Thomas Waters, 73, Leavenworth, KS passed away on Monday, January 23, 2012. Tom was born December 13, 1938 in Leavenworth, KS the son of Harry and Edna Waters.

On November 23, 1967 in Leavenworth, KS he married Charlotte Toro. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte, children, Skip and Brittany Waters, grandson Cody and his wife Jessica Tom had two brothers and a sister, Harry (Meg),Waters, Jack (Frances) Waters, and Mary Zielinski. Tom had several nieces, nephews, and friends. He is also survived by his best friend Toby.

He was preceded in death by his father, mother, and step father. Tom worked as a cook at Dubach.s for 13 years and a cabinet maker at Foster.s for 35 years. He enjoyed watching the Kansas City Chiefs and fishing.

Visitation will be Monday, January 30, 2012, 5:00 . 6:30 P.M. at the Davis Funeral Chapel, with a memorial service at 6:30 P.M. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials to the Davis Funeral Chapel to offset expenses.

Charlotte Louise Burre, 98, died at 5:00 a.m. on January 25, 2012 at the Schuyler Ridge Nursing Home in Clifton Park, NY.

She was born in Lansing, KS on January 8, 1914.

She graduated second in her class from Leavenworth High School in 1931. She graduated with high honors from St. John's Lutheran College, Winfield, KS, in 1933.

In addition to being a homemaker all her life, she was a full time teacher at St. Paul Lutheran school from 1933 to 1939 and a substitute teacher for many years thereafter. She also served as a clerk at Bell Hall, Post Exchange, and the Army Education Center.

She was a lifelong member of St. Paul's, where she played the organ, sang, taught Sunday school, and belonged to the Ladies Aid and Mix and Mingle groups. She was also a member of Cushing Hospital Auxiliary. She is preceded in death by her husband, Louis Burre, her parents Minnie (Rodenburg) Merritson and Harry Merritson and her sister, Lorene Schimke. She is survived by her sons David Burre of Magnolia, TX, and Charles Burre of Clifton Park, NY; six grandchildren and their spouses: Craig Burre (Sarah), Thomas Burre (Rebecca), Sarah Heller (Matt), Scott Burre (Kristi), Virginia Tawa (Mark), Jonathan Burre (Jane); and seven great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be Monday January 30, 2012 9:30 . 10:30 A.M. at St. Paul Lutheran Church with the funeral service at 10:30 A.M. Memorial donations may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church. Arrangements are entrusted to Davis Funeral Chapel.

Dean Crosby, 51, Leavenworth, KS passed away Saturday, January 21, 2012. Dean was born May 23, 1960 in Ogden, Utah the son of John Gordon Crosby and E. Louise Goulding.

On July 5, 2005 in Leavenworth, KS he married Fannie Murphy. He is survived by his wife, Fannie Murphy, children, Aaron and Trevor Crosby, Misty (Jeff), Tammy, Christy, brothers, James G. (Kathy) Crosby, Garry K. (Debbie) Crosby and Rebecca A (Joe) Orman. His mother, Louise Crosby, step mother, Judy Crosby, grandchildren, Demitrius and Desiree, Ashley, ReNae, Zachary, Peyton and Xavier.

He was preceded in death by his father, John Gordon Crosby and brother, Allen Paul and Lyle and Mary Anne Murphy.

Dean worked as Security Alarm System Technician; he was a member of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

There will be a gathering for family and friends from 5 to 7 PM on Thursday, January 26, 2012 at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Memorial contributions may be given to the Dean Crosby family in care of Davis Funeral Chapel.

Judith Ann Haling went home on January 18, 2012. Judi was born in Leavenworth, Ks on May 13, 1946. She was born to Frank and Katherine Kersten. Judi was a graduate of Leavenworth High School, and a mother of two sons, Lawrence Scott and Michael. In 1974, Judi returned to Leavenworth to raise her surviving son, Michael. Judi worked for Louise Dress Shop for several years. Later she also worked for Kelly.s Insurance Agency, McCaffery Title Company, and Sac.s Inc. In 1986 Judi met Charles Haling. They were married May 14, 1988. Together they owned and operated Crown Lanes until 2009. Judi was an active and devoted member of her family. She served as a Den Mother for Michael.s Cub Scout Troop. Judi was a gifted artist, a talent which she used to create spectacular birthday and celebration cakes for her friends and family. She also enjoyed hosting summer parties, which were events everyone looked forward to. Judi and Charles shared many memories together, and never spent a night apart. Among her favorite memories were traveling to bowling tournaments, and vacationing in Las Vegas. Judi and Charles also enjoyed fishing, mushroom hunting, league bowling, participating in the Ladies Eagles Auxiliary and working in their flower beds.

Judi was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents Charles and Louise Madison and Frank and Lucy Kersten, and beloved first son, Lawrence Scott. She is survived by her husband, Charles, sons Michael and Darrin, daughter in law, Theresa, grand children Kersten, Matthew, Chad, and Brooke, and her dog, What.s It.

Family will receive friends from 6:00- 8:00 PM on January 23, 2012 at Davis Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday January 24, 2012 at the Chapel. Pastor Ken Mestemacher of Southern Heights United Methodist Church will officiate. In lieu of flowers contributions may be given to The American Lung Society or American Cancer Society.

Victoria L. Turner 54, passed away at home January 18th. Vickie was born March 20th, 1957 in Leavenworth to parents Edward S. Turner and Donna L. Vargas. She is survived by her mother, 2 sons, 2 brothers, and 1 sister. There will be a memorial service Wednesday Jan 25th at St. Joseph Church 306 N. Broadway @ 10am. There will be a luncheon afterwards @ the VFW hall, 519 Cherokee hosted by the Ladie's Aux 56. Davis Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Hope Margaret Moulden Hundley, 42, Leavenworth, KS passed away Monday, January 16, 2012.

Hope was born February 10, 1969 in Leavenworth, the daughter of Commissioner Davis T. and Debbie Moulden.

She married Dustin D. Hundley, he survives her.

She is also survived by her parents, Commissioner Davis T. and Debbie Moulden, her sister, Whitney D. Moulden, nephew, Thaddeus James Moulden, her aunt and uncle, Dan C. and Deedie Thrasher, her cousins, Lawrence Green and Scott Green, wife Amy and their sons, Cade and Cameron Green.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Clarence E and Margaret Davis Moulden and Mary Margaret Miller.

Hope graduated from Leavenworth High School, she worked for Leavenworth National Bank from 1987-89 and then worked for First National Bank, she worked for Price Chopper in the accounting department, she later graduated from travel school and worked for Sprint.

Hope graduated cum laude from Kansas City Kansas Community College with an associate.s degree in mortuary science; she also passed the required exams of the International Conference of Funeral Service Examination Board with a score of 90 percent.

Hope was the sixth generation of the Davis family to join the Davis family tradition of service to others at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Hope was a member of Kiwanis Club of Leavenworth, Ladies Eagles Auxiliary, former member of the Salvation Army Board.

Her most favorite thing was traveling in the United State and internationally. One of her favorite spots was Germany, where she had great interest in World War II and the history of the Holocaust and sitting on the beaches absorbing the sunny days of many tropical locations.

Hope was a wonderful, thoughtful and caring person, caring about others, a loving daughter, loving wife and loving aunt.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 7 P.M Sunday afternoon at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 531 Shawnee St., Leavenworth, KS.

The family suggest memorial contributions to L.A.W.S., P.O.Box 498, Leavenworth, KS, Leavenworth County Humane Society, P.O.Box 226, Leavenworth, KS, Alliance Against Family Violence or St. Vincent.s Clinic.

Barbara J. Slapczynski, 83, Chanute, KS, formerly of Leavenworth, KS passed away Monday, January 16, 2012 at her daughters home.

Barbara was born February 12, 1928 in Parsons, KS the daughter of John H. and Frances (LaLoge) Carter.

She married John Edward Kinney, he preceded her in death, she later married Leo A. Slapczynski, he preceded her in death on September 28, 1994. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Norma Treloggen, and one grandson David Lee Carl.

She is survived by her children, Michelle Quinn, Janet Kinney, Brenda Morgan, Shannon Frayer, and Matthew Kinney, her sister, Peggy McCormick, 13 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.

Barbara graduated from Kansas City Community College in 1973, receiving the Riley Scholarship and the American Heart Association Critical Care Scholarship.

She worked at St. John Hospital and Cushing Hospital, 8 ½ years at the Lansing Correctional Facility, Lansing, KS and 8 ½ years as a special education nurse for Leavenworth Co-operative.

She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Leavenworth, KS.

Family will receive friends 10 A.M. to 12 P.M. Friday January 20, 2012 at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Follow by graveside service at 12:30 P.M. at Ft. Leavenworth National Cemetery, Ft. Leavenworth, KS.

Memorial contributions may be given to The American Cancer Society, St. Vincent Clinic or LAWS.

Sarah Elizabeth Barker passed away Thursday January 12, 2012. She was 30 years old. She was born in Magnum, Oklahoma and lived in Lawton, Oklahoma until she moved to Leavenworth with her step-father and mother in 1993. She attended West Middle School and Leavenworth High School. She worked at different jobs from waitress, salesperson, telephone call service and as a bank teller and clerk.

She was preceded in death by her father and mother. She leaves behind her step-father James Barker and her daughter Alyssa Marie King of the home in addition to a great aunt, a step-brother and his family in Maryland and step-sister and her family in Tennessee.

Memorial Services will be held Friday January 20, 2011 at 5 P.M. at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 531 Shawnee, Leavenworth, Kansas 66048. The Reverend Jack Devine will officiate.

The family suggests memorials to The Cancer Society.

Mary Ellen Sloan, 92, of Leavenworth passed away Sunday, January 8, 2012.

Mary Ellen was born June 5, 1919 to Lucian and Ruth Seymour of rural Leavenworth. She had a brother James (deceased) and a sister, Virginia, who resides on the family farm.

Mary Ellen graduated from Jarbalo High School, attended St Mary College and taught at Central School.

She married Walter Grant Sloan on May 4, 1941. They farmed, milked and had stock cows. They had two children, Joelyn Kay and Steven James.

Survivors include her sister, Virginia Seymour of Leavenworth, Joelyn Kay Fevurly and husband Erwin of Leavenworth, son, Steven James Sloan and wife Venice of Powhattan, KS, three grandchildren, Yvette Fevurly of Evanston, IL, James Curtis Sloan of Washington, D.C and Steven Jeffery and wife Mindee Sloan of Atchison, KS, two great grandchildren, Austin Steven and Jackson Thomas Sloan of Atchison.

Mary Ellen was active in many community groups and organizations over the years and was a life long member of the High Prairie Gospel Tabernacle Church.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at High Prairie Church, 187th and Eisenhower Rd., Leavenworth, KS. Funeral service will be held 10 A.M Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at High Prairie Church. Pastor Vernon Welkner officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Muncie Cemetery, Lansing, KS.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to High Prairie Church.

Funeral arrangements conducted by Davis Funeral Chapel.

Reinsford Vincent Oliver, 89, Leavenworth, Kansas passed away Sunday, December 25, 2011 at Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care, Kansas City, Missouri. He was born March 11, 1922 in Superior, Wisconsin the son of Walter Charles and Etta Mae (Marker) Oliver. He married his sweetheart, Viola Apling in 1946.

He is survived by his wife, Viola of the home; daughter, Linda Caudle (Dennis) and grandson Michael Caudle with great-granddaughter Michele Caudle all of Leavenworth, Kansas; son, David Oliver (Marcella) and granddaughter, Stephanie Pratt (Joe) with great-granddaughters Miranda and Mariah Pratt; granddaughter Susan Walsh all of Independence, Missouri; brother, Kenneth Oliver (Irene) of Superior, Wisconsin; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Etta Oliver of Superior, Wisconsin; brothers, Frank (Faith) of Superior, Wisconsin and Chester (Gen) of New Orleans, Louisiana; and grandson, John Walsh of Independence, Missouri.

He served in the United States Army for twenty-four years serving both in WWII and Korea. Following his Military career he worked for the Lansing Correctional Facility for over twenty years.

At the request of the deceased and his family, private service with Military honors will be held 1:30 P.M. Tuesday, January 10, at the Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Arrangements made by Davis Funeral Chapel, Leavenworth, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care House, 12000 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, MO 64145-1117.

Terrance "Terry" Lee Allen Sr.

On December 29, 2011 Terry was taken from us much too soon. He made his departure at home surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren.

Terry was born September 5, 1954 the son of Beatrice (Mcaully) Allen and Walter Allen. He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 sister Mary Katherine, 5 brothers Walt, Jerry, Bill, Bob, and Jack, 1 son in law Bobby Mount.

He leaves behind his loving wife of 28 years, Roxie Lee (Driscoll) Allen. Terry and Roxie first found each other and dated as teenagers, only to go their separate ways, until fate brought them back together again 33 years ago. In that 33 years they have raised three grown children, and then decided to start again. Surviving children include Sammy (Allen) Peterson and her husband Brian. Latoya Allen-Mount and her significant other Lance Thompson. Terrance "Terry" Lee Allen Jr. and his wife Megan. Walter Edward Allen the 3rd, 2 years old of the home.

Terry has 3 grandchildren Brooke Ashton Allen 17, Kara Elaine Peterson 15, and Nikolas Allen Peterson 9.

He is survived by 3 sisters and 6 brothers. Beatrice Herold, Pat Rye and her husband Jim, Mary Jobes and her husband Buzz, Charlie Allen and his wife Jerry Ann, Kenny Allen and his wife LeeAnn, Tom Allen and his wife Lisa, Jim Allen and his wife Jackie, Rick Allen and his wife Ruth Ann, and Dave Allen and his significant other Maureen Vargas.

Terry is also survived by countless nieces, nephews, and friends.

Terry was born and raised in Leavenworth, Kansas. He spent his youth growing up on Billy Goat Hill. He then moved to Fredonia, Ks where he owned and operated a restaunrant. He then moved back to Leavenworth where he worked for Leavenworth Appliance as a small appliance repair man. Terry then owned and operated his own taxi business. He also owned and operated 2 furniture businesses. Most recently he worked as a mechanic at Cyclone's Garage. Terry was a jack of all trades, if it needed to be fixed he was your man. Terry enjoyed many things in life, a well manicured lawn, and please do not attempt to toss your cigarette butts into it, because he would definitely let you know youneeded to pick them up. He enjoyed being right and would defend his position even in the face of defeat. Only once in my 38 years did I hear him concede. 1st degree burns are the worst aren't they Daddy? He loved his family and spending time with them.

On November 27th Terry was diagnosed with stage IV terminal small cell lung cancer. This was a diagnosis that he lived with and fought much longer than the short month that we, as his family, knew about the diagnosis. This was his gift to each and every one of us. Just knowing how long he fought this diagnosis in silence, let's his family know that although my father was not invincible, as we had once thought, he is still the strongest most loving man that has touched our lives.

He will be missed every minute of everyday. Loved every second of every hour that we are separated. You leave an unfillable whole in our hearts. Our hearts will never be complete until we're all together again on the other side. We know you'll wait for us Daddy. We love you. Visitation will be held at the Davis Funeral Chapel Wednesday January 4, 2012 from 6-8pm family and friends welcome. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, January 5th at 1pm at the funeral chapel. Burial will follow at Mt. Muncie Cemetery.

Dinner will be served following services at the American Legion Post #23, 418 Cherokee Street.

Leavenworth, Ks. Family and friends invited to attend.

Edward T.C. May, 80, Lansing, KS passed away Sunday, January 1, 2012 at St. John Hospital.

He was born March 3, 1931 in Kansas City, MO the son of Thomas C. and Elizabeth K. (KucK) May. On January 6, 1952 he married Velma E. Caskey. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Linda Carol Shaffer in 2001. He is survived by his wife, Velma E. May, daughter, Elaine Marie Simpson and husband Larry, son, Michael May and wife Ginger, eight grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren.

He was a long time member of the First Baptist Church of Leavenworth. He was a member of the pipe fitters # 533 Union, member of the Argentine Ben Hur # 322 Blue Lodge, 32 degree Mason Scottish Rite, Leavenworth Country Club and Eagles of Kansas City, KS.

He served in the United States Marines, entering in 1948, serving in the Korean War, and he was honorably discharged in April of 1952.

Family will receive friends from 9 A.M. to 11 A.M. January, 4, 2012 at the First Baptist Church, 13th and Osage St, follow by an 11 A.M. funeral service at the church.

Burial will follow in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Memorial contributions may be given to First Baptist Church or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements entrusted to Davis Funeral Chapel.

Robert (Bob) Lee Logan, 84, Leavenworth, KS passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 28, 2011, at Country Care Nursing Home in Easton, KS.

Bob was born August 17, 1927 in Leavenworth, the son of Clyde Lee Logan and Dora M. Flint Logan. On February 4, 1951 he married Elizabeth Ann (Betty) Logan in Easton. She survives him.

Bob is also survived by his son, Bruce A. Logan and wife Lorrie of Lansing, his daughter, Diane L. Mosbacher and husband Larry of Leavenworth, five granddaughters, Ashley Pineau and husband Nathan, Megan Logan, Sara Logan, Hollie Mosbacher, Hilary Scanlon and husband Chris, one great grandson, Riley Edmonds, one brother, Donald W. Logan of Leavenworth, one sister, Carol J. Mull and her husband Ralph of Palm Bay, Florida and one sister-in-law, Wauneta Logan of Leavenworth. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Robert (Bob) L. Logan, Jr., two brothers, Roland D. Logan and Gerald E. Logan, and one sister, Darlene L. Parr

Bob served in the United States Army from 1945-1947. He then started his career with Standard Oil Company delivering gas. After that he went to work for the Federal Penitentiary in Leavenworth, LaTuna, TX and Lewisburg, PA, retiring in 1972. After retirement he returned to Leavenworth and worked for Schanze & Banks, Midwest Marine and as a courier for Citizens Savings & Loan.

Bob was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Eagles and NARFF.

Visitation will be held at Davis Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Davis Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be given to Country Care Nursing Home, Kickapoo Cemetery or First United Methodist Church.

Jean (Denney) Eberth, 82, of Leavenworth passed away Tuesday December 27, 2011.

Jean owned and operated Denney.s Produce for many years. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church for 63 years and a member of the Ladies Eagles Auxiliary where she held many offices.

Jean is survived by two sons, Robert Denney, Jr (Jan) and Davis Denney (Nancy), three sisters, Wanda McDaniel, Little Rock, AR, Maxine Bliss and Martha VanSandt, Leavenworth, KS, eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Earnest J. Eberth, one daughter, four brothers and two sisters.

Visitation will be held 11:00 A.M Friday, December 30, 2011 at the Davis Funeral Chapel, followed by funeral services at 12:00 P.M at the funeral chapel. Interment will follow in the Mt. Muncie Cemetery.

The family suggest memorial contributions be given to The Steve Palermo Endowment for Spinal Cord Injury Research at the University of Kansas.

Tony J. Szychowski, Jr, 65, Leavenworth, passed away Friday, December 23, 2011.

A Celebration Of Life Service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, December 30, 2011 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

In lieu of flowers the family request memorial contributions to Rheumatoid Arthritis Foundation or Hospice Partners of Kansas.

Roland Kenneth Jennings, 85, of Leavenworth, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2011 at home.

He was born January 11, 1926 in Nodaway County, Missouri to Samuel Leroy and Nancy Jennings. He graduated from Elmo High School in 1943. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in December 1943 during World War II. He fought in the Pacific Theater on Tinian and Okinawa and participated in the Occupation of Japan in Nagasaki following the end of the war. On October 19, 1946, he married Mildred Eileen Wyant in Kansas City, Kansas. They were married 65 years.

He attended Central Radio School in Kansas City. He worked at radio stations WIMA in Lima, Ohio and KMA in Shenandoah, Iowa before moving to Leavenworth, Kansas in 1959 to work at Fort Leavenworth with the NIKE program. He continued working at Fort Leavenworth until his retirement in 1986.

His hobbies included being a ham radio operator with call letters K0KKK, building remote control planes, electronics, and his artwork.

He was a member of First Baptist Church in Leavenworth.

Survivors include his wife, Mildred, daughter Phyllis Fleming (Michael) of Leavenworth, son Russell Jennings of Tonganoxie Nursing Home, Tonganoxie, Kansas, one brother Robert Jennings of Winfield, Kansas, grandchildren Sheri Fleming, Topeka, Kansas, Bradley Fleming, Dallas, Texas, Patricia Jennings, Lansing, Kansas and Kenneth Jennings, Leavenworth, 5 great grandchildren, plus nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Julia, Elizabeth, Ella Mae and Ruth, and one great granddaughter, Elizabeth.

Visitation will be Wednesday, December 28, 2011 from 12:00 noon until 1:30 pm at Davis Funeral Chapel, with services following at 1:30 pm, with Rev. Dean Meyer presiding. Burial will be at Leavenworth National Cemetery. Memorials may be given to First Baptist Church, 13th and Osage, Leavenworth, Kansas, American Diabetes Association or American Cancer Society.

Lee Valuent Taylor, 92, Leavenworth, KS passed away Thursday, December 22, 2011 at the Medicalodge in Leavenworth, KS.

Lee was born September 10,1919 in Montgomery, Alabama the daughter of Dan and Lillie (Young) Wheelright. On May 13,1940 in Montgomery, Alabama she married William E. Taylor, Jr, he preceded her in death on March 18,1994. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Mary F. Farris.

Lee is survived by many nieces and nephews.

Lee was a member of Independent Baptist Church, N.A.A.C.P. in Leavenworth and Bonner Springs, KS.

Graveside service will be held 12:30 P.M Thursday, December 29, 2011 at the Leavenworth National Cemetery. Elder Everett Hunt will officiate.

Karen Claudine Culp Fevurly, 67, Leavenworth passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2011, at home in Leavenworth.

She was born March 17, 1944 in Leavenworth, the daughter of Woodrow Wilson Culp and Phyllis (Freeman) Culp. On October 1, 1960 she married Harold Dean Fevurly, Sr. at the Calvary Baptist Church in Leavenworth.

Karen was a second grade elementary school teacher at Bradley Elementary in Ft. Leavenworth, KS for 20 years before retiring in 1998.

Karen is survived by one daughter, Alisha McAnelly and husband, Je.Tawn and their sons, Colton, Aidan Guy, Aidan JeTawn and Asten and daughter Liran, Leavenworth; two sons, Harold D. Fevurly, Jr. and wife, Susan and their daughter, Ena, Leavenworth and Thomas Guy Fevurly and wife Cheryl and their sons, Zackary and Tyler, Ohio; Tom.s daughter Alyssa of Leavenworth; and great granddaughter Ainsley. She was preceded in death by her husband Harold D. Fevurly, Sr.

Special friends grew to be known as her children. They are Carrie Stuart and her daughter, Riley, Amy McCullough, Damien Eagle and Jenny Garcia, all of Leavenworth. She is also survived by a sister, Phyllis Hacker, Indiana, and brothers Kenneth Culp, Timothy Culp, Indiana and James Culp, West Virginia. She was preceded in death by her brother William Culp.

Visitation will be held at Davis Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, December 27, 2011, 11:00 A.M to 1:00 P.M with services immediately following at 1:00 P.M. Burial will be in the Sunset Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Although he had survived a massive heart attack in 2002, Eddie Davila Rivera finally succumbed to CHF early Monday morning, December 19, 2011 at the Greene County Medical Center in Jefferson, Iowa.

Mr. Rivera was born in Coamo, Puerto Rico, August 21, 1945, the third child of Miguel Angel Rivera and Felicita Davila Viera. His mother moved to New York City, New York when he was 5 years old and he grew up shining shoes, carrying groceries and training on the swim team. At 17 he enlisted in the U.S. Army and pursued a career in telecommunications that lasted until at the age of 38 he retired from the service. During his military career, he met and married Rae Ann Parker and they had a family of five girls and two boys. Their marriage ended in 1987. In 1996 he married Christy Anne Shelton. She survives at the home.

He was preceded in death by his father, mother, sister Oria Pagan, and grandson Gabriel Aydn Rivera. He is survived by his brother Angel Miguel Rivera, sister Estersarid Rosado, children: Toni Rae Cox, Oriana Kirstie Rivera, Eddie Miguel Rivera and Rico John Rivera all of Leavenworth, Kansas; Sonia Carin Minghelli of El Paso, Texas; Samantha Edi Rivera of Lawrence, Kansas; Monica Felice Rivera of Topeka, Kansas, Joshua Austin Shelton of Westside, Iowa; Heather Raine Shelton of Lake City, Iowa; Jacob Lawrence Shelton of West Des Moines, Iowa. He has 31 grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Eddie was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- day Saints and was a Sunday School President of the Carroll, Iowa Branch.

Visitation will be at the Davis Funeral Home on Monday, December 26, 2011 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Funeral Services will be at the Leavenworth LDS church Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at 9:30 am with interment at the V.A. Cemetery following.

Albert E. Geisen, 84, Leavenworth, passed away Friday, December 16, 2011 at Providence Medical Center. Albert was born October 21, 1927 the son of Clarence and Lucy (Adams) Geisen in Kansas City, MO.

On September 15, 1947 he married Thelma Langley. She survives him. He is also survived by daughters Judy Parsons (Benny), Donna Niemenski (Tim), granddaughters Amy Higgins, Sarah Hagemaster and seven great Grandchildren.

Albert served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of Eagles #55, AARP, NARF and the American Legion. In his early years he owned and operated Geisen.s 66 Service Station, followed by numerous other jobs and finally ending with retirement from the VA Medical Center.

He was an avid coyote hunter, bowler and was the caretaker of Bethel Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Funeral service will be held at 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at the funeral chapel.

Burial will follow at Bethel Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Bethel Cemetery.

Leland A. Doty, 89, Easton, KS died Monday, December 12, 2011 at North Bay Hospital, Port Richey, FL.

He was born February 20,1922 in Hebron, NE; the eldest son of Earl and Edna (Shawn) Doty.

He graduated from Easton Rural High School in 1941; farming land and operating a dairy for 35+ years.

He was a 60 year member of the Masonic Lodge #45 in Easton, KS. He earned his mastery carpentry license and built barracks on Government Installations during WWII.

He married Betty Lou Beckwith on May 6,1945. Other survivors include a son Dennis A. Doty, and wife Jann of Linwood, KS, and one sister, Evelyn Doty Wagner.

3 granddaughters, Jennifer Doty Young, Olathe, KS, Andrea Gillip, Olathe, KS and Courtney Doty of Linwood; 2 grandsons, Brian Doty of Austin, TX and Jeremy Gillip, Kansas City, KS, and six great-grandchildren, Derek, Joey, Harvey, Paityn, Luke, and Kaitlyn.

Funeral services will be held at the Methodist Church, Easton, at 10 a.m. on Monday, December 19"', with Elizabeth Young will officiate. Burial will follow at the Easton Cemetery, Easton, KS.

The family will be receiving visitors from 6 to 8 pm on Sunday, December 18in with a Masonic service at 7 pm at Davis Funeral Chapel. Memorial contributions may be given to the Easton Methodist Church, Easton Alumni Association, or Abdullah Shrine in care of the Davis Funeral Chapel, 531 Shawnee Street, Leavenworth, KS 66048.

Virginia B. Keim, 81, passed away Friday, December 9, 2011 at her home.

She was born March 12, 1930 in March, Missouri the daughter of Roy E. Farless and Noma E. (Jeffers) Farless, one of seven siblings. She married Lynn E. Keim on April 24, 1951.

She is survived by her three children, Barry Lynn Keim and wife Kathryn, Ronald Gene Keim and wife Debra and Beth Ellen Cune and husband Gregg, seven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and one sister Lenora Clark.

She was preceded in death by her husband Lynn E. Keim, her parents, three brothers, Dorsey, Werphy, and Bill, two sisters, Betty and Toots, daughter in law Martha and granddaughter, Brittany.

She was a long time member and Sunday school teacher at Leavenworth Baptist Church, loving and devoted wife, beloved grandmother and great grandmother.

A memorial service will be held at Leavenworth Baptist Church, 803 S. Broadway St., Leavenworth, KS at 1:00 P.M Saturday, December 17, 2011, officiated by Pastor Rich Arnold. Immediately following the service a reception will be held at the Church.

Funeral arrangements by Davis Funeral Chapel.

In lieu flowers memorial contributions may be given to the Brittany Joy Cune Memorial Scholarship, Texas Christian University, TCU Box 297044, Ft. Worth, TX 76129 or Leavenworth Baptist Church, 803 S Broadway St., Leavenworth, KS 66048.

Evelyn Chapman, Leavenworth, passed away at her home on December 10, 2011.

Evelyn was born February 2, 1932, she was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Jessie Bragg Jacobs. She is survived by her husband of nearly 60 years, Colonel Hersch Chapman, US Army retired and three sons: Charles and wife Cinda and grandchildren Candace and husband Dusty, Cathryn, Rebecca and Christian; Robert and grandchildren Shannon, US Air Force Captain Timothy and wife Lindsay and Kristy and; John.

Evelyn, who was working in a bookstore and going to night school at a business college, met her husband Hersch, a young infantry officer, in September 1950. Evelyn turned Hersch down on his first two requests for a date, but on Hersch.s third request, Evelyn agreed to go to a baseball game. After the date at the ball park, which ended in a friendly handshake, Evelyn told her mother that she had just been out on a date with a man she would like to marry some day. After two more dates, Hersch went to the Korean War and they were pen pals for sixteen months. Evelyn sent countless letters and goodie boxes to Hersch in the Korean War Zone, while Hersch wrote a total of 48 letters to Evelyn. In one of Hersch.s letters after a fierce combat action, he wrote that he was going to sweep her off her feet when he returned from the war This actually happened and they were married four months after Hersch returned from the war, on May 29, 1952. On the 48 letters sent, Evelyn had saved and hidden away, when they were discovered in 2009, a .Love Story to be Told. between Hersch and Evelyn has been written based entirely on each of these 48 letters and is now a valuable part of the family history. Evelyn cherished the life of an Army wife and was active in womans activities wherever Army orders took the family-from being a den mother to Cub Scout Den to leadership roles in officers wives clubs. As president of an officers wives club in Alaska, Evelyn was responsible for expanding the wives activities from the boring teas and coffees to more rigorous activities, marksmanship, and skiing.

Evelyn was a member of a 1958 Woman.s Championship pistol team out of Ft. Richardson, Alaska. She broke her leg in an Alaska downhill ski competition. A very creative and industrious person and an expert seamstress, Evelyn designed and made ladies hats and evening gowns. When Hersch was in the Vietnam War, Evelyn was retained by a major retailer as a home decorating consultant, got a Real Estate license, and co-owned a Gift Shop while stationed at the Pentagon. While at the Army War College and Ft. Leavenworth, Evelyn started designing and making jewelry. She took a formal course in jewelry making and enrolled in the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) in Santa Monica, California along with her son, John. A top graduate, Evelyn was hired in 1978 by Jaccards Jewelry in Kansas City as their Staff Gemologist. Evelyn purchased Lavery.s Jewelry, a landmark in Leavenworth in 1979. She soon attained the highest credentials in Gemology, and was one of very few women in the United States and Canada, as recognized by the American Gem Society. She was honored by being placed in .Who.s Who. in the jewelry industry, was a local ABWA .Woman of the Year. and served as President of the Womans Division of the Leavenworth-Lansing Chamber of Commerce. Her hobbies were work, design, oil painting and working with the family bird dogs. She enjoyed the Friday night couples golf and the Country Club and looked forward to the annual fly-in fishing trips to Canada, where Evelyn was normally the only woman in the fish camp. A loyal and devoted wife, mother and grandmother, she tried never to miss her children and grandchildren.s academic and sports endeavors in high school and college. Evelyn was a victim of Alzheimer.s and was cared for at home by her family.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M Thursday, December 15, 2011 at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 531 Shawnee St., Leavenworth, KS, followed by a funeral service at 7 P.M Thursday evening at the funeral chapel. Chaplain Doug Overall of St. Luke.s Hospice of Leavenworth will officiate.

Burial will be held 10 A.M Friday, December 16, 2011 at the Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS.

The family suggest memorial contributions be given to St. Luke.s Hospice of Leavenworth.

Lawrence E. Culbertson, 78, Easton, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2011.

Lawrence was born September 1, 1933 in Leavenworth County the son of Edwin and Lola Culbertson.

On October 15, 1951 he married Alice M. Adams. She survives him. He is also survived by daughter Lynn Poff (Dale) and son Larry E. Culbertson (Christine), grandson Bobby Poff and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings and two grandsons Larry E. Culbertson, Jr. and Chadwick E. Culbertson.

He was a member of the Easton United Methodist Church.

He served in the Army from 1951 to 1954 in Korea as a Tank Commander. He retired from the U. S. Federal Penitentiary in 1969.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. Sunday, December 11, 2011, at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday, December 12, 2011 at the Easton United Methodist Church.

Burial will follow at the Easton Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Easton United Methodist Church or the Easton Cemetery.

Wilbur A. Strom was born on September 8, 1926 at Morganville, Kansas, one of three children of Victor and Ellen Loberg Strom. He passed away Sunday, December 4, 2011 at his home in Leavenworth, Kansas, at the age of 85.

Wilbur graduated from Clay County Community High School, May 1944. He was employed with the Santa Fe Railroad and retired after 42 years as an Assistant Engineer Property Accountant.

Wilbur married Thelma Mae Johnson of Marquette, Kansas on March 13, 1948 in Assaria, Kansas and have been married for 63 years. They had lived in Topeka, Kansas for 52 years and had 4 children. They attended Trinity Lutheran Church of Topeka.

In 2001, they moved to Leavenworth, Kansas, and became members of St. Paul Lutheran Church. He was preceded in death by his sister and brother, Maxine Habluetzel, Clay Center, KS and Wendell Strom, Topeka, KS. He is survived by his wife and 4 children, Alan Strom, Ft. Worth, Texas; Ronald Strom, Des Moines, Iowa; Brian Strom, Grand Forks, North Dakota ; and Sharon Bates, Leavenworth, Kansas; and 14 grand children; and 10 great grand children.

Family will receive friends 5 -7 P.M. Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at St. Paul Lutheran Church.

Funeral services will be held at 1 P.M. Thursday, December 8, 2011 at St. Paul Lutheran Church. The burial will follow.

Memorials may be given to Trinity Lutheran Church Topeka, KS or St. Paul Lutheran Church Leavenworth, KS.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Davis Funeral Chapel.

Alice Frances Cook, Leavenworth Kansas, passed away Monday, November 21, 2011 at Cushing Memorial Hospital at 9:55 A.M. at the age of 88.

Frances was born on June 27, 1923 in Guymon , Oklahoma, the daughter of Gus and Julia (McIiroy) Shafer. She was married to John W. Cook, who preceded her in death in 1986. She was also preceded in death by her beloved son Quentin A. Cook on September 23, 2003. Also, her favorite Aunt Alice, whom she was named after preceded her in death in 2001.

Frances was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, She spent some of her younger years proudly working for Baker.s Department Store. When she became a mother to her son, she became a homemaker, caring for her husband and son, who she happily and lovingly cared for during his lifelong battle with kidney disease.

She is survived by her grandson, Roger A. Cook (Judy), Weston, MO, granddaughter, Melanie Creek, Lees Summit, MO, seven great grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter, Lexi, who affectionately called her .Grandma Princess., her sister, Ardel Brey (Calvin), Leavenworth, KS and two brothers, Earl Shafer, and Donnie Shafer.

The family will receive friends and family fro visitation from 10:00 A.M to 11:00 A.M on Monday, November 28, 2011 at the Davis Funeral Chapel, followed by a service at 11 A.M at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Burial will follow at the Sunset Memory Gardens Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS. Memorial contributions are suggested to go to the American Kidney Foundation.

Doris J. Vance, 82, Leavenworth, KS passed away Monday, November 14, 2011 at Golden Living Center in Lansing, KS

Doris was born May 5, 1929 in Leavenworth County, KS the daughter of Elton and Edna Fevurly. Doris is survived by her daughter, Gale (Ellerkamp) Polson and husband Glen Polson. Two sons, Mark Vance and Philip Vance, two grandsons, Brian Ellerkamp and Justin Ellerkamp.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Elton and Edna Fevurly and one sister, Lavara Jones.

Doris was lifetime member of the Leavenworth Baptist Church where she served as a nursery worker. She loved music, playing Bingo with her friends and doing genealogy.

Family will receive friends from 5 to 8 P.M Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Funeral service will be held at 1 P.M Thursday, November 17, 2011 at the Leavenworth Baptist Church, Broadway and Spruce, Leavenworth, KS.

Burial will follow in the Mount Muncie Cemetery, Lansing, KS. Memorial contributions may be given to Leavenworth Baptist Church.

Sara Lenore Ferra Dodson, 85, passed away October 26th, in Lake Elsinore, CA.

A Celebration of Life with Native American dance and music will be held at Davis Funeral Chapel, at 12:00 noon, on Friday, November 18. Pastor Elizabeth Young and Reverend Lyle Seger will officiate. A Mexican fiesta will continue at Tampico Restaurant.

Lenore, a Mescalero Apache Indian/Mexican, was born on April 24, 1924 in Date Creek, Yavapai County, Arizona. She was one of 17 children of Joseph and Genoveva Ferra and attended school in Arizona.

Lenore grew up in Prescott, Arizona. While walking down the street one day in Prescott, a photographer saw her and asked if she would pose for his studio, and she became a model at a young age. She was a horsewoman and enjoyed performing in rodeos. She later moved to California and worked as a riveter at the airplane plant and supported Navy recruitment for World War II. Lenore married Chester L.Dodson, a military man, and travelled the world with him as a military wife. She was active in a multitude of military posts including Leipheim, Germany, Gelnhausen, Germany, Schweinfurt, Germany, Ft. Knox, Kentucky, Ft. Lewis, Washington, and Monterey Park, California.

Lenore enjoyed travelling, ceramics, gardening, reading, and decorating, but most of all her family. She was very patriotic and flew the American flag wherever she lived, as do her sons, grandchildren, brothers and sisters, who have served or currently serve their country in the military, all over the world, during numerous wars and conflicts.

She is survived by her two sons Paul L. Dodson, Sr., U.S. Army Sergeant Major- Infantry (Retired) of Leavenworth (Sherry #1); David Dodson, U.S. Army Specialist - Military Police of Bermuda (Sherry #2); grandsons Paul L. Dodson, Jr., U.S. Air Force - Aircraft F15-F16 Jet Mechanic of Lawrence; and Chester Dodson, U.S. Army Sergeant First Class - Armor (Retired) of Regensburg, Germany (Heike); twin granddaughters Vivian Broadley of Taylorsville, Kentucky and Carol Davis of Aurora, Ohio (Rick); granddaughter Sara Sanchez of Yukon, Oklahoma (Captain Joe Sanchez, U.S. Air Force); great grandsons Staff Sergeant Jonathan Paul, U.S. Army - Ranger of West Virginia; Captain Jeffrey Paul, U.S. Army - Helicopter Pilot of Savannah, Georgia; Justis Sanchez of Yukon, Oklahoma; great granddaughters Sophia and Emily Dodson, Regensburg, Germany; brothers Vernon Ferra, U.S. Air Force Master Chief . Tactical Airlift Squadron of Salem Oregon; Joe Ferra, U.S.Army Staff Sergeant . Military Police of Tumwater,Washington (Pat); Richard Ferra, U.S. Army Sergeant . Armor of Prescott, Arizona (Bird); Jim Ferra, U.S.Air Force Master Sergeant . Titian II Missile Facilities and U.S. Navy of Lake St. Louis, Missouri (Linda); Manuel Ferra, U.S. Army Master Sergeant - Infantry of Indio, California; George Ferra, U.S. Army Specialist . Infantry of Chandler, Arizona (Judy); and sisters Betty Ferra Edwards, U.S. Army Specialist - Nurse of Johnson City, Tennessee (Tom); Marie Ferra Schmit of Wickenburg, Arizona (Ed Schmit, U.S. Air Force Colonel . Jet Pilot; Dorothy Ferra Dolata, U.S. Army Specialist . Nurse of Chandler, Arizona; Jean Ferra Wood of Mayer, Arizona, and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Genoveva Ferra; husband Chester L. Dodson, U.S. Army First Sergeant . Armor (Retired); daughter Druann Brattian; infant granddaughter Lindsay Brattian; brothers Albert Ferra, U.S. Army Corporal . Medical Administration; John Ferra, Master Chief U.S. Army- Code Talker (Retired); Emilio Ferra, U.S. Army Sergeant First Class . Combat Engineer; Joe Ferra; sisters Helen Ferra and Clara Ferra Wood.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Davis Funeral Chapel. Condolences may be sent to www.davisfuneralchapelinc.com.

George William Turner was born March 24, 1938 in Mexico, Missouri, the son of George E. and Martha Turner. His childhood years were spent in Fort Collins, Colorado and Smith Center, Kansas. He graduated Fort Hays College in Kansas, 1960. George began teaching at Leavenworth Junior High in 1960. He retired from West Middle School in 1992.

He got married to his loving wife, Elaine Howard Turner in Ness City, Kansas in 1961. He was a member of First Baptist Church, 13th and Osage. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, his son, Brent George Turner, Lansing, Kansas and his daughter, Rebecca Lynn Turner Hoffsett and son-in-law, Timothy Walter Hoffsett, McLouth, Kansas, and granddaughter, Jessica Danielle Wayman, and grandson, Tyler Joseph Wayman, McLouth, Kansas. He will be missed by his loving family, and by his many friends.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M.to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, November 10, 2011 at the First Baptist Church at 13th and Osage.

Funeral Service will be held at 1: 00 P.M Friday, November 11, 2011 at the First Baptist Church.

Burial will follow at Mount Muncie Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Davis Funeral Chapel.

Barbara Joy (Goke) McNett of Shawnee died peacefully in Kansas City Hospice House on November 6, 2011.

She was born on February 12, 1948 in Platteville, WI to Herman and Ruby (Bourret) Goke who preceded her in death.

In 1968 she married John E. (Jack) McNett in Platteville, WI. They have three children, Erick McNett, Bethany (Eric) Vokac, and Julie (Buzz) Clore.

She graduated as an RN from Methodist Hospital School of Nursing (Madison, WI) in 1969. She completed her BS from the University of St. Francis (Joliet, IL) in 1990.

Barb served in a variety of positions and locations during her 40 Year nursing career. She was most recently employed as the Employee Health Nurse for Providence Medical Center where she was named Employee of the Year for 2010. Prior to that she worked at St. John Hospital.

Barb's quiet faith, demonstrated daily by her words and deeds has served as an inspiration to many. She strove to place the needs of all before her own. In 2000, Barb and Jack joined with a small group of families from their congregation in Leavenworth who took a leap of faith to establish a second campus of the church in Basehor, Kansas. She served the congregation in various roles, including chairing a committee to establish a permanent worship building and child care ministry. Barb.s goal was to create a family friendly environment in the congregation which prevails today.

She was a loving and compassionate mother to her children and her grandchildren became her new joy. In addition to her husband and children, Barb is survived by her grandchildren Shane Clore, Johnathan McNett, Jacob McNett, Abigail Joy Clore, Elijah Clore, Kenny Vokac, and Elizabeth Joy Vokac.

She also leaves her brothers and sisters; Curt (Jane) Goke, Sue (Mark) Martens, Alan (Linda) Goke, Steve (Beth) Goke, and Linda (Dick) Enloe, her brother-in-law Jim (Annette) McNett, and her mother-in-law, Florence McNett, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 16928 Evans Road, Bonner Springs, KS from 4-8 pm on Tuesday, November 8. Services will be held Wednesday at 10 am at Trinity. Burial will follow at Leavenworth National Cemetery. Arrangements provided by Davis Funeral Chapel.

Memorials may be made to Cancer Action and Trinity Family Learning Center.

Mrs. Josephine P. Minnis was born February 6, 1925 in Cullison, Kansas. She passed from this life Thursday, November 3, 2011.

Josephine was a member of Independent Baptist Church.

She was charter member of Les Novelettes Club.

Josephine was employed at the Veteran.s Administration Center, Leavenworth for many years. After her retirement she was employed at KCI Airport.

She was preceded in death by her husband Frank B. Minnis, Jr. and son Michael Minnis.

Josephine leaves to cherish her memories one daughter, Beverly Jo Anne Minnis, Daughter-in-law, Linda Minnis, two grandchildren, Kevin and Michele Minnis, great-granddaughter Briana Robinson. Sister-in-laws; Merienne Eloise Felder, Juanda Magby, Beverly Ann Minnis, Earthell Bynum and Theresa Minnis Klugh. Brother-in-laws; Clarence Felder, Leroy Marks, Paul Minnis and James Klugh, Sr. God children; Michael Brundy and Becky Brundy Young. Lifetime friends, Laura and Albert Stevenson, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many treasured friends.

Family will receive friends from 11:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at the Davis Funeral Chapel followed by a funeral service at 12 noon at the chapel.

Burial will follow in the Ft. Leavenworth National Cemetery.

Barbara Jean Cassella, age 74, passed away on October 25, 2011 in Eau Claire, WI at the home of her daughter.

Barbara was born October 12, 1937 in Leavenworth to William Gerald and Rita (Klasinski) Read. She graduated from Immaculata High School and attended a year of college at St. Mary.s. She was united in marriage to Rowland G. Cassella, Jr. on September 7, 1957 at St. Joseph Church in Leavenworth. Rowland.s job with the USP took the family to many locations in the U.S., where Barbara always made a comfortable home for her family. Along the way, Barbara earned her Associate Degree in Accounting. Barbara worked for over 25 years at the Armed Forces Bank in Leavenworth, retiring as a Vice President. Upon retirement Barbara and Rowland settled into their .little house on the prairie. between Leavenworth and Atchison, where she enjoyed the wildlife, her birds and her flowers. Barbara.s special joy were her children and grandchildren.

Barbara is survived by her children: Barbara (Steven) Baumgartner of Eau Claire, WI, Karen (John) Parker of Leavenworth, Douglas (Tina) Cassella of Leavenworth, and Mark (Bonny) Cassella of Topeka; her grandchildren, Mark and Hannah Baumgartner, Colin and Grace Parker, Travis , Camille, Max and Jack Cassella, Cody Theis, Molly (Justin) Tyree; and her great grandson, Jordan Tyree. She is also survived by a sister Rita (Tom) Reischman and brothers, William Read, Richard (Loretta) Read, David (Linda) Read, Larry (Sherry) Read and Mark (Paula) Read and 16 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister-in-law Elizabeth Read and nephew Jamie Read.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 P.M Thursday, November 3, 2011 at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 A.M Friday, November 4, 2011 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Easton, KS. Burial will follow in the Leavenworth National Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to Muscular Dystrophy Assoc.-Sunflower Chapter, Immaculata High School or St. Lawrence Catholic Church.

Arcela May Cohen went to be with the Lord Oct. 14, 2011. She was born May 25, 1916, near Wallace Missouri the daughter of Garra E. and Ella (Meek) Sharp. She attended the Wallace schools through seventh grade at which time the family moved near St. Joseph, Missouri where she graduated eighth grade from Spring Garden. She was a Benton High School graduate. She married Paul Cohen March 06, 1948 in St. Joseph, Missouri. She worked at United Department Stores in St. Joseph and Leavenworth for over 18 years. In 1973 she went to work for the Army and Air Force Exchange Service and retired as an Accounting Supervisor after 12 years. She was a member of Hyde Valley United Methodist Church in St. Joseph, Missouri, AARP, NARFE and Eagles Auxiliary #55. She enjoyed family, friends, gardening, reading, and nature. She is survived by a son and daughter in-law, Garra and Marita Cohen and two granddaughters, Courtney and Kaylee Cohen. Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. Thursday, October 20, 2011 at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 5:00 P.M. Thursday at the funeral chapel. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to Wallula Christian Church or Turner Cemetery, Faucett, Missouri.

Grace Mary Fontenot passed from this life, after a courageous struggle with renal failure on 10 October 2011. She went with dignity and faith in God in the company of family.

Grace Mary was born on June 11, 1924, in Taso, Louisiana, to Linzay and Arminie Young. Her ancestors included both Irish and French. Some of her French ancestors included the original Acadians who settled in southwest Louisiana after being forced from present day Nova Scotia by the British. Grace survived serious bouts of rheumatic fever and malaria in her childhood. She graduated from St. Edmunds High School in Eunice, Louisiana in 1944. After a year of nursing school, she worked for several years as a practical nurse in Eunice, Louisiana.

Grace married Ixon Frenchy Fontenot in March 1948. She and Frenchy spent only a year in Louisiana before he returned to the US Army in March of 1949. Together they spent more than two decades in the Army having and raising children in Japan, France, Germany, Virginia, Louisiana, Alabama and Kansas. All of her children were born in Army Hospitals, two in Japan, one at Fort Monroe, Virginia, and the youngest at Fort Rucker, Alabama. Grace often raised her children alone, while Frenchy served remote and/or combat tours in the Belgian Congo, Korea and Vietnam. Life in the Army was an adventure in many ways. The family lived for a time among the World War II coastal fortifications on the Bay of Biscay near La Rochelle, France. She maintained emergency rations and clothing in the event she had to evacuate with her children from Germany at the height of the Berlin Crisis. They traveled throughout the United States, Spain, France, Belgium, Monaco, Italy, Austria, Germany, Denmark, Holland and Sweden with their children in too.

