MACKSVILLE — Anita L. (Frownfelter) Myers, age 80, passed away Sept. 23, 2018 at Pratt Rehabilitation and Residence Center, Pratt. She was born on Mar. 4, 1938 at Garden City, KS, the daughter of Truman O. and Elizabeth (Hamilton) Frownfelter.A former resident of Macksville, she was a retired EMS director for Stafford County, KS. She received an Associate’s Degree from Barton County Junior College. Her memberships include the Kansas EMS Association, Region III EMS, [...]
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Anita L. (Frownfelter) Myers, d. Sept. 23, 2018
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Kathleen LuSue Bardot, d. Sept. 15, 2018
Kathleen LuSue Bardot, 59, passed away Saturday, Sept 15, 2018. She was born July 9, 1959 to Jerry Bardot and Jane Densmore in Augusta. KS. She attended school in Pratt, KS and in the Wichita area. Kathy resided in Halstead, KS with her young granddaughter, Kloe.She is survived by her mother, Jane Densmore-McLemore (Joe), Pond Creek, OK; her children: Chris Hatch (Jen), Derby, KS, Matt Kruse (Amanda), Derby, KS, Kara Havel (Keith), Wichita, KS; her brother Jeff Bardot of [...]
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Neva Joyce Maphet, Sept. 27, 2018
COATS, KANSAS — Neva Joyce Maphet, 91, passed away Thursday, September 27, 2018 at Hutchinson Health and Rehab. She was born August 25, 1927 in Coats to Charles and Mae (Heflin) Burgin. On August 25, 1944, she married Laurence Luther Maphet in Coats. He preceded her in death on April 22, 1965.Neva worked in the kitchen at Skyline School and then went to Pratt Regional Medical Center where she worked in housekeeping and retired from. She attended church at the [...]
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Laverne W. Westerman, d. Sept. 27, 2018
NASHVILLE, KANSAS — Laverne W. Westerman, 96, died September 27, 2018, in Kingman.He was born January 7, 1922, at Nashville, Kansas the son of William and Mary Peters Westerman. A lifetime resident of the Nashville community, he was a retired farmer.Laverne was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church, Nashville; the Lutheran Layman’s League; and the American Legion at Isabel, Kansas; and was a WWII U.S. Army veteran .On April 6, 1947, he married [...]
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David "Dave" Alan Hensley, d. Oct. 1, 2018
PRATT, KANSAS — David "Dave" Alan Hensley, 69, passed away Monday, October 1, 2018 at his home. Dave was born July 30, 1949 to Harley David and Faye Angeline (Bates) Hensley in Caldwell. On July 17, 1981, he married Pamela Kay (Marsh) Hensley. She survives.Dave attended Byers Methodist Church during his youth. He worked at Marsh Engine Service and Supply for 18 years as a mechanic, then spent some time at Logtech, Central Kansas Crude and Pratt Well Service and most recently [...]
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Barbara Ann (Riley) Kincaid, d. Oct. 5, 2018
Barbara Ann (Riley) Kincaid, 80, Emporia, Kansas, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Friday, October 5, 2018 at Flint Hills Care Center, Emporia, KS.Barbara was born July18, 1938 to George and Bertha (Shaffer) Riley in Kansas City, Missouri.She is survived by her children; Cliff (E.J.) Hanson, Pratt, KS, William Hanson, Springfield, LA, Carolyn Gregory, Emporia, KS, Melanie Thompson, Mesa, AZ, Wanda Myers, Emporia, KS, Timothy (Melissa) Hanson, [...]
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Juanita Colleen Belcher, d. Sept. 24, 2018
PRATT — Juanita Colleen Belcher, age 74, died September 24, 2018 at Kansas Heart Hospital, Wichita, Kansas. Juanita was born June 10, 1944 in Macksville, Kansas to Leslie Hugo and Clairice (Blood) Smith. She grew up and attended schools in Kinsley and graduated from Kinsley High School in 1962. She attended Fort Hays State University where she was awarded a Degree in General Science and diploma in nursing in 1966. She went on to complete a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. [...]
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Orville "Taylor" Ray Taylor, d. Oct. 9, 2018
PRATT, KANSAS — Orville "Taylor" Ray Taylor, 85, passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita. He was born July 15, 1933 to Jonathan E. and Bessie Inez (Deselm) Taylor in rural Stafford County. On June 1, 1954, he married Billie Rea (Lousignont) Taylor in Stafford. She survives.Taylor was a member of the United States Army and was in Korea for a year during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Stafford. [...]
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Enid Lorraine (Stoops) Mueller, d. Oct. 9, 2018
Enid Lorraine (Stoops) Mueller, of Fayetteville AR died October 9, 2018. She celebrated her 100th birthday at home, in July, with a gathering of family members from across the US.Born July 14, 1918 in Sawyer, Kansas to John and Elizabeth (Peachey) Stoops, Enid was predeceased by her husband Clyde, in 2010. She is survived by her 8 children: Jan and John Neumuth, Andover, CT; Leigh and John Buckmaster, Siloam Springs, AR; Merrill and Susan Mueller, Paradise, CA; Benjamin and Laura [...]
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Maxeen Keller, d. Oct. 8, 2018
Maxeen Keller, celebrated her 92 years birthday October 4th.She died in her sleep Monday October 8th. She is survived by her daughters, Rebecca Hover, Malreen Adams, and Althea Davis. At the time of her death she was living in Coeur d'Alene Idaho. But her heart remained in Pratt, Kansas where she lived and worked on the farm. She will be missed.She will be laid to rest at Fairview Cemetery Cheney Kansas, Tuesday, October 16th at 2:00 p.m.
