Robert “Bob” Sigler Dunn, 78, of Overland Park,passed away Monday, January 3, 2005 at Olathe Medical Center. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Friday, January 7, 2005 at Grace United Methodist Church in Olathe. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday at the Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, 143rd & Blackbob Rd. Olathe. Burial will be at Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens. Bob was born to John Wesley and Miriam Sigler Dunn on August 13, 1926 in Cincinnati, Ohio living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa from 1949-1973 when they moved to Olathe and then to Overland Park in 1976. He was a 1944 graduate of Broad Ripple High School in Indianapolis, IN. He was a 1949 graduate of Purdue University with BS degrees in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. He was a member of Tau Beta Pi Kappa Nu and Pi Tau Sigma Honorary Engineering Fraternities. He was a United States Navy Veteran of WWII as Instructor in Aircraft Electronics. His career includes Collins Radio Company (Now Rockwell International) from 1949-1973, with various positions from test engineer to vice-president & general manager, Cedar Rapids Region; manager, special telecommunications group, Newport Beach, Calif.; King Radio Corporation (Now Bendix/King Div, Allied Signal (Now Honeywell) 1973-1991, vice-president, operations; board of directors; assistant general manager. Bob served on the state board of Iowa Engineering Examiners; vice-president, treasurer of Hawkeye Area Council in Cedar Rapids, Iowa for Boy Scouts of America; member of the Board of Advisors, school of engineering, University of Kansas, 1979 to present; Board of Trustees, Olathe Health System, Inc. 1984-1985 and 1990-2003 and Olathe Medical Center Board, 1982-1989 where he served as Chairman of Finance Committee and Chairman of the Health System, Inc. board from 1993-1996 and vice chairman of the board from 1985-1989; served on Olathe Medical Services Board from 1990-2003, served on Miami County Medical Center Board from 1994-2003 and was Chairman 1994-200; served on board of Olathe Health Development Corporation 1994-2003; Chairman of the Building Committee of Temporary Lodging for Children, Inc.; member of National Society of Professional Engineers; senior member of IEEE, ASQC, SME; member of Paul Harris Fellow Olathe Rotary Club, member of Grace United Methodist Church and former member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He leaves his wife of 55 years, Barbara R. Dunn; daughter, Anne D. and husband Dave Stockman; sons, John R. and wife Patricia Dunn and Mark A. and wife Rebecca Dunn; grandchildren, Olivia A. Stockman and Kyle D. and wife Cindy Stockman, Colin P. Dunn, Haley C. Dunn, Katherine E. Dunn and Andrew W. Dunn. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the Olathe Health System or Grace United Methodist Church.

Bonnie Greeling January 27th, 2003 - Bonnie had 9 brothers and 6 sisters, Bonnie was the 3rd oldest sibling. She worled for Allied Signal in Prescott, Arizona in the store room and then transfered to Cedar Creek into the store room, She worked in Mainstores and would help and do anything for anybody/ Bonnie Had one son and a granddaughter. She shad 14 years of service with Allied Signal and Honeywell. Over the last year, Bonnie fought a courageous battle with Cancer with the desire to survive. Your support, concern and prayers gave her the courage to fight her battle. Thank you to each and every one of you!

Elsie Trickett, former Honeywell Olathe employee, passed away November 7, 2005. Elsie began her career at Honeywell as an Assembler in the High Frequency work cell in September 1978, and retired on March 6, 2002. She will be deeply missed by team members and friends at Honeywell. Visitation was Thursday, November 10, 2005 at Wilson and Son Funeral Home, 305 North Pearl, Paola, Kansas. Funeral Services were Friday, November 11, 2005 also at Wilson and Son Funeral Home.

Julia Kathleen Harris Metelnicki, 48, of Overland Park, KS, passed away September 22 at Menorah Medical Center. Her visitation was on Tuesday, September 27, followed by her loving Service at that same day. Both were at D.W. Newcomer's Sons at 7000 Blue Ridge Boulevard in Raytown, MO. Her burial was at Floral Hills Cemetery. Julia was born April 30, 1957 to Rose Darlene Harris and Kenneth E. Harris in Oakland, CA. Both have survived her. She attended Clarke College in Dubuque, IA, and graduated from Avila University in Kansas City, MO. She was recently working at Honeywell Industries of Olathe, KS, as a Forecasting and Planning Master Scheduler. Julia was a generous and compassionate person who contributed so much many lives, as well as volunteered to help serve food for the homeless and deliver meals to the elderly. Julia is survived by her one true love and family's most appreciated friend, her loving husband, Jaroslaw (Jerry) Metelnicki; and his brother, Bohdan (Aron) Metelnicki and family. She is also survived by her grandmother, Dorothy E. Young; and six sisters, Janet L. Wilson, Sarah K. Harris, Cheryl A. Daugherty, Donna J. Shout, Amy J. Anderson, and Katie M. Harris; and by her brother, Kenneth C. (Casey) Harris. She also leaves four nephews and five nieces; as well as two greatnieces and one great-nephew. The family suggests donations to City Union, The Salvation Army or the Red Cross. Our hearts are broken, but friends and associates are welcome to attend her service. "We love you, Julie"

James Morgan, age 59, of Olathe, KS, Our dear friend and brother who will be in our hearts forever. passed away Thursday, January 5, 2006, at his home. Jim was born on June 11, 1946, in Atkinson, NE. He enjoyed airplanes and woodworking. He truly loved his family. Jim is preceded in death by his father; William Morgan; and his brother, Mike Morgan. Survivors include his life partner, Linda Pepper; his mother, Sylvia Morgan; sons, Rick (Dani) and Robert; daughter, Amy and her husband Chris; stepchildren, Chris (Rhonda) and Kate; grandchildren, Nichole, Sloan, Avery, Laynee, Dylan; brothers, John, Pete, Harry; sisters, Anita, Pat, Maureen, and many friends.

Edna Saxton, 33-year Honeywell employee, passed away on Monday, January 9th. Edna began her career with Honeywell in Ottawa, Kansas at King Radio and held various supervisory positions in Kansas, North Carolina and Florida throughout her career. She was most recently a Coach on the Quantum line in Olathe. services were held Wednesday, January 11th at the Ninth Street Baptist Church, 847 Ohio Street in Lawrence Kansas. Final burial and funeral rites on Friday, January 13th in North Carolina at Scarborough And Hargett Funeral Home Inc, 306 S Roxboro St, Durham, North Carolina 27701.

Sheila Nylund passed away at her home Monday, December 26th. Funeral services were held Thursday, December 29th. Sheila worked for Honeywell in Olathe for 19 years and volunteered her time to Honeywell Associates Club events and to charitable causes serving children in the local community. The family is requesting that memorial contributions be directed to the March of Dimes.

Betty Noyes former King Radio/AlliedSignal employee.
Betty was a long time employee of the company who retired in 1991-92.
Betty Nadine Noyes of Paola, KS, passed away Friday, March 10, 2006. Betty was born July 11, 1928. She was preceded in death by her husband, Everett U. Noyes; daughter, Connie G. Noyes; baby son, James Alfred Noyes; grandson, Daniel U. Schmidt; great grandson, Michael Wallace; her brothers, Johnny Yates, Mack Vaughn, Claude Vaughn and Jay Vaughn. Survivors include three daughters, Janice Smith of Wellsville, KS, Fay Noyes of Arab, AL, and Cheryl Schmidt of Centerville, KS; two sons, David Noyes of LaCygne, KS, and Steven Noyes of Centerville, KS. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.

Glaydes "Joan" Detwiler, 73, Ottawa, died Monday, Nov. 28, 2005, at Olathe Medical Center. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Highland Cemetery. She was born Feb. 26, 1932, at Rantoul to Henry VanLoenen and Ida (Lavaun) VanLoenen. She was a lifelong Franklin County resident and graduated from Ottawa High School in 1950. She was a supervisor for King Radio, Ottawa, from 1974 to 1994, and a homemaker. She was a member of First Assembly of God and a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Post 5901 Auxiliary, both of Ottawa. She married Junior Detwiler on April 19, 1952, in Ottawa. He survives, of the home. Other survivors include a son, Keith Detwiler, Richmond; a daughter, Debbie Sams, Ottawa; four sisters, Fern Keeny, Kansas City, Mo., Amy Howell, Pomona, Louise Brooksher, Wichita, and Becky Chapman, Lawrence; a brother, Alan VanLoenen, Lawrence; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. 2nd-RESIDENCE HISTORY: She was a lifelong Franklin County, Kansas resident. EDUCATION: Joan graduated from Ottawa High School with the class of 1950. OCCUPATION & BUSINESS: She was a supervisor for King Radio, in Ottawa, employed in 1974 to retirement in 1994, and a long time homemaker. MEMBERSHIPS: She was a member of First Assembly of God Church and life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Post #5901, Auxiliary, both of Ottawa. MARRIAGE: On April 19, 1952, Joan was united in marriage with Junior Detwiler in Ottawa. He survives of their home. SERVICES: Graveside funeral services will be held at Highland Cemetery in Ottawa at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 2, 2005. IN STATE: Friends may pay their respects to Mrs. Detwiler at the Dengel & Son Mortuary after 5:00 p.m. Wednesday to the service hour, where the family will meet with friends 7 to 8:00 Thursday evening. CEMETERY: Highland Cemetery, Ottawa, Kansas. MEMORIALS: The family suggests memorials to American Arthritis Foundation, c/o Dengel & Son Mortuary, 235 S. Hickory, Ottawa, Kansas 66067. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family through dengelmortuary@sbcglobal.net

Katherine G. Kile, 83, died Thursday, May 26, 2005, at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. She was born July 13, 1921, at Taft, Calif., to Arch M. and Ollie Mae (Arnett) Garrison. She grew up and attended schools in California. She moved to Ottawa in 1950. She worked as a seamstress for H.D. Lee Co. in Ottawa for more than 20 years. She later worked in assembly for King Radio in Ottawa

Juanita Faye Crist, 66, Edgerton, died Monday, March 28, 2005, at Olathe Medical Center. Services will be 10 a.m. Friday at First Presbyterian Church, Gardner. She was born Feb. 26, 1939, at Fort Scott to Manford and Mable Hudson Hammon.She grew up in the Fulton and Fort Scott area and moved to Edgerton at the start of high school. She graduated from Edgerton High School. She was a homemaker and worked at King Radio, Seaton Van Lines and Hammon Boot Co.

Susie E. McCurdy, 52, Waverly, died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2004, at Newman Regional Health, Emporia. The funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Waverly United Methodist Church. She was born Feb. 17, 1952, to Raymond and Edna (Pearce) Tegtmeyer in Ottawa, where she grew up. She married Billy L. McCurdy on Aug. 1, 1973, at Ottawa. He survives. She worked at King Radio in Ottawa and Olathe for 15 years and as activities director at Sunset Manor, Waverly, for 23 years

Freddie Wayne Hall, 46, died Sunday, Aug. 29, 2004, at his home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at the Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home. He was born Aug. 7, 1958, to Freddie Glenn and Joyce Frankie (Green) Hall at Oklahoma City. He attended Capitol Hill High School, Oklahoma City. He moved to Lawrence in 1982 and to Ottawa in 1998. He worked as a machine operator for King Radio in Ottawa and for Honeywell, Lawrence, for 18 years. He married Tammy Denniston on June 22, 1998

Gregg B. Anstaett LYNDON --- Gregg B. Anstaett, 42, Lyndon, died Friday, Aug. 6, 2004. He was born Sept. 4, 1961, in Topeka, the son of Roger and Garlena Bartz Anstaett. He was a lifelong resident of rural Lyndon. While a student at Lyndon High School, he also attended Flint Hills Vo-Tech in Emporia. He graduated from both schools. He worked as an electronics technician for King Radio in Ottawa, and he also worked for his father on the farm and for McDaniel Hardware as an electronics technician. He opened Anstaett Electronics in 1987. Mr. Anstaett also enjoyed doing volunteer work running a camera for KTWU at Washburn University for the auctions. He married Melinda Sue Gray on April 11, 1981, at Quenemo United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Melinda, and two sons, Jason and Eric, all of the home; his parents, Roger and Garlena Anstaett, Lyndon; three brothers, Fred Anstaett, Granger, Iowa, Don Anstaett, Warsaw, Mo., and Jerry Anstaett, rural Lyndon; and two sisters, Nancy Anstaett, Overland Park, and Janet Jackson, Andover. 2nd one found- Gregg B. Anstaett, 42, died Saturday, Aug. 7, 2004, at Lyndon. Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Feltner Chapel, Lyndon. He was born Sept. 4, 1961, at Topeka to Roger and Garlena (Bartz) Anstaett. He attended Flint Hill Vo-Tech in Emporia while also attending Lyndon High School. He graduated from both as an electronics technician. He worked for King Radio in Ottawa and also worked for his father on the farm.

