Lower Volga Village Project

LaBARGE, Julie Kathryn
b. 12 Aug 1966 - Concordia, Kansas
d. 30 Oct 2004 - Salina, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Tuesday, November 2, 2004
She married Mitchell Todd FUNK on July 26, 1986, in Concordia. Survivors include her husband, Mitchell Todd Funk; her parents, James R. and Marlys J. LaBarge of Concordia; a son, Nicholas Adam and a daughter, Lauren Paige Funk, both of Salina; two brothers, Mark J. and wife Anita LaBarge of Aurora, and Galen C. and wife Mary LaBarge of Concordia; two sisters, Janet L. and husband Glen Chaplin of Manhattan and Jeannie M. and husband Tony Montana of Peoria, Ariz. Burial will be in St. Peter Cemetery, Aurora.

LACKMAN, David
b. 1905
d. Sep 1981, Billings, Montana
Immigrated in 1906 to Russell, Kan., with his parents, Henry and Mary Elizabeth Lackman, from Dietel, Russia. He married Magdalena MILLER in 1926 in Laurel. Survivors include his wife; three daughters, Vivian, Betty and Donna; three sons, David, Don, and Bob; sister, Mrs. Alex (Elizabeth) Rider.

LACKMAN, Jakob
b. 9 Jan 1880 - Dittel, Volga
d. 5 Dec 1923 - Brighton, Colorado
From Heritage Review - 18 January 1998
Buried 11 February 1924, Brighton, Colorado. Married Katharina REICHERT in 1902. Survivors, wife, 8 children 2 brothers, 1 sister.

LACKMAN, Martha
b. 30 Jul 1909 - Windsor, Colorado
d. 14 Feb 2003 - Bayard, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Starhearld, Scottsbluff, NE - February 19, 2003
Interment will be at the Mitchell Valley Cemetery in Mitchell. Born to Jacob and Sophie (Jerger) Lackman. Martha was married to Andrew SCHLEDEWITZ on Feb. 16, 1930. They were married 71 years. Martha is survived by her three children, Ruth Meisner, of Gering, Palmer and wife, Iona Schledewitz, of Branson, Mo., and Kathleen and husband, John Voris, of Carmel, Calif.; four grandchildren, Barbara Hassan, of Scottsbluff, Gordon Meisner, of Scottsbluff, Jerald (Shelly) Meisner, of Gering and Pamela Schledewitz, of Carmel, Calif.; two step granddaughters Amanda and Jessica Voris, of Carmel, Calif.; three great grandchildren Ahmad (Shannon) Hassan, of Scottsbluff, Jamie and Stacey Meisner, of Gering; three great great grandchildren R'Yanna, Adrick, and Sadrick Hassan of Scottsbluff. Martha is also survived by her siblings Esther Helzer and Molly Vogel both of Scottsbluff. Her husband, parents, four brothers, one sister and one grandson preceded Martha in death.

LACKMAN, Mollie L.
b. 12 Apr 1917 - Billings, Montanta
d. 7 Jul 2005 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 12 July 2005
Interment will precede the service at the Mitchell Valley Cemetery. Daughter of Jacob J. and Sophie (Jerger) Lackman. She married Fred VOGEL on Feb. 8, 1941, in Mitchell. Mollie is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law Frederic (Fred) and Susan Vogel of Burke, Va., and Kenneth and Beverly Vogel of Lincoln; daughter and son-in-law Mary Lou and Tom Winn of Scottsbluff; grandchildren Robin Kurz and her husband William of Richmond, Va., Kara Vogel of Falls Church, Va., John Vogel of Colorado Springs, Colo., Sarah Thomas and her husband Brain of Green Valley, Ariz., Elizabeth Winn of Omaha and Jared Winn of Manhattan Ks.; two great-grandchildren Katie and William Kurz of Richmond and sister Esther Helzer of Scottsbluff. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, four brothers Alex, Jake, Paul and Hank Lackman; two sisters Martha Schledewitz and Pauline Brunner.

LACKMAN, Willard J.
b. 11 Mar 1939 - Hardin, Montana
d. 26 May 2006 - Billings, Montana
From Billings Gazette, Billings, MT - 29 May 2006
Born to Jake and Frieda Lackman. Willard married Ruth SCHNEIDER in 1983 in Las Vegas. His parents, Jake and Fredia Lackman and his sister, Rosalie Hurlbut, preceded Willard in death. Survivors include his sister, Beverly (Richard) Sanders of Basin, Wyo; his nieces, Perri (Chuck) Walborn of Columbus, Melanie (Scot) Rindal and family of Carson City, Nev., and Sonia (Vince) Gavin of Missoula; his nephew, Kirby J.(Karmae) Walborn and family of Hardin; his stepchildren, Susan (Terry) Odegard of Billings, Tiny Schneider and family of Ronan, John (Angie) Schneider and family of Ft. Smith; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a brother-in-law, Ben Hurlbut of Billings; and his wife, Ruth of Hardin. Burial will follow in Hardin Fairview Cemetery.

LADNER, Heinrich
b. 1857 - Gluckstal, Odessa
d. 7 Jan 1918 - Eureka, South Dakota
From Heritage Review, Vol. 24, No. 2, June, 1994, DFP 22 Jan 1918 Nr 2278
1st marriage in 1881 to Elisabetha FLEMMER; 2nd marriage Rosina KLEIN (father Peter Klein). 1 son , Daniel (1st marriage), 9 children (2nd marriage)
Survivors: widow, Daniel (1st marriage); Johann, Heinrich, Rosina, Elisabetha, Gottlieb, Katharina, Lydia (all children 2nd marriage; brother Daniel (Ashley, ND), brother Peter and sister Christina (SR) imm 1885 near Eureka, South Dakota

LAETSCH, Ronald R.
b. 24 Jan 1935 - Sheboygan, Wisconsin
d. 4 Jan 2002 - Sheboygan, Wisconsin
From Obituary
Son of the late Theodore and Norma (Pantel) Laetsch. On Sept. 20, 1958, he married the former Ruth L. KUEHLMANN at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Sheboygan. Survivors include his wife Ruth; a son, David (Colleen) Laetsch; two daughters, Sarah Laetsch and Julie (Lorenzo) Sarabia; three grandchildren, Adam and Samatha Sarabia and Riley Laetsch; and a brother, Hollis Laetsch of Sheboygan. Entombment will follow at Garden Terrace Mausoleum.

LAFFERY, Ruby Faye
b. 31 May 1908, Lebo
d. 21 May 1996, Ransom
From Newspaper Clipping
Daughter of Charles and Sybil Horton Laffery. She married William KATER Sept. 15, 1930, at Hutchinson. He preceded her in death. She married Leo RUPP April 11, 1977, at Ness City. Survivors include her husband.

LAHMANN, Kenneth R.
b. 20 Feb 1926, Callaway, Neb.
d. 28 Mar 1997, Wichita
From Hutchinson News - March 30, 1997
Son of Bernhardt and Ida Clara Wisch Lahmann. On Aug. 4, 1946, he married Marie C. MOHR at WaKeeney. She died June 24, 1987. Survivors include: three sons, James, Michael and Gregory; five brothers, Edgar C., Tucson, Ariz., Alvin D., Milwaukie, Ore., Raymond E., Salem, Ore., Everett H., Granada Hills, Calif., and Harvey L., Olmito, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Ralph and Henry.

LAIS, Bertha M.
b. 17 May 1910 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 3 Jul 2004 - Herington, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Wednesday, July 7, 2004, The Abilene Reflector-Chronicle - Thursday, July 8, 2004
Daughter of Alexander and Margaret (Neiderhaus) Lais. She married Jacob "Jake" SCHNEIDER on Aug. 12, 1928, in Hutchinson. Survivors include three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by one son, Donald J. Schneider, on July 4, 1999; one sister, Mollie; five brothers, Robert, Edward, Theodore, Victor and Henry; four half sisters, Wilhelmina, Amelia, Theresa and Emma; and four half brothers, Daniel, Alexander, John and William. Burial will be in Lewis Cemetery, Ramona.

LAMATSCH, Marvin
b. 17 Sep 1943 - Odin, Kansas
d. 14 Jun 2006 - Wichita, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Friday, June 16, 2006
Son of Clement and Anna Sauber Lamatsch. On April 20, 1963, he married Carol HIPP in Odin. She survives. Other survivors include: five sons, David, Greg, John Paul, all of Odin; Robert, Pratt, and Matt, Beloit; four daughters, Kathy Vopat, Great Bend, Patti Lane, Hays, Debbie Schindler, Paola, and Vicki Manke, Scott City; three sisters, Lou Ann Morgenstern, Hoisington, Doris Ross, Wichita, and Mary Davenport, Manhattan; and 17 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, James; and a granddaughter, Elizabeth Mayorga. Burial will be in Holy Family Cemetery, Odin.

LAMBERSON, Lila
b. 9 Apr 1930 - Mitchell County, Nebraska
d. 16 Dec 2005 - Box Butte, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 20 Dec 2005
Inurnment will be in the Immanuel Lutheran Church Columbarium. Born to Charles and Hazel (Shipley) Lamberson. Bonnie married Jacob FRITZLER Dec. 5, 1948, in Alliance. She is survived by her husband; son, Gary (Kim) Fritzler of Alliance; daughter, Renita (Tim) Brost of Mitchell; grandchildren, Kelly Kezeor of Bellevue, Erin Reynolds of Alliance, Jake Fritzler of Richmond, Va., Molly Brost of Bowling Green, Ohio, Zac Brost of Lincoln; great-grandchildren, Benjamin and Mia Reynolds, Avery Brost, and her brother, Leroy Lamerson. Her parents, four brothers and three sisters preceded her in death.

LAMBRECHT, Rose
b. 26 Jul 1904 - Topeka, Kansas
d. 12 Dec 1987 - Russell, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
She married Alfred Eugene SOMMER. She later married Ralph Edward GRAHAM, Feb. 1, 1937, at Russell. He died June 12, 1965. Survivors are a daughter, Bettie Lytkowski, Independence, OH; sister, Mary Leiker, Prairie Village; four grandchildren; four gt.grandchildren. Burial in the Russell City Cem.

LAMPE, Minnie Dora
b. 19 Nov 1903, Jefferson County, Neb.
d. 1 Jul 1982, Inman
From Hutchinson News - Friday, July 2, 1982
She married Chris J. ZERENER in 1923, at Cheney. He died in 1971. Survivors: son, Dale D.; daughter, Doris James; brothers, Martin Lampe, Nashville; Raymond Lampe, Los Angeles; sisters, Augusta Frese, Grand Island, Neb.; Ella Thomas, Dearborn, Mich.

LAND, Robert E.
b. 14 May 1928
d. 2 Aug 2002 - Joplin, Missourki
From Kansas City Star - August 5, 2002
Graveside services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 6, at Garden City (MO) Cemetery. Additional Information: Married Bette Schneider on 1 November 1923. She passed away on 26 April 1992. They had one daughter, Teresa Land, and one grandson, Eric Hope.

LANDDECK, Marie (UNSELD)
Funeral Card
Daughter of William Unseld and Henrietta Toepel was born December 2, 1885, in Cedar Rapids, Nebraska and passed away October 16, 1974, Hays, Kansas. On Nov. 5, 1913, Marie was united in marriage to Rev. Carl Landdeck. This marriage was blessed with two sons and two daughters. She is survived by her husband, one son Arthur of Issaquah, Washington; two daughters Mrs. Paul "Lois" Egenes of Newton, Iowa and Mrs. Arthur "Esther" Karst of Olmitz, Kansas; one sister Celda Unseld of Holyoke, Colorado; thirteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren. One son Luther preceded in death June 2, 1929. Four sisters also preceded her in death.

LANDON, Everett R.
b. 6 Jun 1909 - Derby, Kansas
d. 14 Oct 1990 - Wichita, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
Son of Edison and Sarah (Kinsey) Landon. He was married to Helen R. DIETZ April 4, 1964 at Wichita. Survivors include his wife, of the home; three sons, Gary of Wichita; Teddy of Ellsworth; and Dennis of Rose Hill; one daughter, Janice Gooch, of Fruitland, ID; two sisters, Dora McVey, of Wichita; and Minnie Lindblad of McPherson; 8 grandchildren; grandchildren; 3 gt.grandchildren. Burial in Branson Cemetery.

LANDWEHR, Herbert William
b. 8 Apr 1908, Sharon
d. 15 Jan 1987, Medicine Lodge
From Hutchinson (KS) News - Saturday, January 17, 1987
He married Monica Agnes BOOR April 8, 1931, at Andale. She died in 1969. Survivors: son, Herbert F. Landwehr, Jr; daughters, Monica Marie Ricke Hendricks, Pat Adelhardt, Theresa Smith, Agatha Shogrin, Rose Marie Leis and Louise Martin, and Eunice Marcella Hansard; brother, Martin, Jr., Grove, Okla.; sisters, Sister Marcella Landwehr, Great Bend; Gertrude Adelhardt, Nashville; Bertha Schultte, Fresno, Calif.; Pauline Blanchart, Danville; and Mildred Bell, Medicine Lodge.

LANE, Lois
b. 5 Apr 1919 - Wichita County, Kansas
d. 22 Jun 2004 - Tribune, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, June 30, 2004
She married Wayne B. FUNK on July 20, 1946 in Syracuse, KS. He died Feb. 28, 1984.
Lois is survived by her four children: Judy St. John, Leoti, Troy Funk of Colorado, Terry Funk of Atwood, and Verna Loft of the home; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She is also survived by three sisters, Nevada Parker and Margaret Kirk of Leoti, KS, and Katherine Roberts of Scott City, KS; one brother, Ross Lane of Baldwin City, KS; and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Curtis D. and Beatrice Page Lane; a sister, Blythe Tripp; and two brothers, Thomas Lane and Robert Lane.Graveside services were held at Leoti Cemetery

LANG, Kenneth F.
b. 17 May 1933 - Great Bend, Kansas
d. 10 Apr 1994 - Hoisington, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
Son of Frank E. and Gertrude Eckart Lang. He married Juanita J. HOEFFNER Dec. 26, 1984, at Hoisington. She died Jan. 31, 1989. Survivors include one stepson, Everett Hoeffner of Hoisington; four stepdaughters, Mrs. Dennis (Carolyn) Krawstzke of Sapulpa, Okla., Mrs. Kenneth (Mary Ellen) Roach of Lewis, Mrs. Steve (Michelle) Root of Great Bend and Shawna Hoeffner of the home; three brothers, Melvin Lang of Perry, Francis Lang of Hoisington and Lyle Lang of Great Bend; one sister, Mrs. Don (Lorene) Reif of Hoisington, and seven step grandchildren. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Beaver.

LANG, Pauline M.
b. 18 Mar 1919 - Ellis, Kansas
d. 9 Jan 2006 - Lindsborg, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, January 11, 2006
Daughter of John J. and Margaret Schoenberger Lang. On May 5, 1939, she married Alexander DOERFLER in Hays. He died April 19, 1981.Survivors include: six daughters, Betty Lash, Maize, Diana Flores, Salina, Geraldine Hudspeth, Oklahoma City, Debra L. Brooks, Gypsum, Lily Pointer, Grandview, Mo., and Becky Doerfler, Derby; a brother, Francis Lang, Arizona; three sisters, Joann Brown and Rita Weigel, both of Hays, and Loraine Uttecht, Yuba City, Calif.; 16 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, James Alexander and Thomas Leon Doerfler; three brothers; and three sisters. Burial will be in Liberal Cemetery.

LANGE, Herman F.
b. 23 Jul 1893, Cook County, Ill
d. 15 Dec 1982, Ellsworth
From Hutchinson News - Thursday, December 16, 1982
He married Clhristina BRUNING Oct. 27, 1915, at Ellsworth. She died April 28, 1961. Survivors: sons, Alvin and Virgil, both of Ellsworth; daughter, Danella Pflughoeft, Ellsworth; sister, Hilda Simon, Blue Spring, Mo.

LANGERMAN, Leita F.
b. 13 Nov 1897 - Wilson, Kansas
d. 14 Jul 1990 - Wichita, Kansas
From Information Furnished
Daughter of August and Harriet Frantz Langerman. On Nov. 2, 1921, she married James A. Urbanek at Wilson. He died in 1958. Survivors include: a son, James, Orlando, Fla.; a sister, may Griswold, Newton; one granddaughter. Burial will be in Wilson City Cemetery.

LANGHOFER, Benjamin J.
b. 1 Apr 1885 - Woodbine, Kansas
d. 27 Nov 1954 - Herington, Kansas
From Link to the Past - Glenn Mueller collection
Born to Peter and Eva Wagner Langhofer. He married Elizabeth "Lizzie" STRICKBINE on February 3, 1907. She died January 14, 1949. To this union three children were born, Mildred Elizabeth, Melvin and Laverne (dying in infancy).

LANGHOFER, Bernice
b. 15 Dec 1919 - Woodbine, Kansas
d. 14 Oct 2005 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 17 Oct 2005
Interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff. Daughter of David and Julia (Meier) Langhofer. On Sept. 23, 1939, she was united in marriage to Joe LOIKA at Harrisburg. To this union three children were born. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Larry and Linda Lojka of Scottsbluff; daughters and sons-in-law Linda and Brad Staman and Lois and Mike Hammack, all of Gering; grandchildren and their spouses Cindy and Loren Gantz of Orangevale, Calif., Lance Lojka of Minatare, Felicia and Cody Dombrovski of Salt Lake City, Dawn and Gene Darling of Dubois, Wyo., and Patrick and Julie Hammack of Gering; step-grandson Scott Sutton of Casper, Wyo.; great-grandchildren Zachery Dombrovski, Jacob, Joseph, Rebekah, and Rachel Darling, Jabe, Kaleb, Mitchell, and Dylan Hammack; and step-great-grandchildren Elizabeth and Garrett Le Maitre and Jade Sutton; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Joe in 2000, granddaughter Tracy Hammack, great-grandson Seth Hammack, brothers Jake and Alvin Langhofer, sisters Rosina Meter, Katherine Kautz, Annamarie Kerrick, and Bertha Chapman.

LANGHOFER, Catherine
b. 5 Jul 1884 Huck, Russia
d. abt 1965, Bayard, NE
She married Jake FRICK in Russia. They came to Durham, Kan., in 1907. Her husband died in 1917. In 1919 she came to Bayard and married David LANGHOFER. He died in 1960. Survivors include one son, Sam Frick of Scott City, Kan., two daughters, Mrs. Rose Coakley of Roselle Park, N.J., and Caroline Nuss of Bayard; two stepsons, Alex and Dave Langhofer, both of Bayard. Six children preceded her in death.

LANGHOFER, Dale Marvin
b. 21 Jul 1924 - Woodbine, Kansas
d. 30 Dec 1947 - Abilene, Kansas
From Link to the Past - Glenn Mueller Collection
Submitted by Rachel E. Smith
Dale Marvin Langhofer was born July 21, 1924, at the home of his parents near Woodbine, Kansas. Dale was inducted in the U.S. Army in May 1943. He was taken ill in France and was flown to Halloran Hospital in New York and later transferred to Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, D. C. In the fall of 1946 the family moved to Abilene where he spent the remainder of his life. Burial was in the Woodbine Cemetery, Woodbine, Kansas

LANGHOFER, Daniel Leon
b. 6 Nov 1881 - Woodbine, Kansas
d. 17 Sep 1955 - Marion, Kansas
From Link to the Past - Glenn Mueller collection
Born to Peter and Eva Wagner Langhofer. He married Daizy Grace KELLOGG on July 31, 1903. She died January 1,1935.To this union was born four children: Zola Verena, Ira Dan, Oma Darlene, and Vernon Ray. He then married Katherine "Katie FEIL" on June 1, 1935.

LANGHOFER, David
b. 20 Nov 1886 - Russia
d. 31 May 1965 - Marion, Kansas
From Link to the Past - Glenn Mueller collection
When he was 12 years old, he came to the United States with his father about 1898. He married Golda Violet FANATIA on 11 March 1910. Their children are: Estil David, Raymond, Leo Perl, Opal (Mrs. Bill Dalke), Korine (Mrs. H. L.) McDaris.

LANGHOFER, David Peter
b. 3 June 1874 - Dreispitz, Russia
d. 10 Jan 1943 - Abilene, Kansas
From Link to the Past - Glenn Mueller collection
On March 18, 1898, at Hope, Kansas, he married Eva Elizabeth Kelln, daughter of Heinrich A. and Katherina Elizabeth Schlotthaur. She was born June1881 Holstein, Russia, and died 11 Feb. 1965 Compton, CA. Both are buried in the Woodbine Cemetery, Woodbine, Kansas. Children: Emma Marie, Solomon Arthur, Victor George, Lillian Mae, Reuben Rudolph, Edward Harvey, Edith Caroline, and Frances Ophra.

LANGHOFER, Edward
b. 17 Mar 1908, Meade
d. 26 No. 1999, Rozel
From Hutchinson News - Sunday, November 28, 1999
Son of Reinhart and Maria Kathryne Schultz Langhofer. On Dec. 12, 1928, he married Evelyn REISS in rural Plains. She survives. Other survivors include: a daughter, Marilyn French.

LANGHOFER, Elmo
b. 28 Dec 1911 - Dorrance, Kansas
d. 20 Apr 1975 - Russell, Kansas
He married Ella Marie FEIL on April 28, 1937, at Russell. Survivors are: widow; sons: Larry, and Jerry; daughter: Mrs. Tony Bebermeyer; mother Mrs. John Langhofer, Bunker Hill; brother: Loren, Bunker Hill; sister: Mrs. Dave Schultz, Russell

LANGHOFER, Frederick
b. 20 Oct 1855 - Dreispitz, Russia
d. 13 Apr 1937 - Junction City, Kansas
From Scapebook in the Abilene Historical Museum
On January 9, 1877, he was married to Maria (Mary) Wagner, daughter of George and Anna Elizabeth Michel Wagner. She was born 8 Dec. 1855 Russia and died 13 January 1923. Both are buried in the Langhofer Cemetery on the southeast quarter of section 33 of Liberty Township in Dickinson County, Kansas. At the age of 20, Fred Langhofer, and his brother, Peter Langhofer and family came to America locating near Lyons, Kansas. The following year he was united in marriage to Mary Wagner. This union was blessed with twelve children. The mother and four children preceded the father in death. Those remaining to mourn h is passing re Mrs. Irwin Lodge, Madison, Indiana, Mrs. Jake Riffel, Mrs. Joe Riffel, Mrs. Earl Maddox, John and Jess Longhofer of Woodbine, Kansas, Dan and Rhiney Longhofer of Wichita, Kansas, besides fifty-nine grandchildren and forty-three grandchildren.

LANGHOFER, Frederick E.
b. 30 Oct 1902 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 20 Nov 1988 - Salina, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller collection
Survivors include his wife, Pauline A. of Wilson; a daughter, Berdine Bishop of Holton; two sons, Gene of Talmage and Dean of Topeka, a brother, Joel of Lakewood, Colo.; four grandchildren; a step-grandson; a great grandchild; and two step-great-grandchildren.
Burial will be in the Dorrance Cemetery.

LANGHOFER, Imogene Held
b. 9 Dec 1915, Furley
d. 4 Nov 1995, Sugar Land, Texas
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Ed HELD. He preceded her in death. She married Webster LANGHOFER. He preceded her in death. Survivors include: a daughter, Karen Cabeen; a brother, Buddy Minard, Leon; five sisters, Naomi Jean Darney, San Francisco, Calif., Helen White, Topeka, Doris Sanders, Wichita, Marie Newell, Newton, and Esther Edelbrook, Sun City, Calif.

LANGHOFER, Jacob B.
b. 20 Nov 1880 - Woodbine, Kansas
d. 1 Jul 1957 - Abilene, Kansas
From Link to the Past - Glenn Mueller collection
Born to Peter and Eva Wagner Langhofer. He married Ida Miller on January 31, 1901. She died April 29, 1957. To this union was born eleven children: Pearl, Augusta, Alexznde V., Alvena, Elsie, Lorraine, Roberta Lee, Wesley, Verna (twin), Viola (twin), and Oliver R. Longhofer. Burial in Woodbine Cemetery, Woodbine, Kansas

LANGHOFER, Joel H.
Family from Dreispitz, Russia (Kamyschyn, Saratov)
b. 24 May 1915, Dorrance, Kansas
d. 26 May 2000, Lakewood, Colorado
Joel was the son of Reinhart and Lydia Hilgenberg Langhofer, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Frederick Langhofer and Aaron Langhofer. He had never married.

LANGHOFER, John Peter
b. 24 Feb 1876 - Marion, Kansas
d. 4 May 1934 - Marion, Kansas
From Link to the Past - Glenn Mueller collection
Born to Peter and Eva Wagner Langhofer. He married Mary STEINLE . They had one daughter, Hannah. They divorced. He married Katherine "Katie" FEIL on June 4, 1903. There were six children: Esther, Theodore, Ella, Bertha Roberta, Genevieve, and Alma.

LANGHOFER, Joseph
b. 1 Apr 1893 - Woodbine, Kansas
d. 4 Aug 1958 - Abilene, Kansas
From Link to the Past - Glenn Mueller Collection
Joseph Langhofer, the second son of Frederick and Mary Elizabeth Dreise Langhofer, was born at the home of his parents near Woodbine, Kansas. He married Esther Barrett, daughter of Katheren Aunbright Barrett on February 27, 1916. Esther was born February 26, 1898 at Herington, Kansas. To this union were born five children: Harold LeRoy, Veneta Elesa, Dale Marvin, Joseph Junior, and Norma Jean.

