Dick Schwartz - LHS Class of 1953

Col. Richard H. Schwartz, USMC (ret.), age 85, passed away on April 20, 2021 at St. Luke's Living Center in Marion, KS.

Dick's life began on October 1, 1935 in Leavenworth, KS. He was the son of Joseph and Erma P. (Hawes) Schwartz. Dick was a 1953 graduate of Leavenworth High School, where he excelled in athletics. He went on to Ottawa University where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree and earned athletic letters in football, basketball, and track and was inducted into the Ottawa Hall of Fame. Dick completed his formal education by earning his Masters in Business degree from the University of Southern California. 

He was united in marriage to Margie Bernhardt on August 9, 1959 in Marion.

Dick began his military career in 1954 by serving in the United State Coast Guard and served his country later in the United States Marine Corps until his retirement as a Colonel in 1989. While in the Marine Corps, Dick served in Vietnam as an infantry company commander and earned several commendations. He represented the Marine Corps in the All Service and national AAU track meets where he set a Marine Corps record personal best discus throw breaking the record of Olympian Bob Mathias. He later used those skills to coach the Marion High School discus throwers and sent two athletes to state competition. 

After retirement, Dick moved to Florida working with veteran's affected by the Dow Chemical Co. "Agent Orange". He was a humanitarian at heart, whether it was making sure those less fortunate had food on a holiday or giving away clothing to strangers. Dick was always thinking of his fellow man. He was responsible for a local food drive during the Vietnam War asking for commodities from the community to feed to the children in Vietnam that he encountered. 

Dick was a member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Kiwanis, and Eastmoor United Methodist Church. He loved to golf, travel, and enjoyed driving his 1966 Mustang. 

His greatest joy was his family which includes his wife Margie Schwartz of Marion; children Thane (Judy) Schwartz of Marion, and Peri (Ray) Griffith of Chesapeake, VA.; grandchildren Landon (Stephanie) Schwartz, Bronson Schwartz, Richard (Kylie) Griffith, Ben (Ashley) Griffith and Daniel Griffith; and great grandchildren Josslyn, Adeline, Easton, Conley, and Ransom. 

Dick was preceded in death by his parents and 12 siblings. 

His family will gather with friends on Friday, April 30th from 6-8 p.m. at Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Marion. A memorial service will be held in his honor on Saturday May 1, 2021, 11:00am at Eastmoor United Methodist Church, Marion, led by Pastor Darren Frazier and supported by the Marine Corps Reserve unit from Wichita, KS. Dick will be laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, D.C. with full military honors. 

Memorial contributions in his name may be directed to the Marion Food Bank or Ronald McDonald Charities, both in care of the funeral home.

Please leave a memory on Dick's online Tribute Wall.

Jo Ann Augustine Honeycutt - LHS Class of 1952

Jo Ann Honeycutt, 86, Leavenworth, Kansas, passed away Friday, February 26, 2021, at her home surrounded by love. 

She was born January 5, 1935, in Topeka, Kansas, to John and Virginia (Haffner) Augustine.

Jo Ann was an artist with her needlepoint, crocheting and knitting. Her quilts will warm everyone she gave them to for years to come. She was a voracious reader.

She loved animals, especially her last pet cat Max, who she loved dearly and made her laugh daily.

Thanks to Crittendon Home Care and Crossroads Hospice for the impeccable care given with love and respect.

A private moment will be held at a later date. Arrangements are in care of R.L. Leintz Funeral Home.

Together ♥♥♥ Forever

Air Force S.Sgt. Dirk A. Honeycutt, 32, formerly of Leavenworth, Kansas, stationed at Warren Air Force Base, Cheyenne, Wyoming, was one of two airmen killed Sunday, September 6, 1964 in an automobile accident near Douglas, Wyoming.
He was born November 24, 1932, at Ft. Leavenworth to Floyd and Christine (Evans) Honeycutt. He received his education in the Leavenworth schools and graduated from Leavenworth High School in 1951. He enlisted in the Navy in 1951 and after four years transferred to the Air Force.

On July 22, 1955 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Leavenworth, where he was a member, he was married to Jo Ann Augustine (LHS Class of 1952). 
Sergeant Honeycutt is survived by his widow, two daughters Debra Leigh and Tertna Ann Honeycutt, all of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Honeycutt, 208 S. Esplanade; a brother, CWO Floyd T. Honeycutt, USAF, Naples, Italy; a sister, Mrs. Harvey H. Ford, Downing, Hawaii.; and his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Robert Wilson, Colorado Springs, Colorado. 
Funeral service will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Burial will be in the National Cemetery, Ft. Leavenworth. Time of funeral arrangements will be announced by the Larkin Funeral Home. 

Dolores "Dee" Kern McCurdy - LHS Class of 1953

Dolores Marie Kern McCurdy, passed away at her daughter and son-in-law’s home, in Pittsburg, Kansas on January 2, 2021 at the age of 85. 

Born at home during a winter storm on January 30, 1935, she was delivered by her father in Leavenworth, Kansas. 

Dolores, or “Dee,” was a happy, active soul from childhood until her death.
Music was a staple of her family life, and she was especially talented at playing the piano and alto saxophone. As a youngster, she played piano in her father’s dance band (Dutch Kern’s Orchestra) at the Kern Barn Dance Hall every weekend. The band also played at dances throughout northeastern Kansas during that time. At the age of 80, she taught herself to play the ukulele and joined the Tallgrass Ukulele group that performed for community gatherings. 

Dee grew up with horses and was an active member of the Leavenworth Saddle Club. She joined her parents as they rode in parades and horse shows and she earned over a hundred ribbons and awards in competitions.
She attended Saint Joseph Elementary School in Leavenworth and graduated from Leavenworth High School. In high school, she was active in the band and other clubs, including the high school’s Business Club. She was nominated as President of the Kansas State High School Business Organization. 

Her interest in business led to her employment at the Fort Leavenworth Post Exchange where she met the love of her life, Jasper Marvin McCurdy, Jr. 

Dee and Marv were married in Leavenworth on April 16, 1955 and she began the life of an Army officer’s wife.
Dee enjoyed being active. For years, she walked 6-8 miles every day, and she was an avid bowler who earned many individual and team awards. She also worked at the bowling alley, serving as a youth coach, as league president and secretary for many years, and as the president of the Leavenworth Women’s Bowling Association. Dee and Marv were terrific square dancers and attended dances across northeast Kansas. She was also a member and officer of the Leavenworth Philomathean Literary Club.
Dee was an outstanding cook and had a world-class cookbook library that she had assembled over the years. While she loved to read literature, she especially loved to read recipes and would spend hours upon hours reading and planning menus. She prepared and published a cookbook and was the Food Editor for the Leavenworth Times for several years, writing weekly columns.
Dee and Marvin were committed to service and giving to others. She was a life-long member of the St Joseph parish in Leavenworth and coordinated annual charity efforts to raise money for the church and to provide supplies, clothing, and gifts for needy children and families.
She loved her doggies, especially Liebchen, a Yorkie that was a superb companion for her, but her primary gift was her love of her family and friends. She was devoted to her husband of 57 years, Marv who preceded her in death in 2013. 

