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**SHAW, Viola A. (Heinze)
See Viola A. Heinze

**SHANDERA, Rose (Flohr)
See Rose Flohr

SHIELD, Kathryn Margaret
b. 5 Dec 1862 - Russia
d. 23 Dec 1939
From Billings MT Gazette, Wednesday 24 Dec 1939
Stieber, Kathryn Margaret (Shield) 1862-1939 - Mrs. Kathryn Margaret Stieber, 66 (sic), the wife of DAVID STIEBER, died Tuesday noon. Born in Russia, Dec. 5, 1862, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Shield. Married MR. STIEBER. Besides her husband she is survived by 2 daughters, Mrs. Henry Miller and Mrs. Charles Griebel of Billings and a brother, Jacob of Laurel.

**SIEBERT, Roberta Kay (Schmidt)
See Roberta Kay Schmidt

SIEFERS, Orval
b. 15 Nov 1924 - Wilson, Kansas
d. 9 Mar 2009 - Wilson, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Friday, March 13, 2009
Orval "Casey" Siefers, 84, died Monday, March 9, 2009. Born Nov. 15, 1924, in Wilson to John and Sarah (Peirano) Siefers. Married VELMA KAUFMAN. Survivors include his wife, Dorrance; a son, Bill Siefers, Plainville; three daughters, Susan Thielen, Dorrance, Debbie Brenneman, Salina, and Mary Kay Siefers, Manhattan; three brothers, Merrill Siefers, Kenny Siefers and Marland Siefers, all of Wilson; nine grandchildren; and seven great- grandchildren

**SIEGEL, Magdalena (Anton)
See Magdalena Anton

**SIGETY, Irene (Heinitz)
See Irene Heinitz

**SILLER, Katherine (Rech)
See Katherine Rech

SIMEK, Pauline
b. 27 Feb 1912 - Dickinson, North Dakota
d. 11 Aug 1956 - New Hradec, North Dakota
From Dickinson Press, Saturday 11 Aug 1956
Binstock, Pauline (Simek) 1912-1956 - Mrs. John Binstock , 44, passed away Saturday. Born Feb. 27, 1912 in Dickinson. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Simek. Married JOHN BINSTOCK. Surviving her besides her husband, are 2 daughters, Math, Mrs. Laudie Dvorak of Manning and Margaret, Mrs. Edward Dvorak of Manning; 2 sons, Raymond and George at home near New Hradec; one brother, Joseph Simek of Dickinson; and 5 sisters, Mrs. John Adamski of South Heart; Mrs. Anton Kudrna, Mrs. Vincent Kadrmas, Mrs. Emma Jedlicka and Mrs. Peter Kudrna, all of Dickinson.

SIMONEAU, Stella
b. 17 Apr 1923 - Damar, Kansas
d. 12 Mar 2009 - Kimball, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Herald, Scottsbluff, NE -13 Mar 2009
Stella Dinges, 85, died on Thursday, March 12.(2009). Stella M. Dinges was born in Damar, Kan. on April 17, 1923, the daughter of Medore and Aldea (Balthazor) Simoneau. Married Paul DINGES. Survivors include sons Kenneth (Debra) Dinges of Amarillo, Texas, and Greg Dinges of Kim-ball, Neb.; son-in-law Maurice Karpman of Brooklin, Mass.; grandchildren Patty (Alfredo) Ybarra of Ark., Stephanie Dinges of Amarillo, Texas, Rachel and Gabriel Karpman both of Brookline, Mass. Preceded in death by her parents, husband and daughter Constance Karpman.

SINNER, Dave
b. 10 Mar 1867 - Russia
d. Dec 1926 - Hardin
From Helena MT, The Helena Independent, Saturday 25 Dec 1926
Sinner, Dave 1865-1926 - Hardin, Dec. 24—Dave Sinner died as a result of injuries received.
(the accident explained in obit) Born in Russia, March 10, 1867. Besides his wife he is survived by 5 daughters and one son: Mrs. George Marker, residing three miles west of Crow agency, Mary, Pauline, Katie, Christine and Jake Sinner residing at home.
SISHC, Howard
b. 7 Apr 1916 - Torrington
d. 26 Jan 2009- Gering, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 29 Jan 2009
Howard Sishc, 92, died Monday, Jan. 26, 2009. Born on April 7, 1916, at Torrington, to Julius Sishc and Stella (Stout) Sishc. Married CHARLOTTE FAIRCHILD. Survivors include his sons, Norman Sishc (Linda) and Roger Sishc; daughters, Darlene Wilson (David), Judy Siemsen (Jim) and Charlene Schneider (Gary); 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and two great-great granddaughters; siblings, Hazel Malone, Bethel Nolan and John Sishc. Preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte; parents, Julius and Stella Sishc; brother, Chester Sishc; sisters, Marie Frances and Lillie Foreman; and grandsons, Billy Wilson and Miles Huber.

SITTER, John
b. 25 Dec 1905 - Russia
d. 21 Oct 1972 - Glendive
From Billings MT Gazette, Monday 23 Oct 1972
GLENDIVE—John Sitter, 66, died Saturday. Born Dec. 25, 1905, in Russia, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Nick Sitter. Married LIZZIE PLAYLE. Survivors include the widow; a stepson, Gayle, Belgrade; a brother, Steve, Dodge ND; 2 sisters, Mrs. Julia Klug, Burbank WA, and Mrs. Grace Lortz, Pasco WA; a stepbrother; 6 stepsisters; 5 step-grandchildren; and 5 step-great-grandchildren

SIVAK, Marilyn
b. 30 Oct 1940 - Billings County, North Dakota
d. 16 Dec 2008 - Bismarck, North Dakota
From Dickinson ND Ladbury Funeral Home 18 Dec 08
Marilyn Reisenauer, 68, died Tuesday, December 16, 2008. Born October 30, 1940 in Billings County at Snow, ND, the daughter of Paul H. and Polly (Gawryluk) Sivak. Married PHIL G. REISENAUER. Survived by her husband, Phil; their four children, Troy (Heidi Shaffer) Reisenauer, Fargo, Tracy (Dana) Schagunn, Dickinson, Tremaine (Jason) Badinger, Dickinson, and Todd (Amy) Reisenauer, Fargo; six grandchildren, Noah, Trevor and Matthew Schagunn, Mason and Rachael Badinger, and Tess Reisenauer; three sisters, Aggie Papka, Dickinson, Jan (Ronald) Kadrmas, Dickinson, and Virginia (Bob) Holland, Dickinson; and four brothers, Steve Sivak, Dickinson, Charles Sivak, Dickinson, Paul Sivak, Dickinson, and Emil Sivak, Orlando, Fla. Preceded in death by her parents.

SLICE, Anna Gwendolyn
b. 23 July 1923 - Sterling, Colorado
d. 10 Jan 2009 - Sidney, Nebraska
From The Star-Herald, Scottsbluff, NE - from 1/14/2009 - 1/16/2009
SIDNEY - Anna Gwendolyn Hammond, age 85, passed away Saturday evening, Jan. 10, 2009.
Anna Gwendolyn Hammond, the daughter of Roy and Sadie Teresa (Krause) Slice, was born at the home of her grandparents in Sterling, Colo., July 23, 1923. United in marriage to BILLY DEAN HAMMOND.
Charter member of the Cheyenne Genealogical Society. Survivors include her husband, Bill of Sidney; one daughter, Pam Swanson of St. Joseph, Mo.; two sons, Charles Hammond and wife Pat of Dalton, and Kevin Hammond and wife Patty of Lincoln; her sister, Shirley Trum and husband Paul of Lewellen; and brother, Roy Slice and wife Bea of Livermore, Calif.; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by one son-in-law, Jerald Swanson; and one daughter-in-law, Virginia Hammond.

**SMIDT, Mathilda Kilwein (Ott)
See Mathilda Ott

SMITH, Awilda Mae
b. 8 Nov 1925 - Logan, Oklahoma
d. 5 Oct 2008 - Amarillo, Texas
From Pamphlet from Funeral Home
Awilda Mae "Boogie" Jergenson was born November 8, 1925, in Logan, Oklahoma to Herbert Lincoln and Sarah Phrona (Daily) Smith. Married FREDDIE JERGENSON. Preceded in death by her husband; a son, Rickey who was killed in action in the Vietnam War at the age of 19, and her parents. Survivors include her sister and her husband Nadine and Harry Herber of Amarillo; eleven nieces and nephews; and numerous other family friends.

