All Obituaries

William “Bill” Joseph Steele, age 89, of Ashland, Kansas, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2019.  He was a member of the First Christian Church in Ashland, Kansas. Bill was the only child to his parents Elwyn Joseph and Lillian Mamie Steele.  Bill was born on July 17, 1929 in Prince Crossing, Illinois.  Bill is preceded in death by his two parents and his loving wife of 52 years, Mildred (Millie) Elaine Steele (Rainey).  Bill is survived by his...

Henry Edward Rohrer Jr. was born in Ashland, Kansas on December 17, 1924 to Henry Edward Rohrer Sr. and Joanna Rea Rohrer.  Ed rode his horse for eight years to Independence School and then attended Buffalo High School in 1938 and graduated President of his class in 1942.  Ed attended Oklahoma A & M College in Stillwater, Oklahoma, until he volunteered to serve his country in Korea.  Ed was honorable discharged and he returned home to marry the love of his life Lena Mae...

 Allen Craig Ball was born on February 7, 1956 at Greensburg, Kansas to Elmer and Leona (Harris) Ball. At a young age his parents, two brothers Ken & Larry and a sister Donna moved to Buffalo, Oklahoma and made the home, then came Allen’s baby brother Russell. Allen graduated form Buffalo High School. Allen joined the United State Navy and served his country for several years. Allen has been a resident of Ashland, Kansas since his adulthood. Allen worked as a carpenter and...

Glen N. Pearson was born June 8, 1928 and was the first of six children born to Howard and Edna (Gardner) Pearson.  Glen grew up on the family farm west of Buffalo and graduated from Buffalo High School in 1946.  Near that time Glen joined the United States Army, completed flight school and became a helicopter pilot.  Glen and Harriet (Howell) were married November 8, 1952 in Clayton, New Mexico. They were married for 62 years.  Glen served as a pilot at the end of...

John E. Stephens II (Steve) was born September 19, 1950 in Ashland Kansas to John D. (Jack) Stephens and Jean Schroeder Stephens.  Steve attended Ashland High School and graduated in 1968. After high school he attended Pratt Junior college for two years. He couldn't make up his mind what he wanted to do, so he joined the Air Force in 1970. He was stationed at Spangdolem Air Force Base, Germany and Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. While stationed in Germany, he married Margie...

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Lenton Andrew Parker was born on August 25, 1937 in the Quinton area, to Leonard and Nellie Parker.  Lenton served in the United States Air Force during Korean War.  Lenton worker for many years as a welder and mechanic on highway and railroad construction projects.  Lenton was a member of the Arpelar Water Board.  Lenton enjoyed watching westerns, playing golf and flowers.  Lenton was preceded  in death by his parents; wife; Elaine (Inderlied) Parker; daughter;...

  Walter “Glen” Klingenberg was born on October 26, 1953 to Wesley and Virginia Klingenberg of Buffalo, Okla. He graduated from Buffalo High School in 1971 and demonstrated a tremendous work ethic in various positions, notably with ARCO, the Buffalo Feed Yard, Larry’s Thrift T Wise and on various farms. Glen went to be with his Lord and Savior on Dec. 30, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Skip; and niece, Pam Shoemake. Glen is survived by...

Leslie Anne Spencer was born July 20, 1980, in Yuma, Arizona.  At the age of 11 Leslie moved to Prescott, Arizona with her mother Barbara, stepfather Gene, sisters, Jamie, Morgan, and brother, Jordan.  Leslie also had two step sibling Mindy and Jason, also three more half siblings, William, Kevin, and Kyla.  Leslie started her own family and had 5 children, Aaliyah, Alyssa, Steven, Ian, Kloie.  The family moved to Buffalo, Oklahoma in 2013.  After 17 years of...

Marie Adeline (Corbin) Aitken September 27, 1930 - December 25, 2018 Marie Aitken, 88, of Buffalo, Oklahoma, went to her heavenly home surrounded by her family on Christmas Day. Born in Woods County, Oklahoma, to Jessie and Bessie Corbin, Marie’s dedication to her family and sense of responsibility was evident from a young age when she took over care of her two younger sisters at just 6 years old. She quickly adapted to her new motherly role and was an invaluable part of her...