March 31, 2006
  The ADVOCATE
  Serving Anderson, Southern Franklin and Western Linn Counties
  Volume 10, No. 23
  Transcribed with permission of Vern Brown
  
  Page 5, Column 3:
  
  "Aaron Kelsey
  1945-2006
  Funeral services for Aaron Kelsey, 60, Richmond, were Wednesday, March 29, 2006, at
  Dengel and Son Mortuary in Ottawa with military honors by Fort Riley Honor Guard. 
  Cremation was planned following the services.  Mr. Kelsey died Friday, March 24, at
  Ransom Memorial Hospital.
  Aaron Kelsey was born October 6, 1945, at Bronx, NY, the son of Joseph Steligo and
  Cora Kelsey.  He had lived in Richmond since 1985.  He moved to the Midwest from
  New York in 1976.  He also lived in Wellsville, Olathe, and Kansas City, KS.  He
  attended Binghamton (New York) High School.  For 30 years, Aaron worked in
  construction and was very proud to be a Union member.  He served in the United States
  Army as a Medical Specialist during the Vietnam War.  He was a member of the Seventh
  Day Adventist Church of Ottawa and Local Union #1290, Kansas City, KS.
  Aaron and Lynn Riegel were married November 19, 1979, in Colorado.
  Mr. Kelsey was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Steligo; his mother, Cora Kelsey;
  and his grandsons, Tariq Abdullah and John R. Klenchik.
  Aaron is survived by his wife, Lynn, of the home; his children, daughter and husband,
  Dr. Lori and Bradley Sakaguchi of Waipahu, HI, daughter and husband, Lisa and James
  Dutton of Mount Bethel, PA, son and wife, Aaron Thomas and Lora Kelsey of
  Springfield, IL, daughter, Dawn Daly of Binghamton, NY, son, Cole Aaron Kelsey of the
  home, and daughter, Jade Marie Kelsey of the home; his sister and husband, Patricia and
  Michael Paulo of Rochester, NY, his sister, Cora Chase of Savannah, GA, his sister,
  Virginia Chase of Colony, his brother and wife, K. Lewis and Laura Chase of Endicott,
  NY; and seven grandchildren.
  The family suggests memorials be made to Seventh Day Adventist Church.
  Dengel and Son Mortuary was in charge of arrangements."
  
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  "Florence Casida
  1909-2006
  Funeral services for Florence Casida, 96, Overland Park, formerly of Garnett, are Friday,
  March 31, 2006, at 10:00 a.m. at Farris-Feuerborn Memorial Chapel with Rev. Gary
  Benjamin officiating.  Interment is in Garnett Cemetery.  Mrs. Casida died Monday,
  March 17, at Overland Park Nursing and Rehab Manor.
  Florence Casida was born November 15, 1909, at Chanute, the daughter of Carl Shurz
  and Grace (Maxwell) Russell.  Florence had two sisters, Maxine and Dorothy, and one
  brother, Jim Russell.  She later moved to Garnett with her family.  She graduated from
  Garnett High School and then went on to William Woods College in Fulton, MO,
  graduating in 1929.
  Florence and Walter H. Casida were married September 15, 1929, at Garnett.  This
  marriage was blessed with four children, Joanne C., Carl Frederick, Michael Frederick,
  and Rebecca C.  He preceded her in death.
  Florence and her family were members of the First United Methodist Church in Garnett.
  Mrs. Casida was also preceded in death by her son, Carl Frederick Casida; her parents,
  Carl and Grace Russell; her sisters, Maxine Settles and Dorothy Farris; and her brother,
  James Russell.
  Florence is survived by her son and his wife, Michael and Teresa Casida of Bella Vista,
  OK; her daughters, Joanne Casida of Prairie Village, and Rebecca C. Keller and her
  husband Robert of Overland Park; her seven grandchildren, David Casida, Michael
  Casida, Jonathan Payne, Kimberly Jenkins, Chris Johnson, Nathan Temple, and Allison
  Klein; and her eight great-grandchildren, Matthew, Alexandria, Conner, Katie, Makensie,
  Cloey, Cameron, and Corey.
  For 96 years, this family has been loved by her as we have loved in return.  Her
  knowledge, wisdom, and wonderful smile will forever be missed.
  Casketbearers were Michael Casida, David Casida, Christopher Johnson, Nathan Temple,
  and Jonathan Payne.
  The family suggests memorials be made to Overland Park Nursing and Rehab Manor,
  6501 West 75th Street, Overland Park, KS 66212.
  Farris-Feuerborn Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements."
  
  
  Transcribed for 
  Anderson County
  Kansas
  USGENWEB
  By:  Lulu B. Nixon