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Conway Stevens |
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Conway Stevens, age 78, retired bus driver for USD
264 and farmer, passed away on Wed, Nov 19, 2008.
Visitation, 1-5pm, Sunday, with family present 3-5pm.
Services, 10am, Monday, both at Webb-Shinkle Mortuary,
Clearwater. Preceded in death by his parents, John and
Flora (Pitts) Stevens; brothers, “Bud” Stevens, baby
Stevens; sister, Gladys Engle. Survivors: wife, Lores;
son, Mark Stevens of Wichita; daughter Pam Keeler
(Jerry) of Wichita, Tiffany (Allen) Payton of Wichita;
brothers, Ed (Neoma) Stevens of Nevada, MO, Charles (Alene)
Stevens of Twin Creek, AR, Benny (Judy) Stevens of
Mountain View, AR, Bob (Carolyn) Stevens of Haysville,
J.T. (Sharon) Stevens of Mountain View, AR, Larry
(Debbie) Stevens of Clearwater; sister, Joyce (Johnny)
Carlton of Prim, AR; grandchild, Amy Lynne Keeler.
Memorial: Haysville VFW Post #6957, P.O. Box 123, 7504
S. Broadway, Haysville, KS 67060.
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Lawrence Ricketts |
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Lawrence
David “Larry” Ricketts, 78, loving and much loved
husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, and child
of God, went to be with Christ his Savior on Tues, Nov
18, 2008, very unexpectedly but peacefully at his home.
Memorial Service, 10:30am, Sat, at St. Mark’s
Presbyterian Church, Haysville. Larry was born in
Columbus, KS to Thomas and Eula Ricketts on Dec 11,
1929. He graduated in 1947 from Cherokee County
Community High School, and enlisted in the Army. On Oct
3, 1954, he married the love of his life, Marvella Marie
“Minnie” Dill. In 1960, he started The Daily Reporter
Newspaper in Derby, KS and expanded it in later years to
cover Haysville, Mulvane, Kechi, Park City, and Bel Aire.
After retiring in 1988, they moved to Beloit where he
signed on as a consultant to the Beloit Newspaper for a
few years and also ventured out, dabbling in a variety
of businesses, a restaurant in Portis, KS, a private
club in Osborne, then a liquor store in Downs, KS. In
2000, Larry and Minnie relocated to Columbus, KS and
opened a new liquor store, operating it until the fall
of 2003 when they sold it their son and daughter-in-law,
Clay and Teresa. They moved back to their home in
Haysville to be with family and friends for their
blessed golden years. Larry’s love of family gatherings
and outings was easy with 5 kids and 8 grandkids always
surrounding him. He loved gathering with his church
family for a mid-week breakfast, and encouraged folks to
join in. He loved his YMCA gym trips, and keeping in
touch with his friends. Preceded in death by his parents
and infant brother, John. Larry is survived by his wife
of 54 years, Minnie, and children: Clay (Teresa)
Ricketts, Columbus, KS, Sue (Stephen) Booth, Mulvane,
Rena Ricketts, Amanda Ricketts (John McNally), Dorcie
(Tom) Hinkle, Haysville; grandchildren: Jarett, Julie,
Samantha, Dustin, Kylie, Kenzie, Shaylee, Walker, Nash;
also his sisters, Nola Clark and “Billie” Smith of
Frontenac, KS, and Kathleen Corrigan of Delmar, NY;
numerous nieces and nephews. We, Larry’s family, hold
deeply to Romans 10:13—“Whoever calls on the Name of the Lord
shall be saved.” To all who knew Larry well, or have
crossed paths with him briefly, take with you his
cheerful greeting “Merry Christmas”! Memorials: Am Heart
Assoc, or National Parkinson’s Foundation, Inc, or St.
Mark’s Presbyterian Church.
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Adelene G. (Smith)
Maechtlen, of Clearwater, age 101, loving Matriarch and
role model for her family, passed away Monday morning,
November 10, 2008. Adelene Gladys Maechtlen was born on
July 3, 1907 in Holton, Kansas. She was the second of
six children born to her parents. Charles and Susie (Hovey)
Smith. She attended Springbank School which was heated
by a coal stove and she carried her lunch to school in a
Karo Syrup bucket. For High School, she rode the train
to school from Bayneville at 8 a.m. and returned at 5
p.m. She played on the Girls Basketball team and married
her High School sweetheart. On November 18, 1925, she
was united in marriage to Herman “Dutch” Maechtlen in
Wichita, Kansas. Adelene was recently honored at the
Clearwater Alumni Banquet as the oldest living graduate.
She and her husband raised four children on the
Maechtlen homestead (4 miles east and ½ mile north of
Clearwater) during the depression. Her positive
attitude, beautiful smile, hugs, Christian values, love
and caring, kept her family bonds strong. Adelene always
relied on God for spirit and the will to press on. The
depression’s effects weren’t all negative, as all four
of her children grew up to the followers of God. Her
positive attitude, contagious smile, and strong hugs
kept her family bonds strong.
Memorial Services will be held 11am, Friday, November
14, 2008 at Clearwater United Methodist Church.
Memorials: Clearwater United Methodist Church, 130 N.
First, Clearwater, Kansas 67026 and Hospice Care of
Kansas, 808 S., Hillside, Wichita, Kansas 67211.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years,
Dutch Maechtlen; daughter, Ruth Hackerott Marlett;
grandson, Mark Bonham; brothers, Albert, Milton, and
Arthur Smith; sister, Margaret Proffitt. She is survived
by her daughters, Vivian (Marvin) Rink of Maize, Norma
(Byron) Bonham of Afton, OK; son, Kenneth (Marilyn)
Maechtlen of Clearwater; sister, Mildred Fay of Panace,
NV; 12 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, 9
great -great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
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Robert
L. “Bob” Gideon,
age 66, retired sales rep. for IBM, writer, passed away
Friday, November 7, 2008. Visitation, 9am-4pm, Mon, at
Webb-Shinkle Mortuary Chapel, Clearwater. Rosary, 7pm,
Mon. Funeral Mass, 10am Tues, both at St.Vincent de Paul
Catholic Church, Andover. Committal Services, 2pm Tues,
Clearwater Cemetery, Clearwater. Preceded in death:
parents, Lawrence and Juanita (Hammers) Gideon.
Survivors: wife, Kathleen; daughters and sons-in-law,
Jamie and Don Woodworth, Kayleen and Justin Alderman all
of Wichita; grandchildren, Miranda, Parker and
Benjamin Woodworth, Isabella and Elizabeth Alderman.
Memorial: St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 123 N
Andover Rd, Andover, KS 67002.
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Loren B. Johnson,
age 88, retired Sedgwick County Fire Department
Captain, died on Sunday, October 26, 2008. Visitation,
with family, Thursday, October 30, 2008, from 5:30-7pm,
at Webb-Shinkle Mortuary. Memorial Service, 1 pm,
Friday, October 31, 2008 at Clearwater First Christian
Church, Clearwater. Preceded in death by wife, Erma
(Brown) Johnson; brother, Harold Johnson; Survivors:
sons, Randall and Michael Johnson, both of Clearwater;
brother, Dwight R. Johnson of Clearwater; grandchildren,
Michael Johnson Jr., Kara Johnson-Odneal, Evan Johnson.
