Obituaries
Rosemary Brocker
GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Rosemary Brocker, 63, passed away Friday, Oct. 14, 2011, in Goodyear, Ariz. She was born Oct. 31, 1947, in Parsons to William and Mary (Hemmer) Brady. Rosemary was a teacher at Tumbleweed and Moon Mountain elementary schools for 15 years, retiring in 2006. She enjoyed scrapbooking, playing bridge, needlepoint and was volunteer for the St. Vincent DePaul Society. Survivors include her loving husband, Phillip Brocker; sons, ...
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Arthur J. ‘Art’ Holloway Sr.
Arthur J. “Art” Holloway Sr., 54, of Parsons died at 3:55 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011, at Kindred Hospital in Kansas City, Mo. He was born Jan. 8, 1957, in Omaha, Neb., to Albert Sr. and Mary (Ferdig) Holloway. For many years he lived in Iowa. He lived in Independence for a time before moving to Parsons 18 years ago. He was an auctioneer for many years and he also owned and operated several bars and clubs in the Southeast Kansas area. He was ...
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DeLores Shane
DeLores Shane, 89, of Parsons died at 7:58 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011, at Labette Health. She had been a resident of the Elmhaven East more than four years. She was born Dec. 20, 1921, at Council Grove to Arthur Richard and Esther Anna Ruth (Carson) Reid. She grew up in Junction City and graduated from the Junction City High School in 1940. On Sept. 25, 1940, she married Harvey L. Shane at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church on Clark’s Creek...
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Faye Rose Bradley
Faye Rose Bradley, 75, of Parsons died at 7:22 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011, at the Elmhaven East Nursing Home. She was in failing health. She was born Dec. 12, 1935, at Parsons a daughter of George Dewey and Leona Theresa (Schibi) Leistikow. She was raised in Parsons and attended school here, graduating from Parsons High School. She then moved to Denver and was employed at Sears and Roebuck. She returned to Parsons in 1998. She was Cathol...
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Arthur ‘Art’ Holloway Sr.
Arthur “Art” Holloway Sr., 54, of Parsons died at 3:55 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011, at Kindred Hospital in Kansas City, Mo. Complete obituary details and funeral arrangements will be announced by Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons. Online condolences may be left at www.forbeshoffman.com.
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Bobby J. Essig
TONGANOXIE — Bobby Joe Essig, 69, of Tonganoxie died Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011, at this home. He was born on Jan. 13, 1942, in Dallas to Simon Jess and Bertha Elizabeth (Charles) Essig. He worked as a mechanic for most of his working life and retired in 2004 after working at the University of Kansas Medical Center as a supervisor for eight years. He served in the Navy. Survivors include his wife, Neressia Essig; his daughters, Marsha Baker, Si...
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Geraldine Lamm
LOUISBURG — Geraldine Lamm, 87, of Vintage Park in Louisburg, formerly of Parsons, passed sway Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011, at North Point in Paola, under the care of Odyssey Hospice. She was born March 23, 1924, in Dennis a daughter of Floyd and Edna Hild. Geraldine was raised in Cherryvale and graduated from Cherryvale High School. She was married in 1946 and taught school in a one-room school house. Geraldine was a lifelong member of the Pars...
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Virgil L. Grizzle
CHANUTE — Virgil L. Grizzle, 82, of Chanute died Friday, Oct. 14, 2011, at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center in Chanute. He was born Sept. 19, 1929, in Iola the son of George F. and Minnie M. (Jones) Grizzle. He graduated from LaHarpe High School. On Nov. 13, 1949, he married Wanda Lee Larkey and they made their home in Odense. In 1964, they moved to Wichita and since 1969 they have resided in Chanute. His wife preceded him in death on ...
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Patsy L. Bond
ERIE — Patsy Louise Bond, 77, of Erie died on Monday morning, Oct. 17, 2011, at her home. She was born on May 22, 1934, in Nebraska City, Neb., to Emry and Juanita (Smith) Shineflew. She married William H. Bond Sr. on Sept. 11, 1971, in Maize. He survives of the home. She was a nurse's aide. She loved spending time with her family and doing ceramics and gardening. Other survivors include three sons, Roger Kuffler and Gary Reed, both of Wichita...
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Ronald G. ‘Ron’ Havelka
Ronald G. “Ron” Havelka, 60, of Parsons died early Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, at his home. He was born Dec. 7, 1950, in Miami, Fla., to Rudolph and Mildred (Novotny) Havelka. He grew up in Lake Worth and West Palm Beach, Fla., where he attended schools. He later attended Florida State University in Tallahassee, where he earned a bachelor’s degree. He then served in the Army 3 ½ years before being honorably discharged. In 1972, he moved to Parso...
