Obituaries in Kansas Newspapers (arranged by city)
DALE H. EDELBLUTE
Funeral Service Time/Date: 11:00 A.M. Saturday, March 18, 2006
Location of Funeral Service At The Graveside
Visitation: Family and friends are invited to meet at the funeral home at 10:30 a.m., Saturday to form a procession to the cemetery.
Visitation Location: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz
Manhattan, KS 66502
Burial: Sunrise Cemetery
Manhattan, KS
Memorials: Memorial contributions can be made to the First United Methodist Church or the American Heart Association and left in care of the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, 1317 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, KS 66502.
Obituary: Dale H. Edelblute, 93, a former Manhattan and Garden City, KS resident, passed away Monday, March 13, 2006 in the Newton Medical Center, Newton, KS.
He was born July 5, 1912 at Keats, KS, the son of Roy Edelblute and Elizabeth "Bessie" Conrad Edelblute. He grew up in Keats and attended the local schools. He later attended Kansas State Agricultural College, Manhattan and graduated in 1938 with a BS degree in Agricultural.
While attending Kansas State, he met and married Helen S. Joseph on July 21, 1935 at Manhattan. She preceded him in death on February 4, 2005.
Mr. Edelblute taught Vocational Agricultural in the public high schools of El Dorado and Kincaid, KS for several years and lived in several other Kansas communities working as an agronomy specialist with Kansas State University. He spent many years in Garden City before retiring and moving back to Manhattan in 1980. He had been living in Newton since 1997 and was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Manhattan.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Edelblute was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Ronald and Lyle Edelblute; one sister, Nina Edelblute; and also his great grandson, Benjamin Edelblute-Clarke.
Survivors include two sons, David J. Edelblute, and his wife, Judy, San Diego, CA and Phillip R. Edelblute, and his wife, Patricia, Chickasha, OK; four grandchildren, Thomas J. Edelblute, Scott D. Edelblute, Jennifer Edelblute-Clarke and Jessica Edelblute; and one great grandson, Eli Edelblute-Clarke.
Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 18, 2006 in the Sunrise Cemetery, Manhattan with the Rev. Jim Reed officiating. Burial will be in the Sunrise Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made to the First United Methodist Church or the American Heart Association 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.
Family and friends are invited to meet at the funeral home at 10:30 a.m., Saturday to form a procession to the cemetery.
G. LOUISE MCADAMS
Funeral Service Time/Date: 11:00 A.M. Friday, March 3, 2006
Location of Funeral Service First United Methodist Church
612 Poyntz
Manhattan, KS 66502
Visitation: The family will receive friends in Fellowship Hall at the church one hour preceding the funeral service.
Visitation Location: First United Methodist Church
612 Poyntz
Manhattan, KS 66502
Burial: Sunrise Cemetery
Manhattan, KS
Memorials: 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, Manhattan, KS 66502.
Obituary: G. Louise McAdams, 92, Manhattan, KS passed away Saturday, February 25, 2006 in the Meadowlark Hills Health Care Center/Lyle House, Manhattan.
She was born December 18, 1913 at Medicine Lodge, KS, the daughter of H. U. Magnison and Lena Baier Magnison. She grew up in Medicine Lodge, where she attended the local schools and was a graduate of the Medicine Lodge High School.
She was united in marriage to Verl E. “Mac” McAdams on June 30, 1935 at Medicine Lodge. He preceded her in death on January 13, 1991.
Mrs. McAdams was a homemaker and, following her husband’s County Extension Agent career, had lived in Medicine Lodge, Great Bend and Abilene before moving to Manhattan in 1952.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, Methodist Church Dinner Club, AARP, RSVP, Riley County Seniors Service Center and the FCE Extension Unit. She was a volunteer leader with 4-H, did volunteer work at the Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community and spent countless hours coordinating receptions and other occasions at the First United Methodist Church. The kitchen facilities at the church are named in her honor.
In addition to her husband, Mrs. McAdams was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, John and Pete Magnison; a sister Opal Spencer; and a granddaughter, Angela Marie Medley.
Survivors include two daughters, Shirley Postier, and her husband, Galen and Janet Medley, and her husband, Loren, all of Topeka, KS; a sister, Jo Ann Stolp, Medicine Lodge; five grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 3, 2006 in the First United Methodist Church, Manhattan with the Revs. Jim Reed, Moon-Hee Chung and Russell Stolp officiating. Burial will follow in the Sunrise 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, Manhattan. Online condolences can be sent to www.irvinparkview.com.
