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Dorothy L. Thixton, 93, of Atchison, KS, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2012 at the Atchison Medicalodge.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, February 9, 2012 at the First Baptist Church with Pastor Paul Stevens officiating. Burial of cremains will follow in the Sunset Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials in honor of Mrs. Thixton are suggested to the First Baptist Church or the Atchison Hospital Hospice and may be sent in care of the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Dorothy was born on May 31, 1918 in Atchison, KS the daughter of Cyrus E. Behney, Sr. and Pauline A. (Brandt) Behney. She attended school in Atchison and graduated from Atchison High School in 1936. Dorothy was very active in Girl Scouting, PTA, the Church Circle and in Church services. She was a member of the Atchison Historical Society and the First Baptist Church. Dorothy loved spending time with family, especially her grandchildren.

Dorothy married Earl G. Thixton on May 26, 1946. Mr. Thixton preceded her in death on July 22, 1998. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Cyrus E. Behney, Jr. and a sister, Ruthanna Lindsey.

Survivors include two daughters, Paula (Bob) Hall, Effingham, KS; Tana (Dennis) Snyder, Highland, KS; two granddaughters, Tiffany Hall, Lenexa, KS; Stephanie Hall, Tulsa, OK and a foreign exchange student she had once hosted, Ellie Claros Silva, Cochambamba, Bolivia.

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William C. 'Bill' Hall, 74, of Atchison, KS, passed away Monday, January 30, 2012 at his home.

Funeral services will be 10:30 am, Friday, February 3, 2012 at the Becker Dyer Stanton Funeral Home, Atchison, KS. Burial will follow at the Lancaster Cemetery, Lancaster, KS. Family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:30 pm, Thursday, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions in honor of Bill are suggested to the ACCHS Scholarship Fund or Benedictine Academic Scholarship fund. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Bill was born March 29, 1937 in Atchison, the son of Emmett O. and Mary V. (Christian) Hall. He graduated from Atchison County Community High School at Effingham in 1955. Bill joined the US Army and served during the Cuban Missile Crisis at Zweibrucken, Germany. When Bill returned home from military service he worked for Hixon Lumber Company and later the Carrigan Lumber Company, both in Atchison, retiring in 2007. Bill had also worked on various construction jobs in the area. He was a member of the Camp Creek United Methodist Church and had served on the USD #377 School Board from 1989-1993. Bill enjoyed hunting, fishing, sports, woodworking, reading, old time Country music, Benedictine Football and traveled to many of their games. Bill especially loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Bill and Alice ‘Jean’ Hall were married on October 19, 1963. Jean preceded Bill in death on May 12, 1995. Bill’s parents and a sister, Dorothy Bindel, also preceded him in death.

Survivors include a son, Thomas (Danielle) Hall, Atchison; daughters, Mary (Douglas) Schneider, Lee's Summit, MO, Pamela (Julie) Hall, Kansas City, MO, Teresa (Mark) Jacobs, Oklahoma City, OK; sisters, Evelyn Clark, Smithville, MO and Ellen Norton, Olathe, KS; six grandchildren, Ryan (Micki Casper) Schneider, Colleen Schneider, Ross, Madeleine, Katherine, and Brett Jacobs and one great-granddaughter, Isabelle Haberstroh.

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Patricia Ann ‘Patty’ Everett, 64, Rushville, MO, died, Monday, January 30, 2012 at her home, of stage 4 cervical cancer.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, February 4, 2012 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials in honor of Patty are suggested to the American Cancer Society and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left at www.beckerdyer.com.

Patty was born July 26, 1947 in Atchison, KS the daughter of Vincent John and Virginia Lee (Day) Heintzelman. She graduated from Mt. Saint Scholastica in 1965. Patty liked to read, dance and go bowling. She was an avid KU and Kansas City Chiefs fan. Patty especially enjoyed barbequing and spending time with her family.

Patty and Jack ‘Butch’ Everett were married on May 24, 1966 in Littleton, CO. Butch survives of the home. Additional survivors include sons, Tim (Estella) Everett; Sean (Terry) Everett, both of Atchison, KS; daughters, Maija (Jeff) Noll, Rushville, MO; Stacy (Harold) Crockett, St. Joseph, MO; sister, Kathy (Jimmy) Burris, Kansas CIty, MO; grandchildren, Colton Schubert, of the home; Daniel Weaver, Atchison; Constance (Nick) Cline, Rushville; Dusty Crockett, St. Joseph; Kelsie Noll, Rushville; Sadie Everett, Alyssa Everett, Preston Everett, all of Atchison; great-grandchildren, Addy Hux, St. Joseph; Devlen Cline, Blayne Cline, DeLainey Cline, all of Rushville, MO and another great-grandbaby on the way.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a grandson, Austin Everett.

Patty, otherwise known as Bumps to her grandchildren, will be missed by all that knew her.

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Alletta Rose Peterson , 59, of Atchison, KS died Sunday, January 29, 2012 at the Atchison Hospital.

Private Family Memorial services will be held at a later date at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home with Rev. Lee Hendon, Pastor of the First Christian Church officiating. The body has been cremated and private family burial of the cremated remains will follow in the Sumner Cemetery, Atchison, KS. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Sumner Cemetery and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Alletta Rose Simpson was born on Dec. 20, 1952 in Highland, KS the daughter of Theodore R. and Bettie (Cook) Simpson, Jr. She graduated from Atchison High School in 1970 and received her Associate of Art Degree from Highland Community College in Social work. She worked as a case worker for the Social Rehabilitation Services for thirty years retiring in 2004 due to a disability. She enjoyed computers, reading, TV, and her grandchildren.

She was married on Sept. 19, 1970 and later divorced to Richard W. Wilson. Survivors include her mother; Bettie Schwope, Atchison, KS., a daughter; Sarah (Christian) Longbrake, Atchison, KS., and three grandchildren; Drucilla, Sabastian, and Rydia Longbrake of Atchison, a nephew James Simpson and niece; Milia Penrod both of Atchison. Her father, and two brothers; Daniel R. and James F. Simpson preceded her in death.

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Westine A. Noll, 82, of McLouth, KS, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at her son’s home in McLouth.

Funeral services will be 10:00 am, Saturday, January 28, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Nortonville, KS. Burial will follow in the Pleasant View Cemetery, Oskaloosa, KS. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Friday, at the O’Trimble Funeral Home, 325 Main, Nortonville. Memorial contributions are suggested to Jefferson County Hospice and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences for the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Westine was born March 18, 1929 in Eads, CO, the daughter of Roy and Laura (Hill) Anderson. Westine attended schools in Nortonville and began working at an early age. She worked for five years at the Elms Nursing Home, prior to its closing, in Winchester, KS, before working at the Village Villa Nursing Home in Nortonville, as a medication aide for over thirteen years. Westine then moved to La Junta, CO and worked at the Copper Kitchen for five years before moving to Pasadena, TX to live with her sister until 2003. In 2003, Westine moved to McLouth. Westine’s focus was her family and she loved spending time with them. She was protestant by faith.

Westine and Lester Noll were married from October 25, 1947 until September 29, 1989. Lester survives.

Survivors include four sons, Duane (Kathy) Noll, McLouth, Ron (Cheryl) Noll, Oskaloosa, Kieth (Marjie) Noll, Poplar Bluff, MO, and Randy (Kristy) Noll, Nortonville; a daughter, Lorraine (Frank) Glowczak, Portland, MA; twelve grandchildren; thirteen (soon to be fourteen) great-grandchildren.

Westine was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and two sisters.

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Charles E. "Charley" Moore 83, of Atchison, KS. died Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012 at his home.

Funeral services will be 10:00 Am on Saturday, Jan.28th, 2012 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home with Rev. Ted Lovelace officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt Vernon Cemetery, Atchison. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:00 pm on Friday, Jan. 27th, at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Diabetes Assoc and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Charley was born on July 2, 1928 in Benton, KS. the son of Charley E. and Martha I. (Osman) Moore. He attended Meriden grade school and graduated from the Rock Creek High School in 1946. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and upon his returned went to work for the Missouri-Pacific Railroad in 1949. He retired from the Union Pacific Railroad in 1986 as a lead car man. He owned and operated Charley O’s used car lot from 1986 to 1998 and then helped clerk at the Ernzen Liquor Store. Mr. Moore was a member of the Church of the Nazarene, a lifetime member of the V.F.W. Post # 1175, Atchison and member of the American Legion Post # 6, Atchison. He enjoyed cars and especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He was married to Mabel “Boots” McConnaughey on July 21, 1948 in Troy, KS. Mrs. Moore survives of the home. Additional survivors include; a son, Todd (Mayla) Moore, Iraan, TX, a daughter; Beverly (James) McNeely, Atchison, KS., a sister; Darlene McCall, Topeka, KS., twelve grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild. His parents, a daughter; Barbara “Bobbi” Moore Lopez, two brothers, and a sister preceded him in death.

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Jaxson Dean Reed was born into the arms of angels on January 18, 2012 at the University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS.

There are no formal services planned for Jaxson. The Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home has been entrusted with final arrangements. Memorial contributions are suggested to help with final expenses and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left at www.beckerdyer.com.

Survivors include his mother, Shauntae Gatewood and father, Billy Dean Reed, Jr., both of Atchison, KS; brothers, Dylan Diffley, Atchison, KS; Austin Gatewood, Atchison, KS; Colton Goodpature, Gibson City, IL; maternal grandmother, Twilia Gatewood; paternal grandmother, Tammy Walker, both of Easton, KS; maternal great-grandmother, Joy Gatewood, Easton, KS; Paternal Great-Grandmothers, Linda Metcalf and Billy Pospisil, both of Atchison, KS; aunt, Kristin Gatewood, Atchison, KS; uncles, Christopher Gatewood; Brandon Blacketer, both of Atchison, KS and Jake Curr, Easton, KS.

Jaxson was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Robert Steve Adams and Billy Dean Reed, Sr.

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Mildred L. Smith, 78, Atchison, KS, passed away Monday, January 16, 2012 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Graveside services and burial of cremains will be held at 2:30 PM, Friday, January 20, 2012 at the Cummings Cemetery with Rev. Robert Ziegler officiating. Memorials in honor of Mrs. Smith are suggested to the National Kidney Foundation and may be sent in care of the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Mildred was born November 21, 1933 in Lecompton, KS the daughter of Otto A. and Mary Alice (Shugart) Busch. She had been a Sales Representative for Tri-Chem Products before becoming a housewife and homemaker. Mildred was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church and enjoyed oil painting, latch hook work and cross stitch work. She also liked gardening and canning her fresh vegetables and fruit. She loved cooking and also enjoyed fishing, camping and chatting on the computer.

Mildred married Jesse Smith, Sr. on November 8, 1952 and they later divorced. He preceded her in death on August 9, 2006. She was also preceded in death by her parents and a granddaughter, Ann Marie Morden.