After Frenchy retired, he and Grace settled in Hurst, Texas where Frenchy worked for the US Post Office and she saw her last two children off to college and worked for Montgomery Ward rising up to Department Manager. Grace and Frenchy strived to educate their children and were extraordinarily proud that they earned numerous degrees. She and Frenchy were stalwart members of St. John The Apostle Catholic Church in North Richland Hills, Texas. Grace continued their volunteer work after Frenchys death in 1995 working with the Catholic Daughters, Parish Bereavement, the Financial Committee and was involved in many other church activities until she moved to Lansing, Kansas in 2006. In Lansing, she continued to volunteer sewing receiving blankets, making skull caps for cancer victims and childrens quilts for the Council on Aging and as an active member of St Josephs Parish of Leavenworth. She took great pride in being named volunteer of the year for 2010 by the Council on Aging. She enjoyed also winning a 1st Prize for embroidery for her work on the Grand Champion Quilt at the Leavenworth, Kansas, County Fair.

Grace was preceded in death by her parents, Frenchy, her brothers Herbert and Gil.

She is survived by her children: COL (USA retired) Gregory (Dana), COL (USAF retired) Warren (Patricia) of Lansing, Ks; Kathleen Wilson, Managing Director Oppenheimer & Co (James) of NY, NY, and Timothy, CPA, Tax Editorial Thomson Reuters (Valerie) of North Richland Hills, Texas. Grace leaves behind six grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. She was devoted to God, her family and to serving others.

Visitation will be at 10 AM on October 12, 2011, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Leavenworth, Kansas, followed by a funeral mass at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made in Graces name to the Council on Aging, 1830 S. Broadway, Leavenworth, KS 66048. Interment will occur on Friday October 14, 2011, at Bluebonnet Hills Cemetery following a biblical service at Lucas Funeral Home in Hurst, Texas..

Davis Funeral Chapel is entrusted to local arrangements.

Charles M. Green, 74, Leavenworth, KS, formerly of Hutchinson, KS passed away Sunday, October 2, 2011 at his home with his wife beside him. He was born June 5, 1937 in Hutchison, KS the son of Earl Oren and Dolly Rozene Jennings Green.

He met his wife in the Philippines in 1979. After 13 years he went back to the Philippines and married her. In 1996 got married again in the First Church of God in Hutchison, KS.

He is survived by his wife Agrifina Green and his three sons Danny, Paul and Kevin Green, one granddaughter Gabby Green, two brothers Carl and Larry Green and their spouses and two sisters Donna Starks and Shirley Hawkins.

Charles served in the U.S. Navy retiring in 1980 after 20 years of service. He enjoyed traveling with his wife and attended the yearly reunions of the Navy Lithographers Association.

He was a Lifetime member of the V.F.W., A.A.R.P., American Legion, Disabled American Veterans and Fleet Reserved Association.

I want to give my sincere and full gratitude to each and everyone of those people who helped him for four years, the Nurses Social workers and to the V.A. Hospital. Most of all to Susan Tyo for her patience and understanding. Burial service with military honors will be held 10 A.M Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at the Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS.

Everett Franklin West, Jr. 65, of Trementina, NM died August 28, 2011 at his home.

Everett was born July 31, 1946 to Everett Franklin and Pauline E. (Hewitt) West in Leavenworth, KS.

He was a lifelong resident of Leavenworth until his retirement to New Mexico in 2009.

He married Janie Werner February 5, 1969 in Leavenworth, KS.

Everett enjoyed treasure hunting, metal detecting, sightseeing, fishing, recycling different metals, and going to the casino.

Survivors include his wife, Janie West of the home; mother Pauline West of Easton, KS; two sisters, Mary (Martin) Simpson and Donna West both of Leavenworth, KS; three brothers, Gale West of Easton, KS; Don (Joan) West and Mike West both of Leavenworth, KS numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.

He is also survived by his Jack Russell Terrier, Sugar.

He was preceded in death by his father and grandparents. Everett will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

Condolences may be sent to the family at HC 67, Box 42, New Kirk, NM 88431.

The family will receive friends from 4:30 to 5:30 P.M, Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at the Davis Funeral Chapel, followed by a remembrance service at 5:30 P.M at the Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

Glenn L. Knapp, 92, Lenexa, KS passed away Thursday, September 29, 2011. Glenn was a Navy Corpman attached to the Fleet Marine.s. Glenn lost his right arm on Saipan and received the Purple Heart.

Glenn is survived by his wife Joanna (Elliott) Knapp, four children, Bruce, Lee, Carma and Mark.

Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M Wednesday, 10/ 5/2011 at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 531 Shawnee St, Leavenworth, KS. A Masonic service will be held at 7 P.M .

Funeral service will be held 12:30 P.M Thursday, 10/6/2011 at the funeral chapel.

Burial with military honors will follow in the Leavenworth National Cemetery.

Memorial contributions to Kansas Masonic Foundation, Inc. for cancer research.

Earl F. Knapp, 94, Leavenworth, KS passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2011.

He was born August 22, 1917 at Kickapoo Township, KS the son of Frederick L. and Maggie B. (Large) Knapp. He married Leona Osborn, she preceded him in death, he later married Nadine Holt, she survives him, also preceded in death by a twin brother, Elmer.

He is also survived by his children, Lonnie Taylor, Margaret Shaw, Steven Knapp, Brad Knapp, Ray Knapp, Kevin Knapp, Elaine Knapp. Two brothers, Glenn Knapp, Dean Knapp, numerous grand children , great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Visitation will be held 2 to 4 P.M Sunday, October 2, 2011 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Funeral service will be held 10 A.M Monday, October 3, 2011 at Calvary Baptist Church.

Burial will follow in the Sunset Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to Calvary Baptist Church.

Edward L. Flint, 74, Leavenworth, KS passed away Thursday, September 15, 2011.

Edward was born August 27, 1937 in Leavenworth, KS the son of Hartwell C. and Mary Katherine (Bodenschatz) Flint.

He is survived by his sister, Clara E. VanderStaay and husband Gene, brother-in-law Windell Ezell and numerous nieces and nephews.

Edward served six years in the United States Air Force.

Celebration of life will be from 2 to 4 P.M Saturday, October 1, 2011 with a Rosary at 2 P.M at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 531 Shawnee St., Leavenworth, KS 66048.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Kickapoo Township Fire Department or Donor.s Choice.

Claudina Louise Cox, 93, of Planters II, Leavenworth, KS passed away Saturday, September 24, 2011.

She was born March 18, 1918 in Cherokee County, KS to Lyle Jay and Mary May (Tabler) Souder. She had three sisters, Fern Nelson, Helen Restivo and Agnes Riggs who preceded her in death.

She married John Leroy Tracy, who preceded her in death. They had two children, Nancy Lee (Larry) Hammond and John Lyman (Jean) Tracy who both preceded her in death. The union produced six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Claudina and John had moved to Detroit, MI where she lived for 60 years.

Claudina then married Arlin W. Cox, who preceded her in death. They have two children, Marlys D. Yorgovan and Donald S. Cox. This union produced two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Claudina will be cremated. No service is planned. Davis Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Richard (Butch) C. Hoffman, 65 years old, of Leavenworth, KS passed away on September 22, 2011 at his home from an accident.

Butch was born to Frank and Isabel (Marnan) Hoffman on January 27, 1946 in Edgerton, KS. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Johnnie Hoffman and his first wife Brenda (Freund) Hoffman.

He is survived by his wife Kathleen (Schepler) Hoffman, his children Keith Hoffman of Tonganoxie, KS, Pam Eberhardt of Buxton, ND, Megan Hoffman and step son Jason Schepler both from Leavenworth. Additional survivors. include his grandchildren Ashley Hoffman, Kylie Hoffman, Ethan Rothecker and Derek Rothecker. His surviving siblings are Frieda Weaver of Olathe, KS, Teresa Huggonout of Houston, TX and Archie Hoffman of Hutchison, KS. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Butch worked many years as a custom cabinet maker, general carpenter and site foreman. After retirement he started raising Appaloosa horses, clearing timber and brush from his property and enjoying his friends and family.

Family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 531 Shawnee St., Leavenworth, KS. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M., September 28, 2011 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 7th and Miami Leavenworth, KS. Pastor Ed Mease will officiate.

Memorials contributions may be given to the Shriner.s Childrens Hospital or St. Paul Lutheran School.

Lila Marie Foley, 84, of Leavenworth, KS, passed away Sunday September 18, 2011 at Cushing Memorial Hospital. Lila was born June 14, 1927 in Leavenworth, KS the daughter of Martin and Alta Marie (Allensworth) Vandruff. She married John J. (Jack) Foley Sr. on February 15, 1945. Jack preceded her in death on November 14, 1994. Lila is survived by her 3 children, her son John J. Foley, Jr., (Michelle) of Leavenworth, her daughters Roby L. Hubbard (Robert) of Lansing and Diann M. Peterson (Eric) of Leavenworth.

Lila is also survived by 4 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren, 2 brothers Leonard Vandruff and Jackie Vandruff and a sister Coleen Percival.

Lila was a loving mother, a care giver and a true friend.

Visitation is Thurday, September 22, 2011 at Davis Funeral Chapel from 6:00-8:00pm. The Service will be held Friday morning September 23, 2011 at Davis Funeral Chapel.

Robert L. Harmon, 84, Leavenworth passed away on September 11, 2011 at a local health care facility.

Funeral services will be Wednesday September 14, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. at the Davis Funeral Chapel, with visitation one hour before services. Burial with military honors will be at Mt. Muncie Cemetery in the family plot.

Robert was born in Leavenworth at the home of his grandparents on February 15, 1927 the only child of Lowell and Floda (Morris) Harmon. After obtaining his degree from Leavenworth Senior High School, he was drafted into the service of his country in World War II. Robert served in the Army at Treaste, Italy. Upon returning home, he attended Junior College at St. Joseph, Missouri.

He married Selma Meinert on August 7, 1949 at St. John's Lutheran Church of Easton, Kansas. She survives of the home.

Robert spent his entire life in the Leavenworth area, retiring as a mail carrier from the United States Postal Service in 1982 after 34 years of service.

Preceding him in death besides his parents were two aunts-Lulu Geiger of St. Joseph, Missouri and Dorothy (Dot) Mitchell of St. Louis, Missouri.

He is survived by one son, Dennis and Judy Harmon, Leavenworth; two daughters, Pamela and Roger Manley also of Leavenworth and Marsha and Joel Kemp, King City, Missouri. Seven grandchildren-Dennis Jr., Nicholas of Leavenworth; Jennifer Humphrey of McChord AFB, Washington; La Rae Jones of King City, Missouri; Stacie Hilsabeck of St. Joseph, Missouri; twins Stephen and Stephanie Kemp of King City, Missouri.

He is also survived by five great grandchildren- Kaylynn, Alexander, Bryntyn Jones; Elizabeth Humphrey and Carli Harmon.

In lieu of flowers the family has requested memorials to the First Christian Church.

Virginia L. Murphy, 85, Leavenworth, passed away Friday, September 9, 2011 at Shawnee Mission Hospital.

Virginia was born September 29, 1925 in West Hollywood, CA the daughter of Walter and Addie Morgan. After the death of Virginias mother at age two, she was adopted by her uncle and aunt Wallace and Inez Bell. On March 17, 1945 she married Gene F. "Sandy" Murphy. He preceded her in death in 1988.

She was also preceded in death by a son Samuel Murphy, Sr. in 1982, a daughter Susan Beardsley in 1988, an infant son Michael Murphy and a brother Merlyn Morgan.

Virginia is survived by a daughter Sandra L. Heim (H.B.), a daughter-in-law Jeanine Murphy, a brother

Wallace Morgan (Lori), a sister Helen Harris, seven grandchildren: Tracie Butler (Milton), Tamara Miller (Samuel), Todd Butler (Elizabeth), Amy Weaver (George), Kara Clark (David), Samuel Murphy, Jr. (Beckie), Addie Rodell (Kirk), 11 great- grandchildren and one great- great- grandson. Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at High Prairie Church, 26480 187th St., Leavenworth.

Funeral service will be held at 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at High Prairie Church.

Burial will follow at Fall Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to High Prairie Church or Jarbalo United Methodist Women.

Davis Funeral Chapel is entrusted to the arrangements.

Robert J. Marr, 91, Leavenworth, KS passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at the Medicalodge of Leavenworth, KS.

Robert was born August 4, 1920 in Adrian, Minnesota the son of Charles J. and Edna (Nightengale) Marr. On June 20, 1942 at Fort Lewis, Washington he married Viola J.Terry, she preceded him in death on February 23, 2003. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Loren and Don Marr. Robert is survived by his children, Kathy J. Pagel and husband Darryl and Bob J. Marr, Jr. both of Leavenworth, KS, granddaughter, Michele Allen, Dallas, TX, Robert was career military, he served W.W. II and Korea, serving 23 years In the United States Army , retiring in 1963.

Following retirement he drove for the Sisters of Charity, he enjoyed feeding the birds, doing yard work and collecting bird houses.

He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and the V.F.W.

Private burial service will be held at Leavenworth National Cemetery.

Del Quick returned to the Lord on August 22, 2011, at the age of 89. Del was born April 18, 1922, the son of Delmon P. and Nora (Ralston) Quick in Fort Scott, Kansas.

He lived his early life in Redfield, Kansas. He married Victoria Adam on November 29, 1944 and lived most of his adult life in the Kansas City area. At his passing he was a member of St. Francis de Sales parish in Lansing, Kansas but had also been a longtime member of St. Patrick.s Church in Kansas City, KS and St. Theresa.s Parish in Perry, KS.

Del was in the U.S. Navy in Florida during World War II and began working for TWA in 1952, retiring in 1983. Del and Vickie lived to help people and contribute to their community. He was a Boy Scout master, Fairview Township Fire Department volunteer, 60 year member of the Knight.s of Columbus, director of Lakewood Hills Improvement District, Family Life Minister for St. Theresa.s Parish, Chairman of the Board for Jefferson County Rural Water District, and union steward for the International Association of Machinists.

Del is survived by son, James Quick with wife, Kathy, of Newton, Mass; daughter, Deanna Watt with husband, Jack, of Liberty, MO; son, Don Quick with wife, Karen, of Ft. Collins, CO; son, Randy Quick with wife, Judy, of Colorado Springs, CO; daughter, Theresa Hannigan with husband, Karl, of Leavenworth, KS; grandchildren, Carol Craig, Dawna McGill, Jennifer Quick, JoAnna Quick, Alan Quick, Megan Quick, Kaitlin Quick, Brendan Hannigan, Michelle Hannigan and Brian Watt; and great-grandchildren, Sam, Caleb, Taryn, Conner, Simon and Finn. Also surviving is sister, Frances Strohm, of Port Angeles, WA.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Victoria; brothers, Marion, Morris and James Quick; sisters, Lula Mae Quick and Cora Lea DeLong. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 27, 2011, at St. Francis de Sales Church, 900 Ida St., Lansing, KS. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. August 26th at Davis Funeral Chapel. A vigil service will be held at 7 pm at the funeral chapel.

Memorial contributions may be given to Birthright of Leavenworth or a charity of your choice.

Don Mirrel Blauvelt passed away from Leukemia August 15th, 2011 at Saint Luke Hospital In Kansas City, Missouri. He resided at Kincaid Kansas He will be at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 531Shawnee, Leavenworth, Kansas.

Visitation will be held August 18th, 2011 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the funeral chapel. The Funeral will be Held at the Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter day Saints, 1020 Limit St., Leavenworth, Kansas on August 19th,2011 at 10:00am. He will be laid to rest in the Shawnee Mission Memory Gardens at Shawnee Kansas. Just west off of highway 7 He is survived by three children Sherri Marie Myer, Mirrel Russel Blauvelt, and Stacy Lyn Blauvelt as well as by 2 brothers and 4 sisters. He will be very much missed by Family and Friends.

It is with great sadness, that we announce the passing of our Mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, Hazel Pearl Decarsky. Hazel passed away peacefully on August 9, 2011 at her daughter.s home in Oxnard, California.

Hazel was born on July 25, 1909 to Oscar and Arlene (Roach) Dykes, in Kearney, Missouri. She was raised with her 6 brother and 5 sisters. Only being formally taught up to the 8th grade, Hazel was a bright knowledgeable individual, and was full of life. During the recession of WWII, Hazel, worked for a sewing factory, sewing womans stockings, but her main joy was being a homemaker, and raising her daughter Florence.

If you knew Hazel, you would know that she was a fun loving individual, always smiling, no matter how her day was going. Hazel always saw the good in people, her faith in God was unwavering. Some of Hazels favorite past times were Crocheting, reading, fishing, watching the birds, boating, and the casinos, she loved the penny slots. She was always eager to go somewhere, even if you mentioned the thought of going, you better be ready, because always had one foot out the door, ready to go.

Hazel was a heavenly angel on earth; she was an inspiration to anyone and everyone that she met, if you needed her no matter where you were, she would be right there. She would even travel to take care of her siblings when they became ill and needed help.

Living to be 102 years old take great accomplishments, getting up in years never stopped Hazel, at the age of 99 she rode a jet ski for the first time, at the age of 100 she had a beach party for her birthday, and she took a cruise to Alaska at the age of 101. She never looked her age; her grandson even won a cord of wood one time, because the person who was selling the wood could not guess her age. She was a very active person, who will be greatly missed.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 40 years Walter, her 6 brothers and 3 sisters. She is survived by her daughter, Florence .Flo. Stout, grandsons; Michael, Tom (Leanne), Great-Grandson; Josh (Karla), Great-Great-Grandchildren; Kielyee, Jerzie and Johnathan, her step-son Tomp (Vicki), sisters; Cleda and Viola and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family that will miss her dearly.

Visitation is scheduled for Friday, August 19, 2011 from 6:00 . 8:00 P.M. at the Davis Funeral Chapel in Leavenworth, Kansas, followed by a funeral service at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 20, 2011. She will be laid to rest at the Mount Muncie Cemetery in Lansing, Kansas.

In Lieu of Flowers, donations may be made to either the cancer society or hospice in Hazel.s name.

Anna M. Butter, 89, Leavenworth, KS passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at Medicalodge.

Anna was born November 4, 1921 in Atchison, KS the daughter of John Raymond and Emma (Manning) Corner. She married Casey Butter, her husband of 64 years in Las Animas, Colorado. He preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her sister.

She is survived by two sons, John Butter and companion Sandy, Lawrence, KS and Jack Butter and wife Debbie, Leavenworth, KS, twelve grandchildren, twenty five great grandchildren, one sister, Barbara Coates, Pueblo, CO, numerous nieces, nephews and family members.

Anna was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and St. Paul Lutheran Ladies Aid, she enjoyed baking and cake decorating for the church.

The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 P.M Sunday, August 14, 2011 at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Funeral service will be held 10:00 A.M Monday, August 14, 2011 at St. Paul Church. Burial will follow in the Sunset Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to St. Paul Lutheran School, Leavenworth, KS.

Steven Patrick Desch, 55, Lansing, KS passed away Sunday, August 7, 2011 at Providence Medical Center, Kansas City, KS.

Steven was born June 25, 1955 at Fort Leavenworth, KS the son of Vincent and Mary (Drain) Desch. After a relationship of twenty years he married Hope E. Strohman on September 3, 2009 in Leavenworth, KS.

Steven was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife, Hope E. Desch, his brothers, Michael Desch (Susan) and Bill Desch (Kathleen), nephews Joe and Andrew Desch, four step children, Jeff Diser (Dawn), Michelle Mowery (Bryan), Donna Johnson (Dave) and J. W. Kiser (Stacey), eighteen grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.

Steven graduated from Immaculata High School in 1971, he worked 23 years for the Lansing Correctional Facility. He was maintenance engineer. He loved hunting and skiing in the mountains of Colorado, Utah and Wyoming. He enjoyed going to Heartland Park in Topeka, KS to watch NARA drag racing live.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M Thursday, August 11, 2011 at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Funeral service will be held 2 P.M Friday, August 12, 2011 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

The family suggest memorial contributions be given to Valley of Hope Addiction Center in Atchison, KS.

Adam B. Freeman, 54, Leavenworth, KS passed away Friday, July 29, 2011 at the Leavenworth V.A. Medical Center.

Adam was born December 4, 1956 in Philadelphia, PA, the son of Alan A. and Elizabeth (Gootkin) Freeman. On March 3, 1979, he married Donna M. Molczan in Philadelphia; she survives him at the home. He is also survived by his five children, Matthew, Kevin, Robin, Shamika and Randall, a grandson Mason Freeman, a nephew Jason Moskovitz, a niece Sheryll Moskovitz, two great nephews Ari and Landon Moskovitz, and a great niece Ashley Moskovitz. Adam was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Leslie Moskovitz. Prior to graduating from high school, he enlisted in the United States Army in 1974, and received his high school diploma while serving in Germany. Adam was passoniate in making a difference in people's lives; he was an active member of his community. He volunteered his time mentoring children with emotional/behavioral issues and he was a foster parent from 1990-2000. Adam's proudest moments in life was watching his family grow and become successful individuals.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Friday, August 5, 2011 at the Davis Funeral Chapel follwed by a Celebration of Life at 7 P.M. Friday at the Funeral Chapel.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to The American Liver Foundation or The Guardian Angel Fund.

Bette N. Zerrer, of Leavenworth, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2011. Bette was born June 2, 1934, in Braymer, MO, the daughter of Sam B. and Eleanor (Hunt) Mohler.

On June 11, 1955 she married Ronald J. Zerrer. He preceded her in death on May 27, 2009.

Bette is survived by 6 children, Mary Clark (Brad), Roni Zerrer, Teresa Vinas (Juan), Cathy Yedinak (Greg), Mark Zerrer (Debbie) and Patty Zerrer, one brother, Sam B. Mohler, JR. and 8 Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Bette was a member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church.

She worked as a CNA for St. John Hospital and Cushing Memorial Hospital. Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunday, August 7, 2011 at the Davis Funeral Chapel. A rosary will be recited at 7:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, August 8, 2011 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church.

Burial will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Alzheimer.s Association, 3846 W. 75th St., Prairie Village, KS 66208.

LTC Edward Joseph McGill, 91, Leavenworth, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2011 at his home with family.

A Mass followed by a Celebration of Life will be held at 5 pm Monday August 1st at the home, 3000 Tonganoxie Rd.

Arrangements are entrusted to Davis Funeral Chapel.

Sheryl L. Gilfert (Sherry) passed away at her home surrounded by loved ones on July 26, 2011. She was born on July 30, 1945 to Harold and Geraldine Sartin. Sherry attended Lansing schools and graduated in 1963. She and Harlan were married in 1964. Twin boys Chris and Curt were born in 1967 and daughter Shannan followed in 1971. Sherry worked for Colonial Manor nursing home for 8 years where she developed her love for caring for others. Sherry went to work for the Leavenworth County Health Department in 1987 where she worked in several programs including WIC (women and infant care) and children day care inspecting and licensing. She stayed with the Health Department until her retirement in 2008. Sherry loved her work and the people she worked with. She enjoyed the children.s and grandchildren.s sport.s activities and supported them as they grew. After the kids were grown Sherry and Harlan found motorcycle touring and had many wonderful trips with friends in the Gold Wing Touring Club. Some of her fondest memories are the camping and riding trips with friends. Some of their trips included Niagara Falls and Crater Lake, but her favorite was Yellowstone which they visited several times. She always believed in the Lord and tried to live her life in a way that would please God, family and friends.

Sherry was preceded in death by her mother, father, and a grandson, Jake Walkup. She leaves behind a husband Harlan, of the home, sons Curt and (Shanda) Gilfert, Chris and (Trena) Gilfert, and daughter Shannan and (Mike) Moreau. Sherry had four grandchildren, whom she referred to as .her favorite people., two granddaughters, Maddie Moreau and Brooke Gilfert and two grandsons, Mason Moreau and Blake Gilfert. She is also survived by a Sister, Terri and (Dennis) Blackard , a mother-in-law Enid Stinson, and a great aunt, Beulah Helm all in Leavenworth. There will be a visitation at Davis Funeral Chapel on Friday July 29 at 5:00 P.M. with a Remembrance ceremony following at 6:00 P.M.

Memorial contributions may be made to The First Christian Church of Leavenworth, The American Cancer Society or Leavenworth Animal Welfare Society.

Dorothy E. Cavaner, 99, passed away July 26, 2011. Dorothy was born September 10, 1911 in Jarbalo, KS the daughter of John and Daisy Fitch.

On July 2, 1930 she married Lawrence F. Cavaner. He preceded her in death.

She was also preceded by her daughter Frances Patterson.

Dorothy is survived by two daughters, Louise Hill and Gladys Price(Don), one sister Gladys Marie Robinett, six grandchildren, Steve and Gregg Hill, David Stiglmire, Gary and Jim Patterson, granddaughter Juliet Price Dixon, eleven great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, July 28, 2011 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M Friday, July 29, 2011 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Burial will follow at Sunset Memory Gardens.

Memorial contributions may be given to Hospice of Leavenworth or Country Care of Easton.

Nancy Lee Studdard Uhazi, 99, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at Newmark Care Center, Kansas City, MO.

Nancy was born January 17, 1912 in Perry, MO the daughter of James W. and Minnie (Gillnitz) Studdard.

In 1952 she served the U. S. Army as a Red Cross Staff Aide in Japan. She worked as a Librarian for the U.S. Army at Ft. Jay, Governors Island, New York.

She volunteered for the American Cancer Society at Bolling Air Force Base in Washington, DC.

She was a member of Eagles Auxiliary 55.

Nancy is survived by her great nephew Michael J. Mastio.

She was preceded in death by two sisters Harriett Burre and Lena Kessell and one brother James Studdard.

Graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, July 25, 2011 at Mount Muncie Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society. Davis Funeral Chapel is entrusted to the arrangements.

John Bryant Stout III, born September 23,1946 in Ozark Osteopathic Hospital in Mansfield, MO to John and Ruth Stout.

John was preceded in death by his mother Ruth and his father John B. John went to be with the Lord on July 20th, 2011, at Cushing Hospital, Leavenworth, KS. He is survived by his wife, Tina Stout of the home, two sons Christopher and Thimothy both of Mansfield, MO, one step-son, Steven Bradley, Joplin, MO. Three step daughters, Vanessa Cox, Oran, MO, Leisa Paris, Fairfax, MO, Margaret Fink, Council Bluffs, Iowa, son and daughter-in-laws, many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

John was involved in many career fields in his lifetime. He was chief of police in Rock Port, MO, worked at Missouri Beef Packers, had his own business for a few years, was maintenance supervisor for a hotel chain, and finally found his home as maintenance supervisor at the Wyandotte Center for Community Behavioral Health Center in Kansas City, KS.

He loved country music and had a country western band in his younger years, was an avid reader, enjoyed fishing and wood working, cared for others and loved his family.

Memorial contributions may be sent to the John Stout Memorial Fund c/o Wyandotte Center for Community Behavioral Health Care, Inc.
Attn: Pete Zevenbergen or Ardith Deason
757 Armstrong
Kansas City, KS 66101

Any question concerning memorial contributions please call 913-233-3305. Memorial Service will be held July 23, 2011 2:00pm at the Trinity Community Church, 5010 Parallel Pkw., Kansas City, Kansas Arrangements entrusted to Davis Funeral Chapel, 531 Shawnee St. Leavenworth, KS 66048

Howard Ray Atchison, 70, of Lansing, KS, passed away on July 18, 2011.

Ray was born on August 6, 1940, in Flora, Illinois. He was married to Chae Pun on June 1, 1964. Ray was a career army man who retired after 21 years. He saw action in Vietnam and received many honors including the Army Commendation medal and a bronze star. He then gained employment as a correctional officer at the Lansing penitentiary and retired in 2003. Ray remained an active member of American Legion Post 0914 in Louisville, Illinois until his death.

Ray is survived by his wife, Chae, and his daughter, Brittney, of the home; his brothers, Bob Atchison, Russ Atchison and Bill Atchison; his sisters, Louise Moats, Ruth Bisey, Sue Doyal, and Mary Ellison, all of Illinois. Ray was preceded in death by his father, Andie Atchison, mother, Arline Rockh old Atchison and brother, Arnold Lee Atchison.

Services will be held on Thursday, July, 21, 2011 with visitation from 10-11:30AM at Davis Funeral Chapel. The funeral service will take place at 11:30AM at the chapel with burial following at Leavenworth National Cemetery.

Memorials can be made to American Legion Post 0914, 590 S Main Street, Louisville, Illinois 62858.

David Lee Pressley, age 70, passed away on 11 July 2011 at his home. He was born 13 March 1941 in Canton, NC. Upon graduation from High School he enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he served proudly 21 years of service retiring as a Master Sergeant. During his Military service he received numerous awards to include the Soldier's Medal, five Bronze Star Medals and Meritorious Service Medal. He also served his country by serving two tours in Vietnam in 1967 and 1970. David also retired from Cushing Memorial Hospital as Food Service Director. David was a member of the Leavenworth Baptist Church and Masonic Lodge.

He is survived by this wife, Geneva of 48 years, his daughter Cynthia Helm of Leavenworth, KS; and son David Pressley of Memphis, TN. He also had five grandchildren Matthew Helm, Tyler Helm, Stephen Pressley, Haley Helm and Alex Pressley and brother James Pressley of Albuquerque, NM. He was preceded in death by his sister Martha Bradley, mother Parthynia Pressley and father Doyle Pressley.

Visitation will be held on Thursday 14 July 2011 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Davis Funeral Chapel and Friday 15 July 2011 at Leavenworth Baptist church at 9:00 a.m. with funeral service at 10:00 a.m. David will be laid to rest with full military honors at the Leavenworth National Cemetery following services.

Contributions and donations can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or Leavenworth Baptist Church in David.s name.

Clara Lee, 99, Leavenworth, KS, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2011.

Clara was born October 13, 1911 in Leavenworth the daughter of Frank and Mary (Gabriel) Ohlhausen.

On October 11, 1942 in Leavenworth, KS she married Byron Victor Lee. He preceded her in death on June 27, 1990.

She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Leonard, Frank and David Ohlhausen and one sister Josie Wilson.

Clara is survived by her sister Mary Bonczkowski and her nephew, David Bonczkowski.

Clara worked in civil service as a supply clerk. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women's Society.

She was also a member of American Business Women's Association, Cushing Memorial Hospital Ladies Auxiliary, National Association of Retired Federal Employees, and the American Association of Retired Persons. She was a lifetime member of V.F.W. Ladies Auxillary 56.

Graveside service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Thursday, July 14, 2011 at Mount Muncie Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to First United Methodist Church or Southern Heights United Methodist Church.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Davis Funeral Chapel, 531 Shawnee St, Leavenworth, KS.

Wayne Lee Wolf of Leavenworth, KS passed away July 2, 2011.

Born November 26, 1930 in Bourbon County, Kansas to Herbert Clark Wolf and Iva Marie (Ramsey) Wolf; he graduated from Uniontown High School; served in the U. S. Military; attended Ottawa University; graduated from Kansas University; and retired as a CPA in 2000, after 44 years in public practice. He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara, his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

No services are planned, cremation.

Arrangements Davis Funeral Chapel

Lucetta (LU) Barclay, 86, died peacefully, at home, on Independence Day after many years of poor health. Funeral services will be private with burial at the Leavenworth National Cemetery.

Lucetta was born in Horse Cave, Kentucky to William Carl and Mary Joe Caudel. She was the salutatorian of her high school class and graduated from Western Business College.

She met her husband, Colonel John R. Barclay at Fort Knox, Kentucky where she was employed by the Army. They were married over 60 years and were stationed all over the world.

For over thirty years, Lucetta was a Red Cross volunteer at Munson Army Hospital and at the Fort Leavenworth Thrift Shop.

Lucetta was preceded in death by her husband, John R. and son, John C. Barclay. She is survived by her daughter, Gina Shehorn, son in law, Wayne Shehorn, granddaughter, Hollister Pittman, grandson in law, Jeff, and great granddaughter, Bella Barclay Whitlock. She is also survived by her brother, Billy Joe Caudel of Horse Cave, Kentucky, and her caregiver and best friend, Daphnie Clemmons.

Memorials may be made to the Leavenworth Animal Welfare Society (LAWS) at 728 Cherokee St. P.O.Box 498, Leavenworth, KS 66048

"You can shed tears that she is gone, or you can smile because she has lived. You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back, or you can do what she.d want and smile, open your eyes, love and go on."

Funeral arrangements conducted by Davis Funeral Chapel.

Wilma Cullum Lee passed away Friday, July 1, 2011 at Medicalodge Nursing Home in Leavenworth, Kansas. Mrs. Lee was born August 3, 1921 in Higden, Arkansas. She was married to Dick Lee for 57 years. He preceded her in death, as well as her daughter Carol Lee Welker. She is survived by her daughter Linda Lee Whelan, three grandchildren, Kelly Reilly, Stuart Saddoris and Shannon Saddoris, six great-grandchildren, Jack Reilly, Larkin Reilly, Pelagia Saddoris, Ryan Saddoris, Nikki Saddoris and Reagan Dowden. She is also survived by seven brothers and sisters. Wilma was a member of Antioch Bible Baptist and participated in their Young At Heart group. She was known for her southern cooking and for being an avid sports fan, (especially in her love of the Denver Broncos and the Colorado Rockies).

Memorial services will be held 11:00 A.M. Friday, July 8, 2011 at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 531 Shawnee Street, Leavenworth, Kansas.

In Lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to the Carol Lee Welker Memorial Fund, in care of Rocky Mountain Cancer Center Skyridge, 10103 Ridge Gate Parkway, Lone Tree, CO 80124, Attn: Carol Ward.

William Eugene Martin (Mr. Bill), 87, of Okmulgee, Oklahoma, went home to his lord at OSU Med Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma on July 1, 2011 at 6:35pm. He is survived by wife June Martin who resides in their home. He had 15 children. He was preceded in death by his father Emmett G. Martin and mother Flossy Bettes-Martin, wife Kathleen (Tim) Martin and wife Anne Martin, brothers Emmett (ACE) Martin and Robert Martin and sister Margret Martin-Langley, sons Emmitt Baily, Jim Baily, daughters Leora Baily and Vicky Martin, 2 grandsons Robert Fanghor and Josh Martin and one great-granddaughter, Kristin Killian. He is survived by 11 children Janet Fanghor, Bill Martin, Kenny Martin, Rick Martin, Marty Martin, Tony Martin, Ted Martin, Joe Martin, Candy Martin, Becky Martin, and Edna Martin, 48 grandchildren, and 66 great-grandchildren.

William Martin was born on January 2, 1924 in Leavenworth, Kansas. He retired from Studdard Transfer and Storage. He drove a truck over 50 years. After retirement, he was an entrepreneur in real estate and night clubs. He loved live music, fellowship of friends and family, fishing with family, companionship with his dog BJ, and above all, he loved to work.

Memorial Services will be held at Davis Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be held on July 7, 2001 at 6:00pm to 8:00pm and funeral services will be held on July 8, 2011 at 2:00pm. Burial services to follow the funeral at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Ruth Elizabeth Hafemeister, 92, long time Leavenworth resident, passed away July 3, 2011.

Funeral services will be held July 7, 2011 10:00AM at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Leavenworth. Interment will follow at Mt. Muncie Cemetery. Visitation will be July 6, 2011 from 6-8 PM at Davis Funeral Home

Ruth Elizabeth (Seidel) Hafemeister was born on March 12, 1919 at Seward, Nebraska to Elta (Faust) and Reuben Seidel.

After graduating from high school, she worked at various office/secretarial positions until her retirement from a civil service position at Ft. Leavenworth in 1980.

She married Edmund Hafemeister on August 24, 1941 at Seward, Nebraska, a union that was blessed with 2 daughters. The family lived in various states before moving to Leavenworth in 1958.

Ruth enjoyed working at many hobbies, including sewing, needlework, and card-making. She also enjoyed sharing the products of those hobbies with family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her older brother, Robert Seidel.

She is survived by her husband, Edmund; two daughters, Donna Farrow of Oviedo, Florida and Marcia Koopmann and husband Gary of Jennings, Louisiana; and her brother, Raymond Seidel of Wichita Falls, Texas.

She is also survived by six grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren.

She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Leavenworth.

Ruth will be remembered for the loving care and interest she showed to all those she met.

Funeral arrangements are by Davis Funeral Home.

Memorials in the name of Ruth Hafemeister may be sent to: St. Paul Lutheran School, 311 North 7th Street, Leavenworth Friendly Visitors (Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas), 716 North 5th St, Leavenworth Meals on Wheel (Council on Aging), 1830 S. Broadway, Leavenworth

Robert H Smith, 92, of Leavenworth, KS passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at St John.s Hospital. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, June 24 at Davis Funeral Chapel. A graveside service, will full military honors, will be held Saturday, June 25 in Barnesville, Kansas at 2:00 p.m.

Robert was born September 7, 1918 in Linn County, Kansas, the son of Floyd and Ella (Hopkins) Smith. He was united in marriage on July 2, 1951, in Fulton, Kansas to Mildred Opal Messer. She preceded him in death on January 20, 1999.

Robert graduated from Prescott High School in 1938 and assisted in the operation of his father.s farm until enlisting in the Army, and serving with .F. Troop, 114th Cavalry, Pleasanton, KS. He was assigned to .D. Battery, 127th FA, 35th Division and served on the Ship and Gun Crew, Command #1, 35th Transportation Corps in Sydney, Australia. He received the Distinguished Unit Badge, American Defense Service Ribbon, and a Good Conduct Medal. After receiving an Honorable Discharge in 1945, he worked in various mechanic positions until moving to Leavenworth, and worked for the Allis Chalmers Dealership. He began working as a letter carrier in 1968 until retiring in 1979.

Robert enjoyed fishing, hunting, and was an active bowler until his death. He was a lifetime member of the Masons Nine Mile Lodge, Lansing and the Fraternal Order of Eagles, FOE Aries 55.

Survivors include one son, Michael Smith; one daughter, Kathy Smith Peterson (Bob Hart), two grandsons, Austin (Shannon) and Tyler Alefs; great grandson, Jackson Alefs. He is also survived by his sister, Jeanne Smith Brittingham of Yakima, WA. He was preceded in death by his brother, Floyd Smith of Arizona.

Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society or St John.s Hospital, Leavenworth.

James Robert Collins, 87, of Leavenworth, KS passed away Friday, June 10, 2011. He was born December 16, 1923 in Oiltown, OK, the son of Ira L. and Edith P. (Mannin) Collins. On March 17, 1949 he married Shirley T. Russell in New York City. She preceded him in death on May 12, 2000.

He is survived by two daughters, JoAnn C. Collins, of Missoula, MT. and Barbara J. Collins of Leavenworth, KS; two sons, James R. Collins (Peggy) and Michael L. Collins (Shirley), both of Leavenworth, KS; seven grandchildren, Sara (Bryan), Samuela (Josh), Dana, Matthew, Ian (Renee), Katie (Keith) and Jon; and four great-grandchildren.

Like many young men of his generation, James joined the U.S. Military after the attack on Pearl Harbor in December of 1941. He initially served in the U.S. Army Air Corps, but was reassigned to artillery unit during the Battle of the Bulge in 1944 and spent time in both Germany and Japan after the war had ended. In 1947 he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, serving in Korea during the conflict until the ceasefire was signed in 1953. Following his military retirement in 1964 he worked for the Kansas State Penitentiary in Lansing, KS until his retirement in 1986.

He enjoyed country living, farming, and sharing his love of nature with his family. He was an Eagle Scout, a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars USA, and a member of the Masonic Lodge for over 50 years.

Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Tuesday, June 14, 2001 at the Davis Funeral Chapel, Leavenworth, KS. Funeral service will be held 10 A.M. Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at the funeral chapel. Burial will follow in the Fall Creek Cemetery, Jarbalo, KS. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society.

Lois Ann, born Nov. 21, 1931 in Leavenworth, KS to Lowell K. and Katheline (Gifford) Riddle, passed away June 5, 2011 at her home.

A graduate of Leavenworth High School, Lois remained an active member of the Class of '49.

She married (Col.) Billy I. McRill Sept. 1, 1951. He preceded her in death in 1977.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, and two brothers, Tip Kirkpatrick and Herb Kirkpatrick.

Lois is survived by two daughters, Linda (& Steve) Pratt and Carrie McRill, one son Clinton McRill, one brother Bob Riddle, one sister Jean McMillian, five grandchildren; Jeremy (& Tricia) Workman, Justin (& Eron King) Workman, Jesica Pratt, Jordan Pratt and York McRill Olszewski, and four great grandchildren; Rowan and Tobbe Waking, Dani and Lauren Workman.

Lois enjoyed bowling, bridge, travel, friends and family. She was, in her own words an; "Army brat, Army wife, Army widow."  Memorial service will be held at 1:30 P.M. Friday, June 17, 2011 at Davis Funeral Chapel.

Burial will follow at Ft. Leavenworth National Cemetery. 

Memorial contributions may be given to Southern Care Hospice (11031 Strang Line Rd Lenexa, Kansas 66215).

Mary Jane Shade, 78, Lansing, KS passed away Saturday, June 11, 2011. She was born October 9, 1932 in Kansas City, MO the daughter of Cecil Clark and Lena L. (Kirkendall) Burgard. On March 22, 1956 she married Carl Shade, he preceded her in death.

She was also preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Orbra Smart.

She is survived by two sons, Carl E. Shade, Jr. (Jeannie), Leavenworth, KS and Cecil L. Shade, Lansing, KS, her brother, Clifford Smart, Tennessee, two grandchildren, Carl E. Shade, III and Christopher B. Shade.

She was a member of the Crossroads United Methodist Church, Lansing, KS. She enjoyed doing cross stitch, going walking, visiting with her grandchildren, and reading the Bible.

Funeral service will be held 10 A.M. Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 531 Shawnee St., Leavenworth, KS. The Rev. Lucinda Holmes of Crossroads United Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will follow in the Sunset Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to Crossroads United Methodist Church.

SGT Bryan Dewayne Beard Woods was born on July 19, 1977 to Terrysteen Woods and Nobec Joplin, Jr. He graduated from Leavenworth High School in Leavenworth, Kansas in 1995, and afterwards began his military career in the United States Army. He was stationed at Ft. Hood, Texas where he was actively serving our country until his death on Sunday, June 12, 2011.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Eddie & Emma Woods in 1990 and a sister, Regina Joplin in 1991.

Bryan leaves to mourn his passing: his loving mother, Terrysteen Woods, and his brothers, Darnell Woods (Ebony), Tyson Green, all of Leavenworth, Kansas; Steven Rogers of Jonesboro, AR; Reginald (Sara) Joplin, Fredrick Joplin, and sister, Toni Joplin all of Lepanto, AR; a son, Dominick Beard of Chicago, Illinois; a stepdaughter Madison Henry of Killeen, Texas; father Nobec Joplin, Jr. of West Memphis, AR; Grandmother Katherine Joplin of Lepanto, AR and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

A wake will be held from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Friday, June 24, 2011 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Graveside service with full military honors will be held at 1:30 P.M. Friday, June 24, 2011 at the Leavenworth National Cemetery.

Genevieve Althea Krebs, 92, Lansing, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2011 at her home.

Gen was born June 13, 1919 in Bonner Springs, KS the daughter of John and Mary Peters.

On July 11, 1941 she married Furl (Bud) Krebs. He preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, four sisters and a granddaughter.

Gen is survived by her son Bob A. Krebs and his wife Kelli, three granddaughters Rigel (Brent), Regan, Haley, grandson Andy, great grandson Braylon, great granddaughter Eden and several nieces and nephews. She was a 50 year member of the Order of The Eastern Star Graham Chapter/Byington Chapters. She was Worthy Matron and held several other local and national titles.

She was a member of Lansing United Methodist Church for over 50 years. Gen was a key in starting the first kindergarten in Lansing and was the president of the PTA and a candidate for the Lansing School Board in the 1970.s. She served on the election committee for over 35 years in Lansing.

Visitation with an Eastern Star Service will be held from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Monday, June 20, 2011 at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Funeral service will be held at 8:00 A.M. Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Graveside service will be held at 9:00 A.M. Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at the Leavenworth National Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society and Olathe Hospice.

Florence M. Van Arsdale, 95, Leavenworth, KS went to be with our Lord Tuesday, June 7, 2011, at Golden Living Center, Lansing, KS.

She was born April 29 , 1916 in Staten Island, NY the daughter of Henry Herman and Margarethe (Koenig) Kilss. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Ellsworth Van Arsdale on November 25, 1988, her parents, Henry and Margarethe Kilss, two brothers, Henry and Frederick Kilss and one grandson, Donald Van Arsdale, Jr.

She is survived by her daughter Karen J. Culbert (Robert), Leavenworth, KS, her son, Donald Van Arsdale (Barbara), Wayland, NY, one sister, Alma Froelich, Linden, NJ, five grandchildren, Laura Fleming, Donna Wayman, Robert Culbert, Sandra Sanderson, Karen Alexander, Fourteen great grandchildren, nine step great grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren and one on the way in September, two step great-great-grandchildren.

She retired from New York Life Insurance Company in New York City, she enjoyed shopping, writing letters to family and friends, being a homemaker and crocheting.

She was very giving and loved by everyone that knew her.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 P.M. Thursday, June 9, 2011 at the Davis Funeral Chapel, followed by a funeral service at 7 P.M. at the funeral chapel. The Rev. Lynn Dickson will officiate. Following the funeral interment will be the Pennington, N.J. Cemetery.

Dorothy Louise Denney, age 89, entered into eternal life on June 1, 2011, at Kansas University Medical Center. Dorothy was born Aug 20,1921, to William Wallace and Mayme Zeugin Wright in Leavenworth KS. She attended local schools and graduated from Leavenworth Senior High in 1939. She married John Denney on April 18, 1942, at St Paul Lutheran Church.

Dorothy and John started JF Denney Plumbing & Heating in 1952. While raising their children in the home, she was also the business. bookkeeper and dispatcher. She started Denney.s Bath Boutique at 5th Avenue and Michigan and later moved it to the Leavenworth Landing.

Dorothy was a charter member of Trinity Lutheran Church where she was active in the Lutheran Women's Missionary League. Dorothy enjoyed playing cards with her canasta club and was involved in the Philomathean Book Club. She was an enthusiastic KU Jayhawk Fan.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Kathleen Wright Mistler. She is survived by her loving husband John Sr., seven children: John (Connie), Mike (Marilou) of Cedar Rapids IA; Greg; Barbara Alonzi (Rett), Marsha, Julie and Becky Kobler (Brian); 14 grandchildren: Mark (Becky), Martha Rude (Rick), Matthew, Derek (Colleen), Beth Hampton (Travis), Jason (Laurie) and Emily Germani (Ross); 13 great grandchildren: Justin Denney, Caleb Denney, Aaron Denney, Zachary Denney, Zoe Denney, Avery Denney, Lillian Denney, Madison Sumner, Kylie Hampton, Nicholas Brackney, Ryan Brackney, Faith Brackney, Samantha Brackney, Jordan Long and baby G Germani due in August. She is also survived by her brother-in-law, George Mistler.

Visitation will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2101 Tenth Avenue on Sunday, June 5 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church on Monday, June 6 at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow the service, at Sunset Memory Gardens. Memorials may be given to: Trinity Lutheran Church, St Paul Lutheran School Scholarship Fund, or the American Heart Association. Services entrusted to Davis Funeral Chapel.

Edith Jane Bachtel, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother went on to her heavenly reward on May 23, 2011 Edith was born November 24,1924 at Galena, MO, daughter of Daniel W. and Violet (Hicks) Cooley. Edith was preceded in death by three brothers, Daniel, Robert(his wife Lena), Charles Cooley and two sisters Minnie Upchurch(her husband Harold) and Florence Prins, all of Leavenworth. She also lost a beloved niece, Janice Guthrie and a great niece Kimm Van Shoelandt and great nephew, Travis Yantzi. Edith graduated from Leavenworth High School in 1943. She married Donald E. Bachtel on February 25,1946 at the First Baptist Church in Leavenworth. She remained a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church and enjoyed attending her bible study group. Edith served as Leavenworth County Superintendent Deputy and later worked at the Board of Education as Accounts Payable and Treasurer, retiring in December of 1984. Edith was a member of the Leavenworth Area Chapter #4334 of AARP, she served as secretary of the chapter for a number of years. She also participated in the Leavenworth Senior Citizens Kitchen Band. She was a member of Byington Chapter O.E.S. 177 of Leavenworth. Edith enjoyed traveling and visited every state in the U.S. along with trips to Canada and Mexico. She enjoyed reading. Her faith and her family remained her passion through her entire life. She will be sadly missed by those who survive. She leaves behind her husband, Donald E. Bachtel Sr. of the home; her son.Donald E. Bachtel and his wife Joyce; daughter, Deborah E. Hammond and her husband Dean; Grandson, Jeffery W. Bachtel, his wife Christine and four children, Taylor, Madelyn, Ryan and Peyton; Grandaughter, Sheri D. Schmidling, her husband Jeff and two children, Jenna and Andrew; Grandaughter, Lori A. Hughes, her husband Kevin and their two children, Landry and Haidyn. She also leaves several sister-in-laws whom she dearly loved and many nieces and nephews. Members of her husband's family will also miss their sweet in-law. Visitation will be at Davis Funeral on Thursday, May 26, 2011 10:00 a..m. with the funeral at 10:30 a.m.. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial.

Burniss "Burni" A. Richter, 71, Easton, KS passed away Thursday, May 19, 2011 in Easton, KS.

Burni is survived by her husband, three children, seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 5 P.M. Monday, May 23, 2011, followed by a dinner at 6 P.M. at the Easton Methodist Church, Easton, KS.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Easton Methodist Church.