The family of Mrs. McAdams will receive friends for an hour preceding the service in Fellowship Hall of the church.
LOWELL WAYNE FRIESEN
Funeral Service Time/Date: 11:30 A.M. Wednesday, March 1, 2006
Location of Funeral Service At The Graveside
Visitation: The family will greet friends at the V.F.W. Post, 212 South 4th, Manhattan at 12:00 noon after the graveside services.
Visitation Location: V.F.W. Post
212 South 4th
Manhattan, KS 66502
Burial: Valley View Memorial Gardens Cemetery
Manhattan, KS
Memorials: Memorial contributions can be made to the Wayne Friesen Memorial Fund, to be designated at a later date, and can be left in care of the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, Manhattan.
Obituary: Lowell Wayne Friesen, 79, Manhattan, KS passed away Friday, February 24, 2006 in the Stormont-Vail Medical Center, Topeka.
He was born November 5, 1926 in Westmoreland, KS, the son of Leonard Friesen and Molly Geist Friesen. He grew up in Westmoreland and attended the local schools.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in the South Pacific Theatre during World War II.
He was united in marriage to Dolores A. Kindt on December 5, 1968 at Las Vegas, NV. She survives of the home.
Mr. Friesen spent many years in the Los Angeles, CA area working as an over-the-road truck driver and as a mechanic. He had been a Manhattan resident since 1974 and was a life member of Lee Pierson V.F. W. Post No. 1786, Manhattan.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Friesen is survived by a step son, George Sutterlin, and his wife, Mary, Manhattan; a brother, LaVerne Friesen, Westmoreland; and four grandchildren, Shane Hosier and Serina, Amanda and Charlie Sutterlin.
Cremation is planned. Graveside inurnment services, with military honors, will be at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 1, 2006 in the Valley View Memorial Gardens. The family will greet friends at the V.F.W. Post, 212 South 4th, Manhattan at 12:00 noon after the graveside services.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Wayne Friesen Memorial Fund, to be designated at a later date, and can be left in care of the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, Manhattan. Online condolences can be sent to www.irvinparkview.com.
LUCY BELLE BAKER
Funeral Service Time/Date: 2:00 P.M. Friday, February 24, 2006
Location of Funeral Service Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz
Manhattan, KS 66502
Visitation: Please come in anytime to sign the memorial book.
Visitation Location: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz
Manhattan, KS 66502
Burial: Sunrise Cemetery
Manhattan, KS
Obituary: Lucy Belle Baker, 77, Manhattan, KS passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2006 in the Mercy Regional Health Center, Manhattan.
She was born July 21, 1928 at Manhattan, the daughter of Ernest G. Baker and Helen J. Keele Baker. She grew up in Manhattan and attended the local schools. She was a lifelong resident of Manhattan and a member of the Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom Hall.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Ernest, Randall and Lloyd Baker; and three sisters, Jean Harrison, Helen Baker and Amelia Jackson.
Survivors include one brother, William Baker, Topeka; two sisters, Marion Holiwell and Geraldine Walton, both of Manhattan; and a host of nieces and nephews whom she helped raise.
Cremation is planned. Memorial services will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 24, 2006 in the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, Manhattan. Inurnment will follow in the Sunrise Cemetery, Manhattan.
EARL L. BALDWIN
Funeral Service Time/Date: 1:30 P.M. Wednesday, February 22, 2006
Location of Funeral Service College Avenue United Methodist Church
1609 College Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
Visitation: 7:00-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 21, 2006
Visitation Location: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz
Manhattan, KS 66502
Burial: Sunrise Cemetery
Manhattan, KS
Memorials: Memorial contributions can be made to the College Ave. United Methodist Church or Camp Hope for the American Cancer Society and left in care of the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, Manhattan, 1317 Poyntz, Manhattan, KS 66502
Obituary: Earl L. Baldwin, 52, Manhattan, KS passed away Saturday, February 18, 2006 in the Mercy Regional Health Center, Manhattan.
