Dorothy E. Abraham, 85, of El Dorado, died Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005 at Lake Point Nursing Facility in El Dorado. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Carlson Funeral Home. Cremation will precede the services and burial will follow the services in Walnut Valley Memorial Park.
She was born Sept. 6, 1919, in a dugout in White Rock, Colorado, the daughter of Floyd and Mary Matella (Hover) Leap. She spent most of her life in the El Dorado area and attended the Oil Hill schools. She was a member of the First Christian Church, Life Enrichment at BCC; and a member of circles of the church. She worked for Boeing Aircraft for 29 years as a sheet metal worker.
In March, 1939, she married Glen Dennison Nolan. He died in December 1982. She later married Wayne Abraham on June 11, 1987, and he also preceded her in death in January 1992.
Survivors include two daughters and their spouses, Beverly and Willis Green of El Dorado and Mary and Earl Glenn of Burns; step-daughters, Marilyn Walz of Colby and Jeanie Galager of Elgin, Okla.; step-son, Richard Abraham of Wichita; sisters, Marian Hull of Wichita; brother, Bill Leap of Coweta, Okla; 24 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters.
Memorials in her memory for the First Christian Church or Hospice Care of Kansas may be left at Carlson Funeral Home who is assisting the family with the services. (El Dorado Times, January 20, 2005)
George I. Abraham, for 55 years, a resident of El Dorado, died late yesterday afternoon at his home, 632 North Star Street, following an illness of four days. He was 80 years old.
Mr. Abraham was a true Kasnas pioneer, having resided in the state for approximately 70 years. He was born at Fielding, Ill, July 22, 1857, but came to Kansas when he was eight years old, settling at Girad with his parents.
The aged El Doradoan had been a carpenter all his life and helped build the first house at Parsons. He was an expert cabinet maker and had been a bridge carpenter and cabinet maker in the employ of the Missouri Pacific Railway Company for many years. Mr. Abraham was married to Miss Sarah F. Claridge at Jerseyville, Ill, on September 28, 1876. He was a member of the Christian Church.
He is survived by his widow; two daughters, Mrs. William Ray, of Arkansas City and Mrs. A. C. Geesemen of Westville, Okla. a son, P. R. Abraham, of El Dorado, two brothers, Henry and Harvey Abraham, both of El Dorado; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements have not been completed but will be announced through the Arnold-Adams Funeral Home. (El Dorado Times, November 16, 1937)
Abraham Funeral is held today
Funeral services for George I. Abraham, pioneer Kansan who died Monday at his home, 632 North Star Stree, were held this morning at the Arnold-Adams Funeral Home with Rev. Fred W. Condit, pastor of the Christian Church officiating.
Betty Claire Abraham sang "The Old Rugged Cross;" C. W. Harvey sang "Home of the Soul" and a quartet rendered "It Is Well With My Soul", accompanied by Mrs. Harry L. Campbell.
Pallbearers were: F. H. Bankey, J. M. Springer, Frank D. Adams, C. A. Barnes, W. G. Covert and R. B. Ralston. Interment was made in Belle Vista Cemetery. (El Dorado Times, November 18, 1937)
P. R. Abraham, an El Dorado Resident 70 years, Dies
P. R. (Print) Abraham, 72, 1004 South Denver, a retired plumber, died here yesterday following a short illness.
He was born April 26, 1880, at Jerseyville, Ill, and came to El Dorado with his parents in 1881. He lived the rest of his life here except for a short time spent in Colorado, Oregon and California. He operated the Abraham Plumbing company from 1917 until 1948 when he retired.
He was married to Marcia Embree July 23, 1904, at El Dorado. She survives.
Other survivors are one son, Wayne S. Abraham, 1004 South Denver, one daughter, Mrs. Donald Wayne, Burbank, Calif., two sisters, Mrs. Anna Ray, Arkansas City, and Mrs. Grace Geesaman, Oklahoma City, and four grandchildren.
