2010-2019, KS, Compiled by James W. Blankenship jkblank1(at)sbcglobal.net
Atchison
+2013, Atchison, Atchison
Co., KS, Obituary
http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2192105&fh_id=14129
Donald E. “Bud” Kane, 83, Atchison, Kansas
died Friday, August 9, 2013 at Atchison Senior Village.
Mass of Christian burial will be
Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at 10:30 A.M. at St. Patrick’s Church with Rev.
Gabriel Landis, OSB as principal celebrant. Interment will follow in the St.
Patrick’s Cemetery with military honors by United States Army Honors Team.
Bud was born December 23, 1929 in
Atchison, Kansas the son of John B. Kane, Sr. and Florence M. Byrnes Kane. He
attended St. Patrick’s Elementary School.
He and Mary M. Zishka were united in
marriage on October 10, 1955 at St. Joseph Catholic Church by Rev. Matthew
Hall, OSB and have made their home in the St. Patrick’s Community south of
Atchison their entire married life. Bud served in the United States Army from
1951 until his honorable discharge in 1953. Bud was employed with Blish-Mize
Company for six years and then with the Atchison Government Storage Facility
for thirty-five years until his retirement. Bud has also been engaged in
farming in the St. Patrick’s Community for over fifty-seven years. He was a
member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, and the parish council and St.
Patrick’s Cemetery Committee. He also served on the Walnut Township Board for
thirty years, was a member of the Fleming-Jackson-Seever Post #6 of the
American Legion, loved hunting and fishing and playing cards. One of his
greatest enjoyments was spending an evening dancing with his bride, Maggie.
Survivors include his wife, Mary “Maggie”
Kane, of the couples home, two daughters Joan (Rob) McGuire, Atchison, KS, Janet
(Ron) DePinto, Littleton, CO, four sons, Randy (Carolyn) Kane, Atchison, KS,
Alan Kane, Weston, MO, William (Cindy) Kane, Atchison, KS, Vincent J. Kane,
Atchison, KS, two sisters, Lorene Clemens, Atchison, KS, Patricia Rush,
Leavenworth, KS, two brothers, John B. Kane and Eugene Kane, both of Atchison,
KS. and two grandsons, Kyle McGuire and Travis
McGuire.
He was preceded in death by his parents,
John and Florence Kane, a son, Robert W. Kane, three sisters, Doris Blankenship, Margaret
Swendson and Mary Lou Andre and one brother, Elvin Kane.
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+2015, Atchison, Atchison Co., KS, Obituary
http://www.arensbergpruett.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2911170&fh_id=14129
Irene H. Blankenship
(January 1, 1910 - January 14, 2015)
Irene Blankenship,
105, of Atchison, Kansas, died Wednesday, January 14, 2015, at Medicalodge of
Atchison. Irene was born January 1, 1910, in Madison, Missouri, the daughter of
Charles and Della Phillips Kurzhal.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, January 18, 2015, at 3:00
P.M. in the chapel of the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with Rachel Dannar,
officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery.
She attended school in Brookings and Sioux Falls, South Dakota,
graduating from Sioux Falls. She and Fred Blankenship
were united in marriage on June 1, 1929, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Irene
was employed Electra Manufacturing Company of Atchison, Kansas, Universal
Electric in Colorado Springs, Colorado and from 1957 until her retirement in
1975 she was employed with Atchison Water Company. Following her retirement she
worked as a bookkeeper for Diebolt Clothing Company in Atchison for several
years.
Mr. Blankenship
preceded her in death on August 18, 1947.
Survivors include her daughter
Donna (Tom) Norton-Pike, St. Joseph, MO, a son, William (Imogene) Blankenship, Bonner Springs, KS., seven grandchildren,
twelve great grandchildren, two step great grandchildren and eight great-great
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, a daughter Lola Bradley, two brothers Willard and Albert
Kurzhal, and a great granddaughter Holly Bradley.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Atchison, Atchison
Co., KS, Obituary
William “Billy” Dittemore was called home by God March 2, 2017. He
was born October 18, 1952 to Theodore Lee Dittemore and Donna Marie Meng
Dittemore.
William attended Atchison schools and excelled in varsity golf, a
sport he participated in through his life. He was part of the 21st Air Defense
Squadron Golf Team in 1977 playing in Japan and Philippines. He was in the Air
Force for 8 years, retiring as Supply Staff Sergeant. He then worked for the
Post Office for 32 years, retiring 2014 with the dreams of golf tournaments and
travel.
He is preceded by his father, Theodore Lee Dittemore and sister, Janice Lee Blankenship.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Coe Dittemore, his children,
Thomas, Timothy, Rebecca and Elizabeth; stepsons Tony, Troy and Erik and his
mother, Donna Dittemore, Atchison, KS. There are 13 grandchildren and one great
grandchild.
Grave side services will be at Sunset Memory Gardens, Saturday
March 25th at 11:00 A. M. with Rev. Jeremy Heppler, OSB officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Atchison, Atchison
Co., KS, Obituary
The Leavenworth Times, (KS) - September 5, 2019
Patricia Ann (Kane) Rush born Sept. 23, 1942, in Atchison, Kansas,
the baby of nine children born to John and Florance Kane. [Passed away August
22, 2019]
Pat was active in worship of both St. Paul as well as Twin Oak
Church. She loved to visit and play games with the other residents of Twin Oak.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Milton Rush, her parents
and five siblings, Margie Swendson,
Skippy Kane, Bud Kane, Mary Lou Andre and Doris Blankenship.
Three siblings survive her, Eugene Kane, John Jr. Kane and Lorene
Clemmons.
Patricia and Milton were married on Oct. 3, 1964, at the Atchison
County Courthouse. To their union were born three children,Milton
Rush Jr., April (Rush) Norberto andMelissa (Rush) Seichepine, and two
stepdaughters, Tracy Baragary and Robin Orf. She has seven grandsons, Jacob
Rush, Nolan Norberto, Brent Baragary, Zachary Baragary, Dustin Paul, Calab Orf
and Travis Orf and six granddaughters, Tina (Sudduth) Linebarger, Khrystyn
(Dean) Hunter, Samantha (Rush) Griffith, Courtney (Seichepine) Hyde, Alyssa and
Leah Seichepine and 12 greatgrandchildren, Landyn Griffith, Karter Griffith,
Lucas Linebarger, Levi Linebarger, Nikolai Hunter, Alex Paul, Emma Paul, Grady
Paul, McKenzie Kameron Orf, Rhett Baragary and Laine Baragary. All children,
grandchildren and great-grandchildren survive her.
Services will be on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at 2 p.m. at St. Paul
Lutheran Church, 311 N. 7th St., Leavenworth, KS, 66048.
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Barber
2011, Isabel, Barber Co., KS, Obituary
The Hutchinson News, (KS) - February 19, 2011
Isabel - Colin Cargill, 66, died Friday, Feb. 18, 2011, at Via
Christi Hospital on St. Francis, Wichita. He was born Aug. 28, 1944, in
Hardtner, the son of Hillmon and Aline (Chain) Cargill.
Colin was a graduate of the Ranch Management Program at Texas
Christian University. He served in the National Guard for 6 years and spent
most of his life as a rancher, stockman and farmer. He was a member of the
First Christian Church in Medicine Lodge. On March 6, 1968, he married Ann
Smith in Sharon.
He is survived by his wife, Ann; a son, Chad and wife Patricia
Cargill, Isabel; two grandchildren, Sierra and Carson; two sisters, Dovie and
husband Ray Martin, Isabel and LaDene and husband Stan Blankenship,
Kechi. Celebration of Life will be 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 21, 2011,
at the First Christian Church in Medicine Lodge with Pastor Tom Walters
presiding. Burial will be in Mumford
Cemetery, Nashville.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Sun City, Barber Co., KS, Obituary
The Pratt Tribune, (KS) - April 4, 2011
Zelma Rose Hall, 80, died April 3, 2011, at South Wind Hospice
Home, Pratt. She was born Oct. 23, 1930, at Sun City to Arbey J. and Susan K. C.
Farris Keller.
A lifetime Sun City area resident, she was a homemaker. On June 16,
1956, she married Robert "Bob" D. Hall at Clovis, N.M. He survives.
Other survivors include: a son, Robert D. Hall, Iuka; a daughter, Anita L.
Twiner, Pratt; two brothers, Cliff and A. J. Keller, both of Pratt; two
sisters, Elizabeth McGee, Sun City, and Carol Blankenship, Pratt; and five grandchildren.
Funeral service is at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Ayres-Calbeck
Mortuary, with Minister John Hamm and Pastor Deitra Black officiating. Burial
will be in Sunnyside Cemetery, Sun City.
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2013, Sun City, Barber Co., KS, Obituary
Published in The Wichita Eagle on August 25,
2013
Elizabeth Ann McGee, 76, died Aug. 22, 2013, at Via Christi St.
Francis Hospital, Wichita, [Sedgwick Co.], Kan. Elizabeth
was born June 14, 1837 in Sun City to Arbey and Susan (Farris) Keller.
She married John B. Goodnight and later Alan McGee, both whom
preceded her in death; as well her parents, one sister, Zelma Hall and
sister-in-law, Betty Keller. She was a Community Living Instructor at Arrowhead
West Inc. in Medicine Lodge, Kan. for 19 years.
She is survived by two brothers, A.J. (Peggy) Keller, Cliff (Rita)
Keller; sister, Carol (Don) Blankenship, 9
grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren, all of Pratt, Kan.
Funeral service 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sunny Cemetery, Sun City, Kan.
Burial to follow at Sunnyside Cemetery, Sun City, Kan.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Barton
+2016, Great Bend, Barton
Co., KS, Death
The Hutchinson News, (KS) - February 9, 2016
Floreine Blankenship,
97, passed away Monday, Feb. 8, 2016, at Carriage Square Nursing Home, St.
Joseph, Mo.
Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced at a later
date by Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend, [Barton Co., KS].
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Great Bend, Barton
Co., KS, Obituary
http://www.gbtribune.com/section/3/article/93165/
Floreine Margaret Blankenship, 97, died Feb. 8, 2016, at Carriage Square Nursing Home in St. Joseph, Mo. Born Sept. 13, 1918, in
Boyd; she was the daughter of Herman Paul and Corda Pearl (Wilmoth) Schwartz.
On Jan. 30, 1937, she married
Paul Wayne Blankenship in Lyons. He died on Feb. 3, 1977. A
lifetime resident of Barton County, she was a homemaker. Mrs. Blankenship was member of the First
Christian Church in Great Bend. She was an avid bridge player.
Survivors include one son,
Larry Blankenship and his wife Judy of St. Joseph, Mo.; one daughter, Sandra Frager of San Diego, Calif.; four grandchildren; and seven
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Harold Schwartz and
Eston Schwartz.
Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Hillcrest Memorial
Park in Great Bend with the Rev. Joshua Leu officiating.
2019, Great Bend, Barton Co., KS, Obituary
The Hays Daily News, (KS) - February 26, 2019
Robert "Bob" Wilson, 82, Great Bend, died Monday, Feb.
25, 2019, at his home. He was born March 19, 1936, in Weaubleau, MO, to Henry
and Nellie (Skinner) Wilson.
He married Evelyn Andrew on Aug. 9, 1953, in St. John. Coming from
St. John in 1953, he was a truck driver for the Co-op until he retired in 2001.
He enjoyed riding motorcycles, collecting trucks, fishing and camping. He also
played Santa at Christmas Fantasy Village.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Charles and
Kenneth Wilson; and four sisters, Veda
Boley, Carol Ann Blankenship, Nancy Sue Wilson and Mary Jo Mendoza.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; two daughters, Connie
Wildeman and husband, Paul, Hays, and Sandra Stevens and husband, Tommy,
Wichita; three grandchildren, Bob Roller, Twila Lasiter and Elizabeth Keller;
and nine great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 pm, Thursday at Church of Christ, Great Bend;
burial in the Great Bend Cemetery. Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Bourbon
2010, Fort Scott, Bourbon
Co., KS, Obituary
The Morning
Sun, (Pittsburg, KS) -
July 9, 2010
Sara Louise Krull, age 82, a resident of Fort Scott, died early
Thursday, July 8, 2010, at the Mercy Health Center in Fort Scott. She was born
December 27, 1927, in Fort Scott, Kansas, the daughter of Frank How Blankenship and Mary Jane McGuire.
She married Floyd Krull on June 24, 1961. He preceded her in death
on November 8, 2000. Sara was a graduate of the Fort Scott High School. She
later worked as a claims examiner for the Western Insurance Company from 1947
to 1988. She was a member of the St. John's United Methodist Church and was
active with the United Methodist Women. She was also a member of the Bourbon
County Historical Society and the Red Hat Ladies. She enjoyed collecting
antiques.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews, Kregg Blankenship and wife, Mary, Lynda Kay Blankenship Allen, Mary Ann Kerley and husband, Richard, Diana Blankenship King, Patty Lou
Coleman, Brad Baier, Ben Baier and wife, Laura, Tammara Manna and husband,
Kevin and Mary Becker. Also surviving are numerous great and greatgreat-nieces
and nephews.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her
parents, three brothers, Mike, Nebby and Bernard Blankenship and two sisters, Carolyn Matthews and Patricia Jackson.
Pastor Gary Demott will conduct funeral services at 2:00 P.M.
Monday, July 12, 2010, at the Cheney Witt Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow
in the Centerville Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Ft. Scott, Bourbon
Co., KS, Obituary
http://ccheadliner.com/obituaries/thomas-a-burns/article_32f93a2e-97db-11e7-88da-3f4945c1a481.html
Thomas A. Burns, 83, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, died Sept. 8,
at the Country Place Senior Living Facility in Ft. Scott. He was born Jan. 23,
1934, in Burrton, Kansas, the son of Howard Burns and Mary Westfahl Burns. Tom
graduated from High School in Nixa.
Tom married Fama Jean Horst on August 16, 1953. She preceded him in
death on March 31, 2008. He later married Jeannine Scrivner on February 20,
2010. He had worked as both a correctional officer and counselor for
Leavenworth Federal Prison for over twenty years. During this time, he served
as Union President of American Federation of Government Employees Leavenworth
Chapter. He was a member of the St.
John’s United Methodist Church and a former member of the Easton, Kansas
Masonic Lodge. Tom enjoyed fishing, hunting, and woodworking as well as metal
detecting.
In addition to his first wife, Fama Jean, Tom was preceded in death
by son James Howard Burns; sisters Irene Blankenship; sister Margaret Dyer; sister Evelyn
Hennessy; sister Wilma; brother Wayne Burns; brother Sylvester Burns; brother
Robert Burns; and brother Eugene Burns.
Survivors include his wife, Jeannine; daughter Mary Corpstein and
husband James; son Thomas Ray Burns and wife Cathy; daughter Sandra Dee Gurss
and husband, Gary; step-sons Gregory Scrivner and wife, Kristie, Neil Scrivner,
Paul Scrivner and wife, Lauri, Wayne Scrivner and wife, Mona; grandchildren
Jason Burns, Sarah Burns, Craig Corpstein and wife, Ruth, Charles Corpstein,
Corey Corpstein, and Nikki Daly; great-grand-children Truman Burns, Atticus
Burns, Aaron Burns and wife, Hannah, Kyle Gurss, Claudia Gurss; thirteen
step-grandchildren and nine step-great-grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Butler
+2010, El Dorado, Butler
Co., KS, Obituary
The El
Dorado Times, (KS) -
January 15, 2010,
Barbara N. Gipson, Date
of death: 01/09/2010 Date of birth: 07/30/1932 Age at death: 77 El Dorado, Kan.
Barbara N. Gipson,
77, of El Dorado, died Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010 at Susan B. Allen Memorial
Hospital. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Carlson Funeral Home.
Interment will follow the funeral services in Walnut Valley Memorial Park.
She was born in El Dorado on July 30, 1932, the daughter of Harold and Ruth (Lewis) Blankenship. Barbara graduated from El Dorado High School and was a homemaker. She was
a member of First Christian Church; Circles of the Church; Fidgety Fifteen; she
was always there for her family; and enjoyed reading, decorating. She also
enjoyed camping, fishing, playing cards, dancing and piano music. On Aug. 25,
1950 she was married to Lewis (Jack) Gipson in a ceremony at the First United
Methodist Church in El Dorado. He preceded her in death on April 15, 2007.
Those who survive include: her son, Jack Gipson of Kansas City,
Mo.; her daughter, and her husband Rhonda and Chuck Call of El Dorado; two
grandsons and their wives, Jonas and Diep McBride and Christopher and Nikki
Call; one great-granddaughter, Karis McBride; and three great-grandsons, Hayden
Brooks, Thor McBride and Jackson Call.
Barbara was
preceded in death by her husband Jack and her parents.
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SSDI; Blankenship, Harold, 78, 20Sep1908 -
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2010, El Dorado, Butler
Co., KS, Obituary
Wichita Eagle , January 31, 2010,
Blankenship, Lucile Collins, 89, died Friday, January 29, 2010. Visitation will be 6-7:30 p.m.
Tuesday at Carlson Funeral Home. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday, February 3,
2010 at Carlson Funeral Home.
Survivors include: daughters, Marcia (Gerald) Guy, El Dorado &
Trudy (Duane) Claycamp, Augusta; daughter-in-law, Bertha Collins, Hooker, OK; 6
grandchildren; 4 step-grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 8
step-great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren. Carlson Funeral Home has
the arrangements.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, El Dorado, Butler
Co., KS, Obituary
The El
Dorado Times, (KS) -
March 24, 2010
A. Lucile (Tanner) Collins Blankenship, Date of birth: 09/02/1920 El Dorado, Kan. -
On Jan. 29, 2010, A.
Lucile (Tanner) Collins Blankenship, left this world to be reunited with loved ones gone before her. Lucile was the matriarch of a five generation family and will be greatly
missed. Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Carlson Funeral Home, El Dorado.
Interment will follow the funeral in Sunset Lawns.
She was born on Sept. 2, 1920 in Cainsville, Mo.m the daughter of
Herbert E. and Audie (Hart) Tanner. She graduated from Cainsville High School
and then received a teaching certificate. She was married to Max Collins on
April 15, 1939 in Cainsville and he preceded her in death on Sept. 25, 1970.
She later was married to Harold
Blankenship, he also preceded her in death in March of
1987. After the death of her husband she worked at McDonald Department Store in
downtown El Dorado. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church;
Eastern Star; Grandmothers Club; PTA; and loved to crochet, garden and
especially being with her family.
Those who survive are: daughters, Marcia Guy and husband Gerald of
El Dorado and Trudy Claycamp and husband Duane of Augusta; a daughter-in-law,
Bertha Collins of Hooker, Okla.; her grandchildren, Michelle (Peter) Helten of
Augusta, Robert (Kelly) Ward of Wichita, Jeff (Karla) Claycamp of Wichita,
Michael (Amy) Ward of El Dorado, Shannon Martinez of Wichita and David Collins
of Silver Lake; four step-grandchildren, Jeff (Liana) Guy, Andrea (Chris)
Guynn, Jeremy Guy and Cherry (Clay) Rider of Hooker, Okla.; great-grandchildren,
Aaron (Kristie) Haskell of Augusta, Kristi Haskell of Olathe, Tyler and Taylor
Ward of Wichita, Madison and Kameron Ward of El Dorado, Dillon Collins of
Silver Lake, Kinsley and Landon Claycamp of Wichita, Tanner Martinez of
Wichita, and one on the way, Noah Michael Ward; and eight
step-great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren including Easton Head,
Olathe and Payton, Kinleigh and Brody Haskell of Augusta.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; a son, Charles
Collins; and a brother, Junior Tanner.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, El Dorado, Butler Co., KS, Obituary
Published in The Wichita Eagle on December 11,
2012
Dorothy Lucille Willhite, 93, died Dec. 10, 2012, at Vintage Place
Assisted Living.
Services 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, First
United Methodist Church.
Visitation with family 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12,
Carlson Funeral Home. Interment will follow the services in Blankenship Cemetery, Rosalia.
Survivors: sons, E. Wayne (Genie) Willhite, Howard, Kan., Gary D.
(Debbie) Willhite, El Dorado; sisters, Fern Lucas, El Dorado, Violet Mattix,
Great Bend, Kan.; grandchildren, Dustin (Elaine) Willhite, Susannah (Braden)
Smith, Ryan (Cyndi) Willhite, Chase Willhite; 4 great-grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, El Dorado, Butler Co., KS, Obituary
Published in The Wichita Eagle on Aug. 30, 2015
Rowena F. (Roetto) Hamilton, 74, passed away, Friday, Aug. 28,
2015.
Funeral Service: 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, in the Carlson Funeral
Home Chapel. Interment following at Blankenship
Cemetery, Rosalia.
Rowena was co-owner of Phil Hamilton Heating & Air. She enjoyed
family, bird watching and nature.
Survivors include her husband, Phil of the home; sons, Brent
(Nancy) Hamilton of Andover, Bryce (Brenda) Hamilton of Wichita; daughter,
Shari Hamilton Hatch of Belle Plaine; brother, Pat (Cyndi) Roetto of Wichita; 8
grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Bonnie
(Young) Roetto.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, El Dorado, Butler Co., KS, Obituary
The Wichita Eagle, (KS) - January 24, 2016
Michael L. Naill 's life began on December
11, 1944 in Wichita, the son of Max and Ethel (Dyer) Naill. He passed away on
Saturday January 23, 2016, at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, [Sedgwick Co., KS].
Mike was united in marriage to Donna Varner on August 30, 1964, in
Rosalia. He was a bail bondsman, businessman, hot rod enthusiast and antique
collector. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church.
Mike's family includes his wife, Donna of El Dorado; sons, Mike (
Heather) Naill of El Dorado, and Scott (Dina) Naill of Peoria, AZ;
grandchildren, Mollie, Kellie, Jacob, Jenna, Jeremiah, Jack and Stevie Naill;
great-grandchildren, Braxton, Kynlee, Brayden and Mason; brother, Steve Naill
of El Dorado; sister, Janett Naill of Tucson, AZ; and several nieces and
nephews.
Mike is preceded in death by a brother, Max Kenneth Naill and his parents.
His family will gather with friends from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday, at
the Carlson Funeral Home chapel. His funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on
Wednesday, at Temple Baptist Church. He will be laid to rest in Blankenship Cemetery, Rosalia.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, El Dorado, Butler Co., KS, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Flora-Lucille-Casper-103435108
Flora Lucille Casper of El Dorado, Kansas was born on August 5,
1922 and passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2016. She was married to Ray.
Private family services will be held and interment will be in Blankenship Cemetery Rosalia.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, El Dorado, Butler
Co., KS, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Eugene-C.-Holcomb-104065021
Eugene C. Holcomb of El Dorado, Kansas, was born on September 16,
1927 and passed away on Friday, October 21, 2016.
Eugene served his country in the United States Navy in World War
II. He was married to Sharron North.
His graveside service will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Blankenship Cemetery in Rosalia.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, El Dorado, Butler
Co., KS, Obituary
The Butler County Times-Gazette, (KS) - February 21, 2017
Jo Ann Simon, 82, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, at her
home. Jo Ann was born on Nov. 27, 1934 in El Dorado, the daughter of Ross and
Billie (Sweek) Cook.
Jo Ann was united in marriage to Chuck Simon on April 7, 1956 at
St. John's Catholic Church in El Dorado. She was employed at USD 492 Flinthills
schools for several years and also enjoyed being a homemaker. She was a
faithful parishioner of St. John's Catholic Church in El Dorado. Jo Ann loved
to cook, especially her grandchildren's favorites. She followed all her
grandchildren's school and athletic activities and 4H events; she was their
Number 1 fan.
She was preceded in death by: her son Marc Simon; brother, Aubrey
A. Cook; grandchildren, Miles Wilson and Mikaela Simon.
She is survived by: her husband of 61 years, Chuck Simon of Leon;
daughter, Syndi (Steve) Wilson of Lindsborg; son, Mike (Laureen) Simon of Leon;
grandchildren, Courtney (Troy) Robl, Jacob (Maricarmen) Simon, Brianne (Josh)
Taylor, Renee (Zack) Schaffer, Tyler (Ashley Dauer) Wilson, Seth Wilson and
Barrett Simon; great grandchildren, Ashtyn and Austyn Robl; her brother Johnie
(Sue) Cook of Wichita.
Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday,
Feb. 25 at St. John's Catholic Church by Father Brian Bebak, El Dorado. Rosary at 9:30 a.m. preceding the mass. Burial will be in Blankenship Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, El Dorado, Butler
Co., KS, Obituary
The Butler County Times-Gazette, (KS) - September 7, 2017
Rose 'Annette' Brenton, 56, passed away on Sunday September 3,
2017, in El Dorado. Annette was born on Sept. 24, 1960 in Wichita, the daughter
of Alva and Lois (Bachelder) Moore.
She graduated from Flinthills High School in Rosalia in 1978 and
Oct. 28, 1978, married Marty Brenton. She attended and graduated from Butler
County Community College in 1993. Annette was a compassionate and hardworking
woman. She loved her family and helping others. She especially enjoyed her
grandchildren. She was a 4-H leader and member of the First United Methodist
Church in El Dorado.
She was preceded in death by her parents and sister
Valetta Austin.
She leaves behind her children and their spouses, Tyson and Emily
Brenton of Rosalia, and Justin and Shelly (Brenton) Decker of Eureka;
grandchildren, Toby and Trey Brenton, Brentley and Mayley Decker; siblings and
their spouses, Alan and Kathy Moore of Rosalia; Ava and Don Wedel of El Dorado;
Tom and Faye Moore of Cassoday; several nieces and nephews as well as several
great nieces and nephews.
Friends may gather with the family from 10-11 a.m. on Thursday,
Sept. 7, 2017, at the Blankenship Cemetery in
Rosalia, where a graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. led by Rev. Andrew
Conard of The First United Methodist Church of El Dorado.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, El Dorado, Butler Co., KS, Obituary
The Wichita Eagle, (KS) - November 15, 2017
Phillip Earl Hamilton's life began on November 4, 1941 in Wichita,
KS, the son of Earl and Thelma (Greeves) Miller. Phil passed away at the age of
76 on November 11, 2017, at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, [Sedgwick Co., KS].
Phil graduated from North High School in Wichita. He was united in
marriage to Rowena F. Roetto on June 10, 1960, in Wichita. Phil is the founder
and former owner of Phil Hamilton Heating and Air Conditioning in Wichita, KS,
which was started in 1978. Phil was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed collecting
antlers. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing. He could eat like no other and
especially enjoyed BBQ, fried chicken and turkey legs at Thanksgiving.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Rowena; parents; and
stepfather, Cecil Hamilton.
His loving family includes his sons, Brent (Nancy) Hamilton of
Andover, Bryce (Brenda) Hamilton of Wichita; daughter, Shari Hatch (John) of
Belle Plaine; 8 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; stepmother, Eleanor
Miller; sisters, Kathy Hanna, Beverly Cox, Cheryl Fallis, and Sandy Devlin.
Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, November 17, at
Carlson Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest at Blankenship Cemetery in Rosalia.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, El Dorado, Butler
Co., KS, Obituary
The Wichita Eagle, (KS) - February 18, 2018
Michael K. Naill, Age 52, owner/operator of Naill Floor Covering,
passed away, Friday, February 16, 2018.
Survivors include his wife, Heather Naill; mother, Donna Naill;
children, Mollie, Kellie and Stevie Naill, Brit (Amber) LaRue; brother, Scott
(Dina) Naill; grandchildren, Braxton, Kynlee, Brayden, Mason, Karson and
Keegan.
Preceded by his father, Mike Naill.
Visitation Sunday, (Today) 2-4 p.m. at
Carlson Funeral Home.
Funeral Monday, February 19, 2 p.m.at
Temple Baptist, 925 Douglas Rd., El Dorado. Interment in Blankinship Cemetery, Rosalia.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, El Dorado, Butler
Co., KS, Obituary
The Butler County Times-Gazette, (KS) - August 6, 2019
Cleo Wade Larimer, 85, passed away peacefully August 3, 2019 at his
residence in El Dorado. He was born in Ponca City, Oklahoma to Clause and
Deloris Larimer.
Cleo later moved to Enid, Oklahoma where he graduated from high
school in 1952. He worked as a deck hand on a drilling unit in the Texas oil
fields and on pulling units here in the Augusta, Kansas area. Cleo continued to
work in the oil industry for Midland Supply Company as well as Mountain Iron
and Supply. Striking out on his own he started C & L Pump and Supply,
servicing bottom hole pumps for oil wells until he retired.
However, working in the oil industry was always second to Cleo's
love of horses. He raised 28 AQHA champions in his lifetime on the Larimer
ranch. He traveled miles and miles showing his horses and could certainly be
classified as well-traveled in the quarter horse competition circles.
Cleo is preceded in death by his parents, Clause and Deloris
Larimer and brother O.V. Larimer.
Cleo is survived by three children, Jeff (Dona) Larimer, of El
Dorado, Julie (Terry) Conley of Lawton, Oklahoma, and Laurie Larimer of Santa
Fe, New Mexico; grandchildren Lane Larimer and Anna Johnson, Lacy (Joshua)
Kellerman, Zach (Melissa) McLemore, Amy (Ben) TremperAlex Potter, and Nickolas
Razatos; six great grandchildren with another expected in September.
Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at the
Blankenship Cemetery, south of Rosalia.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, El Dorado, Butler Co., KS, Obituary
The Butler County Times-Gazette, (KS) - November 9, 2019
Donald E. Brickley and Jean B. Brickley passed away within 36 hours
of each other on Saturday, November 2, 2019, after 67 years of marriage. Don
was born April 13, 1932 at Oil Hill. He was the son of Ray and Opal (Ingersoll)
Brickley. Jean was born November 18, 1932 at Greer's Ferry, Missouri. She was
the daughter of William and Lillie (Rice) Bell.
They graduated from El Dorado High School with the class of 1950,
and were married in 1952. Don served overseas in the Army during the Korean
War. He worked at Cities Service, Tretolite, then owned and operated,
Chem-Co, Inc. Jean was a homemaker. She also worked at the Butler County News,
Dun and Bradstreet, ran Yogi Bear Pre-School, and owned the Apple Orchard Gift
and Antique Store.
God, family, and friends were always at the center of their
activities and life. They were members of First Baptist Church of El Dorado.
Their lives were filled with their children's friends, sporting events, playing
bridge, and get to gethers with "Fidgety Fifteen" ladies.
They were preceded in death by their daughter, Gay Crosley of El
Dorado, their parents, Don's brother, Phillip, Jean's brother, Luke Bell and
sister, Maxine Gower.
Surviving family includes: Kay (Wayne) Taylor of El Dorado, Jan
Thompson of Haiti, John (Christine) Brickley of El Dorado, and Steve Crosley of
El Dorado. The 20 grandchildren and 43 great-grandchildren made their life
complete. Don's sister, Dixie Burgess lives in Park City.
Through all the struggles and joys, they followed the hand of God.
Their send-off was a beautiful ending to a life well lived Still
together forever. Their together funeral is Tuesday, November 12 at 10 am, at
First Baptist (315 W. Central). Burial will be at Blankenship Cemetery in Rosalia after lunch.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Leon, Butler Co., KS, Obituary
The El Dorado Times, (KS) - May 27, 2011
Mary Esther Canon, 90, of Leon, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2011
in El Dorado. Graveside service will
be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Blankenship
Cemetery.
Esther was born July 27, 1920, in Rosalia, the daughter of Lloyd
and Shirley (Young) Lucas. She was a homemaker and had lived in Latham since
1945. Esther loved to sew, shop and help her husband
on the ranch. She was married to Gay Canon on Feb. 2, 1942, in Wellington. He
preceded her in death on Aug. 5, 1989.
She leaves a nephew, Mark (LuAnne) Lucas of Leon; nieces, Sherry
Lucas of Wichita, Rene' (Ken) Kehres of El Dorado; sister-in-law, Betty Lucas
of Leon; three great-nephews; one great-niece; and many great-great nephews and
nieces. She was also preceded in death by her parents and brother, Bill.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Rosalia, Butler Co.,
KS, Funeral
The El
Dorado Times, (KS) -
January 27, 2010,
Virgil Lee Steinhauer, Date of death: 01/11/2009 Age at death: 75
Virgil Lee Steinhauer, 75, of Rosalia, died Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009
at his home. Services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Carlson Funeral Home, El
Dorado. Cremation will follow the services with committal later in Blankenship Cemetery, Rosalia.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Rosalia, Butler Co., KS, Obituary
The Emporia Gazette, (KS) - August 25, 2012
Judy Darlene Gray Cope, 66, Rosalia, died August 23, 2012 at Wesley
Medical Center in Wichita [Sedgwick
Co., KS].
Services will be 10:30 AM, Tuesday August 28 at Carlson Funeral
Home, El Dorado. Interment will follow in Blankenship Cemetery,
Rosalia.
Judy was born on October 21, 1945 in El Dorado, the daughter of
Lloyd and Helen (Dill) Gray. She graduated from Rosalia High School in 1963.
She married Joe Cope on July 26, 1964 at the Leon United Methodist Church.
She was a member of Rosalia United Methodist Church; Rural Water
District #3, where she was secretary for 28 years until she retired. Judy was a
member of Rosalia United Methodist Church Quilting Group and the Public
Wholesale Water District #8, where she was the current secretary.
Those she leaves are her husband Joe of the home; her children and
their spouses Clinton A. and Sarah Cope, Florence; Jeffrey A. and Karen Cope,
Emporia; Tammy J. and Aaron Brown, El Dorado; grandchildren Danielle Cope,
Sioux City, Iowa; Adam Cope, Manhattan, KS; Jacob Cope, Florence Ks; Lydia
Cope, Sadie Cope, both of El Dorado; Chloe Cope, Emporia, KS; Gina, Cari and
Amanda Brown, El Dorado; Great-grandchildren Lukas Cope, Quinton Bueno, and
Bentley Bueno, all El Dorado; and her brother and his wife Lyle and Shirley
Gray, Leon.
She was preceded in death by her parents and an infant brother
Richard Gray and infant sister Deloris Gray.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Rosalia, Buttler Co., KS, Obituary
Published in The Wichita Eagle on April 24, 2013
Willhite, Mary Charlotte, 85, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2013,
in El Dorado.
Celebration of her life will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 27,
Carlson Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Blankenship Cemetery, Rosalia.
She leaves her grandsons, Kyle Willhite and Lueke (Amber) Willhite
all of Rosalia; brother, Robert (Donnese) Harsh of Cassoday; cousins, Jack
Wichers and Jull Hughey both of El Dorado.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Rosalia, Butler Co., KS, Obituary
The Butler County Times-Gazette, (KS) - October 5, 2017
Charles "Chuck" C. Simon, 82, passed away peacefully on
Tuesday Oct. 3, 2017 in Hutchison, [Reno
Co., KS]. Chuck was born on March 23, 1935 at home in Valley Center to
Roman and Pauline (Lies) Simon.
His family moved to Rosalia in 1948. He was united in marriage to
JoAnn Cook on April 7 1956 at St John's Catholic Church. Chuck farmed and ranched his entire life, raising registered and commercial
Angus cattle. He was a good and knowledgeable cattleman, with lots of stock
savvy, was good on horseback and loved the land and his cattle. Chores,
checking cows and discussing cattle breeding decisions with his son were the
times he felt most at home. He worked at Skelly Refinery from 1963, until his
retirement in 1993. After retirement, he and JoAnn ran an antique business. He
loved finding good pieces of old furniture and refinishing them. Chuck had
great sense of humor and loved to tease, especially JoAnn when the grandkids
were around to egg him on! He enjoyed going to events and activities that his
grandkids were involved in; from plays to football, basketball, track, and
cross country meets.
Chuck was preceded in death by the love of his life JoAnn; son;
Marc; and grandchildren, Miles Wilson and Mikeala Simon.
He is survived by: daughter, Syndi (Steve) Wilson of Lindsborg;
son, Mike (Laureen) Simon of Leon; grandchildren, Courtney (Troy) Robl, Jacob
(Maricarmen) Simon, Brianne (Josh) Taylor, Renee (Zack) Schaffer, Tyler (Ashlee
Dauer) Wilson, Seth Wilson, and Barrett Simon; great grandchildren, Ashtyn and
Austyn Robl and Henry Schaffer; sister, Nadine Girrens and brother RP (Jackie)
Simon.
Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday,
Oct. 7, 2017, at St. John's Catholic Church by Father Brian Bebak. Inurnment
will be in Blankenship Cemetery, Rosalia.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Chase
2011, Cottonwood Falls, Chase Co., KS, Funeral
The El Dorado Times, (KS) - June 28, 2011
Helen J. Hinerman Willhite, age 81, of Cottonwood Falls, died
Saturday, June 25, 2011, at Wesley Medical Center, in Wichita. A celebration of
life service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Elmdale United Methodist
Church in Elmdale, Kan. Pastor Warren Olson will conduct the service.
