Harold Nye - LHS Class of 1959

Harold John Nye passed away in the early morning of April 26th, 2023. He was born in Leavenworth, Kansas on April 11th, 1941, to Harold John and Dorothy Brown Nye. 

Harold lived and worked in Kansas for the entire 82 years of his life.

 He completed high school at Leavenworth high school, then attended and graduated with a BA from Pittsburg State University. He later completed his MPA at the University of Kansas.

Harold's life work was with the state of Kansas. He retired as warden of the Larned Correctional Mental Health Facility.

He was a 6th generation Mason and was also a previous chairman of the Kansas Lottery Commission. 

Harold is survived by his wife Carolyn, his son and daughter-in-law, William and Christa Nye and grandson Samuel, as well as his brother, Herb Nye. He was preceded by his sister Ruth Bickley as well as his parents. 

Graveside services will be held at Mount Muncie Cemetery in Leavenworth, KS in early June.  In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to DSNWK in care of the mortuary. Services in care of Keithley Funeral Homes – Brock’s Chapel, 2509 Vine Street, Hays, KS 67601. 

Condolences may be left on Harold’s tribute page at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com.

Claudia Erhart Marshall - LHS Class of 1959

Claudia Sue Erhart Marshall, 81, passed away on February 13, 2023, in Boise, Idaho. Claudia was born October 12, 1941, in Leavenworth, Kan. 

It is there that she met the love of her life, David Marshall. They were married in Leavenworth and spent the next several years there. Claudia worked at Fort Leavenworth and spent time with family and friends. They also adopted their children, Todd and Lindsay while residing in Leavenworth. 

Claudia and David then spent the next several years in Sabetha, Kan., where they raised their children. Claudia worked as a telephone operator and then spent many years working for Dr. Yulich in the drugstore and doctor’s office. Claudia was also busy being a mother that never missed attending her kids events. She also never missed a chance to cruise around Sabetha with her girlfriends or sit on her porch swing. 

After leaving Sabetha, they resided in Lyons, Kan., where Claudia was the Director of the Senior Center. She loved working with the senior residents and coordinating activities that enhanced their lives. 

Since 2003, Claudia and David have lived in Boise to be with their children and grandchildren. 

Claudia spent her time enjoying the role of “Ma” with her grandchildren. She was an incredibly loving and devoted grandma who wanted nothing more than to spend time with Taylor and Julien. They were her pride and joy and she was so proud of them. 

Claudia was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Annetta Erhart, sisters, Marjorie Brewster(Paul) and Patsy Deere(Steve), nephew, Tommy Brewster, nieces Stephanie Deere and Sandy Burns(Terry), and great-nephew Jason Zimmerman.

Claudia is survived by her husband of 62 years, David Marshall, son Todd Marshall, daughter Lindsay Woods and husband Kyle Woods, grandchildren Taylor Woods and Julien Marshall, Veronica McDuffie, nieces Connie Szymanski and Beverly Dirrim, nephews Jerry Brewster, Kyle Deere, Klint Deere, Troy Zimmerman and Shane Zimmerman, along with several great-nephews and nieces.

