November 8, 2006
  The ADVOCATE 
  Serving Anderson, Southern Franklin and Western Linn Counties
  Volume 10, No. 86
  Transcribed with permission of Vern Brown
  
  Page 5, Column 1:
  
  "Alma A.L. Wagner
  1914-2006
  Funeral services for Alma A.L. Wagner, 91, Richmond, were Wednesday, November 1,
  2006, at Richmond United Methodist Community Church.  Interment was in Richmond
  Cemetery.  Mrs. Wagner died Sunday, October 29, at Ottawa Retirement Village.
  Alma A.L. (Becker) Wagner was born December 28, 1914, near Falls City, Nebraska, the
  daughter of Emma K. (Zimmerman) and P. A. W. Becker.  The family moved to
  Hartford, Kansas, where she attended school, graduating from Hartford High School in
  1932.  She attended Kansas State Teachers College in Emporia, Kansas and taught at
  country schools in Lyon and Chase counties.  Continuing her education at Kansas State
  University, she graduated with a degree in home economics in 1942.
  Before her marriage, Alma was the home demonstration agent in Miami County for four
  years.  She was a substitute teacher in several area schools for 23 years.
  On March 30, 1947, Alma and Raymond Wagner were united in marriage at St. Mark's
  Lutheran Church in Emporia.  They lived and farmed on land near Richmond that had
  been in the family since 1910.  The couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in
  1997.  Raymond passed away on July 14, 1998.
  Alma believed in and promoted the Extension Service concept of taking the university to
  the people for lifelong learning.  She was a club and/or project leader for Berea Boosters
  4-H Club for more than 40 years, where she excelled in all areas of home economics, and
  some other projects.  While working with 4-H members, Alma's philosophy was that the
  learning process mattered more than the reward.  There wasn't anything Alma wouldn't
  tackle!
  She shared her teaching skills with the Richmond Home Demonstration Unit, later called
  Senior Women's group, and her endless desire to learn and share with numerous church
  and community activities, including For-nightly and Zig Zag Clubs, LOAF at Faith
  Lutheran Church, and other groups.
  She judged home economics exhibits at many county fairs and the state fair.  One of her
  last most enjoyable times was at the Richmond Fair in July when she and two other
  women were honored as fair parade marshals for their many years of 4-H leadership.
  In later years her favorite pastimes were painting and knitting.  Alma knitted many small
  articles but had made more than 50 afghans which she generously gave to family
  members and friends.  She had nearly completed her twenty-ninth Aran Fisherman's Knit
  afghan.
  Alma is survived by four children and their spouses, Janice and Michael Collins of
  Garden City, Richard and Juliana Wagner of Massillon, Ohio, Robert Wagner of
  Lawrence, Rebecca and Bron Wentzel of Watertown, Wisconsin; eight grandchildren,
  Brian Collins, Sarah (Collins) and her husband Bryan Coons, Erin Collins, Heather
  Wagner, Rachelle Wagner, Anna Wentzel, Mary Wentzel and Cara Wentzel.
  In addition to her husband, Raymond, Alma was preceded in death by four brothers,
  Edward, Hugo, Ernest and William Becker, and a sister, Henrietta Becker.
  Alma was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother.  She will be deeply
  missed and remain in the hearts and thoughts of her family and many friends forever.
  Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Lutheran Church of Ottawa, Richmond
  United Methodist Church, the Kansas 4-H Foundation, or Midland Hospice.
  Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home, Ottawa, was in charge of arrangements."
  
