SCHUMACHER, Ben
b. 14 Apr 1920 - Streeter, North Dakota
d. 24 Mar 2006 - Park City
From Billings Gazette, Billings, MT - 26 Mar 2006
Son of German Russian immigrants, Jacob Schumacher and Eva Dockter.
Ben married Elsie SCHETTLEY on Feb. 21, 1941, and they settled on their farm near the family homestead. They had four sons, Gerald J. (Suzon) Schumacher of Detroit Lakes, Minn., Dennis D. (Bonnie) Schumacher of Demming, N.M., Ronald B. Schumacher of Helena, and Robert D. (Jackie) Schumacher of Terry. Ben is preceded in death by his parents, wife Elsie, brothers Jacob, Christian, Adam, Henry and sisters Eva, Mary, Lydia and Leah. He is survived by brother, Marvin and wife, Janice of Clarksville, Iowa; sisters, Maggie and her husband Emil Raeuer of Napoleon, N.D., Emma Werre of Bismarck, N.D., and Rose and Ed Rau of Jamestown, N.D.; his sister-in-law, Martha Schumacher of Streeter, N.D.; his four sons, nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services at the Park City Cemetery.

SCHUMACHER, Darlene V.
b. 23 Dec 1943 - Quinter, Kansas
d. 24 Nov 2004 - Dodge City, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, November 27, 2004
Daughter of Nick and Elizabeth Stecklein Schumacher. Survivors include: a brother, Jim, Russell; four sisters, Agnes Tholen, Grinnell, Mary Depperschmidt, La Crosse, Marge Depperschmidt, Hill City, and Pat Selensky, Dodge City; and numerous nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents, seven brothers, Ralph, Eddie, Rich, Herbert, Gilbert, Hubert and Roman; and two sisters, Dorinda Schumacher and Louella Ribordy. Burial will be in Grainfield Cemetery, Grainfield.

SCHUMACHER, Donald D.
b. 12 Dec 1926 - Minatare, Nebraska
d. 28 Nov 2005 - Cheyenne, Wyoming
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 6 Dec 2005
Born to Leo and Ebba Schumacher. He married his childhood sweetheart Ruby SALSTROM on Jan. 16, 2004. Survivors include his wife, Ruby Schumacher of Cheyenne; sister, Leone Carlson of Scottsbluff; stepdaughter, Barbara Herman of Littleton, Colo.; three step-grandchildren; one step great-grandchild and nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Preceding him in death were his parents, Leo and Ebba Schumacher, sister, Leta Joyce and brother, Robert Schumacher.

SCHUMACHER, Elizabeth Ann - See Elizabeth Ann Herrman

SCHUMACHER, Herbert H.
b. 25 Aug 1924 - Munjor, Kansas
d. 17 Apr 2003 - Wichita, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Friday, April 18, 2003
Son of Nicholas and Elizabeth Stecklein Schumacher. On Aug. 16, 1948, he married Wilma DINKEL at Grainfield. She survives. Other survivors include: a son, Kenny, Hutchinson; four daughters, Janet Campmire, Topeka, and Jackie Smith, Liz Kraushaar and Karen Baldauf, all of Hutchinson; a brother, Jim, Russell; five sisters, Darlene Schumacher and Pat Selensky, both of Dodge City, Marge Depperschmidt, Hill City, Mary Depperschmidt, La Crosse, and Agnes Tholen, Grinnell; 12 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Amy Newboles; six brothers, Ralph, Richard, Roman, Hubert, Edward and Gilbert; and two sisters, Dorinda Schumacher, and Luella Ribordy. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson.

SCHUMACHER, Irene Diane - See Irene Diane Dreiling

SCHUMACHER, Joe
b. 14 Oct 1909, Protection
d. 15 Sep 1985, Ashland
From Hutchinson News
He married Viola SCHULTZ May 9, 1943, at Protection. Survivors: wife; son, Von; daughters, Ruth Ellen Schumacher, Rose Ann Snyder, Ruby Somma; sisters, Caroline Melia, Bucklin, Ida Mae Hadley, Littleton,Colo.

SCHUMACHER, Lorena A.
b. 17 Dec 1915 - Hays, Kansas
d. 28 May 2005 - Victoria, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Friday, June 3, 2005
Born to John and Anna (Steckline) Schumacher. Survivors include nieces and nephews. Burial in the church cemetery.

SCHUMACHER, Marcella E.
b. 14 Feb 1914 - Munjor, Kansas
d. 8 Jan 2006 - Hays, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Wednesday, January 11, 2006
Born to Alex and Catherine (Leiker) Schumacher. She married Alex PFANNENSTIEL on April 17, 1934, at Munjor. He preceded her in death in July 1971. Survivors include a son, Floyd Pfannenstiel and wife, Sheila, Hays; two daughters, Viola Dorzweiler and husband, Leo, Catherine, and Jeanie Guthrie and husband, Wayne, Lenexa; a brother, Bill Schumacher and wife, Melba, Las Cruces, N.M.; seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son Harold Lee Pfannenstiel; a daughter, LaVerna Jorgensen; a grandson, Leo Steven Dorzweiler; a granddaughter, Gladys Dreiling; three brothers; and three sisters. Burial in St. Francis Cemetery, Munjor.

SCHUMACHER, Melvin Anthony
b. 7 Dec 1924, Victoria, Kansas
d. 22 Mar 2001, Overland Park, Kansas
From Salina Journal - March 27, 2001
Survivors include three daughters, Kathleen White, Karen Mize and Karla Raupp; two sons, Ronald and Richard; two brothers, Norman and Leland, both of Victoria; two sisters, Jeannette Younger of Victoria and Paula Palermo of Kansas City, Mo. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Salina.

SCHUMACHER, Reinhard N.
b. 13 Nov 1910 - Spencer, Nebraska
d. 26 Jan 21004 -Gering, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff NE - 29 Jan 2004
Interment at Fairview Cemetery. Born, to Joseph and Anna (Neu) Schumacher. He is survived by one sister, Lanita Bartels of Minatare, numerous nieces and nephews and a very special friend, Walter Scott of Minatare. His parents, five brothers and three sisters preceded him in death.

SCHUMACHER, Scholastic Charlotte
b. 19 Dec 1916 Munjor, Kansas
d. 10 Aug 1999 Hutchinson, Reno, Kansas
Parents were Jacob and Margaret (Korbe) Schumacher. She married Thomas W. JENKINS on March 4, 1945, in Hays. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Nora C. Reinecker and Rose M. Thomas; three brothers, Paul Schumacher, Rich Schumacher and Ignatius Schumacher, all of Hays; a sister, Felicitis Sally Woods, Mulvane. She was preceded in death by six brothers, Edwin, Felix, Julius, Adolph, Nicholas and Hillarius Schumacher, and two sisters, Agnes Leikam and Marcella Kuhn.

SCHUMAN, Glenae I.
b. 4 Mar 1907 - Trego County, Kansas
d. 10 Dec 2000 - WaKeeney, Kansas
From Hutchinson News
Daughter of John and Emma (Reynolds) Schuman. She married Robert KEADY in 1927. They were divorced. She married Clyde W. HOOVER in 1948. He died in 1961. She married Forrest HENDRICKS in 1971. He died in 1989. Survivors include a daughter, Iris Press; two sisters, Helen Morton, Ellis, and Ida Hinshaw, Missoula, Mont. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Don, Gene and Dale Schuman, and a sister, Georgia Stephens.

SCHUMAN, Molly - See Molly Adam

SCHUMAN, Pauline - See Pauline Steffen

SCHUMANN, Helen M. - See Helen M. Sprecker

SCHUPBACH, Caroline
b. 12 Sep 1884, Burlington
d. abt 1974, Kiowa
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Fred MICHEL January 16, 1916. He died November 27,1965. Survivors: sons: George, John, Ben of Kiowa; Vern, Hialeah, Fla; Raymond, Dallas; daughters: Mrs. Emma Greiner, Tremont,Ill; Mrs.Alice Belt, Wichita; brothers: Sam and Fred Schupbach, Kiowa; Frank, Chanute; sister, Mrs.Marie Bieri, Seneca.

SCHURTER, Irene Marie
b. 18 Apr 1913 - Alfalfa County, Oklahoma
d. 22 Mar 2004 - Meade, Kansas
From Enid News, Oklahoma - Wednesday, March 24, 2004
Burial in Apostolic Christian Cemetery in Burlington. Born to Fred and Katie Zehr Schurter. On Nov. 1, 1933, she married Walter W. ARMBRUSTER at Alva. Surviving are three daughters, Charlene R. Ackerman of Meade, Carolee A. Whitacre of La Habra, Calif., and Cecelia I. Castle of Jet; one sister, Wilma Frohock of Blackwell; 11 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband on July 18, 1996, one son, three brothers and two grandsons.

SCHUSTER, Fancis "Hank"
b. 10 Oct 1931 - Ellis, Kansas
d. 5 Jan 2001 - Denver, Colorado
From Hays Daily News - January 10, 2001
Son of James Joseph and Katherine (Aschenbrenner) Schuster. He married Phyllis Ann HUBER on Jan. 20, 1953, in Hays. Survivors include his wife; three sons, Keith, Sam, and Michael. He was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Weber.

SCHUSTER, Joseph M.
b. 5 May 1928 - Trego County, Kansas
d. 24 Mar 2007 - WaKeeney, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Monday, March 26, 2007
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Ann, in 1983; and a daughter, Josephine Ann Schuster. Survivors include his wife, Regina, of the home; two stepsons, E. Wayne Littlechild and Eric Littlechild, both of WaKeeney; a stepdaughter, Mary Timm of Colorado Springs; a brother, Donald Schuster of Hays; two sisters, Elsie Weber of WaKeeney and Mary Ann Pfannenstiel of Silver Lake; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Christ the King Catholic Cemetery.

SCHUSTER, Juanita F. - See Juanita F. Andrews

SCHUSTER, Pauline C.
b. 9 Oct 1899 - St. Mary’s, Nebraska
d. 31 Mar 2001 - Herington, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Sunday, April 1, 2001
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph P. STRODA, in 1990; and a son, Leroy. Survivors include a son, Maurice of Ramona; a daughter, Evelyn Anderson of West Fork, Ark Burial will be in St. Phillip's Catholic Cemetery, Hope.

SCHUSTER, Ruth W. - See Ruth W. Norvell

SCHUTTLER, Marie
B. 1 Apr 1884 - Russia
D. 23 Dec 1975 - Kansas City, Missouri
From Newspaper Clipping
She was married to Theodore E. SCHUETTLER Aug. 6, 1902, at Baku, Russia. He died Feb. 14, 1969. Survivors are daughter: Mrs. Emilie Violett, Kansas City, Mo. Burial will be in Hoisington Cemetery. (A maiden name was not shown)

SCHUTZ, Alberta M.
b. 6 Apr 1917
d. 21 Apr 1975
From Pamphlet from Funeral Home
Submitted by Cindy Boone
Rev. Elmer Logan, Highland Baptist Church, Officiant. Faye Roswell Peters, Organist, Lucille McWilliams, Soloist. Pallbearers - Mark Baning, Richard Baning, Harry Marshall, Mathew Marschall, Louis Schutz, Albert Wedell. Interment Private - Fairmount Cemetery. NOTE: This a great-aunt of mine on my mother’s side. For info see Magdelena Bitsch Schutz. Children: John David Cozad b. 30-22-1944, Denver, Colo., Kathleen Sue Cozad b. 30-210-1947, Denver, Colo.

SCHUTZ, Catherine
b. 21 Dec 1914
d. 2 Apr 1980
From Pamphlet from Funeral Home
Submitted by Cindy Boone
In Memory of Catherine McFate. Graveside Services - Fort Logan National Cemetery. The Reverend Paul Hill, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, officiating.
NOTE: This is a great-aunt of mine on my mother’s side.Her parents were Albert and  Magdalena Bitsch Schutz. Spelled Bitsch in Russia, Bietsch early in USA, and Beach later in USA. The Bitsch family from Hoffnungstal, Russia in the Black Sea Region. Her husband was Claude C. McFate, and they had no children. Siblings: Albert Schutz, Jr.; Helen Schutz Marshall; Alberta Schutz Cozad; Marie Schutz Thompson, all of Denver, Colorado

SCHUTZ, Esther E. - See Esther E. Boehm

SCHUTZ, Helen L.
b. 26 Feb 1910
d. 24 Aug 1976
From Pamphlet from Funeral Home
Submitted by Cindy Boone
In Memory of Helen L. Marshall. Graveside Services - Hampden Memorial Gardens. The Reverend Wendell Sack, Broomfield Christian Church, Officiating. Pallbearers: Harry Braning, Richard Braning, John Cozad, Louie Gallegos, Dewey Pelcher, Richard Sinkhorn.
NOTE: This is my grandmother on my mother’s side. See Magdalena Bitsch Schutz. She was married to Harry Tilden Marshall 2-18-1930 in Denver, Colorado. Children: Helen Alverda Marshall Braning Dyer, b. 13, 1931, Denver, Colo. Beverly Ann Marshall b. 5-6-1932 d. 90-13-1945, Denver, Colo. Harry Adolph Marshall b. 5-8-1933 d. 8-7-1997, Denver, Colo.

SCHUTZ, Louise M.
b. 15 Jun 1918
d. 15 Oct 2000
From Pamphlet from Funeral Home
Submitted by Cindy Boone
In Loving Memory of Louise M. Schutz - Entered Into Life - June 15, 1918. Entered into Eternal Life - October 15, 2000
Note: This is a daughter-in-law of Marie Bitsch Schutz (see Magdalena Bitsch Schutz) Married to Louis Schutz.

SCHUTZ, Lucida Ceda
b. 2 Oct 1918 - Catherine, Kansas
d. 27 Oct 2003 - Hays, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Tuesday, October 28, 2003
She was preceded in death by her husband, Peter C. (UNREIN) , in 1993; and a daughter, Theresa Unrein. Survivors include two sons, Robert of Victoria and Peter C. Jr. of Hays; seven daughters, Jeanie Brungardt of Victoria, Polly Aucoin of Houston, Mary Keizer of Boulder City, Nev., Ann Jennings of Detroit, Mich., Velma Dinkel of Brownell, Dolores Ormsbee of Hilton Head, S.C., and Cindy Schoendaller of Salina; 20 grandchildren; and 17 grandchildren. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays.

SCHUTZ, Magdalena - See Magdalena Bitsch

SCHWAB, Anna Elisabeth
b. 23 Jun 1873 - Schwab, Volga
d. 23 Mar 1923 - Rochester, Minnestoa
From Heritage Review - 27 March 1997 - DFP 29 May 1923 Nr 2556
Buried 27 March 1923, Tangier, Oklahoma. Married Adam DIEL (died 1916) in 1894. Married Johann REUTER in 1922. 11 children (1st marriage). Survivors: husband, 1 son, 4 daughters, 1 brother, Heinrich Schwab (Fritze near Enid, Oklahoma), 1 brother, 1 sister (SR). Immigrated April 1907 near Tangier, Oklahoma.

SCHWAB, Clara Naomi
b. 20 Nov 1916 - Partridge, Kansas
d. 22 Jul 2002 - Fayetteville, Arkansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - July 23, 2002
She was born Nov. 20, 1916, at Partridge, the daughter of George and Rhoda Garman Schwab. Survivors include: two brothers, including George, Sylvia; a caretaker; and several nephews and nieces. Graveside service will be at 4 p.m. Thursday in Sego Cemetery, Kingman.

