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KAISER, Bertha L. (Schmidt)

See Bertha L. Schmidt

 

KAISER, Wilfred Roy

b. 5 Dec 1944 - Basin

d. 28 Nov 2008 - Byron, Wyoming

From Billings Gazette, Billings, MT - 4 December 2008

BYRON, Wyo. - Wilfred Roy "Willy" Kaiser, of Byron, died Friday, Nov. 28, in Byron. He was 63. Wilfred was born Dec. 5, 1944, in Basin, to Alexander and Frieda Manweiler Kaiser. Married Charlotte L. MORSE. Wilfred is survived by his son, Kent R. Kaiser of Byron; daughter Jalene R. (George) Harris of Chapman, Neb.; sister Sharon Kaiser (Cliff) Jordan of Powell; and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Raymond; sister and brother-in-law Shirley Kaiser Hayner and Gordon Hayner.

 

KAMMERZELL, Larry

b. 26 Dec 1962

d. 4 Sep 2008 - Billings, Montana

From Billings Gazette, Billings, MT - 6 Sep 2008

Larry Kammerzell, 45, of Billings, passed away on Sept. 4, 2008, at St Vincent Healthcare. The funeral services 2 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 8, at Smith Funeral Chapel, located. Larry was the youngest of six children born to Ralph and Dorothy Kammerzell on Dec. 26, 1962. With five older siblings, Larry grew up in a busy home where his mother's German cooking was the norm. . Larry is survived by his father, Ralph; his brothers, Tim (Luann) Kammerzell of Billings and James (Janet) Kammerzell of Billings; his three sisters, Karen (Steve) Benson of Billings, Lynette Lambert of Billings, Theresa (Ron) Cummings of Billings; eight nephews and nieces and four great-nephews and nieces. Larry was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Kammerzell; niece Tammy Lambert; Grandparents Ted and Elizabeth Kammezell; and Grandparents George and Lydia Brester.

KAMMERZELL, Hannah C. Webber (Nusz)

See Hannah C. Nusz

 

KAMMERZELL, Jacob

Frantz, Russia

b. 10 Jun 1863 - Frantz, Russia

d. 10 Jan 1953 - Clinton, Custer Co., Oklahoma

From Funeral Home

Jacob Kammerzell - Born: June 10 1863 in Frantz Russia - Death: January 10,1953, Clinton, Custer Co, Ok - Burial: Immanuel Baptist Cemetery - Occupation: retired farmer.

 

KARLIN, Paul

b. 21 Jun 1923 - Catherine, Kansas

d. 16 Sep 2008 - Westminister, Colorado

From Hays Daily News - Saturday, October 4, 2008

Paul Karlin, 85, Westminister, Colo.died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008. Born June 21, 1923, in Catherine to Paul P. and Frances (Schmidt) Karlin. Married Josephine YOUNGER. Survivors include two sons, Richard Karlin and Steve Karlin; two daughters, Roseann Taddy and Karen Rutt; a brother, Joe C. Karlin, Hays; and two sisters, Frances Arnold, Grand Junction, Colo., and Mary Norwood, Leavenworth.

 

KARNES, May Wallesen (Hill)

See Florence May Hill

 

KARST, Dorothy M.

b. abt 1927

d. 29 May 2008

From Wichita Eagle - June 2, 2008

RUSSELL - Karst, Dorothy M., 81, died May 29, 2008. Service 3 p.m. Wednesday, Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary. Survivors: daughters, Denice Butler, Diane Malone; brother, Vernon Regier; 3 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter.

 

KARST, Lucile Helena Hall (Keil)

See Lucile Helena Keil

 

KATRZENMEIER, Helen Rose

b. 27 Oct 1921 - Holyrood, Kansas

d. 10 July 2008 - Ellsworth, Kansas

From Great Bend (Kan) Tribune - Monday, July 14, 2008

HOLYROOD – Helen Rose Durr Stratmann, 86, died July 10 at Ellsworth. Born Oct. 27, 1921, the daughter of George and Anna Schneider Katrzenmeier. Married Earl DURR . He died in 1973. She was also preceded in death by two grandchildren, Sharri Zorn and Jane Elaine Durr. Survivors include two daughters, Marilynn Long, Marion, and Joan White, Holyrood; grandchildren Rick Zorn, Lyons, David White, Hays, and Scott White, Ellinwood; eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.

 

KAUFMAN, Elmer L.

b. 7 Apr 1919

d. 19 Nov 2008 - Moundridge, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Friday, November 21, 2008

McPHERSON - Elmer L. Kaufman, 89, died Nov. 19, 2008, at Moundridge. Born April 7, 1919, to Jacob H. and Anna Goering Kaufman. Married Virginia KREHBIEL. She survives. Survivors include: sons, Cameron, Steven, Kevin and Darin; daughter, Pamela Gunter; 14 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

 

KAUFMAN, Gail F.

b. 6 Jul 940 - Durant, Oklahoma

d. 25 Jun 2008 - Hutchinson, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News Friday, June 27, 2008

Gail F. Taves, 67, died June 25, 2008, at Hutchinson. Born July 6, 1940 in Durant, OK, the daughter of Fred M. and Wanda F. Mashburn Kaufman Sr. She was a Hutchinson resident. Married Dennis R. TAVES on June 4, 1992 in Dallas. He died January 30, 2008. Survivors include her parents, Hutchinson; eight children, Danny Martin, Troi Reyes, Patrick Martin, Ronnie Martin and Kacie Deckard, Hutchinson, Jon Martin, Dallas, James Martin, Austin, Texas, and Micheal Taves, Russell; two brothers, Fred Kaufman Jr., Hutchinson, and Ron Kaufman, Wichita; two sisters, Sue Mason, Nickerson, and Patti Crouse, Salina; four sisters in spirit, Roberta Rhue, Missouri, Ruby Goss and Kayleen Zahn, both of Hutchinson, and Debbie Bradley, Burrton; 14 grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a great-grandchild, Hayden Beer. Cremation has taken place.

 

KAUFMAN, Kenneth D.

b. 19 Apr 1923 - Moundridge, Kansas

d. 6 Jun 2008 - Phoenix, Arizona

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, June 10, 2008

BROKEN ARROW, Oklahoma - Kenneth D. Kaufman, 85, passed away June 6, 2008, in Phoenix, Arizona. Born April 19, 1923, in Moundridge, the son of Jacob and Mary Goering Kaufman. Married Meribeth J. KREHBIEL in Moundridge. She survives. Other survivors include: his children, Merrill Kaufman, Enid, Okla., Yvonne Woodfin, Broken Arrow, Okla., Kent Kaufman, Tulsa, Okla.; nine grandchildren; and 16 great-grand-children; sisters, Arlene Ediger, Henderson, Neb., Marilyn Kaufman and Carol Siemens, Newton, and Lucille Henry, Hutchinson. Funeral at 10 a.m. Friday at Eden Mennonite Church, Moundridge

 

KAUFMAN, Linda V.

b. 29 Jan 1914 - Moundridge, Kansas

d. 13 Oct 2008 - Moundridge, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, October 15, 2008

MOUNDRIDGE - Linda V. Kaufman, 94, died Oct. 13, 2008, at Moundridge. Born Jan. 29, 1914, in Moundridge, daughter of Andrew H. and Magdalena Krehbiel Kaufman. Survivors include: nieces and nephews. Memorial service at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at First Mennonite Church of Christian, Moundridge.

 

KAUFMAN, Ora E. (Wenthe)

See Ora E. Wenthe

 

KAUFMAN, Peggy Carol

b abt 1946

d. 9 Sep 2008 - Arlington, Virginia

From Scottsbluff Star Herald, Scottsbluff, NE - 15 Sep 2008

ARLINGTON, Va. - Peggy Carol Kaufman, age 62, died on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008. Services will be private. Sister of Jim Kaufman, Betty Zeigler, Shirlee Kimsey and Sharon Steadman, she is also survived by a host of dear relatives and friends throughout the nation and abroad. Peggy is the daughter of the late Albert and Ann Kaufman and sister of the late Albert and Gary Kaufman.

 

KAUTZMAN, Rosalie Ann

b. 25 Jun 1939 - Hardin, Montana

d. 27 Sep 2008 - Hardin, Montana

From Billings Gazette. Billings, MT - 30 Sep 2008

HARDIN - Rosalie Ann Boeckel, 69, of Hardin, passed away Saturday evening, Sept. 27, 2008. Born June 25, 1939, in Hardin, the daughter of George and Amelia (Zeigler) Kautzman. Married Hayden BOECKEL. In June of 1968 an automobile accident left Hayden paralyzed and his family to care for him. She was preceded in death by her husband and parents. Rosalie is survived by her son, Gary Boeckel of Hardin; three daughters, Sheryl Harden of Bradington, Fla., Lori Petersen of Billings and Lisa Roth of Hardin; grandchildren, Kelly and Corey, Brian, Brett and Kara, Cierra and Brianna, Brandie and Melissa; eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Ella Mae Paschall and Shirley (Ray) Moots; brother, Harry (Linda) Kautzman.

 

KECHTER, Duane

b. 19 May 1942 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska

d. 25 Apr 2008 - Forsyth, Montana

From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 1 May 2008

MISSOULA, Mont. - Duane "Pink" Kechter, 65, passed away Friday, April 25, 2008, in Forsyth, Mont. Duane was born May 19, 1942, in Scottsbluff, son of the late Carl and Pauline Krening Kechter. Married h Jean FAIRBANKS of Fort Morgan, Colo. Duane is survived by his wife, Jean, of Missoula; son, Todd of Marietta, Ga.; daughter, Kriss Tripp, of Lincoln, Neb.; and grandchildren, Devon Kechter, Zackery and Markee Tripp.

 

KECK, Clarence Victor, Jr.

b. 28 Aug 1939 - Fairview, Oklahoma

d. 7 May 2008 - Tulsa, Oklahoma

From Ultimate Tribute.

