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Obituaries Archives for 2019-05

Virginia Nadine Hartzell

Virginia Nadine Hartzell age 84 of Independence, KS and formerly of Coffeyville, KS passed away on May 29, 2019 at her home surrounded and comforted by her loved ones.

 

Virginia was born in Coffeyville on April 5, 1935 the next to youngest of 14 to Robert and Maggie (Bradshaw) Miller. She attended and graduated from Cedar Bluff School. She met Carl Hartzell and the couple was united in marriage on April 29, 1963 in Miami, OK. The couple was blessed with a son and a daughter and Virginia gained 3 sons from this union. She took pride in raising her children and caring for the home. Something that came as second nature to Virginia was caring for others and always putting their needs as top priority. Once the children were older she went to work at Emmerson where she devoted over 22 years of dedicated service. In her retirement, not being one to sit around she found employment at Burger King and then Chartwell’s Cafeteria at Coffeyville Community College where some of the toughest football and basketball boys adored her and call her grandma and she loved them back. Virginia loved her family and took every opportunity she could to spend her time with them. She also loved spending time in her gardens; she raised some produce that was out of this world and some of the most beautiful flower beds. What bounty she didn’t share with friends or family she would can in order to prepare a great tasting dish long into the winter. Any spare time her and Carl had they were off traveling the United States in their travel tailor or pulling it down to Branson to enjoy the sights and shows.

 

Virginia’s memories will live on with her daughter, Carla Andres her husband Danny, step-sons, David Hartzell, Jewell Hartzell his wife Vicki and Forrest Hartzell his wife Judy, sister, Judy Hartzell, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

 

She now rests with her parents, her husband Carl, son James Hartzell, brothers Tommy and Roy Miller, sisters, Aileen King, Geneva Russell, Bonnie Despaw, Dora Russell, and Donna Sollman.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 3, 2019 at Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel at 2:00pm with Pastor Brian Norvell officiating. Burial will immediately follow at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends are invited to sign the register and greet the family on Sunday, June 2, 2019 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Chapel. The family suggests memorials be made payable to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice and they may be sent in care of Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel 2405 Woodland Ave Coffeyville, KS 67337. To leave the family a message of condolence, please visit  www.fordwulfbrunschapel.com

Bonnie June (Swigart) Glover

Bonnie June (Swigart) Glover went to her heavenly home May 20, 2019 at age 87.  She was born to Wm. Cecil and Gladys Irene (Warner) Swigart on Nov. 27, 1931 in Omaha, Nebraska.  Her early days were spent on a farm in Bedford, Iowa, attending a rural school.  After graduating high school at Bedford High, she married her classmate Frederick Orville Glover.  After two years of marriage, Uncle Sam called and Fred spent four years in the Air Force.  Following this four years, they owned their own business in trucking and service stations.  Bonnie spent most of her working years meeting the public in various businesses.

 

After eight years of marriage, God saw fit to send them a beautiful baby girl and soon to follow, two wonderful young men - Susan Lynn (Tim) Thompson, James Edward (Kathy) and Frederick Allen (Jackie) Glover.  These three children blessed Mom and Dad with fourteen grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren.  Each one always brought a smile and open arms to Grandma.  Her biggest wish is to have each one of these dear ones welcomed into her heavenly home.  In Bonnie's older years she was privileged to live close to her siblings; sister Sue (Eldon) Jackson, Gary (Clara) and Keith (Joyce) Swigart.  This was a special time, and was shared with wonderful nieces and nephews.  

Those who have preceded her are husband, Fred, her parents, her daughter, Susan, grandson, Nick Glover, and brother, Gary.  Bonnie loved being with family and friends.  She will be missed.

 

A Celebration of Bonnie’s life will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Grace Fellowship with Pastor Doug Mund officiating. Inurnment will be in Robbins Cemetery west of Coffeyville.

 

Friends may sign the register book on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville.

