Leslie Kay Ledford, age 59, a resident of rural Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023, at her home.

She was born December 5, 1963, in Arlington, Texas, the daughter of Leslie Dale Harris and Kathryn Joyce Stark Harris.  Leslie married Duane Ledford on December 17, 1982, at the Grace Baptist Tabernacle in Ft. Scott.

Throughout her life, Leslie worked primarily in healthcare.  She began working at Mercy Hospital in Ft. Scott as a nurse’s aide when she was just sixteen years old.  She furthered her education and continued with Mercy as a phlebotomist, a respiratory therapist, and later as a sleep study technician and an asthma educator.  When Mercy Hospital closed, she transferred to St. Luke’s Hospital in Iola, Kansas where she served as manager of the Radiology and Respiratory Departments.

Family was important to Leslie and many memories were made while camping, fishing, and kayaking.  Her love of the outdoors naturally led to her becoming Assistant Scout Master for her son’s Boy Scout Troop.

Leslie will be remembered for her artistic talent and her ability to be creative with a variety of different mediums.

Leslie dearly loved her earthly family, but more importantly, she loved her Heavenly Father and her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  She was a longtime member of the Grace Baptist Tabernacle.  Her family finds comfort in knowing that she is safe in God’s keeping.

 

Survivors include her husband, Duane, of the home; two sons, Nathaniel Ray Ledford of Ft. Scott and Mark Andrew Ledford (Kayla) of Joplin, Missouri and two grandsons, Rowan Ray Ledford and Soloman Dale “Solly” Ledford.  Also surviving are her mother, Kathryn Harris of Ft. Scott and two sisters, Kimberly Carpenter also of Ft. Scott and Linda Link (Bruce) of Merriam, Kansas.

Leslie was preceded in death by her father, Leslie Dale Harris.

 

Rev. Paul Rooks will conduct funeral services at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, September 27^th at the Grace Baptist Tabernacle.

Following services, there will be cremation with a private burial in the Prescott Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Tuesday at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Memorials are suggested to the Grace Baptist Tabernacle Mission Fund and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott, KS 66701.  Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Robert Dean Marshall died peacefully on September 20, 2023.

Judy Marshall had passed from cancer on July 14, and Bob declined quickly without the love of his life by his side.

Dad was born December 7, 1937 in Butler, MO. He was the son of Eudine and Charles Neas.
He is survived by his three children Dana (Craig) McKenney of Fort Scott; Darcy Marshall of Houston; and Dirk Marshall, also of Houston.

Bob is predeceased by his brother Jim Marshall of Hobbs, NM, but is survived by his sister-in-law Carolyn Marshall of Hobbs, NM and his brother-in-law Ray Woods of Independence, KS.

He had seven grandchildren: Reece McKenney, Drew Suddock, Neely Stuart, Kyle Moore, Cole Gaston, Parker McKenney (deceased), and Angie McKenney; and three great grandchildren Kieran Houlihan, Colin Houlihan, and Joyce Stuart.

He graduated from Warrensburg (MO) High School in 1956 and from the University of Kansas in 1960. He played four sports at KU: he was quarterback and captain of the football team; and centerfielder and captain of the baseball team; he also played freshman basketball with Wilt Chamberlain and was a sprinter on the track team. He was also a proud member of the
Sigma Nu fraternity.

