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Alta M. Runyan
Apr 13, 2011
ALTA M. RUNYAN, 78, of Winfield, Kansas, went to walk with her Lord, Wednesday morning, April 13, 2011 at William Newton Hospital in Winfield. Born on January 1, 1933 in Coyville, Kansas, she was the daughter of Charles Washington and Ethel (Sherlock) Keeler. She received her early education in Coyville, Peru and Moline, Kansas. She graduated from the 8th grade...
Ruby Mcdaniel
Apr 12, 2011
Ruby McDaniel, 92, passed away peacefully April 12, 2011 at her home in Woodinville, Wash. She was a sweet lady loved by many, and will be greatly missed. Ruby was born September 20, 1918 in Dexter, Kansas to Lillian Olive (Foust) Tunison and Clark Hardenburg Tunison. She earned an Associate degree from Arkansas City Junior College in 1939, and taught...
Harold L. Keesey
Apr 6, 2011
Harold L. Keesey, 87, of Burden, Kansas, passed away Wednesday afternoon, April 06, 2011 at the Kansas Medical Center in Andover. Born December 22, 1923 in New Salem, Kansas, he was the son of Claude and Mary (Thomas) Keesey. He was raised and received his education in the New Salem area. Harold was united in marriage to Dorothy (Cain) Swope...
Elma M. Hull
Apr 5, 2011
ELMA M. HULL, 83, of Dexter, Kansas, formerly of Cambridge, passed away Tuesday night, April 5, 2011 at the Dexter Care Center. Elma was born April 30, 1927 in Kansas City, Missouri. She was the daughter of Harlen "H.J." and Juanita Huggins. She was raised and received her education in Wichita, Kansas. Elma was united in marriage to Ernest L....
Jack L. Sowder
Apr 5, 2011
JACK L. SOWDER, 82, of Winfield, Kansas, passed away Tuesday evening, April 5, 2011 at Cumbernauld Village in Winfield. Born on August 18, 1928 in Toronto, Kansas, he was the son of John Curtis and Frankie Pharel (Willhite) Sowder. He was raised and received his education in Toronto. A 1946 graduate of Toronto High School, he was united in marriage...
Betty Jo Thompson
Apr 4, 2011
Betty Jo Thompson, 86, of Udall, Kansas, passed away Monday morning, April 04, 2011 at Villa Maria in Mulvane. Born August 18, 1924 in Udall, Kansas, she was the daughter of William Alonzo and Carol Elvina (Rusher) Seaman. She was raised and received her education in Udall graduating from Udall High School in 1942. Betty Jo was united in marriage...
Lawrence "Butch" Kelly
Apr 2, 2011
LAWRENCE "BUTCH" KELLY, 63, of Winfield, Kansas, died Saturday morning, April 2, 2011 at his home. Butch was born January 22, 1948 in Winfield, Kansas to Lawrence and Madlyne (Collier) Kelly. He attended Winfield Schools and graduated from Winfield High School in 1966. In 1965, he joined the United States Navy and was educated at the Great Lakes Medical School....
Shirley Sawyer
Mar 31, 2011
SHIRLEY SAWYER of Monkey Island, Oklahoma, went to be with Jesus March 31, 2011. She was born in Winfield, Kansas on September 23, 1938 to Jess and Mildred Taylor. Shirley spent ten years as an Air Force wife, then worked at the Winfield State Hospital, Cessna Aircraft Company and owned her own trophy shop. She and Gene managed and operated...
Larry L. Calvin
Mar 29, 2011
LARRY L. CALVIN JR., 45, of Winfield, Kansas, passed away Tuesday afternoon, March 29, 2011 at Harry Hynes Hospice at the Via Christi/St. Francis Center. Born on September 14, 1965 in Winfield, Kansas, he was the son of Larry and Cynthia (John) Calvin Sr. Larry had lived in Idaho, Colorado and Indiana and received his education in Winfield. He was...
Howard N. Hawkins
Mar 29, 2011
Howard N. Hawkins, 96, of Winfield, Kansas, passed away Tuesday afternoon, March 29, 2011 at the Kansas Veterans' Home in Winfield. Born June 25, 1914 in Grenola, Kansas, he was the son of Edward W. and Ora (Logston) Hawkins. He was raised and received his education in Grenola, graduating from Grenola High School. After school he went to work with...
