Roberta J. Thompson Roberta Jean Thompson, age 53, of Bonner Springs, Kansas passed away on Friday March 22, 2013 at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. Memorial Services will follow at a later date.
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Deanna Blackmore
Deanna C. “Red” Blackmore, age 58 of Edwardsville, Kansas passed away on Wednesday March 20, 2013 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. A celebration of her life will be at a later date. Deanna was born on September 21, 1954 in Kansas City, Kansas. She was preceded in death by one son Steven O’Neil and her father Clyde Durbin. Survivors include her three children Brian L. Fagan and wife Michelle of Tonganoxie, KS., Crystal D. Blackmore and Fiancee’ Cody Masterson of Bonner Springs, KS., Cassie D. Blackmore and fiancee’ Stefan Tribb of the home, Ten grandchildren and a host of extended family and friends.
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Rolla R. Lee
ROLLA R. LEE Rolla “Sonny” R. Lee, age 70, of Bonner Springs, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at the Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. Funeral Services will be 6:00 p.m. Tuesday April 2nd at the Alden-Harrington Funeral Home with burial to follow at a later date in the Bonner Springs Cemetery. A Visitation will be from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. prior to the service also at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to the American Diabetes Association in care of the Alden-Harrington Funeral Home. Rolla was born on July 21, 1942 in Alton, Illinois. He graduated from Knox High School in Knox, Indiana. He moved with his family to the Kansas City, Kansas area in 1963. Rolla had been the Vice President of the Turner State Bank for over 10 years before he and his wife moved their family to Bonner Springs when he took a job as the Senior Vice President at the First National Bank of Bonner Springs. Rolla was a member of the Bonner Springs Optimist Club, Turner Lions Club and the Chamber of Commerce in both Kansas City, Kansas and Bonner Springs. He was heavily involved in youth sports in the Bonner Springs and Kansas City, Kansas communities. Rolla is preceded in death by his mother Lucille (Allsman) Lee, father Raymond N. Lee and step-mother Pauline E. Lee, one sister Alberta Tucker and one brother Robert E. Lee. Survivors include his wife of 49 years Pamela Lee of the home, three sons Brian Lee and wife Tara of Bonner Springs, Jason Lee and wife Sarah of Shawnee, KS., and Greg Lee of Bonner Springs, one daughter Wendy Wibberding and husband Darren of Leavenworth, KS. Eleven brothers and sisters, eleven grandchildren and a host of extended family and friends.
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Ora Coleman
Ora Alice Coleman was born November 2, 1914 in Linwood, KS, to James and Alice Wilson. Her siblings were Charlie Wilson, Harry Wilson, Goldie Schlink, and Helen Lewis. Her parents and all her siblings preceded her in death. She departed this life on March 21, 2013, at My Home Care in Las Vegas, NV. She attended school in Linwood and graduated from Linwood Rural High School in 1932. When she was a very young child, Ora worked in the potato fields, as many children did at that time, picking up potatoes behind the potato plow. Beginning at age 8, Ora began styling women’s hair and continued all through high school, earning 25 cents for each hair-do. Shortly after graduating from high school Ora began working as a telephone operator in Linwood, then in Goodland, and later in Girard, KS, for the Central Kansas Telephone Company. She was an Operator and Chief Operator from 1933 to 1941, when she resigned to get married. On November 2, 1941 she married Donald Watson Coleman of Linwood at the Mission Hills Baptist Church in Mission Hills, KS. He preceded her in death on August 30, 1983. They moved to California in 1941 and Ora worked in the Burbank area at various jobs. Don was a Chevrolet mechanic and did a tour of duty in the army during this time, discharged in 1943. In 1945 they moved to a Ranch near Madera, CA, in the San Joaquin Valley where they had an orange grove, planted some cotton, and had an egg production business. In retirement they lived in Fresno, CA, from 1965 to 1978 and moved to Las Vegas in 1978 in order to have a drier climate for Don’s respiratory ailments. Ora and Don did lots of travel to national parks, to the Bahamas, to Florida, to Tennessee, and to visit relatives in California and Kansas. After Don’s death, Ora continued to make her home in Las Vegas but made many visits to relatives in Kansas and Georgia. Ora had one extended visit to Kansas to care for her sister Goldie. Nevada was her home, however, and she never considered moving back to Kansas except to join Don at Mt. Sydney. Ora received a bible from the Baptist Church in Linwood in 1923 and was baptized in the Christian Church in Junction