Cowley County, Kansas
Ackerman, Alvin E., 64, retired Sedan Floral truck driver, died Sunday, Dec. 4,
1994. Service 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Memorial Lawn Cemetery.
Survivors: wife, Katherine; sons, Kenneth Vonada, Wesley Ackerman, both of Tulsa, Daniel Thompson of Wellington,
Raymond Huff of Arkansas City; daughters, Helen Kemper of Tulsa, Joy Nichols of Poplar Bluff, Mo., Teresa Ackerman
of Fredonia; mother, Lavina Love of Snohomish, Wash.; brother, Dayton Love of Marysville, Wash.; sisters, Pearl
Geraw of Santa Monica, Calif., Francis Taylor of Everett, Wash., Ladonna Bingham of Marysville; 13 grandchildren;
four great-grandchildren. Hawks Funeral Home.
(Wichita Eagle ~ December 6, 1994 ~ Submitted by Lori DeWinkler)
Ackerman, Tyler Ellsworth, infant son of Bambi Dawn Ackerman of Arkansas City,
was stillborn on Friday, Sept. 21, 2001. Service 11 a.m. Tuesday, SCKRMC.
Other survivors: grandmother, Teresa Ackerman; great-grandmother, Katherine Ackerman both of Arkansas City. Hawks
Funeral Home.
(Wichita Eagle ~ September 22, 2001 ~ Submitted by Lori DeWinkler)
WINFIELD - Adams, Homer Seldon Sr., 70, died Nov. 5, 2003. Service 10 a.m. Monday,
St. Paul United Methodist Church.
Survivors: wife, Ellen; son, Homer "Donny" Jr; daughter, Cynthia Kromminga; stepson, Michael Blunk; adopted
sons, Michael and Randy Adams; 8 grandchi ldren. Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home, Arkansas City.
Published in the Wichita Eagle on 11/8/2003.
ALEXANDER, FERN CLOETA
Alexander, Fern Cloeta, 86, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2003 after a short
stay at Columbine Care Center East, Fort Collins, Colo. Memorial service 11 a.m. Tuesday, Memorial Lawn Cemetery,
Arkansas City, Kan.
Fern was born May 10, 1916 in Nowata, Okla. to Henry and Maude Pogue. Her early years were spent in the Nowata
area and then Arkansas City. She was a member of the Comet Motorcycle Club and played banjo in her brother's band.
In 1942 she married Lewis "Tex" Alexander and they spent most of their married years in Wichita. She
helped as a bookkeeper and substitute truck driver in her husband's motion picture film delivery business.
Fern was an active member of Bethel United Methodist Church (formerly Trinity Evangelical United Brethren Church)
where she made lifelong friends. She was a volunteer in PTA and scouting. She enjoyed TOPS club, bowling, fishing,
her dogs, family history and "exploring."
In 1995, despite strong roots in Kansas, she surprised her family with the decision to move to Fort Collins to
be near them. She loved her retirement years at Good Samaritan. She was a woman of strong faith and everyone said
her best qualities were her ready smile and unfailing positive attitude.
Preceded in death by her husband, Tex in 1980; daughter, Joan in 1991; brother, Powell Pogue on March 2, 2003.
Survivors: son and daughter-in-law, Ron and Eileen; granddaughter and husband, Kris and Jim Dunlap all of Fort
Collins, Colo.; granddaughter, Sarah Alexander of Dublin, Ireland; many family members and special friends. Memorial
established with Good Samaritan Retirement Village of Fort Collins and Hospice. Reager Funeral Home, Fort Collins.
(Wichita Eagle ~ March 10, 2003 ~ Submitted by Lori DeWinkler)
Allen, Frankie Mae, 60, Friendship Meals cook, died Monday, March 3, 1997. Service
2 p.m. Friday, St. James A.M.E. Church.
Survivors: husband, Buddy; son, Christopher of Winfield; daughters, Avis Smith, Leslyn Allen-Gunter, both of Arkansas
City; foster mother, Christine Hare of Wichita; three grandchildren. Memorial has been established with St. James
A.M.E. Church. Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home
(Wichita Eagle ~ March 5, 1997 ~ Submitted by Lori DeWinkler)
ANDERSON, IDAH ELIZABETH "BETTY"
Idah Elizabeth "Betty" Anderson, 76 of Arkansas City died Saturday,
March 18, 2006 at her residence.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 24, 2006 at the Memorial Lawn Cemetery Chapel in Arkansas
City. Brother James "Babe" Standerfer will officiate.
Betty was born January 18, 1930 in Silverdale. She attended Dexter Schools as a young girl.
She married Edgar L. Brown at the age of 16, and he preceded her in death. She later married Steven F. Anderson
on November 5, 1976 in Miami, OK. She was a homemaker and member of the V.F.W. and American Legion Ladies Auxiliary.
Betty is survived by her husband, Steven Anderson of the home; son, Thomas L. Brown and his wife, Deborah of South
Haven; sister, May Shelton of Arkansas City; brother, Raymond Neal of Oklahoma, seven grandchildren and 16 great
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, first husband;a daughter Laura Teer three brothers, Johnny Neal, Jess
Neal and Bill Neal and three sisters, Dorothy Cook, Joyce Waite and Wilda Waite.
(Submitted by Judy Mayfield)
Lovella Lavon Anderson, 71 of Arkansas City died, Tuesday, October 23, 2007 at
her residence.
Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 29, 2007 at the Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home in Arkansas
City. Interment will follow in the Memorial Lawn Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home.
Lavon was born January 11, 1936 to Claude Cass White and Thelma (Roupp) in Arkansas City. She attended Arkansas
City schools, graduating form the high school in 1955.
On September 21, 1956 she married Floyd B. Anderson in Arkansas City where the couple has made their home since.
Lavon was primarily a homemaker, she worked briefly for Newman's Dry Goods and USD 470 transportation. She was
a member of the West Kansas Avenue Church of God and gospel band.
Lavon is survived by her husband, Floyd Anderson of the home; daughter, Pam Anderson of Arkansas City; sisters,
Wanda Hickey and husband, Wesley of Arkansas City, Charlotte Colbert of Valley Center; grandson, Cody Griesel of
Florence, CO; granddaughter, Kylee Armer of Arkansas City; niece, Kim Moss and husband, Keith of Valley Center;
nephews, Don Hickey and wife, Jackie of Arkansas City, Aaron Hickey of Texarkana, AR and Craig Colbert of Valley
Center.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Paul B. White and son, Rick Anderson.
A memorial has been established with the American Diabetes Association. Contributions may be made through the funeral
home. (Submitted by Judy Mayfield)
APPLEGATE, EUGENE HENRY "JAKE"
Eugene Henry "Jake" Applegate, 81, of Arkansas City died, Wednesday,
September 20, 2006, at the Life Care Center of Andover.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Monday, September 25, 2006, at the Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home in Arkansas
City. Interment will follow in the Memorial Lawn Cemetery.
