RITA MAUPIN

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Rita Maupin, 86,

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Paradise, Kansas, 

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Sunday, May 19, 2019, 

at the 

Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.

A memorial service to celebrate Rita's life will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 24th, 2019, at the Paradise United Methodist Church in Paradise, Kansas with Pastor Stacy Ellsworth officiating.
A graveside service will follow at the Mount Hermon Cemetery near Paradise, Kansas. 
In lieu of flowers the family has requested memorials be given to the Waldo Lions Club, Paradise United Methodist Church and Peace Lutheran Church of Natoma and can
be sent to the mortuary. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas.
Rita's services will be held at the same time as her husband Sam's memorial service.
Please check back later for a full obituary.

MARSHALL SAMUEL MAUPIN - CLASS OF 1949

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                        Marshall Samuel Maupin, 88,                                                         

                                     Paradise, Kansas, 

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Friday, May 03, 2019, at his home in Paradise.
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He was born in rural Paradise KS on March 14, 1931, to Marshall T & Anna Bertha Marie (Eulert) Maupin. Due to a farm accident Anna passed away in December of 1932 and his dad later married Margaret Weller (Pooley) in 1952. 
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Marshall Samuel was commonly known by (as) Sam and he attended grade school at the Paradise Dell Country School and later graduated from Paradise Rural High School in 1949. He had a love for music and was asked to fill in for a drummer at one of the many country dances he attended and that is where he met and fell in love with his wife of 68 years, Rita Mae Wallace. They were married on July 25, 1950. Their marriage was blessed with three boys, Marshall Thomas (Tom), Samuel Terry (Terry) and Timothy Douglas. In Sam’s early years he had a love for farming and ranching. His dad helped him start this venture while Sam also worked outside jobs in the oilfield and dirt construction to support his growing family. He eventually transitioned to a full time farmer rancher and also operated a dairy until the late 1980’s. He continued with his cow/calf operation and farming after the dairy was no longer something he and Rita wanted to continue. Sam was active in his farm operations until the Good Lord called him home. Spending time with family visiting, eating, and celebrating birthdays and holiday’s was of utmost importance to him. You could also find Sam over the years at local sporting events watching his grandchildren and then his great grandchildren!  Sam also enjoyed his volunteer work. He was a loyal member and promoter of the Waldo Lions Club, being a member for 50+ years and recently served at the last pancake feed. He enjoyed attending farm auctions and weekly sales at the local livestock barns. He also was a long time school board member, served on the Mount Hermon Cemetery Board and helped lobby for the formation of the Paradise Rural Fire Department.  
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 Sam also held in high regard the foundational views of the democrat party and would vote hands down for them whether right or wrong! As a result of this stubbornness, all of Sam’s family are now die hard conservative Republicans! Survivors include his wife Rita of Paradise, KS, brother, Randall Weller and wife Phyllis of Hill City, KS, Sons Tom Maupin and wife Deborah of Paradise KS, Terry Maupin and companion Mary of Paradise KS and Tim Maupin and wife Rita of Urbana IL,11 Grandchildren Quentin (Audrey) Maupin, Erin Maupin , Holly (Weston) Kraus, Heather (Tanner) Lyle, Barry (Nicole) Maupin, Tessa Maupin, Korte (Levi) Warren, Shane (Jordan) Maupin, Shannon Maupin, Monica Wahquahboshkuk and Benjamin (Jessica) Crane and 28 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Elois Irene Loskot Clark (Maupin) of Sutherlin, Oregon.

A memorial service to celebrate Sam's life will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 24th, 2019, at the Paradise United Methodist Church in Paradise, Kansas with Pastor Stacy Ellsworth officiating.  A graveside service will follow at the Mount Hermon Cemetery near Paradise, Kansas.  In lieu of flowers the family has requested memorials be given to the Waldo Lions Club, Paradise United Methodist Church and Peace Lutheran Church of Natoma and can be sent to the mortuary.  Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

A graveside service will follow at the Mount Hermon Cemetery near Paradise, Kansas.  In lieu of flowers the family has requested memorials be given to the Waldo Lions Club, Paradise United Methodist Church and Peace Lutheran Church of Natoma and can be sent to the mortuary.  Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

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Mabel Irene Koelling Pruter

Mabel Irene Koelling Pruter, 98, of Cartwright, Oklahoma, and former Natoma, Kansas resident, died on Sunday, May 05, 2019, at the Texoma Medical Center in Denison, Texas.

