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Obituaries published Dec. 1
12/1/2009 #5390 - 956

Henry Wendell Kite

Henry Wendell Kite, 83, of Junction City died Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, at Geary Community Hospital. He was born on Dec. 21, 1925, the son of Judge E.E. and Ruby C. Kite in St. Francis, Kan. Growing up under the shadow of being a judge's son, Wendell learned that he should always ""do the right thing."" He was always proud of being the 125-pound center on the undefeated, league champion St. Francis Community High School football team. He began military service during World War II before graduating from high school but, while on furlough, was able to participate in his high school graduation ceremony at St. Francis Community High School in full dress uniform in 1944. In World War II, Wendell served with the Army Air Corps as a ball-turret gunner on a B-17. He was based at RAF Knettishall, England and flew in 35 missions over the European Theater. Wendell and Dulcie were able to return to the site of this air base as part of their 50th wedding anniversary celebration.

Upon returning home from the war, Wendell enrolled at Kansas State University and became a member of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. He married his childhood sweetheart and classmate, Dulcie Mae Danielson, on Dec. 28, 1946. She currently resides in Junction City. Wendell was preceded in death by a sister, Doris Warren, and is survived by a brother, John Kite, of St. Francis. Other survivors include three sons, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren: son Tom and his wife, Shelley, of Junction City,; Tom's daughter, Kelley, of Fort Collins, Colo., and Tom's son, Kyle, and his wife, Kelli, and their two children Brigette and Broderick of Yuma, Colo.; son Tim and his wife,Cindy, of Onaga, Kan.; their daughter, Ashlyn, and her husband, Cody Hartwich, also of Onaga; son Ed and his wife, Joanne, and their son, Andy, of Baldwin City, Kan.

Wendell graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in business in 1949. He returned to St. Francis after graduating from college and worked for Danielson Hardware before becoming a full-time farmer. Wendell enjoyed the independence of managing his own farm and the time it allowed him to spend with his family and teach his sons true family values. He was a member of The United Methodist Church in St. Francis, a V.F.W. member, and served as the president of the local Shrine Club. Wendell retired from farming in 1989, and he and Dulcie moved to Junction City in 2003 so that they could be closer to their sons' families. He was a three-time cancer survivor. Wendell worked hard but never forgot how to have fun. He especially enjoyed playing golf and pulling his fifth-wheel with his pontoon boat behind it and fishing in Texas with friends. He also enjoyed traveling and was able to go on trips with friends to Spain, Hawaii and Las Vegas.

A memorial service for the family at the Wendell Kite home in Junction City will be held on Dec. 13. Wendell asked that some of his ashes be scattered on the farm, which he owned and operated, and that some be placed along with a marker in the St. Francis cemetery. A memorial service in St. Francis is planned for spring of 2010. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society or the Ahlzheimer's Association in care of Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home of Junction City, 203 N. Washington St., Junction City, KS 66441.

To leave a special online message for the family, visit www.PenwellGabelJunctionCity.com.

Dennis Edward Mayden

Dennis Edward Mayden, 62, of Junction City died Nov. 27, 2009, at Geary Community Hospital.

Dennis was born Feb. 19, 1947, in Junction City, to Edward and Mabel (Petersen) Mayden.

He graduated from Junction City High School in 1965, and continued his education at Kansas State University in Manhattan. He married Rita Josephine Brundige on May 26, 1973, at Faith Lutheran Church in Junction City.

Dennis worked at Kaw Furniture for many years before opening his own furniture business in 1995. From there, he worked at Showcase Furniture until his retirement.

Dennis enjoyed spending his time with his family, working on vintage cars and playing poker. He was a member of the Junction City Elks Lodge.

Dennis is survived by his wife, Rita Mayden, of Junction City; daughters, Irma Black-Plus of Topeka; Misty Mayden-Miles of Manhattan, and Jennifer Cherico of Junction City; sons-in-law, Dr. Brett Miles of Manhattan and Jason Cherico of Grandview Plaza; granddaughters Noel Williams, Lisa Roberson, and Michelle Black; great-granddaughter DemajaÃ© Williams; sister and brother-in-law Deanna and Doug Wolnik; grandsons-in-law Quinton Williams and Jerome Roberson; and several brothers and sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Lawrence and Mabel Elisabeth (Petersen) Mayden and great-granddaughter Shanyia Stinger.

There will be an informal gathering of family and friends at Penwell-Gabel Johnson Chapel, 203 N. Washington St., Junction City from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2. Cremation is planned following the gathering.

