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MARGARET F. DABBELT
MEADE --Margaret F. Dabbelt, 82, died Thursday, Aug. 22, 2002, at Meade District Hospital in Meade.
She was born Nov. 1, 1919, to Charles and Caroline (Stukenborg) Zumberge in Celina, Ohio.
She married Leo Dabbelt Sept. 18, 1958, in Celina. He survives.
After her education, she worked for various employers, including Goldstein's Clothing as a sales clerk.
After their marriage, she and her husband moved to Fowler in 1958. In 1969 they moved to Meade.
Her places of employment in Meade included Moon Mist Motel and Lone Tree Lodge.
She was a member of Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church in Meade, where she served on various committees. She was a former member of the Altar Society in Fowler.
Other survivors include one brother, John Zumberge, Celina; and one sister, Hilda Sommer, Minstler, Ohio.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Edward Zumberge and Father August Zumberge; and three sisters, Erma Winner, Nettie Vanderhorst and Anna Kanpke.
Vigil services will be at 7 p.m. Sunday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Meade with the Father Francis Stuart presiding.
Funeral mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church.
Friends may call from 12-5 p.m. Sunday at Fidler-Orme Mortuary in Meade.
Memorials are suggested to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church or Meade District Hospital in care of Fidler-Orme Mortuary, P.O. Box 70, 212 S. Fowler St., Meade, KS 67864.
WILLIAM D. FLEMING
FOWLER -- William Daryel Fleming, 86, died Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2002, at Fowler Nursing Home in Fowler.
He was born March 9, 1916, to Raleigh A. and Lettie M. (Tucker) Fleming in Barclay.
He married Sue Ann Stevens June 30, 1940, in Barclay. She died April 30, 1990.
He was a former resident of Emporia and was employed by Santa Fe Railroad as a track supervisor from 1936 until his retirement in 1976.
In February 1944, he joined the United States Army, serving during World War II under Gen. George Patton. He was later discharged in April 1946.
He moved to Mesa, Ariz., in 1976 after his retirement.
He moved to Fowler in 1990.
He was a member of Fowler Friends Church in Fowler.
Survivors include one brother, Orville L. Fleming, Topeka; one sister-in-law, Velma Lee Chance, Fowler; and several nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Zelza "Daidy" Ecklund; and one brother-in-law, Ira Fleming.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Fowler Friends Church in Fowler with the Rev. Fred Littlefield presiding.
Friends may call until 7 p.m. today at Fidler-Orme Mortuary in Meade.
Memorials are suggested to Fowler Friends Church or Fowler Nursing Home in care of Filder-Orme Mortuary, P.O. Box 70, 212 S. Fowler St., Meade, KS 67864.
FREDA R. H. JACKSON
MANHATTAN -- Freda Ruth Heath Jackson, 90, died Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2002, at Mercy Health Center in Manhattan.
She was born June 24, 1912, to Ralph Mason and Cora (Coats) Heath in Seward County.
She married J. Ellis Jackson June 9, 1935, in Seward County. He survives.
She was home schooled by her parents until grade five. For grades six and seven, she attended country school. She attended junior and senior high school in Liberal, graduating in 1930. She attended Panhandle Agriculture and Mechanical College in Goodwell, Okla.
After her marriage, she and her husband moved to Wichita in 1943, where she was a secretary at Jefferson Elementary School for 15 years.
She was a member of Old Manor Baptist Church in Wichita since 1960.
She and her husband moved to Manhattan in March 2000 and became members of First Baptist Church.
Other survivors include one son, Douglas Jackson and wife, Beverly, Severna Park, Md.; one daughter, Phyllis Schnedler and husband, Mickey, Manhattan; three grandchildren, Catherine Schnedler Sutton, Savannah, Mo., Jill Jackson Woodward, Severna Park, and Jane Schnedler, Manhattan; three great-grandchildren, Rebecca Sutton and Decker Sutton, both of Savannah, and Samantha Couto, Severna Park; one niece; and three nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and three sisters.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Chapel in Manhattan with the Rev. H. Wayne Fink presiding.
Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Old Mission Cemetery
in Wichita.
Memorials are suggested to J. Ellis and Freda Heath Jackson Scholarship Fund in care of Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, KS 66502.
ALICE E. WHISENANT
Alice Edna Whisenant, age 96, died Monday, Aug. 26, 2002, at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal.
Alice was the daughter of James Abraham and Estella (Quick) McWilliams. Her parents came by covered wagon at the turn of the century to file on land in what was then known as "No Man's Land."
Alice was born March 4, 1906, on the homestead in Beaver Co., Okla.
After the land was "proved up," the family moved back to Canton, Okla., in Indian Territory.
A few years later, they moved back to the homestead. Her father drilled water wells over a wide territory.