Dee was also very, very proud of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and would tell anyone who would listen all about them.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Dutch and Grace Kern, her brother, Junior Kern, and her husband Marv.
Survivors include son Ronald McCurdy (Kimberly Chaney) of Frederick, Maryland, and daughter Rhonda Grace McCurdy White (Tony) of Pittsburg, Kansas; grandchildren Caitlin McCurdy (Sam Garland), Devon McCurdy Lawrence (Robert), Kelsey McCurdy, Adam White, Heather Turner (Bryan), Lara Hamidi-Ismert (Mitch), Jonathan Harms Mahlandt (Rachael), Grant Chaney, Kate Chaney; great-grandchildren Elliott Jasper Garland, Madeline Garland, Owen Lawrence, Finn Harms Mahlandt, Darcy Harms Mahlandt, Bryson Turner, Cobyn Turner; and her very special friend Myron Sildon, as well as sister-in-law Mary Charlotte Kern, and many nieces and nephews.

Dee made many new friends at TallGrass in Overland Park and we thank each of you for your love, friendship, and support while she lived there as well as when she moved from Tallgrass to Pittsburg. We'd like to thank, Kayla Spencer, who was our mother's personal home health nurse while living in Pittsburg; mom and Kayla had a very special bond and for that we are grateful.

Services will be held at a later date. 

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to one’s local animal shelter or humane society. 

Arrangements are by the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home, 522 S. Broadway in Pittsburg, KS 66762.  

Condolences can be left online at 

https://www.bathnaylor.com/obituaries/Dolores-Mccurdy/.

UPDATE  July 13, 2021

Services will be held on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 10:00am at the Leintz Funeral Home in Leavenworth, Kansas. Many of you already sent cards, flowers, and donations; please do not feel you must do this again to coincide with her service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to one's local animal shelter or humane society. Here is a link to the Leavenworth Animal Welfare Society which Dee helped support: https://www.leavenworthanimalwelfaresociety.com/donate

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Jasper Marvin McCurdy, Jr., age 81, died unexpectedly at the Shawnee Mission Medical Center in Shawnee, Kansas, on March 25, 2013.

Marv was born on the family farm on Jan. 13, 1932, northwest of Bentonville, Arkansas, to Jasper Marvin McCurdy, Sr. and Eva Grace Hornsby McCurdy, the youngest of 9 children. He was raised during the throes of the Great Depression. 

Marv went to Valley View school near where he was born. He graduated from Bentonville High School in 1949, serving as homecoming king, captain of the football and basketball teams, and class president his senior year.

After high school, he attended NEO Community College in Miami, Oklahoma, where he also played football. Marv then joined the Army in 1951 and spent two years in Korea during the Korean War. As a young officer, He was selected for the honor of representing the 5th Regimental Combat Team when 125,000 prisoners were exchanged just above the 38th Parallel in 1953; he received a letter of commendation for service during this repatriation of prisoners. 

Marv’s next assignment was a special blessing when he met the love of his life, Dolores Kern, at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. They were married April 16, 1955, and began a lifetime devoted to each other and the family they would have together. Ron was born at Fort Leavenworth in 1956 and Rhonda was born in Germany in 1960 while they were stationed there.

Their life continued at posts in Fort Benning, Georgia, Washington, DC, back to Germany, Norfolk, Virginia, and a tour in Vietnam that concluded with Marv serving as a representative of the U.S. Military Commander at the Paris Peace talks. After returning from that assignment, Marv was assigned back to the Pentagon in Military Intelligence with the Joint Chiefs of Staff and attended numerous leadership schools culminating with the prestigious Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. He also graduated with honors from the University of Maryland in 1962.

Marv retired from the Army as a full Colonel in 1975. He was awarded the Legion of Merit three times, the Bronze Star, and numerous other Meritorious Service and Commendation Awards.

In 1978, Marv and Dolores moved back to Leavenworth and began a second career serving their community. Marv served on the Lansing Planning and Zoning commission for 13 years and on the Mt. Calvary Cemetery board. He volunteered with the area Adult Education Center teaching several evenings each week for over 10 years. Marv and Dolores enjoyed K-State sports, bowling, square dancing, working with their church, giving back to their neighbors, and especially their children and, in time, grandchildren. Marv’s meticulous nature lent itself to rewarding hobbies creating stained glass, major home improvements, and refinishing antique furniture.

Marv never forgot his humble upbringing and combined a keen intellect, a driving work ethic, and strong personal ethics to find success in every endeavor he selected. In every opportunity throughout his illustrious life, he emerged as a leader among leaders.

Marv is survived by Dolores, his wife and partner of nearly 58 wonderful years. He is also survived by their son, Ron McCurdy (wife Kim) of Frederick, Maryland. and by daughter, Rhonda Grace White (husband Tony) of Pittsburg Kansas.; nine grandchildren, (Caitlin McCurdy, Devon McCurdy, Kelsey McCurdy, Lara Ismert, Adam White, Heather Turner (Bryan), Jonathan Mahlandt, Grant Chaney, and Kate Chaney and two great-grandchildren (Bryson and Corbyn Turner). Two older sisters also survive, Gertrude Jewell of Hampton, Virginia and Fay Wight of Bentonville, along with many beloved cousins, nieces, and nephews, and close friends.

In addition to his parents, Marv was preceded in death by brothers, Albert McCurdy, Clyde McCurdy, and Ray McCurdy and sisters Nellie Heess, Dorothy Cress Sheldon, and Margaret Sawyer.

Visitation with the family will be Friday evening, March 29, 2013, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the R.L. Leintz Funeral Home in Leavenworth. The service will be Saturday, March 30 at 2 p.m. also at the funeral home. Internment will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery immediately following the service. 

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Leavenworth Animal Welfare Society (LAWS) or the Leavenworth Assistance Center.

Glenn Johnson - LHS Class of 1953

Glenn D. Johnson, 87, Leavenworth, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Providence Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas. 

Glenn was born on February 8, 1933 at Hooker, South Dakota to Gustave A. and Violet E. (Edblom) Johnson. 

He attended local schools in Leavenworth, KS. Glenn was drafted into the US Army and served his country during the Korean conflict. 

He found the love of his life when he met Shirley I. Moore (LHS Class of 1953) and they were married on June 12, 1955 in Leavenworth. From this marriage, five children were born, Scott, Steven, Susan, Sally and Sherry. 

Glenn enjoyed hunting, fishing and working in his garden, but his main hobby, as he put it, was farming. 

He worked as a job superintendent for DiCarlo Construction Co for 18 years, retiring in January of 1999. He also worked for Besel’s roofing and heating as a carpenter for 14 years. 

