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- 1950 census, Belleville, Republic, KS, (2016 St I) fam # 254 - Ferguson Fenton F, ae 26, born in KS, Mechanic - machine shop; Leona C, wife, ae 24, born in KS; Roy T, son, ae 2, born in KS. [Neighbor of his parents.]- Obituary (The Belleville Telescope, Belleville, KS, Thursday, January 25, 2001)
Fenton Foster "Mickey" Ferguson, son of Roy and Laverna Sauer Ferguson, was born March 14, 1924 and died January 21, 2001 at the age of 76.
He attended Belleville schools and graduated with the class of 1942. After high school graduation, he worked at Peterson Field in Colorado Springs, CO as an engine maintenance technician on P-38's for a year. He entered the Air Force in 1943 where he was sent to Aircraft Maintenance school, then on to Aircraft Electrical Specialist school. From there, he transferred to the P-38 Fighter Squadron in Panama until the war ended and was discharged on February 11, 1946.
He was united in marriage to Leona Clara Zukowske on March 4, 1946 at Belleville. He joined Ferguson Service with his father in 1946 and continued in this business for 53 years, until he retired October 16, 1999.
He was a member of the United Presbyterian Church, Belleville, serving as a Deacon; he was a charter member and President of the Jaycees; former member of the Belleville Lions Club, member of the Masonic Lodge, V.F.W. and American Legion, all of Belleville; the Moose Lodge, Concordia. He was the time keeper for the Belleville High School home football games for 54 years; a member of the Belleville Fire Department for 54 years, serving as Fire Chief for 12 years. He was a scout master of Troop 56. He was on the original Local Emergency Planning Committee since September 1988 and was appointed by the County Commissioners as a Hazardous Chemical Advisor.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife; sons, Tom, Clive, Iowa; Michael, Wichita; daughter, Connie Peine, Dallas, TX; seven grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; sister, Phyllis Francis, Belleville; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and a community of friends.
Memorial services will be held Thursday, January 25. 2001 at the United Presbyterian Church in Belleville, with Reverend Susan Herman and Father John Moder officiating; Inurment is in the Belleville cemetery with Military Rites conducted by the V.F.W. and Americah Legion of Belleville.
Marriage Notes for Fenton Foster Ferguson and Laona Clara Zukowske
- Wedding Announcement (The Belleville Telescope, Belleville, KS, Thursday, March 14, 1946)
The wedding of Miss Leorin Zukowske, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.; Thomas Zukowske of Belleville, and Fenton F. Furguson, son Mr. and Mrs. Roy M. Furguson of Belleville, took place at the rectory of St. Edwards Catholic, church in Belleville March 4 at 9:30 a.m. The Rev. C. J. Brown read the double ring ceremony. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a wedding dmg gown made with a full lace, skirt, fitted satin bodice with: sleeves pointed over the wrist and a lace yoke with high round neckline. She wore a finger-tip length net veil with a tiara of seed pearls, and carried a bouquet of pink and white sweetpeas and carnations. The single strand of pearls which she wore was a gift of the bridegroom. Miss Irene Baxa, her bridesmaid, wore a gown of pale blue ninon with dainty white roses, and had a corsage with pink and white flowers similar to those in the bride's bouquet. The bridegoom, who wore a medium dark blue business suit, was attended by Billie Crabb who wore dark brown. The mothers of the bride and bridegroom had similar corsages of pink sweetpeas and white carnations. Invited guests in addition to the immediate families of the couple were Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bush of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Billie Black and Susan of Herington, Miss Anna Levendofske, Mrs. Martha Hanzlick, Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Blecha, Mr. and Mrs. S.A. Baxa, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Sterba, Melvin Blecha, and Mrs. Frank Sterba. Dr. and Mrs. C. C. Arnett, Mrs. Dave Whitcraft, Mrs. Jessie Miller, Mr. and Mrs. John Miller and Charlotte, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Rightmeier, Shirley Bell, Mary Lou and Larry, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ferguson and Harry, jr., Mr. and Mrs. Walter Black and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hartley. Both Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson are graduates of Belleville high school, he with the class of 1942 and she a year later. The bride is office nuise for Dr. C. C. Arnett. The bridegroom was honorably discharged from the ary at Fort Smith. Ark., in Febuary after serving since June, 1943. During that time he spent a year in Panama. The couple left on the evening of their wedding for a two weeks honeymoon in Colorado Springs. On their return they will be at home in Belleville where Mr. Ferguson will be associated with his father at the Ferguson Service on South M street.