Ronnie Hawkins - LHS Class of 1949

His circle of life complete, CMSgt (ret), USAF, Ronnie D. Hawkins, Sr, 87, of San Angelo, Texas, passed from this life and went to his home in heaven July 30, 2018. Though he left us in spirit many months ago, his body went peacefully into the Arms of The Lord. Alzheimer’s, Dementia, and Parkinson’s robbed us of his final years, but we are left with memories of him as we knew him then. Ronnie was born July 25, 1931 to Charles and Ruth Hawkins in Leavenworth Kansas. Ronnie married Loretta English (LHS Class of 1951); they were married for 53 years and had 5 children together. 
Ronnie was a 1949 graduate of Leavenworth High School, and received his Bachelors of Business from Angelo State University in 1979.
Ronnie joined the Air Force August 12, 1949 and retired as a Chief MSgt on September 1, 1976. He served in Security Service (now known as Intelligence) in the Communications career field at various assignments to include Newfoundland, Pakistan, Alaska, and Texas. He was the first African American Chief Master Sergeant at Goodfellow AFB. He also served two tours of duty in Vietnam. Ronnie was ordained a Deacon, at St Paul Baptist Church in San Angelo, and served as Deacon Emeritus at Christian Fellowship Baptist Church where he was a member until his death. 
Survivors include his children, Ronnie D. Hawkins, Jr. and wife Maria of San Angelo, Genevieve S. Mathis of Lewisville, Arthur D. Hawkins and wife Kimry of Lawton, Oklahoma, and Shawn L. Spell of Lewisville; two sisters, Fredonia Grissom (LHS Class of 1954) of Leavenworth, Kansas and Drucilla Hawkins of Biloxi, Mississippi; 14 grandchildren, Ronnie D. Hawkins, III, Andrew L. Martin, Jr., Joshua Hawkins, Charles Hawkins, Vernon Hawkins, Justin Mathis, Loretta Mathis, Antonia Martin, Sydnee Spell, Ashley Spell, Chelsea Jackson, Ereka Genese, James Dudley Hawkins, and Christine Honesty; and 16 great grandchildren, Clayton Hawkins, Thomas Hawkins, Gabriella Hawkins, Elena Hawkins, Kyla Honesty, Camryn Honesty, Alexis Lacy, Ashlie Martin, Andrew Martin, III, Bryan Hawkins, Jeremiah Mathis, Ava Williams, Kimry Genese, Jaya Genese, Rosa’Lynn Martin, and Za’Kai Moody. 
Ronnie was preceded in death by his wife, Loretta Hawkins; a daughter, Roslyn Martin; his parents, Charles Hawkins and Ruth Roberts; his siblings, Charlene, Oczen, Maceo, Charles, and Plez; and two sons-in-law, Andrew Martin and Donald Spell.
The Hawkins family thanks Courtney Sartain and the staff at The Springs Memory Care, Solaris Hospice Service, and Dr. Nussey at Shannon Medical Center for their loving care.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Ezra Vision Ministries, which is a ministry Ronnie supported by sponsoring a child.
Viewing will be from 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., on Wednesday, August 8, 2018, at Robert Massie Funeral Home, Services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 9, 2018, at Christian Fellowship Baptist Church with his son, Rev. Ronnie D. Hawkins, Jr., officiating. Burial will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, August 10, 2018, at the Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery.

Together ♥♥♥ Forever

 Loretta “Babe” English Hawkins died on Monday, April 21, 2008, after an extended illness.
She was born on Nov. 10, 1933, in Leavenworth, Kansas to Carl and Loretta Carther English.
On June 15, 1952, she married Ronnie Hawkins (LHS Class of 1949) in Leavenworth. Because of his military career, she traveled to many countries. After retirement, they settled in Flower Mound, Texas. He survives at the home.
She is also survived by two sons, Brig. Gen. Ronnie Hawkins Jr. (Maria) of Washington, D.C., and Command Sgt. Maj. Arthur Hawkins (Kimry) of Fort Sill, Okla.; two daughters, Genevive Mathis and Shawn Spell (Donald), both of Flower Mound, Texas; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; four sisters-in-law, Iola Hawkins of Texarkana, Texas, Charlene Briscoe and Druscilla Hawkins, both of Minneapolis, Minn., and Fredonia Grissom (LHS Class of 1954) of Leavenworth; several nieces and nephews, including one niece, Sandra Woodard (LHS Class of 1959), who lives in Leavenworth; and several cousins.
Visitation and funeral services will be on Monday, April 28, 2008, at Grace Missionary Baptist Church in Lewisville, Texas. Interment will follow at the VFW National Cemetery in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas.

Kenny Brown - LHS Class of 1959

Kenneth C. Brown, 76, of Leavenworth, Kansas, passed away peacefully Monday, June 4, 2018, surrounded by loved ones at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was born Oct. 13, 1941, in Leavenworth, where he spent most of his life, known and loved by many. Kenny served almost five years in the United States Army and had the privilege and honor of working for Geiger Ready Mix for over 20 years! 
He is preceded in death by his parents, Davis and Josephine Brown. 
He is survived by his four children, Shelly Beckham (Todd) of Rose Hill, Kansas, Shannon Stiles (Scott) of Rose Hill, Kansas, Kiley Young of Leavenworth, Kansas, Ty Young (Sydney) of Leavenworth, Kansas, and his sister, Vivian Brown Butera (LHS Class id 1960) (Bob) of Auburn, New York, along with his 12 grandchildren, Drew (Ashley), Cassidy, Chance, Chace, Parker, Jordan (Emily), Zac, Cassandra, Caullin, Caden, Camden, Kendry and his three great-grandchildren, Maci, Conor and Breckynn. 
Graveside service with military honors will be held Monday, June 11, 2018 at 11 a.m. at the Leavenworth National Cemetery (150 Muncie Rd, Leavenworth, Kansas). In lieu of flowers, please send donations to help disabled veterans to the Wounded Warrior Project.

