Obituaries in Kansas Newspapers (arranged by city)
Calvin Foss 1933-2003
LARNED - Calvin Foss, 69, died Feb. 9 at Hodgeman County Health Center in Jetmore. He was born March 25, 1933, at Las Vegas, the son of Marion and Elsie Atwater Foss. He married
Lois Mae Davis on Nov. 2, 1965, at Larned. A lifetime resident of Larned, he worked for Larned State Hospital and the city of Larned. Foss was a member of the Protestant faith. Survivors include his wife of the home; two stepsons, Harold Dwayne Basler of Kingston, Tenn., and Donald Eugene Basler; one sister, Lois Brotler of Larned; and three step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Loren Foss. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Garfield cemetery with the Rev. Ron Day officiating. Friends may call until 8 tonight and from 9 a.m. until service time Wednesday at Beckwith Mortuary in Larned.
Bernard E. Bartlett 1929-2003
STAFFORD - Bernard E. Bartlett, 73, died Feb. 10 at Via Christi Regional Medical Center, St. Francis Campus in Wichita. He was born Sept. 4, 1929, at rural Stafford, the son of Cecil E. and Leona Nelson Bartlett. He was a graduate of Stafford High School. He married
Barbara Irvin on July 23, 1950, at Stafford. A lifetime Stafford resident, he was a cabinet maker and a building contractor. Bartlett was a member of Order of the Arrow, Stafford Troop Committee, Stafford Saddle Club, First Christian Church of Stafford, a Boy Scout leader, past Sunday School teacher, Sunday school superintendent, church elder and deacon, past president of Stafford Jaycees, and co-chair of Stafford Centennial committee. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the Korean War. Survivors include his wife of the home; one son, Troy Bartlett of Stafford; two daughters, Denise Podschun of Overland Park and Melea Fredrick of Pratt; two sisters, Bonnie Robinson of Winfield and Toniette Blackburn of Brea, Calif.; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister, Yozelle Newell; and one grandson, G.T. Crockett. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church with the Rev. Karen Ault officiating. Burial will be at Stafford cemetery. Friends may call until 8 tonight and from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, all at Minnis Chapel in Stafford. Memorials are suggested to the church, Stafford Educational Foundation or Stafford Saddle Club, all in care of the funeral chapel.
Leon A. Keil 1931-2003
RUSSELL - Leon A. Keil, 71, died Feb. 9 at Russell Regional Hospital. He was born Dec. 12, 1931, in Russell County, the son of Alexander and Ella F. Deines Keil. He married
Carol Joan Keil on Aug. 14, 1955, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Russell. A longtime resident of Russell, he worked for Carter Block Plant, Tip Top Dairy, Electrolux Company, was a distributor and route person for Prestige Coffee Company of Wichita, serving the Russell and Great Bend areas, and a part-time employee of Fossil Station in Russell. Keil was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Veterans of Foreign Wars 6240, American Legion Post 99 and Russell Regional Hospital Auxiliary, all of Russell. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, having served in the Korean War from 1951- 1954. Survivors include his wife of the home; one son, Bradley L. Keil of Wichita; one brother, Darrell Lee Keil of Great Bend; and one sister, Velda Nuss of Russell. He was preceded in death by one brother, Kenneth Keil. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the church with the Rev. Henry Hartman officiating. Burial will be at St. John Lutheran cemetery in Russell. Friends may call until 9 tonight and from 9 a.m. until noon Wednesday, all at Pohlman's Mortuary in Russell. Family will receive friends from 7 to 9 tonight at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the church or Russell Regional Hospital Auxiliary, both in care of the funeral home.
Bill Bruce Cole 1920-2003
BIRD CITY - Bill Bruce Cole, 82, died Feb. 6 at his residence in rural Bird City. He was born July 29, 1920, in Cheyenne County. He was a farmer. Survivors include one son, Al Cole of Aurora, Colo.; one daughter, Sharon Sieventhal of Morrison, Colo.; one sister, Carol Connett of St. Francis; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. CST Tuesday at Knodel Funeral Home in St. Francis. Burial will be at Bird City cemetery. Friends may call from 1-9 CST today at the funeral home.
