Obituaries in Kansas Newspapers (arranged by city)
Jay M. Fields
1960 - 2006
CIMARRON - Jay M. Fields, 45, died Wednesday, May 3 at Lenexa. He was born June 11, 1960, at Syracuse, the son of Merle and Selma (Brehm) Fields. He grew up in Holcomb and moved with his family to Missouri in 1975. Jay was a graduate of Birchtree Mountain View High School in Mountain View, Mo. He married
Tosha Salem on Oct. 12, 1985 in Cimarron. A Cimarron resident he was the owner and operator of Fields Trucking in Cimarron. He was a member of National Rifleman's Association. Survivors include his wife, Tosha Fields of Cimarron; four sons, William Fields and Ben W. Shumate, both of Great Bend, Jeremy Fields and Zachary Fields, both of the home; three daughters, Shaminy Clone and Jayne L. Shumate, both of Great Bend, and Lindsay Fields of the home; his mother, Selma Brown of Syracuse; two brothers, Joe Fields of Pueblo, Colo., and John Fields of Mountview, Mo.; and grandchildren, Damien A. Clone, Domynick A. Clone, Shelby M. Fields, Hadleigh R. Thorne-Shumate, Sara M. Fields, Mario B. Leon-Fields, Aaron B. Shumate and Bradley A. Shumate. Visitation will be at Swaim Funeral Chapel in Cimarron from noon to 8 p.m today. Funeral service will be held at the First Christian Church of Cimarron at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 6 with Mr. David Johnson presiding. Burial will follow at Cimarron cemetery in Cimarron. Memorials can be made to Field's Children Education Fund in care of the funeral home.
Katherine Malone
1917 - 2006
TOPEKA - Katherine Malone, 88, of Topeka, died May 3 in her residence. She was born Sept. 23, 1917 in Rice County the daughter of Thomas and Doris Kahler Buss. She graduated from Chase High School in 1935. She married
Anthony Link on January 12, 1937 in Chase. He died August 24, 1952. She married
Francis Malone on Nov. 16, 1956 in Chase. He died June 26, 1987. She was a resident of Topeka for 11 years after moving from Great Bend. She was a retired nurse at Lyons District Hospital and a volunteer at Central Kansas Medical Center, Great Bend, and St. Francis Hospital in Topeka. Mrs. Malone was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Chase; Catholic Community of Great Bend at St. Patrick, Most Pure Heart in Topeka, St. Mary's Altar Society, St. Patrick Altar Society, V.F.W. Post 3111 Auxiliary and Center Kansas Medical Center Auxiliary. Survivors include two sons Dean Link and wife Brenda of Topeka, Anthony (Tony) Link and wife Mary Jane of Midland Ga.; three daughters Kay Armburst and husband Sam Feist of Arkansas City, Dorothy Lamb and husband Marvin, of Topeka, Nina Malone Svoboda and husband Steve of Laguna Nigel, Calif.; eleven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and an infant son, Thomas Link. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Great Bend with Father Ted Stoecklein presiding. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic cemetery, Chase with Father Reginald Urban presiding. Visitation will be from noon to 9 p.m. today. Altar Society Rosary will be at 4 p.m. today with vigil service at 6:30 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to Midland Hospice, Topeka in care of the funeral home. Funeral arrangements provided by Bryant Funeral Home 1425 Patton Road Great Bend, KS 67530
Helen F. Stallings
1921 - 2006
TOPEKA - Helen F. Stallings, 85, Topeka, died Sunday, April 30, 2006, at Aldersgate Village, Topeka. Mrs. Stallings was a homemaker, bridge teacher, avid golfer, school teacher, and a manager at the Kansas Department of Labor, Employment Security Division, from which she had retired. She was born Jan. 21, 1921, to Ernest and Florence Frack Reiman on a farm near Byers and was raised there. She received a bachelor's of science degree from Kansas State University. Mrs. Stallings was a longtime active member of Lowman United Methodist Church. She married
John R. (Jay) Stallings in June, 1943, in Manhattan. Survivors include a son, Dennis Stallings, Baton Rouge, La.; two nieces, Margo Anthony, Colorado Springs, Colo., and Nancy Mason, Orlando, Fla., and a nephew, Rodney Reiman, Dodge City. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Cynthia Stallings on Dec. 22, 1986, and her husband, Jay Stallings on Oct. 29, 1998. Services will be held at 10:30 am Saturday at Lowman United Methodist Church. Interment will be in Mt. Hope cemetery. Mrs. Stallings will lie in state after 9 a.m. Friday at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Lowman United Methodist Church, 4000 SW Drury Lane, 66604. Funeral arrangements provided by Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel 1321 SW 10th Ave. Topeka, KS 66604
Robert L. Whitmer
1911 - 2006
WILSON - Robert L. Whitmer, 94, died Saturday, April 29, 2006, at Salina Regional Health Center in Salina. He was born July 3, 1911, at Dorrance, the son of George Whitmer and Anna Wenger. A lifetime resident of Dorrance, he was a farmer/stockman. He married
Cora Duryee on July 16, 1936. He was a member of the Wilson United Methodist Church, and Beulah Lodge #291 in Bunker Hill. Survivors include three sons, Richard L., Eldon L., and Lionel, all of Wilson; one daughter, Iris J. Mog of Wilson; 18 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cora R. on March 3, 1974; and one son, George M. in 1996. Services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Foster Mortuary Chapel in Wilson with Pastor Kris Bair officiating. Interment was at the Dorrance City cemetery in Dorrance with Masonic Graveside Rites. Memorials are suggested to the Wilson Senior Center or the Wilson United Methodist Church.
