Obituaries in Kansas Newspapers (arranged by city)
GUSTAVE E. FAIRBANKS
Service Time/Date: 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 15, 2005
Location of Service First United Methodist Church
612 Poyntz
Manhattan, KS 66502
Visitation: 7-8:00 p.m. Friday, October 14, 2005
Visitation Location: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz
Manhattan, KS 66502
Burial: Sunrise Cemetery
Manhattan, KS 66502
Memorials: First United Methodist Church or the Gustave and Helen Fairbanks Scholarship Fund-KSU Foundation and left in care of the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home.
Obituary: Gustave “Gus” Edmund Fairbanks, 90, Professor Emeritus of Agricultural Engineering at Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2005 in the Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community/Ptacek House, Manhattan.
He was born June 10, 1915 on the family farm near St. Clair, in Pottawatomie County, KS, the son of Edmund Millard Fairbanks and Berta May Benard Fairbanks. He grew up near Mayetta, KS, where he attended the local schools and was a 1932 graduate of the Mayetta High School. In 1941, he received his BS degree and in 1950 his MS degree from Kansas State University.
He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the South Pacific with the U.S. Army from 1941 until his discharge as a Captain in 1946. He later served with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from 1946 until his retirement, in 1972, at the rank of Colonel.
He was united in marriage to Helen G. Hall on February 22, 1942 in Jackson County, KS. She survives of the home.
After the war, Mr. Fairbanks came back to KSU in 1946 as a Farm Structures Specialist with the Extension Engineering Department. From 1947 until 1950 he was an assistant professor in the Department of Agricultural Engineering; Associate Professor, 1950-1957; and Professor from 1957 until his retirement in 1983. He was the major advisor to 22 MS degree candidates and a committee member for three doctoral candidates.
Professor Fairbanks had been a licensed Professional Engineer from 1948 and specialized in farm machinery research at KSU. He assisted agricultural machinery design students in an annual design competition-with his students winning in 1970, 1972, 1973 and 1974. He was active on university councils, serving four terms as president of the faculty senate and two terms on the graduate council.
He was awarded the U.S. Army Legion of Merit, by the Department of the Army, Headquarters, Fifth U.S. Army in 1972; elected ASAE Fellow in 1974; KSU College of Agriculture Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Student-Facility, 1974; elected Mid-Central Section ASAE Engineer of the Year, 1978; and was inducted into the KSU Engineering Hall of Fame in 1989.
He authored or co-authored many professional publications including: Insulation of Farm Buildings; Planning the Kansas Farmstead; Spraying Equipment for Weed Control; The Cost of Using Farm Machinery; and the Performance of Various Hay Conditioning Machines.
He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and Lafayette Lodge No. 16, A.F. & A.M., Manhattan and the Scottish Rite Bodies and Isis Shrine, both of Salina.
Honorary and professional memberships included Gamma Sigma Delta, Sigma Tau, Phi Kappa Phi, Tau Beta Pi, American Society of Engineering Education, American Society of Agricultural Engineers, Kansas Engineering Society, National Society of Professional Engineers, Reserve Officers Association and the Association of the United States Army.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Olive Souders; and one grandson.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Fairbanks is survived by two sons, David F. Fairbanks, and his wife, Carol, and Steven F. Fairbanks, and his wife, Cathy, both of Stillwater, OK; two daughters, Treva Kathleen Wiruth, and her husband, Don, Tulsa, OK and Mavis I. Ziegler, and her husband, Rick, Maryville, TN; two brothers, Everett E. Fairbanks, Green Bay, WI and Lewis Fairbanks, Houston, TX; three sisters, Mavis Mallory, Hutchinson, KS, and Alice M. Long and Ruby L. Estelle, both of Paso Robles, CA; and 11 grandchildren, Charles Fairbanks, and his wife, Tonia, Elaine Renfrew, and her husband, Jeff, Ellen Wood, and her husband, Jason, Anne Marie and Preston Wiruth, Katie Curtis, and her husband, Shannon, Jessica and Jared Ziegler, and Toni, Frank and Erin Fairbanks.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 15, 2005 in the First United Methodist Church, Manhattan with the Rev. Jim Reed officiating. Burial, with military honors, will follow in the Sunrise Cemetery, Manhattan.
