DABBELT, Leona
b. 23 Dec 1913, Tulsa, Okla
d. 7 Oct 1985, Lincoln, Neb.
From Hutchinson News - Wednesday, October 9, 1985
She married Morris E. SCHULTZ, Dec. 19, 1936, at Denver. He died Sept. 26, 1976. Survivors: son, Richard; daughter, Beverly Alexander; brother Leo Dabbelt, Meade; sisters, Loretta Haywood, Peoria, Ariz., Agnes Holtz, Encinitas, Calif.

DAHL, Edwin
b. 14 Mar 1920 - Oshkosh, Wisconsin
d. 13 Feb 2005 - San Jose, California
From Obituary
Preceded in death by his wife Mary Lou in 1967. Survived by his son, Jay of San Jose, 2 granddaughters, 2 great-grandsons, brother Harold and sister Shirley of Wisconsin. Graveside services at Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno.

DAHLINGER, Fred
B. 18 Jul 1901 - Marion, Kansas
D. Abt 1976 - McPherson, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Grayce RHODES March 18, 1938. Survivors include widow; sisters: Mrs. Esther Eslinger, Topeka; Mrs. Mildred T. Thye, Mrs. Benita Case, both of McPherson. Burial will be in College Hill Cemetery near Tampa.

DAHLINGER, Helen - See Helen Schneider

DAHLINGER, Jacob
b. 15 Jul 1878, Rosenberg, Russia
d. 29 Mar 1927, Newell, S. D.
From Scottsbluff Star Herald, March 31, 1927
Surviving him is a widow and ten children, besides a host of more distant relatives. Two brothers of Mrs. Dahlinger live here, Henry and Dave Schmunk.

DAHLINGER, Julianna Specht - See Julianna Schmunk

DAHLINGER, Pauline
b. 15 Dec 1912 - Carneigie, Oklahoma
d. 15 July 2003, Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Obituary
Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery following the service. Daughter of Jacob and Julianna (Schmunk) Dahlinger. Pauline married Carl BENZEL on Dec. 14, 1930 in Scottsbluff. Pauline is survived by her children, Bernard Benzel and his wife Rowena, Arthur 'Art' Benzel and his wife Carol, all of Gering, Lorrine Hein and her husband Ben, and Nadine Fritzler and her husband Conrad, all of Scottsbluff; grandchildren, Linda Schanaman, LeVerne Benzel, Jana Schanaman, Greg Fritzler, Cheryl Rose, and Renita McElmury; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter; brother Harold Dahlinger and his wife Helen of Scottsbluff; sisters, Martha Dolberg of Gering, and Ruth Jones of Scottsbluff; and one step-sister Frieda Goss and her husband Rinard of Gering; sisters-in-law, Rachel (Benzel) Flack and Frieda (Benzel) Stricker. Pauline was preceded in death by her husband Carl in 1974; her parents; stepfather Henry Specht; three brothers, Dave, Alex and Freddie; four sisters Mary, Mollie, Eva and Millie; and infant granddaughter Shannon Hein.

DAHLINGER, Pauline
b. 15 Dec 1912 - Carnegie, Oklahoma
d. 15 Jul 2003 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
Submitted by Arliss Hoskins
Pauline DAHLINGER Benzel - b 15 Dec 1912 Carnegie OK Jacob & Julianna SCHMUNK DAHLINGER - d 15 July 2003 Scottsbluff NE - m Carl BENZEL 14 Dec 1930 Scottsbluff. Survived by children Bernard and Rowena BENZEL, Art and Carol BENZEL all of Gering; Lorrine and Ben HEIN, Nadine and Conrad FRITZLER all of Scottsbluff. Grandchildren Linda SCHANAMAN, LeVerne BENZEL, Jana SCHANAMAN, Greg FRITZLER, Cheryl ROSE and Renita McElmury, 12ggrandkid, one ggg, brother Harold DAHLINGER and Helen of Scottsbluff; sisters Martha DOLBERG of Gering, Ruth JONES of Scottsbluff and one step-sister FRIEDA GOSS and Rinard of Gering, s.i.law Rachel BENZEL FLACK and Frieda BENZEL STRICKER. Preceded in death by husband Carl in 1974, her parents, stepfather Henry SPECHT, three brothers, Dave, Alex, Freddie; four sisters Mary, Mollie, Eva and Millies and infant gdaugh Shannon HEIN.

DAHMER, Floyd Charles
b. 1924 abt - Sheboygan, Wisconsin
d. 8 Feb 2002  - Lady Lake, Florida
From Sheboygan Press.
Son of Christian and Maria Neuwirth Dahmer.  Mr. Dahmer is survived by his wife of 53 years, Judith of Lady Lake; two sons, Forrest (Bea) Dahmer  and John (Jamie) Dahmer; one daughter, Maria (Dave) Hanson; two sisters, Lily Griffin of La Mesa, Calif. and Lorraine (Tom) Roy of Grafton.

DAHMER, Mollie
b. 12 May 1899 - Wiesenmiller, Russia
d. 27 Mar 1861 -
From Obituary
Mollie SCHAFER d.o. John and Marie DAHMER - b 12 May 1899 Wiesenmiller Russia
d 27 March 1961 61y10m15d Parents brought her to America Lincoln NE; 1908-16 Aus Gres, MI; to Rocky Ford CO vicinity. Married Fred Schafer 1917, 3 sons and 2 dau. Son Rev Wm SCHAFER of Parkston SD. Surviving huband 3sons 2dau 11grand, one brother. Rocky Ford CO
German obit adds 3 sons Alvin Schafer of Rocky Ford, Pastor Wm Schafer of Carlton SD and Frederik Schafer of LaJunta; 2 daug: Frau Walter( MARTHA) Ellis of Cambridge Mass and Frau Henry (FRIEDA) Goerringer of Colorado Springs; brother Fred Dahmer of Cambridge MASS Rocky Ford CO

DALKE, Alvin J.
b. 16 Jun 1935 - Goessel, Kansas
d. 4 Dec 2005 - Goessel, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, December 5, 2005
Son of Alvin and Helena Becker Dalke. Survivors include: his wife, Jackie, North Newton; three sons, Brian, Newton, Brad, Quincy, Ill., and David, Houston; a daughter, Dianna Shook, Andover; a brother, Herb, Rolette, Texas; a sister, Olga Schroeder, Moundridge; and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Otto and Clarence Dalke. Committal in Old Mission Mausoleum, Wichita.

DALKE, Dan and Edna
60th Wedding Anniversary
From Hutchinson, (Kan) News - Sunday, January 19, 2003
The Rev. Dan and Edna Dalke, Inman, are observing their 60th wedding anniversary with a trip to visit family and friends in Ebenezer Mennonite Church, Bluffton, Ohio. Dalke and Edna Elizabeth Franz were married Jan. 22, 1943, in Menno Mennonite Church, Ritzville, Wash. He served as pastor of the Ebenezer Church from 1961 to 1979. He is chaplain at Pleasant View Home, Inman. She is a homemaker. The couple have seven children, 22 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.

DALKE, Dora
b. 21 May 1910 - Goessel, Kansas
d. 4 May 2004 - Goessel, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, May 6, 2004
Daughter of Jacob and Justina Schmidt Dalke. On Jan. 25, 1935, she married Herbert W. REIMER at Goessel. He died Feb. 4, 1992. Survivors include: two daughters, Joan Nikkel, rural Goessel, and Ruth Klaassen, Wichita; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Goessel Cemetery, Goessel.

DAHLKE, Ina F.
b. 23 Jun 1919 - Amherst, Nebraska
d. 17 Jan 2002 - Grand Island, Nebraska
From The Independent, Grand Island, Nebraska - January 18, 2004
Burial will be in the Pleasanton Cemetery. Born to Herman and Emelia (Maack) Dahlke. She married Harvey KLEIN on Oct. 11, 1943, in Orlando, Fla. Survivors include her husband of Grand Island; a daughter, Gaylene Mays of Kearney; a son, Roger Klein of Pleasanton; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and a brother, Earl Dahlke of Imperial Beach, Calif. She was preceded in death by one granddaughter and three brothers.

DALKE, Opal - See Opal Longhofer

DALKE, Robert W.
b. abt 1921
d. 9 Dec 1999, Kansas
Survivors: wife, Betty; sons, Bryce, Bill, and Robert; daughter, Barbara Moore; brother, Carl of Park Forrest, Ill.

DALKE, Susan Jean - See Susan Jean Bliss

DALKE, Wilma M. - See Wilma M. Welty

DALRYMPLE, Iva
b. 22 Aug 1912, Unionville, Mo
d. 24 Apr 1996, Kingman
From Newspaper Clipping
Daughter of Marion and Minnie Belle Dairymple. On Dec. 19, 1933, she married Ray SHAFER at Wichita. He died Feb. 1, 1987. Survivors include: two nephews, Warren Allen and David Hummel; a niece, Ann H. Fewin, Cunningham.

DAMER, Maria Katharina - See Maria Katharina Pinecker

DAMOS, Genevieve
b. 2 May 1918
d. 26 Jan 1995 - Turlock, California
From Modesto Bee, The (CA) - January 28, 1995
She is survived by her husband, Melvin Reiswig of Turlock; children, David Reiswig of Hughson and Diane Verissimo of Modesto; brothers, GeorgeDamos of Hughson and Manuel Damos of Oakdale; a sister, Mary Perry of Modesto; and five grandchildren. Burial at Turlock Memorial Park. Comment: - May be Jenny Demar wife of Melvin W. Reiswig. He is son of Charles Reiswig/ Maggie Unterseher. Melvin is descendent of Heinrich W. Reiswig.

DAMROW, Sharon - See Sharon Weickum

DANIELS, Marie - See Marie Galliart

DANIELS, Melbourn D.
b. 9 Mar 1921 - Wilson, Kansas
d. 20 Jul 1993 - Hays, Kansas
Son of Dewey and Amelia (Steinle) Daniels. On Aug. 6, 1947, he married Wilma FEIL. Survivors include his wife, Wilma of the home; two daughters, Joy Everhart of Lindsborg and Faith Nilhas of WaKeeney; and five grandchildren. Burial will be in Wilson City Cemetery. Information: From group charts, it appears that Wilma, the wife, is the daughter of Andrew and Leah Heinze FEIL, Jr. - Andrew b 4 May 1903 d. 7 Dec 1964 - Leah b. 21 July 1903 d. 15 Aug 1979. Her parents Fredrich and Elisabeth Biesterfeld Heinze.

DANIELS, Wildmadean D.
b. 15 Dec 1913 - Luray, Kansas
d. 15 Mar 2007 - Hays, Kansas
From Lucas-Sylvan News - Thursday, March 27, 2007
The daughter of George H. and Sarah B. (Armsbury) Daniels. In 1935,she married Edwin Leo HEINZE. They divorced in 1951. On December 26, 1966, she married Fred H. BROCKMAN. Preceding her in death were: parents, both husbands, a son, a daughter, three sisters, a brother, and a son-in-law. Survivors include: three sons, Daniels L. Heinze, wife Brenda, Phillipsburg; Karry K. Brockman, wife Judy, Suwanne, GA; and Jorgen L. Brockman, wife Patty, Topeka; three daughters: Sonja A. Schultz, Circleville, Ohio; Peggy S. Stull, husband Larry, River Forest, IL; two sisters, Evelyn E. Smith, Oakland, CA; and Beth M. Lake, husband, John Buffton, SC; two brothers, G. Duane Daniels, Russell; and Dwight C. Daniels, wife Ruth, St. Louis, MO, 22 grandchildren, including Mitchell Stull, Russell; 46 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. Interment at the Roselawn Cemetery, Salina.

DANIELSON, Cathryn - See Cathryn Schmidt

DANITSCHEK, Emma M - See Emma M. Schubert

DANKO, Patricia Karolyn, Guerrero - See Paricia Karolyn Koch

DANNE, Loraine
b.  19 Jul 1910 - Oostburg, Wisconsin
d.  19 Jan 2002 - Sheboyan, Wisconsin
Daughter of Ed and Jennie Brethouwer Daane.  On Sept. 25, 1976, Loraine married Peter M. DAANE at First Presbyterian Church of Oostburg. Mr. Daane preceded her in death in 1992. Survivors include two stepsons, David (Marge) Daane, Peter (Ramona) Daane all of Oostburg; and a nephew, Don Daanet. In addition to her husband Peter, her brother, Robert Daane, preceded Loraine in death.  Burial will take place in the Oostburg Cemetery.

DARLING, Doris
b. 11 Jun 1928 - Kansas City, Kansas
d. 7 Jan 2003 - Newton, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - January 8,2003
She was born June 11, 1928, at Kansas City, Kan., the daughter of David H. and Vera Trapp Darling Sr.
On Aug. 30, 1958, she married Eugene FRANZEN at Hutchinson. He survives. Other survivors include: two sons, Dean, rural Canton, and Rodney, rural Hillsboro; a daughter, Brenda Franzen, rural Canton; two brothers, David H. Darling Jr., and L.G. Darling, both of Hutchinson; a sister, Darlene Bartholemew, South Bend, Ind.; and four grandchildren. Burial will be in Alexanderwohl Cemetery, rural Goessel

DARLING, Myrtle
b. 11 Oct 1915 - Gooding, Idaho
d. 11 Sep 2006 - Billings, Montana
From Billings Gazette, Billings, Montana - 1 Oct 2006
On Oct. 11, 1915, she was born with her twin sister, Mabel, in Gooding, Idaho, to Elda (Krause) and Walter Darling, joining a family of two sisters and one brother. In 1935, she married Garth HOUGAARD. Myrtle is survived by a daughter, Frankie Carey of Oakland, Calif., and her family, Misty Carey of Bozeman, Camille Carey of New York City, Mike Carey of Miles City and great-grandson, Colton of Bismarck, N.D.; a daughter, Nancy (Gary) Pederson of Billings and her family, Kristi (Ryan) Tieszen, great-grandsons, Matthew and Morgan of Laurel, and Holli (Mike) Sannon, and great-grandson Sterling of Billings. She is also survived by several nephews and nieces and their families. She was preceded in death by her husband, Garth, in 1990; parents; sisters, Mary Cleveland, Lois Lulloff, Mabel Mason; and brother, Nile Darling.
Inurnment at Mountview Cemetery.

DARNELL, William
b. 11 Jan 1935 - Korbach, Germany
d. 13 Nov 2002 - Lubbock, Texas
From Hays Daily News - November 17, 2002
He was born Jan. 11, 1935, in Korbach, Germany, to Karl and Ella (Schulz) Okel. His stepfather was Leroy Darnell. He married Diana PELZEL on Jan. 18, 1958, in Hays. He retired in 1975 from the U.S. Air Force. Survivors include his wife, of the home; two daughters, Donna Hamilton, Lubbock, and Dana Culligan, San Antonio; a sister, Inga Conrad, Columbus, S.C.; and four grandchildren. NOTE: This is not a German from Russia person; however, it is being added herev for use by other researchers.

DAUN,  Cordula
b.  13 Feb 1926 - Chilton, Wisconsin
d.  1 Nov 2001 - Sheboygan, Wisconsin
From Sheboygan Press - November 2, 2001
Daughter of the late Charles and Magdelena “Lena” Rollman Daun. On May 29, 1948 she married Robert KELTESCH at St. Charles Catholic Church, Charlesburg. Survivors include her husband, Robert; five children, Stephen (Barbara) Keltesch, Paul (Pat) Keltesch, Michael (Lori) Keltesch, Ramona Keltesch, and Renee Keltesch. She is further survived by two brothers, Ben (Betty) Daun of Charlesburg and Carl (Beverly) Daun of rural Chilton; six sisters, Marie Gust of Milwaukee, Theresa Nucciarone of Kiel, Rita Polster of Kiel, Dorothy Nadler of Chilton, Carol (Chuck) Northway of Rib Lake, Virginia (Gary) Bonlander of New Holstein. She was preceded in death by one sister and one great-granddaughter. Burial will take place in the church cemetery.

DAUSE, Elsie Marie - See Elsie Marie Reiswig

DAVID, Carrie

DEAN, Lester Burton
b. 5 Jul 1902, Lost Springs, Kansas
d. 16 Jul 1979, Wichita
From Newspaper Clipping
Dean is survived by his wife, Selma. He and the former Selma Becker YOUNG were married Oct. 2, 1977. Other survivors are a son, Robert; daughter, Mrs. Lawrence Young; a step-daughter, Mrs. Alberta Cox; four sisters, Mrs. Frances Tyson, Pottstown, Pa., Mrs. Lola Bender, Royersford, Pa., Mrs. Jenny Garner, Norristown, Pa., and Mrs. Nola Toepel, Miami, Fla.

DEAN, Melvin R.
b. 3 Nov 1925, Scott County
d. 18 Dec 1979, Wichita
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Marie HERSCHBERGER Feb. 28, 1964, at Raton, N.M. Survivors: widow; stepsons: Harold, Gary, and Danny Johnson, Randy and David Lauber; sisters: Mrs. Nellie Snyder, Scott City; Mrs. Cecile Messersmith, San Jose, Calif.

DEATRICH, Mary F. - See Mary F. Ziegler

DEBUS, Frieda - See Frieda Schlager

DECHANT, Alvin
b. 12 Dec 1927 - Kuner, Colorado
d. 15 Jan 2004 - Fort Lupton, Colorado
From Greeley Tribune, Greeley Colorado - January 17, 2004
Born to Aloysious and Teresa (Kessler) Dechant. On Sept. 28, 1948, he married Josephine BRIEBERGER in Denver. She is deceased. Survivors are two daughters, Pamela Dechant of Greeley and Jo Ann Spayd of Hudson; two sons, Alvin Dechant of Hudson and David Alan Dechant of Fort Lupton; four sisters, Pauline Pfieffer of Brighton, Emma Meier of Keenesburg, Eva Neiberger of Commerce City and Norma Jean Parsons of Westcliff; four brothers, Raymond of Lamar, Eugene of Denver, Adam of Fort Lupton and Jerome of Brighton. His parents and two brothers, William and Lawrence, are deceased. Interment will be at Elmwood Cemetery, Brighton.

DECHANT, I. Marie
b. 21 Mar 1917 - Gorham, Kansas
d. 8 Oct 2003 - Hays, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Friday, October 10, 2003
Daughter of John A. and Anna Katherine Wallsmith Dechant. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Frank, John, Peter and Anton; an infant brother, August; and seven sisters, Frances Giebler, Anna Dreiling, Mary Dechant, Katherine Huser, Barbara Dechant, Pauline Engebretson and Isabella Scheck. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Gorham.

DECHANT, Norma J.
b. 3 Feb 1931 - Antonino, Kansas
d. 15 Feb 2007 - Gorham, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, February 18, 2007
She was born Feb. 3, 1931, in Antonino, the daughter of William and Germaine Wolf Dechant. On June 24, 1950, she married Harold J. SCHMEIDLER in Hays. He survives.
Other survivors include: three sons, Glenn, Hays, Kevin, Victoria, and Kelly, Pratt; two daughters, Myra Burns, and Wanda Tabor, both of Hays; her father, William Dechant, Victoria; a brother, Norbert Dechant, Kansas City, Mo.; 16 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Larry Dechant; and a granddaughter. Burial in St. Ann's Catholic Cemetery.