In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the family at Penwell-Gabel. To leave a special online message for the family, visit www.PenwellGabelJunctionCity.com.

Margaret Mary Twardosz-Colbert

Margaret Mary Twardosz-Colbert died Nov. 26, 2009, at her home in Surprise, Ariz. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, at St. Florian, 13145 S. Houston Ave., Chicago. Graveside services will immediately follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Calumet City, Ill.

Margaret retired in 2004 from civil service at Fort Riley where she was a recreational specialist for the Youth Center on Custer Hill. ""Ms. Margaret"" was an active part of the Fort Riley and Junction City communities for more than 30 years. Many of her accomplishments and affiliations include; area director of the Special Olympics, volunteer for Army Community Services, founder of the Fort Riley Operation Toy Shop, board member for the Salvation Army, Modern Woodmen of America, 4-H Club, Cub Scouts, Lions Club, American Red Cross, American Legion and VFW.

Margaret was born in Milwaukee, Wis., March 2, 1944. She is survived by her daughter, Annette Marshall, of Avondale, Ariz., three sons, Joseph Colbert of Junction City, Christopher Colbert of Tuscon, Ariz., and John Colbert of Apopka, Fla., four grandchildren, Kyle Marshall, Kurtis Marshall, Cayla Colbert, Savanna Colbert, and one great-grandchild, Kaylie Marshall, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Arrangements are being made by Sadowskie Funeral Home, 133000 S. Houston Ave., Chicago, IL 60633, (773) 646-1666.

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Community Calendar Feb 2010

Tuesday, Feb. 9

8 a.m. to noon Taxes at Senior Center

9:30 to 10 a.m. Line dance at Senior Center

10 a.m., 1 and 6 p.m. Storytime at Dorothy Bramlage Public Library

10 to 11 a.m. Bible study at Senior Center

4 p.m. Doors open at the Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

5 to 8 p.m. Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles AERIE and Auxiliary kitchen is open with full meals

6 to 7 p.m. Over Eaters Anonymous meets at 119 W. Seventh St.

6:30 p.m. JC Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie Bingo, 203 E. 10th St., open to public

6:30 p.m. TOPS, Methodist Church, 804 N. Jefferson St., use parking lot entrance

7 p.m. Mystery Club “Calumet City” by Charlie Newton

8 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, Downtown Group, 119 W. Seventh St.

Afternoon computer class at Senior Center

Wednesday, Feb. 10

6:45 a.m. Breakfast Optimist Club, Stacy’s Restaurant, Grandview Plaza

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Exercise at Senior Center

10 a.m. Mother Goose Time for Tots at Dorothy Bramlage Public Library

Noon Noon Kiwanis meets at Kite’s, Sixth and Washington streets

12:15 p.m. Weight Watchers, Presbyterian Church 113 W. Fifth St.

1 to 4 p.m. Cards at Senior Center

5:30 p.m. Weight Watchers, Presbyterian Church, 113 W. Fifth St.

5:30 p.m. LIFE class: First Aid and CPR at Dorothy Bramlage Public Library

7 p.m. Woodcarvers group meets at The Studio adjacent to the Junction City Arts Council on West Seventh Street
7 p.m. American Legion Post 45 Bingo, Fourth and Franklin Streets

Senior Center errands to Dillons, Fort Riley

Registration deadline for After Hours at the Library

Thursday, Feb. 11

10 a.m., 6 p.m. Storytime at Dorothy Bramlage Public Library

11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. NRFE

Noon TOPS, Episcopal Church of the Covenant, 314 N. Adams St.

4 p.m. Doors open at the Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

5 to 8 p.m. Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles AERIE and Auxiliary kitchen is open with full meals

6:30 p.m. Geary County Landlord Association, Sirloin Stockade, 426 Golden Belt Blvd.

7 p.m. LIFE class: Crochet at Dorothy Bramlage Public Library

7 p.m. Fantastic Realms at The Main Grind “Something Wicked This Way Comes” by Ray Bradbury

7:30 p.m. JC Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie meeting, 203 E. 10th St.

Afternoon computer class at Senior Center

Senior Center errands to Wal-Mart

Friday, Feb. 12

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Exercise at Senior Center

4 p.m. Doors open at the Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

5 to 8 p.m. Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles kitchen is open with short-order meals

6 p.m. Smoky Hill Free Trappers, Tyme Out Lounge

6 p.m. Ogden American Legion Bingo, 515 Riley Blvd.

