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David N. Mason
David N. Mason, 60, of Kansas City, Kan., died March 17, 2006.
Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. April 22 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Raytown, Mo.
Arrangements are by Morticians Service, 538 Campbell, Kansas City, Mo., 64106.
Mason was born July 25, 1945, in Kansas City, Mo.
He was preceded in death by parents Claude and Hazel Mason, and son Bradford Mason.
He is survived by son David Mason II, Raytown; daughter and son-in-law Dawn and Russell Blackman, Raytown; brother Gary Mason, Urbana, Ill.; grandchildren Andrea, Victoria and Matthew Blackman; and four nieces and nephews.
Eric Paul Rice
Eric Paul Rice, 57, of Basehor, Kan., died Wednesday, April 19, 2006 at his home.
Cremation with memorial services at a later date.
Snora L. Richardson
Snora L. Richardson, 89, of Kansas City, Kan., died Monday, April 17, 2006, at KU Medical Center.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 22, at Calvary Baptist Church, 901 Waverly Ave., KCK.
Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. Saturday at the church.
Burial will be at Chapel Hill Cemetery.
Elder Ervin Sims, Sr.
Elder Ervin Sims, Sr., 86, of Kansas City, Kan., died Monday, April 17, 2006, at Medicalodge North.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, April 21, at Mt. Carmel Church of God In Christ, 2025 N. 12th, KCK.
Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be at Highland Park Cemetery.
John W. Walters
John W. Walters, age 55 of Edwardsville, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2006. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening at the Alden-Harrington Funeral Home, 214 Oak St., Bonner Springs, KS 66012. A celebration of life reception will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday at Edwardsville City Park, where John had volunteered. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to the Edwardsville Parks and Recreation Department, “John W. Walters Memorial Fund,” in care of the funeral home. He was a lifelong Wyandotte County resident and had attended Argentine and Bonner Springs High Schools graduating in 1969. Survivors include his children Tammy M. Burgoon and husband Nate of Edwardsville, John Walters Jr. of Kansas City, KS., Charles “Chuck” Walters, and Shawn M. Walters of Edwardsville, on brother James F. Walters and wife JoAnn of Bonner Springs, and one sister Barbara M. Baker of Edwardsville.
Ardelia Clark
Mrs. Ardelia Clark, 92, of Kansas City, Kan., died April 16, 2006, at Providence Medical Center.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, April 21, at Pleasant Green Baptist Church, 340 Oakland, KCK. Visitation will be 9-11 a.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Leavenworth National Cemetery. Arrangements: Mrs. J.W. Jones Memorial Chapel, (913) 321-0253.
Velsie Elaine Jordan-Lewis
Velsie Elaine Jordan-Lewis, 65, of Marietta, Ga., formerly of KCK, died April 15, 2006, at Kenneston Hospital in Georgia.
Funeral services will be Friday, April 21, at 12:30 p.m. at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Cartersville, Ga.
Visitation will be 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Mission Community Cemetery
in Cartersville, Ga.
Arrangements: Thatcher Funeral Home, (913) 321-1211.