SMITH, Florene
b. 4 Sep 1929
d. 18 Apr 2009 - Englewood, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, April 21, 2009
BURNS - Florene Koehn, 79, died April 18, 2009. Born Sept. 4, 1929, to Daniel and Lena Schmidt Smith. Married VERNON KOEHN. He survives. Other survivors include: daughters, Judy Koehn, Kathy Bender, Wanda Koehn, and Janarro Jantz; brothers, Howard Smith, Jim Smith, Benton Smith, Chester Smith, and Dan Smith, Jr.; sisters, Erma Koehn, Bertha Koehn, and Luana Isaac; special niece, Rose Forgy; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

SMITH, Jerry Ann
b. 30 Apr 1939 - Wichita, Kansas
d. 26 Apr 2009 - Wichita, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Thursday, April 30, 2009
Jerry Ann Miller, 69, Catharine, died Sunday, April 26, 2009. Born Aug. 30, 1939, in Wichita to Edward and Lois Smith. Married CLETUS JOSEPH MILLER, SR. He preceded her in death March 29, 2007.
Survivors include three sons, Cletus Miller Jr., Manhattan, Chris Miller, Hays, and Edward Miller, Colby; two daughters, Lisa Buhrle, Hays, and Lori Miller, Catherine; six grandchildren, Joseph "Joe" Miller and Clayton "Butch" Buhrle, Jessica Miller, Trenton Miller and Lacy Miller, all of Hays, and Josh Miller, Catherine; and a great-grandchild, Preston Miller, Hays. Preceded in death by her parents; and three brothers, Harry, Donald and William Smith.

SMYTH, James P.
b. 13 Feb 1921 - Chicago
d. 1 Jan 2009 - Sheboygan
From The Sheboygan Press - January 3, 2009
James P. Smyth, age 87, Sheboygan passed away Thursday, January 1, 2009. Born February 13, 1921 in Chicago to the late John and Jane (McAvoy) Smyth. United in marriage to the former FLORENCE FAGAN. Survivors include his wife Florence, children Michael Smyth of Sheboygan, Loretta Smyth of Warrenville, IL, James (Jeanne) Smyth II of Cedar Grove, Jeff (Mary) Smyth of Sheboygan, Jerome (Pam) Smyth of De Pere, Mary Smyth of St. Louis, ten grandchildren Matt (Christa) Smyth, Sean Smyth, Megan Smyth, Riley Smyth, Benjamin Smyth, Casey Smyth, Katherine Smyth, Jim Smyth III, Elliot Smyth, Elizabeth Seymour, great grandchildren Andrew and Zachary Smyth. Jim is further survived by a sister and brother-in-law Jane (Ed) Mueller of Chicago. Preceded in death by his parents and three brothers Dan, John and Tom.

**SPAHN, Regina (Palu)
See Regina Palu

SPIER, S. J. "Jim"
b. un - Russia
d. 10 Aug 1974
From Butte MT, The Montana Standard, Monday 12 Aug 1974
Spier, S. J. Jim not given-1974 - S. J. Spier died Saturday morning. Born in Russia. Survivors include brothers, C. W. Greiner, Provo UT, Col Paul Greiner, Ogden UT, and Harold Greiner, Butte; a sister, Mrs. Roy Nelson, El Sorito CA.

SPITZER, Calvin
b. 29 Aug 1925 - Streeter, North Dakota
d. 20 Jan 2009 - Billings, Montana
From Billings Gazette, Billings, MT - 22 Jan 2009
Calvin "Cal" Spitzer, 83, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009. Born on Aug. 29, 1925, in Streeter, N.D., a son of Phillip and Lydia Spitzer. Married DORIS ANDRES. They raised six children: Debbie (Nolan) Krieger of Billings, Steve (Sandi) Spitzer of Dundee, Ore., Sandra (Bill) Stout of Cul-de-sac, Idaho, Susan (Larry) Diedrich of Billings, David (Teresa) Spitzer of Billings, and Don (Shirley) Spitzer of Billings. Celebrated their 60th anniversary last August. Along with his children and his wife, Cal is survived by 11 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and four siblings, Richard and Delano Spitzer of Minnesota, and Erma Ginger and Herbert Spitzer of North Dakota.

**SPOMER, Esther A. (Kostbahn)
See Esther A. Kosbahn

SPOMER, George
b. 20 Jul 1885 - Russia
d. 30 Mar 1968 - Great Falls
Billings MT Gazette, Monday 1 Apr 1968
Spomer, George 1885-1968 - GREAT FALLS— George Spomer, 82, died Saturday morning (March 30).
Born in Russia on July 20, 1885. Married CHRISTINA MARIE DAVIS. Survivors include the widow; five daughters, Florence Spomer, Tacoma, Mrs. Carl Schmidt, Brule NE, Josephine Spomer and Mrs. Jerry Drake, both of Denver; Mrs. Ray Morris, Puyallup WA; three sons, George Jr., Westport WA, David of Denver and Howard, Seattle; three sisters, Mrs. Pauline Veto, Denver, Mrs. Tillie Cook and Mrs. Marie Epperson, both of Tacoma; three brothers: Albert, Tacoma, and Charlie and Henry, both of Ovid CO; 25 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

**STAAB, Joan G. (Costello)
See Joan G. Costello

STAATZ, Lowell M.
b. 23 Aug 1920 - Lyona Community, Kansas
d. 6 Mar 2009
From Salina Journal - Sunday, March 8, 2009
ABILENE — Lowell M. Staatz, 88, died Friday, March 6, 2009. Born Aug. 23, 1920, in the Lyona community, to George and Ella Mueller Staatz. Preceded in death by his son, Gary, in 2005; and sister, Leola Black. Survivors include his wife, LOLA (BLACK), of Abilene; daughter, Barbara Anderson, of Abilene; daughter-in-law, Connie Staatz, of Abilene; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

STAATZ, Lowell M.
b. 23 Aug 1920 - Lyona Community, Kansas
d. 6 Mar 2009
From Abilene Reflector-Chronicle - March 10, 2009
Lowell M. Staatz, 88, died Friday, March 6, 2009. Born Aug. 23, 1930, in the Lyona Community, the son of George and Ella of George and Ella Mueller Staatz. Married LOLA BLACK. Survivors include his wife, Lola; one daughter, Connie Anderson, and one daughter-in-law, Barbara Staatz, all of Abilene; five grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Preceded in death by one son, Gary, in 2005; and a sister, Leola Black. . This obituary was written and paid for by the family of Lowell M. Staatz.

STAHL, Mary
b. abt 1887
d. Jan 1962
From Long Beach CA Independent 18 Jan 1962
STAHL—Mrs. Mary, 75, died Monday. Surviving are daughter, Ann; sons, Frank, Alfred, Ben Joseph, George; sister, Mrs. Frank Stadelman.

**STAIGER, Emma (Heupel)
See Emma Heupel

**STAUB, Bula M. (Swartz)
See Bula M. Swartz

STAUB, Carl M.
b. 14 Nov 1928 - Stafford County, Kansas
d. 16 Dec 2008 - St. John, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News and Great Bend (Kan) Tribune - Thursday, December 18, 2008
ST. JOHN - Carl M. Staub, 80, died Dec. 16, 2008. Born Nov. 14, 1928, in rural Stafford County, the son of Theodore Nicholas and Ida Mae (Hathaway) Staub. Married NONA LEA (WILSON. She preceded him in death. Survivors include: two sons, Lonnie and Carl Jr., both of St. John; two daughters, Gail Dill and Rita Suiter, both of St. John; a sister, Zelma Lee Wendelburg, Stafford; 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by a son, John Nicholas Staub.

