Obituaries in Kansas Newspapers (arranged by city)
OSCAR W. NORBY
Service Time/Date: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 7, 2004
Service Location First Presbyterian Church
801 Leavenworth
Manhattan, KS 66502
Visitation: 7:00- 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 6, 2004
Visitation Location: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
Memorials: Memorial contributions can be made to the Kansas 4-H Foundation, Umberger Hall, Kansas State University or the Alzheimer’s Association and left in care of the funeral home.
Obituary: Oscar W. Norby, 85, of Manhattan, passed away Friday July 2, 2004 in the Mercy Regional Health Center, Manhattan.
He was born September 13, 1918 in Hutchinson, KS, the son of Oscar M. and Blanche (Pearson) Norby, of Cullison, KS. He graduated from Pratt High School in 1936 and entered Kansas State Agricultural College in September, 1938, graduating in May 1942 with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture. Upon graduation, he became a 4-H Agent in Crawford County, KS until he entered Midshipman School (U.S. Navy V-7 program) at Chicago, on November 17, 1942. He was commissioned an Ensign on March 5, 1943 and was then assigned to the USS San Diego spending most of his military service time as a Torpedo Officer in the Pacific Theatre. In June 1945, he was assigned to Pacific Fleet Gunnery School located at Camp Catlin, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. He was discharged a Lieutenant in April, 1946. Oscar received a Master’s degree in Cooperative Extension (Administration) in June, 1959 and his PhD in January, 1961 from the University of Wisconsin, Madison.
He was united in marriage to Pauline Misemer on April 28, 1946 in Albany, MO. Oscar spent his career with the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service serving as a 4-H agent in Crawford and McPherson Counties; County Agricultural agent in Garden City; Northwest Kansas Farm Management Association Fieldman; Northwest District Area Director and Assistant Extension Director for Community Resource Development. He retired from KSU Cooperative Extension in August, 1981.
Oscar was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Riley County Genealogical Society, Lafayette Lodge No. 16, A.F. & A.M., Lee Pierson V.F. W. Post No 1786 and Pearce Keller American Legion Post No 17 all of Manhattan, Manhattan Shrine Club and Isis Shrine Temple, Salina, Kansas 4-H Foundation, Epsilon Sigma Phi Extension Club, alumni of Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity, Phi Kappa Phi –scholastic honorary and Manhattan Country club. After retirement he has devoted time to the Riley County Council on Aging, Riley County Senior Center and National Association of Retired Federal Employees.
In addition to his wife, Pauline, he is survived by a daughter, Marcia Matteo of Eatontown, N.J.; a son, Galen O. Norby, Wichita, KS; two granddaughters, Nicole Dean, Washington Township, N.J. and Michelle Matteo, Chicago, Il; two grandsons, Geoffrey and Jacob Norby, Derby, KS; a great granddaughter, Kaitlyn Dean, Washington, Township, N.J.; two sisters Drusilla Barker, Manhattan and Melba Scott, Pratt, KS; a brother, Dr. Marvin A. Norby, Sioux City, Iowa; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a son, Steven Norby on April 19, 1990.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 7, 2004 at the First Presbyterian Church, Manhattan with the Rev. Robert Cam McConnell officiating. Burial will follow in the Sunrise Cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 from 7 until 9:00 p.m. at the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, Manhattan
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions may be made to the Kansas 4-H Foundation, Umberger Hall, Kansas State University or the Alzheimer’s Association and left in care of the funeral home.
GARY F. GILLASPIE
Service Time/Date: 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 8th, 2004
Service Location Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
Visitation: Please come in any time to sign the memorial book.
Visitation Location: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
Memorials: Memorial contributions can be made to the Shriner's Childrens' Hospital and left in care of the funeral home.
Obituary: Gary F. Gillaspie, 63, Manhattan, KS passed away Friday, July 2, 2004 at his home.
He was born July 12, 1940 at Claflin, KS, the son of John Robert Gillaspie and Virginia Carothers Gillaspie. He grew up in Claflin and attended the local schools.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Mr. Gillaspie worked for over 27 years with the Kansas State University Police Department. He retired at the rank of Lieutenant in 1996. After his retirement from the Campus Police, Mr. Gillaspie worked at the First Bank and later with Peterson Clinical Lab of Manhattan.