Interment, following the service, will be at 1:30 p.m., in the Blankenship Cemetery near Rosalia.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Chautauqua
+2015, Sedan, Chautauqua Co., KS, Obituary
http://dickensfuneral.com/?p=1115
Uel Lee
Blankinship, age 84, of Sedan, Kansas, passed away
Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at his daughter’s residence surrounded by his
loving family. Lee was born June 19, 1931 to Harvey
Denton Blankinship and Mary Ethel
(Shultz) Blankinship.
He attended school
in rural Chautauqua County. On April 28, 1959 he married Carrol Ann Hutton and
they made their home in rural Sedan.
They were married almost forty years before she preceded him in death on
April 18, 1999. On June 17, 2003 he
married Mary (Crawford) Lumley in Sedan where they made their home for the last
twelve years.
Lee worked as a
farmer for many years. He worked for
Beeson Farms as well as Twin Caney Farms for many years. Lee lived in
Chautauqua county all of his life. He
was a previous member of the First United Methodist Church as well as the First
Christian Church in Sedan; he was a member of the Chautauqua Historical
Society, and was a collector of many things.
Lee is survived
by his wife Mary Blankinship of Sedan, Kansas; three daughters, Carrol
Sue (Susie) Bader of Sedan, Kansas, Mary Werner and husband Brian of Wichita,
Kansas and Karen Hopkins and
husband George of Sedan, Kansas; one son Darrel
Blankinship of Sedan, Kansas; two step-daughters,
Rhonda Nelson of Riverton, Utah and Ruby Sabel of Ulman, Missouri and their
families; twelve grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, and many other
family members.
Lee was
preceded in death by five brothers, four sisters, and his parents.
Cremation has
taken place and a private family inurnment will take place at Riley Cemetery at
a later date.
+2016, Sedan, Chautauqua Co., KS, Obituary
http://dickensfuneral.com/?p=1226
Mary Virginia Blankinship, age 84, of Sedan, Kansas, passed away Monday, May 23, 2016 at the
Pleasant Valley Manor in Sedan, Kansas. She was born on September 19, 1931 in
Grafton, Kansas to Leonard Thomas Crawford and Lela Maude (Clark)
Crawford.
Mary grew up in the Grafton area in rural Chautauqua County before
graduating from Sedan High School in 1949. She worked at the Sedan State Bank
in Sedan for 35 years before her retirement.
In October of 1981 she married Wayne Lumley and they made their
home in Chautauqua county before he preceded her in death in March of 2000. On
June 23, 2003 she married Uel Lee Blankinship in Sedan, Kansas where they resided for
the past 12 years before Lee preceded her in death on December 30, 2015.
Mary is survived by her two daughters; Rhonda Nelson and husband
Todd of Riverton, Utah and Ruby Sabel and husband Jeff of Ulman, Missouri; two
brothers, Allen Crawford of rural Belknap, Kansas and Paul Crawford of
Colorado; 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; Step-children, Carrol
Sue Bader, Mary Werner, Darrel
Blankinship, Karen Hopkins, and Cecil Lumley.
Mary was preceded in death by husbands,
Wayne Lumley and Uel Lee
Blankinship, one brother,
Wilbur Crawford, one great-grandchild, and her parents.
Church Services will be held Friday, May 27, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at
the First Christian Church in Sedan with Pastor John Warring of the First
Christian Church officiating. Burial
will follow at the Fairview Cemetery in Niotaze, Kansas.
Posted by: Cindy Thompson
Cherokee
+2013, Columbus,
Cherokee Co., KS, Death
The Joplin Globe, (MO) - September 12, 2013
Norma Jean Hopkins Blankenship, 83, a retired teacher, passed away Monday, Sept. 9, 2013.
Arrangements are under the direction of Bath-Naylor Funeral Home,
Columbus.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Columbus,
Cherokee Co., KS, Obituary
http://www.sekvoice.com/obituaries/article_56c5c166-ca21-5249-ba77-cb2d6636bb55.html?mode=jqm
Norma Jean Hopkins Blankenship, was born May 2,
1930, the daughter of Harris L and Ruth Dale (Painter) Hopkins. She was a
life-long resident of Columbus, Kan. She attended school in Columbus and
continued her education at KSTC, now PSU, the University of Wisconsin, Missouri
University and the University of Michigan.
Her working career began as an elementary
teacher and librarian in Columbus, in 1949 She was also the Columbus Public
Library head librarian from 1950-1954. Norma then began teaching in Baxter
Springs Kan., USD 508 in 1954 until she retired in 2002. She also taught
extension classes for Ft. Scott Community College and Labette Community
College. She was also the local Coordinator for LCC. Norma was a consultant for
Gubler Associates, the American Library Association. While at Baxter Springs
she served as Librarian and Media specialist, grant writer, yearbook advisor,
and she served on many committees during her tenure. She was fondly known as
Mrs. B in Baxter Springs. She wrote book reviews and articles for professional
periodicals and publisher catalogs. She also wrote two computer text books.
Professionally, Norma served on many local, state and national committees
and councils too numerous to mention. Always civic minded, she was instrumental
in bringing mental health services to eleven area counties and Area Agency on
Aging to this area of Kansas, including writing the initial grants for Meals on
Wheels, congregate meals and establishing Senior Citizen Centers in Columbus,
Weir, Baxter Springs and Galena. Norma was a member of the First United
Methodist Church and was a Sunday school teacher for many years; she was also
active in the Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and 4H with her children.
Norma' s active life brought her recognition in many forms including the
National Book Committee Award for Excellence, Outstanding Volunteer in Mental
Health Services from Ozark Mental Health Center, Kansas Governor’s Award for
Outstanding work in Mental Health, Kansas Division of Area Agency on Aging
Award for Outstanding Service, Presidential Recognition Award for Volunteer
Services, Labette County Community College Recognition Award, Class of 1968
Teacher Recognition Award, Baxter Springs Chamber of Commerce Friend of
Education Award, Senior Class Yearbook Dedication in 1964, 1976 and 2002,
Baxter Springs Business and Professional Women's Woman of the Year Award,
Baxter Springs Chamber of Commerce Educator of the Year, Student Council
Lifetime Achievement Award and Who's Who Among Outstanding Teachers of America.
Norma is preceded in death by her
parents, her husband, Norman and one son, Stephen Dale
Blankenship.
She is survived by her brother, Harris
Hopkins, her sister, Jerry Hopkins, as well as her son, Matt Blankenship and Marcia
Mattox of Oswego, her daughter, Ruthie Box and Steve; four grandchildren,
Heather Wallis of Branson Mo., Brian Blankenship and Shelby of Columbus, Sarah Wolken and
Shane of Scammon, and Danny Box of Columbus; three great grandchildren,
Kenton Wallis of Forsyth Missouri, Jackson Wolken of Scammon and Remington
Blankenship of Columbus.
Family graveside services were held
Wednesday with Dennis Johnson officiating.
+2017, Columbus, Cherokee
Co., KS, Obituary
Published in Morning Sun on Jan. 5, 2017
Harris D. Hopkins 93, of Columbus, KS died 11:55am Sunday January
1, 2017 at his home following an illness. Harris was born April 28, 1923 in
Columbus, KS the son of Harris L. and Ruth D. (Painter) Hopkins.
Harris attended Columbus schools and graduated from CCCHS in 1940.
He served his country during World War II in the 925th Army Anti-Aircraft
Battalion stationed in the South Pacific. He attended and graduated from Kansas
State College in Pittsburg, KS. He was an accountant for Spencer Chemical, Gulf
Oil and Chevron. Harris was a sitting member of the Board of Directors Great
Plains Federal Credit Union 35 years retiring from the position in 2011. In
Harris's free time he enjoyed hunting and golf.
Harris was preceded in death by his parents, sister Norma
Hopkins Blankenship, nephew Steve Blankenship and great-great nephew Blake Metcalf.
Harris is survived by his sister Geraldine Hopkins, a nephew Matt Blankenship a niece Ruthie Blankenship Box, great
nephews Brian Blankenship and Danny Box, great nieces Heather Wallis
and Sarah Wolken, 4 great-great nephews and one great-great niece.
Graveside Services will be 11 a.m. Friday January 6, 2017 at the
Columbus City Cemetery in Columbus, KS with Pastor Dennis Johnson officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Lowell, Cherokee
Co., KS, Obituary
http://obits.syracuse.com/JOPLINGLOBE/Obituaries.asp?Page=Notice&PersonID=139162617
Marilyn Joyce Aldridge Watkins, of Lowell, went to be with the Lord
on Jan. 30, 2010, at 2:32 a.m. She passed after an extended illness, surrounded
by her loved ones. She was born June 25, 1935, in Kansas City, Wyandotte, Kan.,
to Richard Francis Aldridge Sr. and Dorothy Louise Blankenship Aldridge.
Marilyn grew up in Kansas City, Kan. She attended Wyandotte High
School, Kansas City Business College, Kansas City Kansas Community College and
Pittsburg State University. She was a retired registered nurse licensed in
Kansas, Missouri and Colorado. Marilyn married Robert J. Watkins, of Galena,
Kan., on March 27, 1954. They celebrated 50 years of marriage in 2004.
Marilyn and Robert lived in Galena, Kansas City, and Chetopa, Kan.,
before settling in the Baxter Springs, Kan., area. She
was a professional nurse, homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother and
great-grandmother. Marilyn was a member of the Lowell Friends Church where over
the years she served as a Sunday School teacher, youth
leader, Vacation Bible School teacher, member of the Women's Missionary Group
and the Church Choir. She was a member of the Cherokee County Arts Association,
Riverton Lowell Lioness Club and the American Nurses Association. She was a
published artist and photographer. Her hobbies included scrap booking. She also
loved to read and especially enjoyed poetry.
She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Francis Aldridge
Sr.
Marilyn is survived by her husband, Robert J. Watkins, of Lowell;
and five children, Robert Keith Watkins, of Baxter Springs, Audrey Watkins
Chubb and husband, David, of Galena, Gary Lee Watkins and wife, Pam, of Lenexa,
Kan., Kelly Alan Watkins, of Galena, and Andrea Watkins Abbott and husband,
Darren, of Baxter Springs. She is also survived by her mother, Dorothy Blankenship Aldridge, of Webb
City; four brothers and three sisters, Richard Francis Aldridge Jr. (Marcia),
of Alabama, Billy George Aldridge, of Missouri, John Phillip Aldridge (Betty),
of Kansas, Marcia Aldridge Sheehan (Arthur), of Nevada, Charles Wayne Aldridge
(Yvonne), of Kansas, Karen Aldridge Keath (Danny), of Arizona, and Linda
Aldridge Scott (Lee), of Arkansas. Marilyn is also survived by 13
grandchildren, Greg Watkins Robertson, Trevor Keith Watkins, Aaron Thomas Neet,
Carrie Lea McInturff, Margaret Ann Asikainen, Kristen M. Watkins, Justin T.
Watkins, Kelsey A. Rodriguez, Kristopher A. Watkins, Andrew M. Moreno, Ashley
M. Moreno, Landon M. Abbott and Logan M. Abbott; five step grandchildren, Shane
Watkins, Danielle Gleason, Ryan Gleason, Geoff Gleason and Jordan Gleason; and
seven great-grandchildren, Gabriel Phillip Neet, Devin Watkins, Teghan Watkins,
Chloe Watkins, Matthew Kirt Asikainen, Chloe Jane Asikainen, and Kairi Grace
McInturff.
Funeral services will be at Derfelt's Baxter Chapel Feb. 6, at 2 p.m. Casey Davidson will officiate. Interment will
be in the Lowell Cemetery following a graveside service.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Doniphan
2017, Wathena, Doniphan
Co., KS, Obituary
St. Joseph News-Press (MO) - March 1, 2017
Carl W. Whitey Laipple Jr., 80, of Wathena, passed away Monday,
February 27, 2017, at the Mosaic Life Care of St. Joseph, [Buchanan Co., MO]. Whitey was born on October 3, 1936, to
Carl W. Sr. and Gladys Mildred (Schuler) Laipple.
Carl was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Wathena and the Moila
Shrine Temple of St. Joseph. He was a farmer and worked for Doniphan County
Road and Bridge.
He married Sharon Lee Martin on February 15, 1958, in St. Joseph.
She preceded him in death on November 14, 2010. He was also preceded in death
by: his parents and a son, Kevin Laipple.
Survivors: son, Loren Laipple (Connie), of Wathena; daughter, Carla Blankenship (Dave), of San
Antonio, Texas; grandchildren, Ryan
Laipple, Shelby Laipple, Jamie Lewis, Chelse Johnston, MacKenzie Laipple, Lacy Blankenship and J. C. Blankenship ;
four great-grandchildren; sister, Beverly Sheridan (Don), of Chicago, Illinois;
nieces and nephews.
Funeral service: 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 3, 2017, at the Harman-Rohde
Funeral Home, in Wathena. Burial: Bellemont Cemetery, Wathena, where there will
be a Masonic Committal Service.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Wathena, Doniphan
Co., KS, Obituary
Boone News-Republican (IA) - December 1, 2019
Melissa Jo Taylor (Anderson) 39 of Wathena Kansas passed away
Monday November 18, 2019. Melissa was born in Boone, Iowa on July 28, 1980 to
Louella (Holmes) Anderson and Jerry Anderson.
Melissa is survived by her children Jesse McColaugh, Chelsie
Anderson, and Matthew Dersham. Her parents Louella and Jerry
Anderson and her siblings Cindi
Stokes, Shanna Blankenship, and Christina
Anderson. Her boyfriend Micheal Gunter and his parents
Clifton and Debra Gunter.
Memorial celebration will be held at the Boone County Fairgrounds
on November 29th from 3 to 6 pm.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Douglas
+2015, Baldwin City, Douglas Co., KS, Funeral
Published in Topeka Capital-Journal on Oct.
1, 2015
Paul D. Blankenship,
78, of Baldwin City, KS, formerly of Topeka passed away on Tuesday, September
29, 2015.
Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 5, 2015 at
Penwell-Gabel Southeast Chapel. Cremation will follow and private inurnment
will take place at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Baldwin City, Douglas Co., KS, Obituary
http://www.penwellgabeltopeka.com/obituary/108219/Paul-D-Blankenship/Topeka-Kansas
Paul D. Blankenship, 78, of Baldwin
City, KS, formerly of Topeka passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2015. He was
born on November 26, 1936 in Topeka, the son of Hylas “Buck” and Doris (Sloyer) Blankenship.
Paul graduated from Silver Lake High
School in 1954. He was an Army, Navy and Marine Corps veteran. He went to work
for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company in 1958 where he was employed for 35
years before retiring in 1991. He was a member of Fairlawn Heights Wesleyan
Church, the Wesleyan World Missions, the Telephone
Pioneers of America and served on the Board of Directors of the Shawnee County
Amateur Baseball Association.
Paul married Nancy Brown on September 4,
1959 in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include their children, Tim (Lisa)
Blankenship of Grandview, MO, Terry (Renee) Blankenship of Topeka, Toni (Blankenship) (Rick) Hunter
of Baldwin City, KS, Tom (Shannon) Blankenship of Topeka and Tonna Blankenship of Topeka,
thirteen grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, one sister, Roberta (Raymond) Freed
of Silver Lake, KS, one brother, Gerald (Joy) Blankenship of Silver Lake,
KS and his sister-in-law, Carolyn Blankenship of Kansas City,
KS.
Paul was preceded in death by his brother,
Gale
Blankenship.
Services will be held at 11:00 a.m.
Monday, October 5, 2015 at Penwell-Gabel Southeast Chapel. Cremation will
follow the service and private inurnment will take place at a later date.
+2013, Lawrence, Douglas Co., KS, Obituary
The Topeka Capital-Journal, (KS) - January 13, 2013
Frances LeMyra (Schiesser) McKown passed away on Jan. 1, 2013 at
the age of 99. Frances was born near Keene, KS on Oct. 16, 1913, the daughter
of Samuel Louis Schiesser and Mary
Mae Blankenship.
She was preceded in death by her parents, 11 brothers, 2 sisters,
and her daughter Elizabeth Shipp. Frances spent most of her life in Topeka, and
retired from the Kansas Division of Motor Vehicle. In 2004 she moved to
Lawrence, KS to be closer to family. Frances traveled extensively throughout
the United States and much of the world. Frances was a dedicated member of
Central Presbyterian Church where she served as church financial secretary and
the worship service nursery attendant for many years.
Frances is survived by two sons, Thomas McKown of Los Alamos, NM,
William McKown of Shawnee Mission, KS and daughter Mary Curry of Atwater, CA,
11 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at Central Presbyterian Church, 920
SW Huntoon St., Topeka, KS on Sat., Jan. 19, 2013 at 11:00. Inurnment will be
private in Penwell-Gabel Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Lawrence, Douglas
Co., KS, Obituary
http://www.warrenmcelwain.com/obituary/virginia-r-copp
Virginia Rose “Jitter” Copp, 90, of Lawrence was born August 18,
1926 in Lawrence, KS the daughter of Edward and Ida (Blankenship) Dodson. She passed away Sunday, November 6, 2016
at her home.
She graduated from Liberty Memorial High School in Lawrence. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary.
She loved bingo and attending auctions. She
was a Telephone Operator at the University of Kansas for 23 years until she
retired.
She married Lowell Edgar “Dode” Copp June 12, 1949 in Oskaloosa,
KS. He preceded her in death April 5, 2007. She was also preceded in death by
her parents; son, Danny Copp; two brothers, Edward Dodson, Sonny Dodson; and
three sisters, Goldie Harmon, Joy Eulich and June Burden.
Survivors include daughter, Leslie “Sue” Carleen Kerns and husband,
Keith, Tuscon, AZ, sons, Dennis Copp and wife, Nancy, Lawrence, David Copp and
wife, Marla, Lawrence, Doug Copp, and significant other, Sheila, Lawrence;
seven grandchildren; and numerous great grandchildren.
A visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Thursday, November
10, 2016 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Burial will be held at
Memorial Park Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Elk
+2014, Longton, Elk Co.,
KS, Obituary
http://dwbfh.com/tribute/details/1328/Magdalene_Fralick/obituary.html#content-start
Magdalene M. “Maggie” Fralick, age 90, of
Longton, Kansas (former lifelong resident of Sedan) passed away Friday, August
29, 2014 at her home in Longton. She was born August 20, 1924, at Sedan, Kansas
to Milburn Miller and Bertha (Brown) Miller.
She grew in Sedan and attended school
until the eighth grade. On July 25, 1942 she married Elmer Blankinship in Sedan, Kansas
and they made their home in Sedan all of their married life. Maggie was a
homemaker and was involved in the Assembly of God Church for many years.
She was preceded in death by her husband
on February 19, 1986. On May 5, 1989 she married John Fralick and he preceded
her in death on February 26, 2005. Maggie was a member of the Assembly of God
Church in Sedan.
Survivors include one daughter-in-law,
Wanda
Blankinship of Sedan, Kansas; four grandchildren, Patricia Wallrabenstein and
husband Russell of Winfield, Kansas, Debbie Kill and husband Rick of Longton,
Kansas, Justin Blankinship and wife Melissa of Noblesville, Indiana, and Bryan Blankinship and wife Sheila
of Sedan, Kansas; eleven great-grandchildren and seven great-great
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son
Butch
Blankinship, husbands Elmer Blankinship and John Fralick, her six brothers,
Othello, Donald, Kennett, Edwin, Eugene, and Wilford and one sister Melrena and
also her parents.
Graveside services will be held
Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at the Greenwood Cemetery in Sedan
with Rev. Paul Stetz of the Assembly of God Church officiating.
From Cynthia
Phillips cynthiaphillips747(at)gmail.com
Ellis
2011, Hays, Ellis Co., KS, Obituary
The Garden City Telegram, (KS) - November 7, 2011
Wendell Lawrence Maddox, 82, died Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011, at Hays
Medical Center in Hays. He was born Feb. 18, 1929, in Hazelton to Lawrence E.
and Ina Williams Maddox.
He married Arlene Gumm on April 1, 1951, at The First Presbyterian
Church in Kingstown. Mr. Maddox was a Service Technician for Southwestern Bell
Telephone Co. for 40 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during
the Korean Conflict.
Survivors include his wife, Arlene Maddox; three sons, Lyndell
Eugene Maddox of The Woodlands, Texas, Owen Dean Maddox, Boston, and Arlan Lee
Maddox, San Francisco; one stepbrother,
Linn Blankenship, Wichita; one stepsister, Phyllis Karney,
Naples, Fla.; and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his stepmother, Dorothy
Maddox.
Services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday at Cline's Mortuary of
Hays, 1919 East 22nd St., Hays, Kansas 67601. Military Honors will be performed
by the Hays V.F.W. and Hays American Legion. Burial is at 11 a.m. Wednesday at
Rose Hill Cemetery in Hazelton.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Ellsworth
2013, Ellsworth, Ellsworth Co., KS, Obituary
The Salina Journal, (KS) - October 6, 2013
Eleanor M. Dinkie, 68, died Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013, in Ellsworth.
She was born June 17, 1945, in Lincoln to Elmer and Opal (Howard) Hildebrandt.
She was a housekeeper for Garden Prairie Inn and the Good Samaritan Center.
On July 5, 1974, she married Daniel D. Dinkie in Newkirk, Okla. He
preceded her in death Sept. 15, 2011.
Survivors include daughters, Dawn Urbanek, of Ellsworth, and Denise
Zajic, of Holyrood; sons, David Zahradnik, of Holyrood, and Scott Zahradnik, of
Ellsworth; sister, Linda Blankenship, of Big Sandy, Tenn.; step daughter, Dina
Sherrell; step son, James Coffman; 12 grandchildren; and four
great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 8, at
Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Finney
2010, Garden City, Finney
Co., KS, Obituary
The Garden
City Telegram, (KS) -
August 7, 2010
Clarence "Curt" Smith, 85, of Garden City, died
Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2010, at St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City. He was born
May 24, 1925, in Sublette, to Corneilus and Marie Koehn Smith.
A lifetime area resident, Mr. Smith was a truck driver for Gardiner
& Fairmont Dairies.
Survivors include his wife, Sarah Rose Smith, whom he married on
Oct. 19, 1953, in Garden City; three sons, David and Jerald Smith, both of
Garden City, and Carl Smith of Palm Coast, Fla.; four daughters, Carolyn and
Karla Smith, both of Garden City, Rose Gassett of Perryton, Texas, and Shirley Blankenship of Satanta; two brothers, William Smith of
Dodge City, and Andrew Clyde Smith of Cimarron; 12 grandchildren; 10
great-grandchildren; and one stepgreat-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Charles Smith; and
an infant sister.
Funeral will begin at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Church Of God In Christ
Mennonite, Cimarron. Burial will be at Cimarron Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Garden City, Finney Co., KS, Obituary
The Garden City Telegram, (KS) Date: June 12, 2015
Jimmy Dean Fisher, 78, died Wednesday, June 10, 2015, at Satanta District Hospital, [Haskell
Co., KS]. He was born Feb. 23, 1937, in Meade, to Roy H. and Mertle
Pennington Fisher.
On Jan. 7, 1959, he married
Maryann Blankenship in Fowler. They later divorced.
Survivors include two sons, Leonard Fisher of Overland Park, and
Mike Fisher of Moscow; a brother, Donald Fisher of Garden City; two sisters, Velma
of Meade, and Carol Burner of Red Wood, Calif.; five grandchildren; and 12
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Henry
Fisher.
Graveside service will begin at 5 p.m. Saturday at Graceland
Cemetery, Meade.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Garden City, Finney Co., KS, Obituary
The Leader and Times, (Liberal, KS) - January 9, 2018
Jimmy Dean Fisher, 78, Garden City died Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at
the Satanta District Hospital in Satanta. He was born Feb. 23, 1937 to Roy H.
and Mertle (Pennington) Fisher in Meade.
He married Maryann Blankenship on Jan. 7, 1959 in Fowler. They later
divorced.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Henry
Fisher.
Survivors include sons, Leonard Fisher and wife, Jane, Overland
Park and Mike Fisher and wife, Gloria, Moscow; brother, Donald Fisher and wife
Warnetta, Garden City; sisters, Velva Burgouse and husband Jack, Meade and
Carole Burner, Red Wood, Calif.; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren;
and many other relatives and friends.
Graveside services will be at 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 13 at the
Graceland Cemetery in Meade.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Garden City, Finney Co., KS, Obituary
The Garden City Telegram, (KS) - December 22, 2018
Maryann Fisher, 79,
died Friday, Dec. 21, 2018, at St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City. She was
born Jan. 22, 1939, in Dodge City to Leo R. and Bertha Sobba Blankenship.
Survivors include two sons, Leonard Fisher of Shawnee, and Michael
Fisher of Moscow; a sister, C. L. Blankenship of Fowler; five grandchildren; and 17
great-grandchildren.
Cremation has been selected. A private family burial will be held
at a later date. Price & Sons Funeral Home, 620 N. Main
St. Garden City, KS 67846.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Ford
+2016, Ford Co., KS, Obituary
Published in Dodge City Daily Globe on Dec.
17, 2016
Clarence Wasson, 83, died Thursday, December 15, 2016 at his home
in rural Ford County. He was born May 23, 1933 at Dodge City, the son of Albert
Don and Neva Ruth (Pottorff) Wasson.
A lifetime area resident, he was the Parts Manager at John Deere in
Dodge City for 38 years, retiring in May 1992. He was a member of the Dodge
City Church of Christ, Pairs and Squares, Prairie Schooners 4-H Club, American
Quarter Horse Association, Simmental Cattle Association, Senior Friends and
Disabled American Veterans. He served in the United States Navy from November
1955 to October 1957.
On May 5, 1955 he married
Daisy L. Blankenship at Dodge City.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Wilbur and a
grandson, Taylor Flaherty.
Survivors include: his wife, Dodge City; 3 sons, Dean and wife
Jacque, Houston, Texas, Todd and wife Nancy, Wichita and Toby and wife Melissa,
Dodge City; 2 daughters, Cindy Orebaugh and husband Mark, Dodge City and Sandy
Fisher and husband Greg, Galena, Kansas; a brother, Jim Wasson and wife Betty,
Dodge City; 2 sisters, Pat Hutchinson and husband Bob, Hutchinson and Corolea
Wasson, Golden, Colorado; 15 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 10:00 am Monday, December 19, 2016 at the
Dodge City Church of Christ with Gary Bennett officiating. Burial will follow
in the Kansas Veterans Cemetery, Ft. Dodge, with full military honors by Howard
Gotschall VFW Post 1714.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Daisy Lee Wasson
– b.21Oct1938 - Dodge City, KS: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2MF3-G4T
Relatives -
Albert Wasson, Clarence D. Wasson, Clarence W. Wasson, Melissa Colleen Wasson,
Toby L. Wasson, Toby Lee Wasson
2013, Dodge City, Ford Co., KS, Obituary
The Dodge City Daily Globe, (KS) - September 13, 2013
Deceased Name:
David L. Keever 1950–2013
David L. Keever, 63, died Monday, September 9, 2013 at Western
Plains Medical Complex, Dodge City. He was born February 11, 1950 at Pawnee,
Kansas, the son of Charles E. Keever and Norma Frances Moon.
David moved to Dodge City in the late 50's with his parents and 4
brothers. He was a client of Arrowhead West, Inc., since 1986. He worked at
Pepsi Cola warehouse, Dodge City Municipal Airport, city park,
and most recently Water's True Value as a janitor. He loved jigsaw puzzles,
movies (his favorite being Pete's Dragon), country music and the song,
"Puff the MagicDragon" what he called "fun music" and
enjoyed his time with friends. His special love was feeding, grooming, walking
and hugging his horse Troubadour (Troubie).
Survivors include: brother, C. Alan Keever and wife Marilyn,
Oklahoma City; 3 nieces, Michelle
Keever, Mobile, Alabama, Cherity
Blankinship and husband Bill, Moore,
Oklahoma and Marie Ledbetter and husband Bobby, Oklahoma City; 2 great nephews,
Joseph "Joey" Keever-Steinmetz and Travis Hindman, both of Moore,
Oklahoma; great niece, Sabrina Blankinship, Moore, several uncles, aunts, cousins and
friends; and his beloved horse Troubie.
He was preceded in death by his parents and 3 brothers, Steve Ray,
Daniel Lee and Jonathan Wayne Keever.
Funeral service will be Saturday, 10:30 a.m. at Ziegler Funeral
Chapel, Dodge City with Rev. Dick Robbins officiating. Burial will be in Maple
Grove Cemetery, Dodge City.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Franklin
+2015, Centropolis, Franklin Co., KS, Obituary
The Ottawa Herald, (KS) Date: June 25, 2015
Lois Myers, 96,
Centropolis, Kansas, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2015. Lois was born in a log
cabin Sunday, Aug. 11, 1918, in Reed Point, Montana, the daughter of Samuel Hoyt and Olla
Mae (Hamner)Blankenship .
Funeral services are planned for 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 27,
2015, at Centropolis Christian Church. Interment is set for Union Cemetery,
Franklin County, Kansas.
She had five sisters and
two brothers who survived the rugged
Montana life, Vida, Bessie, Bird, Margaret, Kathryn, George and Everett.
At age 11, their family moved by train to Kansas and settled in
rural Pomona, Kansas. She attended Diamond Ridge Grade School and Pomona High
School. Lois was united in marriage with Elmos English in 1939. They later
divorced. Lois married George Myers June 27, 1949. He preceded her in death in
1967. She was also preceded in death by her parents; and five sisters and two
brothers.
Survivors include her four children, Bonnie (English) Wiscombe and
husband Jim of Overbrook, Becky O'Connor of Centropolis, Alan Myers and wife
Lisa of Centropolis, and Teresa Dillon of Lawrence. Lois was a proud mother,
grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother.
Lois worked for Appanoose School, King Radio and Parmalee Products.
She was a member of the Centropolis Christian Church. Lois liked to dance,
bake, and gather with family and friends. She was loved by many and will be
missed and fondly remembered.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Rantoul, Franklin
Co., KS, Obituary
The Ottawa
Herald, (KS) - April
13, 2010,
Warren Fredricks Bruner (Pappy), 70, Rantoul, passed away Sunday,
April 11, 2010, at his home. He was born July 13, 1939 at home in rural
Rantoul, Kan., the son of Geneva M. (Lockwood) and Earl Fredricks Bruner.
Warren grew up in the Rantoul area and attended country rural
schools there. He attended Ottawa High School and graduated in 1957. He married
Lois Anne Blankenship Oct. 31, 1959, at the Ruhamah Baptist
Church. Warren and Lois shared their 50th wedding anniversary together in
October. Warren worked as a carpenter and a construction worker. He owned his
own construction company and built homes and condominiums in the Kansas City
area during the 1970s. fter working as a construction
worker, he worked for Franklin County Public Works Dept. as a blade operator
from 1991 to 1999. He was a member of the National Guard and a member of
Ruhamah Baptist Church. Warren's maternal grandparents deeded their homestead
with 40 acres to him. Warren and Lois have resided there since they were
married. Warren started as a young boy with one registered Hereford cow,increased his herd and eventually changed to Angus cattle.
Warren was able to keep the herd during his lengthy illness due to the help of
his friends, Steve and Sherry Froggatte and their family. He loved to watch his
cattle and enjoyed being around them, loved to bowl, and loved to build
handcrafted pieces for his wife. His greatest joy was helping others and taking
care of his family. He was a member of the Ottawa Men's Bowling Association and
Greater Douglas County Bowling Association. His proudest moment while bowling
in a league was to bowl a 299 game and then followed with a perfect 300 game.
Survivors include his wife, Lois of the home; sons Gail F. Bruner of Rantoul and Randy J. Bruner
and his wife Nicol, Hesston; brother Wayne and his wife Maxine Bruner, Rantoul;
sister-in-law Linda M. Kistner, Vassar; four grandchildren, Bryce, Luke, Logan
and Brayden Bruner; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother and his
father-in-law and mother-in-law, George and Lola (Whitacre) Blankenship .
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 15, 2010, at
Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home. Burial will be at the Princeton Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Richmond, Franklin
Co., KS, Obituary
The Ottawa Herald, (KS) - December 6, 2016
Dorothy L. Cunningham, 97, Richmond, Kansas, passed away Friday,
Dec. 2, 2016, at Lawrence Memorial
Hospital, [Douglas Co., KS]. She was born Sunday, July 6, 1919, in
Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Samuel and Frances "Fannie"
(Robinson) Clark.
Dorothy lived in Topeka for nine years before moving in 1960 to the
Richmond and Princeton area. She graduated from Central High School in Kansas
City, Missouri. She was a devoted homemaker. She also drove a school bus for 14
years for Ottawa USD 290 and Central Heights USD 288 from 1965 to 1979. She was
a member of St. Therese Catholic Church, Richmond and the Altar Society. She
also attended Sacred Heart Church, Ottawa. Dorothy also enjoyed being a member
in the Far & Near Club, Ottawa, and was a Princeton
Jolly Workers 4-H leader.
Dorothy enjoyed crocheting and making afghans
for all of her family and friends. She cherished having family gatherings where
she got to spend time with her family and grandchildren. Dorothy was an avid
bingo player, and also liked to play dominos and pitch. When she had free time,
Dorothy loved to go fishing. Dorothy started the Senior Exercise Program at the
Richmond Community Center. She was the Grand Marshall at the Richmond Fair
Parade in 2009.
Dorothy was married to Bernard Brown in the 1930s at Kansas City,
Missouri. He preceded her in death. She was united in marriage to James
Cunningham Feb. 14, 1953, at Topeka. He preceded her in death April 27, 1989. She
was also preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Fannie Clark; two
sisters, Helen Gore and Barbara Christianson; brother, Robert Clark; two
daughters, Carol Kopp and Linda Lodwig; two sons-in-law, Paul Blankenship and
John Lodwig; and granddaughter, Jana Kopp.
Survivors include her three daughters,
Nancy Blankenship of Baldwin City, Peg Pearson of Richmond,
and Julie Wilson of Denver; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 11
great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and special friends.
Funeral mass is set for 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016, at St.
Boniface Catholic Church at Scipio, 32292 NE Norton Road, Garnett.
A rosary is planned for 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016, at Dengel & Son
Mortuary. Interment St. Boniface Cemetery at Scipio.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Gray
+2012, Montezuma, Gray Co.,
KS, Obituary
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=113198419
JoAnn Nichols, 78 died at the Bethel Home of Montezuma, KS on Aug 30,
2012. She was born Nov 21, 1933 at Scott City, KS to Otto Lewis and Lucy Jane
Holland Blankenship.
She and her family moved to Hugo, Colorado in 1934 and in 1944
moved to Hooker, Ok and to Dodge City in 1949. She was a member of the First
Christian Church, WIn-a-couple sunday school class both in Dodge city, KS., EHU and PEO all in Cimarron, KS.
On June 15, 1950 she married Allen W. Nichols at Dodge City, KS. He
preceded her in death on June 4, 2006. She was also preceded in death by her
parents, 2 brothers, Alva Warden, Rupert Warden and 2 sisters, Alma Byers and
Rosa Baker.
Survivors are three sons, Allen Ray(Debbie) of Cimarron, KS, Ronnie
Willard (Fiance,Wanda) of Ingalls, KS, Kelly Lynn (Amy) Nichols of Cimarron, KS;
daughter, Nancy (Bill) Schwartz of Amarillo,TX; 4 sisters: Hazel Koehn of
Collburn,Col, Bertha Unruh, Daisy Wasson and Mary Wilhelm all of Dodge City, KS;
11 grandchildren: Heather Lacy, Otto Nichols, Tisha and Katie Schwartz, Stacie
Keller, Jesse, Jenna, Sara, Cody and Jared Nichols, Kayla Strickler; 3
great-grandchildren, Allie, Ruby and Sarah Lacy.
Greenwood
+2011, Fall River, Greenwood Co., KS, Obituary
http://www.countrysidefh.com/obits.php?ID=0000000700
Helen C. Blankenship,
age 85, of Fall River, Kansas, died Thursday, June 2, 2011 at her home. Helen was born on April 26, 1926 in Alma, [Wabaunsee Co.] Kansas the daughter of
George William and Laura Ann (Schreiber) Thowe.
On November 29, 1959, in Wichita, Kansas Helen married Jack R. Blankenship, Helen and Jack were married for 51 years, Jack survives at their home.
Helen worked on her farm with her husband Jack, working in the fields and taking care of livestock. Helen was a member of the Fall River United Methodist Church, and active
with the Methodist Women’s group. When not working on the farm or taking care
of her family and home, Helen was active with the Fredonia Promenade,
Fall River 4-H Club, Fall River Booster Club, Fall River over 55ers, and the
Square Stoppers out of Independence, Kansas. In her spare time, Helen enjoyed
sewing, quilting, and all types of stitch work. Most of all she enjoyed being
with her family and cooking for them.