In Lieu of flowers, Memorial: Clearwater Ambulance
Service, P.O. Box 453, Clearwater KS 67026.
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William H. “Bill” Becker Jr., age 76, farmer and retired
Eby truck driver after 37 yrs, passed away Saturday,
October 18th, 2008. Visitation, 9am-4pm,
Tues, at Webb-Shinkle Mortuary, Clearwater. Vigil, 7pm,
Tues. Funeral Mass, 10am, Wed. both at St. Peter the
Apostle Catholic Church, Schulte. Preceded in death by
his parents, William H. Becker, Sr., and Frances E.
(Hoppe) Becker; son, Dennis, brother, Robert Becker,
sister, Marilyn Girrens. Survivors: wife of 53 yrs,
Joan; sons, Brad Becker of Wichita, Brian Becker of
Lawrence, Brent Becker, Craig Becker, both of Wichita;
sisters, Bonnie Smith of Arkansas City, KS, Karen McNeal
of Manchester, MO; Grandchildren, Ryan, Shawn,
Christopher, Matthew, Megan and Ashley Becker; 4
Great-Grandchildren. Memorials: Harry Hynes Memorial
Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, KS.67202, or St.
Peter’s Catholic School, 11000 SW Blvd, Wichita, KS.
67215.
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Lee Smith |
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Lee Elwood Smith, age 89, 20 year Horton’s Furniture
employee, died Sunday, October 5, 2008. Visitation,
Noon– 8pm, Tues, with family present, 5:30-6:30pm.
Services, 10am, Wed, both at Webb-Shinkle Mortuary
Chapel, Clearwater. Preceded in death by his wife, Ruth;
brothers, Percy and Aaron Smith; sisters, Alma Smith,
Annis Tyson, and Anna Slate. Survivors: son, Wayne
(Judy) Smith of Wichita; daughter, Carol (Myron) Hackett
of Wichita; sisters, Evelyn Garner of High Point, NC;
4 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren. In lieu of
flowers, Memorials: Clearwater United Methodist
Church, 130 N. First, Clearwater, KS 67026.
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Edith
“Jean” (Greer) Eagan, age 76, homemaker, passed away on
Tuesday, September 23, 2008. Visitation, 9am-8pm, Thurs,
with family present 6-7:30pm, at Webb-Shinkle Mortuary.
Graveside Services 11am, Fri, Clearwater Cemetery.
Preceded in death by parents, Claude and Edith Greer;
brothers, Harmon and Max Greer. Survivors: husband,
Martin; son, Johnny (Becky) Eagan of Kechi, KS;
daughter, Jeanice (Timothy) Davis of Claremore, OK;
sister, Carmen Detherow of Ozark, MO; 8 grandchildren; 4
great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, Memorial: Harry
Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, KS
67202.
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James
L.Thomas, age 50, Remax Realty Professionals/Thomas
Group/farmer/entrepreneur, passed away Saturday,
September 20, 2008. Visitation, Noon- 8 pm, Tues, with
family present, 6-8pm, at Webb-Shinkle Mortuary. Funeral
mass, 10am, Wed, at St Cecilia Catholic Church,
Haysville. Preceded in death by father, Eldon L. Thomas.
Survivors: wife, Kathy; daughters and sons-in-law, Lynn
and Danny Resser of Broken Arrow, OK, Jennifer and
Matthew Owen of Clearwater; sons and daughters-in-law,
Chris and Cara Thomas of Clearwater, Josh and Sherri
Thomas of Clearwater; mother, Alice Egbert of Haysville;
brothers and sisters-in-law, David and Pam Thomas of
Kansas City, MO, Steven and Cheryl Thomas Jefferson
City, MO, Phillip and Ching Thomas of Gambrills,
Maryland; grandchildren, Miranda & Alexander Resser,
Haley & Dylan Hull, Aidan, Kyran & Julian Owen, Morgan,
Isaac, & William Thomas, 2 more on the way; numerous
family & friends. Memorials: St. Cecilia Catholic
School, 1912 W. Grand, Haysville, KS 67060 or Children’s
Miracle Network, 4525 S. 2300 East, Salt Lake City, UT
84117.
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Mae Bland |
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Elsie “Mae” (Tindal) Bland, 83, Wife, Mother, Homemaker,
went to be with her Lord, Wednesday, September 10, 2008.
Visitation,
2-4pm, Sun, at Calvary Baptist Church,
1636 E. Patriot Ave., Derby.
Funeral Services, 2pm, Mon, with Visitation at 1pm, at
Gove Community Bible Church, Gove, KS. Preceded in death
by husband, Kenneth; parents, James and Ella Chyle
Tindal, sister, Sybil, brother, Billy. Survivors:
brother, Garvice Tindal; son and daughter-in-law, Boyd
and Karen Bland of Gove; daughter and son-in-law,
Barbara and Darrell Zimmerman of Mulvane; 6
grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Memorial: Gove
Community Bible Church, or Gove Senior Center, Gove, KS
67736.
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Dr. Sherry Bowman-Kragh |
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Dr.
Sherry E. Bowman-Kragh, age 53, passed away Tuesday,
August 26, 2008. Visitation, 9am-8pm, Thurs, with family
present, 5-7pm, at Webb-Shinkle Mortuary Chapel.
Services, 10am, Fri, at First Baptist Church,
Clearwater. Preceded in death by her parents, George F.
and Marvella (Hildebrand) Bowman. Survivors: daughters,
Kendra (Ronald) Kragh-Raymer of Oklahoma City, OK,
Krista Kragh of Clearwater; sister, Lydia (Jim) Gates of
Cedar Point, KS; brother, Brad (Teresa) Bowman of
Clearwater; nephews, Tanner, Tate, and Trevor Bowman;
grandson, Lance Kragh. Memorials: First Baptist Church,
306 E. Ross, Clearwater, KS 67026 or Derby Church of the
Nazarene, 840 N. Woodlawn Ave, Derby, KS 67037.
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Ed Casteel, age 69, retired Boeing Machinist, passed
away Wed, Aug 20, 2008. Visitation, 9am-8pm, Fri, with
family present, 6-7:30pm, at Webb-Shinkle Mortuary
Chapel. Graveside Services, 11am, Sat, at Clearwater
Cemetery. Preceded in death by mother, Katherine (Mayes)
Casteel; brother, David. Survivors: wife, Vivian;
father, George Casteel of El Dorado; daughter and
granddaughter, Lynn and Mandi Montgomery of Clearwater;
sons, Britt Casteel of Clearwater, Jim Casteel of
Hillsboro, OR. Memorial: Terry C. Johnson Center for
Basic Cancer Research, 1 Chalmers Hall, Manhattan, KS
66506-3901.
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Izetta Henderson |
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Izetta
(Watts) Henderson, age 92, passed away Friday, August
15, 2008. Visitation, Noon-8pm, Mon, with family present
6-7:30pm at Webb-Shinkle Mortuary, Clearwater. Services,
10:30am, Tues, at Clearwater Church of Christ. Preceded
in death by husband, Stanley W. Henderson; son, Ronald
G. Henderson; granddaughter, Lee Leo; 1 sister and 5
brothers. Survivors: daughter, Jan (Bruce) Hopson of
Clearwater; daughter-in-law, Gail (Brent) Forney; Aunt
Hazel Staley (103), of Wichita; four grandchildren; ten
great-grandchildren. Memorials: Clearwater Church of
Christ, 13900 Diagonal, Clearwater, KS 67026 or
Clearwater Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 453, Clearwater,
KS 67026.
