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Andersen, Melissa Danielle
Andersen, Melissa Danielle “Lissabee”, 18, of Glendale, AZ, formerly of Wichita, joined our Heavenly Father on Sunday, July 20, 2003. Viewing 6:00 to 8:00 P.M., Thursday, Downing & Lahey Mortuary East. Service 10:00 A.M., Friday, Wichita Church of Christ, 4100 Memory Lane, Wichita. Melissa is the daughter of Sondra “Sam” and Steve Andersen of Arizona. Grandparents are Leslie Doty of Wichita, the late Melba Bedigrew Doty and the late Fred Bedigrew and Joyce and Lars Andersen of Nebraska. Melissa descended from Heaven as a bright and shining star and returns as a precious angel. During her short time on this earth, she touched the hearts of everyone she met. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be established in her name.
Redman, Robert Landau "Bob"
Redman, Robert Landau "Bob", 87, retired Boeing engineer, died Wednesday, July 23, 2003. Memorial service, 1 P.M., Saturday, Downing & Lahey Mortuary West Chapel. Robert was born May 7, 1916 in Oberlin, Kansas. He worked in the family-owned lumber yard business there for several years. Later he went to work for Boeing and retired in 1981. Survivors: wife of 56 years, Helen; daughters and son-in-law, Jean and Kerry Blackburn of Seattle, WA, Dianna Redman of Los Angeles, CA; sister, Myra M. Frohardt of Newton, IA; granddaughter, Megan Blackburn. Memorial has been established with West Heights United Methodist Church, 745 N. Westlink, Wichita, KS 67212.
Blasi, Amy
Blasi, Amy, 35, dental hygienist, died Thursday, July 24, 2003. Vigil service, 7 PM, Friday; service, 11 AM, Saturday, both at St. Peter The Apostle Catholic Church, Schulte. Amy was a 1986 graduate of Manhattan High School. She was the recipient of the Golden Scather Award during her hygienist training for her achievement as the most outstanding student. She has worked for the office of Dr. Brad Orth for the past four years. Survivors: husband, Patrick; father, Dr. Jack Hollingsworth of Wichita; mother, Mary Hollingsworth of Columbus, OH; brother, John Hollingsworth of Wichita; sisters, Ginger McCabe of Chicago, IL, Jane Farrell of Manhattan, KS, Ann Dreifort of Pasadena, CA. Memorial established with Healing Path Foundation,9342 East Central, Wichita, Kansas 67206. Downing & Lahey Mortuary West.
Knoblauch, Roberta Lee
Knoblauch, Roberta Lee, 76, devoted wife and mother, died Thursday, July 24, 2003. Rosary 7:00 P.M., Sunday, Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M., Monday, both at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Preceded in death by brother, Theodore R. Brown and sister, Thelma Wells. Survivors: husband, John F.; children, Nancy Nuss of Wichita, Gary Knoblauch of Auburn, KS. and Sandi Roman of Garden Plain, KS.; brothers and sisters, Buster Brown, Dow Wort, Lucy Pearce, Fern Mendez, Mildred Butts, Elsie Harris and Loretta Zuck; grandchildren, Amanda and Brandon Nuss, Aaron, Laura, Jeff and Heather Roman; great grandchild, Alyssa Nuss. A memorial has been established with Kansans for Life Inc., 2501 E. Central, Wichita, KS., 67214.
Franklin, Jerald Duane
Franklin, Jerald Duane, 67, Retired Colonial Life insurance agent, formerly of Hutchinson, died Thursday, July 24, 2003. Service: 2:00 P.M. Mon. July 28, Grace Episcopal Church 2 Hyde Park Hutchinson, KS. Jerald was born July 26, 1935 in Langdon, KS to parents; Clifford and Katherine (Truitt) Franklin. He served his country in the US Marine Corps. Survivors: Daughter; Michelle Melland, Sons; J. Marc and Michael Franklin all of Hutchinson. Grandchildren: Mandy Franklin, Meagan Melland, Ryan Norquist and Jason Franklin. A Memorial has been established with American Heart Association P.O. Box 1653 Topeka, KS 66601.
Dorian, Michael L.
