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Mary Plummer
Mary E. (Daniels) Plummer, age 76, died Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013. A memorial service will be held 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 26 at Clearwater United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Fredrick and Gladys (Wilson) Daniels. Survivors include her husband, George; children, Bruce Plummer of San Diego, Calif., Paul (Kathy) Plummer of Escondido, Calif., and Jennifer (Todd) Clark of Clearwater; siblings, Patsy, Betty, Dorothy, and Fred; three grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Memorials: Alzheimer’s Association Central and Western KS Office, 347 S. Laura, Wichita, KS 67211, and Clearwater United Methodist Church, 130 N. 1st, Clearwater, KS 67026.
Webb-Shinkle Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Clarene Weaver
B. Clarene Weaver, 85, Wichita, formerly of Clearwater, was admitted to heaven on Oct. 19, 2013 after a valiant battle with cancer. Visitation, 9 a.m, to 8 p.m., Friday, with family present, 5:30-7 p.m., Webb-Shinkle Mortuary, Clearwater. Service, 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct 26, First Christian Church, Clearwater.
Clarene began her full and adventurous life when she was born to Leonard and Sophie Waln on a farm just north of Canton, Kan. She was soon joined by two sisters, Leanna Loy (Waln) Harrison now of Sunrise Beach, Mo., and Verla Jane (Waln) Saunders now of Simpsonville, S.C. Clarene attended the country school in Canton along with many cousins, prior to the family moving to McPherson where she attended and graduated High School in 1945. While attending a USO dance at the Smokey Hill Air Force Base, she met her future husband – Carlton F. “Joe” Weaver who hailed from Baltimore, Md. The couple was married
at the First Christian Church of McPherson on Sept. 26, 1948 (exactly 2 years from the date they first met). This year, they were happy to celebrate a rare 65 years of marriage.
After the wedding, Clarene and Joe lived in Baltimore for a few years where their first child was born, daughter, A. Denise (Weaver) Morehead. In May of 1950, Joe graduated from the Maryland Art Institute and the couple headed back to Kansas where Joe found good work and Clarene was closer to her family. Throughout the next several years, a few more children were born: son, Jon Carlton Weaver; son, Leonard Ross Weaver; and daughter, Katherine E. “Kit” (Weaver) Slater. Clarene was active in the kids’ schools, scouting, church, and the ESA (Epsilon Sigma Alpha) Sorority which she had previously joined in 1946.
In 1972, Clarene and Joe moved to Clearwater when they purchased the Clearwater Greens Golf Course along with daughter Denise and son-in-law, Gary Morehead. Clarene and her family worked long, hard hours at this business and took great joy in watching it grow over the years. She enjoyed golfing, bridge, and spending time with her growing family – both her immediate family swelling to nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, as well as with the many customers that had become good family friends.
Clarene began another adventure when she and Joe “retired” from the golf course in 1987 and began traveling extensively.
She was preceded in death by parents, Leonard and Sophie (Brucker) Waln. Survivors: husband, Carlton F. “Joe”; children, Denise (Gary) Morehead of Clearwater, Jon (Loretta) Weaver of Wichita, Ross Weaver of Clearwater, and Kit (Dan) Slater of Wichita; sisters, Leanna (Merle) Harrison of Sunrise Beach, Mo., and Verla (Gerald) Saunders of Simpsonville, S.C.; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Memorials: Victory in the Valley, 3755 S. Douglas, Wichita, KS, or First Christian Church, 524 E. Wood, Clearwater, KS, 67026 or Wichita Junior Golf Foundation, 5729 E 10th Circle N, Wichita, KS.
Webb-Shinkle Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Geraldine Wilcox
Geraldine M. (Morgan) Wilcox, age 86 of Clearwater, passed away Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013. Service is 10 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 24, at Webb-Shinkle Mortuary, Clearwater, Kan.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Zelda (Smith) Morgan; son, Dewayne Beard; siblings, Glenn, Cecil, Leon, and Roy Morgan; Maxine Wolf, Patty Washburn, and Nelda Brown. Survivors: husband, Merle Dee Wilcox; children, Joyce (Art) Marker of Wyandotte, Okla., Gary Beard of Danbury, Wis., sister, Mary Allen of Knob Knoster, Mo., four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren.
Webb-Shinkle Mortuary, Clearwater, is in charge of arrangements.
Horace ‘Pat’ Patterson
Horace E. “Pat” Patterson, 71, of 1171 N. Conway Springs Rd., died Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013 at his home north of Conway Springs, Kan.
He was born August 7, 1942, in Los Angeles, Calif., to Horace Elvin Patterson and Mary Louise (Whaley) Patterson. Horace was a young child when his father was killed in the Pacific during WWII. At the age of 24, his mother became a widow, with a four-year old, three-year old, and two-year old to raise. In 1952 at the age of 10, he and his family moved from California to Wichita, Kan.
