In Memoriam

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" rowspan="2" width=200 BGCOLOR="#FFCC66" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="03fc8c00dkelyh.png"> <div> <B> </B></div> <div> <A HREF="id96.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="High School Years"><B><IMG SRC="0410b120.png" border=0 width="11" height="18" ALT="previous" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></A><B>   </B><A HREF="id46.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Missing Class Members"><B><IMG SRC="0420b120.png" border=0 width="11" height="18" ALT="next" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></A><B>     </B><A HREF="id180.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Dennis Conger"><B><IMG SRC="04412120.png" border=0 width="18" height="18" ALT="down" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></A><B>  </B><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Ottawa High School Class of 57"><B><IMG SRC="04312120.png" border=0 width="18" height="18" ALT="up" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></A></div> <div> <B> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="77" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 30 WIDTH="71"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="30" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="71" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> </TABLE></B></div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B><IMG SRC="0a29e770.png" border=0 width="158" height="119" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <A HREF="id26_m.htm#betty_jo__allen__shaffer" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="In Memoriam"><B>Betty Jo (Allen) Shaffer</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id26_m.htm#jon_e__alterman" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="In Memoriam"><B>Jon E. Alterman</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id26_m.htm#darwin_barney_barnhisel" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="In Memoriam"><B>Darwin Barney Barnhisel</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id26_m.htm#joel_berglund" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="In Memoriam"><B>Joel Berglund</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id26_m.htm#harold_s__briggs" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="In Memoriam"><B>Harold S. Briggs</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id26_m.htm#jolene_n___brink__whitfield" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="In Memoriam"><B>Jolene N. (Brink) Whitfield</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id26_m.htm#duane_brown" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="In Memoriam"><B>Duane Brown</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id26_m.htm#norma__brown__schoonover_1" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="In Memoriam"><B>Norma (Brown) Schoonove</B></A><B>r</B></div> <div> <A HREF="id26_m.htm#warren_fredricks_bruner" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="In Memoriam"><B>Warren Fredricks Bruner</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id26_m.htm#larry_jan_collier" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="In Memoriam"><B>Larry Jan Collier</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id26_m.htm#dennis_conger_1" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="In Memoriam"><B>Dennis Conger</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id26_m.htm#barbara_k___cowdin__holmes_1" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="In Memoriam"><B>Barbara K. (Cowdin) Holmes</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id26_m.htm#jerry_r__ferris" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="In Memoriam"><B>Jerry R. Ferris</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id26_m.htm#fernando_garcia" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="In Memoriam"><B>Fernando Garcia</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id26_m.htm#elmore__going__sacco" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="In Memoriam"><B>Elmore (Going) Sacco</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id26_m.htm#lonnie_hendrickson" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="In Memoriam"><B>Lonnie Hendrickson</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id26_m.htm#lucille_lucy__hinton__williams" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="In Memoriam"><B>Lucille (Hinton) Williams</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id26_m.htm#deana__hood__robertson" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="In Memoriam"><B>Deana (Hood) Robertson</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id26_m.htm#donald_huls" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="In Memoriam"><B>Donald Huls</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id26_m.htm#frank_johnson" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="In Memoriam"><B>Frank Johnson</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id26_m.htm#robert_l__kile" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="In Memoriam"><B>Robert L. Kile</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id26_m.htm#buddy_kirkland" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="In Memoriam"><B>Buddy Kirkland</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id26_m.htm#dean_lundstedt" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="In Memoriam"><B>Dean Lundstedt</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id26_m.htm#thomas_marks_1" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="In Memoriam"><B>Thomas Marks</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id26_m.htm#david_l__mille_" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="In Memoriam"><B>David L. Mille </B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id26_m.htm#mary_lorraine__mock__fryberger" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="In Memoriam"><B>Mary (Mock) Fryberger</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id26_m.htm#leona__montgomery__adams" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="In Memoriam"><B>Leona (Montgomery) Adams</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id26_m.htm#steve_mudrick__" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="In Memoriam"><B>Steve Mudrick  </B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id26_m.htm#sharon__norton__baugher" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="In Memoriam"><B>Sharon (Norton) Baugher</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id26_m.htm#janice_e___pearson__smith" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="In Memoriam"><B>Janice (Pearson) Smith</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id26_m.htm#richard_saling" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="In Memoriam"><B>Richard Saling</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id26_m.htm#marilyn_ann__scott__smith" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="In Memoriam"><B>Marilyn Ann (Scott) Smith</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id26_m.htm#larry_f__walburn" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="In Memoriam"><B>Larry F. Walburn</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id26_m.htm#mae_ann__wollam__kloog" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="In Memoriam"><B>Mae-Ann (Wollam) Kloog</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id26_m.htm#james_eldon_woods" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="In Memoriam"><B>James Eldon Woods</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id26_m.htm#kenneth_zook" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="In Memoriam"><B>Kenneth Zook</B></A></div> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=94 BGCOLOR="#FF3300" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="0403c5e1dvmwlb.png"> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Times New Roman" ><B>Ottawa High School Class of '57</B></FONT><B>     |     </B><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Ottawa High School Class of 57"><B>home</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id17.