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STAHL, Lillian
b. 14 November 1980
d. 18 Apr 2008 - Billings, Montana
From Billings Gazette, Billings, MT - 20 Apr 2008, Submitted by Henry L. Schmick
On November 14, 1980 we were blessed with an angel. Lillian "Lilly" Stahl was a special young lady that was talented, thoughtful, and had a joyful soul. The apple of her Parents eyes. Lilly had a kind heart that she shared with many. After growing up at Deerfield Colony she decided that she would like to become a nurse. She left the colony and successfully acquired her Nursing Degree in Lewistown Montana. Her whole family was so proud of her. She worked at Billings Clinic and Summit Surgery Center. She loved working as a nurse in the O.R. and felt that she could help people. Lilly set many goals and had high expectations for herself which she accomplished. She made people smile and everyone was touched by her loving upbeat personality. Lilly relished life and lived every day as though there was no tomorrow. Her joyous spirit was felt in any room that she entered. Lilly loved to decorate wedding cakes, varnish furniture, and play with her nieces and nephews, whom she loved.
April 18, 2008 in Billings, Montana Lilly was taken by angels to heaven to be with her parents John and Elizabeth (Lizzy) Stahl. The choir was waiting for her. She is singing with the angels in heaven now.
Lilly is survived by her brothers whom she loved dearly; Arnie and John, four sisters Carol (Jason) Blackford, Doris (Rudy) Hruska, Malissa (John) Carr, Janet (Mark) Wipf and her grandmother Rebecca Stahl, and four nieces and nephews Jasmine and Jesse Hruska, Scarlett and Troy Wipf. Many Aunts and Uncles and Cousins will miss her also.
Lilly, we will miss you so much. Our hearts ache for you and we long to see your pretty smile. We want you to sashay into a room and tell us that your still here with us. Who are we going to grow old with? Who is going to spoil our children? We love you and our hearts are broken. You were taken from us too early. May you have the joy now that you gave everyone else. Enjoy your parents and remember we will never forget you. You were the sunshine in our lives.
Visitation is being conducted at this time at the Creel Funeral Home of Lewistown. Funeral Services will be in Lewistown, Montana, 11 a.m. Monday, April 21, 2008 at the Celebration Community Fellowship Church 361 W. Frontage Road of Lewistown. Burial will immediately follow at the Calvary Cemetery in Lewistown. Creel Funeral Home Lewistown has been entrusted with arrangements. Friends may send condolences to the family of Lillian D. Stahl at: Harris@midrivers.com
STALEY, Eva Martha
b. 15 Nov 1914 - Bazine, Kansas
d. 15 Feb 2008 - Hutchinson, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, February 17, 2008
Eva Martha Foos, 93, died Feb. 15, 2008, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.
She was born Nov. 15, 1914, in Bazine, the daughter of Jacob H. and Mary Scheuerman Staley. She graduated from Bazine High School in 1933. A resident of Hutchinson since 1999, formerly a longtime resident of Bazine, she was a farm wife and had worked at Ralph's IGA, Bazine. She belonged to Bazine United Methodist Church and had been attending South Hutchinson United Methodist Church. She had served in various capacities within her church including president of United Methodist Women, taught Sunday school, Bible school, and was a choir member. She was also a 4-H Leader and active in Senior Citizens.
On June 17, 1934, she married Benjamin Ernest Foos in Bazine. He died Sept. 8, 1996.
Survivors include: a daughter, Adrienne Dauber and husband Dick; two grandchildren, Faith Krehbiel and husband Jack, and Jeffrey Dauber, all of Hutchinson; and two great-grandchildren, Cherish and Jacob.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Samuel Staley; and three sisters, Mattie DeWald, Helen Foos and Beulah Foos.
Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at South Hutchinson United Methodist Church, with Pastor Tim Ault-Duell presiding. Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday in Bazine Cemetery, Bazine. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson. Memorials may be sent to South Hutchinson United Methodist Church, Bazine United Methodist Church or Hospice of Reno County, all in care of the mortuary. Personal condolences may be sent to www.elliottmortuary.com.
BAZINE - Foos, Eva Martha, 93, died February 15, 2008. Service 10 a.m. Wednesday, South Hutchinson United Methodist Church. Graveside to follow at 3 p.m., Bazine, Kansas Cemetery. Survivors: daughter, Adrienne Dauber (Dick); 2 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren. Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson has charge. Published in the Wichita Eagle on 2/17/2008.
STALEY, Henry
b. 12 Jul 1914 - Laurel, Montana
d. 11 Jan 2008 -
From Billings Gazette - Billings, MT - 14 Jan 2008, Submitted by Henry L. Schmick
Henry Staley passed away on Friday evening, Jan. 11, 2008, at 9 o'clock with his wife and family by his side.
Henry was born July 12, 1914, at Laurel, Mont., to Henry Staley, Sr. and Elizabeth (Ring) Staley. He was educated at Laurel. In 1936, he met the love of his life, Viola LESSER, at a dance and on June 4, 1938, they were married and celebrated 69 1/2 years together.
He worked as a sheet metal mechanic for 32 years and retired in 1978. After he retired his hobbies were making model wagons and picture frames.
Henry is survived by his wife; a daughter, Norma Jean (Leroy) Walter; a sister, Clara Hartung; five granddaughters; 11 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Shirley Brinkel; four brothers and four sisters.
Visitation will begin Tuesday morning at Smith Downtown Chapel. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 16, at the Pilgrim Congregational Church, 409 S. 36th St., with interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
A special thank you to the nurses of Rocky Mountain Home Care, Rocky Mountain
Hospice and Lucille Matthaes for the wonderful care they gave Henry. Memorials are suggested to Pilgrim Congregational Church, Rocky Mountain Hospice or a charity of choice.
