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#71
Politics / Re: OVAL OFFICE BUFFOONERY
Last post by CCarl - June 15, 2025, 11:34:55 AMJudge Napolitano Agrees With Me . . Nice To Know!!
Read Slouching Toward Authoritarianism here: https://judgenap.com/slouching-toward-authoritarianism/
Here is an excerpt; "Then the president ordered in the federalized National Guard and then — almost unimaginably — he ordered in active-duty Marines. The sight of active-duty armed troops confronting unarmed persons exercising their constitutionally protected freedom of expression, and the declaration of no free speech zones, was and is gut wrenching, un-American and without lawful precedent in modern times.
Here is the backstory. The Constitution makes the president the commander in chief of U.S. troops and of state National Guard units when the latter are called into federal service by Congress or by the president. In numerous statutes, Congress has defined when and under what circumstances the president may command state military personnel . .
Can National Guard troops be used for law enforcement? That depends on who summons them. Congress addressed this in numerous federal statutes, enacted in 1792, 1794, 1795 and again in 1807. The essence of these laws permits the president to declare himself the commander in chief of the National Guard for law enforcement purposes only when asked by a state governor. Short of the gubernatorial request, the Guard may not be summoned by the president for law enforcement purposes, except in the cases of invasion or rebellion.
Who is in charge of law enforcement? The Constitution retains the police power in the states. The Supreme Court has ruled that regulations and enforcement of them for health, safety, welfare and morality are presumptively state functions that were not delegated to the feds when the 13 states formed, and later when the 37 states joined the Union. This is the principle of state sovereignty, otherwise known as federalism."
Read Slouching Toward Authoritarianism here: https://judgenap.com/slouching-toward-authoritarianism/
Here is an excerpt; "Then the president ordered in the federalized National Guard and then — almost unimaginably — he ordered in active-duty Marines. The sight of active-duty armed troops confronting unarmed persons exercising their constitutionally protected freedom of expression, and the declaration of no free speech zones, was and is gut wrenching, un-American and without lawful precedent in modern times.
Here is the backstory. The Constitution makes the president the commander in chief of U.S. troops and of state National Guard units when the latter are called into federal service by Congress or by the president. In numerous statutes, Congress has defined when and under what circumstances the president may command state military personnel . .
Can National Guard troops be used for law enforcement? That depends on who summons them. Congress addressed this in numerous federal statutes, enacted in 1792, 1794, 1795 and again in 1807. The essence of these laws permits the president to declare himself the commander in chief of the National Guard for law enforcement purposes only when asked by a state governor. Short of the gubernatorial request, the Guard may not be summoned by the president for law enforcement purposes, except in the cases of invasion or rebellion.
Who is in charge of law enforcement? The Constitution retains the police power in the states. The Supreme Court has ruled that regulations and enforcement of them for health, safety, welfare and morality are presumptively state functions that were not delegated to the feds when the 13 states formed, and later when the 37 states joined the Union. This is the principle of state sovereignty, otherwise known as federalism."
#72
Politics / Re: LIBERTARIANS' LISTENIN' PO...
Last post by CCarl - June 12, 2025, 02:55:17 PMWe Can't Just Stay As We Are
Here is the opening statement from Chapter 15 of the 1970 publication The Market for Liberty, by M. & L. Tannehill. It was republished by the Mises Institute in 2007, and may be available at the Institute's website. Underlines are by the poster.
"The prospect of real freedom in a laissez-faire society is a dazzling one, but how can such a society ever be brought about?! Through the decades, government has silently grown and spread, thrusting insidious, intertwining tentacles into nearly every area of our lives. Our society is now so thoroughly penetrated by government bureaucracy, and our economy so entangled in government controls, that the dissolution of the State would cause major and painful temporary dislocations. The problems of adjusting to a laissez-faire society are somewhat like those facing an alcoholic or heroin addict who is thinking of kicking the habit, and the difficulties and discomforts involved may make some people decide that they'd be better off just staying as they are.