Mabel Irene Schneider was born at Laton, Kansas, December 18, 1920, to Emma (Rediker) and John A. Schneider.

She was baptized January 9,1921 in Immanuel Lutheran Church north of Natoma. Her father died when she was four and the family moved to Natoma. She was confirmed at St. John’s in Natoma. Mabel attended all twelve years of education in the Natoma school graduating in 1939.

She married Walter Koelling on September 6, 1939 in Grand Junction, Colorado. Mabel and Walter made their home in Natoma and raised two daughters, Kathleen and Kristine. Walter passed away in October 1974. She married Alvin Pruter on January 31, 1981. Alvin and Mabel lived 7 years on his farm north of Natoma, moved into Natoma in 1988 and lived in town seven years before he passed away August 5, 1995.

Mabel retired from working in the Ben Franklin Store and Boyd’s Variety after 30 years. She always remarked how thankful she was to have worked for good people and enjoyed the good people of the community. She spent her entire life in the Natoma community except three years with Kathleen in Kansas City and the last year close to Kristine and husband Terry Martin, Cartwright, Oklahoma, in the Southern Pointe Care Center, Colbert, Oklahoma.

She leaves her two daughters Kathleen Williams of Kansas City, Missouri and Kristine Martin (Terry) of Cartwright, Oklahoma, six grandchildren and twelve great grand-children. Mabel has one living brother, Virgil Schneider, Paonia, Colorado, and her brother Orville Schneider is deceased. One step son, Orville (Betty) Pruter of Natoma, Kansas, is still living. Step sons Ival and Keith have passed. Patty Pruter is a dear step daughter in law. She also has seven step grandchildren, fifteen step great grandchildren, and nine step great-great grandchildren.

A celebration of Mabel’s life will be held at 11 A.M. on Saturday, May 11, 2019, at the Peace Lutheran Church in Natoma, Kansas, with Pastor Michael Schmidt officiating. Burial will follow the church service at the Natoma Lutheran Cemetery in Natoma, Kansas. Viewing and visitation with the family will be from 10 A.M. to service time on Saturday.

Memorials may be given to Peace Lutheran Church or the Natoma Community Center and sent in care of the mortuary. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Natoma, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

FORREST "FROSTY" WHITE - CLASS OF 1956

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Forrest Eugene "Frosty" White 

November 18, 1938 - March 19, 2019

Frosty was born November 18, 1938 to Charles and Ula White of Paradise, KS.
He is predeceased by his wife, Judy Berniece Hubbard White of Kansas City, KS, his parents, brothers Ivan and Dale White and sister, Violet Parsons, and son-in-law, Paul Hurley. He is survived by sister, Garnet Angel of Olathe and Vernon "Doc" White of Wichita, daughters, Trudy Hurley of Shawnee and Stasha Case of Olathe, Stasha's husband Bill Case, and granddaughter Lauryn Hurley.
Services were Saturday, March 23rd at 1:00 pm in the Wesley Covenant Chapel at the Church of the Resurrection, 13720 Roe Ave., Leawood, KS 66224. 
A social reception was at Coach’s, 9089 W. 135th St, Overland Park, following the service. Charitable donations can be made to The Theatre in the Park, Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center, 8788 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS 66212 or online at
www.theatreinthepark.org/donate-online-now.

The youngest of 6 children, Frosty grew up in Paradise, a small farming community in western Kansas, which he truly considered the most beautiful place on Earth. He attended Paradise Methodist Church and sang with the choir there.

After graduating in a class of 12 from Paradise High School, he spent a year at Hope College then returned to Kansas to attend Kansas State University and study Mathematics. While at KSU he was active in his fraternity, Delta Upsilon, and with the K-State Singers. His time spent with the K-State Singers included a USO Tour to perform in Korea. He also met his wife, Judy,
while at K-State.

