ALLISON William E. ALLISON -- Hoisington Dispatch -- Thursday, Jan. 9, 1890 Died... at the residence of Mr. Jacob GROSSARDT, December 30, William E. ALLISON. William Emerald ALLISON was born August 21, 1871, his age at death being 18 years, 4 months and 9 days. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. THOMPSON. Willie has not lived here so very long but will be greatly missed by his many friends. He leaves a mother, sister and brothers to mourn his death. They have the heartfelt sympathy of the whole community in their bereavement. ARTH Tony ARTH -- Hoisington Dispatch -- Thursday, April 8, 1920 Tony ARTH, for many years a citizen of Great Bend, was found dead in his room at the Barton House Sunday morning, death probably having resulted from heart failure. He was a member of the G.A.R. and the Catholic Church and was 75 years old. Surviving children are Frank of Florence, Edgar and Louis of Great Bend, Mrs. Sam RARIDEN of Arkansas City, Mrs. Chas. NEWKIRK of Great Bend and a daughter in Denver. AXMAN Mrs. Joseph B. AXMAN (Maragert C. PAULUS AXMAN) (Obituary): "Great Bend � Margaret C. Axman, 68, died July 30 (1982) at Central Kansas Medical Center, Great Bend, after a long illness. Born Margaret Paulus on April 27, 1914, at Olmitz, she married Joseph B. Axman on Nov. 9, 1938, at Olmitz, She was a retired nurse's aide and has been a Great Bend resident since 1967, moving from Olmitz. She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church Altar Society and Daughters of Isabella, all of Great Bend. Survivors include the widower of the home; and one sister, Mary Ann Mausolf, Hoisington. Funeral services were Monday at the church, with Rev. Charles Mazouch officiating. Burial was at St. Anne's Cemetery, Olmitz. Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home was in charge." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) BAGLEY Geo. Archie BAGLEY -- Hoisington Dispatch -- Thursday, March 13, 1890 Died... Geo. Archie BAGLEY, on March 8th, at 11:25 p.m., aged 7 years, 2 months and 10 days. He was injured by a fall when 17 months old which deformed him for life. Was patient in his suffering and passed away calmly without a struggle. Funeral services were held in the M. E. church Monday morning at 10 o'clock conducted by Rev. PITKIN. IN MEMORY OF ARCHIE by Lavina Dodge One little soul has passed away Beyond the dreary earth; Where there in happiness alway With purity and mirth There Angels robed in garments white Awaited him to come; And there he saw the blessed light In his eternal home Then weep not father, mother dear, For him beneath the sod; For, though it is so hard to bear, His spirit is with God ------------------ (A letter to the editor, Hoisington Dispatch -- March 13, 1890) We wish, through the columns of the DISPATCH, to express our heartfelt thanks to our untiring friends who so kindly assisted us in the late sickness and death of our darling boy. May heaven's richest blessings attend them in their time of sorrow are the best wishes of Mrs. and Mrs. G. M. BAGLEY BAHR John Joseph and Edward Earl BAHR -- Great Bend Tribune --June 9, 1953 Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 4 p.m. in the Cook and Weber funeral home for John Joseph and Edward Earl, the twin sons of Mr. and Mrs. Edward BAHR of Albert. They were born Sunday morning at St. Rose hospital. John Joseph died yesterday afternoon, and his twin brother died last night. The Rev. Dennis M. McAulisse will officiate at the services, and burial will be in the Great Bend cemetery. In addition to their parents, the infants are survived by the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl McCosh, Osborne, formerly of Great Bend, and the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfons Bahr, who live on a farm near Olmitz. Donated by Lanette Yakel - email: jeffnbobo@earthlink.net BAHR Ervin A. BAHR -- Great Bend Tribune -- December 12, 1953 Ervin A. Bahr, 31, 2022 Jackson, died Saturday morning at St. Rose hospital following a lingering illness. Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Irene BAHR; two daughters, Connie, 5, and Kathy, 3, all of the home. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Alfons BAHR of Olmitz, and a brother is Edward BAHR of Albert. Services will be held Monday at 9:30 a.m. from St. Rose of Lima Catholic church with Msgr. John Cody officiating and burial is to be in the Great Bend cemetery. Rosary will be said Sunday evening at 8 from the Cook and Weber funeral home. Bahr lived in Great Bend for the past six years and farmed with his father on the home place south of Olmitz. Donated by Lanette Yakel - email: jeffnbobo@earthlink.net BECK BECK, Ferdinand Ferdinand BECK passed away at his home in Odin early Tuesday morning (May 14, 1946) following a short illness at the age of 76 years, 11 months and 27 days. He was born in Austria May 17, 1869 and while in his early twenties came to this country, locating on a farm in this Odin community, where he has made his home for the past fifty-four years. He was quite active in farm life until recent years when he gave up farming and, with his wife, moved to Odin. Surviving are his widow, two sons, Fred of Odin and Frank, who resides northeast of Hoisington, one brother, John of Odin and eleven grandchildren. A daughter and a son died in infancy. Funeral services were held from the Holy Family Church in Odin at nine o'clock this morning, conducted by Father Anthony Mages adn burial was made in the Odin cemetery. Submitted by Nancy Schremmer - NSSCHRE@aol.com BECK BECK, Frank A. Hoisington - Frank A BECK, 82, died Dec. 22 (1987) at Hoisington Lutheran Hospital. Born May 24, 1905 in Odin, he had been a lifetime resident of the Odin-Hoisington area. He married Mary m. KLUG Nov 27, 1928 in Odin. She died Nov. 15, 1980. He was a retired farmer. BECK was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Hoisington. Survivors include two sons, Gene of Hoisington, and Elmer of Great Bend, five daughters, Bernice CHRISTOPHER, Elma STRICKER and Betty STEINER, all of Hoisington, Helen URBAN of Ellinwood and Kathy THOMPSON of Richmond, TX; 21 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Parish rosary will be at 7:30 tonight at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church with the Rev. Jim Sheehan officiating. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the church renovation fund. Submitted by: Nancy Schremmer - NSSchre@aol.com BECKER Marvin Jacob BECKER (Obituary): "Marvin J. Becker, 58, 115 W. 15th St., died suddenly Wednesday morning ( 19 January 1983) at the Russell Hospital after becoming ill at his home in the early morning hours. Death was believed to have been caused by a heart attack. Born Dec. 16, 1924, at Milberger, he was a life-long resident of the area. He and his family moved from a farm near Galatia to Russell in December, 1972. A graduate of Russell High School in 1942, he attended St. John's College in Winfield before returning to his home to farm. He had been active in grain and livestock operations with his brother, LaVern. In recent months, the brothers have separated their agricultural operations but they still own farm acreage in a partnership. Mr. Becker was married to the former Marlene E. Karst, Aug. 18, 1946, in the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Milberger. She survives. Other survivors are three sons, Stephen and Michael of Russell, and Paul, Sayre, Okla; two daughters, Anita Botka, Las Vegas, Nev., and Laura, Russell; his mother, Mrs. Bertha Becker, Russell; brother, LaVern, Milberger; sister, Mrs. Elaine Earlywine, LaPorte, Ind.; and four grandchildren. A member of the United Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Milberger, he was a veteran of World War II and a member of the American Legion. Tuesday, Jan. 18, marked the final day of his term on the state Extension Service Advisory Council. He was recognized for his years of service in an area extension service meeting at Hays. A former Soil Conservation Service county committeeman of Barton County, Mr. Becker was active in a number of agricultural interests and events. He was a member of the Russell County extension service committee for several years. He was a director of First of Kansas Savings Association, and was associated in oil development in the area. He was a past director and past president of the Galatia Farmers Cooperative Association. When he and his brother had joint agricultural ventures, they operated under the name of L and M Farms. The funeral service is at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21, in the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Milberger, with the Rev. Robert Kreier officiating. Burial will be in the Milberger Cemetery. Pohlman's Mortuary, Russell, is in charge of arrangements. A memorial in his name has been established with the United Emmanuel Lutheran Church Men's Vespers Program. Gifts may be left at the church or the mortuary." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) BERQUIST Mrs. Ardon (HAHN) BERQUIST (Obituary): "Claflin - Mrs. Ardon Berquist [Note. Her first name is unknown. Ardon was her husband's name], 46, died this morning (4 May 1966?) at the Central Kansas Medical Center, after an eighth month illness. Born Nov. 15, 1919 at Galatia, she married Ardon Berquist April 14, 1951, in Galatia. They had lived the past 13 years in Claflin. She had been employed by the Hoisington National Bank. She was a member of the Methodist Church, Claflin, the Wesleyan Service Guide and VFW Auxiliary. She survived by the widower; two sons, Kent and Craig, both of the home; one daughter, Paula, of the home; father, John Haun, and his wife, Elizabeth, Galatia; two brothers, Dr. Richard Haun, Lawrence, and Milton Haun, Schenectady, N.Y.; three sisters, Mrs. Bernie Gunn, Overland Park, Mrs. Elsie Blackwood, Hoisington; Miss Doris Haun, Denver. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by the Herthel Funeral Home, Hoisington, where friends may call after 9 a.m. Wednesday." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) BITTER Alexander ALEXANDER (Funeral card): In loving memory of, Alexander Bitter, August 12, 1903, Barton County, August 20, 1965, Barton County. Services: Sunday, August 22, 1965, at the Emanuel Lutheran Church, Hoisington, Kansas, 2:30 p.m., Clergyman: Rev. G. Weise, Music: Church Choir, Mrs. LeRoy Wilhelm, Organist. Interment: Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery. Casket Bearers: Gus Yakel, Armin F. Deutsch, Martin Lehmann, Julius Krug, Solomon Bitter, Fred Lehning. Arrangements by Burgat Funeral Home Inc., Hoisington, Kansas. (Obituary): Alexander Bitter, 62, Dies in Hoisington Hoisington � Alexander Bitter, 62, died Friday of a heart attach while on a fishing trip at Cheyenne Bottoms. Born, August 12, 1903, in Barton County, he was a retired farmer. He lived at Hoisington since 1948. He married Pauline Miller, April 21, 1934, at Chicago, Illinois. He was a past council member of Emanuel Lutheran Church, Hoisington. Survivors include the widow; and sisters, Mrs. Amelia Howlier and Mrs. Katie Eichman, both of Hoisington. (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) BITTER Amelia (SCHULTZ) BITTER (Mrs. Henry BITTER III (Obituary and notice of funeral are identical except for the visitation times): Hoisington � Mrs. Amelia Bitter, 71, died Tuesday (17 September 1974) at the Hoisington Hospital. She was born February 14, 1903 in Russia and married Henry Bitter III on March 31, 1941 who preceded her in death on Feb. 3, 1969. She had been a resident of the Hoisington area since 1906. She transcribed Sunday School material for the Lutheran Publishing House into Braille for the blind. She was a member of the Concordia Lutheran Church of Hoisington, Victory EHU. Survivors are three step-sons: Edwin, LaCrosse; Gerhardt, Otis; Wilmer, Ulysses; two step-daughters; Mrs. Solomon (Alvera) Bitter, Hoisington; Mrs. Leo (Hilda) Wilhelm, Hoisington; two brothers, Fred Schultz and Emanuel Schultz, Hoisington; eight sisters: Mrs. Harold Cheney, Miss Katie Schultz, Miss Mollie Schultz, Miss Marie Schultz, Mrs. Rosie Popp, all of Hoisington; Mrs. Olaf Juergensen, Phoenix, Ariz; Mrs. Merle Gross, Lynn; Mrs. Carl Podszus, Arlington; eight step-grandchildren, and eleven step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday in the Concordia Lutheran Church of Hoisington with Pastor D. G. Meyer officiating. Burial will be in the Hoisington Cemetery. Friends may call for 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home of Hoisington and 9:30 a.m. until service time Friday at the church. The family suggests memorials of the donor's choice." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) BITTER Ida (DIXON) BITTER (Obituary): Hoisington � Mrs. Ida D. Bitter, 82, died Saturday (6 January 1979) at the Hoisington Hospital after a long illness. She was born Ida Dixon, Jan. 29, 1896, in Marion County. She married F. H. Bitter, May 15, 1919, at Hoisington. He died in August 1963. She was a retired school teacher, having taught in the Milberger and Susank areas for many years. She had been a resident of Hoisington for more than 60 years. She was a member of the Concordia Lutheran church of Hoisington. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Gladys Harms of Great Bend; one brother, G. G. Dixon; three sisters, Mrs. Esther Base of Newton, Mrs. Nola Stross of Wichita and Mrs. Alice Zeitliw (sic) of McPherson; five grandchildren; and one great grandson. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington. Friends may call at the funeral home at 2 p.m. Sunday. The family suggests memorials to the church or to charities of the donor's choice. (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) BLACK David Young BLACK Claflin Clarion -- Thursday, July 7, 1927 David Y. BLACK of Hutchinson was fatally injured last Thursday afternoon when he was struck by Missouri Pacific train # 314 at Maple Street crossing in Hutchinson. He was picked up by an ambulance and taken to St. Elizabeth�s hospital, but he died before reaching there. Mr. BLACK had left the home of his daughter, Mrs. Nan Winder, where he makes his home and had been gone about 25 minutes when the call came to the home that he had been killed. Mr. BLACK was over 91 years of age and except for being crippled with rheumatism was in good health, even for a much younger man. Some who witnessed the accident said that the train did not whistle at the crossing. When the train struck him he caught the guard on the engine with his hands where he clung until the train stopped. His left side was crushed and had three broken ribs. David Young BLACK was born in August 1836 in Pennsylvania. He grew to manhood there and was married January 22, 1861 to Mary Alverda Henderson. To this union ten children were born, two of whom are dead. They are John and Mary. The living children are Mrs. Ida FOX, of Pueblo, Colorado; Mrs. Harriet WATSON, for Burlington, Colorado; Robert of Los Angles; Mrs. Nan WINDER of Hutchinson; Mrs. Ella EWING of Midvale, Utah; George BLACK of Hoisington; Thomas of Penokee and William of Wilson, Kansas. In 1878 the family came to Kansas and lived in Rush county for four years. They next moved to McPherson where they lived for four years, then moved out to Gove County. They lived there for some fifteen years and then moved to Claflin, where Mr. BLACK lived until Mrs. BLACK died, August 5, 1926, except for a short time he spent in Colorado a few years ago. Since his wife�s death Mr. BLACK lived for a short time with his daughter Mrs. WATSON at Burlington, Colorado, and for the past few months made his home with another daughter, Mrs. Nan WINDER in Hutchinson. Mr. BLACK had one arm crushed just after he reached manhood, in a logging accident in Pennsylvania. It was permanently stiffened and bent and was unable to get into the Civial War on that account. The body was brought to Claflin and funeral services were held at the Methodist Church at 2 o�clock. Burial was in the Claflin Cemetery by the side of his wife. Rev. Braddick was in charge of the services and a large crowd of friends of the deceased pioneer gathered to pay their respects to his memory. �Daddy� BLACK as he was usually called here, was an honest, industrious man and a mighty good citizen. He enjoyed the respect and friendship pf everyone who he came in contact, and his death was a loss to many Claflin people who knew and loved him. The relatives who were able to be present at the funeral were Mrs. WINDER and daughter fo Hutchinson; George BLACK and wife of Hoisington, Mrs. Jess MATHER, a granddaughter of Mr. BLACK , and her husband of Hoisington; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. BLACK of Wilson. Submitted by Cindy Theimer (great great-granddaughter of David Young Black) ksmom58@yahoo.com or cind@st-tel.net 1593 county rd H Colby, KS 67701 BLACK Mary Alverda (HENDERSON) BLACK Claflin Clarion -- Thursday, August 12, 1926 Mary A. HENDERSON was born in Pennsylvania, Oct 10, 1841 and died in Claflin, Kansas, Thursday, August 5 1926, aged 84 years, 9 months and 25 days. She married David Y. BLACK at Bolivar, Pennsylvania, in 1861. In 1878 they came to Rush county, Kansas and lived there four years. They then moved to McPherson where they lived for four years and going form there to Gove county. They came to Claflin about twenty-five years ago and have been residents ever since then, except for a very short stay in Colorado a few years ago. Ten children were born to Mr. and Mrs. BLACK, two of them whom are now dead. The living children are Mrs. Ida FOX , St. Joseph Missouri; Mrs. Harriet WATSON , Burlington, Colorado; Robert BLACK , Los Angeles, California; Mrs. Nan WINDERS, Hutchinson, Kansas; Mrs. Ella EWING, Salt Lake City, Utah; George BLACK , Hoisington, Kansas; Thomas BLACK, Hill City, Kansas; William BLACK of Kansas City, Kansas. The funeral services were held Friday afternoon at eh Methodist church in Claflin, Rev. Jones of the Bushton Methodist church officiating and burial was in the Claflin cemetery. Mrs. BLACK was one of the pioneers of western Kansas, and her long and useful life will remain as a happy and inspiring memory to her family and friends. Relatives who were here for the funeral Friday were: Geo. BLACK of Hoisington and his son Fred BLACK and wife and two children, and his daughter Mr. and Mrs. Jesse MATHERS; Thomas BLACK from Hill City, Kansas; Mrs. Ida FOX from St� Joseph , Missouri; Mrs. Nan WINTERS(WINDER) and Miss Mary WINTERS(WINDER) from Hutchinson. Submitted by Cindy Theimer (great great-granddaughter of David Young Black) With assist of Judy, director of the Claflin library ksmom58@yahoo.com or cind@st-tel.net 1593 county rd H Colby, KS 67701 BLACKWELL Hoisington Dispatch -- Thursday, November 21, 1889 Willis BLACKWELL, the aged colored man who has been residing about eight miles northeast of Hoisington for a number of years, died at the county poor house the first of the week. His age is said to be 114 years and 8 months, being the second oldest man in the state. The oldest man lives in Topeka and is 118 years old. BOHATSCH [Unknown newspapers] John BOHATSCH, 81, Odin, father of Clarence, 607 West 25th, died Wednesday at Old Soldiers Home, Ft. Dodge [Kansas]. Born November 11, 1895 in Austria. He married Anna KINZEL. She died July 28, 1963. He was a retired foreman for the Missouri-Pacific Railroad and longtime resident of the Odin area. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus, both of Odin as well as the American Legion, Ft. Dodge and a veteran of World War I. Other survivors include [daughters?] Orvella MOORE, Oklahoma City; Mrs. Jean CROSS, Watzeka, Illinoi; Mrs. Ruth HICKEY, Liberal [Kansas]; sister: Sister Amanda Bohatsch, Wichita; nine grandchildren, two great grandchildren. Rosary will be Friday. Contributed by Virginia Bohatch. VBOHATCH@COX.NET BORCHERS Beth (SOUTHWICK) BORCHERS (Obituary): "Hoisington - Beth Borchers, 79, died Wednesday, Dec. 23 (1981), at the St. Joseph's Hospital in Wichita. Born Dec. 9, 1902 in Barton County, she married John P. Borchers, May 22, 1942 in Hosington. He died May 24, 1967. She was a retired school teacher and dietitian and lived her entire life in Hoisington. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Altrurian Club, Civic Club, Cameo Club, Albion EHU and a 50 year member of the Order of the Eastern Star, all of Hoisington. She was survived by one nephew, Winston C. Sowers, Arcadia, Calif. Funeral services were Wednesday at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home with Rev. Don Koehn officiating. Burial was in the Hoisington cemetery. A memorial has been established to the church." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) BORTZ Elmer John BORTZ Downs (Mitchell County) � Elmer John Bortz, 72, died Friday (1978) at the Osborne County Hospital. Born March 14, 1906, in Claflin, he had been a Downs resident most of his life. He was a farmer. He married Ella Hosmeister. Survivors include his wife; four daughters, JeNelda Bodnarchuck of Summerville, N.J., JaNeva Hart and Zoe Goeheed, both of Downs, and Jane McKerney of Dayton, Ohio; one son, Bill of Downs; two sisters, Elsie Panning and Laura Rugan, both of Ellinwood; one brother, August of Arkansas Pass, Texas; and 14 grandchildren. Funeral will be Monday at 2 p.m. in Downs United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bill Ester and the Rev. Leonard Clark officiating. Buraial will be in the Downs Cemetery. (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) BOXBERGER Anna E. BOXBERGER (maiden name unknown) (funeral card): In remembrance of, Anna E. Boxberger, August 8, 1884, Hussenbach, Russia, April 11, 1975, Hoisington, Kansas. Services, Monday, April 14, 1975, Concordia Lutheran Church, Hoisington, Kansas, 2:00 p.m., Clergyman, Pastor D. G. Meyer, Music, Elmer Bitter, Organist, Congregation, Page 200 (Lord's Prayer in German), Interment: Hoisington Cemetery. Honorary Casket Bearers: Harold Boxberger, Gary Boxberger, Harvey Boxberger, LaVern Boxberger, David Boxberger, Donald Boxberger. Casket Bearers: Gerald Schneider, Steve Boxberger, Kenneth Nuss, Ronald Tittle, Dale Boxberger, Douglas Boxberger. Arrangements by Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) BOXBERGER Henry BOXBERGER Final Rites Monday for Henry Boxberger, 79 Great Bend � Henry Boxberger, 76 (sic), died early today (18 Mar 1967) in the Siesta Rest Home, Stafford, where he had made his home for the past three years. Born January 25, 1891, in Russell, he farmed for 30 years in the Milberger community and lived in Ness City, Hoisington and Great Bend before moving to the Siesta home. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday at the Burgat Chapel, Hoisington, with the Rev. Earl Wall officiating. Burial will be in the Hoisington Cemetery. Music will be furnished by the Bender Trinity Lutheran church choir. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Marvin (Helen) Bender, Russell; two sons, Emil and Paul; two brothers, William, Hoisington, and Ben, Russell, and four grandchildren. Friends may call at the Burgat Chapel until the hour of the survice. The family suggests memorials to funds of the donor's choice. (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) BOXBERGER Maria Sophia (SCHANGEL) BOXBERGER (Funeral Card): Mrs. Sophia Boxberger, daughter of Henry and Maria (Becker) Schangel, was born September 6, 1876 at Kukus, Russia and departed this life on April 23, 1969 at the Hoisington Kansas Lutheran Hospital. Her age was 92 years, 11 months and 17 days. She was baptized in early infancy, later confirmed and after attaining womanhood, she was united in marriage to Jacob Johannes. In 1902 they immigrated to American and to Lincoln, Nebraska, and then to Rocky Ford, Colo. The following year her husband died at Rocky Ford and sometime later she came to Galatia, Kansas and was married to Henry Karst, also a widower. Mr. Karst also passed away on December 2, 1933. There were two daughters by her first marriage and three sons by the second marriage. With her duties as a farm wife she was also the mother to five stepdaughters along with her own children. On January 3, 1940 she was again united in marriage to Peter Boxberger at Russell and she made her home here in Russell. Mr. Boxberger also preceded her in death in October 1952. She continued her residence here until she suffered a fall in April, 1967 and was hospitalized until she recovered and entered the Homestead Villa Nursing Home at Hoisington on June 11, 1967 where she resided until the day of her death. She was a faithful member of her church and remained active in church circles and home work until suffering this fall 2 1/2 years ago. Surviving her are two daughters, Mrs. Adam Nuss and Mrs. Arthur Radke at Russell; 3 sons, Sigmund Karst, Herman Karst, both of Hoisington; Alvin Karst, Hutchinson; five step-daughters, Mrs. Bertha Peil, Liberal, Kan.; Mrs. Hannah Popp, Hoisington, Mrs. Dolly Lang, Milwaukee, Wis.; Mrs. Edward Nuss, Russell and Mrs. Chris Kramer, Hoisington. Also 3 step daughtes from the Boxberger marriage, Mrs. George A. Dumler, Mrs. Alex Dumler and Mrs. Herman Langholz, all of Russell. 15 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren. Memorial Service: Held Monday, August 25, 1969 from St. John Lutheran Church at 2:00 p.m. following a brief family service from the Deines Funeral Home at 1:30. Rev. R. G. Sedo officiating. Organist, Mrs. Howard Vladar. Hymns: "Jesus Still Lead On" "So Nimm Den Meine Hands." Casket Bearers: Leland Nuss, Marvin L. Nuss, Leonard Karst, Harry Radke, Herman Lee Karst, Ronald Karst, Clinton or Wayne Karst, alternates. Laid to Rest: Lutheran Cemetery at Milberger. Services Entrusted To: Deines Brothers Funeral Home" (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) BRACK Edwin B. BRACK (Funeral Card): "In Remembrance of Edwin B. Brack June 5, 1903 Barton County, Kansas May 18, 1979 LaCrosse, Kansas Services Monday, May 21, 1979, Trinity Lutheran Church, Otis, Kansas, 1:30 p.m. Clergyman: Pastor Theo. Judt Music: Mrs. Dorothy Peters, Organist. Casket Bearers Woodrow Moore, Albert Steinert, LeRoy DeWald, Herman K. Brack, Rubin Funk, Fritz Schober. Interment: Fairview Cemetery, Galatia, Kansas Arrangements by: Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, Kansas" (Obituary): "Edwin B. BRACK OTIS - Edwin B. Brack, 75, Otis, died Friday May 18 at the Rush County Memorial Hosital, LaCrosse, of a sudden illness. Born June 5, 1903, in Barton County, he married Phoebe Keil, Aug. 16, 1931 at Otis. A retired farmer and a lifetime resident of the Otis-Galatia area, he was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, Otis. Survivors include his wife of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Fara Popp of Russell and Mrs. Mary LeRoy of Wichita; two step-brothers, Alvin Keil of Great Bend and Edwin Keil of Russell; one sister, Mrs. Hannah Brack of Otis, and two grandchildren. Funeral services were at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Trinity Lutheran Church at Otis. Pastor Theo Judt officiated. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery at Galatia. Memorials are suggested to the Trinity Lutheran Church. Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home was in charge of arrangments." (Note: Edwin B. Brack married his step sister, Phoebe Keil - daughter of his step- mother by her first marriage.) (Second obituary): "Edwin B. BRACK Otis - Edwin B. Brack, 75, died at LaCross of a heart attack on Friday. Born June 5, 1903, he was a retired farmer. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. today at Trinity Lutheran Church, at Otis. Burial will be at Galatia. Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Phoebe Brack; two daughters, Mrs. Paul C. (Fara) Popp of Russell and Mrs. Mary LeRoy of Wichita, and two grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Hannah Brack of Otis; two step brothers, Alvin Keil of Great Bend and Edwin Keil of Russell. Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home of Hoisington was in charge. A memorial has been established with the Trinity Lutheran Church at Otis." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) BRACK Floyd BRACK (Obituary): "Otis - Floyd Brack, 77, died Monday (9 January 1978) at Hoisington Hospital. He was born May 8, 1900, in Barton County. He married Elma Keil, Nov. 9, 1919, at Otis. She died Sept. 29, 1970. He was a retired farmer and carpenter and lived her since 1975, moving from Galatia. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Otis. Survivors include one son, LaVern of Otis; two daughters, Mrs. Ruben (LaVina) Bender of Russell and Mrs. Albert (Darlene) Bender of Salina; one brother, Edwin of Otis; one sister, Hannah Brack of Albert; 10 grandchildren; two step- grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the church with the Rev. Theo Judt officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Galatia. Friends may call from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington and from 10 a.m. until service time Wednesday at the church. The family suggests memorials of the donor's choice." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) BRACK Fred BRACK (aka Johann Frederick BRACK) (Obituary) Died on 7 March 1956: "Funeral Rites Held Here for Fred Brack Funeral services were conducted here Saturday for Fred Brack, 50, whose sudden death at his home early Wednesday shocked his many friends in the city. The service was conducted in the Methodist church Saturday afternoon with the Rev. Donald Viets, pastor, officiating. Interment was in the Hoisington cemetery and the Childs-Burgal Funeral home directed. Casket bearers who served were: Edwin Brack, Fred Kinman, Harrison Brack, Geo. Brack, Jr., Melvin Brack and Fred Boxberger. Mr. Brack's death resulted from a heart attack, which occurred in his car. He had gone out to get the family car ready to take the children to school and was stricken before he could get the car out of the garage. The home is at 512 East First Street. He was an employee of the Mast Drilling company of Russell and had worked the previous night. Born in Otis, Kansas, May 25, 1905, Mr. Brack had resided during most of his life in this area. Survivors include the widow, Josephine Brack; one son, Bruce, 10 years old; two daughters, Beverly, 8, and Merlynn, 7; two brothers, Sam of Russell, and Elmer of Denver; and a sister, Mrs. Matilda Brauer, Omaha, Nebr." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) BRACK H. U. BRACK -- Hoisington Dispatch -- Thursday, April 8, 1920 H. U. BRACK died at Otis Tuesday at an advanced age. Mr. BRACK is the eldest brother of Peter BRACK and has made his home near Otis on a farm for many years. He leaves a large family of children and grandchildren. BRACK Hannah H. (KERBS) BRACK, wife of Henry M. BRACK (Obituary): "Great Bend � Hannah H. Brack, 91, died March 25 (1985) at Cherry Village. Born Hannah H. Kerbs, February 7, 1894, in Otis, she had lived in great Bend since 1979 having moved from Otis. She married Henry M. Brack, May 5, 1921, in Otis. He died in 1979. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Brack was a member of Otis United Methodist Church. Survivors include three sons, Eldred, Ashland, Oral, Aurora, Colo, and Merle, Great Bend; one daughter, Buena Baize, Great Bend; 13 grandchildren and nine great- grandchildren. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church with Rev. Joseph Wallen officiating. Burial will be at Otis Methodist Cemetery. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Bryant-Christians Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to the church or EMTF." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) BRACK Karl BRACK (aka Charles BRACK) (Obituary) from the Great Bend Tribune (April 1, 1974), it reads: "Karl (Charles) BRACK Albert - Karl (Charles) Brack, 76, died Sunday (31 March 1974) at the Central Kansas Medical Center. Born Jan. 6, 1898 at Albert, he married Hanna Brack Jan. 28, 1921, at Otis. He was a retired farmer and longtime resident here. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Otis. Survivors include his wife; two sons; Orland, Albert: Wendall, Liberal; one daughter; Mrs. Tom Smith, Savannah, Ga.; seven grandchildren; three great grandchildren. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the church with the Rev. Theo Judt officiating. Burial will be in Otis Lutheran Cemetery. Friends may call at Janousek Funeral Home, LaCrosse, frrom 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday. The family suggests memorials to the Martin Luther Home." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) BRACK Marie Elizabeth (OCHS) BRACK � nee Marilis OCHS (Obituary) Note: There is an error in the obituary. She was married to Heinrick U. Brack not Andreas U. Brack. "Obituary Died on 6 September 1922 Mrs. Marie Elizabeth Brack was born on the 19th of May, 1847, in Popotchnja, Gov. Russia, as the second daughter of Henry and Lusanna Ochs. She grew up in Schoenthal, whereto her family moved. Here she received her education and was confirmed in October 1862 in the Lutheran church of which she stayed a true member thru her long life. In 1865 she was united to Mr. Andreas (sic) U. Brack. This union was blessed with eleven children three dying in infancy and eight now surviving her. In 1876 the Brack family came to Barton county, Kansas and took a homestead near Albert. Here the deceased fulfilled her duties as a faithful wife and good mother. One child after another left the home and in 1905 where they lived for some years with their youngest daughter, Mary. (sic) In 1920 Mr. Brack after a short illness was called to his reward and his widow made her home with the J. J. Schaffer family. On Sunday, September 3rd she got ill and though she got good care she passed away, Wednesday, the 6th, at 2 p.m. The funeral was held on Friday, at the Lutheran church, the sermon delivered by the pastor upon the Bible verse which she had chosen on her sickbed, Mark 14:8. The pallbearers were P. J. Brack, C. M. Brack, J. P. Brack, Peter Hartman, John A. Scheuerman and C. Schneider. The interment was made in the Lutheran cemetery. The deceased leaves to mourn her death two sisters and one brother, six sons, Henry, Philip, John, Pete, George, and Jacob and two daughters, Mrs. Phil Ochs and Mrs. J. J. Schaffer, 40 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. May she rest in peace." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) BRACK Samuel BRACK (Obituary): "Samuel Brack, 74, Dies At Russell Hospital Samuel Brack, 74, Route 2, Russell, died Sunday (January 9, 1972) morning at Russell Hospital. He was born Sept. 9, 1897, in Barton County near Otis, to John G. and Anna Brack. He was a farmer at Otis a short time, but had lived on the present farm since 1944. He married Elma Dumler, April 20, 1930, in Russell. He was a member of the United Emanuel Lutheran Church at Milberger. Survivors include the widow; two sons, Melvin of Ness City and LaVern, Escondido, California, and a daughter Mrs. Frank (Isabelle) Untereiner, Russell; a brother, Elmer Brack, Denver, Colo.; and a sister, Matilda Brauer, Omaha, Neb.; and nine grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday from the United Emanuel Lutheran Church, with Rev. Gilbert Kisling officiating. Burial will be in Galatia Cemetery." (Personal note: I was at this funeral. It was a cold day, and as the ceremony at the cemetery ended it started to snow.) (Funeral card): Samuel Brack, son of John and Anna Marie (Popp) Brack, was born September 9, 1897, in Barton County, near Otis. He departed this life on January 9, 1972, in the Russell Hospital after an illness of about four weeks. His age was 74 years and 4 months. Sam, as he was known by most of his friends, lived his early life in Rush County and received his education in the rural schools in that area. On April 20, 1930, he was united in marriage to Elma Dumler and this union was blessed with two sons, Melvin and LaVern, and one daughter, Isabelle. For about 10 years, Sam was engaged in farming near Otis. In 1944, he moved his family to the present home near Milberger and he began working in the oilfields. He continued his oilfield work until he retired in 1959. At that time he was employed by the Weeks Well Servicing Company. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith as a youth in the Trinity Lutheran Church at Otis, Kansas, and he continued steadfast in his faith. At the time of his death, he was a member of the United Emanuel Lutheran Church at Milberger. Those who preceded him in death were his parents and one brother, Fred. He is survived by his wife, Elma, of the home; his two sons, Melvin, Ness City, Kansas, and LaVern, Escondido, California; one daughter, Mrs. Frank (Isabelle) Untereiner, Russell, one brother, Elmer, Denver, Colorado and one sister, Mrs. Matilda Brauer, Omaha, Nebraska; 9 grandchildren; several other relatives and friends." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) BRAUER Matilda (BRACK) BRAUER - wife of David Brauer (Obituary): "OBITUARY of Matilda Brauer Mrs. Matilda Brauer of Omaha, Nebraska, formerly of Hoisington, moving to Omaha in 1951, was born Nov. 7, 1892, and passed away on Sunday, Sept. 15, 1974, in Omaha, after a short illness. She attained the age of 81 years, 10 months, and 8 days. She had made her home there. Funeral services were conducted from St. Pauls Lutheran Church at 1 pm Wednesday, Sept. 18, 1974, in Omaha, Interment was in Forest Lawn Cemetery, near Omaha. She is survived by one son, John Edward, and three daughters: Mrs. Leo H. Peil (LaVina), Mrs. Charles Loosemore (LaVera Ann) and Mrs. Allen Brown (Hilda), all of whom live in Omaha. Also a brother Elmer, of Denver, Colorado. Two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Josephine Brack and Mrs. Elma Brack, of Hoisington; and 13 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters and a grand son, Gary Peil who was killed while in the service in the Marines." According to a note made by Mrs. Elma Brack (her sister in law that attended the funeral) the congregation sang "Abide with me" at the funeral." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) BRENIMAN Eugene H. BRENIMAN Great Bend (KS) Daily Tribune, May 28, 1960: Services for Eugene Harlan BRENIMAN Jr., 29, will be Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. from the Cook and Weber chapel with the Rev. Carl SCHULTZ officiating and burial in Great Bend cemetery. BRENIMAN died Friday [May 27] in a two-car accident near Great Bend. He lived at Arvada, Colo., and was in Great Bend to attend the commencement exercises for a brother-in-law, Charles HAYS. He was a veteran of World War II, a police officer in Jefferson County, Colo., and assistant manager of the Republic Drug company, Aurora, at the time of his death. Surviving are the widow Carol, the former Carol HAYS of Albert; a sister, Mrs. Thomas BAKER, Santa Clara, Calif.; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene H. BRENIMAN Sr., Sinclair, Wyo. Mrs. BRENIMAN's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Orville HAYS of Albert. contributed by Wilene Smith http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=ewingwilene&id=I0075 BUTLER Orpha A. (HENRY) BUTLER (Obituary): Orpha A. Butler, 79, died Sunday Nov. 2 (1980) at Central Kansas Medical Center. Born Orpha A. Henry, Feb. 21, 1901 in Hoisington, she was a lifetime resident here. She married Frank M. French, who died Sept. 5, 1956. She then married William O. Butler. He died Feb. 9, 1961. Mrs. Butler was a member of the First Christian Church and Heritage Club both of Hoisington. Survivors include four step daughters � Mrs. Clarice Kaba of Wichita, Mrs. Elva Springfield of Branson, Mo., Mrs. Wilma Sicade of Puyallup, Wash., and Mrs. Wanda Laakaniemi of Sutherland, Ore. The funeral was at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington with the Rev. Roy Helm officiating. Burial was in the Hoisington Cemetery. The family suggests memorials to the church. (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) CALMORE Levi CALMORE -- Hoisington Dispatch -- Thursday, April 8, 1920 One death in Barton County was caused by the blizzard Saturday. Levi CLAMORE, an aged citizen of Great Bend left his home Saturday afternoon and no trace of him was found until yesterday when his body was found a half mile southwest of the Santa Fe branch roundhouse at Great Bend. It was supposed that he became lost in the storm and died from exposure and exhaustion. He was nearly 85 years old. CARR Sherman CARR -- Hoisington Dispatch -- Thursday, April 11, 1889 Sherman CARR, nephew of James and Geo. CARR residing near this place, was killed Monday while working on the Iron Mountain road in Missouri. He was formerly employed on the Mo. Pacific at Hoisington. CLARK Maud Vivian CLARK -- Hoisington Dispatch -- Thursday, February 6, 1889 -- (Claflin news section) Died... on January 31st, of dropsy, Maud Vivian CLARK, little daughter of F. H. and Lydia CLARK. Her age was 3 years, 9 months and 18 days. The bereaved parents have the sumpathy of the whole community. COBUN [male child] COBUN -- Hoisington Dispatch -- Thursday, February 27, 1890 A ten year old son of M. W. COBUN died Tuesday and was buried in the Hoisington cemetery Wednesday. CORNELIUS CORNELIUS, MRS. THERESA � nee Helfert, Theresa, wife of Roy Cornelius (Obituary) Hoisington � Mrs. Teresa (sic) Cornelius, 80, died Thursday morning (1966) at the Hoisington Hospital after a long illness. Born May 19, 1885, in Austria, she came with her family to Olmitz in 1890. They moved to Hoisington in 1897. She married Roy Cornelius at Hoisington in 1908. He was a former owner of the Hoisington Dispatch. He died in 1963. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Hoisington, the Altar Society, the Woman's Civic Club and Garden Club. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Esther McKenna, Phillips, Tex., Mrs. Loretta Newkirk, Los Altos, Calif., and Mrs. Helen Fairbanks, Glendale, Calif., two brothers, J. E. Helfert, Beaver Dam, Wis., and Edward Helfert, Hoisington; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church with Frs. James Tainter and Victor Karmela officiating. Burial will be in the Hoisington Cemetery. A Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Friday at the Burgat Funeral Home, Hoisington. Friends may call at the funeral home until 9:30 a.m. Saturday. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Cancer Fund. (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) DEUTSCH Mrs. Alvina (NIEDENS) DEUTSCH, wife of Otto Deutsch (Funeral Card): "In Loving Memory of Mrs. Alvina DEUTSCH born: March 25, 1917 Russell County, Ks. died: June 16, 1967 Hoisington, Ks. Services: Sunday, June 18, 1967, 1:30 p.m., Burgat Chapel; 2 p.m., Concordia Lutheran Church, Hoisington, Kansas Clergyman: Rev. A. C. Gottberg Music: Members of Church Choir; Linda Miller, Organist Interment: Hoisington Cemetery Casket Bearers: George Niedens, Armin Deutsch, Rudolph Niedens, Leo Deutsch, Emanuel Niedens, Alvin Deutsch Arrangements: Burgat Funeral Home, Hoisington, Kansas" Note: Handwritten on the back of the card by my mother-in-law, Mrs. Elma Dumler Brack, is: "The Pallbearers were her brothers and his (her husband's) brothers. She was survived by her husband Otto, and a son and a daughter, three sisters - Rosie (Mrs. Ben Dumler), Mrs. Ernest Wegele, and Mrs. Rudy Dumler, besides the bearers, Sam Niedens, was a brother (and) is deceased. Her brother George of Russell, Died in July 1967. She passed away suddenly of a heart attack." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) DEUTSCH Otto H. DEUTSCH (Obituary): "Hoisington - Otto H. Deutsch, 70 died Thursday, March 1, (1984) at his home in Hoisington. He was born March 8, 1913, Barton County to Jonthon (sic) and Mary (Bitter) Deutsch. He was a farmer still active north of Hoisington. He married Alvina Niedens on May 2, 1937, at Susank, who died June 16, 1967. Survivors are a son, Duane Deutsch, Hoisington, and a daughter, Velda Deutsch, Manhattan; four brothers, all of Hoisington: Leo, Armin, Clarence, and Vernon Deutsch; two sisters, Mrs. Elsie Ochs, Susank and Mrs. Raymond (Rosa) Kraft, Galatia. He was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church, Hoisington. Funeral services were at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Concordia Lutheran Church, Pastor Garry Dassow officiating. Burial was in the Hoisington Cemetery. A memorial is to the church. A prayer service was held at 8 p.m. Friday at the Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington." (Funeral Notice): "Hoisington - Otto H. Deutsch, 70, died March 1, (1984) at his home in Hoisington after a sudden illness. Born March 8, 1913 in Barton County, he had been a lifetime Barton County resident. He married Alvina Niedens, May 2, 1937, at Susank. She died June 16, 1967. He was a farmer. Deutsch was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church in Hoisington. Survivors include one son, Duane, Hoisington; one daughter, Velda Deutsch, Manhattan; four brothers, Leo, Armin, Clarence and Vernon, all of Hoisington; and two sisters, Elsie Ochs, Susank, and Rosa Kraft, Galatia. Funeral was Saturday at the church with Rev. Garry Dassow officiating. Burial was at Hoisington Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the church." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) DEWALD Paul Kenneth DEWALD (Obituary): Born December 28, 1934 in Winterset Township southwest of Russell and a lifetime resident of the Milberger community, he was the son of Emanuel and Elizabeth (Schwartz) De Wald. His death occurred at the home of his parents on May 31, 1970, (1:55 p.m.) . His age was 35 years, 5 months and 3 days. Paul was baptized in early infancy and after becoming of age, he was confirmed in the Lutheran faith. He retained this faith and was a member of The United Emanuel Lutheran Church at Milberger. He attended rural school through the 8th grade and later attended a Training School at Hutchinson, Kansas for a year. After reaching manhood, he worked at various jobs and was employed at Russell in a Lumber Yard for some time. He never married but was active in community and church activities until failing health necessitated medical care for the past year and a half. During this time he has been in a Hays hospital and also at Larned, Kansas, but had been living at home with his parents since last February. His immediate family consisting of his parents, four brothers, Leroy, of Otis, Kansas; Harlan of LaCrosse, Kansas; Howard of Route 1, Russell, Kansas and Darrell of Denver, Colo., two sisters, Mrs. Harold (Allice) Michaelis, Colorado Springs, Colo., and Mrs. Glen (Norma) Feil in Denver, Colo., a number of nephews, nieces and cousins all remain to mour his sudden passing. (back of the funeral card): Memorial service: Conducted from the United Emanuel Lutheran Church at Milberger on Tuesday, June 2, 1970, at 2:00 p.m. Pastor Gilbert Kisling officiating. Organist: Mrs. Rudolph Funk. Quartette: Hubert Karst, Tom Funk, John Karst, Constantine Karst. Casket Bearers: Bob DeWald, James DeWald, Don DeWald, Carl Radke, Mark DeWald, Edwin Lee Funk, Jr. Laid to rest: Fairview Cemetery, Galatia, Kansas. Services Entrusted to: Deines Brothers Funeral Home. (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) DIETZ Arthur A. DIETZ (Obituary): "Great Bend - Arthur A. Dietz, 70, Great Bend, died Oct. 15, (1982) at Central Kansas Medical Center in Great Bend after a short illness. Born May 10, 1912 in Russell County, he married Gertrude Nuss, July 30, 1936 at Milberger. She survives. He retired as vice president of Thies in Great Bend in 1976. He was an Elder in Trinity Lutheran Church, and was a member of the American Legion, Elks, Lions Club, Petroleum Club, and Lake Barton Golf Club, all of Great Bend. He is also survived by one son, Dennis L., Wichita; one daughter, Karen Moffat, Fairway; three brothers, Soloman, Galatia; F. Carl, Otis; and Bernard, Richmond, Calif.; three sisters, Elizabeth Haun, Galatia, Clara Merckle, Colorado Springs, Colo., and Rose Funk, Otis; and four grandchildren. The funeral was Monday at the church with Rev. Robert Studtmann officiating. Burial was in the Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the church." (Funeral Notice): "Great Bend - Arthur A. Dietz, 70, died October 15 (1982) at the Central Kansas Medical Center following a short illness. He was born May 20, 1912, in Russell County and was married to the former Gertrude Nuss July 30, 1936, in Milberger. He was retired vice-president of Thies Packing Company. The funeral was at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 18, in the Trinity Lutheran Church, Great Bend with the Rev. Robert Studtmann officiating. Burial was in the Great Bend Cemetery. Survivors are the wife, of the home; son, Dennis L., Wichita; daughter, Karen Moffat, Fairway; brothers, Soloman, Galatia, F. Carl, Otis, and Bernard, Richmond, Calif.; sisters, Elizabeth Haun, Galatia, Clara Meckle, Colorado Springs, Colo., and Rose Funk, Otis; and four grandchildren. He was a member of the church, American Legion, Elks Lodge, Lion Club, Petroleum Club and Lake Barton Golf Club." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) DIETZ Esther (EURCIH) DIETZ, wife of Oscar Dietz (Obituary): Galatia � Mrs. Esther L. Dietz, 50, died Friday (July 1968) afternoon at the Central Kansas Medical Center where she had been a patient for two weeks. She was born October 3, 1917 in Barton County and was married to Oscar Dietz at Milberger. She had lived in Otis and Galatia most of her life. She was a member of the American Lutheran Church, Milberger. Survivors include the widower; daughters, Mrs. Dick Baron of Blair, Neb., Jo Lana and Carma, both of the home; brothers, Tilman Eurich of Burbank, Calif., Orlan Eurich of Hoisington; sister, Mrs. LaVern Karst of Hoisington and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the American Lutheran Church in Milberger with the Rev. Emil Kuhn officiating. Burial will be in the Milberger Cemetery. The family suggests contributions to the church's memorial glass fund. Friends may call at the Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, first and Green, Hoisington, from 11 a.m. until service time Monday at the ______. (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) DIETZ Henry L. DIETZ (Obituary): "Henry L. Dietz, 76, died Saturday (1983 only date available) night at Asbury Hospital, Salina. He was born May 19, 1906 in Kutter, Russia and came to the United States as an infant. He lived most of his life in Barton and Russell counties, moving to Russell in 1959 where he lived at 956 E. 3rd. St. He was a retired farmer/stockman. He married Lena Templing Sept. 18, 1927, in the Bender Hill Lutheran Church. He is survived by this widow, Lena, of the home; two sons, Elroy and Harlan, both of Russell; a daughter, Mrs. Stanton (Mary) Oppenheimer, Shreveport, La.; brothers, Jacob and Ferdinand, both of Russell, and Arvin, Lawrenceburg, Ind.; a sister, Mrs. Herbert (Tadea) Krug, of Russell; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. His funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the St. John Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Herman Frerichs officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Pohlman's Mortuary is in charge of funeral arrangements. The family suggests memorials to the Russell City Hospital Foundation." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) DIETZ Ida Magdalena (DEINES) DIETZ (Obituary): "Hoisington- Ida Magdalena Dietz, 88, died Saturday, July 30, (1983). She was born August 38, 1894 in Russell County, to Henry F. and Marie Elizabeth Deines. She was a homemaker and married Siegmund Dietz, Jan. 19, 1915. He died July 29, 1972. Survivors are three sons, Edwin and Marcus of Wichita and Luther of Hutchinson; four daughters, Mrs. Rosa Nulik and Mrs. Helen Landon, both of Wichita, Mrs. Esther Karst of Hoisington and Mrs. Leona Kauffman, Abilene; three sisters, Freda Peake, Rosa Bangert and Ella Keil, all of Russell; 15 grandchildren, 14 great- grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the United Emmanuel Lutheran Church Milberger, Rev. Robert Kreier officiating, with burial in the Milberger Cemetery. A memorial has been designated to the church. Calling hours are from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at the Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington and from 9 a.m. to service Tuesday at the church." (Funeral Card): In Remembrance of Ida M. Dietz born: August 28, 1894, Russell Kansas - died: July 30, 1983 � Wichita, Kansas Services: Tuesday, August 2, 1983, United Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Milberger, Kansas at 10:30 a.m. Clergyman: Pastor Kreier -- Music: Mrs. Rudolph Funk, Organist -- Congregational Hymns: "Amazing Grace" "How Great Thou Art" -- Quartet: Sam Radke, Wayne Funk, Jim Funk, Garry Batt -- Mrs. LaVern Becker, Organist Casket Bearers: Loren Dietz, Dale Nulik, Mark Dietz, Dennis Nulik, Stanley Karst, Douglas Nulik Interment: Milberger Cemetery -- Arrangements by Nicholas-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, Kansas (on the back of the card): Ida Magdalena DIETZ, daughter of Henry F. Deines and Marie E. Michaelis was born in Russell County, Kansas, August 28, 1894 and passed away Saturday, July 30, 1893 at the Terrace Garden Nursing Center in Wichita, Kansas at the age of 88 years, 11 months and 2 days. She married Siegmund Dietz, January 19, 1915 at Milberger, Kansas. He preceded in death July 29, 1972. She was a homemaker and was a life time resident of Russell and Barton Counties. She was a member of the United Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Milberger, Kansas. Survivors include three sons, Edwin and Markus both os Wichita, and Luther of Hutchinson, Kansas. Four daughters, Mrs. Rosa Nulik, and Mrs. Helen Landon both of Wichita, Mrs. Esther Karst of Hoisington and Mrs. Leona Kauffman, of Abilene; Three sisters, Mrs. Freda Peake, Mrs. Rosa Bangert and Mrs. Ella Keil all of Russell; 15 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Ida was preceded in death by her husband, four brothers, Ferdinand, Ben, Rudolph, and Julius, and two sisters, Mrs. Hannah Flegler and Mrs. Martha Flegler. (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) DIETZ Larry Dean DIETZ (Obituary): Funeral Held Monday for Larry D. Dietz -- Galatia � Funeral services were held Monday (February 25, 1966) for Larry Dean Dietz, 23, son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Dietz, Galatia, in the American Lutheran Church, Milberger, Rev. Emil Kuehn officiating. Born March 14, 1942, in Great Bend, Mr. Dietz had been ill for a long time. He died Friday in Winfield State Hospital. Survivors included the parents, three sisters, Mrs. Cheryl Baron, Blair, Neb., Jo Lara and Carma, both of the home; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Adam Dietz, Topeka. Burial was in the Milberger cemetery. (Funeral Card): In Loving Memory of Larry Dean Dietz, March 14, 1942, Great Bend, Kansas to February 25, 1966, Winfield, Kansas. Services, 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 28, 1966, American Lutheran Church, Milberger, Kansas. Clergyman, Rev. Emil Kuehn. Music, Church choir, Mrs. Rudolph Funk, Organist. Interment, Milberger Cemetery. Casket Bearers: Loren Keil, Arthur Karst, Hubert Radke, Raymond Dietz, Duane Karst, LaVerne Brack. Arrangements by Burgat Funeral Home Inc., Hoisington, Kansas." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) DIETZ Wilhelmine (DIETZ) DIETZ - nee Dietz, Wilhelmine (Minnie), wife of Soloman Dietz (Obituary): "Galatia - Mrs. Soloman (Wilhelmine) Dietz, 79, died Dec. 15, (1981) at Central Kansas Medical Center after a long illness. Born Wilhelmine Dietz, Oct. 24, 1902, in Barton County, she was a lifetime resident of the Galatia community. She married Soloman Dietz April 22, 1923, in Milberger. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Dietz was a member of the United Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Milberger. Survivors include the widower: three sons, Emil, Otis, Robert, Dodge City, and Walter, Wichita; two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Ruth) Bortz, Pratt and Mrs. Wayne (Dorothy) Johnson, Sterling: two brothers, Julius Dietz, Topeka, and Toby Dietz, Ness City; one sister, Mrs. Matilda Jones, Loveland, Colo. and 15 grandchildren. (There is a hand written addition by my mother-in-law, Mrs. Elma Dumler Brack, that another survivor was "Daniel".) The funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the church with Rev. Robert S. Kreier Officiating. Burial will be in the Milberger Cemetery. The family suggests memorials to the church carpet fund or cancer fund." (Funeral Card): "In Remembrance of Wilhelmine (Minnie) Dietz born: October 14, 1902, Barton Co., Ks -- died: December 15, 1981, Great Bend, Ks. Services: Thursday, December 17, 1981, United Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Milberger, Kansas, 1:30 p.m. Clergyman: Pastor Robert S. Kreier Music: Mrs. Rudy Funk, Organist -- Quartet: Sam Radke, Jim Funk, Wayne Funk, Gary Batt -- Accompanist: Mrs. LaVern Becker Casket Bearers: Ray Dietz, Vernon Dietz, Kent Dietz, Ron Bain, Jerry Dietz, Bill Dietz Interment: Milberger Cemetery -- Arrangements by: Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, Kansas". The church bulletin for her church funeral is also in my files. It shows that she was Baptized in Milberger, Kansas and confirmed on 6 April 1917. The bulletin gives a picture of her funeral ceremony." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) DUMLER Florence (OCHS) DUMLER � wife of Adolph Dumler (Obituary): "Ellsworth - Florence E. Dumler, 73, died Saturday (October 20, 1982) at the Ellsworth County Veterans Memorial Hospital. She was born October 13, 1909 in Barton County, and married Adolph Dumler Oct. 20 1935 in Russell. They lived in Russell from 1939 to 1954, when they moved to Ellsworth. She was a housewife and a nurses aide, working at the Good Samaritan Home. She was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ellsworth. She was preceded in death by a son, Arnold, who died in 1973. Her survivors are : Her widower, Adolph, of the home; a son, Donald, of Sterling; a daughter, Kathleen McAtee, of Kansas City, Mo.; a brother, Alvin Ochs, Great Bend; two sisters, Emma Karst, Loveland, Colo,; and Berna Roher, of Alexandria, Va.; two sisters-in-laws, Mrs. Armin Strecker and Irene Yingling, both of Russell; 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Her funeral will be (handwritten notation Nov. 2) at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Elmer Feddersen officiating. Burial will be in the Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery. Her family suggests memorials to the Diabetic Foundation of to the American Heart Association. Friends may call at the Grubb-Parson Funeral Home until 8 p.m. today, and from 8 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, and then from noon until service time at the church." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) DUMLER Herman Heinrich DUMLER (Obituary): "Dighton - Herman H. Dumler, 73, brother of Mrs. Charlotte Karst of Hoisington, died Wednesday (28 November 1980) at his home. Born Jan 16, 1907, in Russell, he married Florence M. Welty, June 24, 1928, in Morland. He was a retired Lane County Register of Deeds and operated Dumler Dairy in Dighton. He was a resident of Dighton for 50 years. Dumler was a member of the First Christian Church and Odd Fellows Lodge of Dighton. Additional survivors include his wife; one son, Richard H. Dumler of Dighton; one daughter, Mrs. Mona Lea Karl of Dighton; one brother, Alex Dumler, of Russell; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church with the Rev. William Carson officiating. Burial will be in the Dighton Memorial Cemetery with Odd Fellows grave side rites. Friends may call until 9 p.m. Friday at the Niles-Zenor Funeral Home in Dighton. They family suggest memorials to the church." (Notice of Funeral): "Dighton - Herman H. Dumler, 73, died Wednesday at his home here. Services were at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the First Christian Church in Dighton, of which he was a member, the Rev. William Carson officiating. Burial was in the Dighton Memorial Cemetery. The Oddfellows Lodge of Dighton, of which Mr. Dumler was a 50 year member, conducted grave side rites. Niles-Zenor Funeral Home in Dighton, was in charge of the arrangements. The family suggested memorial contributions in Mr. Dumler's name to the First Christian Church, Dighton. He was born Jan 16, 1907 at Russell. He married Florence M. Welty, June 24, 1928, at Morland. He was a retired Lane County Register of Deeds and had operated the Dumler Dairy at Dighton. He was a 50 year resident of Dighton. Survivors are his wife, Florence, of the home; a son, Richard H. of Dighton; a daughter, Mrs. Mona Lea Karl of Dighton; a brother, Alex Dumler, of Russell; a sister, Mrs. Charlotte Karst of Hoisington; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) DUMLER Robert A. DUMLER (Obituary): "Robert A. Dumler, 75, Former Resident, Dies -- Hoisington - Robert A. Dumler, 75, Hoisington, died Tuesday morning (4 July 1967) in the Hoisington Lutheran Hospital. He was a retired farmer who was born in Russell county, May 25, 1892. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Hoisington, with Rev. G. Weise officiating. Burial will be in the Russell Cemetery. Friends may call at the Burgat Chapel, Hoisington, until noon Thursday, the family suggests a memorial for the church building fund. Survivors include the widow, Emilie, of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Robert (Eva) Dunlap, Wichita, Mrs. Robert (Irene) Ball, Ammandale, Va., and Mrs. Paul (Helen) Nutach, Russell; two step sons, Harry and Eugene Bitter, Hoisington; a step- daughter, Mrs. Ruth Ochs, Utica; two brothers, Herbert, living in California and Jake, Salina; three sisters, Mrs. Lydia Krug, Topeka, Mrs. Carrie Holl, Russell, and Mrs. Amelia Karst, Great Bens; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and one great grandchild." (Funeral Card): "In Loving Memory of Robert A. DUMLER born: May 25, 1892, Russell Co., Kansas -- died: July 4, 1967, Hoisington, Ka. Services: 2:00 p.m., Thursday July 6, 1967, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Hoisington, Kansas Clergyman: Rev. G. Weise Music: Mrs. H. L. McAlexander, organ -- Interment: Russell Cemetery, Russell, Kansas Casket Bearers: Herbert Krug, Marvin Becker, D. N. Schmidt, Leland Nuss, Willard Hill, Karl Demek Arrangements: Burgat Funeral Home, Hoisington, Kansas" (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) DUMLER Rosa Amelia (NIEDENS) DUMLER � wife of Ben Dumler "Russell - Rosa A. Dumler, 65, of rural Russell died Sunday, June 14, (1981) at her home. Born Rosa Niedens, Feb. 21, 1916, in Russell, she married Ben Dumler Sept. 6, 1936, in Milberger. She was a homemaker and lifetime resident of the area. Mrs. Dumler was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church and Dorcas Society in Hoisington. Survivors include her husband of the home; one son, Larry Dean of Dodge City; one daughter, Mrs. Albert (Verna) Maier of Great Bend; two brothers, Emanuel Niedens and Rudolph Niedens, both of Hoisington; one sister, Mrs. Ernest (Olinda) Wegele of Otis; and five grandchildren. Funeral was at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church with Rev. Garry Dassow officiating. Burial was in the Hoisington Cemetery. The family suggests memorials to charity of the donor's choice." (Funeral Card): "In Remembrance of Rosa A. Dumler born: February 21, 1916, Russell County, Ks. -- died: June 14, 1981 -- Russell County, Ks. Services: Tuesday, June 16, 1981, Concordia Lutheran Church, Hoisington, Kansas 10:30 a.m. Clergyman: Pastor Garry Dassow Music: Mrs. Dean Akings, Organist -- Church Choir Casket Bearers: Harlan Radke, Leonard Niedens, Jim Dumler, Robert Niedens, Marlin Dumler, Albert Niedens, Darrell Dumler, Leo Niedens. Interment: Hoisington Cemetery -- Arrangements by: Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, Kansas" (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) ELLIS Mrs. ELLIS -- Hoisington Dispatch -- Thursday, March 20, 1890 Mrs. ELLIS, wife of Dr. E. B. ELLIS, pastor of the Christian Church, this place, died at her home near Dundee on the morning of the 8th. EWING Mrs. Dave EWING -- Great Bend (KS) Daily Tribune, Feb. 22, 1967 Mrs. Mabel Clare [HAYS] EWING, 80, died at the Hammond Holiday Home, Larned, after a long illness. Born May 8, 1886 at Great Bend, she married Dave [David A.] EWING. He died in 1931. She had been a resident of Barton County all her life. She was a member of First Methodist Church, the Women's Society of Christian Service, Gleaners Sunday School class, and was a past president of the American Legion Auxiliary. She is survived by sons, James, Middlesex, N. J., and Thaine, 1319 Sheridan; one daughter, Mrs. R. L. HAYWORTH, Valley Center; step-daughters, Mrs. Charles DAZEY, Fort Collins, Colo., Mrs. Harlan WHITE, Lathrop, Calif., Mrs. Ralph CHRISTIANSEN and Mrs. Kenneth CARMICHAEL, both of Great Bend; one brother, Orville HAYS, Albert; sisters, Mrs. C. B. HAAS, Brookside Manor, Overbrook, and Mrs. Hamilton KEENER, Van Nuys, Calif., and nine grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Bryant and Fryberger Mortuary with the Rev. Franklyn EDWARDS officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Galatia. Friends may contribute to the Church memorial fund at the mortuary. contributed by Wilene Smith http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=ewingwilene&id=I0075 EWING James EWING -- Great Bend (KS) Tribune, Nov. 17, 1974 James H. EWING, 60, Freehold, N. J., a former resident of Great Bend died Nov. 15, after a short illness. Born December 10, 1913 in Great Bend, he attended Great Bend Schools, graduating in 1932. He married Betty Jane LEWIS on June 27, 1942 in Scotch Plains, N. J. and made his home in that area for the past 20 years. Survivors include the widow; son, David, an Ensign in [the] U.S. Navy; daughters, Mrs. Charles (Linda) MARTINEK, Anapolis, Md. and Mrs. Bill (Cathy) FYFFE, South Plainfield, N. J.; a grandson, Mark MARTINEK; brother Thaine EWING, Great Bend; step-sisters, Mrs. Kenneth CARMICHAEL, Great Bend, Mrs. Elsie CHRISTIANSON [or CHRISTIANSEN], Wichita, and Mrs. Grace CAUGHY, Truth or Consequences, N. M. A sister, Phebe HAYWORTH, died February 20, 1974. Funeral services will be held at the Clayton Funeral Home, Adelphia, N. J. on Nov. 19. contributed by Wilene Smith http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=ewingwilene&id=I0075 FAGAN Lela Mildred FAGAN -- Great Bend Tribune -- December 24, 1953 Lela Mildred FAGAN, 9 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John FAGAN of rt. 3, St. John, died early Wednesday morning at St. Rose hospital. Survivors besides the parents are seven brothers and sisters; Frank, Ralph, Evelyn, Mary, Lloyd, John and Glen. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Evangelical church north of Hudson with the Rev. E. H. Lauer officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Cook and Weber funeral home is in charge of arrangements. Donated by Lanette Yakel - email: jeffnbobo@earthlink.net FORD [Infant] FORD -- Hoisington Dispatch -- Thursday, July 17, 1890 [compiler's note: In one issue of this newspaper there was a story of a happy birth but a few inches down the report of the same child's death] Born... to Mrs. J. W. FORD on Sunday, July 13, a ten pound girl. The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. FORD died Tuesday morning and was buried that afternoon. FULLER Wilford Wyatt FULLER -- Hoisington Dispatch -- Thursday, March 21, 1889 Died on Thursday morning, March 21st, at 5 o'clock, at the New Typer House, Wilford Wyatt FULLER, aged 24 years and 9 months. Mr. FULLER suffered many months with that dread disease consumption, at St. Louis. Three weeks ago his sister, Mrs. DYER, brought him from that city to Hoisington. He gradually sank away from the time of his arrival here until his death. Mrs. J. H. HILLS and Mrs. J. N. DYER will start for Chicago to-morrow with the remains. FUNK Mrs. Christine E. FUNK, wife of Adam Funk (Funeral Card): Mrs. Christine E. Funk, (handwritten note, "Mrs. Adam Funk, William Funk, her son and Ruben, Rudolph, Paul, Leonard, and Raymond, were grandsons). Born Hussenback, Russia, April 3, 1858, Passed away, Hoisington, Kansas, May 8, 1954, Services Held From American Lutheran Church, Milberger, Kansas, May 11, 1954, 2:00 p.m., Clergyman, Rev. Carl Landdeck, Burial, Milberger Cemetery, Casket Bearers, Paul Funk, Elmer Funk, Lester Baker, Rudolph Funk, Raymond Funk, Leonard Funk. Childs-Burgat Funeral Home, Hoisington, Kansas. (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) FUNK Herman FUNK (The obituary and notice of the funeral are almost identical. The obituary is quoted here): Galatia � Herman Funk, 76, Galatia, died Monday, Dec. 26, (1984) at the Central Kansas Medical Center, Great Bend. He was born March 20, 1907, near Galatia, to George Jacob and Lydia (DeWald) Funk. He was a retired farmer- stockman and a lifetime Galatia resident. He married Elzenna Steinert July 12, 1932, at Milberger. She survives. Also surviving are a son, Herman E. Funk, Towson, Md., and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. today at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Galatia, Rev. Arthur R. Stull officiating. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery, Galatia. He was a member of the church and a memorial is to church, or the Otis Ambulance Service. Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, is in charge. (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) GATES GATES infant -- Great Bend Tribune -- March 23, 1954 Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 4 o�clock at the Cook and Weber mortuary for the stillborn son of Mr. and Mrs. William L. GATES, 1705 Park. The Rev. Henry E. Wright officiated. Burial was in the Great Bend cemetery. The infant was born Saturday afternoon. He is survived by his parents, one brother, William L. Jr., the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert HARMS, Cozard, Neb., the paternal grandparents, Mrs. Frances GATES and Raymond GATES, Great Bend. Donated by Lanette Yakel - email: jeffnbobo@earthlink.net GILSTRAP Mrs. Grover GILSTRAP -- Great Bend Tribune -- November 13, 1959 Services for Mrs. Grover (Mary) GILSTRAP, 74, who died early Friday at her home at 1623 Stone will be held at 2 p.m. Monday from the First Christian church. The Rev. Dayle Schnelle will officiate with burial in Golden Belt Memorial Park cemetery. The casket will be open at the Cook and Weber chapel until noon Monday. Persons who desire may contribute to the First Christian church memorial fund. Donated by Lanette Yakel - email: jeffnbobo@earthlink.net GOGELMAN Mrs. Wm. GOGELMAN On Wednesday Mr. Wm. GOGELMAN, of Clarence township, this county, intending to take his wife and go away on a visit, told her to get ready while he would hitch up the team. After the team was ready Mr. GOGLEMAN waited for his wife, and she not coming out he went in to see what was the matter and found her lying on the bed, dead. A post mortem examination was held on Thursday but we have no learned the particulars yet.--(Pawnee Rock Leader) Hoisington Dispatch -- Thursday, May 23, 1889 [compilers note: The surname, Gogelman, is also spelled Gogleman in the above article] GRAHAM George Frederick GRAHAM TWO DIFFERENT NEWSPAPER ARTICLES --------First Article-------- George GRAHAM --[a Pendleton, Oregon, newspaper?] --[date unknown] Brakeman Killed in Rieth Mishap George Frederick GRAHAM, 21-year old Union Pacific brakeman who has been residing with an uncle, Ralph GRAHAM, in Pendleton, was killed instandly about 7:40 p.m. at Rieth when he was run over by the leading car of a string pushed by a switch engine. Indications, according to railroad officials, were that Mr. GRAHAM, who was on duty in the yards at that time, failed to observe the movement of the cars pushed by the locomotive until too late for him to escape the wheels. The body was brought to Folsom's in Pendleton and funeral announcement will be made later. Young GRAHAM was the son of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. GRAHAM of Hoisington, Kas. donated by janetsanford@juno.com --------Second Article-------- George GRAHAM --The Hoisington Dispatch? -- [date unknown] Returned Veteran Instantly Killed George GRAHAM, 21-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. GRAHAM, 358 West Broadway, was instantly killed early Monday morning while switching a train in the Reith railroad yards, four miles west of Pendleton, Oregon. No one saw the accident, but his body was found severed after the train had passed over him. He was employed as a brakeman by the Union Pacific for the past four months. George was born in Hoisington and spent nearly all of his life here. He was a junior in the Hoisington High School when drafted for army service and served in the 134th Anti-Aircraft Bn., three years and ten months, two years of which was on the European battlefront. He received his discharge June 23, 1946. Besides his parents he is survived by three half-brothers, Ralph of Pendleton, Oregon; Ronald of Portland, Oregon and Bernard of Hermiston, Oregon; also one brother and one sister, Burton and Edith, both of Hoisington. One brother, Robert, died September 23, 1931. The body will arrive here Saturday morning and funeral services will be held at the United Brethren Church at 2:30 o'clock, Sunday, conducted by Rev. C. A. Doolittle, assisted by Rev. H. I. Wimmer and internment will be in the Hoisington Cemetery. donated by janetsanford@juno.com GRAHAM Robert Henry GRAHAM --Hoisington Dispatch? -- [date unknown] HOISINGTON -- Services for Robert H. GRAHAM, 78, will be Thursday at 2:30 p.m. from Herthel chapel with Rev. Carl Zimmerman officiating and burial in Hoisington Cemetery. GRAHAM, who lived at 358 West Broadway, died Sunday night in Hoisington Lutheran Hospital where he was taken after becoming ill while fishing at Cheyenne Bottoms. He lived in Hoisington 37 years. He was a retired Missouri-Pacific roundhouse foreman and machinist. Survivors are the widow, Shirley of the home; four sons, Ralph, Meacham, Ore.; Ronald, Portland, Ore; Bernard L., Hermiston, Ore; Clarence B., MIlton-Freewater, Ore.; a daughter, Mrs. Edith ROBISON, El Paso, Tex.; brother, Bert H. GRAHAM, Los Angeles; 16 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. [Added note: Robert Henry Graham died May 29, 1960] donated by janetsanford@juno.com GRAHAM Shirley C. GRAHAM --Hoisington Dispatch? -- [date unknown] Mrs. Robert H. GRAHAM HOISINGTON -- Mrs. Shirley C. GRAHAM, 77, former Hoisington resident, died Thursday, at Colorado Springs, Colo. Born March 3, 1887, at Springfield, Mo., she was married to Robert H. GRAHAM, July 6, 1920, at Ellis. He died May 29, 1960. Survivors are a son, Clarence B., Spokane, Wash.; daughter, Mrs. Joe KENYON, Yakima, Wash.; sisters, Mrs. Helen BABCOCK, Colorado Springs; Mrs. Lucille HUBBS, Salina; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Monday at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington. Burial will be in Hoisington Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, and 9 a.m. until service time Monday at the funeral home. The family suggests memorials to the Royal Arch Masons Children's Heart Association. donated by janetsanford@juno.com GUSTIN Clarence W. GUSTIN "Great Bend � Clarence W. Gustin, 82, Great Bend, died Feb. 4, (1984) at Central Kansas Medical Center, born Nov. 2, 1901, at Galatia, he had been a Great Bend resident for two years and was formerly of Galatia. He married Angeline Budig, Sept. 20, 1927, at Great Bend. He was a retired farmer-stockman. Gustin was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Hoisington and Modern Woodman of America. Survivors include the widow of the home; two sons, Charles, Galatia, and Larry, Wichita; two sisters, Helen Mowman, Great Bend, and LeNore Steinert, Wichita; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Fay Gustin, and two sisters, Stella Foust and Geneva Gustin. Funeral was Tuesday at Nicholson-Ricke Home in Hoisington with Rev. Don Koehn officiating. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery in Galatia. Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association or the donor's choice." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) HAAS Charles B. HAAS -- Great Bend (KS) Daily Tribune -- Jan. 14, 1962 Charles B. HAAS, 2547 21st, died Friday [Jan. 12] at the home of his daughter Mrs. William [Audrey] FLYNN at Emporia where he had made his home for the past year. He was a lifelong resident of Barton County prior to moving there. He operated the general store at Albert for 17 years. He and his son-in-law, William FLYNN, built the Great Bend Drive-In theater and also the Ellinwood and Emporia drive-ins. He is survived by his widow, Florence [HAYS]; two daughters, Mrs. FLYNN of Emporia and Mrs. Charles [Dorothy] BRENNER, Houston, Tex.; one son, Dr. Clifford HAAS of Kansas City, Kan.; two sisters, Mrs. Lydia MORRIS, Great Bend, and Francis [sic] NEWSOME of Larned; three grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted from the Cook and Weber Chapel at 2:30 p.m. Monday with the Rev. Oren McCLURE officiating. Burial will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. He was a member of the First Methodist Church. contributed by Wilene Smith http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=ewingwilene&id=I0075 HAAS Mrs. Charles HAAS [Florence HAYS] -- Great Bend (KS) Daily Tribune -- Jan. 25, 1971 Mrs. Florence (Floy) HAAS, 90, of Emporia, formerly of Great Bend, died Saturday evening [Jan. 23] at Emporia. Born Aug. 26, 1880 [1881] in Great Bend, she married Charles HAAS, Oct. 26, 1900 in Great Bend. He died Jan. 12, 1962. She moved to Emporia eight years ago from Great Bend where she was a member of the First United Methodist Church, WSCS and Forget-Me-Not Club. Survivors include daughters, Mrs. William J. (Audrey) FLYNN and Mrs. Dorothy BRENNER, both of Emporia; three grandchildren, Dr. William J. FLYNN, Shawnee Mission; Fred HAAS, Charles BRENNER III, Edmond, Okla., and a great-grandchild, Lisa Michelle FLYNN, Emporia. A son, Clifford, died in 1964. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Cook and Weber Funeral Home with the Rev. Franklyn L. Edwards officiating. Burial will be in Great Bend Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home until time of services Tuesday. Family suggests memorials to the church. contributed by Wilene Smith http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=ewingwilene&id=I0075 HABERMAN Mrs. Alvin HABERMAN (Janet Kay SPROUSE) Hutchinson News, Hutchinson, Kansas, Monday, September 10, 1962, Deaths Section Barton County resident for two and one half years (stated in obituary text) Mrs. Alvin HABERMAN Great Bend- Mrs. Janet Kay HABERMAN, 20, died Saturday in a traffic accident near her rural home. Surgeons failed to save her unborn child, a daughter who will be buried with the mother. The parents had named the child Theresa Suzanne. Mrs. HABERMAN was born Oct. 30, 1941,in Hutchinson. She was married to Alvin HABERMAN May 28, 1960, at Great Bend. They had lived in Great Bend two and one half years. Mrs. HABERMAN was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church at Hoisington. Survivors are the widower Alvin of the home; one daughter, Debra Kay of the home; her parents Mr. and Mrs. Carl J. SPROUSE, 807 Lee, Hutchinson; one brother, Carl Michael of the parents' home; and two sisters of the parents' home, Jerry Ann and Connie Jean. Funeral will be 9 a.m. Tuesday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church with Rev. Patrick Leahy officiating. Burial will be in St. John the Evangelist Catholic Cemetery. A rosary will be held Monday at 8 p.m. at Cook and Weber Funeral Home, Great Bend." Submitted by Carl M. Sprouse (cs05227@alltel.net) HALEY Mrs. Dan HALEY Hoisington Dispatch -- Thursday, July 4, 1889 News of the death of Mrs. Dan HALEY came Wednesday morning. We join the citizens in sympathy for Mr. HALEY in his great affliction. HAMMOND Mrs. Ada HAMMOND Great Bend (KS) Daily Tribune -- Feb. 7 & 8, 1960 Ada HAMMOND, City Pioneer, Dies Saturday Mrs. Frank (Ada) HAMMOND, 83, 3206 16th, a pioneer Great Bend resident, died Saturday [February 6] at St. Rose hospital. Mrs. HAMMOND, the former Ada SHAFER, was born Dec. 9, 1876 in Haven, Kan. While in her teens, she came to Great Bend and attended Central Normal college. The city pioneer was active in the work of the Methodist church. Her husband, who died in 1932, served as superintendent of the Sunday school and Mrs. HAMMOND assisted him. HAMMOND was president of the Farmers (now The First) National bank here and directed farming operations here and in western Kansas. Following her husband's death, Mrs. HAMMOND continued the business interests she shared with her husband. Mrs. HAMMOND was a member of the Home Study club. She moved to the 16th street address when her son, Warren, died in 1950. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Maurine DODD and Mrs. Lyman (Dorothy) TERRY, both of Great Bend, and Mrs. Roy (Frances) NEWLAND, La Jolla, Calif.; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Charley HAMMOND, Great Bend, and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Claude (Blanche) BARRICKLOW, Wichita. Services will be announced by the Bryant-Fryberger Mortuary here. Funerals / Mrs. Frank HAMMOND Services for Mrs. Frank (Ada) HAMMOND, 83, city pioneer who died Saturday in St. Rose hospital will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday from the First Methodist church here. The Rev. Oren McCLURE will officiate with burial in Great Bend cemetery. The casket will remain at the Bryant-Fryberger chapel until noon Tuesday and then will be taken to the church. contributed by Wilene Smith http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=shaferwilene&id=I0001 HARBAUGH Winona (HOUCHIN) HARBAUGH, wife of Warren C. Harbaugh Great Bend � Winona L. Harbaugh, 53, died Sunday, June 29 (1980), at the Central Kansas Medical Center. Born Winona L. Houchin, Dec. 12, 1926, at Hoisington, She married Warren C. Harbaugh, Jan 1, 1946, at Hoisington. She was a homemaker and a dealer in Stanley Products. She had been a resident of Great been for the past 26 years. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Great Bend and Royal Neighbors of American in Hoisington, having served as recorder for 11 years. Survivors include her husband of the home; four sons, Ronald of Topeka, Bruce of Salina, Douglas of Ottawa and Terry of Winfield; one daughter, Mrs. Donita Schwager of Great Bend; mother, Mrs. Luch Houchin of Hoisington; two sisters, Mrs. Mernabelle Mills of Hoisington and Mrs. Nancy Workman of Excelsior Springs, Mo.; and eight grandchildren. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church with the Rev. Jon Jones officiating. Burial was in the Great Bend Cemetery. Fryberger Mortuary was in charge of the funeral arrangements. (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) HARTMAN George HARTMAN (Funeral Card): In memory of, George Hartman, Date of Birth May 28, 1883 at Humboldt, Kansas, Date of Death, December 3, 1961, at the Hoisington Lutheran Hospital. Plase of Services, Otis Lutheran Church, Wednesday, December 6, 1961, at 2 p.m. Clergyman officiating: Rev. E. Rummel. Place of interment, Otis Lutheran Cemetery. Pallbearers are nephews of George Hartman. Music, by members of the Otis Lutheran Church. Arrangements by Pittman Funeral Service, L. L. Hoover, Funeral Director. (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) HARTMAN Mrs. George HARTMAN, wife of George Hartman "Otis � Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Hartman, 85, of Otis, died Thursday (18 April 1974) at Central Kansas Medical Center. Born Nov. 2, 1888, in Russia, she was married to George Hartman, Dec. 15, 1908, at Leoti. He died Dec. 3, 1961. She was a lifetime resident of the area. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Otis. Survivors are daughters; Lucille Hartman, Otis; Mrs. Allene Nichols, Moses Lake, Wash; sister; Mrs. William Dreier, Green Bay, Wis; two grandchildren. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the church, Rev. Theo Judt officiating. Burial will be in the Lutheran Cemetery, Otis. Friends may call for 1 to 9 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Janousek Funeral Home, LaCrosse." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) HARTMAN Mrs. Helen HARTMAN -- Great Bend Tribune -- July 13, 1957 Mrs. Helen HARTMAN, 90, 2709 Broadway, died Saturday evening at St. Rose hospital here after a lingering illness. Mrs. HARTMAN, widow of Theo HARTMAN, was born Sept. 14, 1886, in Dundee, Ohio, and moved to Barton County in 1904. He died in 1934. Mrs. HARTMAN was a member of the Presbyterian church. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, with the Cook and Weber chapel here with the Rev. Henry Eden Wright officiating. Burial will be in the Great Bend mausoleum. Mr. and Mrs. HARTMAN raised the following children: Clifford Russell, Larned, Vera Russell, who is now Mrs. John SCHWAGER, San Diego, CA, and Olive, who was Mrs. Harry ENGLEMAN, Great Bend. Mrs. ENGLEMAN died in 1936. Other survivors include a sister-in-law, Mrs. Cora MAYBACH, Great Bend, seven nieces and nephews. Donated by Lanette Yakel - email: jeffnbobo@earthlink.net HAWKINS Mrs. Rosa HAWKINS -- Great Bend Tribune -- May 3, 19?? Mrs. Rosa HAWKINS, who would have observed her 83rd birthday Monday, died Friday evening at St. Rose hospital where she had been a patient since March 31. Mrs. HAWKINS lived at 1063 Warner Rd. here and was born north of here. She resided here all of her life except for a period when she and her husband participated in the Cherokee Strip run in Oklahoma. She was a member of the Royal Security Benefit Association. Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday from the Cook and Weber chapel. The Rev. Robert Foster will officiate with burial in Great Bend cemetery. Survivors include two sons, Garland BALLHORST, deputy sheriff here, and William BALLHORST, Wichita; two brothers, John STEURI, Great Angeles [sic], CA; two sisters, Mrs. Nellie HARMISON, Great Bend and Mrs. Will HARMISON, Los Angeles; four grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. HAYS Walter Guy HAYS -- Great Bend (KS) Daily Tribune, Feb. 10, 1957 Walter Guy HAYS, 66, died early Friday morning [Feb. 8] at the Denver VA hospital. He had been in ill health for the past few years. Mr. HAYS was born and reared at Albert, and had been a construction worker in this area for many years, moving to Colorado two years ago. Surviving are a brother, Orville HAYS, of Albert; sisters, Mrs. Charles B. HAAS and Mrs. Mabel EWING of Great Bend, and Mrs. H. J. KEENER of Van Nuys, Calif. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. at the Bryand and Fryberger chapel with the Rev. Raymond KNOWLES officiating, and burial in the veterans circle. The American Legion will be in charge of flag presentation for Mr. HAYS, a World War I veteran. contributed by Wilene Smith http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=ewingwilene&id=I0075 HAYWORTH Phebe (EWING) HAYWORTH -- Great Bend (KS) Tribune, Feb. 21, 1974 Mrs. Phebe (EWING) HAYWORTH, 47, Willow Springs, Ill., a former resident of Great Bend and Pratt, died Wednesday morning [Feb. 20] at Edwards Memorial Hospital, Naperville, Ill., after a short illness. Born Nov. 17, 1926 in Great Bend, she was married to Robert L. HAYWORTH Jr., on Nov. 1, 1946. She had lived in Illinois for the past four years. She attended Great Bend schools, graduating in 1944. Survivors include the widower; sons, Ronald Dene and Donald Gene, both of Wichita; daughters, Mrs. Wayne (Roberta) MORRIS, Fort Atkinson, Wis.; Mrs. David (Clairmarie) MOATS, San Diego, Calif.; Mrs. Larry (Barbara) McCLELLAN, Fresno, Calif.; brothers, Thaine EWING, Great Bend, James EWING, Freehold, N. J.; step-sisters, Mrs. Kenneth CARMICHAEL, Mrs. Elsie CHRISTIANSEN [or CHRISTIANSON], both of Great Bend; Mrs. Grace CAMGHEY [or CAUGHEY], Truth or Consequences, N. M.; two grandchildren. Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Bryant and Fryberger Mortuary. Rev. Bob Gordon officiating. contributed by Wilene Smith http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=ewingwilene&id=I0075 HENKS August HENKS - Great Bend Tribune -- Tuesday, July 31, 1951 August HENKS, 74, Dies After 2-Month Illness August HENKS, 74, 1121 Morton, died this morning at St. Rose hospital where he had been a patient for two months. HENKS was a well-known farmer. He and his wife, Emma, who survives him, came to Barton County 36 years ago. They settled on a farm eight miles northwest of Great Bend and farmed until last year, when he retired and they moved to their present home. The HENKS' came here from Norborne, Mo. Funeral services are to be held Thursday at 9:30 a.m. from St. Rose church with the Rev. James Murphy officiating. Two rosaries will be said, one at 8 o'clock tonight and another at the same hour tomorrow night. Both are to be said in the Cook and Weber funeral home. In addition to his widow, HENKS is survived by three brothers; Frank of Great Bend, Fred of Seward, and Henry of Norborne. They had no children. submitted by bnjschr@netzero.com HENKS Mary Gertrude HENKS - Great Bend Tribune -- Saturday, February 16, 1946 Miss HENKS Dead The death of Miss Mary Gertrude HENKS occurred this morning at the home of her brother, August HENKS, north of Great Bend, with whom she had resided since coming to Kansas from Missouri 31 years ago. She was 70 years of age. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 o'clock Monday morning at the St. Rose Catholic Church, with Rev. Geo. J. Schneider officiating. Burial will be in the Great Bend cemetery. The body will remain at the Cook and Weber Funeral Home until Sunday afternoon when it will be taken to the Henks home. Rosary will be said at 8 o'clock Sunday night. Survivors include four brothers; August and Frank HENKS of the home, Fred HENKS of Seward, and Henry HENKS of Norborne, Mo. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bernard and Gertrude HENKS. submitted by bnjschr@netzero.com HENKS Frank HENKS - Great Bend Tribune -- Sunday, February 22, 1959 Frank HENKS, 90, Rt. 1, a resident of this area since 1900, died at noon Friday in St. Rose hospital here. HENKS had been a patient at the hospital for eight weeks. He was a retired farmer. HENKS was the last surviving member of the HENKS family, which numbered 10. His wife, Anna, died in 1934. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. George C. (Esta) Smith, Rt. 1. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, from the St. Rose of Lima Catholic church here. The Rev. George Husmann will officiate, with burial in Great Bend cemetery. Rosary will be said at 8 p.m. Sunday from Cook and Weber chapel here. A rosary was said Saturday night. The casket will remain open until 9:30 a.m. Monday. submitted by bnjschr@netzero.com HERDT Lydia (EHRLICH) HERDT, wife of Alvin Herdt (Obituary): Hoisington � Mrs. Lidia (sic) Herdt, 69, of Hoisington died Thursday (November 27, 1980) at Central Kansas Medical Center in Great Bend. Born Dec. 16, 1910 in Russell County, She was a resident of Hoisington for the past 39 years. She was employed by the Hoisington Lutheran Hospital for many years. She was married to Alvin Herdt July 2, 1933, in Barton County. He died July 1, 1956. She was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Hoisington. She is survived by one son, Gary of Great Bend; one brother, Marvin Ehrlich of Union City, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Hilda Michel of Russell and Mrs. Esther Dierking of Plains; and four grandchildren. Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at the church with the Rev. Arthur Anderson officiating. Burial will be in the Hoisington Cemetery. Memorial is established to the church. Friends may call at the Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 12:30 p.m. to service time Sunday at the church. (Notice of her funeral appeared in the newspaper as well): Mrs. Lydia Herdt Hoisington � Mrs. Lydia Herdt, 69, 0f 502 E 4th ST., Hoisington, died Thursday (November 27, 1980) in the Central Kansas Medical Center at Great Bend. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Hoisington, of which she was a member. Pastor Arthur Anderson officiated. Burial was in the Hoisington Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions in her name to the Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington, was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Herdt was born Dec. 16, 1910, in Russell County. She married Alvin Herdt, July 2, 1933 in Barton County. He died July 1, 1956. She was a cook at the Hoisington Lutheran Hospital. She had lived in Hoisington for 39 years. Survivors are a son, Gary Herdt of Great Bend; a brother, Marvin Ehrlich of Union City, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Hilda Michel of Russell and Mrs. Esther Dierking of Plains; and four grandchildren. (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) HERR Mary Ellen WILSON HERR [Taken from an Elliwood newspaper, date of issue unknown] Mary Ellen Wilson Herr was born February 28, 1855, in Freeport, Ill. Died at her home near Ellinwood, Kans., December 30, 1915. Was united in marriage to Mikel Herr February 24, 1878, in Washington county, Iowa. To this union were born eight children, seven daughters and one son. Two daughters and the son have preceeded her to that Great Beyond. The five daughters with the husband that survive her are Delilah, wife of Rev. C.L. Daily of Strawn, Kans.; Mrs. Anna Nevius, of Rolla, Kans.; Mrs. Carrie Hodges of Chase, Kans.; Lettie and Julia, at home; also a boy, Chas. Short, who was taken into the home and raised to manhood. They were among the early settlers here, coming to Kansas in 1878, taking a homestead on which they have resided ever since. She was always a kind and dutiful wife, a tender and loving mother, always ready to sympathize. In the year 1887 she made a profession of Faith, was baptized and united with the Christian church, and always remained faithful and true to her Savior. submitted by nroberts@apexcorp.com HERR Michael HERR The Ellinwood Leader - Ellinwood, Barton County, Kansas, 17 September 1936. Michael Herr, a pioneer of Barton County, was laid to rest in Raymond, Sept 4. For a number of years he had made his home with his children in various parts of the United States, and was visiting his daughter, Mrs. Carrie Hodges, in Edinburg, Texas, at the time of his death, Aug, 31. Michael Herr was born in Buffalo, N. Y., June 20, 1849, and while still a small boy moved to Iowa, with his parents. In 1874 he and his sister came to Barton county and homesteaded 8 miles northeast of Ellinwood. It was a bad year, as far as Kansas was concerned. 1874 was the big grasshopper year, and the county was stripped of all its green stuff by locust. Mr Herr stuck, and established a farm, so successfully that four years later he was able to return to Iowa and marry Miss Ellen Wilson. The country still was wild at that time. Roving bands of Indians kept the settlers nervous, and there was one time when a real Indian scare persuaded Mr Herr and his neighbors to band together, expecting an attack, but the Indians chose another route, much to the relief of the settlers. The country abounded in game and the soil was rich, producing good crops when the grasshoppers, the droughts, or hailstones did not bring disaster. The Herr's worked their land wisely and prospered in spite of the hardships. Of the eight children born to the couple a son and two daughters preceeded Mrs. Herr in death. Mrs. Herr passed away in Dec, 1915. Since then Mr. Herr had made his home , the greater part of the time, with his daughters, Mrs. D.A. Nevius and Miss Celestia Herr of Hutchinson. Other children who survive are Mrs. Delila M. Dailey of Chase, Mrs. Julia Luker of Keeline, Wyo., Mrs, Carrie Hodges of Edinburg, Texas, and Mr Charlie Schurr, who grew to manhood in the Herr home. One sister, Mrs. Lanie Shackner, and two brothers, Phillip and Henry Herr, all of California, also survive. submitted by nroberts@apexcorp.com IRVIN Alma Alvina (BRACK) IRVIN, wife of Venie IRVIN (Obituary): "Otis - Mrs. Alma Alvina Irvin, 63, died Friday (July 1972) at the Central Kansas Medical Center, Great Bend, after a short illness. Born Aug. 29, 1908, near Otis, she was married to Vernie Irvin. She was Eudale Brack, Otis; sisters; Mrs. Sam Apple, LaCrosse; Mrs. Bonita Thompson, Russell. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Monday at the church with the Rev. Theo H. Judt Officiating. Burial will be in Otis Cemetery. Friends may call from 1 to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Janousek Funeral Home, LaCrosse." (Handwritten note on the obituary "I think July 1972.) (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) JANKE Ray F. JANKE "Wichita � Ray F. Janke, 74, Wichita, died Jan. 11, (1984) in Wichita. Services were held Jan. 14 at the First Presbyterian Church in Wichita with burial in the Wichita cemetery. Janke, a retired Farm and Life Insurance agent, is survived by the widow, Blanche, of the home; a son, William, Wichita; one sister, Freda Harrington, Hoisington; and one grandson. Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) KARST Alex KARST (Obituary): "Galatia - Alex Karst, 88, died Wednesday (6 August 1980) at the Central Kansas Medical Center in Great Bend. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Galatia, of which he was a member. Pastor Robert Studtmann will officiate. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery, Galatia. Memorials in Mr. Karst's name have been established with the church in Galatia and with the Barton County Association for Retarded Citizens. Friends may call until 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. Friday at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington, which is in charge of arrangments, and on Saturday from 9 a.m. until time of services at the church in Galatia. Mr. Karst, a retired farmer and blacksmith, was born Sept. 7, 1891, at Holstein, Russia. He was a lifetime resident of the Galatia community. He married Mary Popp in 1913. She died in February 1928. He married Marie Foos November 22, 1930. She died Oct. 24, 1973. He is survived by two sons, Leo of Wamego and Melvin of Hays; two stepsons, Leroy Rein of Jal, N.M., and Milton Rein of Branson, Mo.; two daughters, Mrs. Edward (Darlene) Mlynar of Hoisington and Mrs. Leland (Joyce) Wegele of Otis; three brothers, Ted of Russell, Edwin of Galatia and Ben of Great Bend,; two sisters, Mrs. Edwin Funk of Galatia and Mrs. George Becker of Russell; 28 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) KARST Amelia (DUMLER) KARST, wife of Oscar Karst (First Obituary): Amelia Karst, 82, 2426 Walnut, died Tuesday (12 April 1983) at Russell Care Center, in Russell. Born Amelia Dumler, May 3, 1900, in Russell County, she had been a Great Bend resident since 1946, moving here from Galatia. She married Oscar Karst, March 7, 1920, in Milberger. He died in August of 1982. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Karst was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Great Bend. Survivors include two daughters, Ulanda Nichols of Great Bend and Marlene Beckebof Russell; two brothers, Herbert Dumler of Bell Gardens, Calif.; and George Dumler of Salina; one sister, Caroline Holl of Russell; six grandchildren; and five great- grandchildren. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Fryberger Mortuary. Memorials are suggested to the church." (A Second obituary): "Amelia Karst, 82, died Tuesday, April 12, (1983) at the Russell Kare Center. She was born May 3, 1900, in Russell County to George Jacob Dumler and Kathryn (Reinhardt) Dumler. She married Oscar Karst, March 7, 1920, at Milberger. He died Aug. 13, 1982. Survivors are two daughters, Ulanda Nichols, Great Bend, and Marlene Becker, Russell; six grandchildren, five great grandchildren; two brothers, Herbert Dumler, Bell Gardens, Calif., and George J. Dumler, Salina; a sister, Caroline Holl, Russell. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Great Bend, clerby officiating Rev. Robert Studtmann and Rev. Charles Tews. Burial will be in Great Bend Cemetery. Friends may call until 12:30 p.m. Friday at Fryberger Mortuary, Great Bend, and at the church to service time. A memorial has been set up to the church, of which she was a member." (Funeral Card): "In Memory of Amelia Karst Born: May 3, 1900, Russell County, Kansas -- Died: April 12, 1983, Russell, Kansas Services at: Trinity Lutheran Church, Great Bend, Kansas, Friday, April 15, 1983, 2:00 p.m. Ministers: Rev. Robert Studtmann, Rev. Charles Tews Casketbearers: Stephen Becker, Mark Nichols, Michael Becker, Gene Lamb, Leland Nuss, Herbert Krug -- Music: Enid Boyle, Organist Interment: Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas." Handwritten note on the inside of the funeral card (by Mrs. Elma Dumler Brack) reads: "Amelia Dumler, the daughter of George Jacob and Katrana (sic) Dumler was born in Russell County, confirmed and baptized in Milberger church, married Oscar Karst on March 7, 1920 at Milberger. They lived in Barton County, north of Galatia, on the old Karst place. Moved to Great Bend in 1946, to 2426 Walnut Drive. Joined Trinity Lutheran (Church) there, later on. Survived by Ulanda Nichols and Marlene Becker; and sister Carolina Holl, Russell; two brothers, Herbert of California and G. Jakie Dumler of Salina, who were not at funeral and 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) KARST Benjamin KARST (Obituary) : "Galatia - Benjamin Karst, 94, died Wednesday morning (4 May 1983) at the Hoisington Hospital. Born Dec. 11, 1888 in Barton County, he was a retired farmer, and a lifelong resident of Galatia. He married Magdalena Dietz, Jan. 19, 1915 in Milberger. She survives him, living at the home. Other survivors are two daughters, Viola Dumler, Russell, and Florence Veach, Ellinwood; two sons, Arthur, Galatia and Leon, Rush Center; a foster-daughter, Esther Nuss, Russell; a brother John, of Galatia; three sisters, Lena Radke, and Martha Dietz, both of Russell, and Anna Deines, Hoisington; 17 grandchildren and 18 great- grandchildren. He was a member of the United Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Milberger. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, with Pastor Robert Kreier officiating. Burial will be in the Galatia Cemetery. A memorial has been established with the church. Friends may call at the Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, until 9 p.m. today, and from 12:30 p.m. until service time at the church, Friday." (A second obituary): Galatia - Benjamin Karst, 94 died May 4 at the Hoisington Hospital after a short illness. Born Dec. 11, 1888, in Barton County, he has been a lifetime Galatia area resident. He married Magdelena Dietz Jan. 19, 1915, at Milberger. He was a retired farmer. Karst was a member of United Emmanual Lutheran Church in Milberger and a former member of Galatia School Board and Board of Directors of Central Kansas Electric of Great Bend. Survivors include the widow; two sons, Arthur, Galatia, and Leon, Rush Center; two daughters, Viola Dumler, Russell, and Florence Veach, Ellinwood; one foster Daughter, Esther Nuss, Russell; three sisters, Lena Radke, and Martha Dietz, both of Russell, and Anna Deines, Hoisington; 17 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Funeral was Friday at the church with Rev. Robert Drier officiating. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery in Galatia. Memorials are suggested to the church." (Funeral Card): "In Remembrance of Benjamin Karst born: December 11, 1888 - Barton County, Kansas -- died: May 4, 1983 - Hoisington, Kansas Services: Friday, May 6, 1983, United Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Milberger, Kansas, 2:00 p.m. Clergyman: Pastor Robert Kreier Music: Mrs. Rosie Funk, Organist Casket Bearers: Maurice Wilhelm, David Karst, Bob Mitchell, Kurt Karst, Denny Dumler, Thomas Karst. Interment: Fairview Cemetery, Galatia, Kansas Arrangements by: Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, Kansas" The card for the church service is also in my files. It gives the same information as the above with the addition of: "Baptized 30 January 1889, Confirmed 24 April 1904". Other than that it is an order of the funeral service and music. (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) KARST Oscar KARST (Funeral Card): "In Memory of Oscar KARST Born: November 15, 1897, Galatia, Kansas -- Passed Away: August 14, 1982, Russell, Kansas Services at: Trinity Lutheran Church, Great Bend, Kansas, Tuesday, August 17, 1982, 10:00 a.m. Minister: Rev. Robert Studtmann Casket bearers: Stephen Becker, Mark Nichols, Michael Becker, Arthur Karst, Paul Becker, Paul Wooster. Music: Leon Deines, Soloist -- Mrs. Coralie Murphy, Organist Interment: Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas" (Obituary): "Great Bend - Oscar Karst, 84, Great Bend, died Aug. 13 at the Russell Care Center in Russell. Born Nov. 15, 1897 at Galatia, he married Amelia Dumler, March 7, 1920, at Milberger. He was a retired farmer. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Great Bend. Survivors included the widow of Great Bend; two daughters, Ulanda Nichols, Great Bend, and Mrs. Marvin (Marlene) Becker, Russell; two brothers, Ben and John, both of Galatia; Three sisters, Lena Radke, Galatia, Martha Dietz, Russell, and Anna Deines, Hoisington; six grand children and five great-grandchildren. The funeral was Tuesday at the church with Rev. Robert Studtmann officiating. Burial was in the Great Bend Cemetery. A memorial has been established to the church." (Second Obituary): "Oscar Karst, 84, died Friday, Aug. 13, at the Russell Kare (sic) Center. He was born at Galatia Nov. 15, 1897, to John F. and Elizabeth (Dietz) Karst. He married Amelia Dumler, March 7, 1920, at Milberger. She survives. They moved to Great Bend about 1946. He was a retired farmer and a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Survivors are the wife; two daughters, Mrs. Ulanda Nichols of Great Bend and Mrs. Marvin (Marlene) Becker, Russell; two brothers, Ben and John Karst of Galatia; three sisters, Lena Radke of Galatia, Martha Dietz of Russell and Anna Deines of Hoisington; six grandchildren, five great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Great Bend, Rev. Robert Stedtman officiating, with burial in the Great Bend Cemetery. Calling hours are until 9 p.m. Monday at the Fryberger Mortuary, Great Bend, and church after 9 a.m. Tuesday. A memorial is suggested to the church." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) KARST Paul Gene KARST (Funeral Card): "In Remembrance of Paul Gene Karst born: February 26, 1934, Great Bend, Kansas -- born: February 8, 1968, Hoisington, Kansas Services: 1:30 p.m. Burgat Chapel, 2:00 p.m. Concordia Lutheran Church, Hoisington, Sunday February 11, 1968 Clergyman: Rev. A. C. Gottberg Music: Mrs. Raymond Deutsch, Mrs. Leo Deutsch -- Elmer Bitter, organist Interment: Hoisington Cemetery Casket Bearers Melvin Deutsch, Eddie Lee Funk, Donald Dumler, Eugene Karst, Richard Karst, Marvin Karst. Arrangements by: Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Inc., Hoisington, Kansas" Handwritten note by my mother-in-law, Mrs. Elma Dumler Brack, "Is survived by Parents, Mr. & Mrs. Ed Karst of Great Bend, two children, son, 11 years old, daughter Karen, 8 years, brothers and twin sister." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) KARST Rachel (STEINERT) KARST, wife of John Karst "Rachel H. Karst, 73, died Monday, June 12, 1978, at Central Kansas Medical Center, Great Bend. Born Rachel Steinert July 15, 1904 in Russell County, she married John Karst, May 18, 1924 at Milberger. She was a lifetime Galatia resident. She was a member of the United Emmanuel Lutheran Church, ALCW, both of Milberger. Survivors include widower; daughters: Mrs. Helen Schwein, Russell; Mrs. Dolores Deutsch, Hoisington; Mrs. Norma Stricker, Great Bend; Mrs. Marge Kraft, Ness City; Mrs. Rita Thompson, Kansas City, Mo.; sisters, Mrs. Caroline Wasemiller, Hillsboro; Mrs. Tabea Karst, Galatia; Mrs. Esther Popp, Hoisington; 13 grandchildren, four great grandchildren. The funeral was Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the church. The Rev. Robert Kreier was in charge of services. The burial was in Fairview Cemetery, Galatia. Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Casket bearers were John Schwien, Jim Schwien, Randal Deutsch, Rod Kraft, Tony Stricker and Brent Thompson. Family suggests memorials to the church. (Her funeral card): In remembrance of, Mrs. Rachel H. Karst, July 15, 1904, Russell Co., Kansas � June 12, 1978, Great Bend, Kansas. Services, Wednesday, June 14, 1978, United Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Milberger, Kansas, 2:00 p.m. Officiating, Pastor Robert Kreier. Music, (sang two sons) United Emmanuel Choir, Mrs. Rudolph Funk, Organist. Casket Bearers, John Schwien, Jim Schwien, Randal Deutsch, Tony Stricker, Rod Kraft, Brent Thompson (these were her grandsons). Interment, Fairview Cemetery, Galatia, Kansas, Arrangements by Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, Kansas." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) KEIL Elizabeth (POPE) KEIL, Mrs. Victor Keil Mrs. Elizabeth Keil, 80, Dies at Lutheran Hospital Hoisington � Mrs. Elizabeth Keil, 80, Hoisington, died Sunday afternoon (20 April 1969) at the Hoisington Lutheran Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was born may 10, 1888, in Barton County and spent her entire life in the Hoisington-Milberger area. She was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church at Milberger. Survivors are: two daughters, Mrs. Ernest Galliart and Mrs. Ervin Springer, both of Hoisington; seven sons, Gerhardt, Hubert and Clifford of Russell, Julius, Casper, Wyo., Dr. Ernest, Bedford, Mass., Melvin, Hoisington, and Waldomar, Kansas City, Mo; one brother John Pope, Canon City, Colo., 17 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Immanuel Lutheran church in Milberger with Rev. Stanley Padgett officiating. Burial will be in the Milberger Cemetery. Friends may call at the Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home at Hoisington from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 11:30 a.m. til time of service Wednesday. (Her Funeral Card): In remembrance of, Mrs. Elizabeth Keil, May 10, 1888, Barton County, Kansas to April 20, 1969, Hoisington, Kansas. Services: Wednesday, April 23, 1969, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Milberger, Kansas, 2:30 p.m. Clergyman, Pastor Stanley Padgett. Music, Mrs. LaVern Becker, Organist, Congregational singing. Interment, Milberger Cemetery. Casket Bearers Gerhard Keil, Hubert Keil, Julius Keil, Melvin Keil, Waldomar Keil, Dr. Ernest Keil. Arrangements by Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Inc. Hoisington, Kansas. (on the back of her funeral card): Mrs. Elizabeth "Pope" Keil, daughter of George Pope and Dorothea Schneider, was born in Barton county, Kansas, May 10, 1888. In early infancy, she was baptized and later confirmed in the Christian faith. She retained this faith throughout her lifetime. On May 10, 1908, she was united in marriage to Victor Keil in the Lutheran church at Milberger. This marriage was blessed with 11 children: seven boys and four girls. Two daughters, Esther and Florence, preceded in death. Victor preceded in death on Mar. 6, 1964. In May 1967, Mrs. Keil resided at the Homestead Villa, Hoisington and passed away in Hoisington Lutheran Hospital, Sunday afternoon, April 20, 1969, at the age of 80 years, 11 months and 10 days. She is survived by seven sons: Gerhard, Hubert and Clifford of Russell; Julius, Casper, Wyo.; Dr. Ernest Keil, Bedford Mass.; Melvin, Hoisington and Waldomar, Kansas City, Mo; two daughters, Mrs. Ernest "Clara" Galliart and Mrs. Ervin "Josephine" Springer, both of Hoisington; one brother, John Pope, of Canon City, Colo.; 17 grandchildren; seven great grandchildren an four step great-grandchildren." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) KEIL Elma Marie (GALLIART) KEIL, wife of Gerhard Emanuel Keil (Funeral Card): "Elma Marie Keil, daughter of Andrew and Catherina Dorothea (Gebhart) Galliart, was born September 27, 1912, in Russell County near Dubuque. Her death occurred on September 6, 1983, at her home in Russell at the age of 70 years, 11 months and 9 days. Elma lived her early life on the family farm in the Dubuque area, received her basic education in the Dubuque school and on May 26, 1935, was united in marriage to Gerhard Emanuel Keil at Milberger, Kansas. This union was blessed with three children: Carol, Doloris and Geraldine. Her life was filled with the many and varied activities of a farming housewife, homemaker and mother. She lived her early married life on the family farm in Barton County near Milberger and on August 7, 1962, moved from the farm to Russell. She worked part time at Klema's IGA for about six years. She and Gerhard were custodians at the Home State Bank for about seven years. She continued to work at the bank after the death of her husband Gerhard on April 21, 1979, and in 1981 she retired from active work. Elma's early Christian life was associated with the Dubuque Lutheran Church, she was baptized there on May 1, 1913, and later confirmed in that church. After her marriage she attended the Immanuel Lutheran Church at Milberger, transferring her membership to St. John Lutheran Church when she moved to Russell. She was always faithful to her church attendance. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerhard, on April 21, 1979; one brother, Andrew Galliart, and an infant sister. Survivors are her daughters: Mrs. Leon (Carol) Keil, Mrs. Earlin (Deloris) Nuss and Mrs. Marion (Geraldine) Counts, all of Russell, and five grandchildren. Other survivors are three brothers: Albert Galliart of Russell, Bill Gilliart of Great Bend and Ernest Galliart of Beaver; one sister, Mrs. Edward (Emma) Brack, of Dorrance; several other relatives and a host of friends. (back of card): Born: September 27, 1912 -- Died: September 6, 1983 Service: St. John's Lutheran Church, Thursday, September 8, 1983 - 2 p.m. Clergy: Rev. Herman Frerichs -- Intern: Jim Reeb Music: "How Great Thou Art" (Solo), "Rock of Ages" (Hymn), "A Mighty Fortress" (Hymn) Soloist: E. H Sewell -- Organist: Eileen Vladar Casket Bearers: Robert Smolik, Marvin Galliart, Orville Brack, Everett Brack, Gene Galliart, Kenneth Galliart Interment: St. John's Lutheran Cemetery" (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) KEIL Ernestine (BECKER) KEIL, wife of Sigmund Keil (Record of Death): There is a hand written note from my mother-in-law, Mrs. Elma Dumber Brack, in my files, it reads: "Mrs. Sigmund Keil (Ernestine) was born Aug 4 (?). She was 79 years old. Died August 2, 1973, funeral and buried on Sat. Aug. 4, 1973 at St. Mark's Lutheran Church at Great Bend. They lived in Great Bend. She was sister of Emanuel Becker." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) KEIL Siegmund KEIL (Obituary): Siegmund Keil, 74, dies in Medical Center Great Bend - Siegmund Keil, 74, died at 3 a.m. today (24 Oct 1968) in the Central Kansas Medical Center after being ill since last March. A long time area resident, he was formerly a heavy equipment operator for the Roy E. Knupp Construction Co. until he retired about nine years ago. He lived in Russell before moving to Great Bend in 1941. Born Aug. 9, 1894, near Galatia, he was married to Ernestine Becker Dec. 19, 1915, at Milberger. He was a charger member of St. Mark Lutheran Church, Great Bend. A memorial in his name is being established at the church. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in the church with Rev. Walter Lentz officiating. Burial will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. Friends may call at the Cook and Weber Funeral Home until 1 p.m. The casket will not be open after the service. In addition to the widow of the home, he is survived by three sons, Melvin and Arnold, Great Bend, and Luther, Framingham, Mass.; three daughters, Mrs. Douglas Cotty Jr., Garden City, Mrs. Herbert Hopper, Clearwater, Fla., and Mrs. Limon Kruckenberg, Great Bend; three brothers, Emanuel and Alvin, Great Bend, and Edwin, Bunker Hill; two sisters, Mrs. Floyd Brack and Mrs. Edwin Brack, Otis; 15 grandchildren and one great-grandchild." (Notice of Funeral): "Siegmund Keil, 74, of 1713 Holland, died this morning at the Central Kansas Medical Center where he had been a patient ten days. Born August 9, 1894 near Galatia in Barton County, he married Ernestine Becker, Dec. 19, 1915 at Milberger. He was a retired heavy equipment operator for Roy E. Knupp Construction Co. He came here in 1941 from Russell. He was a charter member of St. Mark Lutheran Church. < He is survived by the widow; sons, Melvin and Arnold, Great Bend, and Luther, Framingham, Mass.; daughters, Mrs. Douglas (Leona) Crotty, Jr., Garden City, Mrs. Herbert (Milda) Hopper, Clearwater, Fla., and Mrs. Lyman (Esther) Kruckenberg, Great Bend; brothers Emanuel and Alvin both of Great Bend and Edwin, Bunker Hill; sisters, Mrs. Floyd Brack and Mrs. Edwin Brack, both of Otis; 15 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the church with the Rev. Walter Lentz officiating. Burial will be in Great Bend Cemetery. Friends may call at the Cook and Weber Funeral Home until 1 p.m. Monday and at 1:50 p.m. at the church. The casket will not be opened after the service. The family suggests memorials to the church." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) KELL Valeria VALERIA � nee ?? or if married. (Funeral Card): "In Memory of Valeria KELL Born November 23, 1893, Barton County, Kansas -- Died: November 8, 1977, Great Bend, Kansas Services at: Fryberger Mortuary, Great Bend, Kansas, Friday, November 11, 1977, 10:30 a.m. Minister: Rev. Robert Gordon Casketbearers: Bob Arnett, Herb Feltes, Frank Harmon, Olen Munz, M. L. Classen, Greg Breeden. Interment: Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas" (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) KOCH Philip KOCH (Obituary): "Galatia � Philip Koch, 83, died Monday (4 April 1983) at Rush County Memorial Hospital in LaCrosse. Born May 3, 1899, at Jagodnya, Russia, he married Caroline Miller, Jan 15, 1977. He was a retired farmer and a long time resident of the Galatia community. He was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church of Galatia. Survivors include one son, Arthur R. of Arvada, Colo.; two daughters, Irene Earnest Of Lebanon, Pa., Julia Fraser of Fullerton, Calif.; four sisters, Mrs. Mollie Hinckley of Middletown, N.Y., Anna Miller, of Otis, Marie Ochs of LaCrosse and Elizabeth Foos of Bazine; and three grandchildren. A prayer service will be held today at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Paul Lutheran Church at Galatia, with Pastors Robert S. Kreier and Art Anderson officiating. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery, Galatia. Friends may call until 9 p.m. Thursday from 1 p.m. until service time at the church. A memorial has been suggested to the church." (Notice of Funeral): "Galatia � Philip Koch, 83, died April 4, (1983) at Rush County Memorial Hospital in LaCrosse. Born May 3, 1899, at Jagodnya, Russia, he married Caroline Miller Jan 15, 1922, at Galatia. She died Sept. 21, 1977. He was a retired farmer and a long time resident of Galatia community. He was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church of Galatia. Survivors include one son, Arthur R., Arvada, Colo,; two daughters, Irene Earnest, Lebanon, Pa., and Julia Fraser, Fullerton, Calif.; four sisters, Mrs. Mollie Hinckley, Middleton, N.Y., Anna Miller, Otis, Marie Ochs, LaCrosse, and Elizabeth Foos,, Bazine; and three grandchildren. Funeral services were Thurday at St. Paul Lutheran Church at Galatia, with Pastors Robert S. Kreier and Art Anderson officiating. Burial was in the Fairview Cemetery, Galatia. A memorial has been suggested to the church." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) KOERBER Frederick KOERBER "Dr. Frederick L. Koerber died April 2, 1979 in Phoenix, Ariz., at the age of 66. Dr. Koerber, the sixth son of the late Dr. Gustav Adolph and Martha Koerber of Hoisington, was born in Russell, June 9, 1912. His parents moved to Hoisington when he was a small boy. He attended the Hoisington schools and following his graduation from high school he attended the University of Kansas at Lawrence where he received an a. B. degree. He graduated from medical school in 38 and served his internship at St. Joseph Hospital, Kansas City, Mo. Dr. Koerber moved to Arizona in 1940 and served in the United States Army during World War II. He did Industrial Medicine, worked for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and was active in Geriatric medicine at the time of his death. He is survived by his wife, Vendeta; a daughter, Pamela Johnson; one grandchildren, Julie; three sisters, Mrs. Rosalie Steinert of Pratt, Mrs. Ortrude Harris of Chicago, Ill., and Mrs. Irmgard Corbin of Ft. Smith, Ark.; three brothers, Bernard Koerber, from Penn., Marvin Koerber from Texas, and Paul Koerber, of Arizona." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) KOPKE Margaret Dorothy (BRACK) KOPKE, wife of Clifford Kopke (Obituary): "Margaret Dorothy Kopke, 60, died shortly before noon Saturday, August 27, (1983) at Russell City Hospital. She had lived here since her marriage Feb. 28, 1948, to Clifford F. Kopke, at Wichita. They lived at 1633 N. Main. St. She was born June 10, 1923, at Otis. Her mother is Mrs. Dorothy T. Brack of Hoisington. She was a housewife and worked some years ago at the treasurer's office at the courthouse. Besides her husband and mother, she is survived by a son, Monte, Denver, Colo., and two grandchildren; four brothers, Glenn J., Ralph and Alvin, of Hoisington, and Delmar of Wichita; and a sister, Eunice Basye, Hoisington. She was a member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church and the VFW auxiliary. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. today at St. John Lutheran Church, Rev. James Strasen, officiating, with burial in the Hoisington Cemetery. Pohlman's Mortuary was in charge of arrangements. A memorial is to the American Cancer Society." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) KRAMER Valentine KRAMER -- Great Bend Tribune -- November 20, 1952 Valentine KRAMER, 66, 204 Heizer, died last night at St. Rose hospital after a two-year illness. KRAMER would have been 67 on Nov. 24. He was born and raised near Dubuque and retired from farming 11 years ago when he moved to Great Bend. Survivors include his wife, Anna, of the home, six daughters; Mrs. Ernest (Elizabeth) NIGHTENGALE, Mrs. Jesse (Dorothy) REED, Cecilia KRAMER, Mrs. L. J. (Eleanor) CHURCHILL, Mrs. C. O. (Lavella) LAUGHLIN, and Mrs. Russell (Anna) MEYERS; three sons, Valentine, Jr., Nicholas and Ambrose, and four children (sic). Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. at the St. Rose of Lima church with Msgr. John Cody officiating with burial in the Great Bend cemetery. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. tonight and 8 p.m. Friday at the Cook and Weber funeral home. Donated by Lanette Yakel - email: jeffnbobo@earthlink.net KRIER KRIER, Mrs. Winifred Mrs. Winifred KRIER, wife of George KRIER of Osborne and formerly of Barton County, died in a hospital at Beloit Tuesday of last week (February 10, 1948) at the age of 27 years (born March 19, 1920) after a short illness. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe PESCHKA of Beaver and last fall moved to a farm in Osborne county. Surviving are her parent, her husband and little son, Renny Ray, her twin brother, Wilbert and three other brothers, Jack of Phoenix, AZ, Jimmy and Elmo of Beaver and two sisters, Mrs. Jeannie ERICKSON of Crook, CO., and Mary Jo at the home of her parents. Funeral services were held at St. Joseph's chuirch in Beaver, Saturday morning and burial was in the Beaver cemetery. Submitted by Nancy Schremmer - NSSCHRE@aol.com LANDDECK Marie (UNSELD) LANDDECK, wife of Rev. Carl Landdeck (Funeral Card): "Daughter of William Unseld and Henrietta Toepel was born December 2, 1885, in Cedar Rapids, Nebraska and passed away October 16, 1974 at the Good Samaritan Center, Hays, Kansas at the age of 88 years 10 months and 14 days. She was baptized in the Lutheran faith and confirmed on April 14, 1901 in Albion, Nebraska. On Nov. 5, 1913, Marie was united in marriage to Rev. Carl Landdeck. This marriage was blessed with two sons and two daughters. Rev. and Mrs. Landdeck served Lutheran Churches in Pittsburg, Kansas; Grafton, Iowa; Graden City, Kansas and Milberger, Kansas. She is survived by her husband, one son Arthur of Issaquah, Washington; two daughters Mrs. Paul "Lois" Egenes of Newton, Iowa and Mrs. Arthur "Esther" Karst of Olmitz, Kansas; one sister Celda Unseld of Holyoke, Colorado; thirteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren. One son Luther preceded in death June 2, 1929. Four sisters also preceded her in death. Devoted to her family, helpful to her neighbors, faithful to her church, considerate and honest, she gained the respect and esteem of all who knew her. (Back of card): In Memory of Marie N. Landdeck Born: December 2, 2885, Cedar Rapids, Nebraska -- Died: October 16, 1974, Hays, Kansas Services: Saturday, October 19, 1974, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Galatia, Kansas, 2:00 p.m. Clergymen: Pastor Theo. H. Judt, Pastor Robert S. Kreier Music: Church Choir and Congregation -- Mrs. Paul Strecker, Organist Interment: Fairview Cemetery, Galatia, Kansas Casketbearers: Robert Dietz, Ray Funk, C. W. Gustin, Ray Dietz, Carl Dietz, Hubert Radke Arrangements by Nicholoson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, Kansas" (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) LANE Grant J. LANE Hoisington -- Grant J. LANE, 83, died Wednesday, January 5, 2000 at Clara Barton Hospital in Hoisington. He was born March 13, 1916, at rural Hoisington, the son of Nelson and Catherine GRANT LANE. He married Virginia Lee KRUG June 14, 1939, at Hoisington. A lifetime resident of Hoisington, he was a retired postal clerk. LANE was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, American Legion Post 286 and Hoisington Tree Board, all of Hoisington; past state commander of the American; past director of American Legion Boys State. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in World War II. Survivors include his wife of the home; one son, Kevin LANE of Washington, D.C.; three daughters, Nancy LANE of Russell, Pat CARPENTER of Alexandria, Va., and Mary Bea LITTRELL of Washington D.C.; and two grandsons. He was preceded in death by one brother, Gerald LANE; and one sister, Margorie RIEDEL. Funeral was held at the St. John the Evangelist Church at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 8, 2000 with burial in the church cemetery in Hoisington. Father Pascal Klein officiated. OneCeltic@aol.com LANE Verda A. (FOX) LANE HOISINGTON Verda A. LANE, 93, died June 27, 1998, at Via Christi-St. Francis Medical Center in Wichita. She was born Sept. 22, 1904, at Larned, the daughter of Howard W. and Ida Mae LeVAN FOX. She married Gerald "Jerry" N. LANE Nov. 14, 1934, at Hoisington. He died Aug. 3, 1977. A 60-year resident of Hoisington, she was a retired registered nurse. Mrs. LANE was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Altar society and Clara Barton Foundation, all of Hoisington and Daughters of Isabella 744 of Great Bend. Survivors include three sons, Larry LANE of Albuquerque, NM, Joe LANEe of Hoisington and Rick LANE of Jacksonville, FL. tow daughters, Kathy DEMEL of Hoisington and Maureen GANT of Las Cruces, NM; one brother, Clyde FOX of Denver, CO.; one sister Edith WHITE of Larned; 14 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and five step-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother, Howard Jr. FOX; and one sister, Dorothy COMPTON. Funeral was held at the church, with the Rev. John Maes officiating. Burial was in the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church cemetery in Hoisington. Memorials were suggested to Clara Barton Foundation or the church. OneCeltic@aol.com LOOSEMORE Charles F. LOOSEMORE (Husband of LeVera Ann BBRAUER, daughter of Matilda BRACK.) (Funeral Card): "In Memory of Charles F. LOOSEMORE Born: May 7, 1925 Omaha, Nebraska -- Died: January 27, 1982 Omaha, Nebraska Age: 56 Years, 8 Months, 20 Days Services: First Lutheran Church, Papillion, Nebraska, January 30, 1982, 10:30 a.m. Officiating: Rev. Robert Johnson Music: Joan Schram, Organist -- Ron Barber, Soloist: "The Lord's Prayer," "How Great Thou Art" -- Congregational Singing: "What a Friend We Have In Jesus" No. 457, "I Am Trusting Thee, Lord Jesus" No. 428 Pallbearers: John Peil, Allen Brown, Larry Krenzer, Wesley Cahow, Melvin Fiscus, Earl Fletcher Interment: Forest Lawn, Omaha, Nebraska Kahler-Dolce Mortuary, Papillion, Nebraska" (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) LUDWIG Carl LUDWIG -- Great Bend Tribune -- August 27, 1953 Carl LUDWIG, 48, who spent his entire life on a farm three and one-half miles south of Great Bend, died this morning about 3, following a heart attack. LUDWIG had not been ill prior to his death. Survivors include his wife, Agnes, of the home; two daughters, Wilma Jean, of the home, and Mrs. Orlin BRACK, Otis; two sons, Delbert, of the home and Robert, serving in the air force and one sister, Mrs. Harold POWELL, 709 Williams. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by the Bryant-Fryberger mortuary. Donated by Lanette Yakel - email: jeffnbobo@earthlink.net McCOSH Earl McCOSH -- Great Bend Tribune -- July 6, 1953 Earl F. McCOSH, former resident of Great Bend, died last night at his home in Osborne of a heart attack. He was 47 years old. McCOSH formerly operated the McCosh-Koch Automotive Service in Great Bend. He moved from here seven months ago and bought an automobile agency in Osborne before his death. His is survived by his widow, Zelma McCOSH of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Robert HARTMAN, Kansas City, Mrs. Edward BAHR, Albert, and Mrs. Victor BRACK, Otis; two sons, Donald McCOSH, Great Bend and Kenneth D. McCOSH, of Osborne, and two brothers, Dan A. McCOSH and James Ray McCOSH, both of Abilene. Three children preceded him in death and seven grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m., Thursday at the First Christian church in Great Bend with the Rev. Clarence Zimmerman of Osborne officiating. Burial will be in the Great Bend cemetery. The body is now at the Cook and Weber funeral home. Donated by Lanette Yakel - email: jeffnbobo@earthlink.net MAIER Alexander MAIER (Obituary): "Alexander Maier, 69, died Thursday morning (Note: Entry is undated, estimate the date as 1966 or 1967) at the Hoisington Hospital where he had been a patient three months. Born March 14, 1897 in Russell County, he had spent his lifetime in the Galatia community as a farmer. He was married May 19, 1929 to Mollie Lock Wagner at Otis. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. He is survived by the widow; sons, Vernon, Russell, Albert, Great Bend; Alan, Olmitz, and Ernest Wagner, Great Bend; daughters, Mr. Glen Ehrlich, Russell, Mrs. Earl Garver, Humansville, Mo., and Mrs. Omer Biberle, Bushton; brothers, John, Russell, and William, Henry and Lewis, all of Otis; sister, Mrs. Pete Lohman, Kerwin; 23 grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the church with the Rev. Theo H. Judt officiating. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery, Galatia. The family suggests memorials to the Martin Luther Home, Beatrice, Neb. Friends may call at the Burgat Funeral Home, Hoisington, until 11 a.m. Monday." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) MAIER Christina (SCHNEIDER) MAIER (Obituary): "Mrs. Christina Maier Dies At Great Bend Hoisington � Mrs. Christina Maier, 70, died Saturday (15 Mar 1975) at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Leo Kirmer, Great Bend. Born May 11, 1904, in Barton County, Mr. Maier preceded her in death on Nov. 8, 1971. She was a member of the Concordia Lutheran Church in Hoisington. Survivors include her daughter; three brothers, Peter and Ted Schneider, Russell, and Paul Schneider, Great Bend; and three sisters, Mrs. Mollie Popp, Hoisington, Mrs. Lloyd Keenen, Oshkoch, Neb., and Mrs. Ted Eichman, Russell. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday from the Concordia Lutheran Church in Hoisington with Rev. D. G. Meyer officiating. Burial will be in the Hoisington cemetery. Memorials have been established to the church or the Kansas Heart Association." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) MAIER Mrs. Fred MAIER, no maiden or first name available. (Funeral Card): "In Memory of Mrs. Fred Maier born: August 21, 1893 -- died: October 24, 1961 Services: Friday, October 27, 1961 at the Herthel Funeral Home, Hoisington, Kansas at 1:00 p.m. and the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Milberger, Kansas, 2:00 p.m. Clergyman: the Rev. Alfred Winter Music: Mrs. LaVern Becker -- Mr. Ernest Wegle, Organists Final Resting Place: Milberger Cemetery, Milberger, Kansas Casket Bearers: Julius Maier, Victor Deines, Otto Ehrlich, Pete Ehrlich, Leo Niedens, Emil Maier. Arrangements by Herthel Funeral Home." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) MARGHEIM Pauline (BECKER) MARGHEIM, wife of Fred Margheim (Funeral Card): "The daughter of Jacob and Amelia Becker, nee Strecker, was born July 25, 1887 at the farm home south of Russell, Kansas. She departed this life on September 12, 1962 at the Miner Haven of Rest Home in Osborne, Kansas. Her age was 75 years. In early infancy she was baptized and later, after becoming of age she was confirmed in the Lutheran faith. She attended Elementary rural school as a young girl and after attaining womanhood she was united in marriage to Fred Margheim. There were two children born to this marriage, Arthur and Lavene. Arthur preceded her in death several years ago. Lavene of Russell, survives her. After their marriage they engaged in farming in north Barton and south Russell counties. Later they moved to Russell to make their home. In 1934 her husband passed away. She was not in the best of health during her lifetime, but never complained. About three years ago old age and other infirmities made it necessary to enter a nursing home. Here she enjoyed the companionship of other people in the same plight as herself and according to the management of the home she was loved and respected by the patients and staff. To treasure her memory are the son, already mentioned; one brother, Emanuel Becker, Russell; five sisters, Mrs. Ernestine Keil, Great Bend; Mrs. Leah Himes, Russell; Mrs. Laura Stoppel, Long Beach Calif.; Miss Eleanora Becker, Russell; and Mrs. Georgina Borrell, Dighton, Kansas. Also seven grandchildren; four great grandchildren. (back of card reads): Services: Held Friday, September 14, 1962 from the Deines Funeral Home at 2:30 p.m. Minister: Rev. Alfred Winter, Pastor of the Milberger and the Redeemer Lutheran (Missouri Synod) Church of Russell. Organist: Mrs. Janice Marshall -- Music: Frances Wilhelm and Eileen Vladar Casket Bearers: Don Himes, Vernon Margheim, George Borrell, Sig Keil, Ruben Michaelis, and Henry Strecker. Laid to rest: in the Russell Cemetery, Russell, Kansas." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) MARSH Florence L. MARSH (Florence Ladencia White MARSH) From: Barton County Democrat -- January 11, 1901 Mrs. Thomas Marsh, Deceased. Mrs. Florence L. MARSH, wife of Thomas MARSH, south of the river, died on Tuesday, the 8th of January of tumor of the stomach, from which she has suffered for a long time. Deceased was between 56 and 57 years old. She was the second wife of Mr. MARSH, and has resided in the county for about 14 years. Two sons are left to mourn with the husband the loss of a faithful mother and wife. Funeral services were held Friday morning, the 10th, at 10 o'clock, at the family residence, and the remains interred in the Great Bend Cemetery. From: Great Bend Register -- January 12, 1901 Mrs. Florence L. MARSH, wife of Thomas MARSH, died at her home 2 1/2 miles south and 1 1/2 miles east of this city yesterday at 2 p.m. Her affliction was tumor of the stomach. She was about 57 years of age. The family has resided here some twelve years. The funeral will be held tomorrow from the family home at 10 a.m. and burial in the Bend cemetery. Submitted by C. E. Peterson patandpete@comcast.net MARSH Thomas MARSH (Thomas Quick MARSH) From: Great Bend Tribune -- Nov. 22, 1915 Thomas Marsh Dead The death of Thomas MARSH, one of the oldest citizens of the community occurred yesterday at the family home in the southeast part of the city. His death was due to heart trouble and he had been a sufferer and in poor health for many years. He leaves a wife and several children. It is thought that the funeral services will be held Wednesday, though no definite arrangements have been made. Funeral announcement will appear later. From: Great Bend Tribune -- Nov. 25, 1915 Thomas Marsh Thomas Q. MARSH was born August 28, 1834, in New York state, and died November 21, 1915 at 2:05 p. m. in the family home in this city. Death was caused by heart failure. He was 81 years, 2 months, and 24 days of age. Mr. MARSH leaves to mourn his loss of life, a wife, one sister, two brothers, eight children, Mrs. Elvina SMITH, Mrs. Nettie SMITH, Mrs. Lillian NORDMAN, Henry MARSH all of the state of Michigan. Harry, Frank, Ray and Lewis MARSH of this city. Besides six stepchildren, Joe Frank, Will and Fred Hamilton, Mrs. Emma COLE, Mrs. Eudora HARGES of Dodge City and many other relatives and friends who will join the family in this their bereavement. Mr. MARSH came to this state, making it his home in October 28 years ago. Mr. MARSH also served his time in the regular army. He united with the Baptist church about 15 years ago. And has been a very devout Christian ever since that time even through his physical health did not permit his attending public worship. He has lived a life worthy of any one to follow. The Church and community will mourn the loss of this life from their midst. Submitted by C. E. Peterson patandpete@comcast.net MAYBACH W. H. MAYBACH -- Great Bend Tribune -- October 8, 1954 W. H. MAYBACH, 95, prominent Barton county resident, died Wednesday night at St. Rose hospital following an illness of several months. He would have been 96 Nov. 10. He entered the hospital last June. He moved to the Great Bend area as a small boy from Strassburg, O. MAYBACH had been a farmer in his earlier life and was the oldest member of the First Congregational church. He was also a member of all Masonic bodies here and the Elks lodge. He is survived by his widow, Cora, of the home; two sons, Fred of Amarillo, Tex., and Carl of Great Bend; a daughter, Mrs. James EYMANN, Los Angeles; a step-son, Fred B. ADAMS, great Bend; a step-daughter, Mrs. Chester GRAY, Vancouver, Wash. who has been in Great Bend during his illness; and a sister, Mrs. Helen HARTMAN, Great Bend. Funeral services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Congregational church with the Rev. Henry Wright in charge. Burial will be in the mausoleum in the Great Bend cemetery with graveside services by the Knights Templar. The body will remain at the Cook and Weber mortuary until 1 p.m. when it will be taken to the church. Donated by Lanette Yakel - email: jeffnbobo@earthlink.net MEYERES MEYERES, Marie J. Marie J. MEYERES, 82, 901 Baker, died Aug 13, 1991 at central Kansas Medical Center. Born Marie J. HOEFFNER March 21, 1909 in Redwing, she had been a resident of Great Bend since 1959, having moved from Beaver. She married Nick MEYERES July 2, 1928 in Beaver. She was a homemaker. Mrs. MEYERES was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and Altar Society. Survivors include her husband of the home; two sons, Norman of Ness City and Johnny of Ellinwood; three daughters, Florence PTACEK of Russell, Betty AUFDEMBERGE of Larned and Leona ZORN of Limon, CO; three brothers, Leo FRENZL of Redwing, Lawrence FRENZL of Hays and Bill FRENZL of Claflin, four sisters, Teresa WONDRA of St. John, Viola MEYERES of Odin, Gertrude HICKEL of Claflin and Dorothy REIF of Beaver; 24 granchildren; adn 50 great-grandchildren. Altar Society rosary will be at 3 pm Thursday at Bryant-Christians Funeral Home. Vigil service will be at 8 pm Thursday at the funeral home. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the church with the Rev. Warren Stecklein officiating. Burial will be at Hillcrest memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Central Kansas medical Center Cardiac Fund. Submitted by Nancy Schremmer - NSSCHRE@aol.com MEYERES MEYERES, Stephen J. Odin - Stephen J. MEYERES, 81, died Oct 19, 1989 at his home at Odin. Born March 14, 1908 at Dubuque, KS, he married Viola FRENZEL (sic) June 10, 1952, at Odin. A retired farmer, he was a lifetime resident of the Odin-Claflin area. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, and the Knights of Columbus, both of Odin. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Survivors: wife, of the home; son, David, Great Bend; daughter, Bonnie EDWARDS, Sterling; brother, Frank MEYERES, Downs; sisters, Mathilda LUERMAN, Teresa PROSSER, both of Great Bend, Clara STEINER, Hoisington, and Ann HITSCHMANN, Claflin. Parish rosary will be 7:30 pm today, followed by Knights of Columbus rosary, both at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, the Rev. Jacob Dreher. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Memorials may go the Holy Family Cemetery Fund. Submitted by: Nancy Schremmer, NSSchre@aol.com MICHAELIS (Obituary): "Great Bend - H.E. "Mac" Michaelis, 71, retired Colorado Springs College custodian, died Wednesday (10 December 1980) at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. today at Brantley-Bryant Funeral home, Great Bend. The Rev. Robert Studtmann will officiate. Burial will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. A memorial in Mr. Michaelis' name has been established with the Central Kansas Medical Center, Heart and Stroke Memorial, Great Bend. He was born July 18, 1909, on the family farm in Russell County. He was a former Great Bend resident who had recently returned to Great Bend to live, from Colorado Springs, Colo. He is survived by his wife, Margaret, of the home; two sons, Richard D. of Grove, Oklahoma, and Gilbert D. of Alva Okla.; a daughter, Mrs. Della Guesnier, Great Bend; a brother, Bill, of Washington State; a sister, Mollie Strecker of Gorham; nice grandchildren and four great-grandchildren." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) MILLER Irene MILLER, no maiden name or husband's name available. "In Memory of Irene Miller Born: July 8, 1923 -- Died: March 12, 1979 Place of Services Trinity Lutheran Church, Otis, Kansas, Saturday, March 17, 1979, at 2:00 p.m. Officiating: Pastor Theo Judt Organist: Mrs. Ronda Ranker -- Duet: Mrs. Laura Pearson, Mrs. Peggy Higgason Casket Bearers: Loyd Kraft, Jerry Miller, Mike Kraft, Kenneth Stieben, Albert Steinert, Lynn Keller Interment: Galatia Cemetery, Galatia, Kansas Arrangements by Janousek Funeral Home, LaCrosse, Kansas" (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) MORGENSTERN Irene (SCHAFER) MORGENSTERN, wife of Siegmond Morgenstern (Obituary): "Services for Mrs. Irene Morgenstern, 68, were at 2 p.m. Wednesday (27 February 1977) from the St. John Lutheran Church with Rev. Herman Frerichs officiating. Burial was in the Milberger Cemetery. Pohlman's Mortuary was in charge. Mrs. Morgenstern died Sunday at the Central Kansas Medical Center in Great Bend. Born April 20, 1908 in Otis, Kansas, she married Siegmond Morgenstern, August 29, 1926 at their farm home north of Galatia. The couple spent their life in the Otis and Galatia Communities. They moved to Russell in 1942. She operated Irene's Cafe from 1958 until 1969 in Russell. Survivors are the widower of the home; four daughters, Mrs. Alvin (Winnie) Webster, Russell, Mrs. Arvin (Betty) Heffel, St. Louis, Mo., Mrs. Bernice Armstrong, Bakersfield, Calif., and Mrs. Velma Coutier, Lake Tahoe, Calif.; five sisters, Mrs. Nima Krom and Mrs. Walter (Florence) Steiben, both of Great Bend, Mrs. Reinhold (Alvina) Wegele, Russell, and Mrs. Ray (Isabell) Huschka, Ellinwood, and Mrs. Norman (LaFern) Starkey, Hutchinson; eight Grandchildren and nine great grandchildren." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) MORGENSTERN Reuben MORGENSTERN (Obituary): "Reuben Morgenstern, 58, Dies at Ulysses Reuben Morgenstern, 58, a former resident of Russell County, Died Thursday night (16 June 1966), at a Ulysses (Kan.) hospital. He had entered the hospital shortly before, following a heart attack. Mr. Morgenstern was born and raised in Russell County. He attended grade school at Milberger and was confirmed in the Emmanuel Lutheran Church at Milberger. He also lived in Russell and Gorham. He served as the first mayor of Gorham. For the past 32 years, he had been employed with the Pan American Oil Company. He had lived in Ulysses four years. Survivors are the widow, Margaret, of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Eugene Schneider, Wichita; five brothers, C. R. and Harry Morgenstern, both of Russell, Fay, Denver, Colo., Chancey, San Jose, Calif., Elmo R., Medicine Lodge; four sisters, Mrs. Rosie Campbell and Mrs. Gene Smejkal, both of Russell, Mrs. Paul Fuhr and Mrs. Jack Baldwin, Great Bend; two grandchildren, Charles and Terry Lee Schneider. Funeral services will be at 2:30 Sunday in the Cook and Weber Funeral Home at Great Bend. Burial will be in the Great Bend Cemetery." Note: According to Social Security Death Records Reuben Morgenstern was born 5 Feb 1908. (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) MORRISON Marlene L. (NETTLEINGHAM) MORRISON, wife of Jack Morrison (Obituary): "Great Bend � Marlene L. Morrison, 1313 Cleveland, died Sunday, Nov. 22, (1981) at Central Kansas Medical Center after a long illness. Born Marlene Nettleingham in Galatia, she was a resident of Great Bend since 1969, moving here from Washington D.C. She was an insurance agent for the Guarantee Mutual Life Insurance Co. of Great Bend and was a former secretary for the government agencies in Washington D.C. She was preceded in death by her husband Jack Morrison, on Oct. 17, 1969. Mrs. Morrison was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, Life Underwiters Association, Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority, Barton County Community Concert Association, and Panther Booster Club and was past president of Camp Fire Girls. Survivors include one son, Hilton Glynn, of Hoisington; three daughters, Tracy, Allison and Kelly Morrison of the home; her mother, Amelia Nettleingham of Hoisington; two brothers, LaVern Nettleingham of Olmitz and Albert Nettleingham of Spencer, Okla., and one granddaughter. The funeral was at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church with the Rev. Robert Studtmann officiating. Burial was in the Great Bend Cemetery. The family suggests memorials to the church. The Brantley-Bryant Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) NAMES Johnny NAMES -- Hoisington Dispatch -- Thursday, September 26, 1889 On last Saturday morning Mr. and Mrs. A. B. NAMES were called upon to mourn the sudden and very sad death of their only son, Johnny, almost eleven years of age. In the morning Johnny took a favorite colt that had been used but little, saddled and bridled it and taking the picket rope left home, while Mr. NAMES went out to mow grass. The father cautioned the boy not to venture too much with the colt but to stay near where he was mowing. However the boy went another direction. In about two hours Mr. NAMES had occasion to use the saddle and went to the house after it. Johnny was not there so the father climbed to the top of the windmill and saw the colt standing near the railroad track. Going after the colt he discovered that his boy had become entangled in the rope and dragged until dead..... No one saw the unfortunate occurence. The bereaved family have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire neighborhood. NETTLEINGHAM Amelia (NUSS) NETTLEINGHAM, wife of Guy Nettleingham (Obituary): Hoisington - Amelia Nettleingham, 94, died June 3, 2000 at Clara Barton Hospital in Hoisington. She was born July 2, 1905, in Russell County near Milberger, the daughter of John K. and Lydia Steinert Nuss. She married Guy L. Nettleingham, Sept. 15, 1921, in Great Bend. He died Oct. 25, 1979. A resident of Hoisington since 1950, coming from a farm near Galatia, she was a homemaker. Mrs. Nettleingham was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church, Lutheran Woman Missionary League and Heritage Club, all of Hoisington. Survivors include two sons, LaVerne Nettleingham of Galatia and Albert Nettleingham of Spencer, Okla.; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and three step great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Marlene Morrison; three brothers, Leo Nuss, Edward Nuss, and Paul Nuss; one sister, Rachel Wiedemen (sic); and one step granddaughter, Susan Curran. Prayer service will be at 7:30 tonight at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church with the Rev. Garry Dassow officiating. Burial will be at Hoisington Cemetery. Friends may call until 9 tonight and from 9:30 a.m. to service time on Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the church or Clara Barton Foundation, in care of the funeral home." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) NETTLEINGHAM (Funeral Card): "In Remembrance of Guy Nettleingham born: July 28, 1900 - Cullom, Ill. -- died: October 25, 1979 - Hoisington, Ks. Services: Sunday, October 28, 1979, Concordia Lutheran Church, Hoisington, Kansas 2:30 p.m. Clergyman: Pastor Guy Dassow Music: Concordia Lutheran Choir -- Mrs. Glenda Jahnke, Organist. Casket Bearers: Hilton Glynn, Kevin Nettleingham, Don Nettleingham, Kent Nettleingham, Steve Bilyew, Steve Nettleingham. Interment: Hoisington Cemetery Arrangements by: Nicholson - Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, Kansas" (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) NEUFORTH Juanita S. NEUFORTH -- Great Bend Tribune -- Monday, November 1, 1993, page 3 Juanita S. NEUFORTH, 64, Route 4, died Oct. 30, 1993, at Central Kansas Medical Center. She was born March 29, 1929, at Wichita, the daughter of John C. and Nora McCAULEY SUTTON. She was a longtime resident of Great Bend. She married Glenn NEUFORTH Nov. 27, 1951, at Raton, N.M. He died May 29, 1991. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Neuforth was a member of First Congregational United Church of Christ, Barton County Historical Society, Barton County Genealogical Society and Ladies of GAR, all at Great Bend. Survivors include one son, Royce NEUFORTH of Fort Worth, Texas; one daughter, Karen NEUFORTH of Great Bend; and two brothers, George SUTTON of Hutchinson and Morris SUTTON of Fall River, Mass. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Clarence Township Cemetery in rural Great Bend with the Rev. Dr. Kenneth NETZ officiating. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at Fryberger Mortuary in Great Bend. Memorials are suggested to Great Bend Public Library, in care of the mortuary. Submitted by K.P. Neuforth (kansfarmer@yahoo.com) NEUFORTH William R. NEUFORTH -- Great Bend Tribune -- July 20, 1970 William R. NEUFORTH, 80, Rt. 4, died Saturday night at the Central Kansas Medical Center following a short illness. He was born Oct. 14, 1889 near Heizer where he lived most of his life. He was a farmer. He married Bessie SCHWIER Jan. 21, 1919 at Great Bend. He was a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ, American Legion and World War Barracks No. 2109. Survivors include the widow; sons, Glenn, Heizer; L. Dean of Owensboro, Ky.; borther [sic], Charles of Heizer; sister, Miss Florence NEUFORTH of Heizer and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Bryant and Fryberger Funeral Home with the Rev. Loren HICKERSON officiating. Burial will be in the Walnut Valley Cemetery. The family suggests memorials to the church. These may be left at the funeral home. Submitted by K.P. Neuforth (kansfarmer@yahoo.com) NEUFORTH Mrs. William Raymond (Bessie E.) NEUFORTH -- Hutchinson News (Hutchinson, KS) -- Wednesday, December 18, 1985 GREAT BEND--Bessie E. NEUFORTH, 87, died December 15, 1985, at Great Bend Manor Nursing Home. Born Bessie E. SCHWIER May 28, 1898, at Larned, she married William Raymond NEUFORTH Jan. 21, 1919, at Great Bend. He died July 18, 1970. She was a resident of Great Bend most of her life. She was a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ, Great Bend. Survivors: sons, Glenn, Great Bend, L. Dean, Atchison; and four grandchildren. Funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Fryberger Mortuary, Great Bend, the Rev. Dr. Charles BOYLE. Burial will be in Clarence Township Cemetery. Friends may call until service time at the mortuary. Memorials may go to the church. Submitted by K.P. Neuforth (kansfarmer@yahoo.com) NIEDENS Bertha (BITTER) NIEDENS, wife of John Henry Niedens "In remembrance of Bertha Niedens born: July 25, 1898, Barton Co., Ks. -- died: August 30, 1982, Hoisington, Ks. Services: Wednesday, September 1, 1982 Concordia Lutheran Church, Hoisington, Kansas 1:30 p.m. Pastor: Garry Dassow -- Music: Concordia Lutheran Choir -- Elmer Bitter, Organist Honorary Casket Bearers: Gerald Niedens, Lyle Niedens, Doyle Niedens, Kevin Karst, Steven Niedens, Brian Karst, Douglas Niedens, Darrell Dumler, Duane Karst Active Casket Bearers: Albert Wegele, Leonard Niedens, Clarence Bitter, Leo Niedens, Raymond Deutsch, Leonard Wegele. Interment: Hoisington Cemetery." (Obituary): "Hoisington - Bertha Niedens, 84, died Aug. 30. 1982 at Homestead Villa in Hoisington. Born Bertha Bitter July 26, 1898, in Barton County, she was a resident of Hoisington since 1945. She married John Henry Niedens Feb. 14 1918, in Susank. He died Oct. 29, 1950. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Niedens was a member of the Concordia Lutheran Church and Lutheran Women's Missionary League, both of Hoisington. Survivors include three sons, Otto, Hoisington, Marvin, Aurora, Colo., and Albert, Great Bend; three daughters, Mrs. Leona Karst and Mrs. Lola Karst, both of Hoisington, and Mrs. Viola Dumler, Russell; two brothers, Herb and Ted Bitter, both of Hoisington; two sisters, Mrs. Emelia Deutsch, Hoisington, and Mrs. Pauline Wegele, Otis; 17 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Funeral was Wednesday at church with Rev. Garry Dassow officiating. Burial was in the Hoisington Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the church. Nicholson - Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington was in charge." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) NIEDENS John G. NIEDENS (Funeral Card): "In Memory of John G. Niedens Born: April 29, 1872 -- died: November 30, 1944 Services held from: Emmaus (sic) Lutheran Church, Sunday, December 3, 1944. Clergyman: Rev. M. L. Heerboth Final Resting Place: Hoistington Cemetery Casket Bearers: Con. Dumler, Fred Dumler, Mike Dumler, Carl Dumler, Geo. Dumler, Henry Bitter III Services in Charge of: Child's Funeral Home." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) NUSS Amelia (STEINERT) NUSS, wife of Peter Nuss (Funeral Card): "Memorial Services for Mrs. Amelia Nuss Born: August 30, 1887, Russell County, Kansas -- Died: March 8, 1969, Great Bend, Kansas Funeral Services Held at: American Evangelical Lutheran Emmanuel's Church, Milberger, Kansas Monday 10, 1969, 2:00 p.m. Minister Officiating: The Rev. Emil Kuehn Pallbearers: Tom Nuss, Leo Steinert, Roy Nuss, Vernon Steinert, Reuben Steinert, Paul Nuss. Music: Duet: Johnny Karst and Mrs. Rudy Funk -- Mrs. Arthur Karst, Organist Interment: Fairview Cemetery, Galatia, Kansas In Charge of Services: Cook & Weber Mortuary, Great Bend, Kansas" (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) NUSS Amelia KARST NUSS, wife of Edward Nuss (Obituary): "Russell - Amelia Nuss, 81, died Sept 8, 1982 at the Russell City Hospital after a short illness. Born Amelia Karst, July 23, 1901, in Barton County, she was a resident of Russell since 1959. She married Edward Nuss, March 24, 1921, in Milberger. Mrs. Nuss was a member of the United Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milberger. Survivors include the widower; three sons, Leland, Earlin and Eugene, all of Russell; one daughter, Ruth Mai, Russell; two half brothers, Herman Karst, Galatia, and Henry A. Karst, Hutchinson; one sister Marie Kramer, Hoisington; two step-sisters, Mollie Nuss, Russell, and Katie Radke, Wichita; five grandchildren, one step-grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and two step great- grandchildren. Funeral was Saturday at the church with Rev. Robert Krier officiating. Burial was in the Milberger Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the church or Russell City Hospital Foundation." (Funeral Card): "Amelia Nuss, daughter of Henry and Marie (Dietz) Karst, was born July 23, 1901, in Barton County, Kansas. Her death occurred on September 8, 1982, in the Russell City Hospital after suffering a stroke a few days earlier. Her age was 81 years, 1 month and 15 days. Amelia lived her early life on the family farm in Barton County, received her basic education in the rural school near home and on March 24, 1921, was united in marriage to Edward Nuss at Milberger, Kansas. This union was blessed with five children. Amelia lived most of her married life as a farming housewife, mother and homemaker on the family farm near Milberger. In August of 1959 she and Edward moved to Russell to make their home and lived on East First Street since that time. She occupied her time with the many and varied activities of a typical farming mother. She was a member of the United Emmanuel Lutheran Church at Milberger and was regular in attendance and participated in the many church activities. She suffered her stroke on Sunday morning while leaving church. She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Delmar, who died at nine years of age; three sisters, Dolly Lang, Bertha Wagner and Hannah Popp; also one half brother, Sigmund Karst. Survivors are her husband, Edward of the home; sons, Leland, Earlin and Eugene, all of rural Russell, and a daughter, Mrs. Bernard (Ruth) Mai of Russell. Other survivors are two half-brothers, Herman Karst of Galatia and Henry A. Karst of Hutchinson; a sister, Mrs. Chris (Marie) Kramer of Hoisington; two step- sisters, Mollie Nuss of Russell and Katie Radke of Wichita; also five grandchildren and one step-grandchild; three great grandchildren and two step-great grandchildren; several other relatives and a host of friends." (The Bulletin for the Church Funeral Service is in my files. It's only genealogical information if that she was Baptized on 25 Aug 1901 and confirmed on 6 April 1917.) (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) NUSS Bertha (RESNER) NUSS, wife of John J. Nuss (Funeral Card): "In Memory of Bertha Nuss Born: March 6, 1889 -- Died May 30, 1947 Services from: Emmanual Lutheran Church, Monday, June 2, 1947, 3:00 o'clock p.m. Clergymen: Rev. M. L. Heerboth, Rev. C. Zehnder Final Resting Place: Hoisington Cemetery Casket Bearers: F. H. Bitter, Herman Nuss, John Deutsch, Herman Niedens, Roland Bauerle, Henry Bitter III Courtesy: Childs Funeral Home, Hoisington, Kansas" (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) NUSS Elizabeth (POPP) NUSS, wife of Emanuel Nuss (Funeral Card): Elizabeth, oldest of thirteen children of Phillip and Magdelena Popp nee Boger was born October 10, 1894 in north Barton County, Kansas and departed this life on March 28, 1953 at Halstead, Kansas. On November 4, 1894 she was consecrated to the Lord in Holy baptism by Rev. Signfred Thomas and on April 9, 1909 she renewed her baptismal vows by confirmation from Rev. Edmund Ferer at the Schoenfield Church. On March 7, 1915, she was united in holy wedlock to Emanuel Nuss. To this union five children were born, all of whom survive. After their marriage they established their home on a farm near the Barton County line south of Russell. Here she spent the remainder of her life. Her husband preceded her in death on July 26, 1948. She entered the Halstead Hospital on March 21 and underwent a major operation on Thursday, March 26. White this operation apparently was successful, complications developed early Saturday morning and at 9:30 that evening she answered the Master's call to come to My Father's Home of Many mansions. She reached the age of 58 years, 5 months and 18 days. A kind and gracious mother and sister, a friendly neighbor and a devout member of her church, she will be sadly mourned by her four daughters and son: Mrs. Alvin Miller, Paradise; Mrs. Viola Podszus, Lincolnville; Mrs. Florence Mai, Mrs. Corrine Dutschmann, both of Great Bend; Wayne Nuss of the home. Her sisters, Mrs. Ida Ochs, Garden City, Mrs. Mathilda Kraft, Dodge City; Mrs. Pauline Maier, Ness City, Mrs. Rachel Nuss, Russell. Her brothers, Peter Popp, Otis, Solomon, Sigmund and Herman, of Hoisington, William, Galatia; Paul and Benjamin, Russell; and Emil of Gorham; also 15 grandchildren and many other close relatives and friends." (Back of the card): Services: Tuesday, March 31, 1953 at 1:30 p.m.. from the Deines Funeral Home and from the American Lutheran Church, Milberger at 2:30. Minister: Rev. C. Landdeck Music: Congregational Songs and Church Choir Casket bearers: Solomon Popp, William Popp, Sigmund Popp, Paul Popp, Herman Popp, Benjamin Popp. Final Resting Place: Milberger Cemetery" My mother in law attended the funeral and made a note on the card that reads "Text used at the funeral (In German) "Es ist vollbracht" (In English) "Just a Little While, Etc." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) NUSS Emanuel NUSS, Jr. (Funeral Card): "In Memory of Emanuel Nuss, Jr born: April 15, 190l - Milberger, Kansas -- Died: Dec. 9, 1967 - Hoisington, Kansas Services: 2 p.m. December 12, 1967, American Lutheran Church, Milberger, Kans. Clergymen: Rev. Emil Kuehn, Rev. G. Weise Music: C. C. Karst, John Karst, Oscar Dietz, Hubert Karst, Mrs. Rudolph Funk, Organist Interment: Hoisington Cemetery Casket Bearers: Ervin Brack, Harlan Nuss, Wayne Nuss, Duane Karst, Kenneth Nuss, Raymond Lee Dietz Arrangements by Burgat Funeral Home, Inc., Hoisington, Kansas" (I only have part of his obituary with a handwritten note at the top "In Dec. 18, 1967 News, Emanuel Nuss, Jr., reads): "....serving in Vietnam; and one great-grandchild. Also three brothers, Pete of Great Bend, Ben J. of Hoisington and David of Salina; four sisters, Mrs. John (Mollie) Stenzel, of Windsor, Colo., Mrs. Emanuel (Leah) Ehrlich, Hutchinson; Mrs. Lena Lust and Mrs. Harold (Katie) Schneider, both of Hoisington. Preceding him in death were three brothers, Jacob, Henry and William. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, in the Burgat Chapel in Hoisington, and at 2 p.m. in the American Lutheran Church in Milberger, with Rev. Emil Kuehn officiating, assisted by Rev. G. Weise of Hoisington. Burial was in Hoisington Cemetery. Burgat Funeral Home in Hoisington was in charge." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) NUSS Henry P. NUSS (Funeral Card): "Henry Peter Nuss, son of Peter and Katherine Nuss (nee Boxberger) was born May 22, 1891 at the family farm home in north Barton County. He departed this life soon after suffering fatal injuries received while working on a disposal well near Claflin, Kansas on November 1, 1960. His age was 69 years, 5 months and 10 days. In early infancy he was baptized and later, after becoming of age he was confirmed in the Lutheran Faith. He retained his faith in his church throughout his lifetime and was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church at Milberger, Kansas. On June 10, 1912 he was united in marriage to Pauline Strecker. There were 10 children born to this union, one of whom preceded him in death. He was a lifelong resident of the Milberger Community and played an active role as a farmer, blacksmith, carpenter and stone mason. With his numerous activities he came in contact with many people and won the esteem and friendship of folks he worked for and with. This brief obituary is only a page in the book of Henry Nuss' life. As he lived it, his acts and deeds, his devotion and sacrifices, his joys and sorrows can best be remembered and always treasured by his wife, Pauline, his children, Mrs. Elmer (Esther) Schafer, Russell; Paul, Fresno, Calif.; Albert, Plainville, Kan.; Mrs. Pat (Isabelle) Christopher, Geneva, N.Y.; Roy, at home; Mrs. John (Josephine) Dutt, Bushton, Kan.; Melvin (Doralene) Bushell, and Harlan, a foster son, Gerald Nuss, all of Russell, Kan.; twenty grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Also four brothers, David, Salina; Peter, Great Bend; Emanuel, Galatia and Benjamin Nuss, San Francisco, Calif. Four sisters, Mrs. Lena Morgenstern, Hoisington, Kan.; Mrs. Mollie Stenzel, Windsor, Colo.; Mrs. Leah Ehrlich, Hutchinson, Kan.; and Mrs. Katie Schneider, Milberger, Kan. Other near relatives and many friends. His parents, one son, Clarence; two brothers William and Jacob, preceded him in death. Services - Held Friday, November 4, 1960 from the Deines Funeral Home at 1:30 p.m. followed by final rites from the Immanuel Lutheran Church at Milberger at 2:30 p.m. Minister - Rev. Alfred Winters. Organists - Mr. Ernest Wegele and Mrs. LaVern Becker. Quartette; Mrs. Solomon Dumler, Harold Steinert, Mrs. Harold Steinert, Ernest Wegele. Casket Bearers: John Morgenstern, Theodore Schneider, Harold Schneider, Ferdinand Strecker, William Dietz, J. J. Strecker. Laid to Rest - in Milberger Lutheran Cemetery." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) NUSS Henry W. NUSS (Obituary): "Hoisington � Henry W. Nuss, 92, died Sunday (16 May 1982) at the Hoisington Hospital. Born April 22, 1890, in Eckheim, Russia, he was a resident of Hoisington since 1908. He married Mollie Schneider June 5, 1912, in Lehigh. She died Sept. 2, 1978. He was a retired employee of Missouri-Pacific Railroad and was a retired custodian of the Hoisington school system. Nuss was a member of the Concordia Lutheran Church of Hoisington and NARUE Lutheran Laymen's League. Survivors include four sons, Elmer of Rome, Italy, Clarence of Fresno, Calif. Glen of Hoisington and Gene of Albuquerque, N.M.; two daughters, Mrs. Irene Simmons of Hoisington and Mrs. Harold (Lucille) Chaffee of Albuquerque, N. M.; 16 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church with the Rev. Garry Dassow officiating. Burial will be in the Hoisington Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the church, Mike Nuss Scholarship Fund or donor's choice. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Nicholson- Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington and from 9:30 a.m. until service time Wednesday at the church." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) NUSS Lydia (STEINERT) NUSS, wife of John K. Nuss (Funeral Card): In Loving Memory of Mrs. John K. NUSS born: January 17, 1884 - Russell Co., Kansas -- died: September 26, 1963 - Hoisington, Kan. Services: Sunday, September 29, 1963, 1:30 p.m., Burgat Chapel in Hoisington, 2:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church, Milberger, Kansas Clergyman: Rev. Alvin Danielson Music: Church Quartet -- Mrs. Randolph Funk, Organist Interment: American Lutheran Church Cemetery Casket Bearers: Earlin Nuss, Eugene Nuss, Norman Nuss, L. Nettleingham, Marvin Wiedeman, Dean Wiedeman Arrangements by: Burgat Funeral Home, Inc., Hoisington, Kansas" (Handwritten at the bottom: "11 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren") (Note: Inside is written a note by my mother-in-law Mrs. Elma Dumler Brack that reads: "Daughters, Amelia Nettleingham (and) Rachel Weideman; Sons: Ed. Nuss (and) Paul Nuss. Amelia married Guy Nettleingham (and) Rachel married Alex Weideman.) (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) NUSS Paul NUSS (Obituary): "Paul Nuss, 69, Rt. 2, Russell, died Friday morning (12 October 1979) at the Central Kansas Medical Center in Great Bend after a long illness. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. today at the Emmanuel American Lutheran Church in Milberger, of which he was a member. Pastor Robert Kreier will officiate. Burial will be in the Milberger Cemetery. A memorial in Mr. Nuss' name has been established with the church. Friends may call at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, which is in charge of arrangements, on Saturday from 4 until 9 p.m., on Sunday from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m., and on Monday at the church from 11 a.m. until the time for the service. Mr. Nuss was born July 20, 1910, in Russell County. A retired farmer, he was a lifetime resident of Milberger community. He married Rachel Popp on June 18, 1933 at Milberger. He is survived by his wife, Rachel, of the home; a son, Norman, Russell; a daughter, Mrs. Dean (Wilmetta) Deutsch, Larned; a brother Edward, Russell; two sisters, Mrs. Guy (Amelia) Nettleingham, Hoisington, and Mrs. Rachel Wiedeman, Russell; and four grandchildren." (Funeral Card): "In remembrance of Paul NUSS Born: July 20, 1910 - Russell Ks. -- died: October 12, 1979 - Great Bend, Ks. Services: Monday, October 15, 1979, Emmanuel American Lutheran Church, Milberger, Kansas 1:30 p.m. Clergyman: Pastor Robert Kreier Music: Mrs. Rose Funk, Organist Honorary Casket Bearers: Kurtis Nuss, Steve Nettleingham, Ronald Nuss, Kent Nettleingham, Keith Nuss, Curtis Wiedeman, Monte Nuss, Helton Glynn, Mark Ness, Mike Maier. Casket Bearers: LaVerne Nettleingham, Leland Nuss, Marvin Wiedeman, Vernon Popp, Wayne Nuss, Donald Popp Interment: Milberger Cemetery, Milberger, Russell County, Kansas (handwritten - Lutheran Church) Arrangements: Nicholson-Riche Funeral Home, Hoisington, Kansas." Written on the cemetery card: Quartet sang "Abide With Me" and "Wenn der Herr die Seiven Rufet Bin Ich Da." in German Baptized: Aug. 7, 1910 -- Confirmed: April 5, 1925" (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) NUSS Peter NUSS (Funeral Card): "In Memory of Peter Nuss Born: October 22, 1889, Barton County, Kansas -- Died: October 24, 1974, Great Bend, Kansas Services at: United Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Milberger, Kansas, Saturday, October 26, 1974, 2:00 p.m. Minister: Rev. Robert Kreier Honorary Casket Bearers: LaVern Becker, Kent Karst, Alvin Munz, Bob Moffatt, Warren Doonan, Mark Nuss Casket Bearers: Dennis Dietz, Morris Nuss, Marty Becker, Bob Durheim, Wayne Funk, Richard Dorsch Music: John Karst, Sam Radke, Oscar Dietz, and Hubert Karst -- Mrs. Rose Funk, organist Interment: Fairview Cemetery, Galatia, Kansas" (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) NUSS Reuben NUSS (Obituary): "Reuben NUSS Reuben Nuss, 68, Route 2, Russell, died Tuesday, Sept. 28, 1982, at the Central Kansas Medical Center of Great Bend. He was born Feb. 6, 1914, in Wheatland Township, Barton County, Kansas, the son of John Jacob Nuss and Katherine (Steinert) Nuss. He married Elsie Boxberger Jan. 12, 1936, in Milberger. He was a farmer stockman and an independent oil producer. Mr. Nuss, who was first educated in Liberty School, later was on its school board. He was on the church council of United Emanuel Lutheran Church of Milberger and was a member of the Elks lodge of Russell. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at United Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Milberger, with Rev. Robert Kreier officiating. Burial will be in Russell City Cemetery. A memorial has been established to the church, designated for Martin Luther Fund for Crippled Children. Survivors are the wife, of the home; a son, Kenneth J. Nuss, Russell; two daughters, Mrs. Howard (Joetta) Mai, Russell; and Mrs. Francis (Jolene) Mayers, Great Bend; three brothers, Theodore Nuss, Hoisington, Harold of Russell and Irving of Yakima, Wash.; seven grandchildren, one great-grand child. He is preceded in death by his parents and three brothers in infancy. Pohlman's Mortuary, Russell, was in charge of arrangements." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) NUSS Richard Lee NUSS (Obituary): "Hoisington � Richard Lee Nuss, 34, died Dec. 12, (1982), in a motorcycle accident in Durango Colo. He was born June 24, 1948, in Great Bend, and moved to Durango two years ago where he worked as an auto mechanic. He married Martha Bozarth, April 22, 1981 in Durango. She survives. Other survivors include one son, Nathan Richard of the home; a daughter, Bobbie Jo Nuss, Hays; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Nuss, Hoisington; two brothers, Gary Don, San Diego, Calif., and Warren Dale, Great Bend; two sisters, Mrs. John Brown, Russell, and Mrs. Michael Stos, Hoisington; a grandfather, Jacob Maier, Hoisington; and a grandmother, Mrs. Caroline Nuss, Hoisington. He was a member of the Emanuel Lutheran Church, Hoisington, and was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam war. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the church with Rev. Art. Anderson officiating. Burial will be in the Hoisington Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the church. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. at the Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) O'BRIEN John Hinton O'BRIEN Hoisington Dispatch (I do not have the date of publication. He died on 10 April 1944 in New Mexico and his body was returned to Hoisington, Kansas for burial on 17 April 1944.) OBRIEN. John H. O'Brien, father of Mrs. Marguerite McLAUGHLIN of this city passed away at Silver City, New Mexico, Monday afternoon at the age of about 70 years. Arrangements are being made to hold the funeral services here at St. Johns Catholic church Monday morning and lay the remains beside his wife, who passed away 30 years ago the 19th of this month. Mr. O'Brien was born near Marshall, Mo,. but grew to manhood at Lake City, Colorado. He spent one winter here about 32 or 33 years ago. Surviving are five children and one sister. The children are, John O'Brien Jr., and Mrs. TOM (MAY) WALKER of Los Angeles, LEONARD O'BRIEN who is in the navy somewhere in the Pacific, Mrs. LEL (IDA) KRIER of Glendale, California. The sister, Mrs. IDA SODERHOLM lives at Lake City, Colorado. For information about this family, contact Margie HINTON at marhinton@earthlink.net. If you write to me by email, expect to get a Spam blocker message as I get over 100 a day though I do monitor these messages often. Thank you. Margie Hinton O'BRIEN Margaret Louise (FENNO) O'BRIEN Hoisington Dispatch (Newspaper article from Archives of Hosington Public Library, 169 S. Walnut, Hoisington, Kansas - Hoisington Dispatch, Hoisington, Barton County, Kansas - she died 20 April 1924) O'BRIEN - A very sad death occurred at the hospital at Great Bend at 1 o'clock a.m., Saturday, when Mrs. MARGARET LOUISE O'BRIEN passed away, following an operation, leaving a family of five children ranging in age from about 13 to 22 years. Mrs. O'BRIEN was 45 years, 10 months and 8 days old, having been born in Barton county June 11, 1878. Mrs. OBRIEN was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. FENNO, who located in North Barton county about forty-six years ago. She is survived by her five children, JOHN, LEONARD, MAE, Mrs. MARGARET McLAUGHLIN and IDA, all of whom are making their home in Hoisington,. John and Leonard were working in California but were called home on account of their monthe's illness. She also leaves three brothers, CHARLEY, JAMES and ALLEN FENNO, all of California. She made her home in Barton county until at the age of 17, she moved with the family to Lake City, Colo., where she was united in marriage to John B. (sic) O'BRIEN, December 19, 1898. Later they moved to Pueblo where they lived until 1919. Since that time she has resided in Hoisington. Funeral services were held at St. Johns church at 9 o'clock Tuesday, April 22, conducted by Rev. A. H. Walsh and interment was made in St. Johns cemetery. The bereft brothers and especially the children have the sympathy of the community in the loss of their sister and mother. (For information about this family, contact Margie HINTON at marhinton@earthlink.net) . OCHS Amelia OCHS, (she did not marry.) (Obituary): "Hoisington � Amelia Ochs, 77, died Friday (December 1978) at Hoisington Hospital. Born Feb. 22, 1901, in rural Hoisington, she was a lifetime area resident. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Hoisington. She is survived by one brother, John Ochs of Hoisington. Funeral will be 2 p.m. today at the church with the Rev. Don Zook officiating. Burial will be in Schoenfeld Cemetery southwest of Hoisington. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until noon today at the Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home and 1 p.m. until service time at the church. The family suggests memorials to the church." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) OCHS Edwin A. OCHS (Obituary): "Edwin A. Ochs, 67, died Tuesday, August 5, (1980), at the Hoisington Hospital. Born Feb. 7, 1913, in Otis, he married Delores Boxberger April 20, 1947, in Otis. He was a retired mechanic and farmer and was a resident here since 1947, moving her from the Otis Community. Ochs was a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, VFW and Farm Bureau, all of Hoisington, and was a United States Navy veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Darrell and Duane, both of Great Bend, one brother, Milton of Arnold; and three sisters, Mrs. H. E. (Hanna) Scott of LaCrosse, Mrs. Nima Steinert of Russell and Mrs. Carol (Elnora) Ruff of Ransom. The funeral was at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the church with the Rev. Art Anderson officiating. Burial was in the Hoisington Cemetery. The family suggests memorials to the church. The Nicholson-Riche Funeral Home in Hoisington was in charge of arrangements." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) OCHS Elizabeth (KAISER) OCHS, wife of Jacob H. Ochs (Funeral Card): "In Memory of Elizabeth Ochs Born: September 29, 1887 -- Died: August 6, 1974 Place of Services - Trinity Lutheran Church, Otis, Kansas, Thursday, August 8, 1974, at 10:00 a.m. Officiating - Pastor Theo Judt Organist - Mrs. William Peters Duet - Mr. Clarence Steinert and Mrs. Alvin Scheuerman Casket Bearers: Stanley Ochs, Robert Deines, Steven Ochs, Eric Royer, Larry Deines, Kurt Royer Interment - Lutheran Cemetery, Otis, Kansas Arrangements by - Janousek Funeral Home, LaCrosse, Kansas" (Obituary): "Mrs. Jacob Ochs - OTIS - Mrs. Elizabeth Ochs, 86, died Tuesday (6 August 1974) at Hoisington Hospital, Hoisington. Born Sept. 29, 1887, in Russia, she was married to Jacob Ochs, March 17, 1910, at Otis. He died July 12, 1960. She lived here most of her life. She is a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Survivors are sons, Clarence, Wilmer, and Arnold, Otis; daughter, Mrs. Esther Dumler, LaCross; Mrs. Louis Deines, WaKeeney; sisters, Mrs. Emma Schwartzkopf, Bison; Mrs. Sarah Schlegel, Mrs. Abe Hartman and Mrs. Lester Brack, Otis; brothers, John H. Kaiser, Otis; William Kaiser, Bison; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at the church with Rev. Theo Judt officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Janousek Funeral Home, LaCrosse." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) OCHS Jacob H. OCHS (Obituary): "In Memory of Jacob H. Ochs Born: February 5, 1887 at Otis Kansas -- Died: July 12, 1960 at home Place of Services: Trinity Lutheran Church at Otis 10 am. Friday July 15 Clergyman Officiating: Rev. E. Rummell Place of Interment: Otis Lutheran Cemetery Pallbearers: Reuben Ochs, Orland Scheuerman, Alvin Ochs, Duane Deines, Milton Ochs, and Sheldon Schwartzkopf." Handwritten on the funeral card for Jacob H. Ochs are notes by my mother- in-law, Mrs. Elma Dumler Brack, (sister in law to his daughter Esther), they read: "Surviving were his wife, Elizabeth nee Kaiser and 6 children: Clarence - Fern & Caroline (wives or children?), Arthur, Esther Dumler, Hilda Deines - 3 boys, Wilmer - twins & girl, Arnold, He had nine grandchildren & 5 great grandchildren" (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) OLIVERIUS Frank A. OLIVERIUS (Obituary): "Galatia � Frank A. Oliverius, 74, died Wednesday, April 25, (1979), at his home. Born Dec. 25, 1899 in Barton County, he married Opal May Smith July 16, 1931 at Wichita. He was a retired farmer and lifetime area resident. He was a member of Eagles Lodge, Great Bend. Survivors, widow, of the home; son, Maynard D., Wichita; brother, James, Galatia; sister, Mrs. Mary Dixon, McPherson, three grandchildren. Funeral was 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, the Rev. Don Zook. Burial in Fairview Cemetery, near Galatia. Family suggests memorials to the Fairview Township Cemetery Fund." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) OLIVERIUS James F. OLIVERIUS (Obituary � IMPORTANT note�the obituary is headlined "Charles F. Oliverius" but I also have his funeral card and the James F. Oliverius in the body of the obituary appears to be the correct name.): James F. Oliverius, (sic) 82, died Sunday, Aug. 10, (1980), in the Hoisington Hospital after a long illness. Born Nov. 20, 1897, in Galatia, he married Margaret G. Gustin Oct. 15, 1924, in Great Bend. He was a retired farmer and was a resident of the area one year, moving here from Galatia. Oliverius was a member of the American Legion of Hoisington and World War I Barracks of Great Bend and was a World War I Arm veteran. Survivors include the widow; one son, Melvin of Rockledge, Fla., and one sister, Mrs. Mary Dixon of McPherson. The funeral was at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington with Rev. Art Anderson officiating. Burial was in the Fairview Cemetery in Galatia. The family suggests memorials to the Fairview cemetery Fund." (Funeral Card): "In Remembrance of James F. Oliverius born: November 10, 1897, Galatia, Kansas -- died: August 10, 1980, Hoisington, Kansas Services: Tuesday, August 12, 1980, Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, 2:00 p.m. Clergyman: Pastor Art Anderson Music: Mrs. H. L. McAlexander, Organist -- Bud Humphrey, Soloist Casket Bearers: Dean King, Denton Schlegel, Allen Dixon, Curtis Schlegel, Maynard Oliverius, Elton Steinert Interment: Fairview Cemetery, Galatia, Kansas Arrangements by Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, Kansas" (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) PETERS Harold Russell PETERS -- Great Bend Tribune -- June 23, 1953 Harold Russell PETERS, 47, of 1328 Eisenhower, died shortly before noon today in St. Rose hospital of a heart condition, with which he had been afflicted for the last several years. He was hospitalized Sunday. A resident of the city for six years, Peters conducted the Oil Field Service company here. He was a member of Masonic bodies, the Elks and Eagles lodge. Survivors include his widow, Edna Mae, and two daughters, Jane Raye, and Jean Faye, all of the home; his mother, Mrs. A. R. PETERS, Sr., Chase, and a brother, Arch R. PETERS of Great Bend. The body is at the Cook and Weber funeral home pending service arrangements. Great Bend Tribune -- June 25, 1953 Funeral services for Harold R. PETERS who died Tuesday of a heart attack will be Friday morning at 10:00 from the Cook and Weber Funeral home. The Rev. Henry E. Wright will officiate. Burial will be in the Great Bend cemetery. The casket will remain open until service time and will then be closed. The family requests heart fund donations instead of flowers. Donated by Lanette Yakel - email: jeffnbobo@earthlink.net PEUGH Selden I. PEUGH Selden I. Peugh, 70, formerly of Hoisington died Friday, June 1, (1979) in the Irving Community Hospital in Irving, Texas. Born May 27, 1909, in Barton County, he married Oella Martz July 24, 1934, in Hoisington. Selden I. Peugh was born May 27, 1909, in Barton County, Kansas. He attended the Hoisington school system and graduated from Hoisington High School in the class of 1928. The following winter was spent working (in) Wichita. He returned to Hoisington to work as a clerk in the Monon Hotel. After eight months he moved to New Mexico to work in a department store. After a time there he went to Cincinnati Bible College, but at the close of the first semester he returned home on the advice of physicians. He worked at Morrison's Clothing Store from 1931 to 1936. On July 24, 1934, he married Oella Martz of Hoisington, Kansas. From March 1936, he and Oella operated Peugh's Studio and Camera Shop until 1967. During these years they reared two children, Isham and JoAnn. In October of 1967, Selden and Oella moved to Irving, Texas and were employed by the professional color finishing corporation. Miesel Photochrome. In 1975 Selden retired from photography and obtained his Brokers and Real Estate licenses and worked in that profession in the Dallas-Fort Worth area until his death. He was a member of Central Christian Church in Dallas and also a long time member of Kiwanis International; and was a member of the American Legion of a World War II Veteran. He was active in arranging many High School reunions for the class of 1928. The 50th Class reunion was held a year ago. Survivors include his wife; one son, Isham, of Boston, Mass., one daughters, Mrs. Ed (JoAnn) Niedens of Knoxville, Tenn,; one sister, Mrs. Helen Etka of Albuquerque, N.M. and one grandchild. The funeral was Monday afternoon in the Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington. The family suggests memorials to Edward Kroesch Scholarship fund." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) PHILLIPS Elizabeth Kay (WAGGAMAN) PHILLIPS, wife of Ralph Phillips (Obituary) "Great Bend � Elizabeth (Betty) K. Phillips, 39, died Wednesday (3 Aug. 1977) at Central Kansas Medical Center, Great Bend following a lengthy illness. Born Elizabeth Waggaman, July 24, 1938 at Hoisington, she was married to Ralph Phillips Jan. 27, 1961 at Great Bend. She was employed by Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. and lived here most of her life. Survivors include widower; son; Curtis Wayne, of the home; daughter, Janet Kay, of the home; sister, Mrs. Wilma Jean Pettijohn, Otis. Funeral will be 2:30 p.m. Friday at Brantley-Bryant Funeral home, Great Bend; Rev. Jerry P. McCamey, Rev. Dennis Smith. Burial will be in Great Bend Cemetery. Friends may call after 10 a.m. Thursday at the tuneral home. Family suggests memorials to the American Cancer Society or First Assembly of God Church, Great Bend." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) POPP Bertha (TEMPLING) POPP, wife of John P. Popp (Obituary): "Hoisington � Bertha Popp, 82, died Friday, (29 Dec. 1978) at Hoisington Hospital. Born Bertha Templing, Sept. 29, 1896, in Barton County, she married John P. Popp, February 11, 1917, in Barton County. She had lived in Hoisington since 1977, coming from Otis. Survivors include her husband; one son, Harold of St. John; two daughters, Mrs. Helen Sekavec of Brownell and Mrs. Irene Blazek of Hoisington and Emanuel Templing, of Great Bend; a sister, Mrs. Clara Karst of Hoisingto; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral will be 3:30 p.m. today at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home with the Rev. Arthur Anderson officiating. Burial will be in Hoisington Cemetery. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until service time today at the funeral home." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) POPP Conrad POPP (Obituary): "Hoisington � Conrad Popp, 83, died Sunday evening (1973) at the Central Kansas Medical Center, Great Bend, following a short illness. He was born on March 29, 1889 in Russia, coming to the United States in 1906 and settling in Barton County. He ws married to Sarah Ochs on April 8, 1912 in Barton County; she preceded him death on July 15, 1942. He then married Mollie Schneider on Aug. 28, 1947 in Hoisington. He was a retired farmer. His survivors include the widow, of the home; two sons; Albert of Seattle, Wash. and Vernon, Sharon Springs; four daughters; Mrs. Rudolph (Irene) Dietz, Wakeeney; Mrs. George (Helen) Hettinger, Merino, Colo.; Mrs. Joe (Rachel) Tighe, San Antonio, Texas; and Mrs. Harold (Berniece) Hansen, Denver, Colo.; 18 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. R. J. Gotschall officiating. Burial will be in the Hoisington Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 until 9 p.m. Monday; 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. on Tuesday at the Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home and from 11 a.m. until service time on Wednesday at the church. A memorial has been established to the American Heart Association." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) POPP Hannah (KARST) POPP, wife of Jacob Popp (Funeral Card): "In remembrance of Mrs. Hannah Popp Born: March 25, 1895, Milberger, Ks. -- Died: January 31, 1976, Wichita, Ks. Services: Monday, February 2, 1976, Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, Kansas, 2:00 p.m. Clergyman: Rev. R. J. Gotschall Music: Mrs. Harold Marcotte, Soloist -- Mrs. H. L. McAlexander, Organist Casket Bearers Clinton Karst, Leland, Nuss, Leonard Karst, Eugene Nuss, Wayne Karst, Earlin Nuss Interment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Barton County, Kansas Arrangements by: Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, Kansas". Note:....... There are two copies of the funeral card in my files and written on the back of them is: "Hannah, nee Karst, married Jacob Popp, Jr., May 10, 1914, at the Schoenfield church in Rural Barton County. She was a member of the Grace United Church of Christ of Great Bend, Kansas. Jacob died April 27, 1972. Surviving are her two sons, Elmer B. Pope, of Midland, Texas, and Clarence J. Pope, of Upland, California. Two daughters: Mrs. (Alvina) Noel Swick, Houston, Texas and Mrs. Gale (Esther) Doner, of Wichita, Kansas. Two brothers, Herman Karst of Galatia, Kansas and Alvin Karst of Hutchinson, four sisters, Mrs. Ed (Amelia) Nuss, Russell, Mrs. Adam (Mollie) Nuss, Russell, Mrs. Chris (Murie) Kramer, Hoisington, Mrs. Katie Radke, Milberger." AND........ "Wife of Jacob Popp, Jr., were married on May 10, 1914. He died Apr. 29, 1972. They resided in Hoisington Kansas since 1925. They were members of Reformed Church. Survivors are two sons, Elmer B. Popp of Midland, Texas, Clarence J. Popp of Upland California; two daughters, Alvina (Mrs. Noel Swick) of Houston, Texas., Esther (Mrs. Gale Doner) of Wichita, Kansas, two brothers, Herman, Galatia and Alvin Karst of Hutchinson, Sisters, Mrs. Ed (Amelia) Nuss, Mrs. (Mollie) Adam Nuss, Mrs. (Murie) Chris Kramer, Katie Radke of Milberger. Preceded in death by one brother, Sigmund Karst and two sisters, Mrs. Dolly Lang and Bertha Peil." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) POPP Herman T. POPP (Obituary): "Hoisington � Herman T. Popp, 83, died Feb. 8, 1993, at Central Kansas Medical Center, Great Bend. He was born Feb. 4, 1910, in Barton County, the son of John Phillip and Magdelena Boger Popp. A lifetime Barton County resident, he was a farmer. He was a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Hoisington. On Oct. 1, 1936, he married Esther M. Steinert at Hoisington. He survives. Other survivors include; two sons, Don and Duane, both of Hoisington; three daughters, Vida Singelton, Topeka, Gloria Kaiser, Great Bend, and Deborah Richardson, Ames, Iowa; a brother, Siegmund, Hoisington; three sisters, Mathilda Kraft, Cliffton, Pauline Maier, Ness City, and Rachel Nuss, Russell; 12 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Emanuel Lutheran Church, Hoisington, with the Rev. Mark Weber presiding. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, and 10 a.m. to service time Thursday at the church. Burial will be in the Hoisington Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to the church in care of the funeral home." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) POPP Jacob POPP, Jr. (Obituary): "Hoisington - Jacob Popp, Jr., 75, died Saturday (27 April 1972) at St. Joseph Hospital, Houston, Tex. He was a resident of 313 North Green, Hoisington. Born, May 6, 1896 in Schoenfeldt, Russia, coming to Galatia in 1097. He moved to Hoisington in 1925 and was employed by the Wildgen Lumber Co. and the city of Hoisington. He retired in 1962. He married Hannah Karst on May 10, 1914 at the Schoenfeldt Church. Surviving are his wife, Hannah, of the home; two sons, E. D. Popp, Malta, C. J. Popp, Upland, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. Noel Swick, Houston, Mrs. Gale Doner, Wichita; a brother P. H. Popp, Cucamonga, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Caroline Harmon, Houston; seven grandchildren; three great grandchildren. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home with Rev. Loren Hickerson officiating. Interment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park. There has been a memorial to the Grace United Church, Great Bend. Calling time will be until 9 tonight, 9 to 9 on Tuesday and 9 until service time Wednesday." (Funeral Card): "In Remembrance of Jacob Popp, Jr. born: May 6, 1896, Schoenfeldt, Russia -- died: April 29, 1972, Houston, Texas Services: Wednesday 3, 1972, Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, Kansas 2 p.m. Clergyman: Rev. Loren Hickerson Music: Mr. Bud Humphrey, Solist -- Mrs. H. L. McAlexander, Organist Interment: Hillcrest Memorial Park Casket Bearers: Paul Ochs, Robert Popp, Noel Swick, Melvin Karst, Eddie Popp, Gale Doner Arrangements by: Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, Kansas" (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) POPP Maurice C. POPP (Funeral Card): "In Memory of Maurice C. Popp born: December 1, 1928, Barton County, Ks. -- died: May 5, 1970, Hoisington, Ks. Services: Saturday, May 9, 1970, Emanuel Luthran Church, Hoisington, Kansas, 2 p.m. Clergyman: Pastor G. Weise Music: Mrs. LeRoy Wilhelm, Organist -- Rev. Thomas W. Kelley, Soloist Interment: Hoisington Cemetery Casket Bearers Marvin Lust, Edward Kaiser, Lawrence Minson, John Martin, Bob Landis, Fred Swalley Arrangements by Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Inc., Hoisington, Kansas There is a handwritten note on the back of the card that reads, "Maurice C. Popp was the son of Conrad and Sarah nee Ochs, Popp. He is survved by two brothers, Albert and (only one name given) Father, Conrad Popp and step mother Katie and sisters." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) POST John D. POST -- Hoisington Dispatch -- Thursday, June 12, 1890 Died.... on June 7th at the residence of his sister, Mrs. Mary YOUNG, in Chicago, Mr. John D. POST, of Union township this county. The remains wer brought to this place by Mrs. YOUNG, arriving here Tuesday night, and was buried in Hoisington cemetery Wednesday morning. The ceremonies were presided over by members of the G.A.R. and Union Alliance No. 1006. Mr. Post was 48 years old and leaves a wife and two children. RADKE Anna Elizabeth RADKE � nee Karst, Anna Elizabeth, wife of Edward RADKE (Funeral Card) "In Loving Memory of Mrs. Anna Elizabeth RADKE born: February 1, 1881 - Barton County, Ks. died: July 2, 1966 - Hoisington, Ks. Services: 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 5, 1966, American Lutheran Church, Milberger, Kansas Clergyman: Rev. Emil Kuehn - Music: Church Choir - Interment: Milberger Cemetery Casket Bearers: Ralph Karst, Peter Karst, Herman Karst, Herman Boxberger, Bernard Deines, Bill Borger Arrangements by: Burgat Funeral Home, Inc., Hoisington, Kansas" There is also a sheet of paper in files that contains the words to two songs sung at her funeral. The songs are in German. My mother-in-law, Mrs. Elma Dumler Brack, wrote on the funeral card that the sermon text was Acts 14, 15 and 16. The men's quartet sang "Nearer My God To Thee" in German and the choir sang. They also sang "Himrnelan nur Himmeloan" for the congregation song at the cemetery they sang "Jesu Geh Voran". (Notice of her Funeral) Funeral Held Tuesday for Anna E. RADKE Milberger - Funeral services for Anna Elizabeth RADKE, 85, were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the American Lutheran Church at Milberger with Rev. Emil Kuehn officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mrs. Radke, a life-long resident of the Milberger community, died Saturday at the Hoisington Hospital after an illness of five weeks. Her husband, Edward, died in January. Survivors are a son, Herman of Milberger; a daughter, Mrs. Theo G. NUSS, Hoisington; a sister, Mrs. Reinhard BORGER, Ness City; three grandchildren and five great grandchildren. The Burgat Funeral Home of Hoisington was in charge of arrangements." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) RADKE Arthur RADKE Arthur Radke, son of John and Millusine (Boger) Radke, was born April 28, 1902 in Barton County Kansas. He departed this life on July 19, 1973 at the St. Anthony Hospital, Hays, Kansas at the age of 71 years, 2 months, and 21 days. Arthur grew to manhood in the Galatia-Milberger area and received his basic education in the rural school of that area. On June 14, 1925, he was united in marriage to Katie JOHANNES at Milberger, Kansas and this union was blessed with five sons; Ralph, Clayton, Harry, Tom and Larry, and one daughter, Helen. They lived in the Milberger area and in 1939 moved to the present farm home. Arthur's entire life was occupied by the many activities of a farmer-stockman. He was a member of the United Emanuel Lutheran Church at Milberger where he continued his life in the Lutheran faith, a life begun with his baptism and later confirmation as a young boy. He was preceded in death by his parents. Those who survive to mourn his passing include his wife, Katie, of the home, his six children, Ralph of Indianapolis, Indiana; Mrs. Al (Helen) NUSS of Worland, Wyoming; Clayton of Hutchinson; Harry of Olathe; Tom of Wichita and Larry of Shawnee; also 4 brothers: Paul of Hoisington; Otto of Great Bend; Tobias and Marcus, both of rural Russell; two sisters: Mrs. Solomon (Bertha) WEGELE of rural Russell and Mrs. Cletus (Milda) ECKHOFF of Wichita; and 11 grandchildren, several other relatives and a host of friends. (Back of Card) Date of Birth: April 28, 1902 Date of Death: July 19, 1973 Place and Time of Service: United Emanuel Lutheran Church, Milberger, Kan., Saturday, July 21, 1973 - 2:30 p.m. Clergyman: Rev. Robert Krier - Music: "How Great Thou Art" (Congregation) - Organist: Mrs. Rudolph Funk - Singers: Wayne Funk, James Funk, John Karst, Hubert Karst Casket Bearers Harvey Radke, Hubert Radke, Harlan Radke, Vernon Radke, Carl Radke, Dennis Radke. Interment: Milberger Cemetery, Milberger, Kan. Service Arrangements: Pohlman's Mortuary, Russell, Kansas." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) RADKE, CLAYTON A. (Obituary) "Clayton A. Radke Dies in Hutchinson Hospital Hutchinson - Clayton A. Radke, 40, died Wednesday night (December 1973) at the South Hospital in Hutchinson. Born May 16, 1933, in Russell County, he had made his home in Hutchinson since 1958. He married Mary Catherine Ochs, who survives, on Nov. 30, 1958, at Great Bend. He was a purchasing agent for the D. C. Potter Co. in Hutchinson. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Hutchinson and a Korean War veteran. Other survivors include a son, Curtis Allen, of the home; his mother, Mrs. Katie Radke, Russell; four brothers, Ralph, Indianapolis; Harry, Olathe, Tom, Wichita, and R. Larry, Shawnee Mission; one sister, Mrs. Helen Nuss, Morland, Wyo. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday from the church with Rev. Eugene Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Memorial Park cemetery. Memorials are suggested to either the church or the Muscular Dystrophy foundation. Friends may call Johnson and sons Funeral Home from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. Friday." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) RADKE, ESTHER RUTH � nee Nuss, Esther Ruth, wife of Otto Radke (Funeral Card) "In Memory of Esther Ruth Radke Born Janury 5, 1911, Barton County Kansas Passed Away June 19, 1979, Great Bend, Kansas Funeral Services Held at � St. Mark Lutheran Church, Great Bend, Kansas, July 2, 1979, 2:00 p.m. Minister Officiating Pastor Eugene Tollefson Honorary Casket bearers John Radke, James Sutton, Bill Radke, Earl Leadford Casket Bearers Vernon Radke, Karl Radke, Tom Radke, Albert Karst, David Wilson, David Ballard Music "Oh Master Let Me Walk With Thee" "Keep in Mind that Jesus Christ has Died for Us" Mrs. Bill Powers, vocalist Mrs. Robert Whittaker, Organist Interment Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas Note: There is a handwritten note on the card that reads, "She was Mrs. Otto Radke. Her maiden name was Nuss. She had two daughters, married." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) RADKE, EUGENIE THERESA "AGNES", nee Dumler, Agnes, wife of Herman Radke (Funeral Card) In Remembrance of Eugenie Theresa (Agnes) Radke October 28, 1906 Russell Co., Ks. November 22, 1981 Hoisington, Kansas Services: Wednesday, November 25, 1981, United Emanuel Lutheran Church, Milberger, Kansas, 11:00 am Clergyman: Pastor Robert S. Kreier Music: Mrs. Rudy Funk, Organist Quartet: Sam Radke, Jim Funk, Wayne Funk, Garry Batt Accompanist: Mrs. LaVern Becker Casket Bearers: Larry Dumler, Darrell Dumler, Kenneth Dumler, Mark Nuss, Marlin Dumler, Neal Nuss Interment: Milberger Cemetery Arrangements by: Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, Kansas (Back of the Card) Eugenie Theresa (Agnes) Radke Daughter of George Dumler and Emma (Wegele) was born Oct. 28, 1906 in Russell County, Kansas. She was baptized on Dec. 12, 1906 in the Lutheran faith and confirmed on April 9, 1922. On Nov. 22, 1929, Agnes was united in marriage to Herman Radke. This marriage was blessed with one son and one daughter. Agnes is survived by one son Harlan of Milberger, one daughter, Mrs. Leland (Angeline) Deutsch of Hoisington. Five brother; Paul of Lyons, Ks.; Ben, Solomon, Alvin and Victor L., all of rural Russell, Ks., one sister Mrs. Alex (Bertha) Krug of Russell. Six grandchildren; Steven, Kent, and Kathryn Deutsch; Marsha, Martin and Marlana Radke. She is preceded in death by her husband, Herman, on Sept. 29, 1974, her parents, one brother and one half brother. Devoted to her family, helpful to her neighbors, faithful to her Church, considerate and honest. She gained respect and esteem of all who knew her." (Obituary) "EUGENIE T. (AGNES) RADKE Mrs. Eugenie T. (Agnes) Radke, 75, of Rt. 2, Russell, died Sunday (22 November 1981) at the Hoisington Hospital after a long illness. She was born Oct. 28, 1906, in Russell County. A homemaker, she was a lifetime Milberger-Russell resident. She married Herman Radke Nov. 22, 1929 at Milberger. He died Sept. 29, 1974. She was a member of the United Emmanuel Lutheran Church and the ALCW, both in Milberger, and of the Hoisington Hospital Auxiliary. She is survived by a son, Harlan Radke of Milberger; a daughter, Mrs. Leland (Angie) Deutsch of Hoisington; five brothers, Paul Dumler of Lyons, and Ben Dumler, Solomon Dumler, Alvin Dumler, and Victor L. Dumler, all of Russell; a sister, Mrs. Alex (Bertha) Krug of Russell; and six grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the United Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Milberger, Pastor Robert S. Kreier officiating. Burial will be in the Milberger Cemetery. Memorials in Mrs. Radke's name have been established with the United Emanuel Lutheran Church Carpet Fund and with the Hoisington Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship Fund. Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home Hoisington, is in charge of arrangements. Friends may call there from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 10 a.m. Wednesday until the time of services at the church in Milberger." (Another Obituary) "EUGENIE T. 'AGNES' RADKE Milberger - Mrs. Eugenie T. "Agnes" Radke, 75, died Sunday, Nov. 22 at the Hoisington Hospital after a long illness. Born Eugenie Dumler Oct. 28, 1906, in Russell County, she was a lifetime resident of the Milberger and Russell communities. She married Herman Radke, Nov. 22, 1929 in Milberger. He died Sept. 29, 1974. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Radke was a member of the United Emmanuel Lutheran Church and ALCW, both of Milberger and Hoisington Hospital Auxiliary. Survivors include one son, Harlan Radke of Milberger; one daughter, Mrs. Leland (Angie) Deutsch of Hoisington; five brothers, Paul Dumler of Lyons and Ben, Solomon, Alvin and Victor L. Dumler all of Russell; one sister, Mrs. Alex (Bertha) Krug of Russell; and six grandchildren. The funeral was at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church with the Rev. Robert S. Kreier officiating. Burial was in the Milberger Cemetery. The family suggests memorials to the Hoisington Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship Fund or the church carpet fund." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) RADKE, HERMAN (Obituary) "In Remembrance of Herman Radke Born August 15, 1903 Barton County, Kansas Passed Away September 29, 1974 Services at: United Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Milberger, Kansas Wednesday, October 2, 1974 2:00 p.m. Minister: Pastor Robert S. Kreier Music: Mrs. Rudy Funk, Organist Choir and Congregation Interment: Milberger Cemetery Casket Bearers: Larry Radke, Herbert Radke, Harvey Radke, Otto Radke, Constantine Karst, Martin Morganstern In Charge of Services: Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, Kansas (on the back) HERMAN RADKE Son of Edward Radke and Anna Elizabeth Karst, born August 15, 1903 in Barton County, Kansas. He was baptized on September 13, 1903 in the Lutheran faith and was confirmed on March 24, 1918. On November 22, 1929, Herman was united in marriage to Eugenie Theresa Dumler. This marriage was blessed with one son and one daughter. Herman was engaged in the Massey-Ferguson farm equipment with his son and had been in the implement business since 1925 at Milberger. He is survived by his wife, Eugenie, one son, Harlan, of Milberger; one daughter, Mrs. Leland (Angeline) Deutsch, of Hoisington; one sister, Mrs. Theo (Martha) Nuss, of Hoisington, four grandchildren; Steven, Kent and Kathryn Deutsch and Marsha Radke. His parents preceded him in death in 1966. One sister, Lydia, preceded in death in 1956. Devoted to his family, helpful to his neighbors, faithful to his church, considerate and honest, he gained respect and esteem of all who knew him." (Obituary from the Hoisington Dispatch) "Herman Radke Dies Sunday Herman Radke died Sunday, September 29, 1974. He was the son of Edward Radke and Anna Elizabeth Karst. Born August 15, 1903 in Barton County Kansas, he was baptized on September 13, 1974 in the Lutheran faith and confirmed on March 24, 1918. November 22, 1929, Herman was united in marriage to Eugenie Teresa Dumler. This marriage was blessed with one son and one daughter. Herman was engaged in business with his son as an implement dealer for Massey- Ferguson. He had been in the implement business since 1925 at Milberger. He is survived by his widow, one son, Harlan, of Milberger; one daughter, Mrs. Leland (Angeline) Deutsch of Hoisington, a sister Mrs. Theo (Martha) Nuss, Hoisington; four grandchildren, Steven, Kent, and Kathryn Deutsch and Marsha Radke. His parents preceded him in death in 1966. One sister Lydia, preceded him in death in 1956. Funeral services were Wednesday, October 2, at 2:00 p.m. at the United Emmanuel Lutheran Church at Milberger. Pastor Robert S. Krier was in charge of services. Casket Bearers were Larry Radke, Hubert Radke, Harvey Radke, Otto Radke, Constantine Karst and Martin Morganstern. Interment was in the Milberger Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were by Nicholson and Ricke Funeral Home. Devoted to his family helpful to his neighbors, faithful to his church, considerate and honest, he gained respect and esteem to all who knew him." (Obituary from the Tribune on September 30, 1974) "HERMAN RADKE Milberger - Herman Radke, 71, died Sunday in the Hoisington Hospital after a short illness. He was born Oct. 15, 1903 in Barton County and married Eugenie Dumler on Nov. 22, 1929 in Milberger. He was owner and operator of Massie Ferguson Farm Equipment and Radke Implement in Milberger since 1925. He was a member of the United Immanuel Lutheran Church, Milberger. Survivors are the widow; one son, Harlan, Milberger; one daughter; Mrs. Leland (Angie) Deutsch, Hoisington; one sister, Mrs. Theo G. (Martha) Nuss, Hoisington; four grandchildren. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in the united Immanuel Lutheran Church of Milberger with Pastor Robert S. Kreir officiating. Burial will be in the Milberger Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Nicholson - Ricke Funeral Home of Hoisington and 10:30 a.m. until service time at the church. The family suggests memorials of the donors choice." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) RADKE, VIOLET � nee Dumler, Violet, wife of Arnold "A.G." Radke (Obituary) "VIOLET RADKE Great Bend - Violet Radke, 73, Great Bend, died Jan 13, (1985) at Central Kansas Medical Center. Born Violet Dumler, April 19, 1911, in Barton County, she had lived in Great Bend since 1955 having moved from Hoisington. She married Arnold "A.G." Radke, Dec. 9, 1937, at Great Bend. She was a homemaker. Survivors include the widower of the home; two sons, Donald, Bryan, Tex., and Douglas, Buchanan, Ga., seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral was Wednesday at Fryberger Mortuary with Rev. Ken Hathaway officiating. Burial was at Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) RESNER, ROLAND (Obituary) "Roland A. Resner, son of Frederick and Christina Resner, was born Sept. 24, 1911, in a farm home in Barton County, Kan. He died Oct. 17, 1966 at the Russell City Hospital at the age of 55 years. In early infancy, he was baptized and in adolescence was confirmed in the Lutheran faith at Milberger, Kan. He was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church, Russell, at the time of his death (17 October 1966). On June 9, 1935, he married Isabel Mermis. To this marriage were born two children. Roland served as postmaster of the Susank Post Office from 1939 until 1948. At this time, he transferred to the Russell Post Office, and was employed as a rural mail carrier until his death. He became a member of the Elks Lodge when the family moved to Russell. Throughout his life, he was blessed with good health and a happy life. All those who knew him will hold him in everlasting love, esteem and respect. Any lengthy eulogy is unnecessary because those near and dear to him will always treasure the memories of his many sacrifices to provide for and protect his family. Survivors include the widow, Isabel; a son, Darrell Resner, of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Gary (Karen Kay) New, Russell; two brothers, Edmund Resner, Russell, and Rudolph Resner, Carthage, Mo., a sister, Mrs. Hilda Williamson, Vernon, Texas; and a grandchild. His parents and a brother, Paul, preceded him in death. A family service was held at Pohlman's Memorial Chapel at 2 p.m., Oct. 19, followed by a funeral service in St. John Lutheran Church, with Rev. R. G. Sedo officiating. A quartet, Emil Niedenthal, J. E. Morgenstern, E. H. Sewell, and F. Bernhardt Deines, provided the music, accompanied by Mrs. Howard Vladar, organist. Pallbearers were Elvin Brickley, Richard Dumler, Donald Kuehn, Jerry Carle, Lyle Machin and Kenneth Dumler. Honary pallbearers were Emanuel Mermis, Cletus Mermis, Robert Resner, Melvin Mermis, Earl Dean Resner and Clinton Resner. Burial was in Russell Cemetery, with Pohlman's Russell Mortuary in charge of arrangements." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) RICE Charles Burel RICE -- Great Bend Tribune -- no date Charles Burel RICE, 61, 2111 Madison, died about noon Monday while at work as a carpenter on the Parrish hotel. He had been a resident of Great Bend for 13 years and was a member of the Christian church and Odd Fellows Lodge. Survivors include the widow, Freida, two sons, Burel RICE, Jr. of Dodge City, and Robert RICE, Great Bend, and two daughters, Mrs. Chester (Odessa) KLINE, La Crosse and Mrs. Raymond (Betty) SCHMIDT, Grigston; a brother, John RICE, Latham, and a sister, Mrs. Nettie SEXTON, Edmond, and nine grandchildren. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by the Cook and Weber funeral home. Donated by Lanette Yakel - email: jeffnbobo@earthlink.net RICE Donald B. RICE --The Hoisington Dispatch -- January 28, 1960 Services Held Saturday For Donald B. Rice, Well Known Druggist A large delegation of businessmen, lodge members and friends attended funeral services for Donald B. RICE Saturday afternoon at the Methodist Church. The well known local druggist passed away at the Hoisington Lutheran Hospital on January 21. Donald B. RICE was born March 20, 1911, at Quinter, Kansas, to Franklin and Anna RICE. He was preceeded in death by his parents and a younger brother, David, who died in early childhood. Mr. Rice is survived by his wife and son; one brother, George RICE, of Colorado Springs, Colo.; three sisters, Mrs. R. R. (Shirley) GRAHAM, of Hoisington, Mrs. Oscar (Helen) BABCOCK of Colorado Springs, Mrs. Harold (Lucille) HUBBS of Salina; and eight nieces and nephews. Don came to Hoisington with his family in 1923, and graduated from Hoisington High School in 1929. He attended the School of Pharmacy in Wichita. On September 5, 1932, he married Leona Mae TAPP. To this union was born one son, Larry Lee, now a student at Kansas University. Don was a member of Hoisington Lodge No. 331, A.F. & A.M., the Knights Templar at Hutchinson and the Order of the Eastern Star. He was a charter member of the Hoisington Kiwanis Club, the Kansas Pharmaceutical Association and secretary of the Barton County Druggists Association. During the past year he served as a steward on the official board of the Hoisington Methodist Church of which he was a member. Rev. Maruice Gordon conducted the service at the Methodist Church with Vernon Evers, soloist, and Mrs. Harold Marcotte, organist. Bearers included Ernest Jones, Joe Cochrane, Dr. Robert Moore, Elmer Tindall, Oliver M. Sears and Melvin Johnson. Masonic services were conducted at the graveside in Golden Belt Memorial Park. donated by janetsanford@juno.com RICE Larry L. RICE --The Hoisington Dispatch? -- [date unknown] Larry L. Rice ELGIN, Ill -- Larry L. RICE, 60, died July 30, 1997, at St. Joseph Hospital, Elgin. He was born July 12, 1937, at Salina, the son of Donald B. and Mae TRIPP RICE. He was a 1955 graduate of St. John's Military School, Salina, and received his master's degree from the University of Kansas Department of Public Administration. An Elgin resident since 1989, coming from Lakewood, Colo., he was the city manager at Elgin, retiring Aug. 26, 1993, had served as assistant city manager at Wala Wala, Wash., was city manager of Albany, Ore., Highland Park, Ill., and Lakewood, Colo., and was a governmental reform consultant who worked with local government in Romania, Poland, Ukraine and Swaziland. He belonged to Hebron United Methodist Church, Hebron, Ill., was a 38-year member of Hoisington Masonic Lodge, a past member of Rotary International, was a Jaycees recipient of the Jaycees' Distinguished Service Award, a life member of the International City Management Association, and was a two-term member of the Board of Directors of the KU City Management Program. On June 11, 1961, he married Mabel L. REXROAT at Hoisington. She survives. Other survivors include: a son, Kevin, Des Moines, Iowa; a daughter, Donna WAGGENER, Columbus, Ohio; and mother, Hoisington. He was preceeded in death by his father. Funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at First Methodist Church, Hoisington, with the Rev. Joseph Coachman presiding. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and the family will receive friends from 6:30 to 9 p.m. today, both at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington. Burial will be in Hoisington Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to St. John's Military School, Salina, or to the Stene Bequest Scholarship, University of Kansas Department of Public Administration, all in care of the funeral home. donated by janetsanford@juno.com ROBINSON Mrs. C. ROBINSON -- Hoisington Dispatch -- Thursday, Jan. 30, 1890 Died... at the home of her son, R. M. FRENCH, in Hoisington, on Wednesday morning, January 29, Mrs. C. ROBINSON, in the 68th year of her age. Deceased had a stroke of paralysis about two weeks ago which was the prime cause of her death. The funeral services were held in the M.E. Church to-day. Rev. PITKIN delivering the sermon. The remains were interred in the Hoisington cemetery. ROGERS W. H. ROGERS, 89, Pioneer Resident, Dies-Great Bend Tribune-January, 1953 W. H. ROGERS, 89, one of the pioneer residents of Barton County, died yesterday at the Nulf Convalescent home in Larned, where he had been a patient for a year and a half. ROGERS was born in Rockland, Mich., and came to Kansas with his parents in 1875. They settled north of Heizer and ROGERS lived there until he grew to manhood. After his marriage to Sarah Jane WILLIAMS in 1886, he lived in Denver for two years, but moved back to Barton count in 1888 and settled on a farm file miles southeast of Great Bend, remaining there until he entered the convalescent home in July of last year. He served for 30 years on the school board of the district where his farm is located. Funeral services are to be held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. in Cook and Weber funeral chapel with the Rev. R. P. Crawford officiating. Burial will be in the Great Bend cemetery. In addition to his widow, Rogers is survived by two sons, Dr. H. E. ROGERS of Madeira, Calif., and W. A. ROGERS, rt. 3; two daughters, Mrs. Stella MOORE and Mrs. Irene GOODWIN, both of Great Bend: five grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Two other daughters died earlier. Donated by Lanette Yakel - email: jeffnbobo@earthlink.net ROGERS Mrs. W. H. ROGERS -- Great Bend Tribune -- October 21, 1954 Mrs. W. H. ROGERS, 86, rt. 3 died at 6 a.m. Friday in Larned where she had been a patient at the Nulf Convalescent home for about three years. She was born in Helstone, England, Aug. 4, 1867 and moved to Great Bend in 1869. Funeral services will be held Monday, Aug. 23 at 10 a.m. at the Cook and Weber funeral home with the Rev. R. P. Crawford in charge. Burial will be at the Great Bend cemetery. Her husband, W. H. ROGERS, died in 1952. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Frank MOORE and Mrs. Tom GOODWIN, Great Bend; two sons, W. A. ROGERS, Great Bend; Dr. H. E. ROGERS, Madeira, Calif.; five grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Donated by Lanette Yakel - email: jeffnbobo@earthlink.net RUBE, KATHARINA E. � (no maiden name or husband available) (Funeral Card) "In Memory of Katharina E. Rube Born September 19, 1884 Passed Away January 7, 1945 Services held from: Lutheran Church, Milberger, Kansas, January 9, 1945 Clergyman: Rev. E. H. L. Frese Final Resting Place: Hoisington Cemetery Casket Bearers: Fred Maier, Jacob Maier, Emanuel Becker, Peter Eichman, August Strecker, Reinhardt Steinert Services in Charge of Childs Funeral Home" (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) RUBE, PHILLIP (Obituary) Hoisington � Phillip Rube, 82, died March 8, (1985), in Lobway, Russia, He had been a resident of Hoisington for 32 years having moved from Russell County. He married Margaret Templing, May 18, 1924, in Susank. He was a retired farmer. Rube was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church in Hoisington. Survivors include his wife of the home; one son Leroy of Hoisington; one daughter Mrs. Ervin (Leona) Niedens, of Russell; and five sisters, Natalie Koch, of Ellinwood, Emma White of Rocky Ford, Colo., Clara Yakel of Shawnee Mission, Olinda Strecker of Russell, and Katherine Kuhnhardt of Pueblo, Colo. Prayer service will be at 8 p.m. Sunday at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church with the Rev. Garry Dassow officiating. Burial will be at Hoisington Cemetery, Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the funeral home, and from 9 a.m. until service time Monday at the church. Memorials are suggested to the church organ fund." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) SAUSEN, MOLLIE A. � (nee ??) wife of Simon Sausen (Obituary) "Hoisington � Mollie a. Sausen, 83, died Saturday (15 May 1982) at her home in Wichita. Born June 29, 1898, in Vienna, Austria, she was a resident of the Hoisington and Great Bend communities for many years, moving to Wichita in 1960. She married Simon Sausen, June 1, 1920, in Ellinwood. He died in 1930. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Sausen was a member of the Holy Savior Catholic Church in Wichita and was a charter member of the Daughters of Isabella of the St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend. Survivors include two daughters, Esther Sausen of Wichita and Mrs. Inez Wallace of Pulski, Va., two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Jackson of Osawatomie and Sister Casilda Sausen, of Wichita; and one granddaughter. Parish rosary will be at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, followed by a Daughters of Isabella rosary, both at the Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Hoisington with the Rev. James E. Baker officiating. Burial will be in the St. John Catholic Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the church in Hoisington. Friends may call 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 a.m. until service time Wednesday at the funeral home." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) SCHAFER, MARY ELIZABETH � nee Brack, Mary Elizabeth, wife of Jacob B. Schafer (Funeral Card) "Mary Elizabeth Schafer, daughter of Henry and Mary (Ochs) Brack, was born May 30, 1885 in Barton County, Kansas. She passed away suddenly on August 29, 1969 at the age of 84 years, 2 months, and 29 days. Mary was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith as a child in the Otis, Kansas Lutheran Church. On June 20, 1907 she was united in marriage to Jacob B. Schafer at LaCrosse, Kansas. This union was blessed with two sons Arlo Alexander and Elmer, and 7 daughters, Irene, Nima, Alvina, Isabell, Rachel, Florence, and LaFern. The family spent most of their life farming in Barton ounty around Otis, Kansas. Mary's lifetime was lived with concern for her family, and the pride she had being a homemaker was apparent to all. In 1948 they moved to Russell, Kansas to make their home. St. John Lutheran Church of Russell, Kansas was the family church affiliation after they moved to town. Mrs. Schafer was preceded in death by one infant son, Arlo Alexander, and one daughter, Mrs. Ben Ummel, and on August 3 of this year her other son Elmer preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband, Jacob of the home, and her six daughters, Mrs. Sig (Irene) Morgenstern and Mrs. Reinhold (Alvina) Wegele, both of Russell; Mrs. Conrad (Nima) Krom and Mrs. Walter (Florence) Stieben, both of Great Bend; Mrs. Ray (Isabell) Huschka of Ellinwood and Mrs. Norman (LaFern) Sharkey of Hutchinson. Also 19 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren." (on the back of the card) Date of Birth: May 30, 1885 Date of Death: August 29, 1969 Place and Time of Service: St. John Lutheran Church, Tuesday, September 2, 1969 at 10 a.m. preceded by a family service at Pohlman's Memorial Chapel at 9:30 a.m. Clergyman: Rev. R. G. Sedo Music by the Congregation: "Jesus Still Lead On" and "Oh, Take My Hand Dear Father". Organist: Mrs. Howard Vladar Casket Bearers: Melvin Krom, Elmer Schafer, Wayne Karst, Alvin Webster, Thomas Jasper, LaVern Brack Alternate: Steve Huschka Interment: Russell City Cemetery, Russell, Kansas Arrangements: Pohlman's Russell Mortuary, Russell, Kansas" (Obituary) "Mrs. Jacob B. Schafer, dies in Russell Hospital Mrs. Jacob B. (Mary Elizabeth) Schafer, 84, 904 E. 5th St., died Friday afternoon at Russell City Hospital. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. John Lutheran Church, preceded by a 9:30 a.m. family service at Pohlman's Memorial Chapel. Rev. R. G. Sedo will officiate. Burial will be in the Russell Cemetery. She was born May 30, 1885. On June 20, 1907, she married Jacob Schafer at LaCrosse. They moved from a farm in Barton County in 1948 to Russell. Preceding her in death were a son as an infant, and a son, Elmer, on Aug. 3 of this year. Survivors include the widower; six daughters, Mrs. Sig (Irene) Morgenstern, Russell; Mrs. Conrad (Nima) Krom, Great Bend; Mrs. Reinhold (Alvina) Wegele, Russell; Mrs. Ray (Isabell) Huschka, Ellinwood; Mrs. Walter (Florence) Stieben, Great Bend; and Mrs. Norman (LaFern) Sharkey, Hutchinson; 19 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, and 4 great great grandchildren." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) SCHNEIDER Ida (BITTER) NIEDENS SCHNEIDER, wife of Fred F. Niedens, then Peter A. Schneider "Hoisington - Ida Schneider, 78, died July 5 (1982) at the Hoisington Hospital after a sudden illness. Born Ida Bitter, April 19,1904, in Barton County, she was a lifetime resident of the Hoisington area. She married Fred F. Niedens, who preceded her in death Feb. 14, 1961. She married Peter A. Schneider, Jan. 9, 1971, in Hoisington. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Schneider was a member of the Concordia Lutheran Church, Lutheran Women's Missionary League and Lutheran Women's Quilting Bee, all of Hoisington. Survivors include the widower; two brothers, Herb and Ted Bitter, both of Hoisington; and three sisters, Mrs. Pauline Wegele, Otis, and Mrs. Bertha Niedens and Mrs. Millie Deutsch, both of Hoisington. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church with Rev. Garry Dassow officiating. Burial will be in the Hoisington Cemetery. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington and from 9 a.m. until service time Thursday at the church." (Notice of Funeral): "Hoisington - Mrs. Ida Schneider, 78, 472 W. 8th St., Hoisington, died Monday, July 5, at the Hoisington Hospital after a sudden illness. She was born April 19, 1904, in Barton County to Henry Bitter, Jr., and Mrs. Geringer Bitter. She was a homemaker and lifetime resident of the area. She first married Fred F. Niedens, who died Feb. 14, 1961. Then she married Peter A. Schneider on Jan. 9, 1971, who survives in Hoisington. Other survivors are two brothers, Herb and Ted Bitter of Hoisington; three sisters, Mrs. Pauline Wegele, Otis; and Mrs. Bertha Niedens and Mrs. Millie Deutsch, both of Hoisington. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. today at Concordia Lutheran Church, Hoisington, Pastor Garry Dassow officiating, with burial in Hoisington Cemetery. A memorial has been established to Concordia Lutheran Church, of which she was a member. She was also a member of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League and the Lutheran Women's Quilting Bee. Arrangements were by Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home." (Funeral Card): "In Remembrance of Ida Schneider born: April 19, 1904 Barton County, Kansas -- died: July 5, 1982 Hoisington, Kansas Services: Thursday, July 8, 1982, Concordia Lutheran Church, Hoisington, Kansas 10:30 a.m. Clergyman: Pastor Garry Dassow -- Music: Elmer Bitter, Organist -- Glen Ray Bitter, Soloist -- Church Choir Casket Bearers: Bob Tucker, Robert Deutsch, Albert Wegele, Leonard Wegele, Albert Niedens, Kenneth Miller, Clarence Bitter, Emanuel Mai Interment: Hoisington Cemetery -- Arrangements by: Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, Kansas" (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) SCHNEIDER, ISABELL - Niedens, Isabell, wife of Alvin H. Schneider (Obituary) "Isabell Schneider Mrs. Alvin (Isabell) Schneider, 68, died Saturday (4 April 1981) at the Hoisington Lutheran Hospital. Born Dec. 27, 1912 in Barton County, she married Alvin H. Schneider, June 5, 1932. She was a homemaker and lifetime resident of the Hoisington community. She was a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, the Lutheran Church Women, and the Hoisington Hospital Auxiliary, all of Hoisington. Survivors include the widower; a daughter, Mrs. Jerry (Geralyn) Pfannenstiel, Hoisington; two brothers, Ervin Niedens, Russell, and L.D. Niedens, Ellinwood; three sisters, Mrs. Alvina Dietz, Great Bend, Mrs. Paul (Helen) Dumler, Lyons, and Mrs. Rubin (Clista) Funk, Bison; and two grandchildren. The funeral was Monday at the church with Rev. Art Anderson officiating. Burial was in the Hoisington cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the church or the ambulance fund. Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) SCHNEWEIS SCHNEWEIS, Edd J. Odin - Funeral services were held June 16 in Holy Family Church for Edd J. SCHNEWEIS, 74 who died June 13 (1987). Father J. J. Dreher officiated. Survivors include three sons, Leon, Larry and Jim; and four daughters, Rose Mary NEUWIRTH, Ellen Jane CARLSTEAD; Laurie SWALLEY, and Marie FISHER; a brother, August, and three sisters, Teresa FISHER, Sister Salesia, O.P., and Frances KIRMER. (Edd Schneweis was born August 29, 1912) Submitted by Nancy Williams Schremmer - NSSCHRE@aol.com SCHNEWEIS SCHNEWEIS, Joseph L. Hoisington - Joseph l. SCHNEWEIS, 79 died Thursday at Hoisington Hospital. Born July 6, 1900 at Odin, he married Lena HOFFMAN July 12, 1921 at Odin. She died Jan 3, 1963. He was a retired stockman and farmer. He was a member of St. John Evangelist Catholic Church, Hoisington. Survivors are one son, Richard of Hoisington; two daughters, Mrs. Evangeline STICKNEY and Mrs. Magdalen SCHAUF, both of Hoisington, two brothers, August and Edward, both of Claflin, four sisters, Mrs. Mary PESCHKA, Sister M. Salesia, and Mrs. Teresa FISCHER all of Great Bend, Mrs. Frances KIRMER of Spearville; and four grandchildren. Parish rosary will be Friday at 8 pm followed by a Knights of Columbus Rosary at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington. Funeral will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at the church with the Rev. Gerald Hammeke officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph cemetery at Beaver. The family suggests memorials to the American Cancer Society. Submitted by Nancy Williams Schremmer - NSSchre@aol.com SCHREMMER Lawrence SCHREMMER Great Bend Tribune, Great Bend, Barton Co., KS, Monday, Jan. 20, 1986, Page 3 Column 2 Beaver - Lawrence "Larry" SCHREMMER, 61, died Jan. 18 at Hoisington Lutheran Hospital in Hoisington after a long illness. Born April 12, 1924, in Beaver, he had been a lifetime resident of Beaver. He married Leonetta POLZIN May 2, 1946, at Beaver. He was owner and operator of Larry's Recreation in Beaver. SCHREMMER was a member of St. Josepoh Catholic Church of Beaver. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife of the home; four sons, Cletus of Pittsburg, KS, Don of Hoisington, and Harold and Raymond, both of Bartlesville, OK; three brothers, August R. and Anton, both of Hoisington, and Edward of Hays' two sisters, Isabel Jacobs and Dorothy POLZIN, both of Hoisington; and eight grandchildren. Parish rosary will be at 7:30 tonight at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Catherine's Catholic Church in Dubuque with the Rev. Jacob Dreher officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Beaver. Memorials are suggested to the St. Joseph Cemetery Fund. Submitted by Nancy Schremmer, NSSCHRE@aol.com SCHULZ Herman SCHULZ -- Great Bend Tribune -- March 2 ,1954 Herman SCHULZ, 93, an early settler in the Seward community and father of Ray S. (JIGGS) SCHULZ, prominent Great Bend attorney, died Tuesday night at the Nulf Convalescent home in Larned where he had been a patient for four months. SCHULZ came to Kansas in 1885 from Homestead, PA., and settled on a farm in the Seward community. He and his wife celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1937. Mrs. SCHULZ died that same year. Schulz retired from his farm in 1923, but continued to be very active until July of last year. He is survived by four daughters, six sons, two brothers, one sister, 23 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren. The sons in addition to Ray are Dr. Robert SCHULZ, Greensburg, Kan., Fred, Seward, Dr. HERMAN, Coldwater, Kan., Delbert and Howard, both of Van Nuys, Calif. The daughters are Mrs. Don (Ella) ROSE, and Mrs. Emma HOLLINGSWORTH, both of Seward; Mrs. Amelia DAVIS, Paramount, Calif; and Mrs. Bill (Elizabeth) CHADD, Greensburg, William SCHULZ, Olympia, Wash. and George SCHULZ, Riverside, Calif. Are the brothers, and Mrs. Mollie SCHOPP, Wenatchee, Wash. is the sister. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by the Bryant-Fryberger mortuary. Donated by Lanette Yakel - email: jeffnbobo@earthlink.net SCHWARTZ Mrs. Herman SCHWARTZ -- Great Bend Tribune -- no date Mrs Corda Pearl SCHWARTZ, 61, died at her home here early Tuesday morning. She was born in Amerita, Okla. January 5, 1896, but had lived in the Great Bend vicinity most of her life, first on a farm and then in town. Survivors include her husband, Herman; two sons, Eston and Harold, both of Great Bend; a daughter, Mrs. Paul BLANKENSHIP, Heizer, her mother, Mrs. Flora WILMOTH, Enid, Okla; and eight grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Cook and Weber funeral home with Rev. Eugene Kenney officiating. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery. Donated by Lanette Yakel - email: jeffnbobo@earthlink.net SCHWARTZKOPF, SAMUEL (Obituary) "Samuel Schwartzkopf, 73, died at Osawatome, Kansas, Thursday, August 11, 1966. He was formerly of Hoisington. Funeral services will be at the Ness City Funeral Home on Monday, August 14, at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be in the Utica Cemetery. Survivors include: his wife, Ruth; three daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Splitter of Liberal, Mo.; Mrs. Josephine Bauer of Arnold, Kansas; and Wilma Herman of Pittsburgh, Kansas, four sisters; Mrs. Katherine Deines, and Mrs. John Kindsvater both of Ness City, Kansas; Mrs. William Popp of Hoisington; and Mrs. Pete Karst of Russell, Kansas. Also two brothers, William of Ness City, and Ben of Ransom, Kansas." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) SHEA, ORVILLE ERVIN "TIM" (Obituary) "Orville Ervin "Tim" Shea, 80, 1101 Kansas, died Thursday (12 Mar. 1981) morning at Central Kansas Medical Center. Born Sept. 20, 1900, in Larned, he was a resident of Great Bend since 1970, moving here from Larned. He was a retired carpenter and farmer. Shea was a member of the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Eagles Lodge, American Legion of VFW. Survivors include one brother, John W. Shea, of Buena Park, Calif. and two sisters, Mrs. Opal Kern of Great Bend and Mrs. Elmer (Agnes) Brack of Denver, Colo. Rosary will be at 8 p.m. Friday at the Brantley-Bryant Funeral Home. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church with the Rev. William A. Vogel and the Rev. Eugene Sloan officiating. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery. Friends may call after 5 p.m. Thursday until service time at the funeral home." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) SHRIWISE, CHRISTINA � nee, Schwindt, Christina Special Article about her life. "Frasier Meadows Manor Resident Came To U.S. From Russia As A Child 'America has been good to me', says Mrs. Christina Shriwise, resident of Frasier Meadows Manor. She came to this country from Russia with her parents when she was a child. Her exprience in this country are similar to many another immigrant who has found in America an opportunity to acquire the good things of life through hard work and thrifty management. Mrs. Shriwise, who has been a widow since 1934, has had the opportunity in recent years to endow two universities in Kansas, the state where she has spent most of her life. A member of the Methodist Church at Hoisington, Kansas, for many years, Mrs. Shriwise became interested in the universities of that denomination in the state and has provided annuities for Southwestern University at Winfield, and Kansas Wesleyan University at Salina. At Southwestern, a dormitory is named for her. After the death of her husband, Mrs. Shriwise remained on their 160 acre farm in the outskirts of Hoisington. Through the years she has been able to acquire additional lands and property. At one time she owned more than 2,000 acres about half of it near Cheyenne Wells, Colorado. Pioneer Days Rugged 'Life was rugged in those early days when we lived in a half dugout on a farm near Bison, Kansas,' Mrs. Shriwise relates. Her father, Conrad Schwindt, who spent five years in the Russian army, brought his wife and family of five children to American in 1866. They came from their home near Saratov, on the Volga River, to Bison on money sent by his father, who had come to this country a few years previously. During the first few years, the Schwindts had the double burden of paying back the loan and ekeing out an existence from a rented farm. When the Schwindts arrived in Kansas, they found that the railroad ended at Great Bend. it was necessary to make the rest of the trip to Bison by stagecoach. Four years after they arrived in this country, Mr. Schwindt died and the mother and older brothers had to carry on the farming operations. There were now seven in the family. As soon as Christina and her sisters were old enough they went to work as maids in homes. The highest wage that they earned was $2.50 a week, board and room. Christina was 19 when her mother died. It was in 1906 that she went to Hoisington to work. There she met her husband, John Shriwise, who was farming his parents' place. They were married in 1908. Husband-Wife Partners During the years together on the farm, they were partners, 50-50, Christina, with her cows, hogs and geese maintained the home. She provided the groceries, all their clothes and, in addition, banked some money each month. Her husband was farming a total of 300 acres of land. Mrs. Shriwise is interested in farm organization and is a member of the Association of Country Women of the World. She attended conventions of the organization at Amsterdam in 1945 and in Copenhagen in 1951. She has travelled in much of Europe and has ben in Hawaii, Bermuda, Key West and Cuba. She has visited every state in the U.S. At the Manor, Mrs. Shriwise has a garden plot. She drives her own car and enjoys taking trips around the area. A sports enthusiast, she watches many of the games on T.V. She is a member of First Methodist Church." (Obituary from the December 10, 1973 issue of the Russell Record) "CHRISTINA SHRIWISE (Died on 30 November 1973) Mrs. Christina Shriwise was born in 1885 in Norga, Russia. In 1886 she came to the Great Bend area. Her parents moved to the Bison area the same year. She lived in the Bison area until she was 21 years of age, when she went to Hoisington and worked for the father and grandfather of Beth (Southwick) Borger. While working here she met and married John Shriwise of Hoisington in 1908. They had a farm on the north edge of town where they did general farming and Mrs. Shriwise milked cows and raised chickens besides helping with all other farm work. She sold milk and some eggs to the old Hoisington Hospital until 1938. This income helped to supplement the farm income during reverses on the farm. Mr. Shriwise died in 1934. They had no children, but Mrs. Shriwise was an influential person in many people's lives and particularly in the lives of many of the 24 nieces and nephews living from Michigan to Washington State and from Montana to Texas. She was active in farm organizations her entire life. The highlight was being a delegate from Kansas to the international convention of the Associated Country Women of the World held in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 1950. She was active in the local and other Methodist churches where she was an inspiration to many young people when she taught Sunday School for many years. Later in life she contributed substantially to a number of Methodist colleges in Kansas. She retired from active life in 1961 and moved to Frazer Meadows Manor, a senior citizens' home in Boulder, Colo., where she lived and did extensive traveling. In June of 1973 she returned to Kansas and the Methodist home in Newton. Since that time she spent most of the time visiting friends and relatives until she entered the hospital in Hoisington, and died Nov. 30." (Obituary) "CHRISTINA SHRIWISE Mrs. Christina Shriwise was born in 1885 in Norga, Russia. In 1886 she came to the Great Bend area. Her parents moved to the Bison area the same year. She lived in the Bison area until she was 21 years of age, when she went to Hoisington and worked for the father and grandfather of Beth (Southwick) Borger. While working here she met and married John Shriwise of Hoisington in 1908. They had a farm on the north edge of town where they did general farming and Mrs. Shriwise milked cows and raised chickens besides helping with all other farm work. She sold milk and some eggs to the old Hoisington Hospital until 1938. This income helped to supplement the farm income during reverses on the farm. Mr. Shriwise died in 1934. They had no children, but Mrs. Shriwise was an influential person in many people's lives and particularly in the lives of many of the 24 nieces and nephews living from Michigan to Washington State and from Montana to Texas. She was active in farm organizations her entire life. The highlight was being a delegate from Kansas to the international convention of the Associated Country Women of the World held in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 1950. She was active in the local and other Methodist churches where she was an inspiration to many young people when she taught Sunday School for many years. Later in life she contributed substantially to a number of Methodist colleges in Kansas. She retired from active life in 1961 and moved to Frazer Meadows Manor, a senior citizens' home in Boulder, Colo., where she lived and did extensive traveling. In June of 1973 she returned to Kansas and the Methodist home in Newton. Since that time she spent most of the time visiting friends and relatives until she entered the hospital in Hoisington, and died Nov. 30." NOTE: In my files also is an obituary for Beth Borchers Southwick. There is a handwritten note on it by my mother-in-law, Mrs. Elma Dumler Brack, that says "Beth was Sarah Elizabeth Southwick, daughter of Jane Southwick" and "This was from the December 31, 1981 Hosington Dispatch". Since the obituary for Christina mentions this woman, I have included it � See Borchers, Beth. (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) SIDDORN Nellie Blanche SIDDORN -- Hoisington Dispatch -- Thursday, June 12, 1890 Died.... On June 11, 8 o'clock a.m., Nellie Blance SIDDORN, aged 8 years, 1 month and 28 days, daughter of Mrs. J. CROCKER. Funeral services were held at the residence Thursday morning at 10 o'clock, conducuted by Rev. PITKIN, after which the funeral cortege formed and proceeded to Great Bend Cemetery where the remains were interred. Little Blanche was sick for about four weeks previous to her death, during which time she suffered a great deal. She was of a kind, gentle disposition, loved by all who knew her. In Memoriam One more form has drooped and faded; One more casket holds a prize; Once more home has lost a treasure, Since our little Blanchie died. All night long we watched beside her With most tender anxious care; �Till the early dawn of morning, When angels bore our gem away. Fold your empty arms sad parent, Blanchie needs not their embrace; Jesus claimed the life you nourished For a fairer dwelling place. Whilst her gentle form grew fairer, Neath your tender, loving care, Angles were weaving crowns of glory For you darling's brow and hair. Put away each love wrought garment, fold her sleeping robe from sight; Let not your lips refuse to utter Fervently, "Thy will to-night." --by Netta JONES-- SIMMONS Jane SIMMONS -- Hoisington Dispatch -- Thursday, , 1889 Died at her home in Union township, Saturday, April 13th, Mrs. Jane SIMMONS. The burial was on Monday, the remains being interred in the Homestead township cemetery. SMITH, DEAN "SMITTY" (Obituary) "Hoisington � Dean "Smitty" Smith, 35, died June 26 (1982) at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, after a sudden illness. He was born April 1, 1947, at Hays. On Jan. 15, he married Sharon Rae Boxberger at Hoisington. He was a truckdriver for Allen Drilling Company, Hoisington, and a long time Milberger Hoisington resident. An Army veteran of the Vietnam War, he was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Hoisington. His survivors are: His widow, of the home; a son, Terry, of the home; a daughter, Missy Smith, of the home; mother, Lorene, of Hoisington; two brothers, Bill, Wichita and Curtis, of Hoisington; five sisters, Nadine Wolf, Ruth Ann Smith, Kay Smith, and Claudia Smith, all of Wichita, and Linda Norman, Clovis, N.M. His funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, at the Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, with the Rev. Garry Dassow officiating. Burial will be in the Hoisington Cemetery. Friends may call until 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until service time Tuesday." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) SMITH Ray Richard SMITH -- Great Bend Tribune -- June 19, 1954 Ray Richard SMITH, 66, died Thursday at his home following a heart attack. The family home is 1622 Main. Survivors are the widow, Emma; a stepson, Edward WEITER, now serving with the navy in Honolulu; two sisters, Mrs. Sylvia KOMAREK, 2212 Broadway and Mrs. Louise NEBILLE of Ventura, Calif. SMITH was a veteran of World War I and is a charter member of the American Legion. He was born in Ellinwood and lived in Great Bend for the past 35 years. He worked at the post office as a rural mail carrier for 26 years and has been retired the past four years. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday from the Cook and Weber funeral home with the Rev. Cecil Swindle officiating and burial in the veterans� circle of the local cemetery. SOHM, ANGELINE ROSE � nee Marcus, Angelene Rose, wife of Vernon C. Sohm (Obituary) "Great Bend � Mrs. Angelene Rose Sohm, 56, of Rt. 4, Great Bend, died Sunday, (16 November 1980) at the Central Kansas Medical Center here. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Fryberger Mortuary, Great Bend, the Rev. Kenneth Hathaway officiating. Burial will be in the Otis (Kan.) Methodist Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. today at the mortuary. A memorial in Mrs. Sohm's name has been established with the Golden Belt Diabetic Association in Great Bend. She was born May 8, 1924, in Hoisington. She married Vernon C. Sohm Oct. 10, 1942, at Hoisington. He died May 20, 1977. She had lived in Great Bend for a year, moving from Hoisington. A homemaker, she was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Great Bend. She is survived by four sons, Vernon Lee and Clifford Leon, both of Great Bend, Robert Dean of Colorado Springs, Colo., and John Edward of Otis; four daughters, Mrs. Betty Michaelis of Russell, Mrs. Verna Balusha of Hoisington, and Mrs. Nancy Murray and Mrs. Faith Schloemer, both of Great Bend; six brothers John Marcum of Wichita, Elroy Holman of Georgia, Herbert Marcum of Arizona, Robert Marcum of Eads, Colo., Charles Marcum of Olathe and Eugene Marcum of Osawatomie; four sisters, Mrs. Louise Lehning and Mrs. Melvin Voos, both of Hoisington, and Mrs. Kathryn Mullis of Sterling, Colo., and Mrs. Carl Page of Merriam; and 20 grandchildren." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) SPRINGER Ervin F. SPRINGER, Sr. (Funeral Card reads): "In remembrance of Ervin F. Springer, Sr. born: July 1, 1914, Barton County, Kansas -- Died: February 9, 1975, Great Bend, Kansas Services: February 12, 1975, Concordia Lutheran Church, Hoisington, Kansas, 10:30 a.m. Clergyman: Pastor D. G. Myer. Music: Concordia Lutheran Choir, Congregation - Hymn No. 200, Elmer Bitter, Organist. Interment: Hoisington Cemetery, Hoisington, Kansas. Honorary Casket Bearers: Frank Brockel, Julius Stickney, Vic Steinert, Frank Carroll, Jim Springer, Rex Springer, Jim Keil, Gregg Springer, Bruce Keil, Kenneth Galliart, Marion Counts, Hoisington Volunteer Fire Department. Active Casket Bearers: Dean Stout, Glenn Pentz, Ted Nuss, Louie Kaiser, Ted Karst, James Reif. Arrangements by Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, Kansas (The back of the card reads): Ervin F. SPRINGER, Sr. Son of Anton B. Springer and Anna Drescher was born July 1, 1914 at Barton County, Kansas and passed away February 9, 1975 at the Central Kansas Medical Center, Great Bend, Kansas at the age of 60 years, 7 months and 8 days. On June 30, 1946 Ervin was united in marriage to Josephine Keil. This marriage was blessed with one son and one daughter. Ervin operated his own business, Springer Paint and Repair, for many years until ill health forced his retirement early last year. He is survived by his wife, Josephine; one son, Ervin, Jr.; one daughter, Kayla Jo; three brothers, Rudy, Hoisington, Ks., R. L., Liberal, Ks., and Roy, Arlington, Tex.; two sisters, Mrs. Elsie Rogers and Miss Lillian Springer, Battle Creek, Mich. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anton B. Springers and two brothers, Vernon and Albert. Ervin was a member of the Concordia Lutheran Church, Hoisington American Legion Post, Hoisington Volunteer Fire Department and a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Army. Devoted to his wife and family, helpful to his neighbors, faithful to his church, considerate and honest, he gained respect and esteem of all who knew him." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) STEIBEN Fred STEIBEN (Obituary): Otis � Fred Steiben, 74, of Otis, died Thursday (July 1966) at the Hoisington Lutheran Hospital after a week's illness. He was born July 6, 1892 in Schoenfeldt, Russia and came to the United States at the age of four. He spent the past 40 years in Otis and was a retired trucker. He was a member of the Otis Methodist church. He was married to Julia Schlegel in 1914 in Otis, she died in 1964. He then married Susanna Krug on June 8, 1965. Survivors include the widow; two sons, Norman and Lester M. of otis; one daughter, Mrs. Clarence (Lenora) Ochs, Otis, 13 step children; one brother, Adam of Denver; three sisters, all of Bazine, Mrs. Henry Blehm, Mrs. Mary Moore and Mrs. Joe Eitel; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday in the Otis Methodist Church, with Rev. W. Jack Thomas officiating. Burial was in the Otis Methodist Cemetery." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) STEINERT Anna E. (NUSS) STEINERT, wife of Reinhardt Steinert (Obituary): "Steinert Rites Set for Tuesday Hoisington � Funeral services for Mrs. Anna E. Steinert, 81, 175 W. 9th St., will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Burgat Chapel and at 2:30 at the American Lutheran Church in Milberger. Rev. Alvin Danielson will officiate. Burial will be in the Milberger Cemetery. Mrs. Steinert died Saturday afternoon (18 May 1963) at the Hoisington Lutheran Hospital. She was born Aug. 12, 1881, in Russia and came to Russell County at the age of 11. She lived in the Milberger community until 1949 when she moved to Hoisington. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Fred (Caroline) Wasemiller, of Lehigh, Kan., Mrs. John (Rachel) Karst of Olmitz, Mrs. Herman (Tabea) Karst and Mrs. Herman (Esther) Popp both of Hoisington; four brothers, John and Henry Nuss of Hoisington, Fred of Great Bend and Adam of Russell; and a sister, Mrs. H. H. Nuss of Bazine. Also surviving are 19 grandchildren, and 20 great grandchildren." (Funeral Card): In Loving Memory Of Mrs. Anna E. Steinert Born: August 12, 1881 �- Died: May 18, 1963 Services: 1:30 p.m. Burgat Chapel, Hoisington, Kansas, 2:30 American Luthran Church, Milberger, Kansas, Tuesday, May 21, 1963 Clergyman: Rev. Alvin Danielson (handwritten note): Rev. E. Rummell Interment: Milberger Cemetery Casket Bearers: Duane Popp, Herman Karst, Wayne Karst, Waldean Schwein, Raymond Beutsch, Linden Wasemiller." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) STEINERT Clarence M. STEINERT (Obituary): "Galatia � Clarence M. Steinert, 61, died Friday (5 Dec 1975) at the Hoisington Hospital. Born Oct. 14, 1914, at Galatia, he married Evelyn Pope, Jan. 24, 1937, at Milberger. He was an assistant manager for th Olmitz Co-op and was a lifetime area resident. He was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church, Galatia. Survivors are widow; sons; Preston L., Englewood, Colo.; brothers; Victor, Art, both of Hoisington; Albert, Otis; Waldo, Sutherland, Iowa, sister, Mrs. LaVera Steinert, Hoisington; four grandchildren. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Monday at the church; Pastor Theo H. Judt. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington. Family suggests memorials to the church." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) STEINERT David H. STEINERT (Obituary): "Hoisington � David H. Steinert, 83, 265 W. 2nd, died late Tuesday morning (25 December 1969) at the Hoisington Hospital, where he had been a patient five days. Born Dec. 12, 1886 in Russia, he married Hannah Keil June 15, 1905 at Milberger. He had been a retired farmer of the Galatia area and moved to Hoisington in 1959. He was a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Survivors include the widow; son, B.V. Steinert, Hildreth, Neb.; five daughters, Mrs. Richard (Estella) Morgenstern (per hand written note with the obituary, Estella was adopted by David) Galatia; Mrs. Herman (Elzenna) Funk; Otis; Mrs. Dan (Hulda) Bitter, Mrs. M. O. (Lorraine) Kitson and Mrs. Wilburn (Ada) Smith, all of Hoisington; brothers, Ben K. and Sieg K., both of Great Bend; sister, Mrs. George Tittel, Russell, 13 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at the church with the Rev. G. Weise officiating. Burial will be in the Hoisington Cemetery. Friends may call until 9 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. Saturday and 9 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. Sunday at the Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, 1st and Green. The casket will not be opened at the church at any time. (Funeral Card): In Remembrance of David H. Steinert Born: December 12, 1886, Russia �- Died: December 25, 1969, Hoisington, Ks. Services: Sunday, December 28, 1969, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Hoisington, Kansas, 1 p.m. Clergyman: Rev. G. Weise Music: Mrs. H. L. McAlexander, Organist -- Mrs. Margo Parsons, Soloist Interment: Hoisington Cemetery Casket Bearers: Karl Steinert, Richard Parsons, David H. Kitson, Daniel L. Bitter, Raymond Steinert, Bernhard V. Steinert, Jr. Arrangements by Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Inc., Hoisington, Kansas" (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) STEINERT Edna STEINERT (nee Steinert Or Michaelis), wife of Ruben Steinert (Funeral Card): "In Remembrance of Edna M. Steinert Born: October 1, 1920, Susank, Kansas -- Died: June 11, 1977, Russell, Kansas Services: Tuesday, June 14, 1977, Concordia Lutheran Church, Hoisington, Kansas - 10:00 a.m. Clergyman: Pastor Lloyd Sprick Music: Mrs. Dean Akings, Organist Casket Bearers: Edwin Templing, Tim Boxberger, Clarence Karst, Allen Karst, Don Miller, Ray Tittel Interment: Milberger Cemetery, Milberger, Kansas Arrangements by: Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, Kansas" (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) STEINERT Edward STEINERT (Obituary): "Rites Held Yesterday for Edward Steinert Funeral services were held in Great Bend from the Trinity Lutheran church yesterday afternoon (1952) for Edward Steinert, 54, former Russell county resident who died Monday Morning. He had been in poor health for some time. Raised on a farm near Milberger, Mr. Steinert operated a farm northeast of Milberger following his marriage. In addition to his wife, he is survived by four children and six brothers and sisters, three of whom live in Russell. They are Mrs. Katherine Nuss and Emanuel and Dave Steinert." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) STEINERT Emanuel STEINERT (Funeral Card): "Emanuel Steinert, son of John F. and Eva Dumler, was born January 8, 1891 in Russell County, Kansas. He departed this life on earth March 3, 1973 at the Hoisington Lutheran Hospital in Hoisington, Kansas. His age was 82 years, 1 month and 25 days. Baptized in early infancy and later confirmed in the Lutheran faith, he remained steadfast to his Lord and Savior throughout his lifetime. A long time resident of the farming community around Milberger, he was united in marriage to Lydia Whitman, April 28, 1910, and assumed his occupation as farmer. During the 1918-19 influenza epidemic his wife preceded him in death on January 21, 1919. On March 10, 1920, he was again united in marriage to Lydia Wassemiller Steinert at Russell, Kansas. They continued farming in the Milberger area for a number of years and then in 1949 they came to Russell to establish their home at 600 Grant Street. Here also, he soon became a beloved, esteemed and trusted member of the community. After the death of his wife in 1970, he resided at the Homestead Villa in Hoisington. A devoted husband, father and grandfather, a gracious and generous brother, neighbor and friend, his many acts and deeds of love, devotion and kindness, will always be treasured by his family. Surviving Emanuel are five children, Lewis Steinert of Hays, Kansas; Mrs. Viola Darby, El Monte, California; Leo, Leland and Hubert Steinert, all of Great Bend, Kansas; one brother, Dave Steinert, of Hoisington, Kansas; nine grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren, many other near relatives nd a host of friends. Services: Tuesday, March 6, 1973, from the United Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Milberger, Kansas at 2 p.m. with Pastor Robert S. Kreir and Pastor G. Weise officiating. Music: Mr. Clarence Steinert, Soloist -- Mrs. Rudy Funk, Organist Casket Bearers: Sidney Steinert, Dale Steinert, Keith Swim, Don Carroll, Bernard Moffet, Lynn Sargent Interment: Milberger Cemetery, Milberger, Kansas Arrangements by: Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, Kansas" (Obituary): "Rites at Milberger, for Emanuel Steinert Milberger - Emanuel Steinert, 82, of Russell, died Saturday at the hospital in Hoisington. He was born Jan. 8, 1891, in Russell County. He married Lydia Whitman on April 28, 1910, and she died Jan. 21, 1919. He married Lydia Wassemiller on March 10, 1920, and she preceded him in death on March 20, 1970. Mr. Steinert farmed near Milberger until 1949 when he moved to Russell. He has been a resident of the Homestead Villa in Hoisington for the past two years. He was a member of the United Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milberger. Survivors include four sons, Lewis, Hayes; and Leo, Leland and Hubert, all from Great Bend; a daughter, Mrs. Viola Darby, El Monte, Calif.; one brother, Dave, Hoisington; nine grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday from the United Emanuel Lutheran Church in Milberger with Revs. Robert S. Krier and G. Weise officiating. Burial will be in the Milberger cemetery. Friends may call at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington until 10:30 a.m. Tuesday and from noon until service time at the church." (Funeral Notice): "Russell - Emanuel Steinert, 82, died Saturday at Hoisington Hospital after a long illness. Born Jan. 8, 1891, in Russell County, he married Lydia Wittman, April 28, 1910, at Milberger. She died Jan. 21, 1919. He then married Lydia Wassemiller Steinert, March 10, 1970 (sic, note funeral card and obituary both say 1920). He farmed in the Milberger area until 1949 when he moved to Russell. He had been a resident of the Homestead Villa, Hoisington, for the past two years. He was a member of the United Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Milberger. Survivors include sons: Leo, Leland, and Hubert, Great Bend; Lewis, Hays; daughter, Mrs. Viola Darby, El Monte, Calif., brother, Dave, Hoisington; nine grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at the church; Rev. Robert S. Kreier and Rev. G. Weise officiating. Burial will be in Milberger Cemetery. Friends may call until 9 p.m. Monday and from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, and from noon until service time at the church." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) STEINERT Franklin D. STEINERT (Newspaper article telling of his passing): Hoisington Man Dies After Crash Injuries Franklin D. Steinert, 36, Hoisington, died Monday (August 2, 1982) at the Central Kansas Medical Center in Great Bend after supposedly being injured in the motorcycle crash early Saturday morning. The accident supposedly appened at 1 a.m. Saturday, July 31, one mile west of the 281-4 highway intersection according to the Barton County Sheriff's office. Steinert was taken to the Central Kansas Medical Center by a Hoisington ambulance according to investigating officer Doug Taylor of the Sheriff's department. Reports are that Steinert received multiple injuries. Details of his injuries would not be released by CKMC officials. Funeral services for Steinert will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Nicholson- Ricke Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Fred Kirkpatrick officiating. Burial will be in the Hoisington cemetery. Steinert was born Aug. 30, 1946 in Great Bend. He had been a resident of Hoisington for the past three years, moving here from Oakridge, Ore. He married Raelean Deines, May 28, 1982 in Great Bend. At the time of his death he was working as a roughneck for Slawson Drilling Co., of Great Bend. Survivors include the widow of the home; his mother, Mrs. LaVern Steinert, Hoisington; his father, Levi Steinert, Hoisington; one brother, Douglas, Hoisington; a sister, Mrs. Glenn (Ramona) Cousins, Great Bend; and his grandfather, George Steinert, Hoisington. The family suggest memorials be given to the donor's choice." (Note: there were also two usual type obituaries, but there is no additional genealogical information on them.) (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) STEINERT Fred STEINERT (Funeral Card): "In Memory of Fred Steinert Born: August 9, 1872 (handwritten notation "in Russia") -- Died: April 27, 1954 (handwritten note "at the Hoisington Nursing Home) Services Held from Emanuel Lutheran Church, Milberger Kansas, Thursday, April 29, 1954, 2:00 p.m. Clergyman: Rev. August Pera, Rev. E. H. Frese, Leoti, Kans. Burial: Milberger Cemetery Casket Bearers: Ben Keil, Philip Streck, Alex Reisig, Herman Keil, D. H. Steinert, Emanuel Becker In charge of service: Childs-Burgat Funeral Home, Hoisington, Kans." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) STEINERT Hannah (KEIL) STEINERT, wife of David H. Steinert (Obituary): "Hoisington � Mrs. Hannah L. Steinert, 87, died Thursday afternoon (17 January 1974) at the Hoisington Hospital after a short illness. Born Feb. 17, 1886 at Milberger, she married David H. Steinert, June 15, 1905, at Milberger. He died Dec. 25, 1969. She was a lifetime resident of the Galatia-Hoisington communities. She was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Hoisington. Survivors include one son: Bernard V., Hildreth, Neb., five daughters, Mrs. Richard (Estella) Morgenstern, Galatia; Mrs. Herman (Elzenna) Funk, Otis; Mrs. Dan (Hulda) Bitter and Mrs. M. O. (Lorraine) Kitson, Hoisington; Mrs. Richard (Ada) Stremmel, Great Bend; one sister; Mrs. Mollie Tittle, Bazine; 13 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the church with the Rev. G. Weise officiating. Burial will be in Hoisington Cemetery. Friends may call at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, and at the church from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Saturday. Friends may contribute to the memorial of their choice." (Funeral Card): In Remembrance of Hannah L. Steinert Born: February 17, 1886, Milberger, Kansas -- Died: January 17, 1974 Hoisington, Kansas Services: Saturday, January 19, 1974, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Hoisington, Kansas - 2 p.m. Clergyman: Pastor G. Weise Music: Mrs. H. L. McAlexander, Organist -- Mrs. Margo Parsons, Soloist Interment: Hoisington Cemetery, Hoisington, Kansas Casket Bearers: Richard Morgenstern, Daniel L. Bitter, Herman Funk, Manuel Kitson, Dan Bitter, Richard Stremel Arrangements by Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, Kansas." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) STEINERT Harold Hugo Leando STEINERT (Funeral Card): "Harold Hugo Leando, son of Fred and Elizabeth (Streckter) Steinert was born June 18, 1906, at the farm home in north Barton County, Kansas. He departed this earthly life on Sunday, May 28, 1961 in the Russell City Hospital at 7:45 p.m. His age was 54 years, 11 months and 10 days. In early infancy he was consecrated to the Lord in Holy Baptism and after becoming of age, he was confirmed in the Lutheran Faith. He remained a true and devout member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church at Milberger throughout his life. He attended grade school, grew to manhood and became a valued and esteemed member of the community life at Milberger. On June 1, 1930, he was united in marriage to Ophelia Michaelis at Otis, Kansas. This marriage was blessed with one child, who survives him. He spent his adult life in farming and while active in community, church and social affairs, his chief interest was his home and family. For the past year he had been suffering from a heart ailment although most of his friends were unaware of this. Harold was always cheerful and friendly with all those with whom he came in contact. He was stricken last Sunday afternoon at their home west of Milberger and rushed to the Russell Hospital by his wife but medical science was of no avail and he passed away about six hours later. To remember and treasure his memory are, his wife, Ophelia; a daughter, Mrs. Earlin (Janice) Mai; a granddaughter, MeloDee Mai; six brothrs, Victor, Albert, Arthur, Waldo, Arnold and Clarence and a sister, Mrs. Levi (LaVere) Steinert. Also many other near relatives and close friends. His parents and one brother proceded him in death. Services: Held Thursday, June 1, 1961, from the Deines Funeral Home at 12:30 p.m. and from the Immanuel Lutheran Church at Milberger at 1:30 p.m. Minister: Rev. Alfred Winter Organists: Mrs. LaVere Becker, Mr. Ernest Wegele -- Music: Hubert Karst, John Karst, Orlen Karst, Constance Karst Casket Bearers: Harold's six brothers, Victor, Albert, Arthur, Waldo, Arnold and Clarence Laid to Rest: In the Golden Belt Memorial Cemetery, Barton County, Kansas." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) STEINERT Lizzie (STRECKER) STEINERT, wife of Fred Steinert (Funeral Card): "In Memory of Lizzie Steinert (handwritten note "nee Strecker") Born: May 15, 1880 -- Died: April 13, 1948 Services From Emanual Lutheran Church, Milberger, Kansas, Friday, April 16, 1948, 2 o'clock Clergyman: Rev. E. H. L. Frese Final Resting Place: Milberger Cemetery Casket Bearers: Alex Reisig, Herman Keil, D. H. Steinert, Emanual Becker, Phillip Streck, Herman Steinert. Courtesy Childs Funeral Home, Hoisington, Kansas." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) STEINERT Lydia (KRAFT) STEINERT, wife of Henry Steinert (Obituary): Hoisington � Mrs. Lydia Steinert, 85, of 460 W. 7th Street, Hoisington, died Monday (10 Nov 1980) Hospital. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Concordia Lutheran Church in Hoisington, of which she was a member. Pastor Gary Dassow officiated. Burial was in the Hoisington Cemetery. A memorial in Mrs. Steinert's name has been established with the Concordia Lutheran Church. Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, was in charge of arrangements. She was born, July 16, 1895, in Russell county. A homemaker, she had lived in Hoisington for the past 32 years, moving here from the Galatia Community. She married Henry Steinert June 11, 1913, in Russell County. He died Feb. 11, 1964. She is survived by a son, Alvin of Chula Vista, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. Clara Wilhelm of Hoisington and Mrs. Florence Steitz of Colby; three brothers, Emmanuel Kraft and Edd Kraft, both of Wichita, and Carl Kraft of Great Bend; 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild." (Note: there was also a "notice of her funeral" in the newspaper. It gave no new genealogical information except that "she was preceded in death by one son, Paul, Dec. 25, 1979.) (Funeral Card): In Remembrance of Lydia Steinert (handwritten note "Mrs. Henry Steinert") Born: July 16, 1895, Russell Co., Ks. -- Died: November 10, 1980, Hoisington, Ks (handwritten note, "mother of Paul Steinert") Services: Wednesday, November 12, 1980, Concordia Lutheran Church, Hoisington, Kansas � 10:30 a.m. Clergyman: Pastor Garry Dassow Music: Mrs. H. L. McAlexander, Organist -- Trio: Denise Goreham, Darrell Donovan, Quincy Donovan Casket Bearers: Gerald Donovan, Arlyn Steinert, Dennis Steinert, Kenneth Steitz, Elton Steinert, Douglas Herthel (handwritten note, Dennis and Elton, indicated as "Paul's sons) Interment: Hoisington Cemetery Arrangements by Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, Kansas." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) STEINERT Martha (MICHAELIS) STEINERT, wife of Jacob Templing and then David Steinert (Obituary): "Hoisington - Mrs. Martha Steinert, 80, of 1109 Susank Road, Hoisington, died Thursday (4 September 1980) at the Hoisington Hospital after a long illness. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. today at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, of which she was a member. Pastor Arthur Anderson will officiate. Burial will be in the Hoisington Cemetery. Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home of Hoisington is in charge of arrangements. The family suggests memorials to the church or to the American Cancer Society in Mrs. Steinert's name. She was born May 6, 1900, in Russell County. She married Jacob Templing Sept. 14, 1919. He died June 1, 1951. She married David Steinert June 14, 1960 at Hoisington. A housewife, she had lived in Hoisington since 1941. She was a member of the Heritage Club, Lutheran Church Women and Victor EHU, all of Hoisington. She is survived by her husband, David, of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Elmer (Irene) Miller of Russell and Mrs. Floyd (Wilma) Hauser of Great Bend; two brother, Bill Michaelis of Tacoma, Wash.; and H. E. Michaelis of Colorado Springs, Colo.; a sister, Mrs. Mollie Strecker of Gorham; eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren." (Funeral Notice): "Martha Steinert, 80, died Thursday, Sept. 4, (1980) at the Hoisington Hospital after a long illness. Born Martha Michaelis, May 6, 1900, in Russell County, she was a resident of Hoisington since 1941. She married Jacob Templing September 14, 1919. He died June 1, 1951. She then married David Steinert June 14, 1960, in Hoisington. Mrs. Steinert was a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Heritage Club, LCW and Victory EHU, all of Hoisington. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Elmer (Irene) Miller of Russell and Mrs. Floyd (Wilma) Hauser of Great Bend; two brothers, Bill Michaelis of Tacoma, Wash., and H. E. "Mac" Michaelis of Colorado Springs, Colo.; one sister, Mrs. Mollie Strecker of Gorham; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. The funeral was at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the church with the Rev. Art Anderson officiating. Burial was in the Hoisington Cemetery. The family suggests memorials to the American Cancer Society or to the church. The Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington was in charge of arrangements." (Funeral Card): "In remembrance of Martha Steinert Born: May 6 1900, Russell Co., Ks. -- Died: September 4, 1980, Hoisington, Ks. Services: Monday, September 8, 1980, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Hoisington, Kansas, 1:30 p.m. Clergyman: Pastor Art Anderson Music: Mrs. LeRoy Wilhelm, Organist Casket Bearers: Duane Steinert, Mark Miller, Kenneth Steinert, Brad Kerbs, Don Miller, Brent Kerbs Interment: Hoisington Cemetery Arrangements by: Nicholson - Riche Funeral Home, Hoisington, Kansas" A copy of the church bulletin for Martha's funeral is in my files. It gives a good picture of her funeral, but is not repeated here. Her grandsons were her casket bearers. She was "baptized into God's family (and) confirmed in the Christian faith". On the back of the bulletin is a list of her survivors as follows: Husband: David Steinert Children: (Edna Steinert preceded her mother in death - June 11, 1977); Elmer and IRENE Miller; Floyd and WILMA Hauser Grandchildren: Myron and Betty Watkins (hand written Steinert-Maier); Duane and Jolene Steinert; Kenneth and Deborah Steinert; Don and Johnita Miller; Leonard and Jana Reed (hand written Miller); Mark Miller; Brad and Jay Kerbs; Brent Kerbs Ten Great Grandchildren Brothers: Bill Michaelis - Tacoma, Washington; H. E. (Mac) Michaelis - Colorado Springs, Colorado Sister: Mollie Strecker - Gorham, Kansas" (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) STEITZ Mrs. Mary STEITZ, (maiden name and husband's name unknown) (Funeral Card): In Loving Memory of Mrs. Mary Steitz Born: Sept. 4, 1882 -- Died: March 20, 1959 Services: 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 23, 1959, Trinity Lutheran Church, Otis, Kansas Clergyman: Rev. E. Rummel Final Resting Place: Lutheran Cemetery, Otis, Kansas Casket Bearers: Leland Brack, Maurice Brack, Wm. Scheuerman, Alfred Steitz, Richard Steitz, Roland Steitz. Services in Charge: Childs-Burgat Funeral Home, Hoisington, Kansas (Handwritten note at the bottom of the card reads, "Lied No. 771 German") (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) STRECK STRECK, JACOB (Obituary � includes a picture) "Jacob Streck Dies at Hadley Hospital Jacob Streck, who had operated a creamery and produce store here for 63 years, died Saturday evening (27 September 1975) at Hadley Memorial Hospital, Hays, at the age of 86. He was born March 17, 1889, at Husenbach, Russia, and came to this country at about 2 years old. He came to Barton County and attended school near Bender Hill. On March 28, 1909, he married Maria Magdelena Berschauer at the Milberger chuch. She died Nov. 5, 1954. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. Survivors are a son, Dr. John Streck, Hays, and five daughters: Mrs. Dorothea Dumler, Hays, Mrs. Lillian Craig, Oakland, Calif., Mrs. Viola Bodenhamer, Sabetha, and Mrs. Mae Barkley, Tulsa, Okla.; three half-brothers, Ben Streck, San Mateo, Calif.; two half-sisters, Mrs. Anna Breidenstine, Great Bend, and Mrs. Helen Luke, Syracuse, N.Y.; 16 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. John Lutheran Church, Rev. Herman Frerichs officiating. Burial will be in the Lutheran Cemetery. A memorial has been established in his name to the educational scholarship fund. Pohlman's Mortuary is in charge of arrangements." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) STRECK John F. STRECK (Obituary): "John Frederick Streck, 80, Russell, died Monday (9 June 1975) at St. John's hospital here. He was born in Sept. 1894, in Barton county, and had lived in Russell since 1936. Mr. Streck was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Russell; the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a World War 1 veteran. Surviving are the widow, Phoebe, of the home; 3 daughters, Mrs. Betty Kulp, Salina; Bonnie Streck, Wichita, and Mrs. Mary Quint, Imperial, Neb.; 3 brothers, Ben, Gorham, Philip, Galatia, and Alex, San Mateo, Calif; a half brother, Jacob, Russell; 2 sisters, Mrs. Helen Luke, Syracuse, N.Y. and Mrs. Anna Bridenstein, Great Bend, and 3 grandchildren. The funeral will be at 10 am, Wednesday at Pohlman's funeral home, Russell, the Rev. Herman Frerichs (sic) officiating. Burial will be in the St. John's church cemetery. The family suggests memorials to the church." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) STRECK Philip STRECK (P.E.) "Galatia - Philip E. Streck, 83, died Feb. 28 (1984) at Central Kansas Medical Center. Born Dec. 19, 1900, at Barton County, he was a lifetime resident of the Galatia community. He married Vera E. Steinert, Oct 1, 1922, in Barton County. He was a retired owner and operator of a bulk oil and gas company in Galatia. Streck was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Galatia. Survivors include the widow of the home; two sons, Leonard, Denver, Colo., and Dean, Wichita; two brothers, Alex Streck, San Mateo, Calif., and Ben, Gorham; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Bridenstein, Great Bend, and Helen Luke, Syracuse, N. Y.; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral was Friday at the church with Rev. Arthur R. Stull officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery in Galatia. Memorials are suggested to the church." (Second Obituary): "Hoisington - Philip E. Streck, 83, died Tuesday, Feb. 28, at Central Kansas Medical Center, Great Bend. He was born Dec. 19, 1900 in Barton County, Kan., to George Jacob and Anna Elizabeth (Schwartz) Streck. He was retired but had been an owner operator of a bulk oil and gas company at Galatia for a number of years. He was a lifetime resident of Galatia community. He was married to Vera E. Steinert, Oct. 15, 1922. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Galatia. Survivors are the wife, of the home; two sons, Leonard of Denver and Dean of Wichita; two brothers, Alex of San Mateo, Calif., and Ben of Gorham; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Bridenstine, Great Bend and Mrs. Helen Luke, Syracuse, N.Y., three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Galatia. Rev. Arthur R. Stull officiating, Burial will be a Fairview cemetery." (Funeral Card): "In Remembrance Of Philip E. Streck Born: December 19, 1900, Barton County, Kansas -- Died February 28, 1984, Great Bend Kansas Services: Friday, March 2, 1984, St Paul Lutheran Church, Galatia Kansas, 1 :30 p.m. Clergyman: Rev. Arthur R. Stull Music: Richard Riner, Soloist -- Mrs. Paul H. Strecker, Organist -- Congregation Hymns: "Beautiful Savior" #518 "Amazing Grace" #448 Honorary Casket Bearers: Richard Morgenstern, Palmer Cotton, Ferdinand Streck, Edwin Funk, Sr., Solomon Dietz, Lawrence Deines. Casket Bearers: James DeWald, Dennis Boxberger, Steve Wilhelm, Leland Keil, Paul H. Strecker, C. W. Gastin. Interment: Fairview Cemetery" (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) STRECKER Alexander Albert STRECKER (Obituary): "Alex A. Strecker, 78, Gorham, died at Russell City Hospital Sunday Morning (27 January 1974). He was born Feb. 11, 1895, in Russell County and grew up in the Susank area. His early adult life was spent in Susank and Russell. For 22 years he lived in Colorado Springs. Then he moved in 1969 to Gorham. He was a retired mechanic and a veteran of World War I. He was a member of the Russell American Legion and the Gorham Community Church. He is survived by his widow, Mollie Michaelis, whom he married July 27, 1924, at Susank; two daughters, Mrs. Leroy (Helen Hirsch) Joplin, Mo., Mrs. John A. (Erma) Brown, Gorham; a brother, Henry, Hoisington; a sister, Mrs. Lydia Dumler, Longmont, Colo., three half brothers, Fred and Ed R. Strecker, Russell, and Fred Heinze, Greensboro; two half-sisters, Miss Minnie Strecker, Russell, and Mrs. Bertha Havel, Russell; six grandchildren and one great grandchild. Preceding him in death were two sisters. Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. John Lutheran Church in Russell, Rev. Delbert McLaughlin Officiating. Burial will be in Russell Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at 7:30 Tuesday evening at the Deines Funeral Chapel for family and friends. Calling will be after 2 p.m. Monday at the chapel until 11 a.m. Wednesday, and from 1 p.m. to service time at the church. A memorial has been established for Gorham Community Church and donations may be left at Deines Funeral Home." (Funeral Card): "Alex A. Strecker, son of J. Peter and Christina (Dumler) Strecker was born February 11, 1885 in Russell County Kansas and departed this life January 27, 1974 at the Russell City Hospital at the age of 78 years 11 months and 16 days. He grew to manhood and spend his early adult life in Russell and Susank. He later moved to Colorado Springs where he lived for 22 years and in 1969 moved to Gorham where he spent his remaining years. He served his country in World War I and was a member of the Community Church of Gorham. On July the 27, 1924, he was united in marriage to Mollie (Michaelis) in Susank. To this union two daughters were born. He is survived by his wife Mollie of the home, Mrs. LeRoy J. (Helen) Hirsch of Joplin, Missouri and Mrs. John A. (Elma) Brown of Gorham. One brother, Henry, of Hoisington and one sister, Mrs. Lydia Dumler, of Longmont, Colorado. Two half sisters, Miss Minnie Strecker and Mrs. Bertha Havel both of Russell. Three half brothers, Fred and Ed R. Strecker both of Russell and Fred Heinze of Greensburg, Kansas. Six grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Two sisters, Mrs. Honis (Mollie) Michaelis and Mrs. C.C. (Amelia) Weddin preceded him in death. Services: Held from St. John Lutheran Church, Wednesday, January 30, 1974, at 2:30 p.m., Rev. Delbert McLaughlin, officiating. Organist: Mrs. Howard Vladar -- Quartet: Mrs. Kenneth Dumler, Mrs. Lawrence Wilhelm, Mr. Emil Niedenthal, Mr. J. E. Morgenstern -- Hymns: "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere" "Pass Me Not O' Gentle Savior" (German) Casket Bearers: Herbert Michaelis, Reuben Steinert, Gilbert Michaelis, Robert Eifel, Floyd Weimaster, Ernest Strecker. Laid to Rest: Russell City Cemetery Services Entrusted to: Deines Funeral Home, Russell, Kansas." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) STRECKER Ferdinand A. STRECKER (Obituary � includes a picture) Ferdinand A. Strecker, 82, 1752 Elm St., died Thursday morning, June 16, (1983) at the Central Kansas Medical Center, Great Bend. He was the son of John Jacob and Katherine (Karst) Strecker, born April 1, 1901, in Russell County, and was a lifetime county resident. He was a farmer and operated a creamery in earlier years. Until his surgery, he was actively engaged in barbering, and had completed his 53rd year in barbering. He married Susanna Brack, June 19, 1921, at Milberger. She died Sept. 22, 1982. Survivors are three sons: Lawrence and Orval of Russell and Earl of Aurora, Colo.; and five daughters, Mrs. Dean (Helen) Ward, Russell; Mrs. Lawrence (Genevieve) Nesler, Russell; Mrs. Albert (Wilmetta) Karst, Arvada, Colo.; Mrs. Reuben (Mabeline) Schultz, Thornton, Colorado.; and Mrs. Gary (Shirley) Cramer, Stockton; a sister, Olinda Morgenstern, Galatia; 19 grandchildren; 14 great- grandchildren. Funeral services were at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, Russell, Rev. John Strackbein, Officiating. Burial was in Russell City Cemetery. He was preceded by his parents, wife, one infant son, and several brothers and sisters. A memorial is suggested to Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church for a communion railing." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) STRECKER Henry STRECKER (Obituary) "Henry C. Strecker, 71, Dies at Medical Center Galatia - Henry C. Strecker, 71, a life-long resident of the Galatia community, died Monday evening (14 February 1976) in the Central Kansas Medical Center, Great Bend, following a long illness. Born, Aug. 24, 1898, in Barton County, he was a retired farmer. Funeral services will be at the St. Paul Lutheran Church, Galatia, at 2 p.m. Thursday with Rev. Theo Judt officiating. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery, Galatia. Friends may call at the Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. Wednesday and at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the service Thursday. A memorial in his name has been established at the church. He was married Aug. 24, 1919 to the former Caroline Keil, at Milberger. The widow survives him. Other survivors are a son,, Paul H., Galatia; a daughter, Mrs. Mildred Neeley, Denver; three brothers, George, Bazine; Ed, LaCrosse, and Emanuel, Milberger; two sisters, Mrs. Alex Bertha Nuss, Dodge City, and Mrs. Anna Nuss, Hutchinson, and six grandchildren." (Funeral Card) "HENRY STRECKER Henry Strecker, son of John Peter and Christina (Dumler) Strecker, was born November 15, 1884, in Russell County, near Milberger, Kansas. He departed this life on February 14, 1976, at Hoisington, Kansas, at the age of 91 years, 2 months and 29 days. Henry lived nearly his entire life in Russell County. He grew to manhood on the Strecker family farm and received his education in the schools of Russell County. The family moved from the Milberger area to a farm north of Russell and it was here that Henry continued his involvement in farming activities. On September 21, 1906, he was united in marriage to Minnie B. Stielow at Russell and this union was blessed with four children, Herman, Ernest, Carl and Marie. Henry moved to the Stielow homestead south of Paradise to make his home and until he moved to Russell in 1944 he was very involved in his farming and livestock operation. He was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church of Russell where he was baptized as an infant and later confirmed as a young adult. He continued his membership in the church even though he was unable to care for himself and had been residing at the Hoisington Nursing Home since August of 1968. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Minnie, who died on November 9, 1972, his son, Carl, who died as a young man, one brother, Alex Strecker, and two sisters; Mrs. Mollie Michaelis and Mrs. Amelia Weedin. Survivors include his two sons: Herman of Kansas City, Missouri, and Ernest of Paradise, Kansas; his daughter Mrs. Jacob (Marie) Reich of Paradise; three half- brothers; Fred and Ed Strecker of Russell and Fred Heinze of Greensburg, Kansas; one sister, Mrs. Lydia Dumler of Longmont, Colorado; two half-sisters; Miss Minnie Strecker and Mrs. Bertha Havel, both of Russell; 8 grandchildren and 14 great- grandchildren; several others relatives and friends. (Back of the card reads) Date of Birth: November 15, 1884 Date of Death: February 14, 1976 Place and Time of Service: St. John Lutheran Church, Russell, Kansas, Tuesday, February 17, 1976 - 10 a.m. Clergyman: Rev. Herman Frerichs Music: "Lead Kindly Light," "Now Thank We All Our God" (Congregation) Soloist: Mrs. E. H. Sewel Organist: Mrs. Eileen Vladar Casket Bearers: Dr. J. Anderson, Albert Strecker, Dale Reich, Gene Chrisler, Harold Augustine, Glen Strecker. Interment: Russell City Cemetery Service Arrangements Entrusted to Pohlman's Mortuary, Russell, Kansas" (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) STRECKER Martha STRECKER, -� (maiden name unknown) wife of Emanuel Strecker (Funeral Card) "In Loving Memory Of Mrs. Emanuel Strecker (handwritten note, "Martha") May 26, 1905, Russell County, Kansas January 10, 1964, Barton County, Kansas Services: 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 13, 1964, American Lutheran Church, Milberger, Kansas Clergyman: Rev. Alvin Danielson Music: Constine Karst, Orlon Karst, Oscar Dietz, John Karst, Hubert Karst; Mrs. Rudolph Funk, Organist Interment: Milberger Cemetery Casket Bearers Paul. H. Strecker, Dick Strecker, Keith Blackwood, Kenneth Karst, Alfred Scheuerman, Henry Maier. Arrangements by Burgat Funeral Home, Inc., Hoisington, Kansas" (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) STECKER Paul STRECKER (Obituary) Hoisington - Paul Strecker, 73, died Monday (14 February 1983) at Central Kansas Medical Center. Born Aug. 23, 1909, he was a resident of rural Hoisington. He married Hermine Anna Hoffman May 20, 1937, in Great Bend. She preceded him in death, April 29 1980. He was a retired farmer-stockman. Strecker was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Galatia. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Roscoe (Barbara) Merry of Dubois, Wyo.; Mrs. Steve (Melba) Haines of Great Bend and Mrs. Alan (Karen) Maier of Otis; three brothers, Alexander of Roswell, N.M., Jacob of Salina and Ferd of Lakewood, Colo,; three sisters, Mrs. Mollie Newacheck of Russell, Mrs. Amelia Tittel of Great Bend and Mrs. Paulene Miller of Wichita; and six grandchildren. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Galatia with the Rev. Robert S. Kreier officiating. Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery in Galatia. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington and from 11 a.m. until service time Thursday at the church. Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association or St. Paul's church. (Funeral Card) "In Remembrance of Paul Strecker August 23, 1909, Russell County, Ks. February 14, 1983, Great Bend, Ks. Services: Thursday, February 17, 1983, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Galatia, Kansas - 2:00 p.m. Officiating: Pastor Robert S. Kreier Organist: Mrs. Paul H. Strecker Casket Bearers: Leon Strecker, Wayne Ulrich, Marvin Strecker, Michael Ulrich, Karl Newacheck, Steve Wilhelm. Interment: Fairview Cemetery, Galatia, Kansas Arrangements by: Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, Kansas (Back of the card) PAUL STRECKER Son of George Strecker, Sr. and Katherine E(lizabeth) Dumler, was born in Russell County, Kansas, August 23, 1909. Paul was baptized in the Lutheran Faith on October 17, 1909 in the Immanuel Lutheran Church at Milberger, Kansas, and confirmed on April 1, 1924 in the St. John Lutheran Church at Russell, Kansas. Paul was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church, Galatia, Ks. for many years. On May 20, 1937, Paul was united in marriage to Hermine Anna Hoffman at Great Bend, Kansas. This marriage was blessed with three daughters. Paul and his family lived in Galatia community since 1937 where he engaged in farming and raising cattle. Mr. Strecker passed away Monday, February 14, 1983 at the Central Kansas Medical Center, Great Bend, Kansas at the age of 73 years 5 months and 12 days. Paul is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Roscoe (Barbara) Merry, Dubois, Wyo., Mrs. Steve (Melba) Haines, Great Bend, Kansas and Mrs. Alan (Karen) Maier of Otis, Kansas. Three brothers, Alexander of Roswell, N. M., Jacob, of Salina, Ks., and Ferd of Lakewood, Colo. Three sisters, Mrs. Mollie Newacheck of Russell, Mrs. Amelia Tittel of Great Bend, and Pauline Miller of Wichita, Ks. six grandchildren: Lynette, John, James, Brian, Timothy and Eric. Paul was preceded in death by his wife, April 29, 1980, 4 brothers and 1 sister." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) THIES Golda THIES -� nee Barnes, Golda, wife of Fred Thies (Obituary) "Golda Thies, 80, formerly of 3600 19th, died Thursday morning (14 August 1980) at Cherry Village. Born Golda Barnes Aug. 21, 1899, in Omaha, Ark., she married Fred Thies June 29, 1920 in Russell. She was a homemaker and was a resident of Great Bend since 1920, moving here from Hoisington. Mrs. Thies was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church, American Legion Auxiliary and Royal Neighbors, all of Great Bend. Survivors include her husband; one son, Donald, of Scottsdale, Ariz.; and two sisters, Mrs. H. P. (Anne) Thies of Great Bend and Rama Simnitt of Kansas City, Mo. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church with the Rev. Loren W. Hickerson officiating. Burial will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. The family suggests memorials to the church of the Barton County Historical Society. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Thursday and until 9 a.m. Saturday at the Fryberger Mortuary." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) THORNE Henry THORNE "Hoisington � Henry Thorne, 63, 358 West Fourth, died Friday Evening (20 September 1974) at the Central Kansas Medical Center. He was born July 20, 1911, in Barton County, and was a lifetime resident engaging in farming and carpentry. He married Teresa M. Redetzke on Feb. 7, 1934 at Hoisington. He was a member of the Concordia Lutheran Church. Surviving are the widow; a son, August, of Great Bend; three daughters, Mrs. Marvin (Karolyn) Bitter of Hoisington, Mrs. Melvin (Frances) Wehmeier, Nashville, Tenn., Mrs. Don (Lybonne) Hull, Clearwater; 11 grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the church with Pastor D. G. Meyer officiating. Internment in the Hoisington Cemetery. Friends may call from 9 to 9 today and 9 a.m. to noon on Monday at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home. Also 1 p.m. until service time at the church Monday. A memorial has been established to Leukemia Society of America." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) TITUS Harold R. TITUS (Obituary) "Harold R. Titus, 52, Route 2, died June 10, (1983) at Central Kansas Medical Center after a long illness. Born Nov. 21, 1931, at Great Bend, he had been a lifetime Great Bend resident. He married Mary Ann Arbuthnot, Aug. 11, 1951, at Ellinwood. He was owner of Gibson, Titus and Stafford in Great Bend. Titus was a member of First Congregational United Church of Christ, Elks Lodge, Masonic Lodge, past trustee of Barton County Community College, Central Kansas Medical Center Hospital Board, past board member of Colonia Savings and Loan, all of Great Bend, and Isis Schrine of Salina. Survivors include his wife of the home; four sons, Richard, David and Stephen, all of Great Bend, and Jeff of Leawood; one daughter, Margaret Pahl of Great Bend; two sisters, Ruth Titus Lasswell of Leawood and Mary Murray of Tucson, Ariz.; and four grandchildren. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church with the Rev. D. Charles Boyle and the Rev. Robert Studtmann officiating. Burial will be at Great Bend Cemetery. Friends may call until 9 tonight and all day Tuesday at Fryberger Mortuary. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) UNRUH Barney UNRUH -- Pawnee Rock Herald -- Vol. II No 22 -- Thursday, December 17, 1914 Released From His Suffering Again has the grim reaper paid this community a visit and taken from it one of its most highly respected citizens in the personage of Barney P. UNRUH, who lived with his family southeast of Pawnee Rock. At the time of his departure, which sad event occurred on Saturday morning, Mr. UNRUH was 70 years old. At the age of 16, he was baptized in the Mennonite church and remained a faithful adherent to the principles that permit a passport into the realms above. He was married to Helena DIRKS on Nov. 8, 1870. To this union eleven children were born, two taken in infancy. A daughter, Miss Carrie was laid to rest two years ago. The remaining children along with the wife mourn his departure; Ben B., Jacob, Henry H., Mrs. Abe (Katie) SIEBERT, Mrs. George (Susie) DIRKS of Greensburg, Misses Anna, Lizzie and Lena. Coming over from the old country in 1874, Mr. and Mrs. UNRUH first settled in McPherson, later moved to Barton County, where the family still resides. The funeral services were held at the New Jerusalem Church in this city on Sunday afternoon and were largely attended by the neighbors and friends who were desirous of paying a last tribute to one who had always lived an exemplary life in their midst. Services were conducted by Rev Benj. P. UNRUH. At the close of the solemn services all were permitted to look for the last time on the face of the departed; then the sad cortege moved on to our silent city. Nothing on earth is changed, only a loving husband and father is gone. Only the memory of a father is left, yet how sweet its influence. For after all, death is but the slipping off of the outer body. Deepest sympathy is extended to the bereaved relatives in their hour of sorrow. Submitted by: Lorraine Richards LR441@aol.com VALADINE Ina Blanche VALADINE -- Hoisington Dispatch -- Thursday, April 10, 1890 Died.... on March 25, 1890, Ina Blanche VALADINE, aged 16 years and 11 months. The funeral was held at the home of her step-father, L. P. BLOSS, in Homestead township, Thursday, March 27, at 10 o'clock a.m. Deceased left one brother and a host of friends to mourn her departure. VARAH Mrs. James VARAH -� (first and maiden name unknown) wife of James Varah (Obituary) Hoisington � Mrs. James Varah, 74, Galatia, died at 10 a.m. Saturday (17 August 1957) at Hoisington Lutheran hospital where she had been a patient for three weeks. She had been in ill heath for a year. Services will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday from the Childs-Burgat chapel here with the Rev. Lewis Fowler officiating. Burial will be in Hoisington cemetery. Survivors include the widower, James, two sons, William, Galatia, and Kenneth, Liberal, and a daughter, Mrs. Doris Shaw, Wichita." (Funeral Card) "In Memory of Mrs. James Varah Born: November 20, 1882, Jewell County, Kansas Passed Away: August 17, 1957, Hoisington, Kansas Services: 4:00 p.m., Sunday, August 18, 1957, Childs-Burgat Funeral Home Clergyman: Rev. Lewis Fowler Interment: Hoisington Cemetery Casket Bearers: Dan Hass, Leo Dolecheck, Henry Watner, J. Wylie Logan, Elmer Laughlin, Clarence Gustin" (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) VARAH Mrs. William T. VARAH � nee Keil, Nima, wife of William T. Varah (Funeral Card) "In Memory of Mrs. William T. Varah (handwritten note, "Nima Keil") Born: December 12, 1910 Passed Away: Russell, Kansas, May 19, 1954 Services Held from American Lutheran Church, Milberger, Kansas, May 23, 1954 � 2:00 p.m. Clergyman: Rev. Carl Landdeck, Rev. Ray Laver Burial: Hoisington Cemetery Honorary Casket Bearers: Carl Rein, Frank Rein, Alvin Rein, Herman Keil, Herbert Karst, Paul Nutsch Casket Bearer: Elmer Rein, Ralph Karst, Hubert Karst, Selden Peugh, Wesley Milberger, Clarence Baker Courtesy Childs-Burgat Funeral Home, Hoisington, Kansas" (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) WACASER Sadie GRIFFITH WACASER -- Great Bend Register -- Thursday, March 24, 1904 Sadie GRIFFITH WACASER was born in Pettis County, Missouri on the third day of July, 1876, removing to Kansas in March 1879 with her parents, who then settled in Barton County on a farm afterwards locating in Great Bend in June 1885. Here they have since made their home. Her father, Theodore GRIFFITH, has filled several high offices of public trust in the administration of the affairs of the city and county and is at present postmaster of Great Bend. In September, 1902, Sadie went to Las Animas, Colorado, for a visit with an aunt who lived there. While on that visit she met Mr. H. M. WACASER and on the first day of March, 1903, they were united in holy wedlock. They lived in Las Animas for a very short time only, when Sadie made her parents a visit and on her return she and her husband located at Rocky Ford, removing later to La Junta, Coroardo, where they lived until failing health induced her to return to her Kansas home. She hoped this change of climate would restore her health, but alas, it was too late. The disease that pursued her had made such ravages upon her strength and vitality that she was unable to rally and at the solemn hour of midnight on Sunday, the 20th day of March, 1904, she yielded up her spirit to the God who gave it and quietly sank to rest in His everlasting arms. The deceased was converted and united with the M.E. church during the Shawhan revival in 1891. Sadie is the first to pass away of a family of eight children born to Mr. and Mrs. GRIFFITH. She was always of a bright and happy disposition, apparently robust and the picture of health. As a child and during her girlhood she was a devoted worker in the Sunday School, and the girls of her class, all of them now women grown and many of them now married and moved away, will learn with profound sorrow of her untimely death. Her sorrowing husband now makes his home in our midst and to him and to the bereaved family the entire community extends a cordial sympath, directing them for consolation to the ever-living spring of faith which strengthens us, with confidence, and composure to a blessed immortality. The funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Methodist Church, Rev. A. B. Hestwood officiating. The attendance was large. The floral offerings were profuse and very beautiful. WAGNER, MARTHA L. � (maiden name unknown) wife of Henry Wagner (Obituary) "Martha L. Wagner, 79, died Sunday, Aug. 3, 1980, at the Hoisington Hospital after a long illness. Born Feb. 26, 1901, in Milberger, she married Henry Wagner June 16, 1928, moving here from Galatia. Mrs. Wagner was a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Hoisington. Survivors including her husband; one son, Waldine of Hoisington; four daughters, Mrs. Robert (Alice) Batt of Hoisington, Mrs. Alice (Doris) Karst, of Hays, Mrs. Leon (Eldora) Brower, of Stinnett, Tex., and Mrs. Lila Jean Stoss of Olmitz; one sister, Mrs. Tabea Herdt of Hillsboro; 23 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. The funeral was at 10:30 a.ml Tuesday at the church with the Rev. Art Anderson officiating. Burial was in the Hoisington Cemetery. The family suggests memorials to the church. The Nicholson-Ricke funeral home in Hoisington was in charge of arrangements." (Funeral Card) In Remembrance of "Martha L. Wagner February 26, 1901 Milberger, Kansas August 3, 1980 Hoisington, Kansas Services: Tuesday, August 5, 1980 Emmanuel Lutheran Church Hoisington, Kansas 10:30 a.m. Clergyman Rev. Art Anderson Music Mrs. LeRoy Wilhelm, Organist Casket Bearers Dale Batt, Eugene Batt, Larry Batt, Thomas Karst, Steven Karst, Delbert Wagner Interment Hoisington Cemetery Arrangements by Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, Kansas" (On the Back of the bulletin for her Funeral Service) Husband: Henry Wagner Children Robert and Alice Batt Albert & Doris Karst Waldine & Vern Wagner Leon & Eldora Brower Lila Jean Stoss Grandchildren Eugene Batt Dale Batt Larry & Carla Batt Gene & Diane Schmidt Pat & Lois Herrman Steven & Geri Karst Larry & Marilyn Schumacher Thomas & Mary Karst Patricia Karst Douglas Karst Mark Karst Lanita Karst Delbert Wagner Juan & Janice Delgado Leonard & Judy Walter Randy & Nancy Dozier Perry & Connie Broadie Stan & Kathy Malinowski Fred & Lora Coffee Danny & Cindy Beets Debbie Stoss Roberta Stoss Bonita Stoss Great Grandchildren Timothy & Laurie Ann Batt Audrey & Amy Schmidt Dustin Karst Kristina Ann Karst Angel Delgado Leonard Walter, Jr. Terri & Amy Dozier Cindee Broadie Lisa Malinawski Shawnda Coffee Kelli Beets Sister Tabea Herdt (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) WAGNER, MARY ELIZABETH � nee Wilhelm, Mary Elizabeth, wife of Joseph Wagner (Funeral Card) Mary Elizabeth Wagner, Born May 27, 1894, at Schoenfeldt, Russia. Died August 3, 1969 at Russell, Kansas. Age: 75 years, 2 months and 7 days. The daughters of Henry H. and Elizabeth (Schneider) Wilhelm, was baptized in June, 1894. At the age of four her parents came to America to settle in Kansas. In 1900 the family moved to a farm near Hoisington, Kansas where he attended school, and on April 9, 1909, she was confirmed in The Schoenfeldt Reformed Church. She graduated from Hoisington High School and taught school for one term. On May 11, 1919, she was united in marriage to Joseph Wagner at Otis, Kansas, and then started their home on a farm 7 miles north of Otis. There were 4 sons and 2 daughters born to this union. One daughter died in infancy, and a son, Lester, died following an auto accident which also resulted in the death of her husband in May of 1941. In December, 1956, she moved to Russell to establish her home at 1128 Main St. Here also, she became a beloved and active member of the community life. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, the Elizabeth Circle, Mutter Verein and Russell H.D.U. A loving and gracious mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, a devout Christian and a beloved and esteemed neighbor and friend, her many acts and deeds of love, devotion, sacrifice and faith, will always be remembered by her children, Verner of Great Bend, Clarence of Russell, Marvin of Meade, Kansas, and Mrs. Alice Douglas, Norman, Okla.; 10 grandchildren; 3 daughters-in-law, 1 son-in-law; 4 brothers; Sam, of Maryland; Alex, of Fort Collins, Colo.; Dave, of Great Bend; August, of Ellinwood, Kansas; 4 sisters, Mrs. Geo. Heronemus and Mrs. Emil Schneider, both of Jetmore; Mrs. John Kaiser, Otis; and Mrs. Lester Sprague, Great Bend. Also many other relatives and friends. Memorial Services: Conducted Wednesday, August 6, 1969 from the Deines Funeral Home at 1:30, and from St. John Lutheran Church at 2 p.m, Pastor R. G. Sedo officiating. Organist: Mrs. Howard Vladar Hymns: "How Great Thou Art" and "Old Rugged Cross" Casket Bearers: Duaine Folkers, Rubin Funk, Leroy Wilhelm, Paul Wagner, Wm. Mai, Darwin Rundle Laid to Rest The Lutheran Cemetery, Otis, Kansas Services Entrusted to Deines Brothers Funeral Home." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) WALKER, Mae Cecilia O'BRIEN The Orange County Register, B5, Wednesday 28 November 1990 Mae C. WALKER, 89, of Anaheim, a retired credit clerk, died Monday. Visitation for 4 to 8 p.m. today at Backs-Kaulbars, Baggot & Schacht Anaheim Mortuary. Vigil at 7:30 p.m. today at the mortuary chapel. Services at 9 a.m. Thursday at St. Pius V Church, Buena Park. Burial at Calvary Cemetery, East Los Angeles. Survived by her sisters, IDA CRIER (sic - KRIER) of Yorba Linda and MARGARET McLAUGHLIN of Montana. (daughter of JOHN HINTON OBRIEN and MARGARET LOUISE (FENNO) OBRIEN) Contributed by Margie Hinton WALTER, Harry H. Harry H. WALTER, 71 915 Stone Street, died Sunday at the Central Kansas Medical Center after a lengthy illness. He was born April 28, 1907 in Stafford County. He married Edna Delphia GROW Dec. 22, 1926. He was a resident of Great Bend since 1949, coming here from the Seward Area. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Valley Lodge No. 95, IOOF, Hoisington Encampment No. 91, Canton Ark Valley Lodge No. 18, Patriarchs Millitant, IOOF, Clara Barton Rebekah No. 57, Silver & Gold Club, AARP and Eagles Lodge No. 646. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Harold L. and James Neilan WALTER both of Great Bend; two daughters, Mrs. Arthur (Delora) WILES and Mrs. Michael (Myrla) KENNAN, both of Great Bend; One brother Jesse C. WALTER of Seward; one sister, Mrs. Augusta MILLER of Great Bend; 11 grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church with IOOF honor guard. Rev. Robert Gordon will afficiate. Burial will be in the Great Bend cemetery, friends may call after 7:00 p.m. at the Brantley-Bryant Funeral Home. contributed by Jim Walter WALTER, Joseph Andrew Joseph Andrew WALTER, Date of Death Oct 24, 1924, Signed by D.G. Heckman MD His death occurred in Wichita at his room in the Pacific Hotel, and his body was discovered shortly afternoon when attempts to secure an answer from repeated knocking at the door had failed and the room was entered by hotel employees. Mr. WALTER had gone to Wichita Thursday to visit with an old army comrade who was sick, hoping he would be able to cheer him some. Early in the summer Mr. Walter had felt that his health was failing and he went to Colorado Springs where he spent the summer and he came home much improved and rid of the idea that he was near the end of life's journey. Two of Mr. Walter's daughters left Great Bend, last night for Wichita and they will probably return with the body this evening. It is possible that one of his sisters may come from Pennsylvania to attend the funeral and in that case the funeral will probably not be held before Tuesday or Wednesday. The date of the funeral cannot be announced today. Two things in particular had weighed on his mind and made him entirely different from the happy sort of a man he had always been, one of them being the condition of his wife, Who for four years has been ailing and the other the unsettled condition of politics and the way in which he felt many of his old friends had looked upon his stand in the National campaign. It was to get a rest partly from that feeling that he had gone to Wichita, Kansas, and this part of the state until the last year or two he had occupied a prominent part in all political matters though never being an office holder himself. His administration of the G.A.R. during his term as department Commander for Kansas. He was always the foremost in working for the cause of the veterans of the civil war. He leaves a wife, nine children, six daughters and three sons, and friends everywhere. contributed by Jim Walter WARD Fred Eugene WARD -- Great Bend Tribune -- June 15, 1954 Fred Eugene WARD, 53, lifetime resident of the Great Bend community, died suddenly at his home one mile south and three miles east of here Sunday night. WARD was born and raised on the family farm southeast of here. He was a member of the District 107 school board for several years. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Bryant-Fryberger chapel with burial in the Great Bend cemetery. The Rev. R. P. Crawford will officiate. Ward is survived by his widow, Willa; two daughters, Mrs. J. H. (Mildred) LOUTHAN, Eureka and Mrs. Glenn (Dorothy) HINNERGARDT, Great Bend; two sons, Robert E. and Dale, both serving in the air force in Shreveport, La.; three grandchildren; two brothers, Earl, Ellinwood, and Ralph, St. John; and one sister, Mrs. Margaret SIMON, Jefferson, Okla. He was preceded in death by another son, Fred Eldon, who died in 1948. Donated by Lanette Yakel - email: jeffnbobo@earthlink.net WARD Joseph N. WARD -- Barton County Democrat Another old settler has passed away. Joseph N. WARD was born in Belmont Co, Ohio, Dec 4th 1815. At the age of 16 he went to Woodsfield and engaged in the saddler and tanery trade, then went to W. Va. He was married at Parkersburg to Miss Sarah WILLYARD, then removed to Mercer Co. Pa., where he engaged in farming, then in 1853 removed to Ind. and in 1867 removed to Mo. and in 1874 came to Barton Co., Kansas where he located on a homestead near Claflin and has been a citizen of this county ever since. His sickness was only of a few days, and surrounded by his children, grandchildren and kind neighbors he fell asleep in Jesus and as he termed it entered into the glory world to join the companion of his youth, who preceded him seven years ago. He joined the M.E. Church sixty-nine years ago at the age of twenty-one and lived a Christian life all those years. He dedicated his life to the service of the Lord, never looking back, but pressing onward ever guiding the foot-steps of his children and loved ones, teaching them the way to that life immortal, he lived a prayerful life and would often say: "Why can't I go home" I am ready and waiting and trusting and longing for that rest in the sweet bye and bye." We will miss the kind voice of the sweet patient father we all loved so much, the bright smiles he gave us and asking us to meet him in glory and while we know that he can't come back to us, we can go to him. Funeral services were held at the M.E. Church, preached by Brother Sutherland of The Congregational Church in the absence of Rev. Hestwood. Five sons and three daughters survive him. Submitted by dotbrn@softcom.net WARNER Mae A. WARNER -- nee Shriwise, Mae A., wife of Frank J. Warner "Hoisington - Mae A. Warner, 88, died Sept. 7, (1982) at the Homestead Villa in Hoisington. Born Mae A. Shriwise May 31, 1984, in Medford, Okla., she was a longtime resident of Hoisington. She married Frank J. Warner, June 17, 1912, in Hoisington. He died Dec. 29, 1970. She was a homemaker. Warner was a member of the St. John Evangelist Catholic Church and Altar Society, both of Hoisington. Survivors include one son, Harol, Hoisington; one brother, Frank Shriwise, Jetmore; one sister, Blanche Kreider, Tacoma, Wish., and two grandchildren. Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington was in charge. Funeral was Friday at the church with Rev. James e. Baker officiating. Burial was in the St. John Church Cemetery in Hoisington. Memorials are suggested to the church." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) WEGELE Pauline WEGELE -� nee BITTER, wife of Jacob Wegele "Otis - Pauline Wegele, 87, died Oct. 21 (1984), at Hoisington Lutheran Hospital. Born Pauline Bitter, Nov. 8, 1896, in Barton County, she had been a lifetime resident of the Otis-Galatia communities. She married Jacob Wegele May 31, 1917, in Milberger. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Wegele was a member of United Emanuel Church of Milberger. Survivors include four sons, Albert, Ernest and Leland, all of Otis, and Paul, Bazine; one foster son, Martin Steinert, Gresham, Ore.; two brothers, Herb and Ted Bitter, Hoisington; one sister, Emelia Deutsch, Hoisington; six grandchildren, eight great- grandchildren and one step great grandchild. Funeral was Wednesday at the church with Rev. Carl Dietz officiating. Burial was at Milberger Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the donor's choice." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) WILHELM Hilda E. WILHELM � nee Bitter, Hilda E., wife of Leo Emanuel Wilhelm (Obituary) "Hoisington � Mrs. Hilda E. Wilhelm, 66, died Tuesday (22 December 1981) at the Hoisington Hospital. Born April 29, 1915, in Barton County, she married Leo Emanuel Wilhelm Sept. 30, 1934, in Barton County. He died March 5, 1959. Mrs. Wilhelm was a medical aide at the Homestead Villa Nursing Home at Hoisington. She was a life-long resident of the Hoisington area. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Judy Bolson of Dallas, Texas; three brothers, Wilmer Bitter of Ulysses, Gerhardt Bitter of Otis and Edwin Bitter of LaCrosse; and a sister, Mrs. Alvera Bitter of Hoisington. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. today at the Concordia Lutheran Church, Hoisington, of which she was a member. The Rev. Garry Dassow will officiate. Burial will be in the Hoisington Cemetery. The family suggest memorials in her name to the Concordia Lutheran Church at Nicholson Ricke Funeral home." (Funeral Card) "In Remembrance of Hilda E. Wilhelm April 20, 1915, Barton Co., Ks. December 22, 1981, Hoisington, Ks Services: Thursday, December 24, 1981 at Concordia Lutheran Church, Hoisington, Kansas 1:30 p.m. Clergyman: Pastor Garry Dassow Music: Concordia Lutheran Church Choir (handwritten note, "How Great Thou Art" "Amazing Grace" Elmer Bitter, Organist Casket Bearers: Otto Deutsch, Gerhardt Bitter, Solomon Bitter, Emanuel Schneider, Marvin Bitter, Leonard Stettinger Interment: Hoisington Cemetery; Arrangements by Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, Kansas" (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com) WILSON George WILSON -- Hoisington Dispatch -- Thursday, April 10, 1890 Died... little Georgie, aged two years and eight months, child of Mr. and Mrs. Al WILSON, on Friday morning after an illness of several weeks. The remains were enterred in the Hoisington cemetery Saturday afternoon. WILSON [Infants] WILSON -- Hoisington Dispatch -- Thursday, July 25, 1889 [compiler's note: This article, though dealing with the deaths of three newborns, is an example of how Kansas newspapers sometimes went overboard in promoting their communities!] On Friday evening triplets, three boys, were born to Mr. and Mrs. Al WILSON. Two of the little ones died on Saturday and the third one on Tuesday. An occurance of this kind is seldom recorded and it only goes to show who wonderfully prolific this part of Kansas is. Mrs. WILSON is getting along nicely. WORRALL Sadie L WORRALL Miss Sadie L. WORRALL died at the home of her parents, five miles southwest of Hoisington, Monday, March 17th. Her age was 24 years. Also..... You can check the Great Bend Tribune for recent Barton County Obituaries