Obituaries

Lacel Ewing Bland, 84, passed away peacefully on Nov. 14, 2018. Lacel, the first son of Ewing and Lena Bland, was born Feb. 6, 1934, in Cedar County and grew up on a working farm in Black Jack. After graduating El Dorado Springs High School in May 1951, he joined the Bureau of Land Management

John Joseph Desmond, 93, was born Feb 2, 1925, in San Francisco, CA, to Edward and Elizabeth (McHugh) Desmond. He passed away at his home in El Dorado Springs on Nov. 25, 2018. On May 30, 1953, he was united in marriage to Charlotte E. Kohlman. They moved to El Dorado Springs in 1987 and

Dennis Lee Henry, 64, of El Dorado Springs, passed away on Oct. 24, 2018, at his home after a battle with cancer. Dennis was born on Aug. 16, 1954, in Nevada to Robert Lee Henry and Vinnie (Stebbins) Lankford. He graduated from El Dorado Springs High School then served in the U.S. Navy from 1972

Diane M. Rutledge, 70, was born on May 11, 1948, in Omaha, NE, to Arnold and Rita (Sharples) Reudi. She passed away at her home in El Dorado Springs on Nov. 25, 2018. On Sept. 20, 1995, Diane married Gary Rutledge in Laurie, MO. They made their home in El Dorado Springs the last four

Janie P. Hackleman, 82, of El Dorado Springs, passed away on Friday, Nov. 23, 2018. Janie was born Oct. 8, 1936, in St. Clair County, the daughter of Clell and Bina Lee Reed. Janie was a graduate of El Dorado Springs High School. Janie married Clarence (Hack) Hackleman on Dec. 4, 1954, in Tiffin. They

Billy E. Nading Jr., 71, passed away Nov. 24, 2018, surrounded by family at KU Medical Center after a short illness. Bill is survived by his wife of 51 years, Georgia Nading; two children and their wives, Steven and Carey Nading and Chad and Jennifer Nading; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and his brother, Nick Nading.

Bill Scott Bishop, 70, departed this life on Nov. 15, 2018, surrounded by his wife and family. He was born on Feb. 5, 1948, to Paul and Helen (Fortney) Bishop. He graduated from El Dorado Springs High School in 1966 and graduated with a B.A. in Business from Abilene  (TX) Christian. Bill married the love

Helen Marie Bausch, 73, El Dorado Springs, passed away Nov. 17, 2018, at Medicalodge in Nevada. Helen was born June 24, 1945, in Schell City, to Cecil and Lola Mae (Radd) Barbour. She graduated from high school at Walker. Helen was married to H.D. “Butch” Bausch for 49 years. They lived in the Walker/El Dorado

Margaret L. Crutchfield, 80, El Dorado Springs, passed away Nov. 13, 2018. She is survived by her husband, Driscol Crutchfield and two sons, Vance and Stephen. According to her wishes, she was cremated.  No services are scheduled at this time.  Arrangements were under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.

Oral Milburn “Bill” Hawkins, 83, El Dorado Springs, passed away Monday, Nov. 11, 2018, after an extended illness. Bill was born July 1, 1935, in Vernon County, the eldest son of William B. Hawkins and Iva N. (Galvin). His schooling was obtained in numerous one-room schools before attending El Dorado High School, graduating at age