He was a member of the Christian Church.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the Kirby Funeral Home, Rev. Clayton W. Hildebrand, pastor of the First Christian church, will officate. Burial will be in Belle Vista Cemtery. (El Dorado Times, August 4, 1952)
Funeral services for P.R. Print Abraham, 1004 South Denver, who died here Saturday were held yesterday at the Kirby Funeral home. Rev. Clayton W. Hildebrand, pastor of the First Christian Church, officiated.
Mrs. Donald Wayne sang "In the Garden". She was accompanied by Mrs. H. W. Bullerdiek at the organ.
Pallbearers were Ivan Patterson, Ross Cook, Norman Venus, Lott Leonard, Elton Zang and Flint Tompkins.
Burial was in Belle Vista Cemetery. (El Dorado Times, August 7, 1952)
Taken from Farewells, By. R. A. Clymer - The Kingdom of Butler Volume IV
P. R. ("Print") Abraham died Sunday and left behind him the shining record of a life of great usefulness. He had been a resident of El Dorado since babyhood, and during that long stretch of more than seventy years had built a vast esteem for himself over the entire community.
For more than thirty of those years, he operated a plumbing business and thus was known to many householders. With all of them he held a high reputation for strict dependability, and for honest and lasting service. He was a skilled and ready craftsman who gave to all his work a close and conscientious attention. When "Print" Abraham performed a task, it was done with a zealous devotion to details, and the result was ever lasting and satisfactory.
He was devoted and honest in all his ways, and his sturdy character rang true in every relationship of his life. No better citizen than "Print" Abraham ever graced the ranks of El Dorado's population, and no more royal friend and nieghbor ever wove his life into the enduring fabric of his community.
Despite the burden of his years, Mr. Abraham kept busy and active until amost the last -- and his death came after only a short illness. Now he is gone, and the town which was his home for so long sorrows over the loss of one who manifested well the rugged and self-reliant qualities of the basic American character. August 6, 1952
Viola Adamson, 95, of Potwin, died Tuesday, July 31, at Wheat State Manor Nursing Home in Whitewater. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Potwin Christian Church, with Rev. Rick McNary officiating. Interment will be at McGill Cemetery in Potwin.
She was born May 15, 1906 to John and Grace (Hall) Dexter in Longton. She was a retired school teacher, teaching at country schools for five years and later at Potwin Grade School for 23 years.
On July 17, 1929, she was married to Bill Adamson in Hutchinson. He preceded her in death April 11, 1988. She was a member of the Potwin Christian Church; the National Education Association; Order of the Eastern Star, Adraine Chapter #88; Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority; and a lifetime member of P. T. A. and the Bulter County Retired Teachers Association. She was awarded the Master Teacher Award of Remington School District 206 in 1964 and was a past member of the Potwin Friday Study Club.
Survivors include, a son, Joe Adamson and wife Rosie of Salina; a daughter, Marilyn Coats of Potwin, five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be until 8:30 p.m. today at Lamb Nutter Mortuary, 120 S. Main, Whitewater. Memorials may be made to Wheat State Manor Nursing Home or Potwin Christian Church. Lamb-Nutter Mortuary has the arrangements. (El Dorado Times, Aug. 2, 2001)
Melinda K. Ades, 36, of Omaha, Neb., and formerly of El Dorado, died away Monday, Nov. 19, 2001. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Kirby Morris Funeral Home. Cremation has preceded the services.
She was born April 23, 1965, in El Dorado the daughter of John and Dorothy (Pope) Ades. She grew up in the Halstead area and attended Bentley Grade School. She graduated from Halstead High school.
Survivors include: children, Mathew, Nicole, and Jimmy; her father and step-mother John and Dale Ades of Moundridge, sisters Colista McCoy of Oklahoma City and Lavona Larson of Douglass; and her paternal grandmother, Lucile Ades.
She was preceded in death by her mother and a brother, Timothy Ades.