David D. Kennedy
Mar 28, 2011
DAVID DEAN KENNEDY, 83, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away early Monday morning, March 28, 2011 at Medicalodge in Dewey, Oklahoma. Born May 27, 1927 near Atlanta, Kansas, he was the son of Roy and Augusta "Gussie" Kennedy. He was raised and received his education in Atlanta, Kansas. He honorably served in the United States Navy 1945-1946. He married Margaret Lovell...
Kathy A Mcgonnell
Mar 26, 2011
KATHY A. MCGONNELL, 58, of Winfield, Kansas, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2011 at William Newton Hospital in Winfield. Born on March 29, 1952 in Topeka, Kansas, she was the daughter of John and Louise (Hedrick) Hooper. She was raised and received her education in Topeka and graduated from Topeka High School in 1970. Following graduation Kathy was employed by...
Dorothy Haden
Mar 24, 2011
Dorothy Haden, 79, of Cedar Vale, Kansas, passed away Thursday morning, March 24, 2011 at William Newton Hospital in Winfield. Born May 28, 1931 in Ames, Oklahoma, she was the daughter of Leroy M. and Marie K. (Milbers) Sturgeon. She was raised and received her early education in Lacy, Oklahoma. She attended Enid High School in Enid, Oklahoma, where she...
Marilyn D. Calvin
Mar 21, 2011
Marilyn D. Calvin, 76, of Burden, Kansas, passed away Monday morning, March 21, 2011 at her home. Born October 23, 1934 in Burden, Kansas, she was the daughter of Milburn Dale and Ethel Mildred (Wilson) Harris. She was raised and received her education in Burden, graduating from Burden High School in 1952. Marilyn was a lifetime resident of Cowley County,...
Annette Jane (Franklin) Reynolds
Mar 21, 2011
ANNETTE JANE (FRANKLIN) REYNOLDS, 74, of Burden, Kansas, passed away Monday evening, March 21, 2011 at Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita. Born October 5, 1936 in Burden, Kansas, she was the daughter of Albert W. and Hilda C. (Rumbaugh) Franklin. She was raised and received her education in Burden, Kansas. Annette worked at Henderson's Drug as a soda...
Alfred E. Taylor
Mar 19, 2011
ALFRED E. TAYLOR, 97, of Winfield, Kansas, passed away Saturday morning, March 19, 2011 at Good Samaritan Society. Born November 6, 1913 in Burden, Kansas, he was the son of Virgil and Marion (Cunningham) Taylor. He was the only boy of seven children. Alfred attended grade school at Old Salem. He graduated from Winfield High School in 1932. He was...
"Maxine" Mackey
Mar 17, 2011
Minnie "Maxine" Mackey, 95, formerly of Burden, Kansas, passed away Thursday evening, March 17, 2011 at Winfield Rest Haven. Born April 25, 1915 in Winfield, Kansas, she was the daughter of Yoland and Lucille (Brant) Shiflet. She was raised and received her education in Cowley County attending New Salem Elementary School and Burden High School, graduating in 1933. Maxine was...
Billy (Bill) J Sturm
Mar 15, 2011
BILLY (BILL) J. STURM, 81, of Winfield, Kansas passed away Tuesday afternoon, March 15, 2011 at the Galachia Heart Hospital in Wichita. Born on June 11, 1929 in Arkansas City, Kansas, he was the son of Hugh (Dick) and Margaret (Wilson) Sturm. He received his early education in rural Rock, Kansas and graduated from Douglass High School. He was united...
Shirley Anderson
Mar 12, 2011
SHIRLEY ANDERSON, 80, of Winfield, Kansas, passed away Saturday morning, March 12, 2011 at her home. Born on October 3, 1930 in Kansas City, Kansas, she was the daughter of Fred and Lola May (Harvey) Anderson. She moved to Winfield in 1939 and resided at the Winfield State School. She had resided at Creative Community Living since 2002. Shirley loved...
George Allen Smith
Mar 12, 2011
George Allen Smith of Winfield, Kansas passed away Saturday, March 12, 2011 surrounded by his family. George was born August 3, 1928 to Ernest and Mary (Upham) Smith in Chapman, Kansas. He lived in Arkansas until he was 5 and was then raised in Kansas. He graduated from Salina High School and from Brown Mackie School of Business. George married...
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