08.16.10
Posted in Uncategorized at 11:08 am by Sue Alexander
CHERYL K. FINK
Walsh, Colorado Dateline
Cheryl K. Fink, age 43, of Walsh, Colorado, formerly of Strong City, Kansas, died Thursday, August 12, 2010, at her home. A celebration of life service will be held Wednesday, August 18, 2010, at 10:00 A.M., at the Brown-Bennett-Alexander Funeral Home. Officiant will be Steve Fink. Burial will follow in Strong City Cemetery in Strong City, Kansas. A service was held Monday at the Rich Funeral Home in Springfield, Colorado.
The daughter of Russell “Dee” and Margie Wright Fink, Cheryl was born July 4, 1967, in Emporia, Kansas. She grew up in Strong City and graduated in 1985 from Chase County High School.
She married Fred Mosley and to this union one child, Laramie Brent Mosley was born. They, later, divorced.
Cheryl was employed at the Baca County Feed Yard in Walsh, CO. She spent over 20 years working in feed yards and there wasn’t a job on the yard she could not do.
Her main passion in life was her son, Laramie. She was very involved with his choice to ride bulls in the Little Britches Rodeo. This past July, they spent a week in Pueblo, CO. at the National Little Britches Finals Rodeo. It was the first year Laramie qualified for the finals. She was so proud.
Cheryl loved to cook and often smoked meat for cook-outs. She dreamed of owning her own Bar-B-Q restaurant.
She is survived by her son of the home; one sister, Patricia Parrish of Satanta, Kansas; one nephew, Bradley Reynolds of Ottawa, Kansas; two nieces: Mickayla Fink of Wichita, Kansas, and Traci Reynolds of Sublette, Kansas; seven great nieces and nephews, and many other family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Kim Fink, and her grandparents: Frank and Ida Belle Wright and Clarence Fink and Jessie Fink Sherman.
The family will meet friends Tuesday, August 17, 2010, 6:00 until 7:30 P.M., at the funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday, noon until 8:00 P.M. and Wednesday, 9:00 A.M. until service time.
Memorial contributions to the Laramie Mosley Education Fund may be sent in care of the Rich Funeral Home in Springfield, CO. or the Brown-Bennett-Alexander Funeral Home, 201 Cherry, Cottonwood Falls, Kansas 66845.
Messages to the family may be left at www.brown-bennett-alexander.com.
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08.10.10
Posted in Uncategorized at 10:20 am by Sue Alexander
CHAD E. BUTTER
Cottonwood Falls Dateline
Chad E. Butter, age 35, died of injuries received in a motorcycle accident on Sunday, August 8, 2010, in Wabaunsee County, Kansas.
A celebration of life service will be held Friday, August 13, 2010, at 10:00 A.M. at the Flint Hills Community Church in Cottonwood Falls, KS. Minister Everett Cress will officiate at the service. Burial will follow in Blakely Cemetery near Madison, KS. The casket will be closed.
Chad Eugene Butter, the son of Rex and Kimberly Butter, was born June 28, 1975, in Emporia, KS. He grew up in Chase County, graduating in May of 1993, from Chase County High School. He attended Kansas State University and Emporia State University.
He married Melanie Schroeder on March 25, 2002, at the Lyon County Courthouse in Emporia. He was employed as a truck driver for Waste Management.
He is survived by his wife of the home; two daughters: Khora Fell and Courtney Butter of the home; his parents of Cottonwood Falls; and a sister, Sondra Butter of Cottonwood Falls, KS. He was preceded in death by his grandparents: H.C. (Bud) and Irene Jones and Leroy and Levoda Butter.
Casual dress is requested by the family.
The family will meet friends on Thursday from 6:00 until 7:30 P.M. at the Brown-Bennett-Alexander Funeral Home in Cottonwood Falls.
Friends may call Thursday, noon until 8:00 P.M., at the funeral home and Friday, 9:00 A.M. until service time at the church.
Memorial contributions to the Courtney Butter Education Fund may be sent in care of the funeral home, 201 Cherry, Cottonwood Falls, KS. 66845.
Messages to the family may be left at www.brown-bennett-alexander.com.