Kirby-Morris Funeral Home has the arrangements. (El Dorado Times, Dec. 11, 2001)
Paige Marie Ades, infant daughter of Laura Boles and Michael Ades, was stillborn Monday, January 7, 2002 at Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Sunset Lawns Cemetery.
Survivors include: her parents: grandparents, Sherry Gill, Kenneth Williams, Sue Carroll and David Carroll, all of El Dorado, and great grandparents, Virginia Sapp of Ft. Collins, Colo., and Doris Fandel and Warren Fandel, both of Louisiana.
Carlson Funeral Home has the arrangements. (El Dorado Times, Jan. 9, 2002)
Shirley Irlene Akkerman, 65, of Whitewater died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1999 in Whitewater. Services were at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 1, 2000, at Federated Church with the Rev. Arnold Ensz officiating. Interment followed in Benton Cemetery.
She was born May 16, 1934 at Stotesbury, Mo., to Claude Linn and Madelon Sullivan. She married Marvin Akkerman may 16, 1957 in El Dorado. He survives. She had lived in Whitewater since 1960.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Gary Knowles of Andover, two daughters, Lynn Frazier of Whitewater and Kym Akkerman of Wichita; one sister, Ann Hill of El Dorado; 13 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
A memorial has been established for the Make A Wish Foundation of Kansas. Contributions may be sent in care of Bob Lamb Funeral Home Chapel in Whitewater. (El Dorado Times, Jan. 3, 2000)
Raymond L. Alcorn, 74, of El Dorado, formerly of Towanda, died Thursday, April 24, 2003 at his home. Services are pending with Kirby-Morris Funeral Home. (El Dorado Times, April 25, 2003)
Russell Alcorn, of Wheatland, Wyo., died Thursday, Oct. 21, 1999, at the Platte County, Memorial Hospital in Wheatland. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 29 at the Platte Funeral Home in Wheatland with the Rev. Gordon Swedberg officiating. Interment will be in the Wheatland Cemetery.
He was born March 17, 1922 at Pondcreek, Okla. to Hobert and Lena (Simpson) Alcorn. He was reared and educated in El Dorado and then joined the United States Air Force during World War II.
Following his discharge from service, he returned to Kansas and married Lenora "Darlene" Eshelman on April 26, 1943 in El Dorado. She preceded him in death Jan. 14, 1997. They moved to California and he began his career as an insulator; moving with his job and finally retiring in Wheatland.
He enjoyed raising farm animals, gardening and hunting. He shared his vegetables and eggs, either selling but most of the time giving them away to people in town. Russell was a member of the Moose Lodge and the Asbestos Workers of America Union.
He is survived by two daughters, Caroline Flavin of Oregon and Marolyn Avery of Highlands Ranch, Colo.; one brother, Raymond Alcorn of Towanda; six grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Memorials to the Platte County Memorial Hospital, 201 14th Street, Wheatland, Wyoming 82201 would be appreciated by the family. (El Dorado Times, October 26, 1999, page 3 column 1)
Virginia C. Alcorn, 66, of Towanda, died Tuesday, Jan. 28, 1997 at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita. Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday at the Towanda Cemetery. Rev. David McDowell will officiate.
She was born Dec. 5, 1930 in Garden City, the daughter of Guy and Ruby Withers Long, Sr. She came to El Dorado as a small child. She attended schools in El Dorado. She had lived in Towanda since 1958, moving there from El Dorado. She was formerly employed by Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital and the El Dorado Clinic.
She and Raymond Alcorn were married on Sept. 4, 1954 in El Dorado. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Towanda.
Survivors include husband, Raymond, of the home, son, Kevin Alcorn of Wichita, brothers, Guy Long Jr of El Dorado, Virgil Long of Winfield and Jerry Long of Cottonwood Falls; sisters, Maxine Cutsinger of El Dorado and Ruth Patterson of Lake Tahoe, Nev., two grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and one sister.
