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Peggs, Marguerite B. “Marjorie”
Peggs, Marguerite B. “Marjorie”, 91, retired co-owner of the Cinderella Shop, died Tuesday, January 1, 2008. Rosary 7:00 P.M., Thursday, January 3, Downing & Lahey Mortuary East. Funeral Mass 10:00 A.M., Friday, January 4, All Saints Catholic Church. Preceded in death by husband, Charles Peggs. Survivors: son, Jack Peggs of Wichita; granddaughter, Michele Peggs of Wichita. A memorial has been established with the Geoffrey Jon Peggs Memorial Scholarship, through the Kansas State Foundation, 2323 Anderson Ave., S-500, Manhattan, KS, 66502-2911.
Hawkins, John
Hawkins, John Powell, 78, Retired Insurance Professional and owner of Commercial Insurors, Inc., died January 2, 2008. Visitation with the family will be 3:00-5:00 PM, Sunday, January 6, at Downing & Lahey East Chapel. Memorial services will be held 10:30 AM on Monday, January 7, at Eastminster Presbyterian Church. Born December 1st, 1929 in St Louis, MO to Edward H. & Martha Cannon Hawkins, John grew up in Osawatomie, KS. He attended the University of Kansas. He and his family moved to Wichita in 1969. John was recently honored with a 50 year recognition for having earned his Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation in 1957. He served as the Wichita CPCU Chapter’s first president in 1973 and on numerous insurance professional committees over the years. He has been active in various community activities including Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum, Old Cowtown Museum, Wichita Symphony, Music Theatre of Wichita, Crestview Country Club, Wichita Center for the Arts, WSU Shocker Basketball, Downtown Rotary Club and Eastminster United Presbyterian Church. John enjoyed golf, attending his grandchildren’s sporting events, and playing string bass over the years. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Lois of Wichita, son, John (Jenny) of Salt Lake City, UT daughter, Laura of Scottsdale, AZ and David (Judy) of Wichita; grandchildren, Annie, Sarah, John and Jessica of Salt Lake City and Daniel of Wichita; brothers, Robert Hawkins of Topeka and Edward Hawkins of Denver, CO. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Eastminster Church or the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum.
McNicol, Rex
McNicol, Rex, 81, ret. President of National Spencer Inc., died Thursday, January 3, 2008. Memorial service is 2:00 pm Monday at University United Methodist Church. Rex was a member of the Downtown Rotary Club and was also a trustee at University United Methodist Church. Survivors include wife Dorothy “Dot”; daughter, Barb (Mike) of San Diego, CA; granddaughters, Tish (Paul) Johnson of Denver, CO and Jennifer (Tom) Jung of San Diego, CA; great-granddaughters, Maddie and Ashley Jung. Memorials have been established with University United Methodist Church, 2220 N. Yale, Wichita, KS 67220 and WSU endowment, 1845 N. Fairmount, Wichita, KS 67260. Downing & Lahey Mortuary East.
Cook, Gerald D. "Dean"
Cook, Gerald D. “Dean”, retired Coleman Company fork lift operator, died Friday, January 4, 2008. Memorial service, 3:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 8, Douglas Avenue Assembly of God. Survivors: wife, Roberta; sons, Michael (Noreen) Cook, Richie Cook, David Cook, Shawn (Deborah) Stout, all of Wichita; daughters, Kathy (Kirt) Underwood of New Port, NC, Karen (Russell) Peacock of Wichita; brother, Richard (Linda) Cook of Wichita; sister, Rose (John) Dery of Andover; 18 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; multiple extended family. Memorial established with Douglas Avenue Assembly of God, 4501 W. Douglas, Wichita, KS 67209. Downing & Lahey Mortuary West.
Owens, Dorothy J. "Reid"
Owens, Dorothy J. “Reid”, 95, died Saturday, January 5, 2008. Self-employed Seamstress and retired sales & consulting Hancock fabric store employee. Services will be Wednesday, 10:00 am, January 9, 2008, visitation with the family, 5:00pm to 7:00 pm Tuesday, January 8, 2008 both at Downing and Lahey East Mortuary. Survivors include: Husband, George; daughter, Shirley (the late Robert) Anderson of Bolingbrook, Il.; step-sons, David Reid of Portland, Oregon, Greg Owens of Wichita, Randy Owens of Cheney, Ks, brother; Jack McDaniel of Ulysses, Ks grandson; Jeff (Brenda) Anderson of Bolingbrook, Il, Granddaughter; Kathy (James) Copeland of Van Buren, Mo; great grandsons Matthew Anderson, Fabien Jandreau; great granddaughter, Sarah Anderson, step-grandchildren; Amanda (Brian) Jaworsky, Daniel Owens. Memorial Donations may be made to Hospice Care of Kansas, 808 S. Hillside, Wichita, Ks 67211.