Don Langham - LHS Class of 1959

William Donald Langham passed away peacefully at home the morning of February 18, 2018. 
He was born in Leavenworth, Kansas, on October 6, 1941 to William Langham and Helen Louise (Hall) Langham. 
Don graduated from Leavenworth High School in 1959, then joined the U.S. Navy serving on the aircraft carrier BonHomme Richard til 1965.
On June 5, 1965, he married Janice K. Berg. A loving and devoted father, he made sure his wife and two daughters were always loved and cared for, and happy.
Don had several jobs in his life, but retired after many years as a machinist from the Great Western Manufacturing Company in 2008.
He is survived by his wife Janice, two daughters Deborah Kaye Cox (Mark), and Cheryl Lynn Langham (Chris), four grandchildren, Wayne Logan (Sydney), Ian Cox, Ben Kowalewski (Carissa), Amy Cox, and two great-grandchildren Harper Jane Logan and Oliver Myles Kowalewski. 
Don is also survived by his stepmother Winifred Langham, brother Tom Langham, sister Clara Langham and sister Christina Phillips (Ron).
Thoughts of Don will always bring smiles to family, his many friends and co-workers.
Memorials in his honor can be made to benefit A Ride for the Wounded, through the local Eagles Club FOE #55, Leavenworth, Kansas. Visitation will be held at Davis Funeral Chapel Wednesday, February 21, 2018 from 12 to 2 p.m.. Burial will follow at Mount Muncie Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Davis Funeral Chapel.

Larry Blackman - LHS Class of 1959

Dr. Larry Lee Blackman, PhD of Pittsford, New York died on January 13, 2018, at the age of 76. He was born January 30, 1941, in Kansas City, Missouri. From birth until 1963, Leavenworth, Kansas, was his home. From 1959 until 1963 Larry attended the University of Kansas, majoring in philosophy and minoring in German. At KU he was a member of United Presbyterian Men and Alpha Kappa Lambda. He was President of Celtic Cross and Moderator of the Westminster Center. He played intramural basketball and golf. In his sophomore year he won the Sterling-Walker Greek Prize. In his senior year, he was elected to Sachem (senior men's honor society) and Phi Beta Kappa. He was one of five students from KU to be nominated for a Danforth Fellowship. He graduated "with distinction" in 1963, having won a Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst Award for a year of study in the Republic of Germany. In 1963-64 Larry studied theology at the University of Marburg, West Germany.
In September, 1964, Larry began study at Union Theological Seminary, in New York City. During the summer of 1965, he served in the Christian Ministry in the National Parks at Grand Lake, Colorado. In summer, 1966, he served as a civil rights worker in southwest Georgia. During the 1966-67 academic year he was an instructor in German and philosophy at Spelman College, in Atlanta. He received his Master of Divinity from Union in May, 1968, having majored in philosophy of religion.
In 1969 Larry received a National Defense Education Act Fellowship to study at the University of Minnesota. He received his Ph.D. in philosophy from Minnesota in 1976. In 1973 he took a position on the faculty of the Philosophy Department at the State University of New York, College at Geneseo. He retired from Geneseo, as full Professor, in 2011. While at Geneseo, Larry held innumerable service positions at the College, including Chair of the Faculty and Chair of the Undergraduate Academic Affairs Committee. Specializing in metaphysics and the philosophy of language, he read invited papers at Cornell University, Syracuse, and the American Philosophical Association. He gave talks at Cambridge University, for the Oxford Round Table, and at an International Kant Congress, in Pisa, Italy. He is the editor of an anthology and the author of several articles and reviews. In 1978 he received a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities for a summer of study at Cornell University. 
Larry also gave numerous talks and invited papers in the fields of genealogy and family history. He had leadership roles for the Rochester Genealogical Society from 1996 to 2003, including serving as President from 1999-2001. In 2001 he had published a book on his maternal line, entitled Willcott, Kay, Timberlake, and Allied Families.
Larry was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution and held service positions from 1995 to 2007, including President of the Rochester Chapter, 2006-07. He was a member of Mayflower Descendants in the State of New York, serving as Lieutenant Governor to the Buffalo Colony, 2002-05, and Secretary, 2008-10.
Another of Larry's hobbies, since his youth, was golf. He was a member of the Livingston Country Club in Geneseo for many years, won the Club Championship (1979), was Runner-up (1984, 1981), and was Livingston County Champion (1988).
Larry is survived by his loving wife, Fran, son Jonathan (PharmD), daughter Meredith, and stepson Matthew Michel. He is also survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Marilyn (LHS Class of 1960) and James Pearl, two nieces, Becky Ford and Christie Nesbitt, their spouses and children, and many beloved friends. Larry will be greatly missed and warmly remembered by all who knew him.
You may add a memory or condolence to Larry's Guest Book.