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

 

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

Glenna K. Barrett

Glenna K. Barrett, 88, of Coffeyville, Kansas passed away on May 19, 2019 at Cherryvale Nursing and Rehab Center.

 

Glenna was born on February 12, 1931 to Kenneth and Wanda Coleman.  After their divorce she was raised by her mom and Arthur “Wayne” Lewman.

 

Glenna attended Whittier Grade School, Roosevelt Jr. High and Field Kindley High School.  In high school she wrote two plays that were presented and also had several short stories published.  Her high school summer job was at the local swimming pool where she was credited and awarded for saving a young drowning boy.  After high school she was an operator for Bell Telephone Company.  It was then she met long-life husband to be.  On May 25, 1951 she and Tom Barrett were married in Mountain View, Arkansas.  She then traveled and lived in many mid-western states following Tom’s line of work.

 

They returned to Coffeyville with their first son in 1956 and basically remained in Coffeyville for the rest of their lives.  After Tom’s passing, she employed as an operator for CRMC.  She retired from Family Dollar Store.

 

She was an avid bowler, including winning the city championship.  She enjoyed board and card games as well as putting together puzzles and working crosswords.  Also as a lifelong V.F.W. Post 1022 Auxiliary member she enjoyed the company of her friends there.  She never missed her sons’ sports events.  From youth through college, in town or away, she was there.  After they became adults she got to watch her grandson and great grandchildren in all their activities.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Wayne and Wanda Lewman; sister, Dona and niece Susan Couch all from Fairfield, Illinois; her husband, Tom Barrett; son, Steve and grandson, Chris.

 

She is survived by her son, Ron (Barbara) Barrett; great grandchildren, Nathan and Nichole Barrett, their mom Carita Wilson, a nephew Jim (Terri) Barrett, all of Coffeyville, niece Delores Adams of Bartlesville, Oklahoma and a nephew John (Becky) Couch of Fairfield, Illinois.

 

At Glenna’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no services are planned.  Memorial contributions may be made to the VFW Post #1022 and can be left at the funeral home or mailed c/o David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 306 N. Cline Rd., Coffeyville, KS 67337.

 

Condolences may be left online for the family at www.dwbfh.com

 

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

John Cecil "J.C." Wilson

John Cecil “J.C.” Wilson, 78, of Coffeyville, Kansas was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 25, 2019 surrounded by his family at his home.

 

 

J.C. was born on September 30, 1940 to Cecil and Sarah (Howser) Wilson in Coffeyville, Kansas.  He grew up in Coffeyville and attended local schools.  He graduated from Field Kindley Memorial High School in 1958.  He graduated from Coffeyville Vo-Tech and CCC in 1984.

On August 20, 1961 he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Myra Jean Butterfield in Coffeyville, Kansas.  The couple made Coffeyville their home.

 

J.C. worked at several places during his long life.  Some of which were Fourth Street Market, Junges Bakery in Coffeyville, Kansas and Joplin, Missouri, Jenson’s Brothers, Eagle Security, Benson Lumber Company, American Insulated Wire, Dixon’s, Bartlett Flour Mill, Pressure Cast and Spears.

 

He and Jean are members of the Emmanuel Southern Baptist Church in Coffeyville, Kansas.  He enjoyed Camping, Hunting, Fishing, and Tinkering.  But most of all he loved the time he spent surrounded by his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Sarah Wilson; sister, Frances Ann Smith; brother, Joseph Wilson and an unborn great-grandchild.

 

J.C. is survived by his loving wife, Jean Wilson of the home; sons, John Kevin Wilson of the home, David Allen Wilson of Independence, Kansas; daughters, Patti Jean Hilton and husband, Lawrence of Coffeyville, Kansas; Amanda Jo Wilson of the home; grandchildren, Brian Twitchell and wife, Katie of Coffeyville, Kansas, Kayla Padgett and husband, Nick of Victoria, Texas, Lorraine Wilson , Hilary Wilson both of Parsons, Kansas, Kathleen Hilton and fiancé, Michael of Joplin, Missouri; great grandchildren, Amelia and Logan Twitchell of Coffeyville, Kansas; brother, James Wilson of Victoria, Texas; sister, Betty Jo Clark of Forsyth, Missouri; great grand dogs, Riley and Hope; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

 

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, May 31, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the Emmanuel Southern Baptist Church in Coffeyville.  Pastor John Dixon will officiate.  Burial will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Coffeyville.

