The Montgomery County Chronicle publishes death notices on this website at no charge to the family of the deceased. Complete obituary can be found in the print edition of the Montgomery County Chronicle. Complete obituaries are printed at $20, which is billed to the funeral home handling the funeral and burial arrangements.

Leola May Brown

CHERRYVALE – Leola May Brown, 101, formerly of Cherryvale, died Jan. 23, 2011, at the Dexter Care Center where she had resided for several years.

Her Celebration of Life Service was held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011, at the Bible Holiness Church, Cherryvale. Burial followed at the Choteau Cemetery at Sycamore, Kan., under the direction of the Potts Chapel in Cherryvale.

The family has suggested memorials to the Bible Holiness Church and contributions may be left at Potts Chapel in Cherryvale.

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Lydia Stelting

INDEPENDENCE – Lydia Stelting, 91, of Independence, died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011 at the Regal Estates in Independence

Her Celebration of Life Service was held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011, at the First Church of the Nazarene, Independence. Burial followed at the Oak Hill Cemetery under the direction of Potts Chapel of Independence.

The family has suggested memorials to the First Church of the Nazarene and these contributions may be left at Potts Chapel in Independence.

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Robert U. Shepard

CHERRYVALE – Robert U. Shepard, 91, of Cherryvale, died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011, at the Cherryvale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

His graveside service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 29, at the Fairview Cemetery, Cherryvale. Military rites will be provided by the Fort Riley Honor Guard.

Visitation will be held Friday, Jan. 28, at Potts Chapel in Cherryvale with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m.

The family has suggested memorials, in lieu of flowers, to the American Heart Association or Harry Hynes Hospice, and contributions may be left at Potts Chapel in Cherryvale.

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Yvonne M. Kelemen

CHERRYVALE – Yvonne M. Kelemen, 68, of Cherryvale, died Friday, Jan. 21, 2011, at the Cherryvale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Cherryvale.

Her memorial service was held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2011, at the Potts Chapel of Cherryvale. Inurnment will be held at a later date.

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Billy Joe Bean

COFFEYVILLE — Billy Joe Bean, age 68, of Coffeyville died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011 at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, Jan. 28, at Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel in Coffeyville. Evangelist David Bycroft will officiate. Burial will follow at the Swingin’ B Ranch.

Friends may call from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 27, at the funeral home to sign the guest register. Family will greet friends Thursday evening at the funeral home from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.

The family suggests memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society. These may be left with the funeral home.

To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabelCoffeyville.com.

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Harold Dewayne Pitts

COFFEYVILLE — Harold Dewayne Pitts, age 91, of Coffeyville died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011 at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.

A funeral service was held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 26, at Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel in Coffeyville. Burial followed at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.

The family suggests memorial contributions can be made to the Central Baptist Church of Coffeyville. These may be left with the funeral home. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabelCoffeyville.com.

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Arlene Anne Mitchell

COFFEYVILLE — Arlene Anne Mitchell, age 58, of Coffeyville died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011 at her home.

A funeral service was held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 26 at Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel in Coffeyville. Burial followed at Fairview Cemetery Veterans Patio.

The family suggests memorial contributions can be made to the Arlene Mitchell Memorial Fund c/o Condon Bank. These may be left with the funeral home.

To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.penwellgabelcoffeyville.com.

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June Mabel Gruber

COFFEYVILLE — June Mabel Gruber, age 87, of Coffeyville died Monday, Jan. 24, 2011 at Windsor Place Care Center in Coffeyville.

Graveside services will be held 11 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 27,   at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Coffeyville.

Service and interment are under the direction of Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel.

Family and friends may give to the First Church of the Nazarene and donations may be left with the funeral home.

To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.penwellgabelcoffeyville.com.

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Helen L. Warren

COFFEYVILLE — Helen L. Warren, age 86, of Coffeyville died Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011.

A funeral service was held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 25,  at Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel in Coffeyville.

The family suggests memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association. These may be left with the funeral home.

To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabelCoffeyville.com.

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Marjorie I. Weaver

INDEPENDENCE — Marjorie I. Weaver, age 71, of Independence, died Thursday morning, Jan. 20, 2011, at her home.

Cremation has taken place.  Celebration of Life Service was held Tuesday, Jan. 25, at the Cathedral of Praise in Independence.  Private inurment was at the Mount Hope Cemetery.

