December 31, 2004 The ADVOCATE’s Free Press & Community News Serving Anderson, Southern Franklin and Western Linn Counties Volume 8, No. 102 (2) Transcribed with permission of Vern Brown Page 5, Column 1: “Mark Wilson Miller 1961-2004 Mark Wilson Miller, 43, died suddenly on Friday, December 17, at his office in Harris. He was born January 17, 1961, at Anderson County Hospital, the son of Donald W. Miller and Shirley A. (Wilson) Miller. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Marvin O. Miller and Martha Viola (Cherry) Miller, and Charles Wilson and Bertha (White) Wilson; and his sister, Martha Joann Miller. Mark is survived by his parents, Donald and Shirley Miller; his sister, Myra Ann; his nephews, Justin and Lance Miller; other family members and a host of special friends. Mark never married but had a fondness for children that was unique, especially handicapped ones. He will be remembered by many for his hugs, airplane rides, and many other things. Mark always said he was going to care for his parents when they got old, and he certainly tried, but God had other plans. We believe the Lord knows what is best, for him and those of us who are left, although it is very difficult to understand. We believe Mark is in a far, better place, together with his sister and a host of others he loved and who loved him. Mark was self-employed, owning and managing Four Season Trucking. The motto on all his business cards and on his truck was “God First-Family Second-Work Third”, and he believed it. Memorial services was Wednesday, December 22, 2004, at 10:00 a.m. at the Bethel Church near Harris. Interment of only the clay was in Bethel Cemetery, Anderson County, KS, his soul and spirit having gone back to God. Memorial contributions may be made to a children’s hospital of the donor’s choice. Jones Funeral Home, Burlington, was in charge of arrangements.” “Arline Etta Sutton 1920-2004 Funeral services for Arline Etta Sutton, 84, Ottawa, were Wednesday, December 29, 2004, at 2:00 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home, Burlington. Interment was in Garnett Cemetery. Mrs. Sutton died Sunday morning, December 26, at Life Care Center, Burlington. Arline Etta Sutton was born February 10, 1920, at Emporia, the daughter of Frank and Ruby (Karns) Marcellus. Her father was a Santa Fe section foreman and the family moved often. They were furnished a boxcar and, later, a coach car for their home as they moved where the job was located and lived along side the railroad tracks. A move to Osage City last for nine years. Arline graduated from Garnett High School in 1938 and then attended Emporia Teachers College for two years, receiving her Life Certificate. On June 22, 1941, Arline and V. Lowell Sutton were married at Emporia. During World War II, Lowell, Arline, and their daughter Sharon Jean traveled throughout the United States following Lowell to different air bases where he was stationed. After the war, they settled in Lawrence and later moved to Paola in 1951. Arline was a substitute teacher in the Miami County school district and was active in the Methodist Church and JUN Club. In 1972, they moved to Salina and then Overland Park before retiring and settling in Ottawa in 1979. Mrs. Sutton commenced her artwork in 1967 and was active with the Osage County Art Guild, the Ottawa Art Guild, of which she was a charter member, and the First United Methodist Church in Ottawa. She had been a resident of the Life Care Center since December, 2003. Mrs. Sutton was preceded in death by her husband, V. Lowell Sutton, on November 13, 2003. Arline is survived by her daughters, Sharon Jean Apperson of Overland Park, Ann L. Reeder and her husband, Keith, Frisco, TX, and Barbara Sue Hills and her husband, Jim, Burlington; her brother, Larry Marcellus of Manhattan; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The family greeted friends on Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. prior to the service. Memorials may be made to the Ottawa Art Guild. Jones Funeral Home, Burlington, was in charge of arrangements.” Page 5, Column 2: “Ethel M. Sobba 1940-2004 Mass of Christian Burial for Ethel M. Sobba, 