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Marriage Notes for Roy Thomas Ferguson and Cathy Jane Rousseau
- Wedding Announcement (The Belleville Telescope, Belleville, KS, Thursday, September 24, 1970)
Miss Cathy Jane Rousseau, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth E. Rousseau of Wichita became the bride of Roy Thomas Ferguson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fenton F. Ferguson, Saturday, Septebmer 12, at 1:00 p.m. in All Saints Catholic church, Wichita.
The Rev. Paul R. Alterman officiated at the double ring ceremony. Musicians were Mrs. John Brack, soloist and David Dillon, organist both of Wichita.
Bouquets of yellow, bronze and gold mums decorated the altar, flanked by brass candelabra with white candles.
The bride, given in marriage by her father, designed and made her gown of satin tulle, covered with bridal illusion, featuring a satin panel down the front, a sabrina neckline, long tapered sleeves and a detachable chapel train. The illusion was covered with lace applique and pearls. Her veil was four tiers, featuring a triangular base headpiece with five white organdy roses and matching lace and pearls from her gown. She wore a single strand of pearls a gift of the groom and carried a cascade of white baby mums with yellow roses and white stephanotis on a white Bbile.
The maid of honor was Miss Marcia Cantrell of Waldron, cousin of the bride and the bridesmaid was Miss Carol Rousseau, sister of the bride. Their floor length princess style gowns were of gold satin with white lace trim accenting the round neckline, short sleeves and down each side of the front and back panel. They wore matching bows holding short tulle veils and carried a cascade of yellow and bronze baby mums.
Candlelighters were Miss Carolyn Worthington and Miss Denise Tribelhorn of Wichita. Their street length gowns were made identical to the bridesmaids.
Christy Hoffman of Amarillo, Tex., was flower girl and ring bearer was Chris Cantrell of Eurbana, Ill., cousins of the bride.
Roger Mock of Salina was best man and Michael Ferguson, brother of the groom was groomsman.
Ushers were Darrel Rousseau brother of the bride and Rick Francis, cousin of the groom both of Wichita.
Mrs. Richard Francis of Wichita was in charge of the guest book. Miss Julie Francis of Wichita, cousin of the groom assisted.
The reception was held at the All Saints Center adjoining the church. A white cloth with sheer nylon net flounce covered the reception table centered with a four tiered cake entwined with yellow roses and topped with white frosted wedding bells. Assistnets were Misses Marcia Noland, Becky Grinn and Kathy Clary.
The bride ia a graduate of Wichita high school and from the Kansas School of Cosmetology in Wichita.
The groom is a graduate of Belleville high school an dattended Kansas State University for two years. He transfered to Wichita State University where he received his degree in liberal arts and was commissione a second lieutenant with the Army, August 2.
The Fergusons will reside in Fort Gordon, Ga., wher Lt. Ferguson will report for active duty September 28 and will be attending Military Police School.
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Phyllis Jean Francis, daughter of Roy M. and Laverna K. (Sauer) Ferguson, was born September 27, 1932 in Belleville, Kansas. Phyllis attended Belleville public schools and graduated from High School with the Class of 1950. In October of 1950 she was united in marriage to Richard Francis and to this union two children, Richard, Jr. and Julie, were born. Phyllis and family lived in the Wichita area for 40 years. They returned to Belleville many years ago and bought the Plaza Motel which they operated along with the Plaza Travel Agency for 12 years before retiring. Phyllis loved enjoyed traveling and loved their many trips across this country and even abroad. She was a member of the United Presbyterian Church and the Order of the Eastern Star.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents; son Richard in 2009 and daughter Julie in 2018; and her brother Micky Ferguson.
She is survived by her husband of nearly 69 years, Dick Francis, Belleville; grandson Jason Francis and wife Amy and their son Eric, Kingman, Kansas and granddaughter Hope Ortiz and her daughter Miranda, Cheney, Kansas; other relatives and dear friends.
Funeral services will be held Monday, February 4, 2019 at the United Presbyterian Church, Belleville, Kansas with The Reverend Robert Frasier officiating. Burial was in Belleville City Cemetery. Memorials in her honor may be made to the Belleville Presbyterian Church. Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home, Belleville was in charge of these arrangements.
Marriage Notes for Phyllis Jean Ferguson and Richard Wayne Francis
- Wedding Announcement (The Belleville Telescope, Belleville, KS, Thursday, November 16, 1950)
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Francis are pictured above following their wedding at the First Methodist church on Sunday, October 29. Mrs. Francis is the former Miss Phyllis Jean Ferguson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy M. Ferguson of Belleville, and Mr. Francis is the son of Mrs. Edith Francis of Wilmington, Cal., and Cecil Francis of Sabetha. Mr. and Mrs. Francis are now at home at 2020 I street, Belleville.