A memorial has been established with the Tuberculosis Association. Contributions may be left with Kirby-Morris Funeral Home which is in charge of the arrangements. (El Dorado Times, January 29, 1997)
Kathryn Hogue Aldrich, 77, of Leon, died Friday, Sept. 22, in Los Angeles. Services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Sept. 29, at the Leon United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Sunset Lawns Cemetery.
She was born April 17, 1923 to Eva and Edwin Hogue in El Dorado. On April 7, 1946, she was married to Loren Aldrich in Leon.
Aldrich received a degree in music from Wichita State University, where her main instruments were piano and clarinet. She taught instrumental and vocal music in various schools in the Leon Unified School District for 42 years. She delighted in preparing special Christmas and spring programs at her school. She also taught many students privately and played the organ at the Leon United Methodist Church. She also was a member of Mu Phi Epsilon, the Eastern Star and several bridge clubs. She recently had moved to Los Angeles to be with her daughter.
Survivors include: a daughter, Rhonda Aldrich, and a son-in-law, Stephen Halbert, both of Los Angeles.
Memorials may be made to the Leon United Methodist Church in care of Carlson Funeral Home, who has the arrangements. (El Dorado Times, September 26, 2000)
Loren C. Aldrich, 71, of Leon, died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 1991 at the Augusta Medical Complex. Services will be 11 a.. Friday at the Leon United Methodist Church with burial following in Sunset Lawns Cemetery.
He was born March 11, 1919 in Neodesha to Carl E. and Ethel MacArthur Aldrich.
On April 7, 1946 he and Kathryn Hogue were married in Leon. Mr. Aldrich had lived in Leon since 1946. He was an agent for the Frisco and Burlington Northern Railroad for 46 years, retiring in 1983. His agent assignments in this area were at Leon and Augusta. He served in the Army during WWII.
His memberships included the Leon United Methodist Church, Joppa Lodge AF&AF at Leon, Railroad Historical Society and several railroad organizations.
Survivors include, wife Kathryn of the home, daughter Rhonda Aldrich Halburt of Los Angeles, Calif., sister Ruth Aldrich of Wichita.
A memorial has been established with the Leon United Methodist Church. (El Dorado Times, January 23, 1991 page 3)
Richard M. "Henry" Aldrich, 61, of Wichita, died Friday, Dec. 22 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 28, at Northside Church of Christ, 4545 N. Meridian, Wichita. Burial will be at Lakeview Mausoleum in Wichita.
He was born Feb. 20, 1939 to Numan and Leta (Burris) Aldrich in Quinter. He was married to Jacqueline Ketron Aldrich. He was a directing buisness representative for District 70 Machinist Union. He was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include: his wife of the home; a son, Jimmie Aldrich of Wichita; daughters, Tammy Hicks of Belle Plaine and Belinda Farrar of El Dorado; a brother Ronnie Ogden of Belton, Mo.; sisters, Doris Romera of Belton, Mo, and Sherrie Herrick and Renita Ogden of Lee Summitt, Mo.; his step-father, Boyd Ogden of Belton, Mo.; and six grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Guiding Eyes of Amererica. Lakeview Funeral Home, Wichita, has the arrangements. (El Dorado Times, December 27, 2000, page 3 column 1)
Bee "Tex" Alexander, 78 of 707 S. Emporia, died Friday at Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Carlson Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Walnut Valley Memorial Park.
He was born March 21, 1906 in Indian Territory, Oklahoma, the son of James and Eliza Powers Alexander. He had lived in El Dorado since 1958, moving here from Denison, Texas. He had lived in Durant, Okla. before moving to Texas. He was an appliance repairman for Skelgas and Go Marine until retiring in 1973. He was a member of the First Baptist Church at Caddo, Okla., and he married Lillian Akins at Durant, Okla.