Survivors include 4 sons, Earl (Sylvia) Smith, Everest , KS; Jesse (Kimberlin) Smith, Jr., Atchison, KS; Timothy (Margaret) Smith, Horton, KS; Michael Smith, Wartburg, TN; 5 daughters, Carol Henderson, Atchison, KS; Mary (Robert) Frisbie, Atchison, KS; Linda (Cecil) Cross, Cleveland, TN; Vera Smith, Atchison, KS; JoAnn Shumaker, Atchison, KS and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Mildred had two brothers, Leonard and Roland Busch; and two sisters, Sophie Thomas and Alice Ray.

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Lawrence C. “Cecil” Barnes, 80, Atchison, died Monday, January 16, 2012 at his home.

Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:30 pm Thursday, January 19th, 2012 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. The body will be cremated following the visitation and private family burial of cremated remains will be at a later date in the Doniphan Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Lung Association and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Cecil was born on January 20, 1931 in Oketa, KS the son of Earl and Meta (Pemberton) Barnes. He was a U.S. Army veteran and had worked as a utility operator at Midwest Grain Products for 23 years before retiring in 1990. Mr. Barnes enjoyed bowling, fishing, hunting, gardening, woodworking, small engine repair and baking. He especially enjoyed his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He was married to Josephine Wentz, and then Carol Garoutte, both marriages ended in divorce. He was later married to Donna (Piper) Kuhn on May 24, 1993 in Miami, OK. She survives of the home. Additional survivors include two sons, Mark (Charlene) Barnes and Larry (Teresa) Barnes, both of Atchison, KS; a step son, John Matthew (Sherrie) Thummel, Kansas City, MO; daughter, Barbara (Bob) Royer; step daughters, Janice “Meg” (Curtis) Tate and Joyce (Paul) Blakley all of Atchison, two brothers, Francis Barnes, Winchester, KS; and Earl Barnes, Topeka, KS; three sisters, Thelma Hubbard, Wilma Brown, both Winchester, KS; and Juanita Davidson, Leavenworth, KS; seven grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and six step grandchildren.

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Sarah K. Besancon Jensen, 83, Hiawatha, KS, formerly of Lancaster, KS, died January 8, 2012 at the Highland Healthcare and Rehab in Highland, KS.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM Friday, January 13, 2012 at the Lancaster United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the Lancaster Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-7:30 PM Thursday at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Memorials in honor of Sarah may be made to the Lancaster United Methodist Church or the Alzheimer’s Association and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Sarah was born January 6, 1929 in Atchison, KS the daughter of the late William G. and Clara C. (Stutz) Cormode. She attended Cain Grade School and graduated from ACCHS in 1946. Sarah had worked as a Clerk and Bookkeeper for the Snowden Lumber Company in Lancaster from 1946-1959 and then began working at the Lancaster Post Office from 1959-1989 where she eventually retired as the Postmaster. She was a very active member of the Lancaster United Methodist Church, serving on the Administrative Council, Memorial Board, as Church Board Secretary, a Sunday school teacher and the Lancaster United Methodist Women. She was also a member of the 20th Century Club, Club leader for Shannon 4-H, Monrovia Road Sunshine Club and the area representative for the Christian Women’s Club of America. Sarah enjoyed farming alongside her husband, Melvin, and they were awarded the Soil Conservation Bankers Award in 2000 and had also received the Family Farm Award for keeping their farm in the family for over 100 years. Sarah was a very kind person who will be remembered for always putting other people before herself.

Sarah and Melvin Besancon were united in marriage on August 29, 1948 at the Presbyterian Parsonage in Effingham, KS. Melvin preceded her in death on February 19, 2000. She later married Kenneth Jensen and he also preceded her in death on November 12, 2010.

Survivors include a daughter, Becky (Greg) Buser, Hiawatha, KS; sister, Wilma Hawk, Sabetha, KS; sister-in-law, Mary Jane Kuhnert, Atchison, KS; grandsons, Andrew R. Buser and Curtis M. Buser, both of Hiawatha, KS and several nieces and nephews.

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Sister Theophane Reinecke, O.S.B. ,96, a Benedictine Sister of Mount St. Scholastica, Atchison, Kans., died on January 4, 2012 at the monastery.

The vigil will be at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 6 and the Mass of Resurrection will be on Saturday, January 7 at 10:30 a.m. both in the monastery chapel.

Sister Theophane was born February 1, 1915, the oldest of the seven children of John and Rose Hohe Reinecke, Baileyville, Kans. She attended Baileyville schools until her senior year, graduated from Mount St. Scholastica Academy, Atchison, and entered the Benedictine community there in 1932. She made monastic profession in 1934, and final profession in 1937. Sister Theophane graduated from Mount St. Scholastica College with a bachelor’s degree in education, and earned the Master of Arts in education from the University of Notre Dame. She also did graduate work in counseling at Notre Dame, Kansas State Teachers College (Emporia), and the College of St. Thomas, Minneapolis. For 46 years she taught in community schools including Guardian Angels (Kansas City, Mo.), LeBlond High School (St. Joseph, Mo.), and in Creston, Iowa, Flush, Kans., and Atkinson, Nebr. She spent much of her career as teacher and principal of Mount St. Scholastica Academy (1957-1965) and as dorm director there (1969-1981). She also began the Catholic school in Ottawa, Kans., and was principal there 1948-1957. When she retired from academic services, she served in the business offices of Benedictine College, Mount St. Scholastica Academy, and her monastery. Her students and colleagues remember her as a capable woman of prayer and refinement.

She was predeceased by her parents and siblings Frank, Clarence, Rita Holthaus and Clara Sextvern, and is survived by her sisters Helen Stallbaumer and Rose Ann Nordhus, her brother-in-law George Holthaus, by nieces and nephews, and by her monastic community. Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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John Thomas Jones, Jr. ,55, of Atchison, KS died Saturday, Dec. 31st, 2011 at the University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS., surrounded by family and friends.

Memorial services will be 11:00 am on Friday, Jan. 6th, 2012 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral home. The body has been cremated and private burial of remains will be at a later date. The family and friends may meet one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to help with final expenses. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Tom was born on Oct. 17, 1956 in Junction City, KS. the son of Dorothy White and John Thomas Jones, Sr. He attended Atchison public schools. He had worked as an over the road truck driver , he also drove a rock truck for Mo-Kan Concrete, and had also worked as a repair technician for the former Hord Communications. He enjoyed playing cards, drag races, canoeing and was an avid football fan.

Survivors include a son; Corey Thomas Jones, Atchison, KS, a daughter; Stacey L. (Michael) Boggs, Sarasota, FL, and a niece, April Douglas, St. Joseph, MO. His parents, and a brother; Steve Douglas preceded him in death.

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James Carter ,77, of Atchison, passed away on January 1st, 2012, at a nursing facility in Lawrence after a short but very intense fight with cancer.

Funeral services will be 3:30 pm on Thursday, Jan. 5th, 2012 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home with Dr. George White officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Atchison. The family will receive friends from 2:00 pm Thursday until time of service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Mt. Vernon Cemetery Association and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

James Wesley Carter, III was born on December 23, 1934 in Clay Center, KS, the son of James W. and Jessie (Dunavan) Carter, Jr. Jim attended grade school in Clay Center and in 1948 moved to the Rushville, MO area with his family. He graduated in 1952 from DeKalb High School. In 1956 he began working at the former L.F.M. Company. His employment there was interrupted by being drafted by the U.S. Army in 1957. He was stationed for 3 years at the Nike Missile Base in Kingston, WA. After receiving his honorable discharge in 1960, he returned to work for Rockwell International, and in March 2000, he retired as an Industrial Engineer after 44 years of service. In June of 2000, Jim became employed as a “jack-of-all-trades” at St. Benedict’s Abbey where he made many new friends, grew a big garden and did wood working. He worked there until two weeks before becoming very ill.

He was married to Rosie Kautz on July 4, 1957 in Atchison. Mrs. Carter survives of the home. They are members of the First Presbyterian Church where Jim and Rosie served as president of the couples club. Jim was an ordained Deacon, Elder and Trustee. He was also the treasurer of the men’s club. Jim had many hobbies including attending K.U. basketball and football games when he could get a ticket or watching the games on TV. He also enjoyed bowling, fishing and keeping a pristine lawn. When his children were younger, he coached both kids in Little League Ball and won many championships. He was also a member of the DeKalb Alumni Association and had served as president. The Carters also enjoyed traveling having been on ten cruises, five European trips, and in every state in the union except Hawaii.

Additional survivors include a son; Mark Frederick Carter, a daughter and son in-law; Julie and Don Hansen, all of Lawrence, KS., a granddaughter and best buddy, Betsy Hansen Gupta and his precious great granddaughter Meg Gupta, a sister; Wanda Laflin, Atchison, KS and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and his faithful companion his dachshund, Otto.

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Orveta M. Larson, 89, Valley Falls, KS, formerly of Atchison, KS, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at Linnwood Park in Valley Falls.

Funeral Services will be 11:00 AM, Monday, January 2, 2012 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, Atchison with Rev. Jack Albright, officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Atchison. Family will receive friends on Monday from 10:00 AM until time of services at the funeral home. Memorial contributions in honor of Orveta are suggested to Friends of Hospice of Jefferson County or Atchison First Christian Church. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Orveta Seever was born September 17, 1922 in Rushville, MO the daughter of O. P. and Rosa Belle (McQueen) Seever. She attended rural schools in the Bendena, Kansas area. Orveta worked for several years in Atchison at the Fitz Overall Company prior to her marriage to Joseph H. Larson on January 19, 1947 in Atchison. Joe preceded Orveta in death on April 28, 2006.

Orveta was a lifelong member of the First Christian Church in Atchison where she had served as a deaconess and faithfully attended both Sunday school and church services for many years. Orveta enjoyed attending the Shepherd’s Center each week and also railroad retirement gatherings with Joe. Orveta loved to sew, knit, crocheting, embroider and travel. Family was also very important to Orveta. As each of her grandchildren were married, she would present them with a quilt that she had made in which each of the squares of the quilt had been embroidered by Orveta.

Orveta is survived by two daughters, Donna (Phil) Dunn of Valley Falls, and Jeanie (Terry) Strube of Horton, KS; four grandchildren, Melissa (Brian) Welborn, Kevin (Erin) Dunn, Greg (Michelle) Strube, Janelle (Craig) Stukey; six great grandchildren; three brothers, Harold (Erma) Seever, Atchison, Stanley (Robena) Seever, Atchison, Ralph (Liz) Seever, Easton, KS,; one sister, Mary (Will) Zimmerman, Mission, KS.

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Ellen Corinne Reder, 89, Effingham, died December 28, 2011 at the Atchison Medicalodge Nursing Center.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Robert Ziegler and Rev. Michael VanVelzer officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Vernon Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM Monday, January 2, 2012 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Trinity Lutheran School Grant Fund or the St. Matthew Lutheran Church Sunday School Fund and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left at www.beckerdyer.com.

Corinne was born on January 28, 1922, in Atchison, Kansas to the late Ernest Zabel and Louise Yost Zabel. She attended Trinity Lutheran School, Atchison High School and graduated in 1944 from Mount St. Scholastica College. She taught at Doniphan County High School prior to her marriage. On June 16, 1946, Corinne married Louis Walter Reder at Christ Lutheran Church, Wathena, Kansas. She and Mr. Reder moved in 1951 to Effingham where they raised their four children on a farm southwest of town. Corinne was a homemaker and also was the director of Project Concern in Effingham. She loved her family and the Lord. Corinne enjoyed baking and had an extensive collection of cookbooks from which she loved to try new recipes.