Survivors including her husband Jack are: Four Sons: Alex
Blankenship of Independence,
Kansas, Kim Blankenship of Valley Center, Kansas, Eric Blankenship of
Wakarusa, Kansas, David Wolford of
Fall River, Kansas, Two Daughters; Jackie Hale of
Liberty, Kansas, Melody Frazier of Wichita, Kansas, Brother: Ralph Thowe of Wichita, Kansas,
Sister: Grace Hanser of Glen
Carbon, Illinois, 17 Grandchildren
and 6 Great Grandchildren
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister
Esther Socha, and two brother in laws Art Socha and Carl Hanser.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 8 2011 at 10:00 A.M.
at the Fall River United Methodist Church with Pastor Susan Galvan officiating,
with burial to follow at the Eureka City Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Greenwood Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship, Helen Clara 85, 26Apr1926
- 02Jun2011, Fall River,
Greenwood, KS, KS-509-26-7739
Hamilton
2015, Syracuse, Hamilton Co., KS, Obituary
The Garden City Telegram, (KS) - December 3, 2015
Joyce A. "Joy" Hayzlett, 63, died Saturday, Nov. 28,
2015, at Stanton County Long Term Care in Johnson,
[Stanton Co., KS]. She was born Aug. 12, 1952, in Syracuse
to Arthur T. Hayzlett and Mary P. Burch Hayzlett.
A lifelong Syracuse resident, she graduated from Syracuse High
School in 1971. She married Doug Blankenship in Syracuse; they later divorced. She
later married Dean Bohannan; they later divorced. She worked as a waitress and
a CNA at Hamilton County Hospital.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include two sons,
Brian Blankenship of Pearland, Texas, and Bradley Blankenship of Fort Worth, Texas; a daughter, Deana Rodriguez of Johnson; a brother, Arthur Hayzlett of Wichita; two
sisters, Mary Lou Selvage of Wichita, and Elaine Fieldman of Meade; and 6
grandchildren.
Graveside Memorial services are 10 a.m. MST Monday at the Syracuse
Cemetery in Syracuse.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Haskell
2010, Satanta, Haskell
Co., KS, Obituary
The Garden City Telegram, (KS) - June 17, 2010
Phyllis Ilene Russell, Date of death: 06/11/2010 Date of birth:
12/30/1928 Age at death: 81.
Phyllis Ilene Russell, 81, of Satanta, died Friday, June 11, 2010,
at Satanta District Hospital. She was born Dec. 30, 1928, in Arnold, to Ralph
Masters and Clara Jane Hayes Nickel. Mrs. Russell had worked for Vo Tech Book
Store in Liberal. She had been a Satanta resident since 2001.
Survivors include four sons, Monte Russell of Sparks, Nev., Lonte
Russell of Sacramento, Calif., Alan Russell of San Bernardino, Calif., and
Steven Russell of Clarksville, Tenn.; four daughters, Keithetta Dillon of
Satanta, Phyllis Bradley of Liberal, LuAnn Metcalf of Ava, Mo., and Ellen Blankenship of Big Springs, Texas; a sister, Thelma
Nickel of Atwood; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Her husband, Keith Russell, died in June 1980. She also was
preceded in death by her parents; a son, Keith Warren Russell; four
grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three brothers, Harold, Dick and Dewayne
Nickel; and six sisters, Marie Worrel, Lois Pyle, Irene Plummer, Bessie
Hammons, Janice Blalack and Cecile Jane Nickel.
Funeral will begin at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Southern Baptist Church in
Satanta. Burial will follow at Liberal Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Harvey
2019, Hesston, Harvey
Co., KS, Obituary
The Newton Kansan, (KS) - February 23, 2019
Frances "Fran" L. Clark, 73, of Hesston, passed away
peacefully on Wednesday (Feb. 20, 2019) at Newton Medical Center. Fran's life
began on Feb. 21, 1945, in Muskogee, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Wayne
and Martha Jo (Coventon) Clark.
Fran was a 1962 graduate of Rosalia High School and a 1966 graduate
of Southwestern College in Winfield. She received both her master's degree and
her doctorate from the University of Kansas. She influenced many lives through
her passion for teaching, first as a teacher like her parents and then as a
university professor, teaching other teachers. She was a member of Hesston
United Methodist Church and served on the Council of Exceptional Children.
Fran's greatest joy was her family, which includes her parents who
preceded her in death; siblings: Kenneth (Cathy) Clark of Yorba Linda,
California, David (Trudy) Clark of Alamo, Texas, Nancy Clark of Little River,
South Carolina, and Lynn (Debbie) Clark of Newton; along with nieces, nephews,
great-nieces and great-nephews.
Fran's family will gather with friends from 3 to 5 pm, Sunday (Feb.
24, 2019) at Carlson Colonial Funeral Home (200 S. Star, El Dorado). Burial
will take place at 10 am, Monday (Feb. 25, 2019) in Blankenship Cemetery and there will be a memorial service held
at 2 pm, at Schowalter Villa (203 W. Cedar, Hesston).
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Newton, Harvey Co., KS, Obituary
The Newton Kansan, (KS) - March 28, 2011
Ida J. Newberry, 99, passed away on Friday (March 25, 2011) at her
home in Newton. She was born on Feb. 18, 1912, in Fort Madison, Iowa, to George
and Pearl (Stevens) Kendall.
On Jan. 17, 1931, Ida married Loyd D. Newberry in Argyle, Iowa. He
preceded her in death on May 8, 1991. Ida loved flowers, gardening, reading and
fishing. She enjoyed playing pinochle with her friends and family. For many
years, she participated in league bowling at the Newton bowling lanes. Ida
recently received recognition for 66 years as a member of the Order of Eastern
Star.
Survivors include two daughters, Lois Porter and husband, Melvin of
Newton and Florence Blankenship of Placentia, Calif.; daughter-in-law,
Janis Newberry of Lee Summit, Mo.; grandchildren, Marla Sharp and husband,
Morgan of Newton, Valeria Skitt and husband, Rod of Longmont, Colo., Shelley
Baker of Centennial, Colo., Doug Porter and wife, Kim of South Hutchinson, Tim
Porter and wife, Heidi of Newton, Rochelle Schrowangen and husband, Chris of
Coppell, Texas, Brad
Blankenship and wife, Jessica of Mayfield, Ohio, Kristi Allard and husband, Kenneth of San
Clemente, Calif., and Myles Newberry and wife, Nancy of Sterling, Ill.; 14
great-grandsons; five great-granddaughters; one great-great-granddaughter; one
great-great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents and husband, Ida also was preceded in death by
two brothers, Edwin and Robert; one sister, Mary; one infant brother and
sister; and two sons, Loren D. Newberry and Alan C. Newberry.
Graveside and interment services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at
Greenwood Cemetery in Newton.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Newton, Harvey Co.,
KS, Obituary
Published in The Kansan from Oct. 15 to Oct. 17,
2013
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thekansan/obituary.aspx?n=Ella-Ramsey&pid=167546760
Ella (Hiebert) Ramsey, 96, died Oct. 14, 2013, at the Kansas
Christian Home, Newton. She was born on Nov. 27, 1916, the daughter of Mary
(Friesen) and John E. Hiebert in Lehigh.
Ella married George Ramsey in Hutchinson on July 12, 1937. He died
on Jan. 4, 1990, in Yuma, Colo. Ella was a former
member of the Mission Baptist Church of Borger, Texas. Her favorite pastimes
were embroidering, reading and puzzles.
Preceding her in death were her parents; her
husband, George; one sister, Rose (Hiebert) Weesner; two brothers, Albert and
Frank Hiebert; and granddaughter, Carmen Smith.
Survivors include a daughter,
Hazel M. Blankenship; granddaughter, Shelia Conner; and six
great-grandchildren, Clay, Cody, Ray, Cheyenne Morgan, Gaven and Jeffrey.
Graveside services will be at the Whitewater Cemetery on Friday,
Oct. 18, 2013, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Denny Bell presiding.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Newton, Harvey Co.,
KS, Obituary
Published in The Kansan on July 22, 2016
Retha J. Blankenship,
77, died Wednesday (July 20, 2016) at Asbury Park in Newton. She was born Oct.
21, 1938, in Goltry, Oklahoma to Donald K. and Denzil M. (Turner) Strait.
Retha worked as a sales associate and stock room clerk at the
Newton ALCO for several years. She enjoyed Bingo outings, cooking and making
quilts. She created several special birth quilts for her great-grandchildren,
which they cherish. She and her husband enjoyed yardwork and caring for the
flowers and landscape. Retha enjoyed traveling around the United States on many
vacations though the years. Colorado was one of her favorite places to visit.
The most important part of Retha's life was her family. She was a loving wife,
mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to many. She greatly
enjoyed keeping up with her daughters and their families' lives.
Retha is preceded in death by her parents, husband and brothers:
Melvin and Herschel Strait. On May 27, 1955, she married Gary L.
Blankenship in Wichita and he
preceded her in death on Dec. 4, 2002.
She is survived by her daughters:
Monica Stovall and her husband Jay of Newton, Lori Weis and her husband Dale of Newton, as well as Kathy Lusk and her husband Randy of Mulvane; brothers: Vernon Strait of
Mulvane and Keith Strait of Berthoud, Colorado. She is also survived by six
grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday (July 25, 2016) at Petersen
Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery, Newton.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Newton, Harvey
Co., KS, Obituary
The Newton Kansan, (KS) - March 13, 2018
Richard Loren Domme, 74, of Newton, died Friday (March 9, 2018) at the Via
Christi Regional Medical Center-St. Francis Campus in Wichita, [Sedgwick Co., KS]. He was born on Oct. 2, 1943 in Topeka, Kansas, the son of
Joseph and Helen Snyder Domme.
Richard graduated from Silver Lake High School, after which he enlisted
in the U.S. Air Force. After being discharged from the military, Richard
returned to Topeka and went to work for the Santa Fe Railroad. He was later
transferred to Newton where he would meet and later marry Maria Anita "Annie"
Gonzalez on Sept. 3, 1966. Richard was a member of the American Legion and was
a man of many traditions. He always offered a helping hand as a display of his
caring nature. He enjoyed wood working, researching various topics, morning
walks, watching sports and traveling. Richard traveled to all 50 states,
visiting Hawaii and Alaska near his 50th wedding anniversary. He was happiest
around all of his family, especially his granddaughters.
Richard is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers Donald
and Charles.
Survivors include his wife Maria of the home; daughters Renee
McCurdy and husband Tony of Newton and Angela Domme and husband Paul Scheper of
Bloomington, Minnesota; one sister Carolyn Blankenship of Kansas City, Kansas; grandchildren
Kristen Coffman and husband Brady, Lauren Linscott and husband Tyler, Laura and
Matthew Scheper; and great grandchildren McKinley, Emersyn, and Macie.
The Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be at 6 p.m. Thursday (March
15, 2018) at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Newton. Arrangements are
by Broadway Colonial Funeral Home, Newton.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Jefferson
2014, Valley Falls, Jefferson Co., KS, Obituary
Published in Topeka Capital-Journal on May
19, 2014
Joyce A. Royer, 88, Valley Falls, died Saturday, May 17, 2014, at
the Holton Community Hospital. She was born on Aug. 12, 1925, at Topeka, the
daughter of Guy Lincoln and Mary L. Frederick.
Joyce was a member of St. Paul s Lutheran Church, and the Ladies Auxiliary
of Grahem-Herbers Post 3084, Veterans of Foreign Wars, both in Valley Falls.
She had been an active member of the Jefferson County Democratic Party. Joyce
was a homemaker.
She married Raymond H. Simonsen on Aug. 27, 1943, in Topeka. She
worked with him in his office in Valley Falls where he was a chiropractor. Dr.
Simonsen died on July 29, 1966. She married Milton Lee Royer on June 3, 1971,
at Miami, OK. He died on April 30, 2008. She was also preceded in death by two
brothers, Leroy and John Jack Frederick; and two sisters, Jane Burson and Helen
Kuhr.
Survivors include four daughters,
Garlinda Walls, Hattiesburg, MS, Gloria (Randy) Blankinship, Oklahoma City, OK, Gail Ross, Holton, and
Barb (Tod) Raine, Auburn; two sisters, Shirley Casto, Meriden, and Carol
Griggs, Topeka; eight grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and six
great-great-grandchildren.
The Memorial Service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 22, 2014,
at Mercer Funeral Home in Valley Falls. Inurnment will follow at the Valley Falls
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Public Records: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KG3V-JMK
Blankinship, Randy D. – b.26
Sep 1949 - Residence 2000: Oklahoma City, OK
Relatives: Gloria K. Blankinship, Kelsey
Blankinship, Kristin Kay Blankinship.
Jewell
2011, Burr Oak, Jewell Co., KS, Obituary
The Hutchinson News, (KS) - April 18, 2011
Wayne Eugene Fogo, 60, died April 12, 2011. He was born Oct. 5,
1950.
Survivors include: sisters, Joyce and Roger Palmer, Connie and William
Blankenship; niece, Kelly and
Shalan Palmer and their children, Gracey, Trey, Gabby, and Harley; niece, Sarah
Palmer; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Memorial service 2 p.m. Thursday at the
First Christian Church, Burr Oak. Burial in Burr Oak Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Mankato, Jewell Co., KS, Obituary
The Salina Journal, (KS) - August 16, 2013
Deceased Name:
Patricia B. Christie
Patricia B. Christie,
75, the youngest daughter of John and Edith (Hose) Blankenship, went to be with her heavenly father on
Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013, at Jewell County Hospital, Mankato. She was born
March 16, 1938, in Burbank, Calif.
On Dec. 8, 1954, in Las Vegas, Pat married Norman B. Christie Jr.
Three children were born to this union. She spent the majority of her life in
Osborne, moving to Mankato in 2003. Pat was a member of Osborne Christian
Church, where she taught Sunday school and served on various committees. She
was a charter member of the Lydia Group and served as lesson leader for 15
years. She enjoyed working with children and doing volunteer work. She was
coordinator for the Market Place for many years. Pat loved doing crafts and her
passion was quilt making. Music was another one of
Pat's passions. She was a member of the North Central Kansas Christian Choir
for 29 years, participated in the Downs Community Chorus and sang with the
chancel choir of the Harmony United Methodist Church of Mankato.
She leaves her loving memories to be cherished by her son, Stephen
(Phyllis) Christie; daughters, Tina (Steve) Blankenship and
Virginia Hahn; one sister, Brenda Schatz; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Pat was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Norman, in 2002;
and sister, Diane Pegg, in 2009.
The Service of Remembrance will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19, at
United Christian Church, 214 N. Second St., Osborne. Cremation has taken place,
with the final resting place in Osborne Cemetery, Osborne.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Johnson
2015, Lake Quivira, Johnson Co., KS, Obituary
Published in Kansas City Star on Dec. 4, 2015
Dr. Gerald Dale Wigginton, DO, passed away peacefully, December 1,
2015, surrounded by family, after a courageous five year battle with ALS. He
was born in Kansas City, Mo., on Feb. 18, 1944, to Thomas Mathew and M. Jane
Wigginton.
Service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at St. Michael and All
Angels Episcopal Church 6630 Nall Ave., Mission, Kan. The family will receive
friends following the service.
He attended De La Salle High School, KCU (UMKC) where he was a
member of Phi Delta Chi professional fraternity. Gerald graduated with a pharmacy
degree and then attended KCCOM, followed by an internship and residency at
Children's Mercy Hospital. He was founder of Johnson County Pediatrics in
Shawnee Mission, Kan., and was one of the first Osteopathic Physicians to
become board certified by the AMA. He was the first Osteopath to be admitted to
the hospital staff of Shawnee Mission, Olathe, St. Luke's, Research, Menorah,
St. Mary's, Independence Medical Center, St. Margaret's and Baptist. He was
president and member of the board of directors of Shawnee Mission Hospital and
chairman of their Neonatal committee.
He married Ann Stockton in 1967. He loved to golf, fish, and work
in his garden, read, cook and travel. He also was very involved in following
and researching the stock market and belonged to several investment clubs. In
his younger years he also loved to play tennis. But most of all he loved being
with his family. He and Ann moved to Lake Quivira in 1974 where he was a coach
for various children's sports, active in cub scouts, and served on the Quivira
board of directors and QMGA. He was a long time member of St. Michael and All
Angels Episcopal Church.
He is preceded in death by his mother and father, and brother,
Terry Kent Wigginton. He leaves behind his wife of 48 years, Ann; three sons,
Gerald Thomas (Mikell), Todd Charles (Joy), Timothy Dale, and daughter, Tamara
Ann Jackson. He was blessed with nine grandchildren, Tyler and Josh Jackson;
Lorelei, Wyatt, Blake, Rory, and Luke Wigginton; Mya and Bradford Wigginton;
and two step grandchildren, Jacob and Jordan
Blankenship. He also leaves
behind sister-in-law, Gracie Wigginton, brother-in-law, Andy Stockton, and
father-in-law, Charles Stockton (Betty).
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Leawood, Johnson
Co., KS, Obituary
Published in Topeka Capital-Journal on Aug.
14, 2016
Doris Law-Urish,
95, of Leawood, KS, formerly of Green Valley, AZ, died Wednesday, August 10,
2016. She was born August 9, 1921 in Potter, KS.
Doris owned and operated a Beauty Salon in Holton, KS for ten
years. She enjoyed quilting, making quilts for every member of the family and
was a member of the Valley Quilters Guild.
Doris married Lester Law, December 7, 1941, he died in 1966. She
later married Harold Urish on January 11, 1975. In 1976, they moved to Green
Valley, AZ where they lived for over 30 years.
Doris was preceded in death by a sister, Nina Adams, brothers, Leo
Blankenship, Irvin Blankenship, and husband, Harold Urish.
She is survived by three sons; Gary (Beverly) Law, Larry (Lois)
Law, Glen (Tami) Law, five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, a sister, Betty
Schott, brother, Tom Blankenship, stepdaughters, Carol, Joyce, Janet, Renee
and families.
A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, August 19th, 10:00 a.m.,
at McGilley State Line Chapel.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Lenexa, Johnson
Co., KS, Obituary
The Kansas City Star, (MO) - February 3, 2013
Lyle H. Blankenship,
74, went to be with the Lord, Jan. 31, 2013.
A celebration of life will be at 1:30 Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013 at
Central Christian Church, Wichita. Graveside services will be 3:30 Tuesday, at
the Andover Cemetery.
Preceded in death by his father, Lyle H. Blankenship, mother,
Bonnie Anne and stepfather, George Lauffer.
He is survived by his sisters,
Linda (Stan) Laird of Lenexa, KS and Sharon (Leon) Attebery of Eureka, KS; 5 nephews, 1 niece, 7 cousins and a
host of friends.
Memorials to Central Christian Church and
Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice. Share condolences at www.CozineMemorial.com. Services
by Broadway Mortuary.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Lenexa, Johnson Co., KS, Obituary
The Kansas City Star, (MO) - June 10, 2014
Wanda Lea Blankenship, 86, of Lenexa, Kansas, died Saturday, June 7, 2014 at the Kansas City Hospice House, [Jackson
Co., MO].
Memorial Services will be 4:00 PM Wednesday June 11, 2014 at the
Porter Funeral Home, 8535 Monrovia, Lenexa, KS 66215.
Wanda was born April 9, 1928, in Butler, MO. She was employed at
Hallmark Cards and Osco Drug.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee A.
Blankenship in 1978, her
parents, three brothers and son-in- law.
Wanda is survived by her daughters;
Lisa (Ron) Stewart and Leeann Clegg, two grandsons; Joshua and Jason Clegg and two great
granddaughters Hannah and Haylie Clegg.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI: Blankenship,
Lee, 54, 17Dec1923 - ??Mar1978, Stilwell, Johnson, KS, MO-497-36-6565
+2014, Lenexa, Johnson Co., KS, Obituary
The Kansas City Star, (MO) Date: September 27, 2014
Retha Poos Lallier, 97, Lakeview Village, Lenexa, Kan., formerly of
Piper, Kan., passed away peacefully Thursday, September 25, 2014. She was born
July 11, 1917, near Potter, Kan., to Louis and Myrtle Blankenship Poos.
She graduated from Leavenworth High in 1935 and received a degree
from The University of Kansas in 1939. She worked for the Department of
Agriculture for four years. She married Leon Lallier in 1943 and lived on a
dairy farm while attending St. Mary's and Emporia University for her elementary
teaching certificate. She taught elementary school for 25 years and retired in
1979. She was a charter member of the Bethel Lutheran Church. She was active
with KCK retired teachers, Delta Kappa Gamma, Lakeview volunteers, and the
Kansas Farm Bureau.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 1988, her brother Glenn
in 2002, and her son-in-law Rick Lucas in 2011.
She is survived by two daughters, Beth Lucas of Overland Park, and
Kay (Cary) Grant of Muskogee, Okla.; sister-in-law, Stattie Poos; two nephews, Gary
(Nancy) and Dale (Patty) Poos, of Platte City; multiple great-nieces and nephews;
five grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, Whitney, Troy, Delaney and Brett
Claycamp; Ashley, Ryan, Luke and Daphne Westhoff; Shannon, Bobby, Grant, Emily,
Anneliese and Benson Lockwood; Brandon, Sarah, Harper and Corbin Lucas; and
Ryan, Becky, Roy and Dale Grant.
Visitation will be 9 to 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 29, with funeral
service to follow at Bethel Lutheran Church, 2801 N. 83rd Street, Kansas City, Kan.
Burial at Sunset Memory Gardens, Leavenworth, Kan.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Mission, Johnson Co., KS, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/382236/Rader-Bryce.php
Bryce Michael Rader, 28, of Mission, Kan., formerly of Lee's
Summit, Mo., died Sunday, July 24, 2011, as a result of injuries from an
apartment fire that also took the life of his girlfriend, Jessica Theodoroff.
Bryce was born March 25, 1983, in Independence, Mo. He was the son of Bill and
Richelle Rader of Lee's Summit. Bryce graduated from Lee's Summit High School
in 2001 and attended Longview College. He was employed by Strahm Automation and
Mailing, Kansas City. Bryce loved ice and roller hockey, the KU Jayhawks and
the Kansas City Chiefs. He will be forever missed and never forgotten.
Bryce is survived by his parents, his brother Bradley Rader, sister Kaitlin Rader, sister
and brother-in-law Jennifer and Jared Blankenship, nieces Karrigan and
Kendall and nephew
Karson Blankenship, all of
Lee's Summit. He also is survived by his grandparents, Dorl and Betty Jo Rader
of Larned, Kan., as well as a large extended family of aunts, uncles and
cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Rev. Richard
and Deloris Person of Belton, Mo.
Bryce will be remembered in a memorial service at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, July 27, at Lee's Summit Christian Church, Missouri 291 and Tudor
Road in Lee's Summit, Mo. Private inurnment will follow in the Lee's Summit
Christian Church Columbarium.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Mission, Johnson Co., KS, Obituary
The Kansas City Star, (MO) Date: September 26, 2014
Mary Teresa Maupin, 69, Mission, Kan., passed away Tuesday,
September 23, 2014, at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, [Jackson Co., MO]. Teresa was born Oct. 30, 1944, in Kansas
City, Mo., to the late Romain and Anna Joseph.
A celebration of Teresa's life will be 10 a.m. at the Amos Family
Funeral Home in Shawnee.
Teresa graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1962.
She is survived by her daughter, Dana Barela; three sisters, Catherine Blankenship , Margaret Weakly and husband David, and Jeanette Vernon and
husband Richard; her brother, Albert Joseph and wife Sharon; and her dear
friend, William Hahn.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Olathe, Johnson Co., KS, Obituary
The Kansas City Star, (MO) Date: November 28, 2014
Dorothy Louise Aldridge Green, 102, of Olathe, KS passed away November 26, 2014 at Good
Samaritan, Olathe, KS. She was born June 16, 1912 in White Church, KS to George Washington and Alma Sophia (Brotherson) Blankenship.
Funeral service will be held 11:00 am
Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at Bruce Funeral Home, Gardner, KS (913) 856-7111.
Burial follows 2:30 pm at Leavenworth National Cemetery.
Dorothy graduated from White Church High School. Dorothy married
Richard Francis Aldridge, Sr. After his death she
married Robert Green on May 3, 1985 in Kansas City, KS. Dorothy had lived in
Olathe for two years, previously in Joplin, MO and for over twenty years in
Purcell, MO. Dorothy was a very talented lady who taught ceramics, enjoyed
painting, needlepoint, calligraphy, weaving, knitting and sewing. She bowled
until she was 100 years old. Dorothy will be dearly missed by family and
friends.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her first husband, Richard
Aldridge, Sr.; second husband, Robert Green; daughter Marilyn Watkins; her 1
brother and three sisters; and son- in-laws Arthur Shehan, Jr. and Daniel
Keath.
She is survived by her children Richard and wife Marcia Aldridge,
Jr., Albertville, AL, Bill Aldridge and wife Carmen, Jacksonville, FL, John and
Betty Aldridge, Spring Hill, KS, Marcia Shehan, Henderson, NV, Karen Keath,
Mesa, AZ, Charles and wife Yvonne Aldridge, Buford, SC and Linda and husband H.
Lee Scott, Golden Oak, FL; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren,
great-great-grandchildren and two great-great-great-grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Olathe, Johnson
Co., KS, Death
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Jacob-Watson-Blankenship-105456994
Dr. Jacob Watson
Blankenship, November 2017,
Kansas
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Olathe, Johnson
Co., KS, Obituary
http://www.penwellgabelolathe.com/Obituary/149669/Dr-Jacob-Blankenship/Olathe-Kansas
Dr. Jacob Watson Blankenship was born in
Denison, Texas, on March 6, 1933. He passed away on November 5, 2017, from this
life to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Jake met and married his wife, Helen
McDonald, on October 8, 1954. He earned 3 degrees including his Ph.D. from the
University of Texas in Science Education. He was a lecturer at the University
of Texas as a graduate student and then taught 5 years at Oklahoma State
University. He finished his teaching career at the University of Houston as a
tenured professor having served 20 years there. He then answered a call to
preach and attended Nazarene Theological Seminary while pastoring in Kansas and
Missouri. His last 7 ½ years in ministry were spent at College Church of the
Nazarene where he retired in 2006.
Jake was very involved in science
research and authored many articles that were published in science magazines.
He was president of the National Science Teachers Association, served on the
Board of Trustees for 16 years at Southern Nazarene University, and served on
various boards during his ministry on the Kansas City District. He also taught
at NASA and served as a consultant to many school districts across the United
States.
Jake served in the US Army for two years
during the Korean War in El Paso, Texas, as a corporal in the Finance Division.
Preceding him in death were his parents,
Christine
Weist Blankenship and Lee Harold Blankenship and sisters Rosemary Sullivan and Betty Lynch and husband,
W.M., and one brother, James Blankenship, and niece Carolyn Sue Phillips.
Those left to cherish his legacy are his
wife, Helen, of 63 years; Helen Ann Bucher, daughter and husband,
Dave, of Saipan; Jacob Watson Blankenship, Jr., son and wife, Becky, of Jefferson
City, Missouri; Susan Metcalf, daughter and husband, Keith, of Divide, Colorado; Six
grandchildren and spouses including Bryan and Melodie Bucher and Jake’s great
grandsons, David and William, of Yukon, Oklahoma; Laura and Josiah Kyonka of
Eugene, Oregon; Diann and Joseph Churchill and Jake’s great grandson, Axel
Watson, of Jefferson City, Missouri; Rebekah and Brent Hager of Lynchburg,
Virginia; Steven and Allison Metcalf and Jake’s great grandson, Watson Jay, of
Bethany, Oklahoma; and Jake and Bethany Metcalf of Bethany, Oklahoma. He also
leaves behind his brother, Harold Blankenship and wife, Doris,
of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Sister-in-law, Chris Blankenship of Lubbock,
Texas; Brother-in-law Ray Sullivan of the Dallas, Texas area; sister Carolyn
McNeil of Pottsboro, Texas; and several nieces and nephews that he loved and
cared for deeply.
2012, Overland Park, Johnson Co., KS, Obituary
The Kansas City Star, (MO) - May 6, 2012
Michael Harper Bombeck, 69, Overland Park, Kan., passed away April
30, 2012. Michael was born on Feb. 22, 1943, in Kansas City, Mo., to Charles
and Virginia Bombeck.
He graduated from Rockhurst High School and proudly served his
country from 1960-1968 in the US Navy Submarine Service. He then returned to
Kansas City, and completed his education with a Bachelor of Arts degree in
Economics, from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Following graduation
Michael began his life long career in medical equipment sales, specializing in
cardiac pacemakers. He worked for Cordis Corporation, aiding physicians in the
operating room, with the correct placement of these life saving devices. He
then went on to co-own his own company, Heartbeat Medical. He retired in 1997.
After losing a dear friend, Michael felt the need to give back, and became a
grief counselor at The Solace House for many years. He was humbled by this
experience and realized he benefited more than he gave. An avid golfer, skier
and certified scuba diver, Michael enjoyed traveling, and officiating golf
tournaments around the region, as a certified USGA rules official. He took
great pride in being a long-term member of Milburn Country Club, where hundreds
of members mourn his passing. Michael was a loving brother, husband, father,
and papa who loved spending quality time with his family. He was the king of
jokes and irreverence, but his soft side made him who he truly was a loving,
compassionate and humble man. He taught us all something in life.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Dr. Charles
Thomas Bombeck III.
He is survived by his sister, Stephanie Reed, his loving wife, Jan
Bombeck, daughters, Jennifer Bombeck Blankenship (Ward Blankenship ), Jill Bombeck, the mother of his children,
Judy Bombeck Luecke, and three granddaughters,
Lily Jenkins, Molly Jenkins, and Finley Blankenship.
Services will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 7, at D. W.
Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Ward W. Blankenship
– b.09Jun1969 - Overland Park, KS:
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2MDJ-6C1
Relatives -
Larry W. Blankenship, Merilyn Beth Blankenship, Ward Blankenship.
2012, Overland Park, Johnson Co., KS, Obituary
Published in Kansas City Star on January 5,
2013
Beverly Bash Carduff passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2012, in
her home at The Atriums in Overland Park,
[.], Kan. She
was born June 23, 1924, in Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of the late Eugene H.
and Myrtle Bash.
She enjoyed telling people that her father was a school principal
and her uncle, Tom Bash, was once Sheriff of Kansas City. She was a graduate of
Central High School and was president of the class of 1941. Beverly enjoyed a
short career as a court reporter and worked at O'Neill Oldsmobile. She attended
Kansas City University until eloping with John B. (Jack) Carduff, Jr. at age 18
when he was home on leave from the Army. Together they had three children, John
B. (Duffy) Carduff III (wife Marie) of Shawnee, Kan., Cynthia Gambino of
Clinton Township, Mich., and Beebe Nauert (husband Pete) of Olathe, Kan.
In 1966, Jack and Bev founded Eagle Products, Inc., a Kansas City
based screen printing sportswear company that continues today at 1824 McGee St.
She handled all the bookwork and taxes for many years, and they both retired
in1993. Beverly was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Carduff, brother,
Tom Bash, sister, Isabelle Rouse, and son-in- law, August Gambino.
She is survived by two cousins, Barbara Sinatra, and Betty Bruce
Reid. Besides her three children, she is also survived by nine grandchildren, Tavish Carduff, Chauncey
(Mike) Davis, John B. (Beckett) Carduff IV (Kris-Ann), Russell Gambino, Joann
(Ed) Sniecikowski, Brian Gambino, Angie (David) Blankenship, Summer King, and Blakeley Nauert. She
also leaves 11 great grandchildren, Taylor Swank, Marin and
Madigan Sanders, Sullivan and Clay Ford, Anthony Gambino, Lexie and Briahna
King, Elizabeth and Jacob Blankenship,
Savannah Jenkins, one more on the way, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Bev loved spending time with her family, each and every one. Her
kindness will be missed by all who knew her. She taught us all "If you
can't say anything nice about someone, don't say anything at all."
Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, at the D. W.
Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel, followed immediately by a private family
interment at Forest Hill Cemetery, 6901 Troost, KCMO.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Overland Park, Johnson Co., KS, Obituary
The Kansas City Star, (MO) Date: September 16, 2014
James E. Schmer, age 89, of Overland Park, KS passed away on
September 13, 2014. Mr. Schmer was born in 1925 in New Hampton, MO.
Funeral services will be held at 1 pm on Thursday, September 18,
2014 at Covenant Chapel, 13300 Kenneth Rd., Leawood, KS.
Jim attended the University of Central MO and received a Master's
Degree from UMKC. He served in the United States Army in Korea during the
Korean Conflict. After his military service Jim was employed for over forty
years at the General Motors Fairfax Plant in the H. R. Department. He will be sorely
missed as a generous and caring father, uncle and friend.
Jim was preceded in death by his wife Jeanette.
Survivors include his son David and daughter Nancy Kay, nieces Diann (Doug) Brahl, Debi Hartley
and Daria (Dennis) Blankenship, Karen (Bob) Elliott and nephew Dan (Carol) Schmer and
several great nieces and nephews.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Overland Park, Johnson Co., KS, Obituary
The Chanute Tribune, (KS) Date: August 10, 2015
Velma Jean Horn, 90, Overland Park, Kan., formerly of Chanute,
Kan., passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2015. at
Overland Park Nursing and Rehab. Mrs. Horn was born May 25, 1925 in
Centerville, Kan., to Floyd and Julia Littlejohn Hixson. She was a homemaker and
devoted mother.
Graveside services will be Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015 in the Memorial
Park Cemetery in Chanute, Kan., at 2 pm..
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Gilbert Ross
"Shorty" Horn and daughter Pamela Hastings, brother
Lloyd Hixson and a sister Vanetta Simpson.
Survivors include children
Sande (Bill) Senuty, Patty (Don) Blankenship and Albert (Jennifer) Horn, son in-law Barry Hastings, two
grandchildren and one great-grandson, two nieces and two nephews.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Overland Park, Johnson Co., KS, Obituary
The Hutchinson News, (KS) - June 9, 2016
Gary Hall Niemann, 71, resident of Overland Park, passed away on
Monday, June 6, 2016, at the University of Kansas Hospital, [Kansas
City, Wyandotte Co., KS]. He was born on Oct. 30, 1944, in St.
Louis, MO, the son of Harold Herman and Jean Hall Turner Niemann.
Gary lived in Sumner, Iowa, and Hutchinson, prior to attending K.U.
to obtain his degree in sociology. He was member of the Kansas National Guard
before being called into active duty during the Vietnam War. He married Carol Blankenship April 12, 1968. Gary worked for 30 years for Mobile Oil Company in
the Kansas City area. He then worked for Sherwin-Williams in Overland Park and
also did contract work for the Bureau of Labor Statistics. He was a big Jayhawk
sports fan, especially football. He also followed the Chiefs, Royals and
Cardinals. He played poker and enjoyed traveling. Gary volunteered in his
community at Blessings Abound thrift shop.
Survivors include: his wife, Carol of the home; two daughters,
Candy Wolken and her husband Charles, Overland Park, and Cindy Ray and her
husband Todd, Osage Beach, Mo.; and four grandchildren, Cora, Cody, Clarissa,
and Tyler.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents.
There was cremation. Graveside Service will be held at 11 a.m.
Monday, June 13, 2016, in the U. S. National Cemetery, Fort Scott.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Overland Park, Johnson Co., KS, Obituary
The Kansas City Star, (MO) - October 10, 2017
Kerry Blankenship,
51, passed Oct. 7, 2017.
Celebration: 7PM, Tues., Oct. 10, Terrace Park FH, 801 NW 108th St,
KCMO.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Overland Park, Johnson Co., KS, Obituary
http://www.terraceparkfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Kerry-Blankenship/#!/Obituary
Kerry Blankenship, 51, of Overland
Park, Kansas passed away unexpectedly October 7, 2017. He was born August 12,
1966 in Smithville, MO to Curtis Dean and Dianna (Hurlbert) Blankenship.
Kerry was a very charismatic man and had
a way of charming people. With his skills and personality, he worked at the
Kansas City VA Hospital and made a great nurse. Kerry loved to make people
laugh and was an avid sports fan, following the Royals and the Chiefs. Music
was a major part of his life. He loved Bruce Springsteen and attended his concerts
when he could. Kerry was a loving father and a hardworking man. His greatest
joy in life was watching his daughter perform and furthering her career as a
singer and songwriter.
