Obituaries in Kansas Newspapers (arranged by city)
MADELINE F. ENYEART
Service Time/Date: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 28, 2004
Service Location Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz
Manhattan, KS 66502
Visitation: 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 27, 2004.
Visitation Location: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
Memorials: David Enyeart Memorial Fund
Obituary: Madeline F. Enyeart, 56, St. George, KS passed away Saturday, April 24, 2004 in the St. Joseph’s Village, Manhattan.
She was born October 12, 1947 at Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Jessie Allen and Madeline Marek Allen. She grew up in Manhattan and attended the local schools.
Mrs. Enyeart had been a lifelong Manhattan area resident and worked as a nurse’s aid at the St. Joseph Retirement Home.
Survivors include two sons, James Blomberg, Manhattan and David Enyeart, St. George; a daughter, Maggie Blomberg, Topeka; her mother, Madeline Allen, St. George; and two grandsons, Malachi and Myles.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 28, 2004 in the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, Manhattan with the Rev. Tom Albright officiating. Burial will follow in the Valley View Memorial Gardens, Manhattan.
Memorial contributions can be made to the David Enyeart Memorial Fund and left in care of the funeral home.
The family of Mrs. Enyeart will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home.
PATRICK (PAT) W. LINENBERGER
Mass Time/Date: 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 27, 2004
Mass Location St. Thomas More Catholic Church
2900 Kimball Ave.
Manhattan, KS 66502
Rosary: 7 p.m. Monday, April 26, 2004
Rosary Location: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
Memorials: St. Thomas More Catholic Church
Obituary: Patrick (Pat) W. Linenberger, 62, Manhattan, KS passed away Friday, April 23, 2004 at his home.
He was born July 23, 1941 at Hays, KS, the son of Bonniventure Linenberger and Gertrude Burke Linenberger. He grew up in Victoria, KS, where he attended the local schools and was a 1959 graduate of the Victoria High School. He later received his BS degree in Chemistry from Ft. Hays State University in 1963.
Mr. Linenberger taught science and coached basketball, football and track at the Lyons High School, Lyons, KS for seven years before moving to Manhattan in 1974.
He was united in marriage to Katherine E. Brungardt on July 20, 1966 at Victoria. She preceded him in death on May 12, 1996.
Mr. Linenberger worked as a self-employed painting contractor for many years and was a member of the St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Manhattan and the Knights of Columbus.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Linenberger was preceded in death by his parents; and four brothers, Edwin, Gilbert and Dennis and Thomas Linenberger.
Survivors include five daughters, Annie and John Opat, Junction City, KS, Kathy and Errick Arroyo, Lenexa, KS, Diana and Matthew Vajnar, Pomona, KS, Tammy and Terry Gray, Wichita and Jane and Larry Broxterman, Indianapolis, IN; three brothers, John Linenberger, Manhattan and Verlin Linenberger and Leo Linenberger, both of Salina; four sisters, Bonita Schulte, Henrietta Giebler and Virginita Linenberger, all of Hays and Doris Pfiefer, Wakeeney; and 11 grandchildren, Ryan and Andrea Opat, Elizabeth and Maria Arroyo, Aaron, Katie, Toby, Ian, Emily and Abigail Vajnar and Landon Gray.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 27, 2004 in the St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Manhattan with Father Al Brungardt and Msgr. Armand Girard as co-celebrants. Burial will follow in the St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery, in the Elbow community, east of Manhattan.
Memorial contributions can be made to the St. Thomas More Catholic Church and left in care of the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, Manhattan.
A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m., Monday at the funeral home.
JAMES M. CATLIN, JR.
Service Time/Date: 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 23, 2004
Service Location Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz
Manhattan, KS 66502
Visitation: 7-8 p.m. Thursday, April 22, 2004
Visitation Location: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
Memorials: American Heart Association
Obituary: James M. Catlin, Jr., 57, St. George, KS passed away Monday, April 19, 2004 in the Mercy Regional Health Center, Manhattan.
He was born May 26, 1946 in Manhattan, the son of James M. Catlin, Sr. and Ethleen Chilcott Catlin. He grew up in Manhattan, where he attended the local schools and was a 1964 graduate of the Manhattan High School.
He was united in marriage to Sharon Tyler on June 29, 1976 at Manhattan. She survives of the home.
Mr. Catlin had been a lifelong area resident and at the time of his death worked for Associated Insulation Company.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Catlin is survived by three sisters, Judith K. Muhlig, Council Grove, Linda J. Hodges, St. George and Kathy A. Michaud, Wamego; and numerous nephews and nieces.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 23, 2004 in the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, Manhattan with the Rev. Tom Albright officiating. Burial will follow in the Valley View Memorial Gardens, Manhattan.
Memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association and left in care of the funeral home.
The family of Mr. Catlin will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home.
ZELMA A. ROOT
Service Time/Date: 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 20, 2004
Service Location Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz
Manhattan, KS 66502
Visitation: 7-8 p.m. Monday, April 19, 2004
Visitation Location: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
Memorials: First United Methodist Church or Homecare and Hospice.
Obituary: Zelma A. Root, 96, Manhattan, KS passed away Friday, April 16, 2004 in the Stoneybrook Health Care Center, Manhattan.
She was born Zelma A. Rupert on February 11, 1908 to Charles Rupert and Mary M. Whitley Rupert on a farm 9 miles northwest of Minneapolis, KS. She attended country school at District 21 and graduated from the Minneapolis High School in 1927. She later attended Kansas Wesleyan-Brown Mackie Business College in Salina. After graduation, Zelma worked at Ft. Riley and at Kansas State University.
She was united in marriage to Frank E. Root on June 8, 1935 at Junction City, KS. After living in Norton, KS for six years, the rest of their married life was spent in Manhattan. He preceded her in death on March 23, 1978.
Mrs. Root was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Manhattan, Past Matron and Past Patron Club of Order of Eastern Star Chapter No. 209, Social Order of Beaucant Assembly No. 216 in Concordia, Elks Ladies, S.S. Club, Thimble Club, Life member of the Historical Society and the Gingham Gals E.H.U.
In addition to her husband, Mrs. Root was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Dorothy Chaney; and three brothers, Leonard, Kenneth and Richard Rupert.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews, cousins and a host of friends.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 20, 2004 in the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, Manhattan. Burial will follow in the Sunset Cemetery, Manhattan.
Memorial contributions can be made to the First United Methodist Church or Homecare & Hospice and left in care of the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, 1317 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, KS 66502.
ROBERT GEORGE WESSELMANN
Service Time/Date: 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 24, 2004
Service Location Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz
Manhattan, KS 66502
Visitation: Come in any time to sign the memorial book.
Visitation Location: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
Memorials: Seven Dolors Catholic Church
Obituary: Robert George Wesselmann, 77, Woodstock, GA passed away Monday, April 19, 2004 at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy (Mallon) Wesselmann of Woodstock, GA; two sons, Paul Thomas Wesselmann of Madison WI and Jon Robert Wesselmann of Dallas, GA; two daughters, Mia Su Wesselmann of James Town, NC and Nancy Lynn Brooks of Woodstock, GA; three brothers, Richard Wesselmann of Orinda, CA, Edward Wesselmann of Freeberg, IL and George Wesselmann of Mascoutah, IL; three sisters, Mariam Florence Wesselmann and Mariam Catherine Wesselmann of St. Louis, MO and Patricia Cassing of Freeburg, IL; two grandchildren, Jack Robert Wesselmann of Woodstock, GA and Ariele Wesselmann of Dallas, GA; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Prayer Service will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 24, 2004 in the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, Manhattan with Father John Moeder officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery, Ogden, KS.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Seven Dolors Catholic Church and left in care of the funeral home.
SCOTT CHRISTOPHER MARSHALL
Service Time/Date: 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 26, 2004
Service Location First Christian Church
115 Courthouse Plaza
Manhattan, KS 66502
Visitation: Please come in anytime to sign the memorial book.
Visitation Location: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
Memorials: Scott Marshall Memorial Fund to be designated for the wrestling program at Manhattan High School.
Obituary: Scott Christopher Marshall, 31, Manhattan, KS passed away Monday, March 22, 2004.
He was born June 9, 1972 in Dodge City, KS. Scott was a 1990 graduate of the Manhattan High School and participated in wrestling, track and football. He was a state qualifier in wrestling for four years, a four-year letterman in track and a three-year letterman in football. He was elected homecoming king his senior year. A graduate of Kansas State University, Scott was a member of the K-State football team and received his Bachelor of Science degree in 1995. After college, he became a scuba diving instructor, a member of the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) and proceeded to work in Puerto Rico, Palau and the Maldives. Scott enjoyed traveling all over the world and meeting new people wherever he went. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Manhattan and a Master Mason at Lafayette Lodge No. 16, A.F. & A.M.
Survivors include parents, Dr. Ronald L. and Judy Marshall, Manhattan; brother, Rhen Marshall III, and wife, Staci, Blythewood, SC; sister, Renee Soberano, and husband, Miguel, of El Mirage, AZ; nephews, Mikey Soberano, Mason and Morgan Marshall; and grandmother, Gladys Marshall, of Beatrice, NE. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Rhen Marshall, and Ralph and Lucille Plihal, all of Beatrice, NE.