Dorian, Michael L., 31, mortgage loan officer, died Thursday, July 24, 2003. Service: 2:00 P.M. Mon. July 28, East Heights United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by father; Edward H. Dorian. Survivors: wife; Crystal, and infant daughter; Josephine Grace Dorian, of Wichita. Mother: Gloria Thomas, Brothers: Thomas and Edward Dorian, all of Memphis TN. And John Dorian of Madison MS. Six nephews and two nieces. A Memorial has been established for the benefit of Josephine Grace Dorian c/o Citizen State Bank Hugoton, KS 67951.
Fox, Jane
Fox, Jane, 92, of Wichita, passed away Saturday, July 26, 2003. Former co-owner of L. C. Fox & Company of El Dorado, Kansas. Rosary, 7:00 P.M., Monday, Downing and Lahey Mortuary West Chapel; service, 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Survivors: son, Michael Fox of Indian Rocks Beach, FL; daughters, Jeanette Boston of Newton, KS, Janice Mosier of El Dorado, KS, Pat Topel of Richardson, TX; sister; Bernetta Bryant of Wichita, KS; 17 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: husband, L. C. “Connie” Fox; son, Robert J. Fox. Memorials established with Central Homecare & Hospice, P.O. Box 645, Newton, KS 67114-0645 and Friendly Acres Retirement Community, 200 SW 14th , Newton KS 67114.
Warner, Larry Dean
Warner, Larry Dean, 51, Remax Premier real estate agent, died Thursday, July 31, 2003. Service, 10 A.M., Saturday, Westlink Christian Church. Survivors: wife, Barbara; son, Sean Matthew Warner; daughters, Joni Renee and Julie Michelle Warner, all of the home; parents, Robert and Doris Warner; brother, Ronald Warner, all of Viola; sister, Patti Lange of Conway Springs. Memorial established with Westlink Christian Church, 2001 N. Maize Rd., Wichita, KS 67212. Downing & Lahey Mortuary West.
Struble, Mary P. (Gorman)
Struble, Mary P. (Gorman), 91, homemaker, died Thursday, July 31, 2003. Rosary 7:00 P.M., Monday, Downing & Lahey Mortuary East, service 10:30 A.M., Tuesday, St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Mary was born March 30, 1912 in Hartford, KS., to Helena and Thomas Gorman. She is preceded in death by her husband, Arthur J. Struble. Survivors: sons, Brother Rod Struble CSC of DHAKA, Bangladesh, T. Art Struble (Andrea), of Glenwood Springs, CO., L. Al Struble (Cynthia)
of Helena, MT, John P. Struble of Albuquerque, NM, Bob Struble of Wichita, Ray Struble and Brian McNaught of Provincetown, MA, David W. Struble of Salen, MA; grandchildren, Kara Struble, John Hill, Kim Struble, Kellie Rooney, Dana Gabaldon, Michael Struble, Timothy Struble, Matthew Struble; great-granddaughter, Hollie Rooney. Niece, Shirley A. Ahlf of Wichita; nephew, Patrick Gorman of Seattle, WA. Memorials established with St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church 1215 N. Stratford Wichita, KS 67206, Holy Cross Mission Center P.O. Box 543 Notre Dame, IN 46556, The Agatharian Society c/o Jean Wolcott 7044 Farmview Wichita, KS 67206.
Brand, Rosalie M.
Brand, Rosalie M., 77, homemaker, died Friday, August 1, 2003. Graveside service 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, Greenwood Cemetery, Eureka, KS. Preceded in death by son, Michael. Survivors: husband, John H.; son, John H. Brand, II of Joppa, MD; grandson, John H. Brand, III. A memorial has been established with the Lupus Foundation of America Kansas Chapter, P.O. Box 12204, Wichita, KS., 67277-2204
Whitt, Else Marie
Whitt, Else Marie, 83, retired interior decorator with Sears, died Fri. Aug. 1, 2003. Service: 10:00 Tues. Aug. 5, Downing & Lahey East Chapel. Preceded in death by husband Dale. Survivors: Son and daughter-in-law; Mike and Linda, and daughter and son-in-law; Patti and Kip Cooper, all of Wichita. Brother and sister-in-law; John and Bonnie Hansen, Kerrville, TX. Seven grandchildren. A memorial has been established with: Catholic Care Center 6700 E. 45th Street N. Wichita, KS 67226.
Hendricks, Elizabeth M.
