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LABER, Elizabeth (Bekel)

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LANGENDORFER, Jean Margaret

b. 9 May 1928 - Le Mars, Iowa

d. 14 Jul 2007 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska

From Jolliffe Funeral Home Obituaries
Jean Margaret Haas, 79, of Scottsbluff, died Saturday, July 14, 2007. Born May 9, 1928 at Le Mars, Iowa, the daughter of Clarence and Edith (Walker) Langendorfer. Married DONALD F. HAAS. Survivors include her husband Don, sons Jim and his wife Toni of Artesia, N.M., Steven of Escondido, CA., six grandchildren Preston Greenwaldt and his wife Kristin, Lauren Moses and her husband Moses and Mary Ellen Greenwaldt all of Texas, Drew, Hayden and Zane Haas of Artesia, N.M., sister-in-law and her husband Lorene and Albert Fisher of Frazee. MN. Preceded in death by her parents.

LAUBHAN, Marian Alice (Hawkins)

See Marian Alice Hawkins

 

LAWWIG, Henry J.

b. 6 Feb 1922 - Niederrocenbach, Germany

d. 21 Oct 2009 - Guthrie, Oklahoma

From Obituary

Submitted AHSGR VC for Eckheim & Mueller

Henry J. Larwig died October 21, 2009. Born in Niederrodenbach, Germany, on February 6, 1922 to William and Marie Herdt Larwig. In 1927, the family came to Oklahoma City. Married LILLIAN INTEMANN. Survived by his wife, Lillian; daughter, Diana and husband, Daniel Luethje; daughter, Louise Larwig; son, Bill and wife, Nancy Larwig; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; brother, Fred and wife, Lieselotte Larwig; sister, Elizabeth Seal; sister-in-law, Shirley Intemann; brother-in-law, Harvey Intemann; nieces; nephews; cousins in Germany and many friends, especially traveling friends, Chuck and Jean Krumtum.

 

 

LAWSON, Julie M.

b. 21 Feb 1962

d. 30 Jul 2009

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, August 1, 2009

DODGE CITY - Julie M. Wolfe, 47, died July 30, 2009. Born Feb. 21, 1962, to Arley Jr. and Willie Mae Koehn Lawson. Married TIM WOLFE. He survives. Other survivors include: sons, Robert D. and Trevor J.; her daughter, Kayla N. Wolfe; brothers, Jerry Lawson, Jim Lawson and Joe Lawson; sisters, Judy Shannon and Janet Rowley and Joleen Kreie; her mother-in-law, Pauline R. Wolfe; two brothers-in-law; two sisters-in-law; and many nieces and nephews.

 

LAYBE, Mary Rosaliee

b. 14 Oct 1917 - Trinidad, Colorado

d. 16 July 2009

From Enid News and Eagle - Friday, July 17, 2009

Enid, OK — Mary Rosailee Laybe Wills, 91, died Thursday, July 16, 2009. Born Oct. 14, 1917, in Trinidad, Colo., to Doro and Josephine Laybe. Married ARMEL (WILLS) , at age 15, in Phoenix. She baked more than 100 birthday cakes for the senior center and helped with Meals on Wheels. Surviving are two sons, Gary of Watonga and Leon of Edmond; one brother, Vince Laybe of Phoenix; four grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Armel, and one sister.

LEAFGREEN, Lenora Clara (Behm)

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 LEGLEITER, Olivia (Befort)

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LEHMAN, Dorothy (Schmidt)

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LEIKAM, Adelinde M.

b. 2 Oct 1924 - Catherine, Kansas

d. 28 Oct 2009 - Victoria, Kansas

From Hays Daily News - Friday, October 30, 2009

Adelinde M. "Linda" Bollig, 85, Hays, died Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009. Born Oct. 2, 1924, in Catherine to Phillip and Rosa (Karlin) Leikam. Married VIRGIL M. BOLLIG . He preceded her in death Aug. 1, 2005. Survivors include two sons, Dennis and wife, Kristine, Ellis, and Wayne and wife, Connie, Topeka; two daughters, Karen Strachan and husband, Jay, Russell, and Donna Brohman, Downs; a brother, Connie Leikam, Kansas City, Kan.; a sister, Hedy Allen, Hays; nine grandchildren, Scott Bollig, David Bollig, Jamie Stutterheim, Martin Strachan, Melissa Wellbrock, William Brohman, Jennifer Brohman, Matt Bollig and Tom Bollig; and 21 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters.

