Don L. Alumbaugh, 84, El Dorado Springs, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2003, at St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City. He was born Oct. 9, 1918, in Harwood, the son of Bert and Bessie Alumbaugh. Don retired from Lake City Arsenal in 1976 and moved to El Dorado Springs in 1980 from Indepen¬dence.
He was an Army veteran of World War II. Don was also an Eagle Scout, by the name of Totem Pole. His wife of 44 years, Rosa May Alumbaugh, preceded him in death on March 1, 1989.
Survivors include his wife, Norma Jean Justus Alumbaugh, who he married in September 1989, of the home; four sons - Charles and wife, Connie - Las Vegas, NV, Don and wife, Sue - Blue Springs, Bob and wife, Mary - Camdenton, and Larry - Independence; one daughter, Beverly Banks - Kansas City; one step-son, Dale Birdsong - Jefferson City; two step-daugh¬ters, Patsy and husband, Larry Kinnamon - Belton, and Linda and husband, Glen Hammond - St. Louis; 20 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; and one sis¬ter, Doris Jackson - Nixa. Don will be deeply missed by all.
Services were held Monday, May 5, in the Hackleman Chapel with Rev. Bill Cle¬venger officiating. Interment was in the Harwood Cemetery under direction of the Hackle¬man and Sons Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Charles Alum¬baugh, Donald Alumbaugh, Robert Alumbaugh, Larry Alumbaugh, Jeff Alumbaugh and Scott Alumbaugh.
Tuesday, April 29, 2003
Monday, April 28, 2003
Mary Margaret Flake
Mary Margaret Flake, 78, was born on a farm near Schell City, on Aug. 23, 1924, to Eugene Oliver Losey and Mary Louise Losey. She passed away on April 28, 2003, at Willis Knighton Medical Center, Shreveport, LA. She was preceded in death by her father and mother; her husband, John Thomas Flake; her sister, Helen Louise Ruby; and her brothers, John Stephen Losey and James Elbert Losey.
She is survived by two sisters-in-law, Eileen Losey and Lottie Bennefield; seven nieces - Mary Kane, June Perkins, Anne Blackett, Linda Baird, Kaye Carney, Cathy Gripka and Joyce Watson; three nephews - William Losey, Jerry Losey and Thomas Bennefield; and a number of great-nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind many friends in Shreveport, LA; Dennison, TX; Parsons, KS; and in the Schell City-Nevada area.
Mary Flake will always be remembered with a smile. She found humor in almost everything and was happiest when making sure those around her saw it too. Her friends and family called her Marg or Margie, reflecting the warmth and affection she showed to them. No one escaped her quick wit and practical jokes and no one failed to love her for them.
She was an accomplished seamstress and provided her nieces and nephews with teddy bears dressed to the nines and muslin rabbits in gingham dresses. She pieced beautiful quilts and tailored many garments.
Marg and J.T. moved often while he worked for the K.A.T.Y. and Kansas City Southern Railroads. Marg made many lasting friends in each place. Her nieces and nephews couldn't wait for summer trips to Marg's, often staying for two or three weeks, being spoiled by their favorite aunt. Shelling peas and snapping green beans for canning became contests and muddy ponds and strip pits became swimming holes. Fun followed Marg from house to house and city to city.
Marg held many jobs including a telephone operator in Schell City; a school bus driver in Harwood; a power line worker at Hercules Armament Factory in Sunflower, KS; a seamstress in a garment factory; and a dry goods clerk at J.C. Penny in Parsons, KS, and Dennison, TX.
She was as generous to her community as she was to her family. Shortly after moving to Shreveport, Marg noticed an elderly woman walking home from the grocery store carrying heavy bags in the rain. Marg stopped to offer her a ride and at first the woman was fearful and refused. Marg talked to her to reassure her that she would be safe, beginning a friendship that would last for years.