STALEY, Lillian
b. 24 May 1918 - Ballantine, Montana
d. 30 Mar 2008 - Billings, Montana
From Billings Gazette, Billings, MT - 2 Apr 2008, Submitted by Henry L. Schmick
Lillian Staley Ostermiller, 89, passed away on March 30, 2008. Lillian was born May 24, 1918, in Ballantine, to Eva Elizabeth (Ruff) and George Staley. She was the oldest of five children. The family eventually moved and farmed west of Billings, where Lillian attended Elder Grove Elementary School on Hesper Road.
She married Harold OSTERMILLER in 1940, and they had three children. Lillian and Harold enjoyed square dancing, their children's school activities and socializing with friends and family.
Lillian is best remembered for her cooking abilities, green thumb and love of flowers, and her quick wit and humor. She was no stranger no hard work and was an extremely dedicated and wonderful grandmother.
Surviving are her three children, Wayne (Edna) Ostermiller of Longview, Wash., Dirk Ostermiller of Billings and Karen (Scott) Galbraith of Bothell, Wash.; four grandchildren, Holly (Ted) Davis, William Galbraith, Susan Galbraith and Colton Ostermiller; two loving sisters, Helen Blackford and Evelyn (Harry) Funk; sister-in-law Mary Staley; and many special nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Harold; and brothers Harry and George Staley.
Visitations will begin Wednesday afternoon, April 2, at Smith West Chapel, 304 34th St. West. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 3, at the Smith West Chapel, with interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
STANDLEY, Kenneth L.
b. 28 Dec 1914 - Osborne County, Kansas
d. 30 Mar 2008 - Lucas, Kansas
From Lucas-Sylvan News - Thursday, April 3, 2008, Submitted by Rachel E. Smith
Kenneth L. Standley, 93, of Lucas died Sunday, March 30, 2008, in Lucas, Kansas. He was born December 28, 1914 in the Delhi Community in Osborne County. Kenneth was a farmer/stockman. He married Theora SCHMIDT in 1947. He was preceded in death by his wife, Theora Standley in 1994 and a stillborn son, Allen Keith Standley in 1949; his parents, and a brother Clifford. Survivors include, sister-in-law Atha Bland, Lucas, along with many cousins and friends.
Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday,April 3, 2008 at the Delhi Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 2, 2008 from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Rodrick & Minear Chapel, Lucas.Memorials may be made to the Lucas United Methodist Church or the Lucas American Legion Post #267. Rodrick & Minear Funeral Home of Lucas was in charge of the arrangements.
STECKLEIN, Alfred James
b. 17 Dec 1920 -
d. 10 Apr 2008 - Ness City, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, April 12, 2008, Submitted by Rachel E. Smith
NESS CITY - Alfred James "Fritz" Stecklein, 87, died April 10, 2008. He was born Dec. 17, 1920, to Carl H. and Anna Doerfler Stecklein. On June 12, 1941, he married Dorothy V. PETERS. She died on Nov. 1, 2007.
Survivors include: sons, Alfred L., Dean Stecklein; daughters, Evelyn Ann Lynne, Elanor Sue Schweitzer; brother, Edward Stecklein; sister, Lorene Pfannenstiel; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Sacred Heart Church, Ness City. Friends may call Fitzgerald Funeral Home from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Ness City, Memorials to the American Legion, Ness City.
STECKLEIN, John
b. 2 Dec 1922 -
d. 2 Apr 2008 - Medicine Lodge, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Friday, April 4, 2008, Submitted by Rachel E. Smith
MEDICINE LODGE - John Stecklein, 85, died April 2, 2008.
He was born Dec. 2, 1922, son of Joe and Madelyn (Mader) Stecklein.
Survivors include: sister-in-law, Mary Stecklein, and many nieces and nephews. He will be missed by his many friends he made at Arrowhead West, guardian Sandy Small, close friend Joann Good, his residential family, CLI's and Life Skill Trainers. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Alex, Steven, Alfred, and a sister, Monica.
Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. today at Larrison Funeral Home, Medicine Lodge. Private burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays, alongside his family. Condolences may be left at www.larrisonmortuary.com
MEDICINE LODGE - Stecklein, John, 85, died April 2, 2008. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. today, Larrison Funeral Home; private burial. Survivors: sister-in-law, Mary Stecklein; many nieces and nephews; guardian, Sandy Small; close friend, Joann Good. Published in the Wichita Eagle on 4/4/2008.
STECKLINE, Donna Marie
See Donna Marie Pfannenstiel
STEIER, Thomas
b. 2 Feb 1908 - Russia
d. 29 Oct 1952 - Schefield, North Dakota
From The Dickinson ND Press - 31 Oct 1952, Submitted by eusteel@cox.net
Thomas Steier, age 44, who passed away at his home Wednesday, Oct. 29, (1952) after an illness of about one year, will be buried Friday Oct. 31, at 10 a.m. from the St. Pius church at Schefield. Father Dahmus will officiate at the services. Brothers of the lodge to which Mr. Steier belonged will act as pallbearers. Burial will be made in the St. Pius church cemetery.
Mr. Steier was born in Russia, Feb. 2, 1908, the son of Anton and Anna Marie Steier. He came to the United States in 1910 and they settled near Schefield where he lived at the time of his death. He attended the school at St. Pius.
He married Miss Matilda HUCK at St. Pius, Feb. 2?, 1930. He was a member of the Catholic church, the brotherhood of St. Anthony, the German Hungarian lodge and St. Pius of Schefield.
Besides Mrs. Steier he is survived by the children, Lorraine, Frank, Marcelene, Jeanette, Donna, Clara, Mary Ann and Raymond, all at home; a brother, Alex Steier, Reeder; and two sisters, Monica Fleck, Bowman and Katie Huschka, Wilton.
