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David W. Page, 60, of Rushville, MO, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, September 2, 2010 at his home.

Funeral and Masonic Lodge Services will be 10:30 AM, Tuesday, September 7, at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, Atchison, KS. Burial will follow in the Sugar Creek Cemetery, Rushville, MO. Family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:30 pm, Monday, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions in honor of David are suggested to the Shriner’s Children Hospital or American Heart Association and may be left in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com

David was born on March 21, 1950 in Atchison, the son of William and Elsie (Woolston) Page. David graduated from West Platte High School in Weston, MO and from Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, MO, with a Bachelors degree in Science Technology and an Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering. David was a farmer all of his life in the Rushville area and sold insurance for Farmer’s Mutual Hail Insurance Company. The David Page family was the first family chosen as Platte County Farm Family of the Year by the Farm Bureau.

David had served as Past Master and was currently the secretary for Rushville Masonic Lodge # 238. He was a member of the Moila Shrine Temple in St. Joseph and was very active in transporting children to the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, MO. David had been a member of the Farmers Co-op Association, Sugar Creek Cemetery Board, and a former Vice-President of the Sugar Creek Levy Board. David enjoyed reading and especially spending time with his grandson, Thatcher.

David and Sharon Gawatz were married on February 16, 1974 in St. Joseph, MO. Sharon survives of the home. Additional survivors include a son, Bill Page and his wife, Joni, of Tonganoxie, KS; a daughter Sarah Page of Overland Park, KS; a grandson, Thatcher Page; a brother, Roger Page of Rushville, MO; a sister, Janet Pool and her husband, Allan, of Indianapolis, IN; and three nieces.

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Adeline Georgia Wood, 93, Effingham, KS, passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at the Horton Hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, September 4, 2010 at the Becker Chapel, Effingham, KS, with Pastor Roger Frederick, officiating. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:00-8:30 PM Friday at the Becker Chapel. Memorials in honor of Mrs. Wood are suggested to the Adeline Wood Scholarship Fund and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Adeline was born June 15, 1917 in Brooklyn, NY the daughter of Alphonsus and Adelina (Blackner) Valiando. Adeline graduated from James Madison High School in New York in 1935 and Ottawa University in Kansas in 1939. Adeline was a teacher in Sabetha, KS for 3 years and a foreign language teacher in Effingham, KS for 41 years. She loved to bake cake and cookies. She would always have a cake prepared on Friday’s for the faculty members in Effingham. Adeline enjoyed reading books and magazines, collecting dog figurines, writing letters and her weekly trip to the beauty shop. She was a member of the Win Sum Dozen Club and was always eager to help her neighbor ladies.

Adeline married Harold L. Wood on June 18, 1942 in Holton KS. He preceded her in death on February 28, 1971. She was also preceded in death by her parents; a son, Charles H. Wood on July 15, 1961; a grandson, Charles Harold Krug on February 28, 1981; a great-granddaughter, Alejandra Sanchez; a brother, Charles Valiando; three sisters, Geraldine Valiando, Eleanor Linden and Alicia Brigante.

Survivors include her daughters, Yvonne Wood and Janis (Kenn) Krug, both of Horton, KS; and Cheryl (Ron) Coffman, Topeka, KS; son, Steve Wood, Meriden, KS; grandchildren, John and Jimmy Boos, Tony and Tim Sanchez, Matthew Chase, Kelly Chanay and Kristopher Krug; great-grandchildren, Cody Boos, Darryn Lee, Iszabella and Aytumn Sanchez, Anthony Sanchez and Mason Chanay.

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Elmer L. Kuhnert ,81, of Rushville, MO, died Friday, August 27, 2010 at the Heartland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph, MO.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Robert Ziegler, Pastor of the Trinity Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Atchison, KS. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 PM on Monday, Aug. 30th, 2010 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Trinity Lutheran Church and may be left in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family maybe left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Elmer Lee Kuhnert was born on Jan. 17, 1929 in Doniphan, KS, the son of Roy A. and Gertrude Marie (McBride) Kuhnert. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and returned home to farming. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, the American Legion Post # 6, the VFW Post # 1175, both of Atchison, the NRA and enjoyed farming, bowling, fishing, snowmobiling, collecting toy miniature tractors and his rat terrier dog- Lillie.

Elmer was married to Elizabeth Dame on Aug 26, 1955 at Trinity Lutheran Church. Elizabeth survives of the home. Additional survivors include; two sons, Randy Kuhnert, Atchison, KS., Jeff (Teri) Kuhnert, Rushville, MO., three daughters, Robyn (Greg) Wagner, Cummings, KS., Lisa (Ted) Hurst, Effingham, and Beth (Terry) Hamilton, Effingham, KS., a sister, Louise(Louie) Shockey, Atchison, KS., Ten grandchildren; Gabriel (Jennifer), Jacob (Dana), Lucas (Sarah)Wagner, Alison & Rebekah Kuhnert, Brooke & Jeanie Hurst, Austin , Sara and Evan Hamilton, and three great grandchildren, Hannah, Kori, and Emma Wagner. His parents, a brother, Roy Kuhnert, Jr., and a sister, Emma Jean Bramble preceded him in death.

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Lloyd R. Vanwagoner, 69, of Atchison, passed away Sunday, August 22, 2010 at Heartland Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, August 26, 2010 at Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, with Pastor Nicole Schwartz officiating. Burial will follow at Mt.Vernon Cemetery. There will be a Masonic and Eastern Star service at 6:00 PM Wednesday, August 25, 2010 followed by visitation until 9:00 PM. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Diabetes Association, United Methodist Church or Masonic Home and may be left in care of the funeral home.

Lloyd was born August 2, 1941 the son of Lloyd Elmer and Augusta Edna (Boyd) Vanwagoner. Mr. Vanwagoner was a certified tig welder for Atchison Castings for forty-two years before retiring. He was a member of United Methodist Church, the Mason’s and Eastern Star. Lloyd enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping, watching old movies and westerns.

Lloyd Vanwagoner married Carol Maycroft June 6, 1964, she survives of the home. Additional survivors include two sons, Richard (Shelly) Vanwagoner, Topeka, KS; Steve (Pam) Vanwagoner, Atchison, KS; one daughter, Maria (Chris) Lemonds, Blue Ridge, TX; two sisters, Dorothy (Pat) Parks, Rushville, MO; Edna( Leonard) Neimeyer, Grandbe, MO and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother-in-law; Bob Mckinnhen.

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Ruthellen Louise Welch, 87, Atchison, passed away Friday, August 20, 2010 at the Atchison Senior Village.

Funeral services will be 10:00 AM, Monday, August 23, 2010 at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Robert Ziegler, officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Vernon Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM, Sunday at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Memorials in honor of Mrs. Welch are suggested to Trinity Lutheran Church and may be left in care of the funeral home.

Ruthellen was born March 19, 1923 in Atchison County the daughter of Ernest Robert and Louise Bertha (Kley) Peuker. She attended school in Independence Valley. She worked for the Saunders Mop Factory for over 20 years and operated a dairy in Cummings, KS. Ruthellen enjoyed raising chickens, gardening and loved being outdoors. She especially enjoyed time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She married Clarence Edward Welch on March 5, 1944 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Atchison. He preceded her in death on August 16, 1950.

Survivors include sons, Ronnie (Debbie) Welch and Phillip Welch, both of Cummings, KS; daughters, Shirley Moore, Leavenworth, KS and Connie (John) Gering, Cummings, KS; a brother, Dwight Peuker, Atchison; a sister, Virginia Hoffman, Liberty, MO, 13 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and 4 step-great-grandchildren.

Ruthellen was also preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Ernest Peuker; a sister, Betty Reeves; a grandson, Aaron Miller; great-grandchildren, Nikki Guardado, Steven Gering and Christopher Misner, a daughter-in-law, Tammy Welch and a son-in-law Ron Moore.

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O. Carl Boyer, 91, of Atchison, KS, passed away Friday, August 20, 2010 at the Atchison Medicalodge.

Graveside Funeral Services and Burial will be 2:00 pm, Sunday, August 22, at Sunset Memory Gardens, Atchison. Memorial contributions in memory of Carl are suggested to Abundant Life Hospice. The Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral is in charge of the arrangements.

Carl was born on September 19, 1918 in Sloan, IA, the son of Ono Carl and Olive Mary (Dobbertein) Boyer, Sr. He attended schools in Iowa and Carl and Dorothy Link were united in marriage on June 11, 1936 in Parker, South Dakota. Carl entered the military and served overseas in the US Army during World War II. Carl worked for Rockwell International in California and Kearney, NE, prior to moving in 1961 to Atchison, where he continued to work in Quality Control for Rockwell until he retired in 1982. Carl served an unexpired term as an Atchison City Commissioner. Carl enjoyed gardening and working in his yard.

Carl was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Dorothy, on June 18, 2008; and a sister, Peggy Garoutte.

Survivors include two sons, Rollie and Brenda Boyer, Atchison and John and Deborah Boyer, St. Charles, MO; sister, Grayce E. Uhl, Moville, IA; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

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Justin Kent Behler, 47, Atchison, passed away Thursday, August 19, 2010 at the Atchison Hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, August 23, 2010 at the First Baptist Church with Rev. Brad Cartmill, officiating. Burial will follow in the Old Huron Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials are suggested to the children’s education fund or donor’s choice and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left at www.beckerdyer.com.

Justin was born December 14, 1962 in Tucson, AZ the son of Grimes Edwin and Bette J. (Luckett) Behler. He graduated from high school in 1980 and was in the Marine Corps serving at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina and spent time in Okinawa, Japan. Justin was a core maker for Bradken in Atchison. He was a faithful father, a very talented caricature artist, an excellent cook, and loved to read, especially Lonesome Dove. Justin loved cooking his famous potato salad for the veterans’ dinners and enjoyed helping with the Color Guard for the American Legion.

