Tuesday, January 6, 2009

 

Beulah Mae Black, age 90, died Tuesday December 30, 2008, at her home in Aurora, Colorado. She was born November 18, 1918 at Minneola, Kansas, the daughter of Tom and Elma (Meade) Creamer. Beulah was a waitress at Arnold’s Restaurant when they first moved to Ulysses. She was a homemaker and enjoyed crocheting, playing cards and visiting with family. Beulah married Leroy Black on November 20, 1936 at the courthouse in Meade, Kansas. He preceded her in death in July 1979

 

Surviors include two sons: Larry Black of Joplin, Missouri; and Ronald Black of Aurura, Colorado; her grandchildren: Marlie Black and Lisha Black Rhoads both of Stillwater, Oklahoma; great grandchildren: Keegan and Stephon Black of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Kylie and Courtney Rhoads of Stillwater, Oklahoma; one sister Geth (Bug) Gillett and brother Tom Creamer both of Dodge City, Kansas. Beulah is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Leroy Black, two brothers: Claude Creamer and Delbert Creamer; one sister Lillian Sexton, and grandson Wendell Black.

 

Graveside service will be held Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the Ulysses Cemetery in Ulysses with Reverend Bill Harrold officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Shelton Memorial Christian Church in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant Ave, Ulysses, KS 67880.

 

Antonio Tony Sanchez, age 62, died Saturday, January 3, 2009 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, KS.  He was born December 16, 1946, at Crystal City, Texas. He attended High School in San Antonio, Texas.  He was raised by Ed and Alma Delgado, his foster parents. On July 3, 1984, he married Pauline Garcia at Raton, New Mexico.  He was a resident of Liberal for 35 years.  He was the owner and operator of Tony’s Auto Shop in Liberal.  He had 33 God-Children.  He loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing. He was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church.

He is survived by 5 Sons, Charlie R. Montano and wife Patricia, Denver, CO; Michael Montano and wife Veloy,Colorado Springs, CO; Ruben Montano and wife Shirley, Colorado Springs, CO; Robert Montano and wife Martha,Pueblo, CO; Richard Montano, Denver, CO; 1 Daughter  Beatrice A. Martinez and husband Alex,Colorado Springs, CO; 20 Grandchildren, 31 Great-Grandchildren and 1 Great Great-Grandchild  He was preceded in death by his Foster Parents.

Funeral Mass will be 10:00 am Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at St. Anthony Catholic Church with Fr. James Dieker presiding.  Burial will be at 2:00 pm Wednesday in the Minneola Cemetery, Minneola, Kansas. Vigil service will be held at 7:00 pm Tuesday, January 6, 2009at St. Anthony Catholic Church.Visitation will be from 9 – 5 pm Tuesday at Kitch-Brenneman Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to St. Anthony Catholic Church in care of Kitch-Brenneman Funeral Home 1212 W. 2nd Liberal, KS  67901.Condolence may be sent to the family at www.brennemanfuneralhome.com.

 

 

Edward B. Todd, age 82, of Elkhart, Kansas died Saturday January 3, 2009 at the Morton County Hospital in Elkhart. He was born March 24, 1926 in Garden City, Kansas the son of Theron Y. and Ethel V. (Pulliam) Todd. Edward graduated from Garden City High School in 1944 and then served in the United States Merchant Marines in WWII. He worked for the city of Elkhart as the water superintendent until his retirement.

 

He is survived by his wife Betty Todd of 62 years; one daughter: Yvonna McAfee and husband Mark; one son: Tyler Todd and wife Julie; two grandchildren: Caroline Todd and Alex Todd; one brother: Benny Todd; one sister: Helen Dickens. He is preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Paul Todd.

 

Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at Garnand Funeral Home Chapel, Elkhart, Kansas with Reverend Jim Cunningham officiating. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday January 7, 2009 at Lakin Cemetery, Lakin, Kansas. Friends may call Tuesday, January 6, 2009 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM, with the family present, at Garnand Funeral Home, Elkhart, Kansas. In Lieu of flowers may be given to the American Heart Association in care of Garnand Funeral Home, PO Box 854, Elkhart, KS 67950.

 

 

 

Robert “Bob” T. Williams, age 72, of Gutherie, Oklahoma, and formerly of Liberal, Kansas died on Wednesday, December 31, 2008 in Oklahoma City, OK. Bob was born on December 6, 1936 in Muskogee, OK to John T. and Josephine (Thompson) Williams. Bob graduated from Haskell High School, Haskell, OK, and later from Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism in 1962. He came to Liberal in January 1962 to be the sports editor for the Southwest Daily Times. After 12 years, he left to to become sports editor for the Amarillo Globe News. Six years later he returned to the Southwest Daily Times sports desk where he worked until 1990. While sports editor at the Times, Bob started a sports column called Take Five. He continued to write Take Five, a humorous sports column published weekly in the Liberal Light, until his death. After leaving Liberal, Bob was Managing Editor at the Gutherie Daily Leader, a general manager and editor of the Perkins Journal and also worked at Blackwell and Bristow, Oklahoma. Bob was a member of the American Legion and the OSU Posse.