City, KS, in 1932. Ora was an excellent seamstress and enjoyed knitting and crocheting. She purchased her Singer sewing machine in 1943 and over the years made many of her own and Don’s clothing. They were square dancers and Ora made their outfits. Her knitting and crocheting graced her own home and were gifts to many others. In recent years, she made many beautiful afghans that are cherished by those who received them. Ora had a passion for her outdoor and indoor plants, especially her roses and African violets. She is survived by her nephews and nieces James (Jim) Wilson and wife Corene of Athens, GA, and Harvey (Joe) and wife Carol of Linwood, KS; George Raymond (Buddy) Lawrence and wife Leda of Overbrook, KS; Sandra (Sandy) Patchen and husband Michael of Lawrence, KS; Sharon (Kay) Barngrover and husband Rick of Hoyt, KS; John Lewis of Grantville, KS; Doris Pitre and husband Joe of Eunice, LA; Lillian Bergeson and husband Roy of Arroyo Grande, CA; Werner Silkey and wife Shirley of Eldorado Hills, CA; Myra Norman of Laguna Niguel, CA; Joyce Demaranville of Linwood, KS; . Phyllis Silkey of Topeka, KS. She is also survived by three generations of grandnephews and grandnieces from both the Coleman and the Wilson families. Ora touched the hearts of many and will be sadly missed. Somewhere Green Grape Pie should be mentioned as part of our memory of Ora. The family is extremely grateful for her caregiver, Shirley Snyder, of My Home Care. Ora’s residency with Shirley at My Home Care over the past year has made Ora’s waning days most comfortable. A graveside service and burial of ashes will be 11:00 Saturday, April 6 at the Mt. Sydney Cemetery in Linwood. Alden Harrington Funeral Home in Bonner Springs, KS, will handle the arrangements.
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Frederick Morchè
Frederick William Morche’ Jr, age 60, passed away April 04, 2013 at his home in Linwood, Kansas. Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday April 10, 2013 at the Westside Family Church (8500 Woodsonia Dr. Lenexa, KS. 66227) with burial to follow in the Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Kansas City, KS. Visitation will be 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday evening also at the church. Fred was born April 23, 1952 to Frederick William and Lena Bell Raw Morche’ of Bonner Springs and they preceded him in death. Fred lived his entire life in the Bonner Springs area. Fred was a truck driver most of his life retiring from Max Rieke Bros. in 2010. He was currently the member in residence at Tri-County Rod & Gun Club, current President of the Restoration Riders Chapter of the Christian Motorcyclists Association member of Mason’s Lodge #3 of Kansas City and member of Westside Family Church being one of the original members starting the branch of the church at the Legends. Fred was married to Connie Walters Haley on January 14, 1995. He loved traveling, especially by motorcycle. Camping at the back lakes of Tri-County was his favorite place and cooking for the family whether it was his smoked baked beans or his famous potato soup. Fred is survived by his wife, Connie, and daughter, McKinzie of the home, daughters Jodie (Scott) Wood of Liberty, MO; Jaime Morche of Gladstone, MO, Anna Hilt of Atchison, KS; Nikki Gregory of Maggie Valley, NC; sons Jeff (Jennifer) Haley of Paola, KS; Dan (Susie) Morche of KC, KS; Rob (Erin) Hilt of Edgerton, KS. Two brothers Ted (Carol) Smith of Bonner Springs, KS., Bill Smith of Huntington Beach, CA., and one sister Mary (Larry) Newby of Lititz, PA. 20 grandkids and 4 great grandkids.
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David R. Shaad
David “Dave” E. Shaad, 90, of Lake Forest, Bonner Springs, KS, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2013 at his home. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Lake Forest Clubhouse from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, April 14. Dave was born Sept. 28, 1922 in Lawrence, KS. He was the youngest son of four children. He graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in Engineering in 1944. He worked in the Kansas City area most of his life. He moved to Lake Forest in 1946 and enjoyed raising his family and the company of many friends there for 67 years. He enjoyed travel, including many cruises with his wife and trips with the family and friends on their houseboat and RV. Dave was preceded in death by his beloved wife D.J. Shaad who passed away in 1999 and his daughter-in-law Teresa, who passed away in 2001. He is survived by his sons and families, Carl, of Los Angeles, CA, Chris (Marsha) of Lake Forest, David (Donna) of Nashport, OH and Steven of Wichita, KS, grandchildren Aaron (Michelle), Quanna, Kenji, Melissa (Brad), Jenny (Paul), Scott, Jordan (Kelly), Jason, Jon, Jackson and Jonson, as well as nine great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Bonner Springs Library or to Grace Hospice.