DECHANT, Pauline
b. 26 Mar 1915 - Gorham, Kansas
d. 10 Jul 2002 - Russell, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - July 11, 2002
She was born March 26, 1915, at Gorham, the daughter of John A. and Anna Catherine Wallsmith Dechant. She married Edward ENGEBRETSON. He died in 1975.
Survivors include: a daughter, Karen, Kansas City; a sister, I. Marie Dechant, Hays; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by five brothers, Frank, John, Anton, Peter and Augustine Dechant; and six sisters, Frances Giebler, Anna Dreiling, Mary Dechant, Katie Huser, Barbara Dechant and Isabelle Scheck. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Memorial Park Cemetery, Kansas City, Mo.

DECHANT, Richard F.
b. 27 Jan 1922 - Antonino, Kansas
d. 26 Mar 2007 - Hays, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, March 28, 2007
He was born Jan. 27, 1922, in Antonino, the son of Joseph J. and Anna Speier Dechant. On Jan. 22, 1946, he married Mary E. "Betty" STAAB in Hays. She survives. Other survivors include: two sons, Jerry, Kansas City, Mo., and David, Wichita; two daughters, Janet Redding, Enid, Okla., and Joyce Heffel, Hays; three brothers, William, Victoria, Eugene, Wichita, and Walter, Hays; three sisters, Alice Legleiter, Augusta, Mabel Riedel, Walker, and Stella VonFeldt, Aurora, Colo.; 12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four sisters, Marcella Zimmerman, Adeline Zimmerman, Eleanor King, and Josephine Legleiter; and an infant sister, Bertha Dechant.

DECHANT, Rosa

DEIBERT, Marjorie Leona -  See Marjorie Leona Oren

DEGENHARDT, Margaret - See Margaret Meier

DeHAAS, Harry Mason
b. 10 Apr 1927 - Pawnee, Oklahoma
d. 5 Oct 2006 - Enid, Oklahoma
From Newspaper Clipping
Graveside service in Highland Cemetery, Pawnee. He was born April 10, 1927, in Pawnee to Thomas E. and Annie Bruner DeHaas and died Thursday, Oct. 5, 2006, in Enid. He married Grace LEE April 24, 1950, in Cushing. Surviving are his wife Grace, of the home; two sons, Orville DeHaas of Perry and Edward DeHaas of Lewisville, Texas; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters.

DEINES, Adam
b. 14 Sep 1896 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 8 Jan 1961 - Russell, Kansas
Son of Peter and Christine Deines. On December 2, 1920, he married Olinda SCHNEIDER. 4 children all survive.

DEINES, Alfred S.
b. 11 Jul 1918 - Trego County, Kansas
d. 14 Dec 1996 - WaKeeney, Kansas
From Freida Karst Collection
Son of John Fred and Anna Elizabeth Dietz Deines. He married Esther Marie KRAUS June 16, 1940, at WaKeeney. Survivors include his wife of the home; one son, William F. Deines of WaKeeney; one daughter, Judith C. Fabrizius of WaKeeney; one brother, Benjamin Deines of Lincoln, NE; three sisters, Martha Siebert and Freda Bender, both of WaKeeney; and Elizabeth Sitz of Elkhart; five grandchildren; four gt.grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Bert and Adam Deines; and one sister, Lena Schemm. Burial in the church cemetery.

DEINES, Alvina S.
b. 17 Feb 1909 - Russell, Kansas
d. 24 Feb 1988 - Russell, Kansas
Survivors are: brother, Luther Deines, Russell; sister, Fern Moore, Russell.

DEINES, Amelia - See Amelia Fabrizius

DEINES, Anna Irene
b. 30 Aug 1923 - Fort Collins, Colorado
d. 13 May 2004 - Fort Collins, Colorado
From Greeley Tribune, Greeley, Colorado - 05-18-04
Born to John Jacob and Katherine Elizabeth Maier Knaus Deines. On Jan. 6, 1942, she married Herman BLEHM in Fort Collins. Survivors are two daughters, Shirley Schung and husband Roy and Jacque Newport and husband Doug, all of Cheyenne; a son, Charles Blehm and wife Mickie Bradshaw Blehm of Fort Collins; a brother, Victor Deines and wife Helen of Fort Collins; six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.Her husband, parents, six sisters, Elizabeth Deines Kreager, Olinda, Mollie, Marie, Elsie and Elizabeth Knaus Kreager, and seven brothers, Henry, William, George, Herbert, Richard, John and David, are deceased. Graveside services at Roselawn Cemetery.

DEINES, Anna M. - See Anna M. Karst

DEINES, Arnold
b. 1 Jul 1918 - Galatia, Kansas
d. 6 Nov 2002 -Salina, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - November 9, 2002
He was born July 1, 1918, in Galatia to William and Pauline (Whitman) Deines. He enlisted in the Army and then the Army Air Corps, where he was a flight instructor during World War II. He joined the Air Force Reserve in 1948, retiring in 1978 with the rank of lieutenant colonel. He married Corkie HENDERSON on July 28, 1943, in Long Beach, Calif.; she died Nov. 21, 2001. Survivors include a daughter, Polly Mahoney, Spring Hill, and two granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Alvin and John, and his sisters, Hannah Nichols, Rachael Claussen and Elsa Steinert. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Fort Riley.

DEINES, Arthur
b. 18 Nov 1922 - Morrill, Nebraska
d. 15 Dec 2006 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 17 Dec 2006
Interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery at Morrill. Arthur was born Nov. 18, 1922, one of 13 children of Johannes and Maria Margaret (Bauer) Deines. He graduated from Liberty High School in 1941. Arthur was united in marriage to Leona SCHLOTTHAUER, Nov. 18, 1944 at Mitchell. Arthur is survived by his daughter Pat Gross and her husband Allen of rural Bayard, son Michael Deines and Jeanie Bunnecke of New York, grandsons Gregory Gross and his wife Jill and Kevin Gross all of Omaha, loving companion Florence Weber of Scottsbluff, sisters June Dittenber of Mitchell, Mary Feagler of Torrington, Ruth Ewing of Loveland, Colo., Emma Deines of Hastings, brother Victor Deines of Scottsbluff, numerous nieces and nephews, farming associate and close family friend Augustine Soto and his immediate family. His parents, wife Leona June 24, 1994, four sisters and three brothers preceded Arthur in death.
NOTE: Following information furnished by Brent Mai
Johannes Deines "John", s of Johannes Deines & Anna Elisabeth Kaiser, b 25 Mar 1892 Neu-Dönhof Russia; d 3 Apr 1935 Scottsbluff Scotts Bluff Co NE; bur 8 Apr 1935 Mitchell Scotts Bluff Co NE. He m 8 Oct 1911 Neu-Dönhof Russia to Maria Margaretha Bauer "Mary Margaret". She b 12 Feb 1891 Neu-Dönhof Russia; d 25 Jan 1928 Mitchell Scotts Bluff Co NE. They arr 7 Dec 1911 Boston MA aboard the SS Franconia. They have 13 ch:
i Lydia Deines, b 14 Jul 1912 Sterling Logan Co CO; bapt 25 Aug 1912 Trinity Lutheran Church Sterling Logan Co CO; d 4 Dec 1968 Scottsbluff Scotts Bluff Co NE. She m 1937 to Lawrence Kilstrup. He b 23 Mar 1897; d 17 Jan 1971.
ii Emma Deines, b 19 Sep 1913 Sterling Logan Co CO; bapt 12 Oct 1913 Trinity Lutheran Church Sterling Logan Co CO.
iii John Deines, 1915-1991.
iv Walter Deines, 1917-1980.
v Odelia Deines "Audree", 1918-1999.
vi Helen Deines, b 4 May 1919 Mitchell Scotts Bluff Co NE. She m 7 May 1939 Harrisburg Banner Co NE to Samuel Schlotthauer. He b 6 Aug 1920; d 24 Nov 1974 Hemmingford NE.
vii Freida Deines, 1920-1993.
viii Victor Deines, 1921-.
ix Arthur Deines, b 19 Nov 1922 18 Nov 1922 Mitchell Scotts Bluff Co NE. He m 18 Nov 1944 Mitchell Scotts Bluff Co NE to Leona Schlotthauer. She b 5 Sep 1922 Gering Scotts Bluff Co NE; d 24 Jun 1994 Gering Scotts Bluff Co NE.
x June Ellen Deines, 1924-.
xi Mary Margaret Deines, 1925-.
xii Ruth Laura Deines, 1926-.
xiii Henry James Deines "James", b 23 Jan 1928 Mitchell Scotts Bluff Co NE; d 12 Nov 1996 Gering Scotts Bluff Co NE. He m Agnes Sandlain. Res: Gering NE.
Res: Russia; 1910 to Sterling CO; 1914 to Mitchell NE.

DEINES, Benjamin
b. 16 Dec 1909 - Ramona, Kansas
d. Apr 1984 - Marion, Kansas
From Obituary
He is survived by his wife, Vera of the home; two sons, Lowell, San Diego, and Dennis, Lenexa; a daughter, Judy Lippert, Nacogoches, Texas; two brothers, Alex and Ortwin, both of Herington; a sister, Emma Riffel, Hope and five grandchildren. Burial in the Lewis Cemetery in Ramona.

DEINES, Benjamin
b. 6 Oct 1913 - Russell, Kansas
d. 12 Apr 2004 - Wichita, Kansas
From Wichita Eagle - Thursday, April 15, 2004
Graveside service White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Born to Adolf Deines and Katherina Ana Dorsche. In 1935, he met Irene WEBBER at a square dance in Marion, KS and they were married on Christmas Day in 1937. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Irene on Nov. 3, 2003. Survivors include his son, Terry Wayne Deines of Wichita; granddaughters and spouses, Christina Ann Deines and Matthew Bevirt of Denver, Jennifer Leigh and Chad Duerksen of Wichita; great-grandchildren, Blake Benjamin Duerksen of Wichita, Ashtin Leigh Duerksen of Wichita, Benjamin Charles Bevirt of Denver, Caiden Leigh Duerksen of Wichita.

DEINES, Bertha
b. 25 Aug 1897 - Milberger, Kansas
d. 28 Jul 1976 - Ft. Collins, Colorado
Sister of late John George Deines, Mrs. Fred Beck, aunt of Raymond Beck and Mrs. M.M. (Lorene) Hardin, Russell. Survivors: 3 sons, 2 daughters.

DEINES, Bertha
b. 30 Dec 1907 - Buenos Aires, Argentina
d. 19 July 2005 - Hoxie, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Wednesday, July 20, 2005, Salina Journal - Thursday, July 21, 2005
Born to Adam and Anna E. (Fabrizius) Deines. She married Paul R. DIETZ on Jan. 7, 1932, in Fort Collins, Colo. He died Dec. 22, 1991. A daughter, Shirley Folkers predeceased her. Survivors include a son, Myron Dietz, Hoxie, three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Graveside services at Mountain View Cemetery, Boulder, Colo.

DEINES, Beulah M. - See Beulah M. Mauler

DEINES, Beverly Ann - See Beverly Ann Larson

DEINES, Brett
b. 19 Apr 1973 - WaKeeney, Kansas
d. 30 Mar 2006 - WaKeeney, Kansaas
From Salina Journal - Saturday, April 1, 2006, Hays Daily News - Saturday, April 1, 2005
Survivors include his parents, Larry and Audrey (Couture) Deines, of WaKeeney; a brother, Chad of Goodland; a sister, Erika Perry of Ottawa; paternal grandmother, Hilda Deines, of WaKeeney; and a special friend, Shelli Jones of WaKeeney. He was preceded in death by paternal grandfather, Louis Deines; and maternal grandparents, Len and Quetona Couture. Burial will be in Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, WaKeeney.

DEINES, Catherine Margaret
b. 13 May 1896 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 3 Jun 1974 - Russell, Kansas
From funeral card
Daughter of John Henry and Catherine Elizabeth Deines. On Jan. 7, 1915, she was united in marriage to Frederick BECK at Russell and this union was blessed with two children, Raymond and Lorene. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, David G. Deines and John G. "George" Deines. Those who survive to mourn her passing include her husband, Fred, of the home; her son, Raymond and daughter Lorene Hardin, both of Russell; Six brothers: Solomon, Gabriel, Sig, Palmer, Harry, and Paul Deines, all of Fort Collins, CO; five sisters: Mrs. Bertha Dumler, Mrs. Amelia Blehm, Mrs. Paul (Georganna) Dietz, and Mrs. Leland (Frieda) Karst, all of Fort Collins, CO; and Mrs. Herman (Esther) Dietz of Portland, OR; 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, several other relatives and friends.Clergy: William Flemr, Intern Pastor Organist: Mrs. Howard Vladar. Vocalist: Mrs. Glenn Becker and Mr. E.H. Sewell Music: "He Leadeth Me" and "Lead Me Gently Home Father". Casket Bearers: Harold Dumler, Don Wolfe, Doran DeWald, Chet Dawson, Clarence Boxberger and Armin Strecker. Honorary Bearers: Bill Brown, John Woelk, Ed Yeager, Harlan Boxberger, Adolph Dumler, Alvin Dumler, Bill Craven, and Harold Dawson. Interment: St. John Lutheran Cemetery - Russell, KS

DEINES, Clara
b. 30 Sep 1913 - Trego County, Kansas
d. 17 August 2003 - Wakeeney, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Tuesday, August 19, 2003
Daughter of John George and Katherine E. (Fabrizius) Deines. She married John FLAGER on June 2, 1935, in WaKeeney. He died in 1989. Survivors include a son, Norris, Lake Sherwood, Mo.; five daughters, Carolyn Riggs, WaKeeney, Janet Armbruster, Ellis, Marcia Schiewe, Overland Park, Laquita Klenke, Kinsley, and Marcheta Jacobson, Larned; three sisters, Olinda Olson and Hilda Miller, both of Centralia, Mo., and Mary Ann Napravnik, Seattle; 14 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Dorene Kerth. Burial in WaKeeney City Cemetery.

DEINES, Clara M.
b. 13 Aug 1902 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 28 Sep 1970 - Great Bend, Kansas
She married Jacob EICHMAN on August 17,.1930, in WaKeeney. He died July 29,1950.

DEINES, Clara - See Clara Barthuly

DEINES, Elizabeth
b. 4 Feb 1906 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 24 Jul 1996 - Russell, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
Her parents were Christopher and Elizabeth (Blehm) Deines. She married Benjamin BOXBERGER Sept. 5, 1926 in Russell. Mr. Boxberger died Feb. 28, 1993. Survivors: one son, Ardean Boxberger of Russell; and three daughters, Wilma Weathers, and O'Leda Dolezal, both of Russell; and Lois Rolfsmeyer, Denver, CO; nine grandchildren; 18 gt. grandchildren and one gt. gt. grandchild.

DEINES, Elizabeth
b. 10 Dec 1903 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 11 Jul 1991 - Russell, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
Daughter of Fred and Magdelene Deines. She is survived by two sisters, Pauline Fabrizius of WaKeeney and Sarah Michaelis of Russell. She was preceded in death by both parents, a brother and two sisters. Burial in the church cemetery.

DEINES, Ella Flouretta
b. 5 Feb 1911 - Russell, Kansas
d. 14 Apr 1988 - Russell, Kansas
From funeral card
Daughter of Henry and Maria (Michaelis) Deines. On April 19, 1931, she was united in marriage to Alexander KEIL.He died October 20, 1958. This union was blessed with four children: Leon, Belda, Kenneth, and Darrell. Those who preceded her in death were: her parents; husband, Alexander who died on Oct. 20, 1958; four brothers: Ferdinand, Rudolph, Benjamin, and Julius Deines; and four sisters: Ida Deitz, Martha Flegler, Hannah Flegler, and Freida Peake. She is survived by her children: Leon, of Russell; Velda Nuss and her husband, Eugene, of Russell; Kenneth, of Pratt; and Darrell of Great Bend. She is also survived by one sister, Mrs. John (Rosa) Bangert of Russell; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Clergy: Rev. Robert Lundgren Organist: Eileen Vladar Soloist: Rudy Parker. Music: "In The Garden" and "Just As I Am". Casket Bearers: Ron Nuss; Brad, Kenny, and Michael Keil; Edgar Deines, Gary Rodger. Interment: St. John Lutheran Cemetery - Russell, KS

DEINES, Ernest J..
b. 8 Jun 1915 - WaKeeney, Kansas
d. 24 Jan 1988 - WaKeeney, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
Born to Solomon and Katherine Elizabeth (Karst) Deines Sr. He married Bertha M. MURPHY in Kansas City, Mo., Dec. 21, 1940; she died Aug. 6, 1968. He then married Margaret S. PARK Aug. 16, 1969, in Wichita. Survivors include his wife, of the home; three sons, E. Jay, WaKeeney, Dan S., Manhattan, and Kelly B., Kansas City Mo.; a step-son, Roger W. Park, Wichita; a step0dalughter, Kathleen S. Park, Wichita,; three brothers, Ruben and Raymond, both of WaKeeny, and Solomon, Jr., Liberal; two sisters, Martha Karst and Ruth Scott, both of WaKeeney; and six grandchildren. Burial in WaKeeney City Cemetery.

DEINES, Esther
b. 27 Apr 1907 - Milberger, Kansas
d. 21 Jul 1991 - WaKeeney, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
Her husband, Alexander (Flagler), died Oct. 16, 1990. Survivors include a son, Kenneth, of Maple Hill; a daughter, DeLoris Kraus, of WaKeeney; three brothers, Sieg Deines, of Quinter; Lawrence Deines of WaKeeney; and Oscar of Hoisington; three sisters, Tabea Wiedeman of WaKeeney; Rosa Warren of Big Sandy, TX; and Lillian Huber of Quinter; 11 grandchildren; and 13 gt. grandchildren. Burial will be in WaKeeney Cemetery.

DEINES, Esther
b. 13 Sep 1917 - WaKeeney, Kansas
d. 4 Nov 2003 - Hays, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Friday, November 7, 2003, From Salina Journal - Thursday, November 6, 2003
Born to John and Eva Margaret (Maier) Deines. She married Hubert DEINES on Nov. 9, 1941, in WaKeeney; he died Sept. 29, 1975. Survivors include two sons, John, Lincoln, and Charles, Hays; three daughters, Joyce Noakes, Limon, Colo., Patricia Jones, Hugo, Colo., and Erna Pasman, Oxford; four sisters, Marie Mai, WaKeeney, Alvena Dietz, Collyer, Frieda Hoffman, Lawton, Okla., and Irene Turner, Quinter. Burial in Flagler City Cemetery, Flagler, Colo.

DEINES, Esther A. - See Esther A. Michel

DEINES, Esther E. - See Esther E. Baker

DEINES, Eva - See Eva Reinhardt

DEINES, Evelyn W. - See Evelyn W. Brack

DEINES, Fern G.
b. 25 Jul 1915 - Russell, Kansas
d. 11 Jan 1997 - Wichita, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
Daughter of George Jacob and Catherine Hein Deines. She married Paul MOORE on November 15, 1938, at Russell. He survives, along with a daughter, Kathleen Moore-Silva of Denver; and one grandchildren, W.P. Moore III. Burial in the Russell City Cemetery.