 

Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 30, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. the family will greet friends Thursday evening at the funeral home from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

 

The family suggests memorials to the Emmanuel Southern Baptist Church in Coffeyville, Kansas, Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice and Windsor Place in Coffeyville, Kansas.  Contributions can be left with the funeral home or mailed in care of David W. Barnes Funeral Home 306 N Cline, Coffeyville, Kansas 67337.

 

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

 

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

Dale Almond Dewey

Dale Almond Dewey, longtime former resident of Coffeyville, passed at the age of 93 in Longview, Texas at the Brookdale Assisted Living Facility surrounded by his family on May 22, 2019.

 

Dale Almond Dewey was born June 10, 1925 in Edna, Kansas to Omar Almond and Nellie Grace (Banzet) Dewey. He attended Bartlett School District 110.  On February 2, 1945 Dale married the love of his life, Betty Ray Abston in Alexandria, Louisiana.   He had joined the Air Force in August 1943 and received an Honorable Discharge in March 1946 as Flight Maintenance Gunner.  After his discharge the couple made their home in Coffeyville where they had three children then moved to Edna, Kansas.  Later they moved back to Coffeyville and after 35 years at the CO-OP refinery he retired in 1983 as Foreman of the Pipefitters Group.

 

Then the couple moved to Afton, Oklahoma to be at Grand Lake because Dale and his wife had a passion for living the lake life.  Together they enjoyed all it had to offer, especially fishing and boating.  After a number of years they moved to Longview, Texas to enjoy life on Lake Cherokee and then back to Afton once again to live on Grand Lake.  In 2009 the couple made their final move back to Longview, TX to be closer to family.  When Dale’s wife passed in 2016 the couple had been married over 71 years.

 

Throughout his life Dale was always available to help others and could fix almost anything.  He was a lifelong member of the VFW and looked forward to being Santa Claus at the VFW holiday parties.  He also enjoyed bowling and playing dominoes.

 

He is survived by his son, Donald Dale and his wife Simone, daughters, Nancy Jane and Debra Sue, as well as six grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren as well as 4 great-great-grandchildren.  He is preceded in death by his wife, parents, two younger brothers and three younger sisters.

 

The family will receive friends from 10:30 am on Tuesday May 28, 2019 at Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel, 2405 Woodland Ave., Coffeyville, KS.  Graveside services honoring Dale's life will be held on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at 11:30 am at the Veterans Memorial Patio located across the street from the chapel.  The family has requested memorial contribution be made payable to either Coffeyville VFW or Heartsway Hospice, 4351 McCann Rd, Longview, TX 75605 and may be left in care of the chapel.  To leave a message of condolence for the family visit www.fordwulfbrunschapel.com

 

Gennie Ray Mims

Gennie Ray Mims age 75 of Coffeyville departed this life on May 19, 2019 at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.

 

Ray was born on June 23, 1943 in Spring Hill, Louisiana to Gennie and Bertha Mims. Ray attended the Webster Parish School System and graduated from Brown High School. He relocated to Kansas City, Missouri in 1967 and then made Coffeyville, Kansas his home in 1989. Ray drove Big Rig Trucks for 52 years, which was his life’s passion.

 

Ray’s memories will live on with his wife of 35 years Susie, children, Jacquelin Smith and Michael Mims both of Chicago, his brother Freeman Mims of Texas, eight grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.

 

He now rests with his parents and two brothers.