Phyllis Jean Hollon, 67, died Wednesday, June 23, 2004, at Williamsburg. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Dengel & Son Mortuary, Ottawa, with the Rev. Richard Dunn officiating. She was born Dec. 17, 1936, at Princeton to Glen Harold and Verna Angeline (Bair) Bones. She grew up and lived in Franklin County for most of her life before moving to Ottawa in 1957. She attended Ottawa High School. She was a homemaker. She also worked as an assembler at King Radio, Ottawa

Alice Lynne McNamara, 55, died Tuesday, June 8, 2004, at Ransom Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at the Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home, Ottawa. She was born June 25, 1948, at Winchester to Wilbur and Catherine (Hartman) Aspinwall. She grew up and attended school in Nortonville. She graduated from Jefferson High School. She worked for H.D. Lee, King Radio and Laich Industries in Ottawa. She married Martin P. McNamara III Sept. 3, 1991, in Oklahoma.

Eleanor Jane Moyer, 86, died Monday, March 29, 2004, at her home in Osage City. A memorial graveside service will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Pleasant Views Cemetery. She was born Sept. 13, 1917, at Olathe to Henry and Amanda (Eck) Hobbs. She had lived in Quenemo for several years before moving to Osage City three years ago. She was a homemaker and had worked at King Radio, Ottawa, for several years. She married Jerry Moyer March 29, 1951, in Bentonville, Ark

Mary Elizabeth "Liz" Hoyt, 80, died Saturday, Nov. 29, 2003, at Ransom Memorial Hospital, Ottawa. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Highland Cemetery in Ottawa, with the Rev. Tony Hays officiating. She was born Jan. 19, 1923, in Rantoul to Louis Porter and Mary Bessie (Stanbro) Gardner. A lifetime resident of Franklin County, she was a homemaker. She worked at North American Hotel Cafe, L & L Cafe, Hill House and King Radio, all in Ottawa.

Alice Marie Smith, 73, died Thursday, Nov. 20, 2003, at Ottawa Retirement Village Manor. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home, Ottawa. She was born June 7, 1930, in Worden, the daughter of Ralph Kline and Phyllis Griffith. She attended Central Grade School near Worden and graduated from Baldwin High School in 1948. She was an assembler for King Radio in Ottawa for many years. She married Bernard Smith on July 16, 1950, in Ottawa.

Gladys M. Meisel, 78, died Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2003, at Ransom Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home, Ottawa. She was born Oct. 4, 1925, in Ottawa to Fred and Maye (Beard) Hynes. She grew up and graduated from the Princeton High School in 1943. She worked for Parmelee Industries before working as an inspector at King Radio, both in Ottawa. She married Arthur "Art" Meisel Dec. 23, 1944. He died March 25,

Laura Grayce Stecher (82) died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2003, at Baldwin Care Center. She was born July 20, 1921, in Tampa, Kan., the daughter of Sam and Lula Crandall. She grew up in the Tampa area and graduated from Tampa High School in 1939. Mrs. Stecher owned several restaurants in the Baldwin area before she began working at King Radio in Ottawa in 1973. She retired in 1987. She married Cecil Stecher on March 30, 1979, in Miami, Okla. He survives of the home. Other survivors include a son, Gary Wigle, Vestaburg, Mich.; two daughters, Delpha Callahan, Ottawa, and Diane Unrein, Eudora; two sisters, Jessie Grady, El Reno, Okla., and Dean Davis, Tempe, Ariz.; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Graveside services for Laura Grayce Stecher, 82, Baldwin City, were Saturday, Nov. 15, at Prairie City Cemetery in Baldwin.

Barbara Karen Tyson, 59, Russell, died Thursday, Sept. 11, 2003, at the Hays Medical Center. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday at St. John Lutheran Church in Russell. She was born April 15, 1944, in Lawrence, to Don and Bettie (Kellogg) Ehrlich. She grew up in Shawnee and attended schools there, graduating from Shawnee Mission North High School. She worked for Tran World Airlines in Kansas City and for King Radio in Ottawa before moving to Waverly. She married Lenny Tyson

Nellie Neave, 72, Topeka and formerly Ottawa, died Monday, June 16, 2003, in Topeka. Graveside inurnment services will be at 4:30 p.m. Thursday at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Ottawa. Neave was born Dec. 20, 1930, in Ottawa to Leocadio and Soledad (Morales) Rodriguez. She was raised in Ottawa and graduated from Ottawa High School. She lived there until moving to New York for a number of years. She returned in 1973 and lived there until her health failed. She worked at King Radio from 1973 to

Doris J. Blankenship, 75, Lawrence, died Thursday, April 17, 2003, at Altera Sterling House, Lawrence. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Lawrence. She was born Oct. 1, 1927, in Atchison to John and Florence (Byrne) Kane. She grew up in the St. Patrick community south of Atchison and attended St. Patrick Catholic School. She worked for Baldwin High School and began working for King Radio in Ottawa in 1978

Roberta Ellen Michaels, 67, Wellsville, died Saturday, March 22, 2003, at her home. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Town & Country Church of Christ with Noble Gould and Jonny Gould officiating. She was born Feb. 4, 1936, in Williamsburg to Robert Aquila and Amy May (Hoskinson) McCurdy. She was a near lifelong resident of Franklin County, attending Williamsburg and Ottawa schools, later earning her general equivalency degree. She worked for King Radio

Dorothy Jeanne Williams, 84, Waverly, died Monday, Jan. 20, 2003, at Sunset Manor, Waverly. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at the Waverly United Methodist Church. She was born Oct. 25, 1918, to William and Lola Tuttle on their farm west of Waverly. She graduated from Waverly High School. She and her husband operated the Gamble Store in Waverly for 11 years. She was also a homemaker, she worked on the farm, the Gamble Store in Garnett, H.D. Lee, King Radio, Strawder

Sandra K. Sage, 50, Ottawa, died Thursday, Nov. 14, 2002, at her home. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Evergreen Mound Cemetery, with the Rev. Clyde Greisen officiating. She was born Nov. 12, 1952, in Holton to Robert Orin and Lois Maxine (Gunselman) Sumner. She was a lifelong Ottawa resident, graduating from Pomona High School in 1970. She worked for Fashion Inc., and had worked for H.D. Lee from 1970 to 1988; King Radio from 1988 to 1995;

Darlene Catherine Byerley, 58, died Wednesday, May 8, 2002. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Eddy-Birchard Funeral Home, Osawatomie. She was born Sept. 28, 1943, at Clear Lake, S.D., to Warren Lacy and Helen Dorothy (Kraft) Byerley. She grew up in the Centerville and Goodrich areas and attended Blue Mound High School, graduating in 1961. She was employed by Osawatomie State Hospital from 1962 to 1977 as a nurse's aide. She had also worked at King Radio

Joel Morgan Wallis, 40, died Friday, April 26, 2002 at home. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday at Dengel & Son Mortuary, Ottawa with Rev. Steven Iwersen officiating. He was born April 24, 1962 in Subic Bay, Phillipines, to Jerry and Carol (McKinsey) Wallis. He was a lifelong Ottawa resident, graduating from Ottawa High School in 1980. He was currently employed by the Wal-Mart Distribution Center in warehousing. He was previously a production worker and tool crib coordinator for 17 years at King Radio, later known as Honeywell, and at E.F.T.C., of Ottawa and Lawrence. He married Christine Fuson in July 1988 in Ottawa. They were divorced. Survivors include his fianceé, Shelley Cantrell, Princeton; a daughter, McKenzie Wallis, Princeton; a stepdaughter, Savannah Cantrell, Princeton; his parents, Ottawa; two brothers, Russell and Damon, both of Ottawa; a sister, Sherry Lewis, Ottawa; and his paternal grandmother, Frieda Wallis, Eldon, Mo.

Katherine Nadine Snodgrass, 80, Greeley, Colo., died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2002, at the Hospice and Palliative Care Inpatient Unit in Greeley. Her body was cremated. She was born Jan. 27, 1922, in Ottawa to John I. and Lena A. (Avenarius) Okerberg. She graduated from Ottawa High School. She worked at Boeing Aircraft Co., and was a homemaker and technician for King Radio. She also worked for seven years for Hamilton Stores at Yellowstone National Park.

Mary A. Sluder, 77, Waverly, died Sunday, June 17, 2001, at Sunset Manor, Waverly. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at the United Methodist Church, Waverly. She was born Nov. 18, 1923, in Red Oak, Iowa, to Robert L. and Elsie (Harrison) Good. She married Claude A. Sluder on June 5, 1940, at Pineville, Mo. He died July 29, 1994. She moved to Waverly in 1948 from Missouri. She was employed by the H.D. Lee sewing factory, King Radio

Ruth Elice Williams, 69, Osawatomie, died Monday, Oct. 9, 2000. Services were Friday at the Eddy-Birchard Funeral Home, Osawatomie. She was born Feb. 25, 1931, to Robert Lee and Addie Elice (Carpenter) Barkley. She graduated from Parker High School in 1949. She worked for Trans World Airlines for two years. She married Estel Irl Williams June 30, 1951. He died March 16, 1981. She worked in a retail store in Osawatomie, drove a school bus, and at King Radio

Sharon M. Wise, 55 died early Sunday, July 16, 2000, at her home after a lengthy battle with cancer. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 20, 2000 at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Ottawa with Rev. Kent Matthews officiating. She was born July 6, 1945, at Ottawa, the daughter of Eugene K. and Roberta (McAuley) Whitacre. She grew up and attended school in Ottawa and lived most of her life in the Ottawa area. She worked in Ottawa at King Radio for more than 13 years and then as a pharmacist's assistant for Kramer Drug Store for more than 10 years before she retired in March 1999. She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, Ottawa; Over The Road Gang, Ottawa, and High Performance Auto Club, Kansas City, and was a past board member of both auto clubs. She married John Edward Wise on July 29, 1977, in Ottawa. He survives of the home. Other survivors include three sons, Timothy Allen Tucker, Garnett; Trever Lee Tucker and Adam Blane Wise, both Ottawa; a daughter, Andrea Leigh (Wise) Hardecki, Kansas City, Mo.; two brothers, Bill E. Whitacre, Ottawa, and Norman E. Murdock, Kent, Wash.; a sister, Imogene (Whitacre) Honn, Ottawa; eight grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.