His freshman basketball team soundly defeated the 4th-ranked varsity team in the preseason freshman-varsity game, although Wilt Chamberlain probably had a lot to do with that. Bob was captain of the KU baseball team as a senior. When they were playing one weekend at Iowa State, he rounded up all the players on their last day at the hotel to make sure everyone was ready to get on the bus and go to the stadium on time. When an elevator arrived to carry players downstairs, he made sure others got on the elevator and then waited for the next elevator to arrive. When he got down to the ground floor, the team bus had driven off without him. He took a cab to the ballpark and confronted the coach, who wasn’t interested in the fact that he had selflessly let others go on the elevator before him. So he hitchhiked to Des Moines, IA and joined up with the KU track team competing at the Drake Relays, with teammate and Olympian Billy Mills.
As a football player at KU, he suffered two major knee injuries. Later he coached several different youth football teams through the Johnson County (KS) YMCA, typically coaching a group of players from 5th through 9th grade. He always instructed players that, when returning punts, that they could catch the punt and attempt a return as long as they were not inside their own 10-yard-line. If they were within the 10-yard-line, they were to let the ball go and hope it rolled into the end zone for a touchback. In all the years he was coaching these teams, he also held the KU school record for longest punt return, at exactly 90 yards. The man practiced what he preached.
After graduating from KU, he attended the Naval Aviation Flight Training School in Pensacola FL and was assigned to the Marine All Weather Fighter Squadron VMF (AW) 122 – the Crusaders. During the Cuban Missile Crisis in the fall of 1962, American RF-8 reconnaissance planes photographed missiles sites in Cuba. He and his squadron of Crusaders flew F-8 fighter jets to escort the reconnaissance planes to Cuba. The Crusaders did not enter Cuban airspace; instead they waited offshore for the RF-8s to return; and escorted the reconnaissance planes back to Florida.
Later, during a training flight in the Philippines, his F-8 caught fire; he ejected moments before the plane exploded in a fireball, parachuting into the open ocean. His only apparent fear in life was sharks, as his squadron mates circling above claimed that he managed to inflate his rescue raft and climb aboard in world record time. He left active duty in 1965 but continued with the Marine Reserves until retiring as a full Colonel.
After leaving active duty in the Marine Corps, he flew commercially for Braniff International, rising to the level of Chief Pilot responsible for the Houston, Kansas City, Minneapolis/St. Paul, and Omaha pilots’ bases. After Braniff filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 1982, he moved to Piedmont Airlines. US Airways purchased Piedmont, and he retired as a US Air captain in 1998 after 33 years of flying.

Bob then became a volunteer assistant football coach at Fort Scott Community College until 2003, when he was named the athletic director at FSCC. He served as A.D. of the college until 2008, when he ran for and was elected to the Kansas State Senate. He served in the Senate until 2012. He served on the Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, and was twice President of the Board. He also served on the boards of Mercy Hospital and the Kansas Food Bank – Independence, he also served on the Fort Scott Airport Advisory Board and helped organize the Fort Scott Airport Day & Air Show.
Judy and Bob  were married for 64 years until her passing in July of this year. While she was a stay-at-home mother and he was flying all over the country as a pilot, he often let it be known that she was doing the more important work of raising the family. He was active coaching youth sports at the Johnson County YMCA; he was instrumental in raising funds to build the handball/racquetball courts at the YMCA; and he won multiple national championships as a masters handball player. He and Judyt loved riding horses; owning quarter horse racehorses; going to KU football and basketball games; visiting the Sigma Nu fraternity house (where his grandson Cole currently lives); and eating at the Nu Grille restaurant in downtown Fort Scott.

As with Mom’s death in July, the family would like to thank the Nu Grille staff for keeping Judy and Bob entertained and well-fed on an almost daily basis; and thank the caring staff of Gentiva Hospice of Pittsburg KS, with a special thank you to Danielle, who was with both at the end of their lives and helped them pass with grace and dignity. Special thanks  to the wonderful nurses and staff at Presbyterian Village who were kind and loving and patient with Bob as he suffered so much after Judy’s passing. In honor of Bob’smemory, contributions may be sent to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital (501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105); or to the Fort Scott Community Foundation; to the University of Kansas Williams Fund; or to the First Presbyterian Church of Fort Scott, where they were members.
Bob’s memorial service will be at the First Presbyterian Church of Fort Scott on Thursday, September 28 at 11 am with visitation at 10 am. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Cheney Witt Funeral Chapel, and Pastor Christopher Eshelman from the First United Methodist Church will preside over the service.

At a later date Bob will be interred at the Fort Scott National Cemetery. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com

William Robert “Robin” Reeves, Jr., age 86, resident of Stockton, MO, died Thursday, September 14, 2023, in Stockton.  Robin was born in Albany, MO, to William and Winifred Reeves. He graduated from North Kansas City High School, becoming a dedicated member of the class of 1955.

Additionally, Robin served his country in the US Army as a member of the esteemed 101st Airborne division.

In 1978, Robin and his family made their home in Fort Scott, KS, and he wasted no time integrating into the Fort Scott community.  He established a successful welding supply business and was deeply committed to his involvement in local government. In 2006, he relocated to Stockton, Missouri.

 

One of Robin’s greatest joys in life was spending time at the lake, where he could often be found pulling skiers, tubers, and adventurous riders on the infamous banana. His enthusiasm and even his frustrations for these activities brought laughter and joy to countless friends who joined him throughout these memorable summers.

 

Robin also had a profound love for coaching American Legion baseball.  Robin’s players held a special place in his heart, and their successes on and off the field were a source of immense pride.