 

He is survived by his best friend and companion Bonnie Long of Gutherie; two sons Kirt D. Fryer and wife Jill of Tulsa, OK; and Monty H. Williams of Moore, OK; one brother Richard Tillman and wife Chris of Ponca City, OK; three grandchildren, Dallas, Amanda, and Braxton Williams; and three great-grandchildren. Bob is preceded in death by his parents.

 

Graveside funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 5, 2009 at Summit View Cemetery in Gutherie. OK. At the family’s request, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the OSU Foundation, P.O. Box 1749, Stillwater, OK 74076-1749. Services are under the direction of Smith-Gallo Funeral Home, Gutherie, OK.

 

 

Monday, January 5, 2009

 

Miranda R. Hale, 24, Liberal, KS, died Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at Greensburg, KS of injuries sustained in a two car accident. She was born March 22, 1984 in Liberal, KS, the daughter of Mike & Kathie St Aubyn Hale. She graduated Liberal High School in 2002, playing basketball, volleyball and softball, and Seward County Community College in 2004.  She was a student at Emporia State University,  with a major in Sociology with a minor in Criminal Justice,  she was to graduate in May 2009. While in SCCC, she worked as a cook at Liberal Springs and at present was cook and assistant manager at Applebee's in Emporia. Miranda loved to scuba diving, for the past twelve years, she was a Dive Master,  she loved to ride horses and had ridden the Santa Fe Trail.She was member of the First  United Methodist Church, Liberal, KS; and PADI Dive Master.

 

She is survived by a son Kyler Donovan Hale; her parents, Mike & Kathie Hale, Liberal, KS; a brother Justin Hale and wife Kelley, Topeka, KS; grandparents, Toby & Daryl Hale, Liberal, KS; uncles, Tom St. Aubyn & James Patrick Hale, Liberal, KS; many other family member and adoring friends. She was preceded in death by her  grandparents Ralph & Hazel St. Aubyn, an uncle Mike St. Aubyn.

Memorial services will be conducted 10:30 A.M. Monday at the First United Methodist Church, with Rev. David Randall officiating. Inurnment will take place at Cozumel, Mexico at a later date.The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorial be sent to the Miranda R. Hale Memorial Fund, First National Bank in care of Miller Mortuary.

 

 

Jeanne A. Radohl Hinkle, 85, Liberal, KS, died Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at Wheatridge Park Care Center, Liberal, KS.She was born October 28, 1923 at Clarion, Iowa, the daughter of Stephen J. & Viola M. Banks West. She graduated high school at Clarion, IA, and attended Midland Radio School in Kansas City, MO.  She was a radio & teletype operator for United Airlines, working in Seattle/Portland, OR for four years, Almigordo, NM at Halloman AFB for General Dynamics "Convair”, also worked for Hughes Aircraft-Teledyne Ryan in Fairbanks AK, she retired in 1970 and moved to Liberal in 1981.She was a member for the First United Methodist Church, VFW Auxiliary, Liberal, KS. She married Virgil K. Radohl August 7, 1943 at Clarion, IA, he
died January 1, 1971. She married Isaac M. Henkle on September 6, 1971, he died May 1978.

 

She is survived by a daughter-in-law, Helen Radohl, Liberal, KS; three granddaughters,  Tami Radohl-Sigley and husband Matt, Shawnee, KS; Lori Radohl, Liberal, KS; Mara Horner and husband Kevin, Eric, CO; and four great-grandsons; one sister, Judy Morris, Kanawha, IA.She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, one sister, a son Doug Radohl February 14,1992.

Funeral services will be conducted   11:00 A.M. Tuesday at the Miller Chapel. Interment will be in the Liberal Cemetery.Friends may call at the Miller Mortuary  1-8 P.M. Sunday, 8 A.M.-8 P.M. Tuesday. The family suggests in lieu of flowers, memorials be sent to the Doug Radohl Scholarship Fund in care of the mortuary.

 

Evelyn “Adie” Whiteley, age 75, died Saturday, January 3, 2009 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, KS. She was born on April 15, 1933, in Beaver County, Oklahoma the daughter of Roy Daniel and Stella Edna (Wyer) Leaming. She attended Liberal High School and she was a longtime Liberal resident. On April 22, 1950, she married Roy Whiteley at Clayton, New Mexico. He survives.She was co-owner of Beaver Express and R & E Sales with her husband. She had worked at the VFW for many years and was a homemaker.She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary, AARP and she bowled with a traveling bowling team for many years. She enjoyed being with her family.

Survivors include 1 Daughter Linda Johnson and husband Larry, Liberal, KS; 1 Brother   Ray Leaming, Liberal, KS;5 Grandchildren Stacy Johnson, Jeff Johnson, Angela Hernandez, Sabrina Stefan and Connie Whiteley. 5 Great-Grandchildren Makyla, Alaina, Sean, Katharine and Alexis.  Several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by Parents, 1 Son Alan Whiteley,  1 Grandson Johnathan Hernandez, 1 Brother Eldon Wayne Leaming and 1 Sister Lucille Smith.

