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Monday, June 26, 2017Survivors include, son, Ray Moland, of Bartlesville; daughters, Jo Anne Bennett of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; Marsha Cates (Don), of Bartlesville; Janeen McGuire of Bartlesville; six grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, William Ray Thomas and Clifford Zeldon Thomas and sister, Ruby Louise Sears.Remembrances may be made in Maxine’s memory to the Happy Hill Church, 399758 W. 3100 Rd, Ramona, OK 74061.Visitation will be held on Thursday from 9:00 am-8:00 pm in the Arnold Moore & Neekamp Funeral Home, 710 S. Dewey, Bartlesville. Family will be present to receive friends from 6-8:00 pm.A service in celebration of Maxine’s life will be held on Friday, June 23, 2017, at 2:00 pm in the Happy Hill Church, Ramona. Rev. Jack Richie and Rev. Charles Richie will be the officiants.Arrangements are under the direction of the Arnold Moore and Neekamp Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.honoringmemories.com.
Monday, June 26, 2017Hendrix and wife Katie of Snowball, Marcy Western and Mark Mondahl of North Little Rock, and Roger Smith and wife Becky of Harrison. Kylie is also survived by great-grandparents Laverne Hendrix of Marshall, Gene Cole of Marshall, Norman and Millie Mondahl of Harrison and Robert Smith of Marshall; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, and other family and friends.Kylie Jo was preceded in death by her great-grandparents Rudolph Hendrix, Margaret Cole, Genita Smith, Emma Jo Western and Lewis "Dub" Western.A memorial service will be held for Kylie on Friday, June 16, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at Clinton Funeral Service with Mr. Michael Wells officiating.The family asks, that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Clinton High School Band in Kylie's name.Arrangements entrusted to Clinton Funeral Service. To sign Kylie's Book of Memories, please go to www.clintonfuneralservice.com.
Monday, June 19, 2017Michelle had purchased near Colton. Shane gave everything and asked nothing in return.Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Michelle Klay, Colton; two daughters, Nicole Leinen, Marshall, Minn., and Brittany Dufour and her husband, Brandon, Nisswa, Minn; two grandchildren, Bentley and Brynlee Dufour; three step-children, Ashley Arambula and her husband, Christian, Sioux Falls, Chelsea Isaacson, Sioux Falls, Joshua Isaacson and Chandler Zweygart, Sioux Falls; five step-grandchildren, Maleia Jensen, Bently Arambula, Julian Mazan, Daven Isaacson, Stoklie Zweygart; his father, Duane Klay and his wife, Sheri Padgett, Brandon; his mother, Donna Rank and her husband, Mike, Knoxville, Iowa; his grandmother, LillyAnn Sammons, Luverne, Minn.; two siblings, Josh Klay and his wife, Dana, Magnolia, Minn., Heather Vacura and her husband, Dan, Bloomington, Minn.; three step-siblings, Jo Davis, Brandon, Amanda Deilke, Brandon, Colton Padgett, Brandon; and many other relatives and friends. An obituary and online guestbook is at georgeboom.com.Read or Share this story: http://argusne.ws/2rhTYzX...
Monday, June 19, 2017Front Street, put up at dawn and then retired at dusk.Lynden will have these participants: the Lynden Middle School Band, directed by Jarid Norman; Lonnie Rose, VFW post commander; Randall Marston, post chaplain; scouts posting colors for the national anthem; Eagle Scout candidate Kyle Glenn leading the pledge of allegiance. Elected officials to speak will be County Sheriff Bill Elfo, Lynden Mayor Scott Korthuis and County Executive Jack Louws.A horse-drawn hearse driven by team owner Tim Cramer, assisted by Mylon Smith of Gillies Funeral Home, will deliver a wreath to be laid at the Lynden Cemetery Memorial to the Unknowns.After a 21-gun honor guard salute, taps will be played by a student from the Lynden Middle School with Jack Louws.Parking is available in the lot adjacent to the cemetery courtesy of Whatcom Transit Authority.At Greenwood, the Meridian Middle School Band will be involved under the direction of Sandy Rogers. Some of the participants repeat from Lynden’s service.Historian Andrew Kaiser will speak of his research on the Greenwood Cemetery and the Greenwood community.After a 21-gun salute, echo taps will be played by Meridian seventh grade lead trumpeter Michael Bender and Louws.The Lynden VFW post is also partnering with the Lynden Tractor Supply store, 1898 Front St., to host a Salute Our Troops event on Saturday, May 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Expect a barbecue, kids’ activities and displays.• With over 1,700 veterans’ flags flying on the grounds, Greenacres Memorial Park is always a highly colorful and patriotic scene on Memorial Day at the corner of Axton and Northwest roads. Activities go from noon to 3 p.m. Designated parking is on the north side.The Mount Baker Toppers men’s chorus is one musical participant this year, starting at noon. Another performer is country music artist Aaron...
