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#31
Obituaries / NORMAN, Larry Duane - b. May 9...
Last post by patyrn - December 08, 2025, 11:41:51 AMLarry Duane Norman, age 80, passed away at Medicalodges of Iola, Kansas on December 3, 2025. He was born in Eureka, Kansas on May 9, 1945 to Wesley Irving and Mildred Esther (Misner) Norman.
Larry grew up on a farm outside of Piedmont, Kansas. He graduated from Piedmont High School in 1963. After high school, Larry worked for his brother-in-law, W.F. Meisch Dirt Construction. In 1964, he married Sharon Samuels, and to this union was born one daughter, Nicole. Larry and Sharon later divorced. He later married Diana Smith in 1981. They had one son, Nathan.
Larry worked for Jarvis Auto Supply for 20 years and then left to co-own Sterling Service and Supply in Mt. Sterling, Illinois with Larry Adams. He then returned to manage Jarvis Auto Supply in Eureka, Kansas until he received a full heart transplant on December 7, 1995. He was one of the most successful and longest surviving recipients of a heart transplant. He returned to Meisch Dirt Construction under Bud and Roland Meisch as long as he was able.
In his adult life, Larry lived in Cedar Vale, Eureka, and Howard, Kansas. He moved to Medicalodges in Iola, Kansas in August 2024. He was a dedicated member of the Eureka Area Lions Club for many years. He enjoyed reading and collecting Western books and memorabilia. His favorite author was Louis L'Amour. He also loved Actor John Wayne.
Larry is survived by his daughter, Nicole Doty and four grandchildren, Billy, Xylan, Zelldin, and Selphie; son, Nathan Norman; stepsons, Phil and Patrick Buffington; stepdaughter, Debbie Gibson; grandchildren, Genevive, Jillian, Melody, Abigail, Kerissa, Jaden, Morgan, Trey, Matthew, and Nicholas; nieces, Pam Coons and Linda Askew; and nephews, Bud and Bruce Meisch. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Donna Lucille Meisch-Johnston and Mary Darlene Meisch.
Cremation has taken placed under the direction of Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas 67349, and a graveside service will be held at a later date at Ladd Cemetery in Greenwood County, Kansas near Eureka.
(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)
Larry grew up on a farm outside of Piedmont, Kansas. He graduated from Piedmont High School in 1963. After high school, Larry worked for his brother-in-law, W.F. Meisch Dirt Construction. In 1964, he married Sharon Samuels, and to this union was born one daughter, Nicole. Larry and Sharon later divorced. He later married Diana Smith in 1981. They had one son, Nathan.
Larry worked for Jarvis Auto Supply for 20 years and then left to co-own Sterling Service and Supply in Mt. Sterling, Illinois with Larry Adams. He then returned to manage Jarvis Auto Supply in Eureka, Kansas until he received a full heart transplant on December 7, 1995. He was one of the most successful and longest surviving recipients of a heart transplant. He returned to Meisch Dirt Construction under Bud and Roland Meisch as long as he was able.
In his adult life, Larry lived in Cedar Vale, Eureka, and Howard, Kansas. He moved to Medicalodges in Iola, Kansas in August 2024. He was a dedicated member of the Eureka Area Lions Club for many years. He enjoyed reading and collecting Western books and memorabilia. His favorite author was Louis L'Amour. He also loved Actor John Wayne.
Larry is survived by his daughter, Nicole Doty and four grandchildren, Billy, Xylan, Zelldin, and Selphie; son, Nathan Norman; stepsons, Phil and Patrick Buffington; stepdaughter, Debbie Gibson; grandchildren, Genevive, Jillian, Melody, Abigail, Kerissa, Jaden, Morgan, Trey, Matthew, and Nicholas; nieces, Pam Coons and Linda Askew; and nephews, Bud and Bruce Meisch. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Donna Lucille Meisch-Johnston and Mary Darlene Meisch.
Cremation has taken placed under the direction of Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas 67349, and a graveside service will be held at a later date at Ladd Cemetery in Greenwood County, Kansas near Eureka.
(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)
#32
The Coffee Shop / Re: Social Issues Essay Exampl...
Last post by CCarl - December 08, 2025, 11:36:42 AMI assume this post is from a Millennial or a Gen Z. And there are many posts like it recently on this Forum, with suggestions to simplify your lives, and have someone else do the work an educational institution expects each of us to do.
Why take short cuts in education? It isn't a game, is it? Why not learn to write, make it an asset of your resume, and just possibly an attribute of your life?