Funeral Services will be 2:00 pm Thursday, January 8, 2009 at Trinity Faith Church with Rod and Mike Whiteley presiding.  Burial will be in the Liberal Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 am to 8 pm Tuesday and 9 am to 8 pm Wed with the family to greet friends from 6 to 8 pm Wed. at Kitch-Brenneman Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in care of Kitch-Brenneman Funeral Home 1212 W. 2nd Liberal, KS  67901. Condolence may be sent to the family at www.brennemanfuneralhome.com.

 

Friday, January 2, 2009

 

George Edward Hook, age 84, died Thursday, January 1, 2009 at Wheatridge Park Care Center in Liberal, KS. He was born September 29, 1924, in Rural Texas County, Oklahoma, the son of Floyd and Helen (Meyers) Hook. He was a high school graduate of Eureka High School, Baker, OK .  He served in U.S. Army, 34th. and 88th. Infantry, 351st. Regiment, Company “A” from 1944 – 1947. On December 30, 1946, he married Maria Francesca Franz at Moggio, Italy. She survives.He was a lifetime resident of in the Tyrone and Liberal area.He worked as a Machinist at Beech Aircraft in Liberal.He was a member of the Blue Devils Reunion Group and the Cimarron County Historical Society.

Survivors include Wife, Maria Francesca Hook,Baker, OK; 2 Daughters, Ellen Pelton and husband Duane, Turpin, OK; Lidia Hook-Gray and husband Wayne,Liberal, KS; 3 Brothers, Ausbie Hook and wife Becky,Wichita, KS; Charles Hook and wife Nadine, Albuquerque, NM; Donnie Hook and wife Phyllis, Flagstaff, AZ; 3 Sisters, Marry Lee Smith, Tyrone, OK; Cordelia Stalcup and husband Dick, Tyrone, OK; Carolyn Herd and husband Bill, Chandler, OK;1 Sister-in-law Lidia Franz-Zanatto,Moggio, Italy; 2 Nephews, Mario Zanatto, Moggio, Italy;Lucchio Zanatto,Moggio, Italy;  4 Grandchildren Kara and Scott Bean and Amanda and Mark Brungardt. 2 Great-Grandchildren Bailey and Ryder Brungardt. He was preceded in death by Parents and 1 Brother Ivan Hook.

Funeral Services will be 10:00 am Monday, January 5, 2009 at Kitch-Brenneman Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial will be in the Tyrone Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 – 5 pm Saturday and 1 – 5 pm Sunday and at Kitch-Brenneman Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to the Cimarron County Historical Society in care of Kitch-Brenneman Funeral Home 1212 W. 2ndLiberal, KS  67901.Condolence may be sent to the family at www.brennemanfuneralhome.com.

 

 

Ethan Robert Rodenberg, age 4, died Tuesday, December 30, 2008 in Ulysses, Kansas. He was born January 7, 2004 in Ulysses, the son of Dustin and Ivy (Walker) Rodenberg. Ethan was a Ulysses resident and attended Joyce pre-school. He enjoyed riding his bike, climbing trees, playing in the dirt and getting dirty. He loved to sing, looked forward to going to school each day and playing with his best friends, Waylon James and his big brother.

 

Survivors include his parents; brother Devin Rodenberg; two sisters: Katie Kraemer and Katryna Rodenberg all of Ulysses; grandparents: Tom and Lou Ann Gray of Ulysses; James and Melodee Rame of May, Oklahoma; and Darrell Rodenberg of Scott City, Kansas; Aunt Abby Blundell and Uncle Jeff of Ulysses; Uncle Lucas Walker and Aunt Dana of Jefferson City, Colorado; Uncle Levi Walker and Aunt Samantha of Jefferson City, Colorado; Aunt Shannon Ready of Laverne, Oklahoma; and Uncle Darryn Rodenbert of Scott City, Kansas.

 

Memorial Service will be held Saturday, January 3, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Ulysses with Reverend Sam Bynum officiating. There will be no public visitation. Memorial contributions may be given to the Ethan Robert Rodenberg memorial fund in care of Garnand Funeral home, 405 W. Grant Ave, Ulysses, KS 67880.

 

Maria Gonzalez-Rodriguez, age 62 of Liberal, Kansas died Wednesday December 31, 2008 at Via Christi St. Francis Hospice Unit in Wichita, KS. She was born May 18, 1946 in Ojinaga Chihuahua Mexico the daughter of Jose and Tomasa Rodriguez.She was a homemaker.  She married Daniel Gonzalez in Mexico. He survives.

Other survivors include: 3 Sons   Luis H. Gonzalez, Liberal, KS; Otoniel Gonzalez , Olton, TX; David Gonzalez,Liberal, KS; 5 Daughters  Aida Rivera, Liberal, KS; Belinda Mendoza,Anton, TX; Gladis  Hinojos, Mexico; Yadira Salgado,Mexico; Magdiel Gardea,Liberal, KS;5 brothers, 4 sisters, 21 Grandchildren and 5 Great Grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Saturday Dec. Jan. 3, 2009 at Kitch-Brenneman Funeral Home with Pastor Daniel Frutos presiding. Burial will be held at Liberal cemetery. Visitation time will be 1- 8 pm Friday and 9 am until service time Saturday. Condolences my be sent to the family via www.bernnemanfuneralhome.com 

 

Josephine C. Talbert, age 62, died Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at Northwest Texas Hospital, Amarillo, Texas. She was born September 29, 1946 in Clayton, New Mexico the daughter of Pete and Dora (Alvarez) Fernandez. Josephine attended school in Clayton, New Mexico. She owned the Roadhouse Restaurant in Guymon, Oklahoma for four years. She also worked as a waitress in other restaurants in the area. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and traveling to Cripple Creek. Josephine married Richard  “Dick” Talbert in 2002. He preceded her in death on December 27, 2008.

