Obituaries
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Molly Copeland 95, of Girard , KS died 8:45pm Wednesday March 31,
2010 at Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg , KS following a brief illness.
Molly was born February 27, 19 15 in West Mineral, KS the daughter of
Martin and Mary (Suster) Oberzan. She attended and graduated from
area schools in West Mineral, KS.
On December 30, 19 37 she married James J. Copeland in West Mineral,
KS; he preceded her in death on January 29, 1991 . Molly was a
homemaker. Molly was a member of the St. Michael’s Catholic Church in
Girard , KS and a former member of the Episcopal Church in Pittsburg ,
KS ; she was a member of the Girard Bowling League since 1967,
Holiday Lanes Women’s League and Bridge Club. She also enjoyed
golfing at Pittsburg and Girard golf courses.
Survivors include son Jim Copeland and wife Laurie of Jensen Beach,
FL; grandson Michael Copeland and wife Malania of Onalaska , WI ;
great-grandchildren Robert and Olivia Copeland; and many nieces,
nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and 12 brothers and
sisters.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10am Tuesday April 6, 2010 at the St.
Michael’s Catholic Church in Girard , KS with Fr. Carney officiating.
Burial will follow at the Highland Park Cemetery in Pittsburg , KS . Rosary
will be recited at 7:00pm Monday April 5, 2010 at the Bath-Naylor Funeral
Home in Pittsburg , KS . Friends may call after 12pm on Monday. E-mail
condolences may be left at www.bathnaylor.com. Arrangements are by
Bath-Naylor Funeral Home of Pittsburg, KS.
2010 at Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg , KS following a brief illness.
Molly was born February 27, 19 15 in West Mineral, KS the daughter of
Martin and Mary (Suster) Oberzan. She attended and graduated from
area schools in West Mineral, KS.
On December 30, 19 37 she married James J. Copeland in West Mineral,
KS; he preceded her in death on January 29, 1991 . Molly was a
homemaker. Molly was a member of the St. Michael’s Catholic Church in
Girard , KS and a former member of the Episcopal Church in Pittsburg ,
KS ; she was a member of the Girard Bowling League since 1967,
Holiday Lanes Women’s League and Bridge Club. She also enjoyed
golfing at Pittsburg and Girard golf courses.
Survivors include son Jim Copeland and wife Laurie of Jensen Beach,
FL; grandson Michael Copeland and wife Malania of Onalaska , WI ;
great-grandchildren Robert and Olivia Copeland; and many nieces,
nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and 12 brothers and
sisters.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10am Tuesday April 6, 2010 at the St.
Michael’s Catholic Church in Girard , KS with Fr. Carney officiating.
Burial will follow at the Highland Park Cemetery in Pittsburg , KS . Rosary
will be recited at 7:00pm Monday April 5, 2010 at the Bath-Naylor Funeral
Home in Pittsburg , KS . Friends may call after 12pm on Monday. E-mail
condolences may be left at www.bathnaylor.com. Arrangements are by
Bath-Naylor Funeral Home of Pittsburg, KS.
