April 6, 2005

The ADVOCATE’s Free Press & Community News

Serving Anderson, Southern Franklin and Western Linn Counties

Volume 9, No. 27

Transcribed with permission of Vern Brown



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“William ‘Bob’ V. Dick, Sr.

1914-2005

Graveside services for William ‘Bob’ V. Dick, Sr. 91, of Topeka was Saturday, April 2, 2005,

at 10:00 a.m. at the Garden Chapel at Topeka Cemetery.  Mr. Dick died Tuesday, March 29, at

Plaza West Regional Health Center.

William ‘Bob’ V. Dick, Sr. was born March 28, 1914, in Osage City, the son of Isaiah and

Maude (Oswald) Dick.  He was a United States Army veteran serving in the South Pacific

Campaign during World War II.

Mr. Dick and his wife owned and operated Bob’s Tavern for several years.  He retired from the

City of Topeka in 1976.  He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Bob and Pearl I. Miller were married January 24, 1949, at Holton.  She preceded him in death on

June 19, 1987.

Mr. Dick was also preceded in death by his daughter, Norma Brown, on February 27, 1995; four

brothers and two sisters.

Bob is survived by his son, William V. Dick, Jr. of Garnett; his daughter, Betty Downs of Topeka;

his sister, Grace Artzer of Topeka; three grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren, three

great-grandchildren, and several step-great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be sent to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Days Saints, 3611 SW

Jewell, Topeka, KS 66611.

Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, Topeka, was in charge of arrangements.”



“Shirley Ann Stevenson

Funeral services for Shirley Ann Stevenson, 67, Ottawa, were Tuesday, April 5, 2005, at

Farris-Feuerborn Memorial Chapel.  Interment was in Garnett Cemetery.”



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“Elaine ‘Shorty’ Sobba

1949-2005

Mass of Christian Burial for Elaine ‘Shorty’ Sobba, 55, of Garnett, was Saturday, April 2,

2005, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Scipio with Father Emil Agostino as

celebrant.  Lectors were Leah Sobba and Elaine Alexander.  Interment was in Holy Angels

Cemetery.  Ms. Sobba died Thursday, March 31, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center.

Elaine Sobba was born December 26, 1949, at Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Lewis and

Louise (Wolken) Sobba.  She graduated from Central Heights High School with the Class of

1967.

Ms. Sobba was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and Louise Sobba.

Elaine is survived by her daughter, Theresa Read and her husband, Justin, of Kansas City, MO;

her brother, Leon Sobba and his wife, Linda, of Ellinwood, three nephews and one niece.

Music was provided by Jolyne Alexander, organist, and Christy Hunt, cantor.  Musical selections

included “Be Not Afraid”, “Shepherd Me, O God”, “You Are Mine”, “I Am the Bread of Life”,

and “On Eagles Wings”.

Casketbearers were Luke Sobba, Travis Alexander, Leo Sobba, Dennis Hastert, Lyle Sobba, and

Dan Kipper.

The family suggests memorials to help defray medical expenses.

Farris-Feuerborn Memorial Chapel was in charge of arrangements.”



“James H. Sutton, Sr.

1920-2005

Graveside services and interment for James H. Sutton, Sr., 85, Coffeyville, were Thursday, March

12, 2005, at 2:00 p.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery, Elk City, KS, with Brother James Hardin officiating. 

Mr. Sutton died March 7, at Coffeyville.

James H. Sutton, Sr. was born January 4, 1920, at Bush City, the son of Roy and Margaret

Sutton.

He served four years in the United States Army.  While serving in World War II, he was among

those soldiers who fought on Normandy Beach on D-Day.  He was injured three times, received

the Purple Heart with two oak leaf clusters, and three Bronze Stars.  James was honorably

discharged after returning to the States wounded on July 19, 1945.

James and Maxine John were married on September 18, 1945.

James worked for 22 years running heavy equipment for Anderson County.  He later worked as

the marshal for Greeley and Colony during the 1970’s.

Mr. Sutton was preceded in death by two brothers, four sisters, and one grandchild, Ricky Bishop

of Princeton.

James is survived by his wife, Maxine, of Coffeyville; his daughters, Marilyn Roberts of Little

Rock, AR, Edna Bishop of Princeton, Martha Wood of Independence, and Darla Robertson of

Elk City; his son, James H. Sutton, Jr. of Caney; 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Casketbearers were Jimmy Sutton III, Larry Sutton, Mike Sutton, Jeremy Robertson, Nathan

Rail, and Dale Davis.

Vann Funeral Services of Coffeyville was in charge of arrangements.”



“Alice E. Crotts

Funeral services for Alice E. Crotts, 92, Garnett, are Wednesday, April 6, 2005, at 10:30 a.m. at

First Christian Church, LeRoy.  Interment is in Logue Cemetery.”





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