Steve was born Feb. 10th, 1954 in Kansas City, Kansas the second of five boys born to Herb and Barbara (Liston) Saunders. He grew up in Kansas City, Kansas graduating from Washington High School and shortly after was drafted into the U.S. Air Force serving in Southeast Asia. Steve worked as a lineman for a local Cable Company in Kansas City, KS., then went into Security, most recently at the Argosy Casino from which he retired. Steve was always good with his hands and was always tinkering on something. He also enjoyed fishing and being around the water. Steve was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Stan Saunders. Survivors include his wife of 24 years; Linda Saunders of the home, one son Scott Saunders and wife Sandi of Lenexa, KS., one daughter Melanie Purcell and husband Bryan of Purcell, Mo., three brothers; Gary L. Saunders and wife Toni of Bonner Springs, KS., Greg A. Saunders and wife Glenette of Kansas City, KS., and Mike L. Saunders and Jane Kuckelman of Shawnee, KS., as well as six grandchildren; R.J., Brandon, Devin, Aiden, Marle and Elise, and three great-grandchildren; Jonathan, Courtney and Dominic.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Bonner Springs Animal Rescue in care of the funeral home.
Iris E. Weston, age 78 of Basehor, Kansas died Feb. 25, 2014. Graveside Funeral Service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28 at the Glenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Basehor Historical Society Museum in care of the funeral home. Iris was born on Aug. 14, 1935 in Butler, Missouri. Iris was preceded in death by her husband Ray Weston in 2012. Survivors include her two children, Kevin (Alva) Weston of Basehor, KS., Kendra Weston of Osawatomie, KS. four grandchildren; Justin (Karen) of Kansas City, KS., Christopher (Leigh) of Owasso, OK., Alison (Kyle) of Tonganoxie, KS., Ashleigh (Adam) of Kansas City, KS. four great-grandchildren; Kelton, Kloee, Isabella and Case who loved their “GG Ike”. Two brothers David and Jim Laughlin and one sister Mary (Arlene) Hall.
After 83 ½ years spent enjoying God’s creation on earth, Ernie Pintar went to his heavenly home on January 23, 2014. Ernie was born July 13, 1930 in Girard, KS, the son of William and Fanny Paver Pintar.
Charles Lloyd McCowan was born on September 30, 1929 in Calwood, Missouri, the third of three children born to Ben and Ruth McCowan. He attended schools in Fulton, MO., and would have graduated with the class of 1949 but he joined the U.S. Marines Corps where he received his GED. Lloyd was proud to have served as an Artillery Chief during the Korean Conflict. He also went on to serve 19 years in the Army Reserves. Lloyd had owned and operated McCowan Trucking for many years in the Fulton area and later leased his trucks for Over the Road Trucking retiring in 1983. He then developed and owned Mac’s Mobile Manor in Fulton. Lloyd was a life member of the Teamsters Union #101 and the Fulton V.F.W. Post # 2657. Lloyd was an avid St. Louis Cardinals and Missouri Tiger fan. He was always open to a challenge and enjoyed a good game of chess. Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter Rula McCowan in 1969 and one sister Ruby O’Neal in 2013. Survivors include his wife of 37 years Corinne McCowan of the home, seven children Varnum Bayless and wife Eva of Burlingame, KS., Valerie Sutton and husband Rodger of Safford, AZ., Roger McCowan of Mokane, MO., Ronan Harmon and husband Bill of Old Hickory, TN., Velma James and husband Jim of Council Bluffs, IA., Vivian Baars and husband Charles of Lawrence, KS., Vonna Arnold and husband Ernie of Bonner Springs, KS., one sister Rachel Vaughn of Fulton, MO., 13 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren.
Shirley Maxine Crane, 77, Kansas City, KS passed Thur. Jan. 30, 2014 at her home. Funeral 9:30 am, Tue., Feb. 4 at the Alden-Harrington Funeral Home in Bonner Springs, KS with burial to follow in the Leavenworth V.A. National Cemetery. Visitation 6 to 8 pm, Mon. evening, Feb. 3, at the funeral home. Family suggests memorial contributions to the Gentiva Hospice or Wyandotte County Christian Church in care of the funeral home. Shirley was born Oct. 27, 1936 in Eldorado Springs, MO and was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years Jessie Crane. And is survived by her daughter Carol Knight (George) and granddaughter Christina Cooper (Jerad) and two great grandchildren Joshua and Jenna. Two brothers Louis Keele (Phyllis) and Elton Keele and two sisters Bee Barnes (Vernon) and Minnie O’Brien.
Alena Mae (Tinberg) Scheidt, of Linwood, KS, passed away on Jan. 29, her 86th birthday. Visitation and funeral service will be held February 1 at Alden-Harrington Funeral Home in Bonner Springs from 10 a.m to Noon.
