Obituaries in Kansas Newspapers (arranged by city)
Lola L. Turner
Date of Death: 09-08-2001
Service Information
Location: Porter Chapel
Date: 09-17-2001 Time: 2:00 PM
Obituary
Lola L. Turner, 88, of Oregon City, OR, formerly of Kansas City, KS died Sat., Sept. 8, 2001 at the Meridian Park Hospital in Tualatin, OR. Funeral services will be 2:00 P.m. Monday, Sept. 17th at the Porter Funeral Home, 1835 Minn. Ave., KCKs. 66102. Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery, KCKs. Friends may call from 1-2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 2900 Minnesota Ave. KCKS 66102. Lola was born Sept. 16, 1912, in Lansing, KS. and had lived in KCKs for most of her life before moving to be near her daughter in Oregon in 1999. She was employed with the W.T. Grant Department Store in KCKs. for 16 years where she retired as the office manager in 1980. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert in 1967, and sister, Phyllis Pike in 1963. Survivors include her daughter, Alice Marie Sherwin, of West Linn, Oregon; 2 grandchildren; and 2 great grandchildren. (Arrangements: Porter Funeral Home, KCKs 913-621-6400)
Willard E. Kampmeier
Date of Death: 09-07-2001
Service Information
Location: St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Date: 09-10-2001 Time: 11:00 AM
Obituary
Willard Ernest Kampmeier, 90, of Kansas City, Kansas, died Friday, September 7, 2001 at Providence Medical Center. Visitation will be 10-11 A.M. Monday September 10 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 18th and Washington Blvd., Kansas City, KS. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 A.M. Burial at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Cancer Action, Inc. 1831 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, KS 66102, or The American Heart Association 6800 W. 93rd Overland Park, KS 66212. Willard was born February 25, 1911, in Kansas City, KS. He graduated from Wyandotte High School, where he was in the Drama Club and Marching Band. He later attended Kansas City Kansas Junior College. He married Edith Jane Minturn. He worked two years for the United States Postal Service, and 40 years for the Phillips Petroleum Fairfax Refinery, retiring in 1976. He was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. He is survived by a son, Willard Earl Kampmeier, Silver Lake, KS, a daughter, Sharon Malcolm, Kansas City, KS, 7 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren. (Arrangements: Porter Funeral Home 1835 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, KS)
Mary Jane Dubowsky
Date of Death: 01-04-2002
Service Information
Location: Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Joseph, MO
Date: 01-07-2002 Time: 11:00 AM
Obituary
Mary Jane Baker Garrison Dubowsky, 89, of Gladstone, Missouri, died Friday, January 4, 2002 at Ashton Court in Liberty, MO. Graveside Services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 7, at St. Joseph Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, January 6th at the Porter Funeral Home, 1835 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, KS. Memorial contributions may be made to AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION OF KANSAS CITY, 9201 WARD PARKWAY, SUITE 300, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64114; or to THE AMERICAN HEART ASSN. 6800 W. 93RD OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS 66212. Mrs. Dubowsky was born June 27, 1912 near Sparks, Kansas and had lived in St. Joseph, MO. for many years, and Kansas Ciity, Kansas the past 40 years. She was currently living with her daughter, Gloria. Mary Jane had been with Providence Medical Center for 15 years and retired as the supervising housekeeper in 1977. She attended Donnelly College. She was a member of Oakland Park Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Maggie Vanderslice Baker; husbands, Walter Garrison, and Harry Dubowsky; 2 sisters, Mamie Baker, and Gladys Jennings; brother, Robert Baker; 2 sons, Sonny and Charles Garrison; 2 daughters, Mary Wilson, and Clara Longwell; 2 step-daughters, Erma Stutes, and Laverne Sully; granddaughter, Loretta King; and great-grandson, Richard Garrison. Survivors include her 6 children, Susan Mitchell, of Atlantic, Iowa, Charlene Keck, Cosby, MO., Bill Garrison, Amazonia, MO., Gloria Davenport, Gladstone, MO., Paul Garrison, St. Joseph, MO., Joe Garrison, Amazonia, MO., 23 grandchildren, 45 great grandchildren, 27 great great grandchildren. (Arrangements: Porter Funeral Home 1835 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, KS)