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Julie Ann Francis, 62, died April 3, 2018. She was born Dec. 26, 1955 to Richard “Dick” & Phyllis (Ferguson) Francis in Belleville. She lived in Beloit and Concordia. She was a member of OCCK.
Preceded in death by brother Rick Francis.
Survived by her parents Dick & Phyllis, Belleville; sister-in-law Carol Francis; nephew Jason Francis and great- nephew Eric Francis, all of Kingman. Services 2:00 p.m. Friday April 6 at the United Presbyterian Church, Belleville.
Burial in the Belleville City Cemetery.
Memorials to the Presbyterian churches of Beloit, Belleville and Concordia.
Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home
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Charlotte L. Childs, the daughter of Allen Glen Harden and Mary L. (Ferguson) Harden, was born December 10, 1934 in Belleville, Kansas. Mr. Harden passed away and she later was raised by her step-father, John P. Miller and Mary L. (Ferguson) Miller. Charlotte passed away on September 22, 2021 at the Republic County Hospital-ISB at the age of 86 years, 9 months and 12 days.
Charlotte grew up in Belleville, graduating from Belleville High School. She attended Ft. Hays State University where she was a cheerleader.
On March 22, 1953, she was united in marriage to Richard L. "Dick" Childs and to this union was born two sons: Barry and Jim. The couple made their home in rural Republic County for many years, moving to Belleville in recent years. He preceded her in death in 2014.
Charlotte was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Belleville, KS where she was active in numerous committees through the years among them being the chairman of the Food Stand for 11 years and a member of the Church Choir and Bells.
She was an active 4-H Leader for the Liberty Rose Creek Club and served on the Kansas Junior Miss Board and as chair. Charlotte also enjoyed her active participation in the EHU and PEO Chapter BM.
Charlotte was a member of the Republic County Healthcare Foundation and Hospital Board for 2 decades. She also served on the rural school district board. Charlotte and her husband, Dick, received the Master Farmer Award in 1999 along with serving on the Republic County Extension Council.
In addition to her countless volunteer activities, Charlotte embraced the many roles of life on the farm. It seemed she could do anything and everything and made supporting her family a priority. Charlotte also enjoyed sewing, reading, playing bridge, photography, golf, bowling and spending time at the lake.
Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary Miller; and her husband Richard L. "Dick" Childs.
She is survived by two sons, Barry (Susan) Childs of Belleville, KS and Jim (Pati) Childs of Monument, CO; 8 grandchildren, Katie (Kelly) Struebing and Kurt (Kelli) Childs all of Belleville, Matt Childs of Nashville, TN, Amanda Childs of Denver, CO, Laura Childs of Oklahoma, Greg (Rachel) Janitell and Steve (Ginger) Janitell all of Colorado Springs, CO, and Christina (Robert) Klamser of Denver, CO; 11 great grandchildren, Carson, Brady, Collin, Leah, Harrison, Shepard, Magnolia, Addie, Coltin, Reed, and Harper; one brother, John Miller of McPherson, KS; other relatives, and many friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, September 27, 2021 at the First United Methodist Church, Belleville, KS with Reverend Sang Hak Lee, officiating.
Interment will follow in the Belleville Cemetery.
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31346. Shirley Belle Rightmeier
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On Monday, June 25th, surrounded by her three children, our loving mother, Shirley B. Rightmeier Scott passed through the veil where many waited to greet her on the other side.
She was born March 7, 1928 in Mankato, Kansas to Leonard and Emily Ferguson-Rightmeier. She was the oldest of four children.
Being a native of Kansas, she grew up in Belleville, where she enjoyed music and playing the organ. She participated in many concerts and played for the glee club choir and performed duets with her sister. When she exhausted all the piano and organ teachers in Belleville, she took summer courses for the organ at Kansas State College. She loved to play the organ on chimes at Christmas because they could be heard all throughout the town square.
Yet she called herself a tomboy. She was a star forward on the basketball team in high school and a cheerleader. She also was a Red Cross swimming instructor at the Belleville city swimming pool during the summer for several years.
She met her lifelong love in high school and on August 31, 1947, a year after graduating, she married Clyde A. Scott in the Belleville Presbyterian Church. They moved from Belleville to Hays to Pratt, Kansas to Moscow to Lewiston to Parma, Idaho and then on to Boise where she has lived ever since.
She played the organ for the Presbyterian Church in almost every city she lived! She so enjoyed the big pipe organs that she could pull out all the stops and fill the sanctuary with music! She served many years as organist for both the Southminster Presbyterian Church on Overland, and Coventry Presbyterian Church on Five Mile while working and raising her three children.
