Lawrence Smith, age 75 of Basehor, Kansas passed away on Thursday May 9, 2013 at his home. A Memorial Visitation will be Thursday May 16, 2013 from 5pm to 7pm at Alden-Harrington Funeral Home; 214 Oak Street; Bonner Springs, Kansas 66012. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to the Kansas City Hospice House or the Ronald McDonald House both in care of the Alden- Harrington Funeral Home. Lawrence was born on December 29,1937 the only child to Arch and Ava (Perkey) Smith in Harrison, Arkansas. He received his Bachelor’s Degree from Central Missouri State University and his Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Kansas. He found his calling, becoming a teacher and later, principal at Piper Unified School District #203, where he stayed for 38 years until he retired. Lawrence married his high school sweetheart Fredia Ree Landrum on December 21,1957 in Jasper, Ar. Lawrence and Fredia were partners in the Farm Market on Highway 7 and Polfer Road. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife Fredia Ree Smith of the home, three children Chris Smith and wife Janet of Kansas City, Mo., Phil Smith and wife Margaret of Basehor, KS. LaRee Christiansen and husband Mike of Fontana, KS., 6 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren including Madison Smith, with whom he shared an especially close relationship.
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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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Carl Fetters
Carl F. Fetters, age 84 of De Soto, KS passed away May 24, 2013. Graveside Funeral Service 10:00 a.m. May 28th at the De Soto / Silent City Cemetery. Memorials to Elm Grove Baptist Church c/o Alden-Harrington Funeral Home.
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Elizabeth Carbery
Elizabeth Clevenger Carbery (Bette), age 92 of Bonner Springs, Kansas died on May 22, 2013 at Lake of the Forest surrounded by loving friends and family. A memorial service will be held at St. Martin in-the-Field 1501 Edwardsville Drive in Edwardsville, KS at 7 pm on Tuesday, May 28th. Friends may speak with the family prior to the service, beginning at 6 pm, at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bonner Springs Public Library in care of Alden-Harrington Funeral Home 214 Oak Street Bonner Springs, KS 66012. Bette was born on March 9, 1921 in Newport, TN. She graduated from Maryville College in 1943 and began her career working for a family business, Bush Brothers, of Dandridge, TN. Shortly after the War, she became a flight attendant with American Airlines, based in New York City. It was there that she met the love of her life, Charles (Buddy) Carbery. The stylish, young couple moved to Lawrence, KS in 1948. They had the good fortune of finding Lake of the Forest in 1951. After raising a family, Bette worked for the USD #204 as a librarian. She was an active volunteer, giving her time to special education, the Bonner Springs Public LIbrary, P.E.O., St. Martin’s and her beloved Lake of the Forest. Bette and Bud were vital members of the Lake community for over 62 years. The Carberys were loving examples of conviviality, sophisticated humor and elegance of a bygone era. Bette was a fiercely loyal friend and mentor to generations of those who knew and loved her. She will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mack and Georgia Mae Woody Clevenger and husband, Charles William Carbery. Survivors include her children, Stuart Craig Carbery, Mimi Carbery Guste, and Suzanne Carbery Emery; her son-in-law, Jonathan W. Emery, and her three grandchildren, Jonathan, Elizabeth and Kathryn Emery.
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Sgt. 1St. Class Dennis Graff, Ret.