Andy "Mac" McRoy

Andrew Hubert McRoy Jr. was born May 6, 1929 in Leavenworth, Kansas. He went to rest December 3, 2017 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. 
Andy's military career was vast and included the Korean and Vietnam wars. He received the Purple heart and various other awards during his years in the Army. He met and married Marguerite Derritt (LHS Class of 1959) during his military service. 
Survivors include, his wife, Marguerite, his son, Larry Brown, Zephyrhills, Florida, his daughters, Annette McRoy, and Anita McRoy of Lincoln, Nebraska, Marilyn and husband, Rev. Arie Leon Mangrum III, Edgewood, MD, Carolyn Murry, Cantonville, MD, his sister, Carol Ann Bolden, Leavenworth, Kansas, brothers, Arthur E. McRoy, Richmond, Indiana, and Claude D. McRoy, Topeka, Kansas. Other survivors include a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends., 
Andy was preceded in death by his father, Andrew H. McRoy Sr. and mother, Minerva L. McRoy, his sister, Charlotte E. Bates, his brother, Don T. McRoy. Visitation at Angelus Funeral Chapel on Thursday, December 14, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, December 15, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at Angelus Funeral Chapel, located at 1104 S. Circle Drive, Colorado Springs, Colorado. Interment will be at Fort Logan Nation Cemetery, Staging area B, in Denver, on Monday, December 18, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. 
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by visiting Andy's Tribute Wall.

Dennis Cope - LHS Class of 1959

Dr. Dennis Wesley Cope passed away on June 27, 2017 at home in Simi Valley, California in the arms of his wife and daughters. He had struggled with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.
Dennis was born in Denver Colorado on June 8, 1941 to Wesley M. and Grace E. Cope. He grew up in Leavenworth and was destined to become one of America’s leading physicians and medical educators.
He graduated from Leavenworth High School in 1959. Initially, he considered the ministry graduating from Moody Bible Institute in Chicago where he was senior class president. After his mother’s death, he was led to pursue a career in medicine. He transferred to Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California where he met his future wife (Mary Jean Cook) and became student body president. He studied medicine at the University of Kansas Medical Center graduating at the top of his class in June 1970. He completed internship and residency in Internal Medicine and then a fellowship in Endocrinology, all at UCLA School of Medicine. Dennis remained as a member of the UCLA Medical School faculty until 1995 when he accepted a position as Director of Internal Medicine for the Medical University of South Carolina. In 2002, he returned to UCLA as Chief of Medicine at the Olive View-UCLA Medical Center where he remained until his retirement in 2013. Dennis was also Vice Chair of Internal Medicine for the Multi-Campus UCLA Department of Internal Medicine.
During his career, Dennis received numerous teaching awards and honors including the prestigious Mellinkoff Faculty Award in 1994 as the most outstanding teacher and faculty member at the UCLA School of Medicine. This past February, Dennis was honored by UCLA with an annual lectureship in his name: The Dennis W. Cope Professorship in the Doctor-Patient Relationship.
(Dennis was always a great listener!)
He held many national leadership roles. He was one of the elected Regents of the American College of Physicians and previously the ACP governor for Southern California. Dennis was also President of the Association of Chairs and Chiefs of Departments of Internal Medicine. He was honored by Westmont College in 2005 as its Alumnus of the Year.
Dennis’ focus and love remained the doctor-patient relationship, in which he mentored a generation of physicians
Dennis was preceded in death by his son, Kevin Wesley Cope, last August 2016. He is survived by Mary Jean, his wife of 52 years, his daughters Kari Cope and Kristina Cosart, son-in-law Shannon Cosart, daughter-in-law Jacqueline Cope (Kevin), and his five grandchildren, Carsen and Evan Cope and Kyle, Clay and Keaton Cosart. 
Dennis requested that memorials be sent to Westmont College, Office of College Advancement, 955 La Paz Rd., Santa Barbara, CA 93108. 
He will be deeply missed, but he leaves a lasting legacy of faith, hope and love.