Memorial contributions can be made to the First United Methodist Church or the Gustave and Helen Fairbanks Scholarship Fund-KSU Foundation 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 Mr. Fairbanks will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m., Friday, October 14, 2005 at the funeral home.
ELMER V. LUTZ
Mass Time/Date: 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 11, 2005
Location of Mass Seven Dolors Catholic Church
S. Juliette Street
Manhattan, KS 66502
Visitation: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, October 10, 2005
Visitation Location: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz
Manhattan, KS 66502
Burial: Sunset Cemetery
Manhattan, KS
Memorials: Seven Dolors Catholic Church or the Terry C. Johnson Center for Basic Cancer Research-KSU and left in care of the funeral home.
Obituary: Elmer V. Lutz, 84, Manhattan, KS passed away Thursday, October 6, 2005 at his home.
He was born January 22, 1921 at Frankfort, KS, the son of Elmer T. Lutz and Margaret Ann Johnson Lutz. He moved with his family to Manhattan as a small child and attended the local schools. He was a graduate of the Manhattan High School and had also attended classes at Kansas State University. Mr. Lutz was a veteran of World War II, serving as a pilot in the U. S. Army Air Corp from January, 1942 until his discharge as a Major in April, 1946. During the war, Mr. Lutz ferried every style of aircraft that was built during WWII from the B-24 to the P-51. Following the war, Mr. Lutz had the honor of chauffeuring General Dwight D. Eisenhower in a parade ceremony during his visit to Manhattan.
He was united in marriage to his beloved June A. Limbocker in June, 1944. She preceded him in death on May 27, 1977.
Mr. Lutz worked as a charter pilot and later as a corporate pilot for Alco/Duckwalls Corporation for over 25 years. He was also the local distributor for the Kansas City Star newspaper for over 25 years. He retired in 1979.
Memberships included the Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Manhattan, the Pearce-Keller American Legion Post No. 17, Elks Lodge and was an honorary member of the Manhattan Country Club.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Lutz was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Theron “Tiny” Lutz; and a sister, Ruth Grantham.
Survivors include a son, Mark E. Lutz, and his wife, Adrienne, of Bel Aire, KS; a sister, Helen Marks, Manhattan; three grandchildren, Jessica, Morgan and Madison Lutz, in addition to many nieces and nephews.
Mr. Lutz leaves behind a legacy of memories. In his prime, he was considered one of the top golfers in the state of Kansas, winning the Manhattan Country Club Championship a record seven times. His ability to make people laugh and control a room were something of a legend. Those who met him, loved him, and those who loved him will never forget him. If God was in need of a good laugh, he called the right son home.
Cremation is planned. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 11, 2005 in the Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Manhattan with Father Joseph Popelka as celebrant. Inurnment will follow in the Sunset Cemetery, Manhattan.
The family of Mr. Lutz will receive friends from 7 until 8:30 p.m., Monday, October 10, 2005 at the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, Manhattan.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Seven Dolors Catholic Church or the Terry C. Johnson Center for Basic Cancer Research-KSU and left in care of the funeral home. Online condolences can be sent to www.irvinparkview.com.
DEBORA BARRINGER
Service Time/Date: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 12, 2005
Location of Service St. George United Methodist Church
St. George, KS
Visitation: 7-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 11, 2005
Visitation Location: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz
Manhattan, KS 66502
Burial: St. George Cemetery
St. George, Kansas
Memorials: Debora Barringer Memorial Fund and left in care of the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home.
Obituary: Debora Mari Barringer 48, formerly of Denver, CO and more recently of the St. George/Wamego, KS area passed away Saturday, October 8, 2005 in the Mercy Regional Health Center, Manhattan.