Justin married Bobbi Jo Meade on June 14, 1997 in Atchison, she survives of the home. Additional survivors include his father, Ed Behler, Atchison; sons, Josh Behler, Atchison; and Alex and Austin Behler, of the home; daughters, Clarrisa Clark, Clarksville, TN, and Allison Behler, of the home; brothers, Gregory Behler, Weston, MO; David Behler, Atchison and a sister, Dianna Snell, Atchison, KS.

Justin was preceded in death by his mother, Bette Behler, on November 1, 2009.

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Malinda 'Laurie' Wilburn, 49, Atchison, passed away Saturday, August 14, 2010 at her home.

Memorial services will be held at 4:00 PM, Friday, August 20, 2010 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Ziegler officiating. Mrs. Wilburn has been cremated. Memorials are suggested to Trinity Lutheran Church or to help the family with final expenses. Condolences may be left at www.beckerdyer.com.

Laurie was born June 5, 1961 in Leavenworth, KS the daughter of Frank and Malinda (Mylam) Valles. Her dad passed away when she was 5 and her mother married Frank Wiseman who treated her like his own daughter. Laurie enjoyed playing bingo, painting ceramics, watching television and playing Tetris.

Survivors include a son, Jason Valles and his wife, Jennifer, Atchison, KS; step-brother, Tim Wiseman, Leavenworth, KS; step-sister, Terry Wiseman and 6 grandchildren, Tiana, Jack, and Timothy Valles, Bradenton, FL and Dylan, Kristina and Brianna Area, Atchison, KS.

Laurie was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Larry Valles.

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Meta M. Bechtold , 96 , of Atchison, KS, died Saturday, August 14, 2010 at the Atchison Medicalodge.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM on Wednesday, August 18th, 2010 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Boaz, officiating. Burial will follow in the Sumner Cemetery, south of Atchison. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:30 PM on Tuesday, Aug. 17th, 2010 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Sumner Cemetery and maybe sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family maybe left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Meta was born on Feb.16th, 1914 in the Sumner Community the daughter of LeRoy and Hannah (Gilliland) Lister. She attended Atchison grade schools and worked for 16 years as a seamstress for the former Horton Garment Factory, Atchison. She was a housewife and homemaker most of her life. She enjoyed crocheting, quilting, knitting, sewing, gardening and raising flowers, cooking and especially her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Meta was married to Paul W. Bechtold on Nov. 11, 1933 at the Atchison County Courthouse. Mr. Bechtold preceded her in death on March 29, 1996. Survivors include three sons; John (Pat) Bechtold, Littleton, CO., James (Sally) Bechtold, Atchison, KS., and Tom (Jeannine) Bechtold, Leavenworth, KS., a daughter, Patricia (Gene) Kane, Atchison, KS., fourteen grand children, eighteen great grandchildren, and four great great grandchildren. Her parents, five brothers; Emmett, Elmer, Chester, Ira Lister, and stillborn infant brother and sister, Theodore and Thelma Lister, also preceded her in death.

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Mary Ann Kahling, 71, of Topeka, KS, passed away Friday August 13, 2010 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, KS.

Funeral Service will be 10:00AM Monday August 16, 2010 at Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home Atchison, KS. With Rev. Vernon Maggart officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Atchison KS. Family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 PM Sunday August 15, 2010 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggest to Becky Robinson Care Fund and may be left in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at beckerdyer.com

Mary Ann was born October 16, 1938 in Atchison KS, daughter of Andy and Florence (Vanhorn) Servaes. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse and did private nursing. She enjoyed drawing and painting, horses, going to auctions, but especially enjoyed her grandchildren and spending time with her sisters.

Mary Ann Servaes married Jack Robinson in September of 1956 he preceded her in death in 1975. Survivors include four daughters; Sue Rhoades, Holton, KS, Kathy Burgess, Holton, KS, Robin (Michael) Whitten, Stewartsville, MO and Becky Robinson, Lawrence, KS, five brothers; Leroy Servaes, Atchison, Gene Servaes, Atchison, Larry Servaes, Atchison, Phil Servaes, Atchison, Richard Servaes, Rushville, MO, five sisters; Carole Noll, Cummings, KS, Janet Lee, Atchison, Dorothy Lee, Royal City, WA, Joan, Ragsdale, Topeka, Rita Rookstool, Topeka, ten grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, a son Joseph Jack Robinson, one brother; Louis, a sister; Donna Urban and two grandsons; Zachary Gilliland and Michael Austin Whitten.

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Lloyd W. Lanter , 83 of Atchison, KS died Thursday, August 12, 2010 at his home surrounded by family.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, August 15, 2010 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Kagin and Rev. Lee Hendon officiating. Burial will follow in the Horton Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Saturday, Aug. 14th, 2010 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Heart Assoc, the Kidney Foundation, Atchison Hospital Hospice or the Everest Christian Church, and maybe sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family maybe left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Lloyd was born on Feb. 12th,1927 in Brown County, KS. , the son of Bruce T. and Grace Arlene (Dodge) Lanter. He attended Brown and Atchison County schools before graduating from the Everest High School. Mr. Lanter was a U. S. Army veteran serving in the Mechanized Calvary from 1945-1946 . Mr. Lanter was a farmer from 1947 to 1975 in the Everest, Horton area. He worked for the State of Kansas as a Driver’s License Agent from 1966-1991. After his retirement he worked for the Atchison County Co-op from 1991- 1995 and for Colonial Realty Company, Atchison from 1988-2009. Lloyd was a member of the Everest Christian Church, the Everest American Legion Post, and the Atchison McDonalds Coffee Club. He enjoyed collecting kerosene lamps and miniature John Deere tractors. He especially enjoyed his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Lloyd was married to RuthEllen Lutz on Aug. 19, 1951 at the Everest Christian Church. She survives of the home. Additional survivors include a son; Edward D. (Alice) Lanter, Atchison, KS., two daughters; Sharon L. (Dwight)Locke, Atchison, and Sandra K. (Steven) Handke, Horton, KS., two brothers; Donald (Helen ) Lanter, Horton, KS., Richard (Donna )Lanter, Horton, KS., two sisters; Ruth (Carol) Smith, Everest, KS., and Helen Coffelt, Topeka. Two sister-in laws; Wilda Lanter and Marjorie Lanter, both of Horton, KS., Nine grandchildren, five step grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren, and nine step great grandchildren. His parents, two brothers; Robert and Roy Lanter, and brother in-law, Raymond Coffelt preceded him in death.

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Craig Mitchell Church, 53, Atchison, KS, drowned August 6, 2010 from possible cardiac complications while fishing at Dam 7.

Memorial services will be 1:30 PM, August 15, at Trinity Episcopal Church with Father Andrew Grosso officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the church. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Trinity Episcopal Memorial Garden. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Craig was born February 14, 1957 in Anchorage, AK, the son of John and Dee (Bond) Church. After graduating from Atchison High School he served with the US Army, worked at the Youth Center, the Colonial Nursing Center and Fort Leavenworth Officers Club. Medical conditions placed him on physical disability for the past 15 years. Craig enjoyed fishing especially with his grandson and nephew whenever possible.

Survivors include his parents, John and Dee Church; former wives, Debra Grandpre and Teresa Long; stepdaughter, Brandi Long and grandchildren.

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Annette L. Marlatt, 87, of Atchison, KS, passed away Thursday, August 5, 2010 at the Atchison Hospital.

Mrs. Marlatt has been cremated and no services are scheduled at her request. The Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, Atchison, is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Annette was born June 16, 1923 in Atchison, the daughter of Arthur and Rose (Saggs) Ostertag. She graduated from Atchison High School and had worked as a clerk for the Selective Service System for 17 years, retiring in 1968. Annette volunteered for many years with the Atchison Hospital Auxiliary, working in its Thrift Shop and also with the Atchison Library.

Annette and Charles Milton Marlatt were married on November 23, 1967 and he preceded Annette in death on March 16, 1987. Annette was also preceded in death by her parents; stepson, Charles Milton Marlatt II; two brothers, Roy Ostertag and Adrian Ostertag.

Survivors include a daughter, Amy Rowland, Berkley Springs, WV; stepdaughters, Susan Krug and Priscilla Willmeth; brother, John Ostertag, St. Joseph, MO; sister, Catherine Armstrong, Atchison; four grandchildren and ten great-grandsons.

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Vera Mae (Pike) Schwarzer, 88, of Lancaster, KS, passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at the Atchison Medicalodge.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, August 7, 2010 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Lancaster Cemetery. Memorials in honor of Mrs. Schwarzer are suggested to the St. John’s Lutheran church and may be left in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left at www.beckerdyer.com.

Vera was born July 24, 1922 in Atchison County south of Lancaster, the daughter of the late Charles and Anna (Volk) Pike. She attended grade school at Cain School and graduated from Atchison High School in 1940. Vera was a teacher for 4 years and a homemaker. She was a very active member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, the Sunshine Unit and several other organizations.

Vera married Walter ‘Pete’ Schwarzer on April 20, 1947 at the First Christian Church. He preceded her in death on January 17, 1988. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Charles and Raymond Pike and a sister Anna Belle Pike.

Survivors include a son, Donald Schwarzer, Lancaster, KS; daughter, Judy and son-in-law, Jerry Keimig, Kansas City, MO; brother, Warren ‘Bud’ Pike, Lancaster, KS; and two grandchildren, Jeri Ann Keimig, Brooklyn, NY and Jessica Schwarzer, Atchison, KS.

