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Hazel Lorene VanHouten 1935-2010
Hazel Lorene Van Houten, 75, Duncan, Okla., formerly of Humboldt, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 25, 2010, in Duncan. She was born April 26, 1935 in Humboldt, the daughter of Harold Clifford and Lorene Sarah Brocker Piatt. She graduated from Humboldt High School. Hazel was united in marriage to William R. VanHouten on Dec. 11, 1955 in Humboldt. Hazel was a homemaker, collected “Wizard of Oz” memorabilia, loved Dalmatian dogs and reading an...
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Snow - Carlson
Shirley A. Snow and Dale Lee Carlson, Chanute, were married Friday, May 21, 2010 at Lavern Harris Wedding Chapel, Miami, Okla.
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Glenn ‘Scott’ Redburn 1958-2010
A memorial service is planned for Glen “Scott” Redburn, 51, Afton, Okla., who died Wednesday May 19, 2010 in Grove, Okla. The service will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 5 at the Woodland Shores Community Building, Grand Lake, Afton, Okla.
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Bright - Witt
Eddie and Julie Bright, Derby, announce the engagement of Stephanie Anne Bright, Derby, to Brian Terry Witt, Elkhorn, Neb. He is the son of Terry and Lorna Witt, Elkhorn. Bright is the granddaughter of Crespin and Margaret De La Torre and Fred and Frankie Bright, Chanute. The bride-elect is a 2002 graduate of Derby High School and 2006 graduate of the Dental Hygiene Program at Wichita State University. She is employed at Dr. William Ryan G...
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Bertha K. Voth 1924-2010
Bertha K. Voth, 86, Fredonia, died Thursday, May 27, 2010 at Fredonia Regional Hospital. She was born March 30, 1924 in Corn, Okla., the daughter of Henry and Helen Boese Kroeker. She was a graduate of Elk City High School. On May 26, 1946 in Elk City, she married David H. Voth. She and David owned and operated their farm near Buxton. He preceded her in death June 1, 1999. Bertha was a member of the Church of God in Christ Mennonite. Survivo...
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Hilma Ellen Wright Bartholomew 1914-2010
Hilma Ellen Wright Bartholomew was born February 24, 1914, the third child of George Washington and Olga Johanna Lindquist Wright near Erie, Kansas, in rural Neosho County. She graduated from Erie High School in 1931 where she participated in music and theatre. She married Boyd Edmund Bartholomew March 6, 1932, in Earlton, Kansas, at the Evangelical United Brethren parsonage. He preceded her in death January 15, 1987. They bought a farm north...
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Karen Sue Embry
Karen Sue Embry, 55, Owasso, Okla., formerly of Chanute, died early Monday morning, May 24, 2010 at her home in Owasso following a lengthy illness. She moved to Chanute with her family while growing up and graduated from high school at Chanute. She was married to David Randall Embry at Chanute on August 3, 1973. Survivors include her husband, David Randall Embry, of Owasso; one son, Jonathan Randall Embry, Dubuque, Iowa; two daughters, Jennif...
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James ‘Jim’ Clark
James “Jim” Clark, Moundridge, 74, died Saturday May 22, 2010 at his home. He retired from Hay and Forage In 1998. He is preceded in death by his guardians George and Jovenna Hosford. Survivors include his wife, Sally Ann Clark, and three children, James L. Clark, Jr,, Gerold “Gary” and wife, Annie Clark, both of Moundridge, and Misty Clark, of Pennsylvania; grandchildren Tammie, Annie, Tucker and Tanner; great grandchildren, Rustee and Sele...
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Tommy Allen Stipp 1938-2010
Tommy Allen Stipp, 72, Thayer, died Thursday, May 20, 2010 at his home in Thayer. Tommy was born in rural Urbana on Jan. 19, 1938, the son of Virgil and Dottie Crystal Moses Stipp. He graduated from Thayer High School. He served his country in the United States Army. Tommy was a school bus driver, and earned several awards for Years of Service. He was divorced. He was a member of the N.R.A., Masonic Lodge #149, Chetopa Creek Gun Club and the ...
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William J. Jimenez 1917 – 2010
William “Willie” John Jimenez, 92, Chanute, died Sunday, May 23, 2010 at the Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center. Willie was born in Clay Center on June 25, 1917, the son of Guadalupe and Juana Jimenez. Willie served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII where he served in Germany. He was united in marriage to Consuelo “Connie” Saucedo on July 10, 1948 in Reno, Nev. She survives, of the home. He worked at Monarch Cement Plant for 30 ye...