She was a member of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, Nortonville, Kansas where she taught Sunday School and confirmation classes. She was also a member of the Ladies Aid Society and the Happy Hour Club.

Corinne is preceded in death by her husband, Louis Reder, and two brothers, Richard Zabel and Carl Zabel. Survivors include one sister, Virginia Zabel, Atchison; one son, Walter (Barbara) Reder, Ft. Worth, TX; daughters, Diana (James) Hobbs, Manassas, VA; Carol (Thomas) Gregg, Effingham; Nancy (Kenneth) Young, Effingham; seven grandchildren, Tiffany Lucas, Mark Reder, Christopher Hobbs, Shawn Hobbs, Jennifer Figge, Kristin Purdy, Alison Young; thirteen great-grandchildren and a close family friend, Richard Cordero, Atchison.

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Marvin Conrad Nagel, 90, Atchison, Kansas, died Saturday, December 24, 2011 at the University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM on Friday, December 30, 2011 at Sacred Heart Church with Fr. Gerard Senecal, O.S.B. as Celebrant. Burial will follow in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. A parish prayer service will be recited at 6:30 pm on Thursday, Dec. 29th, 2011 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home with visitation to follow until 8:30 pm. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Sacred Heart Church Mt. Calvary Cemetery or American Legion Post # 6. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Marvin was born January 14, 1921 in Salisbury, Missouri, the son of Frank Charles and Theresa Anna (Gladbach) Nagel. He attended St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School and graduated from St. Joseph Catholic High School in Salisbury in 1939. He worked at W.B. James Drug Company until he was called to serve in the U.S. Army during World War II. Marvin served in the 96th Infantry Division 321st Medical Battalion and saw combat in the South Pacific and Philippines. After the war Marvin worked for Kansas City Power and Light Company, Missouri State Highway Department and Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Company. From 1963 until 1976, he and his wife, Marie, owned and operated the A&W Drive-In in Atchison. After retiring from the restaurant, he held a number of jobs including working at the Atchison Hospital and operating his own delivery service.

Marvin was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a long-time member of the Fleming-Jackson-Seever Post #6 of the American Legion. In his spare time, Marvin enjoyed analyzing and investing in the stock market. Marvin enjoyed spending time with his family and his friends, eating out, driving, and watching Western movies and football and baseball games.

He and Marie Josephine Scheve were united in marriage on Saturday, May 5, 1956, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Emporia, Kansas. She survives of the home. Additional survivors include daughter, Mary Ann Nagel, Atchison, KS; son, Kenneth (Anne) Nagel, Atchison KS;one brother Virgil M. Nagel, Boonville, Mo.; one sister, Elvira G. Nagel-Vogt, Highland, Ill; three grandchildren, Jon, Mark and Faith Nagel; two sisters-in-law,several nieces, nephews and cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, Henry G. Nagel, Frank R. Nagel, John W. Nagel, Herbert F. Nagel and Eugene J. Nagel, several sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law and two nephews, Glennon G. Vogt and Robert J. Nagel.

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Ernest J. Schmidt , 88 of Atchison, KS, died Friday, December 23, 2011 at the University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City , KS.

Funeral services will be 2:00 pm on Wednesday, Dec. 28th, 2011 at the Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Robert Ziegler officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Atchison, KS. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:30 pm on Tuesday, Dec. 27th, at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Trinity Lutheran Church Building & Grounds Fund or Trinity Lutheran School Technology Fund and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Ernie was born on Aug. 25th, 1923 in Omaha, NE the son of Edward E. and Minnie E. (Van Dorn) Schmidt. He attended Harmony Elementary School, and graduated from Axtell High School in Axtell, KS. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Kansas State University, Manhattan. Mr. Schmidt was a World War II U.S. Army veteran. He began working for the former L.F.M. Manufacturing, Atchison, KS , then Rockwell International retiring in 1989. Following his retirement from Rockwell he did private engineering consulting for Atchison Casting. Ernie was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, where he had formerly served as a Church Council President. He also served on the Properties and Planning Committees, and the New Building Committee. He was a licensed airplane engine mechanic and had worked for Frank Spatz at the airplane repair business. Ernie sang in the church choir, was a member of the Board of Directors for the Shepherd Center, was a former Webelo’s Cub Scout Leader, Chairman of the Atchison County Science Fair, had taught drafting classes at the NEK Vo-tech School, member of the Atchison Science Club, taught a Science Prep class at Trinity Lutheran School and his nick name was Einstein. Mr. Schmidt was a member of the Fleming-Jackson-Seever American Legion Post #6, Atchison, KS and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post # 1175, Atchison, KS. He enjoyed bee keeping, gardening, wood working, playing the saxophone, music, singing and taxidermy.

He was married to Lola Mae Blackwood on June 20th, 1948 at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, Marysville, KS. Mrs. Schmidt survives of the home. Additional survivors include; three daughters; Bonnie (Ed) Young, Clinton Township, MI, Karen McFarland, St. Joseph, MO, Linda (Jeff) Weatherly, Marshfield, MO, a brother; Lyle Schmidt, Bowie, MD, eleven grandchildren; Michael, David, and Emily Young, Amy Nicodemi, Kelsey Lyons, Riley, Micah, and Logan McFarland, Austin, Morgan, and Hannah Weatherly and six great grandchildren. His parents, a brother; Dennis Schmidt, and a sister; Margaret Quigg, preceded him in death.

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James Milton Klawuhn, 77, of Rushville, MO, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2011 at the Atchison Hospital.

Memorial services will be held at 7:00 PM Thursday December 22, 2011 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home with Rev. Keith Hoover officiating. Family will receive friends prior to the service from 5:30 to 7:00 PM. Memorial contributions are suggested to American Diabetes Association and may be left in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at beckerdyer.com

James was born May 1, 1934 in Elwood KS, the son of Albert and Jesse (Coder) Klawuhn. He graduated from Benton High School in St. Joseph MO. James was a blacksmith, farmer and a mechanic. He was member of the Rushville Christian Church, former mayor of Rushville, on the town board, levy board and water board of Rushville. James enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking, stain glass, growing flowers, selling and giving away watermelons off his truck garden, but James especially enjoyed his grandchildren.

James married Mary Stuart on September 17, 1954 in Rushville MO, she survives of the home. Additional survivors include two sons: Jim (Susan) Klawuhn, Rushville MO, Jeff (Robyn) Klawuhn, Rushville, MO, a sister Jenny Cook, St. Joseph MO, three grandchildren; Megan Belveal, Cole Klawuhn, Dylan Klawuhn and one great grandchild, Cooper Belveal.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother; Albert Klawuhn and a sister; Betty Riggs.

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Raymond Robert 'Bob' Griffin, 81, of Atchison, KS, passed away, Thursday, December 15, 2011 at his home, surrounded by family.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, December 19, 2011 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church with Pastor Dinah Dutta officiating. Burial will follow in the Branscom Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS. A Masonic service will be held at 7:00 PM Sunday with visitation to follow until 8:30 PM at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Memorials in honor of Bob are suggested to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church or the N.E.K. Railroad Club and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Bob was born on June 15, 1930 in Oak Mills, Kansas the son of the late Raymond and Alma I. (Hundley) Griffin. He served his country proudly during the Korean Conflict in the United States Air Force from 1947-1955. Bob was a bus driver for 14 years, a tire serviceman for Firestone for 20 years, a Reserve Police Officer for the Atchison Police Department for over 22 years and most recently a clerk at the Atchison Hardware Store. He was a member of the St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, American Legion Post #6, Masonic Lodge, where he had served as Past Master of the Lodge, a Boy Scout Leader for Troop 91 and the N.E.K. Railroaders Club. Bob enjoyed reading western books whenever he had the chance.

Bob married Ruth Baker in 1951 and they later divorced. He and Mary Jane Bouley were united in marriage on June 30, 1957 at the Willis Christian Church, Willis, KS. Mary Jane survives of the home. Additional survivors include sons, William ‘Bill’ Griffin; Robert Griffin, both of Atchison, KS; Edward ‘Ed’ Griffin and his wife, Shelia, Ft. Worth, TX; a daughter, Pam E. Griffin, Atchison, KS; brothers, David Griffin, Atchison, KS; James Griffin, Wathena, KS; Paul Richard Griffin, Harrisonville, MO; grandchildren, Jason Griffin; Benjamin Griffin; Kristen Griffin; Great-Grandchildren, Gabriel Tipton; John Livingston and Natalie Griffin.

Bob was preceded in death by a son, Robert Eugene ‘Bobby Gene’ Griffin; brothers, Don and Bill Griffin and a sister Norma Katherine Griffin.

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Charles Bishop Scarborough, Jr., 89, of Atchison, KS, formerly of Lawrence, KS, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2011 at the Atchison Senior Village.

Funeral Services will be 1:00 pm, Saturday, December 17, at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home in Atchison with Rev. Cindy Meyer, officiating. Family and friends will gather at 12:30 pm, Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at the Mt. Moriah Cemetery, 10507 Holmes Rd, Kansas City, MO. Memorial contributions in memory of Charles are suggested to the American Cancer Society and may be left in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Charles was born on July 2, 1922 in Scranton, PA, the son of Charles Bishop and Reba (Joslyn) Scarborough. Charles graduated from Central High School in Scranton, PA and then attended Penn State University. Charles enlisted in the US Army Air Force on July 15, 1942 and served as an Aviation Cadet until April, 1944 when he became a pilot, flying B-17 planes for the 15th Army Air Force out of Italy. Charles was honorably discharged as a First Lieutenant with the Army Air Force in January of 1946. Upon returning home, Charles primarily worked for US Steel as a sales engineer, selling oil field pumps and supplies. He retired in 1982 and then taught two semesters of a Salesmanship and Leadership Course at the University of Kansas, Overland Park Campus. Charles later worked for Locke Equipment in the Olathe, KS area selling industrial pumps. Charles was an Eagle Scout and also served as a Merit Badge Counselor. He enjoyed aviation, chemistry, mechanics, boating and fishing, swimming, genealogy, bird watching, and raising orchids. Charles loved to spend time with his family and grandchildren.

Charles and Barbara Wilson were united in marriage on December 17, 1955 in Excelsior Springs, MO. They had lived in Kansas City, Prairie Village, Overland Park, Tulsa, OK, Houston, TX and Lawrence, KS before moving to Atchison. Barbara proceeded in death on April 25, 2009. Charles was also preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, and a daughter, Cynthia Ellen Scarborough.

Survivors include three sons, Charles (Ellen) Scarborough III of Stamford, CT, Jeffrey (Alice) Scarborough of Connifer, CO, and William (Joyce) Andes of Atchison; daughter, Billie Jean (Andes) (Robert) Bogardus, Bartlesville, OK; a twin brother, William Scarborough, Easton, MD; ten grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and two great-great granddaughters.

