Obituaries in Kansas Newspapers (arranged by city)
JOANN TUCKER
Funeral Service Time/Date: 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 9, 2007
Location of Funeral Service: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
Visitation Time: Please come in anytime to sign the memorial book.
Visitation Location: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
Burial: Will be at a later date.
Memorials: American Cancer Society and left in care of the funeral home.
Obituary: JoAnn Tucker, 78, Manhattan, KS passed away Wednesday, June 06, 2007 in the St. Joseph Village, Manhattan.
She was born September 18, 1928 at Duncan, OK, the daughter of Detroit Elbert Bailey and Grace A. Carpenter. She grew up in Duncan where she attended the local schools and was a graduate of the Duncan High School.
She was united in marriage to Everett Allen Tucker on March 15 ,1948 in Carlsbad, New Mexico. They were later divorced.
Mrs. Tucker lived many years in South Hutchinson, KS before moving to Manhattan in 2004. She worked as a cashier and checker for several grocery stores and was a receptionist for Dr. Perkins in Hutchinson for many years.
Survivors include two sons, Allen Joe Tucker, and his wife, Dot, Manhattan and Gary Michael Tucker, of Pennsylvania; nine grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and her longtime Pekingese companion, Susu.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and two sisters, Norma Jean Adomili and Phyllis Mosley.
Cremation is planned. Memorial services will be at 1:00, Saturday, June 9, 2007 in the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, Manhattan with the Rev. David Pape officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date.
Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society and left in care of the funeral home. Online condolences can be sent to www.irvinparkview.com.
RALPH E. UTERMOEHLEN
Funeral Service Time/Date: 10:00 a.m.
Friday, June 8, 2007
Location of Funeral Service: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
Visitation Time: 7 until 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 7, 2007
Visitation Location: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
Burial: Sunrise Cemetery
Manhattan, KS
Memorials: Kansas State 4-H Foundation or the Pearce-Keller American Legion Post No. 17, and left in care of the funeral home.
Obituary: Ralph E. Utermoehlen, 82, Manhattan, KS passed away Sunday, June 3, 2007 in the St. Joseph Village, Manhattan.
He was born August 22, 1924 at Pittsburg, KS, the son of Adam Eric Utermoehlen and Emma Bonnell Holden Utermoehlen. He grew up on the family farm, near Pittsburg, and attended the local schools. He was a 1942 graduate of the Mindenmines, MO High School. In 1949, he received his BS degree in Agriculture Education from Kansas State University and in 1970 his MS degree from the University of Kansas in Public Administration.
Mr. Utermoehlen was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Army’s 69th Division in the European Theatre. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart.
He was united in marriage to Doris D. Myers on February 1, 1948 at Manhattan. She survives of the home.
After college graduation, Mr. Utermoehlen worked as a Vocational Agriculture teacher at McCune, KS for five years, was the assistant Farm Director at the local radio and TV station at St. Joseph, MO and from 1959 until 1964 was the personnel director at the Dannan Feed Company, St. Joseph. From 1964 until 1969, he was the 4-H agent in Lawrence, KS and from 1969 until 1974 was a Community Development Agent with the Extension Service at the University of Missouri. In 1974, he moved to Manhattan to be the Community Development Specialist with the KSU Extension Service. He retired in 1994 after 20 years of service.
He was a member of the College Avenue United Methodist Church, Pearce-Keller American Legion Post No. 17, Lee Pierson V.F.W. Post No. 1786, Manhattan Shrine Club, NARFE and AARP, all of Manhattan. Other memberships included the Parsons, KS Masonic Lodge; Isis Shrine of Salina; Alpha Gamma Roe and Epsilon Sigma Phi Fraternities; Travelers Protective Association (served on the National Board of Directors and secretary of the local chapter); Military Vehicle Preservation Association; and the Three Valleys Antique Car Club.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Utermoehlen is survived by two sons, Randy R. Utermoehlen, and his wife, Wanda, Jefferson City, MO and Thomas E. Utermoehlen, Manhattan; one daughter, Brenda J. Galati, and her husband, Phil, Florissant, MO; a sister, Norma D. Barclay, and her husband, Bob, Iola, KS; three grandchildren, Michael D. Heckman, Michelle R. Patterson and Jamie L. Tackitt; and eight great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 8, 2007 in the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, Manhattan with the Rev. Larry Fry officiating. Burial, with military and Masonic honors, will follow in the Sunrise Cemetery, Manhattan.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Kansas State 4-H Foundation or the Pearce-Keller American Legion Post No. 17, and left in care of the funeral home. Online condolences can be sent to www.irvinparkview.com.