SCHWAB, Delbert G.
b. 3 Oct 1940 - Shattuck, Oklahoma
d. 30 Mar 2003 - Plano, Texas
From Northwest Oklahoman - April 10, 2003
Son of Alex M. Schwab and Orpha Kraft (Schwab) Hays. He was preceded in death by his father, Alex M. Schwab and stepfather, Bert L. Hays. Delbert is survived by his wife of over 40 years, Ann of Dallas, Texas; two children, Stephanie Kelln of Shattuck and Bert Schwarb of Flower Mound, Texas; a son-in-law, Grayson Kelln; a daughter-in-law, Jill Schwab; grandchildren, Becky Kelln, Carl Kelln and soon to arrive twin granddaughters. He is also survived by his mother, Orpha Haysl, of Shattuck; as brother, Gary Schwab of Berkeley, Calif.; a sister, Katie Schwab of Lawton, and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A memorial service was held at the First United Methodist Church in Shattuck, on April 3, 2003, at 11:00 a.m., with his cousin, Reverend Tim Kraft, of Fort Collins, Colo., officiating. Music was provided by cousins, Rhonda Klassen of Wichita, Kans., and Sherrill Kraft of Fort Collins, Colo.

SCHWAB, Elizabeth
b. 27 Jul 1912 - Saratov, Russia
d. 19 Oct 2004 - Torrington, Wyoming
From Casper Star Tribune, Casper, WY - 22 Oct 2004
Burial in Valley View Cemetery. Daughter of Michael and Marie (Stoll) Schwab; and, at age 6 months, moved with her family to Colorado. Survivors include two daughters, Betty Posten of Torrington and Barbara Gill and her husband of Cheyenne; three brothers, Michael Schwab Jr. of San Diego and Daniel and Charles Schwab, both of Torrington; three sisters, Martha Eisenbarth of Weiser, Idaho, Anna Gantz of Greeley, Colo., and Rose Grasmick of Scottsbluff, Neb.; three grandsons; a granddaughter; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and three sisters, Mary Jones, Mollie Fegler and Emelia Skurla.

SCHWAB, Emanuel Franlin
b. 21 Sep 1911 - Shattuck, Oklahoma
d. 22 Jun 1996 - Shattuck, Oklahoma
Northwest Oklahoman-27 Jun 1996
Emanuel Franklin Schwab was born Sept. 21, 1911 near Shattuck to Emanuel and Katherine (Laubhan) Schwab. Emanuel was united in marriage to Alma APPEL on June 11, 1938. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Clara Busch; three brothers, Alex, Bill and Leo. He is survived by his wife, Alma, of the home; his only son, Clifford Schwab and his wife Ann of Higgins; two grandchildren, Brandi Jo Weinette of Denver City, TX; and Christopher J. Schwab of Lubbock, TX; two sisters, Lillie Martin and Esther Schwab, both of San Diego, CA; many relatives and dear friends. Interment was in the Higgins Cemetery.

SCHWAB, Esther Frances
b.  19 Feb 1900 - Clay County, Kansas
d.  28 Feb 2002 - Junction City, Kansas
From Abilene Reflector - March 1, 2002
Daughter of Frank and Mary (Luthi) Schwab. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery, west of Upland.

SCHWAB, Frieda - See Frieda Haun

SCHWAB, Grace Lenore - See Grace Lenore Anderson

SCHWAB, Jason William
b. 13 July 1969 - Concordia, Kansas
d. 18 March 2001 - Guymon, Oklahoma
From Salina Journal - March 19, 2001
Survivors include his parents, Billy and Eva Schwab; two sons, Jack William and Maxwell Jason; two sisters, Sandra Schwab and Penny Speltz; and his grandparents, Helen Schwab and Esther and John Horting.

SCHWAB, John
b. 11 Jun 1939
d. 9 Jan 2003 - Sanger, California
From Northwest Oklahoman - Thursday, February 6, 2003, Northwest Oklahoman- Thursday, March 20, 2003.
John is survived by his wife, Mary: aunt, Wilma Ehrlich, and cousins, Wes Ehrlich, Jr., Norman Schoenhals all of Shattack, Gerald Schoenhals of Denver and Kenneth Schoenhals of Arnett. John was preceded in death by his parents, John and Hannah Schwab.

SCHWAB, Katie Meier Kelln - See Katie Laubhan

SCHWAB, Keith D.
b. 20 Aug 1958 - Junction City, Kansas
d. 10 Dec 2002 - Abilene, Kansas
From Salina Journal - December 10, 2002
Survivors include his mother, Judy Shetter of Topeka.

SCHWAB, Lillie M
b. 15 June 1920 - Shattuck, Oklahoma
d. 23 Jan 2001 - San Diego, California
From Northwest Oklahoman - February 1, 2001
Daughter of Manuel P. and Kathrine (Laubhan) Schwab. Lillie and her twin brother were numbers five and six of seven children. On Feb. 21,1943, Lillie was united in marriage to Bill A. MARTIN in Medford,Kan. They were later divorced. She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Emanuel, Alex, William and Leo, her twin, and one sister, Clara. Lillie leaves to mourn two sons, Bill Martin and Ron Martin; one sister, Esther Schwab of San Diego; five grandchildren, Lacey Martin, London Manor, Derek Byerley, Jarod Byerley and Tiffany Byerley.

SCHWAB, Pauline- See Pauline Fischer

SCHWAB, Phil "P.W."
b. 18 Sep 1902 - Moganville, Kansas
d. 20 Feb 2005 - Loveland, Colorado
From Salina Journal - Wednesday, February 23, 2005
His wife, Nina, died in 1982. Survivors include three sons, Leland of Lexington, Neb., Paul of Loveland and David of Liberty Hill, S.C.; four daughters, Jean Wehling of Diller, Neb., Phyllis Weygandt of Lincoln, Neb., Naomi Wilmot of Grand Terrace, Calif., and Ramona Zeller of Manhattan, Kan.; 30 grandchildren; 60 great-grandchildren; and 18 great-great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Sunset Cemetery, Manhattan.

SCHWAB, Walter W.
b. 25 Dec 1915
d. 8 Oct 2002, Fresno, California
From Northwest Oklahoman - Thursday, March 20, 2003
Survived by his wife, Eleanor and two children.

SCHWABAUER, Hildegarde - See Hildegarde Keller

SCHWABAUER, Katharina
b. 18 Dec 1849 - Balzer, Volga
d. 6 February 1920 - York, Nebraska
From Heritage Review - 26 March 1996
Buried York, Nebraska. Married Heinrich HABERMANN. 6 Children. Maria Katharina (married Konrad Schafer, Lincoln, Nebraska), Katharina (married John Schneider, York, Nebraska),Jakob, Heinrich, John, Alexander (all Lincoln, Nebraska), husband, two brothers (Balzxer), 1 sister (Wyoming), 1 sister, Mrs. Georg Stohr (Lincoln, Nebraska).

SCHWABAUER, Shirley
b. 15 Mar 1941 - Flint, Michigan
d. 20 Jul 1005 - Newton, Iowa
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 21 Jul 2005
Interment will be at Bayard Cemetery. Born. to John and Mollie (Asmus) Schwabauer. She moved to California at 18 and married, had two sons Troy Esrey of Wylie, Texas and Todd Esrey of Newton, Iowa. Shirley is survived by her sons; grandsons, Jacob and Kyle of Newton, Iowa and David and Adam of Wylie, Texas; sisters, Dorothy Hoffman of Scottsbluff, Ruth (Elbert) Hanson of Riverside Calif., Delores (Marvin) Fries of Greeley, Colo.; and father John Schwabauer of Gering. Her mother and brother preceded her in death.

SCHWAGER, Dorothy C.
b. 18 Sep 1923 - St. Leo, Kansas
d. 13 Mar 2004 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, March 14, 2004
Daughter of A.J. and Elizabeth Schommer Schwager. On July 24, 1959, she married Wendell MUELLER at Great Bend. He died Nov. 20, 1987. Survivors include: a sister, Vernelia Williams, Great Bend; a sister-in-law, Luella Schwager, Great Bend; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Sylvester, George and Gerald Schwager. Burial will be in Great Bend Cemetery, all at Great Bend.

SCHWANKE, Orville A.
b. 26 Aug 1912, Volland
d. 8 Dec 1995, Scott City
From Newspaper Clipping
Son of Henry A. and Amanda H. Schlief Schwanke. On Sept. 8, 1946, he married Louise Bernice WINTER at Robinson. She survives. Other survivors include: three sons, John, Charles and Vernon; a sister, Laura Hagewood, Whittier, Calif.; two brothers, Edwin, Maple Hill; and Lakin of Overbrook.

SCHWARTZ, Amelia
b. 20 May 1901, Rice County
d. 16 Jul 1987, Topeka
From Hutchinson News (KS)
She married William E. CHEW in 1924. Survivors: daughter, Patricia Oppitz; brothers, Albert, Robert, Herman and Carl, Lyons.

SCHWARTZ, Arthur
b. 24 Jan 1912 - Pretty Prairie, Kansas
d. 18 Sep 2002 - Pretty Prairie, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - September 20, 2002
He was born Jan. 24, 1912, at Pretty Prairie, the son of Jacob and Fanny Albrecht Schwartz. On Sept. 28, 1941, he married Veradine VORAN at Kingman. She died Oct. 25, 1999. Survivors include: two sons, Dallas and Leland, both of Hutchinson; two daughters, Patricia Henning, Shawnee, and Rachel Tracy, Bella Vista, Ark.; 10 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by six brothers, Otto, Edward, Peter, Henry, Herbert and Rudy; and three sisters, Emma Schwartz, Ida Graber and Hilda Goering. Committal service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in First Mennonite Church Cemetery, Pretty Prairie.

SCHWARTZ, Audrey L. - See Audrey L. Schmidt

SCHWARTZ, Bertha - See Bertha Hartwig

SCHWARTZ, Caroline - See Caroline Flegler

SCHWARTZ, Christina M. - See Christina M. Kuhn

SCHWARTZ, Edna G.
b. 22 Sep 1903 - Lorraine, Kansas
d. 26 Dec 2000 - Cimarron, Kansas
From Great Bend Tribune - December 28, 2000
Daughter of Edward T. and Gertrude Jeffries Schwartz. She married Jess C. HESLER June 9, 1926, at Medicine Lodge. He died Nov. 9, 1988. Survivors include two sons, Leroy Hesler of Great Bend and Carl Hesler of Wichita; one daughter, Mildred Seley of Topeka; one brother, Arthur Schwartz of Kiowa; one sister, Mildred Bullard of Enid, Okla.

SCHWARTZ, Elaine Ruth
b. 9 Nov 1929 - Pretty Prairie, Kansas
d. 30 Sep 2005 - Sacramento, Calif.
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, October 4, 2005
Born to Bernard and Dora Schwartz. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Glenn, and sons, Kerry and Patrick, daughters-in-law Brenda and Dore', and grandchildren Jason, Andrew, Craig, Bryce, Pilar, and her sister, Faye Finfrock, Pretty Prairie, Kan. Graveside services at Fair Oaks District Cemetery, Fair Oaks, Calif.

SCHWARTZ, Elizabeth
b. 28 Nov 1901 - Marion County, Kansas
d. 13 Mar 1977 - Russell, Kansas
She married Emanuel DeWALD on January 6,1921, in Russell. Survivors: sisters: Mrs. Karolione Folkers, Larned; half-sister: Mrs. Martha Strecker, Colorado Springs, CO.; Mrs. Lena Bender.

SCHWARTZ, Fred
b. 4 Mar 1900 - Milltown, South Dakota
d. 15 Jan 1984 - Lodi, California
From Pacific Union Recorder, May 14, 1984
Survivors: Daughter, Bernice REID; 3 grandchildren; Sister, Olivia KAUL; brother Reinhold
Comments: - Fred Schwartz married Elsie Reiswig dau of David Reiswig. Fred's sister Mary Schwartz married Abraham Reiswig, son of Conrad Reiswig/Katherine Hoff. Fred was son of Carl Schwartz/Charlotte Reimche.

SCHWARTZ, Geraldine Helen - See Geraldine Helen Kienzle

SCHWARTZ, Helen Irene
b. 10 Oct 1917 - Barton County, Kansas
d. 15 Sep 2003 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, September 17, 2003
Daughter of William Henry and Louise Victoria Prosser Schwartz. On Feb. 21, 1938, she married Leo C. SUELLENTROP. He died in Jan. 1959. On June 26, 1981, she married Ray S. SCHULZR. He survives. Other survivors include: a son, James, Plano, Texas; three daughters, Nancy Curtis, Hays, Mary MacArthur, Madison, Conn., and Catherine Ronck, Radnor, Pa.; two brothers, William Don, Hoisington, and Dr. Eugene Wilbur, Topeka; two stepdaughters, Vicki Dyas and Kim Schulz; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers and a sister. Interment will be in Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend.

SCHWARTZ, Jacob
b. 17 May 1902 - Barton County, Kansas
d. 9 Aug 1957 - Colorado Springs, Colorado
Son Jacob Maria Elizabeth (Streck) Schwartz. He married Caroline FLEGER on June 14, 1931. Survivors: wife; 2 children: Marie, Marcus; father, Jacob Schwartz, Sr., Russell; sisters: Mrs.John (Amelia) Reiter, Lincoln, NE; Mrs Frank (Elsie) Merril, Liberal; brother: David Schwartz, Russell. His mother preceded him in death in 1914.

SCHWARTZ, Jacob
b. 29 Nov 1867 - Hussenbach, Russia
d. 4 Oct 1959 - Kansas City, Kansas
In 1887 he married Marie Elizabeth STRECK. To this union were born 7 children, 3 died in infancy before family came US in 1902. She died in September 1914. Survivors: 3 children; brother, Henry; sister, Mary Reifschneider, N.Dak; one son, Jacob Jr, Russell, died August 9, 1957; 4 stepchildren by a later marriage: Samuel, and Jacob Fritzler, Ness City; Mrs. Pete George, Great Bend; Mrs Albert Ebel, Russell; one stepson Pete Fritzler died in 1957.

SCHWARTZ, James R.
b. 15 Jun 1969 - Greeley, Colorado
d. 10 Mar 2004 - Greeley, Colorado
From Greeley Colorado Tribune - March 13,2004
Born to Victor and Joyce (Turner) Schwartz. Survivors are his father and stepmother, Victor and Elsie Schwartz of Loveland; a sister, Vickie Ley of Eaton; a brother, Fred Russell of Las Vegas; two stepbrothers, Paul Rich of Redman, Ore., and Bill Jackson of Denver; and numerous uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews. His mother; a sister, Kathy Roth; and a grandmother, Elsie Turner, are deceased. Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Greeley.

SCHWARTZ, Karoline Marie - See Karoline Marie Kolb

SCHWARTZ, Lillian
b. 27 Sep 1916 - Bede, Canada
d. 11 Jun 2006 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 14 Jun 2006
Interment will follow at the Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff. Born to John and Katy (Koch) Schwartz. At the age of 2, the family came to the United States to make their home. Lillian married Henry H. KNAUB May 19, 1935, and received her United States citizenship Aug. 29, 1955. Survivors include her daughters, Patty (Reiny) Eskam of Scottsbluff, Barbara (Bob) Armstrong of Joplin, Mo., Geraldine (Francis) Yarkosky of Kansas City, Mo.; son, Jack (Carol) Knaub of Omaha; 11 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; brothers, John Schwartz and Bob (Myla) Schwartz; and sister, Dorothy (Stan) Stricker of Gering. Her husband Henry; mother and father; four sisters; and grandson, Joel Wade Knaub, preceded Lillian in death.