Clarence Victor "Vic" Keck, Jr. - 1939 - 2008 - Funeral Services for Clarence Victor “Vic” Keck, 10:00 AM, Monday, May 12, 2008 at Arrow Heights Baptist Church. Born August 28, 1939 in Fairview, Oklahoma the son of Clarence “Bud” Victor and Della Jane (Davis) Keck, Sr. He died Wednesday May 7, 2008 at his home in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Married Miss Eloise MARTIN. Survived by, Wife, Eloise Keck, Tulsa, OK; Sons, Page and wife Jana Keck, Broken Arrow, OK; Kevin and wife Anita Keck, Austin, TX; Grandchildren, Scotland, Lauren, Amanda, Zackary, Kylie; Brother, Harold “Shorty” and wife Mary Keck, Edmond, OK; Step Brother, Ronald and wife Louise Foltz, Tucson, AZ; Sister, Pat and husband John Hamilton, Inola, OK He was preceded in death by his parents and his step mother, Maudelene.

 

KEHN, Marie (Walter)

See Marie Walter

 

KEIL, Lucile Helena

b. 9 Jul 1914 - Galatia, Kansas

d. 7 Dec 2008 - Hays, Kansas

From Great Bend (Kan) Tribune - Thursday, December 11, 2008

RUSSELL — Lucile Helena (Keil) Karst Hall, 94, died Dec. 7 (2008) in Hays. Lucile was born July 9, 1914, in Galatia. She was the oldest of 10 children born to Benjamin and Bertha (Strecker) Keil. Married Richard KARST. He preceded her in death in 1962. This union was blessed with three children: Kay, Gary and Donald. She Married Joe A. HALL in 1978. Surviving family includes her husband of 30 years, Joe of the home; daughter, Kay Elsasser and husband Allen of San Antonio, Texas; son, Gary Karst and wife Barbara of Spokane, Wash.; two brothers, Leland Keil of Galatia and Glen Keil of Russell; four sisters, LaFern Trent and Thelma Gross, both of Hays, Elsie Herber of Edmond, Okla., and Aileen Sanders of Wells; eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Donald Karst, one grandson, Richard Karst, brothers Clarence Keil and Wayne Keil, sister Claranetta Brainerd, and her dog Precious.

 

KEITEL, Eleonore

b. abt 1922 - Germany

d. 20 Oct 2008 - Salina, Kansas

From Salina Journal - Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Eleonore Keitel, 86, a resident at Salina, died Monday, Oct. 20, 2008. She was a native of Germany and came to Kansas following her marriage to Leonard KEITEL. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard, in 1991. She is survived by relatives in California, Minnesota and Germany, and by many dear friends in Salina and Kansas

 

KELLER, Anna Mary (Kuntz)

See Anna Mary Kuntz

 

KELLER, Darlene Marie

b. 30 Mar 1935 - Tampa, Kansas

d. 9 Jun 2008 - Cheney, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, June 10, 2008

CHENEY - Darlene Marie Keller Payne, 73, died June 9, 2008, at Cheney. Born March 30, 1935, in Tampa, the daughter of Alexander and Hannah Bernhardt Keller. Married Leon J. PAYNE. He preceded her in death. Survivors include: sons, Raymond, Winfield, Fred, Wichita, and Charles, Cheney; daughter, Nancy Carroll, Halstead; sisters, Rosalene Keller, Sweeny, Texas, Judy Sommerfield, Durham, and Myra Chappell, Colstrip, Mont.; and five grandchildren. Funeral 10 a.m. Wednesday at Lanterman Funeral Home, Cheney.

 

KELLER, Esther (Schmidt)

See Esther Schmidt

 

KELLER, Irene V. (Staley)

See Irene V. Staley

 

KELLEY, Dora Lee

b. 22 Mar 1931 - Greeley, Colorado

d. 2 May 2008 - Mitchell, Nebraska

From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 6 May 2008

MITCHELL - Dora Lee Hoffman McKeone, 77, of Mitchell, died Friday, May 2, 2008. Dora was born March 22, 1931, at Greeley, Colo., to Omer and Elsie (Warner) Kelley. Married Paul Hoffman. Paul preceded her in death in 1961. She married John McKeone in 1964. John preceded her in death in 1998. Survivors include her children, Dennis (Anita) Hoffman of Scottsbluff, Jack (Barb) Hoffman of Scottsbluff, Connie Hoffman of Denver, Colo., Leigh Ann (Joe) Bosanic of Manistique, Mich., Kelly McKeone of Mitchell and Kimberly McKeone of Seattle, Wash.; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Paul and John; and daughter, Vickie Hoffman.

 

KELLY, Sarah Nusz (Penner)

See Sarah Penner

 

KENALL, Kami K.

b. 6 Jun 1962 - Riverside, California

d. 12 Sep 2008

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, September 16, 2008

PRATT - Kami K. Longhofer, 46, died Sept. 12, 2008. Born June 6, 1962, in Riverside, Calif., the daughter of Melvin Keith and Robbie Joan Brankovich Kenall. Married Jeff A. LONGHOFER in Wichita. He survives. Other survivors include: two sons, Nick, Manhattan, and Cale, Pratt; her mother,

Robbie Kenall, Henderson, Nev.; a brother, Kevin Kenall, Portland, Texas; and a sister, Kelly Lyster, Henderson, Nev. She was preceded in death by her father.

 

KERN, Lela V.

b. 21 Dec 1912 - McCook, Nebraska

d. 3 Oct 2008

From Scottsbluff Star Herald, Scottsbluff, NE - 6 Oct 2008

Lela V. Schildt, 95, died Friday, October 03, 2008 at Regional West Medical Center. A memorial service at 2 p.m., Monday, Oct. 6, at Plymouth Congregational Church . Lela was born Dec. 21, 1912, in McCook to John and Elizabeth (Clause) Kern. Married Alex SCHILDT, JR.,. Survivors include her children, Sandra (Don) Davis of Johnstown, Colo.; Rodney (Kathy) Schildt of Scottsbluff; Deborah (Stephen) Silverman of Mitchell; and Victoria Schildt of Denver; grandchildren, Dean Vandel, Dale (Bridget) Vandel, Kyle (Emily) Schildt, Carey (Gabe) Wilcox, and Benjamin (Lindsey) Silverman; three great-grandsons, six great-granddaughters; sister-in-law, June Kern of Culbertson, Neb. and four nephews. Preceding Lela in death was her husband; son, Gregory; brother, Everett Kern; sisters Esther Towner; Sarah, and Pauline Kern; a nephew and niece.

 

KERSCHEN, Carolyn S. (Napier)

See Carolyn Napier

 

KESSEL, Ann (Kilwein)

See Ann Kilwein

 

KILWEIN, Ann

b. 4 Jul 1918 - Dickinson, North Dakota

d. 18 Oct 2008 - Billings, Montana

From Billings Gazette, Billings, MT - 23 Oct 2008

Ann Kessel passed away on Oct. 18, 2008, at Billings Health & Rehab. Ann was born on July 4, 1918, in Dickinson, N.D., to Mathias Kilwein and Catherine Schwindt. Married Joseph KESSEL . He passed away in 1986. They were married for 50 wonderful years. Ann was preceded in death by her husband; sons Patrick and Vernon Kessel; and grandson Kurt Betzer. Ann is survived by her daughter, Toni (Dean) Betzer of Billings; her sister, Eleanor (Ted) Kostelecky; 10 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

 

KIMMEL, Amelia (Haas)

See Amelia Haas

 

KIMPLER, Evelyn

b. 22 Mar 1917

d. 23 Oct 2008 - Wichita, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Friday, October 24, 2008

ELLINWOOD - Evelyn Heinz, 91, died Oct. 23, 2008, at Wichita. Born March 22, 1917, the daughter of George P. and Mary Ann Kramer Kimpler. Married Lawrence J. HEINZ. He died 1990. Survivors include: son John M.; daughters Kathy Schartz and Carol Carr; sister Kathleen Kimpler; brother-in-law, Lawrence Liebl; sister-in-law, Anna Habiger and Irene Kimpler. She was preceded in death by brother George Norman Kimpler, sister Mary Ann Liebl.

 

KIMPLER, Evelyn

b. 22 Mar 1917 - Ellinwood, Kansas

d. 23 Oct 2008 - Wichita, Kansas

From Great Bend (Kan) Tribune - October 24, 2008

ELLINWOOD — Evelyn Kimpler Heinz, 91, died Oct. 23 (2008) at Wichita. She was born March 22, 1917, in Ellinwood, the daughter of George P. and Mary Ann Kramer Kimpler. Married Lawrence J. HEINZ. He died Feb. 17, 1990. Survivors include a son, John M. Heinz of Great Bend; two daughters, Kathy Schartz (Patrick) of Ellinwood and Carol Carr (Ron) of Hutchinson; a sister, Kathleen Kimpler of Great Bend; a brother-in-law, Lawrence Liebl of Claflin; two sisters-in-law, Anna Heinz Habiger of Bushton and Irene Kimpler of Ellinwood; four grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and seven step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, George Norman Kimpler, and a sister, Mary Ann Liebl. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Ellinwood.

 

 

KLIM, Viola Basgall (Niernberger)

See Viola Niernberger

 

 

KINGSTON, Sarah Utt (Miller)

See Sarah Miller

 

 

KINDSFATHER, Lydia (Walters)

See Lydia Walters

 

KISNER, Marie Agnes (Giebler)

See Marie Agnes Giebler

 

 

KLAASSEN, Floyd

b. 27 Sep 1927 - Hutchinson, Kansas

d. 1 Nov 2008 - Hutchinson, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, November 3, 2008

INMAN - Floyd Klaassen, 81, passed away Nov. 1, 2008, at Hutchinson. Born Sept. 27, 1927, in Hutchinson, the son of Jacob and Anna Fehdrau Klaassen. Married Ferne NEUFELDT. She survives. Other survivors include: two sons, Alan Rene and wife Judy, Fresno, Calif., and Gary Lee and wife Jo, Olathe; a daughter, Constance Norton and husband Don, Lenexa; a sister, Joy Allen, Adelaide, Australia; and four grandchildren He was preceded in death by a grandson, Shad Norton. Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008, in North Inman Cemetery, Inman.