64, Garnett, was Thursday, December 30, 2004, at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Angels Catholic Church with Father George Matz and Father Tony Blaufuss as co-officiants. Lector was Dennis Sobba. Presenting the gifts were Eileen Bowling and Jane Katzer. Interment was in Holy Angels Cemetery. Mrs. Sobba lost her courageous battle against cancer on Sunday, December 26, at Anderson County Hospital. Ethel M. Sobba was born January 4, 1940, at Garnett, the daughter of Albert and Veronica (Wuckowitsch) Miller. She graduated from Garnett High School with the Class of 1958. Ethel worked for Dr. Frank Caruthers, Anderson County Hospital, and United Telephone Company, all of Garnett. She retired from Sprint at Gardner and Kansas City, MO, in 2001 after 22 years of service. She was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church and Holy Angels Altar Society. She was treasured in life and will be missed dearly by all those who had the pleasure of sharing her joy and experiencing her remarkable outlook on life, love, and family. Ethel and Ron Sobba were married May 29, 1963, at St. Boniface Church, Scipio. Mrs. Sobba was preceded in death by her father, Albert Miller; and an infant brother, Robert Miller. Ethel is survived by her husband, Ron, of the home; her sons, Rick Sobba and his wife, Kathy, of Prairie Village; LT David Sobba, US Navy, Afghanistan, and Steve Sobba of Houston, TX; her daughter, Donna Singleton and her husband, Greg, Kansas City, MO; her brothers, Charles Miller of Garnett, Willard Miller of Mission, and Raymond Miller of Paola; her sister, Eileen Bowling of Ottawa; her mother, Veronica Miller of Garnett; and her grandchildren, Emily, Christy, Chad, Jackson, Sam, and Michael. Music was provided by Sue Hardman, organist, and Janell Hartman and Scott Schulte, vocalists. Musical selections included “How Great Thou Art”, “On This Day”, “O’Beautiful Mother”, “Silent Night”, “Holy Night”, “O Holy Night”, “Ave Maria”, and “America The Beautiful”. Casketbearers were Rick Sobba, David Sobba, Steve Sobba, Charles Miller, Will Miller, and Raymond Miller. Honorary casketbearers were Lloyd Bures, Bill Davis, Gene Hermreck, Ivan Mader, Robert Miller, Jim Sobba, and Harold Wolken. Rosary Service was held Wednesday, December 29, at 7:00 p.m. at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Angels Parish Center or Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Farris-Feuerborn Memorial Chapel was in charge of arrangements.” Page 5, Column 3: “Chester H. “Chet” Coats 1916-2004 Funeral services for Chester H. “Chet” Coats, 88, Garnett, were Monday, December 27, 2004, at 11:00 a.m. at Farris-Feuerborn Memorial Chapel with Rev. George Pasley officiating. Interment was in Garnett Cemetery. Mr. Coats died Wednesday, December 22, at Miami County Hospital, Paola. Chester H. Coats was born February 20, 1916, at Garnett, the son of John Arthur and Tina (Pugsley) Coats. He was in the implement business, the trucking business, and the used car business. In 1935, Chet married Ada Marie Briggs. Three children were born to this marriage. They later divorced in 1964. Mr. Coats was preceded in death by his parents, John and Tina Coats; a grandson; his brother, Orville Coats; and his sisters, Ola Mullinex and Iva Campbell. Chet is survived by his son, Dean Coats and his wife, Bonnie, of Bolivar, MO; his daughters, Kay Hole and her husband, Les, and Margie Hole and her husband, Wayne, all of Wichita; 12 grandchildren, six step-grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, 11 step-great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. Music was provided by Lori Cook, organist, and Georgia Faye Whiteford, vocalist. Musical selections included “Peace In The Valley” and “Just A Closer Walk With Thee”. Casketbearers were Don Atchison, Ron Atchison, Carroll Whiteford, Leo Wiederholt, Maurice Wiederholt, and Phillip Wiederholt. The family greeted friends at 10:00 a.m. Monday morning prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Red Cross. Farris-Feuerborn Memorial Chapel was in charge of arrangements.” Transcribed for Anderson County Kansas USGENWEB By: Lulu B. Nixon