Stiglitz, Allan
Stiglitz, Allan, 89, retired Boeing Industrial Engineer, died Tuesday, January 8, 2008. Memorial service 10:00 A.M., Thursday, January 10, Downing & Lahey Mortuary East. Preceded in death by step-son, Jerry Osborne and granddaughter, Briana Stiglitz. Survivors: wife, Bess (Bales) Stiglitz; son, Jonathan and Dawn Stiglitz of Valley Center, KS; daughter, Judie and Mike Shultz of Wichita; step-children, Georgie Peden of Bedford, TX, Donna Robuck of Hutchinson, Mike Osborne of Springtown, TX, David Osborne, Deborah Carrasco and Chris Osborne, all of Wichita and Julie Hinkle of Kechi, KS; sister, Dorothy Stein of San Diego, CA; grandchildren, Michael Stiglitz, Benjamin Stiglitz, Daniel Stiglitz, Cathy Shultz and Robert Shultz; great-grandchild, Josslynn Joe Stiglitz. A memorial has been made to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, KS, 67202.
Phillips, Doris M.
Phillips, Doris M., 80, ret. Receptionist at Wesley Medical Center, passed away Wednesday, January 09, 2008. Rosary 7:00 P.M., Friday, January 11, Downing & Lahey Mortuary East. Funeral Mass 10:00 A. M., Saturday, January 12, Church of the Magdalen. Preceded in death by her husband Robert A. Phillips. Survivors include son; Robert A. (Patricia) Phillips Jr. of Wichita; daughter; Mary (John F.) Mathis of Glenview, IL; sister; Regina Regan of New Rochelle, NY; grandchildren; Robert A. III, Lauren and Alex. Memorial has been established with Church of the Magdalen, 12626 E. 21st, Wichita, KS, 67206.
Dyson, Michael “Mike”
Dyson, Michael “Mike”, 61, Manufacturing Engineer Hawker Beechcraft, died Monday, January 7, 2008. Visitation with the family 6:00 ~ 8:00 P.M., Friday, January 11 and funeral 10:00 A.M., Saturday, January 12, both at Downing & Lahey Mortuary East. Mike graduated from Buhler High School and Hutchinson Junior College and attended WSU. He worked at Hawker Beechcraft for 33 years, was President of the Beech Fishing Club and was a long standing member of the Hutchinson Water Sports Club. Mike loved to hunt and fish and was an avid NASCAR fan. He loved traveling and spending time with his family and friends. Mike also loved to cook and was always inventing new recipes. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mildred F. Dyson. Survivors: son, Chad Michael Dyson (Chris Knopp) of Edwards, CO; daughter, Delena Reed (Kelly) of Wesley, AR; father and step-mother, William K. and Edna Dyson of Hutchinson, KS; brothers, Ronald E. Dyson (Joyce) of Goddard, KS and Chuck Dyson (Marcia) of Wichita; grandchildren, Evelyn, Faith and Wade Reed; uncle, O. J. Martens of Hutchinson, KS; friend and wife of 26 years, Cathy Dyson. A memorial has been established with Valley Hope, 328 Poplar St., Halstead, KS, 67056.
Vogel, Luella Catherine (Patterson)
Vogel, Luella Catherine (Patterson), R.N., entered this life on January 13, 1925 and went home to the Lord on January 9, 2008. Rosary, 7:00 P.M., Friday, January 11; funeral service, 10:00 A.M., Saturday, January 12, both at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. Graveside Service, 3:00 P.M., Saturday, January 12, St. Andrews Catholic Cemetery, Wright, KS. Luella is survived by her husband, Harold; daughter and son-in-law, Becki and Brad Brandes; sons and daughters-in-law, Mark and doris, Kim and Lee, Jeff and Sheryl, Eric and Doris, Chad; 15 grandsons; 4 granddaughters; 6 great-grandsons; 5 great-granddaughters; brothers, Donald and Tom; sisters, Margaret, Dorothy, Rose Rita, Edna, Carol, and a multitude of nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established with Faith Hospice, 7804 E. Funston, S-203, Wichita, KS 67207 and Alzheimer’s Association, 347 Laura, Wichita, KS 67211. Downing & Lahey Mortuary West.
