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Karen J. Petrik, of Atchison, passed away, Thursday, May 28, 2009 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph, MO.
Memorial services will be at 3:00 PM, Saturday, May, 30th at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home with Rev. Lee Hendon officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Mrs. Petrik has been cremated and private family burial of cremains will be at a later date. Memorials are suggested to Atchison Hospital Auxiliary Fund or the First Christian Church. Online condolences may be left at www.beckerdyer.com.
Karen was born in Stillwater, MN the daughter of John and Frances (Schorr) Cronk. She attended St. Michaels Grade School, Stillwater, MN, and graduated from Cathedral High School, Rapid City, SD. She then attended Hutchinson Junior College, Hutchinson, KS and graduated from Sterling College in 1988 with a Bachelor’s degree in Education. She was a middle school special education teacher for the Wichita Public Schools. Karen was a member of the Chancellor Choir and was a past president of the Young of Heart Club at the First Christian Church and past president of the Kansas State Hospital Auxiliary, Topeka, KS and former member and president of the Atchison Hospital Auxiliary. She enjoyed volunteering for the Atchison Chamber of Commerce.
Karen married Adolph Petrik on August 11, 1958 in Rapid City, SD. He preceded her in death on January 21, 1984. Survivors include three sons; James and Kwanghui Petrik, Colorado Springs, CO, John and Tammie Petrik, Highland, KS, and Thomas and Kimberly Petrik, May Port, FL, two sisters; Joann Casteel, Sierra Vista, AZ and Anita Kephart, Vermillion, SD, and 9 grandchildren; Benjamin, Julian L., Anastasia, Adrianna, Christian and Trent Petrik, Lauren Costlow, Austin Garrison, Kayla Costlow.
Jackson (Jack) Harold Carroll, 90, of Atchison, KS, died Friday, May 22, 2009 after a short illness.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, May 28th, 2009 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, with Elder Don Harter officiating. Cremation will follow services and burial of the cremated remains will be at a later date in the Mt. Olive Cemetery, Troy, KS. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, May 27th, 2009 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Outreach International and Project Concern and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.
Jack was born on May 2, 1919 in Hagan, VA, to Andrew Jackson and Anna Louise (Carlson) Carroll. Mr. Carroll grew up in Fortescue and St. Joseph, MO. After leaving home he traveled by hopping railcars and working on a potato farm in Idaho. Mr. Carroll was a U.S. Army veteran. He joined the Army in the late 1930’s. Mr. Carroll was stationed at Fort Riley in the Calvary, at a time when they were still patrolling on horseback. When World War II started his unit became the Fourth Armored Division where he was a tank mechanic. He served in Normandy, France, Rhineland, Ardennes, and most of Central Europe, where he engaged in combat, including the Battle of the Bulge. After being discharged in 1945, he returned to St. Joseph. Mr. Carroll was married to Margaret Mae Webster in February 22, 1947 in Atchison, at the then home of Gilbert Hedrick. Together they moved to Atchison in 1950. He worked as a plumber & pipefitter for Local Union #45, St. Joseph, MO for many years, where one of his last jobs before retirement was the original Iatan Power Plant. He retired in 1982. Mr. Carroll was a Deacon in the Community of Christ, Atchison, for over 50 years. He was a member of Local #45 Plumbers & Pipefitters Union, St.Joseph, MO, the American Legion Post #6, and the Lions Club until he lost his eye sight. In his later years he enjoyed going to Project concern almost daily.
Mr. Carroll’s wife, Margaret, preceded him in death on Oct. 5, 2005. His parents, two sisters, Hazel Williams and Jewel Hirter, and a grandson, Michael Carroll also preceded him in death. Survivors include five sons; Ronald Carroll, Omaha, NE, Donald (Samporn) Carroll, Atlanta, GA, James Carroll, Leavenworth, KS, Robert (Helen) Carroll, St. Joseph, MO, and John (Merry) Carroll, Atchison, KS, a brother; James Carroll, Bloomington, MN, twelve grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.
Vincent Snodgrass, 89, of Atchison, KS, passed away, Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at the Atchison Senior Village.
Funeral services will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, May 16, 2009 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. A prayer service will be held at 9:30 AM Saturday with visitation to follow until 10:00 AM. Memorials in honor of Mr. Snodgrass are suggested to the St. Benedict’s Church Endowment Fund and may be left in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.beckerdyer.com.
Vincent was born October 17, 1919 in Atchison, KS the son of the late Earl and Bessie (Cowger) Snodgrass. He was a member of the Catholic faith and had worked as a chauffeur for Mount St. Scholastica for 33 years. Vincent enjoyed cars, carpenter work, raising dogs and spending time with his family. He loved boating and had traveled up the Missouri River to the flood gates in North Dakota.
Mr. Snodgrass married Glenadene Sell on August 8, 1938 in Reno, NV. She preceded him in death, September 26, 2007. Survivors include a son; Jerry and Margaret Snodgrass, Lakewood, CO, a daughter; Joan and Dick Lutz, Atchison, a sister; Billee Kneib, Tucson, AZ, 6 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.
Michael Joseph Kane, 48, of Overland Park, KS, formerly of Atchison, KS, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2009 at North Kansas City Hospital.
Funeral Services will be 10:00 AM Wednesday May 13th, 2009 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home with Rev. Heidi Alfrey officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:30-8:30 PM Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to Relay for Life and Pets for Life and may be left in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.
Michael was born February 13th, 1961 in Atchison, KS, the son of Elvin (Skip) and Frances (Banks) Kane. Michael graduated from Atchison High School in 1979. Michael worked for a couple of years at Rockwell and Goldenstar and recently for Heartland Residential Care. Mr. Kane loved animals and was an avid KU basketball fan and Chiefs fan, he enjoyed going to concerts and listening to Rock’n Roll.