 

Survivors include her mother Dora Alvarez of Boise City, Oklahoma; two sons, Rick Coronado of Little Field, Texas, and Anthony Aguilar of Sayer, Oklahoma; two daughters, Christine Felton of Noble, Oklahoma, and Matilda Aguilar of Elkhart, Kansas; eleven grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Josephine was preceded in death by her father; and two sisters, Stella Sandavol and Shirley Harkins.

 

Funeral service will be held 10:00 AM, Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at Garnand Funeral Home Chapel, Elkhart, Kansas with Reverend Gary Murrell officiating. Burial followed in the Elkhart Cemetery, Elkhart, Kansas. Memorials may be given to the Elkhart FFA in care of Garnand Funeral Home, PO Box 854, Elkhart, KS 67950.

 

 

Richard “Dick” Wayne Talbert, age 57, died December 27, 2008, at Northwest Texas Hospital, Amarillo, Texas. He was born April 10, 1951 in Elkhart, Kansas the son of Henry and Lela (Whisennand) Talbert. He attended Yarbrough School, graduating in 1969. Dick excelled in basketball, football and track. He was active in 4-H Club where he raised calves and showed them at the county fair. Always loving livestock and riding horses, Dick also won many ribbons with his show horse, Babe. From a very young age, Dick had a passion for farming and raising cattle. He worked alongside his Dad and AC Thrash until graduating from high school after which he attended Liberal Junior College. Later, he returned to working with his Dad for the remainder of his life. Dick was extremely competitive and hard working. He loved playing practical jokes and having a good time. Dick presented the image of being a very tough man but inwardly was a sensitive, caring person. Dick married Josie Fernandez in 2002. She survived at the time of his death but passed away on December 30, 2008.

 

Other survivors include four daughers: Jamie Wyrick and husband Patrick of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Tami and husband Robert Shearer of Mendon, Nebraska; Kelli and husband David Carver of Ft. Wayne, Indiana; and Arian Talbert of Eufaula, Oklahoma; one son: Shawn Talbert and wife Della of Boonesville, Arkansas; step-daughter: Matilda and husband Jerry Winkler; step-son: Anthony Aguilar; one brother: Lane Talbert of Keyes, Oklahoma; one sister: Sandra Kay Kersy of El Paso, Texas; eighteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Dick was preceded in death by his parents; one brother: James Lewis Talbert; and one grandson: Cory Wayne Talbert.

 

Funeral service will be held 10:00 AM, Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at Garnand Funeral Home Chapel, Elkhart, Kansas with Reverend Gary Murrell officiating. Burial will follow in the Elkhart Cemetery, Elkhart, Kansas. There will be no public visitation. Memorials may be given to the Elkhart FFA in care of Garnand Funeral Home PO Box 854, Elkhart, KS 67950.

 

December 30, 2008

John Lee Ebisch, age 82, of Hooker, Oklahoma died December 26, 2008. Funeral services will be on Tuesday, December 30, First Baptist Church, Hooker Oklahoma. For full obituary contact Roberts Brothers Funeral Home, Hooker, OK, at 580-652-2351.

Alfred E. Frost, age 72, of Meade, Kansas, died early Monday morning, December 29, 2008, at the Lone Tree Retirement Center, Meade, Kansas. He was born September 15, 1936, at Wellington, Kansas, the son of Charlie A. and Berneata (Davis) Frost.  As a young boy he attended school in the Wellington area.  After his schooling, he began his career as a carpenter and laborer. On March 6, 1956, he married Waunita Engle at Newkirk, Oklahoma.  He was a resident of Meade, since November, 1999, moving from Shawnee, Oklahoma. Alfred attended the Meade Community Church until his illness. He enjoyed fishing, camping, woodworking, and spending time with family and friends.

 

He is survived by: His wife, Waunita of Meade, Kansas; Two sons,        Chris Frost and wife, Cindy of Meade, Kansas; Jeff Frost of Meade, Kansas; A daughter, Rhonda Weston and husband, Chuck of Meade, Kansas; Two brothers,Jimmie Frost of Wellington, Kansas; Alvin L. Frost of Belton, Texas; A sister,Sandra Baker of Wellington, Kansas; Eight grandchildren. Seventeen great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Bob Tracy.

