BILLS, Frank N. - b. September 18, 1942 - d. January 19, 2013

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Frank N. Bills, age 70, of Severy, Kansas, died Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita, Kasnas.  Frank was born on September 18, 1942 in Wichita, Kansas, the son of Ransler N. and Mary Henrietta (Fuller) Bills.

Frank was a graduate of Severy High School in Severy, Kansas.  He owned and operated Frank Bills Trucking for 50 years.  Frank also farmed and raised cattle.  He was a member of the Cattleman's Association and KCC.  He enjoyed going to the coffee shop first thing every morning to visit with all of his friends.  He enjoyed driving around, working his cattle, and watching his crops grow.  On December 29, 2009 in Wichita, Kansas, Frank married Rita M. Stapleford.

Survivors include his wife, Rita, of the home; his daughters, Deborah Batson and husband, Rick, Jackie Bills, and Teresa McKay, all of Severy, Kansas; his son, Kurt Thomas of Lawrence, Kansas; stepchildren, Nancy Johnson and  Kent Johnson and wife, Stephanie, all of El Dorado, Kansas; his sister, Charlotte Bills of Severy, Kansas; his brothers, John Bills and Tom Bills, both of Severy, Kansas; four grandchildren, Amber, Kelsey, Courtney, and Kiley; two step-grandchildren, Blake and Kade; and one great-grandchild, Brock.  Frank was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Countryside Funeral Home, 420 S. 20th Street, Fredonia, Kansas 66736 with Pastor Dave Warren and Rev. Gene Benefiel officiating.  Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Eureka, Kansas.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.  The family has suggested memorials to either the American Diabetes Association or the Brody Hurt Memorial Park and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home.  Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com.  

(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)