Marg made regular trips to the store for the woman and her elderly husband, sometimes providing a ride and often buying the groceries and delivering them. The couple lived in an older house with only a wood stove for heat. Marg provided firewood and checked to be sure they had food and medicine. After the man died, Marg continued to visit. When she found the house empty one day, she contacted the neighbors until she found her living in a nurs¬ing home. Marg visited her regularly, bringing the one thing the woman requested, chewing tobacco. They remained friends until the woman's death.
Mary Margaret Flake was a strong woman with a generous heart and a view of life that caused everyone to smile. The "Marge stories" her family and friends could tell would fill a large volume and will remain in their hearts long after she is gone. Their world is sadder without her.
Services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday, May 2, in the Schell City Christian Church. Visitation will be from 10 - 11 a.m. prior to the service at the church. Pallbearers will be Eugene Crawford, William Perkins, Jerry Losey, William Losey, Matthew Gripka and Jon Gripka. Interment will be in the Green Mound Cemetery, Harwood, under the direction of the Lewis-Hoagland Funeral Home, Schell City. Memorials are suggested to the Schell City Christian Church.
She is survived by two sisters-in-law, Eileen Losey and Lottie Bennefield; seven nieces - Mary Kane, June Perkins, Anne Blackett, Linda Baird, Kaye Carney, Cathy Gripka and Joyce Watson; three nephews - William Losey, Jerry Losey and Thomas Bennefield; and a number of great-nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind many friends in Shreveport, LA; Dennison, TX; Parsons, KS; and in the Schell City-Nevada area.
Mary Flake will always be remembered with a smile. She found humor in almost everything and was happiest when making sure those around her saw it too. Her friends and family called her Marg or Margie, reflecting the warmth and affection she showed to them. No one escaped her quick wit and practical jokes and no one failed to love her for them.
She was an accomplished seamstress and provided her nieces and nephews with teddy bears dressed to the nines and muslin rabbits in gingham dresses. She pieced beautiful quilts and tailored many garments.
Marg and J.T. moved often while he worked for the K.A.T.Y. and Kansas City Southern Railroads. Marg made many lasting friends in each place. Her nieces and nephews couldn't wait for summer trips to Marg's, often staying for two or three weeks, being spoiled by their favorite aunt. Shelling peas and snapping green beans for canning became contests and muddy ponds and strip pits became swimming holes. Fun followed Marg from house to house and city to city.
Marg held many jobs including a telephone operator in Schell City; a school bus driver in Harwood; a power line worker at Hercules Armament Factory in Sunflower, KS; a seamstress in a garment factory; and a dry goods clerk at J.C. Penny in Parsons, KS, and Dennison, TX.
She was as generous to her community as she was to her family. Shortly after moving to Shreveport, Marg noticed an elderly woman walking home from the grocery store carrying heavy bags in the rain. Marg stopped to offer her a ride and at first the woman was fearful and refused. Marg talked to her to reassure her that she would be safe, beginning a friendship that would last for years.
Marg made regular trips to the store for the woman and her elderly husband, sometimes providing a ride and often buying the groceries and delivering them. The couple lived in an older house with only a wood stove for heat. Marg provided firewood and checked to be sure they had food and medicine. After the man died, Marg continued to visit. When she found the house empty one day, she contacted the neighbors until she found her living in a nurs¬ing home. Marg visited her regularly, bringing the one thing the woman requested, chewing tobacco. They remained friends until the woman's death.
Mary Margaret Flake was a strong woman with a generous heart and a view of life that caused everyone to smile. The "Marge stories" her family and friends could tell would fill a large volume and will remain in their hearts long after she is gone. Their world is sadder without her.
Services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday, May 2, in the Schell City Christian Church. Visitation will be from 10 - 11 a.m. prior to the service at the church. Pallbearers will be Eugene Crawford, William Perkins, Jerry Losey, William Losey, Matthew Gripka and Jon Gripka. Interment will be in the Green Mound Cemetery, Harwood, under the direction of the Lewis-Hoagland Funeral Home, Schell City. Memorials are suggested to the Schell City Christian Church.
Sunday, April 27, 2003
Norman "Okie" Crawford Jr.