Survivors include his wife, of the home. Two sons, William M. Alexander, Ashdown, Ark.; Roy L. Alexander, El Dorado; three daughters, Dorothy Harris, Fort Worth, Texas, Mary Jackson, El Dorado, and Shirley Brown, Augusta; two sisters, Mable Smith, Caddo, Okla. and Mary Nation also of Caddo; and 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Lynda Wilson; five brothers; two sisters, and one grandson. (El Dorado Times, Saturday, January 12, 1985)
Louise Alexander, 88, of El Dorado, died Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2002, at Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital. Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at Carlson Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Old Mission Cemetery, Wichita.
She was born July 14, 1914, in Wichita, the daughter of Joseph E. and Eva (Decatur) Alexander. She held several occupations consiting of photographer, rancher and had a dog kennel. She had lived in El Dorado since 1972, moving from Wichita. She attended the First United Methodist Church.
Survivors include: sister, Virginia Brixey of Yates Center, nephew, Alex Glades, and wife Judy of Andover; niece, Sarah Larson and husband Eric of Laremore, Okla.; a close caregiver, Colette Tompkins and husband John.
She ws preceded in death by her parents and two sisters.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials in her memory to the American Diabetes Association.
Carlson Funeral Home has the arrangements. (El Dorado Times, August 21, 2002)
EL DORADO - Alfaro, Ralph C. Jr., 41, JR's Market and Deli owner and operator, died Oct. 27, 2005. Rosary 6 p.m. Sunday, Kirby-Morris Funeral Home; service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Elmwood Cemetery, Augusta. Survivors: mother, Julia of El Dorado; brothers, John, Tony and Lawrence all of El Dorado; sisters, Mary Ann Zogleman of Murfreesboro, TN, Marcella Martin, Diane Alfaro, Chrisanda Lee Voyles, Marilynn Dobson and Julia Alfaro all of El Dorado. (El Dorado Times, October 2005)
Raul E. Alfaro, 41, of Wichita, died Wednesday. Private services will be held.
He was born Aug. 16, 1958 to Ralph and Julia (Requena) Alfaro. He graduated from El Dorado High School in 1978. He received a bachelor's degree from Kansas State University and a master's degree in education from Wichita State University. He was a former Raytheon Aircraft Spare Parts Sales Representative.
Survivors include; his mother, Julia (Alfaro) Cruz of El Dorado; brothers, Lawrence Alfaro, Anthony Alfaro, and John Alfaro of El Dorado, and Ralph Alfaro Jr. of Hermitage, Tenn.; sisters, Mary Zogleman of Murfreesboro, Tenn., and Marcella Martin, Diana Alfaro, Chrissandra Voyles, Marilynn Dobson and Juli Alfaro of El Dorado, and 21 nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by his father and a brother Frank.
Memorials may be made to Trinity Hospice, 1650 S. Georgetown, Suite 160, Wichita, KS 67218. Dunsford Funeral Home of Augusta has the arrangements. (El Dorado Times, June 29, 2001, page 3 column 1)
Gordon Lee Allan, 79, of Wichita, died Sunday, Aug. 27, in Wichita. Services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 31, at Downing & Lahey Mortuary East Chapel. Interment will be at Lakeview Cemetery, Wichita.
He ws born April 16,1921 to Charles H. and Vena (Holmes) Allan in Portis. On Aug. 30, 1947, he was married to Geraldine Dodson in Weatherford, Texas.
Allan was a former Towanda resident. He was a retired United States Air Force Chief Master Sergeant and retired Cessna Aircraft mechanic.
Survivors include; his wife of Wichita; sons, Larry Allan of Salina and Thomas C. Allan of Wichita; a daughter, Betty Allan of Wichita, a sister, Vera Jean Eatherton of Valley Center; six grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Air Force Memorial Foundation, 1501 Lee Hwy., Arlington, Va. 22209 and West Side Baptist Church, 304 S. Seneca, Wichita, KS 67123. Downing and Lahey Mortuary East Chapel has the arrangements. (El Dorado Times, August 29, 2000)
William A. Alley, 86, of Derby, a retired farmer and school custodian, died Tuesday.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Church of Christ at Derby.