Her three children survive her: David, Dan (Marti) Scott, and Sherry Scheets, all of Boise; nine grandchildren: Jared (Lisa), Stephen, and Patrick (Mary Catherine) Scott; Jeremy LaFleur, Amber LaFleur, Andrew Scheets, and Chelsea (Casey) Sparling, all of Boise, Richard (Rebecca) Scott, of Ashburn, VA, and Nichole (Aaron) Adams, of Moscow; a sister, Marylou (Bob) Feasel, of Ontario, OR; a niece and three nephews; and 11 great-grandchildren: Kiana, Kaden, Grant, Caleb, Carter, Zack, Jayden-Lynn, Bennett, Henry, Cooper and Savannah.
She was preceded in death by both her parents; her brother, Larry; her sister, Mona Lynne; a grandson, Matthew Scott; and a great-grandson, Kaleb LaFleur.
We would like to thank all those who helped care for Mom at Boise Health & Rehab over these past many years. Your kind and loving service is so deeply appreciated.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 29, 2012 at the LDS Chapel located at 3700 S. Maple Grove in Boise. A viewing will be held from 9:30 – 10:45 a.m. prior to the services at the church.
Interment will follow the services at the Dry Creek Cemetery.
Services are under the direction of the Relyea Funeral Chapel.
- 1950 census, Big Creek, Ellis, KS, fam # 68 - Scott Clyde A, ae 23, born in KS, Zoology Department and Labratory Work - zoology daprtment at college; Shirley B, wife, ae 22, born in KS, Hand Worker and Routine Office Work - correspondence office at college.
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- Obituery (Teh Belleville Teloscope, Belleville, KS, Thursday, Septemeber 23, 1999)
Clyde Albert Scott, son of William M. and Ruby Pearl Davis Scott, was born May 19, 1926 at Belleville, Kansas, and died September 8, 1999 at the St. Vincent's Hospital, Portland, Oregon, at the age of 73 years.
He was raised in Belleville, Kansas.
He attended Kansas State University and Fort Hays State Teacher's College graduating with a bachelors of science degree in biology.
He served in the U.S. Navy from 19441946 with stations at Farragut State Park in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho, and San Francisco, California.
He worked as a wildlife biologist for the Fish and Game Commissions in Kansas from 1951-1955 and Idaho from 1955-1965. In 1965, he started working for the Soil Conservation Service in Idaho, transferring to the Portland Soil Conservation Service in 1980 and retiring in 1992.
He was united in marriage to Shirley Belle Rightmeir on August 31, 1947. He was united in marriage to Susan Marie Paull on May 27, 1989 in Vancouver, Washington.
He volunteered for organizations such as The Audubon Society, Oregon Wetlands Conservancy, Fenihill Wetlands of Forest Grove, Oregon and the Hillsboro, Oregon Task Force 2020.
He is survived by his wife, Susan Scott of Hillsboro, Oregon, two sons, Dacvid C. Scott and Dan B. Scott, both of Boise, Idaho, a daugter, Sherrill Emily Scheets, Boise, Idaho, and nine grandchildren.
Funerl a services were held at 10 a.m. on Monday, September 20, 1999 at Cheatam Hall, World Forestry Center, Portland, oregon, with Russell Hatz officiating.
The body was cremated.
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Mary Lou Feasel, 89, of Ontario, Oregon peacefully passed away Wednesday, March 4th, 2020 in Sunset Estates memory care facility after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Mary Lou was born June 13, 1930 in Belleville, Kansas, the daughter of Leonard and Emily (Ferguson) Rightmeier. She was raised in Belleville, Kansas and graduated from Belleville High School in 1948. After marrying the love of her life, Bob Feasel, on August 25th, 1948, the newlyweds moved to Hays Kansas where she supported her husband through college. After Bob graduated college, they moved back to Belleville for a few years and in 1957, the couple moved to Ontario, Oregon where they both spent the remainder of their lives together raising two sons Gary Alan and L. Mark. Mary Lou and Bob were married for 66 years until his death in 2014.
Mary Lou worked at the U.S. Bank in Ontario for 31 years. After her retirement from the bank in 1988, Mary Lou and Bob spent the majority of their golden years traveling, camping, playing Bridge with friends, visiting family, and most enjoyably spending time with their grandchildren. Mary Lou was very active in the community of Ontario. She served on the Malheur County Library Board for 12 years, Presbyterian nursing home board for several years, and was a long standing member of the PEO organization. Mary Lou was also an accomplished musician and played the piano/organ for the Presbyterian Church in Ontario for nearly 50 years. Her beautiful piano playing continued at Sunset Estates Memory Care Center even though she was losing her battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Mary Lou is survived by her two sons, Gary of Garden City, ID and Mark (Cindy) of Forks, WA, three grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert (Bob) Feasel, parents, Leonard and Emily Rightmeier, sisters Mona Lynne, Shirley, and brother Larry.