 

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at 2:00pm at Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel with burial immediately following at Fairview Cemetery. Friends are invited to sign the register and greet the family on Sunday, May 26, 2019 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at the Chapel. The family suggests memorials be made payable to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and they may be sent in care of Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel 2405 Woodland Ave. Coffeyville, KS 67337. To leave the family a message of condolence, please visit www.fordwulfbrunschapel.com

 

James Wayne "Benny" Benjamin

James Wayne “Benny” Benjamin, 74, of Tyro, KS passed away Monday, May 20, 2019 at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.

 

He was born on September 22, 1944 at Independence, KS to Hughy and Pearl (Gordon) Benjamin. Benny grew up and attended grade school in Tyro and graduated from Caney High School as Valedictorian of his class. While in high school Benny was a member of the track team. After graduating he attended Coffeyville Community College.

 

In September 1985 he married Anna Mae Hill. Following their marriage they made their home in Tyro. Benny was employed as a machinist at Funk Mfg. Co.  now John Deere Coffeyville Works for 39 years. When he was younger he worked at Electra and managed a Phillips 66 Service Station in Kansas City. After his retirement he enjoyed fishing with his wife, his family and friends at Card Creek, Copan Lake and Elk City Lake.

 

Benny was an avid Pittsburgh Steeler fan, he also enjoyed doing the cooking for the family Christmas Eve get together. But his greatest joy was spending time with his family especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

 

Survivors include his wife, Anna Mae of the home; four daughters, Tracie Eskew and husband, Melvin, Stacie Hough and husband, Rob, Billie Henderson and Steve, and Misty Sunday; twelve grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Roger Sunday, and two sisters.

 

Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 24, 2019 at the South Coffeyville United Methodist Church with Pastor Furan Jackson officiating.

 

Friends may call on Thursday from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

 

The family suggests memorials to the Tyro Volunteer Fire Department; contributions may be left with the funeral home or mailed in care of 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 of Coffeyville is in charge of arrangements.

Ira Norene Hagebusch

Iva Norene Hagebusch, 90, of South Coffeyville, Oklahoma passed away Friday, May 17, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

 

She was born on August 26, 1928 at Square Rock, Arkansas to William and Cora Emma (Harrison) King. Norene grew up in the Waldron, Arkansas area attending school at Square Rock, Evening Shade, Birds View and Waldron.

 

When she was young she helped her family on the family farm, during World War II she worked on the Community Hay Crew operating the bull rake. Later during the war she worked at a sewing company in Fort Smith, Arkansas sewing uniforms the soldiers. After the war she worked as a telephone operator in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.

 

On January 31, 1958 she married Delos Leon Hagebusch at the Nazarene Church in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Following their marriage they made their home in Coffeyville where they raised their children. After retiring they moved to their home in South Coffeyville, Oklahoma

Norene was a longtime active member of Central Church of the Nazarene in Coffeyville, she served in many church groups. She enjoyed gardening, sewing and doing alteration work but her greatest joy was spending time with her family.

Survivors include her husband, Delos Hagebusch of the home; one daughter, Janirene Kimrey and husband, Jake of rural Welch, Oklahoma; three sons, Carl Hagebusch and Nita of Grove, Oklahoma, David Hagebusch and wife, Carol of Coffeyville, Kansas, and Daren Hagebusch and wife, Keri of South Coffeyville, Oklahoma; one sister, Lura Duncan of Wister, Oklahoma; ten grandchildren, twelve step-grandchildren, and seventeen great-grandchildren.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents, one step-daughter, Deanna Kay; two brothers, Orville and Morris; and three sisters, Thelma, Willie, and Maude.

 

Services will be at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at Central Church of the Nazarene in Coffeyville with Pastor Matt Miles and Pastor David Warren officiating. Burial will follow in Restlawn Memorial Park in Coffeyville.

 

Friends may call on Tuesday from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

 

The family suggests memorials to Compassus Hospice, Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice or Central Church of the Nazarene; contributions may be

left with the funeral home or mailed in care of 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 of Coffeyville is in charge of arrangements.