 

While family held a special place in Robin’s heart, being a grandparent was his most cherished role.  Well-known for his sharp wit, sense of humor, and wide, infectious smile, Robin was a joy to be around.  He will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

 

He is survived by his wife, C. Delight Reeves; his daughters and their spouses Amy and Dan Kelly, Rachel and Chris Pruitt, and Carrie and Whitney Archer; grandchildren Will, Jack, Kate, Brooklyn, Sydney, Grayce, Ruby, Dalton, and Holden; along with several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Betty Bradshaw.

 

Rev. Dusty Drake will conduct memorial services at 12:30 PM Friday, September 22^nd, at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Interment will follow at 1:30 PM in the U.S. National Cemetery, Fort Scott.

The family will receive friends from 11:30 AM until service time at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to Care to Share and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS 66701.  Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

 

Ida Rae Davis, 82, of Fort Scott, passed away at her home Sunday evening, September 3, 2023. She was born July 13, 1941, in Junction City, Kansas, the daughter of Wilbur Joseph Staten and Elnore Belle (Hays) Staten. Ida married Raymond McIntosh and he preceded her in death. She later married Dave Davis who also preceded her in death.

Ida is survived by her children, Donald McIntosh, Daniel McIntosh, both of Fort Scott, David McIntosh, Buffalo, Kansas, and Cecil McIntosh, of Kansas; and three sisters, Judith Marie Staten, Patricia Sue Staten, both of Nathrop, Colorado, and Carolyn Ann McIntosh, of Hutchinson, Kansas; as well as numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Major General Kenneth Eugene Staten.

Following cremation, the family will hold private interment services at a later date. Services are under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home. Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.

Arch Floyd Forkner, Richards, MO went to join the Lord on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at the age of 94, after living a full and active life.  He was born December 28, 1928, in rural Vernon County; the youngest son of the late Archie Floyd Forkner and Lula Reynolds Forkner.  He married Carol Stamps on August 6, 1950, in Nevada, MO, and she preceded him in death in 2007.

 

Arch lived in the Metz area for almost his entire life, graduating from Metz High School Class of 1947.  He served in the United States Army from 1951-1953, in Korea, and returned home to farm with his father in the Rinehart area.

They raised row crops, Registered Polled Herefords, and hogs.  Arch farmed most of his life and was an advocate of soil and water conservation. Arch was an earlier adopter of the Balanced Farming system. He sold both crop insurance and seed for many years.

He was a husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

Arch was a member of Rinehart Christian Church, but also served many years at Community Christian Church, Ft. Scott, KS.

He also served as a Vernon County Commissioner for several terms.  He was an avid supporter of the Vernon County Youth Fair, 4-H, and FFA.

Arch enjoyed attending dirt track races, playing cards, and attending Nevada Tiger Athletics.

He never met a stranger, enjoyed visiting with people, and loved music.

 

Arch is survived by his daughter, Sherrie (Craig) Davidson, Broken Arrow, OK; his son, Tim (Tammy) Forkner, Richards MO; three grandsons: Daniel (Bethany) Davidson, Springfield, OR, Nathan (Ashley) Forkner, Richards, MO, and Peter (Sara) Davidson, Broken Arrow, OK; two granddaughters, Rebekah (Chris) Terry, Broken Arrow, OK, and Christy (Phil) Witt, Neosho, MO; and 18 great-grandchildren.

 

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at the Rinehart Christian Church, Richards, MO, with Pastors Kevin Moyer and Daniel Davidson officiating.

Interment will follow in National Cemetery, Ft. Scott, KS.  Friends may call now and until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, MO, with the family receiving friends 5-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday evening at the funeral home.

 

In lieu of flowers, those who wish may contribute in his memory to the RICM (Rural India Christian Mission) or the Vernon County Youth Fair c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

David Eugene Hoskin, age 85, a former resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas and more recently of Nevada, Missouri, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023, at his home in Nevada.  He was born December 17, 1937, in Ft. Scott, the son of Frank Hoskin, Sr. and Frances Readinger Hoskin.  David graduated from the Ft. Scott High School with the Class of 1956 and then graduated from Ft. Scott Junior College.  David began working at the age of nine where he worked as a pin setter at a local bowling alley.  During high school years, he worked at Ft. Scott Printing.  In 1958, David joined the United States Army.  He faithfully served his country for three years; two of these years were spent at Tompkins Barracks in Schwetzingen, Baden-Wurttenburg, Germany.  Following his military service, David returned to Ft. Scott and married Sue Harris on October 7, 1961, in Miami, Oklahoma.  He took a position with the Western Insurance Company where he remained for over twenty years.  After that company closed, he worked a short time for Lincoln National Insurance Company and then worked for ten years as a purchasing agent for DayCo.  He retired at the age of fifty-nine.  He later found out that retirement was not for him and took a part-time position as a courtesy driver for Mercy Hospital.  David was a man of faith; he was a charter member of the Westpark Church of the Nazarene and later attended the First Baptist Church both in Ft. Scott.  He faithfully served his church in a number of ways.  David enjoyed watching the KU Jayhawks, and the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals.  He also enjoyed attending his grandchildren and great-grandchildren’s sporting events and activities.  He will be remembered for his sense of humor and the many practical jokes he played on his family.

