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MEMPHIS — Ann Kuykendall “Kirkie” Parker of Memphis, Tenn., passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, September 11, 2019. Born October 10, 1935 in Fort Smith, Ark., she was the daughter of the late Bob and Emmadean Kuykendall, and was preceded in death by her brother, Bob Allen Kuykendall. She pledged Chi Omega while attending the University of Arkansas, where she received her Bachelor of Arts in 1957.
She is survived by her son, Rob Parker (Lesley) of Memphis, and her daughter Carolyn Parker Akin (Doug) of Indiana. She is also survived by her granddaughter, Zoey Parker who she loved more than life itself.
Any donations in her memory can be made to the Fort Smith Boys and Girls Club or the Chi Omega Foundation.
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MADISON, Wis. — Weyland R. Ginther, 90, of Madison, passed away on September 23rd, 2019 at All Saints Memory Care in Madison, Wis. Weyland was born on January 17, 1929 in Elgin, Ill. to Victor and Dorothy Ginther. Weyland married Gloria Black in September of 1951 in Elgin, Ill. The couple were married for 62 years before Gloria passed away on February 22nd, 2013 in Hot Springs, Ark.
Weyland served in the US Navy for six years, and was honorably discharged in 1954. He graduated from the University of Denver, and worked for IBM until his retirement in 1987.
Weyland is survived by his children, Sara (Todd) Hartnell, and Briggs Ginther; grandchildren, Frankie Ginther, Samuel Odorizzi, Andrea (Tyler) Darden, and Jessica (Tim) White; and a great-grandchild, Landon White.
Weyland is preceded in death by his parents, wife, Gloria, and two siblings.
A Funeral Service will held at Asbury United Methodist Church, 6101 University Ave., Madison, on Tuesday, Oct. 8th, 2019, at 3 p.m., with Rev. Harold Zimmick presiding. Friends may greet the family one hour prior to service. The family would like to extend their gratitude to All Saints Memory Care and Agrace Hospice for their wonderful care of Weyland. Please share your memories at Cressfuneralservice.com. Cress Funeral & Cremation Service, 3610 Speedway Road, Madison (608) 238-3434.