SCHWARTZ, Lydia - See Lydia Herman

SCHWARTZ, Lydia
b. 27 Apr 1920 - St. Leo, Kansas
d. 10 Apr 2004 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, April 11, 2004
Daughter of William and Martha Blasi Schwartz. On Aug. 9, 1943, she married George WEBER at Great Bend. He died Aug. 9, 1968. Survivors include: three sons, George and Eugene, both of Great Bend, and Don, Armona, Calif; four daughters, Judy Schroeder, Lincoln, Jolene Schridde and Marilyn "Fuzzy" Chansler, both of Great Bend, and Denise Walton, Stafford; two brothers, Maurice, Great Bend, and Reinhardt, Chase; two sisters, Edie Keeler, Great Bend, and Rosie Henning, Willowdale; 33 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and nine step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Ed; a daughter, Joyce Moos Pugh; a brother, Arthur; two sisters, Sally Gregg and Marcie Suchy; two grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Burial will be in Great Bend Cemetery.

SCHWARTZ, Marcelline Ann
b. 21 May 1932 - St. Leo, Kansas
d. 24 Aug 2003 - Ellinwood, Kansas
From Great Bend (Kan) Tribune - August 26, 2003
Daughter of William and Martha Blasi Schwartz. She married Albion "Al" SUCHY Nov. 26, 1949, at Great Bend. He died May 13, 1999. Survivors include two sons, Randy Suchy and Rick Suchy, both of Great Bend; five daughters, Debra Langer and Brenda Ohnmacht, both of Great Bend; Arlene Manning and Diane Morris, both of Ellinwood, and Coleen "Coke" Suchy Clark of Bushton; two brothers, Rheinard Schwartz of Chase and Maurice Schwartz of Great Bend; three sisters, Lydia Weber and Edie Keeler, both of Great Bend, and Rosie Henning of Willowdale; 25 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by an infant son, Curtis Suchy; one brother, Arthur Schwartz; and one sister, Sally Gregg. Burial will be at Hillcrest Memorial Park north of Great Bend.

SCHWARTZ, Mary
b. 22 Jan1912 - Hussenbach, Russia
d. 2 Feb 2004 - Fort Collins, Colorado
From Greeley Tribune, Greeley, Colorado, 02-04-04
Born, to John and Elizabeth (Schneider) Schwartz. The family emigrated from Russia to the Fort Collins area when Mary was a year old. On Dec. 27, 1929, she married William SCHILD. Survivors are two sons, William Schild and wife Kathy of Morrison and Larry Schild and wife Joan of Fort Collins; seven grandchildren, Dean Greenwalt and wife Elizabeth of Cheyenne, Chris Greenwalt and wife Connie of Greeley, Dennis Greenwalt and wife Tracey of Fort Collins, Matthew Schild of Fort Collins, Nicole Murphey and husband Peter of Broomfield, Mark Schild and his wife Bridget of Littleton and Jonathan Schild of Fort Collins; six great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson. Also surviving are a sister, Helen Thiele, and three brothers, Clarence, David and Victor Schwartz. Her husband Bill, her daughter, Florence Greenwalt, a great-grandson Douglas Greenwalt, and brothers John, Jake, Reuben and Ed Schwartz, are deceased. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery, Fort Collins.

SCHWARTZ, Mary Crabill - See Mary Nab

SCHWARTZ, Mary Ida - See Mary Ida Vogt

SCHWARTZ, Millie Schillereff - See Mollie Ring

SCHWARTZ, Raymond J.
b. 17 Apr 1920 - Hoisington, Kansas
d. 20 Nov 1999 - Wichita, Kansas
From Great Bend (Kan) Tribune, November 21, 1999
Son of William H. and Louise Prosser Schwartz. He married Eleanor KAISER May 26, 1948, at Hoisington. She died Nov. 29, 1993. Survivors include three sons, Ronald of Gladstone, Mo., Mike of Wichita and Alan of Pratt; five daughters, Debbie Schwartz of Eugene, Ore., and Brenda Rios, Janet Schwartz, Judy Cooper and Amy Schwartz, all of Wichita; two brothers, Don of Hoisington and Eugene of Dodge City; a sister, Helen Schultz of Great Bend; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Elmer and Edward Schwartz, and one sister, Betty Schwartz. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery, Hoisington.

SCHWARTZ, Reuben
b. 12 Dec 1922 - Fort Collins, Colorado
d. 5 Sep 2003 - Greeley, Colorado
From Greeley Tribune .Greeley, Colorado - September 8, 2003
Born to John George and Elizabeth (Schneider) Schwartz. On March 2, 1947, he married Betty HOFF in Fort Collins. Survivors are his wife, Betty Schwartz of Greeley; four sons and their wives, Gary and Diane Schwartz of Greeley, Donald and Debra Schwartz of Johnstown, Richard and Sue Schwartz of Kersey, and Brad and Dawn Schwartz, also of Greeley; two sisters, Mary Schild of Fort Collins and Helen Thiele of Eaton; three brothers, Victor Schwartz and Clarence Schwartz, both of Loveland and David Schwartz of Evans; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. An infant daughter, his parents and three brothers, Jacob, John and Edward, are deceased. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens.

SCHWARTZ, Rose
b. 8 Nov 1920 - Ness County, Kansas
d. 16 Oct 2006 - La Crosse, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, October 18, 2006
She was born Nov. 8, 1920, in Ness County, the daughter of Philip Jr. and Lydia Herman Schwartz. On Sept. 8, 1940, she married Leslie W. REIN in Bazine. He died Jan. 9, 2003.
Survivors include: a son, Thomas L., Topeka; a daughter, Paula J. Mounts, San Antonio, Fla.; a brother, Larry Schwartz, Hutchinson; a sister, Evelyn Herrick, Kansas City; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Alan Kent; a brother, Billy Dale Schwartz; and a grandson. Committal service in Bazine Cemetery.

SCHWARTZ, Sara Mildred
b. 30 Nov 1905 - Lorraine, Kansas
d. 14 Jan 2004 - Enid, Oklahoma
From Enid News (Okla.) - Saturday, January 17, 2004
Graveside service in Memorial Park Cemetery. Born to Edward and Gertrude Schwartz. She married Herb BULLARD March 24, 1928. Surviving are one son, Gary Bullard of Enid; a brother, Arthur Schwartz of Kiowa, Kan.; one grandson; two great-grandchildren; and three stepgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband on Sept. 22, 1971, four brothers and one sister.

SCHWARTZ, Timothy A.
b. 16 Dec 1970, Topeka, Kansas
d. 27 Mar 2000, near Carbondale, Kansas
Son of Thomas A. and Helen Behne Schwartz. Survivors include his parents; a sister, Kathy Broxterman; a brother, Tom E. Schwartz

SCHWARTZ, Vernon A.
b. 15 Sep 1932, Gorham
d. 3 Feb 1993, Garden City
From Newspaper Clipping - Friday February 5, 1993
Son of William Albert and Essie Jeannette Ginther Schwartz. On May 24, 1952, he married Dona Lou REYNOLDS at Gorham. She survives. Other survivors include: two sons, Steven and Brian L.; a daughter, LuAnn Nichols; a brother, Ralph; two sisters, Doris Irwin and Velma Crumpler.

SCHWARTZ, William Don
b. 2 Feb 1922 - Hoisington, Kansas
d. 1 Jan 2005 - Salina,Kansas
From Great Bend (Kan) Tribune - January 4, 2005
Son of William Henry and Louise Prosser Schwartz. He married Rose D. HEKELE on Oct. 25, 1948, at Odin. She survives. Survivors include his wife, Rose Schwartz of the home; three sons, David and Cathi Schwartz of Leawood, Ken and Virginia Schwartz of Salina, and Dan Schwartz of Hoisington; two daughters, Karen and Mike Zeleznak of Topeka, and Diane and Che Wong of Phoenix, Ariz.; one brother, Eugene Schwartz of Topeka; one sister-in-law, Harriette Schwartz of Newton; seven grandchildren, Erin Schwartz, Courtney Schwartz and Abby Schwartz, Karl and Ernest Schwartz and Luke and Matt Zeleznak. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Elmer, Edward, and Ray Schwartz; and two sisters, Helen Schulz and Betty Schwartz. Burial will be at St. John Church Cemetery in Hoisington.

SCHWARTZKOPF, Alex
b. 7 Oct 1911 - Rosenberg, Russia
d. 16 Nov 2002 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Starhearld , Scottsbluff, NE - 17 Nov 2002
Interment at Fairview Cemetery. Alex was born Oct. 7, 1911, at Rosenberg, Russia, to William and Anna Elizabeth (Heffle) Schwartzkopf. As a very young child, he moved with his family to Scottsbluff where he grew up and was educated. He married Pauline ZWETZIG Feb. 7, 1937, in Scottsbluff. He is survived by his children, Joellen and her husband James Campbell of McGrew, NE; Jerry and his wife JoAnn Schwartzkopf of Manhattan, KS; Tom Schwartzkopf and his wife Shirley Bollinger of Rosebud, MT; Richard and his wife Barbara Schwartzkopf of Scottsbluff and Susan and her husband Jerry Wing of Cheyenne, Wyo.; 13 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren; brother LeRoy Schwartzkopf of Gering; sister Ruth Stilley of Lakewood, Colo. His parents, his wife Pauline, a son John, brothers Fred and Carl and a sister Esther preceded him in death.

SCHWARTZKOPF, Anna
b. 10 May 1904 - Rosenburg, Russia
d. 6 Feb 2007 - Gering, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 8 Feb 2007
Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff. Anna was born May 10, 1904, in Rosenburg, Russia, the daughter of Alexander and Mary Katherine (Ruppel) Schwartzkopf. At the age of 8 months, she moved with her parents to Longmont, Colo. She was united in marriage to Fred SCHENAMAN, Feb. 4, 1923, in Scottsbluff. Survivors include her daughters, Irene (Harry) Loos of Pleasanton, Calif., and Sylvia Debus of Mitchell; grandchildren, Larry (Judith) Loos, Jim (Marlene) Loos, Steve (Nancy) Schmidt, Debra (David) Fuss, Bill Debus and his fiancé Jodi Lange, Nanette (Kevin) Kissler; 11 great-grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren and numerous friends. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband in 1974; daughter, Dorothy Crasco in 2006; son-in-law, Reuben Debus; a great-grandson; great-granddaughter, five sisters and three brothers.

SCHWARTZKOPF, Betty
b. 31 Jul 1920 - Bayard, Nebraska
d. 2 Feb 2004 - Colorado Springs, Colorad
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld , Scottsbluff, NE - 6 Feb 2004
Born to Carl and Elizabeth Schwartzkopf. She married Henry FUSS, JR. on March 9, 1941, in Torrington, Wyo. She is survived by her son Ken (Gina) Fuss of Colorado Springs; daughter Linda (Don) Swanson of Saugus, Calif.; sisters, Helen (George) Brown of Seal Beach, Calif., and Lillian Schwartzkopf of Laramie, Wyo.; grandson Cpt. Cody (Gizzy) Koerwitz of South Carolina; and six step-grandchildren, Adela Graves, Doug Swanson, Derek Swanson, Kristin Johnson, Khris Vernon and Ian Vernon.

SCHWARTZKOPF, Clara
b. 9 Mar 1918 - Alexander, Kansas
d. 30 May 2001 - Kansas City, Missouri
From Great Bend Tribune - Thursday, June 7, 2001
Daughter of Philip and Mary Catherine George Schwartzkopf. She married Clyde Lewis WALLACE, Aug. 12, 1941. He died in the Korean War. Survivors include one son, Darryl Wallace, two brothers, William "Bill" Schwartzkopf of Larned and Carl Schwartzkopf of Wichita. She was preceded in death by one brother, Herman Schwartzkopf; and one sister, Freda Clarke. Graveside services were Saturday at Nekoma Union Township Cemetery in Nekoma.

SCHWARTZKOPF, Clara M.
b. 24 May 1928 - McGrew, Arizona
d. 17 Sep 2005 - Mesa, Arizona
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld - Scottsbluff, NE , 20 Sep 2005
Born to Jacob and Katie Schwartzkopf (Weitzel). She married Richard GREEN in 1947 in Oklahoma.
Clara is survived by her husband, Richard; daughter, Linda (Ken) Fogel of Phoenix; granddaughter, Suzanne (Fogel) Braunschneider and two great-granddaughters all of Colorado Springs, Colo.; grandson, Justin (Shannon) Fogel and three great-grandsons all of Phoenix; sisters, Janet (Bill) Stall of Gering, Sharon (Ron) Spurling of Scottsbluff, Henrietta (Ron) Loutzenhiser of Hemingford, Neb. and brothers, Ronald and Wayne Schwartzkopf.

SCHWARTZKOPF, D. B. and Alice
Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, February 20, 2005
D.B. and Alice Schwartzkopf, Ulysses, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. They will have a family celebration this spring. Schwartzkopf and the former Alice Kling were married Feb. 24, 1945, at Ardmore, Okla., where he was stationed with the U.S. Air Force. He is retired from Pioneer Resources, formerly Mesa Petroleum. She is a retired registered nurse. Their children and spouses are Tresa and David Palmer, Wichita, Larry Schwartzkopf, Seattle, and Cheryl and Mike Shackelford, Hutchinson. They have seven grandchildren.

SCHWARTZKOPF, Dorothy M. Scheuerman - See Dorothy M. Schuetz

SCHWARTZKOPF, Earl G.
b. 2 Jan 1917 - Colorado Springs, Colorado
d. 14 Oct 2002 - WaKeeney, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - October 15, 2002
He was born Jan. 2, 1917, in Colorado Springs, Colo. to Ben and Elizabeth (Abert) Schwartzkopf. He was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran, serving during World War II. He married Olga DILLINGER on Aug. 6, 1941, in rural Brewster. Survivors include his wife, of the home; a son, Herbert, Ransom; three daughters, Earline Fairbank, McPherson, Roselea Bruner, Wichita, and Maribeth Foster, Russell; a brother, D. B., Ulysses; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two infant sons, Roy Lynn and David Benjamin Schwartzkopf. Graveside services at 3 p.m. Wednesday at La Crosse City Cemetery.

SCHWARTZKOPF, Fred R.
b. 22 Nov. 1911 - McGrew, Nebraska
d. 22 Oct 2006 - Lodi, California
From Scottsbluff, NE Starherald Newspaper - 10/26/2006
Interment will be in East Lawn Cemetery north of Minatare. Fred was born Nov. 22, 1911, in McGrew, Neb., the son of J. H. and Alice (Lei) Schwartzkopf. Fred was united in marriage to Katherine A. ARNDT, March 9, 1941, at McGrew. Survivors include his sister, Emma (Robert) Meter of Scottsbluff and brother Henry (Marion) Schwartzkopf of Portland, Ore. Preceding him in death were his parents, wife Katherine July 5, 1986, four sisters and four brothers.

SCHWARTZKOPF, Freda
b. 21 Apr 1905 - McCracken, Kansas
d. 9 Oct 1997 - Hoisington, Kansas
Born April 21, 1905, at McCracken, Kansas, the daughter of Jacob and Mary (Held) Schwartzkopf. She married Peter KARST on May 2, 1926, at Milberger. He died Jan. 23, 1969. Survivors include two sons, LaVern Karst of Hoisington and Leslie Karst of Galatia; two daughters, Melba Strecker of Sylvan Grove; and Twila Bitter of Ulysses; 10 grandchildren; 12 gt. grandchildren; 4 step-gt. grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Ben, Samuel, and William Schwartzkopf; six sisters, Katie Deines, Lyda Kindsvater, Olinda Popp, and Mary, Alinda and Emma Schwartzkopf. Burial in Milberger Cemetery.

SCHWARTZKOPF, Freda
b. 5 Apr 1909, Rush County, Kansas
d. 22 Apr 2001, Kansas City, Missouri
From Great Bend Tribune - April 23, 2001
Daughter of Philip and Mary Catherine George Schwartzkopf. She married Joe B. CLARKE Octorber 1935 in Olathe. He died. Survivors include two brothers, William "Bill" A. Schwartzkopf of Larned and Carl E. Schwartzkopf of Wichita; and one sister, Clara Wallace of Kansas City, Mo. She was preceded in death by one brother, Herman Schwartzkopf. Burial at Alexander Cemetery.

