Sunday, November 9, 2008

Marjorie Blagg Lyle

Marjorie B. Lyle, 87, Tallahassee, FL, died Nov. 9, 2008. She was born in Ingalls, KS, on June 7, 1921, the daughter of Eugene and Mary Haynes Blagg. She grew up in El Dorado Springs.

She worked in Los Angeles, CA, during World War II and moved to Florida in 1946 upon marrying her husband of 62 years, William, who survives her.

She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her family was the center of her life and her memory warms their hearts.

She was a Methodist and, although she did not regularly attend services in the last years, was always a deeply spiritual person. Her family and friends miss her ready smile and gracious demeanor.

Survivors, in addition to her husband, include three children - Marilyn (husband, John Bays) - Leesburg, FL, William, Jr. (wife, Lois) - Mariposa, CA; and son, James E. (wife, Helen) - Tallahassee, FL; seven grandchildren and their spouses; and 12 great-grandchildren.

There was a private, family only, viewing at Culley’s Meadowood Funeral Home In Tallahassee, FL.

Wednesday, March 10, 2004

Kathleen 'Kathy' Elaine (Ogle) Broyles

Kathleen "Kathy" Elaine (Ogle) Broyles, 60, the daughter of Leo and Elsie Hannah (Fox) Ogle, was born April 12, 1943, in Fair Haven, MO, and passed peacefully from this life on Wednesday evening, March 10, 2004, in the Nevada Regional Medical Center, Nevada, after a nearly 20 year struggle with emphysema.

Early in her life, Kathy, along with her family moved to the Richards area then to Nevada. She later attended Northwest Missouri State University for three years.

For the most part, Kathy made Vernon County her home, living in Schell City and Walker. For the past several years, she had lived in Nevada. She worked as a waitress while raising her four children.

Her hobbies included a love of fishing, crocheting, computers and watching and listening to comedy. She loved to laugh and dearly loved her very special dogs.

Kathy was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Mary Lee; two nephews, Rolla Ensor and Ricky Hart; and her oldest daughter, Janie, who passed away May 30, 1994. Of special mention is her lifelong companion and love, Dan Garrett, who not only shared her life but helped raise her children. He passed away Jan. 4, 2003.

Survivors include her children - Alvin Lee Feighert, and his wife-Melanie - Nevada, Laura "Lauri" Elaine Ebrecht - Nevada, and April Annette Feller - Lamar; one sister, Dorothy Wagner, and her husband-Robert - Nevada; 10 grandchildren - Mindy Friedli, Warren Friedli Jr.; Elisha Friedli; Amber Feighert; Dylan Feighert; Austin Feighert; Brittni Ebrecht; Anthony Ebrecht; Jordan Feller and Jaylin Feller; several nieces and nephews; other relatives; and many friends.

Services were held Saturday, March 13, at the Lewis-Hoagland Funeral Home, Schell City, with Pastor Wes Anderson officiating.
Pallbearers were Tim Bailey, Kelly Scott, Heath Brown, David Leimkiller, Warren Friedli Sr. and Travis Shelton. Interment was in the Green Mound Cemetery, Harwood, under direction of the Lewis-Hoagland Funeral Home, Schell City.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Moss House of Community Outreach in care of the funeral home.

Monday, February 23, 2004

Jasper Alumbaugh

Jasper Alumbaugh, 87, Auburn, CA, formerly of Har¬wood, was born Sept. 11, 1916, and passed away Feb. 23, 2004. He lived in Pittsburg, CA, for 40 years before moving to Auburn, CA, 23 years ago.

Jasper was a World War II veteran.

He was a member of the Bell Road Baptist Church, Auburn, CA, and a former member of the Pittsburg Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Opal.

Jasper is survived by his daughter, Donna E. Sanders - Lake of the Pines, CA; his son, Dennis C. Alumbaugh - Danville, CA; five grandchil¬dren; and his sister, Doris Jack¬son - Nixa.

Services were Thursday, Feb. 26, at the Bell Road Bap¬tist Church, Auburn, CA. In¬terment was in Memory Gar¬dens, Concord, CA.

Wednesday, December 24, 2003

Ethel M. Gordon

Ethel M. Gordon, 89, El Dorado Springs, was born on March 4, 1914, in Polk County the daughter of Erick and Anne Hite Stewart and passed away on Wednesday evening, Dec. 24, 2003, in the Community Springs Care Center, El Dorado Springs.

She was united in marriage to William E. Gordon on Dec. 24, 1954. Mr. Gordon preceded her in death on Sept. 27, 1989.
Before moving to El Dorado Springs, the Gordons resided in Nevada.

Mrs. Gordon was a wonderful homemaker and loved to go fishing.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Betty Simmons.

