Obituaries in Kansas Newspapers (arranged by city)
Dennis "Butch" Edwards
Dennis B. "Butch" Edwards, 54, of Douglass, retired Boeing maintenance employee, died Thursday, March 28, 2002.
Ethel I. Hurlbut
Ethel I. (Christman) Hurlbut, 98, Augusta, homemaker, died yesterday.
Her graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, at Elmwood Cemetery in Augusta.
Geneva DeHoff
Geneva DeHoff, 90, of Augusta died Monday, Nov. 4, 2002.
The Dunsford Funeral Home of Augusta is in charge of arrangements.
Viva L. Zang
Viva L. Zang, 93, Augusta, retired Butler County school teacher, former resident of El Dorado, died Thursday, Aug. 14, 2003.
Naomi H. Moore
Homemaker Naomi H. Moore, 85, Augusta, died Monday, Feb. 12, 2001.
Her funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14, at the Dunsford Funeral Home of Augusta.
Jerry D. Combs
Jerry D. Combs, 73, Wichita, retired Associated Druggists vice president, father and father-in-law of John and Karen Combs of Augusta, died Saturday, Nov. 2, 2002.
His funeral service will be at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, at Resthaven Mortuary in Wichita.
Constance McMurphy
Constance J. McMurphy of Augusta, died Saturday, Oct. 21, 2000.
Thelma Hoge
Thelma Esther (Simon) Hoge, 69, Augusta, retired inspector/Beech Aircraft, died Thursday, Oct. 19, 2000.
Charlotte Ratzlaff
Charlotte A. Ratzlaff, Las Vegas, Nev., sister to Bill, Bob, and Todd Stueven and Deborah McHone, all of Augusta, died Thursday, Oct. 19, 2000.
Linda Wilson
Retired teacher Linda Sellers Wilson, 97, Wichita, mother of Virginia Lawrence, Augusta, died Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2000.
Betty Welch
Betty Louise Loffland Welch, 74, Anchorage, Alaska, mother of David Loffland Wilson, Augusta, died Sunday, Oct. 15, 2000.
"Mike' Hughes
Contractor/welder Walter Michael (Mike) Hughes, 53, Augusta, died Thursday, Oct. 19, 2000.
Milo K. Miller
Milo K. Miller, 88, retired S.W. Body Trailer Co. plant manager and former Loadcraft Trailer Co. vice president, of Augusta, died Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2001.
Mildred F. Roche
Former Douglass resident Mildred Frances Roche, 86, died Feb. 9, 2001 in Barrington, Ill.
Cindy R. Best
Former Augusta resident Cindy Renee Best, 37, Mount Hope, died Sunday, Feb. 25, 2001.
"Bill' Brown
William Earl "Bill" Brown, 63, mechanic of Augusta, died Monday, April 2, 2001.
Donald E. Powell
Donald Eugene "Don" Powell, 73, of Wichita, retired Cessna Aircraft Co. personnel manager and father of Eric Powell of Augusta, died Monday, April 2, 2001.
Dorothy I. Starr
Dorothy Irene "Penny" Starr, 77, Haysville, mother of Dave Starr of Augusta, died Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2003.
Frank C. Davis
Francis C. "Frank" Davis, 83, Augusta, retired Boeing Aircraft commercial program manager and World War II United States Army Air Corps veteran, died Friday, Dec. 5, 2003.
William E. Harrison
William E. "Bill" Harrison, 72, Wichita, ranch broker, died Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2003.
His graveside service was held this afternoon, Dec. 8, at Benton Cemetery.
John Tucker
John Tucker, 59, Rose Hill, retired salesman, father of Carol Linot of Douglass, died Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2003.
Jackie Dean Payton
Jackie Dean Payton, 57, Augusta, retired Boeing Aircraft employee and United States Marine Corps. veteran, died Friday, Dec. 5, 2003.
Dorothy L. Boyer
Dorothy L. Boyer, 90, Rose Hill, retired V.A. dietician, died Tuesday, March 30, 2004.
Helen Louise Stemen
Helen Louise (Reetz) Stemen, 93, Augusta, retired Cooper Drug clerk, died Sunday, March 28, 2004.
Pauline Shirkey-Miller
Pauline "Paula" Shirkey-Miller, 52, Wichita, Raytheon project manager, formerly of Augusta, died Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2004.
Funeral service at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, at Resthaven Mortuary in Wichita.
