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Menomonee Falls, WI, Wisconsin Harold A. Wright 1964 — 2023 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Harold Wright, aged 59. Harold departed this world on August 25, 2023, surrounded by his loving family, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and a commitment to both family and personal growth. Born on May 22, 1964, in Cameron, Missouri, Harold Wright was a remarkable man who personified the values of love, integrity, and lifelong learning. He dedicated his life to nurturing his family and supporting them in every way possible. He was a loving husband, a devoted father, and a doting grandfather. His family was his greatest source of pride and joy; he always put them first, cherishing every moment spent together. Harold met his... Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin David Anthony Harris 1939 — 2023 Passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023 at the age of 83 years. Preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Matilda Harris, his son-in-law Khristian Kay, his siblings Mary Joan (Jack) Beckman, Nancy Lutes, Richard Harris, William Harris, and Janis (Dee) Minnis, his brothers-in-law Douglas (Tina) Schmidt and Stephen (Cheryl) Schmidt, his sister-in-law Kathryn Jarrell, and his grandson Daniel Patrick Walsh. Dave is survived by his wife Sandra Harris, his children JoEllen Kay, Jane Allison (Terence) Walsh, Amy Harris (Randall) Grunow, Anne Caroline (Kevin) Noonan, and Thomas David (Gina) Harris, and his grandchildren John and Patrick (Jenna) Michels, Thomas (May) and Molly Walsh, Matthew,... Duluth, Georgia Tina Marie Lasley-Jordan 1963 — 2022 Tina Marie Lasley-Jordan, 59, of Duluth, GA was called home October 8, 2022. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 14, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Bill Head Funeral Home Duluth Chapel. She was born September 13, 1963 in St. Joseph, MO to parents Ronald and Madelyn Lasley. Mrs Lasley-Jordan was the oldest of 4 siblings; she grew up to be determined and very driven with a very fierce sense of independence. Along with her siblings she also developed a strong work ethic and immense love of family that they learned from their parents. Tina attended Lafayette High School where she graduated in 1987. After many years of working the Lee Jean plant in Saint Joseph she went on to attend Vatterot... Topeka, Kansas William Daniel Bunten 1931 — 2022 William Daniel Bunten, 90, of Topeka, passed away Friday, September 2, 2022. He was born September 18, 1931, in Goodland, Kansas, the son of William L. and Nelle E. (Boyle) Bunten. He graduated from Sherman County High School in 1949 and from Baker University with a degree in business in 1953. He graduated from Washburn University Law School in 1955 and received a Masters of Finance degree from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania in 1957. Bill was employed in the banking industry for 50 years, working for Goodland State Bank, the National Bank of Detroit, Merchant's National Bank in Topeka, United Central Bank (and Bankshares) in Des Moines and INTRUST Bank in Wichita,... Goldsboro, North Carolina James Paul (Jim) Ussary, Sr. 1936 — 2022 James (Jim) Ussary passed away March 10, 2022 in Goldsboro, North Carolina. He was born February 20, 1936 to Clarence and Helen (Eiman) Ussary in Kansas City, Missouri. Jim attended Saint Joseph Junior College before transferring to the University of Missouri where he earned his BS (1960) and his MS (1964) in Agricultural Chemistry. His first laboratory experience was with MFA Grain and Feed Division in St. Joseph, Missouri and the MFA Oil Company is Columbia, Missouri. Jim then worked for the University of Missouri Experiment Station Chemical Laboratory before co-founding ABC Labs (now EAL) and serving as its first President in Columbia, Missouri. After leaving ABC, Jim joined ICI... Loganville, Georgia Steven Dale King 1958 — 2022 Steven Dale King, age 64 of Loganville GA, formerly of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away at Piedmont Athens Hospital on February 4, 2022 after a short illness. He was born on January 20, 1958 to Robert D. King and Lorene Kerns. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert D. King; stepfather, Ray Kerns, Sr. and his son, Robert Dane King. Surviving is his partner in life, Linda Daniels, Loganville GA; mother, Lorene Kerns, St. Joseph MO; son, Sheldon (Nichole) King; brothers, Scott King, St. Joseph MO, Douglas (Sandra) King of Sedalia MO, Michael (Sharon) King, Phoenix AZ; grandchildren, Mia King, Breanna King, Miley and Dominick Scherer, all of Leavenworth KS; many nieces and nephews; and... Lawrence, Hillsborou Jeanine Gale Moore 1942 — 2021 Jeanine Gale Johnson Moore died on July 6, 2021, at Brandon Woods at Alvamar in Lawrence KS. She was born in St. Joseph, MO, on December 12, 1942. A celebration of her life will be held at the Smith Center in Brandon Woods at Alvamar on Saturday, July 31, from 1 to 3 PM. Her obituary may be found at rumsey-yost.com. Amarillo Clarence Olson 1923 — 2021 Clarence Olson, 97, of Amarillo, formerly of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away on June 1, 2021. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Rowley Funeral Home. Clarence was born on September 9, 1923 in Des Moines, Iowa to Helmer and Corda Olson. He was a Unites States veteran who served in the Army Air Corps. Clarence served in WWII as a First Lieutenant. Clarence played the piano in some of his early years, and was a part of a big swing band. He worked as an architect for 45 years, mostly commercial buildings, schools and malls. Clarence was a devoted Christian who loved Jesus. He will be missed by all that loved him. Clarence was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Vonnie... Brooksville Joseph Carter 1950 — 2021 Joseph Kenny Carter was born in St. Joseph on April 19,1950 and to Joe and Elizabeth (Betty) Carter of Osborn, MO. Kenny passed away April 12, 2021 in Brooksville Fl. of an apparent heart attack. He graduated from Osborn High School in Osborn MO in 1967 and received his bachelors from Missouri Western State where he was a charter member of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity. Kenny managed many restaurants in the St. Joseph area including the Snow White Restaurant and Ferris Truck Stop for many years. Along with his wife Debbie, he also owned and managed the Old Town Smokehouse and Pub in one of the historic buildings in St. Joe. When he moved to the Tampa area, he managed several restaurants... Carrolton, Texas Charlotte A Walker 1931 — 2021 Charlotte Ann Walker, 89, of Ft. Worth, TX. passed away on 02/07/2021. Funeral: Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at 10:00am. Viewing will be the hour prior. She will be laid to rest at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park following the service. To read the full obituary, visit www.bluebonnethills.com Topeka Margarete G. Miller 1925 — 2021 Margarete Genevieve Miller, 95, of Topeka, passed away on February 1, 2021 at University of Kansas Health System - St. Francis Campus. Margarete was born on September 1, 1925 to Robert and Carrie (Case) Bashor in Union Star, MO. Margarete is survived by her Daughters, Sandra K. (Dave) Meneley, Jo Ann "Jody" (Byron) Waldy; Sister, Frances (Danny) Simpson; 8 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Donald; Son, Charles R. Miller; Brothers, Leroy Bashor and Larry Bashor. Graveside service will be held on Saturday, February 13, 2021, 10:00 am at the Topeka Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Shriner's Children's Hospital,... Sabetha Betty L. Kirk 1930 — 2020 Betty Lucille (George) Kirk, 90, of Sabetha, KS passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020 at the Apostolic Christian Home in Sabetha, KS. She is survived by her son, Raymond, her daughters, Margaret (Bill) Crawford and Mary Kirk; her grandsons, Michael Kaul and Eric Fritton; her granddaughter, Robyn (John) Heimburger and five great-grandchildren; her three sisters, Jean Davis, Ludema Scott, Madene Fernkopf; and her brother, Dwane George. A Private Family Graveside Service will be held at the Wetmore Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, sent in care of Popkess Mortuary, 823 Virginia Street, Sabetha, KS 66534. To read the full obituary please visit... Dumfries Dolores Frances Hare 1930 — 2020 Dolores F. Hare, 89, died on October 8, 2020 at INOVA Mount Vernon Hospital, Alexandria, VA. Dolores held many positions until she retired. She enjoyed shopping, family and friends to include interior decorating. She is survived by two sons, Philip A. Hare and William S. Hare (Y. April Hare), Northern Virginia, one grandson, Alexander Hare (Victoria) Arizona, three sisters, Ida, Cathy and Joyce, six brothers, Tommy, Timothy, Richard, Byron, Dennis and Greg, all of whom are from the Missouri area. The family will receive friends at the Cunningham Turch Funeral Home, 811 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 from 2-4 PM. A graveside service will be on... Topeka, Kansas Daren B. Nigus 1965 — 2020 Dr. Daren Bradley Nigus, 55, of Topeka, Kansas passed away Thursday, August 27, 2020 from Fronto-Temporal Degeneration. To view service information, a full obituary and leave a special message for the family online, visit www.DoveTopeka.com. Champion, PA Suzanne Greiner 1953 — 2020 Suzanne Bristow "Suzy" Greiner, 66, of Champion, PA, died February 15, 2020 at her home. Born December 24, 1953 in St. Joseph Missouri, she is the daughter of the late Dr. Robert B. and Elizabeth (Edgar) Bristow Sr. Survived by her daughters; Jennifer Katherine "Katie" Spiker and husband Mark of Somerset, Sarah Jane Greiner of Bedford and Bethany Suzanne Greiner of Somerset, grandchildren; Hazey, Ethan and Chloe, sister Deborah Bristow Niece and husband Ronald of Fairway, Kansas, and Robert B. Bristow Jr. and wife Anne of Walnut Grove, Kansas, she is also survived by her 15 year partner and very best friend Eric Braeseker of Champion. Suzy was a 1972 graduate of Central High School in... Wamego Carla Elaine Radmer 1961 — 2019 Carla Elaine Radmer, 58, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019 at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Carla was born May 9, 1961 in St. Joseph, Missouri, the daughter of Charles W. and Mary Lee (Coffey) Sutton. She attended school in Maysville, Missouri. On May 27, 1978, Carla married Dr. Charles "Randy" Radmer in St. Joseph, Missouri. He survives of the home. Carla worked for Blue Cross Blue Shield for over 20 years, mostly as a supervisor. Survivors include her husband, Dr. Charles "Randy" Radmer of Wamego, KS; three daughters: Heidi Hamic, Dr. Megan Radmer , "Katie" Radmer. She was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother Danny. Funeral service:... Topeka Maureen Nave 1934 — 2019 Maureen Nave, 85, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019, in Topeka, KS. A public visitation will be held on Sunday, October 6, 2019 from 3pm-7pm at Peaceful Rest Funeral Chapel: 401 SW Harrison St. (Topeka). Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 7, 2019 at 10am at El Shaddai Ministries: 920 SE Sherman Ave. (Topeka). Please visit Ms. Nave's celebration page at www.PeacefulRestFuneralChapel.com. Meriden Gilbert V. Crouse 1933 — 2019 Gilbert V. Crouse, 85, of Meriden, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. A Graveside Service with military honors will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at the Glaze Cemetery in Cainesville, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to the Meriden United Methodist Church, PO Box 520, Meriden, KS 66512 or to the Topeka Alzheimer's Association, 3625 SW 29th St. Suite 102, Topeka, KS 66614. Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel is assisting the family. To view the full obituary and to leave a message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com.
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