Kerry is preceded in death by his father,
Curtis
D. Blankenship.
Those left to cherish his memory include
his daughter, Emma Jo Priesendorf and husband Carl; mother, Dianna Wineinger and husband
Bruce; step-mother, Bobbi Blankenship; brother, Kelly Blankenship and wife Jill; sisters,
Jamie Hickox and
husband Ralph, Rachael Wortman and husband Chuck, Nichole Dowd and husband Matt, Gena Studdard and
husband Jerry, Kelley Lane Denney and husband Mark; close nephews, Trey Gilley and Wyatt Hickox,
and many more extended family and friends.
A Celebration of Life will begin Tuesday,
October 10, 2017 at 7 PM. at Terrace Park Funeral Home, 801 NW 108th Street,
Kansas City, MO 64155.
2018, Overland Park,
Johnson Co., KS, Obituary
The Kansas City Star, (MO) - December 2, 2018
Jill Bombeck West, January 2, 1971-November 7, 2018 passed away at
peace while surrounded by her family.
Jill is survived by her mother Judy Luecke, husband Patrick, two
beautiful girls Lily and Molly and her sister
Jennifer Blankenship (Ward) and Finley.
Celebration of Life will be 1 pm, Saturday December 8, 2018, at
Milburn Country Club.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Prairie Village, Johnson Co., KS, Obituary
Published in Kansas City Star on Aug. 25,
2016
Wilbur T. Billington, 94 [1922], former Executive Vice President of the
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City and longtime Johnson County community
leader, passed away on August 21, 2016. Wil Billington was born in Lafayette,
Colorado to Charles Billington and Jeannie (Lindsay) Billington.
He grew up in the Vulcan Mine Camp and was schooled in Lafayette.
He then attended the University of Colorado and as World War II was waged, he
joined the Air Force. Wil was called to active duty before his college work was
complete, but was graduated after the war based on his Phi Beta Kappa honored
academic record. As an Air Force lieutenant in the European Theatre, he served
as a navigator, and as an intelligence and liaison officer.
When the war was won, he married his high school sweetheart, Marian
Baller, and worked to obtain a Masters degree in economics from the University
of Colorado. He next pursued a Ph.D. at the University of Minnesota, which was
then the country's leading economics program.
Wil Billington contributed to the community in many other ways,
including service as an Elder at the Village Church, as a member of the Board
of Directors of Metcalf State Bank, and in retirement as Chair of the
Legislative Committee of the Kansas chapter of the AARP. Wil and Marian
Billington lovingly raised three children, Charles (Susan Berry), Paul (Laurie)
and Laura O'Grady (Tim). He is survived by them and by five grandchildren,
Charles Billington Jr (Jen), Beth Billington, Erin O'Grady, Jenny O'Grady, Kate
(William) Palcher and three great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Ruth Blankenship and her husband Ed, who was Wil's best friend since childhood.
After Marian's death in 1989, Wil found Elaine Hartman of Lafayette
Colorado at their fiftieth high school reunion, who
was also widowed. Wil and Elaine married in 1991 and lived happily together
until her death in 2012. Wil Billington is survived by his step children Rex
Hartman (Joyce) and Mary Lou Guerreri (Bob) and by four step grandchildren,
Rhett Hartman (Dena), Jo-El Hartman (Dylan), Jeff Guerreri (Kim), Jodie Leffel
and eight step great grandchildren. Wil had an uncommon ability to form genuine
and lasting relationships with all people. His delight in family and friends
was evident in his playful smile and the twinkle in his eyes. While his dreams were lofty and his accomplishments great, he was
humble and caring with all. As his health was challenged in his last
years, he carried on with grace and humor, earning admiration from all who knew
him.
A service will be held on Saturday August 27 at 1 PM at the Village
Church, 6641 Mission Rd, Prairie Village.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Shawnee, Johnson Co., KS, Obituary
The Kansas City Star, (MO) - August 7, 2011
Chorean Blankenship Weeks passed away at Shawnee Gardens Nursing Home on August 4, 2011.
Chorean was born on a little farm in Northern Arkansas on February 27, 1915 to Mettie & Joe
Blankenship.
She is survived by a daughter, Reta Ousdahl, of Shawnee, Kansas,
and three granddaughters & their husbands, as well as five great-
granddaughters, one great grandson, and a great grandson-in-law. She is also
survived by a sister, and one step- daughter.
Services for Chorean will be held in Yellville, Arkansas, on August
13, 2011. Any memorials in her honor could be sent to the Lenexa Church of
Christ, Lenexa, Kansas.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Shawnee, Johnson Co., KS, Obituary
Published in Kansas City Star on Jan. 19,
2016
Melinda Louise Kavanaugh, 56, of Shawnee, passed away Friday,
January 15, 2016 at her home. Melinda was born March 31, 1959 in Kansas City,
KS to the late Floyd W. and Dana Ann Hild.
She graduated from Shawnee Mission Northwest in 1977 and attended
the University of Kansas. She was an exceptional seamstress, and enjoyed making
things for her friends and family. Melinda was a loving mother and grandmother.
She is survived by her sons, Paul W. Kavanaugh; Sion P. Kavanaugh; sisters, Susan Blankenship and husband David; Libby Doss and husband Ray; three grandchildren, Zoey, Sion, and
Ethan; as well as two nieces, Carrie
Doss, Melia Blankenship and two nephews, Brad and
Michael Blankenship; and
former husband Stephen Kavanaugh.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Kingman
+2013, Kingman, Kingman Co., KS, Obituary
The Hutchinson News, (KS) - April 4, 2013
Deceased Name:
Alma A. Stucky
Alma A. Stucky, 85, died April 3, 2013. She was born Jan. 14, 1928,
at Paola, Kan., the daughter of Vernie and Edna Ruth Finch Womble. A longtime resident
of Kingman, she was the retired office manager for Kingman Veterinary Hospital.
She was the former secretary of the Kingman Women's Bowling Association. On
Nov. 6, 1947, she married Clarence Stucky. He died Jan. 2, 1976.
Survivors include: two sons, Mike and Scott; daughter, Patty
Madison; brother, Dave; sister, Vada Blankenship; six grandchildren and 11
great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, Milo, and a sister,
Nadine Carrol.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday at the Livingston Funeral
Home, Kingman. Burial will be in the Kingman Mennonite Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2019, Kingman, Kingman Co., KS, Obituary
The Hutchinson News, (KS) - September 6, 2019
Chadwick R. 'Chad' Williams, 60, died Sept. 6, 2019, in Kingman. He
was born Aug. 1, 1959, in Kingman the son of Roy E. and Meritta Lewis Williams.
A Kingman resident most of his life, he was a retired crop adjuster
and teacher. Chad was a member of the Kingman United Methodist Church.
On Oct. 28, 1995, he married Joann 'Jodie' Renyer in Kingman. Other
survivors include: daughters, Alexandra Williams and Mary Jansson and husband
Eric; son, David Barton and wife Lori; brother, Brad and wife Linda; sister,
Deborah Sheldon and Sheryl; grandchildren, Parker and Hannah Jansson; nephew,
Kyle Williams and wife Cindee; nieces,
Kara Blankenship and husband
Tyler and Ashley Nesselrode and husband Donny.
Funeral services will be 11 am, Tuesday, at the Kingman United
Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Walnut Hill Cemetery. Livingston Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Kiowa
2013, Mullinville,
Kiowa Co., KS, Obituary
The Hutchinson News, (KS) - September 20, 2013
Grace Copeland, 92, died Sept. 19, 2013, at her son's residence in Fowler. She was born July 28, 1921,
near Greensburg, to John Curtis and Grace Marie (Smith) Beatty. She was a
lifetime Kiowa County resident. She was a member of the Church of Christ,
Mullinville.
On Aug. 17, 1942, she married John T. Copeland. He died Jan. 9,
1979.
Grace is survived by three sons, Ross and wife Sue of El Dorado,
Tim and wife Sue of Fowler, and Allen and wife Lenia of Dodge City; two daughters, Roene Blankenship and husband
Don of Carthage, Mo., and Naomi and husband
Charles Prieb of Inman; a brother, Gene Beatty of Coldwater; two sisters, Iris
Cole of Wichita and Geraldine Ponyer of Green Forrest, Ark.; 16 grandchildren
and 24 great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; a son, Carl
Michael; a great-grandson, Jayce Dawson Copeland; and a great-granddaughter,
Harley Lynn Copeland; four brothers, Red, Warren, Gerald and Jimmy Beatty; four
sisters, Edith Black, Nettie Green, Ruth Keith and Ann Hollister.
Funeral Service is 2 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2013, at the Mullinville Church of Christ with Pastor
Russell Scott officiating. Burial is at Hillcrest Cemetery, Mullinville.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Labette
+2011, Chetopa, Labette Co., KS, Obituary
Parsons Sun (KS) - May 31, 2011
Lily Ann Blankenship,
94, of Chetopa died at 7 a.m. Saturday, May 28, 2011, at Chetopa Manor nursing
home. She was born on March 27, 1917, at Lowry, S. D., to Mike and Magdelina
(Miller) Goering.
She grew up and attended school there. She graduated from Selby
High School and then Northern State University at Aberdeen, S. D. Mrs. Blankenship taught school in a one-room school house
in Walworth County, S. D., from 1938 to 1940 and then taught elementary school
at Gettysburg, S. D., from 1942 to 1944. On Jan. 25, 1948, she married Dave Blankenship at Lowry, S. D. He preceded her in death
on Oct. 31, 1997. Following their marriage, they moved to Chetopa, where she
had lived since. While living in Chetopa, she served as the school librarian
for Chetopa High School. She enjoyed horse racing, picking pecans and cooking
family dinners. She was well known for her delicious cinnamon rolls. She was a
member of United Methodist Church at Chetopa. She was also a member of a bridge
club and the Junior Home Culture Club in the past.
Survivors include two sons,
Dan Blankenship and Tim Blankenship,
both of Chetopa; a daughter, Covina Bryson of Venice, Fla.; two grandchildren; and a sister, Elfrieda
Holtzwarth of Mobridge, S. D.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her
parents, five brothers and a sister.
The service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Bath-Forbes-Hoffman
Funeral Home in Chetopa. Burial will follow at Oakhill Cemetery at Chetopa.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Chetopa, Labette
Co., KS, Obituary
Parsons Sun (KS) - May 24, 2017
Dan C. Blankenship,
68, died unexpectedly Friday, May 19, 2017, at his home in Chetopa. He was born
Sept. 18, 1948, at Mercy Hospital in Parsons to David and Lily (Goehring) Blankenship.
He grew up in Chetopa and graduated from Chetopa High School as
salutatorian of the Class of 1966. After graduating high school, Dan worked for
the Kansas Army Ammunition Plant in Parsons. He later moved with friends to Los
Angeles, California, where he began his own billboard sign business. In 1999,
he returned to Kansas. He worked as an assessor for Montgomery County. He then
returned to Chetopa and drove a truck for a short time until becoming disabled.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by a sister,
Covina Bryson, of Venice, Florida; and a brother, Tim Blankenship of Glendo, Wyoming.
A private service will be held on the family farm where final
respects will be given.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Chetopa, Labette
Co., KS, Obituary
Parsons Sun (KS) - December 19, 2018
Geraldine P. Blankenship, 87, of Chetopa passed away at 12:26 p.m. Monday, Dec. 17, 2018,
at Mercy Hospital Joplin. She was born June 17, 1931, in Chetopa to Clarence H.
and Ona (Shipley) Wedding.
As a young girl, Geraldine grew up in Chetopa, where she attended
school and graduated in 1948 from Chetopa High School. Following high school,
Geraldine married Delmar Dean Blankenship in Joplin. After marriage, the couple made
their home in Chetopa. For many years, they owned and operated the former Blankenship Hardware store. She also owned and operated the Chetopa
Five and Dime for several years. She was a member of the Community Bible Church
and had attended the Assembly of God Church in the past. Geraldine taught
Sunday school for many years and was an avid participant in Bible study. She
loved getting a deal at garage sales and auctions and also had dabbled in real
estate.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Delmar
Blankenship, on March 15, 1993;
and a sister, Doris King.
Survivors include two sons,
David Blankenship and his wife, Julie, of Webb City,
Missouri, and Gregory
Blankenship and his wife,
Martha, of Chetopa; five grandchildren,
Laurie Crocker, Sara Hoffman (Dustin), Ira Blankenship, Ariellel
Blankenship and Yosiah Blankenship ; and five great-grandchildren, Ezra
Crocker, Mitchell Crocker, Barek Hoffman, Boden Hoffman and Boone Hoffman.
A graveside memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Oak
Hill Cemetery in Chetopa under the direction of the Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral
Home in Chetopa. Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Oswego, Labette
Co., KS, Obituary
Parsons Sun (KS) - August 9, 2016
Vernon W. Correll, 88, of Oswego died Friday, Aug. 5, 2016, at
Oswego Hospital. Vernon was born May 16, 1928, to Thomas Leroy Correll and Anna
M. (Duncan) Correll.
Vernie was born and raised in Oswego and attended Oswego schools,
graduating from Oswego High School. Vernie joined the Army and while stationed
at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, he met the love of his life, Laura Callicott. They were
married on Dec. 19, 1948, in Lawton, Oklahoma. Immediately following the
wedding they moved to Oswego, where they had resided since.
Vernie began his career carrying mail for the U.S. Postal Service
for 14 years. He quit the Postal Service when he and Laura bought Realty Inc.,
which they owned and operated until their retirement.
Vernie was a true servant. He served as song leader for over 40
years for Oswego First Baptist Church. He served on the USD 504 Board of
Education for 12 years. He served for eight years as a legislator in the Kansas
House of Representatives. He also was a longtime Mason, Shriner, Lions Club
member and founding member of the Oswego Golf Course and Oswego Industries. He
and Laura were two of the original partners who built Oswego Home Place. He was
involved in numerous other civic organizations through his lifetime. Vernie
retired from the U.S. Army Reserves as a major after serving over 25 years of
service.
Vernie also was an avid woodworker until shortly before his death,
creating everything from furniture to letter openers. He was always in his shop
"creating" until he was no longer physically able to do so.
He was preceded in death by his parents and six brothers and
sisters.
Vernie and Laura had two daughters, Cheryl Lewis (Steve) of Oswego
and Julie Blankenship (David) of Webb
City, Missouri; four grandchildren, Janna Olson (Kevin), Ty Lewis (Nikki),
Laurie Crocker (BJ) and Sara Hoffman (Dustin); 10 great-grandchildren; and
three great-great-grandsons.
The family is having a private service but will have a celebration
of life to be announced at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Labette Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,
Blankenship, Lily
Ann 94, 27Mar1917 - 28May2011, Chetopa,
Labette, KS, CA-546-36-3915
Leavenworth
+2013, Basehor, Leavenworth Co., KS, Obituary
The Kansas City Star, (MO) - December 27, 2013
Betty R. Grisham,
91, of Basehor, Kan., passed away December 25, 2013, at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, [Wyandotte Co.], Kan.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 30, at the Basehor
United Methodist Church with burial to follow in the Glenwood Cemetery near
Basehor.
Betty was born June 20, 1922, in Kansas City, Kan., and graduated
from Brauer Grade School as the Valedictorian for all of Wyandotte County. She
went on to graduate from Basehor Rural High School in 1941 where she met Clyde
Grisham whom she later married. Betty was a member of the Basehor Baptist
Church and later a member of the Basehor United Methodist Church. She had
worked in an Abstract Office during WWII and baked pies for two different
restaurants. Betty also worked at Hallmark Cards, Sunflower Army Ammunition
Plant and Puritian-Bennett Mfg. During her retirement she and her husband
enjoyed traveling and spending time with family. Betty was proud to say she had
visited all 50 states while crocheting along the way.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Bessie Blankenship
, brother, William O. Wheeler, sister, Lorraine Freeman and two granddaughters,
Melanie Hubbel and Catherine Grisham.
Survivors include her husband of 68 years, Wilbur Grisham of the
home, four children, Gene Grisham and wife Connie of Gladstone, Mo., Beth Couch
and husband Merle of DeSoto, Kan., and Marty Hubbel and husband Glen and Paul
Grisham and wife Ann, all of Norman, Okla., cousin, Jane Zolotor and husband
Ron of Excelsior Springs, Mo., nine grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren
and one on the way. Thank you Mom, for your wonderful life, you will be in our
hearts forever. "Well done, thou good and faithful servant."
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Basehor, Leavenworth
Co., KS, Obituary
Published in Kansas City Star on Apr. 23,
2017
Beverly Cookson, age 76, of Basehor, Kansas, passed away peacefully
on Thursday April 20, 2017, surrounded by her family. She was born September 9,
1940.
Beverly's greatest joy in life was her family. She enjoyed cooking,
family gatherings and quilting.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Grant Cookson; her
parents: Francis and Violet Smith; and two brothers: Wayne Smith and Robert
(Bobby) Smith.
She is survived by her three children: Doug Metzger (Sheila),
Beverly Metzger (Shalisa) and Julie Metzger Sams (Dale); three grandchildren:
Jessica Metzger Cox (Chris), Cole Metzger (Tara) and Dale Sams Jr.; four great
grandchildren: Chloe, Cameron, Lucy and Charlene; siblings: Joyce Conn, David Smith, Mary Blankinship and Teresa Smith; and many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends at Floral Hills from 1:00pm –
2:00pm, on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, with graveside services following
visitation.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Easton,
Leavenworth Co., KS, Obituary
The Leavenworth Times, (KS) - August 3, 2013
Guss Jones, 79, Easton, Kan., passed away Sunday, July 28, 2013 at
Country Care in Easton, Kan. Guss was born January 2, 1934 in Easton, Kan., the
son of Charles D. and Fannie (Blankenship) Jones.
He married Mary E. Jones, who preceded him in death.
Guss served in the United States Air Force from December 17, 1951
December 17, 1955. He worked for Gould Battery Factory for 28 years, retiring
in 1991. He was a member of the St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Easton, Kan.
Guss is survived by two daughters, Susan Nester, Leavenworth, Kan.,
and Cindy Barker, Easton, Kan., two sons, Kevin Lee Jones, Lansing, Kan. and
Gregory Scott Jones, Kansas City, Mo., his brothers, Leroy Jones, Eugene A.
Jones, Clifton Jones, Walter Jones and Paul Francis Jones and one sister, Ella
Malondy, 12 grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Charles E.
Jones, Oliver P. Jones, John V. Jones, Gary D. Jones and one sister, Joan
Roediger.
Mass of Christian burial will be held St. Lawrence Church, Easton,
Kan., on Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at 10 a.m. Burial
will follow in the Easton Cemetery, Easton, Kan.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census, Alexandria Twp., Leavenworth
Co., KY,
Jones, Charles 44, M, MO, Head,
Jones, Fannie 33, F, MO, Wife,
Jones, Charles 16, M, MO, Son,
Jones, Joe Ann 15, F, MO, Dau,
Jones, Leroy 13, M, MO, Son,
Jones, Eugene 10, M, MO, Son,
Jones, Oliver 08, M, KS, Son,
Jones, Gus 06,
M, KS, Son,
Jones, John 04, M, KS, Son,
Jones, Harold 03, M, KS, Son,
Jones, Helen Marie 01, F, KS, Dau,
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VRKX-D9G
+2014, Lansing,
Leavenworth Co., KS, Obituary
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/131687322/lily-sue-blankenship
Lily (Abel)
Blankenship, 79, Lansing, KS passed away June 19,
2014 surrounded by family and friends. She was born January 16, 1935 in Conway,
MO to Glen Ernest and Stella Hubbard Abel.
Lily married
Bernard Jess Blankenship on October 12, 1951, in Maplewood, MO, from this union were five children:
Mike Blankenship (Sharon)
Lansing, KS, Susan Neff (dale o'
dell) Orrick, MO, Bernie Blankenship (Lisa) Leavenworth, KS, Anna Web
(Ronald) Lansing, KS, Lisa Ladner
(Robert) Onega, KS.
Lily was a very
devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She worked twenty years as a bus
driver for special needs children. Her caring and generous attitude was a true
testimony of her faith in Christ, she will be greatly missed.
Lily was
preceded in death by her husband Bernard on February 23, 2002, her parents, three brothers :
John Abel, Paul Abel, Ernest Abel, two sisters: Viva Quick Mello, Glenda Wilcox
and a grandaughter Traci Brammer.
Survivors
include her five children, 9 nine grandchildren: Tod Blankenship, Jeanne Webb Meyer, Amy Graf, Jeni Blankenship, Cassie
Blankenship, Sheena Webb, Katie Blankenship, Robert Ladner, Ryan Ladner, ten
great grandchildren: Jacob, Jordan, Tanner , Taylor, Jaden, Kylie, Finley, Sella,
Ella, Alice. Two brothers Jimmie Abel (Marcene), Walter Abel (Sandy) ,
sister-in-law Dolores Politte all of Sullivan, MO, sister-in-law Mary Lou Abel,
St. Charles, MO, very good friend Leroy Shelby , Raymore, MO , many nieces ,
nephews and a host of friends and relatives.
Funeral
services will be held Monday, June 23rd at 11:00 am with visitation one hour
before funeral services at south haven Baptist church, 16800 bel ray blvd, Belton,
MO, burial in Belton cemetery.
2010, Leavenworth,
Leavenworth Co., KS, Obituary
The
Leavenworth Times,
(KS) - August 13, 2010
George W. Gabrick 81, Leavenworth George W. Gabrick, 81,
Leavenworth, KS unexpectedly passed away Friday, August 6, 2010 at the Dwight
D. Eisenhower Veterans Hospital, Leavenworth, KS. He was one of three siblings.
He was born December 24, 1928 at Leavenworth, KS the middle son of Stephen J.
and Edith McMillen Gabrick.
He was happily married to Mary L. Gabrick over half his lifetime.
She preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his parents Stephen
J. and Edith Gabrick and his daugher Cecilia Blankenship.
He served in the Navy for seven years, retired from Graham Trucking
with over thirty years of service. Most lifelong friends knew him as a good
time, fun loving, dancing fool, always having classy
cars and trucks. Also, as their personal mechanic, CB Handle "Trader"
due to bartering work for work.
His surviving family includes; sons, George Stephen Gabrick, Kevin
(Deda)Williams, Robert Williams, daughters, Debbie (Earl) Varner, Cindy (Bryan)
Yates, Lisa Gabrick, Ruth Daniels, brothers, Stephen J. (Margarite) Gabrick,
Boston, MA, Charles F. (Janet) Gabrick, Vallejo, CA, 16+ grandchildren and
numerous great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held 10 A.M Friday, August 13, 2010 at the
funeral chapel. Burial will follow in the Leaveworth National Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Leavenworth,
Leavenworth Co., KS, Funeral
The Kansas City Star, (MO) - December 18, 2012
Sidney Louise Blankenship, 81 [1931], of Leavenworth, died Dec. 16, 2012.
Mass of Christian burial 10 a.m. Thurs.,
Immaculate Conception Church. Burial Resurrection Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., KS, Obituary
The Leavenworth Times, (KS) - August 23, 2017
Doris Lee (Miller) Frost, 91, of Leavenworth, Kansas, passed away
Monday, August 21, 2017, at the Evergreen Living Community of Johnson County, Olathe, Kansas. Doris Lee was born
April 25, 1926, the daughter of Edward L and Doris B (Harford) Miller.
She graduated from Leavenworth Senior High School in 1944 and
received a Bachelor of Art in Piano Performance from UMKC in 1948. On October
10, 1948, During her life, Doris taught piano to
hundreds of children in Leavenworth, Fort Leavenworth, and Lansing, Kansas. One
of which (Dr John Leavitt) went on to conduct choirs and perform at Carnegie
Hall. She was a member of the First Christian Church where she served as church
organist for over 30 years. She was also a Girl Scout leader and service unit
team member for over 12 years with her daughter and even went with the Girl
Scouts on a cruise to the Caribbean at the age of 84.
Doris married Lambert W. Frost, who was by her side for nearly 60
years before preceding her in death with the task of preparing a place for her
August 19, 2008. She is also preceded in death by her parents.
She leaves behind her only child, Janet Lee (Frost) Pelton and her
husband, Michael; grandson, John M Pelton and his wife, Christine; granddaughter, Becky L. (Pelton) Blankenship, and her husband Michael; great-grandchildren, Gabrielle Pelton, Conner Pelton, and Kathryn Blankenship; as well as many friends and students.
Funeral Services will be held at Davis Funeral Chapel at 11 am., Friday, August 25, 2017 followed by burial services at
Mount Muncie Cemetery, Lansing, Kansas.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Tonganoxie, Leavenworth Co., KS, Obituary
The Kansas City Star, (MO) - November 19, 2013
Michael William Blankenship, 65, Tonganoxie, KS, passed away Sunday November 17, 2013 at his
home surrounded by his family.
Funeral service will be 12pm Friday November 22, 2013 at the
Tonganoxie Christian Church. Burial will follow in Hubbel Hill Cemetery,
Tonganoxie.
Michael was born December 21, 1947 in Kansas City, KS the son of Melvin and Patricia (Gaston) Blankenship. He worked and provided for his family, retiring in May
2012.
December 30, 1967 in Kansas City, KS, he was united in marriage to
Alice Vanderhoofven. She survives of the home. He found his faith and comfort
as a member of the Tonganoxie Christian Church. Other survivors include his father, Melvin Blankenship, Leavenworth, KS; one son,
Storme Blankenship, Raymore, MO; one daughter, Brandy Vogel, Kansas City, KS; two brothers, Patrick Blankenship, Kansas City, KS, Kelly Blankenship, Parkville, Mo; 7 grandchildren, Paige, Grace, Emma Vogel; Summer, Breanne, Cole, Vincent Blankenship ; and many extended family and friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI: Blankenship, Patricia L., 68,
19Sep1925 - 11Aug1994, Kansas City, Wyandotte, KS, KS-515-14-8117
2014, Tonganoxie, Leavenworth Co., KS, Obituary
The Leavenworth Times, (KS) - December 16, 2014
(Ret.) Col. William David Trout, 62, of Tonganoxie, passed away
Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014, at his home. He was born Nov. 24, 1952, in Sacramento,
California, the son of Thelma Larson.
On July 21, 2005, William married Emily Smith. She survives at the
home. He is also survived by a daughter, Angela (Scott) Trout-Hamilton of
Seattle, Washington; a son, William N. Trout of Seattle, Washington; a
grandson, William "Billy" S. Trout; a brother, Kerry Trout of Pasco,
Washington; two sisters, Julie Trout
of Ogden, Utah and Joni (Robert) Blankenship of Woodland, Washington; and numerous nieces a nephews.
William loved sports, especially football and baseball. He enjoyed
horseback riding and he loved his horses. He retired as a Colonel from the
United States Army.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014, at
the R. L. Leintz Funeral Home. Burial will be in Seattle, Washington.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Linn
+2010, Mound City, Linn Co.,
KS, Obituary
The Miller County
Autogram-Sentinel, Thursday, April 1, 2010
Radford Linzy Barr, 84, of Mound City,
Kan., died Monday, March 29, 2010, at Mercy Health
Center in Fort Scott, Kan. He was born Jan
5, 1926, in Iberia to William and Cora Kelsey Barr.
Mr. Barr served his country in the U.S.
Army during World War, receiving the Purple Heart. He worked as a clerk with
the U.S. Postal Service in Kansas City and Prairie Village, Kan. He was a
member of the Hewitt-New American Legion Post No. 248 of Mound City, Kan., and
the VFW and DAV in Kansas City.
A son, Kenneth Barr, died Dec. 14, 1977.
On Feb 7, 1947, he was married in Iberia to Bonnie Blankenship, who survives. Surviving
in addition to his wife are two sons, Dennis Barr and Chris of Prescott, Kan.,
and Gerald Barr and Theresa of Mound City, Kan.; a daughter, Carolyn Barr of
Shawnee, Kan.; a brother, Kristing Barr of Arnold; a sister, Loetta Grady of
St. Louis; six grandchildren, Joushua, Jesse, Jay and Jacob Barr and Nathan and
Josh Abbott; and a great-grandchild, Lexis Barr.
Funeral services were held at 12:30 pm,
Thursday at the Coffel-Schneider Chapel in Pleasanton,
Kan. Burial was in Fort Scott National Cemetery in Fort Scott, Kan.
From
Don Blankenship, tukDon(at)gmail.com
Logan
2015, Monument, Logan Co., KS, Obituary
The Shawnee News-Star, (OK) Date: February 3, 2015
My Dad, Leighton R. Goble, was born on Dec. 7, 1924, in Oakley,
Kansas, and passed from this earthly home at 8: 15 a.m. the morning of Jan. 30,
2015.
He was a quiet man, unless we were telling jokes, dignified and the
nicest man I have ever known. I miss him terribly. My Dad was one of 11 children:
eight boys and three girls. He always told us that the reason he went into the
Army was to get something to eat. Dad joined the Army on Nov. 26, 1943. He
served in the Pacific Theater, and was Honorably
Discharged on Jan. 13, 1946. Our family started when Dad returned from WWII and
took a job as a bus driver for the Monument, Kansas, school
system.
My Mom, Mrytle Oma Gibson, was going to school there and apparently
rode on his bus. They were married from Jan. 22, 1947, until my mother passed
in 1994.
They had four children,
(myself) Julie Stanford and husband AJ of Oklahoma City, Janell Carlile of
Shawnee, Lois and husband
Marion Blankinship of Glenco, Jerry and wife Suzanne Goble of
Santee, California. Then came six grandchildren. Anthony Stanford, Kyle Blankinship, Makala Carlile, Charles Tessman,
Danny Goble, and Rick Goble. Then came the six great-grandchildren and
the fun really began. And these were Dad's treasures.
He worked with wood and made dolly rocking chairs, Xmas churches,
water wheels for little ponds, to whatever, show him a picture and he could
make it. Dad never had any formal training past eighth grade and a GED, but he
could do anything. He worked as a farmer, road construction, welding, heavy
machine operator, aluminum siding installer and a Park Ranger just to name a
few. He could fix anything from cars, trucks, plumbing, machinery, even broken
toys and every now and then a skinned knee or a young girl's broken heart. Dad
loved to dance! I mean who knew. Who would have imagined this quiet man would
get out there glide around the floor like he was taking lessons. Oh, and he did
charm all the ladies.
He went to the senior citizen center and the VFW three or four
times a week. He served and helped clean when the VFW had special functions or
dinners. Wouldn't go to the Senior Citizens Center to eat
meals because that was for the OLD people. He was in his 80s then. Dad
was a member of the American Legion and I think that his proudest moments were
when he was in the Honor Guard for Veteran burials. When we talked about these
events, it was always with reverence, he would worry about the Honor Guard being
dignified and doing everything correctly.
Dad enjoyed seeing the grandkids, taking trips with the grandkids. He
and Mom taking the RV to the Arizona desert in winter. There he could walk for hours
just looking under rocks.
Dad was preceded in death by his mother and father, W. B. and
Myrtle Hicks Goble; his brothers: Lawerence, Lyle, Lee, Louis, and Loyd Goble;
two sisters Thelma Stoecker and Alva.
He is survived by brothers Lyman of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Lorne
and his wife Gloria of Livingston, Montana; one sister Betty and husband Joe
Hickman of Ft Morgan, Colorado; his children, grandchildren and
great-grandchildren also survive him. Along with friends, neighbors, nieces,
and nephews too numerous to mention here, but all loved by Dad.
Dad has requested a small family graveside service which will be
held at Monument Cemetery in Logan County, Kansas, Wednesday, Feb. 4, where he
will be laid to rest beside his wife of 47 years.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Lyon
2015, Emporia, Lyon Co., KS, Obituary
The Emporia Gazette, (KS) Date: March 7, 2015
Antonio "Tony" Martinez Cortez passed away in his home on
Tuesday, March 3rd surrounded by family. Born September 30, 1913, Tony was 101
years old.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Louise Muñoz Cortez, and
his children: daughter Lupè Williams and husband Robert; son Richard Cortez and
wife Kim; daughter Connie Barb and husband Larry; daughter Nancy Vannocker and
husband Wade; daughter Linda Harris and husband James. Their many grandchildren and great-grandchildren
include: Ryan Cortez and his daughter Isabella; Crystal Karmann, husband Josh,
and their children Makaila, Michael, and Raven; Nicole Cortez; Michael O'Shel; A J Blankenship ; Natalia Barb and husband Matt; Anthony
McAuley, fiancé Tracy and their children Hunter, Beau, and Chase; Brandon Barb
and Danica White; James Harris Jr. and Ashley Sparkman; Kristina McAuley; Erica
Rosencutter, husband Jacob, and their children Adison and Grace; and Shane
Vannocker.
Tony came to the United States from Mexico as a young man and
devoted his life to building his own American dream. He worked hard, taught
himself to read and write, and became an American citizen. At a young age he
picked cotton to support his mother; later, he fed cattle for Anderson Feedlot
and worked on slaughter side at IBP. He took joy in building a house for his
wife and children with his own hands, a place his family will always call home.
Tony's greatest pride was his children. He taught them that doing it the hard
way is most often the right way, the value of education, and the importance of
family. A stern and loving father, Tony cherished and spoiled his
grandchildren. He loved dogs, sometimes too much; his were always fat from too
many treats. Throughout his life, Tony illustrated his values by living them,
and built a foundation upon which his family could grow and prosper,
each generation's lives better than the last. For his example, generosity, and
love, for the many years with him they were given, his family is forever
grateful.
Cremation is planned and a private memorial service for Tony will
be held at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Emporia, Lyon Co., KS, Obituary
Published in Topeka Capital-Journal on Dec.
11, 2015
Verlon Gene Bosse, of Emporia, Kansas, died on December 2, 2015, at
Providence Medical Center, Newberg, [Yamhill
Co.,] Oregon, at the age
of 73. Verlon Gene Bosse, the son of Verlon and Freda Bosse, was born on
October 15, 1942 in Westmoreland, Kansas.
He graduated from Havensville High School in 1960 in a class of 8
students. In 1965 he was drafted and sent to Vietnam. He spent 9 months 10 days
building air strips; he traveled to Vietnam and went on leave in Okinawa. In
1966 after returning to the states, he met and married Phyllis May. Shortly
after, he adopted Teresa Blankenship, born February 1966. Verlon went on to have
three more children, a daughter that died in birth, a daughter, Sandra (Sandy)
Bosse, born November 1968, and a son, Dallas Bosse, born March 1972.
Gene and Phyllis divorced in 1973. He married Dee in 1974,
divorcing in 1979. Gene later married Dorothy Sappington in 1982, divorcing in
2010.
Gene is survived by his daughters,
Teresa and Larry Gilmore of Ottawa, Sandy and
Javier Perez of Dayton, OR; his son, Dallas and Amy Bosse of Richmond, KS; a
sister, Joan and Mick of Dover, KS; and Verena and Walter Steckel of Bella
Vista, AK along with 7 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; and many nieces
and nephews.
Gene was preceded in death by his parents, Verlon J. and Freda M.
Uffman (Bosse); his brother, Larry Bosse; and a nephew, Eric Bosse.
A memorial service will be held at the Messiah Lutheran Church in
Emporia, KS on December 21, 2015 at 10:30 am. Gene Bosse
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Marion
2014, Goessel, Marion
Co., KS, Obituary
Published in The Kansan from Oct. 24 to Oct. 26,
2014
Orlando D. Voth (Orie), 94, passed away Oct. 22, 2014, at Bethesda
Home in Goessel. He was born Feb. 5, 1920, to David S. and Martha Reimer Voth
in rural Goessel.
Orie was a farmer and a member of the Alexanderwohl Mennonite
Church at rural Goessel. On Nov. 6, 1941, he married Frieda L. Schmidt at
Alexanderwohl, and she preceded him in death Dec. 12, 2013.
Family survivors include two sons, Lloyd (Marlene) Voth of rural
Goessel and Jerry (Janice) Voth of Hesston; five grandchildren, Kimberly (Shannon) Casebeer of Manhattan, Patricia (Ryan) Blankenship of
Andover, Jennifer Voth of Wichita, Carolyn (Andrew) Regier of Lenexa, and JJ
(Megan) Voth of Hesston; four great-grandchildren; sister, Esther Fast of
Beatrice, Nebraska; brothers and wives, Milo and Verna Voth of Lynden,
Washington, and Irvin and Susan Voth of Goessel; and many nieces and nephews.
Orie was preceded in death by parents; brothers, Paul and wife,
LaVern, Wesley and wife, Jeanette, Orville and wife, Frances; daughter-in-law,
Linda Nattier Voth; and brother-in-law, John Fast.
Memorial service will be at Alexanderwohl Monday, Oct. 27, 2014, at
11 a.m.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
McPherson
2015, Inman, McPherson Co., KS, Obituary
The Hutchinson News, (KS) - September 27, 2015
John "Uncle Johnny" Curtis Willems, 65, died September
24, 2015, at his home in Inman. He was born May 7, 1950, in McPherson, the son
of Aaron and Emma Ratzlaff Willems.