In World War I, the Rock Island Railroad in Liberal was calling for help; thus the family moved to Liberal to live and work. When the war was over they moved back to the homestead and remained there until 1922, when they moved to Perryton, Texas.
On March 4, 1930, she married L.C. "Cull" Whisenant of Forgan, Okla. He died Dec. 29, 1994.
They made their home on a farm in the Turpin, Okla. community.
In 1946, the family moved to Liberal; however, they continued farming until 1974, when son Joe took over the farming operation.
She was a homemaker.
She was a member of First Christian Church in Liberal.
Alice was profoundly grateful that the blood of her pioneer parents ran in her veins. The lessons her parents taught her of honest toil and frugality never left her. The contentment and simple pleasures of strength in close neighborly ties, the serenity in nature's loveliness -- the priviledge of living on those beautiful plains, the enjoyment of the beautiful sunrises and sunsets, the long twilights and the clean, fresh air were all factors in her long and useful life.
She is survived by one daughter, June Kissock and husband, Jerry, Ft. Collins, Colo.; one daughter-in-law, Janet Whisenant, Liberal; one brother, James Ray McWilliams, Perryton; one sister-in-law, Gladys McWilliams, Knoxville, Tenn.; five grandchildren, Tony Ray Whisenant, John Kelly Kissock, Timothy Joseph Kissock, William Jerry Kissock and Diana Carol Hunter; six great-grandchildren, Traci Whisenant, Crystal Hunter, Kyle Kissock, Ethan Kissock, Samantha Whisenant and Preston Whisenant; and a host of nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by her son, Joe Whisenant; three brothers, Joseph E., Glen H., and Lindsay G. McWilliams; and two sisters, Billie Oxelson and Elda LaMaster.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Kitch-Brenneman Funeral Home Chapel in Liberal with the Revs. John Andrews and John Loucks presiding.
Burial will follow at Liberal Cemetery.
Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 a.m. until service time Wednesday at Kitch-Brenneman Funeral Home. The family will be present to greet friends from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
CALEB E. SUTTON
ENSIGN -- Caleb E. Sutton, 88, of rural Ensign, died Monday, Aug. 26, 2002, at Bethel Home Inc. in Montezuma.
He was born Feb. 15, 1914, to Alanzo J. and Rosanna (Ryan) Sutton in rural Ensign.
He married Gevene Gardner Oct. 21, 1938, in Bucklin. She survives.
He was a lifetime resident of Ensign.
He was a farmer and rancher.
He was a member of United Methodist Church in Ensign.
His hobbies included farming and ranching and working with cattle, as well as gardening, hunting and fishing.
Other survivors include two sons, Steven Sutton and Martin Menzor, both of Dodge City; two daughters, Marie Waters and husband, Dick, Ellinwood, and Wanda Zortman and husband, Gary, La Crosse; one sister, Katherine Sutton, rural Ensign; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Earl, Lynn, Lloyd, Harold and Albert Sutton; and one foster son, Timothy Sutton.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at United Methodist Church in Montezuma with the Rev. Gene Eshleman presiding.
Burial will be at Cave Cemetery
in rural Ensign.
Friends may call until 8 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Montezuma Funeral Home.
Memorials are suggested to American Indian Bible Mission or American Cancer Society in care of Montezuma Funeral Home, Box 421, Montezuma, KS 67867.
ROL L. HOLIFIELD
PLANO, Texas -- Rol Lee Holifield, 77, former Liberal resident, died Monday, Aug. 26, 2002, in Frisco, Texas.
He was born Sept. 11, 1924, in Drumright, Okla.
He married Blenna Lee Fox June 19, 1943, in Drumright. She died March 11, 1988.
He worked as an accountant with Stanolind Oil in Vivian, La. from 1945-1962, Amoco Productions in Pampa, Texas from 1962-1967, and retired with Amoco in 1984 in Liberal.
He had been a resident of Plano since 2000.
He was a member of Worldwide Church of God for many years.
Survivors include two twin sons, Wayland Holifield and wife, Linnie, Frisco, and Wendell Holifield and wife, Kelly, Plano; two daughters, Linda Sehorn and husband, Darrell, Pampa, and Arlene Brown and husband, Larry, Burleson; one sister, Roline Wise and husband, Roy, Tulsa, Okla.; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one nephew; and three nieces.
He was also preceded in death by one granddaughter, Stacey Kaye Sehorn.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Fairview Cemetery
in Pampa with the assistant Minister Jerry McClenagan presiding.
Memorials are suggested to American Diabetes Association, Always & Forever Memorial and Honor Program, in care of Ada Web, P.O. Box 2680, North Canton, OH 44720.
Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors in Pampa is in charge of arrangements.