 

LEIKER, Betty

b. 8 Feb 1940 - Munjor, Kansas

d. 13 Sep 2009 - Wichita, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, September 15, 2009

HAYS - Betty Walter, 69, died Sept. 13, 2009. Born Feb. 8, 1940, in Munjor, to Carl S. and Helen Schmidt Leiker. Married LEO A. WALTER. He survives. Other survivors include: daughters, Doris Smolik, Sharon Knapp, Brenda Bryant and Pam Montgomery; brothers, Earl J. Leiker, Harold Leiker and Carl Leiker Jr.; sister, Janet Dreiling.

 

LEIKER, Betty

b. 8 Feb 1940 - Munjor, Kansas

d. 13 Sep 2009 - Wichita, Kansas

From Hays Daily News - Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Betty Walter, 69, died Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009. Born Feb. 8, 1940, in Munjor to Carl S. and Helen (Schmidt) Leiker. Married LEO A. WALTER Survivors include her husband, of the home; four daughters, Doris Smolik and husband, Gary, Great Bend, Sharon Knapp and husband, Larry, and Brenda Bryant and husband, Tate, all of Hays, and Pam Montgomery and husband, Will, Catherine; three brothers, Earl J. Leiker and wife, Mary Ann, Hays, Harold Leiker and wife, Carol, Firestone, Colo.; Carl Leiker Jr. and wife, Donna, Pflugerville, Texas; a sister, Janet Dreiling, Parker, Ariz.; a sister-in-law, Phyllis Leiker, Hays; and eight grandchildren, Tyler Werth, Morgan Werth, Kacey Bryant, Josh Bryant, Ashley Montgomery, Amanda Montgomery, Laura Montgomery and Luke Montgomery. Preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Merlin Leiker.

 

 

LEIKER, Donald

b. 13 Mar 1935

d. 20 Nov 2009

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, November 21, 2009

HAYS - Donald Leiker, 74, died Nov. 20, 2009. Born March 13, 1935, to Alois Peter and Martha Windholz Leiker. Married ROYALAN GRUBB. She survives. Other survivors include: sons, Derek (Pam), Joe (Cathy) and Craig (Julie) ; daughter, Krista (Chris) Gottschalk; brother, Harvey; sister, Charleen Alexander; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

 

 

LEIKER, Donald

b. 13 Mar 1935 - Hays, Kansas

d. 20 Nov 2009 - Hays, Kansas

From Hays Daily News - Monday, November 23, 2009

Donald Leiker, 74, Hays, died Friday, Nov. 20, 2009. Born March 13, 1935, in Hays to Alois Peter and Martha (Windholz) Leiker. Married ROYALAN (GRUBB). Survivors include his wife, of the home; three sons, Derek Leiker and Pam, Meade, Joe Leiker and Cathy, Topeka, and Craig Leiker and Julie, Huntersville, N.C.; a daughter, Krista Gottschalk and Chris, Hays; a brother, Harvey Leiker and Ronnie, Springs, Texas; a sister, Charleen Alexander and Roger, eight grandchildren, Kinni Piche' and Cory, Jared Leiker, Caleb Leiker, T.J. Gottschalk and Megan, Luke Gottschalk and Jessica, Katelyn Gottschalk, Amber Leiker and Molly Leiker; and two great-grandchildren, Teagan Gottschalk and Keaton Piche'.

 

LEIKER, Shawn G.

b. abt 1972

d. 8 Jul 2009

From Hays Daily News - Sunday, July 12, 2009

Shawn G. Leiker, 37, Great Falls, Mont., died Wednesday, July 8, 2009, from complications of a motorcycle accident. Survivors include his son, Wyatt, West Yorkshire, England; his mother, Diane Leiker and Pete Garth, Great Falls; his father, Carl Leiker Jr., and wife, Donna; and two sisters, Toni Elliott and husband, Tim, and Jodi Southall and husband, Chris. (Note: SSDI - SHAWN GARDELL LEIKER 02 Aug 1971 08 Jul 2009 (P) (Montana).

