Obituaries

Ralph Eugene Hoskins

Ralph Eugene “Gene” Hoskins, 72, of El Dorado Springs, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020, after a two-year battle with cancer.  Gene was born June 5, 1947, to Adron Ralph and Betty Jean (Bunnell) Hoskins, in Gary, IN. Gene worked construction, especially ironwork, most of his life.  He was very proud of his work, including

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Donna Fay Conway

Donna Fay (Williams) Conway, 68, of El Dorado Springs, passed away on April 28, 2020. Donna was born Nov. 13, 1951, at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois to parents, Gene Williams and Ruby Williams Craft.  She attended school in Nevada. Donna was united in marriage to Charley Conway on Aug. 25, 1972, in Lakewood,

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Kenneth Edward Friar

Kenneth Edward Friar, 67, of El Dorado Springs, passed away April 17, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin after a short illness. Kenny was born Jan. 10, 1953, at Nevada City Hospital to Jim and Marguerite (Stone) Friar of El Dorado Springs. His parents preceded Kenny in death. He is survived by daughter, Nikki, and

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Jean Wood Sheldon

Jean Wood Sheldon, 98, was born Feb. 1, 1922, to Joe and Audra Wood near Iconium. She passed away April 11, 2020, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton from complications arising after hip surgery. Jean was the oldest of Joe and Audra’s three children, with Elaine (Jane) and Jack coming soon after Jean.  Jean

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Madlynne Ruth Carothers

Madlynne Ruth Carothers, 68, of El Dorado Springs, died March 26, 2020. Final disposition was cremation under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Missouri Forget Me Not, Horse Rescue and Sanctuary, 1025 Heritage Dr, Linn Creek, MO, 65052, as they have given her horse “Partner”

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William Riley “Bill” Nowlan

William Riley “Bill” Nowlan 92,  Sterling, passed away April 4, 2020 at the Sterling Village. He was born Dec. 14, 1927 in Crawford, NE, the son of Carl and Hazel Whiteis Nowlan. Bill has resided in Sterling since 2014, formerly of Chadron, NE, and El Dorado Springs. He graduated from Chadron High School in 1945.

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Ruthie Dee Logston

Ruthie (Dink) Dee Logston, 53, born Ruthie Dee Kraft, passed away on April 5, 2020, at her parent’s home. Ruthie was born on March 4, 1967, at Stormmontbell Hospital in Topeka, KS, to Patsy and David Kraft. She grew up in Wichita, KS, with her two sisters, her mother, and step-father, Bob Greenstreet. She attended

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Kenneth Lee Cooper

Kenneth Cooper, 73, of  rural Stockton/El Dorado Springs, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2020. Kenneth was born June 1, 1946 in Yuba City, CA. He married Kathryn Kay Lowrey on July 12,1968 at Filly Christian Church. They were married for 52 years, and together have four children. Kenneth served in the Army during the

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Mildred J. Moore

Mildred Josephine Moore, 92, of El Dorado Springs, passed away at Cedar County Memorial Hospital on April 6, 2020. A graveside service will begin at 10 a.m. Friday, April 10, in the El Dorado Springs City Cemetery under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at: www.blandhackleman.com.

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Thomas K. Dade

Thomas Knight Dade, 74, El Dorado Springs, passed away April 2, 2020. Final disposition was cremation under the under direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.  A memorial service may be held at a later date. Online condolences may be left at: www.blandhackleman.com.

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