Otto Ruebhausen - LHS Class of 1952

Otto C. Ruebhausen Jr., 83, of Leavenworth, went peacefully to be with the Lord, Wednesday, February 1, 2017, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born June 20, 1933, in Leavenworth, the first born of Otto and Dorothy (Buchanan) Ruebhausen Sr.
Otto entered the National Guard and was called to serve in the Korean War while in high school. After graduation from Leavenworth High School, he worked for Missouri Valley until he was drafted into the United States Army. 
Upon discharge from the Army, Otto worked in the graphic arts department at Fort Leavenworth. He later began his own building business, "Ruebhausen Construction Quality Built Homes". He continued building homes in Leavenworth until his retirement. 
On June 7, 1953, Otto married Bonnie M. Wilber. She survives at the home. He is also survived by two daughters, Deborah Redford and husband David and Denise Hill, both of Leavenworth; a son, David Ruebhausen of Florence, Ala.; a sister, Shirley Ruebhausen (LHS Class of 1952); and seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. 
Otto was preceded in death by a son Dennis Ruebhausen (wife Joyce), and two brothers Jerry Ruebhausen (LHS Class of 1959) (wife Patty) and Douglas Ruebhausen. 
He was a member of the First Baptist Church. 
Otto loved sports. He played football for Leavenworth High School and baseball well into adulthood. He was recruited by the Chicago Cubs to try out for their organization. Otto was an avid bowler, winning state tournaments for the Eagles. He was also an avid KU fan. 
Fishing was a big part of Otto's life. He was a founder of the Leavenworth Bass Club. He was a champion fisherman fishing with Bass Masters and BASS, representing the state of Kansas in the national championships. 
He was a Boy Scout leader for many years taking his troop camping to Minnesota and Canada several times. 
At 70 years old Otto joined the elite "Polar Bear Club" by swimming in the Arctic Ocean north of the Arctic Circle. 
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, at the R.L. Leintz Funeral Home. A funeral service will begin at 10:30 a.m. Monday, at First Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Mt. Muncie Cemetery.

David Heintzelman - LHS Class of 1959

David J. Heintzelman, 75, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2016, in his Morro Bay, California home surrounded with love by his wife Judy, sons Mathew and Philip, and sister-in-law Jeanne (Baker) Kozak and his adored ShihTzu, Woody, at his side.
David was born in Leavenworth, Kansas on October 22, 1941; the second of five children born to Edwin and Edith Heintzelman. David grew up in North Leavenworth where he attended Immaculate Conception Grade School, Immaculata and Leavenworth Senior High Schools. 
Upon graduation in 1959, he along with several of his childhood buddies, and his older brother Eddie, enlisted in the United States Army. David was stationed at Fort Leavenworth, Kan. attached to Btry D, 5th Msl Bn (NIKE Hercules), 55th Arty. David loved to share his story, to any and all who would listen, that he fired a NIKE Hercules missile on the firing range at White Sand, N.M., with "these two fingers" (holding up his right index and middle fingers) while counting out the sequence.
David married his young sweetheart, Judy Kay Baker, on June 9, 1964. Although they often mused that most thought they would not last a day, they celebrated their 50th anniversary with family on the beautiful beaches of Santa Barbara in 2014. Shortly before his passing, David and Judy were planning a hometown 53rd anniversary/family reunion.
After his Army career, David began working at Select Products (Hallmark Cards). In 1968 he joined ServiceMaster Hospital Corp and thus began the family's adventures transferring throughout the United States. In 1976, they returned to Leavenworth and David began his management career with the VA Medical Centers, again transferring throughout the country. In 1987, both David and Judy began new careers as Federal technicians with the California Army National Guard, USPFO, Camp San Luis Obispo, California ... and they "unpacked their bags" forever!
David is the father of four wonderful sons, Peter and Matthew; and Philip and Mark from a prior marriage. Mark passed away in 2005; Peter passed away in 2014. LtCol Matthew Heintzelman, USAF, resides in Fort Walton Beach, Fla. Philip Heintzelman and his wife Kelly reside in St. Louis, Mo. and are the loving parents to three amazing children, Scott, Maggie and Jack.
David is survived by many hometown Heintzelmans including his sister Carol (Bill) Perry and brother, Michael (Eileen) Santa Clara, Calif. Brother Eddie (Dee) Heintzelman and sister, Victoria June (Vicki) Sanders Heintzelman preceded in in death.
David loved life and all that it had to offer - his family was first and foremost; then his California Central Coast home, the ocean, the mountains, long drives, sunsets, hiking, sitting by campfires, throwing rocks, eating shrimp, lobster and king crab legs. His sense of humor was infectious and at times "on the edge!" While reading the cards received from his family and friends the overwhelming theme seemed to be "I remember how kind and funny he was" and that's the defining quality of David's wonderful life. And for those of us who have heard one of his funniest stories, I'll leave you with his quote "I wish it was 10 minutes from now!"
We will plan a celebration of David's life in our hometown at a later date.