Jack L. Ford 1929-2003
ST. FRANCIS - Jack L. Ford, 74, died Feb. 7 at his residence in St. Francis. He was born Jan. 3, 1929, at Strasburg, Colo. He married
Josephine Holliman. He was a farmer. Survivors include his wife of the home; five sons, Ed Ford of Northglenn, Colo., Bruce Ford of Greeley, Colo., Doyle Ford of Goodland, and Darrell Ford and Bryan Ford, both of St. Francis; two daughters, Jacque Brydich of Goodland and Gwen Jacobs of Greeley; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Funeral will be at 2 CST today at United Methodist Church in St. Francis. Burial will be at St. Francis cemetery with military graveside rites performed by Ft. Riley. Memorials are suggested to American Cancer Society, in care of Knodel Funeral Home in St. Francis.
Alfred E. Guthrie Jr. 1924-2003
STAFFORD - Alfred E. Guthrie Jr., 78, died Feb. 8 at Hutchinson Hospital. He was born Dec. 30, 1924, at Preston, the son of Alfred E. Sr. and Lucretia Long Guthrie. He was a 1942 graduate of Preston High School. He married
Bonnie Merkle on Nov. 24, 1943, at Wichita. A Stafford resident since 1946, he was co-owner of Click Electric and associated with the business for 41 years. Guthrie was a member of First United Methodist Church of Stafford, a 50-year member of Stafford American Legion Post 131, Stafford Lions Club, Stafford County Country Club and an active volunteer for Stafford Senior Center, Ritz Theatre and Christmas Wonderland. He was an U.S. Army Air Corps veteran, having served in World War II. Survivors include his wife of the home; one son, Philip Guthrie of Manhattan; one daughter, Kay Kinnamon of St. John; three brothers, Buck Guthrie of Violet Hill, Ark., Don Guthrie of Salem, Ark., and Bill Guthrie of Preston; one sister, Betty Toney of Preston; four grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Jim Guthrie; and one sister, Leona. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Minnis Chapel in Stafford with the Revs. Kasey Crosby and Karl Feril officiating. Burial will be at Stafford cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Stafford Senior Center, Ritz Theatre or Christmas Wonderland, all in care of the funeral home.
Sofia Restrepo Bennett 1912-2003
HAYS - Sofia Restrepo Bennett, 90, died Feb. 6. She was born Feb. 12, 1912, at Medellin, Antioquia, Columbia, South America, the daughter of Antonino Restrepo and Ilisa Restrepo de Fernandez. She married
George Worden Peter Bennett Sr. He preceded her in death. A resident of Hays, she was a volunteer Spanish interpreter, a seamstress for Master Cleaners for nine years, and worked for Worden Petroleum for nine years. Mrs. Bennett was a member of Daughters of Isabella Circle 254, Altar Society of Christian Mothers, and Hays Medical Auxiliary and a former Girl Scout leader. Survivors include two sons, Cranford Ridell Bennett of Wichita and James Richard Bennett of Great Bend; five daughters, Nancy Joan Larson of Overland Park, Mary Patricia Twyman of Sunset Beach, Calif., Joyce Cecelia Songer of Salina, Judy Christina Ambler of Olathe and Jane Theresa Ault of Hays; 24 grandchildren; and 34 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, George Worden Bennett Jr.; one brother, Antonino Jose Restrepo; and three sisters, Celsa Julia, Ernestina and Maria. Altar Society rosary will be at 4 today at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, followed by Hays Medical Auxiliary rosary at 4:30 p.m. and Daughters of Isabella rosary at 6 p.m. Readings by St. Joseph's Catholic Church pastor will follow at 6:30 p.m. with visitation with family and friends until 8 p.m. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church of Hays. Burial will be at St. Joseph cemetery in Hays.