Upon graduating, Frosty and Judy moved to Torrance, CA where Frosty taught math at West High School while Judy finished her teaching degree at Long Beach State. Once that was accomplished, they sold everything, including the small trailer they lived in, and traveled to Germany to teach school on a US Army base. They took the opportunities afforded by school breaks to travel all throughout Europe.

After one year, Frosty was offered the chance to study computer science and programming at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Judy taught school while Frosty studied. He spent a year completing his training in Hawaii and in 1966, with Judy pregnant with eldest daughter, Trudy, they returned to settle down in Overland Park. Stasha was born 16 months after Trudy.

Frosty worked for IBM for several years, travelling around the country and working with companies to improve their cyber security in the pioneering days of computing. He left IBM for a job that didn’t require so much travel in the computing department of Gay Gibson, one of the many KC garment labels that once thrived here. He eventually started his own company, writing computer programs for small businesses and selling Data General computers.
He ended his career working for Sprint.

While his girls were growing up, Frosty was the family breadwinner while Judy was the homemaker. He knew what boys like to do but was unprepared for little girls! The first activity was a group called Indian Princesses, a father daughter scouting-type group that now would be considered an inappropriate cultural mis-appropriation. Stasha's Indian Princess name was
White Feather, Trudy was Silver Feather and Frosty was Bald Eagle. We thought we were so clever.

Our next adventure was softball. The girls played for 8 years with Frosty serving as an assistant coach. Since neither Trudy or Stasha were particularly athletic, in junior high they rebelled. Trudy announced she was trying out for Theatre in the Park in Shawnee Mission Park that summer. With Frosty's singing background at K-State, he decided this would be a fine change. He and Stasha ended up auditioning as well and all three were cast in The Music Man in 1982.

Frosty ended up performing in at least one show per summer until 2009 and then a couple more thereafter. He was often joined by his daughters. Twice they were able to convince Judy to join them. The family met and became friends with Stasha's future husband, Bill Case, throughPark shows. Bill eventually ended up working for and with Frosty in the computer business and at Sprint. When granddaughter Lauryn came along, she joined the "family business" as soon as she was able. Frosty, Trudy, Stasha and Lauryn performed together in 4 productions. He could not have loved his family more or been prouder of them.

After Judy passed away in 2004, Frosty was fortunate to find love again with Vonnye Sue Small whom he met through mutual friends. They spent many happy years together, living together in Overland Park and Houston, TX.

He was an active member of the Church of the Resurrection and volunteered for some of their outreach ministries. A member of COR choir, he took great pleasure in the opportunity to sing and enjoy the camaraderie of all the members.

Frosty was the friendliest man in the world. There is no hyperbole in that sentence. He truly never met a stranger. He was generous with his time and money to friends and acquaintances. He will be missed by his family and the many, many lives he has touched.

I took this off of Janette Angel Ross's timeline on facebook.
We will post more when it is available.
By Janette . . . .
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"From my cousin Stasha: It is with great sorrow that I tell you all that my father, Forrest "Frosty" White has died. He never met a stranger and will be missed by many. We hope to have services on Saturday and details will be posted soon. We apologize if we don't respond immediately, but please know that all of your well wishes are felt deeply and very much appreciated.

Me: I love you Uncle Frosty and you will be missed! I am so sad, but I know you are now with Aunt Judy - the love of your life! Your parents, my Grandma and Grandpa White and your brother's Dale and Ivan and sister, Violet!! I love all of you!!"

CONNIE WEBSTER ANDERSON - CLASS OF 1962

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Connie Sue (Webster) Anderson

August 19, 1944 ~ March 14, 2019 (age 74)

Connie Sue Anderson, 74, of Osborne, KS passed away on March 14, 2019 at her home in Osborne after a long battle with cancer.  She was born on August 19, 1944 in Paradise, KS to Carl & Anna C. (Paulsen) Webster.  Connie was one of several children.
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Connie graduated from the Paradise Schools and then from the Willcox Beauty Academy in Dodge City, KS.  She worked in beauty shops in Russell and Lincoln, KS.  While she was working in Lincoln, she met her future husband, John Anderson.  They were married and had 3 children.
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While John was in the service, they lived in Pensacola, FL, Norfolk, VA and Bethesda, MD.  After John was discharged from the service, they moved to Osborne, KS and made it their home.  She later worked as a retail clerk in several businesses in Osborne.