He was a graduate of Inman High School. John served in the United
States Air Force and was a truck driver. John was a trusted friend to many. He
loved sharing laughs with family and friends, caring for his horses and
cheering on the Chiefs as a devoted season ticket holder.
Survivors include: two sisters,
Joyce Blankenship, Liberal, and Janice Stone (Clarence),
Topeka.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Sept. 30, 2015, at the
Inman Mennonite Church, with Eric Buller presiding. Burial will be in North
Inman Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, McPherson, McPherson Co., KS, Obituary
The Hutchinson News, (KS) - April 19, 2013
Jay Florine, 90, died April 18, 2013. He was born Jan. 29, 1923, to
Palmon Julius and Delphine A. Forsberg Florine.
He married Marjorie Lou Taylor Dec. 22, 1951. She survives with
son, Donald; daughter, Kari Blankenship; sister, Amy Christiansen; two
grandchildren and two great great-grandchildren.
Graveside service 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Valley View Cemetery,
Roxbury. Memorial service 11 a.m. Wednesday at the First
Presbyterian Church, McPherson.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, McPherson, McPherson Co., KS, Obituary
McPherson Sentinel (KS) - February 5, 2016
Marjorie L. Florine, 81, of McPherson and formerly of Roxbury,
passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, surrounded by family at The
Cedars, McPherson. She was born on May 2, 1934, in Tonkawa, Oklahoma, the
daughter of Alva Leroy and Alma Lee (Poe) Taylor.
Marjorie was a retired beautician, owning and operating Florine
Beauty Shop in Roxbury. She graduated from Roxbury High School. On Dec. 22,
1951, Marjorie was united in marriage to Jay Florine in Canton. He preceded her
in death on April 18, 2013. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church,
McPherson and former member of Roxbury American Legion Auxiliary.
Survivors include son, Donald Florine and wife, Melanie, of
Roxbury; daughter, Kari Blankenship of Chicago; brothers, Quincy Taylor of
McPherson, and Perry Taylor of Augusta; sisters, Arylis Phillips of McPherson,
Mary Simmons and husband, Neal, of Ponca City, Oklahoma, and Juanita Hanson and
husband, Steve, of McPherson; two grandchildren,
Vicki Dukes and Connor
Blankenship; and two
great-grandchildren, Brandon Huff and Erika Smith.
She was preceded in death by parents, husband, son, Mark Florine,
granddaughter Becky Florine, and brother, Ancil Taylor.
A graveside service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 8, 2016,
at Valley View Cemetery, Roxbury. A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. on
Monday at the First Presbyterian Church, McPherson with the Rev. H. Dick
Reynolds officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, McPherson, McPherson
Co., KS, Obituary
McPherson Sentinel (KS) - November 9, 2016
Robert "Bob" L. Coy, 73, of McPherson, passed away on
Monday, Nov. 7, 2016 surrounded by family at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, [Sedgwick Co., KS]. He
was born on Oct. 11, 1943 in Independence, the son of Oscar Boyd and Pearl
Marie (Bell) Coy.
Bob retired from CertainTeed where he worked in quality control.
Following retirement, Bob was currently working at Dillons in carry out. On
Feb. 1, 1964, Bob was united in marriage to Karen L. Shearhart in Pratt. He was
a member of First Christian Church, McPherson and a former member of First
Christian Church in Wayside. Bob was an avid sports fan.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Boyd and Pearl Coy;
brother, Merril "Bill" Coy; sister, Elma Tar-rant; father-in-law and
mother-in-law, Wayne and Frances Shearhart.
Survivors include his loving wife of 52 years, Karen of the home;
four children: son, Jerry (Tonya) Coy of McPherson, Denise (Don) Huff of McPherson,
Debbie Coy of McPherson, and Susan Stephenson of McPherson; brother, Keith Coy
of South Hutchinson; sister, Joyce (Gerald) Webster of Hutchinson; six grandchildren: Jessie Cauthorn, Tosha
Coy, Katie Blankenship, Jacob Coy, Jacie Nelson, and Jennifer
Stephenson; 15 great-grandchildren: Ethan Coy, Shianne
Newboles, Brayden Blankenship, Riley Newboles, Kelley Blankenship, Craigg Blankenship, Nathen
Blankenship, Brayden Nelson,
Brook Nelson, Kolton Coy, Camden Nelson, Greyson Coy, Morgan Cauthorn, Ellie
Coy, and Kinsley Nelson.
The funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15,
2016 at First Christian Church with the Rev. Lynn Scott officiating. Burial
will follow at McPherson Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Miami
2016, Osawatomie, Miami
Co., KS, Obituary
Published in Kansas City Star on Aug. 31,
2016
Barney Ray Smith, Jr., 79, of Osawatomie, Kan., formerly of
Shawnee, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2016, at his home. Barney was born Dec.
5, 1936, to the late Barney R. Smith, Sr. and Mattie Pearl Fulgham in
Starkville, Miss.
Barney served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Midway from
1956-1960. On Oct. 23, 1958, Barney married Rosemary Dice in Ottawa, Kan. While
living in Shawnee, Barney owned and operated London Pride Cleaners. He was able
to grow the business to include over 15 locations in the Johnson County area.
Barney was also a member of St. Joseph Catholic Parish and was a member of the
Knights of Columbus, Shawnee Chamber of Commerce as well as American Legion
Post 327.
Barney is preceded in death by his brother, Tommy Smith and a dear cousin, Jimmy Blankenship.
He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Rosemary; four
children, Barney "Skip" R. Smith, III and wife Sarah; Johnny W.
Smith; Mark G. Smith and wife Melanie; Loretta L. Glenn and husband Vance; six
grandchildren, Eric C. Glenn and fiance Jessica Lanzrath; Rose-Mari L. Glenn;
Brittney A. Smith; Carley B. Smith; Jon-Michael Smith; Hayden L. Smith; and
step-grandson, Ryan Vogelsberg.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Friday, at St. Joseph
Catholic Church. Barney will be laid to rest in Resurrection Mausoleum in
Lenexa, Kan.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Paola, Miami Co., KS, Obituary
http://www.cheneywitt.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=873410#/obituaryInfo
Virginia Irene Blankenship departed this
life in peace on April 20, 2016, at Vintage Park Assisted Living, Paola,
Kansas. She was born April 23, 1923, the youngest of five children to Edgar
“Doc” and Dora Post.
Virginia grew up in rural Fort Scott,
Kansas. After high school graduation, she earned a cosmetology license in
Kansas City. She then moved to Hawaii, where she served our country during
World War II at Hickam Field. In Hawaii, she met and married Guy Strickland
Blankenship, a Pearl Harbor survivor. He preceded her in death on July 22, 1993.
Virginia and Guy returned to the Midwest, raising two children in Lenexa,
Kansas, and later retiring to Fort Scott. She touched the lives of many, and
was continually helping others. Family members could always count on Virginia
to help them when needed, and her good deeds inspired those who knew her to be
better people. In addition to serving our country, Virginia also served the
community around her through volunteer work. She enjoyed gardening and watching
sports, but most of all, she enjoyed being with her family.
Survivors include a daughter, Carol Niemann and
husband Gary, Overland Park, Kansas; a son, David Blankenship and wife Susan,
Paola, Kansas; a sister, Marjorie Bowser, Coffeyville, Kansas; five
grandchildren, Candice, Cynthia, Bradley, Michael, and Melia; and six great
grandchildren. The family would like to thank Vintage Park of Paola and Grace
Hospice of Kansas City for Virginia’s care.
There was cremation. Graveside memorial
services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, May 2nd, in the U. S. National
Cemetery, Fort Scott.
Montgomery
+2017, Caney, Montgomery
Co., KS, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Troy-Jefferson-Blankenship-104436600
Troy Jefferson Blankenship, October 9, 1921 - February 3, 2017, Caney, Kansas
He proudly served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific during WWII from
1942 to 1946 on an aircraft carrier, the USS Rudyard Bay and a battleship, the
USS Idaho. He was honored to serve his country and enjoyed sharing his
experiences with others. He was married to Viola Edna Miller Morris.
Celebration of life services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday,
February 8, 2017, at Potts Chapel of Caney, with Hospice Chaplain Keith
Springer officiating. Funeral service will be Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at
1:00 p.m. at Potts Chapel of Caney. Burial with military honors will follow at
Sunnyside Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Caney, Montgomery
Co., KS, Obituary
The Pratt Tribune, (KS) - February 7, 2017
Troy Blankenship,
age 95, went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 3, 2017, at Guest Home
Estates under the care of Harry Hynes Hospice. Troy Jefferson Blankenship was born in Guymon, OK, on October 9, 1921, to the late Thomas Jefferson Blankenship who passed prior to Troy's birth, and Effie Elizabeth Snider Blankenship.
Troy was raised in the Jenkins MO area. He joined the Civilian
Conservation Corps as a teenager where he traveled the west coast. He proudly
served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific during WWII from 1942 to 1946 on an
aircraft carrier, the USS Rudyard Bay and a battleship, the USS Idaho. He was
honored to serve his country and enjoyed sharing his experiences with others.
Troy married Viola Edna Miller
Morris on October 9, 1948, in Canadian TX. They farmed and raised cattle for
over 40 years near Sawyer. Troy retired from R & R Tank Company in Pratt
where he worked as a welder for 30 years. He grated Barber and Pratt County
roads as a second job for most of his working life. He was a member of the
Sawyer United Methodist Church until moving to Caney in 1989 where he attended
the First Southern Baptist Church. Troy was known for growing vegetables and
giving them away to Caney residents. He lived at the Guest Home for five years
where he planted a garden for two years enjoyed by staff and residents. Troy
was loved by all.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Viola, who passed on February 5, 1994; a
step-son, Robert G. Morris; three brothers,
Stanley, Cleo and Sam; and one sister, Thelma Brigman.
He is survived by four children:
Betty Kay Artherton, Caney; William Stanley, St. Petersburg FL; Troy Dean and wife, Kim, Austin NV; and, Elizabeth Jean Blankenship and husband Rex Baltzley, Port Richey FL;
and step-children James L. Morris and wife Mary, Wichita KS; Barbara A. Rowley,
Mobile AL. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren including Jason Artherton,
Caney, many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at
Potts Chapel of Caney with Hospice Chaplain Keith Springer officiating. Burial
with military honors will follow at Sunnyside Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Coffeyville, Montgomery Co., KS, Obituary
http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/335436/Blankenship-Jimmie.php
Jimmie Joe Blankenship, 73 year old Coffeyville resident passed away at his home Sunday,
May, 1, 2011. He was born in Delaware, Oklahoma, July 18, 1937, to Jessie Lee and Opal
Jewel (Sellers) Blankenship.
He attended school in Delaware. Jimmie was a
carpenter and enjoyed building things. He liked to fish and be in the outdoors.
His family includes his children;
Jimmy Lee Blankenship and his wife Julie, of Bartlesville, Debra Lynn Blankenship, of Bartlesville, Terry Dwayne Blankenship, and his wife, Jennie, of Coffeyville,
Kansas, Pamela Wohlford, and her husband Richard, of
Bartlesville, four grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and three sisters.
One brother precedes him in death.
Memorial Services will be held at the American Legion at 811 W.
12th, Coffeyville, Kansas on May 14 at 1:00 p.m
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Coffeyville, Montgomery
Co., KS, Death
Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise (OK) Date: December 15, 2014
Terry Dewayne Blankenship, 55 [1959], of Coffeyville, Kan., formerly of Nowata, died Friday.
Services are pending and will be announced at a later date.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Stumpff Funeral Home and
Crematory.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Coffeyville, Montgomery Co., KS, Obituary
Published in Examiner-Enterprise from Dec.
23, 2014 to Jan. 22, 2015
Terry Dewayne Blankenship, 55, of Coffeyville, Kansas died on Friday, December 12, 2014 at
his home. He was born on June 28, 1959 in Nowata to Jim and Linda
Blankenship.
Memorial services will be held at 2 P.M. on Saturday, December 27,
2014 at the New Life Church located at 4700 East Tuxedo Blvd in Bartlesville,
Okla., 74006.
He attended high school in Nowata. He was a carpenter and enjoyed
building things. He also liked to fish and be outdoors.
Survivors include his wife,
Jennie, one daughter,
Jessie, one brother,
Jimmy and his
wife Julie Blankenship, Two sisters, Debi Blankenship, and Pam and her husband Rick Wohlford., Two nephews Brad Beaver and David Blankenship and one niece Melody Anderson.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Independence, Montgomery Co., KS, Death
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Freda-L.-Blankinship-104932212
Freda L. Blankinship,
January 21, 1924 - June 21, 2017, Kansas
She graduated from the Independence schools.
Celebration of Freda's life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday July
7 2017 at the Independence Friends Church 507 North 11th Street Independence
Kansas with Pastor John Penrose officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Independence, Montgomery Co., KS, Death
http://www.webbrodrickfuneralhome.com/services.asp?page=odetail&id=76807&locid=79
Freda L. (Overton) Blankinship, 93,
Independence, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at Montgomery
Place in Independence, Kansas. Freda was born January 21, 1924 in Independence,
Kansas to Charles Arthur and Mae (Eisler) Overton.
Freda attended and graduated from the
Independence schools. She married Reno Vern Blankinship March 14, 1942.
The couple made their home in Independence. The couple owned and operated Reno
and Freda's Beauty Shop for 40 years in Independence. Freda was a Mercy Hospital
volunteer for 25+ years and a mentor at Washington School. Freda attended Zion
Lutheran Church and Grace Memorial United Methodist Church.
Freda was preceded in death by her
parents, and her husband Reno, one son, Romanko Lee Blankinship, three brothers,
Arthur, Charles, Howard Overton and one sister Utha (Overton) Klumpp.
Survivors include: one son Thomas Arthur
(Manuela) Blankinship, Dearborn, Michigan; one daughter, Renita (Blankinship) Butler, Independence,
Kansas; six grandchildren, Patrick Blankinship, Litchfield
Park, Arizonia, Brenda B. (Jose) Gonzales, Litchfield Park, Arizona, Jeffrey
Jahn Butler, Forrest Park, California, Brian, Eric and Nikolas Blankinship, Dearborn,
Michigan; four great-grandchildren, Jose Romanko, Sierra, Jacob and Sophia
Gonzales.
Cremation has taken place and a
Celebration of Freda's life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 7, 2017 at
the Independence Friends Church, 507 North 11th Street, Independence, Kansas
with Pastor John Penrose officiating.
+2017, Independence, Montgomery Co., KS, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Alex-Jack-Blankenship-105040287
Alex Jack Blankenship, September 14, 1962 - July 26, 2017, Independence, Kansas
Alex was a graduate of Fredonia High School class of 1981. He served
in the US Army and ARNG for 23 years.
Alex was preceded in death by his mother: Helen
Blankenship.
Survivors including his wife
Deborah are: Children:
Macy Blankenship of Independence, KS; Matthew Blankenship of Independence, KS; Thomas Corwin of
Thayer, KS; Justin Corwin of Erie, KS; Timothy Corwin of Erie, KS; Father: Jack Blankenship of Fall River, KS; Siblings:
Melody Billings of Andover, KS; Kim Blankenship of Valley Center, KS; Jackie Hale of Liberty, KS; Eric Blankenship of
Topeka, KS; David Wolford of Fall River, KS; 7 Grandchildren:
Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 3, 2017 at
Countryside Funeral Home in Fredonia at 10:00 AM with Pastor Susan Galvan
officiating, burial will follow at the Eureka Cemetery in Eureka, KS.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Jack R.
Blankenship – b.15Feb1924 - Fall River, KS: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2M61-RCY
Relatives - Alex
J. Blankenship, Charles Blankenship, Eric Dean Blankenship, Helen C.
Blankenship, Kim Clare Blankenship.
Montgomery Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,
Blankenship, Jimmy 73, 18Jul1937 - 01May2011, Caney,
Montgomery, KS, OK-447-36-4695
Nemaha
2016, Sabetha, Nemaha
Co., KS, Obituary
Published in Topeka Capital-Journal on Mar.
1, 2016
William Bill McMurphy, 86, of Sabetha, Kansas passed away Sunday,
February 28, 2016 at the Oakley Place Assisted Living in Topeka, [Shawnee Co.,] Kansas. Bill was born on March 23, 1929
in Hartford, Kansas the son of George McMurphy and Alice Laws.
He married Rosalie Mergenmeier on December 30, 1954.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Rosalie; a son,
Michael; a daughter, Anna; two grandchildren, three sisters and a brother.
He is survived by his children,
Tonda Huff, Ronda (Joe) Haverkamp, Rose Mary (Flint) Blankenship, John (Cheryl) McMurphy, Myra (Craig)
Grimes, Joan (Jim) Waegelein; four sisters and a brother, thirteen
grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, cousins, and
brother s and sisters-in-law.
Mass of Christian burial will be recited Thursday, March 3, 2016 at
10:30 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sabetha. Interment will be
made in the Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery in Seneca, Kansas.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Flint Norton Blankenship – b.30Nov1962 -
Emporia, KS: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2MDM-5CB
Relatives - Rosemary M. Blankenship,
Rosemary Blankenship
Neosho
2016, Chanute, Neosho
Co., KS, Obituary
The Chanute Tribune, (KS) - September 2, 2016
Daniel Lee McMillan, 58, Chanute, Kan., passed away on August 31,
2016 at NMRMC in Chanute, Kan. Dan was born on April 21, 1958 in Chanute, the
son of John Marshal and Claudena Arthula (Tate) McMillan.
Dan graduated from Chanute High School in 1976. He was married Donna (Blankenship) for 24 years and they later divorced. They had two
children together. On January 24, 2003 he married Rhonda Griffith in Eureka
Springs, Ark., and she survives him at the home. Dan worked for the City of
Chanute for 33 years and took great pride in serving this community. He loved
to golf and enjoyed woodworking projects. He really enjoyed spoiling his
grandkids and always made sure he had "smarties" in his pocket. Dan
was a well-respected man and he will be greatly missed.
Dan was preceded in death by his parents.
Dan is survived by: Wife: Rhonda McMillan, Chanute, Kan.; Children:
Joshua McMillan and wife, Jennifer, Chanute, Justin McMillan and wife, Megan,
Chanute, Ragyn Cummings and husband, Jeff, Chanute, Kalyn Beeman and husband,
Calen, Chanute, Taryn Kustanborter, Chanute; Siblings: Tina Shoenhoffer and
husband, Glen, St. Paul, Kan., David McMillan and wife, Annette, Chanute; 15
grandchildren and 1 great-grandchildren; Uncle: Troy Steven, Washtucna, Wash.
Cremation has been requested. A private graveside service will be
held. Inurnment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Chanute, Kan.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Erie, Neosho Co.,
KS, Obituary
The Chanute
Tribune, (KS) -
February 3, 2010
Martha Craig T. Burress 1928-2010 Martha Craig T. Burress, 81,
Erie, died Monday, February 1, 2010, at Labette Health in Parsons. Her death
was unexpected. She was born Nov. 2, 1928, at Booneville, Miss., to Henry Clyde
and Mildred Glenn McCarley Tays.
During her childhood years her family lived at Booneville and later
moved to Chickasaw (Mobile) Alabama where she graduated from the Murphy High
School. She then attended Mississippi State College for Women in Columbus,
Miss., and graduated in 1949 with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. On June 21, 1950, she marriage M. Tom Burress at Booneville, Miss.
He survives. After their marriage, they lived in Jonesboro, Ark., for a year
and then Mr. Burress was drafted, and enlisted in the U.S. Marines Corp. He was
stationed at Honolulu, Hawaii, where Martha lived too until his discharge in
1954. They then moved to Erie. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother,
great grandmother and friend to many. She was a member of the Erie Federated
Church; board member, officer and chair of the Erie Library Board; a Red Cross
swimming instructor; Camp Fire Girl leader; and part of the Monday Night Sewing
Ladies. She was also a member of the Red Hat Society, the American Legion
Auxiliary and was a charter member of the Mem Erie Historical Society. She
volunteered at the Senior Center and served on the board of directors. Her
hobbies included reading, volunteering, making stained glass, sewing, knitting
and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She also loved playing
Bridge and belonged to numerous Bridge clubs. She had a passion for traveling
and loved taking bus trips and trips with her grandchildren.
Other survivors include a son, Thomas Craig Burress, Erie; two
daughters and sons-in-law, Virginia "Ginny" and Joe Wommack, Parsons,
and Mary Kate and Michael
Blankenship , Hutchinson;
seven grandchildren, Jessica Burress, Nucla, Colo., Lani Witters, Olathe,
Weston Burress, Manhattan, Katherine Asher, Lawrence, Emily Wegener, St. Louis,
Mo., Andrew Wommack, Boston, Mass., and Christopher Blankenship , Hutchinson; and three great-grandchildren, Isaac Witters,
Olathe, Eli Witters, Olathe, and Xzavea Wommack-Johnson, Parsons.
Funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Erie Federated Church
with the Rev. Larry Jordan officiating. Burial will be in East Hill Cemetery
under the direction of Pierce-Carson-Wall Funeral Home, Erie.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Erie, Neosho Co., KS, Obituary
Parsons Sun (KS) Date: March 5, 2015
Tom Burress, 87, a longtime Erie businessman, died at 4:20 a.m.
Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at Prairie Mission Retirement Village in St. Paul, [Neosho Co., KS]. Marion Tom Burress was born Aug. 9, 1927, at Jonesboro, Arkansas.
His parents were Tom Weston Burress and Harriett Alice (Johnson) Burress.
He started his schooling in Jonesboro, and during his elementary
school years the family lived two years in Erie. They returned to Jonesboro, and
Tom graduated from Jonesboro High School in 1944. In high school Tom was a
standout athlete, playing basketball and football. He especially loved
football, with his primary positions being end and placekicker. In his youth he
loved to hunt when visiting his grandparents in Erie. He was a lifelong hunting
enthusiast and spent many hours hunting quail with friends and family.
After high school he attended Mississippi State College at
Starkville, where he lettered in both football and basketball and became a
member of Sigma Chi fraternity. His father's illness caused him to return home
to Jonesboro for a year. He went back to Mississippi State and graduated with
the class of 1949.
Tom met Martha Tays while attending Mississippi State, and they
married June 21, 1950, at Booneville, Mississippi. They lived in Jonesboro for
a year before Tom enlisted for a two-year commitment with the U.S. Marine Corps
on Feb. 27, 1952. He was stationed at Kaneohe Air Base in Honolulu and was
discharged from active duty on Feb. 27, 1954. He was discharged from reserve
duty on Feb. 27, 1960.
Tom and Martha returned to Jonesboro and then settled in Erie in
1954, and he joined his grandfather, Fred A. Johnson, in the family lumber
yard, Johnson and Son. He worked at the lumber yard until his retirement in
2002. He was active in the management of Burress Farms and enjoyed his working
relationship with the farm tenants. The farms have been in his family for five
generations.
Martha preceded him in death on Feb. 1, 2010, after 59 years of
marriage.
He was a member of Erie Federated Church. He became a member of
Erie Lodge No. 76, A.F. & A.M. in 1955 and served as master in 1962. He was
a 32nd-degree Mason as a member of the Fort Scott Consistory. He was a 61-year
member of the George L. Hendricks Post No. 102, American Legion and was a
charter member of the Erie Kiwanis Club, serving many years as club secretary.
He had served as a member of the board of the Erie Savings and Loan
Association, later the Mid-America Savings and Loan Association. He served on
the Erie school board, District 414, from January 1962 until March 1967, when
the school district consolidated and became CUSD 101. He was a longtime booster
of Erie High School sports events. He served on the Neosho Village Board of Directors
from 1976 to 2002.
Tom loved for his family to gather each year during the Old
Soldiers and Sailors Reunion. The family has long been active in the 5K river
run/walk and has won many awards through the years.
Survivors include three children,
Thomas Craig Burress of Lenexa, Virginia A. Wommack and her husband, Joe, of
Parsons and Mary Kate
Blankenship and her husband, Michael, of
Hutchinson; seven grandchildren,
Jessica Bena and her husband, Mike, of Salida, Colorado, Lani Witters and her
husband, Jeff, of Olathe, Weston Burress and his wife, Sarah, of Meridan,
Connecticut, Katherine Asher and her husband, Andrew, of DeSoto, Emily Wegener
and her husband, Alan, of Kansas City, Missouri, Andrew Wommack and his wife,
Tara, of Greensboro, North Carolina and Christopher Blankenship of Hutchinson; 11 great-grandchildren; a brother, Fred J. Burress
and his wife, Paula, of Overland Park; and two cousins, Rose Alice (Cambern)
Grinstead and her husband, Will, of Mission Hills and Ted Cambern and his wife,
Marcia, of Overland Park.
He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents and a sister,
Harriett Groshen.
The service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Erie Federated Church,
with the Rev. Mark Demas officiating. Burial will be in East Hill Cemetery with
military honors given by the Erie American Legion. There will be a service at
10:30 a.m. Saturday in the chapel of Prairie Mission Retirement Village for the
residents.The Erie Masonic Lodge will give a Masonic service at 7 p.m. Friday
at Pierce-Carson-Wall Funeral Home in Erie.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Osage
2018, Overbrook, Osage
Co., KS, Obituary
The Ottawa Herald, (KS) - September 24, 2018
Mary E. "Betty" Sims, 92, died on Saturday, Sept. 22. She
was born in Oxford, Nebraska, on Feb. 9, 1921, to Ray B. and Sarah (Harrow)
Thornton.
Betty graduated from Beatrice, Nebraska High School in 1938. She
attended Nebraska State Teacher's College in Peru, Nebraska, where she met Paul
R. Sims at a school dance.
Betty married Paul on Aug. 12, 1940, in Ness City, Kansas. Dancing
was an important activity in their early life. Their life was blessed with four
sons. After their marriage on Aug. 12, 1940, Paul started his teaching career
and the family began its journey in Pierceville, Kansas, moving to Monument,
Colorado, for a brief time. Both Betty and Paul loved their Colorado days, but
were pleased to relocate to Quenemo, Kansas, in 1957, and resided there until
moving to Ottawa in 1986. They shared 51 years of love and life until Paul's
death in February of 1991. Following his death, Betty moved to Lawrence,
Kansas, where she enjoyed an active social life. She returned to Ottawa in 2005
and resided there until moving to Wellsville in 2017 and Overbrook in 2018.
Betty and Paul invested in The Dairy Bar in Quenemo in the 60s. She
then began working at KOFO radio station, Ottawa, in the 70s. She thoroughly
enjoyed the job, leaving only when an opportunity for advancement appeared This was an opportunity to work for the Water Resources
Section of the U.S. Geological Survey, Lawrence. She was administrative staff
from 1977 to 1983 and only left the job following Paul's retirement. She, along
with other office staff, created the KOFO Gals Cookbook, treasured because of
the many family recipes included in the cookbook. She loved her job with Water
Resources, challenged by the detailed travel and payment work required for the
job.
Betty was a member of the First Christian Church of Ottawa and
participated in the church for many years. Betty loved reading from the day she
learned to read and continued reading throughout her life. In the 80s, she and
some of her sisters would meet in Las Vegas, Nevada, playing the slot machines
and enjoying their time together. Her most favorite and memorable thing to do
was going to Nebraska several times a year to visit her family.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Paul R. Sims; sons,
Donald W. Sims, Richard L. Sims, Robert D. Sims and an infant son; her parents,
Ray and Sarah Thornton; sisters, Margie Spicer, Dorothea Neas, Joan Nielsen,
Pat Dearing; brother, Ray Thornton; granddaughter Teresa McCann; nephews Mark
Nielsen, Tim Neas, Chuck Neas, and David Dearing; and niece, Susie Mitts.
Betty is survived by one son, Gary Sims and wife, Dealy, of
Williamsburg; one additional daughter-in-law, Marie Sims, Ottawa; six granddaughters, Mackienze Hylton of
Williamsburg; Savannah Sims of Williamsburg; Julie Asher and husband, Jeff, of
Avilla Indiana; Jill
Blankenship and husband, Doug, of
Hudson, Indiana; Diane Greenleaf-Kisner and husband, Bob, of Wichita; and Vicki
Moore and husband, Brian, of Ottawa; 2 grandsons, Gage Sims of Williamsburg and
Jeff Sims of Red Bluff, California. Many great-grandchildren
and great-great-grandchildren. She is survived by two brothers-in-law,
Alan Nielsen of Nebraska and Kenneth Dearing of Oklahoma. Nieces and nephews
surviving include Paul Nielsen, Alan Ray Nielsen, Sally Sazama, Connie Steele,
and Toni Bentz of Nebraska; Barbara Neas and Debra Cheatham of Oklahoma; Ralph
Spicer of California and Bruce Spicer of Massachusetts.
A graveside service will be at Highland Cemetery with Adam Lynch
and Craig Robertson officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Vassar, Osage
Co., KS, Obituary
The Ottawa Herald, (KS) - May 30, 2018
George E. "Shorty" Sanders, 82, of Vassar, Kansas, passed
away Friday, May 25, 2018, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, [Shawnee Co., KS]. Shorty was born November 13, 1935, in
Laurel, Montana, the son of Lauren and Vida (Blankenship) Sanders.
He was born and raised in Laurel, Montana. At the age of 10, Shorty
and his family moved to Lyndon, Kansas, where he attended school and graduated
from Lyndon High School with the class of 1953. Shorty moved to Pomona in 1968
where he and his wife lived for 37 years. They moved to Vassar in 2005. Shorty
was united in marriage to Deloras "Dee" Boyer May 12, 1956, in
Melvern, Kansas. They enjoyed 62 years of marriage together. He owned his own
company where he was a sheetrock finisher, retiring in 1979.
Shorty was well known for his storytelling and could hold a
conversation with just about anybody. For 40 years, he worked the scoreboard
for almost all sporting activities in Pomona. Shorty also coached summer
baseball for many years. He loved woodworking and made various trinkets for his
family and grandchildren. Above all, Shorty enjoyed time spent with his family
and grandchildren.
Shorty was preceded in death by his father, Lauren Sanders; mother,
Vida Rice and husband Elliott; brothers, Alvin and Junior Sanders; and sister,
Rose Sanders.
Survivors include his wife, Dee of Vassar; two children; Sherry
Wiscombe and husband Jay of Pomona, and Jay Sanders of Silver Lake; brother,
Dean Sanders of Winchester; six grandchildren, Stephanie Hoffsommer and husband
Christian, Brandee Webb and husband Justin, Jayson Wiscombe and wife Amy, Kyle
Sanders, Monica Sanders and Mayria Sanders; seven great-grandchildren, Andrew,
Lance, Hunter, Gunnar, Easton, Jayden and Jo.
A memorial visitation will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at Dengel & Son Mortuary. A small memorial will be
said at the beginning of the visitation.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census,
District 7, Laurel, Yellowstone Co., MT,
Sanders, Larion
T. Head, M, 33, Oklahoma
Sanders, Vida L. Wife, F, 32, Missouri
Sanders, Alvin
H. Son, M, 12, Montana
Sanders, Larion
T. Son, M, 10, Montana
Sanders, George
E. Son, M, 04, Montana
Sanders, Irmand
D. Son, M, 02, Montana
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VBQN-1MS
Pawnee
+2015, Burdett, Pawnee
Co., KS, Obituary
The Hutchinson News, (KS) Date: July 9, 2015
Colleen Delp, 84, died July 7, 2015. She was born April 14, 1931,
to Elmer and Blanche
Blankenship Collins.
She married Roy Neil Delp Jr. He preceded
in death.
Celebration of Life 7 p.m. Saturday at Burdett
Senior Center.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census, Sun City, Sun City Twp.,
Barber Co., KS,
Collins, Elmer J. 31, M, MO, Head,
Collins, Blanche 26 [1914], F, KS, Wife,
Collins, Colleen 08, F, KS, Dau,
Collins, Thaine 07, M, KS, Son,
Collins, Blythe 05, F, KS, Dau,
Collins, Denton 01, M, KS, Son,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VRVN-F4B
Pottawatomie
+2011, Wamego, Pottawatomie Co., KS, Obituary
The Manhattan Mercury, (KS) - December 5, 2011 [Monday]
Tracy Michael "Mike" Blankenship, 48, of Wamego, Kansas, died early Sunday
morning from natural causes at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan [Riley Co., KS]. He was born on Aug. 31, 1963, in Verdun,
France, the son of William
Lloyd and Rose Marie (Choppy) Blankenship. He had been a longtime Manhattan resident, where he attended
local schools including Manhattan High School. Mike loved the outdoors
including cookouts and spending time with his family. His family enjoyed joking
with Mike that he "loved to watch others work."
He is survived by his father,
William Lloyd "Bill"
Blankenship, of Wamego; his sister. Annette
Sanford, and husband, Bruce, of Alma; his brother,
Troy Blankenship , and wife, Serta, of Wamego; and numerous
nieces and nephews: Shauna
Rose Blankenship , Shaela
McConkey, Forrest Dean
Blankenship and Elija Howard,
all of Wamego, and Amy Tucker and Owen Tucker, both of Alma. He is also
survived by an extensive number of family members that reside in Virginia.
Mike was preceded in death by his mother, Rose
Blankenship, in 2002.
Cremation is planned. The family will receive friends during a
visitation from 10 a.m. until noon on Saturday at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen
Funeral Home in Manhattan.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Wamego, Pottawatomie Co., KS, Obituary
Published in Wytheville Enterprise on January
30, 2013
William Lloyd Blankenship, age 78, died Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, at the Alma Manor in Alma,
[Wabaunsee Co.],
Kan. He was born on May 16, 1934, in Bland, Va., the son of William Vance and Viola
Mae (Wright) Blankenship. After high school he joined the U.S. Army
and served in the Korean Conflict and during the Vietnam Era. He retired from
the army and worked various other jobs until he fully retired.
On June 22, 1959, in Fort Wayne, Ind., he was united in marriage to Rose M. Choppy. She preceded him in death in 2002. Bill was a member of
the American Legion and the VFW. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren were
the light of his life. He always loved being around them and enjoyed every
minute he spent with them.
Bill was preceded in death by a son, Tracy Mike
Blankenship; two brothers: J. C. Blankenship and Alfred Blankenship; and his two sisters,
Anna Sue Faulkner and Janet Marlene Havens.
Survivors include his children,
Annette Sanford of Alma and Troy Blankenship and wife, Serita, of Wamego; his sister, Debra Akers
and husband, Charles, of Rocky Gap, Va.; his brother, Larry
Blankenship and wife, Darlene,
of Pachuta, Miss.; and his sister-in-law,
Mary Ann Blankenship of Bluefield, Va., and brother-in-law, E. C.
Havens of Bland, Va.; also, his three grandchildren,
Dean Shauna Blankenship and Amy Tucker, and three
great-grandchildren, Shaela, Eli and Owen; also, many nieces and nephews.
Memorial services for Mr. Blankenship will be held at a later date
in Virginia.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+Wamego, Pottawatomie Co., KS, Find A Grave Memeorial
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSob=c&GSlh=1&GRid=103721817&
Blankenship, William Lloyd, 16May1934, Bland, Bland Co., VA, 16Jan2013,
Alma, Wabaunsee Co., KS,
S/o William Vance
Blankenship (1907 - 1973)
& Viola Mae Wright (1907 - 1999)
Obituary;
William Lloyd Blankenship, age 78, of Wamego, died Wednesday January 16, 2013 at the Alma
Manor in Alma [Wabaunsee Co., KS]. He
was born on May 16, 1934 in Bland, Virginia the son of William Vance and Viola Mae (Wright) Blankenship.
After high school he joined the United States Army and served in
the Korean War and during the Vietnam Era. He retired from the Army and worked
various other jobs until he fully retired. On June 22, 1959 in Fort Wayne,
Indiana he was united in marriage to Rose M. Choppy. She
preceded him in death in 2002. Bill was a member of the American Legion and the
VFW. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the light of his life. He
always loved being around them and enjoyed every minute he spent with them.
Bill was preceded in death by son
Tracy Mike Blankenship, brothers
J. C. Blankenship and Alfred Blankenship, and his sisters
Anna Sue Faulkner and Janet Marlene Havens.
Survivors include his children
Annette Sanford of Alma and Troy Blankenship and his wife Serita of Wamego, sister Deb Akers
and his brother Larry Blankenship, grandchildren
Dean and Shauna Blankenship
and Amy Tucker, and great-grandchildren Shaela, Eli, and Owen.
A memorial service for Mr. Blankenship
will be held at a later date in Virginia.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Pratt
2012, Pratt, Pratt Co., KS, Obituary
The Pratt Tribune, (KS) - June 5, 2012
Kathryn J. Guthrie, 67, died Monday, June 4, 2012 at Pratt Care
Center. She was born July 24, 1944, in Michigan City, Ind., the daughter Newton
and Barbara Swiger Smith.
On July 14, 1978 she married Bill Guthrie in Preston. A devoted
wife and mother she worked for many years throughout south central Kansas as a
nurse's aide and medical aide, while also spending time with The Kansas
Department of Wildlife and Parks in Pratt.
