February 9, 2005 The ADVOCATE’s Free Press & Community News Serving Anderson, Southern Franklin and Western Linn Counties Volume 9, No. 11 Transcribed with permission of Vern Brown Page 4, Column 1: “Francis J. Drum 1913-2005 Funeral Mass for Francis J. Drum, 91, Westphalia, was Friday, February 4, 2005, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Teresa Catholic Church, Westphalia, with Father Michael Hawken officiating. Mass servers were Brian Highberger, Megan Highberger, and Mindy Highberger. Interment was in St. Teresa Cemetery. Mr. Drum died Tuesday, February 1, at Golden Heights Living Center, Garnett. Francis J. Drum was born March 30, 1913, at Cherry Mound, the son of Frank and Nellie (Hill) Drum. He was a farmer and stockman. Francis was a United States Navy SeaBee during World War II. He was a member of the Westphalia Lions Club and St. Teresa Catholic Church. Francis and Catherine M. Highberger were married May 14, 1960, at Westphalia. She preceded him in death on September 24, 1977. Mr. Drum was also preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Nellie Drum; his brothers, Paul Drum, Irvin Drum, and James Drum; and his sisters, Agnes Drum and Eileen Shilling. Francis is survived by his sisters-in-law, Helen Sommerhauser of Kansas City, MO, and Beryl Drum of Garnett; and numerous nieces and nephews. Music was provided by Jeanne Antram, organist, and Mary Drum, soloist. Musical selections included “Be Not Afraid”, “Eye Has Not Seen”, “I’m The Bread Of Life”, and “On Eagles’s Wings”. Casketbearers were Derek Brooks, Dustin Brooks, Dewaine Brooks, Dan Highberger, Gene Highberger, Kenny Renyer, and Carl Smith. Honorary casketbearers were Clarence Hetrick and Bob Zentner. A Wake Service was held Thursday, February 3, at 7:00 p.m. with visitation following at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Westphalia Lions Club. Farris-Feuerborn Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.” Page 4, Column 2: “Delmar C. “Del” Hawley 1923-2005 Funeral services for Delmar C. “Del” Hawley, 81, longtime J.C. Penney store manager in Parsons, were Thursday, February 3, 2005, at 1:00 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church in Parsons with Rev. Peggy Hillmon officiating. Interment was in Garnett Cemetery that afternoon. Mr. Hawley died Tuesday, February 1, at his home. Delmar C. Hawley was born May 16, 1923, at Iola, the son of Charles L. and Eva M. (Rollo) Hawley. He was raised in Garnett by his grandparents, Porter and Bertha Hawley. He graduated from Garnett High School with the Class of 1941 and then served three years in the United States Army during World War II. He served overseas in Germany and France. He began his longtime career with the Penney Company working for the J.C. Penney store in Garnett when he was a junior in high school. After returning from the war, he returned to that store. In 1947, he became assistant manager of the store in Concordia, and in 1951 assumed that same position at the Hastings, NE, store. In 1954 Delmar was given his first job as a store manager at the store in Hamilton, MO. He became manager of the store in Holton in 1956 and in 1958 became the manager of the store in Parsons. During his years as manager of the Parsons store, it doubled in size and underwent numerous other improvements. He retired from the company on June 1, 1983. Mr. Hawley was active in church and civic organizations throughout his life. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church and had been a member of the Parsons Rotary Club since 1958. He had been active in the Chamber of Commerce and in the Labette County chapter of the American Red Cross, serving as a board member for many years and board president for several years. He was a charter and lifetime member of Garnett V.F.W. Post #6397. He was active in the Parsons Amateur Woodworking Society and was a member of HCSC (the retired employees of J.C. Penney). On December 6, 1942, Delmar married Vivian L. “Vicky” Ashburn at the United Methodist Church in Garnett. Mr. Hawley was preceded in death by his grandson; three brothers and a sister. Delmar is survived by his wife, Vivian “Vicky”, of the home; his daughters, and sons-in-law, Sherry and Bud George of Crowley, TX, Connie and Jerry Korach of Troy, MI, and Cathy and Jim Perrier of Bartlesville, OK; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; his brother, Oscar Clabaugh of McLouth; and his sister, Nadine Kirkpatrick of Wichita. Memorials are suggested to either the Wesley United Methodist Church or the St. John’s Hospice. Carson-Wall Funeral Home, Parsons, was in charge of arrangements.” Transcribed for Anderson County Kansas USGENWEB By: Lulu B. Nixon