. 28, 2002. He was the former owner of Valley Sharpening and a former Valley Center resident. Service is at 2 p.m. today (Thursday) at Webb Mortuary, Clearwater. Doris Miller Doris Miller, 78, of Wichita, mother of Chris Miller of Valley Center, died Oct. 25, 2002. She was a retired U.S.D. 259 paraprofessional. Memorial service was Oct. 30 at Central Community Church. Dr. Douglas Curry Dr. Douglas Wayne Curry, 56, of Valley Center, family practice medical doctor, died Oct. 28, 2002. Visitation is from 5 to 8 tonight (Thursday) at Baker Funeral Home Chapel. Service is at 10 a.m. Friday at Riverlawn Christian Church, 4243 N. Meridian, Wichita. Burial will be at Hillside cemetery, Sedgwick. Edna Bixler Edna O. “Granny” Bixler, 100, of Wichita, grandmother of Philip and Sharon May and great-grandmother of Lisa Baxter and Lana Clark, all of Park City, died Oct. 17, 2002. She was a homemaker. Service was Oct. 22 at Kaufman Funeral Home with Rev. Ken Rawson officiating. Burial was at Halstead cemetery. James Koontz Sr. James Ridgeway Koontz Sr., 82, of Wichita, great-grandfather of Kaleb Koontz-Clubb of Park City, did Oct. 28, 2002. He was a retired Litwin Corporation senior project engineer. Service was Oct. 30 at Gospel Assembly Church. Juanita Roundtree Juanita Roundtree, 59, of Wichita, wife of Ulase Hall of Park City, died Oct. 26, 2002. She was disabled. Service is pending. Lowell Deckard Lowell Arnold Deckard, 77, of Park City, retired elementary school teacher at Rose Hill, Clearwater, Park City, Mueller and Bryant, died Oct. 27, 2002. Service was Oct. 30 at Baker Funeral Home Chapel, Valley Center. Burial was at Kechi cemetery, Kechi. Reba Eaton Reba Viola Eaton, 89, of Wichita, stepmother of Glenn Eaton of Park City, died Oct. 25, 2002. She was a homemaker and Senior Companion employee. Service was Oct. 29 at White Chapel cemetery. Rodney Helmke Rodney D. Helmke, 50, of Topeka, brother of Patty Brooks of Valley Center, died Oct. 27, 2002. He was a U.S.D.A. inspector. Service was Oct. 30 at Wanamaker Woods Church of the Nazarene. Stan Terry Stan Alan Terry, 40, grandson of Mildred Riggs of Valley Center, died Oct. 15, 2002, in Oklahoma City, Okla. He was branch manager at Fort Wayne Pools of Oklahoma. Service was Oct. 18 at North Colonial Chapel of Vondel L. Smith & Son Mortuary. Burial was at Resurrection Memorial cemetery. Wilbur Herron Wilbur L. Herron, 82, of Park City, retired mechanic, died Oct. 25, 2002. Service was Oct. 29 at Park Place Ministry Center. Baby Gallatin Baby Gallatin of Wichita, great-grandchild of Donna Pearson of Valley Center, was stillborn Sept. 27, 2002. Service has been held. Elizabeth Baker Elizabeth Louise Pannell Baker, 57, of Valley Center, State of Kansas social worker, died Oct. 18, 2002. Service was Oct. 23 at Baker Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Wayne Rogers officiating. Burial was at Hillside cemetery, Sedgwick. Gerald Carr Gerald Wesley “Jerry” Carr, 78, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Karen and Barry Hager of Valley Center, died Oct. 16, 2002. He was a retired Intrust Bank vice president of marketing. Service was Oct. 19 at Riverside Christian Church, Wichita. Lola Jackson Lola Lee Jackson, 73, of El Dorado, formerly of Valley Center, died Oct. 13, 2002. Graveside service was Oct. 18 at Daisyland cemetery located on the Jackson Ranch and Stables, four miles north of El Dorado on Highway 77. Norma Schmidt Norma Jean Pinaire Schmidt, 66, of Kechi, homemaker and Wichita Christian Center and Indo Chinese Center English teacher, died Oct. 16, 2002. Service was Oct. 19 at Assembly of God Church, Valley Center. Donald Koehler Donald Eugene “Spud” Koehler, 69, of Argonia, father and father-in-law of Kent and Julie Koehler and grandfather of Jeremy Koehler and Andrew Koehler, all of Bel Aire, died Oct. 12, 2002. Edward Capps Sr. Edward Howard Capps Sr., 71, of Valley Center, retired Santa Fe Trucking mechanic and parts department foreman, died Oct. 12, 2002. Service was Oct. 15 at Baker Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was at Resthaven cemetery. Esther Roth Esther Louise Roth, 80, of Gridley, mother and mother-in-law of Larry and Karen Roth of Valley Center, died Oct. 7, 2002. Service was Oct. 10 at Gridley United Methodist Church. Burial was at Gridley cemetery. Walter Sondergard Walter Wilson Sondergard, 82, of Bel Aire, retired Beech Aircraft engineer and former Martin Marietta employee, died Oct. 12, 2002. Service was Oct. 15 at First United Methodist church, Wichita. Ericka Agee Ericka Jo Lynn Agee, 16, of Topeka, great-niece of Glen and Janel Hawkins of Valley Center, died Aug. 27, 2004, of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Service was Sept. 1 at Jefferson Assembly of God. Burial was at Meriden cemetery. Eugene Anderson Eugene “Gene” Jonathan Anderson, 88, of Topeka, father and father-in-law of D. Keith and Carmen Anderson of Valley Center, died Aug. 26, 2004. Cremation was planned. Service was Aug. 30 at Countryside Methodist Church in Topeka. Eunice Mattal Eunice F. Mattal, 73, of Marion, sister of Phyllis McCollom of Valley Center, died Aug. 25, 2004. Service is at 11 a.m. Saturday at Nashville, Kan., cemetery. Jeweline Duckett Jeweline Duckett, 72, of Wichita, mother of Verna Houston of Kechi, died Aug. 30, 2004. She was a retired School Service Leasing driver. A wake is from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday at Jackson Mortuary. Service is at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Mark United Methodist Church, Wichita. Donald E. Bennett Sr. Donald E. Bennett Sr., 84, of WaKeeney, father and father-in-law of Donald E. Jr. and Diane Bennett of Valley Center, died Sept. 28, 2004. He was the owner and operator of El-Tre-Go Water Boy Enterprises. Service was Oct. 1 at First United Methodist Church, WaKeeney, with Rev. Randy Jellison-Knock. Burial was at Kansas Veterans cemetery, WaKeeney, with military rites by the U.S. Marine Corps. Gregory Van Ert Gregory Allen Van Ert, 57, of Sandy Hook, Conn., formerly of Wichita, died Sept. 16, 2004. Service was Sept. 22 at St. Rose Church, Newtown, Conn. Hugh Miller Hugh E. Miller, 87, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Chuck and Deanna of Valley Center, died Sept. 22, 2004. He was a retired Wichita Metropolitan Transit Authority bus driver with 34 years of service. Service was Sept. 25 at Hillside Funeral Home West, Wichita. Jeffery Gile Jeffery O. “Jeff” Gile, 51, of Wichita, father of Alicia Gile of Park City, died Sept. 20, 2004. Service was Sept. 24 at All Faiths Funeral Services, Wichita. Graveside service was at Rose Hill cemetery, South Haven. Ruth Davidson Ruth M. Lorei Davidson, 78, of Valley Center, retired Leeker’s Inc. bookkeeper, died Sept. 22, 2004. Service was Sept. 24 at Baker Funeral Home. Burial was at Kechi Township cemetery. Donald Ramsey Donald Eugene Ramsey, 75, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Michael and Loretta Ramsey of Park City, died Sept. 18, 2004. Service was Sept. 21 at Pleasant Hill cemetery, Thayer, Mo. Paul Smith Paul Edwin Smith, 77, of Valley Center, retired Watkins Inc. employee, died Sept. 20, 2004. Service is at 1 p.m. today (Thursday) at Hillside cemetery, Sedgwick. Pearline Lathrom Pearline Stafford Lathrom, 74, stepmother of Rob Lathrom of Kechi, died Sept. 19, 2004. She was a foster parent and homemaker. Family visitation is from 5 to 7 tonight (Thursday), and service is at 10 a.m. Friday, both at Broadway Mortuary. Graveside service is at 1 p.m. Saturday at Greenwood cemetery, Bolivar, Mo. Ruth Lovett Ruth E. Lovett, 88, of rural Valley Center, died Sept. 21, 2004. Visitation is from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Friday at Baker Funeral Home, Valley Center, with a memorial service following. Private family burial will be at Kechi cemetery. Sharon Krauter Sharon Kay Krauter, 58, of Wichita, mother of William Martin and sister of Dwight Edwin Jantz, both of Valley Center, died Sept. 19, 2004. Service is at 1 p.m. today (Thursday) at Resthaven Mortuary Chapel, Wichita. Burial will be at Resthaven cemetery. Betty Bomar A memorial service honoring Betty K. Bomar, who died May 3, 2004, that was scheduled for Sept. 5 at Walter Shikany’s Bonita Funeral Home, 28300 Tamiami Trial South, Bonita Springs, Fla., has been rescheduled to November due to Hurricane Frances. Melvin Whitfield Melvin Dean Whitfield, 75, of Park City, painter and home repairman, died Sept. 1, 2004. Service was Sept. 4 at Baker Funeral Home, Valley Center. Burial was at Kechi Township cemetery, Kechi. William Bole William R. “Bill” Bole, 82, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of William R. II and Nancy M. Bole of Valley Center, died Sept. 4, 2004. Service was Sept. 8 at Resthaven Mortuary Chapel, Wichita. Bobby Rowell Bobby Dale Rowell, 64, of Wichita, retired Boeing tooling and jig builder C, died Sept. 14, 2004. Viewing is from 1 to 5 p.m. today (Thursday) at Baker Funeral Home, Valley Center. Graveside service is at 10 a.m. Friday at Kechi Township cemetery, Kechi. Derald Lamar Derald Gene Lamar, 70, of Belle Plaine, father and father-in-law of Ronald and Pamela Lamar of Valley Center, died Sept. 7, 2004. He was a retired Boeing Aircraft machinist. Service was Sept. 11 at Smith Mortuary, Derby, and burial was at White Chapel cemetery in Wichita. Everett McKinley Everett E. “Mac” McKinley, 80, of Wichita, died Sept. 11, 2004. Service was Sept. 15 at Burden cemetery, Burden. Howard Goldsmith Howard L. “Smokey” Goldsmith, 62, of Kechi, died Sept. 10, 2004. Service was Sept. 14 at Cornerstone Christian Church. Rita Wiebe Rita C. Wiebe, 74, of Newton, mother and mother-in-law of Jim and Barbara Wiebe of Valley Center, died Sept. 8, 2004. She was a homemaker. Service was Sept. 13 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Halstead, with Father Thomas Wai officiating. Burial was at Halstead cemetery. Addie Skaggs Addie Lou Skaggs of Warsaw, Mo., formerly of Park City, died Oct. 5, 2004. Service was Oct. 9 at Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw. Bryant Harris Bryant Young II “Pappy” Harris, 86, of Beaumont, father and father-in-law of Philip and Mary Harris of Park City, died Oct. 7, 2004. Graveside service was Oct. 12 at Milan, Kan., cemetery. Mildred Phillips Mildred Anna Phillips, 89, of Wichita, grandmother of Janice Annette Munroe of Valley Center, died Oct. 9, 2004. She was a retired florist. Service was Oct. 12 at Old Mission Mortuary. Burial was at White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Wilfred Clark Wilfred “Bill” Clark, 80, of Wichita, stepfather and stepfather-in-law of Anita and Larry Allen, Larry and Barbara Rutschman and Richard and Diana Rutschman, and stepgrandfather of Shawn and Rhonda Allen and Ronda Allen, all of Valley Center, died Oct. 5, 2004. Service was Oct. 8 at Riverlawn Christian Church. Albert Petersen Albert G. “Al” Petersen, 82, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Lori Petersen and Anne and Mike Fleury, all of Valley Center, died Oct. 22, 2004. Bobby Turner Bobby Gene Turner, 77, of Wichita, brother-in-law of Marceille Sult and Sharon Adams, both of Valley Center, died Oct. 26, 2004. Freda Davis Freda Lorraine Davis, 82, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Charles and Constance Davis of Valley Center, died Oct. 27, 2004. Henrietta Wilson Henrietta L. Wilson, 80, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Dale and Judy Wilson of Park City, died Oct. 31, 2004. R. "Jason" Fisher R. “Jason” Fisher, 34, of Wichita, nephew of John and Lisa Renner of Valley Center, died Oct. 30, 2004. Karen Hite Karen Gibb Mosher Hite, 57, of Wichita, stepmother and mother-in-law of Cameron and Elizabeth Hite of Valley Center, died Oct. 19, 2004. Kayla Tegethoff Kala Jade Tegethoff of Wichita, infant great-granddaughter of Robert and Alice Christlieb of Park City, died Oct. 24, 2004. Loren Bogart Loren E. Bogart, 58, of Raymore, Mo., father and father-in-law of Kelly and Dennis Marten and grandfather of Ben and Shelby Marten, all of Valley Center, died Oct. 22, 2004. Maynard Oliverius Maynard Dane Oliverius, 76, Eby Construction heavy machinery operator, died Oct. 24, 2004. Bernard Van Arsdale Bernard C. Van Arsdale, 83, of Towanda, father of Mary Kay Glasner and Marc Van Arsdale, both of Valley Center, died Oct. 11, 2004. Brent Joy Brent L. Joy, 57, of Park City, retired state trooper serving as a public resource officer for the highway patrol, died Oct. 16, 2004. Service is at 11 a.m. today (Thursday) at Simpson United Methodist Church, Alta Vista. Bryant Harris Bryant Young II “Pappy” Harris, 86, of Beaumont, father and father-in-law of Philip and Mary Harris of Park City, died Oct. 7, 2004. Graveside service was Oct. 12 at Milan, Kan., cemetery. Jack Hursh Jack Richard Hursh, 60, of Ponca City, Okla., father of Cindy Robertson of Park City, died Oct. 11, 2004. Service was Oct. 19 at Odd Fellows cemetery, Ponca City. Nadine Hull Nadine Hull, 83, of Kansas City, Mo., mother of Karen Diltz and grandmother of Sarah and Todd Leinen, all of Valley Center, died Oct. 7, 2004. Service was Oct. 11 at Housh Funeral Home, Sarcoxie, Mo. Sylvester Schreiner Sylvester Peter “Vess” Schreiner, 76, of Colwich, father and father-in-law of Tamara and Cary Draper of Valley Center, died Nov. 6, 2004. William Chambers William “Bill” Chambers, 65, of Hutchinson, father of Allen Chambers of Valley Center, died Nov. 6, 2004. Eloise Slansky Eloise E. Slansky, 63, of Stockton, mother of T.J. Slansky of Valley Center, died Nov. 16, 2004. Margaret Wright Helen Margaret Wright, 66, of Newton, sister and sister-in-law of Ed and Carol Reffner and Kay Anderson, all of Valley Center, and Jane Frieze of Park City, died Nov. 18, 2004. Barbara Nance Barbara Kay Kern Nance, 46, of Newton, sister of Jack Kern of Valley Center and James Kern and Joseph Kern, both of Bel Aire, died Nov. 29, 2004. Cecil Vannaman Cecil L. Vannaman, 84, of Kiowa, father and father-in-law of Doug and Gay Vannaman of Valley Center, died Nov. 26, 2004. Charles Williams Charles Williams, 76, of Wichita, retired Cudahy butcher, died Nov. 16, 2004. Donia McDonald Donia Lalaine Neilan McDonald, 56, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Cynthia and Kerrick Opat of Valley Center, died Nov. 27, 2004. Caden Edwards Caden Von Edwards, infant son of Grady and Lakecia Edwards, died Nov. 14, 2004. Amanda Michlitsch Amanda Michlitsch, 94, of Wichita, mother of Vi Shepard of Valley Center, died Nov. 7, 2004. Geraldine Dahl Geraldine L. Dahl, 94, of Valley Center, homemaker, died Nov. 28, 2004. Joyce McGinn Joyce Irene McGinn, 55, of Sedgwick, died Nov. 21, 2004. Leon Blackwell Leon “Blackie” Blackwell, 86, of Kansas City, Mo., died Nov. 27, 2004. Margaret Wright Helen Margaret Wright, 66, of Newton, sister and sister-in-law of Ed and Carol Reffner and Kay and Ken Anderson, all of Valley Center, and Jane and Steve Frieze of Park City, died Nov. 18, 2004. Rosella Lankford Rosella Mae Miller Lankford, 87, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Wade and Judy Lankford of Valley Center, died Nov. 26, 2004. Vivien Sadowski Vivien Lavonne Sadowski, 74, of Abilene, sister and sister-in-law of Ed and Carol Reffner and Kay and Ken Anderson, all of Valley Center, and Jane and Steve Frieze of Park City, died Nov. 22, 2004, after a battle with cancer. Dorothy Huffman Dorothy Allen Huffman, 97, of Wichita, mother of Herbert Hanson of Valley Center, died Dec. 1, 2004. Eunice Hix Eunice Ruth McDivitt Hix, 86, of Bentley, homemaker and former Spartan, Swallow & Cessna aircraft inspector, died Dec. 6, 2004. Geraldine Lappan Geraldine Ann “Gerry” Lappan, 70, of Caldwell, formerly of Valley Center, died Dec. 1, 2004, following three surgeries in two weeks. Jackie Blakney Jackie Jean Blakney, 53, of Wichita, sister of Darrell Williams of Valley Center, died Dec. 2, 2004. John Gawthorp Jr. John Edward Gawthrop Jr., 49, of Wichita, mason, died Dec. 2, 2004. Thelma Putnam Thelma C. Putnam, 83, of Wichita, mother of David Putnam of Kechi, died Dec. 1, 2004. Barbara Bergen Barbara JoAnne Bergen, 60, of Ralston, Neb., sister-in-law of Neva Leckington of Valley Center, died. Service is at 11 a.m. today (Thursday) at Overland Hills Baptist Church, Papillion, Neb. Private burial. Dorothy Hanks Dorothy M. Hanks, 92, of Wichita, died Dec. 18, 2004. John Fenn John “Jack” Fenn, 72, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Mark and Cindi Fenn of Valley Center, died Dec. 20, 2004. Juanita Lay Juanita Louise Smith Lay, 67, of Valley Center, died Dec. 14, 2004. Sandra Gaston Sandra Ann Gile Gaston, 65, of Wichita, mother of Daryl Gaston and Sheryl Gaston and sister of Paul Gile and Janet Kester, all of Park City, died Dec. 16, 2004. Almetta Glenn Almetta M. Glenn, 82, of Wichita, mother of Will Glenn of Kechi, died Dec. 11, 2004. Service was Dec. 14 at Lakeview cemetery & Funeral Home and at Fairmount United Methodist Church. Dana Bibler Dana K. Bibler, D.D.S., of Wichita, died Dec. 9, 2004. Service was Dec. 13 at Risen Savior Lutheran Church with Rev. Tom Harmon officiating. Burial was at Old Mission Mortuary, 21st and Hillside, Wichita. Ethyl Cooper Ethyl C. Cooper, 82, of Wichita, mother of Daniel Rex Cooper of Park City, died Dec. 12, 2004. She was a homemaker. Service is at 1 p.m. today (Thursday) at DeVorss Flanagan-Hunt Mortuary, Wichita, and at 3:30 p.m. at Westmead cemetery in Nickerson. James Ramsey James Jay Ramsey, 60, of Spicewood, Texas, formerly of the Bentley-Valley Center area, died Dec. 12, 2004. He was a farmer and commercial real estate salesman. Service is at 2 p.m. today (Thursday) at First Christian Church, Sedgwick, with Rev. Kim Beckwith officiating. Burial will be at Pleasant Valley cemetery, Bentley. Monona Opheim Monona Lyn Schommer Opheim, 57, of Wichita, mother of Monona Chris Johnson of Valley Center, died Dec. 10, 2004. Service was Dec. 13 at DeVorss Flanagan-Hunt Mortuary, Wichita. Oliver Delforge Oliver L. Delforge, 77, of Clyde, father and father-in-law of Daniel and Aileen Delforge of Valley Center, died Dec. 12, 2004. Service was Dec. 15 at Nutter Mortuary. Burial was at Nelson cemetery, rural Rice. Opal Weippert Opal Inez Mapes Weippert, 101, of Valley Center, died Dec. 10, 2004. She was a homemaker and Weippert Lumber Co. bookkeeper. Service was Dec. 15 at Baker Funral Home. Burial was at Pleasant Ridge cemetery, Goddard. Phillip Tennyson Phillip Waldine Tennyson, 77, of rural Augusta, brother and brother-in-law of Elvin and Rose Tennyson of Valley Center, died Dec. 10, 2004. Richard Heston Richard W. Heston, 58, of Wichita, brother of Robert Heston of Valley Center, died Dec. 13, 2004. Service is at 1 p.m. today (Thursday) at Westlink Christian Church, Wichita, with Pastor Larry Rowe officiating. Burial will be at Kechi Township cemetery, Kechi. Timothy Travis Timothy N. “Tim” Travis, 46, of Wichita, Raytheon Aircraft media relations manager, died Dec. 9, 2004. Service was Dec. 13 at College Hill United Methodist Church, Wichita. Burial was at Greenwood cemetery, Newton. Malcom Balzer Malcolm “Tom” Balzer, 73, died Dec. 24, 2004. Naomi Schlehuber Naomi Ruth Gant Schlehuber, 95, of Wichita, mother of Dorleen Martens of Park City, died Dec. 25, 2004. Richard Lind Richard V. Lind, 78, of Andale, father and father-in-law of Terry and Greg Schmidt of Wichita and Sherry and Jim McDavitt of Valley Center, died Dec. 21, 2004. Terry Sproul Terry Sproul, 57, of Wichita, retired Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Department lieutenant, died Dec. 24, 2004. Terry Taylor Terry T. Taylor, 79, of Wichita, formerly of Park City, died Dec. 24, 2004. Blanche Beal Blanche A. Nicholson Beal, 101, grandmother of Cristi Howell of Valley Center, died Dec. 25, 2004. Clarence Sauer Clarence J. Sauer, 71, of Wichita, father of Stephanie Matzke of Park City, died Dec. 26, 2004. Linda Grieve Linda F. Grieve, 57, of Wichita, wife of Clinton “Clint” Grieve Jr., died Jan. 1, 2005. Martha Brown Martha Brown, 78, of Towanda, mother of Wanda Fox of Kechi, died Dec. 31, 2004. Ryan Ragland Ryan Keith Ragland, 27, of Wichita, died Jan. 3, 2004. Betty Fowler Betty Fowler, 83, of Pueblo, Colo., sister of Willa Smith of Valley Center, died Dec. 21, 2004. Charles Manning Charles Richard Manning, 75, of Valley Center, former 16-year Coleman employee and farmer, died Dec. 30, 2004. Joseph Musser Joseph E. Musser, 82, of Wichita, retired doctor of dental surgery, died Jan. 26, 2005. Larry Miller Larry Wayne Miller, 50, of Park City, owner and operator of Millers BBQ and husband of State Rep. Melody McCray Miller, died Jan. 26, 2005. Nina Cotton Nina Estelle Staniford Cotton, 96, homemaker, died Jan. 27, 2005. Rene Forrester Rene A. Forrester, 73, of Clearwater, brother and brother-in-law of Donald and Vera Forrester of Bel Aire, died Jan. 27, 2005. Shirley Blackwell Shirley Yvonne Blackwell, 85, of Kansas City, Mo., technical writer for Beech Aircraft industry, died Jan. 25, 2005. Tyra Kahre-Todd Tyra Rae Kahre-Todd, 59, wife of Allen R. Todd of Bel Aire, died Jan. 25, 2005. Benjamin Farmer Benjamin Franklin Farmer, 57, of Wichita, brother of Jerreld Farmer of Valley Center, died Jan. 28, 2005. Bernard Veith Bernard J. “Bernie” Veith, 75, of Clonmel, brother of Helen Congdon of Valley Center, died Feb. 2, 2005. Elizabeth Newcomer Elizabeth “Betty” Markel Newcomer, 94, of rural Valley Center, died Feb. 6, 2005. She was a homemaker. Faye Maring Faye Louise Maring, 79, of Wichita, mother of Marilyn Dotts of Kechi, died Feb. 1, 2005. John Galleher John T. Galleher, 82, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Joe and Charolette Galleher of Park City, died Feb. 5, 2005. Lenard Carlson Lenard C. Carlson, 82, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Bobby and Kim Ward of Valley Center, died Feb. 1, 2005. Marlin Riener Marlin D. Riener, 67, of Wichita, father of Mark Riener of Kechi, died Feb. 5, 2005. Melissa Scott Melissa P. Mork Scott, 27, of Valley Center, died Jan. 31, 2005. Rollan Eberhard Rollan K Eberhard, 85, of Whitewater, father of Rick Eberhard of Kechi, died Feb. 3, 2005. Virginia Cavit Virginia Mae Cavit, 83, of Lyons, mother of Marcia Hughes of Valley Center, died Feb. 5, 2005. Cristoph Kind Christoph F. Kind, 53, of Wichita, brother of Steven Kind of Valley Center, died Jan. 7, 2005. Helen Philpott Helen L. Philpott, 79, of Derby, mother and mother-in-law of Ken and Nancy Philpott of Valley Center, died Jan. 14, 2005. Irving Moody Irving W. Moody, 72, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Debra and Tom Jenkins of Bel Aire, died Jan. 5, 2005. James Ruckle James Jay Ruckle, 60, of Valley Center, A.O. Smith fiberglass machinist, died Jan. 12, 2005. Poong Cho Poong Yo Cho, 76, of Wayne, Mich., mother and mother-in-law of Aecha and Dick Paquette of Valley Center, died Jan. 9, 2005. Emigdio Valle Emigdio Valle, 90, of Wichita, father of Robert Valle of Valley Center, died Jan. 24, 2005. Floyd Roeder Floyd Roeder, 101, of Stark City, Mo., formerly of Valley Center, died Jan. 25, 2005. Gayle Brunn Gayle Lynn Brunn, 59, of Whitewater, sister of Sue Ulbrich of Valley Center, died Jan. 20, 2005. Earl Gronniger Earl Joseph Gronniger, 71, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Richard and Jennie Gronniger and grandfather of Rich, April and Brandy Gronniger, all of Valley Center, died Feb. 15, 2003. he was a City of Wichita maintenance supervisor and Gronniger’s Orchard owner. Service was Feb. 18 at St. Anthony Catholic cemetery, Garden Plain. Elizabeth Douvielle Elizabeth E. “Betty” Davis Douvielle, mother of Judy Lankford of Valley Center, died Feb. 13, 2003, in Halstead. She retired in 1980 after working in the nursing field. Service was Feb. 15 at Baker Funeral Home Chapel, Valley Center, with Dr. J. Tal Tittsworth officiating. Burial will be held later during a private family service at Brooklawn Memorial Park cemetery, Portland, Maine. Florence Schaar Florence M. Schaar, 90, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Merle and Mary J. Schaar and grandmother of Shelly and Jeff Norris, all of Valley Center, died Feb. 12, 2003. She was retired from teaching for more than 30 years in U.S.D. 259. Service was Feb. 14 at Riverlawn Christian Church. Henry Wheaton Henry D. Wheaton, 62, of Wichita, brother of Della Woodard of Valley Center, died Feb. 10, 2003. He was a truck driver. Service was Feb. 15 at Jackson Mortuary. Sarah Wilkinson Sarah Lou Morrow Wilkinson, 99, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Henry H. “Barney” and Elaine Taylor and grandmother of John M. Taylor, all of Valley Center, died Feb. 14, 2003. She was a homemaker. Graveside service was Feb. 17 at Lakeview cemetery, Wichita. Eston Ash Eston Randall Ash, 76, of Valley Center, Southwestern Bell Telephone construction manager, died Nov. 10, 2003. Visitation is from 5 to 7 tonight (Thursday) at Baker Funeral Home. Service is at 10 a.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church, Valley Center. Samuel Landis Samuel David Landis, 79, of Wichita, step-father and step-father-in-law of Bill and Marykay Brown of Valley Center, died Nov. 9, 2003. He was a retired Honeywell aircraft instrument technician. Service is at 10 a.m. today (Thursday) at Broadway Mortuary. Audrey Somers Audrey Arlene Joseph Somers, 81, of Wichita, retired clerk/typist for the City of Wichita and Sedgwick County, died Feb. 9, 2003. Service was Feb. 12 at Baker Funeral Home, Valley Center. Earl Spangler Earl G. Spangler, 84, of Wichita, father of Bill Spangler of Valley Center, died Feb. 7, 2003. Memorial service was Feb. 11 at Riverside Christian Church, Wichita. Joseph Esgro Joseph P. Esgro, 47, of Harveyville, father and father-in-law of Stefanie Esgro and Gorden Crippen of Valley Center and Derek and Carrie Esgro of Park City, and grandfather of Ashlynn Esgro of Park City, died Feb. 6, 2003. Service was Feb. 10 at Resthaven Chapel, Wichita. Burial was at Resthaven cemetery. Lula Moore Lula Beatrice Moore, 76, of Wichita, mother of Cheryl Pyles of Bel Aire, died Feb. 6, 2003. She was a former Santa Clara (Calif.) University food service manager. Service was Feb. 12 at St. Mark Church of God in Christ. Madge Colbert Madge Lena Farmer Colbert, 87, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Gary and Charlotte Colbert of Valley Center, died Feb. 7, 2003. She was a homemaker, farmer, nurse’s aide and a sales clerk for Newman’s and K-mart. Service was Wednesday at Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home, Arkansas City. Burial was in Parker cemetery. Alice Fisher Alice P. Fisher, 93, of Newton, grandmother of Deanna Miller of Valley Center and Stephen Fisher of Bel Aire, died Nov. 4, 2003. Visitation is from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at Broadway Colonial Funeral Home, Newton, with family present from 7 to 8. Service is at 10 a.m. Saturday at Meridian Baptist Church, Newton, with Revs. Jerroll Martens and Scott Kliewer officiating. Burial will be at Greenwood cemetery, Newton. Ervin Ferber Ervin E. Ferber, 90, of Wichita, grandfather of Kendall and Paula Knapp of Valley Center, died Oct. 31, 2003. He retired in 1975 as a Beechcraft assembler. Gertia McCraw Gertia Mae Perry McCraw, 64, of Wichita, mother of Angela LaDora Moore of Valley Center, died Nov. 2, 2003. She was a sixth-grade teacher at Truesdell Middle School. Rosary is at 7 p.m. Friday, and service is at 11 a.m. Saturday, both at Holy Savior Catholic Church. Laura Rotramel Laura Eileen Rotramel, 40, of Spokane, Wash., formerly of Valley Center, died Oct. 18, 2003. Graveside service was Oct. 30 at Resthaven in Wichita. Quinnten Kilpatrick Quinnten Malakye “Kye” Kilpatrick, 11 months old, of Wichita, brother of Isaac James and Timothy Skylar Jacob of Valley Center, died Oct. 28, 2003. Service was Nov. 1 at Downing & Lahey West, Wichita. Wynona Williams Wynona G. Williams, 76, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Faith A. Butler Bonesteel and Brad Bonesteel and grandmother of Cory Bonesteel, all of Park City, died Nov. 1, 2003. Services were Nov. 5 at Old Mission Mortuary under the direction of Resthaven Mortuary. Chrystal Kellogg Chrystal J. Kellogg, 62, of Atlanta, Ga., sister of Connie Kellogg Davis and Warren Kellogg, both of Valley Center, died Jan. 27, 2003. She was Kellogg Associates Inc. founder for developing programs and services for HIV patients, former family planning clinic facilitator for U.S. Public Health Services. She also was an ordained minister of the St. Thomas Christian Church. Memorial service was Feb. 1 at The Unity Church of Atlanta. Elda "Ed" Logue Elda Elwood “Ed” Logue, 81, of Wichita, father of Michael Logue of Park City, died Jan. 29, 2003. He was a retired parts manager for Kansas Turnpike Authority and was an ordained minister. He was the former pastor of the First Church of God, Valley Center. Service was Feb. 1 at West Side Church of God, Wichita. Burial was at Pleasant Valley cemetery, Bentley. Evelyn Whitley Evelyn Faye Whitley, 81, of El Paso, Texas, mother and mother-in-law of Denise and John Rogers of rural Valley Center, died Jan. 25, 2003. She was a homemaker and military wife. Service was Jan. 30 at Ft. Bliss National cemetery in Texas. Harvey Unruh Harvey J. Unruh, 82, of Moundridge, brother of Jay Unruh of Valley Center, died Jan. 31, 2003. He was a farmer. Service is at 10:30 a.m. today (Thursday) at Lone Tree church of God in Christ, Mennonite, Galva. Mary Williams Mary B. Fearey Williams, 78, of Cheney, mother of Linda Roeder of Park City, died Jan. 28, 2003. She was a Cheney Golden Age Home cook’s helper. Service was Jan. 31 at Trinity United Christian Church, Cheney. Norman Walker Norman D. Walker, 77, of Wichita, father of Leslie Vansickel of Bel Aire, died Jan. 28, 2003. He was a retired Beech Aircraft Corp. computer programmer. Service was Feb. 1 at Cochran Mortuary, Wichita. Ruth White Ruth A. White, 89, mother and mother-in-law of Phil and Rachel Walkup of Wichita, died Jan. 31, 2003. She was the retired owner and operator of Ruth’s Lunch, Pattie Grill employee and McCormick-Armstrong Co. book binder. Service was Feb. 4 at Family Worship Center, Wichita. Stanley Rose Stanley D. Rose, 90, of Valley Center, retired Coleman Company accountant, died Feb. 1, 2003. Service was Wednesday at Bethany Presbyterian Church. Carolyn Yoho Carolyn B. Yoho, 93, of Wichita, grandmother of Susan Scheu of Park City, died July 5, 2003. Service was July 8 at Hillside Funeral Home, East Chapel. Charles Claycomb Charles Calvin “Cal” Claycomb, 77, of Valley Center, retired Coleman Company warranty claims employee, died July 3, 2003. Service was July 8 at Cochran Mortuary, Wichita. Graveside service was July 8 at Blankenship cemetery, Rosalia. Earle Smith L. Earle Smith, 69, of Hutchinson, brother of Gary Smith of Valley Center, died July 4, 2003. Mass was July 8 at Holy Cross Catholic Church. Marian Schwint Marian F. Schwint, 86, of Metuchen, N.J., sister of Eleanor M. Johnson of Valley Center, died July 3, 2003. Service was July 7 at First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen. Marie Hamilton Marie “Rhee” Hamilton, 43, of Valley Center, homemaker, died June 30, 2003. Service was July 5 at Downing & Lahey Mortuary East, Wichita. Opal Bailey Opal L. Bailey, 76, of Wichita, mother of Diannia Robinett of Valley Center, died July 5, 2003. She was a retired Bailey Retail Liquor store owner. Service was July 9 at Resthaven Mortuary, Wichita. Robert Bailey Robert H. Bailey, 73, of Valley Center, died July 7, 2003. He suffered a stroke in 2001 and recently had been recovering from a broken hip. Memorial service is at 11 a.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church chapel. Betty Bomar Betty Keagy Bomar, 80, of Bonita Springs, Fla., died May 3, 2004. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Joye Sichley Joye Mae Reames Sichley, 76, of Wichita, mother of Ed Sichley of Valley Center, died April 30, 2004. She was a retired Jo-el Feed Supply store owner-manager. Service was May 4 at Hillside Funeral Home East Chapel, Wichita. Clyde Ratcliff Clyde R. Ratcliff, 88, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Kenneth B. and Annette Ratcliff of Valley Center, died April 21, 2004. He was a retired Air National Guard civil engineer and Boeing Wichita flight line supervisor. Service was April 26 at Resthaven Mortuary, Wichita. John Whippen Sr. John W. Whippen Sr., 65, of East Boston, Mass., father and father-in-law of Karen A. and Steve Osborn of Valley Center, died April 23, 2004. A wake is at 4 p.m. Friday at Conway Funeral Parlor, and service is at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul Episcopal Church, both in Peabody, Mass. Alma Tracy Alma LaVerne Decker Tracy, 76, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Dennis and Pris Tracy of Park City, died June 29, 2003. She was a homemaker. Service was July 1 at Resthaven Mortuary Chapel. Betty Millspaugh Betty L. Millspaugh, 73, of Park City, former licensed practical nurse, died June 26, 2003. Service was June 29 at Maize cemetery, Maize. Patricia Hughes Patricia Lynn Hughes, 26, of Valley Center, private estate executor, died June 26, 2003. Rosary was July 1 at Galloway and Sons Funeral Chapel, Beeville, Texas. Mass was July 2 at Our Lady of Victory Church, Beeville. Alyssa Dillman Alyssa Nicole Dillman, 22-month-old daughter of Joe and Sara Dillman of Valley Center, died July 14, 2003. Service was July 17, 2003, at First United Methodist Church. Barton Selby Barton C. Selby, 53, of Valley Center, supervisor and millwright for PMI Nebraska, LLC, died July 18, 2003. Service was July 21 at Faith Bible Baptist Church. Bertie Ehmke Bertie Lois Ehmke, 84, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Forrest and Cathy Ehmke of Kechi, died July 13, 2003. Service was July 17 at Hillside Funeral Home East Chapel, Wichita, with Rev. Luke Russert presiding. Burial was at Ft. Scott National cemetery, Ft. Scott. Clark Smith Sr. Clark D. Smith Sr., 70, of Wichita, father of Clarence Clark of Valley Center, died July 23, 2003. He was a furniture refinisher. Services were July 22 at All Faiths Funeral Services. Virda Mathias Virda A. Mathias, 71, of Wichita, mother of Kevin L. Mathias of Park City, died July 19, 2003. She was a retired vice president of Financial Guardian/Jardine Insurance Co. Service was July 23 at Dawson United Methodist Church. Virginia Garoutte Virginia Mae Garoutte, 81, of Wichita, mother of Kenneth Garoutte and Calvin Garoutte, both of Valley Center, died July 16, 2003. She was a homemaker and caregiver. Service was July 21 at Old Mission Mortuary. Charley Hockersmith Charley Hockersmith, 87, of Gove, father of Mary Ann Berry of Valley Center, died July 11, 2003. He was a farmer. Service was July 14 at United Methodist Church of Quinter with Rev. Elin Colglazier officiating. Burial was at Gove cemetery, Gove. Elmer Unruh Elmer Unruh, 73, of Galva, brother of Jay Unruh of Valley Center, died July 8, 2003. He was a retired oilfield operator. Service was July 11 at Lone Tree Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. Raymond "Ciglo" Dobnick Raymond “Ciglo” Roy Dobnick III, 30, of Wichita, brother of Mary Carpenter of Valley Center, died July 11, 2003. Visitation is from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Friday and service is at 10:30 a.m. Friday, both at Baker Funeral Home. Thomas Jacobs Thomas J. “Tom” Jacobs, 40, of Valley Center, heavy equipment operator for Paul’s Excavating, died July 12, 2003. Service was July 16 at St. Jude Catholic Church, Wichita. Donald Hayes Donald E. Hayes, 55, father and father-in-law of Tammy and Jeremy Ensey of Valley Center, died Jan. 20, 2004. He was president of U-Store Midstates Management Inc. Service was Jan. 23 at Grace Community Assembly of God, Flower Mound, Texas. Burial was at Roselawn Memorial Park in Denton, Texas. Dorothy Tanberg Dorothy A. Tanberg, 97, of Wichita, great-aunt of Polly Basore of Bel Aire, died Jan. 19, 2004. She was an investor and volunteer for Wesley Medical Center and the American Red Cross. Memorial service was Jan. 22 at Sedgwick Plaza, Wichita. Eldo Stucky Eldo Stucky, 94, of Newton, father of Eugene Stucky of Valley Center, died Jan. 23, 2004. He owned and operated Stucky Feeders Supply in Wichita. Service was at First Mennonite Church, and committal service was at First Mennonite of Christian Church cemetery in rural Moundridge, both on Jan. 27. John Arnold John T. Arnold, 77, of Wichita, stepfather of Steve Porter of Valley Center, died Jan. 25, 2004. He was chairman of the board and CEO of John T. Arnold Associates Inc., Commercial Real Estate. Service is at 10 a.m. today (Thursday) at Messiah Baptist Church, Wichita. Karen Osborn Karen Lynn Osborn, 60, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Steven and Karen Osborn of Valley Center, died Jan. 23, 2004. She was office manager at Microfilm Services and worked part-time in customer service at Dillards Towne West. Service was Jan. 27 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial was at Lakeview memorial Gardens. Loren Price Loren D. Price, 67, father of Steven Price and Susan Killinger, both of Valley Center, and brother of Wyman Price of Park City, died Jan. 21, 2004. He owned Price Printing. Service was Jan. 24 at DeVorss Flanagan-Hunt Mortuary, Wichita. Martha Croft Martha E. Croft, 82, of El Dorado, mother of Carolyn Croft of Bel Aire, died Jan. 25, 2004. She was a homemaker and former teacher. Service was Jan. 27 at Carlson Funeral Home. Graveside service was Jan. 28 at Wichita Park cemetery. Pauline Schnoor Pauline Hurn Schnoor, 80, of Wichita, sister of Thelma Eilert of Furley, died Jan. 26, 204. She was a homemaker. Service is at 1 p.m. today (Thursday) at Cheney United Methodist Church. Roland Whitted Roland R. Whitted, 74, of Wichita, brother of Marvin Whitted and Curtis Whitted, both of Valley Center, died Jan. 26, 2004. Service was Jan. 28 at Resthaven Mortuary. Bobby Hughes Bobby Dean Hughes, 76, of Towanda, father and father-in-law of Gary and Marcia Hughes and Greg Hughes, all of Valley Center, died Feb. 27, 2004. He was a retired Amsden Lumber salesman. Memorial service was March 3 at Downing & Lahey Mortuary East Chapel. Charles McKeown Charles “Chuck” McKeown, 43, of Wichita, brother of Michele Sanborn of Valley Center, died Feb. 29, 2004. He was a mechanic. Service is at 11 a.m. today (Thursday) at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Eldon Vonfeldt Eldon F. Vonfeldt, 65, of Hays, father and father-in-law of Carmen Sue and Mike LaBarge of Valley Center, died Feb. 25, 2004. Service was Feb. 28 at St. Joseph Catholic Church and burial was at St. Joseph cemetery, both in Hays. Irene Wells Irene Wells, 89, of Fowler, mother of William R. Wells of Valley Center, died Feb. 29, 2004. Memorial service is at 2 p.m. Saturday at Fowler Grade School auditorium, Fowler, with Pastor Tom Walters officiating. She donated her body to medical science, and there will be a private committal service at a later date. Mary Shewmake Mary Angelyn Parker Shewmake, 61, of Kennesaw, Ga., daughter-in-law of Irene Shewmake of Valley Center, died Feb. 26, 2004. Service was March 1 at Kennesaw First Baptist Church, Kennesaw, with Rev. David Huggins officiating. Burial was at Pine Ridge Memorial Park cemetery, Kennesaw. Mary Thompson Mary G. “Jerry” Thompson, 75, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Greg and Ruthie Thompson of Kechi, died Feb. 28, 2004. Service was March 3 at Cornerstone Christian Church, Wichita. Mecie Holt Mecie Lois Holt, 88, of Wichita, mother of Theodore Holt of Bel Aire, died Feb. 23, 2004. She was a senior companion and foster grandparent. Service was March 1 at St. Mark United Methodist Church. Miriam Hoag Miriam A. Hoag, 83, of Wichita, mother of Alfreda Perez of Valley Center, died Feb. 27, 2004. She was a homemaker. Service was March 10 at Resthaven Mortuary, Wichita. Myrna Foltz Myrna Jean Wilbur Foltz, 70, homemaker, sister of Bill Wilbur of Valley Center, died Feb. 24, 2004. Memorial service was Feb. 27 at University Congregational Church, Wichita. Randall Yates Randall W. Yates, 55, of Wichita, Boeing tooling coordinator, husband of Ckym Yates of Bel Aire, died Feb. 23, 2004. Service was Feb. 28 at Lakeview Funeral Home. Shirley Landis Shirley J. Brown Landis, 73, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of William and Marykay Brown of Valley Center, died Feb. 28, 2004. She was a retired Intrust Bank executive secretary. Service was March 3 at Valley Center Christian Church. Donna Waggoner Donna G. Waggoner, 50, of Wichita, sister of Clarence Smith of Valley Center, died Feb. 17, 2004. Service was Feb. 20 at All Faiths Funeral Services. Eva Bastow Eva M. Bastow, 93, of Newton, mother of Alvin D. Bastow of Valley Center, died Feb. 21, 2004. Service was Feb. 25 at Petersen Funeral Home with Chaplain Pam Martinez of Friendly Acres Retirement Community, Newton, officiating. Burial was at Sunnydale Park, Sunnydale. Frank Bumsted Frank Bryce Bumsted, 69, of Wichita, retired assistant manager and truck driver for Batesville Casket Company of Houston, Texas, died Feb. 23, 2004. Memorial service is at 10 a.m. Friday at Baker Funeral Home, and graveside service is at 3 p.m. at Greenwood cemetery, Clay Center. Gene Mindling Gene Wade Mindling, 63, of Carlton, Ore., formerly of Valley Center, died Feb. 5, 2004. He was retired from U.S. Housing and Urban Development in Denver. A wake will be held from 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday at the home of Howard Woods, 3540 W. 77th North, Valley Center. Mardell Barton Mardell L. Barton, 84, mother of Robert L. Barton of Valley Center, died Feb. 22, 2004. She was the retired co-owner of Barton Shoe Repair. Memorial service is Saturday at Broadway Mortuary, Wichita. Edith Miller Edith P. Miller, 92, of Wichita, aunt of Dan Parsons of Valley Center, died May 27, 2004. She was a retired Edie’s Hair Stylist owner. Service was June 2 at Mission Chapel Mausoleum. Trudy Platter Trudy Ann Platter, 59, of Oxford, mother and mother-in-law of Travis and Katie Platter of Park City, died May 28, 2004. She was a retired rural postal carrier for the Oxford and Geuda Springs Postal Service. Service was June 2 at Oxford cemetery. Carolyn Matson Carolyn Joyce Butler Matson, 54, of Wichita, Cessna Aircraft senior planner and buyer for 25 years, died June 10, 2004. Service was June 14 at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Wichita. Burial was at Kechi cemetery. James Powell James O. Powell, 66, a 1956 graduate of Valley Center High School, died. Service is at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Chapel of the Chimes, Glendale, Ariz. Sammy “Tubby” Lawyer Sammy “Tubby” Lawyer of Riverside, Calif., formerly of Valley Center, died June 6, 2004, six weeks after suffering a severe heart attack. Service was June 11 at Riverside National cemetery. Evelyn Riley Evelyn Pearl Dilli Riley, 68, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Garry and Stacey Riley and Ginger and Jack Lamb, all of Valley Center, died June 22, 2003. Service was June 25 at Riverlawn Christian Church. Geneva Covington Geneva Covington, 76, of Wichita, formerly of Valley Center, died June 24, 2003. She was a retired First National Bank employee and former Leeker’s Family Foods employee. Service is at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 1356 N. Broadway, Wichita. Joan McHughes Carolyn “Joan” Spencer McHughes, 63, of Valley Center, Raytheon Aircraft and Employer Club clerk, died June 25, 2003. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. June 27 at Baker Funeral Home, Valley Center. Service 10 a.m. June 28 at First United Methodist Church, Valley Center. Lula Dalrymple Lula Mearl Grey Dalrymple, 84, of Wichita, homemaker, died June 20, 2003. Service was June 25 at Baker Funeral Home Chapel, Valley Center. Mary Strickland Mary J. Strickland, 88, of Alva, Okla., mother of James Strickland of Valley Center, died June 23, 2003. She was a retired beautician and beauty school instructor. Service was June 25 at Wharton Funeral Chapel, Alva. Wanda Kelly Wanda Lynn Kelly, 37, of Wichita, daughter of Robert and Alma Kelly and sister of Jo Kelly, all of Park City, died June 20, 2003. Graveside service was June 23 at Kechi cemetery, Kechi. Andrew Rose Andrew James “Andy” Rose Jr., 82, of Wichita, father of Karen Gonzalez of Bel Aire, died June 7, 2004. He was a retired troubleshooter for Gas Service Company. Service is at 10 a.m. today (Thursday) at All Saints Catholic Church. Gregory Berry Gregory A. Berry, 44, of Wichita, brother of Gary Berry of Valley Center, died May 30, 2004. Memorial service was June 5 at the home of his parents. Gwida Johnson Gwida M. Johnson, 78, of Valley Center, homemaker and caregiver to her family, died June 2, 2004. Service was June 7 at Valley Center Christian Church. Violet Haug Violet Jane Barber Haug, 92, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Lyle and Jerry Ann Haug and grandmother of Dewey Haug, all of Valley Center, died June 8, 2004. She was a retired realtor. Visitation is from 1 to 4 p.m. today (Thursday), and service is at 1:30 p.m. Friday, both at Baker Funeral Home, Valley Center, with Pastor Doug Fletcher officiating. Burial will be at Calvary cemetery, Wichita. Helen Robison Helen Irene Jaehde Robison, 87, of Valley Center, bookkeeper in a family paneling store and cook at Park City and Chisholm Trail Elementary schools, died May 23, 2004. Service is at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church. Private family inurnment. Elouise Garman Elouise J. Brogdon Garman, 86, of Valley Center, died Aug. 19, 2003. Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday and service is at 1 p.m. Monday, both at Baker Funeral Home Chapel in Valley Center. Marcia Hartley-Weiser Marcia Darlene Hartley-Weiser, 76, of Wichita, sister of Opal Urban of Park City, died Aug. 8, 2003. She was a retired Riverside Hospital housekeeper. Memorial graveside service was Aug. 15 at Resthaven Gardens of Memory. Michael Keasling Michael Fredrick Keasling, 57. of Wellington, son-in-law of Cora and Jim Kehl of Valley Center, died Aug. 16, 2003. Service was Aug. 19 at Day Funeral Home chapel, Wellington, with Rev. Harold Henderson of Crusaders Baptist Church officiating. Burial was at Hillside cemetery in Sedgwick. Abron Fry Sr. Abron Fry Sr., 82, of Wichita, father of Abron Jr. of Kechi, died Aug. 22, 2003. Vigil was Aug. 25 at Jackson Mortuary. Service was Aug. 26 at Holy Savior Catholic Church. He was a retired Boeing Wichita photographer. Jacqueline Stephan Jacqueline J. Stephan, 83, of Newton, mother and mother-in-law of Dennis and Judy Stephan of Valley Center, died Aug. 21, 2003. Service was Aug. 23 at Zion Lutheran Church, Newton. Private family entombment was at Lakeview Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Wichita. Kenneth Bartlett Kenneth D. Bartlett, 78, of Augusta, father of Tommy Taylor of Valley Center, died Aug. 23, 2003. He was a retired Army master sergeant who served for 31 years. Service was Aug. 27 at Assembly of God Church in Augusta. Lois Heston Lois Jean Heston, 70, of Park City, homemaker, died Aug. 25, 2003. Visitation with family is from 6 to 8 tonight (Thursday), and service is at 10 a.m. Friday, both at Resthaven Mortuary, Wichita. Maude Kounter Maude “Maudie the Popcorn Lady” Kounter, 89, of Wichita, mother of Ray and Jon Kounter of Valley Center, died Aug. 22, 2003. Memorial service was Aug. 26 at Broadway Christian Church. Bonnie Larcade Bonnie Rose Larcade, 61, of Maize, mother and mother-in-law of Tracy Rose and Kyle Omo of Valley Center, died Aug. 26, 2003. She was a Renal Care Group technician. Service was Aug. 30 at Resthaven Mortuary. Harry Yocum Jr. Harry L. Yocum Jr., 71, of Newton, father of Kim Lopez of Park City, died Sept. 1, 2003. He was a police officer. Service is at 10 a.m. today (Thursday) at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Newton. Ivan Arick Ivan Leigh Arick, 83, of Valley Center, retired Mobile Oil right of way and claims agent and Williams Natural Gas employee, died Sept. 1, 2003. Service is at 10 a.m. today (Thursday) at First United Methodist Church. Burial will be at Hillside cemetery, Sedgwick. James McKinney James C. “Mac” McKinney, 79, of Wichita, father of Claudia Green and grandfather of Gregory Green, both of Kechi, died Aug. 31, 2003. He was a retired Santa Fe line driver and dock worker. Private family services. Mildred Perkins Mildred M. Perkins, 88, of Wichita, mother of Mary Minihan of Valley Center, died Aug. 31, 2003. She was a homemaker. Service is at 10 a.m. today (Thursday) at St. Jude Catholic Church. Noah “Dick” Shurley Noah A. “Dick” Shurley, 83, of Valley Center, retired Lee Haynes Auto Services mechanic, died Aug. 27, 2003. Graveside service was Aug. 30 at Wichita Park cemetery, Wichita. Robert Walter Robert C. Walter, 59, of Wichita, brother of Martin Walter of Valley Center, died Aug. 24, 2003. He was a York Unitary Products Group employee. Private family service will be held in Claire, Mich. Wayne Smith Wayne Smith, 85, of Sun City, Ariz., father of Judy Brandt of Valley Center, died Aug. 25, 2003. He was a retired Gas Service Company employee and former Valley Center resident. A memorial service was held Aug. 31 at Palmcroft Baptist Church, Phoenix, Ariz. Willard Gibson Willard L. “Bill” Gibson, 86, of McPherson, father of Dianna Krise of Valley Center, died Aug. 29, 2003. Service was Sept. 2 at Trinity Lutheran Church. Hallene Gibson Hallene Charlotte Cook Gibson, 83, of Valley Center, retired Southwestern Bell operator, died July 19, 2004. Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Baker Funeral Home. Service is at 11 a.m. Monday at Memorial Lawn cemetery, Emporia. L. Fred Houston L. Fred Houston, 79, of Valley Center, retired United Methodist minister, died July 19, 2004. Service is at 10 a.