 

LEIS, Ruth

b. 22 April 1929 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska

d. 29 Nov 2009 - Gering, Nebraska

From The Star-Herald, Scottsbluff, NE - from December 6 to December 8, 2009

Ruth Kuxhausen, 80, of Gering, died Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009.. B orn April 22, 1929, in Scottsbluff to George and Charlotte (Hopp) Leis. Married DONLAD R. KUXHAUSEN. She raised her four children while helping with the family farm. Survivors include her children and their spouses, Barbara (Richard) Schwartzkopf of Scottsbluff, Clifford (Nori) Kuxhausen of Gering and Debra (Mike) Van Briggle of Acworth, Ga., son-in-law, Travis Hiner of Scottsbluff; brother, Leonard (Norma) Leis of Minatare; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Curtis (Tracy) Schwartzkopf and their children Caleb and Hunter; Lisa (Greg) Daake; Michelle (David) Allen and their son Michael and Amanda Van Briggle and her daughter Katherine. Her parents; husband, Donald on Jan. 12, 1994; daughter, Kathy Hiner; brother, Harold Leis; sisters, Dorothy Weisgerber, Florence Reichert, Joan Greeb and an infant sister, Phyllis all preceded her in death.

 


LINN, Dorothy Tieszen (Wedel)

See Dorothy Wedel

 

LOCK, Ethel L. (Brack)

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LOCKE, Ira A., Jr.

b. 2 Mar 1933 - Pratt, Kansas

d. 3 Aug 2009 - Pratt, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, August 4, 2009

PRATT - Ira A. Locke Jr., 76, died Aug. 3, 2009. Born March 2, 1933, in Pratt, to Ira A. and Florence A. Wainer Locke Sr. Survivors include: cousins, Gilbert Pickenpaugh and wife Shirley, Derby, and Jon Lou Votruba and husband Ronald, Hutchinson; and best friends, Melvin and Betty Davis, Pratt

 

LOEWEN, Anna Marie

b. 27 May 1927 - Benton Harbor, Michigan

d. 19 Aug 2009 - Hutchinson, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, August 22, 2009

SOUTH HUTCHINSON - Anna Marie Hause, 82, died Aug. 19, 2009. Born May 27, 1927, in Benton Harbor, Mich., the daughter of Cornelius P. and Anna Albrecht Loewen. Married HARRY HAUSE . He survives. Other survivors include: a daughter, Lou Ann Welch, Hutchinson; a stepdaughter, April Heckel, Lyons; two sisters, Evelyn Ogle and husband, Ron, and Dorothy Simmons, both of Hutchinson; a brother, Charles Loewen and wife, Mary, of Florida; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by three brothers, Rudy, Pete and Harry Loewen; a sister, Sadie Lewis; and a granddaughter, DeeAnna Heckel.

 

LONG, Anna Orvell

b. 1 Jan 1921 - Hope, Kansas

d. 20 Jan 2008 - Wichita, Kansas

From obituary received
RAMONA--Anna Orvell Brunner, 87, Ramona, died Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008. Born Jan. 1, 1921, on the family farm near Hope, the daughter of Merlin Calvin and Lena Mae (Rock) Long. Married LAUREN BRUNNER. Preceded in death by a grown brother, Verden Long; an infant brother, Raymond Long; and two grandsons. Survivors include her husband, Lauren, of the home; a daughter, Ann Koch of Wichita; three sons, Kent of Lost Springs and Tracy and Mark, both of Ramona; a sister, Arvis Shields of Raytown, Mo.; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and other relatives.

 

 

LONG, Anna Orvell

b. 1 Jan 1921 - Family Farm near Hope, Kansas

d. 20 Jan 2008 - Wichita, Kansas

From obituary received

RAMONA--Anna Orvell Brunner, 87, Ramona, died Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008. Born Jan. 1, 1921, on the family farm near Hope, the daughter of Merlin Calvin and Lena Mae (Rock) Long. Married LAUREN BRUNNER. Preceded in death by a grown brother, Verden Long; an infant brother, Raymond Long; and two grandsons. Survivors include her husband, Lauren, of the home; a daughter, Ann Koch of Wichita; three sons, Kent of Lost Springs and Tracy and Mark, both of Ramona; a sister, Arvis Shields of Raytown, Mo.; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and other relatives.

