• Glen Ardell Bates
• Bridgett Renee Bartkoski
• Marie Bayles
• August "Augie" John Bergman
• Agnes Bertha Johanna Berner
• Eula Blunt
• Benjamin D. Capshaw Jr.
• Sondra Lee Chambers
• Donald W. Cornforth
• Mary Lou Crosby
• Elsie Kalland Dean
• Benjamin F. Douglas
• Alicia “Lecy” Leeann Fowler
• Margaret A. Gabel
• Carroll Cleo Garvin
• Kenneth Ray Goard Jr.
• Naomi Ruth Godfrey
• William Howard Gooch
• John W. Goracke
• Virginia McKay"Ginny" Johnson
• Henry V. Luevane
• Katherine M Malec
• Angela Emily Marines
• Ruby "Granny" Mayberry
• Helen Marguerite McCarthy
• A. W. "Gesine' McCormack

• Dr. William (Bill) Charles McKim
• Hilda Henrietta Meyer
• Jacob M. "Smugs" "Drag" Moppin
• Patricia Lou (Edmonds) Needham
• Dorothy B. Norquay
• James A. "Jim" Norwood
• Waneta Louise (Lee) O’Brian
• Darlene Laverne Parr
• Frances L. Patterson
• Arthur V. Peterson, Jr.
• Roy Earl Ruch Sr
• Sean Patrick Ryan
• Kerri Ann Schroyer
• Robert James Semple
• William L. Snodgrass
• Robert David Stalder
• T. Fariss Stolte
• James B. Studdard
• Cora F. Swann
• Chieko Miwa Tatley
• Homer G. Tordoff
• Albert H. Velghe
• Joseph A. Walkes Jr.
• Nancy Velma Wilson

Command Sergeant Major Glen Ardell Bates (retired, U.S. Army), 82, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2006, while a patient at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Veterans Administration Nursing Home, Leavenworth. Glen was born Feb. 19, 1924, the son of Clifford and Anna Bates of Ames, Iowa. He enlisted in the U.S. Army on April 7, 1943, in Hayward, Calif. On Oct. 4, 1947, he married Florence (Dottie) Pettenger in Columbus, Ga.

During World War II, he served first in the Aleutian Islands and then later in the European theater. In 1950, he fought in the Korean Conflict, where he received life-threatening injuries and spent months recuperating. In 1961, he became the First Sergeant of the 1st Guard Company of the United States Disciplinary Barracks at Fort Leavenworth.

He served at the fort until 1967, at which time he received orders for a tour at Long Binh, Vietnam, from July 1967 to May 1968, receiving the Bronze Star.

After completion of his tour, he was assigned to the USA Retraining Brigade at Fort Riley, Kan., where he served before volunteering for a second tour of Vietnam at Da Nang from September 1970 to August 1971. He received the Bronze Star for this tour of duty.

After his return to the States, he was assigned once again to Fort Riley, where he served until his retirement in February 1973, after having served his country proudly for 29 years and nine months.

Glen was never one to brag or boast of his military career or the medals he received while serving his country.

To his credit, he received the Bronze Star Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters; the Army Commendation Medal with an Oak Leaf Cluster; a Good Conduct Medal with bronze clasps of eight loops; two overseas bars; and received the Combat Infantry Man Award while in Europe and was a Master Parachutist.

He also was an Expert Rifleman, and other medals received were the Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars, the American Campaign Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, the World War II Victory Medal, the Army of Occupation Medal, the Korean Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Armed Expeditionary Medal, the Army Presidential Unit Citation, the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation.

After retiring from the service, he was employed by the Colgate-Palmolive Company, where he worked for 16 years before his retirement.

One of the things Glen enjoyed most was his family, his friends and a day spent at an auction.

In his later years, he became involved in the hay business, where he spent many hot summer days supervising the bailing, and driving a hay truck.

Although he had no religious affiliation, he accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Florence (Dottie) Bates; one son, Richard A. Bates and wife Terrie of Orlando, Fla.; two daughters, Joyce and husband Bob Adkins and Debra Bates-Lamborn and husband Paul, both of Leavenworth; five grandchildren, Matt A. Bates and wife Donna of Orlando, Joshua D. and fianc/ Stephanie Williams of Jacksonville, Fla., Jason and Amanda Adkins of Overland Park, Andrea M. Adkins of Leavenworth and Glen A. Lemke of Tallahassee, Fla.; and five great-grandchildren, Zoe Bates, Dylan and Madison Adkins, and Trey and Isaiah Adkins.

In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested memorial contributions to the Dwight D. Eisenhower Veterans Administration in the name of Glen A. Bates.

Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 12, 2006, at the Davis Funeral Chapel. A memorial service will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 13 at the funeral chapel. Inurnment with military honors will follow at Leavenworth National Cemetery.

Bridgett Renee Bartkoski, 32, Leavenworth, KS joined her brother, Josh Wilson on Monday, June 26, 2006 in the University of Kansas Hospital, Kansas City, KS.

She was born October 21, 1973 in Kansas City, MO.

She leaves behind her mother, Chris Wilson and step father Mike Wilson of Kansas City, KS. Her sister, Michaelah Wilson.

Visitation will be held from 6 - 8pm Thursday, June 29, 2006 at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Funeral service will be held at 10am Friday, June 30, 2006 at the funeral chapel.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Bridgett Renee Bartkoski memorial fund in care of the First National Bank, 630 Delaware Street, Leavenworth, KS 66048.

Marie Bayles, 92, Easton, was called home to Heaven on Friday, Sept. 15, 2006.

She was born on Nov. 19, 1913, in Stillings, Mo., the daughter of James and Margaret Warrell.

She married Ralph W. Bayles Sr. on June 7, 1930, in Leavenworth. He preceded her in death on Sept. 7, 1997.

Survivors include her daughter, Shirley A. Wagner; a son, Ralph “Bill” Bayles Jr.; nine grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren with one on the way.

She was preceded in death by her husband, sister Gladys Pierce, brother Sam Warrell, great-granddaughter Cynthia and great-grandson Nicholas.

She was a long-time member of the Easton Methodist Church and the ladies auxiliary, and she was an avid quilter. She was a life-time farmer and gardener. She worked at Kresgees Store and was a cook at Easton grade school and the Easton nursing home.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18, 2006, at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at Sunset Memory Gardens. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17, 2006, at the funeral chapel. Memorial contributions may be given to breast cancer research.

August "Augie" John Bergman, 83, Lansing KS passed away Sunday, September 10, 2006 at his home while surrounded by his family.

August, known as Augie to his friends and family, was born the son of William and Helen (Huber) Bergman on November 29, 1922, in Leavenworth. He attended a local Catholic school.

He is survived by his wife Dixie of the home; four sons, August "John" Bergman II of Leavenworth, William Bergman and wife Cheryl of Lansing, Fred Bergman and wife Gayle of Leavenworth, and Robert Bergman of Lansing; three daughters, Christina Hill and husband Richard "Dickie" of Weston, MO, Sandi Jerrit and husband John "Woody" of Woodstock, GA and Lori Filbert of Lansing; 15 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Mildred Malec, his daughter Barbara Crooks and her husband Norlyn "Joe" Crooks and his brother William Bergman.

August joined the US Army at Fort Leavenworth in 1940 and served in the Pacific Theater during World War II. After the war, August spent the greater part of his adult life working for local painting and decorating companies. He retired from the Leavenworth School District in May1988.

The family will receive visitors from 6 to 8 pm Tuesday, September 12, 2006 at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be at 10am Wednesday, September 13, 2006 at the funeral chapel. Burial will follow2 at the Leavenworth National Cemetery. The Rev. Jack Divine will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting memorials be made to Odyssey Healthcare, 800 E. 101 Terr. Suite 150, Kansas City, MO 64131

Agnes Bertha Johanna Berner, 102, Lansing, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2006, at her home. She was born on Oct. 6, 1903, in Theresa, Wis., the daughter of Herman Keup and Anna Seefeldt Keup.

On Aug. 4, 1929, in the Township of Herman, Dodge County, she married Edwin E. Berner. The Rev. Berner preceded her in death on Feb. 15, 1983.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Betty Duesing; two sons-in-law, Alvin Duesing and Richard Dire; a grandson, Larry Duesing; three brothers; and five sisters.

Agnes is survived by three daughters, Janice Berner of Overland Park, Marilyn Dier of Kearney, Neb., and Shirley White (Gene) of Aurora, Colo.; two sons, Owen Berner (Sharon) of Topeka and Eugene Berner (Karen) of Sandy, Utah; 15 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.