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Class Directory">Class Directory</A>   |   <A HREF="id18.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Announcements">Announcements</A>   |   <A HREF="id123.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Class Member News">Class Member News</A>   |   <A HREF="id122.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Message Board">Message Board</A>   |   <A HREF="id317.php" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Reunions">Reunions</A>   |   <A HREF="id273.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="OHS Wall Of Honor">OHS Wall Of Honor</A>   |   <A HREF="id49.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Grade School Years">Grade School Years</A>   |   <A HREF="id96.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="High School Years">High School Years</A>   |   <B>In Memoriam</B>   |   <A HREF="id46.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Missing Class Members">Missing Class Members</A>   |   <A HREF="id120.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="OHS Class of 57 Archives">OHS Class of 57 Archives</A>   |   <A HREF="id27.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact Us">Contact Us</A>   |   <A HREF="id93.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="History of OHS">History of OHS</A>   |   <A HREF="id28.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Related Links">Related Links</A>   |   <A HREF="id119.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Policy and Disclaimer ">Policy and Disclaimer </A></div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" height=386 width="100%" colspan=2 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <I>In Memoriam</I></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B> <A NAME="betty_jo__allen__shaffer"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Betty Jo (Allen) Shaffer</B></div> <div>    Betty Jo (Allen) Shaffer was born June 15, 1939 in Ottawa, Kansas and lived in Ottawa her entire life.  She died on August 13, 2003 and is buried in Highland Cemetery in Ottawa.  She was married to Merl Raymond Shaffer on February 9, 1958.  Survivors besides Mr. Shaffer include three sons, one daughter, two brothers, 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.</div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="betty_allen_shaffer"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><A HREF="id251.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Betty Jo (Allen) Shaffer"><B>See article published in Ottawa Herald.</B></A></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B> <A NAME="jon_e__alterman"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Jon E. Alterman</B></div> <div>    Jon E. Alterman, 67, Ottawa, died Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2007, at his home. Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Dengel and Son Mortuary, Ottawa.  He was born July 6, 1939, in Illinois to Albert and Francis (Byers) Alterman.  He was a lifelong Franklin County resident.  He was a member of the Ottawa Community Church.  He owned and operated Alterman Drywall, Ottawa, from the 1960s until he retired. </div> <bR> <div>    He married Linda Croney June 6, 1963. They divorced.  Survivors include sons Jason Alterman and his wife, Lorena, Peace Valley, Mo., Kelly Alterman and his wife, Brandi, West Plains, Mo., and Eddie Alterman and his wife, Megan, Ottawa; daughters Cynthia Silva and her husband, Jerry, Ottawa, and Stephanie Eckenroed and her husband, Kurt, Pomona; and 10 grandchildren. </div> <bR> <div>    He was preceded in death by a brother, Alan Alterman,; a sister, Marilyn Alterman; and infant granddaughter, Ariana Marie Silva. </div> <div> Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery, Pomona. </div> <bR> <div>    Friends may pay their respects from 5 p.m. today to the service hour at Dengel and Son Mortuary, Ottawa. Family will meet with friends from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday.  Memorial contributions may be sent to Ottawa Community Church in care of Dengel and Son Mortuary, 235 S. Hickory St. Ottawa, KS 66067. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family at dengelmortuary@sbcglobal.net. </div> <bR> <div> Thursday, February 8, 2007 11:32:03 AM </div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <I><B> <A NAME="darwin_barney_barnhisel"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></I><I><B>Darwin "Barney" Barnhisel</B></I></div> <div> Darwin Barnhisel was born January 16, 1939, in Le Loup, Kansas. He was the son of R. W. and Nellie Barnhisel.  Darwin died April 13, 1993 while living in Oklahoma City,  OK, at age 54. Darwin married Mary Fuller November 11, 1961 at Ottawa. </div> <bR> <div> At the time of his death Barney was survived by his wife Mary; his son Randal Barnhisel, San Antonio, TX; his son David Barnhisel, Oklahoma City, OK; his daughter Debbie Barnhisel, Oklahoma City, OK; and a sister Janice Klink, Manhattan, KS. </div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <I><B> <A NAME="joel_berglund"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></I><I><B>Joel Berglund</B></I></div> <div> Joel Bergland was born June 11, 1939 and died August 24, 1988, at age 49, while living in Santee, California, where his father, Arvid, and his brother, Jere, also lived at the time. Joel is buried in the Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, CA. </div> <bR> <div> Joel served as a Captain in the Marine Corp and served in Vietnam. After leaving the Marine Corp Joel lived in Liverpool, NY for several years. After his divorce he moved to California. Joel had two children.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B> <A NAME="harold_s__briggs"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Harold S. Briggs, Jr.</B></div> <div>    Harold Briggs graduated from Ottawa University in 1961.  In 1967 he lived in Sabetha, KS. He was born on November 1, 1938 and died April 15, 1995 while living at 77044 Houston, Harris, Texas.  If anyone has any specific information on Harold's death and burial please contact us. </div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <I><B> <A NAME="jolene_n___brink__whitfield"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></I><I><B>Jolene N. (Brink) Whitfield</B></I></div> <div> Jolene N. Whitfield</div> <div> Greensburg, PA</div> <div> Formerly of Ottawa, Kansas</div> <div>      Jolene N. (Brink) Whitfield, 65, of Greensburg, formerly of Ottawa, Kan., died Wednesday, July 6, 2005, in Westmoreland Manor, Hempfield Township. Born July 11, 1939, in Ottawa, Kan., she was a daughter of the late Harry E. Brink and Eva Brink. Jolene had worked for Hewlett-Packard as a regional operations manager before the company became Agilent Technologies. She was Episcopalian by faith, and was a member of the Project Manager's Institute and the American Kennel Club. </div> <bR> <div>    She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by a son, Gregg Whitfield and wife, MaryRenee, of Monroeville; two grandsons, Ryan and Sean Whitfield; a sister, Ravenna Oakes; and several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate the life of Jolene at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 12, in St. Bernadette Church, 245 Azalea Drive, Monroeville, PA 15146, 412-373-0050, with Father Michael Decewicz officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Christian Children's Fund, 2821 Emerywood Parkway, Richmond, VA 23294.  