The family of Mr. Utermoehlen will receive friends from 7 until 8:30 p.m., Thursday, June 7, 2007 at the funeral home.
ANGELA JEAN BURDICK TESCH
Funeral Service Time/Date: 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, June 7, 2007
Location of Funeral Service: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
Visitation Time: Please come in anytime to sign the memorial book.
Visitation Location: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
Burial: Sunrise Cemetery
Manhattan, KS
Memorials:
Obituary: Angela Jean Burdick Tesch, 26, Manhattan, KS passed away Saturday, June 2, 2007 at her home.
She was born September 16, 1980 at Alexandria, MN, the daughter of Roger N. Tesch and Sandra J. Lenzen Tesch. She grew up in Kalispall, MT and attended the local schools.
She was a homemaker and attended the Westview Community Church, Manhattan.
Survivors include her husband, Thomas G. Burdick, of the home; a son, Elijah Donald Burdick and a daughter, Annamarie Autumn Burdick, both of the home; her father and step mother, Roger and Kathy Tesch, Albuquerque, NM; her mother, Sandy Lenzen, Colorado Springs, CO; a brother, Andrew Tesch, Amarillo, TX; and grandparents, Orlando and Lenore Tesch, Mayer, MN and Arthur and Alice Lenzen, Waconia, MN.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 7, 2007 in the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, Manhattan with Pastor Cody Waterman officiating. Burial will follow in the Sunrise Cemetery, Manhattan.
Online condolences can be sent to www.irvinparkview.com.
MAYME VENETA MCCRANN TATMAN
Funeral Service Time/Date: 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, June 2, 2007
Location of Funeral Service: Sunset Cemetery
Manhattan, KS
Visitation Time: Come in anytime to sign the memorial book.
Visitation Location: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
Burial: 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, June 2, 2007
Memorials:
Obituary: Mayme Veneta McCrann Tatman passed away on October 10, 2006 in Murfreesboro, TN. Her remains will be interred at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 2, 2007 in the Sunset Cemetery, Manhattan. She will join her husband of 57 years, Philip Jesse Tatman, as well as her brother, Charles Marion McCrann, and his wife, Sarah Margaret Toeffler McCrann. Mayme is survived by her daughter, Dr. Micki Jo Tatman Young, her grandson, Philip Jay Young and two great granddaughters, Caroline Elizabeth Young and Catherine Ann Michelle Young, all of Murfreesboro. She also has a half sister, Judy Jill Scalan Bounds of Plano, TX, a nephew, Terrance Michael McCrann of St. Peters, MO and a niece, Lisa Patt McCrann of Manhattan.
Mayme graduated from Kansas State University in 1931 with multiple majors. She spent her long life devoted to her family, by working outside the home, inside the home and in the community. She was accomplished in cooking, sewing, tailoring, knitting, crocheting, macramé, needlepoint and caning. She applied these skills in Girl Scout work, adult education and Red Cross First Aid instruction. The Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, Manhattan is in charge of local arrangements. Online condolences can be sent to www.irvinparkview.com.
RICHARD D. FRYE
Funeral Service Time/Date: 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Location of Funeral Service: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz
Manhattan, KS 66502
Visitation Time: 7 until 8:30 p.m.
Monday, May 21, 2007
Visitation Location: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz
Manhattan, KS 66502
Burial: 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Fairlawn Cemetery, Hutchinson, KS
Memorials: American Diabetes Association or the American Cancer Society and left in care of the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, 1317 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, KS 66502.
Obituary: Richard D. Frye, 77, Manhattan, KS passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2007 in the Mercy Regional Health Center, Manhattan.