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08.09.10
Posted in Uncategorized at 4:24 pm by Sue Alexander
MARY CORRINE MCCOY DYER CAMPBELL
Cottonwood Falls Dateline
Corrine Campbell, age 87, died Sunday, July 25, 2010, at the Golden Living Center of Chase County in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas. She was cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
The daughter of Howard and Jessie Garrison McCoy, Mary Corrine was born August 29, 1922, at Arkansas City, KS. She attended and graduated from Arkansas City High School. She and Marcus Dyer were married and he died during WW II. She and Ronald Campbell were married September 29, 1945, in LaJunta, CO. He died in August of 1997.
Prior to her marriage to Ronald, she worked as a switchboard operator in Harper, Ks. After her marriage, they moved to California and she was a homemaker. When her children started school, she worked part-time for Bank of America in San Diego, CA. She moved to Chase County in 2001 to be near her daughter and her family. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Emporia.
She is survived by her daughter, June Bell of rural Cottonwood Falls, KS.; a son, Allan Campbell of Ridgway, CO.; four grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents. A sister, June McCoy and a brother, Ernest McCoy.
There is no designated memorial.
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Posted in Uncategorized at 4:20 pm by Sue Alexander
NEVA MYRUL SCOTT MCCABE
Cottonwood Falls Dateline
Neva McCabe, age 92, died, after a short illness, Friday, July 23, 2010, at the Golden Living Center of Chase County in Cottonwood Falls, KS. Cremation has taken place and a graveside memorial service and inurnment will be held at a later date when her extended family can gather together.
The daughter of Albert Paul and Myrtle Mary Cummings Scott, Neva was born April 22, 1918, in Thurman, KS. She lived her early life and attended school in Thurman Community, KS. Her family later moved to the Bazaar Community. She graduated from Chase County Community High School in 1937.
Neva became the wife of John R. McCabe of Elmdale, KS. They were married September 4, 1941, at Pope County, Ark.
They lived in Cottonwood Falls and Topeka, returning to Cottonwood Falls after his retirement. He preceded her in death November 7, 1995.
Neva worked as an assistant in grocery store meat-markets for a time, at the local Swope Egg Factory, and in her home as a homemaker. In her later years (12 1/2 yrs.), she was a fixture on Broadway Street in Cottonwood Falls working as the presiding cashier at the Emma Chase Café.
While living in Topeka, she was a devoted Girl Scout Leader. Since retiring to Chase County, she was a member of the Twin Cities Lions Club, the Rainbow Garden Club, the Bazaar United Methodist Church, and the Bazaar Ladies Aid.
She and Johnnie had no children of their own. Survivors include 16 nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great great nieces and nephews. They babysat several now-fully-grown folks through the years and thought of them as their own children.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Courthouse Clock Fund, the Bazaar United Methodist Church, or Hospice Care of Kansas and may be sent in care of Brown-Bennett-Alexander Funeral Home, 201 Cherry, Cottonwood Falls, KS. 66845.
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Posted in Uncategorized at 4:17 pm by Sue Alexander
ESTHER LEE BALLEW FINUF
Emporia Dateline
Esther L. Finuf, 87, formerly of Strong City, died Monday, July 19, 2010, at Holiday Resort in Emporia, KS. A celebration of her life will be held Friday, July 23, 2010, at 11:00 A.M., at the Brown-Bennett-Alexander Funeral in Cottonwood Falls, KS. Rev. David Hurlocker will officiate. There will be an Order of the Eastern Star service. Burial will follow in Strong City Cemetery in Strong City, KS.
Esther Lee Ballew, the daughter of Thomas E. and Anna Bell Leaphule Ballew, was born August 21, 1922, in Strong City, KS. She graduated from Elmdale High School with the class of 1940. She then attended the Hutchinson Business College in Hutchinson, KS.
She and William “Boyd” Finuf were married September 27, 1943, in Strong City, KS. He died May 28, 2005. She was a cook for the Chase County U.S.D. #284 School District at the Strong City location. She retired after 22 years. She was, also, a homemaker in her own home.
She was a member of the Strong City United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. She was a member of Order of Eastern Star Chapter #25 in Cottonwood Falls.