The family suggests memorial remembrances to the Cathedral of Praise. Remembrances will be received at the Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel.

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Frances Irene Barker

COFFEYVILLE — Frances Irene Barker, age 78, of Coffeyville died late Monday morning, Jan. 24, 2011 at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.

A memorial service will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011 at Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel.  Barker will be laid to rest in Coffeyville’s Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home & Crematory.

Friends may sign the register book at the funeral home during regular business hours and until service time, Saturday.

Those who wish may give to the Frances Barker Memorial Scholarship Fund for Non-Traditional Nursing Students at Coffeyville Community College and donations may be left with the funeral home.
To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.penwellgabelcoffeyville.com.

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Melville Heideman

COFFEYVILLE — Melville Heideman, age 88, of Coffeyville died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011 at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., today (Thursday), Jan. 27, at Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel in Coffeyville. Burial will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.

The family will greet friends Wednesday evening from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m., at the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions can be made to the Keystone Lodge #102 or the Masonic Home. These may be left with the funeral home.

To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabelCoffeyville.com.

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Robert T. Wilson

CHERRYVALE – Robert Thomas Wilson, 88, of Cherryvale, died Monday at the Fredonia Regional Hospital at Fredonia.

His Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Jan. 28, 2011, at the Potts Chapel in Cherryvale. Burial will follow in the Harrisonville Cemetery.

Visitation at Potts Chapel, Cherryvale, will be held from 1 to 2 p.m., Friday, Jan. 28, with the family receiving friends at Potts Chapel.

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Arlene Anne Mitchell

COFFEYVILLE — Arlene Anne Mitchell, age 58, of Coffeyville died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011 at her home.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 26 at Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel in Coffeyville. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery Veterans Patio.

The family suggests memorial contributions can be made to the Arlene Mitchell Memorial Fund c/o Condon Bank. These may be left with the funeral home.

To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.penwellgabelcoffeyville.com.

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June Mabel Gruber

COFFEYVILLE — June Mabel Gruber, age 87, of Coffeyville died Monday, Jan. 24, 2011 at Windsor Place Care Center in Coffeyville.

Graveside services will be held 11 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011 at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Coffeyville.

Service and interment are under the direction of Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel.

Family and friends may give to the First Church of the Nazarene and donations may be left with the funeral home.

To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.penwellgabelcoffeyville.com.

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Frances Irene Barker

COFFEYVILLE — Frances Irene Barker, age 78, of Coffeyville died late Monday morning, Jan. 24, 2011 at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.

A memorial service will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011 at Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel. Barker will be laid to rest in Coffeyville’s Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home & Crematory.

Friends may sign the register book at the funeral home during regular business hours and until service time, Saturday. Those who wish my give to the Frances Barker Memorial Scholarship Fund and donations may be left with the funeral home.

To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.penwellgabelcoffeyville.com.

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Melville Heideman

COFFEYVILLE — Melville Heideman, age 88, of Coffeyville died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011 at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., today (Thursday), Jan. 27, at Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel in Coffeyville. Burial will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.

The family will greet friends Wednesday evening from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m., at the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions can be made to the Keystone Lodge #102 or the Masonic Home. These may be left with the funeral home.

To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabelCoffeyville.com.

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Marjorie I. Weaver

INDEPENDENCE — Marjorie I. Weaver, age 71, of Independence, died Thursday morning, Jan. 20, 2011, at her home.

Cremation has taken place. Celebration of Life Services will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 25, at the Cathedral of Praise, 136 Catalpa, Independence, with the Rev. Jackie E. Weaver and Rev. Don Burchett, officiating. Private inurment will be at the Mt. Hope Cemetery. Friends may call to register at service time.

Lunch for the family and friends will be served at the church at 11 a.m. Services are under the direction of the Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel.

The family suggests memorial remembrances to the Cathedral of Praise. Remembrances will be received at the Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel.

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Helen L. Warren

COFFEYVILLE — Helen L. Warren, age 86, of Coffeyville died Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 25, at Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel in Coffeyville. The Rev. James Feltner will officiate.

Friends may call from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, Jan. 24, to sign the guest register at the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association. These may be left with the funeral home.

To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabelCoffeyville.com.

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Sharon “Joyce” Moreland

CANEY — Sharon “Joyce” Moreland, age 81, of Caney died Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011, in her home.