Arrangements by the CLEMENT L. PANTALONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 409 W. Pittsburgh St., Greenburg, 724-837-0020.</div> <bR> <div>    For online obituaries and directions, please visit us at <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><U>www.pantalone.com</U></FONT>. Natale N. Pantalone, supervisor.</div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <I><B> <A NAME="duane_brown"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></I><I><B>Duane Brown</B></I></div> <div> Duane Brown was born in Hutchinson, Kansas, on September 25,1938. He was the son of Lloyd and Glenice Brown. The Brown family moved to Ottawa in 1944. Lloyd Brown ran a bricklaying construction company for many years and Duane became a bricklayer working with his father,his older brother Dale and his brother-in-law, Charles Scoonover. Duane died in Ottawa on November 7,1984, at age 46, from a heart attack. He had been in failing health.</div> <bR> <div> Duane was a member of the First Christian Church and the Bricklayers Union Local No. 18 Kansas City, Kansas. At the time of his death in 1984 he was survived by his mother, Glenice Brown, Ottawa; two sons, David Brown of Ottawa, and Donald Brown, Oklahoma City, Ok; two brothers, Dale Brown, and Louis Brown, both of Ottawa; and two sisters Nancy (David) Mille, Ottawa and <A HREF="#norma__brown__schoonover_1" TITLE="In Memoriam">Norma Sue Schoonover</A>, Princeton. </div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B> <A NAME="norma__brown__schoonover_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><I><B>Norma (Brown) Schoonover</B></I></div> <div> Norma Brown Schoonover was born September 18, 1939 in Chanute, Kansas and died November 11, 2000, at age 61, while living in Princeton, Kansas.  Survivors at the time of death were her husband Charles Schoonover of Princeton, KS; her daughter Cathryn Platt of Gardner, KS; her son Chuck Schoonover of Garnett, KS; her brother Louis Brown of Ottawa, KS; and her sister Nancy Mille of Sylvan Grove, KS.; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. </div> <div>  <A NAME="warren_fredricks_bruner"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Warren Fredricks Bruner</B></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="9f47ab20.jpg" border=0 width="122" height="178" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="5" VSPACE="0">Warren Fredricks Bruner (Pappy), 70, Rantoul, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2010, at his home. He was born July 13, 1939 at home in rural Rantoul, Kan., the son of Geneva M. (Lockwood) and Earl Fredricks Bruner.</div> <bR> <div> Warren grew up in the Rantoul area and attended country rural schools there. He attended Ottawa High School and graduated in 1957.</div> <bR> <div> He married Lois Anne Blankenship Oct. 31, 1959, at the Ruhamah Baptist Church. Warren and Lois shared their 50th wedding anniversary together in October.</div> <bR> <div> Warren worked as a carpenter and a construction worker. He owned his own construction company and built homes and condominiums in the Kansas City area during the 1970s.  fter working as a construction worker, he worked for Franklin County Public Works Dept. as a blade operator from 1991 to 1999.</div> <bR> <div> He was a member of the National Guard and a member of Ruhamah Baptist Church. Warren's maternal grandparents deeded their homestead with 40 acres to him. Warren and Lois have resided there since they were married. Warren started as a young boy with one registered Hereford cow,increased his herd and eventually changed to Angus cattle. Warren was able to keep the herd during his lengthy illness due to the help of his friends, Steve and Sherry Froggatte and their family.</div> <bR> <div> He loved to watch his cattle and enjoyed being around them, loved to bowl, and loved to build handcrafted pieces for his wife. His greatest joy was helping others and taking care of his family. He was a member of the Ottawa Men's Bowling Association and Greater Douglas County Bowling Association. His proudest moment while bowling in a league was to bowl a 299 game and then followed with a perfect 300 game.  </div> <bR> <div> Survivors include his wife, Lois of the home; sons Gail F. Bruner of Rantoul and Randy J. Bruner and his wife Nicol, Hesston; brother Wayne and his wife Maxine Bruner, Rantoul; sister-in-law Linda M. Kistner, Vassar; four grandchildren, Bryce, Luke, Logan and Brayden Bruner; and many nieces and nephews.</div> <bR> <div> He was preceded in death by his father and mother and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, George and Lola (Whitacre) Blankenship.</div> <bR> <div> Warren's family would like to give a very special thank you to Dr. Matthew Stein of Lawrence Memorial Oncology and Midland Hospice. A heartfelt thank you to all of Warren's friends, family and neighbors for supporting Warren through his illness.</div> <bR> <div> Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 15, 2010, at Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home.  Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at the funeral home.</div> <bR> <div> Burial will be at the Princeton Cemetery.</div> <bR> <div> In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice and sent in care of Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home, PO Box 14, Ottawa, KS  66067.</div> <bR> <div> Online condolences may be shared with the Bruner family at www.lamb-roberts.com.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <I><B> <A NAME="larry_jan_collier"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></I><I><B>Larry Jan Collier</B></I></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="908c1c50.png" border=0 width="193" height="197" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="5" VSPACE="0">   Larry Jan Collier, January 5<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT>, 1939 – December 27<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT>, 2008 peacefully passed away at his home in Turlock, California.  Larry was born in Buffalo, Oklahoma and had lived the past 46 years in California where he owned and operated Larry’s Swimming Pool Service in Turlock for over 25 years. </div> <bR> <div>    He loved hunting, camping, fishing, golfing and enjoyed building and flying his remote control model airplanes. Larry was a member of the Radio Control Flyers Unlimited of Modesto and Turlock, Northern California Golf Association, Academy of Model Aeronautics and Sons in Retirement Golf Club. He served in the U.S. Army Missile Command in the late 1950’s. </div> <bR> <div>    He is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Gayle Collier; his Mother, Jeanne Collier of Turlock; a brother, Robert Collier and sister-in-law Diana of Simi Valley, Ca; daughter Jan Dyer and son-in-law Rich of Sonora; daughter Jill Parrish and son-in-law Mike of Waterford, a son Jeff Collier and daughter-in-law Bernadette of Hilmar. </div> <bR> <div>    Larry is also survived by six grandchildren, Travis Moses of Berkeley, Ca; Kim Moses of Sonora, Ca; Michaela Parrish of Waterford, Ca; Joseph, Jared and Sarah Collier all of Hilmar, Ca; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his Father, Lawrence Collier in 1996. </div> <bR> <div>    A Graveside service was held on January 8<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT> at 10:30 am at the San Joaquin National Cemetery in Santa Nella, Ca with a 1:00 luncheon following at Western View Mobile Home Park clubhouse, 1400 N. Tully Rd, Turlock. Donations may be made to the American Diabetes or Heart Association. Larry will be greatly missed by all. </div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <I><B> <A NAME="dennis_conger_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></I><I><B>Dennis Conger</B></I></div> <div> Dennis Conger was born in Kansas City, Kansas on February 19, 1939, to Wilmer and Grace Conger, and died November 20, 1997, at age 58, while living in Prairie Village, KS.  