LANGHOFER, Julia
b. 28 Jan 1878 - Herington, Kansas
d. 29 Dec 1955 - Herrington, Kansas
From Link to the Past - Glenn Mueller collection
Born to Peter and Eva Wagner Langhofer. She married Isaac RIFFEL on June 27, 1897. He died May 28, 1952. To this union were born 14 children: Jesse, Leah Ethel, Daniel, Ollie Lena, Emanuel H., Harry, George L., Benjamin, Andrew A., Walter, Sylvester P., Clayton R., Ira (twin), and Irene Julia (twin). Burial in Woodbine Cemetery, Woodbine, Kansas

LANGHOFER, Katherine
b. 10 Jun 1848 - Russia
d. 31 Aug 1929 - Enid, Oklahoma
From The Okeene Record - Glenn Mueller Collection
In 1874, she was married to Mr .Gottlieb Hetze. Two children, a son and a daughter were born to the union. In 1883, she, with her family came to USA. In the year 1902, she with her husband, went back to Russia. After 20 long years they returned to America to live with son, David, remaining in Okeene until the death of Mr. Hetze who died 2 years ago. To her great sorrow, David, her only son also died last Feb. Her only daughter, Mrs. D. Isaac and many friends are left to mourn. Burial was made in the Roselawn Cemetery.

LANGHOFER, Loren L.
b. 15 Mar 1916 - Bunker Hill, Kansas
d. 21 May 2004 - Altus, Oklahoma
From Salina Journal - Sunday, May 23, 2004, Hays Daily News - Sunday, Mary 23, 2004
Born to John and Charlotte (Major) Langhofer. He married Dorothy GOODHEART on July 29, 1945, in Russell. She died Jan. 24, 1994. Survivors include a daughter, Diane Dykens of Altus; two sons, Kent of Midland, Texas, and Keith of Wichita; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Bunker Hill Cemetery. Additional Information - Kent and Keith are twins.

LANGHOFER, LUELLA F.
Family from Dreispitz, Russia
b. 25 Apr 1923, Russell County, Kansas
d. 1 Apr 1999, Salina, Kansas
Her husband, Dave, Jr. SCHULTZ, died in 1990. Survivors include two sons, Jim and Jay Dee; two daughters, Judith L. Schultz and Jolene Harrall; a brother, Loren Langhofer of Bunker Hill.

LANGHOFER, Melvin
b. 28 Oct 1920 - Russell, Kansas
d. 1 Feb 1987 - Russell, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller collection
Survivors include his wife, Vera of the home; a son, Dwight of Russell; three daughters, Katherine Frieling of Smith Center, and Barbara Langhofer and Mary Langhofer, both of Russell; three daughters: Katherine Frieling of Smith Center, and Barbara Langhofer and Mary Ann Langhofer, both of Russell; his Amelia Langhofer of Russell; and four grandchildren. Burial will be in the Russell City Cemetery.

LANGHOFER, Michael
b. 3 Oct 1964 - Russell, Kansas
d. 10 Oct 2000 - Oakley, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller collection
Survivors include his parents, Larry and Margaret Langhofer of Russell; a sister, Jody Bebermeyer of Wichita; and his paternal grandmother, Ella Langhofer of Lucas.
Burial will be in Bunker Hill Cemetery.

LANGHOFER, Michael "Lefty"
b. 30 Oct 1964, Russell, Kansas
d. 10 Oct 2000, Oakley, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - October 11, 2000 and Wichita Eagle - Oct. 12, 2000
Son of Larry and Margaret (Rae) Langhofer. Survivors include his parents; a sister, Jody Bebermeyer.

LANGHOFER, OLLIE
b. 4 Sept 1885
d. 19 Dec 1941
From Link to the Past - Glenn Mueller Collection
Born to Frederick Langhofer and Maria Wagner. She married Jacob R. Riffel on March 39, 1903. He died November 12, 1954. Both are buried in the Fred Langhofer Cemetery, Liberty Township, Dickinson County, Kansas.

LANGHOFER, Pauline A. - See Pauline A. Seibel

LANGHOFER, Peter
b. 25 Nov 1840, Saratov, Russisa
d. 23 Jan 1912 - Woodbine, Kansas
From Link to the Past - Glen Muller collection
He came to this country in 1875. He leaves on daughter and six sons. - Frederick. David Peter, John Peter, Julia, Jacob B., Daniel Leon, and Benjamin J. Add'l information - After Peter got sick he came back and lived with his son, Daniel's family and then with his son Frederick's family until his death. Peter married Eva Wagner, daughter of George and Anna Elizabeth Michel Wagner. She was born in Bauer, Russia, Nov. 8, 1844, and died Nov. 7, 1911 near Woodbine, Kansas. Eva and Peter are buried in the little private cemetery on the farm where they lived on the southwest quarter section 33 of Liberty Township in Dickinson County, Kansas. Peter and Eva Wagner Langhofer and their sons were the earliest Langhofer immigrant ancestors to arrive in America. They arrived in Baltimore Maryland on December 7, 1875

LANGHOFER, R. J.
b. 21 Dec 1895, Wilson
d. 19 Sep 1983, Liberal
From Hutchinson News - Wednesday, September 21, 1983.
He married Vena V. GARRISON June 5,1915, at Meade. Survivors: widow; daughters, Helen McCalren, Cimarron; Irene Culver, Plains; brothers, David, W. W., Eddie, Walter, all of Plains; sister, Mary Ellis Meade.

LANGHOFER, Samuel J.
b. abt 1911
d. Apr 1975
Survivors include: widow; sons: Sammy J., Ronald; daughters: Mrs. Janice Jack, Mrs. Marilyn Bond, Mrs. Cardee Roble, Miss Joyce at home; mother: Mrs. John Langhofer, Bunker Hill; brothers: Elmo, and Loren, both Bunker Hill; sister: Mrs. Luella Schultz, Jr, Russell.

LANGHOFER, Walter
b. 11 Jul 1906 - Hope, Kansas
d. 10 Jun 1972 - Kansas City, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller collection
He was married to Lydia DIEPENBROCK June 12, 1938, at Herington. She survives.
Other survivors include three brothers, Elmer Langhofer, Sacramento, Calif., Edgar Langhofer Orange, Calif., and Alden Langhofer, Wichita; and three sisters, Mrs. Melinda Bernhardt, Ramona, Mrs. Laura Ayres, Herington, and Mrs. Selina Lay, Newton.

LANGHOFER, Walter R.
b. 1 Jul 1912, Offerle
d. 16 Nov 1996, Meade
From Great Bend Tribune - November 18, 1996
Son of Reinhart II and Maria Kathryne Schultz Langhofer. Survivors include one brother, Ed Langhofer of Plains; three sisters-in-law, Medlynn Langhofer, Denver, and Noval and Evelyn Langhofer, both of Plains.

LANGHOLZ, Emma Ida Lydia
b. 1 Feb 1908 - Morgan, Minnesota
d. 1 Apr 2002 - North Bend, Washington
From Great Bend (Kans) Tribune - April 4, 2002
Daughter of Wilhelm and Wilhelmina Bethke Langholz. She married John H. FOOS in 1928. He died Aug. 29, 1986. Survivors include one son, the Rev. Randall Foos of Kennewick; one daughter, Carol Bohling of Issaquah, Wash.; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two children; eight brothers; two sisters; and one grandchild, Jay Bohling. Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Great Bend Cemetery.

LANGHOLZ, Herman Carl
b. 22 Sep 1903 - Morgan, Minnesota
d. 2 Jul 1976 - Russell, Kansas
From funeral card
Son of Wilhelm and Wilhelmine (Bethke) Langholz. On April 10, 1929, he was united in marriage to Eva BOXBERGER at Russell, KS, and this union was blessed with three children, Richard, Ruth and Arlene. Those who proceded him in death were his parents and five brothers and sisters. He is survived by his wife, Eva of the home: his children: Richard of Wichita; Mrs. Ruth Karst of Manhattan; and Mrs. Gary (Arlene) Cunningham of Silver Lake, KS; three brothers: Rev. C.T. Landholz of Columbus, OH; Siegfriend Langholz of Bazine, KS; and Victor Langholz of Kent, WA; two sisters, Mrs. Martha Kolm of Loveland, CO; and Mrs. John (Emma) Foos of Bazine, KS; 14 grandchildren and other relatives and a host of friends.
Clergy: Rev. Herman Frerichs Music: "Hellelujah Chorus" by the Church Choir. Music: "All People That on Earth Do Dwell" and "For All the Saints Who From Their Labors Rest" - congregational hymns. Casket Bearers: Richard Langholz, Jr. and William Langholz; Douglas and Thomas Karst; Alan and Timothy Cunningham; Ward Berry. Interment: St. John Lutheran Cemetery - Russell, KS

LANGLEY, Joy R.
b. 28 Aug 1926, Spearville
d. 24 Jan 1980, Didge City
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Donald ROTH, Sept. 23, 1958, at Playton, N.M. Survivors: widower; son: Webster; daughters: Mrs. Wyona Soza, Sue Roth, Mrs. Martha Adams.

LANNING, Faye E.
b. 14 Sep 1918 - Dawson, Nebraska
d. 12 April 2002 - Arkansas City, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller collection
Her husband, Manuel Herbel, died in 2002. (Feb. 3, 2002). Burial will be in the Roselawn Memorial Park, Salina.

LANTERMAN, Henry Carl
b. 25 Jul 1898 - Ellinwood, Kansas
d. 29 Oct 1976 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
He married Hilda BRACK Sept. 14, 1929 at Otis. Survivors include widow; sons, Kent, Overland Park; Ralph, Pratt; brother John, Great Bend; sisters, Mrs. Lena Willenberg, Reno, NV; Mrs. Rose Root, Wichita; 7 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Burial in Great Bend Cemetery.

LANTZ, Esther K
B. 19 Apr 1919 - Sylvan Grove, Kansas
D. 7 Jan 2002 - Hoisington, Kansas
Lucas-Sylvan News - January 17, 2002
Daughter of Albert and Amy (Siemers) Lantz. She married Joe R. SHANELEC on March 24, 1940. He died May 15, 1982. She married Leo K. LINDENMUTH ON CTOBER 21, 1991, in Deerfield. He died February 22, 1994. Survivors include: a son, Steve Shanelec; a stepson, Gary Lindenmuth; a daughter, Anita Brewer; a stepdaughter, Joyce Disque; three grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Walter and Harold Lantz, and three sisters, Alice Heller, Stella Bender and Alberta Beverly. Burial was in Wilson Cemetery, Wilson.

LAPORT, Catherine L.
b. 26 Jan 1903 - Cottonwood Falls, Kansas
d. 20 Dec 2004 - Oberlin, Kansas
From McCook Daily Gazette, McCook, Nebraska - Tuesday, December 21, 2004
Born to Parry W. and Charlotte (Featherstone) Laport. On Jan. 17, 1924, she married Willard D. MUNSON in Emporia. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Willard; two son, Myron J. "Mike" Munson and Roger D. Munson; granddaughter, Debra Munson; two brothers; and two sisters. Survivors include two daughters-in-law, Martha Munson of Oberlin and Joyce Munson of San Diego, Calif.; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Interment will be in Oberlin Cemetery.

LAPP, Leonard Jacob
b. 2 Jan 1925 - Brush, Colorado
d. 22 Sep 2005 - Brush, Colorado
From Fort Morgan Times, Fort Morgan, Colorado - 09-24-05
Born to Henry and Katherine (Hoffman) Lapp. On January 25, 1948 he married Emma NEB in Fort Morgan. Survivors include his wife Emma; three daughters, Marilyn Riddle of Greeley, Patti Schreiner of Brush, and Katherine Lummus of Texas; two sons, Allan Lapp and Lynn Lapp of Fort Morgan; three sisters, Esther Garrick of Thornton, CO, Ruth Swanson of Phoenix, AZ, and Cynthia Ruppel of Fort Morgan; one brother John Lapp of Sterling; 10 grandchildren, Michael and Kristen Riddle, Shelly Ocanas, Teri, Daniel and Christine Lapp, Patrick and Kyle Ledford, Jason Dillard, and Stephanie Schreiner; two great-grandsons, Michael and Bryson and one great granddaughter Kimberly. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Bernice Mason, Dorothy Maddox and Barbara Hill; two brothers, Robert and Reuben Lapp, and his parents. Interment in the Brush Memorial Cemetery.

LARSEN, Leo L.
b. 11 Jan 1934 - Thomas County, Kansas
d. 20 Aug 1995 - Wichita, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller collection
Survivors include his wife, Faye of the home; four sons, Lewis A. of Vesper, Jerry and James M., both of Lincoln, and Lawrence of Columbia, S.C.; four daughters, Myra J. Marinhagen of Westfall; Mary E. Golf of Douglas; Sarah L. Larsen of Abilene, Texas, and Joanna L. Larsen of Lincoln; four brothers, Oscar and Steve, both of Salina, Mark of New Burn, N.C. and Ivan of Garden City. three sisters, Esther Steinle and Agnes Stamm, both of Salina , and Rosemary Thomas of Gypsum; and nine grandchildren. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery south of Lincoln.

LARSEN, Stella
Family from Dreispitz, Russia
b. 16 Oct 1936 - Lucas, Kansas
d. 1 Oct 2002 - Burbank, California
From Lucas-Sylvan News - Thursday, Oct. 10, 2002
Stella was born to John and Edna (Heinze) Larsen October 16, 1936, in Lucas, Kansas. Survivors include her husband, Julius (Sam) BUCHKO of Burbank, California. Two brothers: John Larsen of El Paso, Texas, Walter Larsen of Fortville, Indiana. Four children, Celeste Slatten, Charles Slatten, Lars Slatten and Charmaine Slatten, all of California. Additional Information: Cremated. Stella was married to Charles Slatten on October 8, 1955. They divorced. She then married Julius (Sam) Buchko on 1 October 1986.

LARSON, Beverly Ann
b. 10 Feb 1954 - Tribune, Kansas
d. 25 Mar 1994 - Russell, Kansas
From funeral card
Daughter of Floyd and Helen (Keister) Larson. On Aug. 19, 1972, she was united in marriage to Stephen L. DEINES at Sharon Springs, KS. This union was blessed with five children: Himberly, Michael, Janella, Cassandra, and Rachel. Beverly was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents. Survivors are her husband Stephen, her children: Kimberly, Michael, Janella, Cassandra and Rachel all of the home. Other survivors are her parents, Floyd and Hellen Larson of Sharon Springs, KS; a brother Dan Larson of Sharon Springs; three sisters: Rhonda Mears of Floyds Knobs, IN; Lori Borg of Hillsboro, KS; and Cari Wasson of Dodge City, KS; her maternal grandparents, Rachel and Dan Keister of Sharon Springs, KS; a number of other relative and a host of friends.
Clergy: Rev. Michael Fibranz and Rev. Stephen Pera Organist: Eileen Vladar Soloist: Shawn Mai. Quartet: Steve Lueth, Jim Funk, Clinton Seifert, Sam Radke Music: "Nearer My God to Thee" and "Old Irish Blessing" by the quartet. Music: "On Eagles Wings" - solo by Shawn Mai. Casket Bearers: Mike Huffman, Dennis Fischer, Tyler Deines, Chet Cale, Alan Deines, and J.D. Rein. Honorary Bearers: Brad Wasson, Jon Schmeidler, Sam Keister, Ken & Jerome Deines, Dan Larson, Stan Borg, and Shawn Mai. Interment: St. John Lutheran Cemetery - Russell, KS

LARSON, Walter L.
b. 23 Dec 1889, McPherson
d. 2 Apr 1979, Hoisington
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Emma E. SCHREINER Dec. 23, 1913 in Claflin. She died Jan. 10, 1977. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Janette Oliphant, and Mrs. H. O. (Eleanor) Witters, both of Claflin; three sisters, Mrs. Anna Jones of Fresno, Calif.; and Mrs. Edna Benton; and Mrs. Ruth Nelson, both of McPherson.

LAUBACH, Herbert E.
b. 3 Oct 1898 - Okeene, Oklahoma
d. 25 Sep 1972 - Okeene, Oklahoma
From -OKEENE RECORD
Interment will follow in Ebenfeld cemetery. Son of Henry J and Mollie Laubach, of Okeene. He was united in marriage to Hannah GREB, August 1, 1923. To this union were born two children, a daughter Mrs. Irvin (Norma) Hill of Enid; and a son, Virgil, of Weatherford. His wife preceded him in death December 27, 1926. July 18, 1934 he was united in marriage to Ruby (LAUBACH) WAHL. To this union five children were born; Mrs. Claude(Neoma)Vanzant; Eugene; Mrs. Bob(Norita) Adam; Mrs. Monte(Nadine) Benham; Harold; and one step-son, Don Wahl.Other survivors are 19 grandchildren, three brothers, George and Irvin of Okeene, and Alvin of Las Vegas, Nevada; three sisters, Mrs Sam (Dorothy) Greb of Muskogee; Mrs. Adolph (Ruth) Kosanke of Cordell, and Clara Federman of Okeene.

LAUBACH, Norma M.
b. 31 Mar 1924 - Okeene, Oklahoma
d. 1 Feb 1989 - Enid, Oklahoma
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Irvin Hill at Okeene, April 24, 1946. Survivors include her husband; a son, Lonnie D.; three daughters, Mary Rozelle, , Susie Lansford and Kathi Hittle of Ponca City, Ok; four brothers, Virgil Laubach of Torisngton, Wyo., Donald Wahl of Okahoma City, Eugene Laubach of Fort Lauderdale, Fla; three sisters Neoma Vanzant of Muskogee, Ok, Norita Adam of Okeene and Nadine Benham of Carrollton, Tx., and eight grandchildren.

LAUBACH, Philipp
b. 21 Aug 1884 - Alt-Messer, Volga
d. 18 Dec 1918 - Okeene, Oklahoma
From Heritage Review - 24 April 1994
Buried 20 December 1918. Married Lydia NUSZ. Survivors: wife, 2 sons, 4 daughters, parents, parent-in-law, 1 brother, 5 sisters. Immigrated Groveland, Illinois later Durham, Kansas 1893 Okeene, Oklahoma

LAUBACH, Ruby Marie
b. 23 Nov 1914 - Isabella Community, Oklahoma
d. 16 Sep 1976 - Okeen, Oklahoma
From OKEENE RECORD SEPT.23,1976
Interment was in Ebenfeld Cemetery She was born to Phillip and Lydia (Nusz) Laubach. She was united in marriage with Albert B. Wahl, March 26, 1930. He preceded her in death on Sept 26, 1930. Surviving are her children, Donald Alber Wahl, ; Harold Laubach, ; Eugene Laubach, Virgil Laubach, Neoma, Mrs Clude Vanzant, Norita, Mrs Bob Adam, Nadine, Mrs Monte Benham, Norma, Mrs. Irwin Hill; her brothers and sisters all of Okeene, Floyd Laubach, Hanna Wahl, Rachel Jantzen and Lillie Lipps.

LAUBHAN, Alex
b. 31 Dec 1887 - Shcherbakovka, Russia
d. 10 Nov 1970 - Shattuck, Oklahoma
From obits on file at AHSGR in Lincoln, NE:
Burial will be in the Higgins Cem. Born in Russia, he married Hannah LAUBHAN on Jan. 4, 1909, in Sagroboska (sic), Russia, a village on the Volga River. Four years later the couple started their journey to America. They arrived in Shattuck, OK in 1913. Surviving are his wife; a son, Alex, Jr. of Wagon Mound, NM; three daughters, Mrs. Rosa Johnson, Mrs. Ester Barton and Miss Norma Lee Laughan (sic), all of Higgins; two sisters, Mrs. C.H. Kreiger of Okeene, OK; and Mrs. Fred Stabel of Darrouzett; 5 grandchildren and 4 gt. grandchildren.

LAUBHAN, Alex
Saratov, Russia
b. 17 Sep 1911 - Saratov, Russia
d. 16 June 1994 - Las Vegas, New Mexico
NWO-Shattuck, OK 30 June 1994
Laubhan was born in Saratov, Russia, to German parents. He came to the U.S. when he was 1 1/2 yrs old. Laubhan is survived by his wife of 53 years, Lucille; two daughters, Carrie Ingram of Las Cruces, NM; and Judith Fehlmann of Denver, CO; 5 grandchildren: Keith Tucker of Watrous; Shari Mehler of Albuquerque; Dawn Fehlmann of Greeley, CO; Kristin Fehlmann of Denver; and Kevin Fehlmann of Ft. Collins, CO; and two sisters, Norma Lee Laubhan and Rosa Johnson, both of Higgins, TX.

LAUBHAN, Alex
b. unknown
d. Mar 1993 - Wheat Ridge, Colorado
Denver (CO) Post and the Rocky Mountain News - both 25 Mar. 1993
Preceded in death by wife Lanelle and son Hilmerd; father of Fred (Aileen) Laubhan; one grandson, Gary Lee (Vicki) of Arvada; two gt. grandchildren; brother of Mary Cullen; many nieces and nephews. Interment, Crown Hill Cemetery.

LAUBHAN, Alexander
b. 29 Sep 1929 - Saginaw, Michigan
d. 4 Sep 1997 - Saginaw, Michigan
The Saginaw News, 5 Sep. 1997
Mr. Laubhan was born Sept. 29, 1929 in Saginaw to the late Frederick and Amalia (Reisig) Laubhan. He was married to Olinda E. ASMUS on May 22, 1954. Surviving besides his wife, Olinda are two children and their spouses, Randall (Theresa) Laubhan, Saginaw; Sally (Kirt) Horb, Saginaw; 3 grandchildren: Erica Lynn Laubhan, Sean Alexander and Jason Bonham Horb; two sisters and four brothers, Mary Letner, Arizona; Molly Fetting; David, Reinhold, Edward, and Robert Laubhan all of Saginaw; two brothers, Carl and Frederick Laubhan, Jr. have predeceased him. Burial in Oakwood Cem.

LAUBHAN, Alvin Earl
b. 17 SEP 1921, Follett,,Texas
d. 28 SEP 1986, Canton,Oklahoma.

LAUBHAN, Amelia
b. 4 Nov 1882 - Russia
d. abt 1955 - Shattuck, Oklahoma
NWO-Shattuck, OK
In the early years of her life she came to America and resided at Lehigh, KS, where she was united in Holy bonds of Matrimony with David H. Siebenlist on July 23, 1899. Mrs. Siebenlist leaves to mourn her passing 4 children: Mollie Ehrlich of Brighton, CO; Jonas of Alva; Carl of Shattuck; and Martha Pratt of Shattuck; her mother Mrs. Mollie Laubhan of Follett, TX; 7 brothers, 3 sisters, 8 grandchildren; 2 gt. grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Three children: Dave, Lydia Blehm and Emma Chambers preceded her in death. Burial in the SDA Cemetery.

LAUBHAN, Anna
Shcherbakovka, Russia
b. 4 Sep 1898 - Shcherbakovka, Russia
d. 18 Nov 1980 - Perryton, Texas
NWO-Shattuck, OK
Burial was in the Darrouzett cemetery. She is survived by her children, Arthur and Elmer Stabel, Booker, TX; Alvina Glasgow, Amarillo, TX; Leona Puls, Perryton, TX; and Lenora Braswell of Porterville, CA; 15 grandchildren; 13 gt. grandchildren; and one sister, Mollie Krieger, Okeene.

LAUBHAN, Anna Elizabeth
b. 6 May 1869 Russia
d. 9 Jun 1954 Enid, , Oklahoma
Her parents were Mr. and Mrs. Alexander "Reichter" Laubhan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alexander MEIER, in January 1949. Survivors include sons - Fred Meier, Castle Rock, Colorado, Dave Meier, Enid; Daughters - Mrs. Pat (Mollie) Ragan, Enid; Mrs. Wm. (Hannah) Gossett, South Bend, Indiana; Mrs. A. A. (Alvina) Miller, Enid, Mrs. George (Lydia) Faust, Fargo; Miss Esther Meier of the home; and Mrs. Fred (Millie) Feil, Ashland, Kansas.

LAUBHAN, Dave
b. 3 OCT 1909, Lincolnville,Marion,Kansas
d. 8 SEP 1996, Hillsboro,Marion,Kansas,
Son of Conrad & Marie Schneider Laubhan. Married Lydia Winter on 22 Apr 1934. Lydia died 2 July 1995. Survivors include: sons: LaVern, Glenn and Richard; daughter Evelyn Cherry.

LAUBHAN, Emma
b. 14 Feb 1899 - Russia
d. 29 Jun 1995 - Shattuck, Oklahoma
NWO (Shattuck,OK) 29 June 1995
Emma Laubhan, daughter of Fred (sic) and Lydia Laubhan, was born Feb. 14, 1899 in Volga River Valley Russia. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Mollie Ehrlich and Rosa Rablun; two brothers, Fred and Roy Laubhan. Emma is survived by Lenora McClure of South Fork, CO; Sue Hill and Ken Glasgow, both of Austin, TX; Sandy Fisher of Rogers, AR; and Doug Glasgow of College Station, TX.

LAUBHAN, Esther
b. 3 Dec 1920 - Higgins,Texas
d. Feb 1972 - Amarillo, Texas
Amarillo (TX) Daily News - Feb. 1972
Submitted by Janet Flickinger
Burial will be in the Higgins Cemetery. Mrs. Barton, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alex Laubhan, was born and reared in Higgins. She married Clifford E. BARTON in June of 1949.
Survivors include her husband; one daughter, Johanna Mae of the home; one brother, Alex Laubhan Jr. of Wagon Mound, NM; and two sisters, Mrs. Rosa Johnson and Miss Norma Lee Laubhan, both of Higgins.

LAUBHAN, Eva E - See Eva E. Ehrlich

LAUBHAN, Eva Margaret
b. 17 June 1890 - Oberdorf, Russia
d. 24 Oct 1967 - Saginaw, Michigan
NWO-Shattuck, OK
Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. She married David SCHAFER, SR., in Oberdorf, Russia, in 1907, he preceded her in death Dec. 9, 1964. Surviving are: 3 daughters, Mrs. Eva Schimpf of Saginaw; Mrs. Mary Schneider of Schields; and Mrs. Martha Metiva of Milwaukee; 6 sons, Alex of Sebewaing; David Jr. and Jacob of Hemlock; Godfred, Henry, and Benjamin all of Saginaw.