SCHWARTZKOPF, Fredrick
b. 1 Jan 1845, Alt Denhof, Russia
d. 20 Jan 1939, Great Bend, Kansas
From LaCrosse Republican - January 26, 1939
Youngest son of Henry and Marie Catherine Schwartzkopf. His three brothers and four sisters have all preceded him in death. His father died when he was only nine yeas of age, and his mother died two years later when he was eleven years of age. He was united in marriage with Marie Catherine REINHARDT at New Denhof, Russia, on December 26, 1873. Two years after his marriage, he and his wife and eldest son set out for America, landing at New York City on Dececember 11, 1875. To Mr. and Mrs. Schwartzkopf were born fourteen children; four daughters and ten sons. His wife preceded him in death on November 27, 1909, nearly thirty years ago. The surviving children are daughter Sara Schwartzkopf of Bison; sons John Benjamin and Fred of Bison, Kansas; David, Herman, and Edward of LaCrosse,Kansas.

SCHWARTZKOPF, Helen Marie - See Helen Marie Spomer

SCHWARTZKOPF, Josephine J.
b. 2 Jun 1924 Hoisington, Barton, Kansas
d. 2 Jul 1999 Arnold, Kansas
Parents were Samuel and Bertha (Weigle) Schwartzkofp. She married John BAUER on Jan. 11, 1948,in Utica. Survivors include her husband; three sons, John, Mark and Jake; eight daughters, Carole Wolfe, Lynetta Skaggs, Judy Lee, Sylvia Bauer, Linda Ummel, Ruth Bauer, Juanita Ottley, and Beatrice Bauer, two sisters, Evelyn Splitter and Wilma Herman.

SCHWARTZKOPF, Kathleen R.
b. 30 Dec 1942 - Great Bend, Kansas
d. 28 Nov 2006 - Lawrence, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, November 29, 2006
She was born Dec. 30, 1942, in Great Bend, the daughter of William and Helen Spomer Schwartzkopf. On July 25, 1965, she married Harold J. "Jim" SYLWESTER in Larned. He survives. Other survivors include: her father; two sons; a brother, Lynn Schwartzkopf, Hutchinson; and two sisters. Graveside service in Larned Cemetery.

SCHWARTZKOPF, Katie - See Katie Steinert

SCHWARTZKOPF, Marie Katharina - See Marie Katharina Held

SCHWARTZKOPF, Olinda D.
b. 2 Apr 1903 - McCracken, Kansas
d. 11 Mar 1988 - Hoisington, Kansas
She married Wilhelm POPP on March 17, 1924, in Barton County. Survivors: son: Vernon W., Olmitz; daughters: Delores DeWald, LaCrosse; LoRee Dietz, Russell, Theresa Dietz, Otis; Shirley Maier, Gt.Bend; sister: Freda Karst, Galatia.

SCHWARTZKOPF, SAMUEL
(Obituary)
Samuel Schwartzkopf, 73, died at Osawatome, Kansas, Thursday, August 11, 1966. Survivors include his wife, Ruth; three daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Splitter of Liberal, Mo.; Mrs. Josephine Bauer of Arnold, Kansas; and Wilma Herman of Pittsburgh, Kansas, four sisters; Mrs. Katherine Deines, and Mrs. John Kindsvater both of Ness City, Kansas; Mrs. William Popp of Hoisington; and Mrs. Pete Karst of Russell, Kansas. Also two brothers, William of Ness City, and Ben of Ransom, Kansas.

SCHWARTZKOPF, Samuel
b. 12 Jan 1916 - Lincoln, Kansas
d. 5 Jun 2004 - Lincoln, Nebraska
From Lincoln Journal Star - Sunday, June 6, 2004
Survivors, wife, Dorothy J. ANDERSON Schwartzkopf, married May 3, 1941; brother, sister-in-law, Ed and Dorothy Schwartzkopf, Lincoln; sister, Jean Hughes, Lincoln; sister-in-law, Virginia Anderson, McCook; children, spouses, Louis and Becky Schwartzkopf, Mankato, Minn., Christie and Cliff Schroff, Lincoln, Suzie Heacock, Sioux City, Iowa; grandchildren, souses, Amy and James M. Anderson, Lincoln, Tom and Christie Nelson Heacock, Kearney, Sarah Heacock, Kate Heacock, both Sioux City, Kaile Schroff, Hannah Schroff, both Lincoln, Dorothy Grace Schwartzkopf, Mankato; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: father, William Schwartzkopf, mother, Katherine Sterkel Schwartzkopf, son-in-law, Brian R. Heacock. Pallbearers: Ed Schwartzkopf, Louis Schartzkopf, Tom Heacock, James M. Anderson, Cliff Schroll, Mike Fultz, Bill B. Svoboda, Leo Scherer, Dr. Jerry Cain.

SCHWARZ, Alvena F.
B. 10 Apr 1908 - Herndon, Kansas
D. 6 Jan 2002 - Herndon,Kansas
From Salina (KS) Journal - January 9, 2002
Alvena F. Ecker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer, in 1938; and two sons, Lloyd and Eugene. Survivors include a son, Lyle of Aurora. The service will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Union Cemetery, rural Herndon

SCHWARZ, Catherine Shannon - See Catherine Karlin

SCHWARZ, Jacob
b. 29 Nov 1867 - Hussenbach, Russia
d. 6 Oct 1959 - Russell, Kansas
In 1887 he married Marie Elizabeth STRECK, They had seven children, 3 died in infancy before family came USA 1912. Obit gives children and 4 stepchildren by later marriage, stepson, Pete Fritzler died in 1957 (on AHSGR obit card). (Note: date of death possible Oct. 4, 1959)

SCHWARZ, Johannes
b. 26 Aug 1860 - Alt-Norka, Volga
d. 1 Sep 1920 - Portland, Oregon
From Heritage Review - 26 March 1996 - DFP 12 Oct 1920 Nr 2419
Married Katharina WOLF in 1884. Survivors: wife, 4 sons, 2 daughters. Immigrated 1887.

SCHWARZ, Joseph A.
b. 8 Jul 1958 - Dodge City, Kansas
d. 7 Oct 2000 - Wichita, Kansas
From Kinsley Graphic - October 11, 2000
Son of Edward F. and Joann Gerber Schwarz. Survivors include: his parents; two brothers, Tom and Gene.

SCHWARZ, Katharina - See Katharina Wolf

SCHWARZ, Regina B.
b. 19 Aug 1909 - Dorrance, Kansas
d. 8 Jun 2001 - Wichita, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Sunday, June 10, 2001
Her husband, Elmo {SCHWARZ}, died in 1979. Survivors include a son, Garry; two daughters, Linda Vopat and Jan Hopkins. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery.

SCHWARZENBERGER, Mary
b. 30 Mar 1904 - Russia
d. 3 Jun 2002 - Quinter, Kansas
From Salina Journal - June 5,2002
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe MARDIAN, in 1983. Survivors include two brothers,   of Olathe and Mike Schwarzenberger of Collyer. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Park.

SCHWARZKOPF, Elizabeth
b. 18 Sep 1883  - Denhof, Saratov
d. 28 Dec 1959
From German Kirchenbote Vol 78 #20 17 March 1960.
She married Wilhelm WOLF 29 Jan 1903 Immigrated in 1907 to America. Survivors: sons, Henry Wolf of Norwalk, Calif and Alex of Chicago, Ill; daughter Marie Crawford of Denver, CO; sister Frau Henry Held of Windsor, CO. Windsor, CO

SCHWARZKOPH, Esther - See Esther Seckinger

SCHWEDA, LeVada
Spouses parents from Eckheim,Russia
b. 10 Aug 1911 - Fredonia, Kansas
d. 18 Dec 2004 - Douglass, Kansas
From Wichita Eagle - Monday, December 20, 2004
Daughter of the late Augustus John and Mary Margaret (Bartoski) Schweda. On Aug. 6, 1930 she married Harold Fredrick SCHNEIDER in Fredonia. He preceded her in death on March 5, 1987. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Leo Schweda and a sister, Helen Fyfe. Survivors: children and their spouses, Dr. Howard & Pat Schneider, Wellington, Betty & Tom Overbey, Douglass; grandchildren and their spouses, Marsha & Art Bunyan, Evelyn & Roger Etter, Debra & John Venskus, Denise Richardson, Rick & Gail Overbey, Peggy & Mitchel Hatmaker and Brent Overbey; 16 great-grandchildren; 20 great-great grandchildren; brother & sister-in-law, Frank & Margaret Schweda, Lawrence.
NOTE: Parents of Harold Fredrick Schneider were Peter P. and Catherine Ann Schmidt Schneider.

SCHWEER, Dallas John
b. 21 Jan 1932, Garden City
d. 20 Mar 1983, Garden City
From Hutchinson News - Tuesday, March 22, 1983
He married Carlene Joyce PLUMMER Feb. 11, 1952, at Garden City. Survivors: widow; son, C. J.; daughter, Vickie Schweer; mother, Freida Schweer, Garden City; sisters, Irene Ebersole, Phyllis Ambler, Verneta Jones.

SCHWEER, Emma Minnie
b. 27 Nov 1902, Ohiowa, Neb.
d. 20 Jun 1986, Kansas City, Kansas
From Hutchinson News - Sunday, June 22, 1986
She married Arthur KRIESEL in 1926, at Ohiowa, Neb. He died in March of 1981. Survivors: daughters, Dorothy Bartels, Leona McCauley, Lois Hay, Clara Tyler; son, Keith Kriesel.

SCHWEER, Vernon R.
b. 20 Feb 1963, Manhattan
d. 3 Nov 1985, Garden City
From Newspaper Clipping
Survivors: parents, Vernon and Joan Schweer; brother, Matthew; sisters: Sara, Sonya; grandparents, Lydia Schweer and Mr. and Mrs. Brinkmeyer.

SCHWEIN, Mrs. Adam
b. abt 1881
d. 22 Mar 1954 - Great Bend, Kansas
Survivors in the immediate family include the widower, Adam Schwein; two daughters, Mrs. Jake (Millie) Gross of Burlington, Colo., and Mrs. William (Emma) Steiben of Bazine; and four sons, Ferdinand Schwein of Dodge City; August Schwein, Edward Schwein and Bernhardt Schwein, all of Bazine.

SCHWEIN, August
b. 12 Apr 1909 - Bazine, Kansas
d. 16 Jan 1990 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Obituary
Born to George Adam and Mary Elizabeth (Schneider) Schwein. He married Pauline Margheim on June 20, 1936, in Bazine. She died June 24, 1977. Survivors include three brothers, Ferdinand Schwien, Edward Schwien and Ben Schwien, all of Bazine and one sister, Emma Stieben of Bazine. Burial will be at Bazine Cemetery.

SCHWEIN, Bernadine "Dean" - See Bernadine Lemmons

SCHWEIN, Edward
b. 4 Mar 1905 -
d. 15 Mar 2005 - LaCrosse, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, March 17, 2005, Hays Daily News - March 17, 2005
Son of George and Mary Elizabeth Schneider Schwien. On April 15, 1945, he married Elnora SCHNEIDER at Russell. She survives. Other survivors include: a son, Daniel, Ness City; a daughter Mary Barnes, Wichita; four grandchildren; and four great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Ferdinand, Ben and August; and two sisters, Mollie Gross and Emma Stieben.. Burial will be in Bazine Cemetery.

SCHWEIN, Elma
b. 29 Oct 1911 - Ness County, Kansas
d. 8 Oct 1990 - Ness City, Kansas
From Obituary
Daughter of George and Katie Schwein. On Aug. 28, 1931, she married Victor FILBERT. He died Feb. 22, 1970. Survivors include: two daughters, Shirley Ellis, Sparks, Nev., and Jeanette Khaelssberg, San Francisco; a sister, Irene Massey, Sparks, Nev.; and three grandchildren. Burial will be in Ness City Cemetery.

SCHWEIN, Elsie E.
b. 13 Aug 1909 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 7 Jun 2002 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - June 9, 2002
Daughter of Henry and Johanna Maier Schwein. On April 13, 1951, she married Mitch RILEY at Raton, N.M. He died April 28, 1982. Survivors include: a sister, Thelma Hagner, Wichita; a brother, Herman Schwein, Macksville; four nephews; and seven nieces. She was preceded in death by seven brothers, Emanuel, Jake, Emil, Leo, Raymond, Paul and Leroy Schwein.Burial will be in Hoisington Cemetery.

SCHWEIN, Emma
b. 16 Dec 1911 - Bazine, Kansas
d. 14 Feb 1991 - Hutchinson, Kansas
From Obituary
Daughter of George A. and Mary Elizabeth Schneider Schwien. She married William L. STIEBEN Dec. 7, 1933, at Bazine. He died Oct. 21, 1963. Survivors include two sons, Clyde of Bazine and LaVerne of Hays; one daughter, Karla Stallman of Hutchinson; three brothers, Edward Schwien, Ben Schwien and Ferdinand Schwien, all of Bazine; eight grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren.

SCHWEIN, Ferdinand "Ferd"
B. 11 Oct 1903 - Russell, Kansas
D. 4 Dec 2001 - Ness City, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - December 6, 2001
Son of George Adam and Mary Schneider Schwien. Survivors include: a brother, Edward Schwien, Bazine; and two nieces. He was preceded in death by: two brothers, Ben and Gus; and two sisters, Molly Gross and Emma Stieben. Burial will be in Bazine Cemetery.

SCHWEIN, Fred Egar
B. 19 Dec 1926 - WaKeeney, Kansas
D. 17 Jan 2002 - Shawnee County, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - January 18, 2002, and Ellsworth County Independent - January 24, 2002
Son of Fredrick and Natalia (Mai) Schwein. He married Bernadine “Dean” LEMMONS on March 9, 1947, in WaKeeney. She died Aug. 14, 2000. Survivors include two sons, Fred Lee Schwien, and Mark A. Schwien; a brother, Carroll, Hamilton, Ohio; a sister, Beverly Connally, Ellsworth; and six grandchildren. Burial in WaKeeney City Cemetery.

SCHWEIN, George H.
b. 15 Sep 1885 - Ehrenfeld, Russia
d. 16 Apr 1974 -Ness City, Kansas
From Obituary
He married Katie SCHRADER, Jan. 1, 1908, at Bazine. She died Oct. 13, 1945.
Survivors are sons: Harry, WaKeeney; Herbert, Denver, Colo.; daughters, Mrs. Elma Filbert, Ness City; Mrs. Irene Longenbaugh and Mrs. Lu Ella Mailery, Miami, Okla.; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Bazine Cemetery.

SCHWEIN, Gertrude
b. 8 Jun 1904 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 18 Mar 1995 - Hoisington, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
Daughter of Frederick and Caroline (Morgenstern) Schwein. She married Jacob R. DeWALD on March 1,1923, at Russell. He died October 5, 1986. Survivors include one son, James K. DeWald of Galatia; one daughter, Doris Boxberger of Hoisington; one half-brother, Paul Schwein of Russell; five grandchildren; nine gt. grandchildren Burial in Galatia Cemetery.

SCHWEIN, Herman
b. 23 Nov 1911 - Hoisington, Kansas
d. 31 Mar 2004 - Augusta, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Friday, April 2, 2004, Salina Journal - April 3, 2004
Son of Henry and Johannah Maier Schwein. Survivors include: a son, Rick, McAllen, Texas; a daughter, Kim Spickard, Wichita; a sister, Thelma Hagner, Salina; four grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by seven brothers, Leo, Emanuel, Jake, Emil, Raymond, Paul and Leroy; and a sister, Elsie Riley. Graveside service in Hoisington Cemetery, Hoisington.