Survivors are his wife, Katherine; five sons, Bill of Rose Hill, Marion and Mark both of Augusta, Gary of Derby and Don of Winfield; four daughters, Mrs. Wilma Austin of Derby, Mrs. Shirley Walters of Chula Vista, Calif., Mrs. Elaine Kohner of Winona, Minn., and Mrs. Sondra Drak of McKinney, Texas; a brother, John of Douglass, and two sisters, Lyda Alley and Mrs. Ethel Paul both of Wichita.
Smith Mortuary of Derby is in charge of arrangements. (El Dorado Times, December 28, 1977)
Donald Ross Anderson, 81, of Maize, died Tuesday. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Maize United Methodist Church.
He was a retired custodial supervisor for USD 259 N. W. Wichita area schools.
Survivors include: his wife, Thelma L. Anderson of Maize; daughters, Gwen Kingerly of Austin, Texas, and Coleen Klatt of Kimberling City, Mo.; a brother, Bill Anderson of Roxbury; a sister, Betty Hutchins of El Dorado and two grandchildren.
Family visiting hours will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Resthaven Mortuary. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association and Maize United Methodist Church. Resthaven Mortuary has the arrangements. (El Dorado Times, April 5, 2001)
Bonnie B. Andrews, 82, of El Dorado, died Thursday, Nov. 1, 2001 at Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Sunset Lawns Cemetery. Cremation will precede the services.
She was born July 3, 1919 to Walker W. and Gracie Cox Wilks in El Dorado. She had spent her entire life here. She graduated from El Dorado High School in 1937.
On Jan. 22, 1937, she was married to Jess L. Andrews. She had been a food manager for the El Dorado school systems. She also was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include: her husband, of the home, sons, Butch and John, both of El Dorado, a daughter, Karen Ross of El Dorado a brother, Hubert Wilks of Seattle, a sister, Roxie Burnham, of El Dorado, six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister.
Memorials may be made to assist the family with their final expenses. Carlson Funeral Home has the arrangements. (El Dorado Times, Nov. 2, 2001)
Dot Marie Andrews, 73, of El Dorado, died Friday, oct. 27, at the Augusta Medical Center in Augusta. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, at Carlson Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Sunset Lawns Cemetery.
She was born Jan. 2, 1927 to Lloyd and Gladys (Ward) Neer in Arkansas City. On Dec. 23, 1947, she was married to Robert Russell Andrews Sr. in El Dorado.
She had made her home in the area for past 37 years. She worked with the Butler County Home Health Care Department for 16 years, retiring about three years ago. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and served as vice president of the B. P. W. Club in El Dorado.
Survivors include: sons, Bruce Andrews, El Dorado and Donald Lee Smith, of Toronto; a daughter, Linda Wedel of El Dorado; a sister, Nadine Goodman of Waterloo, Ill.; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; a son, Robert Jr.; five brothers and a sister.
Memorial may be made to the Alzheimer's Association in care of Carlson Funeral Home, which has the arrangements. (El Dorado Times, Oct. 30, 2000)
Lee Andrus, 66, of Red Bluff, Calif., former Augusta resident, retired warehouse employee, died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 1986. Service will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Dunsford Funeral Home in Augusta.
Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth, brothers, Ralph of Augusta and Jesse of Wichita; and sister, Ella Whitacre of Valley Center. (El Dorado Times, Dec. 10, 1986)
Arline Ankrom, 86, of El Dorado, died early this morning at Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital. Services are pending with Kirby Morris Funeral Home. (Feb. 8, 2002)
Arline L. Ankrom, 86, of El Dorado, died Friday morning, Feb. 8, 2002 at Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital. Services will be held 2 p.m. Monday at Kriby Morris Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Sunset Lawns Cemetery.