Jake was born November 26, 1924, to Henry Applegate and Eunice Elizabeth (Wills) Applegate in Shell Knob, MO. He
graduated from Cassville High School, Cassville, MO in 1943.
Jake served in the United States Navy from 1943 to 1946. On July 28, 1951, he married Opal Marie Schwartz in Arkansas
City where the couple made their home. Jake worked for the Kansas Gas Service until his retirement.
He is survived by his daughter, Jean Ann Conkling and her husband, Mike, of Pretty Prairie, KS; three sons, Charles
Lee Applegate and his wife, Joanne of Wichita, KS, Donald Eugene Applegate and Alan Henry Applegate, both of Arkansas
City; and four grandchildren, Tara Conkling, Andrea Conkling, Amanda Applegate and Alex Applegate.
Jake was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Opal, in 2005; four brothers, Oren Applegate, Loyd Applegate,
Loren Applegate and Paul Applegate; five sisters, Dona Redding, Rena Grimes, Avis Alexander, Erma Faye Shrider
and Nettie Williams.
Memorials have been established with Creative Community Living and with Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice. Contributions
may be made through the funeral home.
Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home of Arkansas City is in charge of the arrangements.
(Submitted by Judy Mayfield)
Opal Marie Applegate, 79, of Arkansas City, died Tuesday (January 25, 2005) at
the Medicalodge North Post Acute Care Home of Arkansas City. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Thursday
(January 27, 2005) at the Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the Memorial Lawn Cemetery.
Opal was born January 18, 1926 in Arkansas City to Anthony William and Anna Marie (Schindler) Schwartz. She was
reared and educated in Arkansas City, graduating from Arkansas City High School in 1944. Opal then attended St.
John's Nursing School and later Wichita Hospital Nursing School. Opal married Eugene Henry "Jake" Applegate
on July 28, 1951 in Arkansas City. The couple made their home in Arkansas City. She worked as a registered nurse
for several years at St. Mary's Hospital of Winfield, the Arkansas City Memorial Hospital (SCKRMC), and a private
duty nurse until she quit to take care of her family.
Survivors include her husband Jake of Wichita; three sons Alan and Don of Winfield, Charlie and his wife Joanne
of Wichita; one daughter Jean and her husband Mike Conkling of Pretty Prairie, Kansas; and four grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother Victor Schwartz and two sisters Catherine Bowman and Dorothy
Chrastek.
A memorial has been established with Creative Community Living. Contributions may be made through the funeral home.
Arrangements are being made through the Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home of Arkansas City.
(Submitted by Judy Mayfield)
Auckerman, Blanche A., 97, retired, Sedgwick County clerical worker, passed away,
April 18, 2004. Visitation 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Broadway Mortuary; graveside services 1:00pm, Wed. Memorial
Lawn Cemetery, Ark City, KS. She was a member of Queen City Rebekah Lodge #521, Rose Douglas Chapter #475, OES,
ABWA South Wind #3111, VFW Ladies Aux. #112, and American Legion Aux. #401.
Survivors: sister, Arawana Jordan of Ark City; stepchildren, John and Bob Auckerman, and Martha Bowling all of
Springfield, OH. Memorials have been established with Plane of Mercy Fund-Midian Shrine, 130 N. Topeka, and Hospice
care of KS., 3241 Victor Place. Services by Broadway Mortuary.
Published in the Wichita Eagle from 4/19/2004 - 4/20/2004.
Grace G. (Thome) Baber, 97, homemaker, died Monday, Jan. 29, 1990. Service 10:30
a.m. Thursday, Rindt-Erdman-Oldroyd Funeral Home.
Survivors: sons, Walter of Mulvane, Robert of Memphis, Tenn.; daughters, Helen Burr of Geuda Springs, Betty Enderud
of Moses Lake, Wash., Pauline Jones of Wellington; 22 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; 21 great-great- grandchildren.
(Wichita Eagle ~ January 31, 1990 ~ Submitted by Lori DeWinkler)
Baber, Walter E., 71, retired Boeing Wichita plaster pattern maker, died Friday,
Oct. 21, 1994. Service 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Senter-Smith Mortuary.
Survivors: wife, Pauline; son, Kenneth of Atlanta; daughters, Grace Baber of Wellington, Karen Cottle of Haysville;
brother, Robert of Memphis, Tenn; sisters, Helen Burr of Geuda Springs, Betty Enderud of Moses Lake, Wash., Pauline
Jones of Wellington; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.
(Wichita Eagle ~ October 24, 1994 ~ Submitted by Lori DeWinkler)
Mary (Camero) Baker, 63, retired Arkansas City Memorial Hospital nurse's aide,
died Wednesday, Dec. 27, 1989. Rosary 7 p.m. Monday, Rindt-Erdman- Oldroyd Funeral Home; service 10 a.m. Tuesday,
Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Survivors: sons, Bobie, David, daughter, Sabrina Martinez, all of Arkansas City; brothers, Jose Pete Camero of
Wichita, Monico Camero of Fort Worth; sisters, Isabel Terronez, Frances Roberts, both of Wichita; four grandchildren.
Memorial has been established with the Wichita Dialysis Center.
(Wichita Eagle ~ December 29, 1989 ~ Submitted by Lori DeWinkler)
Richard L. Barnthouse, 79, of Arkansas City, died Thursday (August 9, 2007) at
the Kansas Veterans' Home of Winfield. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Saturday (August 11, 2007)
at the Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Memorial Lawn Cemetery.
Richard was born July 19, 1928, in Winfield to Ralph C. and Edna (Mumaugh) Barnthouse. He was reared and educated
in Winfield, graduating from Winfield High School in 1946. He served in the United States Army with the 43rd Armored
Infantry, mostly in Germany. While in the army he played football and baseball along side professionals to help
entertain the troops overseas. He married Joanna Buzzi on February 27, 1954, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
The couple lived in or near Arkansas City all their married lives. He worked for the Consolidated Gas Company for
eight years. He then worked as a salesman and later sales manager for Tubb's Motors for twenty years. He was a
member of the First Christian Church of Winfield, the Shelton Beaty Post #18 American Legion, the Spencer-Ralston
Post 1254 VFW, the American Quarter Horse Association and the American Paint Horse Association. Richard's greatest
loves were his family, his horses and Arkansas City Sports.
