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The family of Loy Fankhauser would like to express our appreciation and thanks for your kindness and prayers after the loss of Loy Fankhauser this past February.  A Celebration of Life service will be held for Loy on Saturday, July 31, 2021, at 10:00 AM at Trinity United Methodist Church, 430 Eunice Street, El Dorado, Kansas followed by a burial at Sunset Lawns Cemetery, 1705 W Sunset Road, El Dorado, Kansas. Loy Duane Fankhauser passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021, at home in El...

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Michael Virgil Osborne, age 67, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2021. Michael was born on February 23, 1954 in Long Beach, California to Virgil and Mildred Osborne. He was very proud and honored to serve his country in the United States Army as a Paratrooper during the Vietnam War. Survivors include siblings, Debbie Marshall, Renae (Kevin) Anderson, and Ray (Holly) Osborne; and several nieces and nephews. Michael was preceded in death by his parents. A Graveside Service...

Emma Marie Twibell, 94, the daughter of Robert Allen Wilson and Lela Grace (Falkingham) Wilson, was born December 5, 1926 on a farm near Rock, Kansas. Emma was raised in the Rock and Isabel, Kansas communities. She resided the majority of her adult life in the El Dorado, Kansas area. Emma married Norris Twibell in 1949 and enjoyed their lives together, which included traveling, fishing, enjoying nature and the outdoors, until his passing in 1962. She worked her entire life. Her last...

Jim Ekstrom, (78) passed away July 17, 2021 at Kansas Heart Hospital, Wichita, KS. He was born on March 14, 1943 at Lindsborg, KS to Ferdon and Nellie (Noble) Ekstrom. He was a graduate of Salina High School, Butler Community College and Wichita State University. Jim retired from Wal-mart in 2007 after 50 years in retail with Dillon Companies, Sam’s and Wal-mart. He married Julie White on August 9, 1980 in El Dorado. He was a member of The First United Methodist Church. Jim and Julie...

James Patrick Tower, of Rosalia, Kansas, passed away on July 21, 2021 at the age of 43. James was born on April 18, 1978 in Honolulu, Hawaii to Dale and Eva Tower. He loved music, collecting baseball cards (especially those of the White Sox – his favorite team), and fishing. He also enjoyed to travel. Throughout his life he lived in Hawaii, California, and Kansas. James was a very loving and caring son and friend. James is survived by his parents, Dale and Eva Tower. James is preceded...

Thomas Sidney White passed away at home, surrounded by his wife and children. He was the third and youngest child of Virgil F.White and Hattie F. Beaver-White. The family were members of Central Baptist Church of Augusta, KS. Tom attended Indianola country school near his family farm home in rural Augusta, and graduated from Andover, KS High School. He received his Associates Degree from Butler Community College in El Dorado, KS and worked for Steve Weise Company in Wichita, KS before...

Debra “Deb” A. Morehead’s life began on December 22, 1955 in El Dorado, KS; the daughter of Clarence J. and Anna O. (Williams) Cutsinger. She graduated from El Dorado High School in 1973 and graduated from Vernon’s School of Cosmetology in 1979. She was united in marriage to Randall “Randy” Morehead on June 28, 1980 in El Dorado. Deb worked hard for over 30 years as a beautician in Butler County. Deb was a member of and a regular attendee of the First...

Bobby Rush’s life began on October 26, 1927 in Wellington, KS; the son of Leo and Lonnie (Evans) Rush. He grew up at Sedan, KS and graduated from high school there in 1946. Bobby proudly served his country in the United States Army after graduation. He was united in marriage to Rita Brillhart on June 16, 1957 in Erie, KS. He then went on to graduate from Ottawa University, with an A.B. degree in 1951. He graduated from Pittsburg State University in 1956 with a M.S. degree and then from...

Curtis Neil Shipley, age 86, died on June 30, 2021 at his home. He was born October 19, 1934, the son of Oscar and Fern Shipley. He grew up on a farm near Goddard, KS and was a graduate of Goddard High School, class of 1952. During his high school years he was active in all sports and went to Hutchinson Junior College on an athletic scholarship. He played both football and basketball for two years. He then graduated from Kansas State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Physical...