DEINES, Freda - See Freda Dietz

DEINES, Galen Ray
b. 26 Sep 1956 - WaKeeney, Kansas
d. 3 April 2005 - Osborne County, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Wednesday, April 5, 2006
Born to Raymond H. and Lois Mae (Horner) Deines. He married Jenda BENDER on April 7, 1979. They divorced. He later married Robyn SWONGER on April 2, 2005, in Kingsdown. Survivors include his wife, of the home; two daughters, Jessie Deines, Hays, and Mandy Deines, Frankfort; his mother, WaKeeney; a brother, Gary Deines, Hoisington; and a sister, Ranita Deines, WaKeeney. He was preceded in death by his father. Burial in WaKeeney Cemetery.

DEINES, George
b. 4 Oct 1869 - Frazosen, Russia
d. 3 Dec 1948 - Ramona, Kansas
From Andrew Beisel History - Glenn Mueller collection
Son or Philip and Elizabeth Deines. In February, 1891, he was united in marriage to Anna BEISEL who preceded him in death in Feb. 1920. Twelve children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Deines. Four of the children died in infancy and the oldest daughter died in 1947. In 1899 they emigrated to Mexico and the following year came to Kansas and lived at Woodbine. For the past 25 years he has made his home with his son, Harry Deines, and Mrs. Deines. He leaves to mourn his departure, two sons, Henry of Chapman, and Ernest of Enterprise; five daughters, Mrs. Chris Heidelbach of Tracy, Calif., Mrs. William Alt of Kansas City, Mrs. Jesse Riffel of Enterprise, Mrs. Emma Pigorsch and Mrs. Paul Wendlandt, both of Herington; one brother, Adolph Deines of Emporia; one sister, Mrs. W. M. Mohn of Ramona; to daughters in law; four sons in law; 33 grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Burial was in the church cemetery.

DEINES, George
b. 8 Oct 1912 - Berthoud, Colorado
d. 1 Nov 2006 - Longmont, Colorado
From Loveland FYI, Loveland, Colorado - 11-05-2006 - Publish date: 11/4/2006
He was born Oct. 8, 1912, in Berthoud to Adam and Elizabeth (Hohnstein) Deines. On June 5, 1938, he married Katherine SCHLAGEL in Longmont. He is survived by many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, four sisters and two brothers. Interment will be at Longmont Mountain View Cemetery.

DEINES, Georginna
b. 22 Feb 1913 - Russell, Kansas
d. Nov 2006 - Fort Collins, Colorado
From Coloradoan - November 7, 2006
Georgianna Dietz was born on Feb. 22, 1913, in Russell, Kan., to George and Lydia Deines. She married Paul R. DIETZ in 1932. She is survived by four children, Don Dietz and his wife, Carole Bove, Gerri Ridnour and her husband, Wes, Shara Stills and her husband, Dave, and Cara Dietz. Georgianna has 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchild-ren. She is also survived by a sister, Frieda Karst. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul; one grandson, Randy Thompson; and 13 brothers and sisters. A graveside service at Resthaven Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

DEINES, Herman Franklin
b. 7 Dec 1940 - Boulder, Colorado
d. 15 Nov 2006 - Baltimore, Maryland
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, November 18, 2006
He was born Dec. 7, 1940, in Boulder, Colo., the son of Herman Franklin and Sara A. Arter Deines, Sr. On Feb. 15, 1969, he married Alice Jeanette CLARK in Galatia. She survives.
Other survivors include: three sons, Herman Franklin III, Great Bend, Scott Edward, Otis, and Derek Andrew, Firestone, Colo.; two daughters, Sheryl Lyn Stickler and Tammy Rene' Deines, both of Broomfield, Colo.; his mother, Otis; two brothers, Robert, Hoisington, and James, Wichita; two sisters, Kathryn Ahlvers, Great Bend, and Marcia Brewer, Edwardsville, Ill.; and four grandchildren. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Galatia.

DEINES, H. L.
b. 20 Feb 1938 - Trego County, Kansas
d. 25 Nov 2003 - Norton, Kansas
From Journal News - Thursday, November 29, 2003
Survivors include his wife, Liza Beth; two sons, David of Greenwood, Mo., and Daniel of Kansas City, Mo.; a daughter, Joan Horner of Clearwater, Fla.; his mother, Alverna Humburg of LaCrosse; five brothers, Don Deines of Hays, Jim Deines of Hill City, Merlin Deines of WaKeeney, J. Dean Ochs of Caldwell and Neal Ochs of Villa Rica, Ga.; a sister, Lanetta Kellogg of Hastings, Neb.; and two grandchildren. . Inurnment will be in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, WaKeeney.

DEINES, H. L.
b. 20 Feb 1938 - Trego County, Kansas
d. 25 Nov 2003 - Norton, Kansa
From Hays Daily News November 30, 2003
Survivors include his wife, Liza Beth, of the home; two sons, David, Greenwood, Mo., and Daniel, Kansas City, Mo.; a daughter, Joan Horner, Clearwater, Fla.; his mother, Alverna Humburg, La Crosse; five brothers, Don Deines, Hays, Jim Deines, Hill City, Merlin Deines, WaKeeney, J. Dean Ochs, Caldwell, and Neal Ochs, Villa Rica, Ga.; a sister, Lanetta Kellogg, Hastings, Neb. Burial in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, WaKeeney.

DEINES, Hannah Justine
b. 16 Dec 1902 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 29 Sep 1978 - Russell, Kansas
She married Jacob FLEGLER, JR. on April 5, 1924, at Bender Hill. He died April 17, 1954. Survivors: sons: Clarence, and Vernon Dean, both of Russell; daughter: Mrs. Dora Lee Miller, Newton; brother: Ferdinand Deines, Russell; sisters: Mrs. Rosa Bangert, Mrs. Ella Keil, Mrs. Freda Peake, all of Russell; Mrs. Ida Dietz, Hoisington.

DEINES, Helen D.
b. 20 Jul 1906
d. 5 Oct 1983 - Russell, Kansas
She married Floyd B. SHAFFER in 1931 at Russell. He died in 1970. Survivors: brother: J. Luther Deines, Russell; sisters: Alvina Deines, Russell; Fern Moore, Russell; Isabel Sipe, San Lorenzo, CA.

DEINES, Helen Ruth - See Helen Ruth Fabrizius

DEINES, Henry Julius
b. 2 Apr 1902 - Ramona, Kansas
d. 17 Dec 1982 - Herington, Kansas
From Russell County News - January 5, 1983
Born to George and Anna (Beisel) Deines. On Dec. 31, 1922, Henry married Ollie RIFFEL at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Ramona, Kan. For 26 years he made a home for his father George Deines until his father's death in 1948. He also raised a niece, Lela Mae Riffel (Trent). He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Katie Hoeppner, Leah Riffel and Emma Pigorech; a brother, Earnest Deines; a son Harlan who died in 1960; a granddaughter, Katherine Deines who died in 1949; and one grandson, Randy Farr who died in 1978. Survivors include his wife, Ollie of the home; two daughters, Arlene and husband Frank Hubnik of Abilene, Kan., and Jeanetta and husband Stanley Farr of Peabody, Kan.; two sons, Lester and wife Vera Deines of Chapman, Kan., and Dale and wife, Linda Deines of Salina, Kan.; 14 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Amelia Heidelback of Tracy, Calif., Josephine Alt of Kansas City, Kan., and Esther Wendlant of Herington; and many other relatives and friends. Burial was at Sunset Hill Cemetery, Herington. Active pallbearers were grandsons Earl Deines and Rodney Deines of Chapman; Gary Farr of Cary, N.C.; Harlan Lynn Deines of Great Bend, Kan.; Steven Deines of Salina, Kan.; and Bill Hubnik of Abilene, Kan. Honorary pallbearers were Ort Deines, Robert Kohls, Reynold Schlesener, John Behrke, Sr., Harry Schlesener and Hugo Wendt.

DEINES, Herman F.
b. 13 Sep 1912, Bazine
d. 25 Nov 1999, Halstead
From Salina Journal - November 27 1999
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Elizabeth Ann Deines in 1978. Survivors include his wife, Sara; three sons, Frank, Robert and James; three daughters, Kathryn Ahlvers, Marcia Brewer, and Vickie Riedl; three brothers, Lawrence, Reuben, and Marvin; two sisters, Edna Dietz Milberger of Russell and Bernice Swopes of Ponca City, Okla.

DEINES, Irene Campsdell - See Irene Webber

DEINES, J. Luther
b. 8 Jun 1902 - Russell, Kansas
d. 12 May 1995 - Russell, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
Son of George Jacob and Catherine Elizabeth (Hein) Deines. He is survived by his sister, Mrs. Paul (Fern) Moore, of Russell; and 12 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, eight brothers and sisters, and one nephew.

DEINES, Josephine A. - See Josephine A. Krug

DEINES, Katharina Elisabeth
b. 8 Jul 1877 - Russell, Kansas
d. 6 Dec 1925 - Hays, Kansas
From Heritage Review - 30 March 2000 - DFP 19 Jan 1926 Nr 2690
Katharina Elisabeth Margheim nee Deines, born 8 July 1877 near Russell, Kansas. Died 6 December 1925, Hays, Kansas Hospital. Buried 9 December 1925, Wakeeney, Kansas.
Married Friedrich MARGHEIM (from Friedenfeld, SR) on 25 December 1897. Survivors: husband, 2 sons, 7 daughters, father, 3 brothers: Heinrich , G. Jakob, Friedrich.
Immigrated 1904 from Russell, Kansas to Waskeeney, Kansas

DEINES, K. Margaret
b. 4 Oct 1896 - Saratov, Russia
d. 6 Feb 2001 - WaKeeney, Kansas
K. Margaret Fabrizius. She was preceded in death by her husband, John George, in 1984 and a son, Herman. Survivors include five sons, Argus of WaKeeney, Arthur of Hutchinson, Paul of Aurora, George of Carson City, Nev., and Richard of Colorado Springs, Colo.; four daughters, Olga Walker of Minot, Hulda Dorsch of Bird City, Edna Holmberg of Ellis and Lydia Frank of Pueblo, Colo.

DEINES, Katharine Margaret
b. 21 Jul 1886 - Russia
d. 24 Feb 1976 - Hoisington, Kansas
From Hutchinson News (KS) - Febrary 24, 1976
She was married to J. Peter BOXBERGER 16 Sept. 1906 at Limburger. He died 1 Feb. 1952. Survivors are sons: Sigmund, Russell; Ferdinand, Gt.Bend; Ted, Hoisington; Emil, Albuquerque, N.M.; daughters: Mrs. Mollie Muth and Mrs.Martha Morgenstern, both of Hoisington; Mrs. Minnie Boxberger and Mrs..Lillian Funk, both Russell; Mrs. Estella Steinle, Healdton, Okla.; brother: William Deines, Sandusky, Mich.. Burial in St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Russell.

DEINES, Kathrine Margaret
b. 21 Jul 1886 - Russia
d. abt 1975 - Hoisington, Kansas
She married. J. Peter BOXBERGER September 16, 1906 in Milberger, he died February l, 1957. Survivors include: sons, Sigmund, Russell; Ferdinand, Great Bend; Ted, Hoisington; Emil, Albuquerque, N.M.; daughters: Mrs. Mollie Muth, Mrs. Martha Morgenstern, both Hoisington; Ms Minnie Boxberger, Mrs. Lillian Funk, both Russell; Mrs. Estella Steinle, Headton, OK; brother, William Deines, Sandusky, Mich.

DEINES, Kenneth Fredrick
b. 16 Aug 1930 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 31 Jan 2005 - Tahlequah, Oklahoma
From Information Received
Son of Fred Barnhardt Deines and Josephine Amelia Krug. Ken married Lorenca Jean "Pete" PIERCE Nov. 23, 1950 at St. John Lutheran Church, Russell, KS. To this union was born four children: Alan, Jodie, Tyler and Lisa. Ken is survived by Lorena "Pete" Deines, his wife of 54 years, and their children and their families: Alan and Ruth Deines of Woodbine, KS and their children, Alyson and Dory, Jodie and Randy English of Utica, NY and their son Scott English and wife Mary and their children, Catherine and Andrew; Tyler Deines and Dottie Palumbo of Highland Village, TX and their children Kenneth Fredrick II, Nick and John; Lisa and Ken Davisof Tulsa, OK and their children Eric, Carly and Brett. Ken is survived by his brothers Jerome and wife June Deines of Pauls Valley, OK and Steve Deines of Russell, KS. Ken was preceded by his parents, sister-in-law, Beverly Deines and 2 brother-in-laws. Interment at Ft. Gibson National Cemetery.

DEINES, Lawrence
b. 3 Jul 1913 - Milberger, Kansas
d. 4 Feb 1992 - WaKeeney, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
A son Leon, died in 1964. Survivors include his wife, Freda of the home; a son, Larry of Denison, TX; two daughters, Doris Kraft of Green River, WY; and Bonnie Deines of Concordia; two brothers, Sieg of Quinter and Oscar of Hoisington; three sisters, Tabea Wiedeman of WaKeeney; Rosa Warren of Big Sandy, TX; and Lillian Huber of Quinter; five grandchildren; and two gt. grandchildren. Burial will be in Zion Lutheran Cemetery.

DEINES, Lawrence L.
b. 22 Feb 1915 - Bazine, Kansas
d. 28 Oct 2003 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, October 29, 2003
Son of Jacob Deines and Hannah Janke. On Jan. 23, 1937, he married Evelyn W. BRACK at Great Bend. She survives. Other survivors include: two sons, Jerry, Russell and Larry, Galatia; three daughters, Karen Keil, Edmond, Okla., Gloria Myers, Ellinwood and Denise Schulte, Russell; a brother, Marvin, Smyrna, Ga.; two sisters, Edna Milberger, Russell and Bernice Swopes, Ponca City, Okla. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Arthur, Reuben and Herman; and a sister, Martha Deines. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, Galatia.

DEINES, Leo Harvey
b. 25 June 1922 - Milberger, Kansas
d. 9 Mar 1991 - Aurora, Colorado
From Frieda Karst Collection
Mr. Deines was the son of Louis and Katherine (Krug) Deines. He married Pat SISSON in 1947. They were divorced in 1958. He then married Louise McDONALD in 1960. She died March 10, 1991. He is survived by two sons, Phillip, of Breckenridge, CO; and Kendall, of LeSalle, CO; two daughters, Krista Thiele, of Houston, TX; and Rhonda Bilek, of Littleton, CO; one step-daughter, Mary McDonald of Aurora, CO; two brothers, Lloyd, of Lakewood, CO and Gerald of Half Moon Bay, CA; one sister, Rosalinda Ivey, of Lakewood, CO; three grandchildren and one step-grandchild.

DEINES, LeVay Sue - See LeVay Sue Glick

DEINES, Louis
b. 24 Oct 1892 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 6 Dec 1969 - Keokuk, Iowas
One of 16 children of Peter and Christine Deines. He married Katherine KRUG on December 7, 1919, Milberger. There were 7 children. She died December 1, 1934. On December 4, 1956, he married Clara REITZ, of LaGrange, Mo.

DEINES, Louis
b. 5 Mar 1911 -Trego County, Kansas
d. 14 Dec 2005 -WaKeeney, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Friday, December 16, 2005, From Salina Journal - Friday, December 16, 2005
Born to David and Elizabeth (Dietz) Deines. He married Hilda Fern OCHS on Dec. 5, 1937, at Otis. Survivors include his wife, of the home; two sons, Larry Deines, WaKeeney, and Robert Deines, Show Low, Ariz; a brother, Paul Deines, WaKeeney; three sisters, Marie Whilhelm, Fort Collins, Colo., and Rachel Fabrizius and Ella Fabrizius, both of WaKeeney; 10 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Duane Deines, in 1992. Burial in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Trego Center.

DEINES, Maria Katherine Karst - See Maria Katherine Schwein

DEINES, Maria Katharina
b. 15 Feb 1861 - Alt-Kratzke, Volga
d. 24 Dec 1918 - Wakeeney, Kansas
From Heritage Review - 24 April 1994
Maria Katharina Fabrizius nee Deines born 15 Februazry 1861, SAlt-Kratzke, Volga. Died 24 Decembe 1918, Wakeeney, Kansas Married Jophann Jakob FABRIZIUS. Survivors: husband, 3 sons, 5 daughters, father (87 years), 3 brothers, 3 sisters.

DEINES, Marie - See Marie Popp

DEINES, Mary Katherine - See Mary Katherine Ginther

DEINES, Maynard
b. 23 Jan 1939 - Lost Springs, Kansas
d. March 1983 - Salina, Kansas
From Russell County News - March 4, 1983
Surviving are his wife, Judy; three sons, Chris, Jon Paul and Stacy; a daughter, Tammy, all of the home, and four sisters, Mrs. Helen Lorson, Overland Pzrk; Mrs. Bernice Stout, Abilene; Mrs. Lizetta Stout, McPherson, and Mrs. Adeline Warns, Hope. Burial will be in the Lewis Cemetery, Ramona.

DEINES, Mollie
b. 16 Oct 1903 - Sugar City, Colorado
d. 25 Jan 1991 - Russell, Kansas
Daughter of George and Mollie Bender Deines. In 1922 she married Alex EHRLICH, at Sugar City, Colo. He died August 9 1989. Survivors include: son, Ben, Great Bend; daughters: Arlene Karst, Dorrance; Laura Young, Dallas; sister Elizabeth Wulff, WaKeeney.

DEINES, Nevilla Wilma - See Nevilla Wilma Schaben

DEINES, Olinda - See Olinda Schneider

DEINES, Pauline - See Pauline Stieben

DEINES, Pauline
b. 13 Sep 1905 - Ramona, Kansas
d. 19 Sep 1986 -Hillsboro, Kansas
HILLSBORO - Pauline Beisel. Her husband, David, died in 1983. She is survived by two daughters, Maureen Berger of Abilene, and LaVerna Render of Wichita; two sons, Don of California and Marvin of North Carolina; two brothers, Ben Deines of Wichita, and Gabriel Deines of California; a sister, Katie Scheifsky of El Dorado; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Burial at Lewis Cemetery near Ramona.

DEINES, Raymond
b. 5 Jun 1923 - WaKeeney, Kansas
d. 25 Mar 2004 - WaKeeney, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Monday, March 29, 2004
Born to Solomon Sr. and Katharina Deines. He married Jo STARMER on Aug. 28, 1949, in Mission. Survivors include his wife, of the home; two sons, Rick Deines and his wife, Leta, and Keith Deines and his wife, Cheryl, WaKeeney; a sister, Ruth Scott, WaKeeney; a brother, Solomon Deines Jr., Omaha, Neb.; a sister-in-law, Lorrayne Deines, WaKeeney; three grandchildren, Tyson Deines, Sally and husband Dustin McEntarfer and Casey Deines; and 20 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Bernhardt Deines, Seighairdt Deines, Reuben Deines and Ernie Deines, and a sister, Martha Karst. Burial will be in the Veteran's Cemetery, WaKeeney.

DEINES, Reinhold
b. 4 Mar 1921 - WaKeeney, Kansas
d. 6 Sep 2001 - WaKeeney, Kansas
From Salina Journal - September 7, 2001
Survivors include four sisters, Clara Flagler of WaKeeney, Olinda Olson and Hilda Miller, both of Centralia, Wash., and Mary Ann Napravnik of Seattle. Burial will be in Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, WaKeeney.

