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Barbara Bush
Barbara Gertrude Bush, 88, of Bentonville, Arkansas died Friday, February 8, 2013 at a local nursing home. She was born June 21, 1924. She was a homemaker.
She is survived by many loving relatives in Arkansas, Texas, Washington, and California.
Maria Leonard
Maria Klara Burkhardt Leonard, of Rogers, Arkansas, 91, died Thursday, February 7, 2013 after a short illness. Maria was born on June 25, 1921 in Worms, Germany. She was the youngest of two daughters of Peter and Barbara Burkhardt. In 1946, she met her American soldier and love of her life, Clyde W. Leonard when he was among a group of American soldiers occupying her family home in Bischofsheim, Germany. Maria and Clyde were married on March 17, 1949 in Germany and later moved to Columbus, Georgia. One of her greatest lifelong pleasures was her becoming a US citizen in 1953. Following Clyde's retirement from active duty in 1957, they purchased and operated the L&H Bar and Liquor store on Victory Drive in south Columbus. For many years, Maria was an active member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church of Columbus, Georgia where she served in the Altar Society and PCCW. She served many years as the PCCW treasurer. Upon the death of her husband in 1967, Maria went back to school to earn her Associate Degree in Computer Science. She went to work in the office at Kirvens Department Store. When the store closed, she worked for Burnham Van moving company retiring at the age of 74.
In 1999, she moved to Bentonville, Arkansas to be near her family. She became a member of the St. Stephens Catholic Church in Bentonville, Arkansas, and was very active in the Rosary society. She was an active participant at the Benton County Senior Center where she loved to play cards, games and enjoyed the fellowship the Center brought. In 2010, she moved to the Innisfree Assisted Living Facility in Rogers. There, she participated in every available activity from games, chair volleyball, and Christmas choir.
Maria is survived by her son, Bernard F. Leonard and his wife Pamela H. of Lowell, Arkansas, her grandson, Derek Leonard, his wife Megan, and their three children, Dean, Reed, and Ruby of Conway, Arkansas. She is also survived by granddaughter, Andrea Thompson and her husband Beau, of Gravette, Arkansas and granddaughter, Allison Clark, her husband Lucas, and their two children, Russell and Evelyn of Cave Springs, Arkansas.
Visitation will be Saturday, February 9, 2013 at 12:30 until service time. The funeral service will be Saturday, February 9, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Stephens Catholic Church in Bentonville, Arkansas.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the St. Stephens Building Fund would be appreciated.
Betty Phillips
Betty Lou Phillips, 85, of Pea Ridge, Arkansas died Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at Northwest Medical Center in Bentonville, Arkansas. She was born April 19, 1927 in East Chicago, Indiana the daughter of Hazel Willis and James Harold Snyder.
She enjoyed taking care of children especially her grandchildren. She had lived in the Northwest Arkansas area for over 50 years after moving from Oklahoma City.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Donald Phillips; and two brothers, Jack Snyder and Mike Dutton.
Betty is survived by her daughter, Shelly Webb, and her husband, Mike, of Pea Ridge; four sisters, Colleen Williams and her husband, Carroll, of Little Rock, Arkansas, Linda Jones and her husband, Billy, of Pea Ridge, Charlotte Ratliff and her husband, Ray, of Pineville, Missouri, and Podie Dutton of Austin, Texas; and two grandchildren, Colter Webb and Corey Webb.
A memorial service will be at a later date. Inurnment will be at Twelve Corners Cemetery in Pea Ridge.
Conley Kuehl
Conley Gilmore Kuehl, 87, of Bella Vista, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2013, at the Circle of Life Hospice Center in Bentonville, Arkansas, surrounded by his children. He was born in Nobles County, Minnesota, to William and Clara (Gehl) Kuehl.
After high school, he worked the family farm until entering the U.S. Army and served during the Korean Conflict. On September 28, 1952, after completing his military service, Conley married Violet Ihnen in Fulda, Minnesota. During the next 30 years, they raised four children while Conley served in law enforcement; first as a policeman and then as a Minnesota state patrolman while residing in Austin, Minnesota.
Conley and “Vi” retired and moved to Bella Vista in 1987. He enjoyed traveling, fishing, playing bridge, golf, and especially being with his grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Violet Kuehl; his parents, William and Clara Kuehl; his sister, Alita Oltmans; and his granddaughter, Megan.
Conley is survived by his four children: Kurt Kuehl and his wife, Marlene, of Ketchikan, Alaska, Kent Kuehl of Los Angeles, California, Kandace Kuehl-Dannenberg and her husband, Dr. Bernard, of Half Moon Bay, California, and Bruce Kuehl of Bloomington, Minnesota; grandchildren, Kristen Kuehl and her husband, David Christal, Erin Kuehl, Max Dannenberg, and Renee Dannenberg; sister, Joyce Cuperus of Fulda, Minnesota; and brother, Gary Kuehl of Worthington, Minnesota.
Conley had a great sense of humor and touched our hearts with his kindness, exceptional integrity and respect for everyone. He will be missed. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Circle of Life Hospice Care, Highland Health Care, Pastor Darrel Johnson and Conley's shepard group at United Lutheran Church for their loving care, prayers and support.
A memorial service for Conley will be held at United Lutheran Church, 100 Cooper Road, Bella Vista, AR on Saturday, March 23, 2012, at 11:00 a.m.