Donna Kirkland-Dowdy, 52, Ottawa, died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2000, at an Ottawa hospital. Mrs. Kirkland-Dowdy worked for Allied Signal, formerly King Radio, for 17 years as a solderer from 1978 to 1995. She was a sales clerk in the sporting goods department at the Wal-Mart Supercenter in Ottawa from 1996 to 1998. She was born Aug. 20, 1947, in Ottawa, the daughter of Max W. Kirkland and Genevieve Louise Mealman Arb. She graduated from Ottawa High School in 1966 and was a lifelong Ottawa resident. She married Ronald H. Dowdy on April 1, 1979, in Richter. He survives. Other survivors include her mother, Genevieve Louise Arb, Lyndon; a son, Ryan Kirkland, Ottawa; and a brother, Max E. Kirkland, Shepherd, Texas. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Dengel and Son Mortuary in Ottawa. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery in Ottawa. Mrs. Kirkland-Dowdy will lie in state after 5 p.m. Saturday at the mortuary where visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday.

Michael W. Floyd, 54, Ottawa, died Friday, June 14, 2002, at an Ottawa hospital. Mr. Floyd worked for King Radio in Ottawa from 1971 to 1983, and he later worked for Hallmark Cards and Radio Shack. He was an electronics assembler for DCI in Lenexa at the time of his death. He was a radar specialist in the Army during the Vietnam War. He was born Oct. 18, 1947, in Ottawa, the son of Max and Marjorie Brink Floyd. He was reared in Ottawa and graduated from Ottawa High School in 1965. He later attended Allen County Community College, Ottawa University and The University of Kansas. He married Linda Peppers on June 13, 1971, at Mission. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Stephanie Bacon, Ottawa; his father, Max Floyd, Ottawa; two brothers, Martin Floyd, Lawrence, and Miles Floyd, Ottawa; and a grandchild.

Robert E. Wiles, 57, of Overland Park, KS, (formerly of Chanute, KS) passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at Kansas City Hospice House from cancer after a recent diagnosis. Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. on Saturday, August 23, 2008 at Penwell-Gabel Gibson Chapel in Chanute followed by graveside services at Neosho County Memorial Cemetery in Chanute. Memorial contributions can be made to the Kansas City Hospice House. To leave a special message, visit our website at www.PenwellGabel.com Robert was born February 7, 1951 in Springfield, MO to Harold and Lucille Wiles. He lived most of his life in Overland Park, KS. He was a 1969 graduate of Chanute High School, and received his Master's degree in Engineering from Pittsburg State University. He leaves an aunt Lucy McDowell of Chanute, KS, and friends.

Howard Lee Ross, Lawrence 1940 - 2006 Services for Howard Lee Ross, 65, Lawrence, will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Warren-McElwain Mortuary. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Mr. Ross died Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2006, at his home. He was born Sept. 20, 1940, in Croweburg, the son of Shedrick and Maxine Stephens Ross. He graduated from Arma High School and received an associate degree from Pittsburg State University. Mr. Ross served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He worked for Allied Signal in Lawrence and previously was a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service. He married Claudette Ross in 1966. They divorced in 1973. He married Linda Pretor on Sept. 19, 1992. She died Oct. 28, 2003. Survivors include his parents, Croweburg; six daughters, Kimberly Taylor, Lisa Ross and Sonia Ross, all of Detroit, Darchelle Ross-Sloan, Kansas City, Kan., and Michelle Ross and Gail Reginor, both of Lawrence; 14 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. The family will greet friends from 9 a.m. Monday until service time at the mortuary. The family suggests memorials to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Blanche A. Nitz, Lawrence 1935 - 2005 Graveside services for Blanche A. Nitz, 70, Lawrence, will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Oak Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Nitz died Friday, July 15, 2005, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. She was born Jan. 23, 1935, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She graduated from high school in Council Bluffs in 1952 and the University of Nebraska in 1956, where she was homecoming queen. She moved to Lawrence in the 1970s. Mrs. Nitz taught school in several towns in Nebraska and Iowa. She was a dietitian at Kansas University. She later worked at Allied Signal and retired in 1999. Survivors include a son, Dale Nitz, Overland Park; two daughters, Kimberlie Nitz, Chicago, and Tracy Zelinski, Topeka; and three grandsons. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home in Lawrence. The family suggests memorials to Brookside Manor Nursing Home in Overbrook, sent in care of the funeral home.

Services for Albert S. "C.W." Holt, 63, Lawrence, will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Victory Bible Church in Lawrence. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Mr. Holt died Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2005, in Olathe. He was born March 21, 1941, in Institute, W.Va., the son of Arthur and Mable Brown Holt. He graduated from Langston University in Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering. Mr. Holt served in the U.S. Navy as a submariner during the Vietnam War. He worked as an engineer for Boeing in Wichita and for Honeywell as an electronic technician. He was a member of J. Hawk Model Masters Club. He married Frances Elaine Jones on May 6, 1989, in Lawrence. She survives, of the home. Other survivors include two brothers, Gordon, Torrance, Calif., and Andre Holt, Milwaukee. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at Warren-McElwain Mortuary. The family suggests memorials to the American Heart Assn., sent in care of the mortuary.

Prescott, Ariz., March 6, 2002, Avionics industry pioneer Paul Wulfsberg, founder of Wulfsberg Electronics, died Feb. 18 in Prairie Village, Kan. He was 83. Wulfsberg, an avionics engineer, launched the company that still bears his name in 1970. Working from two rented rooms in Overland Park, Kan., he began developing the products that would evolve into a distinguished family of air-to ground communications systems for rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft. Today, Wulfsberg Electronics is a world leader in the design and manufacture of tactical airborne FM/AM radio communications and Nav/Com systems and boasts annual sales of more than $20 million. "Paul was a strong, compassionate leader," said Ron Montgomery, vice president and general manager of Wulfsberg Electronics. "We have lost a great friend and mentor to many in our industry." "No matter where he went or what he did, Paul was on the leading edge of technology development," said Walter Crawford, Wulfsberg Electronics vice president of marketing. "He was a pioneer, an innovator and an inspirational leader." By the time Wulfsberg started his own company, he had already completed a career at Collins Radio Co. (1940-1965), where he developed a line of air transport navigation and communications equipment. At King Radio (1965-1970), he was instrumental in development of the Gold Crown® line of solid state radios, which is still popular today. But working for himself, Wulfsberg quickly developed a unique air-to-ground radio telephone known as the Flitefone® and unveiled it at the National Business Aircraft Association convention in 1971. He then applied Flitefone technology to his next breakthrough product ­ a six channel, crystal-controlled, two-way FM radio for police and fire personnel ­ the forerunner to today's synthesized Flexcomm® system. In 1977, Business and Commercial Aviation Magazine profiled Wulfsberg in an article entitled, "Wulfsberg Electronics Invents a New Kind of Radio Before Anyone Else Knows it is Needed." In 1980, Wulfsberg Electronics was named Manufacturer of the Year by the Aviation Electronics Association and Paul Wulfsberg was named "Kansas Small Businessman of the Year." Under Wulfsberg's leadership, the company's sales increased from $300,000 in 1972 to more than $6 million in 1980. He retired after selling the company to Sundstrand Corp. in 1984, and the business continued to prosper. The business was sold to AlliedSignal Aerospace in 1994 and then to Chelton Avionics in 1997. Based in Prescott, Ariz., Wulfsberg Electronics, a division of Chelton Avionics, today employs more than 100 people in a 60,000 square-foot facility located near the city's municipal airport. Based in the U.K., Chelton Avionics, Inc. is a wholly owned business unit of Cobham plc, and has sales in excess of £690 million ($1 billion). Cobham designs and manufactures equipment, specialized systems and components for the aerospace, defense, industrial and communications markets, and operates, maintains and modifies aircraft, particularly in support of special mission flight operations. Wulfsberg is one of six Chelton Avionics companies, including Comant Industries, Northern Airborne Technology, Artex Aircraft Supplies, ACR Electronics, and Chelton Antennas.

Jane Frances Criqui 1947 - 2001 Services for Jane F. Criqui, 53, Tonganoxie, were held Jan. 12, 2001, at the Quisenberry Chapel, Tonganoxie. Cremation and private inurnment followed. Mrs. Criqui died Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2001, at the Tonganoxie Nursing Center, Tonganoxie. She was born July 5, 1947, in Topeka. Before she fell ill, she worked for King Radio Corp. in Lawrence. She was married to Glenn Criqui Jr. in 1966. Survivors include her husband; one son, Cory Criqui, Jarbalo, Kan.; one daughter, Angela McGhee, Grandview, Mo.; one brother, Arthur Snook, Rogers, Ar.; and five grandchildren.

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Nina Faye Yohe was born on Monday, December 19, 1949, in Ottawa, Kansas. She was the daughter of Donald and Evelyn (Reeves) Elder. A lifelong resident, Nina made her home in Ottawa, Franklin County, Kansas, until her death on Sunday, February 12, 2006, at the age of fifty-six years. Nina graduated from Ottawa High School with the class of 1967. She was a homemaker; Para-professional for U.S.D. 290; childcare provider/teacher for First Christian Church Day Care; and worked in assembly at Bendix King, all in Ottawa. She attended Calvary Baptist Church in Ottawa. Nina was an outgoing, fun person, who truly enjoyed people. She was a devoted daughter, wife, mother and grandmother. She dearly loved spending time with her family and following her grandchildren's activities. She rarely missed a ballgame. On January 1, 1968, Nina was united in marriage with Lloyd L. Yohe in Ottawa, Kansas. He survives of their home. Nina is also survived by her father and stepmother, Donald and Patsy Elder of Ottawa; mother, Evelyn Purcell of Topeka, Kansas; son, Darin Yohe of Kansas City, Missouri; daughter and son-in-law, Amy and Dale Ream of Ottawa; son and daughter-in-law, Eric and Katherine Yohe of Ottawa; brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Sandy Elder of Wichita, Kansas; sister and brother-in-law, Gloria and Monte Millick of Topeka; and twelve grandchildren, Jacob Yohe, Jeremy Yohe, Chance Yohe, Samantha Yohe, Cade Yohe, Andrew Ream, Chandler Ream, Carrington Ream, Cameron Ream, Landon Ream, Lawson Ream and Adam Ream. SERVICES: Funeral services will be held from the Dengel & Son Mortuary at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 15, 2006. IN STATE: Friends may pay their respects to Mrs. Yohe at the Dengel & Son Mortuary after 5:00 p.m. Tuesday to the service hour, where the family will meet with friends from 7 to 8:00 Tuesday evening. CEMETERY: Highland Cemetery, Ottawa, Kansas. MEMORIALS: The family suggests memorials to Multiple Sclerosis Society, c/o Dengel & Son Mortuary, 235 S. Hickory, Ottawa, Kansas 66067.

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Martha June Greiner 1942 - 2006 Martha June Greiner was born on Thursday, November 19, 1942, in Ottawa, Franklin County, Kansas, the daughter of Herschel and Ellen (Young) Kunard. A lifelong resident, June made her home in Ottawa until her death on Friday, February 3, 2006, at the age of sixty-three years. June graduated from Ottawa High School with the class of 1960. She earned her Cosmetology Certificate while attending Hays Beauty School in Mission, Kansas. She was a beautician in Shawnee, Lawrence, and Ottawa. Foremost, she was a devoted wife and homemaker and loving mother and grandmother. She was a member and Deaconess of North Baptist Church in Ottawa. June dearly loved her family and had so much fun playing with her grandchildren. She was happiest when they could all be together. June enjoyed traveling with her husband and eating at Red Lobster. She also enjoyed shopping, especially, at Hobby Lobby and Kohl’s. She liked creating various crafts and watching Q.V.C. and the weather channel on T.V. June was a lovely lady, so gracious and kind, always concerned for others. Her beautiful smile made her eyes absolutely twinkle! On December 28, 1963, June was united in marriage with Steve Greiner in Ottawa. They celebrated forty-two years together. Steve survives of their home. June is also survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Stephanie and Darran Wheeler of Quenemo, Kansas; son and daughter-in-law, Brad and Kim Greiner of Queensbury, New York; three grandsons, Colton Malburg, Chase Malburg, Matthew Greiner; granddaughter, Erika Greiner; three brothers and sisters-in-law, M. Joe and Loretta Kunard of Denver, Colorado, Wayne and Vera Kunard of Shawnee, Kansas, Johnny and Cora Kunard of Vassar, Kansas; sister, Joy Kunard of Denver, Colorado, and sister and brother-in-law, Donna and Bob Dunn of Ottawa. Mrs. Greiner is preceded in death by her parents and infant brother, Dwayne Kunard. SERVICES: Funeral services will be held at North Baptist Church in Ottawa at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 8, 2006. IN STATE: Friends may pay their respects to Mrs. Greiner at the Dengel & Son Mortuary after 9:00 a.m. Tuesday to the service hour, where the family will meet with friends 7 to 8:00 Tuesday evening. CEMETERY: Highland Cemetery, Ottawa, Kansas. MEMORIALS: The family suggests memorials to Lupus Foundation or North Baptist Church, c/o Dengel & Son Mortuary, 235 S. Hickory, Ottawa, Kansas 66067.

