November 30, 2005
The ADVOCATE
Serving Anderson, Southern Franklin and Western Linn Counties
Volume 9, No. 94 (2)
Transcribed with permission of Vern Brown

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“Rose Marie Smith
1925-2005
Rose Marie Smith, 80, died Friday, November 18, 2005, at Golden Heights Living Center in
Garnett.  She was cremated and her ashes will be scattered at Nubles lighthouse off the coast of
Maine.
Rose Marie Smith was born April 16, 1925, at Dover, NH, the daughter of William Henry and
Rose Marie (Foss) McKenna.  She worked in a fish cannery.
Rose and William Whitney Smith, Jr. were married May 24, 1946.  They divorced on August 11,
1960.  He preceded her in death in 1986.
Mrs. Smith was also preceded in death by her brothers, Phillip E. McKenna and Lawrence
McKenna.
Rose is survived by her sons, Philip W. Smith of Garnett, J. Lamar Smith of Lee’s Summit, MO,
Marc I. Smith of Denver, CO, and Christopher Batozick of Joliet, IL; her sister, Catherine Rita
McKenna-Davis of South Burwick, ME; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
The family suggests memorials to the American Cancer Society.
Farris-Feuerborn Memorial Chapels was in charge of arrangements.”

“Dorothy Schulz
1922-2005
Graveside services and interment for Dorothy Schulz, 83, Ottawa, were Saturday, November 26,
2005, at Ruhamah Cemetery in Rantoul.  Mrs. Schulz died Monday, November 21, at Olathe
Medical Center in Olathe.
Dorothy Schulz was born September 6, 1922, at Rantoul, the daughter of Ira Thomas and Cecelia
Esther (O’Brien) Gregg.  She grew up in Rantoul and always lived in Franklin County, except
for four years in Texas during World War II.  She moved to Ottawa in the late 1950’s.  She
attended the Church of the Brethren in Ottawa.  Dorothy was a homemaker.
On April 5, 1941, Dorothy was united in marriage with John Carl Schulz at Ottawa.  They later
divorced.
Mrs. Schulz was preceded in death by her parents, Ira Thomas and Cecelia Esther Gregg; her
brothers, James Harold Gregg and Ira Thomas Gregg, Jr.; two infant brothers and one infant
sister; and her sisters, Elsie Higdon and Ethel Kem.
Dorothy is survived by her sons, John Carl Schulz, Jr. of Topeka, Richard Dale Schulz of Boise,
ID, and Gary Thomas Schulz and Dennis Wayne Schulz, both of Ottawa; her granddaughters,
Megan Bones and Leigh Schulz; her grandsons, Richard M. Schulz and Christopher Schulz; and
her great-grandchildren, Kaelin Bones and Ryan Bones.
Dengel and Son Mortuary, Ottawa, was in charge of arrangements.”

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“Velma Lucille Monnard
1912-2005
Funeral services for Velma Lucille Monnard, 93, Garnett, were Tuesday, November 22, 2005, at
First Presbyterian Church in Madison, KS, with Pastor George Pasley officiating.  Interment was
in Blakely Cemetery, Madison.  Mrs. Monnard died Friday, November 18, at Golden Heights
Living Center, Garnett.
Lucille Monnard was born November 9, 1912, at Madison, the daughter of Ben and Lena (Hale)
Sturgeon.  She lived most of her life in the Madison community.  She graduated from Madison
High School in 1930 and from Wichita Business College in 1931.
Lucille married Francis Monnard on June 9, 1934, at Topeka.  They lived most of their life in
Madison.  From 1967 to 1971, she was employed as a residence hall director at the College of
Emporia, and in 1980 they moved to Garnett to be near their daughter, Carol.
Throughout her life, Lucille was an active member of the Presbyterian Church, well known for her
angel food cakes, noodles, and holiday sugar cookies.  She took great interest in the church’s
missions, and was very active in Bloodmobile visits.  She was a Den Mother and a member of the
Mother’s Council.  Lucille was a very faithful letter writer to family and friends, with a graceful
hand into her 90’s.
Mrs. Monnard was preceded in death by her husband, Francis; her parents, Ben and Lena
Sturgeon; her sister, Opal Frazier; and one great-grandchild, Robyn Anne McSpadden.
Lucille is survived by her daughter, Carol Foltz and her husband, Charlie, of Garnett; and her
sons, Gary Monnard of Davenport, IA, and Richard Monnard, also of Garnett; ten grandchildren
and seven great-grandchildren.
Music was provided by Pauline Baxter, organist.  Musical selections included ‘In The Garden’
and ‘Faith Of Our Fathers’.
Casketbearers were Larry McIlvain, Clayton McIlvain, Gale Schroeder, Wayne Callen, Paul
James, and Bill Emch.
The family suggests memorials to First Presbyterian Church of Madison, KS, or Garnett Public
Library.
Farris-Feuerborn Memorial Chapels was in charge of arrangements.”

“Ruby L. Parks
1929-2005
Funeral services for Ruby L. Parks, 76, Garnett, are Saturday, December 3, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. at
Garnett First Christian Church.  Interment is in Mont Ida Cemetery.  A complete obituary will
appear in the next Advocate.”

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“Steve Alan Gillaspie
1953-2005
Funeral services for Steve Alan Gillaspie, 52, Carmel, IN, formerly of Kincaid, were Wednesday,
November 23, 2005, in Indianapolis, IN.  Cremation followed the funeral service.  A memorial
service in his honor was held Friday, November 25, at Farris-Feuerborn Memorial Chapel in
Colony.  Mr. Gillaspie died Saturday, November 19, at Carmel, IN.
Steve Alan Gillaspie was born May 13, 1953, at Iola, the son of George and Rosemary
(McCollam) Gillaspie.  He grew up in Kincaid and attended schools in Lone Elm and Kincaid
before graduating from Crest High School in 1971.  He attended the University of Kansas earning
an M.B.A. in 1979.  He worked for Osram Sylvania as a systems manager.
Steve and Connie Gordon were married August 1973, at Colony.  She survives, of the home.
He is also survived by his son, Tyler Bradford Gillaspie of the home; his daughter, Cameron Leigh
Gillaspie of the home; his parents, George and Rosemary Gillaspie of rural Kincaid; his brothers,
Mike Gillaspie of Overland Park, David Gillaspie of Ottawa, Dennis Gillaspie of Topeka, Kevin
Gillaspie of Lawrence, Scott Gillaspie of Overland Park, Tom Gillaspie of Ellisville, MO, and Dan
Gillaspie of Lawrence; and his sisters, Nancy Gillaspie of Independence, MO, Anna Spears of
Santa Barbara, CA, and Mary Feltz of Lawrence.
The family suggests memorials to the American Heart Association.
Farris-Feuerborn Memorial Chapels was in charge of arrangements.”


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Anderson County
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By:  Lulu B. Nixon