He often spent summers with his grandparents Elvin and Lena Patterson in Talihina, Okla., his father’s birthplace.
Shortly before his high school graduation (April 27, 1960), he decided to join the Navy, subsequently receiving his GED in the military service. He served his country abroad as a photographer’s mate on board the USS Oriskany, taking photos for the Navy in the Philippines, Japan, and Hawaii. He was honorably discharged on Feb. 14, 1964.
He was united in marriage to Janet Ellen Andra on Dec. 27, 1966 at St. Joseph Church in Conway Springs.
In 1967 he and his wife moved to Burbank, Calif., where their daughter Becky was born. They moved to Sylmar, Calif., in 1969 and their son Eric was born in 1970. Horace was employed by Lockheed in Burbank for eight years, working as a technical writer and in advertising.
In 1974 they moved to Conway Springs where their son Luke was born in 1978 and daughter Catherine was born in 1983. Horace worked at Kreonite, a photo processor manufacturer in Wichita for eight years. He traveled extensively throughout the U. S., Canada, and Europe setting up convention exhibits for his company. In 1980 he worked for five weeks in Moscow setting up the photo processing room for the Associated Press for the Olympics.
In his work at Circuit City in Wichita for seven years he was a successful salesman, winning a top salesperson award. 1999 his son Eric, who also worked at Circuit City, died at the age of 29.
He then worked for Boeing as a technical writer for eight years, retiring at age 66. At Boeing he worked writing instruction manuals for Boeing military planes.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and playing cards. Two summers ago he had trot lines at Cheney Reservoir where he caught fish up to 30 pounds, plus. His dream was to go one more time this summer but his health prevented that. He took pictures of the family at events and celebrations, leaving them with a wealth of photos of the family life. He spent the last two years working on getting all the family photos and videos onto hard drives so each of the children could have a complete set to enjoy through the years.
He was a member of the Wichita Gem and Mineral Society for six years and with his wife formed “Majestic Rock,” a lapidary business which involved tumbling and polishing rocks and petrified wood.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughters Rebecca (Curtis) Leddy and Catherine (David) Poland of Conway Springs; son Luke (Luisa) Patterson of Overland Park, seven grandchildren; a sister Betty (John) Porubski of Goddard and a brother Lynn (Linda) Patterson of West Richland, Wa.
He will long be remembered for his devotion to God, family, and country. He will be greatly missed and his family celebrates his reunion with his son Eric and other cherished family members.
Funeral services were conducted at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 18, from the United Methodist Church, Conway Springs, with the Rev. Michael W. Roberts, pastor, officiating. Interment was in St. Joseph Cemetery, Conway Springs. Arrangements were by Ebersole Mortuary, Conway Springs. Online condolences and guest book are available www.ebersolemortuary.com.
Memorials have been established with the Wounded Warrior Project or the Conway Springs Mission Mart.
Clayton Matzen
Clayton R. Matzen, age 17, died Sunday, Oct 13, 2013. Visitation will be 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 18, with funeral service at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 18, both at Calvary Baptist Church in Derby.
Survivors include his parents, Kenneth D. and Hillary S. Matzen; siblings, Shana Matzen of Clearwater, Matthew (Jamie) Matzen of Independence, Mo., Kimberley Matzen of Wellington, and Nathan Matzen of the home; grandparents, Bill and June Matzen of Bucklin, Kenneth Akers of Walton, and Victoria Akers of Wichita.
A memorial has yet to be determined; check www.wsmortuary.com for more information.
Webb-Shinkle Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.
Frances Robben
Frances E. (Girrens) Robben, age 91, of Viola, farmwife, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013. Vigil/Rosary, was held at 7 p.m., Monday, Oct. 14, 2013. Funeral Mass was held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 15, both at St. John’s Catholic Church, Clonmel.
She was preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Gertrude (Kuhn) Girrens; husband, Paul Robben; brothers, Leroy Girrens and Joseph Girrens; grandson, Heath Ahne. Survivors: children, Virginia Ewertz of San Marcos, Calif.; Donna (Michael) Ahne of Conway Springs; Harvey (Laura) Robben of Cheney; Sheila (Virgil) Robben-Guerra of Rochester, NY; and Paul Robben of Garden Plain; sister, Joyce Stump of Viola; four grandchildren, six step-grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, 10 step-great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with St. John’s Catholic Church, 18630 W. 71st. So., Viola, KS 67149. Webb-Shinkle Mortuary, Clearwater, was in charge of arrangements.
Carl Shackelford
Carl J. Shackelford, age 79, of Clearwater, founder/co-owner of Shackelford Machine, Inc., passed away on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013.
Service was held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 14, at First Baptist Church of Clearwater.
Carl was born on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 1934 in Crosses, Ark. He was one of 12 children born to his parents, Floyd Abraham Shackelford and Dilla Etta Hollingsworth Shackelford. He was united in marriage to Carol Aline Anderson on July 14, 1956, in Wichita.