Norman "Okie" Crawford Jr., 58, left us in the quiet of the morning to join his family and Savior on Sunday, April 27, 2003.
Norman was born in Springfield on June 19, 1944. He lived life to the fullest. He was a simple man who loved to fish, hunt, play the guitar and watch things grow. His daughter, Mary, grew to love him more and more each day as they worked the garden together. He used to tell her "The easiest way to do things, girl, is the best." She learned a lot from him and will miss him very much.
He was united in marriage to Dorothy Wright in 1982. Dorothy lost her battle with cancer in 1999.
He served his country as a radio operator in the Vietnam War and received a Purple Heart fighting for his nation. He will receive a full military funeral at the National Cemetery, Spring¬field, on Thursday, May 1.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Shirley, and brother, Butch.
He is survived by his daugh¬ters, Mary Janes and family, and Belinda Steffen and family - all of El Dorado Springs; son, Bob Crawford and family - Tulsa, OK; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; three step-children - Wayne, Donna and Lisa Marriott; six sisters - Donna - Aldrich, Kay - Alabama, Pasty - Springfield, Janice - Springfield, Judy - Fair Play, and Virginia - Springfield; and one brother, Henry - Fair Play.
Norman was born in Springfield on June 19, 1944. He lived life to the fullest. He was a simple man who loved to fish, hunt, play the guitar and watch things grow. His daughter, Mary, grew to love him more and more each day as they worked the garden together. He used to tell her "The easiest way to do things, girl, is the best." She learned a lot from him and will miss him very much.
He was united in marriage to Dorothy Wright in 1982. Dorothy lost her battle with cancer in 1999.
He served his country as a radio operator in the Vietnam War and received a Purple Heart fighting for his nation. He will receive a full military funeral at the National Cemetery, Spring¬field, on Thursday, May 1.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Shirley, and brother, Butch.
He is survived by his daugh¬ters, Mary Janes and family, and Belinda Steffen and family - all of El Dorado Springs; son, Bob Crawford and family - Tulsa, OK; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; three step-children - Wayne, Donna and Lisa Marriott; six sisters - Donna - Aldrich, Kay - Alabama, Pasty - Springfield, Janice - Springfield, Judy - Fair Play, and Virginia - Springfield; and one brother, Henry - Fair Play.
Thursday, April 17, 2003
Nola B. Appleyard
Nola Blanche Appleyard, 87, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2003, at the Hillcrest Nursing Home, McCook, NE. She was born April 24, 1915, in Simela, CO, the daughter of the late Harry Valentine and Myrtle (Bales) Stone. At an early age, Nola's family moved to McCook, NE, where she grew up and graduated from McCook Senior High School. She attended McCook Jr. College and began teaching rural school in Frontier County, NE.
On Aug. 12, 1940, Nola married Oliver James Appleyard in McCook, NE. They made their home in Curtis, NE, where her husband owned and operated Appleyard's Standard Oil station and fuel delivery service for 28 years. They moved to McCook in 1969.
Nola was a 60 year member of United Methodist Church, an active member of Memorial United Methodist Church in McCook and a member of the VFW Auxiliary. She enjoyed many crafts and oil painting.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Oliver, on Oct. 16, 1993; one brother, Dick Stone; and three sisters - Alice Conrad, Mala Thornley and Elfie Weaver.
Nola is survived by three daughters - Marilyn Johnson and husband, Earl - Curtis, NE, Janet Newcomb and husband, Paul "Dow" - Cambridge, NE, and Judy Mercer and companion, Paul Paz - McCook, NE; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; three brothers - Lloyd Stone and wife, Mary - El Dorado Springs, Roger Stone - Nevada, and Larry Stone and wife, Rhonda - Hays, KS; three sisters - Norma Moore and husband, Russ - Delta, Co, Laura Stuck and husband, Waine - McCook, NE, and Clara Simeon - Grand Island, NE; and other relatives and friends.