Brees Millard - LHS Class of 1959

Brees R. Millard, Jr., 75, of Leavenworth, entered eternal life on Sunday, September 27, 2015 following a courageous battle with lung cancer. 
Brees "Butch" Millard, was born in Leavenworth the son of Brees R. and Dorothy (Porter) Millard, Sr. 
He is survived by his brothers, Larry (Barbara Stames) Millard (LHS Class of 1961), of Plano, Texas and Jerry "Bud" (Gloria) Millard (LHS Class of 1959), of Lakewood, Colorado. 
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Lawrence Stanley Millard, Sr. (LHS Class of 1964). 
Brees was a graduate of Pittsburg State, graduating in August 1966 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History with a minor in Business Administration. He worked for Sinclair Oil Corporation in Oklahoma City, OK following graduation until he returned to Leavenworth due to an automobile accident in March of 1977. 
Brees then began a banking career at Citizens Savings and Loan in October 1979 until retiring in December of 2010, achieving the designation of Mortgage Loan Manager. He was instrumental with the development of the mortgage real estate lending department. 
He was respected by his coworkers and affiliates working in the industry as well as clients that he worked with during his 31 years of service. During his tenure at the bank, he was regarded as a mentor, brother and father figure to many of his Citizens Savings family. 
Brees was very dedicated to his entire family but especially to his parents. 
When he was not at work he enjoyed watching KU Jayhawk basketball and KC Royals baseball. 
A visitation will be held at 10 AM to 12 PM, Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at Davis Funeral Chapel, 531 Shawnee, Leavenworth, KS followed by a memorial service at 12 PM in the chapel with Reverend Jimmy Porter, cousin of Brees, officiating.  A private family burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Jake Walkup Memorial Scholarship fund or to St. Jude's Children's Research in care of Davis Funeral Chapel. Arrangements entrusted to Davis Funeral Chapel. Condolences may be left on Brees’s online guestbook at www.davisfuneralchapelinc.com

Carlie Decarsky - LHS Class of 1959

Carl Frederick Decarsky, 73, of Leavenworth, Kan., passed away peacefully Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015, surrounded by loved ones in his home.
He was born Dec. 24, 1941, in Leavenworth, where he lived for most of his life.
Carlie was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Inez (Jenrick) Decarsky, his brother, Jimmy Decarsky, his sister Margaret Decarsky Tuttle and his wife of 47 years, Pat (Workman) Decarsky (LHS Class of 1965).
He is survived by his wife of seven years, Rita (Tomlin) Decarsky; his three children, Brian Decarsky of Boston, Mass., Shelly Beckham (Todd) of Rose Hill, Kan. and Shannon Webb of Rose Hill, Kan., his brother, Charlie Decarsky (LHS Class of 1957) of Kansas City, Mo., and his sister Charlene (Decarsky) Joyce of Bloomfield, Ind.
Carlie was known as “Papa” to his six grandchildren, Drew, Ashley, Cassidy, Chance, Chace, and Parker- and his great grandchild, Maci (Mutt).
After graduating from Leavenworth High School, Carlie served four years in the United States Army.  He retired from Geiger Ready Mix after 40 years dedicated service to living up to the core values of on time and hustle, honesty and integrity and the Geiger Way!
Carlie was a passionate man who enjoyed life.  He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. In his spare time, He enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling, playing cards, watching sports and spending quality time with family and friends.
He was a humble man!
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p. m. Friday, Sept. 18, 2015, at the R.L. Leintz Funeral Home (4701 10th Ave. in Leavenworth). Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept.19, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church (521 Lynn St. in Leavenworth). Private burial with military honors will follow at a later date. 
Memorials are suggested to the Leavenworth Public Schools Education Foundation.

Melvin Light - LHS Class of 1951

Melvin Byron Light, 82, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2015 in St. Joseph, Missouri. He was born February 19, 1933 in Topeka, Kansas the son of Marvin F. and Ora Eudora (Gifford) Light, Sr. 
He lived the majority of his life in Leavenworth, Atchison, and Kansas City, Kansas while working in Civil Service at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas his whole career, retiring in 1986.  
Melvin is survived by his son, Michael D. Light and his wife Gwynn, St. Joseph, Missouri; granddaughter, Lexi Light, St. Joseph, Missouri; and sister Marilyn Vance (LHS Class of 1956), Leavenworth, Kansas. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Marvin F. Light, Jr. and sister, Marjorie Wood (LHS class of 1959). 
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P. M. Monday, June 29,2015 at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 531 Shawnee St, Leavenworth, Kansas 66048. In lieu of flowers Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society.

Don and Janice Langham - The Fiftieth!

William D. (LHS Class of 1959) and Janice Berg (LHS Class of 1964) Langham celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this month. 
They were married June 5, 1965 at the First United Methodist Church in Leavenworth, Kansas.
They have two daughters, Deborah (Mark) and Cheryl (Chris) and four grandchildren, Wayne (Sydney), Ian, Ben and Amy. 
Their daughters took them to a special dinner, which included all of the immediate family.  Also, their daughters successfully surprised the couple with a party attended by dozens of family and friends.
Don and Janice have also arranged an extended tour for their anniversary to visit the Canyon Lands of America.