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Ruth Wattenbarger |
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Ruth Maizy (Sheppard) Wattenbarger, age 93, was
born on February 17, 1915 in Deleware, OK. She was the
second child of Lake and Anna Mae (Cummings) Sheppard.
She departed this life to dwell in her Heavenly Home
which the Lord Jesus Christ has prepared for her on
Friday, August 8, 2008. Viewing, 10am-1pm, Mon with her
“Going Home” celebration service at 2pm, both at Goddard
United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by her
parents, Lake and Anna Mae Sheppard; brothers, Chester
and Merle Sheppard, and sister, Anna Mae Foos; son,
Donald George and adoptive son, George Richard.
Survivors: husband of 73 years, George; daughter and
son-in-law, Marilyn and Bob Means of Goddard; grandsons
and their spouses, Brett and Denise Means, Brad and
Cindy Means, Robert and Thuy Means; great-grandchildren,
Brian and wife Crystal, Matthew, Derek, Mitchell, Jacob,
Jacklyn, Austin; great-grandchildren, Brandon and Logan.
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 Elden Walker |
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Elden L. Walker, age 87, retired Cessna Heat
Treater, truck driver, heavy equipment Operator, WWII
Veteran, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2008.
Visitation, 9am-8pm, Thurs, with family present,
6-7:30pm, at Webb-Shinkle Mortuary Chapel. Services,
10:30am, Fri, at the Clearwater Church of Christ.
Interment to follow at Clearwater Cemetery. Preceded in
death by parents, Howard and Stella (James) Walker; 3
brothers, and 2 sisters. Survivors: wife, Laura;
children, J.L. (Sandra) Walker of Clearwater, Ellen
(Lonnie) Schwindaman of Wichita, Sheila Walker of
Aubrey, TX, Kevin (Julie) Walker of Waxahachie, TX;
sister, Bernice Bergen of Borger, TX; 6 grandchildren,
10 great-grandchildren. Memorial: Churches of Christ
Disaster Relief Effort, Inc, 410 Allied Drive,
Nashville, TN 37211 or Clearwater Ambulance Service,
P.O. Box 453, Clearwater, KS 67026.
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Helen West |
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Helen Marie West, 89
years of age and a resident of Aberdeen for the past 12
years, died on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 in Shelton,
Washington. She was born on June 6, 1919 in Oden,
Arkansas to E. E. and Ethel (Morrison) Delap. When she
was five years old the family moved to Clearwater,
Kansas, then to Oklahoma City and then back to
Clearwater, Kansas where completed her formal education.
Helen moved to Wichita, Kansas where she went to work
for Beech Aircraft that later became Raytheon Aircraft.
She retired from the aircraft industry following 27 1 /
2 years of employment. On October 27, 1972, Helen
Marie Delap was united in marriage to Charles Henry West
in Clearwater, Kansas. At that time, they moved from
Wichita to Clearwater, where the West’s made their
home. In 1981, they moved to Belle Plaine, Kansas,
coming to Aberdeen in 1996, where she had since resided.
Helen was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in
Aberdeen.
Helen is survived by:
two daughters, Earlene Kanavy of Sacramento, California
and Ethel Dujardin of Augusta, Kansas; one step-son,
Charles West; three step-daughters, Julia Otte, Barbara
Nicho, and Cynthia West; 11 grandchildren, 10 great
grandchildren, 12 step grandchildren and 9 step
great-grandchildren. Her husband, Charles Henry West
died on May 5, 2008. There will be no formal
services. Inurnment will be in Clearwater Cemetery,
Clearwater, Kansas by the Webb-Shinkle Mortuary.
Arrangements in
Washington are by the Coleman Mortuary in Hoquiam.
Please take a few
moments to record your thoughts for the family by
signing the on-line register at
www.colemanmortuary.net.
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Clifford McCullough, age 87,
WWII Vet, passed away
Tuesday, July 29, 2008. Visitations, 9am-8pm, Thurs & Fri,
with family present 5:30-7pm, Fri, at Webb-Shinkle Mortuary
Chapel. Services, 10:30am, Sat, First Baptist Church of
Conway Springs. Preceded in death by parents, Samuel and Amy
(Burrows) McCullough Cruzen; son, Patrick; brothers, Hollis
McCullough and Frank Cruzen; sisters, Ruby McCullough and
Ruth Redden. Survivors: wife, Alvena (Cavin); sons and
daughters-in-law, Michael and Cindy McCullough of Wichita,
Rev. Jeff and Debbie McCullough of Conway Springs; brother,
Ross McCullough of Raymond, Washington; sister, Martha Lana
of Ft. Worth, TX; 5 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren.
Memorials: First Baptist Church, 101 S. 8th,
Conway Springs, KS 67031 or Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice,
313 S. Market, Wichita, KS 67202.
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Miriam
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Miriam M. (Showalter) Harrington, age 87, retired Boeing
Material Purchaser, passed away Thur, July 17, 2008.
Visitation, Noon-8pm, Fri, with family present, 5:30-7pm.
Services, 1pm, Sat, both at Webb-Shinkle Mortuary Chapel,
Clearwater. Preceded in death by husband, Bob; brothers,
Edwin and Keith Showalter, sister, Gladys Freese. Survivors:
daughters and sons-in-law, Cheryl and Bob Wright of
Clearwater, Paula and David Dunham of Mesa, AZ;
granddaughters, Kristie Barker, Robyn Davis, Judy Rockwell;
6 great-grandchildren. Memorials: Clearwater United
Methodist Church, 130 N. First, Clearwater, KS 67026 or
Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, KS
67202.
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Edna
(Clay) Harvey,, age 80, died Wed, July 16, 2008. Survivors:
son, Allen (Colleen) Harvey of Haysville; sister, Liz of TN;
3 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild. Graveside Services,
1pm, Fri, at Noel Cemetery, Peck, KS. Memorial: Harry Hynes
Memorial Hospice.
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Betty
Jo Johnston |
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Betty
Jo (Pickens) Johnston, age 81, passed away Thursday, July
17, 2008. Eagle’s Auxiliary long-standing member.
Visitation, 1-5pm, Sun, with family present, 3-5pm.
Services, 1pm, Mon, both at Webb-Shinkle Mortuary,
Clearwater. Preceded in death by parents, James and Alice
Pickens; husband, Paul Johnston. Survivors: sons, Russel
(Denise) Johnston, Eric (Michelle) Johnston; daughter, Jamie
Johnston (Richard Sutter), all of Wichita; grandchildren,
Paul and Kaitlyn Johnston, Justin and Raven Sutter.
Memorial: National MS Society, 9415 E. Harry, Suite 706,
Wichita, KS 67207
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Jo
Marie Riddel |
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Jo
Marie Riddel, 90, a woman of intense quiet strength,
tenacious, brave, and loving, passed away on Monday, May 26,
2008. Visitation Wed., 12~7 PM, with family present to
greet friends at 6:00, Vigil 7:00, at Webb-Shinkle
Mortuary, Clearwater. Services 10:30 AM Thurs. at St Peter
The Apostle Catholic Church, 11000 SW Blvd, Wichita.