6:30 p.m. JC Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary Bingo, 203 E. 10th St., open to public

6:30 p.m. After Hours at the Library: Valentine Crafts and Cookies

Senior Center trip to Russell Stovers, errands to Dillons

Saturday, Feb. 13

10 a.m. Saturday at the Library: Backyard Bird Feeders with Konza Prairie Staff

1 p.m. Doors open at JC Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

1 to 8 p.m. Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles kitchen is open with full meals, evening special available from 5 to 8 p.m.

6:30 p.m. JC Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie Bingo, 203 E. 10th St., open to public

7 p.m. American Legion Post 45 Bingo, Fourth and Franklin Streets

Sunday, Feb. 14

1:30 p.m. American Legion Post 45 Auxiliary Bingo, Fourth and Franklin Streets

Monday, Feb. 15

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Exercise at Senior Center

1 to 2:30 p.m. Troubadours of JC rehearse at Senior Center

4 p.m. Doors open at Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

6 p.m. JC South Kiwanis meets at Sirloin Stockade, 426 Golden Belt Blvd.

6:45 p.m. Social Duplicate Bridge, 1022 Caroline Ave.

7 p.m. Hope Al Anon meeting at First United Methodist Church

7 p.m. LIFE class: How to Start Writing at Dorothy Bramlage Public Library

Registration deadline for LIFE class: Basket making

Senior Center errands to bank, post office, Wal-Mart

Tuesday, Feb. 16

8 a.m. to noon Taxes at Senior Center

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friend-to-Friend Caregiver Support Group, 12th Street Community Center, 1002 W. 12th St.

10 a.m., 1 and 6 p.m. Storytime at Dorothy Bramlage Public Library

10 to 11 a.m. Bible study at Senior Center

4 p.m. Doors open at the Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

4 p.m. Anime After School/Manga Book Discussion “Prince of Tennis”

5 to 8 p.m. Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles AERIE and Auxiliary kitchen is open with full meals

6 to 7 p.m. Over Eaters Anonymous meets at 119 W. Seventh St.

6:30 p.m. JC Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie Bingo, 203 E. 10th St., open to public

6:30 p.m. TOPS, Methodist Church, 804 N. Jefferson St., use parking lot entrance

8 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, Downtown Group, 119 W. Seventh St.

Afternoon computer class at Senior Center

Wednesday, Feb. 17

6:45 a.m. Breakfast Optimist Club, Stacy’s Restaurant, Grandview Plaza

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Exercise at Senior Center

10 a.m. Mother Goose Time for Tots at Dorothy Bramlage Public Library

Noon Noon Kiwanis meets at Kite’s, Sixth and Washington streets

12:15 p.m. Weight Watchers, Presbyterian Church 113 W. Fifth St.

1 to 4 p.m. Cards at Senior Center

5:30 p.m. Weight Watchers, Presbyterian Church, 113 W. Fifth St.

6:30 p.m. LIFE class: Real Estate Housing Seminar at Dorothy Bramlage Public Library

7 p.m. Woodcarvers group meets at The Studio adjacent to the Junction City Arts Council on West Seventh Street
7 p.m. American Legion Post 45 Bingo, Fourth and Franklin Streets

Senior Center errands to Dillons, Fort Riley

Thursday, Feb. 18

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Line dance at Senior Center

10 a.m., 6 p.m. Storytime at Dorothy Bramlage Public Library

Noon TOPS, Episcopal Church of the Covenant, 314 N. Adams St.

4 p.m. Doors open at the Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

5 to 8 p.m. Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles AERIE and Auxiliary kitchen is open with full meals

6:30 p.m. Flinthills Depression and Bipolar Alliance Support Group, First Christian Church, Fifth and Humboldt, Manhattan

7:30 p.m. Stated Communications, Union Masonic Lodge No. 7 AF&AM

Afternoon computer class at Senior Center

Senior Center errands to Wal-Mart

Friday, Feb. 19

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Exercise at Senior Center

4 p.m. Doors open at the Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

5 to 8 p.m. Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles kitchen is open with short-order meals

6 p.m. Ogden American Legion Bingo, 515 Riley Blvd.

6:30 p.m. JC Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary Bingo, 203 E. 10th St., open to public

Senior Center errands to Dillons

Saturday, Feb. 20

9 a.m. LIFE class: First Aid and CPR for the Lay Responder

1 p.m. Doors open at JC Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

1 to 8 p.m. Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles kitchen is open with full meals, evening special available from 5 to 8 p.m.