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church, Valley Center. Ryer Aaby Ryer Thomas Aaby, 42, of Valley Center, died July 17, 2004. He was a Central Steel Inc. traffic and inventory manager. Service is at 10 a.m. today (Thursday) at Broadway Mortuary Chapel, Wichita. Wallace Hoyme Wallace Orville Hoyme, 82, of Valley Center, retired Navy medic corpsman and retired San Diego County Clerk employee, died July 16, 2004. Service was July 20 at the Assembly of God Church. A second service is at 10 a.m. today (Thursday) at Jasper Evangelical Lutheran Church, 101 S. Spicer, Jasper, Minn. Burial is at Jasper City cemetery, with Hartquist Funeral Home, Jasper, having charge. William Cox William E. “Bill” Cox, 72, of Wichita, retired Sedgwick County Extension director, died July 15, 2004. Service was July 19 at Northside Church of Christ, Wichita. Burial was at Elsmore cemetery with military honor guard. Elvin Ryan Elvin L. “Ed” Ryan, 76, of Park City, owner of Ryan Hearing Aid Center, died July 6, 2004. Service was July 10 at Webb-Shinkle Mortuary Chapel, Clearwater. Lora Soice Lora M. Soice, 93, of Montezuma, mother and mother-in-law of Larry and Nicki Soice of Wichita, died July 6, 2004. Service was July 9 at United Methodist Church, Montezuma. William Retkofsky William A. “Mr. Bill” Retkofsky, 76, of Valley Center, died July 12, 2004. He was a retired bus driver. Services are at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Old Mission Mortuary, Wichita. Zeppie West Zeppie R. West, 93, of Mulvane, aunt of Roberta Yaverski of Kechi, died July 11, 2004. She was a retired school teacher. Service was July 14 at Senter-Smith Mortuary, and burial was at Udall cemetery. Donal Cole Donal R. Cole, 84, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Juanita and Ronald Grantz of Valley Center, died July 1, 2004. He was the retired owner-operator of Cole Sheet Metal. Service was July 6 at Lakeview Funeral Home. F.L. "Chip" Walker F.L. “Chip” Walker, 42, of Wichita, son of Joyce and Ed Northcutt of Park City, died June 24, 2004. Service was June 28 at Broadway Mortuary, Wichita. Burial was at Brookville cemetery, Brookville. Ray Tracy Ray E. Tracy, 71, father of Kelli Neal and uncle of Vicky Boyer, both of Valley Center, died June 30, 2004. He was a retired self-employed farmer and shoe repairman. Service was July 3 at Harper cemetery, Harper. Gilbert Clair Gilbert Dean “Gib” Clair, 73, of Stillwater, Okla., formerly of Valley Center, died Sept. 5, 2003. He was an entrepreneur and well-known inventor. Services were Sept. 9 at Bible Baptist Church of Stillwater, Okla., with Pastor Wayne Hardy officiating. Harry Russell Harry H. Russell, 74, of Wichita, father of Thomas Russell of Valley Center, died Sept. 8, 2003. He was a retired maintenance mechanic from Boeing Wichita. Service is at 10 a.m. today (Thursday) at Scottish Rite Temple, First and Topeka, Wichita. James Bunton James Walter Bunton, 41, of Wichita, son of Betty Pulliam of Park City, died Sept. 6, 2003. He was a waiter at Denny’s. Service was Sept. 10 at Park City Baptist Church. Jessie Behl Jessie M. “Meri” Behl, 78, of Wichita, sister of Isobel Winders of Valley Center, died Sept. 1, 2003. She had owned several taverns. Private service was held. Rosabelle Conyers Rosabelle Bernice Shaw Conyers, 86, of Wichita, mother of Chris Conyers of Kechi, died Sept. 7, 2003. Service is at 10 a.m. today (Thursday) at Broadway Mortuary. Burial is at 12:30 p.m. at Piedmont, Kan., cemetery. Boyd Chisham Boyd W. Chisham, 75, of Wichita, brother of Marian Wilson of Valley Center, died June 10, 2003. He was a retired Kaylor Dental Lab and Dr. Michael Jacobsen dental technician. Service was June 13 at Old Mission Mortuary, Wichita. H. Lewis McCully H. Lewis McCully, 94, of Hutchinson, father and father-in-law of Margaret Ann “Peg” and John Arnold, grandfather of Richard Arnold, Jerry and Linda Arnold Pond and Kendall and Carolyn Arnold Johnson, and great-grandfather of Drew and Taylor Johnson and Paige, Amy and Ginger Pond, all of Valley Center, died June 6, 2003. James Haigh James R. “Jim” Haigh, 66, of Valley Center, died June 11, 2003, after a brief battle with lung cancer. No service. Richard Clevenger Richard Dale Clevenger, 70, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Mike and Paula George of rural Valley Center, died Sept. 17, 2003. Service was Sept. 20 at Lakeview Funeral Home. Carl Ramsey Jr. Carl W. Ramsey Jr., 82, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Kandace and Don Ellis of Valley Center, died July 31, 2003. He was a retired Metropolitan Computer Center building manager. Service was Aug. 2 at Hillside Funeral Home West. Mary Graham Mary June Graham, 78, of Whitewater, mother of Judy Eilert of Furley, died Aug. 1, 2003. She was a homemaker. Service was Aug. 4 at Federated Church. Elsie Crow Elsie A. Crow, 84, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Sharon and Pete (Verle) Boyd of Bel Aire, died Sept. 15, 2003. She was a retired McCormick Armstrong bookbinder. Graveside service was Sept. 17 at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Wichita. Eva Thompson Eva M. Thompson, 93, of Cedar Vale, mother of Judy Kennedy of Valley Center, died Sept. 8, 2003. Service was Sept. 11 at Cedar Vale United Methodist Church. Richard “R.K.” Smith Richard Keith “R.K.” Smith, 77, of Wichita, died Sept. 7, 2003. Service was Sept. 11 at Faith Bible Baptist Church, Valley Center. Robert Holl Robert Len “Bob” Holl, 56, of Valley Center, died Sept. 15, 2003. He was a school guidance counselor. Visitation is from 6 to 8 tonight (Thursday), and service is at 10 a.m. Friday, both at First United Methodist Church. Burial is at Hillside cemetery, Sedgwick. Verna Chambers Verna Marie Barker Chambers, 92, of Park City, retired Furley postmaster, homemaker and teacher, died Sept 14, 2003. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. today (Thursday), and service is at 2 p.m. Friday, both at Baker Funeral Home. Burial will be at Green Valley cemetery, Furley. Pauline Holladay Pauline Ruby “Paula” Bryan Holladay, 79, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Jan and Russ Yost of Valley Center, died Oct. 7, 2003. W. Odes Wortham W. Odes Wortham, 88, of Judsonia, Ark., formerly of Valley Center, died Sept. 30, 2003. He was a heating and cooling repairman. Service was Oct. 2 at Beebe, Ark. Donald Marlier Donald L. Marlier, 75, of Wichita, Boeing Engineering scheduler and estimator for 36 years, died June 20, 2004. Service is at 10:30 a.m. today (Thursday) at Pine Valley Christian Church, 5620 E. 61st North. Lyle Philbrick Lyle Joseph Philbrick, 80, of Valley Center, died June 17, 2004. Service was June 22 at Cochran Mortuary. Burial was at Mt. Hope cemetery of Clyde. Darryl Payne Darryl Eugene Payne, 55, of Wichita, brother of Everett Payne Jr. of Bel Aire, died Sept. 23, 2003. He was a St. Francis Hospital housekeeper. Service was Sept. 30 at Tabernacle Baptist Church. Edna Gove Edna Pauline Gove, 82, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Mary and Joseph Rawlings of Bel Aire, died Sept. 22, 2003. She was a retired Aircraft Specialties co-owner. Service was Sept. 27 at Wichita Park cemetery. Edward Goss Edward E. Goss, 68, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Anita Lynn and Roger Benson of Valley Center, died Sept. 21, 2003. He was a retired Cessna Aircraft experimental department toolmaker. Service was Sept. 25 at Hillside Funeral Home East Chapel. Gladys Hoagland Gladys Maudine Riepe Hoagland, 82, of Wichita, died Sept. 30, 2003. Visitation is from 5 to 7 tonight (Thursday) at Baker Funeral Home. Service is at 10 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, Valley Center. Graveside service is at 2 p.m. Friday at Sunnyside cemetery, Sun City. Marjorie Weaver Marjorie J. Weaver, 78, of Park City, former Leeker’s Family Foods deli employee, died Sept. 22, 2003. Service was Sept. 27 at Lakeview Funeral Home Chapel, Wichita. Virginia Johnson Virginia Frances Johnson, 69, of Whitewater, formerly of Valley Center, died Sept. 29, 2003. She was a retired bookkeeper. Rosary is at 7 tonight (Thursday) at Bob Lamb Funeral Home, Whitewater, with visitation to follow until 8:30. Service is at 11 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Guadalupe, Newton, with Fr. Floyd McKinney officiating. Patrick Brauner Patrick A. Brauner, 21, of Champaign, Ill., son of Robert F. and Kimberly Brauner and brother of Andrew Brauner and Sarah Brauner, all of Valley Center, and Noel Brauner of Park City, died June 10, 2004. He was employed by Manpower of Champaign. Service was June 18 at Zion cemetery near Neoga, Ill., with Rev. Richard Coen officiating. Ralph Hoagland Ralph Hoagland of Wichita died June 23, 2004. Services are pending at Baker Funeral Home, Valley Center. Rose Root Rose H. Lanterman Tournear Root, 107, grandmother of Dwane and Theresa Jacobs of Valley Center, died June 21, 2004. She was a homemaker and businesswoman. Service is at 11 a.m. today (Thursday) at Graceland cemetery, Lyons Steven Sawyer Steven Victor Sawyer, 43, of Arkansas City, son of Wayne and Joan Sawyer of Valley Center, died June 17, 2004. Service was held June 23 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Arkansas City. Howard Bonham Howard Lee Bonham, 74, father of Howard Earl Bonham of Park City, died Oct. 16, 2003. He was a retired Wichita Eagle paper hauler of more than 30 years, and an independent roofer. Kiara Easter Kiara Leanna “Kiki” Easter, 10, of Wichita, daughter of Dustin Presley, granddaughter of Jerry and Tommie Presley and Gregory and Shirley Nusse, all of Valley Center, and sister of Ashton Presley of Park City, died Oct. 17, 2003. She was a student at Kelly Elementary and former West Elementary student. Service was Oct. 22 at First Baptist Church, Valley Center. Larry Monger Larry Michael Monger of Derby, father and father-in-law of Davna Gould and Jeff Crawford of Park City, died Oct. 19, 2003. He was the coach of Kirby’s softball team. Service was Oct. 22 at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary. Mary Bennett Mary Janan “Jan” Vulgamore Bennett, 44, sister-in-law of Thomas Bennett of Valley Center, died Oct. 14, 2003. She was a Cessna Aircraft employee. Service was Oct. 20 at Broadway Mortuary Chapel, Wichita. Ruby Troyer Ruby M. Troyer, 80, of Augusta, mother of Douglas Ward of Park City, died Oct. 14, 2003. She was a retired Beechcraft employee. Service was Oct. 17 at Hillside Funeral Home Augusta Chapel. Olive Sloan Olive Lorene Burdine Johnson Sloan, 87, of Wichita, died Nov. 21, 2003. Service was Nov. 24 at Valley Center Christian Church. Rodney Eilerts Rodney Joe Eilerts, 40, of Wichita, father of Greg Eilerts of Valley Center, died Nov. 20, 2003. Memorial service was Nov. 24 at Old Mission Mortuary, Wichita. Virginia Lewis Virginia L. Lewis, 74, of Valley Center, homemaker, died Nov. 18, 2003. Service was Nov. 22 at Great Bend cemetery. Georgia Stevenson Georgia Leola Stevenson, 83, of Paola, grandmother of Melvin Hoss Fewin of Valley Center, died Jan. 8, 2004. Service was Jan. 12 at Eddy-Birchard Funeral Home, Osawatomie. Burial was at Osawatomie cemetery. Linda Mengoni Linda K. Mengoni, 49, of Wichita, aunt of Mike and Stacy Dody of Valley Center, died Jan. 6, 2004. She was a former customer service manager for Dillons in Mulvane. Service was Jan. 10 at Mulvane United Methodist Church. Quincey Barnard Jr. Quincey E. Barnard Jr., 92, of Wichita, father of Quincey E. Barnard III of Valley Center, died Nov. 26, 2003. Service was Dec. 1 at Hillside Funeral Home East Chapel. Cora Kehl Cora L. Kehl, 83, of Valley Center, mother of Dixie Swindle and Dana Arnold of Valley Center, died Dec. 31, 2003. She was a retired Bentley school district food service worker. Service was Jan. 3 at Calvary Baptist Church. Donald Rowell Sr. Donald Wayne Rowell Sr., 60, of Bentley, self-employed machinist and welder, died Dec. 31, 2003. Service was Jan. 5 at Pleasant Valley cemetery, Bentley. F.R. "Ralph" Williams F.R. “Ralph” Williams, 81, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Tim and Nancy Williams of Park City and Glenn and Patty Williams of Valley Center, died Jan. 1, 2004. He was a retired self-employed trucking contractor with Mistletoe Express and driver for Becker Transport. Service was held Jan. 5 at Antioch Christian Church. Gilbert Hamby Gilbert W. “Gib” Hamby, 70, of Hutchinson, father of Bobby Hamby of Valley Center, died Jan. 5, 2004. He was a retired warehouseman for Nash-Finch and general laborer for Eby Construction. Visitation is from 3 to 5 p.m. today (Thursday) and service is at 2 p.m. Saturday, both at Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson. Marilyn Bartlett Marilyn Kay Allen Bartlett, 63, of Oakland, N.J., sister of Darlene Thompson of Valley Center, died Dec. 26, 2003. Service was Dec. 30 in Oakland. Mary Alderson Mary E. Alderson, 84, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Gail and Jake Jernigan of Wichita, died Jan. 1, 2004. She was a former food demonstrator for Dillons at 13th and Tyler in Wichita. Memorial service was Jan. 5 at Downing & Lahey Mortuary West. Mary Smith Mary Lucretia Crittenden Smith, 79, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Ron and Jane Smith of Valley Center, died Jan. 5, 2004. Service is at 1 p.m. today (Thursday) at Anchor Church of God, Wichita, and burial is Saturday in Canon City, Colo. Charles Kalbe Charles A. Kalbe, 85, of Wichita, father of Pat Brashers of Park City, died Feb. 18, 2005. Devota Crowley Devota A. Crowley, 89, of Conway Springs, mother of Rogene Libby of Valley Center, died Feb. 15, 2005. John Wilson John Herbert Wilson, 75, of Valley Center, mechanic, died Feb. 18, 2005. Marvalee Feikert Marvalee “Bobbi” D. Feikert, 71, of Derby, mother and mother-in-law of Daylene and Brad Hendricks of Bel Aire, died Feb. 21, 2005. Chad Snellen Chad Michael Snellen, 21, of Wichita, grandson of Beverly Totten of Valley Center, died Feb. 19, 2005. Leona Elliott-Engel Leona L. Elliott-Engel, 84, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Sandra and Michael Miller of Valley Center, died Feb. 24, 2005. Margaret Gorham Margaret Gorham, 92, of North Newton, mother-in-law of Verla Gorham of Valley Center, died Feb. 24, 2005. Marie Ross Marie A. Webster Coffman Ross, 84, of Ottawa, mother and mother-in-law of Carol Bernice and Warren Kellogg of Valley Center, died Feb. 17, 2005. Marjorie Mann Marjorie Velira Morgn Mann, 101, of Valley Center, teacher and retired KG&E clerk, died Feb. 25, 2005. Marjorie Paph Marjorie L. Burgan Paph, 80, of Thayer, mother of Bob Burgan of Valley Center, died Feb. 27, 2005. Donald Harvey Williams Donald Harvey Williams, 47, of Wichita, son of Darrell H. and Mary Lou Williams of Valley Center, died March 7, 2005. James Antonucci Jr. James Antonucci Jr., 58, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Donna and Matt Vogt and grandfather of John Vogt, all of Valley Center, died March 2, 2005. Minnie Embray Minnie Dora Hall Embray of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Bobbie and Sam Clay of Bel Aire, died Feb. 27, 2005. Patricia Bryan Patricia “Pat” Bryan, 72, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Mike and Jean Bryan of Kechi, died March 2, 2005. Reba Baker Reba Ada Endsley Baker, 81, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Lonnie and Twilla Baker of Valley Center, died March 2, 2005. Arland Knapp Arland A. Knapp, 77, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Deanna and Michael Trotter of Kechi, died March 9, 2005. Donald Williams Donald Harvey Williams, 47, of Wichita, son of Darrell H. and Mary Lou Williams of Valley Center, died March 7, 2005. Esther Buck Esther Z. Biddle Buck, 88, of Wichita, mother of David Buck of Kechi, died March 10, 2005. Mary George Mary Helen Davidson George, 94, of Valley Center, died March 11, 2005. Nancy Nelson Nancy Jones Hull Nelson, 73, of Wichita, formerly of Valley Center, died March 8, 2005. Russell Sawyer Russell D. Sawyer Jr., 68, of Arkansas City, stepfather of Wade Randel of Park City, died March 6, 2005. Ronald Fielding Ronald Fielding, 62, of Wichita, brother of Shirley Smith of Valley Center, died March 20, 2005. Ivan Barnhill Ivan E. Barnhill, 84, of Hutchinson, father and father-in-law of Nancy and Larry Lafferty and grandfather of Jeff and Jen Lafferty, all of Valley Center, died March 18, 2005. Keith Chandler Keith Chandler, 73, of Norton, father and father-in-law of Fred and Lori Chandler of Valley Center, died March 22, 2005. Marjean Spear Marjean Spear, 67, of Wichita, niece of Eleanor Johnson of Valley Center, died March 21, 2005. Bruce Middleton Bruce B. Middleton, 77, of Park City, retired Boeing Computer Systems analyst, died May 22, 2005. Laramie J. Unruh Laramie J. Unruh, 72, of Pawnee Rock, father of Laramie Unruh Jr. of Valley Center, died May 16, 2005. Robert Alfred Christlieb Robert Alfred Christlieb, 68, of Park City, father of Peggy Roets of Valley Center and Lila and Ginny Shea of Park City, died May 17, 2005. Alvin Richardson Alvin Richardson, 84, of Wichita, father of Tom Richardson of Park City, died March 25, 2003. He was a retired accountant. Service was March 27 at Kechi cemetery. Edward Johnston Edward George Johnston, 93, of Topeka, father of Esther Warner of Valley Center, died March 27, 2003. Service was March 31 at Highland Park United Methodist Church. Burial was at Memorial Park cemetery. Mary Jean Moore Mary Jean Moore, 78, of Valley Center, retired Veterans Administration chief of data processing, died March 25, 2003. Service was March 27 at St. Jude Catholic Church and at St. Rose cemetery section of Oakhill cemetery, Chetopa, with Father Parker officiating. Pallbearers were Steven Beal, James Brewster, Nicholas Prebula, Scott Miller, Mike Prebula and Arlen Cale. Cecil McClellan Cecil L. “Butch” McClellan, 57, of Hutchinson, father of Robin Shultz of Valley Center, died March 24, 2003. He was a foreman at Cessna for 20 years. Visitation is from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today (Thursday) at Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson. Clyde Robinson Clyde Leslie Robinson, 83, of Valley Center, retired Beech Aircraft Co. shipping and receiving employee, died March 21, 2003. Service was March 25 at Faith Bible Baptist Church. Gladys Spingler Gladys Louise Garvey Bentz Spingler, 80, of Wichita, retired Valley Center emergency dispatcher, died March 19, 2003. Service was March 21 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 7011 E. 13th North. Irene Brookman Irene Almina Pihl Brookman, 81, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Barbara and David A. Moore and grandmother of Amy Moore, all of Valley Center, died March 22, 2003. She was a homemaker. Private family service. Burial was at Resthaven cemetery Garden of Love. Robert Wynia Robert R. Wynia, 56, father and father-in-law of Micheal and Jennifer Wynia of Bel Aire, died March 19, 2003. He was a Clark Elementary custodian. Service was March 24 at Resthaven Mortuary, Wichita. Sylvia Frederick Sylvia Frederick, 86, of Wichita, mother of Donna Porter of Valley Center, died March 17, 2003. She was a retired Wichita Public School U.S.D. 259 secretary. Service was March 26 at Asbury United Methodist Church, Wichita. Jim Kannady Jim Tom “J.T.” Kannady, 75, of Valley Center, retired Santa Fe Trail Transportation driver and dock hand, died March 18, 2003. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Baker Funeral Home Chapel. Service is at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Baker Funeral Home. John Shirley John Ray Shirley, 46, of Valley Center, owner and operator of Century Plumbing, was found dead March 13, 2003. Service was March 18 at First United Methodist Church. Burial was at Kechi cemetery, Kechi. Wayne Zimmerman Wayne A. Zimmerman, 77, of Kingman, stepfather of Robert Fredelake of Valley Center, died March 10. Service was March 15 at Livingston Funeral Home, Kingman. He was a retired farmer. Harold Sorensen Harold L. “Swede” Sorensen, 80, of Derby, father and father-in-law of Kurt and Lisa Sorensen of Valley Center, died March 5, 2003. He was a Boeing Wichita sheet metal mechanic until his retirement in 1984. Service was March 7 at St. Mary Catholic Church. Nora Barthelme Nora E. Barthelme, 83, of Wichita, mother of Kelly Barthelme of Valley Center, died March 8, 2003. She was the owner of Service Transfer Inc. Service is at 11 a.m. today (Thursday) at St. Jude Catholic Church. Wilma Mitchell Wilma F. Mitchell, 85, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Mark and Teresa Mitchell, Rosie and Denny Stephens and Pamela and Duane Pritchard, all of Valley Center, died March 4, 2003. She was a retired L.B. Price saleswoman. Service was March 7 at Hillside Funeral Home West Chapel. Donald Richardson Donald I. Richardson, 89, of North Newton, father of Randy A. Richardson of Kechi, died Feb. 26, 2003. He was a retired aircraft plant worker. Service was March 1 at Kechi cemetery with J. Ray Swearingen of Eastside United Methodist Church, Newton, officiating. Leona Howell Leona M. McKay Howell, 89, of Wichita, mother of Lauretta “Laurie” Frame of Valley Center, died March 2, 2003. She was a retired Buck’s Department Store sales clerk and retired Kansas Masonic Home beautician. Service is at 11 a.m. Saturday at Cochran Mortuary. Linda Sargent Linda J. Sargent, 58, of Andover, mother and mother-in-law of Dan and Tara Hagemann of Bel Aire, died March 2, 2003. She was a former Spiritual Life Center facilities coordinator. Service was March 4 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Naoma Glotta Naoma T. Glotta, 90, of Dodge City, mother of Charles Glotta of Valley Center, died Feb. 27, 2003. She was a homemaker. Service was March 3 at Swaim Funeral Home. Zella Hickerson Zella M. Hickerson, 89, of Newton, grandmother of Dave and Geri Hickerson of Wichita, died March 1, 2003. Service was March 4 at First United Church of Christ, Newton. Burial was at Restlawn Gardens of Memory. Gladys Thiessen Gladys D. Thiessen, 79, of Hillsboro, mother and mother-in-law of Lonnie and Barbara Thiessen of Wichita, died May 22, 2003. She was an elementary school teacher. Service was May 26 at Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Church, Hillsboro, with Pastor Dave Plett officiating. Burial was at Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren cemetery. Norma Wright Norma J. Wright, 81, of Elk City, formerly of Valley Center, died May 18, 2003, in Independence. She was a retired secretary for Ratner law firm of Wichita. Service was May 24 at Elk City Christian Church. Burial was at Oak Hill cemetery, Elk City. Oda Capps Oda Lee Capps, 90, of Wichita, mother of Sharon Trax of Valley Center, died May 24, 2003. She was a retired Boeing Aircraft employee. Service was May 27 at Resthaven Gardens of Memory, Wichita. Harley Ulbrich Harley Lyle Ulbrich of Tulsa, Okla., 80, brother of Sarah Hawkins, John Ulbrich and Robert Ulbrich Jr., all of Valley Center, died May 13, 2003. Service was Monday at Bethany Missionary Baptist Church in Tulsa. Graveside service was at Girard East cemetery in Girard, Kan. Phyllis Justis Phyllis K. Hedrick Justis, 77, of Wichita, retired P.G. Investment Co. property manager, died May 19, 2003. Service was May 21 at Asbury Church, Wichita. Private family graveside service was held. Sibyl Carey Sibyl E. Carey, 97, homemaker, died May 16, 2003. Service was May 20 at University United Methodist Church. William Meyer William C. “Bill” Meyer, 98, grandfather of Gary Ogden of Wichita, died May 16, 2003. He was a retired railroad employee. Service was May 20 at Sharon Baptist Church. Charles Jardine Charles Herbert “Charlie” Jardine, 75, of Park City, Korean War veteran and avid golfer, died May 15, 2004. Service is at 10 a.m. today (Thursday) at Central Christian Church, Wichita. Graveside service is at 4 p.m. at Mt. Hope cemetery, Independence. Cleo Jackson Cleo Jackson, 81, of Wichita, father of Steve Jackson of Valley Center, died May 13, 2004. He was a retired accountant. Service was May 18 at Messiah Baptist Church, Wichita. Edward Ortiz Edward Ortiz Sr., 53, of Wichita, companion of Lori Petersen of Valley Center, died May 15, 2004. He was a former Boeing capacity planner, Maize High School employee and professional musician and artist. Service was May 18 at Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church. Ethel Ella Patterson Ethel Ella Patterson, 97, of Furley, died May 13, 2004. Service was May 17 at Grace Hill Mennonite Church, Whitewater. Burial was at Green Valley cemetery, Furley. H. Elaine Walker H. Elaine Kerr Walker, 68, of Wichita, mother of Keith Walker of Kechi and sister of Paul Kerr of Park City, died May 11, 2004. Service was May 15 at Kechi cemetery. John Moore John Richard “Dick” Moore, 86, of Clay Center, father and father-in-law of Rev. Carol and Cecil Ramey and grandfather of Lisa and Brad Diehl, all of Valley Center, died May 14, 2004. Burial was May 18 at Linn City cemetery and service was at Linn United Methodist Church, Linn. Pauline Erikson Pauline M. Radtke Erikson, 81, of Valley Center, administrative assistant at Macy’s & Tymeshare, died May 18, 2004. Visitation is from 6 to 8 tonight (Thursday) at Baker Funeral Home. Graveside service is at 5 p.m. Friday at Englewood cemetery, Englewood. Ruth Dick Ruth Lawrence Dick, 90, of Newton, former teacher and librarian in the Valley Center and Newton area, died May 7, 2004. Her ashes were interred at a private service at Greenwood cemetery, Newton. A memorial service is at 3 p.m. today (Thursday) at First Mennonite Church, Newton. Chris Conway Chris M. Conway, 31, of Mulvane, son of Mary “Mickey” Conway and brother of Brian Conway, both of Valley Center, died May 12, 2003. He worked for a labor union, where he removed asbestos. Visitation is from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today (Thursday), and service is at 2 p.m. Friday, both at Senter-Smith Mortuary, Mulvane. Frances Lewis Frances Myrtle Allison Lewis, 101, of Valley Center, retired teacher, died May 10, 2003. Judy Brundage Judy Ann Brundage, 58, of Argonia, mother and mother-in-law of Holly Kristine and J’Sun Mock and grandmother of Lee Alan Mock, Andrew Mock and Brookelynn Mock, all of Park City, died May 6, 2003. She was a U.S. Government assistant postmaster replacement. Service was May 9 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Wellington. Luther Stanley Luther E. Stanley, 77, of Valley Center, retired Boeing electrical planner and farmer, died May 7, 2003. Service was May 10 at First United Methodist Church, Valley Center. Burial was at Kechi cemetery, Kechi. Marine Kohl Marine Sheldon Kohl, 43, retired farmer, died May 11, 2003, of complications due to drowning. Memorial service at Kechi United Methodist Church, Kechi, and gravside service was at Kechi cemetery, both May 14. Theresa Kisic Theresa Lynn Kisic, 37, of Moncks Corner, S.C., daughter of Kenneth L. Erwin Sr. and Janice Erwin and sister of Kenneth L. Erwin Jr. and Fred Douglas Erwin, all of Valley Center, died May 7, 2003. She was a homemaker. Service was May 10 at Parks Funeral Home Chapel, Summerville, S.C. Wyvona Galliart Wyvona Mae Galliart, 66, of Halstead, mother of Mark Galliart and sister of Marion Hoefgen, both of Valley Center, died May 10, 2003. She was the former co-owner of L&W Sundries in Halstead and a baker for Halstead Hospital. Service was May 14 at First United Methodist Church, Halstead, with Rev. James Bush officiating. Burial was at Halstead cemetery, Halstead. Dennis Farrell Dennis C. Farrell, 85, of Rossville, father of Dennis Farrell of Valley Center, died May 6, 2003. He was a farmer. He will lie in state after 2 p.m. today (Thursday) at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys, and rosary is at 7:30 p.m. today. Service is at 10 a.m. Friday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Marys. Burial will be at St. Bernard’s Catholic cemetery, Wamego. Margaret Lemcke Margaret “Peggy” Lemcke, 68, of Derby, mother of Jacklyn Newcomer of Valley Center, died May 2, 2003. She was a Harry Street School office clerk. Service was May 5 at Watson Funeral Home Garden Chapel. Stuart Shepard Stuart L. Shepard, 71, of Valley Center, retired King Van Lines claims manager, died May 1, 2003. Rosary was May 4 and memorial service was May 5, both at St. Jude Catholic Church. Antonio Olvera Antonio V. “Tony” Olvera, 77, of Valley Center, retired Gates Learjet electrical technician representative, died April 26, 2003. Rosary was April 30 at Resthaven Mortuary, Wichita. Service is at 10 a.m. today (Thursday) at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Jewell Waggoner Jewell Gladys Heath Waggoner, 88, of Valley Center, retired Beech Aircraft employee, died April 27, 2003. Service is at 10:30 a.m. today (Thursday) at First United Methodist Church. Burial will be at 3 p.m. at Forest Park cemetery, 1023 N. Jenning, Anthony. Howard Palmer Howard Charles Palmer, 93, of Wichita, retired Boeing employee, died April 17, 2003. Service was April 21 at Hillside cemetery, Sedgwick. Ida Bastow Ida Lorene Bastow, 51, of rural Valley Center, retired nurse, died April 17, 2003. Graveside service was April 21 at Hillcrest cemetery, Excelsior Springs, Mo. Faye Rundell Faye Lucille Dunn Rundell, 86, of Valley Center, homemaker, died April 13, 2003. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Baker Funeral Home. Service is at 10 a.m. Monday at Calvary Baptist Church. Private burial service will be held at White Chapel cemetery. Jeanne Sears Jeanne Karen Sears, 56, of Wichita, mother of Joseph Sears, Jason Sears and Sheila Manion, all of Valley Center, died April 12, 2003. She was a homemaker and Nurse Finders medical assistant. Rosary was April 15 and service was April 16, both at St. Jude Catholic Church. Ruth Ogden Ruth Annette Ogden, 62, of Wichita, mother of Gary Ogden of Valley Center, died April 6, 2003. She was a homemaker. Service was April 10 at Trinity Baptist Church. Charles A. “Mac” McDonald Charles A. “Mac” McDonald, 86, of Wichita, father of Brian C. McDonald and stepfather of Stephanie and her husband Manual Soto, all of Valley Center, died Sept. 8, 2005. Donald G. Nance Donald G. Nance, 73, of Wichita, father of Donna Behrns of Park City and Debi Trimble and Lisa Nordick, both of Valley Center, died Sept. 7, 2005. Douglas A. Ensminger Douglas A. Ensminger, 50, of Wichita, brother of Susan Edmunds of Bel Aire, died Sept. 5, 2005. Glen A. Folk Glen A. Folk, 88, of Derby, father of Glenda Heinz of Valley Center, died Sept. 11, 2005. Jim Jackson Jim Jackson, 69, of Whitewater, father of Russell Jackson of rural Valley Center, died Sept. 6, 2005. He was a retired flour miller. Service was Sept. 9 at Federated Church. Judy Whiteside Judy Whiteside, 57, of Bel Aire, CPA trust accountant with Mission Aviation Fellowship, died Sept. 8, 2005. Service was Sept. 13 at First Evangelical Free Church, Wichita. Louise Hoyme Clara Louise Spencer Hoyme, 79, of Valley Center, died Sept. 10, 2005. Service is at 10:30 a.m. today (Thursday) at Baker Funeral Home. Burial will be at Sunnydale Park cemetery. Ruby Abner Ruby Faye Moore Abner, 77, of Valley Center, homemaker, died Sept. 11, 2005. Service was Sept. 14 at Baker Funeral Home Chapel. Sherilyn Robertson Adams Sherilyn Robertson Adams, 56, of Wichita, daughter of Daniel Robertson, formerly of Valley Center, died Sept. 9, 2005. Service was Sept. 13 at Old Mission Mortuary, Wichita. Tina Moore Tina E. Moore, 38, of Wichita, daughter of Doran and Josephine Small of Bel Aire, died Sept. 11, 2005. Willard Brooks Willard I. Brooks, 77, of Valley Center, retired Wichita public school principal, died Sept. 11, 2005. William D. “Bill” Thompson William D. “Bill” Thompson, 73, of Valley Center, retired Valley Center postal carrier, died Sept. 9, 2005. Service was Sept. 13 at Calvary Baptist Church, Valley Center. Winona Matthews Winona Imogene Wise Matthews, 89, of Anthony, grandmother and great-grandmother of Dennis and Kelly Marten, Benjamin and Shelby of Valley Center, died Sept. 6, 2005. James Fraser James Lawrence “Larry” Fraser, 49, of Wichita, brother and brother-in-law of Lisa and Terry Chilcott of Park City, died Sept. 9, 2005. He was a former Greenwood cemetery manager. Service was Sept. 15 at Greenwood cemetery Chapel. Joseph Schwab Joseph H. Schwab, 85, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Joseph M. “Skip” and Shirley Schwab of Bel Aire, died Sept. 17, 2005. He was a retired insurance salesman for Knights of Columbus. Service was Sept. 20 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Nancy Williams Nancy Louise Williams, 56, of Park City, homemaker, died Sept. 17, 2005. Service was Sept. 21 at Resthaven Mortuary. Burial was at Kechi Township cemetery. Rozella Roach Rozella “Rose” Matson Roach, 80, of Wichita, mother of Richard Roach of rural Kechi, died Sept. 15, 2005. She was a retired dental assistant. Service was Sept. 19 at University United Methodist Church, Wichita, and burial was at Whitewater cemetery, Whitewater. Clyde A. Phipps Clyde A. Phipps, 80, of Valley Center, died Sept. 25, 2005. Graveside service is at 2 p.m. Friday at Maize Park cemetery. Family visitation is from 5 to 7 tonight (Thursday) at Cochran Mortuary. Karen S. Bohannan Karen S. Bohannan, 43, of Wichita, sister and sister-in-law of William Jr. and Terri McGee of Park City, died Sept. 20, 2005. Service was Sept. 23 at Westside Christian Church, Wichita. Marjorie N. Findley Marjorie N. Findley, 71, of Valley Center, retired Harper Trucks machinist, died Sept. 26, 2005. Service is at 1 p.m. today (Thursday), All Faiths Funeral Services, Wichita. Ralph E. Gillmore Ralph E. Gillmore, 69, of Wichita, retired Wal-mart employee, died Sept. 24, 2005. Service is at 10:30 a.m. today (Thursday) at Kechi United Methodist Church, Kechi. Steven Weir Steven Mark Weir, 42, of Valley Center, Simplex-Grinnel salesman, died Sept. 24, 2005. Service was Sept. 28 at First United Methodist Church. Bobbie Timmons Bobbie Gene Timmons, 72, of Valley Center, retired U.S.D. 265 and U.S.D. 266 maintenance supervisor, died Oct. 2, 2005. Service is pending. John A. Fredrickson John A. Fredrickson, 57, of Wichita, brother and brother-in-law of Nancy and Terry Quan and uncle of Michael Fredrickson, all of Bel Aire, died Oct. 1, 2005. John C. Stafford John C. Stafford, 82, of McPherson, brother of Betty Bennett of Valley Center, died Oct. 2, 2005. Richard A. Ceasar Richard A. Ceasar, 51, of Wichita, brother of Karen of Valley Center, died Sept. 26, 2005. Bobbie Timmons Bobbie Gene Timmons, 72, of Maize, retired Maize and Goddard school districts maintenance supervisor, died Oct. 2, 2005. Dennis Sell Dennis Wayne Sell, 56, of Park City, heavy equipment operator and truck driver, died Oct. 4, 2005. James Neal James Noah Neal, 65, of Sedgwick, brother and brother-in-law of Mike and Lin Neal of Valley Center and Steve and Kati Neal of Kechi, died Oct. 11, 2005. John Verboom Jr. John Verboom Jr., 83, of Valley Center, retired Cessna Aircraft employee, died Oct. 10, 2005. Willis A. Dingus Willis A. Dingus, 90, of Park City, Boeing retiree, died Oct. 8, 2005. Service was Oct. 11 at Woodland cemetery, Mound City. FRED YODER Fred H. Yoder, 84, of Peabody, father of Teresa Maples of Valley Center, died July 17, 2007. JACK ANDERSON Jack Modig Anderson, 86, of Wichita, grandfather of Tony and Mary Carpenter and great-grandfather of Madison and Ajay Carpenter, all of Valley Center, died July 14, 2007. JEAN DUNN Jean B. Dunn, 90, of Leon, mother and mother-in-law of Darrell and Donna Dunn and grandmother of Susan Dunn, Karrie Botts and Stacy Barbour, all of Valley Center, died July 21, 2007. KAREN SMITH Karen Sue Solomon Smith, 61, of Bel Aire, died July 20, 2007. VIRGINIA ALBRIGHT Virginia Leona Albright, 90, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Diane and Don Bennett of Valley Center, died July 18, 2007. ARNOLD GUHR Arnold Guhr, 83, of Newton, father and father-in-law of Arlene and Gene Gordon and grandfather of Max Gordon, all of Valley Center, died July 30, 2007. DEAN MASSEY Dean Massey, 54, of Benton, brother of Chris Massey of Valley Center, died July 28, 2007. HOMER KINCH Homer L. Kinch, 93, of Wichita, grandfather of Doug and Kitt Cunningham of Valley Center, died July 28, 2007. JOHN COSLETT SR. John Eldwin Coslett Sr., 74, of Park City, retired Wichita Fire Department battalion chief, died July 27, 2007. KATHY WINN Kathy L. “Kelly” Winn, 46, of Wichita, daughter of Kathy and Dan Selvage of Valley Center, died July 28, 2007. LUCILLE FORSBERG Lucille V. Forsberg, 86, of Mentor, mother of Ruth Ann Martin of Valley Center, died July 24, 2007. ROBERT NUCKOLLS JR. Robert Lee Nuckolls Jr., 83, of Medicine Lodge, father of April Nuckolls Jeanneret of Valley Center, died July 29, 2007. Jeanette Thornton Jeanette Thornton, 56, of Kechi, formerly of Valley Center, died Nov. 9, 2005. She was an instructional coach at Allen Elementary in Wichita. Service is at 1 p.m. Saturday at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Wichita. John M. Schmitz John M. Schmitz, 87, of Beloit, father and father-in-law of Barbara and A.J. Koster of Valley Center, died Nov. 4, 2005. Service was Nov. 9 at St. John’s Catholic Church. Larry Nulph Larry Wayne Nulph, 60, of Valley Center, died Nov. 6, 2005. Service was Nov. 9 at Brashears Funeral Home, Huntsville, Ala. Rick Alstatt Rick Allen Alstatt, 46, of Dallas, son of Charles and Sally Alstatt of Valley Center, died Nov. 2, 2005. Dennis Oyer Dennis J. Oyer, 65, of Merriam, a graduate of Valley Center High School, died Nov. 6, 2005. Dixie Hamilton Dixie Marie Murphy Hamilton, 67, of Sedgwick, homemaker, died Nov. 10, 2005. Service was Nov. 15 at Pleasant Valley cemetery, Bentley. Elizabeth Smyser Elizabeth Jane “Betty” Bell Smyser, 73, of Wichita, died Nov. 13, 2005. Service was Nov. 16 at Christ Lutheran Church. James Kuhlman James D. Kuhlman, 57, of Great Bend, brother of Keith Kuhlman of Valley Center, died Nov. 8, 2005. Service was Nov. 12 at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend, with Rev. Hal Staats officiating. Mildred Skinner Mildred Skinner, 87, of Cabot, Ark., mother-in-law of Larry Robertson of Park City and grandmother of Kris Heinz and Debbie O’Rear of Valley Center, and Michelle O’Rear of Park City, died Nov. 10, 2005. Myrtie Waller Myrtie Mae Waller of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Larry and Janice Wolff of Park city, died Nov. 13, 2005. She was a retired private-duty nurse. Service is at 10:30 a.m. today (Thursday) at Broadway Mortuary. Alanson Foreman Alanson Foreman, 89, of Wichita, chairman of Hahner, Foreman & Harness Inc., died Nov. 20, 2005. Memorial service is at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Hillside Christian Church, Wichita. Arlene Grey Arlene Grey, 77, of Wichita, homemaker, died Nov. 17, 2005. Service was Nov. 21 at St. James Episcopal Church, Wichita. Daniel R. Francis Daniel R. Francis, 59, of Rose Hill, brother of Bob Francis, Connie Kleinschmit and Patty Wood, all of Park City, died Nov. 20, 2005. He was a retired Boeing sheetmetal tinner. Service is at 11 a.m. Saturday at Weslink Church of Christ. Earl J. Geddes Earl J. Geddes, 71, of Hutchinson, father of Steve Geddes of Valley Center, died Nov. 20, 2005. Cremation has taken place. Memorial service is at 3 p.m. Friday at Buhler Mortuary, Buhler. Erwin Brunhoeber Erwin Eugene “Boots” Brunhoeber, 79, of Margate, Fla., brother and brother-in-law of Margaret and John Berry of Valley Center, died Nov. 6, 2005. He was a former Wichita resident. Jenny B. Booth Jenny B. Booth, 66, of Wichita, mother of Stephen Steinhauer of Park City, died Nov. 15, 2005. She was a retired computer programmer. Linda K. Nelson Linda K. Nelson, 51, of Newton, sister of Ethel Smith of Valley Center, died Nov. 17, 2005. Service was Nov. 22 at Salem United Methodist Church, Newton. Otis Martinez Otis V. “Marty” Martinez, 77, of Wichita, stepfather of Mike Morland of Valley Center, died Nov. 19, 2005, after a battle with cancer. Service was Nov. 22 at Resthaven Mortuary. Robert L. Kohr Robert L. Kohr, 75, of Wichita, retired Bombardier Learjet fabrication inspector, died Nov. 19, 2005. Service was at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 23 at Baker Funeral Home. Burial was at Kechi Township cemetery. Charles Grattan Charles Donald Grattan, 77, of Sedgwick, father and father-in-law of Cristi and Gregg Howell of Valley Center, died Nov. 29, 2005. He was a retired farmer and owner-operator of Grattan Grain and Supply. Margaret Farris Margaret E. “Peg” Farris, 67, of Park City, died Nov. 26, 2005. Remembrance service is at 10:30 a.m. today (Thursday) at Hillside Funeral Home East Chapel. Burial is at Kechi Township cemetery. Marian Wilson Marian Chisham Wilson, 88, of Valley Center, homemaker, died Nov. 29, 2005. Visitation is from 6 to 8 tonight (Thursday) at Baker Funeral Home Chapel, Valley Center. Service is at 1 p.m. Friday at Valley Center Christian Church. Burial is at Old Mission cemetery, 3424 E. 21st North, Wichita. Marie Maier Marie Valeri Birkelend Maier, 82, of Valley Center, died Nov. 26, 2005. Marvin Gillaspy Marvin Russell Gillaspy, 84, of Wichita, grandfather of Matt and Angie Cox of Valley Center, died. Service was Nov. 29 at Resthaven Mortuary with military graveside honors. Melba B. Kohl Melba B. Kohl, 87, rural Kechi, retired farmer’s wife, died Nov. 22, 2005. Memorial service was Nov. 26 at Kechi United Methodist Church. Burial was at Kechi Township cemetery, Kechi. Percy A. Ross Percy A. Ross, 72, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Priscilla and Scott Yeakley of Bel Aire, died Nov. 26, 2005. Service was Nov. 30 at Kechi United Methodist Church, Kechi. R. Keith McCaffree R. Keith McCaffree, 66, of Wichita, brother of Kenny McCaffree of Valley Center, died Nov. 28, 2005. Service is at 10 a.m. today (Thursday) at Cochran Mortuary, 1411 N. Broadway, Wichita. Burial will be at 3 p.m. at the Charleston Township cemetery in Fall River. Rebecca Green Rebecca “Becky” Bodenhamer Green of Wichita, sister of Ruth Wooden of Valley Center, died Nov. 21, 2005. Service was Nov. 26 at Eastminster Presbyterian Church. Trudy Dilli Trudy Jean Dilli, 57, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Brian and Patricia Dilli of Valley Center, died Nov. 28, 2005. She was a Walls Floral designer and Wal-Mart employee. A. Ray Ricketts A. Ray Ricketts, 74, of Wichita, retired owner of C&R Electric, died Dec. 3, 2005. Service was Dec. 6 at Resthaven Mortuary Chapel, Wichita. Dale Cavit Dale Wesley Cavit, 86, of Hutchinson, father of Marcia Hughes of Valley Center, died Dec. 1, 2005. Service was Dec. 5 at First United Methodist Church, Lyons. Marilyn K. Strickert Marilyn K. Strickert, 62, of Scott City, sister of Debra C. Patton and aunt of Jon Patton, both of Valley Center, died Dec. 1, 2005. Service has been held. Paulette Falk Paulette Falk, 52, of Valley Center, soil lab scientist, died Nov. 29, 2005. Services were Dec. 2 at Shriner-Hager-Gohlke Funeral Home, Monroe, Wis., and Dec. 5 at Kechi United Methodist Church, Kechi. Burial was at Green Valley cemetery, Furley. Charles Stover Charles R. “Chuck” Stover, 75, of Valley Center, retired service manager and public relations representative, died Dec. 7, 2005, of lung cancer. Service was Dec. 12 at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church, Wichita, with Rev. Elsie Crickard officiating. Full military honors were provided by McConnell Air Force Base honor guard. Hazelle Hart Hazelle M. Johnson Hart, 77, of Valley Center, homemaker, died Dec. 9, 2005. Service was Dec. 14 at Baker Funeral Home Chapel. Kenneth Smith Kenneth E. Smith, 88, of Wichita, father of Mary Ellen Jestice of Park City, died Dec. 10, 2005. He was a retired Boeing Aircraft Co. employee. Service was Dec. 13 at Gospel Assembly Church, Wichita. Graveside service with military honors was Dec. 13 at Burns cemetery, Burns. Larry Smith Sr. Larry Edward May Sr., 62, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Edward and Loyce May of Valley Center, died Dec. 13, 2005. He was the retired owner of Larry May Trucking. Service is at 1 p.m. Friday at Downing & Lahey Mortuary West, Wichita. Mary Christiansen Mary C. Christiansen, 88, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Dean and Sally and grandmother of Sheila and Matt Newman, all of Park City, died Dec. 11, 2005. Service is at 10:30 a.m. today (Thursday) at Broadway Mortuary, Wichita. Addie Broughton Addie M. Broughton, 70, of Wichita, mother of Teresa Sharp of Valley Center, died Dec. 16, 2005. Service was Dec. 21 at Kechi cemetery. Bill Frazier Bill Frazier, 85, of Wichita, father of Leanna Frazier of Park City, died Dec. 16, 2005. He was a retired Beech Aircraft experimental department employee. Service was Dec. 21 at Broadway Christian Church, Wichita. Fayburn Parish Fayburn W. “Arky” Parish, 73, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Rhonda and Jimmy Reno of Park City, died Dec. 17, 2005. He was a retired Beech Aircraft machinist. Service was Dec. 21 at Hillside Funeral Home West chapel, Wichita. Burial was at Quincy, Kan., cemetery. Glenda Buss Glenda A. Buss, 70, of Newton, mother of Brian Buss of Valley Center, died Dec. 14, 2005. She worked dispensing medications in various nursing homes. Service was Dec. 16 at First Baptist Church, Newton. Burial was at Greenwood cemetery, Newton. Michael Klein Michael Klein, 51, of Wichita, formerly of Park City, died Dec. 3, 2005. Memorial service was Dec. 18 at Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services. Pauline Highfill Pauline Stauffer Highfill, 86, of Valley Center, died Dec. 15, 2005. She was a homemaker, secretary and retired St. Francis unit clerk. Service is at 10:30 a.m. today (Thursday) at First United Methodist Church. Robert Clark Robert “Bob” Clark, 81, of Haysville, father and father-in-law of Jane and Howard Moon and Mark and Stacy Clark, all of Valley Center, died Dec. 13, 2005. Service was Dec. 16 at Haysville United Methodist Church, Haysville, and burial was at Greenwood cemetery, Oatville. Rosanna Amey Rosanna L. Amey, 85, of Wichita, mother of Alan J. Amey and Butch Amey, both of Bel Aire, died Dec. 16, 2005. Service was Dec. 21 at Lakeview Funeral Home chapel, Wichita. ALMA LEAF Alma M. Leaf, 80, of Wichita, sister of Elsie Stotts, died Jan. 9, 2006. CECIL WILSON Cecil Oliver Wilson, 91, of Newton, father and father-in-law of Jack and Anne Wilson and grandfather of Ben and Chelsea Wilson, all of Valley Center, died Jan. 1, 2006. E. DANIEL ROBERTSON E. Daniel Robertson, 76, of Valley Center, retired U.S.D. 262 Valley Center maintenance supervisor, died Jan. 4, 2006. EARLENE BONHAM Earlene V. Bonham, 77, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Howard E. and Deanie Bonham of Park City, died Jan. 9, 2006. GENE RASLER Gene G. Rasler of Wichita, father of Christy Burnah of Bel Aire, died Jan. 7, 2006. SAMUEL BRIGHT Samuel “Sam” Bright, 80, of Wichita, died Jan. 7, 2006. ALICE CHRISTLIEB Alice Irene Lindsay Christlieb, 70, of Park City, died Jan. 12, 2006. Service was Jan. 16 at Wichita Heights Baptist Church, Park City. Burial was at Kechi Township cemetery. DENISE WILCOXEN Denise Wilcoxen, 48, of Wichita, homemaker, died Jan. 12, 2006. DOROTHY MERRITT Dorothy Catherine Weingartner Merritt, 84, of Valley Center, homemaker, died Jan. 14, 2006. DOROTHY SMITH Dorothy F. Smith, 85, of Wichita, aunt of Debby Dean of Valley Center, died Jan. 15, 2006. GAIL APPLEBEE Gail L. Applebee, 89, of Beloit, father of Rhonda Clark of Valley Center, died Jan. 12, 2006. MADGE WULLER Madge Wuller, 86, of Wichita, mother of Mary Ann Moore of Bel Aire, died Jan. 9, 2006. AURORA BARBOSA Aurora Becerra Barbosa, 86, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Joab and Coeta Barbosa and grandmother of Heather, Anthony, Andrea and Brian of Wichita, died Jan. 17, 2006. LETICIA LINDEMANN Leticia L. Lindemann, 24, of Wichita, niece of Linda Hohler, died Jan. 22, 2006. MERLE BERRY Merle Devere Berry, 76, of Park City, retired McConnell Civil Service cook and U.S. Army Korean War veteran, died Jan. 20, 2006. ROBERT TOWNSEND Robert W. “Bob” Townsend, 80, of Derby, father of Teresa Carlson of Kechi, died Jan. 17, 2006. BERDENIA MILLER Berdenia F. Miller, 80, of Wichita, mother of Albert Miller of Park City, died Jan. 28, 2006. GERALD BLACK Gerald D. Black, 94, of Hesston, father and father-in-law of Ronald and Linda Black of Valley Center, died Jan. 28, 2006. JASON SISLER Jason Lewis Sisler, 31, of Manhattan, son of Jerry and Sharon Sisler and grandson of Dottie Speer, all of Valley Center, died Jan. 26, 2006. WALTER BROWN Walter “Ray” Brown, 49, of Wichita, brother and brother-in-law of James R. and Betty Brown of Valley Center, died Jan. 25, 2006. DON LEDOU Don LeDou, 90, of Wichita, father of Steve LeDou of Kechi, died Feb. 1, 2006. GERTRUDE ANDERSON Gertrude L. Anderson, 85, of Bentonville, Ark., mother and mother-in-law of Kenneth and Kay Anderson of Valley Center and James and Linda Anderson of Park City, died Feb. 5, 2006. MARY FLETCHER Mary Pauline Beshirs Fletcher, 79, of Bentley, homemaker, died Feb. 4, 2006. NORMAN WHITE Norman B. White, 80, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Susie and Eric Mead of Valley Center, died Feb. 2, 2006. ALMA HOLMES Alma Fisher Smith Holmes, 83, of Norwich, mother and mother-in-law of Rosemary Fern “Rosey” and Randy Jackson and grandmother of Corey Jackson, all of Valley Center, died Aug. 10, 2007. BEVERLY MAXEY Beverly Ann Gray Maxey, 74, of Wichita, died Aug. 13, 2007. CHARLES KOCH Charles Ivan Koch, 85, of Wichita, father of Linday Magness of Park City, died Aug. 9, 2007. HELEN MARDOCK Helen Irwin Mardock, 97, of rural Valley Center, died Aug. 8, 2007. JACK NORRIS Jack Lane Norris, 82, of Wichita, retired J&S Plumbing owner, died Aug. 12, 2007. JACK WISBY Jack Dee “Jackie” Wisby, 59, of Valley Center, died Aug. 10, 2007, at New Hope Services. KENNETH BRAZIL Kenneth J. Brazil, 83, of Wichita, father of Marc Brazil of Park City, died Aug. 13, 2007. CLARA MARIN Clara Marin, 54, of Park City, died Aug. 27, 2007. CORLENA HUNT Corlena F. Hunt, 78, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Linda and Tom Conrad of Kechi, died Aug. 24, 2007. EDGAR ST. CLAIR Edgar Leon St. Clair, 81, of Wichita, formerly of Valley Center, died Aug. 27, 2007, after a brief illness. GERALD DOTY Gerald Doty, 71, of Newton, died Aug. 23, 2007. LUCILLE FORSBERG Lucille Viola Forsberg, 86, of Mentor, mother and mother-in-law of Ruth Ann and Scott Martin of Valley Center, died July 24, 2007. REBECCA WHISLER Rebecca Adeline Sawhill Whisler, 90, of Wichita, sister and sister-in-law of Guy and Marji Sawhill of Valley Center, died Aug. 26, 2007. TRACY TAYLOR Tracy Ray Taylor, 38, of Valley Center, Wichita Container operation manager, died Aug. 25, 2007. VICKY MANNING Vicky Ilene Whipple Manning, 58, of Savannah, Mo., formerly of Wichita, died Aug. 21, 2007, after a brief illness. BARBARA PERRY Barbara Lucille Forsberg Perry, 60, of Mentor, sister of Ruth Martin of Valley Center, died Aug. 31, 2007. GLADYS WIECZOREK Gladys Evelyn Rastedt Wieczorek, 90, of Valley Center, died Sept. 2. 