Obituaries
Amy R. Schroder
INDEPENDENCE — Amy R. Schroder, 85, of Independence died at 4:05 a.m. Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, at Montgomery Place Nursing Home in Independence. The service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Crystalbrook Church, 801 W. Chestnut, in Independence. The family will receive friends from 9 a.m. until service time Thursday at the church. Friends may call at their convenience from noon until 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in ...
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Lisa D. McGuire
Lisa D. McGuire, 51, of Parsons died at 6:08 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013, in the emergency room at Labette Health.  She was born Feb. 7, 1961, in Clovis, N.M., to Darrell L. and Texalee (Adair) Smith. She grew up and attended school in New Mexico.  After earning an associate degree in dietary management from Labette Community College, McGuire worked several years at Presbyterian Manor in Parsons. She married Ronnie McGuire. They later divorc...
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Judy K. Dwyer
Judy K. Dwyer, 69, of Parsons died at 3 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, at her home.  She was born March 21, 1943, in Parsons to Fred and Mira (McLane) Groff. She grew up in Parsons where she attended Washington Elementary School and was a 1961 graduate of Parsons High School.  For a short time she worked at the Parsonian Hotel as a PBX operator. She then moved to New Orleans where she worked as a PBX operator before returning to Parsons. She wa...
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Tina M. Wolke
Tina M. Wolke, 45, of Parsons was found at her home Friday, Feb. 8, 2013.  She had been in her usual health and death was unexpected.  She was preceded in death by her father, Leonard G. Wolke Sr., on Sept. 25, 2008; and her mother, Barbara (Rose) Wolke, on Sept. 9, 2012. Complete obituary details and funeral arrangements will be announced by Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at www.forbeshoffman.com.
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Juanita A. ‘Nita’ Lindsey
BURLINGTON — Juanita A. “Nita” Lindsey, 85, of Burlington, formerly of Parsons, died at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. She was born on Aug. 2, 1927, in Oswego to Earl and Nancy (Tindle) Hardin. She attended schools in Oswego, Vinita, Okla., and Denver and high school in Oswego. She married Howard C. “Red” Lindsey on Aug. 14, 1945, in Oswego. He preceded her in death on March 7, 1998. She managed the kitche...
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Lisa D. McGuire
Lisa D. McGuire, 51, of Parsons died at 6:08 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013, in the emergency room at Labette Health.  A celebration of life service and family visitation will be at 6 p.m. Saturday at Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons. The funeral home will announce complete obituary details. Online condolences may be left at www.forbeshoffman.com.
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Judy Dwyer
Judy Dwyer, 69, of Parsons died at 3 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, at her home. She is survived by her husband, Joe Dwyer of the home. The funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery. The rosary will be prayed at 3 p.m. Sunday at Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons, where the family will receive friends immediately following the rosary. The funeral home will announce comple...
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Arlie Burtin
COLLEYVILLE, Texas — Arlie Burtin, 100, of Colleyville, Texas, formerly of Parsons, died Friday, Feb. 1, 2013. He was born on Oct. 7, 1912, in Long Lane, Mo. He married Violet McLaughlin in 1940. She survives of Colleyville. Arlie owned Burtin Livestock Commission Co. until retiring in 1983. Other survivors include two children, Marilyn Vincent of Colleyville and Alan Burtin of Haslet, Texas; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. The...
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John Allen Largent
MIAMI, Okla. — John Allen Largent, 38, of Miami, Okla., died on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, at his home. He was born on April 8, 1974, in Winfield to Leo and Victoria (Thomas) Largent. He attended Girard and Parsons schools before graduating from Pittsburg High School in 1992. He worked at numerous places in Parsons, including Grandview Products, Pizza Hut, Wichita Southeast Kansas Transit and Country Mart to name a few. He had worked at High Wi...
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Hilda L. Nash
Hilda L. Nash, 92, of Parsons died at 6:05 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, at Elmhaven West. She was born June 25, 1920, in Carthage, Mo., to Charles and Pauline (Johnson) Mitchell. As a young girl, she grew up and attended schools in Carthage. She married Henry L. Nash.  After marriage, they lived in Cheyenne, Wyo. Following her husband’s death, she moved to Parsons, where she had a baking business and later worked at Ray Products until retiring....