DEINES, Richard Alvin
b. 1 Mar 1909 - Milberger, Kansas
d. 11 Jun 1990 - Oberlin, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
Son of Wm. and Pauline (Wittman) Deines. He married Esther Baker at Galatia on Jan. 1, 1931 . He is survived by his wife, Esther, of Oberlin; three sons, William of Burlington, CO; Stanley of Denver; and Steven of Yuma, AZ; two brothers, John Palmer Deines of Lumberton, NC; and Arnold Leo Deines of Salina; two sisters, Hannah H. Nichols of Klamath Falls, OR; and Rachel Claussen of Lucas; 8 grandchildren and 11 gt. grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and by a sister, Elsie Steinert. Burial in the Oberlin Cemetery.

DEINES, Rodney
b. 29 Jan 1951 - Chapman, Kansas
d. 23 Jul 1994 - Clay County, Kansas
From Russell Daily News - July 26, 1994
Survivors include his parents, Lester and Vera Deines of Chapman, a son, Derek of Chapman; a daughter, Alaina Deines of Chapman; two sisters, Donita Sellin of Salina and Lorinda Battishill of Chapman; a brother, Earl of Chapman; and his grandmother, Ollie Deines of Herington. Inurnment in IndianHill Cemetery.

DEINES, Rosa
b. 5 Feb 1911 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 4 Aug 1996 - Russell, Kansas
From funeral card
Rosa was born one of 10 children of Henry F. and Maria E. (Michaelis) Deines, all of whom preceded her in death. She married John BANGERT on June 15, 1930 at Russell, KS. Happy memories are shared by many nieces and nephews and friends. Clergy: Rev. Michael Fibranz Organist: Sandy Krug Soloist: Ed Sewell. Music: "How Great Thou Art" and "Just As I Am". Casket Bearers: Ralph Dumler, Wilmer Boxberger, Dean Flegler, Edgar Deines, Gerald Mai, and Luther Deitz Honorary Bearers: Eugene Nuss, Clarence Flegler, and Joe Fuller. Interment: Russell City Cemetery - Russell, KS

DEINES, Rosetta Kay
b. 23 Nov 1942 - Billings, Montana
d. 15 Jan 2007 - Laurel, Montana
From Billings Gazette, Billings, MT - 18 Jan 2007
Rosetta Kay Deines (Hauf), was born in Billings, November 23, 1942 to Harry and Rose Deines. Rosetta had a close friend, Rita Schraeder, who was always there for her. Rosetta is survived by her son, Doug Hauf of Sheridan, Wyo.; her mother, Rose Deines of Laurel; a sister, Donna Leuthold of Billings, nephews, Jeff (Ingeri) Leuthold and Rick (Cindy) Leuthold and their children; Rosetta's godmother and husband, Irene and Norm Shorb. Rosetta was preceded in death by her father, Harry, and several aunts and uncles. Inurnment in Laurel Cemetery.

DEINES, Rosina
b. 28 Aug 1904, Russell, Kansas
d. 12 Nov 1980, Hays, Kansas
She married Victor KRUG on August 12, 1925, at Russell. Survivors include: widower of home; daughter Mrs. Eloise Becker, Osborne; Mrs. Sharon Ward, Russell; brothers: Herman Deines and Luther Deines, both of Russell; sisters: Mrs. Isabel Sipe, San Lorenzo, CA; Mrs. Helen Shaffer, Mrs. Alvin Deines, Mrs. Fern Moore, all of Russell.

DEINES, Reuben
b. 22 Jun 1916 - Bazine, Kansas
d. 6 Jun 2003 - McAllen, Texas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, June 7, 2003
Son of Jacob and Hannah Janke Deines. On April 4, 1947, he married Virginia SHULL at Wichita. She survives. Other survivors include: two sons, David, Wichita, and Dale, Salina; a daughter, Linda Varner, Wildwood, Mo.; two brothers, Lawrence, Great Bend, and Marvin LaVern, Smyrna, Ga.; two sisters, Edna Milberger, Russell, and Bernice Swopes, Ponca City, Okla.; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Herman and Arthur; and a sister, Martha Deines. Burial will be in Hoisington Cemetery, Hoisington.

DEINES, Ruben
b. 21 Feb 1914 - WaKeeney, Kansas
d. 11 Jan 2001 - WaKeeney, Kansas
From Salina Journal
Son of Solomon and Katharina (Karst) Deines Sr. He married Lorrayne KOBLER on Jan. 23, 1938, in WaKeeney. Survivors include his wife; a son, Tom; two daughters,Karla Johnson and Leslie Owen; two brothers, Solomon Jr., Liberal, and Raymond, WaKeeney; a sister, Ruth Scott, WaKeeney. He was preceded in death by a son, Alan; three brothers, Bernhardt, Seighardt and Ernest; and a sister, Martha Karst.

DEINES, Rudolph
b. 16 Apr - Russell County, Kansas
d. 9 Jan 1975 - WaKeeney, Kansas
Survivors include: Mrs. Anna (KARST) Deines, Hoisington; sons : LeRoy, North Glenn, C0; Leon, Chillicothe, Mo.; daughter: Mrs. Leroy Dorothy Borron, Great Bend; brother: Ferdinand, Russell; sisters: Ida Dietz, Hoisington; Martha Flegler; Hannah Flegler, Freida Peak, Rosie Bangert, Ella Keil, all of Russell

DEINES, Ruth
b. 20 Sep 1920, Milberger
d. 17 Mar 1989, Russell
From Newspaper Clipping
She married William EHRLICH June 9, 1940, at Russell. He died September 28, 1962. Survivors : sons: Randolph, James; daughters: Marlene Longnecker, Karen Whitmer; brothers, Harvey Deines, Aurora,CO; Lloyd Deines, Lakewood, CO; Gerald Deines, Half Moon Bay, CA; sister, Rosa Linda Ivey, Lakewood, CO.

DEINES - Sarah
b. 27 Mar 1912 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 21 Nov 2000 - Russell, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
Daughter of Fred J. and Lena (Mai) Deines. On Nov. 1, 1931, she married Huldrich J. MICHAELIS in rural Russell. He died Sept. 25, 1995. Survivors include one son, Richard Michaelis of Sioux City, IA; two daughters, LaJune Gustin of Galatia; and Naomi Dumler of Mesa, AZ; one sister, Paulina Fabrizius of WaKeeney; seven grandchildren and nine gt. grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother, Bernard Deines and three sisters, Ruphina, Miriam, and Elizabeth Deines. Burial in the Russell City Cemetery.

DEINES, Sieg
b. 9 Nov 1903 - Milberger, Kansas
d. 11 Apr 1994
From Frieda Karst Collection
Born to Peter and Minnie (Krug) Deines. He married Leota HETSEL Nov. 9, 1930, in Russell. Survivors include his wife; a brother, Oscar, Hoisington; two sisters, Rosa Warren, Big Sandy, TX; and Lillian Huber, Quinter. He was preceded in death by a son Richard Lee who died April 12, 1948; three brothers, Lawrence, Emil and infant Clarence, and three sisters, Clara Eichman, Esther Flagler and Tabea Wiedeman. Burial in the Quinter Cemetery.

DEINES, Solomon M.
b. 24 Nov 1908 - Barton County, Kansas
d. 25 Jan 1991 - Dodge City, Kansas
Son of George and Mollie Bender Deines. On December 18, 1935, he married Gertrude Anna RUFFERTSHOEFER at Dodge City. She died June 26,1974. He later married Bess Atkinson Brown on December 16, 1976, at Dodge City. Survivors are: 3 sons: Harold, Marvin, Loren; sisters: Elizabeth Wulf, WaKeeney; Mollie Ehrlich, Russell

DEINES, Vernon James
b. abt 1933
d. 30 Oct 2005 - Garden Plain, Kansas
From Wichita Eagle - Monday, October 31, 2005, Hillsboro Star Journal - Wednesday, November 2, 2005
Interment in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Goddard. Born to Ortwin & Hanna (Benhardt) Deines. He married Bonnier PIPER in Ramona, Kansas on his birthday on Aug. 21, 1955. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie; daughter, Jonie & husband Chuck Hoheisel, all of Wichita; brothers, Mervin Deines of Ramona, Weldon Deines of Herington; grandchildren, Sommer & Mark Durante, Stephanie Hanschu, Melissa Hanschu; 3 step-grandchildren, Adam, Landon & Grant Hoheisel; 2 great-grandchildren, Jourdan & Ethan Durante. Burial was in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Goddard.

DEINES, Victor
b. 23 Aug 1921 - Mitchell, Nebraska
d, 24 Jan 2007 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 27 Jan 2007
Interment in the Mitchell Cemetery. Victor was born Aug. 23, 1921, one of 13 children of John and Mary (Bauer) Deines in Mitchell. Victor was united in marriage to Ruth WHITE, Oct. 3, 1947, at Harrisburg, with three children Jerry, Jon and Judy born to this union. Survivors include his wife, Esther; sons, Jerry (Virginia) Deines of Wellington, Nev., Jon (Shelly) Deines of Aurora, Minn.; step-sons, David (Pam) Schlotthauer of Omaha, Jerry (Lana) Schlotthauer of Cheyenne, Wyo.; 15 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sisters, June Dittenber of Mitchell, Mary Feagler of Torrington, Wyo., Ruth Ewing of Loveland, Colo. and Emma Deines of Hastings. His parents, daughter Judy Preston, four sisters and four brothers preceded him in death.

DEINES, Victora A.
b. 21 Feb 1946 - WaKeeney, Kansas
d. 21 March 2001 - Alma, Nebraska
From Hays Daily News - March 22, 2001
Daughter of Herbert and Elma (Freidenberger) Deines. She married Donald E. MAI, SR.. on March 21, 1965, at the Zion Lutheran Church, WaKeeney. Survivors include her husband, of the home; a son, Donald E. Jr.; a daughter, Angela Harouff; her step-mother, Alverna Humburg; brothers, Leroy, Norton, Don, Jim, Merlin, J. Dean Ochs, and Neil Ochs; a sister, Lanetta Kellogg. She was preceded in death by her parents and an infant daughter, Donna.

DEINES, William C.
b. 4 Jan 1901 - Russell, Kansas
d. 1 Feb 1989 - Ft.Collins, Colorado
From Frieda Karst Collection
He married Elizabeth DEINES on March 28, 1921, in Ft. Collins. He is survived by his wife; five sons, Floyd and Arlo, both of Ft. Collins; Vernon, of Denver; Kenneth, of Loveland; and Gerald of Phoenix, AZ; one daughter, Darlene Freestone, of Ft. Collins; one brother, Adam of Alexandria, IN; two sisters, Elizabeth Boxberger, of Russell; and Herminia Seibenlist, of Florida; 23 grandchildren; 40 gt. grandchildren. A daughter JoAnn Troudt preceded him in death. Burial in Roselawn Cemetery.

DEISER, Tina L. - See Tina L. Schneider

DEISTLER, Henry G.
b. 8 Feb 1892, McPherson
d. 16 Feb 1983, Fort Dodge
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Mary A. HINRCH in 1948, at Tucumcari, N.M. She died Aug. 22, 1959. Survivors: daughter, Evelyn Jordan; stepson, Ned Heinrich; stepdaughter, Caroline St. Lawrence; brothers: John, Preston; Walt, Amarillo, Texas; sisters, Artine Insley, Isabel; Catherine Hoover, Marshallville, Ga.

DEITZ, Lillian R. - See Lillian R. Kanzler

DeJONG, Rosa Lee - See Rosa Lee Nuss

DELANEY, Esther L. - See Esther L. Eichman

DELK, Betty Jane
b. 9 Apr 1924 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 25 May 2005 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Friday, May 27, 2005
Daughter of John L. and Lydia Seibel Delk. On April 9, 1944, she married Elmer HANNEMAN at Peabody. He died in 1997. Survivors include: a son, Steve, Peabody; and a brother, Bob, Marion. She was preceded in death by a son, Daryl. Burial will be in Edenfeld Church Cemetery.

DELK, Clifford
b. 19 Nov 1917 - Gray, Oklahoma
d. 2 February 2004 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hillsboro Star Journal - Thursday, February 5,2004
Son of Jacob and Katie (Seibel) Delk. On Aug. 8, 1940, he married Evelyn WARKENTIN at Hillsboro. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; a sister; and a grandson, Sean Abbott. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn of Hillsboro; a son, Jim Delk of Hillsboro; four daughters, Kathleen Schmidt of Park City, Margaret Tice of Marion, Beverly Flaming of Pagosa Springs, Colo., and Pam Abbott of Hillsboro; a brother, Irvin Delk of Perryton, Texas. Burial will be in Hillsboro MB Cemetery.

DELLENBACH, Emma
b. 5 Mar 1895, Partridge
d. 3 Sep 1989, Hutchinson
From Newspaper Clipping
She married F. E. "Ferd" KRAUS March 26, 1914, at Partridge. He died Oct. 3, 1988. Survivors: son, Kenneth, East Tacoma, Wash.; Estel, Caldwell, Idaho; foster son, Elmer Dellenbach, Hutchinson.

DEMEK, Carl F.
b. 17 Dec 1900, Vienna, Austria
d. 14 Jul 1985, Hoisington
From Newspaper Clipping
Survivors include his wife, Emilie, of the home; one son, Carl of Livonia, Mich.

DEMEK, Emilie Bitter Dumler - See Emilie Schmidt

DEMEK, Mollie - See Mollie Steinle

DENNER, Connie M. - See Connie M. Weimer

DENNER, Lydia K.
b.  15 Feb 1914 - Russia
d.  8 May 2002- Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Fond du Lac Reporter May 12, 2002
Daughter of Henry and Catherine Schaefer Denner. In 1929, she and her family of two sisters and two brothers immigrated to the United States. Lydia married David KUSLITS, who preceded her in death.  She then married Arthur ZANGL, who also preceded her in death.  She will be sadly missed by three daughters, Gloria (Melvin) Pipping, Patricia (Darryl) Judson, and Linda (Raymond) MacDonald;  and a sister, Erica (Ted) Borgen, Fond du Lac.  She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Emil and Art Denner; and a sister, Rachel Griffith.  Burial will follow in Ledgeview Memorial Park Cemetery

DENNING, Carol Jean
b. 22 Feb 1946 - Hays, Kansas
d. 16 Feb 2003 - Wichita, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Tuesday, February 18, 2003
Daughter of Leo and Rose (Schoenberger) Denning. Survivors include two sons, Keith, Ellis, and Kelvin "Kelly," Denver; a daughter, Laurie Kloepper, Effingham; her mother, Ellis; two sisters, Dolors Keefe, Wichita, and Frances Carlso, Lenexa; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Kevin Gene, and her father. Burial in St. Mary Church Cemetery.

DENNIS, Enola
b. 14 Jul 1911, Charleston, Okla
d. 13 Nov 1999, Hutchinson
From Hutchinson News - Sunday, November 14, 1999
Daughter of Charles L. and Alice Daniel Dennis. On June 8, 1930, she married Edward S. YAUK at Alva, Okla. He died March 1, 1990. Survivors include: a son, Dwayne; a daughter, Norma Anderson. She was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters.

DEPIESSE, Adelia G.
B.  21 Aug 1910 - Beaver, Kansas
D.  14  Jan 2002 - Hoisington, Kansas
From Hutchinson (KS) News - Jananuary 15, 2002
Daughter of Jac and Mary Ann "Meyeres" Depiesse. On May 19, 1931, she married August  R.  SCHREMMER at Beaver. He survives. Other survivors include: five sons, Jim, Earl, Ron, Bill and Gene; three daughters, Patricia Proksch, Lois Klug, and Karen Bishop; four sisters, Sidonia Bartlett, Lakeside, Calif., Elsie Hinkley, El Cajon, Calif., Margaret Elstun, Lyons, and Gene Polzin, Hoisington. She was preceded in death by five brothers, Jac, Lawrence, John, Art and Earl Depiesse; four sisters, Ann Reif, Viola Depiesse, Marion Kuxhause, and Georgia Mae Hildreth; and three grandchildren. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery, Hoisington.

DEPIESSE, Margaret M.
B.  16 Dec 1918 - Beaver, Kansas
D.  1 Feb 2002 - Lyons, Kansas
From Great Bend Tribune - February 3, 2002
Daughter of Jacob and Mary Ann Meyeres Depiesse. She married Howard Bud ELSTUN, April 24, 1938 at Great Bend. He died Dec. 9, 1975. Survivors include three sisters, Elsie Hinkley of El Chaoien, Calif., Sidonia Barlett of Lakeside, Calif., and Jean Polzin of Hoisington. She was preceded in death by five brothers, Jac Depiesse, Lawrence Depiesse, John Depiesse, Art Depiesse, and Earl Depiesse; and five sisters, Ann Reif, Viola Depiesse, Marion Kuxhause, Georgia Mae Hildreth, and Adelia Schremmer.  Burial will be at Lyons Municipal Cemetery in Lyons.

DEPPERSCHMIDT, Barbara -  See Barbara Obholz

DEPPERSCHMIDT, Margaret Ann
Family from Russia
b. 28 Jun 1908 - Winnepeg, Canada
d. 19 Jul 2001 - Ness City, Kansas
From Hays Daily News
Daughter of Clement and Mary (Land) Depperschmidt. She married Paul HAAS on May 6, 1930, in Ness City. He died Oct. 28, 1998. Survivors include four sons, Larry, Eugene C., Wayne T., and William P.; a brother, George Depperschmidt, Ness City: three sisters, Mary Pfannenstiel, Linda Rupp and Martina Tittel, all of Ness City. She was preceded in death by a brother, John Depperschmidt, and two sisters, Anna Stoecklein and Katie Munsch. Burial in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Ness City.

DEPPERSCHMIDT, Martina Eileen
B.  3 Jan 1922 - Schoenchen, Kansas
D.  4 February 2002 - Ness City, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - February 5, 2002
Daughter of Clement and Mary Lang Depperschmidt. On May 11, 1946, she married Otto E. TITTEL at Ness City. He died June 16, 1995. Survivors include: two sons, Gary and Terry; a brother, George Depperschmidt, Ness City; and two sisters, Linda Rupp and Mary Pfannenstiel, both of Ness City. She was preceded in death by a brother, John; and three sisters, Katie Munsch, Anna Stoecklein and Margaret Haas. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Ness City.

DERICHS, Anna Marie
b. 20 Oct 1918, Atchison
d. 8 Jul 1986, Scott City
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Carl J. WEINMANN Oct. 13, 1940, at Atchison. He died Nov. 28, 1982. Survivors: son, Mark; daughter, Ann Kreutzer; mother, Susan Derichs, Leoti; sisters, Dorothy Culbertson, Palm Springs, Calif., Regina Brooks, Anaheim, Calif.

DERR, Edward
b. 9 March 1927 - Sioux County
d. 25 Nov 2005 - Mitchell, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 30 Nov 2005
Interment will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery at Morrill. Survivors include his sister Emma Feagler of Gering and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers George, Reuben, Harry, Adolph, and John Derr.

DERR, Emma
b. 4 Feb 1916 - Morrill, Nebraska
d. 14 Mar 2006 - Gering, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 17 Mar 2006
Interment will be at West Lawn Cemetery in Gering. Born to Johannes and Elizabeth C. (Maul) Derr. She was united in marriage to Peter FEAGLER Oct. 4, 1936, in Gering.
Survivors include her sons, Norman (Olivia) Feagler of Yoder, Wyo., Michael Feagler of Hudson, Colo., Terry Feagler of Gering and Kelly Feagler of Denver; daughter, Virginia (Miles) Flick of Denver; grandchildren, Scott Feagler of Torrington, Wyo., Toni Webber of Cheyenne, Wyo., Michael Feagler of Phoeniz, Ariz. and Charles Flick of Denver and nine great-grandchildren. Her husband Pete Feagler, brothers, Adolf, Harry, Rueben, John and Edward and granddaughter, Shelly Marie Feagler preceded her in death.