He was born January 16, 1954 at Ft. Leavenworth, KS, the son of Harold L. Baldwin and Magdalene Farley Baldwin. He grew up in Leavenworth where he attended the local schools and was a 1973 graduate of the Leavenworth High School. He had also attended Garden City Community College and Emporia State University.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the military from March 1975 through March 1977. He had been a Manhattan resident since 1977.
He was united in marriage to Krystal McClary on July 23, 1994 at Centralia, KS. She survives of the home.
Mr. Baldwin had worked for the Parker-Hannifin Corporation, Manhattan since 1979 and at the time of his death was a laboratory technician for the company.
He was a member of the College Avenue United Methodist Church and Lafayette Lodge No. 16, A.F. & A.M., both of Manhattan. He worked many volunteer hours for the American Cancer Society and enjoyed golf, photography and was an avid jogger.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Baldwin is survived by twin daughters, Katey and Ashley Baldwin, both of Manhattan; his father, Harold L. Baldwin, Leavenworth, KS; a brother, Wayne L. Baldwin, Baytown, TX; and a twin sister, Carol A. Swann, Leavenworth.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 22, 2006 in the College Avenue United Methodist Church with the Rev. Larry Fry officiating. Burial, with military honors and Masonic services, will follow in the Sunrise Cemetery, Manhattan.
Memorial contributions can be made to the College Ave. United Methodist Church or Camp Hope for the American Cancer Society and left in care of the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, Manhattan. Online condolences can be sent to www.irvinparkview.com.
The family will receive friends from 7 until 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 21, 2006 at the funeral home.
BEVERLY LASKEY
Funeral Mass Time/Date: 11:00 A.M. Monday, February 13, 2006
Location of Funeral Mass Seven Dolors Catholic Church
731 Pierre
Manhattan, KS 66502
Rosary: 7:00 p.m. Sunday, February 12, 2006
Rosary Location: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz
Manhattan, KS 66502
Burial: At A Later date in Massachusettes
Memorials: Manhattan Catholic Schools Endowment Fund at 306 S. Juliette Ave., Manhattan, 66502 or in care of the funeral home Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, 1317 Poyntz, Manhattan, KS 66502
Obituary: Beverly Laskey died Thursday at Mercy Regional Health Center. She was 82.
Ms. Laskey was born on Nov. 14, 1923 in Somerville, MA. She was the beloved daughter of F. Vernon and Mabel E. Laskey.
Ms. Laskey grew up in Somerville and graduated from Emmanuel College in Boston. She was the former registrar at Harvard University’s School of Public Health and relocated to Manhattan in 1981.
Ms. Laskey attended Kansas State University where she pursued a master’s in educational guidance from the College of Education. While in Manhattan she counseled students and others. She was a longtime member of Seven Dolors Catholic Church and made numerous contributions to church charities.
Ms. Laskey is survived by her Aunt Mary Griffin of Quincy, MA; many loving cousins and lifelong friends, including those who cared for her so tenderly and selflessly throughout her illness during the past five weeks.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Manhattan Catholic Schools Endowment Fund at 306 S. Juliette Ave., Manhattan, 66502. A Rosary vigil will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday at Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home at 1317 Poyntz Avenue. A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Seven Dolors.
IVA G. HOLLINGSWORTH
Funeral Service Time/Date: No services are planned at this time.
Location of Funeral Service
Visitation: Please come by any time to sign the memorial book.
Visitation Location: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz
Manhattan, KS 66502
Burial: At A Later date in the Valley View Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Memorials:
Obituary: Iva G. Hollingsworth, 73, Manhattan, KS passed away Friday, November 10, 2006 in her home.
She was born September 29, 1932 at Armagh, PA, the daughter of Harry Hollingsworth and Iva Westover Hollingsworth. She grew up in Armagh and attended the local schools.
Ms. Hollingsworth lived in Colorado Springs for many years where she operated a child care center in her home. She had been a Manhattan resident since 1986.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Gordon Hollingsworth; and a sister, Betty Lou Griffith.
Survivors include a daughter, Jeanne Hawes, and her husband, Bret, Randolph, KS; a son, J Matthew Hollingsworth, Nashville, TN; a sister, Wilma Jean Tomb, New Florence, PA; a brother, Bob Hollingsworth, Rockville, RI; and four grandchildren.
Cremation is planned. No memorial services are scheduled at this time. Inurnment will be held at a later date in the Valley View Memorial Gardens, Manhattan. The Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, Manhattan is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences can be sent to www.irvinparkview.com.