His parents and four sisters preceded him in death. The Dickinson ND Press 31 Oct 1952
STEINER, George B.
b. 25 Oct 1886 - Russia
d. 23 Aug 1952 - Dickinson, North Dakota
From The Dickinson ND Press - 29 Aug 1952, Submitted by eusteel@cox.net
George B. Steiner, a retired farmer died at his home on Saturday, August 23. The funeral rites will be conducted on Friday, August 29, at the St. Joseph’s church at 10 a.m. with Msgr. George Aberle officiating. Burial will be in the St. Joseph’s cemetery.
He was born in Russia on October 25, 1886, the son of Bernhardt and Katherina Steiner. He was married to Frances WANDLER in 1909 after coming to the United States in 1900.
Besides his wife he is survived by two sons, Anton, Richardton; and Jack, Glendive; and nine daughters, Mrs. Frank Osaben, Ehly, Minn.; Mrs. James Manly, Glendive; Mrs. George Staudinger, Glendive; Mrs. Peter Kuntz, Mott; Mrs. Arnold Graff, Valley City; Sister Frances, Bismarck; Sister Perpetua, Garrison; Miss Rose Steiner, Glendive, and Frances at home. One son died in infancy.
The Mischel Funeral home will have charge of arrangements. The Dickinson ND Press 29 Aug 1952
STEINLE, Helen K.
See Helen K. Coffey
STEINLE, Jeanette
See Jeanette Hein
STEINLE, Jeanette
b. abt 1939
d. 22 Apr 2008
From Wichita Eagle - Sunday, April 27, 2008, Submitted by Rachel E. Smith
MOUNDRIDGE - Steinle, Jeanette, 69, died April 22, 2008. Private family services to be held at a later date. Survivors include her daughters, Debra & Cindy; sons, Doug & Tom; sister, JoAnn; 15 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and a full life of friends. Wulf-Ast Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Published in the Wichita Eagle on 4/27/2008. (See Jeanette Heim)
STEITZ, Florence
See Florence Scheuerman
STERLING, Florence L.
See Florence L. Dreith
STICKA, John L.
b. 20 Jan 1903 - Schefield, North Dakota
d. Oct 1951 - Schefield, North Dakota
From The Dickinson ND Press - 23 Oct 1951, Submitted by eusteel@cox.net
John L. Sticka, 48, a farmer near Schefield, died at his home Sunday, from leukemia. The funeral will be conducted Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the St. Pius church at Schefield. The Reverend B. Damus will officiate at the service. Interment will be in the St. Pius Cemetery.
The deceased was born in Schefield January 20, 1903, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig Sticka. He was married to Margaret KUNTZ at the St. Pius church in November 1929. Eleven children were born to this union, all of whom survive him, with his wife Margaret. The children are Henry, Benjamin, Dennis and John, twins; and Edwin all at home; Mrs. Vincent Steier of Schefield; Agnes, Rosemary, Margaret, Joan and Hildegard, at home.
Other survivors include seven brothers, Ambrose of Bridger, Montana; Nick of Dickinson; Ignatius of Dickinson; Jacob of Sidney, Montana; Leonard of Belfrey, Montana; Joseph of Dickinson, and Paul of Schefield; four sisters, Mrs. Peter Roller of Dickinson; Mrs. Mike Wanner of Glendive; Mrs. John Wanner of Schefield and Mrs. Harry Schaff of Laurel, Montana.
He was a member of the St. Pius church and the St. Pius club. The Mischel funeral home is in charge of arrangements. The Dickinson ND Press 23 Oct 1951
STICKA, Monica
b. 3 May 1867 - Russia
d. 9 Aug 1953
From The Dickinson ND Press - 13 Aug 1953, Submitted by eusteel@cox.net
Funeral services were held Tuesday at the St. Joseph’s church for Mrs. Monica Geiser, age 86, Dickinson housewife, who died at her home Sunday, Aug. 9. She was ill about five days. Services were held at 9 a.m. with a solemn high mass.
Msgr. George Aberle was celebrant. Father Gladislaus Brydl was deacon, and sub-deacon was Rev. J. J. Schumacher. Burial was in the St. Joseph’s cemetery.
Mrs. Geiser was born in Russia May 3, 1867, the child of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Sticka. She came to the U.S. in 1892. She was married to Joseph GEISER in Russia in 1887. Three children were born to them, two died in infancy and a daughter, Mrs. Ehlis, died in March of 1948.
Survivors include two brothers, Leonard Sticka, Great Falls, Mont.; and Jacob Heck, St. Pius; and a sister, Mrs. Katherine Fischer, Penn State, Penn. The Mischel-Olson chapel had charge of the funeral. The Dickinson ND Press 13 Aug 1953
STICKA, Raphael
b. 27 Oct 1884 - Russia
d. 21 Jul 1953
STICKA, Rose nee Geiger
b. 19 May 1902 - Stark County, North Dakota
d. 20 Jul 1953 ?
From The Dickinson ND Press 23 Jun 1953, Submitted eusteel@cox.net
Double funeral services will be held Saturday, Jul 25, at 10 a.m. for Raphael and Rose Sticka, New England couple who died within 24 hours of each other at their home at New England. Mr. Sticka, 52, died at the home Tuesday, July 21, at 1:15 a.m. and he was found dead in his bed at their home Wednesday, July 22 at about 5:30 a.m.
His death was due to a heart attack. Mrs. Sticka had been ill for about a year.
Funeral services for both will be held at the St. Mary’s church in New England at 10 a.m. with Father LaMeres officiating.
Mrs. Sticka was born in Stark county, May 19, 1902, the daughter of John and Margaret Geiger. She attended country schools and the St. Joseph’s grade school. She was married to Edward OBERZAWITCH Edward Oberzawitch [sic] Oct. 25, 1921.
Three daughters were born to them. They are Mrs. Kasper Heidt, New England; Mrs. George Heidt, Lemmon, S.D., and Mrs. Nick Schultz, New England. Her husband preceded her in death.