Survivors include four children - Bob Austin - Buffalo, Joann Knapp - Butler, Sharon Skelton - Peculiar and Roy Austin -
Independence; 16 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and 19 great-great-grandchildren.

Graveside services were held Saturday afternoon, Dec. 27, in the Clintonville Cemetery under direction of the Hackleman and Sons Funeral Home.

Sunday, December 21, 2003

Elmer Crockett Evans

Elmer Crockett Evans, 89, the son of Alexander Lou Vance and Oma Maggie Lena (White) Evans, was born Nov. 22, 1914, in Harrison, AR, and passed from this life on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2003, at Community Springs Nursing Home in El Dorado Springs.
Elmer attended school in the Harrison area then worked as a truck driver for a construction company before entering the United States Army in April 1942. During his military career, Elmer served in the China, Burma and India theater of operations and was awarded two Bronze Stars and the Good Conduct medal.

After his discharge in 1946, Elmer moved to the Independence area then began working for General Motors. On March 8, 1958, Elmer was united in marriage to Mirtie Norene Sanders in Independence. They made their home in the Kansas City area until moving to El Dorado Springs in the late 1980s.

Elmer was a member of the Park Street Christian Church.

Elmer was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, two sisters and his wife, Mirtie, who passed away Aug. 30, 2003.
Survivors include one daughter, Lucille Hoagland, and her husband-Johnnie - Schell City; one grandson, John Mitchell Hoagland, and his wife-Jeanne - Schell City; two granddaughters, Mary Kathleen Ambrose, and her husband-Greg - Lee's Summit, and Julie Ann Wilson and her husband-Kurt - Nevada; six great grandchildren - Jesse Lee Beaty, Jenna LeAnn Beaty, Spencer Blaine Hoagland, Drue Cawood Hoagland, Grant Douglas Wilson and Blair Elizabeth Wilson; nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends.

Services were held Tuesday, Dec. 23, at the Lewis-Hoagland Funeral Home, Schell City with Bro. Howard McPeak officiating. Music was provided by Julie Wilson.

Pallbearers were John M. Hoagland, Drue Hoagland, Kurt Wilson, Grant Wilson, Greg Ambrose and Jesse Beaty. Interment was in the Green Lawn Cemetery, Schell City, under direction of the Lewis-Hoagland Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the youth group at either the Schell City Christian Church or the Park Street Christian Church in care of the Lewis-Hoagland Funeral Home.

Saturday, December 20, 2003

Veronica Lucille 'Bonnie' Bender

Veronica Lucille "Bonnie" Bender, 87, El Dorado Springs, was born on Oct. 30, 1916, on a farm near Emmett, KS, to Phillip Joyce and Lettie (Cooper) Joyce. She passed away Dec. 20, 2003, at Cedar County Memorial Hospital after a short illness.

Bonnie attended business school in Manhatten, KS, where she met her future husband, Henry A. Bender. They were married on Aug. 30, 1941, and shared 62 years together. Until his retirement, she served as office manager and bookkeeper for his veterinary practice.

Bonnie was a loving mother and grandmother and a constant source of strength and inspiration to her family. She loved to play bridge, bowl, dance, travel and was especially proud of her Irish heritage.

She was a devout Catholic and her faith was a constant source of comfort to her. Bonnie was always ready to help her church, community, friends and those in need. She and her husband established the Bender Family Trust to support local community projects and services. Bonnie was a member of St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church, El Dorado Springs.

She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and four sisters.

Survivors include her husband, Dr. Henry A. Bender - of the home; children - Judith Ann Alexiou and husband-Arthur - Jefferson City; Susan Kay Eaton and husband-Lowell - Harrisburg; Robert (Butch) Harrison Bender and wife-Kathy - Gladstone; Thomas Vincent Bender and wife-Deana - Westwood Hills, KS; 10 grandchildren; one great-grand¬child; and 10 nieces and nephews.

Family Mass was held at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24, at St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church, El Dorado Springs. Burial was in the El Dorado Springs City Cemetery under direction of the Sheldon Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs.

The family request contributions to El Dorado Springs Community Foundation, Bender Family Trust or St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church Building Fund in care of the Sheldon Funeral Home.

Saturday, December 13, 2003

Katherine L. Gorder

Katherine L. Gorder, 53, the daughter of Varn and Connie Pearl (Stanton) Cauley, was born March 2, 1950, in Clermont, FL, and passed from this life on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2003, at her home in Schell City.

Survivors include her companion, Charles Carter - of the home in Schell City; two sons, John Perryman and Roy Perryman; one daughter, Sedina Lippoldt; her sister, Maxine; and nine grandchildren.

Memorial services were held Friday, Dec. 19, at the Lewis-Hoagland Funeral Home, Schell City. Cremation was under the direction of the Lewis-Hoagland Funeral Home.