Ernestine R. Hargis
Date of Death: 12-28-2001
Service Information
Location: Christ the King Catholic Church
Date: 01-03-2002 Time: 10:00 AM
Obituary
Ernestine R. Hargis, 80, of Kansas City, KS, died Friday, December 28, 2001 at the Providence Medical Center. The funeral liturgy will be 10:00 a.m Thursday, January 3, 2002 at Christ the King Catholic Church, 3024 N. 53rd Kansas City, KS 66104. Burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan 2nd at the Porter funeral home, 1835 Minn. Ave., KCKs. where a Rosary service will be held at 7:00pm. Memorial contributions are suggested to Catholic Charities. Ernestine was born May 28, 1921, in Kansas City, KS. where she was a lifelong resident of the city. She was a charter member of Christ the King Catholic Church; the Sunflower Doll club; the Strawberry Junction China Club; and the Moose Club. Ernestine is survived by her husband of 55 years, Harry F. Hargis, of the home; her daughter Karen A. Steffens and her husband, Mel, of Overland Park, KS: son, Dennis M. Hargis, Kansas City, KS, brother, James J. Bunce, Edgerton KS., nephews Bob Fryatt, and Gene Fryatt; and 4 grandchildren, Deloris Reed, Michelle Steffens, Tommy Hargis, and Bobby Hargis. (Arrangements: Porter Funeral Home 1835 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, KS)
Sean F. Higgins
Date of Death: 11-25-2001
Service Information
Location: St. Patrick Catholic Church
Date: 12-01-2001 Time: 10:00 AM
Obituary
Sean Fitzgerald Higgins, 37, of Bonner Springs, KS, died Sunday, November 25, 2001 in Merced, CA.. The Funeral Liturgy will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday, December 1, 2001 at the St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 1086 N. 94th St. Kansas City, KS. Burial in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Friday, November 30,2001 at the Porter Funeral Home 1835 Minnesota Ave. K.C. KS. where a Rosary will be said at 6:30 P.M. The family suggests memorials to St. Patrick's School. Sean was born May 28, 1964, in Kansas City, KS and was a lifelong Wyandotte County resident. He was a carpenter with Dahmer Bros. Construction Co and with his wife, Stephanie owned & operated Miss Stephanie's Academy in Bonner Springs. He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and Local 168 of the Carpenter's Union. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing boating & camping. He is survived by his wife, Stephanie Higgins, 2 children, Kelsey Ann & Joseph Henry Higgins, and inherited daughter, Kaitlyn "Katy" Higgins, his mother, Virginia Higgins, K.C.KS, 4 sisters, Maureen Birdsong, Edwardsville, KS, Sheila O'Hare, Tonganoxie, KS, Veronica Walker, K.C.KS, Kathleen Higgins, Denver, CO, 4 brothers, Kevin Higgins, Centerview, MO, Brian Higgins, Wellsville, KS, Timothy Higgins, K.C.KS, Patrick Higgins, Basehor, KS , 9 nephews & 5 nieces. (Arrangements: Porter Funeral Home 1835 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, KS)
Eugene E. Hill
Date of Death: 12-30-2001
Service Information
Location: Porter Funeral Home
Date: 01-03-2001 Time: 1:00 PM
Obituary
Eugene E. "Gene" Hill, 82, of Kansas City, Kansas, died Sunday, December 30, 2001 at the Providence Medical Center. Funeral Services will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 3, at the Porter Funeral Home, 1835 Minnesota Ave. KCKs. Burial in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church 5010 Parallel Pkwy., Kansas City, KS. 66104. Gene was born July 18, 1919, in Kansas City, KS. where he was a lifelong resident of the city. Gene led the country music group "Gene Hill and the Westernaires" as its singer, and entertainer from the 1940's to 1980's. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and the Musician's Union. Gene was preceded in death by 10 brothers and sisters. Gene is survived by his wife of 62 years, Edith Hill, of the home; son Gene Hill, Jr. and his wife, Ellen, KCKS; 2 grandsons, Eric Kyle Hill and wife, Rachele, Lawrence, KS; Casey Elliot Hill, and wife, Katy, of Detroit, MI. (Arrangements: Porter Funeral Home 1835 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, KS)
Phillip E. Nichols
Date of Death: 01-07-2002
Service Information
Location: First Central Church of the Brethren
Date: 01-12-2002 Time: 5:00 PM
Obituary