A Celebration of Life Services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 22, at Potts Chapel in Caney with burial to follow in Sunnyside Cemetery in Caney.

Visitation will be held from noon to 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 21 with family visitation from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The family has suggested memorials to the American Diabetes Association, and contributions may be left at Potts Chapel in Caney.

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Carlene Crystal Lembeck

COFFEYVILLE — Carlene Crystal Lembeck, age 81, of Coffeyville died Thursday afternoon, Jan. 13, 2011 at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 19, at Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel with Rev. Stephen Posey officiating. Interment will be in the Robbins Cemetery, west of Coffeyville, under the direction of Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home.

Visitation will be Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., with the family receiving guests from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Donations are suggested to the South Coffeyville Methodist Church and may be left with the funeral home. To send a special message to the family online, visit www.penwellgabelcoffeyville.com.

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Eric Weller

ORTING, Wash. — Caney native Eric Weller, age 38, died Monday, Jan. 10, 2011, in Puyallup at Good Samaritan Hospital.

Weller lived in Caney during his youth and graduated from Caney Valley High School in 1990.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, Jan. 17 at the Sumner (Wash.) United Methodist Church, 901 Wood Ave. Memorials may be made to the Tavis Mischel fund. Sign the online guestbook at www.curnowfuneralhome.com.

Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Curnow Funeral Home and Crematory of Sumner, Wash.

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Ruth Brannam

CANEY — Ruth Marie Brannam, age 80, of Caney died Saturday morning, Jan. 15, 2011, at Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, Okla.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at the First Christian Church in Caney, with Pastor Brad Sanders officiating. Burial will be in Sunnyside Cemetery in Caney.

Friends may call on Monday, Jan. 17, from 9 a.m. to at the David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Caney First Baptist Church.

The family suggests memorials to First Christian Church in Caney, Johnson Center for Basic Cancer Research at Kansas State University, or the Jane Phillips Medical Center Palliative Care Unit; contributions may be left with the funeral home or mailed c/o David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 306 North Cline Road, Coffeyville, KS 67337.

To leave a message for the family please visit www.dwbfh.com.

David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville is in charge of arrangements.

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Pearlie Mae Ricks

COFFEYVILLE — Pearlie Mae Ricks, age 88, formerly of Coffeyville, died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011, at the Grace Living Center in Jenks, Okla.

Services are pending under the direction of Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel in Coffeyville.

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Orval Kenneth “Cookie” Cook

COFFEYVILLE — Orval Kenneth “Cookie” Cook, age 83, of Independence and formerly of Cedar Vale, died Friday, Jan. 7, 2011, at the Windsor Place Nursing Home in Independence.

Celebration of Life Services will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011, at the First Baptist Church in Independence. Burial will follow in the Mount Hope Cemetery under the direction of the Potts Chapel in Independence.

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Eleanor Smith

INDEPENDENCE — Eleanor Smith, age 92, of Independence died Friday morning, Jan. 7, 2011, at the Golden Living Center in Neodesha.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel. Interment will be at the Mount Hope Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home from noon until 8 p.m. Tuesday. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Tuesday.

The family suggests memorial remembrances to the First Church of Nazarene in Independence and remembrances will be received at the funeral home.

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Jean Hall

SYCAMORE — Jean Hall, age 75, of Independence died Friday morning, Jan. 7, 2011, at Via Christi St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Wichita.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday at the Oak Hill Cemetery with the Reverend Terry Marta, pastor of the Elk City Nazarene Church, officiating. Interment will be under the direction of the Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel of Independence.

Friends may call at the funeral home from noon until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Wednesday.

The family has suggested memorial remembrances to F.O.R.P.A.Z (Friends of Riverside Park and Zoo) or the Montgomery County 4-H Scholarship Fund. Remembrances will be received at the funeral home.

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Donna Mae Kuehn

SOUTH COFFEYVILLE, Okla. — Memorial services for Donna Mae Kuehn, age 64, of South Coffeyville, Okla., will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011, at the First Christian Church in Caney with Pastor Brad Sanders officiating. Kuehn died Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011.

Memorials to the South Coffeyville Volunteer Fire Dept. are suggested.

Services are entrusted to Benjamin Funeral Service of Nowata, Okla.

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Thomas “Pat” Kelly

OAKWOOD, Ohio – Caney native, Thomas “Pat” Kelly, 66, of Oakwood, Ohio, died at 1:35 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 25, 2010, at Toledo Hospital, Toledo, Ohio.