6:30 p.m. JC Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie Bingo, 203 E. 10th St., open to public

7 p.m. American Legion Post 45 Bingo, Fourth and Franklin Streets

Sunday, Feb. 21

Noon Father Kapaun Knights of Columbus mmeting in basement of St. Mary’s Chapel, Fort Riley

1:30 p.m. American Legion Post 45 Auxiliary Bingo, Fourth and Franklin Streets

2 p.m. LIFE class: Flint Hills Wisdom Keepers at the Geary County Historical Society Museum

Monday, Feb. 22

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Exercise at Senior Center

10:30 a.m. Site Council at Senior Center

1 to 2:30 p.m. Troubadours of JC rehearse at Senior Center

4 p.m. Doors open at Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

6 p.m. JC South Kiwanis meets at Sirloin Stockade, 426 Golden Belt Blvd.

6 p.m. LIFE class: Basket Making at Hobby Haven

6 p.m. Family Book Discussion “Pink & Say” by Patricia Polacco and “Jayhawker” by Patricia Beatty

6:45 p.m. Social Duplicate Bridge, 1022 Caroline Ave.

7 p.m. Hope Al Anon meeting at First United Methodist Church

7 p.m. TALK “Quite a Year for Plums” by Bailey White at Dorothy Bramlage Public Library

7:30 p.m. JC Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary meeting, 203 E. 10th St.

Senior Center errands to bank, post office, Wal-Mart

Tuesday, Feb. 23

8 a.m. to noon Taxes at Senior Center

10 a.m., 1 and 6 p.m. Storytime at Dorothy Bramlage Public Library

10 to 11 a.m. Bible study at Senior Center

4 p.m. Doors open at the Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

5 to 8 p.m. Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles AERIE and Auxiliary kitchen is open with full meals

6 to 7 p.m. Over Eaters Anonymous meets at 119 W. Seventh St.

6:30 p.m. JC Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie Bingo, 203 E. 10th St., open to public

6:30 p.m. TOPS, Methodist Church, 804 N. Jefferson St., use parking lot entrance

6:30 p.m. Sunflower Quilters Guild, Dorothy Bramlage Library

8 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, Downtown Group, 119 W. Seventh St.

Afternoon computer class at Senior Center

Wednesday, Feb. 24

6:45 a.m. Breakfast Optimist Club, Stacy’s Restaurant, Grandview Plaza

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Exercise at Senior Center

10 a.m. Mother Goose Time for Tots at Dorothy Bramlage Public Library

Noon Senior Center Birthdays

Noon Noon Kiwanis meets at Kite’s, Sixth and Washington streets

12:15 p.m. Weight Watchers, Presbyterian Church 113 W. Fifth St.

1 to 4 p.m. Cards at Senior Center

5:30 p.m. Weight Watchers, Presbyterian Church, 113 W. Fifth St.

7 p.m. LIFE class: Reintroduction of Elk to Kansas

7 p.m. Woodcarvers group meets at The Studio adjacent to the Junction City Arts Council on West Seventh Street

7 p.m. American Legion Post 45 Bingo, Fourth and Franklin Streets

Senior Center errands to Dillons, Fort Riley

Thursday, Feb. 25

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Line dance at Senior Center

10 a.m., 6 p.m. Storytime at Dorothy Bramlage Public Library

Noon TOPS, Episcopal Church of the Covenant, 314 N. Adams St.

4 p.m. Doors open at the Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

5 to 8 p.m. Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles AERIE and Auxiliary kitchen is open with full meals

7 p.m. LIFE class: Crochet

7:30 p.m. JC Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie, 203 E. 10th St.

Afternoon computer class at Senior Center

Senior Center errands to Wal-Mart

Friday, Feb. 26

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Exercise at Senior Center

4 p.m. Doors open at the Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

5 to 8 p.m. Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles kitchen is open with short-order meals

6 p.m. Ogden American Legion Bingo, 515 Riley Blvd.

6:30 p.m. JC Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary Bingo, 203 E. 10th St., open to public

7 p.m. New Beginnings-New Life Support Group, Martha Hoover Conference Room, Geary County Community Hospital

6 to 10 p.m. Senior Center meal and dance

Registration deadline for Kids and Adult Cooking Classes

Saturday, Feb. 27

10 a.m. Saturday at the Library: Breakfast with Books featuring Dr. Suess

1 p.m. Doors open at JC Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

1 to 8 p.m. Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles kitchen is open with full meals, evening special available from 5 to 8 p.m.

6:30 p.m. JC Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie Bingo, 203 E. 10th St., open to public

7 p.m. American Legion Post 45 Bingo, Fourth and Franklin Streets

Sunday, Feb. 28

1:30 p.m. American Legion Post 45 Auxiliary Bingo, Fourth and Franklin Streets

2 p.m. LIFE class: Discover Konza Prairie, Flint Hills Tallgrass