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MARTHA ELLA LUKES
Martha Ella Lukes, 87, El Dorado Springs, died at the Cedar County Memorial Hospital on Tuesday morning, April 24, 2001. She was born at Milo, on Aug. 24, 1913, to Maggie L. Griffith Pilcher and Albert E. Pilcher.
Ella married Clarence Lee Lukes on Jan. 24, 1935, in Nevada and the next day they moved to a farm northeast of Virgil City and lived their entire lives there. She was baptized into Christ in her later life.
Ella was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence; her parents; seven brothers and one sister. She is survived by her daughter, Doris Fortney, and her husband, Carl Kent, of Nevada; her sister, Jeanette Russell, Nevada; one sister-in-law; and many nieces and nephews.
Services were held on Saturday afternoon, April 28, at the Hackleman Chapel with Taylor Francis officiating. Interment was in the Olive Branch under the direction of the Hackleman and Sons Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Joe Nikodim, Jim Nikodim, Don Williams, Howard Marshall, Joe Dunfield and Scott Rumans.
FRED RAYMOND PRICE
Fred Raymond Price, 76, El Dorado Springs, died at St. John's Regional Medical Center in Springfield, on Thursday morning, May 3, 2001, after a short illness. He was born on April 1, 1925, in Guger Springs, MO, to Will and Cora Oder Price. He married Helen Marie Hendricks of Stockton on Jan. 24, 1946.
As an army veteran of World War II, Fred served in the Rainbow Division under General Patton and helped in liberating the Dachau Concentration Camp in Germany. A long-haul truck driver for over 30 years, he retired in 1987 after driving 15 years for Tiona Trucking in Butler. Since his retirement, “Fast Freddie”, was a spectator at the Nevada Speedway and ardent supporter of the Boultinghouse race team.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Will and Cora Price; one son, Stephen Wayne Price, and one grandson Stephen Daniel Parmenter. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Helen Price, El Dorado Springs; two sisters, Vesteline Montgomery, Willard and Christine, Pittsburg, KS; two sons, Ron L. Price, Mt. Vernon, and Lyle Price, El Dorado Springs; three daughters, Vicky M. Lyles, Compton Junction, Sherri K. Parmenter, Springfield and Teresa A. Moler, Springfield; 17 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren; and numerous nephews and nieces.
Services were held on Sunday afternoon, May 6, at the Hackleman Chapel with Rev. Don Palmer officiating. Interment was in the Stockton Cemetery under the direction of the Hackleman and Sons Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Mike Boultinghouse, Mark Boultinghouse, Jeffrey Boultinghouse, Jeremy Boultinghouse, Don Parmenter, James Wilson and Marty Jones.
LAVONNE J. LANE
Lavonne Josephine Lane, 56, was born Feb. 25, 1945 in Austin, TX, to William T. and Naomi Butler Miller. She passed away May 2, 2001, at St. John's Regional Health Center in Springfield.
Lavonne was a certified nurse aide and worked in home health. She attended the Church of God (Holiness) in El Dorado Springs.
In March 1994, Lavonne was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Lane.
She is survived by her two sons, Doug Lane and his wife, Tonya of El Dorado Springs and James Lane and his wife, Jaime, of Muldrow, OK; one daughter, Evelyn Beach and her husband, Michael, of Marionville; two brothers, William Miller-Stockton and Tommy Walker-Oregon; two sisters, Golda Faye Womack-Oregon and Kathy Russell-Nevada; her step-father, Everett Walker; 11 grandsons; one granddaughter; nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends.
Lavonne was a wonderful mother and grandmother. Her greatest enjoyment was from spending time with her grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her.
Services were Saturday, May 5 in the Church of God (Holiness) with Rev. Joe Trussell officiating. Music was by Mrs. Faith Trussell.
Casketbarriers were Jonas Kirkpatrick, Kirk Bland, Derek Scott, Lee Peach, Buck Russell and Dean Parks.
Interment was in the Elijah (MO) Cemetery under the direction of Sheldon Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs.
WALTER P. “BUDDY” VICKERS
Walter P. “Buddy” Vickers, Pensacola, FL, passed away April 8, 2001, in Rome, GA, following a heart attack.
He grew up on a farm near Tiffin and graduated from El Dorado Springs High School. He retired from the Navy and worked at the Pensacola Naval Air Station for 20 years.
He is survived by his wife, Gerry, of the home; son, Robert, and family of Rome, GA; daughter, Mary Ann, and family of Pensacola, FL; a sister, Ruth Lee McCullick, Milford, NE; a step-sister, Bonnie Flesner, Lincola, NE; and several cousins in the El Dorado Springs area.
Services and burial were in Pensacola, FL.
LARRY FRANKLIN FORD SR
Larry Frankling Ford Sr, 48, departed this world on Sunday, May 20, 2001, joining his two sons, Kevin and Larry Sr. Larry was born to Joseph and Evelyn Ford on Sept. 28, 1952.
He was united in marriage to Sarah Keith on Dec. 30, 1997.
Larry is survived by his wife, Sarah and daughter, Alexa, both of the home; his parents, Joe and Evelyn Ford, El Dorado Springs; his sister, Kathy Schreier, and her husband, Eugene, Camden; his brothers, Gary Ford and his wife, Thelma, and Billy Ford and his wife, Sharron, all of El Dorado Springs; his mother and father-in-law, Grace and Joe Ellis; sister-in-law, Tiffany Williams; brother-in-law, Billy Joe Ellis; and many nieces and nephews.
Larry will be deeply missed by all. Larry was a very loving husband and father. He loved to hunt, fish and enjoyed life to it's fullest. May he rest in peace.
Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon, May 23, at the White Hall Cemetery with Rev. Doug Houdyshell officiating under the direction of the Hackleman and Sons Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Curtis Decker, Tony Ford, Ronnie Ford, Kelly Rice, Brad Keith, Brandon Keith and Gary Ford, Jr.
VERNON DIRKS
Vernon Dirks, 79, was born to Samuel and Susie (Schmidt) Dirks on Sept. 21, 1921 at Montezuma, KS. He was suddenly taken from this life in an automobile accident on a rural road near Montezuma, on May 24, 2001, after his 1998 Chevy truck reportedly struck a fertilizing tool bar on a 1983 John Deere tractor.
He spent his childhood years and received his education in the Montezuma Community. At the age of 20 years, Dad gave his heart to the Lord, and upon the confession of his faith, was baptized on Jan. 4, 1942, into the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. The Church and this faith were precious to him and he was faithful to his vows until the end.
Vernon was married to, Marjorie Koehn on Sept. 27, 1942, at Montezuma, KS. They experienced the joys and sorrows of life for over 58 years. Their home was blessed with two sons and four daughters.
In March, 1957, during a severe snow blizzard, the serenity of family life was shattered by a gas explosion in home. The family circle started in heaven by the death of the two youngest daughters at that time.
We remember Dad being steadfast and consistent, teaching us not only words, but also by example. Church attendance and family devotions were an important part of our family life. Dad loved singing and could sing many hymns by memory. He endeavored to fill his place faithfully when he was given church responsibilities.
Dad provided well for his family by farming and raising cattle. He enjoyed family outings and seeing new places. His love for people made him many friends. He especially enjoyed the 15 years spent in Missouri from 1970 to 1985, after which we returned to Montezuma.
In the recent months, he expressed a desire to go home. His personal testimony was that he was ready.
Those left with precious memories are his companion, Marjorie; two sons, Donald and wife, Carol, Walker; Oran and wife, Teresa, Schell City; two daughters, Delores and husband, Merle Koehn, Montezuma, KS and Patricia and husband, Robert Schmidt, Chickasha, OK; 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; two brothers-in-laws and three sisters-in-laws. Also special to the family are, Ivan and Norma Jantz, David and Delilah Toews and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two daughters, Laverna Mae and Alice Rose, and one great grandson, two brothers and five sisters.
The funeral was Sunday, May 27, at Homeland Mennonite Church, Montezuma, with Ministers Sherril Esau, Lyndon Toews and Luther Smith presiding. Burial was in North Mennonite Church Cemetery, Montezuma.
Memorials may be sent to Gospel Tract and Bible Society or to Bethel Home, both in care of the funeral home.
WRETHA JOSIE MAE AMICK ALLEN
Wretha Josie Mae Amick Allen, 86, El Dorado Springs, passed away on Oct. 28, 2001, at Community Springs, where she had been a resident for nine days after a lengthy hospital stay. She was born on Oct. 25, 1915, in the Oyer Community in St. Clair County, the daughter of Ernest Ray and Elsie Lee Motley Amick. After having two sons, her proud daddy went up and down the road telling everyone, “he had a new little dish washer”.
After graduating from Roscoe High School, Wretha married Alva Lloyd Allen on Nov. 11, 1934, at Pleasant Grove Church. They lived in the Oyer area and then moved to their farm near Cedar Springs in December 1946. They enjoyed 42 years together before Lloyd's passing on July 23, 1976. To this union three children were born-Glenda Lee, Sharon Gayle and Wendell Loyd.
Wretha was saved at home on Oct. 2, 1932, and was a faithful member of the Concord Missionary Baptist Church.
When her son was four years old, she began working at the shirt factory. She later worked at the El Dorado Springs Hardware store and then kept medical records at Cedar County Memorial Hospital until her failing eyesight forced her to retire in the early 1970's.
Wretha loved telling rhymes to her grandchildren when they were little and was always interested in their activities as they grew up and delighted in their accomplishments. When her great-grandchildren came along, she passed on the same rhymes to them as they played at her knees.
She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; and two brothers, James Everett Amick and George Herman Amick. She is survived by two daughters and one son; Glenda McCormick and her husband, Don, Gayle Teague and her husband, Neale, and Wendell Allen and his wife, Doris-all of El Dorado Springs; six grandchildren-Mike McCormick, Doug McCormick and his wife, Sandra, Crystal Allen Whitaker and her husband, Ronn, Craig Teague and his wife, Mary Anne, Carrie Teague Shollenberger and her husband, Mike, and Denise Allen Cartwright and her husband, Mike; five great-grandchildren-Stephanie Kling, Morgan McCormick, Zachary Whitaker, Ashlie Cartwright, Madison Whitaker and she was looking forward to the March arrival of her sixth great-grandchild, baby Cartwright; and a sister-in-law, Lina Lou Allen.
Wretha had such a good time with family and friends during her birthday card shower celebration only three days before her passing. She will be sadly missed by relatives and a host of many friends.
Services will begin at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, at the Concord Baptist Church with Bro. Ralph Benham and Bro. Everett Smith officiating. Musical selections will include “Life's Railway to Heaven”, “He is So Precious To Me” and “How Great Thou Art”. Interment will be in the Pleasant Springs Cemetery at Oyer under the direction of the Hackleman and Sons Funeral Home. Pallbearers are Clayton Arnold, Jerald Jones, Buddy King, Lewis Eslinger, Charles Smith and Dan Surprise. Honorary pallbearers will be the grandchildren, Mike McCormick, Doug McCormick, Crystal Whitaker, Craig Teague, Carrie Shollenberger and Denise Cartwright.