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Dorothy Lawson OTTAWA --- Dorothy L. Lawson, 85, Ottawa, died Thursday, March 13, 2003, at an Ottawa care facility. Mrs. Lawson worked on an assembly line at King radio in Ottawa for 16 years before retiring in 1989. She earlier worked at the Sunflower Ordnance Plant in DeSoto and at Franklin County Day Care Center. She was a seamstress in Hollywood, Calif., for Hedda Hopper in the 1940s. She was born Nov. 14, 1917, in Hillsboro, to Gus R. Schroeder and Minnie Kathleen Seibel Schroeder. She attended school in Hillsboro and earned a diploma by taking night classes. Survivors include three daughters, Jullianne Marie Barrick, Brownwood, Texas, Carole Bays, Ottawa, and Patricia Ann Crump, Pomona; a son, Jimmie Alan Lawson, Lawrence; a brother, Herbert R. Schroeder, Campbell, Calif.; eight grandchildren; and 10 great- grandchildren.

Leah Rita Cochran, 62, of Tahlequah, Okla., died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2000, at Muskogee Regional Medical Center. She was born Oct. 12, 1937, the daughter of Price and Famie (Botts) Cochran in Independence, Kan., where she grew up and attended school. She lived for many years in Olathe, where she worked at King Radio until she retired due to illness and moved to Tahlequah. She was also a stitcher at one time for the H.D. Lee sewing factory in Cherryville, Kan. She enjoyed the company and friendship of a close circle of friends and was a member of the Highway 51 Lighthouse Church at Tahlequah. She was preceded in death by her father, Price William Cochran, and a brother, Joseph David Cochran. Survivors include her mother, Famie Cochran of Tahlequah; a son, James Douglas Cochran, of Coweta, Okla.; a daughter, Yolanda Starks, Charleston, Tenn.; two sisters, Zelda Mae Gritts and Rosalie Cadwell, both of Tahlequah; a brother, Wendell Cochran, Tahlequah; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, at the Green Country Funeral Home at Tahlequah. Burial will be in the Tahlequah City Cemetery.

Mildred Coleman Mildred Evon Coleman, 88, Spring Hill, died Monday, Jan. 31, 2000, in Spring Hill. She was born Dec. 15, 1911, in Spring Hill, the daughter of Elmer Duffield and Ella Yohe Duffield. She was a lifelong resident of Spring Hill. She married Guy Coleman Nov. 17, 1940. She had worked as a solderer at King Radio in Olathe for 15 years, until she retired in 1979. She was a member of the Spring Hill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Guy, in 1991; two sisters, Martha Wax and Stella Cantrell; and a brother, Everett Duffield. Survivors include a son, Bob Eugene Coleman, Derby, Kan.; a daughter, Virginia Eldridge, Spring Hill; a brother, Paul Duffield, Fair Oaks, Calif.; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at Bruce Funeral Home, Spring Hill. The funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Spring Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Spring Hill Baptist Church.

Vernon E. Stephens 1920 - 2001 Services for Vernon Stephens, 80, Bonner Springs, are May 17, at the First Christian Church, Bonner Springs. Burial will be in Hillsdale Cemetery, Hillsdale, Kan. Mr. Stephens died Monday, April 14, at the Villa St. Francis Nursing Home, Olathe. He was born Aug. 7, 1920, in Hillsdale, Kan. He retired from King Radio in Olathe in 1985, where he worked as a quality control inspector. He was a former vice president of the Edwardsville State Bank and manager at several credit unions in the Bonner Springs and Kansas City areas. He was a member of the Topeka Masonic Lodge No. 17, the Scottish Rite of Northeast Kan., the Abdallah Shrine Temple of Overland Park where he was a former president, Eastern Star No. 302, Bonner Springs, Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 3191 of the Hall of Fame, Bonner Springs, where he was a former president, and a member of the First Christian Church of Bonner Springs, where he was a minister. He was previously married to Ruth Dicke Stephens Vochatzer. Survivors include his wife, Margaret D. Stephens, Bonner Springs; three daughters, LeAnne DeTar-Newbert, Bonner Springs, Denise Claypool, Osawatomie, Kan., and Terry Allen, Westwood, Kan.; three sons, Tom DeTar, Broken Arrow, Okla., and Jim DeTar, Raytown, Mo., and Mike DeTar, Tulsa, Okla.; Three sisters, Mildred Blackburn, Drexel, Mo., Muriel Mische, Lee's Summit, Mo., and Velma Seuferling, Cameron, Mo.; three brothers, Gerald Stephens, Los Gatos, Cal., Charles Stephens, Bartlesville, Okla., and Don Stephens, Independence, Mo.; 17 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.

Bonnie Kirkpatrick Bonnie Joyce Kirkpatrick, 71, of Olathe, died Friday, June 1, 2001, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. She was born Dec. 16, 1929, in El Dorado Springs, Mo., the daughter of John and Leah (Carman) Eddlemon. She graduated from high school in Hutchinson, and then went to Kansas City Business School. She had lived in Olathe since 1950. She worked for Morris Hubbard, Pembers Clothing Store, King Radio, Deffenbaugh Disposal Company and worked with her husband in running their business, Town and Country Trash Service. She was a member of the Rebbekah's for more than 25 years. She married Archie Glenn Kirkpatrick on Nov. 15, 1950, in Olathe. He survives of the home. Other survivors include two daughters, Joyce Sheehan, Lenexa, and Kathy Kirkpatrick, Olathe; her mother, Leah Eddlemon, Olathe; a sister, Elaine Boydston, Independence, Mo.; four grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. Preceding her in death were two sons, Michael Kirkpatrick and Dennis Kirkpatrick, and her father, John Eddlemon. Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Tuesday, June 5, at Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Olathe. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions to the American Diabetes Association, 9201 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64114.

Betty J. Dickinson - Betty J. Dickinson, 83, Kansas City, KS, passed away April 12, 2004, at her granddaughter's home. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Friday, April 16, 2004, at Maple Hill Funeral Home. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery. Friends may call 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Mrs. Dickinson was born January 24, 1921, to William D. Noble and Etta B. Cameron Noble in Fairview, KS. She had lived in the Kansas City area for most of her life. Betty worked at King Radio for many years, retiring in the mid 1980's. She had several businesses, including restaurants, a laundromat, and a dog kennel. Betty was a member of the Fairview Baptist Church in her youth. She was preceded in death by her husband William Neal Dickinson and son Wiliam Neal Dickinson, Jr. Survivors include daughter Virginia Ayers, Kansas City, KS; son Glenn Wayne McCoy, Edwardsville, KS; brother Richard Noble, Colcord, OK; granddaughter Susan R. Hime, Paola, KS; great-grandchildren Dennis Michael Chanay II and Erin Nicole Hime. (Arr. Maple Hill Funeral Home, 913-831-3345) Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/14/2004.

Ella M. Souders 1946-2003 Thursday, October 30, 2003 Graveside services for Ella Marie Souders, 57, Lawrence, will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Clinton Cemetery, Clinton. Mrs. Souders died Sunday, Oct. 26, 2003, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. She was born Sept. 13, 1946, in Lawrence, the daughter of Elmer Eugene and Mary Ruth (Dressler) Holladay. She graduated from Lawrence High School in 1964. Mrs. Souders worked for Honeywell and its predecessors, King Radio, Bendix-King and Allied Signal for 30 years. She married Charles H. Souders on March 13, 1964, in Lawrence. He survives of the home. Other survivors include a daughter, Sondra Gillenwater, Lawrence; three brothers, Calvin Holladay, Eudora, and Willie Holladay and Ralph Holladay, both of Lawrence; five sisters, Betty Holladay, Osage City, Eugenia "Sissy" Mullins and Delores Guy, both of Lawrence, Freda Schmitt, Baldwin City, and Clara Ann Anderson, Kansas City, Kan.; and two grandchildren. A son, Jesse Souders, died earlier. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. to noon Friday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, where family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. The family suggests memorials to the American Diabetes Association, sent in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 1260, Lawrence 66044. Online condolences may be sent to www.rumsey-yost.com.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Edward Zielinski on January 12, 2009. Ed joined Honeywell in January 18, 1985 at the Lawrence, KS facility. He later joined the Olathe facility in June, 1998. In his free time he enjoyed riding his motorcycle and flying airplanes. Ed will be missed greatly. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 24th at 1:00pm at Monticello Union Cemetery, 75th Street and Gleason, Shawnee, KS. Memorial contributions can be made in honor of Edward Zielinski to Midland Hospice Care, 200 S.W. Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606. Edward J. Zielinski Jr. 1950 - 2009 Topeka Shawnee — Graveside services for Edward J. Zielinski Jr., 58, Topeka, will be Jan. 24 at Monticello Union Cemetery in Shawnee. Cremation is planned. Mr. Zielinski died Monday, Jan. 12, 2009, at his home. He was born Nov. 26, 1950, at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., the son of Edward J. and Maudetta Zielinski. He graduated from Bonner Springs High School in 1968 and attended The Electronics Institute. Mr. Zielinski worked for the Honeywell Aviation Division in Olathe for more than 20 years. He married Vicki Zielinski. She survives, of the home. Other survivors include three stepsons, Kyle, of the home, Curt Lyman and wife Tessa, Olathe, and Brett Lyman and wife Amanda, Gardner; a son, Craig Lutz and wife Kim, Eudora; two daughters, Steffanie Smith and husband Derek, Phoenix, and Traci Dudley and husband David, Eudora; two sisters, Brenda Triebel and husband Mike, De Soto, and Debra Peterman and husband Dave, Peculiar, Mo.; 11 grandchildren, Kyle, Ryan and Cole Smith, Zachary, Paige, Bryan and Tiffany Dudley, Gage and Trent Lutz and Greyson and Blake Lyman. The family suggests memorials to Midland Hospice Care, 200 S.W. Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606.

David J. Mater 1952-2003 Wednesday, November 26, 2003 Services for David John Mater, 51, Linwood, were 10 a.m. Tuesday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. He was cremated. Mr. Mater died Friday, Nov. 21, 2003, at his home. He had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease. He was born July 13, 1952, in Hoisington, the son of Fred J. and Rita E. (Fuerst) Mater. Mr. Mater grew up in Olmitz and graduated from Hoisington High School in 1970. He attended Barton County Community College. He received a business degree in 1997 from Kansas University. He was an information systems analyst with Payless ShoeSource in Topeka. He also had worked for King Radio as a design draftsman for 13 years. He married Kim S. Schulz on June 14, 1980, in San Diego. She survives, of the home. Other survivors include a son, Ian K. Mater, of the home; a daughter, Madison R. Mater, of the home; his mother, Great Bend; three brothers, Gary Mater and Daniel Mater, both of Olmitz, and Kenneth J. Mater, Great Bend. An infant son, Ely John Mater, died earlier. The family requests memorials to the ALSA-Keith Worthington Chapter or Hospice Care in Douglas County, sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent at www.rumsey-yost.com.