She was married to Mr. STICKA Nov. 27, 1947 and was a member of the St. Mary’s church.
Other survivors are her stepchildren, Mrs. Clem Zastoupil, Dickinson; William, Richardton; Mrs. Thomas Stagl, New England; Mrs. Louie Schulz, Sherwood, Ore.; Thresa and Gregory Sticka, New England; Sister Paul Threese, Chicago, Ill. and Ignatius, John and Tillie, New England.
A son, Florian, lost his life in Burma in World War II.
Two brothers, Lawrence Geiger, Glendive; Henry Geiger, Dickinson; and two sisters, Mrs. George Froehlich, Glendive and Mrs. Adam Mischel, Glendive, also survive. Her parents and two brothers preceded her in death.
Raphael Sticka, 58, was born in Russia, Nov. 27, 1894. He came to the United States in 1898.
His survivors include the children named above, his mother, Mrs. Mary Sticka; three brothers, Father Stanislaus, Bismarck; Leo Sticka, Dickinson, John Sticka, Woodburn, Ore.; seven sisters, Mrs. Vincent Jahner, Dickinson; Mrs. Arthur Heidt, Woodburn, Ore.; Mrs. Peter Binstock, St. Pius; Sister Stanista, New England; Sister Ignatis, Washington state; Mrs. Gregory Barcas, Portland, Ore.; and Mrs. Frank Heck, St. Pius. He is survived by 29 grandchildren.
The Mischel-Olson chapel is in charge of arrangements. The Dickinson ND Press 23 Jun 1953
STICKA, Rose OBERZAWITCH
See Rose Geiger
STIMPERT, Margaret
b. 20 Jul 1911 - Hastings, Nebraska
d. 21 Jan 2008 -
From Casper Star Tribune, Casper, WY - 24 Jan 2008, Submitted by Henry L. Schmick
TORRINGTON -- Funeral services for Margaret Caldwell Woodard, 96, will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008, at the Colyer Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Philip King officiating. Burial will follow at the Valley View Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, Jan. 28, 2008, from 3 to 7 p.m. and briefly following the service.
She died Jan. 21, 2008, at the Goshen Care Center.
She was born on July 20, 1911, in Hastings, Neb., the daughter of John and Tomke Stimpert.
She moved with her family at an early age to Lisco, Neb., where she grew up.
She married Chester CALDWELL and they farmed for a short time in Lisco before moving to Sundance for a brief time. They lived in various places in the panhandle of Nebraska and eastern Wyoming mainly in the Goshen County area.
Chester died in May of 1973 and she later married Merle WOODARD. She loved to crochet and cook.
She is survived by her sons, Jerry Caldwell and wife of Torrington and Jim Caldwell and wife of Douglas; daughter, Jane Fritzler and husband; 13 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, one son, one daughter-in-law and one grandchild.
A memorial has been established to the Torrington Senior Friendship Center.
STOELING, Peg J.
b. 1 Apr 1931 - Bismarck, North Dakota
d. 29 Jan 2008 - Laurel, Montana
From Billings Gazette, Billings, MT - 31 Jan 2008, Submitted by Henry L. Schmick
LAUREL - Peg J. Kamerzel, 76, of Laurel, went to share her warmth with the Lord the morning of Jan. 29, 2008, after a long and hard fought struggle with MS. Peg was born in Bismarck, N.D., on April 1, 1931, the youngest of two daughters born to Ben and Mary Stoelting.
Peg graduated from Billings Central High School in 1949 and went to work for MDU where she met friends who introduced her to the love of her life, Bob KAMERZEL. After marrying Bob on Oct. 18, 1952, she dedicated her time to raising their family. She enjoyed her family immensely, and was the leader in various adventures where many a weekend was spent camping, pheasant hunting, following Bob on the railroad Cat-Pak crew, and supporting her children in their countless endeavors. She dearly loved her grandchildren, and she and Bob enjoyed attending all their various activities.
Once assured that her children were well on their way, she returned to the workforce. Peg was the elected Laurel City Treasurer for 20 years, where she truly enjoyed serving the public and prided herself on a job well done.
Peg was preceded in death by her dear husband Bob in May of 2000.
Survivors include four children, Bridget (Dave) Gauthier of Park City, Kerry (Daryl) Shay of Havre, Ben (Barbara) Kamerzel of Montana City and Kelly (Greg) Oman of Rapid City, S.D.; grandchildren, Brandon (Michelle) Gauthier, Courtnie (Chad) Massar, Breann (Justin) Streck; Dara Tuck, Brian Shay, Andrea (James) Marden, Jodi Shay; Kellan (Joni) Kamerzel, Kendra Kamerzel, Kale Kamerzel; Brady Nelson, Eddy Nelson; 12 great-grandchildren, and a sister, Betty Worthington of Billings.
Our deepest appreciation and thanks to St. John's Lutheran Home, Fischer Cottage for the loving, compassionate and professional care provided by the staff to our Mom and Grandma.
Memorials are suggested to St John's Lutheran Ministries Employee Fund, 2429 Mission Way, Billings, MT 59102. Cremation has taken place. A Vigil Service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, at Smith Funeral Chapel-Laurel. Memorial Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, at St. Anthony Catholic Church with Rite of Committal in the Laurel Cemetery.
STOLTZ, George William
b. 18 Dec 1934 - Dickinson, North Dakota
d. 22 June 1952 - Dickinson, North Dakota
From The Dickinson ND Press 24 Jun 1952, Submitted by eusteel@cox.net
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, June 25, for George William Stoltz, age 16, who died Sunday, June 22, from drowning. The Reverend Felix Andrews will officiate at the 9 a.m. services in the St. Joseph’s church. Pallbearers will be brothers and cousins of the deceased. Burial will be in the St. Joseph’s cemetery.