 

Nina Lucille Arnold

Nina Lucille Arnold of Chetopa, Kansas at the age of 98 went to her mansion that Jesus has prepared for her on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Windsor Place in Coffeyville, Kansas.

 

Nina was born on August 8, 1920 in rural Craig County, Oklahoma to William Clarence and Grace Alvaretta (Waybright) Fromm. She grew up in Craig County and attended Maybell School until the family moved to Pocatello, Idaho.  Nina, her parents and sister returned to the Chetopa where she completed her education at Maybell School.  On July 21, 1944 she married Herschel Wesley Arnold in Quapaw, Oklahoma.  She and Herschel shared many moves together, living in Coffeyville while Herschel was employed with Sinclair Oil, they then relocated to Wichita and Topeka, Kansas and Tulsa, Oklahoma. In Tulsa while Herschel completed Barber School she attended the Tulsa Business College obtaining her associates degree.  Upon completing their educations they made their home in Chetopa, Kansas where Nina soon started her employment with H D Lee Garment Factory in the office area assisting with payroll, she transferred to the Miami factory upon the closing of the Chetopa location.   She then worked for Harrell Oil Company in Chetopa and Rohmiller Oil in Welch, Oklahoma where she had worked for a number of years before retiring.  She was a member of the First Christian Church of Chetopa. 

 

Nina and Hershel were not blessed with children of their own but were very involved with helping raise their nephew, Darrel Arnold.   Darrel and his wife, Charlotte and daughters Tollie and Tonya were a huge part of their lives as well as her parents and sister, Goldie and her husband Bill Wall.  Family was extremely important to Nina.  There wasn't a holiday, birthday, or family gathering that were not spent with them.  Nina also valued her friends always making time to call, drop in or invite them to share a meal.

 

Nina was the kind of person that loved to care for others but wasn’t good at allowing others to do for her.  She loved to show her love by baking your favorite pie, cake, cookies or a meal for you.  You couldn't stop by for just a quick hello; she always wanted to share a cup of coffee and a baked good that she had prepared just in case someone stopped by to visit.  She loved to go out to eat and to go shopping, looking for the perfect bargain that she was really good at finding.  Nina always took great pride in her appearance and caring for her things.

 

Nina is survived by Darrel's wife, Charlotte Arnold, great nieces, Tollie and her husband Tom Haymaker all of Coffeyville, Tonya Arnold-Arbeitman and companion Chris Miller of Imperial, Missouri; great-great nieces and nephews, Bradley Haymaker and wife Amber of Coffeyville, Christopher Haymaker and wife Leah of Kansas City, Kansas, Douglas Haymaker and wife, Samantha of Pineville, Missouri, Gabrielle Arbeitman and boyfriend Nathan Venturella of St. Charles, Missouri, Elijah and Halle Arbeitman of Imperial Missouri, great-great-great nieces and nephews, Karson Haymaker, Isabell Haymaker, Piper Lucille Haymaker, Charlotte Jo Haymaker and Savannah Haymaker; and a whole host of extended family, and friends that she considered her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herschel of 50 years, her parents, sister, Goldie Wall and nephew, Darrel Arnold.

 

Nina moved to Coffeyville to be near Darrel and his family after her health declined, she never accepted it as home but enjoyed being able to see all of them more.  She tried to be content but always wished to go "Home".  The family welcomes you to share in the celebration of her life on Monday, May 20, 2019 at 1:00 pm at the First Christian Church located at 913 Maple, Chetopa, Kansas with Pastor Terry Robison officiating.  The family will receive friends on Sunday, May 19, 2019 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm also at the church.  Services will be under the direction of Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel of Coffeyville.   Nina will be laid to rest next to her parents and loving husband, at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Chetopa.  The family request memorial contributions be made payable to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice or Chetopa First Christian Church and may be left in care of the chapel.  To leave a message of condolence for the family visit www.fordwulfbrunschapel.com

 

Sandra Kay Dill

Sandra Kay Dill, 70, of Coffeyville formerly of Hartford, KS passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019 at Medicalodge of Coffeyville.

