Services for Warren W. Klinetobe, 79, El Dorado Springs, were held on Thursday, March 21, in the Word of Life Christian Center in O’Neill, NE. Burial was in the O’Neill Cemetery, with military rites conducted by the O’Neill American Legion Simonson Post #93 Firing Squad and escorted by the American Legion Riders Simonson Post #93.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Warren passed away Saturday, March 16, 2013, at his home in El Dorado Springs. Arrangements were under the direction of Sheldon Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley, El Dorado Springs; two children, Gwendolyn Langford and husband, Gary – San Francisco, CA, and Rick
Richard Charles Kramer, 83, El Dorado Springs, departed his life on March 30, 2013, in Mercy Hospital, Springfield.
He was born to Frank and Elna Marie (Hollister) Kramer on Sept. 3, 1929, in Mahattan, KS, the sixth of seven children. Growing up on a farm, he attended public school in Desoto, KS. After graduation, Richard enrolled in college at KU in Lawrence majoring in Civil Engineering. He was a proud Jayhawk fan.
Jo Ann (Hair) Cochran, 84, was born in Butler on March 7, 1929, to Abba and Hazel (Crosslen) Hair and passed away April 2, 2013 after a 29 – month illness.
One of 11 children, she grew up in the Butler and Adrian areas. Jo Ann was baptized at the age of 12.
Jo Ann attended school up to the eighth grade. At
Patricia Diane Hubbard, 56, was born in Kansas City, on Aug. 10, 1956, to J.C. and Goldie (Todd) Hubbard. She passed away March 29, 2013, in the Appleton City Manor Nursing Home.
Patty was united in marriage to James Collins on Sept. 25, 2004, in Nevada. Before coming back home to Missouri, Patty lived in Alpena, AR. She worked for the Tyson Chicken plant and at an outdoor fruit and vegetable market.
Henrietta Mabel Pray, age 100, El Dorado Springs, passed away March 29, 2013, at Community Springs Healthcare.
She was born in Portales, NM, on Nov. 28, 1912. Her parents died when she was very young. Soon after, she and her siblings were sent to Missouri to live with an uncle. When her older sister was married, Henrietta moved to Nevada to live with her. Henrietta graduated from Nevada High School.
Lt. Floyd Melvin Smith, 85, Harwood, the youngest son of 12 children born to Lee Burr and Hazel Belle (Deems) Smith, was born May 20, 1927, in Blooming Grove, OH and passed from this life at 7:03 p.m. Monday, March 25, 2013, at the Barone Care Center, Nevada.
Floyd attended school in the Blooming Grove area then entered the U.S. Navy serving our country during WW II.
Sandy Stutesman, 67, of El Dorado Springs, passed away March 28, 2013, at MD Anderson Hospital in Houston, TX, after a long 12 year battle with lung cancer.
Sandy was born to Fred Bartley Cole and Cecil Faye Cutbirth on Aug. 13, 1945, in Protem, MO. Sandy attended school at various locations, and ended up her high school years at Hermitage.
She married
Steve F. Knapp, 64, El Dorado Springs, passed away March 29, 2013, at his home in rural El Dorado Springs. He was born March 31, 1948, the son of Earl and Goldie (Ferris) Knapp.
Steve worked for many years as a carpenter. He was a good man, father and friend to those who knew and loved him. He was always willing to help anyone, no matter what the need was.
Preceding him
James Henry Vittetoe, 80, Bolivar, passed away at his residence early Sunday morning March 24, 2013, with his family at his side. He was born March 8, 1933, in Collins, one of five children to Charles Virgil and Amy Vittetoe.
Jim married Wilma Vickers on July 13, 1957, and they enjoyed 55 years of marriage.
Jim and Wilma moved to Wichita to work
Richard Charles Kramer, 85, was born Sept. 3, 1927, in Stanley, KS, to Frank and Elna (Holister) Kramer. He passed away March, 30, 2013, in Mercy Hospital, Springfield.
Funeral services began at 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 3, in Sheldon Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs with military honors.
The family received friends from 1 p.m. until service time Wednesday in the funeral home.