Connie was a member of the Portis United Methodist Church.  She was also an active member in the Osborne VFW Aux. #7743.
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Connie was preceded in death by her parents, sister Carol, brothers Ruben and Chester.
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Connie is survived by her husband John of Osborne; daughter: Shawn (Mark) Lofing of Kinsley, KS; sons: Christian (Mellisa) Anderson of Wamego, KS; Charles (Schanee) Anderson of Wichita, KS; 7 grandchildren; sister: Anita Swarts of Kansas City, KS; brothers: Jerry Webster of Landenburg, PA; Alvin Webster of Russell, KS.

JOYCE ELLEN ROUNKLES MELLO - CLASS OF1957

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                                             Joyce Ellen (Rounkles) Mello,
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79, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Friday, January 4, 2019 at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.

Joyce was born April 7, 1939 in Russell. 
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She was one of five children born to Chester L. and Elsie V. (Killian) Rounkles.  She grew up in Paradise, Kansas and graduated from Paradise High School in 1957.
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Joyce was united in marriage to John Joseph Mello, Jr. on April 23, 1960 in Topeka, Kansas.  This union was blessed with two children; John and Mary.  They made their home in Russell County.
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Joyce was a devoted wife and homemaker.  She also worked for Klema’s Applemart as a Baker for over 33 years.  She was a member of TOPS #161.  She enjoyed reading, tending her flowers, playing games, watching college basketball, especially Kansas University and spending time with family and friends.
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Surviving family include her son, John Mello (Shirley) of Desoto, Kansas; Mary Bushnell (Lonnie) of Gardner, Kansas; brother, Marvin Rounkles of O’Fallon, Illinois; sisters, Lois Bonar (Gene) of Cherryville, Kansas and Penny Loker (Gary) of McDonald, Kansas; and two grandsons, Chad Bushnell and Michael Mello; and great grandson, Brock Bushnell.
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Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, husband John and sister Janice Rounkles.
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A Memorial Service celebrating Joyce’s life will be held at 10:30 AM, Thursday, January 10, 2019 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell. 
A private family burial of ashes will follow the services. 
Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, January 9, 2019  at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, with the family present to greet friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. 
A Memorial has been established with Melanoma Research Foundation .  Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

TURKEY DINNER & BAZAAR - NOV. 10TH

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PARADISE FALL FESTIVAL

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Devin Strecker has told me about this several times on facebook.  For some reason I thought it was in Nov. 
I'm so sorry that I didn't put it here on the blog.  

1st Annual Paradise Fall Festival.
 Fun activities for kids, and adults too!
Tentative schedule of events: 

4-6pm Kids activities which includes a hay rack ride, train ride, feed/corn maze, bobbing for apples, making s’mores and additional games all for $5.
There will also be pumpkin sales by The Pumpkin Junction for an additional cost!

5pm- a money dig sponsored by Masters Oil

6-8pm BBQ meal, pulled pork, baked beans, cole slaw, chips and a drink
(there will also be hot dogs available for kids who don’t care for pulled pork)
$10 - kids 5 and under eat free!

8pm-12am beer garden, live band-Kill Creek Rising


Here are some pictures that Devin has posted from yesterday.

The Paradise Fall Festival
was hosted by
Brynae Thompson Sturgeon, Todd Schneider and Charlesa Schmidtberger

Pictures from their facebook link.

THANK YOU, THANK YOU 

to all who made yesterday, our first Annual Paradise Fall Festival a GREAT success!
We appreciate your support more than you know!
A huge thank you goes out to

Todd Schneider, Michelle Wagner, Kim Mead, Debbra Mead, John Schmidtberger, Charlesa Schmidtberger, Quentin Maupin, Audrey Maupin, Zeb Sturgeon, Bonnie Thompson, Arthur Thompson, Theresa Little, Joyce Thompson, Steve Thompson, Lori Elliott Pattillo, Heather Lyle, Jeff and Ty Prendergast and everyone else who chipped in for all of your help!   
Brynae Thompson Sturgeon

A HUGE thank you to our following sponsors, without your support this event wouldn’t be possible!

