 PHS PRINCIPAL LEON JURSCHE COFFEYVILLE H. S. PRINCIPAL JOE MARTIN OBITUARIES Leon H. Jursche, 90, of Frontenac, a former Parsons resident, died Tuesday, May 25, 2010, at the Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg. He was born June 29, 1919, at Ringo to Pongrac and Mary Jursche. He graduated from the Frontenac High School in 1937 and earned his bachelor of science, master of science and education specialist degrees from Pittsburg State University. He spent 37 years in the field of education as a business teacher, coach and administrator. He taught in Arcadia, McCune, Parsons and Frontenac schools. He served as head football coach, jr. varsity basketball coach, and later principal at Parsons High School. From 1942 to 1945 he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a member of the Frontenac United Methodist Church, American Legion, P.S.U. Alumni Association, Pittsburg Masonic Lodge, Mirza Shrine and Order of Eastern Star. He was a former Rotarian and served as president of the Parsons Rotary Club in 1965-66. Survivors include his wife of nearly 68 years, Marie (Rudolph) Jursche of Frontenac, a niece and a nephew. He was preceded in death by his daughter, JoAnne Jursche; and three sisters. A graveside service was May 28 at the Garden of Memories Cemetery at Pittsburg. Memorials are suggested to the Frontenac Educational Foundation or the Frontenac United Methodist Church. They can be sent to the Friskel Funeral Home, P.O. Box 907, Frontenac, 66763. Online condolences may be left at www.friskelfuneralhome.com. ----------------------------------------------- JOANN JURSCHE Obituary for beautiful JoAnn Jursche, second from the left See another picture of JoAnn on Page3, #19 AND P4, Pic # 35 Jo Ann Jursche Miranda Birth 30 Aug 1944 Kansas, USA Death 2 Jan 1997 (aged 52) Pittsburg, Crawford County, Kansas, USA Burial Garden of Memories Cemetery Pittsburg, Crawford County, Kansas, USA Memorial ID 134785263 · View Source Jo Ann attended in schools in Parsons, KS and graduated from the Senior High School in 1962 where she was queen candidate and varsity cheerleader. Her dad Leon Jursche, was Head Football Coach, Head Track Coach, and Jr. Varsity Basketball Coach and later PHS Principal. She then continued her studies at Kansas State College of Pittsburg, KS. She married Michael E. Meyer in Nov. 1977 in Los Angeles, California. In June of 1983, following a divorce from Mr. Meyer, she married Alfred J. Miranda. ----------------------------------------------- JOE MARTIN Joseph D. ‘Joe’ Martin Posted: Tuesday, November 5, 2013 12:29 pm Joseph D. “Joe” Martin, 82, a longtime resident of Parsons, died at 10:15 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin after entering the hospital on Oct. 4. Joe was born on Jan. 30, 1931, outside of Scammon to Joseph W. and Helen C. (O’Malley) Martin. Joe married Mary Jean Saporito on Aug. 27, 1955, at St. Bridget’s Catholic Church in Scammon. He attended Weir schools and was a 1948 graduate of Weir High School. He graduated from Labette Community College and Pittsburg State University with multiple degrees in education. He also was a veteran of the Korean War. In the fall of 1955, Joe began his educational career at Parsons East Junior High. He later taught at Parsons High School. During his time in the classroom, Joe taught physical education and social studies. During his tenure as a teacher, he coached football, basketball and track. From 1966 to 1971, he was head football coach at PHS. From 1972 to 1981, he served as assistant principal and athletic director at PHS. In the fall of 1981, he was hired as principal at Roosevelt Middle School in Coffeyville. He continued in that position until his retirement in 1993. Following his retirement, he and Mary Jean returned to Parsons, where they had lived since. He was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Parsons and a third-degree member of the Knights of Columbus and had volunteered at St. Vincent DePaul Society. He was also a volunteer for Meals on Wheels and a member of Brown-Bishop Post No. 704, Veterans of Foreign Wars. In earlier years, he stayed busy officiating basketball and football games. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. Joe will always be remembered for taking time to make the difference in the lives of innumerable individuals. Survivors include his loving wife of 58 years, Mary Jean of the home; four sons, Joe L. Martin and his wife, Kathy, of Frontenac, David Martin and his wife, Robie, Mark Martin and his wife, Sherri, all of Parsons, and Mike Martin and his wife, Donna, of Girard; 11 grandchildren, Elizabeth, Emily, Kyle, John David, Seth, Maegen, Mikinzi, Kelsey, Drew, Luke and Anne Marie; four great-grandchildren, Abby, Rylie, Jackson and Taryn; a brother, Carl E. Martin and his wife, Mary Ann, of West Mineral; and a sister, Helen Marie Wallace and her husband, Larry, of Clay Center. The funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Parsons. Burial will be in St. Bridget’s Cemetery in Scammon. The parish rosary will be prayed at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons, where the family will receive friends immediately following the rosary. Memorials are suggested to the Parsons Educational Foundation for the Joe and Mary Jean Martin Scholarship Fund or St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and may be left at or mailed to the funeral home, P.O. 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