She was born Sept. 28, 195 in Barada, Neb., the daughter of James Wesley and Emma (Goolsby) Simpson. She attended school in Barada. She and Blink Ankrom were married Jan. 24, 1934 in Troy. He preceded her in death on May 24, 1974. They moved to El Dorado in 1958 from Fall City, Neb. She was a homemaker and a member of the Potwin United Methodist Church, Golden Age Club, Grandmother's Club and the White Eagle Club. She was an excellent seamstress and enjoyed crocheting. She loved to cook and dance, but her greatest love was for her family.
Survivors include sons, James Ankrom of Emporia and Larry Ankrom of Burrton; daughters, Kay Lukens and Beverly Lang, both of El Dorado, 13 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.
A memorial has been established with Lakepoint Nursing Home Activities Fund. Contributions may be left with Kriby Morris Funeral Home who has the arrangements. (El Dorado Times, Feb. 9, 2002)
Mary Elizabeth Arnall, 84, of 1313 S. High, died Friday morning, Nov. 7, 1986, at a local nursing home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Kirby Morris Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the services in Sunset Lawns Cemetery.
Mrs. Arnall was born May 8, 1902 in the Chelsea Township, the daughte rof William G. and Cora Hobbs Pippig. She had lived in the Butler County area for most of her life. On Dec. 24, 1922, she was married in the First United Methodist Church in El Dorado to E. M. "Mart" Arnall. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Church Circle.
Survivng family include her husband, E. M. Arnall, of the home; one son, Gene Arnall of El Dorado; four grandsons, Wayne, Dean, Maurice and Bradley Arnall; and nine great-grandchildren. Mrs. Arnall was preceded in death by one brother and one sister.
A memorial has been established with the First United Methodist Church. Contributions can be sent to the Kirby Morris Funeral Home or to the church office. (El Dorado Times, November 7, 1986)
Myrtle G. Ashcraft, 80, of Wellington, homemaker and mother of James Ashcraft of Augusta, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 1986. Service will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Hawks Funeral Home in Wellington.
Other survivors include son, Paul of Wichita; daughters, Virginia Snodgrass of Wichita and Wauneta Townsend and Vedia Roads, both of Wellington; and 21 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren.
Memorials have been established with American Diabetes Association and First Christian Church. (El Dorado Times, Nov. 10, 1986)
Art E. Atherton, 73, of 128 Joann in Wichita, retired Boeing Military Airplane Co., employee and father of Lawrence Atherton of Andover, died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 1986. Service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary in Wichita.
Other survivors include his wife, Ethel, son Jay at the home; daughters, Janet Hays of Wichita, Betty Simmons of Perryville, Mo., and Mary Michaux of Sterling, Va.; brothers, Ira of Pearl, Ill., and Roy of Gresham, Ore., sisters, Peaerle Moore of Eldon, Mo., Ethel Pitchford of Maroa, Ill., Ida Fry and Iva Wilt, both of East Alton, Ill., and Dora Couch of Nebo, Ill.; and eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. (El Dorado Times, Sept. 18, 1986)
Myrtle M. Austin, 92 of El Dorado, homemaker died Sunday, July 13, 1986. Service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Bethany Baptist Church in rural Sedgwick. Burial will follow at the Star Cemetery in rural Burrton.
Mrs. Austin was born Feb. 4, 1894 at Patterson and was married to Miles Austin on Jan. 13, 1915 in Burrton. He preceded her in death on Jan. 13, 1980. The two moved to Halstead in 1975 from Butler County and Mrs. Austin returned to El Dorado about six years ago.
Survivors include sons, James of Towanda, Neil of Eureka; Robert and Roger, both of Severy, and Miles of Alamosa, Colo.; daughters, Josephine Smith of Tracy, Calif., Harriet Tabor of Salina and Betty Jo Worthington of Eagle River, Alaska; sister, Frances Frey of Peck and 31 grandchildren, 78 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren.
Memorial has been established with the Bethany Baptist Church in rural Sedgwick.
Kaufman Funeral Home in Halstead is in charge of arrangements. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. (El Dorado Times, July 15, 1986)
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