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Shirley A. Sears
McCUNE — Shirley A. Sears, 83, a longtime resident of McCune, passed way at Lifecare Center in Evergreen, Colo., on Friday, Oct. 14, 2011. She was born March 16, 1928, in McCune to Harold and Henrietta Jones. She has lived in the beautiful mountains of Colorado for the past six years. Shirley was known to all for her love of animals. Survivors include her daughter, Crystal Lovell-Harnden of Evergreen, Colo.; grandchildren, Christopher Lovel...
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Rose Marie Ward
ST. PAUL — Rose Marie Ward, 71, of St. Paul died at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, at her home. She had been in failing health over five years. She was born in Parsons on Dec. 19, 1939, to Oscar L. and Phyllis E. (Kendall) Williams. She grew up in Parsons and graduated from Labette County Community High School in Altamont. On Aug. 31, 1965, she married John Edward Ward in Parsons. She had lived in St. Paul since her marriage. She worked at ...
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Ronald G. ‘Ron’ Havelka
Ronald G. “Ron” Havelka, 60, of Parsons died early Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, at his home. He is survived by his wife, Sandy Havelka of the home. Following cremation, a memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. ...
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Arthur A. ‘Art’ Seeley
Arthur A. “Art” Seeley, 57, of Parsons died early Thursday morning, Oct. 13, 2011, at his home. He had been in failing health. He was born on Jan. 19, 1954, at Kansas City, Mo., to Elmer and Nancy Pauline (Petty) Seeley. He worked as a carpenter. He married Deborah Fike on May 22, 2005, at Joplin. She survives of the home. Other survivors include four daughters, Tami Plummer of Carl Junction, Mo., Nancy Simons of Carthage, Mo., Mary Pierce ...
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Danny L. Thornton
Danny L. Thornton, 58, of Joplin, formerly of Parsons, died Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011, at his home. He was born Nov. 16, 1952, in Parsons to Edwin L. “Roy” and Geraldine (Adams) Thornton. He grew up and attended schools in Parsons. Through the years he had worked as a sales representative at Thornton Sales, later known as Slayman Beverage and Eastern Distributing. He married Sheila Abney on Dec. 2, 1972, in Parsons. They later divorced. He i...
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Danny L. Thornton
JOPLIN — Danny L. Thornton, 58, of Joplin, formerly of Parsons, died Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011, at his home. He is survived by his daughter, Jamie McDaniel, of Dennis. Following cremation, a memorial graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Oakwood Cemetery. Complete obituary details will be announced by Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons. Online condolences may be left at www.forbeshoffman.com.
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Arthur A. ‘Art’ Seeley
Arthur A. “Art” Seeley, 57, of Parsons died early Thursday morning, Oct. 13, 2011, at his home. He had been in failing health. Further obituary information and service arrangements will be announced by Carson-Wall Funeral Home of Parsons.
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Mildred R. Benthin
FRONTENAC — Mildred R. Benthin, 83, of Frontenac, formerly of Galesburg, died at 6:47 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011, at her home. She was born Nov. 14, 1927, in Archie, Mo., to Alvin and Mable (Nation) Reed. As a young girl, she grew up and attended school in Rich Hill and Butler, Mo. On Oct. 22, 1965, she married Harry A. Benthin Sr. in Carson City, Nev. After marriage, they lived in California until moving to Kansas in 1984. Through the ye...
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Jean Marie Cox
LITTLETON, Colo. — Jean Marie Cox, 83, of Littleton, Colo., formerly of St. Paul, died on Monday, Oct. 10, 2011. She was born April 30, 1928, at Detroit, Mich., to John Jr. and Edith K. (Groner) Neighbors. She married Martin E. Cox on Dec. 31, 1949, in St. Paul. He preceded her in death. Survivors include her children, Jack Cox, Connie Ahern, Jimmy Cox and Cathy Amenta; and a brother, Jim Neighbors. Mrs. Cox was cremated. A memorial service w...
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Eugene M. ‘Buck’ McAtee
CONWAY, Ark. — Eugene M. "Buck" McAtee, 92, of Conway, Ark., formerly of Parsons, died at 9:15 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10, 2011, in Conway. He was born Aug. 15, 1919, in St. Paul to Charles Ernest and Sara Irene (Poisette) McAtee. He graduated from Parsons High School in 1937. On March 18, 1941, he enlisted in the U.S. 2nd Cavalry and received the Purple Heart for his bravery in World War II as a second lieutenant battlefield commissioned officer. ...
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