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Ada Eylar , 88, Atchison, passed away, Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at the Atchison Medicalodge.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, August 6, 2010 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, with Rev. Joseph Hansen, Carol Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will follow in the Sunset Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials in honor of Mrs. Eylar are suggested to the Carol Baptist Church and may be left in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Ada was born September 13, 1921 in Atchison, KS, the daughter of the late William Joseph and Matilda ‘Mattie’ (Mount) Phillips. She had worked as a packer at Blair Milling for over 40 years and then at Waisner’s Clothing Store. Ada was an active member of the Carol Baptist Church and enjoyed helping with their missions. She enjoyed bowling and was one of the best dressed bowlers around. Ada liked a kept home and enjoyed cleaning.

Ada married Merle D. Eylar in Doniphan, KS in 1939. He preceded her in death in 1989. She is also preceded in death by her brothers, Jim, Roy and Bill Phillips; and sisters, Viola Foottit, Grace McDonald and Maxine Graves.

Survivors include her sons, Gary and Lisa Eylar, Atchison and Daniel and Jan Eylar, Savannah, MO, 4 grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

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Lynne H. Fitzpatrick , 71 of Effingham KS passed away Thursday July 29, 2010 at the Atchison Hospital.

Memorial Service will be 3:00PM Saturday July 31, 2010 at Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, Atchison KS with Reverend Larry Bowyer officiating. A private family burial of cremains will be at a later date. Family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home until 4:00pm. Memorial contributions are suggested to American Cancer Society or Effingham swimming pool and may be left in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at beckerdyer.com

Lynne was born October 23, 1938 in Minneapolis KS the daughter of Otis and Verna (Lott) Heberly. She was a member of the Episcopalian faith; she had worked at Wal-Mart, Atchison Leather Products and ran the gas station in Effingham. Lynne enjoyed demolition derbies, cross-stitching, game shows, genealogy, card games and nature. She especially enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s sporting events, musicals and plays and anything else they were involved in.

Lynne Heberly married Norman Keith Fitzpatrick on September 2, 1961 at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Minneapolis KS, he survives of the home. Additional survivors include two sons; Gary Fitzpatrick, Horton KS, Shane (Leann) Fitzpatrick, Effingham KS, one daughter, Lynne Elaine (Greg) Kurtz, Effingham KS, seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She is preceded in death by her parents, two brothers; Phillip and Larry Heberly and a sister; Anita Sue Heberly.

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Alenna M. Sanders, 94, of Nortonville, KS, died Tuesday, July 27th, 2010 in Topeka, KS.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Friday, July 30, 2010 at the Cummings Christian Church with Rev. Gary Patterson officiating. Burial will follow in the Pardee Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:00 PM on Thursday, July 29th, 2010 at the O’Trimble Funeral Home, Nortonville, KS. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Cumming Christian Church or Jefferson County North Elementary School Library. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Alenna was born on January 17th, 1916 on a farm north of Effingham, KS, the daughter of John D. and Alice (Law) Hawk. She graduated from Washburn University with a degree in teaching. Mrs. Sanders taught school for 16 years in Atchison County and 27 years in Jefferson County before retiring in 1978. She was a member of the Cummings Christian Church, the Retired Teachers Association, the Washburn Alumnae Assoc., the Cummings Christian Church Ladies Aide and T.O. P. S. She enjoyed reading, volunteering and visiting with family and friends.

She was married to Merle Henry Sanders on May 26, 1940 at the Christian Church, Atchison. Mr. Sanders preceded her in death on July 30, 1983. Survivors include a daughter; Marlena Weishaar and her husband Leo, Topeka, KS, two grandsons; Michael Weishaar , San Diego, CA, and Craig Weishaar and his wife Amy, Lawrence, KS, two great grandchildren; Molly and Ryan Weishaar. Her parents, and eight brothers and sisters preceded her in death.

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Doris Marie Whaley, 72 of Effingham KS passed away Sunday July 25, 2010 at Heartland Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM Thursday July 29, 2010 at St. Ann’s Parish Hall Effingham KS. Burial will follow in St. Ann’s Cemetery. Parish Rosary will be recited at 6:30PM Wednesday July 28, 2010 with visitation following until 8:00PM at Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home in Atchison KS. Memorial contributions are suggest to American Cancer Society and may be left in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at beckerdyer.com.

Doris was born on September 17, 1937 in Atchison County KS the daughter of Albert and Merle (Douglas) Zeit. She worked as a housewife and homemaker. She was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church. Doris enjoyed gardening, flowers, going on walks and traveling with Bob, her grandchildren and family.

Doris Marie Zeit married Robert Whaley on February 9, 1956 at St. Louis Church at Good Intent, he survives of the home. Additional survivors include a son; Michael (Jennifer) Whaley, Effingham KS, a daughter Brenda (Dennis) Wenzl, Effingham KS, two sisters, Mary Lou Hurst, Effingham and Pat Pruett, Lancaster, two grandsons; Brad Wenzl, Derek Wenzl, four step-grandchildren; Joe Burg, Jacob Hager, Jill Hager and Jacque Urban and two step-great grandchildren; Bethany and Henry Urban. She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers; Gene, Jerry, Charles and Richard Zeit.

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Mary 'Irene' (Page) Huff, 91 years of age, formerly of Rushville, MO, passed away, Saturday, July 24, 2010 at the Community Hospice House, Merrimack, NH.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 31, 2010 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, Atchison, KS, with Rev. Keith Hoover, officiating. Burial will follow in the Sugar Creek Cemetery, Rushville, MO. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Community Hospice House, 210 Naticook Road, Merrimack, NH 03054. Condolences to the family maybe left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Mary ‘Irene’ Page was born on October 1, 1918 in Rushville, MO, the daughter of Herbert and Florence E. (Lawrence) Page. She graduated from Lafayette Junior-Senior High School, St. Joseph, MO and attended Business College in St. Joseph. Irene worked as a teller at the former City National Bank, Atchison; then as a Military wife lived in England, Japan and numerous locations in the United States. In 1965 the family moved to Shawnee Mission, KS where she lived for 37 years. In 1965 Irene began working for the Capital Federal Savings and Loan becoming the Head Teller/New Account Representative. She later retired in 1985. She was a former active member of the Countryside Christian Church, Mission, KS and was a lifelong bridge player. Irene moved to Nashua New Hampshire in 2002.

She was married to Woodrow B. Huff on December 11, 1937. Mr. Huff preceded her in death on October 5, 1981. She was also predeceased by her brother, Charles “Larry” Page, sister, Doris Page and son-in-law, Roman Dulski. Survivors include a daughter, Shirley Dulski, Northfield, MN; a son and daughter-in-law, Gary & Joan Huff, Nashua, NH; a sister, Dorothy Norris, Northfield, MN; three grandchildren, Elizabeth Huff, Nashua, NH, Michael and his wife, Linda Dulski, Boise, ID, and Anthony Dulski, Northfield, MN and four great grandchildren, Sam and Benjamin Dulski, Boise, ID, and Elissa and Joshua Dulski, Northfield, MN.

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Leola Wilda Dame, 90, of Atchison, passed away, Friday, July 23, 2010 in Atchison, KS.

Graveside services will be 3:00 PM, Tuesday, July 27, 2010 in the Buffalo Cemetery, Buffalo, KS. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM Monday at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Memorials in honor of Mrs. Dame are suggested to the Arthritis Foundation, Atchison United Methodist Church, American Heart Association or Donor’s Choice. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Leola was born July 14, 1920 in Guilford, KS the daughter of the late Henry and Clarinda (Burns) Dennis. She worked as a housekeeper for the Norton Hospital until her retirement. Leola enjoyed quilting, sewing, gardening, flowers and bird watching. She was a caregiver her entire life taking care of her siblings, parents and other family members. Family was the most important thing to Leola.

She married George Elwin Dame on May 6, 1940 in Madison, KS and he preceded her in death on May 1, 1981. Survivors include a son, Elwin Leroy (Patricia) Dame, Ames, OK; daughters, Neola (Dwight) Shrader, Bendena, KS and Leanna (John) Strong, Leavenworth, KS; sister, Lavena Bosacki, Fredonia, KS, 10 grandchildren, numerous great and great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Leola was also preceded in death by a son, Ronald Eugene Dame; her brothers, Ray, Roy, Reilly and Roley Dennis; sisters, Edna Clifton, Elmae Lopeman, Dolly Clifton and Ina Elliott and a grandchild.

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Ruby August,93, Atchison, passed away, July 20, 2010 at the St. Francis Hospital in Topeka, KS.

Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Sunday, July 25, 2010 at the Seventh Day Baptist Church in Nortonville, KS. Burial will follow in the Mt. Vernon Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM Saturday at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Memorials in honor of Mrs. August are suggested to the Salvation Army or the Seventh Day Baptist Church and may be left in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Ruby was born March 27, 1917 in Arrington, KS the daughter of the late Herman and Lenna (Bond) Babcock. She was married to Lloyd Everett August and he preceded her in death in 1984. Ruby was a homemaker, farmer and most importantly, a foster parent. She helped to raise over 40 kids. She was very family oriented and loved helping kids. Ruby enjoyed painting, gardening, canning, baking and reading. She loved spending time with friends and always watched Dr. Phil. Ruby read her bible often and walked many miles to stay in shape.

Ruby is survived by many people who loved her dearly.

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Joseph H. Durkin ,86, of Atchison, KS. died Monday, July 19, 2010 at the Senior Village Nursing Home, Atchison.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM Thursday, July 22, 2010 at St. Benedict’s Church, with Fr. Gerard Senecal, O.S. B. as Celebrant. Burial will follow in the St. Louis Cemetery, Good Intent. A parish rosary will be recited at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, July 21st, 2010 with visitation to follow until 8:30 pm at Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to Mt. St. Scholastica Convent, or St. Benedicts Church. Condolences to the family maybe left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Joseph H. Durkin was born on Feb. 12, 1924 in St. Joseph, Mo., the son of John and Alma (Frederick) Durkin. Mr. Durkin worked for Armour Foods for eight years and then as a crane operator at the former L.F. M and Rockwell International for many years retiring in 1986. He was a member of St. Benedicts Church, and enjoyed country music, Royals Baseball and especially his grandchildren. .