Phillip E. Nichols, 41, of KCK, died Monday, January 7, 2002. Memorial Services will be 5:00 P.M. Saturday, January 12, at the First Central Church of the Brethren, 103 N. 13th St. KCK and a Memorial Service from 3-5 P.M. Sunday, January 13, at the First Lutheran Church, 10th & Charles St. Joseph, MO. In lieu of flowers the family request memorials to the City Union Mission or Meals on Wheels Program. Phillip is survived by his wife, Jane Nichols, of the home, mother, Joyce Nichols, sister, Donna Campbell, 2 nephews & 2 nieces. He showed his love of history by being a longtime member of the Society for Creative Anachronism, which is a medieval reenactment group. His name among them was Phillippe deMortain. (Arrangements: Porter Funeral Home 1835 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, KS)
Julia L. Morris
Date of Death: 2002-01-05
Service Information
Location: Porter Funeral Home
Date: 2002-01-09 Time: 1:00 PM
Obituary
Julia "Judy" Morris, 62, of Kansas City, KS, died Saturday, January 5, 2002 at the Providence Medical Center. Funeral Services will be 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 9, at the Porter Funeral Home, 1835 Minnesota Ave. K.C., KS. Burial in National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS. Friends may call 6-8:00 P.M. Tuesday at the funeral home. Judy was born January 19, 1939, in Brookfield, MO and had lived in Kansas City, KS most of her life. She had worked at AMF Sunset & North Kansas City Bowling Centers part time for 10 years. She is survived by her husband, J.D. Morris, of the home, 5 children, Larry Sisk, Kansas City, KS, Charles Sisk, Caulfield, MO, Lori Smith, Wichita, KS, Willie Sisk, Las Cruces, NM, Randy Sisk, Dallas,TX, brother Eddie Lee Jacobs, Branson, MO, 10 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, 3 step-children. (Arrangements: Porter Funeral Home 913-621-6400)
Nona Beth Willey
Date of Death: 01-03-2002
Service Information
Location: Stony Point Christian Church
Date: 01-07-2002 Time: 10:00 AM
Obituary
Beth Willey, 80, of Kansas City, KS, died Thursday, January 3, 2002 at the Overland Park Regional Medical Center. Funeral Services will be 10:00 A.M. Monday, January 7, at the Stony Point Christian Church. Friends may call 4-6:00 P.M. Sunday at the Porter Funeral Home, 1835 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, KS. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION OF KANSAS CITY 9201 WARD PARKWAY, SUITE 300, KANSAS CITY, MO 64114 and/or please share a memory of her life with her famliy. Beth was born October 5, 1921, in Muncie, KS and had been a lifetime resident of Kansas City, KS . She was a Elementary Teacher for the Kansas City, KS School District for 30 years retiring in 1982. She was a member of Stony Point Christian Church, Friends of Grinter and the Kansas City Kansas Community College Fitness Club. She is survived by a son Roger N. Willey, Kansas City, KS, daughter Pamela S. Ruder, Liberty Township, OH, Brother Curtis Kirby, Bonner Springs, KS, 4 grandchildren Jeremy Willey, Jason Willey, Joshua Willey, Kara Ruder, 2 great grandchildren Gaige & Montana Cochran. (Arrangements: Porter Funeral Home 1835 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, KS)
Harry C. Gow
Date of Death: 2002-04-20
Service Information
Location: Bristol Hill United Methodist Church
Date: 2002-04-23 Time: 2:00 PM
Obituary
Harry C. Gow, 68, Kansas City, MO, died Saturday, April 20, 2002 at St. Luke's Hospital-North. Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, at Bristol Hills United Methodist Church, 4826 County Line Rd. Kansas City, KS Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Noel Cemetery, Noel, MO. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Monday at the Porter Funeral Home, 1835 Minnesota Ave., K.C.KS. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Church or the American Heart Association. Harry was born August 26, 1933, in Liberty, MO and was a lifetime area resident. He had been a chef for Meadowbrook Country Club, Lake Quivira Country Club, the cafeteria at the Federal Building and retired in 1996 as the chef for the Priest's at Rockhurst College. He was a member of Bristol Hill United Methodist Church and was a Navy Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He is survived by his wife of 47 yrs, Evelynn Gow, of the home, 2 sons& their wives, Harvey "Bud" & Dianna Gow, Noel, MO, Scott & Theresa Gow, K.C.MO, 2 brothers, Bill Gow, Boliver, MO, Joe Gow, Boulder, NV, sister, Billie Klempnauer, Drexel, MO, 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. (Arrangements: Porter Funeral Home 1835 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, KS)
Vera R. Barckley
Date of Death: 2002-04-11
Service Information
Location: Porter Funeral Home
Date: 2002-04-15 Time: 2:00 PM
Obituary