Dennis was Mr. Junior OHS and was class president his junior year in high school.  He was a physical therapist. </div> <bR> <div> At the time of his death he was survived by his wife of 36 years, Linda; daughter, Kathryn Kelly Conger, Prairie Village, KS; son Scott Day Conger, Lawrenceburg, IN; brother and sister-in-law, Daryl and Mary Conger, Sidney, NE; brother-in-law and wife, Dr. Don and Susie Day, Reno, NV. </div> <div>  <A NAME="dennis_conger"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Comic Sans MS" ><A HREF="id180.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Dennis Conger"><B>See article published in Ottawa Herald.</B></A></FONT></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B> <A NAME="barbara_k___cowdin__holmes_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Barbara K. (Cowdin) Holmes</B></div> <div> 1939 - 2007</div> <div> Lebo, Kansas</div> <bR> <div>    The funeral for Barbara K. Holmes was held at 2 p.m. Sunday, September 23, 2007 at the Lebo United Methodist Church. Burial was in Lincoln Cemetery at Lebo.  Mrs. Holmes died Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2007, at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka. She was 68.  She checked on newborn babies for Lyon County from 2002 to 2004. Previously, she was a a dietary manager at area nursing homes from 1986 to 2002, and from 1984 to 1986 she worked at Panthers Hideaway in Melvern.  The daughter of Alfred and Rose L. Miller Cowdin, she was born May 18, 1939, in Ottawa. She married Jack L. Holmes on Jan. 17, 1960, in Pratt. They divorced 27 years later.  </div> <bR> <div>    Mrs. Holmes is survived by three sons, Alan Holmes and Jeff Holmes, both of Lebo, and Mark Stevenson of Richmond; three brothers, Danny Cowdin of Quenemo, Charles Cowdin of Ottawa and Larry Cowdin of Topeka; two sisters, Betty Newkirk of Wellsville and Karen Revey of Garnett; 10 grandchildren and her companion of 10 years, Larry Hensley of Lebo.  A son, Dave Stevenson, five brothers, Eugene Cowdin, Robert Cowdin, Bernard Cowdin, Darrell Cowdin and Ronald Cowdin, and two sisters, Arlene Dean and Barb Holmes, died earlier.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <I><B> <A NAME="jerry_r__ferris"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></I><I><B>Jerry R. Ferris</B></I></div> <div> <IMG SRC="9cd5b920.jpg" border=0 width="91" height="146" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> </div> <div>     <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Jerry R. Farris, age 70, of Ottawa passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2009, at Ottawa Retirement Village. </FONT></div> <bR> <div>    He was born on April 21, 1939, on the family farm southwest of Ottawa, the son of Mildred M. (Hayden) and Ray Farris. </div> <bR> <div>    A lifelong resident of Ottawa, he attended Wycoff Grade School, graduated from Ottawa High School in 1957, and attended Ottawa University.</div> <bR> <div>    Jerry was a farmer and a stockman. </div> <bR> <div>    He enjoyed fishing, hunting, antique farm equipment and spending time with his family. He also spent a lot of time with his friends enjoying coffee at the local restaurants in town. </div> <bR> <div>    He served on the Ottawa Co-op Board of Directors, was the Lincoln Township Treasurer more than 30 years, volunteer firefighter, a board member of Rural Water District No. 4 and was a member of Ottawa Elks Lodge No. 803 and Power of the Past.</div> <bR> <div>    Survivors include his wife, Marie Farris of Ottawa; son, Keith, and his wife, Sharon, of Ottawa; daughter, Carolyn Dunn, and her husband, Brian, of St. John, Kan., and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, mother and brother, Milton.</div> <bR> <div>    Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 31, 2009, at Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 2009, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Way or Power of the Past, sent in care of Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home, PO Box 14, Ottawa KS 66067.    </div> <bR> <div>    Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.lamb-roberts.com and at www.ottawaherald.com<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <I><B> <A NAME="fernando_garcia"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></I><I><B>Fernando Garcia</B></I></div> <div>     Fernando Garcia was born April 16, 1939 in LeLoup, Kansas, and died at his home in Ottawa, Kansas on Fri. August 9, 1974 at age 35.  He was the son of Juan and Paula (Arais) Garcia.</div> <bR> <div>    Fernando graduated from Ottawa High School in 1957 and was employed 11 years by Parmalee Products.  He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.</div> <bR> <div>    At the time of his death in 1974 he was survived by his mother and brother of the home, Mrs. Paula Garcia and Carlos Garcia; two other brothers, Albert Garcia, Topeka, KS, and Encarnacion Garcia, El Paso, TX; seven sisters, Mrs. Lupe Rios and Mrs. Esther Flores, both of Kansas City, KS., Mrs. Henryetta Soriano, Kansas City MO., Mrs. Aurora Ottinger, Atchison, KS; Mrs. Naalia Martinez, 814 N. Poplar, Mrs. Amelia Garcia, and Mrs. Juanuta Blanco of Ottawa.<B> </B></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <I><B> <A NAME="elmore__going__sacco"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></I><I><B>Elmore (Going) Sacco</B></I></div> <div>    Jacquelyn Elmore (Going) Sacco, 63, of Safety Harbor, Flordia, died Thursday (October 30, 2003) at Mease Countryside Hospital in Safety Harbor.  She was born in Ottawa, Kansas, and came moved to Safty Harbor in 1965 from New York City.  She worked as a superintendent of hosts for TWA and owned a day care center.  She attended Baker University in Kansas and was a member of Espiritu Santo Catholic Church, Safety Harbor.  Survivors include her husband, Joseph; two sons, Marc, New Fairfield, CT; and Michael, Clearwater; FL; a daughter, Michele Sacco-Eanes, Clearwater; FL; a brother, Dr. John Going, Kansas City, KS.; a sister, Patricia Porter, El Sobrante, CA.; and four grandchildren. </div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <I><B> <A NAME="lonnie_hendrickson"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></I><I><B>Lonnie Hendrickson</B></I></div> <div>     Lonnie Leroy Hendrickson was born July 28, 1939, in Ottawa, the son of Alonzo A. and Mable Martin Hendickson.  He died July 13, 1974, in Ottawa at age 34.  Lonnie attended Ottawa Junior High School.  Lonnie had served in the military for several years and spent some time stationed in Korea.</div> <bR> <div>      At the time of his death in 1974 he was survived by his wife, Terri, of the home, two sons, Rickie Hendrickson and Lonnie Hendrickson Jr., Aneheim, CA; two brothers, Earl H. Hendrickson, Princeton MO., and Arland Hendrickson, Ottawa; three sisters, Mrs. Betty Prentice, Ottawa, Mrs. Beverly Massengale, Ottawa, and Mrs. Shirley Ball, Ottawa.  He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Mrs. Lela Hotaling. </div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <I><B> <A NAME="lucille_lucy__hinton__williams"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></I><I><B>Lucille "Lucy" (Hinton) Williams</B></I></div> <div>    Lucille Hinton Williams died in January 1993, at age 54, while living in Scappoose, Oregon,. She had three children, Patricia, Jurita ad Laree Ann. Patricia is married to Henry Rojo, lives in Lincoln City, OR and has 4 children (Crystal,Rico,Carlos and Victorio). Jurita Williams is married to John Williams and lives in Salem, OR.  