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Patricia ‘Patty’ Louise Miller, 68, of Atchison, passed away, Sunday, December 11, 2011 at the Atchison Hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, December 16, 2011 at the Trinity Lutheran Church, with Rev. Robert Ziegler officiating. Mrs. Miller will be cremated following the services. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials are suggested to help defray funeral expenses and may be sent in care of the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Condolences to the family may be left at www.beckerdyer.com.

Patty was born on December 28, 1942 in Atchison, KS the daughter of the late Forrest E. and Sarah (Myers) Jolly, Sr. She graduated from Atchison High School in 1960. Patty worked as a Top to Bottom Serger for Golden Star, formerly The Mop Factory, for over 30 years. She also worked as a laundry aide for Mt. St. Scholastica. Patty enjoyed sewing, cooking, gardening and drawing. She also liked taking walks and spending time in word with the Lord. Patty cherished the time she spent with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Patty married Pete Miller, Sr. on January 14, 1974 in Atchison. Pete survives of the home. Additional survivors include a son, Pete Miller, Jr., Atchison; daughters, Sarah (Sean) Kelley, Sr., Atchison; Pam (Steve) Van Wagoner, Topeka, KS; grandchildren, Sebastian L., Dillion J., Brittany Van Wagoner, Sean P. Jr., Alex S., Joseph B. and Jesse M. Kelley.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Forrest E. Jolly, Jr. and Charles Jolly, Sr.

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David E. Enzbrenner , 46, of Atchison Police Dept, Atchison, KS. was killed in the line of duty on Friday, Dec. 9th, 2011, in Atchison, KS.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM on Thursday, Dec. 15th, 2011 at the Ralph Nolan Gymnasium, on the campus of Benedictine College, 1020 N. 2nd, Atchison, KS. Burial will follow in the Sunset Memory Gardens, Atchison, KS. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 9:00 PM on Wednesday, Dec. 14th, 2011 at the United Methodist Church, 501 Kansas Ave., Atchison, KS. The Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Sgt. David E. Enzbrenner Memorial Fund and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

David was born on April 4, 1965 in Oceanside, CA., the son of John and Elizabeth (Eccles) Enzbrenner. He graduated from Atchison High School in 1983 and attended Emporia University and then Kansas State University. He earned a Criminal Justice Degree from Park University, Parkville, MO. Sergeant Enzbrenner joined the Atchison Police Dept. in July 1987 and has been there ever since. He was a member of the Atchison United Methodist Church, where he served on the Board of Trustee’s, and was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police. David enjoyed sports, volleyball, basketball, fly fishing, hunting, fast pitch softball, and coaching his daughters in sports.

He was married to Kerri C. McCoole on June 3, 1989 at the United Methodist Church. Mrs. Enzbrenner survives of the home. Additional survivors include three daughters; Avery, Abbi, and Celia Enzbrenner of the home, his parents; John Enzbrenner, Atchison, KS., and his mother; Elizabeth Enzbrenner, Topeka, KS., two brothers; John J. Enzbrenner, Richmond, KY., and Thomas Enzbrenner, Atchison, KS., four sisters; Katherine Schultz, Lancaster, KS., Jo Hartman, Atchison, KS., Tammy Beymer, Topeka, KS., and Kelli Patterson, Johnston, IA., and numerous nieces and nephews.

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Ronald Lee Hager ,72, of Atchison passed away Sunday December 11, 2011 at his home surround by his family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM Wednesday December 14, 2011 at St. Benedicts Church with Father Gerard Senecal, OSB as Celebrant and Father Maurice Haefling OSB, Concelebrant. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Rosary will be recited at 6:30PM Tuesday, December 13, 2011 with visitation to follow until 9:00 PM at Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Benedict’s Abbey or to the Elks Lodge #647 or to the VFW Post #1175 and may be left in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at beckerdyer.com.

Ronald was born March 20, 1939 in Good Intent, Atchison KS, the son of Francis and Gertrude (Sauer) Hager. Ron graduated from Maur Hill Prep in 1957; he then served in the United States Navy. Ron worked as a salesman before retiring from Phalen Motors; he was a member of Sacred Heart Church, Elk’s and VFW. Ron was an exceptional storyteller and enjoyed walking on the river front with his dogs.

Ron married Julia Flynn they later divorced. Survivors include a son; J Kevin Hager, Atchison, KS, six daughters; Erin Hager, St. Joseph, MO, Kelli Hutchinson, Atchison KS, Angela Noakes, Savannah, MO, Michele Zeit, Potter KS, Shannon (Darren) Jantz, Atchison, KS, Gretchen (Robert) Powell, Highland, KS, two brothers; Gary (Susan) Hager, Chicago IL, Mark (Nancy) Hager, Atchison KS, two sisters; Imogene (Robert) Chew, Lancaster KS, Geraldine (Phil) Chew, Atchison KS, twenty-four grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter; Mary Denise Hager and a grandchild; Ahren Lee Noakes.

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Melvin Eugene Wohlgemuth, 80, of Atchison, passed away peacefully, Wednesday December 7, 2011 at his home.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Saturday December 10, 2011 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home with Rev. Lee Hendon officiating. Burial will follow at the Sunset Memory Gardens, Atchison, KS. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 PM Friday, December 9, 2011 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Diabetes Association or Ronald McDonald House, Kansas City, and may be left in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.beckerdyer.com.

Melvin E. Wohlgemuth was born February 5, 1931 in Atchison, KS the son of the late Albert J. and Mari Willa (Mayfield) Wohlgemuth, Sr. He graduated from Atchison High School in 1949, before serving in the United States Marine Corps. Mel was a carpenter, helping to build many buildings in Atchison, Leavenworth and St.Joe. He was a member of the American Legion Post #6. Melvin enjoyed building, farming, gardening and going to farm auctions. He also enjoyed helping family with their home projects. Melvin greatly enjoyed his four children and all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Melvin married Nora JeanWinzer September 18, 1955 at the First Christian Church. She survives of the home. Additional survivors include a son; Stan Wohlgemuth, Atchison, KS, three daughters; Jeanne (Larry) Pickman, Horton KS, Joanie (Rick) Abel, Nortonville KS, Beth (Donald) Hawk, Atchison KS, fifteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren, two sisters; Lavon Hollingsworth, Maryville MO, Thelma Gerardy, Atchison KS and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Albert Wohlgemuth, Jr. and a grandchild.

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Helen L. Roland, 88, of Atchison, formerly of Denton, Kansas, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2011 at the Highland Healthcare and Rehab facility in Highland, KS.

Funeral Services will be 10:30 am, Tuesday, December 6, 2001 at the Denton United Methodist Church, Denton, KS, with Patty Gertensberger, officiating. Family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 pm, Monday, Dec. 5, at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home in Atchison. Burial will follow in the Denton Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Heart Association, American Lung Association, American Cancer Society, or the Denton or Atchison United Methodist Churches. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Helen was born June 12, 1923 in Denton, KS, the daughter of Ralph H. and Clara L. (Denton) Graves. Helen graduated from Denton High School. She and John E. Roland were married on August 20, 1943 in Salinas, CA. John preceded Helen in death in January of 1987. Helen and John lived in Severance, KS from 1945 to 1950. They then moved to Wichita, KS, where Helen was employed as a payroll supervisor and oil secretary for Derby Refining from 1952 until she retired in 1983, when they moved back to Helen’s childhood hometown of Denton, KS. Helen was a member of the Atchison United Methodist Church; former member of the Denton United Methodist Church and Denton United Methodist Women’s, where she served as Vice-President; and Atchison VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Helen enjoyed golfing and bowling.

Survivors include a niece, Terry Adkins of Troy, KS; several cousins, including, Mary Linn Johnson of Bendena, KS and Wayne Denton of Meridian, Idaho.

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Gary W. Thomas, 73, of Troy, KS passed away Thursday, December 1, 2011 at the Heartland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph, MO.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at Faith Bible Fellowship, Atchison, KS. Burial will follow in the Sugar Creek Cemetery, Rushville, MO. The family will receive friends from 7:00-8:30 PM Monday at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to help defray funeral expenses and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left at www.beckerdyer.com.

Gary was born on June 13, 1938 in Atchison, KS the son of Guy and Irene (Heald) Thomas. He served his country proudly in the United States Air Force and then began working at an ammunition plant testing rounds during the Vietnam War. He owned and operated the Thomas & Myers Service Station for a number of years before becoming an over the road truck driver for Herman Brothers and Ken Pratt Trucking. He enjoyed bass fishing, deer hunting, music, playing the guitar and playing with his dog, Precious. Gary especially enjoyed time spent with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He married Madonna Myers in November of 1958 in Newfoundland, Canada and they later divorced.

Survivors include a son, Rick (Debbie) Thomas; daughters, Pam (Todd) Reno; Liz Billings and Lori (Randy) Kearney, all of Atchison; brothers, Jack, Shawnee Mission, KS; Jim, Atchison; Terry, Kansas City, KS; Tim, Atchison; 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and his long haired Dachshund, Precious.

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Jean Householder, 88, of Atchison, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at the Atchison Medicalodge.

Miss Householder has been cremated and a celebration service of her life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions in her memory are suggested to First Christian Church or the Atchison Shepherd’s Center and maybe left in care of the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, who is handling the arrangements. Jean was born on February 12, 1923 in Pittsburg, Kansas, the daughter of Stanford Linden and Hattie (Campbell) Householder. She received her Bachelor of Science and Master’s degrees from Pittsburg State University.

Jean taught forty-six years in the public schools in the state of Kansas. She taught one year in Cherryvale High School and one year in the Highland Park High School in Topeka. The remaining forty-four years were spent in the Atchison High School, retiring in 1988.

Jean was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Annabel Lee.

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Wilbur Glen Griffin, 95, Overland Park, KS. died Monday, Nov. 28, 2011 at his home with his daughter by his side.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM Friday, Dec. 2nd, 2011 at Corpus Christi Church with Fr. Johaiah Mandagiri as Celebrant. Burial will follow in the Corpus Christi Cemetery, Mooney Creek, KS. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am until time of Rosary at 10:30 am on Friday at the Corpus Christi Church. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Alzheimers Association, the American Cancer Society, or American Heart Association and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Wilbur Glen Griffin was born on Oct. 10, 1916 in Atchison County, KS., the son of David and Nora (Sholar) Griffin. He graduated from Potter High School in 1933. He worked as a conductor for the Missouri-Pacific Railroad for over forty years before retiring in 1976. Mr. Griffin was a member of the St. Anthony’s Church, Camdenton, MO. He enjoyed fishing, carpentry, working in the yard, staying busy and his boxer dogs. He was a kind hearted man who would help anyone.

He was married to Beatrice Scholastica Domann on Jan. 1, 1940 at Corpus Christi, Mooney Creek. She preceded him in death on Feb. 2, 2005. Survivors include a daughter; Glenda Griffin, Overland Park, KS., and several nieces and nephews. His parents, and two brothers; Ray and Harold Griffin also preceded him in death.

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Kenneth "Ken" Raymond Schrick, 66 of Mooney Creek went to his eternal life on Saturday, November 26, 2011 after his courageous battle with cancer. Kenneth was at home with his beloved family at his side.