He is survived by his children, Scott M. (Ann) Johnson of Lansing, Kansas, Steven P. Johnson of Nortonville, Kansas, Susan (Bernie) Proskovec, of Madrid, Nebraska, Sally A. Hargis, of Topeka, Kansas, and Sherry L. Brogan, of Winfield, Kansas; brother, Virgil O. Johnson, of Lansing; 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Shirley, brother Dwane A. Johnson and sister Joyce E. Beister. 

Visitation will be Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Belden Larkin Funeral Home at 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Funeral Service will be Monday, December 28, 2020 at the funeral home commencing at 12:00 pm with Pastor Dale Cleland, officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memory Gardens Cemetery. Due to the Coronavirus, masks are required and social distancing is encouraged. 

Memorials in Glenn's name may be directed to the donor's choice.

Nettie Bates Mitchell - LHS Class of 1953

On Tuesday November 10, 2020, Nettie Berniece Bates-Mitchell, a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, and confidant to all who knew her, passed away at the age of 85, at Providence Medical Center, Kansas City, KS. This extraordinary woman was born on October 21, 1935 in Leavenworth, KS, to the union of Albert Bates Winston and Evelyn Patterson and was the eldest of her siblings.

Nettie graduated from Leavenworth High School and later worked as a Team Assembler for Hallmark Cards, a Census Taker for the United States Census Bureau, a Nurse’s Assistant for the Veteran’s Administration and Cushing Hospital, and as a Cashier at the Fort Leavenworth Post Exchange. 

In 1954 she married Harvey O. Mitchell, a serviceman in the United States Army and traveled numerous places across the country with him and their five children, before settling in her hometown of Leavenworth. However, for many years thereafter, she continued to travel throughout the United States and twice to Germany to visit family and friends. 

She was lifetime member of Sunflower Missionary Baptist Church, and in her own words she wrote, “My journey with Sunflower Baptist Church began as a babe in my mother’s arms.” As a member she served as a Post Delegate, on the Missionary Committee, and the Mother’s Board. She spoke fondly of attending and being involved in various church services and activities throughout her lifetime. 

Nettie was a strong woman of faith and committed to the service of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Her great reward from Him for her faithful and selfless service is clearly identified in the Book of Matthew, Chapter 25, Verses 31-40, where it is written, 31 “When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the holy angels with Him, then He will sit on the throne of His glory. 32 All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate them one from another, as a shepherd divides his sheep from the goats. 33 And He will set the sheep on His right hand, but the goats on the left. 34 Then the King will say to those on His right hand, ‘Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: 35 for I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; 36 I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me.’ 37 “Then the righteous will answer Him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You drink? 38 When did we see You a stranger and take You in, or naked and clothe You? 39 Or when did we see You sick, or in prison, and come to You?’ 40 And the King will answer and say to them, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.'

Nettie was the family matriarch for two decades and her maternal love, wisdom, support, charity, encouragement, guidance, and even tough love, when needed, is a great loss to her entire family, as well as many other children and adults from the community that she has helped rear over the years. She cherished every photo, gift, card, and note she received. Many of the notes, bible scriptures, and plaques of encouraging words she received could be seen posted on every wall of her home She never forgot a friend or family member’s special occasion or birthday, always sending heartfelt cards, mailing handwritten letters, offering meaningful gifts, or calling to speak kind words or personally sing happy birthday to you. 

She enjoyed cooking, baking, listening to soulful and gospel music, traveling, bowling, crocheting, photography, collecting owls, completing crossword puzzles, and hosting picnics, holiday events, and birthday parties.

Nettie was preceded in death by her husband; daughter, Berniece Runnels; son, Dwayne Mitchell; parents, step-parents, Curby Rogers and Laura Mae Winston; granddaughters, Anzerita Bigby and Paulicia Carrell; siblings, Mildred Saulter, Alberta Kennedy, Vera Hildebrandt, Regina King, Orlo "Bud" Allen, Alfred Bates, Albert Bates, Katherine Winston, James Winston, Charlotte Moulden.

She is survived by her children, Edward Mitchell, Lisa Mitchell, and Charles Mitchell; grandchildren, Roman Williams, Marcus Jones, Cameron Richards, Charise Rogers, Tina Johnson, Walter Bethea, and Roslynn Bethea; 24 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great grandchildren, siblings; Curby Rogers, Adrian Rogers, Floyd Harris, Joseph Winston, Laura Solombrino, and Helen Brockenbrough; her eldest first cousin, Almeta Mantley; as well as a host of other family members and friends to cherish her memories.

Condolences may be left on Nettie's online Memory Wall at https://memorials.leintzfh.com/nettie-mitchell/4429156/index.php

A funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, at the R.L. Leintz Funeral Home. Burial will follow at 1:30 p.m. at Leavenworth National Cemetery.

Shirley Abraham Jacobson - LHS Class of 1953

Shirley Ann Jacobson, daughter of Viola Linow Abraham Phillips, Paul Abraham, and (stepfather) Eirvin U. Phillips, was born on April 9th, 1935 in Bertha Minnesota. Shirley died peacefully on September 27th, 2020, at her home in Alexandria, Minnesota, just nine short months after her beloved husband, Douglas L. Jacobson. 

Shirley moved several times in her younger years. One of the moves brought her back to Alexandria, in the 7th grade, where she first met her future husband, Doug. She left Alexandria again and ultimately graduated from Leavenworth High School, Leavenworth, Kansas, in 1953. She was active in high school, serving as class president, in pep club, the Red Cross, and several other clubs. 

After graduation, Shirley moved to California to pursue a career in nursing, but soon returned to Alexandria to help her mom after her stepfather suffered a stroke. Shirley applied for a job at Diekman’s Jewelry. The owner, a former classmate of Shirley’s and good friend of Doug, was quick to inform “that Abraham girl” is back in town. Soon after, Doug contacted Shirley and arranged for a first date, and he then stood her up! Fortunately, she forgave him, and a true love began. Shirley and Doug were married on August 21, 1959 in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. Three sons were born to the happy couple, Steve, Tony, and Tom. 

In 1970, Shirley and Doug packed their three boys and their belongings into a camper-converted school bus and headed north to Alaska, in search of a better life for their family. In 1979, Shirley and Doug built their first greenhouse in Wasilla, Alaska, the start of a new adventure that would define their lives and those of future generations of their family. Jacobson’s Greenhouse is a thriving business to this day. 

Shirley and Doug, and son, Tom returned to Alexandria in 2009, where they enjoyed the beautiful lakes and spending time with family and friends. Shirley continued to explore her passion for gardening, finding and planting all the newest colors and varieties of the flowers she loved so dearly. Visitors were never surprised to see her surrounded by stacks of gardening magazines and catalogs. 

The family is happy knowing that Shirley and Doug are reunited and are planting flowers in Heaven’s gardens. 