Davis Funeral Chapel is in charge of funeral arrangements.

Virginia R. Butzin, 84, Leavenworth, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2011. She was born March 12, 1927 in Leavenworth the daughter of Herman and Bernice Lebbert.

On April 23, 1948 she married Eugene F. Butzin, Jr. He preceded her in death July 30, 1993.

She was also preceded in death by one brother and one sister.

Virginia is survived by daughter Peggy J. Hundley, son Mark S. Butzin (Nona), nephew Richard H. Heath, two granddaughters, Teresa Spear and Deborah Clark and four great grandsons, Devin, Cameron, Trevor and Cael. She was a loving housewife, a Lifetime member of Eagles Auxiliary #55, a Lifetime member of VFW Auxiliary #56. She was an avid bingo player and loved spending time with her great grandsons.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Funeral service will be held at 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Burial will follow at Sunset Memory Gardens.

Memorial contributions may be given to the American Heart Association or the F.O.E. Foundation Diabetic Research Center.

Earl D. Eastburn, 81, Leavenworth, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2011. Earl was born January 27, 1930 in Chanute, KS son of Buford and Alverena Eastburn.

He married Mary Muninger on June 17, 1949 in Coffeyville, KS. She preceded him in death in 2007.

Earl is survived by Glenna Farrell (Mike), Bob Eastburn (Laura), Debbie Lowe (Larry), Tommy Eastburn, Lorie Goodwin (Chris), Todd Eastburn (Michelle), Kenny Eastburn (Julie), Tracy Warren (Dave), 17 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and one sister Inis Riegel.

Earl and his family moved to Leavenworth in 1968 where Earl worked as a Master Plumber and Builder for Polston Construction, was partners in KD&D Plumbing Company, then he started Eastburn and Sons Construction Company. Earl finished his working years for Greenamyre Rentals.

Earl was an avid fisherman and enjoyed being with his friends and family. Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Sunday, May 8, 2011 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Funeral service will be held 10:00 A.M. Monday, May 9, 2011 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Burial will be in the Kickapoo Cemetery, Leavenworth County, KS. Memorial contributions to St. Luke.s Hospice of Leavenworth.

LTC (R) Dennis Lynn Barba passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2011 from brain cancer at the age of 57. Dennis was born on November 13, 1953 to Jack and Josephine Barba in Concordia, Kansas. Faith in God, sense of duty, sense of humor, and persistence in the face of adversity were his hallmarks.

He joined U.S. Army ROTC in 1971 as one of the first cadets at the Cloud County Community College ROTC detachment. He attended Kansas State University from 1973-1975, where he met his wife Pam. Commissioned in 1975, he spent six-months at Ft. Benning, Georgia, learning how to conduct small unit tactics to include Airborne and Ranger operations.

In 1976 he shipped out to Korea for his first assignment and was witness to the Panmunjon Tree Trimming incident where two U.S. officers were killed with ax handles. From 1977-1980 he lead a Pathfinder unity of 11 men at Schwaebish Hall, Germany. He later attended flight school at Ft. Rucker, Alabama, served in the Big Red One at Ft. Riley, Kansas and returned to Ft. Rucker in 1984. In 1987, he was assigned to the G-4 staff at VII Corps headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany and later moved to the 7-159th Aviation Regiment at Nelligen as the unit executive officer just before deployment to Saudi Arabia during Desert Storm.

In 1991, he attended the Command and General Staff College, Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas. He served as an instructor at CGSC for the Department of Logistics & Resources until 1996 when he became the U.S. Student Division leader.

Dennis retired from the U.S. Army in 1997 after 22 years of service. He worked for Cancer American and American Worksite Marketing until he returned to the Command and General Staff College as an instructor in 2004. In his spare time he coached wrestling at Immaculata High School and taught management classes for the University of Upper Iowa, Park University and the University of Mary.

He was an active member of St. Ignatius Parish where he served as Parish Council President and assisted in forming the St. Ignatius Knights of Columbus in 2003. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Pamela Sue (Whitesell) Barba, daughter Loreal (Duane) Guenther and son, Dennis Andrew "Drew" Barba as well as three grandsons, Dylan, Damien and Devin Guenther, father Jack Barba, sisters CindyShanahan, Linda Cottam, Denice Fitzgerald Barba, and Kathy Barba, brothers, John Barba, Pat Barba, Mike Barba and Kevin Barba and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother Josephine Barba and daughter Coreen Barba.

A Rosary will begin at 8 A.M. Friday, May 6, at St. Joseph Church followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 A.M. Interment with full Military Honors will follow in the Leavenworth National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care, 9221 Ward Pkwy, Ste 100, Kansas City, Missouri 64114-9808 or Kansans for Life, 2501 E. central, Wichita, Kansas 6721.

Lee W. "Honky" Klingler, 88, Leavenworth, KS passed away Monday, April 25, 2011 at Country Care in Easton, KS.

Lee was born November 3, 1922 in Leavenworth the son of Theodore and Frances (Johney) Klingler. In Leavenworth, KS he married Rosalee Lawrence Guenther.

Lee is survived by his wife, Rosalee Klingler, two daughters, Mary Lee Rasmussa, California and June Klingler, Leavenworth, one brother, Billy Klingler, two sisters, Marie Barcomb and Buelah Carter, two grandchildren, Sybil and Heather and three great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters.

Lee served in the U. S. Navy, worked in construction and was know as a car salesman.

He was a lifetime member of the V.F.W. and the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Leavenworth. Cremation is planned with services at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be given to Country Care, 515 Dawson St., Easton, KS 66020 or Odyssey Hospice.

Arrangements by Davis Funeral Chapel.

Angela Agnes Nelson, 90, formerly of Leavenworth, Kansas passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at Sunrise of Overland Park.

Angela was born August 9, 1920 in St. Joseph, MO, the daughter of Joseph and Agnes (Kans) Motyka.

She graduated from Benton High School in St. Joseph, MO in 1938.

On September 27, 1941 she married Phillip Nelson at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in St. Joseph, MO. They moved to Leavenworth in 1942.

Phillip preceded her in death in 2010. She was also preceded in death by her parents and sister Sophia Jacobsen.

Angela is survived by her son David Nelson and his wife Angela and two grandchildren, Michael and Sarah Doyle, cousin Ted Trela, San Francisco, CA, nephew Roger Snodgrass and his wife Shelbia, Columbia, MO, sister in-law Lucy Nelson, St. Joseph, MO and many nieces and nephews.

She worked for Sun Manufacturing in St. Joseph, MO from 1939 to 1941 making shirts for the US Army. She was a member of the Eagles, a former member of the Elks, a member of St. Casimir Catholic Church, and a member of St. Casimir's Altar Society since the 1950's and past president.

She had great affection for animals of all types. Angela was a loving homemaker and enjoyed her family, traveling, boating and the outdoors.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. Sunday, May 1, 2011 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday, May 2, 2011 at St. Casimir Church.

Burial will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery.

The Family suggests memorial donations to Leavenworth Animal Welfare Society or St. Casimir Church, Leavenworth, Kansas.

Bessie Wightman Staten, 93, passed away peacefully at her home on April 27, 2011. Bessie was born on September 1, 1917 in Elvins, MO.

On March 7, 1935 she married John M. Wightman, who preceded her in death in 1979. She was also preceded by a daughter, Norma Joyce Hemmingsen in 1968.

June 15, 1985 she married William H. Staten, Sr. who preceded her in 1998.

Bessie worked at the Leavenworth VA Medical Center Dietetic Department for 22 years, retiring in 1982.

She was an avid gardener, talented painter and quilt maker. Bessie was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Leavenworth, Kansas.

Bessie is survived by 1 sister, 3 children, 4 step children, 4 grandchildren, 5 step grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, 3 step great grandchildren, as well as many nieces, nephews and many friends.

Visitation will be held at Davis Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 from 6:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. Funeral services will be Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at 11A.M. at Calvary Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Mount Muncie Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to Calvary Baptist Church.

Edsel D. Ford, 85, Leavenworth, passed away April 20, 2011. Visitation will be held from 12 noon to 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Graveside service will be held at 2:30 P.M. Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at Sunset Memory Gardens.

Julia Englehart, 52, Leavenworth passed away Monday, April 11, 2011. Memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, April 22, 2011 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Janet Joan (Moulden) Alexander,75, Easton, KS passed away Thursday, April 14, 2011 in Tucson, AZ. At the time of her passing she was living in Tucson, Arizona.

Janet was born April 6, 1936 in Leavenworth, KS the daughter of Harry Edward and Hilda Ruth (Niemann) Moulden. On June 9, 1950 she married Ray Francis Alexander at St John Lutheran Church in Easton, KS. He preceded her in death on March 24, 2010.

She is survived by her children, Cheryl L. Holmes (Thomas), Steve M. Alexander (Kris) daughter in law, Teri Alexander, six grandchildren, Thomas, Matthew, Cory, Morgan, Corey and Tesia, nine great grand children, Joshua, Kyle, Nathan, Michael, Darrin, Alexis, Anthony, Amaya and Jayde, brothers, Harry Wayne Moulden (Karin) , John Moulden (Pat), and Danny Moulden (Diane), brother in law, (Retired) Capt. Marvin G. Alexander and sister in law Betty Jo Alexander.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Mary Elaine Alexander, grandson, Darrin Thomas Alexander and son, Thomas Ray Alexander. Prior to her marriage to Ray she attended Easton High School and throughout their sixty year marriage they lived and worked in California, Missouri, Texas, and Arizona. She retired from U.S. West Telephone Co. in Arizona in 1995. Home was always the farm in Easton, KS.

She was an avid Basketbal l and Football fan, she loved to travel, loved and enjoyed spending time with her many friends throughout the United States and Canada.

She was a lifelong member of St. John Lutheran Church in Easton, KS and was confirmed into the church in 1951. While living in Arizona she attended Our Savior Lutheran Church in Tucson.

Janet loved and cherished her family and friends, she was known for her beautiful smile and her strong spirit.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Funeral service will be held 10 A.M Thursday, April 21, 2011 at St. John Lutheran Church, 34771 243rd Street, Easton, KS. 66020. Pastor Gary Merritt will officiate. Interment will follow in the St. John Lutheran Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to the St. John Lutheran Cemetery Fund or Darrin and Thomas Alexander Scholarship Fund in care of the Davis Funeral Chapel, 531 Shawnee St., Leavenworth, KS 66048.

On April 11, 2011 an angel visited Flossie Rosetta Brown at her home. With a gentle touch on her shoulder, he escorted her to heaven to be with her Lord at the age of 82.

Flossie Rosetta Brown was born on May 14, 1928 in Tonganoxie, Kansas to Elder Silas and Flossie Mae King.

Flossie was a devoted daughter, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend and usher receiving the lifetime achievement as an usher at Bethel A.M.E. earlier this year.

Flossie never stopped working. She first worked at the Model dress shop, Russell & Miller Pharmacy, Roselles dress shop, Peddlers Corner, was the President in the Women.s Division for the Chamber of Commerce in the Leavenworth and Lansing area in 1994; and then worked at First National Bank in 1979 for 26 years as a Teller and a new account specialist welcoming them to First National Bank retiring from the bank in 2006. Her biggest loves were bowling and ushering.

Flossie leaves to cherish her memory her daughters Edwina LaRue, Joan Garrett and her & son Floyd Brown all from Leavenworth; grandchildren Monique Brown , Marcus, Marlon, Ramon Jr. and Eric LaRue (Lisa) and Daphne Garrett all from Leavenworth; great grandchildren Ashley Brown, Eric Jr. and Baby Girl LaRue, Michael Spears and Aaliyah LaRue all from Leavenworth, Amanda Shackelford from Kansas City, Mo, Jadon, JaRon and Josiah LaRue from Elwood, Kansas, Malik & Marquise Jones, Kansas City, MO; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her mother Flossie Mae King, her father Elder Silas L. King, two sisters Virginia L. Browning, Florence G. Wilson and one brother Charles Leroy King.

Visitation will be from 10:00AM . 11:00AM Monday April 18, 2011 at the Bethel AME Church 411 Kiowa Street. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM. Pastor Donald Baker, will officiate. Burial will be in the Hubble Hill Cemetery, Tonganoxie. Davis Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Sammie Lee Hairston, 78, died Saturday April 9, 2011 at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Veterans Administration Medical Centers Community Living Center in Leavenworth, Kansas after a long illness.

He is survived by his wife, Bessie Lane Hairston, two daughters; Shirley Kitt, Ashton, VA, Diane D. Hairston, Plainfield, NJ, Three stepsons; Kenneth Mills, Severn MD Rodger Mills, Avondale, AZ, Blaine Mills, Leavenworth, KS. He also leaves behind to mourn his passing his siblings: (brothers), Willis Hairston, Baltimore, MD, Rev. Terry Hairston, Bassett, VA, Harry Hairston, Long Island, NY, (sisters) Ida Ruth Shelton Martinsville, VA, Iris Marie Taylor and Sally Oliver Florence, AZ.

Additionally, he leaves his grandchildren, god children, nephews, nieces, church family, Masonic affiliations and a host of other close relatives friends.

Preceding him in death are both parents, Rosie Lee Ferris Hairston, Sam Fountain Hairston and stepfather Vincent Hairston, baby brother Michael Hairston twin sister Myrtle Anderson.

Sammie was proud of his service to his country as he served in the Army. He was a Korean War Veteran and he served with distinction and honor and is a 100% service connected disabled veteran. He loved to talk about his time in the military with other veterans and especially with his brother in law Hiram Rodgers. During the later stages of his illness they would attempt to march counting cadences and swapping stories. His military service covered the period from June 1951 thru Jan 1956 and he was honorable discharged.

He was born May 7, 1936 in Patrick County Virginia. It was there where he began his personal walk with Jesus Christ at the Full Gospel Holiness Church which was began in his home. He shared many stories about the early beginnings of getting the home ready for service and the many chores that entailed.

Those early years formed the basis for his strong faith. He continued to share and have a tremendous impact in his relationships. His discipline, faithfulness, dedication and patriotism was evident throughout his life. He was a mentor to anyone willing to accept his help. He was active in the Faith Mission Church and in the Prince Hall Masonic Family.

Visitation and Masonic Service will be held Wednesday, April 13, 2011 from 6:00-8:00pm at Davis Funeral Chapel.

Graveside services with full military honors will be at the Leavenworth National Cemetery on Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 11:00am.

Rosemary Saldivar Mark, 55, Leavenworth passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2011. Rosemary was born August 30, 1955 in Leavenworth the daughter of Joe and Cora Saldivar.

She is survived by her son Eric W. Tompkins and wife Heather, her father Joe Saldivar and wife Shirley, siblings Suzie, Delores, Joe, Terry and Gloria, two grandchildren Colin and Zoie, several nieces, nephews and her girl Liz.

She was preceded in death by her mother Cora, grandmother Lucy and brother Ricky.

She retired after 30 years of service from Westar Energy Company as a storekeeper.

Visitation will be held from 12 noon to 1:00 P.M. Monday, April 11, 2011 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Celebration of Life service will begin at 1:00 P.M. Monday, April 11 at the funeral chapel.

Burial will be held at Mount Muncie Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be given to L.A.W.S.

Frank C. Launer born February 8, 1916 at age 95 at Golden Living Nursing Home following a short illness. Frank was a WWII veteran and worked for F.W. Woolworth for 42 years before retiring in 1978 from the store at Gage Center in Topeka.

He is survived by his wife of 72 ½ years Thelma of the home.

They were married on August 28, 1938 in Bossier City, Louisiana. He also leaves behind a daughter and son in law Gwen & Dwight Sandahl of Leavenworth, son Eugene C. Launer and wife Anna of Grand Junction, CO, and son Rodney v. Launer and Christine of Topeka, KS, five grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 12 noon to 1:00 P.M. Saturday, April 9, 2011 at the Davis Funeral Chapel, Leavenworth.

Graveside services will be at West Lawn Memorial Gardens in Topeka, KS on Saturday, April 9, 2011 at 3:00 P.M.

Memorials in lieu of flowers can be sent to High Prairie Church, 26480 187th St., Leavenworth, KS 66048.

Mary R. Chapman, Leavenworth, KS passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at Olathe North Homestead, Olathe, KS.

Mary was born April 23, 1916 in Hillsdale, KS the daughter of Clarence M. and Sarah Ruth (Kirkland) Coburn. On April 20, 1935 in Kansas City, MO she married Harold V. Chapman, he preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, C. M. Coburn, Jr. and Ben Coburn, two sisters, Lottie Cox and Edna Armstrong.

She is survived by three sons, Russell, John and Rick Chapman, on sister-in-law, Ada Ruth Coburn, seven grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

Mary worked as secretary-aide for the Leavenworth Public School System.

Mary was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Methodist Women.

The family will receive friends from 9 to 10 A.M. Saturday, April 9, 2011 at the Davis Funeral Chapel followed by a funeral service at 10 A. M. Saturday at the funeral chapel. Memorial contributions may be given to First United Methodist Church.

Leonard Odell Berry was born November 29, 1939 in Leavenworth, Kansas. He was called home Monday morning at 3:30 A.M. at Shawnee Mission Medical Center.

Leonard was baptized at an early age at Pentecostal Church of the Apostolic and was an active member in the church radio choir and also a dedicated member and a financial supporter of the church.

He worked for Collard Chevrolet for five years and worked at the V.A. as a cook. He also worked at the Leavenworth Foundry and dedicated countless hours for the elderly delivering meals on wheels voluntarily.

He married Charolette Berry June 18, 1960.

Leonard leaves behind two sons, Bryan Berry, John Berry, one daughter, Debra Hodges, two daughter in laws, Angela Berry and Sherri Berry and one son in law, Robert Hodges, three sisters, Georgeanna Scott , Rev. Joyce Gayden, and Christine May and brother in laws, Frances Scott and Clifford May, five grandchildren Bryce and Brittany Berry, Christian and Kiana Hodges and Brieana Berry, two great grandchildren, Breyden and Brendyn Berry and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 A.M Thursday, April 7, 2011 at the Pentecostal Church, 1705 5th Ave, with a funeral service at 11 A.M. Thursday at the church.

Burial will follow in the Mt. Muncie Cemetery.

The Davis Funeral Chapel is entrusted to the funeral arrangements..

Dixie Faye Crump, 88, Leavenworth passed away Monday, April 4, 2011. Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Friday, April 8, 2011 at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 6th & Shawnee, Leavenworth, KS.. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 A.M. at the funeral chapel.

Frank E. Wooton, 74, Easton, Kansas, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2011 at Providence Place in Kansas City, KS. Frank was born August 7, 1936 in Fort Worth, Texas the son of James Rayford and Kathryn Wooton.

On January 22, 1973 at the Memorial Chapel at Fort Leavenworth, KS Frank married Cynthia A. Pennington.

Frank is survived by his wife of 38 years, Cynthia A. (Cindy) Wooton, of the home, two daughters, Kathi (Kerry) Bullard and Melissa (Stephen) Kerley, four grandchildren, three brothers, James Wooton, David (Jan) Wooton, Gary (Kaye) Wooton and two sisters, Delores Stringer and Bonnie (James) Rucker, numerous nieces and nephews, and great nieces and great nephews. Preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Dennis Wooton.

Frank joined the Texas National Guard in 1953, was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1958, had a 26 year military career retiring as 1SG of the 205th M.P. Company at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Frank served tours in Okinawa, Korea and Vietnam. Following retirement from the Army he worked for Biringer.s Sporting Goods and Leavenworth AMC/Jeep. No funeral service is planned. Frank wishes were to be cremated.

The family request memorial contributions to Round Prairie Cemetery in care of the Davis Funeral Chapel, 531 Shawnee St., Leavenworth, KS. 66048.

Jeffrey J. Lingenfelter, 46, of Lansing, KS passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at the Veteran.s Administration Center in Leavenworth, KS.

He was born April 9, 1964 in Leavenworth, KS. He graduated from Lansing High School in 1982. He joined the U.S. Marine Corp in 1985 and served four years. He received the good Conduct Medal, Rife Sharpshooter, Meritorious Unit Citation and Letter of Appreciation.

He is survived by his parents George and Mary Lingenfelter of Lansing, KS, his sister, Jennifer Lingenfelter of Overland Park, KS, his brother, Jason (Jennifer) Lingenfelter of Lansing, KS, three children, Justin, Katelyn and Jacob Lingenfelter and one grandson, Dagan Lingenfelter.

The family will receive friends from 10 A.M. to 12 P. M. Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in the Leavenworth National Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Jacob Lingenfelter Memorial Fund in care of the Davis Funeral Chapel, 531 Shawnee St, Leavenworth, KS 66048.

Judith L. "Judy" Borneman, 64, Leavenworth, KS passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at her home.

Judy was born January 21, 1947 the daughter of Edward and Joyce (Brown) Herrick. On May 20, 1967 in Lansing, Illinois she married to Daniel L. Borneman, he survives her at the home.

Judy is also survived by her children, Dan E. Borneman and wife Sharie, Lakeland, FL, Laura C. Sivley and husband Chuck, Southaven, MS, Mike D. Borneman and wife Kimberly, Lakeland, FL and Jeff R. Borneman, Plymouth, Michigan, her mother, Joyce Herrick, Lansing, IL, her sisters, Rebecca Engel and Patricia Jensen, both of Lansing, IL, and three grandchildren, Dan J. Borneman, Brent M. Borneman and Garrett W. Sivley.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M Friday, April 1, 2011 at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 531 Shawnee St., Leavenworth, KS.

Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society.

Dorothy J. Bramble, 81, Leavenworth passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at Country Care.

Dorothy was born February 16, 1930 in Weston, MO the daughter of Ernest and Christina Randolph.

On March 9, 1946 she married Robert J. Bramble. He preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters. Dorothy is survived by her daughter Carol J. Risley (Tom), son Robert E. Bramble (Victoria), five grandchildren: Tanna Ross, Betsey Billingsley, Robert C. Bramble, Heidi Godard, Aimee Blacketer, Nicole Clay, Christina Ballou, Danielle Routen, nine great grandchildren: Brooklin Billingsley, Brailea Billingsley, Jerry Ross, Mychelle Ross, Tessa Godard, Jayden Blacketer, Journey Blacketer, Brayden McKenny, Breanna Ballou and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. Sunday, March 27, 2011 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday, March 28, 2011 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be given to Country Care or Odyssey Hospice.

Henria Campbell, 72, of Leavenworth, KS, passed away suddenly on Saturday morning, March 19, 2011 in Lexington, KY.

Henria was born on February 10, 1939, in Batesville, Arkansas to John and Betty Zeb Williams. She graduated from Marshall High School and from the University of Arkansas. It was at Fayetteville that she met her husband, Charles.

Henria and Charles were soul mates and partners for life. They spent the first twenty years of their marriage leading the nomadic army life. There were postings in Fort Benning, Jonesboro, Vietnam, Leavenworth, Washington, D.C., and Seoul. During many of those years, Henria taught elementary school. She developed a passionate interest in techniques that would be effective for students with alternative learning styles. After Charles. retirement from the army, they stayed in Leavenworth and purchased Studdard Moving and Storage. They coaxed Mr. and Mrs. Studdard out of retirement to help teach them the moving business. Henria and Charles spent the next twenty-five years expanding and improving the business. Under their leadership, Studdard has won many awards for quality work and customer service, including .Mover of the Year. from the Army and .Agent of the Year. on three occasions from Arpen Van Lines. They also received awards for service to the citizens of Leavenworth.

Henria was a consummate learner and educator. She pursued intellectual interests her entire life, reading and listening to books on a wide range of topics from Neurology to the Renaissance. She had a particularly keen interest in American history, especially the Founding period. A careful and avid reader, Henria could be counted on for energetic discussions of present day politics informed by anecdotes of Thomas Jefferson, John and Abigail Adams and many others. Her references and breadth of knowledge, always conveyed humbly, were often hard to match.

Henria was a long-term member of St. Paul.s Episcopal Church. Henria was predeceased by her husband, Charles, daughter, LeeAnn, and sister, Betty Jon.

Henria is survived by her son, Charles and his family, Mary, Paul, Grace, and Jackson; her son John, and his family, Meegan and Kemper; her daughter Sarah and her family, Peter, Thys, and Rhianna; and her granddaughter, Amanda, and her family, Tim and Kimberly Ann. Henria is also survived by four sisters, two sisters-in-law, and nine cherished nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Friday, March 25, 2011, at the Davis Funeral Home, 531 Shawnee, Leavenworth, KS 66048, (www.davisfuneralchapelinc.com) from 6 to 8 p.m. The Funeral will be 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 26, 2011, at St. Paul.s Episcopal Church, 209 North 7th St., Leavenworth, KS 66048-1930.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to St. Paul.s or a nonprofit organization that you know and support.

Christine Summers, loving wife, mother, and grandmother entered into eternal life with her Savior on March 18, 2011. She was a woman of faith, sharing with her family and friends the promise of eternal life through the grace of Jesus Christ. She was a charter member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Leavenworth and enjoyed singing in the church choir and serving on the prayer chain.

Christine was born on July 20, 1926, the forth of seven children of Wilhelm and Louise Cordt. She was wed to Ralph E. Summers on November 8, 1944 who preceded her in death in 1988. She is survived by her six children, Ralph (Kathy), Nancy Bohr (Bryce), Gary (Alice), Robert (Cathy), Bruce (Heidi) and Steven.

Additional survivors include her sister, Louise Alford and brother, Walter Cordt. She also leaves to mourn her passing 12 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Christine loved to cook for her family and prepared many delicious meals. The cookie Jar at her house was always full and she will always be remembered for her wonderful pies.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 P.M. Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at Trinity Lutheran Church 2101 10th Ave., Leavenworth, KS 66048, with funeral service on Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at 11:30 A.M. at the church. Burial will follow in the Leavenworth National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Trinity Lutheran Church.

Verlin B. Benefiel, 95, Lansing, Kansas passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at his home.

Mr. Benefiel was born May 5, 1915 outside of Coffeyville, KS. He married Julia M. Bannon January 4, 1935 in Newkirk, Oklahoma. She preceded him in death August 27, 2006.

Verlin and Julia are survived by four children Shirley (Tom) Geoghan of Manistee, MI, Rodger (Barbara) Benefiel of Leavenworth, KS, Sondra ( Robert) Leach of Kansas City, MO, Darci (Mike) Schuler of Lansing, KS. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren.

Mr. Benefiel served honorably in the U.S. Navy from October 1943 through October 1945. He was proud to be a .SeaBee. and loved talking about his service years.

Verlin retired from the Federal Bureau of Prisons after 21 years in August 1971. He was also a member of the Pipefitters Union working as a plumber until he retired at age 62.

Mr. Benefiel was a 60 plus year member of the Masonic Lodge at Ft. Leavenworth, KS, a member of the Scottish Rite since 1946 and a member of Abdulla Shrine in Overland Park, KS.

Verlin was a member of the Crossroads United Methodist Church since 1967.

Visitation will be held Thursday, March 17, 2011 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Davis Funeral Chapel with a Masonic Service at 7:00 P.M.

Service will be held Friday, March 18, 2011 at 10:00 A.M. at Crossroads United Methodist Church, 101 E. Gilman Rd. & K-7, Lansing, KS.

Burial following at Sunset Memory Gardens, 16731 Springdale Rd., Leavenworth with a Naval Honor Guard.

A Memorial Gathering will follow the burial service for all friends and family at Crossroads United Methodist Church.

Floral arrangements may be delivered to Davis Funeral Chapel. Memorial donations would be greatly appreciated to the Crossroads United Methodist Church Building Fund.

Lucille Gertrude Breiner, 84, Leavenworth, died on March 14, 2011. She was born in Leavenworth, Kansas on January 6, 1927. Mrs. Breiner is survived by her two daughters, Linda Hulett of Leavenworth and Diana Smith of Topeka, four granddaughters, Kim (Gary) Hulett Boutelle, Stacy (Jorge) Hulett Quinones, Jami (Zak) Knapp, and Sara (Matt) Herrin, and eight great grandchildren. Her sister, Marie Brown of Leavenworth, and several nieces and nephews also survive her.

Her husband, Harold Breiner, grandson, Jimmy Smith, two brothers Fred Schmeckel and Conrad Schmeckel, and one sister, Wilhelmina Payne, precedes her in death.

Lucille had a huge personality. The employees of the businesses she frequented became her extended family. She will be loved and missed greatly by all who knew her. Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, March 17, 2011 at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, March 18, 2011 at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at Mount Muncie Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Leavenworth Council of Aging, in care of Davis Funeral Chapel.

John "Matthew" Groves, 21, Leavenworth was tragically taken from us on Friday, March 11, 2011.

Matt was born February 19, 1990 the son of John P. and Teresa G. (Norris) Groves. He was a 2009 graduate of Lansing High School. Matt was a member of The First Christian Church Leavenworth. He was an avid computer gamer and loved playing his bass guitar with church youth groups.

He is survived by his parents, John and Teresa Groves, and a sister Natalie Groves of Leavenworth, grandmothers, Irene Groves of Leavenworth and Ola Mae Norris, of Lansing. Also a nephew Ayden Ontiveros. Aunts and uncles, Virginia Groves of Leavenworth, Marty and Lesia Beard, and Twyla Norris of Wichita, Kansas, Urban and Lona Prescott, Shawnee, Kansas. Cousins, Jeanette Gilles, Eric and Pandora Peterman, Vanessa and Chris IChrist and Jeff and Melody Beard-Shouse and other relatives too numerous to mention.

He was preceded in death by his grandfathers John P. Groves, Sr. and Charles F. Norris.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at the First Christian Church, 6th & Seneca St.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at the First Christian Church. Burial will follow at Mount Muncie Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given in his name to the First Christian Church, Leavenworth Kansas.

Robert "Bob" Lee Logan, Jr., 57, Leavenworth passed away after a brief illness, Thursday, March 10, 2011 at Kansas City Hospice House.

Bob was born in Leavenworth, KS, September 12, 1953, the son of Robert L. and Betty A. (Brown) Logan, Sr.

He was a 1972 graduate of Lansing High School. Bob began his career working odd jobs for Larkin Construction, Fort Leavenworth NCO, and Safeway. After the closing of Safeway he began his job at Falley.s Food-4-Less where he worked for 17 years; retiring in 2000. During his career at Food-4-Less he developed many friendships and will be remembered most for his warm smile and kindness towards all.

Bob was a member of The First United Methodist Church. He was an avid fan of KU basketball, the Kansas City Chiefs, and the Kansas City Royals. Bob.s greatest enjoyment came from visiting Allen Fieldhouse-home of the Jayhawks- with his friends.

He is survived by his parents, Bob and Betty Logan of Leavenworth, his brother Bruce (Lorrie) Logan of Lansing, and his sister Diane (Larry) Mosbacher of Leavenworth. He is also survived by his five nieces, Ashley Logan of Easton, Megan & Sara Logan of Lansing, and Hollie & Hilary Mosbacher of Leavenworth. He is also survived by one great nephew, Riley Edmonds of Leavenworth, and many Aunts, Uncles & cousins

Bob valued his family and friends above all else. He gave so much love and support to those around him, asking for nothing in return.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M., Sunday, March 13, 2011 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Monday, March 14, 2011 at Davis Funeral Chapel. Rev. Gary Harms will officiate.

Memorial contributions may be given to First United Methodist Church, the Lansing Alumni Association, or Kansas City Hospice House.

Ronald Lee Filley, Sr. passed away on March 8, 2011. He was born on August 27, 1947 in Leavenworth, Kansas to Theresa (Herrig) and Ralph Filley. He attended St. Joseph Grade School and graduated from Immaculata High School in 1965. He began his work career with Gatewood Nursery, he then trained as a machinist with Kramers and Leavenworth Steel. In 1980 he joined Jenkins Industrial Machine Works, Inc., later becoming a part owner of the company. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Myrna (Mitchell) Filley and his two sons, Ronald Filley, Jr., and Jeffrey Filley. He is also survived by his two sisters, Kathleen Payne and Mary FIlley and his three brothers, David (Janice) Filley, Dale (Vicky) Filley, Mark (Marlene) Filley. He loved his seven grandchildren, Emalee and Elijah Heim, Dustin, Alexes, Aidyn, Addison and Avery Filley. He is survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. Ron loved woodworking , traveling and spending time with his grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Leavenworth Branch of Habitat for Humanity through the Davis Funeral Chapel. Visitation at First Christian Church, 6th and Seneca on Friday, March 11th from 6 to 8 pm. The funeral service Saturday, 10 am at the church.

Rosalie Atha Hahn, 87, of Leavenworth passed away Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Shawnee Mission Medical Center, Shawnee, KS.

Friends may call after 2 P.M. Wednesday, March 9, at the Davis Funeral Chapel with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Wednesday at the funeral chapel.

Funeral service will be held at 11:30 A.M. Thursday, March 10, 2011 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 311 7th St., Leavenworth, with Reverends Ed Mease and Damian Synder officiating. Burial will follow at Ft. Leavenworth National Cemetery.

Rosalie was born February 14, 1924 the daughter of Hugh and Rose (Ristinen) Snyder in Menagha, Minnesota.

Rosalie married Roland Peter Hahn on December 22, 1943 at Leesville, Louisiana. They started their life together when Roland was nearing the end of his U.S. Army training a Camp Polk, Louisiana, before he shipped out to Europe to serve for the remainder of World War II. Roland preceded her in death on August 5, 2001. She was also preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Bernice Rice and Gloria .Buttons. Ruder.

She is survived by three brothers, Richard, Hugh and Lloyd Snyder; her three loving children, Larry Hahn, Sr. (Diana), Carol Payne (Pete), and Pamela Westmoreland (Jim); six grandchildren, Larry Hahn, Jr (Angela), Tammy Tavano (Joe), Jeff Payne (Susan) Brandy Hamilton (Kent); Jason Panek, and Joshua Panek (Teresa); Shawn Westmoreland (Debra); and Andy Westmoreland, as well as fourteen great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She earned membership in the greatest generation by being a dedicated military wife as Roland made a career of the Army. She supported the war effort by working in installation support for Camp Polk until Roland departed for Europe. She eventually made a career as a U.S. Army Civil Servant from which she retired in 1983. Prior to her marriage, she worked for the Schaffer Pen Company at Fort Madison, Iowa.

Rosalie, along with Roland, was an active member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary where she taught boating safety for many years. She was a long time volunteer for her beloved St. Paul Lutheran Church, serving as Secretary of Sunday School, Church Treasurer, Historian and custodian of the church.s historical records. Rosalie left no doubt about her supreme love for her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, as well as for her husband and family. She enjoyed her time boating on the Missouri River and spending her leisure time in their cabin on the river a few miles upriver from Leavenworth. She and Roland made several trips across the country in their motor home which also enabled them to .snowbird. every winter near the Gulf of Mexico at Aransas Pass, Texas.

Rosalie was dearly loved by her family and she will be greatly missed.

Memorials in her name may be made to St. Paul Lutheran School Scholarship Fund, Trinity Lutheran Church, or Sunflower Hospice in care of the Davis Funeral Chapel.

David D. Johnson, 70, Leavenworth, KS passed away Friday, March 4, 2011 at Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care in Kansas City, MO.

He was born September 21, 1940 in Widen, West Virginia, the son of Arthur and Anna Myrtle Johnson. On October 7, 1994, in Oklahoma he married Geneva.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Anna Myrtle Johnson, and two brothers, Harold and James Ernest.

He is survived by his wife, Jenny of the home; one son, David of Columbus, Ohio; one Daughter, Tammy of Hurricane, West Virginia; sisters, Sue Loudermilk of Charleston, West Virginia;Nancy O.Neal (Lawrence) of Pontiac, Michigan; Judy Johnson of Dunbar, West Virginia; Diana Pottoroff (John), Liberty, West Virginia; and brother, Scott Johnson (Nancy) of Dunbar, West Virginia.

David retired from the U.S. Army with 22 years of service, retiring at Fort Leavenworth, TRADCA TC-US Disciplinary Barracks. He then went to work for the City of Leavenworth as Street Foreman and retired with 16 years, from February 17, 1987 to February 7, 2003.

He was a member of the Leavenworth Lions Club and a lifetime member of the V.F.W.

Visitation will be held at 9:00 A.M. Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at the Davis Funeral Chapel, with a funeral service at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday at the funeral chapel. Burial will follow in the Bethel Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care, 9221 Ward Pkwy, Ste. 100, Kansas City, MO. 64114-9808.

Eleanor Jean Sedlock entered her eternal rest March 3rd,2011 at the home of her daughter.

She was born June 15th, 1931 in Leavenworth sharing her birthday with both her parents Elizabeth E.(Patterson) and Ralph S. Matthews.

Jean attended St. Paul Lutheran Church and School where she received the rite of Baptism & was Confirmed. She attended Leavenworth High School graduating in 1949. She completed studies at Miss Templeton.s School of Cosmetology & received her license in 1950.

Her career path was long & varied ending with her retirement from the Leavenworth Public School System.

She was married to Charles A. Sedlock May 22nd, 1980 he preceded her in death in 1993 .

A long time member of Trinity Lutheran Church she was active in church & Sunday School until her health limited her activity. Jean was a member of several social groups after retirement & enjoyed her friends & being active. She had a smile for everyone and never met a stranger.

She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant brother Ralph,Jr. and two sisters; Helena Cliff & Janet Fulk.

Jean is survived by three daughters; Jackie Harp Sedlock (Tom), Leavenworth, Jennifer Harp Ray, Lenexa and Kimberly Gause Tucker, Leavenworth, one son; Harold L. Harp,Jr. (Becky), San Diego, CA.

She is also survived by eight grandchildren; Scott Sedlock (Elizabeth), Overland Park, Courtney Sedlock Fitzgerald (Brendan), Leavenworth, Kirsten Sedlock, Orlando, FL., Ashley Ray, Lenexa, Lauren & Brett Tucker, Leavenworth, Lori Harp Balog (Gra), Chino Hills, CA. and Kathryn Harp, San Diego, CA.

Also surviving are six great-grandchildren; Jameson and Daniel Fitzgerald, Leavenworth, Tanner and Tori Balog, Chino Hills, CA., Eva and Daycee Rodriguez, San Diego, CA., a brother-in-law Gilbert Fulk plus many nieces & nephews.

The family would like to thank Dr. K. McBratney, Odyssey Hospice and the many family and friends who assisted in care and provided meals and emotional and spiritual support during our Mother/Grandmothers final months.

Family will receive friends 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. Sunday, March 6, 2011 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2101 10th Ave. Leavenworth, KS. Funeral Service will be Monday, March 7, 2011 at the Trinity Lutheran Church at 10:30 A.M. with burial at the Mt. Muncie Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials to Odyssey Hospice & Trinity Lutheran Church.

Michelle Leigh Douthitt, 23, of Tucson, Arizona passed away February 20, 2011. She was born May 25, 1987 to Thomas M. Douthitt and Lisa R. Spellman Douthitt in Incirlik, Turkey. Michelle graduated from Cienega High School in May of 2005 and served the United States Air Force for two years. Michelle completed her Associates Degree in Science in 2011 and was planning on pursuing a career as a Dentist. Michelle leaves her parents, Thomas M and Lisa R Douthitt, two siblings, Megan E Leiss of Jacksonville, NC and Laura K. Douthitt, of Tucson, AZ; three nieces, Haleigh, Brianna and Kaylee Ann; one nephew, Wyatt; Grandparents, Thomas L and Jacqueline K Douthitt of Leavenworth KS, Raymond E and Donna L Spellman of Fort Worth TX; Great-Grandmother, Laura L Pinion of Fort Worth, TX and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation will be held at Davis Funeral Chapel, Monday, February 28, 2011 between 5pm-8pm. Services will be held on March 1, 2011 at 1:30pm at St. Pauls Episcopal Church, Leavenworth, KS. Michelle will be laid to rest at the Leavenworth National Cemetery following the church service.

R. Vaughn Kimbrough, Born May 5, 1927 to Mary Evelyn (Jensen) and Charles L. Kimbrough in Clay County Kansas, went to be with the Lord on February 21, 2011. He had been at home with his wife and family by his side.

Vaughn accepted Christ as his savior at the age of 12 at the First Baptist Church in Clay Center. At this time he also started playing football, which remained a passion his entire life. Vaughn graduated from Clay Center High School in 1945, where he won the state championship in the low hurdles. He enlisted to service in the United States Navy on April 12, 1945, the day Franklin D. Roosevelt died. He was fond of telling stories of his Navy career and especially the fact that he crossed the Pacific ten times on the USS La Salle.

He attended Ottawa University, where he ran track and played football. He graduated from Ottawa University in 1951 with a Bachelors Degree. He received his Masters Degree from the University of Kansas in 1960. He was inducted into the Ottawa University Braves Hall of Fame in 1993.

While attending college, Vaughn met Patricia L. Warnock at an Ottawa City Celebration. They were married, November 6, 1949, at the Wellsville Methodist Church.

His teaching and coaching careers were at Havensville High School, Horton High School and Bonner Springs High School. While coaching football at Leavenworth High School for eleven years, he was the longest serving and most successful coach in Abeles Field history. He instilled toughness and desire in his players to develop a winning attitude. He enjoyed keeping in contact with former players and hearing of their accomplishments.

After retiring from teaching, he sold insurance and later real estate for Schanze Banks. In 1972 he started Vaughn Kimbrough Realty. In 1983, he started Kimbrough Construction and built many homes in the Leavenworth/Lansing area until 1999.

At the age of 56, he started competing in triathlons and competed for 20 years. He qualified for the U.S. National Triathlon team five times competing in the World Championships in Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Switzerland & England. He participated in 180 triathlons.

Vaughn was a member of the Leavenworth First Baptist Church for 53 years, serving on the Deacon board and various other boards. He was ordained a Deacon in January 1997. He was a past member of the American Legion Byron H. Mehl Post No.23, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 55 and The United States Navy Memorial.

He especially enjoyed traveling with his wife to compete in triathlons, spending time with his family, reading, watching football and attending his grandchildren.s athletic events. He would often ride his bicycle to KU football games and to his childhood swimming pool in Clay Center. He was a much loved husband, father, grandfather and brother. He adored his grandchildren and cherished every moment he spent with them. He will eternally remain in our hearts for his love, devotion, faith in God, kindness and strength.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Dr. Donald Kimbrough. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife of 61 years, Patricia; one son, Rick Kimbrough (Jamie) of Leavenworth, two daughters; Jill Re. (Bruce) and Gina Zwickel (David) of Overland Park, KS. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren; Jay Kimbrough, Kansas City, MO, Carly Kimbrough, Oakland, CA, Tyler, Hunter and Austin Re. and Morgan, Joseph and Sydney Zwickel, all of Overland Park, KS. Also surviving are two brothers and their wives, Leon & Cheryl Kimbrough of Gladstone, MO, Bruce & Elizabeth Kimbrough of Dublin, TX; two sisters-in-law, Hazel Kimbrough of Clay Center, KS and Alma Warnock of Oerland Park, KS plus many nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank everyone who assisted with their loving care, kindness and support including St. Luke.s Hospice, Care Giving Because We Care and ResCare Homecare.

Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M to 8:00P.M on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at the First Baptist Church, 340 N. 13th Street, Leavenworth. The funeral service will be at 10:30 A.M on Thursday, February 24, 2011 at the First Baptist Church, 340 N. 13th Street, Leavenworth. The Reverend Dean Meyer officiating. Burial will follow at Leavenworth National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, c/o The First Baptist Church, 340 N. 13th Street, Leavenworth, Kansas, 66048.

Written messages may be forwarded to the family via the condolence page at davisfuneral@lvnworth.com

Hilda Highfill, 88, Atchison passed away Monday, February 21, 2011 at her home.

Hilda was born January 1, 1923 the daughter of Otto and Gertrude (Shockey) Pohl.

On August 4, 1941 she married Ben Highfill. They were married for almost 52 years. He preceded her in death in 1993.

Hilda.s greatest joy was her family and her home in the Oak Mills area where she lived all her life. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, traveling, playing Schafkopf, the casino, her dogs and cats, and visiting with friends. Hilda received many red bird gifts through the years. She belonged to the United Farm Wives, Atchison Hospice and served as a precinct committeewoman. Hilda was a giving person and will be sadly missed by those who knew her.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; one daughter Judy Hund; and one brother, Henry Pohl.

Hilda is survived by her son Nelson Highfill (Mary),Atchison; one son-in-law Henry Mike Hund, Alabama; one brother Nelson Pohl, Washington; four grandchildren Brenda Lee (Charlie),Virginia; Ben Hund (Leslie), Texas; Neil Highfill (Jessica),Atchison; Shane Highfill, Atchison and seven great grandchildren Danielle and Brandon Lee, Kaylee and Tori Hund, Norman, Ben and Steven Highfill.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, February 24, 2011 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, February 25, 2011 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Burial will follow at Sunset Memory Gardens, Leavenworth. Memorial contributions may be given to Pleasant Ridge Elementary School for the purchase of music risers, or the Atchison Hospital Hospice.

Anita Ann Robinson, 51, Lenexa, passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2011. Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Friday, February 25, 2011 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, February 26, 2011 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 2552 Gillham Rd, Kansas City, MO.

Burial will be held in Mount Muncie Cemetery.

Sidney (Sid) Zuburg, 84 of Leavenworth, KS passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at Medical Lodge of Leavenworth. The family wishes to thank all of those caring individuals at Medical Lodge Nursing Home in Leavenworth who provided him with such exceptional care during the time that he was there.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. Friday, February 11, 2011 at Leavenworth Baptist Church, 803 S. Broadway.

Funeral service will begin at 10:00 A.M. Friday, February 11, 2011 at the Leavenworth Baptist Church.

Sid was born in Chicago, IL February 17, 1926 to Joseph and Adela Zuburg. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Emil and Albert Zuburg, and his sister Fay.

He served two years in the US Navy during WWII. He later enlisted in the Army and served until his retirement in 1966. Following his retirement from the Army he worked at Kansas State Correctional Center and retired after 24 years of service.

Sid is survived by his wife of 61 years, Elsie Girlean (Williams) Zuburg, daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda and Doug Peck of Olathe, KS; daughter and son-in-law , Karen and Ty Schwertfeger of Wichita, KS; son and daughter-in-law Richard and Jeannie Zuburg of Raleigh, NC and son, Harry Zuburg of Leavenworth, one sister Wilma McAvoy of Albuquerque. He is also survived by two step-grandsons, Brent and Patrick Steele, seven grandchildren: Christian Zuburg and Alisa Zuburg Dean of Raleigh, NC; Sydney and Allison Peck of Olathe, KS, Lydia, Luke and Levi Schwertfeger of Wichita, KS and six great-grandchildren.

The family suggests that in lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the Leavenworth Baptist Church Memorial Fund. Sid was a charter member of the church and had been very active in the life of the church since its beginning in 1959.

Davis Funeral Chapel is entrusted to the arrangements.

Smith, William E., "Bill", 87, of Andover died Feb. 5. He was born in Leavenworth Feb. 4, 1924, the son of Charles E. Smith and Ethel Starnes Smith. He married Ursula I. Marley in 1948 in Leavenworth. He graduated from Leavenworth High School and attended UMKC. He served in the Army Air Corps during WWII from 1942 to 1946 with most of his service on Attu in the Aleutians Islands. He received a commission after leaving the regular service and remained in the USAF Reserves until retiring in 1984. Bill retired from the U.S. Penitentiary, Leavenworth in 1978, he had previously worked at the U.S. Penitentiary, Alcatraz, CA. After retirement he worked in several youth programs for the county and state. He belonged to the following organizations: The American Legion, VFW, ROA, Federal Prison Retirees Association, Alcatraz Alumni Association, Air Force Association.

He was devoted to his wife Ursula for 62 years. Other survivors include daughter Karen (Smith) Terry, husband Pat and grandsons Ryan and Evan. Visitation is Wednesday Feb. 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Davis Funeral Chapel. Funeral Mass is Thursday, Feb. 10 at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph.s Catholic Church. Internment is at the Leavenworth National Cemetery following the service.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph.s Parish, 306 N. Broadway, Leavenworth, KS 66048 and Leavenworth Animal Welfare Society Inc., PO Box 498, Leavenworth, KS 66048.

Freda M. Guill 90, Leavenworth, KS went to be with the Lord Sunday January 3, 2011.

Freda was born May 16, 1920 in Mena, Ark. She joined the Women.s Army Corp in 1944 and served until 1945. She worked at Select Products and retired from Hallmark in 1984.

Freda married Francis Ray Guill July 3, 1944 He preceded her in death as well as two sons Kenneth and Tommy.

Survivors include three daughters, Doris Shelton, Linda Bergman and Margie Allen. Six sons, Garland Guill, Randall, Jerry, Gary, Larry and Brian J. Also six grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, one sister Virgina Ingram of Lake of the Ozarks one brother Marion Ellis Little of Battiest, Okhla. Visitation will be held at 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday, February 7, 2011 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Funeral Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Meredith Nadine Jones, 87, Leavenworth, KS passed away Saturday, February 5, 2011 at Cushing Memorial Hospital.

She was born January 20, 1924 in Leavenworth, KS the daughter of Vernon Ray and Ruth Viola (Parsons) Swearingen. On November 26, 1953 in Leavenworth, KS she married Emmett Lee Jones. He preceded her in death on December 9, 1995. She was also preceded in death by an infant daughter Jacqueline Jones, one brother, Dale Swearingen and two sisters, Rita Rounda and Lucille Scott.

