David “Ed” McCannon Jr., 73, Blue Springs, formerly of Schell City, passed away June 15, 2010, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Blue Springs. He was born in Chilhowee on Dec. 2, 1936.
He loved to play poker and watch old westerns on TV. He will be missed by family and friends.
Ed is survived by Deanna Marlow, Blue Springs; daughter, Sheri Ring and husband, Ron – Lee’s Summit; sons, Charles Edward
McCannon and wife, Amy - Alton, IL, and David Edward McCannon III – Excelsior Springs; step-son, Rick Marlow and wife, Becky – Pleasant Hill; step-daughter, Melissa Goss and husband, Randy – Blue Springs; nine grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
Graveside services with interment was Saturday, June 19, in Green Lawn Cemetery in Schell City with speaker David Souza officiating. Pallbearers were – Chuck McCannon, David McCannon, Sean McCannon, Ricky Marlow, Gary Stoneking and Billy Ramsell. Honorary pallbearers were – Randy Goss and Clarence Conwell.
Arrangements were entrusted to the Lewis-Hoagland Funeral Home in Schell City.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Monday, June 14, 2010
Jean (Largent) Mach
Jean Mach, 83, formerly of El Dorado Springs, passed away June 14, 2010. She was born Oct. 4, 1926, at Lansing, MI, to James and Ollie (Esslinger) Largent.
She was preceded in death by two sons, S. F. “Nub” and Stephen Ketterman.
Survivors include her husband, Raymond – Scandia, KS; daughter, Toni (Ketterman) Morrissey – Joplin; step-children, Terri Paugh and Randy Mach - Belleville, and Lori Reinke - Milo, IA; six grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and five step-great grandchildren.
Services will begin at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home, Belleville, KS, with burial in Riverview Cemetery, Scandia, KS.
Memorials suggested to National Jewish Asthma Hospital of Denver in care of the funeral home.
Friends my call at the funeral home from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday.
Arrangements by Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home, 1104 20th Street, P.O. Box 566, Belleville, KS 66935-0566.
For information, call 785-527-2211 or 800-783-2203 or email www.tibbettsfischer funeral home.com.
She was preceded in death by two sons, S. F. “Nub” and Stephen Ketterman.
Survivors include her husband, Raymond – Scandia, KS; daughter, Toni (Ketterman) Morrissey – Joplin; step-children, Terri Paugh and Randy Mach - Belleville, and Lori Reinke - Milo, IA; six grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and five step-great grandchildren.
Services will begin at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home, Belleville, KS, with burial in Riverview Cemetery, Scandia, KS.
Memorials suggested to National Jewish Asthma Hospital of Denver in care of the funeral home.
Friends my call at the funeral home from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday.
Arrangements by Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home, 1104 20th Street, P.O. Box 566, Belleville, KS 66935-0566.
For information, call 785-527-2211 or 800-783-2203 or email www.tibbettsfischer funeral home.com.
Friday, June 11, 2010
Lillian Ione (Newman) Sunderwirth
Lillian Ione Newman Sunderwirth, 99, was born near El Dorado Springs on Sept. 21, 1910, the oldest daughter of Leland and Pearl Scott Newman and departed this life, June 11, 2010.
She received her education in Vernon County schools and received her cosmetology license from Mariwood Beauty College in 1935. She established a beauty shop in El Dorado Springs in 1937. She practiced 73 years, always helping the needy because she knew everyone liked to look nice even if they couldn’t afford it.
Lillian married Wilbert Sunderwirth, an attorney and judge, on Oct. 9, 1943. Wilbert had traveled all of the United States and Canada and played trombone with the Shrine Band. He preceded her in death on May 3, 1987.
Lillian was a very dedicated and active member of the community. She was a member of multiple clubs and organizations including: First Baptist Church of El Dorado Springs where she attended faithfully as long as her health allowed, National Hairdressers and Cosmetology, Grand Cross of Colors, El Dorado Springs Chamber of Commerce, Royal Neighbors of America, Cedar County Library, Rainbow for Girls, Preserve our Past Society and many others.