DERR, Selma - See Selma Weitzel

DeSMITH, Elmo M.
b.  4 Oct 1920 - Holland, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin
d.  29 Oct 2001 - Mequon, Wisconsin
From Sheboygan Press - October 31, 2001
Son of Ulysses and Ruth (TeRonde) DeSmith.  Mr. DeSmith married Muriel Lukens on July 12, 1947. The couple later divorced. He is survived by his son, Jeffrey (Julie) DeSmith and a brother, Leroy DeSmith of Sheboygan Falls. He is preceded in. death by his parents and an infant son.

DETRICK, Fred A.
b. 11 Oct 1904 - Ames, Oklahoma d. 9 Mar 2001 - Ames, Oklahoma
From Enid News and Eagle - Monday, March 12, 2001
Son of Martin Lewis and Luellen Frances VAN METER Detrick.. On June 30, 1935, he married Christina Ellen McCRACKEN. Surviving are: one daughter, Karen Womack; three sons: Gerald, E. Dean, and Terry. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1983, nine sisters and four brothers.

DETRIXHE, Dick
b. 25 Feb 1929 - Higgins, Texas
d. 5 Nov 2006 - Enid, Oklahoma
From Northwest Oklahoman - Thursday, November 16, 2006
Interment the Higgins Cemetery. Dix Detrixhe was born February 25, 1929 to Ed and Olanda (Fiel) Detrixhe. The third of four boys, he was born on the family farm south of Higgins, Texas. On December 10, 1954 he married Betty J. CABE at the Methodist parsonage in Higgins. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Eddie. Survivors include his wife Betty of the home, his daughter Ann Herber and her husband Darrell of Shattuck; his brothers, Sammy Detrixhe and his wife Anita of Austin, Texas, Paul Detrixhe and his wife Donna of Shattuck; his sister-in-law, Ima Detrixhe of Higgins; four granddaughters, Jeni of Roeland Park, Kansas and Suzy, Crystal and Tricia all of Shattuck; several nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

DETRIXHE, Sammy
b. 5 Dec 1924 - Higgins, Texas
d. 20 Nov 1006 - Higgins, Texas
From Amarillo Globe News - November 24, 2006
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ed Detrixhe and Olanda Fiel Detrixhe; two brothers, Edward and Dick; a granddaughter, Janna Detrixhe; and a number of other family members and friends. Survivors include his wife, Anita Ruth Hughes Detrixhe, to whom he was married for more than 63 years; two sons, Tom Detrixhe and wife, Carolyn of Bastrop and Mark Detrixhe of Elgin; a daughter, Paula Meller of Higgins; and a brother, Paul Detrixhe and wife Donna of Shattuck, Okla. His grandchildren include Bonnie McWhorter and husband Sammy and Carrie Detrixhe, all of Bastrop, Ryan Meller of Higgins, Roger Meller and wife Meloni of Perryton, Amy Meller of Plano, Heath Detrixhe and wife Amy as well as Heather Fritz and husband Jesse, all of Austin. Sammy will also be missed by seven great-grandchildren, 11 nieces and nephews and a host of other family members as well as a great many friends.

DETTER, Victor
Parents from Volga Region, Russia
b. 20 Feb 1926 - Windsor, Colorado
d. 23 Mar 2007 - Loveland, Colorado
From Loveland FYI, Loveland, Colorado - 03-29-2007
His parents immigrated from the Volga region in Russia to Windsor through Galveston in 1912. He was preceded in death by his parents, Phillip and Katie (Schwab) Detterer; his brother Phillip and sister Mollie were buried along the Volga River in Russia near the village of Denhoff. His sister Mary was buried at sea on the way to America. Brothers Phillip, Alex, Rueben and sisters Mollie and Leona all died in America. He married Velma JONES on March 2, 1947, at her parents’ home in Loveland. They just celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Vic is survived by his wife, Velma of Loveland; sons, Terry and wife Marsha of Loveland, Gary and fiancée Debbie of Boulder, Dan and wife Debbie of Loveland, and David and wife Linda of Windsor; daughters, Vicki Biddle and Sheri Colpitts and husband Emmett of Loveland; 21 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Interment at Loveland Burial Park.

DETTMANN, Marcella L.
b. 18 Nov 1911 - Scott, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin
d. 23 Dec 2006 - Sheboygan, Wisconsin
From The Sheboygan Press - December 27, 2006
She was the second of seven children born to the late Robert and Christina (Paulus) Dettmann. Marcella is survived by six nieces, Judith (Robert) Blohm of Campbellsport, Sandra (Ralph) Jung of Silver Creek, Debra (Tom) Benzschawel of Cascade, Kathryn Vogt of Allenton, Nancy (Dennis) Themar of Elkhart Lake and Marty (Rex) Deal of Glendora CA., two nephews John (Jean) Gersmehl of Ocala FL and Robert (Chris) Dettmann of Durango CO. and one sister in-law Wilma Dettmann of Campbellsport. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Ethel Gersmehl and Dolores and Delilah Dettmann and three brothers Merlin, Vernon and Melvin Dettmann.
Inurnment in Union Cemetery in Boltonville.

DETWILER, Martha Faye - See Martha Faye Pinkston

DETWEILER, Mary
b. 29 Jun 1922 - Pryor, Oklahoma
d. 25 Sep 2002 - Newton, Kansas
From Newton Kansan - September 27, 2002
She was born June 29, 1922, to John and Fannie (Miller) Detweiler in Pryor, Okla. She married Melvin D. MILLER April 25, 1948, in Goshen, Ind. He survives.
Other survivors include: a son, Daniel E. Miller of Goessel; a daughter, Kathryn Bontrager of Shipshewana, Ind.; four brothers, Melvin Detweiler, Ivan Detweiler and Freeman Detweiler, all of Iowa City, Iowa, and Irvin Detweiler of Pikesville, Tenn.; four sisters, Pearl Bontrager of Indianapolis, Sally Van Vleck of California, and Cora White and Suzie Stutzman, both of Goshen; and six grandchildren. She also was preceded in death by two sons, three brothers and two sisters. Burial will be in Clinton Union Cemetery in Goshen.

DEUTSCH, Mrs. Alvina (NIEDENS) , wife of Otto Deutsch
Funeral Card
b. March 25, 1917 Russell County, Ks.
d. June 16, 1967 Hoisington, Ks.
Casket Bearers: George Niedens, Armin Deutsch, Rudolph Niedens, Leo Deutsch, Emanuel Niedens, Alvin Deutsch
Note: Handwritten on the back of the card by my mother-in-law, Mrs. Elma Dumler Brack, is: "The Pallbearers were her brothers and his (her husband's) brothers. She was survived by her husband Otto, and a son and a daughter, three sisters - Rosie (Mrs. Ben Dumler), Mrs. Ernest Wegele, and Mrs. Rudy Dumler, besides the bearers, Sam Niedens, was a brother (and) is deceased. Her brother George of Russell, Died in July 1967.

DEUTSCH, Armin F.
b. 15 Aug 1920, Barton County
d. 9 Mar 1973, Hoisington
From AHSGR Records
He married Isabelle KARST December 14, 1941, Susank. Survivors: widow; son, Melvin; daughters: Mrs. Roy Nolte, Mrs. Paul Hindman; brothers, Ray, Leland, Junior, Bob, Hoisington; Dean, Larned, Edward, Great Bend ; mother, Mrs. Emelia Deutsch, Hoisington; sisters: Mrs. Helena Mai, Mrs. Irene Bitter, Mrs. William Miller, Hoisington, Mrs. Theresa Dumler, Russell.

DEUTSCH, Armin
b. 20 Jan 1920 - Susank, Kansas
d. 18 July 2003 - Hoisington, Kansas
From Great Bend (Kan) Tribune - July 22, 2003
Son of Jonathon and Mary Bitter Deutsch. He married Mary H. VAN ZANDT in 1943 at Tucson , Ariz. She died May 29, 1958. He married Bertha MAUSOLF Nov. 20, 1959, at Hoiosiongton. She died Aug. 20, 2000. Survivors include three daughters, Mary Ann Bahr of Great Bend, Carolyn Barnaby of Clark Lake, Mich., and Darlene Steinert of Peyton, Colo.; one stepson, Terrance Miller of Fresco, Calif.; one stepdaughter, Joandel Hansen of San Diego, Calif.; two brothers, Clarence Deutsch and Vernon Deutsch, both of Hoisington; nine grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and nine step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Leo Deutsch, Otto Deutsch and Alvin Deutsch; and two sisters, Rosie Kraft and Elsie Ochs. Burial at Hoisington Cemetery.

DEUTSCH, Bertha - See Bertha Schultz

DEUTSCH, Clarence
b. 15 Apr 1922 - Susank, Kansas
d. 25 Mar 2007 - - Hoisington, Kansas
From Great Bend (Kan) Tribune - Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Born April 15, 1922, in Susank, he was the son of Jonathan and Mary E. Bitter Deutsch. He married Doris J. KEIL on July 27, 1946, at Milberger. She preceded him in death on Jan. 3, 1969. He then married Jeanetta Rose STALCUP on Feb. 26, 1979, in Miami, Okla. Survivors include a daughter, Ruth Ellen Joiner and husband Mike of Great Bend; a granddaughter, Samantha Joiner of Great Bend; a grandson, Gabe Joiner of Great Bend; three stepdaughters, Cynthia Cornell of Kingsville, Texas, Alina Christopher of Great Bend and Diana Mead of Hoisington; a stepson, Harold Dean Brack of Hutchinson; seven step-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by five brothers, Leo, Armin, Vernon, Otto and Alvin Deutsch; and two sisters, Rosa Kraft and Elsie Ochs. Burial at the Hoisington Cemetery.

DEUTSCH, Donald D.
b. 11 Aug 1939 - Great Bend, Kansas
d. 2 Aug 1990 - Wichita, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
Son of Alvin and Viola (Kerbs) Deutsch. Survivors include his wife, Dea; his mother of Gt. Bend; and one sister, Judy Mitchell of Golden, CO; Graveside service at Pleasant Ridge Cem. in Goddard.

DEUTSCH, Edward
b. 13 Oct 1935 - Hoisington, Kansas
d. 26 Jan 2005 - Topeka, Kansas
From Great Bend (Kan) Tribune - Sunday, January 30, 2005
Son of Frederick and Emelia Bitter Deutsch. Florence E. PIVONKA June 27, 1965, in Hoisington. She survives. Other survivors include one son, Jason Deutsch of Topeka; one daughter, Gina Annis of Keller, Texas; two grandchildren, Tanner Annis and Kara Annis of Topeka; four sisters, Helena Mai of Hoisington, Irene Bitter of Hoisington, Wilma Haesemeyer of Hutchinson and Theresa Dumler of Milberger; and three brothers, Junior Deutsch and Robert Deutsch, both of Hoisington, and Dean Deutsch of Hutchinson. He was preceded in death by a twin brother, Edwin Deutsch; and four other brothers, Armin Deutsch, Raymond Deutsch, Leland Deutsch and Paul Deutsch. Interment will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery.

DEUTSCH, Gerald L.
b. 15 Aug 1941 - Great Bend, Kansa
d. 15 Sep 1996 - Wichita, Kansas
From Great Bend (Kan) Tribune - September 17, 1996
Son of Alvin John and Viola Louise Kerbs Deutsch. Survivors include one daughter, Misty Deutsch of Wichita; mother of Great Bend; one brother, Donald Deutsch of Wichita; one sister, Judith Ann Mitchell of New York, N.Y.; and one grandchild. Graveside service at Hillcrest Cemetery, rural Great Bend.

DEUTSCH, Leland W.
b. 3 Feb 1930 - Susank, Kansas
d. 1 Apr 2001 - Hoisington, Kansa
From Great Bend Tribune - April 3, 200
Submitted by Rachel E. Smith
Son of Fred and Emelia Bitter Deutsch. He married Angeline RADKE on Feb. 28, 1954, in Milberger. Survivors include his wife of the home; two sons, Steven L. Deutsch and Kent A. Deutsch; one daughter, Kathryn S. Betts; four brothers, Dean Deutsch of Hutchinson, Junior Deutsch and Robert Deutsch, both of Hoisington, and Edward Deutsch of Topeka; four sisters, Helena Mai and Irene Bitter, both of Hoisington, Theresa Dumler of Russell and Wilma Miller of Hutchinson. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Armin Deutsch, Raymond Deutsch, Paul Deutsch and Edwin Deutsch. Burial will be at Hoisington Cemetery.

DEUTSCH, Lenatta I. - See Lenatta I. Michaelis

DEUTSCH, Leo F.
b. 12 Apr 1911 - Susank, Kansas
d. 13 Mar 1994 - Hoisington, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
Son of Jonathan and Mary (Bitter) Deutsch. On April 12, 1936, he married Lenatta I MICHAELIS at Susank. She survives. Other survivors include three brothers, Armin, Clarence, and Vernon Deutsch, all of Hoisington. Entombment will be in the Gt. Bend Mausoleum, Gt. Bend, KS.

 DEUTSCH, Otto H.
Obituary
Otto H. Deutsch, 70 died Thursday, March 1, (1984) at his home in Hoisington. He was born March 8, 1913, Barton County to Jonthon (sic) and Mary (Bitter) Deutsch. He married Alvina Niedens on May 2, 1937, at Susank, who died June 16, 1967. Survivors are a son, Duane Deutsch and a daughter, Velda Deutsch; four brothers, all of Hoisington: Leo, Armin, Clarence, and Vernon Deutsch; two sisters, Mrs. Elsie Ochs, Susank and Mrs. Raymond (Rosa) Kraft, Galatia.

DEUTSCH, Raymond H.
b. 8 January 1924, Susank
d. 11 Dec 1992, Wichita
From Newspaper Clipping
Son of Fred and Emelia Bitter Deutsch. He married Dolores D. KARST June 9, 1946. Survivors: wife; son, Randall A.,; daughter, Dian D. Kilroy; brothers: Leland, Junior, Robert, all Hoisington; Dean, Topeka; sisters: Helena Mai, Irene Bitter, both Hoisington; Theresa Dumler, Milberger, Wilma Miller, Hutchinson, Edward, Topeka.

DEUTSCH, Rosa M.
b. 10 Jul 1917 - Galatia, Kansas
d. 9 Jan 1998 - Hoisington, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
Daughter of Jonathan and Mary (Bitter) Deutsch. She married Raymond L. KRAFT Dec. 16, 1945, at Galatia. Survivors include her husband, of the home; one daughter, Mrs. Dan "Robbie" Murta, Gt. Bend; three brothers, Armin Deutsch, Clarence Deutsch, and Vernon Deutsch, all of Hoisington; two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Otto, Alvin and Leo Deutsch, and one sister, Elsie Ochs. Burial in Fairview Cemetery in Galatia.

DEUTSCH, Velda M.
b. 13 Apr 1940 - Hoisington, Kansas
d. 22 Oct 2001 - Manhattan, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
Daughter of Otto H. and Alvina (Niedens) Deutsch. Survivors include one brother, Duane Deutsch of Hoisington; and several cousins. Burial in the Hoisington Cemetery.

DEUTSCH, Vernon L.
b. 22 Apr 1927 - Susank, Kansas
d. 20 Dec 2006 - Hoisington, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, December 21, 2006, Great Bend (Kan) Tribune - Thursday, December 21, 2006
He was born April 22, 1927, in Susank, the son of Jonathan and Mary Bitter Deutsch. On April 23, 1950, he married Nadine KARST in Hoisington. She survives. Other survivors include: two sons, Brad and his wife, Sheryl, Wichita, and Bruce and his wife, Becky, Plymouth, Mich.; a daughter, Brenda Kintz and her husband, Steve, Cicero, Ind.; a brother, Clarence, Great Bend; five grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Otto, Alvin, Armin and Leo; and two sisters, Rosie Kraft and Elsie Ochs. Burial in Hoisington Cemetery.

DEUTSCHENDORF, Max
b.  24 Feb 12933 - Washita County, Oklahoma
d.  16 May 2002 - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - May 19, 2002
Son of John and Anna Koop Deutschendorf. Survivors include: two sons; three daughters, including Mary Ann Hixon; five brothers; a sister; nine grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Burial will be in Cloud Chief Cemetery, Cloud Chief, Okla.

DE VERSE, Jack
b. abt 1914
d. 6 Nov 1985, Tuscon, Ariz
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Adell KOCH in 1941. Survivors include his wife; three sons, Richard, Gerald and Ronald; one brother, Ben of Prescott

DeWALD, Anna Elizabeth - See Anna Elizabeth Diel

DeWALD, Anna Elizabeth - See Anna Elizabeth Streck

DeWALD, Benjamin Emanuel
b. 6 Jan 1897 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 26 Nov 1988 - Russell, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
Son of George Jacob and Elizabeth (Streck) DeWald. He married Elizabeth SCHWARTZ on January 6, 1921 at Russell. She died March 13,1977. This union was blessed with seven children: LeRoy, Alice, Harlan, Norma Lee, Howard, Paul and Darrell. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Elizabeth; two sons, Harlan and Paul; two brothers: William and Jacob; and six sisters: Mary Kotch, Lydia Funk, Emma Lebsack, Hannah Nuss, Bertha DeWald, and Agnes Pearson. Survivors are his children: LeRoy of Otis; Mrs. Harold (Alice) Michaelis of Colorado Springs, CO; Norma Feil and Darrell DeWald, both of Denver; and Howard of Russell; also 12 grandchildren and 18 gt. grandchildren. Burial in Fairview Cemetery, Galatia.

DeWALD, Clara
b. 14 Jan 1897 - Otis, Kansas
d. 12 Mar 1982 - Newbury Park, California
She was the 6th child of 11 children. Her parents were the late Katherine (Lohmann) and John G. DeWald. November 1916, she married Jacob C. KRUG.

DeWALD, Darrell
b. abt 1938
d. 21 Dec 1991 - Denver, Colorado
From Frieda Karst Collection
Survivors include his wife, Evelyn; a son, Christopher; two sisters, Alice Michaelis of Colo. Springs, CO; and Norma Feil of Denver; and two brothers, LeRoy of Otis and Howard of Russell; three daughters, Julia Sitz of Nevada, MO; and Charlotte Wilson; and Margaret Vosburg, both of Salina; three brothers, Ervin of Ogallah; Rupert of Gt. Bend; and Harvey of Glendale, AZ; two sisters, Berneice Weimaster of Russell; and Geraldine Hurd of Council Bluffs, IA; 16 grandchilden and 9 gt. grandchildren. Burial in St. John Lutheran cemetery.

DeWALD, Dinah A.
b. 27 Jan 1903, Russell County, Kansas
d. 21 May 1985, Russell
From Hutchinson News - Thursday, May 23, 1985
She married Aloys SCOTT Feb. 11, 1922, at Kansas City, Mo. He died March 4, 1978. Survivors: sons, Johnny A., Delmar; sisters, Amelia Scott, Leah Feit.