He was a member of Pearce-Keller American Legion Post No. 17, Manhattan Shrine Club and was a Past Master of Lafayette Lodge No. 16, A.F. & A.M., all of Manhattan. Additional memberships included the Isis Shrine and the Scottish Rite Bodies of Salina.
He is survived by a son, Rob Gillaspie of Ft. Collins, CO.
Cremation is being planned. Memorial services will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 8, 2004 in the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, Manhattan with the Rev. Tom Miles officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date in the Claflin Cemetery, Claflin, KS.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Shriner’s Childrens' Hospital and left in care of the funeral home.
RITA CLAIR
Service Time/Date: 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 9, 2004
Service Location: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
Visitation: The family will receive friends from 7 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, July 8, 2004 at the funeral home.
Visitation Location: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
Memorials:
Obituary: Rita Jean (Jackson) Clair, 59, a former Manhattan, KS resident, passed away Monday, June 28, 2004 in the Creighton University Medical Center, Omaha, NE.
She was born October 4, 1944 in Manhattan, the daughter of Howard Jackson and Francis Taylor Jackson. She grew up in Manhattan where she attended the local schools and was a graduate of the Manhattan High School. At the age of 18 she moved to Michigan, where she lived until moving back in 1998. She had been a resident of Omaha for the past year.
While in Manhattan she worked at the St. Joseph’s Senior Community as a dietary aide and in Omaha as a baker’s helper for the Baker Grocery Store.
Rita is survived by a son, William L. Byrd, of California; a daughter, Monique Byrd, of Michigan; three grandchildren, Anthony Byrd and Porsha Byrd both of California and Nicholas Webb, Michigan; three sisters, Carol Jackson-Eaves and her husband, Michael, of Nebraska, Betty Clark, Michigan and Terry Jackson, Manhattan; her closest friend, Leatrice Coleman, Michigan; six aunts; three uncles and a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and four sisters, Kimberly Jackson, 1963; Delana Wilson, May 1980; Gayle Jackson, August, 1987; and Janice Jackson, April 1999.
Funeral services will be at 2:00, Friday, July 9, 2004 in the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, Manhattan with Pastor LeRoy Adams, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in the Sunrise Cemetery, Manhattan.
The family will receive friends from 7 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, July 8, 2004 at the funeral home.
JAMES "JIM" W. DENTON
Service Time/Date: 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 17, 2004
Service Location Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
Visitation: 7:00- 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, 2004
Visitation Location: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
Memorials: Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society and left in care of the funeral home.
Obituary: James “Jim” W. Denton, 74, Manhattan, KS passed away Monday, June 14, 2004 at his home after an extended illness.
He was born February 21, 1930 at Pana, IL, the son of Delbert Denton and Florence Fleenor Denton. He grew up in Pana and attended the local schools.
At the age of 16, he started working for the railroad and in December 1946 enlisted in the U.S. Army. He spent over 23 years in the service retiring at the rank of Sergeant First Class in 1970. During those years, he served in the Korean and Vietnam Conflicts with two tours of Korea. He received numerous medals and awards including the Gold Star with four gold leaves.
He was united in marriage to Hildegarde Petik on June 1, 1961 at Babenhausen, Germany. She survives of the home.
After his military retirement, Mr. Denton owned and operated the Merle Norman Cosmetics and the Topsy Popcorn Shop, in downtown Manhattan. He was also active in the real estate business and had started a limousine service. He had been a Manhattan resident since the summer of 1968.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother; and one sister.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Denton is survived by a son, Waldemar Denton, and his wife, Karla of Topeka and Karl H. Denton, and his wife, Sherri, Portland, OR; and one grandson, James Denton.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 17, 2004 in the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, Manhattan with the Rev. Mark Waterhouse officiating. Burial, with full military honors, will follow in the Ft. Riley Cemetery, Ft. Riley, KS.
Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society and left in care of the funeral home.
The family of Mr. Denton will receive friends from 7 until 8:30 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home.
C. L. GIPSON
Service Time/Date: 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 8, 2004
Service Location Sunrise Cemetery
Manhattan, KS
Visitation: Please come in any time to sign the memorial book.
