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Morris S. Ison
September 5, 1921 - March 14, 2005
Morris Smith Ison, 83 of Mound City, Kansas, died Monday, March 14, 2005 at Life Care Center of Osawatomie, Kansas. He was born September 5, 1921 in Pleasanton, Kansas, the son of Oscar Schuyler and Myrtle Alice Martin Ison. At the age of four, he went to live with his uncle and aunt, Bert and Nellie Martin. He married
Carol Nadine Hall on February 14, 1942 at the Presbyterian Parsonage in Pleasanton, Kansas. He lived 62 years on the farm where he was raised. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the United States Air Force. Morris was self-employed as a real estate agent, prior to his retirement.
He was a member of the United Methodist Church, American Legion Hewitt-New Post and Masonic Lodge, all of Mound City, Kansas.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Betty. Survivors include his wife, Nadine of Mound City, Kansas; two sons, David Ison and wife, Lois of Berryton, Kansas and Martin Ison and wife, Merideth of Des Moines, Iowa; one sister, Laurita Kalheim of Seattle, Washinton; four grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11:00am, Thursday, March 17, 2005 at the United Methodist Church, Mound City, Kansas. Visitation will be from 7-8pm, Wednesday at the Coffel-Schneider Chapel, Mound City. Contributions are suggested to the Methodist Church. Interment will be in the Pleasanton Cemetary, Pleasanton, Kansas.
Anna Bailey
March 28, 1923 - April 3, 2005
Anna Elizabeth C. Bailey, 82, of Mound City, Kansas, died Sunday, April 3, 2005 at her home. She was born March 28, 1923 in Dexter, Kansas, the daughter of Roy and Anna Chamblin. She married
Jack Bailey on July 9, 1942 in Leavenworth, Kansas. She was a homemaker and member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness. Anna was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Charles and Bill Chamblin and one sister, Frances Guthrie. Survivors include her husband, Jack of Mound City, Kansas; two sons; William Bailey and wife, Sheila of Lansing, Kansas and Ralph Bailey and wife, Karen of McClouth, Kansas; one daughter, Dianna Mecham and husband, Leon, Firth, Idaho; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, April 7, 2005 at Coffel-Schneider Chapel, Mound City, Kansas. Committal services will be held at 2:00 PM at Mt. Muncie Cemetery, Leavenworth, Kansas. Contributions are suggested to the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness. Arrangements: Coffel-Schneider Funeral Home, Mound City, Kansas.
Kaye Gueltzau
November 6, 1938 - April 3, 2005
Kaye Hardenbrook Gueltzau, 66, of Pleasanton, Kansas, died Sunday, April 3, 2005 at Mercy Health Center, Fort Scott, Kansas. She was born November 6, 1938 in Spokane, Washington, the daughter of Wilhelm and Rufena Qualls Keith. She was married
to Don Hardenbrook who preceded her in death in 1987. She later married
Gene Gueltzau. Kaye was a member of the First Christian Church of Pleasanton, Kansas. Survivors include her husband, Gene of Pleasanton, Kansas; one brother, L.R. Keith of Ritzville, Washington; and her extended family, the Virginia McCammon family.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, April 8, 2005 at Pleasanton Cemetery, Pleasanton, Kansas. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service at the Coffel-Schneider chapel, Pleasanton, Kansas. A memorial fund in Kaye’s memory has been established c/o the funeral home. Arrangements: Coffel-Schneider Funeral Home, Pleasanton, Kansas.
Pauline "Sis" Boswell
April 16, 1920 - April 9, 2005
Pauline "Sis" Boswell, age 84 of Olathe, Kansas, formerly of LaCygne, Kansas passed away Saturday, April 9, 2005 at Olathe Medical Center, Olathe, Kansas. She was born April 16, 1920 in LaCygne, Kansas, the daughter of Dana Eli McClanahan and Lucille Pauline McCarty Boswell. She married
Chester Boswell on September 22, 1934 in Paola, Kansas. They shared 57 years together before his death on October 27, 1991. She was the owner and operator of Boswell's House of Fabric in LaCygne for many years. She was a member of the First Christian Church, a contributor to the Arts & Crafts Fair, known as the "Linn County Doll Maker". She moved to Olathe to live with her daughter after her health failed.
She is survived by a son, Jerry Boswell and wife, Wanda of LaCygne, Kansas; a daughter, Shirley Ann Conner of Olathe, Kansas, 5 grandchildren, Cindy Salinas, Jenny Lynn Conner, Ed Boswell, Jerry Boswell Jr., and Terry Bosell Sr. 13 great grandchildren and 9 great great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Chester, 2 brothers, Charles and Irwin McClanahan and a grandchild, Sharon "Sid" Tipp on April 3, 2005.
Ann A. Ohrazda Keyes
November 12, 1934 - April 13, 2005
Ann A. Ohrazda Keyes, age 70 of LaCygne, Kansas passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at the Olathe Medical Center, Olathe, Kansas. She was born November 12, 1934 in Kansas City, Missouri the daughter of John Ohrazda and Genevive Jaynes.
