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William “Bill” Farthing’s life began on March 23, 1972 in El Dorado, KS; the son of Ronnie and Karen (Van Fleet) Farthing. Bill had an industrious spirit and was a hard worker. He worked for Spirit Aero Systems as a HVAC technician. Bill was united in marriage to Donna Call on March 20, 1993 in El Dorado. In Bill’s spare time, he enjoyed being outdoors, hunting and fishing. Bill had a passion for classic cars and was an avid Star Wars fan. Bill’s wife and son...

Tyler’s life began on July 14, 1987 in Wichita, KS; the son of Tony and Randi (Cummins) Harvey. He worked as a mechanic for Norris Auto Repair in El Dorado. On June 25, 2016, he was united in marriage to Rebecca Evans in Potwin. Tyler enjoyed working on cars and working on his pride and joy, his Model A. He enjoyed racing and making connections in his car club. Tyler was known for being a gentle giant and his love of barbequing at family gatherings. He started the Potwin Car Show as well....

LaNita Jenkins joined those beloved to her in heaven on August 17 while surrounded by her family.  LaNita was born to Annie Finch and Morton Chamberlain of Prague, Oklahoma on February 23, 1930.  LaNita graduated from Centerview High School in the Prague area before working for the telephone company in Seminole, Oklahoma.  It was in Seminole that she met her husband, Robert (Bob) Jenkins.  They were married June 9, 1952 and Bob’s work took them to the oil boom in...

Richard George Soehlke, loving Father, Husband and Friend, age 89, of Newark, DE, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020.    Born in Edwardsville, IL on January 14, 1931, he was the son of the late Raymond and Celeste (Schnietz) Soehlke. After receiving his degree from Missouri School of Mines (Missouri University of Science and Technology) in 1952, Richard had a long career in the oil refinery business where he retired as Refinery Manager at Delaware City on July 1, 1993. He...

Theta (Kimble) Greenwell was born on Sunday, April 22nd, 1934, in Manhattan, KS. She was the only child of Lloyd W. Kimble and Florene (Bieler) Kimble and went to her heavenly home on Thursday, August 6, 2020, at Harry Hines Hospice – St. Francis Hospital, Wichita, Kansas. Theta attended El Dorado High School, graduating with the Class of 1952. On November 1st, 1952, she married her high school sweetheart, Lloyd E. Greenwell in Bentonville, Arkansas. Theta’s mother did not give her...

Patricia Gaynell Richey’s life began on February 11, 1937 in Pawhuska, OK; the daughter of William and Hazel (Noel) McFadden. Gaynell attended Pawhuska, OK Public Schools and graduated in 1954. She then went on to graduate from Kansas State Teachers College of Emporia which is now Emporia State. She earned her teaching degree in 1970. Gaynell was united in marriage to Jack E. Richey in Pawhuska, OK on June 08, 1957. They moved to El Dorado from Pawhuska in 1965. Gaynell taught for many...

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Betty Jo Weikal was born February 14, 1928 in Kingman Kansas to Frank E. Weikal and Ada (Legget) Weikal. After high school Betty studied Nursing at St. Mary’s Hospital in Enid, Oklahoma. During college Betty met Bob Stucky on a trip home in Kingman. She graduated from St. Mary’s in 1950. Betty married Robert (Bob) Stucky on July 22, 1951 in the Kingman First Christian Church. The couple moved to El Dorado Kansas in 1952. Betty first worked at Susan B. Allen Hospital, but after her...

Frank’s life began on March 20, 1954 in El Dorado, Kansas.  He was married to Linda Meis on July 16, 1999.   He was a man with a big heart and even bigger sense of humor.  He was a Miami Dolphins fan, as well as the Chiefs. He enjoyed watching westerns and crime shows. He was loved by his many family and friends.  His family include his wife Linda of El Dorado, Diane (Jeff) Suber of Frisco, TX, Shane Cartmell of El Dorado and Michael (Casey) Cartmell of El Dorado; grandchildren...

Sandra’s life began on May 13, 1959 in Liberal, KS; the daughter of Harold and Elsie (Nicholson) Ahlstedt. She was united in marriage to Johnnie Graham on September 20, 1977 in Oceanside, California. Sandra kept her home and enjoyed gardening, crafting and puzzles. She especially enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Sandra loved animals and was a people person. She was the “Mom of the Neighborhood”. When she worked at Wal-Mart, she was known as the “Hugging Lady”. She...