 

Survivors include his wife, Sue, of the home in Nevada; three daughters, Shelly Henry (Larry) and Melissa Hoskin all of Olathe, Kansas and Marla Miller (Kirk) of Nevada, Missouri.  Also surviving are eight grandchildren, Lerin Combs, Taylor Rodriguez, Arley Hoskin, Tempest Lane, Breanna Morrison, Amory Maley, Payton Miller and Jansen Miller and nine great-grandchildren, Aidan, Tristan, Landon, Brynlee, Halle, Roman, Athea, Ryder and Breckan.  Dave was preceded in death by a daughter, Micah Denise Hoskin as well as his parents, an infant sister, Frances Sue Hoskin and a brother Frank Hoskin, Jr.

 

There was cremation.  Pastor Norman Tillotson will conduct a memorial service at 12:30 P.M. Friday, September 15^th at the Cheney Witt Chapel.  Burial with military honors will follow in the U. S. National Cemetery.  The family will receive friends on Friday from 11:30 A.M. until service time at the chapel.  Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott KS 66701.  Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online

 

Everett DuWayne Bryan, age 85, resident of Fort Scott, KS, died Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, MO.

He was born May 8, 1938, in Mattoon, Il, the son of Everett and Kathryn Decker Bryan.  DuWayne met his wife-to-be through a mutual friend while attending a horse show.  He married Sheren Martin on July 27, 1968, in Sullivan, IL.  DuWayne’s horse “Lucid Leo” was a big contributing factor.  Together they attended many horse shows through the years.

DuWayne worked as a pipe fitting welder for the local pipe fitter’s union out of Decatur, IL.  After moving to Fort Scott in 1994, he worked for Kirkland Welding for 10 years until retirement.

He was a big pro football and college basketball fan.  He became an avid supporter of PSU athletics while in Fort Scott.  He was a member of the Grace Baptist Tabernacle.

 

Survivors include his wife Sheren of the home; five children, Kevin French, Louisville, KY, Vonnie Lee (Doug), Sullivan, IL, Donald “Tony” Comer (Lora) Decatur, IL, Shannon Durbin (Ron), Arcadia, KS, and Doug Merriman, Raymond, IL; two grandsons, A.J. Comer (Lexi) and Bryce Comer (Brittany); 5 great-grandchildren, Hunter, Celia, Grayson, Davina, and Mia; and an uncle who was like a brother, Howard Decker (Doris), FL.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

 

Rev. Paul Rooks will conduct funeral services at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, September 13^th, at the Grace Baptist Tabernacle.

Cremation will follow.

The family will receive friends Wednesday from 10:00 A.M. until service time at the church.

Memorials are suggested to Sami’s Legacy and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS 66701.  Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Linda L. Metcalf, age 74, of Ft. Scott, passed away, Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at her home. She was born December 27, 1948, in Ft. Scott, Kansas, the daughter of Albert S. Cox, Sr. and Rosalie Smith Cox. She graduated from Ft. Scott High School in 1966.

Linda married Alvin W. Metcalf on November 10, 1964, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Linda worked for Key Industries before retiring from the State of Kansas SRS.

Linda enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved to travel, enjoyed watching the Great British Bake-Off and Father Brown as well as caring for her many animals.

Linda is survived by a son; Clint Metcalf (Taira), Lawrence, KS. a daughter, Kristen Metcalf, Denver, CO; five grandchildren, Joseph Berkey, Keenan and Halle Gregory, and Amelia and Landon Metcalf; four great- grandchildren, Emerald, Etain, Eislinn, and Lydia Berkey; two brothers, Bill Cox ( Kelly), Ft. Scott, KS. and Robert Cox, Murphysboro, IL., three sisters, Vicki Parsons, Pittsburg, KS. Teresa Ahmadi (Reza), Houston, TX. and Cindy Larsen (Dan), Ft. Scott, KS; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by two grandsons, Kyle and Ian; a brother, Sonny Cox; two sisters, Jean Schroder and Sharon Baucom; and her beloved husband, Alvin W. Metcalf.

