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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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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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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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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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Larry L. Seefeldt 1944 – 2010
Larry Leon Seefeldt, 66, Emporia, died Friday, May 14, 2010 at his home. Larry was born on April 4, 1944 in Iola, the son of Everett and Elna Igel Seefeldt. He worked as an audio/video technician for Emporia State College for 34 years until his retirement. Larry is survived by his father, Everett Seefeldt, Chanute and a brother, Al Seefeldt, Livermore, Calif. He was preceded in death by his mother. Funeral will be 1 p.m. today, May 20, 2010 a...
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Larry Leon Seefeldt 1944-2010
Larry Leon Seefeldt, 66, Emporia, died Friday, May 14, 2010 at his home. Larry was born on April 4, 1944 in Iola, the son of Everett and Elna Igel Seefeldt. He worked as an audio/video technician for Emporia State College for 34 years until his retirement. Larry is survived by his father, Everett Seefeldt, Chanute and a brother, Al Seefeldt, Livermore, Calif. He was preceded in death by his mother. Funeral will be 1 p.m. today, May 20, 2010 at...
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Fred W. Warford 1962-2010
Fred W. Warford, 47, Erie, died Monday, May 17, 2010, at his residence. He had been in failing health, but death was not expected. He was born Oct. 7, 1962, in Pittsburg, to Carl Cleaton and Patsy Louise Chaney Warford. He grew up and attended schools in Pittsburg and was a 1982 graduate of Pittsburg High School. For a time, he lived in Carthage, Mo., and Carterville, Mo., and had lived in Erie the past three years. For several years, he wo...
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Olive Ruble 1921-2010
Olive Frances Ruble, 89, of Chanute, died Saturday, May 15, 2010 at the Heritage Health Care Center in Chanute. Olive was born in Stark on February 21, 1921, the daughter of George and Pearle Kelso Defenbaugh. She graduated from the Fort Scott School of Nursing. She worked as a Registered Nurse at the Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center in Chanute. Olive was united in marriage to Wayne H. Ruble on August 8, 1943 in Kimball. He preceded her...
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Gary Wayne Berthot 1937-2010
Gary Wayne Berthot, 73, Chanute died Thursday, May 13, 2010 at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center, Chanute. Berthot was born April 22, 1937 in Chanute to Inez L. Lock and Wayne Francis Berthot. He was a wood pattern maker in Wichita for 14 years and retired from Young’s Welding, Chanute, after 30 years. He was a graduate of Chanute High School and attended Junior College in Chanute and Kansas State University in Manhattan. He enjoyed his...
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Theel - Tiegreen
Wayne and Elaine Theel, Emporia, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Rachel, to Timothy Matthew Tiegreen, son of Martha McCoy-Cornish, Chanute, and John and Rita Tiegreen, Fort Scott. Jessica is a 2001 graduate of Emporia High School and a 2006 graduate of Kansas State University with a master’s degree in Accountancy. She is currently employed at Burns and McDonnell Engineering and Consulting, Kansas City, Mo. ...
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Sue Carlile Works 1936-2010
Sue Carlile Works, 73, Brenham, Texas, died Monday, May 10, 2010 after a 7-month battle with cancer. Sue was born Nov. 8, 1936 to David and Ellen Dannels Works and raised in southeast Kansas. She graduated from Altoona High School and was a registered nurse and extended her career by becoming a Certified Occupational Health Nurse. Sue loved teaching others in the corporate world and took great care of her clients. Survivors include a brother,...
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