DeWALD, Doran D.
b. 18 Sep 1916 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 20 Dec 1991 - Wichita, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
Son of Henry and Anna (Diel) DeWald. He married Elma MILLER on October 29, 1939, at Russell. Survivors, in addition to his wife Elma, of the home here, are two sons, Richard of Russell; and Stephen.

DeWALD, Elizabeth - See Elizabeth Schwartz

DeWald, Emma
b. 29 Feb 1888 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 15 Dec 1968 - Hoisington, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
She married David LEBSACK Dec. 12, 1909 at Otis. He died in 1963. She is survived by brothers, Jake and Emanuel DeWald, both of Russell, and Mrs. Agnes Pearson, Washington, D.C. Burial will be in the Otis Methodist Cemetery.

DeWALD, Ervin F.
b. 5 Jun1919 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 27 Feb 2005 - Russell, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - February 28, 2005
Born to Henry and Anna Elizabeth (Diel) DeWald. He married Mabel BURNS on Dec. 9, 1960, in Russell. She died April 24, 1979. Survivors include two step-daughters, Myrt Feagley, Muleshoe, Texas, and Flora Wood, Weleetka, Okla.; a brother, Harvey DeWald, Phoenix; two sister, Geraldine Hurd, Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Berniece Weimaster, Russell; several stepgrandchildren; and several stepgreat-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a stepdaughter, Charlotte Cross. Burial in Russell City Cemetery.

DeWALD, Eva
b. 23 Oct 1900 - Russell, Kansas
d. 2 Jul 2001 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Thursday. July 5, 2001
Burial will be in Russell City Cemetery.
Hays Daily News
Daughter of John George and Katherine Elizabeth (Lohmann) DeWald. Survivors include nieces and nephews. Burial in Russell City Cemetery.

DeWALD, Gertrude - See Gertrude Schwein

DEWALD, Hannah
b. 13 Sep 1885
d. 2 Nov 1977, Torrance, Calif
From Newspaper Clipping
Hannah Nuss, sister of late Bertha E. DeWald. Lived with her only daughter, Mrs. Hildegarde Newsom; Torrance. Her other children, Sidney Nuss, Alma Niedens, Julius Nuss preceded. Survived by brothers, Jake, Emanuel DeWald, both Russell; sister, Mrs. Agnes Pearson, Washington, D. C.

DeWALD, Harlan Eugene
b. 17 Feb 1925 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 9 Oct 1986 - LaCrosse, Kansas
He married Delores Elaine POPP on May 12, 1946, at Milberger.

DeWALD, Jacob R.
b. 16 Nov 1894 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 5 October 1986 - Hoisington, Kansas
He married Gertrude SCHWEIN on March 11, 1923, in Russell County.

DeWALD, John
b. 22 Mar 1884 - Otis, Kansas
d. 18 Aug 1955 - Russell, Kansas
Son John George & Katherine Elizabeth DeWald (nee Lohman) He never married. Survivors are: 6 sisters; 3 brothers. ( Note: Katherine Elizabeth, daughter of John & Elizabeth Lohmann , and wife of John George DeWald.)

DeWALD, Katherine Elizabeth - See Katherine Elizabeth Lohmann

DeWALD, Katherine Elizabeth
b. 13 Apr 1879 - Hussenbach, Russia
d. 9 Mar 1957 - Russell, Kansas
Daughter of Samuel and Maria Katherina DeWald nee Offelmann. She came with parents to America in February of 1892. She married Henry MAI, Jr. on April 21, 1903, in Russell. He died April 28, 1951. Survived by 5 children: Mrs Sam (Alma) Kilian; Louis, Russell; Herman E., Broomfield, C0; Mrs Albert (Esther) Milberger; Raymond, all Russell

DeWALD, Lawrence L.

DeWALD, Lydia
b. 23 Apr 1882 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 19 Nov 1968 - Great Bend, Kansas
She married George J. FUNK on February 24, 1903, at Milberger He died December 18, 1951. Survivors are: sons Edwin, Galatia; Herman, Otis; Alvin, Littleton, C0; brothers: Jacob DeWald, Galatia; Emanuel DeWald, Russell; sisters: Bertha DeWald, Mrs. Hanna Nuss, both of Russell; Mrs. Emma Lebsack, Otis; Mrs. Agnes Pearsen, Wash, D.C.

DeWALD, Mollie - See Mollie Steinert

DeWald, Mary May - See Mary May Falkenstein

DeWALD, Mattie Mae - See Mattie Mae Staley

DEWALD, Paul Kenneth
Obituary
Born December 28, 1934 southwest of Russell, he was the son of Emanuel and Elizabeth (Schwartz) De Wald. He died on May 31, 1970, (1:55 p.m.) . He never married. His immediate family consisting of his parents, four brothers, Leroy, Harlan, Howard and Darrell of Denver; two sisters, Mrs. Harold (Allice) Michaelis, and Mrs. Glen (Norma) Feil.

DeWALD, Rupert O.
b. 21 May 1921 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 13 Oct 2003 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Russell County News - Oct. 17, 2003
The son of Henry and Annie Diel DeWald, He married Dorothy Prater Feb. 22, 1947, at Great Bend. Survivors include Dorothy DeWald, former wife, of Great Bend; three sons, Gerald, Des Moines, Iowa; Cory and Barry DeWald, both of Great Bend; two brothers, Harvey of Medicine Lodge and Irvin of Russell; two sisters, Geraldine Hurd of Council Bluff, Iowa, and Bernice Waymaster of Russell; one grandchild; and two great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were one brother, Doran DeWald; and two sisters, Irma Miller and Frances Gidmey. Committal services were Oct. 16, 2003, at the Russell City Cemetery, Russell

DeWALD, Samuel
b. 2 Jul 1841 - Hussenback, Russia
d. 11 Sep 1911 - Topeka, Kansas
His family came from Russia to Russell County 19 years ago. He married Maria Katherine UFFELMANN in 1861. To this union were born 10 children, 6 preceded him him in death. Survivors include: wife, 4 children, 22 grandchildren, brother in Washington, sister in old country. Children living in and near Russell are: Mrs. Maijr, Mrs. John Kling, Fred, and Jacob DeWald.

DeWALD, Vernon Paul
b. 26 Sep 1923 - Barton County, Kansas
d. 14 Apr 1976 - Hoisington, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
He married Cristabelle KRAMER June 11, 1950, in Hoisington. Survivors are the widow; one daughter, Susan of the home; one brother, James K. of Galatia; one sister, Mrs. Herbert (Doris) Boxberger of Hoisington; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob R. DeWald of Russell. Interment will be in the Hillcrest Memorial Park.

DEWEESE, Ethel - See Ethel Hansen

DICK, Alvena
b. 3 Jul 1909 -Tampa, Kansas
d. 3 Apr 1997 - Russell, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
Daughter of Reinhardt and Katherina Elizabeth (Sinner) Dick. She married Edward W. LUERMAN June 25, 1931, at Dorrance. He died Dec. 27, 1978. Survivors: 2 daughters, Virginia Bitter of Hoisington; and Erma Kilian of Russell; 2 brothers, Melvin Dick of Salina; and Walter Dick of Lincoln, NE; and 3 sisters, Mary Wood of Wichita; and Bertha Edmonds; and Frieda Priddy, both of Salina; 3 grandchildren and 4 gt. grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Harry and Dave Dick; and two sisters, Selma Dick and Rachel Unruh. Burial in Cross Plains Cemetery southeast of Russell.

DICK, Arthur M.
b. July 15, 1908, near Lucas
d. December 24, 1999 at Lucas.
Fourth child in family of five children born to Michael S. and Bessie (Cowan) Dick. Art was married to Edith "Doll" THACKER on May 31, 1933. They were the parents of one son, Harold. Edith died January 31, 1967. Art later married Millie ALLEN on February 14, 1976. Millie died March 3, 1996. Survivors include a son, Harold A. Dick; a sister, Leta Gustke, Battle Creek, Michigan. Art was preceded in death by two brothers: Alfred and Lawrence Leeman and a sister, Katie Ewing.

DICK, Carl Arthur
b. 19 Dec 1922 - Larned, Kansas
d. 29 Aug 2003 - Larned, Kansas
From Great Bend (Kan) Tribune - Sunday, August 31, 2003
Son of Edwin and Sophia Krueger Dick. He married Marian Ruth CLAWSON SHERMAN Dec. 29, 1949 at Larned. Survivors include his wife, of the home; two sons, Arthur "Art" of Larned and Clay Sherman of Joplin, Mo.; one daughter, Shirley Treas of Salina; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Beryl and Paul. Burial will be in Larned Cemetery.

DICK, Clara I.
b. 17 May 1907 - Burrton, Kansas
d. 11 Apr 2003 - Hesston, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, April 14, 2003
Daughter of Frank and Helen Ratzlaff Dick. On June 16, 1934, she married Edward SCHERLING at Hutchinson. He died in 1974. Survivors include: a daughter, Nellie Sue Logan, Springfield, Ill.; and three grandchildren. Burial will be in Buhler Municipal Cemetery, Buhler.

DICK, David
b. 29 Aug 1905, Hooker, Okla
d. 27 Apr 1988, Russell
From Hutchinson News - Thursday, April 28, 1988
He married Harriett Ruth GRUBB July 25, 1932, at Russell. Survivors: wife; brother, Melvin, Salina; Walter, Lincoln, Neb.; sisters, Mrs. Alvena Luerman, Russell, Mary Wood, Salina, Bertha Edmund, Hutchinson; and Frieda Priddy, Salina.

DICK, Edward
b. abt 1908
d. 7 Apr 2000, Kansas
Survivors: wife, Ruth; sons, Dale and Donald; brothers, Peter of Moundridge; sisters, Justina Esau of Buhler, Hilda Friesen of Plainville.

DICK, Eva
b. 1 Sep 1914 - Beaver County, Oklahoma
d. 19 Aug 2994 - Hesston, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, August 21, 2004
Daughter of Klaas W. and Anna Wiens Dick. On Sept. 8, 1935, she married Johnny H. DIRKS at Turpin, Okla. He survives, Hesston. Other survivors include: two daughters, Joy Ann Imel, Oklahoma City, and LaVerle Schrag, Hutchinson; three sisters, Lizzie Dyck and Annie Hiebert, both of Moundridge, and Sara Ediger, Liberal; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by: a brother, N.W. Dick; three sisters, Marie Becker, Martha Janzen and Agnes Hinz. Graveside service at Turpin Mennonite Church Cemetery, Turpin, Okla.

DICK, Frank L.
b. 20 Sep 1906 - Harvey County, Kansas
d. 12 Nov 2005 - Hutchinson, Kansas
From Hutchison (Kan) News - Sunday, November 13, 2005
Son of John A. and Elizabeth Neufeld Dick. On Aug. 27, 1933, he married Hilda F. RATZLAFF in Inman. She passed away April 5, 1995. Survivors include: two sons, Larry A. and wife, Joyce E. Dick, Hutchinson, and Norman L. and wife, Dellis, Buhler; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers, William, John and Harry; two sisters, Katherine Dick and Linda Martens; and two grandchildren, Kevin and Doyle Dick. Graveside services in Hoffnungsau Cemetery, rural Inman.

DICK, Frieda
b. 3 Mar 1908 - Buhler, Kansas
d. 2 Jul 2004 - Hutchinson, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, July 4, 2004
Daughter of Klaas and Marie Franz Dick. On Oct. 16, 1927, she married Curt W. PAULS at rural Inman. He died June 11, 1984. Survivors include: two sons, Lester, Naperville, Ill., and Loren Kurt, Marshall, Ark.; a daughter, Donna Willems, Salem, Ore.; 12 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by: a daughter, Mary Ann Pauls; a brother, Harry Dick; and two sisters, Katherine Dirks and Ann Toews. Burial will be in Hoffnungsau Cemetery.

DICK, Harriett Ruth - See Harriett Ruth Grubb

DICK, Henry, Sr.
b. 8 Feb 1844 Dreispitz, Saratov, Volga, Russia
d. 13 Mar 1931 Tampa, Marion, Kansas
In 1869 he married Julia SINNER. From this union 6 children were born, 4 boys and 2 daughters. One son preceded him in death. In 1900 he emigrated from Russia to Mt. Lake, Minnesota. His wife died in Tampa, Kansas in 1919. He is survived by 2 sisters, one living in Russia, and the other living in Kansas City; 3 sons, 2 daughters.

DICK, Hilda
b. 12 Apr 1911 - Buehler, Kansas
d. 4 Feb 2005 - Plainville, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, February 6, 2005
Daughter of Frank and Justina Wall Dick. On Sept. 3, 1932, she married Isaac "Ike" FRIESEN, at Newton. He died Aug. 23, 1978. Survivors include: two daughters; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

DICK, Hulda
b. 24 Nov 1914, Tampa, Kansas
d. 18 Oct 2000, Wilson, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - October 20, 2000
Daughter of Henry and Anna (Hefley) Dick. She married Henry HERBEL in 1934, in Russell. Survivors include two sons, Delwin and Kenneth D.; two daughters, Charlett A. Bruce, and Shirley Holt; a sister, Leona Keys, Russell. She was preceded in death by her husband, seven sisters and two brothers.

DICK, Irene - See Irene Herbel

DICK, John Regehr
b. 30 Sep 1905, South Russia
d. 18 Dec 1999, Hillsboro, Kansas
Son of John J. and Katharine Regehr Dick. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Edith Dick. On October 9, 1932, he married Tena DICK in Goessel. She survives. Other survivors include a son, John Dick; three daughters, Frieda Peters, Hilda Just, and Elsie Lekey

DICK, Katharina
b. 10 MAY 1884, Shcherbakovka,Saratov,Volga,Russia
d. 3 NOV 1956, Follett, Texas
Dau. of Alex and Betty Dick, She married George G. Kraft 14 Feb 1905. Had 7 children, one dau. Rachel, preceded her mother in death. Survivors: bro-in-law, Gottfried Kraft, husband; children: George, Esther, Marie, Leah. Alex and Fred.

DICK, Katharina Elizabeth
b. 26 Apr 1853 - Dreispitz, Russia
d. 26 Jun 1934 - Ramona, Kansas
Obituary - Marion Record
Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Dick. In the year 1873 she was united in marriage to Gottfried SOCOLOFSKY and this union was blessed with nine children, all of whom are living. They are: G. G. Socolofsky, Tampa, Kansas; E. W. Socolofsky, Bessie, Okla.; Mrs. J. F. Major, Dorrance, Kansas; Mrs. Heny Kleiber, Ramona; Jacob Socolofsky, Ramona; Jacob Socolofsky, Ramona; Dan Socolofsky, Hamburg, Iowa; A. L. Socolofsky, Marion; Ben Socolofsky, El Camp; Texas; Wm. Socolofsky, Hamburg, Iowa. Besides the above named children, she is survived by 32 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren, 1 half sister, Mrs. Gottfried Schick of Tampa and one step sister, Mrs. Frederick Dick of Bessie, Okla., and a host of other relatives and friends. During the year 1876 she and her husband, being dissatisfied with conditions in Russia, emigrated to Americas with two small children, arriving in Peabody, Kansas, on July 4th of that year. For a number of years they lived in the vicinity of Lehigh and Marion and finally settled on their farm near Tampa. They lived there until 1918 when they retired and moved to Tampa where they resided until 1931, at the time of the passing of Mr. Socolofsky. She then made her home with her daughters, Mrs. Henry Kleiber and Mrs. Major. She had the special privilege of blessed marriage union of 59 years. Their golden wedding anniversary was celebrated in 1923, at which all their children were present. Interment in Highland cemetery, Marion.

DICK, Linda
b. 15 Dec 1916 - Tampa, Kansas
d. 28 Sept 1993 - Downs, Kansas
Her husband, Alex (KELLER) died in 1979. Survivors include three sons, Jerry of Cottonwood Falls, Jim of Roseville, Calif., Dick of Downs; four sisters, Anna Kaiser or Hillsboro, Hulda Herbel of Wilson, Leona Keys of Russell and Lavera McCarty of Indio, Calif.; and two grandchildren. Burial in Lyons Municipal Cemetery Center.

DICK, Martha
b. 9 Jul 1908 - Hooker, Oklahoma
d. 16 Aug 1989 - Russell, Kansas
She married William FUNK on September 30, 1926, at Russell. He died October 25, 1975. Survivors are: sons: Leon, and Melvin; sisters: Anna Kaiser, Leona Keys, Alice Canning, all of Russell; Linda Keller, Downs, Hulda Herbel, Wilson; LaVera McCarty, Anaheim, Ca.

DICK, Martha
b. 20 Sep 1912 - Turpin, Oklahoma
d. 26 Sep 2002 - Moundridge, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - September 28, 2002
She was born Sept. 10, 1912, at Turpin, Okla., the daughter of Klaas W. and Anna Wiens Dick. On April 15, 1934, she married Arnold J. JANZEN at Turpin, Okla. He survives. Other survivors include: a son, Kenneth and wife, Mary, North Newton; two daughters, Wilma and husband Earl Loganbill, Hesston, and Nola and husband Jim Stucky, North Newton; four sisters, Lizzie Dyck and Annie Hiebert, both of Moundridge, Eva Dirks, Hesston, and Sara Ediger, Liberal; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, N.W. Dick; two sisters, Agnes Dick Hinz and Marie Becker; a grandson, David Paul Toews, and son-in -law, Paul Toews. Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Monday, at First Mennonite Church Cemetery, rural Moundridge.

DICK, Mathilda - See Mathilda Neises

DICK, Ruth M.
b. 17 Jun 1908, Winona, Kansas
d. 31 Aug 2000, Manhattan, Kansas
From Lucas-Sylvan News - Thursday, September 28, 2000
Mrs. Largent was born Ruth M. Dick. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest, in 1997; a daughter, Bernadine Swedberg. Survivors include a daughter, Ernestine Brown of Manhattan.

DICK, Sabena Elizabeth
b. 16 Jul 1843 - Dreispitz, Russia
d. 22 Jul 1922 - Mt. Lake, Minnesota
Obituary - Heinitz
In the year 1863 she was married to J. Jeremias HEINITZ. This union was blessed with 11 children, 5 of whom preceded their mother into eternity. The survivors mourning the loss of a dearly loved wife and mother are the aged husband, J. J. Heinitz and the following children: Alexander of Duluth, Minnesota, Reinhart of Tripoli, Wis.; Jacob of Lodi, Calif.; George and Gottfried of Mountain Lake; and Anna, the wife of Reinhart Steinly, of Mt. Lake. In April 1893 Grandma Heinitz together with the rest of the family left the old country and arrived at Mountain Lake on the 27th of July.

DICK, Sabina Elisabeth
b. 16 Jul 1843 - Dreispitz, Volga
d. July 1922 - Mountain Lake, Montana
From Heritage Review - 27 March 1997 - DFP 8 Aug 1922 Nr 2514
Sabina Elisabeth Heinitz nee Dick born 16 July 1843, Dreispitz, Volga. Died July 1922, Mountain Lake, Minnesota. Buried Mountain Lake, Minnesota. Married Johann Jeremias HEINITZ in 1863. 11 Children. Survivors: husband, 6 children: Georg (Mountain Lake, Minnesota), Reinhart (Tripoli, Wisconsin), Alexander (Duluth, Minnesota), Gottfried (Mountain Lake, Minnesota), Jakob (Lodi, California), Anna (married Reinhart Steinly, Mountain Lake, Minnestoa). Immigrated 27 July 1893.