Survivors include his wife Joanna of the home; four sons Rick and his wife Sally of Blackwell, Oklahoma, Tom and
his wife Lynnette of Ardmore, Oklahoma, Jim and his wife Malia of Arkansas City, Tim of Edmond, Oklahoma; three
daughters Kathy and her husband David Avery, Lea Ann and her husband Tim Orman, Tammy and her husband Rod Hoag
all of Arkansas City; one sister Martha Wright of Winfield; a brother Harry and wife June Barnthouse; grandchildren
Sarah and Tessa Barnthouse, Michael and wife Emily, Erica, and Mary Kate Barnthouse, Dustin and wife Brandy Derek
and Devin Avery, Lachell and husband Tim Porter, Lacinda and husband Tanner Johnson, Lashaina Orman, Jeffrey and
Tanya Hoag, Baleigh and Reed Barnthouse, Brayden Barnthouse; great-grandchildren Taylor, Trevor, and Tagen.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers Jim and Bill Barnthouse.
A memorial has been established with the Ark City High School Booster Club. Contributions may be made through the
funeral home.
Robert Lee "Bob" Barr, 53, Arkansas City, died Tuesday, March 6, 2007,
at the South Central Kansas Regional Medical Center. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday March 9,
2007, at the First Presbyterian Church of Arkansas City. Interment will follow in the Memorial Lawn Cemetery. Friends
may greet the family from 6- 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Bob was born May 13, 1953, in Independence, Mo.,
to Charles B. and Venice L. (Nielsen) Barr. He was reared and educated in Independence, graduating from VanHorn
High School in 1971. He later graduated from Phillips University of Enid and he received his master's degree in
education from Southwestern College of Winfield. Bob married Melody Patterson on Aug. 3, 1985, at the Central Christian
Church of Arkansas City. Bob played for the Kansas City Royals Baseball Club in 1976. He taught school in Arkansas
City for several years before teaching in Douglass USD 396. Presently, Bob was the technology director of USD 396,
Douglass. Bob coached baseball and basketball in Arkansas City from little leagues to high school. He was an avid
golfer and bowler, but his favorite activity was attending his children's events. Bob was an active member of the
Random Road Chapel and a member of the Association of Professional Ball Players of America. Survivors include his
wife, Melody; a daughter, Melissa; a son, Bradley, all of the home; his mother, Venice Barr, of Independence, Mo.;
two sisters, Arlene and her husband, Wayne Williams, of Eagle Mountain, Utah, Ruth and her husband, Bob Speaks,
of Lee's Summit, Mo.; in-laws, Duane and Darlene Patterson, of Arkansas City; several nieces and nephews; and his
faithful companion and beloved dog, Penny. He was preceded in death by his father and a great-niece, Kathleen Williams.
(Arkansas City Traveler March 7, 2007 ~ Submitted by Judy Mayfield)
Voneita Caroline Bartlett, 85 of Arkansas City died, Monday, December 24, 2007
in Arkansas City.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 28, 2007 at the Memorial Lawn Cemetery Chapel in
Arkansas City.
Voneita was born March 22, 1922 to Harvey Dwyer and Callie (Dwyer) Flowers in Arapaho, OK. She was raised by Harry
Benshoof and her mother, Callie. Voneita attended Arkansas City High School, graduating on 1941.
On May 20, 1941 she married Robert Lee Bartlett, Sr. in Medford, OK and the couple made their home in Arkansas
City. She was a homemaker.
Voneita is survived by her son, Robert L. Bartlett, Jr. and his wife, Ona of Phoenix, AZ; three daughters, Judith
Moore and her husband, Lyall of Arkansas City, Mary Briggs and her husband, Michael of Oklahoma City and Susan
DeLong and her husband, Greg of Arkansas City; daughter in law, Karen Bartlett of Norman, OK; two sisters, Jean
Peterson of Colorado Springs, CO and Joyce Edmondson of Yakima, WA; 17 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband a brother, sister; great-grandson, James Alexander Bartlett and son, James
Ray Bartlett.
A memorial has been established with the Presbyterian Manor Good Samaritan Fund. Contributions may be made though
the funeral home.
(Submitted by Judy Mayfield)
BEALL, ANDY
Beall, Andy, 84, retired Smith & Moon Steel Fabrication employee, died Friday, April 17, 1998. Service 2 p.m.
Tuesday, Church of God-Holliness.
Survivors: wife, Florence; son, Jim of Blackwell, Okla.; daughter, Andrea Dickson of Arkansas City; stepbrother,
Jack Metzger of Eldon, Mo.; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Church
of God-Holiness. Hawks Funeral Home.
(Wichita Eagle ~ April 20, 1998 ~ Submitted by Lori DeWinkler)
Beebe, Marvin Lloyd, 80, of Redmond, Wash., formerly of Arkansas City, former
truck driver, security guard and custodian, died Monday, Dec. 3, 2001. Service 2 p.m. Friday, Memorial Lawn Cemetery
Chapel.
Survivors: wife, Grace; son, Dennis Trainer of Tacoma, Wash.; daughter, Elaine Bean of Woodinville, Wash.; brother,
Jack of Bremerton, Wash.; sister, Ruby Carpenter of Casper, Wyo.; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one
great-great-grandchild. Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family via www.rindt-erdman.com
(Wichita Eagle ~ December 6, 2001 ~ Submitted by Lori DeWinkler)
Bishop, Sara Elizabeth, 76, homemaker, died Friday, April 29, 1994. Service 10
a.m. Monday, Trinity Episcopal Church.
Survivors: husband, Walter "Bud"; daughter, Diane Stover of Mount Vernon, Ind.; brother, R.T. Reeder
of Grants, N.M.; sister, Frances Caton of Arkansas City; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Memorials have
been established with the Kansas Lung Association and Trinity Episcopal Church. Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home.
(Wichita Eagle ~ May 1, 1994 ~ Submitted by Lori DeWinkler)
Bishop, Walter Wesley "Bud," 85, retired United Agency partner, died
Friday, Sept. 21, 2001. Visitation with family 6 to 8 p.m. today, Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home; service 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Trinity Episcopal Church.
Survivors: daughter, Diane Stover of Mount Vernon, Ind.; brother, C.R. "Brownie" Bishop of Arkansas City;
sisters, Thelma Bell of Wichita, Zella Hill of Arkansas City; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Memorials
established with Trinity Episcopal Church Endowment Fund, South Central Kansas Regional Medical Center and Hospice
Inc. Condolences may be sent to the family via www.rindt-erdman.com
(Wichita Eagle ~ September 25, 2001 ~ Submitted by Lori DeWinkler)
Larry Gene Boyer, 62, died Jan. 4, 2006, in his home, Hutchinson.
He was born April 19, 1943, in Ponca City, the son of Leroy and Wilma Williamson Boyer. His early days were spent
around Arkansas City. He graduated from Arkansas City High School in 1961.
On Aug. 28, 1963, he put on Christ in baptism. A single decision, which affected the rest of his life.
On Dec. 27, 1963, he married Floy Henderson. She survives. They shared their lives faithfully until death parted
them. They ministered side by side to several churches of Christ in the Kansas area. He also impacted numerous
young lives during his 17-year tenure at Hutchinson Community College, where he taught several classes and sponsored
Christian Fellowship.