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R. Robert “Bob” Feasel, 87, passed Dec. 16th, 2014 in Ontario, OR. Born May 14, 1927 in Concordia, KS to J. Ralph and Alene (Sanders) Feasel. Bob attended Concordia and Belleville, KS public schools and joined the U.S. Navy before high school graduation, serving during WW2.
He was united in marriage to Mary Lou Rightmeier in Belleville, KS on August 25, 1948 and they were blessed with two sons, Gary Alan and L. Mark Feasel.
A graduate of Fort Hays State Teachers College, Hays KS, Bob went on to teach history and coach at Belleville, KS. Bob loved sports and participated in high school and college athletics. He motivated many of his students to pursue careers in the field of teaching and coaching. Bob treasured his long time friendships with his student athletes.
Moving to Ontario, OR in 1957, Bob had a varied background in teaching and coaching. He taught and coached at the high school, was vice-principal at the Middle School, and ended his career as principal at Aiken Elementary School. He had a great deal of success in the classroom and athletics, but he truly loved being around the young children, and they in turn, loved him.
Bob loved his family, friends, golf, hunting, fishing, music, talking politics and was an avid reader. He and Mary Lou were active members of the Presbyterian Church in Ontario for over 50 years. Traveling, camping and spending winters in Arizona with family and friends were just a few of his activities. His wonderful sense of humor endeared him to all that knew him.
Bob is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Mary Lou, Ontario, OR; sons Gary of Boise, ID and Mark (Cindy) of Forks, WA; grandchildren, Trisha of Boise, ID, Cody Feasel (Kasey) of Superior, MT; and Dustin Feasel of Forks, WA; great-grandchildren, Jace and Bridger Feasel. Bob had a special bond with his grandchildren.
He is also survived by his brother, Gary L. (Marilyn) of LaGrande, OR; sister’s Marge (Bert) Nelson, Betty (Bernie) Mohr both of Belleville, KS; Dian (Glen) Haldorson of Salina, KS; and Norma (Delbert) Tunks fo Great Bend, KS; numerous nieces and nephews that adored their “Uncle Bob”; plus a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, J. Ralph, Alene and Beulah Feasel; in-laws Leonard, Emily, Monalyn, Larry Rightmeier and Shirley Scott.
Cremation was chosen with a celebration of Bob’s life to be held on Saturday, April 11th at 3:00 in the Bethany Presbyterian Church in Ontario, OR.
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31348. Leonard Gerald Rightmeier Jr
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- Obituary (The Belleville Telescope, Belleville, KS, Thursday, July 21, 1994)
Leonard G. "Larry" Rightmeier, Jr., the son of Leonard and Emily Rightmeier, was born March 29, 1937 in Belleville, and died July 16, 1994 in Boise, Ida.
He graduated from Belleville High School and attended Fort Hays State Teachers College in Hays for two and a half years.
He was employed by the Forest Service in north Idaho for four years. He was then a second driver on a refrigerator truck for Ore-Ida Frozen Foods out of Ontario, Ore. He was promoted to Manager of Warehousing and Distribution for Ore-Ida in Boise, Ida., and remained in that position until he retired due to medical disability.
He was united in marriage to Pat Williams on August 29,1962 in Boise. To this union two children were bom, Larry Brent and Mona Rochelle. He was divorced from Pat in July 1973.
He is survived by his son. Brent of Meridian, Ida., daughter Mona Rochelle Connolly of Columbus, Ohio, two sisters, Shirley Scott of Boise and Mary Lou Feasel of Ontario, Ore., six grandchildren, Paul, Ryan, Mitchell, Savannah, Jocelyn, and Madeleine.
A family service was held at Evergreen Cemetery, Ontario, Ore.
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39326. Mona Rochelle Rightmeier
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- 1950 census, Clarinda, Page, IA, fam # 182 - James Riley B, ae 54, born in NB, Train Conductor - railroad; Lena L, wife, ae 62, born in MO; Whigham Darrel D, son-in-law, ae 23, born in IA, Janitor - municipal building; Florence, daughter, ae 21, born in IA.
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Marriage Notes for Dolores Irene Whigham and Robert Duane Shull
- Wedding Anouncement (The Hamburg Reporter, Hamburg, IA, Thursday, June 26, 1952)
Miss Deloris Wigham, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Whigham of Blanchard, and Robert Shull, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kimber Shull of Riverton, were married Saturday evening, June 21st, at the home of the bride's parents, by minister of the Presbyterian church of College Springs in a double ring ceremony.