Services were held Tuesday, April 22, in the Memorial United Methodist Church, McCook, NE, with Rev. Dr. Jef¬fery Thurman officiating. Musical selections, "How Great Thou Art" and " I Know Who Holds Tomorrow," were provided by Dex and Janelle Petersen accompanied by organist Marie Coffey. Pallbearers were Bryan Newcomb, Matt Newcomb, Dex Petersen, Rod Reppening, Mike Hinson and Paul Paz. Interment was in Memorial Park Cemetery, McCook, NE.
On Aug. 12, 1940, Nola married Oliver James Appleyard in McCook, NE. They made their home in Curtis, NE, where her husband owned and operated Appleyard's Standard Oil station and fuel delivery service for 28 years. They moved to McCook in 1969.
Nola was a 60 year member of United Methodist Church, an active member of Memorial United Methodist Church in McCook and a member of the VFW Auxiliary. She enjoyed many crafts and oil painting.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Oliver, on Oct. 16, 1993; one brother, Dick Stone; and three sisters - Alice Conrad, Mala Thornley and Elfie Weaver.
Nola is survived by three daughters - Marilyn Johnson and husband, Earl - Curtis, NE, Janet Newcomb and husband, Paul "Dow" - Cambridge, NE, and Judy Mercer and companion, Paul Paz - McCook, NE; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; three brothers - Lloyd Stone and wife, Mary - El Dorado Springs, Roger Stone - Nevada, and Larry Stone and wife, Rhonda - Hays, KS; three sisters - Norma Moore and husband, Russ - Delta, Co, Laura Stuck and husband, Waine - McCook, NE, and Clara Simeon - Grand Island, NE; and other relatives and friends.
Services were held Tuesday, April 22, in the Memorial United Methodist Church, McCook, NE, with Rev. Dr. Jef¬fery Thurman officiating. Musical selections, "How Great Thou Art" and " I Know Who Holds Tomorrow," were provided by Dex and Janelle Petersen accompanied by organist Marie Coffey. Pallbearers were Bryan Newcomb, Matt Newcomb, Dex Petersen, Rod Reppening, Mike Hinson and Paul Paz. Interment was in Memorial Park Cemetery, McCook, NE.
Wednesday, April 16, 2003
June E. Davis
June E. Davis passed away April 16, 2003, in Springfield. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther F. Davis; her parents and two brothers.
Survivors include her daughter, Patricia Davis Reed; a son-in-law, E.L. Reed; and a grandson, Travis Reed, all of Chillicothe; a sister of Halltown, and numerous nieces and nephews.
June and her husband, Luther, were both teachers in the El Dorado Springs school system for 24 years.
She was a member of the United Methodist Church, El Dorado Springs.
Survivors include her daughter, Patricia Davis Reed; a son-in-law, E.L. Reed; and a grandson, Travis Reed, all of Chillicothe; a sister of Halltown, and numerous nieces and nephews.
June and her husband, Luther, were both teachers in the El Dorado Springs school system for 24 years.
She was a member of the United Methodist Church, El Dorado Springs.
Monday, April 14, 2003
Merrill Waldron Buckles
Merrill Waldron Buckles, 72, Amarillo, TX, formerly of El Dorado Springs, passed away April 14, 2003.
Mr. Buckles was born Feb. 23, 1931, in Kiowa, KS, to Dwight Eli and Gladys Alva Hendricks Buckles. He served in the US Air Force from 1951 to 1955. He was a member of the Amarillo Police Department from 1955 to 1959, was director of the Amarillo Animal Shelter from 1959 to 1976, and a deputy with Potter County Sheriff's Office from 1976 to 1990. He was a member of Palo Duro Masonic Lodge and Mescalero Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Estelle, of the home; two daughters, Susan Dunlap and Cynthia Fesler - both of Amarillo, TX; seven sons - Daniel Buckles and Paul Buckles - both of Amarillo, TX, Steve Buckles - Pontotoc, MS, Patrick Scott - Canyon, TX, Chuck Scott - Lewiston, ID, Bill Scott - Amarillo, TX, and Jim Scott - Amarillo, TX; 21 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Curtis Buckles - Kansas; one sister - Mauricia and her husband, Roy Reeves - Kansas; and two special friends, Linda Henry and Erin Smitherman - both of Canyon, TX.