Survivors include: four children, Deborah Boverie and husband Brian, Greeley, Colo., David Boyer and wife, Tonia,
Lubbock, Texas, Dana Boyer, Hutchinson, and Darren Boyer, Brighton, Colo.; five grandchildren, Caitlin, Colton
and Collin Boverie, Greeley, Colo., and Tyler and Brooklyn Boyer, Lubbock, Texas; mother-in-law, Wanda Henderson,
Arkansas City; six siblings, Pat Annis, Conley, Ga., Darrell Boyer, Ramona Burr, Terry Boyer and Wanda Ford, all
of Arkansas City, and Timothy Boyer, Oklahoma.
Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Eastwood Church of Christ, 2500 N. Plum, Hutchinson. Graveside service will
be at 3 p.m. Saturday in Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Arkansas City. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday
at Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson, with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m.
Memorials, in lieu of flowers, may be sent to a memorial endowed scholarship at Lubbock Christian University, Lubbock,
Texas. Gifts in his honor may be sent to the Development Office at Lubbock Christian University, 5601 W. 19th St.,
Lubbock, TX 79407.
(Hutchinson News ~ January 7, 2006 ~ Submitted by Lori DeWinkler)
Wayland M. Boyer, 89, of Arkansas City died Sunday, January 6, 2001 at his residence.
Cremation has been effected. Private family services will be held at a later date.
Wayland was born July 21, 1912 in Goldtree, OK. He married Leila L. Lewter in Missouri. Wayland owned and operated
Boyer Liquor Store in Arkansas City. He was a member of the Trinity Episcopal Church, the American Legion and the
V.F.W.
He is survived by his wife, Leila Boyer of the home; step-son, Roland Keith Pittman of Port Gamble, WA; step-daughter,
Peggy Lee Frank of Oklahoma City, OK; six grandchildren, several great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren
and numerous nieces and nephews.
Wayland was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and sisters.
(Submitted by Judy Mayfield)
Brownlee, Harold L., 85, retired Service Iron Foundry core maker, died Wednesday,
March 24, 2004. Visitation with family present 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Cochran Mortuary; graveside service 2 p.m. Saturday,
Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Arkansas City. Preceded in death by his wife, Esther.
Survivors: sons, Jerry of Athens, TX, James of Wichita; daughters, Donna Davis of Goldsboro, NC, Nancy Cooper of
Blackwell, OK; sisters, Maxine Ruf of Tucson, AZ, Geraldine Martin of Charleston, SC; 13 grandchildren; 28 great-gr
andchildren; 6 great-great-grandchildren. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family via www.cochranmortuary.com
Published in the Wichita Eagle on 3/26/2004.
ARKANSAS CITY - Bruce, Jody, 67, died April 20, 2005. Service 1 p.m. Saturday,
Memorial Lawn Cemetery.
Survivors: husband, Mervin Sr.; sons, Mervin Jr. and wife, Cheryl, Rocky and wife, Becky; daughters, Angela Smallwood,
Kathy Bruce; mother, Aleta Horr; brother, Lee Goodwin; 7 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. Hawks Funeral Home.
Published in the Wichita Eagle on 4/22/2005.
BUMPAS, HENRY A.
ARKANSAS CITY - Bumpas, Henry A., 80, died Dec. 17, 2006. Service 1 p.m. Friday, Chapel of Memorial Lawn Cemetery.
Survivors: brother, Odell of Ponca City; several nieces and nephews. Hawks Funeral Home.
(Wichita Eagle ~ December 20, 2006 ~ Submitted by Lori DeWinkler)
Camero, Monico, 70, retired Bell Helicopter and Boeing Wichita tool design engineer,
died Friday, June 2, 1995. Rosary 7 p.m. Monday, Rendt-Erdman Funeral Home, mass 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sacred Heart
Catholic Church.
Survivors: wife, Antonia; daughters, Renee Anderson of Belle Plain, Catherine Merrick, Teresa Carroll, both of
Fort Worth, Christina Camero- Charley of Wichita, Cece Stevens of Arkansas City; brother, Pete, sisters, Isabel
Terronez, Francis Roberts, all of Wichita; 12 grandchildren; two great- grandchildren Memorial has been established
with Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
(Wichita Eagle ~ June 4, 1995 ~ Submitted by Lori DeWinkler)
Ricardo Felipe Camero, 34, of Fort Worth, former Arkansas City and Belle Plaine
resident, died Friday, June 23, 1989. Rosary 7 p.m. Sunday, Rindt-Erdman-Oldroyd Funeral Home. Service 10 a.m.
Monday, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Arkansas City.
Survivors: parents, Monico and Antonio Camero of Fort Worth; sisters, Renee Anderson of Belle Plaine, Cathe Merrick,
Teresa Carroll, Christy Camero, all of Fort Worth, Cecilia Stevens of Arkansas City. Memorial has been established
with Cowley County Hospice.
(Wichita Eagle ~ June 24, 1989 ~ Submitted by Lori DeWinkler)
Mary Margaret Casement, 89, of Arkansas City, died Friday, July 30, 2004 at the William Newton Memorial Hospital of Winfield. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 2, 2004 at the Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Memorial Lawn Cemetery. Pastor David Lemke will officiate.
Born February 2, 1915, in Shattuck, Oklahoma, Margaret was the seventh child of Holsie Homer and Liona Gay (Poteet) Shurtz. She grew up and attended school in the Dilworth Community. On February 24, 1934, Margaret married Tommy L. Casement and they made their home on a farm southeast of Arkansas City until they moved to Arkansas City in 1951.
Margaret was a homemaker and for two years operated a small café behind Casement Oil Co. She also worked at the Ark City memorial Hospital in the housekeeping department for nine years, retiring in 1977.
She was an avid bridge player and was a member of the Friday Afternoon Bridge
Club and the V.FW. Women's Auxiliary. Her greatest Treasures were her grandchildren, family, and friends.
Margaret is survived by her daughter Liona Barbour of Geuda Springs; foster son, Jim Coulter of Black Canyon City,
AZ.; nine grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; and five great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 1969; daughter Betty Gurnee in 1996; great granddaughter, Dalana Barbour; three brothers, Aubrey, Lyle, and Eddie Shurtz; five sisters, Vanda Lea Vaughn, Arletha Stuard, Caddis Metz, Lela Hayden, and Betty Comfort; and her son in-law, Ray Barbour.
A memorial has been established with the Geuda Springs Community Church and the Geuda Springs Community Building Fund and contributions may be made through the funeral home.
Cassity, Otis Leonard Jr., 78, retired Santa Fe Railway conductor, died Sunday,
Aug. 31, 1997. Service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Memorial Lawn Cemetery.
