Obituaries

Karl E. Krueger

Karl E. Krueger, 62, of Sioux Falls, SD and formerly of Sparta, died Tuesday, February 16, 2010 in Omaha, NE as a result of a trucking accident. He was born on March 12, 1947 in La Crosse, WI to Harold and Lucy (Schroeder) Krueger. He grew up in the Leon area and graduated from Sparta High School in 1965. He enlisted in the US Army on June 30, 1966. He served 13 years and had three tours during the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged in 1979. Karl worked for Niedfeldt Trucking in La Crosse, Martin Trucking in Tomah, Hilleshiem Trucking in Sparta, and finally Roadway Yellow Trucking out of Chicago,

Schauf, Robert L. age 69, retired Consolidated Freight truck driver of 37 years, died Tuesday, July 10, 2007.

Memorial service, 11:00 A.M., Saturday, July 14, Westlink Christian Church, 2001 N. Maize Rd., Wichita, KS. Born January 10, 1938 to the late Leo and Pauline (Becker) Schauf. Also preceded in death by brothers, Edwin, Norbert, Herman, Ernest, Tony, and Eugene. He is survived by his wife, Thelma (Goodell) Schauf whom he married on October 7, 1989; daughters, Rogena (Bruce) Wellard of San Bernardino, CA, Rita Hunter of Liberal, Alesia Schauf of Marshfield, MO; sons, Robert Mitchel Schauf of Salt Lake City, UT, Richard Schauf of San Bernardino, CA; stepsons, Bryan (Ann) Cooper; Tim (Kathy) Cooper, both of Denver, CO; brother, Pete Schauf of Liberal; sisters, Dee Drane of San Marcos, TX, Maxine (Paul) Henning of Kaufman, TX, Marcie Leppke, Erma (Dean) Schuster both of Wichita; 7 grandchildren; 5 step-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, their families and extended family. The greatest enjoyment of Bob's life was driving for C&F Truck Lines and, through his work, he acquired many lasting and enduring friendships. He was a very giving person, always there to help a friend, neighbor, or even a stranger, and he gave his love and time to God by always helping at the church. Memorial fund established with Wichita Children's Home, 810 N. Holyoke, Wichita, KS 67208. Downing & Lahey Mortuary West. Tributes may be sent to the family via www.dlwichita.com Published in the Wichita Eagle from 7/12/2007 - 7/13/2007.

Mr. Jack John Kells, age 83 of Stockbridge , Georgia , passed away March 25, 2007. He was born in Covington , KY. He served his country in the US Army during WWII.

In 1972 Mr. Kells came to work as a road driver at Consolidated Freightways and remained there until they closed the doors on September 2, 2002. He had no family other than his co-workers at Consolidated Freightways. His smile will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, March 27, 6-8pm at Haisten Funeral Home in McDonough , Georgia .

Gwen Gray

Former Linehaul Secretary, Consolidated Freightways

8321 Louisville Drive

Winston , GA 30187

770-920-0158

LARRY DARBY, 58, of Calhoun died Sunday 2/25/07. Funeral will be Tuesday, 2/27/07 at 4 PM at Trinity Baptist Church in Calhoun, GA.

Larry retired from Yellow Freight Systems, Inc in October 1998 after 26 years of service and was a member of Teamsters Local 728 in Atlanta, GA. Max Brannon & Sons Funeral Home is in charge of the arangements.

Condolences can be sent to his wife and family at: Faye Darby 2215 McDaniel Station Road Calhoun, GA 30701

Larry Glen Ellison 56, of Grayson, Georgia, born Janurary 25, 1950 in Carlinville, Illinois, passed away July 8, 2006 in Georgia. Larry was a Linehaul Driver with Consolidated Freightways and Yellow Freight for a total of 27 years.

He graduated from Edwardsville High School in Edwardsville, Illinois in 1968. He attended Belleville Junoir College and New Hampshire University.

He served as a Green Beret in the Special Forces in the United States Army for 5 years. He was a member of Hebron Baptist Church in Dacula, Georgia.

He was preceded in death by his Mother, Anna Lou Ellison of Mamoth Springs, Arkansas. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Deborah (Lemonds) Ellison, to whom he married on November 26, 1971 at Meadow Heights Baptist Church in Collinsville, Illinois, his children, Jennifer and Mark Novak of Cypress, Texas, Jamie Ellison of Grayson, Georgia, and Josh Ellison of Lawrencevill, Georgia. Grandchildren, Zachary Ellison, Zane and Hayden Novak, and Tyler Ellison, his father Jack Ellison of Mammoth Springs, Arkansas, his sister Margie Ellison Busch (James), his brother Robert Ellison (Julia), and many relatives and friends.