Sgt. 1st Class Dennis Noel Graff, Ret. Dennis “Denny” Graff, age 66 of Basehor, Kansas went to be with the Lord on Tuesday May 21, 2013, at his home while surrounded by his loving family after a valiant battle with cancer. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening at the Basehor Baptist Church (3714 N. 155th St. Basehor, KS.) Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Friday May 24, also at the Basehor Baptist Church. Interment will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday May 25 at the Leavenworth National V.A. Cemetery with military honors. Memorial Contributions can be made to the St. Luke’s Home Health and Hospice or American Lymphoma Society or the Basehor Baptist Church – Missions Funds all in care of the Alden-Harrington Funeral home. Dennis retired from the US Army after proudly serving his country for 20 years (1963-1983) He was a Vietnam War Veteran in the Army he had been a Drill Sargent and with the Military Police. After retiring in 1983 at Ft. Leavenworth, KS. He worked as a police officer for the Leavenworth VAMC and later retired as a supervisor at the Oklahoma City VCMC. Dennis was the fourteenth of fifteen children born to Walter and Hazel (Benner) Graff of Syracuse, IN. He was a member of the Basehor VFW, a lifetime member of the DAV and a proud member of the Basehor Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by one son Mike Graff, one stepson Michael Hooper, his parents, seven brothers and four sisters. Survivors include his wife Doris Graff of the home, one daughter Susi Graff Reynolds (Andy) of Grove City, OH., Stepdaughter Linda Clark (James) of Bonner Springs, KS., Stepdaughter Trish Moran (Bo) of Edmond, OK., Stepson Thomas Sedgwick (Sara) of Bonner Springs, KS. Stepson Jeff Hooper of Edmond, OK., three sisters Bonnie Johnson of Goshen, IN., Mimi Orten (Wayne) of Syracuse, IN., Lori Wheeler (Carl) of Millersburg, IN., five grandchildren Brandon Clark, Bryson Moran, Brittney Clark, Tatelyn Moran and Rebecca Sedgwick, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and close friends Dan Hathaway and Lewis Mitchell and the Metzger Meadows family. The family wishes to acknowledge the following for their loving support Tricia McMillan, St. Luke’s Home Health and Hospice, VAEKHCS Leavenworth and Topeka, KU Cancer Center Dr. Yacoub and staff, and the Basehor Baptist Church family.
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Bea Novich
“Bea” Davena Novich 1920-2013 “Bea” Davena Novich, 93, of Kansas City, KS passed away in her sleep at her home on Sunday, May 26, 2013 where she had lived for the last 65 years. Her Funeral prayer service will be at 11 am, Sat., June 1, at the Alden-Harrington Funeral Home in Bonner Springs, KS with a private prayer service committal to follow in the Mt. Calvary Mausoleum in Kansas City, KS. The family will receive friends at the visitation from 9 to 11 am, Sat. morning, June 1, at the funeral home, prior to the service. Bea was preceded in death by her husband, Frank, in 1995 and her mother, Louetta Magee, in 1969. And is survived by five children, Louis Novich and Terry, Mobridge, SD. Frank Novich and Arlene, Ash Flat, AR., Sharon Wilson and Fred, Kansas City, KS, Dale Novich and Carol, Kansas City, KS and Cindy Burns and Carter, Kansas City, KS. Also surviving 14 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, and 11 great great grandchildren. Granny was known as someone who always had room for another person at her table. She was available with advice and a friendly ear for friends and family. Card and game playing was a constant activity at her home. Her love and guidance will be missed. The family suggests in lieu of flowers, donations to Innovative Senior Care Hospice, 5401 College Blvd. Suite 112, Overland Park, KS. 66211
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Pauline Chronister
Pauline Chronister, age 89, of Edwardsville, Kansas passed away on Friday, May 17, 2013. Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Alden-Harrington Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Edwardsville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service also at the funeral home. Pauline was born on February 19, 1924 in La Cygne, KS. She had worked as a police clerk for the City of Edwardsville and was a longtime resident of Edwardsville. Pauline was preceded in death by her son Edward I. Miller and a grandson Vernon Miller, Two Brothers Tim and Bill Kuhn, Two sisters Elma Riggs and Nadine Goldblatt. Survivors include her husband of 46 years Lloyd Chronister of the home. Son Paul Miller of Peoria, IL., Daughter Darlene Drury and husband John of Kansas City, KS., five grandchildren; Chris Miller (Jennifer), Erin Schuler (Kevin), Matt Miller, Rachel Miller, and Dustie Miller as well as nine great grandchildren.
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John W O’Neal
Bentley and Son’s Funeral Home will be in charge of the services in Barnesville, Georgia. Those services are pending at this time.