He was married to Joan (Hager) Schneider on Dec. 27, 1973 in Atchison, KS. She survives of the home. Additional survivors include three sons; Dwayne Durkin, Atchison, KS., Eddie Durkin, Kansas City, MO., Mike Durkin, Kansas City, MO., five step sons; Joseph (Norma) Schneider, Atchison, KS. and Ed (Deborah) Schneider, Atchison, KS., David (Connie) Schneider, Atchison, KS., Phil (Debbie) Schneider, North Platte, NE., Jim(Judy) Schneider, Atchison, KS., two daughters; Sharon Davis, Kansas City, MO., Mary Miles, Kentucky, three step daughters; Amy(Jim) Farrell, Ft. Collins, CO., Sr. Mary Schneider,O.S.F., Canada, and Susie (Jeff) Sumpter, Downs, KS., four grandchildren, twenty-two step grandchildren and numerous great and step great grandchildren. His parents, a daughter; Diane Durkin, and two brothers; John and Ed Durkin, preceded him in death.

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Earl L. Fuhrman ,80, of Cummings, KS., died Saturday, July 17th, 2010 at Atchison Medicalodge surrounded by family.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM on Wednesday, July 21st, 2010 at Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Neill officiating. Burial will be at Camp Creek Cemetery, Cummings, KS. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, July 20th, 2010 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Camp Creek Cemetery and may be sent to the funeral home. Condolences to the family maybe left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Earl was born on February 3, 1930 in Atchison, KS., the son of Fred and Emma (Lange) Fuhrman. He graduated from Atchison County Community High School, Effingham, and was married to Wanda Mae Strong in 1952, at Worden, KS. Earl was a farmer and stockman in Atchison County his whole life. He was a club leader of Lucky Clover 4-H Club, which he helped to co-organize. He hosted the Balanced Farming Field Day in 1956 with over 3,000 attendees, was Globe Honor Farmer in 1959, received the Kansas Banker Association Award in 1963, and served a term as the Atchison County Farm Bureau President. Earl was a lifelong member of the Camp Creek United Methodist Church in which he held many positions. He enjoyed people, had a wonderful sense of humor and loved spending time with his family.

He leaves behind his wife, Wanda Fuhrman, of the home, his daughter; Ranae (Phillip) Phelps, Longview, TX, his son; Marlin (Debra) Fuhrman, Cummings, KS., his sister; Laverne (Charles) Fowler, Nortonville, KS., six grandchildren; Marissa Greentree, Kansas City; Ross (Jennie) Fuhrman, Atchison; Tyler Fuhrman, Cummings, KS., Rachel Phelps, Olathe, KS., Allyson and Kayleigh Fuhrman, Cummings, KS., three great grandchildren; Emily and Michael Fuhrman, and Burr Greentree, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. His parents preceded him in death.

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Daniel Joseph Chmidling ,61, of Lawrence, KS, formerly of Nortonville, KS, passed away, Friday, July 9, 2010 at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka, KS.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Monday, July 12, 2010 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Nortonville. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph’s Church Cemetery, Nortonville. A parish rosary will be recited at 9:30 AM, Monday, at the church with visitation to follow until the time of the Mass. Memorials contributions in honor of Daniel are suggested to St. Joseph’s Church in Nortonville or Cottonwood, Inc. of Lawrence, KS, where Daniel made his home. The O’Trimble Funeral Home, Nortonville, is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Daniel was born on January 8, 1949 in Nortonville, the son of David and Helen ‘Lena’ (Bertels) Chmidling. Daniel was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Nortonville and has resided in Lawrence for several years.

Daniel was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Eldon and Jerome Chmidling; one sister, Mary Ann Chmidling, who died in infancy.

Survivors include three brothers, David Chmidling, Jefferson City, MO, Harold Chmidling, Collinsville, OK, and Frank Chmidling, Meriden, KS; two sisters, Mildred Peine, Garnett, KS, and Louise Babcock, Nortonville; one sister-in-law, Wanda Chmidling, Osage City, KS; numerous nieces and nephews.

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Max L. Wentz ,70 , of Atchison, KS. died Saturday, July 3, 2010 at his home.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, July 8th, 2010 at Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home with Fr. Bertrand LaNoue officiating. Burial will follow in the Sumner Cemetery, south of Atchison, KS. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:30 PM on Wednesday, at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Sumner Cemetery. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Max L. Wentz was born on June 19, 1940 in Downs, KS., the son of Ralph E. and Mary O. (Thummel) Wentz. Max was a U.S. Navy veteran serving from 1960 to 1965. Max owned and operated the M & M Salvage Yard. He also worked at the Atchison CO-OP, and delivered milk and Ice cream for a dairy in Leavenworth. Max helped clean up at G & G Auction, was a former member of the American Legion Post # 6, Atchison, KS., was President of the Sumner Cemetery Association, and helped mark graves at the cemetery. He enjoyed western movies, reading, playing darts, cards and dice games, working on cars, horses, and country music especially Hank Williams Sr.,

He was married to Cheryl Zacharias on Dec. 29, 1964. Mrs. Wentz preceded him in death in 1998. Survivors include three sons; Michael L. (Marilyn) Wentz, Muscotah, KS., Francis E. (Yvonne) Wentz, Cummings, KS., and Patrick W. (Jennifer) Wentz, Atchison, KS., Daughter; Sheryl Y. Wentz, Atchison, KS., two brothers; Marvin (Cindy) Wentz, Girard, KS., and Raymond Wentz, Arizona, a Sister; Cecelia Wilcox, Nortonville, KS., nine grandchildren and one great grandchild, and several nieces and nephews. His parents, wife Cheryl, brothers Mark and Howard Wentz, and sister Josephine Rivers also preceded him in death.

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Drake W. Banks, 21, Ozawkie, KS, passed away, Saturday, June 26, 2010 at his home.

Memorial services will be 7:00 PM, Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Nortonville, KS, with Rev. Michael VanVelzer, officiating. Burial will be at 11:00 AM, Tuesday in the Elmwood Cemetery, Lindsborg, KS. Memorials in honor of Drake are suggested to the Jefferson County Humane Society and may be left in care of the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Drake was born August 6, 1988 in Lawrence, KS, the son of Michael and Tamara (Prickett) Banks. He graduated from Jeff West High School. Drake loved football and basketball and was a huge Denver Broncos fan. He liked working on his truck and was an extremely talented guitar player. Drake was very fond of his dog, Mary.

Survivors include his parents, Mike & Ami Banks, Effingham, KS and Tamara Prickett-Banks, Ozawkie, KS; grandparents, Wayne Banks, Effingham, KS, Jean Banks, Horton, KS, Jim & Carolee Prickett, Nortonville, KS; siblings, Joseph Banks, Alix Banks, Sydney Fangohr, and Kendal Fangohr, all of Effingham; uncles, Jeff & Amy Prickett, Nortonville, KS and Dean and Angie Banks, Muscotah, KS.

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Rosie W. Kimmi, 84, of Everest, KS passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2010 at her home south of Everest.

Graveside Funeral Services and Burial will be 3:00 pm, Monday, June 28, 2010 at the Wolf River Cemetery, Everest, KS. The Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral in Atchison, KS is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Rosie was born January 4, 1926 in Goff, KS, the daughter of Julius and Anna (Schuetz) Berger. Rosie and Marvin Kimmi were united in marriage on June 23, 1947 in Horton, KS. Rosie was primarily a wife, mother and homemaker; together she and Marvin owned and operated Kimmi Lumber and Sawmill near Everest for over 40 years. Rosie was a member of St. Leo’s Catholic Church, Horton. She enjoyed gardening, crocheting, playing cards, working crossword puzzles and especially loved being with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Rosie was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Marvin; son, Dale Kimmi; daughters, Nadine Weinmann and Marilyn Madden; grandson, Louis Madden, Jr.; great-granddaughter, Taylor Kimmi; great-grandsons, Quincy and Drake Howell; six brothers; three sisters.

Survivors include a son, Eugene Kimmi; two daughters, Ruth (Gene) Wilburn and Mary Kimmi; four sisters, Magdlena Heinen, Liz Schuetz, Florence Woodard and Marion Whitcraft; 20 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren

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Kathryn L. Miller, 91, Atchison, passed away, Friday, June 25, 2010 at her home.

Funeral services will be 10:30 AM, Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, Atchison, with Rev. Robert Ziegler officiating. Burial will follow in the Sunset Memory Gardens, Atchison. Family will receive friends from 9:30 until service time at the funeral home. Memorials in honor of Mrs. Miller are suggested to the Trinity Lutheran School Grant Fund. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Kathryn was born September 26, 1918 in St. Joseph, MO, the daughter of James and Myrtle (Widmaier) Smith. She attended rural country grade schools prior to attending seventh and eighth grade at Trinity Lutheran School. Kathryn worked for the Horton Garment Factory in Atchison for seventeen years before receiving her LPN license in 1976. She then worked as a nurse’s aide at Valley Hope in Atchison until she retired in 1986. Kathryn was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and was active in many church ministries and community activities. Kathryn especially enjoyed taking care of her grandchildren.

Kathryn was married to Miles Connaway on June 1, 1938 in Troy, KS. Miles preceded Kathryn in death in 1964. Kathryn was then married to Francis Miller on August 12, 1966 in Atchison. Francis preceded Kathryn in death in 1990. Kathryn’s parents; a son, Michael Connaway; a daughter, Norma Connaway; a great-granddaughter, Logan; two brothers, J.W. (Bill) and James Smith; four sisters, Lois Reynolds, Frances Gilkison, Doris Wilson, Claribel Smith; all preceded her in death.