 

 

KLAASSEN, Thomas Dwight

b. 29 January 1953

b. 8 May 2008 - Newton, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, May 10, 2008

WHITEWATER - Thomas Dwight Klaassen, 55, died Thursday May 8, 2008, at Newton. Born Jan. 29, 1953. Married Linda KIMBLE. She survives. Other survivors include: three sons, Kourt and wife Tracy, Derek and wife Stacee, and Brent, all of Whitewater; his mother, Talma; a brother, Michael, Valley Center; and three grandchildren, Dylan, Drew and Kole.

 

KLAASSEN, Thomas Dwight

b. 29 Jan 1953 - Newton, Kansas

d. 8 May 2008 - Newton, Kansas

From Newton Kansan - May 12, 2008

WHITEWATER — Thomas Dwight Klaassen, 55, of Whitewater passed away Thursday (May 8, 2008) at Newton . Born Jan. 29, 1953, in Newton to Theodore and Talma (Newton) Klaassen. Married Linda KIMBLE in Inman. She survives of the home. . He also is survived by his mother; sons, Kourt and Tracy Klaassen, Derek and Stacee Klaassen and Brent Klaassen, all of Whitewater; a brother, Michael Klaassen of Valley Center; and three grandchildren, Dylan, Drew and Kole. He was preceded in death by his father, and a brother, Matthew.

 

 

KLASSEN, Elias T.

b. 8 May 1914 - Inman, Kansas

d. 13 May 2008 - Wichita, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, May 15, 2008

INMAN - Elias T. Klassen, age 94, passed away May 13, 2008, at Wichita. Born May 8, 1914, at Inman, Kansas, the son of Jacob J. and Agatha Thiessen Klassen. Married Mary WILLEMS. She passed away on July 7, 1980. On Sept. 19, 1981, he married Edna WIENS. She passed away Aug. 24, 2003. He is survived by two daughters, Janice Flickinger and husband Marv of Wichita, Joanne Witzke and husband Al of Hutchinson; two sons, Tom and wife Carolyn Klassen of Garden City, Randy and wife Linda Klassen of Nixa, Mo.; two stepsons, Don and wife Martha Jean Wiens of Garden City, Larry and wife Suzanne Wiens of Newton; one stepdaughter, Marcy Vogt and husband Stan of Hesston; two sisters, Lynda Goertzen, Buhler, Kathryn Willems, McPherson and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two infant sons, one brother and one sister.

 

 

KLASSEN, Kathryn (Jost)

See Kathryn Jost

 

 

KLASSEN, Lynda

b. 21 Nov 1918 - Inman, Kansas

d. 30 Nov 2008 - Buhler, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Lynda Goertzen, 90, passed away Nov. 30, 2008, at her home in Buhler. Born Nov. 21, 1918, in Inman, the daughter of Jacob J. and Agatha Thiessen Klassen. She was a register nurse. Married Dan E. GOERTZEN at Wichita. He passed away Nov. 22, 2005. Survivors include: two sons, Daniel D., Aurora, Colo., and David L. and wife Marilyn, Buhler; a daughter, Ruth Tiffany and husband Tim, San Diego, Calif.; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death two brothers, Pete and Elias; and two sisters, Edna Ediger and Kathryn Willems.

 

KLASSEN, Rebecca Faye

b. 29 Jun 1959 - Moundridge, Kansas

d. 24 Aug 2008 - Wichita, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, August 26, 2008

HILLSBORO - Rebecca Faye Morris, 49, died Aug. 24, 2008, at Wichita. Born June 29, 1959, in Moundridge, to Carl and Martha Patzer Krause Klassen. She is survived by: her mother, Martha Krause, Hillsboro; a son, Ishmael Morris, Hillsboro; three brothers, Brian Klassen, Valley Center, Robert Ray Klassen, Sanger, Texas, and Daniel Klassen, Casper, Wyo.; and a sister, LeNora Duerksen, Goessel.

 

 

KLAUS, Amelia (Schumacher)

See Amelia Schumcher

 

 

KLAUS, Anton

Obermunjor, Russia

b. 16 Sep 1866 - Obermunjor, Samara, Volga region, Russia

d. 25 Aug 1924 - Hays, Ellis Co., Kansas

From Ellis County News, Thursday, August 28, 1924
Mr. Anton Klaus, aged 58 years, passed away August 25, 1924. Buried at St. Francis cemetery at Munjor, Kansas. He is survived by a wife, Mrs. Anton Klaus and ten children: Four sons Jacob of Hays; Alex, Ralph and Clarence of Munjor. Six daughters Philomena (Mrs. Joe) Pfeifer; Monica (Mrs. Joe) Pelzel; Anna Klaus; Peggy Klaus; Angela Klaus; and Martina Klaus

 

 

KLAUS, Dorathy

b. 11 Oct 1934 - McCracken, Kansas

d. 2 Dec 2008 - Loveland, Colorado

From Hays Daily News - Monday, December 8, 2008

Verneda Dorathy, 74, Loveland, Colo., died Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, at Loveland. Born Oct. 11, 1934, in McCracken to Isidore and Anna (Meier) Klaus. Survivors include a daughter, Jackie Meier, Loveland; a brother, Bob Klaus, Hays; and a sister, Lillian Jacobs, Hays.

 

 

KLAUS, Martina M.

b. 16 May 1914 - Munjor, Ellis Co., Kansas

d. 12 Jul 1971 - Corvallis, Benton, Oregon

From Gazette Times, Corvallis, Oregon - Tuesday, July 13, 1971
Martina M. Sweeney, 57, died (July 12, 1971) Monday following an extended illness. The daughter of Anton and Amelia Shoemaker Klaus, she was born May 16, 1914, at Munjor, Kansas. Married to Kenneth L. SWEENEY. Besides her widower, she is survived by a brother, Clarence, of Shawnee, Kansas, two sisters Mrs. Peggy Burkhart of Eureka, California and Mrs. Monica Pelzel of Hays, Kansas and several nieces and nephews. Note: Died 12 Jul 1971 - Corvallis, Benton, Oregon

 

KLAUS, Mary Eileen (Martell)

See Mary Eileen Martell

 

 

KLEIN, Rita

b. 28 Apr 1926

d. 15 Oct 2008 - Wichita, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Friday, October 17, 2008

COLWICH - Rita Klein, 82, died Oct. 15, 2008, at Wichita. Born April 28, 1926, the daughter of Nick and Agnes Klein. She is survived by: sisters Agnes Manion and Marie McClure; and brother James Klein; and many nieces and nephews

 

 

KLEIN, Rita A.

b. 28 April 1926, Andale, Kansas

d. 15 Oct 2008 - Wichita, Kansas

From Wichita Eagle - Friday, October 17, 2008

ANDALE - Klein, Rita A., 82, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008 at Wichita. Rita was born April 28, 1926 to Nick and Agnes Klein. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, John, Bernard, Nicholas Jr. and sisters, Margaret Tenbarge and Rose Todd. She is survived by her sisters, Agnes Manion, Marie McClure; brother, James Klein all of Wichita; and many nieces and nephews.

 

 

KLEIN, Elmer A.

b. abt 1920

d. 21 Sep 2008

From Wichita Eagle - Tuesday, September 23, 2008

DERBY - Klein, Elmer A., age 88, passed away Sunday, September 21, 2008. Elmer was preceded in death by his parents, Jacob & Elizabeth; brothers, Albert, Harold, & Edward Klein; sisters, Emma & Lydia. Survivors include: wife of 58 years, Bertha Klein, Derby; sons, Lynn (Kathy) Klein, Pace, FL, Michael (Lisa) Klein, Wichita; daughter, Pamela (David) Kendrick, Wichita; brothers, Reiny (Jean) Klein, Wishek, ND, and sister, Christine Mueller, Wishek, ND, 7 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

KLEIN, V. Imogene Harrison (VanArsdale)

See V. Imogene VanArsdale

 

 

KLEYMANN, Matilda McGee (Bender)

See Matilda McGee Bender

 

 

KLIEWER, Jonah C.

b. 8 May 1933 - Isabella, Oklahoma

d. 12 July 2008 - Hillsboro, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, July 17, 2008

HILLSBORO - Dr. Jonah C. Kliewer, 75, died July 12, 2008, at Hillsboro. Born May 8, 1933, at Isabella, Okla., son of J.C. and Mary Thomas Kliewer. Married Elinor Ewert at Reedley, Calif. She survives. Other survivors include: sons, Jan, Powell, Wyo., Kenneth, Hillsboro, David Joel, Newton; daughter, Joan Kennedy, Omaha, Neb.; brothers, Vernon Kleiwer, Newton, Steve Kliewer, Isabella, Okla.; sisters, Mary Elinor Gaede, Reedley, Calif.; 11 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

 

KLIEWER, Nancy Kay (Mills)

See Nancy Kay Mills

 

 

KLING, Jean Ann (Lance)

See Jean Ann Lance

 

 

KLUNDT, Lydia (Fox)

See Lydia Fox

 

 

KNAK, Hilda (Funk)

See Hilda Funk

 

 

KNAK, Mildred

b. 14 Feb 1922 - Hillsboro, Kansas

d. 21 Jun 2008 - Hillsboro, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, June 24, 2008

HILLSBORO - Mildred Jantz, 97, died June 21, 2008, in Hillsboro. Born Feb. 14, 1911, in Hillsboro, the daughter of Anton and Maria Nickel Knak. Married Joe P. JANTZ. He died in 1995. Survivors include: son, Richard, Englewood, Colo.; daughters, Carol Hagen, Monument, Colo., and Nancy Nickel, Grandlake, Colo.; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Raymond and a brother, Pete Knak.

 

 

KNAK, Peter N.

b. 10 Sep 1913 - Hillsboro, Kansas

d. 20 May 2008 - Hillsboro, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Friday, May 30, 2008

HILLSBORO - Peter N. Knak, 94, died May 20, 2008, in Hillsboro. Born Sept. 10, 1913, in Hillsboro, son of Anton and Maria Nickel Knak. He was a farmer. Married Martha GROENING. She preceded him in death. Survivors include: son, Merle, Hillsboro; daughter, Rose Marie Perrill and husband Bob, Tucson, Ariz.; sister, Mildred Jantz, Hillsboro; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. .