STAUDINGER, George
b. ca 1890 - Russia
d. 4 Nov 1971
From Billings MT Gazette, Friday 5 Nov 1971
Staudinger, George not given/ca.1890-1971 - Laurel—George Staudinger, 81, died Thursday morning (Nov. 4). Born in Russia, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Staudinger. Married ROSE SCHMIDT.
Survived by his widow; four sons, Tom of Spokane WA; Phillip of Roberts; George Jr., of Missoula and William of Laurel; a daughter, Mrs. Lewis Warden of Laurel; two brothers, John of Richardton ND and Frank of Castle Rock WA; 19 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

**STAUDINGER, Marianna (Fischer)
See Marianna Fischer

STAUDINGER, Susanna
b. 1876 - Russia
d. 31 Jan 1955 - Salem, Oregon
From Bismarck Tribune, Wednesday 2 Feb 1955
Mrs. Frank Meuchel, 78, died at Salem, Ore., Monday. [nee Susanna Staudinger] Born in Russia in 1876. Married to FRANK MEUCHEL in Russia in 1896. Leaves three sons, Fred and Alphonse Meuchel, Mandan, and Anton Meuchel, Judson, and eight daughters. The daughters are Mrs. Paul Landeis, Mandan; Mrs. Harry Doll and Mrs. George Olheiser, New Salem; Mrs. Matt Olheiser, Helena, Mont.; Mrs. John Meuchel and Mrs. Alois Weiss, Salem, Ore.; Mrs. Joseph Mosbrucker, Portland, Ore., and Mrs. Tony Dietz, Long View, Wash. Two brothers preceded her in death.

STECKLEIN, Josephine
b. 5 Oct 1915 - Munjor, Kansas
d. 10 Apr 2009 - Hays, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Sunday, April 12, 2009
Josephine Gross, 93, died Friday, April 10, 2009. Born Oct. 5, 1915, in Munjor to Carl and Anna (Younger) Stecklein. Married ALPHONSE GROSS. He preceded her in death in 1974. Survivors include two sons, Virgil and wife, Rosalie, Lester and wife, Sheryl, and Art and wife, Dorothy, all of Hays; two daughters, Jane Werner and husband, Tom, Omaha, Neb., and Ruth Burgard and husband, Barry, Goddard; two brothers, Frank Stecklein, San Antonio, and Rich Stecklein, Arvada, Colo.; a sister, Rose Linenberger, Hays; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by a daughter, Patricia.

STECKLER, Frances Raphael
b. 3 Jan 1901 - Glen Ullin, North Dakota
d. 8 Feb 1975 - Missoula
From Missoula MT Missoulian, Monday 10 Feb 1975
Froehlich, Frances Raphael (Steckler) 1901-1975 - Frances Raphael Froehlich, 74, died Saturday. Born Jan. 3, 1901, at Glen Ullin ND. (nee Steckler) Married JOHN V. FROEHLICH. Survivors include 4 daughters, Mrs. Cecil Bond and Mrs. Robert Hauck, both of Missoula; Mrs. Ken Seman of Great Falls and Mrs. Lonnie Harmon of Billings; 3 sons, Raymond, John and Richard, all of Missoula; 2 sisters, Mrs. Rose Hamann of Bozeman and Sister Martinett OSB of Bismarck ND; a son-in-law, Frank Bond of Missoula; 40 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren.

STEFFAN, Fred
b. 13 Nov 1901 - Russia -
d. 9 May 1968 - Billings, Montana
From Billings MT Gazette, Thursday 9 May 1968
Fred Steffan, 66, died Thursday morning as the results of injuries received in a one-car accident Monday evening east of Edgar on the Edgar-Pryor Road. Born Nov. 13, 1901 in Russia. Married AGATHA BRAUN. Survivors include his widow, a son, Thomas of Fromberg; 2 daughters, Mrs. Darwin Chesley of Fremont CA, and Mrs. Richard Pachl, Denver CO; 9 grandchildren

STEFFAN, Joan R.
b. 31 Mar 1941 - Edgar, North Dakota
d. 10 Nov 1963
From Billings MT Gazette, Tuesday 12 Nov 1963
Morris, Joan R. (Steffan) 1941-1963 - Columbus—Mrs. Joan R. Morris, 22, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Steffan, died of injuries received in an accident near Columbus early Sunday morning. Born March 31, 1941, at Edgar. Married to JAMES P. MORRIS. He died in 1962. Surviving are her parents, 2 daughters, Mary and Patricia, both of Columbus, 2 brothers, Theodore Steffan, 608 Parkhill Drive, and Ronnie Steffan, of Edgar, 4 sisters, Mrs. Lloyd Alleman, and Mrs. Don McNeiley, both of Hammond IN, Mrs. Ralph Becktold, Bridger, and Miss Bonnie Steffan, of Edgar, her maternal grandmother Mrs. Martin Hegel, Fromberg, and paternal grandfather, William Steffan, Edgar.

STEIN, Adam
b. Jun 1883 - Russia
d. 26 Sep 1944
From Bismarck Tribune, Tuesday 26 Sep 1944
Adam Stein, 59, died at 8:15 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, (1944). A widower, Mr. Stein leaves three sons and two daughters. His sons are Jack, Mandan; Peter, Driscoll, and Adam, Jr. at home. His daughters are Mrs. Andrew Ehlis and Mrs. John Ehlis, both of Mandan. A son, George, died in 1914. He leaves a brother, Joe Stein of Mandan, and 21 grandchildren. Born in June 1883, in Russia, he came to this country at the age of 5 . Married MATHILDA BERNHARDT . She died four years ago.

STEIN, ADELINE
b. 25 May 1941 - Taylor
d. 13 Jul 1955 - Antelope Creek
From Dickinson Press, Saturday July 16, 1955
Laub, Kathleen - 1941-1955 - Services for drowning victims, Kathleen Laub and Adeline Stein, were to be held Saturday, July 16. The two were drowned when swimming in Antelope creek, July 13. (1955) Kathleen, 14, was born at Dickinson, March 13, 1941, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Laub. She is survived by her parents, 2 brothers, Robert, Gladstone; John, Eugene OR; and a sister, Mrs. Anton Beil, Dickinson and a grandfather, Mike Laub, Dickinson. (See Laub, Kathleen) ADELINE STEIN, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Stein was born at Taylor, May 25, 1941. Her survivors are her parents, 3 brothers, Leo, Taylor; John, Dickinson; and Ray in the army serving in Germany.

**STEINER, Margaret M. (Schneider)
See Margaret M. Schneider

STEINERT, Bertha G.
b. 3 Oct 1919 - Havelock, Nebraska
d. 28 Dec 2008 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Herald, Scottsbluff, NE - 31 Dec 2008
Bertha G. Hoffman Schulz, 89, died Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008. Born on Oct. 3, 1919, in Havelock, Neb., to Dave and Maggie (Koch) Steinert. Married ADOLPH HOFFMAN. He died on July 10, 1970. Married PAUL SCHULZ . Paul died April 18, 1989. Survived by two daughters and their husbands, Adele and Dick Hoyt of Orange, Calif., and Rebeca and Ron Lawrence of Victorville, Calif.; grandchildren, Adrienne Lawrence and Brett Lawrence of Victorville; brother and sister-in-law, Harold and Lydia Steinert of Gering; sisters, Elsie Williams of Gering, and Arlene Milton of Riverside, Calif.; and many nephews and nieces. Her parents; two husbands; and a brother, Huldrich Steinert preceded her in death.