Rollin Cole OTTAWA --- Rollin G. Cole, 75, Ottawa, died Friday, Aug. 24, 2001, at an Overland Park hospital. Mr. Cole was a tool and die maker. He had worked for Sunflower Ordinance Depot in DeSoto, Hercules Powder Co. and Grambling Tool and Die Co. in Kansas City. He later worked for Ottawa Steel Co. before he joined the staff at King Radio, which became Allied Signal before he retired after 15 years with the company. He worked for Santa Fe Railway and hauled cattle for Roy Miller in Pomona many years ago. He was a machinist for the Boeing Military Airplane Co. for a short time before he became a tool and die maker. He was born Sept. 25, 1925, in Kansas City, Mo., the son of George W. and Sarah Anna Bown Cole. He was reared in Pomona and attended Pomona schools. He lived most of his life in Ottawa. Mr. Cole was a member and past master of Ottawa Masonic Lodge No. 18 AF&AM, a member of Union Chapter No. 15 of Order of the Eastern Star, Ottawa Elks Lodge No. 803 and he had served on the board of trustees of Ransom Memorial Hospital. Mr. Cole also coached little league baseball and he had been a scout leader.He was married to Dorothy Louise Kimball on May 12, 1945, in Garnett. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Gary Cole, Ottawa; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Mr. Cole was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Betty Louise Cole. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Pomona. Masonic services will be conducted at the graveside by Lodge No. 18 AF&AM. Mr. Cole will lie in state after 10 a.m. Monday at the Lamb-Roberts-Heise Funeral Home in Ottawa where visitation will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the Kansas Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation and sent in care of the funeral home.

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BETTY JEAN ELLER Services for Betty Jean Eller, 67, Lawrence, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Eudora United Methodist Church, Eudora. Burial will be in Eudora Cemetery. Mrs. Eller died Friday, Oct. 29, 1999, at her home. She was born July 28, 1932, in Pocahontas, Ill., the daughter of Roy Rosco Crouch and Irma Jean (Miller) Crouch. Mrs. Eller attended Pocahontas, Ill., schools. She moved to Lawrence in 1967 and worked for Stokley VanCamp several years and then for King Radio for seven years. Her hobbies included reading and traveling. She married Wayne Clarence Eller on Oct. 23, 1950, in Vandalia, Ill. He died April 11, 1998. Survivors include a son, Kenneth Eller, Tecumseh; a daughter, Sandra Bradshaw, Lawrence; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Friends may call from noon to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, where the family will receive them from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday. The family suggests memorials to the Douglas County Visiting Nurses Assn. Memorials may be sent in care of the funeral home.

Robert A. Stoeltzing, 66, LeeÕs Summit, formerly of Olathe, Kan., died Thursday, May 31, 2001, in Royal Oak, Mich. Mr. Stoeltzing was born May 29, 1935, in Kansas City, the son of August Stoeltzing and Nellie McRoberts Stoeltzing. He was a 1954 graduate of Shawnee Mission High School and a 1963 graduate of Bob Jones University. He served in the U.S. Army from 1958 through 1962. He helped start the Berean Bible Church in Olathe in 1966. He was credit manager for King Radio Corp. in Olathe, retiring after 25 years of service. Recently, he was grounds manager at Tri City Ministries in Independence. His survivors include his wife of 43 years, Martha Stoeltzing, of the home; his sons, Kenneth Stoeltzing and wife, Christine, Virginia Beach, Va., Bryan Stoeltzing and wife, Angie, Roan Mountain, Tenn., and Craig Stoeltzing and wife, Michal, Blue Springs; a daughter, Dana Mcllwaine, and husband, Robert, Warren, Mich.; his sister, Norma Adams and husband, Glenn, Olathe; his aunts, Virginia Beckmann and husband, Everett, Odessa, and Clara Brown, Fresno, Calif.; his uncle, Homer Stoeltzing and wife, Helen, Prescott, Ariz.; 11 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Tri City Baptist Church. Interment in Mount Moriah Cemetery will be private. Friends can visit from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Tri City Baptist Church, 4500 Little Blue Parkway, Independence. Memorial contributions can be made to the church in his memory.

Alma Fay Weber, 80, died Thursday, Oct. 12, 2000, at her home in De Soto. She is survived by a son, Ronald, of Olathe, Kan.; two grandchildren, Hayley and Ryan, both of Paola.; sisters and brothers-in-law, Evelyn and Don Hellickson of Sanborn, Nita and Eugene Schmid of New Ulm; brothers and sisters-in-law, Paul Wendland, Marvin and Viola Weber of Jeffers, Raymond and Irene Weber of Sanborn, Lester and Madlyn Weber of Winthrop; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband on May 2, 1999; and sisters, Velma Frost and Erma Kennon of Arkansas. She was born Sept. 23, 1920, in Dennard, Ark. She lived in Arkansas and Kansas, graduating from Clinton High School, Clinton, Ark. She worked as a ship builder for Kaiser Liberty Ship in California in 1944 during World War II. She also worked as an assembler for King Radio and retired in the 1980s.. She married Orville "Archie" Weber on Jan. 22, 1955, in De Soto. Burial was at the DeSoto Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Diabetes Foundation. Arrangements are by the Bruce Funeral Home, Gardner.

John Ott, 64 01/19/2005 John F. Ott, 64, Huron, South Dakota, died January 12, 2005 at De Smet Memorial Hospital in De Smet, South Dakota. John Frederick Ott was born February 10, 1940 to Chester and Perl (Coates) Ott at Cleveland, Ohio. They moved to Olmsted Falls, Ohio, where he attended school through grade 11 and earned All-State high school honors as a baritone saxophone player. The family moved to Sanford, Florida, where John graduated from Sanford High School in 1958. He attended Case Institute of Technology at Cleveland for two years, then Rollins College at Winter Park, Florida, where he earned his bachelor of arts degree and master of arts degree in teaching. On June 19, 1965 he married Arlene Henkel at Lehigh Acres, Florida. John then began his teaching career as a high school math and science teacher at schools in Florida, Georgia, Vermont and Minnesota. In 1975 he attended Alexandria Vocational Technical School, where he earned a degree in aviation electronics. He then worked as an international field engineer for King Radio Aircraft Electronics, traveling to many countries. In 1978 he resumed teaching in high schools in South Dakota. He worked for the U.S. Navy as a math teacher, teaching sailors aboard ships. He taught high school math at St. Paul and then moved to Alexandria where he worked as a radio announcer for KIKV Radio and as a school bus driver. In 1993, John earned a six-year degree from Mankato State University and continued to teach as a substitute teacher. In 2001, he began working for the Kansas and Oklahoma Railroad and after earning his engineer’s card in 2004 he worked for the DM&E Railroad. A life-long model railroad and model ship enthusiast, he painted in watercolors, did woodworking, needlepoint, loved cats, held a private pilot’s license and built architectural quality model buildings and bridges. He loved music, playing the saxophone, plus had a rich baritone quality singing voice. Survivors include his wife, Arlene of Arvilla, North Dakota; son, Alan (Melissa of Hector) Ott of Huron; daughter, Gwynneth (Vincent) Ott of Hibbing; three grandchildren, Jennifer Ott, Dean Ott and Dominic Ott; mother, Pearl Ott of The Villages, Florida; and brother, William (Carolyn) Ott of Germantown, Maryland. He was preceded in death by his father, Chester. Memorial services were held January 15 at Welter Funeral Home in Huron with the Rev. Lew Christensen officiating. Arrangements were handled by Welter Funeral Home.

Elizabeth L. Smith 1931-2001 Thursday, October 18, 2001 Services for Elizabeth "Betty" L. Smith, 70, Gardner, were Wednesday, Oct. 10, at Bruce Funeral Home, Gardner. Burial was at Gardner Cemetery. Mrs. Smith died Saturday, Oct. 6, 2001, at Center for Long Term Care, Olathe. She was born Aug. 14, 1931, in Duluth, Minn. She moved to Gardner in 1975 from De Soto, where she lived 13 years. She also had lived in Arizona and Miltona, Minn. She was a solderer for airplane parts for 20 years and made plastic molding for King Radio in Olathe. She retired in 1982. Mrs. Smith attended Blessed Hope Church, Gardner. Two husbands, Leonard Davis and Charles Smith; one brother, Manard Mechels; and a grandson preceded her in death. Survivors include two sons, Dwayne Davis, Phoenix, Ariz., and Dale Davis, Blue Springs, Mo.; two daughters, Dianna Jones and Debra Holub, both of Gardner; three sisters, Charlotte Hauer, Miltona, Minn., Carol Babcock, Springfield, Mo., and Evette Hauer, Great Falls, Mont.; two brothers, Chris Mechels, Santa Fe, N.M., and Duane Mechels, Great Falls, Mont.; 15 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice, 8665 W. 96th Street, Suite 203, Overland Park, KS 66212.

Roma J. Rogers Thursday, April 12, 2001 Roma J. Rogers 1926-2001 Services for Roma June Rogers, 74, De Soto, were Saturday, April 7, at Bruce Funeral Home, Gardner. Burial was in De Soto Cemetery. Mrs. Rogers died Wednesday, April 4, 2001, at her home. She was born Oct. 26, 1926, in De Soto, the daughter of Joseph Reginald and Charlotte (Oshel) Plummer. She attended De Soto schools. Mrs. Rogers worked as a solderer for King Radio, Olathe, for 12 years, drove a school bus for the De Soto school district for 13 years and also had worked at Swingsters, Bonner Springs. She married John E. Rogers in March 1945 in Kansas City, Mo. He survives of the home. Other survivors include a son, Johnny Rogers, De Soto; two daughters, Susie Kramer and Polly Rogers, both of De Soto; a brother, Bill Plummer, De Soto; a half-brother, Luke Acuff, Salem, Ore.; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials to York Children's Fund, sent in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 192, Gardner 66030.

Wilma Davis WILLIAMSBURG --- Wilma I. Davis, 75, Gardner, formerly of Williamsburg, died Sunday, Feb. 13, 2000, at home. She was born July 30, 1924, in Lane in Franklin County, to Leslie Lyle and Elsie F. Duncan Bryan. She graduated from Lane High School in 1942. She spent most of her life in Williamsburg. She moved to Princeton in 1995 and to Gardner in 1996. She was an assembler at the King Radio plant in Ottawa for 10 years. She had worked in the dietary department at Ransom Memorial Hospital in Ottawa from 1973 to 1979. She was a former member of Mount Olivet Baptist Church near Williamsburg. She married Robert Lee "Bo" Davis on June 6, 1946, in Ottawa. He died Dec. 4, 1994. A daughter, Mary Jo Graen, also preceded her in death. Survivors include three sons, Bobby Davis, Williamsburg, Gary Davis, Ottawa, and Tony Davis, Gardner; five daughters, Cyndi Bettge and Penny Ledom, both in Gardner, Trudy Bowne, Emporia, Peggy Kelly, LaHarpe, and Connie Wood, Princeton; 20 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Dengel & Son Mortuary in Ottawa. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery in Ottawa. Mrs. Davis will lie in state after 9 a.m. today at the mortuary where relatives and friends will meet from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice Care.