Survivors include a daughter, Sharon (Alfred) Ernzen, Atchison; one granddaughter, Rebecca Welch, Atchison; two great-granddaughters, Maddison and Mackenzie.

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Ruth L. Peuker , 83, of Atchison, KS., died Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at the Atchison Medicalodge.

Funeral services will be 10:30 AM on Monday, June 28th, 2010 at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Robert Ziegler officiating. Burial will be Sunset Memory Gardens, Atchison. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Sunday, June 27th, 2010 at Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to Trinity Lutheran School Grant Fund or to American Diabetes Association and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Ruth L. Myers was born on April 12, 1927 in Lancaster, KS. the daughter of Hubert and Gladys (McNish) Myers. She lived her life in Lancaster and the Atchison Community. Ruth attended Hopewell Grade School and graduated from Effingham High School. Ruth had worked as a sales clerk for the Dress Racque for many years. She also owned and operated her own store called Country Crafts. Ruth was a Mary Kay cosmetic consultant for several years, earning many awards. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church and served as a Kennedy Evangelism caller. She was an 8 to 8 Prayer Minister and a member of one of the ladies circles of the church. Ruth enjoyed flowers, crafts, sewing and visiting with people.

She was married to Dwight Peuker on March 25, 1949 at Trinity Lutheran Church by Rev. Haur. Mr. Peuker survives of the home. Additional survivors include; two sons; Steven (Yvonne) Peuker, Atchison and Dennis and fiancée Shelly Baker, Atchison, KS., a brother; Edward Myers, Atchison, KS., six grandchildren; Scott Peuker, Keith Peuker, Brandee Buckley, Mindee Sloan, and Andrew Peuker. Seven great grandchildren; Francesca and Delaney Peuker, Lorene Peuker, Austin Sloan, Kenadee & Karlee Buckley, and Remington Peuker. Her parents and one brother; Harold Myers preceded her in death.

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Mary Lorene Chmidling, 86, of Leavenworth, KS, passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at St. John’s Hospital in Leavenworth from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, June 26, 2010 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Nortonville, KS, with Fr. John Reynolds, celebrant. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph’s Church Cemetery, Nortonville. Visitation will be Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Friday with a parish rosary being recited at 7:30 PM at the O’Trimble Funeral Home in Nortonville. Memorial contributions in memory of Mary are suggested to St. Joseph’s Church or St. Joseph’s Altar Society. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Mary was born November, 27, 1923, in Imogene, Iowa the daughter of John and Agnes (Meier) Chmidling. Mary was a member of the Benedictine Order of Mount Saint Scholastica in Atchison (Sister Marlene, OSB) from 1943 to 1968 when she returned to secular life and taught at St. Joseph’s Grade School in Nortonville from 1968 until her retirement in 1985. Mary moved to Leavenworth in 2005 to Hillcrest Manor. Mary was a member of St. Casmir Church in Leavenworth, KS. Mary’s greatest joy was helping all family members, especially when new babies were born. Mary was best known for walking three times a day, two miles each time, while saying her rosary.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents and four brothers, Richard, Charles, Bill and Marvin.

Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Joan (Carl) Noll of Nortonville and Carol Daniels of Leavenworth; two brothers, Joseph ‘Jerry’ Chmidling of Leavenworth and John Chmidling of Goshen, Indiana; many nieces and nephews.

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Albert F. Stolp, 84, Atchison, passed away, Monday, June 21, 2010 at the Gran Villas of Atchison.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Friday, June 25, 2010 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Fr. Gerard Senecal, OSB and Monsignor Mike Mullen as concelebrants. Burial will follow in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. A rosary will be recited at 7:00 PM, Thursday at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home with visitation to follow until 8:30 PM. Memorials in honor of Mr. Stolp are suggested to Sacred Heart Church. Condolences to the family may be left at www.beckerdyer.com.

Albert was born February 1, 1926 in Atchison, KS the son of Fred and Mary (Watowa) Stolp. He graduated from Atchison County Community High School in 1943. Albert was a farmer his entire life and was quite the sportsman. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, welding and drawing.

Albert married Marcella Kacirek on November 15, 1958 in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Atchison, KS. She preceded him in death on July 22, 1999. Survivors include five daughters, Mary Ann Staley, Kansas City, KS; Nancy and Mike Fangman, Overland Park, KS; Rose and Curtis Webb, Atchison, KS; Catherine and Doug Davis, Fillmore, MO; Diane and David Hunt, St. Joseph, MO and 8 grandchildren.

Albert was also preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Francis Stolp.

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Lawrence David Schmitt ,79 of Rushville, MO, died Thursday, June 17, 2010 at the Atchison Medicalodge.

Memorial services will be 2:00 PM on Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010, with family visitation to follow at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Rev. Bruce Haltom , Pastor of the Muscotah United Methodist Church officiating. The body has been cremated and private family burial of cremated remains will be at a later date in the Sugar Creek Cemetery, Rushville, Mo. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Hiawatha Gideon’s Bible Camp and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family maybe left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Lawrence was born on December 11, 1930 in Arrington, KS., the son of Edward David and Cleta Viela (Reynolds) Schmitt. He was a United States Marine Corps veteran serving from 1952-1954. Mr. Schmitt worked several jobs during his life including as a final inspector for the General Motors Truck and Coach Assembly plant in Pontiac, MI. Later he worked as a buyer for the Rockwell International Steel Foundry and then Atchison Castings working over 21 years before retiring in 1996. He was a member of the Lewis & Clark Baptist Church, St. Joseph, Missouri American Legion Post and enjoyed woodworking, Bible devotions, and witnessing to others. He also enjoyed watching “Deal or No-Deal” on the television, and his dog – “Rascal”.

He was married to Iva “Ruth” Nevitt on April 15, 1951 in Topeka, KS. Mrs. Schmitt preceded him in death on Nov. 18, 2009. Survivors include three sons; David M. (Darlene) Schmitt, Topeka, KS., Douglas M. (Candy) Schmitt, Horton, KS., and Jack (Betti) Schmitt, St. Joseph, MO., a daughter; Heidi Nolte, Atchison, KS., a brother; James L. Schmitt, Riverbank, CA., twenty grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren and his dog; Rascal. His parents, wife Ruth, two sisters; Marjorie F. Proctor Hamlin, and Luella L. Belden, and a granddaughter; Angel Schmitt all preceded him in death.

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Ralph G. Wright, Jr. , 86 of Atchison, KS, died Saturday, June 19,2010 at the Atchison Hospital.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM on Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home with Rev. Stephen Lucas officiating. Burial will be in the Pardee Cemetery. A Masonic Lodge Service will be at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, June 22nd, with visitation to follow until 8:00 pm at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences online may be left at www.beckerdyer.com.

Ralph was born on April 26, 1924 in St. Joseph, Mo., the son of Ralph W. and Marguerite (Donnelly) Wright. He attended grade school in Pardee, Kansas and graduated in 1942 from Atchison County Community High School, Effingham, KS. Ralph worked as a machinist for the former L.F.M, Steel Foundry, Atchison, then for Trans World Airlines. After his retirement he did maintenance for the UMB Bank, Atchison, and then worked for Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Ralph was a member of the Knights of Columbus, was a Past Master of Masonic Lodge #238, Rushville, MO, and a member of the Atchison Masonic Lodge. He received his airplane pilot’s license in 1998 at the age of 74. He would hardly stay out of the air. Ralph was always tinkering with something and enjoyed yard work and greeting people at the funeral home.

He was married to Bernice Van Horn. She preceded him in death on December 25, 1986. He later married Ruthann Meyer on November 26, 1990 at the Atchison United Methodist Church. She survives of the home. Additional survivors include; son-in-law, Larry Montgomery, Cummings, KS, six grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren. His parents, a son; Ralph G. Wright, III (1985), and two daughters; Jean Wright and Sherry Montgomery(2003), preceded him in death.

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Albert Henry Bahr, 96, Atchison, passed away, Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at the North Kansas City Hospital, Kansas City, MO.

Funeral services will be 4:30 PM Saturday, June 19, 2010 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Sunset Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2:30-4:30 PM at the funeral home Saturday. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Albert was born March 3, 1914 in Doniphan, KS the son of the late, Alcid and Anna (Kosman) Bahr. He farmed in Atchison and Doniphan County as a young man and then worked his way up to Supervisor at Pillsbury. He retired after 33 years of service. Albert was of the Christian faith and a member of Odd Fellows Lodge. He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, mushroom hunting, visiting with neighbors and friends in his home and by the river. Albert enjoyed meeting and sharing life stories with everyone he met. He always told a good story and was a notorious practical joker. Albert was always willing to go to any length to help neighbors, friends and family in need. He was a kind hearted man who will be greatly missed by his family and everyone who knew him.

He married Margaret Jacobson in 1938 in Troy, KS; she preceded him in death in 1991. Survivors include sons, James (Jeanette) Bahr, Jacksonville, FL and Jerry (Carol) Bahr, Tallahassee, FL; daughters, Judith Anne Cooley, Kansas City, MO and Janet Burke, Atchison, KS; nine grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.

He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Frank, Louis and Elmer Bahr and a sister, Helen Roberts.

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Richard A. Dyer , 78 years old, of Atchison, KS. died Thursday, June 17, 2010 at his home.