George was born in Dickinson, December 18, 1934, the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Stoltz, of rural Dickinson. He attended school in the country near his home and was a member of the St. Joseph’s church.
On Sunday, George was swimming with his brother, Leo, and two cousins, John and Victor Stoltz, when he got into deep water and was drowned before help could arrive to aid him.
He is survived by his parents, a brother, Leo, a brother, Florian, rural Dickinson, brother, Peter, Glendive; and a sister, Mrs. Nelon S. Anderson, Olympia, Wash.; and sister, Mrs. Fred Armbrust, Gorham.
The body will be taken to the St. Joseph’s church and the rosary will be said Tuesday evening there. The Mischel funeral home is in charge of arrangements. The Dickinson ND Press 24 Jun 1952
STRECKER, Elma
b. 28 April 1922 - Hoisington, Kansas
d. 2 Mar 2008 - Denver, Colorado
From Lucas-Sylvan News - Thursday, March 13, 2008
Alma Brown, 85, died Sunday, March 2, 2008, at Superior Care Home in Paducah, Kentucky. She was born April 28, 1922, in Hoisington, Kansas, the daughter of Alex and Eva (Michel) Strecker. Her mother died early in Elma's childhood, and her father re-married Mollie Michaelis. Both are now deceased. Elma was united in marriage to John A. BROWN, JR. on December 12, 1943. Blessed with four children; Karen, Stewart, John and Joel. Her husband John preceded her in death on May 27, 2000. Elma was a longtime member of the Gorham Community Church in Gorham, Kansas. She enjoyed sewing, needlework, reading and studying the Bible. She also enjoyed spending time with her family and laying with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her sister, Helen Hirsch.
A Celebration of Elma's life was held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 8, 2008, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary Chapel. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell was in charge of the arrangements.
STRECKER, Helen Rosetta
b. 10 Nov 1922 - Milberger, Kansas
d. 19 Feb 2008 - Hays, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - February 20, 2008, Submitted by Harlin Ochs
Helen Rosetta Ward, 85, Russell, died Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008, at Hays Medical Center. She was born Nov. 10, 1922, near Milberger to Ferdinand and Susan Strecker. She attended country schools in Milberger. She married Dean W. WARD on Sept. 28, 1941, in Milberger. He preceded her in death. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include two sons, Darrell Ward, Salina, and Bradley Ward, Houston; three brothers, Lawrence Strecker, Rose Hill, Earl Strecker, Colorado, and Orval Strecker; three sisters, Willamette Karst, Nebraska, Jane Nestler, Russell, and Shirley Cramer, Stockton; eight grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Larry D. Ward.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary Chapel, Russell; burial in Russell City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, with family present from 6 to 7 p.m. at the mortuary. Memorials are suggested to Vintage Place of Russell in care of the mortuary. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.pvpmortuary.com.
STRECKER, Marie B.
See Marie B. Baack
STRICKER, Harvey D.
b. 1 May 1932 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
d. 16 Feb 1008 - Bayard, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 19 Feb 2008, Submitted by Henry L.Schmick and Mark B. Wills
BAYARD - Harvey D. Stricker, Sr., 76, of rural Bayard, died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008, at his home, surrounded by his loving family, following a short and courageous battle with acute leukemia.
His funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 19 at the Zion Evangelical Church in Scottsbluff, with Pastor Garry Schick officiating. Interment will follow at the Fairview Cemetery.
Memorials in his name may be made to the Zion Evangelical Church or to the Festival of Hope.
Friends who wish may call at the Jolliffe Funeral Home at Scottsbluff, Monday, Feb. 18 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and one hour prior to the funeral service at the church. His obituary may be viewed online at www.jolliffefuneralhome.com where online condolences may be made for the family.
Harvey was born May 1, 1931 at Scottsbluff to Dave and Mary (Rien) Stricker. He grew up in Scottsbluff and was educated in the Scottsbluff schools. Following his education, he farmed with his father for a time, and on Feb. 10, 1952, he married Emma FUNK at Scottsbluff. He and Emma farmed south of Gering for two years and in 1955, they moved to their farm northwest of Bayard, where he farmed and fed cattle until his death.
Harvey had a great love for the land and farming and always enjoyed teaching his family the finer points of agriculture. He took pride in plowing a straight furrow and planting a straight row, just so he lived his life. He had a deep love for his children and grandchildren, as they were his pride and joy, always following their activities and encouraging them. He was a very gentle man and welcomed his children's and grandchildren's spouses into his family with open arms. He also liked to reload ammunition and looked forward to doing the word search puzzle in the Star-Herald.
He was a lifetime member of the Zion Evangelical Church and had served a term of eight years as a church deacon.
He is survived and will be sadly missed by his wife of 56 years, Emma; his son and daughter-in-law, Harvey Joe and Dee Stricker of Bayard; his daughter and son-in-law, Colleen and Dave Dietrich of Scottsbluff; his grandchildren, Valerie Dietrich and her fiancé Ryan Kimball of Kasson, Minn., Ashley and her husband Jake Robbins of Scottsbluff and Amanda Stricker, Katlyn Stricker, Aimee Stricker and Kristyn Stricker, all of Bayard, his great-granddaughter, Emma Robbins of Scottsbluff and his faithful dog and companion Buck.
His parents, brothers Albert and Leo and sisters Lavada Hufford and Deloris Funk preceded him in death.
STROH, Gerda Freia
Parents from Frank, Russia, Spouse's parents from Brunnental, Russia
b. 4 Jul 1914 - Grand Island, Nebraska
d. 11 Mar 2008 - Evergreen, Colorado
From information received - Wednesday, March 12, 2008, Submitted by Elaine McDowell
Gerda Freia Stroh was born July 4, 1914 in Grand Island, NE, the fifth of six children and first daughter of Johann Stroh and Maria Katherina Borgens from Frank, Russia. She died March 11, 2008 at the age of 93 in Evergreen, CO.