Survivors: wife, Marie; sisters, Pat Welch, Peggy Holick, both of Ponca City, Okla. Memorial has been established
with Hospice Inc. and Friendship Meals. Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home.
(Wichita Eagle ~ September 2, 1997 ~ Submitted by Lori DeWinkler)
Mary Lou Caster, 79, of Wellington, Kansas, retired farmer, died early Saturday
morning, February 24, 2007 at her home in Wellington.
She was born the daughter of Paul Posey and Eva Mae (Brown) Posey on February 12, 1928 in Peck, Kansas.
On September 11, 1948 she and Ralph Eugene Caster were united in marriage in Wichita, Kansas. Ralph died on January
11, 1981.
In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her five daughters, Kathy Goentzel and her husband Richard of Wellington, Kansas, Janis Williams
and her husband Steve of Caldwell, Kansas, Peggy Ryan and her husband Larry of Wichita, Kansas, Connie Wyckoff
and her husband Gale of Caldwell, Kansas and Lorene Chadwell and her husband Matt of Salida, Colorado; thirteen
grandchildren; twenty eight great-grandchildren; two sisters Betty Miller of Wichita, Kansas and Pauline June and
her husband Charles of Udall, Kansas; two brothers LeRoy Posey and his wife Bobbi of Wichita, Kansas and Jerry
Posey and his wife Julie of Wichita, Kansas.
Friends may call at the Day Funeral Home of Wellington from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday, February 26, 2007.
Funeral services for Mary Lou will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 27, 2007 in the chapel of the Day Funeral Home.
The Reverend Jan McDaniel of the United Methodist Church in Caldwell, Kansas will officiate.
Interment will be in Memorial Lawn Cemetery in Arkansas City, Kansas.
A memorial has been established in her name and loving memory with the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 1653,
Topeka, Kansas 66601-9865. Contributions may be mailed or left at the funeral home.
Arrangements are by Day Funeral Home & Crematory, 1030 Mission Road, Wellington, Kansas.
John L. Chambers, 92, of Centerville, Iowa, former Arkansas City resident, retired
Chamber's Shoe Store owner and operator, died Wednesday, Jan. 3, 1990. Service has been held.
Survivors: daughters, Dorothy Morris of Warrenton, Mo., Helen Douglass of Bellevue, Wa., Barbara Orr of Monahans,
Texas; sisters, Marie Ballew of Centerville, Mildred Wynes of Albia, Iowa, Pearl Hunter of Blakeburg, Iowa; 12
grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren. Johnson-Lange Funeral Home, Centerville. Emporia
(Wichita Eagle ~ January 17, 1990 ~ Submitted by Lori DeWinkler)
Esther Marie Christy, 85, Arkansas City died Monday, July 31, 2006, at the South
Central Kansas Regional Medical Center in Arkansas City. Memorial services are scheduled for 7 p.m., Thursday,
Aug. 10, 2006, at the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Arkansas City. Pastor Mark Boxman will officiate. Cremation has
been effected.
Esther was born April 17, 1921, in Arkansas City, to Orin Vernon and Edith Annie (Derr) Christy. She was placed
at Winfield State Hospital when she was 12 years old. Since then, she lived at two private facilities in Topeka,
KS and at New Horizons of Valley Center. She then moved to a nursing home in Douglass operated by Medicalodge.
Esther moved in October 1989, to Focus ICFMR in Winfield. She was transferred to Cowley County Developmental Services
(Twin Rivers Developmental Supports) in April 1990.
Survivors include one sister, Betty Morgan of Wichita.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Bill, Bobby and Clarence; sisters, Wanda, Florence, Phyllis
and Lila.
A memorial has been established with the Esther Christy
Memorial Fund. Contributions may be made through the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of the
Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home of Arkansas City
Howard L. Clark Jr., 51, of Sapulpa, Okla., and formerly of Winfield, Kan., passed
away Thursday morning, May 18, 2006 at his father's home in Sapulpa. Born on April 5, 1955 in Winfield, he was
the son of Howard L. and Opal V. (Kelso) Clark Sr. He was raised and received his education in Winfield. He was
employed for Bob Sherrard Construction and Jim Phillips Body Shop for several years. He was united in marriage
to Joanie Medford in Wichita, Kan. The couple later divorced. He later moved to Alabama where he lived for 15 years
before moving to Sapulpa to be near family. He had resided there since 1997.
His family includes: daughter Jennifer Clark of Nebraska; mother Opal V. Clark of Hanceville, Ala.; father Howard
L. Clark, Sr. of Sapulpa, Okla.; and best friends Charles Irvin of Ft. Smith, Ark., and Linda Kerr of Winfield,
Kan. He was preceded in death by his brother, Ron, and his sister, Bobbie Ann Clark. Funeral Services will be held
at 1 p.m. Monday, May 22 at Miles Funeral Service in Winfield. Interment will follow at Memorial Lawn Cemetery,
north of Arkansas City. Friends may call from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, May 21.
The family suggests memorials in Howard's name be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Contributions may
be made through the funeral home.
(Arkansas City Traveler 05/20/06 ~ Submitted by Judy Mayfield)
Coats, Thorsten Hunter, son of Justin and Bambi Coats of Arkansas City, was stillborn
Friday, Feb. 26, 1999. Service 2 p.m. Wednesday, Memorial Lawn Cemetery.
Other survivors: grandparents, Teresa Ackerman, William Marsh, both of Arkansas City, LaDonna Coats of El Dorado,
Randy Coats of Fredonia; great-grandparents, Katherine Ackerman of Arkansas City, Keith and Mary Margaret Coats
of Fredonia. Hawks Funeral Home.
(Wichita Eagle ~ March 2, 1999 ~ Submitted by Lori DeWinkler)
COCKRUM, ELSIE VALENTINE
Cockrum, Elsie Valentine, 94, homemaker, died Sunday, January 22, 2006 with family members at her bedside. Services
will be 11:00 A.M. Thursday, January 26 in the chapel of Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Arkansas City, KS. Visitation
with the family will be Wednesday, January 25, from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Downing & Lahey Mortuary East.
Elsie was born February 14, 1911 in Pindall, Arkansas to William M. and Nettie H. Emley. She was married to Ned L. Cockrum on July 21, 1928 in Winfield, KS. Elsie was a long time member of the Sedgwick County Federation of Women's Democratic clubs. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ned and son, Ronald.
Survivors: sons, Donald L. (Dorothy) of Boise, Idaho and Raymond L. of Wichita;
grandchildren, Kathleen O'Connor, Donald L. Cockrum, II, Jody Cockrum and Jamie Cockrum; 8 great-grandchildren
and 1 great-great-grandchild. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established with the American Lung Association,
4300 SW Drury Lane, Topeka, KS 66604. Tributes may be sent to the family via www.downingandlahey.com
(Wichita Eagle ~ January 24, 2006 ~ Submitted by Lori DeWinkler)
Cockrum, Raymond, L., 76, retired pipe fitter for Union #441, died Thursday ,
July 17, 2008. Visitation with the family 5:00 ~ 7:00 P.M., Sunday, Downing & Lahey Mortuary East. Graveside
service 11:00 A.M., Monday, July 21, Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Arkansas City. Preceded in death by parents, Ned L.
and Elsie V. Cockrum; brother, Ronald N. Cockrum.