Funeral services will be 10:30 AM on Monday, June 21st, 2010 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home with Rev. Lee Hendon, Pastor of the First Christian Church officiating. Burial will follow in the Sugar Creek Cemetery, Rushville, MO. The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 PM on Sunday, June 20th, 2010 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Benedictine College Booster Club, Trinity Lutheran School Endowment Assoc., or the Atchison Hospital Hospice and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family maybe left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Richard was born on Oct. 24th, 1931 in Atchison the son of Allman and Margaret (Heald) Dyer. He graduated from Atchison High School and served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Richard worked as a welder at the former L.F.M. in Atchison until 1969. He also owned and operated the former Dyer’s Honey Chicken in Atchison, and operated an airport taxi service for many years. He was a member of the First Christian Church, the Elks, the Fleming-Jackson-Seever American Legion Post # 6, Atchison, Benedictine Booster Club, Pineview Golf Course, and Reynolds Coffee Club. Richard enjoyed water skiing, snow skiing, boating, playing golf, and especially his grandchildren, great grandchildren.

He was married to Sharon Young on Oct. 11, 1959 at the First Christian Church in Atchison. Sharon survives of the home. Additional survivors include a son; Rick Dyer, Atchison, KS., sister; Barbara Chalfant, Atchison, KS., seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. His parents, a brother; James W. Dyer preceded him in death.

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Robert E. 'Bob' Bartlett, 82, Atchison, passed away, Friday, June 11, 2010 at the Heartland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph, MO.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Monday, June 14, 2010 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 AM at the funeral home prior to the service. Private family inurnment will be held at a later date. Memorials in honor of Mr. Bartlett are suggested to help defray final expenses and may be left in care of the funeral home.

Bob was born June 2, 1928 in Bethany, MO the son of the late Paul and Bertha (Hendren) Bartlett. He attended schools in Atchison and graduated from Atchison High School 1946. He enlisted in the Army and served his country proudly in Hawaii. Bob worked for Fleming Wholesale Grocery and then moved on to work at Midwest Grain as the Crafts Chief Maintenance Man. He was a member of the VFW Post #1175 and American Legion Post #6. Bob enjoyed going to his Doughnut coffee club, spending time with family, especially at sporting events, and fishing.

Mr. Bartlett married Laura Margaret (Peg) Roe on August 31, 1951. She survives of the home. Additional survivors include sons, Jim and Jane Bartlett, Tom & Kim Bartlett, David Bartlett, all of Atchison and Steve and Karen Bartlett, Camden Point, MO; daughters, Margo and Dave Suhler, Hutchinson, KS and Sandy and Mark Dennis, Oakley, KS; a brother, Bill and Juanita Bartlett, Anniston, AL; sister, Wanda Simeno, Ft. Worth, TX; 18 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

Bob was preceded in death by two grandsons, Paul Suhler and Jason Johnson and a brother-in-law, Jim Simeno.

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Harrison L. 'Harry' Baker, 66, Atchison, passed away, Thursday, June 10, 2010 at the Heartland Regional Medical Center following a lengthy illness.

Graveside services will be 2:00 PM Sunday, June 13 at the Mt. Vernon Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Memorials in honor of Mr. Baker are suggested to the Atchison Humane Society or the Atchison Achievement Services and may be left in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Harrison was born September 19, 1943 in Smithville, MO, the son of Virgil H. and Birdie (Everling) Baker. He attended Float Grade School and graduated from ACCHS in 1962. Harry went to work as a truck driver for We-Mac Manufacturing and then became an Operation Technician for the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant, Independence, MO in 1982, retiring in 2005. He loved dogs and was quite the outdoorsman. Harry enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching NASCAR racing, football and baseball. Harry married Donna Jansen on October 12, 1969. They later divorced.

Survivors include daughters, Tracie Baker, Atchison, KS; Amy Baker, Overland Park, KS; brother, Ronald and his wife JoAnne Baker, Atchison, KS; sister, Janice and her husband, Gary Carson, Independence, MO; 4 nephews, 4 great-nephews and 5 great-nieces.

Harry was preceded in death by his parents and a great niece.

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John Alfred Park, 69 of Fort Scott, Kansas died Saturday, June 5, 2010, at his home.

The family will receive friends from 6:00PM to 8:00PM Wednesday June 9 at Cheney Witt Chapel, Fort Scott, KS. Graveside service will be 3:00PM Thursday June 10, 2010 at Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Family will receive friends prior to the graveside service Thursday from 12 noon until leaving for the cemetery at Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice care of Kansas and may be left in care of the Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at beckerdyer.com

John was born July 17, 1940 in Atchison, KS the son of J.B. “Shorty” and Mabel (Woolston) Park. He had worked as traffic manager for Arnour Conagra, sold real estate and worked as a machine operator for Ward Kraft in Fort Scott. He was a member of the Community of Christian Church. John was a past worship leader and deacon with the Baptist Church in Paola. He worked in the children’s church ministry in Fort Scott. His hobbies include carpentry, building and racing go carts, and listening to country and gospel music.

John married Nancy Jo Footit on June 12, 1964. She preceded him in death in 1986. He married Connie Mae Webb on August 7, 1988 in Rushville, MO, she survives of the home, additional survivors include five sons; Jeff (Vickie) Park, Louisburg, KS, David (Kelly) Park, Overland Park, Barry Park and fiancé Kaylie, Overland Park, KS, James Park, U.S. Army, Fort Polk, Louisiana and Donald Park, of the home; one daughter, Debbie ( Bryan) McClure, Fort Scott, KS; a sister Joyce Rains, Rushville, MO; ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.

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Courtney N. Underwood, Jr., 86, of rural Atchison, passed away Saturday afternoon, May 29, 2010, at his home surrounded by his family.

Funeral Services will be 10:30 AM, Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Alderson Cemetery, west of Atchison. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM, Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions in honor of Mr. Underwood are suggested to the Alderson Cemetery, First Christian Church or the Atchison Hospital Hospice and may be left in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Courtney was born May 5, 1924 in Lancaster Township the son of the late Courtney N. and Lila (Chalfant) Underwood, Sr. He graduated from Atchison High School in 1942. Courtney was involved in agriculture his entire life. He was on the Soil Conservation Board, a clerk on the Good Intent School Board, District 12, was a member of the Farm Bureau, Atchison Co-op and he was a 3rd Degree Mason in the Active Masonic Lodge #158. Courtney enjoyed gardening, fishing and hunting.

Courtney married Wanda C. Heyle on January 28, 1949 in Kansas City, KS. She survives of the home. Additional survivors include a son, Courtney Underwood III and his wife Joan, Atchison, KS; sisters, Shirley Auchard, Springfield, IL; Hope Underwood, Sun City, AZ; Gail Grill, Denver, CO; grandchildren, Jeremy (Julie) Underwood, Candi (Amos) Hale and Chris Underwood, all of Atchison, 2 great-grandchildren, Ethan Hale and Samuel Underwood and one more on the way.

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Christine Irene Wippel-Petesch, 87, Atchison, KS, passed away, Thursday, May 27, 2010 at the Provena St. Mary’s Hospital, Kankakee, IL.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Saturday, June 5, 2010 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with Father Bertrand LaNoue, OSB, as celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Patrick’s Cemetery south of Atchison. The family will receive friends from 5:00-8:00 PM, Friday, June 4, 2010 at Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. There will be a parish rosary beginning at 7:30 PM. Memorials in honor of Mrs. Petesch are suggested to St. Joseph’s Church or the TLC Endowment Fund and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Christine was born September 7, 1922 in East Chicago, IN, the daughter of the late Samuel and Suzan (Hiza) Vania. She had worked in the kitchen at the Atchison Hospital and was a part owner of the Shannon Grocery Store. Christine thoroughly enjoyed time spent with her grandchildren.

Christine married Robert Wippel in 1941 in Kansas City, KS. He preceded her in death in 1991. She later married Matthew P. Petesch, Jr. on January 18, 1972. He preceded her in death on October 9, 2006. Survivors include her children, Robert Wippel and his wife, Yvonne, St. Joseph, MO; Mark Petesch and his wife, Darlene, Rutherford Glenn, VA; Marcia Ann and her husband, Brent McKinley, Sr., Burlingame, KS; Sharon Thompson and her husband, Don, Meriden, KS; Kenneth Robert Petesch, Topeka, KS; James Albert Petesch, Atchison, KS; Rosemary Hobbs and her husband, Bob, Hiawatha, KS; Sandra Elliot and her husband, Brian, Atchison, KS; Katherine Clem and her husband, John, Huron, KS; Betty Crayton, Kankakee, IL; Rose Williams and her husband, Ed, Valparaiso, IN; 22 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and 18 great-great grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Roberta Maul; son-in-law, Richard Crayton, five grandchildren; brothers, Paul, Sam, Tom and John Vania; sisters, Ann Malanik, Sue Klepsch and Mildred Nemeth.

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Laura Ellen Teare, 88, of Atchison, KS, passed away peacefully at Medicalodge of Atchison surrounded by her loving family on Friday, May 28, 2010.

Private Family Inurnment and Graveside Services will be held at Sunset Memory Gardens Cemetery in Atchison at a later date. Memorial contributions in honor of Laura are suggested to Northeast Kansas Hospice and maybe left at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, Atchison. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com

Laura was born on January 30, 1922 in Atchison, the daughter of Leslie A. and Nina (Mikesll) Smith. She graduated from Atchison High School. Laura attended many church’s in her life, the last being Faith Bible Fellowship. Laura’s greatest love was spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Laura was married to Daniel Teare. Laura passed away on her husband’s birthday and their wedding anniversary. Dan preceded Laura in death on December 1, 1999. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Jack and Les Smith; and a sister, Mary Jane Ross.

Laura is survived by one son, Ron Teare of Atchison; four grandchildren, Daniel Teare of Atchison, Megan (Scott) McGee of Shawnee, KS, Elizabeth (David) Gates of Easton, KS, and Rebecca Teare of Orlando, FL; seven great-grandchildren; one brother, George Smith, Granbury, TX; one sister, Martha Hopkins, La Mesa, CA.

