F. Oakes Miriam

Oakes, Miriam F., 103, retired secretary for First National Bank, died Saturday, March 3, 2007. Visitation with the family 6:00 ~ 8:00 P.M., Wednesday and service 1:00 P.M., Thursday, both at Downing Lahey Mortuary East. Preceded in death by husband, E.W. Oakes, parents, and son, Kenneth Van Dusen. Survivors: son, Paul and Patricia Van Dusen of Delta, CO; daughter-in-law, JoAnn Van Dusen of Wichita; grandchildren, Debra Carmichael and Jon and Lisa Van Dusen, all of Wichita, Devon Van Dusen of Hotchkiss, CO and Dana and Terry Ungaro of Peonia, CO; great-grandchildren, Jason Bannecker of Phoenix, AZ, Andrew and Amy Bannecker of Chicago, IL, Kristin Van Dusen Tyler Carmichael and Benjamin Carmichael, all of Wichita, Cobin Keegan and Carter Keegan, both of Hotchkiss, CO; step-son, Bill and Jacque Oakes of Independence, KS; step-grandchildren, Brad and Tracy Oakes of Independence, KS and Lesley and Marty Kiser of Mahaska, KS. A memorial has been established with Hillside Christian Church, 8330 E. Douglas, Wichita, KS, 67206.