 

LONGHOFER, Jeffrey A.

b. abt 1961

d. 16 Jul 2009

From Wichita Eagle - Monday, July 20, 2009

Longhofer, Jeffrey A., 48, passed away July 16, 2009. Survived by sons, Nicholas and Cale Longhofer, parents, Carl & VaLetta Longhofer and grandmother, Jean Hughes.

 

LONGHOFER, K. Nanette

b. 30 Aug 1930 - Junction City, Kansas

d. 3 Feb 2009

From Abilene Reflector-Chronicle (Kans) - February 7, 2009

K. Nanette Longhofer, 78, died Feb. 3, 2009. Born Aug. 30, 1930, in Junction City. Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Fred Longhofer; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many friends and relatives. Preceded in death by her children, Robert Dale and Susan Kay Longhofer.

 

LONGHOFER, Wanda June (Shepherd)

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LOOSE, Irene (Yakel)

See Irene Yakel

 

LOOSE, Larry David

b. 9 Jul 1951 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska

d. 30 Jun 2009 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska

From The Star-Herald, Scottsbluff, NE - from 7/1/2009 - 7/4/2009

Larry David Loose, 57, of Scottsbluff, died Tuesday, June 30, 2009. Survived by his twin brother Garry (Gay) Loose of Scottsbluff, niece and her children Sarah (Raul) Flores, Bailie and Alex of Gering, and nephew and his children Trevor Romey, Trent and Jazmine of Oregon. Special thanks to friends Jane and Judy. P receded in death by his parents, one son, one daughter and sister Cathy Kincaid.

 

LOREI, Alice Viola (Schneider)

See Alice Schneider

 

LOREI, Ella

b. 17 Jul 1918 - Ramona, Kansas

d. 28 Dec 1999 - Florence, Kansas

From Information received

Ella Lorei Riffel - Born 17 July 1918, Ramona, Kansas. Died 28 Dec. 1999, Florence, Kansas. Married to Ben. J. Riffel. Survivors include a daughter, Lela Trent; two sons, Merlin Riffel and Leland Riffel; a brother, Alex Lorei of Hope; and three sisters, Marie Longhofer of Sacramento, Calif., Lucille Melcher of Las Vegas, Nev., and Eva Longhofer of Topeka.

 

 

LOREI, John H.

b. abt 1901

15 Jun 1992

From Wichita Eagle, The (KS) - June 18, 1992
Lorei, John H., 91, died Monday, June 15, 1992. Survivors: sons, Glenn of Raytown, Mo., John H.A. of Highland, Calif.; daughter, Georgia Lehman of Lawrence; eight grandchildren; nine great- grandchildren. (Note: SSDI - JOHN H LOREI 10 Mar 1901 15 Jun 1992 (not specified).

 

LOREI, Ruth M.

b. abt 1926

d. 22 Sep 2004

From The Wichita Eagle - September 25, 2004

Persons Mentioned in Obituary: Ron Fielding; James Duncan; Clinton Davidson; Fred Lorei; Gary; Valley Center; Mary Andrews; Jerry Verbeck; Zella Duncan. (Note: SSDI - RUTH M LOREI 28 Jan 1926 22 Sep 2004 (V) 67147 (Valley Center, Sedgwick, KS) (none specified) 515-16-4805 Kansas).

 

LOREI, Ruth M. Davidson (Duncan)

See Ruth M. Duncan

 

LORENZ, Paul Mark

b. 20 May 1926 - Latvia, Russia

d. 3 Nov 2009 - Bird City, Kansas

From Salina Journal - Thursday, November 12, 2009

BIRD CITY -- Paul Mark Lorenz, 83, died Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009. Born May 20, 1926, in Latvia, Russia.
Survivors include his wife, GALINA TSERNIEKL, of Bird City; and daughter, Anya Gill, of Marietta, Ga.

