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Virginia Arline Duke 1929-2010
Virginia Arline Duke, 80, Chanute, died Wednesday, April 21, 2010, at Chanute Health Care Center. She was born Sept. 29, 1929, in Chanute to Carl C. and Edith I. Herndon Young. She attended schools in Chanute. She married Bobby Duke in June 1994 in Chanute. He survives. She was a homemaker. Other survivors include seven great-grandchildren; four brothers, Bob Young, Aurora, Mo., Jim Young, Olathe, Junior Young, Shawnee Mission, and John Young...
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Joan E. ‘Jody’ Drake 1937-2010
Joan E. “Jody” Drake, 73, Yates Center, dued Tuesday, April 20, 2010, at the Yates Center Nursing home. She was born April 20, 1937, on the family farm in Northern Woodson County to Joseph and Ruth Stout Acridge. She graduated from Yates Center High School. On Aug. 15, 1955, she joined the U.S. Navy and served in Jacksonville, Fla., before her discharge. She married Henry N. Drake on May 1, 1958, in Fort Worth, Texas. He died on May 8, 2002. ...
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Marie Ester Bell 1919-2010
Marie Ester Bell, 91, Chanute, died Friday, April 16, 2010 at the Heritage Health Care Center in Chanute. Marie was born in Caney on April 16, 1919, the daughter of Oliver Raymond and Laura Beckwith Thornton. She was united in marriage to Herbert Neely. He preceded her in death. She was later married to LaDon Bell. He also preceded her in death. She was a homemaker and a member of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary. Marie is survived by her son, Don...
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Margaret Ruth Shockey 1926-2010
Margaret Ruth Shockey, 83, Chanute, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, April 16, 2010, while her loving family surrounded her. She was born July 5, 1926, in Montrose, Colo., to Frederick David and Fern Batchelder Speiser. She graduated from high school in Olathe, Colo. She married Glenn Shockey on Jan. 9, 1948, in Chanute. He survives. She was a homemaker. Other survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Fred and Alice Shockey, Dall...
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Jane F. Van Leeuwen 1940-2010
Jane F. Sicka Van Leeuwen, 70, St. Paul, died Friday, April 16, 2010, at Labette Health in Parsons. Her death was unexpected. She was born Feb. 2, 1940, in Piqua to John and Emma Westerman Sicka. She lived in Piqua until she moved to Parsons in 1956 at the age of 16. She attended St. John’s Catholic School in Iola from 1954-1956 and graduated from St. Patrick’s Catholic School in Parsons in 1958. Following graduation, she worked at Mercy Hosp...
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Alice Pearl Knickerbocker 1910-2010
Alice Pearl Knickerbocker, 100, Fredonia, died Friday, April 16, 2010, at Golden Living Center in Neodesha. She was born Jan. 1, 1910, in Coldwater, Mich., to Berry and Belle Miner Robinson. She most recently worked as a recruiter for Independence Community College. She married Charles Knickerbocker on July 10, 1937. He died in 1953. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Survivors include two sons, Joe Knickerbocker, Independence, and ...
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Marie Ester Bell
Marie Ester Bell, 91, Chanute, died Friday, April 16, 2010, at Heritage Health Care Center in Chanute. Arrangements are pending with Penwell-Gabel Johnson Chapel.
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Birth ¬≠— Eagle
David Eagle and Tahnee Lazzers, Buffalo, announce the birth of their daughter, Vivian Grace Eagle, born April 8, 2010, at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center, Chanute. She is the sister of Abby, Emily and Lil Dave. They are the grandchildren of Matt and Debbie Lazzers, rural Fredonia; Connie Harris, Buffalo; and the late Jack L. Eagle. They are the great-grandchildren of Lorre Meadow, Columbia, S.C.; Harold Lazzers and Linda Simons, T...
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Engagement — Pilshaw/Ruggles
Kendal and Gloria Ruggles, Chanute, announce the engagement of their son Anthony to Heather Pilshaw, both of Lawrence. The bride-elect is the daughter of Russell and Patricia Pilshaw, Lenexa. Pilshaw is a 2001 graduate of Lawrence High School. She received a bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Behavior Analysis from the University of Kansas in 2005. She is pursuing a degree in graphic design. Ruggles is a 2002 graduate of Chanu...
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Doris J. Goley 1915-2010
Doris J. Goley, 94, Erie, died Thursday, April 15, 2010, at Parsons Presbyterian Manor. She was born Dec. 20, 1915, near Deer Creek, Okla., to Joel S. and Katherine P. Shen McKee. She graduated from Edmond (Okla.) High School. On July 31, 1938, she married Wilbur R. Goley at Norman, Okla. He died on March 17, 1992. She helped with the family farm. She was a member of the Erie Federated Church. Survivors include a son, Joe W. Goley, Grove, Ok...