Being from an immigrant family, Gerda learned to translate the antique German typeface from printed and handwritten script while she was still in grade school and later during her confirmation classes. She graduated from Lincoln High School (Lincoln, NE) in 1933. On December 24, 1941, just one evening ahead of her sweetheart being shipped overseas to the Pacific war theater, Gerda married Daniel WALKER. Dan's parents were Emmanuel A. Wacker from Brunnental, Russia and Christina Ross from McCook, NE. Gerda and Daniel had three children: Stephen Daniel born 1947, Suzanne Christine Nauman born 1949, and Sandra Marie Kugler born 1954. Gerda and Daniel were together until September 2000 when Daniel died.
Gerda was one of the founding members of Trinity Lutheran Church in Denver CO in 1956. She was also a founder of the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia (AHSGR) in 1968 and was genealogy chair of the AHSGR for many years.
Gerda was instrumental in researching, editing and bringing to publication a significant sociological study done (circa 1909-1915) by Dr. Hattie Plum Williams, and in 1975 the book “The Czar's Germans,” based on Dr. Willians’s study, came into being and was first published under the auspices of the AHSGR.
Still hungry for information on her ancestors, Gerda searched out books and periodicals with data on Germans from Russia. In 1998, Gerda wrote and self-published her translation and indexing of biographical data from Die Welt Post (The World Post) Vol I 1916-1921. The newspaper was the only one in the United States printed in the antique German-Russian script, and Gerda took great pains to collect and accurately translate every mention of those people with German-Russian background. The index should be a valuable resource for modern Americans searching for data on their German-Russian ancestors. Gerda was a great collector of her family history and traveled to the Volga region three times and to Germany twice in search of additional historical data.
STROH, Gerda Freia
b. 4 Jul 1914 - Grand Island, Nebraska
d. 11 Mar 2008 - Evergreen,Colorado
From Denver AHSGR Newsletter, Submitted by Rachel E. Smith
Gerda Freia Stroh was born July 4, 1914 in Grand Island, NE, the fifth of six children and first daughter of Johann Stroh and Maria Katherina Borgens from Frank, Russia. She died March 11, 2008 at the age of 93 in Evergreen, CO.
Being from an immigrant family, Gerda learned to translate the antique German typeface from printed and handwritten script while she was still in grade school and later during her confirmation classes. She graduated from Lincoln High School (Lincoln, NE) in 1933. On December 24, 1941, just one evening ahead of her sweetheart being shipped overseas to the Pacific war theater, Gerda married Daniel WALKER. Dan's parents were Emmanuel A. Wacker from Brunnental, Russia and Christina Ross from McCook, NE. Gerda and Daniel had three children: Stephen Daniel born 1947, Suzanne Christine Nauman born 1949, and Sandra Marie Kugler born 1954. Gerda and Daniel were together until September 2000 when Daniel died.
Gerda was one of the founding members of Trinity Lutheran Church in Denver CO in 1956. She was also a founder of the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia (AHSGR) in 1968 and was genealogy chair of the AHSGR for many years.
Gerda was instrumental in researching, editing and bringing to publication a significant sociological study done (circa 1909-1915) by Dr. Hattie Plum Williams, and in 1975 the book “The Czar's Germans,” based on Dr. Williams’s study, came into being and was first published under the auspices of the AHSGR.
Still hungry for information on her ancestors, Gerda searched out books and periodicals with data on Germans from Russia. In 1998, Gerda wrote and self-published her translation and indexing of biographical data from Die Welt Post (The World Post) Vol. I 1916-1921. The newspaper was the only one in the United States printed in the antique German-Russian script, and Gerda took great pains to collect and accurately translate every mention of those people with German-Russian background. The index should be a valuable resource for modern Americans searching for data on their German-Russian ancestors.
Gerda was a great collector of her family history and traveled to the Volga region three times and to Germany twice in search of additional historical data
(Her memorial service will be July 3 rd at Trinity Lutheran Church in Denver).
STROUD, Earl Russell
b. 6 Apr 1920 - Lingle, Wyoming
d. 26 Mar 2008 - Douglas, Wyoming
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 25 Mar 2008, Submitted by Henry L. Schmick
DOUGLAS, Wyo. - Earl Russell Stroud, 87, a resident of Douglas and former businessman of Torrington, Douglas, and Scottsbluff died Saturday, March 22, 2008, at the Memorial Hospital of Converse County in Douglas.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 26, at the Gorman Funeral Homes ? Converse Chapel in Douglas, Wyo. and the second service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 26, at the Colyer Funeral Home in Torrington, Wyo. with Pastor Roy Phillips of the Douglas Baptist Church officiating. Inurnment will be in the Hillcrest Cemetery in Lingle, Wyo.
A memorial to the Lone Tree Bible Ranch, P.O. Box 378, Glendo, Wyoming 82213 or to the Douglas Ambulance Service in care of the Memorial Hospital of Converse County, 111 South Fifth Street, Douglas, Wyoming 82633 would be appreciated by the family. Gorman Funeral Homes ? Converse Chapel of Douglas and Colyer Funeral Home of Torrington are in charge of the arrangements.
Earl was born April 6, 1920, in Lingle, Wyo. the son of Lester B. and Edith Maye (Martin) Stroud. He was reared and educated in Lingle, graduating from the Lingle High School in 1940. He worked at the family farm, a filling station, and lumberyard in Lingle as a young man. He was married to Emma Lou Koehler on June 13, 1942 in Torrington, Wyo. They moved to Torrington, and he began his career in the grocery business first working for Safeway. In 1946 he bought a grocery store in south Torrington, which he named Stroud's Grocery Store. In 1957 he remodeled a building for the store, and in 1961 built a new store. In 1971 Earl sold the Torrington store and moved to Douglas where he owned and operated Stroud's Grocery Store, and selling the store to Decker's in 1977. He moved to Scottsbluff and bought the Town and Country Grocery Store, and retired in 1979. They moved back to Douglas, where he spent his retirement years.