Rush, Karen Melody
Rush, Karen Melody, 65, retired accountant and former Rolling Hills Country Club employee, died Thursday, January 10, 2008. Visitation with the family, 7:00-8:00 P.M., Monday, January 14, Downing & Lahey Mortuary West. Service, 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, January 15, Riverside Christian Church. Graveside service will follow at 12:00 P.M., Old Mission Cemetery. Preceded in death by mother, Maurine. Survivors: husband, Larry; daughter, Linda C. (Haug) Gearhart of Lebanon, OR; father and mother, Tony & Pat King of Wichita; brother, Larry A. (Theresa) King of Bend, OR; granddaughter, Mattie Rose Gearhart of Lebanon, OR. Memorial established with Kansas Humane Society, 4218 Southeast Blvd., Wichita, KS 67210.
Ryan, Max F.
Ryan, Max F., age 66 of Howard, formerly of Wichita, retired Beechraft employee of 39 years, passed away Thursday, January 10, from pulmonary fibrosis. Visitation with family will be 2:00 P.M. ~ 4:00 P.M., Sunday, January 13, with funeral service 10:00 A.M., Monday, January 14, both at Downing & Lahey Mortuary East. Interment will be 1:30 P.M., Monday, in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Chapman, KS. Preceded in death by son, Timothy and parents, L.B. and Orlena Ryan. Survived by wife of 47 years, Charmaine and the girls (his dogs), Gretchen and Kandi, sister, Yvonne (Herb) Coin of Wichita; brother, John (Shirley) Ryan of Lakeview, AR; nephews, Doug (Suzanne) Coin, Brad (Cherie) Ryan and Darren Ryan; nieces, Joanna Werner, Brenda (Jack) Blazer, Christa (Doug) Schwabe; 5 great-nephews and one niece. Memorial to: Caring Voice Coalition, 8249 Meadowbridge Road, Mechanicsville, VA, 23116.
Ashford, Maxine P.
Ashford, Maxine P., 82, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, retired Sears sales clerk and part-time Wal-Mart greeter, died Thursday, January 10, 2008. Viewing from 10:00 A.M. – 9:00 P.M. Sunday, 8:00 A.M. – 9:00 P.M. Monday, and 8:00 A.M. – 1:30 P.M. Tuesday. Service 1:30 P.M. Tuesday, Downing & Lahey Mortuary East. Maxine graduated from Sylvia Rural High School. She married Enos N. Ashford September 27, 1944. Enos preceded her in death on February 26, 1980. She was also preceded in death by, sisters, Geraldine Staats and Bernice Young; brothers, Kenneth and Keith Stone.; and grandson, Mike Webb. Survivors: daughters, Karen Olson of Mesa, AZ and Judy Walker of Wichita; brother, Lloyd Stone of Emporia; grandchildren, Tina Martin, Kristi Richardson and Robin Normand; great-grandchildren, Drue Walker, Triston Martin, Amanda Watson, Kris and Cody Normand, Alyssa and Katie Martin. A memorial has been established with the American Cancer Society, 818 N. Emporia, S-100, Wichita, KS, 67214.
Alamo, Frank M.
Alamo, Frank M., 73, retired Sr. Master Sergeant, USAF, died Friday, June 11, 2004. Service 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, Downing & Lahey Mortuary East. Preceded in death by wife, Roe Jean Alamo and children, Roe Jean Anne Alamo and Tamra Jean Alamo and one brother and two sisters. Survivors: loving wife, Nancy (Gill) Alamo; mother, Blanche E. Pierson of Wichita; sons, Rick Alamo (Sue) of Derby, KS and Michael F. Alamo (Jan) of Ridgecrest, CA; daughters, Christina Benny (Gary) of Biloxi, MS, Ann Knecht (Steve) of Emporia, Susan Wilson (Dan), Rebecca Gill and Julie Gill all of Wichita. Sisters Laura Morero, Josephine Barreto and Margaret Burgue and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with First Evangelical Free Church AWANA Club, 1825 N. Woodlawn, Wichita, KS, 67208.
Gutschenritter, Josephine A. (Rau)
Gutschenritter, Josephine A. (Rau), 92, beloved mother, went to be with our Lord and Savior, Saturday, August 14, 2004. Visitation with family, 2-4 p.m., Thursday; rosary, 7 p.m., Thursday, both at Downing & Lahey Mortuary West. Funeral mass, 10 a.m., Friday, St. Joseph Catholic Church, 145 S. Millwood. She was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters. Survived by children, Mary Ann (Jack) Watson of Augusta, Jacqueline (Pat) Carroll of Salamanca, NY, Jeanne (Richard) Young of Ponca City, OK, and Tony (Linda) Gutschenritter of Lenexa; sister, Lorraine Rau of San Rafael, CA; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers a memorial is established with Hospice of North Central Oklahoma, Inc., 1904 N. Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, OK 74601.