LAUBHAN , Eva M.
b. 17 Jun 1890 - Oberdorf, Russia
d. 24 Oct 1967 - Saginaw, Michigan
From Saginaw News - October 24, 1967
Spouse's Name: David SCHAFER Married: 00 / 00 / 1907, Russia. Spouse's Death: 09/09/1964. Year moved to US 1911. Cemetery: OAKWOOD

LAUBHAN, Ferdinand "Fred"
b. 8 FEB 1892, Shcherbakovka,Sratov,Volga,Russia
d.29 APR 1975,Shattuck,Ellis,Oklahoma
Son of Mr. and Mrs. George Laubhan. On 28 Apr 1922, he married Annie Ehrlich in Woodward, OK. He is survived by 2 sons: Fred Jr. and Harry.

LAUBHAN, Frederick
b. 16 Dec 1888 - Awilowa, Russia
d. 6 Aug 1962 - Saginaw, Michigan
From obits on file at AHSGR in Lincoln, NE: The Saginaw News
He came to America in 1912. On Dec. 20, 1917, he married Mollie REISIG in Bay City. She survives him. Surviving are his wife and two daughters and five sons: Mrs. Melvin (Mary) Lentner, Mrs. Clemens (Molly) Fetting, David, Reinhold, Edward, Alex, and Robert Laubhan, all of Saginaw; 1 brother, Leonard Laubhan of Bay City. Burial in Oakwood Cem.

LAUBHAN, Frederick
b. 12 Aug 1917 - Bay City, Michigan
d. 2 Sep 1974 - Bay City, Michigan
From obits on file at AHSGR in Lincoln, NE:
Passed away Monday, Sept. 2, 1974 at the home of his father, Leonard Laubhan. Surviving besides his father are two sisters and two brothers: Mrs. Lydia Joitke,. Mrs. Carl (Hanna) Bauer, Henry Laubhan and Herman Laubhan, all of Bay City; seven nieces and nephews.

LAUBHAN, Georg Emanuel
Family from Shcherbakovka
b. 7 Apr 1913, Russell, Kansas
d. 3 May 1983, Russell, Kansas
Surviving are his wife, Irene; a son, John; a daughter, Janet Flickinger; three brothers, Hubert and Paul, both of Russell, and Steven, Topeka; a sister, Ruth Sands, Hobbs, NM.

LAUBHAN, Gottfried
b. 9 FEB 1890 Shcherbakovka,Saratov,Volga,Russia
d. 14 July 1972, Russell, Kansas
Immigrated in early 1909 to Shattuck, OK. His father was Carl Laubhan b. abt 1860. His brothers were Alex m. Margaret Steinert, Carl b 25 Feb 1888, George Fredinand b. 1900, Wilhelm, and a sister. Married to Eva Elizabeth Ehrlich in Russell, KS.

LAUBHAN, Hanna
b. 1 FEB 1889, Shcherbakovka,Saratov,Volga,Russia
d. 17 JUL 1971, Shattuck,Ellis,Oklahoma
Hanna Laubhan, daughter of Gottfred and Mollie Laubhan. On 14 Jan 1909 she was married to Alex Laubhan. Four years later with their small son, Alex Jr. they came to this country, arriving in Shattuck in April 1913. Mr. Laubhan preceded her in death, 10 Nov 1970. Three children also preceded her in death. She is survived by one son, Alex Jr. of Wagon Mound, N. M. 3 daus. Mrs. Rosa Johnson, Mrs. Esther Barton, Miss Norma Lee Laubhan; three sisters and two brothers in Russia.

LAUBHAN, Harry
b. 26 Jan 1914, Waverly, Iowa
d. 25 Mar 1995, Hillsboro, Kansas
Parents were Conrad and Marie Schneider Laubhan. In 1960, he married Lorene KELLER YOUK at Trinity Lutheran Church, Durham. The couple had a daughter, Laurie, in 1961. Preceding him in death were his parents, wife Lorene; sister Ophelia Meisinger, brothers Henry, Godfrey, Sam, Jake, and infant brother Harry; step-daughter Linda Youk Shaw. He is survived by his daughter Laurie and Tom Koslowsky; brother Dave and wife Lydia, Hillsboro; step-son Gaylen and Betty Youk; step-daughters, Shirley Carstens and Margie and J. B. Geisler; Carolyn and Leon Schmidt, Sharon and Gerald Kelsey, and Vickie and Bruce Martens

LAUBHAN, Harry
b. 26 Jan 1914, Waverly, Iowa
d. 25 Mar 1995 - Hillsboro, Kansas
Hillsboro (KS) Star Journal 29 Mar. 1995
Burial was in Durham Park Cem. He was born Jan. 26, 1914 in Waverly, Iowa, to Conrad and Marie Laubhan. In 1960, he married Lorene KELLER YOUK at Trinity Lutheran Church, Durham. The couple had a daughter, Laurie in 1961. Preceding him in death were his parents; wife, Lorene; sister, Ophelia Meisinger; brothers, Henry, Godfrey, Same, Jake and infant brother, Harry; step-daughter Linda Youk Shaw; and step-grandson, Todd Shaw. He is survived by his daughter, Laurie Koslowsky, Hillsboro; brother, Dave, Hillsboro; step-son, Gaylen Youk, Durham; step-daughters, Shirley Carstens and Margie Geisler, Metairie, LA; Carolyn Schmidt, Tulsa, OK; Sharon Kelsey and Vickie Martens, Marion; 14 step-grandchildren; 8 step-gt. grandchildren; and other relatives. Organ selections were provided by Carla Koslowsky. Serving as casketbearers were step-grandsons Kerry Kelsey, Mike Kelsey, James Youk, Travis Shaw, Jason Martens, Darrin Youk, Troy Shaw, and Paul Youk. Honorary bearers included nephews Eldon Laubhan, Dennis Laubhan, Ken Meisinger, Marvin Meisinger, Ed Meisinger, Glenn Laubhan, LaVerne Laubhan, and Richard Laubhan.

LAUBHAN, Henry
b. 2 Oct 1903, Golga, Russia
d. 12 Sep 1974, Durham, Kansas
Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Laubhan. On May 25, 1939, he married Emelia ZITTERKOPF who survives him. Other survivors include one brother and three sisters: Chris Laubhan of Victor, Mont.; Mrs. Mollie Weyand, McPherson; Mrs. Mary Mohn, Durham; and Mrs. Leona Evert, Haysville. A brother Alexander, preceded him in death.

LAUBHAN, Henry
b. 2 OCT 1903, Galka,Saratov,Volga,Russia
d. 12 SEP 1974, Durham,Marion,Kansas
Death date in obituary of wife is 6 May 1973.

LAUBHAN, Henry
b. 31 Oct 1904 Galka, Saratov, Volga, Russia
d. 4 Sep 1982, Hillsboro, Marion, Kansas
Parents were Conrad and Mary Katherine (Schneider) Laubhan. On March 16, 1930, he married Emma HAAS. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1967, and three brothers, Gottfred, Samuel and Harry. Survivors include three sons, Eldo, Loren Dennis; and one daughter, Phyliss Neuenschwander; three brothers, Jake of Hillsboro, David of Durham and Harry of Marion; one sister, Mrs. Clifton (Ophelia) Meisinger of Marion.

LAUBHAN, Jake
Spouse's Family from Dreispitz, Russia
b. 15 Mar 1908 Linconville, Marion, KS
d. 4 June 1985
On March 2, 1935, he married Clara HAAS, who died on Dec. 7, 1967. Preceding him in death were his parents, his wife and four brothers. Survivors include two daughters, Carol Stewart and Janice Laubhan; two brothers, Dave of Durham and Harry of Hillsboro; one sister, Ophelia of Marion.

LAUBHAN, John George
b. 14 Sep 1874, Galka, Russia
d. 12 Dec 1940, Kansas
In February 1901, he was married to Catherine Elizabeth BRUNNER. This union was blessed with 6 children: Christian, Henry, Alexander, Amolia, Mary and Leona. The three boys were born in Russia and the girls were born in America. On April 20, 1909 he immigrated with his wife and three sons to America.

LAUBHAN, John Jr. Leonard "Leonard"
b. 19 MAR 1887, Awilowo,Saratov,Volga,Russia
d. 3 FEB 1976, Bay City,,Michigan.
Survived by 2 daus. and 2 sons, all of Bay City, Michigan.

LAUBHAN, Jona H
b. 24 Aug 1900 - Lehigh, Kansas
d. 17 Apr 1987 - Canadian, Texas
NWO - Shattuck, OK 23 Apr 1987
Jona H. Laubhan, son of the late Georg and Mollie Laubhan, was born Aug. 24, 1900 in Lehigh, KS. Jona was united in marriage to Martha EHRLICH in 1922 at Follett and they established their home there. She preceded him in death Sept. 19, 1980. He leaves to mourn two sons, Rodney Laubhan of Canadian, TX; and Richard Laubhan of Follett, TX; two daughters, Deliliah Hoyle of San Miguel, Mexico; and Verda Harper of Tulsa; one sister, Mina Laughlin of Salt Lake City, UT; 15 grandchildren; 17 gt. grandchildren. Interment was in the Fairmont Cem. in Follett.

LAUBHAN, Katie
b. 10 Apr 1890 - Russia
d. 3 Jan 1955 - Shattuck, Oklahoma
From obits on file at AHSGR in Lincoln, NE:
She was the daughter of Jacob and Anna (Wassemiller) Laubhan and came to this country in 1909. In 1910, she married Emmanuel SCHWAB. Seven children were born to this union. Mr. Schwab died in 1931. Two children, Clara Busch and Alex Schwab, preceded her in death. In 1940, she married Adam KELLN and moved to Shattuck, OK. He died in 1947. After several years, she married David MEIER. Survivors include her husband; 5 children, Emanuel and Leo Schwab of Higgins; Bill Schwab of Shattuck; Lillie Martin and Ester Conrad of San Diego, CA; one brother, Alex laubhan of Higgins; two sisters, Molly Kreiger of Hitchcock, OK and Anna Stabel of Darrouzett, TX; 17 grandchildren and 1 gt. grandchild. Pallbearers were Knox Johnson, Wayne Brown, Fred Steinle, Jonah Laubhan, Clifford Barton, and Harry Kraft.

LAUBHAN, Kay
b. 8 Jan 1942, Beaver, Texas
d. 27 Nov 1997, Perryton, Texas
Kay Alexander Laubhan was born Jan. 8, 1942, at Beaver to Samuel Adams and Bertha Mae (Kelln) Laubhan. His father died in 1991. Kay is survived by a brother and his wife, James and Denise Laubhan; two sisters and their husbands, Marilyn and Clarence Yanke, and Josephine and Mike Rader.

LAUBHAN, Leta
b. 28 FEB 1910, Shattuck,Ellis,Oklahoma
d. 31 MAY 1991 Canadian,,Texas

LAUBHAN, Loren Richard
Spouse's Family from Dreispitz, Russia
b. 5 Nov 1935 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 16 Sep 1992 - Hillsboro, Kansas
Hillsboro (KS) Star Journal 16 Sept. 1992
Burial was held in the Lutheran Cemetery. Loren was born Nov. 5, 1935 to Henry H. and Emma (Haas) Laubhan, Hillsboro. He married Mona WILSON on Feb. 1, 1969, and they had one daughter, Loriann. At the time of his marriage, he adopted three daughters and became stepfather to a son and a daughter. He was preceded in death by his parents and one niece. He is survived by his daughter, Loriann: Kelly and husband Richard Jost and Michael; Lisa and husband Jimmy Hawkins; Ashleigh and Spencer; Christy Laubhan; Pat and Bruce Bartel and Christopher; Mike and Judy Johnson; and Cassidy; his brother Eldon and wife; his sister, Phyllis Neuenschwander; his brother, Dennis; his aunts, Laura Ollek, McPherson, Mildred Neufeld, Hillsboro, Leah Laubhan, Hillsboro; his uncles, Dave Laubhan, Durham, Harry Laubhan, Hillsboro, Clifton Meisinger, Marion; many cousins and special friend, Chuck McLinden. Memorial funds have been established for his grandson, Cody Johnson.

LAUBHAN, Lydia
b. 4 Apr 1868, Shcherbakovka
d. 2 Jun 1941, Shattuck, Oklahoma
She married David LAUBHAN on December 5, 1890. To this union were born three sons and three daughters. Two sons and her husband preceded her in death. She came to America in 1909 and made her home in Shattuck. She leaves to mourn her departure: her daughter, Mrs. Henry Ehrlich of Shattuck; her son, Ray Laubhan of Shattuck, and Rosa Laubhan of Orange, CA; also a daughter, Emma Laubhan.

LAUBHAN, Manuel
b. 12 Jan 1888 - Russia
d. 19 Mar 1976, Denver Colorado
From The Denver Post, Denver,Colo. 3/25/1976
Burial was in Fort Logan National Cemetery. He came to the United States at an early age and was reared at Shattuck, Okla. Laubhan worked as a farm laborer and never married.
Surviving is a nephew, Bennie B. Laubhan of Denver.

LAUBHAN, Marc Kevin
b. 29 Mar 1959 - Goessel, Kansas
d. 19 May 2005 -Augusta, Kansas
From Wichita Eagle - Saturday, May 21, 2005
Son of Eldon and Garnette (Lais) Laubhan. On Oct. 8, 1988, he married Karen BENNETT at Christ Lutheran Church in Augusta. He is survived by his wife, Karen; children, Hope and Caleb; parents, Eldon and Garnette Laubhan; brother, Murray Laubhan and wife, Rachel of Jamestown, ND; grandmother, Helen Lais of Hillsboro; father and mother-in-law, Leland and Marylou Marley of Augusta.

LAUBHAN, Mary
b. 26 Aug 1913 - Knechdar, Russia
d. 18 Apr 1989 - Washington, D. C.
From NWO - Shattuck, OK 27 April 1989
Daughter of the late Alexander Jacob Laubhan and Barbara Anna Maurer Laubhan, was born August 26, 1913 in Knechdar, Russia, with her twin sister Helen. At the age of 2, Mary, with her mother and 10 brothers and sisters left Russia to join their father, already resident in what was then Ivanhoe, OK. (One brother, Alexander, remained in Russia). She married John GIVSON and bore one daughter, Rita. She was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers (Alexander, Gottfried, Jacob, John, Wilhelm, and Otto Laubhan) and three sisters (Hulda, Sara and Fredricka) Laubhan. She leaves to remember her one brother, Samuel Laubhan of Follett, and one sister, Helen, of Tracy, CA as well as her daughter, Rita Wall and son-in-law John Wall, and grandchildren, Alexander Robert Wall, Katherine Mary Wall, and Emily Deborah Wall of Washington, DC. She is additionally survived by her cousin, Verda Laubhan, three nephews, Franklin Laubhan, Amarillo, TX; James Laubhan, Follett, TX; and Kaye Laubhan, Follett, TX; and four nieces, Barbara Pendergraft, Gunnison, CO; Marilyn Yonke, Sunray, TX; Josephine Rader, Amarillo, TX; and Linda Buller, Armana, CA. Interment followed at Fairmonth Cem.

LAUBHAN, Mary
b. 29 Aug 1912, Lost Springs
d. 20 Feb 2000, Burlingame
From Newspaper Clipping - Tuesday, February 22, 2000
Daughter of George and Katie Brunner Laubhan. On Nov. 16, 1935, she married Harvey MOHN at Marion. He died in 1984. Survivors include: a son, Calvin; a sister, Leona Ewert, Haysville.

LAUBHAN, Mary
b. 29 Aug 1912 - Lost Springs, Kansas
d. 20 Feb 2000 - Burlingame, Kansas
Hillsboro (KS) Star Journal 23 Feb. 2000
Burial was at Durham Park Cemetery. She was born Aug. 29, 1912, at Lost Springs, the daughter of George and Katie Laubhan. Nov. 16, 1935, she married Harvey MOHN in Marion. Her husband died in 1984. She was preceded in death by her husband, three brothers and one sister. Survivors include her son, Calvin and wife Connie of Burlingame; grandchildren: Shari Jones of Junction City; Michael Mohn and wife Julie of Abilene; Shawn Strunk of Abilene; Erin and husband Anthony Dilks of North Carolina; and Christopher Mohn of Burlingame; gt. grandchildren: Jena, Kyle and Andrea Jones; Dustin and Austin Strunk; and sister Leona Ewert of Haysville. Musicians were Donna Diener, organist; and Autumn Chisholm, volcalist. Casketbears were Michael & Gordon Mohn, Dick and Ronnie Ewert, Gary Sutton, and Lavern Weyand.

LAUBHAN, Milton Orvan
b. 4 May 1918 - Follett, Texas
d. 19 Apr 1998 - Cave Creek, Arizona
Golden Spread-Follett, TX 14 May 1998
Interment was in the Fairmont Cem. in Follett, TX. Milton Orvan Laubhan was born May 4, 1918 to Marion and Herman Laubhan.. He was sustained in his later years by his caring and compassionate friend, Dottie Cartwright. Survivors include a son, Randolf (Randy) Laubhan of Fair Oaks, CA; a daughter, Melody McClandish of CO; grandchildren, Eric, of CA; and Lisa of New York; a brother, Thurman of Galt, CA; an aunt, Mina Laughlin of Salt Lake City, UT; and an uncle, Jack Law of Yorkton, Sask. Canada, and many cousins.

LAUBHAN, Mollie
b. 5 Nov 1886 - Russia
d. Jun 1963 - Canadian, Texas
From obit
Burial will be in Canadian Cemetery.
Mrs. Kelln was born in Russia on Nov. 5, 1886. Several years later, the family came to the United States and settled in Kansas. She was married to John A. KELLN on June 3, 1933. Survivors include three sons, Johnny of Waynoka, OK; Dave of Canadian, and Ben of Lubbock; six daughters, Mrs. Elsie Turner of Perryton; Mrs. Martha Mitschke of Winfield, KS; Mrs. Mamie Laubhan of Amarillo; Mrs. Brtha Laubhan of Follett; Mrs. Josephine Gentill of Big Spring; Mrs. Marge Hazlett of Borger; two brothers, John Laubhan of Rocky Ford, CO; and Manuel Laubhan of Prescott, AZ; 30 grandchildren and 22 gt. grandchildren.

LAUBHAN, Mollie
b. 18 May 1910, Lincolnville, Kansas
d. 17 May 1991, Kansas
Daughter of John George and Catherine (Brunner) Laubhan. Mollie was married May 8, 1932 to Herman WEYAND at Durham. They farmed in the Lehigh Community until his death June 21, 1970. In addition to her husband, Mollie was preceded in death by two brothers, Henry and Alexander. Survivors include: her son and daughter-in-law, LaVern and Virginia Weyand; daughter, Beverly Hein; brother, Christ Laubhan of Stevensville, Montana; sisters, Mary Mohn of Durham, and Leona Ewert of Haysville; sister-in-law, Emelia Laubhan of Durham. Ewert, and Calvin Mohn.

LAUBHAN, Mollie
b. 19 NOV 1894, Shcherbakovka,Saratov,Volga,Russia
d. 24 MAY 1984, Shattuck,Ellis,Oklahoma
On 4 Jan 1915, Mollie married Henry K. Ehrlich in Shattuck. To this union were born 4 children: The first born died in infancy, LeRoy Ehrlich who passed away in 1978, Lanora McClure, currently residing in So. Fork, CO; and Rosalie Glasgow who preceded her mother in death in 1976. Henry K. Ehrlich died in 1977. Other survivors include two sisters, Emma Laubhan of Shattuck and Rose Laubhan of Los Angeles, CA.

LAUBHAN, Marie Katherine "Kate"
b. Shcherbakovka,Saratov,Volga,Russia
d. JAN 1955
Married Emanuel Schwab. Later married Kelln, and then Meier.

LAUBHAN, Otillia M Tillie
b. 18 JUN 1904, Woodward,Oklahoma
d. 12 FEB 1987, Mesa,,Arizona
Married to Asaph Edward Ehrlich in 1923 in Lipscomb County, Texas. Her husband and youngest dau. Joyce and oldest son Gene preceded her in death. Left to mourn are five children: Joanna; Bernice, Maurice, L. J. Ehrlich, and Robert Tracy; sister, Minnie Laughlin, a brother, Jona Laubhan.

LAUBHAN, Paul V.
b. 10 Aug 1924 - Russell, Kansas
d. 30 Jun 2001 - Russell, Kansas
From Hays Daily News, July 3, 2001
Son of John and Maria (Nuss) Laubhan. He married Eleanor E. EULERT on May 27, 1959, in Russell. Survivors include his wife; a brother, Hubert, Russell; and a sister, Ruth Sands, Hobbs, N.M. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Georg, Victor and Steven, and an infant sister, Maria. Burial in the church cemetery.

LAUBHAN, Robert
b. 15 Jan 1912 - Windsor, Colorado
d. 16 Apr 1998 - Greeley,Colorado
Greeley (CO) Daily Tribune-17 Apr 1998
He was born Jan. 15, 1912 to Conrad and Katherine (Stromberger) Laubhan. On Dec. 27, 1933, he married Johanna BAUMGAETEL in Windsor. Survivors are his wife, Johanna Laubhan of Greeley; three daughters, Carolyn Davis of Lakewood; Judy Atkinson of Greeley; and Roberta Laubhan of San Diego; two sisters, Minnie Groeneman of St. Louis, MO; and Wilma Miller of Greeley; a brother, Paul of Eaton (? other bros); and 4 grandchildren and 10 gt. grandchildren. Graveside services at Lakeview Cemetery n Windsor.

LAUBHAN, Rosa
b. 17 May 1913, Ellis County, Okla
d. abt 22 Nov 1997, Higgins, Texas
Parents were Alex and Hanna Laubhan. She married Knox JOHNSON on Aug. 4, 1946. Mr. Johnson preceded her in death on Nov. 26, 1974. A son, Ronnie Ray Johnson, preceded Mrs. Johnson in death in 1971. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Donnie and Monita Johnson; a sister, Norma Lee Laubhan; 2 grandchildren, Donita Johnson and Will Johnson; nieces, Johanna Ashley, Judith Fehlman, and Carolyn Ingram.

LAUBHAN, Sam
b. 25 Mar 1911, Lincolnville, Kansas
d. 19 Apr 1972, Durham, Kansas
In August 29, 1932 he married Leah WINTER . Other survivors include their two daughters, Mrs. Roger Shumaker and Mrs. Allen Schlehuber. He is also survived by a sister, Ophelia Meisinger of Marion; and four brothers, Henry and Jake of Hillsboro, Dave of Durham, and Harry of Marion. .

LAUBHAN, Samuel Adam
b. 15 Jan 1909 - Russia
d. 7 May 1991 - Follett,Texas
NWO - Shattuck, OK 9 May 1991
Graveside services in the Fairmont Cemetery, Follett, TX. Samuel Laubhan was born Jan. 15, 1909 in Russia, to Alexander and Barbar Maurer Laubhan. The family came to the U.S. in 1915. Sam was preceded in death by his parents, 5 brothers and 4 sisters. He is survived by his wife, Bertha, of the home; two sons, Kay of the home, and James and his wife, Denise of Follett; two daughters and their husbands, Marilyn and Clarence Yanke, Sunray, TX; and Josephine and Michael Rader, Amarillo, TX; one sister, Helen Tucker, Ukuah, CA; 7 grandchildren and 7 gt. grandchildren.

LAUBHAN, Theodore
b. 3 OCT 1913, Russell,Russell,Kansas
d. 4 SEP 1997, Russell,Russell,Kansas.
Survivors are wife, son Frank; sisters: Rosie, Esther and Frances.

LAUBHAN, Theodore R.
b. 24 APR 1894, Lehigh, Marion,Kansas
d. 18 JUN 1985, Follett,Texas

LAUBHAN, Wilma J.
b. 27 Jun 1918 - Windsor, Colorado
d. 5 Jan 2001 - Greeley, Colorado
Greeley (CO) Daily Tribune-7 Jan. 2001
She was born June 27, 1918 to Conrad and Katherine (Stromberger) Laubhan in Windsor. On Dec. 20, 1939, she married Carl E. MILLER in Scottsbluff, NE. He died Dec. 23, 1998. Survivors are two daughters, Deanna Miller of Greeley; and Paula Stringham of Glendale, AZ; a son, Kenneth Miller of Carmichael, CA; a sister, Minnie Groeneman of St. Louis, MO; a brother, Paul of Eaton; 6 grandchildren and 4 gt. grandchildren. Her husband, parents, a brother and a sister are deceased. Interment will be in Lakeview Cemetery in Windsor.

LAUCK, David R.
b. 8 Jan 1914
d. 28 Apr 1963, Ft. Morgan, CO
He was married to Catherine KNAUB Aug. 22, 1937. Besides his wife, Lauck is survived by four children, Mrs. Lucille Amen, Miss Carol Lauck, Mrs. Dorothy Wulf and Richard; 12 sisters and brothers: Mrs. Lydia Foos and Miss Catherine Lauck of Brush, Mrs. Mary Schreiner of Sterling, Mrs. Susan Carpenter of Gunnison, Mrs. Leah Neb of Fort Morgan, Mrs. Martha Hanson of Colorado Springs, John of Denver, Henry, Sam and George of Fort Morgan, Peter of Wiggins, Emanuel of Brighton, and his parents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lauck of Brush

LAUFFER, Anna Katherine
B. 13 Sept 1883 - Russia
D. 2 May 1979 - Westminster, Colorado
From Newspaper Clipping - Denver Post
Burial was in Berthoud Greenlawn Cemetery. Daughter of John and Kristena Bauer Lauffer, and was married to Henry P. BECKEL on Sept. 13, 1903, in Russia. He preceded her in death Sept. 11, 1958. The Beckels came to the United States in 1913. Two sons, Alex and Alexander, and one daughter, Katherine, preceded Mrs. Beckel in death. She is survived by three sons: Reynold Beckel, Edward H. Beckel, both of Denver, Reuben Beckel, Keenesburg; a daughter, Mrs. Sam (Amelia) Yeager, Keensburg.