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David Shaad
David “Dave” E. Shaad, 90, of Lake Forest, Bonner Springs, KS, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2013 at his home. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Lake Forest Clubhouse from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, April 14. Dave was born Sept. 28, 1922 in Lawrence, KS. He was the youngest son of four children. He graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in Engineering in 1944. He worked in the Kansas City area most of his life. He moved to Lake Forest in 1946 and enjoyed raising his family and the company of many friends there for 67 years. He enjoyed travel, including many cruises with his wife and trips with the family and friends on their houseboat and RV. Dave was preceded in death by his beloved wife D.J. Shaad who passed away in 1999 and his daughter-in-law Teresa, who passed away in 2001. He is survived by his sons and families, Carl, of Los Angeles, CA, Chris (Marsha) of Lake Forest, David (Donna) of Nashport, OH and Steven of Wichita, KS, grandchildren Aaron (Michelle), Quanna, Kenji, Melissa (Brad), Jenny (Paul), Scott, Jordan (Kelly), Jason, Jon, Jackson and Jonson, as well as nine great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Bonner Springs Library or to Grace Hospice.
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Edward Jennings
Edward “Eddie” H. Jennings, Age 95 of Bonner Springs, Kansas passed away on Sunday April 7, 2013. Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 11th at the Alden-Harrington Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Oak Ridge Cemetery in Perry, Kansas. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday evening also at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to Sunflower Hospice of Lansing or Grace Hospice of Topeka both in care of the Alden-Harrington Funeral Home. Eddie was born on May 10, 1917 in Perry, Kansas. He was the Director of Weed Control for Wyandotte County for many years. In his retirement he and his wife Dorothy enjoyed traveling in their RV, camping, fishing and spending time with family. He was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy May Jennings in Oct. 1999, one son Bill Jennings in 2003 and one daughter Bonnie Hein in 2011. Survivors include one step-son Don Beers of Bonner Springs, KS., 9 grandchildren Marty, Rajean, Marci, Jed, Cindy, Debbie, Sandy, Patti and Alicia, 20 great-grandchildren, 12 great-great grandchildren and one great-great-great granddaughter. The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the ladies of Harper’s Helpers as well as Grace and Sunflower Hospice. Alden-Harrington Funeral Home, 214 Oak St. Bonner Springs, KS. 66012
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Joyce Mayberry
Joyce Elizabeth Mayberry, age 70, of Basehor, KS. passed away on Monday April 8, 2013 from complications of heart surgery. Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m. Friday, April 12, 2013 at the Bonner Springs First Christian Church (148 N. Nettleton) with burial to follow in the Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Kansas City, KS. Friends may call from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday evening also at the church. Joyce was born on April 24, 1942 in Polo, MO, the oldest of four daughters to Junior and Mabel (Berry) Sackman who preceded her in death. She married Don Mayberry on April 15, 1961. She was a member of the Bonner Springs First Christian Church, volunteered with the BLHS Youth Friends, and at Providence Medical Center. She was an election clerk and judge at the Basehor City Precinct. She was an active member of the Hazel Grove PTA while her children were in school. She was a 1960 graduate of Wyandotte High School. Survivors include her husband Don Mayberry of the home two daughters, Traci Mayberry of Basehor, KS and Susan Mayberry of Overland Park, KS, mother-in-law Lena Mayberry of Basehor, KS three sisters, Janice Sackman of Shawnee, KS; Virginia Fry of Kingston, MO; and Marti Daily (Brian) of Hamilton, MO, several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, close friends and family that includes Janice Loudon, Lorna Davis and family and Jill Hackett and daughters. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to KU Heart Institute or American Diabetes Association both in care of the Alden-Harrington Funeral Home, 214 Oak St. Bonner Springs, KS. 66012
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William Budy