How will you deal with an essay component to a mid-term exam where the Professor grades you for content AND technical writing skills? What if your own writing skills are so lacking the Professor cannot understand the content you present, even though it may be accurate and pertinent to the questions asked?
Millennial and Zoomer generations have some of the highest underemployment numbers, and the least employment potential of the last five or six generations. There are relatively few doors of opportunity open to the last two generations. Those conditions are not solely on your shoulders. We are living in a time of cultural rot and decay disguised by sociologists as change. Given the circumstances, why not take on the challenge of writing, and other skillsets, and have more doors open to you, have more opportunity through self-reliance?
Why take short cuts in education? It isn't a game, is it? Why not learn to write, make it an asset of your resume, and just possibly an attribute of your life?
How will you deal with an essay component to a mid-term exam where the Professor grades you for content AND technical writing skills? What if your own writing skills are so lacking the Professor cannot understand the content you present, even though it may be accurate and pertinent to the questions asked?
Millennial and Zoomer generations have some of the highest underemployment numbers, and the least employment potential of the last five or six generations. There are relatively few doors of opportunity open to the last two generations. Those conditions are not solely on your shoulders. We are living in a time of cultural rot and decay disguised by sociologists as change. Given the circumstances, why not take on the challenge of writing, and other skillsets, and have more doors open to you, have more opportunity through self-reliance?
#33
Politics / Re: OVAL OFFICE BUFFOONERY
Last post by CCarl - December 08, 2025, 11:01:30 AMWitness our late stage American empire, dead broke, meddling, force-driven and corruption-wracked, led by fools and grifters.
https://www.lewrockwell.com/2025/12/karen-kwiatkowski/divorcing-the-empire/
The author believes a divorce is imminent.
https://www.lewrockwell.com/2025/12/karen-kwiatkowski/divorcing-the-empire/
The author believes a divorce is imminent.
#34
The Coffee Shop / Re: Social Issues Essay Exampl...
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#35
Obituaries / Re: JEROME, Sharon Lee (Dixon)...
Last post by patyrn - November 17, 2025, 05:40:19 PMA Celebration of Life service will be held for Sharon Lee (Dixon) Jerome on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. at Countryside Funeral Home in Howard, Kansas.
Memorials have been suggested to the Chautauqua County Animal Shelter of Sedan, Kansas or the Elk County Ministerial Alliance. Donations can be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left for the family online at www.countrysidefh.com.
Services are under the direction of Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas 67349.
(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)
Memorials have been suggested to the Chautauqua County Animal Shelter of Sedan, Kansas or the Elk County Ministerial Alliance. Donations can be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left for the family online at www.countrysidefh.com.
Services are under the direction of Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas 67349.
(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)
#36
Obituaries / SHUGART, Jo Ann (Day) - b. Dec...
Last post by patyrn - November 10, 2025, 11:45:49 PMJo Ann Shugart passed away at her home in Eureka, Kansas on August 6, 2025. She was born December 12, 1948 in Beaver, Oklahoma to Joe and Marie Day.
The family moved to Piedmont, Kansas where they farmsteaded. Jo Ann graduated from Howard High School in Howard, Kansas with the Class of 1966. She spent several years in Topeka, Kansas working at Josten's Yearbook. She moved back to Eureka where she worked at Greenwood County Hospital, H & R Block, The Eureka Herald, and even worked outages for power plants. She loved nature........except for snakes and bugs. She enjoyed cooking, crocheting, and going to the casino.
Jo Ann created a vibrant and strong family who will cherish and continue her legacy. Her daughters are forever grateful for the love and support of Willie, Rita, Lela, and Joe who were her rock, and they couldn't have done it without all of you.
Jo Ann is survived by her daughters, Anna, Chris (Ray), and Deanna (Nick); her grandchildren, Buddy, Gavyen, Shelby, Makayla, Eli, and Noah; and great-grandchildren, Ryan, Ryker, Zoey, Maverick, and Charlotte.
A Celebration of Life was held at TNT Catering in Eureka, Kansas on September 20, 2025.
(published in The Eureka Herald - 9/16/2025)
The family moved to Piedmont, Kansas where they farmsteaded. Jo Ann graduated from Howard High School in Howard, Kansas with the Class of 1966. She spent several years in Topeka, Kansas working at Josten's Yearbook. She moved back to Eureka where she worked at Greenwood County Hospital, H & R Block, The Eureka Herald, and even worked outages for power plants. She loved nature........except for snakes and bugs. She enjoyed cooking, crocheting, and going to the casino.
