Dennis R. Bedford
Died Sat. 11/22/2014 Memorial Service @ 2PM, Sunday, 11/30/14 @ Perry American Legion Bldg. Perry. http://www.barnettfamilyfh.com
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Sarah Ann McKeighan "Sally" Casad
Services for Sarah Casad, 81, Lawrence will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 29, 2014 at Lawrence Presbyterian Church. http://www.warrenmcelwain.com
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Jason Scott Hurst
Services are pending for Jason Scott Hurst, 40, Lawrence and will be announced by Warren-McElwain Mortuary. He died Sun. Nov. 23rd in Lawrence.
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Margaret Louise Hill Segebrecht
Margaret Louise Hill Segebrecht, 96, of Leawood KS, died peacefully on November 23, 2014 at Kansas City Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family.
Margaret was born January 13, 1918 in Topeka KS to Blanche and Frank Whitney Hill, Jr. She was the fourth of six children: Frank, Charles, Jean, Margaret, Betty and Joan. Margaret documented her extraordinary life story in a book she entitled Mimi's Memories, completing it in time for Christmas 2013. She writes of graduating from Topeka High School and working at Pellitier's Department Store. She entered Kansas State University as an older freshman becoming a member of the Purple Pepsters, serving on Student Council and being tapped for Mortar Board. She graduated with a degree in Home Economics.
After graduating, Margaret accepted a position in Chicago with Armour & Company. She represented the company as Marie Gifford in demonstrations and as a byline in many articles. While working in Chicago, she met the love of her life, Ervin Segebrecht. Margaret and Erv married on November 15, 1947 in Topeka KS. His work took them to Hackensack NJ and later back to Chicago IL.
Margaret changed careers to her most rewarding, that of motherhood, in 1948 with the birth of Linda Ann, followed by Charles Whitney in 1951 and Stephen Louis in 1955. She embraced this role, particularly after moving to Prairie Village KS in 1952. Life in the suburbs meant neighborhood parties, bridge and dinner clubs, PTA, PEO, and Garden Club. Dr. Robert Meneilly, and later Rev. Tom Are, sustained her strong faith at Village Presbyterian Church. Erv and she were active members of the Church where Margaret served as a deacon for many years.
The documentation of her life in her own words provided her family a unique and wonderful view of what she treasured the most – God, family and friends. Her stories have made us laugh and occasionally shed a tear.
Margaret was preceded in death by her beloved Ervin in January 1988 and five of her siblings. Her sister, Joan Hill Guy, survives and lives in Topeka KS. Survivors also include her children: Linda Truitt and her husband Mark of Prairie Village KS, Charles and his wife Linda of Lake Quivira KS, and Stephen and his wife Lynn of Lawrence KS. She is also survived by seven grandchildren: Stacey, Charles (Megan), Sara, Mary (Cody), Jane, Brian and Ray; six great grandchildren: Irene, Rose, Chaya, Yosef, Catelin and Sailor; and many nieces and nephews.
Margaret will be buried in a private service at Johnson County Memorial Gardens next to her husband. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2014, 10:00 AM at Village Presbyterian (6641 Mission Road, Prairie Village KS 66208). In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Village Church Endowment Trust for feeding the underserved or Kansas City Hospice House (1500 Meadow Lake Parkway, Suite 200, Kansas City, MO 64114). Arrangements by: Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS. 913-451-1860. Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at http://www.johnsoncountychapel.com.
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Gregory James Shannon
Born in Kansas City, Missouri Nov 3, 1951 and died peacefully Nov 12, 2014 and was buried in Boise Idaho after a long illness.
Greg was preceded in death by his father Robert Emmett Shannon and brother James Joseph Shannon.
He is survived by his mother Patricia McManus Shannon, his wife Liz Markus and her two sons Brian and Brandon. His dear sisters, Susan Riederer (Paul), Nancy Allen (Vaughn) and Marianne Shannon. His dear brothers, Kevin (Erin) Shannon, Dan (Shelly) Shannon and Bob (Leigh) Shannon and sister-in-law, Lisa Cuff (Dan) and 15 nieces and nephews and 5 great nieces and nephews.
Greg was a graduate of Southwest High School and spent most of his early life in Kansas City until his career took him to Boise Idaho where he worked in the food service industry. His work required travel around the globe perfecting and training companies on producing the "perfect French fry".
His love of food, cars, travel, and sense of humor were evident to all whom he encountered. Greg never knew a stranger and was so generous in his heart and spirit. Heaven is a happier and more joyful place today.