STEINERT, Rufus H.
b. abt 1914
d. 10 Jun 2009
From Wichita Eagle - Friday, June 12, 2009 and Gt. Bend (Kan) Tribune - Saturday, June 13, 2009
Steinert, Rufus H., 95, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2009. Survivors include his wife of 70 years, LeNore; daughter, Sheryl Browning and husband, Jim; sister, Alvina Bangert; 2 step-grandchildren and 3 step-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

 

 

 

STEINLE, Edith
b. 19 Dec 1929
d. 24 Feb 2009 - Plainville, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday - February 26, 2009
NATOMA - Edith Ahrens, 79, died Feb. 24, 2009. Born Dec. 19, 1929, the daughter of David G. and Lydia Waymaster Steinle. Married HERBERT AHRNES. He died Sept. 12, 1999. Survivors include: son, Ron; daughter Joyce Graves; brothers, Edward and Kenneth Steinle; sister, Wilma Panzer; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

STEINLE, Edith
b. 19 Dec 1929 - Bunker Hill, Kansas
d. 24 Feb 2009
From Salina Journal - Thursday, February 26, 2009
NATOMA -- Edith Ahrens, 79, died Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009. Born Dec. 19, 1929, in Bunker Hill.
She was preceded in death by her husband, HERBERT (AHRENS) , in 1999; and a grandson, Danny Graves. Survivors include a son, Ron, of Rolla, Mo.; a daughter, Joyce Graves, of Solomon; two brothers, Edward Steinle, of Bavaria, and Kenneth Steinle, of Salina; a sister, Wilma Panzer, of Lincoln; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

STEINLE, Edith
b. 19 Dec 1929 - Bunker Hill, Kansas
d. 24 Feb 2009 - Plainville, Kansas
From Ellsworth County Independent/Reporter - Thursday, March 5, 2009
NATOMA - Edith Ahrens, 79, died Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009. Born Dec. 19, 1929, at Bunker Hill to David G. and Lydia Waymaster Steinle. Married HERBERT AHRENS. He died Sept. 12, 1999. Preceded in death by a grandson, Danny Graves, in 1999. Survivors include a son, Ron Ahrens of Rolla, Mo.; a daughter, Joyce Graves of Solomon; two brothers, Edward Steinle of Bavaria and Kenneth Steinle of Salina; a sister, Wilma Panzer of Lincoln; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

STEINLE, Alice J.
b. 15 Jun 1927 - Dorrance, Kansas
d. 19 April 2009 - Winter Haven, Florida
From Salina Journal - Friday, April 24, 2009
AUBURNDALE, Fla. -- Alice J. Scott, age 81, died Sunday, April 19, 2009. Born on June 15, 1927, in Dorrance, Kansas, the daughter of David A. and Emilie (Heinitz) Steinle. United in marriage to VIRGIL D. "SCOTTY" SCOTT . He preceded her in death on Dec. 30, 2005. Survived by a daughter, Barbara Landmark, of Auburndale, Florida; two grandchildren, Michelle Harris and her husband, Guerry, and Lori Matthews-Watt; three great grandchildren, Delaney and Tabitha Harris and Madison Watt; a brother, Leo Steinle, of Alabama; and a sister, Leona Flack, of Louisiana; numerous nieces and nephews, including Clyde Scott and his wife Sylvia, of Manhattan; and great- and great-great-nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents; by one son, Craig Duane Scott, who died in infancy; by an infant daughter; by her son-in-law, Barry Landmark; and by two sisters and six brothers

**STEINLE, Esther M. (Larsen)
See Esther M. Larsen

STEINLE, Wilbur R.
b. 5 Mar 1915 - Dorrance, Kansas -
d. 20 Jun 2000 - Salina, Kansas
From Obituary, The Salina Journal, 22 June 2000.
Wilbur R. Steinle, 75, died Tuesday, June 20, 2000. Born March 5, 1925, at Dorrance A son of David and Emelie Heinitz Steinle. Preceded in death by [his parents], a daughter, Theresa Steinle in 1965. Survivors include his wife, Esther of the home; Three sons, Clair and Keith, both of Salina, and Wil of Wichita; two daughters, Regina Morris and Karen Humphries, both of Salina; a brother, Leo of Alabama; two sisters, Leona Flack of Zachary, LA, and Alice Scott of Manhattan, and nine grandchildren.

STEINMARK, David A.
b. 10 Jan 1941 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
d. 1 Mar 2009 -Montrose, Colorado
From Scottsbluff Star Herald, Scottsbluff, NE - 19 Mar 2009
David A. Steinmark, age 68, died March 1, (2009). Born in Scottsbluff, on Jan. 10, 1941 to Dave and Elsie (Eckhardt) Steinmark. Married BARBARA A. REITZ in a traditional German wedding in Scottsbluff. Enjoyed 48 years of marriage. Survived by his wife, Barbara, and children, Stuart (wife Sue [Hubert], children: Sharyl, Scott and Steven), Stacy (children: Blythe [husband Sean Brumley], Joshua, Nicolai, and Natasha), and Rebecca (husband Rich Coulter, child: Riah). Dave and Barb have eight grandchildren and are expecting their first great-grandchild. Also survived by his brother John Steinmark and wife, Sharon, of Scottsbluff, and their children Trevor, Shelley, and families. Preceded in death by his parents and infant sister.

STEINMETZ, Elizabeth
b. 5 Dec 1873 - Russia
d. 14 Aug 1952
From Walla Walla WA Union Bulletin, Friday 15 Aug 1952
Zier, Elizabeth (Steinmetz) 1873-1952 - Elizabeth Zier, 78, died Thursday. Born in Russia of German parents Dec. 5, 1873. Preceded in death by her husband, GEORGE ZIER, in 1918. Surviving are 8 children, Mrs. Theodore (Elizabeth) Clausen of Spokane, Mrs. Granvil (Evi) Brittson of Medford, Jacob Zier of Renton, Sam Zier of Medford, Henry Zier of Spokane, David, George and Herman Zier, all of Walla Walla; a brother, Henry Steinmetz of Ritzville; 18 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

STEINMETZ, Henry F.
b. 27 Jul 1901 - Dittle, Russia
d. 19 Sep 1972
From Billings MT Gazette, Wednesday 20 Sep 1972
Henry F. Steinmetz, 71, died Tuesday . Born July 27, 1901, in Diddle, Russia. Survivors include five sons, Henry of Park City, Melvin of Laurel, James of St. Louis, Mo., Daniel of Bloomington, Ind., and Reuben of 4702 Stone Ave.; four daughters, Mrs. Reuben Heimbichner of 2141 Ida Lane, Mrs. Harold Wittman of 317 S. 39th St., Mrs. Thomas Newman of Miles City, and Mrs. Chuck Hoferer of Sumner, Wash.; the stepmother, Mrs. George Steinmetz of Toppenish, Wash.; three brothers, Alex and Sam Steinmetz, of Wapato, Wash., and Lloyd Steinmetz of California; three sisters, Mrs. Carl Bromgard of Wapato, Mrs. Lydia Roh of Seattle and Mrs. Leah Bell of West Billings; 32 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

STEINMETZ, Katherine
b. 15 Jan 1894 - Russia
d. 9 Jan 1957 - Billings, Montana
From Billings MT Gazette, Saturday 12 Jan 1957
Steinmetz, Katherine (___) Bertram 1894-1957 HARDIN— Mrs. Katherine Steinmetz, 62, died Wednesday (Jan 9). Born in Russia Jan. 15, 1894. Married to HENRY STEINMETZ. He died in 1954.
Survivors include two sons, Alex Bertram of Anchorage AK and Peter Bertram of Billings; five daughters, Mrs. Lydia Reinhardt of Kinsey, Mrs. Irene Steinmetz of Toppenish WA, Mrs. Anna Kukasky of Akron OH, Mrs. Caroline Hunter of Las Vegas NV and Mrs. Ruby Small of Harlem and a sister, Mrs. Mary Schnell of Portland OR.

STEPONICK, Mayme
b. 27 Feb 1917 - Bronx, New York
d. 6 Apr 2009 - Dorrance, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Wednesday, April 8, 2009
DORRANCE -- Mayme "Mae" Blehm, 92, of Dorrance, died Monday, April 6, 2009. Born Feb. 27, 1917, in Bronx, NY, the daughter of Alfred and Antonia (Hydukeviz) Steponick. Preceded in death by her husbands, DAVE HEINZE, in 1938, and HERBERT E. BLEHM, in 1998. Survivors include two sons, Wilbur (Darlene) Crabb, of Keats, and Robert (Grace) Blehm, of Russell; sister, Elsie "Toni" Bryant, of Golden, Colo.; six grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and 7 great-great-grandchildren.