 


KNAUB, Luanne

b. unk - Billings. Montana

d. 24 Jun 2008

From Billings Gazette, Billings, MT - 26 Jun 2008 - Submitted by Henry L. Schmick

SHEPHERD - On June 24, 2008, we lost a very special person. Luanne was born and raised in Billings, where she met the love of her life and married him in 1963. They had two children. She was preceded by her mother Clara, father Dale, her brother Stephen and nephew Steve. She is survived by husband Roger; one son, Roger Jr. (Kim); one daughter, Chantel (Steve); five grandchildren, Matthew, LaRissa, Challis, Katie and Dalton; one sister, Theresa; one brother, Tony and mother-in-law Esther, along with a large caring extended family.

 

 

KNAUB, Raymond

b. 5 Fe 1944

d. 23 May 2008

From Billings Gazette , Billings, MT - 28 May 2008

Raymond passed Friday evening, May 23, 2008. Born Feb. 5, 1944, to Phillip Knaub Jr. and Esther Louise Olson Knaub. Raymond was preceded in death by his father and sister Janet Hayman. He is survived by his mother, Esther Knaub of Worden; son, Jon (Sue) Knaub of Billings; brother Roger (Louann) Knaub of Shepherd; and sisters Geraldine Ketterling of Worden, Marleen (Phillip) Fenwick of Billings and Donna Hill of Billings. He also leaves behind his special friends, Vicki Sanders and Jim and Teresa Cox, and his extended family at the Red Rooster bar in Shepherd.

 

 

KNOPP, Quentin

b. 26 Oct 1918 - Okeene, Oklahoma

d. 19 Dec 2002 - Okeene, Oklahoma

From Okeene Record - Thursday, January 2, 2002

KNOPP, QUENTIN 1918-2002 - Quentin Knopp was born October 26th, 1918 at Okeene, Blaine County, Oklahoma, to Martin and Lena (Haffey) Knopp, and passed away Thursday, December 19th, 2002 at the age of 84. Married Helen LUETKEMEYER . He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, two brothers, and two sisters. Quentin is survived by three sons, Richard Knopp and wife Noni of Okeene, Oklahoma; Larry Knopp and wife Connie of Okeene, Oklahoma; Paul Knopp and wife Lana of Killeen, Texas; five daughters: Shirley Patocka and husband Al of Enid, Oklahoma; Marie Pearce and husband Bob of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Virginia Harmon and husband Bill of Arvada, Colorado; Rita Karbs and husband Bill of Canadian, Texas; Sharon Boyd and husband Ron of Enid, Oklahoma; one sister, Ruby Laubach of Okeene, Oklahoma; nineteen grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.

 

 

KNOPP, Ruby PAULINE

b. 9 Dec 1920 - Okeene, Oklahoma

d. 27 Apr 2004 - Okeene, Oklahoma

From Ultimate Tribute.

Ruby Pauline Laubach - 1920 - 2004 - Burial for Ruby Pauline Laubach, age 83, who died April 27, 2004 at Summit Living Center in Okeene, Friday, April 30, 2004 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Okeene at 11:00 A.M . Ruby was born on December 9, 1920 to Martin Knopp and Lena Haffey Knopp in Okeene. Married Bennie WEBER in Blackwell and to this union two children were born. She later married Earl LAUBACH adding four step-children to her family. Ruby is survived by two children, Jim Weber of Blackwell, Oklahoma and Anita Glass of St. Joseph, Missouri; three step-children, Ray Laubach, Anna Loue Lee, and Jeannie Brown; six grandchildren, Paul, Kevin, Cindy, Karen, Kim, and Wayne, Jr. “Sandy”; nine great-grandchildren, Justin, Lara, Alisha, Ashley, Casey, Lacey, Amber, Ashleigh, and Paige Nichol; three great-great-grandchildren, Payton, Nathan and Kyleigh; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Bennie Weber and Earl Laubach; three brothers, Quienton Knopp, Elbert Knopp, and Delbert Knopp; two sisters, Kay Anderson and Delores Nault; and one step-child, Francis May Roth

 


KOBER, Margaret (Roth)

See Margaret Roth

 

 

KOCH, Clara

b. 10 Nov 1910

d. 20 Aug 2008 - Ellinwood, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Friday, August 22, 2008

ELLINWOOD - Clara Koch Bryant, 97, died Aug. 20, 2008. Born Nov. 10, 1910, to William Koch and Henrietta Lanterman. Married Harry L. BRYANT. He died Jan. 27, 1998. Survivors include: daughters, Eloise Jones, Oklahoma City, Elinor and Lawrence Hiss, Ellinwood; sister, Edna Manke, Lyons; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

 

KOCH, Dale

b. 28 Aug 1928 - Billings, Montana

d. 19 Jul 2008 - Billings, Montana

From Billings Gazette , Billings, MT - 22 Jul 2008

Dale Koch, age 79, of Billings, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2008. Born Aug. 28, 1928, in Billings, to Harry and Amy (Roberts) Koch. Married Elizabeth "Lisha" BESEL. Dale's surviving family members include his wife of 52 years, Lisha; son Scott and his wife Terry of Portland Oregon; son Clark and his wife Kim of Graham, Washington; daughter Kandi and her husband Jorge Llera of Auburn, Washington; grandchildren; Jared, Melissa, Laura, Reed, Kinzey, and Elliott; brother Jerry and his wife Bobbie Koch of Billings; and his sister Judy Graham of Miracopa, Ariz. His extended family includes numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

 

 

KOCH, Lawrence F.

b. 11 Mar 1918 - Clay County, Kansas

d. 10 Nov 2008 - Clay Center, Kansas

From Salina Journal - Tuesday, November 11, 2008

CLAY CENTER -- Lawrence F. Koch, 90, died Monday, Nov. 10, 2008. Born March 11, 1918, in Clay County to Herman and Lena (Spilker) Koch. He was preceded in death by a son, James; two brothers; and one sister. Survivors include his wife, Edna, Clay Center; daughter, Larell Ann Hougen, Kansas City, Mo.; son, Thomas, Clay Center; brother, Alvin, Clay Center; and one granddaughter.

 

 

KOCH, Mollie

Russia

b. 26 Oct 1900 - Russia

d. 21 May 1969 - Watonga, Oklahoma

From Okeene Record - Thursday, May 29, 1969

FUNERAL NOTICE - NUSZ, MOLLIE (KOCH) 1900-1969 - Funeral services for Mrs. Ben Nusz were Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at St. John United Church of Christ. She died May 21, 1969 at Watonga. Mrs. Nusz was born October 26, 1900 in Russia. She came to America with her parents in 1902 . Her husband ( Ben NUSZ) died in 1956. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Esther Becker, Okeene and Mrs. Virgil (Waunita) Kopf, Enid; one son, Richard, Oklahoma City; six grandchildren; two brothers, John Koch, Seneca, Missouri; and Dee Koch, Shattuck; four sisters, Mrs. Ralph (Martha) Schultz and Mrs. Reno (Victoria) Edsall, Okeene; Mrs. Ollie Gleason, Fairview; and Mrs. Otto (Hulda) Lamle, Watonga. . Note: Ancestral village for the Nusz family is Dobrinka, Russia.

 

KOEHN, Brinton M.

b. 3 Feb 1920 - McPherson County, Kansas

d. 12 Nov 2008- Moundridge, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, November 13, 2008

MOUNDRIDGE - Brinton M. Koehn, 88, died Nov. 12, 2008, at Moundridge. Born Feb. 3, 1920, in McPherson County, to Edward H. and Annie Koehn Koehn. He is survived by: a brother, Wesley Koehn, Moundridge.

 

 

KOEHN, Cody Scott

b. 9 Feb 1994 - Dodge City, Kansas

d. 29 May 2008 - Montezuma, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, May 31, 2008

MONTEZUMA - Cody Scott Koehn, 14, died May 29, 2008. Born Feb. 9, 1994 in Dodge City, son of Doyle L. and Judy K. Nickel Koehn. Survivors include: his parents; brothers, Keenan and Tyler; sister, Cassie Koehn; grandparents Dewayne and Betty Nickel, Merle and Delores Koehn; great-grandparents, Frances Koehn, Marjorie Dirks, Susie Nickel; and uncles, aunts and cousins.

 

 

KOEHN, Darlene

b. 9 Mar 1932 - Canton, Kansas

d. 15 Aug 2008 - Moundridge, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, August 15, 2008

CANTON - Darlene Unruh, 76, passed away Aug. 15, 2008, at Moundridge. She was born March 9, 1932, to Frank E. and Leah Koehn at Canton. Married Kenneth UNRUH at Galva. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth, Canton; son, Gilbert Unruh, Galva; daughters, Karen Koehn, Galva, Merilee Unruh, Greenwood, Ark. and Darla Reuter, El Reno, Okla; 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Will Koehn, Marienthal; sisters; Verna Dyck, Merced, Calif., Viola Ratzloff and Lanita Unruh, both of Canton, Rosalie Hiebert, Yale, S.D., and Sylvia Eicher, Carson City, Mich. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Jim Koehn.

 

 

KOEHN, Delilah

b. 5 May 1923 - McPherson County, Kansas

d. 22 Jul 2008 - Moundridge, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, July 24, 2008

GALVA - Delilah Nightingale, 85, died July 22, 2008, at Moundridge. Born May 5, 1923, in McPherson County to Jonas and Lena (Unruh) Koehn. Married Herman NIGHTINGALE. He died Nov. 25, 2006. Survivors include: sons, Arley, Canton, Delmar and Russell, both of Galva; daughters, Corrine Unruh, Verna Base and Donna Nightingale, all of Galva; brothers, Franklin and Floyd Koehn, both of Galva, and Walter Koehn, Okolona, Miss.; sisters, Dessie Johnson, Moundridge and Deloris Koehn, Monterey, Tenn.; 19 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Merlin; a daughter, Betty Ann Nightingale; brothers, Glenn, Marvin and Elmer Koehn.