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Helen Ida Simon
Helen Ida (Rohling) Simon, 92, of Parsons died at 6:45 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, at Elmhaven West.  She was born July 9, 1920, in Andale to Frank and Catherine (Gorges) Rohling. As a young girl, she grew up and attended schools in Colwich. She married Aloysius William “Al” Simon on May 7, 1941, in Colwich. Following their marriage, they farmed in the Colwich area. They later farmed near Fredonia before moving to their farm in rural Parsons i...
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Hilda L. Nash
Hilda L. Nash, 92, of Parsons died at 6:05 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, at Elmhaven West nursing home in Parsons. The service will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. The funeral home will announce complete obituary details later. Online condolences may be left at www.forbeshoffman.com.
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Helen I. Simon
Helen I. Simon, 92, of Parsons died at 6:45 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, at Elmhaven West nursing home in Parsons. She was preceded in death by her husband, Aloysius “Al” Simon, on Oct. 5, 2004. The funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Parsons. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The rosary will be prayed at 6:30 p.m. Friday at Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons, where the family will receive friend...
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Bryan Smith
ST. PAUL — Bryan Smith, 45, of St. Paul died at 7:45 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, at Via Christi Mount Carmel Hospital in Pittsburg. He was born on March 31, 1967, in Parsons to Lawrence C. and Katherine (McAtee) Smith. He grew up in St. Paul, where he attended school and was a 1985 graduate of St. Paul High School. He then attended Rockhurst University in Kansas City, Mo. He was co-owner and employed at HMS Enterprises Inc. of Brazilton. In h...
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Mildred M. Dessenberger Beeson
Mildred M. Dessenberger Beeson, 97, of Parsons died at 10:25 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, at Elmhaven West nursing home in Parsons. She was born on Oct. 10, 1915, at Ewing, Neb., to Chan and Helen (Carson) Waller. She grew up at Ewing and Mound Valley and attended schools there. She attended Mound Valley High School. Mildred lived at Edna, Coffeyville and most recently Parsons. She worked at Automotive Control in Independence, her family’s truck...
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Docia Parker
PITTSBURG — Docia Parker, 91, of Pittsburg died on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013, at her home. She had a heart attack and went suddenly and quietly into that eternal rest. Docia Maxine Brown Parker was born on June 15, 1921, in Labette County to Loyd and Mary Bess (Robison) Brown. She attended grade school at Shiloh grade school and college at Parsons Junior College and Pittsburg State University. She earned her master’s degree in education and taug...
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Richard L. ‘Dick’ Farran
LAWRENCE — Richard L. “Dick” Farran, 70, of Lawrence died Friday, Feb. 1, 2013, at his home. He was born on June 18, 1942, in Parsons to Charles W. and Edith L. Guy Farran. He attended schools in Parsons. He was a cement finisher in the construction industry and later retired from Hy-Vee. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and his two Chihuahuas, Chigger and Sammy. He married Betty Lou Rhoades on April 21, 1961, in Parsons. She preceded him in death ...
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Noma R. Horton
Noma R. Horton, 82, of Parsons died at 12:40 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013, at Elmhaven West nursing home in Parsons. She was born on April 7, 1930, in Cooper, Texas, to Houston and Irene (Moore) Beeler. She graduated from high school in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was a beautician. Survivors include two sons, Bob Horton of Wyoming and Miles Wharton of Parsons; a daughter, Patricia Poole of California; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandch...
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Mark Alan Johnson
DENVER — Mark Alan Johnson, 35, of Denver died on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013, at Denver Hospice after a brief illness. He was born on March 12, 1977, in Goodland to David and Debra (Wicke) Johnson. He attended school in Garden City, graduating from high school in 1995. He attended Garden City Community College. He was general manager of Govnr’s Park Restaurant and Tavern in Denver. Survivors include his father, David Johnson of Garden City; his mo...
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Mary ‘Fidelis’ Starr
OVERLAND PARK — Mary “Fidelis” Starr, 96, of Overland Park, formerly of Coffeyville, died Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013, at Manor Care Health Services in Overland Park. She was born on March 22, 1916, in Coffeyville to Thomas and Hannah (Ridgeway) McGrath. She grew up and attended schools in Coffeyville and was a graduate of Coffeyville High School. She married Howard Eugene “Gene” Starr Sr. in Coffeyville. He preceded her in death. Survivors include...
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