9/29/2004 Louis A. Osbourn Louis A. Osbourn, 84, of Manhattan, died Friday morning, Sept. 24, at KU Medical Center, in Kansas City, Kan., following heart surgery. Mr. Osbourn was born on May 19, 1920, in Randolph. He attended school in the Blue Springs, Neb., area and graduated from high school in 1938. He served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of World War II. Mr. Osbourn worked for the U.S. Postal Service as a rural mail carrier in St. George. He also worked as a car salesman. Mr. Osbourn was a charter member of the Harvest Baptist Church of Manhattan, 40 et 8, voiture 1261, Pierce-Keller American Legion Post #17, the Eagles Lodge, and the Disabled Veterans of America, all of Manhattan. He also was a service officer assisting veterans with V.A. claims and forms and was an ombudsman for the KDOA in Topeka. He married Helen J. McNeill in March of 1940. She preceded him in death. He married E. Jane Gossett on May 2, 1986, in Topeka. She survives of the home. In addition to his wife, Mr. Osbourn is survived by two sons, Richard J. Osbourn of Buena Vista, Colo. and John J. Osbourn of Garden City; two daughters, Carol Petersen and Cathy Osborn, both of Manhattan; 10 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and one great great grandson. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister; and a grand daughter. Funeral services were Tuesday at the Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego with Pastor Stephen Henderson officiating. Burial took place at the St. George Cemetery with full military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association and can be sent in care of the Stewart Funeral Home, P.O. Box 48. Wamego, 66547-0048.