She was born August 23, 1957 in Portland, OR, the daughter of Jack D. LaGrow and Vivian B. Goad LaGrow. She grew up in Wichita, KS and later Denver, where she attended the local schools.
She was united in marriage to Neal Barringer on September 16, 1973 at Commerce City, CO. They were later divorced.
Mrs. Barringer spent many years in Denver where she worked as a seamstress, interior decorator and construction worker. She moved to St. George, KS in July 2004 and had just recently been a resident of Sylvan Grove, KS.
She was a member of the Redeemer Temple, Denver.
Survivors include a son, Cyrus L. Barringer, Parker, CO; two daughters, Deborah Ann Barringer, Lakewood, CO and Patricia Smith, Westcliffe, CO; her mother, Vivian Vaughan, Wheat Ridge, CO; a brother, Johnny LaGrow, Salem, OR; six sisters, Diana LaGrow and Deanette Husky, both of Arriba. CO, Sylvia Echer, Wamego, KS, Alice Adams, Centennial, CO, Sherry Rains, Portland, OR and Jennifer Vaughan, St. George, KS; five grandchildren, Levi and Courtney Hoselton, Denise Ferguson and Sebastian and Dakota Barringer; 37 nieces and nephews and 5 great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 12, 2005 in the St. George United Methodist Church with the Pastor Roger Shanks officiating. Burial will follow in the St. George Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Debora Barringer Memorial Fund 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. Barringer will receive friends from 7 until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home.
BETTY C. TOWNSEND
Service Time/Date: 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 29, 2005
Location of Service Air Force Academy Cemetery
Colorado Springs, CO
Visitation: Please come by anytime to sign the memorial book.
Visitation Location: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz
Manhattan, KS 66502
Burial: Air Force Academy Cemetery
Colorado Springs, CO
Memorials:
Obituary: Betty C. Townsend, 74, Manhattan, KS passed away Friday, September 23, 2005 in the St. Joseph Village, Manhattan.
She was born May 2, 1931 at Wichita, KS, the daughter of Earl and Louise Findlay. She grew up in St. John, KS and was a graduate of the East High School, Wichita. Mrs. Townsend had been a Manhattan resident since 1977.
She was united in marriage to James B. Townsend, Jr. on August 15, 1953 at Wichita. He survives of the home.
Other survivors include two sons, James B. Townsend III, Manhattan and Charles R. Townsend, Clifton, CO; eight grandchildren; and one great grandchild.
Graveside services will be at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 29, 2005 in the Air Force Academy Cemetery, Colorado Springs, CO with the Rev. Bob Browning officiating. Burial will be in the Air Force Academy Cemetery. The Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, Manhattan is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences can be sent to www.irvinparkview.com.
PAULINE W. SCHMIDT
Mass Time/Date: 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 3, 2005
Location of Mass St. Thomas More Catholic Church
2900 Kimball Ave.
Manhattan, KS 66503
Visitation: Please come by anytime to sign the memorial book.
Visitation Location: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz
Manhattan, KS 66502
Burial: St. Mary's Cemetery
Junction City, KS
Memorials: St. Thomas More Catholic Church or the Manhattan Catholic Schools and left in care of the funeral home.
Obituary: Pauline W. Schmidt, 85, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2005 in Stoneybrook Retirement Community, Manhattan.
She was born September 13, 1920 at Duchess Alberta, Canada, the daughter of Emanuel Lloys Winter and Fern Blanche Larson Winter. She grew up in Topeka and attended the local schools. She was a 1939 graduate of Hayden High School, Topeka. She attended Dodds Business College after high school.
She was united in marriage to Edward Michael Schmidt on November 24, 1962 in Topeka. He preceded her in death on August 1, 1994.
She lived in Topeka from 1937-1965, Junction City from 1963-1965, and she had lived in Manhattan in her earlier years from 1923-1937. She returned to Manhattan in 1965 to make it her home.