KATHRYN PEARL BURBANK -- Funeral services for Kathryn Pearl Burbank, 95, Baldwin City, will be at 10:30 a.m. today at Wellsville Baptist Church, Wellsville. Mrs. Burbank died February 13, 2005, at Baldwin Care Center. She was born June 22, 1909, at LaCygne, the daughter of George A. and Amy Pearl Kerr. Her mother died in 1923. She married George Ralph Richardson in 1925. He died in a truck accident in 1934. They had two children, Leona Mae and George Ralph. She married Lawrence Samuel Burbank at Wakarusa on February 23, 1935. They moved to a farm near Wakarusa. They had twin boys, Lawrence Roy and Leonard Ray. Mr. Burbank died in May of 1990. Mrs. Burbank worked for J.C. Penney for 20 years, a woman's specialty shop in California for five years and King Radio in Olathe for five years. They moved to a farm southeast of Wellsville in 1956 and lived there until 1973 when they moved into Wellsville. She lived at Wellsville Senior Housing, Wellsville, Vintage Park, Baldwin, from 1999 to 2004 when she moved to Baldwin Care Center until her death. She was a member of Wellsville Baptist Church, Berean Sunday School Class, American Baptist Women, treasurer of ABW, Deaconess, Eastern Star for more than 25 years, and Worthwhile Club. Survivors include three sons, George Richardson and his wife, Betty, Ozark, Mo., Lawrence Burbank and his wife Susan, Manchester, Md., and Leonard Burbank and his wife, Vesta, Baldwin City; two sisters, Audrey Turk, Mount Shasta, Calif., and Vivian Cox, Fort Scott; nine grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, eight great step-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, a daughter, Leona Mae Dunn, son-in-law, Leo Dunn, and two brothers, George Kerr and Charles Kerr. Burial will be at Wellsville Cemetery, Wellsville, following services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wellsville Baptist Church and sent in care of Wilson's Funeral Home, Box 486, Wellsville, KS 66092.

Floy E. McCoy CARBONDALE --- Floy E. McCoy, 81, Carbondale, died Saturday, April 7, 2001, at a Topeka hospital. She was born July 27, 1919, in Stockton, Mo., to William and Etta Pollard Lamb. She graduated from Stockton, Mo., High School. She worked for the Hercules Powder Co. in DeSoto for several years and then for King Radio in Lawrence before she retired. She was manager of the Velvet Freeze ice cream store in the 800 block of Massachusetts in Lawrence from 1960 to 1963. She was a member of First Southern Baptist Church in Eudora. She married Everett "Tim" McCoy on June 25, 1948, in Harrison, Ark. He died Aug. 17, 2000. A son, Timothy McCoy, died in May 1996. Survivors include two daughters, Marlene Bendon, Eudora, and Darlene Curtis, Carbondale; and four grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home in Lawrence. Burial will be in Eudora Cemetery. Mrs. McCoy will lie in state after noon today at the funeral home.

Evalyn Shambaugh - OTTAWA --- Evalyn June Shambaugh, 78, Ottawa, died Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2000, at a Merriam hospital. Mrs. Shambaugh was a secretary for the Union LP Gas Co. in Paola, and later worked for several area Ottawa businesses. She worked for King Radio from 1975 until she retired in 1988. She was born June 17, 1922, in Franklin County near Richmond, the daughter of Paul Everett and Ida Verda Smith Collins. She graduated from Richmond High School in 1940. Mrs. Shambaugh was a former member of First Christian Churches in Paola and Ottawa. She also was a member of Ottawa Church of the Nazarene, Union Chapter No. 15 of the Order of Eastern Star in Ottawa and the Lace Guild of Greater Kansas City. She married Cloy Edward Shambaugh on Oct. 17, 1942. He preceded her in death Jan. 12, 1971. Survivors include three sons, Larry Shambaugh, Lawrence, and Gene Shambaugh and Roger Shambaugh, both of Ottawa; a daughter, Janet Gill- Harpal, Westchester, Ohio; two sisters, Clara Blair, Kansas City, Mo., and Nancy Hauk, Wall, S.D.; nine grandchildren; and six great- grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Ottawa Church of the Nazarene. Burial will be at Richmond Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Franklin County Cancer Foundation Inc. or to the Church of the Nazarene Youth Group and sent in care of Lamb-Roberts-Heise Funeral Home in Ottawa.

LaVerne Lieberman, 76, Paola, died Thursday, Sept. 21, 2000, at her home. She was born July 3, 1924, to Boyd Edward and Beryle Bernese Forney Sims, in Satfford, Kan. She lived in Wichita before moving to Paola in the late 50s. She was a seamstress at the Smith Garment Factory for many years and later worked for King Radio in Paola as a production line assembler. She retired in the early 1980s. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Paola Eagles. She was preceded in death by a sister, Bobbie Jean Smith; and a son, Carl Cathey. Surviving are her daughter, Linda Mayo, Olathe; three sons, Boyd, Mike and Dale Lieberman, all of Paola; two sisters, LaVelle McLaury, Joplin, Mo., and Maggie Vanhorn, Michigan; 10 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, at the Wilson and Son Funeral Home. Burial will be at Paola Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Lieberman Memorial Fund.

Peggy Jo Bien was born Wednesday, July 6, 1949, in Missoula, Montana. She was the daughter of Thomas Gerald and Shirley Rose (Wilken) Milburn. While still a child, Peggy moved with her family from Polo, Missouri, to Ottawa, in Franklin County, Kansas, where she made her home, until her death Monday, August 1, 2005, at the age of fifty-six years. Peggy graduated from Ottawa High School with the class of 1967. For the past twenty-eight years to present, she was employed by Honeywell, in Johnson County, Kansas, as a Manufacturing Engineer Coordinator. Honeywell was formerly known as Bendix-King, Allied Signal, and King Radio. In the 1960's and 1970's, she worked ten years at H.D. Lee in Ottawa. Peggy enjoyed attending Ottawa Bible Church. She was a charter member of Ottawa 600 Club; member and board member of Ottawa Women's Bowling Association, and, in fact, bowled in Ottawa for thirty years; member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, Ottawa; past Ottawa High School Booster Club member; and, past member of Eugene Field Parent Teacher's Association. She liked being involved and always participated in whatever task was needed. Peggy was a beautiful person, a genuine friend, and devoted mother, who dearly loved being Emma Rose's grandmother. She liked to crochet, was an excellent seamstress, and also enjoyed canning in the summertime. She enjoyed walking her dog and always had fun shopping. On September 9, 1967, Peggy was united in marriage with Rick Bien at Ottawa. They were later divorced. Peggy is survived by her daughter, Michelle Renea Stottlemire and her husband, Tony, of Rantoul, Kansas; two brothers, Dale E. Milburn and his wife, Judy, of Burlington, Kansas, James David Milburn of Shawnee, Kansas; and granddaughter, Emma Rose Stottlemire of Rantoul, Kansas. She is preceded in death by her parents, sister, Judith Ann Milburn, and an infant sister. SERVICES: Funeral services will be held at First United Methodist Church in Ottawa at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 6, 2005. IN STATE: Friends may pay their respects to Mrs. Bien at the Dengel & Son Mortuary from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Thursday, and 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday, where the family will meet with friends from 6:00 to 8:00 Friday evening. CEMETERY: Highland Cemetery, Ottawa, Kansas. MEMORIALS: The family suggests memorials to Emma Rose Stottlemire Educational Fund, c/o Dengel & Son Mortuary, 235 S. Hickory, Ottawa, Kansas 66067

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Cheryl Elaine Borhn - born: Feb 21 1947, Clinton, Henry Co, MO - died: Oct 8 2004, Olathe, Johnson Co, KS, Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 11 2004 - Cheryl Elaine Borhn, 57, Gardner, Kansas, died Friday, October 8, 2004, at Olathe Medical Center. She was born in Clinton February 21, 1947, and moved to Gardner in 1969. She was an operations support engineer for Honeywell Corp., Olathe, Kansas. She worked for 32 years before retirement. She was a member of New Life Community Church, Gardner, Kansas, and was a member of the church worship team. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi, BPW in Olathe, Kansas. For many years she was very active with the Gardner Mayor's Christmas Tree Fund Project. She graduated from Clinton High School and graduated from JCCC. She was preceded in death by her mother, Veoria Margaret Cuker. She is survived by her sons, Brian Randall "Randy" Tucker, Kansas City; her daughter, Tamia Casshawn Smith, Gardner, Kansas; her brother, Jerry Tucker, Springfield; four sisters, Dana Tucker and Karen Tucker, both of Kansas City, Pamela Tucker, Gardner, Kansas, and Sandy Tucker, Clinton; four grandchildren, Taylor Smith, Selina Tucker, Reagan and Ryan Smith. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 12, at new Life community Church, 17935 South Moonlight Road, Gardner, Kansas. Burial will be in Garden Cemetery.

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Age 59, passed away July 19, 2006 from renal cancer, at Kansas City Hospice Home, Kansas City, MO. Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 23, from 6:00-8:00p.m. at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, 14275 S. Blackbob Rd., Olathe, KS, followed by funeral services on Monday, July 24, at 10:00a.m., in the chapel of the funeral home. Interment, Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. Flower tributes appreciated, or memorial gifts to the K.U. Endowment for Oncology Patients Assistance Fund, 3901 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS 66160. Charlie was born March 22, 1947 in Southbridge, MA. He graduated from Southbridge High School where he played football, and later graduated from Ottawa University with a degree in Biology in 1969. In 1970, he married Sue Martin at the Ottawa University Chapel. He served in the U.S. Army from 19691972, in the Nike Missile Program. Following his service, he joined King Radio in Olathe, KS as a Manufacturing Engineer. He later developed the gas discharge display lab for King Radio. Charlie was employed by Honeywell International (Avionics Division) in Olathe, KS. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Olathe, KS. In his leisure time he enjoyed sailing, snow skiing, snorkeling, and fixing anything in need of repair. He cared deeply about his friends and neighbors, and enjoyed planning the 152nd Circle neighborhood events. Charlie loved his family, and adored his grandchildren, and was very proud of his Albanian heritage. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles N. Nasse, Sr., his uncles Dr. George Nasse, Dr. John Nasse, and Morgan Maddox. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Sue Nasse of the family home, his sons Jason Nasse and his wife, Katy, Overland Park, KS, and Ryan Nasse, Kansas City, MO, grandchildren Jeffrey, Hope and Henry Nasse. He is also survived by his mother, Frances Nasse of Saco, ME, and his sister Kathryn Nasse and her husband Larry Brown, of San Francisco, CA, and his mother-inlaw, Glenita Martin, Lenexa, KS, sisterin-law, Joan Burke, and nephews, Tyler and Dane Trumbauer, all of Kansas City, MO. To leave a message for the family, visit www. PenwellGabel.com. Published in the Kansas City Star on 7/20/2006

Vancene Fitzgerald (Wife of Larry Fitzgerald) Fitzgerald (nee Ferguson), Vancene, age 64 of Boca Raton, FL died Thursday July 13th, 2006. Vancene was born in Edinburg, Texas on Nov 4, 1941. She was raised in Denver, Colorado and graduated from Englewood High School in 1959. After a few years in banking, she joined Continental Airlines, as a Flight Attendant in 1963, and eventually moved to Los Angeles, where she lived for some 18 years. She flew mostly in the Pacific region, including the “Mac Charters” ferrying troops into Vietnam in the 60’s. She married Larry Fitzgerald on April 3, 1983; they resided in Kansas before moving to Boca Raton in 1985. Vancene retired from Continental with 29 years service in 1992. Prior to Larry’s retirement, they spent five adventurous years in Seattle, before returning to their Boca home in 2002. She is survived by her husband Larry; son Larry, his wife Jessica & grandson Aidan of Boca Raton and daughter Lisa & husband Jason Cole of Olathe, Kansas. She is also survived by her sister Faye and husband Orval Hortness of Englewood, Co and three nephews; Scott Ferguson of CA, Dave Walker, KY and Robert Walker, TX. She was preceded in death by her brothers Bob Walker and Edward Ferguson and her mother Ruth Butler-Cannon, of Oklahoma City. Family and friends will always remember Vancene’s bubbly personality and spontaneity. She was a thoughtful caring person, who placed the well being of others before her own. Therefore, to commemorate her legacy, a celebration service will be held Nov 4th, 2006 (Her birthday) at a time and place to be announced later. Babione Funeral Home, 1100 N Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, FL 33432 Ph 561-395-8787 can be contacted for details. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to “Hospice by the Sea”, Boca Raton, 1531 W Palmetto Park Road, 33486 Ph 561-395-5031. They were wonderful to Vancene in her last days. BABIONE FUNERAL HOME 1100 N. FEDERAL HWY. BOCA RATON, FL. 33432 (561-395-8787)