She is survived by four children, Meredith Ann Williams (Dale) and Juliana Drake (David) of Leavenworth, KS, Emmett Lee Jones, Jr. (Mona) Commerce, MI and Darryl M. Jones (Tesa) Houston, TX, one brother, Vernon Ray Swearingen, Jr., Lamesa, TX, two sisters, Lynn Weaver, Bartlesville, OK and Joanne Chambers, Leavenworth, KS, nine grandchildren, Michelle Crosby and Tammy White, Leavenworth, KS, Maj. Matthew Drake, M.D., Honolulu, HI, Christopher Drake, Kansas City, MO, Jeffrey Drake, Leavenworth, KS, Derek McKay, Kurt McKay, and Troy Emmett Jones, Commerce, MI and Kristen Willars, Houston, TX, five great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

Meredith was lifelong resident of Leavenworth and long time member of Pilgrim Community Chruch, Leavenworth. She graduated from Leavenworth High School in 1942. She was employed at North American Aviation, Inc. of Kansas as Inspector Assembly General during World War II and attended fight school there. She worked in food service at the Veterans Hospital, North Broadway and Muncie Elementary Schools in Leavenworth and later as Food Service Supervisor at Cushing Memorial Hospital. She retired in 1988 after 20 years of service to the hospital. Meredith was an avid reader who enjoyed numerous crafts including dying and spinning wool, knitting and sewing. Aside from spending time with her family, perhaps her favorite pastime was watching KU basketball games.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Funeral service will be held 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at the funeral chapel. The Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Nicks will officiate. Burial will follow in the Mount Muncie Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be given to Pilgrim Community Church, 5th and Arch, Leavenworth, KS, 66048. Condolences may be sent to davisfuneral@lvnworth.com.

Robert A. Cairns, Leavenworth, 89, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at the V.A. Medical Center of Leavenworth as the result of a stroke. Bob was born to Andrew J. and May G. Cairns on May 20, 1921.

He was a lifelong resident of Leavenworth and retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 35 years of service.

He served his country in the European Theater in WWII, Company H, 378th Infantry, 95th Infantry Division and retired as a Captain in the U.S. Army Reserve.

He was a member of American Legion Post 23 and a life member of V.F.W. Post #56.

He married Wilma Ann Clements on May 28, 1946. She preceded him in death in 1997.

He was also preceded in death by a son, Francis J. Cairns in 1991, one infant son and one infant daughter.

Bob is survived by one son, Michael Cairns, of Paola, Kansas. Visitation will be held from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. Monday, February 7, 2011 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Graveside service will be held at 2:30 P.M. Monday, February 7, 2011 at the Leavenworth National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to the Shriners Hospitals for Children.

Harold L. Baldwin, Leavenworth passed away Friday, January 28, 2011. Harold was born May 16,1926 in Wyco West, Virginia the son of Basil and Texie (Cole) Baldwin.

On July 31, 1948 he married Magdalene Farley at the Fort Leavenworth Chapel. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in October 1944. During his service he received the following awards: Combat Infantry Bar, Combat Infantry Badge, two Bronze Stars and the Victory Medal. He served during WWII and the Korean War.

He retired from the U.S. Army in 1965 by a 2 Star General. He worked at Kansas Correctional Institution in Lansing KS then transferred to the womens KS State Industrial Farm. He also worked for the Federal Correctional Prison at Leavenworth Kansas for 20 years and retired in 1990.

Harold is survived by his two children Carol Swann (Robert Jr.), Wayne Baldwin (Sarah Powers), daughter-in-law Krystal Baldwin, seven grandchildren and four great- grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his son Earl Baldwin.

Visitation will be held Sunday, January 30, 2011 from 4:00 P.M. 6:00 P.M. at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Graveside service with full military honors will be held at 12:30 P.M. Monday, January 31, 2011 at the Leavenworth National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society.

Marguerite B. Strange, Leavenworth, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2011 at her home surrounded by family.

She was born November 3, 1921 in Carbondale, KS. to Willard and Marie Perry Moore. She married Elton Strange June 1939 and they moved to Leavenworth in 1941, they later divorced.

Marguerite worked for the City of Leavenworth for 29 years, as Secretary to the Mayor then City Clerk for 21 years, after retirement was elected City Commissioner for 6 years and Mayor in 1992-1993. She enjoyed her work for the city and for the citizens of Leavenworth. She was helpful in the planning and getting Federal Funding for 20th Street traffic way and the new Fire Stations, was the correspondent with the city of Wagga Wagga after the Sister affiliation was started by Mayor Jack Mitchell. She was a member of First City Museum, Hospice of Leavenworth, and fifty year plus member of Byington Chapter Order of Eastern Star.

She enjoyed her family including baby sitting the grandchildren. Her hobbies were traveling, gardening, fishing and bread baking. After retiring Marguerite became an active volunteered. She worked with the Leavenworth Chapter of American Cancer Society for 28 years Chairing Relay, driving patients to appointments and Chaired the golf tournament. Selected Citizen of the year by the Leavenworth-Lansing Chamber of Commerce, Volunteer of the year by Leavenworth Main Street and Kansas Main Street. She received the Paul Harris Fellow award from Rotary. While she was City Clerk, she was Acting City Manager for 3 months during the search for a Manager of the newly formed Commission/Manager Government.

While City Clerk she was elected to serve as President of City Clerks and Finance Officers Association of Kansas, served on several committees of International Institute of Municipal Clerks. Was awarded the Quill Award, an honor for Municipal Clerks who distinguished themselves by making a significant contribution to their community, their state to IIMC and their peers. She completed the educational requirements prescribed for certification and awarded the title of Certified Municipal Clerk by IIMC. She was member of First Presbyterian Church and served on the Board of Elders, on Board of Main Street.

She was preceded in death by her parents, infant son J.W. Strange, brother Ralph Moore, sisters Marjorie Raff and Mary Helen Moore. Suriving are her children Patricia & James Wells, Michael & Lisa Strange, Mark & Liz Thelen, grandchildren Stacey & Tom Byers, Michelle McDaniel, Carly & Hannah Strange, Gregory, Victoria and Philip Thelen, sisters, Marilyn Riley, Marlene Keck and Marloyane McCarter, brothers, Bill Moore, Richard Moore and Glenn Moore, eight nieces and 14 nephews. Visitation will be held from 5:30 P.M to 8 P.M Tuesday, February1, 2011 at the First Presbyterian Church.Funeral service will be held 11:00 A.M Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at the church. Burial will follow in the Sunset Memory Gardens Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to the First Presbyterian Church, First City Museum or Hospice of Leavenworth.

Harry Ivan Fuqua passed on January 24, 2011 after an extended illness.

Harry was born August 17, 1921 to William F. A. Fuqua and Lennie Irene (Foote) Fuqua of Macksville Kansas. He was the third of seven children.

Harry joined the U.S. Army in 1942. He served in the European Theater during World War II and in the Korean Conflict. He retired as a Chief Warrant Officer 3 from the Signal Corps in 1962.

On December 4, 1943 he married Ruth E. Boley. Together they had 3 children. Harry and Ruth later divorced.

Harry married Patricia I. Hunt in 1975. She survives of the home.

Harry was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Harry Jr. as well as two brothers, Bill and Calvin.

Survivors include his wife, Patricia; a son, Michael Fuqua (Catherine) of Lawrence; a daughter, Linda Fuqua of McLouth; a step-daughter Susan Fevurly (Harold) and (grand)daughter; brothers Clarence, Bob and Bruce Fuqua; and sister Marie Hager.

Visitation will be Monday January 31 from Noon to 1:30 with services following immediately at Davis Funeral Chapel. Internment will be at Leavenworth National Cemetery at 2:30.

Memorials may be sent to the American Red Cross or Leavenworth Animal Welfare Society.

Sam J. Driscoll, 86, Leavenworth, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at his home with family at his side.

Sam was born June 25, 1924 in Leavenworth the son of Jim and Jessie Driscoll.

Survivors include his loving angel Mary Welch, his children LeRoy Driscoll, Sandra Driscoll, Billy Driscoll, Rocky Allen, Jerry Martell, Jesse Driscoll, Terry Driscoll, Travis Driscoll, 26 Grandchildren, 13 Great Grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Sam was preceded in death by his son Sam J. Driscoll, Jr., grandson Jesse E. Driscoll, four brothers and three sisters.

Sam was former co-owner of a local taxi company, owned and operated Sams Place in Easton.

He had a deep fondness for horses and was a true cowboy at heart. He was Grandpa to everyone.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. 8:00 P.M. Monday, January 31, 2011 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Celebration of Life will be held 11:00 A.M. Tuesday February 1, 2011 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be given to Sunflower Health Care, 112 S. Main St., Lansing, Kansas 66043.

Margaret M. Gwartney, 89 of Leavenworth Kansas died January 19, 2011 at Heritage Village Platte City Mo. She was born January 9, 1922 to Louis and Elizabeth Giese LaMay in Leavenworth Ks and attended school locally to include the University of St. Mary College. Her passions in life were her family, singing and religion as a devout member of St. Paul.s Episcopal Church. Margaret is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Delbert Gwartney and a daughter Kathleen LaMay Alexander. She is survived by granddaughter Kim L Alexander Wood Frisco Tx, a grandson James E Alexander Jr Pembroke Ma two great grand-children, 6 great-great grand children, along with a number of nieces, nephews and their families. The funeral will be held 10:00 AM Tuesday, January 25, 2011at St. Pauls Episcopal Church 209 N 7th Str Leavenworth Ks burial following at Mt. Muncie Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Davis Funeral Chapel 6th and Shawnee Sts Leavenworth Ks. Memorials to St. Paul.s Episcopal Church or donor.s choice.

Joseph William Reindl, aka Joe Reindl, went to rest until called again by our Lord, Sunday January 16, 2011 at the family home in Leavenworth, Kansas.

Joe was born August 2, 1929 in Leavenworth, Kansas, the son of George D. Reindl and Edna Ruth (Koker) Reindl. Mary JoAnn (Becker) Reindl, his bride since February 11, 1961 survives him of the home, in addition to sons, William B. Reindl (Penny) and Walter J. Reindl (Kim), also of the Leavenworth community, seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren and cousins; Rose Marie (Reindl) Schultes of Overland Park and William Robert O Herron of San Diego, California.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents, older brother, John Reindl and son, Lewis Kelly Rothman Reindl.

The United States Army (1951-1953, Cpl (t) 361st MP Co Corps - Hawaii) and Department of Justice Bureau of Federal Prisons (Correctional Counselor) operating in Leavenworth, Kansas had the honor of his continuing service. Joes personal service and involvement extended beyond the Metro area. He was active in St. Joseph Church/Parish and St. Joseph Society of Lea venworth, Kansas, the Fraternal Order of Eagles , the American Legion , Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 200 and the Aircraft Owners and Pilot Association.

These are just some of the facts that make up a life, Joe Reindls life, but they only show a small part of who he was. He was a free spirit, always dreaming of travel and adventure, in part illustrated by his love of aviation. Yet the true mark of a Man is a person that can put aside personal dreams to meet the challenges of responsibility to family, putting aside his dreams so the dreams of others could be born.

Visitation will be Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at Davis Funeral Chapel from 6:00 until 8:00 pm, with the rosary beginning promptly at 6:00 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 20, 2011, at St. Joseph Church, with burial following at Mount Calvary Cemetery.

Memorial contributions should be directed to the Leavenworth County Animal Welfare Society.

Glenn A. Carpenter, 55, Leavenworth, KS passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at Cushing Hospital, Leavenworth, KS.

Glenn was born in Malone, New York on April 26, 1955 the son of Clarence Hutchins and Jean (Pybus) Carpenter.

He graduated from Salmon River Central School in Fort Covington, New York in 1973. He served from 1973 to 1977 in the United States Navy, served in the Air Force Reserves, and in the Army Reserve Band.

Glenn married Susy Slemons on July 26,1986 in Fairfax, MO. Glenn was a contracting officer with Veteran.s Administration for 39 years. He retired in December of 2010. Glenn was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Leavenworth, sang in the Sanctuary Choir and played Bass Trombone in the Brass Ensemble. He was also a member of the New Vintage Big Band and the Leavenworth Community Band. He enjoyed outdoors and landscaping.

Glenn is survived by his wife Susy, son Ezra and daughter Lane of the home, one sister and brother-in-law, Marilyn and Bruce Fegley of Johnstown, New York, one brother and sister -in-law- Henry and Bonnie Carpenter of Norwich, New York, and a niece and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Helen Carpenter.

There will be a private Memorial service for the family at the First United Methodist Church, Leavenworth, KS.

Memorial contributions may be given to the First United Methodist Church, 5th and Chestnut, Leavenworth, KS 66048.

Arrangements are through the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Mildred A. Burns, 89, Lansing, KS passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at St. John Hospital.

Mildred was born September 15, 1921 in Lockwood, Missouri the daughter of Charles Robert and Delia Ann (York) Steeley.

On November 8, 1942 she married Norris C. .Bob. Burns. He preceded her in death in 1991.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, two sisters Gladys Englert and Sylvia Farmer and two brothers Charles and Cecil Steeley.

She is survived by one special niece Cecilia M. Steeley and many other nieces and nephews.

Mildred enjoyed playing bingo with her friends at Twin Oaks and going to the casino.

Graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, January 14, 2011 at the Leavenworth National Cemetery.

Davis Funeral Chapel is entrusted to the arrangements.

Ernest E. "Buck" Fitzpatrick, 66, Leavenworth, KS passed away Sunday, January 9th, 2011 at his home. He was born November 19, 1944 in Mound City, MO the son of E.E. "Pat" and Doris Fitzpatrick.

Buck was a 1962 graduate of Easton High School. Following graduation he enlisted and served in the United States Air Force. While serving in Grand Forks, ND he met his future wife, Diane. They later wed on October 18, 1969. He worked in telecommunications for 37 years before retiring in 2006.

He is survived by his wife, Diane, two sons, Mike, his wife Jamie, Jesse and his wife Brindy of Lawrence, KS, his sister, Evelyn of Topeka and five grandchildren, Lauren, Michael, Asher, Anina, and Shea.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Doris Ann and Joyce.

The family will receive friends from 5 P.M. to 8 P.M Thursday, January 13, 2011 at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 A.M Friday, the 14th of January at St. Joseph of the Valley Church, 31151 207th St., Leavenworth with Fr. Richard McDonald Officiating.

Memorial contributions may be given to Hospice of Leavenworth.

Lela Niemann, of Farley, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 6th, at the age of 90. Lela was born on March 23, 1920, in Platte County and lived her entire long and happy life there. She was very active in St. John's Church in Farley, including the Ladies Guild and Vacation Bible School. She worked for Farley State Bank and later for the Law Offices of James W. Farley. Lela was also a volunteer for many years at Cushing Hospital in Leavenworth, and was honored there as Volunteer of the Year. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Edmund "Pete" Niemann. They were married November 19, 1943, in St. John's and lived in Farley their entire married life, in the home that was maintained by Lela until her death. She is also preceded in death by her sister, Annabelle Pitcher Campbell. She is survived by two brothers, Bill and Bud Pitcher, both of Kansas City, by her nieces, Deborah and Stephanie Campbell, Jeri Reed, Janie Pitcher, Mindy Perry, and Penny Easterwood, and her nephew Scot Campbell, as well as nine great nieces and nephews and one great-great niece. Lela was an inspiration to all who knew her and will be missed by her many friends in Platte County and Leavenworth.

Visitation is will be held 9:00am to noon on Saturday, January 8th at St. John's Lutheran Church on Main St. in Farley. Followed by services at 1:00pm Saturday at St.John's, with interment following in Sunset Memory Gardens Cemetery, Leavenworth, Kansas. Davis Funeral Chapel entrusted with service.

Elsie E. Yunghans, 82, living in Piper, KS for 50 years, then moving to the Stockton, MO area for 12 years, currently living in Olathe, KS. Elsie was born November 29, 1928 in Seneca, KS the daughter of Clarence and Louise (Locker) Sherrard.

On January 9, 1949 in Seneca, KS she married Richard A. Yunghans of Piper, KS.

Elsie is survived by her husband of 62 years, Richard A. Yunghans, her children, Edith, Sandra, Nancy, and Richard , nine grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.

Elsie was preceded in death by her grandson, Chris Fry and two sisters. Elsie worked for the State of Kansas, in Wyandotte County, as a secretary. She was the president of the Piper PTA, vice president of the Wyandotte County PTA.

She was a member of the Wallula Christian Church, Lansing, KS and attended the Wyandotte County Christian Church in Kansas City, KS00 for many years. Elsie was a member of the Eastern Star.

Elsie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and will be dearly missed by her family.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Friday, Jan. 7, 2011 at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 531 Shawnee St., Leavenworth, KS. 66048. Funeral service will be held 10 A.M. Saturday, Jan, 8, 2011 at the funeral chapel. Interment will follow in the Mt. Muncie Cemetery, Lansing, KS.

Memorial contributions may be given to Shriners Hospital or Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care in care of the Davis Funeral Chapel.

George Jack Eugene Vornholt, 86, of Leavenworth, KS passed away on Monday, January 3rd, at his daughters home in Tonganoxie, KS. Jack was born on May 6th, 1924 in Leavenworth, KS, the son of Herbert and Wanda Huffman Vornholt. Jack married Mary Elizabeth Betty Nieman on August 12th, 1945. She preceded him in death in 1995.

Jack was a mechanic his whole life. He co-owned and operated McGraw and Vornholt Auto Service in Leavenworth from May 6th, 1963 until his retirement in 1984. After retirement he worked at Davis Funeral Chapel for over 20 years. He was also a member of the Eagles.

He is survived by three children, Susan (Michael) Desch of East Moline, IL, Gerald (Susan) Vornholt of Mayetta, KS, Judy Wolf (Michael Jarvis) of Tonganoxie, KS; nine grandchildren, Shelby (Justin) Martin, Jason Wolf, Sarah Wolf, Andrew Desch, Joseph Desch, Katie (Jason) Moss, Carley (David) Rogers, Nicholas Jarvis (Melissa Spicher), Cole Vornholt; six great-grandchildren, Christian (Crysany) Weaver, Jade and Denna Martin, Sydney Moss, Gage and Kiley Rogers; two great-great grandchildren, Jayden and Rylee Weaver, and a third expected the end of January.

He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers, Herbert Jr., Robert, James and Kenneth.

Visitation will be Wednesday, January 5th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Davis Funeral Chapel.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Thursday, January 6th at Davis Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at Mt Muncie Cemetery.

Send memorial donations to Kansas City Hospice in lieu of flowers.

Matthew Theodore Patzwald, 34, Leavenworth, KS passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at his home.

Matthew was born August 10, 1976 in Leavenworth the son of Gary L. and Elizabeth J. (Hamm) Patzwald.

Matthew is survived by his campanion Bernadette Leon, daughter, Madison Jacobs-Patzwald, sons, Lucus Patzwald and Cole Patzwald, his mother, Elizabeth J. Patzwald, his brother, William (Kimberly) Patzwald, Jeremiah and Evan Leon, several uncles, aunts, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, Gary L. Patzwald, sisters, Kathleen and Katherine Patzwald, cousin, Danny Beaman and his grandparents, Joseph and Alene Hamm and Richard and Annette Patzwald.

He will be deeply missed by those who knew him.

Matthew was a construction worker and a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church.

Memorial service is is 10:00am on Monday, January 3 at Rock of Ages Church 1017 Randolph.

Davis Funeral Chapel is entrusted to the arrangements.

Helen Lucille Hein, 88, of Leavenworth, KS passed away on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2010, at Medicalodge in Leavenworth. Helen was born on February 3, 1922, in Roundup, Montana, the daughter of Jesse and Martha Erck Crosmer.

Helen received all of her schooling in Miles City, MT; after graduation from business college, she moved to Chicago for the first of several positions she held as a civil servant during World War II. After transferring to a job in Seattle, she met Wayne Hein, a seaman from Iowa who attended church where she was worshipping. They were married on March 17, 1946, at Trinity English Lutheran Church in Miles City, MT. Much of their married life was spent in Waterloo, IA; they moved to Leavenworth in 1985. Wayne preceded her in death in 2005.

She is survived by two daughters, Connie (John, Jr.) Denney of Leavenworth and Rebecca (Richard) Nolan of Piedmont, CA. Other survivors include her sister, Clara Mae Olsen, of Silverdale, WA.; five grandchildren, Carol (Shawn) Jones-Crall, Mark (Becky) Denney, Martha Denney Brackney, Brian (Shannon) Jones, Matthew Denney and one step-grandchild, Robert (Cheryl) Nolan; seven great-grandchildren, Justin and Caleb Denney, Nicholas, Ryan, Faith and Samantha Brackney, Trevin Jones, and three step-great-grandchildren, Jennifer and Austin Crall and Adam Nolan; six nieces and nephews and Jordan Long. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Ruth Taylor.

Helen began serving as a church musician when she was 13 years old; she played for worship services in every place she lived. She continued that ministry through the late 1990.s at Trinity Lutheran Church in Leavenworth. She trained countless young students in her many years as a piano teacher. She was an active member of Lutheran Women.s Missionary League in both the Iowa East and Kansas Districts of the Lutheran Church.Missouri Synod; at the time of her death, she was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church & School, and of the St. Paul Lutheran Ladies Aid in Leavenworth.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 29, 2010 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M at St. Paul Lutheran Church.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 P.M. Thursday, December 30, 2010 at St. Paul Lutheran Church.

Burial will follow at the Leavenworth National Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to St. Paul Lutheran Church, 311 North 7th, Leavenworth, KS. 66048.

Davis Funeral Chapel is entrusted to the arrangements.

Shirley Jane Underwood Auchard, age 91 passed away December 16, 2010, in Springfield, IL. She was born May 20, 1919 to Courtney N. and Lila Chalfant Underwood on their farm in Atchison County, KS. She and Oliver C. Auchard, Jr. were married in Athens, GA, in 1942.

She is survived by two sisters, Hope Underwood, Sun City, AZ, Gail Grill, Denver, CO and by four children, Gary Auchard (Martha) Leavenworth, KS, Judy Floyd (Ted), Lees Summit, MO, Janet Blain (Les), Springfield, IL, Brent Auchard, Topeka, KS, along with ten grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren as well as numerous step grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Oliver C. Auchard, Jr., one son, Oliver C. Auchard, III, two grandchildren, and her brother Courtney Underwood, Jr.

Funeral services will be held at Davis Funeral Chapel, Leavenworth, KS. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 PM December 21, and the memorial service December 22, at 10:00 A.M. Burial will take place at Mount Vernon Cemetery, Atchison, KS following the service. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association in lieu of flowers.

Larry V. Fevurly, 71, Leavenworth passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at his home surrounded by family.

Larry was born October 14, 1939 in Leavenworth the son of James Leroy and Opal Rose (Asbury) Fevurly.

Survivors include two sons Gary (Wendy) Fevurly and Steve (Tracey) Fevurly both of Leavenworth, four grandchildren Derek Fevurly, Matthew, William and Kathryn Smith, five great grandchildren, one sister Pearl (Kenny) McEvoy and ex wife Mary Fevurly. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother James Leroy. Larry retired from Hallmark Cards after 38 years of service.

He was an avid collector of farm tractors and enjoyed going to tractor shows.

He served in the U.S. Army and Army National Guard from 1959 to 1966. He was a lifetime member of Fraternal Order of Eagles #55.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Friday, December 10, 2010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, December 11, 2010 at 10:30 A.M. at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Alzheimer.s Society.

Patricia Jo Wynkoop, 59, Lansing, KS passed away Saturday, December 4, 2010 at Providence Medical Center, Kansas City, KS.

Patricia was born March 9, 1951 in Hiawatha, KS the daughter of Chester and Doris (Holiday) Jamvold. On March 20, 1980 she married Clyde A. Rusty Wynkoop.

Patricia is survived by her husband, Clyde A. Rusty Wynkoop, Lansing, KS, two sons, Michael L. McCullough, Leavenworth and Kenneth A. McCullough, Lansing, daughter-in-law, Jennie McCullough, two step-daughters, Shelley Kincaid and Stacie Wynkoop, step-son, Adam Dusty Wynkoop, one brother, Ron Jamvold, Denton, KS, one sister, Jeanie Hall, Rossville, KS, twelve grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Patricia worked for the Department of Corrections as records manager. She was a member of the American Corrections Association and a member of St. Martin Lutheran Church, Kansas City, KS.

Memorial Service will be held 3 P.M. Thursday, December 9, 2010 at St. Martin Lutheran Church, 13849 Hollingsworth Rd., Kansas City, KS, 66109. The Rev. Mark C. Fischer will officiate.

Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society in Pats name.

Ferne E. Theel, 86, Leavenworth, KS passed away Friday, December 3, 2010 at Tonganoxie Nursing Home, Tonganoxie, KS.

Ferne was born May 8, 1924 in Cedar Falls, IA the daughter of Fred and Minnie (Wiederanders) Lawrence. On December 15, 1951 in Leavenworth, KS she married Elmer D. Theel, he preceded her in death on November 16, 1984. She was also preceded in death by three brothers.

Ferne is survived by her daughter Gwen M. Goodloe and son-in-law John, Leavenworth, two sons, David L. Theel and daughter-in-law LeAnna, Borger, TX and Kevin A. Theel, Leavenworth, KS, grandchildren, Carrie Carnoali, Andrew Theel, Kimberli Theel and Kelsey Theel, great-grandchildren, Adriana Carnoali and Gabrielle Carnoali.

Ferne worked for civil service. After thirty years of civil service employment she worked part time in the St. Paul Lutheran Church office.

She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, member of the Ladies Auxiliary at the Church, sang in the church choir, rang bells in the church bell choir, attended various bible classes, she enjoyed traveling in the United States and abroad. She was an active board member of the local Thrivent organization. She enjoyed writing childrens books.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M Tuesday, December 7, 10 at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Funeral service will be held 10 A.M. Wednesday, December 8, 10 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 7th & Miami St, Leavenworth, KS. Burial will follow in the Sunset Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to St. Paul Lutheran Church.

Gwendolyn Clark Mouhlas, 90, of Leavenworth, Kansas passed away in Cimarron Pointe Care Center in Mannford, Oklahoma on Friday December 3, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband Peter Mouhlas.

She is survived by her children Eddie Domann and wife Deb, Caltonia, Nebraska; Peggy Meyers and husband B.J., Van Buren, Arkansas; Becky Bentley and husband Mac, Mannford, Oklahoma; Chris Mouhlas and wife Rosie, Leavenworth, Kansas and a very good friend Patti Tyler.

She has 10 grandchildren, Dean, William, Brad, Amy, Jill, Jason, Dana, Jenny, Walter, Taylor and 9 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, December 6, 2010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 531 Shawnee St., Leavenworth, Kansas. Mass of Catholic Christian burial will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will follow at 11 a.m. at Leavenworth National Cemetery.

A special thanks to Friendly Visitors Volunteers and Sister Arthel Cline and Eucharistic Ministers of St. Joseph Church and her many friends of Leavenworth.

In lieu of flowers donations made be made to the Catholic Charities at 716 North 5th Street, Leavenworth, Kansas 66048 or St. Joseph Catholic Church, 306 N. Broadway, Leavenworth, Kansas 66048.

Margaret A. Dickson, 92, of Leavenworth, KS passed away Friday, November 19, 2010.
Margaret was born July 16, 1918 in Jasper, MN the daughter of Julius and Mary (Cleppe) Buysse.

On December 31, 1949 she married William T. Dickson. He preceded her in death.
Margaret was also preceded in death by three brothers Carl, Earl, and Leroy Buysse.
She is survived by two daughters Linda K. Loreti of Leavenworth and Patricia A. Patton (Michael) of Lansing, a sister Lorraine Erickson, a brother Paul Buysse and four grandchildren Nicholas and Natalie Loreti and Justine and Jacob Patton.

Margaret moved to Leavenworth before World War II and worked at the Ft. Leavenworth Exchange and Gould Battery Factory. In 1943 she joined the staff at Leavenworth National Bank where she worked as a teller, proof machine operator, head teller, and bank bookkeeper. In 1976, she became the first woman vice president in the history of Leavenworth National Bank. She retired from the bank in 1983.

Margaret enjoyed bowling, traveling, cooking, dancing, and attending her grandchildren's many activities. Her easy smile will be truly missed.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at St. Joseph Church.

Memorial contributions may be given to Leavenworth County Meals on Wheels or to the Donor's choice.

Susan Hicks
57, Leavenworth
Susan (Sue) E. Hicks, 57 of Leavenworth, Kansas went to her eternal home with grace and dignity November 16, 2010 after a long illness.

Sue attended school in Leavenworth graduating in 1971 with many of her childhood friends. She is survived by her husband, Douglas M. Hicks of Leavenworth, Kansas, a daughter Nicole E. Feagins of Cleveland, Tennessee, a son, Brent J. Wardlow of Kansas City, three steps sons Curtis Hicks, Jeffery Hicks and Michael Hicks, Mother Viola Wolfe of Platte City, a brother of St. Joseph, Missouri, eight grandchildren and many other loved ones. Preceding her in death were her father, James Wolfe, a sister, Joann Faulk and a brother Eric Wolfe.

Sue loved to travel, the outdoors and gardening, she spent eighteen years working in food service for the school district in Leavenworth, she loved the children (she called them her babies) and the ladies she worked with, she will be missed by all those whose lives she touched.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 P.M. 5:00 P.M. Sunday, November 21, 2010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Funeral services will be held at 5:00 P.M. Sunday, November 21, 2010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society.

Donna Rae Keiser, 75, Kansas City, MO formerly of Leavenworth, KS passed away Friday, November 12, 2010 at her home.

Donna was born February 6, 1935 in Leavenworth the daughter of Charles A. and Jenny (Ramey) Hooper. She married Donald K. Keiser, he survives her at the home.

She is also survived by her children, Ron Nedwed and wife Sandy, Tim Nedwed and wife Sabrina and Kim Hancock and husband Tom, Donald B. Keiser, Leigh Keiser, Jeffrey Keiser, Jodi Smith and husband Tim, brother, Charles Hooper and wife Sandy, sister Charlene Badami and husband Ciro, aunt Mary Wright, 16 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter, Sara Keiser. Donna graduated from Stormont Vail School of Nursing, Topeka, Kansas. Donna's career was nursing, both as a surgical nurse and later as a nurse for the Leavenworth public schools and DeSoto Schools. Her greatest joy was her family and helping those who needed her. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Friends of Jesus church circle.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at Davis Funeral Chapel, 531 Shawnee St., Leavenworth, KS. Memorial service will be held at 10 A.M. Thursday, November 18, 2010 at the First United Methodist Church, 422 Chestnut St., Leavenworth, KS. Burial will follow in the Mount Muncie Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to Kendallwood Hospice, 2908 NW Vivion Road Riverside, MO 64150. A special thanks to Lori at Kendallwood Hospice.

CSM (Ret) Stephan LeRoy Laun-Hutchins, 63, Leavenworth, KS passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at K. U. Medical Center after a brave battle with Cancer.

Steve was born November 1, 1947 in Salt Lake City, UT the son of Royetta Kummer Walke. He was legally adopted at the age of 52 by his loving and devoted parents, Keith and Shirley Hutchins.

On August 8, 1981 he married Alice Kathleen Laun at the Memorial Chapel, Ft. Leavenworth, KS. She survives him.

He is also survived by his children Julie Jones (John Martinez), Leavenworth, Stephanie (Bill) Price, Basehor, Michele (Jared) Alton, Leavenworth and Stephan L. (Courtney) Laun, Abilene, KS, Grandchildren Shirley Jones, Kathleen Gillip, Kayla Jones, Tabitha Jones, Daniel Martinez, Willy Price, Jennifer Bellar, Adrienne Price, Jacob Price, Will Price, Austin DeMaranville, Rebeka DeMaranville , all of Leavenworth, and Shaylah and Dakota Laun of Abilene Ks, Great-grandchildren James Leo and Mykael Angelo Jones and Harvey and Paityn Gillip, his Mom Shirley Hutchins, Scammon, KS, three sisters, Pam Walke, Calif, Rilea Moyer, South Dakota, and Kat Ragsdale New Mexico and four brothers, Mike, Richard and Terry Walke of California and Paul Hutchins of Scammon, KS, many nieces and nephews and other family members.

Stephan was preceded in death by his Mother Royetta Kummer Walke and Dad Keith Hutchins, children Penny and Peggy Laun and siblings Freddy and Randy Walke, Kathryn Joyce and Jeanie Diane Hutchins. He graduated with his Associates Degree in Criminal Justice and his Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from Park University, Parkville, MO.

Stephan entered the US Army, 29 Aug, 1966 at the age of 18. He progressed through the ranks to retire as a CSM on 30 Nov 1988. Completing his tours of duty in Vietnam, Stuttgart Germany, Ft. Gordon GA and Fort Leavenworth Kansas. He was employed by the Kansas Department of Corrections as a Unit Team Manager, where he retired in 2009. He continued to volunteer at LCF until the time of his sickness. He enjoyed watching his grandson Will Wrastle, spending time with his grandkids and great grandkids and the Kansas City Chiefs. Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Sunday, November 14, 2010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday, November 15, 2010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Burial will follow in Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to the Leavenworth County Relay for Life in care of the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Special Thank you's go out to: Chaplain Don and Karen Almond, Jennifer Gum, Justin Colver, Phil Witt and the Leavenworth Police Dept, EMT's and Fire Department.

Words that sum up the life: He was his families Hero and will be deeply missed by them all!

A quote from Steve Im 63 years old, Ive lived my life and I have no regrets!

Everett West Sr.
84, Leavenworth

Everett F. West Sr., of Easton, Kansas passed away on Monday November 8th at Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas after a brave battle with cancer. He was born on November 2, 1926 in Elston Missouri, the son of Llyod F. West and Mary Belle Pace West. The family moved to Leavenworth, Kansas where he attended school and at the age of 17 he enlisted in the US Navy to fight in the war. he was discharged in November of 1944 and returned home where he learned his trade, he retired as a master carpenter. He met his wife Pauline E. Hewitt and married her on June 1, 1946. She was the love of his life. Together they raised a family of four boys and two girls who loved his very much. Everett was a wonderful husband and father. He is survived by his wife Pauline of the home, and his six children Everett West Jr. (Jane) of New Kirk, NM, Mary Ann Simpson (Martin) of Leavenworth, KS, Donna West of Leavenworth, KS Gale Charles WEst of the home, Mike West of Leavenworth, KS, and Don WEst Sr. (Joan) of Leavenworth, KS. He is also survived by six grandchildren Brad West, Angie West, Don West Jr., (Amanda), Dr. Jeffrey Simpson (Melissa), Dr. Justin Simpson (Shanna), Dan West and three great-grandchildren Jesse West, Colin West, Isabella West and honorary family member Maj. (Ret.) Mary Ann Glenn.

Everett is preceded in death by his father Lloyd West his mother Mary West, six brothers Arvil West, Wilbur West, Edward West, Lloyd Jr. West, Donie Ray West, Clifford West and three sisters Edith Gauger, Mary Ellen West, and Opal West. Also two stepbrothers Robert West, Harold West and two stepsisters Jacqueline West, Betty West and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, November 11, 2010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, November 12, 2010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Burial will follow at Mt. Muncie Cemetery.

Eric Michael Roland was born in Atchison, KS Friday November 13th 1980 to Phillip Gene Roland Jr and Mary Elizabeth (Hess) Roland. He was an extremely talented individual who loved cars, artwork and music. He left us too soon in a car accident November 4th 2010. He was preceded in death by maternal grandparents Harold and Dee Hess and a paternal grandfather James J Kimmel. He is survived by his parents Phillip Gene Roland Jr and Mary Elizabeth (Hess) Roland two younger sisters Kimberly Beth Roland and Samantha Lynn Roland a daughter Chloe Madeline Marie Stevenson and numerous family and friends. A visitation will be held at Davis Funeral Chapel 531 Shawnee Leavenworth , KS Wednesday November 10th 2010 from 4pm-8pm with a memorial service at 7pm. In lieu of flowers the family is asking that any memorials be placed in the care of the funeral home to help with the payment of funeral expenses.

Mr. Martin E. (Gene) Wendel, 90, of Leavenworth, Kansas, passed away November 2, 2010 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Funeral services will be at 10 am, Friday November 5, 2010 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2101 Tenth Ave, Leavenworth, Kansas, with Pastor Damian Synder officiating. The family will receive friends at Trinity Lutheran Church 6-8 pm. Thursday November 4.

Gene was born in Leavenworth, Kansas December 1, 1919, the son of Chris and Lena Wendel. He was raised in Leavenworth, Kansas. Gene graduated from Leavenworth High School, and also from the Moler School of Barbering in Kansas City. Gene owned and operated the Wendel Barber Shop in Leavenworth from 1949 until September 2010. The Kansas State Board of Barber Examiners listed Gene as the most senior, active barber in the State of Kansas until his recent death.

Gene married Virginia J. Langston on January 10th, 1942. He was drafted into the Army/Air Corps March 14th, 1942. He served with the Army/Air Corps Engineering and Operations Division, Stockton, California, during World War II. They lived in Stockton, California during his military enlistment, and then made their home in Leavenworth after being discharged from the service in 1945.

Gene was baptized into the Lutheran faith, attended St. Paul's Lutheran School, and was an active member of the Trinity Lutheran Church of Leavenworth, Kansas.

Gene was very active in the community. He was a lifetime member of both the Byron H. Mehl American Legion, Post 23, Leavenworth, and the Leavenworth Aerie #55 Fraternal Order of Eagles of Leavenworth. He served multiple years as Commander of the American Legion and was instrumental in starting the first Byron H. Mehl Sons of the American Legion, Squad No 23, in 1983 in Leavenworth. He serviced on the Finance Committee of the Fraternal Order of Eagles for many years.

Gene was an avid sportsman. He raised Brittany dogs at his home. He and his wife hunted, fished, camped, boated, and traveled in their RV. Gene also built a summer cabin along the Missouri River where family and friends regularly came to enjoy fishing and skiing.

In addition to sports, Gene loved simply being outdoors watching and feeding the birds in his large backyard. He was passionate about vegetable gardening. His quarter acre garden provided vegetables for family and friends for many years. Gene also liked to barbeque and cook. He was considered the "family cook." There was nothing he enjoyed more than cooking for his ever-growing family.

Gene is survived by his wife Virginia, daughter Peggy Ragland, son Martin (Marty) Wendel, both of Leavenworth, and his brother Fred Wendel of Lincoln, NB. Gene and Virginia have six grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his Father Chris, Mother Lena, sisters Helen Endriss of Leavenworth, and Dorothy Raymond, Wichita KS.

Memorials can be sent to Trinity Lutheran Church.

Davis Funeral Chapel is entrusted to the arrangements.

Michael J. Valencia, 37, passed away at his home in Leavenworth surrounded by family and friends on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 aftera ten month hard-fought battle with cancer.

Michael was born May 12, 1973 in St. Joseph, MO the son of Frank and Elizabeth Valencia.

He is survived by his wife, Megan, his children Miqueland Madisyn, his Mom Elizabeth, one sister Lisa M. Dorsel, five brothers Mark, Kevin, Chris, Matt and Joseph and his uncle John as well as many nieces,nephews, and cousins.

Michael was preceded in death by his Dad Frank, his Grandparents and his nephew Chad.

He graduated from Immaculata High School and attended Highland Community College.

Michael and his dad worked together delivering the Kansas City Star newspaper, often persuading other family members to assist on those early Sunday morning rides. He also was a mail carrier in Leavenworth for twelve years. After working two jobs, Michael devoted his spare time to his wife, children, and family.

He was member of St. Joseph Church.

A Wake will be held from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Friday, November 5, 2010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 531 Shawnee St., A rosary will be recited at 6:00 P.M.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 A.M.Saturday, November 6, 2010 at St. Joseph Church., 306 N. Broadway St.

Burial will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to Megan Valencia for the care of his children at Country Club Bank, 2310 South 4th Street, Leavenworth, KS 66048.

Jeff Bach, 49, of Lansing, Ks, passed away in the morning hours of October 23rd, after a valiant bout with cancer. He was born August 29, 1961 in Leavenworth, Kansas. Jeff was a devoted father who was motivated by the love of his children and family. His passion was for the great outdoors, where he enjoyed fishing, hunting, off-roading, boating, and camping. A strong spirit and good sense of humor touched family and friends. Jeff provided many fond memories that will last forever. A man with a wonderful heart, he was always there lending a helping hand and you could count on his word. Surviving Jeff is his beloved wife Vickie, son Michael, daughter Ashley, stepson Justin, stepdaughter Jennifer, and loving mother Wanda; sister Debbie, and brothers Ron, Keith, and David; numerous nieces and nephews, along with 5 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father Earl. Visitation will be held at noon at Davis Funeral Chapel in Leavenworth, Ks. on Wednesday, October 27th followed by memorial services at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in memory of Jeff to the American Cancer Society or to the World Wild Life Fund. There is and always will be much love for Jeff, he will be dearly missed.

Mary Louise Kreutzer, 83, Leavenworth passed away Saturday, October 23, 2010 at Cushing Memorial Hospital.

Mary was born January 26, 1927 in Garden City, KS the daughter of Ralph E. and Florence Gasche.

She married Leo H. Kreutzer. He preceded her in death.

She was also preceded in death by her sister Ruth.

Mary is survived by 2 sons Jerry and Ralph, step daughter Carrie, seven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and friend Harold Hathaway.

She worked as a RN at Cushing Hospital for over 30 years. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Byington Chapter #177 OES, Order of the White Shrine, Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #55 Auxiliary and President of Kansas State Association of Parliamentarians.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Funeral service will be held 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at the First Presbyterian Church, 4th & Walnut.

Interment will follow at the Leavenworth National Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to the First Presbyterian Church, Eagles #55 Auxiliary or Cushing Memorial Hospital.

As the result of living a full life, on October 20, 2010, while residing at the Veterans Affairs Community Living Center, Sherman R. Yunghans "The General", 84, claimed the gift of eternal life through the promise given in John 3:16.

Visitation will be held Monday, October 25, 2010 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Davis Funeral Chapel, 6th and Shawnee, Leavenworth, Kansas.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at High Prairie Church, 187th & Eisenhower Road, Leavenworth, Kansas. The Reverend Vernon Welkner will officiate. A family burial will follow later at the Leavenworth VA Cemetery.

Preceding him in death were his son, David Stanley Yunghans (Kendahl Jones); his parents, Emil F. & Edith (Zane) Yunghans, brothers, Robert O., Zane G., Charles F, and a sister, Opal (Yunghans) Fulk.

Surviving him is his wife of sixty-one years, Constance (Stanley) Yunghans; their children, Judith E. Manthe (David); Zane A. (Teresa Dodge), William M. (Carol DeFrees), Laura S. Porter (Ron), Matthew C. (Bonnie Darrow), Rebecca A. Brintnall (Michael), SFC Daniel A. (Denise Chapman); twenty grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; his brother, Richard A. and many dear family and friends.

Sherman was born on the family farm in rural Leavenworth County, Kansas on April 8, 1926 to Emil Fredrick and Edith Leota (Zane) Yunghans, living most of his life on the farm that he loved.

Sherman was a proud member of the Wyandot Indian Nation of Kansas. He served his country in the US Army Armored Division during World War II. In his lifetime he served in his church as a deacon and elder; and for twenty-three years he served his community as a school board member for USD #16 and USD #469, the Leavenworth County Extension Board, Farm Bureau Board of 4-H Leaders, and in many various ways.

In addition to his love of working the farm, Sherman worked thirty-four years for the State of Kansas, first for K-DOT and later for the Kansas Prison Industries as a superintendent.

He was a good, God-fearing man, a loving son, brother, husband and father.

The family would like to thank the entire staff at the Veterans Affairs Community Living Center for their care and compassion for their patients.

Memorial contributions may be given to High Prairie Church or the Lansing Historical Society.

Funeral service for Lieutenant Colonel Ronald Cleve Ward will be held Sunday, October 17, 2010, 3:00 p.m. at the Pioneer Chapel, 500 Pope Avenue, Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas. Ron Ward died October 8, in an accident flying his Challenger light sport aircraft.

Joseph Cleve & Thora Louise (Driggers) Ward's son Ron was born July 5, 1957 in Tampa, Florida.

LTC Ward served his country for 31 years in the U.S. Army, first in the Infantry and later in Special Forces. He earned an AA degree in Criminal Justice, a BS in Liberal Arts and a Master of Arts in Military Studies with emphasis in Unconventional Warfare/Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict. Other military training included: Command and General Staff College, Contemporary Insurgent Warfighters Course, DoD Hostage Survival Course, Joint Military Attache. School, Defense Institute for Security Assistance Management, Combined Arms and Services Staff School, Special Operations Staff Officer, Special Forces Qualification Course, Infantry Officer Basic and Advanced course, Military Freefall Parachutist, Special Forces Combat Dive and Combat Dive Supervisor, Airborne Basic and Advanced School, Pathfinder School, RANGER School and Infantry Mortar Platoon.

His commands included Infantry Platoon Leader, Special Forces Operational Detachment Commander in Panama, Infantry Company Commander, Special Forces Battalion Operations Officer in Japan, Special Operations Staff Officer, Assistant Army Attache in Mexico, Defense and Army Attache Commander in Suriname. He also was Senior ROTC Assistant Professor of Military Science, JROTC Military Science Department Head, Force Protection/Security Coordinator in Afghanistan, Staff Group Leader at the Combined Arms and Services Staff School and Special Operations Chief Curriculum/Course Designer and Instructor in Kuwait, Team Chief of a Brigade Border Transition Team in Iraq and was currently employed at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas as Deputy Director with Combined Arms Center SOF Cell.

LTC Ward was a member of the American Military Retiree Association, AUSA, American Legion, AAFMA, VFW, NRA, MOAA, Command Parachute Team and Special Forces Association. Locally he was a member of the Northeast Kansas Beekeepers Association, Kansas Honey Producers Association, American Apitherapy and the Round Prairie Community Church where he served as an Elder and played the Whalebone bass in the church band. He had previously served on the Lansing Police Department as a Reserve.

Ron married Beth Rockrohr in Copperas Cove, Texas on March 22, 1980. They have three beautiful daughters: Melissa (Chaz) Brugh, Georgetown, KY, Lisa (Andrew) Woolridge, Easton, KS and Amy Ward (Fiancee Johnny Briggs) Colorado Springs, CO.

Ron and Beth own and operate Hillside Honey and are very active in local farmer's markets.

Preceding him if his death are Ron.s parents, father-in-law and mother-in-law.

Besides his loving family, survivors include his sister, Sharon Ward, brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws, nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Make-a-Wish Foundation or Mission Aviation Fellowship.

Arrangements provided by Davis Funeral Chapel in Leavenworth, KS.

Albert John "Dude" Koertner passed away peacefully on October 8th in the home after battling lung cancer. John was born on January 31, 1938 to Albert C. and Margaret V. (Greenwell) Koertner, in Louisville, KY. John graduated from Murray High School in 1957 and attended Murray State College, graduating in 1963 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Art Education. While attending Murray State, John was a member of the Pershing Rifles; Scabbard and Blade Military Fraternity; and served in the Murray State Color Guard.

John entered the Army in December 1963 and was stationed at Fort Sam Houston, TX for two years. In 1965 John and Linda Toon, his High School sweetheart, were married. John continued his career with the Department of the Army as a civilian for 27 years, working as the Director of the Arts and Crafts Centers at Fort Wolters, TX, Fort Riley, KS and Leavenworth, KS. John was an avid potter, silversmith, photographer, lapidary, and graphic artist. John retired in 1992 and became the Maintenance Supervisor for the Leavenworth Community Center, a position he held until 1997. From 1998 to 2009 John worked for Army Lodging at Fort Leavenworth.

John leaves behind many beloved friends and family, who cherish his peppy outlook and sense of humor. He is survived by his wife, Linda; a sister, Anne (Koertner) Mikez, of Mayfield, KY; three children Vicki (Koertner) Federico and family of Columbus, OH, Beth (Koertner) Maglasang and family of St. Louis, MO, and Tony Koertner and family of Leavenworth, KS.

Visitation and Rosary will take place at Sacred Heart Church, Leavenworth, on Saturday, October 16th at 10:00 AM followed by Mass at 11:00.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Sisters, Servants of Mary, 800 N. 18th St, Kansas City, KS 66102-4291.

Harold ("Hal") Allaire Laurence, III, 84 of Lansing, Kansas, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2010 at the University of Kansas Hospital from complications after a heart attack and bypass surgery.

Hal was born January 29, 1926 in Dallas, Texas, the son of Harold Allaire and Maude Lillian (Powell) Laurence, II. He is survived by his son Harold Allaire Laurence, IV and wife Karen and their children Harold, Heather, David and Emily of Lansing. He is also survived by daughter Katherine Ann Laurence and many good friends in the Chicago area and in Lansing. He was preceded in death by his sister, Katherine Adeline (Laurence) Hill. Hal served in World War II, European Theater, Army Infantry, including the Battle of the Bulge and the Bridge at Remagen. After the war he graduated with a Bachelors degree in Marketing from Millikin University, Decatur, Illinois. He had a successful career in the Chicago area as a copywriter in the insurance industry. Hal was an avid skeet shooter and lifetime member of Northbrook Sports Club, Hainsville, Illinois. He also developed and patented an innovative design of footwear for skeet shooters. Hal was a wonderful dad, grandpa, and friend who will be greatly missed.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Burial will be held in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Salem, Missouri, October 16, 2010 at 1:00 P.M.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ducks Unlimited.