STEPPER, Robert
b. 24 May 1892 - Russia
d. 3 Feb 1967
From Billings MT Gazette, Monday 6 Feb 1967
TERRY—Robert Stepper, 74, Terry, died Friday. Born in Russia, May 24, 1892. Married EMMILIE GOETZ . She died in 1931. Married FRIEDERICKA BAUB in 1934. Survivors are the widow; 3 sons, Walter, Terry, Leo, Park City and Robert J., Billings; 5 daughters, Mrs. Karl Fischer, Anaconda; Mrs. Jack Golidka and Mrs. Leland Bodin, both of Williston, ND, Mrs. Fay Watson, Lewistown and Miss Evelyn Stepper, Billings; 3 brothers including Matt, Miles City; 3 sisters including Mrs. Gerald Rasmussen, Harlowton and Mrs. Claire Coleman, Shawmut; 27 grandchildren.

**STEWART, Ruby Faye (Dilley)
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STICKA, Adam
b. 9 My 1924 - Dickinson, North Dakota
d. 8 Jul 1965
From Billings MT Gazette, Friday 9 Jul 1965
Sticka, Adam 1924-1965 - Adam Sticka, 41, died Thursday afternoon. Born May 9, 1924, in Dickinson ND, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Sticka. Married IRENE HEGEL. Survivors include the widow; a son, Ronald; 4 daughters, Carol Lee, Constance, Pamela and Toni Marie, all of the family home; the parents, at 926 Miles Ave.; a brother, Arnie of Bridger; and 3 sisters, Mrs. Sam Spaulding, Belfry, Mrs. Ervin Roll, 921 Miles Ave., and Mrs. Elvin Kaufman, Lefor ND.

STICKA, Ambrose
b. 4 Jan 1882 - Odessa, Russia
d. 23 Apr 1955
From Billings MT Gazette, Monday 25 Apr 1955
RED LODGE—Ambrose Sticka, 73, died Saturday night. Born in Odessa, Russia, Jan. 4, 1882. Came to the United States 54 years ago. Married MATHILDA JUDTH. She died Feb. 7, 1953. Surviving are four sons, Math of Anaconda, Tony of Fromberg, and Louis and Alex of Bridger; two daughters, Mrs. Paul Kroll and Miss Katie Sticka, both of Bridger; four sisters, Mrs. Catherine Schoff of Laurel, Mrs. Mike Wanner of Glendive, Mrs. John Wanner and Mrs. Isabelle Roller, both of Dickinson; five brothers, Leonard Sticka of Billings, Nick, Joe and Paul Sticka, all of Dickinson, and Jack Sticka of Sidney. Also surviving are 18 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

STICKA, Jacob
b. 4 May 1929 - Belfield, North Dakota
d. 4 May 1966 - Billings, Montana
From . Billings MT Gazette, Thursday 5 May 1966
Jacob (Jack) Sticka, 37, died Wednesday morning. Born May 4, 1929, in Belfield, ND, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob C. Sticka. Married DELORES C. HANSON. Surviving are the widow; 4 sons, Melvin, Gary, David and Robert; 4 daughters, Barbara, Rose, Sandra and Kathy, all of the family home; 5 sisters, Mrs. Joseph Heiser of Lambert, Mrs. Francis Boyer of Sidney, Mrs. Robert Gonzales of Marino, CA, Mrs. Gene Ostrem of Fort Shaw and Mrs. Frank Steinbeisser of Sidney; 4 brothers, Louis of 439 Miles Ave., Frank of 6025 Hardin Road, Joseph of Sidney and John A. of Dickinson, ND and his father Jacob C. Sticka of Sidney.

STICKA, Jacob Carl
b. 16 Jul 1885 - Russia
d. 4 Feb 1973 - Dickinson, North Dakota
From Billings MT Gazette, Tuesday 6 Feb 1973
LAMBERT—Jacob Carl Sticka, 87, died Sunday. Born July 16, 1885, in Russia, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig Sticka. Married ROSA HEIDT. She died in 1953 Survivors include 4 sons, John, Dickinson; Joseph, Sidney, Frank, 348 Foster Lane, Billings, and Louis, 439 Miles Ave., Billings; 5 daughters, Mrs. Joe Heiser, Lambert, Mrs. Francis Boyer, Sidney, Mrs. Donald Zoanni, Culbertson, Mrs. Robert Gonzalez, Marina CA, and Mrs. Gene Ostrem, Ft. Shaw; 3 brothers, Leonard, 926 Miles Ave., Billings, and Joseph and Paul, both at a Dickinson nursing home; 2 sisters, Mrs. Isabella Roller, St. Luke’s Nursing Home, Dickinson, and Mrs. Mike Warner, Glendive; 60 grandchildren; 66 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

**STICKA, Mathilda (Judth)
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STICKA, Nick
b. 1887 - Russia
d. Oct 1959
From Billings MT Gazette, Thursday 15 Oct 1959
DICKINSON, N.D.—Nick Sticka, 72, died in his home. Born in 1887 in Russia. Came to the United States in 1889. Married ROSE OLHEISER. Survived by his wife, four daughters, Mrs. Valentine Schoch of Yakima, Wash., Mrs. Frank Dukart and Mrs. Ernest Braun of Dickinson and Mrs. Fred Kropp of Long Island, N.Y., four brothers, Leonard of Billings, Joe and Paul of Dickinson and Jacob of Miles City, Mont., and three sisters, Mrs. Mike Wanner of Glendive, Mont., Mrs. Isabel Roller of Dickinson and Mrs. Katie Schaff of Laurel, Mont.

STICKA, Rosa
b. 1896 - Rastadt, South Russia
d. Jun 1968
From Billings MT Gazette, Tuesday 11 Jun 1968
DICKINSON, N.D.—Funeral Services for Mrs. Rosa Jahner were held Saturday. born in 1896 in Rastadt, South Russia. Married VINCENT JAHNER .

**STICKA, Rose E. (Klein)
See Rose E. Klein

**STIEBER, Kathryn Margaret (Shield)
See Kathryn Margaret Shield

STILES, Shelia
b. 7 Jan 1950 - Ellsworth, Kansas
d. 4 Mar 2009 - Wilson, Kansas
From Ellsworth County Independent/Reporter - Thursday, March 22, 2009
WILSON - Sheila (Stiles) Mauro, 59, died Wednesday, March 4, 2009. Born Jan. 7, 1950, in Ellsworth.
Preceded in death by her husband, Peter MAURO, on May 2, 2002; and father, Joseph Stiles, on June 2, 2004. Survivors include her brothers, Tim Stiles of Shawnee, Kevin Stiles, of Houston, Patrick Stiles, of Claflin, and Dr. Michael Stiles , of Leawood; sister, Sandra Krusich, of Shawnee; and mother Patricia Stiles, of Wilson.

STINE, Anne Katherine
b. abt 1889 - Odessa, Russia
d. 21 Nov 1972 - Laurel, Montana
From Billings MT Gazette, Wednesday 22 Nov 1972
LAUREL—Anne Katherine Zent, 83, died Tuesday. Born in Odessa, Russia, to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stine. Came to the US in 1921. Married JOE ZENT. He died in 1950. Survivors include: 2 daughters, Mrs. Richard R. Fredericks of Laurel and Mrs. Eugene Chumlui of Poway CA; 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren

STOCKE, Joseph F.
b. 9 Apr 1913 - Richardton, North Dakota
d. 31 Mar1969 - Butte, Montana
From Billings MT Gazette, Thursday 3 Apr 1969
BUTTE—Joseph F. Stocke, 55, died Monday night in his sleep at his home. born April 9, 1913, in Richardton, N.D. Married CHARLOTTE BYRNE. Survived by his widow, a son, Raymond, Torrance, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. Edward Deschamps, Eugene, Ore., and Mrs. Andrew Moritz, Fort Knox, Ky.; a foster son, Raymond Byrne, Eugene, Ore.; three brothers, Albert, Farmington, N.M., Ralph, Huntington Beach, Calif., and William, Missoula; three sisters, Mrs. C. A. Hagastad, Billings, Mrs. James Anglemeyer, Sunnyvale, Calif., and Mrs. Frank Allen, Missoula; and eight grandchildren.