Geraldine B. Wallace
Geraldine B. Wallace, 76, Wichita, homemaker, mother and mother-in-law of Linda and George Lawson of Augusta, died Thursday, Oct. 7, 2004.
Funeral service at 10 a.m. Saturday, at Downing & Lahey Mortuary East in Wichita.
Jesse W. Darter
Jesse Wilford Darter, 93, Douglass, farmer and retired Boeing employee, died Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2004.
His funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 11, at Douglass United Methodist Church.
Jean Valentine
Jean (Sherar) Valentine, 70, Rose Hill, former Douglass Pioneer Museum curator, died Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2004.
Bonny Jean Haynes
Bonny Jean Haynes, 83, Wichita, formerly of Douglass, retired secretary for Yingling Chevrolet, died Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2005.
Graveside funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, at the Douglass Cemetery.
Gerald L. Tracy
Gerald Lee Tracy, 60, Wichita, former Boeing engineer, brother of Carolyn Calhoun of Augusta, died Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2005.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 10, at the Argonia Wesleyan Church.
Terry E. Brooks
Terry E. Brooks, 62, Wichita, formerly of Augusta, died Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005.
Service arrangements were pending Friday morning with Broadway Mortuary of Wichita.
Norma J. Bartholomew
Norma J. Bartholomew, 76, Augusta, homemaker, died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2005.
Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 12, at Christ Lutheran Church.
William “Ed” Moore
William “Ed” Moore, 70, Wichita, Manufactures representative, father and father-in-law of Kim and Chris Sanborn of Augusta, died peacefully on Wednesday, April 12.
Family visitation from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. this evening at Downing & Lahey East Mortuary in Wichita.
Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, at Hillside Christian Church in Wichita.
Ed was born on July 27, 1935 in Enid, Okla. He served in the United States Army after attending Wichita State University. He married Janis (Hawthorne) Moore in May of 1956.
Other survivors include: daughter, Cathy Krehbiel of Wichita; granddaughter and apple-of-his-eye, Cassie Krehbiel; brother, Homer Moore of Wichita; former wife and friend, Janis Moore; and like-a-son, Bruce Boyle; many nephew, nieces, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Edward Moore, Sr. and Lydia (Eichman) Moore.
Memorial donations may be made to The Central Office, 2812 E. English, Wichita, 67211, Friends of the Kansas Great Plains Nature Center, 6232 E. 29th St. N, Wichita, 67220, or Pine Valley Christian Church, 5620 E. 21st N., Wichita, 67208.
Arrangements are under the direction of Downey & Lahey East Mortuary in Wichita.
Henry “Tom” Mathews, Jr.
Henry “Tom” Mathews, Jr., 76, Wichita, retired Independent Insurance agent, father and father-in-law of Terri and Patrick Carman of Augusta, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2006.
A memorial mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 19, at Church of the Magdalen in Wichita.
Mr. Mathews was also a United States Marine and served in the Korean War.
Other survivors include: his wife, Mary; son, Henry “Tommy” Mathews, III of Wichita; two grandchildren; brothers, Patrick and Timothy Mathews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jeanette and Henry, his step mother, Margaret, sisters, Jeanette and Mary Ann, and brother, Michael.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Tom's name be sent to the YMCA, 3330 N. Woodlawn, Wichita, 67220.
Services by Watson Funeral Home in Wichita.
Harold Dean Hammond
Augusta, Kan. - Harold Dean Hammond, 74, Andover, formerly of Augusta, passed away on Jan. 18, 2008.
Funeral service at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, with viewing prior to service, at Hillside Funeral Home, Augusta. Interment at Andover Cemetery.
Survivors are: daughter, Deanie (Terry) Bridge; brothers, Everett, Warren and Kenneth Hammond; sisters, Florence King and Maxine Jackson; grandson, Patric Bridge; nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Hillside Funeral Home, Augusta.
Irene R. Dehaven
Augusta, Kan. - Irene R. Dehaven, 89, Augusta, passed away on Monday, Jan. 14, 2008.
Service arrangements are pending with Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta.
John M. Kittle
Augusta, Kan. - John M. Kittle, 51, Wichita, certified financial planner, died on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008.
Funeral service at 1 p.m. Saturday at Central Christian Church, Wichita.
He is survived by: wife, Jenny; son, Justin; daughter, Jaymie, all of Wichita; parents, Robert and June of Douglass; brothers, Robert A. of Douglass and Jim of Augusta.
A memorial has been established with the Midian Shrine Plane of Mercy Fund, c/o Midian Shrine, 130 N. Topeka, Wichita, 67202.