The bride wore white net and carried a bouquet. She was attended by Her sister, Carolyn Wigham, who wore pink net.
Harold Shull attended his brother, as best man. Harold Shull, Jr., and Linda Wigham were ring-bearers, and Pamela Shull was flower girl. Candles were lighted by Kim Reason of Dallas Center and Judy Wigham. Nuptial music was played by Mrs. William Stubbs and Mrs. Ben Shull, both of Riverton.
Mrs. Wigham and Mrs. Shull were both attired in navy blue.
In the reception which followed, Mrs. Leroy Reason of Dallas Center cut the wedding cake; Jean, Martha and Phyllis Wigham and Connie Reason served. Mrs. Harold Shull was in charge of guest book.
Mr. and Mrs. Shull left on western trip following the reception. For traveling, the bride wore blue, with white accessories. They will live on a farm northeast of Riverton. Mr. Shull is associated with his father in the hardware business here.
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On July 13, 1931 Martha Arlene Whigham was born to Clarence M. and Bessie M. (Little) Whigham at the family home near Blanchard, Iowa.
Martha entered to eternal peace on Sunday; November 2, 2008 at the Western Homes Communities Care Center in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
She was baptized on March 26, 1938 in the College Springs United Presbyterian Church and became a member there on April 19, 1946. Martha attended Pleasant Hill school and graduated from Amity High School in College Springs in 1950. She graduated from the Research Hospital School of Nursing program in Kansas City, MO in 1953 as a registered nurse.
She was united in marriage to Glenn Franzen at home near Blanchard, IA on May 24, 1953. The couple was blessed with four sons: Jeff, Larry, Greg, and Keith. The family resided for many years on the family farm 10 miles east of Shenandoah. In 1985 they moved into Shenandoah until 2004.
During their time in Southwest Iowa the family was active in the Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Martha spent the past few years in Waverly and Cedar Falls, IA.
Martha received much joy and touched the lives of countless children, nieces, nephews, friends, acquaintances, strangers, and her own children and grandchildren. These children and adults will miss Martha greatly.
Martha was preceded in death by her beloved husband Glenn, he parents and two brothers, Dean and Howard.
Those left to honor Martha's memory include her children; Jeff Franzen and wife Michelle of Waverly, IA, Larry Franzen of Hollywood, FL, Greg Franzen and wife Janet of Kansas City, MO and Keith Franzen and wife Meg of Northbrook, IL; grandchildren; Jessica Franzen of Highland Park, IA, Bethany Franzen of Waverly, IA, Max and Emma Franzen of Kansas City, MO and Glenny and Mira Franzen of Northbrook, IL.
Also her sisters; Jean Clark of Hewitt, TX, Dolores Shull of Riverton, IA, Carolyn Carpenter of Newton, IA, Phyllis Van Fosson of Braddyville, IA, Judi Finke Schreiner of Nebraska City, NE and Linda Burgett of Newton, IA; one brother David Whigham of Tabor, IA; an aunt Nancy Whigham of Clarinda, IA; other family and dear friends.
Funeral services were held on Saturday; November 8, 2008 at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Shenandoah, IA with Rev. Mahlon Bekedam officiating. Marilyn Marsden served at the memorial register while Ron Oestmann served as an usher. Gail Wallin sang "Beyond The Sunset" and "In The Garden" while the congregation sung "Amazing Grace". Steve Richardson served as organist. Casket Bearers were Larry Burgett, Travis Whigham, Rod Clark, Garth Van Fosson, Bob Whigham and Dennis Van Fosson. Burial followed in the Rose Hill Cemetery.
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Larry Franzen April 5, 1956 – February 13, 2012
Surrounded by family and friends at his home in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, Larry Franzen, 55, died of lung graft failure on Feb. 13, 2012.
A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 23, 2012 at Izaak Walton League Lodge, nestled along the Wabash Trace Nature Trail that Larry, an avid bicyclist, loved. Friends gathered from 1:30 to 4 p.m. to share Larry stories.
A memorial service was held on February 25 in Jacksonville Beach, FL, where Larry's family and friends, including members of his Mayo Clinic "transplant family", said farewell.
A memorial was also held on March 3 in Kansas City, MO, where many of Larry's friends live.
He had gone through a double-lung transplant twice and had about four years more than he would have thanks to scientific and medical brilliance, an incredible support system, and sheer will to live.
Larry left an indelible mark on all who knew him. More people are organ donors because of him. Some vowed to care better for their lungs because of him, and many who were touched by his courage can face and handle more than they thought they could because of Larry.