She is survived by two daughters, Katrina Masters and Marie
Blackwell of Pratt; two sons, Alfie Guthrie of Wichita, and Whitney Slater of
Paulsbo, Wash.; a brother, Charles Smith, Pratt; a sister, Lillian Snyder of
Missouri; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant son, Timothy
Slater; five brothers, Robert Miller, Aurther "Bud" Miller, David
Miller, Howard Miller and Raymond Miller; and four sisters, Viola
Blankenship, Betty Frances
Miller, Patricia Schroll and Veronica Day.
Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the mortuary. Burial
will be at Friendship Cemetery in Preston.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Pratt, Pratt Co., KS, Obituary
The Pratt Tribune, (KS) - October 9, 2012
Jay D. Blankenship,
61, died Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, at South Wind Hospice Home in Pratt. He was born
Nov. 26, 1950, in Pratt, the son of Donal Daniel "Dan" and Patsy Ruth Harzman Blankenship.
He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. On July 4,
1998, he married Judy Depperschmidt at Pratt. She survives. Other survivors
include a son Justin (Vel) Blankenship, Irvine, Calif.; three daughters Angela (John) Binford, Halfway, Ore., Jennifer White,
Tonkawa, Okla., and Shiloa
Blankenship, Pratt; three
stepchildren, Renee Burton, Topeka, Kodie Park, Pratt, and Mandy Huntley, Great
Bend; two brothers, Bradley (Brenda) Blankenship , and Donal P. (Carol) Blankenship , both of Pratt; a sister, Kathy (Al) Adams, Moreno Valley, Calif.; five
grandchildren and seven step-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Nancy Fry.
Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, at Larrison Mortuary
with military honors provided by the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard. Cremation will
follow the service.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI; Blankenship, Donal Daniel, 79,
24Jun1928 - 19Jul2007, Pratt, Pratt, KS, KS-515-14-3525
SSDI; Blankenship,
Patsy R., 72, 01Jul1928 - 31Aug2000, 92882 (72), KS-512-42-6113
+2013, Pratt, Pratt Co., KS, Obituary
The Hutchinson News, (KS) - December 14, 2013
Eva Cleora Dupee, 93, passed away Friday, December 13, 2013, at
South Wind Hospice in Pratt, Kansas. She was born November 24, 1920, near
Cunningham, Kansas the daughter of Lenora "Ote" and Annie (Dyche)
Ratlief.
She was a homemaker. She attended the Cunningham United Methodst
Church, HDU in Cairo, Cunningham United Methodist Women, and a volunteer at the
Cunningham Library. On December 22, 1938, she married John Henry Dupee at
Pratt, KS. Together they farmed most of their married life in the Cunningham area.
He preceded her in death on December 26, 2007.
She is survived by: two daughters, Marilyn (Howard) Van Slyke,
Pratt, KS, and Terri (Jamie) Hopper, Mutual, OK; grandsons, Lee (Heather) Van
Slyke, Iuka, KS, and Chad (Alichia) Van Slyke, Pratt, KS; granddaughters,
Audra, Andrea and Aliesa Hopper, all of Mutual, OK, and Jonna Morgan, Big
Spring, Texas; five great-grandchildren, Cassie, Stephen, Andrew and Conner Van
Slyke, Cap Morgan; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Carolyn, her husband,
John, her parents, a brother, Earl Ratlief, and four sisters, Lela Fischer, Alta Blankenship,
Irene Ellis, and Marguerite Inslee.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 18,
2013, at the Cunningham United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Gene Huston
presiding. Burial will be in Maude Cemetery, Cunningham, KS.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1930 Census, Valley, Pratt Co., KS,
Ratlief, Leora 50, M, MO, Head,
Ratlief, Annie E. 43, F, MO, Wife,
Ratlief, Homer E. 23, M, KS, Son,
Ratlief, Alta V. 18, F, KS, Dau,
Ratlief, Virgie I. 13, F, KS, Dau,
Ratlief, Marquerite E. 11, F, KS, Dau,
Ratlief, Cleora E. 09, F, KS, Dau,
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SSDI: Blankenship, Alta, 72, 06Jul1911 -
??Apr1984, Medicine Lodge, Barber, KS, KS-510-42-5152
2014, Pratt, Pratt Co., KS, Obituary
The Pratt Tribune, (KS) Date: August 19, 2014
Warren J. Tillquist, 76, died Friday, Aug. 15, 2014 at South Wind
Hospice, Pratt, Kansas. He was born Aug. 9, 1938 in Chicago, Ill., the son of
George and Katharine (Strickland) Tillquist.
Warren was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Pratt.
Survivors include a daughter
Kirsten (Steve) Blankenship of Pratt; two sons, Eric (Elizabeth) Tillquist of Pratt,
and Howard Tillquist of California; a brother George (Eleanor) Tillquist of
California; and a sister, Mary Anderson of California; seven grandchildren, Courtney and Caden
Blankenship , Jacob, Owen,
Karen, Sten and Erika Tillquist, all of Pratt.
Memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, at the First
United Methodist Church in Pratt with Dr. Donna Voteau presiding.
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2018, Pratt, Pratt
Co., KS, Obituary
The Pratt Tribune, (KS) - December 25, 2018
Charles Depperschmidt, 82, passed away Friday, December 21, 2018 at
his home in Pratt. He was born September 25, 1936 in Liebenthal, Kansas to
Marcus and Magdelena (Herrman) Depperschmidt.
Charles served in the United States Army. He worked as a cattleman
and prior to that was in the oilfield. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Mark Depperschmidt;
daughter, Yvonne Waitt; brothers, Gerald Depperschmidt and LaVerne
Depperschmidt; and sisters, Alice Stetler, Patty Hasenfratz and Rosie Krom.
He is survived by his children,
Charles D. (Sheree) Depperschmidt of Great Bend, Judy (Dale Vernard) Blankenship of Pratt, Ricky (Mary) Depperschmidt of La
Crosse, Jimmy (Brenda) Depperschmidt of San Diego, California, and Kelly
(Craig) Legleiter of La Crosse; brothers, Lee Edward Depperschmidt of Rush
Center and Dennis Depperschmidt of La Crosse; sisters, Ida John of Placerville,
California and Joann Fincher of La Crosse; previous marriages, Mary
Depperschmidt of Great Bend and Carol Larkin of La Crosse; grandchildren, Mandy Huntley of Great Bend, Jennifer Wendel of
Stockton, Missouri, Mark Depperschmidt of Denver, Colorado, James Burton of
Pratt, Ranee Burton of Pratt, Kodie Hanes of Enid, Oklahoma, Tyler
Depperschmidt of Great Bend, Joseph Depperschmidt of Great Bend, Jewelia
Depperschmidt of Great Bend, Shiloa
Blankenship of Pratt, Amy
Depperschmidt of La Crosse, Anna Depperschmidt of La Crosse, Brandon
Depperschmidt of Coronado, California, Ryan Depperschmidt of Coronado, California
and Ryan Legleiter of La Crosse; 21 great grandchildren; and 1 great great
grandchild.
Cremation has taken place. A Memorial service will be announced at
a later date. Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road,
Pratt.
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Reno
2015, Haven, Reno Co., KS, Obituary
The Hutchinson News, (KS) Date: May 24, 2015
Deborah Ann Blankenship, 58, died May 23, 2015, at her home, Haven.
Arrangements are pending with Ott Funeral Home, Haven.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Hutchinson, Reno Co., KS, Obituary
The Hutchinson News, (KS) - January 8, 2014
Odessa M. Cooper, 103, a long time resident of Hutchinson, died
Jan. 6, 2014, at Hospice House. She was born July 10, 1910, in Coleman, Texas,
to George K. and Dora N. Taylor Jay.
On Jan. 31, 1935, she married Silas J. Cooper in Ottawa, Kan. He
died May 26, 1986. She was a homemaker most of her life and a mother to her two
children. Later, she retired from Wiley's Department Store after having worked
in the children's department and in customer service for several years.
Survivors include: son, Merrill C. Cooper of Colorado Springs,
Colo.; daughter, Marilyn (Larry) Deemer of Spokane Valley, Wash.; grandchildren, Vincent (Christine)
Cooper, Cynthia (Frank) Blankenship, Justin Deemer, Sarah Cooper; great-grandchildren, Jeremy Cooper, John Cooper, Rylan Cooper, and Josh Blankenship.
She was preceded in death by her husband; seven brothers; and six
sisters.
Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014, at
Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson, with Reverend Tyler Vance presiding.
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2019, Hutchinson, Reno Co., KS, Obituary
The Hutchinson News, (KS) - November 5, 2019
Bernadine 'Bernie' M. Stroberg, 96, of Hutchinson, died November 4,
2019, at Hester Care Center, Hutchinson. She was born February 14, 1923, in
Brookings, OR, to James and Josephine (Forge) Duffin. In 1927, the family moved to Reno
County.
Bernadine was a 1941 graduate of St. Teresa High School,
Hutchinson. She was employed on the assembly line at Cessna Aircraft Company
during World War II. Bernadine was actively involved in farming with her
husband, Dean, and as an owner/operator of the family-owned business of
Stroberg Equipment Co., Inc., from 1954 until her retirement in 2018. She was a
dedicated worker, but her most rewarding job-title was mother, grandmother, and
great-grandmother. Bernadine's family and their activities were the center of
her world. She was a charter member of Church of the Holy Cross, Hutchinson.
On March 6, 1943, Bernadine married Dean Stroberg at St. Teresa
Catholic Church, Hutchinson. They shared over 54 years of marriage until his
death on June 28, 1997.
Bernadine was preceded in death by: her parents; husband, Dean
Stroberg; brothers, Raymond, George, and Robert Duffin; sisters, Kay
Blankenship, Edith Jones,
Dorothy Thede, and Betty Rothweiler; and daughter-in-law, Sharon Stroberg.
She is survived by: daughter, Jeanette Klosterman of Hutchinson;
sons, Roger (Rita) Stroberg and David (Susan) Stroberg, all of Hutchinson;
brother, Bill Duffin of Spring Hill; grandchildren, Matt (Shaila) Klosterman of
Celina, TX, Andrea (Scott) Kitch of Manhattan, Scott (Gretchen) Stroberg of
Hutchinson, and Amy (Cody) Rine of Hutchinson; great-grandchildren, Madison,
Jack, Luke, and Easton Klosterman, Lewis Stroberg, Kinley Kitch, and a
great-granddaughter due very soon; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am, Saturday, November 9,
2019, at Church of the Holy Cross, 2631 Independence Road, Hutchinson, with
Father Aaron Spexarth officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park
Cemetery, 5905 W. 4th, Hutchinson. Mortuary, 1219 N Main,
Hutchinson, KS.
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Republic
2014, Belleville, Republic Co., KS, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - May 25, 2014
Horace (Alvin) Sublett, 84, of Belleville, Kan., formerly of
Thaxton, passed away May 22, 2014. He was born March 17, 1930, in Roanoke, the
son of Horace B. and Dollie (St. Clair) Sublett.
Alvin was a farmer and cattleman in Virginia and also worked at the
Springlake Sale Barn. He was united in marriage to Cleo Blankenship and the couple lived in Virginia for many
years. They moved in recent years to Belleville, Kan., to be near their son,
Ivan.
He is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Ivin Sublett;
and two sisters, Mickey Adkins and Lura Fralin.
He is survived by his wife, Cleo Sublett, of Belleville, Kan.; one
son, Ivan (Sara) Sublett, of Scandia, Kan.; one daughter, Angela Marie Sublett,
of Belleville, Kan.; two grandchildren, Ethan and Erica Sublett, of Scandia,
Kan.; one sister, Louise Madison, of Richmond; two nieces, Carolyn Fralin, of
Rocky Mount, and Barbara Fralin, of Nashville, Tenn.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2014, at
the Bachelor -Surber Memorial Chapel, Belleville, Kan. Interment will be at the
Belleville Cemetery, Belleville, Kan.
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Rice
2011, Chase, Rice Co., KS, Obituary
The Hutchinson News, (KS) - August 10, 2011
Joyce Marie Brady, 65, died Aug. 8, 2011, at Rice County District
Hospital, Lyons. She was born Oct. 29, 1945, in Chase, Kan., to Samuel and
Stella Snook Casey.
She was a lifetime Chase resident and a member of the Assembly of
God Church of Lyons and the 700 Club. She retired from Abbott Labs of McPherson
and was a Raymond Jr. High School Cook. She married Gary Lee Brady on Oct. 14,
1962.
Survivors include: her husband, Gary of the home; son, Garrel Brady
and wife Barbie of Chase; two daughters, Robin Oberle and husband Tony and
Shelley White, all of Chase; mother, Stella Casey of Ellinwood; brother,
Lawrence Casey of South Hutchinson; seven sisters, Betty Collins of Lyons, Dora
Holliday and Mary Brady of Chase, Elizabeth Rinehart of Oklahoma, Karen
Saunders and Sharon Stahl of Plainville and Jeanie May of Oberlin; nine
grandchildren, Josh, Ben and Zack Oberle, Kelsie, Amanda and Haley White,
Ashton and Garrett Brady and Jasmin Savage.
She was preceded in death by her father; brother, Sam R. Casey; and
sister, Wanda Blankenship.
Funeral 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 12, 2011, at the First Baptist Church,
Chase, Kan., with Pastor Charles Kirk officiating. Burial in
Lyons Municipal Cemetery.
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2011, Chase, Rice Co., KS, Obituary
The Hutchinson News, (KS) - October 29, 2011
Stella W. Casey, 94, died Oct. 27, 2011, at Ellinwood District
Hospital, Ellinwood. She was born Nov. 14, 1916, in Shamrock, Okla., the
daughter of William Roy and Mary Martha Rhea Snook.
A resident of Chase since 1944, she was a homemaker and a member of
Assembly of God Church of Lyons. She married Samuel W. Casey March 30, 1945, in
Hominy, Okla. He died Nov. 29, 2004.
Survivors include: son, Lawrence M. Casey of Hutchinson; daughters,
Betty Collins of Lyons, Dora Holliday and Mary Brady, both of Chase, Elizabeth
Rinehart of Cache, Okla., Karen Saunders and Sharon Stahl, both of Plainville,
and Jeanie May of Oberlin; sister, Ellen Shuler of Chico, Calif.; brothers,
Marvin Snook of Yuba City, Calif., Albert Snook of Hawaii; 31 grandchildren; 61
great-grandchildren; and 24 great great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by son, Sam R. Casey; daughters, Wanda Blankenship and Joyce Brady; great-grandson, Mavrick
Werner; and brothers, Walter Snook, Lester Snook, Leroy Snook and Arlen Snook.
Funeral 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011, at Birzer Funeral Home,
Lyons, with Chaplain Ron Moser officiating. Burial in Chase
Springdale Cemetery, Chase.
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2012, Chase, Rice Co., KS, Obituary
The Hutchinson News, (KS) - June 23, 2012
Dora A. Holliday, 74, died June 21, 2012, at Hutchinson Regional
Medical Center [Reno Co., KS]. She was born May 12, 1938, in Pawhuska,
Okla., the daughter of Samuel W. and Stella W. Snook Casey.
A longtime Chase resident, she was a homemaker and a 1956 graduate
of Chase High School. Her memberships included: Assembly of God of Lyons, VFW
Auxiliary, former Chase #401 USD School Board member
and former Election Board member. She was an active gardener and a caregiver
her whole life. On July 29, 1956, she married Alton C. "Buddy"
Holliday in Schohaire County, NY. He died March 19, 2004.
Survivors include: son, Larry and Debbie Holliday of Lincoln; two
daughters, Valerie and James Shultz of Chase and Cindy and Jim Steffan of
Lyons; brother, Lawrence M. Casey of Hutchinson; six sisters: special sister
and best friend, Jeanie and Woody May of Oberlin, Sharon Stahl, Karen Saunders,
both of Plainville, Elizabeth Rinehart of Cache, Okla., Mary Brady of Chase,
and Betty Collins of Lyons; seven grandchildren, Justin Holliday, Tiffany Webb,
Nicole Samuelson, Leslie Link, Tenelle Nuest, Jessica Andrews and Melissa
Steffan; six great-grandchildren, Justice Holliday, Avrey Holliday, Jett
Samuelson, Treven Webb, Kyiah Samuelson and Treten Nuest.
She was preceded in death by brother, Sam R. Casey; and two sisters, Joyce Brady and Wanda Blankenship.
Funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, June 25, 2012, at Birzer
Funeral Home, Lyons, with Chaplain Reta Joy Campbell officiating. Burial in Lyons Municipal Cemetery, Lyons.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Lyons, Rice
Co., KS, Obituary
The Hutchinson News, (KS) Date: June 13, 2015
Karen Simonson, 76, passed away June 12, 2015. She was born May 28,
1939, in El Dorado, the son of Stanley and Hilma Hackler Braman.
Survivors: sister, Noema Conner of Lyons; brother, Stanley Braman
of Lawrence; six nieces and nephews.
Graveside Service 3 p.m. Tuesday at Blankenship Cemetery, Rosalia, Kan.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Rooks
+2017, Plainville, Rooks
Co., KS, Obituary
The Hays Daily News, (KS) - June 5, 2017
Betty Lou Collins, 80, Plainville, formerly of Lyons, died
Saturday, June 3, 2017, at Red Bud Village, Plainville. She was born Feb. 10,
1937, in Pawhuska, Okla., to Sam and Stella Snook Casey.
She attended Chase High School. She was a member of the Assembly of
God Church, Lyons and Plainville, and Pink Ladies at the former Hadley Regional
Medical Center in Hays. She was a homemaker.
She married John B. Collins on Feb. 14, 1981, in Ellis. He preceded in her death March 20, 2006. She was preceded in
death by her parents; two daughters, Debbie Tolliver and Janie Sneath; a
brother, Sam Casey; and four sisters,
Wanda Blankenship, Dora Holliday, Joyce Brady, and Sharon
Stahl.
Survivors include a son, Gene Sneath, Plainville; a daughter,
Sherry and Dan Clopine, Springfield, Mo.; a brother, Lawrence Casey,
Hutchinson; four sisters, Mary Brady, Chase, Elizabeth Rinehart, Miami, Okla.,
Karen Saunders, Plainville, and Jeanie May, McPherson; four grandchildren,
Ashleigh Meyer, Matt Clopine, Sam Sneath and Sara Sneath; and seven
great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Lyons Municipal
Cemetery.
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Saline
+2016, Salina, Saline Co., KS, Obituary
The Salina Journal, (KS) - January 12, 2016
Cherryl K. (Blankenship) Deghand, 71, of Salina, passed away Friday, Jan.
8, 2016. She was born Nov. 5, 1944, in Clarksville, Ark., the daughter of the
late Robert L. and LaVonne
(Canrobert) Blankenship.
Cherryl was an avid doll collector and loved cats, especially her
companion Leonardo, an 18-year-old cat who would sit on the arm of her chair
and join her. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading.
Survivors include her husband, Paul "Bud," of the home;
children, Craig Deghand, of Salina, and Michelle Thiem, of North Platte, Neb.; brother, Jerry Blankenship, of Topeka; sister, Tammy Blankenship, of Topeka; grandchild, Danielle Ceder, of
Columbus, Neb.; and great-grandchild, Jackson Ceder.
A rosary service will be at 9 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, at St.
Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Salina, with
memorial service following at 9:30 a.m. Inurnment will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in
Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Topeka.
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Sedgwick
2013, Cheney, Sedgwick Co., KS, Obituary
Published in The Wichita Eagle from June 19 to
June 20, 2013
Delano Henry Roberts, 101, retired Boeing machinist, passed away
June 18, 2013, at the Cheney Golden Age Home. He was born at Chanute, Kan., on
April 8, 1912. He married Henrietta Jones from Enterprise, Kan., on May 28,
1936, at Ava, Mo.
He is survived by Stuart Roberts, Craig Roberts, Janeen Roberts
Long; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild;
sister, Leah Moore of Eagle, Idaho; many relatives in Idaho and Washington
area, Arizona and South Missouri.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Henrietta Roberts; son,
Darrell Roberts; daughter-in-law, Jan Roberts; grandson, Brett Roberts;
great-grandson, Kenny James; son-in-law,
Ray Blankenship; Delano's parents, John and Golda Roberts;
brother, Ivan Roberts and wife, Roxy; sister, Doris and husband, Richard
Pinckney; Dick Stevens and daughter, Brenda.
Service 10 a.m. Friday, Steps of Life Adventist Church, 9330
Prairie Meadows Cir., Wichita. Graveside service 1
p.m. Friday, Fairview Cemetery, Cheney.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Cheney, Sedgwick Co., KS, Obituary
The Hutchinson News, (KS) - October 26, 2013
Craig L. Roberts, 71, owner of Craig Roberts Co., passed away Oct.
23, 2013. He was born Jan. 12, 1942, to Delano and Henrietta Roberts at
Solomon, Kan.
Craig and family moved to Cheney as a child and he spent most of
his lifetime living and working in Cheney and surrounding area, where he
operated his business. He will forever be remembered for his strong work ethic,
his honesty and integrity, and a caring demeanor toward friends and family.
Craig is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Carolyn; children,
Amy (Matt) Hotmar and Brian (Mendi) Roberts; step daughter, Barbara (Mike)
DeBey; brother, Stuart Roberts; sister, Janeen (Gene) Long; five grandchildren
and two step-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Delano and Henrietta
Roberts; brother, Darrell Roberts; sisters-in-law, Jan Roberts and Judy
Roberts; and brother-in-law, Ray Blankenship.
Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Wulf-Ast mortuary, Garden
Plain. Graveside service will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Cheney.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Clearwater, Sedgwick
Co., KS, Obituary
The Wichita Eagle, (KS) - January 30, 2018
Kimberly D. Stitzer-Taylor Blasi, of Clearwater, died peacefully at
age 49 after a long battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her family and
friends in Wichita, Kansas.
How she lived is more important, than how Kim died. Kim, a believer
in Christ Jesus, lived to serve the elderly, the disabled, the terminally ill
and the discarded. She worked as a professional care-giver at Clearwater
nursing home that primarily served the elderly, including Veterans. Her
people-skills, professionalism and empathy for her clients left a legacy of
grateful families too numerous to count. Kim earned the right to hear other
people';s stories and she responded with wisdom and
angelic empathy, even while she struggled to breathe. Her speciality was
recognizing and honoring those who were often discarded by our society. Kim
wore many hats with distinction - Christian, counselor, mother, professional
care-giver, Community Pillar, citizen, sister and daughter. Even though she
desperately fought to live, death for Kim was a release from pain and
suffering. She relished in the sweet expectation of meeting our Lord - face to
face. She said, "when I get over this, I'm never gonna lay down again.";
She is survived by daughters, Megan and Molly Blasi of the home;
parents, Jim and Esther Taylor of Elmer, MO; sisters, Sherry (Pat) Davidson, Patty (David) Blankenship, Robin Potts, Brandy (Keith) Smith, Bobbie Burnett; brother, COL.
Richard (Chiara) Stitzer and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Services will be at 10am, Thurs, at the Clearwater Church of
Christ.
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2017, Haysville, Sedgwick
Co., KS, Obituary
The Wichita Eagle, (KS) - January 25, 2017
James LeRoy Tabor, passed away peacefully,
January 22, 2017, at the age of 74.
Retired from Mazak, the owner of Tabor's
Machine Tool Repair, and a master of all trades. Back in the day, you could catch Tabor
dragging Douglas in his Poppy Red '58 Corvette, known for its dramatic tilt and
big fat tires. Recently, he could be seen cruising to car shows with Sherry,
his wife of 18 years. Clever and ornery, his favorite prank was a quarter glued
to the floor of his shop. Tabor loved his family dearly, was proud of his
children, and will be deeply missed by all.
He is preceded by his parents, Oscar and Isadora Tabor.
James is survived by his wife, Sherry; daughters, Aimee (Jennifer
Schierlman) Tabor, and Jamie (Eric) Schmidt and their children, Arora and West;
sisters, Delores Ellison and Sheryle Burns; stepchildren, Adrienne (Damon) Schimming, Clarissa Johnson and Kerry (Lori) Blankenship, as
well as their families.
Mass of the Christian Burial 10 a.m. Friday, January 27, 2017, at
St. Cecilia Catholic Church, 1912 W. Grand Ave, Haysville, KS 67060. Burial
will follow at Resthaven Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Kechi, Sedgwick Co., KS, Obituary
Published in The Wichita Eagle from February 14
to February 15, 2013
Kechi - LaDene Iona
Blankenship, died in her home
surrounded by her immediate family February 12, 2013 after a short but brutal
bout with pancreatic cancer. She was born September 18, 1942 in the small rural
town of Hardtner, Kansas, the daughter of Hillmon and Aline Cargill.
Both proceeded her in death as did her
only brother Colin. LaDene grew up on a ranch near Medicine Lodge, Kansas and
started her schooling in a proverbial one room school. When the school closed,
she transferred to the Medicine Lodge school system. After graduating from high
school she enrolled at WSU which was the beginning of her lifelong residency in
the Wichita area. She broke off her studies to enter the work force. It would
not be until 1997 when she was able to resume classes and graduate from WSU.
She was a secretary in Lear Jet marketing department during the very early days
of the program where she would work with and eventually marry her future
husband Stan. Later she obtained her brokers license to
sell real estate and worked for the Anita Frey Real Estate Company. After the
huge hail storm that hit Wichita in 1992, she joined Mid-States Insurance Adjusters
where she became an adjuster. Then in 1998 Automated Aircraft Tooling, Inc. the
family business was growing and needed someone to manage the administrative
side. A role she relished and continued almost up until the time of her death. LaDene
enjoyed an active life and traveled extensively with her husband including a
1981 trip to the still primitive China via a Learjet aircraft. In 2007 at the
age of 65 they took up scuba diving and she accumulated nearly 150 dives in
Eygpt, Fiji, Indonesia and many of the best dive sites in the Western
Caribbean. But most of all she enjoyed decorating and gardening in the dream
home they designed and built in the year 2000.
She is survived by her husband
of 39 years, Stan, their son Jay, Wichita, her son Ky Chain his wife April
Lucas, grandson Fabian Chain and granddaughter Ara all living in Austin, Texas.
Two daughters- in-law Paula Andrews, Stoke-On-Trent,
England, and Renee Warstler, Wichita. Also surviving, sister
Dovie, brother-in-law Ray both of Isabel, Kansas and sister-in-law Ann of
Medicine Lodge, Kansas.
Funeral service is 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16 at Resthaven Mortuary.
Graveside service is 4 p.m. at Mumford Cemetery in Nashville, KS.
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+2012, Maize, Sedgwick Co., KS, Obituary
Published in The Wichita Eagle on February 22,
2012
Blankenship, Janice Lee, 52, Maize USD 266 teacher, passed away February 16, 2012.
She was a member of KNEA, the Sedgwick County Zoo, K-State Grad and
an Olympiad Coach who loved gardening, antiques, bicycling, bird watching and
science, enjoying some of these with her family and three beloved dogs: Quincy,
Lady and Macy.
She was preceded in death by father, Theodore "Ted" Lee
Dittemore.
Survivors are her husband,
Guy Blankenship; daughters,
Ashley, Elise and Anna; grandchildren, Amaya and Liam; mother, Donna Dittemore;
mother-in-law, Stefanie Sampson (James Taylor); father-in-law, Jan (Patti) Blankenship;
and brother, William "Bill" Dittemore.
Services to be held at 4:00 pm Friday,
February 24 at Pathways Church.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Guy W. Blankenship – b.16Sep1962 - Junction City, KS: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2M64-DMR
Relatives - Anna Blankenship, Ashley L. Blankenship, Brenda S.
Blankenship, Dennis Duane Black, Elise S. Blankenship, Janice L. Blankenship,
Laurel Elizabeth Black, Robbie Dougl Cohens, Shunda Black
2017, Valley Center, Sedgwick Co., KS, Obituary
The Wichita Eagle, (KS) - August 22, 2017
Helen B. Claycomb passed away on August 18, 2017 at Lakepoint in El
Dorado. Her life began on August 30, 1927, the daughter of William E. and
Bessie E. (Young) Eastin in Beaumont, KS.
Helen graduated El Dorado High School and attended Wichita Business
College. She was united in marriage to Calvin Claycomb on December 15, 1946.
She loved her family, enjoyed canning at the end of the gardening season, loved
cooking family holiday dinners and attending luncheons with the SRS retired
women on Fridays. Helen retired with 20 plus years of service at Social Rehab
Services.
Helen is preceded in death by her husband, Calvin; brother Jack Eastin and her parents.
Her loving family includes her sons Keith Claycomb of El Dorado and
Rick Claycomb of Beaumont.
Friends may gather with the family from 10-11 am on Weds, August 23
where a graveside service will be held at 11 at Blankenship Cemetery in Rosalia.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS, Obituary
The Wichita Eagle, (KS) - March 31, 2011
Williamson, Vincil
A. "Billie", 97, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2011. Visitation with
the family will be 9-10 a.m., Saturday, April 2, with service following at 10
a.m., both at Downing & Lahey Mortuary East. Interment will follow in the
Greenwich Cemetery.
Billie was born
December 28, 1913, in Reeds, MO. On July 24, 1937, she married Clarence
"Bud" Williamson in Wichita. She worked for many years for the Gas
Service Company, and then for pediatrician Dr. Don Robinson.
Billie was preceded
in death by her husband, Bud, and by siblings, Charles Blankenship, Freda O'Brien, Chestene
Smith and Harold Gene
Blankenship.
Survivors: sons, Keith and Roger (Diana) of Wichita; sister, Hope Sepa (Bob) and niece, Linda Sepa, all of Kellogg, ID; nephew, John
Kasenberg (Elizabeth) of Wichita; grandchildren, Randy Williamson (Hattie);
step-grandchild, Greg Hanlon; great-grandchildren, Gavin and Gabriel Williamson
and numerous great-nieces and nephews.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS, Obituary
The Wichita Eagle, (KS) - October 2, 2011
Moncrief, Martha Faye, 56, passed away Thursday, September 29,
2011. Memorial service 2:00 Tuesday, Vineyard Church of
Wichita.
Preceded in death by father, Delbert H. Moncrief,
sister-in-law, Denise L. Moncrief and great-niece,
Isabella N. Blankenship.
Survivors: mother, Mary F. Moncrief; siblings, Waverly W. (Donna)
Moncrief, Alta L. (Bruce) Carte, Carolyn E. (Perry) Joyce, Howard W. (JoAnn)
Moncreif, Joseph M. (Rene) Moncrief and Lavone R. (Garland) Deavers; 15 nieces
and nephews, 31 great and 5 great-great nieces and nephews.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS, Obituary
The Wichita Eagle, (KS) - November 15, 2011
Burrow, Donald Keith "Red," 82, was called home by Jesus
Christ, his Lord and Savior and eternal fishing buddy on Nov. 11, 2011. He
proudly served in the US Army and as Honor Guard to Gen. Douglas MacArthur in
Tokyo. He was also a member of the military police. He retired from Cessna
after 35 years of service as a tool and die marker and
jig builder. He dearly loved his family and the outdoors, especially fishing.
He was a man of great patience, love and humor.
A Memorial service has been scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Sat., Nov.
19th at Church of the Savior 875 Spaulding.
He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Jeannene of the
home; sons, Kevin (Denise) of Wichita, David of Seattle, WA and daughter Susan
Monette of Wichita, 8 grandchildren and 7 gr. grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents George and Theresa Eudora
Jones Blankenship and infant
son, Michael Douglas.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS, Obituary
The Wichita Eagle, (KS) - January 11, 2012
Annabelle May Smith, 85, retired teacher, passed away on Jan. 8,
2012. She was born in Westbrook, Minn. on May 22, 1926 to Oren and Gladys
"Faulkner" Wilson. On June 4, 1955 she married Ivan Smith and they
enjoyed one another's company for 56 and one half years.
Survivors include husband, Ivan; brothers, Curtis, Mike and Leo
Wilson; sister, Erma Olsen and many nieces, nephews and other family and
friends.
Visitation and the funeral services will be held at the Temple
Baptist Church with the visitation at 12:00 P.M. till service time at 1:00 P.M.
with the Reverend Ron Jones officiating. Internment will follow at the Blankenship Cemetery in Rosalia, Kan.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS, Obituary
The Wichita Eagle, (KS) - May 22, 2012
Orien Walker Tanner, 98, passed away May 18, 2012 at Via Christi
St. Teresa Campus in Wichita. Orien was a longtime resident of Moline, Kan.
Orien was born Aug. 10, 1913 near Leeds, Kan. in Chautauqua County to Joseph
Henry and Bertha Lois (Miller) Hill.
She attended Ebenezer Rural School. She graduated from Moline High
School in 1932. On Feb. 12, 1934, she married Damain Phillip Walker and lived
on the family farm until his death March 7, 1972. On Nov. 28, 1986, she married
Maynard Blair Tanner and moved to his home in Moline. In 2007, they moved to
Park West Plaza in Wichita, where he passed away April 24, 2010. Orien was a
member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and St. Mary's Altar Society. She was also
a member of the Ladies American Legion. For several years she was a volunteer
for the Friendship Meals all in Moline.
She is survived by sons, Bill Walker and wife, Barbara of Kingman,
Ariz., Earl Joe Walker and wife, Shirl of Shawnee, Kan., Phil Walker and wife,
Margaret of Wichita; daughters, Loreta Ryan and husband, Richard, Beth Llafet
and husband, Kent, Margie Dunn all of Kansas City, Mo., Marlene Edgington and
husband, Jim of Wichita; step children,
Jim Tanner and wife, Norma, Janet Mueller and husband, Walter, Joan Blankenship; 25 grandchildren; numerous step grandchildren;
46 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral Mass 11 a.m. Thursday, May 24, both at St. Mary's Catholic
Church, Moline; burial will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Moline.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Wichita, Sedgwick
Co., KS, Obituary
Published in The Wichita Eagle from March 21 to
March 22, 2013
Darrel D. Moore, 79, retired Cessna tool and die builder, passed
March 19, 2013.
Preceded in death by his wife, Carol Moore; sons, Delmar and Brad
Moore.
Survivors include daughters, Karma (Tim) Onstott, Jeannie (John) Frye,
Meredith (Kenny) Helton, Joleen (Kim) Blankenship; brothers, Don and Weck Moore.
Graveside Service 1 p.m. Friday, at Maize
Park Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Wichita,
Sedgwick Co., KS,
Obituary
Published in The Wichita Eagle on September 15,
2013
Leona C. Stroud, 91, passed away quietly at her home on Sept. 11,
2013. She was born January 26, 1922 northwest of Eureka, KS to Chris and Lena
Evenson.
Leona grew up in a small house on a 160 acre farm and it was a busy
home as she was the youngest of 10 children. When she arrived her mom had a
midwife as the doctor was away and she weighed 11 pounds. She attended Highland
School all 8 grades, Eureka High School and Wichita Business College. She got a
job at Beechcraft as a file clerk and was one of the first Beech Guardettes.
Beech had a big layoff so she had to get a job quick. She got a job in 1945 as
dispatcher for the Wichita Fire Dept. This gentleman started hanging around so
the chief told him to become a fireman and she ended up marrying him Francis
Stroud in 1948. Man and wife couldn't work in the same dept. so guess who had
to look for another job, which was our 3 daughters
Linda, Brenda and Tammy. She worked at Ginger's Boutique on West Kellogg until
the tornado took it away. After that she looked after her 102 year old sister
Lida who lived at the Masonic Home.
She was active in her daughters' school receiving a Life Membership
in P.T.A. holding offices all those years. She was in the Ladies Firefighter Auxiliary,
E.H.U., The 59ers, Las Madress Club, Hobby Club,
Living Today Sunday School and Recycled Teenagers. She enjoyed teaching crafts
at the extension office. She had many joyful trips and wonderful memories of
all her friends and club activities. She enjoyed all the people that made her
life so happy and fulfilling. She will be deeply missed and always remembered.
Preceded in death by her husband Francis in
1984, all her brothers Otis, Leonard, Charley, Oscar and all her sisters Lida
Moreland, Jennie Turner, Ora Stovall, Louise Hamby and Fern Wernli.
She leaves behind to cherish
her memories Linda (Miles) Blankenship of Wichita, Brenda (Dave) Robinson of Round Lake, IL, Tammy
(Rick) Broadbent of Hooker, OK; grandchildren Jeremiah, Danielle, Audrey, Justin
(Dawn), Eve, Jake, Nikki; great-grandson Tyler.
Funeral service 10 a.m. Monday, Glenn Park
Christian Church.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013,
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS, Obituary
Published in The Wichita Eagle on Dec. 3, 2013
Ila Jean Coy, age
86, retired Boeing Company employee, passed away Monday, December 2, 2013.