 

LOYD, Sylvia Jean

b. 3 Aug 1943 - Arkansas City, Kansas

d. 5 Nov 2009 - South Hutchinson, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, November 7, 2009

HAVEN - Sylvia Jean Hodges-Foos, 66, died Nov. 5, 2009. Born Aug. 3, 1943, in Arkansas City, the daughter of James William and Naomi Inez Long Loyd. Married DANNY R. FOOS in Wichita. He survives. Survivors include: sons, Ryan Hodges, Dodge City, and Steven Foos, Los Angeles; daughter, Holly Lee, Ponca City, Okla.; sisters, Rosie Cassell, Wichita, and Lana Fanello, Phoenix; and five grandchildren.

 

LUBBERS, Irene M.

b. abt 1921

d. 6 Jul 2009

From Salina Journal - Thursday, July 9, 2009

WICHITA -- Irene M. Dreiling, 88, died Monday, July 6, 2009. Preceded in death by her husbands, VERNON SNIDER and CLARENCE DREILING; brothers, Vincent and John Lubbers; sisters, Catherine Kemp, Marge Barlow, Mary Ann Cline, Frances Lubbers and Patricia Beyers. She is survived by sons, Don (Joann) Snider, of Wichita, and Dick (Michelle) Snider, of Colby; daughter, Gloria (Steve) Boone, of Lakey, Texas; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. (Note: SSDI - IRENE M DREILING 09 Jan 1921 06 Jul 2009 (P) (Kansas).

 

 

LUCKY, Elizabeth Bruntzel (Spreier)

See Elizabeth Spreier

 

LUERMAN, Irene Marie

b. 21 Sep 1925 - Dubuque, Kansas

d. 6 Oct 2009 - WaKeeney, Kansas

From Hays Daily News - Friday, October 9, 2009
Irene Marie Snook, 84, WaKeeney, died Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009. Born Sept. 21, 1925, in Dubuque to John and Katherine (Meier) Luerman. Married VERNON FINK. Later married OSCAR MARION "BUD" SNOOK. Survivors include a son, Dan Snook, Richardson, Texas; three daughters, Vicky McCarty, Charlestown, Ind., Celeste Tipton, Lawrence, and Debbie Snook, Russell; two step-sons, Dwane Snook, Montana, and LeRoy Snook, Russell; a sister, Eunice McBroom, Wichita; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by both husbands; a step-son, Dennis Snook; and a grandson.

 

LUNDGREN, Dennis L.

b. 1 Apr 1945 - Long Beach, California

d. 13 Sep 2009 - Parsons, Kansas

From Salina Journal - Thursday, September 17, 2009

PARSONS -- Dennis L. Lundgren, 64, died Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009. Born April 1, 1945, to Ralph and Velna (Picking) Lundgren in Long Beach, Calif. Survivors include his wife, Donna, of the home; children: Marcus Lundgren, of Salina, John Terry, of Jacksonville, N.C., Linda Lundgren, of Parsons, Karen Lundgren, of Little Rock, Ark., and Victor Romero, of Las Vegas; three grandchildren, Rebecca Thomas, Breanna Patterson and Azreal Terry. He was very close to his two cousins, Seara Weir and Leslie Ringeringer; and his Aunt LaVone Sperling.

 

 

LUNDGREN, Elmer

b. 1 Jul 1921 - Gregory, South Dakota

d. 12 Oct 2009 - Gering, Nebraska

From Obituaries - Jolliffe Funeral Home
Elmer Lundgren, 88, died Monday evening, October 12, 2009. Born July 1, 1921 at Gregory, S. D. His family moved to the Bayard area when he was a young child. Married ELSA STEINMARK. Survivors include his wife Elsa, son Jack (Barbara) Lundgren of Scottsbluff, daughter Janet (Richard) Schwartzkopf of Greeley, CO., grandchildren Leann (John) Maser of Lincoln, Jaci (Mark) Bartow of Scottsbluff, great grandchildren John and Luke Maser both of Lincoln, Andrew, Christopher and Regan Bartow all of Scottsbluff and sister Frieda Hein of Seattle, WA. Preceded in death by his parents, brother and five sisters.