Carl F. Oberdiek , 90, Platte City, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at his home.

Carl was born August 30, 1920 in Leavenworth the son of Charles and Dora (Kisker) Oberdiek.

He was preceded in death by his wife Lois (Maurer), one sister and two brothers.

He is survived by his wife of 11 years, Veryl (Byrnes), six children Pam Eisert, Kevin Byrnes, Gary Oberdiek, Karen Nagel, Warren Oberdiek, Randy Oberdiek and 12 grandchildren.

Carl was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in WWII with the 40th Combat Engineers.

He was a farmer and a member of V.F.W. Post 4055 of Platte City. He was a lifetime member of St. John's Lutheran Church of Farley.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Friday, October 1, 2010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 531 Shawnee, Leavenworth, Kansas. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 A.M. Saturday, October 2, 2010 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Farley, Missouri.

Memorial contributions may be given to St. John's Lutheran Church College Scholarship Fund, 98 Main St., Farley, Missouri 64028.

Jean W. Schanze, 78, Leavenworth, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2010 at Kansas City Hospice House, Kansas City, MO, after a long battle with cancer.

Mr. Schanze was born April 18, 1932 in St. Louis, MO the son of August E. "Gus" and Mary (Ward) Schanze.

In his early years Jean was an "Army brat" traveling and making moves to where his dad was stationed during the WW II years. He attended seven high schools including Yokohama High School in Japan, Kemper Military School, Andover, and Hill School. He went on to attend and graduate from Kansas University in 1955 with a bachelor's degree in fine arts. While at the KU he was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity where he served as President, co-captain of the KU Swim Team, Vice President of his senior class, and member of both the junior and senior Men's Honor Societies.

After graduating he earned his commission in the U.S. Army and again got to travel to such countries as France, Germany, Denmark, Netherlands, Italy, Belgium, Monaco and Panama. He was particularly close with his grandparents, Jake and Mary Schanze whom he considered special people and whom owned the Schanze Cigar Store where he often worked as a boy doing ticker tape, posting ball scores and shaking the horse dice with customers. They provided a stable place to come home to in Leavenworth and helped him financially paying for all college expenses and contributing to his business start up after his military service.

Jean married Patricia (Sterett) Schanze on June 2, 1959, who resides at her home. They were married for 28 years but remained best friends. He considered "Patsy" one of the "special people" in the world. They had one son, Sterett W. "Stet" Schanze who was born in 1965 who lives in St. Joseph, MO, with his wife Jeanne and three sons, Baxter (15), Jack (13), and Sam (12.).

In 1966 he started up and established the Schanze Agency with Lloyd Banks joining two years later as his business partner to make it Schanze and Banks, a thriving insurance and real estate agency. The business, which operated at Third and Shawnee Streets in downtown Leavenworth for 32 years, was known for providing personal service to the customer and developed a number of subdivisions in town to include Valhalla & 14th Street, Revolutionary Drive, Gatewood Street and Skywalker Heights across from Abele's Field. They took great pride in their business and Jean considered it one of his most important accomplishments in life. In 1998 he retired and the business was sold to the Klotz family agency where it still remains in operation.

Jean was proud of the Leavenworth community and was a leader who enjoyed giving back to it. Over the years he served as president of the Leavenworth Board of Realtors, president of The Leavenworth Country Club, president of the Rotary Club, president of the Leavenworth City Library, President of the Leavenworth Waterworks and his favorite, board member of the Hotel Cody Corporation.

After retirement Jean particularly enjoyed tending to his flower and tomato gardens, following the KU basketball team, cooking, keeping up on his grand children's activities, and his daily exercise and two mile walk at Leavenworth High School's track.

Jean will always be remembered by his friendly smile and care free approach to life. There were no strangers to Jean. He had many close friends and was known as "Jeno" by most. He was fond of his Coffee Club buddies, with whom he enjoyed coffee each morning for over 40 years and his card buddies with whom he could be found many afternoons after retirement playing gin rummy. In the early years his best friend was James "Jimmy" Snyder who preceded him in death a number of years ago. Later in life he was very close with friend David "Davie" Albee. Along with Mr. Albee a number of friends have been requested by the family to serve as pallbearers to include: Lloyd Banks, Thomas Dawson, Roger Horsky, Ethan Potter, Mike Robinson, Ron Whitehouse and Mike Wood, and honorary pallbearer Roberta "Bobbie" Snyder.

Jean was proceeded in death by his parents, August and Mary Schanze; step mother, Alyne M. Schanze; and step brother, Jim Garrett.

Survivors include special person in his life, Patricia Schanze; son, Sterett W. "Stet" Schanze and wife Jeanne; grandsons, Baxter, Jack and Sam of St. Joseph, MO; step sister Mary "Mur" Bush, Santa Fe, NM; step sister, Peggy Schanze and husband Jay Wiedenmeyer, Lenexa, KS and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:30 A.M Monday, September 27, 2010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel, followed by a funeral service at 11:30 A, M at the Chapel.

The Very Revered Michael Munro will officiate. Private burial will be held in the Mt. Muncie Cemetery, Lansing, KS.

Memorial contributions may be given to Kansas University Cancer Center, 2330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Westwood, KS 66205, Kansas City Hospice House, 12000 Wornell Rd, Kansas City, MO 64145 or Cushing Memorial Hospital, 711 Marshall St., Leavenworth, KS 66048.

Buell, Daniel Isaac, 57 went to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, September 7, 2010. Although we as his family and friends will greatly miss him, we will rest in the knowledge that we will see him again in Heaven.

.Dan, the Man. was born on July 24, 1953 in Randolph, Mass to Marvin Lee Buell and Mary Ada Boothby Buell. He served in the Army after high school with a tour in Germany. Dan lived life to its fullest and never met a stranger. He is survived by his father Marvin Buell and loving mother Fannie Buell of Okmulgee, Ok, brother Jon Buell and wife Laura, of Okmulgee, OK, sister Kim Buell Fields and husband Bob of Greenville, TX, several nephews, nieces, cousins, and aunt that loved him dearly, and numerous friends and church family including dear friends Greg and Debbie Ham of Kansas City, KS.

Dan will be resting at the Leavenworth Nat.l Cemetery after being remembered at The Rock of Ages church at 1017 Randolph, Leavenworth, KS. Visitation will be at 8:00 am, service at 9:00 am, and burial at 10:00am.

Davis Funeral Chapel is entrusted to the arrangements.

Donald B. .Donny. Johnson, 46, Lansing passed away Monday, September 6, 2010 at the Lake of the Ozarks.

Donny was born December 5, 1963 in Leavenworth the son of Doc and Mary Alice Johnson.

On August 17, 1984 he married Jessica Juarez. They were married for 18 years.

Donny is survived by his parents, four daughters Amber, Megan, Devin and Taylor, granddaughter Kaydence, grandson Cameron (due in December) fiancéeggie Kidwell, brother Danny and wife Rachael, sister Sharon and husband Bill Riner and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Virgil and Mary Frederick and paternal grandparents Tom and Flora Johnson.

He enjoyed spending time at the lake and watching NASCAR. He loved his family and will be greatly missed by all he knew.

Visitation will be held from 12 noon to 2:00 P.M. Friday, September 10, 2010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Funeral service will follow at 2:00 P.M. at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Following the service the family will receive friends at the American Legion, 418 Cherokee St.

Memorial contributions may be given to the American Diabetes Association for research.

Beau Kent Kansteiner, 76, Leavenworth, Kansas passed away Sunday, September 5, 2010 in Leavenworth.

One of the first things Beau taught everyone who worked for him was that you always include history with whatever you.re going to talk about, Beau taught everyone well, so here is a little history about Beau-a model Rotarian who always puts service above self..

While Beau.s early life is linked to the Leavenworth Water Department, it.s important that a mistaken belief be corrected. Many People believe Beau was here in 1882 when the Water Department was founded. Well, folks, that.s not exactly true.

Beau was born March 15, 1934 in St. Charles, MO. His family moved from St. Charles, MO to Leavenworth in 1937.His father, H.H.(Hobby) Kansteiner, mother Cora Mery, sister Margo and Beau, who was 3 years old. The Leavenworth Water Department hired Beau.s father to be the first manager of the new, separate Water Department. As a child Beau enjoyed playing at the unfinished water plant. The years rolled by and Beau graduated from Leavenworth High School in 1952. He attended Kansas University on a Navy ROTC scholarship, obtained his Mechanical Engineering degree, and joined the active duty Navy for a 3 year deployment in the Pacific beginning in January 1958. After his active duty Navy time, Beau worked for Boeing and Beech Aircraft companies in Wichita, New Orleans and Seattle.

Beau followed in his father.s footsteps, working for the Leavenworth Water Department, planning the construction of a new six million gallon per day water plant, upgrading and re-opening the Kansteiner Plant, and installing 85 miles of new water mains. He was trustee of the Kansas Section of the American Water Works Association and it.s chairman in 1984-85. He received the prestigious George Warren Fuller national award in 1987. Beau was active in the recovery of the 1993 Flood in Leavenworth, KS.

Beau joined Rotary in December 1971 and was president in 1983-84 and was Rotarian of the year in 1996. He had 100% attendance for 38+ years and running.

He served on the Salvation Army Advisory Board for 20+ years and was their Chairman from 2001-2002. He was a member of the Leavenworth County Historical Society for 30+ yearsand president from 1985-1986.He was a longtime member of the Pilgrim United Church of Christ, serving on the church.s board for 20+ years, serving various positions including President.

He was a blood donor for 30+ years and a member of 114 pint Donor Society.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M Thursday, September 9, 2010 at the Pilgrim United Church of Christ,5th and Arch St., Leavenworth, KS, followed by a funeral service at 7 P.M at the church.

The Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Nix and Chaplain, Col. (Retired) Jim McKinney will officiate.

The family suggest memorial contributions to the Pilgrim United Church of Christ, Salvation Army or Rotary Scholarship.

Arrangements entrusted to the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Margaret Dorothy Schott, 92, Lansing, KS, passed away Thursday, September 2, 2010 at Cushing Memorial Hospital, Leavenworth, KS.

Margaret was born August 29, 1918 in Nortonville, KS the daughter of William and Wilhemina .Minnie. (Gieseking) Wehking. On August 17, 1944 in Nortonville, KS she married William A. Schott, he preceded her in death on January 6, 1983. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Emma Jean Yagesh.

She is survived by her son Donald W. Schott and wife Kathy of Boise, Idaho, grandchild, Chris Yagesh and wife Maureen, and three great-grandchildren, Brendan, Katie, and Ryan. She is also survived by her niece, Lorene Mumm who cared for her the last five years.

Margaret worked at St. Paul Lutheran School from 1953-1975 as a cook.

She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and the Ladies Aid Society.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 P.M Thursday, September 9, 2010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel follow by a 2 P.M funeral service at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Burial will follow in the Sunset Memory Gardens Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Making the Upgrade Capital Campaign, St. Paul Lutheran School.

Helen Madron Winstead, 92, of Leavenworth, Kansas passed away Friday September 3, 2010.

Helen was born January 21, 1918 in Enterprise Kansas, the daughter of Everett and Elizabeth Madron. She married Paul Winstead on March 2, 1946. Together, they shared 64 wonderful years of marriage.

Helen dedicated 45 years of her life giving special attention and love to the many children she cared for in her home. She retired June 2, 1988. She was a member of The First Baptist Church of Leavenworth.

Helen enjoyed spending time with her family, friends, traveling, her husband.s motorcycles, and unique and classic vehicles.

She is survived by two sons, Ronald (Erin) Winstead, Kansas City, Missouri, and Walley (Peggy) Winstead, Leavenworth, Kansas, four granddaughters: Angela (Craig) Chmidling, Leavenworth, Megan Winstead, Leavenworth, Lauren and Chelsea Winstead, Kansas City, Missouri, two great grandchildren Emily and Evan Chmidling, Leavenworth and additional family members.

She was preceded in death by: Her husband, Paul Winstead, Leavenworth, Kansas, 15 days earlier, her parents and two sisters Isabel Madron Copeland and Evelyn Madron Hessenflow.

A Graveside service will be held Friday, September 10, 2010 at 11:00am in the Leavenworth National Cemetery. All family and friends are welcome. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to the St. John Hospital Guild. Davis Funeral Chapel is entrusted to the arrangements.

Marcella (Zdzislawa) Swieczkowski, 83, Leavenworth, KS passed away Monday, September 6, 2010 at St. John Hospital.

Marcella was born January 31, 1927 in Zamosc, Poland the daughter of Jan Manderski and Stanislawa Elzbieta Kolodziejczyk. On November 8, 1952 she married Waclaw Swieczkowski, he preceded her in death on June 4, 1972. She was also preceded in death by her son, Edmund, her sister, Stefania and brother, Anthony.

Survivors include her brother, Joseph Manderski and wife Stella, daughter, Basia Cassella and husband Robert , her son Andrew Zawalinski and four grandchildren, Sarah, Erica, Florian and Michael.

Marcella was 12 years old at the time of the German Invasion and Occupation of Poland. She was a displaced person in Wildflecken, Germany after the war.

Marcella came to the United States in 1951. She lived in New Jersey for 43 years and has been a resident of Leavenworth for the past 16 years. She was a member of the Polish Falcons of America, Nest 104, Newark, N.J. She was a joy and a blessing to her family and friends.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M on Friday, September 10, 2010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Inurnment will be at Our Lady of Czestochowa Cemetery in Doylestown, PA.

Carla L. Weddle Lewis, 63, Leavenworth passed away Thursday, September 2, 2010.

Visitation will be held from 12 noon to 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Graveside service will be held at 2:30 P.M Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at Mount Calvary Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to the family in care of the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Mary Murphy "Rich", 42 formally of Leavenworth passed away Friday, August 27th, 2010 at Montgomery Alabama.

Mary was born April 10, 1968 in Leavenworth Kansas where she spent the majority of her precious life before moving to Montgomery Alabama with her husband Kenny Rich.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Carol Carroll and brother Roger Forbes.

She is survived by her daughter , Lauren Gardner (Searcy) and son Brandon Searcy; her first grandson Rylan Gardner, and three older brothers, Steven Lavallee , Pat Murphy, and Shawn Murphy; and many nephews and nieces.

Mary's last wish was to be laid to rest with her mother at Mt Cavalry Cemetary.

A memorial will be held at the Davis Funeral Chapel on September 5, 2010 2-4 PM.

Peggy J. Marks, Lansing, KS passed away Monday, August 30, 2010 at home. Peggy was born in Pratt, KS the daughter of Frank B. and Marian (Freeman) Minnis, Sr. On January 13, 1952 in Leavenworth, Kansas, she married Leroy Marks, Jr., he survives at the home.

She is also survived by her two sons, Gary Lee Marks (Peninah) and Curtis Alan Marks, Sr. (April) and one daughter, Debra Lynn Marks Newman (Alvin), one brother, Paul Minnis (Beverly), three sisters, Merienne Eloise Felder , Juanda Magby and Theresa Klugh (James), in-laws Clarence Felder ,Sr. and Josephine Minnis, three grandchildren , Quincy, CurtisJr, and Eric, one great grandchild Janell and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Peggy graduated from Pratt , Sr. High School , attended Pratt Junior College, later she became manager of Mode- O- Day in downtown Leavenworth. Peggy was an accomplished musician/ vocalist.

Peggy was most recognized as a Christian woman and was a very loving and compassionate person.

Funeral service will be held 11:30 A.M Friday, September 3, 2010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow in the Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS.

Carol A. Anderson, 67, Leavenworth, passed away Saturday, August 28, 2010. Carol was born January 13, 1943 in East Hartford, CT the daughter of Samuel and Eleanor Sofia.

On December 24, 1961 she married Neil "Andy" D. Anderson. He survives her.

Carol is also survived by her mother Eleanor Sofia, two sons Steven (Michelle) and Brian (Khristi) Anderson, one daughter Terri Lynn Monroy, 13 Grandchildren and two Great Grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her father Samuel Sofia, one son David Anderson and one sister Geri Ann Riley.

Carol was a loving mother and wife and enjoyed volunteering and helping others.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, September 2, 2010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Mr. Wilson William James, the son of William and Mattie (Wilson) James, was born on September 16, 1921, in Henrietta, Missouri.

Wilson was united in holy matrimony to Ernestine Bashear on May 20, 1950 in Excelsor Springs, Missouri. From this union they were blessed with two daughters, Gwendolyn Rollins (Tacoma, Washington), and Theresa Taylor (Leavenworth).

Wilson worked for civil service for many years.

Preceding him in death, were his parents, grandmother, brother, and son-in-law.

He leaves to cherish his memories a loving wife, Bobbie James (Leavenworth), 2 daughters, Gwedolyn Rollins (Tacoma, Washington), Teresa Taylor (Leavenworth), 2 grandsons, Richard (Kim) Taylor (Des Moines, Iowa), Kavin Taylor (Leavenworth), 7 great grandchildren, many friends and acquaintances.

Family will receive friends from 12:30 to 2:00 P.M. Friday, August 27, 2010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel followed by graveside services at 2:30 P.M Friday at the Leavenworth National Cemetery.

Joseph C. Visocsky, 61, Basehor, Ks passed away Friday, August 20, 2010 in Basehor, KS.

He was born March 7, 1949 in Leavenworth, KS the son of Steve J. and Rose Mary (Trapp) Visocsky, Jr.

Joseph worked for the Leavenworth Water Department for five years, he then worked 29 years at Fort Leavenworth, KS. He was a member of the American Federation of Government Employees.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 P.M Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel, followed by a funeral service at 2 P.M Tuesday at the funeral chapel. The Rev. Richard Arnold will officiate. Burial will follow in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to Leavenworth Animal Welfare Society.

Paul Winstead, 87, Leavenworth, passed away Thursday, August 19, 2010. Visitation will be held from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. Friday, August 27, 2010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Funeral service will follow at 11:30 A.M. at the funeral chapel. Buiral will be held in the Leavenworth National Cemetery.

Arthur L. Chartier, Jr. 84, Leavenworth, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, August 18, 2010. Art was born January 21, 1926 in Leavenworth, the son of Arthur Chartier, Sr. and Katherine (Cook) Chartier.

He married Anna Belle Cline on April 4, 1948. She preceded him in death on September 13, 2008.

He attended Leavenworth High School before entering the United States Navy during WWII where he served as a diesel engineer on a minesweeper. After leaving the Navy, he returned to Leavenworth and worked for Missouri Valley Shipyard. When his father retired he took over as owner operator of Art.s Mobil Service Station for almost 30 years. After his retirement, Art worked at Biringer.s Bicycle Shop.

Art was a Mason for over 60 years and a member of First Christian Church, Leavenworth.

He is survived by his children David (Sue) Chartier, Lansing, Paul (Bonnie) Chartier, Metairie, LA, Sharon (Philip) Tinder, Leavenworth, Keith (Gina) Chartier, Lafayette, LA, one brother Clarence (Jeneane) Chartier, Loma Linda, MO, 8 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Bonnie Chartier and Donna Douglas, Leavenworth.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunday, August 22, 2010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel. A Graveside and Masonic service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, August 23, 2010 at the Leavenworth National Cemetery. Reverend Lynn Dickson will officiate.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Leavenworth Council on Aging Meals on Wheels program or your favorite charity.

Edna Maxine Bair passed away on August 15, 2010 at Shawnee Mission Medical Center.

Visitation is 12 - 2 p.m. Saturday, August 21, 2010, followed by a short eulogy. Burial Monday at 10 a.m. at Leavenworth National Cemetery.

Edna was born December 27, 1915 in Wymore, Nebraska to Harry R. and Mayme Chapman.

Edna received her teaching certificate from University of Nebraska in 1937. Her first teaching assignment was in a one-room school house in Wymore until 1938.

On June 5, 1938, Edna married Ernest R. "Dick" Bair in Wymore and moved to Marysville, Kansas. They were married for 68 years until Dick's death in 2007.

The couple moved to St. Joseph, Mo. in 1941 and to Leavenworth, KS in 1953. The couple had five sons, four born in St. Joseph, MO and one born Leavenworth, KS. Edna was a full time homemaker until 1955, when she began teaching school in the Fairmount School District in Leavenworth County, Kansas. In 1958, Edna began teaching grade school in the Leavenworth Public School District until her retirement in 1978. She continued to work as a substitute teacher in Leavenworth for another 10 years. During her teaching years, Edna also earned a degree in Elementary Education from the University of Saint Mary, Leavenworth.

Edna and her husband, Dick, were members of the Pioneer Chapter of the National Campers and Hikers Association.

She was a member of First Christian Church DWF Group, Leavenworth Area Retired Teachers Association, Red Hat Society, Leavenworth County Historical Society. Edna served as a volunteer at the Carroll Mansion and as a Harvey Girl in reenactments at Riverfront Community Center.

Edna is survived by five sons, Frank Bair, wife Sandi, Aurora, CO; Stephen Bair, wife, Betsy, Gunnison, CO; Robert Bair, wife, Jan, Kansas City; Terry Bair, wife, Peggy, Leavenworth, Douglas Bair, Grand Lake, CO; daughters-in-law Caryn Bair, Kansas City and Carolyn Bair, Abilene, KS; 10 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren and step great-grandchildren; sister, Ruth Mallam, Wymore, NE; brother, Skip Chapman, Jacksonville, TX.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Christian Church and Leavenworth Historical Society.

Shirley M. Tate, 83, Leavenworth, passed away Sunday, August 15, 2010 at her home.

Shirley was born on September 21, 1926 in Leavenworth, KS the daughter of George W. and Emma (McBride) Hoins, joining her two older sisters, Margaret and Genevieve, to establish the legacy of the "Hoins girls."

A graduate of Leavenworth High School, Shirley married her high school sweetheart, Bob Tate, on June 14, 1947, after his return from WWII service. A homemaker at heart, Shirley nourished body and soul of her husband, her children, her family, her friends and her family's friends.

Shirley was active in Cushing Hospital Auxiliary, Pilot Club, Order of Eastern Star, and Jobs Daughters. Shirley and Bob travelled extensively throughout the United States and she was always ready to explore another highway or national park. You could find her reading a book, working a crossword puzzle and she loved nothing more than getting together a card game.

Shirley is survived by her loving husband Bob, son Bob Jr. and daughter-in-law Sharon, daughter Peggy, grandchildren Heather (and Michael), Robert, Jean Marie (and Bret), Alex, and great-grandson Caden. In addition, her in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews were dear to her heart.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, August 19, 2010 at the First United Methodist Church, 422 Chestnut.

Burial will follow in the Leavenworth National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be given to First United Methodist Church, C. Carousel Museum or Cushing Hospital Auxiliary.

Betty Jane VanTuyl Scheller, 81, Basehor, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2010.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M., Friday, August 13, 2010, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2101 10th Ave, Leavenworth, Kansas. A private burial will be held.

The wake will be from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, August 12, 2010 at Trinity Lutheran Church.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to Trinity Lutheran Church or Trinity House, 2101 10th Ave, Leavenworth, Kansas, 66048. Betty was born in Leavenworth County, Kansas the daughter of William R . VanTuyl and Hilda Martha Poggemeyer Van Tuyl.

She married Edward Max Scheller on March 10, 1947. They had two sons, Larry Edward and wife Jean, David Wayne and wife Carolyn, six grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and two great grandbabies on the way.

Betty taught Sunday School for over 30 years and was a Den Mother for Boy Scout Camp 3169. She also taught a 4-H cooking class for four years and helped with 4-H floats for the Leavenworth County Fair.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward, son David, three brothers William J. VanTuyl, Robert S. VanTuyl, and Howard E. VanTuyl and two sisters, Martha A. Clark and Mary Ohler.

She is survived by three sisters Dorothy McNamee, Edna Eklund, and Jean Theno, one brother Richard VanTuyl and one godchild, Paul Eklund. Davis Funeral Chapel is entrusted to the arrangements.

Herbert Eugene Harrod, 88, Leavenworth, KS passed away Saturday, August 7, 2010 at Providence Medical Center, Kansas City, KS.

Mr. Harrod was born February 2, 1922, in Leavenworth, the son of Herbert Dudley and Mary Lena Harrod.

He married Marion Loretta Woellhart on February 2, 1944, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Leavenworth, KS.

He attended Kansas State University and was a member of the Pike Fraternity, He was inducted into the Army at Fort Leavenworth, KS, a WWII veteran and served with the 1012th Treadway Bridge Company as an Automotive Mechanic with General Patton in Rhineland and Central Europe. He received 2 Bronze Service Stars. He was discharged at Camp Chaffee, AR. He was employed at the United States Penitentiary as a Correctional Officer with a combined government service of over 30 years, worked as the caretaker at Sunset Memory Gardens, started Beauty Up Lawn Care, and worked at Holland Feed Co. He attended Trinity Lutheran Church. He was a member of the USP Pistol Team, the Hazel Nut Crackers Square Dancing Club, Eagles REAC and USP Retirees Club. He was a Mason and Shriner. He loved being with his family, hunting, fishing, mushroom hunting and was an avid bowler.

He was preceded in death by his father, mother, sister, wife and 2 of his sons, Herbert E. Harrod, Jr. and Bruce A. Harrod.

Survivors include 2 sons, Ronald and his wife Linda of Leavenworth, KS Brian and his wife Carlean of McLouth, KS, 2 daughters, Marsha and her husband Steve Albright of Lansing, KS, Barbara Harrod of Edgewater, FL, 2 Daughters in law, Deborah Harrod, Chester, VA, Suzanne Harrod of Arvada, CO., 16 Grandchildren, 14 Great Grandchildren and 1 sister, Bernice Buchanan, Leavenworth, KS.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2101 10th Ave.

Funeral service will be held 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at Trinity Lutheran Church. The Rev. Damian Snyder will officiate.

Burial will follow in the Mt. Muncie Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to Trinity Lutheran Church or the American Diabetes Association.

Colonel Frank Arnold Farnsworth, Retired, 89, of Leavenworth, KS, passed away peacefully on the morning of August 4, 2010. He was born in Chicago, IL on March 26, 1921 to Frank and Miriam Farnsworth. Frank graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering which served him in his Army career and in his hobby of model ship building.

Frank served in the US Army from 1943 to 1973 and traveled around the globe including the South Pacific, Philippines, Japan, Korea, Germany and numerous posts stateside. He attended the Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth as a student in 1957, then became an instructor at the college after returning from Germany. He retired from the Army in 1973 then went on to another career as Deputy Director then Director of the New Century and Executive Airport system. Frank retired from there in 1989. Over the years since his retirement, he built a model ship from scratch, worked around the house and in the yard and enjoyed life in general. His passion for photography took him to Africa on a photography safari; he returned with enough photos for a 4-hour slide show. Last year, he traveled to South Carolina for a visit with his brother.

Frank was preceded in death by Lee his beloved wife of 48 years, his son David, and his parents. He is survived by his brother George Farnsworth, of South Carolina and his two daughters, Gail and Judy. Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M on Friday, August 6, 2010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Funeral service will be held 1 P.M Saturday, August 7, 2010 at the funeral chapel. Burial will be in the Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Lee Farnsworth Nursing Scholarship Fund, University of St. Mary, Leavenworth, KS, in care of Davis Funeral Chapel.

Judith A. Carney (Judy), age 71, took the last step and passed into the next dimension of life. She left her home filled with family, friends, and her beloved pets by her side on July 30, 2010. Judy was introduced to this world on July 20, 2010 here in Leavenworth. Judy and her identical twin Jane were the creation of Frank and Elizabeth Carney. Judy was hampered with a multitude of illnesses and spent most of her adult life somewhat handicapped. Judys spirit and love of life carried her through those difficult times. Judy graduated from Immaculata High School and served in the US Navy however she became disabled while working for the US Postal Service. She spent most of her life in California, but moved back to Leavenworth to live out her life. Judy is survived by twin Jane, and her brother Mike both of Leavenworth, several cousins and numerous nieces, nephews and their children. Judy was pre-deceased by both of her parents and siblings Neil and Mary Myles. Finally, Judy is free to fly with the bluebirds and listen to the voices in the sky.

A Mass of the Christian burial will be performed on Thursday, August 5th at the Church of Immaculate Conception at 10 AM. Visitation will be at the Church preceding the Mass at 9 AM. A luncheon will be served immediately following the Ceremony. There will be no graveside services. Davis Funeral Chapel, 531 Shawnee, is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Leavenworth Animal Welfare Society, PO Box 498, Leavenworth, KS 66048

Patricia A. (Trish) Hughes (Lynch), 58, of Walsenburg, CO (formerly of Leavenworth) passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2010 after a short battle with cancer.

She was born November 7, 1951 in Leavenworth, KS the daughter of J.D. and Helen E. (Byrns) Lynch.

She worked for Petroglyph Oil and Gas, La Veta, CO.

She was preceded in death by her father, J.D. Lynch, her brother, John A. Lynch, two sisters, Bonnie Cecil and Gerrie L. Whitlock.

Survivors include her mother Helen E. Baker of Leavenworth, KS, three daughters, Billi Jo Short (Randy Brubeck) of Kansas City, MO, Michelle D. Kunde (Steve) of Kansas City, MO and Sarah K. Hughes of Aurora, CO, two sons, Elithan P. Williams, Lansing, KS, Joshua D. Williams (Amanda) of Kansas City, MO, her brother, Michael T. Lynch (Mary) of Leavenworth, KS, thirteen grandchildren and one great-grandson.

She was an avid reader, scrap-booker and traveler, having most recently traveled to Ireland with her eldest daughter Billi Jo Short.

She will be missed by her family and friends.

A memorial service will be held 10:00 A.M Monday, August 2, 2010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Graveside service will be held at Mt. Muncie Cemetery, Lansing, KS directly after the memorial service.

Memorial contributions may be given to Dream Catchers Fund through Care Alternatives, Kansas City, MO.

Walter Riner died Tuesday, July 20, at Providence Medical Center. He was born in the Omaha, Nebraska on January 17, 1928 son of Walter and Elizabeth Riner. He joined the army prior to WW II.

He served in the Infantry in North Africa, Sicily, and southern France. Because of his German linguistic skills, he was assigned to the war crimes trials in Nuremberg. He later served with security during the Berlin airlift. His father, two brothers served during the war both brothers were KIAs - one on Bataan and the other at Anzio, Italy.

In 1950, he was assigned to KMAG in Korea. When war broke out the unit he was training with ceased to exist. They joined up with 2 INF Div until February 1, 1951 when captured and taken prisoner. He was held as a POW until July 1953.

After recuperation, he returned to Europe in 1955 to help bring SETAF to Verona, Italy. In 1960, he was assigned as one of 32 personnel to Republic of Vietnam. He completed two more tours for a total of more than four years - all infantry and heavy weapons duties. He returned to the United States in July 1969 to Fort Leavenworth. He retired as a First Sergeant on July 1976. He received numerous awards and decorations throughout his service.

He held a job in security at the Lansing Correctional from 1976 until retiring in 1993.

He is married former Patricia Burkett. She survives at the home. He is survived by his daughter, Patricia, Copperas Cove, TX, her four sons; stepsons Stephen Burkett and friend Deanna, Austin, TX and Jeffrey Burkett, his wife Candy and granddaughter Katrina, Alexandria, VA.

He was active with the American Legion especially Legion Baseball. He is also a member of the VFW Post 12003, DAV Ch 7, Vietnam Veterans of America Ch 75 and the Lansing Lions Club.

He was proud of his interview with Walter Cronkite in the TV documentary "Proud to Serve". He was well known for wearing his WW II, Korea and Vietnam cap.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. Thursday, July 22, 2010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Funeral service will be held at 8:30 P.M. Thursday, July 22, 1010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be given to the American Legion Post 23

Mrs. Marion McQuarters, 87, Leavenworth passed away Sunday, July 11, 2010. Marion was born February 25, 1923 in Husston, LA.

She was a 50 year member of the Independent Missionary Baptist Church. Marion is survived by four children, Carol Phillips, James McQuarters, Jr., John A. McQuarters and Michael W. McQuarters, eight grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, one great great grandson and two sisters.

Marion was a devoted and loving Mother and friend to all she met.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Friday, July 16, 2010 at the Independent Missionary Baptist Church.

Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, July 16 at the church.

Burial will follow in the Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Jacob (Jake) S. Defrees, Jr. 84, of Leavenworth, Kansas passed away July 10, 2010, surrounded by his family.

Jake was born May 14, 1926 in Atchison, KS to the late Jacob Sr. and Florence (Jeffries) Defrees. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Joy (Owens) Defrees; his daughter Trudy (Marlin) Holyfield; his sons Tim (Mary) Defrees and Jacob III (LindaLee) Defrees; and his sister Ethel P. Sedlock. He loved and enjoyed his eight grandkids and seventeen great-grandkids.

He was a Carpenter and an Estimator for 42 years at Kaaz Construction. After his retirement he enjoyed woodworking in his shop up to his last day. He was a member of the Lions Club for 41 years, receiving the Melvin Jones Fellow Award. He loved attending and serving at the First United Methodist Church for 82 years.

Jake's visitation will be Wednesday, July 14, 2010 from 12:00 to 1:30 PM with his service to follow at 1:30 PM at the First United Methodist Church, Fifth and Chestnut, Leavenworth, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church.

Davis Funeral Chapel is in charge of the funeral arrangements.

Jerold E. Jerry Smith, age 73, passed away on June 17, 2010.

Jerry was born on September 6, 1936 in Leavenworth, Kansas, and moved to Saint Johns, Florida in 2006.

Immediately following High School Jerry entered into the U.S. Air Force. After 26 years of military service Jerry retired as Sgt. Major from the Army Reserves.

Jerry leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife of 53 years, Phyllis Smith of Saint Johns, FL; son, Mike (Shelly) Smith, of Raymore, MO; daughters, Jessica (Ralph) Westphal of Saint Johns, FL, Crystal (J.R.) Smith of Easton, KS; sister, Joyce A. Smith of Edwardsville, KS; 7 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

A memorial service will be held at 7:00 PM Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made in Jerrys honor to Army Emergency Relief Fund www.arehq.org

Jeffrey (Jeff) A. Perry, Leavenworth, Ks passed away July 7, 2010 in Leavenworth, KS.

Jeff was born December 13, 1975 in Leavenworth, the son of William R. and Myra R. (Portwood) Perry. He is survived by his parents, his children, Darian and Damien Perry, wife, Jennifer Perry, two sisters, Lisa Snodgrass and husband John and Delaina Sanders and husband Michael and numerous aunts, uncles, and other family and friends.

Jeff is preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert R. and Harriett R. Portwood and William and Mary Perry.

Jeff graduated from Lansing High School in 1994, he then worked as a Diesel Mechanic for the Murphy- Hoffman Company in Olathe, KS for the last 14 years.

The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 P.M Sunday, July 11, 2010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Funeral service will be held 10 A.M Monday, July 12, 2010 at the funeral chapel. The Rev. Lance Coffman of Wallula Christian Church will officiate. Burial will follow in the Mt. Muncie Cemetery.

The family suggest memorial contributions be given to the Darian and Damien Perry Children's Fund in care of the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Gladys V. Kolman Gilbert, 92, formally of Kansas City, KS passed away Monday, July 5, 2010 at Golden Living Center, Lansing, KS.

She was born October 26, 1917 in Kansas City, KS to a proud German father, Otto Kolman and a Swedish mother, Anna Carlson Kolman.

Gladys worked for Goldman Jewelry & Medco Jewelry for 30 years. She loved many things, playing cards, bowling, shrimp, traveling, shopping and most of all her family. She was G.G. to friends and everything to her family.

She married the love of her life, Elmer "E.W." Gilbert November 25, 1935, he preceded her in death in 1978.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Harry, Robert and Maurice Kolman, sisters, Margaret Johnson and Anna May Bundy, and grandson Duane Young.

She is survived by sister, Marlene Hammontree, daughter, Virginia (Ginger) Young and husband Vic, seven grandchildren, Connie Waitley and Steven, Terry Waitley and Karen, Vickie Young and Michael, Mark Young and Kim, Clint Waitley and Jackie, Tim Waitley and Keri, and Mitch Young, fifteen great grandchildren and nine great-great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 A.M Thursday, July 8, 2010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 531 Shawnee St., Leavenworth, KS., followed by funeral service at 11 A.M Thursday at the funeral chapel. Burial will follow in the Chapel Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, KS.

Memorial contributions may be given to First Christian Church, Leavenworth, KS and or the American Diabetes Assoc.

Thank you to the wonderful staff at Golden Living Center for her care and the First Christian Church of Leavenworth who treated her like one of their own.

Mavis Jolene (Eichhorn) Thomas, 62, left this earth Sunday, July 4, 2010 at her home in Leavenworth, KS after a long bout with cancer.

Mrs. Thomas was born February 18, 1948 in Arma, KS to Frederick "Fritzy"`and Evelyn (Devlin) Eichhorn, she was the youngest of three daughters. She later married Samuel Thomas of Columbus, KS on April 1, 1967.

Mrs. Thomas was known for her many accomplishments, from coaching T-ball and soccer teams to making and selling wood crafts at local craft shows. She will be most remembered for her work as Administrative Assistant with the local Salvation Army Corp office, earning her the nickname of "Miss Mavis". Her many duties there included supporting in the application process for assistance of the community's less fortunate; gathering participants for the Salvation Army's winter bell-ringing; commodities distribution programs; organizing donations and distribution of the Corp's Angel Tree program; and most notably, organizing, preparing and running the annual "Spring Fling" auction event, which helped raise donations for the local Corp. Mrs. Thomas was also an avid NASCAR enthusiast and almost never missed watching a race.

Mrs. Thomas is survived by her husband, Sam Thomas, son, Doug Thomas, daughter Debra Thomas, sisters Margie Eichhorn and Marie Brinkman, mother, Evelyn Eichhorn and several grandchildren as well as various nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 2 to 3 P.M Saturday, July 10, 2010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel, followed by a 3 P.M memorial service, Saturday at the funeral chapel. Interment of cremains will be held at Highland Park Cemetery in Pittsburg, KS on July 17, 2010 at 3 P.M, services conducted by Bath-Naylor Funeral Chapel.

Because of her enthusiasm for the sport of NASCAR, in lieu of flowers the family asks donations be made in Mrs. Thomas's honor to; Victory Junction Gang Camp, 4500 Adam's Way, Randleman, NC 27317 or Kansas City Hospice, 10100 W 87th St, Suite 100, Overland Park, KS 66212.

Larry R "Bud" Land, 64, Leavenworth, KS passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at the V.A. Medical Center, Leavenworth. He was born July 2, 1945 in Leavenworth at Fort Leavenworth Hospital the son of Larry W. and Margie V. (Summers) Land. Larry is survived by daughter, Michelle Payne, Polo, MO, son Rick Land and his wife Missy, Leavenworth, six Grandchildren, Derrick, Samantha and Mia Land, Kyle, Courtney and James Payne. His father, Larry W. Land, and step mother Ellen of Kickapoo, two brothers, David and Gordon Land and their wives, sister Lavena Land Farmer, Lee¿s Summit, MO, seven nieces and nephews and many, many dear friends.

He served four years in the Coast Guard. He was a self employed carpenter, an avid outdoors man and hunter.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Friday, July 2, 2010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, July 2, 2010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Burial will follow in the Kickapoo Memorial Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Leavenworth Assistance Center or Donor¿s choice

Norma Vivian (Brewer) Johnson, 87, formerly of Leavenworth, passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2010.

Norma was born July 9, 1922 in Leavenworth the daughter of Joseph Clifford and Lena (Potter) Brewer.

In 1941 she married Major Milo Claude Johnson. He preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by son Paul Spencer Johnson, sister Betty Lou Brewer and friend Walter Jones.

Norma is survived by two daughters Claudia Johnson Bartlett and Judith Johnson Paykoc, seven grandchildren and two and a half great grand children. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and First Presbyterian Church of Leavenworth and First Christian Church of Olathe, a member of Beta Sigma Phi, Gamma Master, Girl Scouts.

Visitation will be from 9:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. Friday, June 25, 2010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Graveside service will be at 11:00 A.M. Friday at Mt. Muncie Cemetery.

Edward W. Sullins, 77, Easton, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2010 at his home.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Graveside service will be held at 2:30 P.M. Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at the Leavenworth National Cemetery.

Orville Eugene McCollum, 97, affectionately known as "Mac" to many, died June 17, 2010. Orville was born January 12, 1913 in St. Catherine, Missouri the son of Othie Lee McCollum and Nannie B. Finney McCollum.

On August 13, 1938 he married Lou Ann Mildred Ballew in Kahoka, Missouri. She preceded him in death on November 29, 1986. Orville Later married Matilda "Til" Mitchell on December 30, 1988 in Leavenworth, Kansas. She preceded him in death on December 11, 2006.

Orville graduated from high school in Brookfield, Missouri. He attended college for three years at Missouri Valley College in Marshall, Missouri. He then graduated from the Bowen Institute of Pharmacy in Brunswick, Missouri and became a registered pharmacist in both Missouri and New Mexico in 1936. Orville worked as a retail pharmacist for three years and then joined Eli Lilly & Company as a pharmaceutical representative in 1940. During his thirty eight years with Eli Lilly, he was recognized many times for his accomplishments. His career with the company was only interrupted to serve his country in the United States Navy from 1944 to 1945. Still Orville remained true to his chosen field and served as a Pharmacist Mate 1st Class.

Orville was a long time member of the First United Methodist Church. He served on the Cushing Hospital Board from 1982-1986, serving as President from 1985-1986. In addition, he served on the Leavenworth Country Club Board from 1985-1989.

Orville is survived by his son William B. McCollum, M.D. and wife Annette of Leavenworth, his grandchildren, Will, John and Jim McCollum and David Voorhees and Wife Neely, and two nephews, Steve Dahl and Phil Harvey Dahl of North Dakota. He is also survived by the Mitchell family, in particular John Mitchell Jr. and wife Maggie and their children and grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 A.M Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Private interment will be at a later date.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to the Mildred B. McCollum Scholarship Fund for Leavenworth High School seniors entering college, in care of the Davis Funeral Chapel, 531 Shawnee St, Leavenworth, KS 66048.

Anna Marie Jordan, 87, Leavenworth, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2010. Anna Marie was born May 12, 1923 in Lansing the daughter of William and Sophia Borchardt.

She was married June 16, 1943 to Edward Jordan who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by two brothers Howard and Harold Borchardt. Anna Marie is survived by daughter Anita Scarborough, sons Edward, Ronald and Kenneth Jordan, grandsons Eddie and Matt and five great grandchildren. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.

Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. Sunday, June 20, 2010 at Trinity Lutheran Church.

Funeral service will be 10:00 A.M. Monday, June 21, 2010 at Trinity Lutheran Church.

Memorial contributions may be given to Trinity Lutheran Church or L.A.W.S. Davis Funeral Chapel is entrusted to the arrangements.

Lawrence "Worry" Moppin, 74, passed away on June 9, 2010 at his home in Leavenworth, Kansas. Worry was born to Florence Jordan and Matthew Moppin on December 6, 1935 in East Leavenworth, Missouri. At the age of sixteen he began working at the Missouri Valley Steel Shipyards. He worked for the shipyards for over thirty years where he was a member of the Boiler Makers and then became employed by LEXECO where he was a member of Mo-Kan Teamsters Union, he retired in 1997. On April 28, 1956 he married Carrie Brune. He enjoyed working with his hands creating metal sculptures out of old tools and miscellaneous items and spending time with his grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife Carrie, his parents, one sister, Betty Poff; three brothers, John (Buster); Warren (Elmer) and Larry (Bubbles) Moppin. Worry is survived by two sons, Mike and Karla of Orlando, Florida; Tom and wife Mary Kay of Weston, Missouri; two daughters, Judy and husband Gary Curtis of Lone Jack, Missouri; Joan and husband Steve Johnston of East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania; eleven grandchildren, five great grandchildren and Mary Jo Moppin, companion. Visitation will be held at Davis Funeral Chapel, 6th and Shawnee, Leavenworth, Kansas. on Monday, June 14 from 5:30 to 8:00 pm. No grave side services, Cremation. In lieu of flowers contribution¿s can be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation or the American Cancer Society.

Mary Rowena Stewart, 87, Lansing, KS passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at Country Care in Easton, KS.

She was born November 26, 1921 in Kansas City, KS the daughter of Charles Salvatore Noble and Ethel Woolfende Wilson. On June 10, 1939 in Lansing, KS she married Jackson G. Stewart, Sr. He preceded her in death in 1991. She was also preceded in death by one son, Rande Stewart in 1991, and sister Anne Wilson.

She is survived by one son, Jackson G. Stewart, Jr. and wife Barbara, Overland Park, KS and one daughter, Michelle (Miche) Rowena Redford and husband Kent, grandchildren, Jackson G. Stewart, III, Christy Catano, Victoria Rowena Redford, and Vanessa L. Redford, two great grandchildren, Isabella and Giovanni Catano, brother, Charles Noble, sister in law, Neva Lou McCarbrey, dear friend, Isabel Filbert, and step grandchildren, Caitlyn and Cameron Brown.

Mary came to Lansing, KS in 1937 where she met her husband, volunteer assistant superintendent of the Lansing United Methodist Church, where they soon became engaged.

Member of the Crossroads United Methodist Church formerly the Lansing United Methodist Church, a member of the United Methodist Women, the Lansing Lioness Club, life time member of the Leavenworth Country Club, she golfed for many years and won many tournaments, Lansing Community Club where she served as secretary, she was a member of the Lansing and volunteer of the Lansing Historical Society and received a life time recognition, she was a Brownie and Girl Scout Leader and a Cub Scout Leader, member of R.E.A.C , she was a avid seamstress. She enjoyed gardening and planting flowers.

Family will receive friends from 5:30 to 6:30 P.M Friday, June 11, 2010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel, with a funeral service follow at 6:30 P.M at the funeral chapel. The Rev. Lucinda Holmes of the Crossroads United Methodist Church will officiate. The Rev. Trevor Dancer will offer the eulogy and reflection. Private burial will be in the Mt. Muncie Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to Crossroads Church, Crossroads Hospice or the Lansing Historical Society.

Jeane Kisker, 85, formerly of Leavenworth, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2010 in Kansas City, Kansas at Providence Place Nursing Home.

Jeane was born December 15, 1924 in Wooldridge, Missouri the daughter of Harry and Beulah Estes. On May 20, 1950 she married Eugene W. Kisker in Ottawa, Kansas. He survives her. She is also survived by three sons: Brian, Steven and wife Linda, and David and wife Ellen. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Don and Ernie Estes.

Jeane was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. For many years, she worked as a bookkeeper for Bramlage Lincoln Mercury dealership, and later she worked as a real estate broker for Schanze and Banks and Klotz Agency. She took pride in her cooking and baking, and enjoyed sharing recipes with friends. She loved to play bridge. Jeane had a special place in her heart for her canine friends.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. Thursday, June 10, 2010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel. The funeral will be held at 2:00 P.M. at the Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at Sunset Memory Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Leavenworth Animal Welfare Society or Trinity Lutheran Church.

Jim Crum, 62, Leavenworth, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2010.

Jim was born February 16, 1948 in Leavenworth the son of Jack and Esther Crum.

He is survived by his wife Ann, son James and Lin Crum, granddaughter Shannon, step children Ismael, Miguel and Jennifer and their families, brother Jerry and Ginny Crum, nieces and nephews Mary, John, Jason and Jill and their families.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother John Crum.

He was a loving and caring family man. He lived his entire life in Leavenworth County. He graduated Leavenworth High School in 1966, graduated Emporia State University in 1970. He taught at West Junior High from 1971 to 1976. He retired in 2003 fromthe Federal Penitentiary. He retired in 2010 from the Lansing Correctional Facility.

He loved most of all his family business Kansas City Star routes, time at the family farm, all things nature, family and church.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel, Leavenworth, Kansas.

Funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, June 10, 2010 at the First Christian Church, Leavenworth, Kansas.

Burial will follow at Mount Muncie Cemetery, Lansing, Kansas.

Memorial contributions may be given to the First Christian Church of Leavenworth or the Covenant Harvest Church of Pittsburg, KS.

Roger Dean Ruggles, 62, of Leavenworth KS, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2010 at the Kansas City V.A.

He was born on May 29, 1948 in Washington, IA to Cecil and Virginia Ruggles (Cole). He graduated from Hedrick High School in 1967. Roger entered the Army in Match 1968 giving 13 years of Military service. He later served as a law enforcement officer in Coralville, IA, Rawlings, WY, and Leavenworth County Sheriffs Department. In addition to being a hunter safety instructor, he enjoyed working with dogs, fishing and hunting. He is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his son Scott of Leavenworth, KS and two brothers Howard, Grimes, IA and Richard, Coon Rapids, IA and two granddaughters, Lauren and Erin.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 2, 2010 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, June 3, 2010 at 12:30 P.M. at the Leavenworth National Cemetery.

Martha B Sparling, 85, a lifetime resident of Leavenworth, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2010, at the Golden Living Center in Lansing, KS.

Martha was born on August 31, 1924, the daughter of Leo and Emily Whitlock. She was a graduate of Immaculata High School and a member of Immaculate Conception-St. Joseph parish. She retired from Southwestern Bell in 1985 after 40 years of service. On May 25, 1945 Martha married Dale E. Sparling. He passed away on January 5, 1969.