She is survived by her sons, Steve (Brenda) Jacobson of Wasilla, Alaska; Tony (Cynthia) Jacobson of Wasilla, Alaska; Tom Jacobson of Farwell; grandchildren, Cory (Blaise) Anderson of Grand Rapids; Robbie Jacobson of Wasilla, Alaska; Jeremy (Michelle) Jacobson of Wasilla, Alaska; and Toni Gail (Ben) Frank of Willow, Alaska; step granddaughters, Kirsten (Josh Sonkiss) Pickard of Tucson, AZ and Nikki Lee (Chris Hennen) of Wasilla, Alaska; great grandchildren, Kayden Jacobson; Marlee Jacobson; Otto Jacobson; and Greta Jacobson; step great grandson, Nick Pickard; sister Betty Dau of Alexandria and her family; sisters in law Gretchen (Darryl) Braget and Donna Dykhuizen; and other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas L. Jacobson, her parents, her brother Wayne Abraham, daughter in law Nancy Jensen, and brother in law Duane Dykhuizen. 

Memorial services will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. Arrangements are with Anderson Funeral Home and Crematory of Alexandria, Minnesota. www.andersonfuneral.net

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Douglas LeRoy Jacobson, the son of Daniel and Ida (Fischer) Jacobson, was born on October 3, 1933 in Alexandria, Minnesota.  Doug graduated from Central High School in the class of 1952.  He attended St. Cloud University for one year before enlisting into the United States Army.  Doug was stationed in Japan during the Korean War.  After two years serving our country, Doug returned to Minnesota and continued his education at St. Cloud University.  After college, Doug returned to Alexandria and applied for and obtained his insurance and real estate license. 

Doug met the love of life, Shirley Abraham.  They were united in marriage on August 21, 1959 in Thief Rivers Falls, MN.  Three sons were born to this union, Steve, Tony and Tom. In 1970, Doug and his family decided to move to Palmer, Alaska where he worked as a loan administrator for the State of Alaska for about 10 years.  Doug and Shirley decided to start a new adventure and in 1980 they built their first greenhouse in Wasilla, Alaska.  Through the years Doug continued to grow their business to be bigger and better with about 30 greenhouses, which his family continues to own and operate.  Doug and Shirley retired and moved to Alexandria in 2009, where they enjoyed the beautiful lakes and loved spending time with family and friends.

Douglas L. Jacobson died at his home on December 23, 2019 at the age of 86 years old.  He is survived by his loving wife, Shirley Jacobson of Alexandria; sons, Steve (Brenda) Jacobson of Wasilla, Alaska; Tony (Cynthia) Jacobson of Wasilla, Alaska; Tom Jacobson of Farwell; grandchildren, Cory (Blaise) Anderson of Grand Rapids, Robbie Jacobson of Wasilla, Alaska, Jeremy (Michelle) Jacobson of Wasilla, Alaska, and Toni Gail (Ben) Frank of Willow, Alaska; step granddaughters, Kirsten (Josh Sonkiss) Pickard of Tucson, AZ, and Nikki Lee (Chris Hennen) of Wasilla, Alaska; great grandchildren, Kayden Jacobson, Marlee Jacobson, Otto Jacobson and Greta Jacobson; step great grandson, Nick Pickard; sisters, Donna Dykhuizen of Brooklyn Center and Gretchen (Darryl Braget of Alexandria; sister-in-law, Betty Dau; nephew Dan Dykhuizen and other nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law; Duane Dykhuizen.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, December 30, 2019 at 2 PM at the Governor’s Room at Nelson Gables, 1220 Nokomis Street, Alexandria, MN.  Interment will be later at St. Luke’s Cemetery near Garfield, MN.

In Lieu of flowers memorials are preferred. 

Karen Bloyd Jones - LHS Class of 1953

On Friday, March 6, 2020, Karen Bloyd Jones, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away at the age of 84.
Karen Ann was born on July 20, 1935 in Leavenworth, Kansas to Milton C. (“Cliff”) and Margaret (née Schreiber) Bloyd. She received her Occupational Therapy degree from the University of Kansas in Lawrence in 1958. 
On May 31, 1958, she married Ramon (Ray) William Jones at the First Presbyterian Church of Leavenworth. They raised four sons, Steve, Roger, Doug and Andy. Ray was an officer in the Navy for 20 years and this resulted in the family moving in military fashion on a frequent basis.
Karen had three guiding pillars in her life: Faith, Family and Service.
She was a member of Knox Presbyterian Church in Falls Church, VA for 42 years and served as an elder several times, numerous committees, and on the Falls Church Community Service Council, especially the Food Pantry. She and Ray moved to Winchester, VA in 2011 and joined and became active in Opequon Presbyterian Church.
Karen is survived by husband, Ray, and her four children Steve (Meredith), Roger (Barbara), Doug (Antoinette), Andy (Terri) and four grandchildren: Morgan, Devin, Hayden and Cole. She was happiest when the family came together for holidays, weddings, birthdays and family events. She was a wonderful, creative cook and her food was always a centerpiece of family gatherings.
Karen was active for many years with the Boy Scouts of America program. Starting as Den Mother and rising to serve as Cub Scout Roundtable Chair, she also served on the Silver Beaver nomination and the Meritorious Award committees. She received the Silver Fawn award (conferred on women until merged with the Silver Beaver) in 1974. She organized the Father-Son Bake-off competition and volunteered (coffee & hot breakfast) at many Camporees and National Scout Jamborees. All four sons participated in Scouting with Steve and Roger obtaining Eagle Scout Rank.
With Roger, Doug, and Andy as members in the Falls Church High School Marching Band program, she and Ray also served in many volunteer “Band-Aid” capacities including chaperones for the many over night trips as well as the weeklong band camp in Orkney Springs, VA. In 1981, Karen received the prestigious “Mrs. Ork” award.
Karen and Ray were also very active in the American Iris Society, dedicated to the promotion and education of growing and hybridizing genus Iris. Together, they maintained a garden, traveled the country as iris judges and proselytized all things Iris.
A Memorial service to celebrate Karen is being planned, but due to the Coronavirus, will be announced at a later date. Donations may be sent to Knox Presbyterian (Falls Church, VA) or Opequon Presbyterian Church (Winchester, VA).
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Al List - LHS Class of 1953

Aloysius “Al” George List, 84, Leavenworth, died Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019, at his home. He was born Feb. 22, 1935, in Leavenworth, the son of Aloysius “Bud” Phillip and Alice Christine (Smith) List.
On May 28, 1955, Aloysius married Virginia Dolores Howard at St. Joseph Church in Leavenworth. She preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his parents and a son, Aloysius Mark List.
Al is survived by two daughters, Marla (Mark) Lybrand and Suzanne Morris; a son, Chris (Theresa) List, all of Leavenworth; two sisters, JoAnn Boyers, Leavenworth and Barbie (Mark) Fike, Navarre, Florida; seven grandchildren, Phillip (Jessica) Smith, Jessica (Gavin) Hampton, Virginia “Ginny” Buschart, Kaitlin (Logan) Parks, Paige (Jake) Kenton, Brooke Livingston and Greg (Emily) List; nine great-grandchildren and one on the way; and many nieces and nephews.
He was a third generation home builder. Owning and operating List Construction, Al built hundreds of homes in Leavenworth County and the surrounding areas.
Al enjoyed gardening and going fishing. He loved traveling places and cruising around with his wife. Most importantly, he cherished time with his family and getting to watch all of his grandchildren play sports.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019, at the R.L. Leintz Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10 a.m. Friday, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with Fr. David McEvoy, O.Carm. as celebrant. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Leavenworth Animal Welfare Society or St. Joseph Church.