 

'She was born on August 10, 1948 at Emporia, KS to Thomas and Frances Louise (Jacobs) Dill. Sandra grew up and attended school in Hartford, graduating from Hartford High School.

 

She married Larry Parks Stephenson, they had three children Kaylee and Larry James, and Shane Allan. They were later divorced.

While raising three children in the 1970’s Sandra and her sister, Barbara became a truck driving team for National Carriers until the 1990’s she continued to make her home in Hartford. She then began working at Casey’s in Lebo, KS where she worked until retiring. She moved to Coffeyville in 2016 to be closer to her daughter.

 

Sandra attended the Hartford United Methodist Church, after moving to Coffeyville she attended Tyro Christian Church in Tyro, KS. She enjoyed coloring and working word search puzzles.

 

Survivors include her daughter, Kaylee Jackson and husband, Michael of Coffeyville; her son, Larry James Stephenson and fiancée, Amanda Fritz of Table Rock, NE; sister, Jo Anne Foster of San Antonio, TX, half-sister, Doris Irene (Dill) Barnhart; eighteen grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Shane Allan Stephenson; and one sister, Barbara Dill.

 

A Memorial Service celebrating Sandra’s life will be on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. at the Hartford United Methodist Church. The family will have lunch following the service.

 

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

 

David W. Barnes Funeral Home of Coffeyville is in charge of the service.

Jason Paul "Jake" Casurole

Jason Paul “Jake” Casurole, was born on Kansas Day January 29, 1972 to Roger E. Caurole and Becky Hurst Gordon in Coffeyville, KS. Jason passed away in his home surrounded by his loving family on Mother’s Day Sunday, May 12, 2019.

 

When he was young the family lived Republic, Pennsylvania until returning to Coffeyville. Jason had an amazing 47 years traveling the USA and Canada by van, train and plane. He vacationed summers in Pennsylvania with his Dad’s family. Jake attended many sporting events watching his brother, Preston and his nieces. He attended many concerts from Rap to New Kids on the Block. His comfort zone was his awesome bedroom. H spent every other weekend with his Dad in his second awesome bedroom.

 

Jason attended Verdigris Valley Pre-school, graduated from Tri County with a Field Kindley High School Diploma; he also attended Class LTD for twenty years. He had so many caring workers throughout these years.

Jake is survived by his parents, Roger and Becky; brother, Preston Casurole; sister Claire Casurole Weaver; nieces Shea Casurole (Camron) and Rain Casurole; nephews, Macson and Griffon and great-niece, Saige Rock; and many loving cousins and friends.

Jason was loved by anyone who ever met him. Thank you to all the doctors, nurses, and staff through his years. Thank you to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospices and their caring staff these last few weeks.

 

A Private Family Service celebrating Jakes life will on Friday, May 17, 2019, with Sister Janelle Brittain presiding.

 

The family will receive friends on Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville.

 

The family suggests memorials in Jason’s memory to a scholarship fund being established at Coffeyville Community College; contributions may be left with or mailed in care of 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 of Coffeyville is in charge of arrangments.

Bob L. Shafer

Bob L Shafer age 80 of Coffeyville passed away on May 12, 2019 at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center

 