Survivors: brother, Donald and Dorothy Cockrum of Boise, ID; nephews, Donald L. Cockrum II, Jody R. Cockrum and
Jamey N. Cockrum; niece, Kathleen O'Connor; several great nieces and nephews. Raymond was a caring man with a tender
heart who loved his family very much. Raymond was a Masonic member. A memorial has been established with American
Diabetes Association, 837 S. Hillside, Wichita, KS, 67211. Tributes may be sent to the family via www.dlwichita.com
Published in the Wichita Eagle from 7/19/2008 - 7/20/2008
Elmer O. Coffin, 79, retired farmer, died Saturday, Nov. 24, 1990. Service 2 p.m.
Wednesday, Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home.
Survivors: brothers, Melvin C. of Waukomis, Okla., Galen of Phoenix, Floyd of Scottsdale, Ariz.; sisters, Dora
Scott of Archer City, Texas, Olive Jobe of Phoenix.
(Wichita Eagle ~ November 27, 1990 ~ Submitted by Lori DeWinkler)
Cole, Jack R., 70, Dixie Portland Flour Mills employee, died Monday, May 8, 2000.
Service 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Memorial Lawn Cemetery.
Survivors: wife, Bernice; son, Ronald of Tulsa; daughter, Cheri Cross of Rockwall, Texas; sisters, Laura Childs
of Arkansas City, Jodie McAdam of Liberal, Norma Wright of Edwards, Mo., Mary Marklin of Mathews, N.C., Pat McLaughlin
of Colorado Springs; five grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Hospice Inc. and Church of the Nazarene.
Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home.
(Wichita Eagle ~ May 9, 2000 ~ Submitted by Lori DeWinkler)
ARKANSAS CITY - Comly, James "Jim," 76, died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2003.
Service 2 p.m. Saturday, Memorial Lawn Cemetery Chapel.
Survivors: wife, Floy; stepsons, Jerry Plush, Don Plush; stepdaughters, Marilyn Bowman, Delores Hatfield; 5 stepgrandchildren;
17 stepgreat-grandc hildren. Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home.
Published in the Wichita Eagle on 9/6/2003.
Brylee Nichole Cook, 6-day-old daughter of Christopher Cook and Pam Bellis, died
Wednesday, July 27, 1988. Service 2 p.m. Friday, Rindt-Erdman-Oldroyd Funeral Home.
Other survivors: brother, Casey Bellis, at home; grandparents, Marty and Rhonda Bates, Joyce Amend, all of Arkansas
City, Robert Cook of Apple Valley, Calif.; great-grandparents, Gerald and Mary Turner of Arkansas City, Helen Burr
of Geuda Springs, Howard Cook of Colorado; great-great-grandmother, Grace Baber of Arkansas City.
(Wichita Eagle ~ July 28, 1988 ~ Submitted by Lori DeWinkler)
L. Dale Cook, 77, of Winfield, died Oct. 2, 2005, at his home.
Services will be 3 p.m. Friday at the First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Phyllis Kumorowski will officiate.
Burial will be in Memorial Lawn Cemetery.
The family will greet callers from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Swisher-Taylor & Morris Funeral Home.
A memorial wake will be Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. at the Thomas Hopkins American Legion Post 4, 816 N. Water,
Wichita. Everyone is welcome.
A memorial has been established with Helping Hands, First United Methodist Church, 10th and Millington, Winfield,
KS 67156.
Dale was born Dec. 2, 1927, in Cherokee, Okla., to Doretha (Schwanz) and Albert “A.D.” Cook. He was raised and
educated in Oklahoma, graduating from Burlington High School in 1945.
He entered the U.S. Army and served with the combat engineers. After his service, he worked as a mechanic at Drennan
Motors in Winfield. He started working for the U.S. Postal Service in Winfield and later transferred to the regional
sorting facility in west Wichita. He retired from the post office at the age of 60.
He and Marcella Brown married and had a daughter, Jennifer Pearl (Cook) Erickson. They later divorced.
In 1983, Dale married Rose Zimmerman in Oxford.
Dale had many interests including trapshooting. He attended the Grand National Meet in Vandalia, Ohio, many times,
as well as other meets all over the Midwest. His interests in shooting led him to be the manager of the Wichita
Gun Club.
He also was an avid motorcycle enthusiast, riding his cycles all over the Midwest. As a Christian, he soon found
an unserved niche in Christian service and became a minister to motorcycle enthusiasts. He was a satellite evangelist
with the Heart of God Church in Buckner, Mo. He and his wife, Rose, attended many motorcycle events all over the
Midwest.
Later, he became a licensed lay speaker with the Kansas West Conference of the United Methodist Church, serving
as its chaplain to the motorcycle ministry. He was also Kansas District 8 ABATE chaplain. He was the 2005 chairperson
of the Cowley County Toy Motorcycle Run, which is held the second Saturday in November.
He was also chaplain for the Vietnam Wall ceremonies and was made an honorary Vietnam veteran by the Vietnam veterans’
group in Wichita.
He was a member of the American Legion, the Lions Club, the First United Methodist Church and United Methodist
Men.
Survivors include his wife, Rose Cook, Winfield; two daughters, Jennifer Pearl Erickson, Wichita, and Mary Lowe,
Silsbee, Texas; a son, Wesley Reeves, Arkansas City; two brothers, Elmer Cook and Richard Cook, both of Longton;
and two sisters, Clair Lacey, Udall, and Glenda Jolley, Denver. He also had a large extended family of accumulated
children including Mark Bartlett, Arkansas City; Debbie Cody, Augusta; Diana K. Wilson, Winfield; Dave and Wanda
Wells, Kechi; 35 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
ARKANSAS CITY - Corlett, Bernadine, 84, of Bartlesville, OK, formerly of Arkansas
City, died Friday, Nov. 21, 2003. Service 11 a.m. Tuesday, Memorial Lawn Cemetery.
Survivors: son, David of Kaw City, OK; daughter, Dena White of Dewey, OK; one brother; two sisters. Rindt-Erdman
Funeral Home.
Published in the Wichita Eagle on 11/24/2003.
Cova Christine Cox, 94, Arkansas City, died Thursday, Oct. 27, 2005, at the Presbyterian Manor Health Care Unit. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, 2005, at the Memorial Lawn Cemetery Chapel. Private interment will follow in the cemetery. The casket will be closed at all times.