She married
Eugene Keyes and to this union two daughters were born. She was a homemaker and a mother. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, LaCygne.
She is survived by her two daughters, Patricia Knoche, and Mary Rose Darling both of LaCygne a sister Mary Schloegel of Raytown, Missouri, 6 grandchildren, Ricky, Joshua, Jenna, Zach, Kylie, Jordana and one great grandchild, Lily.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Eugene on January 11, 1993 and a sister, Margaret Rose Whalen, 2 brothers, John Ohrazda Jr. and Harry Ohrazda.
William G. (Bill) Chambers
March 31, 1933 - April 18, 2005
William G. (Bill) Chambers passed away at his home on April 18, 2005, in La Cygne, following a lengthy illness. His wife, Shirley, family and friends surrounded him. He was born March 31, 1933, in Fort Scott, Kan., the son of Robert T. and Ruth Lee (Godman) Chambers.
His mother, father and his infant son, William G. Chambers Jr., preceded him in death as well as his brothers, Robert James (Jim) Chambers, John Joseph (Joe) Chambers and Donald Lee (Don) Chambers; his brothers-in-law, Vernon Long, Dennis Duncan and John Parker; and son-in-law, Stephen M. Lawrence.
He leaves this world with many loved ones: Shirley, his remarkable wife of 52 years; daughters, Ruth Lawrence, Susan and husband Kenny Walker, Janet and husband Walt Eldridge, and Linda Jo Chambers and Steve Hisel; son, Robert G. Chambers and wife Jamie, along with 19 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Also surviving are sister, Jaunita Long; sisters-in-law, Virginia Chambers, Sara Chambers, Donna Parker, Doris Belcher, Sue Duncan and Barbara Duncan; brothers-in-law, Dean Duncan and Ralph Belcher; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Bill joined the U.S. Navy in 1951. He married
Shirley Ann Duncan Sept. 12, 1953, beginning their family in 1954, which continued to grow every two or three years until 1963. In 1961 he left the Navy. In 1965 he opened a ready-mix plant, Mo-Kan Concrete, and became a legend in the industry. The late ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s it was life in the fast lane of construction companies, more ready-mix plants, flatwork crews, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandkids, developments and even oil refineries – followed by heart attacks, bypass surgeries and knee replacements. In 1989 his failing health forced him to retire. He moved to La Cygne where he got in a few small ventures but spent most of his time with his family and friends.
Bill had always loved the outdoors and following retirement he was able to spend more time on his farms, tending to his cattle and frequenting the sale barns. He was called “Papa” by his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and to almost everyone else he came in contact with. His generous, warm, kind and loving spirit kindled friendships beyond measure and he will be missed very much.
In lieu of floral offerings, the family suggests a memory in his honor made to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, La Cygne, Kan. 66040.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 21, 2005, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, La Cygne.
Funeral services will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in La Cygne, Friday, April 22, 2005, at 11:30 a.m.
Interment will be in the U.S. National Cemetery, Fort Scott, Kan., following the funeral mass in La Cygne.
Grace Leona Allen
April 7, 1908 - April 18, 2005
Grace Leona Allen, 97, of Prescott, Kansas, died Monday, April 18, 2005 at Prescott Country View Nursing Home where she had resided since 1995. She was born April 7, 1908 in Phillipsburg, Kansas, the daughter of Ambrose Robert and Iva May Perry Kite. She married
Harry Allen on June 11, 1944 at Prescott United Methodist Church. He preceded her in death on December 26, 1995. She was a member of the Prescott United Methodist Church since 1921; where she taught Sunday School and was also a member of UMW and Prescott EHU. She was a school teacher and homemaker. She is survived by many nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.
Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, April 21, 2005 at the Prescott United Methodist Church, Prescott, Kansas. Visitation will be from 7-8 PM, Wednesday at the Coffel-Schneider Chapel, Pleasanton, Kansas. Contributions are suggested to the United Methodist Women. Interment will be in Prescott Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the Coffel-Schneider Funeral Home, Pleasanton, Kansas.
J. Elliott Sears
May 1, 1923 - April 20, 2005
J. Elliott Sears, 81, of Pleasanton, Kansas, died Wednesday, April 20, 2005 at Mercy Health Center, Fort Scott, Kansas. He was born May 1, 1923 in Elgin, Illinois, the son of Elliott C. and Hazel Avery Sears. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the United States Navy. He married
Carole Crews on November 27, 1971 at Harvard, Illinois. He was employed as an electrician and was a member of the Electricians Union Local #365. He was also a member of the VFW, Pleasanton; the American Legion and Royal Order of Moose.
Survivors include his wife, Carole, Pleasanton, Kansas; one son, John E. Sears; one daughter, Sara; two step-daughters, Stephanie Savage and Kimberly Brubaker; two brothers, Theron and David Sears; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
At his request, Mr. Sears was cremated. A private family gathering will be at a later date. The family has suggested contributions to "The Seeing Eye" c/o the funeral home.