SCHWEIN, Lydia - See Lydia Bender

SCHWEIN, Maria Dorothea - See Maria Dorothea Michaelis

SCHWEIN, Maria Elisbeth
b. 11 May 1885 - Weisenmiller
d. 20 Jun 1952
From Kirchenbote Bol 70 #53 - 30 Oct 1952
Submitted by Arliss Hoskins
Maria Elisabeth Schwein Buxman Schreiner
1906 to Windsor CO,m Johannes Buxman dcd 1948; m Adam Schreiner; Ft Morgan CO

SCHWEIN, Maria Katherine
b. 7 Mar 1870 - Kratzka, Russia
d. 20 Mar1923 -Hoisington, Kansas
Burial will be in the Michaelis cemetery. Daughter of Fredrick and Katherina Schwein. At the age of six years, she came with her parents to America. The family was one of the first colony that settled in south Russell county in the Bender Hill community. In 1889 she was united in marriage with George KARST. One child was born to this union and later a son was adopted by the couple. They farmed in south Russell county until the death of Mr. Karst on March 20, 1923. On Sept. 13, 192(?) she was united in marriage with Henry F. DEINES and shortly thereafter they moved to Russell where they lived until Mr. Deines died on May 9, 1936. She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Hannah Strecker of Russell; a son, Ferdinand Karst, of Hoisington; a brother, Jacob Schwein, of Milberger; one sister, Mrs. Katherine Niedenthal, of Russell; three grandchildren; four great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.

SCHWIEN, Martha
b. 14 Oct 1912 - Bazine, Kansas
d. 15 Jul 2004 - Wakeeney, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Saturday, Jully 17, 2004
Born to George and Magdalena (Schneider) Schwien. She married Pete YAEGER, JR. on Aug. 12, 1934, in Hanston. He died July 20, 1944. Survivors include a son, James Yaeger, Ness City; three sisters, Lena Schwien, Ruth Mehler and Lydia Beardsley, all of WaKeeney; six grandchilden; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Marlene Marciel. Graveside services in Bazine Cemetery.

SCHWEIN, Marvin R.
b. 13 Feb 1923 - Bazine, Kanss
d. 29 Jun 1977 - Wichita, Kansas
From Obituary
Survivors include widow of Junction City; sons: Marvin, Broken Arrow, Okla.; Jerry, Terry, both of Hutchinson; daughters: Mrs. Maryann Sweptston, Mrs. Vicki Manche, Mrs. Sharrol King, Mrs. Sharon Toews, all of Hutchinson; brothers: Melford Schwien, Dixon, Mo.; Dean and Donnie Schwien, both of Slidell, La.; mother, Mrs. Minnie Schwien; seven grandchildren.

SCHWEIN, Paul
b. 26 Jul 1911 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 13 Jul 2005 - Russell, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Saturday, July 15, 2005
Born to Fred and Eva (Rein) Schwein. He married Viola Elenor SCHNEIDER on December 29, 1935, near Milberger.Survivors include his wife, of the home; two daughters, Loene Karst, Hoisington, and Dixie Hughes, Great Bend; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Burial in the church cemetery.

SCHWEIN, Pauline - See Pauline Marghein

SCHWEIN, Raymond
b. Unknown
d. 13 Dec 1944 - Germany
Another little girl will never see her daddy. The little girl is Sharon Gayle Schwein, almost a year old. Her daddy, 27 year old Raymond Schwein, husband of the former Margaret Griggs and son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schwein, Hoisington, was killed in action, December 13 in Germany, a War department telegram to Mrs. Schwein early last evening, stated. Raymond, who is a son-in-law of Mr. and Bob McMullen, 1412 Eleventh Street, has been in the service four years. The McMullens have two other sons-in-law in the service. Leonard Brown, husband of the former Amy Lou Griggs and Fred Moore, Jr., bombardier in the air corps is the husband of the former May Ellen Griggs. In addition to his wife and parents, Raymond is survived by six brothers and two sisters. Sgt. Herman Schwein in France, Corporal Paul A. Schwein in England and Tec. Sergeant Leo Schwein in Texas, Emil of Michigan, Emanuel of Glasco and Jake of Omaha and Thelma and Elsie.

SCHWEIN, Samuel
b. 26 Sep 1910 - Bazine, Kansas
d. 17 Jan 2001 - Wichita, Kansas
From The Wichita Eagle - Friday, January 19, 2001
From Salina Journal - January 20, 2001
Preceded in death by wife, Lutie; five brothers; one sister. Survivors: son, Jay; daughter, Kay Prater; sisters, Lena Schwien, Lydia Beardsley, Ruth Mehler all of WaKeeney, Martha Yaeger of Ness City.

SCHWEIN, Terry Lee
b. 20 Aug 1959 - Hutchinson, Kansas
d. 14 Dec 1992 - Hutchinson, Kanss
From Hutchinson (Kan)News - Wednesday, December 16,1992
Son of Marvin R. and Dora C. Keteleer Schwein. Survivors include: mother, Dora McKeown, 3802 West 7th; two brothers, his twin Jerry, 7807 North Medora road, and Marvin, Hutchinson; four sisters, Mary Ann Swepston, south Hutchinson; Vicky Manche, Medora; Sharoll Bickel, Abbyville, and Sharon Toews, Hugoton; a grandmother, Minnie Schwein, Hays; several nieces and nephews; several great-nieces and great-nephews. Burial will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson.

SCHWEIN, Viola L.
b. 10 Jan 1917 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 1 Dec 1991 - Russell, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
Daughter of Sigmund and Lydia (Bender) Schwien. She married Harold H. BENDER June 23, 1935. Survivors include her husband of the home; one son, Rick L. of Topeka; two brothers, Waldean and Larry Schwien, both of Russell; two sisters, Thelma Dumler and Betty Radke, both of Russell; and three grandchildren. Burial will be at Russell City Cemtery.

SCHWEIN, Waldean Walter
b. 3 Dec 1924 - Russell, Kansas
d. 8 Jul 2006 - Hays, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, July 10, 2006
Son of Sigmund and Lydia Bender Schwien. On June 17, 1945, he married Helen W. KARST. She survives. Other survivors include: two sons, John, and James, both of Russell; a daughter, Ginger Tittel, Russell; a brother, Larry, Russell; two sisters, Thelma Dumler, and Betty Ann Radke, both of Russell; six grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; and a great-great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by a sister, Viola Bender. Burial will be in Russell City Cemetery.

SCHWEITZER, Bertus J.
b. 24 Jun 1901 - Osborn, Kansas
d. 8 Apr 1998 - Hutchinson, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
Son of William P. and Emma Koser Schweitzer. On Aug. 5, 1923, he married Maude R. SMITH at Belleville. She survives. Other survivors include: a daughter, June Harrell, Hutchinson; a brother, Adrian, Osborne. He was preceded in death by a brother, Erlin Schweitzer; and a sister, Lorene Stafford.

SCHWEITZER, Marcia E - See Marcia E. Nicholson

SCHWEITZER, Mary Jane - See Mary Jane Malsom

SCHWEITZER, Mollie
b. 19 Aug 1911 - Rocky Ford, Colorado
d. 26 Jul 2003 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, July 28, 2003
Daughter of Henry and Katherine Becker Schweitzer. On Jan. 25, 1931, she married Theodore BITTER at Susank. He survives. Other survivors include: two sons, Elmer, Great Bend, and the Rev. Glenn R., Topeka; a brother, Adam Schweitzer, Gravette, Ark.; a sister, Martha Grasmick, Rocky Ford; two half sisters, Bertha Root and Becky Robbins, both of LaJunta, Colo.; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four brothers, four sisters and a half sister. Burial will be in Hoisington Cemetery.

SCHWEITZER, Mollie
b. 19 Aug 1911 - Rocky Ford, Colorado
d. 26 Jul 2003 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Russell Co. News - July 30, 2003)
Daughter of Henry and Katherine Becker Schweitzer. She married Theodore Bitter, Jan. 25, 1931, at St. John Lutheran Church, Susank.. Preceding her in death were four brothers, four sisters, and a half-sister. Survivors include: Ted Bitter, husband, of the home; two sons, Elmer Bitter, Gt. Bend; and Rev. Glenn R. Bitter, Topeka; a brother, Adam Schweitzer, Gravette, AR; a sister Martha Grasmick, Rocky Ford, CO; two half-sisters: Bertha Root and Becky Robbins, both of LaJunta, CO; four grand and five gt. grandchildren. The interment will be at the Hoisington Cemetery, Hoisington.

SCHWEITZER, Ronald D
b. 9 June 1919 - Salina, Kansas
d. 28 Jan 2001 - Salina, Kansas
From Salina Journal - January 30, 2001
Survivors include his wife, Norvelle of the home; a daughter, Linda Dickson; a sister, Irene Schweitzer of Salina.

SCHWEMER, David
b. 25 Jan 1890 - Dreispitz, Russia
d. 21 Oct 1962 - Milwaukee, Wisconsin
From Glenn Mueller collection
Beloved husband of Theresa (nee HERBEL), father of Albert, Helen Miller, Edward, brother of Reinhardt, Almond, N. D.; Julia Knodel, Carson N. D.; Marie Scheriock and Molly Bay, both of Mountain Lake, Minn.; also survived by 9 grandchildren and other relatives and friends. Interment Graceland.

SCHWEMER, Julia
b. 11 Aug 1901 - Dreispitz, Russia
d. 2 Dec 1982 - Bismarck, North Dakota
From Glenn Mueller collection
Her parents were David Schwemer and Catherine Schriock Schwemer. She came to the United States with her parents in 1913 and they settled in the Mountain Lake, MN area. She married Henry KNODEL in Mandan Nov. 28, 1917. Henry, her husband, died July 19, 1972. She is survived by four daughters, Edna, Mrs. Marion Lewandowski, Tacoma; Irene, Mrs. Duane Torvik, Minot; Joan Henrikson, San Hose, Calif.; and Shirley, Mrs. Wm. Mascini, Superior, MT; five grandchildren; six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, daughter Agnes in 1939, her parents and three brothers and two sisters. Burial was made in the Carson Community Cemetery.

SCHWEMMER, Alexander
b. 22 Jan 1915 - Lincoln, Kansas
d. 13 Feb 1983 - Russell, Kansas
From the Glenn Mueller Collection
Son of Reinhardt and Mollie (Ehrlich) Schwemmer. On Nov. 28, 1945, he was united in marriage to Opal Louise BASHAM at Louisville, KY, and this union was blessed with one daughter, Wanda Sue. Survivors are his wife, Opal, of the home; his daughter, Wanda Sue and her husband, Dannie Gipe of Hermann, MO; and three grandson, Dannie Jr., Rodney, and Barry. Other survivors are three brothers, Ruben and David, both of Lucas, KS and Reinhardt of Salina, KS; two sisters, Mrs. Charles (Lillian) Nelson of Lucas, KS; and Mrs. Dean (Irene) Roberts of Norton, KS; several other relatives and a host of friends. Burial in Oak Haven Memorial Gardens Cem., in Hermann, MO.

SCHWEMMER, Alexander
b. 22 Jan 1915 - Lincoln County, Kansas
d. 13 Feb 1983 - Russell, Kansas
He married Opal BASHAM on November 28, 1945, Louisville, KY.

SCHWEMMER, Alice M. - See Alice M. Stritesky

SCHWEMMER, Arnold H.
b. 22 Jan 1920 - Tampa, Kansas
d. abt 1978 - Wichita, Kansas
From Kathy O'Malley collection
He married Billie Jean POWERS on May 31, 1942 in Marion. Survivors include his widow Billie; two sons, Jerry L. Schwemmer of Warrensburg, Mo. and Mike L. Schwemmer of Yuma,Ariz,.; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gottfrey Schemmer of Hillsboro; and two sisters, Leona Grentz of Marion and Helen Haas of Wellington. Burial will be in Marion Cemetery.

SCHWEMMER, Dave G.
b. 18 Jun 1907 - Dreispitz, Russia
d. 12 Feb 1973 - Ellsworth, Kansas
Form Ellsworth Reporter Feb. 15, 1973 - Glenn Mueller collection
He emigrated from Russia in 1922 and married Mae Donley, September 4, 1932, at Dorrance. Survivors are his widow, Mae; two sons, Eugene of Ellsworth and Duane of Milwaukee; a daughter, Mrs. Karen Longheny, Dayton, Tenn.; a brother, Reinhart, Milwaukee; three sisters, Mrs. Herbert Becker, Russell, Mrs. Fred Steinle, Winnecoma, Wisconsin and Mrs. Edwin Zindler, Milwaukee, and four grandchildren. Burial was in North Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery.

SCHWEMMER, Emil R.
b. 26 Feb 1908, Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 2 Nov 1998, Hillsboro, Kansas
Survivors include his wife, Gertrude, of Durham; two daughters, Lucille McDowell and Kathy Vidricksen; a brother, Dave of California; two sisters, Pauline Brunn of California and Lydia Steinert of Hillsboro.

SCHWEMMER, Gertrude
b. 18 Feb 1910, Houck, Russia
d. 12 Nov 1998, Salina, Kansas
Her husband, Emil, died Nov. 2, 1998. Survivors include two daughters, Lucille McDowell and Kathy Vidricksen; two sisters, Pauline Lickei of Lincoln, Neb., and Margaret Niederhouse of Hutchinson.

SCHWEMMER, Gottfey
b. 28 Mar 1897 - Dreispitz, Russia
d. 5 May 1981 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Kathy O'Malley Collection
Burial in Marion Cemetery. Vera Highsmith was the organist, The congregation sang "Hw Great Thou Art." Casket bearers were Lindsey Safarik, Lynn Safarik, Gary Grentz, Bruce Haas, Mike Schwemmer and Jerry Schwemmer. The family came to the United States while the children were young. They settled in Minesota and later moved to Hillsboro. He was married to Marie KLEIN on Aug. 16, 196?, at Tampa. He as preceded in death by his parents; by his only son,Arnold; by three brothers and two sisters. Survivors include his widow, Mary of Hillsboro; two daughters, Leona Grentz of Marion and Mrs. Harold (Helen) Haas of Denver, Colo.; one daughter-in-law, Billie Schwemmer of Wichita; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two brothers, Emil Schwemmer of Durham and Dave Schwemmer of Anaheim, Calif.; and four sisters, Mary Klein of Oxford, Mollie Senner of Hillsboro, Lydia Steinert of Tampa and Pauline Brunn of Anaheim, Calif..

SCHWEMMER, Katherine
b. 12 Mar 1901 - Dreispitz, Russia
d. 2 Feb 1975 - Russell, Kansas
She married Herbert BECKER on June 21, 1923, in Rush Center. Survivors are: widower; sons: Eugene, Salina; Larry, Wilmington, Del; daughters: Mrs Loretta Campbell, Casper, Wy; Mrs Robert (Virginia) Klusener, Enid, Okla.; brother: Reinhardt Schwemmer, Milwaukee, Wis; sisters: Mrs Molly Steinle, Neillsville, Wis; Mrs Lydia Zinder, Milwaukee, Wis

SCHWEMMER, Mae E. Williamson - See Mae E. Donley

SCHWEMMER, Mary - See Mary Klein

SCHWEMMER, Mollie - See Mollie Ehrlich

SCHWEMMER, Mollie
b. 4 Aug 1888 - Dreispitz, Russia
d. 4 Sep 1971 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
Scottsbluff Star Herald, Sept. 5, 1971
She came to the U.S. in 1906 and was married to David HERBEL in April that same year at Hillsboro, Kansas. Her husband preceded her in death in May of 1957. Survivors include seven sons, Alex of Lincolnville, Kans., Edwin of Burbank, Calif., Robert of Van Nuys, Calif., Melvin and Raymond, both of Gering, LuVerne of Scottsbluff and David of Wichita Falls, Tex.; seven daughters, Mrs. Gabriel (Mollie) Deines of Burbank, Mrs. Chris (Emma) Deines of Lincolnville, Mrs. Clarence (Lydia) Haas of Hobart, Okla., Mrs. Irene Lucas of Marion and Mrs. G. R. (Helen) Mitchell of South Pasadena, Calif., Mrs. Jake (Roberta) Rein of Mitchell and Mrs. Alvin (Esther) Bastron of Scottsbluff, one brother, Reinhardt Schwemmer of Lucas, Kan., 41 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, one son and one brother preceded her in death. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.