Lloyd Milton Davis
1916 - 2006
BRUSH, Colo. - Lloyd Milton Davis, age 90, born March 2, 1916, in Great Bend, died April 29, 2006 in Brush, Colo., at East Morgan County Hospital. He was a member of Wellspring Baptist Church of Flagler, Colo. The son of Roy M. and Osa Ola (Price) Davis, he spent his grade school years in Hotchkiss, Colo.; middle school and most of his adulthood in Great Bend, and his last 10 years in Colorado. On Sept. 4, 1935, Lloyd married
J. Bernadine Goodman in Great Bend. They had two children, Wayne M. Davis and wife Carolyn of Akron, Colo., and Karen Sue Neighbors and husband Jack L. of Great Bend. Lloyd made most of his living as a dairyman for 20 years and he farmed for 60-plus years. He loved horses, fishing and golf in his early years. He was a former member of the United Methodist Church, Great Bend; IOOF Valley Lodge No. 95; PM's No. 18 and Encampment No. 91. He served on the school board for District No. 14 in rural Great Bend. Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Bernadine; son Wayne and wife Carolyn; daughter Karen and husband Jack; 11 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and seven step-great grandchildren. Lloyd will be buried with graveside services at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Great Bend cemetery. The family requests no flowers. Memorials may be sent to EbenEzer Lutheran Care Center, 122 Hospital Road, Brush, Colo., 80723.
Robert "Bob" Ratliff 1928 - 2006
LARNED - Robert 'Bob' Dean Ratliff, 77, died May 1, 2006, at St. Joseph Memorial Long Term Care in Larned. He was born July 30, 1928, at Larned, the son of Walter W. and Virginia Bell Burns Ratliff. He married
Mildred Moss on Sept. 1, 1951, at Coronado, Calif. She died Dec. 21, 1989. He married
Connie Chance on Jan. 5, 1991, at Wichita. She survives. He was a retired salesman for Rainbow for 35 years in Sacramento, Calif., moving to Larned in 1995. Ratliff was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and Noon Lions Club, both of Larned; and the Elks Club No. 2103, Carmichael, Calif. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. Other survivors include: two sons, Robert D. Ratliff Jr. and wife Vicki, Citrus Heights, Calif., and Ronald D. Ratliff and wife Myle, Elk Grove, Calif.; two daughters, Sonya Kay Snow and companion Jerry Harp, Elk Grove, Calif., and Janice Lynn Price and husband Randy, Citrus Heights, Calif.; two step-sons, D.J. Chance and wife Ann, Claremore, Okla., and Cory Chance and wife Holly, Colorado Springs, Colo.; three step-daughters, Carol Vratil, Loveland, Colo., Cristi Carr and husband Terry, Wichita, and Cathy Allison and husband, Doug, South Lake, Texas; two sisters, Iva Behrens and Patricia Ann Miller, both of Great Bend, and 15 step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Phyllis Etta Woelk, and a step-granddaughter. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the First Presbyterian Church in Larned, with Pastor Dennis Scheibmeir presiding. Burial will be at Calvary cemetery, Sacramento, Calif. Friends may call from noon to 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Morell Funeral Home in Larned. Memorials may be sent to the church, in care of the funeral home. Funeral arrangements provided by Morell Funeral Home P.O. Box 124 Larned, KS 67550-0124
Billy V. "Bill" Highfill
1926 - 2006
LA CROSSE - Billy V. 'Bill' Highfill, 80, of La Crosse died Monday, May 1, 2006 at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. He was born April 22, 1926, in Cherokee, Okla., the son of Alvin Lloyd Highfill and Meron (Hays) Highfill. Mr. Highfill was a 43 year resident of Rush County, moving there from Kansas City, Mo. Mr. Highfill was a graduate of Deer Creek High School, Deer Creek, Okla., and attended Northwestern State College, Alva, Okla. Mr. Highfill owned and operated Otis Tractor, Otis, and Highfill Tractor Company, La Crosse, before his retirement. He was a member of United Methodist Church; Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 3147; and American Legion Post No. 0058, all of La Crosse, and K.W.H.A. Mr. Highfill was a U.S. Army veteran, serving with the Occupation Forces of Japan during World War II. He married