Agnes was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Leavenworth and the St. Paul Lutheran Church Ladies Aid.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, 2006, at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 531 Shawnee St. in Leavenworth. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 9, 2006, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church. The Rev. Ed Mease will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Edwin E. Berner Endowment Fund of Concordia Seminary in Ft. Wayne, Ind., and the LCMS World Relief. Following the funeral service, the body will be sent to the Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville, Wis., for a funeral service with burial in the Hochheim Cemetery, Hochheim, Wis.

Eula Blunt died Saturday, July 8, 2006 at Colonial Manor Nursing Home in Lansing, KS. She was born February 15, 1918 in St. Mark, GA to Will and Mattie Sewell Render, she had two brothers, Joe B. Render and George B Render.

She was married to Ernest Blunt in 1938 in St. Mark, GA.

Born to them was one daughter, Betty J. Berrye. She is survived by her daughter, Betty J. Berrye; grandson, Ronald K. Berrye, Sr. and granddaughter, Deanna L. Uhlrich. She has two great-grandchildren in North Carolina and two in Leavenworth, KS.

Funeral service will be held Thursday, July 13, 2006 at Sunflower Missionary Baptist Church, 1708 5th Avenue, Leavenworth, KS 66048. Visitation will be held before the funeral service on Thursday from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Burial will follow in the Mt. Muncie Cemetery.

Benjamin D. Capshaw Jr., former Assisant Deputy Commandant of the Command and General Staff College and Chief of Staff of Fort Leavenworth, Kansas passed away at home in Leavenworth, Kansas on March 12, 2006. He was 86 years old.

He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He retired in 1972 after 31 years of active service.

He was born on July 15, 1919 in Holly Ridge, LA, the son of Benjamin D. Capshaw Sr., and Sally T Capshaw.

He began his military service in 1941. In July 1942, upon completion of the Officers Candidate School at Fort Sill, Oklahama, was commissioned a Second lieutenant of Artillery. In World War II, he served with the 207th Field Artillery Group in the Pacific Theatre and with Headquarters, Armed Forces Western Pacific in Manila, the Phillipines. In the Korean War, he served with the G-3 Operations section, Headquarters. Eighth US Army. During his 31 years of active service, he was assigned to a wide variety of command and staff positions, including Command at Battery, Battilion, Brigade and Division Artilery levels; and in staff positions at Battalion, Division Artillery, Division, Field Army, Theatre and Department of the Army.

Following graduation from the US Army War College in 1965, he was assigned to Fort Leavenworth and the Command General Staff College. His initial assignment was Director, Larger Unit Operations and later as Assistant Deputy Commandant of the College andChief of Staff at Fort Leavenworth.

Following retirement in 1972, he worked for 10 years with the Arnold Palmer Golf Co. He also worked with the Leavenworth County Chapter of the American Cancer Society for eight years and contributed greatly to the society's fund raising effort during that period.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Georgia R. Capshaw; two sons, Benjamin D. Capshaw III and his wife Kristin, New Orleans, LA and Clinton L. Capshaw and his wife Kathy, Katy, TX; daughter Donna C. Sumpter and her husband John, Kansas City, Mo; grandchildren, Erica, Benjamin, Clinton, Christopher, Kelly, Cari and Christi and Great-Grandchild William.

The family will receive friends at home on Tuesday, March 14 from 5-7 pm. Funeral service will be held 10am Wednesday, March 15, 2006 at the St. Paul's Episcopal Church. The Very Rev'd Michael Munro will officiate. Following the funeral a reception will be held at the St. Paul's Episcopal Parish Hall, 7th and Seneca, Leavenworth, KS. Memorial contributions may be given to Cushing Hospice of Leavenworth or the St. Paul Episcopal Church.

Sondra Lee Chambers, 57, Warsaw, Mo, formerly of Leavenworth, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at the Medicalodge of Leavenworth.

Sondra was born on January 11, 1949, in Leavenworth, the daughter of John "Conk" Meyers and Laverne "Tiny" Roebuck Meyers.

She married Jack E. Chambers Sr.; he survives her.

She is also survived by her daughter, Wendi Ingersoll and her son, Kirk Raymond, both of Leavenworth; four stepdaughters: Pam Gauger, Gwen Bromell, Kathy McClain and Debbie Kincade; brother, Johnnie Meyers and numerous grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John "Conk" Meyers and Laverne "Tiny" Roebuck Meyers; and a stepson, Jack E. Chambers, Jr.

Sondra was a pharmacy technician; she was retired.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8pm Thursday, June 22, 2006 at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Funeral service will be at 10 am Friday, June 23, 2006 at the funeral chapel. The Rev. Paul L. Midgett will officiate. Burial will follow in the Mount Calvary Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society.

Donald W. Cornforth, 76, Leavenworth, KS passed away Friday, February 10, 2006 at Providence Medical Center, Kansas City, KS.

Don was born October 26, 1929 in Leavenworth, KS the son of William Donald Cornforth and Blanche Ross Cornforth. He married Rosemary Shockey, she survives him.

He is also survived by his niece Judy Going and husband Mike; great niece Kelsey Goings.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister and brother-in-law, Irene Foley and Bill Foley.

Don served in the United States Army as a lineman in Korea.

Don worked for Biringers for a short time and then for Gronis Hardware.

He then became a Barber for 34 years, owning his own business the "City Barber Shop" in Leavenworth. He retired because of bad health.

He was a member of the First Christian Church and the American Legion.

Visitation will be held from 6-8pm Tuesday at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Funeral service will be held 10am Wednesday at the Davis Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Jerry Muncy will officiate. Burial will follow in the Sunset Memory Gardens Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to the First Christian Church or the American Heart Association.

Mary Lou Crosby, 85, Sun Lakes, AZ went to be with her lord on Friday, November 3, 2006 in Sun Lakes, AZ.

Mary Lou was born January 16, 1921 in Kelleyville, OK the daughter of Fred W. and Mary Lucinda (King) Hueston.

On September 10, 1940 she married James C Crosby, he survives her.

She is also survived by 2 daughters, Linda Lou Hoeltzel (Bill) and Sallie Ann Crosby; 1 son, James C Crosby, Jr (Bonnie); 6 Grandchildren and 7 Great Grandchildren; 2 Sister-in-Laws, Nell Crosby and Helen Crosby; 2 Cousins: Frances Mayes Dow and Nancy Goodloe.

Mary Lou was preceded in death by her parents Fred and Mary Hueston, her son, Richard Hueston Crosby and her sister Betty Ruth Hueston.

Mary Lou was a Methodist and a dedicated wife of sixty-six years, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and homemaker.

Visitation will be held from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Thursday, November 9, 2006 at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 531 Shawnee St., Leavenworth, KS. Following the visitation the family would like all friends and relatives to attend a memorial service at 1:30 pm Thursday at the Leavenworth National Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to Hospice of the Valley, Administrative Office, 1510 East Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014-5656.

Elsie Kalland Dean, 86, Leavenworth, Kan., passed away Friday, Feb. 24, 2006, at Saint John Hospital, Leavenworth. Elsie was born March 14, 1919, in Bergen, Norway, the daughter of Andrew and Elizabeth Kalland. (She came to the United States with her family in 1926.

On July 27, 1941, Elsie married William A. (Bill) Dean, retired U.S. Army. He preceded her in death in November 1983.

Elsie is survived by two daughters, Marty Huber (husband Don), Moline, Ill., and Debbi Gillespie (husband Mike), Leavenworth; four grandchildren, Jeff Huber (wife Bethany), Chris Huber (wife Sundae), Matthew Gillespie, and Katie Gillespie; and two great-grandchildren, Bradley and Erika Huber.

Elsie was a devoted Army wife, full-time homemaker, avid literary enthusiast and loving family member. Her style, hospitality, warmth and humor inspired people who knew or associated with her, as well as those in her life.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2006, at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 531 Shawnee St., Leavenworth.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 1, 2006, in the Main Post Chapel, Fort Leavenworth. Ronald VanSchemkhof will officiate.

Burial will be at the Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Leavenworth Public Library, 417 Spruce St., Leavenworth KS 66048, or Country Care on Broadway, 1830 S. Broadway, Leavenworth, KS 66048.

Benjamin F. Douglas, 76, Leavenworth, Kansas passed away on Monday, January 23, 2006 at his home. Ben was born on November 24, 1929 in Basehor, Kansas the son of Oscar Lee Douglas and Myrtle M. Zoll Douglas. On November 21, 194 he married Donna M. Chartier. She preceded him in death on July 6, 1999.

Ben was baptized on April 1, 1946 at Wallula Christian Church by the Rev. Doug Donovan. He was a long-time member of First Christian Church.

Ben is survived by his daughter, Wanda J. Jeannin of Leavenworth; a son, Andrew J. Douglas of Ypsilanti, Michigan; and two brothers: lee Z. Douglas of Tucson, AZ and James E. Douglas of Kansas City, KS. He was the proud grandfather of four grandchildren.

He was also preceded in death by his parents; a son, Stephen L. Douglas; and two sisters, Norma L. Elling and Wilma M. Kenney.