Jo Ann created a vibrant and strong family who will cherish and continue her legacy. Her daughters are forever grateful for the love and support of Willie, Rita, Lela, and Joe who were her rock, and they couldn't have done it without all of you.
Jo Ann is survived by her daughters, Anna, Chris (Ray), and Deanna (Nick); her grandchildren, Buddy, Gavyen, Shelby, Makayla, Eli, and Noah; and great-grandchildren, Ryan, Ryker, Zoey, Maverick, and Charlotte.
A Celebration of Life was held at TNT Catering in Eureka, Kansas on September 20, 2025.
(published in The Eureka Herald - 9/16/2025)
#37
Politics / Re: LIBERTARIANS' LISTENIN' PO...
Last post by CCarl - November 03, 2025, 06:52:19 AMChalk It Up To Big Government
Only top-down centralized control of marketplaces creates this scenario.
https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/largest-trucking-capacity-purge-history-coming
Expect bare shelves and higher prices, but what's new?
The solution is local and regional markets that supply fresher food, lower costs, AND less dependency on transportation.
Libertarians need to let go of arguing for change in DC. Instead we need to learn to nullify DC, and act through changes to State governments to re-invigorate local markets.
Our biggest problem is very, very few of the talking head Libertarian pundits speak about specific solutions. All they do is criticize the status quo National Fascists in power, and the Democratic Communists who will regain control of DC in the next election, if a next election is allowed.
It is beyond time to think and act locally.
Only top-down centralized control of marketplaces creates this scenario.
https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/largest-trucking-capacity-purge-history-coming
Expect bare shelves and higher prices, but what's new?
The solution is local and regional markets that supply fresher food, lower costs, AND less dependency on transportation.
Libertarians need to let go of arguing for change in DC. Instead we need to learn to nullify DC, and act through changes to State governments to re-invigorate local markets.
Our biggest problem is very, very few of the talking head Libertarian pundits speak about specific solutions. All they do is criticize the status quo National Fascists in power, and the Democratic Communists who will regain control of DC in the next election, if a next election is allowed.
It is beyond time to think and act locally.
#38
Obituaries / WEAVER, Glennis Le Roy - b. Oc...
Last post by patyrn - October 26, 2025, 03:29:33 PMGlennis Le Roy Weaver, age 83, passed away on October 21, 2025 at the Greenwood County Hospital in Eureka, Kansas. He was born October 22, 1941 in rural Elk City, Kansas, the son of Everett David and Mary (Lewis) Weaver.
When he was young, his family moved around following farm work and later settled in Longton, Kansas. Glennis spent his entire life in Elk County and graduated from Longton High School in Longton, Kansas in 1961. He worked various jobs as a substitute mail carrier and retired from Martin Marietta after working there 25 years.
Glennis married Peggy Jo Bryan on August 28, 1979, having been married for 49 years. He loved a good joke, singing country music, and doing woodwork. He made tons of wooden animals for all to enjoy. He also enjoyed tinkering around with old radios. Most importantly, Glennis loved his family, especially his niece, Dorinda and her family, who have helped take care of him and Peggy Jo for the past 10 years.
Including his wife, Peggy Jo, Glennis is survived by his brother, Ray Weaver of Independence, Kansas; his sister, Margie Shulz of Shawnee, Kansas; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Don and Richard; and sisters, Lura Chavez and Ruth Ann Cargile.
Graveside services will be held on Monday, October 27, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the Moline City Cemetery in Moline, Kansas. Memorials in his memory have been suggested to the American Cancer Society and may be left with or sent to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.countrysidefh.com. Services are under the direction of Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas 67349.
(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)
When he was young, his family moved around following farm work and later settled in Longton, Kansas. Glennis spent his entire life in Elk County and graduated from Longton High School in Longton, Kansas in 1961. He worked various jobs as a substitute mail carrier and retired from Martin Marietta after working there 25 years.
Glennis married Peggy Jo Bryan on August 28, 1979, having been married for 49 years. He loved a good joke, singing country music, and doing woodwork. He made tons of wooden animals for all to enjoy. He also enjoyed tinkering around with old radios. Most importantly, Glennis loved his family, especially his niece, Dorinda and her family, who have helped take care of him and Peggy Jo for the past 10 years.
Including his wife, Peggy Jo, Glennis is survived by his brother, Ray Weaver of Independence, Kansas; his sister, Margie Shulz of Shawnee, Kansas; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Don and Richard; and sisters, Lura Chavez and Ruth Ann Cargile.