STOCKERT, Agnes
b. 2 Oct 1938 - Solen, North Dakota
d. 16 Jan 2009 - Jamestown, North Dakota
From Jamestown ND Lisko Funeral Home 20 Jan 09
Agnes Stockert, 70, died Friday, January 16, 2009. Born October 2, 1938 at Solen, ND the daughter of Alphonse and Rosalia (Froelich) Stockert. Survivors include 5 brothers: Quentin (Lori) Stockert, Bismarck, ND; Ted (Jan) Stockert, Bismarck, ND; Walter Stockert, Glen Ulin, ND; Andy (Iris) Stockert, Henderson, NV; Blaine “Pat” (Barb) Stockert, Jamestown, ND; 4 sisters: Irene (Phil) Hoffman, Bismarck, ND; Betty Craig, Superior, MT; Felice (Gary) Enright, Kansas City, MO; Rosemary (Wayne) Skiftun, McCall, ID; a brother-in-law, Raymond L. (Julie) Johnmeyer, Fayette, MO; 3 sisters-in-law: Catherine (Leo) Stockert-Martin; Willie (Joe) Stockert, Washburn, ND; Sherri (Dennis) Stockert, Denver, CO and a special friend, Ruth Soma. Preceded in death by her parents; 5 brothers: Joe, Ed, Leo, James, Dennis; a sister, Juliana (Ray) Johnmeyer; 4 sisters-in-law: Vi (Walt) Stockert; Judy (Andy) Stockert; Sylvia (James) Stockert; Irene (Ed) Stockert; 2 brothers-in-law: Leroy (Felice) Jenner; Jerry (Betty) Craig and a special friend .

**STOCKIE, Emma (Sattler)
See Emma Sattler

**STOLTZ, Caroline (Hatzenbuehler)
See Caroline Hatzenbuehler

**STOLTZ, Jayleen Margaret (Knutson)
See Jayleen Margaret Knutson

**STOPPEL, Elva Pearl (Clark)
See Elva Pearl Clark

STOPPEL, Henry J.
b. 9 Jun 1875 - Mieatermonjou, Russia
d. 30 Mar 1947
From Wilson World - April 3, 1947 and Ellsworth Co. Independent Reporter, Thursday, April 2, 2009
Death came to Henry J. Stoppel, 71, Sunday Morning, March 30, (1947). Born on June 9, 1875, in Mieatermonjou, Russia. Married ANNA ELIZABETH RIEB. Mrs. Stoppel died June 30, 1942. To them were born 12 children, seven of whom preceded their father in death. Surviving are three sons: Chris of Wilson; Jake, who lives in Montana; and Paul, of Kanopolis; and two daughters: Laura Hilgenberg of Bunker Hill, and Hannah Brown of Wilson; also a sister Martha Wasmuth of Chicago and 26 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. In addition to raising their own large family, Mr. and Mrs. Stoppel also provided a home land gave parents love and care to David Betz and Marie Anschutz.

**STOTTS, Elnora Florence (Knehans)
See Elnora Florence Knehans

**STRAUCH, Hilda (Kammersqaard)
See Hilda Kammersqaard

STRAUSZ, Selma Freni
b. 2 Jan 1915
d. 7 Apr 2009 - Hesston, Kansas
From Newton Kansan - Saturday, April 11, 2009
HESSTON - Selma Freni (Strausz) Klassen, 94, died Tuesday (April 7, 2009). Born Jan. 2, 1915, to Peter J. and Anna (Flickner) Strausz. They preceded her in death. Married RUDOLPH A. "R.A." KLASSEN.
Celebrated their golden anniversary in 1987. Her husband died in 1990. Preceded in death by an infant daughter, Agnetha Ann, and six siblings. Survived by one brother, Melvin Strausz, and wife, Viola; and four children: Donald Klassen and wife, Roine; James Klassen and wife, Ly; Vernell Miller and husband, Paul; and Cynthia Goerzen and husband, Les. Also is survived by eight grandchildren, Rachel (Klassen) and Karl Friesen, Jonathan and Fallon Miller, Elise (Miller) and Tony Garetto, Andre Miller, Annaka Miller, John and Terah Goerzen, Peter and Katherine Goerzen and James Goerzen; and seven great-grandchildren, Aaron Friesen, Emily Friesen, Trenton Melcher, Andrew Miller, Kaylee Miller, James Garetto and Jacob Goerzen; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

STRECKER, Donald G.
b. 23 Sep 1942
d. 22 Dec 2008 - Wichita, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Donald G. Strecker, 66, died Dec. 22, 2008. Born Sept. 23, 1942, the son of Julius and Marie Meier Strecker. Survivors include: sister, Norma and Jim Tanner; and eight nieces and nephews, James Tanner, Jeffrey Tanner, Jon Tanner, Barbara Clingan, Steve Rosel, Joan Bohan, George Rosel, and Janet Willimon.

STRECKER, Donald G.
b. 23 Sep 1942 - Russell, Kansas
d. 22 Dec 2008 - Wichita, Kansas
From Russell County News - December 31, 2008
Donald G. Strecker, 66, died Monday Dec. 22, 2008. Born Sept. 23, 1942 in Russell to Julius and Marie (Meier) Strecker. Preceded in death by his parents and sister Jean Rosel McEvilly. Survivors include a sister, Norma Tanner and husband Jim, Midwest City, OK; and eight nieces and nephews

**STRECKLER, Rosemary (Barth)
See Rosemary Barth

STRECKLER, Timothy John
b. 5 Jul 1956
d. 6 Jul 1956
From Bismarck Tribune Saturday 7 Jul 1956
NEW SALEM - Timothy John Streckler, one-day-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Streckler, died Friday. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at the New Salem Catholic Church.

STRICKER, Dolores
b. 20 Jul 1933 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
d. 1 Feb 2009 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From the Dugan Kramer Funeral Chapel obituaries website - Scottsbluff, NE
Delores “Dee” Loseke, 75, died Sunday, February 1, 2009. Born July 20, 1933 in Scottsbluff, NE to Conrad “Coney” and Charlotte (Ehrlick) Stricker. Married VERNON LOSEKE. Survivors include her husband Vernon; children: Jan (Arlowe) Fibelstad, Bayard, NE, Karen (Larry) Houk, Mitchell, NE and Steve (Kathy) Loseke of Lincoln, NE; grandchildren: Jason (Sara) Houk, Mitchell, NE, Justin (Kim) Houk, Mitchell, NE, Christa (Dylan Wilhelm) Houk, Lincoln, NE, Britney Loseke, Lincoln, NE, Brandon Dexter, Rapid City, SD and Katie Fibelstad, Bayard, NE; two great grandchildren: Colin Houk and Rylan Houk; brother: Stan (Dorothy) Stricker, Scottsbluff, NE; sisters: Leona (John) Kenney, Kansas, Hanna Engelman, Scottsbluff, NE and Irene (Dave) Wilton, California. Preceded in death by her parents, brother and sister-in-law: Willard and Esther Stricker and sister: Martha Dillman.

STRICKER, Ronald C.
b. 27 Nov 1933 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska -
d. 20 May 2009
From The Star-Herald, Scottsbluff, NE - 5/21/2009 - 5/24/2009
Ronald C. Stricker, 75, died Wednesday, May 20, 2009. Born on Nov. 27, 1933 in Scottsbluff, to Carl and Frieda (Benzel) Stricker. United in marriage to DONNA LOU SCHLAGER . Survived by his son, Bryon and wife, Diane Stricker of Frisco, Texas; grandchildren, Jimmy Stricker of Chicago, Ill., and Cristine and husband Matthew Thomas and great-grandson, Jordan Thomas of Milwaukee, Wis.; brothers, David C. and Elaine Stricker of Scottsbluff and Roger L. and Kathy Stricker of Cheyenne, Wyo.; sister, Joyce and Harold Kautz of Gering; brothers and sisters-in-law, Patricia Stricker of Mitchell, Shirley Schlager of Scottsbluff, Ken and Ginny Schlager of Mitchell and Dick and Carolyn Schlager of Ariz.; special friend and companion, Dorothy Steele of Scottsbluff and several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his wife, brother, Donald D. Stricker and parents and brother-in-law, Walter Schlager.

STRICKERT, Donna K.
b. 7 Feb 1959
d. 19 May 2009 - Pawnee County, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, May 21, 2009
SCOTT CITY - Donna K. Strickert, 50, died May 19, 2009. Born Feb. 7, 1959, the daughter of Roger and Beverly O'Hair Strickert. Survivors include: mother; two brothers, Ed and John Strickert; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Preceded in death by her father, grandparents and two uncles.