 

 

KOEHN, Dorothea W.

b. 2 Apr 1914 - Galva, Kansas

d. 19 Jun 2008 - Moundridge, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Friday, June 20, 2008

MOUNDRIDGE - Dorothea W. Koehn, 94, died June 19, 2008, Moundridge. Born April 2, 1914, at a farm near Galva, the daughter of Benjamin H. and Maria (Dirks) Koehn. She was preceded in death by a brother, Ben Koehn; sisters, Mary Ada Koehn, Annie Koehn, Dina Unruh, Susie Koehn, Loanie Koehn and Della Koehn.

 

KOEHN, Earl

b. abt 1920

d. 18 Jul 2008

From Wichita Eagle, Sunday, July 20, 2008

Koehn, Earl, 88, passed away July 18, 2008. Preceded in death by wife Emma Mae KOEHN; adoptive parents Jesse J. & Lizzie Jantz; 5 brothers and 1 sister. Survivors include sons Robert Allen Koehn, Wilbur Lee Koehn, Larry Earl Koehn; daughter Wilma Mae (Koehn) Palmer; brother Bob Koehn; sister Norma Jean (Koehn) Gechter; 13 grandchildren.

 

 

KOEHN, Eddie -

b. abt 1920

d. 22 May 2008

From Wichita Eagle - Friday, May 23, 2008

WELLINGTON - Koehn, Eddie, 88, died May 22, 2008. Survivors: wife, Gertie; sons, Bruce, Dale; daughters, Carole Hull, Jolyn Hay; brothers, Earl, Bob; sister, Norma Gechter; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Hawks Funeral Home.

 

 

KOEHN, Edna

b. 24 Feb 1919 - Canton, Kansas

d. 6 Dec 2008 - Moundridge, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, December 8, 2008

MOUNDRIDGE - Edna Dyck, 89, died Dec. 6, 2008, at Moundridge. Born Feb. 24, 1919, in Canton, the daughter of Andrew H. and Maria Eidse Koehn. Married Elmer DYCK. He survives. Other survivors include: sons, Vernon, Franklin, Monroe, and Daniel; 19 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren.

 

 

KOEHN, Elda Martha (Wenger)

See Elda Martha Wenger

 

 

KOEHN, Joseph A.

b. 25 Sep 1920 - Meno, Oklahoma

d. 23 Mar 2006 - Kingfisher, Oklahoma

From Ultimate Tribute

Joseph "Joe" A. Koehn - 1920 – 2006 - HELENA-Funeral service for Joseph “Joe” Koehn, 85, of Kingfisher 3:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 28, 2006 at Helena United Methodist Church. Born September 25, 1920, in Meno to Jacob Koehn and Lena Eck Koehn and died Thursday March 23, 2006 at Kingfisher. Married Emily BULLER. He is survived by his wife, Emily of Kingfisher; five sons, Norman Koehn and wife, Faye of Enid, Jimmie Koehn and wife, Jackie of Kingfisher, Donald Koehn of Enid, Martin Koehn of Kingfisher and Bruce Koehn and wife, Angie of Waynoka; one daughter, Betty Decker and husband, Ronnie of Meno; thirteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, one sister, two sons, one daughter-in-law and two grandsons.

 

 

KOEHN, Leonard Dean

b. 29 Jul 1942 - Enid, Oklahoma

d. 30 Nov 2008 - Joplin, Missouri

From Enid News and Eagle, Enid, Ok - 12-2-08

Enid, OK — Leonard Dean Koehn, 66, passed away Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008, at St. John’s Regional Medical Center, Joplin, Mo. Born July 29, 1942, in Enid, Okla., to the union of Jake and Amelia (Becker) Koehn. Married Lela Carol LESLIE. Surviving include two sons, Barry Tice and wife Mindy of Olathe, Kan., and Larry Koehn and wife Kay of Menifee, Calif.; four daughters, Pam Sellers and husband Cecil of Orange, Calif., Leslie Brock of Baxter Springs, Kan., Debbie Burks of Baxter Springs, Kan., Kelli Rydberg and husband Mike of Baxter Springs, Kan.; 13 grandchildren, Jarrod, Amy, Alex, Mallory, Beth, Cody, Jacob, Caleb, Kieran, Killian, Kelly, Stacey and Nikki; along with several great-grandchildren.

 

 

KOEHN, Letha P.

b. 7 Feb 1913 - Pawnee County, Kansas

d. 21 Sep 2008 - Hutchinson, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Letha P. Stanley, 95, died Sept. 21, 2008, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. Born Feb. 7, 1913, in Pawnee County, the daughter of John A. and Amelia Unruh Koehn. Married Henry "Bill" STANLEY in Stockton. He died Feb. 21, 2006. Survivors include: a son, David Stanley, Hutchinson; a daughter, Donna Bowles, Hutchinson; a brother, Wilbur Koehn, California; three grandchildren, Darin Bowles, Amanda Bowles and Jason Stanley; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Thelma Hodges.

 

 

KOEHN, Lillian

b. 5 Jun 1915 - Kismet, Kansas

d. 22 Jul 2008 - Hutchinson, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, July 24, 2008

INMAN / GREENSBURG - Lillian Schmidt, 93, died Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at Hutchinson. Born June 5, 1915, in Kismet, Kan., the daughter of Jacob and Anna Schmidt Koehn. Married Ralph SCHMIDT in Greensburg. He survives. She is also survived by one sister, Ruby Kennedy of Guymon, Okla. She is preceded in death by her parents; one infant son, Norman Eugene Schmidt; two brothers, LeRoy Koehn and Frank Koehn; and five sisters, Sophia Miller, Gladys Busby, Mazel Koehn, Amanda Koehn and Susie Woodward.

 


KOEHN, Margie Darlene (Unruh)

See Margie Darlene Unruh

 

 

KOEHN, Obed

b. 29 Feb 1924 - Canton, Kansas

d. 19 Jul 2008 - Garden City, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, July 21, 2008

COPELAND - Obed Koehn, 84, died July 19, 2008, at Garden City. Born Feb. 29, 1924. Married Luella UNRUH. She survives. Other survivors include: son, Don and Connie; daughters, Jane and David Schafer, Althea and Stan Smith, and Vickie and Simon Wedel; brothers, Leroy, Norman, Dale, and Ernie; sisters, Elizabeth Koehn, and Roberda Koehn; sister-in-law, Betty Koehn; 13 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Note: Obituary in the Garden City Telegram July 21, 2008, shows Obed Koehn born in Canton, Kansas

 

 

KOEHN, Obed

b. 29 Feb 1924 - Canton, Kansas

d. 19 Jul 2008 - Garden City, Kansas

From Garden City Telegram - July 21, 2008

Obed Koehn, 84, of Montezuma died Saturday, July 19, 2008, at Garden Valley He was born Feb. 29, 1924, in Canton, to Ben C. and Katie Nichols Koehn. Married Luella UNRUH in Copeland. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Don Koehn of Okolona, Miss.; three daughters, Jane Schafer of Liberal, Althea Smith of Ingalls, and Vickie Wedel of Copeland; four brothers, Leroy and Ernie Koehn, both of Moundridge, and Norman and Dale Koehn, both of Galva; two sisters, Elizabeth Koehn of Okolona, and Roberda Koehn of Galva; 13 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; two infant brothers; a brother, Jake Koehn; and a sister, Della Koehn.

KOEHN, Rachel

b. 18 Jul 1908 - McPherson County, Kansas

d. 24 Aug 2008 - Moundridge, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, August 26, 2008

MOUNDRIDGE - Rachel Koehn, 100, died Aug. 24, 2008, at Moundridge. Born July 18, 1908, in McPherson County, to John J. and Lena Koehn Koehn. Married Reuben S. KOEHN. He died Feb. 13, 1998. Survivors include: a sister, Hannah Becker, Moundridge. She was preceded in death by five brothers and four sisters.

 

 

KOEHN, Roberta (Castoe)

See Roberta Castoe

 

 

KOEHN, Roland Lee

b. 16 May 1926

d. 15 Jul 2008

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, July 17, 2008

SCOTT CITY - Roland Lee "Doc" Koehn, 82, died July 15, 2008. Born May 16, 1926, to Ameil and Mable Nightengale Koehn. Survivors include: wife, Margaret KOEHN; son, Gerald and Kathy Koehn; daughter, Sharon and Rick Roemer; grandchildren, Evan Koehn, Amber Koehn; brothers, Richard Koehn, Victor Koehn; and sisters, Betty Giesbrecht, Emalee Wedel.

 

 

KOEHN, Roland Lee

b. 16 May 1926 - Major County, Oklahoma

d. 15 Jul 2008 - Scott City, Kansas

From Garden City Telegram - July 16, 2008

SCOTT CITY -- Roland Lee "Doc" Koehn, 82, died Tuesday, July 15, 2008, in Scott City. Born May 16, 1926, in Major County, Okla., to Ameil and Mable Nightengale Koehn. Married Margaret Koehn. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Gerald Koehn of Scott City; a daughter, Sharon Roemer of Healy; a grandson; a granddaughter; two brothers, Richard and Victor Koehn, both of Fairview; and two sisters, Betty Giesbrecht of Macon, Miss., and Emalee Wedel of Isabella, Okla. He was preceded in death by his parents

 

 

KOEHN, Ruby (Unruh)

See Ruby Unruh

 

 

KOEHN, Sophie Lillian

b. 13 Dec 1912 - Greensburg, Kansas

d. 28 Oct 2008 - Corpus Christi, Texas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, October 30, 2008

GREENSBURG - Sophie Lillian Unruh, 95, died Oct. 28, 2008, in Corpus Christi, Texas. Born Dec. 13, 1912 in Greensburg, Kansas, the daughter of Henry and Helena Wedel Koehn. Married Alvin UNRUH at the Lorraine Mennonite Church, Wichita. He preceded her in death Nov. 3, 1992. She is survived by one daughter Virginia, and husband Ron Moser, Port Aransas, Texas; and one sister Gladys Schneider, Moundridge. She was also preceded by two infant siblings, five brothers, Fred, Amel, Ed, Glenn and Virgil, three sisters, Nettie Smith, Kathie Schmidt and Maggie Koehn.

