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Martin Unfred Obituary

Martin Lester Unfred

Martin Lester Unfred, 72, of Lawrence, KS., died Wednesday, August 19 at his home.He was born November 14, 1942 in Tonganoxie, KS., to Frank Lester and Ethel Walker Unfred. He was a 1962 graduate of Lecompton High School in Lecompton, KS. Martin served active duty in the US Navy for two years and the Navy Reserves for two years. He worked for Farmland Industries in Lawrence as a machinist for 32 yrs, retiring in 2000. He operated a tree service on the side, and worked as a mower for the Eagle Bend Golf Course for the last 14 yrs. He was a member of the Ozawkie American Legion, Post #225, the VFW Post # 852 in Lawrence, and the Eagles Lodge # 309 in Lawrence. Martin was also an avid golfer.He married Sandra Irene Matlock on April 10, 1965. She preceded him in death on October 14,1990. He then married Gwendolyn Elaine Witcher in Miami, OK on Dec. 1, 2000. She survives of the home. Other survivors include two sons, Steven and his wife Laura Unfred, McLouth, KS and Michael and his wife Nicki Unfred, Topeka, KS., three step children, Pamela Russell and her partner Cathy Sunderland, Manhattan, KS, Steve Weis, Wamego, KS., Brett and his wife Sarah Weis, Salina, KS., one brother, Bruce Unfred, Hempill, TX., and three sisters, Loretta Deskin, Bloomington, IN., Twila Higgins, Lawrence, KS., and Marsha Jenkins, Whittenburg, AZ., Four grandchildren, Steven, Ethan, Cole, Taylor six step- grandchildren, one great grandchild, Benjamin, and four step great grandchildren and many, many friends. Services with military honors will be 11:00AM Monday August 24, at the Perry American Legion in Perry. Visitation will be one hour prior to services 10-11AM at the legion. Burial will follow at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence, KS. Memorials may be made to the Perry American Legion or the Salvation Army in Lawrence. Online condolences may be made at www.barnettfamilyfh.com

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Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Aug. 20, 2015.
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He will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers to all the family. Thank you Elaine for taking good care of him.

Fred & Millie Hein

August 27, 2015

Elaine and boys, I am so sorry for your loss. Martin was so fun when we were kids. My sisters and I always enjoyed those wild and crazy Unfred boys. Heaven has more JOY now! He was a good man and will be missed. God bless you. Cousin Connie, Houston, TX

August 27, 2015

i will miss him always

eric Unfred

August 25, 2015

Prayers for you, Mike Steve and famly. Martin was a great man and friend.

Cliff Hadl

August 24, 2015

Elaine, so sorry. Thoughts and prayers are with you
Erma Dieker

August 23, 2015

We are so sorry to hear of Martin's death. His classmates at LHS will remember him always and our prayers will be with you all during this difficult time.

Patty Andes Sturdivant

August 22, 2015

So many fun fun memories.... You will not be forgotten. Hugs, Elaine

Linda Urish

August 21, 2015

Michael, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your dad and mom were great people. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Missy James-Johnson

August 21, 2015

Martin, you were one of the best! Erma and I will never forget you. Steve and Mike your dad will live forever in our hearts.

fred thorne

August 21, 2015

Elaine and Family:
So sorry about Martin's passing. Carrie and I have always enjoyed our times together when we visited our kids. God Blessings to Martin & your family.

Don & Carrie Folkert

August 21, 2015

Always a friend.Worked with Martin&Steve at Farmland .

Ron Farris

August 21, 2015

Steve/Mike/Elaine----God bless you and may the love of family & friends carry you through your grief. Now that he is gone, let him go for he has so many things to see & do. We are all very blessed to have had so many wonderful years to share with him. We will miss him so very much.-----Love

Bruce & Shirley Unfred

August 21, 2015

Even though we will not be there to help you with your sorrow we will be there in spirit,please remember all the good times we have had with Martin and Elaine, Boy Martin you will be missed.

Dee and Todd

August 20, 2015

I am sorry to hear of your dad's passing Mike and Steve. Peace be with you.

Pam Hahn

August 20, 2015

Mike I'm so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Sharon Morris

August 20, 2015

I'M VERY SORRY STEVE & MIKE TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR DAD ,I LOVE YOU BROTHER ALWAYS BRIAN STONE !!!!!

August 20, 2015

Elaine, so sorry to hear about Martin - I will never forget him singing "You ain't nothing but a Hound Dog". Wish we would have kept in touch more over the last few years. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Ila Russell

August 20, 2015

Martin-You are now at peace. Adam Kasson and family

August 20, 2015

Condolences to the Unfred family.

Dona Higgins

August 20, 2015

Elaine.. Praying you find peace and comfort at this difficult time.. Mike and I are always here if you need us.. Mike and Susie Case

Mike and Susie Case

August 20, 2015

I'm very sorry to hear about your father passing. You will be in our thoughts and prayers!

Cheryl Powers-Rice

August 20, 2015

All our Love and Prayers to Gwen and the family, We will miss Martin Greatly. John and Carolyn

August 20, 2015

Thinking of your family from Omaha,Nebraska.Heaven has a new Guardian Angel. God Bless you All.
Lisa Morphy

August 20, 2015

I wanna say to my cousins Steve and Mike and families. My thoughts and prayers are with you both, as well from my father Butch and the rest of our family. May God be with you all and wish we could wrap our arms around you. Aunt Sandy has been waiting with open arms. Love you. Marta, and family, Butch and families, we all luv you

marta dawn

August 19, 2015

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