Ben served in the United States Army in the Korean War, earning two bronze stars, a United Nations meritorious service medal and the Republic of Korea's Order of Syngman Rhee. He retired from the United States Penitentiary, where for 26 years he served as a custodial officer and counselor. After retirement, he worked for 14 years for Gronis Hardware and was a janitor for the Leavenworth Public School District.

Visitation will be from 6-8pm Thursday, January 26, 2006 at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 531 Shawnee Street, Leavenworth, Kansas. A memorial service will be at 1pm Friday, January 27, 2006 at the funeral chapel. The Rev. Dr. William T. Nowlan will officiate.

Internment will follow in the Mount Muncie Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to the First Christian Church, Leavenworth Assistance Center and the M.S. Society.

Alicia “Lecy” Leeann Fowler, 17, Kansas City, Mo., died tragically in an automobile accident on July 12, 2006.

Lecy was born on Feb. 17, 1989 to Lynn Fowler and Angela Nakata.

She attended Park Hill High School and was to return as a junior at Park Hill South High School. Lecy enjoyed playing volleyball and soccer, swimming and shopping. She also loved spending time with her family. She was a black belt in Tae Kwan Do and a leader in the adult classes there.

She is survived by her parents, Lynn Fowler and Angela Nakata of Kansas City, Mo.; a brother, Gregory Scott Fowler of Gladstone, Mo.; her paternal grandparents, Jimmy Joe and Judith Ann Fowler of Ferrelview, Mo.; her maternal grandparents, David and Shari Nakata of Burnsville, Minn., and Carla Nakata and Lee McBee of Lawrence; her paternal great-grandparents, James and Dixie Fowler of Lebanon, Mo.; her maternal great-grandparents, Betty Lou Nakata of Leavenworth and Mary Elizabeth Hamilton of Texarkana, Texas; her uncles, David Gregory Nakata of Kansas City, Mo., Terry Jo Fowler of Oak Grove, Mo., and Jamie Scott (Cherie) Fowler of Platte City, Mo.; her great-aunt, Kathy Hiatt; her great-uncle, Michael (Dee) Nakata; her great-aunt, Janine Hamilton; her cousins, Rachael Hamilton, Shawn A. Hiatt, Tasha (Tommie) Dawson, Shawn M. Hiatt and Amber Dawson.

She was preceded in death by her great-grandfathers, George Nakata and Carl Hamilton.

Lecy was beloved by all in her presence, and she will be greatly missed by all.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, July 16, 2006, at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

A celebration of life will be at 11 a.m. Monday, July 17, 2006, at the First United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the Mount Muncie Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to Synergy Services, 400 E. Sixth St., Parkville, MO 64152, or the First United Methodist Church, 422 Chestnut, Leavenworth, KS 66048.

Margaret A. Gabel, 98, Tonganoxie, Kansas passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2006 at Providence Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas.

Margaret was born February 5, 1908 in Muncie, Kansas the daughter of Nicholas R. and Emma (Budy) Gabel. Margaret was a homemaker and member of the Wallula Christian Church in Lansing, KS.

She is survived by 1 sister Julie Bergman and her sister-in-law Muriel Gabel.

Visitation will be held at 9:30am Friday, December 8, 2006 at the Wallula Christian Church, Lansing, KS with funeral service at 10 am Friday at the church.

Burial will be in the St. Patrick Cemetery, Kansas City, KS.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Wallula Christian Church.

Carroll Cleo Garvin, 91, died Tuesday, November 28, 2006 after a brief battle with cancer. Carroll was born July 4, 1915 in Winston, MO the son of Samuel Clifton Garvin and Lena M (Black) Ellis Garvin. He grew up on the family farm near Winston. He was a veteran of WWII, having served in the United States Navy. He liven in Leavenworth for more than 30 years. Mr Garvin manufactured the poppies for Veterans Day at the VA Medical Center in Leavenworth. His dedication to the project was featured in a newspaper article.

He married Mildred Alexander of Leavenworth who preceded him in death in 1984. He was also preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Clyde J Garvin; his sisters, Mary Margaret Garvin and Catherine Garvin; a half-sister, Opal (Ellis) Cromwell.

Survivors include his step-daughter, Carmen Kiphuth of Erhard, Minn; and cousins, nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held at 10am Friday, December 1, 2006 at the Leavenworth National Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the charity of choice.

Kenneth Ray Goard Jr., 28, Kansas City, Mo., passed away on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006, at his home.

He was born on April 19, 1977, in Danville, Va., the son of Kenneth Ray Goard Sr. and Natalie Ann Davis-Goard.

He is survived by his father, Kenneth Ray Goard Sr.; his wife, Glenda; his mother, Natalie Ann Davis-Goard; and his sisters, Kenya Antoinette Goard, Keisha Janell Goard and LaVordon Renee Dye.

He was a mortgage consultant. He also was a member of the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Temple, Texas, and Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity.

A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18 at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral chapel.

Naomi Ruth Godfrey, 89, Leavenworth, KS passed away Thursday, May 4, 2006 at Country Care on Broadway, Leavenworth, KS.

Naomi was born December 15, 1916 in Lacompton, KS the daughter of Albert Earl and Leora Marie (Raines) Brown.

She married Lynnford Nathan Godfrey, he preceded her in death on January 18, 2005. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Sara Lu Godfrey in 1936.

She was a seamstress, she owned and operated her own shop. She made Raggie Anne and Andy Dolls and costumes for school plays.

She worked as a Surgical Technician for Cushing Memorial Hospital. She was retired.

She is survived by four sons: Lynnford Ray Godfrey, Paul Nathan Godfrey, Edward Earl Godfrey and Joseph Allen Godfrey. 16 Grandchildren. Numerous Great Grandchildren and 3 Great Great Grandchildren. 2 sister-inlaws, Betty Hakes and Juanita Hawkinson.

Friends may call after 2pm Sunday, May 7, 2006 at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Visitation with family present will be held from 4-6pm Sunday, May 7, 2006 at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 531 Shawnee St., Leavenworth, KS. Funeral service will be held at 10am Monday, May 8, 2006 at the Davis Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Ed Mease will officiate. Burial will follow in the Bethel Cemetery, Leavenworth County, KS.

Naomi will be sadly missed by her family and friends.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Bethel Cemetery in care of the Geisen Family.

William Howard Gooch, 90, Leavenworth, KS made his transition to glory on May 31, 2006 at his home after a long illness. He was born on July 24, 1915 in Humboldt, Tennessee to Clarence and Bessie (Thomas) Gooch.

He attended the public schools in Tennessee. He came to Leavenworth, KS in 1947 with his wife, Ira Lee and four children, George, William, James and Wilma. Two more children were added to this union here in Kansas, Mildred and Wesley.

Williams was gainfully employed with the Veterans Administration Center, Leavenworth, KS for approximately 30 years.

He is survived by a son, William T. Gooch, San Diego, CA; two daughters: Wilma (Owen) Hildebrandt and Mildred (John) Walker, both of Leavenworth, KS; two sisters: Carrie Bell Beard and Lucille Price, Chicago, IL; one brother, Huston Gooch, Humboldt, TN; a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Bessie Gooch, sister Lillian Gooch, three sons: George, James and Wesley Gooch; three grandchildren: John Walker Jr., Angela Walker and James Gooch, Jr.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 am to 12 Noon Tuesday, June 6, 2006 at the Independence Baptist Church at 6th and Pottawatomie Street, Leavenworth, KS. Funeral service will be held at 12 Noon Tuesday, June 6, 2006 at the church.

Burial will follow in the Sunset Memory Gardens Cemetery.

US Army Retired Master Sgt, John W. Goracke, 72 Leavenworth passed away Friday, January 6 at the Eisenhower VA Medical Center.

John was born on August 23, 1933 in Kansas City, KS the son of George W. Goracke and Nellie Love Goracke.

On April 7, 1951 in Greenville, IL he married Beth L. Houseworth. They were married 54 1/2 years. She survives him. He is also survived by his daughter, Joan Goracke of Texas; son Marvin L. Goracke of Leavenworth; one grand daughter, Sara; one great granddaughter, Justice; 6 half-brothers and 6-half sister.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Melvin Ray Goracke.

While in the service he served in Germany, Japan and Korea. John retired from the US Army on December 22, 1970 serving 20 years. Following his military career he taught school from 1970 to 1978 in Indiana. From September 1974 to October October 1988 he worked at the USP Leavenworth. He was a paralegal.

He was a member of the Sacred Heart Church, Leavenworth; a life member of the American Legion and a member of the disabled American Veterans.

John was a great gardner, liked camping, a fantastic and volunteered at both Hillcrest Manor and the Medicalodge.

He and Beth liked to travel and went to every state except Maine.

