Obituaries mostly from the Kansas City Star http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/DeathNotices.asp?Page=SEARCHRESULTS Archives (good for one year) http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/DeathNotices.asp 15 Nov 2000 (father of Ron Mumaw - SME'60) CHARLES "WADE" MUMAW Charles "Wade" Mumaw, Dallas, TX (formerly of Krebs, OK and McAlester, OK), passed away November 10, 2000. Services will be 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 15, at the Memorial Chapel of Restland Funeral Home, Greenville Avenue at Restland Road in Dallas. Wade was born May 20, 1918, in Krebs, OK. He was a captain for Braniff International Airlines for 35 years, retiring in 1978. He was a member of the Braniff Silver Eagles, the OX5 Aviation Pioneers, and, for several years, a member of Mensa. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Juanita White Mumaw, formerly of McAlester; sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald and Donna Mumaw of Leawood, KS, and Robert and Rita Mumaw of Mansfield, TX; three grandchildren; and three brothers, James Lloyd Mumaw of Dallas, Laurence Mumaw of McAlester, TX, and Bill Baxendale of Dallas. 04 Dec 2000 (wife of cousin Kenneth Marolf) EDNA LEE MAROLF Edna Lee Marolf, 80, Greensburg, KS, died December 2, 2000, at the Minneola Nursing Home, Minneola, KS. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 6, at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at 1 p.m. Wednesday at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd., Kansas City, MO. Memorials may go to the Silver Key Senior Services, Colorado Springs, CO, c/o Fleener Funeral Home, Box 426, Greensburg, KS 67054. Edna was born April 16, 1920, in Peculiar, MO, the daughter of Rose Frances Groh and Alfred Ray Bradley. Edna graduated from high school in Garden City, MO, and was a longtime resident of Colorado Springs, CO. She had recently lived in Pratt and Minneola, KS. On January 10, 1940, Edna married Kenneth L. Marolf in Kansas City. She was preceded in death on March 25, 1985, by her husband, a retired USAF colonel. Survivors are two daughters, Janet West, Greensburg, KS, and Judy Noyes, Sioux City, IA; sister, Bonnie Jean Unzicker, Kansas City, MO; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Vivian Maxine Gaither. 06 Dec 2000 (mother of John Rust - SME'60) HILMA JEAN RUST Hilma J. Rust, 85, Overland Park, KS, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2000, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. Memorial services will be 7 p.m. Thursday, December 7, at McGilley & Hoge Chapel; burial in Bethel Cemetery, Kearney, MO, at a later date. Visitation will be 6 p.m. until service time at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Leawood Presbyterian Church and United Cerebral Palsy. Hilma J. Rust was the adopted daughter of Alva N. Handy and Dela Porter Handy of Holt, MO. Mrs. Rust grew up in Holt and graduated from Holt High School. In her childhood, she was active in musical contests in voice and piano. In her adult years, she performed on stage and radio as a "one girl variety show." She played guitar and sang under the stage name of Jean Ray. As Jean Ray, she won the praises of national publications for her radio and TV appearances. For several years, she had her own western band for which she booked, produced, and emceed variety shows in the Midwest. She performed many times as a "guest star" on the Brush Creek Follies during the 1940s. Besides living in Holt, MO, she also lived in Kearney, MO, North Kansas City, Leawood, KS, and Springfield, MO. For the past 20 years, she had been a resident of Overland Park, KS. Mrs. Rust was a charter member of the Leawood Presbyterian Church and a past member of the Eastern Star in Springfield, MO. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Doris Rust Donaly, her son, John A. Rust, and grandson, Jeffrey Alan Mooney. She is survived by one daughter, Carol Rust Mooney, and son-in-law, Lloyd F. Mooney, Overland Park, KS; granddaughters, Stephanie Harness of Herculaneum, MO, and Jacqueline Cortez, Orange, CA; grandsons, Raymond Rust, Orange, CA, and Brian Mooney, Alan Donaly, and David Donaly, all of Overland Park, KS; and four great- grandchildren, Jordan, Nicholas, and Vernessa Mooney, and Rachel Harness. (Arrangements: McGilley & Hoge Chapel, 8024 Santa Fe Dr., Overland Park, KS, 913-642-3565) 12 Dec 2000 (mother of Maurine Truitt - SME'61) ESTHER R. SHIPMAN Esther R. Shipman, 86, of Shawnee, KS, passed away Monday, December 4, 2000. Memorial services will be 2:30 p.m. Sunday, December 10, at Bristol Hill United Methodist Church. Anatomical donation to KU Medical Center. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Salvation Army. Mrs. Shipman was born in Kansas City, KS. She was retired from the Ohio Casualty Insurance Co. She was a member of Bristol Hill and was director of the Evening Care program for the developmentally disabled at the church. Survivors include a son, John D. Shipman II, a daughter, Maurine Truitt, three grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. (Arrange- ments: The Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, 913-631-5566) 01 Feb 2001 (Shaklee distributor) LULLA E. RICHERT Lulla E. Richert, 86, of Overland Park, KS, died Wednesday, January 31, 2001, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, February 3 at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS. Burial at Johnson County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the chapel. Contributions are suggested to Community Bible Church Building Fund, 1304 N. Parker, Olathe, KS 66061. Lulla was born May 7, 1914, in Otis, KS, and had lived in Overland Park since 1959, with her husband, Melvin T Richert, whom she married in 1938. She was a homemaker and was self employed as a seamstress. She was area director for Child Evangelism Fellowship for 20 years and was supervisor and distributor for Shaklee for 35 years. She was a charter member of Community Bible Church. Lulla was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin in 1990, her parents, two brothers and a sister. Survivors include two sons, Rolly R. Richert and his wife, Sandy, of Detroit, MI, Calvin M. Richert and his wife, Carolyn, of Overland Park, KS; daughter, Fern E. Weber and husband, Wil, of Berlin, NJ; a sister, Adeline Karber, of San Jose, CA; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Funeral Chapel) 06 Feb 2001 (TV and government personality) MURRAY L. NOLTE Murray L. Nolte, 72, of Leawood, KS, passed away February 4, 2001. Memorial Services will be 12 noon Wednesday, Feb. 7, at Amos Family Chapel of Lenexa; visitation 10 a.m. to 12 noon prior to the service. The family suggests contributions to the American Heart Assoc. or to any Johnson County Charity of your choice. Murray L. Nolte, television personality, businessman and elected public official, was born Oct. 28, 1928, in Kansas City. He graduated from the Southeast High School in 1944 and received a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Kansas City in 1950. After serving in the Army and a year of radio broadcasting in Olathe, Nolte became an announcer on Channel 4, WDAF-TV, in 1952, working in news, weather, and special events. During the 1950s, he hosted a children's cartoon program as Dr. N. Ventor. In 1970, he became the first general manager of Telecable of Overland Park, overseeing its franchising, construction and marketing efforts. He later became the first executive director for the Johnson County Community College Foundation. Nolte owned Fryers Furniture Store, a Kansas City, KS, office furniture store, from the late 1980s to early 1990s. Nolte entered public life in 1962, when he was elected to the former Merriam School Board and in 1968 was elected Merriam mayor. Then, in the mid-1970s, he became Merriam's development director and city administrator. He also served a term on the Johnson County Airport Commission. Nolte was elected to the Johnson County Commission from the 4th District in 1986 and was re-elected in 1990. He chose not to seek re-election when his term expired in January 1995. He is a former co-chairman of the Mid- America Regional Council's transportation policy committee and a former member of the transportation committee of the National Association of Counties. As a transportation committee member, he served as chairman of the highway and safety subcommittee. Nolte also served as president of the Kansas Association of Counties. In an interview shortly before he left the county commission, Nolte said he was proud of his role in the county's efforts to improve storm water drainage problems and Merriam's effort in the 1970s to rehabilitate the South Park area. He was also proud of the county's ability to control taxes during his commission tenure. "We have the lowest mill rate for county government of any county in Kansas," Nolte said. "And we provide more services than any other county without question." After leaving the commission, he was later appointed as Johnson County's representative on the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority. Last year, he was elected chairman of the Area Transportation Authority's board of commissioners. He was re-elected last month. Murray married Marti Souder in 1949, and she survives. Survivors also include son Murray Nolte III and his wife, Kittie, of Clinton, MO, daughter, Melissa Nolte of Lawrence, KS, and son, Matthew Nolte and his wife Pam, of Paola, KS; grandchildren, Kristen Cordes, Kimberly Mills, and Andrew, Leonae and Sarah Nolte; great-grandchildren, Konner and Kailin Cordes, and Cameron Mills. (Arrangements: Amos Family Chapel of Lenexa, (913) 888-6611) 14 Feb 2001 (Mission Road RLDS church member) HELEN V. LANE Helen V. Lane, 82, of Kansas City, MO, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2001, at White Oak Terrace Care Center. Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, February 15, at Speaks Suburban Chapel; burial in Johnson County Memorial Gardens. Friends may call 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel. Helen was born April 6, 1918, in Weiser, ID, to Floyd and Theresa Fuller. She was a faithful member of the RLDS Church, Mission Road Congregation. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph D. Lane, and is survived by her sons, Dennis Lane of St. Louis, MO, Ron Lane of Kansas City, MO; grandchildren, Laura Denise Broadway, Loren Lane, and Steve Lane; great- grandchildren, Ricky Steins, Stephanie Lane, Sabrina Lane, and Kari Lane; sisters, Nelta Mae Anthony of Pleasant Hill, MO, and Susie Murphy of Springfield, MO; brothers, Billy Fuller of Independence, Bobby Fuller, and Dicky Fuller. (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel) 19 Feb 2001 (Kroh Bros salesman sold Leawood house to parents) JOHN HEALY MOFFITT John Healy Moffitt, 88, passed away February 18, 2001, at his home in Leawood, KS. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 21, at Cure' of Ars Catholic Church, 9401 Mission Rd.; burial in Resurrection Cemetery. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, February 20, at McGilley State Line, 12301 State Line Rd., where a prayer service will be said at 7:30 p.m. The family suggests contributions to Community of Good Shephard Manor, 10103 James A. Reed Rd., Kansas City, MO 64134, or St. Luke's Shawnee Mission Hospice. John was born March 3, 1912, in Holdenville, OK, to Mary Healy and Horace Moffitt. He lived his early youth in Dallas, TX, and Lawrence, KS. He attended Rockhurst College and was on the Board of Directors for many years. In the Navy, during World War II, he served his country in the South Pacific. He participated in the invasion of the Marshall Islands. He received a purple heart and retired as a Lieutenant Commander. His work was in real estate sales and development. His career began with Kroh brothers as their first and only salesman, then matured to become their sales manager. He was instrumental in planting and developing the original "old" Leawood. He left Kroh Brothers to open his own firm. In the late sixties, Gene Kroh joined John to develop Leawood South Golf and Country Club, one of the first planned unit developments in the greater Kansas City area. During these years, John was very active in the greater Kansas City Home Builders Association and had a two-term presidency. John was also a director on the National Home Builders Association and served on several committees including the budget committee. As a member of Blue Hill Country Club, he pursued his love of golf. John was also a member of the Kansas City Club and former member of the Garden of the Gods Club in Colorado Springs, CO. He served his family and community as a founding parishoner of Cure' of Ars and director of Notre Dame de Sion Father's Club. He was a benefactor of Cure' of Ars, Pembroke Country Day School, Rockhurst High School, Rockhurst College, and Nativity Catholic Parish. He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Hazel L. Van Dyke Moffitt, of the home; and his children: Julie Moffitt and husband, Jim Strainer, Big Fork, MT; Lynn Moffitt and husband, Hans Willi, Princeville Kauai, HI; John Moffitt Jr. and wife, Betty Jean, Leawood, KS; and Michael Moffitt, Kansas City, MO; his grandchildren: Kimberly Finks Wright, Kansas City, MO; Jennifer Finks, North Kansas City, MO; Heather L. , John III, and Holly J. Moffitt, all of Leawood, KS; step-grandchildren: Jolie Strainer DePaue, Ft. Wayne, IN; Skip Strainer, Columbia, SC; and Chris Strainer, Helena, MT; great-grandchildren, Sam R. and Mary Margaret Wright, Kansas City, MO; sister, Dolores M. Turpin, Kansas City, MO; and niece, Mimi Turpin Fasenmyer, Leawood, KS. (Arrangements: McGilley Memorial Chapel State Line, (816) 942-6180 02 Mar 2001 (mother of Nancy Griffey - SME'60) VERA M. GRIFFEY Vera M. Griffey, 84, of Leawood, KS, died Friday, February 23, 2001, in Roseville, CA. Mrs. Griffey was born on May 22, 1916, the daughter of Walter C. and Portia Braun. Vera was raised in Chicago, IL, and graduated from Indiana U. where she was a member of the Tri-Delta sorority. She was active in the civic, community, education and charitable life of Johnson Co. and KC since 1951. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother who fostered in her children a love of theater, opera, dance, symphony and art. Vera was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Harold F. in 1997. She is survived by daughters, Judith Edmister, St. Louis, MO; Nancy Smeaton, Rocklin, CA; Mary Jane Berquist, Overland Park, KS; and son, Robert Griffey, Kansas City, MO; seven grandchildren; and five great- grandchildren. 13 Mar 2001 (father of Larry Denny - SME'60) LISLE O. DENNY Lisle O. Denny, 89, of Mission, KS, passed away Monday, March 12, 2001, at Delmar Gardens of Lenexa, KS. Services will be 3 p.m. Friday, March 16, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel; burial in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 2-3 p.m. Friday at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Childrens Mercy Hospital, 2401 Gillham Rd., Kansas City, MO 64108. Lisle was born September 11, 1911, in Harrisonville, MO, to Lewis and Cora Denny. After graduating from Harrisonville High School, he attended Central Missouri College, Warrensburg, MO. He majored in economic sand physical education. He was a member of the football team for four years, being elected the captain his senior year. He was a member of the "W" Club and Phi Sig fraternity, and participated in other sports. He moved to Kansas City in 1933, and was employed by Standard Oil Company. He was married to Elizabeth "Beth" Anderson, September 1, 1936. They observed their 64th wedding anniversary on September 1, 2000. He is best remembered as a service station operator in Kansas City and Johnson County, both as a licensee and owner for over 40 years. After moving to Johnson County in 1951, he coached Little League Baseball for 10 years. His hobbies included gardening both flowers and vegetables, and he enjoyed sharing them with friends and neighbors. He attended Village Presbyterian Church. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Elizabeth Denny, of the home; daughter, Joanne Cantril and husband, Jack, Prairie Village, KS; son, Larry Denny and wife, Toni, Kansas City, MO; grandson, David Cantril and wife, Barbara, Denver, CO; granddaughter, Debbie Karson and husband, Chris; stepgrandson, Ben Hensley; six great- grandchildren, Ashley, Megan, Zach, and Erin Karson, and Lauren and Matthew Cantril. He is also survived by one brother, John and wife, Doris Denny, Lake St. Louis, MO; several nieces and nephews. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Funeral Home) 14 Mar 2001 (pianist for Mission Road RLDS church) JANET SMARR Janet Smarr, 51, passed away Monday, March 12, 2001, at St. Luke's Hospital of Kansas City after her courageous fight against cancer. A memorial service will be held Thursday, March 16, at 6 p.m. at Mission Road RLDS Church, 79th and Mission Rd., Prairie Village, KS, with dinner following. Friends may call 4:30-6 p.m. at the church. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Children's Library Fund at Mission Road RLDS Church, or to Animal Haven, 9800 W. 67th, Shawnee, KS 66203. Janet was born December 17, 1949, in Independence, MO. She was a lifelong resident of the Kansas City area, graduating from Wyandotte High School in 1967. She received an Associate of Arts degree from Graceland College, Lamoni, IA, a B.S. degree from Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, MO, and a Masters in Gifted Education from Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS. She was employed by the KCK School District beginning as a 1st Grade teacher then moving into Gifted Education in 1978. Janet treasured the lives of the children she taught and the lifelong friends she made among her coworkers. She was a member of the Mission Road RLDS Church. Janet was involved with the music ministry and youth program at her church, serving as a choir accompanist and organist, youth worker, and a volunteer at church camps and Camp MITIOG. Quilting also became one of Janet's passions and she enjoyed involvement in the Starlight Quilters Guild. Her love for quilting created many special memories for her family and friends. Janet will be remembered for her love of family and friends, her unselfish serving of others, and her unwavering faith in God. Whether it was going on family vacations, spending time at church, teaching her students, or caring for her dog, Janet's life and warm smile will always be remembered in the hearts and lives of those she touched. She is survived by her mother, Betty Smarr, Prairie Village, KS; her sister, Jill and her husband, Paul Johnson, Leawood, KS; two nieces, Kristin and Lauren Johnson; nephew, Andrew Johnson; an aunt, Kathryn Waller; cousins, Linda Arvin and her husband, John, Ed Rust and his wife, Sandy, Jim Rust, Bill Rust and his wife, Marcilyn. (Arrangements: Porter Funeral Home, 1835 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, KS, (913) 621-6400) 27 Mar 2001 (mother of Larry Saylor SME'61) MARGARETTA L. SAYLER Margaretta L. Sayler, 88, of Kansas City, KS, went to be with her Lord Monday, March 26, 2001, at Providence Medical Center. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 28, at the Zion United Church of Christ, 2711 N. 72nd Street, Kansas City, KS; burial in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Friends may call 10-11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the church. Margaretta was born July 1, 1912, in Gibbs, MO, and had lived in Kansas City, KS, since 1936. She was a teacher at Bryant Elementary School for 22 years, retiring in 1974. She was a member of Zion United Church of Christ, Anchor Rebekah Lodge in Kirksville, McDowel Music Club, Delta Kappa Gamma, Local and State Retired Teachers Associations, and past president of the fellowship of the church, and a volunteer for the Salvation Army and various other organizations. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dayle C. Sayler in 1995. She is survived by a son, Larry D. and wife Sonya Sayler, Augusta, KS; daughter, Jane E. and husband, Terry Perkins, Kansas City, MO; five grandchildren, Brian Perkins, Christine Malay, Aaron Sayler, Ethan Sayler, Amanda Forbes; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was deeply loved by family and friends and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. (Arrangements: Porter Funeral Home, 1835 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, KS) 02 Apr 2001 (profesor emeritus at Park College) DR. JOHN M. HAMILTON John M. Hamilton, 89, of Parkville, MO, died March 29, 2001, at his home. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, at the Parkville Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to The Nature Conservatory or the Dr. John M. Hamilton Endowed Scholarship at Park University. John was born February 20, 1912, in Gifford, IL, the son of Homer W. Hamilton and Bertha Ware. He received his A.B. degree in zoology from Oberlin College in 1935, an M.A. in biology from Wesleyan University in 1937, an M.S. in zoology and physiology from Yale in 1942, and a Ph.D. in zoology from the University of Iowa in 1951. He was Science Master at the Asheville (NC) School for Boys before coming to Park University in 1946. In 1949, he became head of the Department of Biology at Park and, in 1959, chair of the Natural Science Division, positions he held until his retirement in 1977. In 1961, he was named to the Findlay Chair of Natural Science at Park University. During his career at Park, he served as Acting Dean of the College, twice. In 1939, he married Dorothy Fairbanks Pierce, who preceded him in death in 1992. He is survived by a son, Frank P. Hamilton, Weatherby Lake; a daughter, Joan H. Kritzberg, San Bernadino, CA; and three grandchildren. 01 May 2001 (SME'60 classmate) PATRICIA SUE STUBBS Mrs. Patricia Sue Stubbs, 59, Overland Park, KS, passed away Sunday, April 29, 2001, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 2, at Countryside Christian Church, 6101 Nall, Mission, KS; burial in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Gladstone, MO. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Children's Mercy Hospital, The American Cancer Society or the University of Nebraska Medical Center - Eppley Cancer Center, 8712 W. Dodge, Suite 402, Omaha, NE 68114, all in memory of Patricia Sue Stubbs. Pat was born December 30, 1941, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Byrne W. and Dorothy E. (Stratton) Deam. She graduated from the University of Kansas in 1964, with a Bachelor or Fine Arts Degree in Interior Design. She worked as an interior designer for more than 35 years. Pat was a member of PEO Chapter FX. Survivors include her husband, Gary C. Stubbs of the home; son, Clifford K. Stubbs of Overland Park, KS; daughter, Kari S. Goheen of Leawood, KS; and four very special grandchildren, Bobby Goheen, Grace Goheen, Lauren Stubbs, and Will Stubbs. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, (913) 451-1860) 02 May 2001 (father of Joan Brockmeyer - SME'60) JOHN WILLIAM BROCKMEYER John W. Brockmeyer, 89, of Prairie Village, KS, passed away May 1, 2001. A memorial service will be 1 p.m. Thursday, May 3, at Mt. Moriah & Freeman Chapel, I-435 at Holmes Road. The family will receive friends from 12noon-1 p.m. before the service at the chapel. Contributions may be made in his memory to the Church of the Resurrection Memorial Fund, 13720 Roe, Leawood, KS or to the charity of your choice. Mr. Brockmeyer was born in Alton, IL, October 19, 1911, the son of Martin John and Dora Maguire Brockmeyer. He grew up in Alton and graduated from Alton High School in 1929. He worked for the Mississippi Valley Paper Company in St. Louis and Butler Paper Corporation and West Virginia Paper Company in Chicago, before moving to the Kansas City area in 1945. He worked for Nationwide Paper Company for 31 years, before retiring in 1976. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection. He is survived by his wife, Alice, of 42 years and his daughter, Joan. (Arrangements: Mt. Moriah & Freeman Chapel (816) 942-2004) 04 May 2001 (friend from KU Templin Hall 1961-62) MICHAEL LEROY METZLER Michael Metzler, 58, died at his home in Kissimmee, FL, on May 1, 2001. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. May 4, at the First United Methodist Church, Kissimmee; burial service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, May 12, at Mt. Muncie Cemetery, Lansing, KS. Celebration of his life will be 7 p.m. May 12, at the clubhouse at Lake of the Forest, KS. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the University of Kansas Endowment Association, 1891 Constant Ave., Lawrence, KS 66047. Mike grew up at Lake of the Forest, KS, and lived at Lake Quivira, KS, until 10 years ago, when he developed the Management Consulting Division for the SE Regional office of Black & Veatch Consulting Engineering Company and was the Regional Manager of the Orlando office. Mike worked with Black & Veatch for 35 years and was a registered professional engineer in several states. Mike graduated from the University of Kansas with a BS in Civil Engineering and an MBA, and belonged to Sigma Nu Fraternity. He was a Paul Harris Fellow of Kissimmee Rotary and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Kissimmee. Mike set the standard as the founder of the #1 Internet resource for the Utility industry, the Utility Connection, a worldwide web site. Mike is survived by his wife, Nancy, his two children, Kelcey Metzler Nolan and William, and his grandson, Christian John Nolan, of Kissimmee, FL. He is also survived by his mother, Rosa Lee Metzler of Lake of the Forest, KS, and his siblings, Elizabeth and John Metzler of Kansas City. 09 May 2001 (former RLDS KC Stake Bishop) MICHAEL L. NISSEN Michael L. Nissen, 59, Vancouver, WA (formerly of Independence, MO), passed away May 6, 2001, in Vancouver. Memorial service will be 4 p.m. Friday, May 11, at Southridge Community of Christ Church, 400 N.E. 179th, Ridgefield, WA 98642. Memorial contributions may be made to the church building fund. (Arrangements: Memorial Gardens Funeral Chapel, Vancouver, WA) 16 May 2001 (grandmother of Ruth's friend Gina Kellogg?) DOROTHY L. KELLOGG Dorothy L. Kellogg, 89, Kansas City, MO, passed away on Mother's Day, May 13, 2001, at Baptist Medical Center. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, May 17, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel; burial in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel. Mrs. Kellogg was born on August 24, 1911, in Kansas City, MO. She was a lifelong area resident and a graduate of Paseo High School. Mrs. Kellogg was a cashier and gift wrapper for nearly 50 years at Wolff Brothers Department Store. She retired when the store closed. She was preceded in death by her husband, Royal E. Kellogg and a sister, Helen L. Gunn. She is survived by her daughter, Rama Sola, Kansas City, MO; beloved sister, Catherine Henel, Kansas City, MO; grandchildren, George, Gina, and Joe Sola, all of Kansas City, MO, and John Sola, Las Vegas, NV; and many nieces and nephews. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel) 19 May 2001 (father of Howard Belove - SME'60) CALEB M. BELOVE Caleb M. Belove, 89, of Prairie Village, KS, died at home on Friday, May 18, 2001. A graveside service will be held at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 21, at Rose Hill Cemetery. Mr. Belove was born June 11, 1911, in Kansas City where he attended Benton Elementary School and Central High School. He was a graduate of Creighton University, Omaha, NE. He is survived by Libby, his wife of 64 years, by a daughter, Evelyn Belove, of Kensington, CA, by two sons, Howard Belove, of Petaluma, CA, and David Belove, of Oakland, CA, and by a granddaughter, Ann Belove, a grandson, Nathan Belove, and two great-grandsons, Robert Belove and Max Belove, all of Petaluma, CA. Mr. Belove was an insurance agent, and was president of Professional Mutual Insurance Company for more than 20 years. He was a member of Congregation Beth Torah, and he taught Sunday School at Congregation B'nai Jehudah for over 20 years. He served on the board of directors of the Jewish Community Center and was president of Hatikva B'nai Brith lodge. He was a member of the Masonic Order and lectured for many years on Judaism to interfaith groups. Caleb had a host of friends; he was beloved by all and will be missed by all. (Arrangements: The Louis Memorial Chapel) 23 May 2001 (mother of David Fred - boyhood friend in Grandview) DOROTHY WINIFRED (OSBORN) FRED Dorothy W. (Osborn) Fred, 94, of Edwardsville, IL (formerly of Grandview, MO), died May 21, 2001. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, May 26, at Mt. Moriah Cemetery in Kansas City, MO. Friends may call 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, at the E.K. George & Sons Grandview Chapel, 12913 Grandview Road. Memorial contributions may be made to Belton Christian Church. Mrs. Fred was born August 14, 1906 in Williamsville, MO, to Wilbur and Carrie H. (Vestal) Osborn. On May 31, 1941 she married Horace B. Fred at her parent's home in Williamsville with her father performing the service. Horace preceded her in death on March 30, 1994. Mrs. Fred was a devout Christian, with Belton Christian Church in Belton, MO, as her home church of which she was a long time member. Throughout her years, she was also a member of Collierville Christian Church in Collierville, TN and First Christian Church in Edwardsville, IL. She was also a member of O.E.S. Chapter 365 in Grandview, MO, DAR in Independence, MO; Questers Club in Grandview, MO; AAUW in Belton, MO and Priscilla Club in Grandview, MO. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, reading and knitting. Mrs. Fred retired in 1972 as a 5th grade teacher at Conn Elementary in Grandview. She is lovingly survived by her two ----------------------------------------------- children, David Fred and his wife, Margee of Thornton, CO and Helen Strickland ----------------------------------------------- and her husband, Jim of Edwardsville, IL; her grandchildren, Bryan Fred of Los Angeles, CA, Jennifer Fred of Lisle, IL, Rhonda (Barry) Stephens of Hurst, TX, Carolyn Lindsey of San Diego, CA, Sharon (Jeff) Redinger of Edwardsville, IL and James (Shelley) Strickland of Columbia, MO; her great- grandchildren, Hannah and Stephen Redinger. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Kari Leigh Fred. (Arr- angements: E.K. George & Sons Grandview Chapel (816)966-0250) D Fred 13532 Thorncreek Cir Thornton, CO 80241-3905 (303)254-4738 James E Strickland 421 E Lake Dr Edwardsville, IL 62025-4267 (618)655-0049 Sharon & Jeff Redinger 445 W Lake Dr Edwardsville, IL 62025-4250 (618)659-1581 Bryan B Fred 3215 Overland Ave Los Angeles, CA 90034-4572 (310)839-3014 Jennifer Fred 5885 Forest View Rd Lisle, IL 60532-2900 (630)434-2342 Rhonda & Barry Stephens 748 Highland Park Dr Hurst, TX 76054-2122 (817)788-2972 C Lindsey 4368 37th St San Diego, CA 92105-1003 (619)282-5664 30 May 2001 (father of Blair Hosford - SME'61) CLITUS B. HOSFORD Clitus B. Hosford, 85, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2001, at home. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel, 8201 Metcalf. Entombment will be in Forest Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:30-8 .m. Thursday at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Odyssey Hospice, 9229 Ward Parkway, Suite 350, Kansas City, MO 64114. Clitus was a retired partner of Black & Veatch, Engineers and Architects. He attended the University of Kansas and was a Registered Professional Engineer in several states. He was a fellow in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. He was a member of the American Nuclear Society, the National and Missouri Society of Professional Engineers, Kansas City Engineers Club, Sons of the American Revolution and its local Johnson County chapter, the Delaware Crossing Chapter. He was a former member and past President of the Host Lion's Club of Kansas City, MO. He was a member of the Carriage Club of Kansas City, MO, and charter member of the Boca Grande Club of Boca Grande, FL. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Country Club Christian Church. He was born in Lawrence, KS, and resided in the Kansas City area since 1938, when he was first employed by Black & Veatch. After his retirement in 1981, he maintained residences in Prairie Village, KS, and at the Boca Grande Club in Boca Grande, FL, until relocating to Claridge Court in Prairie Village. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Crow Hosford. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Blair and Lyn Hosford, four grandchildren, Wendy Grosser, Sean Hosford, Todd Hosford, and Mark Hosford, eight great- grandchildren, Hayden Grosser, Benjamin Grosser, William Grosser, Conor Hosford, Brennan Hosford, Devan Hosford, Teagan Hosford, and Tabitha Hosford. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel, 913-648- 6224) 30 May 2001 (mother of Dennis Schliffke - SMN'60?) VIRGINIA MOSS SCHLIFFKE Virgnia M. Schliffke, 79, Westmoreland, KS, died on Monday, May 28, 2001, at Westy Community Care Home. Virginia was born Pauline Virginia Moss on August 24, 1921, in Kansas City, MO, to Frederic and Hollie Ballard Moss. Virginia graduated from Central High School in Kansas City, MO. She married Carl Schliffke on August 22, 1957 in Kansas City. He preceded her in death on April 12, 1996. She is also preceded in death by her parents and one sister, June Moss Lathrop. Virginia was a lifelong resident of the Kansas City area, until 1995, when she and her husband moved to Westmoreland, KS. She worked for many years at the Mobil Oil Company and later was employed by the United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Missouri. Virginia was a member of the Village Presbyterian Church and the P.E.O. Sisterhood. Surviving family members include one daughter, Donna Sproston, Monmouth, IL; two sons, Carl Dennis Schliffke, San Jose, CA and Paul Schliffke, Wamego, KS; four grandchildren, Lisa, Amy, Christina and Jonathan; and one niece, Sarah. Visitation will take place Wednesday, May 30, from 6:30-8 p.m. at Mt. Moriah & Freeman Funeral Home, 105th and Holmes Rd., Kansas City, MO. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 31, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Westy Community Care Home in Westmoreland, KS. Contributions may be left in care of Stewart Funeral Home, PO Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547. (Arrangements: Mt. Moriah and Freeman Funeral Home, Kansas City, MO (816) 942-2004) 07 Jun 2001 (mother of Janet Spiegel Albaugh - SME'60) YETTA SPIEGEL Yetta Spiegel, 81, of Overland Park, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2001, at home. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 5, at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Instead of flowers, family suggests contributions to charity of one's choice. Mrs. Spiegel was a former member of Congregation B'nai Jehudah and a member of Hadassah and Jewish War Veterans Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Spiegel, in 1975. Mrs. Spiegel is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Janet and Dennis Albaugh, Los Angeles, CA, brother, Ben and Bess Rittmaster of California, sisters, Blanche Marks, Kansas City, and Frances R. Gross, Leawood. Her sense of humor will always be with us and she will be missed. (Arrangements: The Louis Memorial Chapel) 14 Jun 2001 (father of Linda Batliner Cook - SME'60) WILLIAM JOSEPH BATLINER William J. Batliner, 83, of Prairie Village, Kansas, passed away June 12, 2001, at St. Joseph Health Center. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 16, at Church of St. Ann, 7231 Mission Road, Prairie Village, Kansas 66208, with entombment at Resurrection Cemetery Mausoleum, 83rd and Quivira, Lenexa, KS. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 15, at McGilley State Line Chapel, 12301 State Line, Kansas City, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Children's Center for the Visually Impaired or The Salvation Army. Bill was born April 18, 1918 in Kansas City, MO and graduated from Northeast High School. He served in the U.S. Army in WWII and was severely wounded in 1944 during the Battle of the Hurtgen Forest, where he received the Purple Heart for his gallantry and meritorious service in action. Mr. Batliner worked in the paper recycling industry at Industrial Paper Stock Company and Packaging Corporation of America, before starting Batliner Paper Stock Company in 1965. His company grew to be a leader in the paper recycling industry. Bill was a devout Catholic and a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Betty R. Batliner; daughter, Linda B. Cook, Mission Hills, KS; son, William J. Batliner II, Kansas City, MO; brothers, Robert Batliner, Shreveport, LA, Richard Batliner, Lee's Summit, MO, Eugene Batliner, St. Louis, MO; six grandchildren; two great-grand- children; many nieces, nephews and cousins. We Love You, Papa. Rest in Peace. (Arrangements: McGilley State Line Chapel (816) 942-6180) 15 Jun 2001 (mother-in-law of Sandy Garner Vierling - SME'60) MARTHA J. PEAIRS VIERLING Martha J. Peairs Vierling, 84, of The Southerlands, Front Royal, died Wednesday, June 13, 2001, in Warren Memorial Hospital. Services will be private. Mrs. Vierling was born September 28, 1916 in Kansas City, Missouri, daughter of Lawrence Reese and Edith Laming Peairs. She was a graduate of Sarah Lawrence College and Stanford University. The Vierling's raised their children in Alexandria and, from 1985, divided their time between Flint Hill, Virginia and Ormond by the Sea, Florida. She moved to Flint Hill in 1985 and then to Front Royal in 1997. Mrs. Vierling was married to Bernard J. Vierling for forty-three years until his passing in 1982. She was a former member of Belle Haven Country Club in Alexandria and Ocean Side Country Club in Ormond Beach, Florida. She was a host parent to many exchange students through the American Field Service. Surviving are two sons, Lawrence B. Vierling of Fairburn, Georgia and Bruce Vierling of Flint Hill; one daughter, Karen V. Allen of Oak Park, Illinois; one sister, Nancy Patterson of Prairie Village, Kansas; eleven grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 West Cork Street, Winchester, Virginia 22601 or to American Field Service International, 71 West 23rd Street, 17th Floor, New York, New York 10010. (Arrangements: Maddox Funeral Home in Front Royal, VA) 27 Jun 2001 (brother of Guy Malone - Mission Road RLDS chuch member) LAURENCE KIRK MALONE Laurence Kirk Malone, 61, formerly of Independence, MO, passed away Monday, June 25, 2001, at Manor Care Nursing Home in Johnson County, KS. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Friday, June 29, at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 10-11 a.m. Friday at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel. Kirk was a lifelong resident of Independence, MO, and graduated from William Chrisman High School. He was a certified nurse's assistant for many years, working with many terminally ill patients, and loved his work. He was a member of Unity Church. He is survived by his mother, Marybell Malone; brother, Guy Malone and his wife, Peggy; two nieces, Stacia, Sydney and her husband, Chris; one nephew, Troy and his wife, Monique; great nieces and nephews, David, Courtney, Carrine, Jarett, Justin, Jordan, and Molly. After a long struggle with health problems, he is now happy and at peace. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel) 30 Jun 2001 (father of Gary Brient - SME'60) WES BRIENT Wes Brient, 88, of Overland Park, KS, passed away June 26, 2001, in Monterrey, CA, after an extended battle with Alzheimer's. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 1st at Mt. Moriah and Freeman Chapel, I-435 at Holmes Road. A private inurnment will take place at a later date at Mt. Moriah Cemetery South. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Alzheimer's Association or the Landon Center on Aging at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Wes was born January 7, 1913, in Texas City, TX. Raised in Philadelphia, he first visited Kansas City in 1938 when he married Laura Mae Shumway ("Chum") the day after he met her. They had two children and were married until her death from emphysema in 1985. Wes was stationed in Japan immediately following the surrender. He served as a PFC in the Army and worked in General MacArthur's communications corps. Despite post-war tensions, his gregarious personality and interest in the culture led to treasured friendships with several Japanese families. In 1947, Wes joined the O.A. Sutton Corporation, manufacturers of Vornado fans and air conditioners. After seven years in sales, he was promoted to district manager and later vice president. In 1961, Wes partnered with John O. Doxsee to form the Doxsee- Brient Company. They represented manufactures of house wares until they sold their company and retired in 1974. Once retired, Wes served as a volunteer for the International Executive Corp. and was placed in Maracaibo, Venezuela. Before the two-month assignment, he studied Spanish intensively. From that point on, he practiced the language whenever he could and made numerous trips to Mexico and Spain. Wes was a life-long sailor and he introduced the sport to his family and friends. He sailed on area lakes including Gardner, Jacomo, Pomona, and Perry. His last boat, the Laura Mae III, was moored on the Lake of the Ozarks. His son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Sherry Brient, of Monterey, CA, cared for Wes during the last four years of his life. He is also survived by his daughter, Debbie Brient, of San Antonio, TX, and his close friend, Lorene Nichols, of Overland Park, KS. (Arrangements: Mt. Moriah & Freeman Chapel, 816-942- 2004) 16 Aug 2001 (mother of Russel Goodwin -- audio consultant for Mission Rd RLDS church) MARGARET JEAN GOODWIN Margaret Jean Goodwin, 55, of Overland Park, KS, passed away August 13, 2001, at Shawnee Mission Medical Center. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, August 16, at Heartland Christian Fellowship, 127th & Quivira, Overland Park, KS (please use temporary entrance on Quivira). Burial in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, August 15, at McGilley & Hoge Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Christian Fellowship, 12011 W. 127th St., Overland Park, KS 66213. Mrs. Goodwin was born June 22, 1946 in Miami, OK. During her 16 year battle with cancer, Margaret exemplified Christ and was an example to family and friends. Margaret's 34 years of marriage to Larry revolved around her sons, daughters-in-law and two "little miracles" granddaughters. Survived by her husband, Larry E. Goodwin; two sons, Russel and wife, Debbie Goodwin, Glenn and wife, Melody Goodwin; two granddaughters, Dana and Hannah Goodwin; mother, Ethel Scoles; two brothers, Rex Scoles and LeRoy Scoles; six sisters, Ruth Spohn, Bea Wimer, Doris Budy, Leona Moore, Elsie Spohn and Joyce Conley. She was preceded in death by her father, Roy Scoles and one brother, Darryl Scoles. (Arrangements: McGilley & Hoge Chapel, 8024 Santa Fe Dr., Overland Park, KS 66204 (913) 642-3565) 02 Sep 2001 (brother of Kenneth Kuttler - Mission Road RLDS church member) KARL L. KUTTLER Karl L. Kuttler, 79, Riverside, CA, passed away August 2, 2001. Private inurnment in Riverside National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Macular Disease Center, Director Kent W. Small M.D., Jules Stein Eye Institute, 200 Stein Plaza, Room 3-519, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA 90095. Mr. Kuttler was born May 14, 1922 in Argentine, KS. He was a WWII Army Air Corps veteran, serving as a Sergeant in the 322nd Air Engineers Squadron. He was a master plumber and plumbing contractor in Riverside, CA and Kona, HI, retiring in 1983. Mr. Kuttler was a member of the Hole in One Club, Tava Lanes Bowling, Masons and American Legion. He is survived by his loving companion, Dottie Klipple, Riverside, CA; daughter, Dianne Smith, Las Vegas, NV; sons, David Kuttler, Kona, HI and Dennis Kuttler, Carpinteria, CA; brother, Kenny Kuttler, Shawnee Mission, KS; sisters, Thelma Eagle, Overland Park, KS and Mary Lou Limberger, Independence, MO; six grandchildren and five great-grand- children. 09 Sep 2001 (mother of Joan Brockmeyer - SME'60) ALICE HOADLEY BROCKMEYER Alice H. Brockmeyer, 90, of Prairie Village, KS, passed away September 7, 2001. She was born February 15, 1911 in Somerville, MA, the daughter of Chester A. and Marion Pratt Hoadley. She grew up in Concord, NH and graduated from Concord High School in 1928. After graduation, she worked for Butler Paper Corporation in Chicago for nine years. She moved to the Kansas City area in 1945. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection. She is survived by her daughter, Joan of the home; sister-in-law, Emily J. Hoadley of Concord, NH; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, John in May 2001. A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 11, at Mt. Moriah & Freeman Chapel, I-435 at Holmes Road, Kansas City, MO. Visitation will be 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, at the chapel. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Memorial Fund, 13720 Roe, Leawood, KS 66224 or the charity of your choice. (Arrangements: Mt. Moriah & Freeman Chapel (816) 942-2004) 22 Sep 2001 (mother of Tom Padon - SME'60) DOROTHY H. PADON Dorothy H. Padon, 92, of Overland Park, KS, passed away Thursday, September 20, 2001, at The Garden Terrace of Overland Park. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday, September 24, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee with burial in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. The family suggests contributions to the Alzheimer's Association, 3846 W. 75th St., Prairie Village, KS 66208. Mrs. Padon was born in St. Louis, MO and had lived in this area for the last 50 years. Her husband, Albert Boaz Padon, passed away in 1998. Survivors include two sons, Albert B. "Bud" Padon Jr. and his wife, Carol, Omaha, NE, Tom Padon and his wife, Cassie, Overland Park, KS; two daughters, Sally Johnson, Washington, NJ and Jane Slavik and her husband, Bob, Parkville, MO; ten grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. (Arr- angements: The Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee (913) 631-5566) 27 Sep 2001 (brother of Francine Funk - SME'60) EDWARD DALLAS FUNK JR. Edward Dallas Funk Jr., 57, of Olathe, KS, passed away September 23, 2001, at his home. He was born March 5, 1944, in Tampa Bay, FL, the son of Edward Dallas Funk Sr. and Belva (Webster) Funk. He moved to Olathe from Kansas City, MO, in 1979. He was of the Baptist faith. He graduated from Shawnee Mission East High School, and attended Wentworth Military Academy his junior year. He was in the U.S. Army Reserves for six years as a sharpshooter. He worked at Olathe Medical Center as an Operating Engineer for 18 years. Edward had a love for motorcycles. He was preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his wife, Lavata (Douglas) Funk, one son, Brandon Funk, twin daughters, Dominie and Navata Funk, all of the home, his mother, Belva, of Olathe, and one sister, Francine Funk, of Topeka, KS. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, September 29, at the W.L. Frye and Son Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home; burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Topeka, KS. In Lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. (Arrange- ments: W.L. Frye and Son Funeral Home) 09 Oct 2001 (widow of Frank Buebendorf - musician) JOAN BUEBENDORF Joan Buebendorf, 93, Brookfield, WI (formerly of Kansas City, MO), died peacefully on October 6, 2001, in Brookfield, WI, after having a severe stroke one week prior. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 10, at Knox Presbyterian Church, 9595 W. 95th Street, Overland Park. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel, 8201 Metcalf. Interment will be in Forest Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to your own children's or grandchildren's college fund or the charity of your choice. Joan was born July 22, 1908, in Chicago, IL. She graduated with a B.A. from Northwestern University in Chicago, followed by a master's degree in piano from the Philadelphia Conservatory of Music. She continued playing piano and was heard playing Chopin as recently as several days prior to her recent illness. She leaves many friends from Knox Presbyterian, Community Christian Church, Mu Phi Epsilon Music Fraternity, Kansas City Musical Club, and American Guild Organist. Other friends may remember her from Paseo High School, Francis Willard School, and the Kansas City Parks and Recreation Department. Joan married Frank X. Buebendorf, her husband of over 50 years, preceded her in death on March 31, 1991. She was also preceded in death by a son, Jonathan, in 1961. Joan is survived by her son, Norman, daughter-in-law, Valerie, and grandchildren, Andy, Patrick, Ellie and Will, all of Milwaukee, WI. She will be dearly missed by other family and friends, particularly in Kansas City and Leeds Lake, MN. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel, 913-648-6224) 13 Oct 2001 (mother-in-law of Linda Sell McConwell - SMN'60) LAVERGNE McCONWELL LaVergne McConwell, 86, of Mission, KS, passed away early Friday morning, October 12, 2001, at St. Luke's Hospital. Visitation will be 10- 11 a.m. with funeral service at 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 17, at the Countryside Christian Church, 6101 Nall Avenue, Mission, KS. Contributions may be sent to the Q Scholarship Foundation for Shrine Children, 5925 Beverly, Mission, KS 66202. LaVergne was born February 11, 1915 in Republic, KS, to Belle and Amil Nelson. She attended the University of Kansas on a Watkins Fellowship and worked as a teacher in a one-room schoolhouse in North Central Kansas. After marrying in 1938 and raising two children, she worked for the Pillsbury Grain Company, retiring in 1980. LaVergne was a member of the Countryside Christian Church. She enjoyed gardening, played bridge and golf, and was involved in LaSertoma, but mostly she delighted in spending time with her family. She is survived by A.T. "Tom" McConwell, her husband of 63 years; her son and daughter-in-law, Ed and Linda McConwell of Overland Park; daughter, Patsy Shawver of Prairie Village; granddaughter, Laura McConwell and her husband, Ed Wayda of Mission; grandson, Eddie McConwell and his wife, Amy of Fairway; granddaughter, Katie Moore and her husband, David of Mission Hills; granddaughter, Erin Billingsley and her husband, Drew of Fairway; grandson, Brian Shawver of Boston; and great- grandchildren, Mark and Elizabeth Wayda, Will and Emily McConwell, Claire and Ellen Moore. She is also survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Clemons and Margaret Nelson of LaJolla, CA and a niece and nephew, Terry and Steve Nelson. LaVergne's family and friends will greatly miss her warmth, kindness, devotion and her amazing cherry pies. (Arr- angements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel, 8201 Metcalf (913) 648-6224) 18 Oct 2001 (mother of Don Gillespie - SMN'??) WILMA M. GILLESPIE Wilma M. Gillespie, 96, Lee's Summit, MO, died Tuesday, October 16, 2001. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Friday, October 19, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Memorial, 11200 Metcalf. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the American Heart Association, 6800 W. 93rd St., Overland Park, KS, 66212. Mrs. Gillespie was born December 5, 1904, in Yates Center, KS. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elden Oril Gillespie and her son, Robert O. Gillespie. Wilma is survived by her son, Donald E. Gillespie, his wife, Mimi, and their sons, Brian and Kevin, two sisters, Frances Braddock , and Katharine Tannahill, and one granddaughter, Karen Gillespie-Vickroy. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, 913-451- 1860) 23 Oct 2001 (son of Judy Fischer Sylte - SME'60) PHILLIP MARK ARNOLDY Phillip Mark Arnoldy, 39, Wichita, KS (formerly of Overland Park, KS), passed away Saturday October 20, 2001, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, October 25, at the Church of the Resurrection, 13720 Roe, Leawood, KS, with Adam Hamilton, Senior Pastor, and Rob Winger, Pastor of Ministries, officiating. Visitation will be 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Funeral Chapel. Contributions are requested to the Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead in Mark's memory. Mark was born November 15, 1961, in Kansas City, MO, to Phillip Arnoldy and Judy Sylte, and was a lifelong resident of the Kansas City area until moving to Wichita in 2000. Mark is survived by his father and stepmother, Phillip and Linda Arnoldy, of Shawnee, KS, and his mother and stepfather, Judy and Jim Sylte, of Overland Park, KS, his sister, Tamara Arnoldy, of Houston, TX, his brother, Matt Sylte, D.V.M., of Madison, WI, his brother Tim Sylte of Boulder, CO, his brother, A. Chris Mueller, of Overland Park, KS, and his grandmother, Lorraine Fischer of Corpus Christi, TX. Mark graduated from Shawnee Mission Northwest High School and was an avid golfer, fisherman and hunter. Mark loved being outdoors enjoying all the beautiful sights and sounds of nature. Mark's gift to all of us was his great sense of humor, his laugh, his wit, his tender heart, and his unswerving love for his mother, Judy. We already miss him like crazy but know he has gone home to God's everlasting love and is with his beloved grandfather, Bob Fischer. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, 913-451-1860) 24 Oct 2001 (mother of Gary May - SME'60) E. MADELENE MAY E. Madelene May, 87, of Fairway, KS, died at Manor Care of Overland Park, KS, on October 22, 2001, following a courageous battle with cancer. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, October 27, at Johnson County Memorial Gardens, Overland Park. Friends may call 5-8 p.m. Friday, October 25, at the D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf. Donations may be made to the Ronald McDonald House. Madelene was born November 16, 1913, to Edward Dow Wells and Elzina (Bryant) Wells in Mercer, MO, the youngest of seven children. She attended school in Chillicothe, MO. While in high school, she lettered in basketball, track, field hockey, and baseball. Following high school, she attended Chillicothe Business College. In 1939, she was married to A. Gail May, who preceded her in death in 1978. They resided in Fairway for more than 50 years, where she was a housewife and loving mother. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, the Johnson County Rose Society, and was a Girl Scout leader. In her later years, she enjoyed traveling, collecting dolls, painting and spoiling her children and grandchildren. Madelene is survived by her son, Gary May and his wife, Liz, of Mission, and their children, Lisa Robinson and husband Barry, and daughter Laura Horseman, Lenexa; and by her daughter, Carol (May) Estes and her husband, Phil Estes, Olathe, and their three children, Drew Estes, Leawood, Jesse Estes and his fiancee, Jaclyn Smith, Overland Park, and Nicole Estes, Olathe. Madelene is also survived by one sister, Carrie Cruse, Butler, MO. (Arr.: Newcomer's Johnson County Chapel, 913-451-1860) 05 Nov 2001 (father of Alayne Buchan Riddle - SME'60) ALAN BUCHAN Alan Buchan, 91, Gladstone, MO, died Saturday, November 3, 2001, at his home. Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 6, at Mt. Moriah Terrace Park Funeral Home, Kansas City, MO; burial in Mt. Moriah Terrace Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Parkinson's Foundation. Mr. Buchan was born November 12, 1909, in Woodbridge, NJ, to Hugh G.R. Buchan and Catherine Ainsley Buchan. Alan was a 32nd degree Mason. He lived and worked in the Kansas City area for over 50 years, until 1963, when he moved to Michigan to run his own consulting and manufacturing business. He returned to the Kansas City area in 1995 to be closer to his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and one sister. He leaves his wife of 62 years, Rebecca Frances Buchan; his children and their families: daughter, Alayne R. Riddle, her husband, James P., and their two children, Jeffrey A. and Stacey L. Riddle; daughter, Katherine F. Hickman, her husband, James A., and their two children, Katherine A. and James P. Hickman; and daughter, Jean N. Buchan; and many nieces and nephews. (Arrangements: Mt. Moriah Terrace Park, 816-734-5500) 05 Nov 2001 (father of Bob Bowersock - SME'60) http://www.abqjournal.com/obits/OB11-05.HTM Albuquerque Journal Daman Bowersock, 86, of Green Valley, AZ for 22 years and formerly from Fort Smith, AR, died on November 1, 2001. Daman is survived by wife, Timmie Bowersock; children, William Daman Bowersock of Los Angeles, CA, Robert Daman Bowersock and wife, Sue of Albuquerque; two grandchildren, Dana Bowersock of College Station, TX and Leigh Bowersock of St. Paul MN; one great-granddaughter, Emma Ziegler of College Station, TX; and a dear friend, Harvey Frand. Mr. Bowersock was President of First National Bank in Albuquerque from 1966-1970. Private Services will be held. Remembrances may be made to your favorite charity. 11 Nov 2001 (SME'60 classmate) RICHARD RIO HODGKINS Richard Rio Hodgkins, 59, south Knoxville, TN (formerly of Overland Park, KS), passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2001. He was retired from Timken Company with 20 years of service. He served in the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his mother, Tressie Hodgkins, son, Richard Hodgkins, granddaughter, Alicia Hodgkins, sister, Vicki Kaufman, two nieces, one nephew, and nine great- nieces and great-nephews. Funeral services were Saturday, November 10, at Berry Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN, with the Rev. Tom King officiating; interment will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 13, at Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, Knoxville, with full military honors by East Tennessee Veterans Honor Guard. Any expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to his sister, Vicki Kaufman, Shawnee, KS. (Arrangements: Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway, Knoxville, TN) 19 Nov 2001 (relative of Sue Sallee Hobson - SME'60 ?) DON RICHARD SALLEE Don Richard Sallee, 88, Prairie Village, KS, died November 11, 2001. In accordance with Don's wishes, services were private. Cremation. Inurnment in Johnson County Memorial Gardens. (Arrange- ments: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel, 913-648-6224) 01 Dec 2001 (member of Mission Road RLDS church) RAY PAUL HUNTER Ray Paul Hunter, 63, of Kansas City, MO, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2001, at his home. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, December 1, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel. Burial in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. Visitation will precede services from 12noon-1 p.m. Saturday, at the chapel. Ray is survived by his mother, Pauline Smith of the home and brother, Gary S. Hunter, Blue Springs, MO. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel (816) 353-1218) 09 Dec 2001 (widow of Howard McEachon - fmr superindendent of SMSD) ADA B. McEACHEN Ada B. McEachen died December 6, 2001, a resident of the Forum in Overland Park, KS. There will be a private graveside service for the family and a memorial service will be held at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Funeral Chapel at Johnson County Memorial Gardens, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS on Thursday, December 13, at 11 a.m. There will be a visitation following the service. The family requests no flowers and suggests contributions to the Howard D. McEachen Scholarship Fund at the University of Kansas Endowment Association, Lawrence, KS 66044 or to the Village Presbyterian Church, 6641 Mission Road, Prairie Village, KS 66208. Mrs. McEachen was born April 3, 1908 in West Point, NE. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Nebraska and was a member of the Pi Beta Phi fraternity. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard D. McEachen who was superintendent of the Shawnee Mission School District. She was a member of Chapter GJ of the PEO and the Village Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her three sons and their wives, William H. McEachen M.D. and Judy; Richard E. McEachen and Judy and J. Gary McEachen and Joann. She is also survived by five grandchildren, Bob, Meg, Molly, Mark and Neil. She was also survived by her sisters, Ruth Enstrom and Marge McLaren and her brother, Bob Baumann. The family would like to thank the staff and caregivers at the Forum for the loving care they provided for over six years. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Funeral Chapel (913) 451-1860) 09 Dec 2001 (mother of Bob Stackhouse - SME'60) MARY JANE STACKHOUSE Mary Jane Stackhouse, 86, passed away Friday, December 7, 2001, at Meadowbrook Hospital in Gardner, KS. Mrs. Stackhouse was born July 7, 1915 in Kansas City, MO. She was married to Robert E. Stackhouse, a retired business owner. She lived most of her life in Johnson County, KS and Sun City, AZ. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother to her daughter, Joan Shipman of Charlotte, NC; son, Bob Stackhouse of Fayetteville, NC; grandsons, James K. Punohu and Scott Stackhouse of Kansas City, MO; and granddaughter, Jennifer Stackhouse Moore of Kansas City, MO. Family funeral services will be private. (Arrangements: Mt. Moriah & Freeman Chapel (816) 942-2004) 15 Dec 2001 (stepmother of Mary Lou Ryan Rowland - SME'60) EVELYN NELSON RYAN Evelyn Nelson Ryan passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2001, at Windsor Place Nursing Home. Evelyn was born in Denver, CO. She was a founding partner and vice president of Russell Stover candies. She served as their comptroller and treasurer until her retirement. Mrs. Ryan was active in numerous philanthropic and civic organizations. She served on many boards and was president of the Woman's Chamber of Commerce in 1960 and The Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary in 1963. At age four, Evelyn started playing the piano by ear and will be remembered as being overly generous with her musical talents. When friends would often ask her to play the organ or piano for their clubs, she just couldn't turn them down. Evelyn was a member of the Country Club Christian Church and their 50/50 Class. Mrs. Ryan was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Ryan, in 1984. She is survived by a sister, Eleanor Loury of Denver, CO, stepson, George W. Ryan Jr., stepdaughter, Mary Lou Rowland, three nephews, five nieces, five stepgrandchildren and seven stepgreat-grandchildren. Visitation will be Sunday evening, December 16, at 7 p.m. at Mount Moriah & Freeman Funeral Home, 10507 Holmes Rd., K.C. MO. The funeral will be held at Country Club Christian Church, 6101 Ward Pkwy., K.C., MO, Monday, December 17, at 10 a.m. with interment at Mount Moriah Cemetery immediately following. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Avila College and The Salvation Army of K.C. MO. (Arrangements: Mt. Moriah & Freeman Funeral Home, 816-942-2004) 25 Dec 2001 (father of Sue Sevra Mackenzie - SME'60) STANLEY JAMES SEVRA Stanley James Sevra, 85, Prairie Village, KS, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2001, at home. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, December 27, 2001 at Village Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Shrine Hospital for Children c/o Abdallah Temple, 5300 Merriam Ln., Shawnee Mission, KS. Mr. Sevra was born August 13,1916, in Joplin, MO, the son of Vincent L. and Zora M. Sevra. He moved to the Kansas City area at an early age and graduated from Westport High School, Class of 1935, where he captained the football team and met and later married his high school sweetheart, Celeste Fyfe. After serving in the Army from 1943-1947, Stan returned to Kansas City area to embark upon a career in finance and mortgage lending. He was a charter member of Village Presbyterian Church. Stan entered freemasonry through Old Mission Lodge and was an active member of the Abdallah Shrine Temple, and the Scottish Rite. His special affiliations were the greeters and Jesters. Stan and Celeste always enjoyed hosting family and friends at their home in Mexico. Survivors include his wife, Celeste, daughter, Sue, and husband Bob Mackenzie, son, Bob, and wife, Rita, son, Rick and wife, Parry, two grandchildren, Rebecca Bowen and Brooke Johnson. (Arrangements: Mt. Moriah and Freeman Chapel 816-942-2004) 27 Dec 2001 (mother of Dick Nauert - SME'60) VIRGINIA K. NAUERT Virginia K. Nauert, 84, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, since 1973 and formerly of Prairie Village, KS, loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, died Monday, December 24, 2001. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Austin G. Nauert of Albuquerque; daughter, Nancy K. Tubbs and husband George of Portland, OR; sons, Richard A. Nauert of Wichita, KS, Paul G. Nauert and wife Barbara of Delmar, CA, Peter D. Nauert and wife Beebe of Olathe, KS, and Robert C. Nauert and wife Karen of Rocklin, CA; and granddaughters, Bethany, Angela and Blakeley Nauert and Summer King and her husband, Kyle. Virginia was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin with a B.S. Degree. She was a member of Delta Gamma Social Fraternity for over 60 years, a volunteer in the Republican Party for over 30 years in Kansas and New Mexico and a longtime active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Albuquerque. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be Friday, 1 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 215 Locust N.E., Albuquerque, with Rev. Dr. Paul Debenport and Rev. Myron White officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church Endowment Fund, 215 Locust N.E., Albuquerque, NM 87102, or the American Heart Association-NM Affiliate, P.O. Box 90790, Albuquerque, NM 87199. (Arrangements: French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. N.E., Albuquerque, NM) 30 Dec 2001 ("ghost" of the Science Hall at Park College) VINCENT R. CAMPANELLA 1915-2001 Abstract painter Vincent Campanella died in Austin, TX, on December 23, 2001. Born January 9, 1915 in New York City, he attended the Leonardo DaVinci Art School and the National Academy of Design. The Work Projects Administration employed him at Easel Division from 1935-1940 and sent him to Wyoming, a pivotal experience in his life. He wanted people to experience what he felt when he saw nature, especially its power and vastness. As a member of the Artists Union, he lobbied for continuation of the WPA and its mission to spread knowledge of American culture throughout the country. Campanella's paintings have been exhibited in museums and colleges from coast to coast and are held in permanent collections of the Toledo, Newark, Memphis and San Francisco Museums. He was listed in "Who's Who in American Art" from 1939-1968. The Rehn Gallery exhibited his paintings in one-man shows from 1946-1955. He taught at the University of Wyoming, Columbia University, the Kansas City Art Institute and Park College. He taught at Park College for 28 years, remaining as Professor Emeritus for another 21 years. Mr. Campanella is survived by his wife, Leah Campanella of New York City; daughter, Tura Campanella Cook, son-in- law, Gene Cook, and grandchildren, Roy, David, Winn and Margaret of Austin, TX; son, David Campanella, daughter-in-law, Joanne Campanella and grandchildren, Alexander and Sara of Sudbury, MA. The family suggests contributions to the library at Park University, Parkville, MO. A memorial is planned for April 20, 2002 at Park University. Services entrusted to All Faiths Funeral Service-North, Austin, TX (512) 339-8878) 30 Dec 2001 (father of Bob Cathey - SMN'60) ROBERT E. CATHEY Robert E. Cathey, 83, Olathe, KS, passed away December 28, 2001. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Monday, December 31, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, KS with interment following at Shawnee Cemetery. Visitation will be 3-5 p.m. Sunday, December 30, at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or Shawnee United Methodist Church. Mr. Cathey was born July 27, 1918 in Shawnee, KS, to George and Ida (Bousman) Cathey. He graduated from Shawnee Mission Rural High School in 1937 and married Doris V. Heaton on September 10, 1941 in Shawnee. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this year. She survives. Dr. Robert H. Cathey, their only child, of San Antonio, TX (formerly of Manhattan, KS) and his wife, M. Elizabeth Cathey; two granddaughters, Wendy L. (Cathey) Wiedel and her husband, Loren of Olathe, KS, Elizabeth A. (Cathey) Shirley and her husband, William of Wamego, KS; one great-granddaughter, Katelyn F. Shirley of Wamego, KS; numerous beloved nieces, nephews, stepgranddaughters and stepgreat-granddaughters survive. His parents, five sisters and one brother preceded Robert in death. Mr. Cathey joined the U.S. Navy on January 12, 1942 and became a member of the 1st Naval Construction Battalion (Seabees). He served in the South Pacific until the war's end in 1945. After the war, he was employed by Kansas City Structural Steel Company. He later founded and was President of Overland Steel Company in North Kansas City. After his retirement in 1992, he enjoyed golf, yard work and traveling to many Seabee reunions. He was a member of Shawnee United Methodist Church, American Legion Post #0153, Missouri Engineers and Masonic Lodge A.F. & A.M. (Arr: Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee (913) 631-5566) 30 Dec 2001 (father of Dorothy Kelly May - SME'60 - died at 6:50PM) http://www.kcstar.com/item/pages/obit.pat?file=011230.html RALPH H. KELLY Ralph H. Kelly, 87, of Overland Park, KS, passed away Friday, December 28, 2001, at Windsor Court. Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, January 3, at St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 6422 Santa Fe Drive. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be 1-2 p.m. Thursday, at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 3846 W. 75th, Prairie Village, KS 66208. Mr. Kelly was born September 29, 1914 in Dennis, KS, to Arthur W. and Cleda R. (Chansler) Kelly. He worked in the Railway Mail Service on the Denison, TX Katy run for 29 years until the service was phased out and he was assigned to the Post Office in Grandview, MO, where he retired after 36 years of service. He was a member of St. Mark's United Methodist Church. He was an avid golfer, a double hole-in-one achiever at the local St. Andrews Golf Club. Children throughout the midwest have enjoyed his handmade wooden toys. He was preceded in death by his wife, Adelaida G. Kelly in 1998. Survivors include his daughters, Wilma Liles of Lenexa, KS and Dorothy May of Prairie Village, KS; one brother, Clarence Kelly of Tucson, AZ; four grandchildren, Kelly Miles, Chaplain Lt. Erik Lee USN, Charles May, Ruth May VanFossen; six great-grandchildren, Chris, Amber, Jonathan, William, Katherine, and Kelsey; nieces and nephews. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel (913) 648-6224) 31 Dec 2002 (from the Parsons Sun: Ralph H. Kelly) OVERLAND PARK - Ralph H. Kelly, 87, of Overland Park died Friday, Dec. 28, 2001, at Windsor Court in Overland Park. He was born Sept. 29, 1914, in Dennis to Arthur W. and Cleda R. (Chansler) Kelly. He worked in the railway mail service on the Denison, Texas, Katy run for 29 years until the service was phased out. He was then assigned to the U.S. Post Office in Grandview, Mo., where he retired after 36 years. He was a member of the St. Mark's United Methodist Church. He enjoyed golf and had two holes-in-one. He enjoyed making wooden toys for children. Survivors include two daughters, Wilma Liles of Lenexa and Dorothy May of Prairie Village; one brother, Clarence Kelly of Tucson, Ariz.; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Adelaida G. Kelly, in 1998. The service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 6422 Santa Fe Drive, Overland Park. Burial will be in the Resurrection Cemetery in Overland Park. Friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 3846 W. 75, Prairie Village, Kan., 66208. D.W. Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. 04 Jan 2002 (father of Ira Cox III - SME'60) IRA COX JR. M.D. Ira Cox Jr., M.D., 82, passed away at his home on January 3, 2002 in Overland Park, KS. Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m. Sunday, January 6, at First Church of the Nazarene, 11811 State Line. Private family burial in Johnson County Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, at the D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf. Dr. Cox was born September 10, 1919 in Little River, KS. He was raised on a farm in central Kansas with his parents, Ira and Florence Cox and ten brothers and sisters. He attended pre-medical studies at Friends University and medical school at the University of Kansas where he received his degree in 1949. He met Hilda Lee Oyler while in Wichita and they were married in 1942. Dr. Cox spent his life in service to his fellow man. He was a veteran of three services, serving with the US Army during WWII in Europe from 1942-1945, the Public Health Service in 1948 and with the US Navy from 1949- 1950. He gave much of his professional life to missionary service with the Church of the Nazarene in India. He established surgical services to Reynolds Memorial Hospital at Washim, India in 1952, and served the people of central India from 1952 to 1973. In 1973, he re-established his family practice in Mission, KS where he practiced until retirement in 1996. This life of service to his country, church and family will be missed by all that were touched by his care and concern. He lived his life to make a difference. Dr. Cox is survived by his wife, Hilda Lee; two sons, Ira Lee Cox III and his wife, Debbie of Mission Hills, KS and their three daughters, Rene Kircher of Leawood, KS, Monique Rydberg-Cox of Prairie Village, KS and Nicole Kerr of Brooklyn, NY, David Thomas Cox of Phoenix, AZ; and one daughter, Cheryl Ruth Dosey and husband, Gary of Salt Springs, FL and their three sons, Glen Dosey, Mike Dosey and David Dosey. There are three great-grandchildren, Henry, Charlie and George Kircher. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf (913) 451- 1860) 04 Jan 2002 (square dance caller, our first square dance teacher) CLYDE J. HOUSTON Clyde J. Houston, 76, of Shawnee, KS, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2002. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, January 5, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel, 8201 Metcalf. Burial will be in Shawnee Mission Memory Gardens. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association or the American Kidney Foundation. Mr. Houston was born April 27, 1925, in Greenfield, MO. He was retired from General Motors. He was a member and Past Master of Rosedale Masonic Lodge #333, American Legion Post #188, and International Association or Foresters. He was a retired square dance caller for 35 years for numerous clubs. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in WWII. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Dorothy Pickering and Ada Houston. Survivors include his loving wife Zelia M. Houston of the home, son Kenneth Houston and his wife Diana of St. Paul, MN, brother Robert Houston of Golden City, MO, two grandchildren, Angela and Christopher of St. Paul, MN. (Arrange- ments: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel, 913-648-6224) 17 Jan 2002 (mother of Phil Bozarth - sometimes attender of Mission Road RLDS) VIRGINIA LOIS BOZARTH Virginia Lois Bozarth, 82, Overland Park, KS, died Tuesday, January 15, 2002. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, January 17, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel, Raytown, MO. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, January 18, at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Raytown, MO. Mrs. Bozarth was born October 25, 1919 in Brownington, MO, to James and Ruth Blanchard Farris. She graduated from Deepwater High School and moved to Kansas City in 1937. In 1943, she married Fred Bozarth of Warrensburg, MO, who preceded her in death in 1987. After WWII, she and her family lived in Sunflower Village, KS, while Mr. Bozarth attended Kansas University. Mrs. Bozarth moved to Raytown, MO in 1950 and was an active member of the Raytown RLDS Church and the South Branch Restoration Church. She participated in Raytown PTA and Cub Scout activities, and was a volunteer at Truman Medical Center- East. Since moving to the Kansas City area, she worked at Central Surety, Montgomery Ward Company at St. John and Belmont, and the U.S. General Services Administration. Mrs. Bozarth is survived by three sons, John Bozarth, Columbia, MO, Phil Bozarth, Overland Park, KS and Jim Bozarth, San Diego, CA; a brother, Howard Farris, Independence, MO; five grandchildren, John Bozarth Jr., Las Vegas, NV, Emily Bozarth, Colorado Springs, CO, Holly Bozarth, Kansas City, MO, Jeff Bozarth, Overland Park, KS and Ray Bozarth, Columbia, MO; and one great- grandson, Jaxon Bozarth, Las Vegas, NV. Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her sister, Margaret Jacobs, Overland Park, KS; and her brothers, Arthur Farris, Belton, MO and Donald Farris, Fairbanks, AK. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel (816) 353-1218) 27 Jan 2002 ("patriarch" of the KC St Andrew pipe band) MARIE TOUHEY McKEE WALLACE PAXTON McKEE M.D. Wallace Paxton McKee M.D. and Marie Jane Touhey McKee, his wife, died in a head on collision south of Louisburg, KS, on January 24, 2002. Memorial services will be held at Second Presbyterian Church, 55th and Oak, Kansas City, MO, Tuesday, January 29, at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Nature Conservancy, KU Medical Student Scholarship, or the charity of your choice. Mrs. McKee was born January 24, 1929 in Brunswick, GA, the daughter of John Boyd Touhey and Helen Rose Quinn Touhey. She graduated from Lawrence High School in Lawrence, KS in 1946. She attended the University of Kansas where she majored in art. She was a 50-year member of Delta Gamma Sorority, a charter member of St. Luke's Staff Wives, and very active in St. Luke's Hospital Auxiliary. She was active in Musettes, Prairie Planters Garden Club, the Bridge Club, and Kansas City St. Andrew Society executive board. She was a gifted artist throughout her life and loved to read and garden. Dr. McKee was born on September 1, 1928, in Kansas City, MO, the son of Dr. Joseph Wallace McKee and Esther Paxton McKee. He attended Prairie Grade School and graduated from Shawnee Mission High School in 1945. He attended Stanford and University of Kansas and graduated from KU Medical School in 1952. He was a member of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity and the A.O.A. honorary medical fraternity. He served his country as a physician and 2nd Lieutenant in the Army during the Korean War. He was a fourth generation physician with a private practice associated with St. Luke's Hospital since 1958. He also served on the medical staff at Research Medical Center, the Veterans Hospital and St. Joseph Hospital. Dr. McKee was Board Certified in Internal Medicine and a Fellow in the American College of Physicians. He was a member of Kansas City Society of Internists and Missouri Medical Association, as well as President of the Jackson County Medical Society in 1970, and President of St. Luke's Hospital medical staff in 1976. An avid educator and exemplary community leader, Dr. McKee was an instructor with residents at the Richard Cabot Clinic in Kansas City, MO; toured rural Kansas with the KU preceptor outreach program for rural physicians, and acted as liasion physician for small town and rural physicians through Research Hospital. He was instrumental in educational programs at St. Luke's Hospital. Since retiring, he was a mentor with John Locke Society Physician Mentoring Program. He was a true scholar, an outdoor enthusiast, and was passionate about his Scottish heritage. Dr. McKee was a member of Patterson Duck Club, Ducks Unlimited, a member of the Tyee Club of British Columbia, and enjoyed frequent visits to his property in Linn County, KS. He was president of the Kansas City St. Andrew Society and active in multiple positions on the executive board. Since 1965, he was a playing member and supporter of the St. Andrew Society Pipe Band. Wallace and Marie loved their family above all else and had just celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary. Survivors include a sister, Cynthia Larson and husband, Don of Leawood, KS; sons and their wives, Tom and Kathy McKee of Overland Park, KS, Bill and Becky McKee of LaCygne, KS, Charles and Christine McKee of Kansas City, MO; daughter and husband, Anne and Jack Stapleton of Iowa City, IA; ten grandchildren; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. (Arrangements: Simmons Funeral Home (913) 831-1882) 02 Feb 2002 (sister of Jack Liles - Wilma's deceased husband) BONNIE JEAN ADAMS Bonnie Jean Adams, 61, Independence, MO, died Friday, February 1, 2002, at Medical Center of Independence. Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 5, at Webb-Freer Funeral Home, Blue Springs, MO, with Rev. Steve Barker officiating; burial in Floral Hills Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Monday, February 4, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association. Mrs. Adams was born December 30, 1940, in Independence, MO. She worked at AT&T as a production specialist. She was preceded in death by parents, John & Wilma Liles, and a brother, Jack Liles. She is survived by daughter, Brenda Moore, Independence, MO, son, Donald Willetts Jr., Independence, MO, sister, Shirley L. Miller, Independence, MO, and grandchildren, Tiffany Moore and Ryan Moore. (Arrangements: Webb-Freer Funeral Home, Blue Springs, MO) 07 Feb 2002 (mother of Nancy Partin Wahl -- SME'60) MARGERY CARR PARTIN Margery Carr Partin, 82, Fort Meyers, FL, died Wednesday, February 6, 2002. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, February 9, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf; burial in Johnson County Memorial Gardens. Friends may call 1-2 p.m. Saturday prior to the service. The family suggests contributions to the American Cancer Society. Mrs. Partin was born August 5, 1919, in Kansas City, MO. Margery was a graduate of Paseo High School and a longtime resident of Kansas City. She was also a longtime member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Mrs. Partin was preceded in death by her parents, John W. and Martha B. (Boothe) Carr, and her daughter, Shirley Partin. She is survived by her husband, Marvin L. Partin; her children, Nancy J. Wahl and her husband, Robert, John W. Partin and his wife, Kathy, Jo Anne P. Ozhan and her husband, Alpaslan; her grandchildren, Kurt W. Wahl, Keith E. Wahl, Paige Partin and Jamie Partin; along with three sisters, Madeleine Carr, Martha L. Carr and Janet Longwell. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 913-451-1860) 21 Feb 2002 (father of Ann Jones Williams -- SME'60) ALTON R. JONES Alton R. Jones, 89, of Leawood, KS, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2002, after a brief illness. A private family inurnment will be in the Chapel of Hope Mausoleum in Mt. Moriah South Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association. Mr. Jones was born May 16, 1912 in Carnegie, OK. He was the President of Dye Candy Company for 30 years, retiring in 1970. Mr. Jones was a Mason. He was an officer with the Rotary Club and a member of The Indian Hills and Leawood Country Clubs. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Jones, his son, Robert W. Jones and grandson, R. Kevin Jones. Survivors include his daughter, Ann Williams and her husband, Lonnie of Leawood, KS; daughter-in-law, Mary Lu Jones; grandchildren, Alan Jones and wife, Darcel and John R. Williams, all of Overland Park, KS; and three great- grandchildren. (Arrangements: Mt. Moriah & Freeman Chapel (816) 942-2004) 11 Mar 2002 (father of Paul Winans - former Mission Road RLDS church member) A. PAUL WINANS SR. A. Paul Winans Sr., 89, of Independence, MO, went home to Christ on Friday, March 8, 2002. Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 13, at The Remnant Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 5555 Valley View Road (P.O. Box 577), Blue Springs, MO 64015. Visitation will be Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Church. Paul was born September 19, 1912, near Deloit, IA, to Lloyd and Blanche Childress Winans. He graduated from Denison High School, Denison, IA, in 1930. He had his own plumbing company in Boone, IA, named TISCO for several years before becoming an insurance agent for State Farm and moving to Creston, IA. He was in the insurance business for over 25 years. He was a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints for over 63 years. At the time of his death, he held the office of High Priest in the Remnant Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He was a Presiding Elder at both Boone and Creston, IA, and a member of the Lamoni Stake High Council. Paul is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Alice Allen Winans of Independence, MO; sons, A. Paul Winans Jr. (Gwen) of Lee's Summit, MO, Philip Winans of Independence, MO; daughters, Leta VunCannon (Carl), Melba McDowell and Dawn Dringenberg (Jim), all of Independence, MO; sister, Fancheon Ballinger of Independence, MO; 17 grandchildren; 37 great- grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Paul was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, a friend to everyone he met, a loyal servant of the Lord and he will be greatly missed. (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel) 26 Mar 2002 (band leader) WARREN R. DURRETT Warren R. Durrett, 81, Prairie Village, KS, died Sunday, March 24, 2002, at his home. The family will receive friends at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 30, at Village Presbyterian Church, 6641 Mission Rd. where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Mt. Moriah Cemetery, I-435 at Holmes Rd. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Parkinson Association of Greater Kansas City at 7808 Foster, Overland Park, KS 66204, or the American Diabetes Association, or the Village Presbyterian Church. Mr. Durrett was born in Lebanon, KS, December 28, 1920, the youngest of seven children. His parents were Benjamin H. Durrett and Wilma Myers Durrett. He attended colleges at University of Oklahoma and Maryville, MO, before graduating in 1951 from Kansas City University with a Bachelor of Arts degree. His schooling was self financed using earnings from playing in college dance bands. In 1945, he started his own band of ten pieces playing weekends at the Continental Hotel Sky Hy Roof at 11th and Baltimore. The band grew rapidly in popularity playing single-night private parties and dinner dances at hotels, country clubs, area colleges, and ball rooms like the Pla-Mor where they set an attendance record for a local band of 1200 admissions in one night. Warren also expanded the size of the band which grew to 18 pieces by the 1960s and then occasionally to 25 pieces by adding six strings and two singers. During the last years of performance part of the schedule involved performing as the KJLA Music of Your Life Orchestra for ballroom dancing at the Adams Mark Hotel. Warren retired the big band when he reached the age of 65. The final performance was a public dance held at the Marriott Hotel in Overland Park sponsored by KJLA radio featuring his 25 piece orchestra. The event was sold out three weeks in advance and marked Warren's 42nd year as a band leader. During the following 11/2 years he wrote a 312 page book entitled "A Chronology of the Warren Durrett Big Band in Kansas City-1945-86" with pictures and discussions of band personnel and jobbing dates by decades. From 1949 to 1967 Warren operated Durrett Productions, a musical advertising company which composed and arranged music for advertising agencies for use in radio and television commercials throughout the Midwest. In 1960 he started a career in real estate investment and land development. He formed and directed several syndicates and corporations in this field. He was a member of the National Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City and the Olathe Chamber of Commerce. He was a member of the Village Presbyterian Church where he sang in the choir for 16 years. In 1991 he was awarded the annual Distinguished Achievement award by Conservatory of Music of the University of Missouri at Kansas City. There was a tribute evening held for Warren November 17, 2001, at the American Jazz Museum, 18th and Vine, at which time Warren Durrett Orchestra memorabilia was donated to the museum. He is survived by his spouse of 30 years, Janice Moses Durrett, and a sister, Vivian Durrett Lowe, El Cajon, CA, sister-in-law, Helen M. Campbell, Albuquerque, NM, three step children, Sherry Scott Collins, Mercer Island, WA, Alan Rush Scott, Phoenix, AZ, and Linda Sue Scott, San Francisco, CA, two step grandchildren, Tanny Scott, Tucson, AZ, and Casey Collins, Mercer Island, WA. He is survived by nieces, Diane Knudsen Zabel, Chicago, IL, Carol Knudsen, El Cajon, CA, Suzanne Knudsen Parups, Gladstone, MO, Linda Blades Henry, Redmond, WA, and nephews, Rodney Durrett, El Cajon, CA, Richard Durrett, Los Angeles, CA, and Robert Durrett of Madison, AL, and numerous grandnephews and nieces. His musical family is large and very dear to Warren. Over 250 musicians played with his band through the years. (Arrangements: Mt. Moriah & Freeman Chapel, 816- 942-2004) 10 April 2002 (former member of Mission Road church, father of Loree Clark) JOHN WILLIAM BANKS JR. John W. Banks, 84, of Kansas City, MO, died Thursday, April 4, 2002, in his home. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 12, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons White Chapel, Gladstone, MO. A memorial service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, April 13, at the Highlands Community of Christ Church, 7615 N. Platte Purchase Dr., Kansas City, MO. The family suggests contributions be made to the Community of Christ Church or the Parkinson's Foundation. Mr. Banks was born on March 17, 1918, in Towanda, KS. He grew up in Warrensburg, MO, and graduated with a Bachelor's degree from Central Missouri State University, later receiving a Master's at the University of Northern Iowa. As a young man, John spent 14 years as a full-time minister for the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He continued to provide lay ministry as a High Priest and Evangelist in the RLDS Church until 1998. He began teaching high school business education classes in 1957, moving to a career in teaching at Maple Woods Community College in 1969. He retired from a fulfilling 32-year teaching career in 1988. He married Corinne Tabor in 1947, remaining married to her until her death in 1981. He is survived by three children from that marriage, Deborah Cimminello, John T. Banks and Carolyn Ettinger, their spouses, Lou Cimminello and David Ettinger, and four grandchildren, Amy Cimminello, Jill Cimminello, Joshua Ettinger and Jennifer Ettinger. In 1983, he married Clora Baltz and welcomed her adult children into the family. He is survived by his wife, Clora, her children, David Baltz and Loree' Clark, their spouses, Carol Baltz and Merrill Clark, six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. His life is a testimony to his strongly held belief that service to his fellow man is the greatest gift he could give to God. He is dearly loved. We will miss him. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons White Chapel, Gladstone, MO) 13 April 2002 (father of Roger Pilley? -- SMN'60) GEORGE A. PILLEY George A. Pilley, 94, of Prairie Village, KS, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2002, at Research Medical Center. Services will be 2:30 p.m. Monday, April 15, at Country Club Christian Church- George Hamilton Combs Chapel, 6101 Ward Pkwy., Kansas City, MO 64113. Burial will be in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Visitation will be 1:30- 2:30 p.m. Monday at the George Hamilton Combs Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the church. Mr. Pilley was born January 25, 1908, in Lincoln, NE, and was raised in Omaha and attended Creighton University. He was a building engineer for AT&T Long Lines for 42 years, construction coordinator for Children's Mercy Hospital for five years. He was a partner in residential construction with R.G. Pilley Co. for 20 years and co-developer of Westport Marketplace. He was a member of Country Club Christian Church where he was a former deacon, former chairman of the music committee and was a member of the Fifty Fifty Class. He was a member of Ararat Shrine, Abdallah Shrine and a 50- year member of Blue Lodge. He was a member of Homestead Country Club and Leawood Country Club. Survivors include his wife, Carriebeth M. Pilley of the home, daughter, Janice Pilley Richter of Leawood, KS, son, Roger G. Pilley of Leawod, KS, grandsons, Dirk E. Richter of Leawood, KS, and Brett D. Richter of Dillon, CO. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel, 913-648-6224) 15 May 2002 (former Medical Arts Symphony violin player) ELLEN ROOSE Ellen Roose, 84, died on Saturday, May 4, 2002, at the Kingswood Manor Health Center. She was born in 1917 in Hillsboro, Kansas, to Adolph and Ida Schaeffler. At the age of nine she was stricken with polio, which left her partially physically challenged. She entered Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas in 1942 and transferred to Kansas University in 1946 where she obtained a degree in occupational therapy. She was employed as an occupational therapist at the Kansas State School for the Blind in Topeka until 1968. She received specialized training at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, Children's Hospital in Denver, Colorado, Koch Hospital in St. Louis and a mental health treatment center in Norwich, Conneticut. She moved to Kansas City in 1968 and was employed as Director of the Occupational Therapy Department at KU Medical Center where she remained until her retirement. Ellen had a deep interest in the performing arts. She was herself a talented violinist and played with the Medical Arts Symphony at the KU Medical Center. She was a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association, the United Nations Association, The Older Women's League (OWL), the National Organization for Women (NOW) and All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church. She was a person of determined good cheer. She traveled extensively. She was a giving person to her family, friends and colleagues. Ellen was married to Stanley Roose who preceded her in death. She is survived by her sister, Freda and brother- in-law, Samuel Sass. A memorial service for Ellen will be held on Saturday, May 25th, at 2:00 p.m. at the All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, 4501 Walnut, Kansas City, MO. Donations in her memory may be made to the Kansas University Endowment Association of Lawrence to help establish the Ellen Roose Scholarship Fund providing scholarships for deserving students of occupational therapy at Kansas University. Donations may also be made to All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church. 08 June 2002 (son of Dick Scholtens - SME'60) JEFFREY RICHARD SCHOLTENS Jeffrey Richard Scholtens, a resident of Berryville, Arkansas was born November 23, 1967 in Kansas City, Missouri, a son of Richard and Kathleen (Davis) Scholtens. He departed this life Thursday, June 6, 2002 in his home at the age of 34. Jeffrey was a 1986 graduate of Raymore-Peculiar High School. He was a 1990 graduate of John Brown University with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering. He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Berryville. On June 29, 1991 he was united in marriage with Lydia (Dudley) Scholtens who survives him. He is also survived by his daughter, Meghan Scholtens of the home; his parents, Richard and Kathleen Scholtens of Raymore, Missouri; a brother, Gregg Scholtens and his wife, Nichole of Siloam Springs, Arkansas; a sister, Georgann Meredith and her husband, Allan of Olathe, Kansas; and his paternal grandmother, LeVerne Scholtens of Overland Park, Kansas. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 8, 2002, at the First Assembly of God Church in Berryville with Rev. Keith Butler and Rev. Wayne Dismuke officiating. A visitation will be held on Monday, June 10, 2002 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the Mt. Moriah Funeral Chapel in Kansas City, Missouri with interment immediately following in the Mt. Moriah Cemetery under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service. Memorial donations may be made to a scholarship fund that has been established in memory of Jeff Scholtens. The fund is for the engineering program at John Brown University. Donations may be sent to the First National Bank, P.O. Box 1900, Green Forest, AR 72638 or directly to John Brown University, 2000 W. University St., Siloam Springs, AR 72761. 30 June 2002 (brother of Chris Eagle, friend of Charles) JOHN J. EAGLE John J. Eagle, 32, of Kansas City, MO, died Friday, June 28, 2002 http://www.kcstar.com/item/pages/obit.pat?file=020630.html 04 July 2002 (square dance caller) MICHAEL P. SCHAFF Michael P. Schaff, 60, Overland Park, KS, died July 2, 2002, at home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, July 5, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf. Entombment in D.W. Newcomer's Sons Shawnee Mission Memory Gardens Mausoleum. Friends may call from 3-6 p.m. Thursday, at the chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given in memory of Michael to Kansas City Hospice, 12006 W. 87th Street Parkway, Lenexa, KS 66215. Michael was born in Carson, ND. He worked for Darling Envelope for 33 years and then at National Envelope for two years, retiring in March 2002. He had coached softball for 13 years for JCGAA and was a member of the Indian Creek Raquet Club and the KAMO Callers and Partners. He called for three different Square Dance Clubs in the Kansas City area, Do-Si-Doers, River City Squares and the Top Railers. He was a Navy veteran. Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Kaye of the home; daughters, Jennifer Johnson and her husband, Dave, Lucas, TX, Allyson Giddens and her husband, Greg, Dallas, TX; granddaughters, Heather Johnson and Ashley Johnson, Lucas, TX; sister, Darlyne Koch, Yuma, AZ; brothers, Wilbert Schaff, San Jose, CA and Jerry Schaff, Bismark, ND; two nieces and ten nephews. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf (913) 451-1860) 12 July 2002 (mother of John Gilfillan - SME'60) HARRIET H. GILFILLAN Harriet H. Gilfillan, 91, formerly of Overland Park, KS, died June 29, 2002 in Riverside, IL. Wife of the late John H., Mother of Maribeth Dunkley, the late Ben, Sue Kipper and John R. and his wife, Sandra, Grandmother of 11 and Great- grandmother of 14. Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, July 13, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf. 14 July 2002 (father of Judy Baird - SME'60) IRVIN BAIRD Irvin Baird, 85, of Prairie Village, KS, passed away Friday, July 12, 2002, at home after a lengthy illness. There will be a memorial service at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16, at Village Presbyterian Church, 6641 Mission Road. The family will receive friends at a reception at the church following the service. Due to renovation of the sanctuary, the service will be held in Friendship Hall. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Village Presbyterian Church. Irvin was born in Gravett, AR, on August 19, 1916, the seventh son in a family of 10 children born to Francis Marion Baird and Tirza Harris Baird. He moved to the Kansas City area as a child. He graduated from Wyandotte High School in 1934, and shortly thereafter was employed at The Kansas City Kansan. Later he joined The Kansas City Star. He worked in turn as a journeyman, Assistant Foreman of the Pressroom, and Assistant Production Manager. In 1961, he became Production Manager of The Kansas City Star. After 35 years at The Star, he retired in 1977, then briefly worked in sales and in real estate. In 1938, he married his high school sweetheart, Verna Mae Pyles. They were married for 64 years. They had a son, Don, and two daughters, Judy and Janet. Irvin was an active member of Village Presbyterian Church, having served on several committees and as a Deacon. Irv was an outgoing, charismatic man of 6'4" who never met a stranger. He enjoyed work and relished his role as a newspaper man. Although his special love was his family, he also enjoyed extensive travel, reading, poetry and gardening. In addition to his wife and children, he leaves behind a brother, Lowell, and his wife, Louise, and a sister, Edna Irish. He also leaves sisters-in-law, Imogene Baird and Maxine Baird, and in his wife's family Louise and Virgil Jones, Robert and Ruth Pyles, Mary Margaret Pyles, Betty Pyles and Murlee Pyles. Too, he leaves many nieces and nephews. He was much loved and will be sadly missed. Those who remain are grateful for the ongoing presence of his life in theirs. (Arrangements: Porter Funeral Home, 1835 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, KS, 913-621-6400) 25 July 2002 (brother of Mike Hites - SME'60; Lisle was in SME'59) LISLE S. HITES SR. Lisle Hites, 60, Louisburg, KS, passed away July 22, 2002 at University of Wisconsin Hospital. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Sunday, July 28, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Maya Hites Scholarship Fund c/o People's Bank, 212 S. Broadway, Louisburg, KS. (Arr: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel (913) 451-1860) 27 July 2002 LISLE SEWARD HITES SR. Lisle Seward Hites, 60, Louisburg, KS, passed away July 22, 2002, at University of Wisconsin Hospital. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday, July 29, 2002, at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, 6630 Nall; burial in Johnson County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Sunday, July 28, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Maya Hites Scholarship Fund, c/o People's Bank, 212 S. Broadway, Louisburg, KS 66053. Mr. Hites was born July 26, 1941, in Kansas City, MO. He retired from Bayer Corporation in October 2001. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Seward Hites, father, Lisle "Bud" Hites, son, Daniel A. Hites, and grandson, Taylor Hansen. Survivors include his wife, Vicki Hites, daughter, Maya Hites, both of the home, daughter, Christy Hansen and husband Brad, Overland Park, KS; son, Lisle Hites Jr., Long Beach, MS; daughter, Aimee Irwin and her husband, Blake, Erie, CO; two grandsons, Wesley and Drew Hansen; one granddaughter, Payten Irwin; sisters, Linda Coffey, York Beach, ME, and Piper Ferrell, Kailua, HI; and one brother, Michael Hites, Tarragona, Spain. (Arr.: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 913-451- 1860) 12 Aug 2002 (mother of Paul Boyd -- former fiancee of Ruth) SARAH RUTH GRUBER Sarah Ruth Gruber, of Overland Park, KS, passed away at home with her family on August 10, 2002, after an inspirational fight against cancer. She is survived by her husband, George; two sons, Paul Boyd, his wife Rochelle, and their daughter Brishay and Richard Boyd and his son Easton; all of Overland Park; her parents Mr. and Mrs. Robert I. Brigham of Reno, Nevada; her sister, Ann and her husband Jerry Brazil of Reno, Nevada; her two brothers, Kenneth Brigham and his wife Dewie of Millersville, Pennsylvania and Thomas Brigham and his wife Nancy of Chicago, Illinois; her Aunt Faye O'Hare, of Reno, Nevada; and her beloved dog, Annie. Sarah was born in Columbia, Missouri on July 7, 1942. As a young girl she lived in South Dakota, Wisconsin and California. She returned to Grandview Missouri where she graduated from high school. Sarah graduated from UMKC with a BA in Education in 1972 and a Master of Library Science in 1983. Sarah loved books and children. She pursued these two passions during her 26 year career as an elementary school librarian for the Shawnee Mission School District. Sarah began her teaching career in 1973 at Trailwood Elementary School and subsequently taught at Nall Hills and Don Bonjour Elementary Schools. Sarah taught at Don Bonjour Elementary School for 14 years where she brought the joy and wonder of books to a generation of students. Sarah was an avid gardener. She loved growing flowers and giving them to her cherished friends. Sarah dearly loved her family, grandchildren, and friends. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 13, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, located at 11200 Metcalf Avenue in south Overland Park. This will be a celebration of Sarah's life. Visitors are encouraged to bring pictures and other mementos of their experiences with Sarah and to share these experiences with others. Memorial Services will also be held at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel at 11 a.m. on Wednesday August 14. Private interment will be at Johnson County Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family would graciously accept a gift to purchase books in her honor for the Don Bonjour Elementary School Library; 9400 Pflumm; Lenexa, KS 66215. Her joy of live will be remembered by all whose life she touched. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 913-451-1860) 16 Aug 2002 (brother of David Land - SME'60) GREGORY LAND Gregory Land, 55, Shawnee, KS, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2002, at Timberlake Care Center, Kansas City, MO. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, August 17, at the Knox Presbyterian Church, 9595 W. 95th St., Overland Park, KS with visitation following service. Burial will be private at Pleasant Valley Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Faith Village, Attn: Linda Ayers, 14150 W. 113th St., Shawnee Mission, KS 66215. Mr. Land worked from 1973 to 1976 at Control Data's Office of Business Applications. He worked briefly for Sprint on their "Control 1" project and time sharing. Mr. Land graduated from the College of Emporia in 1968 with a BA in business with a minor in economics. He joined Interstate Bakeries upon graduation. Starting in April 1969, he served three years as a Supply Officer S-4 in the U.S. Army stationed at Ft. Sill, OK. Upon his honorable discharge in May 1972, he returned to Interstate Bakeries. He joined Professional Systems Corporation in 1977, and worked on mini computer applications there until 1983. He joined Word Processing Systems, Inc. in 1983, and designed and sold micro computer systems for small businesses. Gregory joined the U.S. general Accounting Office in 1987, and worked there as a professional staff member until the Kansas City office closed in November 2000. He was a Ruling Elder at Knox Presbyterian Church in Overland Park. He enjoyed music and sang in the choir at Knox and performed as a soloist at weddings, funerals, and other events in the area. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Land. Survivors include his daughter, Kristen E. Land of Lenexa, KS and brother, David A. Land of Overland Park, KS. (Arrangements: Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee (913) 631-5566) 27 Aug 2002 (father of Karl Sweers - DIT-MCO marketing, former engineer) RICHARD (DICK) H. SWEERS Richard (Dick) H. Sweers of Garnett, KS, passed away August 25, 2002, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of the home, Iona Sweers of Garnett, KS; his brother, George Sweers of Gulfport, FL; two sons, R.H. (Hank) Sweers II of Overland Park, KS and Karl Sweers of Kansas City, MO; and three grandchildren, Sherdan Dreiling, Cailen Johnson and Peter Sweers. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 28, at Holy Angels Church, Garnett, KS, with Father George Matz and Father Norbert Lickteig officiating. Burial to follow in the Garnett Cemetery. Wake service will be 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 27, at Farris-Feuerborn Chapel, Garnett, KS with visitation following. Dick was born December 15, 1921 in Kansas City, KS. He graduated from Ward High School in 1939 and served during WWII with the 483rd Bombardment Group. In 1949, Dick married Iona Hodgman. They operated the Garnett Greenhouse until retirement in 1987. Dick was a lifetime member of the VFW and member of the American Legion Post 48. He served as president of the Kansas State Florist Association and the Garnett Chamber of Commerce. (Arrangements: Farris-Feuerborn Memorial Chapel (785) 448-5411) 02 Sep 2002 (father of Nick Paris - SME'60) HOMER E. PARIS JR. Homer E. Paris Jr., former printing company owner passed away Saturday, August 31, 2002, at St. Joseph Health Center. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 4, 2002, at Park Lawn Chapel; private inurnment in Memorial Park Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. The family suggests memorial contributions to Old Mission United Methodist Church Foundation or the Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America. Mr. Paris was a lifelong area resident and was the owner of Paris Printing Company until retiring in 1978. He was the past president of several organizations including, Kaw Council Boy Scouts, Johnson County United Fund Council, The Heart of America Community Chest and the Carver Neighborhood Center. He was also the recipient of the Scouting Silver Beaver Award for distinguished service to youth. He had served as a board member for the Shawnee Mission Park Board, Downtown Kiwanis Club, the Advertising and Sales Executive Club, Printing Industries Association of Kansas City and the Goodwill Industries. He was awarded the Graphics Arts "Man of the Year" in 1977. He was a graduate of University of Missouri, Columbia and a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity. During WWII he was a Naval Air Combat Information Officer and served in the Pacific Theatre. He was a 50 year member of Old Mission United Methodist Church and a former Trustee and Sunday School Teacher. His wife of 62 years Ruth Elaine Paris preceded him in death in 1996. Survivors include his sons Homer E. "Gene" Paris III and his wife Barbara of Overland Park, KS; Nicholas D. Paris and his wife Merilyn of Prairie Village, KS; a sister Mary Louise Molony of Peoria, AZ, seven Grandchildren, and five Great- Grandchildren. (Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234) 07 Sep 2002 (mother of Bill Sechrest - SME'60) MILDRED JOSEPHINE SECHREST Mildred Josephine Sechrest, 87, of Kansas City, MO, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2002. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, September 7, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel, 8201 Metcalf Ave. Burial will be in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Mrs. Sechrest was born September 7, 1914 in Bancroft, KS, to Edward George and Marguerite Lucille (Olson) Fisher. She was married to Harold Roy Sechrest who predeceased Mildred, they had one son, William Bruce Sechrest who survives her. Mildred was a long time member of Country Club Christian Church. She is survived by her son, William Bruce; her sister, Lucille Toyne; and five grandchildren, William Brett, Denton Trent, Lynton Clay, Keller Starke and Edyn Fisher. Mildred was also preceded in death by a brother, Edward George Fisher Jr. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel (913) 648-6224) 09 Sep 2002 (father of Dean Hill - SME'60) WILLARD T. FAVREAU Willard T. Favreau, 91, of Overland Park, died September 8, 2002. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, at Asbury Methodist Church, 75th & Nall, Prairie Village. Visitation will be 1-2 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be private. Mr. Favreau was born May 2, 1911, in St. Paul, MN, to Willard and Margaret Suddarth Favreau. He graduated from high school in Carbondale, IL, after which he and his mother moved to Kansas City. He attended the University of Missouri where he played freshman basketball and baseball. He retired from Mohasco Industries in 1976, where he was city sales representative. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. On Veterans Day in 1997, he was one of 98 local veterans honored by the French government for his participation in D-Day and the Normandy invasion. He was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church, the Chessman Club and the University of Missouri Alumni Association. He was a former member of the K.C. Public Links Seniors and the Kansas City Floor Covering Club. He was preceded in death by a son, Allan. He is survived by his wife, Betty; son, Richard and Marita Favreau; grandsons, Evan and Sean; and by his son, Dean and Nonie Hill, and grandsons, Brooks and Dustin, of Alexandria, VA; nephew, Dr. David Fardon, Knoxville, TN; and niece Nancy Favreau Larkin, Cibolo, TX. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Asbury United Methodist Church or Animal Haven, 9800 W. 67th St., Shawnee Mission, KS 66203. (Arr- angements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel, 8201 Metcalf, (913) 648-6224) 10 Sep 2002 (former DIT-MCO and Centech employee) BERNICE "BEE" BUNESS Bernice "Bee" Buness, 77, Raytown, MO, passed away Monday, September 9, 2002, at Research Medical Center. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, September 10, with a prayer service at 7 p.m. at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel. Funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Bernadette's Catholic Church. No graveside services. In lieu of flowers, contributions are requested to the church. Bee was born March 4, 1925, in Wellington, KS. She retired from Centech, Inc. after many years of service. She was past-president of A.B.W.A. and had been an avid bowler and president of her bowling league for 40 years. She was also a member of St. Bernadette's Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her mother, Bridgetta "MeMe" Wells, and a grandson, Scott A. Shireman. She is survived by her daughter, Cheri Shireman, with whom she lived. "Maa-Ma" will also be missed by four grandchildren, Jim Shireman, Steve Shireman, Sandy Young and John Shireman, and their spouses, and 12 great-grandchildren. (Arrange- ments: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel) 20 Sep 2002 (coach and Ruth's choral music teacher at SMEast) DAN ZOLLARS Dan Zollars, 70, of Overland Park, KS, died on Wednesday, September 18, 2002. There will be visitation at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Saturday, September 21, from 10 a.m.-12 noon. A memorial service will be held at Shawnee Mission East High School Auditorium at 75th & Mission Road in Prairie Village, KS, Saturday, September 21, at 2 p.m. Dan was born February 7, 1932, in Hutchinson, KS, and attended public schools there. His formal education included the BME and MME degrees from Wichita State University, where he majored in voice and played varsity football. After graduation, he earned his Navigator Wings in the USAF. He started his teaching career in 1956 as a navigation instructor for the Air Force, and then moved to Caldwell, KS, teaching instrumental and choral music in 1958. In 1960, he moved to Newton, KS, and taught choral music, established a musical theater program and coached football. He served a term as Newton NEA President. Dan began his 25-year tenure at Shawnee Mission East High School in 1969, teaching choral music, conducting musical theater and coaching football. Later, he was named Coordinator for the Division of Fine Arts there. Dan was greatly honored when the auditorium of SM East was named the Zollars Auditorium after his retirement. He retired in 1994 with 38 years of teaching experience. As a member of Kansas Music Educator's Association (KMEA), Dan served as District I President, State Music Festival Committee Chair and State Choral Chair. He was a life member of the American Choral Directors Association and served as Kansas ACDA President. Dan conducted choirs and ensembles regularly in Kansas State High School Activities Association Music Festivals and KMEA Workshops. His choirs have performed at the Kansas Association of School Boards Convention, the Kansas Music Teacher's Association, ACDA Convention with Aaron Copland, the University of Missouri-Kansas City Choral Festivals and the National Conference on Self-Esteem. He helped organize and host the annual SM East Choral Festival which featured prominent guest conductors. The SM East Choraliers premiered choral music written for them by Jean Belmont, Mark Hayes and Gary Fletcher and sang for the Governor's Inaugural Ceremonies in Topeka. The choirs presented "A Black Christmas," with Jester Hairston for the Bicentennial Celebration and performed with the SM East Band and Drill Team for Kansas City Chiefs' games. Community and professional positions included directing church choirs in Wichita, Newton and Overland Park, guest conducting the Newton Civic Choir and Orchestra, the Kansas State University Music Clinic and the University of Kansas Mid-Western Music Camp. He was the producer for the Shawnee Mission Musical Theater in the Park. Teaching awards include the Outstanding Young Educator Award from the Newton Jaycees, the Harry Robert Wilson Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Choral Profession for Kansas ACDA and the Cynthia O'Connell Foundation Award for Excellence in Teaching for the SM Unified School District. He leaves his wife, Wilda, two children and three grandchildren. His son, Dan, and wife Cynthia live in San Antonio. His daughter, Melanie, and husband Robert, and Derrick, Brendan and Colby live in Acworth, GA. He is survived by two brothers: Marshall lives in Hutchinson, KS, and Vernon lives in Dodge City, KS. His sister, Awilda, lives in Broomfield, CO. He has many nieces and nephews: Jim Naylor, Underhill, VT, Nancy Hartsoe, Haverhill, MA, Rev. Mycherie Zimmerman, Savannah, MO, Melynn Murphy, Westminster, CO, Kim McEachern, Littleton, CO, and Kevin McEachern, Broomfield, CO. A scholarship fund is being established in Dan's memory. The fund will benefit a deserving choral music student from Shawnee Mission East High School who wishes to pursue a career in choral music teaching. Contributions can be sent in care of Shawnee Mission East High School Choral Department, 7500 Mission Rd., Prairie Village, KS 66208. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 913-451-1860) 29 Sep 2002 (member of Mission Road CofC church) WILMA A. HENRY Wilma A. Henry of Overland Park, KS, passed away September 26, 2002, at the Indian Creek Care Center. Wilma Aneen was born March 16, 1917, to John William and Anna Knight Dunagan in Mills County, IA. She graduated from Glenwood High School, Glenwood, IA, and moved to Kansas City in 1936 with her family. In December 1952 she married Lawrence L. (Bud) Henry, and they lived in San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, and Baltimore before returning to Kansas City where they had resided for 46 years. Wilma had many talents which she shared generously. She is survived by her husband. L.L. Henry; a son, Larry L. Henry and his wife, Janet of Olathe, KS; two grandchildren, Daniel L. Henry, U.S. Navy and Christine Schauf and her husband, Michael Schauf of LaCrosse, WI; a great-grandson, Griffin M. Schauf; a brother, Emil L. Dunagan and his wife, Rosemary of Kansas City; nieces, nephews and many others of her loving extended family. Visitation will be Monday, September 30, from 12noon-1:30 p.m., at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd., followed by a graveside service at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel (816) 353-1218) 29 Sep 2002 (mother of Gary Zuck - SME'59) RUTH H. ZUCK Ruth H. Zuck, 89, of Overland Park, KS, passed away September 26, 2002, at Shawnee Mission Medical Center. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, September 30, at Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee; burial in Johnson County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Sunday at the chapel. The family suggests memorial contributions to First Central Church of the Brethren, Camp Mt. Hermon or the American Heart Association. Mrs. Zuck was born November 18, 1912, in Dallas Center, IA, to Emmert C. and Annie Robins Hawbaker. She was a member of First Central Church of the Brethren, where she served as Treasurer for many years. Other memberships included Greater Kansas City Needlepoint Guild, Tomahawk Chapter of D.A.R., Alpha Delta Kappa Teacher's sorority, and Johnson County Retired Teachers. She graduated from Baker University and received her Master's Degree in School Administration from Kansas State College, Emporia, KS. Mrs. Zuck taught in the Turner District, was Vice Principal of Oak Grove, and was appointed as Principal at Morris Elementary School. During those years, Mrs. Zuck had a special interest in the area of reading. She served on many local, state, and international committees in the development of reading. As Chairman of the Reading Committee for the Turner Unified District for several years, she helped write and implement the projects of placing all new basic readers in the elementary schools, reading courses to be offered for all elementary teachers, and implementation of Computer Managed Reading Program using the Fountain Valley Teacher Support System in Reading as a diagnostic testing device of basic reading skills. Mrs. Zuck served on the Parents and Reading Committee of the International Reading Association. She presented papers concerning reading at the I.R.A. conventions. She was a member of the National and State Elementary Principals Association, the Local, State and International Reading Association and Local, State and National P.T.A. Preceding her in death were her son, Wayne J., her great-granddaughter, Audrey Elizabeth Ebbert, and sister, Gladys Royer. Survivors include her husband of 66 years, Joe, of the home, son, Dr. Gary Dean Zuck and his wife, Connie F., daughter, Glenna R. Ebbert and her husband, Charles C., grandchildren, Gene Ebbert, Scott Ebbert, Janice Black, Lisa Rogers, Chris Zuck, Shelley Bacon, Michael Zuck, and Matthew Zuck, great- grandchildren, Natalie, Laura, and Melissa Ebbert, Chad and Vicki Ebbert, Jessica, Brandon and Daniel Black, Elena Rogers, and Rylee Zuck. (Arrangements: Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, 913-631-5566) 13 Oct 2002 (mother of Roger Pilley - SMN'60) CARRIEBETH M. PILLEY Carriebeth M. Pilley, 91, of Prairie Village, KS, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2002. Visitation will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday, October 14, with services following at 2:30 p.m. in the George Hamiltons Combs Chapel of Country Club Christian Church, 6101 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64113. Carriebeth was born January 22, 1911 in Omaha, NE, to Charles S. and Carrie (McCulley) McGill. While residing in Omaha she was a violinist for seven Greater Omaha orchestras. She attended the Oberlin Conservatory of Music as an undergraduate. In 1917 she married George A. Pilley and moved to Glen Ellyn, IL where she was president of the Glen Ellyn College Club, active in P.T.A., the Glen Ellyn Women's Club and taught piano and violin. She also studied at the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago. After 1952, when moving to the Kansas City area, she studied with Ann St. John at the Conservatory of Music and also studied Suzuki piano at the University of Wisconsin and Emporia State University. She was the first teacher in Kansas City to use the Suzuki approach in teaching piano. She taught traditional piano for over 50 years and incorporated the Suzuki approach with traditional for 30 years. She was a church organist substituting in many area churches for over 40 years. She studied violin, piano and organ with Henry Cox, Louise Zabriskie and Gene Duffield and was a member of numerous musical organizations. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Additionally, she belonged to Presidents and Past Presidents Club of Greater Kansas City, American Guild of Organists, Sigma Alpha Iota Alumni Chapter (Past President), Musical Art (Past President), Kansas City Musical Club (Past President), Women's Kansas City Association for International Relations and Trade (Past President), Women's Committee for the Conservatory of Music-U.M.K.C. (Past President), and was a member of the 50-50 Class at Country Club Christian Church. Survivors include her daughter, Janice Pilley Richter; her son, Roger G. Pilley; and two grandsons, Dirk E. Richter and Brett D. Richter. Memorial contributions may be made to Country Club Christian Church. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel (913) 648-6224) 15 Oct 2002 (vice-principal of SME'60) ARTHUR W. SELVES Arthur Wayne Davis Selves, 78, Lenexa, KS, passed away on October 13, 2002, at Lakeview Village. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, October 17, 2002, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee with burial following the service at Lenexa Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday evening at the chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Overland Park Rotary Club Foundation, P.O. Box 7558, Overland Park, KS 66207. Art was born in Lewis County, MO, in 1924, to the Rev. Henry Arthur Selves and Minnie Mae (Davis) Selves. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Southeast Missouri State and received his Master of Arts degree at UMKC. Art came to the Kansas City area in 1950, and was an English teacher at Shawnee Mission Rural High School, where he met and married a fellow teacher, Pauline Simcox. They were married in December of 1952. In 1958, he was named Vice- Principal of Shawnee Mission East High School. In 1962, he was named the Principal of the newly opened Shawnee Mission West High School. He served as Principal at West until 1971, when he became the Director of Curriculum for the district. In 1973, he became the Director of Secondary Personnel for the Shawnee Mission School District and served in this position until his retirement in 1990. Art was an active member and past president of the Overland Park Rotary Club. He was selected as Rotary District Governor from 1992-93, and was named a Paul Harris Fellow. Art's surviving family includes his wife Pauline of the home, two daughters, Janet Bartlett and her husband David of Shawnee Mission, KS, and Wendy Ball and her husband Bob of Windsor, CO, and one brother Elden Selves of Kennett, MO (Arrangements: Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, 913- 631- 5566) 16 Oct 2002 (father of Chip Jackson - SME'60) ALVIS F. JACKSON Alvis F. Jackson, 90, of Lenexa, KS, died Sunday, October 13, 2002, after a brief illness in the Delmar Gardens Lenexa Nursing Facility. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, October 17, at the Shawnee Mission Memory Gardens. Family suggests memorial contributions be given to Crossroads Hospice, 7611 State Line Rd., Kansas City, MO 64114. Mr. Jackson was born September 17, 1912 in Norfolk, VA, where he graduated from Maury High School in 1930. He entered Polytech Institute in September of that year and graduated in 1934 as a chemical engineer. While working with a private company in Clifton Forge, VA, he was called to be a camp commander for the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) repairing state parks and providing employment for out- of-work young men during the 1930's severe depression. Alvis was transferred in 1940 to Ft. Monroe, VA where his two sons were born. During WWII, he served as a Major with the United States Army in Europe, climbing with his Company on D-Day the steep French cliffs of Normandy at Omaha Beach. He survived unharmed while great numbers of soldiers were killed or wounded in fierce fighting. He was honorably discharged from Army service, where he was awarded numerous medals. He was appointed Commandant of Aachen (a small town in Germany). In 1950 he joined Farmland Industries as a salesman/engineer. After his retirement from Farmland, he made his home in Overland Park but managed to travel extensively in Europe and Asia. He was a member of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program of Johnson County, where he gave significant service for more than eight years. Preceding him in death were his parents. He is survived by two sons, Michael Jackson and Alvis F. "Skip" Jackson Jr., both of Los Angeles, CA and one brother, Dr. Ralph H. Jackson of Norfolk, VA. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel, 8201 Metcalf (913) 648-6224) 06 Nov 2002 (Scout troop 97 - SME'61) ROBERT HICKEY Robert Hickey, 59, of rural Freeman, SD, died Monday, November 4, 2002, as the result of a traffic accident near Freeman Robert was born August 27, 1943, in Kansas City, MO. He grew up in Kansas City, where he received his education. He attended Corinth Elementary School in Prairie Village, KS, Indian Hills Jr. High School and Shawnee Mission East High School in Prairie Village. Robert was very active in the Boy Scouts, having earned the rank of Eagle Scout. He attended the University of Florida at Gainsville, FL. Robert enlisted in the U..S. Army and served in the 4th Division Infantry while serving in Viet Nam. Just prior to going to View Nam, he met Nancy Jo Moyer. The couple were married on May 15, 1965, in Chicago. IL. Upon receiving his honorable discharge, he began work for Allstate Insurance. Robert worked for many years, mainly in the insurance business. He was a successful salesman and was semi retired, working for Colonial Life Insurance Co. at the time of his death. The couple moved to South Dakota four years ago to be near their grandchildren. He bought a farm near Freeman SD, where he raised cattle and goats. Robert was raised in the Cherokee Christian Church in Prairie Village, KS. In later years, he had held several memberships in Evangelical Covenant Churches. Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Nancy of rural Freeman; two sons, David Hickey, of Prairie Village, KS, and Rev. Steven Hickey, of Sioux Falls, SD; his mother, Gladys Hickey, of Marion, SD, formerly of Kansas City, MO; and six grandchildren, Kyle, Natalie, Jessica, Caleb, Thomas and Kaitlyn. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Joseph Hickey in January of 1976. Funeral services will be held 7 p.m. Thursday at Harvest Church, 6820 West 26th St., Sioux Falls, SD. Interment will be in Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. The family will be present to greet friends from 7-8:30 p.m. on Wednesday at Miller Funeral Home, Valley View Chapel, Sioux Falls, SD. 08 Nov 2002 (mother of Bruce Pfuetze - SME'60) MIRIAM PFUETZE ARNOLD Miriam Pfuetze Arnold, 85, of Overland Park, died November 7, 2002, at Specialty Hospital of Mid America in Overland Park. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Saturday, November 9, 2002, at the D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf; burial in Johnson County Memorial Gardens. Friends may call upon the family from 6-8 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Community Christian Church, 4601 Main, Kansas City, MO 64112, or The American Heart Association, 6800 W. 93rd St., Overland Park, KS 66212. Miriam was born May 17, 1917, in Quincy, KS, to Earl B. and Corinne Smith Redman. Miriam grew up in Bucklin, MO, and attended the University of Kansas, where she was a music major. She was a volunteer at Trinity Lutheran Hospital for many years. Miriam sang in the choir at the Linwood Methodist Church and later at the Village Presbyterian Church. More recently, she was a member of the Community Christian Church. Miriam was an accomplished pianist and her music will be remembered by her children. Miriam was preceded in death by her first husband, Edwin "Hans" L. Pfuetze, and her second husband, Robert Arnold. Survivors include her children, Karl D. Pfuetze, M.D., and wife Mary Jane, Bruce L. Pfuetze M.D., and wife Dana of Overland Park, KS, and Rogene McCormack and husband Mike of Missoula, MT; her brothers, Charles Redman of Tyrone, NM, and John Redman of Albany, OR; grandchildren, Mark S. Pfuetze and wife, Mollie, Beth McCord and husband Jeff of St. Louis, MO, Stephan W. Pfuetze, Rebecca B. Pfuetze and Robert B. Pfuetze of Overland Park, KS; great- grandchildren, Nathan and Libby McCord, Nadia Elyse Laird. Stepchildren include Jan Sharp and husband Jim, Edie Goodell, and Linda Tidd and husband, Bill, and their families. Miriam was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and will be missed by all. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, 913-451- 1860) 27 Nov 2002 (SME'60 classmate) RICHARD LEONARD ATKINSON, 60, of Excelsior Springs, MO, passed away November 26, 2002, at his home. Cremation. Memorial services will be 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 4, at the Excelsior Springs Kingdom Hall, east of Excelsior Springs on Highway 10. Memorials may be made to the Richard L. Atkinson Memorial Fund, c/o Prichard Funeral Home, 217 W. Broadway, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024, 816-630-3131. Published in the Kansas City Star on 11/27/2002. 01 Jan 2003 (father of Mary Beth Schulzke Plante - SME'60 classmate) FRED W. SCHULZKE Fredrick William Schulzke, 88, of south Kansas City, passed away at St. Joseph Health Center on Saturday, December 28, 2002. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2003, at 3 p.m. at Kingswood, a retirement center at 10000 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO where he had been a resident since 1996. The family suggests contributions in his memory be made to The Wesley Endowment Fund at Kingswood or to the Educational Scholarship Fund, Office of Advancement at Westminster College, 501 Westminster Ave., Fulton, MO 65251. Fred was born on July 20, 1914, to Otto Fredrick and Janette Gehlmann Schulzke in St. Louis, MO. He attended school in Baden, MO and graduated in 1932 from Beaumont High School. He was the Missouri State Junior Singles tennis champion 1930 and, with Wilber Cohen Jr., won the State Doubles championship in 1931. He represented St. Louis in 1931 at the International YMCA Conference in Toronto, Canada. He graduated in 1936 from Westminster College where he was a member and past President of Phi Delta Theta fraternity and President of the Student Body. He attended law school at the University of Missouri in Columbia. Fred married Kathryn Florence Griffith of Kansas City in 1937 and began his business career with Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. He and Kay had three children. In 1950 he moved to Kansas City where he began his professional fund raising career as a partner in the firm of Campaign Associates and later President of American Campaign Services. In 1962 he became Director of Development at Research Hospital. In 1972 he joined Haney Associates of Boston and in 1979 after retiring, moved to Bella Vista, AR with his second wife, Emma Borghardt, where he served as Director of Community Relations at Bates Memorial Hospital in Bentonville, AR. He was a past president of the Optimist Club of the Landing in Kansas City, a trustee of Westminster College, member of the Bentonville Rotary Club, and active in his church, South Broadland Presbyterian and many other civic organizations. During his lifetime he met many notable people including several Presidents of the United States and Prime Ministers of England. His life history was published by his family in 2000. Preceded in death by his parents, sister, Elizabeth VanDover and wife, Emma in 2002. He is survived by daughters, Joan K. Shields, Kansas City, Mary Beth Plante, Atlanta, GA, and son, Fredrick William Jr., Memphis, TN; four granddaughters, Susan Shields Green, Ft. Worth, TX, Sally Shields Messinger, Chesterfield, MO, Stephanie Shields Cohen, Olathe, KS and Elizabeth Schulzke, Memphis, TN; and five greatgrandchildren, Jill and Ryan Messinger, Tyler Green, Mayah and Sheli Cohen. A good man, loved by family and friends, he will be greatly missed. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel (913) 648-6224) 12 January 2003 (father of Nancy Kinnell Kinney - SME'60) Carl "Barney" Kinell Carl "Barney" Kinell, 89, of Overland Park, KS, passed away Friday, January 10, 2003, at home. Private family services will be held at a later date. Cremation. Friends may call at the family home on Saturday, January 18, 2003, from 2-4 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Boy Scouts of America and Hospice of Kansas City. Barney left this message to his family and friends. To those who remain. Hey folks, don't be unhappy. This is inevitable. It's just my turn. I've enjoyed a long, healthy and happy life. Who could ask for more? If you have memories of me, I hope they are pleasant. In my many years I have had a loving family and many, many friends. Make the most of the time you have left. It could be less than you think. Barney was Treasurer of Nevel Luggage Mfg. Co., Kansas City, MO for over 40 years. He was a past president of the Sertoma Club of Kansas City and the Breakfast at Eight Club. He is survived by his wife, Jane Kinell of the home; children, Carl B. Kinell III, Buena Vista, CO and Nancy Sue Kinney, Overland Park, KS; stepchildren, Cynthia Riggins, Kansas City, MO, John Durham, Thornton, PA and Rebecca Allison, Lexington, OH; seven grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. (Arrangements: McGilley & Hoge Chapel, 8024 Santa Fe Dr., Overland Park, KS 66204 (913) 6423565) Published in the Kansas City Star on 1/12/2003. 30 January 2003 (SME'65? - brother of Janet Duncan-O'Neal - SME'60) Gary R. O'Neal Gary R. O'Neal, 55, Lenexa, KS, died Tuesday, January 28, 2003, as a result of a car accident in Sunrise Beach, MO. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, January 31, at Asbury United Methodist Church, 5400 W. 75th, Prairie Village, KS, with burial in D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Memorial Gardens. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the church. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Church or Blue Valley Industries, 1608 Prospect, Kansas City, MO 64127. Gary was born January 29, 1947, in Kansas City, MO. He graduated from the University of Kansas and received his MBA from Northwestern University. He was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity, Asbury United Methodist Church and served on many boards, including Blue Valley Industries, which is a non-profit work center for persons with developmental disabilities. His mother, Lois J. O'Neal, preceded Gary in death. Gary is survived by his wife of 32 years, Donna O'Neal, son, Kevin O'Neal, daughter and son-in-law, Amy and Greg Gurley, granddaughter, Kate Gurley, father, Farris K. O'Neal, twin brother, Larry O'Neal and his wife, Janet, sister, Janet Duncan-O'Neal and her husband, Bill, inlaws, Susan and Chris Ashley, Dale and Dawn Hauser, Vernon and Barb Hauser, a niece and many nephews. Gary enjoyed spending time at the Lake of the Ozarks and was a big fan of KU Basketball. He will be missed by his loving family and many friends. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, 913-4511860) 08 February 2003 (former concertmaster of Medical Arts Symphony) Mary Catherine Colglazier Dr. Mary Catherine Colglazier, 82, of Lee's Summit, Missouri, passed away Friday, February 7, 2003, in Kansas City, Missouri. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 11, 2003, at Christ the King Catholic Church, 8510 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, Missouri. Visitation will be 10-11 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be private in Mt. Washington Forever Cemetery, Independence, Missouri. She is survived by her chosen family. Two sisters, Carolyn Ford of Lee's Summit and Liz Schreiber of Overland Park, Kansas, one brother, Kenneth Ford and wife, Betty of Overland Park, Kansas and numerous nieces and nephews. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, Mary Colglazier was the daughter and only child of a physician and a musician. Her father, Dr. Bernard T. Colglazier, was in general practice, was staff physician at the Armour Meat Packing Company in Kansas City, Kansas and was an amateur violinist. Her mother, Nellie Colglazier, was a graduate in violin from the Horner Institute, which later joined with the Kansas City Conservatory of Music, which is now part of the University of Music-Kansas City. She taught violin and had her own orchestra in the silent movie theatres. Nellie later became a medical technologist, and worked in the hematology laboratory at the KU Medical Center until she retired. Mary Colglazier began studying piano and then the violin at a young age and won a scholarship at the Kansas City Conservatory. She also spent time making house calls with her father. "I remember the thrill of seeing a stained slide of M. tuberculosis from one of his patients when I was quite young," She said. Though she remained committed to her study of the violin, she knew early on that she wanted to be a doctor. She was a student in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at KU and graduated with a degree in bacteriology in 1941. After earning her bachelors degree, she spent a year at the KU Medical Center becoming a registered medical technologist to help finance her way through medical school. Her father died when she was in her junior year of college, but she was able to continue her schooling with the help of her mother, who went to work making B29 bombers at the North American Bomber Plant in the Fairfax district of Kansas City, Kansas. In 1942, Mary entered medical school and during the same period was able to complete work for her master's degree in bacteriology in 1944 and her medical doctor degree in 1945 at the KU Medical Center. Due to research she did for her master's thesis, she was honored with membership in the Sigma Xi scientific research fraternity. Mary was an exchange intern at the University Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. She then returned to KU Medical Center to complete her residency in internal medicine in 1949, followed by a cardiovascular fellowship. She then went into practice with a local cardiologist who was on the staff at KU Medical Center. In the early 1950's she went into solo practice of internal medicine and was an instructor in the Department of Internal Medicine at KU Medical Center and Kansas City General Hospital. She was on the staff at a number of hospitals in the Kansas City area. She was a member of a number of specialty groups including the American College of Physicians, American College of Cardiology, American College of Chest Physicians, American Society of Internal Medicine, American Holistic Medicine Association and the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis. She was a charter member and concertmaster of the Medical Arts Symphony at KU Medical Center and was quite active in playing chamber music. She served on the school of fine arts advisory board of Kansas University. Because of her love for the Medical Arts Symphony it is suggested that donations be sent in her honor to Medical Arts Symphony, 11315 Applewood Dr., Kansas City, Missouri 64134. (Arrangements: Mt. Washington Forever Funeral Home, 614 Brookside, Independence, MO (816) 252-4141) 10 February 2003 (mother of David Moak - SME'60) Isabella C Moak Isabella C. Moak, 93, Prairie Village, KS, died Sunday, February 9, 2003. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, February 12, at Johnson County Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel. Memorial contributions to American Heart Association. Mrs. Moak graduated from Iowa State with a B.A. in Liberal Arts, and was a member of both the American Association of University Women, and the First Wednesday Bridge Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry L. Moak. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 913-4511860) 22 February 2003 (drafting teacher and employer at Kansas University) Baer, Charles J. "Cub" Memorial services for Charles "Cub" J. Baer, 84, will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 25, 2003, at St. Margaret's Episcopal Church in Lawrence, KS. The family will greet friends immediately following the service. He died February 20, 2003, at his home in Lawrence. Professor Baer was born July 17, 1918, in Topeka, KS, the son of Charles J. and Arline Baer. He grew up and attended school in Topeka, before attending the University of Kansas, from which he graduated in 1941. He was a member of Delta Upsilon and Theta Tau fraternities. During World War II, he served as an artillery officer and in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations. He subsequently served in the reserves and retired as a Lt. Colonel. He then joined the Kansas University faculty, the first World War II veteran to do so. In the Department of Mechanical Engineering, he held the positions of instructor and assistant and associate professor and was appointed to the rank of professor in 1964. He was the author or co-author of three engineering textbooks, one of which was reprinted in Japan. Following his retirement in 1983, he assisted in the writing of a History of the School of Engineering. He was a member and past chairman of the Lawrence Traffic and Safety Commission, past co-chairman of the United Way drive and past president of the Lawrence Kiwanis Club. Professor Baer married Mary "Molly" Tanner on November 22, 1945, in Kansas City. She survives of the home. Other survivors include two daughters, Sandra Dorn of Redwood Valley, CA, and Katherine Harris of Centennial, CO; a sister, Beth Skaggs of Pratt, KS; and four grandsons. The family suggests memorial contributions to The Kansas University Charles J. Baer Scholarship Fund or St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, c/o Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th St., Lawrence, KS 66044. 14 March 2003 (SME'60 classmate) Terry Stone S. Terrence "Terry" Stone, 61, of Overland Park, died March 12, 2003, at his home. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 15, 2003, at the Rolling Hills Presbyterian Church, 9300 Nall, Overland Park. Terry's family and friends are invited to gather from 6-8 p.m. Friday at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the S.T. Stone Memorial Fund for architectural students who excel in art. Donations may be sent to the School of Architecture and Urban Design, Dean John Gaunt, 146 S. Jayhawk Blvd., Lawrence, KS 66045. Terry was born January 19, 1942, in Kansas City, MO, to Wallace "Tom" and Esther Stone. Terry was a graduate of the University of Kansas with a bachelor's degree in architecture. Terry was a partner in the architectural firm of McCoy, Hutchinson and Stone of Kansas City. He also served as a visiting professor of architecture at Montana State University in Bozeman, MT, and the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, NM. In recent years, Terry was the sole proprietor of Stoneworks, a business showcasing his artwork, particularly metal sculptures and paintings. Terry received an Allied Arts Award and several Honor Awards from the Kansas City Chapter of the AIA, a design award from the Kansas City, MO, Parks and Recreation Department, and urban design awards from the City of Kansas City, MO. Terry and his partners received the Louis I. Kahn Citation for the Law School at the University of Missouri at Columbia and an honor award for their entry in the competition for the Pompideau Center in Paris, France; their entry was exhibited in the Louvre. Terry was a member of Rolling Hills Presbyterian Church, the University of Kansas Alumni Association, and the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards. He served for several years on the Overland Park Board of Building Code Appeals. Survivors include his wife, Joanne, of the home; daughter, Sara and her husband, Keith Harrison; daughter, Lisa and her husband, Pat Butler; four grandsons; mother, Esther Stone; and brother, Timothy Stone. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, 913-4511860) 17 March 2003 (aunt of Dorothy) Neva G. Kelly Neva G. Kelly, 75, Tucson, AZ, (formerly of Fairway, KS), passed away March 5, 2003. Services were held in Denver, CO, on March 12, 2003. Neva was born May 2, 1927, the daughter of Tom and Hazel Ginn. She is survived by her husband, Clarence Kelly, Tucson, AZ; three children, Richard Kelly, Merriam, KS, Michael Kelly, Denver, CO, and Nancy Franks, Denver, CO; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. 19 March 2003 (former wife of Bill Crick - cousin) Thelma Crick Sunderland Thelma Crick Sunderlanddied March 17, 2003, at her home in Kansas City, MO, with her family at her side. The family will receive friends at a memorial gathering from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, March 20, 2003, at Newcomer's Stine & McClure Chapel, 3235 Gillham Plaza. A small graveside service for family will be held at Forest Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Wayside Waifs, Shepherds Center or the Liberty Memorial in honor of her husband. Paul Sunderland, a Naval veteran of World War I. Thelma was born October 6, 1916, in Springfield, MO the daughter of Charles and Mary Ellen Bates Stuart, the eighth of nine children. Thelma's mother and infant sister died in 1918. Thelma married William R. "Bill" Crick at Washington Square Church, Greenwich Village, NY, on August 8, 1944. During the war, while Bill was stationed in New York City, Thelma remained at Ft. Leavenworth, KS, as a dental hygienist. In 1946, Thelma and Bill Crick opened Crick Camera Shop in Brookside. When Bill died in October 1961, Thelma returned to work and was a responsible, dynamic business woman. She remembered every name and face of customers including white-haired sixty-somethings who had not been in the shop since high school. She loved her work. She retired in 1999, because of failing health. The business is active today, run by her family and others, keeping the traditions started by Bill and Thelma. Before Bill's death, Thelma devoted her time to her children, Gayle, Stuart and Dana. Our Mother read to us starting as infants and engaged us in activities to enrich our lives and seek knowledge in art and music with trips to museums, the zoo, Bible camp, summer camp, away from home camp and many family vacations. Thelma was a Boy Scout and Girl Scout leader, room Mother, involved in her children's activities. She celebrated her children with simple birthday parties, the same for each every year that are still remembered by our friends from grade school. With each of her children, everyone in the Third grade was invited to lunch at our home, individually; no one was ever left out. She despised the word exclusive. There were no color barriers other than her maddening preference to color in the lines. We didn't. Thelma's life was full of joy on June 10, 1967. She married Paul Sunderland, father of Robert and wife, Terri and James P Sunderland and his wife, Esther; five grandchildren and now eight greatgrandchildren. We will miss her dearly, along with her Thelmaisms. She was a great cook, gardener, seamstress, artist, house painter and generally great Mom with her ability to laugh, see out the back of her head, enjoy travel and gather the courage to take us to the Beatles, go to movies we insisted she and Paul see: Easy Rider and Help. They preferred Dr. Zhivago and felt Lara's Theme was "Their Song." Thelma was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, four sisters, her husband, Bill Crick and their beloved son, Stuart Crick. She is survived by her dear Paul Sunderland and his family and her two daughters, Gayle Crick and her husband, Bill Thomas and Dana Crick; her sister, Mary Elsie Williams, formerly of Spencer, IA, now of San Francisco, CA; nephew, Jack Mooney and his wife, Marianna; stepson, William F. Crick; and many nieces, nephews and special friends. We thank the many people who cared for Thelma over the last few years. We are so grateful for Thelma to be without pain and now gathered in the warmth of those gone before her. Thelma's serenity and peace will only be interrupted by the joyful noise of four excited granddogs. (Arrangements: Newcomer's Stine & McClure Chapel, 3235 Gillham Plaza, Kansas City, MO, 816-931-7777) April 29, 2003 (Park University) John R. Sanders Ph.D. John Richard Sanders, Ph.D., 55, of Riverside, MO, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2003, at North Kansas City Hospital. Visitation services will be held at the Sanders' home from 5:30-7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29, 2003. A memorial service will be held in the Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel, 8700 N.W. River Park Dr., Parkville, MO, Wednesday, April 30, at 11 a.m. Born in Tulsa, OK, John received his undergraduate degree from the University of Arkansas in 1969, and received a Ph.D. from the University of Mississippi in 1987. John spent his life as an educator, a published researcher and respected chemist. His passion for education led him to serve as Dean of Undergraduate Studies and Associate Professor of Chemistry at Park University, where he was first employed in 1993. John is survived by his mother, Margaret Sanders of Florence, AL; his wife, Carol Sanders of Riverside, MO; and son, Richard of Renton, WA. John also leaves behind his sister, Patty Ferry of Florence, AL; and four grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Park University for the John R. Sanders Scholarship Fund. For more information, please call 816-584-6816. (Arr.: Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 816-313-1677) http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=1016098 Barber, Margaret Stepp (Kurka) (mother of Anne Barber - SME'60) Margaret Stepp Barber (Kurka), 85, of Prairie Village, KS, passed away May 12, 2003. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, May 19, 2003, at the Park Lawn South Chapel, Hillcrest Road at 83rd Street. The family will receive friends following the service. The family requests no flowers and suggests memorial contributions to the Shepherd's Center, 5200 Oak, Kansas City, MO 64112 or to the St. Luke's Hospital Foundation, 800 W. 47th St., Kansas City, MO 64112, or to the charity of your choice. Margaret was born April 4, 1918 in Cherryvale, KS. She attended a oneroom school house located on her family's farm and later traveled by inter-urban from Cherryvale to Parsons, KS to attend high school. She graduated from St. Luke's School of Nursing and later received her BSN degree from St. Teresa's Academy. She received her Master's degree in hospital administration from St. Louis University. Margaret's career spanned 22 years with the Midwest Hospital Association, retiring as executive director in 1977. After retiring on a Friday, she began work as a volunteer the following Monday with the Shepherd Center at Central United Methodist Church where she remained until three years ago. She was also a supporter of her husband's activities with the Shriners' Hospital Program. Survivors include her husband, John Kurka of the home; her daughter, Anne Briginshaw, Overland Park; and two grandchildren, Wendy Pepper and Glen Briginshaw. (Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home (816) 523-1234) Published in the Kansas City Star on 5/16/2003. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=1039228 Bernice Bethard Wiglesworth (mother in law of Judy Eggenberger Wiglesworth - SME-60) Bernice Bethard Wiglesworth, 81, of Shawnee, KS, passed away Friday, May 23, 2003, after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease and recently diagnosed multiple myeloma. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, at McGilley & Hoge Memorial Chapel, 8024 Santa Fe Drive, Overland Park, KS; with private family burial services to follow. Friends may call from 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the McGilley & Hoge Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to the KU Med Volunteer Services, 3901 Rainbow, Kansas City, KS 66160. Bernice was born on July 23, 1921, in Kansas City, KS, the daughter of James and Wilhelmina Reed Bethard. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, James Bethard of California, Everett Bethard of Pretty Prairie, KS, and George Bethard of Kansas City, MO, and three sisters, Ethyl Johnson of DeSoto, KS, Gertrude Phillips and Gladys Hill of Kansas City, KS. A lifelong volunteer, Bernice gave of her time and herself to the community, friends and family. Always active in the school and after school activities of her five children (Cub Scout Den Mother and Boy Scouts,) she later devoted many hours to the service of the American Red Cross, the Kansas State Historical Society, the Shawnee Indian Mission Historical Society and the KU Med Volunteer Services. She gave over 16,000 hours of her time in service to KU Med and for many years, all babies born in December at KU Med left the hospital in red flannel stockings handmade by Bernice. She served one term as a Kansas Arts Commissioner. She and her husband, Jasper, were active in many vintage car activities including the Horseless Carriage Club and the Veteran Motor Car Club of America. She is survived by her childhood sweetheart and husband of nearly 63 years, Jasper Wiglesworth; five children, Glen Wiglesworth and wife, Judy of Plymouth, MA, Bernice Lindley and husband, Bill of Overland Park, KS, Tim Wiglesworth and wife, Janet of Fairway, KS, Barbara Berg and husband, Bill of Leawood, KS, and David Wiglesworth and wife, Susie of Lenexa, KS; 12 grandchildren, Deborah Underwood, Brian Wiglesworth, Curtis Wiglesworth, Richard Lindley, Karen Wyatt, Christine Arnett, J.T. Wiglesworth, Dawn Gensler, David Lee Wiglesworth, Phillip Wiglesworth, Scott Wiglesworth and Robert J. Wiglesworth; and five great-grandchildren, David Michael Wiglesworth, Clinton Underwood, Lucia Underwood, Jack Gensler and Tony Gensler. Although small in stature, Bernice was a dynamo, never idle and fiercely loyal to family and friends. All who knew and loved her were enriched by her life. (Arrangements: McGilley & Hoge, 913642-3565) Published in the Kansas City Star on 5/26/2003. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=1054873 Harry H. Segraves (father in law of Jeanette Yeubanks Segraves - SME'60) Harry H. Segraves, 87, Overland Park, KS. (formerly of Mission, KS.) passed away, Saturday, May 31, 2003 at the St. Joseph Health Center, Kansas City, MO. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 3, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Burial in the Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Friends may call from 9-10 a.m. Tuesday at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Abdallah Shrine Children's Committee, 5300 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS 66202. Mr. Sergraves was born June 26, 1915 in Kansas City, MO, to Rich and Jenny (Helander) Segraves and was a lifelong area resident. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during WWII. Mr. Segraves was part owner and operator of Barnards on the Plaza. He was a past commander of American Legion Rosedale 346 and was also a member of the Rosedale Masonic Lodge 333, Abdallah Shrine Temple and past officer of the Johnson County Shrine Club. Mr. Segraves was also a past president of the Plaza Kiawanis Club and past officer of the Plaza Business Men's Assoc. He had been a very active volunteer for the Trinity Lutheran Hospital and later the Menorah Medical Center. In 1995 he was Volunteer of the Year at Trinity Lutheran Hospital. On August 15, 1988, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ina M. (Bertina) Segraves. Survivors include his two sons, Harold E. Segraves and his wife, Jeanette, Camdenton, MO and Carl L. Segraves and his wife, Jeanne, Olathe, KS; sister-in-law, Dixie Wade, Shawnee; KS; three grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. (Arrangements: Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, 913-631-5566) Published in the Kansas City Star on 6/1/2003. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=1096670 William John Slayton Sr. (friend from KU days) William John "Jerry" Slayton Sr., 61, of Lamoni, IA, formerly of Independence, MO, passed away Sunday on Father's Day, June 15, 2003, at his home. He was born on February 2, 1942 to William Maurice and Jennie Mae (Cochran) Slayton in Kansas City, MO. Jerry attended school and grew up in Independence and graduated from William Chrisman High School. He later graduated from Kansas University in Lawrence, KS and receive his Ph.D. in German at Rice University in Houston, TX. On June 6, 1964 he was united in marriage to Gloria Cummins. After their marriage they lived in Houston, TX and in 1969 they moved to Lamoni, IA, where they made their home. Jerry was a German Professor at Graceland University in Lamoni for 34 years, retiring in June of this year. He was also an interpreter for the U.S. Ambassador of East Germany before it was dissolved in 1989. Jerry was a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints where he served as elder and interpreter. He is survived by his wife, Gloria of the home; two sons, John and wife, Jeanie, Independence, MO and Paul and wife, Gina, stationed in Georgia; seven grandchildren, John, Christian, Samuel, Sarah, Rachel, Rebekah and Heather; other relatives and many friends. Private graveside service and burial was held at Mound Grove Cemetery, Independence, MO. (Arrangements: Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Gower, MO) Published in the Kansas City Star on 6/18/2003. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=1137523 James Riggs Marolf (cousin) James Riggs Marolf, 88, Belton, MO, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2003, at Foxwood Springs, Raymore, MO. Visitation will be 10-11 a.m. Monday, July 7, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel, Kansas City, MO, where funeral service will begin at 11 a.m.; burial in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Mr. Marolf was born February 20, 1915, in Deepwater, MO. From 1961 to 1965, he co-owned Blue Springs Bowl. He was employed by Remington Arms Ammunition from 1965 until he retired in 1982. He was a member of the Grandview Historical Society and the First Baptist Church of Grandview. He is survived by his wife, Leona Marolf of the home; daughter, Connie and husband, Mike Neal, of Peculiar, MO; brother, Paul Marolf of Leeton, MO; six grandchildren; and 17 greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Dorothy Jean Brandom Roseman; brothers, Kenneth Marolf and LeRoy Marolf; and parents, John and Esther Marolf. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel) Published in the Kansas City Star on 7/5/2003. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=1142341 Jasper G. Wiglesworth (father-in-law of Judy Eggenberger Wiglesworth - SME'60) Jasper G. Wiglesworth, 81, of Shawnee, KS, passed away Friday, July 4, 2003, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, at McGilley & Hoge Memorial Chapel, 8024 Santa Fe Drive, Overland Park, KS, with private family burial services to follow. Friends may call 7:00-8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the McGilley & Hoge Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to KU Med Volunteer Services, 3901 Rainbow, Kansas City, KS 66160. Jasper was born on January 8, 1922 in Kansas City, KS, the son of Grover Cleveland and Charlotte Yulich Wiglesworth. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Louie Wiglesworth, Edward Wiglesworth and Michael Wiglesworth, all of Kansas City. On May 23, 2003, he lost his "little angel", Bernice, his beloved wife of almost 63 years. For over fifty years, Jasper owned and operated Wiglesworth Truck Co. He was an army veteran of WWII. He, Bernice and children and grandchildren toured the country in their vintage cars; many were award winners. He was a member of Horseless Carriage Club, Veteran Motor Car Club of America, Rosedale Optimists Club, Shawnee Chamber of Commerce and Lake Quivira Country Club. He is survived by his five children: Glen Wiglesworth and wife, Judy, of Plymouth, MA, Bernice Lindley and husband, Bill, of Overland Park, KS, Tim Wiglesworth and wife, Janet, of Fairway, KS, Barbara Berg and husband, Bill, of Leawood, KS, and David Wiglesworth and wife, Susie, of Lenexa, KS; twelve grandchildren: Deborah Underwood, Brian Wiglesworth, Curtis Wiglesworth, Richard Lindley, Karen Wyatt, Christine Arnett, J.T. Wiglesworth, Dawn Gensler, David Lee Wiglesworth, Phillip Wiglesworth, Scott Wiglesworth and Robert J. Wiglesworth; six great grandchildren: David Michael Wiglesworth, Clinton Underwood, Lucia Underwood, Jack Gensler, Tony Gensler and Katelyn Wyatt; four sisters: Betty Decker of Kansas City, KS, Adelene Decker of Shawnee, KS, Lois Wiglesworth and Shirley Bowman of Pomona, KS; brother David Wiglesworth of Kansas City, KS; and numerous nieces and nephews. Family and friends fondly remember Jasper as a spirited optimist, who loved life, laughed easily and lived each day to its fullest. (Arrangements: McGilley & Hoge Chapel, 913-642-3565) Published in the Kansas City Star on 7/7/2003. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=1157906 Toni Gene Sena (wife of Larry Denny - SME'60) Toni Gene Sena, 46, of Kansas City, MO, passed away July 10, 2003, at Research Medical Center. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Sunday, July 13, at Kansas City Funeral Directors. Cremation following memorial service which will be 11 a.m. Thursday, July 24, 2003, at the All Souls Unitarian Church, 4501 Walnut, K.C., MO, (one block East of 45th and Main.) Memorial contributions to Laurie Sena Gehrke or Ben Hensley, c/o UMB Bank, 7901 Wornall Rd., K.C. MO 64114. Toni loved her family, garden, friends and bicycling. She was a wonderful wife, mother, daughter, sister and sister-in-law. Toni attended UMKC and graduated in 1978, become a Registered Pharmacist. At the time of her death, she worked as Clinical Manager at Advance PCS. Toni was an avid bicyclist and runner who had completed three marathons. She was a member of the Kansas City Bicycle Club, the Kansas City Ski Club, Entrenous Investment Club and Bookworms Book Club. She was also a master gardener. Toni married Larry Denny in November 1997, and he survives. She is also survived by son, Ben Hensley; mother, Barbara Sena; sister, Laura Sena Gehrke and husband, Jon; sister-in-law, Joanne Cantril and husband, Jack; mother-in-law, Elizabeth Denny; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Eugene "Gene" Sena. Toni will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. She was a kind and gentle soul, a very good person. "She was my best friend" her husband, Larry commented. (Arrangements: Kansas City Funeral Directors) Published in the Kansas City Star on 7/13/2003. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=1162453 Rebecca A. Newcomer (classmate - SME'60) Rebecca A. Newcomer, 61, of Lake Quivira, KS, died Monday, July 14, 2003. A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, at the Lake Quivira Clubhouse. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Turning Point-Becky Newcomer Endowment Fund, P.O. Box 10486, Kansas City, MO 64171. Becky was born in Akron, OH, and spent her early childhood in Minneapolis, MN. She graduated from Shawnee Mission East High School and the University of Colorado, Boulder. Becky worked as an elementary school teacher and later as co-manager of Pierre Deux on the Country Club Plaza. Most recently, she was owner of Twin Mill Farm in Shawnee, KS. Becky was involved with USTA League Tennis; the Longview Horse Trials; the Mission Valley Hunt; the Junior League of Kansas City, MO; and the Johnson County Master Gardener program. She also was involved in many organizations and community activities at her home in Lake Quivira. Becky is survived by her husband, Frank III (Chip); her daughter and son-inlaw, Courtney and John Nelson of Shawnee; her son, Trent, of Fort Collins, CO; her two grandchildren, Nick and Britton Nelson; and her brother, Bill Bradley and his wife, Susan, of Wayzata, MN. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, 913-451-1860) Published in the Kansas City Star on 7/15/2003. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=1179864 Jack G. Wilt (father of Jack Wilt - SME'60) Jack G. Wilt of Overland Park, KS, died July 20, 2003. A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, 2003, at the D.W. Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel, 8201 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS. Private family inurnment. Jack was born in Bayonne, NJ, to Jack Sr. and Helen Wilt. Jack is survived by a son, Jack Wilt III, and his wife, Diane, McKinney, TX; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a companion of many years, Lucille Withrow. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel, 8201 Metcalf, 913-648-6224) Published in the Kansas City Star on 7/22/2003. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=1182618 Glenn Allen Brown (Rush & West salesman) http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=1217707 Milfred D. Proffitt (brother-in-law of Dorothy's father) Mr. Milfred D. Proffitt, 87, Dennis, KS, formerly of Knoxville, MO, passed away August 3, 2003, in Joplin, MO. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 7, at Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, Parsons, KS (620) 421-9000. Burial in Harmony Grove Cemetery. Family will receive friends 7-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials to Dennis United Methodist Church or Alzheimer's Association. Published in the Kansas City Star on 8/6/2003. http://wire.dailynews.net/parsonssun/obit/articles/proffitt080403.html Milfred D. Proffitt (brother-in-law of Dorothy's father) DENNIS - Milfred D. Proffitt, 87, of Dennis died at 1:51 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 3, 2003, at St. John's Regional Medical Center in Joplin from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle accident at U.S. 400 near Gray Road Friday afternoon. His wife, Edna, preceded him in death on March 29, 1998. The service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home with the Rev. Lewis O. Smith officiating. Burial will be in Harmony Grove Cemetery near Dennis with military honors given by the Brown-Bishop Post No. 704, Veteran of Foreign Wars, Parsons. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Dennis United Methodist Church or to the Alzheimer's Disease Association and may be left at or mailed to the funeral home, 405 Main, Parsons. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=1382036 Merle E. Wilson (Rod's friend) Merle E. "Gene" Wilson, 71, Grandview, MO, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2003. Cremation. Friends are invited to honor Gene at a celebration of life being held 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, September 17, in the Goodwin Faith Center at First Baptist Church of Grandview, 1416 Main, Grandview, MO. The family suggests memorial contributions to the church. Gene was a grocer, a fitness center owner, runner, weight lifter and committed Christian. He loved his family, welcoming each child and grandchild with joy. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Carolyn of the home; daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl & Roy Obermiller; son and daughter-in-law, Mark & Teresa Wilson; eight grandchildren (with one more expected soon); brother and sister-in-law, Jim & Lou Wilson; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emmit & Fannie Wilson. Gene was well-known as a distance runner, qualifying for the Boston marathon, and as a weight lifter. He also had excelled in photography and growing roses. Gene served the U.S. Army with distinction in the Korean War. He had been a Sunday School teacher and deacon at First Baptist, Grandview. He is loved by his family and respected by his friends. His was a life well lived and a death with dignity. (Arr.: Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 816-3131677) Published in the Kansas City Star on 9/9/2003. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=1400637 Delphus N. Barrett (member of Mission Road CofC church) Delphus N. Barrett, 95, of Raytown, MO, formerly of Mission, KS, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2003, at the Hidden Lake Care Center in Raytown, MO. Graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 17, 2003, at the Mound Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1-1:30 p.m. Wednesday prior to the service at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Del was born in Independence, MO on March 7, 1908. He worked for Blue Valley Iron Foundry and retired as a foreman after working 42 years. He was a member of Christ Church. Del was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Olive G. Barrett in 1999. Survivors include two sisters, Sybil Mallory of Gravois Mills, MO and Margaret Hatmon of Independence, MO. (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel) Published in the Kansas City Star on 9/16/2003. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=1414831 Johanna Margaret Skaptason (mother of Jim Skaptason - SME'60) Johanna Margaret Skaptason, 81, of Leawood, KS, passed away September 15, 2003, at St. Joseph Health Center. Visitation with the family will be from 1-2 p.m., followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, September 24, 2003, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, 10901 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS, where we will celebrate her life. Margaret was born on a farm near Wynyard, Saskatchewan, Canada, August 21, 1922 and at the age of five moved with her family to Winnipeg, Manitoba. In 1941 she married Johann Skapti Skaptason, who at the time was serving in the Canadian Army. In 1952, the family moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota where they became American citizens. In 1958, they moved to Prairie Village, Kansas. In 1963, the family moved to 120th Terrace and Mission Road in Leawood, KS, where they have resided to date. Margaret always had open arms for any person or cause in need of help. For many years she was a very active member of the Kansas City Chapter of People to People International, (PTPI) founded by President Eisenhower, Joyce Hall and Bob Hope. For 21 years she and her husband sponsored International Officers attending yearlong training at the Fort Leavenworth Staff and Command College. This included sponsoring the first Russian Officer invited to attend the college. For 12 years, she was Chairperson of the committee responsible for finding and matching Kansas City Sponsors with about 100 International Officers from 75 to 80 countries each year. In 1990 she was awarded a Special Eisenhower Centenary Award at the PTPI Annual International Conference in Washington, D.C. on the 100th anniversary of his birth. Similar awards have been given to Mother Teresa and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. She was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation for Patriotic Civilian Service by the U.S. Army. Although she was not a member of her husband's Leawood Lions Club, she hosted many Lions Club fund raising dinners in her home, often hosting as many as 80 guests. The Salvation Army was her favorite charity and they usually were the beneficiaries of her dinners. She has for many years been an active member and hard worker in the Magna Carta Chapter of the Daughters of the British Empire. She was a founding member of The Icelandic Association in Kansas City. Margaret is survived by and grieved for by her husband of 62 years; son James Leslie and his wife Trish of Northern Virginia and daughter Sandra Troehler and her husband Gene of Leawood and granddaughters Lt. Liza Carr, a doctor of clinical psychology in the U.S. Navy stationed in Italy and Laura Ann Troehler, a student at Blue Valley North High School. Please, in lieu of flowers, send any donations to the Leawood Lions Foundation, noting Margaret Skaptason Salvation Army Fund, c/o Tom Hogard, 9617 Lee Blvd., Leawood, KS 66206. (Arrangements: the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee (913) 631-5566) Published in the Kansas City Star on 9/21/2003. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=1566093 Robert A. Ballantyne (member of Mission Road Community of Christ) Robert A. Ballantyne, 83, of Kansas City, MO, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2003, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, November 4 at Community of Christ Church, 79th and Mission Rd, Prairie Village, KS, where a funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 5 at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. Mr. Ballantyne was born October 20, 1920, in Page, NE. He retired from Westport High School in 1986, where he was a Business School teacher. He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Bonnie (Keener) Ballantyne. Survivors include children Tracy Yingtavorn, David Ballantyne and wife Joyce, Gayle Funk and husband Jerry, Robin Smyers, John Ballantyne, and wife Cheryl, and Mark Ballantyne; 14 grandchildren; brothers Roy Norris and James Ballantyne; and sister Carlotta Sinclair. (Arr. Mt. Moriah and Freeman Chapel, 816-942-2004) Published in the Kansas City Star on 11/3/2003. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=1601890 Mary Theresa Coffman (mother of niece Colleen May) Mary Theresa Coffman, 54, of Kansas City, MO, passed away November 10, 2003. Services will be 6:30 p.m. Friday, November 14, 2003, at McGilley & George Funeral Home, Belton Chapel. Contributions may be made to Wayside Waifs or Friends of the Zoo. Mary was born January 8, 1949, in Kansas City, MO. She was a lifelong resident of the area. Mary is survived by her husband, Johnnie Coffman of the home; mother, Theresa Coffman of Belton, MO; son, Jason Wayne Coffman of Kansas City, MO; daughters, Colleen May of Grandview, MO, and Amy Coffman of Lathrop, MO; brothers, John Coffman of Belton, MO, and Joe Coffman of Overland Park, KS; and four grandsons. (Arrangements: McGilley & George Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 611 Chestnut, Belton, MO 64012, 816322-2995) Published in the Kansas City Star on 11/14/2003. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=1607451 Thomas Jackson Medlin (father of Tom Medlin - DITMCO CED technician) Thomas Jackson Medlin, 96, Raytown, MO, passed away November 14, 2003. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Monday, November 17 at the Grandview Chapel. Graveside services 11 a.m. Tuesday at Belton Cemetery. Thomas was born June 5, 1907, in New Eddington, AR. He was a farmer all of his life and worked building Army bases in California during WWII. Thomas was a member of the 7th Day Adventist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife Ada and is survived by sister Frances Norris, Clarkston, WA; two sons, Thomas, Kansas City, MO, and Joel, Raytown, MO; daughter Lavon Farris, Grand Junction, CO; granddaughter Sherri Mason, Grand Junction, CO, and two greatgrandchildren, Rio and Autumn Mason. (Arr. McGilley & George Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 12913 Grandview Rd., Grandview, MO, 64030, 816-9660250) Published in the Kansas City Star on 11/16/2003. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=1622234 William "Bill" Mullins (father of Gary Mullins - DITMCO Marketing manager) William "Bill" Mullins, 88, passed away November 19, 2003, at his home in Raytown, with his family at his side. Services will be 3 p.m. Saturday, November 22, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel, where the family will receive visitors 2-3 p.m.; burial in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. Bill was born February 22, 1915, in Independence, MO, to William and Effie Mullins. He grew up and attended school in Salem, NE. He moved to the Kansas City area at the age of 18, when word of his success as a high school baseball pitcher reached the General Motors Assembly Plant and he was offered employment and a pitching position on the company's baseball team. He retired as Fire Marshal from General Motors following 37 years of service. He was a 50-year-plus member of the Blue Ridge Boulevard United Methodist Church. Bill remained active into his 80s, enjoying gardening, hunting, fishing, golfing, and cheering for his grandchildren's sports teams. Bill was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Marjorie, of the home; a son, Gary Mullins and wife, Cindy, Lake Tapawingo, MO; three daughters, Carol Cole and husband, Jerry, Jackson, TN, Susan Park and husband, Doug, Lee's Summit, MO, and Joan Mullins, Overland Park, KS; eight grandchildren, Craig Cole, Kit Harrison, Jeff Mullins, Greg Mullins, Steven Mullins, Jenny Park, Christy Park and Ashley Mullins; and four great-grandchildren, Bailey Mullins, Keegan Mullins, Thomas Cole and Molly Cole. The family wishes to extend its heartfelt gratitude to the home healthcare providers who skillfully and lovingly cared for Bill during his final illness. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel, 816-353-1218) Published in the Kansas City Star on 11/21/2003. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=1632994 David William Butts (SMN'58) David William Butts, 63, Leawood, KS, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2003, at his home after being diagnosed with cancer in September. The family will greet friends 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 26 at Colonial Presbyterian Church, 9500 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO. The Memorial Service will begin at 11:30 a.m. at the Church, followed by interment at Johnson County Memorial Gardens. David was born August 8, 1940, in Mexico, MO, lived in Moberly, MO, and moved to Kansas City in 1952. He attended Corinth and Somerset Grade Schools in Shawnee Mission and graduated from Shawnee Mission North High School in 1958, where he played Football and ran track as a sprinter. Some of his track records still stand. He continued his track career at the University of Missouri-Columbia where he graduated from the Business School in 1962 and was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. He spent time in the National Guard and began law school at the University of Missouri in 1963. David completed his Juris Doctor in 1966, married Sharon Stephenson in August of that same year, and joined the Kansas City firm of Smith, Schwegler, Swartzman, and Winger. In 1976 the firm became Smith, Gill, Fisher, and Butts. He served as the Managing Partner from 1988 until 1994. The firm merged with Bryan Cave in 1995, where he continued until now. David served on the board of Midwest Research Institute, the Full Employment Council of greater Kansas City, and the Kansas City and American Bar Associations. He was Chairman of Christian Education at South Broadland Presbyterian Church, served on the Joan Davis School Board and President of the Cloisters Homes Association. His memberships included Colonial Presbyterian Church and the Kansas City Club, Leawood and Loch Lloyd Country Clubs. He is survived by his wife Sharon; his two daughters, Kristin Butts and Deborah Butts Mower, her husband Gary Mower, and David's grandson, three month old Braydon Ruel Mower. Also surviving is his father George W. Butts and his brother Robert W. Butts of Overland Park. David was preceded in death by his mother, Isabel Marriott Butts, in 1980. As a Lawyer, David was a meticulous problem-solver and brought to deals the same competitiveness and ability to get it done, that he brought to athletic endeavors throughout his life. David will long be remembered by the family he adored and his many friends for his keen sense of humor and his fun-loving competitive nature. He treasured vacations and celebrations with his family and friends. Dave enjoyed golf outings, tennis tournaments, the Chiefs, the Royals, and of course, was an avid fan of the Mizzou Tigers. He loved spending many years coaching his daughters' softball teams and following their tennis tournaments. In lieu of flowers, the Family suggests donations to the "Inner City Program" at Colonial Presbyterian Church, 9500 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, MO, 64114, or the David W. Butts Memorial Track Scholarship Fund in care of the University of Missouri Athletic Department, Attention: Debbie Perkins, PO Box 677 Hearnes Center, Columbia, MO, 65202. (Arr. D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 913-451-1860) Published in the Kansas City Star on 11/25/2003. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=1671464 Grace L. Bjorseth (mother of Bob Bjorseth - SME'61) Grace L. Bjorseth, 88, Overland Park, KS, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 6, 2003, at the Garden Terrace at Overland Park Nursing Center. Private memorial services will be held at a later date. Grace will be inurned and join her husband, Jack, in Mount Lindo Memorial Park Columbarium, Denver, CO. Grace was born February 16, 1915, in Aurora, IL, to Nels Olaf and Mary (Timms) Erickson. Preceding her in death were her beloved husband, M.J. "Jack" Bjorseth, brothers Elwin Erickson and Bob Erickson, and son Jon Erick Bjorseth. Grace was a loving Mother, Wife, and Meema. She worked as a medical librarian at KU Medical Center Medical Library, Linda Hall Library, and Clendening Medical Library at the University of Colorado. Grace and Jack were founding members of the Village Presbyterian Church. Grace was a gifted musician who had a lifelong love of music. Her Scandinavian heritage was an important part of her life. She enjoyed good books, Swedish meatballs, and gin rummy. Her heroes were Charles Lingbergh and George Brett. Grace had a wonderful sense of humor, an engaging smile and laugh that put others at ease. Grace leaves her loving son, Bob Bjorseth, Kansas City, MO; daughtersin-law Ruth Bjorseth and Judy Bjorseth; grandchildren Lori Inman (Peter), Lindsey Serrano (Joe), Robert E. Bjorseth (Kelly); and seven great-grandchildren. Grace and her family would like to thank her dear friends Myrle and Don Blim, her friends at the Tuileries, and the caring, professional staff at Garden Terrace at Overland Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the ALS Association, Keith Worthington Chapter, 8340 Mission Rd., Suite B4, Prairie Village, KS, 66206. (Arr. D.W. Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel, 8201 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS, 913-648-6224) Published in the Kansas City Star on 12/8/2003. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=1729927 Lyal E. Higdon (?)(former member of Mission Road congregation) Lyal E. Higdon, 95, Kansas City, died Dec. 17, 2003, at Alpine North Care Center. Funeral services 2 p.m. Mon., Dec. 29 at D.W. Newcomer's Johnson County Funeral Chapel; burial Johnson County Memorial Gardens. Visitation 12 p.m. Mon. at the chapel. (Arr. D.W. Newcomers Johnson County Chapel) Published in the Kansas City Star on 12/26/2003. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=1792709 Anthony J. "Tony" Raccuglia (our first Farmers insurance agent) Anthony J. "Tony" Raccuglia, son of Joseph and Josephine Raccuglia, was born on August 14, 1923, in Kansas City, MO. He peacefully passed away at home on January 10, 2004. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 14 at First Assembly of God Church, 7700 W. 75th St., Overland Park, KS; burial in Memorial Park Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. Visitation will be 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Park Lawn Chapel, Hillcrest Rd. at 83rd St., Kansas City, MO. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the American Diabetes Assn. Tony is survived by his wife of 57 years, Norma, whom he married in Marion, KS, on June 9, 1946. They made their home in Prairie Village, KS, where they raised their three children. He is survived by his son Gary and wife Kathy, his daughter Karen and husband Chris Rogers, and his son Jay and wife Jan. He is also survived by his brothers Joe, Sam, Dan, and Dave, and sisters Maria and Dominica. He dearly loved his nine grandchildren, Todd, Melissa, Devin, Brad, Jason, Regina, Rachel, Paul, and Ryan, and his two greatgrandchildren, Isabella and Aidan. Tony served in the Army Air Corps during WWII at Great Bend, KS. He worked as a barber for 29 years at 80th and Prospect and as an insurance agent for Farmers Insurance for 20 years before he retired in 1989. He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Overland Park. He was a devoted husband and loving father and grandfather. He touched every life he met with his kind, gentle manner and friendly smile. Tony never met a stranger. He will be missed very much. (Arr. Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816523-1234) Published in the Kansas City Star on 1/12/2004. http://www.legacy.com/StarTribune/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=1775169 Dr. Reuben Berman (father of Betsy Appelbaum) Berman Dr. Reuben, a man of brilliance and radiant charm, known for his groundbreaking medical research and devotion to music, died on 01/05/04. Isabel Rosenstein and Reuben were married in 1931. She died in 1989. He is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Ruth Berman, PhD, Elizabeth, PhD & Bradley Appelbaum, M.D., Jean & David Sogin, PhD; sons & daughters-in-law, David, M.D. & Maggie Berman, Samuel, M.D. & MaryEllen Berman, and Theodore Berman, M.D.; 11 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and friend, Mildred Lohman. He will be missed by his many friends and relatives and will be interred next to his wife Isabel. Funeral services THURSDAY, 1 PM, HODROFF & SONS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 126 E. Franklin Ave, Mpls. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to MN Medical Foundation designated to Cardiology, Berman Research Center at Hennepin County Medical Center or the Berman Music Fund, c/o Mpls Jewish Federation. SHIVA 3620 Phillips Pkwy., Sholom Home W. (Thurs. & Sat. comm. room). Arr. Hodroff & Sons. Published in the Minneapolis Star Tribune on 1/7/2004 Dr. Reuben Berman, cardiologist, dies at 95 (News article) -------- http://www.startribune.com/stOnLine/cgi-bin/srchlist.cgi?words=reuben+berman&searchIn=story&folder=all&pubDate=2weeks&perPage=10&orderBy=date&search=Search http://www.startribune.com/stOnLine/cgi-bin/srchlist.cgi?words=reuben+berman In 1966, Reuben Berman cofounded the Berman Research Center. It began at Mount Sinai and, after the hospital's closing in 1990, continued at the Hennepin County Medical Center. Known for some of the most important research ever done on high blood pressure and heart-drug projects, the center currently participates in studies involving women's health issues. -------- http://www.startribune.com/stories/462/4305167.html Dr. Reuben Berman of Minneapolis, a cardiologist and founder of a heart research center in the Twin Cities, died Monday of natural causes at Sholom Home West nursing home in St. Louis Park. He was 95. "I've always thought I could do whatever I wanted to do," Berman told the Star Tribune in 1997. "Maybe you could say I've been superconfident." Berman began his medical practice in Minneapolis in 1937, four years after receiving his medical degree from the University of Minnesota. He served as a flight surgeon with the Army Air Force from 1941-46. During that time, he was awarded the Bronze Star and the French medal, Croix de Guerre. A collection of wartime letters that Berman exchanged with his family was published in the 1997 book "Dear Poppa: The World War II Berman Family Letters," written by his daughter, Ruth Berman of Minneapolis, and Judy Barrett Littoff. One of Berman's sons, David Berman of Edina, said his father was full of energy. "He was always on the go. He always had a proj ect in mind," David Berman said Tuesday. "He loved his family and his profession. He was well-respected by his colleagues." While resuming his practice in medicine and cardiology in Minneapolis, Berman added a list of titles along the way. In 1949, he became founder of the Minneapolis Society of Internal Medicine. In 1954, he became chief of staff at now-defunct Mount Sinai Hospital in Minneapolis, where he spent most of his medical career. "I think he always said the most important thing were the needs of the patient," said David Berman, who along with his two brothers also became a doctor. "The only pressure to join the profession was by example." In 1966, Reuben Berman cofounded the Berman Research Center. It began at Mount Sinai and, after the hospital's closing in 1990, continued at the Hennepin County Medical Center. Known for some of the most important research ever done on high blood pressure and heart-drug projects, the center currently participates in studies involving women's health issues. Because of Berman's reputation, one former heart patient in the 1970s, St. Paul businessman Alfred Bongartz, left him $800,000 for the research center. A longtime member of the Minnesota Medical Association, Berman served as the editor of its publication, Minnesota Medicine, from 1970-73. In 1972, he was president of the Minnesota Medical Foundation. Also during the 1970s, he help create a program that brought medical students from Ireland to spend the summer studying at three Minneapolis-area hospitals. Berman was a professor of medicine at the University of Minnesota for more than 20 years. Although he stopped teaching and practicing in the mid-1980s, Berman would occasionally appear at the clinic well into his 90s. "You don't retire," he said in a 1988 Star Tribune article. "Your patients retire you." Said his son David: "He was busy, but he always took time to enjoy life with his family, his music, photography and travel." Berman also was an avid musician, playing the clarinet in college and while serving in the military. He took up the bassoon at 67, later playing in several orchestras, including the Northeast Chamber Orchestra in Fridley and the Health Sciences orchestra at the University of Minnesota. "He had a goal that all of his children and grandchildren learn to play an instrument," said David Berman, who plays the clarinet. "And most of us do." Berman suffered several small strokes in the past year that slowed him down, his son said. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Isabel. Besides his son and daughter, Berman also is survived by daughters Elizabeth Appelbaum of Overland Park, Kan., and Jean Sogin of Highland Park, Ill., and sons Samuel Berman and Theodore Berman, both of Minneapolis. Services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday at Hodroff and Sons Funeral Chapel, 126 E. Franklin Av., Minneapolis. by Terry Collins, Star Tribune Published January 7, 2004 http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=1816408 Frances A. Waterman (mother of Louise Waterman Denicola -- SME'60) Frances A. Waterman, 99, passed away January 15, 2004, at home surrounded by family. Funeral services will be Monday, January 19, at 12noon at Leawood Presbyterian Church. Burial in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Visitation will be 11 a.m.12noon Monday at the church. Frances was born November 27, 1904 in Kansas City, KS, to William and Phena Gross. She married James Henry Waterman on Christmas day, 1927. A graduate of Central Missouri Women's College, she taught children in Kansas City, MO School District and later schooled home-bound children for many years. She was a charter member of Leawood Presbyterian Church, started the choir and served as its soloist/director for 35 years. Known for her quick wit and love of reading, she was a wonderful cook, expert seamstress and avid bridge player. A gentle soul, she was "Grandma" to many and loved by all. She was preceded in death by her husband, sister, Gladys Flory, brothers, Derrel and Walter Gross, grandson, Scott Robert Martin, and nephews, Dean Flory and Orville Flory Jr. Survivors include daughter, Louise DeNicola (Phil), Overland Park, KS; grandchildren, Craig Martin, Lakewood, CO, Steve Martin (Lori), Brian Martin (Debi), all of Shawnee, KS, Tricia Isaacson (John), Stephanie DeNicola and Lisa DeNicola, all of Overland Park, KS; great-grandchildren, Michael, Nikki, Georgia, Bailey, Elizabeth, Amy, Laura, Aron, Chris, Ashley, Scott and George; four great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephew, Janice Emerson, Janet Weegmann, Kent Flory; and 17 great-nieces and nephews. (Arr: Charter Funerals (816) 921-5555) Published in the Kansas City Star on 1/18/2004. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=1864826 Hila Beth Aitchison (mother of Bob Aitchison - SME'60) Hila Beth Aitchison, 85, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away January 30, 2004. Hila Beth was born May 20, 1918, in Eureka, KS, to Arley Dillon and Edna Gertrude Burt. She graduated from Eureka High School and Emporia State Teachers College. Hila Beth married Robert C. Aitchison on October 6, 1940. He preceded her in death in 1996. Surviving are a son, Robert A. Aitchison and wife Jennifer of Yountville, CA, and daughter Rilla Ann Dierks and husband Jim of Leawood, KS; three grandchildren, Deborah Ann Young and husband Chris, Daphne Marie Dierks, and Diana Beth Euston and husband Joe; four greatgrandchildren, Maggie and Abbey Young, and Joe Jr. and Kate Euston. Also surviving is one brother, Alan Burt and wife Fran of Tempe, AZ; and six nieces and nephews. Hila Beth was an active member of Alpha Sigma Alpha and the Weaver's Guild of KC. She was active in PTA, Cub Scouts, and Campfire Girls. She was also an avid organic gardener. A private service for the family will be held at the funeral home. Donations may be sent to the American Cancer Society or KC Hospice. She will be greatly missed by all. May God hold you and comfort us! (Arr. D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, 913-451-1860) Published in the Kansas City Star on 2/1/2004. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=1878713 Kenneth R. Kellner (ref Gayle & Tom Warsop of Overland Park) http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=1926558 James Chandler "Jamie" Womelduff III (piper) WOMELDUFF III James Chandler "Jamie" Womelduff III, 60, of Kansas City, passed away February 11, 2004. Visitation will be from 12noon-2 p.m., followed by Masonic services at 2 p.m., Sunday, February 15, 2004, at the Park Lawn Chapel, Hillcrest Road at 83rd Street. Cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Ararat Shrine Cornerstone Fund, 5100 Ararat Drive, Kansas City, MO 64129. Jamie was born February 26, 1943 in Kansas City, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Chandler Womelduff II and Wilma Campbell Womelduff Pullman. Jamie was an incredible artist in any media he chose. He practiced Native American Spirituality and was an old school biker. Jamie was a member of Grandview Masonic Lodge, the York Rite Bodies and Ararat Shrine. At Ararat, Jamie was a member of its Pipes and Drums Unit where he served as Pipe Major 26 years. He was also a member of the Ararat Cycles Club. Survivors include his wife of 22 years, Gloria Lynn; four children, Julia Sage Womelduff, Dr. James C. "Russ" Womelduff IV, Neil Colin Campbell Womelduff and William Kyle Campbell Womelduff; two brothers, Mark and Lance Womelduff; and two grandchildren, Brandon and Tyler Womelduff. (Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home (816) 523-1234) Published in the Kansas City Star on 2/13/2004. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=1942354 John P. Cannon (uncle of Todd Cannon - SME'60) http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=2002736 Dr. Gregory Louis Pucci M.D. (father of Mike Pucci) Dr. Gregory Louis Pucci, M.D., left this earthly world on March 5, 2004, to be with his beloved Savior. Dr. Pucci was born May 5, 1923 to Zeno and Marie Pucci. His studies took him from Rockhurst High School and Rockhurst University, and then to St. Louis Medical School where he obtained his medical licensure/boards where he went on to specialize in Neurosurgery. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He broke ground for the St. Joseph Hospital Campus at State Line and 435. Upon its inception he was instrumental in the hospital's success and was medical staff president in 1976. He loved to sing and was a member of the Visitation Church Choir. He leaves his wife, Kim, of 26 years. He also has five children from a previous marriage, Mary Agnes Wegener, Christopher and wife, Deanna, David and wife, Peggy, Michael and wife, Gayle, Patricia and husband, Dennis Byrnes. He also celebrates the next life knowing that his 11 grandchildren: Christy, Michelle, Laura, Danielle, Doyle, Clancy, Mike, Jessie, Nicholas, Lara and Kurt will always remember the fun we had at the pool. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Monday, March 8, 2004, at McGilley State Line Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2004, at Cure' of Ars Catholic Church. Burial to follow at the Resurrection Cemetery in Lenexa, KS. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Mid-America Brain and Stroke Institute, 4400 Broadway, Suite 500, Kansas City, MO 64111. (Arrangements: McGilley State Line Chapel (816) 942-6180) Published in the Kansas City Star from 3/7/2004 - 3/8/2004. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=2025501 Gertrude Margaret (Matuschka) Arendt (mother of Becky Arendt Gray - SME'60) (MATUSCHKA) ARENDT Gertrude Margaret (Matuschka) Arendt, 90, Prairie Village, KS, passed away at Alterra Clarebridge, Leawood, KS, on Friday, March 12, 2004. She was born October 16, 1913, in Pittsburg, KS, to Pastor Otto and Sophia (Houser) Matuschka. She was married on October 11, 1936, to Henry Arendt; he preceded her in death in 1986. Gertrude is survived by sister Roberta Carnahan, St. Louis, MO; three daughters, Jan and Cecil Soeken, Stilwell, KS, Charles and Sharon, Becky and Gordon Gray, Colorado Springs, CO, Brian, Tracy, Ashley, Nathan, and Scott Gray, Debbie and Ben Bernatz, Hamilton, MT, Mike and Jeff. Gertrude worked for the Palace Department Store in Prairie Village, and then for the Social Security Administration in Kansas City. A service to celebrate Gertrude's life will be held at Bethany Lutheran Church, 91st & Lamar, at 10 a.m. Monday, March 15 with visitation at 9 a.m. Burial will be at Johnson County Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bethany Lutheran Church Foundation or the Alzheimer's Association. Gertrude will be greatly missed by her family and friends. (Arr. D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS, 66210, 913-451-1860) Published in the Kansas City Star on 3/14/2004. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=2061946 Dayton Ward Bland (former DIT-MCO woreker) Dayton W. Bland, 78, formerly of Kansas City, KS, died Wednesday, March 24, 2004, at the Mercy Health Center in Ft. Scott, KS. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, March 26, at the Porter Funeral Home, 1835 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, KS. Burial in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Friends may call 1-2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the American Lung Association. Dayton was born October 6, 1925, in Robinson, KS, and had moved to Kansas City, KS, in 1946. He lived there until moving to Mound City, KS, three years ago. He was a Supervisor at DitMco Int., where he retired. Daytown was an Army Veteran of WWII. He was a former member of Stony Point Christian Church. He is survived by his wife, Mildred E. Bland of the home; three sons, Larry Warren Johnson, Parowan, UT, Lester David Johnson, Las Vegas, NV, Dennis Dayton Bland, Mound City, KS; two brothers, Lester Bland, Aubrey Mack Bland; seven grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Published in the Kansas City Star on 3/25/2004. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=2061943 William "Bill" Lance Jr. (father of DIT-MCO co-worker) William "Bill" Lance Jr., 79, Danville, VA, passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2004, at home. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 27, at Providence Baptist Church, Providence, NC, the Rev. Ken Clark, the Rev. John Martin and the Rev. Daryl Joyce officiating. Burial in Danville Memorial Gardens, Danville, VA. Family will receive friends 7-8:30 p.m. Friday at the Swicegood Funeral Home, 564 W. Main St., Danville, VA. Mr. Lance was born September 4, 1924 in Birmingham, MO, to William Lance Sr. and Charlotte Broomfield Lance. He had lived in Danville for the past 35 years. He had been in declining health for six years and in serious condition for three months. Mr. Lance attended the University of MissouriColumbia, MO. He was employed as a supervisor for US Gypsum where he retired in 1990 with 43 years of service. Mr. Lance was a member of American Legion Post 325 and VFW Post 647. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during World War II with the 82nd Airborne Division. He participated in the Rhineland Campaign and the Battle of the Bulge. He was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association and a member of Providence Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. On August 10, 1972, Bill married Gladys Pierce Lance. She survives of the home. He is also survived by daughter, Lisa Boley and husband, John, Warsaw, MO; stepdaughter, Janice Durham, Danville, VA; sons, William Charles Lance III, Urich, MO, Gareth Lance, Lincoln, MO, George Lance and wife, Ellen, Houston, TX, Lynn Craig Lance and wife, Susan, Danville, VA, Jeffrey Lance, Danville, VA; stepson, Barry Durham, Danville, VA; sister, Jeri Teegarden, Polo, MO; brother, C.R. "Bud" Lance, Prior Lake, MN; nine grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandson, Michael Riddle Jr. (Arrangements: Swicegood Funeral Home (434) 792-5611) Published in the Kansas City Star on 3/25/2004. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=2100705 Jean L. O'Neal (mother of Fred and John O'Neal, etc) Jean L. O'Neal, R.N., E.T., resident of John Knox Village, died suddenly April 2, 2004, one week before her 84th birthday. She was a lifelong member of the Community of Christ (RLDS) Church, serving as a priesthood member and offering a ministry of music for many years. She retired from the Visiting Nurse Association of Kansas City, where she was employed as an Enterostomal Therapist. She has four children (Fred O'Neal of Whidbey Island, WA, John O'Neal of Overland Park, Gloria Sherman of Katonah, NY, and Laurie Holte of Olathe), six grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. A memorial and celebration service will be held on Saturday, April 10, at the Community of Christ Church, 1101 N.E. Independence Ave., Lee's Summit, MO 64086. Visitation will be from 12 noon, followed by the service at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the piano fund of the Community of Christ Church, at the address above. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel) Published in the Kansas City Star from 4/6/2004 - 4/7/2004 http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=2151276 Amos Alexander Hermanson Jr. Amos Alexander Hermanson, Jr., 83, Shawnee, KS, gently passed on at his home surrounded by his devoted family April 17, 2004. A Joyous Celebration of his life will be at Community of Christ Church, Saturday, April 24 at 2 p.m., 17626 W. 87th St., Lenexa. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Odyssey Hospice, 9229 Ward Parkway, Suite 350, Kansas City, MO, 64114. Amos and Shirley June (Nelson) were married for 61 years. Their children are Gay (Allen) Neuls, Dale Ann Cady, Leigh (Floyd) Thomas, Neil Hermanson, and Douglas Hermanson. Additional survivors include brother Bud Hermanson, Rockford, IL, sister Marjorie Davis, Republic, MO, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, and many additional beloved souls that he considered part of his family. Amos was a graduate of Graceland College and the University of Iowa. He was a Navy Lieutenant in WWII and a lifelong CPA. He worked with Arthur Andersen, was a co-founder of 20th Century Investors, Inc., and Survivors Benefit Life Insurance Co., Vice President of Inland Life Insurance Co., business owner, and business broker. Amos was a Pastor and Elder in the Community of Christ Church. He leaves to each of us a legacy of joy, love, happiness, and optimism. "He's the Best and we love him." (Arr. Cremation Society of Kansas and Missouri, 8837 Roe Ave., Prairie Village, KS, 913-3839888) Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/20/2004. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=2193778 Emily Taylor (dean of women at Kansas University from 1956 to 1975, etc) http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=2230570 Thong Ratsaphangthong http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=2230570 Jean Loraine Scurlock http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=2241916 William F. Hemmen Sr. (father of Bill Hemmen - SME60) http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=2303638 Wilma Bullard White (former SMEast teacher) Wilma Bullard White, a veteran teacher in the Shawnee Mission Schools, died June 4, 2004, at Carondelet Manor after a long struggle with Parkinson's disease. She was born April 28, 1914, to Alphia and Eugene Bullard in Kansas City, MO. Her earliest ambition was to be a teacher; as a youngster, she would come home from Swinney Grade School and teach imaginary children on her front steps. After Swinney, she attended Westport High School, Kansas City Missouri Junior College and K.U., where she earned a Phi Beta Kappa key and a B.A. in French and English. During her subsequent six years teaching in Olathe, she completed a masters degree in English at Northwestern University in Evanston; she then began a 38- year career in the Shawnee Mission Schools. Early in her tenure there, Dr. McEachen asked her to design a fourth year English program, which she envisioned as an expository writing course, with emphasis on wide reading and the use of evidence to support a central idea. She and her colleagues expanded this program into the well-known "Senior English" course, which has prepared so many students for prestigious colleges and the professions. Her philosophy, however, was inclusive, not exclusive. She strove constantly to enhance the skills and confidence of all her students. One of them, James Tate, won a Pulitzer prize for poetry, but she valued the others no less. In her view, every student had the potential for success. Her enthusiasm for the classroom never waned; she loved young people and believed intensely in the necessity for all of us to explore new ideas with clarity and without prejudice. She also had strong social views. She believed in the brotherhood of man and the kinship of all living things. She revered nature as the essential basis for our own survival and also for the inherent worth and beauty of life. She was a conservationist and a vegetarian. She rescued spiders and wasps. She took in stray animals and sometimes stray people. She was generous to those in need and fierce in defense of the helpless. She campaigned against cockfighting, wars, cruise missiles and logging in national parks. She was a loyal and forgiving friend. She met every day with joy and every problem with courage. She was indeed "a pulse in the eternal mind." There will be no memorial service. Burial will be at Park Lawn Cemetery and those who wish to honor her memory are encouraged to contribute to organizations such as World Wildlife Fund, Sierra Club, Greenpeace, Gorilla Foundation, Natural Resources Defense Council, City Union Mission, Planned Parenthood, Amnesty International, Wayside Waifs, Animal Haven or Salvation Army. She thanks her colleagues, friends and students for the happiness and inspiration they brought her and hopes that in some small way she may have reciprocated. All of us who love her will miss her, but we take comfort in knowing that a part of her lives in each of us. Dust that falls upon a star To make it shine, fall Thou on me. Give me a mass so singular That I shall blaze for all to see. And as I spend my glory vast I hope that I shall ever be Mindful of my dusty past And grateful for Thy legacy. When at the end, my fire burns out and dust is all that's left of me, I want my dust to float about And light stars through eternity. Wilma has shed her legacy on each of us; we will shine the brighter for it. Published in the Kansas City Star on 6/7/2004. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=2317322 Galen L. Hansen (former member of Mission Road congregation) Galen L. Hansen, 77, Independence, MO, passed away June 5, 2004, at Independence Regional Hospital. Memorial services will be 3 p.m. Sunday, June 13, at Colbern Road Restoration Church of Jesus Christ, 9525 S. Main Entrance Rd., Lee's Summit, MO. No flowers. (Arr.: Morticians Service, 816474-8831) Published in the Kansas City Star on 6/11/2004. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=2347843 Joseph M. "Joe" Zuck (father of Gary Zuck - SME'59) http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=2376278 Larry Keith Williams (former DIT-MCO employee) http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=2396836 Marvin Luther Partin Jr. (father of Nancy Partin Wahl - SME'60) Marvin Luther Partin, Jr., 85, died Friday, July 2, 2004, in Nashville, TN. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, July 10, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf. Friends may call 1-2 p.m. Saturday prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Alzheimer's Association or Hospice in your area. Mr. Partin was born September 6, 1918, in Dallas, TX. He was a longtime resident of Kansas City, a graduate of Paseo High School and the Junior College of Kansas City, where he earned an Associate's Degree in Science. He served as an ensign in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was a member of Colonial Church in Prairie Village, and was active in Boy Scouts of America. He was a member of the Rocky Mountain College Placement Council and served one term as president. He received his private pilot's license at age 53. Marvin retired from Procter and Gamble with 43 years of service. In retirement, he and his wife lived in Green Valley, AZ, and Ft. Myers, FL. He was active in the Green Valley Hiking Club. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin L. and May H. (House) Partin; his wife, Margery Carr Partin; his daughter, Shirley May Partin; and sister, Christine Nenno. He is survived by his children, Nancy (Robert) Wahl, John (Kathy) Partin, Jo Anne (Alpaslan) Ozhan; his grandchildren, Kurt (Chris) Wahl, Keith Wahl, Paige Partin and Jamie Partin; along with siblings, William Partin, Patricia Krueger and David Partin. (Arr.: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, 66210, 913-451-1860) Published in the Kansas City Star on 7/7/2004. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=2426311 Patricia An "Pat" Zahniser (mother of Nadine Bennetts - Mission Road CofC) Patricia An "Pat" Zahniser, 71, of Independence, MO, passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2004, at Independence Regional Health Center. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held Sunday, July 18, 2004, at 6 p.m. at Community of Christ Woods Chapel (500 N.E. Woods Chapel Rd., Lee's Summit), with visitation at the church from 4:30 until 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest contributions be made to Outreach International or Graceland University. Pat was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother and friend and a faithful servant of God. She was born April 14, 1933, in Perry, IA, the oldest daughter of James N. and Mary Louise (Mussell) Parker. Pat spent her growing up years in Iowa, with her two sisters, Dixie and Marja, and her large, extended family. She attended Graceland College and met Stan Zahniser. They married October 5, 1952, and their love for each other and God shaped their relationship. Her sweet spirit and strong faith are legacies she leaves to her four children and their spouses, Terry and Bob McDermid, Joplin, MO, Steve and Nancy Zahniser, Lawrence, KS, Alan Zahniser, Lee's Summit, MO, Nadine and Paul Bennetts, Olathe, KS; and also nine grandchildren, the delight of her life, David and John McDermid, Luke, Seth and Anna Zahniser, Andrew and Janelle Zahniser, Caitlin and Jessie Bennetts. Stan then became a full-time minister for the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Community of Christ) and they spent the rest of their life together traveling. She made homes for the family in WY, MO, FL, IL and IA. Pat earned a Master's in History from Florida Atlantic University and a Master's in Special Education from the University of Iowa and Kansas. She supervised a community senior center and helped develop programs for the elderly. Pat worked with the Learning Disabilities Institute at the University of Kansas and completed many of the requirements toward her doctorate. She also wrote articles for publication in a number of sources. She volunteered at the Community of Christ Temple, organizing visits by congregations. After Stan's death in 1981, she moved to Lawrence, KS. She moved to Lee's Summit in 1993. Pat was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Stan. She is survived by her four children, nine grandchildren, two sisters, a sister-inlaw (Anita Zahniser), nephews, many cousins, and her canine companion, Casey. (Arrangements: Geo. C. Carson & Sons Funeral Home) Published in the Kansas City Star on 7/16/2004. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=2429157 Nelle Frances "Prinny" Proud (mother of Wendy Proud Andresen - SME'60) Nelle Frances "Prinny" Proud, 90, of Leawood, Kansas, died of a stroke in New Haven, Connecticut on July 9, 2004. Born in Warrensburg, Missouri on January 2, 1914, Prinny and her parents, Claude and Emma Gallenkamp Phillips, soon moved to Columbia, Missouri, where she grew up with her brothers John, Edward, and William. She graduated from Christian College, the University of Missouri, and received her Masters in Education, also from M.U. On July 10, 1937, she married Dr. G. O. Proud of St. Joseph, Missouri. After W.W. II, they moved to Kansas City, where Gunner became the head of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Widowed in 1997, Prinny was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma, the University of Kansas Medical Center Auxiliary, and the Symphony Women's Association. She was an avid gardener. Surviving are daughter Jan Proud, of the home; daughter Wendy Andresen and husband Raymond, of Bethany, Connecticut; and grandson Nicholas Green, of West Haven, Connecticut. Friends are invited to share memories of Prinny between 2:00 and 5:00 p.m. Saturday, July 24, at the home. Instead of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to either the G. O. Proud Student Research Fund or the G. O. Proud Lectureship Fund, both through the University of Kansas Endowment Association. Published in the Kansas City Star on 7/17/2004. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=2618147 John A. Larigan (father of Anne Larigan Walters - SME'60) 1919-2004 John A. Larigan, 85, of Leland, MI, and Vero Beach, FL, a retired St. Regis Paper Company executive, died Sunday, Sept. 12, 2004, at the Munson Medical Center. Mr. Larigan was born in Brooklyn, NY, on April 25, 1919, the son of Edward and Mildred (Schauf) Larigan. On May 16, 1941, he married the former Jean Elliott, who survives. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1941, and then entered the Navy. He served in the Navy in both the Atlantic and Pacific during World War II, rising to the rank of Lieutenant and he commanded a PC boat (submarine chaser). During his career with St. Regis Paper Company, he lived in New York City, Minneapolis, MN, Birmingham, AL, and, finally, Kansas City, which he designated as his home office, and where he lived for over 40 years before retiring in Leland and Vero Beach, FL. He has been a summer resident of Leland since 1960 and was actively involved as a member of the Leland Country Club, the Leland Yacht Club and the Leelanau Conservancy. Besides his wife, also surviving are his three children, Anne (Bob) Walters of Lawrence, KS, Steve (Sally) Larigan of Wichita, KS, Scott (Jane) Larigan of Plano, TX; his sister, Mildred L. Mott of Naples, ME; and five grandsons, Drew, Chris, Mike Walters, John (Beth) Larigan and Tim (Amanda) Larigan. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Robert Larigan. A graveside memorial service will be held at Leland's Beechwood Cemetery on Friday, Sept. 17, 2004, at 2 p.m. with Reverend Joseph Graybill officiating. Memorials may be directed to any Leland Charity. (Arrangements: Martinson Funeral Home, Suttons, Bay, MI) Published in the Kansas City Star on 9/16/2004. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=2719443 Henry Redden Hogendobler (father of Linda Hogendobler Schmidt - SME60) Henry Redden Hogendobler, 97, Overland Park, KS, passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2004, at Menorah Hospital. Henry was born on September 16, 1907, in Villa Ridge, IL. He graduated from the University of Illinois in 1930 with a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering. His career took him from Toledo, OH, to Prairie Village, KS, working for companies including Owens Corning Fiberglass, Gustin-Bacon and Black and Veatch. His beloved wife Ruth preceded him in death in 1988. Henry is survived by his two daughters, Linda Schmidt, Lacey, WA, and Marilyn Shaw, who resides with her husband Jerry in Overland Park, and his four grandchildren, Michael Henry Shaw (Susan), Karen Shaw Lott (Jeff), Laurie Schmidt Davis (Kurt), Amy Schmidt Coady (Martin), all residing in Kansas. He is also survived by five greatgrandchildren, Nicolaus Davis, Alexandria Davis, Thomas Henry Davis, Kaitlyn Shaw, and Jessica Lott. Memorial service will be held Monday, October 18 at 2 p.m. at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Nisqually Valley Care Center, PO Box 370, McKenna, WA, 98558. (Arr. D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS, 66210, 913-451-1860) Published in the Kansas City Star on 10/16/2004. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=2738989 Eugene A. "Gene" Banks (square dancer) Eugene "Gene" A. Banks, one of Jesus' carpenters, was called home on October 20, 2004, from his home in Stilwell. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, October 23, 2004, at the Stilwell United Methodist Church, 19335 Metcalf, Stilwell, KS 66085; with entombment in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday evening at the church. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to the church. Gene was born July 30, 1928, in Kickapoo, KS. In January of 1951, he served in the Korean War as an Army medic. Gene was a well known construction remodeler and owner of Banks Construction Company. Gene met his wife, Effie, at square dancing and was a member of the Mustang Square Dancing Club. He was also a member of Stilwell United Methodist Church. Gene will best be remembered for his stories and happy recollections of his life. Gene was preceded in death by his first wife, Stella Banks. He is survived by his present wife, Effie (Golding) Banks; stepson, John Bryan and stepdaughter, Vickie Boose and her husband, Donald Ray Boose, Sr.; two grandchildren, John L. Bryan and Jeanette Surritte and her husband, Chris; two great-granddaughters, Kristen and Melissa Surritte; two stepgrandchildren, Donald Ray Boose, Jr. and Marion Boose; eight nieces and five nephews. (Arrs: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS 66210, 913451-1860) Published in the Kansas City Star on 10/22/2004. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=2754706 Mary Kay Bottenberg (wife of Lou Bottenberg - deceased folk musician) Mary Kay Bottenberg, 87, formerly of Kansas City, MO, died Friday, October 22, 2004, at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg. The funeral will be at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Funeral Home at Blue Ridge and Gregory Blvd., Saturday, October 30, at 2 p.m.; with burial at Floral Hills Cemetery. Visitation will precede the funeral at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Broadway United Methodist Church, 406 W. 74th, K.C., MO 64414 or The Shepherd Center at 5200 Oak, K.C., MO. Mary Kay was born May 24, 1917, in Kansas City, MO. She spent all but the last 17 months living in the Waldo area of Kansas City. She was currently living at Harmony Gardens in Warrensburg, near her niece, Carol Perry Davis. She graduated from Southwest High School in 1934, attended Kansas City Junior College, Kansas City Teachers College, then graduated from Missouri University. While at M.U., she was initiated into the Omicron Chapter of Alpha Phi Sorority. She married Louis M. Bottenberg at Broadway United Methodist Church on Thanksgiving Day, 1956. He predeceased her July 17, 1981, in the Sky Walk collapse at the Hyatt Regency. Mary Kay worked as a secretary in the administrative offices of the Kansas City, MO, School District, then taught third grade for many years at George B. Longan Elementary School. She retired as a teacher from the William A. Knotts Elementary School in May of 1981. Mary Kay and her late husband, Louis Bottenberg, were active members of the Broadway United Methodist Church, its choir, the Inquirers Sunday School Class, and O.K. Club. They were also active in the Burroughs Club, an affiliate of the National Audubon Society, which met at Swope Park and a group that was interested in saving the tallgrass prairie. They were musicians and clog dancers at Old Missouri Town, 1855 near Lake Jacomo and were supporters of the town's continuation. They also were dance instructors in the continuing educational classes at The Shepherd Center at Central United Methodist Church in K.C. Mary Kay continued to teach line dancing there until 2000. For many years, Mary Kay was an active member of the Woman's City Club and its Hospital Committee, where she knitted hundreds of hats for newborns at Truman Medical Center. She was a member of the Sarah Boone Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in K.C. She was predeceased by her husband, Louis; her parents, Charles W. and Julian Hess; her sister, Miriam Hess Perry; and a brother, Charles W. Hess, Jr., and one niece, Julia Bottenberg Greer. She is survived by a sisterin-law, Mary Anne Hess of Kansas City; a brother-in-law, William Bottenberg and his wife, Mary, of Redlands, CA; five nieces and nine nephews and their families. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel, 816353-1218) Published in the Kansas City Star on 10/27/2004. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=2785017 Lance Pierce (school acquaintance in Grandview) Lance Pierce, 63, Star, ID, died October 27, 2004.... brother Jim (C or D?) Pierce of Richmond MO (or Rayville?) = Grandview classmate http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=2788820 LeVerne Scholtens (mother of Dick Scholtens - SME60) LeVerne Scholtens, 90, of Overland Park, KS, passed away Friday, November 5, 2004, at her home. A Celebration of Life will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, November 8, 2004, at Mt. Moriah and Freeman Funeral Home, I-435 and Holmes, with burial at Mt. Moriah Cemetery. A visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Kansas City Hospice, 10100 W. 87th St., Suite 100, Overland Park, KS 66212, or Gideons International, P.O. Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214-0800. LeVerne was born on April 2, 1914, in Chicago, IL. She married Henry A. Scholtens in 1938. She was a longtime Kansas City Resident and attended the First Baptist Church of Shawnee. Most important to LeVerne was her family, her friends and her faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry, on May 29, 1990, a grandson, Jeffrey Scholtens and a great-grandson, Nathan Gress. She is survived by her children, Dick Scholtens and wife, Kathy, of Raymore, MO, Jim Scholtens of Overland Park, KS, Barbara Johnson and husband, Jerry, of Lenexa, KS, Judith Eklund and her husband, Peter, of Hudson, OH; nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and extended family. She will be greatly missed by her many friends and especially her family. "We have been richly blessed by her godly example and Christ-like love, shown to each of us by her 'servant's' heart." We rejoice to know that because she knew Jesus Christ as her Savior and Lord, she is now in His presence for all eternity. We look forward to that great reunion day! (Arr.: Mt. Moriah and Freeman Chapel, 816-942-2004) Published in the Kansas City Star on 11/6/2004. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=2821967 Harold Neal http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=2897941 Sandra J. Sheffer (Sandra Balke - classmate SME'60) Sandra J. Sheffer, 62, Kansas City, MO, beloved mother and sister, died December 7, 2004, at Plaza Manor Nursing Center after fighting a long and courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel. Memorial contributions to the family in care of the funeral home. Mrs. Sheffer was born October 24, 1942, in Kansas City, MO. She was a member of the Independence Blvd. Christian Church and the National MS Society. She was preceded in death by her mother and father Floria and Len Balke. Survivors include her children Julie Diamond, James Sheffer, Jr., Mark Sheffer; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters Joyce Walden, and Linda Balke; and brother Dr. Len Douglas Balke. (Arr.: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel, 8201 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS 66204) Published in the Kansas City Star on 12/8/2004. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=3242467 Effie May Banks (Mustangs square dancer and friend) Effie May Banks, 72, Overland Park, KS, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2005, at Villa St. Joseph. A celebration of Effie's life will be 10 a.m. Saturday, March 5 at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel, 8201 Metcalf. Burial in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, Olathe. A gathering of family and friends will be held 6:30-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Effie's name are suggested to Stilwell United Methodist Church, 19335 Metcalf, Stilwell, KS, 66085. Effie was born January 18, 1933, in Madison Co., AL, to John Alvin and Virginia (Oneal) McIntare. She was a longtime member of Stilwell United Methodist Church, and the Mustang Square Dancers. She was an avid gardener, neighbor, and friend to many, and was the devoted wife of Eugene Banks, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughter Vickie Marie Boose; grandchildren Donny and Miriam Boose; her siblings Alvin Henry McIntare, Dorothy Virginia Jones, John Ed. McIntare, Cecil Linzy McIntare, James Howard McIntare, Robert Lee McIntare, Billy Wayne McIntare, Tommy Oneal McIntare, Peggy Sue Herreth, Donald Ray McIntare, Don Carlos McIntare, and Joseph Phillip McIntare. Effie loved life, people, and the Lord. She was a very loving wife and devoted to the care of her family. She had a heart of gold and was always first in line to help anyone! (Arr. D.W. Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel, 913451-1860) Published in the Kansas City Star on 3/4/2005. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=3294173 Nancy J. Speaks (former wife of cousin Bob Speaks) Nancy J. Speaks, 71, Independence, MO, formerly of Lamoni, IA, died Tuesday, March 15, 2005, at the Independence Regional Health Center. Visitation will be 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, March 18 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, Independence, MO. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Lamoni Community of Christ; burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church from 1-2 p.m. Saturday. Nancy was born July 1, 1933, in Osceola, IA, to Martin and Pauline (Bailey) Hynden. She attended Graceland College. She loved sports, and had played basketball, tennis, and golf for many years. She owned and operated Hynden Insurance Agency in Lamoni, along with her brother Bob Hynden. After retiring in 1998, Nancy moved to Independence. She was a lifelong member of the Community of Christ, having attended the Lamoni congregation for many years, then the Stone Church, and finally the Groves congregation. Nancy is survived by her two children, Brad Speaks and wife Mary Kay, Independence, MO, and Laura Oldenburg and husband Dave, Madison, WI; four grandchildren, Ciera Speaks, Lamoni, IA, and James, Grace, and Faith Oldenburg, all of Madison; her brother Bob Hynden and sister-inlaw Yvonne, Lamoni; numerous nieces and nephews; and many other loving relatives and friends. (Arr. Speaks Suburban Chapel) Published in the Kansas City Star on 3/16/2005. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=3512002 Edwin Leroy Rawn (Park University) Edwin Leroy Rawn, 66, of Parkville, MO, passed away on May 5, 2005 at his home. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday, May 9, at the Park University Graham Tyler Chapel. (Arrangements: Carson-Speaks Chapel 816-252-7900) Published in the Kansas City Star on 5/7/2005. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=3542628 Joy M. Rushfelt (member of Mission Rd Community of Christ) Joy M. Rushfelt of Leawood, KS, born June 29, 1937, died at her home in Leawood, KS, May 13, 2005, after a courageous bout with leukemia. Survivors include her husband, Gerald L. Rushfelt, several cousins, and many friends. A more detailed obituary will follow, with announcement of a memorial service. (Arr; Cremation Society of Kansas and Missouri, 913-383-9888). Published in the Kansas City Star on 5/15/2005. Memorial service will be on May 27, Joan Strom presiding, Alex White deacon. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=3575885 Joy Rushfelt, Leawood, KS, born June 29, 1937, at Garden City, KS, died at home May 13, 2005, after a courageous bout with leukemia. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, May 27, 2005, at the Community of Christ Church, 79th and Mission Road, Prairie Village, KS. Instead of flowers, the family suggests a contribution either to Camp Quality USA, Inc. (sponsoring camping for children with cancer), to Educate the Children, or to the University of Kansas Cancer Center. Joy spent her childhood years on the family farm near Ulysses, KS, with her parents. She gained an early education of farm life, driving tractors and trucks and manually changing irrigation tubes. Later she attended public schools in Ulysses and Garden City. She graduated from the University of Kansas with bachelor's and master's degrees in fine arts. In 1959 Joy was baptized in the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (now known as the Community of Christ). She made Malvern Hill and later Mission Road her home congregations. From the 1960's through the 1980's Joy pursued a prolific professional career as a commissioned fiber artist. She wove tapestries and wall hangings for numerous corporate, professional, and governmental offices and buildings, hospitals, universities, churches, and for private residences and collections both locally and nationwide. In 1971 she organized the fiber arts department of the Kansas City Art Institute and served for three years as its first instructor. In 1977, and again in 1981, she received the Allied Artist Award from the Kansas City Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. She conducted, juried and participated as visiting artist in numerous workshops and exhibitions at universities and craft schools throughout the United States. In 1980 she was selected as one of three persons to receive the Kansas Governor's Artist Award. After her election in the early1980's, Joy served for about ten years on the Board of Trustees of the American Craft Council. She also served as North American Vice-president of the World Craft Council, a United Nations agency. In that capacity she traveled worldwide for over a decade to conduct and participate in weaving and yarn-dying workshops. She particularly enjoyed working in developing and third-world nations, where she experienced special satisfaction in helping artisans and crafts persons to excel and find selfesteem in their work. Joy had an abiding interest and commitment in helping to provide adequate education for underprivileged children and youth, particularly in Nepal and Honduras, as well as the United States. She helped to found and organize the predecessor foundation of Educate the Children and served as its president for several years. Joy is survived and with love will be remembered by her husband, Jerry, several cousins, her little canine companion Gus, and many, many friends. (Arr; Cremation Society of Kansas & Missouri, (913)383-9888). Published in the Kansas City Star on 5/24/2005. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=14265500 Ruth Doughty Bitters (mother of David Bitters - SME'60) Ruth Doughty Bitters, 88, died suddenly on Tuesday, June 14, 2005, at her home at Bishop Spencer Place, Kansas City, MO. Graveside services will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 18 in the mausoleum at Johnson County Memorial Gardens, followed by a memorial service at 10 a.m. at Combs Chapel, Country Club Christian Church, 61st St. and Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO, 64113. The family suggests that any memorial contributions be directed to the church or to The Colorado College, 14 East Cache La Poudre St., Colorado Springs, CO, 80903. On August 19, 1916, Ruth was born to Edith (Evans) and Lorin Harrison Doughty. Her birthplace was Ames, IA, but she spent her childhood in Norfolk, NE. In 1938, she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in business and banking from Colorado College. In 1939, she married Louis Anton Bitters at Shove Chapel on the Colorado College campus. Theirs was a 56 year marriage. During the WWII years they lived in Minneapolis, MN, Davenport, IA, and Omaha, NE, before settling in 1945 in one of the original stone houses in Leawood, KS. Ruth called Leawood home for the next 53 years, and was a keeper of the early history of the city of Leawood. She moved to Bishop Spencer Place in 1998. Ruth's professional experience included three years in banking at Southgate State Bank in Prairie Village and 18 years as administrative secretary at Country Club Congregational Church in Brookside. Her volunteer involvement included Delta Gamma sorority where she was a 70 year member and Kansas City Young Matrons and their children's theatre troupe. Other memberships included Indian Hills Country Club and the 50/50 Class at Country Club Christian Church. Her parents and her husband predeceased her. Survivors include her son David L. Bitters, Ph.D., and daughterin-law Daphne Bitters, Mission Hills; granddaughter Blair Doughty Bitters, New York City; sisters Mildred Boyer, Lincoln, NE, and Mary Carlisle, Norfolk, NE; and many nieces and nephews. She will be remembered for her unselfish devotion to her family and friends, her keen intelligence and her passionate interest in painting and needlework. (Arr. D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 913-4511860) Published in the Kansas City Star on 6/16/2005. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=14457911 Carolyn Marie Ford (Medical Arts Symphony) Carolyn Marie Ford, 77, Lee's Summit, MO, died Sunday, June 26, 2005, after a brief hospital stay. Carolyn was the youngest of seven children born to James H. and Stella (Cowan) Ford, all of whom have preceded her in death with the exception of her next older sister, Elizabeth Schreiber of Overland Park, KS, who deeply misses her special little sister. Carolyn was born in Kansas City, MO. She graduated from Paseo High School and attended the old Kansas City Business College. Most of her working years were spent in the medical office of Dr. Graham Asher, a long time dear friend and mentor. Also in that office was Dr. Mary Colglazier, who also became a special friend with whom she shared their love of music, string quartet, Music Fest and Medical Arts Symphony Orchestra. Dr. Mary passed away two years ago making another "member" of her family gone. Carolyn is survived by sister, Elizabeth as well the wife of a recently deceased brother, Betty Ford. Carolyn also leaves a very caring group of nieces and nephews, a grand-niece and a new great-grand-niece. Graveside services will be Wednesday, July 6, 2005, at 11 a.m., at Mt. Washington Forever Cemetery, 614 Brookside, Independence, MO. Remembrances in honor of Carolyn may be made to the Medical Arts Symphony, PO Box 3455, Kansas City, KS, 66103. (Arr; Mt. Washington Forever Funeral Home) Published in the Kansas City Star on 7/5/2005. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=14608018 Rose London (mother of Roberta London - SME60) Rose London, owner and operator of the former Rose London Nurses Registry, died on Friday, July 22, 2005. The funeral will be private. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Kansas University Endowment Association, PO Box 928, Lawrence, Kansas 66044-0928. Rose was born in Baltimore, MD., grew up in Washington, D.C. and New York, and was a long-time resident of Prairie Village. She met her husband, William London, an engineer, on a trip to Minneapolis. They were married for 37 years, until his death in 1974. Rose began her registry in the 1960s and supplied nurses to families and hospitals in the metropolitan area for more than 30 years. She was known for her compassion and personal touch. She worked in nursing, herself, years earlier. She also worked as an interviewer for a study on aging at the University of Chicago. In her younger years, Rose modeled fur coats. She was an early and active member of the local chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners and was proud to be among the members invited to the White House, where she met with then vice-president George Bush. Throughout her life, Rose was active in civic affairs. She founded a park in a suburb of Minneapolis. She served chairwoman of a program that staffed volunteers to support teachers of developmentally disabled children at Roseland District Schools in Shawnee Mission. She was a Girl Scout leader, room mother and United Campaign volunteer. She hosted teas for political candidates and worked the polls on election days. Rose loved life. She enjoyed music and theater. Most of all, she was devoted to her family and was an inspiration to them. She passed along her sense of service and interest in health care to her children and grandchildren. She is survived by daughters Arlene Holland, Roberta London and Shelly London; Shelly's husband, Larry Kanter; grandchildren Mickey Holland, Dr. Rick Holland, Cheryl Holland and Kelly Holland; great-grandchildren, Jennifer Holland, Danny Holland, Nicholas Holland and Zachary Holland. They give special thanks to all her dedicated caregivers and caring professionals who helped make her final years the best they could be. (Arr. The Louis Memorial Chapel, 6830 Troost Ave. KCMO 64131 (816-361-5211) Published in the Kansas City Star on 7/24/2005. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=14674195 Thomas Woodrow Warsop Jr. (boyhood friend and neighbor - SME'61) Thomas Woodrow Warsop, Jr., 62, Overland Park, KS, passed away Thursday July 28, 2005 at home after a brave battle with Colon Cancer. Tom graduated from Shawnee Mission East High School in 1961 and Baker University in 1965, where he earned his Bachelor of Business degree. Upon graduation from Baker he earned the Wall Street Journal Award. Tom was a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. His large circle of friends includes those from high school, college, and business and sports associations. Well known and respected in the car sales industry, Tom was the owner of Melody Motors Inc., until his retirement in 2000. He was a sports enthusiast and an avid golfer. Tom married Gayle Unger December 4, 1981 successfully blending their two families for many happy years. Mr. Warsop was preceded in death by his first wife Suzanne Bonney Warsop; his parents, Thomas and Evelyn Warsop, and brother-in-law Kenny Kellner. Survivors include his loving wife Gayle of the home, his children Thomas III and his wife Christine of New York, Mike of Overland Park, Denny and his wife Jeni of Olathe, and Kirsten of Colorado. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Elizabeth, Samantha, Jaggar and McKaya; his sister and brother-in-law Susan and Roger Spears of Gardner, sister-in-law and her husband Kathleen and John Gronek of Overland Park; brother-in-law Steve Kellner of Indiana and sister-inlaw Judy Kellner of Overland Park. Tom will be greatly missed by his nieces and nephews Kevin, Heather, Ryan, Lauren, Dave, Andrea, Kim, Eric, Kyle, Meagan, Erin, and Bobby and great nephews Evan, Dellon, Anthony and great niece Kailey as well as many dear friends. The family would like to thank the many friends who supported Tom during these last difficult months. Also thank you to Kansas City Hospice especially Ann, Neva, Danielle and Rich. Honorary pallbearers as Tom would say, "You know who you are." In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Thomas W. Warsop Golf Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday August 1, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park. Visitation will be Sunday July 31, from 1-3 p.m. at the Chapel. Published in the Kansas City Star on 7/30/2005. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=15521631 Thelma Dorothy Diether (mother of Janet Diether, SMEast classmate - not SME'60) Thelma Dorothy Diether, 95, passed away October 25, 2005. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Monday, October 31 at Memorial Park Cemetery, Kansas City. Thelma was preceded in death by her husband Edwin Diether in 1978, survivors include two daughters, Jan (Bill) Lunday, Carol (George) Taylor; grandchildren, Kim Smith, Brett Taylor, Eric (Kari) Taylor; and great-granddaughter Courtney Smith. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to the Salvation Army. The family will be meeting in front of the Park Lawn Funeral Home before services. (Arr; Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234). Published in the Kansas City Star on 10/29/2005. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=15521657 Alice Marion Patton (a relative? from Armstrong MO) http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacyHome.asp?CalendarDate=10/30/2005&Page=FullText Richard Damron (husband of Pam Meedel Damron, SME'60) Rick Damron, 60, Olathe, KS, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2005. Memorial services will be 3 p.m., Tuesday, November 1, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf. Burial in Johnson County Memorial Gardens, located at the same address. The family suggests memorial contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Rick was born August 25, 1945, in St. Louis, MO, to James L. and Eloise M. Damron. He was a graduate of St. Louis Country Day and Stetson University in Deland, FL, and was a US Army veteran. Rick was also an accountant in private practice. He was an associate professor at Lindenwood University and was a national seminar leader. Mr. Damron was preceded in death by his parents and stepson, David P. Wolf. Survivors include his wife, Pamela; stepson, Michael B. (Jennifer) Wolf; sister, Nancy (C.B.) McClellan; nieces, Christie Scadino and Cynthia Buckley; father-in-law, Arthur Meedel, and many friends. (Arr: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, (913) 4511860) Published in the Kansas City Star on 10/30/2005. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=15525613 Eleanor Lee Dallam Davis (member of Mission Road church) Eleanor Lee Dallam Davis, 78, Mission, KS, passed away peacefully October 28, 2005 at her home with her children and family at her bedside; from complications of cancer. Memorial services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, November 6 at Community of Christ Mission Road Congregation, 7842 Mission Road, Prairie Village, Kansas. Cremation at Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Care of Kansas. Mrs. Davis was born September 17, 1927 in Kansas City, Missouri. She was the daughter of Ira Dallam and Anne Arrasmith Sutton. She attended Frances Willard Grade School and graduated from Paseo High School in 1944, then KC Junior College in 1947. A 58year union began on October 24, 1947 when Eleanor and George Davis, Jr. were joined in marriage. Eleanor was an active member of Community of Christ Mission Road Congregation. She loved to entertain in her home with family and friends, playing bridge, and taking care of her flower garden. She was a member of the Sunflower Square Dance Club for 25 years. She worked over 25 years for Macy's/Dillards in Mission, KS. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister who will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her father Ira Dallam, sister Helen Dallam (Dorothy Brooks' identical twin sister). She is survived by her husband George of the home; three daughters Gwendolyn and Bill Becker, Columbia, MO, Charlene Huff, Hermitage, MO, Elaine Davis, Phoenix, AZ; sisters Patricia (her identical twin) and Jim McAtee, Dorothy and Loren Brooks; brother Lawrence and Mary Dallam; her mother Anne Sutton, 99 years old; seven grandchildren Shaun, Justin and Todd Becker, Kathlene, Matthew, Christine, and Heather Huff; two great-grandchildren Cassandra and Luna Becker. Published in the Kansas City Star from 10/30/2005 - 10/31/2005. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=15663744 Franklin Delano Shobe Sr. (father of Franklin Shobe Jr) ...He leaves to cherish his memory; Dollie, beloved wife of 47 years; 4 sons, Franklin (Jill) Shobe and Brian (Katrina) Shobe of Indianapolis, IN, Lowell Shobe of Rahway, NJ, Claude E. Shobe of Kansas City, MO; a daughter, Helen (Thomas) Reed, of Leavenworth, KS; 1 brother, Edgar Shobe of Kansas City, MO; 9 grandchildren, cousins, nephews, nieces, and a host of friends. Published in the Kansas City Star on 11/12/2005. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=15685137 Madolynn F. Burlington (longtime member of Mission Road church) Madolynn, wife of the late John (Jack) L. Burlington of Overland Park, passed away November 13, 2005, at the Willow Creek Nursery Home in Sandwich, IL, where she had moved to be near her son, Paul Burlington, his wife Pam and two of her grandchildren, Kelsey and Tyler. She is survived by her other son John Burlington of Schertz, TX; his wife, Nancy; three grandchildren, Thomas, Jennifer, and David; and three greatgrandchildren, Alexis, Peyton, and Mia; and a daughter, Laurie Burlington of Stockport, IA. Madolynn was a long time member of the Reorganized Latter Day Saints Church. She was elected to the General Council of Women at the 1966 World Conference. She actively served in the women's organization holding several offices including President of the Women's Council for the Kansas City Stake. She also served as a Director of the vacation church schools for the Kansas City Stake. Madolynn was very active in support of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Breath of Spring Ball and founded the Service Camp for children at Lake Doniphan in 1967. She was active in programming activities for the women of the National Automatic Merchandising Association and the National Association of Concessionaires in support of her husband Jack's business career with the Vendo Co. Madolynn retired from Hall's Department Store having worked for many years in their fine china and silver departments. She was recognized for her expertise with lines such as Dalton, Belleek, Wedgewood and Melrose. Madolynn earned many sales awards including top sales person on several occasions. Madolynn's many talents included being an accomplished opera singer having studied with the Cincinnati and Chicago Opera companies and an audition with the New York Metropolitan Opera. She was a person of artistic talent as well leaving her family several pieces of beautiful artwork to celebrate her memory. Services will be held at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel & Cemetery on Saturday, November 19, 2005. Visitation will be at 1 p.m., and the funeral service at 2 p.m. Internment will be at the Johnson County Memorial Gardens. Madolynn had requested contributions to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, in lieu of flowers. Published in the Kansas City Star on 11/17/2005. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=15756471 Lorraine A. Fischer (mother of Judy Fischer Sylte - SME'60) (1920-2005) Lorraine A. Fischer, 85, of Olathe, KS, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2005 at the Olathe Good Samaritan Center. Mrs. Fischer was born July 30, 1920 in St. Joseph, MO. She lived in Burbank, CA, Houston, TX, St. Louis, MO and retired to Rockport, TX but she continued to return to the Johnson County, KS area accruing nearly 30 years residency to be closer to family. She had an abiding faith, a determination to remain fully engaged in every day, enjoyed dominoes and loved her bingo. She remained sharp as a tack through daily word searches and crossword puzzles. She inspired those who came in contact with her at the Olathe Good Samaritan Center and will be loved and missed by friends and family. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert K. Fischer and her grandson Phillip Mark Arnoldy. She is survived by her four children, Judith K. Sylte, of Overland Park, KS, Richard K. Fischer of Corpus Christi, TX, Kathy S. Blue of Norfolk, NE, and Deborah L. Fischer of Olathe, KS; 11 grandchildren, Tamara Arnoldy, Matt Sylte, Tim Sylte, Darrell Fischer, Geoff Fischer, John Lund, Robert Lund, Becky Berryhill, Jake Blue, Travis Paustian, and Robert Fischer-Paustian; and 3 great-grandchildren, Ryan Arnoldy, Christopher Fischer and Patrick Lund. Services 3 p.m. Monday, at Heaton Bowman Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel, 3609 Frederick Blvd, St. Joseph, MO. Interment Mount Mora Cemetery. Visitation will be 1:30 to 3 p.m. prior to service at the Chapel. Published in the Kansas City Star on 11/27/2005. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=15809742 Leonard Pembleton (husband of Nikki Bartley Pembleton - square dancer) Leonard Pembleton, 42, Overland Park, KS passed away November 27, 2005 at home. Memorial Service will be 6 p.m. Thursday, December 1, 2005 at St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 6422 Santa Fe Dr., Overland Park, KS. (Arr: Heartland Cremation & Burial Society 800-2547679) Published in the Kansas City Star on 11/29/2005. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=15809760 Rose G. Zagortz (childhood next-door neighbor in Leawood) Rose G. Zagortz, 88, of Lenexa, Kansas passed away November 26, 2005, at her home in Lakeview Village. A Memorial Service with military honors will be held at the Mt. Moriah & Freeman Funeral Home at 10507 Holmes Road, Kansas City, Missouri on Thursday, December 1 at 11 a.m. Rose was born in Albany, NY on August 25, 1917. She was preceded in death by her parents and four sisters, Dottie, Rebecca, Janet and Anna, all of New York. Rose leaves sons Clark of Prairie Village, Dean and his wife Vikki and son Davis of Prairie Village, and Paul of Olathe and daughter-in-law Lynne Zagortz of Overland Park and their children Lisa Gulley and husband Matthew of Overland Park and Kevin Zagortz and his wife Stacey of Dallas, Texas. Rose grew up in Brooklyn, New York during the depression. She served in the United States Army as a Cryptographic Technician in Manilla 1943-44 where she earned a Bronze Service Star among other combat arena honors. Before shipping out, Rose married fellow soldier Martin Zagortz who died in 1979. After World War II, they moved to Waldo then built a home in Leawood in 1951 to raise their three boys. Rose had a long time career with the U.S. Civil Service. After her retirement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, she worked at the Jones Store Company and faithfully volunteered at Shawnee Mission Medical Center. She enjoyed her veteran status and enjoyed the companionship of her fellow veterans at VFW Post 846 in Overland Park. Rose was a loving mother and tireless worker. She will be missed by all who knew her. Rose truly enjoyed her time at Lakeview Village and her family would like to thank the gracious, courteous and caring staff who made her time there so very comfortable. (Arr; Mt. Moriah & Freeman Chapel, 816942-2004). Published in the Kansas City Star on 11/29/2005. http://www2.ljworld.com/obits/2005/dec/01/dr_edward_miller/ Phil Miller (SME'60 classmate) Dr. Edward Phillip Miller, Oskaloosa 1942 - 2005 Services for Dr. Edward Phillip “Phil” Miller, 63, Oskaloosa, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Oskaloosa Middle School multipurpose room. Private family inurnment will be in Pleasant View Cemetery in Oskaloosa. Dr. Miller died Monday, Nov. 21, 2005, at his home. He was born March 19, 1942, in Cherryvale, the son of Ralph Davidson and Faye Smisor Miller. He graduated from Shawnee Mission High School in Prairie Village in 1960. He graduated from Kansas State University and Kansas State College of Veterinary Medicine. He received a Master of Science degree in pharmacology and toxicology from Kansas University and was board certified in both human and veterinary toxicology. Dr. Miller served in the Army Veterinary Corps from 1966 to 1968 during the Vietnam War. He had a private veterinary practice in Oskaloosa from 1968 to 1979. He worked as a research veterinarian and director in the veterinary medical department of Coopers Animal Health Inc. in Kansas City, Kan., until 1989. He was a manager of both the veterinary sciences section and research and development department and the director for the product safety and efficacy department at Pitman-Moore Inc., Kansas City, Kan., from 1989 to 1994. He worked as the director for the product safety and efficacy department of Hill’s Pet Nutrition Inc. in Topeka from 1994-2000. He wrote chapters for two veterinary textbooks. He and his wife owned and operated EPM Services Inc. Dr. Miller served for 16 years on the Oskaloosa Board of Education, served on Oskaloosa City Council and was the Oskaloosa fire chief. In 1996 he was named citizen of the year by the Oskaloosa Chamber of Commerce. He was on the Leavenworth Mutual Savings & Loan Board of Directors. He was also active with the American Veterinary Medical Assn. and Kansas Veterinary Medical Assn. He belonged to the Church of Resurrection in Leawood. He married Peggy Jean Wise on June 4, 1966, in Lawrence. She survives, of the home. Other survivors include two sons, Kyle E., Boston, and Trenton A., Eudora; two brothers, David L., Edmond, Okla., and Richard H., Rose Hill; and a grandchild. The family suggests memorials to the Phil Miller Memorial Fund for Fire District 8, sent in care of Barnett Funeral Home, P.O. Box 416, Oskaloosa 66066. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=16132249 Maxine Bauman (mother of Deanna Bauman Merrill, SME'60) Maxine Bauman, 87, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2005. A memorial service and celebration of her life will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, December 30, at the Overland Park Presbyterian Church. Family and friends will gather in the church's Fellowship Hall immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to her beloved Overland Park Presbyterian Church, 8029 Overland Park Drive, Overland Park, KS, 66204. Maxine was born in Hillsdale, KS, on July 13, 1918, to Luther and Blanche (Turner) Russell. Her family moved to Overland Park in 1932 and she graduated from Shawnee Mission Rural High School. Throughout her life, Maxine remained in contact with fellow alumni from the "Great Class of 1935," gladly serving as the central correspondent and reunion organizer. On July 28, 1940, Maxine married Lee Bauman and they took up residence in Olathe, where they began their family. Maxine and Lee later moved to Overland Park and in May 1955, opened their first shoe store, Bauman's Shoes on 80th Street, a trusted source for family foot care for generations. Additional stores were opened in the Mission Shopping Center and Olathe. Lee and Maxine retired in May, 1985. Maxine not only witnessed the transformation of Overland Park into a first class city, she also contributed greatly to its successful development. She was a charter member of the Downtown Overland Park Business Association and served for over 10 years in various capacities including President and Executive Secretary. Among her notable honors, Maxine was named Squire Woman of the year in 1969; in 1989, she was honored as "Queen for a Day" at the Overland Park Fall Festival Parade. Maxine worked tirelessly for over 40 years to ensure that her beloved city of Overland Park would continue to grow and prosper, yet remain a wonderful place to live and raise a family. As a business owner in Mission, Maxine also served that city well. From 1978-83, she held several offices in the Mission Chamber of Commerce, including Chairman of Retail Promotions, Secretary, Vice President, and President. In 1980, she received the MCC Member of the Year award. Maxine also served as President of the Mission Shopping Center Merchants Association in 1978 and 1979. Although a dedicated civic activist, first and foremost in Maxine's heart was the love and care of her family. A devoted mother of five, her legacy of love expanded to embrace five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was a Girl Scout Leader for over 15 years, as well as, Cub Scout Den Mother. Despite her busy schedule, Maxine seldom missed any of her children's ball games, dance and piano recitals, scouting and school field trips. As a testament to her loving devotion, Maxine was nominated by one of her daughters and honored as Mother of the Year by the Sun Newspapers. Throughout Maxine's life, she remained passionate about the holy institution in which she married, the Overland Park Presbyterian Church. She gave generously of her energy and time, serving in many capacities including elder, lay leader, and numerous committee chairmanships. Her compassion for the elderly was enormous and she "adopted" many who were in need, providing care and companionship to those restricted at home or in retirement centers. Although Maxine's "retirement" officially began in 1985, she continued to work, joining the colorful crew at Suzees Fashions in Overland Park. In her "spare time," Maxine maintained her tireless volunteer efforts. Her devotion to Overland Park continued until well into her eighties, remaining an active and productive member of the Overland Park Historical Society. Maxine moved from Overland Park in July, 2003, to live with her youngest daughter in Cumberland, RI. In keeping with one of her greatest joys throughout life, Maxine continued to travel around the world visiting family and friends, always making new friends. Despite physical challenges, Maxine maintained a positive attitude and zest for life that will remain an everlasting inspiration for us all. Maxine is survived by her sister, Maurine Shaw of Overland Park, KS, and her son, Robert; children, Deanna Merrill of Coronado, CA, Jim Bauman of Overland Park, KS, Deborah Bauman of Hartford, CT, Bradley Bauman of Normal, IL, and Melissa Bauman of Cumberland, RI; grandchildren, LeeAnn, Andrew, Jennifer, Heather, and Emily; great-grandchildren, Jocelyn, Danica, Joshua, Jack, Ty, Nicholas, Grace, and Lucas. (Arr: McGilley & Hoge Chapel, 913-642-3565) Published in the Kansas City Star on 12/27/2005. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=16218403 John Thomas Osborn (son of John Osborn, SME'60) John Thomas Osborn, 92, passed away January 3, 2006, in Lenexa, KS. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m., Friday, January 6, at Stanley Funeral Home, 3959 E. 31st St., Tulsa, OK. Graveside services will be 10 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 7, at Memorial Park Cemetery in Tulsa, OK. Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Luke's Hospital Foundation, 800 W. 47th St. Suite 204, Kansas City, MO 64112; or Oklahoma State University Foundation, PO Box 1749, Stillwater, OK 74076. John Osborn was born on August 19, 1913, in Tulsa, OK. He attended the Oklahoma Military Academy in Claremore, OK, from 1927 to 1931. From 1931 to 1935, John attended Oklahoma State University and earned a degree in chemical engineering. The majority of his career included work in the oil industry with the following companies; Continental Oil Co., Platte Pipeline, and Marathon Oil Co. John is preceded in death by wife, Mae D. Osborn; son, William Thomas Osborn; granddaughter, Melissa Ann Miller; grandson, Joseph Marcus Miller. He is survived by two daughters, Ruth J. Osborn, Hot Springs, AR, Faye Ann (Tom) Miller, Shawnee, KS; son, John Duncan (Sarah) Osborn, Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands); five grandchildren, Christy Partridge, John T. Miller, Ashley Rogers, Erin Mortenson, Jeff Osborn; 4 great-grandchildren: Jacob and Brianna Partridge, Sophia Rogers, and Elijah Mortenson. (Arr. D.W. Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel, 8201 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS 66204, 913-648-6224) Published in the Kansas City Star on 1/5/2006. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=16224779 Calep Howard (father of Jerry Howard, former co-worker) Calep Howard was born in Goodman, Missouri, August 19, 1912. He passed away on January 5, 2006 at Foxwood Springs Care Center, Raymore, Missouri. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. with funeral services to follow on Monday, January 9 at 2 p.m. at Raymore Christian Church, Highway 58 at Peace Drive. Calep was the youngest of 11 children born to Jesse and Elizabeth Howard. Survivors include his wife of 75 years, Thelma E. Howard of Raymore; three children, Jerry W. Howard (wife Glenda) of Kansas City, MO; Norma R. Money (husband Russell) of Lee's Summit, MO; Gracia Howard of Wakarusa, KS; and a brother, E.C. Howard, of Okmulgee, OK who is 101 years old. Calep and Thelma have nine grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Calep retired from Phillips Products Pipeline after 45 years of employment. At retirement he was Terminal Supervisor at Paola, Kansas. He was a member of Raymore Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and held many positions available to the laity. He was a Masonic Lodge member. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, January 10 at South Heights Cemetery at Sapulpa, Oklahoma. (Arr; Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, MO 816-322-5278). Published in the Kansas City Star from 1/6/2006 - 1/7/2006. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=16235418 Virginia D. Klenk (mother of Judy Klenk Crosbie, SME'60) Virginia D. Klenk, 89, Leawood, KS, passed away Monday, January 2, 2006 at home alongside, Judy, Tom, Amy, and Hershey. Memorial services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, January 11, at McGilley State Line Chapel, 12301 State Line Rd. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. Mary Magdalene Outreach, 400 E. Red Bridge Rd., KCMO 64131. Mrs. Klenk was a member of the Tennessee Squire Association and proud property owner. She was also associated with Little Rock Junior League, past member of Saddle and Sirloin and past Governor of the American Royal. Mrs. Klenk was preceded in death by her husband, George H. Klenk, Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Judy Crosbie and her husband Tom of Leawood, KS; son, George H. "Chip" Klenk, III and his wife Becky of Fruita, CO; five grandchildren, Amy and Jim McCrabb, Mike Crosbie, Britton and Rob Zimmerman, Lesley and Dale Self, and Emily Callahan; five great grandchildren, Max, Sam, Tommy, Charlie, and Keara. She also leaves behind her loving canine companion, Hershey. "Happy Tuesday" (Arr; McGilley State Line Chapel, 816-9426180). Published in the Kansas City Star on 1/8/2006. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=16379467 Gilbert F. Hellmer (Mustangs square dancer) Gilbert F. Hellmer, 81, of Roeland Park, KS, passed away on January 14, 2006 at Garden Terrace of Overland Park. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, January 17, 2006 with a rosary at 7:30 p.m. at McGilley & Hoge Chapel, 8024 Santa Fe Drive, Overland Park, KS. A mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, January 18, 2006 at St. Agnes Church, 5250 Mission Rd., Roeland Park, KS. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Alzheimer's Association, 3846 W. 75th St., Prairie Village, KS or to St. Agnes Church. Burial will be at Leavenworth National Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. January 18, 2006. Mr. Hellmer was born in Olpe, KS on October 25, 1924 to George Hellmer and Mary (Strutzel) Hellmer. Gil graduated from Kansas State University and served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was a member of Phi Kappa Theta fraternity, Knights of Columbus, ASHRAE, MSPE, Engineer Club, Exchange Club and the Mustangs Square Dancers Club. In 1954 he opened the office of Hellmer & Medved Consulting Engineers from which he retired after 51 years. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Kitty (Strathman) and eight children: Annette Moran and her husband, David, of Manhattan, KS; John Hellmer and his wife, Kathy, of Shawnee, KS; Dennis Hellmer and his wife, Patricia, of Overland Park, KS; Brian Hellmer of Ottawa, KS; Bruce Hellmer and his wife, Melissa, of Lee's Summit, MO; Tom Hellmer and his wife, Connie, of Woodbridge, VA; Rozanne Megee and her husband, Robert, of Overland Park, KS; James Hellmer and his wife, Patricia, of Highlands Ranch, CO; 14 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was a creative and trustworthy consulting engineer and a beloved husband and father. (Arr; McGilley & Hoge Chapel, 913-642-3565). Published in the Kansas City Star on 1/17/2006. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=16484165 Edith Damron (mother-in-law of Pam Meedel Damron - SME'60) Edith Damron, 94, of Gladstone, MO, died Tuesday, January 24, at her home. She was born November 29, 1911, in Lawrence County, MO, to Virgil Weaver and Jessie Chapman Weaver. She retired from Katz Drug Store, where she was a sales clerk working in both Missouri and Kansas. She was a Baptist and an honorary member of the Red Hat Society, receiving a Purple Hat. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Audie Damron in 1980; three sons, Richard Damron, Don Damron, and William J. Damron; two brothers, Loren Weaver and Charlie Weaver; and one sister, Opal Misner. Survivors are four daughters, Loretta Bethel of Fresno, CA, Barbara Reese and husband Fred of Bella Vista, Patricia Barker of Eudora, KS, and Audrey Matney of Gladstone, MO; thirty grandchildren; and numerous greatgrandchildren and great-greatgrandchildren. Viewing will be Saturday, January 28, 1-2 p.m., at Sisco Funeral Home in Pea Ridge, with the funeral following at 2 p.m., in Sisco Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Glenn Matney officiating. Burial will be in Bentonville Cemetery, Bentonville, AR. Memorials may be made to North Care Hospice; or American Foundation for the Blind. Published in the Kansas City Star on 1/27/2006. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=16489362 Ralph Joseph Ahlen (father of Donna Ahlen Michael - SME'60) Ralph J. Ahlen, 92, Cottonwood, AZ, died January 15, 2006. Survived by his wife of 65 years, Dorothy E. Ahlen of the home; daughter, Donna Michael of Arizona; two granddaughters, Tiffany Cameron of Smithville and Lauren Balleweg of Omaha, and four greatgrandchildren. Ralph was born December 31, 1913 to Minnie and Joseph Ahlen in Kansas City, MO. He was a graduate of Northeast High School. Preceded in death by daughter, Linda, brother, Vernon, and sister, Dorothy. Memorial service Jan. 28 at Peace Lutheran Church, Cottonwood, AZ. Published in the Kansas City Star on 1/28/2006. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=17076627 A. Burnell Childers (former DIT-MCO worker) A. Burnell Childers, 91, of Kansas City, KS, died Friday, March 10, 2006 at his home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wed., March 15 at the Porter Funeral Home, 1835 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, KS. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 14 at the funeral home, where Masonic services will be held at 6 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Stony Point Christian Church, 149 S. 78th St., Kansas City, KS 66111. Burnell was born November 20, 1914, in Kansas City, KS and was a lifelong resident of the city. He was a mechanical engineer for 21 years and retired in 1983 from Dit-M-Co, and had worked at the Manley Popcorn Company. Burnell was a member for over 50 years and Past Master of Delaware Masonic Lodge; a member of the Scottish Rite and High-Twelve Club. He was associated with DeMolay for over 40 years, a Chapter Dad for 15 years, and past treasurer of that organization. He was a member and former deacon of Stony Point Christian Church. His wife Nellie, preceded him in death in 1991. Survivors include his son Ronald Childers, and his wife Judy, of Arlington, TX; daughter Nancy Bolin, and grandchildren; and 9 great grandchildren. (Arr; Porter Funeral Home & Crematory, 1835 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, KS, 913-621-6400). Published in the Kansas City Star on 3/13/2006. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=17795953 William E. Oldham (choral music teacher at SMN) William E. Oldham, 74, of Overland Park, KS passed away Saturday, May13,2006 at Menorah Medical Center. A Celebration of Bill's Life will be 3:00PM Sunday, May 21, 2006 at Community Christian Church, 4601 Main, KC, MO, where a reception will follow. Mr. Oldham was born to Harry & Anne Oldham on November 3, 1931 in Pittsburg, KS. He graduated from Wyandotte High School, the University of Kansas with a Masters Degree in Music Education, and received a Fulbright Scholarship to The Hague Conservatory of Music in the Netherlands. Upon his return from the Netherlands, he served in the US Army. Mr. Oldham was Choral Music teacher at Shawnee Mission North High School from 1957 to 1962. When Shawnee Mission West opened, he taught vocal music there until he retired in 1996. He was also the Choir Director at Community Christian Church for 34 years and had started Theatre in the Park at Antioch Park with the musical "Mame". He was preceded in death by his parents and son Kevin W. Oldham. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Barbara Jo Oldham of the home Daughter, Leslie Lynn Oldham, KCMO. (Arr: Skradski Funeral Home, Kansas City, KS 913-371-1404) Published in the Kansas City Star on 5/17/2006. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=18450799 Joseph H. Wally Jr. (father of John Wally - SME'60) Joseph H. Wally, Jr., better known as Jack, died July 13, 2006 at home, being 93 years old. In a detailed written request he expressed the wish that there be no funeral or flowers. The family wishes to thank the wonderful caregivers of Kansas City Hospice requests that any donations be made to Kansas City Hospice in his name. He also asked for cremation and disposition in a specified location at a later date. Jack was born in Kansas City on June 29, 1913. After graduating from the School of Journalism at the University of Missouri in Columbia, he became a press photographer for the Los Angeles Examiner. In 1938 he returned to Kansas City to become the chief photographer of the Kansas City Journal-Post and handled occasional assignments for LIFE Magazine. His father, Joe Wally, owned Western Blue Print Co. and prevailed on Jack to work for him "for a short time". His tenure at Western Blue Print turned out to last for years. Jack bought the company and ultimately sold it to his three sons. While at Western Blue Print, Jack started designing and selling huge industrial cameras to solve the needs of the reprographic industry. Many of these were purchased well beyond the blue print industry by companies such as General Motors, Ford Motor Co., Boeing, Lockheed Martin and every major company in the petroleum industry, as well as the military services. Those successes were surprising as Jack had no background in engineering, although he held over 40 U.S. and foreign patents. In 1978, Jack began to apply his optical technology to the Graphic Arts industry by designing a step-and-repeat camera, which, for the first time, made onepiece film "flats" for printing books, magazines, canned food labels and other similar items printed on large lithographic presses in color. These cameras, sold under the Opti-Copy trademark, saturated the printing industry in the U.S. and Canada and were widely used in Europe, Australia and Japan. Most of the national magazines in all of those areas employed Opti-Copy devices. Over 2,000 of these units were assembled in a new plant at 110th and Lackman Road in Lenexa which was visited by printers from all over the world. Forty of the largest publishers in Japan flew to Kansas City as a group to witness a demonstration at the Opti-Copy facility. He also had a great sense of humor, loved life and was a great Dad to his three sons. Jack was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Edna Wally. Survivors include two sons in the Kansas City area, Joseph H. Wally III and J. Christopher Wally, daughter-in-law Susan Wally, and Dr. John W. Wally, MD, who lives in Sedona, Arizona, a sister, Mrs. John Dienner, Jr., of Bethesda, Maryland, two grandchildren, two greatgrandchildren and several nieces and nephews. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel, 8201 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS, 913-648-6224). Online Guest Book at www.dwnewcomers.com Published in the Kansas City Star on 7/15/2006. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=18698056 Logan, Dennis V. (brother of Vance Logan - SME'60) Dennis V. Logan, 58, Lenexa, KS, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2006 at his home. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m. Monday, July 31 at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf. Friends may call on the family from 1-3 p.m., prior to the service at the chapel. Entombment in Johnson County Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Heart Association, 6800 W. 93rd St., Overland Park, KS 66212. Dennis was born November 26, 1947 to Don and Marge Logan in Omaha, NE. He and his family later moved to Prairie Village, KS in 1954. He attended Shawnee Mission East High School and graduated in 1966. In 1970 he graduated from Kansas State University where he was a member of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity. Dennis later attended the University of Kansas Law School and graduated in 1973. Denny's professional career in the insurance field spanned four decades, most recent with Swiss Reinsurance. Prior to that he worked he worked with the Dodson Insurance Group, and partnered with his older brother, Vance, in their own insurance agency, Parkway Insurance Agency. He was a Certified Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), a member of the Fraternal Order of Blue Goose and the National Claims Association. He also worked as a consulting claims attorney for several companies. He was preceded in death by his parents, Don and Marge Logan. He is survived by his wife, Paula Logan of the home; daughter, Angie Payne and husband, Doug of Basehor; son, Chad of Kansas City, MO and granddaughters, Courtney and Megan Payne of Basehor. He is also survived by his brothers, Vance, Steve and wife, Betsy of Overland Park, KS; sister, Jennifer and her husband, Jerry of Kansas City, MO. Denny was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He always had a smile on his face and was loved by all that knew him. He will be missed greatly by his many acquaintances both professional and personal. (Arr: D.W. Newcomer's Sons, 913-451-1860). Published in the Kansas City Star on 7/29/2006. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=19806006 Stephen Lorenzo Daleo (former co-worker) Stephen L. Daleo, 50, of Pleasant on, CA, died on October 28, 2006 following the crash of the ultralight plane he was piloting in Knightson, Ca. A native of Kansas City, Mo., he attended the University of Missouri, receiving a BS and MS in Electrical Engineering. After graduation, he commenced his career in the Research and Design/Development of medical devices. In 1979, he began his engineering career with the Bendix Corporation where he was a Design Engineer responsible for the performance evaluation of semiconductor devices. His continuing career included: DIT -MCO International, where he was a Product Manager and Senior Engineer; PPG Biomedical, where he was responsible for design and pro- ject management for cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, and patient monitoring systems; Tyco / Mallinckrodt / Nellcor, which facilitated his move from Missouri to California, where he was a Staff Program Manager and Hardware Manager; TheraSense, where he was responsible for the development of blood glucose monitoring instruments used by diabetics; OptiScan Biomedical, where he did further work in designing a measurement system of glucose for diabetes. He was currently employed with Sanarus Medical, where he was the Director of Systems Engineering, working on devices for the diagnosis and treatment of benign and malignant breast tumors. During his career he earned three patents for medical equipment design. In addition to his various jobs, he also was the President of Daleo Enterprises, LLC. In this capacity he consulted with various companies to assist in the design of medical devices. He also was the national importer for two hang gliding companies: Flight Design and Aeros. Steve was an avid hang gliding pilot, flying for over 32 years and accomplishing the rating of Master. He also had his Aerotow Pilot rating and a private pilot's license. He was extremely passionate about flying, his work, his family and friends, great wine, and life. He is survived by his life partner, Debra McGlaughlin, formerly of Kansas City, Mo.; his mother, Betty Daleo of Kansas City, Mo.; his brother and sisterin-law, David and Jill Daleo, of Kansas City, Mo.; his aunt and many cousins; and his two god-children, Angela McGlaughlin Alves and Christian Stephen Daniel McGlaughlin, also of Kansas City, Mo. He was preceded in death by his father, John Daleo. He will be sorely missed by all.Memorial services will be conducted on November 2, 2006 at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 7557 Amador Valley Blvd., Dublin, CA. A visitation and memorial service will also be held at St. James Lutheran Church, 1104 Vivion Rd., Kansas City MO on Monday, Nov. 6 starting at 7 p.m. Donations can be made to the National Breast Cancer Foundation (htip://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/) in honor of the work Steve did with Sanarus of which he was very proud. Published in the Kansas City Star on 11/3/2006. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=19817509 John Byron (Jack) Le Claire Sr. (father of Lynn LeClaire Clifford - SME'60) LE CLAIRE, SR. Jack Le Claire, 98, died in his sleep on Friday, November 3, 2006. He was born on July 18, 1908, in Brookfield, Missouri, to Louis and Caroline (Willis) Le Claire. Upon moving to Kansas City, he attended Westport High School and the University of Kansas. At KU, he earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering with a major in Aeronautics and was a member of Delta Chi fraternity. Before graduation, he worked summers for the American Eagle Airplane company. He entered flight training with the United States Marine Corps, soloed in 1931, receiving a Designation as a Naval Aviator and a commission in the Marine Corps Reserve in 1932. While in Pensacola, he met his wife of 69 years, Lillian Theo Massey. In 1934, after two years active duty in Pensacola and San Diego, he joined Rearwin Airplane Company at Fairfax Airport, where he was an engineering test pilot, flight instructor and delivery pilot. In this capacity, Jack conducted several first flights on experimental Rearwin aircraft. Jack joined TWA in 1935 as an engineer and went on the line as a co-pilot the following year flying the DC-2 and DC-3 and became Captain in 1940. During his 33 year career with TWA, Jack served primarily as a technical pilot developing cockpit specifications and instrumentation for new or modified TWA aircraft ranging from the DC-3 to the 707. Jack was also heavily involved with industry technical committees such as the SAE S-7 Committee composed of engineering pilots from the major airlines and manufacturers. This committee was charged with developing Aerospace Standards for everything in the cockpit. The work of this committee greatly influenced the cockpit design of the first jet transports then on the drawing boards. Jack was a charter member of this group and was active until his retirement from TWA in 1968. Jack was also involved with major government research projects such as the NASA program to determine the Air Traffic Control requirements for the Super Sonic Transport. In 1959, Jack served as pilot in command of the first scheduled commercial jetliner flight at Kansas City Municipal Airport. For this inaugural flight, Mayor H. Roe Bartle presented Jack with the Key to Kansas City. Before retiring in 1968, he was selected as Captain of the TWA System Crew of the Year. Jack was a long time member of the Kansas City Hanger of the Quiet Birdmen. Jack was preceded in death by his wife Lil; three brothers, Ramon Joseph, Louis and Willis; and two sisters, Ida Louise and Ethelyn Le Claire Dwyer. Jack leaves three children, Jack Le Claire II, Overland Park, Kan., Lynn Clifford and her husband William, Honolulu, Hawaii, and Richard Le Claire and his wife Susan, Shawnee, Kan.; seven grandchildren, Michelle Adams, Milford, Mich., Shannon Le Claire Towey, Kilauea, Hawaii, Denise Johnson, Phoenix, Ariz., John Le Claire III, Olathe, Kan., Aaron Clifford, Seattle, Wash., Nicole Le Claire, San Francisco, Calif., and Stephanie Le Claire, Kansas City, Mo.; and 10 great grandchildren. The family wishes to express its heartfelt thanks and deep appreciation for the untiring help and service provided to Jack by his fulltime caregiver for the last three and a half years, Sharon Storm. We love you, Sharon! A gathering of family and friends will be held at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, Kan., Monday, November 6, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Condolences may be left at www.dwnewcomers.com. Inurnment will be in a private ceremony at Memorial Park Cemetery, Kansas City, Mo. Memorial contributions may be made in Jack's name to the Airline History Museum, Hanger 9, 201 NW Lou Holland Drive, Kansas City, MO 64116. Arrangements are by the D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, (913) 451-1860. Published in the Kansas City Star from 11/5/2006 - 11/6/2006. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=20015280 Larry E. "Painter" Barker (cousin) "Painter", 62, of Grandview, Missouri, passed away November 21, 2006, surrounded by loving family and friends. Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. Saturday, November 25, 2006, at McGilley & George Funeral Home, 12913 Grandview Road, Grandview, Mo. No flowers please. Mr. Barker was born May 1, 1944, in Grandview, Mo. He was a lifelong Grandview resident, and a professional painter who lived life to the fullest and always on his own terms. He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Pat Barker. Survivors include his son Brian Barker and wife Jenny, brother Jim Barker and sister Linda Dillon and many many friends. (Arr: McGilley & George Funeral Home, 816-9660250) Published in the Kansas City Star on 11/23/2006. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=20201696 E. Joan Kemp (back-door neighbor) Elizabeth Joan Berscheid (Stacey) Kemp, age 76, died on Thursday evening, December 7, 2006 at Overland Park Regional Hospital after sustaining a severe head injury in a fall on ice four days earlier. A Celebration of the Life of E. Joan Kemp will be held at Village Presbyterian Church, 6641 Mission Road, Prairie Village, KS at 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 12, 2006. Internment services will be held at 3:30 p.m. at Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Cemetery, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS. Mrs. Kemp was born in Berwyn, IL on May 3, 1930 to Ortha Louise (Scrivens) and John Jacques Berscheid, grew up in LaGrange, IL and has lived in Prairie Village, KS for 43 years. Joan graduated from Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa with a degree in Journalism. Her professional journalism work included serving as a writer and editor for the Johnson County Sun newspaper, and writing freelance articles. She worked tirelessly for numerous community nonprofit organizations. Joan enjoyed her jobs as mother and homemaker, which afforded her time to use her training and experience as a photo journalist to volunteer for causes she found worthwhile. She was a Village Presbyterian Church ordained elder with a special interest in local missions. Her love for animals took the form of partnering with her beloved golden retrievers to bring healing joy through Pets For Life and Mo-Kan Pet Partners for 18 years and by supporting many animal aid organizations. She enjoyed music as a recreation, playing cello with the Medical Arts Symphony and later joining the Kansas City Banjo Band after learning to play the banjo at age 60. For a number of years she served on the City of Prairie Village Arts Council and the city Animal Advisory Board. She was preceded in death by her first husband, William Arthur Stacey III, and her parents. Mrs. Kemp is survived by her husband of 36 years, John Bernard Kemp; her daughters and their families: Sue Stacey and Brad Meinhold of St. Paul, MN, and his two children, Maya and Justin; and Beth and Dave Cicha of Overland Park, KS and their daughter, Christine; one sister, Janet L. Jones of Oak Brook, IL; three stepchildren and their spouses: Kathryn and Dr. Tom Lehmann and Mary and Dr. Cal Ray Harding, all of Louisville, KY, and John and Sameta Kemp of Washington, D.C. Other survivors are four step grandchildren and their families: Dr. Will and Sarah Lehmann and their daughter, Charlotte; Hans and Ruthie Lehmann and their daughters, Kayla and Hannah; Nick and Julie Titus; and Lally Lehmann. In lieu of flowers, the Kemp Family suggests memorial gifts be given to any of her many favorite charities, including: Mo-Kan Pet Partners, P.O. Box 7496, Overland Park, KS 66207; and Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, 4420 Warwick Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64111. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Memorial Gardens, 913-451-1860). Published in the Kansas City Star on 12/10/2006. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=85946861 Edward K. Carter (former co-worker) Edward K. Carter, 84, Parkville, passed away Wednesday January 10, 2007 at North Kansas City Hospital. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 16th at St. Therese Catholic Church, burial in Resurrection Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Monday at the church where a rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Therese Catholic Church Memorial Fund or the American Heart Association. Edward was born May 3, 1922 in St. Joseph, MO. He graduated from Fall City High School, Fall City, NE in 1940. He was a WWII Veteran flying 37 missions in the 303rd Bomb Group. Among the many awards he received was the Distinguished Flying Cross. Edward worked for DIT-MCO Inc. and Xebec Co. as their Director of Manufacturing. He was very active in the Boy Scouts, serving as a Scout Master from 19601967 and was a member of the Tribe of Mic-O-Say. He was an active member of St. Therese Catholic Church and loved genealogy. Survivors include his wife, Ellen of the home; sons, Jerry Carter and wife Carole Rae, and Keith Carter; sister, Barbara Paddy of Spruce, MI; granddaughters, Erin and Allison Carter. (Arr: McGilley Antioch Chapel, 816-453-7700) Published in the Kansas City Star on 1/13/2007. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=86015266 Larry D. Stewart (Kansas City's "Secret Santa") Larry D. Stewart, 58, of Lee's Summit, Mo., passed away Friday, January 12, 2007, at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, Mo. He was born April 1, 1948, in Bruce, Mississippi. Mr. Stewart was an entrepreneur. He was a member of the Woods Chapel United Methodist Church and a member of the Crime Commission Board. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. Survivors include his children, sons Joe L. Stewart, John P. Stewart, Mark J. Stewart and daughter Kimberly C. Stewart, all of Kansas City, Mo., and sister Elizabeth A. Sato of Kansas. Larry was a member of the Crime Commission Board, the Foundation Board for St. Luke's Hospital, the Lee's Summit Economic Development Council, the Board of Directors of S.A.F.E. and the Eastern Jackson County Youth Court. He was the recipient of the Buck O'Neill Legacy Award, an honorary member of the International Association of Firefighters and also a member of the first graduating class of the F.B.I. Citizen's Academy and a graduate of the Bubba Harmon School of Golf. Memorial contributions may be made to donor's choice. Private family services will be held with a public memorial service at a later date. Published in the Kansas City Star on 1/15/2007. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=86149499 Rose Shapiro Katzeff (mother of Alice Katzeff Stein - SME'60) Rose Shapiro Katzeff, 93, of Overland Park, Kan., passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2007, after a short illness. Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m. Sunday, January 28, at The Louis Memorial Chapel. Burial at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Kindly omit flowers, the family suggests contributions to Beth Shalom Synagogue, Village Shalom or Kansas City Hospice. Mrs. Katzeff was a member of Congregation Beth Shalom and its Sisterhood, B'nai B'rith Women, a life member of Hadassah and volunteered in the Gift Shop at Beth Shalom. She was born in Kansas City and was a lifelong area resident. Mrs. Katzeff was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Joseph Katzeff; her brother, Ben Shapiro and a sister, Adele Daniels Walker. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law: Alice and Herb Stein, Overland Park, Kan., Debbie and Steve Mack, Dallas, Texas; sister: Sadie Davidoff, Dallas, Texas; grandchildren: Eric and Kathy Stein, Wilmette, Ill., Jennifer and Tom Goedeke, Chesterfield, Mo., Adam Stein and Paula Mahayosnand-Stein, Jersey City, N.J., Jeremy Mack and fiancee Casey Cohn, Dallas, Texas, Randy Mack, Boulder, Colo., and Bradley Mack, Dallas, Texas; greatgrandchildren: Jessica and Trace Goedeke, Chesterfield, Mo., Zachary and Daniel Stein, Wilmette, Ill.; many nieces and nephews also survive. The family wishes to thank the staff at Village Shalom for their loving care and attention. Online guest book available at www.louismemorialchapel.com (Arr: The Louis Memorial Chapel, 816-3615211.) Published in the Kansas City Star on 1/27/2007. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=86214000 Dolores E. Bartlett (Mustangs square dancer) Dolores E. Bartlett, Shawnee, KS passed away Jan. 28, 2007, at home surrounded by her lov-ing family. Services will be 1:00 p.m., Wed. Jan. 31, 2007, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee with burial at Antioch Cemetery. Visitation 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, at the Chapel. Any donations can be made to Kansas City Hospice, 10100 West 87th St., Lenexa, Kansas 66212. Dolores fought her disease with enormous courage and dignity. Dolores was a member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Laurette Beta Delta, with 28 years of perfect attendance. She also was a member of the Mustangs Square Dance Club and the Red Hats Ladies Club. Dolores was preceded in death by her doting husband Hal in 1992. Her parents and her sister Floy LaKemper also preceded her in death. She leaves her children, Diane Schmidt and Michael James, their spouses, Larry Schmidt and Tammy James. She also leaves her cherished grandchildren; Amanda Strom, Jeremy Schmidt, Jessica Nielsen, Chad James and Jennifer James. She leaves her precious greatgrandchildren; Shelby Strom, Evan Nielsen, Reid Strom. Dolores is also survived by her brothers, Bruce Kelso and Courtney Kelso. The family wishes to thank the caring staff of M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Dr. Ganguly and staff at KU Med Center and Marcie and Annette with Kansas City Hospice for the wonderful care Dolores received. Dolores was a loving, thoughtful and giving mother and grandmother. We celebrate her life and the wonderful memories we will have of her. Condolences may be expressed at www.amosfamily.com (Arr: Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, 913-6315566) Published in the Kansas City Star on 1/30/2007. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=86653671 Chester Vernon Denney (former co-worker at DIT-MCO) Chester Vernon Denney, 81, of Lee's Summit, Mo., passed away peacefully on February 28, 2007, at John Knox Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 3, at Chapel of Memories Funeral Home, 30000 E. Valor Dr., Grain Valley, Mo., where friends may call from noon to 1 p.m. Burial with military honors will follow in "Jackson County Veteran's Field of Honor" in Swan Lake Memorial Garden. Memorial gifts are suggested to the American Heart Association, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, or the Salvation Army. Chester was born on November 12, 1925, in Akron, Ohio, to Andy and Etna Denney. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Pacific Theater during WWII and completed a 23-year career in the U.S. Air Force, retiring from Whiteman AFB, Knob Noster, Mo., in 1967. Chester then worked in computer hardware development for DITMCO International, Kansas City, Mo., until his retirement in 1990. Chester will be remembered fondly for his dedication to family and his 60 loving years of marriage. He amazed us with his crossword puzzle acumen and ability to fix "anything." He particularly enjoyed his grandchildren, watching ballgames, going for swims, and trips to ocean locations with Marjorie. His quiet demeanor was combined with a subtle sense of humor and practical words of wisdom: when he spoke, we all knew to listen. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mildred (and Dan Morris) of Akron, Ohio; and an infant son, Wendell. He is survived by his wife Marjorie of the home; sons, Dennis (and Hollye) Denney of Lee's Summit and Roger (and Maureen) Denney of Fairfax Station, Va.; daughters, Cheryl (and Christopher) White of Hartsdale, N.Y., Joyce Denney of Manhatten, N.Y., Martha Denney of Jefferson City, Mo., Marilyn (and Charles) Pregaldin of Tacoma, Wash., and Wendy Neutzler of Olathe, Kan. He leaves nine grandchildren, Guinevere Johnson, Erin (John) Patton, Duncan White and Grant, Taylor, Haley, Kinsey, Grace and Nolan Denney, in addition to great-grandson Skyeler Johnson. He also leaves his sister Dorothy (and David) Kelley of Akron, Ohio. A special thanks to those staff members at John Knox Care Center and St. Joseph Hospital who provided Chester with excellent care and comfort over the past three months. (Arr: Chapel of Memories Funeral Home 816-463-4030) Published in the Kansas City Star on 3/1/2007. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=86667184 Mary Louise Bennetts (mother of Paul Bennetts of Mission Road church) Mary Louise Bennetts, 75, of Leavenworth, passed away February 24, 2007. Memorial service 4 p.m. Sunday, March 4, at Leavenworth Community of Christ Church, 1100 Halderman St., Leavenworth. Cremation. Donations to church or Outreach International. (Davis Funeral Chapel, 913-682-5523) Published in the Kansas City Star on 3/3/2007. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=86807595 John W. Stickle III (Son of Jack Stickle and cousin Peggy Marolf Stickle) John W. Stickle III, 52, of Westminster, Colo., formerly of Kansas City, Mo., died Thursday, March 15, of pancreatic cancer. John was an employee of Ryerson Steel for more than 30 years. Services will be held on March 17, 2 p.m., at First Christian Church in Boulder. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in John's name to PanCAN (PanCAN.org) or HospiceCare of Boulder and Broomfield Counties, (303) 449-7740. Published in the Kansas City Star on 3/17/2007. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=87191618 Elizabeth Denny (mother of Larry Denney SME'60) Elizabeth Denny, 97, of Prairie Village, KS passed away April 12, 2007 at Somerset Health Center. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 16, 2007 at 1:00 P.M. at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel, 8201 Metcalf. Visitation will be from 12:00 to 1:00 P.M. prior to the service. Burial in Floral Hills Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Macular Degeneration Foundation, P.O. Box 515, Northampton, MA 01061. Mrs. Denny was born December 6, 1909 and reared near Green Ridge, MO. She attended Stephens College in Columbia, MO and graduated from Central Missouri University, Warrensburg, MO with a B.S. in education. Following her graduation, she taught school in Ovid, CO and Sweet Springs, MO. She was a co-founder and co-owner of the Brookside Day School in Kansas City, MO for twenty-one years before she retired in 1975. In 1936 she was married to Lisle O. Denny. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on September 1, 1996. Lisle preceded her in death in 2001. She was a member of the Village Presbyterian Church since 1951. Survivors include two children daughter, Joanne Cantril and husband, Jack; son, Larry Denny; two grandchildren, David Cantril and wife Barbara, Debbie Clark and husband Alex; six great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel 8201 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS 66204 913-648-6224). Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at www.dwnewcomers.com. Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/13/2007. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=88789230 Dorothy Watson Barhydt (mother of Frank Barhydt - SME'60) Dorothy Watson Barhydt, 97, died at Menorah Medical Center on June 6, 2007. She was born Jan. 25, 1910 in Brookfield, MO, and lived most of her life in the Kansas City area. She was a Registered Nurse, and received her nursing diploma in 1933 from Research Hospital, now Research Medical Center School of Nursing. She practiced as a private duty nurse until her marriage in 1938 to Frank G. Barhydt, who preceded her in death after 68 years of marriage. She was a founding member of the Village Presbyterian Church and was very active in women's service activities including a preschool for children with cerebral palsy, children's Sunday School, the mission sewing program, and Church Circle. She was a Johnson County election judge for many years, serving at Indian Hills Jr. High in Prairie Village, KS. Other interests included cooking, gardening, reading, painting, and travel with her husband, often visiting family and friends around the country. She is survived by daughters Sally (and Peter) Karsten of New York, Janie (and Gary) Foltz of Kansas City and Frank W. Barhydt of Kansas City; granddaughters Amy (and Tim) Judy of Denver and Megan Foltz of Kansas City, grandsons Jason Barhydt of Los Angeles and Brett Barhydt of Seattle and one great-grandson Keaton Judy of Denver. The service will be held at Village Presbyterian Church, 6641 Mission Road at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 9. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Village Church or to the Research Medical Center School of Nursing in her name. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.amosfamily.com. Published in the Kansas City Star on 6/8/2007. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=88998359 Beverly Bruce Richardson II (SME'60 classmate) RICHARDSON Beverly Bruce ("Kip") Richardson II, 64, passed away Sunday, June 10, 2007, at Royal Terrace Nursing Center after a courageous battle with cancer. Friends are invited to a visitation at D.W. Newcomer's Overland Park Chapel, 8201 Metcalf, Overland Park, Kansas, on Thursday, June 14, 6-8 p.m. Private family memorial and interment. Bruce was born in Kansas City, Missouri on August 4, 1942, the son of Caroline and Bruce Richardson. He attended William Volker elementary and Westport High School, and graduated in 1960 from Shawnee Mission East High School. He received a B.A. degree from the University of Kansas in history and political science followed by graduate studies at the universities of Kansas, Nebraska and Texas. Thus began a lifelong love of knowledge that ran the gamut from Japanese prints to organic gardening; from politics to Mozart. A patron of the arts, he especially loved opera, ballet, the symphony and museums. Another passion was visiting thrift stores, the source of many amazing treasures and the friendship of kindred spirit shoppers. He was active in the real estate profession over many years. He was preceded in death by parents, Caroline and Bruce Richardson. Survivors include his sister Lyn Hosford, her husband Blair and their four children - niece, Wendy Grosser of Springfield, Missouri; nephews, Sean Hosford, Olathe, Kansas, Todd Hosford of Overland Park, Kansas and Mark Hosford of Nashville, Tennessee; their spouses and nine great nieces and nephews - all dearly loved by "Uncle Kippy." Bruce always found happiness in the world of nature, feeding the birds and the squirrels, even a friendly fox and raccoon who dined regularly on his patio. He planted an acorn which grew into an oak tree before he went to kindergarten and this nurturing and respect for all living things continued throughout his life. Always a kind and gentle soul, he was a fun-loving brother, generous uncle, loyal friend, caring neighbor and devoted son. You are in our hearts always. Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel, 8201 Metcalf, Overland Park, Kansas 66204, 913-648-6224. Published in the Kansas City Star from 6/12/2007 - 6/13/2007. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=89144420 Ruth Elizabeth Spies (mother of Jon Spies - SME'60) Ruth Elizabeth Spies, 94, of Raymore, MO, passed away June 14, 2007 at Foxwood Springs Living Center. Memorial services 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 20 at Raymore Christian Church, Hwy. 58 & Peace Drive. Visitation 1:30-2:30 p.m. prior to the service at the church. Graveside services with Inurnment in Marble Valley Cemetery, Gilmore City, IA. Memorial contributions may be made to the Country Club Christian Church, KC Hospice or charity of your choice. Ruth was born on December 17, 1912 to Howard and Lillian Ferritor in Moberly, MO. She grew up in Stanberry, MO. Ruth was a graduate of William Woods University, Fulton, MO and received her teaching degree at Iowa State University in Ames, IA. She taught Home Economics in Iowa, Kansas and Missouri High Schools. She married F. Lewell Spies in 1936, moving to Kansas City in 1948. She was a past president of Home Economists in Home and Community in the Kansas City area. Ruth was a 59 year member and life Elder at Country Club Christian Church in Kansas City and a past president of the CWF and Circle 13 of the church. She was Secretary of Board of Directors at Foxwood Springs and functioned as a caregiver in the community. In her later years she was fortunate to travel internationally to Australia, New Zealand and particularly Europe where a relationship with the de-Spindler family of Switzerland was formed. Preceded in death by husband, F. Lewell Spies in 1976, infant son, Paul Spies in 1946 and grandson, Wade Cameron Spies in 1996. Survivors include one son, Jon L. Spies of Overland Park, KS; granddaughter, Dianne and her husband, Peter Paukstelis; two great grandsons, Nicolas and Nathan Paukstelis of Manhattan, KS. Arrangements: McGilley & George Funeral Home, 12913 Grandview Road in Grandview, MO 64030, (816) 9660250. Published in the Kansas City Star on 6/17/2007. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=90417114 Donna Dee Niedens (SME'60 classmate) Donna Dee Niedens, 64, passed away July 1, 2007 in Stanford, Cal. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 11 at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Kansas City, Kan. She is survived by her aunt and uncle, Toleda Imler & Wayne Niedens. (Arrangements: McGilley & Frye Funeral Home, 913-782-0582) Published in the Kansas City Star on 7/9/2007. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=90805821 Rebecca Frances Buchan (mother of Alayne Buchan Riddle SME'60) Rebecca Frances Buchan, beloved wife and mother passed away July 14, 2007. Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m. Wed. July 18th at Mount Moriah Terrace Park. Rebecca was born May 18, 1916. She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-one years, Alan and her daughter, Jean. Together Alan and Becky raised and nurtured a family of three daughters. She is survived by two daughters and their spouses, Alayne and Jim Riddle and Katherine and Jim Hickman. She has four grandchildren, Jeff Riddle and his wife Carlissa, Stacy Riddle, Katie Hickman and Jimmy Hickman. Rebecca has four great-grandsons under the age of four. The family wishes to give a special thanks to Dixie Alvarado, Beverly Davidson, and Helen Greaves for the loving care and devotion they have shown to Becky and her family. In lieu of flowers the family suggests a contribution to the Hospice. (Arr: Mount Moriah Terrace Park (816) 7345500). Published in the Kansas City Star on 7/16/2007. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=92177209 Nina Maxine Barnes (membor of Mission Road church) Nina M. Barnes, age 77, of Overland Park, died Sunday, August 5, 2007, at her home after a long illness with her husband at her side. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Thursday, August 9, 2007, at Community of Christ Church, 7842 Mission Road, Prairie Village, Kan. Burial in Johnson County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be on Thursday at the church from 11 a.m. to service time. Memorial contributions to the Community of Christ Church. Nina was born January 4, 1930, in Hatfield, Mo. She graduated from Lamoni High School and was a member of the Community of Christ Church, where she taught Sunday school for a number of years. She was preceded in death by her sister Janet Cress. Survivors include her husband Donald Barnes; son Phil Barnes, Overland Park; one brother, Kenneth Parkhurst, Independence, Mo., and one grandchild. (Arr.: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel, at 8201 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS 66204, 913-648-6224). Published in the Kansas City Star from 8/7/2007 - 8/8/2007. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=103041257 William Richard Brown (son of Lorelei Richardson Brown, SME'60) William Richard Brown, 38, of Overland Park, KS, passed away on February 6, 2008 at St. Vincent Hospital in Santa Fe, NM. He was born on December 10, 1969 in Kansas City, MO. He graduated from Shawnee Mission East High School in 1988 and attended the University of Kansas. "Billy" frequently traveled across the country, meeting many people who were inevitably taken by his kindness and compassion. He was loved and will be greatly missed by many. Billy is survived by his mother, Lorelei R. Brown, Overland Park, KS; father, William W. Brown (Shelia) Leawood, KS; sister, Kathy Estopare, Shawnee, KS; brother, Brian D. Brown (Jeannie), Portland, OR; niece, Madison, and nephews, Ian and Kai. Donations to the American Cancer Society, 6700 Antioch Road, Ste. 100, Merriam, KS 66204. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Monday Feb. 11, at Joseph A. Butler & Son Funeral Home 913-371-7000. Published in the Kansas City Star on 2/10/2008. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=103041304 Richard J. Joyce (father-in-law of Steve Hedrick, member of Mission Road church) http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=103438507 Mary Frances Scott Nease (Mission Road church member) Mary Frances Scott Nease, age 87, of Overland Park, Kansas, born Mary Frances Smith on November 6, 1920 in Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on February 13, 2008, surrounded by her loving family. Mary Frances was preceded in death by her husband Warren D. Scott and grandson Scott Craig. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, husband Ed Nease, her daughters Diane Burrows and husband Ron, children; Matt Craig, Wes Burrows and Kim Craig of Blue Springs, Missouri and Nancy Verry and husband Jeff of Yorktown, Virginia, children; Michelle Sherer and Jeffrey White. She also leaves her stepdaughters Mary Merchlewicz and husband Jim, children; Brandon and Jennifer of St. Cloud, Minnesota and Susan Roberts and husband Eddie, children; Heather and Ashley of Basehor, Kansas. Mary is also survived by three great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at Community of Christ, Mission Road Congregation, 7842 Mission Rd., Prairie Village, Kansas, on February 16, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. Family will receive friends 10:30 until 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. (Arr. Charter Funerals 816- 921-5555) Published in the Kansas City Star on 2/15/2008. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=104352119 Paul M. Dutoit (father of Paula Dutoit Brady SME'61) http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=105661340 Joan Louise Strom-Millard (member of Mission Road Church) Joan Louise Strom- Millard, daughter of John C. and Eloise Snider, was born on August 30, 1952 in Chillicothe, Missouri; and passed away on March 14, 2008 at Menorah Medical Center. Joan attended Graceland University, received her BA from Chadron State College in Nebraska, and completed her Master of Arts in Religion from Graceland University Seminary. Joan married Richard Strom on August 26, 1972, and later married Ron Millard of Stilwell, KS on July 15, 1989. Joan is survived by her husband, Ron, her parents, three sons, Jeremy & Amanda Strom, Jason & Erin Strom, Brad & Sheri Millard and three daughters Jill (Strom) & J.P. Roberts, Denni (Millard) & Brandon Zborowski, Shauna Millard and eight grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters Julia Jowett, Joyce Meredith, Jane Shipley, brother John C. Snider II, and many nieces and nephews. Joan worked in the insurance industry, however, her passion was family and church. She served as pastor of the Mission Road Congregation for 8 years, and served on multiple leadership councils - including the Council of High Priest. She lived her life with passion and grace, leading by example for others to follow, and constantly challenging her spiritual growth as well as others. Joan defied all limitations and chose her own path even through the very last breath. She completed her journey on March 14, 2008 as well as her Masters degree in theology; her Thesis was on Spiritual Healing. The family has requested memorials be sent to either Community of Christ Mission Road Congregation or Camp Quality USA. Visitation will be held Sunday March 16, 2008 from 4-6 at D.W. Newcomer's Son's Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park KS.; and the Celebration Ceremony will be held at the Community of Christ Mission Road Congregation at 79th and Mission Road, Prairie Village, KS Monday March 17, 2008 at 10 a.m. Published in the Kansas City Star on 3/15/2008. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/DeathNotices.asp?Page=Lifestory&PersonId=111946480 E. Mae O'Dell Thomas (former babysitter of Charles) Born Estalene Mae Young, 11-7-33, in Tribune, KS. Passed away 6-19-08 from ovarian CA at the age of 74. One of 5 children born to Dorothy and Lon Young. Mae attended Graceland college in Lamoni, IA then went on to graduate with a Business Degree in 1956 from KU. She was an avid Jayhawk fan and enjoyed talking Jayhawk sports and attending basketball games. She married Bonnie Lee O'Dell in 1959 and together they had 3 sons and a fun-filled life together. Following Bonnie's death Mae worked at the Jewish Community Center for 20 years until retiring in 2007. She enjoyed her work and co-workers at the "J" very much and found this to be a meaningful part of her life. Mae married Gene Thomas in 1994 and up until her death enjoyed spending time with Gene, traveling, and being with friends and family. Mae is preceded in death by her late husband, Bonnie. In addition to many, wonderful memories, Mae leaves behind in this life: her husband, Gene, 3 sons, Dennis, Rick, David and their spouses, 8 grandchildren, 1 great-granddaughter, 3 step children, Kim, Greg, Chris, 5 step grandchildren, 3 brothers, 1 sister, and many others. Family was her ultimate enjoyment in life, building memories, spending time together, and sharing lots of laughter. Her ability to live every day to its fullest, spread joy to others, and accept life's challenges with grace and courage are gifts that we cherish. Thank you Mae for being a part of our lives and allowing us to be a part of yours. Visitation at Amos Family Funeral home, 10901 Johnson Dr. Shawnee, Sunday 6-22-08 from 6-8 p.m. Services at Grace United Methodist Church, 11485 S. Ridgeview Rd, Olathe, Monday 6-23- 08 at 2:00 p.m. with graveside services to follow. The family requests donations be made to the Kansas City Hospice House, 12000 Wornall Rd, KC MO, 64145. Published in the Kansas City Star on 6/21/2008. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=114899505 George A. Howell (Mustangs square dancer) George A. Howell, 87, Overland Park, KS passed away August 3, 2008. Services 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 7, 2008 at St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 6422 Santa Fe, Overland Park, KS 66202. The family will receive friends from 10-11 a.m. prior to the service. Burial with military honors will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Kansas City, KS. Memorial contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice of Mid-America, 7611 State Line Rd, Suite 200, Kansas City, MO 64114 or the Susan G. Koman For The Cure, P.O. Box 413247, Kansas City, MO 64141. George was born September 22, 1920 in Norton, KS, the son of Avery and Sallie (Keep) Howell. He was an Army veteran of WWII and served as a radio operator in India and Burma. He was a truck driver for Safeway Stores and retired after 26 years of service. George was a member of St. Mark's United Methodist Church; Swingin' Singles Square Dance Club and the Mustangs Square Dance Club. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Emma Lee Howell; a daughter, Bonnie Nevans; and a brother Kenneth Howell. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis J. (Stutsman) Howell; two children, David A. Howell and wife Sandie and Shirley A. Cronin and husband Keith; three step-children, Debbie Mikijanis and husband Philip, Alan L. Johnson and wife Gina and Joel C. Johnson and wife Julie; a sister, Lura White; 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at www.dwnewcomers.com. Arr: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel, 8201 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS 66204 (913) 648-6224. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=115430004 David A. Moak (SME'60 classmate) David A. Moak, 66, of Prairie Village, died August 9, 2008. Graveside services Thursday, August 14, 2 p.m. at Johnson County Memorial Gardens, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, Kan. Memorial contributions may be made to Kansas City Hospice House. (Arr.: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, at 913-451- 1860.) Published in the Kansas City Star on 8/12/2008. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=116136820 William S. Crow (SME'60 classmate) December 19, 1942 - August 19, 2008 William (Bill) S. Crow, age 65, passed away August 19, 2008 at the Community Living Center, Eisenhower V.A. Medical Center, Leavenworth, Kansas, after a long illness. He was born December 19, 1042 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the son of Vivian A. and James P. Crow. Bill graduated from Shawnee Mission East High School. He graduated from K.U. with a degree in Business Administration. Bill was a Vietnam veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Bill managed sales offices in California prior to his illness. He is survived by his mother, Vivian A. Crow, Leawood, Kansas, brothers Michael (Marti) Crow, Leavenworth, Kansas, and Richard Crow, Eudora, Kansas, and nieces Jennifer and Emily and nephew Bryan. The Family would like to thank the staff at the Eisenhower V.A. Medical Center, in particular the staff at the CLC for their kindness and care of Bill. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Leavenworth V.A. Voluntary Services, Building 95, 4101 S. Fourth, Leavenworth, KS 66408, or the charity of the donor's choice. Burial services will be held at a later date by the family. (Arr. Davis Funeral Chapel, Inc., Leavenworth, Kansas, 913- 682-5528) http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=117934114 Anne Schluter Coleman (SME'60 classmate) Anne Schluter Coleman, 66, born in Kansas City, Mo., and a resident there until moving to Albuquerque, NM, in 1961, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 18, 2008. She is survived by her children, David Pyzel and wife Jennifer, Dana Reif and husband Richard; step-children, Jeff Coleman and wife Laurie, Patrick Coleman and wife Kate, Jennifer Beckes and husband Wayne; grandchildren, Gabrielle, Tyler, Layla, Amber, Samantha, Richie, Derrick, Marissa, Christopher, and Cord; brother, George Schluter and wife Mary Ellen; niece Gwen Wurst and husband Tim; great-nephew and great-niece, Andrew and Anna. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Coleman. Anne worked at the New Mexico State Investment Council. She was involved in establishing The Alternative House and the Albuquerque Rape Crisis Center. Anne was a longtime member of Faith Lutheran Church where she served as a Stephen's Minister. Anne was a Honorary Member of the Oak Clan of the Acoma Pueblo. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Services 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at Faith Lutheran Church, 10000 Spain NE. Interment at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menual Blvd. NE. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made in Anne's name to the American Cancer Society, 10501 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Suite 300, Albuquerque, NM 87111. Arr.: French Mortuary, Inc., 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 823-9400 www.frenchmortuary.com http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=121330888 Dr. John David Duncan (SME'60 classmate) Dr. John David Duncan, age 66, of Fayetteville, N.C., died Thursday, December 11, 2008. Dr. Duncan, a graduate of the University of Kansas, was a physician, scholar, veteran, and a loving father and husband. Dr. Duncan is survived by his wife, Jane H. Duncan, of the home, three children, and three grandchildren. Published in the Kansas City Star on 12/14/2008 http://www.legacy.com/FayettevilleObserver/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=121392101 Dr. John D. Duncan FAYETTEVILLE - Dr. John David Duncan, 66, of Fayetteville, died Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008, in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Dr. Duncan was a dedicated physician, scholar, war veteran and a loving father and husband. A proud "Jayhawk" graduate of the University of Kansas, he went on to complete medical school at the University of Texas in Galveston. Dr. Duncan completed his residency in the service of the U.S. Army at Walter Reed Hospital, and after years of private practice, as well as teaching at Duke and Baylor universities, he returned to the service for Desert Storm, reaching the rank of lieutenant colonel. He finished his career at Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Fayetteville, working actively from 2005 until shortly before his passing. Dr. Duncan is survived by his wife, Jane H. Duncan of the home; three children, Stephen, Daniel and Matthew Duncan; and three grandchildren, Leah Miller, Lindsey and Riley Duncan. He was predeceased by his parents, Warren and May Duncan, and is survived by three brothers, Dan, Sam and Warren Duncan. A private memorial service will be observed by the family. In lieu of flowers, gifts in memory should be made to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org; First Presbyterian Church, 102 Ann St., Fayetteville, NC 28302; or to the Leukemia Society, www.leukemia-lymphoma.org. Arrangements made by Rogers and Breece Funeral Home of Fayetteville. http://www.legacy.com/kansascity/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=123403540 Lera L. McGlaughlin (co-worker at DIT-MCO) Lera McGlaughlin, 54, of Holden, Missouri passed away January 26, 2009 at the home. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m., Friday, January 30, 2009 at Maple Hill Funeral Home. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Judes Children's Hospital. Lera was a dedicated loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a friend to all. Lera was a member of Elm Spring Baptist Church (Kingsville, MO) Survivors include Husband: Jerry McGlaughlin; Children: Lisa (Shane) Parcels, Marc (Sherri) Hill, Matthew (Amy) Hill; Step children: Christina (Todd) Boswell, Adrian McGlaughlin, Heather (Patrick) Batey; Brothers: Steve (Mung) Irwin, John ( Jolane) Irwin; Sister in law: Carol (Mike) Martinez; 9 Grandchildren. Lera will be greatly missed by all that knew her. She is also survived by her furry, four-legged daughter, Chiquita. The McGlaughlin family would like to give a special thank you to Lera's friends at Dit-Mco, where she was employed for 25 years. (Arr.: Maple Hill Funeral Home, (913) 831-3345) http://www.smeast60.com/HowardEstes.htm Howard Estes (SME '60) obituary by Bill Doty: We are sad to report that, this morning, July 9, 9009, at Cedars Sinai Hospital in West Los Angeles, CA, Prairie School, Indian Hills Jr. High, and SME '60 grad Howard Estes passed away. A couple of months ago, Howard broke his lower leg badly. They set it, using a titanium rod, and he was on the mend. I am told that any lower extremity injury brings with it the extreme danger of a blood clot or fatty embolism forming (and possibly moving), creating a heart attack or stroke. Howard's apparently moved to his lung and, over the weekend, he had bronchial pneumonia. He was feeling better until Monday morning when he awakened short of breath. He called 911. Cedars is no more than 10 minutes from his West Hollywood apartment. He was in the ambulance, on his way - just a couple of blocks from his place (on La Cienega Blvd) when the embolism moved and he had cardiac arrest. It took the paramedics and doctors at Cedars 10 minutes to get his heart started - but, by that time, he had irreparable brain damage (brain death). His heart was beating and they moved him from Intensive Care to a private room Tuesday. He lived until this morning. Howard's mother, Jane Estes is the last remaining of my late mother's friends. They knew one another before each married her respective husband and they began families. I've known Howard as many of us have since the Prairie Elementary School days. Howard graduated from KU and taught school in California all of his professional life - first at Hemet, CA in the desert, and then Inglewood, CA. I believe he had planned to attend the 50th next year. There will be a memorial service thrown by his friends in L.A. His mother says that any remembrances should be made to one's own favorite charities. http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/kansascity/obituary.aspx?n=lawrence-w-babcock-bud&pid=129751773 Lawrence W. Babcock "Bud" (member of Mission Road church) Lawrence "Bud" W. Babcock, 85, Kansas City, passed July 10, 2009 at Kansas City Hospice House. Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 18, from 12:30-2 p.m., with services at 2 p.m., at Floral Hills Funeral Home, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd., Kansas City. Burial following service. Mr. Babcock served in the 8th Air Force in WWII. He was a crew member on a B-24 Bomber and was decorated for his war time service. Lawrence retired after 60 years working for Evans Lime and Material Company in Kansas City. Mr. Babcock is preceded in death by his parents, Lionel and Ruth Babcock, a brother Lionel, sister Dorothy and daughter Carol Mitchell. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Lucille of the home, sons Larry & wife, Nancy, children, Michael, David, Patty, Amanda, Jolene, and Danny; Richard & wife Lisa, children Stephen, Derrick, and Andrew; 16 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grand daughter, his brother Jim (Margie), son-in-law Tom Mitchell; children Todd (Toni) Mitchell, and Jill (Tim) West; and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to either the Kansas City Hospice House, or Catholic Charities of Kansas City. Arr.: Floral Hills Funeral Home, 353-1218.