Greg's family would like to thank the wonderful and compassionate staff at St. Luke's Medical Center for their care and kindness during his prolonged hospital stay.
A private memorial service will also be held in Kansas City. Memorial contributions may be made to Children's Center for the Visually Impaired in Kansas City (http://www.ccvi.org).
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Hunter Levi Terrell
Hunter Levi Terrell, 17 of McLouth, KS., died November 22, 2014 at the scene of a two car collision on K-16 Hwy, west of McLouth. He was born September 27, 1997 the son of Christopher Michael Terrell and Carmen Leigh-Anne Stewart. He attended kindergarten to second grade in Ottawa, KS., and 3rd grade in Topeka, moving to McLouth , KS., and was currently a Junior at the McLouth High School. He was a member of FBLA, he participated in baseball, basketball, football, track and cross country, Jazz band, Band, and theatre. He received induction into the National Honors Society at McLouth just a few weeks ago. He was an active member of the Leavenworth County 4-H for the past 5 years. He was also a member of the McLouth Church of the Nazarene, and active in various community and church functions. Survivors include his mother Carmen and Step-father Mark Mestagh, McLouth, KS., his father Christopher M. Terrell, Batavia, IA., one brother, Henry Hannam and one sister Mary Ann Hannam, both of Des Moines, IA., Paternal grandparents, Charles and Cindy Terrell, Ottumwa, IA., and Maternal grandparents, Ann Criger, Topeka, KS., and David and Linda Stewart, Lenexa, KS., three Aunts, one Uncle, and many cousins. Celebration of life services will be 2:00 PM Friday, November 28, 2014 at the McLouth Church of the Nazarene, Visitation will be 1-2 PM before the service. The casket is to remain closed. Burial will follow at the McLouth Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to the fund at the Bank of McLouth, or the "Go fund me account" on Facebook or made to the Barnett Family Funeral Home, PO Box 602, Oskaloosa, KS., 66066 to help with funeral expenses. Online condolences may be made at http://www.barnettfamilyfh.com
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Edna Mae Walter
Edna Mae Walter, 93, Basehor, KS, died Tuesday. Rosary will be 11 a.m. Friday at Quisenberry Funeral Home, Tonganoxie, visitation 1 hour before.
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Mary Ellen Woody
Died 11/19/2014
Our beloved mother, Mary Ellen Woody has gone to meet her savior. Mary Ellen Landrum was born in Columbus, Ohio on July 2, 1930. She and her brother Richard grew up in Columbus, Ohio and attended Bexley High School. Upon graduation she attended The Ohio State University where she joined the Delta Gamma sorority.
As a school teacher in San Diego, Mary Ellen met Wayne V. Woody in Coronado, California and they were married on February 11, 1956. They were blessed with 56 years of marriage.
Wayne and his family spent time in Harrisburg, PA, Peoria, IL., Sioux City, IA. and Springfield, IL. before retiring to Baldwin City, KS. in 1986.
Besides teaching school for years, Mary Ellen was an active hospital volunteer in Sioux City and Lawrence. She loved dancing, playing bridge, golfing, knitting and spending time with her children and grandchildren, especially Adam Creviston. Her Catholic faith was very important to her all of her life.
Over the years with Wayne, she developed a passion for sports, especially baseball and University of Kansas basketball.
Mary Ellen was preceded in death by her husband Wayne, a son Stephen, her parents Gail and Bernice Landrum and her brother Richard. She is survived by her daughter Cathy and her three sons; Michael (Susan), Richard (Mary) and David (Erika) plus eight adoring grandchildren.
The family would like to offer sincere thanks to Visiting Nurses in Lawrence, KS., Candy Patterson and her team at Because We Care Nursing, Lawrence Memorial Hospital and Doctors Brian Hunt and Matthew Stein, and all the caregivers at Brandon Woods at Alvamar in Lawrence, KS. Our mother was blessed in her final days by each and every one of you.
A rosary was said at 6:00 p.m., Friday, November 21, 2014, at Annunciation Catholic Church, 740 N. 6th St., Baldwin City, followed by a visitation at 6:30 p.m. A funeral mass was held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 22, 2014, at the church. Inurnment Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Baldwin City.
The family suggests memorial contributions to Leukemia & Lymphoma Societyor Visiting Nurses of Lawrence c/o Dengel & Son Mortuary, 235 S. Hickory, Ottawa, Kansas 66067. Family and friends are encouraged to leave their condolences and memories on Mrs. Woody's Celebration Wall at http://www.dengelmortuary.com.
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