She worked as a secretary for the Kansas Department of Transportation, retiring in 2009. - She attended the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond, Oklahoma; and attended nursing school in Enid, Oklahoma, finishing as a Licensed Practical Nurse in August 2005. Funeral Mass will be Saturday, August 25, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church north of Bellefont with Fr. After high school graduation, she enrolled in the Colorado State College of Education, Greeley, Colorado, attending one quarter where she was the secretary to the Head of the Department of Languages. They began traveling right away courtesy of the United States Army. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Ashland Rural Fire or Comanche County E.M.S. She was an inspiration to all who knew her and was always a source of surprises. Gordon Hart Harrington was born October 24th, 1952 and was the son of Warren Jab and Ellen Harrington. Box 459, Minneola, Kansas 67865, as the care received at the hospital went above and beyond what was expected of them. Father Warren Jab Harrington of Ashland, Brother and Sister-in-Law, Bob and Joan Harrington of Garden City. She loved to sew, quilt, knit, crochet and gardening. Most stories ended with a great belly laugh that can never be forgotten. The service was Jan. 27 at 11 a.m. at the chapel of OBryant Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Survivors include daughter, Chris Jones and husband, Bennett, of Ft. Worth; son, Greg Anderson and wife, Connie, of Dallas; daughter Kim McCarty and husband, Steve, of Amarillo; granddaughters Taylor Jones of Austin and Merrill Jones of Ft. Worth; grandson Nick Sandlin and wife, Alex, of Austin; a brother Vern Howell of Ashland, Kan.; a sister-in-law Olga Howell of Mesa, Ariz.; and numerous other relatives and friends. Esther was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ashland, Kansas. Bill, along with a core group of dedicated and committed friends, successfully created the All-American Beef Battalion. The family suggests memorial to the Berger Family in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801. He was preceded in death by his father and grandparents. Other survivors include: their 2 daughters, Summer and Zayla Glaze both of the home; his mother, Cathy Glaze, Minneola; his brother, Kerry Glaze and wife Heather, Salina; his grandmother, Ilene Shelton, Dodge City; and several nephews and nieces. Later, she became a cosmetologist in Liberal, Kansas: however, she left that profession to become a mother. She was born July 1, 1922 in Douglas, Kansas, the daughter of Clarence F. and Pearl M. (Willis) Merrill. Margaret worked night shifts for years at the Minneola District Hospital to help make ends meet and so she could attend her childrens day activities. Through the years, Tom was a member of various committees, including the Kansas Banking Association, USD220 School Board, Ashland Hospital Endowment Board, Kiwanis Club, and a limited partner of the Elm Grove Apartments. He also purchased a bucket truck and started a painting and tree trimming business. He will be missed by all that knew and loved him. Ralph was born at home in Salitpa, Alabama, the youngest of 6, where he grew up loving to explore the woods and fishing in Satilpa Creek. Clark County; Ohio Obituary Index 1810 - present including this county; over 1,500,000 obituaries, death & marriage notices - at the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center The Columbus Dispatch Obituaries Clark County, OH Obituaries at Genealogy Trails Clark County, OH Obituaries at Clark County, OH GenWeb Archives He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Melba, his parents, Walter and Mary Swanson, two brothers (infant and Harold), their daughter in law, Patricia Swanson, and son in law, Brian Harris. Burial followed in the Appleton Township Cemetery, Minneola. Amongst his proudest missions was supporting the Berlin Airlift where he earned the Air Forces Humane Action medal for his support and participation. Jessica Renae Teer passed away on May 22, 2021 at the age of 39. Gordon is survived by his wife Sherre of the home. In 1968, Willis met the love of his life, Bonnie Kidd on a blind date that lasted until almost 6:00 AM the next morning almost causing Bonnie to be late to her waitressing job at the 160 Caf. Grandchildren include Wes Misak (Wanda Ingram), Wendy Brunton (Jared Brunton), Ian Galloway, Rygh Galloway (Rachael Duty) and Caleigh Galloway (Alex Hodges); great grandchildren Harper Brunton, Kaden Misak and Maddox Misak; step-grandchildren Greg Willis (Sarah Willis), Jeff Willis, Jordan Willis, step-great grandchildren Laken Willis, Brigham Willis, Whitley Willis, Kyle Willis, Drew Willis, Evie Willis, and Addison Willis. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Meade, Kansas as well as VFW Ladies Auxiliary 1714 in Dodge City. Condolences maybe sent to www.minnismortuary.net. Funeral service were at 2:00 pm Saturday, May 29, 2021 at CrossWalk Christian Church, Minneola with Scott Tilley officiating. He was the County Executive Director for the Farm Service Agency in Greensburg and Ashland, Kansas. Danny Joe Butts, Sr., 75, died Monday, January 31, 2022 at Minneola Long Term Care. How do you like to read the Clarke County Democrat? He preceded her in death on November 12, 2005. Matthew was a graduate of Leroy High School in the Class of [], Emma McMillan, 88, a resident of Thomasville, made her transition on April 8, 2023 while at Monroe Manor in Monroeville. Numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitation will be Thursday May 13, 2021 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the mortuary. To leave condolences or sign our guest book, please visit our website at www.frankfuneralhome.net. They eloped and were married on April 8,1954 in Raton, New Mexico. He is survived by his son; William Barrett (Lori) Broadie of Burns, KS, and their children Raegan (Jake) Sowders of Wichita, KS, Colt (Mackenzie) Broadie of Burns, KS, and Austin Broadie of Burns, KS. Christopher A. Helsel, 38, of Altoona, died Sunday, April 23, 2023. Ellen was a member of the VFW Axillary, D.A.R (Daughters of the American Revolution), Extension Club and 4-H parent. Bernard quit school to go to work, helping on the ranch; while growing up on the I4 ranch north of Freedom, Oklahoma. Condolences may be sent to www.zieglerfuneralchapel.com. Private family inurnment will follow. Husband; Frank Finley, Ashland. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren most of all. He had his private pilots license and enjoyed flying the Cessna 150 airplane. In 1985 Margaret married Jack V. Douglas from Ashland, KS. There was no public viewing, cremation has taken place. She served Friends for 25 years, retiring as Director of Brand and Communications in 2019 due to cancer. She loved living in Boston, with its history and bustle. |. Visitation will be Thursday, May 23, 2019 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with the family present at Minnis Mortuary, Minneola. Hospital in Biloxi, Miss. Marvins luck changed when his niece Gloria introduced him to her teacher, Jean. The old timers in Protection would ask him to help rope and work cattle and he always was eager to help. She attended Park College in MO, Business College in Wichita, KS, and went back to school in her 40s, graduating from University of South Florida with a degree in Business Administration. Her declining health robbed her of much, but her enduring spirit still came through even at the last. On February 2, 2002 he married Janae Kirby-Wilson. Most named after great nieces and nephews. Memorial service were10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 21, 2018, at First Congregational Church, 3410 N. Plum, Hutchinson, with Pastor Matt Stafford officiating. Helen was an English teacher in several school systems including Dodge City, Hanover, Marysville and Minneola; however the majority of her teaching experience was in the Minneola School District where she was also the school librarian the last 10 years. She was dedicated to her job and the university and spent long hours writing, editing and collaborating to create beautiful publications, websites, videos, ads and more while attending graduations, candlelight concerts and other beautiful higher education events. He was a heavy equipment operator working for the county of Ford County and Max Jantz Excavating. Family suggest memorials to Rivercross Hospice, 251 S Whittier, Wichita, KS 67207 and Wheatlands Health Care Center, 750 West Washington, Kingman, Kansas 67068. A graveside service is at 2 p.m. Oct. 26, 2019, at Highland Cemetery in Ashland, Kan. Active pallbearers were Shane Sullivan, Douglas Kendall Sullivan, Edward Reeves, Johnny Ray Little, Larry Wilson and Bill Spence. Like our page to stay informed about passing of a loved one in