2007. JOSEPH PENNINGTON Joseph L. “Ole Joe” Pennington, 51, formerly of Valley Center, died Aug. 1, 2007 at his home in New Port Richey, Fla. RAYMOND SMITH Raymond Dale Smith, 77, of Valley Center, Boeing engineer and farmer, died Aug. 31, 2007. BERLE WALKUP Berle E. Walkup, 89, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Phil and Rachel Walkup, died Sept. 7, 2007. EDITH PRICE Edith Ruth Jacob Price, 82, of Reading, died Sept. 4, 2007. HAZEL TURNER Hazel Adeline Torrey Turner, 97, of Valley Center, farm wife, died Sept. 7, 2007. HOMER DRINKWATER Homer J. Drinkwater, 78, of Park City, retired self-employed carpenter, died Sept. 8, 2007. OPAL SNOW Opal B. Snow, 88, of Valley Center, died Sept. 5, 2007. ERWIN SCOTT Erwin Lee Scott, 60, of Wichita, father of Kathy Turner and Jon, both of Valley Center, died Sept. 18, 2007. GARY FISHER Gary L. Fisher, 72, of Wichita, died Sept. 13, 2007. JOSEPH WHITE Joseph L. White, 58, of Park City, died Sept. 11, 2007. CATHERINE LEFDAHL Catherine Elizabeth Wallace Lefdahl, 95, retired county treasurer’s clerk, died Sept. 20, 2007. EUGENE STEPHAN Eugene T. Stephan, 85, of North Newton, father and father-in-law of Dennis and Judy Stephan of Valley Center, died Sept. 22, 2007. FRANK BISHOP Frank L. Bishop, 78, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Brad and Kathy Bishop of Valley Center, died Sept. 23, 2007, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. FRIEDA WIEBE Frieda Wiebe, 98, of Newton, sister of Emma Busenitz of rural Valley Center, died Sept. 19, 2007. HENRY BROWN Henry Andrew Brown, 80, of Sedgwick, retired Ritchie Paving truck driver, died Sept. 19, 2007. JAMES JONES James D. “Jimmy” Jones, 84, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Dave and Winifred Jones of Valley Center, died Sept. 24, 2007. Julie Malcom Julie Ann Malcom, 20, of Burrton, sister of Amy Malcom of Valley Center and Christopher Malcom of Park City, died March 8, 2002. She was a student. Service was March 12 at First Church of God, Valley Center. Burial was in Burrton cemetery, Burrton. Carl Hamm Sr. Carl Raymond Hamm Sr., 85, of Valley Center, Santa Fe Railway machinist, died March 6, 2002. Service was March 9 at Sedgwick Christian Church. Clyde Plumer Clyde L. Plumer, 81, of Sedgwick, father and father-in-law of Gary and Mickey Plumer and grandfather of Kelley and Cassody Plumer, all of Valley Center, died March 8, 2002. He was the retired owner of Kansas Drywall Supply of Wichita, Hutchinson and Salina. Service was March 12 at Resthaven Mortuary, Wichita. Harvey Nordstedt Harvey E. Nordstedt, 93, of Wichita, brother of Rosetta Hutchens and uncle of Larry Nordstedt, both of Valley Center, died March 8, 2002. He was a retired Case Manufacturing Co. welder. Graveside service was March 11 at Pleasant Valley cemetery, Bentley. Willard Unruh Willard H. Unruh, 82, of North Newton, father of Allan W. Unruh of Valley Center, died March 9, 2002. He was a commercial business maintenance engineer. Visitation with family is from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today (Thursday) at 201 W. 27th, North Newton. Memorial service is at 3 p.m. Friday at Bethel College Mennonite Church with Pastors Heidi Regier Kreider and Norma Johnson officiating. Rita Dearmond Rita Gertrude DeArmond, 82, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Debby and Murray Dean and grandmother of Kevin, Maggie, Alan and Christopher Dean, all of Valley Center, died June 10, 2002. Funeral mass was June 13 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Nyoka Dine Nyoka Rose Dine, 59, of Wichita, mother of Jackie Dine Walker of Park City, died June 13, 2002. She was a homemaker. Memorial service was June 19 at Resthaven Mortuary. Other survivors include her sons, Mark Dine, Albert Keys, both of Wichita; daughter, Angie Dine of Wichita; grandchildren, Chereon Spayberry, Randall Walker II, Autom Hicks, Breann, Heaven Lynn Bowman, all of Wichita, Raemond Walker of Gateway, Ark., and eight great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established with the American Diabetes Association, 837 S. Hillside, Wichita 67211. Carl Swanson Carl Lee Swanson, 85, of the Valley Center and Wichita area, retired owner of Swanson Tree Service, died June 16, 2002. Service was June 19 at Greenwood cemetery, Newton. Margot Sweet Margot May Mangan Sweet, 67, of Wichita, retired Wesley Hospital transcriptionist, died June 18, 2002. Memorial service is at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Baker Funeral Home, Valley Center. Private burial is at Fort Scott. She was born Oct. 20, 1934, in Kimball, Neb. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen Sweet; parents, Erwin and Neva Mangan, and a sister, Marie Zumbrunn. Survivors include her sister, Sarah Norris of Cheyenne, Wyo.; nephews, Walt Zumbrunn of Pennyslvania, Ric Zumbrunn of Nebraska; niece, Linda Dooley of Washington; eight great-nieces and nephews, and three great-great-nieces and nephews. A memorial has been established with First United Methodist Church. Baker Funeral Home has charge. Gordon Goering Gordon H. Goering, 53, of McPherson, brother of Vera Jean Shaw of Valley Center, died June 17, 2002. He was a former Central Plastics employee. Service is at 2 p.m. today (Thursday) at McPherson City cemetery. Other survivors include his brothers, Jerry of Greenville, S.C., Jake of Overland Park, Lowell of Hartville, Mo. Moundridge Funeral Home has charge. Brian Owen Brian L. Owen, 41, of Wichita, son of Lloyd and Edith Owen of Park City and brother of Doris Owen of Kechi, died Nov. 17, 2001. He was a machinist. No local service. Other survivors include a brother, Alan Owen of Wichita. Watson Funeral Home had charge. David Cherry David Cherry, 54, of Kechi, Boeing Wichita machine shop manager, died Nov. 17, 2001. Service was Tuesday at Downing & Lahey Mortuary East, Wichita. Survivors include his wife, Pam; son and daughter-in-law, Bradley L. and Patricia Cherry of Wichita; daughter, Susan Ellen Cherry of Kechi; mother, Sylvia Cherry of Richardsville, Ky.; brothers, Murray Leyton Cherry Jr. of Bowling Green, Ky., Richard Cherry of Detroit, Joseph Cherry of Green Bay, Wis., and sister, Nancy Kinkade of Bowling Green, Ky. Frank Becker Frank Leroy Becker, 54, of Furley, farm laborer, died Nov. 10, 2001. Service is pending. Survivors include his aunt, Viola Eck of Dallas; niece, Lacy Becker of Bartlesville, Okla. Bob Lamb Funeral Home, Whitewater, had charge. Grover Kile Grover “G.B.” Kile, 78, of Lyons, father of Mary Jo Leckington of Valley Center, died Nov. 17, 2001. He was a retired Enron Corp. welder and maintenance foreman. Service was Tuesday at Sillin Funeral Home. Other survivors include his wife, Louise; sons, Don of Morris, Ill., Lyndel of Humble, Texas; brothers, Clyde of Beaver, Okla., Gene of Greensburg; sisters, Eilene Fisher of Kaufmann, Texas, Wanda Stokes of Elko, Nev., Robert Kauk of Leedey, Okla.; six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Hospices of Rice and Reno counties. Harold Creasser Harold L. Creasser, 75, of Sedgwick, father of Glenna Butcher of Valley Center, died Nov. 19, 2001. He was a Cessna Aircraft Co. upholsterer. Service is at 10 a.m. Friday at Pleasant Valley cemetery, Bentley. Other survivors include his wife, Ruth; son, Wayne of Sedgwick; daughters, Belinda Creasser of Omaha, Cecelia Gwinup of Towanda; brother, Howard of Sarasota; sister, Beulah Arrowsmith of Bentley; 12 grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established with Hicks-Davison American Legion Post 268. Kaufman Funeral Home, Halstead, has charge. James Rooney James C. Rooney, 75, of Clearwater, father of Don Rooney of Valley Center, died Nov. 15, 2001. He was a retired Boeing Wichita sheetmetal mechanic. Service is at 10 a.m. Nov. 21 at Lakeview Funeral Home, Wichita. He was preceded in death by his sons, Ronnie, Timothy Rooney; daughter, Linda Rooney; brother, Henry Leon Rooney, and sisters, Ora and Zora Rooney. Other survivors include his wife, Alice; sons and daughters-in-law, James H. of Wichita, Steve and Norma of Clearwater, Keith and Sheri of Augusta, Dan of Haysville; daughter and son-in-law, Marie and Mike Cooper of Wichita; sister, Lora Glover of Guy, Ark.; 19 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Shriners Children’s Hospitals and American Diabetes Association. DIANNIA ROBINETT Diannia L. Robinett, 61, of Valley Center, died April 14, 2006. Service was April 19 at All Faiths Funeral Services, Wichita. She was preceded in death by her mother, Opal; sisters, Donna and Janice, and a daughter, Amanda. Survivors include her father, Lester Walker of Wichita; sons, Wes Husky of Emmett, Idaho, Scott Grondahl of Nampa, Idaho; sisters, Linda McHone of Mulvane, Kay Curtis of Maize, Cindy Johnson of Rose Hill, Leanna Ehler of El Dorado; brothers, Bill Walker of Wichita, Leslie Walker of El Dorado, Mike Walker of Wichita, Gary Walker of Garfield Heights, Ohio; companion, Joe Pope of Clearwater; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. HARVEY PICKERING Harvey Pickering 68, of Farmington, N.M., formerly of Valley Center, died April 15, 2006, after a brief illness. He was a retired machinist and machine shop manager. Service is at 10:30 a.m. today (Thursday) at Baker Funeral Home Chapel, Valley Center. He was born Sept. 10, 1937, in Baxter Springs, the son of Willis A. and Beatrice M. Sansocie Pickering. He lived and worked in Kansas most of his life. He and his wife moved to Farmington, N.M., about three and a half years ago. He was a charter member of Fellowship Baptist Church of Baxter Springs. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Felissa Gaye Pickering; brothers, Arthur and Earl Pickering; and sisters, C. Jo Anne Corder and Marian E. Brewer. Survivors include his wife, Mary J.; stepsons, R. Shane Parker, Thomas Hershberger, both of Derby; Patrick Miller of Fountain, Colo.; stepdaughter, Kimberly Brueggeman of Farmington, N.M.; daughter, Cynthia Gail; sons, Wayne Morris of Theodore, Ala., Ray Pickering of Arkansas; brothers, Lloyd Pickering of Virginia, Alfred Pickering of Arkansas; sister, Helen Northrup of Florida; brother-in-law, Donald Corder of Baxter Springs; and grandchildren, Tyler and Makenzie Miller, Clay, Thomas and Adam Hershberger. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with the American Diabetes Associatioin, 837 S. Hillside, Wichita, KS 67211. MARGARET TROUT Margaret E. Trout, 90, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Barbara L. and Robert Leewright of Valley Center, died April 14, 2006. Service was April 19 at Grace United Methodist Church. Other survivors include her husband, Maurice; son and daughter-in-law, William and Cynthia of Wichita; daughter and son-in-law, Beverly S. and Mark Burns of Woodinville, Wash.; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Lakeview Funeral Home. MARY BROWN Mary L. Brown, 68, of Wichita, mother of Teresa Arnold of Valley Center, died April 15, 2006. She was a retired IRS clerk. Service was April 18 at Cochran Mortuary, Wichita. Other survivors include her son, Michael Brown of Islip, N.Y.; daughter, Valerie Black of Wichita; seven grandchildren. A memorial has been established with Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita 67202. VINCENT KNOPP Vincent Joseph Knopp, 86, of Bel Aire, died April 13, 2006. Service was April 18 at Sacred Heart Church, Selden. Survivors include his sons, Frank, Tony, Steve, Tim, Carl; daughters, Barbara Mueller, Mary Hessenflow, Anita Doll, Agnes Ward; sister, Viola Lindeman; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Pauls Funeral Home, Oberlin, had charge. LaNeeta Lowe LaNeeta D. Lowe, 53, of Wichita, mother of Troy Lowe of Bel Aire, died Sept. 10, 2001. She was a homemaker. Service was Sept. 15 at Broadway Mortuary. Other survivors include her husband, Floyd; sons, Shane, Mical, both of Wichita; daughters, April Calloway, Charity Lowe, Tammy Lowe, LeNora Lowe, all of Wichita; brothers, Joe Raybourn Jr., Michael Raybourn, both of Boise, Idaho; sisters, Pat Luce, Judy Wells, Linda Phares, all of Wichita, and 12 grandchildren. Memorials have been established with First Bible Baptist Church and the LaNeeta D. Lowe Memorial Fund in care of Bank of America. Leonard Lee Rickard Leonard Lee Rickard, 72, of Milpitas, Calif., died Saturday, Sept. 15, 2001. He was born Feb. 8, 1929, to Perry and Estelle (Little) Rickard in Wichita. He was a graduate of Valley Center High School and the University of Colorado. He was the treasurer of the International Mensa, and regional vice chairman for the western region of Mensa. He was instrumental in forming many Mensa groups in the United States. He was preceded in death by a sister, Rosemary, and his parents. He is survived by his wife, Susie Lester-Rickard of Milpitas, Calif.; three daughters, Sandra Wingert of Lakewood, Colo., Treva Flint of Englewood, Colo., Karen Hancock of Colorado Springs, and a son, Bradley Rickard of Palisade, Colo.; three sisters, Carol Allen of Victoria, Texas, Nina Leshley of Summerfield, Florida, Edith Black of Comstock, Texas; a brother, Charles Rickard of Burkburnett, Texas; four grandchildren, eight nieces and eight nephews.Paul Subera Paul A. Subera, 74, of Caldwell, father of Sharyn Mayo of Valley Center, died Sept. 10, 2001. He was a retired farmer. Service was Sept. 13 at Caldwell United Methodist Church. Other survivors include his wife, Dolores, and three grandchildren. Memorials have been established with the church, Czechoslovakian cemetery and South Haven United Methodist Church. Elliott-Schaeffer Mortuary had charge. Wilma Wilson Wilma Jean Wilson, 71, mother of Darrell Larson of Valley Center, died Monday, Sept. 17, 2001. Service is at 1 p.m. today (Thursday) at Resthaven Mortuary. Survivors include her husband, Gordon of Oberlin; son, Randy Larson of Wichita; four stepsons; a stepdaughter; brother, Wilburn Bone of Shawnee, Okla.; sister, Ruth Oller of Wichita; five grandchildren; 11 step-grandchildren, and six step-great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Gideon’s International of Wichita, Oberlin; Assembly of God, and SCCS Home Health and Hospice, P.A., Derby. James Porter James A. Porter, 67, of Chanute, stepfather of Cindy Grube of Park City, died Sept. 8, 2001. He was a retired Kansas Department of Transportation employee. Memorial service was Sept. 12 at Johnson Mortuary. Other survivors include his wife, Judy Travis Porter; sons, James, Joel, both of Yates Center, John of Derby; daughters, Jolene Shepard of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Jana Porter of Kansas City, Mo.; brother, Charles of Cedar Vale; sister, Reatha Hoke of Chanute; 12 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. A memorial has been established with Red Cross. Mae Pannell Mae Bell Pannell, 71, of El Dorado, mother of Elliott Pannell of Kechi, died Sept. 4, 2001. She was a retired Great Plains Charter and Wesley Medical Center director of environmental services. Service was Sept. 10 at Progressive Baptist Church. Other survivors include her husband, A.W.; daughter, Estella Shaw of Augusta; brother, Levi Levels of Gary, Ind.; sisters, Willie Forbush of Kansas City, Mo., Ira Titchenor of Wichita; nine grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Jackson Mortuary, Wichita, had charge. Bertha Bastow Bertha Irene Bastow, 90, of Wichita, aunt of Connie Bader of Valley Center, died Aug. 28, 2001. She was a homemaker. Private family service was held. Other survivors include a niece, Marlene Moore of Wichita. Broadway Mortuary had charge. Charles Shepler Charles Harold Shepler, 91, of Peabody, father of Joyce DuBois of Valley Center, died Sept. 6, 2001. He was a retired Santa Fe Railway extra gang foreman. Service was Sept. 8 at Prairie Lawn cemetery, Peabody. Other survivors include his son, Wesley of Newton; daughters, Patsy Guthrie of Orlando, Fla., Virginia Guthrie of Houston; sister, Ruth Burkholder of Peabody; 11 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established with Make-A-Wish Foundation. Carl Rieger Carl E. Rieger, 88, father and father-in-law of Mary Lou and Leon Compton of Valley Center, died Sept. 2, 2001 in McCook, Neb. Service was Sept. 6 at Trinity United Methodist Church, Culbertson, Neb., with Rev. Dan Spearow officiating. Burial was at Culbertson cemetery, Culbertson. He was born March 17, 1913, at Green, Kan., the son of Fred Rieger and Marie Siismuth. He grew up and was educated at Green. He married Ann Miller Taylor on Oct. 24, 1965, at Culbertson, Neb. She survives. They spent their married lives at Culbertson, where he worked for 65 years in the harvesting industry. For 58 years he owned and operated his own custom-cutting crew and was the largest custom cutter in the United States. For many years he had 16 active combines. He was the first inductee to the Custom Harvesters Hall of Fame in 1999. He retired at age 80. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Culbertson, and a life member of the McCook Elks Lodge 1434 in McCook. During his retirement he enjoyed traveling and playing slot machines. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Craig Compton in 1997; his parents; sisters, Frieda and Martha, and brothers, Ernest Rieger, Herman Rieger, Fred Rieger and John Rieger. Other survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Loyann and Gaylin Hartzer of Wauneta, Neg.; son and daughter-in-law, Doug and Linda Taylor of McCook, Neb.; sisters, Ann Smith, Lena Stone, Pauline Carlyle; sister-in-law, Bernice Rieger; nieces and nephews; seven grandchildren, Gaylin Hartzer Jr., Lorrie Hofstetter, Phillip Hartzer, Kris Hartzer, Tawnia Geisler, Trevor Taylor, Jeff Compton, and nine great-grandchildren. Herrmann Funeral Home had charge. Marilyn Needham Marilyn D. Needham, 60, of Knoxville, Tenn., sister of Jackie Brown of Valley Center, died Sept. 4, 2001. Service was Sept. 7 at Mynatt’s Chapel with Dr. Steve Sallee and Rev. Stephen DeFur officiating. Burial was at Washington Pike Presbyterian cemetery. She was born Sept. 4, 1941, the daughter of R.D. and Lucille Gatton. She was a member of Cokesbury United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by a brother, Leland Gatton, and her parents. Other survivors include her husband, Fred M. Needham; sons and daughter-in-law, Fred. Jr. and Pamela Needham, John Needham of Nashville; sister, Roberta Valent of Kansas; brother, Virgil Gatton of Kansas; sister-in-law, Karen Kramp; stepmother, Faye Gatton; granddaughters, Carson and Quinn Needham, and several nieces and nephews. A memorial has been established with the church, 9908 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, Tenn. 37922-3397. Tommy Ging Tommy Lee Ging, 52, of Valley Center, Southwestern Bell service representative, died Sept. 11, 2001. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. Service is at 10 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Louden officiating. Burial will be at 4 p.m. Saturday at Pleasant View cemetery, Dacoma, Okla. He was born April 21, 1949, in Blackwell, Okla., the son of Hubert Eugene Ging and Betty Murrow. He married Joyce Howard (Obenhaus) on Dec. 12, 1993, in Park City. She survives of the home. He was preceded in death by his father. Other survivors include his mother of Blackwell, Okla.; sons, Wesley Ging of Fort Benning, Ga.; stepson, Michael Howard of Parsons; daughters, Vanessa McClure of Wichita, Rose Ging of Emporia; stepdaughters, Lynne Fulkerson, Marsha Mitchell, both of Erie; sister, Earlene Kreutzer of Wichita; nine step-grandchildren, and two step-great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established with American Diabetes Association. Baker Funeral Home has charge. Capitola Pennington Capitola Irene “Penny” Pennington, 72, of Valley Center, social service provider, died April 4, 2001. Service was April 7 at Resthaven Mortuary Chapel, Wichita. She was preceded in death by her parents, James David Terry and Emma Adams, and a daughter, Judy Bakker. She married Loyd Uell Pennington on May 3, 1944, in Corning, Ark. He survives. They lived in Taft, Mo. They moved to Wichita in 1950 and he worked at Beech Aircraft and she operated the Silver Dollar Café. Together they operated the Golden Age Care home until the early ’70s when they moved to Rockaway Beach, Mo., to operate Cap’s Dock and Café. They returned to Wichita in 1981 and worked in the social service field, for Pennington’s and Steps Inc., until their retirement. She was a charter member of four Missionary Baptist churches and was a member of Fellowship Missionary Baptist at the time of her death. Other survivors include her sons, Ed Pennington, Joe Pennington, both of Valley Center, Floyd Pennington of Wichita, Ben Pennington of Maize; brothers, Arvel Terry of Naylor, Mo., Lloyd Terry, Harvey Terry, both of Arkansas; sister, Sarah Ivy of Galion, Ohio; 16 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial has been established with Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church. Charlotte Hayward Charlotte Hayward, 54, of Wichita, sister of Della Woodard of Valley Center, died April 2, 2001. She was a teacher. Service is pending. Other survivors include her sons, Mark, Leavy, Allen, all of Milwaukee; daughters, Martha Stone, Angela Hayward, Sonya Hayward, all of Milwaukee; brothers, Leon Wheaton, Henry Wheaton, Isaac Wheaton, all of Wichita; sisters, Dora Comick, Dora Young, Dora Clemons, Catherine Hervey, all of Wichita, Jessie Ware of Oklahoma City, and eight grandchildren. Jackson Mortuary has charge. Marjorie Payne Marjorie E. Payne, 67, of Wichita, mother of Wava Ruckle of Valley Center, died April 7, 2001. She was a homemaker. Service was April 12 at Resthaven Mortuary. Other survivors include her husband, Albert; sons, Robert Smith of Kaplin, La., Lorn Smith, Tommy Smith, Mike Smith, all of Wichita, Jerry Smith of Lawton, Okla., Howard Smith of Prairie Grove, Ark.; daughter, Teresa Spear of Wichita; stepson, Buddy; stepdaughter, Donna Payne, both of Wichita; sisters, Grace Epperson of Marlow, Okla., Luella Fields of Wichita; 36 grandchildren, and 36 great-grandchildren. Mildred Johnson Mildred Larene “Midge” Johnson, 64, of Valley Center, clerk of the 18th Judicial Court for the State of Kansas, died April 6, 2001. Private family service, officiated by Dr. J. Tal Tittsworth, has been held, and private family burial was at Gridley. She was born Aug. 29, 1936, in Gridley, the daughter of John Luthi and Gladys Sanders. They preceded her in death, as did a sister, Eva Williams. She married Eugene F. Johnson on Sept. 21, 1957, in Gridley. He survives. Other survivors include her son, Douglas E. Johnson of Wichita; daughter, Cheryl Keough of Castle Rock, Colo.; brother, Dale Luthi of Gridley; sisters, Laverne Eccles of Gridley, Thelma Black of Valley Center, and two grandchildren. A memorial has been established with the American Cancer Society. Robert Mellinger Robert Dale “Bob” Mellinger, 67, of Valley Center, retired Excel Corp. human resources vice president, died April 6, 2001. Service was April 9 at First United Methodist Church. He was born June 17, 1933, at his parents’ home in Lincoln, Neb., the son of Regina Esta and Oliver Leroy Mellinger. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Ronald Mellinger of Lansing, Mich. He attended Lincoln public schools and later went to Nebraska Wesleyan University in 1951 and 1952, where he played football. He graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1955 with a bachelor’s in business administration. He married Shirley Ann Murphy on Dec. 28, 1954, at Christ Methodist Church, Lincoln, Neb. He was drafted into the Army in December 1955, serving through September 1957. Most of his active duty was at Fort Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska. He was discharged as a first lieutenant in May 1964. He was administrative assistant and sales representative at Banker’s Life of Des Moines. In March 1965, he became plant personnel director for Iowa Beef Packers (IBP) in Dakota City, Neb. He moved to Amarillo, Texas, in January 1970 to work for Missouri Beef Packers (later known as Excel), and then Cargill. He was corporate personnel director until October 1971, when he was promoted to vice president of labor relations. He retired in November 1996, residing in Valley Center. He was the former director of Kansas Food Bank and Kansas Chapter of the Urban League, and was a Wichita Botanica volunteer. He also was a member of Masonic Lodge 110 in Des Moines, Scottish Rite in Sioux City, Iowa, Midian Temple of Wichita and the Nebraska Alumni Association. He and his wife were volunteers for Kansas Special Olympics. Other survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Lori and Jim Hawk of Carrollton, Texas; sons and daughters-in-law, Steve and Julee Mellinger, Bob and Tina Mellinger, all of Wichita, David and Chris Mellinger of Valley Center, Michael Mellinger of Plainview, Texas; sisters and brother-in-law, Wanda Thorn of Lincoln, Neb., Linda and Doyle Stalker of Golden City, Mo.; 18 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Memorials have been established with Kansas Special Olympics and Hospice Inc. Virginia Metzger Virginia “Lucille” Metzger, 87, of Valley Center, produce grower and cook for local restaurants, died April 10, 2001. Service was April 11 at Pleasant Valley cemetery, Bentley. She was born Feb. 14, 1914, in Bentley, the daughter of Samuel Wilson and Sophia Miller. She married Arthur Johnson in 1930 in Bentley. He preceded her in death. She married Francis Metzger of Valley Center in 1975. He survives. She also was preceded in death by a daughter, Charlene Stephens, and four brothers, Leonard Wilson, Everet Wilson, George Wilson and Albert Wilson. Other survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Evan Garland and Glynna Johnson of Wichita; daughter, Beverly Mittman of Ramona, Calif.; brother, Robert Wilson of Las Vegas; sister, Geneva Wilson of Newton; eight grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren. Baker Funeral Home had charge. Alan Branson Alan Dale Branson, 46, of Keller, Texas, formerly of Valley Center, died Feb. 20, 2002. He was a manager of technical services for the Grapevine, Texas, police department. Service was Feb. 23 at First Baptist Church of Grapevine. Survivors include his wife, Nancy, daughters, Kristen Fears, Katelyn Branson; mother, Inez Branson of Valley Center; brothers, Ronald Branson of Wichita, Kenneth Branson of Valley Center, Vernon Branson of Olathe, and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials have been established with Habitat for Humanity or the donor’s choice. Carl Nicholson Carl L. Nicholson, 54, of Aurora, Colo., brother of Connie Lee of Valley Center, died Feb. 15, 2002. He was a retired Boeing electrical engineer. Service was Feb. 22 at Riverside cemetery, Denver, and a memorial service was Feb. 23 at First Congregational Church, Maize. He was born Feb. 19, 1947, the son of Gene and Cecile Nicholson of Maize. He was a 1966 graduate of Maize High School and attended the University of Kansas and Wichita State University, where he graduated in 1973. His hobbies included sculpting, flowers, poetry, horseshoes and long-distance running. He ran in the Boston Marathon, enjoyed competing and still was actively running just prior to his death. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Marvin, formerly of Wichita, and Robert, formerly of Salina, and sisters, Glenda “Gee-Gee,” formerly of Maize, and Donna Frazier, formerly of Valley Center. He was a former resident of Salina, Wichita and Huntsville, Ala. Other survivors include his wife, Lin of Aurora; daughters, Jennifer Nicholson of Nashville, Tenn., Brenda Mills of Shreveport, La., Heather Maynard of Meridianville, Ala., Amanda Nicholson of Huntsville, Ala.; brothers, Charles of Maize, John of Wichita; sisters, Freida Woodruff of Kansas City, Mo., Nancy Grover of Wichita, Jennie Baker of Kaw City, Okla., Linda Pennington of Sedgwick, and grandchildren, Brianna Mills, Mark Maynard. A memorial has been established with track and field scholarship fund, in care of Boeing Wichita Credit Union, 2900 S. Oliver, Wichita 67210. Mary Jones Mary Tippin Jones, 87, of Wichita, mother of Karen E. Kraus of Valley Center, died Feb. 19, 2002. She was a homemaker. Service is at 10 a.m. Friday at Resthaven Mortuary, Wichita. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Arthur Jones, and a son, Col. Charles Edward Jones. Other survivors include her sons, Arthur E. Jones of Burke, Va., Christopher Jones of Hutchinson; daughters, Sue Held of Dayton, Ohio; brother, Ernest E. Tippin Jr., M.D., of Estes Park, Colo.; five grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established with SCCS Home Health and Hospice PA, 1410 N. Woodlawn, Derby 67037. Melvin Dorrah Melvin E. Dorrah, 85, of Wichita, grandfather of Kristi Smith of Kechi, died Feb. 23, 2002. He was a retired Boeing electrician. Service was Feb. 26 at Resthaven Mortuary, Wichita. Other survivors include his daughters, Donna R. Dennis of Bethany, Okla., Shirley K. Comes of Wichita; grandchildren, Craig Wohlschlegel of Shawnee, Okla., Jeffrey Wohlschlegel of Copan, Okla., Roger A. Staley of Towanda, Todd Staley, Tracy Burress, both of Wichita; 13 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Michael March Michael A. “Mike” March, 41, of Valley Center, Boeing Wichita maintenance employee, died Feb. 20, 2002. Service was Feb. 23 at Resthaven Mortuary, Wichita. Survivors include his wife, Diane; son, Christopher of Topeka; daughters, Christina March of El Dorado, Carly March of the home; mother, Bernie March of Haysville; brothers, David March, Ronald March, both of Park City, Frank March of Ponca City, Okla., and sister, Rhonda Rongey of Wichita. A memorial will be established at a later date. Robert Mullins Robert Lee Mullins, 72, of Wichita, father of Randal Mullins of Valley Center, died Feb. 23, 2002. He was a retired U.S. Postal Service letter carrier. Service was Feb. 27 at Valley Center Christian Church with Pastor Doug Fraley officiating. Burial was at Kechi cemetery. He was born Sept. 19, 1929, in Stella, Neb., the son of Clyde Edward Mullins and Opal Surprise McDougal. He married Barbara L. Baldwin on May 24, 1950, in Salem, Neb. She survives of the home. He was preceded in death by his father and a sister, Naomi Wiebel. Other survivors include his son, Jerold Mullins of Princeton, Minn.; daughter, Linda Shepherd of Lansing; mother, Opal Hollenbach of Falls City, Neb.; brothers, Bill Mullins of Falls City, Neb., Don Mullins of Salem, Neb., Jerry Mullins of Ames, Iowa; sisters, Phyllis Davis of Atlantic Beach, Fla., Karen Kanatzar, Dixie Trusty, both of Kingman, Ariz., and seven grandchildren. A memorial has been established with the church building fund. Baker Funeral Home had charge. Sylvia Wilbur Sylvia B. Wilbur, 91, of Wichita, mother of Bill Wilbur of Valley Center, died Feb. 24, 2002. Service was Feb. 26 at Downing & Lahey Mortuary West Chapel and Feb. 27 at West Side Christian Church. She was a lifetime west-side Wichita resident and a member of West Side Christian Church since 1927. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 57 years, Myrnon; son, Robert; son-in-law, Claude Foltz; daughter-in-law, Betty Wilbur, and sister, Vera McGregor. Other survivors include her daughter, Myrna Foltz of Wichita; 13 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with the church, 1819 W. Douglas, Wichita 67213, and Good Samaritan Fund, in care of Presbyterian Manor, 4700 W. 13th, Wichita 67212. Viola Turner Viola Lois Mullins Turner, 84, of Valley Center, homemaker, died Feb. 21, 2002. Service was Feb. 26 at First United Methodist Church. Burial was at Kechi cemetery. She was born May 14, 1917, in Wichita, the daughter of John Thomas Mullins and Leona Ethel DeVore. She married Leon Jacob Turner on Aug. 7, 1938, at Wichita. She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant daughter, Ramona Turner; brothers, Wilbur Mullins, John Thomas Mullins and Kenneth Mullins, and sisters, Vera Schnoor, Eleanor Blaisdell and Wanda Mullins. Survivors include her sons, Carl Turner, Kent Turner, Tom Turner, all of Valley Center; brother, Lee Mullins of Wichita; sister, Hazel Barkley of Littleton, Colo.; 11 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established with Hospice Care of Kansas. Baker Funeral home had charge. Jean Matson Jean L. Matson, 79, of Augusta, brother of Lonnie Matson of Valley Center, died Feb. 3, 2002. He was a Boeing machinist. Service was Feb. 6 at Hillside Funeral Home, Augusta. Other survivors include his wife, Virginia; son, Ivan Matson of Tulsa, Okla.; daughter, Brenda Church of Beaumont, Texas; brother, Milton Matson of Gilford, Wash., and one grandchild. A memorial has been established with Leon Senior Center Building Fund, 111 S. Main, Box 308, Leon, Kan. 67074. Marvin Allen Marvin Granville Allen, 82, of Altamont, father of Marilyn Mooney of Valley Center, died Feb. 5, 2002. Visitation is from 7 to 8 tonight (Thursday) at Bath Funeral Home, Altamont. Service is at 1 p.m. Friday at Fairlawn cemetery, Hutchinson, with Rev. Bobby Massey officiating. He was born June 23, 1919, at West Mineral, the son of Albert Ray Allen and Jennie Mae Francis. He married Virginia Rae Scates on March 27, 1937. She died Feb. 27, 1989. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He worked for Southwestern Bell in Cherryvale, Hutchinson and Independence, retiring after 42 years of service. Other survivors include his son, Ronald Lee Allen of Tampa, Fla.; daughters, Margaret Sue Renfro of Altamont, Jennie Brown of Pittsburg; 11 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established with Dennis United Methodist Church, in care of the funeral home, Box 325, Altamont. Arthur Mathis Arthur Durward Mathis, 85, of Valley Center, owner of Mathis Radio & TV and Mathis Mobile Home Court, died May 8, 2002. Service was May 10 at Valley Center Christian Church. Burial was at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Wichita. He was born March 15, 1916, in Diamond, Mo., the son of Arthur Mathis and Beulah Keagy. They preceded him in death, as did a sister, Laura Gilmore. He married Helen M. Swearingen on Aug. 12, 1948, at Bentonville, Ark. She survives of the home. Other survivors include his daughters, Linda Delgado of Valley Center, Jody Abner of Elkins, Ark., Joyce Brake of Latham; six grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with the church and Trinity Hospice. Baker Funeral Home had charge. Alta Southards Alta M. Ellis Southards, 85, of Hutchinson, mother of Walter Southards Jr. of Valley Center, died April 2, 2002. She was a Broadacres Retirement Home nurse aide. Service was April 6 at Johnson and Sons Funeral Home. Other survivors include her sons, Kenneth of Hutchinson, Ronald of South Hutchinson, Bruce of Partridge; daughters, Janet Bibbs, Sharon Yoder, both of Hutchinson; twin sister, Alcha Snook of Hutchinson; 20 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren, and eight great-great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established with the American Heart Association. DeWitt McEntire DeWitt “Mac” McEntire, 81, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Kent and Kathleen McEntire of Valley Center, died April 11, 2002. He owned Jayhawk Optical until his retirement. Service was April 13 in St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, Wichita, with Rev. Dr. Helen R. Betenbaugh of St. Alban’s and Rev. Albert Schuessler of Faith Bible Baptist Church, Valley Center, officiating. Honorary pallbearers were his grandchildren. Inurnment will be at Kechi cemetery, Kechi, at a later date. Esther Edmond Esther Roberta Edmond, 83, of Wichita, mother of Mary George of Valley Center, died April 12, 2002. She was a homemaker. Service was April 15 at Old Mission Mortuary. Other survivors include her sons, Bob of Augusta, Bill of Wichita; daughter, Jerolene Cornell of Towanda; 10 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established with Peabody Community Living Center, Peabody. Gary Baxter Gary Joe Baxter, 52, of Wichita, son of Doris Baxter and brother of Darrell Jarman, both of Valley Center, died April 14, 2002. He was an auto mechanic and tow truck driver. No service. The body was cremated. He was born Aug. 21, 1949, in Wichita, the son of Floyd Martin Baxter and Doris Irene Faulkner. He married Sharon Perkins. She survives. His father preceded him in death. Other survivors include his sons, Gary Joe Baxter Jr. of Arkansas, Jamie Baxter of Missouri; stepsons, Coy Meikle, William Meikle, both of Wichita; daughter, Ruth Ann Baxter of Wichita; stepdaughter, Tosha Schofield of Wichita; sister, Letha Ritter of Wichita, and 15 grandchildren. Baker Funeral Home had charge. Marilyn Mackey Marilyn Ruth Weseloh Mackey, 65, of Derby, mother and mother-in-law of Mary and Rodney Schumock of Park City, died April 15, 2002. Visitation is from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today (Thursday) at Smith Mortuary, Derby. Service is at 2 p.m. Friday at Faith Lutheran Church, Derby. Burial will be in El Paso cemetery, Derby. She was preceded in death by her father, Arnold Weseloh. Other survivors include her husband, Robert W. Mackey of Derby; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Nicole Mackey of Hominy, Okla.; daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Jim Kiker of Haysville; brother, John Weseloh of Yates Center; sisters, Lois Burris of Iola, Pat Fronk of Sun City, Ariz., Janet Clarkson of Houston, Texas; mother, Clara Weseloh of Moran, and 10 grandchildren: Brad, Amy, Drew and Carrie Kiker, Quinton Pogue, Joey and Jeremy Schumock, and Frankie, Aaron and Luke Mackey. A memorial has been established with Faith Lutheran Preschool, 214 S. Derby, Derby, Kan. 67037. Morgan Rudell Morgan Rudell, 77, of Edna, sister of Nancy Brim and Reda Luna of Valley Center, died April 12, 2002. She was a former waitress. Service was April 17 at North Edna cemetery. Other survivors include her sons, Sid Pruett of Edna, Churchel Pruett of Wichita; sister, Ruby Slaughty of Wichita; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Ford-Wulf-Bruns Funeral Service, Coffeyville. Raymond Hutchens Raymond Hutchens, 90, of Galesburg, brother of Juanita Purkey of Valley Center, died April 14, 2002. He was a retired U.S.D. 101 bus driver and custodian. Service is at 10:30 a.m. today (Thursday) at Galesburg Christian Church. Other survivors include his wife, Roberta; daughter, Cheryl Melton of Madison, Rebecca Newberry of Topeka; brother, George of Bella Vista, Ark.; sister, Nellie Fry of Wichita; two grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established with Hidden Haven Christian Camp. Carson-Wall Funeral Home, Parsons, has charge. Newton man killed in 3-vehicle crash Charles Hart A collision involving three vehicles on the interstate resulted in the death of one driver Friday morning. The crash occurred about 7:45 a.m. Friday on 135 near 61st Street North. Charles Hart, 69, of Newton, was killed. Hart was driving south in a 1986 Ford van when he pulled onto the outside shoulder and stopped. He then drove across both southbound lanes to try to make a U-turn in the median, but a 1996 semi driven by David Carroll of Haysville collided with the Ford. Carroll, 42, was driving south. Carroll swerved to avoid the Ford and entered the northbound lanes on 135. As a result, a northbound 2000 Peterbuilt with a trailer struck the semi, slid across the median and also hit the Ford. Brian Andres, 34, of Newton, was driving the Peterbuilt. He was transported to Wesley Medical Center, but he and Carroll were not seriously injured. Hart was transported to Via Christi-St. Francis, where he was pronounced dead. There were no passengers in any of the vehicles. Alice Bowen Alice Evelyn Rogers Bowen, 85, of Wichita, aunt of Jim Skidmore of Valley Center, died March 24, 2002. She was a retired hairdresser and salon (Shreveport, La.) owner and operator. Private family service. Other survivors include her nephew, Mike Burns of Houston, and niece, Bertha Rush of Wichita. Baker Funeral Home had charge. Kathryn Dunlap Kathryn Louise Dunlap, 87, of Wichita, mother of Morris Dunlap of Valley Center, died March 25, 2002. She was a homemaker and Ketteman’s Bakery clerk. Service is at 10 a.m. today (Thursday) at Cochran Mortuary, Wichita. Graveside service is at 11:30 a.m. today at Greenwood cemetery, Newton. Other survivors include her husband, Merle; daughters, Rebecca Blasdel of Boise, Idaho, Kendra Moase of Oshawa, Ontario; brother, Charles Lewellen of Newton; stepsister, Beth Martin of Wichita; three grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established with Mount Olive Christian Church, 3700 E. Pawnee, Wichita 67218, and Fellowship of John Kansas Christian Home, 1035 S.E. Third, Newton, Kan. 67114. Laverne Strong LaVerne W. “Verne” Strong, 85, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Lynda and Ray Woods of Valley Center, died March 23, 2002. He was a retired Cessna Aircraft Co. tool and die maker, Century Plastics of El Dorado partner and local realtor. Service was Wednesday at Central Christian Church, Wichita. He was an avid sports fan, particularly Wichita State baseball, Iowa Hawkeyes and the New York Yankees. Before leaving Sioux City, he managed a local adult baseball team and served as referee for high school basketball games. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pearl, in 1996, and brothers, Chester, Edwin and Paul Strong. Other survivors include his stepgrandchildren and spouses, Mindy and Tony Treadwell of Lee’s Summit, Mo., Debbie and Gary Bushyhead of Arkansas City; six stepgreat-grandchildren; five step-great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. A memorial has been established with the church benevolence fund, 2900 N. Rock Road, Wichita 67226. Maxine Riley M. Maxine Riley, 76, of Wichita, sister of Don Goodrum of Valley Center, died March 25, 2002. She was a retired Vetrans Administration and Wesley Medical Center PBX operator. Service is at 10 a.m. Friday at Broadway Mortuary, Wichita. Graveside service is at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Byron-Amorita cemetery, Amorita, Okla. She was preceded in death by her husband, Delbert W. Riley Sr., and a son, Delbert W. Riley Jr. Other survivors include her sons, Richard Riley of Wichita, Michael Riley of Tucson, Ariz.; daughter, Barbara Midiros of Raytown, Mo.; sisters, Val Tucker, Alma Portra, both of Cobb, Calif.; 11 grandchildren, and 15 great-gandchildren. Norma Thompson Norma M. Thompson, 89, of rural Valley Center, died March 24, 2002. Service was March 27 at Furley United Methodist Church. Graveside service was Wednesday at Maple Wood cemetery, Barnes. She was born March 12, 1913, at Barnes, the daughter of Matt Knedlik and Edith Darymple. She was a graduate of Barnes High School and taught in one-room grade schools near Barnes. She married Rolland Beem in 1937. He preceded her in death in 1961. She married Eugene Thompson in 1967. He survives. She was a member of Furley United Methodist Church. Other survivors include her sons, Dallas Beem, Bruce Beem, both of Longton; daughters, Joyce McBeath of Washington, Sharon Ferguson of Longton, Mona Rippey of Kimberling City, Mo., Joyce McQuillan of Grandview, Mo.; brothers, Norton Knedlik of McCook, Neb., Virgil Knedlik of Mesa, Ariz.; sister, Wilma Smith of St. Mary’s; 10 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with the church and SCCS Hospice of Derby. Lamb-Nutter Mortuary had charge. Vesta Wildman Vesta A. Wildman, 88, of Haysville, mother of Jerry Decker of Park City, died March 25, 2002. She was a homemaker. Service is at 10 a.m. today (Thursday) at Smith Mortuary. Other survivors include her daughters, Darline Smith of Thornton, Colo., Eralene Diedrich of Haysville, Arlene “Ann” Baker of Clearwater, Irene “Kay” Ensley of Wichita; 22 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. William Weir William Thomas “Tom” Weir Jr., 82, of Wichita, father of Richard Weir of Valley Center, died March 26, 2002. She was a retired real estate broker. Service is at 2 p.m. Friday at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church, Wichita. He was born July 24, 1919, in Carthage, Miss., the son of William Thomas Weir Sr. and Dolly Ball. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois, in 1994. Other survivors include his wife, Ouida; daughters, Linda Weir-Enegren, Dixie Lee Smith, both of Wichita; stepson, Johnny Grace of Meridian, Miss.; brother, Laurel G. Weir, sister, Alice Lovorn, both of Philadelphia, Miss.; 16 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Memorials have been established with the church and Rainbows United. Resthaven Mortuary has charge. Bill Clark Bill Clark, 78, of Wichita, brother of Carol Jean Hunsinger of Valley Center, died Sept. 21, 2002. He was a Trees Unlimited lumber wholesale dealer. Service was Sept. 25 at Roxbury, Kan., United Parish. Other survivors include his wife, Maxine; sons, Randy of Salina, Barry of Dallas; brother, Larry of Roxbury; sister, Maxine Magnuson of Bridgeport, and two grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the American Heart Association, Trinity United Methodist Church of Lindsborg or Roxbury United Parish. Hays-Christens Funeral Home, Lindsborg, had charge. Caroline Richards Caroline Rose Richards, 69, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Susan and Chuck Thompson of Valley Center, died Sept. 17, 2002. She was a homemaker. Graveside service was Sept. 20 at Maize Park cemetery, Maize. She was born Feb. 25, 1933, in Milwaukee, Wis., the daughter of John Doffek and Edna Seifert. She was preceded in death by a son, Charles. Other survivors include her husband, Arnold; son, Ron of Wichita; daughters and sons-in-law, Pam and Larry Allen of Tulsa, Okla., Denise and Rick Stone of Wichita; brothers, Donald Doffek, Johnnie Doffek, Wallace Doffek, all of Milwaukee; sisters, LaVerne Mays of Houston, Evelyn Stade of Milwaukee, and grandchildren, Casey Hatfield, Caitlyn Thompson, Charlene Thompson and Chas Thompson, Sidney and Dylan Stone, Jennifer Padden, Charli and Calli Richards. Downing and Lahey Mortuary West, Wichita, had charge. Kathryn Stewart Kathryn Adelle Stewart, 93, of Galveston, Texas, mother of Robert Stewart of Valley Center, died Sept. 8, 2002. Visitation with family is at 3 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Chapel of the Flint Hills, Council Grove. Graveside service is at 3:45 p.m. Saturday at Greenwood cemetery. She was a former Council Grove and Salina resident. Other survivors include her son, Larry Stewart of Galveston; daughter, LeAnn Suderman of Newton; five grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Kimberly Armstrong Kimberly K. Armstrong, 28, of Valley Center, Personal Touch Day Spa cosmetologist, died Sept. 19, 2002. Service was Sept. 23 at Calvary Baptist Church. Burial was at Elsmore, Kan., cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Ty, son, Jordon David, daughter, Jaimee Renee, all of the home; parents, David and Mary Daniels of Owasso, Okla.; sister, Amy Daniels of Owasso; grandfather, Orval Daniels of Wichita, and grandmother, Patsy McCune of Derby. A memorial has been established with the Jaimee and Jordon Armstrong Fund, in care of Intrust Bank, 142 N. Ash, Valley Center. Cochran Mortuary had charge. Robert Alexander Robert “Bob” Alexander, 79, of Newton, brother of Willa Smith of Valley Center, died Sept. 18, 2002. He was a retired apartment maintenance man. Service was Sept. 23 at Petersen Funeral Home, Newton. Other survivors include his wife, L. Evelyn; son, Mike Gordon of Wichita; daughter, Debra White of Charleston, S.C.; brother, Wayne of Wellington; sisters, Eunice Schmidt, Barbara Chard, both of Newton, Betty Fowler of Pueblo, Colo; 10 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. Ethel Pettegrew-Beheler Ethel Marie Gabbert Pettegrew-Beheler, 83, of Maize, mother of Charles David and Michelle Pettegrew of Valley Center, died Aug. 7, 2002. She was a retired American Electric shipping clerk. Service was Aug. 10 at Maize United Methodist Church with Pastor Burr Crickard officiating. She was born Nov. 27, 1919, in Wichita, the daughter of William Gabbert and Ethel May Comstock. They preceded her in death, as did her sons, Gerald and Leonard; a sister, Mary Henry; brothers, Charles, Wilbur, Jim, Harold, Jack and Ralph Gabbert, and her husband, Richard N. Beheler, who died in 1966. Other survivors include her sons and daughters, Richard and Michelle Pettegrew of Maize; brother, Jim Gabbert, sister, Geneva Hewlett, both of Phoenix; grandchildren, Lynette Turney, Sonia Fuller Todd, Gary, Robert and David Pettegrew, and stepgrandchildren, Joe Periera, Justin and Jason Carlson. A memorial has been established with the Alzheimer’s Association. Wulf-Ast Mortuary, Colwich, had charge. Juanita Jacobs Juanita G. Jacobs, 84, of Hutchinson, mother of Wallace Jacobs of Valley Center, died Aug. 10, 2002. She was a former U.S.D. 308 cook and custodian and retired Cessna Aircraft Co. employee. Service was Aug. 14 at Fairlawn Burial Park. Other survivors include her sons, Gary Jacobs, K. Clark Jacobs, daughter, Gaye Stach, all of Hutchinson; 11 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established with Pleasant View Home Pet Therapy Program. Johnson & Sons Funeral Home had charge. Marguerite Holder Marguerite M. Gosch Holder, 76, of Norwich, mother and mother-in-law of Connie and Terry Ishman of Valley Center, died Aug. 8, 2002. She was a retired Delta Electric Supply secretary and homemaker. Service was Aug. 10 at Norwich United Methodist Church. Other survivors include her husband, Robert; sons and daughters-in-law, Brad and Stephanie, Dell and Denna, all of Norwich, Wayne and Beverly of Cheney; daughter, Gayle Asbury of Norwich; 12 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Norwich High School Alumni Scholarship Fund and Trinity Hospice. Livingston Funeral Home, Kingman, had charge. Debra "Debbie" Jones Debra M. Jones, 40, of Valley Center, died July 24, 2002. She was an employee of Garten's Music. Visitation with family is from 5 to 7 tonight (Thursday) at Baker Funeral Home, Valley Center. A memorial service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Faith Bible Baptist Church in Valley Center, and at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church in Covington, Okla. Survivors include her husband, Lynn; sons, Jesse, Aaron, both of the home; parents, Melvin and Jodene Carter of Covington, Okla.; brother, Jon Carter of Dublin, Ohio. A memorial has been established to help find a cure for breast cancer in Debbie's honor through the funeral home. Donations also may be sent to the Komen Foundation, Box 650309, Dallas, Texas 75265. Helen Reffner Helen L. Reffner, 84, of Junction City, Wis., formerly of Valley Center, died July 3, 2002. She was a grade school teacher. Memorial service was July 8 at the Moravian Church, Rudolph, Wis., with Rev. Ole Andersen officiating. Burial was at Forest Hill Mausoleum, Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. She was born Sept. 6, 1917, in El Dorado, the daughter of Jess Harrington and Jessie Bruce Harrington. She married Donald R. Reffner on Aug. 4, 1937, in Valley Center. They moved from Kansas to Peoria, Ill., living there until the fall of 1948 when they moved to Junction City, Wis. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband in November 1979; a son, James, and a brother, Harold. