Click below to hear the second in the series of podcasts about the closing of Mercy Hospital in 2018.
Featured in this segment: Reta Baker, David Martin, the Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce, Matthew Wells, Roxine Poznich and Krista Postail
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On October 7, 2020, Mary “Rosalie” Martin returned to her heavenly home at age 87 after a valiant battle with a long illness.
Rosalie was born to the late Frederick and Caroline Karleskint in Fort Scott, KS on May 2, 1933. She was blessed to be part of a large and loving family with her twelve siblings.
Many knew Rosalie as Rose or Rosie, which was a fitting name for a woman who loved flowers as she did. The surest way to put a smile on Rosie’s face was with a bouquet. Along with being a gardener, Rosalie learned to play the piano as an adult and was an avid reader throughout her life.
She will be remembered for her blue eyes that shone even brighter when she smiled, her elegant style and her queenly bearing.
Rosalie married Raymond Cannon in 1954. Raymond proceeded her in death in 1957. She entered the workforce after being widowed at an early age. She worked as a housekeeper for Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church while raising two daughters Karen (Rex) Hall and Alice (Larry) Maffett. She played the role of mother and father in a time when that was not common. Despite these struggles, she provided an indelible example of self-reliance, fortitude and grace in the face of adversity.
Rosalie married Colonel James “Jim” Martin on May 23, 1967, in Fort Scott, KS. Through this union, she gained a son, Larry (Debra) Martin and a daughter, Joyce (Ken) Johnson. Rosalie and Jim expanded their family with the addition of sons Bryan (Jan) Martin and Brad (Angie) Martin. Her legacy of love has grown to include ten grandchild and fifteen great-grandchildren.
Rosalie supported Jim’s business ventures throughout their 53 years of marriage. She was a home-maker, the business bookkeeper and, when necessity called, the occasional ranch hand.
Rosalie was a woman of deep faith and a beloved member of the Apostolic Pentecostal Church, Fort Scott, KS. It was through her love of God Sister Rosalie demonstrated the message of Ephesians 4:29. Rosalie often remarked at how blessed she was to share her life with a man who treasured her such as Jim did. And in his Rose, Jim found a woman spoke of in Proverbs 31:10-13.
Rosalie is survived by her beloved husband, Jim; her children; grandchildren; and great-grandchild; her siblings Alice Murray, Patricia Hobbs, Marjorie Cook and Tom Karleskint; as well as many other loved ones both near and far.
She is preceded in death by her siblings Rita Godwin, Esther DeLange, Leo James Karleskint, Joan Greenfield, Carol Karleskint, William “Doc” Karleskint, Betty Young, and Ruth Umlauf.
Rev. Rod Hillhouse will conduct funeral services at 10:30 A.M. Monday, October 12th at the Apostolic Pentecostal Church in Ft. Scott.
Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 5 P.M. Sunday at the Cheney Witt Chapel.
Memorials are suggested to the Apostolic Pentecostal Church or the Leukemia Society 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.
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Hope Elaine Holeman, age 94, resident of Parsons, KS, formerly of Bronson, KS, died Monday, October 5, 2020, at the Labette Health Center in Parsons. She was born on November 13, 1925, in Iola, KS, the daughter of Olin and Florence Hicks Burtch. They moved to Bronson in 1941. She obtained her teaching degree from Kansas University after beginning at Baldwin College. She taught high school for several years. Hope married Colwell Holeman in August of 1950. She played the piano her entire life. She also enjoyed crossword puzzles. After retirement from the farm, she and Colwell would travel to the Rio Grande Valley of south Texas in the cold winter months to spend time with friends and family. She was a member of the Bronson United Methodist Church.
Survivors include 2 sons, Bob Holeman, Parsons, KS, and Bill Holeman (Lora) Bronson, KS; seven grandchildren, Justin Holeman (Jamie), William Holeman, Jessica Laforge (Jordan), Joshua Holeman (Yuli), Joel Holeman (Crystal), Andrew Holeman, and Adrienne Holeman; and eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Colwell; a daughter Mary Margaret Holeman; and a brother, Robert Burtch.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, October 10th, at the Bronson Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the Bronson United Methodist Church and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.
The Beacon Board of Directors made a decision to close the building on March 16 after receiving notice from the Feeding America, (a food bank) state, and local health authorities in response to the COVID-19 virus.