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  "James Bernard Dalsing
  1924-2006
  Funeral services for James Bernard Dalsing, 82, Greeley, were Friday, November 3,
  2006, at St. John's Catholic Church with Father Brian Klingele officiating.  Interment
  was in St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery.  United States Army 1st Infantry Division,
  Fort Riley, KS, and Greeley VFW Post #6887 served as Military Honor Guard.  Mr.
  Dalsing died Tuesday, October 31, at his home.
  James B. Dalsing was born January 21, 1924, at Independence, KS, the son of John H.
  and Mary (Lehrke) Dalsing.  He attended schools in the Independence area and moved to
  Greeley at the age of 14.  He served in the United States Army, serving in Europe during
  World War II.
  He owned and operated the Greeley Caf‚ from 1964-1983.  In addition to the caf‚, he
  worked as a salesman for 30 years for Slayman Beverage Company, retiring in 1981 due
  to health issues.
  Jim was a member of the St. John's Church, Knights of Columbus, and the VFW, all of
  Greeley, and the American Legion in Olathe.  He served on the Greeley City Council and
  the Anderson County Historical Society.  He spent many years coaching little league
  baseball in Greeley.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf, and bowling.  His greatest joy
  was the time he spent with family and friends.
  Jim and Wilma Jean Kipper were married July 7, 1948, at St. Boniface Catholic Church
  at Scipio.  She survives, of their home.
  Mr. Dalsing was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary Dalsing; his brother,
  Virgil Dalsing; and his grandson, Jason Dalsing in 1974.
  Jim is also survived by his sons, James A. Dalsing of Olathe, Tom Dalsing and his wife
  Pat of Warrensburg, MO, and Gene Dalsing of Independence, MO; his daughters, Diana
  Lickteig and her husband Dean of Greeley, Kay Egidy and her husband Bernie of Olathe,
  Cindy Katzer and her husband Dan of Olathe, Becky Sommer and her husband Mark of
  Topeka, and Mary Jo Dalsing of Greeley; his sisters, Agnes Sunderland of Greeley, Rita
  Fischer of Ottawa, Shirley Bowmaker of Fairview, OK, and Charlene Bridges of Clovis,
  CA; 23 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
  Music was provided by Lucas Tappen, organist, and Scott Schulte, vocalist.  Musical
  selections included 'Be Not Afraid', 'Heart Of Jesus Hear', "On Eagle's Wings', and
  'How Great Thou Art'.
  Casketbearers were Gerad Setter, Doug Setter, Jim Dalsing, John Dalsing, Michael
  Dalsing, Ben Egidy, Nathan Katzer, Ryan Sommer, and Randy Sommer.
  The family suggests memorials be made to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church.
  Farris-Feuerborn Memorial Chapel was in charge of arrangements."
  
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  "Kathryn E. McCoy
  1943-2006
  SHREVEPORT, LA Kathryn E. (Hardesty) McCoy, 63, died Saturday, October 21,
  2006, at Shreveport, LA.  Services were Wednesday, October 25, at Eastwood Baptist
  Church, Haughton, LA.  Interment was in Haughton Cemetery, Haughton, LA.
  Kathryn E. McCoy was born February 17, 1943, in rural Anderson County near Harris to
  Max and Edith (Sumner) Hardesty.
  She married Daniel McCoy in Louisiana in 1981.  He survives.  She worked for the
  Department of Housing and Urban Development.
  Mrs. McCoy was preceded in death by her father, Max Hardesty; her brother, John
  Hardesty; and her sisters, Susie Hardesty and Mary Jackson.
  Kathryn is also survived by her mother, Edith, of Garnett; her brothers, Edward Hardesty
  of Sabetha and Harold Hardesty, Oskaloosa; her sons, David VanZant of Princeton and
  Tommy VanZant of Sublette; her daughters, Kay Lee of Fredrickton, MO, and Patty
  Easter of Haughton, LA; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and her uncles and
  aunts, Pete and Betty Sumner, and Thelma Sumner, all of Garnett."
  
  "Evah Nadine Brown
  1924-2006
  Funeral services for Evah Nadine Brown, 82, Centerville, were Saturday, November 4,
  2006, at Centerville Community Church.  Interment was in Centerville cemetery.  Mrs.
  Brown died quietly Wednesday, November 1, at her home surrounded by her loved ones
  after a brave and gallant struggle since February.
  Evah Nadine Brown was born March 1, 1924, at Centerville, the daughter of Lyman H.
  and Anna (Boydston) Fish.  She attended Coffee Bean School and later graduated from
  Blue Mound High School.
  She married Maurice 'Cy' Brown on July 14, 1942, at Centerville.  While Cy was in the
  service, she traveled with him to various places including Little Rock, AR, Corpus
  Christi, TX, and the West Coast.  She worked at the Centerville State Bank for over 40
  years, serving as vice president for part of that time.  She was a member of the
  Centerville Community Church, serving as pianist for over 30 years.  She was also a
  member of the Women's Circle, Senior Citizens Board, Republican Women's Party,
  serving as precinct committee woman, and the Ozark Camping Club, traveling to most of
  the 50 United States, Canada, and Mexico.  A love of her travels was the Pacific Ocean. 
  Nadine was known in the community as a loving and gracious host.
  Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by her parents; and her sister and brother-in-law,
  Elaine and Ray Harshfield.
  Nadine is survived by her husband, Maurice 'Cy' Brown, of the home; her son, Howard
  Brown and wife Bobbie of Fort Scott; her daughter, Roberta Willis and husband Jack of
  Kansas City, MO; her grandchildren, Shannon, Leslie, Glenn, Dustin, Amy, and John;
  her great-grandchildren, Frankie, Adrianna, Tristan, and Megan; her sisters-in-law, Mary
  Brown and Lela Gene Hinkle and husband Ray; and numerous nieces and nephews.
  Coffel-Schneider Funeral Home, Mound City, was in charge of arrangements."
  
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  Anderson County
  Kansas
  USGENWEB
  By:  Lulu B. Nixon