Bob was born on August 30, 1938 in Caney, KS to George and Myrtle (Thomison) Shafer. He was raised in the Caney area where he attended the Caney High School. After school Bob began working at the Caney Glass Plant and the Carpenters union in Coffeyville. He started his own construction company Bob Shafer Building and Remodeling where he built at least 30 homes in the Coffeyville area and remodeled countless others.  Bob then took a position with Medicalodges Inc. where he was the vice president of construction for many years. Bob met Earlene Glidewell on a blind date in 1953, they started a two year relationship before Bob asked for her hand in marriage. They were united in marriage December 8, 1955 in Caney, KS at the First Assembly of God. The couple was blessed with 4 children and later many grandchildren. Bob was on the advisory board of Directors for the Coffeyville Salvation Army, he was the past president and a charter member of the Montgomery County Home Builders Association, he was a Boy Scout and Cub Scout leader, and a member of the Lions Club. Bob loved to work, and create things with his hands.  He enjoyed hunting especially pheasant and quail, fishing, restoring classic cars, his pride being a 55 Crown Victoria and 30 Ford Model A.  He took the Crown Vic on the road to many car shows even claiming a national championship trophy with it. In his most recent years he loved being out in his flower gardens, spending time in nature and continuing to work with his hands. Bob was an active member of the First Church of God where he loved to serve the Lord and his church family.  Bob will be remembered mostly for his huge heart, always putting God and his family first. He was always kind to everybody he met and possessed a gentle demeanor. Bob had a will to live and he lived well, even living with pancreatic cancer for over 7 years and wasn’t one to complain. One factor driving that will, was Bobs sincere love for Earlene, the couple walked through life hand in hand never far apart from each other. Whatever medical hurdle came his way he fought it.

 

Bob’s memories will live on with his wife of 63 years Earlene, his sons Ric Shafer his wife Wanda of Coffeyville, Stan Shafer of Coffeyville, Bob Shafer Jr his wife Gina Broken Arrow, OK, Kathy Turner her husband Justin of Westminster, CO, brother Tom Shafer his wife Linda of Pryor, OK, sister Betty Shafer of Copan, OK, 13 Grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren.

 

He now rests with his parents, sister Evelyn Miller, and grandson Daniel Shafer

 

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 11:00 am at the First Church of God at 5th and Cline with Pastor Mark Wilson officiating. Burial will immediately follow at Fairview Cemetery. Friends are welcome to sign the register and greet the family on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel. The family suggests memorials be made payable to the Coffeyville Salvation Army and they may be sent in care of Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel 2405 Woodland Ave. Coffeyville, KS 67337. To leave the family a message of condolence, please visit www.fordwulfbrunschapel.com

 

Shirley Bryant

Shirley Bryant went to her Heavenly reward on May 6, 2019 at the age of 82 at her home in South Coffeyville, Oklahoma surrounded by her loved ones.

 

Shirley Jean Downing was born March 24, 1937 to Alfred and Selma Opal (Dill) Downing in South Coffeyville. She attended school in South Coffeyville before marrying her sweetheart, Billy Dean Bryant, on October 17, 1951. They were married for 63 years and had 4 children, Deborah, Patti, Sherri, and Rick. They lived in South Coffeyville all their life.

 

Shirley loved working in her garden and took pride in her irises, holly hocks, and tiger lilies. She enjoyed sewing and made homemade clothes for her children. Her daughters still remember the dresses she sewed for their school dances and the flannel nightgowns they received every year for Christmas. She was a Sunday school teacher and youth leader at Emmanuel Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church in South Coffeyville. She worked for several years at Bones Café in South Coffeyville and the Jolly Kids Garment Factory in Coffeyville, KS, but spent most of her life as a stay-at-home mom and grandma. Being "Gran" was her favorite job of all - she hosted family holidays and events and was usually surrounded by grandkids and great-grandkids, even in her final days.

 

She is survived by two children, Deborah Lee and husband, Robert, of South Coffeyville; Sherri Morgan and husband, Adrian, of Tyro, KS; one brother, William "Bill" Brown from Huntington Beach, California; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Bryant; two children, Patti Lynn Bryant and Rick Bryant; and three brothers, Roscoe "Rocky" Brown, Dwayne Downing, and Charles "Chuck" Downing.