Monday, June 19, 2017Cessna Citation jet.Mr. Shelton actually had two careers. A charter member of NASA, the Marshall Space Flight Center, he and his colleagues made aerospace history during our nation’s space race. He was there from the beginning working with Dr. Werner Von Braun on all the launch vehicles from the Redstone Rocket to the Saturn V Moon Rocket, finishing after 38 years with the Shuttle program in 1993.The patriarch of three generations of pilots, Clyde instructed his wife, Sara, in 1966; his son, Scott, now a Boeing 747 captain for Delta Airlines on his 16th birthday; and his grandson, Nevada, currently a captain in the United States Army flying the Blackhawk helicopter on his 16th birthday, as well.Clyde Shelton’s legacy is firmly established in those lives he touched. He was a genuine aviation professional. He was a man whose integrity, character, food nature and sincere interest in his students defined him as a man of competent humility.For his extraordinary and endearing contributions to aviation, Mr. Shelton was elected into the Tennessee Aviation Hall of Fame in 2010 and the Alabama Aviation Hall of Fame in 2016.Clyde will be missed by all he touched during his long historical career, but most importantly by his wife, Sara; his sons, Steve and Scott (Gwen); grandchildren, Ashley Davis (Johnny), Chase (Ashley), Nevada, Whitney (Marcus), Richard (Chelsea) and Cooper.Additionally, he will be missed by his great-grandchildren, Emma Grace, Anna Elizabeth, Abby, Walker, Ryder, Gunner, Ronin, and especially by his sister, Jodeen Steelman, and his brother-in-law, Ron (Dianah) West.Mr. Shelton was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Hamilton and Louella Shelton, and his brother, Thomas Owen Shelton.Visitation with the family will be held Wednesday, June 14, at 1 p.m. until time of service at 4 p.m. at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. John Hathcock officiating. There will also be a very special funeral send off at the Madison County Executive Airport in Meridianville, Ala. A reception will be held at 11 a.m., followed by services and a fly over honoring Mr. Shelton at 1 p.m.Higgins Funeral Home is serving the family.
Saturday, June 10, 2017July 1995.Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and Jeff Caler, Glenside, Pa., and Rita and Dan Dawson, Hermitage, Tenn.; four grandchildren, Spencer Dawson, Kristin Courtwright, Marshal and Allison Caler, and Amanda and Ken Frederick, and three great-grandchildren, Kylee and Tristin Courtwright, and Robby Frederick.Family and friends are welcome to call Saturday, June 3, 2017, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. at MCCONNELL FUNERAL HOME, 447 Pine St., Hookstown, PA 15050. Jim McMasters will officiate.She will be laid to rest in the Mill Creek Hill Cemetery, Georgetown.
Saturday, June 10, 2017Dale "Mr. D" DeFrance, 81, of Marshalltown, a man who lived life's three greatest passions- racing, racing and of course, racing, passed away on the morning of Monday, May 22nd, at the Mercy Hospital in Des Moines.Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest in the Turner Cemetery in rural Garwin. Visitation will be held from 5-7:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. The family would appreciate casual or racing attire to be worn in his honor. For condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. Ph. 641-844-1234.Born on Christmas Eve of 1935, in Toledo, IA, he was the son of Arthur and Fern (Lowry) DeFrance. He graduated from the Toledo High School's Class of 1954 and then served our country honorably in the United States Army. While stationed at Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, he met the lovely Ivey.Article PhotosDale “Mr. D” DeFranceOn January 16th, 1958, he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Ivey Mary Louise Pruitt, in a weddin...
Saturday, June 10, 2017He was very active in the church, went on several mission trips, belonged to the Men of Iron and was the assistant coach for Bloomingdale Bulldogs and Marshall Bobcats baseball teams.He is survived by his wonderful wife of 13 years, Tami; six children, Charlie, Allison (Brett) Williams, Brianna, Trent, Caleb and Marc; two granddaughters, Lilian and Adaline; his parents, Curt and Wendy Newby; two sisters, Jodi Newby and Stephanie (Augie) Lockhart; in-laws, Tom and Dee Hunt; brother in-law Tom (Misty) Hunt; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins; and his dog Rascal.Brian was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents.Funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at Spirit of Life Ministries, 505 W. State St., Kingman, with Pastor Steve Crum officiating. Burial will follow at Kingman Fraternal Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be held 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 30 at the church. Sanders Funeral Care entrusted with care.Memorial donations may be given to the funeral home to help with expenses or the Spirit of Life Building Fund.