 

Memorial graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 2, 2009, at Graceland Cemetery, Meade.  Cremation has taken place.  Inurnment will follow in the cemetery. The family would welcome memorials to Hospice of the Prairie or the American Cancer Society both in care of Fidler-Orme-Bachman Mortuary,

P.O. Box 70, Meade, Kansas67864 Personal condolences may be given to the family at www.fidlerormebachmanmortuary.com

 

December 29, 2008

Roy H. Amen, 103, Turpin, OK, died Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at Wheatridge Park Care Center, Liberal, KS. He was born August 14, 1905 (No Man's Land)  Beaver County, OK, the son of Henry & Eva A. Reel Amen. He grew up in Beaver County and attended school at Greenough School.  He was a lifetime farmer and resident of Beaver County,breeding horses and a cattleman to present.Roy was a member of the Bethel Church of God, Forgan, OK, servedon the Union School Board, Tri-County Electric Board and telephone board, a charter member of the Liberal Riding Club.On March 5, 1925, he married Lena M. Morris in Liberal, KS, she died October 14, 1999.He is survived by one daughter Lois Harrison and husband Lewis, Tyrone, OK;  one brother, Darrel Amen and wife Neva Jane, Pratt, KS; three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents,one brother, three sisters, a grandson Roger Harrison.

Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Tuesday at the Miller Chapel. Interment will be in the Liberal Cemetery. Friends and call at the Miller Mortuary 1-8 P.M. Sunday,
8 A.M.-8 P.M. Monday and 8 A.M. till service time Tuesday.

 

Helen Brasca, age 85, died Friday Dec. 26, 2008 at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice in Wichita, KS. She was born August 26, 1923 in Brooklyn, New York the daughter of Michael and Anna Kissel Zukywich.  She attended Richmond Hill High School in Richmond Hill, in Queens, New York. She has been a resident of Liberal for the past 21 years. She worked as a temporary typist in numerous companies and for nine years worked as a typist for Blue Cross of New York. On August 31, 1947, she married Frank Brasca in Queens New York. He died Nov. 14, 2006.

Survivors include 1 Son William Brasca and wife Lorraine of Wichita, KS;1 Daughter  Anna Vartian and husband Dave of Liberal, KS; 6 Grandchildren Gene Menachio, Corrie Trujillo, Jonathan Vartian, William Brasca Jr., Leah Brasca and Joshua Brasca;2 Great Grandchildren  Mariah Trujillo, Zabrianna Menachio. Preceded in death by parents and brother George Zukywich .

Graveside service will be 1:30 pm Monday at Restlawn Cemetery with Doug Williams presiding. Kitch-Brenneman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Condolences my be sent to the family via www.brennemanfuneralhome.com

 

Ila Marie DeCamp, 97, died Saturday, December 20, 2008, at Wheatridge Park Care Center in Liberal, Kansas.  She moved to Wheatridge Park Care Center in 1998 from her longtime residence at 321 West 7th Street. She was born September 2, 1911, to Samual McElwain and Sarah Adeline (Hensley) McElwain in Burrton, Kansas.  She moved to Mooreland, Oklahoma at a young age and graduated from Mooreland High School in 1928. She attended Phillips University in Oklahoma.She married Loren DeCamp, April 7, 1935 in Liberal, Kansas.While Loren was serving in World War II, she and her mother continued the operation of the DeCamp Confectionery located adjacent to Smith Drug Store.  The confectionery served the airmen stationed at Liberal Army Air Field as well as the local citizens.  Her later working career included Avon and real estate sales.She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church and Beta Sigma Phi sorority for over 50 years.

 

She is survived by her daughter, Joleen Rock, and husband, Tony, of Manhattan, Kansas.She was preceded in death by her Husband, Loren A. DeCamp; two brothers, Harold McElwain and Clifton McElwain; and two sisters, Rena Ludden and Verde Puttroff.

 

Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM, Tuesday, December 30th at the First United Methodist Church, Liberal, Kansas.  Burial will be at Liberal Cemetery.  Friends may call at Miller Mortuary 8 AM to 8 PM Monday, December 29th.  The family will receive friends at Miller Mortuary, Monday, from 6:30 – 8 pm.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be given to the First United Methodist Church of Liberal and may be sent in care of Miller Mortuary, 906 N. Lincoln, Liberal, Kansas, 67901.

 

Everett Lee Rush, 85, died Tuesday, December 23, 2008, at Southwest Medical Center, Liberal, KS.  He was born November 9, 1923, at El Reno, OK, the son of Lloyd R. and Geneva Rush.  On November 15, 1942, he married Leota Claudene McGrew, his childhood sweetheart.  On January 9, 1943, Everett joined the Navy to serve in World War II, suspending his high school education.  After an honorable discharge, he returned and earned his diploma in 1946. Everett began his construction career in Guymon, OK before moving to Liberal, KS 47 years ago.  He built nearly 500 homes as a general contractor and constructed one of Liberal’s largest commercial office buildings.  Everett was a fixture in the community for more than four decades, and he was an active member of Emmanuel Southern Baptist Church.