Mass of Christian burial will be 10:00 AM Wednesday November 30, 2011 at Corpus Christi Church, 18760 Rogers Rd., Atchison, KS 66002, with Fr. Jojaiah Mandagiri as Celebrant. Burial will follow at Corpus Christi Cemetery, Mooney Creek, KS. A Knights of Columbus rosary will be held at 6:30 PM Tuesday, November 29th, 2011 at Corpus Christi Church with visitation to follow until 8:30 PM. The O’Trimble Funeral Home, Nortonville, KS, is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Corpus Christi Cemetery or the Jefferson County Humane Society and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Kenneth was born on Feb. 3rd, 1945, the son of Raymond “Ray” John and Ellen Belle (Littleton) Schrick. He graduated from the Valley Falls High School in 1963 and joined the Kansas National Guard, 130th Artillery, Horton, KS in May 1965. His unit was mobilized in April 1968. He served overseas in the Republic of South Vietnam from November 1968 until demobilization in December, 1969. Ken worked for his father at Schrick Construction Co., Valley Falls, KS; LFM Foundry, Atchison, KS. and as a warehouseman at Fort Leavenworth, KS for 30 years until his retirement in Sept. 1996. He enjoyed farming, bird hunting, crappie fishing, trapping, old cars, drag racing, CB radios, tractor pulls, antique auto parts, swap meets, auto body repair, dirt track racing and life itself. His garage door was always open. Ken was a third degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Council # 2885.

Kenneth was married to Paulette Marie Lemke on Feb. 19, 1966 at Corpus Christi Church, Mooney Creek. They enjoyed life together for forty five loving years. She survives of the home, additional survivors include; his mother, Ellen Schrick, Valley Falls, KS, father-in-law; Paul Lemke, Atchison, KS, a son; Ronald “Ron” Raymond (Debbie) Schrick, Valley Falls, KS, a daughter; Jennifer Lynn (Mark Wiseman) Schrick, Nortonville, KS, a brother; Robert (Gloria) Schrick, Leawood, KS, Sister; Patricia DeArmond, LaPorte, IN, 9 grandchildren and was blessed with great grandchildren. His father; Raymond Schrick, grandparents; Oscar and Sophie Schrick, and Floyd and Louise Littleton, mother-in-law; Mary Lemke, brother-in-law; Alan Lemke, and Charles “Chuck” DeArmond preceded him in death.

The family would like to give a special thanks to the Veteran Administration of Leavenworth, and Topeka, KS, and the staff and nurses of the Jefferson County Hospice for their sincere care to Kenneth during his time of need.

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Robert E. 'Bob' Gwartney, 66, of Atchison, KS, passed away, Wednesday, November, 23, 2011 at the Heartland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph, MO.

Graveside services will be held at 3:00 PM, Saturday, December 3, 2011 at the Springhill Cemetery, southwest of Atchison. The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 PM Saturday, December 3, 2011 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Memorials in honor of Bob are suggested to the Potter Community Church and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Bob was born on February 28, 1945 in Atchison, KS the son of the late Earl and Louise (Confer) Gwartney. He attended grade school in Potter and graduated from Easton High School in 1963. Bob had worked as a Core Maker for Bradken, (formerly Rockwell and Atchison Casting) retiring after 44 years. He enjoyed watching football and basketball. Bob was a NASCAR enthusiast and even had the opportunity to drive on the Bristol Motor, Daytona International and Charlotte Motor Speedways. He also liked traveling and staying busy on the farm. Bob especially looked forward to spending time with his buddies at their annual pheasant hunt in South Dakota.

Bob married Margurette Shaw on January 24, 1976 in Atchison. Maggie survives of the home. Additional survivors include sons, Robert Wayne ‘Bobby’ (Prudence) Gwartney, Sr., Atchison, KS; Donald ‘Keith’ (Shauna) Herd, Pontiac, MO; daughters; Tammy (Mark) Burkart, Sugar Lake, MO; Theresa (Randy) Hall, Brantley, AL; Lela (Mike) Anderson, Atchison, KS; brother, Kenny (Peggy) Gwartney, Atchison, KS; Aunt Bettey Miller, Oak Grove, MO; grandchildren, Brittany White, Robert Gwartney, Jr., Wyatt Gwartney, Tina Lowe, Brandy Hall, Donnie Herd, Elizabeth Herd, Alex Burkart and Adam Burkart; 2 great-grandchildren, Gracey and Sophie Long.

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Doris I. Kohler , 73, of Atchison, KS. died Thursday, Nov. 24th, 2011 at the Cushing Memorial Hospital, Leavenworth, KS.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM on Wednesday, Nov. 30th, 2011 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Atchison, KS with Pastor Dinah Dutta, officiating. Burial will follow in the Sunset Memory Gardens, Atchison, KS. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:30 pm on Tuesday, Nov. 29th, 2011 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the St. Mark’s Lutheran Church and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Doris I. Peak was born on Aug. 24th, 1938 in Atchison, KS. the daughter of Carl and Ruth O. (Congrove) Peak. She graduated from Atchison High School in 1956. She was a housewife and homemaker and mother. Doris was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Atchison, KS.

She was married to Joseph F. Kohler, Jr. on Aug. 10, 1958. Mr. Kohler preceded her in death on Nov. 29th, 2002. Survivors include two sons; Joseph F. Kohler, III, Sterling,VA. and Steven D. (Sheri) Kohler, Jacksonville, FL, two daughters; Karen (John) Riedl, Lawrence, KS, and Stephanie Cappiello, Ashburn, VA, three sisters; Carol Willming, Topeka, KS., Alice Hatfield,Clifton Park, NY, Jean Wahlberg, Milan, IL and four grandchildren: Erika, Andrew, William and Hannah. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister; Ruth Woodward and son in law Stephen Cappiello.

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Robert J. Keirns, , 84, Winchester, KS, passed away, Sunday, November 20, 2011 at the F.W. Huston Geriatric Center.

Celebration of Life Services will be held at 2:15 pm, Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at the F.W. Huston Geriatric Center in Winchester, KS. Inurnment will take place at a later date at Sunset Memory Gardens, Atchison, KS. Memorial contributions in memory of Mr. Keirns are suggested to the activity department of F.W. Huston Geriatric Center and may be sent to the O’Trimble Funeral Home, PO Box 267, Nortonville, KS 66060, who is in charge of the arrangements.

Robert was born December 29, 1926 at Cummings, KS, the son of the late Clarence Harlan and Mary Hazel (Robinson) Keirns. He graduated from ACCHS in Effingham before serving in the US Navy from 1943 to 1946 in Hawaii during WWII. Robert had worked for the former LFM Steel Foundry in Atchison prior to working for over twenty-five years as a sheet metal worker for TWA in Kansas City, MO. Robert was a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Edgerton, MO.

Robert was married to Almeta Brown on June 4, 1948 and she preceded him in death on July 31, 1971. He later married Shirley Ross on July 27, 1973 and she also preceded him death on January 28, 2008.

Survivors include several nieces and nephews; Janie and Craig Messick of California, Jon and Jan Keirns of Colorado, Judd Keirns of Louisiana, Bill and Laura Keirns of Nortonville, Joe and Judy Keirns of Nortonville, Luetta (Keirns) and Charley Giese of Leavenworth, KS, Mick and Sue Brenish of Texas.

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Warren Hastings, 85, of Grants Pass, Oregon, passed away on October 13, 2011.

Private family burial of cremains was 11:00 AM Monday November 21, 2011 at the Pardee Cemetery, Cummings KS, with a Kansas Military Honors Flag presentation and taps.

Warren was born July 5, 1926 in The Bronx, New York to Milo and Sybil (Butler) Hastings. He graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering. During World War II Warren served in the United States Navy. For many years he owned and operated a sporting goods business. In 2010 he moved from Venice, Florida to Grants Pass, Oregon. Warren was the great grandson of Pardee Butler. He enjoyed canoeing, hiking, photography and classical music.

Warren is survived by his wife, Betty Hastings of Grants Pass, Oregon; two stepdaughters, Judy Karr of Venice, Florida, and Carole Nimphius of Grants Pass, Oregon; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren, a nephew; Roger Taft, Laguna Beach California and a cousin Glenn Butler, Effingham Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Edith Callahan.

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Albert John Wohlgemuth, Jr., 89, of Atchison, Kansas, passed away, Saturday, November 19, 2011 at Atchison Senior Village.

Masonic Services will be at 7:00 pm, Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, Atchison, with visitation to follow until 9:00 pm. Private family burial will follow on Wednesday at Sunset Memory Gardens, Atchison. Memorial contributions in honor of Mr. Wohlgemuth are suggested to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church or the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Al was born September 8, 1922 in Cummings, KS the son of the late Albert J. and Mari Willa (Mayfield) Wohlgemuth. He attended Atchison High School and began working for Midwest Solvents where he became the Production Supervisor, retiring after 44 years. Al was a member of the St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, a 50 year active member with the Masonic Lodge #158, where he served three terms as Master of the Lodge, an active member of the Abdallah Shrine, Atchison Lions Club and he managed the Atchison Lions Pool for 13 years. He enjoyed camping with his camping clubs, farming and fishing. Al was a people person who always cherished time spent with his family.

Al married Roberta M. Godfrey on December 25, 1944 in Atchison, KS. Roberta preceded Al in death on February 1, 2005. Survivors include sons, Gary (Peggy) Wohlgemuth; John (Jennifer) Wohlgemuth; both of Atchison, KS; Jeffrey Wohlgemuth, Manchester, TN; James (Julie) Wohlgemuth, Gretna, NE; a daughter, Jane (Robert) Colburn, St. Charles, MO; brother, Melvin Wohlgemuth, Atchison, KS; sisters, Lavon Hollingsworth, Maryville, MO; Thelma Gerardy, Atchison, KS; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.

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Julie Ann Bradley, 53, of Atchison, KS passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at the NorthCare Hospice House in Kansas City.

Julie Ann Lutz was born on April 20th, 1958 in Kansas City, KS., the daughter of Bernard and Marge (Bertels) Lutz. She attended the Mount St. Scholastica and worked as an Associate for Wal-Mart for over 20 years. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Church in Atchison, KS. Julie enjoyed antiques, garage sales, shopping, animals, her pets and especially her grandchildren.

She was married to Loren “Skip” Bradley, Jr. on Jan. 9, 1976 at Sacred Heart Church in Atchison, KS. Julie is survived by her husband, sons; Jason (Amber) Bradley, Smithville, MO., Ryan (Jessica) Bradley, Crystal, MN., her mother and step father; Marge and Barry Wills, Glendale, AZ., brother Randy Lutz, Peoria, AZ., and four grandchildren; Mackenzie, Teahen, Mackena, and Kamren. She was preceded in death by her father, Bernard; daughter, Holly Nicole Bradley (2004); and brother, Tim Lutz.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, Nov. 21, 2011 at Sacred Heart Church with Fr. Gerard Senecal, O.S.B. as Celebrant. Burial of cremated remains will follow in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 PM on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011 at the Becker Dyer Stanton Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the NorthCare Hospice House in Kansas City and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

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Ronald E. "Tubby" Stuart , 72, of Branson, MO, formerly of Kansas City, MO, died Sunday, Nov. 13th, 2011 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kansas City, MO.

