OVERBROOK, Kan. – George Warthen Wise Doss, at the age of 84, left to be with God on March 26, 2023. George was born Feb. 14, 1939, in Webb City, Mo.

Visitation will be 10 a.m. Saturday, April 15, at Grace Community Church, 310 E. Eighth St., Overbrook, with memorial services immediately to follow at 11 a.m. Inurnment will be in the Carbondale Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Community Christian School, sent in care of Feltner Funeral Home, 818 Topeka Ave., Lyndon, KS 66451.

George was preceded in death by his parents, Marion and Halaine (Wise) Doss, Sr.; older brother, Marion Doss Jr.; and son-in-law, Tony DeBarge.

George is survived by his wife of nearly 60 years, Betty (Haines) Doss; all of his children, Becky Florence, Gail Sell, Marion Doss III, Sally DeBarge, Debbie (Rob) Gloss, Jenny (Bob) Klingler, Barbie (Antonio) Reyes, and Ashley (Joe) Michaelis; and 24 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren.

George graduated from Highland Park High School, then attended the U.S. Naval Academy and served in the USNR. A scholar at heart, with a deep love of books and learning, George attended Kansas State University, Kansas University, and graduated from Washburn University.

AUBURN, Kan. – Carol Kurtz, 89, of Auburn, Kan., formerly of Burlingame, Kan., passed away March 19, 2023, at her home. She was born Sept. 29, 1933, in Maple Hill, Kan., the daughter Seth Gurtler and Fannie (Winsor) Gurtler.

Carol grew up in rural Dickinson County, Kan., graduating from Dickinson County High School with the class of 1941. She moved to the Burlingame and Auburn area as an adult in 1964.

Carol was a cook for local school districts until becoming employed by Hallmark Cards, Osage City, Kan. She later moved on to Leavenworth, Kan., with the company, and was the cook there until her retirement.

OSAGE CITY, Kan. – Eldon Ray Croucher, 71, of Osage City, Kan., passed away Monday, March 13, 2023, at St. Francis Hospital, Topeka, Kan.

Eldon was born on July 2, 1951, in Emporia, Kan. to Kenneth Leon and Delpha Maye Butterfield Croucher. He grew up in Osage City, graduating from Osage City High School in 1969.

Eldon was truly a jack-of-all trades, working in several fields throughout his life, including farming, law enforcement, commercial driving, and construction. Eldon’s proudest position he worked in, however, was serving in the United States Army, from which he retired from as master sergeant in 2011. He was proud to be a veteran, and his country and family were two of the most important parts of his life. The best things in life were also the simplest.

LYNDON, Kan. – Rettie Rose Doan, 76, of Lyndon, Kan., passed away peacefully March 17, 2023, with family by her side. She was born Feb. 1, 1947, in Kansas City, Kan., to Fred and Rettie (Smith) DeVosha.

Rettie met the love of her life, Richard, in 1964; they were united in marriage May 10, 1965. Shortly after, they settled down and had their first child, Rettie Doan (Green), a year later they welcomed their second child, Richard (Bugsy) Doan Jr. They moved to Indiana, where they welcomed their third and fourth children, Edith Doan and Candy Doan. They moved back to Eastern Kansas, where she was a homemaker. In 1991, they adopted their grandson, David Doan. They adopted another grandchild in 2009, their granddaughter, Angela Zook (Short).

Rettie was a spicy little lady who loved sharing laughs and spending time with family. She also enjoyed gardening and fashion.

TOPEKA, Kan. – Dennis Richard Craig, 84, passed away Friday, March 10, 2023, at Brookdale Assisted Living, Topeka, Kan. He was born June 28, 1938, in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Warren and Mae (Taddiken) Craig.

Dennis grew up in Iowa and lived in Topeka, Kan., for many years.

Dennis served in the United States Air Force from 1958 to 1962 as an Airman First Class, Medical Specialist, with the 815th Medical Group, at Forbes Field, Topeka. He graduated from Washburn University in 1968 with a business degree. He found his calling in the copy machine business while he worked for Wolfe’s Camera Shop during college. Dennis went on to co-found Century Business Systems, a photocopy and business machines company serving Manhattan, Kan., and the surrounding areas; where he retired as president at the age of 70. He was a member of Lowman United Methodist Church, Topeka. Dennis was a member of AA for more than 30 years.

OSAGE CITY, Kan. – With the paint finally dry on her eternal home in Heaven, God embraced Gladys Elaine Woodyard, 70, into his loving arms on March 4, 2023. Gladys was born March 23, 1952, to Harley Merle and Iva Jean (Griffin) Ard. She was the second of nine children.

Gladys attended Osage City Elementary School, and graduated from Topeka High School in 1970. At 13 years of age, she was invited to an evening service at the Calvary Assembly of God Church, in Osage City, Kan. While there, she met 15-year-old Boyd Alan Woodyard. It was a love created by God himself. They were married in Topeka on July 6, 1969. Shortly after graduating from high school, Gladys would join Boyd in Germany. It was here that they would start their family of four girls (Marci, Misti, Mandi and Autumn).

While attending middle school in Burlingame, Kan.,, Gladys discovered her lifelong passion for sewing. Her daughters often joked that they were material girls living in a material world, because of all the fabric she collected for sewing. Her children were proud of the clothes she made knowing they were often one-of-a-kind creations. She altered and made dresses for numerous weddings and countless proms. She also did alterations and sewing for people throughout the surrounding communities. In her later years, she would take up the hobby of upholstery. She also enjoyed collecting clocks and learned how to repair them.