He was born September 24, 1929 at Zanesville, OH, the son of Norris Edward Frye and Vera Hansen Frye. At the age of four years, he moved with his family to Hutchinson, KS, where he grew up and attended the local schools and was a graduate of the Hutchinson High School. He was also a graduate of the Adela Hale Business Career School, Hutchinson.
He was united in marriage to Norma Jean Winders on September 17, 1947 at Hutchinson. She survives of the home.
Mr. Frye was proud to say that he was involved in the “ice cream” business for over 45 years. He first started as a soda jerk in Hutchinson and later worked at the Malt Shop, the Big Dipper, Dr. Pepper and the Dairy King. He moved to Manhattan in 1968 and owned and operated the Dairy Queen Brazier store, on north 3rd Street, for over 27 years. He retired in 1995.
He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Manhattan.
He was preceded in death by a son, Richard D. Frye, Jr.; and his parents.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Frye is survived by three sons, Mike D. Frye and Bruce Arlen Frye, both of Manhattan and Dennis Alan Frye, Topeka; a daughter, Becky Anne Hoffman, and her husband, Roderick, Manhattan; three brothers, Don Frye, Jimmie Frye and Bobby Frye, all of Hutchinson; three sisters, Vanieta Leddon, Las Vegas, NV, Kathryn Troyer, Lenexa, KS and Karen Starks, Hutchinson; and three grandchildren, Rejeana, Heather and Ryan Hoffman.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 22, 2007 in the First Presbyterian Church, Manhattan with the Rev. R. C. “Cam” McConnell officiating. Burial will be at 4:30 p.m. in the Fairlawn Cemetery, Hutchinson.
The family of Mr. Frye will receive friends from 7 until 8:30 p.m., Monday, May 21, 2007 at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions can be made to the American Diabetes Association or the American Cancer Society 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.
KENNETH A. MURRELL
Funeral Service Time/Date: 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, May 8, 2007
Location of Funeral Service: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz
Manhattan, KS 66502
Visitation Time: 7 until 8:30 p.m.
Monday, May 7, 2007
Visitation Location: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz
Manhattan, KS 66502
Burial: Sunrise Cemetery
Manhattan, Kansas
Memorials: Alzheimer’s Disease Association and left in care of the funeral home.
Obituary: Kenneth A. Murrell, 83, Manhattan, KS passed away Thursday, May 3, 2007 in the Stoneybrook Retirement Community, Manhattan.
He was born September 30, 1923 at Lebanon. MO, the son of Lannie A. Murrell and Nora Pearcy Murrell, and grew up on the family farm near Stoutland, MO. He attended the local schools and was a 1942 graduate of the Stoutland High School.
Shortly after graduation, Mr. Murrell joined the U.S. Navy and was a veteran of World War II. After his discharge, he served in the Navy Reserve for a number of years. In 1955 he joined the U.S. Army and served 22 months in Panama with the Signal Corp, 1957. He joined the US. Army reserves and worked many years as an Army Reserve Technician with the 425th Transportation Center on Griffith Drive, Manhattan, and was honorably discharged in September, 1985. He transferred to Ft. Riley as a Mobilization Plans Officer, retiring in 1987.
Mr. Murrell had been a Manhattan resident since 1969. He worked many years on the Ft. Riley Military Reservation as the Mobilization Plans Officer and retired in 1987.
He was united in marriage to Joyce A. Martin on March 9, 1973 at Manhattan. She survives of the home.
Mr. Murrell was a member of the Pearce-Keller American Legion Post No. 17 and the Stagg Hill Golf Club, both of Manhattan and the Laclede No. 17 Masonic Lodge, Lebanon, MO.
He was preceded in death by a son, Bruce D. Murrell in October 1993; and his parents; and two brothers, Robert and Dale Murrell.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Murrell is survived by a son, Randall K. Murrell, and his wife, Cindy, Cape Coral, FL; a brother, Donald E. Murrell, and his wife, Cathy, Visalia, CA; five grandchildren; and several great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 8, 2007 in the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, Manhattan with the Rev. Don Zimmerman officiating. Burial, with full military honors, will follow in the Sunrise Cemetery, Manhattan.