She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Raymond and Lois Whitlock, of Tracy California, her sister, Mary N. Reilly, and sister-in-law, Dorothy Costello, both of Leavenworth. Her devoted caregiver and niece, Sue Chartier, of Lansing, and a number of nieces and nephews and their families also survive her. Martha¿s cheerful spirit and kind heart will be remembered and cherished by her family and all who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be held at Davis Funeral Chapel from 6 PM to 8 PM on Thursday, June 3rd, with the Rosary at 7 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM on Friday, June 4, 2010, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with Fr. Christopher Kulig, O.Carm., officiating. Burial will follow at Mount Calvary. Memorials may be given to Immaculate Conception-St. Joseph Church or a charity of the donor¿s choice.

Donald K. Schlueter, Farley, MO passed away May 30, 2010 at his home. Visitation will be held 9:00 A.M. Wednesday, June 2, 2010 with funeral service following at 10:00 A.M. at St. John Lutheran Church, Farley, MO.Burial will be in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Rockville, MO. Arrangments by Davis Funeral Chapel, Leavenworth, KS.

Wilbert Leon Thomas, Sr. passed away peacefully at home on May 21, 2010. Wilbert entered the world on October 11, 1923 in Wisner, Louisiana to Moses Thomas, Sr. and Bunchie (Wilson) Thomas. He was the youngest brother of Moses Jr., Clarence Sr., Liddell, Joseph and Juanita, all preceded him in death. Wilbert entered military service in the Army in May of 1943 and deploy to foreign service in 1944; first on the beaches of Normandy. He was part of General Pattons armed advance, the Red Ball Express convey, driving at night using cat eyes to avoid detection while transporting vital supplies, equipment and replacement troops to the front lines in France during World War II. From France his tour of duty took him to Germany. Wilbert learned to speak both French and German and earned the World War II Victory, ATO, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign, and Good Conduct medals.

After the war, Wilbert married his high school sweetheart, Earlina Haynes, in 1947. They made Leavenworth, Kansas their home and remained happily married for nearly sixty years. Wilbert was actively involved with his church, Independent Baptist Church, the Northeastern District and State of Kansas Laymen Associations, Masons and the Boy Scouts. There was not a day in his life that was not at least fair to middling.

His wife Earlina, son Danny, and daughters Linda Kay and Gwendolyn preceded him in death. He is survived by his sons Wilbert Jr (Deborah, deceased), Marvin , Frederick and daughters Patricia (Martin Haynes) and Janice Thomas Owolabi (Sanya), grandchildren Bradley Thomas, Bryant Thomas, Blair Thomas, Alexander Haynes, Cody Haynes, Francesca Haynes, Deji Owolabi and Jaye Owolabi, sister-in-laws Corine Thomas (Clarence, deceased), Ethel Lee, Macie Durden, Betty Brown, (James) Emma Davis, brother-in-laws Louis Haynes (Millie, deceased), Willie Haynes (Cynthia), Jimmy C. Haynes (Bobbie), Melvin Haynes (Janice), cousins, nephews, nieces and a large extended family built on long-established friendships, fellowship and a full life. Visitation will be held May 28, 2010 at Independent Baptist Church, 6th and Pottawatomie, Leavenworth, Kansas at 10:30 am with services to follow at 12:30 pm. The family requests that in lieu of flowers that donations are made to Independent Baptist Church for a scholarship to be established in his name. Davis Funeral Chapel is entrusted to the arrangements.

Genevieve J. Yeamans, 92, Leavenworth, KS, died May 10, 2010, at her home. She was born May 18, 1917, in Kansas City, KS, to John and Lena Fedora. On July 13, 1942, she married Dell W. Yeamans, Jr. They later divorced. Genevieve was preceded in death by her parents and by nine sisters and three brothers. She was the last surviving sibling. She worked in her early years at McKesson Drug Company, then later at Phillips Petroleum and Sunshine Biscuits, followed by a career as a Nursing Assistant at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, Wadsworth, KS (now the Dwight D. Eisenhower Medical Center, Leavenworth). She enjoyed spending time with her family and keeping in contact with old friends. She had a way of making life fun in the most troubling times and she will be missed by all who knew her. She is survived by two daughters, Patricia I. Fuqua (Harry) of Leavenworth and Carol J. Cox (Mike) of Leavenworth; three granddaughters, Susan L. Fevurly (Harold) of Leavenworth, Natalie J. Cox of Lawrence, and Andrea M. Cox of Leavenworth; and one great granddaughter Ena D. Fevurly of Leavenworth. She is also survived by a stepson, Dell W. Yeamans III (Carol) of Edgerton and a stepdaughter Della S. Yeamans, Kansas City, Kansas, and by her former husband Dell W. Yeamans, Jr. A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 21, 2010, at 4:00 pm at Victory Hills Baptist Church, 2010 North 66th Terrace, Kansas City, KS (NW corner of 66th Terrace and Parallel, 913-299-0555). In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to the church of the donor¿s choice. Cremation with private inurnment.

George E. Everett, Lansing, KS passed away Saturday, May 15, 2010 at Country Care in Easton, KS. George was born July 28, 1933 in Leavenworth, KS the son of Hayes and Ella (Blockberger) Everett. On October 6, 1956, in Leavenworth, he married Betty Jo Hill. She preceded him in death on April 11, 1998. He was also preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Mary Sanderson and Nellie Land and two brothers, Eldon and LeRoy Everett.

He is survived by his daughter, Sheryl Lynn Mayes and husband Larry, Leavenworth, KS and his son James Everett and wife Tina, Leavenworth, KS, three brothers, Richard Everett and John Everett, Leavenworth, KS and Hayes Everett, Jr., Joplin, MO, two sisters, Ella Treat and Pat Blunt both of Leavenworth, KS, seven grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren.

George graduated from Leavenworth High School and enter into the United States Army September 7, 1953 to December 6, 1955, serving in the Korean War. After his military service he worked for the Leavenworth Foundary till 1959, he then worked as a cook at Munson Army Hospital, Ft. Leavenworth, KS, retiring in 1988.

He was Union Steward for the American Federation of Government Employees, Ft. Leavenworth, KS.

He was a devoted father and uncle, always there to help his family and friends.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Funeral service will be held 2 P.M Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at the funeral chapel. Burial will follow in the Mt. Muncie Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to the American Heart Association.

Charles Joseph Prusik, 69, Atchison, Kansas, passed away at the family home May 12, 2010. Charles was born December 18, 1940, the biological son of Charles C. Prusik and Margaret Biggs. Upon the death of his biological mother in 1953, Charles J. joined his father and mother, Grace Vogt. On May 30, 1993 he married Donna M. Davis in a service held at the Kansas City Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall. She survives him at the family residence.

He is also survived by two sons Terrance C. Prusik (Cynthia) and Michael Prusik, one brother Tom Prusik (Diane), two sisters Barbara Cailteux-Zevallos (Raoul) and Connie Amerasian (Aram) and three grand children, Sara, Michael and McKinnon.

He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1958, where he met his first wife Mary. His tour of duty was four years, after which he enlisted in National Guard. Shortly thereafter he enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving two tours in Vietnam and various other locations until his retirement in 1980. He was a highly decorated Infantryman, with a total of 43 military awards, including 3 Purple Hearts.

Mr. Prusik graduated from K-State Manhattan Kansas, after leaving military service, with three degrees: English, Literature and Drama. He was also a graduate of the University of Kansas City Missouri where he obtained a teaching certificate.

Mr. Prusik was an accomplished poet and actor in Community Theatre. He enjoyed sport fishing, carpentry, riding motorcycles, nature and photography.
He will be greatly missed.

Visitation will be held on Monday, May 17, 2010 from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 531 Shawnee St., Leavenworth Kansas. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. at the Davis Funeral Chapel, followed by a graveside service at McLouth Cemetery in McLouth Kansas. Afterwards there will be a celebration of Charles¿ life at the family home at 815 So. 5th St., Atchison Kansas.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to the Wounded Warrior Project; P.O. Box 758516, Topeka Kansas, 66675-8516

Ethel Lauretta Fevurly, 91, of Leavenworth, passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2010, at her home.

She was born May 29, 1918 at Easton KS., the daughter of Walter William Mayer and Alta Leona Luse Meyer.

On July 14, 1941 she married Lloyd Fevurly who preceded her in death Feb. 12, 1998.

She was baptized and joined the McLouth Baptist Church in her early youth. She taught school three years in Leavenworth County before her marriage. She was a dovoted wife and mother.

She leaves her two daughters, Rita Kallal, West Monroe, LA. and Pauline Winchell, Bend, OR.; a son, Erwin Fevurly, Leavenworth, KS; a sister Lorna Janda, LaMesa, CA.; a brother Frank Meyer, Leavenworth, KS.; seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and two great great-grandchildren.

Graveside service will begin at 10:00 A.M..Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at the Leavenworth National Cemetery. There will be no visitation.

Davis Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Mary Alyce (Phillips) Hansen passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 5th at the Golden Living Center, Lansing, KS. Mary loved life and people. Her kindness of heart, willingness to listen and encouragement made her a special person to many. Her quick wit and warm smile will be missed by all that knew and loved her. May she live on in each of our hearts.

Mary was born on June 17, 1931 in Racine, WI, daughter of George and Edna (Vorpahl) Phillips. She married Kenneth L. Hansen on February 3, 1951 in Racine, WI. She lived and worked in Racine the majority of her life.

Mary came to Leavenworth in 1989 to be with her daughter and family. She is a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and the Lutheran Women¿s Ladies Aid. Mary touched many lives throughout her life with her passion for food, knowledge and talent of crafts, love of collecting cookbooks and recipes, and her contributions to the community. Mary is preceded in death by her husband Ken September 27, 1965, her parents, brothers William and John Phillips and sister Lois Mae Phillips. She is survived by her loving daughters Elizabeth Burris (Timothy) of Spokane, WA and Laura Elkins (Jerry) of Leavenworth, KS; sisters Grace DuPree of Glendale Heights, IL and Kathryn Lindh of Ft. Atkinson, WI; grandsons Ronald Elkins, Kenneth Elkins, Carl Burris, Joshua Burris, and Loren Elkins; great granddaughters Fiona, Addison, and Delanie Burris; great grandsons Cameron, Chase, and Corbin Elkins and Seth Burris; cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

Visitation will be held at the Davis Funeral Chapel on Monday, May 10, 2010 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Funeral service will be held at the St. Paul Lutheran Church on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. Mary will be interned in Racine, WI on May 14, 2010. Memorial contributions may be given to the St. Paul Lutheran Church and School, 311 N. Seventh St., Leavenworth, KS 66048; 913-682-0387 or Crossroads Hospice, 9237 Ward Parkway, Ste. 300, Kansas City, MO 64114; 888-603-6673.

George H. Harth, Jr, 89, Leavenworth, KS passed away Saturday, May 1, 2010 at Cushing Memorial Hospital after suffering a stroke on Friday Morning

George was born July 11, 1920 in Leavenworth, KS, he was the oldest son of George H. Harth, Sr. and Josephine M. Naeher Harth.

He was married to Phyllis White, she preceded him in death, of this union two children were born, George H. Harth, III and Jo Ann Baker.

He and Virginia L. Shaw were united in marriage in 1977. They celebrated their 33rd anniversary on April 3, 2010.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Rosemary and two brothers, Robert and Gary. He was survived by his brother, James L. Harth of Leavenworth, KS

He was a verteran of W.W.II. He was a baker most of his life and pleased many couples with beautiful wedding cakes.

He had two step children, Lynn J. Shaw and Gay L. Shaw, seven grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 9 to 10 A.M Thursday, May 6, 2010 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 311 N 7th St, Leavenworth, KS 66048, with funeral service following at 10 A.M Thursday at the church. The Rev. Ed Mease will officiate. Burial will follow in the Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS.

Memorial contributions may be given to St. Paul Lutheran Church. The Davis Funeral Chapel is in charge of the funeral services.

Travis Mears of Kansas City, MO died Saturday, May 1st, 2010 at Providence Hospital.

He was born on September 27th, 1974 in Fort Worth, TX.

Travis lived his life with a passion. A passion for his music. A passion for his beliefs and a passion for his family and friends.

He is survived by his parents, Richard and Barbara Mears. His brother, Philip Mears. His sister and brother-in-law Rebekah and Jared Kite, sister and brother-in-law Sarah and Chris Newey and his sisters, Sally, Chloe, and Haylee. His nieces, Abigail and Avari Kite and Kaitlyn Newey.

¿Now Voyager Depart, (much, much for thee is in store)¿¿-Walt Whitman.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 P.M Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at Church of Christ, 3911 10th Ave, Leavenworth, KS. followed by a memorial service at 7 P.M Tuesday at the church.

The Davis Funeral Chapel is incharge of the funeral arrangements.

Herbert Abraham Walker, 83, of Lansing, Kansas, passed away at Saint Luke¿s Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri on Tuesday, April 20, 2010.

Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. with Masonic Service at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 26 at Davis Funeral Chapel, 531 Shawnee Street, Leavenworth, Kansas. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, April 27 at Southern Heights United Methodist Church, 726 Muncie Road. Leavenworth, Kansas. Pastor Loren Drummond will be officiating. Memorials may be sent to Southern Heights United Methodist Church or the C.W. Parker Carousel Museum of Leavenworth.

Herb was born October 25, 1926 in Leavenworth, Kansas to Pearl Josephine (Martin) and Abraham Gary Walker. He was proud to serve his country as a Seabee in the U.S. Navy during World War II after he enlisted at the age of 17. He participated in the invasion of Okinawa and served in many actions and areas of the Pacific. After he was honorably discharged from service, Herb graduated from Leavenworth High School, Kansas City Kansas Junior College, and studied civil engineering and land surveying at the University of Kansas.

Herb and his high school sweetheart, Mary Ellen Huffman, were married June 19, 1949. He taught at Stony Point School in Easton, Kansas. Herb was a licensed land surveyor with several companies, including Sandin Survey and Don White Surveying Company, and was a construction inspector.

Herb was a 50-year member of King Solomon Masonic Lodge #10 and Byington #177 Eastern Star. He was a member of Fidelity #11 White Shrine of Jerusalem. Herb served as Associate Guardian for Job¿s Daughters. He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Herb served on the Lan-Del Water Board. He was a former Shriner and Fraternal Order of Eagles member.

Herb loved the Lord and his church, Michigan Avenue Methodist Church and later Southern Heights United Methodist Church. He and Mary Ellen were youth leaders there for many years. Herb held numerous positions including trustee and member of the building committee. He was proud to serve as Scoutmaster and held many other leadership positions in Boy Scouts.

Herb worked as a volunteer at the C.W. Parker Carousel Museum in Leavenworth. He enjoyed the restoration of the carousel and later being a carousel operator.

Herb loved being outside, working on the yard, and having his family around.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen; daughter, Kathleen Behrens (Dean), Kansas City, KS; son, Paul Walker (Robyn Smith), Gladstone, MO; daughter, Kim Fibelkorn (Paul), Edgerton, KS; grandchildren, Renee Casey (Joe); Thomas Behrens (Sammy Jo); Joseph and David Walker; Brian and Michael Fibelkorn; great-grandchildren, Daniel, Shannon, and Mary Bethany Casey; sister, Betty Hermann; brother, Kenneth Walker (Ruth); sister-in-law Freda Walker; brothers-in-law Raymond Huffman and Grant Huffman; sister-in-law Flora Virginia Lockhart (Mark); and many nieces and nephews. Herb is preceded in death by brother Lowell Walker.

Arrangements by Davis Funeral Chapel www.davisfuneralchapelinc.com

Arthur Otto Kaaz Jr., 79, of Leavenworth, Kansas passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2010, at Brandon Woods Nursing Home in Lawrence, Kansas. Services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 22, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2101 Tenth Avenue, Leavenworth, KS with Pastor Damien Snyder officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Muncie Cemetery. Friends may call from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 21, at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 531 Shawnee, Leavenworth, KS.

Art was born June 28, 1930 in Leavenworth to Arthur and Alma Kloepper Kaaz. He graduated from Leavenworth High School and received a B.S. degree with honors in Industrial Management from the University of Kansas in 1952. At K.U., he was a member of Omicron Delta Kappa, Beta Gamma Sigma and served as Cadet Commander of the Air Force R.O.T.C. In 1954, he graduated with Distinction from Harvard Business School in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Following graduation, he served at the Cambridge Research Institute as an Air Force Officer. In 1957, he returned home and joined his family business, Kaaz Woodwork Company and became president in 1972. In 1977, he founded Kaaz Holding Company, a private investment company, where he served as president until shortly before his death.

He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, a former member of the Board of Directors of Leavenworth National Bank, Army National Bank and The Architectural Woodwork Institute. He was also a former member of the Kansas City Club and Harvard Club of Boston.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Martha, and three children, Arthur Otto Kaaz III, Overland Park, KS, James Andrew Kaaz, Austin, TX, and Nancy Kaaz Shagoury, Dedham, MA, and son-in-law, David Joseph Shagoury, and grandchildren, Joseph David Shagoury and Sophia Mary Shagoury, and sisters, Mary Ann Conklin, Hutchinson, KS and Marjorie Dunn, Stuart, FL.

Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church or to the American Diabetes Association.

Jessie L. Dancer, Jr. 82, Leavenworth, KS passed away Friday, April 16, 2010 at Providence Medical Center, Kansas City, KS.

Jessie was born January 2, 1928 at Ft. Leavenworth, KS the son of Jesse L. and Minnie A. (Wright) Danser. Survivors include his children, Barbara L. Dodds (Bruce), Clay Center, KS, Dolores R. Bozarth, Lansing, KS, Michelle Russell, Leavenworth, KS, Lee Danser, Florida and one brother, Cecil H. Danser (Freda), Mimbres, New Mexico.

Jessie served in the United States Air Force from 1946 to 1948. He later worked at the Provost Marshall¿s office at Ft. Leavenworth, KS and then worked at the Ft. Leavenworth Commissary for many years, retiring from there.

Jessie volunteered at the Leavenworth Assistance Center for a number of years, he was a life time member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #55 and a member of the American Legion Post #23.

He attended the First Christian Church.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 P.M Monday, April 19, 2010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Funeral service will be held 10 A.M Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel, the Rev. Lynn Dickson will officiate. Burial will follow in the Leaveworth National Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to St. Jude¿s Children¿s Hospital or the Leavenworth Assistance Center.

Delbert Truman Gwartney, 96, of Leavenworth, KS, died April 16, 2010 at Cushing Memorial Hospital. He was born July 26, 1916 at Easton, KS to Truman and Elizabeth Conway Gwartney. He attended Coffin Grade School at Salt Creek Valley and Leavenworth High School. As a youth he helped his father on the farm. In 1936 he started working for Abernathy Furniture Co in Leavenworth. When Abernathy closed business in 1952 he went to work for Iowa-Missouri Walnut Co. in St. Joseph, MO as a timber buyer and sales representative to export log buyers. In 1965 he started his own business as Kansas-Missouri Walnut Log Co. and bought and sold logs from Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri to the domestic and export markets.

January 26, 1948 he married Margaret LaMay. He is survived by his wife Margaret M. Gwartney, grandson James E. Alexander of Pembroke, Ma., granddaughter Kim Alexander Wood, two great-grandsons of Frisco, TX, four great-great grandchildren, a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and their families. He was proceeded in death by his daughter, Kathleen Alexander, sisters Thelma Schwarts Fisher, Blanche Gwartney, Belva Timmons, Esther Jarowitz, brothers Millard Gwartney and Robert L. Gwartney.

He was a Golden Eagle of Aerie 55. He was an active member of St. Paul¿s Episcopal Church, 209 N. 7th St., Leavenworth.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, April 20, 2010 from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. at Davis Funeral Chapel. The funeral service will be held Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Paul¿s Episcopal Church, burial following at Mt. Muncie Cemetery

Memorial contributions may be given to St. Paul¿s Episcopal Church.

Rose B. Vredenburg, 90, Bella Vista, AR, formerly of Leavenworth, passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2010.

Rose was born March 31, 1920 in Winchester, KS, the daughter of Willard E. and Blanche (DuBois) Bird.

On June 3, 1950 she married Donald A. Vredenburg. He preceded her in death. Rose is survived her children James Vredenburg (Bonnie), Rose Marie Theel, Carol Conner, Donald Amos Vredenburg (Mary), one sister Betty Johnson, 10 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and numerous great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death one son Richard Dean Howard, one brother Amos S. Bird and two sisters Dorothy Lange and Patricia Bird.

Rose retired from the Veteran¿s Administration after 30 year of service. She was a member of Remnant Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, NARFE, American Business Women¿s Association and a Girl Scout Leader.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Saturday, April 17, 2010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

The funeral will follow at 1:00 P.M. at the funeral chapel. Elder Steven Campbell will officiate.

Burial at Sunset Memory Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be given to American Cancer Society or the National Kidney Foundation.

George Saunders New, 87, Leavenworth, KS passed away Saturday, April 3, 2010.

George was born December 18, 1922 in rural Leavenworth and was a lifelong resident of the area. He was the son of Oliver Frank and Carrie Agnes (Saunders) New.

George is survived by his wife, Martha Louise New, four daughters, Carrie A. Ritchey (Kurtis), Debbie L. Miller (Jeff), Linda L. Warrick (Bill) and Nancy L. Wood (Joe), one son, George Frank New, two sisters, Viola Pike and Idabelle Edlin, sixteen grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one granddaughter, Kimberly Ritchey, son-in-law, Larry O¿Neill, two brothers, Richard F. and Jack O. New and one sister, Mildred New.

George attended Faulkner Elementary School and graduated from Jarbolo High School in 1940. He then went on to attend Kansas State University until he enlisted in the United States Navy. He served his country as a carrier pilot during WW II.

He was married August 8, 1945 to Martha Thorning and after the war moved back to rural Leavenworth where they raised their family and operated a successful dairy business for over 50 years. George¿s lifelong love of working the land and nurturing animals is best summed up by a plaque found on his desk that states: ¿I love not man the less, but nature more.¿

George was a very active member of his community serving on the Deacon and Elder Boards at First Presbyterian Church of Leavenworth, the Lansing School Board, Leavenworth City/County Health Board, The Leavenworth County Dairy Association and numerous projects with the Leavenworth County Extension. He encouraged many area youth as a 4-H project leader and Boling 4-H Club Community leader.

He also worked with the youth at First Presbyterian Church as a Jr. High Sunday School teacher and youth group leader.

The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 P.M Tuesday, April 6, 2010, at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 531 Shawnee St, Leavenworth, KS. Funeral service will be held 11 A.M Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at High Prairie Church, 26480 187th Street, Leavenworth, KS 66048. Memorial contributions may be given to High Prairie Church.

Herbert J. Schlaf, 79, Leavenworth passed away Thursday, April 1, 2010. Herbert was born in Brooklyn, NY December 23, 1930 the son of Kurt and Olga M. Schlaf.

On February 5, 1974 he married Jacquelyn Gresham. She survives him. He is also survived by daughter Leanne Pendergraft and husband Doyle, four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

He was a 20 year distinguished Veteran of the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Air Force retiring in 1968.

He served 22 years in government service retiring in 1995. He continued to serve his community by teaching and helping future generations.

A graveside service with Military Honors will be held at 2:30 P.M. Thursday, April 8, 2010 at the Leavenworth National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to the Leavenworth Humane Society or the Salvation Army.

Davis Funeral Chapel is entrusted to the arrangements.

Mrs. Flora M. Keller, 79, passed away on March 30, 2010, at the Tonganoxie Nursing Home.

The funeral will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 531 Shawnee, Leavenworth, KS. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. The Rev. James Jobst will officiate.

Survivors include her daughters Paula Knollman of Tonganoxie and Diane Beckett of Herndon, VA., granddaughters Jamie Rickey, of Baldwin City, Rachel Francis of Kansas City, MO., Ginger Knollman of Liberty, MO., grandson Dr. Andrew Beckett of Oxford, Ohio, and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty three years, Virgil in 2000.

Mrs. Keller was a longtime Leavenworth resident. Flora was a china packer for 14 years for Studder and Leavenworth Moving and Storage. She lived at the Tonganoxie Nursing Home for three years. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donation be given to Trinity Lutheran Church, 16928 Evans Road, Bonner Springs, KS 66012, and Hospice Care of Kansas, 15329 W. 95th St., Lenexa, KS 66219.

Ray Francis Alexander, 80, Easton, KS passed away March 24, 2010 in Tucson, AZ. Ray was born August 12, 1929 in Springdale, KS the son of Thomas W. and Ella Mae (Gillen) Alexander. On June 9, 1950 in St. John Lutheran Church, Easton, KS he married Janet J. Moulden.

He is also survived by his wife of sixty years, Janet J. Alexander, one daughter, Cheryl L. Holmes (Thomas), one son Steve M. Alexander (Kris), daughter in law, Teri Alexander, six grandchildren, Thomas, Cory, Morgan, Matt, Corey and Tesia, eight great grandchildren, Joshua, Kyle, Nathan, Michael, Darrin, Alexis, Anthony, and Amaya, one brother, ( Retired) Capt. Marvin G. Alexander, sister in law Betty Alexander,brother in laws, Wayne Moulden (Karin), John Moulden (Pat), and Danny Moulden (Diane) and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.

Ray was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Thomas Ray Alexander, one daughter, Mary Elaine Alexander, grandson, Darrin Thomas Alexander, twin brother, Roy Frank Alexander and a brother, Clyde Thomas Alexander, sister Evelyn Barber.

He graduated from Leavenworth High School in 1947. He farmed and later entered the United States Army in March of 1955 and was discharged in October of 1959.

After his Military he went to work for the Federal Bureau of Prisons in Leavenworth.

During that time he worked at USP- Lompoc, CA, USMCFP-Springfield, MO, FCI- LaTuna, TX, FCI, Safford, AZ ,CCM-Phoenix, AZ and then came back to USP-Leavenworth, KS where he retired in 1979.

After he retired from the Federal Bureau of Prisons he worked for the State of Arizona Corrections, Tucson, AZ. Through the years of working in the prison system he also owned and farmed the Alexander Brother¿s Farm, Easton, KS.

He was an avid reader and he loved to travel. At the time of his death he was living in Tucson, AZ enjoying the sunshine. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, confirmed in to the church in 1951. He was a member of the Elks, Moose, Eagles, the Jim Beam Bottle Collectors, and the Federal Prison Retirees.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M Thursday, April 1, 2010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Funeral service will be held at 10 A.M Friday, April 2, 2010 at the St. John Lutheran Church, Easton, KS. Pastor Gary Merritt will officiate. Burial will follow in the St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Easton, KS.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to St. John Lutheran Church, 347481-243rd Street, Easton, Kansas 66020 or Darrin and Thomas Alexander Scholarship Fund in care of the Davis Funeral Chapel, 531 Shawnee St., Leavenworth, KS 66048.

Emma A. Nahrendorf, 100, Leavenworth, KS passed away Saturday, March 27, 2010 at Country Care in Easton, KS.

Emma was born November 10, 1909 in Leavenworth the daughter of John W. and Hermine A. (Ackenhausen) Nahrendorf.

She was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters, Leona Niemann, Erma E. Nahrendorf, Hermina Heinemeier, and Quinta Brewer.

She is survived by six nieces and nephews, including John Niemann, seventeen great nieces and nephews, and six great-great nieces and nephews.

Emma was an elementary school teacher from 1928 to 1975, she taught at Jefferson School and North Broadway School. As a teacher for 47 years, she was loved and was respected by her peers. She was voted Teacher of the Year in the mid 1950¿s.

She was a delegate of the N.E.A. Convention in New York and served as vice president and later president of the Leavenworth City Teachers.

She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, she was a Sunday school teacher and a member of the Altar Guild for many years. She was also a member of the Kansas Retired Teachers Association, Delta Kappa Gamma, and volunteer at Cushing Hospital for many years.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 7:30 P.M Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Funeral service will be held 10 A.M Wednesday, March 30, 2010 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, The Rev. Ed Mease will officiate. Burial will follow in the Mt. Muncie Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to St. Paul Lutheran Church.

Sergeant Major (Retired) Allen Richard Nelson, United States Army,69, Leavenworth, KS, passed away Monday, March 22, 2010 at his home. He was born January 17, 1941 in Elk Benzinger, PA , the son of Helmar Otto and Elizabeth May (Ginther) Nelson.

On August 7, 1965, in Easton, KS, he married Dorothy D. Mills, she survives him. He is also survived by two daughters, Patricia Nelson and Anita Nelson, both of Leavenworth, his grandchildren, Mindy, Sarah, Matthew, James, and Katilyn, five sisters and three brothers.

He entered the United States Army on November 12, 1963 and was discharged February 28, 1987.

He served as a Military Policeman and a correctional specialist. He was a member of the V.F.W.

Graveside service with military honors will be held on Monday, March 29, 2010 at 2:30 P.M. at Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery, Fort Leavenworth, KS.

Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society.

Phillip Robert Nelson passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at St. Luke.s Hospital.

Phillip was born September 15, 1920 in Wathena, KS. Phillip graduated from Wathena High School in Wathena, KS in 1937. He married Angela Motyka September 27, 1941 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in St. Joseph, MO they later moved to Leavenworth in 1942.

Preceded in death by his mother Ruth (Knopp) Nelson, his father Charles Nelson, his sister Esther Grimm, his brothers Charles Linden Nelson, John Nelson, William Nelson and Kenneth Nelson.

Phillip is survived by his wife Angela Nelson of Leavenworth, his son David Nelson and his wife Angie and two step grandchildren, Michael and Sarah Doyle of Overland Park, KS, his sister-in-law Lucy Nelson of St Joseph, MO and many nieces and nephews

Phillip worked at the Water Plant at Fort Leavenworth, KS for over 38 years, 25 of which as the superintendent. He was a member of the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and recipient of the Commander.s Award for Civil Service from the Department of the Army. He retired in January of 1981. Phillip was a member of the Eagles, a former member of the Fish and Game Lake, and a former member of the Elks.

Phillip served as a weather spotter and auxiliary deputy sheriff for Leavenworth County in the 1970.s and 1980.s. He was a handyman and craftsman.

Phillip was a member of First United Methodist Church; he was the head usher at the First United Methodist Church for approximately 28 years.

Phillip enjoyed his family, traveling, boating, and the outdoors.

The visitation will be held on Thursday, March 18, 2010 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church. The funeral service will be on Friday, March 19, 2010 at 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may be given to the First United Methodist Church, 422 Chestnut, Leavenworth, KS 66048. Davis Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.

Henry .Hank. Porter, of Basehor, Kansas passed away at the age of 78 at Shawnee Gardens Nursing Home, Shawnee, KS on March 21, 2010 after fighting a courageous battle against a brain tumor.

A memorial service followed by a visitation will be held at Wallulla Christian Church on Saturday, March 27 at 2 P.M. where he served as a Deacon, Elder and in 1984 as Chairman of the building committee for the present church sanctuary. A private burial service will be held.

Hank was born on August 6, 1931 at Bonner Springs, KS to George and Anna Porter, the ninth of ten children. He graduated from Basehor High School in 1949. During his lifetime he farmed and drove both milk and concrete trucks. He retired from Penney.s Concrete in 1996 and continued to farm. In earlier years he coached grade school boy.s baseball and basketball. He loved playing slow pitch softball with the family and was an avid bowler.

Preceding him in death are his mother and father, brothers: Leo, Bill, David, Clarence, and sisters, Delia, Marie and Anna. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Charlene Douglas, Shawnee, KS. Five children and spouses: Loretta (Calvin) Habig, Tigard, Oregon; Ronald (Laura) Porter, Tonganoxie, KS; Douglas (Denise) Porter, Tonganoxie, KS; Kenneth (Karen) Porter, McLouth, KS; and Peggy (Douglas) Reaser, Olathe, KS: sister: Florence Wilson, Inverness, Fl; brother, Earl (Joyce) Porter, Phoenix, AZ; Sister-in-law, Jeanette Porter, Kansas City, KS; brother-in-law, Bill Roche, Leavenworth, KS; 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Wallula Christian Church, 23785 139th Street, Leavenworth, KS 66048 or the American Cancer Society, 6700 Antioch. Meriam, KS 66204. The Davis Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.

Nicole A. Hearn, 76, Leavenworth, KS passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at her home.

She was born August 25, 1933 in Esch Sur Alzett, G. D. Luxembourg, the daughter of Nicolas and Helene Schong. On April 6, 1960 in Luxenbourg she married Maurice C. Hearn, he survives her at their home.

She is also survived by her daughter, Michele Turner, West Chester, PA, two grandchildren, Lisa Kaestner and husand, Steven, and Marcus Drennon, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Nicole worked as a cook at David Brewer School for several years and then went to Bradley School at Ft. Leavenworth, KS, where she retired.

Nicole enjoyed gardening and her husband and her grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 2 to 3 p.m Saturday, March 20, 2010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 3 p.m. at the funeral chapel. Chaplain Ralph Testerman of Sunflower Hospice will officiate.

Following the service Nicole will be transported to Hennessey-Aman Funeral Home in Missouri Valley, Iowa for graveside services and burial in the Rose Hill Cemetery.

Anna Louise Holtgaver, 88, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 15, 2010.

She was the daughter of Adolph and Carrie (Wahler) Krueger of Leavenworth. Anna was a native of Leavenworth. Anna attended Hund Grade School and St. Paul Lutheran Grade School. She graduated from Leavenworth High School and the College of Commerce, Kansas City, MO.

She married Francis (Frank) Holtgraver, June 17, 1944. Anna was employed by Columbian Steel Tank CO, Kansas city, MO. She was employed by American Printing, Inc. of Leavenworth for thirty-three years. She was the office manager, proof reader and bookkeeper. After retirement she became a homemaker and did volunteer work for her church and the Kansas City Blood Mobile. She was an avid Jayhawk fan and enjoyed quilting and gardening.

Anna was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, the American Business Women¿s Assoc., The Leavenworth Garden Club, Aid Association for Lutherans and the Quilters.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her brother, Edward Krueger, Decatur, IL and her sister, Lorene (Naomi) Haubein, Lockwood, MO.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Ann K. (Kay) and Eric Snodgrass. Grandson, E. Christopher (Chris) Snodgrass, Phoenix, AZ., Carrie Ann (Britt) Hazen and on great granddaughter, Kathryn Marie (Katie) Hazen, one sister, Marian Vaughan, Van Nuys, CA, three brothers, Herbert Krueger, Leavenworth, Marvin and sister-in-law, Betty Krueger, Conover, NC and Charles and sister-in-law Janet Krueger of Kansas City, KS. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M Thursday, March 18, 2010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Funeral service will be held 10:30 A.M Friday, March 19, 2010 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2101 10th Ave., Leavenworth, KS. Pastor Damion Snyder will officiate. Burial will follow in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to Trinity Lutheran Church.

The Rev. Luther H. McInnis, 88, of Lansing, passed away Monday, March 8, 2010 at Golden Living Center.

Luther was born January 4, 1922 in Ringold, LA the son of Luther and Sally McInnis.

Luther is survived by his children John McInnis, Eleanor Wiley, Anita Moore, Lorraine McInnis, Luther McInnis, III, Ella Yarber, Harriet McInnis, Dwyane McInnis, Dwight McInnis and Camealia Murray.

Visitation will be from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Friday, March 19, 2010 at Davis Funeral Chapel.

Homegoing service will begin at 11:00 A.M. at the funeral chapel.

Burial with military honors will follow at Leavenworth National Cemetery.

Dennis L. Hoggatt, Sr., 73, Leavenworth, KS passed away Sunday, March 7, 2010 at his home. Dennis was born June 27, 1937 in Elwood, KS the son of Alvin Jack and Hester (Chambers) Hoggatt.

Dennis is survived by his son, Dennis L. Hoggatt, Jr, three daughters, Katherine Hoggatt, Benita Stokes and Cynthia Stokes, twelve grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, many friends, and one very special , Corine Thomas.

He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Alvin, Wayne, and Marvin Hoggatt.

He was a member of the Independent Missionary Baptist Church, Leavenworth.

Dennis was a Chef for many years and also a limousine driver for Liberace in Los Angeles, CA.

Visitation will be held from 11 to 1 P.M Friday, March 12, 2010 at the Independent Missionary Baptist Church at 6th and Pottawatomie St., Leavenworth, KS. Funeral service will follow the visitation at 1 P.M. Friday at the church. Burial will follow in the Mt. Muncie Cemetery.

Arrangements conducted by the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Dennis C. Ruebhausen, 55, Bonner Springs, KS, passed away Saturday, March 6, 2010 at Providence Medical Center. Services will include a visitation from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel and a memorial service on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 10:00 AM at the Davis Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to the non-profit organization Called to Greatness.

Dennis was born March 24, 1954 in Killeen, TX, to Otto and Bonnie Ruebhausen. In 1974 Dennis married Joyce Schreck in Dedham, Iowa.

Dennis was an active outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, building quality homes in the Leavenworth area and coaching his daughters¿ basketball and softball teams.

He will be dearly missed by his wife Joyce, and their daughters with their husbands, Gwen and Raymond Jowers, Karen and Brian Burns, and Laura and Joshua Peery; his grandchildren Emily, Nathan, Zachary and Grace Jowers, Kyra, Olivia, and Mia Burns, and Lucas Peery.

He is also survived by his parents, Otto and Bonnie Ruebhausen, his sisters, Debbie and her husband David Redford, Denise Hill, and his brother, David Ruebhausen. He is also survived by his mother in law, Ruth Schreck, many brothers and sisters in law and many nieces and nephews.

It is with great sadness that I announce the death of my husband, Walter Orlowski, due to complications from pneumonia.

Walt was born on February 21, 1928 to Walter and Margaret Orlowski in Leavenworth, KS. He graduated from St. Paul¿s Lutheran school and Leavenworth Senior High School. Shortly after graduating from high school in 1946 he joined the U.S. Army with duty in Italy. He returned to the U.S. as a patient aboard a hospital ship.

On July 30, 1950 Walt married his high school sweetheart, Carol Lee Burre. While on their honeymoon Walt received orders re-calling him to the Army - this time serving on Okinawa.

After discharge, he returned to Leavenworth to work at his dad¿s shoe repair business. He later studied banking in Wisconsin after which he worked as a loan officer at Leavenworth National Bank. He retired when his vision began failing.

Favorite hobbies included travel, fishing and music. Walt and Carol moved to San Angelo in 1997 to take advantage of a warmer, drier climate. He enjoyed activities at Trinity Lutheran church and Rio Concho West.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister and one nephew. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, one sister, Charlotte Goff and husband Robert of Leavenworth, KS; brother-in-law Harold Burre of San Angelo and his wife, Lila; four nieces and two nephews. Walt is also survived by his four legged friend ¿ a Bichon named Bejou.

Visitation will be held at 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, March 11, 2010 at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Rev. Ed Mease will officiate.

Private burial will be held in the Leavenworth National Cemetery. We would like to thank all the personnel at Community who cared for Walt ¿ especially Dr. Ray Untalan.

In lieu of flowers, we suggest a donation to Trinity Lutheran church in San Angelo, St. Paul¿s Lutheran church in Leavenworth or to your favorite charity.

Lillian K. Bromley, Atchison, formerly of Leavenworth, 91, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2010 at Atchison Hospital.

Lillian was born August 15, 1919 in Oak Mills, Kansas the daughter of Elmer and Theresa (Haas) Rhodes.

In 1938 she married Orlando ¿Ray¿ Raymond Bromley. He preceded her in death.

She was also preceded in death by her parents and two sisters Ann Martin and Nora Hundley.

Lillian is survived by two sons Raymond E. Bromley, Sr. (Carol) of Eagle River, Alaska and William ¿Bill¿ T. Bromley of Lansing, four grandsons Raymond E. Bromley, Jr., Keith W. Bromley, Robert L. Bromley, James Bromley, six great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and one sister Mary Lassen of Atchison.

Lillian volunteered at the Leavenworth Assistance Center for 20 plus years. She was a lifetime member of the Ladies Auxiliary for the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States and a life member of the Eastern Star.

She lived in Leavenworth for 46 years and has lived the past two years at an assisted living center in Atchison, Kansas.

She retired from Fort Leavenworth after working there for 22 years.

Visitation will be held from 1:30 P.M. to 2:30 P.M. Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Funeral service will be held at 2:30 P.M. Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Leavenworth Assistance Center.

Dixie Diane Gauger, 80 of Lansing passed away Friday, February 26, 2010 at home with family.

Dixie was born March 19, 1929 the daughter of Frank and Edith (Jordan) McIntire.

She married William Frank Gauger, Sr. October 24, 1947 in Platte City, MO.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William F. Gauger, Sr. in April 2003 and son Gregory A. Gauger, Sr. in November 2006.

She was also preceded in death by her mother and father, five brothers and one sister, Robert, Eugene, Frank Jr., Richard, twin brother Dale McIntire and sister Betty (McIntire) Smith.

She worked many years at the Leavenworth Battery Factory and also at the Leavenworth County Infirmary.

Her main and proudest job was taking care of her family.

She is survived by her children Linda (Kevin) Murawski of Leavenworth, William F. (Diane) Gauger, Jr. of Leavenworth, Howard (Pam) Gauger, Sr. of Leavenworth, Ginger Robertson of Lansing, Karen (John) Hardeman of Leavenworth, Tammie Gauger of Lansing, Gus (Jennie) Gauger of Leavenworth, many Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

She will be dearly missed by all who loved her.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 noon Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Funeral service will be held at 12:00 noon Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Burial will follow at Mount Muncie Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to the American Diabetes Association.

Kathryn Dean (Ware) Rivers, Leavenworth, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2010. Kathryn was born on June 2, 1934, in Lawrence, KS, to the parents of William and Freddie (Brown) Ware. She attended schools in Lawrence and Topeka, KS. After high school she moved to Leavenworth where shortly after she met and married James L. Rivers, Sr., and to that union were born six children. James preceded her in death in 1989. As the children began to grow older and started creating lives for themselves, Kathryn worked and returned to school. For many years she worked for the Ramada Inn Hotel (Leavenworth) and in 1969 left there and went to work for the Fort Leavenworth Club System. In 1972, she graduated from Kansas City Kansas Community College with an AA in Business. While working for the Fort Leavenworth Club System she received many citations and awards for outstanding service in Bamberg, GE, for which she accepted and worked there for 18 months before transferring to Patch Barracks, Stuttgart, GE. While in Germany, Kathryn completed several culinary courses. In 1989, she returned to Kansas and returned working at Fort Leavenworth, KS. She retired from federal service after 22 years and in January 1990, went to work at the Medicalodge of Leavenworth for which she had planned to retire from in September 2010; she worked there for 21 years. On February 24, 2010, God sent the angels to bring Kathryn home. Those that have gone on before her were her parents and one sister, Eunice Louise Ware. Kathryn was intelligent and feisty, but a very loving mother and grandmother. Birthday dinners and holiday meals at her home as well as many church dinners she helped prepare will never be forgotten. No one will be hungry in Heaven, as she was the best when it came to preparing and serving a meal! Survivors include four daughters Diane (James) Smith and Crestolene Robertson, Leavenworth; Patricia Rivers, Atchison; and Karen Mitchell, Shawnee; two sons James Rivers, Jr., Denver, CO; and Walter Rivers, Topeka; 14 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and several cousins. Kathryn was a member of First Missionary Baptist Church and remained a very supportive member of her church until her death. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, March 1, 2010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Homegoing service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at the First Missionary Baptist Church, W. 7th St. and Olive. Burial will follow at Mount Muncie Cemetery.

Ramona Rivera, 76, died in her sleep February 18, 2010, at Medicalodge of Leavenworth. She had a life time battle with Lupus and Parkinson.s.

Visitation will be at the Davis Funeral Chapel Leavenworth, KS on February 24, 2010 from 5-8 p.m. A mass of Christian burial will be on February 25, 2010 at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Church, Leavenworth, KS.

Ramona was born April 9, 1933 in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico to William and Cruz Cabassa. She graduated in Puerto Rico from Commercial School as a secretary but in 1952 she moved to New York City where she worked in a factory in the garment district of New York. She married her childhood sweetheart; the late Efrain G. Rivera on August 27, 1955. They returned to Puerto Rico in 1976 and eventually moved to Kansas in 1998.

Ramona enjoyed cooking, sewing, Spanish novellas and reading. Those who knew her will always remember her abiding love of chocolates and flowers. She will be missed greatly by her family and everyone who knew her.

Mrs. Rivera is survived by her daughter, Sylvia Rivera; son, Efrain J. Rivera; nieces, Soraida Charneco and Yolanda Siberlich; nephew Julio Cabassa; her sisters, Sonia Colon, and Aida Cabassa; her brother Nelson Cabasssa and 11 granddogs and 2 grandcats.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Medicalodge of Leavenworth Resident Activity Fund 1503 Ohio, Leavenworth, KS 66048.

Harold H. Breiner, 88, Leavenworth, passed away Friday, February 19, 2010.

Harold was born February 10, 1922 in Leavenworth the son of Joseph and Martha (Fahnauer) Breiner.

On May 22, 1954 he married Lucille Schmeckel. She survives him. They were happily married for 55 years.

Harold is also survived by two daughters Linda Hulett of Leavenworth, Diana Smith of Topeka, four granddaughters and eight great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by four brothers, one sister and one grandson, James Smith, Jr.

Harold served in the United States Navy from 1942 to 1945. During WWII he was aboard the Battleships U.S.S. Nevada and the U.S.S. Texas. He trained at the Great Lakes Illinois then went to Bremerton, Washington and boarded the U.S.S. Nevada for training in Long Beach, California.

During his service, he participated in the invasions of Act II, Northern France, Pearl Harbor, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa. He was honorably discharged in Minneapolis, MN on November 29, 1945. Harold was very proud to have served his country as a sailor in the United States Navy.

He worked as a truck driver for the Dwight D. Eisenhower Veteran.s Administration for 35 ½ years, retiring in 1977.

Harold was a proud 50 year member of the Leavenworth Fish and Game of Happy Hollow Lake. He was also a former member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (V.F.W.), the American Legion, and the Eagles Club.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Monday, February 22, 2010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Funeral service will be held at 1:30 P.M. Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Dwight D. Eisenhower Nursing Home of Leavenworth.

Phyolain .Frosty. Montgomery, Leavenworth, 84, passed away Friday, February 19, 2010.
Frosty was born August 28, 1925 in Elsnore, Missouri the daughter of Sirus and Angie (Mallonee) Smith.
She married Wayne Montgomery. He preceded her in death in 1982. Frosty is survived by her son Ray E. Montgomery, three grandchildren Angelique, Jennifer, Casey and six great grandchildren. People knew Frosty as a generous and giving person who will be greatly missed.
A Memorial service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at the Leavenworth National Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society.

Lawrence (Larry) A. Sanders, 81, Lansing, KS, passed away at Providence Medical Center on February 18,2010 after a short illness.

Lawrence was born August 19,1928 in Hugo, OK, the son of Lester and Addie Dell (Aubrey) Sanders. He graduated from Daniel Webster High School, Tulsa, in 1944 at the age of 16. He attended the University of Tulsa and. graduated from the Tulsa Institute of Music in June, 1947. Lawrence married Doris Carter on April 3, 1949. Doris and his parents preceded him in death.

Lawrence and Doris moved from Tulsa, Oklahoma to Lansing in 1959. Lawrence worked for the Kansas Correctional Industries as the paint factory supervisor until he retired in March 1990. He served on the Lansing school board for twelve years. Lawrence was an accomplished musician who especially enjoyed playing music with his wife Doris and friends. In his early years, he performed in a country swing band and co-hosted a radio music program in Tulsa, ¿The Fred and Larry Show¿. Lawrence taught guitar lessons and also served as music and choir director at Bethel Baptist Church, Lansing, and the Leavenworth Baptist church for many years. Lawrence served as a Deacon, Sunday School teacher, and Youth Group Leader at both Bethel and Leavenworth Baptist Churches.

Lawrence loved sports and after graduation was signed by the NY Yankees to pitch for their minor league team in Texas. He also played first base for the Cantrell Feed National Champion Fast Pitch softball team. He coached baseball and softball for many years in the Leavenworth and Lansing City Leagues. Lawrence was an avid golfer who shot a hole in one and recorded a score below his age in the same year, recognized by the Kansas Golf Association.

Lawrence and his wife Doris enjoyed traveling and took many trips and cruises together. He loved to read , fish, and watch sports, especially Oklahoma football and Kansas basketball. Lawrence loved to eat out with friends and family and especially loved the Leavenworth Baptist Church potlucks.

Lawrence had a playful sense of humor and positive outlook on life. He loved the Lord, his family and was especially proud of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Surviving family members include his children Larry Sanders and his wife Rita, of Boonville, MO, Cindy Irwin of Galena, IL, and Annette Bohannon and her husband Mike of Leavenworth. Grandchildren include John Sanders, his wife Shelly, Kelly Smith, her husband Ryan, Dale Sanders, his wife Jamee, Leigh Rodebaugh, her husband Keith, Jason Irwin, Nolan Bohannon, and Luke Bohannon. Lawrence had eight great-children.

Visitation will be Sunday, February 21,2010, 2:00-4:00 pm at Davis Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be Monday, February 22, 2010 at 10:00am at Leavenworth Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Sunset Memory Gardens Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Leavenworth or Leavenworth Baptist Church in care of Davis Funeral Chapel.

Robert "Fishbait" William Hagemaster, II, 54 passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at the Hospice House after a short battle with cancer.

He was born on February 5, 1956 in Sault Ste. Marie, MI to Robert E. & Gladys (Hutchens) Hagemaster.