Visitation will be from 6-8pm Wednesday, January 11, 2006 at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Burial will be at 10am Thursday, January 12, 2006 at the Sacred Heart Church. The Rev. Phillip Wikelbouer will officiate. Burial will be in the Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be given to L.A.W.S. or Saint Vincent's Clinic.

Virginia McKay"Ginny" Johnson passed away on December 22, 2006 in Salina, KS after a brief illness. She was 72 years young. She was born Virginia McKay on April 3, 1934 in Faulkton, South Dakota to Mr. and Mrs. A. M. McKay of Orient, South Dakota. The oldest of three children she attended public school in Orient before graduating from Miller High School, Miller, South Dakota, and the University of South Dakota in Vermillion, South Dakota. On August 8, 1955 she married James C Johnson of Miller, SD. For the next 24 years, Ginny was the typical Army wife, living in and raising her family in Kentucky, Colorado, Alabama, Texas, Germany, Virginia, South Dakota and Kansas. Upon moving to Leavenworth in 1975, Ginny became involved in multiple community activities, including helping out with the Fort Leavenworth Swim Club, of which her daughters were members. For several years she was the manager of the Ft. Leavenworth Thrift Shop. In December 1985, Ginny opened her own store, Ginny's Antiques in downtown Leavenworth. She was an ardent member and supporter of the Leavenworth Historical Society and for many years helped organize and orchestrate Carroll Mansion fund-raisers such as the Christmas Vintage Homes Tours and the Spring Herb Markets. She as a member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority, P.E.O Chapter EO, Preservation Alliance of Leavenworth, Master Gardners, Vintage Homes Society and the Leavenworth County Historical Society. She served at various times on numerous local boards and committees, generously giving her time to those activities she whole-heartedly supported.

She is survived by her husband of 51 years, James, a son, Brian W Johnson and wife Cheri of Prairieville, Louisiana, and two daughters, Veronica L (Johnson) Norris and husband Kevin of Salina, Kansas and Jill L Johnson of Moscow, Idaho; five granddaughters and two grandsons, and a sister, Judith McKay Dixon of Miranda, SD, as well as many loving cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, A.M. and Helen McKay, and her brother, George McKay.

Ginny's great joys were her family, her friends, her home and her garden. Her favorite expression was 'wonderful, wonderful'- a phrase that best describes her in the minds of her family and many close friends. She is sorely missed. Visitation will be Thursday, December 28 from 6-8pm at the Davis Funeral Chapel. A memorial service will be held at 10am Saturday, December 30 at the Main Post Chapel, Fort Leavenworth, KS and interment will be at the Leavenworth National Cemetery. Donations may be made in her name to the Leavenworth County Historical Society.

Henry V. Luevane, 78, Leavenworth, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2006 at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.

Henry was born on May 31, 1927 at Fort Leavenworth as the son of Jesse Luevane and Josephine Schwanz Luevane.

Henry graduated from Immaculata High School on June 2, 1944. He entered the United States Navy on January 31, 1945 and was discharged on March 26, 1948. He served in the Pacific and was stationed near Guam on the USS Columbus and the USS Iowa. Following his service to the military he returned to the area and attended a trade school before he worked as a clerk for several trucking firms in Kansas City and Denver areas.

On January 2, 1951 he started working at the US Disciplinary Barracks at Fort Leavenworth. He worked there until he retired on November 25, 1977. He was a clerk and transcriber.

He was a Catholic and attended St. Joseph Catholic Church in Leavenworth.

He was well known for always helping his relatives, neighbors and friends.

He is survived by two brothers: Sanford Luevane of Omaha, NE and James Luevane of Leavenworth; and three sisters: Esther Christensen of Orlando, FL; Lucille Atchison of Leavenworth and Marion Todd of Santa Barbara, CA.

Visitation will be from 9-10:30am Monday, January 9 at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Graveside service will be at 11 am Monday at the Leavenworth National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to L.A.W.S. in care of the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Katherine M Malec, 80, Leavenworth, KS passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2006 at St Joseph Hospital, Leavenworth, KS.

She was born August 21, 1926 in Leavenworth, KS the daughter of Ernest L. and Edna M (Balli) Conley.

She married Frank J Malec, he preceded her in death in 1989.

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

She is survived by one daughter, Dixie Waters, Shawnee, KS.

Five sons, Frank J Malec, Kansas City, KS; Larry D Malec, Linwood, KS; Gary G Malec, Bonner Springs, KS; Craig S Malec and Jason C Malec both of Kansas City, KS.

Fourteen Grandchildren and eight Great Grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 8:30am Tuesday, January 2, 2007 at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 531 Shawnee Street, Leavenworth, Kansas. Funeral service will begin at 10am Tuesday at the funeral chapel. The Rev. Joseph D Biscoe will officiate. Burial will follow in the Leavenworth National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, Juvenile Diabetes or Multiple Sclerosis.

Angela Emily Marines, 76, Leavenworth, KS passed away Thursday, April 27, 2006 at her home. She was born November 26, 1929 in Czechoslovakia. She was married to CSM (Retired) Jimmy Donald Marines. They were married on May 30, 1958, he preceded her in death on February 25, 2001.

Angela was a Catholic and a Homemaker.

She is survived by her daughter, Angela Elaine Phillips and husband Bennie Phillips II.

5 Grandchildren, Eric Waller, Marc Waller and Alaina Waller, Garret Phillips and Cooper Phillips.

Visitation will be held from 6-8pm Monday at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 531 Shawnee Street, Leavenworth, KS. Funeral Service will be held 10am Tuesday at the funeral chapel. Chaplain Jack Divine will officiate.

Burial will follow in the Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery, Fort Leavenworth, KS.

Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society.

Ruby "Granny" Mayberry, 85, Easton, Kansas passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at her home after a brief illness.

She was born July 11 1921 at Adams, KS the daughter of Joseph and Florence Raida.

On November 4, 1942 she married O.C. (Jack) Mayberry. He survives her at the home.

She is also survived by her daughter and son in law, Janis and Jack Hutchens, Leavenworth, KS; 4 grandchildren: Matt Hutchens of Leavenworth, KS; Michelle and Mike Owens; Mike and Sharon (Temple) Hutchens and Marcus and Amy Hutchens, all of Easton, KS; 7 great grandchildren, Mikey and Cheyenne Owens, Tyler Derick and Steven Hutchens and Katelyn and Alyssa Hutchens. One sister, Slyvia Miller, one brother, Marlin Raida, one half sister, Helen Lewis and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers, 1 sister and her son Gary Mayberry in 2004.

Ruby had been employed at Easton Nursing Home and the Leavenworth County Infirmary, retiring in 1986 as their activity director.

Visitation will be from 6-8 Thursday (8-31-06) at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Funeral service will be held at 2 on Friday (9-1-06) at the funeral chapel. Burial will follow in the Easton Cemetery, Easton, KS. Memorial contributions may be given to the Easton Methodist Church or St. Lawrence Catholic Church, both of Easton, KS.

Helen Marguerite McCarthy, 93, a resident of Twin Oaks Retirement Community in Lansing, passed away on Feb. 5, 2006.

Helen was a life-long resident of Lansing. She was a graduate of Lansing High School and a member of the Lansing United Methodist Church and Lansing Historical Society.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas J. McCarthy; her son, Thomas Jr.; her parents; her five brothers; and one sister.

Helen is survived by a daughter, Marguerite Hilscher; a son-in-law, Charles Hilscher; a granddaughter, Pam McCarthy-Kern (David); a grandson, Brian McCarthy; and a great-grandson, Rhys McCarthy-Kern.

She was the city treasurer for Lansing in the early 1960s. From 1963 to 1965, she was the bookkeeper for Long Bell Lumber in Lansing; from 1965 to 1966 she worked as the city clerk in Lansing; and from 1966 to 1976 she worked as a bookkeeper for Lansing Lumber in Lansing.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2006, at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 531 Shawnee St. in Leavenworth.

Services celebrating her life will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, 2006, at the Lansing United Methodist Church in Lansing. The Rev. Gary Harms will officiate. Burial will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery.

The family suggests memorials to the Lansing United Methodist Church or the Lansing Historical Society.

A. W. "Gesine' McCormack died September 13, 2006 at Medicalodge of Leavenworth. She was 106.

Mrs. McCormack was born January 13, 1900 in Leavenworth, the daughter of Abraham and Gesine Hashagen Walker.

She was a member of the First Christian Church and a member of Graham Chapter No. 395, Order of the Eastern Star for over 75 years.

Mrs. McCormack married William Ross McCormack on August 10, 1935. He preceded her in death in 1956.

She was also preceded in death by three brothers: Abraham G. Walker, August A. Walker and Carl H. Walker and one sister, Otille Walker-Lindsay.

She is survived by 12 nieces and nephews.