Hendricks, Elizabeth M., 80, retired government social worker, died Friday, August 1, 2003. Funeral services 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, Downing & Lahey Mortuary West. Graveside service 2:30 P.M. Wednesday, Highland Cemetery, Iola, KS. Survivors: Grandchildren, Bard & Cheryl Hendricks, of Longmont, CO; cousin, Deloris Bates-Romeo, of San Diego, CA. Memorial has been established with Park West Plaza, 503 N. Maize Rd., Wichita, KS 67212.
Stuber, Ralph J. "Joe"
Stuber, Ralph J. “Joe”, 78, died Saturday August 2, 2003. Funeral service 1:30 P.M. Wednesday, Downing & Lahey Mortuary East. He attended public schools in Winfield and graduated from Southwestern College after serving in WWII. Joe was part owner of the Ford Dealership in Winfield until 1965. During his years in Winfield, he was the recipient of several community service awards. Relocating to Garden City in 1964, Joe was voted “Man of the Year” twice during his years with Farm and Ranch Life Insurance Co. In 1973, he transferred to Wichita. Preceded in death by parents, Ralph & Anna Stuber; brother, Ward; sisters, Esther Porter & Dutchie Youle. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Bonnie, son , Scott, son, Chris and his wife Debbie, son, Brent and his wife Stephanie, all of Wichita, daughter, Laura and her husband Greg of Houston, sister, Sarah Young of Topeka. His eleven grandchildren will remember their Grandpa for his playful nature, his love of sports and games. Each of them had their own special place in his heart. A memorial has been established with Life Care Center of Wichita, 622 N. Edgemoor, Wichita, KS., 67208.
Braselton, Robinson Cook
Braselton, Robinson Cook, 50, went home to be with our Lord Monday, August 4, 2003. He was a devoted husband and father and was Art Director at Pioneer Balloon for 14 years. The celebration and memory services will be held 11:00 A.M., Thursday, August 7, 2003 at East Evangelical Free Church. Survivors: Jean, his wife of 29 years; sons, Philip, Andrew and Nathanael; parents, Cliff and Ellen Braselton of Oklahoma City; brother, Milton of Salt Lake City, UT; sister, Jane Armatrout of Norman, OK. Memorials have been established with Great Plains Nature Center, 6232 E. 29th St. N., Wichita, KS., 67220-2200 and East Evangelical Free Church-Missionary Ministry, 14725 E. Harry, Wichita, KS., 67230. Downing & Lahey Mortuary East.
Bergerhouse, Wayne L.
Bergerhouse, Wayne L., 80, retired automobile salesman, died Tuesday, August 5, 2003. Memorial service, 2 P.M., Saturday, Downing & Lahey Mortuary West. Preceded in death by: parents, Lee and Florence; brother, Don. Survivors: loving wife and best friend, Carolyn; children and spouses, Cyndee and Gary Gillett of Andover, Phillip and Kerri Bergerhouse of Rockwall, TX, Bob Everett of California, Bill & LuAnn Everett and Traci Everett all of Wichita; brother and sister-in-law, William and Joyce Bergerhouse of Antioch, CA; sister and brother-in-law, Martina and Ray Wyatt of Bend, OR; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, and friends. Memorial established with Veterans Administration, 5500 E. Kellogg, Wichita, KS 67218.
Whitaker, Bonnie Mae (LaFoy)
Whitaker, Bonnie Mae (LaFoy), 92, artist, died Tuesday, August 5, 2003. Graveside service 2:30 P.M., Monday, White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Preceded in death by husband, Harold. Survivor: sister, Martha L. Howard of Culper, VA. Downing & Lahey Mortuary East.