DICK, Sara
b. 30 May 1905 - Buhler, Kansas
d. 21 Dec 2005 - Meade, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Friday, December 23, 2005
The oldest of eight children, the daughter of Abraham and Sara Thiessen Dick. On Sept. 2, 1925 she married Henry A. CLASSEN in Buhler. In March 1997, following the death of Henry, she moved to Liberal. Survivors include: two sons, Wilmer and his wife Verna Jean, Newton, and Allan and his wife Becky, Liberal; two daughters, Arlene Toews and her husband John, Fresno, Calif., and Verna Ruth Hamm and her husband Abie, Adams, Okla.; a son-in-law, Irvin Dalke, Tahachapi, Calif.; two sisters, Kathryn Schroeder, Hillsboro, and Helen Reimer and husband Henry D., Meade; 17 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Henry; two sisters, Maria and Martha; three brothers, Edward, Jacob and George; and two daughters, Verna Lorene Classen, who died in infancy, and Lovella Dalke. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

DICK, Selma E.
b, 13 Oct 1919 - Mountain Lake, Minnesota
d. 17 Jan 2003 - Newton, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, January 18, 2003
Daughter of Issac Jacob and Helen J. Schroeder Dick. On Aug. 18, 1943, she married Willard H. UNRUH at Mountain Lake, Minn. He died March 9, 2002. Survivors include: three sons, Allan W., Valley Center, Burton W., Wichita, and Paul W., Greensburg; two daughters, Carol Buller, Newton, and Louise Hurwitz, Stuart, Fla.; two sisters, Marcella Klaassen, Hillsboro, and Mildred "Milly" Stucky, North Newton; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

DICK, Tena
b. 22 Feb 1909 - Lichtenau, South Russia
d. 18 Dec 2002 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - December 19, 2002
She was born Feb. 22, 1909 at Lichtenau, South Russia, the daughter of Peter J. and Katharina Bergen Dick. On Oct. 9, 1932, she married John Regehr DICK at Goessel. He died in 1999. Survivors include: a son, John, Hillsboro; three daughters, Frieda Peters, Stillwater, Okla., Hilda Just, Rockwall, Texas, and Elsie Lekey, Bushton; a brother, Jacob Dick, Lynnwood, Wash.; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Edith Dick. Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Cemetery. (Note: It is believed that a Dick married a Dick.)

DICK, William V. Bill
b. abt 1925
d. 11 Jul 2000, prob. Wichita, Kansas
From The Wichita Eagle - Friday, July 14, 2000
Survivors: companion, Alice Potter; daughters, Linda Buchanan, Deborah Spence, Mary Danielle Sears, Diane Berry; brothers, Michael of Goldenbeach,Fla., Gene of Torrance,Calif., Gerry of Terre Haute, Ind., Larry of Clinton, Ind.; sister, Donna Hollingsworth of Hillsdale, Ind.; companions children, Bobby Potter, Joyce Wright, Monioca Carmichael, Morris Potter, Diana Scange, Sharon Potter all of Wichita.

DICKE, Clara Helena
b. 27 May 1912 - Nashville, Kansas
d. 26 Feb 1990 - Medicine Lodge, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
Daughter of Fred and Lazarentz Dicke. She married Adam A. NAASZ. He survives. Other survivors include: a brother, Alvin Dicke, Nashville; and a sister, Edna Otitz, Mountain Home, Ark.

DICKS, Lee Edward
Spouse's Family from Dreispitz, Russia and Eckheim, Russia
b. 16 Feb 1919 Herrington, Dickinson, Kansas
d. 9 Sep 1984 Hoisington, Barton, Kansas
Son of Elmer and Hannah B. Lee Dicks. He married Virginia L. OLLENBERGER Feb. 26, 1939 at Herington. Survivors include his wife, Virginia: one son, Gary; one sister, Mrs. Eschol (Bonnie) Johnson, Herington. Additional Information:. Wife is the granddaughter of Peter and Katherine Elizabeth Heinze Schneider.

DIEDE, Katherina Elizabeth
b. 18 Oct 1847, Dreispitz, Russia
d. 12 Apr 1920, Shattuck, Oklahoma
Katharina Elizabeth Steinle and her husband and family immigrated to Kansas and then to Ellis County, Oklahoma. Here her husband died in 1918. One daughter died at age 37. Additional information: United in marriage to Gottfied STEINLE in Russia. They had five children,, Elizabeth (Heinze), Mary (Meier), Katherina (Meier), Julia (Meier) and Gottfried Steinle, Jr.

DIEFENDORF, Laura Lorena - See Laura Lorena White

DIEHL, George
b. 1868 - Friedenberg, Samara, Volga
d. 3 Nov 1922 - Rocky Ford, Colorado
From Heritage Review - 27 March 1997
George Diehl, born 1868, Friedenberg, Samara, Volga. D ied 3 November 1922. Buried 5 November 1922, Rocky Ford, Colorado. 11 Children. Survivors: wife, 6 sons, 1 daughter.
Immigrated 1912 Michigan 1913 Rock Ford, Colorado.

DIEHL, Joseph Allison

DIEHL, Pat
b. 2 Dec 1926 - Tescott, Kansas
d. 15 Nov 2000 - Salina, Kansas
From Ellsworth Reporter - Thursday, November 23, 2000
Daughter of John D. and Myrtle Diehl. Survivors include a son, Mike; a daughter, Kathy Cossaart; two sisters, Lucille Svaty and May Grothusen, both of Ellsworth.

DIEL, Amelia
b. 22 Dec 1899 - Russell, Kanss
d. 10 Jun 1989 - Russell, Kansas
RUSSELL - Amelia Langhofer. Her husband, Henry, died in 1967. Survivors include a daughter-in-law, Vera Langhofer of Russell; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Burial will be on the Russell City cemetery.

DIEL, Anna
b. abt 1898, Russia
d. Dec 1982, Fresno, California
Fresno Bee, Dec 7, 1982
Born in Russia, she moved to Fresno in 1899. Surviving are two sons, Norman of Fresno and Thomas of Morro Bay; a daughter, Frances Hogan of Fresno; a brother Ferdinand Diel of Princeton; two sisters, Maida Gallenitti of Fresno and Mildred Rathke of Yuba City.

DIEL, Anna Elizabeth
b. 16 Apr 1893 - Russia
d. 14 Oct 1978 - Russell, Kansas
On October 3, 1915, she married Henry DeWALD, in Russell. He died July 31, 1940. Also deceased are 2 brothers, 1 sister. Survivors are: sons: Doran D., Russell; Ervin F., Ogallah; Rupert O., Great Bend; Harvey, Phoenix, AZ; daughters: Mrs. Glenn (Frances) Gidney; Mrs. Floyd (Bernice) Weimaster, Russell; Mrs. Everett (Geraldine) Williams, Omaha, NE; sister, Mrs. Amelia Langhofer, Russell.

DIEL, Anna Elisabeth Reuter - See Anna Elisabeth Schwab

DIEL, Marielisbeth
b. 15 Jun 1857 - Schwab, Volga
d. 13 Feb 1925 - Breckenridge, Oklahoma
From Heritage Review - 29 March 1999 - DFP 17 Mar 1925 Nr 2649
Daughter of Johann Georg Diel and Lisbeth Daudt. Buried 15 February 1925 Breckenridge, Oklahoma. Married Johann Georg GANZ (from Miller, died 1902). 13 children. Survivors 10 children (2 daughters in SR, 1 son in Canada) Immigration 1908 to son Heinrich.

DIENER, Truman L.
b. 15 May 1921 - Yoder, Kansas
d. 26 Oct 2003 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, October 27, 2003
Son of Harry A. and Amanda Selzer Diener. On Sept. 10, 1948, he married Venora WIEBE at Newton. She died in 1998. Survivors include: two sons, Tim, Hillsboro, and Glen, Newton; a daughter, Ann Kopper, Garden City; four brothers, Edward, Clayton, Paul and Herman; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Nannette Diener. Burial will be in Haven of Rest Cemetery, rural Hillsboro.

DIERKSEN, Gordon
b. 23 Jun 1935, Billings, Okla
d. 27 Jun 1981, Wichita
From Hutchinson News
He married Joan CINK April 6, 1957 in Enid, Okla. Survivors: widow; sons: Tim; Chris; Todd; father, Emiel Dierksen, Enid, Okla.; sisters: Mrs. Jean Kennedy, Mrs. Ruby Hessel.

DIES, Betty
b. 20 Apr 1933 - Lehigh, Kansas
d. 8 Mar 2007 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Sunday, March 11, 2207
Mrs. Martens was born Betty Dies on April 20, 1933, in Lehigh. Her husband, Elmer (DIES), died in 1987. Survivors include two sons, Bruce of Lehigh and Jim of Hillsboro; a daughter, Sandra Shaw of Hillsboro; three brothers, Harry Dies and Ronnie Dies, both of Lehigh, and Robert Dies of Oklahoma; two sisters, Mildred Steinle and Carol Wilkening, both of Lehigh; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Burial in Lehigh Township Cemetery.

DIES, Fred

DIETRICH, Lillian Ann
b. 2 Aug 1900, Ellsworth
d. 2 Sep 1985, Russell
From Newspaper Clipping
She married David S. DIETRICH. Survivors include her husband; one daughter, Betty Jean Packard of Miami, Fla. (Note: There was no indication as to her maiden name.)

DIETZ, A. Julius
b. 8 Sep 1910 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 28 Feb 1996 - Lawrence, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
Son of Wilhelm and Natalie (Krug) Dietz. He married Freda L. TITTEL May 3, 1936, in Bazine. Survivors include his wife of the home; two daughters, Ellen M. Polacca and Caryn L. Scott, both of Lawrence; one son, Hattan L. Dietz of Lawrence; one brother, Tobias Dietz of Ness City; one sister, Matilda Jones of Ness City; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery in Lawrence.

DIETZ, Agnes - See Agnes Gideon

DIETZ, Alvina E. - See Alvina E. Niedens

DIETZ, Alvina Melinda - See Alvina Melinda Dumler

DIETZ, Amelia - See Amelia Maier

DIETZ, Amalia
b. 5 Nov 1884 - Russell County, Kanss
d. 13 May 1992 - Russell, Kansas
Daughter of George and Mary Bender. On May 23, 1904, she married Henry D. KRUG, at Bender Hill. He died March 23, 1958: Survivors are: daughters: Molly Krug and Esther Keller, both Russell.

DIETZ, Arthur A.
Obituary
Arthur A. Dietz, Great Bend, died Oct. 15, (1982) at Great Bend. Born May 10, 1912 in Russell County, he married Gertrude Nuss, July 30, 1936 at Milberger. She survives. He is also survived by one son, Dennis L.; one daughter, Karen Moffat; three brothers, Soloman, Galatia; F. Carl, Otis; and Bernard, Richmond, Calif.; three sisters, Elizabeth Haun, Galatia, Clara Merckle, Colorado Springs, Colo., and Rose Funk, Otis.

DIETZ, Arvin
b. 27 Nov 1919 - Russell, Kansas
d. 10 Nov 1999 - Lawrenceburg, Indiana
From Frieda Karst Collection
He is survived by his wife, Betty Dietz of Lawrenceburg, IN; a son, Tim of Indianapolis, IN; a daughter, Patti Dietz of Lawrenceburg, IN; a sister, Tabea Krug of Russell; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four brothers: Henry, Jacob, William, and Ferninand Dietz. Burial in the Greendale Cem., Lawrenceburg, IN.

DIETZ, Bertha - See Bertha Deines

DIETZ, Betty J. - See Betty J. Trapp

DIETZ, Christian
b. 30 Jul 1854 - Neuberg, Odesssa
d. 24 Dec 1924 - Heil, North Dakota
From Heritage Review - 209 March 1999 - DFP 17 Feb 1925 Nr 2645
Christian Dietz born 30 July 1854, Neuberg, Odessa to Christian Dietz and Rosina Reister. Died 24 December 1924, Heil, North Dakota. Married Rosinsa HARSCH (died 24 October 1918, Heil, North Dakota) in 1879. 11 children. Survivors: 5 sons, 2 daughters, 1 brother (North Dakota), 1 sister (SR). Immigration 1889 Yankton, South Dakota later Cedar County, Nebraska 1904 near Heil, North Dakota. Christian Dietz was soldier in Russian-Turkish war 1877/78

DIETZ, Donna K. - See Donna K. Martin

DIETZ, Elizabeth
b. 28 Nov 1865 - Kratzke, Russia
d. 6 Jan 1962 - Milberger, Kansas
From Pamphlet from Funeral Home
Clergyman Rev. Albert F. Jungmeyer - Music Lutheran Choir - Interment Milberger Cemetery - Casket Bearers: Oscar Deitz, Arthur Karst, Marvin Becker, Leroy Borron, Hubert Radke, Waldan Schwein. Additional Information: Elizabeth Dietz was born in Kratzke, Russia , the daughter of George "Adam" and Anna Elisabeth Deines Dietz., arriving in New York on August 22, 1876 on SS Frisia. She married Johann Freidrich Karst December 2, 1887, Milberger, Kansas. He was born October 20 or 21, 1861, Eckheim Russia, arriving inthe US December 1876. He died December 29,1927,Galatia, Kansas. They had six children: Ben Karst, Lena Radke, Martha Dietz, Oscar Karst, Anna Deines, John Karst

DIETZ, Elizabeth
b. 17 Jul 1906 - Russell, Kansas
d. 9 Feb 1988 - Russell, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
She married John HAUN Dec. 6, 1947, at Milberger. He died Jan. 31, 1988. Survivors include three brothers, Solomon Dietz of Galatia; F. Carl Dietz of Otis; and Bernard Dietz of Point Richmond, CA; two sisters, Clara Merckle of Colorado Springs, CO; and Rose Funk of Gt. Bend; two stepsons: Dr. R.M. Haun of Lawrence; and John M. Haun of Latham, NY; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Keith (Elsie) Blackwood of Hoisington and Doris L. Haun of San Francisco, CA. Burial at Fairview Cemetery in Galatia.

DIETZ, Elizabeth
b. 17 Jul 1906 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 9 Feb 1990 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
Daughter of Johan and Katherine (Deines) Dietz. She married John HAUN Dec. 6, 1947, at Milberger. He died Jan. 31, 1988. Survivors include three brothers, Solomon Dietz, Galatia; F.Carl Dietz, Otis; Bernard, Point Richmond, CA; two sisters, Clara Merckle, Colo. Springs, C0; Rosa Funk, Great Bend; two stepsons, Dr. R.M. Haun, Lawrence and John M. Haun, Latham, N.Y.; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Keith (Elsie) Blackwood, Hoisington and Doris L. Haun, San Francisco, CA. She was preceded by her husband and brothers, Herbert and Hubert Dietz. Pastor Loren Mai officiating. Music: Congregational Hymns with Norma Strecker, organist. Casket Bearers: Emil S., Dennis, Pastor Carl W., Robert Dietz; Tim Funk, Robert Tittel. Burial at Fairview Cemetery, Galatia,

DIETZ, Elsie
b. 18 Aug 1902 - Bunker Hill, Kansas
d. 6 May 1976 - Russell, Kansa
From The Hutchnson News, Huchinson, Kansas - May 6, 1976
She was married to Henry DIETZ, JR., May 13, 1922 at Milberger. He died Dec. 12, 1973. Survivors are sons Leroy, Gt. Bend; Don, Chanute; daughters Mrs. Estella Mowry, Kansas City; Mrs. Hilda Baier, Ks. City, Mo.; brother John Dietz, Gt.Bend; sisters Mrs. Mary Lipprand, Russell; Mrs. Amelia Flagler, Plainville; Mrs. Elizabeth Ringler, Sylvan Grove. Note: Her parents were George Adam Dietz b.17 Nov. 1857 Kratzke, Russia d. 5 Nov. 1904 Russell County, Ks. and Mary Catherine Strecker b.7 July 1858 Dittel, Russia died 19 Dec 1941 Barton County, Ks.

DIETZ, Emil
b. 1 Aug 1911 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 9 Mar 2001 - Moore, Oklahoma
From Great Bend Tribune - March 11, 2001
Son of Ferdinand and Pauline Karst Dietz. He married Ruth DUMLER Feb. 7, 1932. She died Sept. 5, 1990. Survivors include one son, Eugene Dietz; and two daughters, Merna Holkum and Dorothy Dolechek.

DIETZ, Esther (EURCIH)
Obituary
Mrs. Esther L. Dietz, 50, died Friday (July 1968) afternoon at Great Bend. She was born October 3, 1917 in Barton County and was married to Oscar Dietz at Milberger. Survivors include the widower; daughters, Mrs. Dick Baron, Jo Lana and Carma; brothers, Tilman Eurich of Burbank, Calif., Orlan Eurich of Hoisington; sister, Mrs. LaVern Karst of Hoisington.

DIETZ, Esther - See Esther Frank

DIETZ, Eugene H.
b.  14 Sep 1932 - Russell County, Kansas
d.  28 Feb 2002 - Russell, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Tuesday, March 5, 2002
Son of Emil and Ruth (Dumler) Dietz. Survivors include a son, James; two sisters, Merna Holkum, Oklahoma City, and Dorothy Dolecheck, Hoisington; and two stepgrandchildren.Burial in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, rural Russell.

DIETZ, Eva Elizabeth
b. 8 Apr 1877 Kratzke, Saratov, Volga, Russia
d. 26 Apr 1966 Hays, Ellis, Kansas
Daughter of Johan Friederich Dietz and his wife, Maria Magdelena nee Deines. February 4, 1897 Eva Dietz was married to David MEISNER in Rosenberg, Russia. They had several children while they lived in Russia, three of whom also died there. In May, 1905, David and Eva Meisner with their two remaining children immigrated to Kansas. In 1938 her beloved husband died. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, David, and the three children who died in Russia; a son, Theodore; and two daughters, Elizabeth and Natalie. Survivors are a son, Arthur of Arvada, Colo.; and seven daughters, Mrs. Lydia Dietz of WaKeeney; Mrs. Amelia Lindsay of Denver, Colo.; Mrs. Bertha Schwien of Windsor, Colo.; Mrs. Othelia Knutson of WaKeeney; Mrs. Martha Zerfas of Hays; Mrs. Rachel Smith of Ephrata, Wash.; and Mrs. Hilda Zerfas of Manhattan, Kansas. One brother, Adam Dietz of WaKeeney also survives.

DIETZ, F. Carl
b. 28 Apr 1910
d. 6 Oct 1996
From funeral card
Clergy: Rev. Joanna Norris Grimshaw Organist: Norma Strecker Music: "How Great Thou Art" - soloist. Music: "Amazing Grace", "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Beautiful Savior"- congregational hymns. Casket Bearers: Tom Funk, Robert Tittle, Robert Deines, and Tom, Emil and Dennis Dietz.. Honorary Casket Bearers: Jim, Jonathan, Tom, Scott, & Robert Dietz; Carl R. Hoss, Jesse Garwood, and Maurice Yarmer Interment: Fairview Cemetery - Galatia, KS

DIETZ, F. Carl
b. 28 Apr 1910 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 6 Oct 1996 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
Son of John and Katherina (Deines) Dietz. He married Alvina M. DUMLER Oct. 17. Survivors include his wife of the home; one son, Rev. Carl W. Dietz of Russell; two daughters, Connie Hoss of Gt. Bend; and Carol Garwood of Nevada, MO; one brother, Bernard Dietz of Point Richmond, CA; two sisters, Clara Merkle of Colorado Springs, CO; and Rosa Dietz of Gt. Bend; 10 grandchildren; 4 gt.grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Hubert, Arthur, Herbert and Solomon Dietz; and one sister, Elizabeth Haun. Burial in the Fairview Cemetery, Galatia.

