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Obituaries continued from page 2B Roth, Lawrence F. "Larry," 92, founder of Roth Heating & Air Conditioning, passed away Friday, December 13, 2013. Rosary, 7 p.m., Sunday, December 15; Mass of Christian Burial, 10:30 a.m., Monday, December 16, both at Christ the King Catholic Church. Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Josephine (Natrop) Roth; 3 sisters and 1 brother. Survivors: wife of 71 years, Geraldine "Gerry" R. (McDonough) Roth; children, Joe Roth (Pat) of Wichita, Jeanne Malone (Dan) of Omaha, NE, Jim Roth of Houston, TX, Dorothy Contois (Mike) of Albuquerque, NM, David Roth (Adrienne) of Memphis, TN, Mike Roth of Omaha, NE and John Roth (Cary) of Edmond, OK; sister, Esther Doran (Jim) of Joplin, MO; 26 grandchildren; 22 greatgrandchildren. Memorial established with Christ the King Catholic School, 4411 W. Maple, Wichita, KS 67209. Downing & Lahey Mortuary West. Tributes may be sent to the family via www.dlwichita.com
Town, Robert L., 76, Professor of Organ at WSU, died Dec. 10, 2013. He was born Oct. 31, 1937 in Waterman, Wisc. His interest in the pipe organ began when he was 3 yrs old, attending church for the first time. Instead of fighting boredom, he was fascinated by the organ. At age 12, he headed a successful campaign to purchase a Hammond organ for his church. At 15, he was appointed organist at First Baptist Church in Weedsport, NY. Mr. Town was admitted to the Eastman School of Music and received his B.M. degree in 1960 studying with Catharine Crozier and earned his master’s degree at Syracuse University with Arthur Poister. He began his doctoral work at the University of Michigan with Marilyn Mason and was appointed to a teaching position as he continued his doctoral studies. At age 25, Mr. Town won the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s Young Artist Competition, winning over organists with 10 yrs greater experience. He then gave a recital at Boston Symphony Hall. He recalled the competition as the beginning of his national reputation. Mr. Town’s recital venues included the Kennedy Center, St. Thomas Church in New York City and the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. He applied and was accepted at WSU in 1965 by Dean of the College of Fine Arts, Walter Duerksen. He taught until his retirement in 2006. He was a beloved master teacher and his students were successful in competition across the world with two receiving the Fulbright Award, the only students to do so in the history of the College of Fine Arts. His efforts at WSU led to the acquisition of the Great Marcussen Organ and building (Wiedemann Hall) to house it. Many of the finest organists in the world have given recitals in Wiedemann Hall. A memorial service will be held for Professor Town at 3:00 pm. on Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Weidemann Hall – WSU. Memorials may be sent to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, KS 67202 or the Marcussen Organ Maintenance Fund c/o WSU Foundation, 1845 N. Fairmount, Wichita, KS 67260. To sign a guest book or leave a condolence for the family, go to www.cochranmortuary.com
Smith, Lois A., age 90, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2013. Memorial service 10am Wednesday, December 18 at St. James Episcopal Church, 3750 E. Douglas Ave., Wichita. Lois is preceded in death by her parents, C.E. Hunt and Elsie Ramsey; husband, Donald Smith; daughter, Janice Wallace; brothers, Marion and Claire Hunt. She is survived by her son, Charles (Sandra) Coykendall; son inlaw, Bob Wallace; grandchildren, Don (Julie) Mitchell, Chris Coykendall, Jeff Coykendall and Lori (Alex) Falcone; great-grandchildren, Brayden, Trey, Cheyenne, Jeremy and Jessica; sister in-law, Eleanor Smith. During her career, she served as a legal secretary, paralegal, and owner of Kansas Credit Investigation. She held various offices in the Wichita Legal Secretaries Association and was one of three contenders for the National Association Legal Secretary of the Year Award. She was active at St. James as a member of the altar guild, server and lector. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the church or the Kansas Humane Society, 3313 N. Hillside Wichita, KS 67219. Arrangements Unruh, Marvin Lee, 82, retired Kansas Gas with Smith Mortuary, Derby. Service Troubleshooter, passed www.smithfamilymortuaries.com away Thursday, December 12, 2013. Memorial Services, 10 am, Thursday, Dec. 19, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Smith-Corry, Donna Lee (West), 72, former Marvin is preceded in death by Insurance Customer Service his wife, Betty E. Unruh. Representative, passed away Survivors include his son, Dave Wednesday, December 11, 2013. (Carol) Unruh; daughters, Funeral Services, 1:30 pm, Stephanie (Randy) Yeisley, Susan Brumbaugh, Tuesday, Dec. 17, at Broadway and Loretta (Lyle) Brumbaugh; two sisters; 13 Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Donna was preceded in