They have 2 children (Debbie and John).  Laree Ann (Williams) Jones has 3 children (Charity, Belinda and Desiree). They live in Longview, WA.   Lucille was married to Edward "Eddie" Williams.  Lucille is survived by sisters Jurita Kay (Hinton) Kilborne (OHS class of '62), Cirtus Heights, CA, Rosella June Hinton (OHS class of '67) and a brother Steven Joseph Hinton (OHS class of '68).  Lucille is buried in Portland, Oregon. <I>[Note: Update provided by sister Jurita via e-mail]</I></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <I><B> <A NAME="deana__hood__robertson"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></I><I><B>Deana (Hood) Robertson</B></I></div> <div>    Deana Hood Robertson was born November 2, 1939 and died August 3, 1998. She was almost 60 years of age.  She was living in Arizona City, Arizona where she moved in 1988.  Deana, at the time of her death, had three sons, five grandchildren, five step-grandchildren and four step great grandchildren.  Deana was married to Ronald "Ron" Robertson. </div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B> <A NAME="donald_huls"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Francis Donald “Dee” Huls</B></div> <div> Nov. 29, 1938 - Mar. 20, 2007</div> <div> <IMG SRC="7b2d8fd0.png" border=0 width="216" height="253" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="2" VSPACE="1"></div> <div>    A memorial service celebrating the life of Dee Huls was held at Chamberlain Chapel on Monday, Mar. 26.</div> <div> Mr. Huls was a writer, broadcaster and journalist for most of his life although many people will have the more recent memory of him as the friendly check-out clerk at Wal-Mart.</div> <bR> <div>    Dee was born Nov. 29, 1938 in Ottawa, Kan., the first child of Frances and Donald Huls. One month after his graduation from Ottawa High School in 1957 he moved with his family to Chadron. He soon joined the Air Force but the discovery that he had a sun allergy ended his service after 3 months.</div> <bR> <div>    Dee attended Chadron State College before embarking on a career in radio, television and newspaper. He returned to Chardon in 1967 where he served as editor of the Chadron Record until 1975.</div> <bR> <div>    Dee was laid to rest in Greenwood Cemetery next to his parents. He is survived by three children and eight grandchildren and two siblings. His marriage to Margaret Kadlecek of Hay Springs gave him Kimberly Ann Stephens of Albuquerque and Francis Donald Huls Jr. of Bonney Lake, Wash. His marriage to Pat Musfelt Reeves of Rushville gave him Michelle Renee Knapp of Alliance. F.D.’s sister and brother-in-law, Cynthia & Lynn Gorr of Sammamish, Wash and brother David Huls of Redmond, Wash., also survive.</div> <bR> <div>    Memorial donations may be made to the Chadron RSVP program in care of Chamberlain Chapel; PO Box 970; Chadron, Neb. 69337.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B> <A NAME="frank_johnson"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Frank Johnson</B></div> <div> <B>Former Unified labor negotiator dies after battle with cancer</B></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="9dd5ef10.jpg" border=0 width="350" height="241" ALT="Frank Johnson" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="5" VSPACE="0">RACINE - Frank Johnson was an award-winning negotiator.  Not the kind you see yelling across tables in movies. The kind who's calm and collected, and gets the job done.</div> <bR> <div>   For 26 years, Johnson negotiated labor contracts as in-house legal counsel and employee relations executive director of the Racine Unified School District. Johnson died Monday from brain cancer. He was 71.</div> <bR> <div>   In his time with Racine Unified, documents show Johnson represented the district in more than 1,800 grievances and more than 300 arbitration hearings. He also successfully negotiated more than 70 collective bargaining agreements with seven bargaining units. Those bargaining meetings may have been successful but were not always easy.</div> <bR> <div>   Johnson served the district during years that included sick-outs and lock-outs. Johnson's son, Michael, even remembers times that people protested outside the family's home.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="9e75f680.png" border=0 width="351" height="104" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="5" VSPACE="0">  "That, for me, was a big eye-opener that teachers and my dad were not seeing eye-to-eye on some things," recalled Michael Johnson, now 38 and still living in Racine. He said despite what some may have thought, his father was not against teachers or schools. "He's always been a big public school supporter."</div> <bR> <div>   Frank Johnson's children attended public school and he supported them as they moved into education-related careers. Christopher Johnson, 36, of Oakland, Calif., teaches geology at a community college and Michael teaches biology at Case High School. "Back in the day Case was a pretty unionized school," Michael Johnson said. "There's a lot of heavy union guys that came out of there, and so when I came in people were surprised and thought it was ironic that Frank Johnson's son was a teacher at Case."</div> <bR> <div>   When Frank Johnson, originally of Ottawa, Kan., moved his family to Racine for the Unified job in 1980, district relations with the unions were bleak and "had a history of turmoil, resulting in a number of bitter strikes," according to a letter Frank Johnson wrote to Unified staff upon his retirement in 2006.</div> <bR> <div>   But Frank Johnson took the job anyway and those who have sat on his side and opposite him at the negotiating table say he helped smooth district-union relationship to what they are today.</div> <bR> <div>   "When Frank started, it was not as smooth as it is right now," said Del Fritchen, a former Unified assistant superintendent for human resources and former interim superintendent who worked with Frank Johnson for many years. "It was a little bit more aggressive and difficult. Frank was very instrumental in helping to bring more smoothness to that process ... he was never real flustered, never real up or down. He was very consistent. He was prepared. He knew his job well."</div> <bR> <div>   Fritchen said those qualities, coupled with the way Frank Johnson respected employee groups, made those groups respect him just as much.</div> <bR> <div>   "Over the course of decades, the (Racine Education Association teachers' union) worked closely with Frank on many issues important to teachers," wrote REA President Pete Knotek in a statement. "While Frank was a worthy adversary, numerous agreements were reached between the REA and RUSD during his tenure as the District's legal counsel."</div> <div> On his last day as Unified's legal counsel, employees made a walkway to his car, lining his path for a standing ovation, said Keri Hanstedt, current Unified employee relations manager.</div> <bR> <div>   "That shows the kind of man he was. Never before has that happened," said Hanstedt, who was hired by Frank Johnson in 1991. "He watched out for everybody in a very tough job. He thought of every party involved and the ramifications of every decision ... first and foremost to the students."</div> <bR> <div>   Letters about Frank Johnson from RUSD officials, principals, attorneys and others repeatedly refer to his dedication to students and their rights. There's also much mention of his professionalism, integrity, dependability and calmness in stressful high-pressure situations, according to the letters, which successfully nominated Frank Johnson for an award he got in 2009 from the Wisconsin School Attorneys Association for distinguished service in school law.