2008 Obituaries
November  
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JOHN MICHAEL "MIKE" BRODERICK
John Michael” Mike” Broderick, 53, Leavenworth, KS passed away November 18, 2008 at his home.

He was born December 8, 1954 the son of John L. and Catherine E. Broderick. He is survived by his sister Irene Turner, brother, Pat Broderick, and sister Kathleen Askren. Mike was a well known car salesman in the Leavenworth area for over twenty years.

His Mass will be held at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Plattsburg, MO on Saturday, November 29, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. Lunch will be served at the church hall following the graveside service. The family request in lieu of flowers donations be made to Calvary Cemetery, Plattsburg, MO in care of Tom Broderick, 6841 N. Highway 33, Plattsburg, MO 64477.

MAURITIUS (MAURITZ) MEYER
Our dearly beloved first born son’s life was tragically ended on November 17, 2008 in a car accident. Mauritius was born August 3, 1989 in Pretoria, South Africa and moved to Kansas in 1995. He went to a St. Paul Lutheran School in Leavenworth till 8th grade when his parents moved to Lansing. Mauritz (Mo) graduated from Lansing with Honors in 2008 before enrolling at K-State Biological Engineering.

Apart from being an outstanding scholar, he was also an avid school Varsity tennis and soccer player. After proudly completing his high school career he successfully transitioned to college life making new friends, having lots of fun and advancing his higher education with excellent grades.

One of his proudest achievements was becoming a brother of the Delta Sigma Phil fraternity and proudly living up to the motto “Better Men. Better Lives”. Sadly he left our world for a better place that same weekend he was initiated. Mo, we miss you so much, although we can never understand why, we will always strive to turn our sorrow into a positive force and carry forward the values you embraced. Your loving family.

Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 11 A.M. Friday, November 21, 2008 at the First United Methodist Church, 5th and Chestnut St., Leavenworth, KS. Funeral service will follow at 11 A.M. at the Church. The Rev. Wayne Castle will officiate. Memorial contributions may be given to the Lansing United Methodist Church Building Fund, 107 E. Kay Street, Lansing, KS 66043.

VEDA M. BYBEE
Veda M. Bybee, 95, Leavenworth, KS passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at St. John Hospital, Leavenworth, KS. She was born July 19, 1913 in Corning, KS the daughter of John and Clara Ellen (Ford) Stoldt. She married Clarence E. Bybee in 1943 in Ponca, OK. He preceded her in death on January 20, 1983.

She is survived by her daughter, Ka Del Ketter and husband Robert of Leavenworth, KS. Two grandsons, Robert William Ketter, Jr. and wife Charlene, Leavenworth, KS and Scott A. Ketter, Leavenworth, KS
She was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.

She was retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. and a member of the First Presbyterian Church.

Graveside service will be held 10:00A.M. Saturday , November 22, 2008 at Sunset Memory Gardens Cemetery. The Rev. Ronald Van Schenkhof will officiate. Memorial contributions may be given to the First Presbyterian Church, 407 Walnut St. ,Leavenworth.

ROBERT (BOBBY) ALLEN MOUNT
Robert (Bobby) Allen Mount left us unexpectedly on November 15th 2008 to join his mother and father he dearly missed.

Bobby was born November 20th 1969 in Fort Carson, Co. to Billy E.Mount and Virginia R. (Porter) Mount. Bobby traveled extensively as a child with his military family and came to call Leavenworth, Kansas his home. On August 30th 2003 Bobby married the love of his life Latoya Sue (Allen) Mount at the VA Chapel in Leavenworth, Kansas. Bobby was currently employed as a terminal operator with ITS who contracts with BNSF railroad.

Bobby spent his time devoted to his wife and 2 dogs Tank and Dozer. He enjoyed barbecues, fishing, Taco John's food, watching Family Guy and The Simpson's, but hated to mow the grass. Bobby touched every person he met with an overwhelming kindness. He leaves us with an unfillable void.

Bobby was proceeded in death by his parents and his nephew Randy Glover.

He is survived by his wife and one true love Latoya S. Mount and their dogs Tank and Dozer of the home. Three Brothers, Billy E. Mount Jr. and his wife Mary of Leavenworth, Kansas. Mike W. Mount and his wife Laura of Atchison, Kansas. Timothy A. Mount of Leavenworth, Kansas. Three Sisters, Tina Marcano of Atchison, Kansas. Debbie Walker and her husband Rick of Atchison, Kansas. Donna Swartz of Atchison, Kansas. Numerous neices and nephews and countless friends.

Visitation will be Friday November 21st 2008 at Davis Funeral Chapel from 11:00am to 1:00pm with services directly following. Dinner will be served following services at the Pentecostal Church 1701 5th Avenue Leavenworth, Kansas.

GARIE ROGERS
Garie Rogers 61, passed away on November 10, 2008.

She is survived by her husband, Ronald L. Rogers. Three children Donald Hanzel, Craig Hanzel and Amy Hines. Seven grandchildren, Andrew and Bailey Hanzel, Alexander,Johnathan and Allyson Hanzel and Luke and Claire
Hines. Two sisters Cheryl Sanford and Sherry Coakley.

Mrs. Rogers was a teacher in the Leavenworth area for almost 20 years. She began teaching at Xavier Elementary, St. Joseph Parish and retired from the public school system of Nettie-Ben. She was noted for her
ability to work with the pre-school age she taught. Field trips to the Topeka Zoo, local trips around town and a visit to the Pumpkin Farm in Weston was among her favorites.

She was well known and respected in the community, Loved by her peers and parents and children alike.

There will be a Memorial Mass at Immaculate Conception at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, November 17, 2008. Burial will follow at the Leavenworth National Cemetery. A gathering of family and friends will then take place at the home of Donald Hanzel.