SCHWEMMER, Reinhart
b. 18 Feb 1922 - Hunter, Kansas
d. 17 May 1985 - Salina, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller collection
He is survived by his wife, Maxine of the home; a son, Martin of Harrisonville, Mo.; two daughters, Nancy Cripe of Olathe and Susan Lomas of Lawrence; two brothers, David and Ruben, both of Lucas; two sisters, Lillian Nelson of Lucas and Irene Roberts of Norton; and five grandchildren. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Fort Scott National Cemetery, Fort Scott.

SCHWEMMER, Ruben
b. 27 Oct 1912 - Russell, Kansas
d. 22 Feb 1995 - Lucas, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller collection
Born to Reinhart and Amelia (Molly Ehrlich) Schwemmer. He married Alice STRITESKY on November 29, 1938 at Russell, Kansas. Reuben will be sadly missed by all of his survivors: his wife, Alice, of the home; two daughters, Betty and husband, Lowell Larson of Denmark, Kansas, and Dorothy and husband, Jamie Clark of Wichita, Kansas; one brother, Dave Schwemmer of Lucas, and two sisters, Lillian Nelson of Salina and Irene Roberts of Lucas: five grandsons: Travis and wife Kim Homewood of Midwest City, Oklahoma, Bruce Larsen of Salina, Derrek and wife Michille Homewood of N.A/s. Barbera Point, Hawaii, Berry Larsen of Denmark and Michael Homewood of Augusta; two granddaughters: Mindy and husband Mike Leibers of Augusta, and Julie Larsen of Denmark, and one great-grandson, Carl Wayne Homewood of Midwest City, Oklahoma. Reuben will join his parents and brothers, Alex and Rhiney in eternal heaven. Funeral services were at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 27, 1995, in the Lucas United Methodist Church with Pastor Max Froelich officiating. Joleen Kaufman was the organist and Steve Schultz, the soloist. Serving as casketbearers were Barry Larsen, Bruce Larsen, Mike Leiber, Derrek Homewood, Michael Homewood and Travis Homewood. Burial was in Lucas Cemetery.

SCHWENK, Wilbert Allan
b. 28 Feb 1927 - Danzig, North Dakota
d. Mar 2006
From Billings Gazette, Billings, MT - 22 Mar 2006
Born to John and Rosina Schwenk, German-Russian immigrants. He married Wealthy Dianne VanNATTA on Jan. 15, 1955. They had one daughter and three sons: Robin (Chandler) Lucero, Richard (Susan) Schwenk, Michael (Pamela) Schwenk and Daniel (Miki) Schwenk He had three granddaughters: Tiffany, Samantha and Mckenna. He also had six grandsons: Derrick, Darnell, Cole, Braxton, Gregory and Michael. Also one great-grandson, Dreyden. He is survived by sister Elsie Hammer and brothers Arnold and John. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Rosina, and two brothers, Edmond and Elmer.

SCHWENNEKER, Marjorie Ann - See Marjorie Ann Garst

SCHWERDFEGER, Ruby
B. 4 Aug 1908 - Holly, Colorado
D. 3 Jul 1976 Syracuse, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
She was married too Cecil SCHWERDFEGER, June 1947, in New Mexico. He died in 1971. Survivors include step-sons: Gene Schwerdfeger; Jack Schwerdfeger; step-daughter: Mrs. Moschlyn Franklin; sisters: Mrs. Minnie Lay, Syracuse; Mrs. Margaret Bonham, Ordway, Colo.; Mrs. Mabel Bennett, Lamar, Colo.; Mrs. Pearl Pugh, Wheatridge, Colo. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. MDT Tuesday in Syracuse Cemetery. (Maiden name was not shown)

SCHWERDTFEGER, Alice W. - See Alice W. Nienke

SCHWERDTFEGER, Carl A.
B. 9 Aug 1891 - Linn, Kansas
D. 9 Apr 1975 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Edith G. BLAYLOCK Nov. 27, 1919 at Bushton.Survivors are widow; sons: Leonard, Bushton; Richard, Kansas City, Kan.; daughters: Mrs. Leonard Mullenix and Mrs. Tom Bolack, both of Farmington, N.M.; Mrs. James Brown, Kansas City, Mo.; brothers: Emil, Linn; Henry, Greenleaf, Marvin, Des Moines, Iowa, sister: Mrs. Julia Mildfeldt, Linn. Burial will be in the Bushton Cemetery.

SCHWERDTFEGER, Caroline - See Caroline Choitz

SCHWERDTFEGER, Dena Mae - See Dena Mae Riedel

SCHWERDTFEGER, Edna A - See Edna A. Frohreich

SCHWERDTFEGER, Erwin
b. 1 Sep 1924 - Ellsworth County, Kansas
d. 12 Jan 2005 - Ellsworth, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Saturday, January 15,2005
Survivors include his wife, Melva Rose, of Ellsworth; two daughters, Connie Newkirk of Emporia and Virginia Hughes of Salina; five sisters, Elda Haase of Ellsworth, Diana Magana and Bertha Rojas, both of Kanopolis, Ruth Warttig of Springfield, Mo., and Viola Ferguson of Cheyenne, Wyo.; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Burial will be in St. Paul's Lutheran Church Cemetery.

SCHWERDTFEGER, Hermine
b. 17 Jan 1896, Ellsworth
d. 31 Dec 1987, Ellsworth
From Hutchinson News - Saturday, January 2, 1988
She married William STROEDE Dec. 19, 1920, at Ellsworth. He died April 20, 1982. Survivors: son, Edward, Ellsworth; and daughter, Lois Stroede,Ellsworth.

SCHWERDTFEGER, Hildegarde - See Hildegarde Anderson

SCHWERDTFEGER, Leonard
b. 21 Mar 1925, Rice County, Kansas
d. 10 Mar 2000, Bushton, Kansas
Son of Carl and Edith Blaylock Schwe ADAMS, Lora Luella Spouse's Family from Dreispitz, Russia. Lora Luella Adams was born Oct. 11, 1914, in Stafford County, the daughter of John Curtis and Myrtle Converse Adams. On Oct. 6, 1935, she married Samuel W. HEINZE at Seward. He died July 28, 1991. Survivors include a daughter.

SCHWERDTFEGER, Leonard
b. 21 Mar 1925, Rice County, Kansas
d. 10 Mar 2000, Bushton, Kansas
From Great Bend Tribune - March 12, 2000
Son of Carl and Edith Blaylock Schwerdtfeger. He married Oteka MURRAY at Oct. 15, 1949, at Bushton. Survivors include his wife; three sons, Lennie, Alan and Glenn; one daughter, Crystal Behnke; one brother, Richard Schwerdtfeger of Kansas City; two sisters, Audrey Mullenix of Dodge City and Shirley Brown of Kansas city, Mo. He was preceded in death by one sister, Alice Bolack.

SCHWERDTFEGER, Lisa Faye
b. 19 Jun 1965 - Lyons, Kansas
d. 23 Aug 2005 - Barber County, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Friday, August 26, 2005
Daughter of Dennis and Janice Long Schwerdtfeger. SSurvivors include: a son, Colt Miller, Medicine Lodge; two daughters, Ashley Miller and Charity Schwerdtfeger, both of Medicine Lodge; her mother, Janice Schwerdtfeger, Lyons; a brother, Matthew; a sister, Naomi Little, Newton; and a grandson. She was preceded in death by her father, Dennis. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Medicine Lodge.

SCHWERDTFEGER, Norman Paul
b. 28 Jul 1924 - Linn, Kansas
d. 17 Oct 2005 - Goodland, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Tuesday, October 18, 2005
Born to Edwin H. and Freda E. (Reissia) Schwerdtfeger. He married Dena Mae REIDEL on June 28, 1953, in Goodland. She preceded him in death on April 9, 2003. Survivors include a son, David Schwerdtfeger, Goodland; a daughter, Kathy Cochrane, Goodland; a sister, Isabel Lehman, Goodland; and two grandchildren. Burial in Goodland Cemetery.

SCHWERDTFEGER, Ralph H.
B. 6 May 1924 - Ellsworth, Kansas
D. 15 Feb 1976 - Ellsworth, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
Survivors are brothers: Harold and Edmond, both of Ellsworth; Fritz and Milton, both of Goodland; sister: Mrs. Erna Wiegert, Lincoln.Burial will be in the church cemetery.

SCHWERDTSEGER, Maude
B. 9 Sep 1886 - Ellsworth County, Kansas
D. 10 June 1976 - Alton, Illinois
From Newspaper Clipping
she was married to Ernest SCHWERDTSEGER , Aug. 11, 1914, at Wilson. He died Nov. 18, 1965. Survivors include son: Wilbur, Western Springs, Ill.; daughters: Dr. Marie Hoover, Betalto, Ill.; Mrs. Loretta Blanken, Greenleaf; Mrs. Edith Jane Haver, Reno, Nev. Burial will be in the church cemetery. (A maiden name was not shown)

SCHWERMAN, Claire Louise
b. 27 Jun 1912 Beloit, , Kansas
d. 16 Jul 1999 Hays, Ellis, Kansas
Parents were Henry and Mary (Grotz) Schwerman. Survivors include her son, Thomas J. Bohm; two sisters,Virginia McLean, Amarillo, Texas, and Jean Jones, Jacksonville, Fla. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Carl Schwerman, and John Schwerman; a sister, Margaret Brungardt.

SCHWERTFEGER, Lena Bieberle - See Lena Helms

SCHWERTFEGER, Loren "Vern"
b. 4 Mar 1919 - Minneola, Kansas
d. 8 Jan 2004 - Tulsa, Oklahoma
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, January 17, 2004
On June 24, 1944, he married Betty OVERMILLER at Waco, Texas. Survivors include: two brothers; a sister; three daughters; and five grandchildren.

SCHWERTFEGER, Mildred Mae - See Mildred Mae Miskimen

SCHWERTFEGER, Orville F.
B. 4 Aug 1920 - Great Bend, Kansas
D. 25 Jun 1978 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Lena HELMS May 11, 1941, rural Great Bend. Survivors include widow; son: Frank; mother: Mrs. Anna Schwertfeger, rural Great Bend; brothers: Lawrence, Great Bend; Milton, Ellinwood; sister: Mrs. Doris Petrowsky, Iuka; five grandchildren.Burial in Lakin-Comanche District Cemetery, Ellinwood.

SCHWIEN, Harry
b. 9 Nov 1908 - Ness County, Kansas
d. 13 Nov 1981 - WaKeeney, Kansas
From Obituary
Son of George Henry and Katherine (Schrader) Schwien. He married Lena SCHWIEN July 10, 1932, at Bazine. She survives. He is also survived by two daughters, Sharon Morgan, Udall and Mrs. Judy Schneider, Winfield; three sisters, Mrs. Elma Filbert, Ness City; Mrs. Irene Massey and Mrs. LuElla Mallery, both of Reno. Nev.; three grandchildren.

SCHWIEN, Hilda Tagea
b. 15 Aug 1903
d. 25 Jul 1939
Survivors in addition to her sister, Mrs. Sam Karst, she is survived by a sister Mrs. Jacob DeWald, Russell; brothers Sigmond, Paul Schwien, both Russell; Ferdinand Schwien, Bazine; brother Leo died about 2 years ago. Parents are deceased.
Note: Dates from church records show her birth as 15 Aug 1903 and death as 25 July 1939.

SCHWIEN, Johann Jakob
b. 2 Aug 1844 - Ehrenfeld, Russia
d. 20 May 1928
From KirchenBote - 28 June 1928
He was married to Maria Dorothea MICHAELIS in 1864. Nine children were born to this union. One son and three daughters died in infancy. The family left their home in Russia in 1899 and came to Mexico (Middle America). The circumstances forced them to leave Mexico and come to America in 1901. God bless the widow with which she had lived 64 years with her husband, Johann Jakob. Mourning the death of John Jacob besides the four sons and one daughter were 36 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.

SCHWIEN, Lydia - See Lydia Schneider

SCHWIEN, Maria Elizabeth
b. 11 May 1885, Wiesenmuller, Samara, Russia
d. 20 Jun 1952, Fort Morgan, Colorado
She first married Adam Schriner, Sr. between 1950-1952. She then married Johannes Buxmann, who was born 4 February 1888 in Wiesenmuller, Samara, Russia. He died 5 August 1948 in Windsor, Weld, Colorado. Her parents were George Heinrich Schwien born 4 July in Kratzka, Russia, and Katherine Elizabeth Schneider born in Kratzka, Russia.

SCHWIEN, Sigmond
b. 28 May 1894 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 20 Aug 1974 - Russell, Kansas
He married Lydia BENDER. Survivors include: widow; sons: Waldean, and Larry, both of Russell; daughters: Mrs. Viola Bender, Mrs. Thelma Dumler, Mrs. Betty Radke, Russell; half-brother: Paul, Hoisington; sisters: Mrs. Mollie Karst, Galatia; Mrs. Gertrude DeWald, Russell

SCHWINDT, Adam "Curley"
b. 21 Nov 1920 - Lincoln, Nebraska
d. 5 Aug 2005 - Lincoln, Nebraska
From Lincoln Journal- Star - Sunday, August 7, 2005
Adam was born to German Russian immigrants, Henry and Katherine Schwindt. He met Leata, and they married Feb. 14, 1948. They have two children. Survivors wife, Leata Schwindt, Lincoln; daughter, son-in-law, Linda and Daniel O'Connor, Lincoln; son, daughter-in-law, Larry and Connie Schwindt, Lincoln; grandchildren spouse, Jennifer O'Connor, Michael O'Connor, both California, Aaron and Amanda Schwindt, all Lincoln, four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: parents, six brothers, two sisters, grandson, Adam.

SCHWINDT, Amelia
b. 10 Feb 1908 - Badopua, Russia
d. 11 Jun 2002 - Bayard, Nebraska
From Information Furnished
Daughter of Caroline (Reifschneider) and Henry Schwindt. She immigrated with her mother, grandparents and siblings to America in 1913 aboard the grand Prince Kaiser Wilhelm. After registering at Ellis Island in New York Harbor, she was reunited with her father, who had gone ahead to make a place for his family, and settled in Gering, Nebr., in August of that year. She was preceded in death by her parents, loving husband, Henry (SCHWINDT), sons Jerry and Bob, sisters, Katherine Yakel, Suzanne Constance, Leah Bumpus, Molly Osgood, Emma Cheatle, two infant daughters named Caroline, and brothers Henry H. and Fred Schwindt. Amy is survived by her daughter, Lucille Green of Mitchell, grandsons and wives, Ken and Trush Green of Scottsbluff, Greg and Lee Ann Green of Ft. Morgan, Colo., Jerry and Tory Green of Scottsbluff, and Patrick and Kris Libsack of Pierce, Colo. Also, great-grandchildren Dr. Nathan and Amy Green of San Antonio, Texas, Abby Green of Scottsbluff, Libby and Dave Murphy of Loveland, Colo., and Beau of Ft. Morgan, Colo.; great-great-grandchildren, Madison Green and Donavon Murphy; brothers and wives, Dave and Tug Schwindt of Alliance and Carl and Esther Schwindt of Gering.