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Lynn D. FitzSimmons, d. Oct. 11, 2018
WICHITA — Lynn D. FitzSimmons, 73, passed on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at Westview Manor in Derby, Kansas.Lynn was born the son of Vernon and Carrie (Poland) FitzSimmons on Tuesday, May 29, 1945 in Pratt, Kansas. He was raised on the family farm in Cunningham, Kansas. Lynn farmed for many years and continued to farm after selling his land. Outside of the farm, Lynn was the Director of Vocational Education for USD 619 in Wellington, Kansas. On May 24, 1992, [...]
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Guy Arthur Winters, d. Oct. 21, 2018
Guy Arthur Winters was born July 12, 1931 in Roxanna, Oklahoma to Mildred Hazel Thacker and Edward Dan Winters. He passed away peacefully October 21, 2018 at Elk City, Oklahoma surrounded by his wife and children at the age of 87 years, 3 months and 9 days. Guy grew up and graduated from Preston High School. He was married to the love of his life, Jeannie Milliger on December 13, 1953 in Pratt, Kansas. Guy enlisted in the United States Air Force and served his country during [...]
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Robert "Rocky" Rockwell Shaw, d. Oct. 22, 2018
SAWYER, KANSAS — Robert "Rocky" Rockwell Shaw, 66, passed away Monday, October 22, 2018 at Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita. Rocky was born July 18, 1952 to Owen and Irene (Redwine) Shaw in Lamar, Colorado.Rocky grew up in the Sawyer and Greensburg area. He graduated from Greensburg High School in 1970. He then attended El Dorado Junior College. He was in business with his brothers in the Sears business for many years.He is survived by his [...]
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Shirley Jean Shriver Miller, d. Sept. 21, 2018
Shirley Jean Shriver Miller passed away peacefully on September 21, 2018 in Richland. In her last weeks, she was sustained and comforted by the loving company of her two sisters, her three children, all five of her grandchildren and many dear friends. Shirley truly loved life and with her passing, we lost a compassionate woman who cared deeply for family, friends, and community, and who fought tirelessly against social injustice and suffering wherever she found it.Shirley Jean [...]
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Harold Gene Loftis, d. Oct. 26, 2018
PRATT, KANSAS — Harold Gene Loftis was born January 1, 1930 in Booneville, Arkansas to Lenard and Lois (Ledbetter) Loftis. He passed away on Friday, October 26, 2018 in Pratt. The family moved to Poteau, Oklahoma when he was very young. In February 1944, at the age of 14, Harold enlisted in the United States Army in WWII. After 3 years he was honorably discharged in February of 1947. He served his combat years in the Philippines Islands in [...]
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Steven Eugene Spotts, d. Oct. 18, 2018
Steven Eugene Spotts, 30, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away on Thursday evening, October 18, 2018 in Winfield. Steven, or "Stevie," as he was known to his family, was born on September 4, 1988 in Anthony, KS to George "Steve" Spotts and Susan (Winkle) DeMayo. He graduated from Skyline High School in Pratt, KS in 2007, and went on to attend culinary school in Denver, CO. As the youngest of five brothers, Stevie developed a passion early on for fishing, as well as a good sense of humor. He loved [...]
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Farine Inez Buel, d. Oct. 27, 2018
ARVADA. COLORADO, — Farine Inez Buell, 96, passed away Saturday, 27, 2018 in Arvada. She was born May 31, 1922 in Medicine Lodge to Franklin James and Cora (Bragg) Warren. She married Joseph John Rigg. He preceded her in death during WWII. On July 4, 1952, she married H. Dean Buell in Pratt. He preceded her in death on September 12, 1994.Farine worked at Boeing during WWII delivering plans and then was a homemaker after having children. She was a member of First [...]
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Oscar A. Desrosiers, d. Oct. 16, 2018
CUNNINGHAM — Oscar A. Desrosiers, 70, died Oct. 16, 2018 at Tulsa, Oklahoma.He was born Aug. 1, 1948 in Attleboro, Massachusetts the son of Oscar and Antoninette Proulx Desrosiers. A longtime resident of Attleboro, he attended college after graduating from Bishop Feehan High School. He held a BS in Fisheries Biology from the University of Massachusetts, a Master of Business in Accounting from Babson College, and a Master of Science in Taxation from Washington [...]
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Joan Lee Bailey (Vanatta) d. Oct. 26, 2018
PHOENIX, ARIZONA — Joan Lee Bailey (Vanatta), beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully in her Phoenix home on October 26, 2018. She was born on Feb. 22, 1929, to Eugene and Velma Vanatta in La Junta, Colorado. As a child she moved with her parents and brother, Wayne, to Pratt, Kansas. Joan met and married the love of her life, Darrell Bailey and they had 4 daughters. Darrell managed Duckwall stores in Kansas and New Mexico, and eventually the family settled in Lamar, [...]
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Molly Morieun Roberts, d. Oct. 30, 2018
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA — Molly Morieun Roberts, 96, passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at Ark of Life in Tempe, Arizona. She was born August 2, 1922 in Cullison to William David and Fannie (McGraw) Greenstreet. She married James Elmo Roberts on June 21, 1940 in Manila, Utah. He preceded her in death in February 5, 2000.She worked as a teller at The Peoples Bank.She is survived her daughter, Anita Tuttle; granddaughter, Terri Steimel both of Scottsdale, [...]
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