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Frank E Seimears
FRANK EDWARD SEIMEARS Frank “Butch” Edward Seimears, age 68, of Eureka, KS., passed away Thursday June 13, 2013 in Norfolk, NE. Memorial Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday June 21st at the Alden-Harrington Funeral Home. Private family committal will be in the Bonner Springs Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to a Memorial Fund for his grandson Brayden, in care of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City Credit Union, 2301 Main St. Kansas City, MO. 64108 Frank was born November 17, 1944 in Eureka, Ks and graduated from Piedmont (Ks) High School in 1963. He lived the majority of his life in central Kansas and the surrounding areas of Kansas City where he worked as mechanic, laborer, or truck driver. He loved driving whether it was for work or pleasure, and enjoyed being outdoors camping or working to build up or tear down things, sometimes with unconventional tools. He is known to be a kind and caring individual who was always having a good time. He was preceded in death by his parents John William Seimears and Helen Mabel (Simmons) Seimears Garner; Brothers John Robert and Martin Seimears; Sister Connie (Seimears) Dunnaway; and his son Brian Keith Seimears. He is survived by Diana Haller of the home in Pierce, NE; sisters Nancy (Seimears) Taylor (Vassar, Ks) and Betty Seimears (Topeka, Ks); son John Charles Seimears and his wife Michelle (Raymore, Mo); grandson’s Brayden William Lee Seimears (Elwood, Ks), Machinists Mate Second Class Eric Wayne Hiles (Honolulu, HI); granddaughter Amanda Leigh Hiles (Los Angeles, CA); and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
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Edgar Laws
Edgar L. Laws, 87, of DeSoto, KS formerly of Bonner Springs, KS died Monday, June 17, 2013 at the Hillside Village Nursing Home in DeSoto, KS. Funeral services will be at 11 am, Fri. June 21, at the Alden-Harrington Funeral Home in Bonner Springs, KS. Burial to follow in the Edwardsville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 am, Fri. prior to the service at the funeral home. Arr: Alden-Harrington Funeral Home (913)422-4074 aldenharrington.com
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Nancy Pembleton
Nancy Jo Pembleton (Falk), 63, went to be with The Lord on Monday, June 17th, 2013. Born to Chester and Doris Falk in Wheaton Kansas on March 11, 1950, Nancy grew to embody the essence of strength and quiet determination. Her husband, Steve Pembleton and their three children, Carmen, Jason and Brian were her world. She lived a life dedicated to them and God and protected them with all she had. Even her departure to Heaven seems to have been a way to protect the family as she won her battle against Pancreatic Cancer. She joins her mother, her father and her step-father in Heaven and patiently awaits the arrival of her family. She goes ahead of Steve, Carmen, Jason and Brian, her sister Cheryl Charleston, two brothers Dean Falk and Bradley Hammel, and her 4 grandchildren with one on the way. It’s no doubt she goes to prepare a place for them, and ensure things are properly organized and ready for them. Do not mistake this for an average obituary, as Nancy was no average woman. It seems inappropriate to fill out a form to mark her life. We all love her deeply and will feel the pain of missing her until we join her. Please join us in celebrating Nancy. We celebrate that she is alive through Christ. We celebrate that she is cancer-free. We celebrate that we will be with her again. Visitation: 6:00pm-8:00pm Thursday, June 20 at Alden Harrington Funeral Home in Bonner Springs, Kansas. Celebration service 10:30am Friday, June 21st at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 3105 W. 135th St., Leawood, Kansas. Burial will be in the Bonner Springs Cemetery In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial donations may be made in honor of Nancy to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network or Siteman Cancer Center Both in care of the Alden-Harrington Funeral Home, 214 Oak St. Bonner Springs, KS. 913-422-4074 AldenHarrington.com
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Carroll Coleman