Mary Shore Fevurly - LHS Class of 1959

Mary Jo Fevurly was born Mary Jo Shore on July 30, 1941. She entered Heaven's gates on Monday, May 4, 2015 from her home in Leavenworth, Kansas. 
Mary will be remembered as a consummate and selfless mother, grandmother and loving friend. She had a quiet strength and always looked for a brighter future for all. Mary had an unwavering faith in the Lord. She was a member of St. Casimir Parish in Leavenworth. Over the years she became very active with the church. She volunteered and assisted with numerous functions and fundraising events. 
Mary was preceded in death by her lifelong friend and parenting partner Larry V. Fevurly and her parents Carl and Charlotte Shore all lifelong residents of Leavenworth, KS. 
She is survived by her sons; Gary Fevurly (LHS Class of 1980)(Wendy) and Steve Fevurly (LHS Class of 1992), and grandson; Derek Fevurly all of Leavenworth. She is also survived by her sister; Elizabeth Gadow (LHS Class of 1957)(George) of Leavenworth and brothers; James Shore (LHS Class of 1972)(Thelma) of Leavenworth and John (Jane) Shore of Columbia, South Carolina.
Visitation is Saturday, May 9, 2015 from 8:30 to 10:30am with services directly following at 10:30am at Davis Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Lansing, Kansas. 
Arrangements entrusted to Davis Funeral Chapel. Condolences may be left on Mary’s online guestbook at www.davisfuneralchapelinc.com

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Larry V. Fevurly, 71, Leavenworth passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at his home surrounded by family.
Larry was born October 14, 1939 in Leavenworth the son of James Leroy and
Opal Rose (Asbury) Fevurly.
Survivors include two sons Gary (Wendy) Fevurly and Steve (Tracey) Fevurly
both of Leavenworth, four grandchildren Derek Fevurly, Matthew, William and Kathryn Smith, five great grandchildren, one sister Pearl (Kenny) McEvoy and ex wife Mary Fevurly.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother James Leroy.
Larry retired from Hallmark Cards after 38 years of service.
He was an avid collector of farm tractors and enjoyed going to tractor
shows.
He served in the U.S. Army and Army National Guard from 1959 to 1966.
He was a lifetime member of Fraternal Order of Eagles #55.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Friday, December 10,
2010 at the Davis Funeral Chapel.  Funeral service will be held Saturday, December 11, 2010 at 10:30 A.M. at the Davis Funeral Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Alzheimer's Society.

June Ehart - LHS Class of 1959

Mary “June” Ehart, 73, Leavenworth, KS passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 in Leavenworth.
She was born May 14, 1941 in Leavenworth the daughter of Ernest L. and Luvada (Guy) Wolfe. They preceded her in death.
In 1963 she married Marty Ehart, Jr and for the 29 years that followed she loved being a full-time homemaker. Marty passed away in 1992. She was also preceded in death by her mother-in-law Barbara (Rex) Williams.
In 1997 she met and fell in love with David L. Conrad who survives at the home. She is also survived by two step-children and their families, Echo Fairbanks and children Orion, Rachel and J.J., Nathan (Davielle) Conrad and children, Mikayla, Brooke and N.D.; three sisters-in-law and their children, Dorothy (Freddie) Thomas, Becky (Ed) Ingerson and Amy (Sean) Hancock plus many dear friends who, in June’s words, “stood by me in spite of myself”.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 P.M Friday, October 10, 2014 at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Funeral service will be held 10 A.M Saturday, October 11, 2014 at the funeral chapel.
Burial will follow in the Mt. Muncie Cemetery, Lansing, KS. Memorial contributions may be given to the Leavenworth Assistance Center.

Gloria Winchell VanVeghten - LHS Class of 1959

Gloria Jean VanVeghten was born December 5, 1941 in Leavenworth, Kan., the daughter of Norman and Margie (Ramey) Winchell. 
She was united in marriage to Jim VanVeghten on September 19, 1968 in Miami, Oklahoma; he preceded her in death on August 6, 2010. 
Gloria worked at Louise Dress Shop in Leavenworth for 20 years. Her true passion was her grandchildren and she loved spending time with them. Gloria attended all of their events and loved them dearly. 
Gloria passed away on Friday, July 11, 2014 at Sunrise Hill Care Center in Traer, Iowa from cancer at the age of 72. 
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Jim, a daughter Kelly, and a brother Teddy Winchell. 
Gloria is survived by a daughter Stephanie (Chad) Seuser and their five children; a son Gene (Renee) Pritchett and their four children; and two grandchildren AJ & Missy; two brothers: Charlie Winchell (LHS Class of 1956) and wife Peggy Pierce (LHS Class of 1955); and Dick Winchell (LHS Class of 1962) and wife Pauline Fevurly (LHS Class of 1963); three sisters: Judy (Jim) Owens (LHS Class of 1968), Sandy (Jim) Hampton (LHS Class of 1965) and Linda (Ray) Lee (LHS Class of 1970), and a sister-in-law Ann Marie Leeper (LHS Class of 1950). 
Gloria will be greatly missed by all who knew her. 
Graveside Services will be Thursday, July 31, 2014 at 9 a.m., at Sunset Memory Gardens. Memorials may be directed to Alliance Against Family Violence.