Preceded in death by brothers: Charles and James Noonan.
Survived by son, Robin(Donna) Riddel; daughter,
Rochelle(Mike) Mason,10 Grandchildren;18 Great
grandchildren; and 1 Great great grandchild. Memorials to
Huntington’s Chorea Disease Society of America, 505 8th
Ave, Ste 902, NY,NY 10018 and Rainbows United, 340 S.
Broadway, Wichita, KS 67202.
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Gary &
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Gary S. Whitlow,
age 33, Sodexho Food Management worker, of Rocky Ford, CO,
formerly of Clearwater, and his wife, Kimberly S.
(Hollingsworth), age 28, Otero County Dept. of Human
Services Benefit Specialist, formerly of Pueblo, CO; were
victims of the Pratt County tornado Friday, May 23,2008.
Visitation will be 12 – 8, Tues., May 27, with family
present 6-8 P.M. at Webb-Shinkle Mortuary. Services will be
held 10 A.M., Wed., at the Clearwater United Methodist
Church and graveside at 2 P.M. at Cairo Cemetery. They were
preceded in death by their grandparents and his infant
brother, Jerry Dale. Survived by their parents, Wayland and
Millie Whitlow of Clearwater, Nathan and Glenda
Hollingsworth of Pueblo, CO; brothers: Brian (Kristin)
Whitlow of Wichita, Neal (Jayme) Whitlow of Andover,
Bradley(LaVaughn) Hollingsworth of Pueblo, CO; sister
Crystal (Sean) McNiel of Lubbock, TX; and 6 Nieces and 2
Nephews. Memorials to: Churches of Christ Disaster Relief,
Inc., 410 Allied Dr., Nashville, TN 37211 and Casa de la
Esperanza, c/o Southwest Church of Christ, 1635 South Pueblo
Blvd., Pueblo, Co 81005
A Memorial Service will be held June 6th at 7pm at the
Southwest Church of Christ in Pueblo, CO.
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Paul
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Paul
Bohning III, 53, devoted
father, son, & brother; Master of Spades; passed away Sun.,
May 11, 2008 in Henderson, NV. Visitation: 12 -8 PM, Thurs,
family present 5:30-7 PM. Services: Fri, 10 AM; both at
Webb-Shinkle Mortuary, 200 S. Tracy, Clearwater. Preceded in
death by father, Paul Jr; infant daughter Alexa. Survivors:
mother, Nadine; son, Paul,IV; brother, Scott(Jean), all of
Wichita; sisters: Anne (Lindsay) Dawe of Henderson, NV;
Joy(Jed Rowley) Bohning of Albuquerque, NM.
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Charles H. West |
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Charles
H. West, age 85, of Shelton, Washington, formerly of
Clearwater, Kansas, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2008.
Charles Henry West was born on February 9, 1923 in Wichita,
Kansas. He was the first of eight children born to his
parents, Henry Edwin West and Clarsey Garringer West.
Following his graduation from East High School in Wichita,
Charles served his country in the U.S. Army from 1941 to
1944. He was stationed in the Aleutian Islands during
WWII. After he received his honorable discharge papers from
the Army, he began his career as a tool and die maker in the
aircraft industry. He was employed by many aircraft
companies over the years including Beech, Boeing, Lockheed
in California, and Hughes in Alabama. He retired from
Boeing Military Aircraft Co. in 1982.
On October 27, 1972, Charles was united in marriage to Helen
Marie Delap in Clearwater, Kansas. At that time, he moved
from Wichita to Clearwater, where the West’s made their
home. In 1981, they moved to Belle Plaine, Kansas. In
1997, they moved to Aberdeen, Washington.
He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Belle
Plaine. He was also a member of the Wichita Amateur Ham
Radio Club and the ARRL, another ham radio organization. In
Aberdeen, he was a member of the First Presbyterian Church
and did volunteer work at Grays Harbor Community Hospital.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and
Clarsey (Garringer) West; brother, Neal West and sister Joy
Frantz. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Helen; son,
Charles West; daughters, Julia Otte, Barbara Nicho, and
Cynthia West; step-daughters, Ethel Dujardin and Earlene
Kanavy; brothers, Joe West and Raymond West; sister, Evelyn
Ramsey and Judith Acorn; 12 grandchildren; 9
great-grandchildren; and numerous step grandchildren and
step-great-grandchildren.
There will be no formal services. Inurnment will be in
Clearwater Cemetery, Clearwater, Kansas. Webb-Shinkle
Mortuary, Clearwater, was in charge of Kansas arrangements
and Coleman Mortuary, Hoquiam, Washington was in charge of
Washington arrangements.
Please take a few moments to record your thoughts for the
family by signing the on-line register at
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George W. Obrock Sr., 84, former
owner of the Copa Kitchen in Kingman, Kansas, passed away
Wednesday, April 30, 2008. A Memorial Service will be held
10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 3, at Webb-Shinkle Mortuary Chapel,
200 S. Tracy, Clearwater. George was preceded in death by
his wife of 55 years, Vallerie; his parents Dewey and Freida
Jones; and his brothers, Clyde Tuttle and Arthur Obrock. He
is survived by his children: Bill Obrock Jr. of Dodge City,
KS, Bud and Rex Obrock, both of Kingman, Jerry Hughes of
Phoenix, AZ , Linda Price of Rogers, AR, Tammy Williams of
L.A., California; sister Dorothy Bradshaw of Dupo, IL;
brother, Edward Obrock of Golden, MO; 18 grandchildren and 8
great grandchildren. Memorial to Cherry Village Nursing
Home, 1401 Cherry Lane, Great Bend, KS, 67530
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Sherry E. (Stunkel) Parker, age 61, USD 357 secretary,
passed away Saturday, April 19, 2008. Visitation, Noon-8pm,
Tues, with family present 5:30-7pm, at Webb-Shinkle Mortuary
Chapel, Clearwater. Services, 10am, Wed, at First Christian
Church Powerhouse, 302 N. Georgie, Derby. Preceded in death
by parents, Herbert and Mildred (Daily) Stunkel; brother,
Edwin Stunkel. Survivors: husband, Roy; sons and
daughters-in-law, Frank and Melanie Parker, John and Teffany
Parker, all of Derby; sisters and brothers-in-law, Theanna
and Phil Server of Costa Mesa, CA, Elnora McKee of Mulvane,
Gracie and Bill Davis of Mulvane, Evonne and Dan Bongiorni
of Peck; grandchildren, Isabella, Graham, Luke, Elaina,
Forrest, Leah, James, Lily Parker. Memorial: C.H.C.C.
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Elsie Marjorie Steiner |
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Elsie
Marjorie (Tjaden) Steiner, age 90, passed away Thursday,
April 17, 2008. Visitation Noon-8pm, Mon, with family
present 5:30-7pm. Services, 10am, Tues, both at Webb-Shinkle
Mortuary Chapel, Clearwater. Preceded in death by husbands,
Dudley A. Henderson and Francis J. Steiner. Survivors:
sisters, Carol Wise, Kathleen Mourning, both of Clearwater,
Mary Lou Morrison of Casper, WY; brother, Herman Tjaden,
Jr., of Clearwater; numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials:
First Church of the Nazarene, 1400 E. Kellogg Dr., Wichita,
KS 67211, or Church of the Nazarene, 529 E. Ross,
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Lela
Marie (Daley) Higgins, age 85, Letter Carrier for 20 years
in Wichita, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2008.