Funeral services will be 2:00 pm on Friday, Nov. 18th, 2011 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, with Rev. Keith Hoover officiating. Burial will follow in the Sugar Creek Cemetery Rushville, MO. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:30 pm on Thursday, Nov. 17th at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, Atchison, KS. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Foundation and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Ronald was born on Dec. 23, 1938 in Rushville, MO the son of Leo R. and Lucinda (Bellis) Stuart. He graduated from Rushville High School in 1956. Mr. Stuart was a U.S. Army veteran and had worked as a welder for over 23 years for the Kenworth Trucking, Kansas City, MO. He owned and operated his own business called Stuart Pest Control until he retired in 1997. He and his wife moved to Branson MO. in 1997. He enjoyed fishing and his grandchildren.

He was married to Carol Hunter on July 31, 1959 in Rushville, MO. She survives of the home. Additional survivors include a son; Rodney (Angie) Stuart, Lawson, MO, two sisters; Mary (Jim) Klawuhn, Rushville, MO, and Helen Wynkoop, Rushville, MO, two granddaughters, Nicole and Cassie Stuart, Kansas City, MO, and one great granddaughter; Arrionna. His parents, three brothers; Leo, Kenneth, and Rex Stuart, and one sister; Lucille Crockett preceded him in death.

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Julianne Blair, 50 years of age, of Atchison, KS. died Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011 at the Heartland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph, MO.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM on Saturday, Nov. 12th, 2011 at St. Benedict's Church with Fr. Gerard Senecal, OSB as Celebrant. Private family burial will take place at the Sunset Memory Gardens at a later date. A parish rosary will be recited at 7:00 PM on Friday, Nov. 11, 2011 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home with visitation to follow until 8:30 pm. Memorial contributions are suggested for the Special Education Program at Atchison School District USD 409 and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Julianne Wolfe was born on Sept. 2, 1961 in Atchison, Kansas the daughter of Don and Ruthanne (Kelly) Wolfe. She graduated from Atchison High School in 1980. She attended the former Marymount College in Salina, KS on a Volleyball and Basketball Scholarship. She graduated from Benedictine College with her degree in Physical Education. She earned her Master’s Degree from Washburn University and was close to earning her second Master's Degree in Special Education from the University of Kansas, Lawrence. She began teaching and coaching for parochial schools in Wichita, KS, moved to Plattsburg, MO for one year and then taught Physical Education at Centralia, Kansas. She moved back to Atchison in 2003 and began teaching special education for U.S.D. 409 School District and coaching tennis. Julianne was a member of the Sacred Heart Church, Atchison, the Bellevue Country Club, served on the Board of Directors of the Bellevue Country Club, served on the Atchison Recreation Board, and enjoyed KU Basketball, Chief’s Football, playing golf, and sports.

She was married to Wes Blair on Oct. 17th, 1997 in Las Vegas, NV. He survives of the home. Additional survivors include a step son; Corbin Townsend, Alliance, NE, her mother; Ruthanne Wolfe, Falls City, NE, a sister; Jane (Bob) Hagan, Wichita, KS, two brothers; Dave (Martha) Wolfe, Falls City, NE, and Tom Wolfe, Leavenworth, KS and several beloved nieces and nephews. Her father preceded her in death.

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20th ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF REMEMBRANCE SERVICE,

Sunday, November 13, 2011

2:00 P.M. at the funeral home.

HOLIDAYS – are the times of giving and receiving. They are also a time of remembering and being remembered. We will gather at the funeral home to remember those who have died in the past year. We gather to support one another in our sorrows and joys. We gather to receive that which will never be lost – the memory of our loved ones.

We dedicate this “CELEBRATION OF REMEMBRANCE SERVICE” to those we have served from November 1, 2010 through October 31, 2011

Refreshments will follow.

Our Tradition of Caring Continues.

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COMMUNITY PRAYER SERVICE

A Community Memorial and Prayer service will be held at 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, Nov. 9th, 2011 at the Lewis and Clark Pavillion at the Atchison Riverfront Park for the lives lost and injured at the Bartlett Grain Facility this past week. In case of Rain it will be moved to Memorial Hall. The Ministerial Association and City of Atchison are sponsors. Everyone is welcome to attend, you may want to bring a lawn chair.

Betty J. Drinkard , 86, of Nortonville, KS died Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at the Stormont Vail Hospital, Topeka, KS.

Funeral services will be 2:30 PM on Friday, Nov. 4th, 2011 at the Nortonville Christian Church with Rev. Paul Reed officiating. Burial will follow in the Hart Cemetery, Nortonville, KS. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to services at the church. The O’Trimble Funeral Chapel, Nortonville, is handling the arrangements. Condolence to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Betty J. Snyder was born on Feb. 17, 1925 in Bucyrus, Ohio the daughter of Walter C. and Lillis E. (Tibbles) Snyder. She graduated from the Shelby High School, Shelby, Ohio and attended Vo-Technical school studying to be a lab assistant. Betty was a housewife and homemaker for most of her life and enjoyed needlework, embroidery, watching sports, helping with farm chores, raising dog & horses, and especially her grandchildren.

She was married to James T. Drinkard on April 22, 1943 in Galion, Ohio. Mr. Drinkard preceded her in death on July 23, 2008. Survivors include seven sons; James (Lynette) Drinkard, Easton, KS, Keith (Laurie) Drinkard, Oskaloosa, KS, Eric (Dorthea) Drinkard, Dennison, KS., Michael (Brenda) Drinkard, St. Joseph, MO, Paul (Joanne) Drinkard,Broomall, PA, Charles Drinkard, Atchison, KS, and Jeff (Lynn) Drinkard, Atchison, KS,six daughters; Margaret (Bob) Schmidt, Salina, KS, Jackie Bulgar, Lawrence, KS., Liz (Jim) Wagner, Bay Town, TX, Becky (Roy) Moore, St. Joseph, MO, Rachel (Mitchell) Widen, Concordia, KS, and Cathy (Bob) Lark, New Lenox, IL, two brothers; Charles Snyder, Ramona,CA, and Conrad Snyder,Elcajon,CA, a sister; Alice Louise Berry, Benita,CA, thirty nine grandchildren, and thirteen great grandchildren.

Her parents; a son, David Drinkard; and one brother, Ralph E. Snyder, preceded Betty in death.

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John William Burke, 24 years of age, of Denton, Kansas was killed on Sat. Oct. 29th, as a result of an explosion at the Bartlett Grain Facility in Atchison, KS.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM on Friday, Nov. 4th, 2011 at the St. Benedict's Church, Bendena, KS with Fr. Roderic Giller, O.S.B. as Celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Benedict's Cemetery. A parish rosary will be recited at 7:00 PM on Thursday, Nov. 3rd at St. Benedict's, Bendena with visitation to follow with the family at the Church Hall until 8:30 pm. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Atchison Humane Society, or to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and may be sent in care of the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

John was born on Feb. 5th, 1987 in Atchison, KS, the son of Mark and Eddie (Callahan) Burke. He graduated from Doniphan West High School in 2006 and was active in football, track, and FFA. He graduated with an Associate Degree from Highland Community College and Highland Vo-Technical College. Mr. Burke worked on the family farm in Denton, and formerly as a cashier and stocker for Orscheln Farm and Home Store in Atchison for 3 to 4 years. John was presently a grain grader at the Bartlett Grain Co. since July of 2010. He was a member of the St. Benedict’s Church, Bendena, and enjoyed fishing, hunting, animals, playing video games.

Survivors include his parents, Mark and Eddie (Callahan) Burke, Denton, KS, a sister; Sarah and her husband Jake Pound, Emporia, KS, Paternal Grandmother; Sue Burke, Denton, KS, and Maternal Grandmother; Pete Callahan, Atchison, KS, several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfather’s; John Burke and Bud Callahan.

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Michael Lee Clary, 25 of Atchison, KS passed away October 30, 2011 from a motorcycle accident.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Thursday, November 3, 2011 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Ziegler officiating. Burial will follow in the Sunset Memory Gardens, Atchison KS. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12:30 to 2:00 PM. Memorial contributions are suggested to Michael Lee Clary Memorial Fund and may be left in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at beckerdyer.com.

Michael was born March 1, 1986 in Lee's Summit, MO the son of Elbert Clary and Carla Lyon. Michael worked as a granite top installer for Jericho in Kansas City. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, belonging to a motorcycle club, United Riders, enjoyed playing video games and paintballing but especially enjoyed his family and friends.

Michael married Katie Handke on December 17, 2010, she survives of the home. Additional survivors include two sons; Damien Goddard, Freeman, MO, Lawrence Pollard, Atchison KS, a daughter, Macie Clary, Atchison KS, parents, Carla and Barry Lyon, Westline, MO, Elbert Clary, Moberly MO, five brothers; Elbert Clary II, Radcliff, KY, James Kinney, Atchison, KS, Zachary Clary, Westline, MO, Aaron Clary, Westline, MO, Codey Lyon, Peculiar, MO, a sister Tiffany Clary, Westline, MO. He was preceded in death by Elbert D Clary and Steven Lyon.

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Helen Huey Johnson, 93, Atchison native, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2011, in Jackson, Mississippi. Graveside services and burial will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, November 3, 2011, at Mount Vernon Cemetery, Atchison. Memorial contributions in honor of Helen are suggested to the Mt. Vernon Cemetery or the charity of the donor’s choice. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com. The Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.

Helen Huey Johnson was born December 23, 1917, the daughter of the late Ben B. Huey and Elizabeth (Meyer) Huey. Helen was united in marriage to Fred Johnson on April 20th, 1941. They resided in Atchison. She attended Mount St. Scholastica Academy, and worked in Atchison at Meyer’s Grocery. She was also Atchison County Registrar of Deeds. Helen moved to Colorado Springs, Co. in 1996 to be close to her son, Carl and moved to Jackson, Ms. in 2009 to live with her daughter, Cindy.

Helen was an avid gardener, and while in Atchison was active in the Atchison Garden Club, Jackson Park Projects, and the Friendship Forest. She was a life member in Order of Eastern Star.

Helen was a dedicated mother, and special grandmother. She instilled an honest work ethic and a love for the outdoors to her children. She loved to go fishing, work in the garden, flower or vegetable. She was always there for her children and will be greatly missed.

Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Johnson, sister Elizabeth McLain, brother Ben Huey, and an infant son, James. She is survived by three children, Cindy Pannier and Jack of Jackson, Ms, Carl Johnson and Virginia of Colorado Springs, CO, and Sarah DeWitt and James of Madison, KS and three grandchildren, Marc Pannier, Derek Pannier, and Blaine Johnson.