Earl enjoyed going to garage sales and auctions. His true love was his antique and collectible cars and going to coffee with his buddies. He loved to spend time with his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Emma Lou, of Douglas; daughter, Marcia (George) Nash of Torrington; sister, Arlene (Harry) Satchell and family of Bridgeport; sisters-in-law, Mary Stroud and family of Cheyenne, Wyo. and Betty Pirtle and daughter, Beverly of Santa Anna, Calif.; brother-in-law, Roger (Janet) Koehler and family of Oak Ridge, Tenn.; grandchildren, Ronda (Ted) Stienmetz of Casper, Wyo. and Larry (Jamie) Schaneman of Torrington; great-grandchildren, Meralyn, Darbi (Joe), Russell (Kendra), Lacy (Tony), Emma Lee (Stacy), and Kohl; great-great grandchildren, Mattie, Brynn, Talon, and Cooper; and step-grandchildren, Lisa Tuttle and family and Megan Mitchell and family.
Earl was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Homer, Warren, Floyd, and Walter Stroud.
Serving as honorary pallbearers in Douglas will be Roger Koehler, Frank Burrell, Charlie Stock, Jim Schneider, Bud Guse, Jess Rodgers, Jeff Lindmier, Stan Lundberg, Charlie Beard, and Steve Schaneman.
Serving as honorary pallbearers in Torrington will be Larry Schaneman, Ted Stienmetz, Russell Stienmetz, Kohl Schaneman, George Nash, Perry Tuttle, Jack Stroud, James Stroud, Wade Stroud, Shawn Stroud, Jerry Stroud, Lewis Snyder, and Henry Korell.
STROUD, Larry D.
b. 25 Aug 1943 - unk
d. 20 Dec 2007 - Loveland, Colorado
From Casper Star Tribune , Casper, WY - Tuesday, December 25, 2007, Submitted by Henry L. Schmick
LINGLE -- Graveside services for Larry D. Stroud, 64, will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007, at the Hillcrest Cemetery in Lingle with Pastor Vernon Testerman officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday from 3 to 7 p.m. He died in Loveland, Colo., on Dec. 20, 2007. He was born Aug. 25, 1943, the son of Floyd and Gladys (Wells) Stroud. He grew up and received his early education in Torrington and later graduated high school in Huntley. He drove truck over the road hauling a variety of products and was also a mechanic. He married Sandra PETERS in Torrington on Feb. 1, 1969, and they resided in Goshen County. He loved to hunt and fish and was a member of the Ft. Laramie Sportsman’s Club. He is survived by his wife of Ft. Laramie; two sons and their wives, Wade Stroud of Torrington and Shawn Stroud of Guernsey; and one granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his parents. A memorial has been established to the family.
STUBBY, Goldie Loretta
b. 15 May 1923 - Lehigh, Kansas
d. 29 Jan 2008 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, January 30, 2008, Submitted by Rachel E. Smith
HILLSBORO - Goldie Loretta Franz, 84, died Jan. 29, 2008, at Salem Nursing Home, Hillsboro.
She was born May 15, 1923, in Lehigh, the daughter of Peter and Marie Loewen Stubby. A resident of Hillsboro, she was a homemaker.
She belonged to First Mennonite Church, Hillsboro.
On July 25, 1947, she married Joel FRANZ in Lehigh. He survives.
Other survivors include: a daughter, Deanna M. Jantz, Park City; a sister, Maurine Martens, Hillsboro; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by a son, Steven Mark.
Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at First Mennonite Church, Hillsboro, with Pastor Randy Smith presiding. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Jost Funeral Home, Hillsboro. Burial will be in Haven of Rest Cemetery, rural Hillsboro.
Memorials may be sent to the American Diabetes Association, in care of the funeral home.
STUCKY, Dan T.
b. 18 Feb 1941 - Moundridge, Kansas
d. 3 Feb 2008 - Wichita, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, February 5, 2008, Submitted by Rachel E. Smith
WICHITA - Dan T. "Sonny" Stucky Jr., 66, died Feb. 3, 2008, at Via Christi St. Francis Campus, Wichita.
He was born Feb. 18, 1941, the son of Daniel T. and Anna M. Krehbiel Stucky. He graduated from Moundridge High School in 1959. He was a Wichita resident for the last five years, moving from Newton. He worked for Agco Inc. in Hesston. He belonged to the Word of Life Ministries in Wichita.
On July 22, 1973, he married Linda K. HELMER at Moundridge. She survives.
Other survivors include: a son, Christopher G., Charlotte, N.C.; a daughter, Danielle T. Keenan and husband Don, Wichita; a granddaughter, Chaeli Keenan, Wichita; three brothers, LeRoy Stucky, Inman, Edwin D. and Myron "Mike" Stucky, both of Moundridge; three sisters, Helen Montgomery and Joyce Dirks, both of Moundridge, and Marianne Janzen, Rapid City, S.D.
He was preceded in death by: a son, Justin Stucky; a brother, Harvey Stucky; and a sister, Ethel Stucky.
Funeral will be at 4 p.m. Thursday at the Word of Life Ministries Church, Wichita, with pastors Rob and Debbie Rotola presiding. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Moundridge Funeral Home, Moundridge. Burial will be in the Mound Township Cemetery, Moundridge. Memorials may be sent to the Word of Life Ministries Missions, in care of the funeral home.