STRICKERT, Donna K.
b. 7 Feb 1959 - Scott City, Kansas
d. 19 May 2009 - Pawnee County, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Thursday, May 21, 2009
SCOTT CITY -- Donna K. Strickert, age 50, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2009, as the result of an automobile accident. Born Feb. 7, 1959, in Scott City, the daughter of Roger and Beverly O'Hair Strickert.
Survivors include her mother, Bev Strickert, of Scott City; two brothers, Ed and John, both of Lee's Summit, Mo; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Preceded in death by her father, grandparents and two uncles.

**STRICKLER, Lena Ivy (Offerle)
See Lena Ivy Offerle

**STROBEL, Carol A. (Hogan)
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**STROBERG, Marion Grace (Schemm)
See Marion Grace Schemm

**STRODA, Josephine A. (Johnston)
See Josephine A. Johnston

STROH, Raphael
b. 1889 - Russia
d. 3 Sep 1963 - Dickinson, North Dakota
Billings MT Gazette, Saturday 7 Sep 1963
Stroh, Raphael 1889-1963 - DICKINSON, N.D.—Raphael Stroh, 74, died Tuesday . Born in Russia in 1889 . Came to the US in 1892. Married CLEMENTINA KELLER. She survives him with 6 daughters, Mrs. Edgar Svetenko of Killdeer, Mrs. Monica Froelich, Mrs. John Hartman, Mrs. Peter Faller and Mrs. Anton Schmidt of Dickinson and Mrs. Bernard Kilzer of Richardton; four sons, Martin of Manning, Sebastian of Fairview MT, Peter of Dickinson and Nick of Manning.

STRUBE, Joe
b. 2 Nov 1941 - Claflin, Kansas
d. 23 Dec 2008 - Ellsworth, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, December 25, 2008
CLAFLIN - Joe Strube, 67, died Dec. 23, 2008. Born Nov. 2, 1941, the son of Benjamin T. and Thelma E. "Jacob" Strube. Married IRIS VESTAL URBAN. She preceded him in death on Dec. 5, 1998. Survivors include: sons, Mike Urban and wife Debbie, and Mitch Urban and wife Brenda, all of Claflin; daughter, Murine Prosser and husband Fred, Ellinwood; brother, Arthur and wife Donna, Claflin; grandchildren, Nicholas Urban, Wyatt Urban, Dakota Urban, Maggie Mae Urban, Marke Urban, Angel Urban, Stone Urban, Travis Prosser and Troy Prosser; and his best friend, Buff. Preceded in death by two brothers, Dale and Robert, and a sister, Coette Litzenberger.

**STUCKERT, Mary Katharine Ginter (Blumenschien)
See Mary Katharine Blumenschien

STUCKEY, Betty Carol
b. 12 Feb 1929 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
d. 24 Feb 2009 - Minatare, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Herald, Scottsbluff, NE - 26 Feb 2009
Betty Carol Reichert, 80, died Tuesday, Feb. 24, (2009). Born on Feb. 12, 1929 in Scottsbluff, to William C. and Gladys (Sloan) Stuckey. Married DAVID REICHERT. Survived by her children: Jerry Ray and Kimberly Reichert and Robert Mark and Pam Reichert both of Minatare; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, David, son, Harvey David Reichert, four brothers and four sisters.

STUCKY, Gilbert L.
b. 8 Mar 1917 - Moundridge, Kansas
d. 3 Mar 2009
From Salina Journal - Friday, March 6, 2009
PRETTY PRAIRIE -- Gilbert L. Stucky, 91, died Tuesday, March 3, 2009. Born March 8, 1917, in Moundridge to Rudolph J. and Emma Kaufman Stucky. Preceded in death by his wife, Helen, on July 2, 2008. Survivors include two sons, James P. and Stanley G.; a daughter, Jeanette M. Stucky; two brothers, Delmar and LeRoy; eight grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren

STUCKY, Joe E.
b. 5 Nov 1924 - Reno County, Kansas
d. 7 Jun 2009 - Pretty Prairie, Kansas
From Hutchison (Kan) News - Thursday, June 11,2009 - Submitted by Rachel E. Smith
PRETTY PRAIRIE - Joe E. Stucky, 84, died June 7, 2009. Born in Reno County on Nov. 5, 1924, the son of Adolph E. and Ida L. (McClure) Stucky. Married EMMA CLARA GRABER. She died on Aug. 11, 2007. Three children were born of the marriage, Scott Wallace Stucky, Valerie Jo Stucky and Judith Claire Stucky. Survived by his twin brother, Dr. John J. Stucky of Pretty Prairie; son, the Hon. Scott W. Stucky and wife, Jean, of Potomac, Md.; daughter, Valerie Stucky and husband, Richard Joyce, of Fairfax, Va.; daughter, Judi Jacobsen and husband, Steve Jacobsen, of Mission Hills, Kan.; and three grandchildren, Rick Joyce, Mary-Clare Stucky and Joseph Stucky.

STUCKY, Joy A.
b. 4 Dec 1915 - Tyrone, Oklahoma
d. 19 Feb 2009 - Goessel, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, February 12, 2009
MOUNDRIDGE - Joy A. Winsinger, 93, died Feb. 10, 2009. She was born Dec. 4, 1915, at Tyrone, Okla. to Ed T. and Bessie Libich Stucky. Married WILLIAM "BILL" WINSINGER. He survives. Other survivors include: a brother, Junior Stucky, Hutchinson; and two sisters, Jane McElhiney, McPherson, and Joan Ensz, Newton.


**STUCKY, Marjorie M. (Unruh)
See Marjorie M. Unruh

STUCKY, Nahida
b. 6 Jun 1912
d. 16 Jun 2009 - Newton, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, June 18, 2009
NEWTON - Nahida Stucky Miller, 97, died June 16, 2009. Born June 6, 1912, the daughter of Jacob B. and Mary Friesen Stucky. Married GEORGE N. MILLER. He died April 20, 1983. Survivors include: brother, Al Stucky; and three sisters, Amanda Nightingale, Linda Evans and Esther Wagner. Preceded in death by brothers, Harold, Eldo and Richard Stucky, and sisters, Frieda Pauls and Lorraine Stucky.

STUCKY, Nahida
b. 6 Jun 1912 - Moundridge, Kansas
d. 16 June 2009 - Newton, Kansas
From Newton Kansan - Thursday, June 18, 2009
NEWTON — Nahida Stucky Miller, 97, died Tuesday (June 16, 2009). Born on June 6, 1912, in rural Moundridge to Jacob B. and Mary Friesen Stucky. Married GEORGE N. MILLER . He died on April 20, 1983. Survivors include one brother, Al Stucky of Sunrise Beach, Texas; three sisters, Amanda Nightingale of Burrton, Linda Evans of Portland, Ore., and Esther Wagner of Hutchinson. Preceded in death by three brothers, Harold, Eldo and Richard; and two sisters, Frieda Pauls and Lorraine Stucky.

STULL, M. Ernestine
b. 8 Nov 1916 - Arlington, Kansas
d. 26 June 2009 - Hutchinson, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Sunday, June 28, 2009
M. Ernestine Sullivan, 92, died Friday, June 26, 2009. Born Nov. 8, 1916, in Arlington, to Jesse James and Myrtle Elizabeth Ousley Stull. Married DALLAS JACKSON SULLIVAN. He preceded her in death Dec. 28, 1994. Survivors include two sons, Duane, Arlington, and Danny and wife, Gail, Great Bend; two daughters, Dalline Sullivan and Deanna Mick and husband, Lee, Arlington; two brothers, Kenneth Stull, Arlington and Keith Stull, Hutchinson; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; and three step-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Helen Stull; and a brother, Chester Stull.