HATTIE L. WAY Hattie L. Way, 97, of Bonner Springs, KS passed away on Sat., March 1, 2014 at Kansas City Presbyterian Manor in Kansas City, KS. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am, Thur. March 6, at the Alden-Harrington Funeral Home in Bonner Springs, KS with burial to follow in Grinter Cemetery in Kansas City, KS. Friends may call at the visitation from 10 to 11 am, prior to the service at the funeral home on Thursday morning, March 6. Hattie was born on March 30, 1916 in Proctor, MO one of 15 children born to William and Mary (Gerlt) McGinnis. She grew up in the Armourdale area of Kansas City and after moving several times throughout the years, with her husband in the service and while managing apartments and a family resort in the Ozarks. She later moved back to this area in the early 1980’s when she moved into the Nettleton Manor in Bonner Springs. She was always very hard working and one of the best, fastest and most particular Knitter’s, knitting her own family clothes and over a hundred “Lap Robes” for Cancer Action. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years Virgil C. Way in 1987. And is survived by Mickie Gumm of Bonner Springs, KS; Susan McGinnis of Dallas, TX; Shirley Holland of Shawnee Mission, KS; Leah Way Emrick of Springfield, MO and Jan and Linda Way as well as a host of other nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Alma R. Lingenfelser, 67, of Bonner Springs, KS passed away on Friday, March 7, 2014 at her home, surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be at 11 am, Wed., March 12, at the Alden – Harrington Funeral Home in Bonner Springs, KS with burial to follow in the Leavenworth V.A. National Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the visitation from 6 to 8 pm, Tues., March 11, at the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contribution to the Kansas City Hospice or to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital for children’s cancer research in care of the funeral home. Alma was born on July 31, 1946 in Memphis, TN and at 18 years of age she moved to Richmond, MO and married Allen Hendrix and together had three children. Later she moved to the Bonner Springs area in 1985 where she met and married George Lingenfelser and they had 3 children. She enjoyed raising her family and then in 1998 she went to work for the Bonner Springs Dairy Queen where she became a dear friend to the community while working at the drive thru window. She is survived by her husband of 29 years George Lingenfelser of the home and her 6 children Scott Hendrix of Richmond, MO; Kerri Hendrix, Jason Hendrix, George Daniel Lingenfelser and Adam Lingenfelser all of Bonner Springs, KS and Jon Lingenfelser of Linwood, KS. And 7 grandchildren that will miss her dearly.
Eva Donavean Ridens, age 76 of Linwood, Kansas passed away on Thursday March 6, 2014 while surrounded by her family at her home. Funeral Services will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday March 11th at the Alden-Harrington Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Lenape Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 to 1:00 prior to the service also at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to the Vaughn-Trent Community Services in care of the funeral home. Donna was born on December 14, 1937 in Bonner Springs, KS. She grew up in Bonner Springs and lived her entire life in the Bonner Springs and Linwood area. Donna had worked as a Certified Medication Aide at Kaw Valley Manor in Bonner Springs. She enjoyed living in the country, cooking, and loving her family. She was preceded in death by her parents Adney “Smokey” and Iva Stean, her husband Jesse A. Ridens, three borthers; Adney “AB”, Billy Joe and Ronald Stean, two grandchildren Jessica Dawn Ridens and Brianna Dawn Nelson. Survivors include three sons Randy, David and Ryan Ridens, one daughter Diana Nelson, one brother LaVern Stean, nine grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandson.