Fankhauser, John Cleo
Fankhauser, John Cleo, 81, of Newton, formerly of Madison & Wichita, passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2004. John was born June 29, 1923 on a farm near Madison, KS to Will & Jennie Fankhauser. He graduated from Madison High School and the University of Kansas with a degree in Pharmacy. He worked several years as a Pharmacist and later as part owner of Arrow Laboratory, Inc. in Wichita. He was a member of Broadway Christian Church in Wichita. Preceding him in death were his parents and two sisters, Wilma Manchester of Topeka and Margaret Margason of Austin, TX. John is survived by his three nephews, Brian Margason, of Cedar Creek, TX., Kevin Margason, of Lexington, TX., and Dana John Margason, of Lancaster, TX. Graveside memorial service 2:00 P.M. Sunday, September 5, 2004 at Number 8 Cemetery, Madison, Kansas. Downing & Lahey Mortuary East.
Ban, Eugene C.
Ban, Eugene C., 81, retired Wichita Frozen Food salesman, died Thursday, August 19, 2004. Visitation 7:00 ~ 8:00 P.M., Sunday, service 11:00 A.M., Monday, both at Downing & Lahey Mortuary East. Preceded in death by wife, Edna. Survivors: sons, Gregory Carl (Jacque) of Grand Junction, CO and William “Bill” (Zennie) of Wichita; grandchildren, Lori Rowley (Lance) of Sedgwick, KS, Mindy Ban (Jason Burgess) of OKC, OK and Cristy Ban of Craig, CO, Kirk Ban (Angela Weisner) and Stacy Schreck, both of Wichita; six great-grandchildren; sisters, Anita Gilbert of Joplin, MO and Bennie Zarr of Wisconsin. A memorial has been established with Central Christian Church, 2900 N. Rock, Wichita, KS, 67226.
Santiago, Mary Louise
Santiago, Mary Louise, 52, insurance agent, died Saturday, August 21, 2004. Memorial service 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, East Heights United Methodist Chapel. Survivors: daughters, Christian Marie Barnes of Overland Park, KS and Amanda Faye Eden of Wichita; brothers, Joe, Jesse, Ken Jr., and Bob Santiago all of Pittsburgh, PA and Ben Santiago of OH; sisters, Christine Matura and Mona Vaglia, both of Pittsburgh, PA and Cindy Augustine of Buffalo, NY; grandchildren, Steven Andrew Barnes, Cameron Jacob Barnes and Maria Shae Eden. A memorial has been established with East Heights United Methodist Church, 4407 E. Douglas, Wichita, KS, 67218. Downing & Lahey Mortuary East.
Burge Jr., Kenneth Howard "Jerry"
Burge, Kenneth Howard ”Jerry”, Jr., passed away on Saturday, August 21st at the age of 59. A graduate of Campus high school and Wichita State University, Jerry lived his entire life in the Wichita area after moving with his family from Arcadia, KS in the mid-50’s. Jerry was a veteran of the National Guard (1968) and enjoyed a professional career that included Boeing Wichita Credit Union and Southwest Federal Savings and Loan. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Karen, his son and daughter-in-law David and Kyttra, of Lincoln, NE, his granddaughter Darby, his sister Kay Moss, his mother Una, brother-in-laws Mike Darbyshire, Vern Moss, Rick Hanson, Brian Phillippe, sister-in-laws Jacque Darbyshire, Bonnie Hanson, Debby Phillippe, nephews and nieces Mark Moss; Larry, Carey, and Jon Darbyshire; Matt and Steve Thornton; Riley and Nicholas Phillippe; and Stephanie and Shani Hanson. He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth. Services will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at Downing and Lahey Mortuary East Chapel.
Frank John Bengel, Jr.
Bengel, Frank J., Jr., ret. Air Corps and B. and S. Aircraft Co. died August 21, 2004. Visitation with the family Tuesday, 8 to 9 pm. At Downing and Lahey East Mortuary. Graveside service 10:30 am Wednesday at Wichita Park Mausoleum Chapel. Preceded in death by first wife Ruth in 1976 and son John in 1992. Survivors: wife Maxine; daughters Kay Adams of Mulvane, Debra Adkins of Wichita Falls, Tx. and Phyllis Lindsay of Bulverde, Tx..; Step-children, William H. Riggins of Clearwater and Ruth Leeora Riggins Hartman of Tulsa, Ok. Many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with YMCA.