She is survived by one son, Robert F. Finuf of Emporia, KS.; two daughters: Patricia L. Schalla and Linda J. Kieffaber of Emporia, KS; and five grandchildren: Tara Jo Stewart of Junction City, KS., Kara S. Finuf of Las Vegas, Nevada, Nathaniel J. Ravon of West Virginia, Kenneth T. Atkins of Savanna, IL, and Kyle W. Atkins of Emporia, KS. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, William T. Finuf; a brother, Elvin M. Ballew; and two sisters: Cecil Reehling and Gladys Bourland.
The family will meet friends Thursday, 6:00 until 7:30 P.M., at the funeral home. Friends may call Thursday, 9:00 A.M. until 8:00 P.M., and Friday, 9:00 A.M. until service time. Memorial contributions to the Strong City United Methodist Church may be sent in care of the funeral home, 201 Cherry, Cottonwood Falls, KS. 66845.
Messages for the family may be left at www.brown-bennett-alexander.com.
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Posted in Uncategorized at 4:15 pm by Sue Alexander
DONNIE E. SCOTT
Cottonwood Falls Dateline
Donnie E. Scott, 67, died Monday, June 21, 2010, at his home in Bazaar, KS. A celebration of life service will be held Friday, June 25, 2010, at 2:00 P.M. at the Brown-Bennett-Alexander Funeral Home with officiating. Cremation will follow the service with the inurnment at a later date.
Donald Eugene Scott, the son of Rollie O. and Florence Merle McCabe Scott, was born October 1, 1942, in Strong City, Ks. He was employed by Coors (DeBauge Brothers) and, later, by Moon Creek Kennels as a dog trainer. Due to ill health, he retired in 2007. He was a member of the Bazaar Methodist Church. He was married to Linda Crowell and they divorced. He married Pam Mason and they divorced. He married Phyllis Grokett and they divorced.
He is survived by a son, Thomas J. Scott of Matfield Green; two daughters; Debora A. Scott and Amy Florence Scott of Cottonwood Falls, Kansas; three brothers: Ronald Paul Scott of Lamar, Larry Neil Scott of Emporia, Ronald Austin Scott of Strong City, Kansas; four sisters: Sharon Kay Klenk of Cottonwood Falls, Linda Rae Iliff of Olathe, KS.; Shirley Jean Fillmore of Cottonwood Falls, and Arlene Frances Matti of Strong City, KS.; a significant other, Gloria Potter and two grandchildren: Klee A. Scott and Hunter J. Scott.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
The family will meet with friends Thursday, from 6:00 until 7:00P.M. at the funeral home. Friends may call Wednesday, from noon 8:00 P.M. and Thursday, 9:00 A.M. until service time.
Memorial contributions are for Chase County Baseball/Softball Teams Equipment and may be sent in care of the funeral Home, 201 Cherry, Cottonwood Falls, KS. 66845.
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Posted in Uncategorized at 4:09 pm by Sue Alexander
RAYMOND L. MEYER
Wichita Dateline
Raymond L. Meyer, 75, formerly of Strong City, Kansas, died suddenly Thursday, June 17, 2010, at Via Christi-St. Francis Campus Medical Center. A celebration of life service will be held Monday, June 21, at 1:00 P.M., at the Brown-Bennett-Alexander Funeral Home in Cottonwood Falls with Lay Minister Floyd Dorsey officiating. Military services conducted by a Fort Riley Honor Guard will follow in Strong City Cemetery in Strong City, Kansas.
Raymond L. Meyer, the son of Henry and Alice Carson Meyer, was born May 20, 1935, in Council Grove, Kansas. He graduated from Chase County High School. He and Jane Clark were married August 31, 1958, in Strong City. He served in the United States Army from September 20, 1954, until he was honorably discharged from active duty on July 12,1957. They owned and operated Meyer Grocery in Strong City. They later moved to Wichita where he worked in sales for Excel Corp., Fanestil Packing, Meyer Country Fresh Meats, and McGreedy Meats. While in Chase County, he served as a member of the school board.