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Ervin Burk, Jr. 1953-2010
Ervin Burk, Jr. , 56, longtime Erie resident, died Saturday, May 22, 2010 at the Elmhaven West Nursing Home after a short illness. He was born on Oct. 19, 1953 at Tacoma, Wash. He was raised in Missouri and attended school at Springfield, Mo. He had worked as a handyman in Parsons and Erie for many years. Survivors include his parents, :Ervin A. and Clara Burk, Pueblo, Colo.; three sisters, Patricia Beach, Parsons, Joanne Pirnie, ,Phoenix,...
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Edward Warren “Ed” Jones 1937-2010
Edward Warren “Ed” Jones, 72, Yates Center, died at his home Saturday, May 22, 2010. Ed was born August 10, 1937 in Emporia, the son of Earl and Helen S. Arnold Jones. He grew up in the Quincy area before moving to Yates Center at an early age. He graduated from Yates Center High School with the Class of 1955. Ed joined the United States Air Force in January 1956 and was honorably discharged in January 1960. On Jan. 12, 1963, Ed was united in...
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Vera L. Gerken Hays 1919-2010
Vera L. Gerken Hays, 90, Carl Junction Mo., died Sunday May 23, 2010 at Freeman Hospital after a short illness.   She was born Sept. 4, 1919 in Enid, Okla., one of 10 children of Theodore and Clara Bredehoft Hollrah, including her twin brother, Paul. Her parents and two sisters died when she was young and an older sister kept the family together through this time of dust bowl and depression.  She graduated from Pioneer High School and ...
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Elizabeth Jean Griffith 1930-2010
Elizabeth Jean Griffith, 80, Manhattan, died Friday, May 21, 2010 in the Good Shepherd Hospice House, Manhattan. She was born March 8, 1930 at Chicago, Ill., the daughter of Curtis Barkes and Martha Wadsworth Barkes. She grew up in Hinsdale, Ill., where she was a graduate of the Hinsdale High School. In 1952, she received her B.S. degree in English from Coe College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Since living in Manhattan, she had attended classes in Wo...
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Buntin - Tromsness
Kevin and Carla Buntin of Erie announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley, to Adam Tromsness, son of Andy and Debbie Tromsness of Galesburg. Ashley, a graduate of Pittsburg State University, is a kindergarten teacher in Webb City, Mo. Adam, also a graduate of Pittsburg State University, is co-owner of WiNexus of Galesburg and is employed by the United States Postal Service. The wedding is planned for July 3.
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Wells - Muninger
Ashley Ann Wells and Barry Adam Muninger are planning a June 26 wedding at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Emporia. The bride-elect is the daughter of Robert and Margaret Wells, Wichita. Muninger is the son of Benny and Lin Muninger, Emporia. He is the grandson of Benny and Thelma Muninger, Buffalo, and Lowell and Wanda Chambers, Emporia. Both are graduates of Emporia High School and Emporia State University. Wells earned a bachelor’s degree...
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Glen ‘Scott’ Redburn 1958-2010
Glen “Scott” Redburn, 51, Afton, Okla., died Wednesday May 19, 2010 in Grove, Okla. Scott was born Dec. 25, 1958 in Chanute, to Harold and Marjorie “Jean” McVicker Redburn. Scott worked many years in the Grand Lake area at marinas and as a heavy equipment operator. He has resided at Woodland Shores for the past 20 years. Scott loved to work on motors and any thing with his hands. While growing up he enjoyed horseback riding, camping and mot...
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Diller - Svaty
Chris and Kelly Diller, Chanute, announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Diller, Chanute, to Caleb Svaty, Ellsworth. He is the son of Dave and Connie Svaty, Ellsworth. The bride-elect earned a master’s from Fort Hays State University and is a speech-language pathologist for Salina Public Schools. Svaty graduated from Bethany College with a degree in secondary education emphasis in History. He is working for Ellsworth Public School...
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Bonnie Marie Griffith 1932-2010
Bonnie Marie Griffith, 78, Iola, died Monday, May 17, 2010 at Windsor Place in Iola. Bonnie was born in El Dorado on Jan. 29, 1932. She had been disabled all of her life. Cremation has taken place and no service will be held. Memorials in her name may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice and may be sent to the funeral home at 101 N. Highland, Chanute, KS 66720. Penwell-Gabel Johnson Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
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Rene Edward Thuillez 1924-2010
Rene Edward Thuillez, 85, Wichita, formerly of Chanute, died Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at the Harry Hynes Hospice, Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita. Rene was born in Radley on Dec. 6, 1924, the son of Marcel Edward and Mercedes Canet Thuillez. He grew up on a farm in Pittsburg, speaking only French when he first began school. After he graduated from high school, he entered the military service with the Army Air Force. In the Ninth Air...
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