It is naive, however, to assume that we can "just stay as we are." America, and most of the rest of the world, is caught in a wave of economic decay and social upheaval which nothing can stop. After decades of governmental "fine tuning," our economy is now so distorted and crippled that we have a tremendous and ever growing class of hopeless and desperate poor. These poor and dispossessed feel a very well-justified (if usually misdirected) resentment which they express in demonstrations and riots. Governmental attempts to aid them, even if such attempts could be free of bureaucratic pork-barreling and pocket-lining, merely make the situation worse. After all, government can only get its "aid" money by bleeding it from our already sick economy, thereby weakening the economy still further, and creating more poor to be aided. As the poor see their lives becoming increasingly miserable in spite of all the political promises of help, their resentment must grow more violent.
Meanwhile, the bureaucrats' attempts to save an economy dying of governmental controls by imposing more and more controls are pushing us swiftly down the path of financial ruin. If they aren't stopped in their frantic efforts to cure our collectivist poisoning by forcing us to swallow more collectivism, they will sooner or later push us over the brink into total economic collapse, the kind of collapse where government money loses all its value and people starve to death in the streets.
The choice is not laissez-faire vs. the status quo, because we cannot possibly keep the status quo anyway. Tremendous socio-economic forces, set in motion long ago by governmental plundering and power-grabbing, are sweeping the present order out from under our feet. We can only choose whether we will allow ourselves to be pushed into economic chaos and political tyranny, or whether we will resist the bureaucratic tyrants and looters and work to set up a free society where each man and woman can live his/her own life and 'do his/her own thing'."
Now, that was absolute conspiracy theory in 1970, well before the term conspiracy theory was being used!! About the time this paper was originally published, the military draft board offered me the "choice" of serving in federal prison, or serving in the military. Had I read this paper then, I would have appreciated the writers' angst from the regulatory coercion being imposed on me. But I would have seriously doubted a total economic decay was inevitable. Life seemed pretty good economically. Regular gasoline was about $0.21 per gallon, a dozen eggs might have been $0.36, and a loaf of bread about the same. I picked apples and cherries that year in a nearby orchard for $0.12 a pound.
Times have changed quite a bit, making this paper sound prophetic. Those underlined statements above are now discussed weekly on most news sites. Economic statistics of debt, deficit, unemployment, tariffs, taxes, and costs of living today are proving the authors' points. Grab a copy of the entire publication to find out just what indicators and changes pointed them so clearly to our present situation. Finish reading Chapter 15 to see just how they recommend we move away from the collective that is destroying us.
Here is the opening statement from Chapter 15 of the 1970 publication The Market for Liberty, by M. & L. Tannehill. It was republished by the Mises Institute in 2007, and may be available at the Institute's website. Underlines are by the poster.
"The prospect of real freedom in a laissez-faire society is a dazzling one, but how can such a society ever be brought about?! Through the decades, government has silently grown and spread, thrusting insidious, intertwining tentacles into nearly every area of our lives. Our society is now so thoroughly penetrated by government bureaucracy, and our economy so entangled in government controls, that the dissolution of the State would cause major and painful temporary dislocations. The problems of adjusting to a laissez-faire society are somewhat like those facing an alcoholic or heroin addict who is thinking of kicking the habit, and the difficulties and discomforts involved may make some people decide that they'd be better off just staying as they are.
It is naive, however, to assume that we can "just stay as we are." America, and most of the rest of the world, is caught in a wave of economic decay and social upheaval which nothing can stop. After decades of governmental "fine tuning," our economy is now so distorted and crippled that we have a tremendous and ever growing class of hopeless and desperate poor. These poor and dispossessed feel a very well-justified (if usually misdirected) resentment which they express in demonstrations and riots. Governmental attempts to aid them, even if such attempts could be free of bureaucratic pork-barreling and pocket-lining, merely make the situation worse. After all, government can only get its "aid" money by bleeding it from our already sick economy, thereby weakening the economy still further, and creating more poor to be aided. As the poor see their lives becoming increasingly miserable in spite of all the political promises of help, their resentment must grow more violent.