Funeral Service 2 PM Thursday, at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd.,
Derby.
Jean is preceded in death by her parents, Roscoe
& Lola Blankenship,
husband, Gerald; daughter, Dee Ann Stenzel; brother, Wilbur
Blankenship; sister, Ozelle
Kitts; and great-grandson, Adam Stiener.
Survivors: daughters, Debbie Leinmiller (Lloyd), Wichita; Connie
Unkel (Kevin), Wichita; grandchildren, David Unkel (Chris), Shannon Brydges (Shane),
Brett Leinmiller, Aaron Leinmiller (Valori), Jessica Ragsdale (Jason), Tasha
Wessel (Bob) and Jill Schaben (Travis); great-grandchildren, T.J., Shae, Hanna,
Thomas, Darcy, Adilaide, Madiline, Addox, Emily, Raegan, Lexie and Kaitlyn.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Wichita, Sedgwick Co.,
KS, Obituary
http://www.cozinememorial.com/obituary.php?id=1552
Ralph Lee Funk, 86, retired U.S. Postal Carrier, died January 2,
2014.
Funeral Services, 10:30 am, Monday, Jan. 6,
at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway.
Ralph is preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Mildred Funk;
and sister, Lucille Allen.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Ida; daughters, Gwen (Charlie) Moyer and Janet (Gary) Blankinship both of Wichita; a very special friend,
Randy Owen of Wichita; brothers, Glenferd (Edythe) of McPherson and Robert
(Wanda) Funk of Wichita; grandchildren, Kara (Paul) Starling, Ryan (Cynthia)
Chaney, and Brynn (James) Webb; eight great-grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014,
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS, Obituary
Published in The Wichita Eagle from June 3 to
June 4, 2014
Sandra K. Medley, 60, passed away May 31, 2014. She is preceded in
death by father, Louis Burdue; mother,
Julie Blankenship; sister, Sherry Dixon; aunt, Rose Burdue;
and niece, Sierra Brooks.
Sandra is survived by husband, Rick Medley; children, Erick Medley
and Erin Medley; brother, Steve (Trish) Burdue; uncle, Bob Burdue; nieces, Nina
(Tim) Gray and Norma Dixon; and great-nephews, Deyton Peterson, Seoul Peterson,
Cody Brooks, Skyler Gray, Donovan Gray, and Kody Gray.
The memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 4, at
Resthaven Mortuary Chapel.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Wichita, Sedgwick
Co., KS, Obituary
http://www.legacy.com/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=171357463
Blankenship, Robert E. "Bob", 87, retired Truck Driver, passed away
Friday, June 6, 2014.
Memorial Services, 10:00 am, Saturday,
Broadway Mortuary.
Proceeded in death by parents, George and Iva Blankenship and
daughter, Kyral Sue Pinkerton.
Survivors include his grandson, Jason Pinkerton;
great-grandchildren, Alex and Courtney Pinkerton; his friend, Merlin Bullard
and his family and many cousins.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Wichita, Sedgwick
Co., KS, Obituary
The Wichita Eagle, (KS) Date: June 18, 2014
Robert E. "Bob," Blankenship, 87, retired Truck Driver, passed
away Friday, June 6, 2014.
Memorial Services 10 a.m. Saturday, Broadway Mortuary.
Preceded in death by parents, George and Iva Blankenship;
and daughter, Kyral Sue Cowans.
Survivors include his grandson, Jason Pinkerton;
great-grandchildren, Alex and Courtney Pope; his friend, Merlin Bullard and his
family; and many cousins.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS, Obituary
William R. Stapleton, 59, former truck driver for Harrison
Trucking, peacefully passed away Dec. 1, 2014.
William is preceded in death by his parents John and Orva Belle
Stapleton,
William is survived by his wife, Sharon Stapleton; children, Terri (Gary) Blankenship and
Tony (Nicki) Stapleton; grandchildren, Cassandra, Zachary, and Kage Dean,
William, Shawn and Conor Stapleton; great-grandchildren, Isabella, and
Leonardo, and sisters, Loretta Mustion and Karen Eaton.
William was a NASCAR and Kansas City Chief fan. William enjoyed
tinkering on his mowers and scooters, taking trips with his grandchildren and
watching them drive in his yard. He was a loving husband, father, and
grandfather. He will be missed.
Memorial Service will be held 6:00 p.m. Dec. 5th, 2014 at Advantage
Funeral home 4408 W. Central Ave. Wichita, Kansas.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS, Obituary
The Wichita Eagle, (KS) Date: December 4, 2014
Bertha Louise Houser, 93, passed away in Dayton, [Montgomery
Co.,] Ohio on Tuesday,
Dec. 2, 2014.
She is preceded by her husband, Thomas Mitchell Houser (2003).
She was a beautiful wife and a wonderful mother to her four children, Virginia (Richard) Blankinship, Thomas
Houser Jr., Barbara (Dick) Flack, and Mary Oliver. And a
loving grandmother to her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Those who knew her best, recognized her as
a very bright, hard-working, fair-minded, even-tempered woman who would do what
she could to help her friends and family. Her meals and baked goods were a big
hit with everyone who was lucky enough to partake. Her family would scramble to
sit next to her for the best back scratches ever! She was so appreciative to
all of those who gave her comfort and care in her final years and she never
failed to thank them. We will miss her beautiful smile, her sense of humor and
her sweet caring nature.
Service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014, at Old Mission
Mortuary, 3424 E. 21st, Wichita.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS, Obituary
Published in Morning Sun on Mar. 18, 2015
William Edward Johnson was born February 5, 1932 in Pittsburg, KS,
to Clarence Edward Johnson and Elizabeth Pearl (Smith) Johnson. William passed
away on March 15, 2015 at Robert Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita.
Bill attended grade school, junior high & 2 years of high
school in Pratt, KS, and then graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1950. He
attended Iola Jr. College for 1 year before enlisting in the Marine Corps in July,
1951. Bill served as a Marine Corporal in Dog Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th
Regiment, 1st Marine Division. D25 (the most decorated
marine division of all time). He was combat wounded twice in Korea & Purple
Heart Recipient. After his return from Korea in 1954, he was stationed at
Alameda Naval Air station & later came to WSU on a football scholarship and
studied Mechanical Engineering. At WSU, he met Joan Verlene Joy and they were
married on June 24, 1962, in Shreveport, Louisiana. They had five children.
He worked as an Industrial Engineer at Boeing in Wichita and at
Rohr Aircraft in Chula Vista, CA. The family bought a farm near Douglass that
was home to all 5 children from 1962-1975. Bill took up farming as a
"hobby" and soon Cattle and Haying took over as his main occupation.
In 1976, the family moved to Rosalia, KS where they operated Flinthills Trading
Post. Bill's love of horses was a constant passion throughout his life.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Clarence S.
Johnson and two sisters Margaret (Peggy) Summitt and Connie Unruh.
Bill is survived by his wife, Joan, of the home in Wichita. His 5
children: Belinda Atteberry (Scott) of Derby, Bill Johnson (Joy) of Norton,
Mark Johnson (Lisa) of Marion, Lisa Birden of Lebanon, IN and Debbie Hill
(Travis) of Cedar Vale. 14 Grandchildren: Eric, Kelli, Kaylee, Brooke, Colten,
Ali, Hanna, Brianna, Skylar, Lexi, Heather, Jarrett, Ryan and Seth. And, 3
Great-Grandchildren: Kruz, Noah and Adalyn.
His family will gather with friends on Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at
Carlson Funeral Home where his funeral service will be held on Thursday at 10
a.m. led by Pastor Wayne Handle. He will be laid to rest in Blankenship Cemetery, Rosalia.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS, Obituary
http://www.downingandlahey.com/sitemaker/sites/DOWNIN1/obit.cgi?user=89874242_VBlankenshipJr
Valgene Charles Blankenship, Jr., 62, died Saturday, April 18, 2015. No Services.
Preceded in death by his parents, Valgene
“Val” Blankenship, Sr. and Vada I. Blankenship.
Survived by his children,
Megan (Zach) Stanek of Topeka, Kelsey (Jason) Ameigh of Ottawa, KS, Chad (Alissa) Boyce of Medicine
Lodge; 6 grandchildren; sister, Sherry (Boyd) Ray of Augusta; nephews, Shawn (Meredith) Miller, Travis
(Misty) Miller; niece, Mindie (Ryan) Paget; 5 great-nieces; 5 great-nephews.
Downing & Lahey East Mortuary.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Wichita, Sedgwick
Co., KS, Obituary
Published in The Wichita Eagle on June 23, 2015
Pauline M. (Poyzer) Botkin, 88, a former elementary school
substitute teacher, went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 20, 2015.
Preceded in death by her parents, John and Olive
Papez; and brother, Donald Papez.
In her marriage to Ivan Schneider of 30 years were born Paul
Schneider and Joyce Cochran, who survive her.
She was fortunate to have found love and companionship when she
married Richard (Dick) Botkin in 1977, who preceded
her in death in 1992. She married Dwight Poyzer in 1995, and they celebrated 17
years of love and friendship prior to his death in 2011.
Survivors include: children, Paul Schneider, Joyce (Stan) Cochran,
Richanne Hackley and Mary Francis (Leonard) Weilert; grandchildren, Brenda (Michael) Basgall, Scott (Lesley) Cochran, Stephanie Blankenship, Michelle (Buddy) Sharp, Marlena (Andrew)
Aitken and Stanton Hackley; as well as many loving great-grandchildren; and
extended family members.
Funeral Service 10 a.m. Wednesday, both at
Broadway Mortuary.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Wichita, Sedgwick
Co., KS, Obituary
Published in The Wichita Eagle on Oct. 31, 2015
Patsy C. Blankenship,
76, Homemaker, passed peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday,
October 27, 2015.
Patsy is survived by her son,
Gary (Terri) Blankenship; 6 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and sister, Sue
(Roy) Arnett.
A celebration of Patsy's life will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday,
November 1, 2015, at the home of her son.
Baker Funeral Home, Wichita Chapel.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS, Obituary
The Wichita Eagle, (KS) - February 21, 2016
JoAnn L. Venable, 83 [1933], retired Woolworths Bookkeeper, passed away Friday,
February 19, 2016.
Funeral Service 10 a.m. Monday, both at the
Broadway Mortuary.
Preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and
Merle Blankenship; husband,
Ralph Venable; sisters, Darlyne Lorett and Lucille DeMoss; and an infant brother.
Survivors include her children, Margie (David) Bridwell, Daniel
(Jodi) Venable, Diana (Sam) Hanley and Pamela Clark; 13 grandchildren; and 25
great-grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS, Obituary
http://www.downingandlahey.com/?pagetype=obitlink&obit_id=1752754
Paul G. Cook, 79, Wichita Public School teacher, passed away
Thursday, February 25, 2016.
Service, 10 a.m., Saturday, March 5,
Pathway Church in Goddard.
Preceded in death by parents, Fred and Inez Cook; sister, Freda
Nimmo, all formerly of Sallisaw, OK.
Survivors: wife, Sandra S. Cook; son and daughter-in-law, Larry P.
and Jacqueline M. Cook of Goddard; grandchildren
and spouses, Amber K. and Wade
Blankenship of Goddard, Kacie
N. and Garrett Schoenthaler of Douglass, Stephen L. and Cailin Burns of Colwich,
Tyler P. Cook and Cody G. Cook of Wichita, Dakota J. Cook and Cade A. Cook of
Goddard; great-grandchildren, Kayleigh M. Blankenship, Blake A. Schoenthaler, Brendon P. and
Leighton R. Burns and Noah P. Cook.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Wichita, Sedgwick
Co., KS, Obituary
Published in The Wichita Eagle on May 22, 2016
Ralph George Thowe, 82, retired Dan's Heating and Cooling, went to be with the Lord on May 18, 2016. He was
born to George and Laura (Schreiber) Thowe in Alma, Kansas.
Survived by his sister, Grace Hanser and extended family.
Preceded by his wife, Susan Thowe; parents; sisters, Esther Socha and Helen Blankenship.
Graveside 2 p.m. Monday, May 23, at Kechi
Township Cemetery, Wichita. www.bakerfhvc.com
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS, Obituary
Published in The Wichita Eagle on June 12, 2016
Virgil Lee Harmon, 80 [1936], passed away on June 8, 2016.
Virgil was preceded in death by his wife, Cleta Harmon; parents,
Claude V. and Nellie Harmon; brother, Bill Harmon.
He is survived by his significant other, Marilyn Maneely; children, Vincent (Victoria) Harmon, Stacy (Randy) Blankenship, Pamela
Harmon; significant other's son, Darrell Maneely; siblings, Patty Oyler, Betty
Harmon, Vernon Harmon; faithful dog, Nina Rose.
Memorial Service at 2 p.m. Saturday, June
18, at the Living Word Christian Church, 201 N. Derby, Derby, KS.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Wichita, Sedgwick
Co., KS, Obituary
Published in The Wichita Eagle from Oct. 23 to
Oct. 24, 2016
Cheri Blankinship-Wagle, 48 [1968], loving wife and mother with a big, beautiful smile,
passed away Thursday, October 20, 2016.
Cheri earned a Bachelor's Degree in Communications from Wichita
State University. Cheri was a gracious host and loved serving others. She was
sweet, kind and fun loving. Everyone that knew Cheri loved her and she loved
them.
Preceded in death by her father, Lary Lee
Blankinship, Sr.
Survived by her husband, Tony Wagle; children, Andrew, Aaron,
Victoria and Adam Wagle, all of the home; mother,
Dixie Blankinship; brother,
Lee (Sandra) Blankinship; numerous nieces and nephews.
Rosary will be at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 25, 2016, at Downing
& Lahey East Mortuary. Funeral Service will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday,
October 26, 2016, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Larry Lee
Blankenship – b.14Jul1942 - Wellington, KS: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2MX7-FZ1
Relatives -
Dixie R. Blankenship, Jr. Lary L. Blankinship, Lary L. Blankinship, Lary Lee
Blankinship Jr, Sandra Blankinship.
+2017, Wichita, Sedgwick
Co., KS, Obituary
The Kansas City Star, (MO) - May 24, 2017
Mary Teegarden Blankenship Hutchinson, 90, of Wichita, KS, passed away May 21, 2017. Mary was
born Dec. 23, 1926, in Kansas City, MO, to the late Milton and Lillie (Lohman)
Teegarden.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Rev. Charles
O. Blankenship and Riley C.
Hutchinson, sisters, Wilma Conley, Peggy Hutchinson, and brothers, LeeRoy
Teegarden, Milton Teegarden Jr.
Survivors include brother, Jim Teegarden, son, Milton Paul
Blankenship of New York City, daughter, Diniece Warlick of Wichita, step daughter, Joyce Gray of Cameron MO, five grandchildren,
and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral service 2 p.m. Thursday May 25, at White Chapel Funeral
Home & Memorial Gardens, Gladstone, MO. Internment White Chapel Memorial
Gardens.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Wichita, Sedgwick
Co., KS, Obituary
Published in The Wichita Eagle on July 30, 2017
Blanche Murray Blackwelder, died July 25,
2017, just one-month short of her 99th birthday. She was born August 21, 1918
in Isabel, Kansas to Edith
Lorraine Blankenship and Ruben
DeForest Murray.
She graduated from Isabel High School and cosmetology school in
Wichita.
Blanche worked for the Bi-County Health Department, Eldorado, KS,
enjoyed serving as president of the Federated Club, president of the Women's
Society of the Methodist Church, working in her church, playing bridge,
reading, word puzzles and visiting with friends and family. Blanche lived at
Georgetown Retirement Complex in Wichita, KS for 10 years and lived the past 5
years at Peace of Mind in Wichita, KS.
She had seven siblings, Ollie Armstrong, Louella Wehling, Ada Mae
Bush, Mary Martha Murray, Geneva Morley, Juanita and Earl Dwayne. On April 11,
1939, she was married to Max William Blackwelder. During their marriage they
lived in Newton, Marion, Augusta and Wichita, Kansas. Two children were born to
this union, Jan Beth and Murray Max.
She was preceded in death by her husband, mother, father, sisters,
and brother.
She leaves two children Jan Beth Ensminger of McKinney, TX and
Murray Max Blackwelder (Diane) of Parkville, MO.; 3 grandsons, Kurt Allen
Eckstrom (Jennifer) of Allen, TX, Brett Wilson Blackwelder (Alisha) of Kansas
City, MO, and Karsten Max Blackwelder (Tara) of San Antonio, TX and 3
great-grandsons, Henry, Gavin Max, and Braxton.
Graveside service will be at 11:00 on August 1, 2017, at the
Lakeview Cemetery, 12100 E. 13th Street. Wichita, KS
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Wichita, Sedgwick
Co., KS, Obituary
Published in The Wichita Eagle on Oct. 11, 2017
John "Duke" Kyle Blankenship, 29, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 1, 2017,
in Colorado Springs, [El Paso Co.,] CO. He was born on November 12, 1987 in
Wichita, KS, to Coy Blankenship and Christie Blankenship-McKaig.
Duke grew up in Wichita, KS, and was involved in basketball,
baseball and football. He graduated from Goddard High School in 2006, and went
on to play football at Garden City Community College. On June 18, 2009, he
married his highs chool sweetheart, Lauren McKain. Together they have three
beautiful children. He worked for BNSF Railways for 3 years as a signal
maintainer.
Duke was preceded in death by his father, Coy
Blankenship, and grandad,
Johnny McKaig.
He is survived by his wife,
Lauren Blankenship; children,
Kyle, Hazel and Landry; parents, John and Christie McKaig of Wichita; sisters, Nichole (James)
Schisler, Casey (Jason) Conley, Jessica (Corey) Moore and Jenna McKaig; six nieces and nephews; grandparents, Floyd and Sharolyn
Drinnen, Coy Blankenship, Mona Bryan and Kay McKaig.
The funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 14, at
Pathway Church on N. Maize Rd, with a burial service immediately following at
Resthaven.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Wichita, Sedgwick
Co., KS, Obituary
http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Wesley-Blankenship&lc=4071&pid=187879426&mid=7728620
Wesley L. Blankenship, (July 3, 1936 - January 16, 2018) 81, passed away January 16,
2018.
Wesley retired as an aircraft mechanic from the Air Force 1976,
after which he was a truck driver until 1998 which he also retired from.
He was preceded in death by parents,
Gilbert and Gladys Blankenship; 3 brothers and 3 sisters.
Survived by wife of over 42 years, Elaine Blankenship;
son, Michael Eddy;
daughter, Donna (Steven) Graeff; sister,
Wanda (Glen) Hollis of Blue Springs, MO;
grandchildren, Fred, Christopher and Lisa Graeff; and 8 great-grandchildren.
Service will be 10am, Friday, January 19, 2018, at Resthaven
Mortuary.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Wichita, Sedgwick
Co., KS, Obituary
The Wichita Eagle, (KS) - January 18, 2018
Wesley Leroy Blankenship, 81, died Jan. 16, 2018.
Wesley retired as an aircraft mechanic from the Air Force 1976,
after which he was a truck driver until 1998 which he also retired from.
Preceded in death by parents, Gilbert and Gladys Blankenship; 3 brothers and 3 sisters.
Survived by wife of over 42 years, Elaine Blankenship;
son, Michael Eddy;
daughter, Donna (Steven) Graeff; sister,
Wanda (Glen) Hollis of Blue Springs, MO;
grandchildren, Fred, Christopher and Lisa Graeff; and 8 great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 10am, Fri., Jan. 19, 2018 both at
Resthaven.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Wichita, Sedgwick
Co., KS, Obituary
The Wichita Eagle, (KS) - March 29, 2018
Pamela Sue Derby-Shaffer, Pam, a loving wife, mother, grandmother,
daughter, sister, and friend, passed away March 26, 2018.
She is preceded in death by her brother Clell Solomon Sr.
She is survived by her loving husband, Gary Shaffer; two loving
children, Hannah (Noel) Adamson and Rob (Ian Blankenship)
Shaffer; and two joyful grandsons, John and Mark. Additionally, she is survived
by her parents, Frank and Jaquelyn Sue Solomon, her sister-in- law Melody Lau-Solomon, and her brother
Paul (Kim) Solomon.
The funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 31,
2018, at University Congregational Church, 9209 E. 29 th
St. N., Wichita, KS 67226.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Wichita, Sedgwick
Co., KS, Obituary
The Wichita Eagle, (KS) - May 8, 2018
Marla Jo Edwards, 63, passed away at home on May 4, 2018.
Marla is reading her favorite novel in the big library in the sky
and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by sons, Ben (Krista) and Alex (Maria); daughter, Sharman Blankenship (John); sister,
Carlene Farthing (Rayce); and nephews and nieces.
No services are planned at this time.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Sedgwick Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,
Blankenship, Mary
Bridget 101, 18Jun1909 -
21Jan2011, Wichita, Sedgwick, KS, KS-509-18-6846
Seward
2013, Liberal, Seward Co., KS, Obituary
The Hutchinson News, (KS) - March 21, 2013
June Wilson, 85, died March 14, 2013. She was born July 16, 1927,
in El Dorado, the daughter of Harry Frank and Anna Mae (Gogola) Wilson. She had
been a longtime resident of Liberal, formerly of El Dorado and Rosalia, Kan.
Survivors include: brother, Charles of South Bend, Ind.; sisters,
Marcelle Wilson and Sue Marie Wilson, of Rosalia, and Dot Vangieson of Liberal;
and many nieces and nephews.
Graveside service was Monday, March 18, 2013, at Blankenship Cemetery in Rosalia, Kan.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Liberal, Seward
Co., KS, Obituary
The Leader and Times, (Liberal, KS) - January 9, 2018
June Wilson 85, died Thursday, March 14, 2013, at Liberal Good
Samaritan Society. She was born July 16, 1927, to Harry Frank and Anna Mae
(Gogola) Wilson in El Dorado.
She graduated from El Dorado High School in 1945. She worked at the
Rock Island Railroad as a station agent for many years, until its closing. She
then worked for Pittman Grain and Elevator in Liberal and also at National Beef
Packing Company in Liberal. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. She
enjoyed bowling and was nominated bowler of the year. She also also enjoyed
growing roses and baking.
She was preceded in death by parents and one brother, Frank Wilson,
and her pet, Missy.
She is survived by one brother, Charles Wilson, South Bend, Ind.;
three sisters, Marcelle Wilson, Rosalia, Sue Marie Wilson, Rosalia, and Dot
Vangieson, Liberal; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were at 10 a.m. Monday, March 18, at the Blankenship Cemetery in Rosalia.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Liberal, Seward Co., KS, Obituary
The Hutchinson News, (KS) Date: August 7, 2015
Kaiser A. J. Carlile, age 9, died Aug. 2, 2015, at Via Christi –
St. Francis, Wichita, [Sedgwick
Co., KS]. He was born April 21, 2006, in Liberal, the son of Chad Carlile
and Gayle Glenn.
Kaiser was a 3rd grade student at McDermott Elementary School and a
member of the Good News Club. He was very active in all sports with Kids Inc.
and was a member of the Liberal Wrestling Club where he had won many medals. He
also loved video games, riding bike, jumping on the trampoline and playing with
neighborhood kids. He was honored to be the Bat Boy of the Liberal Bee Jays baseball
team for the 2015 season.
He is survived by his parents and younger sister, Keirsie Carlile;
grandparents, Alan and Kim Carlile and great-grandparents, Jimmy and Martha
Kees, all of Liberal; aunt and uncle,
Megan and Matthew Blankenship
and cousins, Dustin and Bryssa
Curtis and Dustin and Austin Blankenship;
aunt and uncle, Jenny and Danny Olson and cousins, Kaylee, Jeffery and Kaden
Spragis and Austin Olson.
He was preceded in death by grandparents, Robert "Rags"
and Terri Glenn; great-grandparents, George and Yvonne Carlile, Lester and
Millie Glenn; great-grandmother, Jerry Kees; and uncle, Dustin Glenn.
Funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2015, at Seward
County Community College in "The Greenhouse" Gymnasium, 1801 N.
Kansas Ave., Liberal, with Pastor Rex Petty and Reverend Kyle Reynolds
presiding. Kaiser's funeral procession will pass by Brent Gould Field and
burial will be in Liberal Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2015, Liberal, Seward
Co., KS, Obituary
The Leader and Times, (Liberal, KS) - January 9, 2018
Kaiser A. J. Carlile, 9, died August 2, 2015 at Via Christi -St.
Francis in Wichita, [Sedgwick
Co.,] KS. He was born
April 21, 2006 in Liberal, KS the son of Chad Carlile and Gayle Glenn.
Kaiser was a 3rd grade student at McDermott Elementary School and a
member of the Good News Club. He was very active in all sports with Kids, Inc.
and was a member of the Liberal Wrestling Club where he won many medals. He also
loved video games, riding bike, jumping on the trampoline and playing with
neighborhood kids. He was honored to be the batboy of the Liberal Bee Jays baseball
team for the 2015 season.
He was preceded in death by grandparents, Robert "Rags"
and Terri Glenn; great-grandparents, George and Yvonne Carlile; Lester and
Millie Glenn; great-grandmother, Jerry Kees; and uncle, Dustin Glenn.
He is survived by his parents and younger sister, Keirsie Carlile;
grandparents, Alan and Kim Carlile and great-grandparents, Jimmy and Martha
Kees all of Liberal, KS; aunt and uncle,
Megan and Matthew Blankenship and cousins,
Dustin and Bryssa Curtis and Dustin
and Austin Blankenship; aunt
and uncle, Jenny and Danny Olson and cousins, Kaylee, Jeffery and Kaden Spragis
and Austin Olson.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at
Seward County Community College in "The Greenhouse" Gymnasium located
at 1801 N. Kansas Ave in Liberal, with Pastor Rex Petty and Rev. Kyle Reynolds
presiding. Kaiser's funeral procession will pass by Brent Gould Field and
burial will be in Liberal Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Liberal, Seward
Co., KS, Death
http://wwwtributes.com/obituary/show/Joyce-Elaine-Blankenship-105829947
Joyce Elaine Blankenship, January 23, 1937 - February 11, 2018, Liberal, Kansas
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Liberal, Seward
Co., KS, Obituary
The Leader and Times, (Liberal, KS) - February 15, 2018
Joyce Willems- Blankenship, 81, died Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018. She was born Jan. 23, 1937 to
Emma Ratzlaff-Willems and Aaron Willems in McPherson.
She worked as a book keeper during the last forty years of her
employment in Topeka. She was known for being a devoted mother and grandmother,
putting her family first always. She was president of resident counsel and was
a member of the bell choir at the Liberal Good Samaritan Center.
She married John Blankenship in 1957. He preceded her in death. She was
also preceded in death by her parents; and brother, John Willems.
Survivors include five children:
Larry Blankenship and wife, Ann, Hooker, Okla., Mike Blankenship, Liberal, Sheila Webb,
Topeka, Steven Blankenship, Topeka, and Janet Harkness and husband, Randy, Hooker, Okla.; sister, Janice Stone
and husband, Clarence, Topeka; five grandchildren:
Michael Blankenship and wife, Jess, Cory Blankenship, Ian Blankenship, Kristi Blankenship, and Ashley Webb; and great-grandchildren, Cameron Blankenship and Lily Salamanca.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Shawnee
2011, Rossville, Shawnee Co., KS, Obituary
The Topeka Capital-Journal, (KS) - January 30, 2011
Joseph Donald Don Biggs, Sr., 81, Rossville, died Thurs., Jan. 27,
2011, at his home. Mr. Biggs was born Jan. 20, 1930, at Lees Summit, MO, the
son of Joseph Wayne Biggs and Beulah May Asbury Biggs.
He spent much of his life in and around the Kansas City area, where
Don helped his parents and grandparents run the family farm and other
businesses. Don was retired from the State of Kansas, where he was the Physical
Plant Manager for KNI. Prior to working for the State, he owned and operated
the Phillips 66 Station at I-70 & Wanamaker for many years. Don served in
the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1948. He was married to Alyce Marie Bolan of Topeka
on Dec. 4, 1962. She preceded him in death. He was previously married to Joyce
Spencer, of Kansas City, on June 10, 1950. Don was a member of the Good Sams
and Kansas Knapsackers Camping Clubs. He attended the Rossville Christian
Church.
Survivors include six daughters, Sandra Russell, Debra Hillburn,
Carla Cruse, Sherry Steinberg, Cindy Atkins, and Karen Larson, seven sons,
Joseph Donald Jr., Ricky, Charles, and Curtis Biggs, Raymond, Robert, and
Richard Bolan. Don is also survived by a sister, Barbara Blankenship, two brothers, Robert and Danny Biggs. He has many grandchildren
and great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held at the Rossville Christian Church,
Tues., Feb. 1, 2011, at 10:30 A.M. A private inurnment will follow.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Silver Lake, Shawnee Co., KS, Obituary
The Topeka Capital-Journal, (KS) - June 15, 2017
Raymond Keith Freed, 85, Silver Lake, died Tuesday, June 13, 2017,
at Midland Hospice House, Topeka, [Shawnee
Co., KS]. He was born August 2, 1931, at Scandia, the son of Johnny Ralph
and Lucy Mildred (Veach) Freed.
Raymond graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1949. He was a
member and Past Master of Lake Lodge # 50, AF & AM. He was an active member
of the Silver Lake Scholarship Foundation, Silver Lake Senior Citizens, and
Meals on Wheels. He had owned and operated Freed Texaco Station and Freed Mobil
Station; and for 20 years he was a rural mail carrier working out of the Silver
Lake Post Office. He was a former member of the Silver Lake I.O.O.F. Lodge,
Silver Lake Lions Club, and Moose Lodge # 555. He was a volunteer fireman for
the Silver Lake area.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Richard Freed;
and two sisters, Georgene Poteet and Marjorie Purvis.
Raymond was married to Roberta Jean Blankenship on September 12, 1950, in Topeka. She survives. Also surviving are
his wife: Roberta J. Freed of the home; three children: Cheryl May (Ronald) of
Silver Lake, Rhonda Majka (Joseph, Jr.) of Leavenworth, and Randy Freed (Kelly)
of Silver Lake; a sister: Phyllis Rushing of Sutter Creek, CA; and 34
grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM., Monday, June 19, 2017, at
First Baptist Church of Silver Lake, 3439 NW Hoch Road. Lake Lodge # 50, A.F
& A.M. will conduct graveside honors at Silver Lake Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Topeka, Shawnee Co.,
KS, Obituary
http://www.funeraldigest.com/obituaries/2010/07/22/justin-allen-rosenbaum/144220668
Justin Allen Rosenbaum, 38, Topeka passed away July 20, 2010.
Justin was born June 28, 1972 in Topeka, the son of Stanley and Sue (Blankenship) Rosenbaum.
He graduated from Washburn Rural High School and attended Kansas
University, later graduating from WTI. He was employed at Best Buy. Justins world was his children, devoting every minute with
them going on all day bike trips, making their favorite chocolate chip cookies,
or the annual trip to rock city. He dearly loved them and will be missed by
all. Justin was a life member in BMX, initially as a competitor, mentor and
later as a volunteer at the Heartland BMX Track. Justin was a born Jayhawk,
backing KU all the way even through the occasional loss.
Survivors include his three children, Ethan, Keaton and Elena
Rosenbaum all of Topeka; mother, Sue Rosenbaum (Homer Ossiander), Topeka;
father, Stanley (Helen) Rosenbaum; sister, Jennifer (Jason) Raine, Topeka;
brother, Kristopher Rosenbaum, Omaha; grandmother, Charlotte Rosenbaum, Topeka;
niece, Morgan Raine; nephew, Matthew Raine, both of Topeka; many aunts, uncles
and cousins.
He was preceded in death by grandmother, Lois Metzger Blankenship; grandfather, Richard Rosenbaum and cousins,
Joshua Blankenship and Sarah Blankenship.
Funeral service will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at the funeral home.
Burial will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS, Death
The Topeka Capital-Journal, (KS) - January 25, 2012
Robert I. Blankenship, Jr., 89, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2012.
Services are pending at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel, Topeka.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS, Obituary
Topeka Capital-Journal, January 26, 2012
Robert Bob Blankenship, Jr., 89, of Topeka, passed away January 24, 2012. Bob was born August
27, 1922, in Topeka, the son of Robert I. and Maude E. Kemble Blankenship.
He grew up in the Oakland area and graduated from Topeka High in
1941. He enlisted in the U.S Navy in 1942 and served over three years. While
delivering the evening Topeka State Journal, he said he saw the love of his
life, LaVonne Canrobert. Two years later, on December 18, 1942, they married in
a home ceremony when he came home on leave from the Navy by Rev. John W. Hart,
pastor of Oakland Presbyterian Church. Bob worked at Santa Fe Shops as a
machinist for 41 years, before retiring in 1982. He was also a 50 year member
of Golden Rule Lodge #90 A.F. & A.M. and member of Oakland Presbyterian
Church. Bob enjoyed gardening, Big Band music, and played violin in his younger
years.
Survivors include his wife, LaVonne, of Brewster Place in Topeka; daughters, Tammy Blankenship, of Topeka, and Cherryl (Paul Bud) Deghand, of Salina; son, Jerry
Blankenship, of Topeka; brother, Victor Blankenship, of Redlands, California; step-sister, Barbara Lewis, of
Topeka; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Following his request, private graveside services will be held at
Mount Hope Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS, Obituary
The Topeka Capital-Journal, (KS) - June 24, 2012
Raymond Gibbs, 98, passed away in Topeka, KS June 21, 2012. He was
born May 10, 1914 to William and Liza (Triplett) Gibbs.
He spent his youth in Cloud County, KS and much of his adolescence
in western Kansas working the wheat harvest. He became a mechanic by trade and
a musician by heart. The mandolin was his principle musical instrument and his
favorite song was The Wreck of the Old 97. He loved wood carving, storytelling
and visiting with friends. Raymond married Louise
(Barrand) Tinsley in 1971, his first and only marriage at age 57. Through
her he gained children and grandchildren. They moved to Topeka from Lane, KS
where they lived for 16 years.
Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, sisters and a
daughter, Sandra Steinbrink.
He is survived by his wife, Louise; children, Jan
Blankenship and Jill Miller;
grandchildren, Leslie, Julie, Christi, Guy, Curtis, Michael and Kelley; 8
great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00AM Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at
Dove Cremation & Funeral Service, 4020 SW 6th Ave. Burial will follow in
Kennekuk Cemetery, Horton, Kansas.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS, Obituary
Published in Topeka Capital-Journal on July
6, 2013
Bernice Freeman, 85, of Topeka passed away on July 4, 2013 at
Midland Hospice. Bernice was born December 26, 1927 in Topeka, the daughter of
Albert E. and Helen A. (Schlitter) Raynor.
She attended St. Joseph Grade School while growing up. She was a
supervisor at Woolworth's, where she had worked for over 30 years. Bernice was
married to Bob Freeman on July 10, 1946, at St. Joseph's. Bob passed away on
August 28, 2005.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Raynor; two
sisters, Helen Rusher and Janet Schofield, and her parents.
Survivors include two sisters,
Mary Ann Scheck and Carol
Blankenship, both of Topeka;
sister-in-law, Esther Faunce of Topeka, and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, July 8th at
Davidson Funeral Home with Father Tim Haberkorn officiating. Cremation will
follow the service. Inurnment will be held at a later time at Mt. Calvary
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Topeka, Shawnee
Co., KS, Obituary
The Topeka Capital-Journal, (KS) Date: November 16, 2014
LaVonne Marie Blankenship, 89, Topeka, passed away Friday, November 14, 2014 at
Stormont-Vail Hospital and went to be with her husband Bob. LaVonne was born September 4, 1925 in
Topeka, the daughter of Clarence W. and Myrtle M. (Stanley) Canrobert.
She grew up in the Oakland area where she attended grade school and
Holiday Junior High. She graduated from Topeka High School. She met and married the love of her life, Robert I. Blankenship, Jr. on December 18, 1942 in a home ceremony
when he came home on leave from the Navy. They had 69 very happy and loving
years together before he passed away January 24, 2012. She was a stay at home
mother, homemaker and devoted wife. She was also a member of Oakland
Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include daughter,
Tammy Blankenship, Topeka; son, Jerry
Blankenship, Topeka; 4
grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Dr. Clarence Canrobert,
Jr.
At her request, private graveside services will be held at Mount
Hope Cemetery, and her soul will rest with our heavenly father.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS, Obituary
http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2866964&fh_id=14610
Apalonia “Polly” Luthi, age 73, of Topeka, passed away Thursday,
December 18, 2014 at Rolling Hills Health Center. She was born March 5, 1941 in
Roswell, New Mexico the daughter of Felix Rodriquez and Carmen Hernandez
Rodriquez.
