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William Ernest Sifford, loving father, grandfather, and uncle passed peacefully Sunday, March 22, 2020 in Overland Park, Kansas. Ernie celebrated his 95th birthday on October 2, 2019. He lived in El Dorado, Kansas most of his life prior to moving to Silvercrest Retirement Community in Overland Park in April of 2015. While living in El Dorado, he was a long-time member of the Augusta Church of Christ having served as worship leader. He graduated from El Dorado High School, attended El...

Stephen “Steve” Jones’ life began on January 13, 1943 in Emporia, KS; the son of John and Eleanor (Salmon) Jones. Steve attended and graduated from El Dorado High School. He was united in marriage to Marilyn Wade on November 6, 1970 in Winfield. Steve was a hard worker and worked in several different fields. He was most proud of owning the A&W Root Beer Stand in Winfield. He also worked for Furley Co-Op, the Kansas Turnpike and drove school busses for El Dorado, and held many other...

Vera’s life began on November 10, 1935 in El Dorado; the daughter of Walter and Vera (Ehrlich) Thomas. Vera was united in marriage to Troy Lockhart on May 23, 1953 in Rogers, AR. She worked for over 25 years at Century Plastics, retiring as a machinist. Vera enjoyed fishing, mud runs and enjoyed watching her children compete in rodeos. Her greatest joy was her family which includes her children Linda Osborne of El Dorado, Rick (Kathy) Lockhart of Rock, KS, Trish Boucher of El Dorado; 8...

Vivian Eloise (McBride) Smith, age 92, died Tuesday, January 7, 2020. Vivian was born on February 20, 1927 in Turley, OK. She received two Master’s Degrees, her first from Ottawa University in Public School Administration, and her second from Wichita State in Special Education. She was a beloved educator for over 61 years. Preceding Vivian in death were her parents Eunice Vera Potts McBride and Alva Elza McBride, her brothers Alva McBride and Douglas McBride, her sister Ellazine...

Pete “Cassie” Theodore Gomez was born on September 20, 1952 in El Dorado; the son of Pete Theodore and Opheila (Quinones) Gomez, Sr. Pete was a lifelong El Dorado resident, he graduated from El Dorado High School. For over 30 years, Pete worked in the street department for the city of El Dorado. Pete was a jokester, his laugh was infectious and there wasn’t anything he wouldn’t do for you. He was known for always having an immaculate yard and a flourishing garden, in which he would...

Alvin P “Dutch” Rohr’s life began on April 16, 1927; the son of Peter P and Mary (Klaus) Rohr near Pfeifer, KS. Alvin faithfully served his country at the end of WWII and during his service he guarded SS men in Germany and also secured buildings in Berlin looking for snipers. Alvin was united in marriage to Vera Pfannenstiel on October 22, 1951 in Hays, Kansas and was later married to Cleo Copeland Welty on January 28, 1978 in El Dorado, Kansas. Alvin enjoyed tinkering in...

Joyce Elaine (Krehbiel) DeForest passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at her home in El Dorado. She was 86. Joyce was born August 5, 1933 to John P. and Leona Krehbiel. She married Charles DeForest June 14, 1953. He survives. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Joan Collins. She is survived by her husband, Charles K.; brother, James (Barbara) Krehbiel; son, Charles D. (Catherine); daughters Beverly (Greg) Buster and Diane (Brad) Nightengale; nine grandchildren, Riley...

Longtime El Dorado resident Beverly Lang, died Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was 82 years of age. Beverly May Ankrom was born in Falls City, Nebraska March 25, 1937, She was one of four children born to Arline Leona (Simpson) and Blink William Ankrom. She grew up in Falls City and graduated High school there in 1955. After High School, she moved to El Dorado where she began nursing school at Susan B. Allen Hospital. She became a Registered...

James’s life began on October 17, 1937 in New York City, New York; the son of Rocco and Agnes (Cestaro) Romano. James faithfully served our country in the United States Army. He was united in marriage to Margaret Clayton on July 20, 1957 in New York, his sweetheart since the 7th grade. James was transferred to the Getty Refinery in El Dorado and continued working until retirement from Texaco in 1993. During this time he served as a the Refinery Fire Chief and as a Fire Safety Inspector. ...

Longtime El Dorado resident Harold Penner, died Thursday, October 31, 2019, at his home with family at his side. He was 94 years of age. Harold Lee Penner was born on November 27, 1924 in Hillsboro, KS; the son of Jacob F. and Florentine (Janke) Penner. He grew up in Hillsboro and graduated from there in 1942. He was raised by his closest siblings, Ruth and Rose. He went on to attend Tabor College and Kansas State University, graduating in 1950 with a bachelor’s degree in agriculture and...