Jack L. Kuhn
Jack L. Kuhn, 60, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2006, at the Pratt Regional Medical Center in Pratt, Kan. Born Aug. 18, 1945, in Greensburg, Kan., he was the son of Louis Wallace and Thelma Lorraine (Pyle) Kuhn. He grew up in Lawrence, Kan., where he graduated from Lawrence High School in 1963. He was a letterman on the 1962 Class 5A state championship football team as well as the golf team. He attended Pittsburg State College, where he played football. He then transferred to the University of Kansas, graduating in 1968 with a degree in business administration. He entered the U. S. Army in 1968 and graduated from Officer Candidate School at Ft. Sill, Okla., in February 1969. He served in Vietnam from 1969 to 1970 as a 2nd Lieutenant with the HQ Battery 5th Battalion, 27 Artillery as a forward observer, where he was awarded a bronze star. In 1972, he married Bonnie Marie Miscevich of Kansas City, Kan., He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Kuhn of Greensburg, Kan.; two sons, Nathan Jack Kuhn of Kansas City, and David Halley “Buster” Kuhn of Greensburg, Kan.; one daughter, Amy Marie Kuhn of Dodge City, Kan.; one sister, Patty Kuhn Kennedy of Lawrence, Kan.; and one brother, Ed Kuhn of Charleston, S.C. He was preceded in death by his parents. Friends are invited to a remembrance at the ranch on Saturday, April 22, from 5 p.m. to dusk with remarks and prayer at 6 p.m. In Lawrence, Kan., please join the family at the home of Patty and Marty Kennedy, 725 New Jersey, on Saturday, April 29, from 5 p.m. to dusk with remarks and prayer at 6 p.m. Memorials may be sent to Lawrence High School Alumni Association, Comanche County Hospital, or Wounded Soldier Fund in care of Hatfield-Prusa Funeral Home, P.O. Box 417, Coldwater, Ks 67029.
JoAnne Maple
JoAnne Maple, 74, of Raymore, Mo., passed away at her home Monday, April 17, 2006.
Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 20, at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 1111 W. Foxwood Drive, Raymore, Mo.
Friends may call at the visitation from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, at Alden-Harrington Funeral Home, 214 Oak St., Bonner Springs. The family suggests contributions to the Church or Children’s Mercy Hospital in care of the funeral home.
Nathalia L. Nesby
Mrs. Nathalia L. Nesby, 86, of Kansas City, Kan., died April 13, 2006, at Providence Medical Center.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 22, at New Bethel Church, 1500 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan.
Visitation will be 9-11 a.m. Saturday at the church.
Burial will be in Highland Park Cemetery. Arrangements: Mrs. J.W. Jones Memorial Chapel, (913) 321-0253.
Edith A. Thrasher
Edith A. Thrasher, 87, Gardner, Kan., formerly of Kansas City, Kan., died Monday, April 17, 2006.
Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, April 20, at Memorial Park Cemetery, Kansas City, Kan.
Arrangements: Porter Funeral Home & Crematory, (913) 621-6400.
Carl Douglas Alberts
Captain Carl Douglas Alberts USN (ret) died on November 14th of Alzheimer’s disease at Patriots Colony in Williamsburg, Virginia. He was 85 years old.
Born in Holts Summit, Missouri, on April 4, 1925, Doug was the first of five sons born to Carl Spurgeon Alberts and Grace Smallwood Alberts.
He graduated from Jefferson City High School, and entered the University of Missouri. To that date, he was the youngest to have received a BS in Electrical Engineering.
The day after graduating from Missouri University, he left for the U.S. Naval Academy. He enjoyed being first baseman on the Academy team, and a three striper as Commander of the 17th Company.
Doug graduated in June 1946 as Ensign U.S. Navy and reported to the battleship New Jersey. After its decommissioning, he was ordered to duty as an instructor at the U.S. Naval Academy Preparatory School.
Doug transferred from shipboard duty to the Civil Engineering Corps. He attended Rennselaer Polytechnic Institute, earning a degree in Civil Engineering as a Tau Beta Pi. He served in various capacities related to construction operations and management in California, North Carolina, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New York, Africa, Japan, and Hawaii.
After 16 years active duty, Doug transferred to the Naval Reserve, while working for the General Electric Co. in Engineering management services. He retired in 1963 with a total of 26 years Naval service. His last two assignments were as Commanding Officer of the 3rd and 4th Naval Reserve SEABEE construction regiments.
He administered the oath of enlistment to his son John, and swore him into the SEABEEs in 1968. John served in his father’s command. He is a CECS, USN (ret) SEABEE.
Doug was a Professional Licensed Engineer in New York State and South Carolina.
Doug’s marriage to Jane Virginia Schmidt produced four children; John Douglas Alberts, Carol Lee Alberts, Mark Stephen Alberts, and Beth Ann Alberts.