LAUGHLIN, C. A. (Bert)
b.
d.
From Glenn Mueller collection
Father of Denis B. Laughlin; father-in-law of Shirley Laughlin, also survived by four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Entombment Fairmount Mausoleum

LAUMEYER, Lawrence Edward
b. 23 Jan 1923 - Pembina, North Dakota
d. 17 Feb 2006 - Lander, Wyoming
From Casper Star Tribune, Casper, WY - Monday, February 27, 2006
Son of Cecilia and Ben Laumeyer. In 1987, he married Margaret NICKELSON and lived happily in Rawlins until her death in 1993. Survivors include his stepdaughter, Christine Conley of Lander; two step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; special friend, Zoe France of Rawlins; and four sisters, Dorothy Hartman of Montana, Deileen Engleking of Northome, Theresa Stenberg of International Falls, Minn., and Bonnie Loberg of Oregon. He was preceded in death by a sister and four brothers.

LAUSCH, Roy E.
b. 25 Apr 1932, Protection
d. 5 Mar 1986, Scott City
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Anita F. HOUCK Feb. 16, 1952, at Russell. Survivors: wife; son, Kyle; daughters: Mrs. Lavona Kuhn, Mrs. Sherrie Berry, Karen Lausch, Mrs.Robin Henderson, Mrs. Lynne Palen; mother, Dollie Edith Lausch, Yucaipa, Calif.; brother, Robert W., Chanute.

LEACH, Mary L.
b. 10 Aug 1965 - Arkansas City, Kansas
d. 13 Apr 2003 - Kansas City, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Wednesday, April 16, 2003
Born to William and Faye Leach. She married Eric D. SCHULTZ in 1985 in Hays. Survivors include her husband, of the home; two sons, Andrew and Matthew, of the home; her father, Hays; her mother, Faye Buffington, Minneapolis; two brothers, J.C. Leach, Omaha, Neb., and John Howell, Santa Fe, N.M.; and a sister, Hope Castenada, Santa Fe.

LEACH, Ruth M.
b. 9 Sep 1911 - Hunter, Kansas
d. 21 Mar 2007 - Salina, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Thursday, March 22, 2007
She was preceded in death by her husband, Orvin H. (SCHNEIDER)., in 2000; two daughters, Donna Sue Jorns in 1985; and Sonja Lou Phillips in 1986; and a grandson. Survivors include a son, Larry of Paola; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Greenwood Union Cemetery, Hunter.

LEBSACK, Lena
b. 18 Apr 1910 - Rush County, Kansas
d. 5 Feb 1979 - Colorado Springs, Colorado
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Elmer MAUSOLF Feb. 5, 1930. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Kenneth (Delores) Ochs of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Mrs. Joan Cooper of Liberal two sisters, Mrs. Marie Kerbs of Great Bend and Mrs. Milford (Ruth) Greenway of Yuma, Ariz.; and five grandchildren. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

LEBSACK, Maria Katharania
b. 10 Mar 1875 - Brunendahl, Russua
d. 25 Jan 1948 - La Crosse, Kansaas
From Newspaper clipping - February 19, 1948
Daughter of Casper and Katherine Lebsack, nee Ditter. When 12 years of age she came with her parents to the United States, arriving at Baltimore, MD, February 1, 1887. With her parents, brothers and sisters, she came to Kansas. On January 1, 1892, she was united in marriage to Karl Joseph KERBS. To this union were born eight children, one of which died in infancy. Her husband preceded her in death on December 6, 1939. She leaves seven children, two sons and five daughters: Leonard of Otis, Fritz of Codmont (six), Colo., Laha Schiegel and Marie Kullmann of Otis, Rachel Walters and Violet Kelsner of Salina, and Lilly Brack of Hoisington; eighteen grandchildren and 14 great-children,two sisters, Mrs. P. H. Brack of Otis, and Mrs. John A. brack of Great Bend, and one step brother, Alex Kerbs of Otis. Burial was made in the family lot in the Otis Cemetery.

LEBSACK, Marie
b. 28 Apr 1907
d. 24 Jun 1997 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Obituary
She was born April 28, 1907, the daughter of Henry and Anna Marie Schwartzkopf Lebsack. She married Ben KERBS July 2, 1928, at Otis. Survivors include one son, Bernell Kerbs of Auburn, Wash.; and two grandchildren. Burial will be at the Great Bend Cemetery.

LEBSACK, Michelle Beth
b. 1 Apr 1980 - Newcastle, Wyoming
d. 17 Oct 2006 - Newcastle, Wyoming
From Casper Star Tribune, Casper, WY - Friday, October 27, 2006
She was born April 1, 1980, the daughter of Barbara Jo (Yates) Lebsack and Gary Allen Lebsack. Survivors include her parents of Newcastle, one sister, Nicole Lebsack of Newcastle; grandparents, Beverly and Burl Yates of Huntley; aunts and uncles, Sue and John Wright of Cheyenne, Jim Yates of Huntley and John and Ruth Lebsack of Greeley, Colo.; and numerous cousins.She was preceded in death by one sister, Kelly Rae Lebsack and paternal grandparents, Emil and Inez Lebsack.

LEBSACK, Pauline
b. 8 Oct 1897 - Barton County, Kansas
d. 22 Jul 1979 - Ulysses, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection*
Daughter of Henry and Anna Maria (Eckhardt) Lebsack. She married William BRACK, March 24, 1915 in Otis. Survivors include her husband of the Care Home; son, Vernon of Olathe; daughter, Mrs. Ethel Lock, Ulysses; two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Mausolf and Mrs Rachel Hays, both Great Bend; five grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren. She was preceded by son, Willis; a grandchild and a great-grandson; sisters, Mary Muth and Katie Eckhardt; Rachel who died at 2 years of age; brothers, Henry Jr., Otto, Sam, and Charles Lebsack. Burial will be in the Otis Methodist Cemetery.

LEBSACK, Samuel C.
b. 9 Jul 1911 -Berthoud, Colorado
d. 20 Dec 2005
From Daily Times Call, Longmont, Co. - 22 December 2005
Born to Conrad and Henrietta (Eckhardt) Lebsack. He marred Gladys M. WALKER on Feb. 28, 1934, in Loveland. Mr. Lebsack was preceded in death by his wife Feb. 24, 2000; a son, Melvin Lebsack in 1987; and 15 brothers and sisters. He is survived by a daughter, Ila Gail McCarty and her husband David of Longmont; a sister, Martha Larsen of Fort Collins; five grandchildren, Jim Lebsack and his wife Danna of Thornton, Tracie DeFeo and her husband Ken of Brighton, David McCarty of Denver, Kristin Westervelt and her husband Jim of Frederick and Karl Bailey of Longmont; and five great-grandchildren, Elizabeth DeFeo, Dakota Storms, Zak Lebsack, Morgan Westervelt and Ayden Westervelt. Inurnment at Longmont Mountain View Cemetery.

LEBSACK, William P.
b. 5 Oct 1901 - Otis, Kansas
d. 12 Sep 1983 - La Crosse, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping and Pamphlet from Funeral Home
He married Marie HERGERT Oct. 28, 1925, at LaCrosse. Survivors include his wife of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Glen (Arlene) Rolfs of Geneseo and Luanne Scheuerman of Wichita; one stepsister, Bertha Lebsack of Hays; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Burial will be at the Methodist Cemetery at Otis.
Pamphlet from the Funeral Home
Clergyman Rev. Ray Hall - Music, Mrs. Betty Mootz, Organist; Duet Mrs. Velma Miller and Mrs. Clarinetta Schneider - Casket Bearers Wayne Lebsack, Keith Brack, Verlin Meisinger, Willis Muth, Joel Daubert, Bob Mootz - Interment Methodist Cemetery, Otis, Kansas.

LEBSOCK, Lucille Eleanor
b. 19 Oct 1919 - Brush, Colorado
d. Sep 2006
From Fort Morgan Times - Wed, 13 Sep 2006 11:51:03 EDT
Mrs. Schlothauer was born Oct. 19, 1919, in Brush to Jacob J. and Mollie Lebsock. She married Carl SCHLOTHAUER July 10, 1943, in Fort Morgan. Mrs. Schlothauer is survived by her children, Steven Schlothauer of Fort Morgan and Caryl Nicholson of Morrison; three sisters, Irene Weimer of Greeley, Ruth Ware of Billings, Mont., and Elmira Weimer of Aurora, and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl; her son, Jerry; four brothers, Edward Lebsock, Clarence Lebsock, Albert Lebsock and Leroy Lebsock, and her parents. Interment in Memory Gardens in Fort Morgan. Note: Lucille was the daughter of Jacob Lobsack, b. 24 Dec 1892, Frank, Russia, m. 1914, Amalia Meininger, b. 26 Dec 1891, Kolb, Russia.

LECHNER, Geneva Louis
b. 29 Nov 1925 - Duquoin, Kansas
d. 16 Jul 2005 - Hays, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Tuesday, July 19, 2005
Daughter of George and Velma (Norris) Lechner. She met her husband (Edgar DIES) in Kingman, Kansas. They were married July 6, 1947, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Wichita, Kansas and recently celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary. She is survived by her husband, Edgar, two daughters, Carmen J. Armantrout and husband, Chuck, Wheat Ridge, Colo., and Dixie L. Dies and late husband, Duane Elser, Hamilton, Mont., and a son, Barry E. Dies and wife, Genette, Las Vegas: 13 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Delbert L. Lechner, and sisters Judy A. Crouch and Betty Lechner. She is survived by a sister, Georgia V. McDaniel, and a brother, Lindy Lechner.

LECHNER, Mary J.
b. 16 May 1916 - Worden, Montana
d. 23 Feb 2007 - Billings, Montana
From Billings Gazette, Billings, MT - 26 Feb 2007
She was born on May 16, 1916, to Joseph and Katherine Lechner on their homestead east of Worden. Mary married Robert L. BAKER, in Oakland, Calif., in June of 1942. Bob died of pneumonia in December of 1943. Roberta was born on Feb. 6, 1944. Roberta died of leukemia on Dec. 13, 1950. Besides her husband and daughter, Mary was preceded in death by her mother and father; brothers, Herman (who died as an infant), Marcus, John and James; sister-in-law, Corinna Lechner; brother-in-law, Earling Haaland and niece, Cindy Lechner. She is survived by sisters, Katherine Haaland, Rose Ellen (Frank) Weber; brothers, Karl (Elaine), Glen (Kate), Charles (Ruth) and Ted (Patty); sister-in-law, Beverly Lechner and numerous nieces and nephews.

LEDELL, Agnes
b. 8 Aug 1896, McPherson
d. 6 Mar 1980, McPherson
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Franklin SCHAFER April 7, 1915 at McPherson. He died Aug. 14, 1965. Survivors: sons: Wayne; Delano, both of McPherson; daughters: Mrs. Frankie Hazelton; Mrs. Joan Stewart, both of McPherson; brothers: Harry; Burdette, both of McPherson; sisters: Mrs. Anna Nelson; Mrs. Esther Hjerpe; Mrs. Marcella Larson; Mrs. Elva Paulseen, all of McPherson; Mrs. Eveline Johnson Conway.

LEDFORD, Earl L.
b. 19 May 1918, Anderson Mo
d. 24 May 1987, Great Bend
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Irene NUSS JAY August 15, 1970, Great Bend. Survivors: wife; son, Rev. Phil Ledford; daughters, Earlene Schmidt, Nedra Kay Abney, Carla Micallef; stepdaughter, Renee Wilson; brother, Claude Ledford, Sacramento, CA; sisters, Pat Thomas, Kansas City, MO; BarbaraClapp,Mount Vernon, MO.

LEER, August
b. 1 Aug 1897 - South Dakota
d. 20 Apr 1981 - Lodi, California
From Pacific Union Recorder, July 20, 1981
Survivors: Wife, Martha; Son, Verlin; Daughters, Nadine STEEL, Virginia SHAW; Brothers, Albert, Joseph, Valentine; Sisters, Martha BAKER, Ruth PRIEBE
Comments: August's wife was Martha Reiswig, dau of David Reiswig and Elizabeth Tebelius

LEER, Leo LeRoy
b. 11 Jun 1923 - Goodrich, North Dakota
d. 31 Jul 2003- Lodi, California
From Lodi News-Sentinel - Tuesday, August 5, 2003
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Flora Leer; son, Daniel Leer and partner Bernard Sukowske of Pleasant Hill; daughter, Judith Lewis and husband of Sacramento; son, Lee Leer and wife Nancy of Arcata; grandchildren Jennifer Lewis and Jane Leer; sisters Leona Fitzwater of Lodi and Alice Melton of Springfield, IL; sister-in-law Mary Leer of Lodi and brother-in-law Lloyd Reeves of Concord.

LEFLER, Judy
b. 24 Mar 1932 - Hamburg, Iowa
d. Mar 2006 - Billings, Montana
From Billings Gazette, Billings MT - 3 Mar 2006
Born to Herbert and Mary Jewel Lefler. When she was a child, following her father's death, her family moved to Billings. She married Bill SCHAAK on Aug. 30, 1949. They had four children: Lori (Frank) Neiss, Larry Schaak, Gary Schaak and Coni Schuppe; seven grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Also surviving is her husband, Bill Schaak; and her sister, Mary Alice McAfee; along with several nieces and nephews.

LEGGE, Richard D.
b. 16 Dec 1926, Marshalltown, IA
d. 20 Apr 1979, Wichita
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Dorothy KLINGE July 20,1946 at Junction City. Survivors: widow; daughters: Mrs. Jack Rice, Judy Legge.

LEGLEITER, Josephine L.
b. 9 Apr 1922 - Liebenthal, Kansas
d. 31 Aug 2006 - Hutchinson, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, September 2, 2006
Daughter of John Peter and Rose Schaffer Legleiter. On May 25, 1943, she married Frank Clarence STECKLEIN in Liebenthal. He survives. Other survivors include: two sons, Gary L., and Daniel P. and wife, Gail, Hutchinson; a sister, Sally Carey, Topeka; and a grandson, Daniel P. Jr., Hutchinson. She was preceded in death by six brothers, Jacob, Paul, Vincent, Mike, Patrick and Wendeline Legleiter; and three sisters, infant Celestine Legleiter, and Cecilia Kreutzer and Albertine Kreutzer. Burial will be in Penwell-Gabel Cemetery and Mausoleum,

LEGLEITER, Josephine Rosalia
b. 22 Jun 1930 - Liebenthal, Kansas
d. 29 Sep 2002 - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
From Hays Daily News - October 15, 2002
She was born June 22, 1930, in Liebenthal to Joseph and Emma (Unrein) Legleiter. She married Alvin Wayne RICHMOND on April 20, 1953, in Tucumcari, N.M. He died Nov. 3, 1990. She married Wayne ADAMS on June 4, 1994, in Las Vegas. Survivors include her husband, of the home; a son, Terry Wayne Richmond, Jennings; a stepson, Leo Adams, Enid, Okla.; a daughter, Brenda Kay Smith, Yukon, Okla., three stepdaughters, Shirley Darling and Vickie Baker, both of Yale, Deanna Stutterfield, Bartlesville; three brothers, Carl Legleiter, McCracken, Joe "Junior" Legleiter, Dodge City, and Kenny Legleiter, Arkansas City; six grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, and five stepgreat-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Helen, and infant, Mildred, and a second sister named Mildred, and two brothers, Alois and Jerome. Burial in Jennings Cemetery.

LEGLER, Karl
b. 24 Jul 1850 - Grimm, Saratov
d. 30 Jan 1921 - Ft. Collins, Colorado
From Heritage Review - 26 March 1996
Born to Heinrich Legler and Elisabeth Krug. Married Katharina Margarethe KAISER on 21 January 1871. 10 children (6 sons, 4 daughters) Survivors: wife, 3 sons, 2 daughters, 2 sisters in SR. Immigrated 1912 Trever, Wisconsin 1917 Ft. Collins, Colorado.

LEHL, Donald D.
b. 7 Nov 1919 - Fort Morgan, Colorado
d. 28 Dec 2004 - McCook, Nebraska
From McCook Daily Gazette, McCook, Nebr. - Thursday, December 30, 2004
Born to Conrad and Katie (Arndt) Lehl. On Aug. 21, 1939, he married Mary Estaline PHELPS in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. To this union three children were born. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Henry and Raymond; and one sister, Eileen Loose. Survivors include his wife, Mary of McCook; three children, Donna Baum of Lubbock, Texas, Charlie Lehl of Lincoln and Mary Jane Lentz and husband, Lin of St. Louis, Mo; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

LEHMAN, Jonathan Tate
b. 19 Jul 2004 - Greeley County, Kansas
d. 14 Jan 2005 -Greeley County, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, January 15,2005
Son of David D. and Shari Shavon Schneider Lehman. Survivors include: his parents, of the home; three brothers, Jimmy, Sean and Jacob, all of the home; a sister, Rachel, of the home; grandparents, Ron and Cecelia Lehman, and Dennis and Yvonne Schneider, all of Tribune; and great-grandparents, Ann Martin, Herndon, Bryce and Oradeen Swafford, Wichita, and Ervin and Doris Schneider, Tribune. Graveside service in Greeley County Cemetery, Tribune.

LEHMAN, Walter Edward
b. 30 Jan 1925, Lowville, NY
d. 26 Jan 1987, Newton
From Hutchinson News - Wednesday, January 28, 1987
He married Donna MOLZEN March 8, 1952, at Newton. Survivors: wife; sons, Barry, Brent and Byron; brothers, Ralph S., Ken E., Curt S., Lyle C., Jim, Gary D.; sisters, Claramae Klink, Bernice L. Hostetler, Dolores Wendel, Jane M. Lehman.

LEHNING, Anna
b. 26 Oct 1905 - Barton County, Kansas
d. 13 May 1995 - Hoisington, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection - Obituary
Daughter of Adam and Christine (Deutsch) Lehning. She married Phillip KEIL in March 1929 at Susank. He died Mar. 2, 1954. She married Edward E. ARNOLD Oct. 23, 1955, at Clayton, NM. He died June 24, 1992. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Tom (Barbara) Chism of Claflin; one stepson, Edward B. Arnold of Arizona; one stepdaughter, Anita Graves of Larned; one sister, Elizabeth Hanzlick of Hoisington; two granddaughters, Sabrina Chism of Gt. Bend and Samatha Chism of Hays; 1 gt. granddaughter and 6 step-grandchildren. Burial will be in the Hoisington Cem.

LEHR, Lydia
b. abt 1888 - Isabella, Oklahoma
d. 25 May 1971 - Enid, Oklahoma
From Newspaper Clipping
Interment will be in Enid Cemetery.
Mrs. Nusz is survived by three daughters, Mrs Andy (Rae) Thomas and Anne Louise Rogers both of Enid, and Ruth Escue, Port Arthur, Tex; three sons Jake A, Dacoma, Ok, Reuben of Tulsa, and Paul of Enid; five greandchildren and eight great grandchildren; three sisters Mrs. David (Bertha) Tautfest, Weatherford, Ok; Mrs. Marie Karl, Gehring, Neb., and Mrs. Henry (Mollie) Laubach, Tulsa, three brothers, Fred and Charlie Lehr, both of Okeen and Harry Lehr, Saginaw, Mich. She was predeceased by her husband, Andrew Nusz and one grandson, Pete L. Thomas.

LEHRMAN, Anna C.
b. 20 Oct 1898 - Marion County, Kansas
d. 8 Aug 2003 - Goessel, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, August 9, 2003, Hutchinson News - Sunday, August 10, 2003
Daughter of Heinrich Lehrman and Susannah Voth. On Oct. 5, 1924, she married Albert SCHMIDT. He died Nov. 11, 1961. Survivors include: a son, Hartzel W., North Newton; two daughters, Arlene F. Balzer, Inman, and Joan R. Gray, North Newton; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. A private burial will be in Tabor Cemetery prior to the funeral service.

LEIBROCK, Emmy K.
(This is not Ger-Rus)
b. 12 Apr 1916 - Saarbrucken, Germany
d. 19 Sep 2003 - Pleasant Grove, Utah
From Newton Kansan - Tuesday, September 23, 2003
Born to Frederich and Magdalene Leibrock. She survived World War II and came to the United States in November 1947 to be married to Johnny NICKEL on Dec. 13, 1947. She became a naturalized citizen in 1951. She is survived by: her children, Rocky Nickel, Judy Geer and Harold Stubenrauch; her sister, Bertel Schuler; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two nephews.

LEIKAM, Edward
b. 17 Nov 1922 - Lingle, Wyoming
d. 27 Oct 2005 - Riverton, Wyoming
From Casper Star Tribune, Casper, WY - 30 Oct 2005
Interment in Mountain View Cemetery in Riverton. Son of Lydia (Hartwig) and Henry Leikam. In 1951, he married Betty REIFSCHNEIDER. They later divorced. On Nov. 5, 1966, he married Mae A. (PINNEY) SANDERS in Thermopolis. Survivors include his daughter, Susan Leikam of Riverton; stepson, David Sanders of Big Piney; six stepchildren, Sandy Luers and her husband of Riverton, Nina Carroll of Thermopolis, Charlene Hindman of Rock Springs, Carolynn Schultz and her husband of Clifton, Colo., Marilynn Dickinson and her husband of Riverton and Sandra Comer and her husband of Elko, Nev.; numerous grandchildren and step-grandchildren; three brothers, Riney Leikam of Riverton, Richard Leikam of Minnesota and Ted Leikam of California; and two sisters, Margaret Kemper of Washington state and June Pedranti of California. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife in September 2004, after 37 years of marriage; his former wife; a son, Ed Leikam; a daughter, Julianne Leikam; two nephews; and two sisters, MaryAnne and Jean.

LEIKER, Aegidius and Roberta (Weigel)
50th Wedding Anniversary
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - September 22, 2002
Aegidius and Roberta Leiker, Hays, will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary Sept. 28. Leiker and the former Roberta Weigel were married Sept. 28, 1937, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hays. They have seven children: Edward Leiker, Hutchinson; Doris Franch, Kingman, Ariz.; Barbara Tinkler, San Antonio; Roberta Zeman, Clay Center; Michael Leiker, Topeka; Anthony Leiker, Hays; and Mary Tuttle, Park. They have 17 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

LEIKER, Aegidius Eugene
b. 17 May 1916 - Munjor, Kansas
d. 19 Nov 2006 - Hays, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, November 21, 2006
He was born May 17, 1916, in Munjor, the son of Anton and Barbara Unrein Leiker. On Sept. 28, 1937, he married Roberta WEIGEL in Hays. She survives. Other survivors include: two sons, Edward, Hutchinson, and Tony, Hays; four daughters, Doris Franch, Kingman, Ariz., Barbara Tinkler, San Antonio, Roberta Zeman, WaKeeney, and Mary Tuttle, Park; two sisters, Irene Boos, Ellis, and Celestine Dolezal, Denver; 17 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; 24 great-great-grandchildren; and six great-great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Michael; four brothers, Jerry, Isidore, Julia and Alvin; and four sisters, Pauline Lang, Eleanor Stecklein, Albertine Windholz and Leona Abrams. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays.

LEIKER, Agatha
b. 19 Feb 1881 - Munjor, Kansas
d. 1 Aug 1975 - Great Bend, Kansas
Parents: Catherine Boos & Johann Michael Leiker.

LEIKER, Alex B.
b. 11 Jun 1888 - Munjor, Kansas
d. 18 Apr 1970 - Hays, Kansas
Parents: Catherine Boos & Johann Michael Leiker.

LEIKER, Alois P.
b. 21 Jul 1911 - Munjor, Kansas
d. 14 Jan 2003 - Hays, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - January 16, 2003
He was born July 21, 1911, in Munjor to Peter M.M. and Clementina (Klaus) Leiker. He married Martha WINDHOLZ on May 28, 1934, in Munjor. She died March 9, 2002. Survivors include two sons, Don and wife Royalan, Hays, and Harvey J. and wife Ronnie, Houston; a daughter, Char Ringeisen, Topeka; two brothers, Rich, Hays, and Ig, Aurora, Colo.; two sisters, Lucilla Leiker and Rosine Graf, both of Hays; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and a stepgreat-grandchild. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Alfred and Cassian, two sisters, Alvina Pfannenstiel and Mathilda Pfannenstiel, and two infant brothers and two infant sisters. Burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays.

LEIKER, Anton B.
b. 9 Apr 1875 - Obermonjou, Russia
d. 22 Nov 1964 - Ellis, Kansas
Parents: Catherine Boos & Johann Michael Leiker.

LEIKER, Barbara
b. 14 Aug 1877 - Munjor, Kansas
d. 18 Apr 1976 - Munjor, Kansas
Parents: Catherine Boos & Johann Michael Leiker.

LEIKER, Clara
b. 2 Apr 1879 - Munjor, Kansas
d. 13 Nov 1962 - Hays, Kansas
Buried in Munjor, KS. Married Joseph D. UNREIN in 1897. Parents: Catherine Boos & Johann Michael Leiker. 13 Children: Anthony Unrein, Wendeline Unrein, Katie (Unrein) (Leiker) Richmeier, Matilda (Unrein) Sauer, Anna Elizabeth (Unrein) Rohr, Mary (Unrein) (Jacobs) Wolf, Mary Rose (Unrein) Kreutzer, Cecilia (Unrein) Gabel, Anthony Unrein, Clara (Unrein) (Schaffer) Schukman, Leo Unrein, Opal Marie (Unrein) Dechant, Flortina (Unrein) Gross.

LEIKER, Dolores J.
b. 20 Jun 1930 - Munjor, Kansas
d. 2 Mar 2006 - Hays, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, March 4, 2006
Daughter of Hilarius and Bridget Jacobs Leiker. On Aug. 24, 1957, she married Ernest HOFFMAN. He survives. Other survivors include: three sons, Tom and Jeff, both of Hays, and David, Victoria; a daughter, Kara Hoffman-Bagby, Holton; a brother, Larry Leiker, Munjor; two sisters, Viola Burns, Belton, Mo., and LaVerna Samuelson, Dodgeville, Wis.; and 10 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by five brothers, Gilbert, Francis, Charles, Robert and Richard Leiker; and a sister, Agnes Pfannenstiel. Burial will be in St. Fidelis Cemetery.

