Archived Marriage Records
Robert Wright
Robert W. “Bob” Wright, age 70, of Clearwater, retired Learjet purchasing agent, passed away Monday, Oct. 31, 2011.
Bob was born July 31, 1941 in Kechi, Kan. He was the second of four children born to his parents, Ira Luther Wright and Rachel Grace (Worthington) Wright. He was united in marriage to Cheryl S. Harrington on July 28, 1963, at Clearwater United Methodist Church. He worked for Boeing in the mailroom for 11 years. He then went to work for Bombardier Learjet as a purchasing agent until he retired in 1995.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, with family present 6-7:30 p.m., at Webb-Shinkle Mortuary, Clearwater. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 4, at First Christian Church in Clearwater.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ira and Grace (Worthington) Wright. Survivors include his wife, Cheryl; daughter, Robyn Wohler-Davis (Greg) of Clearwater; sisters, Beverly (Gene) White of Newton, and Judy Melton of Wichita; brother, Gary (Barbara) Wright of Clearwater; and granddaughters, Karsen Wohler and Logan Davis.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Boys Town of America, The Village of Boys Town, Boystown, NE 68010, or First Christian Church, 524 Wood, Clearwater, KS 67026.
Webb-Shinkle Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Marjoie (Pettigrew) Morss
Marjorie Pauline (Pettigrew) Morss, 85, of Seattle, WA, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at Highline Medical Center, Burien.
Marjorie was born on October 9, 1926 in Conway Springs, KS and graduated at the top of her class in 1943. After high school, she went to Wichita to work where, after being set-up on a blind date, she married
her husband, James, after a four month courtship.
Throughout her life, Marjorie was a supporter of many charities and was a charter member of Normandy Park Congregational Church, UCC in Normandy Park, WA. While being involved in numerous activities at her church, Marjorie was also a homemaker raising two daughters, Kitrina and Jana. She devoted her entire life to her family who describe her as a vivacious and loving woman. She had an optimistic view of life and a wonderful sense of humor. Marjorie lived independently at home until the time of her passing.
Besides her loving husband of 46 years, James Morss, she is also preceded in death by a brother, Paul Pettigrew; and a sister, Frances Rice.
Survivors include her two daughters and their husbands, Kitrina “Kitty” (Randy) Smith of Renton, WA and Jana (Mike) Cook of Burien, WA; five grandchildren, Ryan (Kendra) Smith, Devon Smith, Shawna Cook, Erin Cook, Megan Cook, and a great-grandson, Kellan Smith.
Private internment will occur at Washington Memorial Park in SeaTac, WA. Marjorie’s family and friends are invited to join in the celebration of her life on Saturday, February 11, 2012, 2:00 PM at the Normandy Park Congregational Church, UCC. In lieu of flowers, donations to the church would be greatly appreciated.
Bonney-Watson; Washington Memorial is assisting with arrangements.
Anthony Farinola
A memorial service was held for Anthony L Farinola of Wichita, on Saturday February 4, 2012 at St Paul’s Lutheran Church in Cheney.
He is survived by his wife Nancy, children Alicia (Matt) Kratz, David, Cherie, Maria, and Mark Farinola, and 2 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by parents Antonio and Loretta “Helwig” Farinola and brother Gary.
Memorials may be made to St Paul Lutheran Church and/or school. Wulf-Ast Mortuary made arrangements.
Barbara Williams
Barbara L Williams, 84 of Wichita, a retired interior decorator with Horton’s died January 26, 2012.
She is survived by her loving husband, Jack; son Danny (LeAnna) Beall; daughter Cindy Hershberger; stepson Jacky Williams; stepdaughters Deborah McNutt and Roslyn Williams, and two grandsons and two great-grandchildren.
Memorial service was January 31, 2012 at Eastside Community Church, Wichita. Memorial contributions may be made to The Girl Scouts and The Nature Conservancy.
Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at www.mylakeviewfuneralhome.com, Arrangements made by Lakeview Funeral Home.
John Friend
John Robert Friend, formerly of Clearwater, passed away Saturday Jan. 21, 2012. John was born Aug. 17, 1960, to Robert and Gail Friend. John is survived by his best friend and partner Sue Tedesco; Flynn, her son, of Charleston, S.C.; parents, Robert and Gail Friend of Colorado Springs; and siblings, Larry (Sue), Barb (Jeff), Kevin (Mary), Mark, Gerald (Kelly), Ed (Jenn), and Terri (Rick). John was a beloved brother and a treasured uncle to many nephews and nieces.