There was cremation. Rev. Chuck Russell will conduct graveside services at 11:00 AM Friday, October 6, at the U. S. National Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Friday from 10:00 AM until leaving for the cemetery at 10:45 AM.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Lees Paws and Claws and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, P.O. Box 347, 201 S. Main, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Carolee “Cookie” McComb Butler, 81, of Lake Mary, Florida, passed away on Thursday evening, August 10th in the comfort of her daughter’s home surrounded by her loved ones.

 

Carolee was born on August 27th, 1941, to Arthur and RoAnne McComb in Ft. Scott, Kansas. They called her Cookie from the time she was born and that is the name she grew up with. Her legacy began in the small rural town of Ft. Scott. It was here that she spent her school age days with her sister and father and other extended family. She established lifelong friends and to this day, she has family and friends still living there.

 

After high school graduation, she married and quickly started a family, having her first son, Richard Wilson, in 1961 at 20 years old. Eight years later, after moving to Kansas City, she welcomed her daughter, Rene Beerbower Wirth, in 1968. In 1973, she met the true love of her life, and married Robert “Bob” Arthur Butler. Bob had three daughters; Christina, Susan, and Jessica, and they instantly became a family of seven – a real-life Brady Bunch. Cookie held various administrative jobs through the years while raising 5 children with Bob. After several moves through Kansas, then Massachusetts, eventually Bob’s career led them to Florida in June of 1986, where they started BIS Inspection and Audit. After Bob’s sudden passing in December of that same year, Cookie continued this business and eventually passed it on to her daughter and son-in-law. Upon her retirement at BIS, she owned a boutique where she embraced her true passion- her love of jewelry, accessories, and fashion.

 

In her official retirement, she resided at Grand Villa of Deland and then most recently Strive Senior Living. Cookie loved playing cards, reading Danielle Steel books, solving hundreds of word search books, watching Jeopardy and spending time with her friends, family, grandchildren, and grand dogs. She loved happy hour with her White Zinfandel, live music and being surrounded by her dear friends.

 

Cookie loved animals dearly, especially dogs. She rescued and raised many throughout the years that were as important to her as her own children, namely Pepper, Cher, Max, April, Mischa, Percy and Dudley.

 

Cookie’s love for fashion was evident in her unique sense of style, which almost aways consisted of some type of leopard print. She was a gatherer and socialite, a wonderful friend to many, and did not judge anyone by what they had or who they were. Her generosity never went unnoticed as she loved gifting and lending a helping hand. She could bring a smile and laugh to anyone’s face, never meeting a stranger. Her witty humor, gentle kindness, infectious smile, and contagious laugh are unforgettable.

 

She was always known for being the life of the party. Even in her assisted living community and in her final days in hospitals and hospice, she continued to crack jokes, create new friendships, and like some said, “make life easier.” She will be missed and remembered by anyone that crossed her path.

 

Cookie was preceded in death by her parents, Arther and RoAnne McComb, her stepmother, Mary Jo McComb, her sister, Shirley Hill (Jim), her husband Bob and her stepdaughter Susan.

 

She is survived by her son, Richard (Debby) Wilson; grandson Michael (Sarah) Wilson, granddaughter Kelly (Jimmy) Gilligan; her daughter Rene Wirth (Bill Leblanc), granddaughters Kayla Wirth and Makenzie Wirth, stepdaughters and children, Christina Denenberg, Jake and Katie Denenberg, and Jessica (Brad) Allison, Matt and Miranda Allison. She would also want us to remember her grand puppies: Thatcher, Dory, Quinn, Luka, Popcorn, Dolce and Big Mac!

 

Graveside services are scheduled for 12:30 p.m. Friday, September 15, 2023, at the Fort Scott National Cemetery, and are under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, 15 W. Wall St., Fort Scott, Kansas. Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.

 

 

Marvin “Brent” MacDougall, age 82, a resident of the West Liberty area of Bourbon County, Kansas, passed on September 3, 2023. He was born on April 3, 1941, in Randolph, Vermont, the second of three sons of Marvin Elroy and Beatrice Anne (Naylor) MacDougall.

 

Brent was a 1959 graduate of the Bennington High School in Bennington, Vermont. He was also a Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Eagle Scout. His military service included the 43rd Div Recon Cavalry Troop and the 102nd Armored Cavalry, VTNG, and four years with the U.S. Navy as a Petty Officer aboard the destroyers USS Lowe DER 325, and the USS John R. Craig, DD 885.