A 'Celebration of Life' memorial service will also be held in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with internment at the Fort Snelling National Cemetery at 11:15 AM on July 1, 2013. Questions regarding the services or condolences can be mailed to: Kandace Kuehl-Dannenberg, 441 Greenbrier Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019-2219, phone# 650-804-9733.
Wilma Stewart
Wilma Lorene Stewart, 87, of Rogers, Arkansas died Monday, February, 4, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center in Rogers. She was born March 29, 1925 in Tennessee the daughter of Cornelia and Clinton Spain.
She had served the Lord for all her life. She was a member of New Hope Assembly of God Church in Rogers. She enjoyed cooking and spending quality time with her family. She liked flowers. She had lived in the Northwest Arkansas area since 1984 after moving from Lockport, Illinois.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Rev. John Aubrey Spain and Rev. Virgil Spain; and one infant sister, Margie Ruth Spain.
Wilma is survived by her husband of 71 years, Joe Stewart, of the home whom she married January 31, 1942; one son, Charles David Stewart, and his wife, Lavanah Viola, of Rogers; one daughter, Patricia Ann Darling, of St. Petersburg, Florida; one sister, Mary Katherine Robinson, of Plainfield, Illinois; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be Saturday, February 9, 2013 from 1:00 p.m. until service time at New Hope Assembly of God in Rogers.
Funeral service will be Saturday, February 9, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at New Hope Assembly of God in Rogers. Interment will be at Fayetteville National Cemetery in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Memorials may be sent to First Love Ministries in Rogers.
Helen Carlisle
Helen L. Carlisle, 71, of Fayetteville, Arkansas died Monday, February 4, 2013 at Washington Regional Medical Center of Fayetteville. She was born February 25, 1941 in Fayetteville the daughter of George and Stella McGarrah.
She was a seamstress, loved animals, cooking, and loved flower gardening.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one half brother, Kenny McCauley; and one half sister, Elizabeth Owens.
Helen is survived by her husband, Carl J. Carlisle, of the home whom she married October 19, 1960; her daughter, Shelley Leavitt and her husband, David, of Lenexa, Kansas; one half brother, Hank McCauley, of Killeen, Texas; and one grandson, Drew Leavitt, of Lenexa, Kansas.
A memorial service will be Friday, February 8, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Sang Avenue Baptist Church in Fayetteville with Ervin Hutchins.
Memorials may be sent to The American Cancer Society to our Local Northwest Arkansas Chapter.
Paul Johnson
Paul R. Johnson, 80, of Bella Vista, Arkansas passed away early Sunday morning, February 3, 2013. He was born December 17, 1932 in Sterling, Illinois, the son of Herbert and Jessie Johnson.
Paul Johnson was a Navy veteran, serving his country as a radioman on a Martin P-5 Marlin Flying Boat. Upon leaving the Navy, he farmed with his father-in-law and brother-in-law in northern Illinois. He soon followed in his father’s career path and went to work for the John Deere Company of Moline, Illinois. Paul was a traveling territory manager for many years working with John Deere dealers in Colorado, Oklahoma, and Kansas. He finished his career working from the John Deere Parts Distribution Warehouse in Kansas City, Missouri and retired in 1980 when his longtime photography hobby turned into an “encore career”. Paul and wife, Gloria, started Johnson Photography while living in Olathe, Kansas. Paul photographed many weddings, family gatherings, and Little League teams. The photography business continued to grow after Paul and Gloria moved to Bella Vista, Arkansas in 1987. Even as Paul was losing use of his legs, he continued his photography with Gloria’s help and retired from taking pictures in 2006.
Paul and his family were members of the First United Methodist Church in each of the communities they lived in. Paul was a Cubmaster in Emporia, Kansas and later served as Scoutmaster and Assistant Scout Master of Troop 86 in Olathe, Kansas where he enjoyed scouting with sons Brent and Brad. The Johnson Family have many great memories of camping around the country as well as spending many a Labor Day Weekend together at Camp Chippewa in Ottawa, Kansas.
In addition to photography, Paul was an adept do-it-yourselfer and craft-worker. He enjoyed woodworking, and made bedroom furniture and toys for his children and grandchildren. He performed much of his own automotive maintenance, often having his sons or daughters present. He made beautiful stained glass windows and was an avid birder. He kept the feeders full and knew the bird species of Northwest Arkansas.
In their retirement, Paul and Gloria enjoyed several cruises to experience other parts of the world. Their cruises took them through the Panama Canal, to Alaska, and to many Caribbean Ports.
Paul was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Ann Deets Johnson, and grandson, Caleb Johnson.
Paul is survived by wife, Gloria Ann Shutt Johnson, whom he married May 7, 1972; twin daughters, Suzy Davis and her husband, Henry, and Sherry Holcomb and her husband, David, both of whom are from Manhattan, Kansas; two sons, Brent Johnson and his wife, Vicki, of Boulder, Colorado, and Brad Johnson and his wife, Missy, of Johnson City, Tennessee; sister, Nancy Meeker and her husband, Jim, of Milan, Illinois; ten grandchildren; and two great grandsons.
A memorial service will be held at First United Methodist Church in Bella Vista and will be announced at a later date by the family. Memorials may be sent to Circle of Life Hospice, 900 NE Verdant, Bentonville, AR 72712.