Funeral service with Eastern Star Service will be held 9:30 am Saturday, September 16, 2006 at the Davis Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Jerry Muncy will officiate. Burial will follow at Mt. Muncie Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8pm Friday, September 15 at the funeral chapel.

Memorial contributions may be given to the First Christian Church.

Dr. William (Bill) Charles McKim, Leavenworth, KS passed away Saturday, June 3, 2006 at his home. Dr. McKim was born in Pratt, Kansas, June 24, 1947 the son of John Barney and Lottie Smart McKim.

He grew up in Pratt and Moscow, Kansas. After graduating from Moscow High School in 1965 he attended the University of Kansas. In 1971 he earned a B.S. from the University of Houston in Houston, TX and in 1973 earned a Doctorate of Optometry from the University of Houston.

Dr. McKim practiced optometry in Leavenworth since 1973 when he joined a local practice. His hobbies included reading, antiques, architecture and wood working.

Survivors are his children: Wm. Craig McKim, Lawrence, KS; Susan Anne McKim Clauser and son-in-law Chad, Kansas City; brother John B. McKim and sister-in-law Katie McKim, Great Bend, KS and also nieces.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 7, 2006 from 10-11am at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Funeral service will be held at 11 am Wednesday at the funeral chapel. Dr. Randall A. Terrill will officiate. Burial will follow in the Mt. Muncie Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to the Leavenworth Public Library.

Hilda Henrietta Meyer, 89, Platte City, Mo., passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2006, at Hillview Nursing Center in Platte City.

Hilda was born on Sept. 1, 1916, in East Leavenworth, Mo. She was the daughter of Fred and Clara Niemann Lutte.

She was a life-long member of St. John’s Lutheran Church and a member of St. John’s Ladies Aid.

She was a homemaker and farmed with her husband in Platte City.

Later, she worked as cafeteria supervisor and head cook for the Platte County School District from 1957 to 1978.

Hilda married Otto Meyer on Oct. 23, 1937, in Leavenworth. He passed away on April 17, 1992.

Hilda was also preceded in death by her parents and her eight sisters and brothers, Anna Lutte, Bertha Kisker, Henry Lutte, Edward Lutte, Martin Lutte, Herbert Lutte, Alma Kisker and Clara Crockett.

She is survived by her children, Richard Meyer of Farley, Mo., and Shirley Miller and husband Ken of Lake Waukomis, Mo.; three grandchildren, Lori Koch and husband Steve of Lake Waukomis, Diane Strack and husband Rick of Excelsior Springs and Mark Meyer and wife Robyn of Kansas City, Mo.; and five great-grandchildren, Jared and Jodi Meyer, Tyler and Cassi Koch and Sydney Strack.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 30, 2006, at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 531 Shawnee St. in Leavenworth.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, March 31, 2006, at the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Farley. Burial will follow in the Platte City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in memory of Hilda to the St. John’s Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 117, Farley, MO 64028, or the American Cancer Society.

Jacob M. "Smugs" "Drag" Moppin, 86, Leavenworth, Kansas passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2006.

Jacob was born June 18, 1920 in Platte co., MO the son of Jess and Eva (Merritt) Moppin.

On June 5, 1950 in Leavenworth, KS he married Martha E. Matzeder. She survives him.

He is also survived by his grandchildren, Joe, Jeff and John Minoglio; his sister, Geraldine Sacks; Nieces and Nephews; Great Granddaughter, Alyssa Lee and extended family, Vic and Teresa Minogliio, Bonnie Yantze, Michelle and Mina.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, deborah Minoglio, June 5, 1993 and his brothers Carl, Arthur, Murray, James, Earl, Matthew and Ralph Moppin; his sister, Pearl Garner.

Jacob served in the United States Army Medical Corp during WWII for 4 years.

He worked for Missouri Valley Ship yard, later for the Lansing Correctional Facility, retiring from there. After his retirement he worked for Howard Wilson School.

He was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church and served as Trustee for many years. Life member of the V.F.W. and member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #55. He volunteered at St. John Hospital.

Visitation will be held from 6-8pm Thursday, December 14, 2006 at the Davis Funeral Chapel - 531 Shawnee St - Leavenworth, KS. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 am Friday December 15, 2006 at Trinity United Methodist Church - 6th and Osage - Leavenworth, KS. Burial in the Mt. Muncie Cemetery. Contributions may be given to the Trinity United Methodist Church.

Patricia Lou (Edmonds) Needham, 76, Leavenworth, Kan., passed away Friday, March 17, 2006, at home. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, 2006, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Seventh and Seneca streets, Leavenworth, Kan., with burial at Mount Muncie Cemetery, Lansing, Kan. The Rev. Michael Munro will officiate. Following the burial, the family will receive friends at St. Paul’s Parish Hall. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Leavenworth Assistance Center, 426 Miami St., Leavenworth, KS 66048 or to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.

Patricia or “Pat” as she was known to countless friends, was born March 13, 1930, in Lansing, Kan., to Irene (Patterson) and Rupert R. Edmonds of McLouth, Kan. She graduated from Lansing High School in 1947, and attended Kansas City Business College. On Sept. 23, 1955, Patricia married Robert E. Needham and was blessed with more than 50 years of love and companionship until his death in February of this year.

She was preceded in death by her parents and beloved niece, Dr. Jane Carolan. Pat leaves two sons and their families: Jeffrey R. Needham and wife Cristie of Olathe, Kan., and their children, Kindel (Needham) Baxter and husband Josh of Mission, Kan., and Jeffrey C. Needham; Daniel R. Needham and wife Mary of Kansas City, Mo., and their children, Katherine and Michael. Patricia also leaves her sister Janice (Edmonds) Carolan and husband Walter of Mission Hills, Kan.; Brother-in-law Harold V. Needham and wife Marilyn of Osage Beach, Mo.; and sister-in-law Mary Ann Needham, Tonganoxie, Kan.

“Aunt Pat” was a lot of fun, and a good pal and well loved by her nieces and nephews.

Pat had a long and distinguished career as a medical secretary and accounting clerk, working for 19 years at Cushing Hospital and eight years at Physicians Clinic, Leavenworth, but most of her friends will remember her exhausting volunteer schedule serving in a variety of capacities at her church home St. Paul’s Episcopal, the Leavenworth Assistance Center, and Leavenworth County Master Gardeners, just to name a very few.

She had the enviable gift of hospitality, forever bringing people together to meet a new friend or neighbor, graciously sharing a seedling or cutting from her lovingly tended garden, or to share one of her delightful and extremely well thought-out meals. She loved to sew and to cook and had the personal histories of all of her recipes ready at-hand to share with any who were interested.

Pat had a lifelong passion for reading fueled by the discovery of the public library as a child living in California during the Depression.

She was a devoted KU Jayhawks fan, following them with almost as much enthusiasm as she followed the accomplishments of her children and grandchildren. Pat was a most loyal and thoughtful friend.

Her sharp wit, giving nature, and beautifully expressive sense of language carved out a special place in the hearts of all who knew her.

Dorothy B. Norquay, 86, of Kansas City,Ks., Passed away Tuesday, Dec.19, 2006, at Shawnee Mission Medical Center in Shawnee, with Art holding her hand after a seven year battle with cancer. Dorothy was born to Delbert and Martha Coe in Oak Mills, Ks. She attended and graduated from Sacks School. She worked for Gould National Batteries for 10 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, David Cabbi,who died on Christmas Eve, Dec.24,1959; three brothers; and four sisters.

In 1960, she met and married Art Norquay.She was a Homemaker for 46 years. she is survived by her husband, Art of the home; a brother, Ernest and (Judy) Coe of Johnson, Neb.;a sister, Esther and (John) Gallup of Edwards, Mo.; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, Dec.22,2006, at Davis Funeral Chapel, 531 Shawnee St. in Leavenworth. A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec.28,2006, at the Branscomb Cemetery in Leavenworth County.

James A. "Jim" Norwood, Leavenworth, 44, passed away July 9, 2006.

Jim was born April 26, 1962 the son of Kenneth E. and Mary A. Karlin Norwood.

On February 11, 1981 he married Lori A. Foster. She survives at the home.

He was a member of St. Casimir church. He was an environmental specialist for the U.S. Army. He enjoyed family, fishing, NASCAR, hotrods and restoring antique cars.

Other survivors include his daughter: Jessica A Norwood and son-in-law Mike Frederick; son, Evan J. Norwood; parents: Kenneth E and Mary A Norwood; 4 brothers: Randy E (Kim), David W (Lori), Joe L. (Laura) and Rodney P (Kathy) Norwood; 2 sisters: Jan C. (Don) Zoellner and Carrol L. Winnicki; Father and Mother in Law Larry and Tegwin Ann Foster; Brother in law Jamie Foster; Several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his brother in law Johnny Winnicki.

Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 am Thursday, July 13, 2006 at the St. Casimir church. Father Michael Stubbs will officiate. Visitation will be held from 5pm to 8pm Wednesday, July 12 at the Davis Funeral Chapel with a rosary at 6:30 pm. Burial will follow in the Mount Muncie Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Leavenworth Cruisers Scholarship Fund or St. Casimir Church.

Waneta Louise (Lee) O’Brian, born Sept. 5, 1931, in Ethel, Mo., died March 10, 2006, in Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. O’Brian had been in failing health since December. Waneta was the youngest of six children born to Herman M. Lee and Eva E. (Cooper) Lee. After graduation from Ethel High School in 1949, she worked as a nurse at the Brookfield Hospital in Brookfield, Mo. It was there she met Donald O’Brian, and they were married Feb. 25, 1951. They lived near Brookfield when their first child Deanna was born. They moved to St. Joseph, Mo., where their son David was born. The family moved to Leavenworth, Kan., in December, 1959, and their third child, Donna, was born in Leavenworth.

Mrs. O’Brian was very active in school activities and was PTA president for one term at North Broadway. She then worked at North Broadway as a secretary from 1973 to 1988, when she retired. She was a long-time member of the Leavenworth Church of Christ and a member of the Retired Teachers Association. Her favorite pastimes were counted cross-stitch, enjoying college basketball and professional football on TV, and she loved to visit her hometown of Ethel, Mo., especially for family reunions.

Mrs. O’Brian moved to Mission, Kan., in December, 2003, and lived at Mission Springs Assisted Living. She was predeceased by her father in 1985; her mother in 1992; her husband Don in 1991; and her sister Wava in 1999.

She is survived by her children, Deanna Prater and her husband Alan, Prairie Village, Kan., David O’Brian and his wife Kelly, Allen, Texas, and Donna Holmes and her husband John, Anthem, Ariz.; two granddaughters, Jennifer Catron, Malvern, Ariz., and Monica Holmes, Anthem, Ariz; four brothers, Winford Lee, Nixa, Mo., Wilmer Lee, Wesley Lee and Warren “Jack” Lee, all of Ethel, Mo.; cousin John Lee, San Diego, cousin Earl Benham, Phoenix; and nieces and nephews. Waneta will be sorely missed by her family and many friends.

The family will receive visitors at the Davis Funeral Chapel from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 13, 2006. Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 14, 2006, at the funeral chapel. Burial will follow at the Leavenworth National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Christian Family Services of Overland Park, Kan., 10500 Barkley, Overland Park, KS 66210.

Darlene Laverne Parr, 81, Leavenworth, Kansas passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2006 at Cushing Memorial Hospital, Leavenworth.

She was born October 14, 1924 at Kickapoo, KS the daughter of Clyde Lee Logan and Dora Matilda Flint Logan. She married Vincent Herbert Parr, her preceded her in death in 1991.

She is survived by her children, Pat Hundley (Spike); Vincent "Herb" Par (Roberta); Jane Metz (John) and Doreen Lewis (Ross). Eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Brothers Bob Logan and Don Logan. Sister, Carol Mull.

Darlene was a Methodist and a homemaker. She enjoyed cooking and crafts. Her whole life was her family.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8pm Friday, March 31, 2006 at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 531 Shawnee Street, Leavenworth, KS. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, April 1, 2006 at the funeral chapel. Chaplain Craig Scheidecker will officiate. Burial will be in the Kickapoo Cemetery, Leavenworth, County, Kansas. Memorial contributions may be given to the Kickapoo Cemetery.

Frances L. Patterson, 62, Leavenworth, KS passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2006 at Providence Medical Center, Kansas City, KS.

Frances was born March 2, 1944 in Lawrence, KS the daughter of Lawrence Francis Cavaner and Dorothy Ethel Fitch Cavaner.

She married Larry Patterson on December 6, 1960 at Jarbalo Methodist Church. He survives her. She is also survived by two sons, Gary Patterson (Kay) and Jim Patterson (Jami); daughter, Melisa Patterson; her mother Dorothy Ethel Cavaner; two sisters: Louise Hill and Gladys Price (Don); Grandchildren: Kyle, Rachael, Krystal, Katherine and Wayne and Great Grandchild, Victoria.

Frances worked at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, Leavenworth as a secretary, later worked for several years as a Realtor for Coldwell Banker Reilly and Sons, Leavenworth. She was co owner and manager of Patterson Homes.

Frances was past president of the Leavenworth Area Landlords Association. Most of all she enjoyed her family and their family home at the lake.

Visitation will be held from 6-8pm Thursday, July 6, 2006 at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Funeral service will be held 10:00 am Friday July 7, 2006 at the Funeral Chapel. Chaplain Jack Divine will officiate. Burial will follow in the Sunset Memory Gardens Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to American Heart Association.

Arthur V. Peterson, Jr., 82, Leavenworth, KS passed away Sunday, June 11, 2006 at his home. He was born March 4, 1924 in Nevada, MO the son of Arthur V. Peterson, Sr and Lana Samuels Peterson.

On August 7, 1976 at Kansas City, KS he married Jaymme L. White. She survives at the home.

He is also survived by his children, Lana Hottel (Bill); David Peterson (Barbara); Susan Lambert (Jim); and Jeffrey Peterson.

11 Grandchildren and 11 Great Grandchildren

He was preceded in death by his parents, step daughter - Kathy Peterson, step sons - Dail Davenport and Charles Davenport and Grandaughter, Sarah Peterson.

Arthur was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, he loved his church and enjoyed being an Elder of the church.

He worked for Anchor Savings and Loan for 35 years, retiring Senior Vice President.

He was a member of the Kansas City, KS Lions Club.

He was very active with the School of the Blind in Kansas City, KS and with their Boy Scouts and Football Team.

He helped organize the Wyandotte County Sports Association.

Visitation will be held 6-8pm Tuesday, June 13, 2006 at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 2101 10th Avenue, Leavenworth, KS. Funeral service will be held at 10am Wednesday at the church.

The Rev. Damian Snyder will officiate. Burial will follow in the Chapel Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, KS.

Memorial contributions may be given to Trinity Lutheran Church or Southern Care Hospice, 1440 Wakarusa Drive, Suite 900, Lawrence, KS 66049.

Roy Earl Ruch Sr, 81, Leavenworth, died May 31, 2006 at his home.

He was born on November 20, 1924 in Falls City, Nebraska, the son of Gustave Frank Ruch and Maudie Opal Honea Ruch. On October 2, 1948, in Leavenworth, he married Margie Louise Werner. She preceded him in death on March 6, 1996.

Rob worked for the city of Lincoln, NE. After coming to Leavenworth, he worked for the Leavenworth Street Department; he later worked for Leavenworth Auto Parts, where he was the supervisor, and then later for Wal-Mart.

He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

He is survived by three daughters: Kathy Bowman, Lansing; Donna Marie Ahrndt, Leavenworth; and Barbara Joann Richter, Easton; three sons: Roy E Ruch Jr., Espanola, N.M.; Frank G Ruch, Leavenworth and Charles E. Ruch, Janesville, Wis; one brother: Donald L Ruch, alto NM; 17 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Sharon Kay Grady; two brothers, Robert Eugene and Frank Gust Ruch; two sisters: Hazel Bernice Bethke and Rosa Evelyn Burns; and one great-grandchild, Jessica Lee Wisdom.

Funeral services will be at 10 am Tuesday, June 6, 2006 at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Chaplain Sam Sanford will officiate. Burial will be in the Mount Muncie Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 pm Monday, June 5, 2006 at the funeral chapel.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Roy E. Ruch Sr. Family.

Sean Patrick Ryan, 20, Lansing, KS passed away Saturday, April 8, 2006 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Sean was born April 18, 1985 in Yoksuka Naval Hospital, Japan, the son of Thomas P. Ryan and Debra Joyce Balensuela Ryan.

Sean was currently a student at Johnson County Community College, he worked was a Sous Chef at Dean and Deluca's and also for the American Eagle Clothing Store. Sean was an eclectic lover of film, literature and music. He connected with so many people in so many ways with his humor, patience and selfless ways.

Sean is survived by his parents, Tom and Debbie Ryan of Lansing, KS.

His sister, Jennifer (Ryan) Hill and husband Adam Hill.

Maternal Grandparents, Elias and Frances Balensuela.

Paternal Grandparent, Thomas P. Ryan.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Sarah Ryan.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8pm Wednesday, April 12, 2006 at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 531 Shawnee Street, Leavenworth, KS 66048.

Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, April 13, 2006 at 11:00 am in the St. Francis de Sales Church, 900 Ida Street, Lansing, KS 66043.

Father Mike Stubbs will officiate.

Burial will follow in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

The family wishes to establish a scholarship trust in Sean's name at the University of Kansas Film Department. The Sean Ryan Film Scholarship.