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Monday, June 26, 2017Survivors include, son, Ray Moland, of Bartlesville; daughters, Jo Anne Bennett of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; Marsha Cates (Don), of Bartlesville; Janeen McGuire of Bartlesville; six grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, William Ray Thomas and Clifford Zeldon Thomas and sister, Ruby Louise Sears.Remembrances may be made in Maxine’s memory to the Happy Hill Church, 399758 W. 3100 Rd, Ramona, OK 74061.Visitation will be held on Thursday from 9:00 am-8:00 pm in the Arnold Moore & Neekamp Funeral Home, 710 S. Dewey, Bartlesville. Family will be present to receive friends from 6-8:00 pm.A service in celebration of Maxine’s life will be held on Friday, June 23, 2017, at 2:00 pm in the Happy Hill Church, Ramona. Rev. Jack Richie and Rev. Charles Richie will be the officiants.Arrangements are under the direction of the Arnold Moore and Neekamp Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.honoringmemories.com.
Monday, June 26, 2017Hendrix and wife Katie of Snowball, Marcy Western and Mark Mondahl of North Little Rock, and Roger Smith and wife Becky of Harrison. Kylie is also survived by great-grandparents Laverne Hendrix of Marshall, Gene Cole of Marshall, Norman and Millie Mondahl of Harrison and Robert Smith of Marshall; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, and other family and friends.Kylie Jo was preceded in death by her great-grandparents Rudolph Hendrix, Margaret Cole, Genita Smith, Emma Jo Western and Lewis "Dub" Western.A memorial service will be held for Kylie on Friday, June 16, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at Clinton Funeral Service with Mr. Michael Wells officiating.The family asks, that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Clinton High School Band in Kylie's name.Arrangements entrusted to Clinton Funeral Service. To sign Kylie's Book of Memories, please go to www.clintonfuneralservice.com.
Monday, June 19, 2017Michelle had purchased near Colton. Shane gave everything and asked nothing in return.Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Michelle Klay, Colton; two daughters, Nicole Leinen, Marshall, Minn., and Brittany Dufour and her husband, Brandon, Nisswa, Minn; two grandchildren, Bentley and Brynlee Dufour; three step-children, Ashley Arambula and her husband, Christian, Sioux Falls, Chelsea Isaacson, Sioux Falls, Joshua Isaacson and Chandler Zweygart, Sioux Falls; five step-grandchildren, Maleia Jensen, Bently Arambula, Julian Mazan, Daven Isaacson, Stoklie Zweygart; his father, Duane Klay and his wife, Sheri Padgett, Brandon; his mother, Donna Rank and her husband, Mike, Knoxville, Iowa; his grandmother, LillyAnn Sammons, Luverne, Minn.; two siblings, Josh Klay and his wife, Dana, Magnolia, Minn., Heather Vacura and her husband, Dan, Bloomington, Minn.; three step-siblings, Jo Davis, Brandon, Amanda Deilke, Brandon, Colton Padgett, Brandon; and many other relatives and friends. An obituary and online guestbook is at georgeboom.com.Read or Share this story: http://argusne.ws/2rhTYzX...
Monday, June 19, 2017Front Street, put up at dawn and then retired at dusk.Lynden will have these participants: the Lynden Middle School Band, directed by Jarid Norman; Lonnie Rose, VFW post commander; Randall Marston, post chaplain; scouts posting colors for the national anthem; Eagle Scout candidate Kyle Glenn leading the pledge of allegiance. Elected officials to speak will be County Sheriff Bill Elfo, Lynden Mayor Scott Korthuis and County Executive Jack Louws.A horse-drawn hearse driven by team owner Tim Cramer, assisted by Mylon Smith of Gillies Funeral Home, will deliver a wreath to be laid at the Lynden Cemetery Memorial to the Unknowns.After a 21-gun honor guard salute, taps will be played by a student from the Lynden Middle School with Jack Louws.Parking is available in the lot adjacent to the cemetery courtesy of Whatcom Transit Authority.At Greenwood, the Meridian Middle School Band will be involved under the direction of Sandy Rogers. Some of the participants repeat from Lynden’s service.Historian Andrew Kaiser will speak of his research on the Greenwood Cemetery and the Greenwood community.After a 21-gun salute, echo taps will be played by Meridian seventh grade lead trumpeter Michael Bender and Louws.The Lynden VFW post is also partnering with the Lynden Tractor Supply store, 1898 Front St., to host a Salute Our Troops event on Saturday, May 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Expect a barbecue, kids’ activities and displays.• With over 1,700 veterans’ flags flying on the grounds, Greenacres Memorial Park is always a highly colorful and patriotic scene on Memorial Day at the corner of Axton and Northwest roads. Activities go from noon to 3 p.m. Designated parking is on the north side.The Mount Baker Toppers men’s chorus is one musical participant this year, starting at noon. Another performer is country music artist Aaron...
