Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article Octave Chanute (born Feb. 18, 1832, Paris, France—died Nov. 23, 1910, Chicago, Ill., U.S.) was a leading American civil engineer and aeronautical pioneer (Read Orville Wright’s 1929 biography of his brother, Wilbur.) “In patience and goodness of heart he has rarely been surpassed Few men were more universally respected or loved.” We have the address for the funeral home & the family on file If you're not happy with your card we'll send a replacement or refund your money The family of Cynthia May Schoonover-Vetter created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories Cynthia May Schoonover-Vetter passed away at her ho.. Send flowers to Cynthia's Celebration of Life Made with love by funeralOne We recognise you are attempting to access this website from a country belonging to the European Economic Area (EEA) including the EU which enforces the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and therefore cannot grant you access at this time e-mail us at news@koamtv.com or call us at 620-231-0400 Howard L. Alger passed away with his family by his side on February 3rd 2025. At the age of 91. He was born on December 7th 1933. To Warren and Margaret Kruger Alger. On June 28th 1953 he married Donna Murdock in Walnut Kansas. They spent 63... View Obituary & Service Information Alger created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories Alger passed away with his family by his .. 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Jeanette grew up on the Whitworth Dairy Farm, owned by her parents, along with her older sister Judy and younger... View Obituary & Service Information The family of Mary Jeanette Byers created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories Mary Jeanette Whitworth Byers was born November 27,..