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Leo Lacy 1929-2009
Leo Lacy, 79, died Tuesday, January 6, 2009, in Chanute. He was born Nov. 21, 1929, in Kenwood, Okla., to Dennis and Molly Lacy. He served in the U.S. Army from 1948 to 1952. He married Esther Sutton in 1952. Survivors include by his children, John Lacy, Inola, Okla., Sandi Galemore, Chanute, Lisa Keith, Bellingham, Wash., and Dan Lacy, Richardson, Texas; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Lucille and JoAnn. He w...
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Georgann Rausch Mefferd 1949-2009
Georgann Rausch Mefferd, 59, died Thursday, January 8, 2009, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. She was born May 11, 1949, in Chanute to George and Freida Jones Rausch. She received her law degree from Washburn University in Topeka and was employed as chief compliance officer at West Bank in West Des Moines. Survivors include a son, Michael G. Mefferd, Des Moines, Iowa; a daughter, Mary S. Mefferd, Des Moines, Iowa; an aun...
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Looking back
25 years ago (1984) Meals are now being provided for hundreds of elderly and disabled people in Neosho, Wilson, Woodson and Allen counties. The meals are prepared at a central site, and then packed into insulated containers for distribution to 27 meal sites in area towns. Some meals are delivered to the homes of shut-ins. 50 years ago (1959) This year’s first baby in Chanute is Richard Allen Aikins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Aikins, 602 S. ...
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25 years ago (1984) The USD 413 school board has finally decided to have architects draw up plans for renovating the high school building. The board had originally hoped to erect a new building on a different site, but met opposition from taxpayers. 50 years ago (1959) Now that Alaska has become the 49th state in the U.S., a new national flag has been designed. It has seven rows of seven stars, but the rows are staggered so that the star...
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Larry B. Clarke 1944-2009
Larry B. Clarke, 64, Yates Center, died Tuesday, January 6, 2009, at his home. He was born March 23, 1944, in Rose Hill to Glenn W. and Vona “Babe” Mott Clarke. He graduated from Yates Center High School in 1962. He married Karen L. Scheibmeir on March 14, 1964, in Eureka. She survives. He was employed with Brilke Motor Co., and Burkhart Manufacturing, both in Yates Center. Other survivors include two sons, Larry Todd Clarke, Wichita, and Kle...
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James E. Sharpe
James E. Sharpe, Ballwin, Mo., a retired management consultant, died January 3, 2009. James was former management consultant and office director of management services for Arthur Young & Company, an international CPA firm. He also served as director of world wide travel services for the Automobile Club of Missouri with offices in Missouri, Illinois and Kansas. He was appointed to serve on both regional and national travel management committee...
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25 years ago (1984) HUMBOLDT – The city’s water tower has developed a significant leak. It is theorized that water in a valve froze during the recent bitter weather, causing a crack which is now leaking since above-freezing temperatures have returned. 50 years ago (1959) A.A. Frischenmeyer of Chanute camped out all night at the courthouse so he could be first in line to purchase new license plates for his cars. He was rewarded by being ...
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Estelle Barker
Estelle Barker, 100, Humboldt, died Tuesday, January 6, 2009, at the Allen County Hospital, Iola. Arrangements are pending with Penwell-Gabel Johnson Chapel.
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Harold Frank Sievers 1919-2009
Harold Frank Sievers, 89, Abilene, died Saturday, January 3, 2009, at Village Manor, Abilene. He was born March 19, 1919, in rural Humboldt to Frank George and Mae Julia Collison Sievers. He graduated from Humboldt High School in 1937. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force from May 18, 1942, to Sept. 5, 1945. He married Velma Mae Barnett on Nov. 17, 1942, in Iola. She survives. He retired in 1984 as supervisor of the Rock Springs 4-H Center op...
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Herbert Eugene ‘Herb’ Huser 1928-2009
Herbert Eugene Huser, 80, Fredonia, died Saturday, January 3, 2009, at Fredonia Regional Hospital. He was born Jan. 21, 1928, in Neodesha to Bernard and Beatrice Ellis Huser. He graduated from Elk City High School in 1946. He married Ethel M. Roth on Aug. 28, 1948, at St. Andrews Catholic Church, Independence. She survives. He was a lifetime farmer and rancher in the Fredonia area. Other survivors include five sons, David Huser, Cherryvale, D...