Memorial services will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 26, 2004 in the First Christian Church, 115 Courthouse Plaza in Manhattan. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that memorial contributions be made to the Scott Marshall Memorial Fund, to be designated for the wrestling program at Manhattan High School, and left in care of the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, 1317 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, KS 66502.
Following the memorial service, a Gathering of Family and Friends will be in Fellowship Hall of the First Christian Church.
T. MOYNE MCMASTER
Service Time/Date: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2004
Service Location Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
Visitation: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2004
Visitation Location: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
Memorials: Kansas 4-H Foundation and left in care of the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, Manhattan.
Obituary: T. Moyne McMaster, 85, died Sunday, March 21, 2004 at St. Joseph Village in Manhattan. She moved here from Hiawatha in 2001.
Moyne was born July 31, 1918 in Manhattan, the daughter of Lawrence N. and Theodosia M. Hays Nelson. She graduated from MHS in 1936 and from the Stenographic Department of Sacred Heart Academy in Manhattan in 1937. While working at the KSAC Department of Music, she met her husband of 56 years, Gerald O. McMaster, who was a KSAC student. They married at her parents’ home in Manhattan on February 11, 1941.
Moyne and Gerry lived in various locations in the United States during WWII. After the war, they lived in Stockton, Kansas; Norton, Kansas; and moved to Hiawatha, Kansas in l969.
Moyne worked at the Hiawatha Medical Clinic as an insurance claims specialist for many years, then Nila’s Gift Shop after retirement. She was a member of the Hiawatha Hospital Auxiliary and volunteered at the hospital until 1999. She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church, the Maple Leaf Square Dance Club, and the Brown County EHU. Throughout her life she willingly volunteered at her children’s schools and she also volunteered as a Clothing Project Leader for Rooks, Norton and Brown County 4-H Clubs.
In addition to her parents, a brother, Merle Nelson, and a sister, Morna Mae Huser, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gerry, in 1997.
She is survived by three daughters: Gretchen Lehman and her husband, Don, of Lawrence; Ginger Denning and her husband, Dave, of Manhattan; Gail Aldridge and her husband, Steve, of Blue Springs, Mo.; and a son, Gerald O. McMaster, Jr. and his wife, Nancy, of Crystal Lake, IL. Moyne is survived by 8 grandchildren: Jana Denning of Washington, DC; Toby and Elisa Denning of Lenexa; Jenny Lehman Wierwille and her husband, Larry, of Newton; Shannon Lehman of Lawrence; Spencer Aldridge and Stuart Aldridge of Blue Springs, MO; Scott Johnson and Lauren Johnson of Crystal Lake, IL. A great grandson, Dakota Wierwille of Newton also survives. Her brother, Myron Nelson, of Manhattan and sister-in-law, Rowene Palmberg, of Topeka, seven nieces and nephews and various cousins in the Manhattan area also survive her.
Moyne devoted herself to her husband, children and grandchildren and loved attending the children’s plays, concerts, sporting and 4-H events. She liked sewing; whether it was clothing or craft projects. Moyne collected chickens and antiques for years. She liked decorating and used crafts and antiques to create an attractive and fun home.
Memorial services will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 24, 2004 in the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, Manhattan with the Rev. Kevin Larson officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Sunrise Cemetery, Manhattan.
Memorials can be made to the Kansas 4-H Foundation and left in care of the funeral home.
The family of Mrs. McMaster will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
JAMES C. BOGART
Service Time/Date: 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 27, 2004
Service Location First Christian Church
115 Courthouse Plaza
Manhattan, KS 66502
Visitation: Please come by the funeral home anytime to sign the book. The family will greet friends after the service at the First Christian Church.
Visitation Location: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
Memorials: Memorial contributions can be made in his name to the First Christian Church of Manhattan, to the Colorado Neurological Institute, or the Manhattan Community Foundation (USD 383 K-12 Instructional Technology) Gifts may be sent in care of the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, 1317 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.
Obituary: James C. Bogart, 60, of Manhattan, KS died Tuesday morning, July 20, 2004 at his home after a valiant battle with brain cancer.
He was born April 25, 1944 in Wichita, KS, the son of Buford and Helen Maxine (Stewart) Bogart. He grew up in Wichita and graduated from the Topeka High School in 1962. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Washburn University in 1967 and a Master of Science from Kansas State University in 1973. He served in the U.S. Army from 1967-1973, including a tour of duty in Korea from 1968-1969, attaining the rank of Sergeant. He married Mickey Howard on December 4, 1971.
