Obituaries
Kathryn M. 'Kay' Alford
CHETOPA — Kathryn M. “Kay” Alford, 84, of Chetopa died at 9:15 a.m., Saturday, April 14, 2012, at Chetopa Manor.  She was born June 20, 1927, in Cordova, Alaska, to Leslie Archie and Frances Marie (Butler) Dyer.  As a young girl, she attended school near Wichita.  In 1961, she enrolled in a pastry-baking course in Wichita offered by the Board of Education. Through the years she was employed in food service. She married Ronald G. Knight in the...
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Nicolasa Sanchez
Nicolasa Sanchez, 82, of Parsons died at 9:32 a.m. Sunday, April 15, 2012, at her residence. Further obituary information and service arrangements will be announced by Carson-Wall Funeral Home.
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Kenneth E. Armstrong
CHETOPA — Kenneth E. Armstrong, 73, of Chetopa died at 4:50 a.m. Friday, April 13, 2012, at Chetopa Manor nursing home. He was born May 1, 1938, in Chetopa to William McKinley and Juanita Madolyn (Jones) Armstrong. He grew up and attended schools in Chetopa and was a 1956 graduate of Chetopa High School.  After high school, he entered the U.S. Army. He later entered the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy. He was a paratrooper until injury forced re...
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Kenneth E. Armstrong
CHETOPA — Kenneth E. Armstrong, 73, of Chetopa died at 4:50 a.m. Friday, April 13, 2012, at the Chetopa Manor. The service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Chetopa. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday prior to the service.  Memorials are suggested to St. Paul United Methodist Church. These may be left at or mailed to the funeral home, P.O. Box 346...
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Sharon C. Hiler
LIMA, Ohio — Sharon C. “Grandma-Bop” Hiler, 72, of Lima, Ohio, formerly of Parsons, died at 2:40 a.m. Monday, April 9, 2012, at her home. She was born Feb. 3, 1940, at Chanute to Fred R. and Thelma L. (Ray) Waters. Mrs. Hiler was a top-selling independent Avon representative. She was a breast cancer survivor. She married Jim Hiler on Sept. 12, 1958. He survives. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Other survivors includ...
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Tyler Shane Patton
WICHITA — Tyler Shane Patton, 25, of Wichita died Sunday, April 8, 2012. Survivors include his parents, Greg and Bobbie Frye of Wichita; his siblings, Kevin (Veronica) Patton, Brian (Kristi) Patton, Robert (Jenny) Reyes and Michelle Reyes; grandparents, Jean Knowles, Leah Frye and Bob Page; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his biological father, David Patton; and his grandparents, Bob Knowles, F...
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Sharman Mullen Blasing
TOPEKA — Sharman Mullen Blasing, 60, of Topeka passed away on Sunday, April 8, 2012, at Midland Hospice House after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born on Dec. 5, 1951, in Russell the daughter of W. Gale and Raeme Lee (Wamsley) Mullen. Sharman graduated from Erie High School and Kansas State University, cum laude, with a degree in clothing and retailing. After graduation, she worked for the Jones Store in Kansas City, M...
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Lawrence J. Strausbaugh
JOPLIN — Lawrence James Strausbaugh, 88, of Joplin died on Monday, April 9, 2012, at his home after a sudden illness. He was born Dec. 1, 1923, in Paola the son of James Anthony and Laura (Burke) Strausbaugh. He graduated from Paola High School and attended the University of Kansas in Lawrence while he was serving in the Navy. He served in the Navy during World War II in the Asian-Pacific Theatre. He worked for Meadowgold Dairy for several ye...
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Carolyn Kay Browne
Carolyn Kay Browne, 68, of Parsons died at 4 p.m. Friday, April 6, 2012, at her home. She had been in failing health. She was born Oct. 16, 1943, at Fredonia to Glenn Dale and Crystal M. (McPherson) Jump. She moved in 1946 with her family to Parsons, where she grew up and attended school. She attended Parsons High School and then Labette County High School, from which she graduated in 1961. She worked at Parsons State Hospital and Training Ce...