 

 

KOEHN, Susanna (Unruh)

See Susanna Unruh

 

 

KOEHN, Susie

b. 2 Jan 1921 - Montezuma, Kansas

d. 9 Aug 2008 - Anderson, Indiana

From Wichita Eagle - Wednesday, August 13, 2008

OLATHE - Ayers, Susie Koehn, well-known, popular and award-winning teacher for the Deaf, born January 2, 1921 in Montezuma, KS to Ruben and Lena Koehn, died at her home in Anderson, IN, August 9, 2008. Susie was preceded in death by her parents; siblings: Harry Koehn, Otis Koehn, May Curtis, Jesse Koehn, Effie Koehn, Lizzie Jantz, and Reuben Koehn; former husband, Willis W. AYERS; and granddaughter, Kathryn Ayers. Susie is survived by her brother John (Lillian) Koehn of Montezuma, KS; sons Robert (Leila) Ayers, Olathe, and Terry (Terry) Ayers, Anderson, IN, 12 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and numerous nephews, nieces and friends.

 

 

KOEHN, Tobe J.

b. 12 Nov 1919

d. 17 May 2008- Newton, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, May 18, 2008
BURNS - Tobe J. Koehn, 88, died May 17, 2008, at Newton . Born Nov. 12, 1919.
Married Lois KOEHN. She died April 14, 2004. Survivors include: daughters, Jane and Milferd Dirks, Ethel Jantz, Lavonne and Lowell Koehn, and Karen and James Jantz; brothers, William, and Aaron; sister, Susie and Edwin B. Koehn; 10 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Petersen Funeral Home of Newton has charge.

 

 

KOEHN, Vera A.

b. 6 Jul 1938 - Montezuma, Kansas

d. 24 Sep 2008 - Wichita, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Friday, September 26, 2008

COLWICH - Vera A. Koehn Schmidt, 70, died Sept. 24, 2008, at Wichita. Born July 6, 1938, in Montezuma, the daughter of Emil and Eva Koehn. Survivors include: daughters, Trina (Larry) Wynn, Colwich, and Diana (Jeff) Strunk, Wichita; brothers, Wilbur Koehn, Cimarron, and Rodney (Arlene) Koehn, Eldon (Jeanette) Koehn, all of Montezuma; sisters, Wanda (Milton) Schmidt and Laura Powell, all of Montezuma; and four grandchildren, Alex, Lindsey and Jarett Wynn and Wade Strunk. She was preceded in death by a sister, Jolene Burns.

 

 

KOEHN, Vera A.

b. 6 Jul 1938 - Montezuma, Kansas

d. 24 Sep 2008 - Wichita, Kansas

From Wichita Eagle - Friday, September 265, 2008

COLWICH - Schmidt, Vera A. Koehn, 70, died Sept. 24, 2008. Ms. Schmidt was born July 6, 1938 in Montezuma, Kan., to Emil and Eva Koehn. Survivors: daughters, Trina (Larry) Wynn of Colwich, Diana (Jeff) Strunk of Wichita; grandchildren, Alex, Lindsey and Jarett Wynn, Wade Strunk. Brothers, Wilbur Koehn of Cimarron, Rodney (Arlene) Koehn, Eldon (Jeanette) Koehn both of Montezuma; sisters, Wanda (Milton) Schmidt, Laura Powell both of Montezuma. Preceded in death by sister, Jolene Burns.

 

 

KOEHN, Verda Mae (Smith)

See Verda Mae Smith

 

 

KOEHN, Vernon C.

b. 20 May 1927 - Galva, Kansas

d. 6 Sep 2008 - Moundridge, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, September 7, 2008

MOUNDRIDGE - Vernon C. Koehn, 81, died Sept. 6, 2008. Born May 20, 1927, at Galva, to Simon C. and Eva Unruh Koehn. Married Lillian KOEHN at Galva. She survives. Other survivors include: two sons, Eric, Grafton, N.D. and John, Sumner, Texas; three daughters, Gail Smith, Ingalls, Cynthia Koehn, Moundridge, Marva Jantzen, Cimarron; 17 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; brother, Arthur, Macon, Miss.; and three sisters, Edna Loewen, Inez Nichols and Rosella Dyck, all of Moundridge. Funeral 10 a.m. Tuesday at Gospel Church of God in Christ, Mennonite.

 

 

KOEHN, Violet V.

b. 19 Nov 1929 - Montezuma, Kansas

d. 26 Oct 2008 - Hesston, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, October 28, 2008

MOUNDRIDGE - Violet V. Schneider, 78, died Oct. 26, 2008, Hesston. Born Nov. 19, 1929, in Montezuma to Henry B. and Nettie Unruh Koehn. Married Earl Lee SCHNEIDER. Survivors include her husband, Earl, Moundridge; a son, Paul Schneider, Walker, Mo.; three daughters, Margretha Koehn, Nevada, Mo., Malinda Schneider, Moundridge, and Martha Kuder, Belle Plaine; four brothers, Robert Koehn, Henry Koehn and David Koehn, all of Montezuma, and Pete Koehn, Ithaca, Mich.; two sisters, Mae Wedel, Yuma, Ariz., and Betty Rose Wiebe, Durham; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

 

KOFFLER, Rose (Hecker)

See Rose Hecker

 

 

 

KOLHAGEN, BESSIE L.

b. 2 Feb 1911 - Saginaw, Michigan

d. 1 Apr 1982 - Saginaw, Michigan

From Saginaw News - Friday, April 2, 1982

Spouse's name - William Note: Ancestral village of Nusz family is Dobrinka.

 

 

KOLHAGEN, Luella Alice (Cole)

See Luella Alice Cole

 

 

KOLHAGEN, Mabel C. Smokoska

b. 24 Jan 1904 - Bridgeport Twp., Michigan

d. 23 Apr 1981 - Saginaw, Michigan

From Saginaw News - Friday, April 24, 1981

Spouse's Name - Carl B. Cemetery - Roselawn

Note: Nusz ancestral village is Dobrinka.

 

 

KOHL, Rada Fern Barnes Spears (Berry)

See Rada Fern Berry

 

 

KOHL, Timothy

b. 17 Sep 1958 - Hays, Kansas -

d. 20 Sep 2008 - Ellis, Kansas

From Salina Journal - Tuesday, September 23, 2008

ELLIS -- Timothy Kohl, 50, died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008, at Ellis Good Samaritan Center. Born Sept. 17, 1958, in Hays to Raymond and Lorine (Gottschalk) Kohl. He is survived by six brothers, Gary, Glenn and Whitey, all of Ellis, Ron and Wayne, both of Greeley, Colo., and Don, Parsons; and two sisters, Sharon Schumacher, Greeley, Colo., and Lou Ann Kibb, Hays.

 

 

KOHLER, Clyde V.

b. 4 Mar 1931 - Cheney, Kansas

d. 29 Oct 2008 - Cheney, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, October 30, 2008

CHENEY - Clyde V. Kohler, 77, passed away Oct. 29, 2008, in Cheney. Born March 4, 1931, in Cheney, the son of George and Minnie Schierenbeck Kohler. Married Romona "Toots" HORTON. Survivors include: wife, Ramona "Toots" Kohler, Cheney; daughter, Debra Henson and husband Randy, Guthrie, Okla., and Nancy Hoskinson and husband Marty, Haven; brother, Wayne and wife Ilene, Cheney; sister, Dorothy Guetschow and husband Herb, Cheney; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

 

 

KOKSAL, Aldrich R.

b. 24 Dec 1918 - Wilson, Kansas

d. 28 Sep 2008 - Wilson, Kansas

From Hays Daily News - Monday, September 29, 2008

Aldrich R. Koksal, 89, formerly of Russell, died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008, Wilson. Born Dec. 24, 1918, in Wilson to James and Anna Travnickova Koksal. Married Helen Marie BAY. Survivors include his wife, Wilson; two sons, Jim Koksal, Winter Haven, Fla., and Ron Koksal, Knoxville, Tenn.; a brother, John Koksal, Elkhart; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Jerry Koksal. Note: Married Helen Baj/Bay

 

KOOP, Edna

b. 15 Dec 1921 - Hillsboro, Kansas -

d. 24 Nov 2008 - Hillsboro, Kansas

From Salina Journal - Thursday, November 27, 2008 - Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

HILLSBORO — Edna Koop Suderman, 86, died Monday, Nov. 24, 2008. Born Dec. 15, 1921, in Hillsboro to Peter J. and Anna (Funk) Koop. Survivors include her husband, Eli (SUDERMAN) of Hillsboro; sons, Don (June), of rural Hillsboro, and Lyle (Julie), of Olathe; daughters, Carla (Ken) Koslowsky, of Hillsboro, and Krista (Steven) Bryant, of Concordia; brother, Wallace, of Visilia, Calif.; sister, Lorna Berbrandt, of Sacramento, Calif.; seven grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.

 

KOPF, Virgil Riley

b. 1928 - Homestead, Oklahoma

d. 1977 - Enid, Oklahoma

From Okeene Record - November 24, 1977

KOPF, VIRGIL RILEY 1928-1977 - Service for Virgil Riley Kopf, 49, Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Enid, First United Methodist Church. Kopf died Saturday in Enid following an apparent heart attack. He and his wife were in a one-car automobile accident and Mrs. Kopf remains in an Enid Hospital. Kopf was born in Homestead. Married Waunita NUSZ. Survivors include his wife, Waunita: 2 sons: Ronald of Skiatook and Virgil (Gene) of Kingsville, Texas; one grandson, his mother, Mrs. Irene Kopf of Okeene, Oklahoma; one brother: Henry of Longdale, Oklahoma; and one sister: Mrs. Clyde (Elsie) Floyd of Glen Burnie, Maryland. Note: Nusz ancestral village is Dobrinka.

 

 

KOPP, Marie J.

b. 20 May 1934

d. 11 Jul 2008

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, July 17, 2008

NORTH NEWTON - Marie J. Wiebe, 74, died July 11, 2008. Born May 20, 1934, to Eugene Crapuchettes and Winfred Kopp. Survivors include: husband, Kenneth WIEBE, son, Matt and Lori; daughters, Heidi Wiebe, Margo Wiebe and John Franz, Bekkey Wiebe and Kevin Yoder; brother Bruce Crapuchettes; sister, Joanne Bartel; and five grandchildren. Funeral 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Grace Hill Mennonite Church, Whitewater. A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Grace Hill Cemetery, Whitewater.