Visitation, 1-5pm, Sun. Services, 10am, Mon, both at
Webb-Shinkle Mortuary Chapel, Clearwater. Preceded in death
by husband, Donald F. Higgins. Survivors: daughter, Roxann
Farmer of Wichita; brother, Duane Daley of Clearwater; 4
grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. Memorials: Am. Cancer
Society, 435 S. Broadway, Suite 100, Wichita, KS 67202, or
Memorial Processing Center, Am. Heart Association, P.O. Box
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Dorothy
L. Fleming , 82, Homemaker, passed away Tue., March 25.
Visitation will be at Webb-Shinkle Mortuary, Thursday,
9am-8pm, with family present 6:30-8pm. Funeral Services at
Clearwater Evangelical Free Church, 10 A.M. on Friday.
Dorothy was born in Douglass, Kansas on September 29, 1925.
She attended grade school and graduated high school in
Atlanta, Class of 1944. She married Bill Fleming on October
27, 1945 in Winfield. They moved to Clearwater in 1958,
where they raised their family and attended the Ninnescah
Bible Baptist Church. Dorothy loved her grandchildren,
spending time with family and playing cards. She was a
member of the Evangelical Free Church. Dorothy was preceded
in death by her husband , Bill, her parents, Herb Keely and
Ethyl Rogers, brothers,
Ed and Harold, daughter Karen Fleming. She is survived by
her son, Mike Fleming of Wichita, daughters Cindy Livingston
(Dave) of Clearwater, Linda Powell (Mike) of Wichita,
grandchildren, Jason, Bill, and Jennifer Fleming, Tyler
Powell, Jamie Livingston, Sarah Florez and 7
great-grandchildren. Memorial may be sent to Trinity
Hospice, 1938 N. Woodlawn, Wichita, KS 67208 |
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Kenneth
C. Bland, 86, Retired Farmer, Rancher, and Custom Harvester, passed
away Friday, March 21. Visitation at Calvary Baptist Church, 1636
E. Patriot Ave, Derby,5-7 pm Mon. Funeral Service 2:00 pm Tues.
with visitation 12-2 pm, Gove Community Bible Church, Gove, KS.
Preceded in death by parents Clifford & Ethel , brothers Clifford
Jr. and Wayne Bland. Survivors: wife, Mae, son Boyd M. (Karen) Bland
of Gove, KS, daughter Barbara (Darrell) Zimmerman of Mulvane, Grand
children; Jennifer Ann Novak, Jessica Lynn Ferguson, Jamie Bland,
Christy Gimben, Tracey Hager, Tamara Zimmerman; and 11
Great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Gove Community Bible
Church Building Fund, Gove, KS 67736.
Thomas
“Tom” Boehm, age 43, Billiards and Games, Inc. employee, passed away
Friday, March 7, 2008. Visitation, 9am-4pm, Tues, at Webb-Shinkle
Mortuary, Clearwater. Rosary, 7pm, Tues. Funeral Mass, 10am, Wed,
both at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Haysville. Survivors: brothers,
Dewain (Jan) Boehm of Augusta, Richard Boehm of Denver, CO, Terry
Boehm, Mike (Debbie) Boehm, Jim Boehm all of Haysville; sister,
Annette (Greg) Bennett of Wichita. In lieu of flowers, Memorials:
National Kidney Foundation of Kansas & Western Missouri, 6405
Metcalf Ave, Suite 204, Overland Park, KS 66202 or St. Cecilia
Catholic Church, 1802 W. Grand Ave, Haysville, KS 67060.
Marjorie Milleson |
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Marjorie Maudene (Clifford) Milleson, age 82, homemaker/accounts
receivable, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2008. Visitation,
Noon-8pm, Thurs. Memorial Services at 2pm, Fri, both at Webb-Shinkle
Mortuary Chapel, Clearwater. Preceded in death by brothers, Arthur,
Jess, Floyd, and Eddie Clifford; sisters, Guidabelle Lawrence,
LaVern Shafto. Survivors: daughters, Sheila (Pete) Kester of
Clearwater, Sheryl Snell of Solona Beach, CA; sister, Melba
Nowakowski, of Aurora, CO; brother, Raymond Clifford of Richmond,
VA; 2 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren. Memorial: Harry Hynes
Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, KS 67202.
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Thomas
William “Bill” Bell, age 78, Noble Insurance Co. Owner, passed away
Monday, March 3, 2008. Visitation, 9am-8pm, Thurs, with family
present, 6-8pm at Webb-Shinkle Mortuary, Clearwater. Services, 10am,
Fri, at Westlink Christian Church, Wichita. Preceded in death by his
wife, Mary Belle (Royal) Bell; daughter, Donna Wright; brothers,
Harold Bell, Clifford Bell, Jim Bell. Survivors: children and their
spouses, Sherry and Darrel Lavender of Wichita, Bill and Vickie Bell
of Wichita, Brent and Gabriella Bell of Fairport, NY, Brenda and
Kendall Eck of Wichita; sisters, Margaret Foster, Doris Dugan,
Marilyn Isenegger all of Wichita; 11 grandchildren, 12
great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, Memorial: Kansas Humane
Society, 4218 SE Blvd., Wichita, KS 67201.
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Mary Lavonne Bowlin,
age 88, formerly of Newton and Towanda, farm wife and former school
teacher, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2008. Mary Lavonne
Bowlin was the oldest of three children born to Augie Elton and
Bertha Grace (Williams) Nelson . She was born at their home on
September 1, 1919. Mary attended Sacket Grove Grade School, a
one room school house, northwest of Clearwater and then graduated
from Clearwater High School in 1937. While in grade and high
school she was active in 4-H. Mary attended Phillips
University and graduated with a teaching degree from Friends
University. She taught at rural schools near Cheney, KS.
During World War II she worked in Washington, D.C. as a civilian for
the Navy Department.
In 1946 she married Homer H. Bowlin and they farmed near Mulvane and
then Towanda. She taught school in the Towanda school system
for many years. Upon retirement from farming they built a home
in Towanda where they lived until she retired from teaching.
Mary was a member of the Towanda Order of Eastern Star and served a
term as the Worthy Matron.
Homer and Mary moved to Newton to enjoy their retirement. Upon
experiencing health problems they moved to Spring View Manor in
Conway Springs, Kansas.
Graveside Services will be held at 2pm on Thursday, March 6, 2008 at
Whitewater Cemetery, Whitewater, Kansas. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to Towanda United Methodist Church, 103 SW 40th
St., Towanda, KS 67144.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Homer. She is
survived by her brother and sister-in-law Adrian Eldon and Valeta
Fern Nelson of Clearwater; brother, Melvin Max Nelson of Mulvane and
several nieces and nephews.
Ruth A. (Demoret)
Freeman, age 90, retired head housekeeper Wellington Hospital,
passed away Wed, Feb. 27, 2008. Visitation, Noon-8pm, Thurs, with
family present, 6-7:30pm, at Webb-Shinkle Mortuary, Clearwater.
Preceded in death by: husband, Charles. Survivors: sons, James
Brasher of Ozawkie, Ronald Brasher, and Robert Freeman; daughter,
Glenda Herman all of Wellington; 14 grandchildren; 9
great-grandchildren.