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Virginia Dolores List, 82, of Leavenworth, passed peacefully into her eternal rest Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, surrounded by her family. She was born Sept. 7, 1933, in Maryville, Mo., the daughter of Earl and Helen (Walsh) Howard.
She attended a one-room elementary school and graduated from Horace Mann High School, Maryville.
On May 28, 1955, Dolores married Aloysius George List (LHS Class of 1953) at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Leavenworth. He survives of the home. Dolores is also survived by her children, Marla (Mark) Lybrand, Chris (Theresa) List, and Suzanne (Charles) Morris; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; her sister, Nancy (Mike) Muessig-O'Connor (LHS Class of 1958); and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her son Aloysius Mark List, her parents, her sisters Mary Ellen Junk and Dorothy Malchow, her brothers, Paul Howard, Raymond Howard, Arthur Howard, Kenneth Howard, and Ronald Howard (LHS Class of 1954).
She was a homemaker and a retired travel agent with Leavenworth Travel. Dolores was an avid Royals, Chiefs and KU basketball fan. However, nothing gave her more joy than cheering on her children and grandchildren in their sporting events. She was a member of the St. Joseph Church Choir and Sweet Adelines. She enjoyed singing at family weddings, the Saint John's Follies and her brother Raymond's country music show in Atchison. Dolores' legacy is the strong Catholic faith, family traditions and values and her consistent and unconditional love she passed on to her family.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, 2016, at the R.L. Leintz Funeral Home. Mass of Christian burial will begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Rev. David McEvoy, O.Carm., as celebrant. An inurnment will follow at a later date. Memorials are suggested to St. Joseph Church, Alliance Against Family Violence, or LAWS.

Kennie Coleman - LHS Class of 1953

Kennie L “Pop” Coleman, born November 2nd, 1933, in Ottawa, KS, passed away peacefully November 23rd, 2019 in Leavenworth, KS where he had resided for many years. 
He graduated from Leavenworth High School and took a Truck Driving School at Kansas City Kansas Community College. He was employed for 33 years as a civilian at Fort Leavenworth, KS, and worked several years at Kansas City Kansas Community College before retiring. 
Kennie served in the Korean War and was a life member of the VFW. He was also a member of the U.S. Army Reserve for 27 years retiring as First Sergeant, a member of The Korean War Veterans Association “The Graybeards”, and a member of Aerie #55 Eagles, Leavenworth, KS. 
He married Cindy Coleman in 1992 and they enjoyed many years at their lake house at Lake of the Ozarks, fostering dogs for the Leavenworth Animal Shelter and travelling on many bus trips.
He was preceded in death by his parents Eula and Mabel Coleman and his brother Kohl Lee Coleman.  Surviving are, his spouse Cindy, three sons, Terry Coleman (Sandy), Bonner Springs, KS, Kennie Lee Coleman (Denise), Lansing, KS and Rick Coleman (Susan), Eudora, KS, Sister-in-law Shirley Coleman, Tyler, TX and 10 grandchildren. 
A private burial will take place and memorials can be made to the Harvesters Food Bank.

JoAnn Garner Price - LHS Class of 1955

Barbara "JoAnn" Price, 81, Leavenworth passed away Thursday, August 8, 2019 at North Kansas City Hospital. She was born on December 22, 1937 to Buck and Pearl (Moppin) Garner of East Leavenworth, Missouri.
JoAnn married Harold "Ray" Price (LHS Class of 1953) on June 11, 1955. He survives along with two sons, Douglas (Deena) Price, David (Kandy) Price, and one daughter Jill Price; four grandchildren, Brett (Natalia) Price, Devon (Ryan) Poff, Lawrence, Natalie and Mallory Price, Leavenworth; one brother, Mike (Penny) Garner (LHS Class of 1968).
JoAnn was preceded in death by her parents and a sister Jackie Day (LHS Class of 1952).
Visitation will be held Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Davis Funeral Chapel from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Graveside service will be held at Mount Muncie Cemetery on Friday, August 16, 2019 at 10:30 A.M. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to Leavenworth Parks and Recreation Department. Condolences may be left on JoAnn's online guestbook.

Ben Schmidt

Bernard Joseph Schmidt, Ben, was born on Wednesday, December 3, 1930, in the family home 
in Willock, Pennsylvania. He was greeted by his older brother (by 13 months) Rodger, and a third boy, Donald, would complete the family in 1933. 
Willock was made up of immigrants. The Slovenian, Polish, Russian, German, Hungarian and Italian families were neighbors and friends.  Several members of the Schmidt family lived in the section of Willock known as Dutch Hill.  Ben's grandparents and six aunts and two uncles came to the United States through Ellis Island in the early 1900's. Ben's dad, Julius Joseph Henry Charles Carl Schmidt (the naming is a "German thing") was the first of the ten children to be born in America (1906) and his Uncle Ben was born a few years later. Ben's mother, Albina Kokel Schmidt, was orphaned at a young age and grew up in a foster home. Ben often remarked on her gentle nature and beautiful 
presence. Ben spoke of his home life with affection and gratitude while acknowledging the hardships of Depression Era poverty in this coal mining neighborhood. He said he wouldn't wish to change anything.
It was not unusual for a youngster to quit school after completing eighth grade in this environment, either because of lack of interest in school or for financial reasons. Ben wanted to continue his education primarily because he was enjoying significant success as an athlete. He was the only person at Baldwin High School to letter in four sports: football, basketball, track, and baseball. In the summer immediately following graduation (1949), the Boston Braves (now the Atlanta Braves) offered him a chance to go into professional baseball. Ben declined because he had already accepted a scholarship to play basketball at Gannon College in Erie, Pennsylvania. In the summer of 1951, he was contacted by the Chicago White Sox scouts and was seriously considering leaving college to play professional baseball when a draft notice to report to the US Army arrived. While this notice ended his professional baseball hopes, it led to 
something even better. The Army eventually stationed him at Ft. Leavenworth, and it was there that he met and fell in love with Dixie Mae Woodson (LHS Class of 1953), and they married in September, 1954.