He was a life-long educator with USD 383, Manhattan. He taught 7th grade Social Studies from 1969-1972 at Manhattan Junior High School. From 1973-1978, he taught 6th grade Social Studies and Science at Lee Elementary School. From 1978-1979 he again taught 7th grade Social Studies at Manhattan Middle School. From 1979-1991, he was the Media Specialist for Manhattan Middle School and was the innovator of KansasFest, a district wide media event focusing on Kansas history. From 1991-1993, he served as K-12 District Coordinator of Instructional Technology, assisting and training many teachers as they implemented technology for the first time in their classrooms. From 1994 to his retirement in 2000, he served as the Media Specialist at Manhattan High School. Even after retirement, he continued to work for the school district, coordinating all the information and technology for the school district Cable Channel 20, where he piloted the showcasing of student work on television. He had avid interests in classroom technology, photography, Kansas history, and mentoring student History Day projects. He recently co-authored an account of the one-room schoolhouses of Riley County entitled Rural Schools of Riley County.
He was a member of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), as well as membership in KNEA and NEA.
In addition to his wife, Mickey, he is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Beilman, her husband Damien, and her two daughters—Terra and Mallory Sawdy, Andover, KS; his son, Tim Ulrich, his wife Paula, and their three children—Logan, Rebecca and Micah, of Troutman, North Carolina; and his son, Greg Bogart, his wife Kim, and their children—Dakota and Emily, of Bonner Springs, KS. He is also survived by his mother, Maxine Bogart, of Hurst, TX; one brother, Bruce Bogart, of El Dorado, CA; and two sisters, Charlotte Anderson, of Wayzata, MN and Janice Dickerson, of Hurst, TX. His father, Buford Bogart, and a sister, Diane Bogart, preceded him in death.
A private family burial with military honors is planned after cremation at Sunrise Cemetery. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at the First Christian Church, 115 Courthouse Plaza, Manhattan on Tuesday, July 27 at 11 a.m. with Reverend Neil Engle officiating. The family will receive friends following the memorial service in the Fellowship Hall of the church.
Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the First Christian Church of Manhattan, to the Colorado Neurological Institute, or the Manhattan Community Foundation (USD 383 K-12 Instructional Technology). Gifts may be sent in care of the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, 1317 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, KS 66502.
FREDERICK "FRED" E. DENOON
Service Time/Date: 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, 2004
Service Location St. Thomas More Catholic Church
2900 Kimball
Manhattan, KS 66502
Visitation: A Prayer Service will be at 7:00 p.m., Monday, July 26, 2004 at the funeral home.
Visitation Location: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
Memorials: Memorial contributions can be made to the Manhattan-Ogden Public Schools Foundation and left in care of the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, 1317 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, KS 66502.
Obituary: Frederick “Fred” E. DeNoon, 52, Manhattan, KS passed away Thursday, July 22, 2004.
He was born December 30, 1951 at Meadville, PA, the son of Daniel A. DeNoon and Faye Osgood DeNoon. He grew up in Meadville, where he attended the local schools and graduated from the Greensburg Salem High School in Greensburg, PA. He attended Western Kentucky State University for a year and received his BS degree in Biology from Kansas State University in 1972.
He was united in marriage to Diane M. Kongs on December 30, 1972 at Wetmore, KS. She survives of the home.
Mr. DeNoon lived in Onaga, KS for two years, working as an insurance agent for the Northwestern Life Insurance Company. He has been a resident of Manhattan since 1974, working as an agent for the Allstate Insurance Company.
He was a member of the St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Manhattan and the Theta Xi Fraternity. He received his Chartered Life Underwriters (CLU) certification in 1981 and for the past three years was a carrier for the Kansas City Star newspaper.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
In addition to his wife, Mr. DeNoon is survived by two daughters, Nicole Elizabeth DeNoon Strasser, and her husband, Kory, Garden City, KS and Lindsey Ann DeNoon, Manhattan; two brothers, Daniel DeNoon, and his wife, Ellen, Tucson, AZ and John DeNoon, Lynchburg, VA; and one sister, Christina Bergman, and her husband, Ron, Greensburg, PA.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 27, 2004 in the St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Manhattan with Father Don Zimmerman as celebrant. Inurnment will follow in the Sunrise Cemetery, Manhattan.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Manhattan-Ogden Public Schools Foundation and left in care of the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, 1317 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, KS 66502. Online condolences may be sent to www.irvinparkview.com.
A Prayer Service will be at 7:00 p.m., Monday, July 26, 2004 at the funeral home.