death by Memorials established with Evangel Assembly of her parents, Donald and Virginia God. Share online condolences at West. Survivors include her www.CozineMemorial.com. Services by husband, Guy K. Corry; son, Scott B. (Amy Broadway Mortuary. McClintock) Smith; daughter, Stacey S. Smith of Omaha, NE; stepdaughters, Traci Shinn and Terry Litchfield; brother, Steven (Carolyn) West of Kendallville, IN; nine grandchildren and three Williams, Carol C., 77, retired Registered Nurse, loving wife and mother went to be great-grandchildren. Memorials to: Kansas with the Lord December 11, Humane Society. Share condolences at 2013. She was born in Weleetka, www.CozineMemorial.com. Services by OK to William and Birdie Broadway Mortuary. Coggburn who preceded her in death. Also preceded in death by her brother, Bill Coggburn; daughter, Carey Logsdon; Salute the ones granddaughter, Jessica L. Smith, who sacrifice. great grandson, Caleb A. Smith and mother-inlaw, Leola Williams. Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Allen R. Williams; daughter, Allison (Rick) Williams; son, Turner C. (Kim) Williams all of Wichita; 3 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Funeral service is 10:00 am Monday, Dec. 16 at Resthaven Mortuary Chapel. Memorials may be sent to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice. Condolences may be offered at www.resthavenmortuary-cemetery.com
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AUGUSTA – Bernhardt, Richard J., formerly of Augusta, passed away at his home in Boquete, Panama, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Richard is survived by his wife, Ann Skradski, sons, Michael Bernhardt of Chicago, and Mark Bernhardt of Wichita; stepson, Byron Moore and wife, Andrea Gentry of Tampa; brother, Bob Bernhardt and wife, Jean of Dallas; and sister, Peg Dwyer and husband, Charlie of Dayton. He was predeceased by his first wife, Patricia Kuhel Bernhardt. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 17th, at St. James Catholic Church in Augusta, followed by burial at Augusta Cemetery, and luncheon at St. James Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made on behalf of Richard J. Bernhardt to either of the following organizations: Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research - Cure Pancreatic Cancer https://www.lustgarten.org/donate, Home for our Troops - Organization to provide housing for severely disabled veterans; https:// www.hfotusa.org/ways_donate
DERBY - Shelley, Mary "Fran" Toms, 82, died Thursday, December 12, 2013. She was born January 19, 1931 at Turon, the daughter of Omer and Mary Davis Tope. She is survived by her children, Tommy Toms (Cheryl), of Derby, Jerry Toms (Eunice) of Wamego, Teri Toms (Brad McClung) of Wakarusa, a brother, a sister, 5 grandchildren, 4 stepgrandchildren, 3 greatgrandchildren, and 1 stepgreat-granddaughter. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday, December 16, 2013 at Elliott Chapel. Private burial will be in Turon Cemetery. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday with family present 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson.
LENEXA - Sager, Margie Ray, age 88, of Lenexa, Kan., formerly of Hays, Kan., passed away Dec. 12, 2013. Margie was born Aug. 3, 1925, in Wichita, Kan. to Charles and Maudlee Ray. She was a homemaker and member and former President of Hays United Methodist Women. She was also very active with the IH Chapter of PEO, where she also served as President. Upon moving to the Kansas City area, she transferred her membership to the FL Chapter of PEO. She also loved to read, play bridge and golf. More than anything, she loved being with family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Maudlee; husband, Eugene; sisters, Crystal Steimel and Patty Wolfe; brothers, Charles Ray, and Jack Ray. Survivors include her son, Grant (Sue); brother, David Ray; sister, Joan McDonald; grandchildren, Jennifer (PJ) Johnson and Julie (Chris) White; and four greatgrandchildren, Madelyn and Molly Johnson and Christian and Carson White. Memorial service will be 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2013, at Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Olathe, Kan. Family will receive friends following the service. Memorial Contributions may be given to the Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 15315 W. 151st Street, Olathe, KS 66062. To leave a message for the family, please visit www.PenwellGabelOlathe.com
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Wodarz, Sylvester J., 93, Engineer, died Thursday, December 12, 2013. Rosary will be at 7:00 P.M., Monday, December 16, 2013, at Downing & Lahey Mortuary East. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, December 17, 2013, at All Saints Catholic Church. Preceded in death by: parents, Peter Paul and Clara Marie Wodarz; wife, Elizabeth; son, Ronald D. Wodarz. Survived by: son, Randel (Lynn) Wodarz of Wichita, KS; sisters, Emma Cheek of Cresent City, FL, Rosella Bremman of Britton, S.D. A memorial has been established with Disabled American Veterans, 926 N. Mosley, Wichita, KS 67214. Share tributes online at: www.dlwichita.com Sign a guestbook at Kansas.com