He is survived by his second wife of 20 years, Sallie Sawyer Fields Alberts and two step children, Lee Sawyer Fields and Leslie Lynn Rodgers; seven grandchildren and four step grandchildren. Also surviving in Jefferson City, Missouri, are his brothers Roger and Elliot Alberts, their families, and the families of his deceased brothers Lester and Richard Alberts.
He was a voracious reader. He never was content with just the answer to a problem, he needed to understand it in detail. Doug was a man of honor who led by example.
On November 19th, 2008, a memorial service will be held at four o’clock at Patriots Colony. November 20th he will be inurned in the columbarium at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.
In lieu of flowers, anyone wishing to make a donation may send it to The Navy Marine Corps Relief Society to be used for a young family whose service member has been injured or killed in Iraq or Afghanistan.
The Navy Marine Corps Relief Society
875 N. Randolf St
Suite 225
Arlington, VA 22203
Bucktrout of Williamsburg Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Clifford L. Baslee
Clifford L. Baslee, 76, of Kansas City, Kan., died Friday, Nov. 14, 2008, at St. Luke's Hospital. Graveside services were held Tuesday, Nov. 18, at Maple Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to Cancer Action, Inc., or to K.C. Hospice.
Madelene K. Curts-Overfelt
Madelene K. Curts-Overfelt, 65, of Kansas City, Kansas, died Friday, November 14, 2008 at the Kansas City Hospice House after a valiant battle with multiple myeloma. Madelene was the only child of George and Aldred Schweder. She was preceded in death by her parents in 1996 and by her husband of 39 years, Joseph “JD” Curts in 2002. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Don Overfelt of the home, her son Jeff, his wife Becky, and their children Lynne and Drew, Kansas City, KS; her daughter Jennifer Curts-Smith, her husband Norman, and their children Nichole and Jaiden, Bonner Springs, KS; her uncle LaVerne Schweder and his wife Leslie, Overland Park, KS.
Madelene was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church serving as financial secretary and was active in their volunteer group providing numerous care items for local hospitals and Cancer Action. She was an avid reader and enjoyed being outside and caring for her beautiful roses. We have many precious memories of her and will remember all the fun times, travels and wise advice she shared. She will be deeply missed by her family and countless friends, many of whom considered her their second mom, grandma and sister. Thank you all for your support and prayers.
Funeral Services will be 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, November 18, at the Porter Funeral Home, 1835 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, KS. Burial in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Friends may call 5-7 P.M. Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Wesley United Methodist Church, Crosslines, or Kansas City Hospice House. (Condolences may be expressed at: www.porterfuneralhome.com Arrangements: Porter Funeral Home & Crematory, 1835 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, KS (913) 621-6400)
Adolph D. Franklin, Sr.
Adolph D. Franklin, Sr., died Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008 at Medicalodge Post Acute. Visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, at Thatcher's Funeral Home Chapel, 1520 N. 5th Street, Kansas City, Kan. Funeral services at 11 a.m. Thursday at the chapel. Interment at Leavenworth National Cemetery. Donations may be made to Harvesters Community Food Network.
Kathryn Melissa Fryer-Fuller-Waller
Kathryn Melissa Fryer-Fuller-Waller, 88, of Kansas City, Kansas, died Sunday, November 16, 2008 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. Funeral Services will be 1:00 P.M. Thursday, November 20, at the Porter Funeral Home, 1835 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, KS. Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call 6-8 PM Wednesday at the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions to Cornerstone Community Church, Grandview Christian Church, or Cancer Action.