Arrangements by Cochran Mortuary, Wichita.
Phyllis R. Morris
Augusta, Kan. - Phyllis R. Morris, 87, Augusta, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008.
Viewing 1-5 p.m. Sunday at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta. Graveside service will be 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 21, at Elmwood Cemetery, Augusta. Those attending should use the Ohio Street entrance.
Phyllis was born in Bloomington Township, on Aug.7, 1920, the daughter of Raymond Henry and Margaret Ann Louise (Knollenberg) Prigmore. Along with being a homemaker, she owned and operated the roller skating rink in El Dorado. Phyllis sang for the grand opening of the Augusta Historical Theatre and volunteered as a "pink lady" at Augusta Hospital.
She is survived by: sons, Larry Morris of Duncanville, Texas, and Jerry Morris and wife Irina of Augusta; daughter, Vicki Fitzwater and husband Kenny of Augusta; grandchildren, Tristan and Ian Fitzwater, Krista Corkill and Terrence Morris, and 6 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Maggie; a daughter, Diane Morris and a grandson, Kreg Morris.
Memorials to the Kansas Humane Society or Hospice Care of Kansas.
Arrangements entrusted to Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta.
Maxine Penland
Augusta, Kan. - Maxine Marie Penland, 83, passed away on March 16, 2008.
Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m., followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 19, at Porter Funeral Home in Lenexa, Burial will be in the Lenexa City Cemetery.
Maxine was born in Augusta to Noel D. Hyde and Winifred Pearl Reid Feb. 3, 1925. She graduated from Augusta High School in 1942.
She worked for Boeing during WWII and Cessna for 12 years in the late 50’s and 60’s.
She is survived by: her husband of 59 years, Harry; sister, Ailene Teegarden (Floyd) of Pratt; son, Ron Penland and daughter-in-law Betty of Mission Viejo Calif.; daughter, Jan (Penland) Hare and son-in-law Kenny of Shawnee; grandchildren, Steve Penland of Aliso Viejo, Calif., Beth Penland of Lake Forest, Calif., Amber Vernon (Jay) of New York, NY, Kris Downing (Ken) of Lenexa, Megan Spies (Fabrice) of Hollywood, Calif., Patrick Walker of Dana Point, Calif.; great- grandchildren, Jessika, Dawson, Dylan, and Jaylee Downing.
She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Nola (Hyde) Reece.
In lieu flowers, donations may be made to the Shrine Transportation Fund.
Condolences may be expressed at: www.porterfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements: Porter Funeral Homes & Crematory, Lenexa.
Dena Keeler
Augusta, Kan. - Dena Keeler, 85, Lawrence, sister of Ada Lucille Bohannon of Augusta, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008.
Memorial serive at 2 p.m. Saturday, at the First United Methodist Church in Salina.
Other survivors: daughters, Linda Keeler and Martha Jernigan; son, Robert D. Keeler; sister, Betty Jo Gates; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be sent to the First United Methodist Church in Salina.
Arlone M. Kaiser
Augusta, Kan. - Arlone M. Kaiser, 76, retired Texaco security guard of Leon, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008.
Viewing until 7 p.m. this evening and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. tomorrow, at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta. Graveside service 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11, at Leon Cemetery.
Arlone was born on July 15, 1931 in El Dorado, the daughter of the late Leo Lee and Bernice Lucille (Wakefield) Stokes.
She is survived by: several nieces and nephews; cousins, Leonard Wakefield of Augusta, Earl Wakefield of El Dorado, and Ruby Hatter of Tulsa, Okla.
Memorials to Lakepoint Nursing Center, Augusta.
Arrangements entrusted to Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta.
George Mabry
Augusta, Kan. - George Mabry, 86, Augusta, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008.
Service arrangements are pending with Dunsford-Zeiner Funeral Home, Augusta.
Madeline Eloise Ross
Augusta, Kan. - Madeline Eloise Ross, 86, Wichita, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008.
Viewing from 5 to 8 p.m. this evening; funeral service at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, both at Hillside Funeral Home East, Wichita. Interment will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, at the Latham Cemetery.
Survivors are: sons, Harold of Wichita, Don (Donna) of Belton, Mo., Ron (Tawny) of Augusta; daughters, Diane (Monty) Bitting of Sedgwick and Rita (Bill) Faunce of Burns; 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard A. Ross.
Memorials may be made to the Jess Ross Fund.
Arrangements by Hillside Funeral Home East, Wichita.