He married Jean (Jackman) Kane on November 23rd, 2007, she survives of the home. Additional survivors include his mother Frances Kane, Atchison, KS, a daughter Lisa Marie Kane, Atchison, two sisters Julie (Eddie) Wilburn, Wamego, KS, Lori (Jerry) Wallace, Richmond, KY and a brother Tony Kane, Atchison, KS. His father, Elvin (Skip) Kane preceded him in death.
Clarence H. (Pappy) Poos, 93, of Lancaster, KS, passed away, Sunday, May 10, 2009 at the Atchison Medicalodge.
Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Tuesday, May 12th at Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Noble officiating. Burial will follow in the Lancaster Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:00-8:30 PM on Monday, May 11th at the funeral home. Memorials in honor of Mr. Poos are suggested to St. John’s Lutheran Church and Abundant Life Hospice and may be left in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.beckerdyer.com.
Clarence was born June 21, 1915 in Effingham, KS the son of the late William A. and Mary (Kanning) Poos. He graduated from ACCHS and had worked for the Lancaster Elevator as an operator for 34 years retiring in 1978. Mr. Poos was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge and a volunteer fire fighter. Pappy was a farmer by heart who enjoyed raising dahlias and peonies and sharing them with many friends and neighbors. He also enjoyed collecting and refinishing antique furniture as well as going to auctions and estate sales. He was an avid baseball player, fan and coach. Mr. Poos was a big KU fan who also loved to fish. Pappy was the former Mayor of Lancaster and would be Santa Claus for the children in the community and dress up as a clown for the Atchison County Fair Parade.
Clarence married Mary E. Hollands on August 9, 1939 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lancaster, KS. She preceded him in death on February 20, 2000. He was also preceded in death by two brothers; Theodore and Walter.
Survivors include a nephew; Bill (Donna) Poos, Atchison, a niece; Judy (Bob) Lawrence, Gardner, KS, one great-niece, one great-nephew, three great-great nieces and one great-great nephew.
Esther A. Massee, 87, of Atchison, KS. formerly of Farmington, MN., died Friday, May 01, 2009 at the Gran Villas of Atchison, KS.
Memorial funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, May 4th, 2009 at the First Christian Church, with Rev. Lee Hendon officiating. The body has been cremated and interment of the cremated remains will be at a later date in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Louisville, Wisconsin. The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 PM on Sunday, May 3rd, at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to First Christian Church or the Atchison Hospital Foundation and may be left in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.
Esther A. Steib was born on June 22, 1921 in Streeter, ND, the daughter of Gottheilf and Lydia (Metzger) Steib. Esther graduated from high school in North Dakota. She was married to Llewellyn W. Massee on Dec. 15, 1944 in Minneapolis, MN. Mr. Massee preceded her in death on July 4, 1980. Mrs. Massee and her husband owned and operated “ Massee’s Roller Rink ", a roller skating rink in Farmington, MN. for many years. Mrs. Massee moved to Atchison three and half years ago. She was a member of the First Christian Church, Atchison, a member of the Atchison Hospital Auxiliary, and attended the Atchison Shepherd’s Center. She loved gardening, bird watching and helping others. She especially loved her family and spending time with her grandchildren.
Survivors include two daughters; Marilyn (Jim) Anderson, Westlake Village, CA., and Cynthia (John) Jacobson, Atchison, KS., four grandchildren; Cheryl (Matt) Manzer, Campbell, CA., Matthew Jacobson, New York, NY, Andrea (Drew) Korschot, Mission, KS., and Kaitlynn Jacobson, Atchison, KS. Her parents, husband, Llewellyn Massee, a brother; Alvin Steib, and sister; Edna Peterson preceded her in death.
Leslie A. Smith, 90 years of age, of Atchison, KS. died Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at the Atchison Medicalodge.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 Am on Saturday, May 2nd 2009 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Sunset Memory Gardens, Atchison, KS. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:00 PM on Friday, May 1, 2009 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the VFW, Post 1175, Shiners’ Children’s Hospital, or the Atchison High School Football Program and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.
Les was born on May 16, 1918 in Sabetha, KS. the son of Leslie A. and Nina (Mikesll) Smith. He graduated from Atchison High School in 1936. He was a World War II U.S. Army Veteran having served in the D-Day Invasion of Normandy. Mr. Smith worked as a plasterer, and owned and operated the Smith Liquor Store, laundry, and car wash. He was a member and Past Commander of the V.F.W. Post #1175, a member of the American Legion Post # 6, both of Atchison, KS., was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, was a Shriner and a Mason in the Active Masonic Lodge #158, and Scottish Rites, Lawrence, KS. He was an active supporter of the Atchison High School Booster Club and had coached Legion Baseball for many years.
He was married to Marie Wilburn on Aug. 31, 1946 in Atchison, KS. She preceded him in death on March 15, 2000. Survivors include a daughter, Cindy Sloan, Pensacola, FL., five sons; Leslie A. (Janelle) Smith, Atchison, KS., Charles ”Chuck” ( Beth ) Smith, Pittsburg, KS., RIck (Mary Carol) Smith, Pittsburg, KS., Jeff (Carol) Smith, Atchison, KS. and Jim (Jenny) Smith, Atchison, KS, a brother; George Smith, Grandbury, TX., two sisters; Laura Teare, Atchison, and Martha Hopkins, La Mesa, CA., twenty-three grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren. His parents, wife Marie, son-in law Kenneth, a brother Jack Smith, and sister, Mary Jane and one great grandchild preceded him in death.