Graveside services will be held on Monday, October 27, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the Moline City Cemetery in Moline, Kansas. Memorials in his memory have been suggested to the American Cancer Society and may be left with or sent to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.countrysidefh.com. Services are under the direction of Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas 67349.
(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)
#39
Obituaries / FAULKNER, Gregory Lee "Greg" -...
Last post by patyrn - October 23, 2025, 02:18:01 PMGregory Lee Faulkner, formerly of Severy, Kansas, passed away October 17, 2025 surrounded by family at the home of his daughter in El Dorado, Kansas at the age of 77. He was born November 12, 1947 in Eureka, Kansas, the son of Gordon E. "Jack" and Olive Maxine (Barnes) Faulkner.
Greg was raised in Severy, Kansas, graduating from Severy High School. After his schooling, he enlisted in the United States Army, serving in Germany with honor and dignity. He was honorably discharged in 1970. After his military service, he began his family and started driving a truck working for Ritchie Sands and later, Frank Bills.
Greg will be remembered for his unwavering patriotism which was only surpassed by his kind and generous nature. He was a man whose home always had an open door. He had a genuine love for people, and anyone who stopped by was always welcome at his table for a cup of coffee or a cold Budweiser along with some conversation. He freely offered his time, wisdom, and a laugh to friends, family, and strangers alike.
Greg is survived by his daughter, Frances (Darin) Sexton of El Dorado, Kansas; eleven grandchildren, Dustin (Stephanie), Dallas (Christina), Mytrace (Kassie), Eleashia, Myshayla (Bryan), Nina (Josh), Tinisha, Matthew, James, Destanie, and Jackie; numerous great-grandchildren; his little dog, Sis; and his good friends, Sue Clark and Paul Stienmeyer. He was preceded in death by his parents; his stepmother, Hazel Woods Faulkner; his brother, James G. Faulkner; his ex-wife and longtime companion, Judy (Brown) Faulkner; and good friends, Dick Clark and Tony Bahr.
Graveside memorial services will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at South Lawn Cemetery in Severy, Kansas at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Wounded Warriors Project and may be sent in care of Koup Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 595, Eureka, Kansas 67045 which is overseeing arrangements. Condolences for the family may be left online at www.koupfunerals.com.
(taken from the Koup Family Funeral Home website)
Greg was raised in Severy, Kansas, graduating from Severy High School. After his schooling, he enlisted in the United States Army, serving in Germany with honor and dignity. He was honorably discharged in 1970. After his military service, he began his family and started driving a truck working for Ritchie Sands and later, Frank Bills.
Greg will be remembered for his unwavering patriotism which was only surpassed by his kind and generous nature. He was a man whose home always had an open door. He had a genuine love for people, and anyone who stopped by was always welcome at his table for a cup of coffee or a cold Budweiser along with some conversation. He freely offered his time, wisdom, and a laugh to friends, family, and strangers alike.
Greg is survived by his daughter, Frances (Darin) Sexton of El Dorado, Kansas; eleven grandchildren, Dustin (Stephanie), Dallas (Christina), Mytrace (Kassie), Eleashia, Myshayla (Bryan), Nina (Josh), Tinisha, Matthew, James, Destanie, and Jackie; numerous great-grandchildren; his little dog, Sis; and his good friends, Sue Clark and Paul Stienmeyer. He was preceded in death by his parents; his stepmother, Hazel Woods Faulkner; his brother, James G. Faulkner; his ex-wife and longtime companion, Judy (Brown) Faulkner; and good friends, Dick Clark and Tony Bahr.
Graveside memorial services will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at South Lawn Cemetery in Severy, Kansas at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Wounded Warriors Project and may be sent in care of Koup Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 595, Eureka, Kansas 67045 which is overseeing arrangements. Condolences for the family may be left online at www.koupfunerals.com.
(taken from the Koup Family Funeral Home website)
#40
Obituaries / McSWAIN, Jim Dale - b. June 4,...
Last post by patyrn - October 21, 2025, 11:13:30 PMJim Dale McSwain, age 74, of Fall River, Kansas, passed away peacefully in his sleep at Morningstar Care Homes in Fredonia, Kansas on October 21, 2025.
Cremation has been entrusted to Countryside Funeral Home, and no services are scheduled at this time.
(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)
Cremation has been entrusted to Countryside Funeral Home, and no services are scheduled at this time.
(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)
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