His funeral service was held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010, at Heitmeyer Funeral Home, Oakwood, with Rev. Tonya Kelly officiating. Burial followed in the Prairie Chapel Cemetery, Oakwood. Visitation was held from 3 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 28, and 10 a.m. until service time on Wednesday at the Heitmeyer Funeral Home, Oakwood.

Memorials may be made to the Oakwood Fire Dept. Condolences may be sent to www.heitmeyerfuneralhome.com.

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Loren E. Kelly

STILLWATER, Okla. – Loren E. Kelly, 73, of Stillwater, Okla., formerly of Caney, Kan., died Monday, Jan. 3, 2011, at the St. Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma City, Okla.

His graveside Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, Jan. 7, 2011, at the Havana Cemetery in Havana, Kan., with the Rev. Jim Anderson officiating. Interment with military honors will be at the Havana Cemetery under the direction of Potts Chapel, Caney.

Visitation will be Thursday, Jan. 6, from noon to 7 p.m., at the Potts Chapel, Caney, with family receiving friends from 5 to 7 p.m.

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Alvin W. Wood

CHERRYVALE — Alvin Wendell Wood, age 84, of Cherryvale died Friday, Dec. 31, 2010, at Mercy Hospital in Independence.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011, at Potts Chapel in Cherryvale. Burial was held in Fairview Cemetery.

Memorials can be made to the American Lung Association, and contributations may be left at Potts Chapel of Cherryvale.

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Troy R. Sears

CANEY — Troy R. Sears, age 42, of Caney died Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011, at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.

Cremation is planned with burial planned for a later date. Arrangements are being handled through Potts Chapel of Caney.

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Ruth M. Wonn

INDEPENDENCE — Ruth M. Wonn, age 99, former Independence resident, died Monday, Jan. 3, 2011, at Aberdeen Village Nursing Center in Overland Park, Kan.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7, at the Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel. Interment will be at the Mount Hope Cemetery.

The family has suggested memorial remembrances to the First Presbyterian Church of Independence and remembrances will be received at the funeral home.

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Clyde Morgan Ivey

COFFEYVILLE — Clyde Morgan Ivey, Sr., age 70, of Coffeyville died Wednesday morning, Jan. 5, 2011 at his home after an extended illness.

Clyde will be cremated and a memorial service celebrating his life will be held, 2 p.m., Monday, Jan. 10, 2011 at Coffeyville’s First Church of God with Pastor Mark Wilson, officiating. Friends may send floral tributes to Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel or send their donations for The First Church of God or Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice in care of the funeral home. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.penwellgabelcoffeyville.com.

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John Leland “Lee” Sutterby

CANEY — John Leland “Lee” Sutterby, 93, former Caney resident, died Friday, Dec. 31, at Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, Okla.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 3 pm., Friday, Jan. 21, at the First United Methodist Church in Caney. Cremation arrangements were directed by the Stumpff Funeral Home & Crematory.

A memorial has been established and those who wish to make a contribution in memory of Mr. Sutterby may do so at: Scholarship Fund, c/o Caney Valley High School, 700 E. Bullpup Caney, KS 67333.

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Amandus C. Allison

JOHNSON, Kan. — Former Caney resident Amandus C. “A.C.” Allison, age 93, died Dec. 28, 2010, at the Stanton County Long Term Care Unit in Johnson, Kan.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 31, 2010, at the Manter United Methodist Church in Manter, Kan. Burial followed at the Ulysses Cemetery in Ulysses, Kan.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Stanton County Long Term Care Unit or Manter United Methodist Church in care of Garnard Funeral Home, P.O. Box 715, Johnson, KS 67855.

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Kenneth Rodney Borchers
SEDAN — Kenneth Rodney Borchers, age 78, of Sedan died Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011 at his home near Sedan.

Memorial services will be held at St. John Lutheran Church, in rural Akron, Iowa, at 10 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 8.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials be made to Zion Lutheran School in Independence, Kansas and St. John Lutheran Church in rural Akron, Iowa.

Memorial contributions may be sent in care of Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home and Crematory, 306 W. Main St., Independence, Kansas 67301 or Carlsen Funeral Home, P.O. Box 711, 107 12th St. SE, Le Mars, Iowa 51031.

Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel is in charge of local arrangements