He was preceded in death by his father in 1991; his mother in 1994; and an infant sister in 1928.
Services will begin at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 17, in Mescalero Baptist Church, with Rev. Kevin Oakley, pastor, officiating.
Memorials are suggested to the Mescalero Baptist Church parking lot fund.
Mr. Buckles was born Feb. 23, 1931, in Kiowa, KS, to Dwight Eli and Gladys Alva Hendricks Buckles. He served in the US Air Force from 1951 to 1955. He was a member of the Amarillo Police Department from 1955 to 1959, was director of the Amarillo Animal Shelter from 1959 to 1976, and a deputy with Potter County Sheriff's Office from 1976 to 1990. He was a member of Palo Duro Masonic Lodge and Mescalero Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Estelle, of the home; two daughters, Susan Dunlap and Cynthia Fesler - both of Amarillo, TX; seven sons - Daniel Buckles and Paul Buckles - both of Amarillo, TX, Steve Buckles - Pontotoc, MS, Patrick Scott - Canyon, TX, Chuck Scott - Lewiston, ID, Bill Scott - Amarillo, TX, and Jim Scott - Amarillo, TX; 21 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Curtis Buckles - Kansas; one sister - Mauricia and her husband, Roy Reeves - Kansas; and two special friends, Linda Henry and Erin Smitherman - both of Canyon, TX.
He was preceded in death by his father in 1991; his mother in 1994; and an infant sister in 1928.
Services will begin at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 17, in Mescalero Baptist Church, with Rev. Kevin Oakley, pastor, officiating.
Memorials are suggested to the Mescalero Baptist Church parking lot fund.
Saturday, April 5, 2003
Madalyn Hallie Brown Corbin,
Madalyn H. Brown Corbin, 95, Golden, CO, passed away April 5, 2003, at Bear Creek Health Care Facility in Morrison, CO. She was born March 3, 1908, in Kansas to Albert and Bessie (Callahan) Brown. She was a resident of Colorado since 1917 and had lived in Golden since 1943.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Torrence White Corbin; a son, Henry Huffham "Hank" Corbin; a daughter, Carmen Luann (Corbin) Moreland; a grandson, Henry Richard "Rick" Corbin; a great-great-grandson, Torrence White Corbin II; and a son-in-law, Bill Bennetts.
She is survived by her son, Dean Corbin and his wife, Ruthie - Harrisonville; daughters, Dixie Bennetts - Fruita, CO, Arlene Munyon and her husband, Jess - Golden, CO, and Virginia Durbin and her husband, Lee - Golden, CO; son-in-law, R.C. Moreland - Idaho; 20 grandchildren, including Rhonda Wallen - El Dorado Springs, Renn Corbin - Schell City, and Randy Corbin - Carl Junction; 53 great-grandchildren; 17 great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Services were held Wednesday, April 9, at Olinger Woods Chapel, 1100 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO, with granddaughter, Diana Morgan officiating. Pallbearers were her grandsons - Rock Bennetts, Doug Bennetts, Jim Bennetts, Chris Bennetts, Randy Corbin, Renn Corbin, Leon Durbin, Keith Moreland, Robert Munyon and Monty Munyon, with burial in Pleasant Park Cemetery, Conifer, CO.
In lieu of flowers, contribu¬tions were suggested to Volunteers of America, Meals on Wheels, 8755 West 14th Avenue, Lakewood, CO 80215.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Torrence White Corbin; a son, Henry Huffham "Hank" Corbin; a daughter, Carmen Luann (Corbin) Moreland; a grandson, Henry Richard "Rick" Corbin; a great-great-grandson, Torrence White Corbin II; and a son-in-law, Bill Bennetts.