He is survived by: one son—Terry L. Rush and wife Josephine L., Liberal, KS; two brothers—J.D. Rush, Oklahoma City, OK, and Jim Rush, Independence, KS.; two sisters—Mrs. Kendall (Janice) Brown and Mrs. Byrum (Patsy) Detamore both of El Reno, OK; and one grandson—T. Erin Rush, Norman, OK.  He is preceded in death by his wife, his parents, and two brothers—Bill Rush and Tommy Rush.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 29, at Emmanuel Southern Baptist Church, Liberal, KS.  Burial will be at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 30, City of El Reno Cemetery, El Reno, OK. Visitation will be 1:00-5:00 p.m. Saturday and 1:00-5:00 p.m. Sunday at Kitch-Brenneman Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Emmanuel Southern Baptist Church Building Fund, c/o Kitch-Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 W. 2nd, Liberal, KS67901. Condolences may be sent to the family at <www.brennemanfuneralhome.com>.

 

Lillie M. Schofield, age 76, of Ulysses, Kansas, died December 27, 2008 at Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital in Ulysses, Kansas. She was born December 12, 1932 at Lakin, Kansas, the daughter of Guy Andrew and Mary Hattie (Wolff) Hayzlett. Lillie grew up in Lakin and has lived in Ulysses since 1952. She was a dietician at Western Prairie Care Home and Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital. She enjoyed bowling, collecting dolls and loved pets. Lillie married Vernon H. Schofield on August 20, 1951 in Lakin, Kansas. He survives.

Other survivors include two daughters: Carolyn Spencer of Ulysses; and Brenda Neilson of Wichita; one brother George Hayzlett of Tucson, Arizona; six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Lillie is preceded in death by her parents, a daughter Janet Marie Schofield, a grandson Jerimy Shelton, and a brother Julius Dean Hayzlett.

Funeral service will be Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at the Garnand Funeral Home Chapel in Ulysses with Reverend Bill Harrold officiating. Graveside service will be at 1:00 p.m. at Valley View Cemetery in Garden City, Kansas. Friends may call Monday, December 29, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Garnand Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Finney County Humane Society in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant Ave, Ulysses, KS 67880.

 

Jonathan “J.D.” Scott, age 20, died Dec. 24, 2008 in rural Seward County as a result of an auto accident. He was born July 20, 1988 in Liberal, KS the son of Greg & Marie (Cardenas) Scott.He was a lifelong resident of the Liberal area and graduated from Southwestern Heights in 2006.He played Kids Inc football at age of 8 and played for the next 11 years. He was homecoming King at Southwestern Heights his senior year. He was very active at Southwestern Heights playing football, basketball, golf and track. He also participated in FFA, Kays Club, Show Choir, Choir and Band. He received a football scholarship to Dodge City Community College and where he attended college. He loved to hunt, fish and spend time with his family and friends. He always enjoyed listening to music. He was a member of the St. Anthony Catholic Church and the NRA. He was employed as a roughneck with Zenith Drilling and worked as a farm hand for neighboring farmers.

He is survived by Parents Greg & Marie Scott of Liberal, KS;2 Brothers, Private First Class Travis Scott of Liberal, KS; Jordan Scott of Liberal, KS; Grandparents, Toby & Flora Cardenas of Greeley, CO;  Uncles: Toby Jr. Cardenas Greeley, CO, Lupe Cardenas Greeley CO, Dino Cardenas Greeley, CO,  Ron Hora Greeley, CO, Steve Scott  San Anselmo, CA. Aunts:Hazel Cardenas Greeley, CO, Tommi Cardenas-Hora Greeley, CO, Amy O’hare Greeley, CO. 27 Cousins.Preceded in death by Grandparents  Jim & Pauline Scott and Great Grandparents Archie and Virginia Scott. Great Grandparents Annie & Juan Griego and Angelo & Guadalupe Cardenas

Memorial Mass will be held 10:00 am Tuesday Dec. 30, 2008 at St. Anthony Catholic Church with Fr. James Dieker presiding.  Vigil service will be held 7:00pm Monday Dec. 29, 2008 at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Friends may sign the register book Monday  form 9:00 am to 5pm at Kitch – Brenneman Funeral Home. Memorials may be sent to the Jonathan J.D. Scott Memorial Fund in care of Kitch-Brenneman Funeral Home  1212 W. 2nd  Liberal, KS  67901. Condolences may be sent to the family via www.brennemanfuneralhome.com

 

Joe Robert Villarreal, age  40 died Dec. 26, 2008 at his residence in Liberal.He was born Jan 1, 1959 the son of Jose Noe & Juanita Landa Villarreal in Odessa, Texas.He had worked for several oil companies as a painter. He has been a resident of the Liberal area for several years.

He is survived by Mother Juanita Macias of  Guymon, OK; 1 Son  Joe Villarreal of  Kansas City, KS; 2 Daughters  Rebecca Marie Villarreal of  San Antonio, TX; Angelica Villarreal of Wakeeney, KS; 3 Brothers Roy Villarreal of Guymon, OK; Noe Villarreal of Phoenix, AZ;David Villarreal of Hugoton, KS; 1 Grandson.Preceded in death by his father Jose Noe Villarreal

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be announced at a later date. Kitch-Brenneman Funeral Home  Liberal, KS is in charge of arrangements.