Lillian was a long time faithful member of the Order of the Eastern Star. During this time she held the following offices:
* Worthy Matron 1953 Eastern Star El Dorado Springs Chapter 148
* District Deputy 42nd District of Missouri 1955
* Grand Organist of Missouri 1957
* Grand Warden 1963
* Grand Representative of Ontario Canada 1959-1963
*Assistant Committee Member of General Grand Chapter of Wisconsin 1973
* Grand Trailer of Missouri in 1960
* Grand Trailer in Wisconsin 1969-1972
Lillian had a passion for music and managed the El Dorado Springs Municipal Band for 55 years and had music ready for the first two weeks of the 2010 season. In 2003, the El Dorado Springs Lions Club, with permission from the City, dedicated and renamed the bandstand in the Park as the “Sunderwirth Band Stand.” The El Dorado Springs Chamber of Commerce dedicated the commemorative plate, “And the Band Played On and On And On...” to Lillian in 2009 for the Band’s 123rd anniversary.
She was named El Dorado Springs Citizen of the Year in 2001.
She served for three years as Elected District Musician of the Royal Neighbors and served as organist for Rest Haven for religious services since 1980.
In addition to her husband, Lillian was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Paul, and his wife Lillian; her brother-in-law, Orville Nicholas, and many other relatives.
She leaves to mourn her death: A dearly loved sister, Nellie Nicholas; two nieces, Anna Lee, and husband, Wayne Barker, and Paula Newman - all of El Dorado Springs; four nephews - Dannie Newman, and wife, Sharon - of El Dorado Springs, Larry Newman, and wife, Sherrie - of Stockton, Randy Newman, and friend, Lorrie - of Nixa, and Ricky Newman, and friend, Sally - of Humansville; nephews by marriage, Alfred and Stanley Sunderwirth; a niece, Betty Pollard; a dear person she called her other sister, Velda Faye King; and many other relatives and friends.
She loved people, met them with a smile and was dearly loved by many.
Services were held Tuesday, June 15, in Sheldon Chapel, El Dorado Springs, with Bro. Frank Haynes officiating. Richard Sunderwirth sang How Great Thou Art and The Old Rugged Cross. Elbert and Teri Biddlecome sang The Holy City. The pianist was Gail Ingle. Casketbearers were - Joe Levi, Jason Biddlecome, Ed Sprinkle, Mert Fogler, Steve Banks, Elbert Biddlecome and Gary Hardison.
Interment was in El Dorado Springs City Cemetery under direction Sheldon Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs,
Mary Cathryn McMasters
Mary Cathryn (Katie) McMasters, 80, was born Sept. 24, 1929, to James and Irene Smith in Morganton, NC. She passed away on June 11, 2010, at the Cedar County Memorial Hospital.
On June 4, 1968, Katie and Ferrel McMasters were joined in marriage. Together they shared many happy years. Katie was a wonderful mother to her sons, Steve and Mike Wills. She was very dedicated to her family.
She and Ferrel were longtime members of the First Baptist Church in El Dorado Springs.
After her retirement in 1992, she devoted herself to her husband, her family and her home. She loved to cook and plant flowers. Katie was a source of inspiration to everyone who knew her. She was an independent woman of impeccable character. Her family and friends have been blessed by her presence and will treasure her memory always.
Katie is survived by her husband of 42 years, Ferrel; her sons, Steve and Mike Wills; two grandsons, Jesse and Jackson Wills; and one great grandson, Jonathan Deckard Wills. Her memory will live on in those who loved her so very much.
Graveside services and burial was held Tuesday, June 15, in Fullington Cemetery, Cane Hill, with Rev. Brent Bland officiating. Music was Amazing Grace.
Casketbearers were -Jesse Wills, Mike McMasters, Jackson Wills, Dale Bishop, Leland McMasters, Terry McMasters and Monte Russell.
Arrangements under the direction of Sheldon Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs.
Vera Marie (Green) Hunt
Vera Marie (Green) Hunt, 82, Lincoln, NE, formerly of El Dorado Springs, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2010. She was born June 30, 1927, in El Dorado Springs, to Robert M. and Mary L. (Davis) Green.