William “Bill” Gene Budy, age 74, of Kansas City, KS passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. Funeral services will be at 7 pm, Fri., April 12th at the Alden-Harrington Funeral Home in Bonner Springs, KS with cremation to follow. Friends may call at the visitation from 6 to 7 pm, Fri., April 12th at the funeral home prior to the service. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Wayside Waifs in care of the funeral home. Bill was born on April 11, 1938 in Independence, MO. He was a lifelong Bonner Springs area resident and had previously been a member of the Bonner Springs Chamber of Commerce and had been in the National Guard. He worked for many years for Tastee Bread as a delivery driver and had also worked for Wonder Bread and Payless Cashways Lumberyard. He was a big K-State sports fan due to his long history of being a very popular track star in high school. Bill is survived by his wife of 24 years Lydia Acosta-Budy of the home. 4 children Rick Budy of Colorado; Kelly Horton of Mclouth, KS; Cindy Eberth of Basehor, KS and Gina Reppert of Kansas City, KS. 9 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Arrangements: Alden-Harrington Funeral Home (913) 422-4074 aldenharrington.com
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Ernest Sill
Ernest (Sandy) Sill was born October 18, 1928 to Ernest and Mary Cartee Sill, the 5th of 9 children, in Emporia, Ks. He passed on to his heavenly reward on April 6, 2013 at Olathe Medical Center after a brief illness related to an infection. Visitation will be Thursday, April 11 from 6-8 PM and on Friday, April 12, from 10-11 AM at New Life Family Church, 4835 Shawnee Dr. KCK. Celebration of Life service will be on Friday, April 12, at 11:00 AM, also at the church. Burial will be in Bonner Springs Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in his honor to New Life Family Church Flooring Fund in lieu of flowers. He married Vivian Johnson on August 20, 1962 in Miami, OK. She survives of the home. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Lewis and Richard, sisters Lilian Mae Smith, Mary Ellen Nistler, Ida Joy Brown and Betty Sill and an infant son Christopher. He is survived by a son Steve (Pam) Kansas City, KS.; a daughter Angela (John) Moyer, Lee’s Summit, MO; a son from a previous marriage, Gary, Tulsa, OK; 2 sisters Ethel(Paul) Aufleger ,Emporia, KS; and Bonita Mitchell, Raytown, MO. 5 grandchildren Sean(Dani), Lancaster, PA; Chris, Warrensburg, MO; Anna and Emilie Moyer, and Dakota, KCK. He also has many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews as well as many good friends from through his life. Sandy loved many kinds of sports, but especially baseball and football and to a lesser degree basketball. He encouraged Steve to play any kind of sports and he did. Sandy attended every possible event in which Steve was involved. He also encouraged his grandchildren to participate in them. Sandy had several different careers throughout his life. He was a door-to-door milk delivery man as well as to some retail establishments in Emporia. Upon moving to Bonner Springs in 1966, he became a school custodian first at the high school and then head custodian at the junior high school. A little later, he went to work for the city of Bonner Springs as a maintenance/custodian for some of its low income properties. He retired from them in 1990. During those years and for many years after that, he did maintenance and cleaning for Interstate Federal Savings and Loan, overseeing 3 of their buildings. He finally retired from that position in 2005. He was a veteran, having served in the Air Force for several years in the late 1940’s. Sandy could fix about anything. He spent a lot of his time helping others do things. He did much volunteer work for the churches to which he belonged – first the Free Methodist Church in Emporia, later Aldersgate Free Methodist Church in KCK, and then Trinity Fellowship in Olathe, KS. In 1998, he and Vivian traveled to Ghana to help begin a Free Methodist church plant in Accra, for a man from there that they met at Trinity. He always called Sandy, Paa, as an adopted parent. Sandy loved the Lord with all his heart, soul and mind. As he passed into heaven, the family and others at his bedside sang his favorite song, “How Great Thou Art.” He will be missed by all who knew him. Arrangements Alden-Harrington Funeral Home (913) 422-4074 aldenharrington.com
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Geraldine Ring
Geraldine “Jerry” M. Ring, age 84 of Edwardsville, Kansas passed away on Monday April 22, 2013. Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 26 at the Alden-Harrington Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Edwardsville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the service also at the funeral home. Jerry was born on December 26, 1928 in Maryville, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband Loyd Ring in 1980, one son Robert McClain in 1985 and one sister Mildred Bowser in 2008. Survivors include her two sons John McClain and Ron Ring, two brothers John Wayman and Kenneth Wayman, six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, as well as many extended family and friends.