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Raymond H. Patterson, age
89, electrician/farmer, passed away Wed, Feb. 27, 2008. Visitation,
9am-7pm, Fri, with Rosary at 7pm, at Webb-Shinkle Mortuary,
Clearwater. Funeral Mass, 2:30pm, Sat, at St. John’s Catholic
Church, Clonmel. Preceded in death by wife, Alice (Bowmaker)
Patterson; sons, Gregory and Mark; sisters, Doris Hein and Pauline
Nelson. Survivors: sons and daughters-in-law, Bill and Terri
Patterson of Rancho Cordova, CA, Eric Patterson of Viola; daughters
and sons-in-law, Beverly and Don Shue of Clearwater, Mary and Philip
Mast of Gunnison, CO; sister, Nadine Lotel of Kansas City, MO;13
grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren. Memorials: St. John’s
Catholic Church, 18630 71st St., Viola, KS 67149 or Harry
Hynes Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, KS 67202.
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Harold K. Varenhorst, 84,
retired Boeing supervisor, passed away Monday, February 18, 2008.
Visitation, 9am-8pm, Thurs, at Webb-Shinkle Mortuary. Graveside
Services, 3pm Fri, Clearwater Cemetery. Preceded in death by his
wife, Betty; brothers, Glen and Roy Varenhorst. He is survived by
his sister, Dorothy Sneed of Winfield; sister-in-law, Jeaninne
Varenhorst of Georgia; several nieces and nephews. Memorial:
Clearwater Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 453, Clearwater, KS 67026.
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Cecelia Jerrick, 95,
farmwife, former acting Postmaster of Peck, former Boeing employee,
passed away Friday, February 22, 2008. Cecelia, one of six, was born
to James and Margaret Flanigan on August 28, 1912 in rural Rose
Hill. She was united in marriage to Joseph G. “Joe” Jerrick on April
18, 1934 in Wichita. A Rosary was held 7 PM Sunday, February
24, 2008, at Webb-Shinkle Mortuary. A Funeral Mass was held 10
AM Monday, February 25, 2008 at St. Cecilia Catholic Church,
Haysville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Clearwater
Retirement Community, Inc-The Manor, 620 Wood, Clearwater, KS 67026;
St. Cecilia Catholic Church, 1802 W. Grand Ave., Haysville, KS
67060; St. John’s Catholic Church,18630 W. 71st, Viola,
KS 67149. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64
years, Joe, brothers James, Wilbur, Eugene, Martin, and Joe
Flanigan. Survived by her children and spouses; Jerry and
Phyllis Jerrick of Wichita, Jim and Betty Jerrick of Belle Plaine,
and Carolyn and Herman Seiter of Clearwater; 13 grandchildren, 23
great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild.
Victor E. Howell, age 96,
died peacefully in his sleep and went to be with the Lord on
Wednesday, February 6, 2008. Former resident of Denver, CO and
recently a Vintage Place Resident in Derby, KS. Viewing,
12:30-1:30pm, Today, with Services at 2pm, both at Calvary Baptist
Church, Derby.
Preceded in death by wife,
Mary Frances Howell. Survivors: son and daughter-in-law, Robert and
Jane Howell of San Antonio, TX; grandchildren, Shawn Howell, Katie
Hudlin, and Jim Howell all of Kansas; 10 great-grandchildren.
Special Thanks to Vintage Place Staff and Residents for their loving
care and friendships.
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Teresa L. (Hendrix) Willis,
age 54, daycare worker, passed away Thursday, January 24, 2008. She
had a passion for her family and grandchildren. Teresa loved life
and was very courageous during her battle with breast cancer.
Although knowing the odds she faced, she stayed strong and took each
day one at a time. She was loved by many, always putting others
before herself. We are thankful in her salvation through Christ and
will rejoice in that. Visitation, 1-5pm, Sun, with family present
3:30-5pm, at Webb-Shinkle Mortuary, Clearwater. Services, 10am, Mon,
at The River, Clearwater. Preceded in death by her sons, Waylon and
Landon; father, Kenneth Hendrix, Sr.; great-nephew, Cody Roberts.
Survivors: husband, Kenneth; sons, Faron and wife, Erika Willis of
Haysville, Denver Willis of Udall; mother, Martha Hendrix of
Chanute; brothers and spouses, Kenneth, Jr. and Linda Hendrix, of
Independence, MO, Kim and Betsy Hendrix of Overland Park, KS;
grandchildren, Ethan, Emma, and Jazmyn Willis. In lieu of flowers,
Memorial: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place,
Memphis, TN, 38105.
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George F. Bowman, age 77, of Clearwater,
farmer, retired Boeing employee, passed away Thursday, January 31,
2008. George Franklin Bowman was born on September 2, 1930 in
Wichita, Kansas. He was the youngest of four children born to Purl
F. and Elaine Frieda (Ruter) Bowman. Growing up in a strong, loving
Christian environment, Gerald, Louise, John and George were raised
on a farm west of Derby, Kansas.
George received his elementary education
at Pleasant Valley School district 35. This small red-brick, rural
school was located just one mile north of his farm home, where it
still remains to this day. He graduated from Derby High School in
1948 and then attended two years at Ottawa University, Ottawa, KS.
During his high school and college years, he was active in band,
trumpet trio, football, 4-H Club, and Baptist Youth Fellowship.
George was a longtime Christian believer
who faithfully attended the First Baptist Church of Derby with his
entire family. In 1942, at the age of 12, he was baptized by the
Rev. Virgil F. Young.
On October 9, 1952, George was united in
marriage to Marvella Hildebrand in the First Baptist Church of
Derby. They moved to the Bowman Family farm three miles north of
Clearwater to begin their married life in the business of farming.
To this fifty-year union were born three children: Sherry, Lydia,
and Brad.
Together, George and Marvella actively
raised their family in the Clearwater First Baptist Church,
instilling in them the value of serving the Lord Jesus Christ and
following in His path of righteousness. As a lifelong active member,
he lovingly served his church as a Deacon, trustee, missionary board
member, and willingly volunteered for opportunities to serve others.
George served on the Board of Directors
for Sedgwick County Farm Bureau for four years. In 2002, George and
Marvella were awarded the Kansas Farm Bureau Century Farm Award in
recognition of more than 100 years of family farm ownership.
To help supplement the farm income, George
worked at Boeing Aircraft company for nearly 30 years, retiring in
1993. During the early 1970’s, after considerable prayer, the Bowman
family built “The Mustard Seed” restaurant located north of the
Clearwater city limits. They owned and operated this Biblically
named business from 1973 to 1978.
For George, community outreach and sharing
the message of God’s love was of key importance. He was an active
member of the Clearwater Lion’s Club, and Unity Masonic Lodge 273 of
Clearwater, having served as a Master in 1998. In 2003, he was
recognized for being a Fifty-year Masonic Fraternity Member.
George loved antique tractors and his
family would jokingly call him the “walking tractor encyclopedia!”
He could quickly recall and accurately relate the details of various
tractor types, models, and specifications. He was especially fond of
Minneapolis-Moline models. He took pride in participating at various
antique tractor shows throughout Kansas and Oklahoma – winning
ribbons and trophies for his restored tractors. He also loved the
outdoors and was an avid hunter.