Meanwhile, the bureaucrats' attempts to save an economy dying of governmental controls by imposing more and more controls are pushing us swiftly down the path of financial ruin. If they aren't stopped in their frantic efforts to cure our collectivist poisoning by forcing us to swallow more collectivism, they will sooner or later push us over the brink into total economic collapse, the kind of collapse where government money loses all its value and people starve to death in the streets.
The choice is not laissez-faire vs. the status quo, because we cannot possibly keep the status quo anyway. Tremendous socio-economic forces, set in motion long ago by governmental plundering and power-grabbing, are sweeping the present order out from under our feet. We can only choose whether we will allow ourselves to be pushed into economic chaos and political tyranny, or whether we will resist the bureaucratic tyrants and looters and work to set up a free society where each man and woman can live his/her own life and 'do his/her own thing'."
Now, that was absolute conspiracy theory in 1970, well before the term conspiracy theory was being used!! About the time this paper was originally published, the military draft board offered me the "choice" of serving in federal prison, or serving in the military. Had I read this paper then, I would have appreciated the writers' angst from the regulatory coercion being imposed on me. But I would have seriously doubted a total economic decay was inevitable. Life seemed pretty good economically. Regular gasoline was about $0.21 per gallon, a dozen eggs might have been $0.36, and a loaf of bread about the same. I picked apples and cherries that year in a nearby orchard for $0.12 a pound.
Times have changed quite a bit, making this paper sound prophetic. Those underlined statements above are now discussed weekly on most news sites. Economic statistics of debt, deficit, unemployment, tariffs, taxes, and costs of living today are proving the authors' points. Grab a copy of the entire publication to find out just what indicators and changes pointed them so clearly to our present situation. Finish reading Chapter 15 to see just how they recommend we move away from the collective that is destroying us.
#73
Politics / Re: OVAL OFFICE BUFFOONERY
Last post by CCarl - June 12, 2025, 11:49:27 AMNever Been Able to 'Get' Newsom, Now Trump Makes Him Sound Good
Honestly, I can't stand the California communist. And now Trump makes him sound logical, hell, even makes him sound constitutional. Here is a brief of the 'troops in the street' dialog.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/newsom-says-california-sue-trump-033957783.html
Newsom said on MSNBC, "Donald Trump has created the conditions you see on your TV tonight. He's exacerbated the conditions. He's, you know, lit the proverbial match. He's putting fuel on this fire, ever since he announced he was taking over the National Guard — an illegal act, an immoral act, an unconstitutional act". NEWSOM RIGHT, TRUMP WRONG.
Asked to elaborate on the lawsuit, Newsom said that under Trump's executive order, "it specifically notes — and under what the [Department of Defense] did — is they had to coordinate with the governor of the state. They never coordinated with the governor of the state." NEWSOM RIGHT, TRUMP WRONG.
Newsom added, "We have no problem working collaboratively in a mutual aid system with local law enforcement. But there's a protocol, there's a process. He didn't care about that. And the worst part, he completely lied". NEWSOM RIGHT, TRUMP WRONG.
What was that lie? The governor pointed to Trump's Truth Social post earlier Sunday, in which he said the National Guard had done a "great job." Newsom said the state forces had not even been deployed at the time the Truth Social post was made.
It is all about the division of power between State governments, and the general government, as established in the Constitution. It appears Newsom understands that better than Trump. The understanding applies to the immigrant situation, in general. Once an immigrant has landed (legally or illegally), in a State, and is considered a State resident, where is the Federal authority to arrest that immigrant-resident? It isn't in the Constitution. But it exists when the Oval Office is run by a Nazi.
Honestly, I can't stand the California communist. And now Trump makes him sound logical, hell, even makes him sound constitutional. Here is a brief of the 'troops in the street' dialog.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/newsom-says-california-sue-trump-033957783.html
Newsom said on MSNBC, "Donald Trump has created the conditions you see on your TV tonight. He's exacerbated the conditions. He's, you know, lit the proverbial match. He's putting fuel on this fire, ever since he announced he was taking over the National Guard — an illegal act, an immoral act, an unconstitutional act". NEWSOM RIGHT, TRUMP WRONG.