Kathryn was born October 4, 1920, in Kansas City, KS. She was a member of CWF at Grandview Christian Church, La Sertoma, CABA, and Cancer Action. She was a Voracious reader of the KC Star. Kathryn is survived by daughter, Linda Arvin and husband John; and blended families Patricia Couch and husband Mark; Catherine Regan and husband Tim; Mary Simpson and husband Mike; James Stewart and wife Sharon; 4 grandchildren, Collin, Mitchell, and Brenna Regan and Ashley Couch; many nieces and nephews, and a niece who had a special place in her heart, Jill Johnson and her husband Paul; great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Terry Fuller, husband Owen Waller, husband Joseph Fuller, 2 sisters, Betty Smarr and Iva Mae Rust, and a niece, Janet Smarr. (Condolences may be expressed at: www.porterfuneralhome.com Arrangements: Porter Funeral Homes & Crematory, 8535 Monrovia, Lenexa, KS (913) 438-6444)
Judith Ann Hattaway
Judith Ann Hattaway, 69, of Kansas City, Ks passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2008. Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at the Chapel Hill-Butler Funeral Home. 701 N. 94th Street Kansas City, Ks. Burial in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 9:00-11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 prior to the service at the funeral home.
Judith was born on July 19, 1939 in Kansas City, Ks to Frank and Jewell (Dalton) Tomecal.
Judith is preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her husband, of 50 years of marriage Raymond L. Hattaway, daughter Brenda Chumley, (Mike) and their children, Garrett and Tara, son David Hattaway, (Lisa) and their children, Amanda, Eric, Kathleen, Conner and Maureen. Judith also leaves one great granddaughter Kylie. Judith was the president of the Victory Hills Baptist Church ABW. She enjoyed reading , scrapbooking, and most of all, the time she spent with her family, grandkids, and friends. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Victory Hills Baptist Church 2010 N. 66th Terrace Kansas City, Ks. 66104. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
Arrangements: Chapel Hill-Butler F.H. 913-334-3366
Colleen A. Henderson
Colleen A. Henderson, 74, of Kansas City, KS, died Friday, November 14, 2008 at Providence Medical Center. Funeral Services will be 10:00 A.M. Thursday, November 20, at the Porter Funeral Home, 1835 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, KS. Burial in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Friends may call 5-7:00 P.M. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Colleen was born December 30, 1933, in Cape Girardeau, MO. She was a past member of the First Assembly of God and current member of Glad Tidings Assembly of God. She was an Administrative Assistant at Dunns Custom Interiors before retiring in 1985. She was preceded in death by her husband Orval Henderson in 2004 and her daughter Rebecca Lynn Imbeau on February 12, 2008. She is survived by 3 children Mark Alan Henderson, Harry Rinehart Henderson, Lori Anne Ontiveros, all of Kansas City, KS, 8 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren, 2 sisters Del Harbin, Carol Babb and a brother Major William Rinehart. (Condolences may be expressed at: www.porterfuneralhome.com
Arrangements: Porter Funeral Home & Crematory (913) 621-6400)
Martha Posinak
Martha Posinak, of Kansas City, Kansas, passed away Friday, November 14, 2008 at Medicalodge Post Acute Care Center. The Funeral Mass will be at 10:30A.M. Thursday, November 20th, 2008 at Christ the King Catholic Church, 53rd and Leavenworth Road, KCK. Inurnment to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery
Mausoleum. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 A.M. Thursday at the church.
Martha was born to John and Danica Rayokovich in Cleveland, Ohio. Martha moved to Kansas City 15 years ago after a successful 30 year career with Republic Steel in Cleveland, Ohio. She is survived by her sister Donna M. Bosilevac and thirteen wonderful nieces and nephews.
Arrangements: Skradski Funeral Home, Kansas City, KS 913-371-1404
Raymond A. Rodriguez
Raymond A. Rodriguez, 58, Kansas City, KS, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2008 at the Kansas City Hospice House. The Funeral Liturgy will be 10:00 AM Thursday, November 20, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1086 N. 94th St. Kansas City, KS. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Friends may call 6-9:00 PM Wednesday, at the Church where a prayer service will be held at 6:00 PM. Any expression of condolence is appreciated. The family suggests donations to KC Hospice House or Juvenile Diabetes Association.