 

Shirley's celebration of life will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel in Coffeyville, KS.  Burial will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation (closed casket) will be Wednesday, May 8 from 6 to 7:30 at Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel.  The family request memorial contributions be made payable to the South Coffeyville Volunteer Fire Department, contributions may be sent in care of Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel, 2405 Woodland Ave, Coffeyville, KS  67337.  To leave a message of condolence visit www.fordwulfbrunschapel.com

 

Mary Beatrice Schmidt

Mary Beatrice Schmidt, 87, of Coffeyville passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at Medicalodge of Coffeyville.

 

She was born on May 26, 1931 at Abilene, TX to Seaborn Henry and Ola Belle (Parker) Lassiter. Mary grew up and attended school in Abilene, after graduating from Abilene High School she attended Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene where she received a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education.

 

On June 2, 1962 she married Chester Lee Schmidt at Lamesa, TX. Following their marriage they made their home in Fort Worth, Texas while her husband attended Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.  After his graduation they moved to Mound Valley, KS where they lived for seven years, until moving to Coffeyville. After moving to Coffeyville Mary taught 3rd Grade at Dearing School until retiring after 40 years of teaching. Her husband, preceded her in death on September 16, 2007.

 

She was a member of First Southern Baptist Church in Coffeyville. Mary loved spending time with her family.

 

Survivors include two daughters, Deborah Maples and husband, Scott of Coffeyville, KS, and Donna Blumer and husband, Mark of Parsons, KS; one sister, Ruthette Swift of Jenks, OK; one brother, Don Lassiter of Waco, TX; four grandchildren, Sarah Reese, Jeyree Drury and husband, Shane, Jesse Blumer and Kaytee Blumer; and four great grandchildren.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and one great-grandson, Max Reese.

 

Services will be at 1:00 p.m., Monday, May 6, 2019 at Emmanuel Southern Baptist Church in Coffeyville with her nephew Pastor Ted Mercer officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Coffeyville.

 

Friends may call on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.at the David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

 

The family suggests memorials to Medicalodge Activity Fund; contributions may be left with the funeral home or mailed in care of 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 of Coffeyville is in charge of arrangements.

Alberto Cortez Sanchez

Alberto Cortez Sanchez, 46, of Coffeyville, Kansas passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family.

 

Alberto was born on April 27, 1973 in Mexico City, Mexico to Santiago Cortez de la Riva and Maria Dolores Sanchez Rodriguez.  He grew up in Mexico City where he attended local schools.

 

In 1997 he moved to Illinois where he resided for four year then moved to Coffeyville, Kansas to be with family.

 

On November 19, 2005 he was united in marriage to Jennifer Ann Aldridge at the Central Church of the Nazarene in Coffeyville.  The couple has made Coffeyville their home where they have been raising their children.  He worked most recently for Cobalt Boats in Neodesha, Kansas.

 

He is remembered as the life of the party.  You could always find him cooking in the kitchen, singing and dancing around making his famous carnitas.  He enjoyed many gatherings with family and friends where they could play music and sing and dance together.  His happiness and humor were contagious to all those around him.  He loved his family and looked forward to having movie nights together.

 

Alberto was a mechanic.  All the people in the community knew he was the man to find when it came to working on their cars.  He was an extremely hard worker.  The family said even when doctors recommended he stop working, Alberto pushed on until his very last days.  That was the kind of man he was, a provider and hard worker.

 

He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Cortez of the home; children, Jalisica Rivera, Alberto Cortez, Jr., Mariana Cortez all of Coffeyville, Kansas; his mother, Dolores Sanchez Rodriguez of Mexico; best friend and brother, Israel Cortez Sanchez; sisters, Veronica Cortez, Araceli Cortez, Nancy Cortez. 

 

Following Alberto’s wishes, cremation has taken place.

 

A Rosary Vigil Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 2nd with Mass of Christian Burial directly following at Holy Name Catholic Church.  Private family inurnment will take place at a later date.

 

David W. Barnes Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

 

To leave a message for the family online, go to www.dwbfh.com

 

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