Ruth J. Everhart 1932-2003
SALINA - Ruth J. Everhart, 70, died Feb. 6. She was born June 30, 1932, at Topeka. She married
Loren W. Everhart Sept. 14, 1952, at Salina. He died Oct. 20, 1992. A longtime resident of Salina, she was office manager for Royal Tire Company in Salina, retiring in 1981 Mrs. Everhart was a member of Lady Elks Lodge 718, National Association of Federal Employees, AARP and a volunteer at Kenwood Nursing Center. Survivors include two sisters, Arlene Disney of Salina and Betty Harris of Myrtle Beach, S.C. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Ryan Mortuary in Salina. Burial will be at Gypsum Hill cemetery in Salina. Friends may call from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and from 10 a.m. until service time Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Salina Hospice, in care of the funeral home.
Marybelle Fay Shauers 1926-2003
ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. - Marybelle Fay Shauers, 76, died Feb. 5 at Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River, Wyo. She was born Sept. 14, 1926, in Garden City, the daughter of Glenn Warren Whitis and Nelle L. Hawkins. She graduated from Ness City High School in 1946.She married
Robert Shauers on Jan. 14, 1947, at Ness City. They were divorced. She married
Ted Tynsky December 1971 in Rock Springs. They were divorced. A resident of Rock Springs, she was a volunteer for the fire department and ambulance as an Emergency Medical Technician. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors include three sons, Michael Shauers and Andy Shauers, both of Rock Springs, and Dean Shauers of Parker, Colo.; one daughter, Linda Stevens of Driggs, Idaho; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother Jack Whitis; and stepfather L.L. Shultz. Funeral service was Saturday at Fox Funeral Home in Rock Springs with the Rev. Sue Pierce officiating. Additional funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Fitzgerald Funeral Home in Ness City. Friends may call from 1- 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Arnold cemetery in Arnold. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to a local hospice organization, in care of the funeral home.
Mario 'Pat' Peroli 1919-2003
BISON - Mario 'Pat' Peroli, 83, died Feb. 7 at Salina Regional Health Center in Salina. He was born June 1, 1919, at Waterman, Penn., the son of Joseph and Maria Pesci Peroli. He married
Elsie Elder on Aug. 6, 1945, at Bison. A 57 year resident of Rush County, he was a farmer and retired maintenance engineer for USD 403, as well as owning a plumbing and electrical business for many years. Peroli was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion and a volunteer fireman. He was U.S. Army Air Force veteran of World War II, serving in the South Pacific Theater. Survivors include his wife of the home; four daughters, Patricia Urban of Middlesex, N.J., Jeanette Peroli Eklund of Salina, Carolyn Purdue of St. Joseph, Mo., and Sherri Commons of Fort Riley; one brother, Anthony Peroli of Tearing Run, Penn.; one sister, Jenny Stella of Lucisboro, Penn.; seven grandchildren; three step grandchildren; and five step great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Joseph Peroli; and four sisters, Josephina Albertelli, Louisa Sasala, Lena Strini and Lena Peroli. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Bison Methodist Church in Bison with the Revs. Marilyn Christmore and Charles Mazouch officiating. Burial will be at Lone Star cemetery in Bison. Friends may call from 1-3 today at Janousek Funeral Home in La Crosse. Memorials are suggested to Mario 'Pat' Peroli Memorial Fund, in care of the funeral home.
Diane D. Radke-Guthrie
WICHITA - Diane D. Radke-Guthrie, 26, died Feb. 4, at her residence in Wichita. She was a CNA in Wichita. Survivors include her father, Donald Radke of Aurora, Colo.; her mother, Lyla Baker of Wichita; two sons, Taylor Radke and Tyler Gaul, both of Wichita; one daughter, Callie Guthrie of Wichita; three brothers, Gene W. Baker III and Steven Baker, both of Wichita, and Michael Burris of Hobbs, N.M.; and one sister, Alyssa Radke of Aurora. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. today at All Faiths Funeral Services in Wichita. There is no visitation and no memorials.