The Beacon is a local helping agency, whose main focus is food to those in need.
At the time of the building closure, a new procedure for obtaining The Beacon Food Box was initiated.
Clients were asked to call during normal business hours and arrangements were made to pick up the food off the dock at the rear of the building, Director David Gillen said.
“We felt this was our best approach for our staff and our clients to maintain social distancing,” Gillen said. “We also asked our clients in need of financial assistance or guidance to please call in and ask to speak with the director.”
After having been employed for four years by the Beacon, David Gillen became the director in June 2020. Patty Mowen became the assistant director, at this time.
“The Beacon will open its doors by appointment only starting Oct 13th thru Oct 31st for our clients to apply for their 2021 Beacon Cards,” he said. “At this time we will also be doing the sign-up for the 2020 Adopt A Child Program / Elks Christmas Baskets.”
Work On The Building
In recent weeks there have been some physical changes to the Beacon building at 525 E. Sixth. Some for esthetics and some for protection in the COVID-19 Pandemic.
“The front entrance of the Beacon has been given a new facelift, with paint and new flooring, Gillen said in an email interview.
In addition, new racks have been built for food storage, the main priority of the ministry.
“These improvements could not have been accomplished without the help of Wib Mowen, Patty Mowen’s husband, volunteering,” Gillen said.
Personal protective sneeze guards have been placed on desks in the building.
“Plastic face shields will be used for our protection and the clients when they are allowed in the building, and our clients must wear masks,” Gillen said.
Also going on at this time has been the entering of all the Beacon clients information into a computer, allowing accurate records to be kept, he said.
Beacon Food Distribution
“The Beacon Food Distribution is for all Bourbon County residents who qualify for a Beacon Food Card.,” Gillen said. “Their cards can be used immediately after they are qualified. Cards can be used two times a month.”
“Emergency food requests are granted for anyone in the county who has lost their job, illness as caused them from being able to work, house fire, or any other extraneous circumstance as it is our goal to help those in need.”
“The food we distribute comes from a monthly budget and grants we have received,” he said. “We make purchases from the Kansas Food Bank, GW Foods and Walmart. We also receive generous donations from local food drives, churches, civic organizations, businesses, schools and the local post office. We also receive donated items of meat, bakery and produce items from Walmart three times a week as part of their supporting the Feed America Program.”
Clients receive eggs, butter, fresh meat, bread, canned goods, peanut butter, beans, rice, soups, potatoes, mac and cheese, spaghetti with sauce, cereal and pastry,
“Baskets vary in size according to family size,” Gillen said. “We also offer fresh fruit and vegetables when available.”
“The Beacon is so blessed to exist in a community that so many people help us to help others,” he said.
Retired professional sign painter Joe Lee, a personal friend of Patty and Wib Mowen, painted a mural of a lighthouse for display in the Beacon.
“Joe volunteered his time and supplies,” Gillen said. “The Beacon is so thankful for this wonderful gift…Joe also painted our sign by the back deck…which was made by Wib Mowen.”
The back porch has been extended to allow more free items to be left out, Gillen said.
“Thank you Ralph Carlson and Don Tucker for volunteering and the material you provided,” he said.
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Fort Scott Kan. – Fort Scott National Historic Site has contractors beginning work next week to remove and replace the cedar shake shingles, eave troughs, and downspouts on seven (7) restored and reconstructed buildings. To allow the work to proceed as quickly and safely as possible, no more than one building will be temporarily closed at one time and the entire project will last approximately eight (8) months. Beginning with the Guard House, all three Officer’s Duplexes, both Infantry Barracks, and the Dragoon Barracks will be included.
Much of the funding for these projects is from park entrance fees collected at other National Parks. Additional federal monies are specifically identified for deferred maintenance projects around the country.
Information about the building closures will be available on www.nps.gov/fosc, on signs and park bulletin boards, shared with local media outlets, and posted on park social media outlets in advance of building closures. These schedules are subject to change with limited notice due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
From April 1-October 31, Fort Scott National Historic Site, a unit of the National Park Service, will be open for its summer hours of operation. The site exhibit areas are open daily from 8:00 am-5:00 pm. The park grounds are open daily from ½ hour before sunrise until ½ hour after sunset. To find out more or become involved in activities at the Fort, please contact the park at 620-223-0310 or learn more at www.nps.gov/fosc.