JEAN BERRY
Service Time/Date: 11:30 A.M. Thursday, February 9, 2006
Location of Service Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home Chapel
1317 Poyntz
Manhattan, KS 66502
Visitation: 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 8, 2006
Visitation Location: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz
Manhattan, KS 66502
Burial: Valley View Memorial Gardens
Manhattan, KS
Memorials: First Church of the Nazarene or the Riley County 4-H Foundation and left in care of the funeral home.
Obituary: Jean Berry, 82, Manhattan, KS was called to Heaven on Sunday, February 5, 2006 while in the Mercy Regional Health Center, Manhattan with a recent illness.
Born in Pottawatomie County, November 19, 1923, she grew up at Rocky Ford and married Gus E. Berry in 1942. A lifetime resident of Manhattan, she and Gus had four daughters; Edrena Adolph, Bette Skaggs, Sue Washburn, Becky Blue and they raised Jean’s niece, Sherry Stutzman.
Gus and Jean lived and farmed together in the Eureka Valley area. They were Be-Busy 4-H Club leaders and school bus drivers for many years. Both were active with school and community activities. Gus, a former Ogden Chief of Police and Riley County Sheriff’s Deputy, preceded her in death on August 21, 1977.
Jean’s home was always the gathering place for family and friends. Her southern hospitality and cooking (especially her pies) welcomed all. While living with daughters in Eureka, Kansas and Beaver, Oklahoma, she became known as Granny to the families she befriended.
Jean’s southern roots came from her parents, John and Emma (Crump) Prestwood, who moved to Kansas to homestead. Jean’s family made many visits to North Carolina and kept close ties to relatives there.
Jean loved each season of the year which found her planting garden and flowers, canning the harvest and decorating her home for all the holidays.
Written in her Bible was her daily prayer, “use me today to help someone else.” Providing for others were her everyday chores. Jean and her children attended the Manhattan Church of the Nazarene.
Jean had two sisters and two brothers who preceded her in death, an infant brother, William, Lorena (Lutz), Almetta Prestwood and Edward (Bud) Prestwood.
In addition to her four daughters, she is survived by seven grandchildren: Berry Skaggs, Todd Adolph, Jantzie Bluthardt, Jason Adolph, Buffy Headrick, Brenda Louthan, and Amanda Silva; and eleven great grandchildren: Gus and Hadley Skaggs, Wesley Adolph, Keane and Ariel Adolph, Briggham, Aspen and Grayson Headrick, Hanna and Easton Louthan and Teygan Bluthardt.
Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, February 9, 2006 in the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, Manhattan with Pastor Pat Weyrauch officiating. Burial will follow in the Valley View Memorial Gardens, Manhattan. Jean’s family will receive friends from 7 until 8:30 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions can be made to the First Church of the Nazarene or the Riley County 4-H Foundation and left in care of the funeral home. Online condolences can be sent to www.irvinparkview.com.
STEVEN ERIC LOWE
Service Time/Date: 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 3, 2006
Location of Service Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home Chapel
1317 Poyntz
Manhattan, KS 66502
Visitation: Please come in anytime to sign the memorial book.
Visitation Location: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz
Manhattan, KS 66502
Burial: Sunrise Cemetery
Manhattan, KS
Obituary: Steven Eric Lowe, 57, Denver, CO passed away Thursday, January 26, 2006 in the St. Joseph Hospital, Aurora, CO.
He was born June 23, 1948 at Manhattan, the son of Benjamin A. White and Flossie M. Duncan. He grew up in Manhattan and attended the local schools.
Mr. Lowe worked for the International Paper Company at Texarkana, TX for 17 years and had been a resident of the Denver area since 1998 where he worked in the construction industry.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Rick Lowe; and a sister, Cindy Mann.
Survivors include two sons, Steven E. Lowe, Jr., Manhattan and Richard A. Lowe, Houston, TX; three daughters, Candice Lowe, Vancouver, WA, Stephanie Lowe, Texarkana, TX and Regina Ellis, Dallas, TX; a brother, Albert Mann, Jr., Aurora, CO; two sisters, Elsa Morgan, Manhattan and Jeanette Ann Garrison, Texarkana, TX; nine grandchildren; and several step grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 3, 2006 in the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, Manhattan. Burial will follow in the Sunrise Cemetery, Manhattan.