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OVERLAND PARK - Ellis, Ellen C. On December 30, 1950, Ellen C. Ellis was born in Smithville, MO, to Norma Louise and Francis Carl Fiddler of Shawnee, KS. She graduated from Shawnee Mission North High School in 1968 and continued her education at Emporia State University. She graduated from Newman Hospital School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse in 1977, and then earned her degree in nursing in 1985 from Washburn University. Her nursing career had many facets, including the "Quack Shack" at Emporia State University, the Lyon County Health Department, doctors’ offices, and hospitals, as well as driving the Flint Hills for the East Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging. In 1974, Ellen married Marshall Ellis in Emporia. They had two children: Katherine C. Mason (1978), now residing in Wichita, and Andrew M. Ellis (1980), now residing in Olathe. Ellen loved Marshall deeply. Together they enjoyed board and card games, dance lessons, and adventurous dining. They loved to travel with Katie and Andy on road trips to destinations all over the United States. They also enjoyed sharing laughs, love, and adventure with their long-time friends Fred and Patty Gilligan. Ellen also had a generous and compassionate heart and frequently shared her time, talent, knowledge, and resources with family and friends. If you had a question, she had an answer. If you had a need, she would do her best to fulfill it. She was preceded in death by her parents Norma Louise and Francis Carl Fiddler and her sister Beth Anne. She is survived by her husband Marshall, children Katie and Andy, sisters Honor Kepka, Carol Conlin, Sharon Gaither, and Margaret Fiddler, niece Beth Leyva, and nephews Thomas Kepka and Matthew Fiddler. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 19 at Charter Funerals, 10250 W. 63rd Street, Merriam, with visitation one hour prior. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Kansas City Hospice, the American Cancer Society, or the charity of the donor’s choice. OXFORD - Donley, Doris, died Dec. 11, 2013. Services were held Friday, Dec. 13, 2013, at Oxford Cemetery. Survivors: husband, Robert; children, Larry Barnes, Nancy Woodrow and husband, Dave, Jim Donley and wife, Janet, Nancy Hetzler; many grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Oxford Funeral Services.
VALLEY CENTER - Bishop, Florence Marie (Barrett), 94, passed away Friday, December 13, 2013. Services will be held 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 18 at Maize Park Cemetery, Maize, Kansas. She was born on October 16, 1919 on a farm north of Emporia, Ks. She graduated from Emporia High School where she met and later married Wayne Bishop. Shortly after their marriage they moved to Wichita, Ks where they lived until buying their dream 80 acre farm in rural Valley Center in 1963. She loved planting, watering, feeding and weeding flowers and tended a vegetable gardens long as she was able. She was a homemaker lovingly supporting her husband, children and grandchildren. She supported her husband’s career and his love of spending weekends raising cattle and fishing at their farm in Howard, Kansas where they occasionally entertained the grandchildren. Florence joined an Extension Homemakers Unit in the 50’s and remained a member for many years. In the 60’s Florence and her husband Wayne were often at Lawrence Dumont Stadium rooting for the Royal Body Shop baseball team which they sponsored. Florence and Wayne enjoyed attending auctions and investing in antique glassware and collectibles. After Wayne’s death in 1998 Florence attended Kechi Methodist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband Wayne L. Bishop and her parents, Fred and Anna Barrett, of Emporia; a sister Helen Thomas and seven brothers, Clarence, Fred, Bob, Ernie, William, Duane and Roy Barrett. She is survived by two brothers Wilbur (Marge) Barrett of Emporia, Ks; Edward (Mildred) Barrett of Amarillo, TX; sons Larry (Flora) Bishop and Darrel (Elizabeth) Bishop in Wichita, KS; grandchildren David (Lori) Bishop in Fountain, CO, Sherri McDonald, Kevin (Sheryl) Bishop in Valley Center, KS and Sarah (Brad) Jones in Wichita, and Michelle (Brian) Lester in Kansas City, KS; twelve greatgrandchildren, and three great-greatgrandchildren. In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to: Extension Education Foundation, Inc., 7001 W. 21st N., Wichita, Ks 67205. The family extends their gratitude to the staff at Reflection Living for Florence’s care the last two years and to Amedisys Hospice staff for their care and family support. . Baker Funeral Home, 100 S. Cedar, Valley Center, Kansas has charge. Condolences may be left for the family at www.bakerfhvc.com