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Owen K. 'Bud' Linscott, 89, of Effingham, KS, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at the Village Villa Nursing Home in Nortonville, KS.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Effingham, with Fr. Ben Tremmel, OSB, as Celebrant. Burial with military honors will follow at St. Ann’s Church Cemetery. A parish Prayer Service will be held at 7:00 pm, Tuesday, at St. Ann’s Church with visitation to follow until 9:00 pm. Memorial contributions in honor of Bud are suggested to Honor Flight Network, which transports America's veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit those memorials dedicated to honor their service and sacrifices or the Leukemia Society. The Becker Chapel in Effingham is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Owen Kenneth Linscott was born on April 3, 1922 on the family farm near Farmington, KS, the son of Owen Hall and Agnes (Juencke) Linscott. Bud attended grade school at Farmington and graduated from ACCHS in Effingham. Bud served in the US Army in the South Pacific during World War II as an amphibious tank gunner. Bud farmed in the Effingham area his entire life.

Bud was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church, the Atchison American Legion Post #6, VFW Post #1175, Effingham Lions Club and had served on the Effingham Co-op Board. Bud loved spending time with his grandchildren and attending their school sporting events. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing, was a hard worker and was liked by all who knew him.

Bud and Verna Beien were married on May 29, 1946 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Atchison, KS. Verna preceded Bud in death on December 25, 1995. He was also preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Esther Thompson, Laurene Archdekin, and Ruth Acheson; and a brother, Eugene Linscott.

Survivors include a daughter Pat (Lonnie) Dalrymple of Basehor, KS; sons, Ken (Kathleen) Linscott of Plano, TX and Mike (Penny) Linscott of Effingham, KS; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.

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Rose 'Marie' Hennis, 67, Bendena, KS, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2011 at her home with her loving family by her side.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at the Lancaster United Methodist Church with Rev. Lou Davies officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Olive Cemetery, Troy, KS. The family will receive friends from 7:00-8:30 PM Monday at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, Atchison, KS. Memorials in honor of Marie are suggested to the Lancaster United Methodist Church Scholarship fund or Donor’s Choice and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Marie was born on May 22, 1944 in Atchison, KS the daughter of Lloyd and Helen May (Boatwright) Dittemore. She attended school in Atchison and went to cosmetology school in St. Joseph, MO. Marie had owned and operated her own Hair Salon in Lancaster, KS, worked as a waitress for Jack’s Café, as a seamstress at Atchison Leather Products, an Order Clerk at Blish Mize, in the kitchen at St. Benedict’s Abby and in the Deli at Quick Stop in Atchison. She loved decorating cakes and going shopping and she also enjoyed needle point, crocheting, reading, mentoring children and being a foster parent.

Marie married Terry Hennis on October 21, 1967 in Atchison at the Church of the Nazarene. Terry survives of the home in Bendena. Additional survivors include her sons, Steven (Debbie) Mansil, Gladstone, MO; Kennith (Diane) Mansil, Olathe, KS; daughters, Kathy (Rick) Zishka, Lancaster, KS; Cindy (Terry) McCray, Atchison, KS; Terry Lynn (Allen) Harries, Marysville, KS; sister, Mary Ann Dittemore, Atchison, KS; 11 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

Marie was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Raymond Dittemore.

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Warren A. Bower, Longtime Wyoming resident, currently living in Atchison, Kans., died Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011

The family will receive friends from 6:30-9:30 PM, Friday, October 21, 2011 at the Jack and June Bower residence, 1521 Fairway Dr., Atchison, KS 66002.

His celebration of life service will be announced at a later date. He was a long time member of Saint Mary’s Cathedral in Cheyenne and attended Mass with the Benedictine Sisters in Atchison. Memorials may be made to the Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica, 801 S. 8th St., Atchison, Kans., 66002. Condolences to the family may be left at www.beckerdyer.com.

He was born Oct. 31, 1924 to Rollin and Beulah (Albert) Bower in Worland, Wyo. He was a 1942 graduate of Washakie County High School in Worland, and volunteered in the U.S. Navy from 1943-1947. He served in the Southwest Pacific as an electronics technician and then studied at the University of Wyoming. He married Ann Quinn (of Harford, Conn.) on Nov. 17, 1947 in Worland. She preceded him in death on July 11, 1987. Mr. Bower’s name was drawn for a reclamation homestead in 1958 near Worland and he broke raw sagebrush land and put approximately 200 acres under cultivation and irrigation. He was appointed Washakie County assessor in 1963, and was later hired by the state of Wyoming. The family moved to Cheyenne in 1965 and Mr. Bower worked through the ranks of the State Board of Equalization to become director of the Ad Valorem Tax Department until his retirement in 1987. Mr. Bower was a member of the American Legion Post 44, past commander, in Worland, and was active in the Knights of Columbus, forth degree, in Cheyenne. He had a passionate interest in genealogy. He lived most of his retirement years in Cheyenne until 2005 when he moved to Atchison, Kansas to live with his oldest son Jack.

He is survived by four children, sons Jack Bower and wife June, Atchison, Kan., Joe Bower and wife Norma, Sioux Falls, S.D., daughters Joanne Simpson and husband Mark, Seattle, Wash, Carolyn Aanestad and husband John, Riverton, Wyo., sister Shirley Goodrich, Douglas, Wyo., brother Dennis Bower, Worland, eleven grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and many step grandchildren, and his faithful beagle, Dooley.

In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Bower was preceded in death by two infant sons, Jimmy and Anthony Peter, and close companion Kay King. Mr. Bower wishes to be interred next to his wife’s burial spot at Olivet Cemetery in Cheyenne.

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JoAnne Becker , 79 years of age, of Atchison, KS, formerly of Palmyra, MO, died Sunday, October 16, 2011 at St. John Hospital, Leavenworth, KS.

Funeral services will be 10:30 am on Friday, October 21, 2011 at the Zion Lutheran Church, Palmyra, MO, with Rev. David Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery, Palmyra, MO. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, Atchison, KS. And then 5:00- 8:00 on Thursday, October 20, 2011 at the Lewis Brothers Funeral Home, Palmyra, MO. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Zion Lutheran Church, Palmyra, MO, the Trinity Lutheran Church, Atchison, KS, or to the Wagon Wheel Boy Scout Memorial Campership Fund and may be sent in care of the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, 800 Kansas Ave., Atchison, KS 66002. Condolences to the family may also be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

JoAnne Sutton was born on June 14, 1932 at home in Palmyra, MO, the daughter of Joe L. and Gertrude A. (Lowe) Sutton. She graduated from the Palmyra High School in 1950. She attended Cosmetology school and worked as a beautician at the Palmyra Hotel Beauty Shop from 1951 to 1956. JoAnne then owned and operated the Powder Puff Beauty Shop from 1967 to 1986. She also did hair out of her home in Palmyra for several years. She was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, Palmyra, MO, and had previously sang in the choir and for weddings and funerals. She was a member of the Federated Womens Club, Palmyra, MO, Life member of the VFW Auxiliary, Post # 11041, was a former member of the Rebuplican Central Committee, played the piano, and enjoyed embroidery, painting and doll collecting.

She was married to Harold E. Becker on December 16, 1950 at Zion Lutheran Church by Rev. A.J. Becker. Harold preceded her in death on February 3, 2010. Survivors include three sons; David and his wife Maureen (Smallwood) Becker, St. Louis, MO, Bryan and his wife Patricia (Callighan) Becker, Atchison, KS, and Paul and his wife Tonya (Hoover) Becker, Nortonville, KS, a brother; Donald (Polly) Sutton, Palmyra, MO, half brother; Glendale (Linda) Schaeffer, Hannibal, MO, and six grandchildren; Rachel Allen, Chicago, IL, Kelly Carnal, Alexandria, VA, Christina and her husband Aidan Dunleavy, Omaha, NE, Tim and his wife Sara Becker, Effingham, KS, Matthew and his wife Shannon Becker, Maryville, MO, and Andrew Becker, Nortonville, KS, two great grandsons; Braedan Dunleavy, Omaha, NE, and Landon Becker, Effingham, KS, Sister’s-in-law’s, Norma Schade, Palmyra, MO, Carolyn Myers, Palmyra, MO, and Emily Becker, Quincy, IL, and several nieces, nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, step father Raymond Schaeffer, husband Harold Becker, an infant daughter Beverly Becker, (1958).

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Lisa Renee Piper , 55 of Huron, KS, died Friday, October 14th, 2011 at her home in Huron, KS.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, October 19th, 2011 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home with Melvin Owens officiating. The body has been cremated and private family burial of cremains will be at the Old Huron Cemetery at a later date. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 pm on Wednesday, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the LUPUS Foundation or American Lung Association and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Lisa was born on June 17, 1956 in Atchison, Kansas the daughter of Charles and Helen (Pickeral) Betts. She attended schools in Atchison and Vatterott Cosmetology College in St. Joseph, MO. She had worked as a nurse’s aide for local nursing homes, and owned and operated her own beauty shop in Lancaster, KS for over six years called “Country Styles.” Lisa enjoyed sewing and making quilts.

Se was married to Rick Piper on October 12, 1974 in Atchison, Kansas. He survives of the home. Additional survivors include a son; Jason (Marcie) Piper, Savannah, MO, a daughter; Kristin (Mike ) Koch, Atchison, KS, two brothers; four sisters, and four grandchildren; Gabe Piper, Colby Beatie, Sarah & Peyton Koch. Her parents, four brothers, and one sister preceded her in death.

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Carl E. Dotson, 74, Atchison, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2011 at the Heartland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph, MO.

Memorial services will be held at 6:00 PM Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. The body has been cremated and the family will receive friends from 4:00-6:00 PM prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to DoVES of Atchison and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left at www.beckerdyer.com.

Carl was born on June 29, 1937 in Bushnell, NE the son of the late Leland and Mildred (Burr) Dotson. He attended school in Kimball, NE until the age of 16 and then he went to DeKalb High School, DeKalb, MO. Carl had worked as a lift driver for Goetz-Pearl and Peachtree and then became a machinist for the Steinlite Corporation in 1993. He enjoyed his pets, fishing, watching sports, especially the Kansas City Chiefs, and working on his 1952 GMC and 1966 Thunderbird. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He married Jo Ann Black on March 5, 1955. She survives of the home in Atchison. Additional survivors include a son, Terry Dotson, Atchison; a daughter, Kathy (Rod) Knowles, Atchison; sister, Bonnie (Jim) Lukassen, Kimball, NE; grandchildren, Teresa Davidson and her children, Tanner and Kelsea Ford, Atchison; Christopher Dotson and his son, Cayden, Atchison; Carla (Bruce) Spilman and children, Colby, Austin, Kayla, Dane and Dotson, all of Atchison; and a nephew, Jimmie Lukassen and his family of Tennessee.

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Evelyn Nadine "Dee" Ford , 83, of Atchison, KS. died Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at the Atchison Medicalodge.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 A.M Wednesday, October 12th, 2011 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, with Fr. Frank Kurtz officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Atchison, KS. The family will receive friends from 10:30 am to 11:30 am on Wednesday, at the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Mt. Vernon Cemetery and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences online may be sent may be left at www.beckerdyer.com.