On his Facebook page, he listed his political views as "the voice of reason." Indeed he was. He was a voracious researcher, a skill he applied in a variety of professions, from an early career at Central Surveys to the banking industry, including 10 years at Commerce Bank, which took him to Kansas City and St. Louis. He also worked for Raddon Financial Group from 1997 to 2008, when the diagnosis of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis in 2008 forced an early retirement.
He died the way he lived, gracefully, courageously and with a last laugh. In the obituary information he'd provided before his death, Larry wrote of himself in the third person, "He was a member of Mensa, the high IQ society, until he decided it wasn't very smart to pay someone $25 a year to tell you that you are smart."
A gifted writer, he kept his friends and family up-to-date about the insidious twists of his disease on Care Pages, presenting his prognosis matter-of-factly and with an optimism that he almost certainly didn't always feel, but offered as solace to those who read it so their own tears would not spill for him just yet. Self-pity was not in his repertory for life.
In his final years, he showed the rest of us how to live, how to fight death with everything we've got, and how to do it with smiles on our faces. "If there is any fun to be had going through this process, I am going to find it," he once wrote.
The son of Glenn and Martha (Whigham) Franzen, Larry was born April 5, 1956 at Hand Community Hospital in Shenandoah, Iowa. He was a 1974 graduate of Shenandoah High School, earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, MO in 1983, and completed postgraduate work in performance management at Leicester University, Leicester, England.
On April 16, 1994, he married Heather Smith in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. They divorced in 2002, but Heather remained true, trusted and loyal friend.
On Dec. 4, 2010, he married Stephanie Coke in Key West, Florida. Their love grew stronger through his two surgeries, and she put her life on hold to focus her attention on caring for Larry to the very end of his life. She was a loving, attentive and devoted wife.
He is survived by his wife, Stephanie Coke-Franzen of Hollywood, FL; his brother Jeff (Michelle) of Waverly, IA, and nieces Jessica of Evanston, IL, and Bethany of Cedar Falls, IA; his brother Greg (Janet), nephew Max and niece Emma of Kansas City, MO; and his brother Keith (Meg) and nieces Glenn and Mira of Northbrook, IL; and a large, eclectic group of friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his father in December 1999 and his mother in November 2008.
Donations are suggested to the Walter Hill Foundation at Gabriel House of Care in Jacksonville, Fla., or the Wabash Trace Nature Trail in Shenandoah, Iowa.
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Marriage Notes for Keith Brian Franzen and Meg J Rudolph
- Wedding announcement (Albuquerque Journal, Albuguergue, New Mexico, Saturday, February 24, 1996)
Meg J. Rudolph and Keith Brian Franzen, both of Grayslake, Ill., exchanged marriage vows the evening of Jan. 27 at Central United Methodist Church in Albuquerque.
The bride is the daughter of Richard and Ellen Rudolph of Albuquerque. The groom's parents are Glenn and Martha Franzen of Shenandoah, Iowa.
Matron of honor was Mrs. Mark (Ami) Fitzgerald of Tigard, Ore., sister of the bride. Matt Ward of Rockf ord, Ill., served as best man.
The newlyweds honeymooned in St. Lucia and are at home in Grayslake.
Mr. and Mrs. Franzen are employed by Alliant Food Service in Deerfield, Ill.
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- Obituary (The Marysville Advocate, Marysville, KS, Thursday, September 6, 1973)
Former Summerfield Teacher Succumbs
Merton Finke, 31, industrial arts teacher at Summerfield high school the past seven years, died unexpectedly early Thursday, August 30, 1973, at his home in Nebraska City, Neb. He had transferred to the Nebraska City school for this term.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Judith Finke; two daughters Gretchen and Ingrid, and a son Eric, all of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Finke, Tecumseh, Neb.
Services were held Sunday afternoon at Wherry Brothers, mortuary in Tecumseh, Neb. with burial in the Tecumseh cemetery.
Marriage Notes for Judith Ann Whigham and Merton Ralph Finke
- Wedding Announcement (Auburn Press-Tribune, Auburn, NB, January 26, 1965)
The wedding of college students, Judith Ann Whigham of College Springs, Ia., and Merton R. Finke of Tucumseh, is scheduled for Wednesday evening, Jan. 27 in the United Prespyterian church at College Springs. Among those attending from Peru will be Mr. and Mrts. R. T. Benford, as Mr. Benford is to furnish the music and J. A. Levit who will take pictures.
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- Obituary (Find a Grave)
Robert "Bob" E. Schreiner, age 75 of Nebraska City, NE passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2010 at the Ambassador in Nebr. City, NE.