Springfield, Ohio on facebook. Memorials can be sent to the Ashland Senior Center at 800 Main St Ashland, KS 67831 or the Englewood Fire Station at PO Box 132 Englewood, KS 67840. Robert worked in the oil fields as a noxious weed director and a feed store manager before becoming the manager of the Golden Belt Co-op in Ellis, in 1991, retired in 2016. She is survived by her sons: Jeston and wife Jhaymie and children, Jeci and Jru of Holcomb, KS, and Kolton and wife Casie of Garden City, KS; Her closest companion and the love of her life: Jerry Ellis and his children Cody and Heather Ellis; Her parents: Frantz and Ellen Betschart; brother: Mike Betschart and wife Gloria; sister: Anita Johnson; nephews and nieces: Eric, Jake, and Bret Betschart, Kimberly Courtney, Baylee Johnson, Cooper Johnson, and Dana Bear; Aunt Ruth Ann Jellison; Uncles Tom and Ken Betschart; cousins, great-nieces and nephews; step-son Shawn Mead; many friends and co-workers at A.H.C. He proudly served during WWII and received an Honorable Discharge in 1946. Athens, GA Obituaries at Dignity She lived at Pioneer Manor for two years before her passing. Joan was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and auntie to many nieces and nephews. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a Benefactor Life Membership of the National Rifle Association and member of their Golden Eagles Club. He enjoyed farming, fishing, visiting with people, attending school events and cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs. Even when it started with work it turned into a conversation about so and sos family, their pets, anything. JD attended Ashland, KS Schools and graduated from Ashland High School in 1999. He attended Fort Hays State University and graduated in 1963, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture. Stans biggest treasure in life was his granddaughter, Kyra. Box 459, Minneola, Kansas 67865. Daniel and wife, Kristi Seacat and great-grandchildren Jordan, Logan, and Olivia of Sedgwick, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her parents; birth mother, Marjorie who passed away when she was only three, Wilma, her wonderful stepmother who loved Pearlene like her own, and her father, Merel Moore. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her brother Charles (Chuck) Ogden. She was born on September 6, 1942 in Garden City. All County Cremation and Burial Services, 360-718-7948. She loved to share stories of her adventures in the mountains. Her favorite hobbies were fishing and traveling in the travel trailer for weeks at a time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to honor Bill to the USD 220 SHOW (Students Honoring Our Warriors) Program, the Ashland Health Care Center-Long Term, or during offering this Sunday at your Church. Five grandchildren Josh Allison (Alisha), Ryan Allison, Staci McPhail (Tyson), Shalah Richardson (Craig) and Jennifer Zuelner (Zach). He was a charter member of the Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church. Family is requesting for guests to bring a side dish. Pearlene had a long career working at Hooker Equity, Tri-County Electric in Hooker, and later at Tractor Supply in Monahans Texas. Stan is survived in death by his wife Kim Hazen of the home. Box 188, Ashland, KS 67831 or Hospice of the Prairie P.O. He enjoyed watching John Wayne westerns, military/ action movies, and sports on TV but preferred to attend the games. She was born on August 25, 1951 to Ruby Jean Tanner and Arthur Vincent Call in Boise City, Oklahoma. Basil Wilmot Davis, 69, of Sweet Water died Jan. 20, 2006 at Mobile Infirmary. Joyce attended grade school in Protection, Kansas; she graduated from high school in Ashland, Kansas, in 1951. Peggy moved to Magnolia Place Assisted Living in Bakersfield to be near family in 2018. Obituaries, Clarke Burial will follow in the Appleton Township Cemetery, Minneola. She is survived by her three sons, their wives Melanie, Tania, and Nancy, and eight grandchildren: Megan, Jennifer, Finn, Emma, John, Nancy Anne, Thomas, and Elizabeth. Cathy married Richard Richie Meadows on January 27, 1973 in Ashland; together they had three children. His son, Bob Harrington and daughter-in-law Joan Harrington of Garden City, KS, and daughter-in-law, Sherre Harrington of Ashland, KS. Memorial contributions in memory of Janice are suggested to the Meadowlark Memory Program. She was born Oct. 26, 1915. Claudette enjoyed sharing her