She married George “Junior” Hunt and to this union three sons were born - Larry, Randy and Gary.
Vera worked at Russell Stover Candies until it’s closing and also worked for Lincoln Public Schools in the Belmont Grade School cafeteria. She loved her garden, flowers and especially her children and grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were her parents; one sister, Leta Faye Mann; and three brothers - Paul, Virgil and Leo Green.
Vera is survived by her husband, George “Junior” Hunt; three sons - Larry D. Hunt and wife, Valeria, Randy D. Hunt and wife, Sheri, and Gary D. Hunt - all of Lincoln, NE; five grandchildren - Cassy Hunt, Tiffany Hunt, Sadie Hunt, Timothy Hunt - and John Hunt; seven step-grandchildren; one sister, Eunice Smith - El Dorado Springs; one brother, Marvin Green and wife, Marvine - El Dorado Springs; and several nieces and nephews.
Services began at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 16, in Bland-Hackleman Chapel with Rev. James Coleman officiating. Lorraine Miller provided music. Interment followed in El Dorado Springs City Cemetery under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home in El Dorado Springs. Pallbearers were - Mitch Julian, Chris Julian, Brian Chism, Dave Taylor, Bob Smith and Scott Green. Honorary pallbearers were Brad Leonard and J.R. Hunt.
Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association and left at the funeral home.
She married George “Junior” Hunt and to this union three sons were born - Larry, Randy and Gary.
Vera worked at Russell Stover Candies until it’s closing and also worked for Lincoln Public Schools in the Belmont Grade School cafeteria. She loved her garden, flowers and especially her children and grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were her parents; one sister, Leta Faye Mann; and three brothers - Paul, Virgil and Leo Green.
Vera is survived by her husband, George “Junior” Hunt; three sons - Larry D. Hunt and wife, Valeria, Randy D. Hunt and wife, Sheri, and Gary D. Hunt - all of Lincoln, NE; five grandchildren - Cassy Hunt, Tiffany Hunt, Sadie Hunt, Timothy Hunt - and John Hunt; seven step-grandchildren; one sister, Eunice Smith - El Dorado Springs; one brother, Marvin Green and wife, Marvine - El Dorado Springs; and several nieces and nephews.
Services began at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 16, in Bland-Hackleman Chapel with Rev. James Coleman officiating. Lorraine Miller provided music. Interment followed in El Dorado Springs City Cemetery under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home in El Dorado Springs. Pallbearers were - Mitch Julian, Chris Julian, Brian Chism, Dave Taylor, Bob Smith and Scott Green. Honorary pallbearers were Brad Leonard and J.R. Hunt.
Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association and left at the funeral home.
Monday, June 7, 2010
Marilyn (Henderson) Jones
Marilyn Sue (Henderson) Jones, 67, Liberty, passed away Monday, June 7, 2010, at KU Medical Center following a courageous battle with breast cancer. Marilyn was born Nov. 19, 1942, to Marland and Velma (Capps) Henderson.
Marilyn graduated from El Dorado Springs High School. She was an avid cook. She enjoyed digital scrap booking, music of all sorts and was a debater of politics. She was faithful and a believer in the Word of God. A true matriarch of the family, Marilyn was a devoted, caring and loving wife, mother and grandmother.
Marilyn is survived by her husband, Steve Jones; children - Marla Wynes-Leeper and husband, Dennis, Randall Wynes and wife, Bobbi Jo, and Joel Wynes and wife, Lydia; step children, Brian Jones and Laura Jones; grandchildren - Micah Wynes, Katelin Valadez, Rebecca Wynes, Sarah Wynes, Taylor Dyer, Christopher Valadez, Jonah Wynes, Shelby Dyer, Jillian Valadez, Maleah “Mimi” Wynes; step-grandchildren - Douglas Spivey, Reade Spivey and Dennis Leeper III; brother, Gene Henderson and wife, Judy; and one expected great grandchild.
Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. Thursday, June 10, at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence. Graveside services will begin at 5 p.m. Thursday at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Weston. Marilyn’s favorite charity was St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.speakschapel.com. Arrangements by Carson-Speaks Chapel, Independence 816-252-7900.
Marilyn graduated from El Dorado Springs High School. She was an avid cook. She enjoyed digital scrap booking, music of all sorts and was a debater of politics. She was faithful and a believer in the Word of God. A true matriarch of the family, Marilyn was a devoted, caring and loving wife, mother and grandmother.
Marilyn is survived by her husband, Steve Jones; children - Marla Wynes-Leeper and husband, Dennis, Randall Wynes and wife, Bobbi Jo, and Joel Wynes and wife, Lydia; step children, Brian Jones and Laura Jones; grandchildren - Micah Wynes, Katelin Valadez, Rebecca Wynes, Sarah Wynes, Taylor Dyer, Christopher Valadez, Jonah Wynes, Shelby Dyer, Jillian Valadez, Maleah “Mimi” Wynes; step-grandchildren - Douglas Spivey, Reade Spivey and Dennis Leeper III; brother, Gene Henderson and wife, Judy; and one expected great grandchild.
Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. Thursday, June 10, at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence. Graveside services will begin at 5 p.m. Thursday at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Weston. Marilyn’s favorite charity was St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.speakschapel.com. Arrangements by Carson-Speaks Chapel, Independence 816-252-7900.
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Janice Sue 'Jannette' Galster
Janice Sue “Janette” Galster, 55, Nevada, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2010, at her home in Nevada following a lengthy illness. She was born April 4, 1955, in El Dorado Springs to Gene Fleener and Phyllis Larson Fleener.
She married Gary Lee Galster on April 13, 1996, in Miami, OK, and he survives of the home.
Janette was a graduate of the El Dorado Springs High School. She lived most of her life in Walker and Nevada. She worked for 25 years at Nevada Habilitation Center until her retirement in May of 2010.
Survivors in addition to her husband, Gary, include: Four children – Stephanie Halcomb and her husband, Kenny – Nevada, Cory Galster – Nevada, Jamie Galster – Lee’s Summit, and Chris Lechman – Nevada; five grandchildren – Mason Halcomb, McKenzie Halcomb, Brock Lechman, Issac Galster and Hadley Lechman – all of Nevada; six brothers – Danny Fleener, Donny Fleener, Ronnie Fleener, Larry Fleener, Eddie Fleener and Phillip York; two sisters, Delinda Rhyne and Betty Burdick; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Services will begin at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 10, in Ferry Funeral Home, 301 S. Washington, Nevada, with Minister Mike Perry officiating. Interment will follow in Coale Hill Cemetery east of El Dorado Springs. A visitation was held from 6-8 p.m.
Wednesday, June 9, at the funeral home in Nevada.
Memorials may be given to the Vernon County Cancer Relief Fund in care of Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.
She married Gary Lee Galster on April 13, 1996, in Miami, OK, and he survives of the home.
Janette was a graduate of the El Dorado Springs High School. She lived most of her life in Walker and Nevada. She worked for 25 years at Nevada Habilitation Center until her retirement in May of 2010.
Survivors in addition to her husband, Gary, include: Four children – Stephanie Halcomb and her husband, Kenny – Nevada, Cory Galster – Nevada, Jamie Galster – Lee’s Summit, and Chris Lechman – Nevada; five grandchildren – Mason Halcomb, McKenzie Halcomb, Brock Lechman, Issac Galster and Hadley Lechman – all of Nevada; six brothers – Danny Fleener, Donny Fleener, Ronnie Fleener, Larry Fleener, Eddie Fleener and Phillip York; two sisters, Delinda Rhyne and Betty Burdick; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Services will begin at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 10, in Ferry Funeral Home, 301 S. Washington, Nevada, with Minister Mike Perry officiating. Interment will follow in Coale Hill Cemetery east of El Dorado Springs. A visitation was held from 6-8 p.m.
Wednesday, June 9, at the funeral home in Nevada.
Memorials may be given to the Vernon County Cancer Relief Fund in care of Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.
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