Visitation Location: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
Memorials: Missouri Baptist Children's Home
Obituary: C. L. Gipson, 89, Manhattan, KS passed away Saturday, June 05, 2004 in the Mercy Regional Health Center, Manhattan.
He was born July 19, 1914 at Ardmore, MO, the son of Cyrus Gipson and Bessie Noble Gipson. He grew up in the rural areas of Macon and Chariton Counties of Missouri and was a graduate of the Moberly Community College, Moberly, MO.
He was united in marriage to Rachael Ann Enyeart on December 25, 1941 at Kirksville, MO. She survives.
Mr. Gipson was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U. S. Army Air Corp. He served as an electrical instructor and was honorably discharged at the rank of Staff Sgt.
Mr. Gipson worked for the Macon, MO Electric Cooperative, for many years, first as an electrician and later in public relations as the Power Use Advisor. He was instrumental in bringing public water to rural areas in north central Missouri, and served as board president of the Public Water Supply District No. 1 of Mason County. He retired in 1979 and had been a Manhattan resident since 2001.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Lions Club, both of Macon.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Gipson is survived by a son, Carl L. Gipson, and his wife, Karen, Wichita, KS; a daughter, Martha Ann Meek, and her husband, Palmer, Manhattan; eight grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Mary Louise Badgerow.
ELIZABETH LINN
Service Time/Date: 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 27, 2004
Service Location First Presbyterian Church
801 Leavenworth
Manhattan, KS 66502
Visitation: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Sunday, September 26, 2004
Visitation Location: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
Memorials: First Lutheran Church
Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz Ave.
Manhattan, KS 66502
Obituary: Elizabeth Linn, 84, Manhattan, KS passed peacefully away on Wednesday, September 22, 2004 in the Stoneybrook Retirement Community, Manhattan.
She was born September 30, 1919 at Glasgow, Scotland, the daughter of Robert and Christine Mitchell. She grew up in Glasgow and during World War II met Raymond Linn, while he was stationed there. They were united in marriage on April 23, 1946 in Toledo, OH.
Raymond and Elizabeth spent their early married years in the communities of Enterprise and Westmoreland, KS, before moving to Manhattan in 1958.
Elizabeth worked for the Manhattan School District for 22 years in the Junior High cafeteria. She had many interests including sewing, flower gardening, reading and traveling. She and Raymond took many interesting and memorable trips to all corners of the United States. She also was a long time member of the First Lutheran Church, Manhattan.
Elizabeth in survived by her husband of 58 years, Raymond; her daughter, Christine Turner, and husband, Dennis, of Prescott Valley, AZ; her son, Barry Linn, and wife, Nancy, of Manhattan; four grandchildren, Eric Patterson and E’Lynn Hamilton, Las Vegas, NV, Jason Linn of Riverside, CA and Jeff Pollitt, Manhattan; and five great grandchildren, Calvin, Ernie, Carlos, Mattea and Christian, all of Las Vegas.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and only brother, Dr. William Porter Mitchell.
Cremation is planned. Memorial services will be at 10:00 a.m., Monday, September 27, 2004 in the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, Manhattan with the Rev. Dr. Keith E. Wiens officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Sunrise Cemetery, Manhattan.
Memorial contributions can be made to the First Lutheran Church and left in care of the funeral home. Online condolence can be sent to www.irvinparkview.com.
Elizabeth’s family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home.
Bonita “Bonnie” L. VerBrugge
Service Time/Date: 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 21, 2004
Service Location First Presbyterian Church
801 Leavenworth
Manhattan, KS 66502
Visitation: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Monday, September 20, 2004
Visitation Location: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
Memorials: Mercy Regional Health Center, Manhattan
Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz Ave.
Manhattan, KS 66502
Obituary: Bonita “Bonnie” L. VerBrugge, 63, Manhattan, KS passed away Thursday, September 16, 2004 in the Mercy Regional Health Center, Manhattan.
She was born April 3, 1941 at Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Elbert Kuhlman and Isabel McAllister Kuhlman. She grew up in Bonita, KS, a town after which she was named, and attended the local schools. As a teenager, she moved with her family to Olathe, KS and graduated from the Olathe High School in 1959. After high school, she attended Emporia State University and graduated in 1963.