STUMPER, Katherine
b. 11 Jun 1885
d. 15 Apr 1956
From Dickinson Press, 18 Apr 1956
Stumper, Katherine (1885)-1956 - Mrs. Katherine Stumper, 71, died April 15 (1956). Married to JOHN STUMPER. He died in 1955. Survivors include the children, Mrs. Stephen Wilhelm, Milwaukee; Mrs. John Schmidt, Dunn Center; Mrs. John Krebs, Regent; Mrs. Floyd Barth, Gaston OR; Mrs. Fred Butler, Forsyth MT; Mrs. Henry Lutz, Miles City; John Stumper, Dillon MT; Matt Stumper, Kingus OR; and Eddie Stumper, Livingston MT. Three children preceded her in death. Other survivors include 48 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Matt Bayer and Mrs. Emma Reindel, Dickinson.

**STURMAN, Arlene A. Huff (Goetz)
See Arlene A. Goetz

STURN, Matthew Stephen
b. 11 Dec 1932 - Mandan, North Dakota
d. 8 Jul 1974 - Deer Lodge
From Billings MT Gazette, Wednesday 10 Jul 1974
Matthew Stephen Sturn, 41, was killed Monday night near Deer Lodge in a truck accident. Born Dec. 11, 1932 in Mandan, N.D., a son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sturn. Married DELORES KOBS. Survivors include the widow, a son, Daniel, and two daughters, Mrs. Dennis D. Cox and Vicky, all at home; three brothers, Frank of New Salem, Bernard of 115 ½ Ave. B, and James of 440 Burlington Ave.; three sisters, Mrs. Katherine Letzring of New Salem, Mrs. Mary Price of Hensler, N.D., and Mrs. Monica Niebauer of Mandan N.D., and a grandchild.

SUDERMAN, Joseph
b. 21 Jan 1918 - Gotebo, Oklahoma
d. 25 Apr 2009 - Dewey, Oklahoma
From Enid News and Eagle - Monday, June 1, 2009
Dr. Joseph Suderman, 91, died April 25, 2009. Born Jan. 21, 1918, in Gotebo to Henry and Katherine Toews Suderman. Married ROSALIE DOUT. Surviving are his wife, Rosalie, of Dewey; six children, Rachel Stella of Magnolia, Texas, Laura Hughes of Charles City, Iowa, Evelyn Hightower of Bartlesville, Philip Suderman of Dallas, Teresa Marple of Woodland, Calif., and Nancy Kyle of Independence, Kan.; one sister, Luella Case of El Sobrante, Calif.; 12 grandchildren; and two godchildren.

**SULLIVAN, M. Ernestine (Stull)
See M.Ernestine Stull

SUPPES, George
b. 25 Dec 1867 - Russia
d. 19 Jun 1937
From Helena MT, The Helena Independent, Sunday 20 June 1937
Suppes, George 1867-1937 - George Suppes, 69, died yesterday morning. Born in Russia December 25, 1867. He is survived only by his wife.

SUPPES, Jerome Joseph
b. 1 Oct 1923 - Otis, Kansas
d. 12 Jan 2009 - Sedalia, Missouri
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, January 15, 2009
SEDALIA, Mo. - Jerome Joseph "JJ" Suppes died Jan. 12, 2009. Born Oct. 1, 1923, in Otis, to Pete and Christina (Hermann) Suppes. Married VIOLET DUMLER . Survivors include: three sons; Larry (Mary Ann), Shawnee, Richard (Nancy), St. Joseph, Mo., and Ray (Colleen), Sedalia; a brother, Gilbert (Marie) Suppes, Leavenworth; two sisters, Marina Munsch, Ness City, and Elsie (Robert) Haberman, Meade; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents; his wife; a brother, Arnold Suppes and brother-in-law, Edwin Munsch.

**SUTTON, Josephine E. (Nuss)
See Josephine E. Nuss

SVIHL, Frank
b. 6 Jan 1882 - Russia
d. 9 Jan 1965
From Billings MT Gazette, Thursday 14 Jan 1965
Svihl, Frank 1882-1965 - DICKINSON, N.D.—Funeral services for Frank Svihl of Dickinson were held Wednesday . (North Dakota Dept Health Public Death Index: b. 6 Jan 1882 d. 9 Jan 1965) Born in Russian in 1882. Married AGNES PIRKL. She died in 1955. Survived by his children, Henry of Adrian MI, Mrs. Andrew Binstock of Dickinson, Ben, Roland and Gordon of Dickinson, Mrs. Clemence Hatzenbuhler of Fountain Valley CA, Albert of Breckenridge MN, George of Taylor ND and Charles of Dickinson.

**SWAN, Dorothy June (Metzger)
See Dorothy Metzger

SWAN, Roy Carl
b. 3 Aug 1894 - Belfield, North Dakota
d. 19 Dec 1967 - Bridger
From Billings MT Gazette, Thursday 21 Dec 1967
BRIDGER—Roy Carl Swan, 73, on Tuesday. - Born Aug. 3, 1894 in Belfield, N.D. Married CATHERINE THOMAS. She died Jan. 18, 1961. Surviving are two sons, Roy Swan Jr. of White Sulphur Springs, Maj. Valley Swan of White Sands N. Mex.; five daughters, Mrs. Bernard Kohler of 2223 Maple St., Mrs. Leo Ruff of Bridger, Mrs. Steve Semicek of Avon Lake, Ohio, Mrs. Robert Larson of Williston, N.D., Mrs. Charles Probandt of Sterling City, Tex.; two brothers, Carl of Laurel, Valley of Billings; two sisters, Mrs. Eva Kohler of Missoula, Mrs. Pete Fisher of 223 N. 19th St., and 13 grandchildren.

SWANK, Laura C.
b. 5 Sep 1944 - Crow Agency
d. 11 Apr 1970 - Hardin
From Billings MT Gazette, Sunday 12 Apr 1970
HARDIN—Laura C. Gress, 25, died Friday night in a car-truck collision west of Hardin on U.S. 87.
Born Sept. 5, 1944 at Crow Agency, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Swank. Married JOHN GRESS.
Survivors include the widower; three children, a son Damon, and two daughters, Chammie and Shannon, all of Hardin; three sisters, Mrs. Robert Gress, Miss Katherine and Miss Patricia Swank, all of Crow Agency; and a grandmother, Mrs. Elizabeth Swank, Billings.

SWANSON, Judy L.
b. 8 Mar 12921 - Bone Trail, North Dakota
d. 15 Feb 2009 - Findlay
From Billings Gazette, Billings, MT - 22 Feb 2009
FINDLAY, Ohio - Judy L. Zimmerman, age 87, died on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009. Born on March 8, 1921, in Bone Trail, N.D., to the late John and Bertha (Fogner) Swanson. Married DONALD L. ZIMMERMAN. He preceded her in death on June 22, 1978. Survived by her two children, Deborah J.(Bruce J.) Beck of Findlay and Greg A. (Mary) Zimmerman of Billings; two brothers, Maurice Swanson of Williston, N.D., and Johnny Swanson of Riverton, Wyo.; three sisters, Darlene Solberg of Longmont, Colo., Connie Harstad of Concord, Calif., and Lila Skistad of Minneapolis; and seven grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Ronald L. Zimmerman; brother, Larry Swanson; and sisters, Jo Solberg, Vi Handwerk and Evelyn Oyloe.

SWART, Clarabell
b. 3 Sep 1932 - Enid, Oklahoma
d. 2 Jan 2009 - Integris Bass Baptist Health Center
From Enid News and Eagle - 01-05-09
ENID — Clarabell Miller, 76, died Friday, Jan. 2, 2009. Born Sept. 3, 1932, in Enid to Glen and Gladys Johnson Swart. Married GALE MILLER. Surviving are her husband, Gale of the home; one daughter, Sharon Gonzales of Clinton; one son, Larry Miller of Enid; two brothers; five sisters; four grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild. Preceded in death by one son, three brothers, one sister and thee grandsons.

SWARTZ, Bula M.
b. 9 Jan 1921 - Yale, Oklahoma
d. 31 May 2009 - Canon City, Kansas
From Lucas-Sylvan News - Thursday, June 11, 2009
Bula M. Staub, 88, passed away May 31, 2009. Born on January 9, 1921, in Yale, Oklahoma, to Forest and Victoria (Meloy) Swartz. She was a musical prodigy, performing the "Flight of the Bumble Bee" at the age of 4. Married WILLIAM STAUB. Survived by her husband, William Staub; daughter, Victoria Hamilton; one grandchild; two great grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.