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Charles Tom and Delores; daughters and sons-in-law, Lucretia and Donald Ross of Michigan, Jessica and Nelson Carr of Alabama; seven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in her name with the church. Ritchay Funeral Home, Wisconsin Rapids, had charge. Thomas Yocom Thomas Arthur Yocom, 58, of Sedgwick, automotive industry technician and instructor, died July 23, 2002. Service is at 10 a.m. Saturday at Baker Funeral Home Chapel, Valley Center. Burial will be at Monday at Linwood cemetery, Logan, Iowa. He was born March 13, 1944, in Elgin, Ill., the son of Arthur F. Yocom and Wilma Stirtz. They preceded him in death, as did a sister, Catherine Yocom. He married Elaine J. Loewen on July 12, 1974 at Omaha, Neb. She survives. Other survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Stacy Cianci, and grandson, Brock Michael Cianci, all of Morrison, Colo. Charles Bourassa Charles Patrick Bourassa, 67, of Wichita, formerly of Valley Center, died June 20, 2002. He was a mathematician. Private service. Survivors include his sons, Timothy of Olathe, Charles of New Mexico, Star Hubbard of Wichita; daughter, Christina Myers of Wichita; sisters, JoAnn Roberts, Wanda Autry, both of Wichita, and one great-grandchild. Old Mission Mortuary had charge. Floyd Ramsey Floyd T. Ramsey, 95, formerly of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Roger and Marge Ramsey of Valley Center, died June 24, 2002. He was a retired Local Union 83 boilermaker. Service is at 10 a.m. Saturday at Resthaven Mortuary, Wichita. He was born April 12, 1907, in Stillwater, Okla. He grew up on several ranches in the Stillwater-Yale areas. He attended welding school in Joplin, Mo., and worked at Darby Boatyards in Leavenworth during World War II. He was a member of Boilermakers Local 83 in Kansas City, Mo., building electric plants and refineries in Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri and Tennessee. He moved to Valley Center in 1956, where he lived until he moved to Bushton in 1998. He was preceded in death by his wife, Agnes, on May 10, 1988. Other survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Stan and Shirley Ramsey of Bushton; three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren, and numerous great-great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces. James Moore James Moore, 69, of Wichita, father of Lora Roberts of Valley Center, died June 18, 2002. He was the owner of Moore’s Automotive. Service was June 22 at Westside Freewill Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by a son, Tony Moore; granddaughter, Emily Roberts; brother, Hugh Moore, and sister, Amy Fulks. Other survivors include his wife, Fanny; sons, Randall James Moore, Daniel Charles Moore, both of Wichita; daughter, Sonya Busby of Wichita; brother, Claude Moore of Wichita; sister, Vada Parks, Laura Taylor, Imarose Halpain, Shelby Jean Osborn, Lela Branscum, all of Mountain View, Ark., and grandchildren, Dustan Roberts, Zach Moore, Jacob Busby, Eli Moore, Claire Busby, all of Wichita. A memorial has been established with Victory in the Valley, 917 N. Market, Wichita 67214. Resthaven Mortuary had charge. Kathy Rothe Kathy Rothe, 57, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Tim and Yolanda Thomas of Valley Center, died June 20, 2002. She was a Maize Public School special education teacher. Service was June 24 at Aldersgate United Methodist Church. Other survivors include her husband, Jerry; daughters and son-in-law, Haley and B.J. Majernik of Shawnee, Jeanette Thomas of Overland Park; parents, Jef and Kay Farmer of Wichita; stepdaughters and spouses, Teresa and Bruce Ott, Rene and Darren Dysart, all of Maize; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jeffrey and Ramona Farmer of Clive, Iowa, Daniel and Lynne Farmer of Bangor, Mich., and grandchildren, Katie and B.J. Ott, Meg and Allie Dysart, all of Maize. A memorial has been established with the Kathleen Rothe Teacher Education Scholarship Fund in care of Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 7901 W. 21st North, Wichita 67205. Downing & Lahey Mortuary West had charge. Melvin Haley Melvin E. Haley, 95, of Wichita, brother of Arlene Girk of Valley Center, died June 21, 2002. He was a retired barber. Service was June 25 at White Chapel cemetery. Other survivors include his son, James of Colorado Springs; five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established with Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 1321 E. Seventh, Winfield 67156. Broadway Mortuary had charge. Paul Cox Paul Marvin Cox, 73, of Park City, retired Cessna Aircraft Co. employee of 39 years, died June 20, 2002. Service was June 25 at Evangel Assembly of God. He was born March 8, 1929, in Wichita, the son of Zeb and Ethel Cox. They preceded him in death. He married Cecile Mae Thomison on July 1, 1947, in Wichita. She survives of the home. He was a member of the church, Chisholm Trail Seniors Inc. of Park City and the Park City Pride committee. He served in the Army Air Force from 1948 to 1949. He was a member of the Evangels Choir and worked for the American Red Cross Good Neighbor meal program after his retirement. He served two and a half years on the Park City City Council and was president of Chisholm Trail Seniors in 2001. Other survivors include his sons, Marvin of Riverside, Calif., Eldon of Myakka City, Fla., Mark of Wichita; daughters, Elaine Gaskill of Wichita, Paula Shuler, Connie Chaple, both of Park City; 16 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with the church and Chisholm Trail Seniors. Hillside Funeral Home West had charge. W. Cecil Armstrong W. Cecil Armstrong, 84, of Andover, grandmother of Amy and Paul Galyon of Kechi, died Aug. 6, 2004. He was a retired automotive instructor. Service was Aug. 10 at Countryside Christian Church, Wichita. Other survivors include his wife, Wanda; son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Elizabeth Armstrong of Wichita; brother and sister-in-law, Douglas and Verda Wallen of Carthage, Mo.; grandchildren and spouses, Allison and Mike Simon of Clearwater, Seth Armstrong of Wichita; great-grandchildren, Cody Galyon, Grace Simon. A memorial has been established with the church vision building fund, 1919 S. Rock Road, Wichita 67207. Webb-Shinkle Mortuary, Clearwater, had charge. Sylvia Kibbe Sylvia Ernestine Kibbe, 67, of Wichita, daughter of Laura Lee and sister of Kay Lee, both of Valley Center, died Aug. 6, 2004, at her daughter’s home in Rancho Cordova, Calif. Service was Aug. 11 at Cochran Mortuary, Wichita. She was a 1954 graduate of North High School. She married her high school sweetheart, Bill Kibbe Jr., who preceded her in death. Other survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Lisa Kibbe of Austin, Texas; daughters and sons-in-law, Laurie Kibbe and Mike Kopriva of San Jose, Calif., Stephanie and Michael Cardenaz of Rancho Cordova, Kathy and Barry McKinney of Jackson, Miss.; grandchildren, Philip, Rick, Jeff, Robert, Tiffany, Kelly, Casey, Charlie, Jamie; and great-grandchildren, Alexis and Sequoia. A memorial has been established with the American Cancer Society 435 S. Broadway, Suite 100, Wichita 67202. Pauline Ledgerwood Pauline J. Ledgerwood, 76, of Andover, stepmother of Marilyn Zimmerman of Valley Center, died Aug. 3, 2004. Service was Aug. 9 at Federated Church, Whitewater. She was a former Whitewater resident. Other survivors include her sons, Raymond Spedding of Miami, Fla., Charles Spedding of Wichita, Shawn Spedding of Lee Summit, Mo.; daughter, Debbie Hardman of Wichita; stepsons, Terry Ledgerwood of Whitewater, Steve Ledgerwood of Eureka; sister, Elizabeth Shields of Wichita; 14 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established with Whitewater Grade School. Lamb Funeral Home, Whitewater, had charge. Edra Waggoner Edra Lee Holt Waggoner, 60, of Wichita, retired office specialist at J.C. Penney’s, died Aug. 9, 2004. Service is at 10 a.m. today (Thursday) at West Side Church of God, 1900 McCormick, Wichita, and at 2:30 p.m. at Forest Park cemetery, Anthony. She was born July 8, 1944, in Wichita, the daughter of Roland “Bill” Lee Holt and Alvora Paulin Horsley. She retired from J.C. Penney’s Inc., Wichita, after 27 years. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Ron and John Holt; parents-in-law, Vincent and Jewell Waggoner. Survivors include her husband, Eugene Waggoner of the home; son, Chris Waggoner; sister, Linda Payne; brothers, David and Alan Holt, all of Wichita. A memorial has been established with the church. Baker Funeral Home has charge. Crescencio Flores Crescencio Flores, 80, of Wichita, father of Vicky Fields of Park City, died Aug. 4, 2004. He was a retired receiving supervisor for Pratt Lambert. Service is at 11 a.m. Saturday at Lakeview Funeral Home, Wichita. He was preceded in death by a sister, Rachel. Other survivors include his wife, Rosie Flores of Andover; sons, Mark Flores, Bobby Flores; daughters, Ruth Morris, Christine Godetz, Terry Adams, Susan Davis, Kathy Choens, Barbara Goosen, all of Andover, Judy Kennedy of Sedgwick; brothers, James of Newton, Elias, Arthur, Danny, all of Wichita; sisters, Erlinda, Martha, Mary Ann, all of Wichita, Molly of Colorado; 27 grandchildren; and 36 great-grandchildren. David Brewer David Clair Brewer, 38, of Valley Center, died Aug. 9, 2004. Services are pending. Bryant Funeral Home has charge. William Robison William Roy Robison, 55, of Dodge City, son of Joe and Helen Robison of Valley Center, died June 25, 2002. He worked in wall paneling sales and delivery and at Boeing, Beech and Coleman. Memorial service is at 10 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, Valley Center. Private family burial will be at a later date at Ness City cemetery. He was born June 15, 1947, in Dodge City, the son of Joseph O. Robison and Helen L. Jaehde. He was a 1965 graduate of Wichita Heights High School. A Vietnam veteran, he had resided in Dodge City for the past seven years. Other survivors include his brothers, Tom Robison of Topeka, Jon Robison of Olathe; three nieces; one nephew, and two great-nieces. A memorial has been established with the Kansas Soldiers Home Activities Department, Ft. Dodge, Kan. Baker Funeral Home has charge. Carrol Poynter Carrol M. Poynter Sr., 78, of Wichita, father of Darlene Cornfield of Valley Center, died Nov. 11, 2002. He was the founder of Carrol’s Delivery, which was celebrating 40 years of service. Memorial service was Nov. 14 at Graceway Community Church, Wichita. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Cindy Poynter, and half-sister, LaDoris McRoberts. Other survivors include his wife, Mariann; sons, Carrol M. Poynter Jr. of Lido Beach, Fla., A.C. Poynter of Maize; daughters, Elizabeth Walter of Mississippi, Sandy Bell of Phoenix; brother, Vernon Lee Poynter of Fort Worth, Texas; half-brother, Archie Francis of LaCrescenta, Calif.; half-sisters, Janice Muhlenbeck of Wenatchee, Wash., Bonnie Casper of Caldwell, Idaho, Elaine Reid of Saginaw, Mich.; grandchildren, Aubrey Poynter-Winegarner, Crystal Perry, Billy Bowler, Alex Cornfield, Cary Cornield, Maile Cornfield, Shealee Poynter, McKenna Poynter, T.C. Poynter, and great-grandson, Gage Wooton. A memorial has been established with Seeing Eye, Morristown, N.J. Old Mission Mortuary had charge. June Spencer June Elizabeth Saunders Spencer, 82, of Valley Center, retired Abilene Elementary lunchroom aide, died Nov. 17, 2002. Service was Nov. 20 at First United Methodist Church. Burial was at Kechi Township cemetery, Kechi. She was born June 19, 1920, in Longford, the daughter of George C. Saunders and Daisy L. Krieger. She married Ralph L. Spencer on Aug. 2, 1939, in Kechi. He preceded her in death, as did her parents, brothers John and Cliff Saunders and a sister, Betty Stauffer. Survivors include her son, Jim Spencer of Valley Center; daughters, Joan McHughes of Valley Center, Patricia Haas of Wichita; sisters, Daisy Bland of Orlando, Fla., Georgia Baum of Daytona Beach, Fla.; five grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with the church and with Deaf & Hard of Hearing Service, Wichita. Baker Funeral Home had charge. Marie McKinnell Marie H. McKinnell, 99, of Maize, died Nov. 18, 2002. Service is at 4 p.m. today (Thursday) at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Valley Center. She was born July 29, 1903, and raised in New Jersey. At 14, she became the first driver of the DuPont company’s new motorcar. She toured the East Coast demonstrating the new automobile. She met her husband, Robert T. Hudson, in Lawrenceville, Va. He operated Hudson Lumber Company and she was president of the Brunswick County homemaking board, superintendent of children’s work in the Women’s Society of Christian Service and led two 4-H clubs. She was named the county’s outstanding woman of the year in 1939 for home demonstration work. After several years as secretary-treasurer of Hudson Lumber, she ran the company after her husband’s death. While in Maize, she met and married Luther A. McKinnell, a retired postman and garage owner who raised and sold cut flowers. She assisted with the business. She was grand matron and a lifelong member of the Eastern Star, and was head cook for Maize schools for more than 20 years. She was an active member of the church. She was preceded in death by her husbands and two children, Ted Hudson and Winona Elna Hudson Drum Chacksfield. Survivors include her daughter-in-law, Elvi Hudson of Duluth, Minn.; eight grandchildren, David Drum of Los Angeles, Vickey Best of Longmont, Colo., Jo Aleen Gosnell of Lyons, Colo., Ellery Paul Chacksfield of Jamul, Calif., Jane Marie Wenzel of Omaha, Neb., Thomas Hudson, Mary Beth Hudson, Robert Hudson, all of Duluth; 15 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with Make-A-Wish Foundation of Kansas. Scott Livingston Scott R. Livingston, 46, of Park City, aviation maintenance technician, died Nov. 6, 2002. Memorial service is at 11 a.m. Friday at Northwest Hanger at Boeing, contact Lora Boys at 523-5511 for authorization badges. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Rossetta Livingston. Survivors include his brother and sister-in-law, Dirk Peter and Darline Livingston of Nipomo, Calif.; uncle, John Woods of Wisconsin. A memorial has been established with B-29 Restoration Project, U.S. Aviation Museum, in care of Lora Boys K70-02, The Boeing Company, Box 7730, Wichita, Kan. 67227-7730. Downing and Lahey Mortuary East has charge. Alvena Grantz Alvena Fern Thompson Grantz, 80, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Ronald and Juanita Grantz of Valley Center, died Nov. 4, 2002. She was a retired Southwestern Bell Telephone operator and bookkeeper. Service was Nov. 7 at Trinity Baptist Church, Wichita. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther James Grantz, on March 1, 2002. Other survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Jeanne Grantz of Ponca City, Okla.; brother and sister-in-law, Marvin and Wilma Thompson of Blackwell, Okla.; sister and brother-in-law, Bertie Lou and Robert Colwell of Tonkawa, Okla.; grandchildren and spouses, Robert and Janell Grantz, James and Tammy Grantz, Ronda and Alvin Federico, Jennifer and Byron Campbell, Lori Grantz, Jason Grantz; and great-grandchildren, Alannah Federico, Ashley Federico, Aubrey Grantz, Dakota Cowen, Ethan Grantz. A memorial has been established with the church. Hillside Funeral Home East had charge. Denzel Morisset Denzel Ray Morisset, 48, of Wichita, service station attendant, died Nov. 8, 2002. Private family memorial service. He was born in Wichita, the son of Glen Marvin Morisset and Alma Mae Phillips. They preceded him in death, as did a sister, Judy Christian. Survivors include his brothers, Marvin Morisset, Dale Morisset, and sister, Donna Hubbard, all of Wichita. Baker Funeral Home had charge. Mary Mouser Mary Elizabeth Mouser, 86, of Wichita, grandmother of Derek J. and Melissa Rindt of Valley Center, died Nov. 7, 2002. She was a retired teacher and homemaker. Service was Nov. 11 at First Presbyterian Church Chapel, Wichita. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles H. Mouser; son, David C. Mouser; brother, Carson Elder, and parents, Emil and Lenore Elder. Other survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth A. and Craig Rindt of Wichita; brothers, James D. Elder of Houston, Calvin Elder of Manitou Springs, Colo. A memorial has been established with Great Plains Nature Center, 6232 E. 29th North, Wichita 67220. Downing and Lahey Mortuary East had charge. Tracy Vandeventer Tracy Suzann Moore Vandeventer, 37, St. Joseph mental health technician, died Jan. 24, 2005. Service is at 1 p.m. today (Thursday) at Riverlawn Christian Church, Wichita. She was born Feb. 26, 1967, in Normal, Ill., and lived most of her life in Wichita. She was preceded in death by her mother, Peggy Sue Gage, and adopted father, Gary Keith Moore. Survivors include her husband, Jason; son, Dillan; father, Jim Lindamood of El Dorado; brother, Jamie Lindamood of Kansas City, Mo.; grandmother, Ruth Lindamood of Wichita; father- and mother-in-law, Jerry and Linda Vandeventer of Wichita; and uncles and aunts, Jack and Ruene Gage, Tom and Sharon Coggins, all of Arkansas City. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with Vandeventer Family Memorial Fund in care of Sunflower Bank, 4101 E. Harry, Wichita 67218. Baker Funeral Home has charge. Nancy Stein Nancy Jean Stein, 72, of Wichita, died Jan. 24, 2005. She was a homemaker. Service was Jan. 26 at Kechi cemetery, Kechi. She was born Nov. 9, 1932, in Ponca City, Okla., the daughter of William Hughes and Effie McClung. She married Bill Stein on Aug. 9, 1951, in Valley Center. He survives. She was an active supporter of 4-H, an avid golfer, a fan of most sports, and enjoyed bowling, fishing and gardening. She was a lifetime member of the Valley Center Eastern Star. Other survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Martin and Mona Stein of Sedgwick, Bill Jr. and LaDonna Stein of Wichita; grandchildren, Billy III, Samantha and Doug Erwin, Zach Stein, Johnathon and Bradley Murray; and great-grandchild, Tristan Erwin. A memorial has been established with the 4-H Extension Foundation, 7001 W 21st North, Wichita 67205. Cochran Mortuary had charge. Laura Jarred Laura Katherine Jarred, 79, of Butler, Mo., died Jan. 21, 2005. Service was Jan. 24 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel, Butler, with Pastor Geoff Bare officiating, and Tuesday at Kechi cemetery, Kechi. She was born Jan. 27, 1925, in Amoret, Mo., the daughter of William McKinley Scybert and Serena Belle Braden. She married James Loran Jarred on March 1, 1944, in Mound City. She worked as a sales clerk for an aircraft manufacturing plant in San Diego. In 1965, she began working for TG&Y in Park City. She moved to Butler in 1996. She was a member of Amoret Christian Church. She enjoyed quilting, reading, crossword puzzles, vegetable and flower gardening and crocheting afghans. She also enjoyed cooking while spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and a daughter, Carolyn Louise West. Other survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, James “Buddy” and Colet Jarred of Adrian, Mo.; daughters and sons-in-law, Marilyn and Ron Halliburton of Butler, Lorna and Chuck Hockanson of Wichita, Mary and Jim Trebilcock of Winston, Ga.; sister, Norma Belle Johnson of Kent, Wash.; stepmother, Eva Scybert of Emmett, Idaho; four half-sisters and spouses, Wilma and Tito Gonzalez, Lena May and Paul Wyant, Gerry and Bob Rains, Margaret Sanisteven, all of Emmett; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established with the church. Josephine Dawson Josephine E. Dawson, 74, of Aitkin, Minn., mother and mother-in-law of Tom and Peggy Dawson and Vicki Smith, all of Valley Center, died Jan. 22, 2005. Service was Jan. 26 at Holy Family Catholic Church, McGregor, Minn., with Fr. John Fleischhacker officiating. She was born July 17, 1930, in Oelwein, Iowa, the daughter of Sylvester Graff and Mae Aldrich. She was preceded in death by her husband, William C. Dawson, in 1996; a son, Jim; a sister; and her father. Other survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Winnie Dawson of Aitkin, Bill and Sarah Dawson, John Dawson, all of Wisconsin; daughter and son-in-law, Sherrill and Joe McDonald of Duluth, Minn.; 19 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; 10 siblings; and many nieces and nephews. Sorensen-Root-Thompson Funeral Home, Aitkin, had charge. Lloyd Scott Lloyd Linnear Scott Jr., 83, of Wichita, retired Veteran’s Administration loan officer, died Jan. 12, 2005. Service was Jan. 16 at First United Methodist Church, Valley Center. He was born June 19, 1921, in Douglass, the son of Lloyd Linnear Scott Sr. and Margaret Freu Shannon. He was a Navy veteran, serving in World War II and the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his wife, Claire M. Scott; daughter, Linda Sue; brother, Bill; sister, Suzie; and his parents. Survivors include his wife, Helen; son, Skip Scott of Stevenson, Wash.; daughter, Becky Howe of Oklahoma City, Okla.; stepson, Roger Swilling of Columbia, Mo.; stepdaughter, Nancy Koch of Salina; brother, Jim Leayman of Douglass; sisters, Nancy Gilbert of Winfield, MaryLou Hall of Phoenix, Ariz., Betty Stipp of Phoenix; 16 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established with the Lloyd L. Scott Jr. Scholarship Fund in care of the church. Baker Funeral Home had charge. Terry Taylor Terry T. Taylor, 79, formerly of Park City, father of Scottie Ivy and Tinia Grigsby, both of Park City, died Dec. 24, 2004. He was a retired toolmaker and salesman in the aircraft industry. A memorial service was held Jan. 7 at Advantage Funeral and Cremation, Wichita. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Taylor. Survivors include his wife, Karen of Wichita; sons, Craig, George of San Diego, Calif.; daughters, Glenna Druif of Lowdon, Tenn., Debra Dawson of San Diego, Calif., Deana Barbeau, Jacy Linker, both of Wichita; stepson, Charles B. Fox III of Greenwood, Ind.; stepdaughter, Tamra R. Grinage of Coppers Cove, Texas; 16 grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Roberta Mendez Roberta L. “Nana” Mendez, 47, of Wichita, sister and sister-in-law of Cherie and Troy Lenox of Valley Center, died Jan. 5, 2005. She was a homemaker. Service was Jan. 10 at Cochran Mortuary. Other survivors include her husband, Javier Mendez; sons and daughter-in-law, Jeremy Allred and Irma Diaz, Jared Mendez, all of Wichita; daughters and sons-in-law, Jennifer Ruth, Tiffany and Gary Carter, Andrea and Jeremy Hersh, Mariah Mendez, all of Wichita; parents, Karen and Tommy Ruth of Wichita; brothers and sister-in-law, Michael and Judy Ruth of Derby, Ronald Ruth, Marc Ruth, Roger Ruth, all of Wichita; sister and brother-in-law, Alberta and Kenny Bishop of Wichita; four grandchildren, Miranda Ruth, Edward Leecy, Gariston Carter, Tevin Allred; seven nieces; and four nephews. A memorial has been established with the Roberta Mendez Memorial Fund, TECU Credit Union, 6300 W. 21st, Wichita 67205. Nelda Bowen Nelda Claire Bowen, 65, of Park City, property manager, died Jan. 5, 2005. Service was Jan. 10 at Resthaven Mortuary, Wichita. She was preceded in death by a son, Rick Bowen. Survivors include her son, Darrel of Wichita; daughter and son-in-law, Vickie and Steve Baily of Weatherford, Texas; brothers and sister-in-law, Roy and Verna Morgan of Wichita, Leon Morgan of Alabama; sisters and brothers-in-law, Geraldine and Merle Wilcox of Wichita, Mary and Verdie Allen of Knobnoster, Mo.; grandchild and spouse, Steve and Stacie Baily of Ft. Worth, Texas; and great-grandchildren, Katelyn, Tyler. M. Virginia King M. Virginia Atha King, mother and mother-in-law of Jarene and Jacques Fluker of Valley Center, died Jan. 1, 2005. Service was Jan. 4 at Cherryvale Christian Church with Pastor Geral Zuck officiating. She was born Aug. 29, 1923, on a farm near Girard, the youngest of five children born to Cleo Atha and Christene Cleland. After graduating from Girard High School in 1940, she was employed by the Corps of Engineers at the Kansas Ordinance Plant in Parsons. She married Evert Eugene King on May 19, 1945, in Enid, Okla., where he was serving as a flight instructor. He survives. After active duty discharge, the couple made their home in Cherryvale where they operated King Brothers Grocery for several years. The King family began farming in 1954. She worked many jobs most of her life to help sustain the family. She was a member of the Eastern Star, serving as worthy matron, and volunteered with Red Cross blood drives and at the local nursing home. She was an active member of the church. Other survivors include her children and their spouses, Roger and Merle Jean King of Cherryvale, Christena LaForge of Parsons, Vickie and Doug Rike of Parsons, Kevin and Lois King of Cherryvale; her 104-year-old sister-in-law, Anna Atha of Detroit, Mich.; 11 grandchldren; and 15 great-grndchildren. Memorials have been established with the church and the American Diabetes Association. Kenneth Moore Kenneth Marlin Moore, 84, of Emporia, brother of Ila Blenkinsop of Valley Center, died Jan. 5, 2005. He was a retired Santa Fe Railroad employee. He was born July 12, 1920, in Strong City, the son of Lanious Wilson Moore and Essie Ann Lester. They preceded him in death, as did his wife, Katy Moore; son, Marlin Moore; brothers, Melvin, Oscar and Paul Moore; and a sister, Doris Hicks. He served in the U.S. Army. Other survivors include his brother, Herbert Moore of Crawford, Colo. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with VFW Post #1980, 932 Graphic Arts Road, Emporia 66801. Dean Schraw Dean Martin Schraw, 54, of Rock Hill, S.C., died Jan. 9, 2005. Service is at 11 a.m. today (Thursday) at Greene Funeral Home, Northwest Chapel, Rock Hill. Survivors include his wife, Glenice; sons, Glendon, Kendall; daughter, Deanette Schraw; two brothers; two sisters; and two granddaughters. Darrell Harris Darrell Gene Harris, 60, of Park City, retired concrete finishing crew foreman for MacDonald Construction Co., died Jan. 10, 2005. Service is at 1 p.m. Monday at Baker Funeral Home. He was born Sept. 1, 1944 in Independence, the son of Woodrow D. and Frances Harris. They survive. He graduated from Arkansas City High School in 1963 and Cowley County Community College in 1965, and was a member of the schools’ tennis teams. He worked for MacDonald Construction Co. from 1967 to 1988, retiring early due to health concerns. He enjoyed fishing and helping others. Other survivors include his brothers, Ronald L. Harris of Junction City, Doyle K. Harris of Wichita; nephew, Brian Harris of Lawrence, uncle and aunt, Ed and Eva DeGroot of Simi Valley, Calif.; and friends, Gene and Ellie Wolthausen of Wichita. Chester Lacy Chester D. Lacy, 67, of Cheney, brother of Frank Lacy of Valley Center, died Jan. 7, 2005. He was a self-employed contractor. Service was Jan. 10 at Cheney Baptist Church. Burial was at Mt. Pleasant cemetery, Norwich. He was born Dec. 2, 1937, in Wichita, the son of Jesse E. Lacy and Pearl I. Dauster. He was preceded in death by his parents. Other survivors include his wife, Barbara; son and daughter-in-law, Robert W. and Judy Lacy of Norwich; brothers, Jim of Kansas, Mo., Danny of Gilbert, Ariz.; sister, Georgia Buckner of Wichita; grandchildren, Ashley and Dale Coehn; and great-grandchild, Courtleigh Hargis. Memorials have been established with Hospice of Kansas and Valley of Hope. Albert Sanders Albert C. “Pappy” Sanders, 83, of rural Sedgwick, formerly of Valley Center, died Jan. 7, 2005. He was a Missouri Pacific truck driver. Service was Jan. 11 at Kaufman Funeral Home, Halstead, with Fr. Thomas Wai officiating. Burial was at Pleasant Valley cemetery, Bentley. He was born July 28, 1921, at Clarinda, Iowa, the son of Joe C. Sanders and Leta Winkle. They preceded him in death, as did his daughter, Mary Susan Bushey; brothers, Robert, Leonard and Lee Sanders; and sisters, Maurine Orr, Dorothy Lahr and Jane Boyington. He married Evelyn Jane Potter on June 21, 1979, in Wichita. She survives. He was a member of the Derby VFW Post #7253, and Teamsters Local #795 of Wichita. Other survivors include his son, Ron Sanders of Wichita; stepson, Alfred Parker Jr. of Atoka, Okla.; stepdaughter, Sandy Loveall of Wichita; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established with Caring Hands Humane Society in care of Kaufman Funeral Home, Halstead. Donah Robertson Donah J. Robertson, 68, of Mountain Home, Ark., mother and mother-in-law of Doyle Jr. and Sheryl Robertson and Liz and Wendell Chance, all of Valley Center, died Dec. 27, 2004. She was a former Wichita resident and manufacturing assembler and press operator. Service was Dec. 31 at Baxter County Funeral Home and Cremation Society, Mountain Home. She was born May 13, 1936, in Medford, Okla., the daughter of Lee McClaflin and Pauline Collins. She married Doyle L. Robertson on Nov. 30, 1956, in Newkirk, Okla. He survives. She was preceded in death by her father and a sister. Other survivors include her son, Mark Robertson of Wichita; daughter, Tina Thome of Wichita; mother of Arkansas City; brother, Bobby McClaflin of South Dakota; and sisters, Carolyn Patterson of Mountain Home, Kay Porter of Arkansas City. Don Goering Don Goering, 54, of Goddard, died Dec. 24, 2004. He was a Valley Center High School graduate. Service was Dec. 29 at Central Christian Church, Wichita. Burial was at Greenwood cemetery, Newton. He was a farmer, craftsman and former eighth-grade science teacher at Goddard Middle School. He married Valley Center High School graduate Susan Mendenhall. She survives. Other survivors include Craig and Amber of Wichita, Brian and Erika of Dallas, Texas; mother and stepfather, Grace Goering-Voth and Marvin E. Voth of Moundridge; brother and sister-in-law, Ivan and Linda Goering of Sedgwick; sister and brother-in-law, Carolyn and Glen Buller of Freemont, Calif.; grandchild, Isaac Goering of Dallas, Texas. A memorial has been established with His Helping Hands Ministry, in care of Central Christian Church, 2900 N. Rock Road, Wichita 67226. Downing & Lahey Mortuary had charge. Jay Woodside Jay Woodside, 65, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Ronda and Guy McKay of Kechi, died Dec. 25, 2004. Service is at 10:30 a.m. today (Thursday) at Lakeview Funeral Home, Wichita. He was born Jan. 6, 1939, in Dodge City, the son of Claude and Harriet Woodside. They preceded him in death. He was a computer programmer at Boeing, and was a retired race car driver. Other survivors include his wife, Pat, sons, Rocky, Randy, both of Wichita; stepsons, Jason Bedient, Eric Bedient, both of Wichita; stepdaughter and spouse, Sheila and Maurice Boucher of Graham, Texas; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and his cat, Whiskers. Memorials have been established with Harry Hynes Hospice and The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame, in care of Wells Fargo Bank, Jay Woodside Benefit Fund, PO Box 269, Knoxville, Iowa 50138. Beverly Armstrong Beverly Elizabeth Lehman Armstrong, 71, of Valley Center, retired Tierney Metals Sales and Valley Center Chamber of Commerce secretary for 20 years, died Dec. 3, 2004. Service was Dec. 6 at First United Methodist Church. She was the first person to be buried in the new Valley Center cemetery, Valley Center. She was born July 3, 1933, in Fort Scott, the daughter of Bernice Danner Cochran and Hobert Paul Lehman. They preceded her in death. She married Carlos “Corky” Armstrong on May 5, 1953, in Valley Center. He survives. Other survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Andrea “Andi” and Eldon Miller, Carla and Denny Farrell, all of Valley Center; sister, Nancy Scriven of Valley Center; brother, Larry Lehman of Littleton, Colo.; granddaughters, Paris and Jackie Farrell, Aubrie and Bailey Miller, all of Valley Center. Memorials have been established with the Miss Bevie Scholarship Fund through the Valley Players, in care of Baker Funeral Home, and with the church music fund. Baker Funeral Home had charge. Dorothy Ryan Dorothy Ellen Hillensbeck Ryan, 81, mother and mother-in-law of Everett and Coleen Ryan of Valley Center, died Nov. 22, 2004. Service was Nov. 27 at Valley Center Christian Church. Graveside service was Nov. 29 at Fayetteville National cemetery, Fayetteville, Ark. She was born Jan. 2, 1923, in Malvern, Iowa, the daughter of Vera Elizabeth Parker and Otis J. Hillensbeck. She married Delbert Ryan in New Orleans, La. He preceded her in death, as did her parents; a brother, Harry Hillensbeck; and a sister, Mary Armand. Other survivors include her daughters, Patricia Hastings of Scottsdale, Ariz., Linda Schmedemann of Medford, Ore., Cindy Hirsch of Pineville, Mo.; sisters, Helen Gorman of Chalmette, La., Virginia Ellis of Woodville, Texas; and six grandchildren. A memorial has been established with Sedgwick Health Care Center, 712 Monroe, Sedgwick 67135. Baker Funeral Home had charge. Enda "Linda" Orr Enda Marie “Linda” Rose Orr, 90, of Valley Center, homemaker, died Nov. 15, 2004. Service is at 1 p.m. today (Thursday) at Baker Funeral Home. Burial is at Kechi Township cemetery. She was born Aug. 16, 1914, in Alco, Ark., the daughter of Francis Rose and Emily Gilbert. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Euel Rose; and sisters, Niene Copeland, Lonniey, Vinnie Barnes and Effie Franks. Survivors include her daughters, Betty Patry of Valley Center, Etha Rose Nafranovich of Kechi, Linda Ancsin, Jamie Catney, both of Wichita, Billie Kersey, Sherry Reel, both of Oklahoma City; 18 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 S. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105, or www.stjude.org/donate. Clifford Ray Scrivner Clifford Ray Scrivner, 91, of rural Lawrence, father of Lois Hinds of Valley Center and Joyce Leonard of Park City, died Nov. 11, 2004. Service was Nov. 15 at High Pointe cemetery, Stoutland, Mo. He was born June 24, 1913, in LaClede County, Mo., the son of William Scrivner and Maggie Partlow. He graduated from Lebanon High School in 1929. He also attended the University of Missouri. He was a superintendent for Pillsbury Mills in WIchita, and later managed the Farmer’s Co-op in Valley Center. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Valley Center. He enjoyed woodworking and working on vehicles. He married Pauline Davis on April 16, 1933, in Stoutland. She survives. He was preceded in death by a son, Bobbie Dean Scrivner; granddaughter, Janet Walters; sons-in-law, Vonley Hinds and Bob Kolts; a brother and a sister. Other survivors include his son, Raymond Scrivner of Plano, Texas; daughters, Margaret Goldsmith of Poughkeepsie, N.Y.; Karen Kolts-Retter of Lawrence; sister, Lena Franklin of Andover; 14 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established with the Clifford Scrivner Memorial Fund in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W 13th St., Lawrence 66044-3402. Elveta Myer Elveta Myer, 70, of Wichita, mother of Tonya Stephenson of Valley Center, died Nov. 4, 2004. Service was Nov. 8 at West Side Church of God, Wichita. She was born May 25, 1934, in Missouri, the daughter of Rev. Jimmy and Ruby Cooper. She graduated from Wichita North High School and married C.J. Stephenson in May 1952. The couple had five children. Their marriage ended in 1977. She married L. Donald Myer in July 1980. He preceded her in death. After his retirement, they enjoyed traveling, visiting family and spending time at the lake. They lived for a time in Mission, Texas, returning to Wichita in the summer of 2003 due to health concerns. Other survivors include her children and their spouses, Gary and Jan Stephenson, David and Patrice Stephenson, Joel and Cheryl Myer, Katie and Buz Lukens, all of Wichita, Dan and Sheryl Redding of Lyons, Colo., Debbi Stephenson of Shawnee, John and Debby Myers of Atlanta, Ga., Jeff and Pat Myer of Milwaukee, Wis.; brothers and sisters-in-laws, Leslie and Phyllis Cooper of Spokane, Wash., Jimmie and Nancy Cooper of Oro Valley, Ariz.; 19 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established with the church. Shirley Kling Shirley L. Downs Kling, 57, of Wichita, wife of Dale Kling of Valley Center, died Sept. 27, 2004. She was a homemaker. Service was Oct. 1 at Lakeview Funeral Home. Private family burial was at Lakeview Memorial Gardens. She was born July 15, 1947, in Wichita, the daughter of Alfred Downs and Ruth Daffron. She married Dale A. Kling on March 10, 1967. Other survivors include her daughter, Sherrie Kling; adoptive daughter, Kesha Nolen; brothers and sister-in-law, Rick and Catherine Downs, Dick Downs, all of Wichita; and her pets, Remmie and Shadow. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established with the Kansas Humane Society and the National Kidney Foundation Midwest Transplant Network. Pamela Stevens Pamela L. “Pam” Stevens, 57, of Kechi, restaurant equipment specialist, died Oct. 1, 2004. Service was Oct. 5 at Kechi United Methodist Church, Kechi. She was preceded in death by her parents, Burt and Lula Miller, and a sister, Dana Lynne. Survivors include her husband, Craig of the home; son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Jennifer Rutledge of Bel Aire; daughter, Rhonda Rutledge of Grayslake, Ill.; stepsons, Keith Stevens of Ponca City, Okla., Josh Stevens of Rockwall, Texas; brother, Ted Miller of Winfield; sister, Darlene Galloway of Kechi; three grandchildren, Makenzie, Alex, Morgan; and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been etablished with the church and the Kansas State University Center for Basic Cancer Research. Cochran Mortuary had charge. Nicholas Orth III Nicholas A. Orth III, 39, brother and brother-in-law of Kim and Jason Gish of Bel Aire, died Sept. 17, 2004. He was a technical writer for World Airlines of Atlanta, Ga. Service was Sept. 23 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with Fr. Daryl Befort officiating. Burial was at St. Joseph Cathlic cemetery, Andale. He was born Sept. 22, 1964, the son of Erma and Nick Orth Jr. of Andale. His father preceded him in death. He was a graduate of Andale High School and attended Spartan School of Aeronautics in Tulsa, Okla. He married Camie Harlson on Dec. 31, 1997. She survives. Other survivors include his daughter, Olivia; mother and stepfather, Erma and Dean Schuster of Wichita; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dan and Virginia Orth of Andale, Dave Orth of Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif., Charles and Paige Orth of Dallas, Carl and Diane Orth of Burnsville, Minn.; sisters and brothers-in-law, Deb and Greg Wetta of Wichita, Cindy and Kevin Seiler of Colwich, Jeannie and Dave Preisser of Keller, Texas; stepbrothers and spouse, John Schuster of Topeka, Joel and Chris Schuster of Memphis, Tenn.; stepsisters and spouses, Jacque and Steve Carpenter of Cleveland, Mo., Jolynne and Dan Beutler of Olathe; and 27 nieces and nephews. A memorial has been etablished with the Olivia Orth College Fund, in care of Delta Employee Credit Union, Box 20541, Atlanta, Ga. 30320, or The Make-A-Wish Foundation. Emily Spangler Emily “Jean” Spangler, 79, of Wichita, stepmother of Bill Spangler of Valley Center, died Oct. 2, 2004. She was a registered nurse. Private family service. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Baylor and Lillian McCormick, and her husband, Earl Spangler. Other survivors include her stepchildren, Sharon Ferguson of Wichita, Patty Resa of Austin, Texas; eight stepgrandchildren and 12 stepgreat-grandchildren. Baker Funeral Home had charge. David Harris David D. Harris, 52, of Wichita, son of Bill and Yvonne Harris of Bel Aire, died Oct. 2, 2004. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force. Service is at 2 p.m. today (Thursday) at Kechi United Methodist Church, Kechi. Other survivors include his wife, Susan of Wichita; sons and families, Brad and Tonya of Wichita, Brian and Becky of Maize; brother, Jon of San Francisco; sister and family, Melinda and Steve Pore of Cheney; grandchildren, Haylee Harris, Peyten Harris; stepgrandchildren, Cody Sellers, Christian Hudlin, Destiny Hudlin; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial has been established with the American Lung Association, 4300 S.W. Drury Lane, Topeka 66604-2419. Old Mission Mortuary has charge. Clement Conradt Clement Joseph Conradt, 73, of Valley Center, died Aug. 28, 2004. Service was Aug. 30 at Baker Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Leichner officiating. Burial was Aug. 31 at Oak Hill cemetery, Plattsmouth, Neb. He was born April 7, 1931, in Steinauer, Neb., the son of Paul Joseph Conradt and Martha Adeline Kamen. He married Wanda Shrader on Nov. 3, 1951, at St. John’s Church in Plattsmouth, Cass County, Neb. He was a farmer, built Butler steel buildings, installed glass, and managed sale barns, a restaurant, mobile home parks, storage units and Ryder truck rentals. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Gregory Dean Conradt; his parents; a brother, Adrian Conradt; and two sisters, Loyola Kroll and Marie Sears. Survivors include his wife, Wanda; son and daughter-in-law, Ray and Paula Conradt of Keller, Texas; daughters and sons-in-law, Rhonda Dowty of Valley Center, Ruth “Dee” and Rev. Mike Leichner of Wichita, Audrey and Jack Hefling of Mt. Hope; sisters, Evelyn Oehm of Steinauer, Neb., Josephine Pepperl of Burchard, Neb., Clara Grof of Tecumseh, Neb.; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with The Ark Church, 5501 N. Maize Road, Maize 67101, and Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice. Arthur Gerber Arthur L. “Bud” Gerber, 83, of Danville, father of John Gerber of Valley Center, died Jan. 25, 2003. He was a farmer. Rosary was Jan. 28 and service was Jan. 29, both at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Danville, of the St. Joan of Arc Parish Community. Other survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Gene and Pat Gerber of Newton; daughter and son-in-law, Kathleen and Michael Wenger of Redmond, Ore.; grandchildren, Jeffrey Wenger, James Wenger, Anne Marie Wenger, Douglas Gerber, Joseph Gerber, Katrina Gerber Boschmann; great-grandchildren, Jacob Gerber, Nicole Gerber, Braden Gerber, Karenna Gerber; brothers, Leo of Conway Springs, Dan of Collinsville, Okla.; sisters, Joan Wedman Williams of Danville, Esther Huslig of Lee’s Summit, Mo., Irene Metzinger of Caldwell, Estella Olivier of Everett, Wash., Pauline Hand of Woodland, Colo. Elliott Funeral Home, Harper, had charge. Glennis Jacobs Glennis E. Jacobs, 62, of Milan, mother of Teresa Keck of Park City, died Jan. 21, 2003. She was a former Santa Fe Railroad dormitory dispatcher. Service was Jan. 25 at Wesleyan Church, Argonia. Other survivors include her husband, Paul; sons, Scott Jacobs of Winfield, Darrell Jacobs of Burden, Steven Jacobs of Wellington, David Jacobs of Milan; daughters, Fon Stangl of Milan, Marcia Dickinson, Phyllis Brown, both of Wellington; brother, Richard Vinroe of Wichita; sister, Fran Henderson of Derby; 24 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established with The Station Argonia Teen Center. Ebersole Mortuary, Conway Springs, had charge. Grover Gilmore Grover Nickles Gilmore, 86, of Wichita, father of Patricia Conway of Park City, died Jan. 24, 2003. He was a retired Coleman Co. machinist. Service was Jan. 27 at Greenwood cemetery. Other survivors include his sons, Brad, Greg, both of Wichita; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Baker Funeral Home had charge. Hideko Sanborn Hideko Takatsuka Sanborn, 70, of Valley Center, New Horizons nurse aide, died Jan. 26, 2003. Service is at 11 a.m. today (Thursday) at Baker Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at a later date at Fairview cemetery, Owasso, Okla. She was born March 23, 1932, in Osaka, Japan, the daughter of Rikizo and Asa Takatsuka. She married Donald M. Sanborn on April 18, 1958, in Yokoma, Japan. He preceded her in death, as did her parents and a brother. Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Donna Sanborn and David Seifert, and Ashley Sanborn, all of Wichita; a brother and two sisters of Osaka, Japan. Memorials have been established with the American Diabetes Association and the American Liver Foundation. Lydia Palmer Lydia Jennie Palmer, 94, of Newtown Square, Pa., mother of Gene Palmer of Valley Center, died Jan. 21, 2003. She was a musician and former welder, insurance agent and business owner and manager. Service was Jan. 25 at First Church of the Nazarene, Newton, with Pastor Bernie Dickson officiating. Burial was at Restlawn Gardens of Memory, Newton. She was born Jan. 20, 1909, in Buhler, the daughter of Abraham S. Bergen and Elizabeth Riffel. She grew up in Buhler, Lyons and Newton, moving to Wichita in 1937. During World War II she was a welder at Cessna Aircraft, and then became an agent for Prudential Insurance. She married Henry Alonzo “Steve” Palmer on Nov. 5, 1945, in Hutchinson. He preceded her in death on Feb. 19, 1989. In the early 1950s she moved to Mountain Grove, Mo., where she owned and operated a bowling alley and café. She managed a Dairy Queen after moving to Norman, Okla., in the early 1970s. In the late 1970s, she moved to Newton to manage the Quick Fill. In 2002 she moved to Newtown Square, Pa., to live with her granddaughter. She enjoyed gospel singing and playing the piano with the Four Generations music group that performed in area churches and nursing homes. She was a member of First Church of the Nazarene, Newton. She also was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Barbara Watson; stepson, Orville Palmer; brother, Eldo Bergen; and grandsons, Robert L. Palmer and David Watson. Other survivors include her daughter, Doris Williams of Chickasha, Okla.; stepsons, Lonnie Palmer of Salinas, Calif., Sterling Palmer of Newton, Gary Palmer of Kingman, Ariz.; stepdaughters, Carol Jewell Palmer of Newton, Jacquelin Russell of Kingman, Ariz.; brothers, Harold Bergen of Henderson, Colo., Ernest Bergen of Illinois; sisters, Pauline Woolery of Tennessee, Edith Brown of Kansas City, Verna Frey of Mesa, Ariz.; 11 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; 18 great-great-grandchildren; 16 stepgrandchildren; 12 stepgreat-grandchildren; and 14 stepgreat-great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established with the church music department. Broadway Colonial Funeral Home, Newton, had charge. Jef Farmer Jef (J.E.) Farmer, 83, of Wichita, grandfather of Tim and Yolanda Thomas of Valley Center, died Dec. 3, 2002. He was a business owner and professional fund developer. Service was Dec. 7 at Broadway Mortuary, Wichita. Graveside service was at Forest Park cemetery, Anthony. He was born Feb. 25, 1919, in Pratt. He grew up in Anthony. He graduated from Pomona College, Claremont, Calif., where he majored in music and served as ROTC commander. He was a World War II veteran and achieved the rank of captain, specializing in intelligence with the military police. He owned W.E. Jetts Mercantile Co. of Anthony and was a professional fund developer for various churches, colleges and universities. He was a direct descendant of Mayflower passenger John Howland, among the first colonists to America. Other survivors include his wife, Katharine, “Kay;” sons and daughters-in-law, Jeff and Ramona Farmer of Des Moines, Iowa, Dan and Lynne Farmer of Bangor, Mich.; grandchildren and spouses, Eileen and Douglas Neves of Junction City, Ore., Jeffrey and Katie Farmer of Tacoma, Wash., Jenny and Aaron Bugarske of Beverly Hills, Calif., Haley and B.J. Majernik of Shawnee, Jeanette Thomas of Chicago, Joshua Farmer of Detroit, Matthew Farmer of Bangor, Mich., Andrew Farmer of Des Moines; and great-grandchildren, Devorah and Zion Neves, Caden Bugarske. A memorial has been established with J.E. Farmer Family Scholarship Fund, Eugene Bible College, 2155 Bailey Hill Road, Eugene, Ore. 97405. Kyle MacKay Kyle Renee MacKay, 48, of Douglass, sister of Judy Moreland and Janey Browning, both of Kechi, died Dec. 7, 2002. She was a homemaker. Service was Dec. 11 at Hillside Funeral Home, Augusta. Other survivors include her husband, Gregg; son, Tony Stewart of Douglass; daughters, Paula Carl, Rachel Gentzler, both of Douglass, Joelean MacKay of Claremore, Okla.; brother, Ron Lemke of Augusta; and grandchildren, Sabrina Carl, Danielle Carl, Earl Carl. A memorial has been established with Multiple Sclerosis Society, 250 S. Laura, Wichita 67211. Mary Eilert Mary Elizabeth Fisher Eilert, 88, of Newton, stepmother of Bob Eilert of Furley, died Dec. 4, 2002. She was a retired bank teller. Service was Dec. 7 at Federated Church, Whitewater. Graveside service was Dec. 9 at Grove cemetery, Grove, Okla. Other survivors include her husband, Harry; stepson, Harry Jr. of Sedalia, Mo.; stepdaughters, Mary Berg of Garfield, Ark., Harriet Shaw of Columbia, S.C.; brother, Wayne Fisher of Newton; 10 stepgrandchildren; 11 stepgreat-grandchildren; and one stepgreat-great-grandchild. A memorial has been established with the Federated Church, Whitewater, and Furley Methodist Church. Bob Lamb Funeral Home, Whitewater, had charge. Roy Young Sr. Roy Neil Young Sr., 72, of Port O’Conner, Texas, former husband of Agnes Marie Warner Young Dry of rural Valley Center, died Sept. 4, 2002, of lung cancer. He was a retired supervisor for Petco Oil Co. A memorial service will be held at a later date. He was born June 26, 1930, in Dawson, Texas, the son of Roy N. Young and Vivian Ragland. He was preceded in death by his parents; third wife, Retha, to whom he was married for 25 years; stepdaughter, Cindy Busby Garza; stepmother, Dorothy Young; half-brother, Ronnie Young; and a stepgrandchild. He was the natural father of Lillie Marlene Young Dry and Roy Neil Young Jr. (now Bobby Dean Dry Jr.), both graduates of Valley Center High School. These children later were adopted by Bob D. Dry Sr. of Valley Center, who died June 17, 1993. Other survivors include his second and fourth wife, Ruth Ross Young; daughter and son-in-law, Lillie and Mike Steiner of Wichita; son and daughter-in-law, Bobby D. Jr. and Debra Lynn Dry of Mulvane; stepdaughter and spouse, Florence and Paul Drake of Victoria, Texas; brother and sister-in-law, Troy Dale and Dora Young of Seguin, Texas; half-brother and spouse, Lee and Susan Young of Edna, Texas; half-sisters and spouses, Virginia Peterson of Corpus Christi, Texas, Nancy Helms of Dallas, Charlene and Bill Holloway, Iva and Norman Fezzell, all of Victoria; grandchildren, Sheilah Marie Steiner Smallwood, Michael Steiner Jr., both of Wichita; four great-grandchildren of Wichita; two stepgrandchildren; and one stepgreat-grandchild. A memorial has been established with Port O’Conner Fire Department and EMS, Box 7342, Port O’Conner, Texas 77982. Richardson-Colonial Funeral Home, Port Lavca, has charge. Stella McNabb Stella Pearl Little McNabb, 83, of Wichita, homemaker, died Dec. 5, 2002. Service was Dec. 9 at Baker Funeral Home Chapel, Valley Center. Burial was at Kechi cemetery, Kechi. She was born March 21, 1919, in Anthony, the daughter of David Little and Mary Brown. She married George C. McNabb on Feb. 12, 1948, in Springfield, Mo. He preceded her in death, as did her parents and a sister, Billie Little. Survivors include her son, Dennis McNabb of Wichita; daughters, Debra Wehry of Wichita, Nancy McNabb of Alameda, Calif., Mary Lucille Cornish of Everett, Wash.; sisters, Ruth Eichholzz of Springfield, Marie McNabb of Republic, Mo., Betty Ann Harmon of Buffalo, Mo.; and eight grandchildren. Brenda Wodke Brenda Sue “Dolly” Wodke, 55, of Valley Center, died May 23, 2003. Service was May 27 at First United Methodist Church, Valley Center. Committal service was May 28 at Sunset Hill cemetery, Herington. Survivors include her mother, Dorothy Dozier of Herington, and two brothers. Donahue Funeral Home, Herington, had charge. Donald Lacy Sr. Donald Lee Lacy Sr., 66, Valley Center, died June 4, 2003. Service is at 2 p.m. Saturday at Calvary Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Kathryn Lacy; son and daughter-in-law, Donald L. Jr. and Melinda M. of Olathe; daughters and son-in-law, Melinda K. Lacy of Olathe; Michelle and Joe Graham of Torrance, Calif.; and five grandchildren. Baker Funeral Home has charge. Donna Owens Donna C. Owens, 75, of Wichita, mother of Ed Sisk of Valley Center, died May 27, 2003. She was a retired bookkeeper. Graveside service was May 30 at Toronto Township cemetery, Toronto. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul T. Owens. Other survivors include her son, David Sisk of Maui, Hawaii; daughters, Kara Sisk of Sitka, Alaska, Paula Povich of Dallas, Texas; and five grandchildren. A memorial has been established with Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice. Hillside Funeral Home East had charge. Kris Rutschman Kris Dale Rutschman, 36, of Wichita, electrician, died May 27, 2003. Graveside service was May 31 at Kechi cemetery, Kechi. A memorial has been established with Kansans for Life, 2501 E. Central, Wichita 67214. Baker Funeral Home had charge. Margaret Wall Margaret Jean Wall, 78, of Halstead, mother of Carol Van Bloem of Park City, died May 28, 2003. She was a retired realtor. Memorial service was June 3 at First Presbyterian Church, Halstead. Other survivors include her daughter, Crystal Wall of Utica, N.Y., and a sister, Flossie Wilkinson of Wichita. Kaufman Funeral Home had charge. Marie Gregory Marie Alice Mapes Gregory, 101, of Andover, formerly of Valley Center, died June 1, 2003. Service was June 4 at Webb Mortuary Chapel, Clearwater, with Pastor Jim Zier of Clearwater First Baptist Church officiating. Burial was at Clearwater cemetery. She was born Sept. 28, 1901, in St. Joseph, Ill., the second of four children born to Simeon Andrew Mapes and Mary Frances Parsons. After receiving her education, she taught for three terms at a country school. She married Ernest Samuel Gregory on April 25, 1925, in Wichita. They farmed for more than 60 years near Viola. After his death in 1982, she moved to Valley Center, and had been a resident of Andover Health Care Center for the past two years. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Goddard, and attended First Church of God in Valley Center. She enjoyed vegetable gardening, flowers, cooking and sewing. She was preceded in death by her daughters, Lavina Gregory, Beverly Clevenger and Shirley Gregory (stillborn); and brothers, Roy Mapes and John Mapes. Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Marceille and Charles Sult of Valley Center, Ernestine and Bob Turner of Wichita, Norma and Marvin Jones of Mulvane, Sharon Adams of Valley Center; sister, Opal Weippert of Valley Center; 17 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and 16 great-great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established with First Church of God, Valley Center. Mark Carroll Mark Edward Carroll, 47, of Park City, Food Service employee, died May 30, 2003. Service was June 4 at Hillside cemetery, Sedgwick. He was born Oct. 2, 1955, in Wichita, the sixth child of John and Mary Carroll. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary F. Petersen Carroll and great-nephew, Joseph N. Carroll. Survivors include his wife, Debra, of the home; father, John R. Carroll of Wichita; brothers and sisters-in-law, Victor and Barbara of Wichita, Bob and Debbie of Grover City, Calif., James and Nancy of Sedgwick, Troy and Debbie of Walton; sisters and brothers-in-law, Sue and Steve Brown of Arlington, Texas, Melinda and Mark Miskell of Wichita, Cindy and Jerry Oltmanns of Wichita, Mary and Greg Grimmett of Eureka, Angie and Joe Morris of Eureka; 30 nephews and nieces; and 21 great-nephews and nieces. A memorial has been designated for funeral expenses. Vivian Beardsley Vivian Hockett Beardsley, 77, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Robert and Shirley Beardsley of Kechi, died May 27, 2003. She was a retired nurse. Service was May 31 at Downing & Lahey Mortuary East. Other survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and Glenn Howard of Wichita, Linda and Curtis Cooper of Denton, Texas; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Lloyd Carter Lloyd James Carter, 81, of Valley Center, retired farmer and rural mail carrier, died May 26, 2003. Service is at 10 a.m. today (Thursday) at First United Methodist Church, Valley Center, and at 1 p.m. Friday at Elwood Methodist Church, 601 Rush St., Elwood, Neb. Burial will be at Arapahoe cemetery, Arapahoe, Neb. He was born May 24, 1922, near Platteville, Colo., the son of Frederick A. Carter and Mary Dickey. He married Verna L. Chadwick on May 9, 1948, at Gosper United Methodist Church in Gosper, Neb. She survives of the home. He farmed in Nebraska before moving to Kansas in October 1956 due to extended droughts in Nebraska. He became a rural letter carrier for Valley Center in 1960, and retired after 23 years of service in 1983. He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant son, Harold Elden Carter; three sisters, Agnes Huff, Esther Krivucha and Gladys Carter, who died in infancy; and his stepbrother, Forrest Reed. Other survivors include his sons, Kenneth of Valley Center, James of Waunakee, Wis.; daughters, Becky Dimmitt, Mary Popchoke, both of Olathe; sister, Myrtle Martin-Hibbs of Hermiston, Ore.; stepsister, LaVilla Brand of Elwood; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established with First United Methodist Church, 560 N. Park, Valley Center. Baker Funeral Home has charge. Laura Sloan Laura Luella Sloan of Wichita, mother of Sandra Wille of Valley Center, died April 6, 2003. Private family service. Other survivors include her son, Randy Sloan of West Palm Beach, Fla; daughters, Judy Garner of Garden City, Gail Kelley of Hutchinson; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Resthaven Mortuary had charge. Francis Mork Francis Earl Mork, 68, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Jeff and Lynn Mork of Bel Aire, died Feb. 21, 2003. He was a Navy diesel mechanic for 14 1/2 years and a Ryder diesel mechanic for 27 years. Service was Feb. 25 at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, Wichita. He was born June 14, 1934, in Wichita, the son of Matthew Joseph Mork and Virginia Alma Finner. He married Juanita Patty Love on June 17, 1957, in Wichita. She survives. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Joseph, Clarence and Dwayn Mork; grandson, Benjamin Mork; and great-grandson, Gage Mork. Other survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, Anthony of Wichita, Robert and Kendra Mork of Goddard, Mark of Wichita; daughter and son-in-law, Vickie and Donald Oliphant of Wichita; brothers and sisters-in-law, Kenneth Mork, Glen and Pauline Mork, Dwite and Arvie Mork, all of Wichita, Richard and Beverly Mork, Charles and Carol Mork, all of Oregon, Franklin and Donna Mork of Virginia; sisters and brothers-in-law, Della and Vernon Niblack, Enora Kralicek, all of Oregon, Mary and Cecil Berno of Arizona, Alta Miglionico of Overland Park; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with the American Heart Association and American Lung Association. George Hook George R. Hook, 67, of Wichita, father of Robert Hook of Valley Center, died Feb. 21, 2003. He was a retired U.S.D. 259 employee. Service was Feb. 25 at Eastminster Presbyterian Church, Wichita. Other survivors include his wife, Nola; son, Larry Hook Sr. of Wichita; daughters, Janet Myrtle, Connie Escalada; brother, Kenneth, all of Wichita; and13 grandchildren. Memorials have been established with the church children’s ministries and Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice. Broadway Mortuary had charge. Hylas Seimers Hylas Otto “Johnny” Seimers, 82, of Wellington, father of Marta Rohrback of Valley Center, died Feb. 23, 2003. He was a retired Plessey-Midwest laborer. Service is at 2:30 p.m. today (Thursday) at Frank Funeral Home, Wellington. Other survivors include his daughter, Judy Spencer of Wellington; stepson, Allen Harris of Wellington; stepdaughters, Geraldine McEachern of Wellington, Carol Bennett of Sedgwick; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Avenue of Flags and Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice. Bobby Gene Roberts Bobby Gene Roberts, 70, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Vicki and Andy Calvert of Valley Center, died June 4, 2005. He retired after 41 years of employment by Learjet-Bombardier. Service was June 8 at Broadway Mortuary Chapel. Other survivors include his wife, Janet of the home; sons and daughter-in-law, Rick and Patti Roberts and Larry Roberts, all of Wichita; brothers, Donnie Neel of Tulsa, Okla., Porter Neel of Hulbert, Okla.; grandchildren, Ronnie, Andrew, Brandon, Amanda and Evan; and great-grandchildren, Nicholle, Taylor and Hayley. A memorial has been established with the American Lung Association. Jennifer Renee Timmons Jennifer Renee Timmons, 23, of Wichita, daughter of Glen and Shelby Timmons of Valley Center, died June 6, 2005. Service is at 3 p.m. Friday at Resthaven Mortuary. Other survivors include her sister and brother-in-law, April Lynn and Joshua T. Logan of Wichita; grandmother, Crystal Anne Timmons of Florence, S.C.; and nieces, Olivia Mae and Natalie Anne Logan. A memorial has been established with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105. John N. Beckstrom John N. Beckstrom, 85, of Wichita, died June 1, 2005. He had been retired for 25 years from Wichita Pepsi Cola Bottling Co. after 30 years of employment. Service was June 6 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. He was born Aug. 4, 1919, in Lindsborg. He was a Navy veteran who served in World War II. He was a member of the Bestor G. Brown Masonic Lodge for 58 years, the Valley Center American Legion for 56 years, the Wichita American Eagles Lodge for 25 years and Gloria Dei Lutheran Church for 54 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andy and Nora Beckstrom, and his brother, Jim Beckstrom. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Wilma Beckstrom; sons and daughters-in-law, John O. “Rock” and Connie Beckstrom of Wichita, Carlton “Swede” and Karen Beckstrom of Shawnee; five grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with the American Cancer Society, 435 S. Broadway, S-100, Wichita 67202, and the Kansas Humane Society, 4218 Southeast Blvd., Wichita 67210. Downing & Lahey Mortuary East had charge. Kevin Lee Almond Kevin Lee Almond, 44, of Newton, died June 3, 2005. He was a retired Newton Kansan production/distribution manager. Service was June 7 at Trinity Heights United Methodist Church, Newton. He was born June 28, 1960, in Wichita to Charles Frederick “Chuck” Almond and Betty Joleen Tilton. He married Susan Gayle Basore Boyer on June 25, 1983, at his parents’ home in Newton. She survives. He was preceded in death by his father. Other survivors include his daughter and fiance, Doni Boyer of Newton and Darrel Kealey of Wichita; son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Kimberly Boyer of Newton; mother and stepfather, Betty and Vernon Mustoe of Newton; sister and brother-in-law, Vicki and Mark Miller of Newton; and granddaughter, Mia of Newton. A memorial has been established with Grace Baptist Church Missions Fund, 301 B Highway 81 South, Hesston 67062. Wichita Mortuary Service had charge. Larry W. Barnhill Larry W. Barnhill, 50, of Wichita, died June 1, 2005. He was a planning department group leader at Cessna Aircraft. Service was June 4 at Calvary Baptist Church, Valley Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Helen Barnhill. Survivors include his brother, Roger Barnhill, aunts, Jean Remington, Juanita Barnhill, Lucia Solomon, uncle, Ralph Solomon, all of Wichita; and many cousins. Resthaven Mortuary had charge. Thomas Lee Lankford Thomas Lee Langford, 85, of Wichita, died June 3, 2005. He was employed by Eby and Dondlinger construction companies and Excel Meat Packing Co. Service was June 8 at St. Jude Catholic Church. He graduated from Valley Center High School and Kansas State University School of Architecture. He was a World War II veteran in the U.S. Army Air Corps and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Paul and Ocie Brewer Langford; sisters, Bessie Mae Moss and Dorothy Harper; and granddaughter, Summer. Survivors include his wife, Eulalia of the home; children and spouses, Donald and Collette Langford and Thomas and Catherine Langford II, all of Wichita, Bernadette and Robert Onstott of Ann Arbor, Mich., Mary Langford of Egg Harbor Township, N.J., Edward and Michelle Langford of Littleton, Colo., Linda and Mark Bennett of Moundridge; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. DeVorss Flanagan-Hunt Mortuary had charge. Thomas Quincy Utter Thomas Quincy Utter, 45, of Wichita, brother and brother-in-law of Tony and Carolyn Utter of Bel Aire, died June 2, 2005. He was a maintenance employee at Tallgrass Country Club. Service was June 7 at Westlink Christian Church. He was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia Utter. Other survivors include his father, Quincy Utter of Wichita; and sisters and brothers-in-law, Janis and Jeff Scott of Lenexa, Nancy and Phil Coker of Fort Meyers, Fla., Carol and Joel Troyer of Wichita and Susie and Brian Wolf of Overland Park. Downing & Lahey Mortuary East had charge. Leonard James Holt Leonard James Holt, 69, of Sedgwick, father and father-in-law of Marilyn and Carl Konecny of Wichita, died July 2, 2005. He was a truck driver. Service was July 6 at Baker Funeral Home, Valley Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, William E. Holt and Eva L. Simpkins. Other survivors include his wife, Mary Lou; daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Johnny Dater of Sedgwick, Sue and Frank Meacham of Newton, Rhonda and Shane Preble of Wichita; sisters, Mae Brown of Wichita, Pauline Tompkins of Amarillo, Texas; brother, Gordon Holt of Heavener, Okla.; grandchildren, Kristie and Brad Hill, John and Nikki Nold, Justin Nold, Keith Dater, Cori and Zach Land, Karsyn Konecny, Brian Konecny, Lisa Konecny, Lance Preble, Rachel Preble; four great-grandchildren plus two on the way, and nieces and nephews including Kathy Hirschler. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established with Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita 67202, and Victory in the Valley, 917 N. Market, Wichita 67214. Roy L. Sturdy Roy L. Sturdy, 74, of Edmond, Okla., father and father-in-law of Ken and Dawn Sturdy and grandfather of Elizabeth and Randall Orr and Doug Sturdy, Ryan Sturdy and Calvin Sturdy, all of rural Valley Center, died July 1, 2005. Service was July 5 at Forest Hill Christian Church, Oklahoma City, Okla. Burial as at Gracelawn cemetery, Edmond. He was born Aug. 3, 1930, the son of William Leslie and Ella Sturdy. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Joyce E. Sturdy; son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Patti Sturdy; brothers and sister-in-law, Guy Sturdy of Pueblo, Colo., Maurice and Trudy Sturdy of Phoenix, Ariz., and grandchildren, Jennifer Sturdy, Lindsey Sturdy. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established with Circuit Riders Ministry or Maverick Club, in care of the church, 2121 N. McArthur Blvd., Oklahoma City. Matthews Funeral Home, Edmond, had charge. Scott Eugene Patrick Scott Eugene Patrick, 30, of Topeka, grandson of Lola Vandergrift of Park City, died June 26, 2005. Service was July 1 at Kirby-Morris Funeral Home, El Dorado. Other survivors include his mother, Vickie Bokey; brother, Joshua Patrick, sister, Kathy Patrick, both of El Dorado, and four nieces. Wallace DuWayne “W.D.” Hinkle Wallace DuWayne “W.D.” Hinkle, 78, of Valley Center, died July 5, 2005. He was the former principal of West Elementary and owner of Moore Flowers in Valley Center and Wichita. Service is at 10 a.m. Friday at Valley Center Assembly of God, and at 2:30 p.m. at Grace Lawn cemetery in Howard. He was born March 27, 1927, in Howard, the son of Clifford Hinkle and Bertha Valeria Henderson. They preceded him in death. He graduated from Howard High School in 1945, and earned the distinction of becoming Howard’s first Eagle Scout. He was a graduate of the College of Emporia and earned master’s degrees at Montana State University, Missoula, Mont. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He married Naomi Harrod on Oct. 10, 1948. She survives of the home. He spent 38 years in public education, serving as a teacher in the Burlington, Grenola, Towanda and Circle districts. He was a principal in the Circle school district and served as West Elementary principal in Valley Center from 1975 to 1989. He and his wife owned Moore Flowers from 1980 until August 2004. Other survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Gayle and Lyman Covey of Valley Center, Kim and Paul Harrison of Wichita; son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Amy Hinkle of Liberal; sister and brother-in-law, Louise and Curtis Morgan of Howard; mother, Helen Hinkle of Howard; aunt, Hazel Moore of Howard, cousins, Carolyn Houser of California, Joyce and Al Ferkovich of Seattle, Wash.; grandchildren, Eric and Kyle Harrison of Wichita, Karah and Kylie Covey of Valley Center, Holly and Cade Hinkle of Liberal. A memorial has been established with the American Cancer Society or the American Diabetes Association. Baker Funeral Home has charge. Nellie Thompson Nellie F. Thompson, 85, of Wichita, mother of Judith Agustin of Valley Center, died June 19, 2005. Service was June 22 at DeVorss Flanagan-Hunt Mortuary. She was born March 13, 1929, in Dubois, Neb. Other survivors include her husband, LeRoy of Wichita; sons, Frank Bryant of Olathe, Donald Bryant of Brookings, Ore.; sister, Mildred Ferguson of Grants Pass, Ore.; 11 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Bethel Life Center, 3777 S. Meridian, Wichita 67217, and the American Heart Association, 2100 E. Douglas, Wichita 67214. Doyle L. Dyer Doyle L. Dyer, 62, of Goddard, father and father-in-law of Doug and Donna Dyer of Park City, died Sept. 3, 2005. He was a City of Goddard police chief and retired Wichita police detective. Service was Sept. 7 at Olivet Baptist church, Wichita. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alva and Viola, and sisters, Geralda and Vina Faye. Other survivors include his wife, Janet; son, David of Goddard; brother and sister-in-law, Verlen and Madeline Dyer of Calumet, Okla.; sister and brother-in-law, LaFern and Elbert Isley of Oklahoma City; grandchildren, Christopher, Chelsea, Calen, Mickey, Matthew, Amber, Laynie, and several nieces and nephews. A memorial has been established with the City of Goddard Park Playground Fund, 118 N. Main, Box 667, Goddard 67052. Cochran Mortuary had charge. Joan “Jo” Stuckey Hill Joan “Jo” Stuckey Hill, 72, of Andover, mother and mother-in-law of Wesley and Janie Hill of Valley Center, died Sept. 1, 2005. She was a retired licensed practical nurse. Service was Sept. 5 at Andover Church of Christ, Andover. She was born in Harrison, Ark., the daughter of John Crittendon Stuckey and Velma Gass. They preceded her in death. She graduated from Harrison High School and earned her LPN degree. She enjoyed quilting, hunting, fishing, spending time with family, and was an active member of her church. Survivors include her husband, Bill; son and daughter-in-law, Duwayne and Barbara Hill of Leon; brother and sister-in-law, John Crittendon and Doris Stuckey of Green Forest, Ark.; sisters and brothers-in-law, Ora Bee Morris of Paragould, Ark., Cathleen and Jack Flippo of Harrah, Okla., Freda and Billy Cole of Harrison, Ark., and grandchildren and their spouses, Marlene and Josh Patry of Dwight, Leah and Rob Moore of Wichita, Jeff Hill, Braxton Hill of Leon. Memorials have been established with Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, and Andover Church of Christ, 816 N. Andover Road, Andover 67002. Baker Funeral Home had charge. Len Wilbur Felix Len Wilbur Felix, 83, of Wichita, father of Tracy of Kechi, died Aug. 31, 2005. He was a retired Harbison Construction carpenter. Graveside service was Sept. 3 at Resthaven Gardens of Memory, Wichita. He was a Navy veteran and won the Purple Heart during World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeannee; sisters, Arlie, Ruby, Claudine and Mildred, and brothers, Ross, Melvin, Marvin and DeWayne. Other survivors include his sons, David of Everett, Wash., Kelly, Tod, both of Wichita; daughter, Stacy of Wichita; brother, Merlin of Altus, Okla.; five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with the American Heart Association and the American Lung Association. Resthaven Mortuary had charge. Lila Zane Heskett Lila Zane Heskett, 74,, of Hoxie, mother of Dr. David Heskett of Halstead, died Aug. 30, 2005. She was activities director for 32 years with Sheridan County Hospital’s long-term care. Service was Sept. 2 at Hoxie United Methodist Church. Burial was at Hoxie cemetery. She was born Oct. 19, 1930, in Sheridan County, the daughter of Everett Neal and Ada Charles. She married Robert Elwyn Heskett on June 11, 1950, in Hoxie. He preceded her in death on July 20, 2005. After retirement, she worked part-time at Venture 2000 Fitness Center and Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas. Other survivors include her son, Dick Heskett of Wichita; daughter, Linda Davison of Sapulpa, Okla.; sister, Edie Hansen of Wilson, and eight grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Sheridan County Hospital Community Fund and with the Hoxie Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas, in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, 1016 Sheridan, Hoxie 67740. Marcia Francis McLaughlin Campbell Marcia Francis McLaughlin Campbell, 86, died July 7, 2005. She was a retired speech pathologist at the University of Arizona. A memorial service was held July 20 at the home of her daughter, Sandy (Paul) Liska of Tucson, Ariz. After cremation, her ashes were placed at St. Phillip’s in the Hills, alongside those of her husband and their son, Robert “Mac” Campbell, who preceded them in death in 1968. She was born Aug. 19, 1918, in Valley Center. She was a 1940 graduate of the University of Wichita and earned her master’s degree from the University of Arizona three decades later. She married newspaperman Robert H. Campbell in 1948 in Denver. They moved to Tucson, Ariz., in 1949. She was a speech therapist for a decade at the Cerebral Palsy Foundation. After retiring in 1986, she volunteered at the Arizona Historical Society Gift Ship until 1992, a year following her husband’s death. Other survivors include her granddaughter, Kelly Liska of Tucson. Bring’s Memorial Chapel had charge. Martha Jean Hohensee Harwick Martha Jean Hohensee Harwick, 87, of Valley Center, retired Airport Hilton food purchasing agent, died Sept. 1, 2005. Service was Sept. 6 at First Baptist Church, Valley Center. She was born Oct. 14, 1917, in Tyrone, Okla., the daughter of Paul Calvin Hohensee and Jessie Pearl VonStiers. They preceded her in death, as did an infant son, Billie Anderson; brothers, Ervin Hohensee and Merle Hohensee, and a sister, Lucille LeBlanc. She was a Valley Center resident since 1970 and was an active member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Burl and Darlene Anderson of Wichita; brothers and sisters-in-law, Alfred Hayworth, Leonard Hayworth, Jimmie and Gloria Hayworth, Jack and Sylvia Hayworth, all of Washburn, Mo.; sisters and brother-in-law, Rosie Walker of Wichita, Geraldine and Paul Martin of Andover; sister-in-law, Vicki Hohensee of Washburn; grandchildren and their spouses, Jeff and Tina Anderson of Cambridge, Ohio, Tammy and Randy Southards of Green Bay, Wis.; great-grandchildren, Kyle and Kayela Anderson, Joshua and Bradley Southards, and numerous other nephews, nieces and cousins. Memorials have been established with First Baptist Church children’s ministry, 300 N. Ash, Valley Center, and Hospice Care of Kansas, 3241 E. Victor Place, Wichita. Baker Funeral Home had charge. Robert K. McCoy Robert K. McCoy, 54, father of Dennis McCoy and Chelsie McCoy, both of Bel Aire, died Aug. 29, 2005. He was a Boeing safety engineer. Service was Sept. 1 at Derby Church of the Nazarene. Other survivors include his wife, Pam; daughter, Sheri Idol of Wichita; brother, Robert Pullan of Kimberling City, Mo., and sister, Mary Slauson of Fayetteville, Ark. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with the church, 846 N. Woodlawn, Derby 67037. Broadway Mortuary had charge. Pamela Grewing Pamela L. Grewing, 58, of Sedgwick, homemaker and Lillian Tear Library volunter in Sedgwick, died April 30, 2005, as the result of injuries sustained in a vehicle accident April 22. Service is at 1 p.m. today (Thursday) at First Christian Church, Sedgwick. Survivors include her husband, Lyle Grewing of Sedgwick; daughters and sons-in-law, Tina and Kevin Kester of Sedgwick, Dawn and Ron Toedman of El Dorado, Julie and Steve Berner of Las Vegas, Nev.; sons and daughters-in-law, Brett and Tonya Jurging of Leon, Bill and Sheila Grewing of Mt. Juliet, Tenn., Dwight and Debrina Grewing of Holcomb, Dannie and Karla Grewing of Wichita; mother, Phyllis Waldrom of Litchfield, Minn.; three sisters, three brothers, all of Minnesota; 20 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with the library. Resthaven Mortuary, Wichita, has charge. Phyllis Cooper Phyllis June Cooper, 71, of Wichita, mother of Todd Cooper of Valley Center, died April 25, 2005. She was a teacher. Memorial service is at 3:30 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, Valley Center. She was a graduate of Valley Center High School and taught there exclusively for 27 years. Other survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Cheryl Cooper of Wichita; daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly and David Fonseca of Wichita; sisters, Perley Terry of Kauffman, Texas, Corrine Leoni of Arvada, Colo; and grandchildren, Kyle Cooper, Michael Fonseca, Arianna Fonseca, both of Wichita. A memorial has been established with Victory in the Valley. Baker Funeral Home had charge. Mary Ann Mies Landwehr Mary Ann Mies Landwehr, 63, of Colwich, sister and sister-in-law of Alphonse and Virginia Mies of Valley Center, died April 21, 2005. She was a self-employed daycare provider. Service was April 25 at St. Mark Catholic Church, St. Mark’s, with Frs. David Lies and Charles H. Schettler officiating. She was born Nov. 6, 1941, in St. Mark’s, the daughter of Mathias M. Mies and Rose Helena Bergkamp. She married Virgil Landwehr on July 29, 1967, in St. Mark’s. He preceded her in death on Aug. 18, 2001. She also was preceded in death by her parents; a stillborn son, Gerard, in 1971; a brother, James Mies; and sisters, Lorraine Mies and Louise Mies May. Other survivors include her son, Justin Landwehr, daughter, Donna Landwehr, both of Colwich; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ralph and Lorene Mies of Shawnee Mission, Alfred Mies of Wichita, Raymond and Kathy Mies of Andale; and sisters and brothers-in-law, Sr. Mary Joseph Mies of Oklahoma City, Sr. Mary Rosina Mies of Enid, Okla., Florence and Morgan Barlow of Bartlesville, Okla., Bernetta and Gene Carroll of Andale, Theresa Burks of Colwich. A memorial has been established with St. Mark building fund. Wulf-Ast Mortuary had charge. Guyna Lee Stearman Russell Guyna Lee Stearman Russell, 60, of Valley Center, died April 25, 2005. Memorial service is Saturday at Westside Church of God, 1900 McCormick, Wichita. She was born May 26, 1944, in Enid, Okla., the daughter of Glenn Stearman and Coral Strickland. They moved to the Wichita area and she graduated in 1962 from Wichita East High School, and later from Wesley Medical Center School of Nursing. She earned a bachelor’s in nursing at Wichita State University, and a master’s degree in 1979. She practiced nursing in Colorado, California and for several years in the Wichita area. She taught nursing at Wichita Area Technical College and ended her career as a home health nurse. She married Mason Russell in January 1974 in Wichita. He survives. She was a member of Valley Center Assembly of God and a contributor to the National Sarcoidosis Association and its local support group. She was preceded in death by her parents. Other survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Holly and Glenn Allen of Wichita; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Robyn Russell of Park City; sisters and brothers-in-law, Suzanne and Giovanni Garen-Fazio of Newton, Mass., Glenna and Joel Park of North Potomac, Md.; brother and sister-in-law, Ronald and Beverly Stearman of Austin, Texas; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Cornerstone Cremation Society. Tony Goff Tony A. Goff, 46, of Wichita, brother of Terri Morace of Valley Center, died April 16, 2005. He was a Leonards Metals machinist. Service was April 18 at Family Worship Center, Wichita. He served in the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Patricia Goff. Other survivors include his wife, Rose, son, Tony Goff II, stepson, Anthony Kramer, stepdaughter, Amber Kramer, brother, Timmie Goff, all of Wichita; sister, Twila Laudder of Rowlett, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews. Affinity Mortuary had charge. Ronald Ralstin Ronald I. Ralstin, 55, of Wichita, brother of Rita Shultz, Robin Scriven and Rachel Suhr, all of Valley Center, died April 14, 2005. He was a Farmland Foods maintenance engineer. Service was April 19 at Glenn Park Christian Church, Wichita. Burial was at Kechi cemetery. He was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence H. Ralstin. Survivors include his wife, Cheryl Ralstin; son and daughter-in-law, Jeremy and Astrid Ralstin of Mulvane; daughter and son-in-law, Lesli and Jeremy Woods of Wichita; brothers, Raymond Ralstin of Mulvane, Roy Ralstin of Wichita; mother, Mildred Ralstin of Wichita; and granddaughters, Mickala and Kylie Woods. Memorials have been established with the church, the American Heart Association and with the Kansas chapter of the Arthritis Foundation, 1602 E. Waterman, Wichita 67211. Cochran Mortuary had charge. Richard Potter Richard L. Potter, 59, lifelong Furley resident, died April 14, 2005. Service was April 18 at Palmyra Baptist Church, Benton. He was preceded in death by his father, Lloyd Potter, and a sister, Barbara. Survivors include his wife, Wanda; son, Chad; daughter, Hollie; mother, Imogene Potter; brothers, Charles, Jerry, Robert, Bill, Don; and grandchildren, Tyse, Tyler, Julie, Grace. A memorial has been established with the American Cancer Society. Lamb Funeral Home, Whitewater, had charge. Orlando Schultz Orlando Schultz, 88, of Hillsboro, father of Paul Schultz of Valley Center, died April 12, 2005. Memorial service was April 18 at Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren cemetery. Burial was at Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren cemetery. Other survivors include his wife, Marie Schultz of Hillsboro; daughter, Ruth Funk of Hillsboro; and grandchildren. Jost Funeral Home, Hillsboro, had charge. Merle Dunlap Merle E. Dunlap, 89, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Morris and Kathy Dunlap of Valley Center, died April 15, 2005. He was a former communications technician for the Santa Fe Railroad. Service was April 18 at Greenwood cemetery, Newton. He was a member of the Boeing Airplane Co. team that developed the Flair fleet vehicle location system chosen as one of the “10 Outstanding Engineering Achievements in the United States in 1975.” He worked nearly 32 years in engineering at Boeing. In the late 1940s, he was involved in the crash landing of a B-29 in New Mexico. He and his wife Kathryn helped deliver a Boeing 707 to London, England in 1975--nonstop both ways, and were gone from home only 39 hours. He was granted an amateur radio operator license in 1930 and a first commercial radio operator license in 1937. He also was broadcast radio station operator, disc jockey and chief engineer at KANS. He was preceded in death by his wife in 2002. Other survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Rebecca and Don Blasdel of Boise, Idaho, Kendra and Vince Moase of Oshawa, Ontario, Canada; sister, Vera Beth Breithaupt of North Newton; cousin, Beth Martin of Wichita; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Broadway-Mt. Olive Christian Church, 1130 S. Broadway, Wichita 67211, and with Harvey County Historical Society, 203 N. Main, Newton 67114. Cochran Mortuary, Wichita, had charge. Loren Baldwin Loren Joe Baldwin, 78, of Atascadero, Calif., died. He was a quality control engineer in the aerospace industry with Lockheed, Northrop, Santa Barbara Research and Hughes and Raytheon aircraft companies. Service was April 16 at Chapel of the Roses, Atascadero. Burial was at Atascadero District cemetery. He was born May 25, 1926, in Valley Center. He graduated from Atascadero High School before joining the Navy, serving in the U.S. Fifth Fleet during World War II as radarman in the Pacific area, on both the fleet command ship USS Appalachian, the USS Massachusetts and Radar Picket destroyer duties from the liberation of the Philippines through VJ Day. He was part of Lockheed’s crew on the first launch at Vandenberg Air Force Base. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Margaret; daughter and son-in-law, Joanne and Harold Thompson of Santa Barbara, Calif.; sons and daughter-in-law, Robert Baldwin of Phoenix, Ariz., James and Susan Baldwin of Tahoe City; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Sally Baldwin of Arroyo Grande, Calif.; four grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial has been established with Shriner’s Hospital for Children, in care of Paso Robles Shrine Club, Box 881, Paso Floyd White Floyd Vernon White, 72, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Kim and Kevin Opat of Kechi, died April 14, 2005. He was a retired MOP and UP railroad clerk and yard master. Service was April 18 at Resthaven Mortuary. Graveside military honors were provided by Fort Riley. Other survivors include his wife, Beverly A.; sons and daughters-in-law, Greg and Karon White of Clearwater, Randy and Debora White of Wake Forest, N.C.; brothers, Jim of El Dorado, Bob of Middletown, Ohio; sisters, Marge Craig of Andover, Alice Regan of Wichita; grandchildren, Jacquelyn, Jared, Chelsea, Sarah, William, Patrick; and step-grandchildren, Geneasa, Joshua. Memorials have been established with the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association. Elsie Coleman Elsie L. Coleman, 93, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Vernon and Roxanna Bevan of Valley Center, died April 11, 2005. She was a retired Beech Aircraft electric solderer. Service was April 16 at Resthaven Mortuary. She was preceded in death by her sons, Eldon and Stan Bevan, and a daughter, Maxine Love. Other survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Paula Bevan of Wichita; daughters and son-in-law, Loleta “Lolly” Owens of Albuquerque, N.M., Joyce and Dick Huebert of Wichita; daughters-in-law, Joy Bevan, Ann Bevan, both of Wichita; and numerous grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Victory in the Valley, 3755 E. Douglas, Wichita 67218, and Broadway Christian Church, 1130 S. Broadway, Wichita 67211. Deborah Goates Deborah L. “Debbie” Goates, 51, of Wichita, sister and sister-in-law of Richard and Sue Goates of Bel Aire, died April 14, 2005. she was a U.S.D. 259 food service employee. Service was April 19 at White Chapel Garden of Gethsemane. She was preceded in death by her father, Eugie C. Goates, and mother, Carol M. Reeves. Other survivors include her brother and sister-in-law, C. Wayne and Janell Goates of Wichita; nephew, Brian Goates; niece, Angela Slaven. Memorials have been established with the Kansas State School of Veterinarian Medicine and the Kansas Humane Society. Affinity Mortuary had charge. Charles Schlicher Charles W. Schlicher, 73, of Park City, retired aircraft mechanical engineer, died April 13, 2005. Service was April 18 at Hillside Funeral Home East, Wichita. Survivors include his wife, Muriel of the home; sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Sandee Schlicher of Valley Center, John and Debbie Schlicher of Park City; daughters and son-in-law, Lora and Larry Newell of Belle Plaine, Vicki Schlicher of Park city; sisters and brother-in-law, Juanita and William Alva Boyer, Gail Watkins, all of rural Valley Center; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established with Park City Church of the Nazarene, 2100 E. 61st North, Park City 67219. Alla Witham Alla Agnes Thomason Witham, 79, of Valley Center, former schoolteacher and retired U.S.D. 262 bus driver, died April 15, 2005. Service was April 19 at Valley Center Christian Church with Pastor Richard Neu officiating. She was born Nov. 6, 1925, in Glen Elder, the daughter of Thomas H. Thomason and Alla Augusta Detwiler. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald, and granddaughter, Paige Allyn Diepenbrock. Survivors include her daughters, Nancy Diepenbrock of Valley Center, Shirley Griffin of Newberg, Ore.; sons, Thomas Witham of Falun, Joseph Witham of Elwood; stepson, Donnie Witham of Bethune, S.C.; sister, Virginia Frese of Salina; grandchildren, Amanda Leighton, Justin Diepenbrock, Randall Diepenbrock, Jessica Walker, Katie Witham, Kaley Witham, Ashlie Witham, Ray Griffin Jr., Teri Lynn, Tanya; and three great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with Hynes Hospice Center, Via Christi St. Francis, 313 N. Market, Wichita 67202. Baker Funeral Home had charge. Jay A. Barthelme Jay A. Barthelme, 46, of Wichita, retired Service Transfer Inc. employee, died April 6, 2005. Service was April 11 at St. Jude Catholic Church. Survivors include his brothers, Brian, Kelly; sister, Lynell; in-laws, Kim and Craig; and many nieces and nephews. DeVorss Flanagan-Hunt Mortuary had charge. Allen Harrell Allen Scott Harrell, 90, of Cape Girardeau, Mo., died March 22, 2005. Service was April 7 at Downing and Lahey Mortuary East with Dr. Bill Beahm officiating. Burial was at Kechi cemetery, Kechi. He was born Nov. 19, 1914, in Dallas, and was raised in Wichita. He graduated from Valley Center High School in 1933. He married Edna M. Strickland of Kechi on June 16, 1936. She preceded him in death Feb. 12, 2002. He ran a poultry business in Wichita prior to World War II. During the war, he served in combat with the U.S. Army in Europe. Hewas a Santa Fe Railroad conductor in Emporia for 33 years, retiring in 1977. He was a member of Wichita Bible Church and the Emporia American Legion. Survivors include his daughter, Wanda R. Eldridge of Cape Girardeau; son, James M. Harrell of Wheaton, Ill.; and six grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with The Lutheran Home, 2825 Bloomfield Road, Cape Girardeau, Mo. 63701. Alfred F. Veith Alfred F. “Al” Veith, 83, of Wichita, brother of Helen Congdon of Valley Center, died April 9, 2005. He was the owner and operator of Al Veith Auto Service of Valley Center. Prayer service was April 13 at Resthaven Mortuary, Wichita. Mass of Christian burial is at 10 a.m. today (Thursday) at Christ the King Catholic Church. Burial will be at Resurrection cemetery. He was preceded in death by a son, Ken Veith. Survivors include his wife of 59 _ years, Darlene of Wichita; son, Ron Veith of El Dorado; daughters, Kathy Denayer of Derby, Jane Jayne of Rose Hill; sisters, Mary Alice Gorman, Charlotte Veith, both of Houston Texas; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established with Total Home Care & Hospice, 250 W. Douglas, Suite 101, Wichita 67202. Alcie I. Stafford Alcie I. Stafford, 91, mother and mother-in-law of Thomas and Roberta Stafford and Carolyn and Larry Papps, all of Valley Center, died April 10, 2005. She was a homemaker. Service was April 13 at Resthaven Mortuary, Wichita. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth, and a son, Bernice Neil. Other survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Bernell and Barbara Stafford of Wichita, Bernard and Johnnie Stafford of Danville; daughter, Darlene Arebalo of Wichita; 15 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and 28 great-great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established with Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice. Marjorie Evelyn Lackey St. Clair Marjorie Evelyn Lackey St. Clair, 76, of Valley Center, homemaker, died April 2, 2005. Service was April 5 at First United Methodist Church. She was born Jan. 31, 1929, in Peabody, the daughter of Theodore E. Lackey and Ruth E. Uphoff. She married Edgar L. St. Clair on July 19, 1947, in Peabody. He survives. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Ted Lackey Jr., Bill Lackey Sr.; and sister, Margaret Lackey. Other survivors include her daughter, Susan Geary of Oklahoma City; sons, Randall St. Clair of Wichita, Jeffrey St. Clair of Valley Center; sisters, Mildred Shoaf of Lexington, N.C., Dorothy Knust of Richardson, Texas, Patricia Henderson of Peabody, Mary Windsor of Haven, Janet Davis of Manhattan, Karen Curtis of Lakewood, Colo.; grandchildren, Aaron St. Clair, Kelly St. Clair, John St. Clair, Jessica St. Clair, Megan St. Clair, Christine Geary, Ryan Geary; and five great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established with the American Lung Association. Baker Funeral Home had charge. Toni Moreland Toni Ann McNay Morland, 57, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Mindy and Eddy Lynn of Valley Center, died March 24, 2005. She was a homemaker and office administrator for Caber Associates. Service was Monday at Riverlawn Christian Church, Wichita. She was born Sept. 25, 1947, in Ames, Iowa, the daughter of Curtis E. McNay and Betty Jane Lutz. She was preceded in death by her mother. Other survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Marty and Tiffany Morland of Clearwater; brothers and sisters-in-law, Curtis II and Debby McNay, Scott and Atha McNay, all of Wichita; sister, Debra Sims of Belle Plaine; father and second mom, Curtis and Sue McNay; grandchildren, Lakyn and Jessy Lynn, Michael Morland III. A memorial has been established with Hospice Care of Kansas, Wichita. Baker Funeral Home had charge. James Rogers James Stanley Rogers, 44, of Springfield, Mass., son of Freda Rogers of Valley Center, died March 24, 2005. He had been under the care of Baystate VNA and Hospice. A service in celebration of his life will be held in the spring, at the convenience of his family, at First Church of Christ, Suffield, Conn. He was born Oct. 7, 1960, in Wichita, the son of Lindsay “Ted” Rogers and Freda Perry. He was preceded in death by his father. He was raised in Valley Center and earned a bachelor’s in music at Baylor University. He moved east to continue his musical studies, earning master’s degrees in religion and music from Yale University in 1992. He was minister of music at First Church of Christ, Congregational in Suffield, Conn., and also taught music at The Macduffie School in Springfield, Mass. He was a talented recitalist on organ, piano and harpsichord, and was a gifted tenor. He was a longtime member of Novi Cantori professional chamber choir, and was a much-sought-after vocal soloist in the area. Other survivors include his sister and brother-in-law, Grace and Jim Fowler of Fallbrook, Calif.; brother and sister-in-law, John and Brenda Rogers of Moncks Corner, S.C.; and niece and spouse, Krista and Craig Fletcher of Wichita. A memorial has been established with First Church of Christ Memorial Garden Fund, 81 High Street, Suffield, Conn. 06078, and with Novi Cantori, PO Box 30021, Springfield, Mass. 01103. Heritage Funeral Home, 1240 Mountain Road, West Suffield, Conn., has charge. Fred Crow Sr. Fred L. Crow Sr., 88, of Wichita, father of Charles Ray Crow of Park City, died March 27, 2005. He was a retired master plumber. Service was March 30 at Fairlawn Memorial Park, Hutchinson. Other survivors include his son, Fred Crow Jr. of Bellevue, Neb. A memorial has been established with the American Diabetes Association. Hillside Funeral Home East, Wichita, had charge. Emma Koehn Emma Mae Koehn, 83, of Wichita, mother of Wilbur Lee Koehn and Larry Earl Koehn, both of Park City, died March 27, 2005. Service was March 30 at Resthaven Mortuary, Wichita. She was born in Protection, the daughter of Peter B. Ratzlaff and Bessie Thomas. Other survivors include her husband of 63 years, Earl Koehn; son, Robert Allen Koehn of Independence; daughter, Wilma Mae Palmer of Manhattan; sisters, Marrine Shultz of La Fountain, Leona Hazen of Wichita, Violet Chapman, Rose Ratzlaff, both of Neodesha; brother, LeVerne Ratzlaff of Fredonia; 14 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Durward Gale Nice Sr. Durward Gale Nice Sr., 88, of Wichita, brother of Eldon Nice of Valley Center, died March 24, 2005. Service was Monday at Downing & Lahey Mortuary East, Wichita. He was born Jan. 17, 1917, in Gotebo, Okla., the son of Oscar and Charlotte Nice. He married Elizabeth Parks on Nov. 20, 1938, in Independence. After serving the City of Wichita as a firefighter for 25 years, he and his wife retired to Beaver Lake, Rogers, Ark. She preceded him in death on July 12, 1995. He also was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Herschel Dale Nice; brother, Venson Nice; and a sister, Helen Jean Nice. Other survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Durward Gale Jr. and Barbara Nice of Joplin, Mo.; brothers, Jack Nice of Wichita, John Nice of Carmichael, Calif., Paul Nice of Portage, Ohio, Carl Nice of Sacramento, Calif., Bob Nice of Wichita; sisters, Hazel Smith of Wichita, Bonnie Jeffries of Russellville, Ark.; grandsons, Gary Nice of Rockford, Ill, Marvin Nice of Benton, Jeffrey Nice of Paola, Steven Nice of Joplin; and six great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Lakeside Baptist Church, 15891 E. Hwy. 12, Rogers, Ark. 72756, and Kansas Firefighters Museum, 1300 S. Broadway, Wichita 67211. Anderson “Andy” McMinn Anderson “Andy” McMinn, 69, of Mulvane, stepfather of Lisa Ireland of Wichita, died March 26, 2005. Service was Wednesday at Senter-Smith Mortuary, Derby. Burial was at Mulvane cemetery. He was born June 23, 1935, in Midland, Texas, the son of Leonard Owen and Lena Mae McMinn. He served for 23 years with the U.S. Navy, retiring as a senior chief petty officer. He married Patricia Ann Yates on April 15, 1983, in Wichita. She survives. He was a Valley Center resident for 20 years, moving to Mulvane two years ago. Other survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, Anderson and Rebecca McMinn of Florence, Colo., Robert and Deanna McMinn of Wichita, Steve and Angela McMinn of Lewiston, Idaho, Richard and Rita McMinn of Wichita, Leonard and Candice McMinn of Mayfield; stepson, Scott Ireland of Mulvane; brother, Elton McMinn of Big Bear, Calif.; sisters and brothers-in-law, Neva Mae and Charles Sutton of Oklahoma City, Janette and Mac Davis of Midland; and 17 grandchildren. A memorial has been established with the Kansas Humane Society. Pauline Scrivner Pauline Davis Scrivner, 91, of Lawrence, formerly of Valley Center, died March 20, 2005. She was a homemaker. Memorial service is at 10 a.m. April 7 at Baker Funeral Home, Valley Center. Inurnment is at 10 a.m. April 8 at Hammer cemetery, Montreal, Mo. She was born July 1, 1913, in Missouri, the daughter of Elmer “E.Z.” Davis and Rebecca Jane Welchonch. She married Clifford Scrivner on April 16, 1932, in Missouri. He preceded her in death on Nov. 11, 2004. They moved to Valley Center in 1943. She was a fan of the Wichita Wings soccer team. She also was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Bobby Dean Scrivner, in 1944; two sons-in-law, Vonley Hinds, in 1994, and Robert Kolts, in 1995; a granddaughter, Janet Walter, in 1996; and by 10 siblings. Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Lois Hinds of Valley Center, Joyce and Marvin Leonard of Park City, Kenneth and Karen Kolts Ritter of Lawrence, Margaret and Charles Goldsmith of Poughkeepsie, N.Y.; son and daughter-in-law, Raymond and Erma Scrivner of Plano, Texas; 13 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Memorals have been established with the Alzheimer’s Association or the charity of the donor’s choice. Mary Parks Mary Etta Parks, 76, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of James Allan and Becke of Park City, died Feb. 17, 2005. She was a retired Chisholm Enterprises financial officer and owner of Calico Rabbit Gift Shop. Service was Feb. 19 at Resthaven Mortuary. She was preceded in death by her husband, James H. Parks, and a brother, Larry Harvey. Other survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Lawrence LaVerne “Buzz” and Jodie of Katy, Texas, Richard Wayne and Terry of Wichita; daughter and son-in-law, Patricia L. and Jay Gerdes of Wichita; brothers and sisters-in-law, Calvin Harvey of Utica, Allen and Norma Harvey of WaKeeney, Fred and Doris Harvey of Mulvane; sisters and brothers-in-law, Phyllis Mendenhall, Letha and Delbert Babcock, all of Utica, Wanda and Jerry Boxberger of Lake Havasu, Ariz.; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Hospice Care of Kansas, 3241 E. Victor Place, Wichita 67208, and with Riverside Village activities fund, 777 N. McLean Blvd., Wichita 67203. Johnetta Vaughan Johnetta Hanna Vaughan, 81, of Wichita, mother of Phyllis Norwood of Kechi, died Feb. 16, 2005. She was a homemaker. Service was Feb. 21 at Greater Holy Temple Church of God in Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Aaron; parents, Mary and John Hanna; and a brother, Charles A. Davis. Other survivors include her son, Cecil Brooks of Wichita; brothers, James Hanna, Connie Davis, Eugene Hanna, Robert Hanna, Wayne Hanna, Calvin Hanna, Dennis Hanna; sisters, Irene Black, Eva Williams, Mary Davis, Joyce Wickliffe; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Hillside Funeral Home East had charge. Ellison Headley Ellison “Hoot” Headley, 80, of Wellington, father and father-in-law of Jolene and Tom Westhafer and grandfather of Jason, all of Park City, died Feb. 16, 2005. He was a lifelong farmer, fisherman, hunter and resident of Sumner County. Service was Feb. 21 at First United Methodist Church, Wellington. He was preceded in death by his wife, Millie; a son, Jimmie; parents, William and Elizabeth; and brothers, George and Harold. Other survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Dale and Joy Headley of Wellington; brother, Herschel of Wellington; granddaughter, Michelle of Pheonix City, Ala.; and great-grandchildren, Kyonna, Adell, Shyann; and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established with the American Cancer Society and Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice. Frank Funeral Home had charge. James Goodgion James Crawford “Jim” Goodgion, 89, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Janice and George Naylor of Wichita, died Nov. 26, 2003. He was a retired Coleman Co. engineer. Service was Dec. 1 at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church, Wichita. He was born Oct. 2, 1914, in Miller, Okla., the son of Lawrence Crawford Goodgion and Mary Elizabeth Clinkscales. He graduated from high school in Antlers, Okla., and attended Oklahoma University. He married Lena Merle Dorris on Oct. 22, 1939, in Alva, Okla. She preceded him in death on Dec. 7, 1998. He worked for Cessna during World War II, and was a design engineer for Coleman until 1978. He and his wife were founding members of Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church in 1952, and continued to be active. He was an avid outdoorsman who also enjoyed gardening and woodworking. He and his wife enjoyed traveling throughout the United States. Other survivors include his children and their spouses, Larry and Jenny Goodgion of Wilmington, N.C., Marilyn and Kenny Glenn of Cunningham; sister, Elizabeth Harrison of Richmond, Mo.; seven grandchildren and their spouses; and three great-grandsons. A memorial has been established with the church scholarship fund, 1600 W. 27th North, Wichita 67204. Hillside Funeral home West had charge. Elmer Dellinger Elmer S. Dellinger, 82, of Wichita, retired Boeing tool and die maker and former Valley Center shoe repair shop owner, died Nov. 28, 2003. Service was Dec. 3 at Kansas Masonic Home. Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, Scott and Kathy Dellinger of Houston, Texas, Jack and Lee Dellinger of Denver, Colo.; daughter and son-in-law, Kay and Dennis Wilson of Wichita; brothers-in-law, Johnny Verboom, Jack Engel; five grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren, soon to be five; and five step-great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established with Midian Shrine Memorial Hospital and Kansas Masonic Home first-floor residence council. DeVorss Flanagan-Hunt Mortuary had charge. Donald Rindt Donald Robert Edward Rindt, 86, of Wichita, grandfather of Derek Rindt and great-grandfather of Tara Rindt, both of Valley Center, died Dec. 1, 2003. He was retired from Humphrey Product Inc. as director and secretary-treasurer. Service is at 11 a.m. today (Thursday) at Reformation Lutheran Church, 7601 E. 13th. He was born April 17, 1917, on a farm near Lincolnville, the son of Emil Rindt and Clara Tiemeier. He graduated from Diamond Valley high School in Burdick, and attended Emporia State College and American Business College in Wichita, where he taught after graduation. He also taught four years at a rural elementary school at Ramona before entering the army on July 6, 1942. He accepted an appointment to field artillery school at Ft. Sill, Okla., where he was commissioned a second lieutenant on Aug. 12, 1943, then transferred to Ft. Meade, Md. He served in the Pacific Theater, and went to Japan after the war, on occupational duty with the 32nd Red Arrow infantry division. After his discharge April 13, 1946, he joined the Army Reserves, attaining the rank of captain before retiring in 1960. He received the Asiatic Pacific service, American service World War II and victory medals. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Florence Meyer; three older brothers, Harold, Milton and Alvin, and a younger sister, Luella Martin. Other survivors include his wife, Dorothea; daughter and son-in-law, Paula and Dan Terry of Camden, Ark.; son and daughter-in-law, Craig and Elizabeth Rindt of Wichita; sister, Evelyn Herpich of Herington; grandchildren, Lanae Gaston, Dana Rogers, both of Camden; great-grandchildren, Sarah, Reid and Abigail Rogers, Brock Gaston, all of Camden. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with the church endowment fund and the American Cancer Society. Downing & Lahey Mortuary East has charge. Albert Schaar Albert Herbert Schaar, 85, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Merle Henry and Mary Schaar of Valley Center, died Nov. 25, 2003. He was a retired Beech Aircraft employee. Service was Nov. 28 at Riverlawn Christian Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Florence; two brothers; and two granddaughters. Other survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Ara Ann and Dennis Duty, Brenda and Dennis Brack, all of Wichita; grandchildren, Shelly Norris, John Schaar, Andrew Schaar, Nancy Duling, Deana Snyder, Joel Duty, Becky Koster, Greg Brack, Chris Brack; 11 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials have been established with the church youth program, 4243 N. Meridian, Wichita 67204, and Heartland Home hospice, 1410 N. Woodlawn, Derby 67037. Downing & Lahey Mortuary West had charge. Harold Clark Harold Glenn Clark, 83, father and father-in-law of David and Donna Clark of Park City, died Oct. 28, 2003. He was past president of Local 201 and a retired commercial carpenter. Private family service. He was born Feb. 15, 1920, in Richland, the son of Frances Perry Clark and Elva A. Jutton. They preceded him in death, as did his spouses, Faye W. McDonald Clark and Carol Sprague Clark; two brothers; and a sister. Other survivors include his stepsons, Donald Johns of Wichita, Jerry Hahn of Portland, Ore.; stepdaughter, Patty Muich of Greeley, Colo.; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren. Baker Funeral Home had charge. Wayne Zabel Wayne Warren Zabel, 92, of Valley Center, father of Larry Zabel of Valley Center, died Oct. 25, 2003. Graveside service was Oct. 29 at Wetmore cemetery, Wetmore. He was born May 15, 1911, in Wetmore, the son of Charles W. Zabel and Leona Loveless. He spent his first 40 years in the Wetmore community, where he worked for his father in a hardware store. He also operated heavy equipment and transported cattle. He moved to Valley Center in 1952 and went to work for Beech Aircraft for 23 years. He was a longtime member of the Masonic Lodge and Order of the Eastern Star #439, both in Goff. He married Therma M. Thomas on Dec. 2, 1933, in Platte City, Mo. She survives of Newton. Other survivors include his sons, Dwayne G. Zabel of Belle Plaine; sisters, Maybelle Schmidt of Hastings, Neb., Edith Scott of Belle Plaine; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. A memorial has been established with Hospice Care of Kansas--Newton, 2505 N. Main, North Newton 67117. Baker Funeral Home had charge. Eunice Twomey Eunice V. Stricklin Twomey, 77, of Sedgwick, mother of Diane Henderson Bradley of Valley Center, died Oct. 26, 2003. She was born Feb. 25, 1926, in Bellview, Mo., the daughter of John F. Stricklin and Elizabeth Litton. They preceded her in death, as did her spouses, John S. Twomey and Jack Schidler, and sons, Sherman G. Twomey and Johnney Twomey. She was a former Stratton, Colo., resident. Other survivors include her son, James Jackson of Deslodge, Mo.; brothers, Roy, Ralph and Ira Stricklin; sisters, Wanda McBride, Ruth Brewin; and 14 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A memorial is to be designated by the family, in care of Baker Funeral home, Box 242, Valley Center 67147. Warren White Warren Amos White, 77, of Wichita, retired bookbinder for McCormick-Armstrong Company, died Oct. 11, 2003. Service was Oct. 15 at Family Worship Center. Entombment was at Lakeview Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. He was preceded in death by his wife of 36 years, Ruth; father, Harry D. White Sr.; mother and stepfather, Juanita W. and Pete Vagana; and brothers, Harry White Jr., Claude White, Jim White and Frank Vagana. Survivors include his daughters and son-in-law, Pattie and Don McCullough of Wichita, Linda Wells of Andover; son and daughter-in-law, Phil and Rachel Walkup of Wichita; grandchildren, Casey Walkup of Wichita, Bobby Walkup of New Alban, Iowa, Josh Wells of Oklahoma City, Okla., Balie and Sean Villagomez of Wichita, Ashley McCullough of Wichita; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials have been established with the Cancer Society, 435 S. Broadway, Suite 100, Wichita 67202, and Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 303 S. Market, Wichita 67202. Lakeview Funeral Home had charge. Mary Black Mary Margaret Black, 78, of Valley Center, retired Sedgwick County Tag Office bookkeeper, died Oct. 14, 2003. Memorial service is at 10 a.m. Saturday at Resthaven Mortuary, Wichita. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Margaret Hartle. Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Jane and Ron Smith, Fran and Brett Black, both of Valley Center; son-in-law, Rodney Hartle of Overland Park; grandchildren, Staci and Dan Hershberger of Wichita, Ryan and Mandy Smith, Doug Black, Kevin Black, Blade Black, all of Valley Center; and a great-granddaughter, Leigha Smith of Valley Center. A memorial has been established with Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice. Lois Williams Lois L. Turner Kilgore Williams, 72, of Wichita, died Oct. 13, 2003. Visitation is from 6 to 8 tonight (Thursday) at Baker Funeral Home. Service is at 11 a.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church, Valley Center. Survivors include her daughter, Pamela A. Kilgore of Wichita; sons, Rocky Kilgore of Atlanta, Ga., Rusty Kilgore of Wichita; grandchildren, Jada, Justin, Erika, Brett, Lacy, Tom, Michael; great-granddaughters, Zoe and Kelsey; seven brothers; and five sisters. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with the Salvation Army, 350 N. Market, Wichita 67202. Kiara Easter Kiara Leanna Easter, 10, of Wichita, formerly of Valley Center, died Oct. 17, 2003. She was a student at Kelly Elementary. Service will be Oct. 22 at First Baptist Church, Valley Center. Survivors include her father, Dustin Presley of Valley Center; mother and stepfather, Stacey and Russell Buckley of Wichita; sisters, Alexis Easter of Wichita, Ashton Presley of Park City, Stacey Buckley of Wichita; grandparents, Coleman R.D. Easter of Wichita, Gregory and Shirley Nusse of Valley Center, Jerry and Tommie Presley of Valley Center; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. A memorial has been established with Rainbows United Inc. Baker Funeral Home has charge. Erpal Payton Erpal Payton, 85, of Wichita, brother of Eva Sagerty of Valley Center, died Oct. 9, 2003. He was a retired Furr’s Cafeteria floor supervisor. Service was Oct. 13 at Highland cemetery. Other survivors include his daughter, Berniece Knapp of Clearwater; sisters, Opal Jones, Reva Guerra, both of Wichita, Elsie Huff of Rose Hill; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Hillside Funeral Home East had charge. Elizabeth Purtle Elizabeth K. “Kay” Purtle, 60, of Lewistown, Ill., formerly of Valley Center, died Oct. 12, 2003. Service was Oct. 14 at Henry-Lange Memorial Home, Lewistown. Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Kip and Amanda Purtle of Valley Center, Beau and Gretchen Purtle of Marion, Ill., and daughter and son-in-law, Joli and Bob Pierson of Havana, Ill. Betty Minson Betty Lou Wentz Minson, 64, of Valley Center, retired executive secretary for Boeing Aircraft, died Oct. 12, 2003. Visitation is from 9 a.m. to noon today (Thursday) at Mason Funeral Home, Winner, S.D. Service is at 2 p.m. today at United Methodist Church in Winner. Burial will be at Winner cemetery. She was born Jan. 7, 1939, in Winner, S.D., the daughter of Leo “Jiggs” Wentz and Hilda Brickman. She graduated from the University of Colorado, where she received her secretarial business degree. She came to Wichita in 1965 with her first husband, Wayne Foss, and two sons. She served many years as a secretary for Koch Industries, Slawson Oil, Arabbia Law Firm and Northwest National Life Insurance Co., retiring after 15 years of service at Boeing. She married C.F. “Buzz” Minson on March 26, 1988, in Houston, Texas. He survives of the home. Other survivors include her sons and daughter-in-law, Randy and Tammy Foss of Valley Center, Jeff Foss of Topeka; stepdaughter and family, Linda and Dave Schmidt of Marietta, Ga.; stepsons and spouse, Billy and Steve Minson of Wichita, Rod and Mel Minson of Decatur, Ala.; three grandchildren, Amy and Aubrey Foss of Valley Center, Matt Foss of Columbus, Ohio; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. A memorial has been established with the American Cancer Society. Baker Funeral Home has charge. Alma Frischenmeyer Alma Lee Kirchmer Frischenmeyer, 77, of Wichita, mother of Pat Wells of Valley Center, died Oct. 12, 2003. She was a retired AAA Auto Club Wichita manager. Rosary was Oct. 15, and mass is at 2 p.m. today (Thursday), both at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. She was born Nov. 8, 1925, on a farm near Sedgwick. She married Richard “Dick” Frischenmeyer on May 24, 1947. He survives. They were in charge of the Lord’s Pantry at the church for many years. Other survivors include her daughters, Nancy Fager of Salina, Connie Schrader of Wichita; brother, Don Kirchmer, sister, Helen Tipton, both of Newton; grandchildren, Jake and Katie Fager, Jennifer Dodd, Michael Jaske, Eric Schwepker; and great-grandchildren, Andrew and Alex Dodd and Jonathan, Shannon and Sabrina Schwepker. A memorial has been established with the church and the Lord’s Pantry. DeVorss Flanagan-Hunt Mortuary has charge. Muriel Davies Muriel Elizabeth Davies, 94, of Wichita, retired benefits clerk in human resources at Wichita State University, died Oct. 2, 2003. Service was Oct. 7 at Old Mission Mortuary. She enjoyed cooking, playing cards, reading and the ministry. She was preceded in death by her parents, William T. Davies and Lora May Thomas, and sister, Eulah Mary McNeil. Survivors include her niece and husband, Sharon D. and Edward Thompson of Herington; nephew and wife, William E. and Debbie M. Thompson of Derby; niece, Katharine A. Thompson of Herington; great-great-nephew, Andrew Thompson; and great-great-niece, Linnea Thompson. Memorials have been established with Furley United Methodist Church, Furley, and United Methodist Urban Ministries of Wichita. Micah Edwards Micah Andrew Edwards, infant grandson of Kyle and Tracey Omo and nephew of Ashley, Jillian and Joshua Omo and Adam and Taylor Shannon, all of Valley Center, was born and died Oct. 2, 2003. Other survivors include his parents, Grady and Lakecia Omo Edwards, brother, Caleb of the home; grandparents, Kim Omo of Wichita, Allen and Brenda Vermillion of Wichita; aunt and uncle, Jamie and Shannon Edwards of Hutchinson; and great-grandparents, Kent and Ann Williams of Ft. Smith, Ark., Cliff and Peggy Omo of Goddard, Leroy and Betty Galloway of Hutchinson. Baker Funeral Home had charge. Hugh Higgs Hugh Darrell “H.D.” Higgs, 68, of Exeter, Mo., formerly of Wichita, brother of Franklin Higgs of Valley Center, died Oct. 5, 2003. Service was Oct. 8 at Fohn Funeral Home, Cassville, Mo. Other survivors include his wife, Norma; mother, Hazel of Exeter; son, Bradley, daughter, Pam Baker, both of Wichita; sister, Jane Johnson of Springfield, Mo.; and four grandchildren. Donald Porter Donald A. Porter, 74, of Park City, retired Coleman Co. and Evcon Industries truck driver, died Sept. 30, 2003. Memorial service was Oct. 3 at Glenn Park Christian Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Sue Porter. Other survivors include his wife, Donna Porter of Park City; son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Virginia Porter of Park City; daughter, Andra Reeves of Wichita; stepdaughters, Vickie Scraper, Connie Beaver, both of Wichita; brothers, Robert Porter, Jim Porter; sister, Norma Carter; grandchildren, Taryn Northern of Douglass, Michele Towey, Makayla Reeves, both of Wichita; and great-grandchildren, Blake Northern, Mackenzie Northern. A memorial has been established with Trinity Hospice. All Faiths Funeral Services had charge. Tish Emmerson Tish Emmerson, 43, of Wichita, Galichia Medical Group billing supervisor, died Sept. 21, 2003. Service is at 10 a.m. today (Thursday) at Downing & Lahey Mortuary West. Survivors include her husband, Ron; son, Jason Emmerson; daughter, Lacey Emmerson; parents, Leroy and Norene Nedeau; brothers, Louis Nedeau and Christopher Nedeau, all of Wichita; and sisters, Felicia Brock of Wichita, Cecilia Owens of Plevna, Patricia Conner of Derby. Steven Trimble Steven Wayne Trimble, 45, of Valley Center, owner of Steve’s Auto Sales and A-1 Truck & Auto Body Shop, died Sept. 20, 2003. Visitation with family 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Baker Funeral Home. Service at 11 a.m. Saturday at Calvary Baptist Church. Burial is at Hillside cemetery, Sedgwick. He was born Nov. 19, 1957, in Wichita, the son of Carl Wayne Trimble and Toni Faye Bensch. They survive of Valley Center. He was a 1975 graduate of Valley Center High School. He married Debra L. Nance on Sept. 19, 1986, in Newton. She survives of the home. He was preceded in death by his grandparents. Other survivors include his daughters, Mandy Hebert of Wichita, Nikki Plenert of Hillsboro; son, Toby Decker of Valley Center; brother and sister-in-law, Jeff and Kathy Trimble of Maize; sister and brother-in-law, Brenda and Don Osler of Valley Center; grandmother, Ellen Trimble of Austin, Texas; grandchildren, Ciara Hebert, Blake Herron, Dallas Hebert, Madison Hebert, Haley Plenert, Ethan Plenert; nieces, Chelsea and Steffanie Trimble, Jessica and Andrea Osler; and numerous other relatives. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with the church. Paul Matz Paul E. Matz, 77, of Kechi, died Sept. 18, 2003. Graveside service was Sept. 22 at Kechi cemetery. Memorial service was Sept. 22 at Risen Savior Lutheran Church in Wichita. He was born June 21, 1926, in Hillsboro, the son of Carl and Louise Matz. He served in the Army Air Corps and was a member of the church. He was a self-employed upholsterer, particularly in antique automobile restoration. Survivors include his wife, Marie; daughter, Karen Thompson of Valley Center; son and daughter-in-law, Kent and Marilyn Matz of Kechi; brother, Robert of Marion; sister, Lois Caudell of Suitland, Md.; grandsons, Dale of Kechi, Drew Thompson of Manhattan, Carl of Wichita; granddaughters, Shannon of Wichita, Dana Thompson of Valley Center; and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established with Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice and the church, 6770 E. 34th, Wichita 67226. LaVon Herron LaVon Miller Herron, 88, of Newton, mother of Janel Hawkins of Valley Center, died Sept. 21, 2003. She was co-owner of a La Plata, Mo., hardware store and a Montgomery Wards parts and service clerk. Visitation 10 a.m. today (Thursday), service is at 11 a.m., both at La Plata Christian Church. Burial is at La Plata cemetery. She was born Oct. 26, 1914, in Downing, Mo., the daughter of William Miller and Pearl Caldwell. They preceded her in death, as did brothers Fred and Leo Miller; a sister, Neva Miller; and three infant siblings. She married Eugene L. Herron on April 21, 1934, in Kirksville, Mo. He also preceded her in death. Other survivors include her son, Larry Herron of La Plata; sisters, Jean Davidson, Cleta Miller, both of Kirksville, Mo., Ann Curtis of Centerville, Iowa; granddaughters, Polly Freeman, Molly Hawkins, Mary Herron, Sally Loflin, Kristi Herron; great-grandsons, Charles Frieze, Michael and Noah Freeman; two grandsons by marriage; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial has been established with the church, 120 W. Moore, La Plata, Mo. 63549. Baker Funeral Home has charge. James Lincicome James D. “Jim” Lincicome, 73, of El Dorado, father of David Lincicome of Valley Center, died Sept. 16, 2003. He was a retired Texaco Refinery unit operator. Service was Sept. 19 at First United Methodist Church. Other survivors include his wife, Melva; daughter, Jayme Collins of Emporia; sister, Colleen Moore of Victorville, Calif.; brothers, Bill Lincicome of Owasso, Okla.; and three grandchildren. A memorial has been established with the church. Kirby-Morris Funeral Home had charge. James Cruce James A. “Jim” Cruce Sr., 72, father and father-in-law of Jim Jr. and Melinda Cruce of Valley Center, died Sept. 22, 2003. He was a retired Mid-Kansas Construction foreman. Services are at 11 a.m. today (Thursday) at Cochran Mortuary. Other survivors include his wife, Edna, of the home; sons and daughters-in-law, Bill and Nita Cruce of West Chester, Pa., David and Charlotte Cruce of Wagoner, Okla.; daughters and sons-in-law, Deborah and Stan Wilhite of Wichita, Dorothy and Scott Morton of Wichita; brother, Glen Cole of Farbaugh, Calif.; sisters, Betty Mason of Glenpool, Okla., Ellen Coomer, Cecil Rosemond, Virginia Hathcoat, all of Wagoner, Okla.; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Geraldine Knott Geraldine S. Burgin Knott, 72, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of David and Karla Knott and grandmother of Dee Dee and Robby Knott, all of Park City, died Sept. 14, 2003. Mass was Sept. 18 at St Patrick Catholic Church in Plains. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.D. Knott, and two daughters, Diane and Debra. Other survivors include her son, Dennis Knott of Wichita, and a sister, Olivia Lee of Minneola. Fidler-Orme Mortuary of Meade had charge. Blossom Van Ert Blossom Van Ert, 82, of Wichita, died Sept. 15, 2003. She was a homemaker. Mass was Sept. 20 at St. Patrick’s Church. Burial was at Lakeview Memorial Gardens. She was born Oct. 10, 1920, in Wichita. She was married to Lambert “Van” Van Ert for 57 years. He survives. Other survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Kay Van Ert of Edenton, N.C.; daughter, Karen Van Ert of Denver, Colo.; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, and with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Box 27106, New York, NY 10087. Barbara Johnson Barbara Louise Milner Johnson, 64, of Wichita, died Sept. 20, 2003. Service was Sept. 24 at Central Community Church, Wichita. Burial will be at a later date in Roselawn cemetery, Baton Rouge, La. She graduated from Stephens College in Columbia, Mo., and Louisiana State University, and was a substitute teacher in Valley Center, Maize and Wichita. Survivors include her husband, Charles W. Johnson; daughters, Cynthia Anne Tilton of Leawood, Patricia Milner Maroney of Tulsa, Okla.; sons, Chad Harold Johnson of Burlington, Ky., Christopher William Johnson of North Platte, Neb.; brother, Charles Edward Milner Jr. of Baton Rouge, La.; and grandchildren, Matthew Lee Maroney, Amy Louise Maroney, Ford William Johnson. Memorials have been established with the church, 6100 W. Maple, Wichita 67209, and with Stephens College, 1200 E. Broadway, Columbia, Mo. Betty Pearson Betty Jean Pearson, 77, of Valley Center, retired Pearson Excavating bookkeeper, died June 7, 2003. Service was June 9 at Baker Funeral Home. She was born June 2, 1926, in August, the daughter of Fred F. Stroud and Mary Schauf-Stroud. She married Gorge A. Pearson Sr. on Dec. 18, 1951, in Wichita. He preceded her in death. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, George Jr. and LeAnna Pearson of Valley Center; brother, Bill Stroud of Neb.; sister, Virginia Hayes of El Dorado; grandchildren, Chad and Sarah Pearson, Blake Pearson of Valley Center, Janelle Pearson, Wichita; great-grandchildren, Kailey Pearson, Cody Pearson, both of Valley Center. A memorial has been established with Special Olympics of Kansas, 5315 E. 21st North, Wichita 67208. Evelyn Townsley Evelyn J. Ambler Townsley, 69, of Severy, mother of Cindy Watts of Park City, died June 4, 2003. She was co-owner of Jim’s Used Cars and Firewood. Service was June 9 at Severy United Methodist Church. Other survivors include her husband, Jim; sons and daughters-in-law, Junior and Brandy Ramsey of Corning, Calif., James and Dala Ramsey of Augusta, Bill Townsley of Ft. Worth, Texas; daughters and sons-in-law, Clara and Ron Register, Elaine and Fred Wells, all of Augusta; sister, Mary Billups of Viola; aunts, Helen VanBuskirk, Joy Knight, both of Severy; 15 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established with Greenwood County Hospice. Zimmerman Funeral Home, Howard, had charge. Donald Lacy Sr. Donald Lee Lacy Sr., 66, of Valley Center, retired pastor, died June 4, 2003. Service was June 7 at Calvary Baptist Church. Burial was at Kechi cemetery, Kechi. He was born June 10, 1936, in Roswell, N.M., the son of R.E. Lacy and Verna L. Walker. He graduated from Howard Payne University, Brownwood, Texas, in 1960. He married Kathryn A. Bingham on Sept. 2, 1960, in Fort Worth, Texas. She survives of the home. He served 42 years in the ministry, including 35 consecutive years of pastoring at four churches--Kim, Colo.; Woodland Park, Colo.; Pittsburg; and Valley Center’s Calvary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Helen Sledge; and three brothers, Paul Lacy, James Lacy and Ralph Lacy. Other survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Donnie L. Jr. and Melinda M. Lacy of Olathe; daughters and son-in-law, Melinda K. Lacy of Olathe, Michelle and Joe Graham of Torrance, Calif; and five grandchildren, Emerson Lacy Graham, Jack Henry Graham, both of Torrance, Kaitlin Diane Lacy, Taylor Nicole Lacy, Dylan Lee Lacy, all of Olathe. Memorials have been established with the church building fund and Victory in the Valley. Baker Funeral Home had charge. Alberta Loutzenhiser Alberta L. Loutzenhiser, 81, of Wichita, aunt of Robert Dixon of Valley Center, died June 5, 2003. She was a retired office assistant for Beech Aircraft. Service was June 10 at Mission Chapel Mausoleum. She was a past deacon of Bethany Presbyterian Church. She was a member of the 20th Century Club, Golden B’s Women’s Club, Epsilon Sigma Alpha and did various volunteer work for local organizations including Via Christi-St. Francis Hospital and Project Beauty. Other survivors include her husband of 54 years, Vinton O. Loutzenhiser of Wichita; stepson, Ronald Loutzenhiser of California; two grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Memorials have been established with the American Cancer Society, Heartland Division, 400 N. Broadway, Wichita, 67202, and Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, 67202-3805. Squire Zane Squire Boone Zane, 64, of Fall River, father of Ron Zane of Valley Center, died July 2, 2003. Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday and service is at 10 a.m. Saturday, both at Timmons Funeral Home. Burial will be at Whitehall cemetery. He was born Jan. 24, 1939, in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Squire Boone Zane Sr. and Aelzene Lawrence. He served in the U.S. Army. He retired in 2001 after 30 years as a heavy equipment operator for local union 101. He married Bernadine Schlicher on Jan. 12, 1968, in Wichita. She survives. Other survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, Daniel and Shelly Zane of Fall River; Clark and Cindy Wade of Crescent City, Calif., Larry and Susan Wade of Eureka; daughters and son-in-law, Jacquetta and Terry McMullen, Debbie Wade, all of Fall River; brothers, Kenneth Zane of Ardmore, Okla., Donnie Raine of Coyville, Gary Raine of Wichita, Doran Raine Jr. of Toronto; sister, Sharon Miller of Wichita; 16 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established with the American Cancer Society. Allen Ulbrich Allen R. Ulbrich, 91, of Girard, brother of John Ulbrich, Robert Ulbrich Jr. and Sarah Hawkins, all of Valley Center, died July 25, 2003. He was a farmer and dairyman. Service was July 29 at Smith Carson Wall Funeral Home, Girard, and burial was at Girard cemetery. He was born Nov. 10, 1911, at rural Valley Center, the son of R.A. and Maud Ulbrich. He grew up on the family farm and attended Pleasant Ridge Grade School. He married Wanda Johnson of Rose Hill and moved shortly afterward to the McCune and Girard area. He and his wife were active members of Girard Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; brothers, Walter, Otto and Harley; and sisters, Leona Brannan, Ruth Bowlin and LuEtta Rich. Other survivors include his son, Vernon; daughter, Rosemary of Girard; five grandchildren; one great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews. Donna Maxwell M. Steele Maxwell, 58, of Wichita, mother of Troy Grigsby of Park City, died July 22, 2003. She was a retired Raytheon employee. Service was July 25 at Cochran mortuary. She was preceded in death by her mother, Marie Steele. Other survivors include her husband, Russell Maxwell; daughter, Catherine M. Lesher, stepdaughters, Carol Maxwell, Carmen Price; father, Jim Steele; brother, Mike Steele, all of Wichita; and four grandchildren. Raymond “Ciglo” Dobnick Raymond “Ciglo” Roy Dobnick III, 30, of Wichita, brother of Mary Carpenter of Valley Center, died July 11, 2003. Visitation is from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Friday and service is at 10:30 a.m. Friday, both at Baker Funeral Home. He was born Dec. 17, 1972, in Nhatrang, Vietnam, the son of Raymond R. Dobnick Jr. and Dung Kim Nguyen. He married Angela L. Robinson on Sept. 22, 1995, in Wichita. She survives. Other survivors include his sister, Thy Dark of Lenexa; father, Raymond Dobnick Jr. of Wichita; mother, Dung Dobnick of New Orleans, La.; grandmother, Mary Sommerville of Marble Hill, Mo.; niece and nephew, Madison and Ajay Carpenter. A memorial has been established in memory of Raymond Dobnick, in care of Baker Funeral Home. Thomas Smith Thomas E. Smith, 74, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Ron and Jane Smith of Valley Center, died July 25, 2003. He was a retired antiques dealer. Service was July 29 at Advantage Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Service and burial is Friday in Canon City, Colo. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Terry Smith. Other survivors include his wife, Mary Lucretia Smith; sons and daughters-in-law, Tom and Pat Smith of Wichita, Jim and Debbie Smith of Wichita; daughters and sons-in-law, Becky and Ken Taylor, Lisa and Pat Leeker, Pat and Al Hammer, all of Wichita, Juanita Porter of El Dorado; sister, Josephine Flummer of Carbondale, Ill.; 23 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren. Christopher Breitenstein Christopher John Breitenstein, 54, of Wichita, brother of Mike Breitenstein of Valley Center, died Aug. 12, 2003. He was a civil engineer for the City of Wichita. Service is at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Riverlawn Christian Church. No visitation. He was born Nov. 10, 1948, in Kansas City, the son of Clarence W. Breitenstein and Lois G. Wheeler. His mother preceded him in death. Other survivors include his father, Clarence Breitenstein of Wichita; brother, Pat Breitenstein of Northglenn, Colo. A memorial has been established with Riverlawn Christian Church, 4243 N. Meridian, Wichita 67204. Baker Funeral Home has charge. James Geter James C. Geter Jr., 63, of Park City, retired Wichita Greyhound Park greyhound trainer, died Aug. 6, 2003. Service was Aug. 11 at Hillside Funeral Home East Chapel, Wichita. Survivors include his wife, Delphine, of the home; children and their families, Greg, Susan and grandson Dalton James Geter of Charleston, W. Va., Jerry and Danielle Geter of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Gene and granddaughter Taylor Jean Geter of Wichita, daughter, Terri Geter of Miami, Fla.; one brother and four sisters. Memorials have been established with the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association. Kenneth Smith Kenneth Ralph Smith, 65, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of LeRoy and Kristi Smith and grandfather of Meagan, Savannah, Caitlin and Madison, all of Kechi, died Aug. 8, 2003. He was a retired dispatch supervisor for Kaneb Pipeline Services. Service was Aug. 13 at Baker Funeral Home, Valley Center, and at Kechi Township cemetery. He was born July 16, 1938, at his home in Bijou Hills, S.D., the son of Ralph L. Smith and Hope Nina Gray Smith-Rhuberg. He served nearly 13 years, and during the Vietnam War, in the U.S. Air Force. He was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis G. Snodgrass Smith, and by his father. Other survivors include his daughter, Fonda Smith of Durango, Colo.; mother, Nina Rhuberg of Mitchell, S.D.; brother, Gary Smith of Mondamin, Iowa; and sisters, Deloris Spry, Gail Mueller, both of Mitchell, S.D., Karen Hanson of Winner, S.D. Dale Tilley Dale Lynn Tilley, 44, of Wichita, son of Ann Younger of Park City, died Nov. 12, 2003. He was an electronics tech. Service was Nov. 16 at Baker Funeral Home Chapel. He was born Aug. 16, 1959, in Mountain View, Ark., the son of Kenneth Dale Tilley and Geneva Ann Younger. He was preceded in death by his father. Other survivors include his daughter, Krysal Tilley of Wichita; brothers, Ken Tilley, Thomas Tilley, nephew, J. Cruther, all of Wichita; and many aunts, uncles and other relatives. Henry Ulmer Henry Ulmer, 88, of Whitewater, retired farmer and stockman, died Nov. 11, 2003. Service was Nov. 15 at Furley United Methodist Church, Furley. Survivors include his wife, Nellie Ulmer of Whitewater; daughter and son-in-law, Janet and Frank Duvanel of Benton; granddaughters and spouse, Tammy and Mark Unruh of Newton, Kelly Duvanel of Wichita; and great-grandsons, Hank and Clint Unruh of Newton. Memorials have been established with the church and Gideons International. Bob Lamb Funeral Home, Whitewater, had charge. Lozelle Leck Lozelle E. Leck, 75, of Valley Center, retired schoolteacher, died Nov. 14, 2003. Services were Nov. 17 at Glidden-Ediger Chapel, McPherson, with Rev. Shawn Replogle officiating, and Nov. 19 at Ward Funeral Home, Washington, with the Church of the Brethren pastor officiating. Burial was at Church of the Brethren cemetery, Washington. She was born Jan. 4, 1928, in Linn, the daughter of Byron Wilfred Leck and Mary Ann “Mamie” Gauby. She was a McPherson resident from 1950 until 1996, when she moved to Valley Center. She graduated from Washington High School, Washington. She earned a bachelor’s in education at McPherson College, McPherson, and a master’s in education from Emporia State University, Emporia. She taught school in rural Washington County, rural McPherson County, Union Valley School in Hutchinson, and the Buhler schools. She was a member of Church of the Brethren in McPherson, and a former member of Kansas National Educators Association, National Educators Association and Mathematic Educators Assocation. Survivors include her sister, Anabelle R. Claycamp of Valley Center. Memorials have been established with the American Heart Association and American Diabetes Association. Patricia Vierthaler Patricia A. Vierthaler, 65, of Zenda, mother of Larry Gadbury of Kechi, died Nov. 10, 2003. Service was Nov. 15 at Larrison Mortuary, Pratt. Other survivors include her husband, Larry; son, Dennis Gadbury of Wichita; and brother, George Roberts of Haven. Alex Fisher Alexander Ruiz Fisher, 34, of Harrisonville, Mo., formerly of Valley Center, died Jan. 17, 2004. He was an assistant prosecuting attorney for Cass County, Mo., since May 2003. Service is at 10:30 a.m. today (Thursday) at First Baptist Church, Harrisonville, Mo., with Pastors Darren Widner, Bobby Massey and Joe Voss officiating. Casket bearers are Andre Fisher, Chris Fisher, Michael Ray Fisher, Kevin Bogle, Micah Schmidt and Ryan Schmidt. Burial will be at Peculiar, Mo., cemetery. He was born June 30, 1969, in Torrance, Calif., the son of Andre Ruiz Austein and Ferris Marie Smith. After his father’s death, he was raised by his adoptive father, Michael J. Fisher. He accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior on Oct. 31, 1988. He married Kimberly Ruth Schmidt on Dec. 29, 1990, in Valley Center. She survives of the home. He earned a bachelor’s from Wichita State University and a juris doctorate from the University of Missouri Kansas City. He was a member of Crossroads Assembly of God Church, Harrisonville, and the Hispanic Bar Association. He was a member and coach for the Harrisonville Soccer Association. He had lived in Carbondale, Ill., and Wichita before moving to Harrisonville in 1996. Other survivors include his son, Gabriel, daughters, Alexis, Alyssa, Kara Joy, Kasey, Danielle, all of the home; parents, Mike and Ferris Fisher of Peculiar, Mo.; brothers, Andre Fisher of Stuttgart, Germany, Christopher Fisher of Wichita, Michael Fisher of Belton, Mo.; brothers-in-law Ryan Schmidt of Valley Center, Micah Schmidt of Manhattan; sister-in-law, Karla Schmidt of Kansas City; father- and mother-in-law, Greg and Terry Schmidt of Wichita; grandmothers, Marjory Combs of Riverside, Calif., Phyllis Fisher of Salisbury, Md.; and aunt, Maria DeAnda Ruiz of San Bernardino, Calif. A memorial has been established with the Fisher Children’s Scholarship Fund, in care of Allen Bank and Trust Co., 100 E. Pearl, Harrisonville, Mo. 64701. Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, has charge. Celia Penner Celia B. Penner, 69, of Douglass, sister of Cecil Veryl “Bud” Widick and Leitta Gragg, both of Valley Center, died Jan. 14, 2004. She was a retired J.C. Penney associate. Service was Jan. 16 at Douglass United Methodist Church. Other survivors include her husband, Roy; sons, Douglas of Sammamish, Wash., Martin of Bentonville, Ark.; sister, Luetta Haas of Benton; and four grandchildren. A memorial has been established with Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice. Hilyard-Smith Funeral Home had charge. Delvin Lewis Delvin Maurice Lewis, 88, of Valley Center, retired Cessna maintenance employee and farmer, died Jan. 21, 2004. Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Baker Funeral Home. Service is at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church. Burial will be at Hillside cemetery, Sedgwick. He was born Nov. 27, 1915, in Sunnydale, the son of John Lewis and Mura C. Thompson. They preceded him in death, as did a brother, Duane Lewis. He married Hazel Louise Darrow on June 29, 1947, in Newton. She survives of the home. Other survivors include his son, D. Morris Lewis of Valley Center; daughter, Lucy Lynne Cox of Sacramento, Calif.; grandson, Shawn Lewis of Gorgia; stepgrandson, Lucas Walters of Valley Center; granddaughters, Julie, Brenda and Sherry Cox of California, Kimberly Lewis of Georgia, Kaitlyn Lewis of Missouri. A memorial has been established with the American Red Cross, 707 N. Main, Wichita 67203. Dorothy Hooten Dorothy F. Hooten, 90, died Jan. 14, 2004. Service was Jan. 17, at Valley Center Church of Christ. Graveside service was Jan. 17 at Conway Springs cemetery. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, William II and Linda Hooten; sister, Marjorie Monson of Homosassa Springs, Fla.; and granddaughters, Gina Hooten, Kimberly Williams, both of Kansas City, Jessica Hooten of Wichita. A memorial has been established with the church. Ebersole Mortuary, Conway Springs, had charge. Margaret Seidl Margaret Louise Seidl, 89, mother and mother-in-law of Ed and Julie Seidl of Valley Center, died Jan. 15, 2004. She was a homemaker. Service was Jan. 20 at Christ the King Catholic Church. Burial was at St. Joseph cemetery, Conway Springs. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Hubert, and a son, John Martin. Other survivors include her daughters, Marcia Damilini, Jean Lesh, both of Wichita, Anita Bernstein of Richmond, Va.; sister, Rita Jones of Upland, Calif.; and 11 grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the church, 4411 Maple, Wichita 67209. DeVorss Flanagan-Hunt Mortuary had charge. Raymond Brooks Raymond L. Brooks Sr., 75, of Westphalia, father of Rae Dean Bonham of Park City, died Jan. 18, 2004. He was a retired Wilson Estates/Red Bush Farm manager. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty; two brothers; and two sisters. He was a former Wichita resident. Other survivors include his wife, Evelyn; sons, Dwaine of Westphalia, Raymond Jr. of Redfield, Ark.; daughters, Marlene Webster of Yukon, Okla., Earlene Malik, Virginia Kistler, April Coon, all of Wichita; sisters, Betty Miller of Oregon, Mary Ann Ward, Emma Beachner, both of Erie, Irma Newby of Joplin, Mo.; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildrn; and five stepchildren. Memorials have been establishd with Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice and Victory in the Valley. William Todd William H. Todd, 66, of Douglass, father of Allen Todd of Bel Aire, died Jan. 14, 2004. He was a truck driver. Service was Jan. 19 at Douglass cemetery. Other survivors include his wife, Eunice; sons, Vernon of Mulvane, Harold; daughters, Linda Coss of Augusta, Diana Todd of Douglass; and 11 grandchildren. Affinity Mortuary had charge. Daisy Maris Daisy Belle Maris, 80, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Roger and Cheryl Maris of Valley Center, died Jan. 21, 2004. She was a U-Stor manager. Service was Jan. 26 at Hillside Funeral Home West chapel, Wichita. Graveside service was Jan. 26 at Protection, Kan., cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Maris, in 1989; her parents, Thomas and Hester Jarnagin Hopkins; four brothers and a sister. She was a member of the Coldwater Eastern Star Chapter #224 and North Star Eastern Star Chapter #483. Other survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Alana Maris of Wichita, Rex and Gretchen Maris of Pretty Prairie; sisters, Lillie Christopher, Pansy Riner, both of Protection; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established with North Star Lodge #483, 212 N. West Street, Wichita 67203. April Allen-Philpott April Ann Allen-Philpott, 37, of Bentley, daughter-in-law of Kenneth and Nancy Philpott of Valley Center, died Feb. 13, 2004. She was a homemaker. Service was Feb. 16 at First United Methodist Church, Halstead, with Rev. Nancy Lambing officiating. Burial will be at Hillside cemetery, Sedgwick. She was born April 12, 1966, at El Paso, Texas, the daughter of Eugene Allen and Dolores Schultz. They survive of Burrton. She married Kenneth A. Philpott on May 26, 2001, at Halstead. He survives. She was an area resident for more than three decades. Other survivors include her daughter, Ravan Souter of the home; sister, Carol Ann Allen of Burrton. A memorial has been established with The April Allen-Philpott Fund at The Halstead Bank, in care of Kaufman Funeral Home, Halstead. Thelma Bilby Thelma Irene Berry Bilby, 78, of Valley Center, homemaker, died Feb. 15, 2004. Private family service. She was born April 10, 1925, the daughter of John E. Berry and Delila E. Haulk. She married F.R. Bilby on July 30, 1946, in Valley Center. He survives. She owned and operated Valley Café during the 1940s. Other survivors include his nephew, George Morgan of Valley Center; and nieces, Mary Landrum of Ft. Myers, Fla., Martha Brown of Derby. Baker Funeral Home had charge. Donald Somers Donald Lewis Somers, 85, of Wichita, welder and machinist for Continental Trailways Bus Co., died March 5, 2004. Memorial service was March 9 at Baker Funeral Home. He was born July 9, 1918, in Delphos, the son of Leslie A. Somers and Orpha D. Smith. They preceded him in death. He married Audrey A. Joseph on Oct. 31, 1939, in Salina. She also preceded him in death. Survivors include his sons, Anthony Somers of Sedgwick, Timothy Somers of Galva; daughter, Beverly Kirkpatrick of Barberton, Ohio; sisters, Viola Briggs of Oklahoma City, Nettie Jamison of Delphos; 12 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established with Angel Arms Home Health Care, 1318 Oaklane St., McPherson 67460. James Mitchell James G. “Jimmy” Mitchell, 47, of Valley Center, formerly of Hutchinson, died March 5, 2004. He worked for Starkey Inc. for 20 years, retiring in 2003. Service was March 9 at Memorial Park cemetery, Hutchinson. He was born March 21, 1956, the son of Dr. Albert P. Mitchell and Katherine A. Gallagher. They preceded him in death, as did a sister, Cheryl Mitchell. Survivors include his brothers and sister-in-law, Arlen Mitchell of Valley Center, Pat and Jeannie Mitchell of Grand Junction, Colo.; niece, Sheryl Mitchell of Denver; nephew, Jesse Mitchell of Grand Junction. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with Starkey Inc. of Wichita. Elliott Mortuary had charge. Marie Hain M. Marie Hain, 101, of Park City, died March 4, 2004. Service was March 8 at Hillside Funeral Home East chapel, Wichita. Graveside service was March 8 at Caldwell, Kan., cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Brett Hain; sons, Jesse Brett and Paul Edward; daughter and son-in-law, Pauline and Howard Smith; grandsons, Larry Schaar, Teddy Shoemaker; and son-in-law, Harry Schaar. Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Collie Darlene Schaar of Park City, Minnie Lorene and Jerry Bauler of Payson, Ariz.; and numerous great-, great-great- and great-great-great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established with Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice. Otto Barbee Otto Barbee, 92, of Wichita, father of Rick Barbee of Bel Aire, died March 7, 2004. He was a retired Northern Natural Gas petroleum engineer. Service is at 10 a.m. March 15 at St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church. All Faiths Funeral Services had charge. William Hutchinson William L. Hutchinson, 76, of Kingman, brother of Isabella Sanders of Valley Center, died March 7, 2004. He was a retired farmer and construction worker. Memorial service was March 10 at Kingdom Hall Jehovah’s Witness. Other survivors include his wife, Joyce; son, Lance; daughter, Debra Ast, all of Kingman; sister, Dorothy Greer of Canby, Ore.; and five grandchildren. Livingston Funeral Home had charge. James Crump James R. Crump, 51, New Hope Community Center, Valley Center special education student, died March 26, 2004. Service is at 2 p.m. Friday at Jackson Mortuary. Survivors include his brothers, Charles, Willie, both of Wichita, Andrew of Clinton, Md., Johnny of Atlanta, Ga., Jesse of Quincy, Ill., Curtis of Texarkana, Ark.; and sisters, Mary Dansby-Crump of Texarkana, Ark., Georgia Tucker-Crump of Panama City, Fla., Virgil Crump-Blanchard of Wichita, Burnett Crump-Pugh of San Antonio, Texas, Nina Crump-Alberty of Dodge City. Janette Vulgamore Janette Catlin Vulgamore, 66, of Norwich, mother of Janell Vulgamore of Valley Center, died March 24, 2004. She was a retired Andale postmaster. Service was March 27 at United Methodist Church, Norwich. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roland and Lola Catlin, and a brother, Alvin Catlin. She served 27 years with the U.S. Postal Service in Wichita, Murdock, Minneola and Andale. Other survivors include her husband, Cecil; sons and daughters-in-law, Roy and Jennifer Vulgamore of Norwich, Greg and Janet Vulgamore of Cheney; daughter and son-in-law, Janeen and Mark Wells of Bixby, Okla.; brothers and sisters-in-law, Glenn and Sally Catlin of Herington, Harley and Jeree Catlin of Lawrence, Melvin and Joan Catlin of Evansville, Ind., Roger and Anne Catlin of Wichita; sisters and brothers-in-law, Patty and Larry Sattler of Winfield, Rowena Linnabary of Wichita, Mitzy and Craig Combs of Lake Tapawingo, Mo.; sister-in-law, Kay Catlin of Disney, Okla.; aunt, Velma Helms of Zephyr Cove, Nev.; uncle, Dale and Lois David of Harper and aunt, JoAn Davis of Rockaway Beach, Mo.; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Memorials have been established with the church, Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice and Norwich EMTs. Lanterman Funeral Home, Cheney, had charge. Nellie Lundry Nellie Marie Howarth Kirkbride Lundry, 74, of Wichita, NCR parts handler and U.S.D. 259 childcare provider and bus driver, died March 29, 2004. Service is at 10 a.m. today (Thursday) at Grace Nazarene Church, Wichita. Graveside service is at 2 p.m. at Newkirk cemetery, Newkirk, Okla. She was born Nov. 19, 1929, in Newkirk, Okla., the daughter of James LeRoy Howarth and Esther McEwen. She married Clarence E. Lundry on Oct. 17, 1998, in Wichita. He survives. Other survivors include her sons, Eugene and Robert Kirkbride, both of Wichita; daughters, Letrice Lewis of Norwich, Llona Wade of Wichita; stepson, Donald Lundry of Wichita; stepdaughters, Donna Boggs of Haysville, Glenda Foltz of Derby; brothers, Calvin Howarth of Holdenville, Okla., Lyle Howarth of Springdale, Ark., Edward Lee Howarth of Dodge City; sisters, Iris Dye of Wichita, Oral Hoke of Ponca City, Okla.; 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; and 14 step-great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established with Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita 67202. Baker Funeral Home had charge. Patrick Winegarner-Webber Patrick Winegarner-Webber, 46, of Derby, son of Mary Frances Webber of Bel Aire, died March 23, 2004. He was a Boeing inspector. Service was March 27 at Smith Mortuary, Derby. He was preceded in death by his fathers, Chester Winegarner Sr. and James Webber. Other survivors include his wife, Penny J. Webber of Derby; daughters, Ami Webber and Francisco J. Guerra, Ericka Webber and David Hodgin Jr., grandchildren, Elijah Webber, Shyanne Hodgin, all of Derby; brother, Chester and Marsha Winegarner; and sister, Janet and Ronnie Spangler. Rosalyn Messerschmidt Rosalyn E. “Rosie” Rausch Ewertz Messerschmidt, 78, of Colwich, mother of Millie Ekstrom of Valley Center, died March 28, 2004, after a long battle with emphysema. She was a homemaker. Mass was March 31 at Sacred Heart Church in Colwich. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Carl C. Ewertz, on June 17, 1970; a stepson, Charles Messerschmidt; and a sister, Regina “Peg” Hilger. Other survivors include her husband, Gilbert of Colwich; sons, Gary “Barney” Ewertz of Salina, Charles Ewertz, Ken Ewertz, both of Colwich; daughters, Mary Shearer, Karen Price, both of Wichita, Anita Sigg of Ost; stepdaughters, Peggy Arnold, Jan Messerschmidt, both of Wichita; brother, Leroy Rausch of Colwich; 16 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established with the American Lung Association. Wulf-Ast Mortuary, Colwich, had charge. C Bill Bachman C Bill (Charles W) Bachman, 78, of Wichita, died April 1, 2004. Memorial service was April 5 at Trinity Presbyterian Church. For more than 50 years he was a Wichita realtor, homebuilder and developer of seven neighborhood areas including The Moorings on Crystal Lake. He was an avid handball, sports and horse enthusiast. A graduate of Wichita North High School and Wichita University, he served in the European theater during World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Craig, Don and John. Survivors include his wife of more than 57 years, Janet Israel Bachman; sons and daughters-in-law, Greg R and Roberta Bachman of Tulsa, Okla, Brad C and Kathleen Bachman of Wichita, Kurt W and Debra Bachman, all of Wichita; daughter and son-in-law, Barbara Bachman-Humphries and J. Bob Humphries of Tampa, Fla.; and 11 grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established with the church, 2258 Marigold, Wichita 67204, and Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita 67202. Cochran Mortuary had charge. Harvey Martens Harvey Martens, 80, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Deborah and Gary Taylor of Valley Center, died April 3, 2004. He was a retired U.S. Post Office letter carrier. Service was April 7 at Assembly of God Church, Valley Center. Burial was at Kechi cemetery, Kechi. He was born April 11, 1923, in Lehigh, the son of George Martens and Hattie Guhr. He married Neva “Dorleen” Schlehuber on June 29, 1952. She survives. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Linda Covey; and brothers George, Herman, Jake, Henry, Alvin, Albert and Elmer. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Army. Other survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Charles Case of Sedgwick; sisters, Anna Smith, Freda Birkle, Elda Pshigoda, all of Hillsboro; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established with the church. Baker Funeral Home had charge. Helen Brensing Helen Diana Brensing, 70, of Mullinville, mother and mother-in-law of Albert and Treva Brensing and sister of James Detwiler, all of Valley Center, died March 31, 2004. She was a homemaker. Service was April 2 at the Church of Christ, Mullinville, and burial was at Hillcrest cemetery. She was born Oct. 21, 1933, the daughter of Homer Clifford Detwiler and Martha Faye Pinkston. She married Wayne Brensing on May 29, 1953, in Pratt. He preceded her in death on March 19, 1990. She also was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter, Nancy Brensing. She was a member of the Church of Christ, Mullinville. Other survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Charlene Brensing of Mullinville; daughter and son-in-law, Arlene and Michael Daniel of McPherson; brothers, Donald Detwiler, Homer Detwiler, Charles Detwiler, John Detwiler, all of Pratt; sisters, Mary Turner of Wichita, Georgia Adams of South Carolina; and 11 grandchildren. A memorial has been established with Maude Carpenter Children’s Home, 1501 N. Meridian, Wichita 67203. Fleener Funeral Home, Greensburg, had charge. Marvin Leppke Marvin E. Leppke, 73, of Wichita, father of Donna Monk of Bel Aire, died April 1, 2004. He was retired from Cessna Aircraft after 27 years. Service was April 6 at Messiah Baptist Church. Other survivors include his wife, Marcie, daughters, Marlene Leppke, Linda Marbut, both of Wichita, Cathy Marbut of Augusta, Lesa Marbut of Lawrence; brother, Bill Leppke, sister, Beatrice Kroeker, both of Weatherford, Okla.; and five grandchildren. Memorials have been established with the church and with Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice. Watson’s Garden Chapel had charge. Michael Tomlinson Michael Warren Tomlinson, 58, of Wichita, father of Traci Holder of Bel Aire, died April 2, 2004. Private family inurnment. Other survivors include his son, Scott Tomlinson of Wichita; sister, Terri Brim of Dallas; and two grandchildren. Old Mission Mortuary had charge. Virginia Thompson Virginia L. Thompson, 81, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Tim and Shannon Thompson, Cindy and Danny Dundas and Chuck and Susan Thompson, all of Valley Center, died April 1, 2004. She was a homemaker. Service was April 3 at St. Jude Catholic Church. Graveside service was at Hillside cemetery, Sedgwick. Other survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Charlene and Buck Hartley of Shawnee; sister, Patricia Hupman of Wichita; brother, Jim Fagan of Benton; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established with Hospice Care of Kansas, 3241 E. Victor, Wichita 67208. Downing & Lahey Mortuary East had charge. Daniel Hess Daniel Jacob Hess, 82, of Valley Center, retired quality control inspector for Coleman Company for 38 years and farmer/cattleman, died April 12, 2004. Visitation is from 6 to 8 tonight (Thursday), and service is at 1:30 p.m. Friday, both at Baker Funeral Home, Valley Center. He was born Feb. 21, 1922, in rural Marion County, the son of Harry Daniel Hess and Olga Anna Zeih. He married Mary Ruth Ellsworth on June 20, 1947, in Wichita. He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran and received the Purple Heart for being wounded while in the service. He was a member of the VFW and Bester G. Brown Lodge, and was a Mason and a Shriner. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife and three brothers. Survivors include his son, Dale Hess of Kechi; daughter, Joyce Rogers of Hot Springs, Ark.; sisters, Dorothy Johnson, Esther Stucky of Peabody; brothers, Albert Hess of Peabody, Raymond Hess of Monett, Mo., John Hess of Wichita. Memorials have been established with the Disabled American Veterans and Via St. Christi Home Health Care. Dixie Beal Dixie D. Schwab Beal, 87, of Emporia, mother and mother-in-law of Jeff and Ronda Schwab and grandmother of Lauren and Kristen Schwab, all of Kechi, died April 8, 2004. She was a homemaker and former Santa Fe Railroad telegrapher and a hairdresser. Service was April 14 at First Christian Church, Emporia. She was active in her church and enjoyed visiting friends in Greenwood County. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Clarence Schwab and Glen Beal Sr.; five sisters and a brother. Other survivors include her son, Dennis Schwab of Farmington, Utah; stepsons, Glen Beal Jr. of Lee’s Summit, Mo., Tyson Beal of Des Moines, Iowa, Bob Beal of Overland Park; granddaughters, Melissa and Monica Schwab; five step-grandchildren; and eight step-great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established with the church. Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home had charge. Glen Whitlow Glen A. Whitlow, 73, of Wichita, father of Stephanie Bishop of Valley Center, died April 10, 2004. He was a retired auto salesman. Other survivors include his son, Rick Whitlow of Hewitt, Texas, and sister, Betty Greenbank of Lake city, Colo. Broadway Mortuary had charge. Ina Waltner Ina F. Waltner, 71, of Newton, mother of Kathy Coons of Valley Center, died April 11, 2004. She was a homemaker. Service is at 10 a.m. today (Thursday) at Petersen Funeral Home, Newton. Other survivors include her husband, Merle; daughters, Paula Rice of Desert Hot Springs, Calif., Susan Waltner of Wichita; son, Doug Waltner of Halstead; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Kevin Iseli Kevin R. Iseli, 43, of Wichita, Raytheon engineer, died April 9, 2004. Service was April 13 at United Methodist Church, Sedgwick. Graveside service was at Greenridge cemetery, Dickerson. Survivors include his daughters, Stephanie Brown of Sedgwick, Jennie Iseli of Andover; parents, Delmar and Nadiene Iseli of Marion; sister, Kelly Trujillo of Sedgwick; fiancée, Jackie Sanford of the home; and grandchild, Paige Brown of Sedgwick. A memorial has been established with Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice. Broadway Mortuary had charge. Lawrence Kennedy Lawrence O. Kennedy, 82, of Wichita, brother and brother-in-law of Warren and Judy Kennedy of Valley Center, died April 7, 2004. He was a former partner in Belles & Associates Construction Co. Service was April 10 at Grace Presbyterian Church, Wichita. Other survivors include his wife of 60 years, Kathleen; son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Debbie Kennedy, daughter and son-in-law, Kris and Lou Ibarra, grandsons, Matt Ibarra, Sean and Jason Kennedy, all of Wichita; and granddaughter and husband, Amber and Johnnie Medrano, great-granddaughter, Brenna Medrano, all of Lubbock, Texas. A memorial has been established with Andover Health Care Center, 621 W. 21st, Andover 67002. Downing & Lahey Mortuary East had charge. Linda Spangler Linda J. Spangler, 51, of Valley Center, died April 7, 2004. Private family burial. She was born July 28, 1952, in Newton, the daughter of George L. Spangler and Louise Roe. They preceded her in death. Survivors include her aunts, Betty Darbe of Lincoln, Florence Handley of Burr Oak, Lucille Shepler, Adeline Spangler, both of Peabody, Ethel Spangler of Wichita; and numerous cousins. Petersen Funeral Home had charge. Loyd Pennington Loyd Uell Pennington, 80, of Wichita, commercial boat dock owner and operator, died April 10, 2004. He was a former Valley Center resident. Service was April 13 at Resthaven Gardens of Memory, Wichita. He was preceded in death by his wife, Capitola, and a daughter, Judy Bakker. Survivors include his sons, Floyd, Ben, both of Wichita, Ed of Sedan, Joe of New Port Ritchie, Fla.; brothers, Arvel Pennington of Harveille, Mo., Carl Pennington of Gallao, mo.; sisters, Norma Hager, Evelyn Terry, both of Harveille, Mo.; 16 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Lyle Wynn Lyle V. Wynn, 64, of Valley Center, retired founder and owner of American Fun Food Co. Inc., died April 10, 2004. Service is at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Downing & Lahey Mortuary East. He was born Oct. 28, 1939, in Centralia, Ill., the son of Floyd Wynn and Bertha Hupman. He married Kathleen L. “Kathy” Wall on Nov. 15, 1959, at Wellington Place Baptist Church, Wichita. She survives. Other survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Kelly and Kevin Giles of Derby, Karen and Mike Flewelling of Wichita; and six grandchildren, Amy McNeal, Alex McNeal, Brittney Flewelling, Justin Flewelling, Paige Giles, Logan Giles. Memorials have been established with the American Diabetes Association, Box 2680, North Canton, Ohio 44720, and Midian Shrine Temple, Shriners Hospitals for Crippled Children & Burns Institutes, 130 N. Topeka, Wichita 67202. Downing & Lahey Mortuary had charge. Mary Knight Mary J. Knight, 48, of Wichita, sister of Dale Boatright of Park City, died April 9, 2004. She was a homemaker. Service was April 12 at Resthaven Gardens of Memory, Wichita. Other survivors include her husband, Bob; son, Bobby Gile of the home; daughter, Rebecca Gile of Wichita; stepdaughters, Teala Ramsey, Kimberly Knight, Roberta Knight, all of Wichita; brothers, Lura Boatright of Wichita, Bert Boatright of Derby; sisters, Jeanne Herron of Wichita, Sue Phillippe of Wichita, Vickie Baker of Maryville, Tenn, Ruth Ann Ekiss of Decatur, Ill.; two grandchildren; and nine step-grandchildren. Resthaven Mortuary had charge. Rosalie Thiessen Rosalie Ann Meschberger Thiessen, 72, of Whitewater, nursing instructor, died April 11, 2004. Service is at 10 a.m. today (Thursday) at Emmaus Mennonite Church, Whitewater. Graveside service is at 1:30 p.m. at the church cemetery. She was born Aug. 6, 1931, in Stafford, the daughter of Daniel and Lena Meschbereger. She married Edgar Thiessen on Sept. 12, 1953, in Stafford. He survives. Other survivors include her sons, Ike Thiessen of Herington, Carvin Thiessen of Hesston, Stephen and Nathan Thiessen, both of Whitewater; daughter, Kyleen DeJon of Nairobi, Kenya, Regina Johnson of Cincinnati, Ohio, Kendra Schultz of Prague, Okla.; brothers, Wayne and Marioin Meschberger, both of Stafford; sisters, Eunice Moody of Kingman, Florence Benton of Jackson, Miss.; 26 grandchildren including Rachael Nutter and Brendon Thiessen of Concordia; and 14 great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with AIM--Abandoned Kenya Babies Memorial Fund and Gideons International. Baker Funeral Home, Valley Center, had charge. Del Delgado Del C. Delgado, 85, of Dodge City, father of Dennis Delgado of Park City, died April 18, 2004. Service is at 10 a.m. today (Thursday) at Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Dodge City. Other survivors include his daughter, Nancy Foresman of Johnson; sisters, Martina Cruz of Jacksonville, Ark., Esther Herman of Protection; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Swaim Funeral Home had charge. Elmer Hainline Elmer Lloyd Hainline, 78, of Park City, retired truck driver and World War II Navy veteran, died April 16, 2004. Service was April 21 at White Chapel cemetery, Wichita. He was born March 7, 1926, in Bloom, the son of Charles W. Hainline and Nina Dodson. He married Phyllis Riggs on Jan. 1, 1946, in El Dorado. She survives. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Adelbert W. Hainline. Other survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Bill Satterfield of Newton; grandchildren, Brett Bowhay, Bradley Bowhay, Brandi Bowhay; and great-grandchildren, Bayley Bowhay, Allyssa Bowhay, Cody McKay. A memorial has been established with Hospice Care of Kansas Newton, 2505 N. Main, North Newton 67117. Baker Funeral Home had charge. Linda Ricks Linda Mae Lewis Ricks, 51, of Wichita, mother of Roxanna Fox and sister of Mary Pearl Dixon, both of Bel Aire, died April 8, 2004. She was a homemaker. Service was April 17 at Chisholm Trail Church of Christ, Wichita. Other survivors include her husband, Troy; son, Jerome Lewis of El Dorado; daughters, Loronda Hannah, Ulonda Hannah of Wichita; brothers, Bernard Birch, Kevin Lewis, Buddy Lewis, Leon Dixon, Ervin Dixon, Steve Trotter of Wichita; sisters, Kimberly Orange, Debra Trotter of Wichita, Patricia Christian, Eyvonne Dixon Adams, Barbara Carter Henderson, Rose Trotter of Kansas City, Mo.; and five grandchildren. Jackson Mortuary had charge. Loy Gallop Loy Noland Gallop, 85, of Wichita, grandfather of Jesse and Heather Glenn of Park City, died April 12, 2004. Graveside service was April 20 at Osborne Township cemetery, Mayfield. He was a pilot in the U.S. Air Force and was a World War II prisoner of war who escaped after two days of captivity. He was a former Parsons resident. He also worked for Boeing (Stearman Aircraft) and owned and operated Independent Scale Service in Wichita for nearly 40 years. He married Lena Mae Nyberg on May 17, 1942. She survives. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Adrainne Gallop; grandparents, the Jesse McCormicks and Will Gallops; and a brother and sister-in-law, Dwight and Opal. Other survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Sheryl and Steven Glenn of Hutchinson; sisters, Mary Jane Katter of San Antonio, Betty Wells of Atlanta; sisters-in-law, Mary A. Kincade, Doris Nyberg of Wichita, Jeanne Nyberg of California; aunt, Margaret Grant of Iola; and many other relatives. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Cancer Center of Kansas, Rental Care Group-Wichita, and Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice. Broadway Mortuary had charge. Michelle Wheeler Michelle Ann Wheeler, 23, of Wichita, student, died April 14, 2004. Service was April 20 at Faith Bible Baptist Church, Valley Center. She was born Oct. 22, 1980, in Wichita. Survivors include her parents, Michael and Nancy Lempke; father, Vernon Wheeler; brother and sister-in-law, David and Jessica Wheeler; grandparents, Clark Racer, Betty Racer, Jerry and Janet Wheeler, Mary Lempke; great-grandparent, Francis Hulse; and uncles and aunts, Max and Deanna Pennington, David and Judy Argyle, Roger and Sondra Green, Jerry and Pam Forshee, Larry and Stacy Forshee, Roger and Shirlee Lempke, Larry and Barb Shoff, John and Vickie Lempke, Kent and Jean Zanders, Tim and Betty Clark. A memorial will be designated by the family, in care of Baker Funeral Home, 100 S. Cedar, Box 242, Valley Center 67147. Peggy Adam Peggy J. McNeill Adam, 73, of Wichita, mother of Tammy Petersen of Valley Center, died April 15, 2004. She was a homemaker and retired cook. Service was April 19 at Clearwater cemetery. Other survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, John “Jack” and Venessa Petersen of Wichita, Steve and Yvette Petersen of Clearwater; daughter and son-in-law, Jane and Steve Job of Shelton, Wash.; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Webb-Shinkle Mortuary of Clearwater had charge. R. "Morris" Scheffler R. “Morris” Scheffler, 78, of Newton, father and father-in-law of Morris and Shari Scheffler of Valley Center, died April 18, 2004. He was a farmer and stockman. Service is at 10 a.m. today (Thursday) at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Newton. Burial is at St. Mary’s Catholic cemetery. He was born March 31, 1926, in Newton, the son of William A. Scheffler and Martha Sadowski. He was a 1945 graduate of Newton High School and a lifelong member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. He married Virginia Walton on May 18, 1952, at St. Mary’s. She survives. Other survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Janet Scheffler of Newton; daughters and sons-in-law, Diana and Bruce Rempe of Newton, Debbie and David Hoofer of Wichita; brothers, Harris Scheffler of Wichita, Bill Scheffler of Colwich; sister, Maxine Friend-Hamilton of Wichita; and nine grandchildren, Scott Rempel, Jacob Hoofer, Melissa Scheffler, Michelle Scheffler, Marcie Scheffler, Margo Scheffler, Marie Scheffler, Martha Scheffler, Jessica Hoofer. A memorial has been established with the Polycycstic Kidney Foundation in care of Broadway Colonial Funeral Home, Newton. Barbara Terhune Barbara I. Terhune, 78, retired ARA Service employee at Raytheon, died April 21, 2004. Service was April 24 at Downing & Lahey Mortuary East. She was born in Kechi. Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Debbie and Mark Ward, Gayla Shackelford, all of Andover; and grandchildren, Cory Shackelford of Indianapolis, Ind., Quentin Shackelford, Natalie Harrison, Joshua Ward, all of Andover. A memorial has been established with the American Lung Association of Kansas, 4300 S.W. Drury Lane, Topeka 66604. Jeanamarie Schuster Jeanamarie Schuster, 47, of Park City, retired State of Kansas SRS employee and homemaker, died April 21, 2004. Memorial service was April 24 at Broadway Mortuary, Wichita. She was preceded in death by her mother, Dolores Parmele. Survivors include her husband, Dave; brother and sister-in-law, Craig and Beverly DuBois of Wichita; father, Gene DuBois of Satanta; grandmother, Thelma DuBois of Great Bend; aunt and uncle, Carmetta and Lonnie Lollar of Derby; and many other aunts, uncles and cousins. A memorial has been established with the American Diabetes Association. Barbara Taylor Barbara Ann Comstock Taylor, 58, of Wichita, sister of Don of Park City, died May 10, 2004. She was a homemaker. Service was May 12 at Rolling Hills Church of God. Burial was at Resthaven cemetery. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Bill and Danny; her parents, Wilofrd and Ernestine; and great-grandson, Justin Allen Anderson Jr. Other survivors include her daughters, Tina Anderson of Bartlesville, Okla., Angela Heath of Wichita; son, Daniel Taylor of Wichita; brother, Jerry of Mulvane; sisters, Paula, Linda, Debbie, all of Wichita; and grandchildren, Shawntel and T.J. of Bartlesville and Kyle of Wichita. Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services had charge. Debbie Tate Debbie A. Tate, 49, of Kechi, homemaker, died May 5, 2004. Service was May 12 at Old Mission Mortuary Chapel, Wichita. She was preceded in death by her father, Harold C. Evans. Survivors include her son, Tim Tate, mother, Carmen Evans, both of Kechi; sister and brother-in-law, Sandy and Gerry Emerson of Newport Coast, Calif.; and a niece and nephew. A memorial has been established with Cystic Fibrosis. Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services had charge. Donald Wiemeyer Donald Wiemeyer, 79, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Vicky and Steve Boyer of rural Valley Center, died May 9, 2004. He was a retired farmer and tool inspector for Boeing and Cessna. Services are at 10:30 a.m. today (Thursday) at Hillside Funeral Home West and at 2:30 p.m. at Harper cemetery. Other survivors include his wife, Ruby; daughter and son-in-law, Mary Kaye and Roger Rollmann of Wichita; sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Teresa Wiemeyer of Cheney, Rick and Gina Wiemeyer of Purvis, Miss.; brother, Harold of Hutchinson; 13 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established with Northstar Masonic Lodge #168. Juanita Westerfield Juanita Jeanette Stone Westerfield, 76, of Valley Center, died May 10, 2004. She was a homemaker. Service is at 10 a.m. today (Thursday) at Valley Center Christian Church. Burial will be at Hillside cemetery, Sedgwick. She was born March 29, 1928, in Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of Robert Russell Stone and Vera Augusta Fawcett. She married James Leo Westerfield on July 26, 1947, in Sedgwick. Survivors include her husband, James, of the home; sons, Dwaine of Valley Center, Brian of Park City, Russell of Andover, James Scott of Owasso; daughter, Kelly Schmidt of Cheney; 15 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established with Valley Center Christian Church. Baker Funeral Home has charge. Louella Kelley Louella Kelley, 72, of Wichita, mother of Ben Steven Kelley of Valley Center, died May 8, 2004. Service was May 12 at Smith Mortuary. She was preceded in death by her father, Johnnie Moore. Other survivors include her husband, ben; son, Danny L. Kelley of Wichita; daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Allen Wise of Derby; mother, Clara Moore of Haysville; and grandchildren, Tracy, Breauna and Stacia Kelley, Lindsay, Clay and Sara Wise. A memorial has been established with Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice. Rial Howell Rial I. Howell, 87, of Derby, father and father-in-law of Gregg and Cristi Howell of Valley Center, died May 5, 2004. He was a retired Beechcraft supervisor and farmer. Service was May 7 at Udall United Methodist Church, Udall. He was born Feb. 27, 1917, on a farm near Waco, the son of Harry Howell and Viola Miller. He married Isal Jane Sawin on May 5, 1940, in Wellington. She survives. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Lourine Murphy, Louise Pletcher and Freida Howell. Other survivors include his daughter, Jan Horner of Winfield; sister, Betty O’Connell of Belle Plaine; grandchildren, Chris and Stacy Howell, Kyla Howell, Brian and Andrea Horner, Brad Horner, Kirk Royse; and great-grandsons, Colton and Braden Howell. A memorial has been established with the church. Smith Mortuary, Derby, had charge. Stephen Sanborn Stephen W. “Steve” Sanborn, 47, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of James and Patti Sanborn and grandfather of Gracyn and Christian Sanborn, all of Valley Center, died May 8, 2004. Service is at 2 p.m. today (Thursday) at Pine Valley Christian Church. Other survivors include his sons, Michael of Wichita, Robert of Greensboro, N.C., and mother, Bettie E Sanborn of Wichita. Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, Parsons, has charge. Shelley Wilmore Shelley Ann Burton Wilmore, 42, of Whitewater, sister and sister-in-law of Don and Debbi Burton of Valley Center, died May 8, 2004, as the result of a motorcycle accident while enroute to speak to a Narcotics Anonymous group in Omaha, Neb. She was a homemaker. Service was May 14 at Federated Church, Whitewater, with Pastor Scott Martin officiating. She was born May 20, 1961, in Wichita, the daughter of Donald Burton and Deloris Warren. She grew up in Halstead. She was an active member of Federated Church, Whitewater, and was active in Narcotics Anonymous. She enjoyed crocheting, gardening, boating, water skiing, camping, music concerts, riding her motorcycle and helping people recover from addictions. She married Sam Wilmore on Sept. 9, 1993, at Emporia. He survives of the home. She was preceded in death by her father and a brother, Steven Burton. Other survivors include her son, Sean Walters of Newton; daughters and son-in-law, Nicole Walters of Halstead, Haley Walters of the home, Amanda and Dave Powell of Gardner; sister and brother-in-law, Kim and Russ Black of Halstead; mother, Deloris; granddaughter, Isabella Powell of Gardner; three nieces; four nephews; a grandniece; and aunts and uncles. Memorials have been established with the church and with Mid America Regional Service Conference of Narcotics Anonymous, in care of Lamb Mortuary, Whitewater. Bobby Clark Bobby Gene Clark, 71, of Wichita, father of Carrie O’Donnell and Michelle Gillenwater, both of Park City, died May 24, 2004. He was plant engineer at Cudahy Meat Packing. Service is at 10 a.m. today (Thursday) at Baker Funeral Home. Other survivors include his sons, Robert Ryan Clark of Sedgwick, Donald Clark of Wichita; daughter, Starla Goldman of Long Island, N.Y.; brother, Edward Clark of Oswego; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established with the American Heart Association. David Safarik David A. Safarik, 48, of Wichita, brother of Allan G. Safarik of Valley Center, died May 21, 2004. He was vice president and co-owner of Safarik Tool Company. Service was May 24 at St. Jude Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by a brother, Larry G. Safarik. Other survivors include his brothers, Leslie J. Safarik of Hutchinson, Gene V. Safarik of Wichita; sisters, Elaine M. Safarik of Dallas, Texas, Linda M. Ueeck of Houston, Texas; parents, Jerry and Edna Safarik of Wichita; four nephews; and two nieces. A memorial has been established with US TOO International Inc. Wichita Chapter, Prostate Cancer Educatioin and Support, Box 28, Wichita 67208. DeVorss Flanagan-Hunt Mortuary had charge. Noella Graham Noella K. Graham, 60, of Wichita, sister of Kathy Logan of Valley Center, died May 23, 2004. Service was at Lakeview Memorial Gardens. Other survivors include her sister, Nancy Farha of Wichita; brother, Terry Baker of Paradise, Calif.; two nieces; three nephews; a grand-nephew and three grand-nieces. Mildred Ellington Mildred J. “Shug” Ellington, 79, of Wichita, great-grandmother of Katherine and Andrew Ellington of Valley Center, died June 15, 2004. She was a retired Edo-Aire stockroom lead. Service was June 18 at Resthaven Gardens of Memory, Wichita. Other survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Marvin and Marsha Ellington of Augusta; sister, Wilda Smith of Wichita; grandchildren, Melanie Budda of Augusta, Marlin Ellington of St. Joseph, Mo.; and a great-grandchild, Zachary Budda of Augusta. Esther Musick Esther May Musick, 88, of Monticello, Ill., grandmother of Carole Bowman of Valley Center, died June 18, 2004. She was a homemaker. Service was June 21 at Mackey-Wright Funeral Home, Monticello, with Rev. Dalene Kuebler officiating. Burial was in Mansfield cemetery. She was born May 5, 1916, in Mansfield, the daughter of Orvle Carmichael and Mattie Jenny Vogel. She graduated from Mansfield High School and was a member of the alumni association. She married Darwin Musick on Feb. 6, 1938, in Mansfield. He died Nov. 16, 1991. She also was preceded in death by a son. She was a member of White Heath United Methodist Church and the Ladies’ Encampment Auxiliary. She was a 69-year member of Bethel Rebeckah Lodge 253, a 50-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star, chaplain of the Illinois Ladies’ Encampment Auxiliary, past grand matriarch of the Ladies’ Auxiliary and past state president of the Ladies’ Auxiliary Patriarch Militant. Other survivors include her son, Orvle Musick of Wapella, Ill.; daughter, Marlyn Musick Cox of DeLand; brother, Earl Carmichael of Albany, Ga.; three grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and 10 stepgreat-grandchildren. A memorial has been established with the church roof fund. Ralph Hoagland Ralph Stanley Hoagland, 84, of Wichita, retired teacher, died June 23, 2004. Service was June 26 at First Baptist Church, Valley Center. Burial was at Sunnyside cemetery, Sun City. He was born Nov. 8, 1920, the son of Homer Hoagland and Lenora Coles. They preceded him in death, as did his wife of 63 years, Gladys Maudine Riepe Hoagland; a son, Richard Ralph Hoagland; and a brother, Lon Hoagland. He served in World War II in the Army Air Corps as navigator in the 345th Bombardment Group with the famed Air Apaches, 501 Bomb Squadron in the Pacific. He later served in the 38th Bombardment Group during the occupation of Japan. He attained the rank of captain. He was a farmer-rancher early in life. He became a math teacher in the Valley Center schools, then was head of the math department of Wichita Heights High School until his retirement in 1984. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Valley Center. Survivors include his daughter, Connie Elaine and husband Vernon L. Gilliland of Liberal; brother, Fred Hoagland of Wichita; and a grandson, Erin Gilliland of Kokomo, Ind. A memorial has been established with the First Baptist Church Building Fund, 300 N. Ash, Valley Center. Baker Funeral Home had charge. Robert Cox Robert W. Cox, 40, brother and brother-in-law of Dale and Bridget Cox of Valley Center, died June 25, 2004. Service was June 29 at Affinity Mortuary. Other survivors include his wife, Chris Cox, parents, Charles and Sally Cox, all of Wichita; stepsons, Gene Henke, Robert Henke, Steve Henke, Danny Henke; nephews, Jacob Cox, Robert Cox; nieces, Crystal Cox, Clarisa Cox, Bridget Cox; grandmother, Ida Bell Moore of West Virginia. A memorial has been established with Victory in the Valley and Hospice Care of Kansas. Luke Tiahrt Luke B. Tiahrt, 16, of Fairfax, Va., student at W.T. Woodson High School, died July 24, 2004. Service was July 28 at Westlink Christian Church, Wichita. Private family burial in Driftwood, Okla. He was born Nov. 13, 1987, in Wichita, the son of Todd and Vicki Tiahrt. They survive of the home. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Harley Holland. He attended St. Mark’s in Sedgwick County during first, second and third grades, and Virginia public schools for most of his schooling. As a youth, he pitched and played first base in baseball. He would have been a junior at W.T. Woodson High School, Fairfax, Va., this fall. He was a starting linebacker as a sophomore, and scored the first touchdown of the season for his team during his freshman year. He also played LaCross last year. He attended Valley Center and Bethel Life Assemblies of God churches from birth until 1994. He was a member of the Church of the Apostles, Fairfax. He enjoyed playing guitar. Other survivors include his sister, Jessica Tiahrt; brother, John Tiahrt; grandparents, Audene Holland of Pratt, Wilbur and Marcine Tiahrt of Meckling, S.D.; and uncles, aunts and cousins. A memorial has been established with The Luke Tiahrt Memorial Fund, Intrust Bank, in care of Janis Marean, 105 N. Main, Wichita 67202. Contributions are tax deductible. Broadway Mortuary, Wichita, had charge. Berniece McPhaul Berneice B. McPhaul, 80, of Wichita, mother of Jerry of Kechi, died Feb. 9, 2005. She was a retired Medicalodge health care provider. Service was Feb. 15 at St. Mark United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sammie McPhaul Jr., in 1997. Other survivors include her sons, Alfred of the home; Sammie and Carl (Lay) of Wichita, Rudy of Detroit, Mich.; daughters, Almetrice Dean, Marsha McPhaul, both of Wichita, Sandra (Tina) Haasis of Peoria, Ill.; brothers, Trusella McIntosh of San Antonio, Willie McIntosh of Wichita; sisters, Vinetter Casey of Wichita, Willa Mae Johnson of Kansas City, Mo.; 17 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established for a scholarship fund at the church. Culbertson-Smith Mortuary had charge. Billy Schultz Billy Gene Schulz, 85, of Wichita, father of Kevin Schulz of Bel Aire, died Feb. 15, 2005. He was a retired Boeing supervisor and president of the Boeing Retirees Association. Service is at 10 a.m. Friday at Downing & Lahey Mortuary East, Wichita, and at 2 p.m. Friday at Fairview cemetery, Greensburg. Other survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Annette Schulz of Wichita; daughter and son-in-law, Jean and Terry Phillips of Chanute; brother, Dr. B.L. Schulz of Russell; grandchildren, Jadon and Kyle Schulz, Brian and Kellie Phillips, Bryan Schulz, Kevin Schulz Jr.; and one great-grandchild. A memorial has been established with ALS-Lou Gehrig’s Disease, 8340 Mission Road, Suite B-4, Prairie Village 66206. David Wiebe David Dean Wiebe, 41, of Wichita, brother of Kenneth Wiebe of Park City, died Feb. 9, 2005. He was an employee of Custom Cupboards. Service was Feb. 12 at Affinity Mortuary. Survivors include his parents, Violet and Bob Martinez of Haysville; wife, Michelle of Wichita; brother, Thomas of Haysville; and sisters, Vicoria Helms of McPherson, Bobbie Smith of Texas. Ellis Pridgett Sr. Ellis Pridgett Sr., 74, of Wichita, father of Jerry Pridgett of Kechi and Judy Shipman of Bel Aire, died Feb. 4, 2005. He was a retired Cudahy Meat Packing and Delhi, La., boat factory employee. Service was Feb. 11 at Greater St. Mary’s Baptist Church. Other survivors include his sons, Steve Lewis, Ellis Pridgett, both of Wichita, Horace Pridgett of Topeka, Donald R. Pridgett of Rayville, La.; daughters, Shirley Roundtree of Kansas City, Mo., Jane Maggett, Vonda Pridgett, Ronda Goode, all of Wichita, Patricia A. Maholmes of Harrisonburg, Va.; brothers, Hollis Pridgett of Wichita, John Pridgett of Monroe, La.; sisters, Frances Harris of Delhi, La., Bonnie Cooksey of Florida; and 13 grandchildren. Jackson Mortuary had charge. John Jackson John D. Jackson, 93, of Whitewater, brother of Louise Cason of Valley Center, died Jan. 31, 2005. Memorial service was Feb. 12 at Potwin Christian Church, Potwin. He was born June 23, 1911. He retired from Star Lumber Co. in 1973. Other survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, Lee “Sonny” Pierce of Dolittle, Mo., Richard and Joy Adkins of Cuba, Mo., Harold Jackson Sr. of Wichita, Ronnie and Nancy Jackson of Potwin, Jerry Jackson; daughters and sons-in-law, Alice and Max Lemmons of Wichita, Vivian and Ed Wood of St. Roberts, Mo.; sister and brother-in-law, Irene and Dean Womack of Wichita; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. David Fontes David Edward Fontes, 63, of Topeka, father and father-in-law of Robert and Janice Fontes and grandfather of Amanda, Hanna and Jessica Fontes, all of Valley Center, died Feb. 20, 2005. Cremation is planned. Memorial service is at 2 p.m. Saturday in the chapel at Colmery-O’Neil Veterans Administration Hospital, Topeka. Private inurnment will be at Leavenworth National cemetery. He was born June 26, 1941, in Indianapolis, Ind., the son of Norman Fontes and Betty Grider. He served two years in the U.S. Army in Korea, twice in Vietnam and in Germany before retiring in 1979. He volunteered at the Colmery-O’Neil Veterans Administration Hospital in Topeka for many years. He was a member of Topeka North Post #400 American Legion, Philip Billard Post #1650 VFW, Chapter 3 Disabled American Veterans, Golden Rule Lodge #90 AF&AM, Scottish Rite Bodies, and the Arab Shrine, where he was a member of the Legion of Honor. He married Annita Pollin on Oct. 27, 1962, in Germany. She survives. He was preceded in death by two brothers. Other survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Anne Fontes of Salina; daughter and son-in-law, Anna-Maria and Neil Martin of Brighton, Mich.; mother, Betty Fontes of Daphne, Ala.; sisters, Joan Garnett of Daphne, Sue Reis of New Lenox, Ill.; and grandchildren, Michelle, Matthew and Andrew Fontes and Adam Martin. A memorial has been established with VA Volunteer Services, 2100 S.W. Gage Blvd., Topeka 66622. Newcomer Family Funeral Home, Topeka, has charge. Joseph Washington Joseph Darnell Washington, 54, brother of Larry F. Bates Sr. of Valley Center, died Feb. 12, 2005. He was employed by Bates Electrical Maintenance and Service Inc. of Valley Center. Servce is at 11 a.m. today (Thursday) at St. Mark United Methdist Church, 1525 N. Lorraine, Wichita. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Jonica Darnell Washington, and aunt and uncle, Clara and Arzel Washington. Other survivors include his sons, JoRon Washington of Lawton, Okla., Joe Washington Jr., Kevin Evitt, Darryl Jackson, all of Tulsa, Okla., Brandon Engram of Wichita; daughters, Valarie Washington of Okmulgee, Okla., Brandie Engram of Muskogee, Okla.; brothers, Anthony Anderson, Vernon Anderson, Harry “Pete” Anderson III, all of Wichita, Terry Anderson Sr., Micheal Anderson of Port Orchard, Wash.; sisters, Harriette Bryant of Bremerton, Wash., Valerie Frazier of Fairfield, Calif., Cheryl Anderson, Lilly Haydon, Darlene Washington-Neal, all of Wichita; mother, Claretha Anderson of Wichita; father and stepmother, Joseph and Barbara Jones of Kansas City, Mo.; stepfather, Harry Anderson Jr. of Wichita; companion, Leza Engram and daughter Brittney Engram of the home; and a host of grandchildren, nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with the Joseph D. Washington Memorial Trust, in care of Emprise Bank, 100 N. Meridian, Valley Center 67147. Jackson Mortuary, Wichita, has charge. Lois Dumler Lois Lee McConkey Dumler, 65, of Valley Center, died Feb. 9, 2005. Service was Feb. 12 at Cimarron United Methodist Church with Rev Frank DeFisher officiating. Burial was at Fairview cemetery, Montezuma. She was born Jan. 15, 1940, in Brunswick, Mo., the daughter of Elmer McConkey and Irene Little. She attended schools in Ingalls and Montezuma and graduated from Cimarron High School in 1958. She married Donald Blaine Dumler on July 4, 1957. They farmed near Kalvesta. He preceded her in death on Sept. 19, 1979. She enjoyed spending time with friends and family, farm life, and hosting and cooking for gatherings during hunting season and at other times of the year. She was a hemo-dialysis patient for more than 16 years as a result of polycystic kidney disease, and survived many life-threatening health problems through the years. She lived the past six years with her daughter and family in Valley Center. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and Cheerful Workers Club of Kalvesta. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; infant sister, Louise McConkey; and a brother, Donald Elmer McConkey. Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Denise and Stacy Lacy of Valley Center, Diana and Mark Underwood of Bartlett, Tenn., Debbie and Rick Boles of Midwest City, Okla.; son, Doug Dumler of Montezuma; sisters and brother-in-law, Sue Josserand of Copeland, Linda and Jon Lofgreen of Wichita; sisters-in-law and spouse, Betty McConkey of Oklahoma City, Okla., Ann and Roy Fercking of Kalvesta; grandchildren, Jake Underwood, Andrew Hale, Aaron Underwood, Rachel Underwood, D.J. Dumler and wife Miranda, Jason Dumler, Tyler Dumler, Corey Boles, Yancy Lacy, Hanh Lacy; and a great-grandson, Nash Dumler. A memorial has been established with the Kansas Dialysis Association, in care of Swaim Funeral Home, 1901 Sixth Avenue, Dodge City 67801. Marie Hess Marie Ellen Hess, 87, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Donna and Raymond Schroeder of Park City, died Feb. 10, 2005. She was a homemaker. Service was Feb. 14 at Catholic Care Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Hess Jr., and a son, Frankie Lee Hess. Other survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Bernie and Cathy Hess of Wichita, Jerry D. and Carolyn Hess of Garland, Texas; daughter, Frances Sagerty of Wichita; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Sedgwick County Fire Department, Station 32, 4343 N. Woodlawn, Wichita 67220. Delores Hull Delores Mae Hull, 70, of Lincoln, formerly of Valley Center, died Oct. 17, 2005. She was a driver/coordinator at Lincoln County Public Transportation, Lincoln. Service is at 9 a.m. Saturday at Lincoln United Methodist Church, Lincoln, with Rev. Kaye Metzler officiating. Inurnment will be later in Lincoln. She was born April 11, 1935, in Valley Center, the daughter of Royal Eugene Ryno and Ruby M. Harp. She attended Wichita State University. She was an avid bowler and participated in Jeeps Motorcycle Club and the Motor Maids in Wichita. She attended Lincoln United Methodist Church. She married Billy Joe Hull on Oct. 2, 1975. He preceded her in death on Nov. 15, 2003. She also was married to Jerry McLaughlin, and he died April 19, 2002. She was preceded in death by her husbands, parents, a stepbrother, Carl Ryno, and a granddaughter, Stephanie McLaughlin. Survivors include her daughters, Jeri Underhill of Arkansas City, Janice Hunter of La Grange, Ind., Jackie Gourley of Osborne, Peggy Hull of Lincoln, Becky Widener of Arkansas City; stepdaughter, Joyce; son and daughter-in-law, John P. and Linda McLaughlin of Wichita; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Evie Ryno of Spokane, Wash.; 14 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with the church and with Lincoln County Public Transportation. Carlson-Ford-Geisendorf Funeral Home & Crematory had charge. Rose M. Woodburn Rose M. Woodburn, 90, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Joseph and Jeannie Woodburn of Bel Aire, died Oct. 11, 2005. She was a homemaker. Service was Oct. 14 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Edward Woodburn, and a daughter, Sandra Woodburn. Other survivors include her grandchildren and their spouses, Holly and Darren, Zach and Kristen, Tim and Mary, and great-grandchildren, Gary, Will, Tristan. A memorial has been eestablished with Blessed Sacrament Endowment Fund, 124 N. Roosevelt, Wichita 67208. Downing & Lahey Mortuary East had charge. Thelma Rowley Thelma Rose Young Rowley, 95, of Valley Center, died Oct. 15, 2005. She was a homemaker and farmer’s wife. Service was Oct. 19 at Calvary Baptist Church, Valley Center, with Pastor Doug Fraley officiating. She was born June 1, 1910, in Liberal, the daughter of Charles Young and Carrie Dotson. She was raised in rural Satanta, where she attended school, graduated and taught in a one-room schoolhouse. She also attended Friends University, where she met Frank F. Rowley Sr. They married April 26, 1933, in Moscow, Kan. He preceded her in death, as did a son, Frank Rowley Jr.; her parents; brothers, Chester, Clifford, Ernest and Gale, and a sister, Lavina. Survivors include her son and daughters-in-law, Larry and Margie Rowley, Marilyn Rowley, all of Valley Center; sister, Juanita Owings; grandchildren, Fran Wilson, Deborah Stephan, Meredith Holdaway, Andrea Rowley, Ryan Rowley, Lance Rowley, Rhonda Leigh Rowley, Rhonda Jean Henderson, Rick Roles; great-grandchildren, Adam, Eric, Lydia and Luke Wilson, Christopher Pendergraft, Jonathan, Justin, Jessica, Cooper and Carson Holdaway, Ben, Derek and Kalin Rowley, Ashley, Skylar and Taylor Rowley, Heather and Cody Weber, Brittany Singer, Trystin Roles, and a great-great-grandchild, Kaylie. A memorial has been established with the Thelma Rowley Memorial Scholarship Fund in care of Baker Funeral Home. Theresa Smith Theresa Charlene Smith, 57, of Salina, sister of Helen LeBlanc of Valley Center, died Oct. 28, 2005. Service was Nov. 2 at Carlson-Ford-Geisendorf Funeral Home & Crematory, Salina. She was born Feb. 20, 1948, in Salina, the daughter of Clarence William Smith and Velva Ardena Ellyson. They preceded her in death. She was a waitress at Russell’s Restaurant in Salina until January 1998. Other survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Michelle Werner of Salina; daughters and sons-in-law, Leslie C. and John Johnson of Brookville, Teri L. and Larry Dick of Quitman, Ark.; brothers, Bill Smith of Salina, John Smith of Brookville, Junior Smith of Salina; sisters, Dorothy Smith, Jill Barker, Donna Trowbridge, all of Salina, Velva Smith of Vilonia, Ark., Mary Margaret Machulda of California; special friend, Don Webb of Brookville, and seven grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established with Hospice of Salina, 139 N. Penn, Salina 67401, or Occupational Center of Central Kansas, Salina. Bobby Rickel Bobby L. Rickel, 63, of Dover, Ark., father and father-in-law of Brandon and Barbara Rickel of Valley Center, died Oct. 26, 2005. Service was Oct. 29 at Humphrey Funeral Service Chapel, Russellville, Ark. Burial is at McFadden cemetery, Dover. He was born Jan. 9, 1942, in Atwood, Okla., the son of Everett Rickel and Bessie Casey. He married Brenda Jean Mason on Oct. 4, 1963, at Russellville. She survives. He was a leadman and brake press operator at Coleman Company, Wichita, for 30 years. After his retirement, he returned to Dover where he enjoyed raising cattle. He attended Dover Assembly of God. He was preceded in death by his father. Other survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Michelle and Mike Smith of Inman, Bridgette and Gary Davis of Benton, Bretta and Mario Gonsalez of Batesville, Ark.; sisters and brother-in-law, Melvina Minks, Alta Ballard, Wanda and Don Williamson, all of Dover; mother, Bessie Rickel of Dover; six grandchildren. Cliftena Endsley Cliftena “Tink” Endsley, 75, of Park City, died Oct. 29, 2005. Service was Nov. 1 at Kechi Township cemetery. She was born in Excelsior Springs, Mo., the daughter of Clifton and Willa Potter. She married Norman Endsley on Jan. 18, 1947, in Kansas City, Kan. He survives. Other survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Matthew and Jeri Endsley; sister, Erma Hendricks of Missouri, and granddaughters, Chrissy Lewis, Kimberly Barnes, both of Wichita. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita 67202. Baker Funeral Home had charge. Elizabeth McKenzie Elizabeth Cornelia “Bettie” Bixby McKenzie, 80, of Red Oak, Iowa, died Oct. 29, 2005. Service is at 11 a.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church, Red Oak. She was born July 1, 1925 in Valley Center, the daughter of Dr. Benjamin P. Bixby and Ruth Wickham. She married Lowell D. “Bob” McKenzie on Sept. 9, 1945, in McPherson. He preceded her in death on May 18, 2004. She graduated from the University of Kansas in May 1946. The McKenzies moved to Red Oak in 1950. She was active in the American Association of University Women, United Nations Association, Sunshine and Rainbow Daycare Center, the Democratic Party, PTA and the Iowa Humanities Board. She was a Red Oak Welcome Wagon hostess, research analyst for Midwest Survey and realtor for Hawkeye Insurance. She helped find homes for more than 600 families. She enjoyed women’s history and Iowa history. For nearly 20 years, she facilitated the Women’s History Week program in Montgomery County. She documented the history of the Thos. D. Murphy Company through the project “The Peoples Art.” She served in many capacities for the Montgomery County Historical Society, including president. She was instrumental in developing the Montgomery County History Center, currently under construction. Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Abigail and Rick Lancaster, Sarah and Mark Conrad, and son, Robert McKenzie, all of St. Paul, Minnesota; sister, Dr. Doris Hammett of Ashville, N.C.; grandchildren, Tom and Sam Lancaster; Ben and Nick Conrad, Abby and Kevin McKenzie, Jessica Johnson, and nieces and nephews. A memorial has been established with the Montgomery County Historical Society Endowment, 2700 North Fourth Street, Red Oak, Iowa 51566. Sellergren-Lindell-Demarce Funeral Home has charge. Gertrude Sears Gertrude Campbell Sears, 89, of Valley Center, died Oct. 30, 2005.Visitation is from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today (Thursday) at Sawyer-George Funeral Home, Corpus Christi, Texas, with family present from 6 to 8 p.m. Service is at 10 a.m. Friday at Annaville Baptist Church. Burial will be at Memorial cemetery. She was born July 11, 1916, in Trawick, Texas, the daughter of John H. Campbell and Annie Glascock. They preceded her in death, as did her husband of 55 years, G.T. “Bill” Sears; a sister, Frances Campbell, and two brothers, Talmage Clifford and S.C. Campbell. She graduated from Mt. Enterprise High School and A&I University. She taught elementary school at Calallen ISD, taught Sunday school at Morgan Avenue and Annaville Baptist churches, was an art teacher, homemaker and gardener. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Valley Center since 2002. Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Charlotte and Michael Scott of Valley Center, Ann Dillman and Kenneth Kuykendall, Trudy and Harold Langer, all of Alvin, Texas; brother and sister-in-law, James and Barbara Campbell; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grandchild. Memorials have been established with Calvary Baptist Church of Valley Center, Annaville Baptist Church of Corpus Christi and South Park Baptist Church of Alvin, Texas. Baker Funeral Home had charge. Lyle Garvey Lyle Clayton Garvey, 80, of Coyville, father of Raymond Garvey of Valley Center, died Oct. 28, 2005. He was a retired aircraft electronics technician and former Derby resident. Service is at 10:30 a.m. today (Thursday) at Timmons Funeral Home, Fredonia. He was preceded in death by his son, Warren Russell; a sister, Betty Cochran, and a brother, Robert. Other survivors include his wife of 58 years, Wanda; brother, Jack Garvey of Bentley; daughter, Barbara Flax of Wichita; sons, Ernest of Westminster, Colo., Richard of Wichita; nine grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Coyville Community Center and Derby Church of the Nazarene, in care of the funeral home. Olin Hiebert Olin R. Hiebert, 82, of Park City, retired Heights High School English teacher, former mayor and current Park City council member, died Oct. 26, 2005. Service was Oct. 30 at Heights High School auditorium. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lou Hiebert; daughter, Pamela Hiebert; two sisters, and a brother. Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, Donald and Karla Hiebert of Kansas City, Mo., Richard and Kim Hiebert of Benton, Ky.; daughter and son-in-law, Eileen and Larry Clark of Toronto; seven grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established with Park City Project Friendship Inc., 6110 N. Hydraulic, Park City 67219. Ronda K. Engels Ronda K. Engels, 40, of Wichita, sister and sister-in-law of Sarah Lynnett and James Smith of Valley Center, died Oct. 29, 2005, after a long battle with Huntington’s Disese. Service was Nov. 2 at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, Wichita. Other survivors include her daughter, Amanda, son, Cody, both of Wichita; parents, Dottie and John Myers of Wichita; sister and brother-in-law, Brenda and Dennis Calkins of Wichita; uncles, Clyde Burks of Overland Park, Fred Schaber of Shawnee Mission, Andrew Adney of Tulsa, Okla. A memorial has been established with the Huntington Disease Center, 654 N. Woodchuck, Wichita 67212. AMY HUNTER Amy Davey Hunter, 36, of Park City, died Feb. 13, 2006. Visitation is from 6 to 8 tonight (Thursday) at Baker Funeral Home, Valley Center. Service is at 11 a.m. Friday at Riverlawn Christian Church, Wichita. Burial is at 2 p.m. Friday at Kansas Veterans’ cemetery, 1208 N. College, Winfield. Survivors include her husband, Scott Hunter; brothers, Matthew Davey, Chip Draper; sisters and brothers-in-law, Bonnie and Ken Lester, Gayle Draper, Jenny Davey, Virginia and John Blevins; parents, James and Cathy Draper, and grandparents, Richard and Jean Markham, Loren Burke. A memorial has been established with Heartspring. CHARLES MOORE SR. Charles E. “Pooh Charlie” Moore Sr., 82, spouse of Marilyn Dressler Moore, died Jan. 22, 2006, in Runnemede, N.J. He was a retired inventory manager for N.J. Gasket and volunteered for 40 years with the Runnemede Fire Company. Committal prayers were at New St. Mary’s cemetery, Bellmawr, N.J., and a Runnemede fire engine led the funeral procession to the cemetery. He and his wife were in the area often, visiting her stepmother, Velma Dressler; cousins, and aunts and uncle, Dorothy Miles and Ellen and Lloyd Hiatt. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother; two sisters; a daughter, Elizabeth Makaila, and a spouse, Elizabeth Moore. Other survivors include his sons, Charles Jr. of Voorhees, N.J., Stephen of Los Angeles, Calif.; daughter and son-in-law, Mary and George Parnham of Houston, Texas; brother, Al of Glassboro, N.J.; and a host of grandchildren; step-grandchildren; two great-granddaughters; step-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, friends and golfing buddies. DESTINY KELLEY Destiny Renee Kelley, 6, of Wichita, student at Chisholm Trail Elementary in Park City, died Feb. 8, 2006. Service was Feb. 15 at Chisholm Trail Church of Christ. She enjoyed playing with her siblings and Dora the Explorer doll, and with video games. Survivors include her parents, Otis and Latreca Kelley. sister, Dessaray. brothers, Larry, Dominick, all of the home; grandparents, Velarie Marks of Richland Hills, Texas, Larry and Jaqueline Marks, Esta Kelley, all of Wichita, and great-grandmother, Janie Newman of Wichita. Jackson Mortuary had charge. GLENN FAHRENTHOLD Glenn Richert Fahrenthold, 70, of Wichita, died Feb. 13, 2006. Memorial services are at 10 a.m. today (Thursday) at Reformation Lutheran Church, Wichita, and at 11 a.m. Friday at Atonement Lutheran Church, 9948 Metcalf, Overland Park. Burial will be at Johnson County Memorial Gardens in Overland Park. He grew up in University Heights, Ohio, attending Cleveland Heights schools. He was a graduate of Western Reserve Academy, Hudson, Ohio, and Washington and Lee University with a bachelor’s in business administration. He was a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity. He served in the U.S. Army Transportation Corps at St. Eustis, Va., and as a captain in the active reserve. Glenn was employed in sales with companies primarily in the Kansas City area, selling large trucks, truck bodies and equipment. Firms included Kansas City Mack, Volvo-White and others. He married Sally Brown Curtiss in Cleveland Heights. She survives. They moved to Prairie Village in 1964 and raised their family. In 1991, they moved to Wichita where his wife, Rev. Sally Fahrenthold, pastored Christ Lutheran Church until retirement. He was a member of Reformation Lutheran Church in Wichita. He served in Prairie Village on the sister cities committee, as a Republican precinct committeeman and was a volunteer with Metropolitan Lutheran Ministry of Kansas City. He enjoyed classical music, traveling and trucks. He was preceded in death by a son, Thomas Richert Fahrenthold, in 1983. Other survivors include his daughter, Pamela Fahrenthold Clair of Shawnee; son and daughter-in-law, Scott Curtiss and Lindi Fahrenthold of Solomon; brother, Robert L. Fahrenthold of Wichita, and granddaughters, Rachel, Hannah, Jessica and Katrina Fahrenthold. Memorials have been established with Christ Lutheran Church, 5356 N. Hillside, Wichita, KS 67219; Reformation Lutheran Church, 7601 E. 13th North, Wichita, KS 67206, and Metropolitan Lutheran Ministry, 3031 Holmes, Kansas City, MO 64109. Downing & Lahey Mortuary East has charge. GLENN MANNING Glenn Keith Manning, 56, of Wichita, Wescon Products supervisor, died Feb. 5, 2006, on the island of Kauai, Hawaii. A memorial service is at 6 tonight (Thursday) at First United Methodist Church in Valley Center. He was born Nov. 9, 1949, in Fairfield, Iowa. Survivors include his wife, Vicky; sons, Glenn Jason Manning of Arkansas, Eric Manning of Iowa; sisters, Marilee Emmert of Illinois, Kathy Steele of Iowa; brothers, Charles, Lonnie, both of Iowa, and mother, Marjory Manning. Memorials have been established with Kauai Hospice, Jefferson County Park and the NRA. Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home assisted family with arrangements. Baker Funeral Home, Valley Center, had charge. JANNA POWERS Janna Louise Powers, 39, of Park City, died Feb. 12, 2006. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Baker Funeral Home Chapel, Valley Center. Service is at 11 a.m. Saturday at Park City Baptist Church, 1301 E. 61st North, Park City. Burial will be at Kechi Township cemetery. She was born Aug. 5, 1966, in Wichita, the daughter of Richard “Dick” Powers and Genevieve “Jenny” Koehn. They survive of Park City. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Clara and Amel Koehn and Glenn and Bernice Powers. Other survivors include her sister and brother-in-law, Juli and Ron Rhodes of Park City; brother, Jeffrey S. Powers of Wichita; nieces and families, Krysti Rhodes, Carolyn and Duane Davis, Crystal Powers, and nephews, Dickie D. and Stephanie Waggoner, Korey Rhodes, Korby Rhodes. A memorial has been established with the church vacation Bible school fund. M.J. NIEMANN Marcian Joseph “M.J. Marc” Niemann, 78, of Anthony, father and father-in-law of Darrell and Wilma Niemann of Valley Center, died Feb. 8, 2006. Service was Feb. 13 at the Congregational Church in Anthony with Rev. Nathan Stanton officiating. Graveside service was at Resthaven cemetery, Wichita. He was born Feb. 14, 1927, in Leoville, the son of Anthony William Niemann and Anna Marie Boor. He attended school at Sharon, later moving to Anthony. He and his father once were employed by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe railroad. He was denied enlistment in the military due to a medical misdiagnosis. He married Belva Ellen Turner on Jan. 22, 1948. She survives. He began working for the Kansas State Highway Commission and attended Wichita State University. He was a member of the United Methodist Church at Anthony and served with the State of Kansas Civil Defense Division, was a Webelos Scout leader and chaired the Anthony Housing Authority. He was clerk of the Anthony Auxilliary Fire Company. He retired as an office specialist in 1991 with the Kansas State Department of Transportation. He enjoyed fishing and picnicking at Anthony Lake and spending time with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Dale, Hilary and Joseph. Other survivors include his son, Terry, who was born on his birthday, and daughter-in-law Jayne Niemann of Wichita; sisters and brother-in-law, Imelda McDonald of Irving, Texas, Mary Anna and Chester Veteto of Sand Springs, Okla., and grandchildren, Brett Niemann, Brianna Niemann, Christopher Niemann. A memorial has been established with the church. Prairie Rose Funeral Home, Williams Chapel, Anthony, had charge. MARION MOOBERRY Marion Wesley Mooberry, 85, of Cheney, husband of Dora Mae Moore Snavely Mooberry of Cheney, formerly of Valley Center, died Feb. 10, 2006. He was a retired Cheney postmaster. Service was Tuesday at the United Methodist Church in Cheney. He was born Feb. 22, 1920, the son of Elijah Marion Mooberry and Daisy May Henshaw. He was raised in Goddard, graduating from high school in 1938. He was a naval veteran of World War II and Korea, where he served as a lieutenant commander as a naval aviator. He was past worthy patron of Blue Lodge and a member of the oriental band. He was involved in motorcoach associations including Smart, Bounder and Good Sams, and was active in Cheney United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Spurrier Mooberry; daughter, Susan Mooberry Humbolt; sister, Mabel McCoin, and brother, Lauren Mooberry. Other survivors include his sons, Bruce Mooberry of Cheney, Brian Mooberry of Elgin, Ill.; stepsons, Fred Snavely of St. Louis, Mo., Rex Snavely of Salina; 10 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established with the Susan Humbolt Scholarship Fund, Cheney United Methodist Church and Plane of Mercy, Midian Shrine of Wichita. Wulf-Ast Mortuary, Garden Plain, had charge. MARJORIE HUDDLESTON Marjorie Josephine Huddleston, 89, of Harper, mother of Karen Ashpole of Harper, formerly of Valley Center, died Feb. 7, 2006. Service was Feb. 10 at Prairie Rose Funeral Home, Harper Chapel, with Rev. Don Swender officiating. Burial was at Harper cemetery. She was born Aug. 7, 1916, in Oklahoma, the daughter of Alvin Hughes and Orbay Chaney. She married Glen Huddleston on Oct. 3, 1935, and they farmed and raised their family. He preceded her in death, as did her son, LeRoy Huddleston, two sisters and a brother. She was a member of Harper United Methodist Church, Order of the Eastern Star, Rebekah Lodge, home demonstration unit, and was a 4-H leader for many years. Other survivors include her brothers, Larson Hughes of Tulsa, Okla., Warren Hughes of Peabody; sisters, Ruby Broce, Norma Reid, both of Anthony, Bernice Kaufman of Pretty Prairie, Doris Garner of Grandview, Mo.; grandchildren, Michelle Burns, Karla Brockus, both of Wichita, Steven Ashpole of Canton, and eight great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established with Hospice Care of Kansas. MARY ELLIS Mary K. Slease Ellis, 88, of Wichita, grandmother of Lisa and Chris Strunk and great-grandmother of Raymond, Jeremiah and Samantha Strunk, all of Valley Center, died Feb. 13, 2006. She was a retired interior decorator. Service is at 10 a.m. Friday at Downing & Lahey Mortuary East. She was a member of East Heights United Methodist Church and a Friends of Wesley Hospital volunteer. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Cody Slease and Lenora Hall; a daughter, Marilyn; brothers, Herbert, Merle, William and Charles, and sisters, Iva and Barbara. Other survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Jane Ellis of Colorado Springs, James and Ann Ellis of La Jolla, Calif.; daughter and son-in-law, Judy and William Wellshear of Wichita; grandchildren, Bobby Ellis Jr., Debbie Elges, Sandy Pipkin, Joseph Cox III, Chris Ellis, Peter Ellis, Elizabeth Ellis; 10 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; three nephews, and two nieces. A memorial has been established with Friends of Wesley Hospital, Wichita. SARA FUNK Sara Funk, 57, of Herington, mother and mother-in-law of Sam and Michele Funk of Park City, died Feb. 7, 2006. Service was Feb. 11 at First Mennonite Church, Herington. Other survivors include her husband, Hank Shope; son, Chad Funk of Hillsboro; daughter, Cassandra Urban of Herington; mother, Tina Buller of Hillsboro, and four grandchildren. VERA HALL Vera M. Hall, 85, of Sarona, Wis., grandmother of Kristine Heinz and Debbie O’Rear of Valley Center and Michelle O’Rear of Park City, died Feb. 8, 2006. Memorial service is at 1 p.m. Saturday at Scalzo-Taylor Funeral Home, Spooner, Wis. She was born Oct. 27, 1920, in Holdrege, Neb., the daughter of Harry Ellis and Verle Farlow. She was a former Wichita schoolteacher and also taught at West Elementary in Valley Center. She was a former Wichita resident. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, William Ellis, and a son, Kenny “Curly” Hall, who died in 1989. Other survivors include her husband, Hugh “Andy” Hall; children and spouses, Robert and Jan Hall, Cynthia and Robert Prior, all of Wichita, Bill Hall of Sarona; grandson, Brandon Prior of Wichita, and seven great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established with Long Lake First Responders Defibrillator Fund, in care of Andy Hall, N3736 County Highway M, Sarona, WI 54870. AMY HUNTER Amy Davey Hunter, 36, of Park City, died Feb. 13, 2006. Service was Feb. 17 at Riverlawn Christian Church, Wichita. Burial was at Kansas Veterans’ cemetery, Winfield. She was born March 7, 1969, in Wichita. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Maurice Burke. Survivors include her husband, Scott Douglas Hunter; brothers, Matthew Ray Davey of Kansas City, Chip Draper of Kansas City, Mo.; sisters and brothers-in-law, Bonnie and Ken Lester, Gayle Draper, Jenny Davey, all of Overland Park, Virginia Anne and John Blevins of Olathe; parents, James and Cathy Draper of Ozawkie, and grandparents, Richard and Jean Markham of Wichita, Loren Burke of Derby. A memorial has been established with Heartspring. Baker Funeral Home had charge. BILL LAWRENCE Bill G. Lawrence, 70, of Wichita, father of Kelle Wingate of Valley Center, died Feb. 13, 2006. He was the retired vice president of sales at Gulf Development. Service was Feb. 18 at Cochran Mortuary, Wichita. He was preceded in death by a brother, John Heging, and sisters, Dorothy Farrington and Ida Eilene Burrows. Other survivors include his son, David Lawrence; daughter, April Bartell of Hillsboro; brothers and sister-in-law, Lawrence Allcott of Oklahoma City, J.E. and Billye Lawrence of Springfield, Mo., Jonathan Allcott of Raleigh, N.C.; 10 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. CLARENCE TEMPLETON Clarence E. Templeton, 72, of Valley Center, retired Beech-Raytheon expeditor, died Feb. 17, 2006. Service was Feb. 21 at Calvary Baptist Church, Valley Center. He was born June 7, 1933, in Wichita, the son of Elvin and Edith Templeton. He graduated from Valley Center High School in 1952. He was a U.S. Army ambulance driver based at Fort Riley Kansas, on active duty from June 1953 to April 1955. He served eight years in the reserves before being honorably discharged at the rank of corporal in March 1961. He retired from 43 years of service at Beech Aircraft in June 1995, having served as an expeditor in Department 80. He married Alice Fern Miller on Nov. 16, 1968. They lived in Wichita briefly before moving to Valley Center. Their twin daughters, Shelly and Kelly, died within days of their birth in October 1969. He also was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother. He enjoyed bowling and golfing with his buddies, and won recognition in both sports. He especially enjoyed his children and grandchildren. He accepted Jesus Christ while a member of Kechi Methodist Church, and joined First Baptist Church of Valley Center, where he served as an usher, after marrying Alice. He later became a longtime member of Calvary Baptist Church, serving as head usher and “general fixer-upper.” Survivors include his wife, Alice; daughters and son-in-law, Lisa Janett and David Duerksen of Valley Center, Sandy, Diane; sons and daughter-in-law, Calvin James and Michelle Templeton of Kechi, Terry, Steven; sister, Lorane Sanders of Wichita, and grandchildren, Hailey, Christian and Brandon Templeton, Devin and Janett Duerksen. Odyssey Hospice provided nursing care during the past few weeks. A memorial has been established with Odyssey Healthcare, 125 N. Market, Suite 920, Wichita, KS 67202. Baker Funeral Home had charge. HARRY EILERT Harry W. Eilert, 91, of Furley, died Feb. 20, 2006. Service is at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Federated Church, Whitewater. Burial is at Green Valley cemetery, Furley. He was the son of Alice and Ed Eilert. He attended Furley Grade School and Whitewater High School. He married Viola Baker on April 21, 1935. She preceded him in death in June 1979. He married Mary Tallman Dec. 22, 1984. She preceded him in death in December 2002. He was a member of Furley United Methodist Church, serving o the board of trustees for many years. He was a 4-H leader, Red Cross volunteer and member of Green Valley cemetery board. He retired from Andale Co-op in Furley in 1983. He and Mary moved to Kansas Christian Home, Newton, where he resided until his death. He also was preceded in death by his son, Bobby Dean; son-in-law, Wilbur Berg; sister, Mildred Baker, and grandchildren, Wade Eilert and Nancy Heussner. Survivors include his twin and sister-in-law, Harold and Thelma of Furley; children, Mary Berg of Garfield, Ark., Harry Jr. and Aline of Sedalia, Mo., Harriet and John Shaw of Columbia, S.C.; daughter-in-law, Judy of Furley; nine grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson. Lamb Funeral Home. HELEN PERRY Helen Marie Gardner Perry, 95, of Valley Center, homemaker, died Feb. 15, 2006. Service was Feb. 20 at Faith Bible Baptist Church, Valley Center. She was born Oct. 30, 1910, in Bainesville, the daughter of John Franklin Gardner and Margaret Jane Buchanan. Her father nicknamed her “Dick,” as he had wanted a son. She married Lewis Perry in July 1926. He died just short of their 70th wedding anniversary, and she had lived on the same farm for 70 years. She also was preceded in death by her parents; an infant son, Lloyd Allen Perry, and brothers, Harold Gardner and Glenn Gardner. She worked on the farm with her husband, milking, chopping wood and doing field work. She enjoyed crocheting afghans, especially for babies, and working in her vegetable garden. She was a seamstress, sewing clothing for her family, several weddings and for women in the Valley Center area. She and her husband enjoyed hosting winter skating parties for young people at the creek. She also was known for her tasty angel food cakes made from scratch and offered for sale at Rainbow Girls events. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Jim Schuessler of Wichita; son and daughter-in-law, L.L. “Buck” Jr. and Mary Perry of Wichita; grandchildren, Terri and Mark Henry, Boyd and Terry Perry, Michelle Scheu, all of Wichita, Randy Schuessler of Broken Arrow, Okla.; great-grandchildren, Ashle, Angie, Katie, Emily, Austin, Neil, Nick, Aaron, Eric; great-great-grandchildren, Aiden, Corbin, Caden, Holden, Natalie, Chelsea, and caregiver, Mary. Baker Funeral Home had charge. JOHN MULLEN John B. Mullen, 89, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Kirk and Debbie Mullen of Valley Center, died Feb. 15, 2006. He was a retired geologist. Service was Feb. 18 at Lakeview Funeral Home, Wichita. He was a World War II veteran, serving with the U.S. Army’s 36th Division. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mable. Other survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and Mary Mullen of Wichita, Dr. Jerry and Robin Mullen of Oklahoma City, Okla.; sister, Jean Eastman of Tulsa, Okla.; five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established with the Alzheimer’s Association. MILDRED BARINGER Mildrd Baringer, 91, of Attica, sister of Merle Carr of Valley Center, died Feb. 16, 2006. Service is at 3 p.m. Saturday at Attica cemetery. Other survivors include her daughter, Barbara Slinkard of Pratt; son, Barton Baringer of Attica; eight grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with the Attica public library. Elliott Mortuary, Anthony, has charge. NANCY ESTER Nancy L. Ester, 93, of Hutchinson, mother of Gilbert “Bill” Ester of Kechi, died Feb. 14, 2006. Service was Feb. 21 at Wesley Towers Chapel. Other survivors include her daughter, Janet Nelson of Courtland; sister, Gertrude Bechtold of Springfield, Mo.; four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Elliott Mortuary had charge. RENA MAJORS Rena Irene “Susie” Majors, 59, of Creston, Iowa, formerly of Valley Center, died of lung cancer Feb. 13, 2006. Service is at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Glen Park Christian Church. She was born April 23, 1946, in Taylorville, Ill., the daughter of Richard Lee Barfield and Rita Irene Moore. She graduated from MacArthur High School, Decatur, Ill., in 1964. She married Loyd Eugene Majors on May 5, 1972, in Maize. They lived in Valley Center, where she co-owned and operated Bionic Burgers in Wichita and also worked as a bartender at The Triangle and with other establishments. Following the death of her husband in 1999, she moved to Anaheim, Calif., where she worked as a dental assistant. She moved to Creston in December 2005 to live with her son. Survivors include her daughters, Laura Goforth of Creston, Julia Bleavins, Angela O’Neill, both of Wichita; sons, John Bleavins of Creston, Loyd Majors of Wichita; sisters, Donna Barlow of Anaheim, Calif., Vicki Roberson of Greenwood, Ind.; brother, Richard Barfield of Arizona, and 13 grandchildren. MARIE GRAY Marie F. Gray, 87, of Wichita, stepmother of Steven and Marcie Gray of Kechi, died April 29, 2006. She was a retired Coleman Manufacturing PBX operator. Service is at 10 a.m. today (Thursday) at St. Anne’s Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Cecilia Carrie Jeter Hampton, and sisters, Edna Logan, Florence McNabe. Other survivors include her husband, Richard Gray; son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Anna Craig of Sun City, Calif.; daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Frank Anania of Oklahoma city; stepsons and spouses, Robert and Lana Gray of Vinita, Okla., John and Debra Gray of Derby, David Gray of Wichita; stepdaughter and spouse, Mary Catherine and Tim Jones of Loveland, Colo.; brother and sister-in-law, Elmer Dean and Evelyn Hampton of Wichita; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established with Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice. Resthaven Mortuary had charge. ROBERT HARRELSON Robert E. Harrelson, 48, of Augusta, brother-in-law of Loretta and Mike Ramsey of Park City, died April 28, 2006. He was a Koch Industries tool and dye maker. Service was May 3 at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta. He was born July 11, 1957, in Tulsa, Okla., the son of Clifford Harrelson and Shirley Miller Alcorn. They preceded him in death. He married Vicki Sibley on May 27, 1978, in Augusta. She survives. Other survivors include his son, Matthew Harrelson; daughter and son-in-law, Valerie and Tim Duff; brother and sister-in-law, Wayne and Alexa Harrelson; father- and mother-in-.law, Russell and Sondra Sibley of Augusta; brother-in-law, David Sibley of Augusta; sister- and brother-in-law, Debra and John Gragg of Olathe; grandchildren, Shelby and Braedon Duff; nephews, James and Robert Trout, Jeremey and Jameson Gragg; and a niece, Emily Ramsey. Memorials have been established with the American Diabetes Association and the American Heart Association. WAYNE K. HOLDER Wayne K. Holder, 56, of Cheney, brother of Connie Ishman of Valley Center, died Oct. 10, 2006, at Goddard. He was a Lubbers Automotive sales representative. Friends may call from 1 to 8 p.m. Oct. 13 at Livingston Funeral Home, Kingman. The family will be present from 5 to 7 p.m. Service is at 10 a.m. Oct. 14 at Norwich United Methodist Church with Pastors Gene Langhoffer and Kurt Henson officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Pleasant cemetery north of Norwich. He was born Jan. 18, 1950, in Wichita, the son of Robert and Marguerite Gosch Holder. He was a former Wichita resident and previously was employed by Delta Electric Supply. He was the former owner of International Golf. He married Beverly Smith in September 1979 at Yukon, Okla. She survives. He was preceded in death by his mother. Other survivors include his daughters, Renee Huff of Kansas City, Mo., Rochelle Carrasco of Winfield, Regina Vitale of Wichita; brothers, Brad, Dell, both of Norwich; sister, Gayle Asbury of Norwich; father, Robert of Norwich; and three grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Norwich United Methodist Church and Norwich Christian Church, both in care of Livingston Funeral Home, 1830 N. Main, Kingman, KS 67068. DOROTHY MILLER Dorothy May Miller, 79, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Michael and Sandy Miller and Diane and Steve Godfrey, all of Valley Center, died Oct. 2, 2006. She was a retired daycare provider and USD 259 cafeteria cook. Service is at 10 a.m. today (Thursday) at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, Wichita. She was preceded in death by her husband George, her parents, four brothers and two sisters. Other survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Verna Miller of Haysville; brother and sister-in-law, William and Sue Solomon of Coal Valley, Ill.; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established with Hospice Care of Kansas, 2505 N. Main, North Newton, KS 67117. ESTELLA HAMPTON Estella Mai Hampton, 91, of Bartlesville, Okla., mother of Doyle L. Hampton of Valley Center, died Oct. 3, 2006. Service was Oct. 6 at Emporia Avenue Church of Christ, Wichita, with Robert Hamm of Dewey, Okla., officiating. Burial was at White Chapel cemetery, Wichita. Pall bearers included Curtis Hampton, Mike Hampton, Kenny Hampton, Randy Davis, Mark Davis and Criss Davis. She was born Feb. 15, 1915, in Dickson, Tenn., the daughter of Thomas Lafayette and Lillian Jackson Hunter. She was educated in the Dickson area. She married Melvin Crawford Hampton in 1930 in Tennessee, and they moved to Ralston County, Ky., in 1935. They moved to Wichita in 1942, living there for more than four decades. She was employed for several years at Boeing Aircraft. She was a nurse’s aide in the pediatrics department at Sedgwick County Hospital, and also at St. Joseph Hospital. She moved to Bartlesville four years ago to be near her daughter. She was a member of the Dewey Church of Christ in Dewey, Okla. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sons, Melvin and Bob Hampton; and daughters, Dorothy Bradford, Ruth Pinaire, Mary Swinney and Sandra Kunkle. Other survivors include her daughters, Sara N. Davis of Bartlesville, Okla., Betty Perry, Ruby Cole, both of Wichita, Sharon Jean Pruitt of Pearl River, La.; half-sisters, Georgia Ann Hunter, Claytie Bell Hunter, both of Tennessee; 49 grandchildren; 88 great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. Stumpff Funeral Home & Crematory, Bartlesville, had charge. LEWIS FISHER Lewis W. Fisher, 97, of Newton, grandfather of Deanna and Charles Miller of Valley Center and Stephen and Magda Fisher of Bel Aire, died Oct. 2, 2006. Visitation is from noon to 9 p.m. today (Thursday), with family present from 5 to 7, at Broadway Colonial Funeral Home, Newton. Service is at 2 p.m. Friday at Meridian Baptist Church, Newton, with Pastor Jerroll Martens officiating. Burial will be at Meridian Baptist Church. He was born April 3, 1909, at Manatu, near Fredrick, Okla. He married Alice P. Kimberlin on Feb. 8, 1932, in Colorado Springs, Colo. They owned and operated Fisher Plumbing and Heating Co. in Peabody from 1950 to 1970, when they moved to Newton. He then worked at Hesston Corporation for 16 years before retiring. They enjoyed traveling and camping and spending winters in Texas and Arizona. He was preceded in death by his wife; parents, Emory and Anna Fleeton Fisher; a brother, Charles Lee Fisher; and sisters, Irva Fisher Robinson, Pauline Fisher Robinson Reid, and Mary Fisher Tallman Eilert. Other survivors include his sons and daughter-in-law, Monte and Carolyn Fisher of Whitewater, Kenneth Fisher of Hutchinson; granddaughter and spouse, Deborah and Jerry Buttel of Whitewater; great-grandsons, Matthew Miller, Michael Miller; a step-great-grandson; two step-great-granddaughters; and five step-great-great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with the church building fund and with Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice. NORINE NUCKOLLS Norine Doherty Nuckolls, 90, of Medicine Lodge, mother of April Nuckolls Jeanneret of Valley Center, died Oct. 6, 2006. Service was Oct. 10 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Burial was Oct. 11 at Highland cemetery. She was born March 5, 1916, at Forgan, Okla., the daughter of Phillip Williaam and Zoe Watts Doherty. She was a secretary for Doherty Lumber and had worked for the Army Air Corps. She was a member of the church, altar society, and VFW Auxiliary. She married Robert Lee Nuckolls Jr. on Nov. 23, 1958, in Medicine Lodge. He survives. She was preceded in death by a sister, Vivian Dugan. Other survivors include her sons, Robert L. Nuckolls III of Wichita, Timothy Nuckolls of Portland, Ore.; daughter, Bonnie Nuckolls Maples of Cincinnati, Ohio; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established with the church altar society. Larrison Funeral Home had charge. NORMA BROCKERT Norma F. Waters Ackerman Brockert, 74, mother and mother-in-law of Jeannie and Gordon Reddoch of Valley Center, died Oct. 5, 2006. She was a homemaker and retired upholsterer. Service was Oct. 9 at Webb-Shinkle Mortuary chapel, Clearwater. She was born Sept. 28, 1932, in Vian, Okla., the daughter of John and Lucy Waters. They preceded her in death, as did her husband, Daniel Ackerman, and a brother, Calvin Waters. Other survivors include her husband, William Brockert; daughter and son-in-law, Gayle and Bill Land of Highland Village, Texas; sons and daughters-in-law, Rick and Lynne Brown, Greg and Betsy Ackerman, all of Wichita, Daniel and Joannie Ackerman of Broken Arrow, Okla.; stepson and spouse, Mike and Connie Ackerman of Wichita; stepdaughters, Patsy Gardner, Theressa Lynn, both of Lexington, Mo.; brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and Mary Waters of Vian; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established with Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, KS 67202. TY SCHALE Ty Clint Schale, 15, of Valley Center, died Oct. 4, 2006. He was a student at Valley Center High School. Service was Oct. 9 at The Ark Church, Maize, with Pastor Devin Leichner officiating. He was born Jan. 6, 1991, in La Junta, Colo. He enjoyed drawing, music, hanging out with his siblings and friends, and his church, 180 The Ark. He played football and wrestled last year at Valley Center High School. Survivors include his mother, Tina Schale of Valley Center; father, David Porter of Texas; father mentor, Michael Kitchen of Valley Center; siblings, Cody and Briana VanEgmond, Jacob and Hannah Ishler, all of Valley Center, Thomas Walton of Oregon, Sophia Salinas of Wichita; grandmother, Joann Munoz of Albuquerque, N.M.; aunts and uncles, Billie Jo and Matthew Brewer of Aurora, Colo., Tabitha Ishler of Albuquerque, Sarah and Jonathan Schale of Lincoln; niece, Alexis Salinas of Wichita; and many cousins. A memorial has been established with the family for services, in care of Baker Funeral Home, Box 242, Valley Center, KS 67147. ENRIGUE SANSEDA Enrigue E. “Hank” Sanseda, 64, of Newton, father of Annette Paronto of Valley Center, died Oct. 15, 2006. Service is at 10 a.m. today (Thursday) at Our Lady of Guadalupe, Newton. Other survivors include his wife, Rita; daughter, Kathy Johns of Newton; son, Phillip of Newton; nephew, Tom Borrego of Wichita; and eight grandchildren. Petersen Funeral Home has charge. HERBERT JEFFERY Herbert Eugene Jeffery, 67, of Wichita, retired Boeing tool and dye employee, died Oct. 9, 2006. Service was Oct. 13 at Pawnee Avenue Church of God, Wichita. He was born May 30, 1939, in Wichita, the son of Earl Charles and Erma Clara Fearey Jeffery. They preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Sheila of the home; children and spouses, Tommy Jeffery, Karen and Matt Godsey, Kyle Jeffery, Amy E. Jeffery, Jim Jeffery, all of Wichita, Bill Jeffery of Monet, Mo.; brother, Wes Jeffery of Cheney; and grandchildren, Opal, Brianna, Christopher, Robert, Richard, Robin, Ethan. A memorial has been established for the family, in care of Baker Funeral Home, Box 242, Valley Center, KS 67147. JOHN LOGAN John Fitzgerald Kennedy “Johnny” Logan, 41, of Wichita, Central Plains Steel machinist, died Oct. 15, 2006. Visitation is from 5 to 7 tonight (Thursday) at Baker Funeral Home, Valley Center. Service is at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Kechi Township cemetery, Kechi. He was preceded in death by his father, Joe Logan Jr.; a sister, Carolyn Logan; and his grandparents. Survivors include his brother, Joe Logan III; sisters, Iris Baker and Tom Starnes, Betty Logan-Price, Julie and Randy Tidwell, all of Wichita; mother, Erika Logan; 14 nieces and nephews; and three great-nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with the Humane Society, 4218 S.E. Boulevard, Wichita, KS 67210. MARY BRIMMERMAN Mary Ann Quigg Brimmerman, 56, of Wichita, died Oct. 14, 2006. She was an EKG technician for Via Christi St. Francis and a bus driver for USD 259. Service was Oct. 17 at Conway Springs Township cemetery. She was born March 8, 1950, the daughter of Linley Francis and Mary Louise Greenman Quigg. She attended elementary and junior high school in Valley Center. She was a graduate of Heights High School and Wichita Technical College. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Leslie and Tom Light, Lori and Lamont Stevenson, all of Wichita, Lisa and Jim Roth of Conway Springs; brothers and sisters-in-law, John and Tina Quigg, Linley Quigg, all of Rose Hill, Eddie and Irma Quigg, Ronnie Quigg, all of Wichita Falls, Texas; grandchildren, Trisha, Caleb, Elisabeth, Ethan, Kara, Jonathan, Josiah, Benjamin, Nathan, Amya; nieces and nephews including Amy and Jamie Goodwin of Clearwater; and fiance, Ben Santiago of Wichita. A memorial has been etablished with the American Red Cross, 707 N. Main, Wichita, KS 67203. Baker Funeral Home had charge. MELVIN HAMPTON Melvin Cleo Hampton, 84, of Park City, died Oct. 10, 2006. He was a retired truck driver for ABF Freight Co. Service was Oct. 14 at Resthaven Mortuary. He was a member of the Teamsters Union and had a 35-year safe driving record. Survivors include his wife, Louise; daughters and sons-in-law, Denise and Ray Pfeider of Park City, Anna and Joseph Batilla of Houston, Texas, Eleanor Andrews of Wichita; sister, Mary Cornwall of Wichita; grandchildren, Amy, Cassie, Deana, Kevin, Regina; eight great-grandchilddren; and three great-great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established with Catholic Care Center, 6700 E. 45th North, Wichita, KS 67226, and Kechi United Methodist Church, 4533 E. 61st North, Kechi, KS 67067. WAYNE HOLDER Wayne K. Holder, 56, of Cheney, brother of Connie Ishman of Valley Center, died Oct. 10, 2006, at Goddard. He was a Lubbers Automotive sales representative. Service was Oct. 14 at Norwich United Methodist Church with Pastors Gene Langhoffer and Kurt Henson officiating. Burial was at Mt. Pleasant cemetery north of Norwich. He was born Jan. 18, 1950, in Wichita, the son of Robert and Marguerite Gosch Holder. He was a former Wichita resident and previously was employed by Delta Electric Supply. He was the former owner of International Golf. He married Beverly Smith in September 1979 at Yukon, Okla. She survives. He was preceded in death by his mother. Other survivors include his daughters, Renee Huff of Kansas City, Mo., Rochelle Carrasco of Winfield, Regina Vitale of Wichita; brothers, Brad, Dell, both of Norwich; sister, Gayle Asbury of Norwich; father, Robert of Norwich; and three grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Norwich United Methodist Church and Norwich Christian Church, both in care of Livingston Funeral Home, 1830 N. Main, Kingman, KS 67068. BERNARD KAHOE Bernard “Jim” Kahoe, 91, of Wichita, retired Beech Aircraft machinist, died Jan. 23, 2007. Service was Jan. 27 in Norman, Okla. He was preceded in death by his wife, Julia; son, Charles Kahoe; and brothers, Bryan and Tim Kahoe. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Judie and Larry Belew of Wichita; daughter-in-law, Pat Kahoe of North Carolina; sisters-in-law, Margaret Kahoe of Norman, Okla., Caroline Wilkerson of Mississippi; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established with Park City Church of the Nazarene, 2100 E. 61st North, Park City, KS 67219. Broadway Mortuary had charge. CLAYTON FISHER Clayton William Fisher, 81, of rural Valley Center, farmer, stockman and hay producer, died Jan. 24, 2007. Service was Jan. 30 at Kechi United Methodist Church, Kechi. He was born Feb. 13, 1925, in Maize, at the home of his grandparents. He was the son of Edwin and Verna Fisher. They preceded him in death, as did his first wife, Elaine Graber-Fisher, and first son, James Fisher. Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Vera Sue Fisher of the home; sons and daughter-in-law, Curtis Fisher of Rogers, Ark., Glenn Fisher of Tulsa, Okla., Gordon and Kathlene Fisher of Sedgwick; daughters and sons-in-law, Jane and Wayne Leander of Larned, Carol and Kevin Lawrence of Salina; and grandchildren, Kelly Allendorf, Scott Fisher, Holly Fisher, Dallas Barnes, Brayden Fisher. A memorial has been established with Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice. Baker Funeral Home had charge. DALE TEDLOCK Dale Tedlock, 82, of Wichita, father and father-in-law of Michelle “Mickey” and Gary Plumer of Valley Center, died Jan. 30, 2007. Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. Feb. 2 and service is at 11 a.m. Feb. 3, both at Baker Funeral Home, Valley Center. Burial will be at Kechi Township cemetery, Kechi. He was born July 3, 1924. He was preceded in death by his wife, Darlene Ellen Michael Tedlock, on June 21, 2006, and a daughter, Elizabeth Windhold. Other survivors include his children, Judith Lamb, Truman CaRL Lamb II of Las Vegas, Nev.; and grandchildren, Cassody, Amy, Kelley, John, Truman, Christine, Lanny, Kathy, David, Brenda, Dee, Tammy. GERISON BUENDIA Gerison Lee Buendia of Wichita, 7-month-old grandson of Kent C. and Cynthia L. Johnson of Park City, died Jan. 24, 2007. Service was Jan. 29 at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, Wichita. He was preceded in death by his great-grandfather, Bernard Eisenbart, and great-grandmothers, Edna Buendia and Mary Sapp. Other survivors include his parents, Gerry Lee Buendia Jr. and Alishia Christine Johnson; grandparents, Jacque Tolle, Gerry P. and Marilyn Buendia Sr., Vicki Tate, all of Wichita; great-grandparents, Colleen Eisenbart, Glenda Johnson, both of Parsons, Carleton Johnson of Muleshoe, Texas; great-great-grandmother, Nelda Cook of Parsons; aunts and uncles, Nicole L. Johnson, Lamar and Evelyn Buendia-Miller, Jamey and Angela Cockrum, Gerlyn Buendia, Justine Buendia, Jamie Wellbrock, Shannon James, Crystal Garcia, Genny Gadelkarim, all of Wichita; and godparents, Jamie Wellbrock, Rogelio Garcia. Memorials have been established with Rainbows United, 340 S. Broadway, Wichita, KS 67202, and Ronald McDonald House, 1110 N. Emporia, Wichita, KS 67214. Downing & Lahey Mortuary East, Wichita, had charge. HELENA LAMPHERE Helena C. “G.G.” Lamphere, 82, of Wichita, sister of Virginia Lipke of Valley Center, died Jan. 28, 2007. She was a homemaker. Service is at 10 a.m. Feb. 1 at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church in Schulte. She made quilts and donated to the poor for many years, and was “Secret Angel” in Ladies Home Journal. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Leo; a brother; and three sisters. Other survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Mary Lou and Maynard Reid of Wichita; sister and brother-in-law, Delores and Lynn Startzman of Wagoner, Okla.; grandchildren and spouses, Chrissy and Loren Elsen, Scott and Pam Reid, Brad and Janice Reid; great-grandchildren, Reid, Sami, Blake, Eric, Sydney, Carter. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established with The Lord’s Diner and St. Anthony’s Shelter. Resthaven Mortuary, Wichita, has charge. JAMES SEILER James Edward Seiler, 82, of Colwich, brother of Paul Seiler of Valley Center, died Jan. 24, 2007. He was a retired farmer and Utility Contractors construction foreman. Service was Jan. 27 at Sacred Heart Church, Colwich. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Parish, Colwich, and a fourth degree member of Knights of Columbus 9510. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Sr. and Rosalie Seiler; son, Thomas; brothers, Bernard and Richard; and sister, Cathryn. Other survivors include his wife, Julietta, whom he married on April 25, 1949; children and spouses, Mary Rose and Francis Jirak of Tampa, Ruth Korecki of Englewood, Colo., Daniel and Maria Seiler of Colwich, Rebecca and Chris Dugan of Wichita, Donna and Bill Quaney, Judy Seiler, Jane and Terry Gorges, all of Colwich; brothers, Joe, John Jr., both of Colwich; sisters, Mary Dole, Rosie Mannebach of Colwich; 20 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with the church and Bishop Caroll High School. Wulf-Ast Mortuary had charge. OVERA RUFLE Overa Mae Rufle, 78, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Nancy and Rocky Oldfather of Valley Center, died Jan. 28, 2007. Visitation is from 4 to 6 p.m. Feb. 1 and service is at 1 p.m. Feb. 2, both at Old Mission Mortuary, Wichita. She was born Dec. 8, 1928, the daughter of Beamus W. and Neva McCullough. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Rufle, and brothers, Tommy McCullough, Max McCullough and B.W. McCullough. Other survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Edwin Jr. and wife of Stafford; daughters and sons-in-law, Hepsi Rufle of Lyons, Ore., Danelle Brewer and husband of Goddard, Michelle Ballard and husband of Wichita; sisters, Ouida Frick of Bartonville, Texas, Peggy Baker of Mesa, Ariz.; grandchildren, Jason Oldfather, Crystal Clouse, Tiffany Howell, Alexandra and Connor Brewer, Brayden and Jaret Ballard, Matthew, Derek and Tristan Rufle; and a great-grandson, Elijah Clouse. RICHARD ROWLEY Richard F. “Rich” Rowley, 76, of Park City, retired traffic manager for Airsol Co., died Jan. 25, 2007. Service was Jan. 30 at Hillside Funeral Home East, Wichita. Survivors include his wife, Janet; son and daughter-in-law, Joseph and Brenda; daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Eldon Ivy, Nancy and Rick Norman, all of Park City; sisters, Maxine Nelson of Kiowa, Winifred McMaster of Winnsboro, S.C.; 12 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established with the Alzheimer’s Association, 347 S. Laura, Wichita, KS 67211. WAYNE MILLER Wayne Albert Miller, 94, of Furley, died Jan. 27, 2007. Service was Jan. 30 at Furley United Methodist Church. Burial was at Green Valley cemetery. The oldest of five children, he was born Jan. 30, 1912, in the farm home his grandfather built near 85th North and Greenwich Road, rural Valley Center. He lived nearly his entire life working and farming in the Furley area. He also worked for J.D. Allen near Peabody, the Hunt car dealership in Valley Center, at Boyd Implement Company in Furley, and for Walter Wooster, cleaning up grain and other material from train wrecks. He also drove school buses for Furley’s grade school and the Remington school district. He won the KLEO Good Guy Award, for which he was nominated by students in the school district. He enjoyed a trip to Chicago as a trumpeter in a marching band for the local 4-H Club. He also was a member of a vocal group in Valley Center that was the first group of local young people to sing on area radio. He enjoyed learning, receiving an auto mechanic’s license from Swenney School in Wichita and completing educational requirements to become a licensed real estate agent. He and his wife, Edna Greep Miller, celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary July 4, 2006, with a reception in Furley. A month earlier, he was the last member of the Valley Center High School Class of 1929 left to attend the annual reunion. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bert and Edith Miller; a sister, Doris Downey; and a brother, Blaine Miller. Survivors include his wife; son and daughter-in-law, Edbert and Janeth Miller of Berryton; daughter and son-in-law, Deloris and Richard Ewing of Valley Center; sisters, Maxine Green of Wichita, Norma Ulbrich of Valley Center; grandchildren, Susan Miller Dyer of Pulaski, Wis., Richard Miller of Wakarusa, Kim Ewing Neiswender of Benton, Debra Ewing Creekmore of Valley Center; and great-grandchildren, Robert Dyer, Abby Miller, Amanda Miller, Braedan Miller, Makenzie Creekmore. Memorials have been established with the church memorial fund, 400 E. Fourth, (Furley), Valley Center, KS 67147, and Odyssey Health Care, 125 N. Market, Suite 920, Wichita, KS 67202. Lamb Funeral Home, Whitewater, had charge. EDITH ABBOTT Edith Kazumi Kunishi Abbott, 84, of Wichita, homemaker, died July 11, 2007. Service was July 16 at Kechi Township cemetery, Kechi, with Pastor Michael Scott officiating. She was born in Hilo, Hawaii, the daughter of Guiichi and Masa Kunishi. They preceded her in death, as did her husband, Donald Abbott; brother, Arthur Kunishi; and a sister, Ethel Kunishi. Survivors include her daughters, Shirleyann Davis and Drew Williams of Wichita, Karen and Mark Carroll of El Dorado; sisters, Leatrice Morita, vivian Tomita, Florence Ichimura, Aileen Tamura, Alyce; brothers, Robert Kunishi, Harry Kunishi, Edward Kunishi; sister-in-law, Hanayo Kunishi; grandchildren, Denise Davis, James Nelsen; and great-grandchildren, Brandon Dennis, Ariadne and James Jr. Nelsen. A memorial has been established with Hospice Care of Kansas, 3241 Victor Place, Wichita, KS 67208. Baker Funeral Home had charge. JAMES PHELAN James Eldon Phelan, 64, of Valley Center, retired Continental Airlines regional manger, died July 12, 2007. He was born in Ancon, Canal Zone, the son of Eldon Phelan and Mary Doud Phelan-Nagal. They preceded him in death, as did a sister, Sharon Phelan. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War era. Survivors include his children, Marcy and Dan Niles of Valley Center, Paul Phelan, Matthew Phelan, both of Grandby, Colo., Kelsay Phelan of Wichita; sister, and brother-in-law, Lisa and Jerry Lee of Port Orange, Fla.; and grandchildren, Drugan, Cain and Shamus Niles. Baker Funeral Home, Valley Cener, had charge. LOLA JOHNSON Lola Joyce Johnson, 80, of Haysville, sister of Vera Jones of Valley Center, died July 10, 2007, of brain cancer. She was an in-home respite caregiver for Senior Services. Service was July 13 at Smith Mortuary, Haysville. Burial was at White Chapel cemetery. She was born april 20, 1927, in Lamar, Colo., the daughter of Charles Atwood and Anna Nunn. They preceded her in death, as did her brothers, Morris and Howard Atwood. She lived most of her young life in the Eureka, Severy and Fall River areas. She maried Garland Johnson on April 20, 1945. He also preceded her in death. The family lived in Wichita and Derby before moving to Haysville. Other survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Garland and Donna of Wichita, Alvin and Cathy of Chula Vista, Calif.; daughter and son-in-law, Charlotte and Michael Pokorney of Haysville; sister, Hattie Miller of Desert Hot Springs, Calif.; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established with the Haysville City Library building fund. DEBRA HUDSON Debra Sue “Debbie” Stevens Hudson, 48, of Valley Center, died Aug. 1, 2007, after a brief illness. She was a tool coordinator at Hawker Beechcraft. Service was Aug. 4 at Kechi United Methodist Church, Kechi. Burial was at Sunnydale Park cemetery. She was born Jan. 16, 1959, in Wichita, the daughter of Louis and Sue Underwood Stevens. They survive of rural Valley Center. She was a 1977 graduate of Valley Center High School and attended Fort Hays State University and Wichita State University. She participated in athletics and was a lover and rescuer of animals. She was preceded in death by her brother, Ronald Dean Stevens, who died in 1974. Other survivors include her husband, Jeff, stepdaughter, Tia; brother and sister-in-law, Randy and Pam Stevens of rural Valley Center; nephews and nieces including Troy and Lindsay; uncles and aunts, Charlie and Sally Alstatt, Bruce and Pam Underwood, all of Valley Center; and cousins. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established with the church, 4533 E 61st North, Kechi, KS 67067, and with the Sedgwick County Humane Society, 4218 Southeast Boulevard, Wichita, KS 67210. Baker Funeral Home, Valley Center, had charge. HARLEY DICKEY Harley “Glen” Dickey, 63, of Wichita, brother and brother-in-law of Betty and Dan Baldwin of Valley Center, died Aug. 5, 2007. Service is at 10 a.m. Aug. 10 at Andover Cemetry, 2544 N. Andover Road. Other survivors include his wife, Ruth; sons and daughter-in-law, John Dickey of Newton, Jason and June Dickey of Wichita; daughter, Michelle “Shelly” Dickey of Wichita; stepsons and spouses, John Maskarid of El Dorado, Don and Mistie Maskarid of Wichita, Ron and Bev Maskarid of Kansas City; brother and sister-in-law, Steve and Cheryl Dickey of Lincoln, Neb.; sisters and brother-in-law, Judy Miller of San Diego, Calif., Barbara and Roger Hammonds of Lincoln, Neb.; mother and spouse, Doris and Dale Barkhurst of Weeping Water, Neb.; grandchildren, Dustin, Paton, Jason Jr., Jasmine, Julie, LeAnna; stepgrandchildren, Donald Jr., Autumn, Ronald Eugene. Baker Funeral Home, Valley Center, has charge. JOAN UNDERWOOD Joan Underwood, 76, of Wichita, mother and mother-in-law of Cynthia and Glaine Russell of Valey Center, died Aug. 3, 2007. Service was Aug. 7 at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Wichita. She was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 60 years, Fred D. Underwood, and by a grandson, Frederick J. Underwood, who died in March 2007. Other survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Fred D. III and Martha Underwood of Wichita; sister, Saundra Bosler of Las Vegas, Nev.; granddaughters, Elizabeth Underwood, Cynthia Marie Underwood; and a great-grandson, David Ethan Underwood. A memorial has been established with the Alzheimer’s Association, Sunflower chapter, 347 Laura, Wichita, KS 67211. Cochran Mortuary had charge. REGINA SCHAFFER Regina Schaffer, 91, of Wichita, grandmother of Kyle and Christy Schaffer and great-grandmother of Brayden, Tori and Rylee, all of Valley Center, died July 29, 2007. Service was Aug. 3 at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Wichita. She was born March 30, 1916, the daughter of Frank and Rose Pfieffer Depperschmidt. She married Reinhold Schaffer in 1937. He preceded her in death on Christmas Eve in 1986. She also was preceded in death by two sons, Richard and Robert Schaffer. Other survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Ralph and Kathy Schaffer of Derby, Roy Schaffer of Wichita; Treva Schaffer of Derby, Carol Schaffer of Kearney, Neb.; grandchildren, Derek Schaffer and fiance Amanda and son Blake of Wichita; Sean and Jennifer of Derby, Jimmy Schaffer of Derby, Liane and Delmar Youngwirth and children Bailey and Emily of Florence, Ky., Shannon Schaffer of Orlando, Fla.; and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with the church building restoration fund. DeVorss Flanagan-Hunt Mortuary had charge. EMILY BONNESEN Emily Kaetin Bonnesen of Park City, 3-month-old daughter of Wayne and Kandace Bonnesen, died Aug. 15, 2007. Service was Aug. 21 at Baker Funeral Home Chapel, Valley Center. Burial was at Kechi Township cemetery. She was preceded in death by her great-grandfathers, George Bonnesen and Charlie Flower. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her sisters, Meaghan and Korrine Bonnesen of the home; grandparents, Kenneth and Carol Flower of Park City, Ralph and Evelyn Bonnesen of Haven; great-grandparents, Vernie Bonnesen of Winfield, Eva Flower of Blue Rapids; and numerous uncles, aunts and cousins. A memorial has been esetablished with the Emily Kaetin Bonnesen Trust Fund at any Bank of America. LOIS HEMME Lois Marie Hemme, 81, of Valley Center, accountant, died Aug. 16, 2007. service was Aug. 20 at Baker Funeral Home, Valley Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, Forrest Clarence and Olive Sarah Forbes Hemme, and a brother, Donald Keith Hemme. Suvivors include her sister and brother-in-law, Jean and Don Jacob of Valley Center; nieces and nephews, Judy and Dale Wilson, Nancy Laffey, Keith Jacob, Kenneth and Becka Jacob, Jim and Tish Jacob; and numerous great- and great-great-nieces and nephews. A memorial has been established with First United Methodist Church, 560 N. Park, Valley Center, KS 67147. LOUISE SLENKER Ethel Louise Slenker, 84, of Weston, Colo., formerly of Valley Center, died Aug. 16, 2007. Service was Aug. 22 at Baker Funeral Home Chapel, Valley Center. Burial was at Sunnydale Park cemetery. She was born April 18, 1923, in Sunnydale, the daughter of Chester Arthur and Lena Ethel Ballentine Rhoades. She married William “Don” Slenker on Aug. 14, 1954. He survives. She was a member of Faith Bible Baptist Church Valley Center, and was a cook for many years in the Valley Center and Wichita area. She did cooking and baking from her home, and was happiest when making a dish or dessert for other people. She was a cook and baker for many years with her sister, Betty Whittington, the former owner of Betty’s Kountry Kitchen in Valley Center. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Harold Rhoades and Alvin Rhoades; and sisters, Betty Whittington, Mabel Nordstedt, Pauline McKibbon and Opal Ford. Other survivors include her daughter, Gerri Stevens of Weston; sister, Nellie Davis of Wewoka, Okla.; grandchildren, Debbie Hicks of Wichita, Connie Gilbert of Richland, Mo., Don Blanchard of Lebanon, Mo.; great-grandchildren, Jacob Hicks of Wichita, Zachary Blanchard, Patrick Blanchard, both of Lebanon, Candace Gilbert, Ramona Gilbert, both of Richland; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial has been established with the Alzheimer’s Association, 347 Laura, Wihita, KS 67211. CYRL FOOTE Cyrl V. Foote, 73, of Wichita, father of Rachel Hayes of Park City, died Sept. 28, 2007. He was a retired U.S. Postal Service employee with 35 years of service. Service is at 11 a.m. Oct. 11 at First Church of God in Christ, 1418 N. Piatt, Wichita. Other survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Kelly and Trent Patterson of Wichita; son and daughter-in-law, Virlin and Octavia of Riverside, Calif.; brothers, Thomas of Wichita, Arthur of Dodge City; sisters, Mary Bell, Geraldine Ray, Wanda Brown, all of Wichita, Iola Pounds of Cincinnati, Ohio; and seven grandchildren. Jackson Mortuary has charge. DAVID KENNEDY David Wayne “Catfish” Kennedy, 52, of Valley Center, died Sept. 28, 2007. He was a USD 262 employee. Service is at 11 a.m. Oct. 6 at First United Methodist Church, Valley Center. He was born Feb. 5, 1955, in Halstead, the son of Joseph W. and Louise Carmen Kennedy. He graduated from Valley Center High School in 1973. He was preceded in death by his father. He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, horseshoes, music, and spending time with famiily and friends. Survivors include his wife, Sheryl; brothers, Bill Kennedy of Linden, Va., Joe Kennedy of Aurora, Ind.; mother, Louise Kennedy of Valley Center; niece, Erin Dunbar of Valley Center; nephew, Patrick Kennedy of Camp Pendleton, Calif.; and a great-nephew, Tyler Dunbar. A memorial has been established with the David Kennedy Football and Baseball Fund, in care of Baker Funeral Home, Box 242, Valley Center, KS 67147. JOE VELASQUEZ Joe E. Velasquez, 82, of Wichita, died Sept. 29, 2007. Service was Oct. 3 at Downing & Lahey East Chapel, Wichita. He was born Jan. 11, 1925, in Anthony. He served in the South Pacific with the U.S. Army during World War II. He worked as a drafting engineer for Boeing, and retired from Kice Industries in 1990. He was a longtime Lions Club member and an active member of Kechi United Methodist Church, Kechi. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Marilyn; sons and daughters-in-law, Lee and Vivian of Ark City, Tony and Susan of Lee’s Summit, Mo.; daughter, Elisa Balleau of Wichita; brother and sister-in-law, Harold and Lil of Berryton; sisters, Mary Velasquez, Betty Maricle of Derby; grandchildren, Sarah, Ben, Anna Balleau, Frankie, Olivia Velasquez; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial has been establishd with the church.