John was an avid sportsman. In high school John’s love for sports was apparent in his dedication to and love for wrestling. Later, he took that passion and focused it on his involvement in wheelchair basketball as a player, and later as a coach. Most recently John was a founding member of Team Excel, a deep sea fishing team, and won the South Carolina Saltwater Sportfishing Association’s 2011 Outstanding Angler of the Year. John also deeply enjoyed participating in team billiards, and archery.
John was a charismatic and active member of the community most notably dedicated to teaching those with disabilities how to have full and active lives and spent much of his personal time installing accessibility equipment for those less fortunate than he. Throughout his life John worked in collaboration with hospitals to develop programs for persons with physical disabilities, encouraging participation in snow skiing, water skiing, archery, basketball, and fishing.
In lieu of flowers the family is asking that contributions go to support either Achieving Wheelchair Equality, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, founded to educate the public about the potential of wheelchair users and other persons with mobility impairments, 8163 Greenridge Rd., North Charleston, SC, 29406 or the Roper St. Francis Foundation c/o the Center for Spinal Cord Injury, 316 Calhoun St., Charleston, SC 29401.
Bo Wells
Bo Dean Wells, age 30, loving son, brother, and uncle, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2012.
Survivors include his parents, Robert and Sandy; brothers, Bobby (Katie), and Tommy; niece, Bayley Baker; nephews, Brayden and Blake Wells; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Bo will be remembered by the smile always on his face, a laugh that would fill the room and an extra big heart.
Bo was born Jan. 18, 1982, in Wellington, Kan. He was one of three children born to his parents, Robert Christopher Wells and Sandy Faye Finney Wells.
A rosary was held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, at St. John’s Catholic Church, Clonmel. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 26, also at St. John’s Catholic Church.
Memorials may be sent to the St. John’s Altar Society, 18630 W. 71st St. So, Viola, KS 67149.
Webb-Shinkle Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Clifford White
Clifford G. White, age 94, of Clearwater, retired Cessna Sheet metal mechanic and farmer, passed away Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012. Services were held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 24, at Webb-Shinkle Mortuary Chapel in Clearwater. Graveside services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, at Bethel cemetery in Amorita, Okla.
Clifford was born April 21, 1917 in Wakita, Okla. He was the only child born to his parents, William and Ellen (Cox) White. He was a proud member of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Union. He loved to fly and was a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association. He also belonged to the Hudson Club and loved to drive his ’49 Hudson convertible to many parts of the U.S. He was a longtime member of the Clearwater Church of the Nazarene.
Clifford was preceded in death by his parents. He was a kind and loving husband to his wife of 71 years, Viola. He is also survived by his daughter, Sharon and son-in-law, Bill Garrett; grandchildren, Cindy Weems and her husband, Jack of Amarillo, Texas, Bill Garrett and wife, Nea of Bridgeport, Texas, and Michelle Sackett and husband, Scott of Oklahoma City; great-grandchildren, Nathan and Sarah Weems, Joshua, Alexis, Brittany, Collin, Micayla, Elisabeth, and Christina Garrett; and great-great-grandchildren, Lily, Terra and Emily Weems.
Memorials may be made to the Church of the Nazarene, 529 E. Ross, Clearwater, KS 67026.
Webb-Shinkle Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.
Maxine Dixon
Maxine (Smith) Dixon, age 85, of Clearwater, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many, passed away on Jan. 12.
Maxine was preceded in death by her parents, Edd and Ethel Smith, three brothers, Allan Smith, Edd Smith Jr. and Lloyd Smith and sisters Helen Smith, Dorothy Baird and Roberta Smith.
She is survived by her husband, Gale Dixon, daughters, Barbara Emberson, Joy Day and Karen Loftus; five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and another due in August; and five great-great grandchildren; sisters Louise Dukes, Jennella Stitt, Betty Blasdel, Fern DeStasio and Norma Jones.
Maxine was born Sept. 27, 1926, in rural Conway Springs, Kan. She was one of 13 children born to Edd Smith and Mary Lou Ethel (West) Smith. She was united in marriage on October 31, 1953, in Wichita to Gale Albert Dixon. They had 58 lovely years together. Maxine retired from The Coleman Co. on April 30, 1990 after 40 years of service.
Memorial service were held on Monday, Jan. 16 at 2 p.m. at Clearwater United Methodist Church.
Memorials have been established with the ALS Foundation, Florida Branch, the United Methodist Church, and the Clearwater Ambulance Fund. Visit the website at www.wsmortuary.com for addresses for the memorials and to leave condolences for the family.