</div> <bR> <div>   "He was an incredible mentor," Hanstedt said. "He told you the things you needed to hear and guided you always toward taking the next step in your career."</div> <div> <I>Racine, WI JournalTimes.com | Monday, September 27, 2010</I></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B> <A NAME="robert_l__kile"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Robert L. Kile</B></div> <div> <IMG SRC="a5cafee0.jpg" border=0 width="175" height="238" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="5" VSPACE="3">Robert L. "Bobbie" Kile, 72, Ottawa, died Tuesday, May 8, 2012, at his home.</div> <bR> <div> Cremation is planned and private family services will be held.</div> <bR> <div> Bobbie was born Wednesday, Dec. 6, 1939, in Ottawa, Kan., the son of Robert Kendall and June Rose (Kirkland) Kile. He grew up in Ottawa and, during his working career, lived at many different locations. Upon his retirement, he returned to Ottawa.  </div> <bR> <div> Bobbie graduated from Ottawa High School with the class of 1957. He was a Kansas State University alumnus, where he received a bachelor of science degree in architectural engineering, graduating Magna Cum Laude.</div> <bR> <div> He worked from 1961 through 1966 as an architectural engineer for Phillips Petroleum Company. He then entered the computer programming field in 1966. From the early 1970s, he was self-employed as a computer scientist, working for numerous government agencies on both the east and west coasts until his retirement. He was a pioneer and leader in computer science, developing programs for both anti-aircraft and anti-submarine warfare. He was instrumental in developing underwater weapons systems on the Trident Submarine for the U.S. Navy. He was the only authorized civilian invited aboard its maiden voyage.  </div> <bR> <div> On June 10, 1961, Bobbie was married to Eleanor Ott in Ottawa, Kan. They later divorced.</div> <bR> <div> On April 1, 1978, he was united in marriage to Doris Jones in Oakton, Va. She survives.</div> <bR> <div> Besides his wife, Doris, Bobbie also is survived by his son, Dr. Jeffrey Kile, and his wife, Dr. Katrina John, Brooklyn, N.Y.; a brother, David G. Kile, and his wife, Linda, Ottawa, Kan.; a sister, Gloria A. Wolf, Olathe, Kan.; nephews, Ryan Kile, and his wife, Chris, and Bret Kile; great-nephew, Kwincy Kile; and great-niece, Karley Kile.</div> <bR> <div> He is preceded in death by his parents; and a son, Robert David Kile.</div> <bR> <div> An online guest book is available at <A HREF="www.dengelmortuary.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="www.dengelmortuary.com">www.dengelmortuary.com</A> . Condolences may be left at www.ottawaherald.com</div> <bR> <div> <I>OTTAWA HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL 1957:</I></div> <div> <I> </I></div> <div> <I>ROBERT KILE  ---- Orchestra 11-12; Band 8-9-10-11-12; Secretary-treasurer 11; President 12; Swing Kings 10-11-12; Dramatics Club 8; Boys State 11. </I></div> <div> <I> He was well known in high school for playing the trumpet in the orchestra, band and especially as a key member of the Swing Kings. [Thanks to Morgan Williams]</I></div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <I><B> <A NAME="buddy_kirkland"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></I><I><B>Buddy Kirkland</B></I></div> <div>    Clarence R. (Buddy) Kirkland Jr. was born on February 20,1939 at Ottawa RFD 2.  He died an accidental death near Ottawa, Kansas on December 16, 1962 at age 23.  Buddy went to Ottawa Junior High School and then moved and attended high school in the Franklin County area.</div> <bR> <div>     In 1956 he joined the Army and served with the military police.  He was living in Princeton, KS, and was a car repairman for the Santa Fe railroad.  At the time of his death he was survived by his mother, five sisters, a brother and two grandmothers.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <I><B> <A NAME="dean_lundstedt"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></I><I><B>Dean Lundstedt</B></I></div> <div> Dean Lundstedt was born October 24, 1938 at Ottawa, Kansas and died December 26, 2000 at age 62, in Grapevine, Texas. He was the son of Lawrence and Ruth Emmons Lundstedt.  He was a pilot for Kittyhawk Airways and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. </div> <bR> <div> Survivors at the time of his death included his wife, Melba, a son, Bradley Lundstedt of Roanoke, TX; and three daughters, Susan McDaniel, Bedford, TX; Lori Shoemaker, Arlington, TX; and Karen Lundstedt, Keller, TX; a brother, Charles Lundstedt, Huntington, TX. </div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B> <A NAME="thomas_marks_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><I><B>Thomas Marks</B></I></div> <div>    Thomas W. Marks, 64, Ottawa, died Thursday, Oct. 14, 2004, at his home.  Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 19 at Dengel & Son Mortuary with the Rev. Bob Miller officiating.</div> <bR> <div>    He was born Dec. 1, 1939, to William J. and Winnie (Dawson) Marks in Ottawa.  He grew up in the rural Ottawa area.  He graduated from Ottawa High School in 1957 and attended Kansas University.  He worked as a cutter at Mode-O-Day in Ottawa and was later promoted to assistant plant manager.  In 1968, he transferred to San Bernardino, Calif., to be a plant manager for Mode-O-Day until 1972.  He later owned and and operated High Country Designs, a specialty advertising manufacturing firm in Denver in the early and mid 1980s.  In 1992, he started working as an inventory control person for Spring North Supply, Denver, and transferred in 1995 to Sprint's facility at New Century, Gardner, until 1997.  He then worked as a warranty claims manager for Hotsy Corporation, Denver, until his retirement in 1998.</div> <bR> <div>    He married Connie Rae Reed in September 1958 in Ottawa. They later divorced. He married Linda Bridge on Jan. 30, 1971, in Los Alamitos, Calif. She survives.</div> <bR> <div>    He was a member of several Lions Clubs, including the one in Ottawa.  Survivors also include a son, Michael Thomas Marks, Lenexa; two daughters, Shelley Renee Marks, Bangkok, Thailand, and Shelley Elizabeth Henry, Parker, Colo.; a sister, Hazel W. Gillette, Paola; and seven grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by a son, Scott Raymond Marks.</div> <div> Friends may pay their respects after 5 p.m. Monday at the mortuary, where the family will meet friends from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Private burial will be later.</div> <bR> <div>    Memorials may be made to the Friends of Historic Buildings, OHS Restoration, in care of Dengel & Son Mortuary, 235 S. Hickory St., Ottawa, KS 66067.  Condolences may be e-mailed to the family through dengelmortuary@sbcglobal.net.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B> <A NAME="david_l__mille_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>David L. Mille </B></div> <div> Monday, December 18, 2006</div> <div>    <A HREF="id123_david_l__mille_.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Class Member News">David L. Mille</A>, 67, Rose Hill, died Friday Dec. 15, 2006.  He was born Jan. 27, 1939, in Ottawa, Kansas.  He worked as a school bus driver for the Sylvan school district.  