Berthold 'Bert' Schafer 1920-2003
VICTORIA - Berthold 'Bert' Schafer, 82, died Feb. 5 at St. John's Nursing Home of Victoria. He was born Oct. 16, 1920, in Rush County, the son of Joseph and Rosa Herrman Schafer. He married
Margarita Rodallegas on Sept. 10, 1963, at El Paso, Texas. He was a farmer and a rancher. Schafer was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in La Crosse and Knights of Columbus Council 2340 in Liebenthal. Survivors include his wife of El Paso; one son, Bert Alan Schafer of El Paso; four daughters, Jolene Collins of Conowingo, Md. Betty Gina Matthews of North Carolina, and Vicki Schafer and Rosalinda Gonzales, both of El Paso; five sisters, Leola Gottschalk of Hays, Ann Dechant of Leawood, Rose Mary Simpson of Andover, Coletta Haberman of Great Bend and Geraldine Schafer of Dallas; and nine grandchildren. Parish vigil will be at 6:30 tonight followed by Knights of Columbus rosary at 7 p.m., both at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home in Hays. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Liebenthal with the Rev. Charles Mazouch officiating. Burial will be at La Crosse City cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 tonight at the funeral home and from 9:15 until service time Saturday at the church in Liebenthal. Memorials are suggested to the church or St. John's Nursing Home of Victoria, both in care of the funeral home.
Robert Douglas Fall 1938-2003
BURDETT - Robert Douglas Fall, 64, died Feb. 2 at Maple Wood Care Center in Tulsa, Okla. He was born March 28, 1938, at Larned, the son of Marion and Helen Fall. He was a 1956 graduate of Burdett High School. He was a graduate of the University of Kansas. A resident of Tulsa, coming from Lawrence, he was employed in script editing and telecommunications for CBS Television, and was a writer and musician. Fall was a U.S. Navy veteran. Survivors include his parents of Tulsa; one brother, Greg Fall of Kalamazoo, Mich.; and three sisters, Sharon Moulton of Redmond, Wash., Judie Bauer of Tulsa, and Janet Everett of Mystic, Conn. Graveside memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Browns Grove cemetery in Burdett with the Rev. Roberta Fall officiating. Memorials are suggested to Hope Lodge in care of Morell Funeral Home in Larned.
Ruth Irene Elliott 1918-2003
BIRD CITY - Ruth Irene Elliott, 84, died Feb. 3 at Cheyenne County Hospital at St. Francis. She was born Oct. 26, 1918, at Cheyenne County, She married
Williaim H. Elliott. He died in 1990. She was a homemaker. Survivors include three daughters, Kathy Olson and Karolyn McFee, both of Holcomb, and Lori Rietcheck of Goodland; one sister, Marie Hardwick of Tempe, Ariz.; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Kinsey E. Rietcheck in 1998; and one great-grandson, Lyndon Olson in 2002. Wake service will be at 7 tonight at St Joseph Catholic Church in Bird City. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be at Bird City cemetery. Friends may call until 5 tonight at Knodel Funeral Home in St. Francis. Memorials are suggested to Cheyenne County Hospital or the church, both in care of the funeral home.
Walter L. Munden 1941-2003
Walter L. Munden, 61, of Great Bend died Feb. 4 at his residence. He was born Nov. 22, 1941, at Byers the son of Albert W. and Myrtle M. Munden. He was a 1959 graduate of Stafford High School. A resident of Great Bend since 1981, coming from Ellinwood, he was a court security officer for Barton County and former Barton County Sherriff officer. Munden was a member of Eagles Lodge and Veterans of Foreign Wars, both of Great Bend. Survivors include his companion, Dee Hapes of Great Bend; two sons, Robert Munden of Larned and Troy Munden of Kansas City; one sister, Virginia R. Keesling of Abeline; and three grandchildren. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Neelands cemetery southwest of St. John with the Rev. Linda Toms officiating. Friends may call from 1 to 8 today at Minnis Chapel in St. John. Memorials are suggested to American Lung Association in care of the funeral home.