Monday, June 19, 2017Cessna Citation jet.Mr. Shelton actually had two careers. A charter member of NASA, the Marshall Space Flight Center, he and his colleagues made aerospace history during our nation’s space race. He was there from the beginning working with Dr. Werner Von Braun on all the launch vehicles from the Redstone Rocket to the Saturn V Moon Rocket, finishing after 38 years with the Shuttle program in 1993.The patriarch of three generations of pilots, Clyde instructed his wife, Sara, in 1966; his son, Scott, now a Boeing 747 captain for Delta Airlines on his 16th birthday; and his grandson, Nevada, currently a captain in the United States Army flying the Blackhawk helicopter on his 16th birthday, as well.Clyde Shelton’s legacy is firmly established in those lives he touched. He was a genuine aviation professional. He was a man whose integrity, character, food nature and sincere interest in his students defined him as a man of competent humility.For his extraordinary and endearing contributions to aviation, Mr. Shelton was elected into the Tennessee Aviation Hall of Fame in 2010 and the Alabama Aviation Hall of Fame in 2016.Clyde will be missed by all he touched during his long historical career, but most importantly by his wife, Sara; his sons, Steve and Scott (Gwen); grandchildren, Ashley Davis (Johnny), Chase (Ashley), Nevada, Whitney (Marcus), Richard (Chelsea) and Cooper.Additionally, he will be missed by his great-grandchildren, Emma Grace, Anna Elizabeth, Abby, Walker, Ryder, Gunner, Ronin, and especially by his sister, Jodeen Steelman, and his brother-in-law, Ron (Dianah) West.Mr. Shelton was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Hamilton and Louella Shelton, and his brother, Thomas Owen Shelton.Visitation with the family will be held Wednesday, June 14, at 1 p.m. until time of service at 4 p.m. at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. John Hathcock officiating. There will also be a very special funeral send off at the Madison County Executive Airport in Meridianville, Ala. A reception will be held at 11 a.m., followed by services and a fly over honoring Mr. Shelton at 1 p.m.Higgins Funeral Home is serving the family.
Saturday, June 10, 2017July 1995.Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and Jeff Caler, Glenside, Pa., and Rita and Dan Dawson, Hermitage, Tenn.; four grandchildren, Spencer Dawson, Kristin Courtwright, Marshal and Allison Caler, and Amanda and Ken Frederick, and three great-grandchildren, Kylee and Tristin Courtwright, and Robby Frederick.Family and friends are welcome to call Saturday, June 3, 2017, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. at MCCONNELL FUNERAL HOME, 447 Pine St., Hookstown, PA 15050. Jim McMasters will officiate.She will be laid to rest in the Mill Creek Hill Cemetery, Georgetown.
Saturday, June 10, 2017Dale "Mr. D" DeFrance, 81, of Marshalltown, a man who lived life's three greatest passions- racing, racing and of course, racing, passed away on the morning of Monday, May 22nd, at the Mercy Hospital in Des Moines.Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest in the Turner Cemetery in rural Garwin. Visitation will be held from 5-7:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. The family would appreciate casual or racing attire to be worn in his honor. For condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. Ph. 641-844-1234.Born on Christmas Eve of 1935, in Toledo, IA, he was the son of Arthur and Fern (Lowry) DeFrance. He graduated from the Toledo High School's Class of 1954 and then served our country honorably in the United States Army. While stationed at Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, he met the lovely Ivey.Article PhotosDale “Mr. D” DeFranceOn January 16th, 1958, he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Ivey Mary Louise Pruitt, in a weddin...
Saturday, June 10, 2017He was very active in the church, went on several mission trips, belonged to the Men of Iron and was the assistant coach for Bloomingdale Bulldogs and Marshall Bobcats baseball teams.He is survived by his wonderful wife of 13 years, Tami; six children, Charlie, Allison (Brett) Williams, Brianna, Trent, Caleb and Marc; two granddaughters, Lilian and Adaline; his parents, Curt and Wendy Newby; two sisters, Jodi Newby and Stephanie (Augie) Lockhart; in-laws, Tom and Dee Hunt; brother in-law Tom (Misty) Hunt; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins; and his dog Rascal.Brian was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents.Funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at Spirit of Life Ministries, 505 W. State St., Kingman, with Pastor Steve Crum officiating. Burial will follow at Kingman Fraternal Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be held 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 30 at the church. Sanders Funeral Care entrusted with care.Memorial donations may be given to the funeral home to help with expenses or the Spirit of Life Building Fund.