Mrs. Schmidt worked as a secretary for the State Board of Agriculture from 1942 until 1963. She also worked as a secretary for the Cooperative Extension Service, Kansas State University from 1965 until 1981, when she retired.
She was a member of the St. Thomas More Catholic Church and the American Legion Auxiliary.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Robert Winter in 1986; two sisters, Helen Nicoll and Lorrene Christian in 1986.
Survivors include two brothers, Vern Winter and Ronald Winter, both of Topeka; a sister-in law, Lois Winter, Topeka and a niece, Anne Browne, Manhattan and many additional nieces and nephews.
Cremation is planned. Mass of the Christian burial will be at 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 3, 2005 in the St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Manhattan with Father Loren Werth officiating. Inurnment will follow in the St. Mary’s Cemetery, Junction City.
Memorial contributions can be made to the St. Thomas More Catholic Church or the Manhattan Catholic Schools and left in care of the funeral home. Online condolences can be sent to www.irvinparkview.com.
SLAVA ORAZEM
Mass Time/Date: 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 27, 2005
Location of Mass Seven Dolors Catholic Church
731 Pierre
Manhattan, KS 66502
Rosary: 7:00 p.m., Monday, September 26, 2005 at the funeral home followed by a Parish Vigil service.
Rosary Location: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz
Manhattan, KS 66502
Burial: Sunrise Cemetery
Manhattan, KS 66502
Memorials: Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, the Manhattan Catholic Schools or the League of Women Voters and left in care of the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, 1317 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, KS 66502.
Obituary: Slava Orazem, 77, Manhattan, KS passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2005 in the Mercy Regional Health Center, Manhattan.
She was born May 30, 1928 in Cerknica, Slovenia, the daughter of Edvard Furlan and Angela Sega Furlan. She grew up in Cerknica and attended the local elementary and secondary schools. In 1949, Mrs. Orazem immigrated to the United States and settled in Salina, KS, where she graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics from Marymount College.
She was united in marriage to Frank Orazem on June 30, 1953 at Salina. He survives of the home.
Mrs. Orazem lived for a short time in Ames, IA before coming to Manhattan in 1956. While her children were young, Mrs. Orazem was a dedicated wife, mother and homemaker. In 1977, after her children were older, she began teaching mathematics at Manhattan High School. She retired in 1989.
She was a member of the Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Manhattan, an active member of the League of Women Voters and helped to organize the Flinthills Parkinson’s Support Group.
In addition to her husband, Mrs. Orazem is survived by three sons, Mark Orazem, and his wife, Jennifer, Gainesville, FL, Peter Orazem, and his wife, Patti, Ames, IA and Thomas Orazem, and his wife, Patricia, Manhattan; two daughters, Mary Anne Martins, and her husband, Bob, Alexandria, VA and Helena Grinter, and her husband, Mark, Manhattan; three brothers, Vladimir Furlan, France Furlan and Valentine Furlan, all of Slovenia; three sisters, Zofija Urbas and Joza Mlinar, both of Slovenia and Anica Radivojevic of Serbia; four grandchildren, Matthew Orazem, Katie Orazem, Anna Grinter and James Grinter; and three step grandchildren, Erika, Nicole and Derek Schmidt.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 27, 2005 in the Seven Dolors Catholic Church with Father Joseph Popelka as celebrant. Burial will follow in the Sunrise Cemetery, Manhattan.
A Rosary, followed by a Parish Vigil Service, will be at 7:00 p.m., Monday, September 26, 2005 in the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, Manhattan.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, the Manhattan Catholic Schools or the League of Women Voters and left in care of the funeral home. Online condolences can be sent to www.irvinparkview.com.
ETHEL M. HEDKE
Mass Time/Date: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 7, 2005
Location of Mass Seven Dolors Catholic Church
731 Pierre
Manhattan, KS 66502
Rosary: 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 6, 2005 at the funeral home followed by a Parish Vigil service at 7:30 p.m.