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Cecil Ray McMannus
Date of Death: 2002-04-21
Service Information
Location: Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens
Date: 2002-04-25 Time: 10:00 AM
Obituary
Cecil Ray McMannus, 53, of Kansas City, Kansas, died Sunday, April 21, 2002 at Providence Medical Center. Graveside Services will be 10:00 A.M. Thursday, April 25, at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens 94th and State Ave. Kansas City, KS. Friends may call 6-8 P.M. Wednesday at the Porter Funeral Home 1835 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, KS 66102. Cecil was born October 4, 1948, in Ft. Dodge, Iowa and was raised on the family farm in Vincent, Iowa. He moved to Kansas City in 1966 and has worked for Liberty Fruit Company as a Quality Control Inspector for 20 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Lyall McMannus. He is survived by his wife, June McMannus, of the home, 3 sons, Cecil Alvis and Scott McMannus, both of KCK, O'Ryann McMannus, KC, MO, 3 brothers, Wayne, James, and Kevin McMannus, all of Vincent, IA, and 3 grandchildren. (Arrangements: Porter Funeral Home 1835 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, KS)
Anna M. Haldeman
Date of Death: 2002-04-15
Service Information
Location: Porter Funeral Home
Date: 2002-04-18 Time: 10:30 AM
Obituary
Anna Martha Haldeman, 86, of Kansas City, KS, died Monday, April 15, 2002 at the Presbyterian Manor. Funeral Services will be 10:30 A.M. Thursday, April 18, at the Porter Funeral Home, 1835 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, KS. Burial will be at 3:00 P.M., Thursday, in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Hiawatha, KS. Friends may call 9:30 am- 10:30 am Thursday at the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions to Grandview Baptist Church, 2400 Grandview, Kansas City, KS 66102 or International Essential Tremor Foundation 7046 West 105th, O.P. KS 66212. Mrs. Haldeman was born August 1, 1915, in Hiawatha, KS and had resided in the Kansas City area since 1946. She was a former member of the Calvary Baptist Church and its Doris Spencer Missionary Circle. She is currently a member of Grandview Baptist Church. She worked for 29 years in various departments of the Business Mens Assurance before retiring in 1975. MRS. Haldeman is survived by her husband of 64 years, Glen Norman Haldeman, of the home, daughter Gloria Ann Roy and husband Jim, Overland Park, KS, 2 grandsons Steve G. Cowart and wife Cyndi, Olathe, KS, Mark A. Roy and wife Cathy, Kansas City North, MO, 5 great granddaughters Shelby, Chloe, Haylee, Allie, Samantha, brother Edgar H. Armstrong, Auburn, CA, sister Edith Berling, Spring Valley, CA, nephew Brian Berling and wife Sue, great neice, Nicole, great nephew, Michael all of San Diego, CA, plus many extended family and friends. She was dearly loved by her family and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. (Arrangements: Porter Funeral Home 1835 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, KS)
Dorsey Clinton Willis
Date of Death: 2002-04-19
Service Information
Location: Wyandotte County Christian Church
Date: 2002-04-24 Time: 5:00 PM
Obituary
Dorsey Clinton Willis, 99, Basehor, KS, died Friday, April 19, 2002 at the Leavenworth Homestead Assisted Living Residence. Memorial Services will be 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, at the Wyandotte County Christian Church, 13700 Leavenworth Rd. Kansas City, KS. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery, Servia, IN. The family suggests memorial contributions to Leavenworth Homestead Assisted Living Residence, Wyandotte County Christian Church or Southern Care Hospice of Lawrence, KS. Clinton was born June 27, 1902, in West Fork, IN, the son of William Gaston & Maggie Doolittle Willis, and was reared in the Methodist Church. He had lived most of his life in South Bend, IN and Plymouth, IN before moving to Basehor in 1998. He had been a chemist for the Studebaker Automobile Co for 30 yrs and then a chemistry teacher at the Indiana University Extension in South Bend, retiring in 1970. He was a graduate of Indiana University with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. He was married to Ruth Clark on June 16, 1929, and she preceded him in death in 1998. He is survivied by 2 daughters, Alma Louise Dreiner, Ocala, FL, Mary Ellen Rich, Basehor, KS, 6 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. (Arrangements: Porter Funeral Home 1835 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, KS)