Raymond was born March 29, 1950 in Kansas City, KS and was a lifetime area resident. He was a 1968 graduate of Bishop Ward High School and attended Kansas State Teachers College in Emporia KS. He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church. He was employed in the trucking industry for 37 years. Raymond loved going to the Lake of the Ozarks to relax with family and friends on his deck and riding his Harley. He especially loved the time spent with his precious grandchildren, Natalie and Colin. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marie and brother, Vince. Raymond is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Pattie (Buford) Rodriguez, of the home, daughter and her husband, Angie and Chad Burns, Parkville, Mo, grandchildren, Natalie and Colin, his father, Sandy Rodriguez and his wife, Sherri, Edinburg,TX, nephew, Michael Rodriguez, two nieces, Suzy Isabell and Vickie Rodriguez, and many loved family members and friends. Raymond was a gentle and caring person who always loved making everyone laugh. He was loved by all and will be greatly missed. (Condolences may be expressed at: www.porterfuneralhome.com Arrangements: Porter Funeral Home & Crematory, 1835 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, KS (913) 621-6400)
Shirley Jean Lewis
Shirley Jean Lewis, 82, Kansas City, Ks., passed away January 26, 2009, at her home.
No services are planned.
Arr.: Joseph A. Butler & Son, 913-371-7000
Delphus Cole
Kansas City, Kan. — Delphus Cole, 93, of Kansas City, Kan., died Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008, at Providence Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 19, at First Baptist Church, 5th and Nebraska, KCK, with visitation from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, at Mrs. J.W. Jones Memorial Chapel, 703 N. 10th St., KCK, and from 10-11 a.m. Friday at the church.
Burial at Highland Park Cemetery.
Rev. James C. Frasure, Jr.
Rev. James C. Frasure, Jr.,85, of Kansas City, Kan., died Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008, at Life Care Center of Kansas City.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 19, at First Baptist Church of Quindaro, 3030 Farrow, with visitation from 10-11 a.m. Friday at the church. Burial at Highland Park Cemetery.
Arrangements by Northern Star Mortuary.
Frank A. Harrington
Frank Alden Harrington, 83, of Bonner Springs, KS. Passed away Sunday, December 14th, 2008 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center, Overland Park, KS. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2008 at the Alden - Harrington Funeral Home in Bonner Springs, KS. With burial to follow in Bonner Springs Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the visitation from 6 to 8 pm Wed., Dec. 17, 2008 at the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Bonner Springs Library or the Bonner Springs United Methodist Church in care of the funeral home.
He was born Jan. 17, 1925 in Kansas City, MO. and lived in the Bonner Springs, KS area most of his life. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of WW II serving on the Escort Carrier U.S.S. Gilbert Islands. He was a member of the Bonner Springs United Methodist Church. He was a former member of the Bonner Springs Masonic Lodge and was a Charter member of the Bonner Springs Lions Club. He was a past Commander of the American Legion Post # 371 in Bonner Springs. He was a previous owner and partner at the Alden - Harrington Funeral Home retiring in 1983. He enjoyed recycling before recycling was in fashion, reclaiming all kinds of things. His famous saying was "A guy could use that someday." Frank never met a stranger and could strike up conservation with just about anyone.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years Ellen Harrington of the home, 1 daughter Elisabeth Bruce and her husband Charles of Bonner Springs, KS. 2 Sons Dr. James L. Harrington and his wife Toonie Histia of Grand Junction, CO and Robert A. Harrington and his wife Pam of Missoula, MT. 7 Grandchildren Charlie, Tiffany, Hunter, Tian, LinXiao, Henade and Kaacha. 1 Brother John Harrington and his wife Connie and 1 Sister Norma Ward and her husband Gene all of Bonner Springs, KS. And he will be greatly missed by his beloved dogs Muffin and Otis.
Arrangements: Alden-Harrington Funeral Home, 913-422-4074.
Pamela S. Hearron
Pamela S. Hearron, 44, of Kansas City, Kan., died Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008, at Providence Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, at Mrs. J.W. Jones Memorial Chapel, 703 N. 10th St., KCK, with visitation from 9-11 a.m. Saturday at the chapel. Burial at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.