Dold, Evelyn (Engstrom)
Dold, Evelyn Engstrom, 101, homemaker, died Wednesday, August 6, 2003. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, August 12, 2003 at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. In 1939 she married Frederick Dold during a time she was serving as the Wichita Country Club’s first and only woman manager. Mr. Dold died in 1979. Mrs. Dold was a member of the Junior League of Wichita’s first provisional class in 1925. Later she was an accomplished silversmith and active in several arts and civic organizations, including the Wichita Art Association, (now Wichita Center for the Arts). A native of Wichita, Mrs. Dold is survived by two daughters, Joan Jaedicke and Judy Higdon both of Wichita; grandchildren, John Jaedicke and Mark Jaedicke both of Wichita, Anne Darcy (Steve) of Denver, CO., Sarah Fearn of Winston Salem, NC., Adam Higdon of Ft. Collins, CO., Claudia Higdon of Denver, CO.; eight great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews, Georgeanne Edmondson, Stephanie Gebert, Eric Engstrom, Ann Crews and Walter Hanson. Memorials have been established with Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, KS., 67202, Wichita Center for the Arts, 9912 E. Central, Wichita, KS., 67206 and Friends of the Wichita Public Library, 223 S. Main, Wichita, KS., 67202. Downing & Lahey Mortuary East.
Meeker, Doris L.
Meeker, Doris L. 79, of Wichita. Died Sunday August 10, 2003. Retired owner of Professional Uniform, Garden City, Ks. Graveside Service, 11:30 A.M. Tuesday, August 12, 2003 Highland Cemetery, Ashland, Ks. Survivors: Sons; Douglas L. Frieson of Cupertino, Ca.; Daniel A. Frieson of Littleton, Co. Daughters: Dixie F. Madden, Marci K. Schwartz, both of Wichita. Sister: Fannie L. Murdock of Sheridan Lake, Co.; Grandchildren: Tessa Madden, Tiffany Frieson & Michael Hines. Great-Grandchild; Tanner Hines. Memorial donations to: Women’s Crisis Center/Safehouse, 1111 N. St. Francis, Wichita, 67214
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Curry, Anna M., "Rhea"
Curry, Anna M., “Rhea”, 81, homemaker, died memorial service will be held at 5:00 P.M., August 14, 2003 at St. Jude’s Catholic Church, 3130 N. Amidon, Interment will be in Kansas City, KS., at a later date. Ann was born on June 9, 1922 in Wichita and grew up in Truth or Consequences, NM. She graduated from T or C High School and worked as a secretary in Washington, D.C. during World War II. Ann married Charles Wood Clark December 20, 1944 in Independence, KS. He died in 1984. Ann married Richard Curry, April 29, 1989, moving to Wichita, KS. Preceded in death by parents Aubin Jackson and Hazel E. Howe, husband, Charles Clark and daughter, Sue Ann Clark who died as an infant. Survivors: sons and daughters-in-law, Butch Clark (Alice) and Jackson H. Clark (Brigid) all of Lawrence, KS, and Joe and Tricia Curry of Denver, CO; daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Beth Curry (David) of Minneapolis, MN, Robbie Ann Curry (John) of Gainsville, FL, Terrie Catherine Curry of Chicago, IL and Pattie Sue Curry (Barry) of Prairie Village, KS; sister and brother-in-law, Ruth and Gayle Middleton of T or C, NM; niece and special life-long friend, Eileen Helme (John) of Wichita, KS; 14 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established with Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, KS, 67202 and the American Cancer Society, 435 S. Broadway, S-100, Wichita, KS, 67202. Downing & Lahey Mortuary East.
Spines, Jack Jr.,
Spines, Jack Jr., 85, retired independent oil operator, died Wednesday, August 13, 2003. Memorial service 11:00 A.M., Saturday, University Congregational Church. Jack attended WSU and graduated from K.U. Business School. He was a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy and served as a supply officer in WWII. Jack was President of Spines Clothing Co. and was a partner in Brunson-Spines Production Company. He was President of the Wichita Area Chamber of Commerce, a member and past President of the Downtown Rotary, was Director and past Chairman of the Midway Chapter of the American Red Cross. Jack was Director and member of the Executive Committee of Rainbows United, was Chairman of the Quivira Council Boy Scouts, past President of the Wichita Country Club and was a past member of the Board of Advisors for KU Business School. Jack was involved in Albert Pike Lodge, Wichita Consistory and Midian Shrine. Preceded in death by sister, Evelyn Dick. Survivors: wife of 62 years, Jane; sons, Steve Spines (Pam) of Wichita and Tom Spines (Linda) of Wichita; daughters, Sally Maher (Tim) of Wichita and Kathy Spines of Boulder, CO; grandchildren, Christine Spines, Shannon Wing, Brooks Maher and Trevor McCall; step-grandchildren, Jesscica Sheaks and Aaron Sheaks; great-grandson, Ethan Stockwell; brother-in-laws, Bill Thompson and Tom Thompson, both of Wichita. A memorial has been established with Rainbows United, 340 S. Broadway, Wichita, KS, 67202. Downing & Lahey Mortuary East.