She was united in marriage to Jan VerBrugge on July 4, 1964 at Olathe, KS. They recently celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. He survives of the home.
Bonnie worked for the Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Co., Kansas City, MO for several years before moving to Manhattan in 1973. For over 27 years, she had worked as the office manager of the Manhattan Country Club.
She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Manhattan and the Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority.
In addition to her husband, Bonnie is survived by two daughters, Kristin VerBrugge Hedges, and her husband, Blake, Lawrence, KS and Marci VerBrugge, Overland Park, KS; three grandchildren, Isabella, Dylan and Apryl Hedges; her mother-in-law, Joanna VerBrugge, Kansas City, KS; an aunt, Doris Miles, Mission, KS and her beloved “Aunt Max”, Maxine Miller, Manhattan.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 21, 2004 in the First Presbyterian Church, Manhattan with the Rev. R. C. “Cam” McConnell officiating. Burial will follow in the Sunrise Cemetery, Manhattan.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Mercy Regional Health Center, Manhattan and left in care of the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, 1317 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, KS 66502. Online condolences can be sent to www.irvinparkview.com.
The family of Mrs. VerBrugge will receive friends from 7 until 8:30 p.m., Monday at the funeral home.
DONALD P. BRYAN
Service Time/Date: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 15, 2004
Service Location Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
Visitation: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 14, 2004
Visitation Location: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
Memorials: Crestview Christian Church or the Manhattan Lions Club
c/o Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
Obituary: Donald P. Bryan, 78, Manhattan, KS passed away Saturday, September 11, 2004 at the Midland Hospice, Topeka.
He was born August 11, 1926 at Lincoln, KS, the son of John Harley Bryan and Esther Carolyn Mason Bryan. He grew up at Lincoln, where he attended the local schools and was a 1945 graduate of the Lincoln High School.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army immediately after World War II, from 1945 to 1947, and served as a Military Policeman in the 16th Constabulary Squadron with the basic mission of tactical security of the American Sector of Berlin.
He was united in marriage to Lois A. Allison on June 29, 1947 at Lincoln. She preceded him in death on April 10, 2001.
Mr. Bryan farmed in Lincoln County, KS for several years and later worked in the oil fields for the Halliburton Oil Field Service Company near Chase, Great Bend and Pratt, KS. From 1963-1973, he worked as a dispatcher and patrolman for the Pratt Police Department and in 1977 moved to Manhattan to establish Don’s Stump Removal and Tree Service. He was active in the stump and tree service until his death. He was a certified arborist with the Kansas Arborists Association.
He was a member of the Crestview Christian Church, Lee Pierson V.F. W Post No. 1786, AARP, Friends of the Sunset Zoo, lifetime member of Elks Lodge No. 1185 and a past president of the Manhattan Lions Club. Mr. Bryan was active in the Lions Club International, serving as a past District Governor, a Melvin Jones Fellow and at the time of his death was a Zone Chairman for the Kansas Lions Clubs. Other memberships included the American Legion Post No. 260, St. George and a lifetime member of the American Veterans Association.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Bryan was preceded in death by a son, Roger A. Bryan in 2001; his parents; three brothers, Max, Oliver and Loren Bryan; and a granddaughter, Kelly Bryan.
Survivors include a son, Jerry D. Bryan, and wife, Melissa, DeRidder, LA; two daughters, Linda S. Parker, and husband, J. Scotty, Benbrook, TX and Donna K. Whitehill, and husband, James, Augusta, KS; a brother, Delbert Bryan, Beloit, KS; eight grandchildren, Deborah Shuler, Mark Whitehill, Rebecca Wood, Christopher Bryan, Corbin Parker, Jennifer Bryan, Sean Bryan and Amy Bryan; and four great grandchildren, Joshua and Arianna Shuler, Rover Whitehill and Vada Wood.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 15, 2004 in the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, Manhattan with Pastor Devin Wendt officiating. Graveside services, with military honors, will be at 2:00 p.m. in the Lincoln City Cemetery, Lincoln, KS.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Crestview Christian Church or the Manhattan Lions Club and sent in care of the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, 1317 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, KS 66502.
The family of Mr. Bryan will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home. Online condolences can be sent to www.irvinparkview.com.