Stucky, Dan T. Jr. "Sonny," 66, Agco Inc., Hesston, died Feb. 3, 2008. Visitation with family 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Moundridge Funeral Home, Moundridge, Kan.; service 4 p.m. Thursday, Word of Life Ministries, 3811 N. Meridian, Wichita. Survivors: wife, Linda K.; son, Christopher G. of Charlotte, N.C.; daughter, Danielle T. (Don) Keenan; granddaughter, Chaeli Keenan all of Wichita; brothers, Leroy of Inman, Ed, Myron "Mike" both of Moundridge; sisters, Helen Montgomery, Joyce Dirks both of Moundridge, Marianne Janzen of Rapid City, S.D. Memorial contributions may be made to Word of Lofe Ministries Missions. Published in the Wichita Eagle on 2/5/2008.
STUCKY, Keith L.
b. 25 Dec 1951 - Halstead, Kansas
d. 16 Jan 2008 - Wichita, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, January 17, 2008, Submitted by Rachel E. Smith
HALSTEAD - Keith L. Stucky, 56, died Jan. 16, 2008, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita.
He was born Dec. 25, 1951, at Halstead, the son of Kenneth Howard and Marjorie Maxine Unruh Stucky, a lifelong Halstead area resident he was a farm hand at Wendling Farms.
He belonged to the First United Methodist Church and was a former Wedgewood Golf Course Board member, both of Halstead.
Survivors include: his parents: two sons, Cory Stucky, Dodge City, and Brady Stucky of Halstead; two brothers, Kenneth Stucky, Burrton, and Kirby Stucky, Sedgwick: a sister
Virginia Faris, Newton; and two grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday, at the First United Methodist Church Halstead, with the Rev. Jennifer Whitt presiding.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Kaufman Funeral Home, Halstead, with family present from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Burial will be in Halstead Cemetery.
Memorials may be sent to the Wedgwood Golf Course in care of Kaufman Funeral Home, Halstead.
HALSTEAD - Stucky, Keith L., 56, died Jan. 16, 2008. Service 2 p.m. Friday, First United Methodist Church. Survivors: sons, Cory, Brady; father, Kenneth; mother, Marjorie; brothers, Kenneth, Kirby; sister, Virginia Faris; 2 grandchildren. Kaufman Funeral Home. Published in the Wichita Eagle on 1/17/2008.
STUCKY, Lorene
See Lorene Goering
STUCKY, Michael Eugene
b. 19 Aug 2945 - Grove, Oklahoma
d. 10 Jan 2008 - Grove, Oklahoma
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, January 15, 2008, Submitted by Rachel E. Smith
GROVE, Okla. - Michael Eugene Stucky, 62, died Jan. 10, 2008.
He was born Aug. 19, 1945. A resident of Grove, Okla., formerly of Pretty Prairie, he was a finish carpenter in both Kansas and Oklahoma. He owned a finish carpentry business in Grove, Okla.
Survivors include: two sons; a brother; a sister; and a granddaughter.
Graveside service will be held in Lone Star Cemetery in Pretty Prairie at a later date.
Worley-Luginbuel Funeral Home, Grove, Okla., handled the cremation.
STUCKY, Rose Ruth
b. abt 1904
d. 3 Sep 2007
From The Wichita Eagle - September 5, 2007, Submitted by Harvey May
BUHLER - Wedel, Rose Ruth (Stucky), 103, died Sept. 3, 2007. Service 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Chapel of the Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community. Survivors: son, Leland and wife, Alda; daughters, Ruth Schmidt, Lois Ann Regehr and husband, Dean; 10 grandchildren; 25-great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren. Buhler Mortuary.
STUCKY, Ruby A.
See Ruby A. Schrag
STUCKY, Timothy J.
b. 26 Mar 1950 - Hutchinson, Kansas
d. 23 Jan 2008 - Kingman, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Friday, January 25, 2008, Submitted by Rachel E. Smith
PRETTY PRAIRIE - Timothy J. "Tim" Stucky, 57, died Jan. 23, 2008, at Kingman Community Hospital.
He was born March 26, 1950, in Hutchinson, the son of Eldon and Doris Krehbiel Stucky. A resident of the Pretty Prairie community since 1977, formerly of Phoenix, he was editor, publisher and owner of the Ninnescah Valley News and Mount Hope Clarion newspapers .
On April 17, 1971, he married Nancy SANDSTEDT in Phoenix. She survives.
Other survivors include: a son, Aaron, Pretty Prairie; three daughters, Allison, Wichita, Emily, Denver, and Carly, Las Vegas; his mother, Pretty Prairie; a brother, Jim, Las Vegas; two sisters, Sandra Bergen, Vancouver, B.C., and Cindy Vogt, Pretty Prairie; and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Pretty Prairie High School gymnasium, with Pastor Jane Siebert presiding. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today at Livingston Funeral Home, Kingman. Burial will be in Lone Star Cemetery, Pretty Prairie. Memorials may be sent to the Tim Stucky Scholarship Fund in care of the funeral home, 1830 N. Main, Kingman, KS 67068.
PRETTY PRAIRIE - Stucky, Timothy J. "Tim," 57, editor, publisher and owner of Ninnescah Valley News and Mount Hope Calrion, died Jan. 23, 2008. Service 2 p.m. Saturday, Pretty Prairie High School Gym. Survivors: wife, Nancy; son, Aaron; daughters, Allison, Emily, Carly; mother, Doris; brother, Jim; sisters, Sandra, Cindy. Livingston Funeral Home. Published in the Wichita Eagle on 1/25/2008.
STUCKY, Virginia A.
See Virginia A. Toevs)
SULTZER, Polly
See Polly DeJarnette
SVETENKO, Mrs. Joe Koval
See Mrs. Joe Koval
SWARTZ, Kathleen (Kathi) Marcella
See Kathleen (Kathi) Marcella Kern
SWING, Esther Darlene Ruckman
See Esther Darlene Bauer