 

December 23, 2008

C. Eldon Dunn, age 83, died Friday, December 19, 2008 at Morton County Hospital in Elkhart, Kansas. He was born June 8, 1925 at Abbyville, Kansas, the son of Oral and Lena (Sims) Dunn. Eldon moved to Richfield with his family in 1927. He attended elementary school in Richfield, graduated from Richfield High School, and attended Panhandle State A&M in Goodwell, Oklahoma. Eldon was a farmer and stockman and also worked off-farm to support his family. He was a road equipment operator for Morton County, managed Cogburn Grain Elevator in Richfield and he retired as road supervisor from Morton County Road Department. Eldon believed in community development and served on the Richfield and Rolla Boards of Education for 25 years, was a member of the Morton County Grazing Association, was a Cub Scout and 4-H club leader, he was a member of the Richfield United Methodist Church and was active with the United Methodist Men's organization. He was selected as a Home Front Hero in Morton County in 2003 as part of the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit, and was most recently nominated by the Morton County Hospital Society as Pioneer Man of the Year. Eldon enjoyed sports, puzzles, and "brain teasers." He especially enjoyed watching his children, grandchildren, and great grandson participate in sports programs. On November 23, 1949 he married Clara Elizabeth Grubb, she survives.

Other survivors include two sons, Larry Dunn and wife Martha of Elkhart, KS; and Duane Dunn and wife Cindi of Liberal, KS; One daughter, Nancy Leonard and husband Tim of Lone Wolf, OK; Grandchildren and great grandchildren; Crystal (Dunn), David and Preston Bashford of Richfield, KS; Eddie and Kestra Leonard of Granite, OK; Elizabeth (Leonard), James, Kassie and Tyler Hall of Elk City, OK; Jennifer (Dunn), Chris and Brooklyn Tuttle of Guymon, OK; Timma Leonard of Lone Wolf, OK; and Bonnie (Leonard) and Anna Brock of Lone Wolf, OK; Two brothers, Howard Dunn and wife Mary Anna of Turpin, OK; and Don Dunn and wife Barbara of Richfield KS; Two sisters, Verda Mae Allen of Elkhart, KS; and Gail King and husband Richard of Woodward, OK; One sister-in-law, Lois Dunn of Richfield, KS; and numerous nephews and nieces. He is preceded in death by his parents, one son Roger Dun, one brother Wallace Dunn, and one sister Avilla (Dunn) Lewis.

Funeral service will be held Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at the Richfield United Methodist Church, with Pastor Sandy Ferguson presiding. Burial will be in the Richfield Cemetery. Friends may call on Monday, December 22, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. utnil 8:00 p.m. at Garnand Funeral Home in Elkhart. The family suggests memorials be given to the Richfield United Methodist Church, the Morton County Museum, or the Morton County 4-H Foundation in care of Garnand Funeral Home, P.O. Box 854, Elkhart, KS 67950.

December 22, 2008

Ezra Clyde “E.C.”  King, Jr., age 88,  died Friday, December 19, 2008 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, KS. He was born November 3, 1920 at Commerce, TX, the son of Ezra Clyde Sr. and Vashti (Stokes) King. He attended Pampa High School until 1938. He served in the U. S. Army from May of 1944 – May of 1946 during World War II. He was a self employed carpenter and lived in Liberal for the past 45 years.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church and the VFW Lane Day Post No. 3166 of Liberal. On August 8, 1940, he married Geneva Lou Stephens at Amarillo, TX.  She died on Dec. 26, 1995.

He is survived by 1 Son – Ezra Clyde King, III and wife Vickie Ann of Garden City, KS; 3 Daughters – Lavelya Ann Doris and husband Roy of Clovis, NM; Charlene King of Colo. Springs, CO; Carrie Jean Rose and husband Danny of Beggs, OK; 1 Brother Hershell King of Alvord, TX; 4 Sisters – Johnnie May Cannon of Hurst, TX; Amy Clay of Hurst, TX; Annie Thentham of Hurst, TX; Betty Riggin of Ft. Worth, TX; 4 Grandchildren – Eugene Buggerman, Christi Campbell, Kelly King and Phillip King;6 Great Grandchildren – Ryan and Renay Buggerman; Justice and Jordyn Campbell; Mia and Josiah King.

Graveside service will be 2:00 pm Monday, December 22, 2008 at Memory Gardens in Pampa, TX with Rev. David Bagwell presiding.   Visitation will be 1 – 5 pm Sunday at Kitch-Brenneman Funeral Home.Memorial donations may be made to the First Baptist Church in care of Kitch-Brenneman Funeral Home 1212 W. 2ndLiberal, KS  67901. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brennemanfuneralhome.com   

 

December 18, 2008

Coral Bucher, age 87, died December 17, 2008 at Morton County Hospital in Elkhart, Kansas. She was born March 14, 1921 on the family farm north of Rolla, Kansas, the daughter of Bob and Gertie (Helfrich) Chambers. Coral, a lifelong Morton County resident, attended Rolla Schools and graduated from Rolla High school in 1939. She loved playing the drums and piano, she even traveled to Washington D.C. with the Morton County Lions Band to play for John F. Kennedy’s Inauguration. She also enjoyed painting, collecting dolls, and gardening. On May 20, 1939, she married Earl Edelman in Hugoton, Kansas. He preceded her in death. On February 15, 1985 she married Ed Bucher in Las Cruses, New Mexico. He survives.