Cova was born Dec. 10, 1910, in Cedar Vale, to Albert Prince and Orlena May (Bagwell)
Short. She was reared and educated in Arkansas City. On Dec. 24, 1928, she married Edgar H. Cox in Arkansas City.
The couple made their home in Arkansas City. She was a homemaker. Cova was a longtime member of the First Presbyterian
Church, and the "Cox Circle". She was also past president of the Spencer-Ralston Post 1254 Veterans of
Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary. Survivors include three sons, Richard, of Burlington, Iowa, Edwin and Michael, both
of Arkansas City; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband,
Edgar in 1984; a son, Don; and a grandson, Todd.
Memorials have been established with the First Presbyterian Church Radio Fund or the Red Cross Blood Mobile. Contributions
may be made through the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of the Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home, Arkansas
City. On-line condolences may be made at www.rindt-erdman.com.
(Arkansas City Traveler ~ October 28, 2005 ~ Submitted by Lori DeWinkler)
Cox, Don R., 66, railroad carman, died Sunday, Aug. 26, 2001. Memorial service
11 a.m. Wednesday, Memorial Lawn Cemetery Chapel.
Survivors: mother, Cova of Arkansas City; brothers, Richard of Burlington, Iowa, Edwin, Michael both of Arkansas
City. Memorial established with American Diabetes Association. Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home.
(Wichita Eagle ~ August 28, 2001 ~ Submitted by Lori DeWinkler)
Crabtree, Neva Rae (McGlasson), 66, homemaker, died Friday, Aug. 4, 1995. Service
10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home.
Survivors: husband, Robert; sons, Raymond Carney of Arkansas City, Jerry Carney of Ponca City, Okla., Eric Crabtree
of Winfield, Sammy Crabtree of Lawrence; daughter, Susan Phillips of Arkansas City; sisters, Thais Becker of Winfield,
Margaret Wilson of Arkansas City, Sue Kiser of Hutchinson, Kay Dennett of Russell, Wanda Haines of Arkansas City;
six grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Hospice Inc. and Shriner's Crippled Children Hospital.
(Wichita Eagle ~ August 6, 1995)
Rose Belle Day, 96, homemaker, died Thursday, Feb. 20, 2003. Service 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, Memorial Lawn Cemetery Chapel.
Survivors: son, Jack of Dallas, Texas; daughters, Geraldine Haulman of Leadville, Colo., Donna Ferguson of Oklahoma
City, Myretta Rindt of Arkansas City; sister, Nettie Patrick of Nixa, Mo.; eight grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren.
Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home.
Eva Marie Decker, 101, lifelong Arkansas City resident, died Friday, Oct. 31,
2003, at the Presbyterian Manor of Arkansas City. Memorial services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2003,
at the Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home with the Reverend Lance Carrithers officiating. A private inurnment will be held
at a later time in Memorial Lawn Cemetery. Cremation has been affected.
Born August 17, 1902, in Arkansas City, Eva was the daughter of Maurice G. and Ruth Ann (Simpson) Kantzer. She
was reared and educated in Arkansas City, graduating from Arkansas City High School in 1919. Eva taught school
in a one room school house, east of Arkansas City, for one year. On April 17, 1921, Eva married Charles Harold
Decker at Arkansas City where the couple made their home. They had two children, Robert and Joan. Their home was
always a favorite gathering spot for family and friends. Eva began attending the Methodist Church in Arkansas City
when she was six years of age and continued serving the church in various capacities including Sunday School teacher,
active circle member, and helping to prepare and serve food for various church activities. After leaving the family
home in 1990, Eva lived on Parman Lane before moving to the Presbyterian Manor where she has lived for the past
five years.
Eva is survived by her son, Robert Decker and his wife, Darleen of Manitou Springs, Colo., one sister, Geraldine
Musson of Arkansas City; one brother, Walter Kantzer of Stanwood, Wash., six grandchildren; 12 great- grandchildren,
seven great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Charles Harold; her daughter Joan Reiss; her sister, Ethel
Ibach; and her brother, Maurice (Dick) Kantzer.
Arkansas City Traveler 11/03/03
DEMAREE, DOYLE
ARKANSAS CITY - Doyle F. Demaree, 39, of Arkansas City, died May 31, 1999, in Kaw City, Okla.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home with burial in Memorial Lawn Cemetery.
A memorial has been established with Arkansas City's chapter of Alcoholics Anonymous. Contributions can be made
through the funeral home.
Demaree was born Oct. 19, 1959, to Delbert C. and Isabel (Lohkamp) Demaree. He attended Arkansas City schools and
graduated from high school there in 1978.
Demaree was employed as a machine operator for Rubbermaid in Winfield for 10 years. He was a member of Sacred Heart
Catholic Church.
Survivors include his mother, Isabel Demaree, Arkansas City; five brothers, Dale Demaree, Fort Worth, Texas, Don
Demaree, Wichita, Doug Demaree, Arkansas City, Dennis Demaree, San Antonio, Texas, and Delbert Demaree, Winfield;
and a sister, Debra Fox, Wichita.
(Winfield Daily Courier ~ November 1, 2003 ~ Submitted by Lori DeWinkler)
DIVALL, FRANK LEROY, JR.
ARKANSAS CITY - DiVall, Frank LeRoy Jr., died April 20, 2006. Services 10:30 a.m. today, Trinity Episcopal Church.
Survivors: wife, Louise; sons, Frank III, Kenneth; daughter, Michelle Brothers; sisters, Mary Bogert, Pat Hartman,
Dorothy Douglas; 8 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson. Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home.
(Wichita Eagle ~ April 25, 2006 ~ Submitted by Lori DeWinkler)
Downing, Katheryn Viola (Emley), 92, retired Rodeo Meats employee, former Friends
Restaurant pastry cook and Harvey House salad girl, died Tuesday, Dec. 23, 1997. Service 11 a.m. Friday, Memorial
Lawn Cemetery Chapel.
Survivors: daughter, Arlett Purinton of Amity, Ark., Winona Robinson of Arkansas City; sister, Elsie Cockrum of
Wichita; three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established
with Central Christian Church and Arkansas City Senior Center. Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home.
(Wichita Eagle ~ December 25, 1997)
Dye, A.H. "Shorty," 72, retired farmer and oil field worker, died Friday,
Jan. 30, 1998. Service 2 p.m. Monday, Memorial Lawn Cemetery.
Survivors: wife, Bonnie; daughters, Karen Dye of Sterling, Lara Dye of Stillwater, Okla.; brother, Jack of Ponca
City, Okla.; sisters, Clara Melber of Ponca City, Bonnie Boltz of California, Fern Lively of Blackwell, Okla. Memorial
has been established with Memorial Lawn Cemetery Chapel Fund. Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home, Arkansas City.