Survivors include his wife, Nancy A. Mille, Rose Hill; son, Robert Mille, Hutchinson; daughter, Dianna Fisher , Rose Hill; brothers, Kenneth Mille, Ottawa, Richard Mille, Versailles, Mo., and Frank Mille, Washington; sisters, Beverly Sellers and Mary Mille, both of Ottawa; four grandchildren; five step-grandchildren and one great-grandchild. </div> <bR> <div>    Memorial contributions may be sent to Hospice Care of Kansas in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth St., Salina KS 67401. </div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <I><B> <A NAME="mary_lorraine__mock__fryberger"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></I><I><B>Mary Lorraine (Mock) Fryberger</B></I></div> <div>    Mary Lorraine Mock Fryberger died about 1996 of cancer while living in Newcastle, Delaware. </div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <I><B> <A NAME="leona__montgomery__adams"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></I><I><B>Leona (Montgomery) Adams</B></I></div> <div>    Leona D. Adams, 65, died Thursday June 17, 2004, at her home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Dengel & Son Mortuary with the Rev. Matthew Benorden officiating. </div> <bR> <div>    She was born March 15, 1939, to John L. and Eula Mae (Welton) Montgomery in Ottawa.  She attended Ottawa High School with the class of 1957. She was a dispatcher for A-1 Cab Co. in the 1960s. In the 1970s, she worked for the North American Hotel, the Norge Village Laundry and the Hallmark Inn in the housekeeping department. Then she worked for 24 years as a clerk for Franklin County Transfer Station, retiring in May.</div> <div> She married Joe Scott in 1955. They later divorced. She married Robert Adams in 1976. They later divorced.</div> <div> She was a member and former deacon of the North Baptist Church. She was also a member of the Ottawa Promenaders Square Dance Club.</div> <bR> <div>    Survivors include five children, Karen Hull, Rita Coulter, Randy Scott, all of Ottawa; Annette Spillman, Quenemo; and John Scott, Woodward, Okla.; four sisters, Donna Yakle, Beth Hotaling and Sandra Moore, all of Ottawa, and Linda Fletcher, Olathe; one brother, Kenny Montgomery, Ottawa; 13 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, four step grandchildren, eight step great-grandchildren, and three step great-great-grandchildren.</div> <bR> <div>    Burial will be at Highland Cemetery. The family will meet with friends from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at Dengel and Son Mortuary. </div> <bR> <div>    Memorials may be made to the North Baptist Church or Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Post #5901, of Ottawa, in care of Dengel & Son Mortuary, 235 S. Hickory St., Ottawa, KS 66067. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family through dengelmortuary@sbcglobal.net. </div> <div> <A HREF="id271.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Leona Dell Adams"><I><B>More information</B></I></A></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <I><B> <A NAME="steve_mudrick__"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></I><I><B>Steve Mudrick  </B></I></div> <div>    Steve Mudrick, 60, died October 3, 1999.  He was born March 11, 1939, at Ottawa, the son of David S. and Bessie Mudrick.  Since 1978, he had owned and operated Litwin's Department Store in downtown Ottawa.  Survivors at the time of his death included brothers Dave Mudrick, Topeka, KS, and Tom Mudrick, Iola, KS. </div> <div>  <A NAME="steve_mudrick"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id118.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Steve Mudrick"><B>See Editorial published in Ottawa Herald.</B></A></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <I><B> <A NAME="sharon__norton__baugher"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></I><I><B>Sharon (Norton) Baugher</B></I></div> <div>    Sharon Norton Baugher was born on August 17, 1939 in Quenemo, Kansas to Charles and Vivian (Gieber) Norton.  She died on November 24, 2001 while living in Ottawa, KS.  She married Glen T. Baugher in Ottawa on November 23, 1962.  He proceeded her in death May 18, 1996. </div> <bR> <div>    At the time of her death Sharon was survived by her mother of Ottawa, two daughters, Susan R. Poelstra, Ottawa and Pamela D. Powers, Lawrence, KS; a brother Danny Norton, Estes Park, CO.; four sisters and three grandchildren. </div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B> <A NAME="janice_e___pearson__smith"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Janice E. (Pearson) Smith</B></div> <div>         </div> <div>  </div> <div> <I>Tuesday, October 12, 2010</I></div> <div>  <IMG SRC="a42b4e40.jpg" border=0 width="180" height="228" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="3" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> Janice E. Smith, 70, Louisburg, Kan., died Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010, at her home surrounded by her loving family.  </div> <div>  </div> <div> Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct 12, 2010, at the Penwell-Gabel Louisburg Chapel.  Burial to follow in the Aubry Cemetery, Stilwell, Kan. Visitation was 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at the Chapel.</div> <div>  </div> <div> Janice was born Dec. 23, 1939, in Ottawa, Kan. to Loyd Pearson and Flora Sink Pearson.   </div> <div>  </div> <div> She graduated from Ottawa High School in 1957.</div> <div>  </div> <div> She married Claude "Bud" Smith, and they had three children. Greg, Jeffery and Kevin.  From Ottawa, they moved to Kansas City, Kan., then to Stilwell, Kan., where they could raise their family in the country.  Janice worked for 15 years as an elevator operator for the Federal Reserve Bank.</div> <div>  </div> <div> She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who always enjoyed cooking, sewing, reading, and charity work.  She used humor and a genuine heart in all she did, often giving up things to be able to do for her loved ones.</div> <div>  </div> <div> In 2006 they built a home in Louisburg, Kan., where they were surrounded by loving family, neighbors and friends.  Janice passed peacefully in her home in the care of three credible nurses, Linda, Lisa and Taylor.  </div> <div>  </div> <div> She was preceded in death by husband, Bud, and a son, Jeffery.</div> <div>  </div> <div> Survivors include her sons, Greg (Laura), Kevin (Brenda); grandchildren Heather (Chad), Danielle and Taylor. As well as a dear friend, Tina; a loved brother-in-law, Don; and many caring nieces and nephews.</div> <div>  </div> <div> In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Odyssey Hospice. </div> <div>  </div> <div> To leave a special message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabelLouisburg.com. </div> <bR> <div> Source: Penwell-Gabel - Louisburg Chapel Funeral Home, Louisburg, KS 66053</div> <div> LINK:  <A HREF="http://www.penwellgabellouisburg.com/obituary-pg.asp?src=choice&obitid=43389&name=Janice+E%2E+Smith&city=Louisburg&st=KS" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.penwellgabellouisburg.com/obi">http://www.penwellgabellouisburg.com/obituary-pg.asp?src=choice&obitid=43389&name=Janice+E%2E+Smith&city=Louisburg&st=KS</A></div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <I><B> <A NAME="richard_saling"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></I><I><B>Richard Saling</B></I></div> <bR> <div>    Richard Saling died about 1966 in an accident in Wellsville, Kansas.  He is buried in the Wellsville cemetery.  It is believed he had died before our 10th year reunion in 1967. </div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <I><B> <A NAME="marilyn_ann__scott__smith"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></I><I><B>Marilyn Ann (Scott) Smith</B></I></div> <bR> <div> Marilyn Ann Smith, 72, Rantoul, formerly of Ottawa, Kan., passed away Monday, Sept. 19, 2011, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital with family by her side.  Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, at Wilson's Funeral Home in Wellsville. Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011, also at the funeral home.  Marilyn Ann Smith was born June 16, 1939, in Ottawa, Kan., the daughter of Joe Francis and Lenore Mae (Hartpence) Scott. She grew up and attended school in Ottawa.  In August of 1956 she married Lucky Lee Patton in Miami, Okla. They later divorced. On May 25, 1970, she married Joe Wayne Smith in Ottawa. They shared 41 years of marriage before her passing. He survives at the home. Marilyn worked as a laundry aide at Ransom Memorial Hospital for 21 years. Aside from working, Marilyn loved being a homemaker, taking care of and cleaning her own house. She loved her dogs, was an avid NASCAR fan and loved being around her family. She enjoyed interior decorating, planting flowers around her home and being outside. She will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved her and were touched by her presence in their life. Marilyn is survived by her husband of the home; a son, Jimmie Lee Patton, Lane; a daughter, Janet Leann (Patton) Berry, Ottawa; a granddaughter, Chasity Dawn (Patton) Murphy, Wellsville; sister, Norma Patton, Ottawa, Kan.; a sister, Sue Everson, Woodward, Okla.; a brother, Fred Scott, Woodward, Okla.; two great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; a son, Ronnie Wayne Patton (1978); and a sister, Margie Adams. Memorial contributions may be made to the Franklin County Cancer Society in care of Wilson's, PO Box 486 Wellsville KS 66092</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <I><B> <A NAME="larry_f__walburn"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></I><I><B>Larry F. Walburn</B></I></div> <div> <I>1939 - 2009 Lawrence </I></div> <div> <IMG SRC="909b4ec0.png" border=0 width="180" height="236" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="5" VSPACE="0">    <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >A memorial service for Larry F. Walburn, 69, Lawrence, was held at 2 p.m. Friday at Central United Methodist Church. Private burial was at Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Walburn died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, at his home. </FONT></div> <bR> <div>     He was born June 17, 1939, in Michigan Valley, the son of Gerald F. and Letha J. Mitchell Walburn. </div> <bR> <div>     He graduated from Ottawa High School with the Class of 1957. Following graduation he worked for Wassmer’s Clothing in Ottawa prior to joining the United States Air Force. Following his honorable discharge from the Air Force, he launched a 36-year career in the automotive industry when he joined Jim Clark Chrysler-Plymouth of Topeka in 1969. </div> <bR> <div>     In 1972, he and his family moved from Topeka to St. Joseph, Mo., to open Jim Clark Dodge, Chrysler-Plymouth. They moved in 1975 to Lawrence, where he was vice-president and co-owner of Jim Clark Motors until his retirement in January 2006. </div> <bR> <div>     Mr. Walburn received numerous awards and recognition from Chrysler Corporation for outstanding service and sales. He was active in the Lawrence community. He was a leader in Boy Scout programs, and especially enjoyed the Pinewood Derby. </div> <bR> <div>     He was also involved with the Toys for Tots program in Lawrence. A member of the Central United Methodist Church of Lawrence, he served as chairman of the Pastor/Parish Relations Committee for 10 years. </div> <bR> <div>     While in Ottawa, he was a member of the First United Methodist Church and had been a member and a leader of the Ottawa Jaycees. </div> <bR> <div>     Survivors include his wife, Judy Clark Walburn; five children, Todd and wife Melissa, Topeka, Wendy Echtermeyer and husband Matt, Denver, Colo., Greg, Lawrence, Jamie Mulanax and husband Douglas, Augusta, Ga., and Scott and wife Ashley, Houston; seven grandchildren, Grayson and Kennedy Walburn, Corbin Echtermeyer, Hannah Kate and Molly Mulanax, and Jack and Henry Walburn; his mother, Lawrence; a brother, John E., Ottawa; a sister, Peggy J. Thornton, Lyndon; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. </div> <bR> <div>     He was preceded in death by his father, Gerald F. Walburn, and a granddaughter, Emily Caroline Mulanax. There will be no visitation. </div> <bR> <div>     The family suggests memorials to Central United Methodist Church, sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary. </div> <bR> <div> Online condolences may be sent at <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><U>www.warrenmcelwain.com</U></FONT>, </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B> <A NAME="mae_ann__wollam__kloog"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><I><B>Mae-Ann (Wollam) Kloog</B></I></div> <div>   Mae Ann Wollam Kloog died April 6, 1993, in a boating accident on Lake Meade near Las Vegas, NV.  She was born May 16, 1938 in Ottawa, the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Holston) Wollam. She married Dick Charles Kloog in 1962 in Evansville, IN.  They later were divorced.  She married Delbert Foss Dec. 24, 1989 in Las Vegas, NV.  They later were divorced.  Dick Kloog died in 1978. </div> <bR> <div>    At the time of her death she was survived by her mother, Mary Wollam Larkin, Ottawa; one son, Rick Kloog, Olathe, KS; two stepsons, Shawn Kloog, Ottawa, and Mike Kloog, Haskell, TX; two daughters, Kimberly Kaiser, Haysville, KS, and Tracy Kloog, Ottawa; a sister, Dixie-Lou Thompson, Williamstown, MA., and six grandchildren.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <I><B> <A NAME="james_eldon_woods"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></I><I><B>James Eldon Woods</B></I></div> <bR> <div>     BRENHAM, Texas -- James Eldon Woods, 70, of Brenham [Texas], died August 23, 2009, at Methodist Hospital in Houston. Mr. Woods was born July 12, 1939, in Ottawa, Kansas, to Oscar and Velma (Sink) Woods. </div> <bR> <div>     Survivors include his wife, Tharon Anderson of Brenham; son, Christopher Lee Woods of Houston; daughters and sons-in-law, Leanne Marie and Carl Sandhoff of Humble, Deitra and Gary Kaerth of Brenham, Tracy and Doug Tatum of Hiram, Georgia and Leslie Kay Woods of Douglasville, Georgia; and grandchildren, Tyler Walls, Kailyn Kaerth and Isabella Chinchilla. </div> <bR> <div>     The family will receive visitors from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 25 at Memorial Oaks Chapel [Brenham, Texas]. The funeral service will be held Wednesday, August 26 at 10:00 a.m. at Memorial Oaks Chapel. </div> <div> Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Centropolis, Kansas. </div> <bR> <div>     Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main St., in Brenham [Texas]. To post a tribute to the family, visit: <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><U>www.memorialoakschapel.com</U></FONT>. </div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <I><B> <A NAME="kenneth_zook"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></I><I><B>Kenneth Zook</B></I></div> <div>     Kenneth Edward Zook was born January 10,1939, in Ottawa, Kansas.  He was the son of George and Margaret (Davies) Zook.  Kenneth died at his home in Lawrence, KS on October 7, 1959 at age 20.  He had been ill for about a year.</div> <bR> <div>     After graduating from Ottawa High School in 1957 he attended Parsons Junior College.  He was employed for a time at John Kaiser Drug Store.  He was a member of the Ottawa First Christian Church.  At the time of his death in 1959 he was survived by his parents, two brothers, Marion Zook, Lawrence KS., and George Zook Jr., Ottawa; one sister, Janice, of the home, and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Davies of Ottawa.   </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>