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Ralph Charles'Chuck' Smith, 64, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away, May 22, 2010 in Indianapolis.

Burial and graveside Funeral Services will be 3:00 pm, Saturday, May 29, 2010 at the Muscotah Cemetery in Muscotah, Kansas. Family will gather at 1:00 pm, Saturday, at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home in Atchison.

Chuck was born on August 9, 1945 in Colorado Springs, CO, the son of Ralph Paul and Josephine Mary (Brun) Smith. Chuck served in the US Marine Corps, which was a big part of his life. He served during the Vietnam War and received two purple hearts. Chuck was employed for 20 years at Hockett Motors in auto wholesales. He loved sports and the Indianapolis Colts. He was a free lance Big Brother.

Survivors include brothers, Thomas Paul Smith of Holton, KS, William Joseph Smith and Dwight W. Smith, both of Kansas City, MO; sisters, Nancy Perry of Rossville, KS, Michelle Minor of Lenexa, KS, Jennifer Wortham of Tucson, AZ.

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Erma Mae Reder , 86 of Atchison passed away Monday May 24, 2010 at Medicalodge of Atchison surrounded by her family.

Funeral service will be held 10:30AM Friday May 28, 2010 at Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Robert Ziegler officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memory Garden, Atchison. Family will receive friends from 7-8:30 PM Thursday May 27, 2010 at Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to Trinity Lutheran School Grant Fund or Trinity Lutheran School Endowment Fund and may be left in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at beckerdyer.com.

Erma Mae was born November 13, 1923 the daughter of Charles Kaufmann and Clara Scholz and step father Paul Kasselhut. She graduated from Doniphan High School in 1941, Erma waitressed at Thompson Restaurant before she became a Federal meat inspector for Henderson Meat Company, Atchison and Swift Meat Company, St. Joseph, MO. Mrs. Reder was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Helping Hands Unit and the Meadowlark Club; she enjoyed 4-H, gardening and flowers and making family photo albums.

Erma Mae Kaufmann married William B. Reder on June 29, 1941 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Atchison, KS; he preceded her in death on June 12, 1998. Survivors include a son, DeWayne (Shirley) Reder, Atchison, KS, three grandsons Darren Reder, Atchison, KS, Kerry (Stacy) Reder, Lawrence, KS and Chad (Sara) Reder, St. Joseph, MO and four great grandchildren; Nicholas and Caitlin Reder, Peyton Reder and Elizabeth Barsch. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Norman Kaufmann and a sister, Opal Christian.

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Barbara Sue Helton, 66, Nortonville, KS, and her daughter, Patricia Helton, passed away, Saturday, May 22, 2010 in Wyandotte County from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Memorial services for Barbara and Patty will be held 4:00 PM, Thursday, May 27, at the First Baptist Church, Atchison, KS. Private family burial will be held at a later date. The family will receive friends from 2:00-4:00 prior to the service at the church. Memorials are suggested to help defray funeral expenses and may be left in care of the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Barbara was born July 11, 1943 in Ashland, KY, the daughter of the late Sarah I. (Elkins) Coovert. She had worked as a cook at Benedictine College. Barbara enjoyed traveling so much she didn’t even have to know where the trip was planned and she would be ready to go at a moment’s notice. She liked to bowl and loved spending time with her family especially her grandkids. She was an amazing grandma and mother-in-law.

Barbara married Eugene Spencer Helton, Jr. and he preceded her in death in 1989. She is survived by a son, Jimmy Helton, Winchester, KS; daughters, Michelle and Ron Kimberlin, Franklinton, LA, Cheryl and David Diffley, Roscoe, MO and Jeanette and David Cluck, Troy, KS; a sister, Kathy Bush, FL; 19 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.

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Patricia Sue Helton, 45, Atchison, KS, and her mother, Barbara Helton, passed away, Saturday, May 22, 2010 in Wyandotte County from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Memorial services for Patty and Barbara will be held 4:00 PM, Thursday, May 27, at the First Baptist Church, Atchison, KS. Private family burial will be held at a later date. The family will receive friends from 2:00-4:00 prior to the service at the church. Memorials are suggested to help defray funeral expenses and may be left in care of the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Patty was born October 11, 1964 in Inglewood, CA, the daughter of Eugene Spencer and Barbara (Keith) Helton, Jr. She graduated from Jefferson County North High School in 1983. She was most recently working in the Sand Department Lab at Bradken. Patty enjoyed camping, racing, and going to garage sales. She was a very caring, loving and thoughtful person with a humongous heart. Her two daughters were her best friends whom she cared for very deeply. Aunt Petey loved her nieces and nephews and could always be caught with a smile on her face and a twizzler in her hand.

Survivors include a boyfriend, Lee Williams, of the home; daughters, Christie Reichart, Hoyt, KS and Ashley Reichart, Salt Lake City, UT, future son-in-law, Aaron Mull, Hoyt, KS; brother, Jimmy Helton, Winchester, KS; sisters, Michelle Kimberlin, Franklinton, LA, Cheryl Diffley, Roscoe, MO and Jeanette Cluck, Troy, KS and several nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great nephews. She also leaves behind her beloved dogs, Max, Oreo, Baby Girl and Greddy.

She was preceded in death by her father, Eugene Helton, Jr.

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Marguerite M. Willmeth , 95 of Glen Rose, TX., formerly of Atchison, KS., went to be with her Lord on Friday, May 21, 2010 at her home in Texas.

Funeral services will be 11:00 am on Saturday, May 29th, 2010 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home with Greg Indlecoffer officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Olive Cemetery, Troy, KS. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM on Saturday until time of service. Memorial contributions are suggested to the First Christian Church and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family maybe left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Marguerite better known as Margie was born on December 30, 1914, in Denton, KS., to John & Ainia (Cunningham) Blair. She later moved to Atchison where she attended Atchison elementary school and graduated from Atchison High School in 1932. She graduated from Mount St. Scholastica College with a B.A. Degree in Education in 1936.

She & Victor V. Willmeth were married at the First Christian Church on April 30, 1941. Margie was a well known school teacher in Atchison. She began her teaching career in a one room school house in Doniphan, County. She taught in the Atchison Public Schools for 39 years before retiring in 1981. She was a member of the First Christian Church, where she served as a deaconess & member of the Board. She was a member and past president of the Retired Teachers Assoc. and received the first National Community Service Award from AARP. She volunteered with the Atchison Hospital Auxiliary in several areas; was past president of the Atchison’s Christian Women’s Club where she taught Bible studies. She was also past president of Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority. Margie made many close friends while teaching, playing bridge and serving her church and community. She also enjoyed traveling in her retirement years. Margie moved to Texas in 2000 to be near her son and family

She is survived by two children, daughter Vicki (Douglas) Leafblad, Gurnee, Il., and son; Vincent (Priscilla) Willmeth, Granbury, TX., ten grandchildren; Jeff, Greg and Brad Indlecoffer and families, Jennifer Huff, Kevin Willmeth and family, Amy, Carrie, Cory, and Craig Leafblad and families. She also has 22 great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ainia & John Blair, her husband Vic, her brother, Bill Blair, and one grandson, Curtis Leafblad.

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Connie Louise Kimmi-Wilson, 68 of Muscotah passed away Sunday May 16, 2010 at her home.

Mass of Christian burial will be 2:00PM Thursday May 20, 2010 at St. Ann’s Parish Hall, Effingham, KS, with Father Benjamin Tremmel, OSB as Celebrant, burial will follow in the Miller Cemetery, Everest, KS. Family will receive friends 6:30PM to 8:00PM Wednesday May 19, with a parish rosary at 7:00PM at the Becker Chapel, Effingham, KS. Memorial contributions are suggested to Holton Hospice or Donor’s Choice and may be left in care of the family. Online condolences may be left at beckerdyer.com

Connie was born January 11, 1942 in Horton, KS, the daughter of Clayton and Ruth (Coffelt) Kimmi. She worked as a beautician and a custodial engineer, but mainly a homemaker. Connie was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church and a 4-H Leader, member of Kansas Prairie Pickers, she was key board player for Stoney Pointe Country Band from 1980 to 1986. She liked collecting tooth pick holders, cross-stitching, playing piano and her computer

Connie Louise Kimmi married Tom Wilson on April 9, 1961 in Everest, KS , he survives of the home. Additional survivors include her mother; Ruth Kimmi , Lenexa, KS, one son; Timothy (Amy Lynn) Wilson, Platte City, MO, two daughters; Cynthia (Mike) Oak, Muscotah, KS, Angela (Hossein) Orangifard, Prairie Village, KS, two brothers; Ron (Susan) Kimmi , Cortez , CO, Phil (Cheryl) Kimmi, Lenexa, KS, three grandchildren; Michael ( Krystal) Taylor, Aiden, Zahra Orangifard, three step grandchildren, Robert Taylor, Jimmie Taylor, John Taylor, JR., Amanda ( Ralph) Abel-Abad and three step great grandchildren Dameon, Isabella and Ariella Abad. She is preceded in death by her father.

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Lola Ruth Parker, 80, Kansas City, MO, passed away, Sunday, May 16, 2010 at the Kansas City Hospice House following a lengthy illness. She leaves behind a husband of 62 years, Billy G. Parker, three children, Dennis G. Parker, Kansas City, MO, Phillip N. Parker, El Paso, TX; a daughter, Cheryl L. Veazey, Linwood, KS; brother, Louis G. Martens, Jacksonville, FL; 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, May 22, 2010 at the Linden Baptist Church; 611 NE 69th St., Kansas City, MO 64118. Private family burial of cremated remains will take place at a later date in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Atchison. Memorials in honor of Mrs. Parker are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association and may be left in care of the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, 800 Kansas Ave, Atchison, KS 66002. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Lola was born March 6, 1930 in Toledo, OH, the daughter of Louis G. and Anna G. (Blaesing) Martens. She had worked as a Union Arbitrator for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) and as a Corporate Engineering Executive Secretary for KCTV Channel 5. Lola liked collecting Doll House Miniatures and raising flowers. She was a magnificent person who will be missed by many.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, William, Walter, Robert ‘Bob’ and Theodore ‘Ted’ Martens.