He was proceeded in death by his mother Gladys, and sister Marilyn. He is survived by his wife Donna, of the home; sons Rob Hagemaster and wife Rachel, Ryan Hagemaster and his fiance¿ Sarah, and his daughter Sarah Hagemaster. He is also survived by his brothers Fred Hagemaster, Richard Hagemaster and wife Sherry; sisters Susan Dubois, Gladys Draper, Sharon and husband John Behrman. He has 5 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Fishbait as he was known in the biker community, loved to ride his Fatboy regardless of temps outside.

He loved spending time with his grandchildren and his animals.

Per his wishes he was cremated.

A visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, February 25, 2010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Daniel W. Conard, Leavenworth, 35, passed away February 16, 2010.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, February 19, 2010 at the Faith Evangelistic Center, 120 N. Broadway Leavenworth, KS.

Memorial contributions may be given to the family in care of the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Kenneth E. Butler, 81, Leavenworth, KS, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2010. He was born August 17, 1928 in St. Joseph, MO son of Hugh R. and Irene (DeFreece) Butler.

He was preceded in death by his first wife Peggy I. Burow and son Kim.

He is survived by his sister, Charlotte Mondero, his wife, Sylvia (Eustice) Butler and his children, Mark, Kevin, Kenwyne (Cozy), Ky., Stacey, Kirk and Anthony, 13 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 P.M Monday, February 15, 2010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.Mass of Christian Burial 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, February 16, St. Francis De Sales Church, Lansing, KS. Burial with military honors will follow in Leavenworth National Cemetery.

Nellie M. Martin LaMont passed away on February 10, 2010 at the County Care Nursing Facility. She was born in Easton, Kansas, July 28, 1915, the daughter of John T. and Mattie Fay Bristow Martin, who preceded her in death, along with her husband Everett, her daughter Phyllis Wagner, her son-in-law Robert L. Wagner, one brother Charles T. Martin, two sisters, Dorothy Glynn, and LaVerne Ready. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Merlin Wagner of Easton, Kansas, 2 step-daughters, Betty Heintzelman, and Cassandra French, both of Leavenworth., 5 grandchildren, Robert Stephen Wagner of Leavenworth, Deborah Sue Wagner Diercks, of Racine, Wisconsin, Mark Wagner of Lansing, Kansas, Michelle Zimbelman, of St. Joseph, Missouri, and Julie Cook of Leavenworth. Eleven great grandchildren, Matthew Wagner of Kansas City, Missouri, Katie Aufdemberge of Leavenworth, Ben and Jon Wagner of Lansing, Chad and Brian Diercks of California, Jason Diercks of Wisconsin, Melissa Wagner of Olathe, KS., Christopher Wagner of Odessa, Texas, Michael Cook of Leavenworth, and Megan Zimbelman of St. Joseph, Missouri, four great great grandchildren, Emma Jean and Charley Aufdemberge of Leavenworth, Fiona Anne Diercks of North Carolina and Eli Matthews Diercks of California, one niece Linda Hutchinson of Allison Park, Pennsylvania, 2 nephews John Walter Glynn of Atherton, California, and Charles W. Martin of Harrisonburg, Virginia and also survived by several cousins.. Funeral will be at Leavenworth Baptist Church, 803 S. Broadway, Leavenworth, Kansas, on February 15, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation on Sunday February 14, 2010, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Leavenworth Baptist Church. Interment following funeral at Easton Cemetery, Easton, Kansas. Memorial contributions to Leavenworth Baptist Church or the Easton Cemetery.

Frederick Tannehill Curry, 58, Winchester KS, lost his 3 year battle with cancer on February 9, 2010, at home surrounded by his loved ones. Funeral service will be held at St. Paul Episcopal Church, 209 N 7th St, Leavenworth KS, at 1100 on February 15, 2010. Immediately following the service, interment will be in the Church Columbarium with full military honors.

After 20 years of service, Frederick retired from the US Army as a Major. He continued to serve our country, working with the African Union and the United Nations, training Peacekeepers for Humanitarian Assistance in Africa. He was also an avid John Deere memorabilia collector.

Fred is survived by his wife Nancy, daughters Natasha and Amanda, sons Kyle and Kenneth grandson Evan, sisters Laura and Cecelia, one uncle and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are requested to be made to the .Kids Connection., through St. Paul Episcopal Church (913-682-1033) or the Davis Funeral Chapel (913-682-5523).

Millie R. Pagenkopf, 71, Leavenworth passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at Providence Medical Center.

Millie was born in Leavenworth June 14, 1938 the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Luckvic) Wranich, Sr.

On February 15, 1958 she married Leon R. Pagenkopf.

She is survived by her husband Leon, two daughters Yvonne (Dan) Willcott and Jeannette VanTuyl, one son Don (Kris) Pagenkopf, one brother James Wranich, two sisters Mary Wise and Rose McMillan and five grandchildren Ryan and Kyle Willcott, Joshua and Alisha VanTuyl and Haley Pagenkopf.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother Joseph Wranich, Jr., and one sister Ann Currier.

Millie held various jobs and retired from Continental Canning Corporation.

Millie never knew a stranger and her life revolved around her family.

In honor of her request no services are planned. Millie wanted everyone to remember her as she was.

Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society.

Davis Funeral Chapel is entrusted to the arrangements

Lucille Cooper "Lou" Meyer, Leawood, KS, formerly of Leavenworth, KS passed away Monday, February 8, 2010 at Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care. Lou was born November 28, 1919 in Sharon Springs, KS to Melvern Ashley and Eunice V. Cooper.

The family moved to Topeka in 1923. Lou attended Highland Park schools and received a scholarship to Dodd¿s School of Business upon graduation. Shortly thereafter, she was hired by Harry W. Colmery while he was National Commander of the American Legion.

Lou married Ivan J. ¿Swede¿ Meyer on December 24, 1939 and after his graduation from Kansas State University, they moved to Oklahoma City where he was employed by Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. One week after Pearl Harbor, Swede was called to active duty and as a Second LT..received orders to Panama. Lou and their daughter Nancy moved to Dallas, Texas where she was a private secretary to H. Stanley Marcus of Nieman-Marcus.

In 1944 Swede was transferred to Ft. Meyer, VA. where their son Stephen was born. After the war the family moved to Leavenworth, KS. where Swede and two of his brothers expanded the Meyer Dairy that had originated with their father in Basehor, KS.

Lou was preceded in death by her husband, Swede on August 8, 2004, her parents and two sisters. She is survived by three children, Nancy Meyer Barber of Leawood, KS, Stephen M. Meyer, DVM, Leavenworth, KS, and Douglas C. Meyer of Cottonwood, AZ, six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

Lou was a 50 year member of Chapter EO, PEO, past president of the Women¿s Division of the Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Leavenworth Country Club, a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Philomathean Club and a life master in the ACBL. Lou taught bridge for eighteen years and had taught on several bridge cruises. She served for several years as a volunteer at Cushing Hospital and she belonged to the 3rd Avenue PTA where she held most offices.

Lou was the author of the book ¿Lotta¿s Opal¿ which chronicled five generations of her family. She an accomplished seamstress and made nearly all of the clothing for herself and her daughter.

Family will receive friends from 10 AM to 11AM Thursday, February 11, 2010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel. A memorial service will follow the visitation at 11 AM. followed by inurnment in the Mt. Muncie Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to the Leavenworth Assistance Center, Salvation Army, Youth Achievement Center, Leavenworth Dog Park or Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care.

Bibiana Theresa Steele, 75, Lawrence, KS, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Bibiana was born on February 20, 1934, in Washington, MO, to Viola Eckelkamp. Bibiana had a career in social work and retired after many years from the Veterans Administration Hospital in Topeka, KS. Bibiana is survived by her daughter Valerie Steele and husband Michael Sela of Los Angles, CA, her son Merrill F. Steele, III of Lawrence, KS, brother Randy Rietz and wife Patricia of Wheaton, IL, grandson Ryan Thompson of Leavenworth, KS, cousin Susan Murphy of St. Louis, MO, and a son-in-law Mick McCann. Bibiana is preceded in death by her mother Viola Eckelkamp and her daughter Lisa Steele McCann. A visitation will be on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the Davis Funeral Chapel. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Mt. Muncie Cemetery.

Juanita L. Vandruff, 65, of Leavenworth, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2010.

Juanita was born November 12, 1944 in Leavenworth the daughter of Beach L. and Katharn L. (Rice) Donald.

On March 13, 1964 she married Jack D. Vandruff. He survives her. They were married almost 46 years.

Juanita is also survived by her four children Jackie Darrow Vandruff (Melinda), Leavenworth, Penny L. Wagner (Bruce), Independence, KS, Brian L. Vandruff (Sharla), Topeka, David S. Vandruff (Brenda), Leavenworth. Six Grandsons, one Granddaughter, one Great Grandson, one Great Granddaughter, two brothers Kenneth Donald (Carolyn) and Phelps Bud Donald (Rose Marie).

She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers Beach Donald Jr., Harold Donald, Thomas Wells, two sisters Pat Donald, and Virginia Dill.

Visitation will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday, January 18, 2010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, January 18, 2010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Midwest Transplant Network, Organ Donation Awareness Program In Memory of Juanita L. Vandruff, 1900 W. 47th Place, Suite 400, Westwood, Kansas 66204.

Opal L. Perkins, 92, of Lansing, KS, went to be with the Lord Sunday, January 3, 2010, while surrounded by family.

She was born on March 17, 1917 in Hannibal, Missouri the daughter of Charles and Ethel (Kespohl) Scheiner. On October 4, 1950, she was joined in marriage to Jesse E. Perkins in Leavenworth, KS. Both her parents and husband preceded her in death.

Survivors include her beloved son, Gerald (Lillian) Scott of Lansing, KS., daughter, Linda Scott (Fred) Kesinger of Lansing, KS., stepdaughter, Rosetta (Jim) White and family of Leavenworth, KS., sister Lorene (Robert) March of Decatur, IL., Four granddaughters to include Michele Robertson (Leavenworth), Kim (Gary) Mattingly (Lansing), Aimee Scott and Christina Scott, both of Lansing; great-grandchildren Grant Robertson (Leavenworth), Mason and Reece Mattingly (Lansing).

She was preceded in death by her first husband James ¿Dewey¿ Scott, four sisters Gladys Scheiner, Edna Flick, Florence Clark, and Helen Scheiner. Five brothers to include William Scheiner, Leslie Scheiner, Joseph Scheiner, Marion Scheiner and Harold Scheiner.

Opal was a devoted homemaker with a kind and gentle spirit. She was a loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed crossword puzzles and had a love for God, daily devotionals, life and her church. She was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by her family.

She was a member of the First Christian Church and a deaconess emeritus.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, January 6, 2010 from 6 to 8 PM at Davis Funeral Chapel in Leavenworth. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 7, 2010 at 10:30 AM at the First Christian Church, Leavenworth. Pastor Lynn Dickson will officiate. Burial will follow in the Mount Calvary Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to the First Christian Church.

Margaret Staniforth Ryan passed away December 31, 2009 at the Golden Living Center in Lansing. She was 82. She was born September 19, 1927 to Mary Bistos Staniforth and Fred Staniforth of Kansas City, KS. She grew up and attended school in Wyandotte County until she married D. Eugene Ryan on January 27, 1952 and moved to Leavenworth County. They owned a dairy farm until Mr. Ryan¿s death in 1976.

Mrs. Ryan is survived by a son, Dennis Ryan and his wife Sue Ryan of Leavenworth and two grandsons, Sean Ryan, Dodge City, KS and Logan Ryan, Topeka, KS.

Mrs. Ryan was a leader in the Fairmount 4-H Club for many years. She was an avid participant in the Leavenworth County Fair and served on the Leavenworth County Fair Board for 30 years. She also served in the Leavenworth County Farm Bureau Association for many years and was once named Kansas Farm Bureau Woman of the Year. She was a member of the Lansing Kiwanis and a volunteer at the Lansing Library when it first opened. She was also a member of the Fairmount United Methodist Church. Prior to retiring from the Media Support Center on Fort Leavenworth, Mrs. Ryan worked as a bookkeeper for Dan Zeck Dodge, a lab technician for the VA Medical Center, and a file clerk at the Fort Leavenworth USDB. After retirement she enjoyed life following her two grandsons and working as a part-time cook at the Farm Market convenience store.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Davis Funeral Chapel, Leavenworth. Funeral services are planned for Wednesday, January 6 at 10 a.m. also at the Davis Chapel. Burial will be held at Mount Muncie Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Leavenworth County 4-H Council or to Asera Care Hospice.

Ben L. Preston, Sr., 69, Leavenworth, KS, passed away, Tuesday, December 30, 2009 at his home.

Ben was born September 14, 1940 in Pike County, MO, the son of McKedley and Effiie (Braham) Preston. On April 5, 1974 he married Margaret A. McCarter in Lawrence, KS.

He is also survived by his wife, Margaret A. Preston of the home, daughters, Brandi Welch and husband Frank, Briana Dey and husband Tony, his son, Ben L. Preston, Jr. and wife Judi, his nephew, Hans Stutz and wife Tonia, three brothers, Mack Preston, Melvin Preston and Tom Preston, three sisters, Betsy Mae Womble, Mary Lou Dempsey, and Patricia Hughart and numerous grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, McKedley and Effie Preston, two brothers, Pearl and Joe Preston, and two sisters, Lorraine Stewart and Sue Klohr.

Ben was retired from the Untied States Army, serving from December of 1958 to January of 1976. He was a highly decorated Military Veteran.

The family will receive friends from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 4, 2010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel, followed by a graveside service at 11:00 a.m. with Military Honors at the Leavenworth National Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to St. Luke.s Hospice in care of the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Ralph Francis Martin, 87, passed away December 21, 2009, at Providence Place, after a valliant and courageous six-month battle.

Ralph was born in Atchison, Kansas, on October 24, 1922, the second son, to Helen Donnley and Emmet Martin. He graduated from Immaculate High School, and at the age of 18 entered the U.S. Army. He served as an Infantryman from August 1941 until December 11, 1945, and received a World War II Victory medal.

After his service, he returned to the Leavenworth, Kansas, area and served on the Leavenworth Fire Department and eventually was a Fire Inspector with TWA until his retirement in 1981.

Ralph enjoyed memberships at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Eagles Aerie No. 55 and the Knights of Columbus. A trip to his ancestry Ireland was a highlight of his life.

Survivors includes his children: Janice L. Patterson, Leavenworth, KS; Jo-Anne Piper, (Galt), Kansas City, KS; Mary Kay Martin, Parkville, MO; Randy L. Martin, (Gail) Platte City, MO; six grandchildren and great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his son, Dennis G. Martin, in 1974. Also preceding Ralph in death were his parents and brothers, William ¿Bill¿ E. Martin and Robert Martin.

Ralph was an avid walker and enjoyed visiting with many neighbors along his daily route, sharing with them his quick wit and dry sense of humor.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at the Davis Funeral Chapel. A rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at St. Joseph Church. Burial will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery.

The family asks that all memorials be made to Immaculata High School or St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Gale Nadine Zink, 74, Easton, KS passed away Saturday, December 19, 2009 at Cushing Memorial Hospital. Gale was born March 27, 1935 in Nevada, MO the daughter of Gale C. and Virginia (Harper) Hewitt. On October 12, 1950 in Leavenworth, KS she married Edwin ¿Sonny¿ Eugene Zink, he preceded her in death on December 1, 1993.

She was also preceded in death by two grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

She is survived by her children, Virginia Stark (Zink) , Linda Gerdes and husband Ed, Carol Mingo, Eddie Zink and wife Wanda, Gerry Zink and wife Joy, Sonny Zink, 23 grandchildren, 42 great grandchildren, and 7 great-great grandchildren.

She is also survived by her brothers and sisters, John, Evelyna, Bev, Pauline, and Annabelle.

She worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for many years and a loving mother and grandmother.

Visitation will be held from 12 to 1:30 P.M Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 1:30 p.m. at the Chapel.

Burial will follow at the Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS. Memorial contributions may be given to the Zink family in care of the Davis Funeral Chapel, 531 Shawnee St. Leavenworth, KS 66048.

Norma Delores (Alterman) Snowberg, 83, of Lansing, Kan., passed away in her sleep December 18, 2009 at her home.

Born Sept. 3, 1926, in Chicago Ill., she married the love of her life, Claude Monty Snowberg on March 25, 1944. Together; Norma and Monty created a family of four children, built a successful construction company and enjoyed an adventurous retirement. She loved music and was devoted to her family and faith.

Norma is survived by her husband and their children, Claudia (Larry) Summerlin, James (Nancy) Snowberg, Scott Snowberg and Janet (Clen) Humphrey; grandchildren Andrew (Patty) Snowberg, Kelli (Robert) Vanden Broeder, Katherine (Stephen) Barber, Conja Summerlin and Cody Snowberg; and seven great-grandchildren. Her surviving siblings are Phillip Alterman, Frank Alterman, Betty Cox, Dorothea Huff, William Alterman and Robert Alterman.

She was preceded in death by her parents Erich and Myrtle Alterman, her step-mother Alberta Alterman; sister Glencoe Simonson, brothers Raymond Alterman, Erich Alterman, Jr., and Benjamin Alterman; daughter-in-law Kathleen Snowberg; and great-grandson Ryen Vanden Broeder. Services are to be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22 at Easton United Methodist Church, Easton Kan.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Easton United Methodist Church, Easton, Kan.

The family would like to thank Good Shepherd Hospice and Caregiving Because We Care for the loving care they provided her in the twilight of her life.

Robert C. Leeper, 78, Leavenworth passed away Thursday, December 10, 2009. Robert, known as Bobby to loved ones, was born May 30, 1931 in Leavenworth the son of Ralph E. and Lillian (Martin) Leeper. In 1951 Robert joined the United States Navy. He served for four years and was stationed in the Philippines during the Korean War where he worked as a Seabee constructing airfields, and was later stationed in Adak, Alaska. After his tour of duty ended, he married his long-time sweetheart Anna Marie Van Veghten of February 4, 1956. She survives him.

He is also survived by his son, Jeffrey L. Leeper, daughter, Leslie L. Bartoszek and husband Paul L. Bartoszek, two granddaughters, Janelle B. Bartoszek and Jordaina B. Bartoszek and his sister, Freda Atkinson along with several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Winifred Kant, and his brother, Richard Leeper.

After the Navy, Robert worked at Fort Leavenworth as Foreman of Roads and Grounds and later retired at that position.

During is life, Robert was an active member and past-master of King Solomon Lodge #10, V.F.W. Post 56, Eagles Aerie #55, American Legion Post 23 and was a past member of the Abdallah Shrine.

His hobbies included everything from gardening and lawn work, bird watching, fishing and hunting, woodworking and socializing with those around him. He was a very loving father and husband and always wanted to try to help those he cared about.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Thursday, December 17, 2009 at the Davis Funeral Chapel with a Masonic service to immediately follow.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Salvation Army or the Shriners Hospitals for Children.

Catherine V. Jones (Kay) departed this life 12-5-09. Kay was born July 16th, 1926 in New Cambria, MO to William F. Martin and Jennie Myrtle Sullivan Martin. Kay was the last survivor of the 12 children born to the Martin's.

She was married to David W. Jones on November 7, 1942. 4 children were born of this union. Kay was a devoted and professional mother, grandmother and great grandmother who spent her life creating lifetime memories with her children. She enjoyed life and her family. She was a member of the V.F.W. (L.M.) Ladies Auxiliary, Eagles Ladies Aux. and R.E.A.C.

Kay was preceded in death by her daughter Linda J. Murawski, her parents and siblings. She leaves behind her devoted husband of 67 years, David Jones (Bill), her daughter Billie Kay Kerslake of Oregon, her son David W. Jones, Sr. and wife Maggie of Kansas, and Robert D. Jones and wife Janet of Kansas, 11 grand daughters, 17 great grandchildren, 13 great great grandchildren and a loving circle of family and friends. "She will be dearly missed by all."

Family will receive friends Wednesday, December 9, 2009 evening 6-8 p.m., at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Funeral service will be held Thursday, December 10, 2009 at 12:30 P.M. at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at the Leavenworth National Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions to the V.F.W. Post #56, Memorial Park in memory of Kay.

William (Bill) D. Lucas, Cape Coral, FL passed away Sunday, November 22, 2009 at Health Park Hospital in Ft. Myers, FL. He was born in Leavenworth, KS on September 16, 1945, the second of six children to James and Rose Lucas. He was raised in Highland, KS.

Bill was a Retired Master Sgt. of the United States Air Force Reserve retiring after 22 years of service, serving his country in Vietnam and Desert Shield. He worked as a Probation Officer in Topeka, KS. He retired from his career as an Accreditation Manager at Lansing Correctional Facility in Lansing, KS in 2002.

Bill and his wife then relocated to Cape Coral, FL in 2003.

He is preceded in death by his father James ¿Chick¿ Lucas. He is survived by his wife Nancy Lucas of the home, his children, Amy Quiovers, Kansas City, MO, Patrick Lucas of Cape Coral, FL and Megan Clune of Kansas City, KS, his mother, Rose Lucas and his siblings, Jim Lucas of Prairie Village, KS, Artie Lucas of Lenexa, KS, Nancy Riggins of Ocean Springs, MS, LuAnn Jasper of Troy, KS, and Pam Taylor of St. Joseph, MO and ten grandchildren. He was a proud grandfather, watercolor artist and active member of his local church.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 531 Shawnee St., Leavenworth, KS. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, December 3, 2009 at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Burial with military honors will follow in the Leavenworth national Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS.

Nellie Catherine Gauger, 82 , Winchester, KS, formerly of Leavenworth, KS passed away Monday, November 23, 2009 at St. Francis Hospital, Topeka, KS. She was born October 29, 1927 in Leavenworth, KS the daughter of William and Maudie (Reckard) Wesley. She married Robert A. Gauger, Sr. he preceded her in death in 1999. She was also preceded in death by her son Robert A. Gauger, Jr. in 2003.

She was also preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. She is survived by sons, Ronnie, Edward, Clarence, William, Benjamin, and Alfred Gauger, daughters, Clara, Betty, Patricia, Shirley, and Carolyn, several grandchildren and several great grand children and one brother, William Simmons.

Nellie worked as a telephone operator for South Western Bell for several years, later she and her husband ran a dairy farm, she worked on the family farm near Easton, KS till she retired.

The family will receive friends from 11 A.M to 1 P.M Monday, November 30, 2009 at Davis Funeral Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 1 P.M. Pastor Mary Long will officiate. Burial will follow in the Mt. Muncie Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society.

SSGT (Retired) Freddie L. Finley, United States Army, 77, of Lansing, KS passed away Friday, November 20, 2009 at his home.

Freddie was born December 12, 1931 in Truman, AR.

He was preceded in death by his wife Bernadette H. Tinley.

He is survived by his two sons, Eric B. Finley, Lansing, KS and Patrick D. Finley of Lehigh Acres, FL., two grandchildren, Nicole R. Finley and Patrick C. Finley and two great grandchildren, Isaiah and Caley and two brothers Luther and Vernon Finley and a sister Velma Grand.

He served in the United States Army for twenty years, retiring in 1973. While in the military he served in Korea and Vietnam. He then worked for the Lansing Correctional Facility for twenty years, retiring in 2000.

He attended St. Francis De Sales Church, member of the V.F.W, Fraternal Order of Eagles # 55.

He enjoyed working in his yard and landscaping.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 P.M Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at St. Francis De Sales Church, 900 Ida St., Lansing, KS. Funeral service will be held 1 P.M Wednesday at St. Francis De Sales Church. Fr. Michael Stubbs will officiate. Burial will follow in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Kansas City, KS.

Memorial contributions may be given to St. Francis De Sales Church.

Carroll E. Pitts, 63, Leavenworth, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2009 at his home.

Carroll was born on November 29, 1945 in North Little Rock, Arkansas the son of Calvin Carroll and Mary Elizabeth (Taggart) Pitts.

On April 19, 1996 he married Bonnie L. Hund. She survives him.

Carroll is also survived by four children Scott Pitts (Diana) of Leavenworth, Nichole Blaser (Steve) of Leavenworth, Jennifer Young (Dan) of Olathe, KS and Brian Doty of Austin, TX. Five grandchildren Sadie Pitts, Dallas Blaser, Derek Young, Joseph Young, Luke Young, his mother Mary E. Butler and sister Shirley Condel.

He was preceded in death by Leroy Butler.

Carroll served in the United States Army.

He retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone Company after 33 years. He also worked for the City of Lansing for nine years.

He enjoyed motorcycle riding and fishing with his grandkids.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at St. Joseph Church.

Mass of Christian burial will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at the church.

Father David McEvoy, O¿Carm will officiate.

Memorial contributions may be given to Angel Flight or St. Joseph Church.

Davis Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Rita June Swearingen Rounda was born on March 5, 1929 to Vernon Ray and Ruth Viola Parsons Swearingen, in Leavenworth, Kansas. Her passing came on November 20, 2009 in Tonganoxie, Kansas.

She graduated with honors as valedictorian from Leavenworth High School in 1947. At the University of Kansas, she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 1951 and a Master of Arts degree in 1954, majoring in Spanish.

On February 16, 1952, she was joined in marriage with Laco Rounda in Leavenworth, Kansas.

She was an active member of many organizations, including Delta Kappa Gamma, the National Education Association (NEA), the Kansas University Alumni Association, the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP), and the Pilgrim United Church of Christ.

Following her education at the University of Kansas, her thirty-five year career as a teacher included over thirty years in the Leavenworth school district. She retired in 1989 as the head of the foreign language department at Leavenworth High School.

She is preceded in death by her parents Vernon Ray and Ruth Viola Parsons Swearingen, husband, Laco Rounda, he sister Lucille Scott (all of Leavenworth, KS), and a brother Dale Swearingen of Edmond, OK.

She is survived by siblings Meredith Jones, and Joanne Chambers (both of Leavenworth, KS), Vernon Ray Swearingen, Jr. of Lamesa, TX, Lynn Weaver of Bartlesville, OK; son Daniel Rounda, daughter-in-law Judith Rounda, and grandchildren Luke and Nancy Rounda of Leavenworth, KS.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 from 6 to 8 P.M. at Davis Funeral Chapel. Memorial service will be conducted on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at 10:00 A.M. at the Pilgrim United Church of Christ with burial service at Mt. Muncie Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Memorial Fund of the Pilgrim United Church of Christ or to the Leavenworth Animal Welfare Society.

William Donald ¿Don¿ Choice, 95, Leavenworth, passed away Friday, November 20, 2009 at the home of his granddaughter, Lisa Graham Burns.

Don was born December 22, 1913 in Jack County, Texas the son of Willis L. and Arabella (Hickman) Choice. He was the youngest of six children. On September 2, 1936 he married Mary Jane Oehler. She preceded him in death June 2, 2009.

In 1935, he graduated from Chillicothe Business College in Chillicothe, Missouri with a degree in business after which he was hired at a brokerage firm in Kansas City, Missouri. He moved to Leavenworth in 1938 where he worked for the Meyer Coal and Ice Company which later became the Meyer Westinghouse Appliance Store. He and Mary Jane opened the Louise Dress Shop in 1955 which was a profitable business for over 39 years. In 1962, Don began as a teller at the Leavenworth National Bank where he was promoted to Assistant Cashier, Loan Officer, Assistant Vice-President, Vice President, and finally Vice President in Charge of Public Relations. At the age of 70, he retired from banking and began his career in real estate, working two years for the Harry Backhus Agency and ten years with Reilly and Sons. In 2000, he worked as a census taker for the U.S. Census Bureau when he was 87 years old.

Don was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Leavenworth for 70 years serving as Elder, Trustee, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, and as a member of the Mariners Club.

He was a member of the Junior Chamber of Commerce (where he held every elected office), the Chamber of Commerce (39 years), the Evening Kiwanis Club (where he held every elected office), the Alliance Against Family Violence, (as a rape crisis volunteer and board member) and the Salvation Army Advisory Board, (24 years). He was a Master Mason.

Don bowled in church and city leagues for over 30 years until he was 93 years old. An avid golfer, he was a member of the Leavenworth Country Club for 55 years, and he made a ¿Hole in One¿ on the Number 6 hole on October 28, 1993 when he was 80 years old. He and his wife Mary Jane played bridge in a Saturday night couple¿s group for many years.

During their life together, they sponsored allied officers at Fort Leavenworth, girls¿ softball and basketball teams, a women¿s bowling team, and a contestant for the Miss Kansas Pageant. For several decades they were scholarship sponsors for students at Saint Mary College.

While the children were growing up, Don and Mary Jane took two-week vacations every summer to destinations all over America, including Hawaii. After the children were grown, they traveled throughout Europe, visited Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, went on cruises in the Caribbean and New England Coast, visited Mexico, and went on a number of golf vacations with friends. With all of their children and grandchildren present, they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at the Amarillo Club in Texas and their 60th wedding anniversary at Shangri La Resort at Grand Lake, Oklahoma. For their 70th wedding anniversary, they hosted a tea dance with a 14-piece orchestra for 250 guests at the Leavenworth Community Center.

Don is survived by three daughters, Sally Choice Graham, Donna Choice Clopton (Ross) and Paula Choice Timmons (Charles); his grandchildren, John Weir Graham II (Cheryl), Lisa Graham Burns (Robert), Bradley Choice Clopton (Cara), Stacy Diane Clopton Yates (Dean), Jennifer Lee Cavitt (Michael), Lindsey Elizabeth Cavitt, Susan Mary Cavitt, Grasha Timmons Stone, and Adela Chaswill Timmons; and his great-grandchildren, Steven Graham Ringel, Madeline Leahanne Ringel, Choice Edward Yates, and Damon Edward Cavitt.

In addition to his wife, Mary Jane, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Janie Choice Cavitt.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, November 23, 2009, at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at the First Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Ronald Van Schenkhof will officiate.

Memorial contributions may be given to the First Presbyterian Church of Leavenworth.

Arthur Jahn, 94 years old, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2009. Mr. Jahn was born at Cushing Hospital in Leavenworth on January 7, 1915. He was the son of Emma Barben Jahn and Albert Herman Jahn. On April 12, 1936, he married Lucille F. White, also from Leavenworth. Mrs. Jahn preceded him in death on January 7, 2004. Mr. and Mrs. Jahn had four daughters, Sandra L. Harrison, Leavenworth, Donna L. DeMet, Harshaw, Wisconsin, Gloria J. Mercer, Tustin Ranch, California, and Darlene A. Lynch, Franklin, Tennessee, as well as seven grandchildren and two great grandsons. An infant daughter, a grandson and Mr. Jahn¿s brother, Howard, also preceded him in death.

Mr. Jahn lived his entire life in Leavenworth. He started in the grocery business with his father when he was 12 years old at 4th and Spruce Streets in Leavenworth. In 1940, he went into partnership in the grocery business with his younger brother, Howard. Shortly afterwards, both were drafted into World War II.

During World War II, Mr. Jahn served in the Air Force, 414th Fighter Group Operations for three-and-a-half years. He was stationed in several locations in the U.S. before being dispatched to Iwo Jima, 600 miles from Japan, where his group of 900 men landed on the beach. From Iwo Jima he was sent to Tinian, Guam, and several other locations, before returning to Iwo Jima. After the war, his group traveled in three B-29s to Okinawa, and then to Clark Field in Manila in the Philippines, before returning home to Leavenworth in 1946.

When the brothers returned from war service, they bought the Leavenworth Transportation Company at 5th and Spruce Streets, which originally operated streetcars, then buses, in Leavenworth. Their parents, Albert and Emma Jahn, owned two four-plex apartment buildings at 4th and Spruce, so by buying the additional property, the two brothers had the entire north side of the block on Spruce Street to build their new supermarket, Jahn¿s Shopping Center, which opened in 1955. The brothers also owned Jahn¿s Shop-Rite grocery store located at 7th and Kiowa. They continued together in the grocery business until Arthur bought out his brother¿s interests in 1972. Mr. and Mrs. Jahn also owned The Yarn Shoppe, which was located in the same building as the Jahn¿s Shop-Rite grocery store.

In 1956, the two brothers formed a new corporation, Recreation Enterprises, with another long-time Leavenworth resident and friend, Jimmy Clark. This new corporation purchased Holman¿s Nursery and the Cory property, which included several acres in the 5000 block of South 4th Street. In 1959, Recreation Enterprises built Skyway Lanes and SMAKS, a fast-food restaurant. A few years later, they sold several acres behind the bowling alley to Hallmark¿s Select Products Division, and additional 4th Street frontage to Hardee¿s restaurant, First National Bank and Western Sizzler Steakhouse.

Mr. Jahn attended Leavenworth public schools and graduated from Leavenworth Senior High School in 1933, a year after the school, located at 4th and Chestnut, had burned.

Arthur and Howard Jahn, along with several additional business partners, purchased the Manufacturer¿s State Bank in Leavenworth in 1961. Mr. Jahn served on the Board of Directors of Bancor, which owned Manufacturer¿s State Bank, and was Chairman of the Board when the local bank was sold to Commerce Bank in 1993.

After retiring from the grocery business in 1978, he and his wife traveled extensively around the world, including numerous cruises to various locations in Alaska, Mexico and Europe. In 1997, Mr. Jahn wrote a book about his life, Looking Back to 1915, which was published by another long-time Leavenworth resident, Johnny Johnston.

In addition to 51 years in the grocery business and his other business interests, Mr. Jahn served with various community organizations throughout his life. He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion, and was a member of the Elks Club for over 40 years. He also was a member of St. Paul¿s Lutheran Church, Leavenworth Lion¿s Club, Leavenworth City and County Planning Commission and the Leavenworth Country Club. Mr. Jahn also owned rental properties in Leavenworth and Scottsdale, Arizona.

As life-long residents of Leavenworth, Lucille and Arthur Jahn donated back to the community where they lived and did business for so many years. Their significant contributions to local projects included the Leavenworth Public Library, which named the Arthur and Lucille Jahn Meeting Room in their honor. Additional community involvement included significant contributions to the City¿s Lady Liberty restoration, the Carillon Memorial at the Leavenworth National Cemetery, the David Kaaz Health Center, St. Paul¿s Lutheran Church, and the C.W. Parker Carousel Museum, where a 1932 V8 Roadster and a 1989 oak upright ¿Owl¿ slot machine were donated.

Mr. Jahn is survived by his four daughters, seven grandchildren and two great-grandsons. Visitation will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, November 19 at Davis Funeral Home in Leavenworth. Services will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, November 20 at Davis Funeral Home. Burial will be at Mount Muncie Cemetery in Leavenworth. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association or St. Paul¿s Lutheran Church, 7th and Miami.

Gary Vernon Clark, 63, Lawrence, KS, formerly of Lansing, KS passed away Thursday, November 12, 2009 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

He was born June 25, 1946 in Leavenworth, KS, the son of Donald and Elizabeth (Bieri ) Clark.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Marcia Ann (Mosel) Clark.

He is survived by his son, David M. and wife Amy of Lawrence, KS, two grandsons, Brennan and Mitchell.

He graduated from Lansing High School in 1964 and served in the United States Navy from 1965 through 1969.

Family will receive friends from 9:30 to 10:00 A.M Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 531 Shawnee St, Leavenworth, KS. Funeral service will follow at 10:00 A.M at the Chapel. Chaplain Sam Sanford will officiate. Burial will follow in the Leavenworth National Cemetery.

Evelyn B. Akin, Leavenworth, KS passed away Thursday, November 12, 2009 at Cushing Memorial Hospital. She was born November 1, 1922 in Barry County, MO the daughter of Robert and Gladys(Long) Sexton. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Vester O. Akiin.

Evelyn is survived by her children, Janice Rickett, Bill Akin and wife Mary Sue, David Akin and wife Elaine, Barbara Mears and husband Richard, Martha Hund, Nancy Kane and husband Robert, and Jeannie Sikes and husband Daniel, twenty nine grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.

She was a home maker for most of her life, worked for Army National Bank for a short time, and was a member of Church Of Christ, Leavenworth.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M Friday, November 13, 2009 at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 531 Shawnee St., Leavenworth, KS 66048. Funeral service will be held 1:30 P.M Saturday, November 14, 2009 at the Church Of Christ, 3911 10th Ave., Leavenworth, KS.

Burial will follow in the Mt. Muncie Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to the Church Of Christ.

Esther Ruth Ryan, 86, Leavenworth, KS passed away Monday, November 9, 2009 at her home after a long illness. Esther was born September 10, 1923 in Easton, KS the daughter of Christian and Martha (Heidrich) Sass. On April 29, 1944 in Leavenworth, KS she married Melvin ¿Pat¿ Ryan, they were married forty-two years. He preceded her in death on May 14, 1985.

She was also preceded in death by three sisters and seven brothers. Esther is survived by her daughter, Sheryl Dipman, a granddaughter, Tiffany Dipman, three great grandchildren, Zoie, Sadie and Quincy, a brother, Bill Sass and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Esther operated a ceramic shop for many years and was active in her community. She was an avid fisherman and enjoyed the outdoors with her family and friends.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M., Thursday, November 12, 2009 at the Davis Funeral Chapel followed by a funeral service at 2:00 P.M., Thursday at the funeral chapel. Burial will follow in the Sunset Memory Gardens Cemetery.

The family suggest memorial contributions be given to Hospice of Leavenworth, Cushing Hospital or Great-Grandchildren Education Fund.

Mary Verna Jackson, 79, of Lansing, KS passed away peacefully on November 7, 2009 at her daughters home where she had been lovingly cared for during her lengthy battle with Alzheimer¿s Disease.

Mary was a beautician, with a salon in her home in Lansing for many years. She also worked at Hallmark Cards, Leavenworth, after she retired from the Beauty Salon.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband and soul mate John Edward Jackson and her son Vance Adair Jackson.

Survivors include her beloved daughter, Verna Ann Jackson Worrall (Michael) her grandson, Clinton Michael Worrall (Sara), Edwardsville, KS, great-granddaughter, Brooke of Edwardsville, Ks., grandson Casey Worrall (Cindy Campbell), Lansing; and grandson Mitchell Adair Jackson (Amanda) of Bolivar, Mo.

Mary loved attending to and always working hard on her home and lawn. She was extremely dedicated and loved beyond words her many, many hours of volunteer work in her community. This includes the Lansing School Systems, Lansing Alumni Association, Calvary Baptist Church, Lasing Historical Society, Lansing Library and many more.

She faithfully attended water aerobic classes for many years at the Leavenworth Riverfront Community Center, Mary was a member of the Skyway Lanes Friday afternoon Senior Bowling League at Skyway Lanes. Mary with determination and conviction was always there for anyone and everyone who needed a helping hand. No questions asked.

Her character, spirit, smile and heart was the greatest gift to her family, community, Church, neighbors and friends. She loved them all with open arms. And let me not forget she cherished our flag and country, and with God through family she too did Bless America!

Prior to her husbands death she loved and enjoyed their many travels, to include a trip to Germany (Europe). She loved fishing and hunting with her husband John.

Yet, another priority for her was her love and support of her grandsons and great granddaughter, their school, sports activities and life endeavors and so very much more. She will be in their hearts forever and keep watch over them.

She was very proud that she, her late husband John and son Vance, her daughter Verna, son-in-law Mike, grandson¿s Clint, daughter-in-law Sara, and Casey had all attended and graduated from Lansing High School where you may find all their class photos displayed on the walls of Lansing High School.

As she fought valiantly, her battle with Alzheimer¿s in 2009, a few of her many last glorious achievements was the happiness and pride of seeing her youngest grandson, Mitchell Adair Jackson, Bolívar, Missouri married to beautiful wife Amanda. Mitch became a Park Ranger for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, continued his family farming, as well as his college studies at Missouri State University. Grandson Casey successful with his privately owned and managed lawn care business. Grandson Clint, his wife Sara and daughter Brooke blooming into a happy, beautiful, and fun filled home and family.

Mary traveled in the summer of 2009 with her daughter on an Amtrak vacation to beautiful Santa Fe, N.M.

Also in 2009 Mary was a host grandmother in tandem with her daughter Verna (a host mother) to seven Northern league K.C., KS T-Bone Baseball players (2008 Northern league Champions) in her and her daughters home. She attended 100% of all the T-Bones home games. The host players, Jim, Craig, Weston, Neb, Cody, Justin and Nate loved and respected her and always took time to find her among the fans cheering, clapping and dancing.

Sincere and heartfelt appreciation to everyone at Sunflower Health Care Hospice, Lansing. Especially Mary¿s personal team of Caregivers.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:30 A.M. Thursday, November 12, 2009 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Burial will follow at the Leavenworth National Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to any of her beloved entities. Sunflower Health Care Hospice, Lansing, KS, Lansing High School Alumni Scholarship Fund or Lansing Schools, Calvary Baptist Church, The Rick Elliott Lansing High School Memorial Scholarship Fund, The Bill Powell Lansing High School Memorial Volleyball Scholarship Fund, The Lansing Historical Society, The Lansing Library, or the immediate family.

David L. Foster, 55, Jarbalo, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2009 at his home.

David was born May 18, 1954 in Smithville, Missouri the son of Donald Foster and Velma Burden.

On March 20, 1976 he married Debra J. Ingerson. She survives him.

David is also survived by one daughter Jennifer E. Wood and husband Charles, one son John L. J. Foster and wife Zaydie, three grandchildren Kaitlyn, Greggory and Gracey, and soon to be one more grandson Logan, his mother Velma Burden, two brothers William Foster and Owen Golden, two sisters Beth Ann Claypole and Becky Tate along with many nieces, nephews, friends and other loved ones.

He was preceded in death by his father Donald Foster and grandmother Emma Andrews.

David was a proud and loving husband father and grandfather.

He served 10 years in the United States Navy from 1972 to 1982.

He was an original founder of the Alexandria Township Fire Department, serving as Captain of the Fire Department, President of the Alexandria Fire Association, President of the Fall Creek Cemetery Board, previous leader of 4-H and Junior Grange and coach of Junior League Softball and Baseball.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at Fall Creek Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Alexandria Township Fire Department.

Elizabeth Ann ¿Betty¿ Lowe, 76, Leavenworth, KS passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at St. John Hospital, Leavenworth.

Betty was born October 8, 1933 in Platte County, MO the daughter of Adolph and Julia Strobbe, who preceded her in death. On October 12, 1951 she married Charles F. Lowe. They had five children, Deborah Ann Hedgepeth , Lenexa, KS, Jeanne Plowman and husband Don, Overland Park, KS, Julie Lizardi, Leavenworth, KS, Charles Lowe and wife Jackie, Snyder, TX , Pam Laughlin and husband Tim, Liberty, MO, twelve grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

She is also survived by her four sisters, Margaret Borland, Germaine Turner, Eileen Shearer and husband Larry, and Nadine Jolley, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Betty enjoyed being a homemaker, taking care of her family and gardening. Betty will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

The family will receive family and friends from 9:30 to 11:00 A. M Saturday, November 7, 2009 at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 531 Shawnee St, Leavenworth, KS followed by an 11 A.M funeral service at the funeral chapel. Following the funeral service, as to her wishes, she will be cremated.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in Betty¿s name.

Evelyn R. Michael, 90, Athens, Alabama passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2009 in Athens.

Evelyn was born May 13, 1919 in Rural Girard the daughter of Richard N. and Ellen R. (Kyser) Green.

Evelyn graduated from Cockerill High School, Crawford County, Kansas in 1937.

On May 10, 1941 she married Homer P. Michael at Lamar, Missouri. He preceded her in death on March 25, 1991.

Evelyn and Homer made their home at Girard, Kansas until 1958 then moved to Leavenworth, Kansas.

During WWII Evelyn worked at Kansas Ordinance Plant at Parsons, Kansas. While living in Girard she worked at Producers Coop Association (Farmers Elevator) for twelve years. She retired from Fort Leavenworth United States Disciplinary Barracks in January 1980 after 20 years.

She was a member of the First Christian Church at Leavenworth, Kansas and was active in the Christian Church Womens Fellowship, a member of the National Association of Retired Employees and a member of Cushing Memorial Hospital Ladies Auxiliary where she worked as a volunteer in the gift shop.

She was a former member of the American Business Womens Association, Centennial Chapter.

Evelyn is survived by her son Perry R. Michael and his wife Marilyn of Athens, Alabama, one Grandson, Anthony S. Michael of Huntsville, Alabama and one Great Granddaughter, Ella Michael.

She was preceded in death by her husband, seven brothers and one sister.

Graveside service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at the Girard Cemetery, Girard, Kansas.

Davis Funeral Chapel, Leavenworth, Kansas is entrusted to the arrangements.

Mary Louise (VanTuyl)Ohler, 83, of Basehor, Kansas passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at her home.

Mary was born on May 18, 1926 in Leavenworth, to William R. and Hilda M. VanTuyl.

She married Hugh Ohler Febuary 22, 1945 at Bashor, KS. He preceded her in death in 1998.

She was a member of the Fairmount United Methodist Church and was the church secretary, the president of the Fairmount United Methodist Womens Society, a member of the Merry Matrons Club, Dreams Come True Club, Leavenworth County Council, Basehor Park Board, Basehor Community Education Council and the Quilt Club. Mary was awarded the 1990 Basehor Citizen of the Year for her volunteer work.

She worked for the U.S. Government and retired after 26 years of service in 1986.

She is survived by six children, Cheryl Blackburn & husband Curly, Tonganoxie, Gary Ohler & wife Reba, Tonganoxie, Mike Ohler & wife Phyllis, Vero Beach, Florida, Patrick Ohler & wife Judy, Piper, Cathy Grigsby, Bonner Springs and Steve Ohler & wife Jean, Bonner Springs.

She is also survived by 20 grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren, four sisters Dorothy McNamee, Betty Scheller, Edna Eklund, Jean Theno, one brother Richard VanTuyl and three sister in laws Florence VanTuyl, Gerry Wiehe and Kay Ohler

She was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister.

Visitation will be held 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. Sunday, October 25, 2009 at the Davis Funeral Chapel, Leavenworth, Kansas.

Funeral service will be held 2:00 P.M. Monday, October 26, 2009 at Fairmount United Methodist Church.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Fairmount United Methodist Church.

Kenneth O. Halverson, 84, Lansing, passed away Monday, October 19, 2009.

Kenneth Oren Halverson was born October 13, 1925 in Lamberton, Minnesota, the son of Theodore and Bertha (Blank) Halverson. Kenneth left this world peacefully on October 19, 2009. He attended country school near Lamberton, prior to joining the Army in 1944. He served as a Paratrooper in Belgium, Germany, Japan, Okinawa, Korea, Camp Crowder, Camp Atterbury, Fort Bragg, Fort Sheridan, and finally as Mess Sergeant at Fort Leavenworth where he retired after 20 years of service in 1966. His decorations include AOM, ACM, EAME Campaign Ribbon, WWII Victory Medal, Occupational Medal, ARCOM (1st OLC), National Defense Service Medal (1st OLC), Good Conduct Medal (6th Award), Parachute Badge, Sharpshooter (Carbine), and Marksman (Rifle M-1 and 30 Cal Rifle). While stationed in Japan on his second tour he married Nana Satusko Sato. In his second career he worked at the Federal Penitentiary in Leavenworth as an Assistant Food Administrator. Upon retirement from civil service he worked as a security guard at Select Products for many years.

Kenneth enjoyed competitive bowling and dancing in his younger years. As he grew older, he enjoyed fishing, auctions, traveling, and his Dutch-belted cattle. Gifted with fixing things he especially enjoyed fixing old record players. At age 76 he did a tandem parachute jump with his grandson Ken. He enjoyed his family reunions in Minnesota, sitting with his brothers while they played music from their childhood on the accordion and guitar and his sisters danced. Most of all, he enjoyed being with his family and spending time on his farm.

He is survived by his wife and best friend ¿ Nana at the home and daughters ¿ June (Chris) Foley of Lansing and Kathy (Greg) Clark of Georgetown, Texas. Ken has four Grandchildren -Ken Foley of Boulder, Colorado; Jenni (Justin) Smith of Thornton, Colorado; Alex Clark and Kirstie Clark of Georgetown, Texas and a Great Grandson - Noah Smith of Thornton, Colorado. Ken is survived by his brother Lavern (Vernette) Halverson of Springfield, Minnesota; his sisters Arlene (Winn) Templeton of Two Harbors, Michigan; Marion (Jim) Jenson of Sanborn, Minnesota; and Lucille Burt of Arkansas; and his sisters-in-law Delores Halverson of Washington; Dee Halverson and Nettie Halverson, both of Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother¿s Gordon, Dale, Dwayne, and Lowell; and brothers-in-law Les Detlefsen and Wayne Burt.

Kenneth will be greatly missed by his family. Special thanks to Dr. Madsen and staff of Associates in Family Care and the Leavenworth Veteran¿s Hospital-Community Living Center (CLC) for their compassionate care in the last stage of his journey on earth.

Visitation will be held from 8:30 A.M. to 9:30 A.M. Friday, October 23, 2009 at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Graveside service with full Military Honors will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, October 23, 2009 at the Leavenworth National Cemetery.

Robert E. Green, K.C., Missouri, formerly of Leavenworth, 69, passed away Friday, October 16, 2009.

Robert was born July 25, 1940 in Leavenworth the son of Arthur Green and Dorothy (Green) Fleming.

On June 15, 1968 he married Brenda J. Sidney. She survives him.

Robert is also survived by one son Kenneth D. Green, two daughters Margo O. Watie and Tanisha L. Green, his mother Dorothy Fleming, four brothers James, Leonard, Arthur and Steven, one sister Barbara Douglas, and a host of Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Nieces and Nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father Arthur Green and brother Ronald Green.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Friday, October 23, 2009 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Home Going Service will begin at 12:00 P.M. Friday, October 23 at the funeral chapel.