wonderful talent of cooking and baking, tending to her flowers and gardens, spending time with her family, learning to use the computer and taking care of her beloved pets. ($) She enjoyed gardening, cats, cooking and baking and loved spending time with her grandchildren. He entered VA long term care in March of 2020. Many described her as a prayer warrior, if you ever needed a prayer, you called Shirley, you could always count on her prayers! Annie Julia "Rae Ann" Bleth. They raised goats, chickens and many other farm animals. Don was preceded in death by: his parents; twin sister, Donna; brother, James; eldest daughter, Donna Sue; and grandson, Jerod Christopher. Gordon and Sherre became girl parents for the first time in 1999 when Brandi moved in with them; following Brandi came Kaylyn, Sierra, and Nichole, these girls prepared them for their future of having granddaughters and preparation for what all of that would entail. Jr. Minor. Box 417, Coldwater, KS 67029. Later, Marvin took over the family farm in Erie following his fathers passing. She elected to change professional directions in her life from Mechanical Engineering to Information Technology/ Cyber Security. Mrs. Galloway was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Leighton and Jack, sisters Norma Joyce and Roberta, grandchildren Ty Misak and Matthew Galloway, and step-grandchild Katlyn Willis. Daughter, Candace Grady and husband Larry Grady of Ashland, Kansas and grandchildren Brennan, Briggs, and Lillian (Lily) Grady. She retired as the Librarian and Dodge City High School. In 1998 he moved to Lakin to become Branch Manager of Fidelity State Bank. She leaves behind her loyal Pomeranian, Annie. Robert was involved in his community, serving on several boards. Myrna L. Behm, 82, died Monday, July 30, 2018 at Circle of Life Legacy Village in Bentonville, Arkansas. Nathan Nate grew up in the Lexington Township, Clark County and attended his first 2 years of education in North Star Country School in the Lexington Community. . Allen was proceeded in death by his parents, and a sister Donna Schmiedeke of Elkhart, Kansas. Additionally she helped raise funds for needy children domestically and abroad and was instrumental in raising funds to build the Newton County Nursing Home in Neosho, Missouri. The couple made their home in Salina, Kansas for 3 months while he worked for Bennett Construction, and then moved back to the Southwest Kansas area. Ruth traveled the world extensively. He spent many months as an inpatient at Childrens Mercy Hospital, and saw many specialists there as well. She is also survived by her nine children, 22 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, February 19, 2021 at Turning Point Church of the Nazarene in Garden City with Rev. Your email address will not be published. To this union were born 3 sons, Kris Leon (died in infancy), Brad Eugene, and Byron Lee. He departed this world on Oct. 13, 2018 in Peublo, Colo. He was ordained as deacon in 1993 for St. Vincent de Paul, working with homebound and hospital ministry. They then moved to Sabetha, KS where they remained for many years, and where Judi graduated from High School in 1962. April 24, 2023 at 10:59 am CDT. Read obit and offer condolence at www.schillingfhg.com. She was born February 22, 1937 at Cimarron, the daughter of Joseph Charles and Golda (Buchanan) Hayes. 101 S. Fowler St. | Meade, KS Ellen lived for the outdoors, animals and her family. Marca Berger, 56, died Monday, January 16, 2023 from injuries sustained from a motor vehicle accident. She was thoughtful, kind, and generous in all she did. Sports, FFA, choir or any other events, if his princesses were doing something, hed be there. Burial will follow in the Englewood Cemetery, Englewood. Condolences may be posted atwww.grnandfuneralhomes.com. After graduating from college, they returned to Englewood where Chuck was involved in ranching. Loretta (Tedford) DeWerff, 87, passed away at Brookdale Senior Living in Great Bend, KS on October 18, 2018. The family moved into Ashland when she was a senior in high school. Arrangements made by Ashland Funeral Home in Ashland, KS. Please in lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Ashland Bible Church, Ashland Library or the Ashland Senior Citizens Center. Dons unconditional love for his wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother, and friends has been a beautiful example of Gods love to everyone around him.