She is survived by her son, Dean Corbin and his wife, Ruthie - Harrisonville; daughters, Dixie Bennetts - Fruita, CO, Arlene Munyon and her husband, Jess - Golden, CO, and Virginia Durbin and her husband, Lee - Golden, CO; son-in-law, R.C. Moreland - Idaho; 20 grandchildren, including Rhonda Wallen - El Dorado Springs, Renn Corbin - Schell City, and Randy Corbin - Carl Junction; 53 great-grandchildren; 17 great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Services were held Wednesday, April 9, at Olinger Woods Chapel, 1100 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO, with granddaughter, Diana Morgan officiating. Pallbearers were her grandsons - Rock Bennetts, Doug Bennetts, Jim Bennetts, Chris Bennetts, Randy Corbin, Renn Corbin, Leon Durbin, Keith Moreland, Robert Munyon and Monty Munyon, with burial in Pleasant Park Cemetery, Conifer, CO.
In lieu of flowers, contribu¬tions were suggested to Volunteers of America, Meals on Wheels, 8755 West 14th Avenue, Lakewood, CO 80215.
Wednesday, April 2, 2003
Lucy Louisa Burns
Lucy Louisa Burns, 88, El Dorado Springs, the daughter of William Arthur and Mattie Martha Purtle, was born on Sept. 17, 1914, in St. Clair County and after a long illness, passed away Wednesday morning, April 2, 2003, at Rest Haven in El Dorado Springs.
On March 4, 1933, she was united in marriage to Alton Burns. To this union were born four sons - Charles Ray, Donald Wayne, Bobby Alton, who died at two days old, and Terry Lynn.
She enjoyed helping Alton on the farm doing anything that had to be done, in addition to being a mother to three energetic boys. Lucy also enjoyed working in the garden, making quilts and growing flowers. Al¬ton and Lucy moved in town to El Dorado Springs in January of 1984.
She is survived by three sons and their wives - Charles Ray and Pat, Donald Wayne and Barbara, and Terry Lynn and Linda; two brothers - Calvin and Floyd - all of El Dorado Springs; four sisters - Zephie Ellerman, Mable Goodwin and Minnie Burns - all of El Dorado Springs, and Allene Baker - Springfield; 15 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Lucy was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; an infant son, Bobby Alton; a grandson, Stevie Burns; and a great-grandson, Michael Mark.
Services were held Saturday, April 5, at the Church of God (Holiness) with Rev. James Coleman officiating. Musical selections were provided by Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Goodwin and Wanda Casey. Interment was in the El Dorado Springs Cemetery under the direction of the Hackleman and Sons Funeral Home. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers were Jeff Burns, Mike Burns, Paul Burns, John Burns, Barry Burns, Shane Pattison, Mike Mark, Greg Nichols, Alfred Riggins and Benny Brower.
On March 4, 1933, she was united in marriage to Alton Burns. To this union were born four sons - Charles Ray, Donald Wayne, Bobby Alton, who died at two days old, and Terry Lynn.
She enjoyed helping Alton on the farm doing anything that had to be done, in addition to being a mother to three energetic boys. Lucy also enjoyed working in the garden, making quilts and growing flowers. Al¬ton and Lucy moved in town to El Dorado Springs in January of 1984.
She is survived by three sons and their wives - Charles Ray and Pat, Donald Wayne and Barbara, and Terry Lynn and Linda; two brothers - Calvin and Floyd - all of El Dorado Springs; four sisters - Zephie Ellerman, Mable Goodwin and Minnie Burns - all of El Dorado Springs, and Allene Baker - Springfield; 15 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Lucy was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; an infant son, Bobby Alton; a grandson, Stevie Burns; and a great-grandson, Michael Mark.
Services were held Saturday, April 5, at the Church of God (Holiness) with Rev. James Coleman officiating. Musical selections were provided by Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Goodwin and Wanda Casey. Interment was in the El Dorado Springs Cemetery under the direction of the Hackleman and Sons Funeral Home. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers were Jeff Burns, Mike Burns, Paul Burns, John Burns, Barry Burns, Shane Pattison, Mike Mark, Greg Nichols, Alfred Riggins and Benny Brower.
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