George was a man of strong conviction and
Christian faith. His life not only displayed a testimony for the
Lord but sets forth a Godly challenge and example for us to follow
today. He said, “Faith is what keeps me pointed in the right
direction, with faith I’m able to travel on.”
Services were held 1pm, Saturday, February
2, 2008, at First Baptist Church, Clearwater. Interment was in
Clearwater Cemetery. Memorials have been established with First
Baptist Church Building Fund, 306 E. Ross, Clearwater, KS 67026 or
Unity Lodge #273 A.F. & A.M., P.O. Box 304, Clearwater, KS 67026.
George was preceded in death by his wife,
Marvella on June 2, 2003; sister, Louise Whitted; and brother, John
Bowman. He will be deeply missed by his three children: Dr. Sherry
Bowman-Kragh of Clearwater, Lydia Gates and husband, Jim, of Cedar
Point, KS, Brad Bowman and wife, Teresa, of Clearwater; brother,
Gerald Bowman of Derby; grandchildren, Kendra Kragh-Raymer, Krista
Kragh, Tanner, Tate, and Trevor Bowman; great-grandson, Lance Kragh;
nieces and nephews and a host of many friends.
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Billy Dean Keever, age 76,
retired Cessna Avionics Electrician, died Tues, Jan 8, 2008.
Memorial Services, 10:30am, Mon, Webb-Shinkle Mortuary Chapel,
Clearwater. Preceded in death by: parents, Dow and Inez (Wynn)
Keever; son, Tim. Survivors: wife, Rozella; sons, Mike Keever of
Lincoln, NB, Tom Thompson, Ed Dicks, both of Wichita, Ernie Dicks of
Albuquerque, NM, Bob Dicks of Belle Plaine; daughters, Debbie Keever
of Portland, OR, Emily Allen, Carla Sampson, Evelyn Fleming, all of
Wichita, Randi Cowdin of Federal Way, WA; brother, Jerry Keever of
Monroe, LA; 22 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren. Memorials:
Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New NY
10018, or Alzheimer’s Assoc, Sunflower Chapter, 347 Laura, Wichita,
KS 67211.
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Richard G.
Booth, age 67, of Clearwater, retired USD 264 Teacher, bus driver,
and golf coach, died Saturday, January 12, 2008. Richard Glenn Booth
was born Feb. 29, 1940 in Cambridge, KS. He was the third of four
children born to his parents, Oran and Flora (Hankins) Booth. He was
born and raised in Cambridge. He went on to graduate from Arkansas
City, Jr. College. After serving 2 years in the Army, he graduated
from WSU with a masters degree in Education. He then moved to
Clearwater, KS where he taught Middle School English for 34 yrs.
Richard loved to hunt, fish, play golf and visit his grandchildren.
Richard was united in marriage to Sonja Venters on September 8, 1965
in Otis, Kansas. He was a caring man, loved by many.
Services were held 10am, Tuesday, January 15, 2008, at Clearwater
United Methodist Church. Graveside Services were at 2pm, Cambridge
Cemetery, Cambridge, KS. In lieu of flowers, Memorial: Richard Booth
Educational Memorial Scholarship, Clearwater Community Foundation,
115 E. Ross, Clearwater, KS 67026.
Mr. Booth was preceded in death by his parents, Oran and Flora
(Hankins) Booth; brother, Arthur “Art” Booth. He is survived by his
wife of 42 years, Sonja; daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Curt
Rosenbaum of Plainfield, IL; sister, Arlene Thompson of Otis, KS;
brother, Jim Booth of New Strawn, KS; grandchildren, Zachary, Beth,
and Nora Rosenbaum.
Betty J. (Howell) O’Connell,
age 85, homemaker, passed away Monday, January 14, 2008. Visitation,
9am-8pm, Tues, with family present, 5:30-7pm. Services, 10:30am,
Wed, both at Webb-Shinkle Mortuary Chapel, Clearwater. Preceded in
death by husband, James O’Connell, III; sisters, Lourine Murphy,
Louise Pletcher; brother, Rial Howell. Survivors: daughter and
son-in-law, Pat and Mike Horton of Belle Plaine; son and
daughter-in-law, Jim and Viola O’Connell of Omaha, NE. Memorial:
Kansas Humane Society, 4218 SE Blvd, Wichita, KS 67210.
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Marilyn F. (Becker)
Girrens,, age 77, farm wife, co-owner Girrens Meat Market, died Sun,
Jan. 6, 2008. A great lady, devoted to her family and proud of their
accomplishments. She touched many peoples’ lives. Rosary, 7pm, Wed.
Funeral Mass, 10am, Thurs, both at St. Cecilia Catholic Church,
Haysville. Preceded in death by parents, William, Sr. and Frances
(Hoppe) Becker; brother, Bobby. Survivors: husband, Leon; daughters
and their families, Joni & Steven Peterson, Kristen, Kyle, Aaron;
Janet & David Chadd, Drew, Haley, Nathan, Hannah, all of Wichita;
brother, Bill Becker, Jr, of Wichita; sisters, Bonnie Smith of
Arkansas City, Karen McNeal of Manchester, MO. In lieu of flowers,
Memorial: St. Cecilia Catholic Church Paving Fund, 1802 W. Grand
Ave, Haysville, KS 67060.
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Neil H.
Butterfield, age 69, Real Estate Investor and retired Boeing Jig
Builder, passed away Thursday, December 13, 2007. Graveside Memorial
Service will be held at 1PM, Monday, December 17,Milan Cemetery.
Preceded in death by parents, Lester and Corine Butterfield.
Survivors: wife, Carla; son, Curtis Butterfield of Clearwater;
daughter, Debra Peterson of Lawrence; sisters, Mary (Ted) Garten of
Warrensburg, MO, Marcia (Bill) Dean of Wichita, Janet Edge of
Tulsa,OK, Jill Butterfield(Terry Meadors)of Aviano, Italy; brother
Jason Butterfield of Shawnee, KS; grandchildren, Hannah, Carl, and
Eric Peterson.
Vernon
M.Youngberg, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather,
went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, December 8, 2007. Born
and raised in Chanute, KS. Former My Grocery store owner, Chanute,
former maintenance Supervisor for Chanute Public Schools and Neosho
Co. Comm. College. Visitation, 10-11am, Wed. with Services following
at 11am, at Grant Ave. Baptist Church, Chanute, KS. Preceded in
death by his first wife, Gladys. Survivors: wife, Rebecca; sons and
daughters-in-law, Dwight and Kathy Youngberg of Overland Park, KS,
Dean and Judy Youngberg of Derby; 4 grandchildren, 11
great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, Memorials: Grant Ave.
Baptist Church, 519 N. Grant, Chanute, KS 66720, or Harry Hynes
Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, KS 67202.
Bessie M.
(Colver) Jones, age 97, of Pensacola, FL, formerly of Clearwater, KS
and Bartlesville, OK, retired Wichita Public Health
Bacteriologist, died Wednesday, December 5, 2007. Visitation,
1-2p.m., Mon, with Chapel Services immediately following, both at
Webb-Shinkle Mortuary Chapel, Clearwater, KS. Interment at
Clearwater Cemetery, Clearwater, KS. Preceded in death by husband,
Owen, daughter, Nancy. Survivors: son, Stanley (Sally) Jones of
Hernando, FL; daughter, Virginia (Gary) Elsten of Pensacola, FL;
grandchildren: Kevin and Brian Jones, Brad Elsten, Jennifer Shelley;
7 great-grandchildren.
