Bill Fitch, 89, a twotime NBA coach of the year who guided Boston to one of its championships during a Hall of Fame coaching career spanning three decades, died Wednesday night in Lake Conroe, Texas, surrounded by family. Fitch coached for 25 seasons in the NBA, starting with the expansion Cleveland Cavaliers in 1970. He was Larry Bird’s first pro coach in 1979, won a title with the Celtics in 1981 and spent time with Houston, New Jersey and the Los Angeles Clippers.
OLATHE - Jane “Jay” Ellen Bowser Gowen of Olathe, KS passed away surrounded by her family January 28, 2022. She was born January 22, 1951 to Betty Jane and William Ober Bowser in Coffeyville, KS.
Mug passed away peacefully at home on Jan. 30, 2022. Mug was born at home in Easton, Kansas November 4, 1938 to Georgia (Phillips) Richter and Francis Anthony Richter. Mug was one of seven children; Francis “Fritz” Richter (deceased); Jerry (Mary) Richter, Leavenworth; Vicky Salyers, Leavenworth; Carol (William) Cole, Leavenworth; Butch (Barbara) Richter, Easton; and Connie (Rick) Cook, Easton.
LEAVENWORTH - Bob Stalter, 59, of Leavenworth, passed from this life into eternal life, Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022.
Mug passed away peacefully at home on Jan. 30, 2022. Mug was born at home in Easton, Kansas November 4, 1938 to Georgia (Phillips) Richter and Francis Anthony Richter. Mug was one of seven children; Francis “Fritz” Richter (deceased); Jerry (Mary) Richter, Leavenworth; Vicky Salyers, Leavenworth; Carol (William) Cole, Leavenworth; Butch (Barbara) Richter, Easton; and Connie (Rick) Cook, Easton.
LEAVENWORTH - William “Bill” Joseph Budke, 84, of Leavenworth, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, January 29, 2022. He was born Aug. 28, 1937, at the family home in Beloit, Kan., to Frank and Mary (Ottley) Budke.
Gladys Louise (Robertson) Courter, 84, of Leavenworth, Kan., went to see her maker Jan. 25, 2022. She was born Jan. 18, 1938, in Atchison, Kan, the daughter of Frank and…
Eleanor (Hersh) Hughes, 92, died Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. She was born Sept. 3, 1929, to Benjaminand Opal (Hale) Hersh in Snomac, Okla.On June 12, 1948, Eleanor married MelvinHughes. He…
LEAVENWORTH – Roger Keith Tolliver, Sr., 78, of Leavenworth, passed away Jan. 13, 2022.A memorial service will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, at the R.L. Leintz Funeral…