 

He spent six years in the Aerospace industry as an illustrator and technical writer. He was retired from the DANA Corp, which had transferred him to Kansas as Product Manager of their Iola, Kansas facility in 1978. He had spent thirty years in sales and marketing in the Automotive Industry, and was most proud of his part in the early days of the ASE, the automotive mechanic’s certification program, and his work as Manager of Technical Services for NAPA Brake systems, where he produced training manuals and audio-visual presentations for use by automotive mechanics in the U.S. and Canada. He later retired from the Fort Scott Community College in 2003.

 

Brent married Shirley Kay (Schuringa) MacDougall on July 22, 1967, at Crystal Lake, Illinois, in a double wedding where his brother Douglas Paul MacDougall was also married to Shirley’s twin sister Sheila Katherine.

 

He lived many years with his wife Shirley on their ranch in the West Liberty area. He attended the West Liberty United Methodist Church and was a board member and treasurer for many years. He was a past-master and secretary-treasurer of the Fulton, Kansas Masonic Lodge, and later a member of the Rising Sun Masonic Lodge in Fort Scott, Kansas. He was also treasurer of Osage Township in Bourbon County, Kansas for many years, and a past-president and vice-president of Fort Scott’s Pioneer Harvest Inc. He was also a member of the MacDougall Society, and the Sons of Civil War Veterans. His hobbies included photography and illustrating, carpentry, building “hot rods” and restoring antique cars and trucks. He also enjoyed researching and writing books on military history, most especially the Civil War.

 

Brent was preceded in death by his parents, his two brothers Douglas Paul MacDougall and Alvah Bruce MacDougall, and a grandson, Gary “Bubba” Burkdoll, Jr. He is survived by his wife Shirley, his daughter Jennifer Lynne Burkdoll and husband Gary, of Scranton, Kansas; seven grandchildren, Tosha (Danny) Meek, Tori (Sean) Ryser, Brent (Corrina) Kahle, Matt Burkdoll, Ethan Kahle, Chase Kahle, Blaise (Meghan) Burkdoll, and fourteen great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Sheila MacDougall, of Palatine, Illinois; sister-in-law Sandra MacDougall, of Bennington, Vermont, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

 

Following cremation, Rev. Jim Brackett will conduct memorial services at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 16, 2023, at the West Liberty United Methodist Church with interment following at the West Liberty Cemetery, under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home. The family will receive friends beginning at 1:00 p.m. prior to services. Memorials may be made to the West Liberty United Methodist Church and may be left in the care of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, 15 W. Wall Street, P.O. Box 309, Fort Scott, Kansas, 66701. Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.

 

 

Marvin D. Bergemann, 72, resident of Fort Scott, passed away Thursday August 31, 2023. He was born December 22, 1950, in Minnesota, to Ervin William Bergemann, Sr. and Kathryn Dorothy (Sands) Bergemann. He married Candy Sue McGee on April 8, 1973, in Mound City, Kansas.

 

Marvin is survived by his wife, Candy; his son Aaron (& Julia) Bergemann, of Willis, Texas; his daughter, Cara (& Rick) Stewart, of El Dorado, Kansas. He also leaves behind eight beloved grandchildren, Reagin Bergemann and Brittany, Clay, and Crocket Allen and Harley, Briar (& Jillian) Thornton, Anastasia Stewart. Marvin’s first great grandbaby is due in April 2024. He is also survived by one brother, Keith (& Lorri) Bergemann. He has many nieces and nephews.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents, as well as a special step-father, Harry Ludvigsen and four brothers, Roger Bergemann, Robert Bergemann, Ervin (aka Jim) Bergemann, Jr., Richard Bergemann, two sisters, Violet Lemke and Barbara Bergemann.

 

Marvin loved his family, friends and being outside. He surrounded himself with friends and family. He avidly enjoyed deer hunting and mowing lawns. He worked many different jobs throughout the years. He was a dispatcher for MidWestern, made shower doors at CraftFabricators and worked at Pizza Hut, and Long John Silvers in Fort Scott.

 

Following cremation, the family will hold a Celebration of Life Service in Fort Scott at 2pm at Gunn Park on Sunday, October 8, 2023. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Marvin D. Bergemann Memorial Fund, and may be left in the care of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, 15 W. Wall Street, P.O. Box 309, Fort Scott, Kansas, 66701. Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.