Webb-Shinkle Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.
Frances Gilman
Frances Barbara Gilman, 89 of Madison, Kansas passed away Wednesday, Jan. 11 at an Emporia hospital.
She was born Dec. 1, 1922 in the Rock Valley community northeast of Madison, the daughter of Nicholas and Frances Haughton Nuessen. She graduated from St. Joseph Catholic High School at Olpe in 1940 and attended Emporia State University.
She was employed as a clerical worker in an aircraft plant in Wichita during World War II. Following the war, she remained in Wichita and was employed by Farmers and Bankers Life Insurance Company.
She was united in marriage to Gerald Houston King on May 25, 1946. The couple moved to an oil lease northeast of Madison then moved to Lamont in 1948. Mr. King was struck by lightning and killed on June 25, 1951.
She and daughters Barbara and Jacquelyn lived with her parents following Mr. King’s death. She worked for the Kansas Power and Light Company in Madison and later was co-owner of Skelly Grocery in Madison.
She married
Charles Stephen Gilman on May 22, 1954. They were owners and publishers of The Madison News, retiring Dec. 31, 1996.
Mrs. Gilman was a member of the National Press Association and Kansas Press Association.
She was a charter member of St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church in Madison and St. Teresa Altar Society of the church. She taught religion classes there for many years.
Mrs. Gilman served as precinct committeewoman for the Republican Party in Madison Township from 1989 to 1994.
She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary to Post 124, Madison, and later Auxiliary Post 5 of Emporia, and Madison Concert and Lecture Series. She was a life member of Greenwood County Historical Society. She was a former member of GFWC Junior Study Club and Civic Culture Club, both of Madison.
She is survived by her husband; two sons, Stephen N. Gilman of Madison and David (Rhonda) Gilman of Burlington; four daughters, Barbara (Richard) King Coke of Fremont, Nebraska, Jacquelyn (Russell) King Harrison of Cheney, Mary Leigh (Robert) Dyck of Vassar and Kathleen (Michael) Hess of Stillwell; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, George Nuessen, Clayton Nuessen, and Martin Nuessen.
Mass of Christian burial was held at 10 a.m. on Saturday Jan. 14 at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church in Madison. The rosary was recited at 9 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial followed services at Maydale Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church in Madison and sent in care of the VanArsdale Funeral Home.
Elma Harbison
Elma L. (Marsh) Harbison, age 89, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2012. Visitation will be 9 a.m. 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, with family present, 6-7:30 p.m. at Webb-Shinkle Mortuary Chapel. Service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 20, at Webb-Shinkle Mortuary Chapel.
Elma was born on May 2, 1922 in Moscow, Kan. She was sixth of nine children born to her parents, Clyde Leroy Marsh and Sarah Ellen Blakesey. She received her education through Clonmel, Viola and Clearwater schools. On Aug. 20, 1940, she was united in marriage to Frank Daniel Harbison in Ulysses, Kan. He preceded her in death on Nov. 11, 1988.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank; daughter, Virginia Lymn; her son, Gary; brothers, Bill, Gabe, Henry, and Ira Marsh; sisters, an infant sister, and Gladys Marsh. Survivors include her son, Stanley Harbison of Wellington; daughter-in-law, Dorothy (Bill) White, of Clearwater; brother, Melvin (Darlene) Heckert of Colorado Springs, Colo.; sister, Mary (Jesse) Ybarra of Udall, Kan.; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be sent to Clearwater Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 453, Clearwater, KS 67026.
Webb-Shinkle Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Delbert Michael
Delbert R. Michael, 73, retired road maintenance supervisor for Sedgwick County Dept. of Public Works went to be with the Lord January 13, 2012. He was a member of Masonic Lodge 450 and the Shriners.
Delbert was preceded in death by his parents Glen and Mary Michael. Survivors are his loving wife of 51 years, Sandy; children Christy (Michael) Petersen of Clearwater and Christopher Michael of Wichita; brother Bob (Debra) Michael of Derby; sisters Charlene Fair of Goddard, Gwen (Bob) Hinckley of Leon; grandchildren Micca (Jimmy) Shipman, Mariah Petersen, Maddie Petersen, Cole Petersen, Sandi Michael, Jonathan Michael; great grandchildren Aiden, Eli and Averi and many nieces and nephews. Funeral service is 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17 at Resthaven Mortuary. Memorials in lieu of flowers may be sent to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice.