Ben finished his college degree at Southwestern College (1958) and earned an MS in History in 1964. Ben taught at Patton Junior High School, Ft. Leavenworth, KS, 1958-1993. In addition to History, he taught PE and Driver's Education and coached football, basketball, and track at various times. Ben was an outstanding educator and role model who inspired and encouraged his students, and he is remembered with respect, admiration, and affection.
Ben and Dixie have three children: Danny (1963), Debbie (1966), and David Schmidt (1971). In 1974, Dixie was diagnosed with MS, and this debilitating disease would take her life on November 3, 1986.  Dixie was a remarkable, talented woman, loved by all who knew her.
In 1996, Ben married Carol Alexander, a fellow teacher at Patton Junior High School. They recently quietly celebrated their 23rd wedding anniversary. Carol is mother to four girls, Taira, Colleen, Kelly, and Carrie. Like Ben's family, Carol's endured loss, for Colleen and Taira died very young. In the blending of these two families who had known diminishment they celebrated new growth and renewed joy. 
Left to mourn the passing of this wonderful man: Danny and Tracy Schmidt and daughters Danielle and Karli; Debbie and Mark Phillips and sons Jake and Luke (Cole Phillips October, 1998 - March, 1999); David and Vanessa Schmidt and their son, Hayden and daughter, Rosie; Kelly Alexander; Carrie and Mike Raaf and daughters Georgia and Natalie; Patrick Jones, son of Taira. 
Ben will also be missed by the Sisters of Charity at Ross Hall with whom he spent many wonderful hours over the past five years when he, Carol, and 
"Connelly", his beloved dog, visited and by Rodger's family Marge, Tracy, Susan, and Mike Schmidt; his Pennsylvania cousins; his lifelong friend, Jim Vaglia and family, and the families of the local community and Sacred Heart/St. Casimir parish.
Memorial contributions may be made to Xavier Catholic Schools or Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy.
A wake service will be held at Sacred Heart Church on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 from 5:00-8:00. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at the church. Burial will follow at Sunset Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Jerry Leavitt - LHS Class of 1957

William G. "Jerry" Leavitt, 78, of rural Leavenworth, passed away comfortably at home on December 13, 2018, surrounded by his family. 
Jerry was born on a farm near Easton in Leavenworth County, Kansas on December 26, 1939 to John H. and Claudine (Mitchell) Leavitt; both predeceased him.  He was also predeceased by older brothers Raymond and (John - LHS Class of 1953); a sister Violett; special cousins Jimmy Mitchell and Donny Pritchett; and his wife Trudie - who passed away in 1998. 
Survivors include his daughters Lenae Farr (Russ) of Lansing, and Chris Berry (James) of Leavenworth; grandchildren Melissa Lewis (Steve) of Prairie Village, and Cory Farr of Lansing; brothers Paul (Debbie), and Dean (Clovis); sister Darlene; sisters-in-law Jeanette Weeks (Harry), and Karin Jackson (Leon), along with several nieces and nephews.
At age 17, Jerry was "too busy to finish high school 'cause he had better things to do," and so he and a carload of his buddies loaded up and went to California. This wild bunch included Jack Jennings and (Ralph Brown, Jr. - LHS Class of 1953). They worked hard and played hard, but the big cities got to them after awhile and so each made their way back to Kansas, with Jerry choosing to hitchhike. After returning to Leavenworth, Jerry began working for the Leavenworth Foundry where they were making parts for bombers, at the time. Quite a step up from his days as a stock boy at the local grocery store, drinking the juice from jars of pickles, then placing them back on the shelves,
On June 11, 1960, Jerry married (Waltraud "Trudie" Fetzer (Davidson) - LHS Class of 1960), and shortly thereafter he joined the Navy - heading back to California. He served on the infamous aircraft carrier the USS John Hancock during the Vietnam War. Jerry loved cars, and had a sideline business flipping cars for sailors, and having fresh rides available once the ships docked.
Initially, Jerry wanted to make the jump to the Air Force once his time in the Navy was up, but Trudie was homesick and wanted to return to Kansas, which they did in 1964. Once back in Kansas, Jerry began working for General Motors, where he was known as Bill. Starting out on the assembly line, he eventually worked his way up to paint shop foreman - a position he held for many years. He was also privileged to help place the "new" Fairfax plant online, as well as spending time in Wentzville, Missouri to help get that newly constructed plant operational. 
Jerry always had sideline businesses, aside from his night job at GM. With his dad, and brother Paul, they collected and dealt in scrap metals. A good Saturday was 3 trucks loaded down with metals headed for M & M Katch in Topeka. That is, when they weren't busy in the summertime painting barns around the county with their spray rig. Or, building a new family home during GM 'model change,' or working on a flip house. There was never a dull moment, and plenty of work going on if Jerry was around. 
Jerry retired from "Generous Motors" in 1992, which allowed him to spend more time on one of his greatest passions, aside from Trudie - Chevelles. In many circles, he was known as Mr. Chevelle, and had a special interest in 1964,65, 66, and 67 Malibus. He travelled around the country to swap meets to buy, sell, and trade parts to outfit some of his most prized Chevelles and EI Caminos. For every model year Chevelle which Jerry owned, the mix included a 2-door hard top, convertible, 55, convertible SS, and EI Camino, along with several parts cars. Only a select few of these cars were restored, which he still owned at the time of his passing. After Trudie passed away, the Chevelles were never quite the same to him, although he still enjoyed his personal favorites. The legacy of the '64s he and Trudie enjoyed will live on with his granddaughter Melissa and her husband, Steve.
Together, Jerry and Trudie owned several rental homes, as well as flipping many houses over the years. Taking a cue from his own dad, Jerry built several homes for his family to live in, always upgrading. He was ahead of his time, as the first few homes were built mostly with reclaimed lumber and brick from old buildings on Fort Leavenworth, where his father worked for the Post Engineers who were in charge of demolition projects. Many a night was spent removing nails and "cleaning" the lumber and used bricks. After living on Kickapoo Road for several years, his goal was to own the wooded hillside behind Fort Leavenworth known as Government Hill, with its picturesque view of Salt Creek Valley and the old Fort Riley Road, and he did just that. Jerry spent the last 40 years of his life at the 'house on the hill,' which still has a large claw foot bath tub rescued from Fort Leavenworth. When Trudie passed away, Jerry was extremely heartbroken. They had worked hard, and looked forward to enjoying down-time. They were both still young. Life was so unfair, and he carried that hurt inside him the rest of his days.
Jerry eventually struck up a friendship with Karen Kinsey, who he was married to briefly beginning in 2003. Together, Jerry and Karen made it a point to hit up many antique malls and auctions throughout the area, with an occasional pit stop at a casino to win enough money to play for free and buy dinner. He adorned his home with many unique and beautiful antiques from these outings, giving it a Victorian feel. For a guy living alone, he kept an immaculate home.
He was a complex guy, and not only enjoyed Chevelles, antiques, and coins, but also his granddaughter's sugar cookies, Clint Eastwood, John Gotti, hanging his laundry outdoors, ironing his blue jeans, flowers, and finding the best diners to eat in. Mowing grass was therapeutic, and he loved mowing with his special oxygen tank attachment strapped on his John Deere. He adored his mother-in-law, Gertrude, and would do anything for her. And this, despite the fact she despised him as a young man racing around on his motorcycle. He somehow found a way to win her over, as well as her daughter Trudie. If that isn't complex, I don't know what is. Most people that know Jerry would say you didn't have to listen too long or closely to understand where he stood on any subject. The Navy tattoo on his right arm said it all: Born to Raise Hell. Always direct, and somewhat outspoken, he called it like he saw it. Privately, though, he had a big heart and very soft side to him. It was nothing for Jerry to stop his truck and mow the grass for elderly women he didn't even know, after he saw them struggling to do so. It was important to him to check on his friends and family, and visit them especially when they were ill. His own illnesses made him even more sensitive, and despite the number of tortuous sticks, pokes, and prods in the hospital - he was always kind to the staff. He cooked many meals for those down on their luck, and could make a killer pot roast, and navy beans and ham. Over the years, he and Trudie assisted many tenants and others who were in dire straits, as much as they could - something he continued to do till the very end. He always felt that people who worked hard, tried their best, and were honest, deserved a helping hand. He gave everyone a chance, and often many chances. All he expected in return was honesty, respect, and a motivated spirit.
The family is especially grateful to Kris Meinert of Saint Luke's Hospice who diligently checked on Jerry and his family, while providing expert guidance and calming reassurance to them, in helping him prepare to reunite with Trudie.
The Navy tattoo on his left arm says it all: Trudie's.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be directed to: Kickapoo Township Volunteer Fire Department, c/o Butch Bollin, 17673 Logan Road, Leavenworth, KS 66048; or, Leavenworth County EMS, 500 Eisenhower Road, #100, Leavenworth, KS 66048. Both agencies took great care of Jerry over the past year each time they were called to his home during his many health emergencies. Without their diligence and patience, Jerry would not have been able to continue to stick around to keep everyone on their toes.
A Visitation and Celebration of Life will be held at the Davis Funeral Chapel in Leavenworth, Kansas on Sunday, December 23, 2018 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Private inurnment at Mount Muncie Cemetery will occur at a later date.
Condolences may be left on Jerry's online guestbook.

