Donald P. Lisenby, 89, of rural Burrton, KS, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 17, 2016, surrounded by family at his home. He worked as a printer at Duke Publishing and Rand Publishing in Wichita for many years, but his love was farming. He moved to Burrton in 1970, where he farmed until his death. He raised Milking Shorthorn Cattle.
Don was born on November 11, 1927, in Wichita, KS, the son of PJ and Augusta (Wilhelmina Reim) Lisenby. He graduated from North High School in Wichita, KS. On August 20, 1949, Don was united in marriage to Patsy J. Edmundson in Cherokee, Oklahoma. They were married for 61 years until her passing on April 13, 2010.
He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, McPherson.
Survivors include: four children, Donna Lisenby of Burrton, KS, Mike (Julie) Lisenby of Dodge City, KS, Karen Lisenby of Jackson, WY, and Trisha Lisenby of Burrton, KS; two sisters, Joan (Don) Laswell of Wichita, KS and Mary Tidwill of Sacramento, CA; sister-in-law, Barbara Lisenby of Wichita, KS; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, PJ and Augusta; wife, Patsy; infant daughter, Denise; and brother, Duane.
Visitation will be held from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Tuesday, December 20, 2016, at Stockham Family Funeral Home with the family receiving friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, December 21, at Trinity Lutheran Church, McPherson with Rev. Tim Leaf officiating. A private burial will follow at Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, KS.
Memorial donations may be given to Trinity Lutheran Church, McPherson in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.
Carol Sue (Heller) Williams, passed away Friday, December 16, 2016 at her home in Abilene, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Carol was born on Dec 5, 1946 in Abilene to the late Wayne and Shirley (Pearce) Heller. She graduated from Abilene High School with the class of 1964. Most of her adult life was spent in Abilene with the exception of a short stay in the Kansas City area and traveling with her husband on his military assignments, with whom she married April 12, 1975 in Abilene. She was preceded in death by her parents and an infant brother.
She is survived by her husband William(Bill) of the home and her son, Adam of Manhattan, Ks as well as her sister Pam Mulvaney and husband Kevin of Park City, Ks, Brothers, Larry and wife Lacinda of Wamego, Michael (Mick) and wife Sylvia of Ponder TX, and Scott and wife Kathie of Solomon. Carol was an avid quilter, volunteer and coordinator for many church activities, sponsor for several girls with the Big Brothers Big/Sisters program, and volunteer for the Smokey Valley Railroad organization.
Carol’s family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at the funeral home.
The casket will remain closed during this time. A private graveside service will be conducted by Pastor Lindsey Brummer for family and extended family on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at the Abilene Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be presented to the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd, Abilene, Kansas 67410 and be directed to those areas she was passionate about or was helped by. They include Big Brothers Big Sisters, Elsie Brooks Cancer Fund at the First United Methodist Church, Smokey Valley Railroad, and the Dickinson County Hospice program.
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James Dale Braden, 82 died December 17, 2016 in Topeka, KS. He was born on August 2, 1934 in Clay County, KS the son of James Wesley and Olive (Reed) Braden. Jim was raised in the Wakefield, KS community and graduated from Wakefield High School. He worked as a meat cutter before receiving his insurance license. Jim owned and operated Braden Financial in Clay Center for several years. He married Margie (Clark) Tidwell on September 17, 1983. Jim was elected to the Kansas Legislature and served for 16 years. His final four years in the legislature, he served as Speaker of the House of Representatives. Jim was a member of St. Paul Episcopal Church and Clay Center Rotary Club. He served on the Wakefield and Clay Center School boards and on the People’s Bank Board of Directors. Jim was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Galen and Duane Braden
Survivors:
Wife: Margie Braden, Clay Center, KS
Son: Greg and wife Sandy Braden, Eudora, KS
Son: Michael and wife Jenise Braden, Broken Arrow, OK
Son: Ladd and wife Rita Braden, Wakefield, KS
Daughter: Amy and husband Scot Dye, Manhattan, KS
Step-son: Rick and wife Sarah Tidwell, Emporia, KS
Step-Son: Lon and wife Anita Tidwell, Emporia, KS
Step-son: Dale and wife Sharon Tidwell, Emporia, KS
10 Grandchildren and 8 Great-grandchildren
Memorial Services: Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at 11:00AM at the St Paul’s Episcopal Church in Clay Center, KS
Visitation: Tuesday, December 20, 2016 from 4-7 PM at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home
Memorials: St Paul Episcopal Church or St Andrews Episcopal Church c/o the funeral home
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James “Jim” Lowell Russell passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2016 at Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas at the age of 82. He was born on July 28, 1934 in Natoma, Kansas to the late James L. and Ruth E. (Selbe) Russell. He grew up attending grade school in Natoma and graduating from Plainville High School with the Class of 1953. Following high school, he joined the United States Army, serving in Korea. After being honorably discharged, he went on to attend Fort Hays Kansas State College, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree.
In May 1960, Jim was united in marriage to A. Jill Hachmeister. They were blessed with three children, Bryan, Dawn, and Joel. That same year, after completing college, he began teaching school. His teaching career began in Bogue, Kansas, then to Codell, and finally Plainville. He primarily taught 6th grade through middle school, science and math. While in Codell he also served as Principal and coach. After Jill’s passing in 2001, he was married to Elise (Cussen) Thornton on March 8, 2003 in Fort Worth, Texas.
Jim was a teacher, a farmer, enjoyed working on projects in his shop, and served in numerous community activities. He valued education and intellectual endeavors, while also having a warm and unique sense of humor which he found hilariously funny, even if no one else understood. Famous for being a long story teller, and for often times being “politically incorrect,” he was never at a loss for words, laughter, and good times with family, friends and neighbors, no matter where he met them. He loved and cared for all people, but of course his grandchildren held a special place in his heart.
Jim is survived by his wife Elise Russell of the home in Plainville; children Bryan J. Russell and wife Kristin of Brighton, MI, Dawn J. Phlieger and husband Scott of Natoma, and Joel C. Russell and wife Amanda of Codell; step-sons John P. Thornton and wife Debbie of Pittsburgh, TX, and Kevin R. Thornton and Nancy Wilson of Benbrook, TX; brothers Leo “Jay” Russell and wife Vesta of Natoma, Jerry Lee Russell and wife Linda of Fort Scott, Jesse Russell and wife Mary of Newton, Dennis Russell and wife Judy of Lake Havasu City, NV, Robert Russell and wife Linda of Leavenworth, Wayne Russell and wife Jeannie of Fort Scott, Don Russell and wife Linda of Fort Scott, Charles Russell and wife Delene of Fort Scott, and Kevin Russell and wife Teresa of Fort Scott; and grandchildren Laura Thornton, Matthew Thornton, Christine Thornton, Sean Thornton, Hayden Phlieger, Kirsten Phlieger, August Phlieger, Alicia Phlieger, Danielle Bickmore, Rachael Bickmore, Joshua Russell, Isaiah Russell; and twelve great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents James and Ruth Russell, first wife Jill Russell, sister Marita Russell, and brothers Les Russell and Joseph Russell.
Celebration of life service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 19, 2016 at Codell Community Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville with burial to follow in the Shiloh Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to American Diabetes Association or FHSU Biology Department and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd, Plainville, Kansas 67663. Condolences may be left for the family at www.plumeroverlease.com.