LEIKER, Hildegard L.
b. 24 Nov 1911 - Walker, Kansas
d. 22 Mar 2005 - Victoria, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - March 23, 2005
Born to Michael and Anna (Richmeier) Leiker. She married Carl S. DUTT on Oct. 18, 1945, in Russell. He died Dec. 10, 1977. Survivors include nieces and nephews. Burial in the church cemetery.

LEIKER, Johann Michael
b. 2 Apr 1849 - Obermonjou, Russia
d. 27 Jun 1932 - Munjor, Kansas
Burial: St. Francis Cemetery, Munjor, KS. Parents: Peter Leiker & Catherine Engel. Left Pannentzka, Russland at age 25. Left Saratov, Russia on 7-8-1876. Married Catherine BOOS on 1/20/1870 in Obermonjou, Russia. 10 children: Martin Leiker, Marianne Leiker, Anton B. Leiker, Barbara Leiker, Clara Leiker, Agatha Leiker, John B.Leiker, Katherine B. Leiker, Alex B. Leiker, Pauline Leiker.

LEIKER, John B.
b. 2 Oct 1881 - Munjor, Kansas
d. 8 Aug 1974 - Ellis County, Kansas
Married to Barbara Leiker. Children: Mike, Philomena, Seraphinia, Sophia. Parents: Catherine Boos & Johann Michael Leiker.

LEIKER, Katherine B.
b. 12 Jan 1886 - Munjor, Kansas
d. 16 Jan 1971 - Munjor, Knsas
Parents: Catherine Boos & Johann Michael Leiker

LEIKER, Marianne
b. 20 Jan 1873 - Obermonjou, Russia
d. 1 Mar 1965 - Walker, Kansas
Parents: Catherine Boos & Johann Michael Leiker

LEIKER, Mary
b. 15 Feb 1914 - Munjor, Kansas
d. 12 Sep 2004 - Hays, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Tuesday, September 15, 2004
She was preceded in death by her husband, Celestine "Butch" (Pfannenstiel); and a daughter, Eileen Larson. Survivors include a son, Ernie of Omaha, Neb.; a daughter, Imogene Zimmerman of Topeka; four sisters, Agnesine Boucher, Isabella Koerner and Theresa Leiker, all of Hays, and Josephine Gabel of Munjor; 10 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays.

LEIKER, Mary R.
b. 18 May 1922 - Munjor, Kansas
d. 2 June 2002 - Victoria, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - June 16, 2002
Daughter of Alex and Mary Windholz Leiker. She married John QUINT and they later divorced.Survivors include: two sons, Al and Martin; and two sisters, Millie Starbuck, Hays, and Irene Cook, Santa Monica, Calif. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Alphonse, Patrick and Wilfred Leiker; and five sisters, Pauline Meier, Anna Leiker, Lydia Weigel, Monica Shutts and Louise Ryan. Internment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays.

LEIKER, Ottilia L.
b. 10 Dec 1917 - Munjor, Kansas
d. 8 Mar 2001 - Hays, Kansas
From Salina Journal - March 9, 2001
Survivors include her husband, Rudolph of the home; two daughters, Betty Nichols and Patricia Tasset; five sisters, Mary Pfannenstiel, Agnesine Boucher and Theresa Leiker, all of Hays, and Josephine Gabel and Isabella Koerner, both of Munjor.

LEIKER, Pauline
b. 8 Oct 1892 - Munjor, Kansas
d. 21 Jul 1894 - Munjor, Kansas
Parents: Catherine Boos & Johann Michael Leiker.

LEIKER, Peter Michael
b. 8 Jan 1957 - Hays, Kansas
d. 28 Feb 2006 - Wichita, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Tuesday, March 7, 2006
Born to A.P. and Catherine (Kuhn) Leiker. Survivors include his mother, Catherine Leiker, Hays; and five sisters, Betty Smith, Norma Arnhold, Pat Fisher and Pam Leiker, all of Hays, and Susan Kosinski, Hazel Green, Ala.

LEINBERGER, Minnie A.
b. 18 Jun 1893, Bay City, Michigan
d. 22 Jul 1980, Larned
From Hutchinson News - Thursday, July 24,1980
She married Conrad WOELK April 9, 1920, at Larned. He died Dec. 3, 2977. Survivors: sons: John, LeRoy (Jim); daughters: Mrs. Juanita Smith, Mrs. Virginia Smith, Mrs. Marjorie Peter, Mrs. Imogene Miller.

LEIS, Anna E.
b. 26 Sep 1891 Hussenbach, Russia
d. 14 Jun 1968, Brush, CO
She is survived by her husband, Conrad, and 12 children: Fred; Adolph; Herberts; David; Harold; Paul; Clarence; Mrs. Leah Mohrlang; Mrs.Elvina Schantz; Mrs. Lydia Cook; Mrs. Ruth Nuss; Mrs. Pearl Holmes. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Mary Green of Sterling, and Mrs. Katherine Greenwalt of Fort Collins.

LEIS, Anna E.
b. 26 Sep 1891 - Hussenbach, Russia
d. 13 Jun 1968 - Fort Morgan, Colorado
From newspaper obit 12 June 1968 & memory card
Survivors: husband CONRAD and 12 children: Fred, Greeley; Adolph, Denver; Herber, Brush; David, Arvada; Harold, Hillrose; Paul, Florida; Clarence, Hillrose; Mrs. Leah MOHRLANG, Brush; Mrs. Elvina SCHANTZ, Fort Mrogan; Mrs. Lydia COOK, Fort Morgan; Mrs. Ruth NUSS, Brush; Mrs. Pearl HOLMES, Brush. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Mary GREEN of Sterlin and Mrs. Katherine GREENWALT of Fort Collins. there are 30 grand and 16 great grandkids.; Immanuel Congregation. Memory card- Rev Reinhold OPP, organist Joe HOFF, Quartet Henry HOFFMAN John KOEHLER William and Edwin FRIEHAUF. Burial in Brush Memorial Cemetery

LEIS, Florence J.
b. 20 Aug 1926 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
d. 4 Jan 2003 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff, Nebraska--
Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery. Florence was born 20 Aug 1926 at Scottsbluff to George and Charlotte "Lottie" (Hopp) Leis. She grew up and received education here, and on 29 Aug 1943, married Henry D. REICHERT. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Dorothy and Randy Brown of New Hope, Minnesota; grandchildren, Jeff and his wife Sheryl Brown of Willmar, Minnesota, and Rebecca and her husband Doug Woolf of Chanhassen, Minnesota; five great grandchildren; sisters: Ruth Kuxhausen, Dorothy Weisgerber, both of Scottsbluff; Joan Greeb of Minatare; brother, Leonard Leis of Minatare. Her parents, her husband, a brother Harold Leis, a sister Phyllis Leis and one grandson preceded her in death.

LEISKE, Aldrich J.
b. 1 Nov 1891 - Napolean, North Dakota
d. 12 Jul 1965 - Grandview, Washington
From North Pacific Union Gleaner, September 3, 1965, page 6
Survived by: Wife, Magdalena LEISKE; 1 son, 3 daughters, 7 grandchildren, 2 brothers, and 3 sisters
Comments. Aldrich's wife was Magdalena REISWIG, daughter of John REISWIG/ Katherine REISWIG.

LEISKE, William
b. 15 Aug 1890 , Russia
d. 1 May 1976, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
Immigrated to Beiseker, Alberta,Canada with his parents. In 1910 he married Lydia BAUER. He is survived by two daughters, (Mary) Mrs. Spurway and (Viola) Mrs. Greer; four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. In addition he has four brothers, Heildrich, Edwin, and Elmer of Lacombe, Alberta, and Sam of Lodi, California. His wife Lydia predeceased him in 1974.

LEISS, Harvina L.
b. 23 Aug 1915 - St. John, Kansas
d. 28 Sep 2002 - Stafford, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - September 29, 2002
She was born Aug. 23, 1915, at St. John, the daughter of Harvey A. and Ida Lee Leiss. On Aug. 10, 1939, she married William George REISSIG at St. John. He died July 8, 1996. Survivors include: a son, William Harvey, Geneva, N.Y.; and four grandchildren. . Burial will be in Fairview Park Cemetery, St. John.

LEMKE, Wilhelm
b. March 1946 - Kulm, Bess
d. 1 Jan 1926 - Lodi, California
From Heritage Review - 30 March 2000 - DFP 2 Mar 1926 Nr 2696
Born to Wilhelm Lemke and Julia Schulz. Buried January 1926 Delmont, South Dakota. Married Karolina KERNER. Married Elisabeth MANSKE (died 1916). Married widow Luise WEIDNER nee KALDUN. Children 1 daughter (lst wife), 4 (2nd wife). Survivors: 1 daughter, Mrs. Gottfried Jerke, Delmont, South Dakota. Immigrated 1861 Eigenheim, Bess. Immigrated 1874 Yankton, South Dakota 1920 Lodi, CA.

LEMMONS, Bernadine ‘Dean’
b. 4 Sep 1928, Cushing, Oklahoma
d. 15 Aug 2000, WaKeeney, Kansas
From Ellsworth Reporter - Thursday,August 24, 2000
Daughter of Levi Sherman and Daisy May Jones Lemmons. On March 9, 1947, she married Fred Edgar SCHWEIN at WaKeeney. Survivors include her husband, Fred; two sons, Fred Lee and Mark A. Schwien; a sister, Leta Mae Hart, Phoenix, Ariz. She was preceded in death by five brothers and four sisters.

LENHARDT, Melvin E.
b. 13 Aug 1936 - Loveland, Colorado
d. 23 Oct. 2006 - Cheyenne, Wyoming
From Wyoming Tribune, Cheyenne, WY - 26 Oct 2006
On June 17, 1956, he married Janice MILES. They had four children, Kevin, Kelly, Kirk and Kent. Mel is survived by his wife, Janice; a daughter and son-in-law, Kelly Irish and her husband, Dan; sons and daughters-in-law, Kevin and Nancy, Kirk and Tracy, and Kent and Amy, all of Cheyenne; two sisters and a brother-in-law, LaVon Parker of Texas, and Shirley and Joe Hubka of Cheyenne; a brother and sister-in-law, Howard and MaryJane Lenhardt of Cheyenne; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jerry and JoAnn Miles of Cheyenne; 11 grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Interment will be in Cheyenne Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Mark Lenhardt, Jason Irish, Justin Irish, Jared Irish, Steven Lenhardt, Brian Lenhardt and David Lenhardt. Honorary pallbearers will be his granddaughters, Rachel Irish, Kristen Lenhardt, Jenna Lenhardt and Melanie Lenhardt.

LENHART, Dorothy Mae
b. 15 Aug 1926 - Morrill, Nebraska
d. 19 Mar 2007 - Hamilton, Montana
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 21 Mar 2007
Burial at Riverview Cemetery. Dorothy was born Aug. 15, 1926, in Morrill the daughter of Henry and Kathrine (Rhinehart) Lenhart. Dorothy married John D. FREED, her high school sweetheart June 8, 1947, in Scottsbluff. In 1952 they moved to Cheyenne, Wyo. where their three daughters were born and raised. Survivors include her loving husband John of Hamilton; daughters, Trudy Bowen and husband Mike of Parker, Colo., Cynthia Hyatt and husband Dave of Hamilton and LaVonne Arreguy and husband John of Keystone, Neb.; grandchildren, Lauren Albert and husband Tim, Allison Day, Kara Hyatt, Aaron Hyatt, Nathan Hyatt and Pete Arreguy and wife Sarah; great-grandchildren, Rebecca Day and John Anthony Albert and a great-grandchild on the way; her sister, Jackie Lashley of Mitchell; brothers, Larry Lenhart and wife June of Torrington, Wyo., Cal Lenhart and wife Tripp of Scottsbluff and Herb Lenhart and wife Nell of Puyallup, Wash.; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Her parents, a brother and two sisters preceded Dorothy in death.

LENHART, Jake H.
b. 7 Jun 1894 Hastings, NE
d. abt 1967, Ft. Morgan, CO
He came to Morgan County in 1905 to the Brush area. He married Rose LOOSE in 1917 in Brush. Besides his wife, Lenhart is also survived by a son, Albert J; three sisters, Mrs. Alice Green, Mrs. Edith Friehauf Miss Roe Lenhart,; four brothers, John of Torrington, Wyo., Henry of Cheyenne, Wyo., Paul of Hastings, Neb., and George of Denver

LENTZ, Stefanie
b. 26 May 1916 - Stuttgart, Germany
d. 11 Mar 1994 - Hoisington, Kansas
Daughter of Stefanie Lentz. She married Sigmond POPP on September 17, 1947, in Germany. Survivor: son, Pete Gnam.

Leonhard, Mary Albert
b. 15 Oct 1915, Cleveland
d. 15 Oct 2005, Milwaukee
The Sheboygan Press, October 18, 2005
Daughter of the later Albert and Mary Backhaus Leonhard. Preceding Sister in death are her parents; one brother, Henry T. Leonhard; two sisters, Sister M. Therese Leonhard, OSF, and Agnes Fox. Sister is survived by two nephews, Charles (Verla) Leonhard of Durant, Fla., and Gerald (Marie) Leonhard of Sheboygan; three nieces, Mary Ann Thompson, Bernice (Louis) Erlicher and Julianna (James) Schwinn of Sheboygan.

LEONHARDT, Henry Sr.
b. 30 Jun 1899, Urbach, Russia
d. 29 Mar 1975 Sheboygan, WI
From Sheboygan Press -29 Mar 1975
In 1907, he came to Sheboygan and on Dec. 26, 1913, he married Miss Christina YURK. Mrs. Leonhardt died Oct. 12, 1968. Survivors include four sons, Henry Jr. and Arthur, both of Sheboygan, Edward of Santa Anna [sic], Calif., and Clarence of Flint, Mich.; four daughters, Mrs. Alfred (Marie) Warnecke, Mrs. John (Wilma) Dekker and Mrs. Donald,[sic] (Lillian) Winter, all of Sheboygan, and Mrs. Elmer (Esther) Zittel of Bellflower, Calif.

LEONHARDT, Katharina Charlotte
b. 8 Jun 1854 - Grimm, Volga
d. 16 Feb 1922 - Russell, Kansas
From Heritage Review - 27 March 1997
Born to Phillip Leonhardt and Katharina Elisabeth nee Fritzler. Buried 19 February 1922, Russell, Kansas. Married Johann STENZEL in 1873. 11 Children. Survivors: husband, 6 sons, 3 daughters, 1 brother (Grimm) Immigrated 1899 Russell, Kansas.

LEONHARDT, Katharina Elisabeth
b. 28 Sep 1851 - Grimm, Volga
d. 10 Apr 1916 - Russell, Kansas
From Heritage Review - 23 January 1993
Daughter of Philipp Leonhardt and Elisbetha nee Fritzler. Married Jacob STRECKER in 1872. Survivors: 1 son, Alexander; 1 daughter, Pauline (married Johann S. WOLK); 1 brother, Alexander (Grimm, Volga); 1 sister (married STENZEL, Russell, Kansas)

LEPPERT, John Jacob
b. 1 July 1866, Germany
d. 2 Nov 1924, Kansas City, MO
He came to the United States at the age of seventeen. His wife, two brothers and one sister survive.

LEPPKE, Velma
b. 25 Jul 1910 - Rural Marion County, Kansas
d. 26 Aug 2003 - Aulne, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Wednesday, August 27, 2003, Hillsboro Star Journal - Thursday, September 4, 2003
She was the eldest of five children of Henry and Anna (Hein) Leppke. On Oct. 1, 1933, she was married to Jacob WINTER. He died in 1951. They had one son and two daughters, Ivan, Rosalie, and Louise. On Aug. 1, 1969, she was married to Bennie UNRUH. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands Jake and Bennie; daughter Louise Ann, daughter-in-law Berniece, son Ivan, son-in-law Larry Meierhoff, and sister Lillian Robertson. Survivors include her daughter, Rosalie and husband Virgil Kaiser of Augusta; daughter-in-law, Lois Winter of Florence; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; eight step great-grandchildren; brother, Elmer Leppke and his wife Lillian of Marion; sisters, Gladys Janzen of Hillsboro and Anna Voth of Goessel; nieces, nephews, and many friends. Burial will be in Marion Cemetery.

LEPPKE, Velma
b. 25 Jul 1910 - Marion County, Kansas
d. 26 Aug 2003 - Marion, Kansas
From Newton Kansan - Wednesday, August 27, 2003
Born to Henry and Anna (Hein) Leppke in Marion County. She married Jacob WINTER in 1933. He preceded her in death in 1951. She married Bennie UNRUHB in 1969. He preceded her in death. Survivors include: a daughter, Rosalie Kaiser of Augusta; a brother, Elmer Lepke of Marion; two sisters, Gladys Janzen of Hillsboro and Anna Voth of Goessel; four grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and eight step-great-grandchildren. She also was preceded in death by: a daughter, Louise Ann; a son, Ivan; and a sister, Lillian Robertson. Burial will be in Marion Cemetery in Marion

LESCHINSKY, Lydia V.
b. 6 Oct 1890, Grand Island, Nebr.
d. 7 Mar 1991, Hillsboro
From Newspaper Clipping
Daughter of Ludwig and Augusta Gelhaar Leschinsky. Survivors include: a daughter, Marga Ebel, Hillsboro.

LESSER, Lydia
b. 8 Feb 1903 -
d. 27 Jan 2006 - Billings, Montana - 30 Jan 2006
The second of nine children born to John and Marie (Lipsack) Lesser. In 1922, Lydia married Ray HOFFERBER, a German immigrant. After the birth of their third child of nine, Lydia was needed more around the house than in the fields. She raised two grandchildren along with her own. Lydia was preceded in death by her husband; two sons, Reuben and Don; a daughter, Lila; and six of her brothers and sisters. Survivors include three daughters, Alma Kramer, Joan Hofferber and Joyce Collins; three sons, Al, LeRoy and Arlen Hofferber; two sisters, Helen Hofferber and Viola Staley; 24 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren. Iterment to follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

LESSER, Walter K.
b. 17 Mar 1933 - Huntley, Montana
d. 20 Aug 2006 - Santa Ana, Califorinia
From Billings Gazette, Billings, MT - 25 Aug 2006
Born to John and Vera Lesser. On Oct. 26, 1952, he married Nancy DeVitro at St. Joseph Parish at Santa Ana. He is survived by his wife, Nancy, of 54 years; daughter Lois and sons Kenny, Randy, Scott and Richard; eight grandchildren and one great grandson. Also surviving are seven brothers and sisters, Dorothy Steinmetz, Linda Rosen and Brian Lesser of Billings, Mary Anne Wilcox of Harlowton, Mont., Edna Renz of Paul, Idaho, Gene Lesser and Florence Skates of Bozeman, Mont. He is also survived by many nephews and nieces, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, brother John, two brothers-in-law and three nephews.

LETT, Jacob Aaron
b. abt 1919
d. 6 Jul 2004 - Inman, Kansas
From Wichita Eagle - Wednesday, July 7, 2004
Survivors: wife, Ann; son, Gary; daughters, Margaret Swanner, Janice Classen; brother, George; 5 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren

LEURMAN, Lena
b. 24 Jan 1906 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 8 Jan 2003 - Bunker Hill, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - January 11, 2003
She was born Jan. 24, 1906, in rural Dubuque, Russell County, to Herman and Wilhelmena (Schmidt) Luerman. She married George MEIER on June 19, 1928, in Russell. He died Feb. 12, 1961. She was preceded in death by her husband, two grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Survivors include two sons, Melvin, Dorrance, and Gene, Salina; a daughter, Janice Flanders, Edson; nine grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Burial in Bunker Hill Cemetery.

LEWIS, Fern Arlene
b. 30 Jun 1924, Dorrance
d. 12 Nov 1996, Jetmore
From Hutchinson News - November 15, 1996
Daughter of Samuel and Anne Wherlile Lewis. In February 1941, she married Milton E. TOLAN at Russell. He survives. Other survivors include: a son, Rodney; a daughter, Rita Reininger.

LEWIS, Willo Belle
b. 14 Sep 1914 - Oklahoma
d. 12 Mar 1997 - Wichita, Kansas
From Obituary
She was born Sept. 14, 1914, in Oklahoma, the daughter of Robert and Jenny Belle (Zickelfoose) Lewis. She married Clarence BORGER on April 20, 1934, at Jetmore. He died July 7, 1992. She is survived by two sons, Kent of Longmont, Colo. and Jerold of San Diego, Calif.; a daughter, Avis Moore of Beeler; two sisters, Nella Funk and Lillis Cunningham, both of Scott City; seven grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Ness City Cemetery.

LEY, Clarence
b. 2 Jun 1923 - Ashley, North Dakota
d. 6 Oct 2006 - Greeley, Colorado
From Greeley Tribune - October 8, 2006
Clarence Ley was born in Ashley, N.D., to John and Dorethea (Cristman) Ley. On April 7, 1946, he married Lorena BLEHM in Greeley. Survivors: His wife, Lorena Ley of Greeley; two daughters, Donna Reed and husband David, and Barbara Case and husband Ronald; two sisters, Irene Ley of Cody, Wyo., and Inez Nuss of Billings, Mont.; three grandchildren, Robin Reed of Greeley, Jamie Reed and wife Bridget of Gilcrest, and Cory Case and wife Cary of Pierce; and four great-grandchildren, Dakota Fenner, Mariah Warren, Kylee Reed and Daemon Reed. Preceded in death by: His parents and four brothers Bill, Ted, Hank and Floyed, and a sister, Esther. Graveside services at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Greeley.

LIBSACK, LeVern
b. 8 Feb 1933 - Bayard, Nebraska
d. 25 Aug 2006 - Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 29 Aug 2006
Born to Conrad and Molly (Geier) Libsack. He married his lifelong sweetheart Delores KAUTZ July 10, 1955. He is survived by his wife Delores; sons, Ken and wife Cherri Libsack of Gilbert, Ariz., Jerry and wife Lori Libsack, Kevin and wife Cindy Libsack all of Chandler, Ariz., Tom and wife Candis Libsack of Lyman; daughter, Pam and husband Mark Reichert of Minatare; sister, Florence Weber of Scottsbluff; brothers, Melvin and wife Marion Libsack of Tempe, Ariz.; Gary and wife JoAnn Libsack of Morrill; sisters-in-law, Eleanor Libsack and Mildred Libsack both of Minatare; brother-in-law, Harold and wife Joyce Kautz of Gering; and grandchildren Justin, Chad, Colbie, Nicholas, Kyler, Kendra Libsack; Eric, Ryan and Katie Reichert. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers Albert and Robert

LICHTE, Lena
b. 22 Apr 1893, Stafford
d. 27 Apr 1985, Stafford
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Daniel S. MESCHBERGER July 19, 1916, at Stafford. He died March 20, 1979. Survivors: sons, Wayne and Marion, both of Stafford; daughters: Eunice Moody, Kingman; Florence Benton, Jackson, Miss.; Rosalie Thiessen, Whitewater.

LICHTNER, Agnes
b. 2 Jul 1830 - Kaneu, Russia
d. 5 Nov 1909 - Wilson, Kansas
From The Ellsworth Messenger - November 18, 1909
Her husband, Chris Friebus, and several children survive her. Note: Agnes Marie Lichtner Friebus is the wife of Johann Christian FRIEBUS Friebus. Agnes was born in Kaneau, Kanton Katharinenstadt, Russia.

LIEBL, Ambrose S.
b. 26 Oct 1912, Claflin
d. 5 Oct. 1982, Burlington, Colo.
From Hutchinson News - Friday, Oct. 15, 1982
He married Magdalen LUEBBERS Jan. 14, 1941. Survivors: sons, John and James; daughters, Mary Lou Zink, Nancy Sue Fiest; brothers, Frank and Leo, both Stratton, Colo.; Lawrence, Claflin; sister, Theresa Miller, Claflin.

LIEBMANN, Walter Z.
b. 9 Sep 1892, Hutchinson
d. 5 Feb 1983, Hutchinson
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Mabel STERNS Jan. 12, 1921. She died Sept. 9, 1957. He married Alice MOLL April 19, 1958. She died Oct. 10, 1970. He married Venus Dyer HANKINS Jan. 22, 1971, at Lyons. Survivors: widow; son, Marvin; stepsons, Nelvin Hankins, Tulsa, Okla.; Dale Hankins, Livermore, Calif.; Duwayne Hankins, Puyallup, Wash.; Robert Hankins, Los Angeles; stepdaughters, Virginia Ratzlaff, Buhler; Rosa Hankins, Hendersonville, N.C.

LIETZKE, Helen
b. 9 Dec 1912, Augusta
d. 14 Feb 1991, Wichita
From Newspaper Clipping
Daughter of Fred and Grace Merdith Lietzke. On May 22, 1938, she married Jay A. SHAFER at ElDorado. He survives. Other survivors include: two daughters, Patricia and Margaret Shafer.

LIGHT, Lucille
b. 17 Sep 1910 - Liberal, Kansas
d. 3 Oct 1993 - Liberal, Kansas
Daughter of Paul and Clara Asher Light. On November 26, 1931, she married Paul Radke, at Liberal. He died January 10, 1992.

LINCKER, Magdalena
b. 30 Jan 1844 - Norka, Volga
d. Jan 1919 - Superior, Nebraska
From Heritage Review - 14 April 1994
Married Lorenz SCHLEIGER (died 26 December 1917). Survivors: 3 sons: John (York, Nebraska), Fred (Superior, Nebraska) Ludwig, 2 daughters, Katharina Schlitt (Superior, Nebraska), Elisabeth Scheidemann (La Crosse, Kansas), 1 brother, Peter (Sutton, Nebraska)

LIND, Elisabeth
b. 8 Mar 1905 - Alt-Donhoff, Volga
d. 17 May 1926 - Seneca Falls, New York
From Heritage Review - 30 March 2000 - DEP 22 Jun 1926 Nr 2712
Elisabeth Wolf nee Lind Parents Johann Lind, and Katharina Buried 20 May 1926, Geneva, NY Married Alexander LIND on May 27, 1925. Survivors: husband, parents, 3 brothers, 2 sisters (all farm near Waterloo , NY), 1 sister (Patricia. AB)

LIND, Helen R.
b. 15 Oct 1914 - Schneider, Kansas
d. 2 Feb 2007 - Wilson, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, February 7, 2007
She was born Oct. 15, 1914, in Schneider, the daughter of the Rev. Johann J. and Georgina Mathilda Borell Lind. On Aug. 20, 1936, she married Arthur HEFFEL. He died in 1984.
Survivors include: three sons, Larry, Lenexa, and Arlan and Marvin, both of Dorrance; a daughter, Karen Kircher, Indianola, Neb.; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Dorrance City Cemetery.