Donation may also be given to the William E. and Mary E. Fingland Nursing Scholarship at the University of Missouri, Columbia.

Kerri Ann Schroyer, 32, Gladestone, MO passed away Thursday, June 8, 2006 in Gladestone.

She was born July 27, 1973 in Leavenworth, KS.

Kerri is survived by her son, Brandon J. Schroyer; her parents, Cindy and Phil Urban and Tony M Simpson; her grandparents, Charles and Maxine Martens and Billy and Bonnie Simpson; aunts, uncles and cousins.

Kerri was a member of the First Baptist Church, Leavenworth.

Kerri was a 1991 graduate of Leavenworth High School, and also a graduate of the Barbizon Modeling School. She attended Kansas City Kansas Community College and the University of Kansas.

During her school years she was very involved in sports. She was on the basketball and volleyball teams and ran track. She played softball on the city teams.

Growing up she loved to go to Bible school and church camp and Youth for Christ Camp as a teenager.

Kerri was very friends and always had a smile. She loved everyone.

Kerri always believed in and loved Jesus. He was her Savior from the time she was very young. He gave her to us for a short time and then called her home. She was His.

Visitation will be held Monday, June 12, 2006 at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Funeral service will be at 10am Tuesday, June 13, 2006 at the Davis Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Dr. Randall A. Terrill will officiate. Burial will follow at Sunset Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Brandon J. Schroyer Memorial Fund.

Robert James Semple, 76, Leavenworth, Kan., passed away Thursday, May 4, 2006, at Cushing Memorial Hospital, Leavenworth. Robert was born April 5, 1930, in Warrensburg, Mo., the son of Perry Olin and Anna Alma (Cole) Semple. On Aug. 24, 1958, in Tuscumbia, Mo., he married Betty Nell Starling. She survives him.

He is also survived by his sister, Betty Bodenhamer; his niece, Sandra Zeysing and husband Gary; nephews, Mike Bodenhamer and wife Donna; and Larry Bodenhamer and wife Karen.

He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He served from 1950 to 1954. He was on the U.S.S. Cimarron, a tanker.

Robert was a dedicated teacher for 45 years.

Robert taught at the Belleflower High School in California, the Riverview Gardens High School in St. Louis County, Mo., and Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, Ill.

He came to Leavenworth High School and taught business classes from 1958 to 2003. He retired from teaching in 2003.

Robert and Betty sponsored international officers for 20 years. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday at the First Presbyterian Church, Fourth and Walnut streets, Leavenworth, KS 66048. The Rev. Ron Von Schenkoff will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the First Presbyterian Church, Fourth and Walnut streets, Leavenworth, KS 66048, or Cushing Memorial Hospital, 711 Marshall St., Leavenworth, KS 66048.

The Davis Funeral chapel is in charge of the funeral arrangements

William L. Snodgrass, 76, Lansing, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2006.

Bill was born March 26, 1930 in Hot Springs, AR, the son of Luther and Mary Snodgrass.

He received his bachelors from Arizona State University and masters from Wichita State University. He retired from the US Army after 24 years of service. He served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Bill also retired from the Kansas State Penitentiary after 14 years of service.

In 1961, he married Shige Sakuma in Okinawa. She survives at the home.

Other survivors include five sons: Daniel and Janet Snodgrass, Cleveland; Mike and Sheri Snodgrass, Leavenworth; John and Lisa Snodgrass, Lansing; David and Jeanette Snodgrass, Cleveland; and Richard Snodgrass, Lenexa; three sisters, Loretta, Margie and Betty of Arizona and many nephews and nieces and grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 pm Monday, August 7, 2006 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Funeral services will be at 10 am Tuesday, August 8, 2006 with burial following at the Leavenworth National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to the family in care of the Davis Funeral Chapel.

Robert David Stalder fell asleep in death on December 11, 2006 in St. John Hospital, Springfield, MO after a long battle with heart disease.

Robert was born September 22, 1931 at Edgerton Junction, MO to Robert Arthur and Rosa Mae Jobe Stalder the only son and eldest of two children.

He grew up in the Edgerton, Dearborn area, working with his father, caring for the crops.

He graduated from Dearborn High School in 1950. He played the trombone and played basketball like he was six feet tall. He attended S.W. Missouri Junior College in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Robert was drafted into the Army and then Airforce during the Korean conflict. He traveled the world from Iceland to Panama, the Phillipenes to Korea and the Azores, Monagua, Nicaragua, Germany, England, France to Labrador. Because he was single he was able to spend extended time on these missions. He became a professional aircraft mechanic and he was never bothered when pilots and other mechanics called him for that knowledge. These calls came long after his tenure with the government.

The last was a call from a General in Brazil who would not fly until Robert signed off on his plane. That man had not spoken to Robert for 20 years.

Robert loved to fly. He felt it was one of his great accomplishments in life but in later years it fell into place. He took every class, every opportunity to learn to fly. Along the way he became an aircraft mechanic who was often chosen to fly with the planes around the world.

He received his ASMEL Commercial pilots license and he always said “I’d rather be flying” It was a life long love. He held his A&P license and practiced his expertise for more than 40 years.

He was also a certified ASE auto mechanic. Wherever Robert went someone needed something fixed and he did it.

He put his feet on the ground in the early 70’s when he made two life altering decisions. The first was he studied the bible and dedicated his life to the Grand Creator as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He served faithfully until his death.

His second decision was to end his long single life and marry. He married Mary L. Mulvaney on February 17, 1973. They would celebrate their 34th anniversary February 17, 2007.

Robert served the Leavenworth congregation as an elder until the early 90’s when he moved to Springfield, MO Eastern Hills congregation. These are small words but he accepted them in a large way. He always verbalized that he knew God lived when he gave talks because as his English teacher would affirm he would not give any speech or recitation in from of anyone.

He was always available for the fatherless boy or girl and he held the animal creation in awe. Two qualities that seemed so natural for him.

He worked for Collard Chevolet for 8 years while doing air craft maintenance and annual air craft checks. Since he loved doing it he forgot it was a second job.

Finally he worked for Global Air in Kansas City and then Central Aviation at the old Municipal Airport in K.C. from where he retired. They registered a plane with the FFA with tail #922 BS, Roberts date of birth and initials. That plane still flies and can be seen landing in Springfield from time to time.

Roberts parents preceded him in death; his great granddaughter Abigail Nicole Loyd, his brother in law Jerry Buchanan, his brothers in law Charles and Roy Mulvaney and his father in law Elmer N. Mulvaney.

Robert is survived by his wife Mary L. Stalder, Springfield, MO; his sister Georgetta Buchanan, niece Tammy Buchanan, nephew Eric Buchanan all of Smithville; mother in law Ethel Mulvaney, sister in law Patricia (Ed) Bowers of KC, MO brother in law James Mulvaney (Sharon) Florida and John Mulvaney (Kim), North Carolina.

Robert leaves five daughters; Robin Wilkinson, Royce Horton (Maurice), Springfield, MO; Renee Aguilar and Rosalee Knight, Anchorage, AK, Sari Tierney (Rich), Mississippi. His grandchildren; Shephelah and Jonathan Loyd, Maryl, Chris & Danny Little, Timothy Aaron Aguilar, Willa, Ed Jr., Chris and Cassandra Knight, MaKayla & Jackson Ford, Maurice Jr., J.J., Robert Taylor and Aries Horton. Robert and Kristen Irby.

Great grandchildren DeShawn, Isiah, Jackson, TJ`harrah, Elise, Adriel, Joshua, Skyler, Josh.

Two more Great grandchildren Nick & DeLaura complete Roberts family as he again has reached out making them his own and enjoyed having children at this time in his life.

Funeral service will be held 10:30 AM Monday, December 18, 2006 at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in the Easton Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Sunday, December 17, 2006 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the funeral chapel.

Memorial contributions may be given the Robert D. Stalder’s Great Grandchildren Memorial fund in care of the Davis Funeral Chapel.

T. Fariss Stolte, 94, McLouth, KS passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2006 at Country Care in Easton, KS. Fariss was born March 27, 1912 in Dover, MO the son of Arthur and Addie Stolte.

He came to Kansas with his parents, when he was 2 years old and lived on the family farm all of his life. He graduated from Jarbalo High School in 1929, attended Emporia Teachers College and St. Mary night school. He taught Leavenworth County Schools for 14 years. He was principle of both Easton and Basehor Grade Schools. He married Lucille Fevurly August 10, 1940. She preceded him in death on October 6, 1983.

He is survived by 1 son, Thomas C Stolte, McLouth, KS and his daughter, karen Stolte, Oklahoma City, OK. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Edna Stolte and one infant sister.

He was a member of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, where he held several offices.

He was a member of Jarbalo Grange No 11 for over 50 years.