Polly moved to Kansas at the young age of 15 and started with what
she loved the most, her family. Polly was the kindest and most gentle soul you
would ever meet. She loved to dance and loved country music and latino music early in the morning.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband Loren Luthi, her
parents, her brothers, Tingo and Antonio Rodriquez, sister Barbara Lopez, her
daughters, Elizabeth Morse in 1995 and Penny Wehmeier in 2004, her
grandchildren, Christopher Herrick, Ethan Neu and Bryan Herrick.
She is survived by her only son, John (Melissa) Herrick III of
Herrington, KS; her daughters, Polly (Tom) Blankenship of
Pagosa Springs, CO, Debbie (Benny) Brouhard of Osage City, KS, Billy Neu of
Burlingame, KS, Honey Herrick of Topeka, Barbara Blevins of Ft. Worth, TX and
Bobbie (Anthony) Sanchez of Meriden, KS; two brothers, Felix Rodriquez and
Arthur Rodriquez, both of New Mexico; seven sisters, Ramona Rubio, Guadalupe
Sifuentes, Lilly Salazar, Sally Barreras, Mary Meranda, Sophie Guevera and Nina
Rodriquez all of New Mexico; 29 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at 10:30 a.m.
at the Davidson Funeral Home. Interment will be at the Grantville Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Tommy Lee Blankenship Jr, - b.30Nov1976 - Pagosa Spgs, CO; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:239Z-46K
Relatives: Dolly W. Blankenship, Jodie
Lynn Blankenship, Polly W. Blankenship, Trisha Mae Blankenship.
Tom L. Blankenship – b.09May1950 -
Durango, CO; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K52V-7WD
Relatives: Ann Blankenship, Brian Curtis
Blankenship, Dolly W. Blankenship, Ethel Anna Blankenship, Jodie Lynn
Blankenship, Mylinda Lou Blankenship, Polly W. Blankenship, Thomas Blankenship
Blankenship, Tommy Lee Blankenship Ii, Trisha Mae Blankenship.
+2015, Topeka, Shawnee
Co., KS, Obituary
https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=144486388
Anna Louise
(Barrand) Gibbs, age 96, went to her heavenly home March 30, 2015 in Topeka. She
was born on February 25, 1919 to George and Ethel (Bryant) Barrand in Horton,
KS.
In this area
she lived and raised her own family, despite losing her sight. She was blessed
with 3 children, Sandra (Blankenship) Steinbrink, Jan Blankenship, and Jill (Tinsley) Miller. Louise married Raymond Gibbs in 1971. They
lived in Lane, KS for 16 years then 24 more in Topeka.
Louise was
preceded in death by her husband Ray, her parents, siblings, and daughter,
Sandy.
She is survived
by her son Jan Blankenship and his wife Patti of Granite Bay, CA; her daughter Jill Miller, and her
husband Joel from Niangua, MO; grandchildren: Leslie Scott, Julie Lidstrom, Christi Duecy, Guy and Curt Blankenship, and Mike and Kelley Miller; great-grandchildren: Samantha, Casey,
Tinsley, Ashley, Elise, Anna, Winter, and Dylan; great-great-grandchildren:
Amaya and Liam.
Though blind,
Louise enjoyed an active life, was independent, and often traveled by herself. She learned and then taught the art of basketball
net weaving for the Kansas Industries for the Blind. Louise loved dancing,
music, animals, and dolls. She enjoyed books, jokes, interesting stories, and the
company of her many friends and large family.
Services will
be April 9, 2015 at 1:00PM at Dove Cremation & Funeral Service Chapel.
Interment will be in Kennekuk Cemetery near Horton, KS.
2015, Topeka, Shawnee
Co., KS, Obituary
The Topeka Capital-Journal, (KS) Date: April 26, 2015
Vera M. Cornell, 73, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, April 25,
2015. She was born November 4, 1941, in Council Grove, KS, the daughter of Ed
and Myrtle A. (Pape) Eberhart.
She was a graduate of Topeka High School. Vera served as
administrative assistant for Oakland United Methodist Church, Our Savior s
Lutheran Church and West Side Baptist Church. She was an active member of
Oakland United Methodist Church.
Vera married LeRoy C. Cornell on February 12, 1961, in Topeka. He
survives of the home. Other survivors include three daughters, Ruth Anne (Bruce) Von Stiers, Topeka, Mary Jean Cornell,
Wichita, and Martha Sue (Greg) Blankenship , Chetopa, KS; five grandchildren,
Brian Cornell, Joshua Von Stiers, Ira Blankenship, Areillel Blankenship and Yosiah Blankenship;
and three brothers, David (Barbara) Eberhart, Topeka, Charles (Phyllis)
Eberhart, Topeka, and Robert (Dolores) Eberhart, North Carolina.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Mark E. Cornell
and grandson, Christopher Cornell on September 30, 1988. A funeral ceremony
will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW
Independence Ave., Topeka. Interment will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Topeka.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS, Obituary
Published in Topeka Capital-Journal on Sept.
9, 2015
Stanley Charles Rosenbaum, 61, of Topeka, passed away on Friday,
September 4, 2015 at his home. He was born December 8, 1953 in Topeka, the son
of Richard and Charlotte (Garner) Rosenbaum.
Stanley graduated from Highland Park High School in 1972. He was
employed by Laird Noller Ford for many years. He was of the Lutheran Faith.
Stanley married Sue Blankenship on December 17, 1971 in Topeka. They
divorced. He later married Lora Jean Ball on November 29, 1993. They later
divorced.
He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Rosenbaum in 2007,
his son, Justin Rosenbaum in 2010, and his brother, Charles A. Rosenbaum in
2010.
Survivors include three children, Jennifer Raine, Kris Rosenbaum
and Charlie Rosenbaum all of Topeka, seven grandchildren, his mother, Charlotte
Rosenbaum of Topeka and his sister, Debra Rosenbaum of Fort Lupton, CO.
Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 11, 2015 at
Hope Lutheran Church. Cremation will follow the service and private inurnment
will take place at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Topeka, Shawnee
Co., KS, Obituary
Published in Topeka Capital-Journal on Nov.
2, 2016
Betty Jean Emmie Clay, 94, of Topeka, went to be with the Lord on
Saturday, October 29, 2016. She was born March 28, 1922, in Eskridge, Kansas,
the daughter of Arthur and Alta (Blankenship) Smith.
She grew up in Eskridge, where she attended country schools and
graduated from Eskridge High School. She taught at the Snokomo School House for
several years and was later employed by USD 501 for 25 years, retiring in 1992.
She was a blessing to all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Loren M. Clay.
Survivors include daughters, Patty (Fred) McAlexander and Jan
(Daryl) Rhoades; grandchildren, Lorna (Dary) McPhail, Angela (Greg) Roberts,
Chris (Mary) McAlexander, Ashley (son, Aden) Rhoades, and Chris Rhoades; and
eight great-grandchildren.
No services will be held.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2017, Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS, Obituary
The Topeka Capital-Journal, (KS) - September 3, 2017
Barbara A Dryer Keagy, 77, of Topeka passed away September 1, 2017.
She was born July 25, 1940 at Topeka, Kansas to Harold and Freida (Blankenship) Dryer.
She graduated from high school in Wichita, KS. She married Don
Keagy at Wichita in 1960. They raised their family in Topeka. She foster
parented many children through the years. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting,
making ceramics, and she was an excellent cook.
Barbara was preceded in death by her daughters, Quina and Jill and
her father.
She is survived by her husband, Don; two daughters: Shannon
Scheffler of Landsdale, PA and Kayla Keagy of Topeka; one son, John Keagy of
Conroe, TX; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren; and her mother.
The family will have a private service at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census,
Topeka Twp., Shawnee Co., KS,
Dryer, Harold 24, M, KS, Head,
Dryer, Freda 17, F, KS, Wife,
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VR26-5Z1
2018, Topeka, Shawnee
Co., KS, Obituary
The Topeka Capital-Journal, (KS) - February 28, 2018
Mason Thomas Mercer, 21, Topeka, passed away Sunday, February 25,
2018. He was born October 22, 1996, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Jason and Rachel (Blankenship) Mercer.
He graduated from Shawnee Heights High School. Mason was a member
of the Light of the World Christian Center. He also participated with AIS
Services.
Mason was full of life and always had a smile on his face. He did
not know a stranger and everyone who met him became an instant friend. He loved
Transformers, Wii, Xbox, going to the movies, taking
photos and looking at them, watching YouTube and loved his Coke.
He is lovingly survived by his parents; two brothers, Ryan
(Josie) Blankenship and Doug
(Danae) Mercer; two nephews, Jaxon and Cade
Blankenship. Other survivors
grandparents, Amy Naylor, Rhonda Mercer and Mark (Annie) Mercer; aunts and uncles, Megan Mercer, Jason Blankenship, Jeff (Crystal) Blankenship, Jamie (Caitlyn) Blankenship and
Tara Ehalt and numerous cousins.
A funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at
Fellowship Bible Church. The family will receive friends from 9:00 a.m. until
service time. Burial will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS, Obituary
The Topeka Capital-Journal, (KS) - September 22, 2018
Robert L. Stucky, Bob's life began on November 25, 1924 in Murdock,
KS. He is the son of Henry and Wilma (Johnson) Stucky. He passed away on
September 19, 2018 in Topeka at Aldersgate Village.
Bob was the youngest of three boys. He graduated high school in
Kingman, KS and was subsequently drafted into military serving in World War II.
Bob was in the United States Coast Guard, which was under the auspices of the
United States Navy for the duration of World War II. He was involved in the
invasion of Okinawa in April of 1945. After the war, he was employed by the
Kansas Department of Transportation, where he operated a road grader on Kansas
highways.
On July 22, 1951, Bob married Betty Jo Weikal of Kingman. They
moved to El Dorado in 1952, where Bob began employment with the El Dorado
Refining Company and Betty was employed as a nurse at Susan B. Allen Memorial
Hospital. Upon "retirement", Bob worked for Prospect Township
operating a road maintainer, and later was a school bus driver for USD 492. Bob
enjoyed attending high school and junior college sporting events, participating
on the high school football yardage "chain gang", reading western
novels and working around his property where he kept horses, cattle and mules.
He was a true people person and often used colorful figures of speech that he
acquired from his uncle Andrew. Bob was a member of First Christian Church
where he served in various leadership roles. He relocated in 2015 to Topeka
where he resided at Aldersgate Village.
His parents and his two brothers Harry and Clarence precede him in
death.
Bob and Betty has three children Monty
Stucky of O'Fallon, IL, Marla (Dan) Haug of Culpepper, VA and Myron (Jennifer)
Stucky of Topeka; and three granddaughters Janae, Elise and Sarah Haug.
His funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 2 p.m. at First
Christian Church led by Pastor Stan Seymour. Bob will be laid to rest in Blankenship Cemetery,
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS, Obituary
The Topeka Capital-Journal, (KS) - January 4, 2019
James Harold Mauney, 59, of Topeka, KS, died Saturday, December 29,
2018. He was born March 20, 1959 in Ripley, MS, the son of Allen R. and Shirley
(Hollands) Mauney.
He married Tammy Blankenship on May 30, 1978.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Gene Mauney; and
a sister, Lisa Mauney; a niece, Lisa Nadine Mauney.
He is survived by his wife, Tammy, sons, Raymond (Oriuama
Carter-Mauney) Mauney, Joshua Mauney, Casey Mauney; grandson, Tyler Mauney;
brother, Troy (Nena) Mauney.
The family will receive friends Sunday, January 6, 2019, from 2:00
pm until 4:00 pm at the Penwell-Gabel Cremations Mid-Town Chapel, 1321 SW 10th
Ave. Topeka, KS 66604. Funeral services will be in Ripley, MS and burial at
Criswell Cemetery in Ripley, MS.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2019, Topeka, Shawnee
Co., KS, Obituary
Published in Topeka Capital-Journal from Mar.
13 to Mar. 14, 2019
Blenda Blankenship,
98, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019. She was born November 26,
1920, in Kansas City, Missouri, and was adopted
as a newborn by Clifford and
Faye (Brown) Blankenship.
Prior to moving to Topeka in 1930, she lived in Iowa and Illinois
Blenda attended Roosevelt Junior High and graduated from Topeka High School in
1938. In 1939, Blenda began employment at Jane C. Stormont Hospital, where she
developed the Medical Records Department. After the merger of Jane C. Stormont
and Christ Hospitals in 1949, she continued to develop and direct the Medical
Records Department at Stormont-Vail. In 1946 she became the first Registered
Record Librarian in Topeka; she was among the first three in Kansas. Blenda
worked at Stormont-Vail for 44 years, retiring as Director of the Medical
Records Department in 1983. Under her supervision, the Medical Records
Department grew from a one person department (Blenda) to a department with over
40 employees. Following her retirement, she continued at Stormont-Vail Health
Center as a volunteer in administration, the foundation, medical staff
services, blood drives, the cancer center and many Auxillary events, ending with
a total of 77 years of service to the institution. She also took on the task of
documenting and preserving Stormont-Vail's history, organizing lists of
significant events and documenting them for future reference. In addition to
Stormont-Vail, Blenda volunteered at the Kansas Museum of History, The Topeka
Performing Arts Center, the World Famous Topeka Zoo
and was a life member of Soroptomists International. Blenda often stated that
volunteering allowed her to stay young, active and interested in life and said
she found self-fulfillment in all of her volunteer work.
Blenda enjoyed traveling and traveled the world with trips to South
America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico and
the Carribean and 8 trips to Africa with Cowabunga Tours. She celebrated her
80th birthday with a trip to China.
Blenda leaves behind two life long friends, Sandra Hudson and Ginny
Dean of Oklahoma, and dear friend Patty McGivern.
Graveside service will be at 2:00 pm Monday, March 18, 2019 at
Memorial Park Cemetery at 6th and Gage, Topeka, KS. Penwell Gabel Funeral Home,
Topeka.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Shawnee Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,
Blankenship, Doris
Evangeline 102, 29Aug1908 -
31Oct2010, Silver Lake, Shawnee, KS, KS-513-20-8999
Sumner
2015, Milton, Sumner
Co., KS, Obituary
Published in The Wichita Eagle on July 25, 2015
Jo Ann (Raup) Barnes, 80, died Wednesday, July 22, 2015.
Memorial Service: 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 28, 2015, at Milton United
Methodist Church, Milton, KS.
She married Richard E. "Dick" Barnes July 5, 1951. He
died August 7, 2008. Also preceded by parents, Bruce and Elsie (House) Raup;
sister, Betty Lou Gilley; daughter, Debra Blankenship.
Survived by her family: Douglas Barnes (Cindy), Gary Barnes
(Vickie) all of Milton, Greg Barnes of Pratt, Sandra (Philip) Unruh of Harper,
Cheri Bishop, Donnie (Lorrie) Gilley, all of Denver, CO, Thomas Blankenship of Haven; 81 grandchildren and
great-grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2016, Milton, Sumner Co., KS, Obituary
The Wichita Eagle, (KS) - January 1, 2017
Geneva (Morrison) Poe, 89, died Saturday, December 31, 2016. She
was born July 4, 1927, to Robert and Metta (Blankenship) Morrison, and was a 1946 graduate of Milton HS.
Service: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 4, 2017, at Milton Baptist
Church, Milton, KS.
She married Robert Judd "Bob" Poe on September 3, 1950.
He died October 15, 2002. Also preceded by parents;
brothers, Dale, Vern, Ralph, Ray, Bob and Dave Morrison; sisters, Shirley
Albright, Wilma Wilkerson; and one son, Kim Poe.
Survivors: sons, Robb of Fort Worth, TX, Kirk of Milton, Kelly of
Elbing, Kip of Norwich; daughters, Leann Taylor of Manhattan, Debra Meeks of
Wylie, TX; brothers, Jim Morrison of Moundridge; 21 grandchildren; and 21
great-grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1930 Census,
Guelph, Sumner Co., KS,
Morrison, Robert
A. 32, M, KS,
Head,
Morrison, Metta B. 32, F, MO, Wife,
Morrison, Dale
I. 11,
M, KS, Son,
Morrison, Vern
F. 09, M, KS,
Son,
Morrison, Ralph
E. 07, M, KS,
Son,
Morrison, Ray A. 05, M, KS, Son,
Morrison, Wilma
D. 04, F, KS, Dau,
Morrison, Geneva
T. 03, F, KS, Dau,
Morrison, Shirly
M. 01, F, KS, Dau,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X77K-DGG
+2013, Wellington, Sumner
Co., KS, Obituary
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=109787290
Anita S. Turney,
75, of Udall, passed away April 29, 2013, at the Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice
Unit at Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita. Anita S. (Blankenship) Turney was born on Dec. 5, 1937, in Winfield, to Earl E. and Pamelia E.
(Collins) Blankenship.
Services will be held at the Church of Christ in Wellington
Thursday at 11:30 a.m. Burial will be in Council Hill Cemetery in Peck.
Anita married Forest "Gene" Turney on Aug. 26, 1956, in
Udall. She was a retired registered nurse, having worked at William Newton
Memorial Hospital and Wesley for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her
family and friends, singing, sewing, traveling and photography.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her loving husband, Gene Turney, of the home; one
son, Brian Turney, and wife, Lynette, Belle Plaine; three daughters, Cindy
Hess, and husband, John, Holt, Mo., Lisa Ulrich, and husband, Dane, Branson,
Mo., and Susan Campbell, and husband, Roy, Kimberling City, Mo.; two brothers, Richard Blankenship, and wife, Ada, Edmond, Okla., and John Blankenship, and wife, Shirley, Udall; and 10
grandchildren, Brianna, Brandon, Levi and Lyndsey Turney, Shaun and Chelsea
Hess, Cassidy and Bryant Ulrich, Aaron and Anny Campbell.
+2013, Wellington, Sumner
Co., KS, Obituary
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=141761903
Edith Carol (Blankenship) Peck, age 93, loving wife, mother, grandmother
and great grandmother, and lifelong resident of the Belle Plaine area, passed
away Wednesday afternoon, July 31, 2013 at Sumner Regional Medical Center in
Wellington. Edith was born on April 22, 1920 in rural Belle Plaine, Kansas to Felix C. Blankenship and Maude A. (Bender) Blankenship.
Edith married John A. Peck
on December 31, 1947 in Wichita, Kansas. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by
her parents; and one sister, Patricia Ingram.
Survivors include her husband of 65 years, John of Belle Plaine;
children, David Peck and his wife Kathy of Wellington, Jeanette O’Hair and her
husband Carl of Coldwater, KS, Janice Yoder and her husband Fred of Wellington,
and Julie Peck of Belle Plaine; grandchildren, Craig and Aaron O’Hair, and Sara
and Brian Peck, step-grandchildren, Mike, David, Curt, and Phil Yoder.
Funeral Services will be held at Frank Funeral Home on Monday,
August 5, 2013 at 10:30 A.M. Interment will follow the service at Sumner
Memorial Gardens.
Wichita
+2014, Wichita, Wichita
Co., KS, Obituary
http://dwbfh.com/tribute/details/1333/Charlotte_Paige/obituary.html#tribute-start
Charlotte M. Paige, age 60, of
Wichita, Kansas (former resident of Sedan) passed away Wednesday, September 3,
2014 at Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita. She was born October 19,
1953, in Newport, Rhode Island to Arnold J. Blankinship and Alma C. (Clark)
Blankinship. She grew up in Sedan and graduated from Sedan High School.
On February 8, 1975 she married Mike
Paige in Sedan, Kansas. They have made their home in Wichita for the past 39
years. Charlotte received her Registered Nursing diploma from Butler County
Community College in El Dorado, Kansas and she also taught in the nursing
program at BCCC for some time. She worked as a nurse for 10 years before
becoming a full-time housewife. Charlotte was a past leader of the Girl Scout
Troop #277 in Wichita; past band mother for the Goddard Marching Band, she
loved to scrapbook and loved the Big Bang Theory television show.
Survivors include her husband Mike Paige
of the home in Wichita, Kansas; one daughter, Debra C. Mallard and husband
Patrick of Wichita, Kansas; three brothers, David Blankinship of Oswego,
Kansas, Mike Blankinship of Elkhart, Indiana, and Nathan Blankinship of Sedan,
Kansas; three step-grandchildren, Ian, Josh, and Emily Mallard of Wichita,
Kansas.
She was preceded in death by one sister
and her parents.
Graveside services will be held Sunday,
September 14, 2014 at 2:30 p.m. at the Greenwood Cemetery in Sedan.
From: Cynthia Phillips cynthiaphillips747(at)gmail.com
Wilson
+2013, Fredonia, Wilson Co.,
KS, Obituary
The Wichita Eagle, (KS) - December 3, 2013
Patricia May "Pat," Blankinship, 89, a resident of Fredonia, formerly of
Wichita, died Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013, at Fredonia Regional Hospital. She was
born May 9, 1924, in Fredonia, the daughter of Sidney G.
and Marie (Schuler) Blankinship.
She was a 1942 graduate of Fredonia High School and a 1949 graduate
of St. Mary's University in Leavenworth, Kansas. In 1957, Pat received her
Master's Degree in Social Work from St. Louis University. Pat worked as a
social worker at Catholic Social Services in Wichita 1957-1962. In 1962, she
began her career with the State of Kansas Social and Rehabilitation Services in
Wichita, where her social work focus was on child welfare. Prior to her
retirement in 1986, Pat was named manager of the Social Services Unit in
Wichita. She was a faithful member of the Sacred Heart Church and the Sacred
Heart Altar Society. She was also a member of the Fredonia Regional Hospital
Auxiliary and Women's Mutual Benefit. She delivered Meals on Wheels and enjoyed
Bingo at the Senior Center. Pat was very sports minded and always kept up with
current events. She was a very charitable woman and an advocate for the Humane
Society, as well as opening her home to many stray cats over the years.
Pat was a beloved daughter, sister and aunt, and her survivors
include: one sister, Gloria Robins of Ellinwood, KS; ten nephews
and nieces, John
Blankinship , Bob Blankinship , Ross Blankinship ,
Dan Robins, Dave Robins, Todd Robins, Kathy Noller, Patty Passman, Becky
Willinger and Nancy Jacobski.
Her parents and two brothers,
Patrick and John Blankinship
preceded her in death.
Rosary will be said at 10 a.m. followed by funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m.
on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013, at the Sacred Heart Church in Fredonia. Inurnment
will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Wyandotte
+2017, Bonner Springs, Wyandotte Co., KS, Obituary
Published in Kansas City Star on Mar. 24,
2017
Phyllis Ann Williams, 71, was called home on March 16, 2017. Born November 9, 1945 in Little Rock, Arkansas.
She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Ruby
(Thompson) Bailey and two brothers, Arlan and Jimmy Bailey.
She is survived by her husband, Larry; two daughters, Debra Adams
(Butch) and Lori Chapman (Mark); four grandchildren, Brooke Adams, Courtney
June, Zachary Adams and Cody June; three sisters
Joyce Blankenship, Pat
Womack and Donna Summers; as well as many nieces and nephews. She loved her
family and will be miss by many that knew her.
Celebration of life will be held on Sunday, April 9, 2-4pm at
Alden-Harrington Banquet facility in Bonner Springs, KS.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., KS, Obituary
The Kansas City Star, (MO) - February 9, 2011,
Ollice F. Smith, 87, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior
Jesus Christ on February 6, 2011. Ollice was born Dec. 2, 1923, in Shamrock,
Okla., to Clarence and Lovia Mae Fisher.
She graduated from high school with honors in Ada, Okla. She
married Staff Sergeant Lonnie Smith on June 14, 1943, and they were married for
58 years prior to his passing in July, 2001. They had three children, Gary
Smith, who died in 1977, Susan Schereer of Kansas City, Mo., and Sheri Houchin
of Parkville, Mo.
Ollice worked for Southwestern Bell for seven years in Oklahoma and
Texas, before moving to Kansas City, Kan., in 1949 where she worked for Aetna
Life & Casualty for 10 years. She enjoyed attending her church regularly,
traveling, planning programs, writing skits, and public speaking. She was a
devoted member of Victory Hills Baptist Church for 44 years where she served as
a Deacon and held other offices. She enjoyed being a Sunday school teacher and
youth director at both Victory Hills, and Immanual Baptist Church where she was
a previous member. She was president of the American Baptist Women Ministries
Central Region, and also served on the Board of Directors for Central Baptist
Theological Seminary.
She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Gary, husband, Lonnie,
and sister, Gladys Hayes.
Survivors include her two daughters, Susan (husband Steve Scheerer)
and Sheri (husband Dave Houchin), three grandchildren, Clint Blankenship (great-grandsons, Landon and Trenden),
Jamie Crist, and Parker Crist and three sisters, Nora Martin, Avon Neighbors
and Bonnie Fennell.
Visitation will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, followed by a
funeral service at 11 a.m. at Victory Hills Baptist Church, 2010 N. 66th
Terrace, Kansas City, Kan.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., KS, Obituary
The Kansas City Star, (MO) - July 26, 2012
Junior Leon "Huck" Huckaby, 75, of Kansas City, KS,
passed away Wed., July 25, 2012, at home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m.,
Sat., July 28, at Chapel Hill- Butler Funeral Home, 701 N. 94th St., KCK.
Interment with military honors will follow the service.
Junior was born Sept. 17, 1936, in Mt. Home, AR, to Cecil and Eva
(Skiver) Huckaby. He married Evelyn Hannawald on Aug. 6, 1957. He joined the
army and was stationed on Marshall Island, in charge of bomb testing in the
Nevada Desert for three years. Junior and his family relocated to KCK, where he
went to work for CertainTeed Fiberglass, where he retired after 36 years of service.
Since retirement, he and his wife had a passion for traveling in their 5th
wheel camper. They traveled to Texas for the winters until his recent battle
with cancer. Junior was a whiz with mechanics and often repaired and sold lawn
mowers. He will be deeply missed by his entire family.
Junior was preceded in death by his parents, Eva and Cecil, and one
brother Gerald Dean Huckaby.
He is survived by his wife Evelyn of 55 years, a brother Darrel
Huckaby, two daughters Bobbie Blankenship of Excelsior Springs, MO, Debbie &
Darrel Wilson of La Cygne, KS, one son Steve and Brenda Huckaby of Olathe;
seven grandchildren, Bob & Misty
Jones, Suni Frese, Clayton
Blankenship, Darrel &
Desiree Wilson, Tiffany & Austin Huckaby; five great- grandchildren, Brooke & Molly Jones, Natalie Frese, Mitchell Blankenship and Kenny Wilson. Chapel
Hill.
Butler Funeral Home, 701 N
94th St, Kansas City, KS 66112, 913-334-3366 www.chapelhill-butler.com
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., KS, Obituary
The Kansas City Star, (MO) - January 20, 2013
Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Blankenship, 89, passed away Thursday, January 17,
2013, at Vintage Park at Tonganoxie [Leavenworth Co., KS].
The Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, at St. Mary/St.
Anthony Catholic Church, 615 N. Seventh St., KCK. Burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Mary Elizabeth was born July 7, 1923, to William and Bridget
(Schwed) Collins in Kansas City, Kan. Betty worked at Darby and Owens Corning
Fiberglass Co., and following from there she worked as an office manager at
Premier Wine & Spirits for over 38 years, retiring in 1990. Betty was a
member of St. Anthony's Altar Society and Senior Citizens Group. She loved playing
bridge and bingo.
Preceding her in death was her husband,
Dale A. Blankenship in 1964; brothers, William, Harry, Bernie
and Leo Collins; sisters, Viola Stokes and Eileen Talkin.
Surviving her are daughters
and sons- in-law, Patricia (David-"Tom") Isabell, and Connie (Nick) Kucenic; two grandchildren, Sean (Kelly) Isabell and
Melanie Kucenic; two great grandchildren, Sienna and Alea Isabell; and one
brother, Eugene (Bernice) Collins.
Arr.: Skradski Funeral Home, Kansas City, Kan., (913) 371-1404.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., KS, Obituary
The Kansas City Star, (MO) - March 19, 2013
Sandra E. (McGinley) Blankenship, 72, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, March 13, 2013, at North
Kansas City Hospital.
Respecting her wishes, Sandra was cremated and a celebration of her
life will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, at Skradski Funeral Home,
340 N. Sixth St., KCK. Her ashes will be inurned at a
private service at Mt. Calvary Cemetery at a later date.
Sandra was born June 6, 1940, to Maurice and Mary (Turk) McGinley
in Kansas City, Kan. She was employed at Commerce Bank for over 31 years and
retired in 2003.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, John McGinley;
infant sister; her husband, Jerry Blankenship, and nephew, Bryan McGinley.
Surviving is her daughter and best friend, Terry Davis and much
loved son, Timothy Davis; brother, Michael P. (Frances Sue) McGinley and two
nieces, Denise and Mary; and beloved cat, Whitney Lou Ann.
Arr.: Skradski Funeral Home, Kansas City, Kan., (913) 371-1404.
www.skradskifh-kc.com
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI; Blankenship, Jerry J., 53, 05Nov1952
- 11Jul2006, Emporia, Lyon, KS, KS-513-60-4684 ????
+2013, Kansas City, Wyandotte KS, Obituary
Published in Kansas City Star on March 29,
2013
Mary Lou Andre, 77, passed away March 28, 2013, at Shawnee Gardens
Nursing Home in Shawnee, Kan. Mary Lou was born Nov. 4, 1935, in Atchison,
Kan., to John and Florence Kane and graduated from Atchison County High School.
She married Ernest "Bud" Andre in 1958 and they moved to
Kansas City, Kan. Her greatest joy in life was her family and caring for
others. She was a Personal Banker for 25 years and enjoyed working for
Brotherhood Bank and Trust.
Mary Lou is survived by her loving husband, Ernest, daughter, Tracy
Smith (David) of Shawnee, two granddaughters, Cassidy and Jenna Doran, sisters,
Lorene Boos and Patricia Rush, brothers, Bud Kane, John Kane Jr., and Gene
Kane.
Mary Lou is preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Doris
Blankenship and Margaret
Swendson, brother, Elvin Kane.
A visitation is scheduled for 9:30 to 10 a.m. Monday, April 1, at
Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church 5501 Monticello Road Shawnee, KS 66226
with a Funeral Mass immediately following. Burial will be at St. Patrick's
Cemetery in Atchison.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1940 Census, Mount Pleasant Twp., Atchison
Co., KS,
Kane, John 45,
M, KS, Head,
Kane, Florence 36, F, KS, Wife,
Kane, Lorrine 14, F, KS, Dau,
Kane, Doris 13, F, KS, Dau, b.1927,
Kane, Donald 10, M, KS, Son,
Kane, John 08,
M, KS, Son,
Kane, Elvin 07, M, KS, Son,
Kane, Mary 03,
F, KS, Dau,
Kane, Margeret 02, F, KS, Dau,
Kane, Herald 33, M, KS, Brother,
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VRVF-YRQ
SSDI; Blankenship, Doris J., 75, 01Oct1927 -
17Apr2003, Lawrence, Douglas, KS, KS-514-26-4392
2014,
Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., KS, Obituary
The Star, (MO) Date: August 28, 2014
Margaret Ann (Maggie) Young was born in Smith Center, KS, on Sept.
4, 1951, and died on Aug. 23, 2014.
Maggie graduated from Topeka West High School in 1969 and married
John Young in 1975. He died in 1983. Maggie was a medical clerk, working at
KUMC, Bethany Hospital and St. Luke's Hospital.
Maggie is survived by a son, Jim Young; a daughter, Amie Halula; sisters, Karen Mader and Kathy Blankenship ; 3 grandchildren; several nieces and
nephews; and Joyce & Rick Free with whom she made her home.
A celebration of life gathering is set for 6 p.m. Aug. 28 at
Pierson Park, KCK.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2015, Kansas City, Wyandotte
Co., KS, Obituary
The Kansas City Star, (MO) Date: February 22, 2015
Joanne T. Vanderhoofven died Thursday, February 19, 2015.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William L. Vanderhoofven.
Joanne is survived by three daughters,
Alice Blankenship, Nancy Blankenship, Kathy
Zellers, seven grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, at
Porter Funeral Home, 1835 Minnesota Avenue, Kansas City, Kan. A Rosary will be
prayed at 10:30 a.m. followed by a funeral service. Burial in
the National Cemetery, Leavenworth, Kan.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., KS, Obituary
Published in Kansas City Star on Oct. 12,
2016
Christopher G. Blankenship, 42 [1974], Kansas City, Kan., passed away Oct. 7, 2016.
Survived by wife, Cindy, three children, and four grandchildren.
Arr.: Cremation Center of Kansas City.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., KS, Obituary
The Kansas City Star, (MO) - January 19, 2018
Ascension Esteban, born May 24, 1925, passed away peacefully
December 23, 2017.
She was preceded in death by her husband Edward Esteban Sr.
A devoted mother of eight children
she is survived by Gloria Hernandez, Christine Gurrola (Mario), Virginia Wirth
(John), MaryAnn Esteban (Bill Blankenship ),
Edward Esteban (Jerri), Elizabeth DeRoulet (Phil), Sara Esteban, David Esteban
(Roni), as well as many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great
grandchild.
Memorial Mass will be 9 a.m. Jan. 27, at St. Anthony's/St. Mart's
Church, Kansas City, KS.
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+2018, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., KS, Obituary
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/Melvin-Blankenship-obituary?pid=189268695
Melvin L. Blankenship, 91, of Kansas City, KS, died, Thursday, June 7, 2018, at The
Piper Assisted Living. He was born March 4, 1927, in Robinson, KS, the son of Orvil and Hatti (Hedrick) Blankenship.
Lou served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He also worked as
a meat department manager for Milgram's Grocery for 41 years.
On March 3, 1947, Melvin married Patricia Lee Gaston at her
parents' home in Kansas City, Kan. Together they raised three sons and enjoyed
five grandchildren.
Patsy preceded him in death in 1994. He was also preceded in death
by his parents, his oldest son, Michael; and youngest grandson,
Clinton Shane Blankenship. On Nov 23, 1996, Lou married Sidney
McCue. She preceded him in death in 2012.
Melvin is survived by two sons,
Patrick (Nancy) and Kelly
(Donna); a daughter-in-law, Alice; four grandchildren, Storme, Brandy, Heather
and Zachary; and 14 great-grandchildren. Melvin is also survived by Sidney's
daughter, Shawn McCue; her granddaughters, Ryann and Brandy; and two
great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 13, 2018,
at Immaculate Conception Church, with Rev. David McEvoy, O. Carm., as
celebrant. Burial will follow at Hubbel Hill Cemetery in Tonganoxie, Kan.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., KS, Obituary
The Kansas City Star, (MO) - October 2, 2018
Nikola Kucenic, 61, passed away Saturday, September 29, at
NorthCare Hospice House with his family by his side. He was born November 20,
1956 in the village of Bogovci, in present day Croatia to Jure (George) and Ana
Novogradac Kucenic.
Nick immigrated from Croatia to the US in
1968 with his brother Mike. In 1975 Nick graduated from Bishop Ward High School
in Kansas City, Kansas. His joy of soccer lead him to
be offered a position on the Comet's soccer team after his High School
graduation. Instead, his passions lead him to coach youth soccer for many
years. He was a revered coach and mentor. Nick worked for Harlan Global
Manufacturing for 30 years. He later established a successful business of his
own making custom machine parts and selling mechanical governors.
Nick married his wife, Connie Blankenship, in 1990 after a courtship of many years.
They were blessed with a beautiful daughter, Melanie Ariana, in 1997.
Nick lived the American Dream having come to this country with one
suitcase and no money. He was well respected in KCK, the city he always called
home. He was active with many groups and organizations including a special
relationship with the Hmong community. He had the ability to brighten any room
he walked into with his laugh, love and one-of-kind generous nature. He always
made you feel special. His entire family loved him dearly. He lived the adage
that ";Friends are the family we choose";
with the endless friendships he fostered over the years.
Nick was preceded in death by his mother, Ana Novogradac.
Nick is survived by his father Jure, wife Connie, daughter Melanie,
beloved brother Mike and sister-in-law Anne; sister Karen Porter and
brother-in-law Gary and numerous other family members, extended family and
friends.
Funeral Services will be held at St. Mary-St. Anthony Church in
Kansas City, Kansas at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 3. Skradski
Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., KS, Obituary
The Kansas City Star, (MO) - November 7, 2018
Jessie Henry Hill, Jr., 62, of Kansas City, KS, passed away
Thursday, November 1, 2018.
He is preceded in death by both of his parents Jessie Hill Sr. and
Juanita Hill.
He leaves behind his daughter Jennifer (Daniel) Earnshaw II, son
Jessie Hill III, 5 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, 4 sisters Robin
(Thomas) Smotherman, Edith (Larry) Leihsing, Marie Seidenstucker and Bonita
Simpkins, 1 brother David Hill, and
his companion of 10 years Connie Blankenship.
A Visitation will be held on Friday November 16, from 5-6PM, with a
memorial service to follow at 6pm, at Maple Hill Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com