LIND, Helen Lina
b 14 July 1915
d 2 Nov 1997
From Oregonian, Portland, OR, Thursday 6 Nov 1997
She married Adam BIHN, JR., in 1936. Survivors include her husband; daughters, Nancy VERVILLE and Charlene J. FLEGER and five grandchildren Ashley GILBERT, Danielle and Joshua HEGG, and Nicole and Adam HEGLER. A daughter, Karen, died in in 1964. Vault interment will be in Rose City Cemetery.

LIND, Katharina
b. 29 Jan 1860, Doennhof, Russia
d. 2 Jan 1934, Bison, Kansas
From Family History - Bison Courtier - January 12, 1934
On the 15th of October, 1879, she was married to William REINHARDT of Dittel, Russia. In the spring of 1887 the family left Russia for America. She leaves behind to mourn her departure, her husband, William Reinhardt, her nine children, six sons and three daughters. The children are: William, Henry and Samuel Reinhardt, and Mrs. Mollie Bieber, all of Bison, Kansas; Conrad Reinhardt of Omaha, Nebraska; Jacob Reinhardt of Hosiington, Kansas, Sieghardt Reinhardt of Bazine, Kansas; Mrs. Martha Foos of Bazine, Kansas; and Mrs. Pauline Brack of Otis, Kansas.

LIND, Reuben
b. 24 Dec 1925
d. 3 Nov 2006 - Eaton, Colorado
From Greeley Tribune, Greeley, Colorado - 11-05-2006
Reuben Lind was born in Windsor to Henry and Anna Elizabeth (Miller) Lind. On July 18, 1948, he married Eileen LEFFLER in Eaton. She died Nov. 17, 2000. Survivors: Two daughters and their husbands, Diane and Alan Holmberg of Eaton and Deborah and Terry Harper of Windsor; four sisters, Kathryn Eiring of Miami, Ariz., Elizabeth Leffler of Eaton, Marie Suppes of Fort Collins and Evelyn Bennett of Rochester, Minn.; and two grandchildren, Alison Harper of Greeley and David Harper of Windsor. Preceded in death by: His parents, his wife, a sister, Mary Keller, and four brothers, Henry, John, William and Jake. Interment: Eaton Cemetery.

LINDAHL, Theodore E.
b. 9 Jun 1910 - Enterprise, Kansas
d. 27 Apr 1975 - Russell, Kansas
He married Wilma BENDER on May 8, 1949, at Russell. Survivors include: widow, sons: Ted Jr, Eric; daughter: Mrs. Julia Branum; brothers, and sister.

LINDGREN, Victor R.
b. 9 Nov 1898, Kansas City
d. 24 Apr 1979, Lindborg
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Gladys PHELANDER April 22, 1933, at Salina. She died April 5, 1979.

LINDHOLM, Victoria E
b. 18 Apr 1895 - Falun, Kansas
d. 10 Sep 1985 - Hutchinson, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Michael F. STOSKOPF Sept. 23, 1920, in Salina. He died Nov. 29, 1980.
Survivors include one son, Duane of Valley Falls; one daughter, Mrs. Howard (Jerry) Hollingsworth of Hutchinson; one brother, Conrad Lindholm of Polk, Neb.; two sisters, Agnes Runquist of Falun and Alice Peterson of Pueblo, Colo.

LINDSAY, Charles G.
b. 31 Aug 1904, Albion Township
d. 13 Oct 1989, Hoisington
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Caroline REIMER May 15,1926, at Great Bend. Survivors: wife; sons,Keith, Lester; daughter, Maxine Gage.

LINDT, Eva Elizabeth
b. 14 November 1893, Oberdorf, Russia
d. 24 December 1979, Saginaw, Michigan
Saginaw News, Dec 25, 1979
Married to David Yauck. Buried in Holy Cross Cemetery, Saginaw, MI.

LINGAFELTER, W. H.
b. 9 May 1898, Willow Hill, Ill
d. 17 Jun 1987, McPherson
From Hutchinson News - Thursday, June 18, 1987
He married Velma A. MULLINAX in 1925, at Eureka. She died in 1969. Survivors: sons, Dean, Keith, Dick; daughters, Joan Decker, Helen Sweely; brother, Harold, Willow Hill, Ill.; sisters, Edie Thorpe, El Dorado, Mamie Mays, LaBrea, Calif., Ada Martin.

LINKER, Henry
b. 15 Jan 1894 Walter, Russia
d. 3 Oct 1965, Sterling, CO
He came to the United States to Morgan County. Besides his wife, Gretta. Linker is survived by three sons; Alvin, Henry and Clarence; seven sisters: Mrs. Katherine Stumpf of Fort Morgan, Mrs. Mollie Payton, Mrs. Lydia Hasch, Mrs. Marie Merring, Mrs. Leah Brubaker, Mrs. Florence Kloberdanz and Mrs. Gristein, all of Denver; one brother, Herman of Fort Morgan and two stepdaughters, Mrs. Edith Whitney and Miss Erika Ambrowski. (Note: There may be some spelling errors in names and cities)

LINKER, Katherine Elizabeth
b. 22 Jan 1874 Walter, Russia
d. 29 Dec 1951, Ft. Morgan, CO

LINSCHEID, Kenneth G.
b. 7 Jan 1925, Arlington
d. 23 Feb 1989, Arlington
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Erma CORBIN March 30, 1987, at Liberal. Survivors: wife; sons, Kevin and Brad; daughter, Karen Higgins; stepdaughters, Jeanette Brown, Diane Applegate, Gayle Spradlin; stepson, Dan Tate; sister, Ella Mae Brooks, Arlington.

LIPPOLDT, Loren E.
b. 5 Jun 1913 - Kinsley, Kansas
d. 10 Jan 1985 - Great Bend, Kansas
Kinsley Mercury - January 17, 1985
He married Ilene GALYARDT June 14, 1937, at Kinsley. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Leon of Tacoma, Wash., and Steve of Baldwin City; four sisters, Lela Peterson of Walnut Creek, Calif., Eunice Olsen of Bellingham, Wash., Amy Rehmert of Olathe and Marion Musick of Minneapolis; and one granddaughter. Burial was at Hillside Cemetery, Kinsley.

LIPPOLDT, Nellie G.
b. 22 Oct 1902, Kinsley
d. 25 July 1997, Kinsley
From Newspaper Clipping
Daughter of William and Hannah Winter Lippoldt. Survivors: brother, Roy, Kinsley; sisters: Virginia Rapp, and Elsie Arensman, both Kinsley.

LITCHFIELD, Lillian M.
b. 2 May 1908, Fredrick
d. 19 Feb 1984, Newton
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Robert A. SHULTZ April 10, 1928, at South Hutchinson. Survivors: husband; son, Robert C.; daughter, Beverly Wolhsehlel; sister, Orpha Helm, Colorado Springs.

LITTAU, Elsie
b. 19 Aug 1924 - Perryton, Texas
d. 1 Jul 2004 - Amarillo, Texas
From Good Samaritan Funeral Home, Woodward, Oklahoma
Born to Leonard Littau and Olga (Koch) Littau. She married Elmer CONLEY in Ochiltree County, Texas on July 28, 1946. She was preceded in death by her parents, and one sister, Lorine Williams. Survivors include her husband, Elmer of the home; one son, Bill Conley and his wife Laura of Clarksville, Arkansas; four daughters, Patricia Forrest and her husband Rodney of Gilmore, Texas; Donna Durratt and her husband Alec of Cincinnati, Ohio; Barbara Burke and her husband Guy of Wichita Falls, Texas; Ruth Roberts and her husband James of Booker, Texas; one brother, Albert Littau of Balko, Oklahoma; two sisters, Dolores Case of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas, and Kathleen Gamez of San Antonio, Texas; 16 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. Graveside services at the Heart Cemetery in Booker, Texas.

LITTLE, Beryl L.
b. 5 Jan 1925, Ellsworth County
d. 10 Sep 1999, Ellsworth
From Hutchinson News - Saturday, September 11, 1999
Daughter of Archibald and Anita Keller Little. On May 7, 1946, she married Amos KATZENMEIER at Ellsworth. He survives. Other survivors include; a son, Dennis; a daughter, Krista Sue Hanson; four brothers, Lowell Little, Salina, Max Little, Canon City, Colo., and Sam Little and Don Little, both of Westfall; two sisters, Eunice Brady, Ellsworth, and Lola Brown, Derry, N.H. She was preceded in death by a son, Rodney.

LITTLECHILD, Myralea J.
b. 27 May 1943 - Hays, Kansas
d. 25 Oct 2005 - Hays, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Friday, October 28, 2005
Born to Myron and Helen (Denning) Littlechild. She married Francis C. "Frank" STAAB on Nov. 17, 1962, at Catherine. Survivors include her husband, of the home; a son, Todd Staab and wife, Jody, Hays; a brother, Mike Littlechild, Edmond, Okla.; three sisters, Kathy Fleury, Garden City, Dana Hamilton, Lakin, and Kim Weeks, Omaha, Neb.; and two grandsons, Coedy Staab and Chrys Staab, both of Hays. Burial in St. Catherine Cemetery, Catherine.

LISSMAN, Gary Lorn
b. 3 Jun 1940 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
d. 3 Nov 2005 - Denver, Colorado
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 8 Nov 2005
Burial in the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Morrill. Son of John and Reba (Sandlian) Lissman. He married Judy BOWERS June 23, 1963, in Torrington and the couple only recently divorced. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Joe McLeod of Elko, Nev.; son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Johnna Lissman of Cheyenne, Wyo.; his mother, Reba Daily of Huntley; brother, Bob Daily and wife Judy of Huntley; sisters and their husbands, Linda and Rick Tilton of Bayard, Judy and Dave Hamaker of Lusk, Wyo., Phyllis and Gene Schuldies of Wheatland, Wyo., Peggy and Virgil Jackson of Chugwater, Wyo., Carol and Sherman Lenhart of Gering, and Beverly and Jack Thomspon of Kimball; grandson, Hunter Lissman of Cheyenne; granddaughter, Kaitlyn McLeod and grandson Jacob McLeod both of Elko, Nev. and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father; stepmother, Dorothy Lissman; stepfather, Burris Daily; sister Janice Lissman and brother Chuck Daily.

LITT, Mary
b. 23 Aug 1907 - Dingle, Russia
d. 24 Jan 2006 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff, NE - Starherald Newspaper -Jan 26, 2006
Graveside services at Sunset Memorial Park in Scottsbluff. Born to Phillip and Amelia (Stork) Litt. She married Jacob KNAUB Nov. 1, 1926, in Scottsbluff. She is survived by her sons, LeRoy and his wife Opal Knaub and Don and his wife Betty Knaub, all of Scottsbluff; brother, Stanley Litt of Lincoln; sisters, Frieda Mowery of Pensacola, Fla., Louise Walker of Spokane, Wash., Helen Christensen of San Jose, Calif., and Dorothy Zirkel of Portland, Ore.; nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Her parents, husband Jacob, daughter Edna Thompson, son Harold Knaub, four sisters and five brothers preceded her in death

LITZENBERGER, Lydia
b. 19 Aug 1891 - Rush County, Kansas
d. abt 1975 - Hoisington, Kansas
She married Conrad FUNK on May 7, 1911, at Milberger. He died February 22, 1920. Then she married William FUNK on June 24, 1921. at Russell. He died April 19, 1950.

LITZENBERGER, Pauline L.
b. 27 Oct 1915 - Longmont, Colorado
d. 24 Aug 2003 - Longmont, Colorado
From Longmont FYI, Longmont, Colorado - 08-30-03
Born to Jacob and Mary Kathryn (Koch) Litzenberger. On Feb. 14, 1937, she married Elmer BEFUS in Longmont. Mrs. Befus was preceded in death by her husband; three brothers, Jake, Henry and Alvin Litzenberger; and two sisters, Helen Spruiell and Amelia Hoffman. She is survived by a brother, Leonard Litzenberger and his wife Mary Ellen of Longmont; a brother-in-law, Jack Spruiell of Longmont; a sister, Freida Gomer of Longmont; and many nieces and nephews.

LLOYD, George J.
b. 18 Mar 1927 - Great Bend, Kansas
d. 21 Apr 2005 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Great Bend (Kan) News - Sunday, April 24, 2005
Son of Ira C. and Lillie M. Neidens Lloyd. Survivors include two sons, Galen C. Lloyd and Richard K. Lloyd, both of Great Bend; four daughters, Cathy D. Apeland of Aubrey, Texas, Lawanda Ritchie of Haltom City, Texas, Pamela Webb of Burkburnett, Texas, and Penny M. Murray of Great Bend; one brother, Bill Drummond of Great Bend; one sister, Irene Sargent of Great Bend; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Ira Lloyd. Burial will be at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Great Bend.

LOBSACK, Anna Margaret
b. 29 Jul 1865 - Frank, Russia
d. Oct 1949 - Hastings, Nebraska
Hastings Daily Tribune - 18 Oct 1949
Came here from Frank, Russia, in 1893. Survivors include five daughters: Mrs. Harker; Mrs. George Floth, Ft. Morgan, CO; Mrs. George J. Miller, Scottsbluff; Mrs. John Yager, Glendale, CA; and Mrs. Henry Brekke, Elkhart, IN; three sons, Adam and Reuben of Hastings; and David of Caldwell, ID; one brother, John Lobsack, Winside; 9 grandchildren and 12 gt. grandchildren. Her husband Henry BATT and one son preceded her in death. Burial in Parkview Cemetery.

LOCK, Henry
b. abt 1878 - Russia
d. 20 Apr 1947 - Galatia, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
He came to the United States 39 years ago. Surviving are his wife and three sons, William Lock of Wichita, Sigmond Lock of Russell and Fred Lock of Otis; also two daughters, Mrs. Alec Meier of Otis, Miss Minnie of the home and ten grandchildren. Interment was made in the Galatia cemetery.

LOCK, Henry
b. 2 Nov 1877 - Kratzke, Russia
d. 20 Apr 1937 - Galatia, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
He came to the United States 39 years ago. Surviving are his wife and three sons, William Locke, Wichita; Sigmund Lock, Russell and Fred Lock, Otis; two daughters, Mrs. Alex Maier, Otis and Miss Minnie of the home; 10 grandchildren. He was preceded by a son and daughter in Russia and a son, Herman, Barton County; two sisters and a brother in Russia. Interment was made in Fairview Cemetery, Galatia. Note: He married Magdalena Mai in 1899 at Kratzke, Russia

LOCK, Magdalena
b. 8 Oct 1880 - Russia
d. 8 Aug 1967 - Galatia, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Henry LOCK in Russia in 1899. They came to Barton County in 1907. He died in 1947. She is survived by sons, Fred, Ulysses, and William of Wichita; daughters, Mrs. Alex Maier, Olmitz and Mrs. Edward Allcott, Denver; 17 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church with Rev. Theo Judt officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Galatia. (Maiden name not known.)

LOCK, Mollie
b. 2 Jan 1907 - Kutter Prischin, Russia
d. 20 Apr 1990 - Hoisington, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
Daughter of Henry and Magdalena (Mai) Lock. She came to America with her parents in fall of 1907 to Barton County, Ks. She was married to Henry WAGNER. Then she married Alexander MAIER, 19 May 1929, at Otis. He died Nov. 3, 1966. Survivors include: four sons, Ernest Wagner and Albert Maier, Great Bend; Vernon Maier, Russell; Alan Maier, Otis; three daughters, Leona Ehrlich, Great Bend; Elnora Garver, Humansville, M0; Mary Ann Bieberle, Bushton; two brothers, William Locke, Wichita; Fred Lock, Ulysses; sister, Minnie Alcott, Denver; 32 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren. She is preceded by her husband, Alex and a infant son, Herman. Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery, Galatia.

LOCK, Sigmund
b. 12 Aug 1912 - Barton County, Kansas
d. 1 Feb 1959 - Russell, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
Son of Henry and Magdalena (Mai) Lock. He married Frances BOXBERGER Nov. 21, 1943 at Galatia. Survivors are wife, Frances; son Larry Dean Lock, Gorham; daughter Sharon Miller, Great Bend; four grandchildren; brothers, William Locke, Wichita; Fred Lock, Ulysses; sisters, Mrs. Mollie Maier, Otis; Mrs. Minnie Alcott, Denver. Burial at Fairview Cemetery, Galatia.

LOCKE, William
b. 17 Jun 1910 - Galatia, Kansas
d. 30 Dec 1993 - Wichita, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
Son of Henry and Magdalena (Mai) Lock. He married Helen AVIS in 1935 and they lived in Great Bend. He married Anna Lee DAVIS in 1949. He married Norma May (PADEN) HESKETT on Sept. 20, 1952, at Wichita. Survivors include his wife of the home; one stepson, Glen Heskett, Tustin, CA; one stepdaughter, Judy Schade, Palmer Lake, C0; brother, Fred Lock, Ulysses; sisters, Mrs. Alex (Mollie) Maier, Otis; Mrs. Edward (Minnie) Alcott, Denver; four stepchildren; five step great-grandchildren. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery, Galatia.

LOCkERMAN, Katie M
b. 1872 ,,,Russia
d. 1955 Great Bend,Barton,Kansas
Husband was John Ehrlich of Russell County, Kansas. George Steinert helped them come to America. George’s mother was Margaret Sophia Ehrlich Steinert. Katie and John were married in 1892 and they came to America the same year. John Ehrlich preceded Katie in death some twelve years ago. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. John Boger, Mrs. Alex Helwig, and Mrs. David Marmie all of Great Bend; and one son Emanuel Ehrlich of Hutchinson.

LOEFFLER, Pauline Anna
b. 16 Feb 1924 - Meade County, Kansas
d. 26 Oct 2005 - Inman, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Friday, October 29, 2005
Daughter of Jacob A. and Marie Harder Leoffler. Survivors include: two brothers, Erwin Loeffler, Newton, and Arley Loeffler, Coarsegold, Calif.; two sisters, Edith Enns, Inman, and Lillian Woelk, Richlandtown, Pa.; and nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by an infant sister, Lela Marie Loeffler. Graveside service in North Inman Cemetery, Inman.

LOEWEN, David H.
b. 18 Mar 1922 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 13 Feb 2003 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, February 15, 2003
Son of Abraham S. and Elizabeth Fast Loewen. On Aug. 14, 1970, he married Alyce FAUL at Harvey, N.D. She survives. Other survivors include: two brothers, Peter F., rural Hillsboro, and Albert F., North Newton; and two sisters, Martha Loewen, rural Hillsboro, and Hulda Loewen, Wichita. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Bernhard F.; and an infant brother Aaron F.. Burial will be in Springfield Cemetery, rural Hillsboro.

LOEWEN, Elizabeth Rose
b. abt 1906
d. 4 Jul 2000, Kansas
From The Wichita Eagle - Thursday, July 6, 2000
Survivors: sons, Alie and Melville; daughters, Lovina Givan, Verna Lewis,Wanda Denning, Agnes Kilgore.

LOEWEN, Henry F. and Lena
65th Wedding Anniversary
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, August 21, 2005
Henry F. and Lena Loewen, Meade, celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on Aug. 4. The couple was married Aug. 4, 1940, in Morris, Manitoba, Canada.Their children and spouses are Stan and Lavonne Loewen, Greenough Mont., Elvera and Ted Goertzen, Johnson, Janice Loewen, Ulysses, Daryl and Barb Loewen, Clovis, N.M., and Verle and Sharon Loewen, Meade. The have 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

LOEWEN, Katherine
b. 28 Aug 1885, Parker, South Dakota
d. 8 Jul 1970, Shaffer, California
Katherine Heinz’ survivors: 2 daughters, Mrs. Mildred Anderson and Mrs. Bernice Thomas; son, Pete Heinz; and 2 brothers, Walter and Isaac Loewen.

LOEWEN, Katherine
b. 5 Oct 1902 - Altona, Manitoba, Canada
d. 16 Dec 1989 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller collection
Her husband, Pete (KLEIN), died in 1975. Survivors include a daughter, Vivian Conyers of Marion; two brothers, Leo Loewen of White Rock, British Columbia, and Randy Loewen of Belleview, Fla.; six sisters, Helen Whittham of Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Margaret Niessen of Ontario, Dora Fund of Abbottsford, British Columbia, Hilda Thompson of Calgary, Alberta, Frieda Wiebe of Nipawin, Saskatchdwan and Lillian Wainman of Pambrun, Saskatchewan; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be 2 p.m. Monday at the Eastmoor United Methodist Church, Marion, the Rev. Gerry Sharp officiating. Burial will be in the Marion Cemetery.

LOEWEN, Leander
b. 7 Aug 1913 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 24 Dec 2006 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, December 27, 2006
He was born Aug. 7, 1913, in Hillsboro, the son of Isaac and Agnes Cornelsen Loewen. On April 3, 1941, he married Helen KOOP in Hillsboro. She died in 2006. Survivors include: two sons, Robert and Charles, both of rural Hillsboro; a daughter, Carol Ratzlaff, Enid, Okla.; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Burial at Ebenfeld Cemetery, rural Hillsboro. Note: Helen Koop Loewen died October 10, 2006.

LOEWEN, Marie
b. 20 Mar 1893 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 10 Mar 1990 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - March 11, 1990
She was born March 20, 1893, at rural Hillsboro, the daughter of Jacob and Justina Letpke Loewen. Married Frank R. JOST, Hillsboro, KS October 19, 1916. Frank died June 1, 1972. Survivors include: two sons, Victor L., Hillsboro, Eldon L., Buhler; two daughters, Marlys Jost Penner, Hillsboro, LaVerna Jost Penner, La Habra, Calif.; a brother, Solomon Loewen, Hillsboro; 15 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren.

LOEWEN, Peter F.
b. 25 Dec 1923 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 11 Aug 2006 - Newton, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, August 15, 2006
Son of Abraham S. and Elizabeth Fast Loewen. Survivors include: a brother, Albert F., North Newton; and two sisters, Martha Loewen and Hulda Loewen, both of rural Hillsboro. He was preceded in death by three brothers, David F., Bernhard F. and Aaron F. Burial will be in Springfield Cemetery, rural Hillsboro.

LOEWEN, Ruth
b. abt 1912
d. 4 Feb 2000, Kansas
Survivors: sisters, Rosena Warkentin of Lincoln, Neb., Rosella Schellenberg of Omaha.

LOHMAN, Charlotte
b. 17 Oct 1858 - Stefon, Russia
d. abt 1950 - Hoisington, Kansas
Mrs Charlotte (Lohman) Kraft, 92, .......came to this country with her husband, Jacob from Stefon, Russia more than 60 years ago. Survivors: sons: George, Otis; Dave, Galatia; Mrs. Henry Steinert, Hoisington; Emanuel, Russell; Karl, Dodge City; Jacob, Cutbank, NY. He preceded her 11 years ago.

LOHMANN, John
b. 10 OCT 1833 ,Saratov,Volga,Russia
d. 19 JUN 1904 ,,,USA
Immigrated in 1878; however several Lohmann sources set it as 1834.

LOHMANN, Katherine Elizabeth
b. 19 July 1864 - Russia
d. 21 May 1950 - Russell, Kansas
Daughter of John and Elizabeth Lohmann. In 1878 she came with her parents to America. In 1881 she married John George DeWALD. Her husband died May 17,1931.They had 12 children, and 2 sons preceded her in death.

LOHMANN, William "Bill"
b. 30 Jan 1911 - Lincoln, Kansas
d. 25 Dec 2000 - Lincoln, Kansas
From Salina Journal
Survivors include his wife, Della; a son, Vernon; a daughter, Arleta Manville; two sisters, Louise Heiser of Lincoln and Lydia Weidmann of Sylvan Grove.

LOHRAY, Mollie
b. 7 Jan 1906 - Kutter, Russia
d. 7 Jan 2005 - Hillsboro, Kanss
From Salina Journal - Sunday, January 9, 2005, Hillsboro Star Journal - Thursday, January 13, 2005
Born to to John and Catherine (Schneider) Lohrey . On April 11, 1943, she married Adam Zimmerman in Bison, Kansas. He died in 1995. Survivors include a niece, Lois Nuss of Hillsboro. Burial will be in Haven of Rest Cemetery, Hillsboro.

LOHRENTZ, Lois H.
b. 25 April 1926 - China
d. 2 Feb 2007 - Hesston, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, February 7, 2007
She was born in China on April 25, 1926, to medical missionaries Dr. and Mrs. A.M. Lohrentz. Lois and Rev. John Frank ENNS were married in 1953. She and John, now deceased, were blessed with three children: Samuel, now deceased, Susan Enna of Manhattan, and Dr. Stephen Enns and wife Pam and grandson, Timothy of North Augusta, S.C. She had two brothers: Walter of Wichita and Harold of Manhattan.

LOHRENTZ, Luella F.
b. 16 Jan 1913 - Alta Mills, Kansas
d. 20 Feb 2006 - Newton, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan)News - Tuesday, February 21, 2006
Daughter of Henry and Margaret Friesen Lohrentz. On April 28, 1935, she married Alfred P. MOELLER in Dalhart, Texas. He died March 20, 1975. Survivors include: two sons, Jerry Mueller, Woodstock, Ga., and Glenn "Alfie" Mueller, Halstead; two sisters, Dorothy Ediger, Halstead, and Nora Jane Schmidt, Inman; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Quinton Mueller; and two sisters, Irma Alden and Ruth Froese. Committal service in Halstead Cemetery.