SCHWINDT, Anna Elizabeth - See Anna Elizabeth Scheuerman

SCHWINDT, Bertha Louise
B. 15 Feb 1919 - Rush County, Kansas
D. 11 July 1986 - La Crosse, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
Daughter of Conard and Katherine (Bott) Schwindt. She married Charles COLLINS, July 28, 1937, in Rush County. Survivors include her husband, of the home, here sons, Larry, Robert, and John; two daughters, Nancy Collins and Susan Peach; three brothers, Herman Schwindt, La Crosse, Harry Schwindt, Ness City, and Clarence Schwindt, Bazine; three sisters, Esther Phillips, Nekoma; Sarah Sucht, Dodge City; and Clara Scott, Guymon, Okla.; and nine grandchildren

SCHWINDT, Carl
b. 6 Mar 1910 - Potopwa, Russia
d. 2 Mar 2003 - Gering, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Starhearld, Scottsbluff, NE - March 6, 2003
Interment will be at Bayard Cemetery in Bayard. Born to Henry and Caroline (Reifschneider) Schwindt. Carl and four other children left Potopwa, Russia on the King Kiser Wilhelm Ship when he was three years old and settled in the Gering area. Carl married Henrietta (FOGEL) Schwindt. Carl later married Esther (DIETRICH) OSTERMILLER. Carl is survived by his wife, Esther Schwindt of Gering; son Ronald and wife Connie of North Platte; daughter Kathleen Stahla and husband Ed of Sitka, Alaska; daughter-in-law Florene Schwindt of Clifton, Colo.; eight grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren; brother David Schwindt and wife Tug of Alliance; a step son Dennis Ostermiller and wife Katherine of Newington, Conn.; step daughter Paula Bell of Ferndale, Wash.; five step grandchildren and three step great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Henrietta Fogel Schwindt; son Jimmy Schwindt; daughter-in-law Charolette Nuss Schwindt; granddaughter Nikki Schwindt; brothers, Henry Schwindt and Fred Schwindt; sisters, Katy Yekel, Suzanne Constance, Leah Bumpus, Emma Cheattle, Caroline Schwindt, Molly Osgood and Amy Libsack.

SCHWINDT, Carolina
b. 28 Feb 1879 Salfeld, Russia
d. 14 Jul 1966
She is survived by nine children: Mrs. Katherine Yekel and Mrs. Emma Cheatle of Alliance, Neb., Mrs. Amy Lebsock of Bayard, Neb., Mrs. Susie Constance of Flint, Mich., Mrs. Leah Bumpus of Woodbury, N.J., Henry, Carl of Kimball, Neb. and Fred and David of Alliance

SCHWINDT, Christina
b. 1885, Norga, Russia
d. 30 Nov 1973, Hoisington, Kansas
From Special Article and Obituary - Russell Record - December 10, 1973
Mrs. Shriwise, who has been a widow since 1934. Her father, Conrad Schwindt, brought his wife and family of five children to America in 1866. They came money sent by his father, who had come to this country a few years previously. Four years after they arrived in this county, Mr. Schwindt died (1934). There were now seven in the family. Christina was 19 when her mother died (1906). She married John SHRIWISE in 1908.

SCHWINDT, Conard - Family Reunion
From Newspaper Clipping - 1985
The grandchildren and their families who are descendents of Conrad Schwindt, Sr., gathered for a pot luck dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Schwindt of La Crosse, on June 2, 1985. All six of the children of Sarah (Schwindt) Dumler and her husband David Dumler were in attendance. Mr. And Mrs. Emil (Ruth) Dietz of Russell; Mrs. Elma Brack, Galatia, had four generations of her family present. They were: son, Mr. And Mrs. Melvin Brack and daughter, Kim of Great Bend and their son Mr. and Mrs. Mike Brack and son of San Antonio, Texas; Mr. And Mrs. Frank (Eulalia) Titus, Tulsa, Oklahoma; Mr. And Mrs. Ferdinand Dumler, Russell; Mr, and Mrs. William Dumler, Aurora, Colorado; and Mr. Albert Dumler, Russell. Of the Henry and Lizzie (Schwindt) Dumler branch: Mr. And Mrs. Eugene McCorkle, Clinton, Mo., and their daughter, Janice Shupp, Leee's Summit, Mo., and Jean Pettyjohn, daughter of Edna (Dumler) Waggoman. Those from the Philip Schwindt branch were: Mr. Elton J. Schwindt, La Crosse; Mr. Harry Horyna (Viola's husband), Timken, and their daughter Jonea Hartshorn, Edwardsville, Ks. Those from the Bill Schwindt branch were: Mr. and Mrs. George Schwindt of Black Canyon City, AZ. Those from the Conard Schwindt, Jr.: Mr. and Mrs. Harry Schwindt, Ness City; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Schwindt, Bazine; Mr. and Mrs. Herman Schwindt and their son, Mr. And Mrs. Gail Schwindt and children, Jeff and Betsy, Timken; Mrs. Esther Phillips, Nekoma; mrs. Sarah Sucht, Dodge City, and her daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Griffin (Leona) of Larned; and Leona's daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Brian Reed and son Devin. This also was a four generation family. Mr. Lee Benbow, Hoisington, a lifetime friend of the family was a guest, also Mr. Joel Daubert of Otis and Mrs. Laura Button and Louella Reisig of LaCrosse were callers.

SCHWINDT, Dave
b. 19 May 1924 - Bayard, Nebraska
d. 15 Apr 2003 - Alliance, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - April 18, 2003
Born to Caroline (Reifschneider) and Henry Schwindt. The youngest of 11 children. He married Harriet (Tug) (ARCHER) on May 4, 1947. The marriage of 55 years produced three children, daughters, Stephanie and Judith, and a son, David. Survivors include his wife, Tug, of the home; children, Stephanie McCawley of Douglas, Wyo., Judy and Jim Reynolds of Alliance and David of Jackson, Wyo.; grandchildren, TJ and Jill McCawley of Longmont, Colo., Genia and Cary Bone of Casper, Wyo., Erin McCawley of Minneapolis, Minn., Ryan (Chip) Reynolds of Alliance and Tommy and Tammy Reynolds of Denver, Colo.; great grandchildren, Trevor and Austin Bone of Casper and Brendon and Dawson McCawley of Longmont. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Caroline; brothers, Henry, Carl and Fred; sisters, Katie, Susie, Amy, Caroline, Leah, Molly and Emma.

SCHWINDT, Emma
b. 13 Mar 1915 - Fort Collins, Colorado
d. 13 Aug 2003 - Torrington, Wyoming
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 9 Aug 2003
Burial will follow in the Valley View Cemetery. Daughter of Henry and Katherine (Troudt) Schwindt. On Nov. 22, 1933, she married Henry SCHREINER in Cheyenne, Wyo. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, LeRoy and Jeannette Schreiner of Torrington and Melvin and Joan Schreiner of Laramie, Wyo.; daughters and sons-in-law, Marjorie and Harold Mullock, Shirley and Lester Walsh and Diana and Bill Rogers, all of Torrington; sister Alice Schnorr of Fort Collins; brothers, Henry Schwindt Jr. of Greeley, Colo., Edward Schwindt of Windsor, Colo., and Harold Schwindt of Fort Collins; brothers-in-law, John and Philip Schreiner, both of Torrington; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; six brothers and seven sisters

SCHWINDT, Frederick F.
b. 26 Jul 1893, Russia
d. 8 Aug 1971, Lodi, California
Survivors are his wife, Leah SCHIMKE, two sons, Elder Robert and Paul Schwindt; and two daughters, Elma Purdy and Ruth DeLong.

SCHWINDT, Georg
b. 1856 - Alt-Norka, Volga
d. 10 Dec 1915
From Heritage Review - 23 January 1993
Buried 13 December 1915, Fort Morgan, CO, age 58 years 11 months, 25 days. Children 4 sons, 1 daughter. Survivors: wife, 1 son, 1 daughter. Immigrated 1892 NE, 1905 Ft. Morgan,CO.

SCHWINDT, Henry, Jr.
b. 29 Sep 1920 - Fort Collins, Colorado
d. 17 Dec 2006 - Greeley, Colorado
From Greeley Tribune - Greeley, Colorado - 12-19-2006
Henry Schwindt, Jr., was born in Fort Collins to Henry Schwindt Sr., and Katherine (Troudt) Schwindt. He married Frieda SCHREINER on July 28, 1940, in Fort Collins. She preceded him on Nov. 5, 2002. Survivors: Two sons, Harold E. Schwindt and his wife Myrna of Fort Collins, Alex H. Schwindt and his wife Toby of Wheatland, Wyo.; three daughters, Karen K. Zavodny of Loveland, Barb E. Smith and husband Phil of Severance, Marlene P. Bell and wife Matt of Keenesburg; two brothers, Harold Schwindt and wife Jean of Fort Collins, Edward Schwindt and wife Gladys of Windsor; a sister, Alice Schnorr of Fort Collins; 12 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: His parents, his wife Frieda, seven brothers, seven sisters and a grandchild. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens in Greeley.

SCHWINDT, Jimmy L.
b. 25 Sep 1932 - Bayard, Nebraska
d. 26 Feb 2003 - Clifton, Colorado
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - March 7, 2003
Born to Carl and Henrietta (Vogel) Schwindt. Jim was preceded in death by Charlotte J. (Nuss) Schwindt and is survived by Florene (Klinesmith/Spencer) Schwindt. Survivors include his son, Keith Schwindt, his wife and daughters, Candace Mumbower, Sherry Keuthan and Wendy Westby and their husbands; brother, Ronald Schwindt; sister, Kathy Stahla; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; six stepchildren and spouses; 23 step-grandchildren; and 38 step-great-grandchildren, all of whom he regarded and loved as his own. He was preceded in death by his mother Henrietta; and his wife Charlotte. His father, Carl Schwindt, passed away recently on March 2 in Gering.

SCHWINDT, Katherine
Spouse from Friedenfeld, Russia
b. 28 Mar 1882, Bison, Kansas
d. 16 Apr 1964, Rush County, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
Daughter of Sophia Spodie and Nickolas Schwindt. When she was nine years of age, her mother passed away and her step-mother raised her and seven other children. On August 4, 1901, she was united in marriage to George FOOS. Six children were born to this union: Mrs. Fred (Florence) Erni, Otis; Martha Benton, Wichita; Herbert, Smith Center; Mrs. Henry (Esther) Reichel, LaCrosse; Mrs. Alvin (Irene) Ochs, Otis; and Raymond, Wichita. Mr. Foos passed away in 1947 in Bison. Besides her children, she leaves to mourn, her sister, Lizzie Foos of Ransom; a half-sister, Martha Campbell, Liberal; a half-brother, Nick Schwindt, of Leoti.

SCHWINDT, Leon Lee
B. 25 Nov 1910 - Bison, Kansas
D. 3 Mar 1974 - La Crosse, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
Survivors are sisters: Mrs. William Kober, La Crosse; Mrs. Robert Ressig, Wichita; Mrs. Lee Shank, Olathe. Burial will be in Bison Baptist Cemetery.

SCHWINDT, Margaret Cecelia Zent - See Margaret Cecelia Schaff

SCHWINDT, Norma J. - See Norma J. Meyer

SCHWINDT, Zelma B. - See Zelma B. Kutch

SCHWISOW, Freida
b. 10 Feb 1895, Tobias, Neb.
d. 30 Jan 1988, Garden City
From Hutchinson News - Monday, February 1, 1988
She married John SCHWEER Feb. 5, 1920, at Tobias, Neb. He died Aug. 30, 1967. Survivors: son, Arnold; daughters, Irene Ebersole, Phyllis Ambler, Verneta Jones; brothers, Edwin Schwisow, Meridian,Idaho; Walter Schwisow, Fairbury, Neb.; August Schwisow, Lincoln, Neb.; sisters, Lena Bartels, Tobias, Neb., Hulda Bartels, Daykin, Neb.; Lorena Maschman, Nampa, Idaho.

SCOTT, Bettie
b. 9 Mar 1924- Kinsley, Kansas
d. 23 Feb 2002 - Topeka, Kansas
From McCook Daily Gazette, McCook, Nebraska - Tuesday, February 26, 2002
Born to E.W. and Dora (Smith) Scott. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Howard E. KOCH in 1972; and her second husband, Raleigh BERGLING in 1997. Survivors include two sons, Denny S. Koch of Topeka, and Regan E. Koch of Andover, Kan.; one daughter, Darrie Ann Schnee of Topeka; two step-daughters, Peggy Hanson of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Susan Tadlock of Naples, Fla.; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren.
Inurnment at Atwood Fairview Cemetery.

SCOTT, Edna Mae
b. 30 May 1917, Watts, Okla
d. 15 Mar 1981, Garden City
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Louis R. ANDRASEK, Nov. 22, 1942 at Scott City. Survovirs: widower: sons: Richard and George; daughter: Mrs. Minnie Mae Anderson; mother: Mrs. J. W. Scott, Scott City; brothers: R. E. Scott, Albuquerque, N.M.; J. B. Scott, San Angelo,Texas; Clyde Scott and Claud Scott, both of Scott City.

SCOWLEY, Roseanne - See Roseanne Dreiling

SCRIVEN, Ellda - See Ellda Schmidt

SEBRANT, Leola J. - See Leola J. Koehn

SECKINGER, Esther
b. 21 Mar 1917 - Lincoln, Nebraska
d. 2 Jul 2003 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 7 Jul 2003
Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Park in Scottsbluff. Born to Jacob and Henrietta (Miller) Seckinger. Esther married Fred SCHWARZKOPH on March 23, 1941 in Scottsbluff. She was a Godmother to Harriett Aden, Michael Seckinger, and Billie Jean Dreith. She is survived by her son, William 'Bill' Schwarzkoph and his wife Cheryl of Forsyth, Mont.; daughter, Jean Moody and her husband Doug of Ft. Collins, Colo.; grandchildren, Bill Schwarzkoph Jr. and his wife Denise of Billings, Mont., Sean Moody and his wife Mandy of Glenwood Springs, Colo., Nichole (Moody) Schoenly and her husband Michael of Ft. Collins, Colo., and Jill (Schwarzkoph) Venable and her husband Ryan of Billings, Mont.; great grandchildren, Brian, Madison, and Megan Schwarzkoph of Billings, Mont., Zachari and Lauren Schoenly of Ft. Collins, Colo., and Nathan Moody of Glenwood Springs, Colo. Her parents, husband Fred, four sisters and two brothers preceded Esther in death.

SEDER, Martha
b. 21 Jul 1914 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
d. 25 Jan 2007 - Hardin, Wyoming
From Billings Gazette, Billings, MT - 27 Jan 2007
She was born July 21, 1914, to Louis and Anna (Schnell) Seder at Scotts Bluff, Neb. She married Harry WAGNER on Nov. 16, 1932, in Scotts Bluff. Their only son, Jim, was born in 1933. Martha is survived by her son, James (Delores) Wagner of Billings; brother, Harry (Anne) Seder of Billings; half-brother, Conrad (Judy) Pauley of Silesia; half-sister, Rae Taylor of Aurora, Colo.; four grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry, in February 1975. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery.