Other survivors include two sons, Richard Edelman and wife Julie of Benson, Arizona; Tom Edelman of Rockaway Beach, Missouri; stepdaughter, Janet Nelson and family of Las Vegas, Nevada; stepson, John Bucher and family of Minneapolis, Minnesota; two sisters, Hope Anderson and Mary Frances Light both of Rolla, Kansas; fifteen grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild. Coral was preceded in death by one husband, Earl Edelman; one son, Earl Robert Edelman; one daughter, Kathy Edelman; and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held Monday, December 22, 2008 at 2:00 PM at the United Methodist Church, Rolla, Kansas with Pastor Sandy Ferguson officiating. Burial will follow at the Rolla Cemetery, Rolla, Kansas. Friends may call Monday, December 22, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the United Methodist Church in Rolla, Kansas. In Lieu of flowers memorials may be given to any church of the donor’s choice in care of Garnand Funeral Home, PO Box 854, Elkhart, KS 67950.

December 17, 2008

Charlotte Sessions Bahr, age 58, of Tetonia, Idaho, and formerly of Liberal, Kansas, died November 29, 2008, in an automobile accident near Tetonia, Idaho. Charlotte was born April 15, 1950, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, and was the fifth of seven children born to Fay and Ruth Sessions. She graduated from Bonneville High School in 1968 and graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor of Education in 1972. She married her high school sweetheart, Dean Bahr, in the Idaho Falls Temple on August 13, 1971. Charlotte and Dean have lived in various locations around the U.S., including Tetonia, Idaho; Greeley Colorado; Logan, Utah; and Liberal, Kansas. She taught elementary school in Ammon, Idaho, Tetonia, Idaho, Liberal, Kansas, and Driggs, Idaho. She had a special knack for lifting up the underdog and giving personal attention to those who needed it. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in various positions, including Stake and Ward Young Women, ward organist, Primary, Relief Society, and was most recently called to serve in the Stake Primary Presidency. Charlotte loved horses, quilting, grandchildren, and about any person she came across. Her musical talents on the piano and organ were beyond description. She loved Dean and her boys with all her heart.

She is survived by her husband, Dean Bahr; her two sons Matthew (Bronwyn) Bahr and Bradley (Amber) Bahr; her two special grandchildren, Cadence Ashley and Sayde Ruth; her sisters, Carol (Bill) Manwill, Janie (Larry) Bird and Deena (Paul) Bodily; and her brothers, Stanley (Linda) Sessions, Reid Sessions and Ronald (Francis) Sessions. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fay and Ruth Sessions.

Funeral services were at 11 AM on Thursday, December 4, 2008, at the Tetonia First Ward Chapel, with Bishop Brent Robson conducting. Interment took place at the Cache Clawson Cemetery under the direction of Eckersell Memorial Chapel in Rigby. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.eckersellfuneralhome.com

 

Agruelio M. Guerra, also known as AG, age 66, died December 16, 2008 at Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital in Ulysses, Kansas. He was born January 13, 1942 at Karns City, Texas, the son of Manuel and Eufrasia (Morin) Guerra. Agruello has been a resident of Ulysses since 1962. He worked at Ulysses Irrigation Pipe and then retired as an operator from Cities Service Gas, which is now Southern Star. Agruelio was a faithful member of Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church. His hobbies included watching baseball, softball, and he was a Dallas Cowboy's fan. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Agruelio married Margaret Rodriquez in September 1982 in Lakin, Kansas. She survives.

Other survivors include four daughters: Esmeralda Serrano of Ulysses; Sandy Guerra of Haysville; Jessica Guerra of Ulysses; and Veronica Guerra of Ft. Morgan, Colorado; one brother, Enrique Guerra of San Antonio, Texas; three sisters: Fela Silva of Garciasville, Texas; Irma Meza of Ulysses; and Soila Guaderrama of Ulysses; five grandchildren, and one great granddaughter. Agruelio is preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Elias Guerra and Alex Guerra; and one sister Lydia Herrera.

Vigil service will be held Friday, December 19, 2008 at 7:30 PM and funeral mass will be held Saturday, December 20, 2008 at 10:00 AM both at Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Ulysses with Reverend Francis Khoi Nguyen officiating. Interment will follow at the Ulysses Cemetery, Ulysses. Friends may call Friday, December 19, 2008 from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM at Garnand Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ulysses Relay for LIfe in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grand Ave, Ulysses, KS 67880

 

December 16, 2008

Kenneth Leon Brewer, age 76, died on Monday, Dec. 15, 2008 at his residence in Liberal.He was born on November 20, 1932, the son of John B. and Sylvia Serena (Durham) Brewer at Ringwood, Oklahoma. He married Margaret Ann Scheel on April 4, 1953 at Alva, Oklahoma.  She survives.  He had been a resident of Liberal for 45 years, moving from Anthony, KS. He worked as a carpenter, with his father-in-law, and was a Maintenance Foreman for West Plains Energy Cimarron River Station from 1957 – 1995. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. He served in the U.S. Army from April 1953 – April 1955 and was stati