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Bessie May Garretson
TOPEKA — Bessie May Garretson, 77, of Topeka died on Saturday, April 7, 2012, at Stormont-Vail hospital. She was born May 28, 1934, in Parsons the daughter of Horace and Bessie Mae (McMillan) Carnahan. Bessie was a homemaker. She was a member of the Philip-Billard Post No. 1650, V.F.W. Auxiliary. She enjoyed plants, wildlife and especially her dogs and all children. Bessie married Elmer E. Garretson on March 4, 1952, in Huntsville, Ark. He ...
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Carolyn Kay Browne Browne
Carolyn Kay Browne, 68, of Parsons died at 4 p.m. Friday, April 6, 2012, at her home. She had been in failing health. Following cremation, a memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Friday at Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 6 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice. These may be left at or mailed to the funeral home, P.O. Bo...
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Marjorie Dennis
OVERLAND PARK — Marjorie Ruth Dennis, 87, of Overland Park died Thursday, March 22, 2012. Marjorie was born Dec. 6, 1924, in Chanute to Ralph and Genevieve (Elliott) Filson. She married William R. Dennis in 1943. He preceded her in death in 2007. She had been a resident of the Kansas City area since 1949. While living in Wyandotte County, she was an active member of Wyandotte United Methodist Church, and she also enjoyed helping with electio...
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Donald Denney
Donald Rex ‘Pop’ Denney CHETOPA — Donald Rex “Pop” Denney, 68, of rural Chetopa died at 3:23 p.m., Thursday, April 5, 2012, at his home. He had been in failing health He was born Oct. 26, 1943, at Parsons to Donald Roscoe and Maybelle Grace (Stuart) Denney. He grew up in Parsons and attended Washington Grade School. He then attended the Labette County Community High School in Altamont, from which he graduated in 1961.  Following high school, h...
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Alice Leora Lee
Alice Leora Lee, 71, of rural Parsons died at 12:12 a.m. Thursday, April 5, 2012, in the Emergency Room at Labette Health.  She is survived by her husband, Laren Lee, of the home. The service will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home. Burial will be in Fort Scott National Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital....
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Vincent Trotnic
Vincent Trotnic, 91, of Parsons died at 12:25 a.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2012, at his home. He was born July 24, 1920, in West Mineral to Vincent Sr. and Helena (Kovach) Trotnic. He grew up and attended school in rural McCune. For a time, he worked in Salina as a welder and mechanic before moving to Parsons, where he lived most of his adult life and worked as a welder and mechanic at the Katy Railroad for 20 years. He also owned and operated Tr...
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Cameron Lee Chambers
HUMBOLDT — Cameron Chambers, 19, of Humboldt died Saturday, March 31, 2012, near Independence from injuries suffered in a two-vehicle accident. He was born in Parsons on April 20, 1992, the son of Gary Chambers and Jennifer Mitchell. He graduated from Humboldt High School in 2010. After his graduation he attended Allen County Community College and was currently a welder with Chanute Manufacturing. He was previously employed at Moon’s Grocer...
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Charlotte Seifert
Charlotte Seifert, 87, of Parsons died Tuesday, April 3, 2012, at her home. Her death was unexpected. She and her twin sister were born Nov. 25, 1924, in Oswego to Carroll and Cleo (Campbell) Carpenter. She graduated from Oswego High School in 1942. Her father, and later her brother, Robert Carpenter, operated the Oswego Democrat newspaper for many years. Her father also served as Oswego postmaster and, after his death, her mother brief...
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Vincent Trotnic
Vincent Trotnic, 91, of Parsons died at 12:25 a.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2012, at his home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Trotnic, on March 11, 1997. A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Memorial Lawn Cemetery in Parsons. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home. Complete obituary details will be announced. Online condolences may be left at www.forbeshoffman.com.
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Charlotte Seifert
Charlotte Seifert, 87, of Parsons died Tuesday, April 3, 2012, at her home. Death was unexpected. Her husband, Earl V. Seifert, died Jan. 14, 2007. The service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Memorial Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Carson-Wall Funeral Home. Complete obituary details will be announced.
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Vernon Quinzy Sr.
Vernon Quinzy Sr., 83, of Parsons died at 9:45 a.m. Sunday, April 1, 2012, at his home following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born Sept. 5, 1928, in Chetopa to William and Martha Marie (Lydle) Quinzy. He attended schools in Pittsburg. During his early years while working at a Chevrolet garage, he developed a love for automobiles and mechanics. He later moved to Detroit, Mich. He was drafted into the Army and served during the Korea...
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