Patty A. Jett on May 23, 1948 in Jet, Okla. Survivors include his wife of the home; two sons, Terry Van Highfill, and his wife, Peggy Highfill, of La Crosse; and Dale Glenn Highfill, and his wife, Rosemary Highfill, of Otis; one daughter, Sue B'lann Thorne, and her husband, Harry O. Thorne III, of Larned; seven grandchildren, Maj. John D. Highfill, Katy Hayden, Amy Sue Thorne, Dakota J. Thorne, Sierra C. Thorne, Hank A. Highfill, and Emma Rose Highfill; and five great-grandchildren, Brianne Highfill, Taylor-Van Highfill, Rowan Highfall, Meron Hayden and Gage Hayden. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin Lloyd and Meron (Hays) Highfill; two brothers, Cleal 'Dick' Highfill, and Jack Highfill; and three sisters, Leone McCarthy, Frankie Lance, and Pauline Sharp. Memorial service will be Thursday, May 4, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. at the Janousek Funeral Home Chapel, La Crosse. Inurnment will be at Pleasantview cemetery, Jet, Okla. Memorials made be made to United Methodist Church, La Crosse, or the La Crosse Country Club, La Crosse. Funeral arrangements provided by Janousek Funeral Home 719 Pine La Crosse, KS 67548
Clyde "Bill" Denney
1930 - 2006
SALINA - Clyde 'Bill' Denney, 76, died May 1, 2006. He was born March 4, 1930, in Great Bend. Denney was a former policeman and construction worker. He retired in 2002 from his job as a maintenance and construction supervisor at KState Salina. Denney was a veteran of the U.S. Marines. Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Ginny, of the home; son Mark Denney, of Dallas, Texas; step-daughters Cheryl Hedge and husband Troy of Royce City, Texas, and Natalie Akin of Colorado Springs, Colo.; brother Larry Denney and wife JoAnn; sisters Betty Wood and husband Charles, and Norma Wilson; six grandchildren, Molly Denney, Josh Hedge, Jeremy Hedge, Brandon Francisco, Lindsay Francisco and Ashlee Francisco, and three step grandchildren, Alex Hedge, Tyler Hedge and Olivia Hedge. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Gladys (McBride) Denney, and a stepson, Gregory Francisco. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Roselawn Heights Memorial Chapel, 1920 E. Crawford, Salina. Friends may call from 1 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the chapel, with the family receiving from 7 to 9 p.m. Memorials are suggested to Hospice or the American Lung Association. Funeral arrangements provided by Roselawn Mortuary 1307 S. Santa Fe Salina, KS 67401
Martha C. Brack
1920 - 2006
RUSSELL - Martha C. Brack, 85, died April 26 at the Allen County Hospital in Iola. She was born Nov. 22, 1920. in rural Russell, the daughter of John Jacob and Amalia (Keil) Karst. She graduated from Russell High School and attended Fort Hays State College for one year where she completed her education and obtained her teaching certificate. She married
Verrel J. Brack on Sept. 19, 1943. He died on Nov. 6, 1977. She taught at Mt. Strecker school in Milberger for three years, was a riveter for Boeing during World War II, managed a cleaning service at a Russell motel for many years. She was a resident of Russell coming from Galatia and Milberger. Survivors include one son, Leon Brack of Iola; one brother, Herbert Karst of Newton; three sisters, Elsie Brack and Esther Scheuerman, both of Russell, and Elma Morgenstern of Overland Park; and two grandsons. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Vesta Faith Brack; two brothers, Albert and Paul Karst; and two sisters, Doris Koch and Clara Eacret. Funeral was held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. John's Lutheran Church in Russell. Burial followed at HillCrest Memorial Park in Great Bend. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be given to the church in care of Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary. Funeral arrangements provided by Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary 610 N. Maple Russell, KS 67530
Dionicio Trevino
1930 - 2006
ST. JOHN - Dionicio Trevino, 75, died April 29 at his home in St. John. He was born May 23, 1930, in Rosebud, Texas. He served in the U.S. Army, was a landscaper and a 16-year resident of St. John. He married
