Dora Edde Slavin
1910-2016
Dora Edde Slavin, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, April 9, 2016, at Maple Heights Nursing Home in Hiawatha.
Dora was a longtime member of First Christian Church of Hiawatha.
She was born to Charles Joe and Pearl Reser Edde, at a farm near Powhattan, KS, July 22, 1910. In 1912, her parents and five children moved to her grandparents homestead near Horton, KS, where she attended Hickory Grove School and Horton High School. Dora graduated from Hiawatha High School in 1928, and from Kansas City General Hospital School of Nursing; post graduate nursing at KU Medical Center. Upon graduation, Dora became night nursing supervisor of the Kansas City General-a 750 bed facility all charity hospital.
Dora was united in marriage to Manuel Slavin MD, US Army in 1942. He preceded her in death in 1961, at Shreveport, LA. He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Dora after her husband’s death, she came to live with her mother Pearl Edde at Hiawatha. After her mother’s death in 1971, she moved to Tulsa to live with her sister and husband. She served as Red Cross hostess on the USS Haven Navy hospital ship when dry docked at Terminal Island, Long Beach. This ship brought 2000 patients from Pearl Harbor where it docked in Long Beach. She also served as volunteer RN at blood banks at Long Beach and Tulsa, OK. Dora and her sister Effie, moved from Tulsa to Hiawatha in 1990 to make their home. Effie died in August 2004. She was also preceded in death by her parents; two other sisters: Cecil Shaiffer, Edith Cash; and a brother Sherman Edde. In 2008, her cousin Carl Reid had a heart attack and he stayed with her in her home. He continued staying with her so she could live in her home so she wouldn’t be alone. Dora attributed her longevity and many pain free years to wisdom and guidance from God and Jesus healing power, along with prayers from her Church family.
Survivors include a nephew Robert (Anne) Cash of Hiawatha; a niece Norma Rocha of Gadson, AL; cousins: Carl Reid, Arthur (Martha) Wenger, Vernon Wenger, Josephine Merchant; and other relatives.
Funeral services are planned for 11 a.m. Friday 15, at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, with Reverend Dennis Alan Fullbright officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Hiawatha.
The family will meet with friends one hour prior to service Friday. Friends may call at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until 6 Thursday evening.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the First Christian Church, sent in care of the funeral home, 124 S 7th St., 66434.
Richard E. Tucker
1925-2016
Richard E. Tucker, a native of Wathena, KS passed away April 10, 1016 at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cameron, MO, at the age of 91. He was born and raised in the Palermo, KS area to Edward and Beatrice Tucker January 17, 1925. Richard was proud of his service to his country and the Marine Corps. He served in the Pacific operation during WWII and was recalled to service during the Korean War. He was a member of the American Legion having received his 70 year pin. He married his wife Marjorie in 1949 and enjoyed 61 years together before her death in 2010. After the wars he joined Ralph and Tom Yarnetl to establish Tucker/Yarnell Bros. Construction Company. They built well over 100 custom homes throughout Doniphan County and around the St. Joseph area. Richard enjoyed the outdoors. Hunting and fishing with his son-in-law and grandsons, as well as camping at Branson, Bennet Springs and other sporting lakes and parks were his favorites. Richard kept busy at home tending to raising registered Tamworth hogs and his Hereford cattle. In the latter years his passion was travelling with the Avion Club to places throughout the USA. Surviving Richard are his daughter Deanna (Robert) Hewins, three grandchildren, Scott (Kelly), Craig and Jill (Scott) Butler and four great grandchildren, Jackie, Bryson, Hallie and Jessica. Richard is to be cremated and there will be a visitation from 10:00 to 11:00 am on Saturday, April 16 at Harman-Rohde Funeral Home followed by a graveside service at 11:00 at the Belmont Cemetery in Wathena. A special thanks to the wonderful caretakers, nurses and doctors at the Cameron Veterans Home and to all members at the American Legion for their help and caring thoughts. Memorial donations to the American Legion Post #161 in Wathena would be greatly appreciated www.harmanrohde.com
Eunice Mae Lieffring
1927-2016
Wathena, Kansas Eunice Mae (Kenney) Lieffring, 88, Wathena, Kansas passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 10, 2016 at Mosaic Life Care, surrounded by her loving family.
Eunice was born on June 24, 1927 in Brewer, Maine to the late Madeline Kenney Wedge. She graduated from Brewer High School and worked at Tucker’s Shoe Factory.
On January 31, 1949, she married Arnold. Lieffring, and became a dedicated USAF military wife. Being a military wife meant that she would live in Maine, Georgia, Texas, New Mexico and Iowa, and she made each home a happy place for her husband and two daughters. When Arnold retired in 1964 she and Arnold moved their family to their final home in Wathena, Kansas, Arnold’s hometown. Eunice was a long time member and past president of the American Legion Auxiliary, and a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. She is survived by daughters, Jo (Raymond) Miller Jan (Bob) Bradshaw Four Grandchildren, Jeremy (Lara) Miller Shea Bradshaw Jerred (T.J.) Miller Brooke (Michael) O’Grady Great-Grandchildren, Spencer, Isaac & Austin Miller Cal & Cam Miller Cy & Grady Sigrist She was blessed to have an extended family in Jill (John) Morrison and Lauryn, Megan & Abby O’Grady. Brother Creighton (Patricia) Wedge and several nieces & nephews. Sister-in-law Venita Lieffring. Preceded in death by husband, Arnold Lieffring, mother, brother, Albee, and her great grandson, Chance Edward Miller. Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M. Thursday, April 14, 2016 At the St. Paul Lutheran Church in St. Joseph, Missouri Visitation: 6-8 Wednesday evening at the Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Wathena, Kansas, where friends may call after 9 A.M. Wednesday. Burial: Bellemont Cemetery, Wathena, Kansas Memorials to St. Paul Lutheran Church or St. Paul Lutheran School. www.harmanrohde.com
William E. “Bill” Kimsey
1934-2016
William E. “Bill” Kimsey, 82, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Sunday, April 10, 2016.
He was born January 15, 1934 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
His parents were William Lawrence and Lucille (Runska) Kimsey.
William graduated from Benton High School and Platt-Gard Business School with a certificate in Accounting.
He married Sherlyn Rose (Coy) Robson in February 23, 1968 in Beatrice, Nebraska.
William proudly served in the United States Navy for four years and was a veteran of the Korean War.
He worked for Mid-Continent Bottlers (7-Up) as a Sales and Delivery Driver for 30 years.
He received his 50 year membership pin from the American Legion. He enjoyed woodworking and attended many craft shows as a vendor and was an avid fisherman.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include wife of 48 years, Sherlyn; four daughters, Lucinda Monger, Mary Weir (Mike), Sheila James (Frank) and Michelle Gage (Dan); two step-daughters, Sherri Robson and Leslie Walden (Chris); nine grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Graveside Farewell Services & Interment 10:00 A.M. Thursday, Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Mosaic Life Care Hospice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.