Please join us for our Annual Holiday Service of Remembrance at Carlson Colonial Chapel. All are welcome. 

Maude “Joellen” Cooper was born on October 21, 1935 in Wichita, KS; the daughter of Virgil Willis and Nora Elizabeth (Owens) Nance. She was a Piedmont High School graduate and continued her education at Susan B. Allen Nursing School. Joellen was united in marriage to Jack M. Cooper in 1957. She worked for many years as a registered nurse at Susan B. Allen on the OB floor and as a family practice nurse. She enjoyed traveling, crocheting and crafting. Her loving family includes her...

Kurt Alan Fritzler, 66, of El Dorado, passed away at home surrounded by his son’s on December 2, 2022. Kurt was born to Mel and Virginia (Cook) Fritzler on February 16, 1956, the youngest of three children. From a very young age he enjoyed participating and excelling in all sports. He was a junior Olympian in discus, shot put and wrestling. He loved nature and being outdoors, golfing, gardening, hunting, fishing, boating, motorcycles and rock n’ roll. Kurt graduated from El...

Leslie “Les” R. Derstein, 78, passed away on December 1, 2022, in Wichita, KS. Les, the son of Kenneth and Florence (Bonner) Derstein, was born in the family home on May 27, 1944, in Benton, KS. He was a Vietnam Veteran who proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Upon returning from Vietnam in 1969, he met his future wife, Barbara, in the El Dorado City Band. They were united in marriage on December 29, 1973, at the First Baptist Church in El Dorado, KS. Les...

Bruce F. Lacey, born November 19, 1954 in Yuba City, California was the second of 5 siblings born to Fred and Gracia ‘LaWanda’ (Denson) Lacey.  At a young age, his family moved to Butler County, Kansas.  Bruce held various jobs in the area prior to starting his career with the El Dorado Times and quickly advanced to Head Pressman.  He was proud to keep the printed news in the hands of Butler County.  In later years he had retired from LMI.  Bruce was well loved and respected by...

Shelli Rae Ehret was born on August 29, 1964 in Enid, OK; the daughter of Ronald Ray and Lavene Vadell (Cranston) Holcomb. She was one of seven children. Her loving family includes her children, Mikel Duane Ehret of El Dorado and Tara Lee Holcomb of Newton; grandchildren, Raylee Holcomb, Kynleigh Wedgwood and Presley Faber. Shelli passed away on November 28, 2022 in Kansas City, KS. Celebration of Shelli’s life will take place on Monday, December 12 at 1PM at Carlson Funeral Home....

John Alan Green, better known as Alan, entered eternal life unexpectedly at his home on November 28, 2022. Alan was born and raised in Ford County, KS, just outside of Dodge City, KS on October 9, 1952, to Wesley and Edna Green, the youngest of ten children. They always called him “baby brother” since all the siblings helped in his upbringing. He attended St. Francis Seminary in Victoria, KS and graduated from Dodge City Senior High. Alan graduated from both Dodge City Community...

Roy’s life began on January 28, 1925 in Towanda, KS; the son of Ruben and Edith (Wynkoop) Hummel. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Roy was united in marriage to Betty Needham on August 12, 1963 in Miami, OK. Roy was a master craftsman, making custom furniture and woodworking. He was an avid hunter and fisherman as well. His family includes his wife, Betty of Wichita; children Sharon Mead of Overland Park, KS, Gail Lane of Wichita, Tim Hummel of Augusta and Chris...

Laura “Lori” (Wentworth) Greenlee’s life began on September 1, 1970 in El Dorado, KS; the daughter of Richard and Shirlene (McClintock) Wentworth, Sr. Lori had a passion for helping others and in following that passion, she earned her LPN degree. Lori had a servant’s heart and loved to care for others. She was a member of the VFW Ladies’ Auxiliary in El Dorado, a water aerobics instructor for the YMCA, and played recreational volleyball. Lori never knew a stranger and loved to...

Vivian’s life began on April 5, 1928 in Quincy, KS; the daughter of Grover C. and Edith (Sharp) Grossarth. Vivian was a 1946 graduate of Toronto High School, Toronto, KS. She was united in marriage to Albert Pendlay on May 1, 1944 in Yates Center. Vivian worked hard for her family keeping the family home in order. She was known for her cooking and meticulous care of her gardens. She enjoyed traveling, dancing and loved music. Her loving family includes her children, Myrna Gray of Augusta,...