LOHREY, Phillip
B. 1 Oct 1891 - Cutter, Russia
D. 21 Apr 1976 - Rush County, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Lizzie REICHEL, Jan. 26, 1916 at Bison. Survivors are widow; son: Russell, La Crosse; daughter, Mrs. Velma Bisterfeldt, Denver. Burial will be in La Crosse Cemetery.

LONG, Carl
b. 27 Jul 1908 - Shabakowk (Shcherbakovka), Russia
d. 13 Apr 1970 - Arnold, Kansas
From Obituary in Vol 86 of the Ness City, KS Thurs, April 16, 1970
He came to this country when a child. Interment will be in the Ransom cemetery. Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Vera Long: 2 sons; Harold Long and Raymond Long; his mother Mrs. Lydia Long of Ransom, three brothers, Jake Long of Ransom, Victor Long of Wichita, and Fred Long of Larned; three sisters: Mrs. Alvana Elrod of Trail, OR; Mrs. Mary Craig of Russell, and Mrs. Lillian Skinner of Sattelite Beach, FL. Note: His parents were Lydia Kraft and Jacob Long (1882-1968)

LONG, Jacob, Jr.
b. 25 Feb 1912, Sharbakowk, Russia
d. 26 Mar 2000, WaKeeney, Kansas
From the Hays Daily News
Son of Jacob and Lydia (Kraft) Long Sr. He came to the U.S. with his parents in 1915. Survivors include a brother, Fred Long, Larned; three sisters, Alvana Elrod, Medford, Ore., Mary Craig, Russell, and Lillian Skinner, Dallas. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Carl and Victor, and a sister, Hilda Long.

LONG, Loyd Edwin
Spouse's family from Dreispitz, Russia
b. 5 Dec 1908 - Carmen, Oklahoma
d. 7 February 2003 - Gate, Oklahoma
From Obituary
Born to Arthur and Ida J. (Neil) Long near Carmen, Oklahoma. On December 24, 1941, Loyd was married to Orphelia A. MILLER. Loyd died at his home on Friday , February 7, 2003, at the age of 94. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years in May of 1999; four brothers, Paul Long of Clayton, NM., Lawson Long of Clayton, NM., Kenneth Long of Gate and Elwin Long of Gate; two sisters, Hazel Peet of Clayton, NM and Mabel Hintergardt of Stinnett, TX. He is survived by his son, Dale and wife Betty of Gate; two grandsons, Scott and his wife, Stephanie of Amarillo, TX and Nathan and his wife, Lindsey of Buffalo; two great-grandchildren, Garrison and Madeline, children of Scott and Stephanie; one sister, Mildred Housden of Spokane, WA , along with many nieces and nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law and cousins. Interment was in the Gate Cemetery. Note: Awilda Smith Jergenson's husband, Freddie Jergenson and Ophelia Miller Long were cousins.

LONGHOFER, Adam
b. 14 Dec 1917 - Shattuck, Oklahoma
d. 18 Jun 2003 - Wichita, Kansas
From Wichita Eagle - Friday, June 20, 2003, Northwest Oklahoman - June 26, 2003.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Sally of the home; son, Dennis and wife, Penny; daughter, Karen Philip and husband, Steve; grandchildren, Darren Longhofer and wife, Molly Black, Doug Longhofer, Seth Philip and Shelby Philip, all of Wichita; sister, Ruth Howe of Burlingame, CA. Entombment at Lakeview Mausoleum.

LONGHOFER, Benjamin Jonathan (James)
b. 10 Apr 1911 - Woodbine, Kansas
d. 23 June 1944 - Woodbine, Kansas
From Link to the Past - Glenn Mueller Collection
He as born April 10, 1911, the eleventh child to Fred and Mary Elizabeth Longhofer on the old home place near Woodbine, Kansas. He was called James most of his life.

LONGHOFER, Daniel
b. 7 Feb 1903. Shattuck, Ellis, Oklahoma
d. 1 Jul 1971, Shattuck, Oklahoma
Survivors are his wife, Rachel; daughter, Gloria Ann and one sister, Mary Ensminger

LONGHOFER, Daniel
b. 7 Feb 1903 - Shattuck, Oklahoma
d. 2 Jul 1971 - Shattuck, Oklahoma
From Glenn Mueller collection
Son of David and Mary Longhofer. Rachel RUF became his wife in 1926, to this union was born one daughter, Gloria Ann Peer, the son in law, Tom Peer, two grandchildren, Nickels Ann Peer and Tomi Sue Peer; also one sister, Mary Ensminger of Irving, Tex., and many other relatives and friends. His parents, five brothers and three sisters preceded him in death. He awaits the call of the Lifegiver in the Shattuck Cemetery.

LONGHOFER, Dave
b. 25 Jul 1914 - Shattuck, Oklahoma
d. 17 Mar 1985 - Shattuck, Oklahoma
From Glenn Mueller collection
Internment was in the Shattuck Memorial Cemetery. Son of John and Mary Elizabeth Riffel Longhofer. On June 17, 1941, he was united in marriage to Treva DONNIHOO in the country Lutheran Church near Shattuck and to this union three children were born. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Andrew, Jonas, John and Ed; two sisters, Rachel and Ida. He leaves to mourn his passing, one daughter, Karen Sue Branstetter and her husband, Ronald (Pee Wee) of Arnett; two sons, Joe and wife Loretta of Vici and Larry and wife Marlene of Shattuck; a sister, Esther L. Hanshu of Shattuck a brother, Sam Longhofer of Modesto, Calif.; nine grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

LONGHOFER, Don W.
b. unknown
d. 19 Jul 2001- Wichita, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller collection
Survivors include his wife, Helene of the home; three sons, Michael E. of Wichita; Patrick D. of Floyds Knobbs, Ind.; and James N. of Lenexa; three brothers, Fred Jr., and Paul, both of Wichita, and Robert of Sherwood, Ark. two sisters, Phyllis Spring of El Dorado and Virginia Mosier of Wildwood, Ill.; and eight grandchildren.

LONGHOFER, E. D. "Rusty"
b. 9 Apr 1918 - Dunlap, Kansas
d. 24 Mar 1996 - Marion, Kansas
From Link to the Past - Glenn Mueller collection
Survivors include his wife, Mary of Marion; three sons, Darold of Seward, Neb., David and Jeffrey, both of Kansas City, Mo.; a brother, Ray of Marion; two sisters, Opal Dalke of Hillsboro and Corine MacDaris of Oklahoma City, and five grandchildren. Burial will be in Marion Cemetery. Add't info - Son of David and Goldia Fanatia Longhofer, and the grandson of David and Elisabeth Mouk Longhofer.

LONGHOFER, E. D. "Rusty"
b. 9 Apr 1918, Dunlap
d. 24 Mar 1996, Marion
From Newspaper Clipping
Son of David D. and Golda Longhofer. On Oct. 27, 1946, he married Mary Inez RAY. She survives. Other survivors include: three sons, Darold, David and Jeffrey; a brother, Ray, Marion; two sisters, Opal Dalke, Hillsboro, and Corine MacDaris, Oklahoma City.

LONGHOFER, Emma
b. 28 Nov 1899 - Hope, Kansas
d. 5 August 1982 - Shattuck, Oklahoma
From Newspaper Clipping
Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David P. Longhofer. She was preceded in death by her husband, William KELLN, and a daughter, Noami Pauline Kelln. Survivors include two daughters, Evelyn Pundt and Dorothea Morehad, both of Canadian, Texas; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Also, two brothers, S. A. Longhofer, Cleo Springs, Okla., and Ruben Longhofer, Paramount, Calif.; and two sisters, Edith Geist, Abilene, and Orkha Rufener, Enterprise. Interment was at Shattuck, Okla.

LONGHOFER, Frederick
b. 1865 - Dreispitz, Russia
d. 1931 - Kansas
From Link to the Past - Glenn Mueller Collection
At this service, Rev. and Mrs. Argeiter and Mrs. Fischer sang in German, "God Is Love". Elmer and Edgar Longhofer sang, "Saved by Grace" Quartet composed of Misses Ruth and Helen Beamer, Harold Westrup and Orville Belle, sang selected sons, "No Disappointment in Heaven", "Sometime We'll Understand", and "No Night There". The pall bearers were his cousins, John F. Longhofer, Jesse Longhofer and Dave Longhofer of Msrion and the husbands of his cousins, Isaac, Jake and Joe Riffel. Burial was in the Woodbine Cemetery. Note: Frederick wrote his name as Langhofer and Longhofer and sometimes as Fred or Fred, Jr. His children wrote their names as Langhofer when they sent to grade school but later changed the spelling to Longhofer except Joseph. The German spelling is "Lang" but it is pronounced "Long". The Langhofers considered themselves Germans who had lived in Russia.

LONGHOFER, Gottfred
b. 9 Dec 1877 - Dreispitz, Russia
d. 24 Nov 1970 - Shattuck, Oklahoma
From Glenn Mueller connections
Youngest son of David and Sabina Longhofer. He came to America with his mother in 1894 and settled at Lincolnville, Kan. He was united in marriage to Katie FRITZLER March 27, 1898, in Kansas. To this union were born eight sons and one daughter. His wife and two sons preceded him in death. He leaves to mourn his death, Victor, of Midland, Ore., Aaron of Shattuck, Carl of Denver, Colo., Alex of Spokane, Wash., Arthur and Adam of Wichita, Kan; Ruth Howe of Burlingame, Calif.; 21 grandchildren and 41 great grandchildren and many other friends.

LONGHOFER, Issac
b. 6 Oct 1891 - Woodbine, Kansas
d. 16 July 1962 - Enterprise, Kansas
From Link to the Past - Glenn Mueller Collection
He was the oldest child of Frederick and Mary Elizabeth Dreise Langhofer, born October 6, 1891,at the home of his parents near Woodbine, Kansas. He married Adelaide Marie Jahnke, daughter of Richard Lewis and Anna Christine Brehm Jahnke on February 16, 1916 at Hope, Kansas. To this union five children were born: Twila Kathryn, Della Mae, Kenneth Cecil, Leland James, and Delores Jean.

LONGHOFER, John, Jr.
b. 16 Jun 1910 - Goodwin, Oklahoma
d. 9 July 1974 - Shattuck, Oklahoma
From Glenn Mueller connection
Son of John Longhofer, Sr. and Maria Elizabeth (nee Riffel). He was united in marriage to Ruth Francis KELLN on January 9, 1932 . God blessed this marriage with four children. A daughter, Corene, died at birth, John leaves behind to rejoice in having known him his wife, Ruth Francis of Shattuck, two sons, Jimmy Ray of Burns Flat, Okla., and Marvin Wayne of Escondido, Calif., and one daughter, Sharon Kay of Shattuck; three brothers, Andrew of Canadian, Tex., Sam of Salida, Calif., and Dave of Oklahoma City, and one sister, Esther Hanshu of Shattuck, also five grandchildren and a large number of friends and other relatives. Burial was in the Shattuck Memorial cemetery.

LONGHOFER, Jonas
b. 24 Dec 1903 - Shattuck, Oklahoma
d. 5 Jul 1944 - Shattuck, Oklahoma
From Glenn Mueller collection
Son of John and Mary Longhofer. He was married to Tillie Helln in the year 1926 and to this union were born seven children, one of which died in infancy. He leaves to mourn, his dear wife and mother of the following children: Opal Jean, 17; Virgel Lee, 14; Leola May, 13; Darelne Ann, 5; Barbara June, 4; and Jerry Duane, 17 months; also his mother, Mrs. John Longhofer; five brothers, Andrew of Canadian, TX; Sam of Oakdale, CA; Ed of P....... (the rest of the obit is missing).

LONGHOFER, Kathrine
b. 5 Oct 1971 - Dreispitz, Russia
d. 15 Feb 1957 - Shattuck, Oklahoma
From Glenn Mueller collection 4/1/2006
She was the daughter of David and Sabena Longhofer. In 1894 she came to America with her mother, her brother, Gottfried Longhofer, and a nephew. They made their home at Lincolnville, Kan. On June 15, 1895, she was united in marriage to David Klein at Lincolnville. To this union four children were born: Mrs. G. F. Klein of Herrington, Kan., Mrs. William Steinley of Gate, David D. Kline of Alva and Alex Kline of Shattuck It was in 1952 that her husband preceded her in death. Besides the four children she leaves to mourn her passing her brother, Gottfried Longhofer of Shattuck, 15 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. The body was buried in the Ebenezer Baptist cemetery.

LONGHOFER, Kathrina
b. 5 Oct 1871 - Dreispitz, Russia
d. 15 Feb. 1957 - Shattuck, Oklahoma
From Glenn Mueller collection
She was the daughter of David and Sabena Longhofer. She came to America in 1894. She was united in marriage in 1895 to David KLEIN. To this union four children were born: Ida, Mrs. G. F. Klein, Herrington, Kansas; Theresa, Mrs. William Steinley, Gate, Oklahoma; David D. Kline, Alva, Oklahoma and Alex Kline, Shattuck, Oklahoma. Besides the four children, one brother Gottfried Longhofer of Shattuck, and 12 grandchildren mour her passing. Burial was in the Ebenezer Baptist Cemetery. - Shattuck, Oklahoma

LONGHOFER, Kenneth
b. 17 Jan 1922 - Woodbine, Kansas
d. 7 May 1987 - Abilene, Kansas
From Link to the Past - Glenn Mueller Collection
Survivors include his wife, Betty of the home; a daughter, Rita of Norman, Okla.; two sons, Kenneth Charles of Chapman and Keith of Manhattan; a brother, Leland of Wichita; three sisters, Delores Schmidt of Chapman, Della Mae Diehl of Junction City, and Twila Wagner of San Dimas, Calif.; and three grandchildren. Burial will be in the Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery east of Enterprise.

LONGHOFER, L. Madeline
B. abt 1916
D. 10 Jan 2002 - Northville, Michigan
From Wichita Eagle - Tuesday, January 15, 2002
Survivors: daughter and son-in-law, Diana E. and Robert J. Krestel; sister, Marjorie Rose of Belle Plaine; grandchild, Thomas Krestel. (Maiden name was not furnished)

LONGHOFER, Leila A.
b. 3 Sep 1920 - Bowler, Montana
d. 22 Oct 2005 - Salina, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Monday, October 24, 2005
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd L. (LONGHOFER) , in 1999. Survivors include two daughters, Pamela Sheingorn of New York and Sharyn Rittgers of Kansas City; four grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Burial in Roselawn Memorial Park, Salina. (Maiden name was not shown.)

LONGHOFER, Leland J.
b. 12 Jun 1925 - Navarre, Kansas
d. 11 July 1997 - Mesa, Arizona
From Link to the Past - Glenn Mueller colletion
Survivors include his former wife, Frances Longhofer of Lawrence, Kan.; a daughter, Mary Longhofer of Portland, Maine; two stepdaughters, Diane Throop of Lawrence and Karen Jones of Clarksville, Tenn,; a stepson, John Rickenbaugh of Kansas City, Mo.; and two sisters, Twila Wagner of Apple Valley, Calif., and Delores Schmidt of Chapman, Kan. Burial will be in Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery, east of Enterprise. Add't Info - Son of Isaac and Adelaide Longhofer.

LONGHOFER, Lloyd L.
b. 20 Jan 1918 - Abilene, Kansas
d. 7 Feb 1999 - Overland Park, Kansass
From Link to the Past - Glenn Mueller collection
Survivors include his wife, Leila of the home; two daughters, Pamela Sheingorn of New York and Sharyn Rittgers of Kansas City, Mo.; two sons, Verl of Abilene and Garland of Hutchinson; a sister, Vesta Bowyer of Neosho, Mo.; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park, Salina. Add'l infor - Son of Samuel and Goldia Longhofer

LONGHOFER, Lydia Marie
b. 31 Oct 1896 - Woodbine, Kansas
d. 7 Oct 1964 - Blackwell, Oklahoma
From Link to the Past - Glenn Mueller Collection
Lydia married Martin BIEHLER on July 9, 1917, at the Catholic Church in Herington, Kansas. They lived on the farm where Martin was born two miles south and four miles west of Herington. Their children, Geraldine, Warren, and Marciadine, were born on this farm. Frank passed away on 28 February 1939. Both are buried in the Catholic Cemetery at Herington, Kansas.

LONGHOFER, Marian M.
b. 20 Apr 1913 - Woodbine, Kansas
d. 10 Jan 2006 - Denver, Colorado
From Salina Journal - Friday, January 13, 2006
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Neel L. CONLEY, in 1995; and a daughter, Jean Helsby, in 2003. Survivors include a son, W.A. "Bill" Nickell Jr. of Denver; two sisters, Betty Rose of Fort Worth and Marjorie Arney of Amarillo, Texas; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Herington.

LONGHOFER, Opal
b. 18 Oct 1912 - Ramona, Kansas
d. 22 Feb 2002 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Salina Journal - February 24, 2002 and Hillsboro Star Journal - February 28, 2002
The daughter of the late David and Golda Fanatia Longhofer She was married to Bill DALKE Aug. 15, 1936, at Marion. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1996; and a son, Larry, in 1999. Survivors include two sons, Warren and Jerry; a sister, Corrine McDaris of Oklahoma City; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Burial will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Haven of Rest Cemetery, rural Hillsboro.

LONGHOFER, Ray
b. 27 Sep 1914 - Delevan, Kansas
d. 8 Aug 2001 - Marion, Kansas
From Link to the Past - Glenn Mueller collection
His wife Patricia (HENNESSY), died in 1997. Survivors include a daughter, Patty McLinden of Marion; two sisters, Opal Dalke of Hillsboro and Corine McDaris of Oklahoma City; two grandchildren; and four great -grandchildren. Burial will be in Marion Cemetery. Note: Ray was born Raymond Langhofer to David David and Golda Violet Fanatia Langhofer.

LONGHOFER, Theodore J.
b. 20 Apr 1906 - Woodbine, Kansas
d. Apr 1980 - Marion, Kansas
From the Marion County Recor, Marion, Kansas - April 30, 1980
Burial was in Marion Cemetery. Music at the service was by the church choir and by congregational singing of “Amazing Grace” Mrs. John D. Hett was the organist. Casket bearers were Milton Hiebert, Herman Janzen, C. H. Seibel, Fred Goossen, Dean Bernitz and Harold Cackler. Mrs. Abe Mohn and Mrs. Milton Hiebert were in charge of flowers. Theodore Jonathan Longhofer was born April 20, 1906 at Woodbine, the son of J. P. and Katherine (Feil) Longhofer. On Sept. 21, 1928 he was married to Bertha EHRLICH of Marion. The couple had two children, one son and one daughter. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and one granddaughter. Survivors include his widow, Bertha; daughter, Mrs. Harry (Theodora) Koslowsky of Marion, son, Donald, of Houston, Texas; four grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Harry (Esther) Wuthnow of Mesa, Ariz., Mrs. Mae (Roberta) Hardwick of Mira Loma, Calif., and Mrs. Alfred (Genevieve) Weinbrenner of Lee’s Summit, Mo., many nieces, nephews and multitude of friends.

LONGHOFER, Wesley E.
b. 24 Jan 1921 - Herington, Kansas
d. 3 Jun 1999 - Manhattan, Kansas
From Link to the Past - Glenn Mueller collection
Survivors include a daughter, Connie Kasten of Manhattan; two sons, Ronald of Kansas City, Mo. and David of Louisville, Texas; four sisters, Marian Conley of Seattle, Betty Rose and Mildred Wieter, both of Dallas, and Marjorie Arney of Amarillo, Texas; and five grandchildren. Burial will be in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Herington.

LONGHOFER, Wesley E.
b. 24 Jan 1921, Herrington, Kansas
d. 3 Jun 1999, Manhattan, Kansas
From Salina Journal - June 6, 1999
Survivors include a daughter, Connie Kasten; two sons, Ronald and David; four sisters, Marian Conley of Seattle, Betty Rose and Mildred Wieter, both of Dallas, and Marjorie Arney of Amarillo, Texas.

LONPITTY, Irene
Spouse's family from Dreispitz, Russia
b. 14 Aug 1932, Cyril, Oklahoma
d. 31 Jan. 1997, Wichita, Kansas
Survivors: husband, Leo HEINZE; Son, Vernon, daughters, Jane Blaine, Carolyn Mousley, Norma Ruiz; sisters, Thurma Elliot, Mary Gasson and Valerie Butler.

LOOS, Gottlieb
b. abt 1886
d. 30 Nov 1965, Denver, CO
Loos is survived by his wife, Anna; five daughters and seven stepchildren including Mrs. August Bauer of Fort Morgan and Mrs. Harold Bostron of Brush.

LOOS, Katherine
b. abt 1894
d. 17 Oct 1965
Pallbearers: five sons, one grandson.

LOOS, Nicholas H.
B. 28 Oct 1888 - Norka, Russia
D. 1 Feb 1980 - Denver, Colorado
From Newspaper Clipping
He moved to Lincoln, Neb., in 1891. In 1909, he married Emma SCHWARTZ who preceded him in death.
Survivors include a son, Harold, Denver; two daughters, Helen Petrie and Eleanor Welch, both of Denver; a brother, Jake, California; a sister, Lydia Loos, Omaha, Neb.

LOOSE, Jacob G.
b. 17 Oct 1880 Kraft, Russia
d. 3 Jan 1959, Denver, CO
He and his family came to America in 1912 and settled in Morgan county. Beside his wife, Mary, Loose is survived by nine children: Mrs. Mollie Melms and Mrs. Katherine Bettman of Denver, Mrs. Anna Dorn, Mrs. Esther Lind and Mrs. Marie Michael of Fort Morgan, Jacob of Fort Morgan, George of Sterling, Carl of Brush and Daniel of Billings, Mont

LOOSE, Marie
b. 22 May 1883 Kraft, Russia
d. 3 Oct 1965, Ft. Morgan, CO
Immigrated from Russia to Fort Morgan. She is survived by nine children.

LOOSE, Mollie
b. 4 Mar 1910 - Brush, Colorado
d. 23 Aug 23, 2003 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 26 Aug 2003
Interment will follow in the Bayard Cemetery. Mollie was born March 4, 1910 at Brush, Colo., to George and Mary Katherine (Lind) Loose. On Jan. 8, 1928, she married Edward REIFSCHNEIDER in Bayard. He preceded her in death in 1998. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Donna Reifschneider of Scottsbluff; daughter and son-in-law, Cleora and Tracy Nelson of Colorado Springs, Colo.; grandchildren, Jeff and his wife Lori Reifschneider of Scottsbluff, Paula and her husband Bradley Kihlthau of Scottsbluff, Jamie and her husband Mike Elwood of Garden Valley, Calif., Janine Mayo of Modesto, Calif., James Wisner of San Francisco, Calif., Suzette and her husband Wade Wimmer of Alliance, Kent and his wife Vikki Nelson of Leesburg, Va., and Carla and her husband, Kevin Maly of Wayne; 13 great grandchildren; and half sister Ruth Rusk of Westminster, Colo. Her parents; husband; son Alvin; daughter Luella; five sisters; two brothers and two grandsons preceded her in death.

LOOSE, Nancy Lee
b. 9 May 1938 - Fort Morgan, Colorado
d. 16 Dec 2006 - Aurora, Colorado
From Fort Morgan Times, Fort Morgan, Colorado -12-21-2006
Mrs. Neville was born May 9, 1938, to Alexander “Alex” and Elizabeth “Betty” (Ostwald) Loose in Fort Morgan. She married Donald NEVILLE June 3, 1956. She is survived by her husband, Don, and son, Brent, both of Burlington; a sister, Barbara Fries of Fort Collins, and twin sisters, Karen Spohr and Kay Amman, also of Fort Morgan. Interment at Fairview Cemetery in Burlington.

LOOSE, Ruth Clarissa
b. 7 Feb 1917, Rifle, CO
d. 8 Oct 1967, Ft. Morgan, CO
Besides her husband Robert B. Loose, she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Patricia Learned and Mrs.Roberta Schantz; a son, Robert (Fred); a sister, Mrs. Annie Randolph of Rifle; seven brothers, Gene George of Denver, Dale of Mabelle, Colo., Clyde and Walter of Rifle, Clarence of Goodland, Kans., Bert of Gypsum and William of Dallas, Texas.

LOOSEMORE, Charles F.
Husband of LeVera Ann BRAUER, daughter of Matilda BRACK.
Funeral Card:
Born: May 7, 1925 Omaha, Nebraska -- Died: January 27, 1982 Omaha, Nebraska

LOPER, George Henry
b. 28 Apr 1912, Lucas
d. 3 Jan 1996, Las Vegas, Nevada
From Hutchinson News - January 6, 1996
Son of Charles William and Maude Shockey Loper. On July 27, 1936, he married Gertrude Anna ZORN at Wilson. She died July 15, 1984. Survivors include: a son, Keith Loper; three daughters, Betty Newton, Sherith Zelenka, and Sharilyn Maberry; four sisters, Ruth Shaffer, Bunker Hill, Josie McNamara and Wanda Summer both Hale, Mo., and Wilma Rounkles, Tina, Mo.

LORENZ, Alvina
b. 26 Sep 1907, Durham, Kansas
d. 5 Apr 1999, Newton, Kansas
Her husband, Emanuel Lorenz, died Feb. 24, 1999. Survivors include a son, Stuart; a brother, Clarence Lorenz of Hillsboro; two sisters, Pearl Lorenz of Hillsboro and Vernedda N. Klein of Durham.

LORENZ, Clarence V.
b. 21 Dec 1908 - Durham, Kansas
d. 2 Aug 2002 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - August 3, 2002
He was born Dec. 21, 1908, in rural Durham, the son of Ezra and Katie Kaiser Lorenz. On Jan. 25, 1929, he married Esther Evelyn RAUH at Durham. She preceded him in death. On Sept. 4, 1975, he married Rubena Mueller. She survives. Other survivors include: a daughter, Marjorie Rediker, Durham; a sister, Vernedda Klein, Durham; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Burial will be in the Durham Park Cemetery, rural Durham.