Asked to elaborate on the lawsuit, Newsom said that under Trump's executive order, "it specifically notes — and under what the [Department of Defense] did — is they had to coordinate with the governor of the state. They never coordinated with the governor of the state." NEWSOM RIGHT, TRUMP WRONG.
Newsom added, "We have no problem working collaboratively in a mutual aid system with local law enforcement. But there's a protocol, there's a process. He didn't care about that. And the worst part, he completely lied". NEWSOM RIGHT, TRUMP WRONG.
What was that lie? The governor pointed to Trump's Truth Social post earlier Sunday, in which he said the National Guard had done a "great job." Newsom said the state forces had not even been deployed at the time the Truth Social post was made.
It is all about the division of power between State governments, and the general government, as established in the Constitution. It appears Newsom understands that better than Trump. The understanding applies to the immigrant situation, in general. Once an immigrant has landed (legally or illegally), in a State, and is considered a State resident, where is the Federal authority to arrest that immigrant-resident? It isn't in the Constitution. But it exists when the Oval Office is run by a Nazi.
#74
Obituaries / Re: CRIGER, Patrick Ray "Pat" ...
Last post by Ole Granny - June 11, 2025, 09:03:11 PMMy sympathy to all Pat's family and friends. Keep your memories close to your heart. He will be missed.
#75
Obituaries / CRIGER, Patrick Ray "Pat" - b....
Last post by patyrn - June 11, 2025, 04:23:36 PMPatrick Ray Criger, age 83, of Kirbyville, Missouri, passed away on June 7, 2025. He was born on October 25, 1941 in Wichita, Kansas to Carl Russell and Betty June (McClure) Criger. He moved with his mother to California at the age of two to live with her parents, Charlie and Billie McClure. Charlie worked as a welder in the shipyards making warships. Patrick's father was serving in World War II and had been reported as Missing in Action and was later found to have been captured and was being held in a German prison camp. He returned home at the end of the war.
By the time Pat started school, he moved with his mom and dad back to Kansas. He grew up in Howard, Kansas on his family's hog and cattle farm where he learned his strong work ethic. He had a pony named Topsy that his grandfather, Albert Criger, had bought him and a dog named Laddy that he treasured, and they were all the best of friends. After graduating from Howard High School in 1959, he went on to receive automotive technical training at a college in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. After college, Pat married Linda Kay Spurlock. He became a dad to her son and was blessed with the birth of his daughter, Nikki, and his son, Russ, in the subsequent years.
Pat was talked into jalopy racing by one of his neighbors. He had great success with a 1970 Plymouth Cuda he rebuilt and a 1969 Mustang that he built, racing on tracks in Kansas and Oklahoma. He also used his automotive training and knowledge to join in partnership with his friend, Loren Venable, operating a body shop and car restoration garage specializing in Ford Mustangs called C-V Automotive. After three years, Pat sold his interest in the garage and joined his father working in the oil fields of Oklahoma, drilling wells until he moved to Reeds Spring, Missouri in 1994.
Pat met his loving wife, Sharon, in the early 1990s, and they began a life together. They were married on June 22, 2002. Pat and Sharon worked together operating their own craft business that showcased Patrick's woodworking and poetry writing skills.
Pat will be remembered as a gifted artist, eloquent poet, and a good-hearted man. They don't come any better. He was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend. He was also an accomplished sporting clay shooter having won many awards and enjoyed spending time with his shooting friends at Ozarks Shooters Sports Complex.
Pat will be deeply mourned by his wife, Sharon Criger; son, Russ (Alicia) Criger; daughter, Nikki Stowe; stepchildren, Joe Collins and Candace Phillips; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and his stepmother, Frances Criger. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Carla Golden'; and one grandson, Seth.
Cremation arrangements were in the care of Snapp-Bearden Funeral Home & Crematory in Branson, Missouri.