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Robert D. Ryan 1948-2008
Robert D. Ryan, 60, Chanute, formerly of Buffalo, died Wednesday, December 24, 2008, at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center. He was born May 25, 1948, in Fresno, Calif., to Leo Jackson and Anna Frances Divine Ryan. He graduated from Argentine High School in Kansas City, Kan., in 1966. He received a bachelor’s degree from Wichita State University. He married E. Dianne Goodall at New Hope Baptist Church near Ottawa on Nov. 6, 1971. She surv...
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25 years ago (1984) Self Service Grocery, Main and Evergreen, advertises five pound sack of flour, 99 cents; bananas, 3 pounds $1.00; cucumbers, four for $1.00; and grapefruit, seven for $1.00. 50 years ago (1959) Pictured as the Tribune’s January calendar girl is Jean Treloggen, 16, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.W. Treloggen. Jean is a junior at Chanute High School. 75 years ago (1934) City authorities are planning to add to local relief...
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Wayne Donley Morrison 1952-2009
Wayne Donley Morrison, 55, Overbrook, died Friday, January 2, 2009, at his home after a long battle with cancer. He was born Oct. 4, 1952, in Chanute to Max and Francis Morrison. He graduated from Chanute High School in 1970. He was a master electrician and owned his own electrical business for 25 years. He married Dana Lynne Wallace in January 1992. She survives. He was a member of Overbrook United Methodist Church. Other survivors include t...
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Vinetta L. Chickadonz 1919-2009
Vinetta L. Chickadonz, 89, lifelong Parsons area resident, died Saturday, January 3, 2009, at Labette Health in Parsons. She was born Aug. 24, 1919, in Parsons to Ralph and Reba Russell Brown. She graduated from Galesburg High School in 1937 and from Parsons Junior College in 1939. On Feb. 1, 1941, she married Charles Leo Chickadonz at Erie. He died on April 29, 1982. For 12 years she worked as a church secretary and also was secretary to the...
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Andrew Clayton Reed Jr. 1939-2009
Andrew Clayton Reed Jr., 69, Thayer, died Thursday, January 1, 2009, at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center. He was born March 3, 1939, in Chanute to Andrew and Vada Rufe Reed. He graduated from Winfield High School. He married Estella L. Tubbs on Feb. 28, 1962, in Earlton. She survives. He served in the U.S. Army from December 1961 until December 1963. He was employed as an oilfield inspector for the Kansas Corporation Commission for 27 ...
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25 years ago (1984) A long stretch of zero-or-below temperatures has left many local residents with frozen water pipes. One local plumber said the situation is the worst he’s seen in 20 years in the business. 50 years ago (1950) The new Fairfield consolidated school was formed from students of the former Harmony, Cremona, Leanna and Union school districts, and is not part of the Chanute school system. The school’s new building was put up ...
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Merle L. Grady 1939-2009
Merle L. Grady, 69, Chanute, died Thursday, January 1, 2009, at St. Francis Harry Hines Hospice, Wichita. She was born Aug. 30, 1939, in Erie to Lawrence and Ellen Robinson Showalter. She grew up and attended schools in Erie. She married John Grady on Jan. 1, 1956, in Erie. He survives. She was employed as an electronics assembler, retiring from Everbrite Electronics in July 2004. She was a lifetime member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary, a member ...
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Engagement — Wheeler/Claibourn
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Wheeler, Thayer, announce the engagement of their daughter, Haley Jo Wheeler, to Nathan Claibourn, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leland Anderson and Mr. and Mrs. Danny Claibourn, both of Neodesha. Wheeler is a 2007 graduate of Neodesha High School and is majoring in business education at Emporia State University. Claibourn is 2005 graduate of Neodesha High School and is employed at Cobalt Boats in Neodesha. A June wedding is plan...
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25 years ago (1984) Grocery stores advertising in today’s Tribune include Disney’s, 1116 N. Santa Fe; Rooster’s, Main and Plummer; and Town and Country, 511 W. Main. 50 years ago (1959) Students are attending classes today for the first time in the new Fairfield school east of Chanute. The district has four rooms, housing 99 students from all eight grades, and taught by four teachers. 75 years ago (1934) Harvey Wood has opened a grocer...
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Mary Louise Lindquist 1920-2008
Mary Louise Lindquist, 88, a longtime resident of Altoona, died Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008 at Golden Keys Nursing Home in Neodesha. She was born July 22, 1920, in Omaha, Neb., the daughter of Ralph A. and Cornelia Lena Pond Dudley. Mary was a 1942 graduate of Altoona High School. She was a homemaker and mother of two daughters. In 1960, she married Arvid E. Lindquist. He preceded her in death April 26, 1983. Graveside services will be held at...
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