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Edward Kanning, 85, of Lancaster, KS, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, May 14, 2010 at the Heartland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph, MO.

Funeral Services will be held at 3:30 PM on Sunday, May 16, 2010 at the First Christian Church, Atchison, KS. Private family burial will be in the Lancaster Cemetery, Lancaster, KS. The family will receive friends following the service at the First Christian Church. Memorial contributions are suggested to the First Christian Church Chancel Choir and may be sent in care of the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, Atchison. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Ed was born on August 3, 1924 in rural Lancaster, KS, the son of Otto and Hulda (Wehking) Kanning. He graduated from Atchison County Community High School in Effingham. Ed was a dairy and agricultural farmer his entire life in the Lancaster area. Ed was a member of the Atchison First Christian Church, where he served as a Deacon and Elder. He especially enjoyed visiting and talking with the shut-ins. Ed was a former 4-H Club leader and former school board member for the Lancaster Grade School and Atchison County Community High School. Ed was a member of the Soil Conservation District Board and had received the Kansas Bankers Award for Soil Conservation twice, the most recent in 2008.

Ed and Esther Mae Wells were married on March 11, 1946 at the First Christian Church in Atchison. Esther Mae preceded Ed in death on October 3, 2007. Ed was also preceded in death by his parents, and two sisters, Eileen Knudson and Lavern Dockweiler.

Survivors include a son; David and his wife Tracy Kanning, and their children, Alyson, Erin and her husband, Matt Vaupel, and Andrew Kanning, Lancaster, KS; two daughters, Joyce Courtney and her son, Michael Shane Courtney, St. Louis, MO and Nina and her husband, Rick Wuestling, and their children, Caroline and John Wuestling, St. Louis, MO.

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Walter Henry Page, 87, Winchester, KS, died, Sunday, May 9, 2010 at the V.A. Medical Center of Topeka.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Thursday, May 13, 2010 at the O’Trimble Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Hart Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society may be left in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Walter was born July 18, 1922 in Atchison County south of Effingham, the son of Charles Henry and Una Mae (Wright) Page. He graduated from ACCHS in 1940 and worked at the Berry Hatchery in Atchison from 1940-1942. Walter enlisted in the Army Air Force November 12, 1942 and was discharged in 1946. He worked for Clan Leighton’s Garage in Nortonville from the spring of 1946 until 1949, Meyer’s Milk Plant in Valley Falls until 1951, NC State Arsenal 1954-1961, Denison Feed Mill Co-op and Atchison Caves for 11 years.

Walter married Elsie Gontz on July 15, 1944 in Atchison, KS at the First Christian Church. She preceded him in death on February 16, 1995. He was also preceded in death by his parents, 1 brother and 4 sisters.

Survivors include a son, Calvin and Elizabeth Page Holton, KS, three grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

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Bernice E. Brown , 83 years of age, of Atchison, KS. died Tuesday, May 4th, 2010 at St. Francis Hospital, Topeka, KS.

Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Tuesday, May 11th, 2010 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home with Fr. Gerard Senecal officiating. Burial will follow in the Sumner Cemetery, south of Atchison. A prayer service will be recited at 6:30 PM on Monday, May 10th, 2010 at Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home with visitation to follow until 8:30 PM. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Muscular Dystrophy Association or American Cancer Society and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family maybe left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Bernice was born on Jan. 9, 1927 in Atchison, KS., the daughter of Frank and Martha (Vessar) Hundley, Sr.. She worked at the former Wilson Poultry Company, Atchison, KS and did Foster Parenting. She was a member of the St. Joseph’s Church, Atchison, KS., the Legion of Mary, and enjoyed taking care of children, her grandchildren, sewing, fishing, baseball games, and helping others.

Survivors include; three sons; Edward D. (Eileen) Frad, Atchison, KS., William M. (Sherry) Frad, Atchison, KS., and Chris A. (Nichole) Brown, Nortonville, KS., twenty two grandchildren, and twenty-two great grandchildren. Her parents, son; Timothy W. Frad, daughter; Karen Sue Emery, two brothers, five sisters and three grandchildren preceded her in death.

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David Lloyd Hartsock, 83, formerly of Atchison, passed away, Saturday May 1, 2010 at his home in Neodesha, KS.

Funeral services will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, May 8, 2010 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Mt. Vernon Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 PM Friday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made to Atchison’s Project Concern or the Neodesha Senior’s Center. Memorials may be left in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

David was born October 15, 1926 in Hiawatha, KS, the son of Alfred and Hulda Myrtle (Ebeling) Hartsock. He attended school in Doniphan and joined the U.S. Army where he served in Germany and was on the Mark Clark Honor Guard. Dave had worked as a Mill Operator, among other things, at Pillsbury’s for over 30 years retiring on Ground Hog’s Day, 1987. He enjoyed looking at old cars and trucks, telling stories and mowing lawns. David loved listening to Patsy Cline, Anne Murray and watching Buster Keaton. One of David’s greatest joys was hanging out at the Senior Citizen’s Center visiting with people. He was a member of the American Legion Post #6, Atchison.

Dave married Isla ‘Maxine’ Smith on June 11, 1970 in Atchison. She preceded him in death on March 10, 1994. He was also preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Luanna Hartsock- Speigel; and sons, Robert and Henry Hartsock and David Strathman.

Survivors include a son, William Hartsock, Atchison, KS; daughters, Janie Shults, Olathe, KS, Susan Judd, Muscotah, KS, Hazel Moore, Wichita, KS, Bonnie Hauk and Karen Kiel, both of Atchison; special grandchild, Tonja Wright, Hiawatha, KS; 20 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and nieces, Rebecca Hamer, Prairie Village, KS and Laurie Wilson, Neodesha, KS.

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Vernon Freeman, 84, passed away Monday May 3, 2010 at Medicalodge of Atchison, KS.

Burial of cremains will 2:00 PM Thursday May 6, 2010 at Oak Hill Cemetery, Atchison, KS. Memorial contributions are suggested to Medicalodge of Atchison and may be left in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at beckerdyer.com.

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Irene D. Leak, 80, of Eudora, KS, formerly of Atchison, KS, passed away Sunday, May 2, 2010 at a Eudora Nursing Home.

Funeral Services will be 11:00 AM, Friday, May 7, 2010 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home with Fr. Andrew Grosso, Rector of Trinity Episcopal Church, officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Atchison. Family will receive friends on Friday from 10:00 AM until service time at the funeral home. Memorial contributions in honor of Mrs. Leak are suggested to Trinity Episcopal Church. Condolences may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Irene was born on September 3, 1929 in Atchison, the daughter of Warren and Ruth Winifred (Pearson) Leak. She attended schools in Atchison and worked for over 20 years as a nurse’s aide at the Atchison Hospital. Irene loved to paint and created many beautiful art pieces. She also enjoyed music and walking wherever she needed to go. Irene was a member of the Trinity Episcopal Church, Atchison.

Irene’s parents; two brothers, Warren and Dwight Leak; two infant twin sisters, preceded her in death.

Survivors include a brother, Leland Leak of Albuquerque, NM; a sister, Imogene Everett of Lawrence, KS; and several nieces and nephews.

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Yvonne P. Lockhart, 63, of Leavenworth, KS, passed away, Monday, April 26, 2010 at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS.

Funeral Services will be 2:00 PM, Thursday, April 29, 2010 at the O’Trimble Funeral Home, 325 Main Street, Nortonville, KS, followed by cremation. Private family inurnment will be at a later date in the Nortonville Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions in honor of Mrs. Lockhart are suggested to the Disabled American Veterans and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Yvonne was born February 1, 1947 in Edgerton, WI, the daughter of William and Marie (Hurley) Prentice. She attended schools in both Wisconsin and Leavenworth. She was a member of the Seventh Day Baptist Church in Nortonville, the Kansas Chapter of the Mayflower Society, Non-commissioned Officer’s Association and a former member of the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution). Yvonne loved to flower garden, arrange flowers, do crafts, and shopping.

Yvonne and Melvin Lockhart were united in marriage on October 14, 1963 in Leavenworth, KS. He survives of the home. Additional survivors include a daughter, Dianne and her husband Ty Whittaker of Vine Grove, KY; a son, Mark Long of Smith Center, KS; a sister, Genevieve Prentice of Leavenworth; a brother, Carl Prentice of Leavenworth; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

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Katrina Marie Lawson-Garcia, 37, Kansas City, KS, passed away, Saturday, April 24, 2010 in Colorado from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, May 1, 2010 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Doniphan Cemetery, Doniphan, KS. The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 PM Friday at the funeral home. Memorials in honor of Katrina are suggested to the family to help care for her children. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Katrina was born June 23, 1972 in Vandalia, IL, the daughter of Lester Marion and Constance Sue (Dugan) Lawson. She attended school in Lansing, KS. Katrina had been working as a manager at Burger King for the last five years. She enjoyed her job, bowling and spending time with her family. Katrina loved going on vacations and taking trips to the park with her family. She had an extremely outgoing personality that will be missed by many.

Survivors include two sons, Jerrit Gould and Benito Garcia and a daughter, Aracely Garcia, all of the home; her mother, Connie Lawson, Leavenworth; brothers, Lester (Lisa) Lawson, Leavenworth and Carl (Tammy) Lawson, Lansing; sister, Yvonne (Bobby) Lawson-Mathis, Leavenworth; 2 nieces, 2 nephews and 2 great nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, Lester Lawson on January 13, 2004.

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