(taken from the Snapp-Bearden Funeral Home & Crematory website)
By the time Pat started school, he moved with his mom and dad back to Kansas. He grew up in Howard, Kansas on his family's hog and cattle farm where he learned his strong work ethic. He had a pony named Topsy that his grandfather, Albert Criger, had bought him and a dog named Laddy that he treasured, and they were all the best of friends. After graduating from Howard High School in 1959, he went on to receive automotive technical training at a college in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. After college, Pat married Linda Kay Spurlock. He became a dad to her son and was blessed with the birth of his daughter, Nikki, and his son, Russ, in the subsequent years.
Pat was talked into jalopy racing by one of his neighbors. He had great success with a 1970 Plymouth Cuda he rebuilt and a 1969 Mustang that he built, racing on tracks in Kansas and Oklahoma. He also used his automotive training and knowledge to join in partnership with his friend, Loren Venable, operating a body shop and car restoration garage specializing in Ford Mustangs called C-V Automotive. After three years, Pat sold his interest in the garage and joined his father working in the oil fields of Oklahoma, drilling wells until he moved to Reeds Spring, Missouri in 1994.
Pat met his loving wife, Sharon, in the early 1990s, and they began a life together. They were married on June 22, 2002. Pat and Sharon worked together operating their own craft business that showcased Patrick's woodworking and poetry writing skills.
Pat will be remembered as a gifted artist, eloquent poet, and a good-hearted man. They don't come any better. He was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend. He was also an accomplished sporting clay shooter having won many awards and enjoyed spending time with his shooting friends at Ozarks Shooters Sports Complex.
Pat will be deeply mourned by his wife, Sharon Criger; son, Russ (Alicia) Criger; daughter, Nikki Stowe; stepchildren, Joe Collins and Candace Phillips; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and his stepmother, Frances Criger. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Carla Golden'; and one grandson, Seth.
Cremation arrangements were in the care of Snapp-Bearden Funeral Home & Crematory in Branson, Missouri.
(taken from the Snapp-Bearden Funeral Home & Crematory website)
#76
Obituaries / CHASTAIN, Glenice Mae (Van Roy...
Last post by patyrn - June 07, 2025, 08:17:43 AMGlenice Mae (Van Royen) Chastain, a beloved resident of Eureka, Kansas, gently passed away on June 3, 2025 at the Eureka Nursing Center in Eureka at the age of 79. Her life's journey began on July 9, 1945 in Eureka, a cherished sixth child born to Enos Dever and Ollie Dell (Smith) Van Royen.
Raised amidst the serene landscapes near Severy, Kansas, she cultivated her early education in local schools. With a spirit of dedication, she later achieved her GED and an Associate Degree from Butler County Community College in El Dorado, Kansas.
For over 25 years, Glenice dedicated her talents to USD #389, serving first as a diligent custodian and later as a nurturing paraprofessional, all while lovingly raising her three children. Beyond her professional life, she found immense joy in the rhythmic dance of bowling and the intricate artistry of quilting. Her needles wove not just fabric but also comfort and kindness as she generously donated countless quilts to the Angel Tree and to the cherished residents of the Eureka Nursing Center. Yet above all, Glenice's heart truly blossomed when surrounded by her family, especially her precious grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She nurtured a truly special bond with her children and shared an unbreakable connection with her beloved sisters.
Glenice leaves behind a legacy of love carried on by her devoted children: Terry (Debbie) Chastain of El Dorado, Kansas, Leona Kay (John) Deane of Bozeman, Montana, and Gene Chastain of Eureka, Kansas. Her memory will be cherished by 9 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren with two more precious souls soon to arrive; one great-great-grandchild; and her three dear sisters, Lily Cheever of Yates Center, Kansas, Karen Meyer of Haysville, Kansas, and Linda Simons of Fall River, Kansas; She was welcomed home by those who preceded her in passing; her parents and her three siblings, Alma Faye Boardman, Esther Eileen Meyer, and John William Van Royen.