Burial will follow with full Military Honors at the Leavenworth National Cemetery.

Cleo June Rush, 86, Leavenworth, KS passed away Thursday, October 15, 2009 at the University of Kansas Hospital, Kansas City, KS.

Cleo was born June 20, 1923 in Lansing, KS the daughter of Charles Leo and Mahala (Smith) Seymour. In May of 1943 she married Elmer Louis Rush. He survives her at the home. She is also survived by two sons, Paul Rush of Merriam, KS and David Rush and wife Cecilia of Leavenworth, KS., four grandchildren and six great grandchildren, one brother Wayne Seymour and wife Joan, Springfield, MO, one sister Esther Stafford, Leavenworth, KS. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Charles Seymour.

Cleo attended Leavenworth High School, graduated from St. Luke¿s School of Nursing, worked at Cushing Memorial Hospital and the Leavenworth V. A. Medical Center retiring in 1974.

She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church.

Visitation will be held from 9 to 10:30 A.M. Saturday, October 17, 2009 at Davis Funeral Chapel, followed by funeral services at 10:30 A.M. Rev. Ed Mease will officiate. Burial will follow in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to St. Paul Lutheran Church in care of the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Marvin Kenneth Nietzke, 82, Leavenworth, KS passed away Friday, October 16, 2009 at Homestead Assisted Living. He was born April 18, 1927 in Leavenworth, KS the son of Fredrick Carl and Elizabeth Ann (Kaeding) Nietzke. On May 26, 1950 he married Eileen Marie Theel at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Leavenworth. She preceded him in death on May 22, 2005.

He was also preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Fredrick August (Freddie) Nietzke.

He is survived by his sons, Paul K. Nietzke and wife Kathy and Mark S. Nietzke and wife Karen , and granddaughter, Katie Eileen Nietzke all of Basehor, KS.

He served in the United States Army during WW II from 1944-1946 in the Philippines. He worked at Fort Leavenworth, KS at warehouse #341 for 27 years retiring as a warehouse foreman. He was a longtime member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. He sang in the church choir.

He enjoyed talking on the C.B. and motorcycle riding with his friends. Marvin was a classic tool man and enjoyed ¿upgrading¿ anything mechanical or technical. He was a dedicated grandfather and enjoyed fishing and spending time at the lake with his family.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M . Monday, October 19, 2009 at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Funeral service will be held 2 P.M Tuesday, October20, 2009 at the funeral chapel. Burial will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to Homestead Assisted Living.

Mary Lou Bacon Deffenbaugh, 83, passed away, Saturday, October 10, 2009 at her home. She was born on February 18, 1926 in Leavenworth, KS, the daughter of George H. and Genevieve R. Kennedy Bacon. She married Richard Deffenbaugh on April 17, 1948 in Leavenworth (Immaculate Conception). He preceded her in death on October 3, 1997. Mary Lou graduated from Leavenworth High School in 1944. Her graduating class meets once a month and Mary Lou was a faithful member of that group. She graduated from Kansas University in 1948 and was a faithful fan.

Mary Lou is descended from some of Leavenworth earliest pioneers. Mary Lou¿s parents founded and ran Bacon¿s Shoe Store in downtown Leavenworth for many years. With her father¿s death, she and Dick returned to Leavenworth and managed the business until they retired.

Mary Lou was a long time member of the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce. She was also a long time member of the Leavenworth Country Club and was granted a lifetime membership. At the country club she was an avid golfer and for many years managed golf tournaments for adults and teens both. She was also an involved member of the country club bridge club serving as president at one point. Mary Lou loved to needlepoint and knit and often provided items for auction at the Greenway Auction. She was a member of the Cushing Hospital Ladies Auxiliary.

Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at St. Joseph Church. Father David McEvoy, O. Carm., will officiate. Burial will follow in the Mount Calvary Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the St. Joseph Church. Funeral services entrusted to Davis Funeral Chapel.

LOUIS HENRY BROWN, SR., LEAVENWORTH PASSED AWAY SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2009.

LOUIS HENRY BROWN SR. WAS BORN IN LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS ON OCTOBER 22, 1924 TO CHESTER AND EDNA BROWN. HE WAS THE SECOND SON OF EIGHT CHILDREN:CHESTER BROWN, ELLIOTT BROWN, JUANITA BROWN, MATTIE MAE JEFFERSON, GEORGIA LEE TURNER, SHIRLEY LANGE OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA AND FLORENCE DIXON OF LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS.

HE RECIEVED HIS SCHOOLING IN LEAVENWORTH. HE WAS UNITED WITH THELMA JULIETTE OWENS IN 1954 AND TO THIS UNION FOUR CHILDREN WERE BORN. HE SERVED HIS COUNTRY GALLANTLY FOR SIX YEARS AS A BUFFALO SOLDIER DURING WORLD WAR11 WITH THE U.S. ARMY 10TH CALVARY. HE RECIEVED THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN THEATRE RIBBON, WORLD WAR11 VICTORY RIBBON, KOREAN SERVICE MEDALW/3, BRONZE SERVICE STARS AND THE NATIONAL DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL. HE WAS HONORABLE DISCHARGED. HE WAS A LONGTIME MEMBER OF THE ELKS LODGE POST #1692.

HE LEAVES TO CHERISH HIS MEMORIES: FLORENCE DIXON OF LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS, SHIRLEY LANGE OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, TWO SONS MARVIN BROWN OF LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS, LOUIS HENRY BROWN OF KANSAS CITY, JANSAS,TWO DAUGHTERS, ROCHELLE YVONNE FORTE OF NEW PORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, ZEZELL THERESA BROWN OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, AND SEVEN GRAND CHILDREN: DAVID BROWN, DAMIEN FORTE, DANIELLO J. LAROSA, DORTHEA D. BRIGGS, TASHA BROWN, DARIUS SHIPP, BRANDON WRIGHT AND A HOST OF OTHER RELATIVES AND FRIENDS NOT MENTIONED NOR FORGOTTON.

VISITATION WILL BE HELD FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 11:00 A.M. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2009 AT THE DAVIS FUNERAL CHAPEL.

FUNERAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD AT 11:00 A.M. FRIDAY, OCTOBER, 16, 2009 AT THE DAVIS FUNERAL CHAPEL.

BURIAL WILL FOLLOW AT THE LEAVENWORTH NATIONAL CEMETERY.


ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

OUR FAMILY IS VERY THANKFUL FOR ALL THAT YOU HAVE DONE DURING THIS TIME OF SADNESS. FOR ALL THE CARDS, FLOWERS, LETTERS AND TELEPHONE CALLS AND MOST OF ALL YOUR PRAYERS. WE ARE TRULY GRATEFUL. ANY ACTS OF KINDNESS AND EXPRESIONS OF LOVE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTON.

Etta L. Breiner, 86, Leavenworth passed away Monday, October 12, 2009. Etta was born January 8, 1923 in Leavenworth the daughter of Carl T. and Hanna (Vossmer) Conrad.

She married Richard J. Breiner. He preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by four brothers Sherman, William, Ted and John Conrad.

She is survived by four nieces Alice, Dorothy, Letty, Becky and two nephews Ted and David.

She was a lifetime member of V.F.W. Post 56.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, October 15, 2009 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, October 16, 2009 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Burial will follow at Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to V.F.W. Post 56.

Charles Robert (Bob) Krueger, 88 passed away October 8, 2009 at the County Care Nursing facility. He was born November 18, 1920 in Leavenworth, Kansas. He was the son of Frederick M. and Luella Krueger (Skaggs).

He married Bessie Lucille Rodenburg on January 13, 1942. Bob worked as a mechanic, as an ambulance driver, and deputy sheriff and police officer in Leavenworth County. He retired at the age of 80 from Super 8 Motel.

His parents, a brother and sister, a son and daughter and a grandson preceded him in death. Bob is survived by his wife Bessie of the home, two daughters Judy Byrd (Jerry) and Linda K. Krueger. As well as two granddaughters Sherry Tague (Larry), Michele Jones (Mike), six great-grandchildren Haleigh, Brittany, Jessica, Dylan, Lindsey, Heather, and Randy, and four great-great-grandchildren Taylorann, David, Meagen, and Nathan. Also his beloved pets Rerun, Billy-Bob, and Libby. Bob loved all animals.

The visitation will be held on Sunday, October 11, 2009 from 5-7pm at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Funeral service will be on Monday, October 12, 2009 at 2pm, at the Davis Funeral Chapel, the Rev. Blaine Fry will officiate. The family request in lieu of flowers all donations are to be given to Odyssey Health Care, Kansas City and Country Care Nursing Facility of Easton, Kansas.

Eleanor C. Jackson, Leavenworth, passed away Monday, October 5, 2009. Eleanor was born December 15, 1924 in Leavenworth the daughter of William and Ella (Busey) Coleman.

On September 22, 1944 she married William H. Jackson at Topeka, Kansas. He preceded her in death May 31, 1967.

Eleanor is survived by one daughter Vincenta Simmons, four sons Edward (Kris), Eugene (Carol), Anthony (Kathy) and David (Sheila) Jackson, 11 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter. She was preceded in death by one brother Fr. Edward Prosper Meyer, OSB and one sister Katherine Williams.

She was an L.P.N. at St. John Hospital and retired after 34 years. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, she was active in genealogy and the Richard Allen Cultural Center.

Visitation will be held from 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. Friday, October 9, 2009 at Immaculate Conception Church. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 A.M. Friday, October 9, 2009 at the church. Fr. David McEvoy, O.Carm will officiate. Burial will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to the family in care of Davis Funeral Chapel.

Sharon “Sue” Perry, Leavenworth, 69, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2009 at Providence Medical Center, surrounded by her family.

She was born May 7, 1940 in Atchison, the daughter of Elbert B. and Mary Elizabeth (Simpson) Tandy. She married Joe Perry on May 26, 1973, in Lansing, KS. She enjoyed cooking, playing cards, playing dominoes, spending time with her family, and working. She was employed by the U.S. Government at Ft. Leavenworth, KS as a Security Specialist. Sue retired in November 2007 with 35 years of service.

Survivors include her husband, Joe Perry, of the home, two daughters Tonja Russell of Topeka, Tricia Gallagher and husband Scott of Tonganoxie, one sister Barbara McCoy and husband JC, six grandchildren Joseph, Amanda, Ashli, Patrick, Bret and Preston and one great granddaughter Ryleigh.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother Kenneth Tandy.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 531 Shawnee St. Leavenworth, KS. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at the funeral chapel.

Burial will follow at Leavenworth National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Lung Association.

William Joseph .Joe. Huffman, 50, of Leavenworth, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2009 at Cushing Hospital. Joe was born February 9, 1959 in Schwaebish-Gmuend, West Germany. He was the son of LTC (Ret.) Clyde & Sarah F. Huffman, Leavenworth. He and Carey A Dix were married January 30, 1982 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Leavenworth.

Joe is survived by his wife and their daughter, Nina Renee Huffman of Olathe. He is also survived by his parents, his sister, Mary E. (& Jim) Woodward, Topeka, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Ralph & Toni Dix, Jr., two nieces . Jennifer Woodward, Denver, Colorado, and Dondi Dix (& Jerry Roue), Overland Park, one nephew . Andrew Woodward, Topeka, and one great-nephew . Mason Roue.

Joe was beloved son, husband, father, brother, uncle and friend. He graduated from Pleasant Ridge High School in 1977 and enjoyed a long career in business and retail management, including working for Jim Walter Papers in Kansas City, MO. He then became part-owner and manager of Dondi.s Ice Cream Parlor in Leavenworth. He followed that experience working several years for Dix Office Supply before becoming the owner/operator of Dix Furniture, which he was managing at the time of his death.

Joe.s favorite hobbies centered on the many cars and trucks he owned over the years. He enjoyed bird hunting and loved spending time in the great outdoors. He enjoyed being with family as well as socializing with his many friends and acquaintances. Joe will be remembered for his happy laughter, his willingness to always help out, his love of good stories and the many big-hearted kindness he extended to family and friends alike.

Visitation with the family will be from 6-8 p.m. on Sunday, September 27, 2009 and the funeral service will begin at 10 a.m. on Monday, September 28, 2009. Both will take place at Davis Funeral Chapel, Leavenworth. Burial will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Lansing, KS. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

Shirley A. (Marshall) Denney, 73, Leavenworth, passed away Wednesday, September 9,2009.

Shirley was born April 12, 1936 the daughter of Lindzy D. and Helen(Stewart) Chester.

She is survived by her sons Darren W. Marshall(Catherine), Ricky , Bruce, Larry and Kevin, one brother William .Bud. Chester, two sisters Margaret Rutan and Olive Behanna and her grandson Zachary Neill.

She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers Stewart, Lloyd and James Chester and one sister Ruth Chester.

She retired from the Dwight D Eisenhower VA Med Center in 1998. She was an avid quilter and loved to sing. Shirley was a friend to everyone.

Visitation will be held Thursday, September 17, 2009 from 6:00 P.M to 7:00P.M. at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 7:00 P.M at the funeral chapel.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Leavenworth Red Cross.

JoAnne Wahaus Kennard, 53, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2009 at K.U. Medical Center after a long battle with meningioma.

JoAnne was born in Leavenworth to Alvin Wahaus and Martha Highfill. She is survived by her sons, Zaccary Kyle Kennard (Jessica), Joseph BurtonKennard and granddaughter, Zoey Elizabeth Lee Kennard.

She also leaves behind her mother, Martha Parrett; brothers and sisters, Keith Wahaus, Oskaloosa, KS, Kevin Wahaus (Tammie), Leavenworth, KS, Karen Gerardy (Scott), St. Charles, MO and Jane Holland (Rob), Leavenworth, KS. as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Throughtout her life, JoAnne had a tremendous spirit and love for her family. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Visitation will be held at 9:00 A.M. Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 7th and Miami, Leavenworth, KS. The funeral service will follow at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in the Sunset Memory Gardens Cemetery, Leavenworth.

Memorial contributions may be given to Bethany Lutheran Church, Overland Park, KS. or St. Paul Lutheran Church, Leavenworth, KS.

Funeral arrangements conducted by the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Jane R. Holland, of Leavenworth, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, September 6, 2009 after a long battle with cancer.

Jan was born on August 31, 1952 in Leavenworth, KS to Alvin and Martha Wahaus. She was the third of five children. She attended St. Paul Lutheran School, Leavenworth High School, and graduated from Olathe High School in 1970. She met her future husband, Robert W. Holland, at Leavenworth High School, and they married on July 21, 1972.

After high school, Jan began a career spanning over 30 years as a frame technician for Southwestern Bell. She also helped to build, along with her husband, Holland Feed Co., for 28 years. After retiring from Southwestern Bell in 2003, she continued to actively pursue her true interests: traveling with her daughters, shopping, sewing, and lunch with the girls.

Jan is survived by her husband of 36 years, Robert W. Holland, their three children Erin, Amanda (Mike), and Hilary, and one granddaughter, Olivia Jane, as well as her mother, Martha Wahaus Parrett, three siblings, Keith, Karen, and Kevin and many nieces and nephews. She will be deeply missed by her friends and family, who will always remember her as a generous, loving, energetic and determined woman. She is preceded in death by father, Alvin Wahaus, and sister, JoAnne Wahaus Kennard.

Services for Jan will take place at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Visitation will be held on September 10, 2009 from 6 p.m.- 8 p.m.. A celebration of her life will be held on September 11, 2009 at 11 a.m. Place of Interment is Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Paul Lutheran School, The Alliance Against Family Violence, or Angel Flight would be appreciated.

Margaret G. Gooch, 67, Leavenworth, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2009. Margaret was born July 15, 1942 in Leavenworth the daughter of Willard and Sophie (Logan) Emery.

Margaret is survived by two daughters Gloria Wilson (William) and Kellie Davis (Ken) both of Topeka, one son DWayne Gooch (Tonya), one step daughter Angelica Diaz, three brothers Elmer, Alfred and Harry Emery, two sisters Nellie Brown and Ella Humphrey, 15 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her son James Gooch, Jr., her parents, two brothers and one sister.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Friday, September 4, 2009 at St. James C.M.E.

Homegoing Service will begin at 11:00 A.M. Friday, September 4, 2009 at the church.

Burial will follow at Sunset Memory Gardens.

Sally J. Ireland, 68, Winchester, Kansas passed away Saturday, August 29, 2009 in Winchester.

She is survived by her sister Ruie A. Gibson (Dick) of Leavenworth.

A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.

James “Tom” Reynolds, 57, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2009 at Cushing Memorial Hospital, Leavenworth. He was born March 12, 1952 the son of Robert E. and Evelyn J. (Robinson) Reynolds.

Tom worked for the 7up Bottle Company from 1971 to 1991. He enjoyed working on antique cars until he became ill and has tinkered on lawn mowers for years.

Tom was a wonderful grandfather and spent most days with his two granddaughters. He was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle and friend.

He is survived by his wife Diana L. Reynolds of the home. his daughter Kelly L. Meyer (Jamie), Leavenworth; 2 granddaughters; Macei E. and Sadey L. Meyer, 3 brothers; David D. Owens (Donna), Easton, KS, Robert E. Owens, Leavenworth and William M. Owens (Pat), Excelsior Springs, Mo., two sisters; Ruthann Bucher (Jack), Reedsville, Wisconsin, Susan Roche (Paul), Leavenworth and several nieces and nephews.

Tom is preceded in death by his parents and nephews Clinton Owens and Donald Bucher.

Visitation will be Sunday, August 30, 2009 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 31, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. at Davis Funeral Chapel. The Reverend James Kibat will be officiating. Memorials may be given to the family in care of Davis Funeral Chapel.

Betty Ann (Szopski) Overfield, 78, died Thursday, June 18, 2009, peacefully at her home while surrounded by her loved ones.

Betty was born July 11, 1930, in Chicago, Ill., the daughter of Joseph and Anne Rose Szopski. Betty grew up in Chicago and recounted numerous stories of the good times she had living in the big city.

After high school, Betty enrolled at St. Mary’s College. It was in Leavenworth that she met and fell in love with her husband of 49 years, Charles “Gene” Overfield. Gene and Betty were married on September 15, 1951, and lived happily in Leavenworth, where they raised their three children, Gena (Steve) Rieck of Leavenworth, Gary (Karen) Overfield of Boca Raton, Fla., and Greg (Cindy) Overfield of Lansing.

Betty loved being a homemaker, mother and grandmother. She worked at Hallmark Cards, Munson Army Hospital and eventually retired from her job in the Academic Records office at Bell Hall on Fort Leavenworth in 1987.

Betty will be remembered for her loving and generous spirit. She was a great cook and her home was the gathering place for every holiday. Her grandchildren called her the “Energizer Bunny,” because she never quit working or giving to others. The welcome mat was always out. She was deeply loved and will be greatly missed.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Gene, in 2001 and a grandson, Adam Charles Rieck, in 1981.

In addition to her three children and their spouses, Betty is survived by her beloved grandchildren, Scott (Hilary) Rieck, Kelly (Amy) Tieck, Jennifer Tieck (Jeff Harris), Ashley Rieck, Dustin Gardner and Megan Gardner (Antonio Clark); her great-grandchildren, Elanor and Storm Rieck, Christa and Maddy Rieck, Tyler Harris and Aliya and A.J. Clark; her brother, Richard (Barbara) Szopski of Texas; and her special Chicago and Kentucky family.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m., Sunday, June 21, 2009, at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 22, 2009, at Saint Joseph Church. Burial will follow at Mount Muncie Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be sent to Saint Joseph Church, Leavenworth Catholic Schools or the new dog park for the city of Leavenworth.

Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Joseph Orlowski Jr., 80, passed away Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009, at his home in Leavenworth.

Mr. Orlowski was born Dec. 22, 1928, in Buffalo, N.Y., to Joseph and Pearl (Wargula) Orlowski.

Lt. Col. Orlowski retired from the United States Army after 27 years of service. He enlisted in the regular Army, served in the 7th Infantry Division during the Korean War and was commissioned as an infantry officer after attending Officers Candidate School, Fort Benning, Ga.

Assignments included the 8th Infantry Division U.S. Army Europe; 1st Infantry Division Fort Riley, Kan.; the Infantry School; the Ranger Department Infantry School; the 197th Infantry Brigade, Fort Benning, Ga.; the Infantry School, Fort Benning, Ga.; Military Advisory Command Vietnam and 1st Signal Brigade during the Vietnam War; the Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth; commander of 4th Battalion, 46th Infantry (Professionals); 1st Armored Division III Corps, Fort Hood, Texas; and 193rd Infantry Brigade U.S. Army Southern Command Panama.

Qualifications included Army Ranger, Parachutist and Airborne Jumpmaster. Decorations included Good Conduct Medal, the Army Commendation Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, the Combat Infantry Badge with second award, the Bronze Star Medal with second Oak Leaf Cluster, the Meritorious Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster and Service and Campaign Ribbons for Japan occupation, Korea, Vietnam and Europe Cold War.

After retirement, he was a hotel manager for Executive Manor, Inc. and managed the Leavenworth Ramada Inn. He was alumni of the University of Nebraska at Omaha, a member of the Association of the United States Army and a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2429, Cheektowaga, N.Y., and Aerie 55 Fraternal Order of Eagles.

He is survived by his wonderful wife of 54 years, Madeline (Engel); and beloved family members, including a stepdaughter, Sharon R. (Helton) Winkler; a grandson, Brett Winkler and wife Lisa; a great-granddaughter, Shyann Winkler; his sister Agnes LeBrarron of Cheektowaga, NY and beloved family cousins, nephews and nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Margaret Mathewson and his stepson, Larry M. Helton, a Vietnam veteran.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009, at the Davis Funeral Chapel. The funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009, at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Burial with full military honors will be at the Leavenworth National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Red Cross or Disabled American Veterans.

Andy Sherman Crouse, also known as Skeet by his family and friends, 74, Lansing, KS passed away Thursday, August 20, 2009.

Andy was born August 6, 1935 in Leavenworth the son of Sherman H. and Bonnie L. (Smoot) Crouse. On June 5, 1955 in Tonganoxie, KS he married Mildred E. Carbaugh.

He is survived by his wife Mildred of the home, his children, Linda Smith, Terri Byrns, Andy, Jr., Steven Crouse, all of Lansing, KS and Greg Crouse of Emporia, KS, seven grandchildren, one great grandchild, his brother, David S. Crouse and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by grandparents, Harry and Jessie Smoot and his parents, Sherman and Bonnie Crouse.

Visitation will be held from 6:30 to 8 P.M Monday, August 24, 2009 at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 531 Shawnee St., Leavenworth, KS. Funeral service will be held 11 A.M Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at the funeral chapel.

Burial will be at a later date in the Leavenworth National Cemetery, 4101 S. 4th St, Leavenworth, KS.

Memorial contributions may be given to the American Lung Association.

OBITUARY OF DR. RALPH MARION ATCHISON (1921-2009)

Dr. Ralph M. Atchison, 88, died Saturday, August 22, 2009 in Leavenworth. A longtime dentist and entrepreneur, he served as mayor of Leavenworth during terms as a City Commissioner in the 1960s and 1970s, and was an instrumental figure in transitioning Leavenworth to a City Manager form of government.

A native of Leavenworth, he was born August 15, 1921, youngest son of William and Hattie (nee Helman) Atchison. After graduating from Leavenworth High School in 1939, he attended Kansas State College (now University) before earning his DDS at Missouri Western Dental School (now University of Missouri-Kansas City) in 1944. In 1943 he married Lucille Luevane of Ft. Leavenworth, who survives him. He is survived by four sons, Christopher Atchison, Leavenworth, Timothy Atchison, Platte City, Mo., Sean Atchison, Ft. Collins, Colo., and Dr. Liam Atchison, Overland Park, Kan. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, William Atchison, Baltimore, Md., and Jeannette Moore, Leavenworth.

He served in the Army reserves during World War II, and was called to active service in 1951. Recipient of the Bronze Star medal, Atchison commanded the medical company of the 279th Infantry Regiment near the front lines during the Korean War, and was honorably discharged in 1953 after being wounded during an enemy mortar attack. He resumed his dental practice, originally started in 1944, when he returned from Korea. In 2001 he received a Korean War Service citation from the Republic of Korea in recognition of his service during the war.

During his sixty-year dental practice he was also involved in a number of business ventures and maintained professional interests. He served in a number of roles at the state and national level in dentistry. Among those roles he was President of the Kansas State Dental Association, and was Chair of the American Dental Association's Council on International

Relations, an office which required him to travel extensively overseas. He was a member of the Pierre Fouchard Society, an international fellowship of dentists. Locally, he served on the Board of Directors of Mutual Savings Association. He started several small businesses in the region and was involved in property development. He was a founder of and partner in Heartland Dental Group, which began in 1985.

Atchison was actively involved in civic affairs. In 1969 he ran with four other reforming leaders on the "Citizen's Slate," pledged to improve the efficiency of city government. Four of the five, including Atchison, were elected comprising the Commission that was charged with the historic responsibility of hiring Leavenworth's first City Manager. In 1971, Atchison succeeded pharmacist Ray H. Miller as mayor. Two years later Atchison was followed by fellow Slate candidate and educator Benjamin H. Day in that office. For his service to the Leavenworth community he received the Community Leadership Award from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 1971. In 1976-77 he was chairman of the Leavenworth Council for St. Mary College.

Atchison retired from dentistry in 2004. He was a member of First Christian Church, Leavenworth. He was a Life Member of the American Dental Association. Other memberships included Phi Delta Theta fraternity from his years at K-State, Psi Omega, and the Kansas State University and University of Missouri-Kansas City alumni associations. For much of his life he was an active tennis player and enjoyed his participation in the Rabe Tennis Club.

A loving husband, father, and grandfather, he was sought out for his wisdom and imitated for his strong faith in Christ. His family will miss him greatly.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at the First Christian Church, 6th and Seneca St.. Leavenworth, Kansas. Funeral service will be held 10:00 A.M. August 26, 2009 at the First Christian Church .

Burial will be held in the Mount Muncie Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that gifts be directed to Emmanuel House Seminary, which has established a Dr. Ralph M. Atchison Christian Leadership Fund.

Master Sergeant (Ret’d) Albert F. Clampert passed away, Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at the Bonner Springs Rehabilitation and Nursing Home in Bonner Springs, KS. He was born November 14, 1927 in Brooklyn, New York to William and Julia Clampert.

MSG(R) Clampert entered military service first with the U.S. Merchant Marine and thereafter in the U.S. Army for 22 years retiring in 1966. He served four years in Germany, a year in Carlisle Barracks Pennsylvania, Hokkaido Japan, a tour in Korea during that war and three separate tours at Fort Leavenworth, KS. MSG(R) Clampert is the recipient of the Combat Infantry Badge, Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal, presidential Unit Emblem, European-African-Middle Eastern WW II Victory Medal, Army of Occupation with German Clasp, Metter V Device, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, United Nation Service Medal, Campaign Medal and Honorable Service Lapel WWII.

In 1951 MSGR(R) Clampert married his wife Yvonne at St. Ignatius Church, Fort Leavenworth, KS. From that union three children born, son, Mark Clampert (deceased); daughters, Renee Clampert (Hestand) and Denise (Donald) Portice. Other survivors include five grandchildren, Ian, Chelsea and Nicole Clampert, Sarah Hestand and Robert Portice, one brother Frank of Arizona and a sister-in-law Sandy Daigneaux.

He was preceded in death by his son Mark, two brothers and five sisters.

On January 20, 1961 Master Sergeant (Ret’d) Clampert was selected to serve as a member of the Military Honor Cardon for the official Inaugural Ceremony of President John F. Kennedy representing the Fifth United States Army.

In 1966, following his military career, he worked for TWA as a Security Officer. He retired from TWA in 1990.
He volunteered for Cushing Memorial Hospital for 17 years, The Dwight D. Eisenhower Medical Center and was an avid bowler.

He was a member of Immaculate Conception-St. Joseph Church, Elks No.661, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, TWA Union International Association of Machinist and Aerospace Workers.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Sunday, August 23, 2009 with the Rosary being recited at 5:30 P.M. at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 A.M. Monday, August 24, 2009 at Immaculate Conception Church, 5th and Kiowa. Fr. David McEvoy, O. Carm will officiate. Burial will follow at the Leavenworth National Cemetery with full Military Honors.

Memorial contributions may be given to Immaculate Conception-St. Joseph Church or to the American Heart Association.

Angela (Ann) Madenjian, 84, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2009 in Leavenworth, KS. She was born the daughter of Oscar and Rose (Nordigian) Sahagian on February 6, 1925 in Boston, Mass. She was married to Joseph Charles Madenjian on June 3, 1951 at the Holy Trinity Church, Marlboro, Mass.

She graduated from High School in Marlboro, Mass. and worked as a secretary in Massachusetts. She also worked as a secretary at the University of Saint Mary, Leavenworth, KS. After retiring she did volunteer work at the American Red Cross.

Angela was a 50 year dual member of the order of the Eastern Star Mizpah Chapter #29, Marlboro, Mass. and Byington Chapter #177, Leavenworth, KS. She was a member of St. Pauls Church ECW. She loved gardening, crocheting, doing crossword puzzles and spending time with her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Sarkis, and infant sister, her father-in-law and mother-in-law Kersam and Agnes Madenjian, and brother-in-law William Maculevich.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Joseph, of 58 years, five sons, twins, Dr. Charles P. Madenjian, Ann Arbor, Mich. and James J. Madenjian, Glendale,CA, David J. (Kathryn) Madenjian, Maple Grove, Minn., Dr. Robert S. (Kelly) Madenjian, Brooklyn, Conn., Edward O. (Lisa) Madenjian, Lake Jackson, TX; nine grandchildren, Matthew, Briana, Joseph, Daniel, Johanna, Samantha, Alexa, Steven and Thomas; a sister, Peggy Maculevich, Princeton, Mass; a brother John (Patricia) Sahagian, Marlboro, Mass; sisters-in-law Isabel and Mary Madenjian, Greensboro, NC, and many nieces and nephews.

She was a loving, kind and caring mother, adored by her children and grandchildren. She will be missed by all including her neighbors, community and church that were her extended family.

Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Thursday, August 20, 2009 at St. Pauls Episcopal Church during which an Eastern Star service will be held. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, August 21, 2009 at St. Pauls Episcopal Church. Burial will be at the Leavenworth National Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Pauls Episcopal Church. Davis Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.

Eleanor Kathryn Moser Tate, 96 and formerly of Prairie Village and later Leavenworth, died August 16, 2009 in Overland Park.

She retired from the Military Review at Fort Leavenworth where she worked for the colonel.

She was born in Chillicothe, Missouri, to Charles Tilghman Moser and Mary Jane "Mayme" Hinton Moser, and married William Buel Tate, who preceded her in death in 1980, as did her only child, Mary Elsie Tate Hastings, M.D. in 1983, and her only sibling, Charles Hinton Moser.

She is survived by her grandsons, Matthew Moser Hastings, M.D., and David Tate Hastings, her son-in-law, John Powell Hastings, her step daughter-in-law, Melanie Hastings, her step grandchildren, William Woodson Hastings and Emily Ann Hastings, and her nieces Jane Drum and Glenn Rogers.

Funeral Service will be at the First Baptist Church, 13th and Osage, Leavenworth at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, August 19, 2009.

Memorials to the church.

Davis Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.

Marilyn Elizabeth Kensbock, 70, passed away Friday, August 14 at Kindred Hospital, Kansas City, MO.

She was born Feb. 12, 1939 at Fort Leavenworth, KS. daughter of Army Sgt retired August and Augusta Schmitz Anthony. On June 30, 1956 she married William J. Kensbock at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Bill preceded her in death June 17, 1998.

Bill and Marilyn lived in Germany 1957-59 while Bill served in the Army. Upon Bill's discharge, they made their home in Leavenworth and had lived there since 1960.

Marilyn was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, The Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary, VFW Ladies Auxiliary and The American Legion Auxiliary. She retired from JC Penney's. She loved flowers and animals.

She is survived by her sister Charmaine C. Olson of Topeka, 2 nephews and their wives; Jack and Mary Wenzel Woods, Lansing and Morris and Cathy Wenzel Woods of Omaha, NE and many great nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Tuesday August 18, 2009 at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00am Wednesday August 19, 2009 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to American Lung Association or St. Joseph's Catholic Church.

Michelle E. Bradley, 41, Leavenworth passed away Sunday, August 16, 2009 at home.

Michelle was born January 16, 1968 in Lexington, Missouri the daughter of Schuyler “Sky” and the late Patricia (Burke) Harvey.

She is survived by her father Sky, two sons Joshua S. and Zachery S. Bradley, one brother John S. Harvey, one sister Amy D. Green, Aunts, Uncles and Nephews.

She was preceded in death by her mother Patricia.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Thursday, August 20, 2009 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Burial will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to the family in care of Davis Funeral Chapel.

Walter G. DeFrees, 79, Leavenworth, KS passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2009.

Walt was born December 29, 1929 in Atchison the son of Eitson and Edna DeFrees.

He moved to Leavenworth at the age of 10 and attended Leavenworth schools and graduated from Leavenworth High School in 1947. He worked for Kaaz Construction Company for 42 years, and was in the U.S. Army Reserves. He was a life-long member of First Christian Church in Leavenworth, where he served as a Deacon. Walt spent many years with the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 69, as Scout Master, leading many boys to manhood. He and his son Dale, enjoyed numerous camping trips, and excursions to Philmont New Mexico.

On June 6, 1953 he married Virginia L. Williamson. Walt experienced no greater joy than being with his wife traveling in their RV after retirement. She survives him.

He is also survived by his son Dale R. DeFrees (Carol) of Chugiak, Alaska, and daughter Carol Yunghans (Bill) of Liberty, Missouri. Walt has four grandchildren who are his pride and joy; Granddaughter Shannon, Seattle, grandson Glenn, U.S. Navy, and granddaughters Sara and Kelcy of Liberty. Walt also leaves two sisters Lois Koenig, Lake Charles, Louisiana, and Ruth Prell, Marietta, NY. He is preceeded in death by his parents, and a twin brother, who died in infancy.

Walt enjoyed family and friends, and loved building and flying radio controlled airplanes, and working at the C.W. Parker Carousel Museum. Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Friday, August 14, 2009 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, August 15, 2009 at First Christian Church, Sixth & Seneca Sts., Leavenworth. The Rev. Lynn Dickson will officiate.

Burial will be at Sunset Memory Gardens Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to C.W. Parker Carousel Museum and the First Christian Church.

Helen Marie Lowe, 88, Lansing, KS passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at Golden Living Center.

She was born July 23, 1921 in Easton, KS the daughter of Daniel Boone and Elizabeth Lizzie (Kelly) Hall.

On April 4, 1939 in Platte City, MO she married Clifton Leo Lowe, he preceded her in death in December 2005. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Ray, Earl, Robert, Edward and Ike, her sisters, Viola, Erma, Anna, and Thelma, granddaughter, Tracy and great grandson, Kyle. She was a member of the Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, she was a homemaker and loved to care for children, to always be there for her family, family life was her life.

She is survived by son, Clifton L. Lowe, Jr., daughters, Linda S. Winkler and husband James Winkler, Sr., Ann E. Skaggs and husband James Skaggs, seven grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren, five great -great grandchildren, five step grandchildren, sixteen step great grandchildren, two step great-great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 P.M Thursday, August 13, 2009 at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Graveside service will be held 10 A.M Friday, August 14, 2009 in the Fall Creek Cemetery, Jarbalo, KS.

Bishop Smith and Brother Lyon of the Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints will officiate.

Geraldine B. Reeves, 95, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2009 at her home in Michigan.

She was born March 18, 1914 in Leavenworth and was raised in Leavenworth.

She married James J. Reeves on February 8, 1941. They lived in Japan for five years during his occupation. She has traveled most of the world going around it twice. She was a member of the Daughters of the Revolution.

She is preceded in death by her husband James and her son Richard. She is survived by her son Kenneth Reeves.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at Mt. Muncie Cemetery, Lansing, KS. Arrangements entrusted by Davis Funeral Chapel.

Norman Clyde Nolop was called home to his loving Father on Tuesday, August 4, 2009. He was born January 12, 1929 in Jackson County, Wisconsin to Clyde and Marie (Schlimme) Nolop. He moved tom Leavenworth, Kansas at the age of 8. He was a graduate of St. Paul Lutheran grade school class of 1942, and Leavenworth High School class of 1946. He attended the University of Kansas in Lawrence. He served in the United States Navy, and attended banking school in Wisconsin in the 1960’s. He was employed for more than forty years at the Leavenworth National Bank & Trust Company.

He was an active and loyal supporter of St. Paul Lutheran Church and School, serving in many positions over the years. His most recent contribution was over 400 crosses that he made using wood from an old pew
from the church for the school’s upcoming 150th anniversary. He was well-known for his “love crosses” that he created and passed out to anyone who was in need of them.

He was married to Margarette Orlowski on January 15, 1950 at St. Paul Lutheran Church. His life was blessed with four daughters: Nancy (Max) Nuss, Kay (Roger) Lehr, Cindy (Duane) Meyer, and Peggy (Thad) Wilson. He
rejoiced in the lives of his grandchildren: Matthew Meyer, Sandy Nuss, Beth (Matt) Simpson, and Logan Wilson. He was “Opa” to his great-granddaughter Shanna Meyer.

He is survived by his children and grandchildren, and his brother, Robert (Margaret) Nolop and many nieces, nephews, cousins and godchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Elsie (Bill) Autry, and
his wife Margarette.

We know that he is celebrating his life with his Loving Father in heaven, and has already gone fishing, bowling, and golfing with Jesus.

The family will receive friends from 6- 8 p.m., Thursday, August 6, 2009 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 7th & Osage Streets in Leavenworth.

A celebration of Norm’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, August 7, 2009 at the church. A private inurnment will be held with the family at the Leavenworth National Cemetery.

Norm believed in the firm foundation of a family and faith. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be designated to St. Paul Lutheran School.

Lisa C. Falen passed away suddenly in her home in Leavenworth Kansas on July 31, 2009. It was her 54th birthday.

Lisa spent nearly 20 years in different branches of the armed services, serving honorably in the US Army, the US Navy & Army Reserves, and in the National Guard. During her time in the military, she served in South Korea, Bosnia, and Kosovo and ended her military career in the full time employ in the National Guard, in the Kansas City recruiting center. She was a medical specialist and earned a distinguished service medal.

Lisa was born July 31, 1955 in Hutchinson, Kansas to James and Mary Louise Falen and grew up in Hinsdale, Illinois. She was a proud and active alumna of Nazareth Academy in LaGrange Park, IL, and attended Parkland College in Champaign, IL and Columbia College, Columbia Missouri prior to entering the military. She took her basic training at Fort Jackson in South Carolina and completed her Army medical training as a medical
specialist at Ft. Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas.

Lisa was always motivated to help people and she worked as a physical therapy assistant in Wichita, Kansas at HCA Wesley Hospital for several years in the 90’s. She later moved to Arkansas and then to Kansas
City before settling in Leavenworth, Kansas.

She was preceded in death by her father James C. Falen and her mother Mary Louise Falen-Olsen, and is survived by four siblings; James Falen (Janese) of Bolingbrook Illinois, Maryl Wesolowski (David) Glen Ellyn
Illinois, Julie Falen, Los Angeles, California, Greg Falen (Michele) of Overland Park, Kansas and was Aunt to Jason and Brendan Falen and Joshua& Katherine Wesolowski.

A Rosary & Memorial service will be held Wednesday August 5, 2009 at Davis Funeral Chapel, Leavenworth from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. A funeral mass will be held Thursday August 6, 2009 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in
Hutchinson, KS at 1 pm. Burial at Penwell-Gable Cemetery -Hutchinson, immediately following..

The family suggests In lieu of flowers a memorial contribution in her name can be made to Disabled American Veterans, or Animal Haven Kansas City.

Marjorie Jessie (Clark) Hamilton, 90, of Leavenworth KS, passed away peacefully Saturday August 1, 2009 at Twin Oaks Assisted Living.

She was born in Leavenworth, Kansas on April 5, 1919, the daughter of William and Jessie (Biggam) Clark and spent all of her life in Leavenworth where she was very happy. She graduated from Leavenworth High School in 1937. She married Glenn Orville Hamilton of Kansas City, MO, on September 20, 1941. She taught knitting classes in her early married days, later working at BI Insurance until they closed and then at The Klotz Agency until her retirement. She was one of the founding members of the Leavenworth American Business Womens Association and was active with Saint Pauls Parents Association when her boys were in school there. She was a member of Saint Paul Lutheran Church in Leavenworth and later Saint John Lutheran Church in Farley, Missouri. One of her greatest joys was spending time with family, friends and especially watching her great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her brother, William T.R. Clark; her parents; her beloved husband , Glenn Orville Hamilton; her son, Glenn Orville Hamilton II; and her sister, Ida Marie (Clark) Scofield.

She is survived by her son, Clark Victor Hamilton of Farley, MO; his wife, Elizabeth Retta Hamilton;her grandchildren, Heather Le Sloan of Lynnwood, WA; Ashly Lynn Miller of Kansas City, MO; Brandon Clark Hamilton of Weston, MO; Tara Elizabeth Klein of Gladstone, MO; her niece, Sondra Lyn Scofield of Torrance, CA; and 8 greatgrandchildren. The family would like especially to thank her devoted caregivers at Twin Oaks Assisted Living.

MSG (Ret) James Martin died on July 26, 2009. He was 76 years old.

He was preceded in death by his mother, sister, and brother.

He was married to Helen L. Tolliver on September 1, 1958. To this union came 5 children James B, Mauricette, Lovella, Shawn and Clifford. He leaves behind five grandchildren, a sister Shirlee Moore of Vallejo, CA, sister-in-law Dorothy Sanderfur and brother-in-law Charles Tolliver, Evansville, Ind.

James was in the army for 20 years where he served as a system analyst. James spent 2 tours in Europe and 3 tours in Vietnam serving his country as a translator; interpreter and he taught computer programming to the Vietnam solders.

In his early military career he joined a French National track team (ESPEC). In 1960-61 he was one of the French Champions in Track & Field.

A memorial service will be held at University of St. Mary, in the Annunciation Chapel at 1pm on Thursday July 30, 2009. James will be buried Monday, September 28th, 2009 at 1:00pm at Arlington Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.

Emogene Worrell, 90, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2009 at Medicalodge of Holton.

Emogene was born March 3, 1919 in McLouth, KS the daughter of David and Viola (Bannon) Powell.

In 1937 she married Samuel H. Worrell. He preceded her in death in 1997.

She is survived by two sons, Everett S. Worrell of Mayetta, KS, James D. Worrell of Topeka, KS, three grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, three brothers and two sisters.

She was a longtime devoted member of First Christian Church. She was the cafeteria manager for Leavenworth Public Schools. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and traveling.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, July 23, 2009 at the funeral chapel. Burial to be held at Sunset Memory Gardens. Chaplain Jack Divine will officiate. Memorial contributions may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Marjory Adelaid Huvendick, Lansing, KS, passed away in peace July 16, 2009. Marjory was born November 7, 1918 on a ranch in Coffee County Kansas. She was the daughter of Hal and Ida McFadden.

After graduating from Waverly, KS she attended Baker University and was a member of Alpha Chi Omega. After one year at Baker Marjory went to teach in a one room school in Coffee County. During the summer she attended Emporia State Teaching College and High Point College to continue her education. She then moved to Shawnee, KS where she taught at Westwood Elementary. It is here where Marjory met the love of her life, George. They were united in marriage on September 3, 1944.

Following their marriage Marjory followed her husband to Shawnee, OK and then to Shelton, WA where George then was deployed overseas for WWII. Marjory then returned to Kansas where she taught in Lawrence while she finished her education degree from the University of Kansas. In 1951 Marjory and George moved to Leavenworth where Marjory taught school for over 30 years, first at North Broadway Elementary and then at Muncie Elementary.

Marjory was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church where she was active in the alter society and taught church school for many years. She was a 50 year member of the Whittier Club and P.E.O. EN chapter in Leavenworth. Marjory was involved with the International Military Officers Sponsorship Program for over 50
years where she sponsored Portugal over 40 years. Marjory was also a 50 year member of the Leavenworth Country Club where she was an avid golfer. Following her retirement Marjory traveled with her daughter, Jennie, in her golfing career.

Marjory was preceded in death by her parents, Hal and Ida McFadden.

Survivors include husband of almost 65 years, George, and daughter Jennie and husband Bob Robinson of La Quinta, CA. Visitation will be held Sunday, July 19 from 4 – 6 p.m. at Davis Funeral Chapel. Services will be held Monday, July 20 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Leavenworth at 10:00 a.m. with graveside services to follow at Mount Muncie Cemetery. Memorials can be made to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Leavenworth, KS.

John E. Wallace, Jr. age 65, died unexpectedly at his summer home in Perham, Minnesota, on July 4, 2009.

John was born June 3, 1944, in Leavenworth, to John E. and Kathryn Blitz Wallace. He graduated from Leavenworth High School in 1962 and entered the United States Navy after graduation. He served his country for 35 years and retired as a Chief Petty Officer. During his service in Cyprus, he met and fell in love with Eleni Psraoppollou and they were married February 17, 1972.

After his Navy service, Mr. Wallace was employed by the Department of the Army, Ft. Leavenworth, KS. He retired from government service in 2006. After retirement, he continued enjoying the family summer home in Perham, Minnesota. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed taking family and friends to his special fishing spots on Big Pine Lake.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Janet Eleanor Wallace and niece, Deana Van Diepen.

He is survived by his wife, Eleni; his sister Joan Van Diepen and husband Don, of Indianola, Iowa; nephews, Curtis Van Diepen and wife Debra of Corpus Christi, Texas, Russell Van Diepen and wife Kim of Colorado
Springs, Colorado, two great nephews and one great niece. He is also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins throughout the United States and Cyprus. His great wit and easy going personality will be missed by all.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m at the Davis Funeral Chapel with a Trisagion service at 6:00 p.m. Funeral services will be Thursday, July 16, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. at St.
Dionysios Greek Orthodox Church, 8100 W. 95th St., Overland Park, KS 66212. Burial will follow at the Leavenworth National Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Big Pine Lake Association, Perham, MN, St. Dionysios Greek Orthodox Church or the donor’s choice.

Eugene Maryland Newkirk Jr. was born in Louisville, Kentucky on May 16, 1943 to the late Eugene M. Newkirk Sr. and Clarice Woodruff-Newkirk. Eugene received his diplomas from

Fifth Avenue High School in Pittsburg, PA, and later attended and graduated from the Culinary Arts Institute in Pittsburgh, PA. Eugene served in the US Military and received his honorable discharge from the Army after serving in Frankfort, Germany for several years. Eugene worked for the US Federal Prison system for many years, receiving many commissions and honors; serving in Lewisburg, PA, Raybrook, NY, and Leavenworth, KS as the Assistant Food Administrator. He retired from the prison system in March 2000 after dedicating 25 years of service.

Prior to entering the military, Eugene married Eunina Cherry on June 15, 1966. To this union they were blessed with four children; Eugene M. Newkirk III, Aretha A. Neely, Eunina F. Newkirk, and Kayla M. Jimenez and five grand children.

Eugene was baptized at Truth Taberbacle Church in Leavenworth, KS and dedicated his time serving the Lord. He and his wife organized and managed the church’s food bank.

After a lengthy illness, Eugene quietly went home to be with the Lord Jesus on July 2, 2009. He will be greatly missed by a host of family, relatives, and friends, his wife Eunina, children- Eugene, Aretha, Enina, Kayla, and his favorite sister: Frankie Walker, surviving siblings Robert Wiley, Thomas Wiley, Willie Newkirk and Clarice Dickerson.

A visitation was held on Monday, July 6, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at 8:30 a.m. at the Truth Tabernacle Church. Burial will follow
at the Leavenworth National Cemetery.

Alice P. (Bowman) Bollin, 93, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2009 in Easton. Alice was born March 31, 1916, the daughter of Harry and Ruth (Corlett) Bowman . In November 1955, she married George Bollin who preceded her in death on May 7, 2009.

Alice is survived by her son, George A. "Butch" Bollin and wife Linda of Leavenworth; her grandchildren, Stacey Bollin of Telford, PA., Katie Riemann and husband Jeff of Wichita, KS., Jeff Bollin and wife Amber of Leavenworth, and Matt Bollin of Leavenworth; one great-grandchild Jadyn Bollin; five step-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren, including Patience Davis; a son-in-law, Donnie Logan, and his children, Pam Klaus and husband Les, Lori Redford, and Steven Logan and wife Ronda all of Leavenworth; and seven great-grandchildren, Lacee, Malorie, Wayne, Taylor, Chelsea, Luke and Keeley.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Betty Jane Ligenza Logan; two brothers Jack Bowman and Richard Bowman.

Alice was a 1934 graduate of Leavenworth High School. She worked at Bell Laundry until she married George in 1955. Alice was a homemaker most of her life devoted to her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed crafts, shopping, cooking, collecting bears, traveling to Hot Springs and Branson, and horse racing where she knew most of the Jockeys by name.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday July 7, 2009, at the Davis Funeral Chapel. A rosary will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral chapel. The Rev. David McEvoy, O'Carm, will officiate. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2009, at the Sacred Heart Church in Kickapoo. The Rev. David McEvoy, O'Carm, will officiate. Burial will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Kickapoo. Memorial contributions may be given to the Kickapoo Township Fire Department's memorial fund or the Kansas City Hospice.