William James (Bill) Wood, 59, Leawood, KS, passed away Friday, July 21, after a determined fight against cancer. The family will hold a memorial service at 10:30 a.m. August 5, at John Knox Presbyterian Kirk, 11430 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, MO, after which Bill's ashes will be scattered near Sedona, AZ. Memorial contributions may be sent to Kansas City Hospice (www.kansascityhospice.org) and the Lance Armstrong Live Strong Foundation. Bold, dynamic, complicated, inspirational and wonderfully human, Bill was that rare person who constantly challenged himself and those around him to keep growing and learning. A born leader who spent his career in aviation, he earned a double-major college degree in business and aeronautics at Embry-Riddle University and was commissioned as a helicopter pilot by the U.S. Army. He served in the Vietnam War, where he was decorated for heroism and outstanding combat piloting skills and rose to the rank of captain. After being honorably discharged, Bill co founded the 12,000-member Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association, and he achieved fame in his civil career as a test pilot for RCA Corporation when he and a colleague successfully flew their aircraft through the path of a tornadospawning thunderstorm in the late 1970s. While his family was his top priority, he remained devoted to the aviation industry throughout his career, serving as a sales and marketing executive with such companies as Sperry Corporation and AlliedSignal. He found his "dream job" with Sandel Avionics of Vista, CA, where he was Vice President of Sales and Marketing, helping that firm grow by 1000% in his first two years of service while building it into a rising star in the industry. He was also active in the National Business Aviation Association. In addition to his many professional colleagues and friends, Bill leaves behind his wife, Annie Brossard, Leawood; daughter Lisa Giuliani, Raleigh, NC, her husband Jeff and their sons Jason and Ryan; Celine Coppaken, Overland Park, her husband Todd and their daughter Maya; daughter Mimi Eaton, Scottsdale, AZ; mother Mary Wood, Eddystone, PA; father and mother-in-law Dr. Jacques and Peggy Brossard, La Baule, France; and siblings Nancy Windisch, Beth Macaroni, Ricky Wood and Jimmy Wood. He was preceded in death by his father James Wood and brother Tommy. (Arr: Cremation Society of KS & MO, 913383-9888)

MARY A. HULTZ Mary A. Hultz, 71, Ottawa, died Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2006, at her residence. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Farris-Feuerborn Chapel, Garnett. She was born Feb. 13, 1935, at Kansas City, Mo., to Meinrod and Beata (Dreiling) Kreitler. She graduated from Kincaid High School. She worked at King Radio as an assembler. Survivors include a son, Daniel Hultz, Olathe; daughters, Diane Boggs, Ottawa; Delores Jones, Ottawa; Dorothy Miltner, Lawrence; Donna Doughty, Shawnee, her former husband, Ray Hultz, Ottawa; and a brother, Ralph Kreitler, Greeley, Colo.; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Debbie Bova; brothers, Frank Kreitler, Al Kreitler, Joseph Kreitler; sisters, Theresa Harris and Alma Martin. Burial will be at Holy Angels Catholic Cemetery. Family will receive friends and the rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Sunday at Farris-Feuerborn Chapel, Garnett. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Published in the Ottawa Herald 08/04/2006

MARY IRENE BURGOON Mary Irene Burgoon, 84, Ottawa, died Saturday, Sept. 2, 2006, at the Village Manor Nursing Home, Ottawa. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Dengel & Son Mortuary. She was born April 11, 1922, to Elmer and Ethel (Scott) Easter at White City. She graduated from Winfield High School in 1940. She married Clifford Burgoon July 6, 1942, at Lawrence. He died Feb. 17, 2001. She worked at King Radio of Ottawa. Survivors include a son, Clifford Burgoon, Vassar; three daughters, Sandra Brown, Meriden, Maxine Stone, Gardner, and Rosemary Coffman, Ottawa; a sister, Lola Warner, Rose Hill; two brothers, Lavern Easter, Wichita, and Lyle Easter, Concordia; 25 grandchildren, 51 great-grandchildren and 18 great-great-grandchildren. She also was preceded in death by a daughter, Janet Hopkins; brothers, Dean Easter, Don Easter, Marion Edwards and Eldon Edwards; a sister, Maxine Ainsworth; three grandsons and a great-grandson. Visitors may pay their respects at the funeral home, where the family will meet visitors from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be at Highland Cemetery, Ottawa. Memorials may be made to the Franklin County Cancer Foundation in care of Dengel & Son Mortuary, 235 S. Hickory St., Ottawa, KS 66067. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family through dengelmortuary@sbcglobal.net. 09/05/2006; 12:37:04 PM Ottawa Herald

ALICE B. LYMAN Alice B. (Morgan) Lyman, 72, Ottawa, died Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2006, at the Olathe Medical Center in Olathe. She was born Sept. 7, 1933, in Rantoul, to Russell H. Morgan Sr. and Alice B. (McNarie) Morgan. She grew up in Baldwin City and graduated from Baldwin City High School in 1951. She married Marion Corwyn Lyman Feb. 14, 1952. They later divorced. They had one daughter, Janis A. Little, and a son, James C. Lyman. She worked for 12 years at Drakes Bakery in Ottawa. She worked for King Radio in Ottawa as a senior test inspector and retired in 1996 after 23 years of service. She enjoyed writing poetry, the outdoors, gardening, bird watching and fishing. She also enjoyed repairing car engines and carburetors. She is a member of the Lenexa Christian Center in Lenexa and a former member of the Four Square Community Church in Ottawa where she taught Sunday school. She was a former member of the Assembly of God in Ottawa and a choir member. She also attended the Abundant Life Assembly of God in Overland Park. She was a member of the Ottawa/Williamsburg Wildlife Club. Survivors include a daughter, Janis A. Little, Ottawa; a sister, Dorothy Shannon, Ava, Ill.; grandchildren, Christie Lyman, Gardner; Curt Lyman, Olathe; Brett Lyman, Gardner; and Jaime Little, Olathe; and a great-grandson, Greyson Lyman. She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, James C. Lyman; two brothers, Charles and Russell H. Morgan, Jr.; and two infant sisters, Violet and Rose Morgan. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Highland Cemetery in Ottawa. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home, Ottawa. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alice B. Lyman Memorial Fund and sent in care of Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home, P.O. Box 14, Ottawa KS 66067. 09/02/2006 Ottawa Herald

JOANN GRIMES RANTOUL -- Joann C. (Rasa) Grimes, 64, Rantoul, died Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2006, at Olathe Medical Center in Olathe. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, 2006, at the Ruhamah Baptist Church, Rantoul. She was born July 2, 1942, at Florence, Mo., to Benenet and Opal (Nolting) Rasa. She graduated from the Stover High School at Stover, Mo., in 1960. She married Gene L. Grimes Sept. 3, 1961, in Florence, Mo. They shared more than 45 years of marriage. He survives. They lived in Kansas City and De Soto before moving to Rantoul in 1973. She worked for Platner Industry and later for King Radio as an assembler. She also worked for Puritan Bennett in Lenexa. She was a homemaker and enjoyed working with Gene on the farm. She was a member of the Ruhamah Baptist Church, Rantoul. She enjoyed caring for her dogs, reading and traveling. Survivors include a daughter, Tammy Sohn, Kansas City; sister-in-law, Jan Rutherford and her husband, Ron, Stover, Mo.; aunts, Edna Rehmer and Delores Nolting both of Stover, Mo.; an uncle, Creton Nolting and his wife, Betty of Shawnee; several nieces; nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her brother, David Rasa. Burial will follow the services at the Ruhamah Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home, Ottawa. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society or to Ruhamah Baptist Church and sent in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 14, Ottawa KS 66067.

MASAYO BAILEY, 79, Ottawa, died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006, at Olathe Medical Center. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Dengel and Son Mortuary, Ottawa. She was born Feb. 8, 1927, at Tokyo, Japan, to Shinechi and Riku Mameshiro. She moved to the United States in the late 1950s. She lived in Pomona, Wellsville, Lane and Ottawa. She graduated from high school in Japan. She worked as a telephone operator in Japan. She worked as a seamstress at H.D. Lee, Ottawa. She was a machinist for King Radio, Paola. She married Lloyd Bailey, Aug. 1, 1956, at Yokohama, Japan. He preceded her in death. Survivors include sons, Lloyd H. Bailey and his wife, Beth, Centennial, Colo., Dave Bailey and his wife, Shari, Ottawa, and Clint Bailey and his wife, Dawn, Osawatomie; daughters, Martha Hepler, and her husband, Scott, Ottawa, and Donna Small and her husband, Doug, Fredericksburg, Va.; brothers, Tsutomu Mameshiro and Matsuchika Mameshiro, both of Tokyo; 15 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brother, Yasuo Mameshiro. Friends may pay their respects from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to the service hour Monday at Dengel and Son Mortuary. Family will meet with friends after the services. Memorial contributions may be sent to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital in care of Dengel and Son Mortuary, 235 S. Hickory St. Ottawa KS 66067. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family at dengelmortuary@sbcglobal.net. Friday, November 17, 2006 11:49:41 AM

Jerry Winfrey, Keller, Texas 1946 - 2006 - Services for Jerry Winfrey, 60, Keller, Texas, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Alpine Funeral Home in Fort Worth, Texas. Mr. Winfrey died Thursday, Nov. 9, 2006. He was born May 25, 1946, the son of Thomas and Dorothy Winfrey. He lived in Lawrence, Kan., for 24 years and moved to Texas in 1994. Mr. Winfrey worked in the maintenance field for 30 years and retired in 2003. Survivors include his wife, Doris, Keller, Texas; two daughters, Amy McCoy, Forney, Texas, and Jeri Winfrey, Dallas; two brothers, Delty, Liberty, Mo., and Charles, Columbia, Mo.; a sister, Myrtle Chipley, Columbia, Mo.; and three grandchildren. The family requests memorials to Community Hospice of Texas or Cancer Care Services, sent in care of the funeral home, 2300 N. Sylvania, Fort Worth, TX 76111.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bill Gargano, Sunday, November 12, 2006. Bill was a long time Honeywell Aerospace Olathe employee, starting in 1980 as an Engineer at the Ft. Lauderdale facility. He also served 9 years in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam war. His contributions to Honeywell have been considerable and will be greatly missed by fellow employees. Employees who would like express condolences to the family, please go to www.amosfamily.com (arr. The Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, 913-631-5566). Visitation will be held at: The Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee - Tuesday, November 14, 2006 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm 10901 Johnson Dr., Shawnee, KS 66203 - Military honored services will be held in Philadelphia, PA

William (Bill) Gargano Jr., 53, of Lenexa, KS., passed away Sunday, November 12, 2006. Visitation will be held at The Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee on Tuesday, November 14, 2006 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 p.m. Bill was born to Bill and Marie Gargano, June 24, 1953, in the Stuttgart, Germany Army hospital and spent his childhood in Philadelphia, Pa. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. He is preceded in death by his mother, Marie. He is survived by his father Bill Sr., sister Dorothy Hinkley, brother Robert Gargano, wife Linda, son Joey, daughters Lisa, Katie, Amy and Tammy, grandson Nathan, and granddaughters Trinity and Lily. He served 9 years in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam war. He worked for Honeywell, Avionics for 26 years. He will be laid to rest in Philadelphia, Pa. with military honor. Online condolences may be expressed at www.amosfamily.com (arr. The Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, 913631-5566). Published in the Kansas City Star on 11/13/2006.