LORENZ, Daniel E.
b. 6 Jan 1922 - Timken, Kansas
d. 23 Apr 1994 - La Crosse, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
Son of John and Mollie Erdman Lorenz. He married Helen FREIDENBERGER July 27, 1944, at Otis. Survivors include his wife of the home; two daughters, Anita Roberts of Fort Collins, Colo., and Donna K. Shaffer of Great Bend; one sister ,Esther Koochel of Albert; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Harry Lorenz, and one sister, Mildred Rodie. Burial will be at Baptist Cemetery in rural Bison.

LORENZ, Pearl
b. 26 Feb 1911 - Durham, Kansas
d. 7 Jul 2002 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hillsboro Star Journal - July 11, 2002
Born Feb. 26, 1911, near Durham, she was the daughter of the late Ezra and Katie (Kaiser) Lorenz. . Survivors include her care giver, Marvin Rediker of Durham; brother, Clarence Lorenz of Hillsboro; and sister Vernedda Klein of Durham. Organist was Connee Willis. Casket bearers were Virgil Oblander, Jonas Frantz, Jeff Hand, Duane Kaiser, and Wayne Oblander. Burial was in Durham Park Cemetery in rural Durham.

LORENZ, Roman Nicholas
b. 19 Oct 1923 - Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin
d. 6 Jan 2002 - Peshtigo, Wisconsin
From Obituary
Son of the late Jacob and Clara (Schuesler) Lorenz. On June 24, 1944, Roman married Irma KENT in Peshtigo. He is survived by his wife, Irma; three daughters, Kristine (Doug) Sheraski, Claire (Brian) Ewald, . and Claudia (Robert) Gaveske; two sons, Daniel (Pam) Lorenz and David (Phylis); one brother, Clarence (Delores) Lorenz of Sheboygan; two sisters, Rose Termaat of Peshtigo and Mary Jochman of Plymouth; 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Roman was preceded in death by one brother, one sister and two sons-in-law, James Madsen and David McCabe. Burial will be at the Riverside Cemetery, Peshtigo.

LORENZE, Amelia
b. 24 Mar 1898 Russia
d. 5 Jul 1983 Russell, Russell, Kansas
She married Henry FOOS Sept. 8, 1918, at Bazine. He died April 8, 1963. Survivors: son, Clarence; brothers Adam Lorenze, WaKeeney; George Lorenze, Ferndale,Ore.

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

LOUCKS, Anna C.
b. abt 1917
d. 2 June 2004 - Moundrige, Kansas
From Wichita Eagle - Friday, June 4, 2004
Survivors: husband, Orlin; daughter, Phyllis Stucky, brothers, Martin and Jacob Loucks; sisters, Nora LcCounte, Gerdie Gouchenour, Edan Mae Steele.

LOUCKS, Mary L.
b. 24 Apr 1924, Topeka
d. 30 Apr 1982, Kismet
From Hutchinson News - Sunday, May 2, 1982
She married Marvin W. KRAUSE June 12, 1949, at Arkansas City. Survivors: widower; son, John; daughters, Rachel Abbott, Kathryn Krause; brother, Richard, Elizabeth, N.J.; sister, Rebecca Gilmore, Arkansas City.

LOUTT, Ida
b. 11 Dec 1888 - Fredonia, North Dakota
d. 28 Jun 1962 - Ellendale, North Dakota
From Northern Union Outlook",September 11, 1962
On February 11, 1908, she was united in marriage to Abraham REISWIG, and tot his union were born two children, Albert and Tillie. She also raised five foster children. She is survived by: Her husband, Abraham REISWIG; One son, Albert of Harvey; Her daughter, Tillie WERTH, also of Harvey; Five foster children, Esther, Katherine, Irene, Betty, and Chester; 4 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers, 3 sisters, as well as a host of friends

LOUTZENHISER, Johnnie Jr.
b. 7 Dec 1919, Geneseo
d. 4 Oct 1990, Longmont, Colo.
From Newspaper Clipping
Son of John Logan and Estella Hoss Loutzenhiser. On April 12, 1947, he married Betty Jean RUHL at Hutchinson. She died Dec. 15, 1987. Survivors include; a daughter, Kathy Precht; two brothers,Robert, Atchison, and Marvin, Hutchinson; a sister, Waneita Haggard, Lyons.

LOUTZENHISER, Robert Ansel
b. 23 Feb 1923, Geneseo
d. 4 Jan 1993, Atchison
From Newspaper Clipping
Son of John and Stella Hoss Loutzenhiser. He was a resident of Atchison since 1985, moving from Hutchinson. He married Lucille DEPPERSCHMIDT Aug. 29, 1969, at Great Bend. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Lynn and Larry; two stepdaughters, Angela Step and Rita Day; one brother, Marvin of South Hutchinson; one sister, Juanita Haggard of Lyons.

LOVELLETTE, Brett Edward
b. 6 Jun 1968 - Ottawa, Illinois
d. 24 Jan 2002 - Princeton, Illinois
From Heinrich Galliart/ Galyardt Family History and Glenn Mueller collection
The graveside service at Ropp Mennonite Cemetery, White Oak Township, McLean County. Son of Lon and Karen Gallliart Lovellette. He married N. Marianne Israel on Dec. 20, 1997, in Normal. She survives. Also surviving are his parents of Morris; one daughter, Emma Sophia Lovellette, Normal; one son, Henry Allen Lewis Lovellette, Normal; one brother, Kevin Lovellette, Chicago; his father-in-law, John Israel, and his mother-in-law, Sally Israel. He also survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins. His grandparents preceded him in death.

LOWE, Frank W.
Spouse's Family from Dreispitz, Russia
b. 10 Oct 1915
d. 1 Feb 1998, Shawnee Mission, Kansas
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Edna (KRAMER) Lowe, in 1973, and a daughter, Vicki Hendrix in 1990. He is survived by his wife, Barbara J. Lowe; a son, John E. Lowe; daughters, Phyllis K. Anderson, and Caroline J. Allen; stepdaughters, Terrie J. McGill and Cindy I. Gries; two brothers, Richard Lowe, Perth Ontario, Canada; William Lowe, Kansas City; sister, Annie L. Hahnel, Kansas City.

LOWE, Leonard L.
b. l4 May 1905 - West Plains, Missouri
d. 12 Apr 1978 - Ellsworth, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Ella BOHL Nov. 17,1937, in Ellsworth. She died March 8, 1956. Survivors include two sons, Robert and Arlan; one brother, Roy of West Plains, MO; two sisters, Mrs. Ada Bale of West Plains, MO, and Mrs. Sylvia Bacon of Boise, ID.

LOWEN, Katherine A.
b. 30 Mar 1910 - Hooker, Oklahoma
d. 27 May 2004 - Hutchinson, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, May 29, 2004
Daughter of Jacob W. and Katherine Matthies Lowen. On July 11, 1963, she married Arthur NICKEL. He died Aug. 24, 1972. Survivors include: a stepson-in-law, Robert Queen, Hutchinson; a stepdaughter, Sharon Queen, Hutchinson; two brothers, Frank Lowen, Mineral Wells, Texas, and Clifton Lowen and his wife Mary, New Haven, Conn.; step-granddaughter, Stephanie Queen, Hutchinson; niece, Alberta Mouser, Garden City; nephews, Ronnie Lowen, New Haven, Conn., Robert Lowen and his wife, Peggy, Waterford, N.Y.; step-niece, Martha Casey, Austin, Texas; and great nephews and nieces, Bill and Cheryl Mouser, Dalles Mouser, all at Garden City, Keith and Deborah Mouser, Temple, Texas, Matthew and Alyson Lowen, Waterford, N.Y.; and numerous great-great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister, Nellie Fast; a brother-in-law, Clarence Fast; a sister-in-law, Katherine Lowen; a nephew, LeRoy Fast; and a nephew-in-law, Cleo Mouser. Graveside service at Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson.

LOY, Amos M
b. 4 April 1887, Effingham, Ill
d. 17 Nov 1980, Hutchinson
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Nola G. ECKHARDT, Oct. 7, 1935 in Hutchinson. Survivors: widow; son: Harold; daughter: Mrs. Marjorie Norris; stepsons: William Eckhardt, Bruce Eckhardt, Cherokee, Okla.; stepdaughter, Mrs. Wilma Stalcup.

LOZADA, Ricarte E.
b. 12 Nov 1940 - Philippines
d. 29 Oct 2001 - Madison, Wisconsin
From Sheboygan Press - October 31, 2001
Son of the late Irineo and Eulalia (Evangelista) Lozada. He married Solita TOLENTINO on April 1, 1961 in the Philippines. Survivors include his wife Solita, four children, Eric Lozada, Garibaldi Lozada, Kevin Lozada and Jennifer Lozada; two grandchildren, Jessica and Christopher Lozada; two brothers, Irene Lozada Jr. and Plaridel Lozada; two sisters, Jasmin Lozada, and Olivia (Oscar) Depante.

LUBACH, Edith M.
b. 21 Sep 1927 - Sheboygan, Wisconsin
d. 10 Feb 2005 - Sheboygan, Wisconsin
From The Sheboygan Press - February 12, 2005
Born to George and Catherine (Vercouteren) Lubach. On Nov. 13, 1948 she was united in marriage to Joseph V. CYKANA of Sheboygan. In addition to her husband, Joseph, Edith is survived by two sons, Michael (Wendy) Cykana of Mansfield, Texas and their children, Christopher (Heidi), Peter and Kaitlin; and Phillip (Julie Lindahl M.D.) Cykana of Minnetonka, Minn. and their son, Tom; a daughter, Linda Cykana of Madison, and her children, Jeremy and Jenell; three great-grandchildren, Evan, Noelle and Alexis; a brother, Carl Lubach of Sheboygan; three sisters, Geraldine Dunne of La Crosse, Carol Spelshaus of Sheboygan and Bernice (Kenneth) Sabrowsky of Howards Grove; a sister-in-law, Doris Lubach of Sheboygan; and other family members. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Mulder; a brother, George Lubach; an infant brother, Harold; a sister-in-law, Dela Lubach; and two brothers-in-law, Desmond Dunne and Roger Spelshaus. Interment will take place in Sunrise Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

LUCAS, Elvin Edward
b. 22 Jun 1930 - Woodward County, Oklahoma
d. 25 Feb 2001 - Arnett, Oklahoma
From Northwest Oklahoman - March 8, 2001
Son of Earl Ralph and Jessie Springer Lucas.. On June 21, 1952, Elvin married Delores FELTENBERGER. Two sons, Rodney Ray and Gary Lynn, were born to them. The latest family members were a foster daughter, Dawn Everett, her husband, Bryan, and their little daughter, Courtney. Elvin was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Chester, and his son, Rodney. He is survived by his beloved wife, Dolores; son, Gary, and daughter-in-law, Tammy, grandson, Ryan Taylor and granddaughter, Sondra Lucas; grandaughters: Miranda and Prairie Lucas; granddaughter, Kelli Longhofer and her husband, Briani; granddaughter, Rebecca Suthers and her husband, Chance.; granddaughter, Narcrista Coolely and her husband, Kyle; two sisters: Greta West of Vici, and Viola Miller of Woodward.

LUCK, Henry
b. 14 Jan 1862, Brauschveig, South Africa
d. 11 Mar unk - Missouri
Son of Wm. and Augusta Luck. Henry Luck came to America with his parents in 1880. On June 18,1892, he married Charlotte RIFFLE. They had 4 children, 3 girls and 1 son. Hanna Bertha, Anna Elizabeth and Lydia who died age 2-1/2 years old, and also one son, Samuel. Leaves his wife of Sheldon and children, Mrs.Ernest Chapman, Ks; Mrs.Fred Hass, Lincolnville, Ks. and Samuel Luck of near Irwin; 1 brother, who is still living in South Africa.

LUCK , Rosalee
B. 15 Sep 1908 - Shattuck, Oklahoma
D. 30 Dec 2001 - Enid, Oklahoma
From Northwest Oklahoman - January 10, 2002
The graveside services were Thursday, January 3, 2002, at 1:00 P.M. in the Memorial Park Cemetery Chapel. She was born to George and Lydia (Ehrlich) Luck. She is survived by numerous cousins.

LUCK, Theodore Lee
b. 30 Jan 1934 - WaKeeney, Kansas
d. 25 Jun 1946
Son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Luck. He leaves his parents and a brother, Paul Leroy; and grandmother, Mrs.Charlotte Luck of Sheldon.

LUDWIG, Josephine M.
b. 14 May 1927 - Great Bend, Kansas
d. 25 Nov 1991 - Liberal, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
Daughter of Karl and Agnes (Watts) Ludwig. On April 10, 1949, she married Orland V. BRACK at Otis. He died June 18, 1985. Survivors include a son, Karl, Liberal; a daughter, Linda Olson, Liberal; two brothers, Robert Ludwig, Hoisington and Delbert Ludwig, Paris, CA; a sister, Wilma Kitterman, Pampa, Texas; five grandchildren. Graveside service in the Otis Lutheran Cemetery, Otis.

LUEKER, Lillie L.
b. 17 Sep 1908
d. 10 Oct 2005 - Chapman, Kansas
From Hillsboro Star Journal - Thursday, October 20, 2005
Daughter of Henry and Anna (Weber) Lueker. On Oct. 4, 1926, she married Harry GRANZOW at Herington. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; brother, Arnold Lueker; and two sisters, Clara Lueker and Irene Rindt. Survivors include a daughter, Harriet Holeman of Abilene; son, LaVerne Granzow of Albuquerque, N.M.; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; and a step-great-great-grandchild. Burial was in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Herington.

LUERMAN, Charles
b. 18 Oct 1890 - Dubuque, Kansas
d. 12 Mar 1977 - Hays, Kansas
He married Mary KLUESNER on November 30, 1916, at Dubuque. Survivors are: widow; son, Clayton, Dorrance; daughters: Mrs. Meade (Violet) Bennett, Arlington, TX; Mrs. Harold (Vergie) Heffel, Luray; Mrs Albert (Blanche) Hilgenberg, Ellis; Mrs Earl (Florence) Cook, Mrs Leroy (Gloria) Waymaster, both Bunker Hill; brother: Ed, Dorrance; John, Russell; sisters: Mrs Matilda Ruby, Mrs Emma Steinle, both Russell; Mrs Lena Meier, Bunker Hill.

LUERMAN, Clayton Charles
b. 28 Jun 1929 - Dorrance, Kansas
d. 22 Nov 1977 - Great Bend, Kansas
He married Darlene JANDA on January 14,1954, Wilson. Survivors include: widow; mother, Mary Luerman, Dorrance; daughters: Kathleen J. Wehling, Trudy Luerman, Cynthia A. Luerman; grandson, Christopher S. Wehling; sisters: Violet A. Bennett, Arlington, Tx; Virgie M. Heffel, Luray; Florence E. Cook, Bunker Hill; Blanche M. Hilgenberg, Ellis; Gloria M. Waymaster, Bunker Hill.

LUERMAN, Edward William
b. 28 Jun 1900 - Dubuque, Kansas
d. 27 Dec 1978 - Dubuque, Kansas
Son of Herman & Minnie (Schmidt) Luerman. On June 25, 1931, he married Alvena DICK at Dorrance. They had two daughters,Virginia and Erma. He was preceded in death by parents, brothers: Henry, and Charles; sisters: Emma Steinle, and Lizzie Klusener. Survivors include: wife; daughters: Mrs Eugene (Virginia) Bitter, Mrs Richard (Erma) Killian; brother: John Luerman, Russell; sisters Mrs Tillie Ruby, Russell; Mrs Lena Meier, Bunker Hill, grandchildren: Randy, Rick, Renae Kilian.

LUERMAN, Emma
b. 21 Jun 1896, Russell County
d. 8 Sep 1977, Russell
From Newspaper Clipping
Daughter of Herman and Minnie (Schmitt) Luerman.
Emma married David W. STEINLE May 17, 1917, Dubuque Church, Five children: Esther, Edna, Lavern, LaVada, Velda. Mr. Steinle died Janary 8, 1976. Also parents, 3 brothers, Henry, Charles, an infant, George Luerman, sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Klusener. Survivors: 5 children: Mrs. Bernard (Esther) Foran, Luray; Mrs. Edwin (Edna) Small; and Laverne Steinle, both Russell; Mrs. Noyd (LaVada) Small, Bunker Hill; Mrs. Harold (Velda) Hudnail, Grea Bend; 2 sisters: Mrs. Tillie Ruby, Russell and Mrs.Lena Meier, Bunker Hill; 2 brothers, John Luerman,Russell; Ed Luerman, Dorrance; nephew, Warren Klusener, Hutchinson, who was reared after being taken into the Steinle home after death of his mother when 4 years old.

LUERMAN, Emma E.
b. 21 Jun 1896 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 8 Sep 1977 - Russell, Kansas
Russell Daily News 9-9-1977
Burial will be in the Bunker Hill Cemetery. She married David W. STEINLE on May 17, 1917, at the Dubuque Church in southeast Russell County. Mr. Steinle died Jan. 8, 1976.
Survivors are: One son, LaVern, Russell; four daughters, Mrs. Bernard (Esther) Foran, Luray, Mrs. Edwin (Edna) Small, Russell, Mrs. Noyd (LaVada) Small, Bunker Hill, and Mrs. Harold (Velda) Hudnall, Great Bend; two brothers, John Luerman, Russell, and Ed Luerman, Dorrance; two sisters, Mrs. Tillie Ruby, Russell, and Mrs. Lena Meyer, Bunker Hill; 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

LUERMAN, Herman C.
b. 14 Feb 1909 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 24 Aug 1994 - Russell, Kansas
From Freida Karst Collection
Son of Henry and Rosa (Martin) Luerman. He married Mathilda A. "Tillie: MEYERES April 28, 1931, at Hoisington. Survivors include his wife of the home; one son, John H. Luerman of Susank; one sister, Viola Weeks of Cawker City; three grandchildren; and three gt. grandchildren. Burial at Odin Cemetery in Odin.

LUERMAN, Minnie Vera
b. 23 Jun 1919 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 13 Mar 2006 - Russell, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Thursday, March 16, 2006
Born to John and Kate (Meier) Luerman. She attended Fort Hills Rural School. She married August KAUFMAN on Aug. 4, 1936, in Dubuque. He preceded her in death Jan. 9, 1987. Survivors include a son, Gary Kaufman, Great Bend; two sisters, Eunice McBroom and Irene Snook, both of Russell; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Burial in Dubuque Cemetery, southeast of Russell.

LUFT, Lucy
b. 16 Jul 1895, Burlingame
d. 6 Mar 1991, Cheney
From Newspaper Clipping
Daughter of John Sr. and Augusta Marie Wustemann Luft. On April 19, 1922, she married Elmer L. STOFER at Granada, Colo. He died Jan. 7, 1952. Survivors include: a son, Lloyd, Hutchinson; a daughter, Velma Clevenger, Wichita.

LUFT, Susanna Katharina
b. 17 Sep 1838 - Kraft, Volga
d. 23 Dec 1915 - Tacoma, WA
From Heritage Review - 23 Jan 1993 - DEP 4 Jan 1916 NR 2171
Married Lorenz ECKERT (d. 23 Jul 1891). Survivors: 2 sons, 3 daughters (2 daughters in Tacoma)

LUNDGEN, Alvin O.
B. 2 May 1919 - Anacona, Montana
D. 2 Jul 1001 - Smith Center, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - July 3,2001
Survivors include his wife, Lena; two sisters, Doris Hucal, Ashland, Calif., and Elta O'Keith, Visalia, Calif. Burial in the Germantown Cemetery, Kensington.

LUNDGREN, VERA
94th Birthday Celebration
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, September 3, 2006
She was born Aug. 29, 1912, at the home of her grandparents in Ness County. Her family lived in a sod house northwest of Healy. On June 12, 1935, she married Harold J. LUNGREN at Gove. He died Jan. 19, 2000. She is a retired teacher and was a member and served on the boards of many local, district and state organizations, including the General Federation of Women's Clubs. Her children and spouses are Sheila and Jim Beougher, Larry and Anita Lundgren and Darrel Lundgren, all of Gove. She has seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

LUNDGREN, Vincent T.
b. 24 Aug 1912, Waukegan, Ill
d. 11 Mar 1982, Salina
From Hutchinson News - Friday, March 12,1982
He married Erlanne CARLSON June 10, 1939. Survivors: widow; sons, Robert; James; daughter, Lois Franke; brother, Rev. C. Russell, Montoursville, Penn.

LUNDGRIN, Anna Elizabeth
b. 18 May 1870, Dreispitz, Russia
d. 1 Oct 1949, Sylvan Grove, Kansas
In 1890 she was united in marriage with Gottfried KLEIN. A few years after, with her husband and one son, David, she immigrated Wilson, Kansas. She was the mother of 13 children, 5 predeceased her. Her husband preceded her in death on August 29, 1941. The eight children who remain are as follows: David of Altadena, Calif.; Gottfried of Hutchinson, Kansas; Jacob of Lucas; Alex of Tulsa, Okla.; Mrs. Anna Luck of Lincoln; Mrs. Ida Mueller; Mrs. Mary Mueller; and Miss Minnie Klein of Sylvan Grove.

LUNDGRIN, Bertha
b. 25 Sep 1914, Lucas
d. 8 Jun 1995, Ellsworth
From Newspaper Clipping
Daughter of David and Marie Herbel Lundgrin. On April 24, 1938, she married Richard ALLEN at Lucas. He survives. Other survivors include: two sisters, Lydia Steinle, Lucas, and Sarah Hawks, Clay Center.

LUNDGRIN, George Fredrick
b. 17 Sept 1911 - Ellinwood, Kansas
d. 16 Jan 2005 - Hooker, Oklahoma
From Hutchinson (Kans) News - Wednesday, January 19, 2005
He was the eldest child of Mary (Herbel) and George Lundgrin who were Volga German immigrants from Driespitz, Russia. On Sept. 26, 1935, George and Eva PETROWSKY were united in marriage at St. John's Lutheran Church. They fulfilled their roles as Christian parents raising four daughters in a close-knit family. Their second born, a son, (George Allen) died in 1942. George was preceded in death by his parents, wife of 56 years, son, one granddaughter, Krystal Marie Anderson, two brothers, Reubin and Raynard, and two sisters, Clara and Leona. George is survived by his four daughters: Anita and her husband, Gerald Trimpe; Camie and her husband, Don Bridal; Regina and her husband, Bruce Anderson, all of Hooker, Okla.; Nancy and her husband, Bill Lines of Goodwell, Okla.; and special son, Marlin Feil. Grandchildren include: Ricky Trimpe and wife Ruby; George Trimpe; RaSonya and husband Brian Chadick; Shaun Noyes and wife Lora; Jeff Noyes; Brooke and husband Ryan Fredricks; Cara Lines; Jennifer Anderson; and special granddaughter, Lori Conner. Great-grandchildren are: Kevin Chadick; Alexis and Riley Trimpe; Marcus and Monica Romero; Makenzie Noyes; and Aubrie Fredricks. Interment will be in the Hooker Cemetery.

LUNDGRIN, Lydia
b. 10 Jan 1903 - Durham, Kansas
d. 21 Jul 1996 -Ellsworth, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller collection
She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred D. (STEINLE) , and a son, Wilbert. Survivor include a daughter, Anita Janowski of Milwaukee; a sister, Sarah Hawks of Morganville; four grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Burial will be in the Dorrance cemetery.

LUNDY, Amos "Cleo"
b. 13 Nov 1916 - Braman, Oklahoma
d. 23 Feb 1995 - Braman, Oklahoma
From funeral card
Son of Verna May (Farrah) and Amos P. Lundy. He married Esther BENDER, a Russell native, on Oct. 22, 1938. They were blessed with one son, Robert Alan. Following Esther's death in December 15, 1985, A.C. met and married Lee REICH LUNDY on August 2, 1987 in Russell. Preceding him in death were his mother and father, wife Esther, and his two sisters: Letha Marvel and Margie Mortimer. A.C. is survived by his wife, Leona Marie; his son Robert Alan; grandchildren: Robert Warren, Julia Anna and Amelia Esther Lundy; and his daughter-in-law Janice A. Lundy; his step-daughter Janice Murphy and husband Bill; six step-grandchildren: Debbie, Carlee, Jacque, Annette, Spencer, and Ryan; and six step-gt. grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
Clergy: Rev. Michael Fibranz. Music: "Amazing Grace"; "Ava Maria", "Nearer My God to Thee" and "How Great Thou Art". Soloist: Byrne Wood Organist: Sandy Krug. Casket Bearers: Rich Bender, Paul Frank, Robert W. Lundy, Larry Nelson, Bill Murphy, and Erick Eaton. Interment: St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Russell, KS

LUST, Anna K.
B. 8 Mar 1903 - Pine Island, New York
D. 30 Apr 1975 - Wichita, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
She was married to Louie BOGER, Feb. 1, 1939, at Hoisington. Survivors are the widower; son, Richard. Burial will be in Great Bend Mausoleum, Great Bend. Additional Information: See the obituary for Ludwig (Louie) Boger.

LUST, Elmer L.
b. 29 Nov 1923 - Barton County, Kansas
d. 20 May 2005 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, May 26, 2005, Great Bend (Kan) Tribune - May 26, 2005
Son of Alex and Lydia Streck Lust. On Oct. 31, 1964, he married Bonnie Jean McNEAL at Great Bend. She died Dec. 5, 1979. Survivors include: a daughter, Jamie Wolf and her husband, Shane, Hoisington; a brother, Leo, Salina; a sister, Esther Boxberger, Hoisington; and three grandchildren, Kenzie, Keeley and Karter Wolf. Burial will be in Hoisington Cemeter.

LYHANE, Catherine
b. 29 Jun 1897, Marshall County
d. 24 Aug 1978, Newton
From Newspaper Clippin
Married Charles WEBER. He died in 1971. Survivors: daughter, Mrs. Pauline Goeckel, Newton.