Edward L. Hamel
February 22, 1933 - April 24, 2005
Edward Logan Hamel, 72, of Hume, Missouri, died Sunday, April 24, 2005 at Freeman Hospital, Joplin, Missouri. He was born February 22, 1933 in Marion, Illinois, the son of John Dewey and Edith Ellen Hamel. He married
Janice Sue Wampler on June 1, 1954 at Phoenix City, Alabama. She preceded him in death on January 30, 2004. He was self employed as a welder and served as president of the Henry Township Board. Edward was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Janice; one brother, Bill Hamel and one sister, Lucille Hill. Survivors include two sons; John Hamel of Hume, Missouri and James Richard Hamel of Kansas City, Kansas; two daughters, Janice Carter of Hume, Missouri and Vickey Shirley of Columbia, Missouri; nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Marguerite Wright
January 4, 1916 - April 25, 2005
Marguerite Wright, 89, of Blue Mound, Kansas, died Monday, April 25, 2005 at Moran Manor Nursing Home, Moran, Kansas. She was born January 4, 1916 in Blue Mound, Kansas, the daughter of Harold and Mary Clark Rogers. She married
Estel Wright on November 29, 1935 at Lawrence, Kansas. He preceded her in death on December 18, 1995. She was a member of the Blue Mound United Methodist Church and the Stitch Chatter Club.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and Thomas Rogers; two sisters, Edith Shaw and Violet Thompson, one grandchild and a daughter-in-law, Susan. Survivors include two sons; Allen Wright of Owego, New York and Don Wright wife, Sylvia of Overland Park, Kansas; one daughter, Betty Adams husband, Ed of Humboldt, Kansas; three sisters, Kathleen Getty and Mary Pasia , both of Topeka, Kansas and Elma Renfro, Mayetta, Kansas; nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, April 29, 2005 at the Blue Mound Methodist Church, Blue Mound, Kansas.Vistiation will be from 7-8 PM, Thursday at the Coffel-Schneider Chapel, Mound City, Kansas. Contributions are suggested to the church. Interment will be in Sunny Slope Cemetery, Blue Mound, Kansas. Arrangements are under the direction of the Coffel-Schneider Funeral Home, Mound City, Kansas.
May Alice Cash
May 17, 1908 - April 26, 2005
May Alice Cash, 96, of Mound City, Kansas, died Tuesday, April 26, 2005 at Golden Heights Living Center, Garnett, Kansas. She was born May 17, 1908 in Mound City, Kansas, the daughter of Henry Harrison and Lillie Edna Akers Augur. She graduated from Mound City High School in 1931. She married
Cecil Cash on April 22, 1931. He preceded her in death on February 21, 1990.
May was a homemaker and a member of the United Methodist Church, Mound City; Mound City Senior Citizens and the Busy Dozen Club. She was preceded in death by her husband; one brother, Lester Augur and three grandchildren.
Survivors include one son; Henry Cash of Kansas City, Missouri; four daughters; Wilma McIntosh and Mary Fagg, both of Garnett, Kansas; Lillian Cash of Scammon, Kansas and Colleen Troth of Pleasanton, Kansas; seventeen grandchildren; twenty four great grandchildren; and eight great great grandchildren.
Evelyn Marie Russell
June 14, 1930 - April 26, 2005
Evelyn Marie Russell, age74, of LaCygne, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2005 at the Olathe Medical Center, Olathe, Kansas. She was born June 14, 1930, the daughter of Delbert James Cornett and Viola Alice Rookstool (Cornett) After graduating from high School, she worked as a Secretary for several years before marrying James Ervin Russell on March 17, 1951 in Kansas City, Kansas. She was a mother and homemaker who enjoyed gardening, baking, sewing and fishing. She attended the LaCygne Christian Church and the Beagle Methodist Church.
She is survived by 2 sons, David Russell and wife, Michelle of Erie, Kansas, Jeffrey Russell and wife, Allison of Garnett, kansas, a daughter, Cynthia Johnson of Louisburg, kansas, 3 brothers, Delbert, James and Ernest Cornett; five grandhcildren, Joshua and Tara Russell, Christine, Jennifer and Jeremiah Johnson and two great grandchildren, Madison Dillow and Lyric Russell. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ervin who died on November 20, 2002, and a brother, John Cornett.
Bertha May Weese Williams
March 31, 1919 - April 26, 2005
Bertha May Weese Williams, age 85, of Leavenworth, formerly of Linn County, Kansas, died Thursday, April 26, 2005 at the Colonial Manor Nursing Home in Lansing, Kansas. She was born on March 31, 1919 in Topeka, the daughter of Willis and Louise K. Weickert Weese. She was a homemaker and a probate judge in Barber County for over six years. She married
James G. Green Williams on August 19, 1930. He preceded her in death on August 15, 1963. She was also preceded in death by three sisters; Alice Kaaz, Louise Lemmons and Katherine Schuck and one grandson.
She was a member of the Hume Christian Church , a 50 year member of the Order of Eastern Star, Kansas Peace Officers Association, and Business and Professional Women. She also enjoyed playing bridge and oil painting. She is survived by two daughters, Lou Banks of Leavenworth and Ruth Hathaway of Greenville, S.C.; one brother, Robert Weese of Mound City, Kansas; seven grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