Robert was born on September 27, 1934 in Nebraska City, NE; the son of Eugene P. and Rose J. (Karmazin) Schreiner. He attended St. Bernard's Academy and graduated with the class of 1954. He served in the United States Army from March of 1957 thru Feb. of 1958.
Robert was united in marriage to Judith A. Finke on April 12, 1985 in Nebraska City, NE.
Bob worked 27 years for Novak Auto and 19 years for Viox Construction in Nebraska City. He volunteered for the Nebraska City Volunteer Fire Dept. for 50 years. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and a life-time member of the Eagles.
Bob was a tireless worker. His favorite pastime was helping others. He was blessed by grandchildren in his later years and would not hesitate to talk about them whenever the opportunity arose. He put a lot of time into building the Nebr. City Volunteer Fireman's Museum and many other projects.
Robert is survived by his wife Judith A. Finke Schreiner of Nebr. City, NE; children: Kelly Schreiner of Omaha, NE; Kristin Lutz and husband Patrick of Omaha, NE; Robert J. Schreiner of Nebr. City, NE; grandchildren: Olivia, Elise and Clayton Lutz; Bryce, ReAnn and Tori Schreiner; stepchildren: Gretchen Finke Patras and husband Steven of Elkhorn, NE; Ingrid Kelley and husband Trevor of Clarinda, IA; Eric Finke of Riverton, IA; step-grandchildren: Lauren, Jace and Jennae Patras; Carissa, Donevan and Skylar Kelley; and Samantha Finke; his mother Rose Schreiner of Nebr. City, NE; siblings: Tom Schreiner and wife Joyce of Nebr. City; Linda Lollmann of Nebr. City; Mary Sue Hibbs and husband Michael of Adel, IA and many other relatives and friends.
Bob was preceded in death by his father; infant twin brothers and brother-in-law Tom Lollmann.
A Funeral Mass for Robert E. Schreiner will be held Wednesday morning at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Nebr. City with Fr. Michael McCabe officiating; burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery at Nebr. City with military honors. He will also be honored by the Nebr. City Volunteer
Fire Dept.A rosary/prayer service will be held Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the Gude Mortuary in Nebr. City followed by the family greeting friends.
Memorials may be given to the Nebraska City Volunteer Fire Museum or St. Mary's Catholic Church.
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- 1950 census, Chicago, Cook, IL, (198 Broadway) boarding house or hotel; ... Bates Marion, ae 21, never married, born in IA, Dishwasher - restaurant; ....- Obituary (Teh Columbus Telegram, Columbus, NB, Sunday, April 11, 1999)
Maxown Bates
CLARINDA, Iowa Maxown Bates, 69, of Shambaugh, Iowa, died Saturday, April 3, 1999, at her home after a long illness.
Services were Wednesday at St. John's Lutheran Church in Clarinda, Iowa, with the Rev. Gary Jaeckle officiating. Burial was at Clarinda Cemetery.
Mrs. Bates was born June 15, 1929, near College Springs, Iowa, to Robert and Gladys (Whigham) Manes. She married Dr. Warren Bates Aug. 14, 1949, in Chicago.
She was a member of the church.
She is survived by her husband; four daughters, Dianne (Gene) McMullen of Clarinda, Denise (David) Scudder of Columbus, Deborah (Dean) Rouba of Overland Park, Kan., and Dawn (Ben) Snyder of Aurora, Colo.; one son, Daniel of Shambaugh, Iowa; two sisters, Mary Lou Spencer of Andover, Kan., and Monna Lea Manes of Wichita, Kan.; and 14 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son, David; and her parents.
Walker-Merrick Funeral Home in Clarinda was in charge of arrangements.
- Obituary (Find A Grave)
He was born on March 24, 1927, at home near Sciola, Iowa, to Francis and Minnie (Matthaei) Bates. His brother Karl, 13 years older, came home from school that day and when he saw Warren he said, “Where did he come from?”Warren attended Villisca High School. He left early to enlist in the Navy so his mother accepted his high school diploma on his behalf. He was stationed in San Francisco. After he was honorably discharged from the Navy, he graduated from National College of Chiropractic in Chicago, Illinois, in 1950. He went on to practice in several towns within the states of Nebraska, Kansas and Missouri, with the last 40 years in Clarinda, Iowa, retiring in 1994.
In 1949, Warren was united in marriage to Maxown Manes. To this union there were six children. Maxown passed away April 3, 1999.
In 2003, Warren and Alice Culver were married. They were high school classmates and met again at a class reunion.
Warren was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Clarinda; former president of the Lion’s Club and also served as a city councilman in Clarinda.
Warren was preceded in death by his parents, brother, son David, wife Maxown, son-in-law Dave Scudder, and three infant great-granddaughters.
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