Spidall, E. Juanita
Spidall, E. Juanita, 88, retired Woolworth’s clerk /buyer, died Saturday, August 16, 2003. Visitation with the family 6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. Monday, funeral service 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, both at Downing & Lahey Mortuary East. Preceded in death by her husband Lavoun. Survivors: son, Dale, of San Antonio, TX.; brother, Kenneth W. Knowles, of Henderson, N.C.; sister, Wanda I. Schulz, of Henderson, N.C.; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Memorial has been established with Eastridge Church Of The Nazerene, 6433 E. Morris, Wichita, KS 67218.
DICKERMAN, Kenneth W.
Dickerman, Kenneth W., 73, retired tree surgeon, died Wednesday, August 20, 2003. Memorial service 2:00 P.M., Friday, Andover Cemetery. Survivors: sons, Kevin Dickerman and Dan Entwisle both of Wichita, Bill Entwisle, III of Rose Hill, KS; daughters, Debra Stinnett of Fredrick, OK and Linda Palmer of Wichita; brothers, Eugene and Jim both of Salina; sister, Josie Pfannenstiel of Las Vegas; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established with the American Cancer Society, 435 S. Broadway, Suite 100, Wichita, KS, 67202. Downing & Lahey Mortuary East
Basta, Margaret W.
Basta, Margaret W., 76, homemaker, died Wednesday, August 20, 2003. Service 10:00 A.M., Monday, Downing & Lahey Mortuary East. Survivors: husband, Harland; daughters, Cheryl M. Jensen (James W.) of Douglassville, PA and Connie L. McGill (Michael P.) of Andover; grandson, Kevin M. McGill; sister, Delores Galda of Omaha, NE. A memorial has been established with the American Diabetes Association, 837 S. Hillside, Wichita, KS, 67211.
Partridge, Robert N.
Partridge, Robert N., 78, retired managing partner with Foulston-Siefken, died Friday, August 22, 2003. Rosary 7:00 P.M., Sunday, service 10:30 A.M., Monday both at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Bob served in the Army in WWII, 104th Timberwolf Division in the European Theatre. He was awarded both the Bronze Star and Croix de Guerre. He attended WSU and Washburn Law School and was past president of the Wichita Bar Association and Wichita Area Girl Scouts Council. Bob was past board member of the Chamber of Commerce and United Way of the Plains. Preceded in death by daughter, Amy Partridge Hill. Survivors: wife, Priscilla; daughters, Kim Ufford (Martin) and Sarah Bommarito (Tom) both of Wichita, Jenny Hamerstadt of Cincinnati, OH, Becky Partridge of Denver, CO and Jill Mirts (Paul) of Lutz, FL; son, Tom Partridge (Mo) of Tucson, AZ; son-in-law, Frank Hill of Manhattan, KS; brother, William B. Partridge of Wichita; fourteen grandchildren. Memorials have been established with the American Heart Association, 2100 E. Douglas, Wichita, KS, 67214, St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1321 N. Stratford, Wichita, KS, 67206 and WSU Foundation for Robert N. & Priscilla A. Partridge Political Science Scholarship, 1845 Fairmount, Wichita, KS, 67260.
Reed, Martha Y.
Reed, Martha Yankey (Marty), 89, died August 25, 2003. Formerly a residential real estate agent with J. P. Weigand and Sons, Inc., Marty was one of the first women real estate agents in Wichita. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, September 6, at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. Marty was the daughter of Paul C. Yankey, Sr. and Jessie S. Yankey, Marty was a lifetime resident of Wichita, attending Wichita schools and graduating from the University of Kansas where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma. Preceded in death by her parents, husband, Donald W. Reed, daughter, Riley Ann Reed. Survivors include son, Frank S. Reed of Wichita, a sister-in-law, five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, two nieces, one nephew and several great nieces and nephews. Memorials have been established with Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, KS 67202, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 7404 Killarney, Wichita, KS 67206 and Botanica, The Wichita Gardens, 701 Amidon, Wichita, KS 67203. Downing & Lahey Mortuary East.