A heartfelt family celebration of Glenice's remarkable life will be held at a later date. Cremation has taken place, and her earthly remains will find their peaceful rest in Grace Lawn Cemetery in Howard, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Eureka Nursing Ceneter. Contributions may be sent in care of Koup Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 595, Eureka, Kansas 67045 which is overseeing arrangements. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.koupfunerals.com.
(taken from the Koup Family Funeral Home website)
Raised amidst the serene landscapes near Severy, Kansas, she cultivated her early education in local schools. With a spirit of dedication, she later achieved her GED and an Associate Degree from Butler County Community College in El Dorado, Kansas.
For over 25 years, Glenice dedicated her talents to USD #389, serving first as a diligent custodian and later as a nurturing paraprofessional, all while lovingly raising her three children. Beyond her professional life, she found immense joy in the rhythmic dance of bowling and the intricate artistry of quilting. Her needles wove not just fabric but also comfort and kindness as she generously donated countless quilts to the Angel Tree and to the cherished residents of the Eureka Nursing Center. Yet above all, Glenice's heart truly blossomed when surrounded by her family, especially her precious grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She nurtured a truly special bond with her children and shared an unbreakable connection with her beloved sisters.
Glenice leaves behind a legacy of love carried on by her devoted children: Terry (Debbie) Chastain of El Dorado, Kansas, Leona Kay (John) Deane of Bozeman, Montana, and Gene Chastain of Eureka, Kansas. Her memory will be cherished by 9 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren with two more precious souls soon to arrive; one great-great-grandchild; and her three dear sisters, Lily Cheever of Yates Center, Kansas, Karen Meyer of Haysville, Kansas, and Linda Simons of Fall River, Kansas; She was welcomed home by those who preceded her in passing; her parents and her three siblings, Alma Faye Boardman, Esther Eileen Meyer, and John William Van Royen.
A heartfelt family celebration of Glenice's remarkable life will be held at a later date. Cremation has taken place, and her earthly remains will find their peaceful rest in Grace Lawn Cemetery in Howard, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Eureka Nursing Ceneter. Contributions may be sent in care of Koup Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 595, Eureka, Kansas 67045 which is overseeing arrangements. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.koupfunerals.com.
(taken from the Koup Family Funeral Home website)
#77
Obituaries / BROWN, Martha Ruth (Conley) - ...
Last post by patyrn - June 07, 2025, 08:00:22 AMMartha Ruth Brown, age 80, passed away at her home in Longton, Kansas on May 6, 2025. She was born January 7, 1945 to James and Georgia Conley. She was the middle of five children, including Bennie Conley, Richard Conley, Jimmy Conley, and Carl Conley. Having four brothers meant she grew up tough.
On March 3, 1962, she married her lifelong love, Robert L. Brown, and they had four children together: Tina, Maria, Robert Edward (Eddie) and Diddy McBerall. She and Bob shared 63 wonderful years together with all the love they could give; so much so they had six grandchildren and many more adopted family along the way. Martha is much loved and will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her.
Martha is survived by her husband, Bob, and her grandchildren, Kendra, Keton, Kelsey, Cristen, and Rachel. We know she is happy with her children and grandchidlren and is waiting for the rest of us to join.
Per Martha's wish, cremation has been requested. A memorial service to honor her will be held at a later date. Services have been entrusted to Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas 67349.
(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)
On March 3, 1962, she married her lifelong love, Robert L. Brown, and they had four children together: Tina, Maria, Robert Edward (Eddie) and Diddy McBerall. She and Bob shared 63 wonderful years together with all the love they could give; so much so they had six grandchildren and many more adopted family along the way. Martha is much loved and will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her.
Martha is survived by her husband, Bob, and her grandchildren, Kendra, Keton, Kelsey, Cristen, and Rachel. We know she is happy with her children and grandchidlren and is waiting for the rest of us to join.
Per Martha's wish, cremation has been requested. A memorial service to honor her will be held at a later date. Services have been entrusted to Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas 67349.
(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)
#78
Obituaries / BELL, Elaina D. (White)- b. Ju...