The family of Mr. Murrell will receive friends from 7 until 8:30 p.m., Monday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Disease Association and left in care of the funeral home. Online condolences can be sent to www.irvinparkview.com.
VIRGENE CRANE
Funeral Service Time/Date: 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, May 5, 2007
Location of Funeral Service: First United Methodist Church
610 Poyntz
Manhattan, KS 66502
Visitation Time: Come in any time to sign the memorial book.
Visitation Location: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz
Manhattan, KS 66502
Burial: At A Later Date
Memorials: First United Methodist Church, Manhattan and sent in care of the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, 1317 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, KS 66502.
Obituary: Virgene Graybill Crane, 81, formerly of Manhattan, KS, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2007 at Brandon Woods, Lawrence, KS.
She was born June 19, 1925 at Renovo, PA, the daughter of David Graybill and Gertrude Beatrice Gates Graybill. She grew up in Elmira, NY, where she attended the local schools and was a 1943 graduate of the Elmira High School. She was also a graduate of the Keuka College School of Nursing, New York.
She was united in marriage to Dr. Charles H. “Pete” Crane on June 7, 1947 in Elmira, NY. He survives.
Mrs. Crane lived in Livingston, NJ and Sidney, NY before moving to Manhattan in 1961. She had been living in Lawrence since 2000.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Manhattan and served on numerous boards including the Board of Directors and the Board of Missions.
She spent many volunteer hours with the Red Cross and Homecare & Hospice. While living in Lawrence, she had become a member of the First United Methodist Church, Lawrence.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and a sister, Miriam Bachle.
In addition to her husband, Mrs. Crane is survived by three daughters, Nancy Jean Crane, Lawrence, KS, Janet Lynn Boucher, and her husband, Michael, Leavenworth, KS and Holly Ann Smith, and her husband, Bill, Gardner, KS; a son, David Charles Crane, and his partner, Jeffrey Wells, Washington, DC; two step grandchildren, Jennifer and Ivan Smith; three great grandchildren; nieces, Gay Weiss, Manhattan and Barbara Bleaking, Wilmington, NC; and a nephew, James Bachle, Madison, WI.
Cremation is planned. Memorial services will be a 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 5, 2007 in the First United Methodist Church, Manhattan with the Rev. Jim Reed officiating. A visitation reception will follow in Fellowship Hall of the church.
Memorial contributions can be made to the First United Methodist Church, Manhattan and sent in care of the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, 1317 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, KS 66502.
JUDY FAYE INGALSBE
Funeral Service Time/Date: 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Location of Funeral Service: First United Methodist Church
612 Poyntz
Manhattan, KS
Visitation Time: 7 until 8 p.m.
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Visitation Location: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
Burial: Olsburg Cemetery
Olsburg, KS
Memorials: Big Lakes Developmental Center and left in care of the funeral home
Obituary: Judy Faye Ingalsbe, 56, Manhattan, KS passed away Sunday, June 10, 2007 in the Mercy Regional Health Center, Manhattan.
She was born September 10, 1950 at Westmoreland, KS, the daughter of Thomas “Tad” W. Ingalsbe, Sr. and Cecile Leola Moore Ingalsbe. She grew up Olsburg, KS and had been a resident of Manhattan since 1963.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Manhattan.
She was preceded in death by her father; a brother, Thomas W. “Tom” Ingalsbe, Jr.; and three sisters, Rosalie Haggerty, Joyce Ehlinger and an infant Janet Ingalsbe.
Survivors include her mother, Cecile L. Ingalsbe, Manhattan; two brother, Gary Ingalsbe, and his wife, Noaleen, Rome, GA and Mike Ingalsbe, and his wife, Debbie, Dickinson, TX; a sister, Patricia Fells, and her husband, Mike, Mulvane, KS; and numerous nephews and nieces.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, June 14, 2007 in the First United Methodist Church, Manhattan with the Rev. Jim Reed officiating. Burial will follow in the Olsburg Cemetery, Olsburg, KS.
The family of Ms. Ingalsbe will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m., Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, Manhattan.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Big Lakes Developmental Center and left in care of the funeral home. Online condolences can be sent to www.irvinparkview.com.