Visitation will be held from 6-8pm Friday, December 8, 2006 at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 531 Shawnee Street, Leavenworth. Funeral service will be held 10am Saturday, December 9, 2006 at the Davis Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Phillip Eddins will officiate. Burial will follow in the Mt. Muncie Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to the donor's choice.

James B. Studdard, 98, formerly of Leavenworth, now Denver, Colorado, died Tuesday July 25, 2006 in Denver. He was born May 1, 1908 in Leavenworth, KS the son of J.W. and Minnie Studdard. On June 30, 1940 he married Helen Marie Mayer who preceded him in death March 19, 2001.

He founded Studdard Moving and Storage in 1931. He sold the business in 1974, but continued working there until 1998. In 2000, Jim and Helen moved to Denver to be with their daughters and grandchildren.

Mr. Studdard was a life long member of the Masonic Order of the Abdallah Shrine and Elk's Club.

He is survived by 3 daughters: Sharon Fulton, Suzie Kline and Janet Lassen; 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 9 to 10:30 am at Trinity Lutheran Church on Monday, July 31, 2006 with funeral services to follow at 10:30 am. Final internment will be at Sunset Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to Shriners Hospital for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607. Attention: Office of Development.

Cora F. Swann, 91, Leavenworth, KS passed away Sunday, January 15, 2006 at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, MO.

Cora was born April 22, 1914 in Leavenworth, KS the daughter of James F. Hutchinson and Catherine Rohr Hutchinson.

On April 14, 1942 she married Robert E. "Doc" Swann, Jr. in the Log Cabin Chapel at Notre Dame University. He preceded her in death on April 21, 1999.

Cora is survived by her children: Daughters, Rita M Swann and Barbara J Kersten; and her Son, Robert E Swann Jr and wife Carol all of Leavenworth, KS; her sister, Elizabeth Ketter; Seven Grandchildren and Two Great Grandchildren.

Cora was a registered nurse for 42 years. Early in her career she worked as a private duty nurse and as a contract nurse with the United States Army during WW II. She worked for Cushing Hospital and St. John Hospital. She retired from the Leavenworth VA Medical Center.

Although she brought comfort and hope to many through her nursing career her greatest gift was her unconditional love and support she gave her family. Her faith sustained her.

Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were always a source of joy to her. She was a special Aunt whose nieces and nephews always made a point to visit Aunt Cora.

Cora was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Visitation will be held from 6-8pm, Wednesday, January 18, 2006 at the Davis Funeral Chapel. There will be a Rosary held at 7pm Wednesday at the funeral chapel.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11am Thursday, January 19, 2006 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. David McEvoy will officiate. Burial will follow in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to the St. Joseph Catholic Church or St. Vincent's Clinic.

On November 29, 2006, Mrs. Chieko Miwa Tatley, went to be with the Lord, at the age of 74, departing peacefully in her sleep at the home of her daughter in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.

Originally from Shimosuwa, Nagano, Japan. Mrs. Tatley was the daughter of a Navy Admiral and member of a venerated family of the "mountain nobility" clans. But in 1957, she chose to marry a young US airman, Carrol H. Tatley, and became a naturalized United States citizen in 1965. She shared his military career until Carroll's retirement in 1976, and then shared a very active "retirement" first in Dilworth, Minn and later in Clovis, N.M.

Cheiko and Carroll were married for 48 years, until his death in 2004. Cheiko was the loving mother of three daughters and one son, and the cherished Obachon on nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Over the years, she maintained a close relationship with her family in Japan, where her three brothers (one who preceded her in death) and three sisters live in Nagano Prefecture.

She was also an adopted member of the Leal family of Clovis and worked in the restaurant of Laura Leal for many years. There she provided grand motherly advice and love to countless employees and patrons of the restaurant.

Mrs. Tatley's family will gather over Christmas for a memorial service at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, and later inter her with her husband at Arlington National Cemetery.

She will be sorely missed, but every memory of this wonderful lady will bring joy and comfort to all she touched; she was an angel to so many. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in the name of Chieko Miwa Tatley to the American Cancer Society.

Homer G. Tordoff, 82, Leavenworth, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2006, at Cushing Memorial Hospital, Leavenworth, Kan. Homer was born Sept. 19, 1923, in Lamoni, Iowa, the son of Wilfred David Tordoff and Ida Fisher Tordoff.

He married Amy F. Lambert. She survives him. He is also survived by his son, Brian Gillen Tordoff and wife Yvonne, Jefferson City, Mo.; two grandchildren, Wade Gillen Tordoff, Jefferson City, Mo., and David Michael Tordoff, Nashville; a great-grandchild, Reilly Gyllen Tordoff; two sisters, Lois Wright, Raytown, Mo., and Iola Tordoff, Independence, Mo.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister.

Homer was inducted into the Army in January of 1943. He served during World War II, Korea and Vietnam. After retirement from the Army in 1967, he continued to teach fire control as a civilian until 1973.

He joined the U.S. Foreign Science Technology Center at Charlottesville, Va., as an intelligence analyst. Retiring in 1982, he had 36 years of federal service.

In 1985, he moved to Leavenworth with his wife.

A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 15, 2006, at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 531 Shawnee St., Leavenworth.

Inurnment burial will follow at Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery, Fort Leavenworth, Kan.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Salvation Army.

Albert H. Velghe, 83, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2006, at Country Care of Easton.

Albert was born on Sept. 17, 1922, in Kinney Heights, Kan., the son of Henri and Irma Puype Velghe.

On May 4, 1946, he married Betty J. Bauer, who preceded him in death in 1998.

Albert served as a radar specialist in the 8th Air Force in London during World War II. He was a member of St. Joseph Parish in Shawnee. He worked for Western Auto for 47 years and retired as a vice president.

Survivors include a daughter, Mary K. Dutton of Leavenworth; two sons, Albert H. Velghe Jr. of Wichita and Richard J. Velghe of League City, Texas; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters.

Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, 2006, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. The Rev. Phil Winkelbauer will officiate.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2006, at Davis Funeral Chapel. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Burial will follow in the Resurrection Cemetery, 83rd and Quivera in Lenexa.

Memorial contributions may be given to St. Vincent’s Clinic.

Joseph A. Walkes Jr., 72, Leavenworth, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2006, at Cushing Memorial Hospital in Leavenworth.

Mr. Walkes was born on Nov. 12, 1933, in New York City. His parents were Joseph A. Walkes of the Canal Zone and Unitha Lawrence of St. Lucia, West Indies. His grandfather, Cyril C. Walkes, came from Barbados, West Indies.

He attended schools in New York and graduated from Park College, Parkville, Mo. He served in the United States Army from 1951 until 1973. He then retired and was employed by the U.S. Penitentiary in Leavenworth. Following his retirement from the U.S.P., he was employed at Hoge Barracks on Fort Leavenworth.

Mr. Walkes was extremely active in the Masonic family. He was the founder of the Phylaxis Society, Phyllis Chapter, which is devoted to Prince Hall Masonic research. He was the author of several books on Masonic history. He was a noted lecturer on black history.

He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He and his wife, Jeannette, served two missions for the church, one in Kansas City, Kan., and another in Kansas City, Mo. They also served in the Winter Quarters Nebraska Temple.

He is survived by his wife, Jeannette of Leavenworth; his sons, Michael Joseph of New York, George of North Carolina and Brian and his wife Heidi of Utah; his daughters, Jacqueline and Wenonah of New York; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; his aunt, Elmira Joseph; and many cousins and friends.

Friends may pay their respects from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 9, 2006, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1020 Limit St. in Leavenworth. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, March 10, 2006, at the same location. Interment will follow at the Leavenworth National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Davis Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Nancy Velma Wilson, 64, Leavenworth, KS passed away Monday, January 2, 2006 at St. John Hospital, Leavenworth, KS.

Nancy was born September 3, 1941 in St. Joseph, Missouri the daughter of William Dalbey and Ruth Lane Dalbey.

She was retired from St. John Hospital. She was an avid Chiefs fan.

Nancy was a beloved Mother and a kind and gentle person.

Nancy is survived by two daughters: Jamie and Chris Wainright, Leavenworth and Patty and Hector McAnderson, Miami, Florida; three sons: Mike and Lori Hayes, Lansing, Kansas; Rodney and Kim Hayes, Leavenworth, Kansas and Randy Hayes, Leavenworth, Kansas; two sisters: Lois Lutz, Atchison and Joy May, Texas; one brother: Rodney Dale Dalbey, Atchison; eight grandchildren: Jimmy Wainright, Tyler and Tabitha Hayes, Megan, Nicholas and Ariel McAnderson and Keaton and Quinten Hayes.

Funeral services will be 10am Saturday, January 7, 2006 at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in the Monrovia Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday, January 6, 2006 from 6-8pm at the funeral chapel. Memorial contributions may be given to Hospice of Leavenworth.