Last post by patyrn - June 07, 2025, 07:50:20 AMElaina D. (White) Bell, age 65, of Severy, Kansas, passed away peacefully at her home on June 1, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on July 16, 1959 in Arkansas City, Kansas, she was the beloved daughter of Daniel and Vergie Etta (Albert) White.
On August 30, 1980, Elaina married Terry Alan Bell. They shared 24 years together until Terry's passing on August 19, 2004. From their union, three daughters were born, Shannon and twins, Rachel and Rebekah. After returning from Arizona in 1989, they settled in Howard, Kansas where they raised their family.
Elaina was a dedicated and hardworking individual, holding various jobs over the years including roles as a home health caregiver, G&W Foods in Fredonia, Kansas, and the Fall River Grocery Store. She took great pride in her work and was known for her strong work ethic.
Elaina was deeply proud of her heritage as a tribal roll member of the Navajo Nation, specifically belonging to the Todikozhi and Nakai Dineh clans. She cherished spending time with friends and family, admiring the natural beauty of the countryside on dirt road drives, listening to music, and watching sunsets. Above all, Elaina was proud of her family. She was an authentic and caring person with a beautiful soul, always able to find the good in others.
Elaina is survived by her daughters, Shannon (Andy Crawford) Taylor of Wichita, Kansas, Rachel (Joshua) Babb of Andover, Kansas, and Rebekah (Leonard Rhomberg) Bell of Martelle, Iowa; her grandchildren, Jociana, Hayli, Travin, Braiton, Kamryn, Grayce, Maxwell, Ethan, Bella, and Everleigh; her friend, Joanna Wilson of Severy, Kansas; her siblings, Danny White of Howard, Kansas and Shawn White of Springtown, Texas; half-siblings, Justin Hunter of Fargo, North Dakota, Christina White of Claremore, Oklahoma, Lisa Hosteenez of Luppe, Arizona; and David White of Claremore; Oklahoma; great-grandchildren, Luca and Emersyn; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Elaine was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Terry.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Countryside Funeral Home in Howard, Kanas. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Elk County Community Foundation and sent to the funeral home. Online condolences may be shared at www.countrysidefh.com. Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas 67349 has been entrusted with arrangements.
(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)
On August 30, 1980, Elaina married Terry Alan Bell. They shared 24 years together until Terry's passing on August 19, 2004. From their union, three daughters were born, Shannon and twins, Rachel and Rebekah. After returning from Arizona in 1989, they settled in Howard, Kansas where they raised their family.
Elaina was a dedicated and hardworking individual, holding various jobs over the years including roles as a home health caregiver, G&W Foods in Fredonia, Kansas, and the Fall River Grocery Store. She took great pride in her work and was known for her strong work ethic.
Elaina was deeply proud of her heritage as a tribal roll member of the Navajo Nation, specifically belonging to the Todikozhi and Nakai Dineh clans. She cherished spending time with friends and family, admiring the natural beauty of the countryside on dirt road drives, listening to music, and watching sunsets. Above all, Elaina was proud of her family. She was an authentic and caring person with a beautiful soul, always able to find the good in others.
Elaina is survived by her daughters, Shannon (Andy Crawford) Taylor of Wichita, Kansas, Rachel (Joshua) Babb of Andover, Kansas, and Rebekah (Leonard Rhomberg) Bell of Martelle, Iowa; her grandchildren, Jociana, Hayli, Travin, Braiton, Kamryn, Grayce, Maxwell, Ethan, Bella, and Everleigh; her friend, Joanna Wilson of Severy, Kansas; her siblings, Danny White of Howard, Kansas and Shawn White of Springtown, Texas; half-siblings, Justin Hunter of Fargo, North Dakota, Christina White of Claremore, Oklahoma, Lisa Hosteenez of Luppe, Arizona; and David White of Claremore; Oklahoma; great-grandchildren, Luca and Emersyn; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Elaine was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Terry.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Countryside Funeral Home in Howard, Kanas. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Elk County Community Foundation and sent to the funeral home. Online condolences may be shared at www.countrysidefh.com. Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas 67349 has been entrusted with arrangements.