 

 

KRAFT, Harold

b. 12 Sep 1928 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska

d. 20 Sep 2008 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska

From The Star-Herald, Scottsbluff, NE - 9/23/2008

Harold "Mike" Kraft, of Gering, died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008 in Scottsbluff. Funeral services held Wednesday, Sept. 24, at 10:30 a.m. at the Salem Congregational Church in Scottsbluff. Mike was born Sept. 12, 1928 at Scottsbluff to Dave and Eva (Homan) Kraft. Mike married Violet STEINBRECHER Married fifty-seven years. He is survived by his wife Violet Kraft of Gering; daughters Lynda Landrum (Dean Ostdiek) of Gering, and Nancy Robinson of Fairmont, Minn.; son Mike Kraft (Crystal Westphalen) of Scottsbluff; grandchildren Jonathan (Cristy) Landrum of Bayard, Matthew Landrum of Gering, and Sara, Nicole, and Samantha Kraft all of Scottsbluff; great-grandchildren Mia Michelle Landrum and Conner James Landrum both of Bayard, and Ava Michael Kraft of Scottsbluff; sisters Betty (Willard) Schmer, and Molly (Albert) Abel all of Scottsbluff; and brother Robert (Dorothy) Kraft of Mitchell. Preceding him in death are his parents, two brothers, five sisters, a granddaughter, and a son-in-law.

 

KRAMER, Dale

b. 14 MaY 1937 - Dodge Center, Minnesota

d. 9 Aug 2008 - Hays, Kansas

From Hays Daily News - Thursday, August 14, 2008

Dale Kramer, 71, Bison, formerly of Rush Center, died Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008, at Hays.

Born May 14, 1937, in Dodge Center, Minn., to Roy and Vera (Sackett) Kramer. Married Janet WALKER

Survivors include his wife, of the home; a son, Richard Kramer, Hutchinson; three daughters, Valerie Acree, Seminole, Fla., Melanie Collins, Hutchinson, and Lisa Simmons, Hobart, Okla.; a sister, Norma Kracht, Byron, Minn.; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Jamie Kramer

 

 

 

KRAMER, Mark I.

b. 30 Jun 1929 -

d. 10 Dec 2008

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, December 11, 2008

MURDOCK - Mark I. Kramer, 79, died Dec. 10, 2008. Born June 30, 1929, the son of the Rev. Ed and Helen Loree Kramer. Married Barbra Lee SIMON. She died Oct. 12, 1995. On Jan. 15, 2000, he married Mary KOSTNER. She survives. Other survivors include: daughter, Dianne Prescott; step-sons, Ron Balding and Mark Kostner; stepdaughters, Terisa Kramer, Debrah Tibbets, Virginia Sanborn, and Kathy Moore; 14 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

 

 

KRAMER, Patricia L. (Balzer)

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KRAUS, Barbara Ann (Cochennet)

See Barbara Ann Cochennet

 

 

KRAUS, Barbara Ann

b. 26 Feb 1924

d. 18 Nov 2008 - McPherson, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, November 19, 2008

McPHERSON - Barbara Ann "Barb" Kraus, 84, died Nov. 18, 2008, at McPherson. born Feb. 26, 1924. Married Eugene William KRAUS. He died April 15, 1990. Survivors include: sons, Rex Gaffney, Ray Wyatt and Ken Eugene; daughters, Sue Ellen Ferree and Jan Carol Kraus; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild and one on the way. Memorial service 11 a.m. Saturday at the Cedars Wellness Center, McPherson.

 

 

KRAUS, Harry

b. 25 May 1919 - Bayard, Nebraska

d. 16 Jul 2008 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska

From Scottsbluff Star Herald, Scottsbluff, NE - 18 Jul 2008

Harry Kraus, 89, of Scottsbluff, died Wednesday July 16, 2008, at Regional West Medical Center.
Harry was born May 25, 1919, in Bayard to Pete and Margaret (Reitz) Kraus. Married Lydia BATT and to this union two sons were born, Larry and Darrell. After Lydia's death in 1973, Harry married Betty GOSS on June 15, 1974 in Bayard. Survivors include his wife Betty of Scottsbluff, sons, Larry (Diana) Kraus of Bayard; Darrell (Roxann) Kraus of Minatare; step-sons, Jim (Jo Ann) Goss of Bayard; Richard (Laura) Goss of Scottsbluff and Steve Goss of Torrington; sister, Lucille Keller of Scottsbluff; brother, Richard (Pat) Kraus of Greeley, Colo.; grandchildren, Joshua Kraus; Jennifer Houchin; Tara Schwanebeck; Todd Kraus and AKacia Kraus; step-grandchildren, Kim Foutz and Derrick Goss; three great-grandchildren and one step great-grandchild. His parents, his first wife Lydia, two infant sons and three brothers precede him in death.

 

 

KREBS, E. Lee

b. 17 Jul 1923 - Newton, Kansas

d. 20 Nov 2008

From Wichita Eagle - Friday, November 21, 2008

Osmond, E. Lee (Krebs), died Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008. Born July 17, 1923 in Newton, KS to La June & John Krebs who preceded her in death, as did her husband, Laurence R. OSMOND & son, James "Jimmy" Osmond. Survivors include son, Robert (Adele) Osmond of Kildeer, IL; daughter, Deanna Osmond (Gary Pace); 4 grandchildren, Rachel & Emily Pace, Trevor & Julia Osmond; brothers, Jack (Hask) Krebs of Rio Vista, CA, Jim (Pat) Krebs of Round Lake, IL

 

 

KREHBIEL, Agnes Marie

b. 15 Aug 1911 - Castleton, Kansas

d. 13 Sep 2008 - Hutchinson, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, September 14, 2008

PRETTY PRAIRIE - Agnes Marie Ruebke, 97, died Sept. 13, 2008, at Hutchinson. Born Aug. 15, 1911, in Castleton, the daughter of John D. and Carrie M. Krehbiel Krehbiel. Married Henry H. RUEBKE, in Pretty Prairie. He died July 14, 1977. Survivors include: their children, grandchildren and spouses, John and Bea, Hesston, Robert and Bonnie, Hutchinson, Ruth and Bob Stucky, Hutchinson, and Judy and Corey Lowdon, Independence; a sister-in-law, Elizabeth Ruebke, Wittlohe, Germany; 11 grandchildren, David and Gwen Janzen, Don and Michelle Ruebke, Tim and Amy Ruebke, Rita and David Wainwright, Bruce and Rachel Stucky, Troy and Micaela Ruebke, Brent and Karri Ruebke, Victoria and Gary Crownover, Christopher and Joan Lowdon, Tyler Lowdon and Vanessa Lowdon; 19 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grand-children; a step-grandchild, Jim and Becky Tyliki; five step-great-grandchildren; and two step-great-great- She was preceded in death by six brothers, two infant sisters and a grandson, Doug Stucky. Funeral at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the First Mennonite Church, Pretty Prairie.

 

KREHBIEL, Agnes Marie

b. 15 Aug 1911 - Castleton, Kansas

d. 13 Sep 2008 - Hutchinson, Kansas

From Newton Kansan - Thursday, September 18, 2008

Agnes Marie Ruebke, 97, died Saturday (Sept. 13, 2008) in Hutchinson. Born Aug. 15, 1911, in Castleton, the daughter of John D. and Carrie M. Krehbiel Krehbiel. Married Henry H. RUEBKE in Pretty Prairie. He died on July 14, 1977. Survivors include their children and spouses, John and Bea of Hesston, Herbert and Bonnie of Hutchinson, Ruth and Bob Stucky of Hutchinson, and Judy and Corey Lowdon of Independence; a sister-in-law, Elizabeth Ruebke of Wittlohe, Germany; 11 grandchildren, David and Gwen Janzen, Don and Michelle Ruebke, Tim and Amy Ruebke, Rita and David Wainwright, Bruce and Rachel Stucky, Troy and Micaela Ruebke, Brent and Karri Ruebke, Victoria and Gary Crownover, Christopher and Joan Lowdon, Tyler Lowdon and Vanessa Lowdon; 19 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grand-children; a step-grandchild, Jim and Becky Tyliki; five step-great-grandchildren; and two step-great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by six brothers; two infant sisters; and a grandson, Doug Stucky.

 

 

KREHBIEL, Alida "Letha"

See Alida Schrag

 

 

KREHBIEL, Florine

b. 10 Feb 1922 - Moundridge, Kansas

d. 14 Jun 2008 - Moundridge, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, June 15, 2008

MOUNDRIDGE - Florine Stucky Krehbiel, 86, died June 14, 2008, at Moundridge. Born February 10, 1922, in Moundridge, the daughter of Gustav A. and Lydia Stucky Krehbiel. Married Dan E. STUCKY. He died February 3, 1992. She married Reuben KREHBIEL May 29, 2004, in Moundridge. He survives. Other survivors include: son, D. Weston Stucky, Ardmore, Okla.; daughters, Renetta Stucky, Moundridge, and Rebecka Stucky, Austin, Texas; stepsons, Mark Krehbiel, Salina and Ken Krehbiel, McPherson; stepdaughters, Marcia Hiebert and Greta Koehn, both of McPherson; brothers, Gary Krehbiel, Moundridge, and Lowell Krehbiel, Arkansas City; sisters, Betty Holloway, McPherson, and Evelyn Tubbs, Moundridge; three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; and nine step-great-grandchildren.

 

 

KREHBIEL, Linda J.

b. 6 Sep 1919 - Moundridge, Kansas

d. 20 Nov 2008 - Moundridge, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, November 22, 2008

MOUNDRIDGE - Linda J. Goering, 89, died Nov. 20, 2008, at the Mercy Hospital, Moundridge. Born Sept. 6, 1919, at Moundridge, the daughter of Benjamin B. and Elizabeth Stucky Krehbiel.
Married Elmer F. GOERING He died Oct. 26, 2004. Survivors include: one son, E. Fred Goering, Moundridge; three daughters, Willene McElvain, Newton, Marietta Friesen, Lake George, Colo., and Carmen Reimer, Walton, Kan.; one brother, Ben B. Krehbiel Jr., Moundridge; eight grandchildren; and four great grandchildren

 

 

KREHBIEL, Verna G. (Regier)

See Verna G. Regier

 

 

KREILING, Robert L.

b. 9 Aug 1957 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska

d. 1 Jul 2008 - Scottabluff, Nebraska

From Scottsbluff Star Herald, Scottsbluff, NE - 3 Jul 2008

MINATARE - Robert L. "Bob" Kreiling, 50, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2008, in Scottsbluff. Bob was born August 9, 1957, in Scottsbluff to George Sr. and LaVonne (Dittman) Kreiling.