Evelyn Nadine “Dee” Kurtz was born on October 15, 1927 the daughter of Frank and Grace (Moore) Kurtz. She graduated from Atchison High School in 1943. Dee worked as a secretary for the Lincoln Grain office, then as secretary for the Bromley Quarry . She owned and operated the former Dee’s Floral and Gifts and Future Rays tanning salon until she retired in 1987. She was a member of the First Christian Church, the V.F. W. Auxiliary and enjoyed traveling in their motor home, investing in casino’s, knitting, and was an avid reader.

Dee was married to Gerald Ford on December 29, 1945 in Troy, KS., Mr. Ford preceded her in death on Nov. 11, 2009. Her parents, husband Gerald, an infant daughter, Vicki Kay Ford (1948) and a son, Terry Lee Ford (3/14/84) also preceded her in death. Survivors include a former daughter in law, Robyn (Phil) Handke, Atchison, KS, a brother; Denny Kurtz, Topeka, KS and several nieces and nephews.

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John L. VanderMeer, 58, Leavenworth, KS, passed away October 2, 2011 at the Cushing Memorial Hospital in Leavenworth, KS.

Graveside services and burial of cremains will be held at 3:00 PM Friday, October 7, 2011 at the Sugar Creek Cemetery, Rushville, MO. Memorials in honor of John are suggested to the American Diabetes Association and may be sent in care of the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Condolences to the family may be left at www.beckerdyer.com.

John was born on August 31, 1953 in Leavenworth, KS the son of Richard and LaVerne (Dyer) VanderMeer. He was a Civil Service worker at Fort Leavenworth for many years. Survivors include his mother, LaVerne VanderMeer, Shalimar, FL and a brother, Paul VanderMeer, Colchester, CT.

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Ola Mae (Masingill) McCoole Peterson, 101, Atchison, KS passed away Sunday, October 2, 2011 at the Atchison Senior Village.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM Friday, October 7, 2011 at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Robert Ziegler officiating. Burial will follow in the Sunset Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 PM Thursday at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Memorials in honor of Ola are suggested to the Trinity Lutheran Church Mission Endowment Fund or the City Union Mission of Kansas City, MO and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Ola was born April 20, 1910 in Morrilton, AR the daughter of Grover C. and Cornellia (Simons) Masingill. She attended grade school in Arkansas and later moved to Kansas. Ola worked at the Blair Pancake Mill in the lab for 40 years testing flour. She enjoyed going to the Senior Center, gardening, making quilts, textile painting and had made a lot of macramé. Ola loved being around children and was a favorite Aunt among all her nieces and nephews.

Ola married Joseph E. McCoole in 1929 in Arkansas and they later divorced. She then married William Peterson in 1980 and he preceded her in death in 1996. She was also preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Curtis, Woodrow and O.B. Masingill; sisters, Etta Peck and Cecil McCoole; a grandson and a great-grandson.

Survivors include her daughters, Jackie Hamlin, Atchison, KS; Joyce Henderson, Bonner Springs, KS; brother, Cleo Masingill, Old Hickory, AR; sisters, Imogene DeFranzo, Naugatuck, CT; Mary Sue Kelley, Atchison, KS; 5 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

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William L. 'Bill' Bowen, Sr., 77, Atchison, KS, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2011 at his home.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the Mt. Vernon Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:00-9:00 PM, Friday at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Memorials in honor of Bill are suggested to the Leavenworth Veteran’s Administration Recreation Activities Fund or the Leavenworth Veteran’s Administration Patient Needs Fund and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Bill was born on November 20, 1933 in Atchison, KS the son of William Jessie Bowen, Sr., and Mae (Burgeman) Bowen. He attended school in Cherokee, KS and moved back to Atchison in 1950 where he began working at the L.F.M. Foundry and on the Missouri River. Bill joined the Navy on January 18, 1951 where he served for two years and then he joined the Army and served until February 18, 1973. Most of his time in the Army was spent in Germany and two tours in Vietnam. Bill retired as a Staff Sergeant. He was a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans, V.F.W. Post 1360, Phillipsburg, KS, where he had served as the Junior Vice Commander, American Legion Post #6, where he had been the Past Commander and he was a board member for the Atchison Housing Authority. Bill was very active volunteering for the Leavenworth VA Hospital. He enjoyed going to the casino, camping, fishing and playing Bingo at the VA. He loved spending time with his family and telling stories.

Bill married Naomi Elizabeth Meranda on July 5, 1956. She preceded him in death on February 4, 1996. He later married Rosemary Pantle and she preceded him in death on October 21, 2010. He was also preceded in death by his parents; two sons, James Bowen and Johnny Williams; daughter, Diane Wright; a brother, Tom Bowen; and sisters, Mary Bell Bertella and Maxine Montee.

Survivors include his mother, Antonia Bowen-Cameron, Atchison, KS; sons, Mark Bowen, Hutchinson, KS; William Jr. (Teresa) Bowen, Brooklet, GA; Thomas (Nelda) Bowen, Phillipsburg, KS; Tony (Therese) Bowen, Killeen, TX; Kenny (Amy) Jerby, Colorado Springs, CO; George Snopak, Bonner Springs, KS; daughters, Beverly Bowen-Eller and her husband, Vernon, Gaylord, KS; Mary Bowen-Mosher, Atchison, KS; Joy (Tim) Lackey, Phillipsburg, KS; Cheryl Bohl, Phillipsburg, KS; Valerie Bowen-Thompson, Atchison, KS; brother, William ‘Jazz’ Bowen, Jr., Belleville, KS; 24 grandchildren, 57 great-grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren.

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Ruth E. Lane ,90 , Effingham, KS. passed away Sunday, October 2nd, 2011 at the North Care Hospice House, North Kansas City, Mo.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM on Wednesday, Oct. 5th, 2011 at St. Ann’s Church, Effingham, KS. with Fr. Benjamin Tremmel, O.S. B. as Celebrant. Burial will follow in the St. Ann’s Cemetery, Effingham, KS. A Vesper for the Dead Service will be held at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, Oct. 4th, at St. Ann’s Church with visitation to follow until 8:30 pm. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Ann’s Church and may be sent in care of the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home who is handling the arrangements. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Ruth E. Haag was born on Oct. 7, 1920 in Atchison County, KS, the daughter of Michael J. and Myrtle L. (Bishop) Haag. She graduated from the Atchison High School in 1939 and attended the Atchison Business College and was employed by the Kansas City Quartermasters Depot until 1946. After her marriage to Joseph A. Lane, Jr., on Jan. 24th, 1946, they moved to California but returned to Atchison County in 1950. They would make their home on a farm in the Farmington Community before moving to Effingham in 1972. A mother and homemaker, she also drove a school bus for Atchison County School District #377 for 19 years before retiring in 1985. Ruth was a member of the St. Ann’s Church, Effingham, KS., the Altar Society, the American Legion Auxiliary and former member Horton Country Club, and the N.E. Kansas Quilters Club and the Monrovia Sunshine Club. She was also a 50 year member of Farmington Unit and performed on the TV Show, “The Ted Mack Amateur Hour” with the units Kazoo band. Most recently she was a member of the Happy Hour Extension Club, the Winsome Dozen Club, and served as a hostess in the Flower division at the Atchison County Fair. Ruth enjoyed time with her children and grandchildren, her favorite past times were her vegetable and flower gardens, quilting, and crocheting.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 51 years, and her brother, Robert Haag. Survivors include a son; Richard Lane, Platte City, MO, a daughter; Linda (Nathan) Sanborn, Nashua, NH, two grandchildren; Dustin Lane, Columbia, MO and Chelsea Sanborn, Nashua, NH.

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Joseph E. Price ,89 of Atchison KS, formerly of Cummings KS, passed away Saturday October 1, 2011 at his home.

Funeral services will be 11:00AM Thursday, October 6th, 2011 at Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home with Rev. Lee Hendon officiating. Burial will follow in the Sunset Memory Gardens , Atchison KS. Family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:30 PM Wednesday, October 5th, 2011 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to First Christian Church or the Atchison Hospital Hospice and may be left in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.beckerdyer.com.

Joseph E. Price was born June 24, 1922 in Alice, North Dakota, the second son of Eugene and Freda (Straub) Price. The family moved to the Hoyt, KS area when Joe was a baby where he spent his childhood. They then moved to Atchison in 1937 where he graduated from Atchison High School in 1939. He was a long time employee of The Lockwood Co. of Atchison. Joe served in the United States Army during WWII with the 31st Infantry in the South Pacific from 1942 to 1946. Following his return home, he met Eileen Miller they were married August 31, 1946. Together they had a daughter Gloria, and lived in Atchison until they moved to a farm in Cummings in 1960. Joe retired from Lockwood Co. in 1986, as Plant Manager after approximately 40 years of working there. Joe was a member of the First Christian Church in Atchison.

His wife Eileen preceded him in death on October 5, 1990. He met Dorothy Garrison and they were married on September 1, 1993. She survives of the home. His daughter Gloria Kerns preceded him in death on April 30, 2006. Additional survivors include two granddaughters, Jennifer (Chris) Mengel, Redding, CA, and their son Sean; and Allison Kerns, Overland Park, KS, a son-in-law, Wayne Kerns, Overland Park, KS, a sister, Betty Lynch, Lawrence, KS, a brother; Merle Price, Paso Robles, CA, many nieces and nephews, six step children and their families; Mike and Beth Garrison, Pasco, WA, David and Linda Garrison, Wichita, KS, Bill and Janet Garrison, Basehor, KS, Kathy Soph, Atchison, KS, Sarah and Doug Bounds, Leavenworth, KS, Jane and Greg McLane, Edmond, OK. The family wanted to say a special thank you to the nurses and staff at Atchison Hospital Hospice for their care.

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Frances Lucille Otte , 96, of Atchison, KS died Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at the Atchison Senior Village.

Funeral services will be 10:30 AM on Saturday, October 1, 2011 at the Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Robert Ziegler officiating. Burial will follow in the Sunset Memory Gardens, Atchison, KS. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:30 pm on Friday, September 30th, 2011 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Trinity Lutheran Church. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Lucille was born on Nov. 22, 1914 in Rosendale, MO, the daughter of Raymond L. and Carrie (Beattie) Baumann. She attended Deer Creek Grade School and graduated from Atchison High School. She worked as a medical assistant for Dr. Ira Morrison, and then as an X-ray Tech at the Atchison Hospital. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, the Priscilla Guild, attended Pastor’s Bible Class, was a member of the Riverbend Red Hat Society, and enjoyed sewing, fishing, hiking, traveling and hiking the Grand Canyon when she was 61 years young, arranging flowers, and painting.

She was married to Walter Otte on Jan. 7, 1932. They were married 42 years prior to his death in 1974. She was later married to Theodore C. Otte on August 22, 1992 in Atchison, KS. Ted preceded her in death on April 28, 2011. Survivors include a son, Allan (Ruth) Otte, Atchison, KS, a daughter, Betty (Tom) Sowers, Atchison, KS, a sister, Myrtle (Jim) Mullins, Atchison, KS, fifteen grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. Her parents, both husbands, a son, Bob Otte, a daughter, Sharon Riddle, four brothers; Loren, Kenneth, Ivan and Verle Baumann all preceded her in death.

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