Carroll B. Coleman, of Bonner Springs, Ks, age 84, was called home to be with his savior Jesus Christ on the evening of Thursday, June 20th, 2013. Memorial Funeral Services will be at 2:00 PM, Sunday, June 30th at Basehor Baptist Church, 3714 N 155th Street, Basehor Ks 66109. Carroll was born Sep. 15th, 1928, and is survived by his wife of 54 years, Estelle Coleman. He was a beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Mentor and Friend. Preceded by his parents Lottie and Wyatt Coleman, Clover Va. Survivors include his brothers Roth Coleman, Las Vegas, NV and Wyatt Coleman, Ashville, TN. His children Michelle and Ed Dion of Easton, MA, Marc & Diana Coleman of Kansas City, KS, Celine & Howard Spader of Attleboro, MA, Carl Coleman of Attleboro, MA. Matthew & Sha Coleman of Oakland, CA and Leonard Coleman of Bonner Springs, KS. The Grandchildren Michelle Murray, David Coleman, Melissa Hamrick, Nathan Coleman, Josiah Coleman, Rachael Spader and Kira Coleman. Great Grandchildren Darlene, Daniel, and Celine Murray. Carroll was generous with his time and friendship. He is best known for his sense of direction when it came to finding his favorites foods and a good cup of coffee. He also loved music and had a passion for fishing. Carroll was proud to have served in the Army as a paratrooper with the 101st Airborne Division. He obtained a technical degree in chemical engineering from Henniker College, Henniker, NY. Carroll was a highly valued employee with companies such as W.R. Grace, Ozite Carpets, Schlitz Breweries and finally Digital Equipment Corporation in Williston, Vt., which he retired from in 1999. Arrangements: Alden-Harrington Funeral Home (913)422-4074 aldenharrington.com
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Dennis Dunivan
Denny F. Dunivan, 85, of Bonner Springs, KS passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 30, 2013 while surrounded by his family at Olathe Medical Center. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 am, Wed. July 3, at the First Christian Church in Bonner Springs, KS prior to the Funeral Service at 11 am, on Wed., July 3 at the church. Burial will follow on Fri., July 5, at 11 am at the at the Leavenworth Veteran’s Administration National Cemetery in Leavenworth, KS. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Bonner Springs First Christian Church.
Denny was born on May 27, 1928 in Fairmont Station, MO and moved to the Bonner Springs area with his family at about 10 years of age. He grew up in the Loring and Bonner Springs areas and graduated from Bonner Springs High School in 1946. He was a U.S. Army Veteran serving as a medic in the Korean War. He worked his entire career with Lonestar Industries. The later years of his career he worked in Ft. Lauderdale, FL as a Sales Manager. He was a member of the St. Joseph, MO V.F.W. He was also a member of the Bonner Springs First Christian Church.
He was preceded in death by his sister Geraldine Deay. And is survived by his wife of 59 years Betty Jean Dunivan of the home. Three children Carmen Tracy and her husband Gary of Leawood, KS; Richard Dunivan and his wife Joyce of Kansas City, KS; and Patrick Dunivan of Olathe, KS. 1 Brother Charles J. Dunivan and his wife Barbara of Linwood, KS and 5 Grandchildren and 3 Great Grandsons.
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Joseph Filbert
Joseph H. Filbert 74, Bonner Springs, Ks. formerly of Atchison, Kansas went to meet our Lord on Saturday June 29, 2013 at his home in Bonner Springs, Kansas. The family will receive friends at a visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday July 2nd with the Funeral Service starting at 7:00 p.m. both at the Alden-Harrington Funeral home. Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday July 3rd in the Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Atchison, KS. Memorials can be made to St. Judes Hospital, and The Great Plains ASPCA both in care of the funeral home.
Joseph was born August 25, 1938, in Atchison, Ks the Son of Joseph F. and Ideila (Ogel) Filbert. He attended St. Joseph Grade School, and graduated from Maur Hill Prep School. He attended St. Benedict’s College in Atchison and served in the United States National Guard. Joseph married Vivian G. Cerre. During his marriage of 55 years he fathered 7 children. Joseph worked for 45 yrs then retired from Huhtamaki / Sealright. After retirement continued to work at Wal Mart.
Joseph was a strong family man, not only raised his own children also opened his home to many foster children throughout those years, and any child asking for help. Joseph was an avid sports enthusiast especially loved Notre Dame. For many years Joseph coached softball/baseball for his family and friends.
Joseph was preceded in death by his parents and his oldest sister Mary Foster.
Joseph was survived by his wife Vivian, Two sisters Shirley and Wilma Filbert. Children Tom, Pam, David, Kim, Tammy, Kenny, and Danny. 20 Grandchildren, and 3 Great Grandchildren. He will be tremendously missed by all.
Arrangements – Alden-Harrington Funeral Home 913-422-4074
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