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Wedding — Roseberry/Thomas
Lindzey Diane Roseberry and Brandon Joseph Thomas were married March 13, 2010, at First Christian Church in Chanute. Luke Bycroft, Iola, presided over the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Martin and Gwen Roseberry, Chanute. The groom is the son of Raymond and Jodi Thomas. Megan Kristine Roseberry, Chanute, sister of the bride, served as maid of honor. The groom’s cousin, Tyler Dean Zhorne, Nashville, Tenn., was best man. Oth...
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Doris J. Goley
Doris J. Goley, 94, Erie, died Thursday, April 15, 2010, at the Parsons Presbyterian Manor. Arrangements are pending with Pierce-Carson-Wall Funeral Home.
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Raymond D. Bumgarner 1937-2010
Raymond D. Bumgarner, 72, rural Fredonia, died Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at his home. He was born July 18, 1937, in Marshfield, Mo., to Clifford and Helen Hill Bumgarner. He graduated from Fredonia High School in 1956. For 35 years he was the maintenance superintendent at Archer Daniels Midland Corporation in Fredonia, retiring in 1999. On Aug. 30, 1957, at the First United Methodist Church in Fredonia, he married Viona Payne. She survives. ...
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Effie F. Alexander 1920-2010
Effie F. Alexander, 89, Neodesha, died Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at Wilson County Hospital in Neodesha. She was born May 1, 1920, in Neodesha to H.E. and Lucinda Pettyjohn Dickens. She was a homemaker and a retired CNA for Wilson County Hospital. On June 14, 1939, in Independence she married Roy F. Alexander Jr. He preceded her in death in 1983. Alexander was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene. Survivors include two daughters, ...
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John Robert Muecke 1930-2010
John Muecke, 80, Kansas City, Mo., died at his home on Monday, April 12, 2010. He was born Feb. 24, 1930, in Humboldt to John and Lucy Thielen Muecke. He then joined the Army Air Corps and was a Korean War Veteran. He worked as a mechanic for TWA in the Kansas City area for 33 years before he retired in 1991. Survivors include nine children, Nancy Hemenway, Kansas City, Mo., Stephanie Early, Miami, Texas, Debby Helton, Leawood, Brenda Herbert...
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Katherine D. Knox Setter 1918-2010
Katherine D. Knox Setter, 91, Humboldt, died Saturday, April 10, 2010, at Pinecrest Nursing Home in Humboldt. She was born Aug. 19, 1918, in rural Humboldt to Samuel Miles II and Mabel Lula Davis Knox. She graduated from Humboldt High School in 1936. She married Ambrose J. Setter on Dec. 11, 1941, at St. John’s Church in Iola. He preceded her in death. She was a homemaker. Survivors include by eight sons, James J., Phil R., Bernard M., Grego...
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Dale Eugene Bogle 1930-2010
Dale Eugene Bogle, 80, Wellsville, died Saturday, April 10, 2010, at Ransom Memorial Hospital. He was born March 28, 1930, in Thrall to Boyd and Mary Ann Kirk Bogle. He grew up in and around the McClouth area where he attended school. The son of an oil family, he moved frequently as work presented. On May 2, 1951, he married Jean Marie Farrell in Van Buren, Ark. They live in Chanute, Eagle, Neb., and eventually Wellsville. They were married 4...
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Gene ‘Andy’ Larry Anderson 1938 – 2010
Gene “Andy” Larry Anderson, 72, Chanute, formerly of Topeka, died Sunday, April 11, 2010 at his home in Chanute. Gene was born in Corcordia on March 13, 1938, the son of David Elmer and Alice Rickson Anderson. He graduated from Topeka High School in the Class of 1956. He was united in marriage to Doris Ellison on Sept. 21, 1958 at the Nazarene Church in Chanute. They lived in Topeka for 41 years, and traveled for 9 years before moving to Chan...
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Birth ¬≠— Peter
Brynna Paige Peter, daughter of Nathan and Lindsey Peter, Chanute, was born March 31, 2010, at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center. She was welcomed home by Brecca, 7, Braylee, 5, and Brax, 3. They are the grandchildren of David and Julia Peter, Ann Finley and Randy Finley, all of Chanute. They are the great-grandchildren of Nyla Peter, Chanute, Cleo O’Brien, St. Paul, Kathryn Finley, Chanute, and Ray and Joan Colvin, Humboldt. Their grea...
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Wedding — Ward/John
Morgan Suzanne Ward and Justin Daniel John were married Sept. 19, 2009, at Living Word Assembly in Chanute. Pastor Milton Hubbard presided over the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Joe and Janis Ward, Chanute. The groom is the son of Monty and Carol John, Chanute. Carley Sharp, McPherson, served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids included Stephanie Kepley, Green Bay, Wis.; Emily Stubbs, Chanute; and Shannon Jones, Lund, Nev., sis...
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