Together ♥♥♥ Forever

James P. VanVeghten Jr., 67, of Dysart, Iowa, died Friday, August 6, 2010 at Covenant Medical Center, Waterloo, Iowa, of congestive heart failure.
He was born June 28, 1943, in Leavenworth, Kansas, son of James P. and Anna Schwartz VanVeghten. He married Gloria Winchell (LHS Class of 1959) Sept. 19, 1968, in Miami, Oklahoma.
He graduated from Immaculata High School in Leavenworth. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1960-64. He was employed with Geiger Ready Mix for 33 years, retiring as plant manager in Leavenworth in 2005.
Survived by: his wife; a daughter, Stephanie (Chad) Seuser of Buckingham; four grandsons; and a sister, Ann Marie Leeper (LHS Class of 1950) of Leavenworth.
Preceded in death by: his parents; two sisters, Eileen "Sis" Nester and Dorothy "Tootie" Hulsey; and a brother-in-law, Robert Leeper.
Celebration of Life: will be held at a later date in Leavenworth. Hagarty-Waychoff-Grarup Funeral Service on West Ridgeway is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be directed to Knights Youth Football Club of Dysart.
Condolences may be left at www.hagartywaychoffgrarup.com.

Martha Carter Flanders - LHS Class of 1959

Martha Lou Flanders, 72 of Kansas City, Kansas passed away December 12th, 2013 at Providence Medical Center. 
​Martha was born October 1st, 1941 in Leavenworth, Kansas the daughter of Marion L. and Martha L. (Schoenherr) Carter. 
​Martha grew up in Bain City and graduated from Leavenworth High School. She worked for over 30 years as a seamstress for the Veterans Administration. She also worked at Kmart, Pizza Hut Call Center, and Piper Tarp. In her early years Martha loved raising and showing horses. She appeared in the American Royal Parade and attended and traveled the rodeo barrel racing circuit, plus enjoyed showing and raising doberman dogs. She was an avid CB Radio operator and went by the name, “Super Chicken”. She loved crocheting and making clothes for her grandchildren. 
​She is survived by her son Daniel and his wife Nicole of Kansas City, Kansas, three grandchildren, Paige, Adelaide, and Riley. 
​She was preceded in death by both her parents, one sister, Marjorie Stephens (LHS Class of 1953), and two brothers.
Memorial Services will be 6:00 PM, December 18th, 2013 at Belden Larkin Funeral Home.  Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until service time at the funeral home. A dinner and celebration of Martha's life will immediately follow the services at Immanuel Baptist Church, 8822 Parallel Pkwy, Kansas City, KS 
​Memorials in her name may be directed to The Humane Society of Greater Kansas City.  You may leave your condolences at http://beldenlarkinfuneralhomeandcremationservices2.previews.funeralone.com/obituaries/Martha-Flanders/#!/TributeWall.

Ann Day - LHS Class of 1962

Carol Ann Day, age 69, of Shell Knob, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2013, in her home.
She was born March 28, 1944, in New Maldin in Surrey, Great Brittain, the daughter of George and Betty Davis. On July 25, 1964, in Leavenworth, she married Joseph M. "Joe" Day (LHS Class of 1959), who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Joseph Leo Day and wife, Lynette of Easton, Kansas and Michael S. Day and wife, Myong of Albuquerque, New Mexico and five grandchildren.
Ann was a graduate of Leavenworth High School. For several years she was employed as a tool and parts attendant for the United States Army in Ft. Leavenworth. Twelve years ago she and Joe moved from Kansas to Shell Knob to make their home. Ann loved people and volunteering at the Thrifty Closet and Central Crossing Senior Center. She enjoyed bird watching and spending time with her family and grandchildren. She had a craft booth known as Ann's Sewing & Crafts and went to various craft fairs.
No services are scheduled at this time. Ann had made arrangements to will her body to Science Care.
Local arrangements were under direction of Fohn Funeral Home, Shell Knob.

Ho! Ho! Ho!

Linda Scheer (LHS Class of 1959) and Gladys Rivard from the Leavenworth County Republican Women presented items for Christmas stockings to Scarlet Ross at the Council on Aging. The Republican Women’s contribution will help to fill 200 stockings to be presented to homebound senior citizens and 100 or more stockings to be given to other seniors.