Angela Jurrez in 1955, she preceded in death. Survivors include two sons, Felipe Trevino of St. John, and Jaime Trevino of San Marcos, Texas; two brothers, Frank Trevino of St. John, and Guadalupe Trevino of San Marcos, Texas; four sisters, Evangelina Gutierez of Odessa, Texas, Mary Argnello of Wichita, Genevia Trevino of Dodge City, and Sylvia Trevino of Garden City; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother, Felipe Trevino; and one sister, Judy Delgado. Rosary will be 7 p.m. Wednesday at Minnis Chapel in St. John. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the chapel with the Rev. Rene Guesnier officiating. Burial will be at the Fairview Park cemetery in St. John. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. today and 1 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel. Memorials are suggested to South Wind Hospice or St. John The Apostle Catholic Church, both in care of the chapel. Funeral arrangements provided by Minnis Chapel 526 E. 4th St. John, 67576
Ralph H. Misegadis
1910 - 2006
RUSH CENTER - Ralph H. Misegadis, 95, died Sunday, April 30, 2006, at Rush County Memorial Hospital Long Term Care in La Crosse. He was born Oct. 5, 1910, on a farm South of Rush Center in rural Rush County, the son of George Misegadis and W. Marie (Frerichs) Misegadis. Mr. Misegadis was a lifelong Rush County resident. Mr. Misegadis was a plumber's assistant before his retirement. He was a member of Hope Lutheran Church, Rush Center; member Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 3147, La Crosse. Mr. Misegadis was a member of the U.S. Army serving as a firefighter in Tinian during World War II. He received his training at Walker Air Force Base. Survivors include one brother, Dale Misegadis of Topeka; two sisters, Maud Snyder of Nashville, Tenn, and Mae Schlegel of La Crosse; two sisters-in-law, Irma Misegadis of La Crosse, and Pauline Misegadis of Bazine; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and W. Marie (Frerichs) Misegadis; three brothers, Dick Misegadis, Frank Misegadis, and Ray Misegadis; and an infant sister. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, 2006, at the Janousek Funeral Home Chapel, La Crosse, with Pastor Maurice Schaus officiating. Burial will be at Nekoma Union Township cemetery in Nekoma. Visitation will be 3 to 7 p.m. today at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse. Memorials are suggested to Walnut Valley Senior Center, Rush Center or the Hope Lutheran Church, Rush Center. Funeral arrangements provided by Janousek Funeral Home 719 Pine La Crosse, KS 67548 785-222-2517 May 2, 2006
Michael Reese
KEVIL, Ky. - A memorial service for Michael H. Reese, 59, a resident of Kevil, Ky., formerly of Holyrood, was held at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 18, 2006, at Grace Valley Independent Baptist Church in Kevil, Ky. Mr. Reese passed from this world at his residence at 5:55 p.m. Thursday, June 15, 2006. His request to be a body donor to the Genesis Gift of Life Program of the Medical Education and Research Institute in Memphis, Tenn., was accomplished. He served his country in Vietnam in the U.S. Army 1st Airborne Cavalry Division. Surviving are his wife, Celia (Duncan) Reese; daughters and sons-in-law, Marjorie and Rusty Smith of Paducah, Ky., Leora and Gene Patton of Arlington, Texas; a son, Brian Reese of Kevil, Ky., grandson, Eric Patton of Arlington, Texas; mother, Leora Reese Simpson of Owasso, Okla.; sisters and brothers-in-law, Carolyn and Don Wilson of Owasso and Karen Hudson of Port Orchard, Wash.; brothers and sisters-in-law, Don and Beverly Reese of Casper, Wyo., Bill and Eda Reese of Tehachapi, Calif., and Lloyd and Mary Reese of Columbus, S.C.; mother-in-law, Marjorie Cotton of Hoisington; sisters-inlaw and brothers-in-law, Gaylene and Brian Thayer and Vickie and Steve Basye, all of Hoisington, and Denise and Nick Bertram of Great Bend; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Everett Reese, and sisters, Mary Hendrix and Sue Laine Reese. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the American Cancer Society, 3140 Parisa Drive, Paducah, KY 42003; or Project Hope Non-Kill Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 125, Metropolis, IL 62960.