Bill had a liver transplant 1 or 2 years ago. He contracted a virus that he could not overcome and eventually left Honeywell. Bill was taken off life support on 11/9/06. Bill asked to be cremated and have his ashes taken back east to where his family is from.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Leonard Johnson on Sunday, November 19. Leonard has worked at Honeywell since 1981 and was most recently working as an Engineer in the Displays organization. Funeral services will be at the Nall Avenue Baptist Church at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 22. The visitation will be from 10-11 on Wednesday just prior to the service at the church. The church is located at: Nall Avenue Baptist Church 5401 West 67th Street, Shawnee Mission, KS 66208 (913) 432-4141

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FRANCES COLLINS 1939-2006 PRYOR, Okla. – Frances Collins, 66, went home to be with her Lord, Sunday, August 13, 2006 at her home in Pryor. Frances was born November 27, 1939 at Coffeyville, Kan. to Norman Tosh and Marie (Toy) Tosh. She grew up in Salina, Kan. and received her education at Little Rock School, near Salina. She married Joe Collins on August 3, 1956 at Miami, Okla. Frances lived most of her adult life in Coffeyville. She worked many years at King Radio in Olathe, Kan. building circuit boards for aircraft. Frances moved to Hot Springs, Ark. and later to Dewey, Okla. She had been a resident of Pryor for the past two years. Frances enjoyed crafts, but mostly she loved the Lord and while in Coffeyville, she hosted prayer meeting and bible study in her home on a regular basis. She was a member of the Church of God, South Coffeyville, Okla. Survivors are: her daughter Linda Collins of Pryor; one son, Joey Collins of Salina, Okla.; three brothers, Orville Tosh of Broken Arrow, Okla., Ricky Tosh of Independence, Kan., and Stoney Tosh of Coffeyville; four sisters, Sherry Brown of Coffeyville, Terry Sutton of Newkirk, Okla. and Jane and Karen Tosh, both of Coffeyville; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Joe on February 6, 2001; by a son, Tommy Collins on September 11, 2002; by a brother, Chester Tosh; and two sisters, Jackie and Vickie Tosh. Frances will be cremated and family will have private services. Arrangements and cremation are by Worley-Luginbuel Funeral Home, Grove, Okla.

Frances Kaub, 50, of Ottawa, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2006, at St. Luke`s Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, after a long illness. Frances was born in Ottawa, Kansas on Saturday, July 21, 1956, to Floyd and Betty (Carlson) Kaub. She attended Liberty Rural School, Lincoln Elementary School and Ottawa Junior and Senior High Schools, graduating in 1974. She also graduated from Ottawa University with a degree in English. She taught English in South Haven, Kansas for two years. Frances returned home to Ottawa and received her elementary certification from Ottawa University. She taught Title I reading at Appanoose School and then substituted in the West Franklin and Ottawa School districts. Frances also had worked at Parmalee Plastics in Ottawa, Allied Signal in Ottawa and Lawrence, and EFTC in Ottawa. Frances was very active in softball for many years. She played on a few women`s teams, coached girl`s softball, and was an umpire for women and men`s softball. Though unable to play due to her disability, she enjoyed going to the games of a close young friend in Garnett. Frances was a Christian and member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Ottawa. Frances is preceded in death by her grandparents, Ernest and Irene Kaub, Henry and Naomi Carlson, and her father, Floyd I. Kaub. She is survived by her mother, Betty Kaub, of the home; brother, Floyd E. Kaub of Coffeyville, Kansas; sister, Becky Bright and her husband, Mike, of Chanute; two step nephews, Jeff Bright, currently stationed in Africa, Nick Bright of Independence, Kansas; and many cousins. Frances was a loving, caring, giving person and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. SERVICES: Funeral services will be held from the Dengel & Son Mortuary at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 22, 2006. IN STATE: Friends may pay their respects to Frances at the Dengel & Son Mortuary after 9:00 a.m. Thursday to the service hour, where the family will meet with friends 7:30 to 8:30 Thursday evening. CEMETERY: Highland Cemetery in Ottawa, Kansas. MEMORIALS: The family suggests memorials to Westminster Presbyterian Church Youth Group, c/o Dengel & Son Mortuary, 235 S. Hickory, Ottawa, Kansas 66067.

Graveside services for Eugenia Ruth "Sissey" Mullin, 66 (1940 - 2006), Lawrence, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Clinton Cemetery in Clinton. Mrs. Mullin died Sunday, Dec. 17, 2006, at her home. She was born Sept. 27, 1940, in Lawrence, the daughter of Elmer Eugene and Mary Dressler Holladay. She graduated from Lawrence High School in 1959. She was a lifelong resident of Lawrence. Mrs. Mullin worked for King Radio, later Allied Signal, as an inspector. She was a Brownie and Girl Scout leader. She was involved with little league baseball and football. She was a former member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion and Ladies Eagles Auxiliaries. She married Gene A. Mullin on Dec. 23, 1961, in Lawrence. He survives, of the home. Other survivors include a son, Gene Mullin Jr., Lawrence; three daughters, Katherine Foster and Sara Mullin, California, and Laura Rogers, Lawrence; four sisters, Delores Guy, Freda Schmidt, Clara Anderson and Betty Holladay, all of Kansas; three brothers, Calvin Holladay, Willie Holladay and Ralph Holladay, all of Kansas; and four grandchildren. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. today. The family suggests memorials to the American Heart Association or American Diabetes Association, sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent at www.rumsey-yost.com.

RICHARD "BUD" WHITE JR. OTTAWA -- Richard "Bud" White Jr., 75, died Sunday, Jan. 7, 2007, at his home. Services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Dengel and Son Mortuary, Ottawa. He was born June 10, 1931, at Ottawa to Richard and Marguerite (Holbert) White. He was a near-lifelong Ottawa resident. He also lived in Minnesota, California and Topeka for short times. He attended Ottawa High School with the class of 1949. He served in the United States Army from October 1951 to October 1959. He attained the rank of private E-2. He was a tank gunner. He was a member of Ottawa Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Post 5901. He worked as a lineman for Southwestern Bell. He also worked for Bendix-King for several years. He also worked at Josten's Yearbook, Topeka. Survivors include sons, Richard White III, Ottawa; Ronald Hobert and Calvin Connor, both of California; George Ambler, Overland Park; Mark Ambler, Ottawa; Homer Ambler, Kansas City; and Dean Lane, Ottawa; daughters, Lynette Jones, Topeka; Denise Head and Charlene Schmor, both of California; Michelle White, New Mexico; Marie Ambler, Ottawa; and Harriet Daphne, Indianapolis, Ind.; special niece, Terry Carter, Ottawa; 18 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by sisters Isabelle Robinson and Jacqueline Carter. Burial will be at Highland Cemetery, Ottawa. Friends may pay their respects from 5 p.m. Wednesday to the service hour at Dengel and Son Mortuary, Ottawa. Family will meet with friends from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday. Memorial contributions may be sent to Richard White Jr. Memorial Fund in care of Dengel and Son Mortuary, 235 S. Hickory St. Ottawa KS 66067. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family at dengelmortuary@sbcglobal.net. Thursday, January 11, 2007 12:21:37 PM

born 8/23/1931 at Kansas City, KS and died 12/4/2006 at Republic, MO Parents: Raymond G. and Louradeane Spencer Honn Spouse(s): Norma Jean Marshall Honn Schnider (m 7 Sep 1952 Caspar, WY; div 1986), Netta Marie Homan (m 16 Apr 1987 Estes Park, CO) Relatives: Rick Homan - stepson, Ken Honn - son, Chris Bentzinger - daughter, Kim Hoover - daughter, Robyn Atwood - daughter, Steve Homan - stepson, David Homan - stepson, Vikki Moore - stepdaughter, JoAnn Freeman - sister, Judy Davis - sister, Donna Heavener - sister, Jerry Honn - brother Obituary published in the Miami County Republic (KS) on 12/20/2006

Robert R. Honn, 75, Branson, Mo., a former Paola and Louisburg businessman, died Monday, Dec 4, 2006, at Christian Health Care Center of Republic, Mo. Bob, as he was known, was born Aug. 23, 1931, in Kansas City, Kan., the son of Raymond G. and Louradeane Spencer Honn. He was a Korean War veteran. He and Norma Jean Marshall were married Sept. 7, 1952, in Casper, Wyo. They were married until 1986. On April 16, 1987, he married Netta Marie Homan of Lakeland, Fla., in Estes Park, Colo. Mr. Honn lived most of his life in Kansas. He worked as a plant operations director for many years at King Radio in Olathe. He also owned and operated True Value Hardware stores in Paola and Louisburg. Around 1990, he and his wife, Marie, moved to Branson, Mo. Before retiring, he owned and operated the Stagecoach Campground, was operations manager of the Yellow Ribbon Theater and owned and operated Prestige Transportation Inc. Among those preceding him in death are his wife, Marie, and stepson Rick Homan. Survivors include a son, Ken Honn of Spring Hill; three daughters, Chris Bentzinger of Bucyrus, Kim Hoover of Louisburg and Robyn Atwood of Lebanon, Mo.; two stepsons, Steve Homan of Louisiana and David Homan of Texas; a stepdaughter, Vikki Moore of Pensacola, Fla.; three sisters, JoAnn Freeman of Georgia, Judy Davis of Indiana and Donna Heavener of Independence, Mo.; a brother, Jerry Honn of Overland Park; and several grandchildren and stepgrandchildren. Also surviving is his first wife, Norma Jean Schnider of Louisburg. His remains were inurned at Higginsville Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, Mo., on Dec 8. A memorial service was conducted that day at the American Legion Hall in Lee's Summit, Mo. Donations can be made to the Christian Health Care Center, 901 E. Hwy. 174, Republic, MO 65738.
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Carol Fedrigon Benson, 62, Wife Of Jim Benson of King Radio. of Overland Park passed away May 11 2008 of cancer- Carol was an inspiration to those she came in contact with ... We will always remember her enduring smile … and the dedication and commitment to giving others the joy of her creativity.
Her artistic touch: A multifaceted artist who specialized in watercolors, Carol Benson’s creativity was never limited to the project she was working on.BR>Carol Fedrigon Benson, age 62, died on Mother's Day, May 11, 2008, in Overland Park, KS. The daughter of Peter Paul Fedrigon and Rose Marie Zanolini. She was born in Batavia, NY on April 2, 1946, and spent her childhood in Oakfield, NY. She graduated from Oakfield-Alabama High School and went on to earn her business degree from the Bryant and Stratton Business Institute in Rochester, NY. She married her husband of 32 years, Jim Benson, in Rochester, NY on February 14, 1976. She is survived by her husband, two daughters, Tracie and Jamie, her sisters, Rosemary Fedrigon Hall, Alice Fedrigon, Diana Fedrigon and brother Peter Fedrigon, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. Baptized Catholic, Carol was deeply religious throughout her life. A strong woman, she used her wit, humor and talent to inspire the best in those around her. She had a very creative mind and was a well known watercolor artist for many years while she resided in Indialantic and Palm Bay, FL. Inspired by her teacher, M. Douglas Walton, she attended many art shows winning numerous awards in Vero Beach and the surrounding area and was an active member of the Melbourne Artist Forum, the Strawbridge Art Club and the Vero Beach Art Club. In 1997, she and her family relocated from Deerfield Beach, FL to Overland Park, KS where she began creating her own jewelry using wire wrapping techniques and natural gemstones to fashion beautiful art pieces. Coupled with her artistic talent, Carol had a generous heart, always thinking of others above and beyond herself. Beloved by all, she will be greatly missed. Condolences can be sent to: Jim Benson, 7700 Newton Street, Overland Park, KS 66204 or to

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