Memorial contributions can be made to Alzheimer’s Association.

ROBERT L. FRAUNDORFER
Robert L. Fraundorfer, 83, Weston, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2008 at his home with Bob, Maureen and family.

Robert was born September 10, 1925 in Kansas City, KS the son of John and Minnie Fraundorfer. He is survived by 11 children Bill, Linda, Robert, Randy, Paula, Margaret, Phyllis, Michael, Laura, Donna and Dee Dee.
3 sisters Margaret, Ruth and Bertha 29 Grandchildren and 27 Great Grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and grandson Brant.

He served in the United States Navy during WWII on the USS Anzio. He was a member of the Pipefitter L. U. 533.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 11, 2008 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 531 Shawnee, Leavenworth, KS. A private family graveside service will be held at the Leavenworth
National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Lukes Hospice.

INEZ IONE-HANNA LANG
Inez Ione-Hanna Lang died Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008, at the Golden Living Center in Lansing.

She was born May 31, 1911, in Dickson, Tenn., the daughter of Frank and Louise Elizabeth Hanna. She moved to Atchison, Kan., in 1919 and attended Atchison public schools. She was a devoted daughter, wife, mother,
grandmother and homemaker. She was a member of the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atchison.

She married Sgt. Robert McKinley Lang on May 31, 1936. They moved to Leavenworth in 1937. She raised her family at 518 Pawnee St. in Leavenworth. Sgt. Lang preceded her in death in 1987. She was also preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and one sister.

At Independent Baptist Church, Lang was actively involved in the annual church Pew Day. She was also a member of Ruth Mission Circle and Post 94 Army Mothers. In her declining years with a failing memory, she could still enthusiastically recite her favorite poem, Dont Quit.

Survivors include one daughter, Goldie Watkins of Leavenworth; five sons, Robert (Kathy) Lang of Leavenworth, Donald George Lang of Lees Summit, Mo., Ronald (Carolyn) Lang of Lawrence, Kan., Leo (Debbie) Lang of Lees Summit, Mo., and Leon (Patricia) Lang of Kansas City, Mo.; 14 grandchildren; 16
great-grandchildren; and a host of relatives and friends.

The Lang family wishes to thank the Golden Living Center for the loving care of their mother. Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 10, 2008, at Independent Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008, at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 531 Shawnee St. in Leavenworth.

FLOYD R. ADAMS, SR.
Floyd R. Adams, Sr.Floyd R. Adams, Sr., Leavenworth, 66 passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at the University of Kansas Medical Center.

Floyd was born September 22, 1942 in Omaha, NE the son of Floyd Willis and Alice (Painter) Adams. He married Kathleen Wagner on December 2, 1964. She survives him and resides in Success, MO.

He is also survived by his son Floyd R. Adams, JR and wife Cheryl and their 4 children Christopher, Christina, Joshua and Kayla, daughter Marguerite Bayles and husband Bill and their 2 children Billy and Jake. He was preceded in death by his son Michael L. Adams but survived by his 4 children Tiffany, Mariah, Matthew and Madysen. Other survivors include 1 sister-in-law, and numerous nieces and nephews of Nebraska. He was also preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers and 1 sister.

He served over 20 years of honorable service in the United States Army serving in both Vietnam and Korea.
He was a correctional officer at the United States Disciplinary Barracks. After retiring from the military in 1980, he was a correctional officer at the Kansas State Penitentiary for 16 years, retiring in 1996. He enjoyed spending time with his family and fishing. Floyds wishes were to be cremated with no services held.
Davis Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.

LYNN MONROE HONEYCUTT
LTC (Ret) Lynn Monroe Honeycutt, 57, Topeka, KS, formerly of Lansing, KS passed away Friday, October 31, 2008 in Topeka, KS.

Lynn was born December 19, 1951 in Lee County, Virginia the son of William Johns and Helen Louise (Collins) Honeycutt.

He is survived by his children, Jared, Jacob, and Jessica and one grandchild, Emma, mother, Helen , two sisters, Penny and Robin.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 P.M Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 531 Shawnee St., Leavenworth, KS. Funeral service will be held 11:30 A.M Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at the Funeral Chapel. Chaplain Sam Sanford will officiate. Burial with Military Honors will follow in the Leavenworth National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Heart Association.

LOREN A. CARROLL
Loren A. Carroll, 83, of Ozawakie, passed away Saturday, Nov 1 at Veterans Hospital in Topeka, KS.

He was born November 5, 1924 in San Fernando, California,the youngest son of Clarence and Effie (Brown) Carroll.

He joined the Navy in 1942 and served the duration of thewar as a pharmacist mate on board submarines in multiple locations around the world. He met Lurline Davis of Naples,TX while in the service and they married
in Denver, Co August 26,1947. She preceded him in death on July 6, 1982. He remarried on Feb 24, 1989 to Mary Crow of Leavenworth. Mary resides in their home in Ozawakie.

After retiring from the Navy in 1962 with 20 years service Loren went to work as a physicians assistant at the Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary and then later at the Kansas Correctional Facility. He enjoyed gardening and gun collecting and was a life long member of the Masons.

He is survived by this children, Michael (Susan) Carroll ofPlano, TX and Janet (Samuel) Fye of New Braunfels,TX; his grandchildren Erica and Erin Fye and surviving siblings Emilie Havens and Lauretta Williams both of
California and one Aunt Rosalie Hamilton

In addition to his wife, Loren was preceded in death by his brother Dr Eugene Carroll of Payette, Idaho.

Visitation will be from 12 to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday Nov.4 2008 at Davis Funeral Chapel in Leavenworth. A grave side service will be held at the Leavenworth National Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. where he will be buried with military honors.

 

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