Mae Fern Smith, age 101, of Bonner Springs, Kansas passed away March 22, 2014. Services will be Wednesday, March 26, at the Alden-Harrington Funeral Home, with the Visitation starting at 10am and the Funeral at 11am. Burial will follow in the Bonner Springs Cemetery. Full obituary will follow…
Mildred “Mikey” Reed, age 86 of Edwardsville, KS., passed away Tuesday March 11, 2014 at the Kansas City Hospice House. Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday March 15 at the Alden-Harrington Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service also at the funeral home. Memorial Contributions can be made to the Bonner Springs Animal Rescue in care of the funeral home. Mickey was born on June 12, 1927 in Blairstown, Missouri the sixth of six children born to George and Fannie (Smether) Atkinson. She was always a member of the Christian Church in Blairstown and later in Edwardsville. Mickey had worked at Kaw Valley Manor in Bonner Springs. She was preceded in death by her first husband David Lee Hensley, who’s plane went down in the Pacific Ocean during World War II. Her parents and her siblings Orpha Smith, Clay Smith, Homer Atkinson, Wilburn Atkinson and Velma Dillon also preceded her in death, as well as her second husband, Amos Eugene Reed who served the entire duration of WWII and one granddaughter Melanie Dawn Austin. Survivors include one daughter Becky Sue Pollock and husband Marvin of Shawnee, KS. Three Grandchildren Collette Leugers, Chris Pollock and Heather Pollock, 12 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
John was born on July 21, 1932 in Slater, Missouri; the second of five children born to C.L. Lansden and Etta (Atterberry) Buck. John grew up in the Marshall, Missouri area and graduated from Marshall High School, he then went on to serve his country in the U.S. Army. John worked in the Teamsters Union Local #41 for 31 years, driving for Yellow Freight. Later he had an Executive Airport Transportation Service he operated up until the time of his illness. In his retirement he enjoyed gardening, taking care of his animals and watching sports, whether it be the Kansas City Chiefs or his beloved KU Jayhawks Basketball Team. But most of all he loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. John was preceded in death by his parents, two siblings; Charles Buck and Rose DeLuce and by one grandson Spencer Buck. Survivors include his six children; Debra States of Sedalia , MO., Sandy Loftis and husband Terry of Edwardsville, KS., Randy W. Buck and wife Megan of Linwood, KS., Candy Burnett of Bonner Springs, KS., Jess “Lanny” Buck of Bonner Springs, KS., Jonna Harris and husband Jamie of Bonner Springs, KS., and a close family friend that was like a son, Jerry Brown and wife Juli of Basehor, KS.; Two sisters Joyce Crouse of Holiday Island, AR., and Jean Buck of Marshall, MO., 22 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, to support their families team “Band of Survivors” in the Kaw Valley Relay for Life, and mailed to the funeral home.
Archie Sanders, Jr., 76, of Bonner Springs, KS passed away Saturday, March 29, 2014 at the Bonner Springs Nursing and Rehabilitation. Funeral services will be 11 am, Saturday, April 5, 2014 at the New Light Baptist Church at 228 Springdale in Bonner Springs, KS with burial to follow in the Bonner Springs Cemetery. Friends may call at the visitation from 5 to 8 pm, Fri. evening, April 4, 2014 at the Alden-Harrington Funeral Home in Bonner Springs, KS and from 9 to 11 am, Sat. Morning, April 5 at the church prior to the service. Archie was born Sept. 6, 1937 in Hughes, Arkansas to Archie Sanders, Sr. and Fannie (McDaniel) Sanders. He was an active longtime member of the New Light Baptist Church in Bonner Springs. He was no stranger to hard work, helping out his family by working on the farm starting when he was only 13. Archie moved his family to Bonner Springs in 1960 and began driving a truck. Later he was hired by the USD 204 as a custodian and then later promoted to Carpenter for the school district retiring in 2001 as a Master Carpenter after working for over 37 years. Archie’s passion was for service to his community, he served for 22 years as a Bonner Springs City Councilman, 10 years as a volunteer firefighter, 4 years as a volunteer policeman and past President of the local chapter of the NAACP to name a few. Archie also received many awards and accommodations such as the Rosa Parks Award, the Marion Vaughn Community Service award and a special commendation and flag from President and Mrs. George W. Bush for Outstanding Community Service. Archie went back to KCKCC and received his Associates degree in business management. Most of all, Archie loved God and his family and he is survived by his loving wife of 57 years Bernice Sanders of the home. 6 children Tommy L. Sanders and Bonnie E. Sanders (Cedric) all of Bonner Springs, KS; Willie C. Sanders of Bonner Springs, KS; Sgt. Archie Sanders, III (Susan) of Tampa, FL; Diana L. Jaccard (Louis D.) of Edwardsville, KS; Theresa A. Battle (Irwin) of Tonganoxie, KS. One brother Rev. John H. McConico (Vinither) of Bonner Springs, KS. 22 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends that will miss him greatly.
Kenneth Edward Stevens, age 73 of the Piper area of Kansas City, Kansas passed away on Friday April 4th, 2014 at Shawnee Mission Medical Center. Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday April 9th at the Alden-Harrington Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Kansas City, Kansas. The family will receive friend at a visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday evening also at the funeral home. Kenny was born on June 18, 1940 in Allerton, Iowa to Kenneth and Willa Stevens and grew up in the Kansas City, Kansas area. Kenny served 4 years in the U.S. Navy from 1958-1962. He married Mary Lou (Burns) Stevens on November 23, 1963. Kenny retired from Colgate Palmolive in 1992 after 28 years. His hobbies included building cars, welding and reading, and spending time with family and friends. Kenny was preceded in death by his parents and his wife. Survivors include his three children Shawn Stevens (Shelley) of Basehor, KS., Shannon Stevens of Tonganoxie, KS., Kelly Ryder (Jerry) of Basehor, KS., and Susan McKinzie his companion of the home; two sisters Ardith Slote of Tonganoxie, KS., Patricia Dennison (Norris) of Kansas City, KS., and one brother Ralph Stevens of Overland Park, KS., six grandchildren and several honorary grandchildren.