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Clarence W. Bingham, age 67, died Tuesday, November 27,
2007. Visitation, 9am-8pm, Thurs, with family present
5:30-7pm. Services, 10:30am, Fri, both at Webb-Shinkle
Mortuary Chapel, Clearwater. Survivors: wife, Virginia;
daughters, Darla Bingham, Sonya (Chris) Goodman both of
Wichita, LuAnn Lakin, Audra (Jeremy) Miller, Christy (Tony)
Smith, all of Haysville; son, Clint Bingham of Wichita;
sister, Anna Mae Elliott of Emporia, brother, Howard Bingham
of Washington DC; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.
Memorials: National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 9415 E.
Harry, Suite 706, Wichita, KS 67207 or ALS Association, 3450
N. Rock Rd., Suite 211, Wichita, KS 67226 |
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Violet (Ball) Strother, age 94, died Thursday, November 08,
2007. Born June 15, 1913 in Independence County, Ark, moved
to Wichita, KS in 1959. Member of Westside Church of Christ,
Wichita. Visitation, 9am-8pm, Fri, with family present,
6-7:30pm. Services, 11am, Sat, both at Webb-Shinkle Mortuary
Chapel, Clearwater. Survivors: sons and daughters-in-law,
James (Irene) Strother of Wichita, Gerald (Jeri) Strother of
New Chapel Hill, TX, Harold (Francine) Strother of Wichita;
sister, Vernie Young of Antioch, Ark; 9 grandchildren; 12
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Junior C. Helton, age 62, Cessna
Sheet Metal/Mechanic, died Sunday, November 4, 2007.
Visitation, 1-6pm, Tues, at Webb-Shinkle Mortuary Chapel,
Clearwater. Graveside Services, 11am, Wed, Clearwater
Cemetery. Preceded in death by his parents, 4 sisters, and a
brother. Survivors: sons, Patrick Helton, Michael (Kimberly)
Helton, and Jeremy Helton, all of Wichita; grandchildren,
Jacob, Joshua, and Sarah Helton; 3 brothers, 3 sisters.
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Carolyn June (Stidham) Scott,
age 47, homemaker, passed away October 31, 2007. Visitation,
1-5pm, Sun, with family present, 2:30-4pm, at Webb-Shinkle
Mortuary Chapel, Clearwater. Graveside Services, 11am, Mon,
Clearwater Cemetery, Clearwater. Survivors: husband, Daniel;
son, Alexander; step-daughter, Christina Scott, all of
Wichita; parents, Kenneth and Carolyn Stidham of Viola;
brothers, David Stidham, Terry (Carol) Stidham, Mike
(Melodi) Stidham, all of Wichita. Memorial: Carolyn June
Scott Memorial Fund, c/o First State Bank, P.O. Box 128,
Clearwater, KS 67026.
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Vera V. Hill, age
92, retired Customer Service Officer at Suburban West State
Bank and life long Goddard resident died Mon, Oct. 8, 2007,
after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Visitation,
9am-8pm, Wed, with family present, 6:30-8pm at Webb-Shinkle
Mortuary, Clearwater. Services, Thurs, 10am, at First
Baptist Church, Goddard. Preceded in death by her husband of
46 years, Lynn Hill; parents Henry & Emma Floyd, sister
Virgie Aaron; brother Wilbur Floyd. Survivors: daughter,
Lynda Ternes and son-in-law Larry, Goddard; grandchildren:
Dr. Tyler (Deanna) Ternes, Wichita, Grant (Susie) Ternes,
Overland Park, and Katelyn Ternes, Goddard; great
grandchildren: Hannah & Luke Ternes. Memorial: First Baptist
Church, 124 W. 2nd Ave., Goddard, KS 67052. |
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Charles Earl
“Cheatin Charlie” Cummins,
age 67, inspector for Spirit, avid Racer, passed away
Monday, September 24, 2007. Visitation, 9am-8pm, Fri, with
family present, 5:30-7pm, at Webb-Shinkle Mortuary,
Clearwater. Services, 10am, Sat, First Christian Church,
Clearwater. He was a 32nd degree Mason at
Clearwater Unity Lodge #273 and member of Wichita Scottish
Rite and Midian Shrine. Preceded in death by his parents:
Raymond and Maxene Cummins. Survivors: wife, Ann; children:
Sherman Cummins of Wichita, Jeffrey Cummins of Clearwater,
Sharon Koller of Wichita, Jonni Tennat, Kevin McMinnville,
Christopher Schnoor, all of Wichita; grandchildren, Charles,
Donovan, Donald Cummins, Jessica and Dustin Koller, Zach,
and Emily McMinnville, Jordan, Jacob, and Joshua Schnoor;
great-grandchild, Kahlan Cummins. In lieu of flowers,
Memorial: Midian Shrine Plane of Mercy Fund, 130 N. Topeka,
Wichita, KS 67202. |
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Arnold C.Baker, age 68, retired
welder and wrecker service owner, died Thursday, September
20, 2007 at his home in Grove, OK. Visitation, 9am-8pm, Mon,
with family present 5:30-7pm, at Webb-Shinkle Mortuary
Chapel, Clearwater. Graveside Services, 11am, Tues,
Clearwater Cemetery, Clearwater. Preceded in death by
parents, Clyde and Blanche (Johnston) Baker; son, Richard
Turpin. Survivors: wife, Carol of Grove, OK; children, Teri
(Robert) Baker-Ruff of Gilbert, AZ, Sheri (Mike) Dean of
Clearwater, James Turpin of Grove, OK; sister, Penney Staats
of Sheridan, WY; 7 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild.
Memorial: Good Shepherd Hospice, 2084 S. Main, Grove, OK
74344. |
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Lon J. Doll, of Clearwater, age
55, Senior VP Conway Springs Bank, passed away Monday,
September 17, 2007.
Lon Jerome Doll was born on August 20, 1952, in Wichita,
Kansas, to his parents, Leo and Ruby (Krause) Doll. He was
united in marriage to Trudy G. Gibson on June 4, 1971 in
Mulvane, Kansas. He was Senior Vice President for Conway
Bank and also a farmer. Visitation, 9am-7pm, Thursday,
September 20, 2007, with family present, 5-7pm. Prayer
Service for family and friends, 7pm, Thurs, both at
Webb-Shinkle Mortuary Chapel. Funeral Services, 10am,
Friday, September 21, 2007, at Resurrection Lutheran Church,
Haysville. . In lieu of flowers, Memorials: Resurrection
Lutheran Church, 3850 W. 71st St. So., Haysville,
KS 67060 or Clearwater Booster Club, P.O. Box 28,
Clearwater, KS 67026. Lon is survived by his wife,
Trudy; children and spouses, Lance and Missy Doll of
Wichita, Trisha and Dustin Clevenger, Luke Doll, Landon
Doll, all of Clearwater; parents, Leo and Ruby Doll of
Clearwater; siblings, Vicki (John) Larsen of Clearwater,
Candi (Dan) McKerracher of Grapevine, TX, Randy (Rhonda)
Doll of Norwich, Jacki (Felix) Chapa, of Peck, Justin Doll
of Wichita; grandchildren, Allison Clevenger, Colton Doll.
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