(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)
#79
Obituaries / VanCLEAVE, Duylan L. - b. Janu...
Last post by patyrn - June 07, 2025, 07:12:14 AMDuylan L. VanCleave, age 89, of Moline, Kansas, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2025 at his home. He was born on January 31, 1936 in Paxton, Nebraska, the son of Raymond Charles and Lila Mae (Beed) Van Cleave.
Duylan joined the United States Air Force at a young age and was immediately deployed where he got the chance to travel the world. After four years of service, he returned home and moved to Wichita, Kansas where he worked for Wilko Paint, Inc. for the next 40 years. On July 2, 1999, Duylan married Judith Belisle, and shortly thereafter, they moved to Moline, Kansas.
Including his loving wife, Judy, survivors include two nieces living in Nebraska. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Helen; her son, Mark whom he raised from a small child; his parents; his sisters, Dixie and Shirley; and a brother, Stanford.
Cremation has been requested. Burial of cremains was held at the Kansas Veteran's Cemetery in Winfield, Kansas on Friday, June 6, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. Memorials have been suggested to either Harry Hynes Hospice or the Grenola Methodist Church and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left 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)
Duylan joined the United States Air Force at a young age and was immediately deployed where he got the chance to travel the world. After four years of service, he returned home and moved to Wichita, Kansas where he worked for Wilko Paint, Inc. for the next 40 years. On July 2, 1999, Duylan married Judith Belisle, and shortly thereafter, they moved to Moline, Kansas.
Including his loving wife, Judy, survivors include two nieces living in Nebraska. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Helen; her son, Mark whom he raised from a small child; his parents; his sisters, Dixie and Shirley; and a brother, Stanford.
Cremation has been requested. Burial of cremains was held at the Kansas Veteran's Cemetery in Winfield, Kansas on Friday, June 6, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. Memorials have been suggested to either Harry Hynes Hospice or the Grenola Methodist Church and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left 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)
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Obituaries / HAMMER, Patricia JoAnn - b. Ju...
Last post by patyrn - June 06, 2025, 08:37:17 PMPatricia JoAnn Hammer, age 72, of Howard, Kansas, passed away on May 26, 2025 at the Eureka Nursing Ceneter in Eureka, Kansas. Patricia was born on June 4, 1952 in Pittsburg, Kansas, the daughter of Dean Peck and Rosalie White.
After graduating high school, Patricia knew she wanted to continue her education which she did, earning her Master's degree in Microbiology and Music. Coming from a family of teachers, Patricia shared her education by teaching others. She taught English as a second language in Japan for 6 years and taught math in the Kansas City area. She was a member of the Symphony in Independence, Missouri where she played the viola.
Patricia loved to travel, sew, watch a good movie, and devoted her life to God. On November 22, 2019, she married Virgil Fred Hammer, and he survives at their home. Other survivors include her sister, Marcia Lemmons of Wichita, Kansas and her nephew, Jacob Lemmons of Wichita, Kansa. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Cremation has been requested with a Celebration of Life service to be held on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Howard, Kansas. Memorials in her memory have been suggested to the church and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com. Services are under the direction of Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansa 67349.
(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)
After graduating high school, Patricia knew she wanted to continue her education which she did, earning her Master's degree in Microbiology and Music. Coming from a family of teachers, Patricia shared her education by teaching others. She taught English as a second language in Japan for 6 years and taught math in the Kansas City area. She was a member of the Symphony in Independence, Missouri where she played the viola.
Patricia loved to travel, sew, watch a good movie, and devoted her life to God. On November 22, 2019, she married Virgil Fred Hammer, and he survives at their home. Other survivors include her sister, Marcia Lemmons of Wichita, Kansas and her nephew, Jacob Lemmons of Wichita, Kansa. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Cremation has been requested with a Celebration of Life service to be held on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Howard, Kansas. Memorials in her memory have been suggested to the church and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com. Services are under the direction of Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansa 67349.
(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)
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