He was preceded in death by parents, Floyd and Dilla (Hollingsworth) Shackelford; siblings, Wade W. Shackelford, Wilma E. Shackelford, Albert W. Shackelford, Orville O. Shackelford, Mary Shackelford, and Ray Shackelford.
Survivors: wife of 57 years, Carol; daughter, Carla (Nick) Kakoulias of Conway Springs; son, Jay (Tracy) Shackelford of Clearwater; siblings, Velma Shepherd of Springdale, Ark., Martha (Glen) Shackelford of Hazel Valley, Ark., Flora Shepherd of Wichita, Floy (George) Robbins of Elkin, Ark., and Dora (Nathan) Jordan of Wichita; grandchildren, Tommy Kakoulias, Ryan Shackelford, Steve Kakoulias, Rachelle Shackelford, Janelle Shackelford, and Nikki Kakoulias; one great-grandchild, Aden Shackelford.
Memorial: Clearwater Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 453, Clearwater, KS 67026. Webb-Shinkle Mortuary, Clearwater, was in charge of arrangements.
Greta Sullivan
Greta B. Sullivan, 82, homemaker died Oct. 1, 2013. Greta was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Barney.
She is survived by her daughters, Darcy (Bill) Foster of Park City, Kan., and Lisa (Jerry) Reddell of Cheney, Kan.; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Friday and memorial service is 3 p.m. Saturday Oct. 19 at Resthaven Mortuary. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association.
Doris Young
Doris Birdine Bachelder was born the youngest daughter of Floyd Eleazer and Hazel Kate (Wait) Bachelder on Dec. 1, 1927 at Brainard, Kan. She died on Oct. 12, 2013 at St. Francis Hospital, Wichita, with her family at her side.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Harriett (Warren) Corbin and Vivian Simpson.
She married
Quinten Delmar Young on May 23, 1948. They resided on the Young Family Farm until their deaths. Doris was bookkeeper and manager of Young Construction including the farming and livestock operation. She was a member of the Cheney United Methodist Church and Vinita Friendship Club.
Survivors include children: Joyce (Fred) Foley, Allen (Corliss) Young, and Jeff (Sharen) Young.
Grandchildren and great grandchildren: Clint (Stephanie) Foley, Cassidy and Sam; Ross (Kelby) Foley, Kendall and Reagan; Chad (Brooke) Young, Chloe and Colton; Abby (Branden) Bock-Ava, Brody, Bowen; Cody (Danielle) Young, Cash and Autry, Austin Young and Kayla Gammill and Cooper Bryant; Ashley (Stephen) Granberry, George Stephen V, Aaron Young and fiancée Anna Govert, numerous family and friends.
A service was held Oct. 16 at 10 a.m. at the Cheney United Methodist Church, 406 W. Third. Memorials may be made to the Cheney United Methodist Church.
Wulf-Ast Mortuary, Garden Plain, was in charge of arrangements.
Susan McNeil
Susan McNeil, of Argonia, Kan., passed away Friday, Aug. 30, 2013 at the age of 59.
Susan was born the daughter of Ed and Letha Saunders on, May 10, 1954 in Wellington, Kan.
On Jan. 10, 1981, Susan and Mike McNeil were united in marriage in Wellington. Together they celebrated 32 years of marriage.
Susan was a loving mother, wife, grandmother, daughter and sister. Before Susan attended nursing school, she worked at the Slate Creek Depot in Wellington. She later worked 10 years as a registered nurse at the former Wellington St. Luke’s Hospital. She later joined with her husband to work at the family business of McNeil Woodworks in Argonia, Kan.
Susan’s greatest joys in life were her children and grandchildren; she loved them greatly. She enjoyed gardening and loved antiques.
“You’ve taught me so much, I’ve watched how you live, how you chase after life, you inspire me to greater things.”
Survivors include her husband, Mike McNeil of Argonia; mother, Letha Saunders of Wellington; brother, Michael Saunders and his wife Kelly of Lafayette, Colo.; daughters, Brynn Richardson and her husband Tim of Wichita; Kelsey Curry and her husband D.J. of Wellington; son, Brett McNeil and his wife Julie of Andover; grandchildren: Alex Richardson, Samuel Richardson, Jackson Curry, Makenzie Curry, Elizabeth Curry, Elliott McNeil and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father Ed Saunders.
Visitation will be held at the Day funeral home from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 5, with family present from 6 to 8 p.m.
Funeral services for Susan will be at 10 a.m., Friday, Sept. 6, at the First United Methodist Church, 202 West Harvey in Wellington.
Interment will follow at the Prairie Lawn cemetery in Wellington.
Memorials have been established in her loving memory with Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 6931 Arlington Road Suite 200 Bethesda, Maryland 20814. Contributions may be mailed or left with the funeral home.
Arrangements are by Day Funeral Home & Crematory, Wellington.