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Blanche Foster
Blanche D. Foster, 65, of Bonner Springs, KS passed away at her home on Tuesday, April 23, 2013. Memorial services will be at 12:00 Noon on Monday, April 29, at the Alden-Harrington Funeral Home in Bonner Springs, KS with private burial to follow at a later date in the Bonner Springs Cemetery. Friends may call at the visitation from 10 am to Noon on Monday, April 29, at the funeral home prior to the service. Blanche was born on Feb. 15, 1948 in Bonner Springs, KS and was a lifelong area resident. She was a loving mother and enjoyed raising and cooking for her 3 children. She was a nurse for many years at several area nursing homes, always caring for others. It was in her nature to care for others either by her cooking or sharing whatever she had with those in need. She was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Thankful Foster; 5 brothers George, Frank, Karl, Walter and Robert “Butch” Foster and one infant sister. She is survived by 3 children Michelle Foster of Edwardsville, KS; Reginald Thurman of Bonner Springs, KS and Demetrius Foster of the home. 4 sisters Frances Newman of Baltimore, MD; Capitola Samuels of Tonganoxie, KS; Edith and Pamela Foster both of Bonner Springs, KS. 1 brother James Foster of Topeka, KS. And 1 Granddaughter Brittany Foster of Bonner Springs, KS as well as a host of other family and friends that will miss her greatly. Arrangements Alden-Harrington Funeral (913) 422-4074 aldenharrington.com
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Patricia Ann Wendt
Patricia Ann Howard Wendt was born on November 25, 1931 and left this earth on May 2, 2013 at the age of 77 years. Funeral services will be at 12 Noon on Tue., May 7, at the Alden – Harrington Funeral Home in Bonner Springs, KS with burial to follow in the Bonner Springs Cemetery. Friends may call at the visitation from 11 to 12 Noon on Tue., May 7, prior to the service at the funeral home. Pat was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma, the fifth of six children born to Dewey and Rebecca Howard. She was preceded in death by her sister Virginia Pruitt and brother Dewey Howard, Jr. Surviving her are sisters Helen Miller, Joyce (Bob) Gillum, and Norma (Dr. Robert) Laing. Pat grew up in Bonner Springs, Kansas. Pat married her one true love, William Otto Wendt, in 1952. Pat and Bill were married 46 years before he passed away. Together they had six children who survive her: David (Denise), Daniel (Debbie), Joseph (Sherri), Paul (Lezlie), and James (Chari). Pat is also survived by 18 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Pat worked at Puritan Bennett Medical Gases for 30 years, and she attended Barry Christian Church. As she was raising her children, Pat served as a room mother, PTA member, CYF sponsor, and Cub Scout Leader. She enjoyed watching her children participate in sports, a pastime that continued on with her grandchildren. During her recent illness she remained at home with the care of her children and grandchildren, surrounded by loved ones at the time of her passing. Special thanks to Northcare Hospice for their care and compassion. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Diabetes Association are suggested. Arr: Alden – Harrington Funeral Home (913) 422-4074 aldenharrington.com
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Elizabeth Burgess
Elizabeth Anne Burgess, of Lake Bluff, IL tragically passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2013. She was born August 20, 1951 in Louisville, KY to Anne G. and Richard O. Burgess. Elizabeth planted her feet in places such as San Jose, CA, Goodyear, AZ, San Antonio, TX and eventually Highland Park, IL. In all the cities she lived in, she always extended her kindness and sincerity, as she embraced friendships along the way, never forgetting the love she had for her family. Her dedication to those she loved as friends and family was a true testament to her unwavering compassion and commitment. Elizabeth loved to travel abroad and lived in many locations including the love of her life: Paris. She had a love for nutrition and wholesome foods and pursued this passion by working extensively in health food and vitamin stores. “Becky” will certainly be missed as one who can only truly define the meaning of loss: a missing piece of our lives that will not be replaced. We choose to remember those moments seared in our memories of times better spent in seasons of joy and peace. Elizabeth is survived by her mother, Anne G. Burgess; sister, Nancy S. Price; niece, Christina A. Holdridge and nephews, Timothy A. Price, Stephen J. Price and Jonathon A. Price. Her legacy lives on through her grand-nieces, Lauren C. Holdridge, Violet B. Holdridge and June L. Holdridge. She is preceded in death by her father, Richard O. Burgess. A visitation will be held Sunday, May 5, 2013 from 2 pm until time of funeral service 3 pm at Kelley & Spalding Funeral Home, 1787 Deerfield Rd., Highland Park, IL. Her body will be laid to rest on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 10 am in Bonner Springs Cemetery, Bonner Springs, KS.