Charlie Hilscher - LHS Class of 1953

Charles Lee Hilscher, 83, passed away peacefully on Monday November 19, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.
He was born March 14, 1935. He was married to the love of his life, Marguerite McCarthy (Lansing HS Class of 1957), for over 61 years. She survives of the home. 
Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, mother and father-in-law, and brother-in-law. Besides his wife he is survived by nephew Brian McCarthy, niece Pam McCarthy-Kern(David), great nephew Rhys McCarthy-Kern, his Buddy Bryan Courtney and his Angel Bethanie Courtney.
He was a graduate of Leavenworth HS and Pittsburg State College. He was drafted by the U.S. Army.
As an accountant, he retired from Owens Corning Fiberglas. After retirement he was employed by Cushing Hospital, the Guidance Center and did substitute teaching at the high school level.
Charlie's greatest passion in life, besides loving his family, was for over 40 years teaching boys in Lansing, Leavenworth, and Parsons, Kansas how to play the game of baseball, and having a Little Leaguer play Major League Baseball.
He was a huge sports fan, enjoyed fishing trips from Canada to the Gulf, and loved playing golf having two holes in one, and many golf vacations with his wife.
He was a member of the United Methodist Church, the Leavenworth Country Club where he served on the Board of Directors, and the LOA officiating high school football and basketball games.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, November 27,2018, at 1:30pm at the United Methodist Church in Leavenworth. Visitation with family will precede the service 11:30am-1:30pm at the Church. Burial will be at Mount Cavalry Cemetery.
The family suggests memorials to the American Heart Association or the United Methodist Church.
You may sign Charlie's online guestbook.

Bob Rosenberg - LHS Class of 1953

Retired Maj. Gen. Robert A. Rosenberg and his wife, Marge, traveled from the Washington, D.C., area to Leavenworth for his 65th Leavenworth High School class reunion last weekend. He stopped by the Carroll Mansion Museum. Rosenberg recently received a lifetime achievement award from the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation. His great-grandfather, Samuel Rosenberg, was a furniture merchant in Leavenworth in the 1860s-1880s. 
The Leavenworth County Historical Society offers assistance to those researching their local family history by maintaining files of information collected and donated over the past 60 years at the museum.

Pat Sterett Schanze - LHS Class of 1954

Patricia Sterett “Pat” Schanze, born March 3, 1936, passed away July 1, 2018 surrounded by her family. 
Pat attended Leavenworth Public Schools and graduated from the University of Kansas in 1958. While at Kansas University she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority, student government for four years and other university clubs. 
Pat was an excellent golfer and was offered a professional sponsorship by the Wilson Sporting Goods Company that she declined to be married and raise a family. She married Jean W. Schanze in June 1958 who preceded her in death in 2010. 
She taught in the Leavenworth Public Schools for several years always speaking fondly of her student memories. After teaching she became the bookkeeper for The Schanze and Banks Insurance & Real Estate Agency. She later became co-owner of the Reconnaissance Magazine, a publication for Leavenworth businesses and Fort Leavenworth military families. 
Involvement in the Leavenworth community was extremely important to Pat and she served on the Leavenworth Parks & Recreation Board, Leavenworth Country Club Junior Golf Program where she had many excellent golfers that went on to play high school and college golf, The Carnegie Art Center Board, Leavenworth Historical Museum Association, Cushing Memorial Hospital Board serving as secretary for ten years, Leavenworth Downtown Association, and Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce. 
She was adored by her friends and family and is survived by her son, Sterett Ward “Stet” Schanze; her daughter-in-law, Jeanne; her three grandsons, Baxter, Jack, and Sam all from St. Joseph, Missouri; her nephew, John David Pearsley of Herrin, Illinois; her great-niece, Cody Dorris of Laguna Beach, California; and her great-nephew, Jimmy Pearsley of Herrin, Ilinois.
Her sister, Naomi Pearsley (LHS Class of 1952), niece, Jane Dorris, nephew, James “Jay” Pearsley, and her parents, Naomi and Kenneth Sterett, preceded her in death. 
Friends may sign her condolences book at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 531 Shawnee St. in Leavenworth on Friday, July 6, 2018 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. A private family service will be held and she will be buried at Mt. Muncie Cemetery, Leavenworth, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, it was her wish for memorials to be considered for the Kansas City Hospice House, 12000 Wornall Road, KC, MO, 64145 where she received loving care. 
Condolences may be left in Pat’s online guestbook.