Russell Co Eco Devo
Shane’s Tank Service
Bar S Ranch
Double S Trucking
Paradise Grain
Thompson Farms
Robbins Family Farm
Lazy JT Outfitters
Craig and Ronda Hitschmann
Maupin Freshwater
Paradise Fire Department
Waldo Fire Department
French Press
Wagner Platinum Pumping-Michelle Wagner
BP Contracting Pumping-Paul Wagner
Angel Cook Accounting
Global Oilfield Services
Russell Oil
Southwind Bank
Auto Artistry
R&B Electric
Hammersmith Electric
Klemas Apple Market
Mr. K’s Foodtown
Heritage Insurance-Post Agency
Mr. T
Midwest Family Drug
Paradise Valley K-Lawn- Zack Racette
Precision Collision
Meridys
Walmart
Lana’s Flower Company
Masters Oil
Gorham Telephone
Orscheln’s
Carrico Implement
Midwest Regional Agency
Daniel I. Miner, DDS Family Dental Care
Rob Corley

DAN IS OUT OF THE HOSPITAL. HE AND MONA ARE HOME

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I just received a message from Kimberly and she said . . . . .
"They are home."    The message was at 7:30 pm

Thank You Lord!

UPDATE AND PICTURES - DAN HOISINGTON

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Kimberly Hoisington sent an update for her father-in-law, Dan and cute pictures that were the best medicine for him.  Just for the record, Dan signs all of his emails, etc to me, "Star."
He thinks he is my Star student.  
Happy Birthday, Mona.  I'm sure this is one of your best birthdays, to be with your husband.
Kimberly said . . . .

"A new update for your “star student”! Ha!
These cute little babies are at it again! We traveled to visit Grandpa Dan and Grandma Mona. Grandpa is still in the hospital, but doing well. They removed the last of the tubes this afternoon. So far, he’s still on track to be released tomorrow. We also enjoyed getting to spend some time with Grandma on her birthday. Thank you to everyone for your prayers!" 

UPDATE FOR DAN FROM HIS DAUGHTER-IN-LAW, KIMBERLY

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We received great news from Kimberly Hoisington last night.
Thank You Kimberly for taking out time to keep us posted.
Thank You Lord for answering our prayers!

"Dan has done a total 360 since yesterday morning. What a difference in a day! He’s doing awesome!
They moved him out of the ICU today into a regular room. If he continues progress like today, the surgeon said they might release him on Monday!" 

UPDATE FROM MATT ABOUT HIS DAD - DAN HOISINGTON

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Thank You Matt for keeping us posted.  If you look at the number at the top left of each of these posts, you can see how many people are reading the blog.  The number certainly is increasing on each of these posts about Dan.  It lets us know that so many are praying.  
Thank You!

Just received this from Matt . . . .

"All but one of the tubes have been removed and Dad will be moved out of icu later today."

Onnalee

UPDATE FOR DAN

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I heard from Matt this afternoon . . . . .
"Hi there. What a difference a day makes? He is doing much better today. Hoping to be out of icu tomorrow. Thank you for your prayers! They are working."

UPDATE FOR DAN HOISINGTON

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I heard from Matt (one of Dan's sons) this afternoon. I had sent them all a message saying that we were all praying for his Dad and for all of his family.
Matt said . . . . .
"Thank you so much! We will take all the prayers we can get. That was a close one but means God has more work for him (and fun) to do here on earth. We love you!"

I asked him how his Dad was doing by now and if he had started giving the nurses a bad time. Matt - "He was when I left. He will test them for sure! Ha! The nurses love it, though!" Then, this evening I heard from Mollie Haberer . . . "Danny made it through the open heart surgery and they discovered it was a tear in his aorta rather than an aneurysm. The next 2 days are critical. I will update whenever I hear anything."

Onnalee

URGENT PRAYER REQUEST FOR DANNY HOISINGTON

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I just received a message that they life watched Danny Hoisington to Wichita this morning. He has the aneurysm on his aorta and his heart. Please pray for him, his family and his medical team. I will keep you posted when I receive new information.