He is survived by his wife, Jane, of the home; two sons, Gary Meyer and his wife, Nancy, of Monett, MO. and Steve Meyer and his wife, Jackie, of Wichita, KS.; two brothers: Ronald Meyer of Dodge City, KS. and Robert Meyer of ElDorado, KS.; a niece, Crista Dorsey, and her husband, Floyd in Emporia, KS.; grandchildren: Kyle Elise, and Ian Meyer of Monett and Levi and Dalton Meyer of Wichita; Elizabeth (Dorsey), Brian, Rachel, and Sarah Dorsey of Emporia. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters: Roberta Allen and Doris Watts.
Memorial contributions to the Chase County All Veterans Memorial may be sent in care of the funeral home, 201 Cherry, Cottonwood Falls, KS. 66845. Messages may be left at www.brown-bennett-alexander.com.
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RUBY VIOLA MCCABE YOAKEM
Cottonwood Falls, KS.
Ruby Viola (McCabe) Yoakem, 98, passed away May 29, 2010, at the Golden Living Center in Cottonwood Falls, KS. She was born on February 22, 1912, at Bazaar, the daughter of James B. and LaVern (Heathman) McCabe. She married Elmo “Bus” Yoakem on October 18, 1933, in Hutchinson; he preceded her in February 1991. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Presbyterian Women. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Bernard and Claude McCabe, and sisters, Helen Chapman, Bernice Goodrich, and Julia Hull. She is survived by her children: G. Lucille and husband Ray Robinson of Burns; Donald R. and wife Anita Yoakem of Cottonwood Falls; and Ronald D. and wife Sharlot Yoakem of Benton; sisters, Betty Lu Varhley of Port Ewen, NY; and Bonnie Lee Schmidt of Emporia; 6 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Viewing will be held Wednesday, from 1 – 5 p.m. and funeral service on Thursday, June 3, 2010, at 10 a.m. both at Brown-Bennett-Alexander Funeral Home in Cottonwood Falls, KS. Interment will be in the Bazaar Cemetery. Memorial funds have been established for the Hospice Care of Kansas or the Chase County Emergency Medical Services in care of Brown-Bennett-Alexander Funeral Home, 201 Cherry Street, Cottonwood Falls, KS, 66845.
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BETTY L. REED YODER
Strong City Dateline
Betty L. Yoder, 75, died Friday, June 11, 2010, at her home in Strong City, Kansas. A celebration of life service was held Thursday, June 17, 2010, at 11:00 A.M. at the Brown-Bennett-Alexander Funeral Home in Cottonwood Falls with Pastor John David Ramsey officiating. She was cremated and her ashes will be scattered at a later time.
Betty Louise Reed, the daughter of Clarence and Mildred Poole Reed, was Born on January 15, 1935, in Noble Oklahoma. She graduated from Chase County High School on Friday and began working for the phone company, in Newton the following Monday. She and Marion were married February 12, 1961.
She dedicated herself to married life, family and farm. She was a good wife and mother, homemaker, farmer, dairy farmer, and she raised sheep and goats. Betty worked at AT&T for 30 years, retiring in 1983. She worked at St. Luke Hospital in Marion for several years. She was active in 4-H and collected cookie cutters. She served as Worthy Matron of Falls #25, Order of the Eastern Star in Cottonwood Falls.
She is survived by a son, James “Jay” of the home; two brothers: Ronald Reed of Rolla, KS. and Donald Reed of Wichita, KS.; a sister, Barbara DeGarmo of Wichita, KS.,10 nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Marion, in 2006 and a brother, Darrell in 1993.
Memorial contributions to Hand in Hand Hospice and Falls Chapter #25, Order of the Eastern Star may be sent in care of the funeral.
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Posted in Uncategorized at 3:54 pm by Sue Alexander
CHRISTIE R. BROTHERS
Cottonwood Falls Dateline
Christie R. Brothers, age 39, died at the residence on May 25, 2010.
She was born in El Dorado on July 24, 1970, the daughter of Rodger and Shelly (Wright) Brothers. She was a graduate of Hamilton High School. She was a Certified Nurses’ Aide.
She is survived by her husband, Jim DeWitt of Cottonwood Falls; her father, Rodger Brothers of Winfield; a brother, Josh Brothers of Emporia; sisters: Sarah Roberts of Manhattan and Emily Brothers of Cottonwood Falls; and a grandmother, Mary Brothers of Winfield.
A Private Family Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
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