Rosary Location: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz
Manhattan, KS 66502
Burial: St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery, in the Elbo community, east of Manhattan
Memorials: Seven Dolors Catholic Church and left in care of the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, 1317 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, KS 66502.
Obituary: Ethel M. Hedke, 72, Manhattan, KS passed away Sunday, September 4, 2005 in her home after an extended illness.
She was born October 8, 1932 at Seneca, KS, the daughter of William Spencer Scott and Mary Elizabeth Fienhage Scott. She grew up in the St. Benedict and Seneca areas of Kansas, where she attended the local schools and was a graduate of the Sts. Peter & Paul High School, Seneca.
She was united in marriage to Arnold Hedke on November 26, 1951 at Sabetha, KS. He survives of the home.
Mrs. Hedke had been a resident of the Manhattan area since 1961. She was a homemaker and had worked as a waitress for the Keck’s Steak House for over 10 years and as a clerk at the Burnett’s Paint Store for over 10 years. She was a member of the Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Manhattan.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Gilbert, Sylvester and William Scott; and two sisters, Mildred Scott and infant Riva Scott.
In addition to her husband, Mrs. Hedke is survived by four sons, Dennis E. Hedke, and his wife, Annette, Wichita, Michael E. Hedke and Mark W. Hedke, both of Manhattan and Gary T. Hedke, Midland, TX; two daughters, Mary W. Eberwein, and her husband, Len, Phoenix, AZ and Frances D. Bard, and her husband, Jim, St. George, KS; two sisters, Rita Neff, Topeka, KS and Darlene Broxterman, Vermillion, KS; and 11 grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 7, 2005 in the Seven Dolors Catholic Church with Father Joseph Popelka as celebrant. Burial will follow in the St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery, in the Elbo community, east of Manhattan.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Seven Dolors Catholic Church 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.
A Rosary will recited at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 6, 2005 at the funeral home followed by a Parish Vigil service at 7:30 p.m.
FLOSSIE E. SCOFIELD
Service Time/Date: 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 2, 2005
Location of Service Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home Chapel
1317 Poyntz
Manhattan, KS 66502
Visitation: 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Thursday, September 1, 2005
Visitation Location: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz
Manhattan, KS 66502
Burial: Valley View Memorial Gardens
Memorials: American Heart Association and left in care of the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, Manhattan.
Obituary: Flossie E. Scofield, 81, a former longtime resident of Manhattan, passed away Monday, August 29, 2005 in the Valley Vista Good Samaritan Center, Wamego.
She was born July 11, 1924 at Marysville, KS, the daughter of Norman E. Grovenburgh and Lucy L. Kipp Grovenburgh. She grew up in Kalamazoo, MI and Manhattan and attended the local schools.
Mrs. Scofield worked in food service as a cook and kitchen aid in Manhattan for many years. She was a member of the Olive Branch No. 128 of the Rebekah Lodge.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Lloyd Grovenburgh; and a sister, Dottie Sare.
Survivors include a son, Bruce R. Scofield II, Garden City, KS; four daughters, Jackie Ann Ditman, Garden City, KS, Vickie Lynn Scofield, Las Vegas, NV, Cindy Sue Fink, Topeka and Yvonne Carol Vazquez, and her husband, Rafael, San Antonio, TX; three sisters, Eunice Silva Wakefield, KS, Florence Swindell, Portage, MI and Tessie Bussart, Wamego; five grandchildren, Jeremy C. Scofield, Jennifer C. Scofield, Monica L. Fink, Allison D. Fink and Tawny L. Layton; and two great grandchildren, Ashley N. Scofield and Morgan N. Layton.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 2, 2005 in the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, Manhattan with the Rev. H. Wayne Fink officiating. Burial will follow in the Valley View Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association and left in care of the funeral home.
The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home.