Karl L. Fisher
1948 - 2006
BEAUMONT, Calif. - Karl L. Fisher, 58, died June 21at Beaumont, Calif. He was born Jan. 17, 1948, in Kansas City, Mo. He was a Sales Territory Manager for 40 years, employed by R.D.O. Equipment in Riverside, Calif. He had been a resident of Loma Linda, Calif. for 10 years. Survivors include his wife, June Fisher of the home; two sons, Aaron W. Fisher of Andover, and Eric L. Fisher of Grand Terrace, Calif.; and one sister, Sharon Bowers of Great Bend. Graveside service will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday at the Claflin cemetery with the Rev. Sarah Hickson de Salazar officiating. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society or the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington. Funeral arrangements provided by Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home 415 N. Main / P.O. Box 146 Hoisington, KS 67544
Mildred B. Mull
1915 - 2006
Mildred B. Mull, 91, of Great Bend, died June 28 at her home. She was born May 11, 1915, in Great Bend, the daughter of August Henry and Anna Marie Gagelman Werhahn. She married
Elmer Mull Nov. 4, 1934, in Great Bend. He died Feb. 14, 1983. She was a homemaker and lifetime resident of Great Bend. Mrs. Mull was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, Mini Study and Ladies Church Circle. She is survived by one son, Gene Mull and wife Patsy, daughter-in-law Kay Mull, brother Gus Werhahn, and sister Mable Hiss, all of Great Bend; four grandchildren Tamzen Bright and husband Todd, of Dallas, Texas, Ty Mull and wife Shanda, of Great Bend, Natalie Dueser and husband Terry, of Wichita, and Tobin Mull and wife Jerri Ann, of Great Bend; nine great grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by one son, Bill Mull, and two sisters, Margaret Werhahn and Elfreda Walker. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Trinity Lutheran Church, with the Rev. James A. Strasen officiating. Burial will follow at the Great Bend cemetery. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and from 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday, with family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m., at Bryant Funeral Home in Great Bend. Memorials are suggested to the Trinity Lutheran Church or Golden Belt Home Health and Hospice, in care of the funeral home.
Robert E. 'Bob' Mohr
1936 - 2006
SHAWNEE - Robert E. 'Bob' Mohr, 70, passed away on June 29, 2006, at Shawnee, Kan. Robert was born on Feb. 23, 1936, in Great Bend, Kan., the son of Carl Sidney and Zoe Vivian (Hull) Mohr. He graduated from Great Bend High School in 1954. After high school he was employed as a printer at the Hutchinson News and Loewen Printing Company. In 1976, he was employed by the Seventh Day Adventist Church in literature evangelism ministry. He served as pastor of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in the Atlanta, Iowa, District from 1992 to 1997. From 1997 until retirement in March, 2006, he was pastor of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in the Gallatin, Mo., District. On May 15, 1977, he married
Norma Jean Field Withrow in Hutchinson, Kan., where they made their home. She survives, along with four sons from a previous marriage, Carl Mohr and his wife Karen, Redondo Beach, Calif., Scott Mohr, Lincoln, Neb., Kenneth Mohr, Spanaway, Wash., and Sam Mohr, Omaha, Neb.; two daughters, Mandy Rebarchek and her husband Roger, and Melody Rockufeler and her husband John, both of Shawnee, Kan.; four brothers, Carl 'Buddy' Mohr of Pasadena, Texas, James 'Jimmy' Mohr of Woodbine, Kan., Richard Mohr of Great Bend, Kan., and Thomas "Tommy" Mohr, Houston, Texas; four sisters, Virginia Sharp of Wichita, Kan., Joyce Lofland and Rosilyn Kruckenberg, both of Great Bend, and Marilyn Kae Bird of Nashville, Tenn.; 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He is also survived by a large extended family and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Joe Mohr, and his brother, Douglas Mohr. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Chapel Oaks Seventh Day Adventist Church, 6245 Monticello Rd, Shawnee, Kan. Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home & Crematory-Olathe Chapel will assist the family in Shawnee. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. on Monday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home & Crematory-Hutchinson Chapel, where visitation will be from 8 a.m. until service time. Interment will be in Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson. Memorial contributions may be given to the Kansas City Hospice, 9221 Ward Parkway, Ste. 100, Kansas City, MO 64114, or left in the care of either funeral home. Funeral arrangements provided by Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home 14275 S. Blackbob Rd. Olathe, KS 66062