DIETZ, Ferdinand H. "Ferd"
b. 13 Jun 1913 - Barton County, Kansas
d. 25 Apr 1993 - Russell, Kansas
From funeral card
Son of Henry and Elizabeth (Niedenthal) Dietz. On July 14, 1935, he was married to Amelia MAIER at the Trinity Lutheran Church at Bender Hill and to this union were born two sons, Gayle and Mark. He was preceded in death by his parents andtwo brothers: Henry and William Dietz. Survivors are his wife, Amelia of the home in Russell; two sons: Gayle and Mark both of Overland Park; two brothers: Jacob of Russell; and Arvin of Lawrenceburg, IN; one sister, Tabea Krug, Russell;. He also is survived by four grandchildren: Julie Panagokos, Jill, Katie and Hank Dietz; two freat-grandchildren: Alexandra and Christina Panagokos and a number of other relatives and a host of friends. Clergy: Rev. Stephen Pera Organist: Eileen Vladar. Music: "Jesus Still Lead On" and "Lord, Take My Hand and Lead Me". Casket Bearers: Harlan, Elroy, and Mark Dietz; Wilmer & Harry Krug; and Gary Kilian. Interment: St. John Lutheran Cemetery - Russell, KS

DIETZ, Freda
b.  8 Dec 1917 - WaKeeney, Kansas
d.  20 Jun 2002 - Wakeeney, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - June 23, 2002
Daughter of  Theodore and Elizabeth (Fabrizius) Dietz. She married Lawrence DEINES on Sept. 10, 1939. He died Feb. 4, 1992. Survivors include a son, Larry; two daughters, Doris Kraft, and Bonnie Strait; a brother, the Rev. R. Fred Dietz, Edmond, Okla.; two sisters, Marie Krug, Oakley, and Hilda Minek, St. Francis. She was preceded in death by a son, Leon, and a brother, Raymond Dietz.  Burial in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Trego Center.

DIETZ, Freida - See Freida Batt

DIETZ, Georgianna - See Georgianna Deines

DIETZ, Henry L.
b. 19 May 1906, Kutter, Russia
d. abt 1983, Salina, Kansas
From Obituary
He came to the United States as an infant. He married Lena TEMPLING Sept. 18, 1927, in the Bender Hill Lutheran Church. He is survived by his widow, Lena, of the home; two sons, Elroy and Harlan; a daughter, Mrs. Stanton (Mary) Oppenheimer; brothers, Jacob and Ferdinand, both of Russell, and Arvin, Lawrenceburg, Ind.; a sister, Mrs. Herbert (Tadea) Krug, of Russell.

DIETZ, Hermann
b. 20 Jan 1911 - Barton County, Kansas
d. 17 Oct 2005 - Mission Springs, Kansas
From Great Bend (Kan) Tribune - October 23, 2005
Born to F. J. Dietz and Anna Boxberger Dietz. He married Esther DEINES on Nov. 26, 1933. Esther died Oct. 25, 1989, and on May 18, 1990, he married Rose FUNK. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Kathryn DeHart, a brother, Paul Dietz, and three sisters, Olinda Watso and Clara and Leona Dietz. Hermann is survived by his wife, Rose; three daughters, Bernadine Finnell of Portland, Ore., Lita Ann Lenz of Hillsboro, Ore., and Judith Soule of Vista, Calif.; a son, Jerome C. Dietz of Lowell, Ore.; five brothers, Leo of Olympia, Wash., Albert of Fort Collins, Colo., Art of Garland, Texas, LeRoy of Florence, Ariz., and Vernon of Tucson, Ariz.; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He is also survived and loved by Rose's children, Karla Kelly of Shawnee Mission, Sharon White Gruber of New Orleans and Tom Funk of Eudora.

DIETZ, Howard H.
b. 26 Jul 1924 - Trego County, Kansas
d. 2 Jul 2002 - WaKeeney, Kansas
From Hays Daily Journal - July 4, 2002
He was born July 26, 1924, in Trego County to Henry and Magdalena (Fabrizius) Dietz. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from during World War II. He married Lois O. (FLOWERS) McNULTY on Aug. 8, 1949, in Oberlin. Survivors include his wife, of the home; a son, James B. McNulty, Columbus, Ohio; two daughters, Joyce E. Scott, Falxborn, Ohio, and Rachel, Junction City; three brothers, Milton, WaKeeney, Alfred, Olympia, Wash., Dwayne, Billings, Mont.; three grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Esther Deines and Martha Youngs. Burial in Lenora South Cemetery.

DIETZ,  Ida Magdalena (DEINES)
Obituary and Funeral Home information:
Ida Magdalena Dietz died Saturday, July 30, 1983, Wichita. She was born August 28, 1894 in Russell County, to Henry F. and Marie Elizabeth Deines. She married Siegmund Dietz, Jan. 19, 1915. He died July 29, 1972. Survivors are three sons, Edwin and Marcus of Wichita and Luther of Hutchinson; four daughters, Mrs. Rosa Nulik and Mrs. Helen Landon, both of Wichita, Mrs. Esther Karst of Hoisington and Mrs. Leona Kauffman, Abilene; three sisters, Freda Peake, Rosa Bangert and Ella Keil. Ida was preceded in death by her husband, four brothers, Ferdinand, Ben, Rudolph, and Julius, and two sisters, Mrs. Hannah Flegler and Mrs. Martha Flegler.

DIETZ, Jacob
b. 4 Feb 1908 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 20 Dec 1995 - Russell, Kansas
His parents were Henry and Elizabeth (Niedenthal) Dietz. He married Freda BATT on Jan. 20, 1946, at Bender Hill. Mrs. Dietz died May 8, 1990. He is survived by his daughter, JoAnn Kilian of Russell; two grandchildren; and one gt. grandchild. Also by his brother, Arvin Dietz of Lawrenceburg, IN; and his sister, Tabea Krug of Russell. Burial in the Russell City Cemetery.

DIETZ, Katherine - See Katherine Dummler

DIETZ, Larry Dean
Obituary and Funeral Card
Son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Dietz. Born March 14, 1942, in Great Bend. Survivors included the parents, three sisters, Mrs. Cheryl Baron, Jo Lara and Carma; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Adam Dietz, Topeka. Died February 25, 1966, Winfield, Kansas.

DIETZ, Leah
b. 10 Sep 1908 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 14 Sep 2001 - WaKeeney, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - September 17, 2001
Daughter of Wilhelm and Christina (Kroh) Dietz. Survivors include a son, Jerry; a brother, Herman, Lincoln, Neb.; a sister, Lydia Rohn, Sharon Springs. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin, July 13, 1972, and her son, Vernon. Burial in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, rural WaKeeney.

DIETZ, Letty Marie Foos - See Letty Marie Anspaugh

DIETZ, Loren Richard
b. 28 Sep 1944 - Hoisington, Kansas
d. 5 May 1996 - Hutchinson, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
Son of Luther and Tabea (Fabrizius) Dietz. Survivors include two sons, Justin Dietz of Pratt; and Jody Dietz of WaKeeney; one daughter, Jaime Dietz of Pratt; father and stepmother, Luther and Freda Dietz of Hutchinson; three sisters, Gaylene Zehr of Rockwell City, IA; LaDonna Steinberg of Manson, IA; and Shari Brosz of O'Neill, NE. Burial at Trego Center Cem in rural WaKeeney

DIETZ, Lydia
b. 25 Sep 1891 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 24 Jun 1983 - Lucas, Kansas
She married John D. BENDER on November 25,1914, at Bender Hill. He died February 15,1973. Survivors include: daughters: Lenora Pickle, Isabel Trapp, Ruth Tuzicka &Mary Rose, all Russell; sister: Amalia Krug, Russell.

DIETZ, Magdalena
b. 19 Jan 1895 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 3 Mar 1991 - Russell, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
Born, to Jacob and Anna (Mai) Dietz. She married Benjamin KARST January 19, 1915, in Milberger. He died May 4, 1983. Survivors include two sons, Arthur, Galatia,and Leon, Rush Center; two daughters, Florence Veach, Ellinwood, and Viola Dumler, Russell; a foster daughter, Esther Nuss, Russell; 21 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren and 16 great-great-grandchildren. Burial in the Fairview Cemetery, Galatia. Pamphlet from Funeral Home - In Remembrance of Magdalena Karst - January 18, 1895, Russell County, Kansas - March 3, 1991, Russell, Kansas - Srvices Wednesday, March 6, 1991, United Emmanuel Luteran Church, Milberger, Kansas 1:30 p.m. - Clergyman Pastor Carl W. Dietz - Music Mrs. Rose Dietz, Organist - Casket Bearers: Thomas C. Karst, Kurt C. Karst, David Karat, Maurice Wilhelm, Bob Mitchell, Denny Dumler - Interment Fairview Cemetery, Galatia, Kansas

DIETZ, Magdalena - See Magdalena Templing

DIETZ, Maria
b. 16 Nov 1881 - Russell, Kansas
d. 1963 - Ft. Collins, Colorado
She married George M. KRUG, on December 25, 1901. . He died May 31, 1940.

DIETZ, Martha M. - See Martha M. Karst

DIETZ, Mary Elizabeth
b. 12 May 1893, Kratzka, Russia
d. 1 Nov 1962, Russell, Kansas
From Funeral Pamplet
Submitted by Glenda Brack
In 1902 she came with her parents to America and Russell County. She was united in marriage to David H. BENDER at the Bender Hill Church. There were six children born to this marriage, all of whom survive her. To treasure and cherish her memory are her husband, David H., of the home; six children, Mrs. Tabea Bender, Weldona, Colo.; Harold H. Bender, Russell; Ernest H. Bender, Great Bend; Ruben Bender, Russell; Mrs. Paul (Hilda) Dietz, Russell; and Linda Bender, Salina. A sister, Mrs. Martha Dietz, Wakeeney, Kan.; two brothers, Henry of Russell and Fred Dietz, Eaton, Colo.

DIETZ, Norbert
b.  12 Apr 1922 - Trego County, Kansas
d.  11 Jun 2002 - Liberty, Missouri
From Hays Daily News - June 13, 2002
Son of  William G. and Lydia (Meisner) Dietz. He married Donna F. KUHLKEN on Oct. 19, 1946. Survivors include his wife, Liberty; a son, Ken; two daughters, Glenda Dietz and Sharon Iverson; two sisters, Florence Roemer, Grainfield, and Marilyn Connor, Tulsa; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Jones. Burial in WaKeeney City Cemetery.

DIETZ, Oscar L.
b, 30 Apr 1917 - Galatia, Kansas
d. 20 Jan 2003 - Louisville, Colo
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, January 23, 2003
Son of Adam and Martha Margaret Karst Dietz. On June 4, 1939, he married Leona EURICH at Milberger. She died July 26, 1968. On Dec. 25, 1969, he married Elizabeth Sinner RUMMEL at Milberger. She survives. Other survivors include: three daughters; a stepson; a stepdaughter; 12 grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter.

DIETZ, Rolla L.
b. 18 Mar 1911, Jewell County, Kansas
d. 28 Jun 2000, Mankato, Kansas
From Salina Journal - June 30, 2000
Survivors, include his wife, Martha; a son, Lynn; two daughters, Carol Leonard and Sherri Schmidt.

DIETZ, Solomon
b. 30 Sep 1909 - Trego County, Kansas
d. 5 Sep 2004 - Collyer, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Saturday, September 11, 2004
Born to Henry and Anna Elizabeth (Schmidt) Dietz. He married Alvena DEINES on Aug. 17, 1941, in WaKeeney. Survivors include his wife, of the home; two sons, Larry Dietz, WaKeeney, and Raydene Dietz, Estes Park, Colo.; two brothers, Fred Dietz, WaKeeney, and David Dietz, Garden City; a sister, Clara Deines, Lincoln, Neb.; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Burial in WaKeeney City Cemetery.

DIETZ, Solomon
b. 11 Mar 1903 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 30 Mar 1995 - Newton, Kansas
Great Bend Tribune, March 31, 1995
Son of John and Katherine (Deines) Dietz. He married Wilhelmina DIETZ, April 22, 1923, at Milberger. She died Dec. 15, 1981. Survivors include three sons, Emil Dietz, Otis; Robert Dietz, Dodge City; Walter Dietz, Wichita; two daughters, Ruth Bortz, Wichita; Dorothy Johnson, Sterling; two brothers, F. Carl Dietz, Great Bend; Bernard Dietz, Richmond Point, CA; two sisters, Clara Merkle, Colo. Springs, C0; Rosa Dietz, Great Bend; 15 grandchildren; two step-grand-children; eight great-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren. Burial will be at Milberger Cemetery.

DIETZ, Tabea Esther
b. 11 Nov 1908 - Milberger, Kansas
d. 17 Feb 1997 - Canton, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
Daughter of Ferdinand and Pauline (Karst) Dietz. She married Henry Maier May 1, 1937 at Milberger. He died Feb. 13, 1993. Survivors include two sons, Harlan Maier of Hoisington and Paul Maier of Gt. Bend; one daughter, Shirley A. Stucky of McPherson; two brothers, Emil Dietz and Paul Dietz, both of Russell; 8 grandchildren; 8 gt.grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; 5 step-gt.grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother, Ernest Dietz. Burial at Fairview Township Cem. in Galatia.

DIETZ, Tobias
b. 21 Oct 1914 - Russell, Kansas
d. 26 Dec 2006 - Ness City, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, December 27, 2006, Great Bend (Kan) Tribune - Wednesday, December 27, 2006,
He was born Oct. 21, 1914, in Russell County, the son of William and Natalia Krug Dietz. On May 24, 1939, he married Esther FRANK in Bazine. She died March 22, 1992.
Survivors include three sons: Bill Dietz and his wife Ruth of Ellis, Kent Dietz and his wife Debbie of Davis, Okla., and Dean Dietz and his wife Terri of Lincoln, Neb.; two daughters, Barbara Reinert and husband Larry, and Patti Lutters and husband Joe, all of Ness City; one sister, Matilda Jones, Ness City; nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by eight brothers, Daniel, Julius, Ben, Connie, Eddie, Raymond and two infant brothers; and by a sister, Minnie Dietz. Burial in the Ness City Cemetery.

DIETZ, Vernon W.
b. 11 Sep 1931 - Ness City, Kansas
d. 20 Jul 1974 - Courtland, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
Born to Benjamin and Leah (Dietz) Dietz. He married Elda I MATTHESON May 19, 1956 in Malcolm, NE. Survivors include his wife, of the home; two sons, Gary, WaKeeney; and Randy, Ellis; a daughter, Verla McGinnis, Ransom; his mother, WaKeeney; a brother, Jerry Dietz, Hays; and four grandchildren. Burial in the church cemetery.

DIETZ , Wilhelmine  - nee Dietz,
Obituary and Funeral Card
Mrs. Soloman (Wilhelmine) Dietz died Dec. 15, (1981) at Great Bend. Born Oct. 24, 1902, in Barton County. She married Soloman Dietz April 22, 1923, in Milberger. Survivors include the widower: three sons, Emil, Otis, Robert, and Walter; two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Ruth) Bortz and Mrs. Wayne (Dorothy) Johnson: two brothers, Julius Dietz, Topeka, and Toby Dietz, Ness City; one sister, Mrs. Matilda Jones, Loveland, Colo. (There is a hand written addition by my mother-in-law, Mrs. Elma Dumler Brack, that another survivor was "Daniel".)

DIETZ, William
b. 28 Mar - Russell County, Kansas
d. 4 Aug 1976 - Salina, Kansas
From funeral card
Son of Henry and Elizabeth (Niedenthal) Dietz. On May 15, 1938, he was united in marriage to Edna Marie DEINES at the Trinity Bender Hill Lutheran Church and to this union were born two children, Diana and Daryl. Those who survive to treasure and remember his many acts of love and kindness are his devoted wife, Edna of the home; one daughter, Mrs. Johnny (Diana) Edgmon of Orlando, FL; one son, Daryl of rural Russell; four brothers: Henry L., Jacob, and Ferdinand H. Dietz, all of Russell; and Arvin of Lawrenceburg, IN; one sister, Mrs. Herbert (Tabea) Krug, Russell; three grandchildren; several other relatives and a host of friends. Clergy: Rev. Herman Frerichs Organist: Eileen Vladar Soloist: Mr. E.H. Sewell. Music: "Children of the Heavenly Father" and "Das Sie Meine Herrlichkeit Sehen". Music: "A Mighty Fortress is Our God" - congregation. Casket Bearers: Harlan, Elroy, and Mark Dietz; Wilmer & Harry Krug; and Gary Kilian. Interment: St. John Lutheran Cemetery - Russell, KS

DIETZ, William James
b. 29 Apr 1938 - Wheatland, Wyoming
d. 14 ASpr 2005 - Wheatland, Wyoming
From Casper Star Tribune, Casper, WY - 15 Apr 2005
Son of Jake and Mary (Seibel) Dietz. In 1965, he married Janice SHAFER. They were the parents of three children and, later, divorced. He married Sheila (HALL) MYLET in 1984. Survivors include three sisters, Caroline Irving of Columbia, Iowa, Helen Steeley of Douglas and Ann Kern of Laramie; two brothers, Leonard Dietz of Centennial and Arnie Dietz of Sterling, Colo.; three children, Derrick Dietz, Diane Martin and Darcy Wood, all of Casper; two stepdaughters, Monnie Mylet of Torrington and Samantha Mylet of Cheyenne; five grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; his dog, Buddy; and many close "coffee" buddies. He was preceded in death by his father; mother, Mary Houseman; a brother, Melvin Dietz; and his wife.

DILLMAN, Esther R.
b. 1 Aug 1924 - Lingle, Nebraska
d. 10 Feb 2004 - Riverton, Wyoming
From Casper Star Tribune , Casper, WY - 14 Feb 2004
Daughter of Henry and Anna (Blurne) Dillman. On Aug. 31, 1946, at the family home in Gering, Neb., she married Clarence W. Hoffman. They were married for 39 years when he preceded her in death. Survivors include her son, Gary Hoffman and his wife; a sister, Frieda Busch and her husband; a brother, Pete Dillman; a granddaughter and grandson; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, four brothers, three sisters and an infant daughter.

DILLMAN, Katherine
b. 15 Mar 1874, Neu Norka, Russia
d. 3 Dec 1943
From Scottsbluff Star Herald, December 7, 1943
Mrs. Hohnstein was married to John H. HOHNSTEIN in Russia on December 29, 1893. They came to Scottsbluff in 1910. Surviving are her husband and eight children, Mrs. Katie Grasmick, Mrs. Anna George, Mrs. Christine Ames, and Henry, John, and George Hohnstein, all of Lodi, California; Mrs. Margaret Schnell of Vale, South Dakota, and Ezra, with the Army Air Corps at Lincoln, Nebraska.

DILLMAN, Mollie - See Mollie Mehling

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