(Wichita Eagle ~ February 1, 1998 ~ Submitted by Lori DeWinkler)
Caroline C. Elam, 65, of Winfield, died Oct. 31, 2002, at her home.
Cremation has been effected. Following Elams wishes, there will be no service. Miles Funeral Service is in charge
of arrangements.
Elam was born Aug. 8, 1937, in West Riverside, Calif., to Sylvia Marie (Nichols) and Chas C. Bracey. She was raised
and educated in Riverside and Old Town San Diego, Calif.
On Dec. 22, 1982, she married Abe Elam. They made their home in Winfield where she worked as a custodian for USD
465. The couple moved to Bakersfield, Calif., but returned to Winfield in 1993. Elam also worked a number of years
as a housekeeper at Good Samaritan Village.
Survivors include her husband, Abe Elam, Winfield; two sons, David Clayton, Wichita, and Mike Elam, Las Vegas;
five daughters, Kathy Wallace, Bentonville, Ark., Patty Martin, Winfield, Terry Westfell, Florida, Kathy Miller,
Burden, and Linda Platz, San Antonio, Texas; her father and stepmother, Chas and Esther Bracey, Chula Vista, Calif.;
13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
(Winfield Daily Courier ~ November 1, 2002 ~ Submitted by Lori DeWinkler)
Sophia "Sophie" Emo, 80, of Arkansas City died Wednesday, August 13,
2003 at the Presbyterian Manor of Arkansas City. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August
16, 2003 at the Redeemer Lutheran Church with Pastor Mark Boxman officiating. Interment will follow in Memorial
Lawn Cemetery.
Born August 18, 1922 at Cushing, Oklahoma Sophie was the daughter of Robert H. and Mattie (Hall) Jones. She was
reared and educated in Arkansas City, graduating from Arkansas City High School in 1940. On May 20, 1940 Sophie
married George F. Emo, Jr. in Medford, Oklahoma. The couple immediately made their home in Arkansas City. Sophie
worked for Dick Cook as a legal secretary until her retirement in June of 1985.
She was a lifetime member of the American Legion Women's Auxiliary, holding all local offices, including president
during 1980-1981; she held numerous offices in the district and was a chairperson at the state level during the
bicentennial year. Sophie was also a member of the V.F.W. Women's Auxiliary, she served on the board of directors
for the campfire girls, and was a past member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Sophie started Operation Pencil
Box and received many honors for her dedication and hard work of helping those in need.
Sophie is survived by her son, George M. Emo of Oklahoma City, OK; three daughters, Patricia A. Emo of Arkansas
City, Janice T. Emo of Ponca City, and Pamela L. Rickords of Ardmore, OK; 13 grandchildren, Mike, Bo, Jim, Sandy,
Shannon, Gayla, Sherry, Lynne, Teresa, Kim, Pam, Leann, and Bobby; 27 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces
and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, George Emo, Jr.; four brothers; one sister; and one grandchild.
A memorial has been established with the Redeemer Lutheran Church and contributions may be made through the funeral
home.
Paul Kenneth Endorf, 80, of Arkansas City died Wednesday, March 9, 2005 at the
Presbyterian Manor Health Care Unit in Arkansas City.
Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 12, 2005 at the Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home in Arkansas
City. The Reverend Buddy Cook will officiate. Interment will follow in the Memorial Lawn Cemetery.
Paul was born February 12, 1925 to William Arthur Endorf and Daisy Elizabeth (Wallace) Endorf in Langdon, MO. The
family moved to Arkansas City in 1929, where Paul received his education.
He served in the United States Navy, from 1944 to 1946. On October 15, 1950 he married Wanda L. Christy in Eureka
Springs, AR and the couple made their home in Arkansas City.
Paul worked at ADM from 1946 to 1993 in Arkansas City as a mill operator. He was a member of the Church of the
Nazarene in Arkansas City, the V.F.W. and the Ark City Horseshoe Club.
Paul is survived by his two sons, Bruce Endorf and his wife, Delaine, and Ed Endorf all of Arkansas City; sister,
Verl Conroy of Arkansas City; grandchildren, Amy Grose and her husband, Bret of Arkansas City, Shelena Endorf of
Moore, OK, Brandy Wynn of Arkansas City, Valene Sexton of Kirksville, MO; step grandchildren, Colby Wilson, of
Arkansas City, Blaine Knaus and Caleb of Lenexa, KS, Adrianne Wilson of Harpersferry, WV, Bodie Wilson and his
wife, Danni of Anna, TX; great grandchildren, Braylee Wynn, Lindsay Grose, Bret Grose, Jr., Dallas Wynn, Isaac
Sexton, Kyce Morgan and Kale Morgan; step great grandchildren, Brendan Johnson and Breonna Tharp.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife; three brothers, William Endorf, Donald Endorf, Oakley Endorf and
daughter in law, Rhonda Endorf.
Memorials have been established with the American Cancer Society or Harry Hynes Hospice. Contributions may be made
through the funeral home.
Alberta H. Estes, 82, of Arkansas City, died Thursday, September 9, 2004 at the
Presbyterian Manor Health Care Unit of Arkansas City. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00a.m. Monday, September
13, 2004 at the Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Memorial Lawn Cemetery.
Born March 5, 1922 in Shell Knob, Missouri, Alberta was the daughter of Charles and Bessie (Smith) Crist. She attended
schools in Appleton City, Missouri. On January 18, 1945, Alberta married John Estes in Arkansas City where the
couple immediately made their home.
Alberta worked at Rodeo Meats, Acton's, Shutler's South Grocery, and finally at Gross' IGA as a meat wrapper for
seventeen years. She was an avid bowler for over twenty years. Alberta attended the New Hope Assembly Church of
Arkansas City.
Alberta is survived by four sons, Clark Estes and his wife, Grace of Yukon, OK., Jerry Estes and his wife, Bonnie
of Okemah, OK., Charles Estes and his wife, Joan of Oglethorpe, GA., and Eldon Estes of Hutchinson; one daughter,
Velta Gilmore and her husband, Bob of Arkansas City; two sisters, Jewell Ratliff and Fern Mefford and her husband,
Harvey all of Arkansas City; twelve grandchildren, Chris Estes, Christina Estes, Kim Marr, Lance Catron, and Casey
Catron all of Arkansas City, Shane Estes of Jacksonville, FL., Kathi Grosenberger of Bern, KS., Chad Estes of Hutchinson,
Joe Estes of Adair, OK., Gina Estes of Kansas City, MO., Jeri Lynn of Ponca City, OK., Oahn Estes of Virginia Beach,
VA.; fifteen great grandchildren; and one niece, Terri Clunn of Sapulpa, OK.; and a nephew, Alan Sharp of Arkansas
City.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and two sons, Roger and Roy Estes.
Memorials have been established with the American Cancer Society and the Presbyterian Manor Health Care Unit. Contributions
may be made through the funeral home.
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