Together ♥♥♥ Forever

Jean W. Schanze, 78, Leavenworth, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2010 at Kansas City Hospice House, Kansas City, MO, after a long battle with cancer.
Mr. Schanze was born April 18, 1932 in St. Louis, MO the son of August E. “Gus” and Mary (Ward) Schanze.
In his early years Jean was an “Army brat” traveling and making moves to where his dad was stationed during the WW II years. He attended seven high schools including Yokohama High School in Japan, Kemper Military School, Andover, and Hill School.
He went on to attend and graduate from Kansas University in 1955 with a bachelor’s degree in fine arts. While at the KU he was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity where he served as President, co-captain of the KU Swim Team, Vice President of his senior class, and member of both the junior and senior Men’s Honor Societies.
After graduating he earned his commission in the U.S. Army and again got to travel to such countries as France, Germany, Denmark, Netherlands, Italy, Belgium, Monaco and Panama. He was particularly close with his grandparents, Jake and Mary Schanze whom he considered special people and who owned the Schanze Cigar Store where he often worked as a boy doing ticker tape, posting ball scores and shaking the horse dice with customers. They provided a stable place to come home to in Leavenworth and helped him financially paying for all college expenses and contributing to his business start up after his military service.
Jean married Patricia (Sterett) Schanze (LHS Class of 1954) on June 2, 1959, who resides at her home. They were married for 28 years but remained best friends. He considered “Patsy” one of the “special people” in the world. They had one son, Sterett W. “Stet” Schanze who was born in 1965 who lives in St. Joseph, Missouri, with his wife Jeanne and three sons, Baxter (15), Jack (13), and Sam (12.).
In 1966 he started up and established the Schanze Agency with Lloyd Banks (LHS Class of 1950) joining two years later as his business partner to make it Schanze and Banks, a thriving insurance and real estate agency. The business, which operated at Third and Shawnee Streets in downtown Leavenworth for 32 years, was known for providing personal service to the customer and developed a number of subdivisions in town to include Valhalla & 14th Street, Revolutionary Drive, Gatewood Street and Skywalker Heights across from Abele’s Field. They took great pride in their business and Jean considered it one of his most important accomplishments in life. In 1998 he retired and the business was sold to the Klotz family agency where it still remains in operation.
Jean was proud of the Leavenworth community and was a leader who enjoyed giving back to it. Over the years he served as president of the Leavenworth Board of Realtors, president of The Leavenworth Country Club, president of the Rotary Club, president of the Leavenworth City Library, President of the Leavenworth Waterworks and his favorite, board member of the Hotel Cody Corporation.
After retirement Jean particularly enjoyed tending to his flower and tomato gardens, following the KU basketball team, cooking, keeping up on his grandchildren’s activities, and his daily exercise and two mile walk at Leavenworth High School’s track.
Jean will always be remembered by his friendly smile and care free approach to life. There were no strangers to Jean. He had many close friends and was known as “Jeno” by most. He was fond of his Coffee Club buddies, with whom he enjoyed coffee each morning for over 40 years and his card buddies with whom he could be found many afternoons after retirement playing gin rummy. In the early years his best friend was James “Jimmy” Snyder (LHS Class of 1953) who preceded him in death a number of years ago. Later in life he was very close with friend David “Davie” Albee. Along with Mr. Albee a number of friends have been requested by the family to serve as pallbearers to include: Lloyd Banks, Thomas Dawson, Roger Horsky, Ethan Potter, Mike Robinson, Ron Whitehouse and Mike Wood, and honorary pallbearer Roberta “Bobbie” Snyder.
Jean was proceeded in death by his parents, August and Mary Schanze; step mother, Alyne M. Schanze; and step brother, Jim Garrett.
Survivors include special person in his life, Patricia Schanze; son, Sterett W. “Stet" Schanze and wife Jeanne; grandsons, Baxter, Jack and Sam of St. Joseph, MO; step sister Mary “Mur” Bush, Santa Fe, NM; step sister, Peggy Schanze and husband Jay Wiedenmeyer, Lenexa, KS and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:30 A.M. Monday, September 27, 2010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel, followed by a funeral service at 11:30 A.M. at the Chapel.
The Very Revered Michael Munro will officiate. Private burial will be held in the Mt. Muncie Cemetery, Lansing, KS.

Memorial contributions may be given to Kansas University Cancer Center, 2330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Westwood, KS 66205, Kansas City Hospice House, 12000 Wornell Rd, Kansas City, MO 64145 or Cushing Memorial Hospital, 711 Marshall St., Leavenworth, KS 66048.

Dorothy Cooper Wyly - LHS Class of 1952

Dorothy Ellen Wyly, age 85, of Raymore, MO passed away April 17, 2018. Dorothy was a 20 year resident of Peculiar and a member of Faith Baptist Church in Raymore. She retired from the KC School District as a cafeteria worker.
Dorothy was a member of Jacks & Queens Square Dance Club and enjoyed ceramics, bowling and raising her three kids. 
Preceded in death by her father and mother, Cecil and Ada Cooper. Survived by husband, William (Bill) Wyly; son Richard (Linda); daughters Diane McEwen and Pam Carroll (Jim); brother Robert Cooper (LHS Class of 1953) (Patricia); eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
Visitation 11-11:45 am, funeral service 12:00 pm, Saturday, April 21 at Faith Baptist Church, 414 S. Franklin St. Raymore, MO. Burial following in Mt. Moriah Cemetery.  
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Tommy Dulin - LHS Class of 1953

Alfred Thomas (“Tommy”) Dulin Jr., 83, Leavenworth, Kansas, was promoted to glory on February 9, 2018. He was born on November 17, 1934 in Lawrence, Kansas to Alfred T. Dulin Sr. and Mildred R. Dulin. At age 11, Tommy moved to Leavenworth, Kansas with his mother and siblings. He graduated from Leavenworth High School in 1953 and attended the University of Kansas to pursue studies in the Arts.
On March 2, 1957, Alfred married Sylvia True Gayden (LHS Class of 1955) in Leavenworth, Kansas. She survives at the home. He is also survived by Brian K. Dulin (son), Carmen R. Dulin (daughter) and Brandon M. Dulin (grandson); 12 sisters: Barbara Hayden (LHS Class of 1950), Verna Jackson (LHS Class of 1951), Dickie Dulin, Sharon Brown (LHS Class of 1968), Patricia Enalien, Linda Ealey, Wanda Anderson, Judy Handy (LHS class of 1976), Rita Moppin, Mary Scott, Luella Huff and Norma Reynolds; three brothers: James Huff, Larry Huff and Charles Huff and a host of nieces and nephews.
Alfred proudly served and retired from the Army Reserves, then pursued a career as a Graphics Artist in Civil Service at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas where he retired after 43 years. He was always very active in the community to include participating on the Leavenworth Planning Commission and various other endeavors.
Alfred was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Dulin (brother), Lester L. Huff Sr. (stepfather), Lester L. Huff Jr. (stepbrother).
A memorial service will be held in his honor on Friday, February 23, 2018 at Independent Baptist Church on 6th and Pottawatomie. Family visitation will begin at 11–11:30 a.m. and services start promptly from 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Burial with military honors will follow at the Leavenworth National Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made in the name of Alfred T. Dulin, to the Richard Allen Cultural Center, where he dedicated his time and resources because of his passion and desire to preserve African American history in Leavenworth, Kansas for current and future generations.