. Bob met and married Sindy HARDIN. With his marriage he also felt blessed to become Dad to his girls, Ruby and Becky Hardin. He will be deeply missed by wife Sindy; daughters, Ruby and Becky Hardin; granddaughter, Alicia; mother, LaVonne Kreiling of Minatare; brothers and their wives, George Jr. and Deb Kreiling of Colorado, Kenneth and Becky Kreiling of Texas and Larry and Liz of Minatare; uncles, Monroe and Peggy Kreiling of Minatare, Darrell and Joyce Kreiling of Scottsbluff and Bud and Mildred Dittman of Florida; aunts, Ruth "Tootsie" Neal of Scottsbluff and Elaine Dittman of California; nephews, nieces, great-nephews, great-nieces and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, father, uncles, aunts and cousins.

 

 

KRUEGER, Allan James

b. 27 Apr 1953 - Billings, Montana

d. 6 Oct 2008 - Billings, Montana

From Billings Gazette, Billings, MT - 12 Oct 2008

Allan James Krueger, of Billings, died Oct. 6, 2008. Born April 27, 1953, to Alvin and Lea (Wittman) Krueger in Billings. Mr. Krueger is survived by his mother, Lea; sister Jean (Jim) Erickson, all of Billings; and a brother Ben (Luz M.) Krueger of Reed Point; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place.

 

 

KREUTZER, Bernadette A. (Lang)

See Bernadette A. Lang

 

 

KREUTZIGER, Aline Mae

b. 4 Nov 1912 - Canada, Kansas

d. 8 Aug 2008 - Marion, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, August 12, 2008

MARION - Aline Mae Bernhardt, 95, died Aug. 8, 2008, at Marion. Born Nov. 4, 1912, the daughter of Charles Arthur and Alice Siebert Kreutziger in Canada, Ks. Married Ray Edward SUSDORF. He died Aug. 31, 1942. On Oct. 7, 1959, she married Erwin J. Survivors include: daughter, Caroline and husband Dave Gilbert, Denver; two grandchildren, Deborah Steinbrink and Laura Price; three great-grandchildren; and sisters-in-law, Maxine Kreutziger and Francis Kreutziger

 

 

KROEKER, Eldeen (Moore)

See Eldeen Moore

 

 

KROMM, Conrad

b. abt 1913

d. 10 Sep 2002

From Calgary Herald - Calgary, AB, Sept. 13, 2002

Conrad Kromm of Calgary passed away at the McKenzie Towne care Centre on Tuesday, September 10, 2002, at the age of 89 years. Conrad is survived by his sister Esther Hogan, nephews, Ernest & Elmer (Sharon) of Smoky Lake, AB, James (Kim) & Allan (Donna) all of Calgary. He was predeceased by sisters, Elizabeth Clury and Pauline Orum and his brother Fred Kromm. Funeral Services will be held at McInnis & Holloway Sunday September 15, 2002, at 3:00 p.m. graveside service to follow at Queen's Park Cemetery.

 

 

 

 

KROMM, Edward

b. 13 Mar 1920 - DeWinton, AB, Canada

d. 6 Mar 2007

From Calgary Herald - March 7, 2007

Edward (Ed) Kromm, born on the family farm in DeWinton, AB on March 13, 1920, passed away on March 6, 2007, at the age of 86 years. One of eleven children. Ed married Elsie (nee LEINWEBER) in 1949. Ed is survived by his wife, Elsie Katherine; his son James. He is also survived by three sisters, Emma Stancer, Martha Lee, and Louise Knittell; sister-in-law Lilias Kromm; brother-in-law Roy Weitz; as well as fourteen nieces and nephews. Ed was predeceased by his parents, three sisters, Mary, Betty, and Pauline, and two brothers, Phillip an Dan. Funeral Services were held at St. John Lutheran Church. Graveside Service followed at Queen's Park Cemetery. Published in the Calgary Herald on 3/7/2007.

 

 

KROMM, Robert Lorraine

b. 18 Apr 1925 - Colfax, Washington

d. 22 Jan 2007 -

From USU LEUT, Spring 2008

Robert Lorrraine Kromm , born April 18th, 1925 in Colfax, WA, passed away January 22, 2007. Survived by his sister - Betty, 3 children - Richard, Mary, Rory, 5 grandchildren - Jenille, Lorena, Wayne III, Ashley and Rachel. Proceeded in death, by his wife, Mary and one grandson, (Robbie).

 

 

 

KRONOWITT, Gloria

b. 1 Dec 1925 - New York City, New York

d. 25 Jun 2004 - Inola, Oklahoma

From Musgrove Merriott Smith Funeral Home - Claremore, Oklahoma

Gloria Kronowitt Weiss - Tuesday, June 29, 2004 - Cremation Gloria Kronowitt Weiss was born Dec. 1, 1925, in New York City, NY. She died June 25, 2004, in the Inola Health Care Center, Inola, OK. She is survived by her children: Ron and Stephen Weiss of Florida, Shandor Weiss of Oregon, and Susan Moritz and husband, Rudy of Grove, OK; brother, Robert Kronowitt of Florida; and grandchildren: Alicia Moritz of New Jersey, David Moritz of New York, Phillip and Daniel Weiss of Florida, and Sophia Weiss of Oregon

 

 

KRUEGER, Allan James

b. 27 Apr 1953 - Billings, Montana

d. 6 Oct 2008 - Billings, Montana

From Billings Gazette, Billings, MT - 12 Oct 2008

Allan James Krueger, of Billings, died Oct. 6, 2008. Born April 27, 1953, to Alvin and Lea (Wittman) Krueger in Billings. Mr. Krueger is survived by his mother, Lea; sister Jean (Jim) Erickson, all of Billings; and a brother Ben (Luz M.) Krueger of Reed Point; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Cremation has taken place.

 

 

KRUG, Eileen Elizabeth

b. 2 Oct 1930 - Russell, Kansas

d. 5 Jun 2008 - Hays, Kansas

From Hays Daily News - Sunday, June 8,2008
Eileen Elizabeth Vladar, 77, Russell, died Thursday, June 5, 2008, at Hays. Born Oct. 2, 1930, in Russell to Fred H. and Olinda Theresa (Krug) Krug. Married Harold Lee VLADER. He preceded her in death July 15, 1992. Survivors: daughter, Theresa Rathbun and husband, Clay of Westwood; brother, Don Krug and wife, Karen of Russell; sister, Frances Wilhlem of Russell; 2 grandchildren. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary.

 

 

KRUSE, Joe

b. 12 Mar 1926 - Selden, Kansas

d. 9 May 2008 - Selden, Kansas

From Salina Journal - Monday, May 12, 2008

SELDEN -- Joe Kruse, 82, died Friday, May 9, 2008. Born March 12, 1926, near Selden. Survivors include his wife, Janice, of Selden; sons, Jim and Mike, both of Selden; and sisters, Florence Zodrow of Leoville and Germaine Weis of Dresden.

 

 

KRUSE, Mary Ann (Schulte)

See Mary Ann Schulte

 

 

KUHN, Michael J.

b. 13 Jan 1949 - Manhattan, Kansas

d. 9 November 2008

From Hays Daily News - November 2008

Michael J. Kuhn, 59, Manhattan, died Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008, at Manhattan. Born Jan. 13, 1949, in Manhattan to Rudy G. and Velma L.(Straub) Kuhn. Married Christy SCHULTZ. Survivors include two sons, Ryan Kuhn and Taylor Kuhn, both of Manhattan; a daughter, Katie Kuhn Wright, Shawnee; his mother, Velma Kuhn; a brother, Steven Kuhn; three sisters, Roberta Satalowich, Karen Kuhn and Linda Stone; and a grandson.

 

 

KUHN, Theresa (Haas)

See Theresa Haas

 

 

KUNTZ, Anna Mary

b. 20 Sep 1917 - Fallon, North Dakota

d. 11 Oct 2008 - Billings, Montana

From Billings Gazette, Billings, Montana - 15 October 2008

Anna Mary Keller, 91, passed away on Oct. 11, 2008, in Billings. Born on Sept. 20, 1917, the daughter of Valentine and Floreance (Shaff) Kuntz in Fallon, N.D. Anton Leo KELLER and Anna were united in marriage on June 3, 1940 in Mandan, ND. Anna's survivors include her sons, Ray Keller, Ed and Barb (Doom) Keller and Tony and Theresa (Belec) Keller, all of Billings; her grandchildren, Starla and T.J. Keller of Billings and Shaun and Steve Keller of Dallas; and numerous nieces and nephews

 

 

KURTZ, Phyllis I.

b. 5 Apr 1940 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska

d. 6 Sep 2008 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska

From Scottsbluff Star-Herald, Scottsbluff, NE - 10 Sep 2008

HARRISBURG - Phyllis I. Crittenden, 68, died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, in Scottsbluff. Phyllis was born April 5, 1940, at Scottsbluff to Paul and Dolly Kurtz. Married J. R. CRITTENDEN at Cheyenne, Wyo. J.R. preceded her in death on May 16, 1997. Phyllis later met Harold BUHRHarold Buhr. Survivors include her partner, Harold Buhr; daughters, Kimberly (Daniel) Rivera of Phoenix, Ariz. and Kristine Crittenden (Jason Stallbaumer) of Kansas City, Kan.; grandchildren, Nathaneal and Haley Rivera; Harold's children, Henry (Christine) Buhr, Ernie (Judy) Buhr, and Rosemary (Doss) Kaizzire all of Scottsbluff and David Buhr of Gillette, Wyo., and many grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, J.R. and sister, Beverly.