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Thelma J. Holt
THELMA J. HOLT Thelma Jean Holt, 80 of Kansas City, KS died Tue., May 7, 2013 at St. Luke’s North Hospital. Graveside funeral services will be at 11:00 am, Fri. May 10, at the Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Kansas City, KS. The Family suggests memorial contributions to the hospice of your choice. Mrs. Holt was born April 7, 1933 in Lebanon, Mo. She had worked for many years as a certified nurse’s aide at the Presbyterian Manor nursing home in Kansas City, KS. She was preceded in death by her husband M.L. Holt in 2002 and one daughter Pamela Metscher in 2003 and has recently lost her son Steve Holt. She is survived by her daughter Sharon Long of the home and one brother Jim Nunn of Warsaw, MO. 4 Grandchildren and 13 Great Grandchildren.
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Patricia Hull
Patricia “Patty” Ann Hull, age 67 of Edwardsville, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2013. Funeral services will be 11a.m. Sat. May 11, 2013 at the Alden-Harrington Funeral Home in Bonner Springs, KS with burial to follow in the Edwardsville Cemetery. Friends may call from 10:00am to 11:00am prior to the service also at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to American Stroke Foundation in care of the funeral home. Patty was born on September 20, 1945 in Moberly, Missouri. She had worked at Kay’s Fashions in Indian Springs Shopping Center and later at Winkler’s Diamonds in Kansas City, KS. She was preceded in death by her parents Delbert and Marjorie Kruse. Survivors include her husband of 49 years Gary Hull of the Home. Two sons Todd Hull and wife Angela of Jefferson City, MO., Matthew Hull of Bonner Springs, KS., 9 Grandchildren: Kaden, Conner, Nicholas, Zachary, Joshua, Troy, Meranda, Maddalynn and Hayden. One Brother Jesse Kruse and wife Adrian of Columbia, MO. Arrangements Alden-Harrington Funeral Home. Aldenharrington.com
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Yvonne Mellott
Yvonne E. Mellott, 94, of Edwardsville, KS made her heavenly retreat on Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at Providence Medical Center surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am, Mon. May 13, at the Alden-Harrington Funeral Home in Bonner Springs, KS with burial to follow in the Edwardsville Cemetery. Friends may call at the visitation from 3:00 to 5:00 pm, Sunday afternoon, May 12, at the funeral home. Mrs. Mellott was born on June 12, 1918 in Kansas City, KS and was a lifelong area resident having resided in Edwardsville for the past 80 years, graduating from high school there in 1936, and marrying her high school sweetheart James M. Mellott, and raising four sons. During her long and loving lifetime she spent her time, tirelessly and unselfishly working as a farm wife, and then later as a bookkeeper and vice-president at the Edwardsville State Bank. Much of her life was spent counseling and consoling her three surviving sons and their wives, her 6 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and three Great Great Grandchildren. She is survived by three sons and their spouses, Mitchell (Linda) Mellott of Bonner Springs, KS; James “Mac” (Dorothy) Mellott of Bonner Springs, KS; and Garrett (Jonetta) Mellott of Edwardsville, KS. She was preceded in death by her youngest son, Mark Sevier Mellott in 1960, and her husband of 34 years James McClellan Mellott in 1978. Yvonne was born to Nettie and Mitchell Chandley and was the youngest and last survivor of four siblings; two brothers, Kenneth and M.L. Chandley and one sister Edna Welsh. She was proud of her ancestry and often alluded to her many greats grandfather John Sevier, the first governor of the State of Franklin, now Tennessee, just following the Revolutionary War. Her final 25 years were spent maintaining her home and providing support for whomever came calling. She was proud of her membership in the Republican party, AARP and the Nature Conservancy and other charities too numerous to mention. She was an excellent piano player, couldn’t be fooled by any crossword puzzle and knew every episode of Gunsmoke by heart. Mom and Grandma we miss you, love you and will forever have you in our hearts.
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