SEIB, Pete
b. 10 Apr 1922 - Ness City, Kansas
d. 21 Oct 2002 - Wichita, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - October 23, 2002
He was born April 10, 1922, on a farm 4 miles west of Ness City, the son of Jacob and Pauline Boos Seib. On Jan. 28, 1947, he married Elvira STECKLEIN at Ness City. She survives. Other survivors include: five sons, Pete Jr., Steve, and Jim, all of Denver, and John, and Larry, both of Ness City; two daughters, Theresa Laas, Hays, and Barbara Beltz, Dodge City; 20 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Paul, Joe, John and Jake; three sisters, Amelia Boos, Anna Ruder, and Mary Leiker; and a grandson, Chad Beltz. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Ness City.

SEIB, Sabina
B. 3 Apr 1865 - Kraft, Russia
D. 6 Sep 1941 - Sugar City, Colorado
From Obituary
Buried Sugar City, September 8, 1941. In the year 1887 she was united in marriage to Mr. John Henry MANWEILER, SR. of the town of Rosenberg. This union was blessed with nine children, of which preceded the mother into eternity. In the year 1900 she emigrated to America, together with her husband and family, landing on the shores of Canada and settling in the city of Winnipeg. Of the eight children now mourning her death, five are in our community. Mr. Henry Manweiler and family, Mrs. Julia Siegfried and family, Mrs. Julia Siegfried and family, Mrs. Henry Kamerzel and family, Mr. Karl Manweiler and family, Mrs. Elizabeth Trainor and family. Amalia Miller and Eva Scheierman, daughters of Mrs. Manweiler, reside in Kansas, and Mr. And Mrs. Alex Manweiler in the state of Washington

SEIBEL, Alice V. - See Alice V. Weigand

SEIBEL, Clarence
b. 12 Sep 1923 - Marion County, Kansas
d. 9 Oct 2004 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, October 10, 2004, Newton Kansan - Monday, October 11, 2004
Son of Jacob and Anna Wall Seibel. On Dec. 15, 1949, he married Mary KOSLOWSKY at rural Hillsboro. She survives, of the home. Other survivors include: a son, Gene, Edwardsville, Ill.; a daughter, Eleanor Jost, Hillsboro; three brothers, Elmer, Newton, Homer, Arkansas City, and Wallace, Wichita; two sisters, Lucena Thiessen, Fredonia, and Frances Quintana, Emporia; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He also was preceded in death by: a granddaughter, Karissa Jost; and a brother, Ernest Seibel.

SEIBEL, Erna P.
b. 18 Apr 1915 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 13 Oct 2004 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hillsboro Star Journal - Thursday, October 21, 2004
Daughter of Christian and Karolina (Delk) Seibel. On Sept. 2, 1939, she married Clarence LOEWEN at Hillsboro. He died in 1994. She was preceded in death by six brothers, Jacob, Samuel, Edward, Solomon, Walter, and Christian Seibel; and five sisters, Martha Suderman, Louise Suderman, Sarah Friesen, Agnes Just, and Rachel Seibel. Survivors include a son, Dennis Loewen of Lawrence; a daughter, Karolyn Wiebe of White River Junction, Vt.; a sister, Evelyn Regier of Peabody; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Burial was in McPherson Cemetery.

SEIBEL FAMILY REUNION
From Hillsboro Star Journal - August 29, 2002
The children of the late Jacob and Anne (Wall) Seibel met for a reunion on Aug. 10, 2002, in Wichita. Family members attending were Elmer and Dorothy Seibel of Wichita and their children, Gerald and Loreta Seibel and Jessica, Jacob, and Julie, all of Kechi; and Marty and Leora Schneider and Vance of Milford, Neb. Alfred and Lucere Thiessen of Fredonia and their son, Larry and Connie Thiessen and Amber of Galva also attended. Clarence and Mary Seibel of Hillsboro and their children, Gene Seibel and Becca Sipe of Springfield, Mo., and a friend, Sue Meintrup of St. Louis, Mo., and Lowell and Eleanor Jost, Amber, Logan and Karis, of Hillsboro also attended. Others attending were Tami (Seibel) Reimche of Chanute and Allen Sharp of Fredonia; Wallace and Dolly Seibel of Wichita and sons, Steven and Gregory Seibel; Frances Quintana of Emporia and her daughters, Karla Hammond of Carthage, Mo., and friend Terry, and Rod and Jane Haag and Anthony of Emporia; Homer and Goldie Seibel of Arkansas City and their sons, Ron and David Seibel and friend Sue. Others who spent time with the Seibels were Betty Freuchting, Bonnie Friesen, Robert and Lynn Suderman, and Lewis and LaVada Hagen.

SEIBEL, Edwin A.
b. abt 1908
d. 21 Jan 2000, Kansas
Survivors: wife, Doris; son, Don; daughter, Pearl Helmer; sister, Mary Regier of Reedley,Calif.

SEIBEL, Elizabeth
Russia
b. 27 Oct 1863, Russia
d. 23 Apr 1951
Mrs. Elizabeth Seibel Schlotthauer was born in Russia Oct. 27, 1863. In 1879 she was married to Philip SEIBEL. Five sons and 2 daughters were born to them. Mr. Seibel died in 1921. In 1924 she was married to John SCHLOTTHAUER, who survives her. She leaves 3 sons, Philip, Isaac, and Jake Seibel, and one daugher, Mrs. Lizzie Murray. She was the stepmother of Mrs. Dan Heiser, Mrs. Dan E. Hein, Mrs. Jonas Reddig, and Alex, Ezra, Jonas and Ben Schlotthauer.

SEIBEL, Esther - See Esther Penner

SEIBEL, Helen
b. 29 Mar 1911 - Tereck region of North Caucas Russia
d. 29 Jan 2000 - Bismarck, North Dakota
From Bismarck Tribune
Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Bismarck. Born to Phillip and Emilia Seibel. She immigrated with her parents to Berlin, Germany, in 1918, then to the United States when she was ten years old. She married William KLEIN. William passed away on July 28, 1978. Helen is survived by three daughters and sons- in-law, Bertha and Jack Case, Sun City Ariz., and Alvina and Arthur Laib, and Beverly and Paul Boehm, all of Bismarck; one son and daughter-in-law, Ronald and Constance Klein, Duluth, Minn.; one brother, Adolph Seibel, Boise, Idaho; two sisters, Viola Adkins, Sweet Home, Ore, and Anna Williams, Boise; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Helen is preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Mary Hayes.

SEIBEL, Louise - See Louise Klassen

SEIBEL, Pauline A.
b. 11 Aug 1913 - Fairview, Okahoma
d. 19 Feb 2002 - Ellsworth, Kansas
From Lucas-Sylvan News - Thursday, March 7, 2002
Mrs. Langhofer was born August 11, 1913, at Fairview, Oklahoma, to Charles and Rebecca Howard Seibel. She was reared in Oklahoma and moved to Dorrance following her marriage in 1933 to Fred LANGHOFER. She was a homemaker and clerk at Klema's IGA in Wilson. Survivors include two sons, Dean of Dorrance and Gene of Geneseo; a daughter, Berdine Bishop of Fresno, California; a brother, Melvin Seibel of Portland Oregon and a sister, Juanita Hiebert of Shafter, California; five grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1989. Burial was in Dorrance City Cemetery.

SEIBEL, Rex
b. 25 Feb 1930 - Marion, Kansas
d. 2 Jan 2004 - Wichita, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, January 3, 2004
Son of Charles and Carrie Reichert Seibel. In August 1950 he married Geraldine HORNBAKER at Hillsboro. On Nov. 15, 1989, he married Lois WOODS at McPherson. She survives. Other survivors include: a son, Larry Woods, Lowell, Ark.; three daughters, Judie Steiner and Lynda Krahl, both of McPherson, and Lisa Nelson, Kansas City, Mo.; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Graveside service in Ebenfeld Cemetery, rural Hillsboro.

SEIBERT, Harry L.
b. 28 Apr 1922 - Macksville, Kansas
d. 9 Jul 2005 - Stafford, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kans) News - Monday, July 11, 2005
Son of John E. and Neva Damerell Seibert. On May 2, 1942, he married Betty Jean DeBusk at Macksville. She survives. Other survivors include: four daughters, Carolyn "Connie" Grizzell and her husband, Rodger, Macksville, Patricia L. "Pat" Wood and her husband, Ben W. "Bill", Belpre, Pamela J. Ruane and her husband, Tom, Overland Park, and Cynthia D. "Cindy" Keenan and her husband, Mark, Longwood, Fla.; a brother, Verne and his wife, June, Macksville; a sister-in-law, Donna Suiter, Hutchinson; 12 grandchildren, Michell Welch and her husband, Kevin, Heather Hutchison and her husband, Curtis, April Cleveland and her husband, Chad, Timber Wood, Drift Kearns and her husband, Colin, Thomas, Jeff, and Sarah Ruane, John Caleb, Kali, and McKenna Keenan, and Machala Beam and her husband, Jim; eight great-grandchildren, Megan, Colin, and Jordan Welch, Kilee, Kayla and Kendell Hutchison, Brianna Cleveland, and Kiera Kearns; and many nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Burial will be in Farmington Cemetery.

SEIBERT, Irmgard C.
b. abt 1903
d. 14 Mar 2000, Kansas
Survivors: son, William

SEIDEL, Albert L.
b. 12 Jan 1918 - Protection, Kansas
d. 20 Jun 2002 - Wichita, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - June 22, 2002
Son of Alfred Albert and Rachel Emma Rich Seidel. On Jan. 26, 1940, he married Theda Mae COX at Ashland. She died in 1979. On Nov. 14, 1981, he married Rita Ann WASINGER at Wichita. She survives. Other survivors include: a son; a daughter; a brother; two sisters, including, Lillie Cline, Wakeeney; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Highland Cemetery, Ashland.

SEIDEL, Katharina Liedle - See Katharina Rosch

SEIDEL, Mary Agnes
b. 23 May 1928 - Hays, Kansas
d. 3 Feb 2001 - Wichita, Kansas
From Great Bend (Kan) Tribune - Feb. 6, 2001
Daughter of Ignatz and Regina Schoenberger Seidel. She married Joe G. LANG June 4, 1946, in Ellis. He died Oct. 20, 1987. She married Paul WAGNER March 22, 190, in Ellis. Survivors include her husband of the home; six sons, Gerald Lang of Durham, N.H., Dr. Robert Lang of Bedford, Ind., Ernest Lang of Douglas, Wyo., Edward Al Lang of Sycamore, Ill., Brian Lang of Ness City and Clyde Lang of Ellis; four daughters, JoAnn Hohman of Wakefield, Marilyn Stueve of Olpe, Donna Scarbrough of Austin, Texas and Velma Jackman of Ronake, Texas; three step-children Dwayne Wagner of Great Bend, Ellen Prescott of Manhattan and Brenda Horton of Lindale, Texas; half-brother, Terry Barber of Great Bend; half-sister, Donna Ryder of Burrton; 27 grandchildren; ole great-grandchild; four step-grandchildren; and two step great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, James Lang and one sister, Shirley Ann Seidel. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery in Ellis.

SEIDL, Dorothy Marie
b. 10 Feb 1914 - Spearville, Kansas
d. 17 Nov 2005 - Dodge City, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, November 19, 2005
Daughter of Joseph and Marie Schwartz Seidl. On June 27, 1932, she married Arthur SCHULTZ in Spearville. He died April 20, 1989. Survivors include: a son, Arthur J., Kinsley; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Frank J., Joe B. and Ed Seidl. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery, Spearville.

SEIDL, Dorothy T.
b. 6 Feb 1900 - Barton County, Kansas
d. 18 Jul 1986 - Hoisington, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
She married Emanuel H. BRACK on April 22, 1918, at Otis. He died Sept. 6, 1953 and buried at Jonesboro, Arkansas. Survivors include: four sons, Glenn, Ralph Alvin, all Hoisington; Delmar, Wichita; one daughter, Eunice Basye, Hoisington; two brothers, Louis Seidl Sr., Otis and Charles Seidl, Olmitz; 13 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren. Burial will be at Hoisington Cemetery. Casket Bearers: Byron Basye, Burton, Wayne, Dennis, Craig Brack, Monte Kopke.

SEIDL, Magdalene C.
b. 23 Jul 1921 - Otis, Kansas
d. 9 Mar 2003 - Stafford, Kansas
From Great Bend (Kan) News - March 12. 2003
Daughter of Rudolph and Minnie Seidl. She married Robert COE in October 1958. He preceded her in death. Survivors include one sister, Valeria Boxberger of Great Bend; one nephew, Randy Boxberger of Overland Park; and two great-nieces, Megan Boxberger and Erin Boxberger, both of Overland Park. She was preceded in death by one sister, Fannie Eveleigh; Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Wichita.

SEIFERT, Clinton
b.  8 Feb 1921 - Marion, Kansas
d.  13 Feb 2002 - Russell, Kansas
From Hays Daily News- February 14, 2002
Son of John and Anna (Stenzel) Seifert. He grew up in Dorrance He married Ella Mae KAUFMAN May 18, 1947, in Dorrance. Survivors include his wife, of the home; five daughters, Kathleen Bean, Annie Laurie Seifert, Jeanine Arrighi,  Dinah Heidrick,  and Tammy Albertson; a half-brother, Larry Seifert, Missouri; three grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Eugene and John Cedric. Burial in Dorrance Cemetery.

SEIFREID, George W.
b. 24 Feb 1904, Moundridge
d. 10 Aug 1986, Great Bend
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Wilma ANKERHOLZ July 2, 1936, in Hutchinson. Survivors include his wife; daughters, Ruth Lehr and Patricia Kirby; one sister, Mae Waddell of Hillsboro.

SEIKER, Harry I., Sr.
b. 12 Apr 1900, Strong City
d. 29 Apr 1980, Great Bend
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Millie GALLIART July 18, 1922, Hutchinson. Survivors: wife, sons: Harry, Jr. of Ellinwood and George, Chase; brother, Charles Sieker, Portland, Ore; three sisters: Lydia Archer, Mollala, Ore; Ruy Lord, Wichita; Esther Warner, Hugton.

SEILBACH, Robert
b. 24 Jun 1911 - Windsor, Colorado
d. 28 Sep 2003 - Greeley, Colorado
From Greeley Tribune, Greeley, Colorado, 09-30-03
Born to Fred and Anna (Legler) Seilbach. On June 14, 1947, he married Myrl TIMOTHY in Greeley. Survivors are his wife, Myrl Seilbach of Greeley; a daughter, Barbara Salberg and her Robinson of Fox Island, Wash.; a brother, Rhiny Sielbach of Phoenix, Ariz.; a granddaughter, Heather Salberg; and numerous nieces and nephews. His parents, two sisters, Emma Brumann and Mary Schlagel, and three brothers, Jake, Fred and Henry "Stub" Seilbach, are deceased. Interment will be in Linn Grove Cemetery in Greeley.

SEIRER, Gary Dean
b. 13 Feb 1935 - Lucas, Kansa
d. 15 Aug 2003 - Wichita, Kansas
From Lucas-Sylvan News - Thursday, August 21, 2003
Born to John Bryan and Dorothy (Gier) Seirer. He married Carol A. SCHULTZ on December 4, 1954, in Lucas. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Galeland and Gordon Seierr. Survivors include his wife, Carol of Lucas; one 'ornery' son, Rocky,his wife Lisa, of Wakefield; three lovely daughters, Jacqueline Reusch, her hyusband, Rod of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; Susan Schultz, her husband Robin of Arkansas City, Kansas; Carla Errebo, her husband Scott of Sylvan Grove, Kansas; ten grandchildren: Shana and Josie Schultz; Shawna, Tyson, and Marcus Seirer; Shayla and Shelby Errebo; Geof Reusch, Tracy Travis and Terrie Headrick; two great grandsons, Taylor Travis and Geoffrey Reusch; three sisters, LaVonne Rupert of Salina, Kansas, Lorraine Homewood of Halstead, Kansas and Judy Kirby of Pennsylvania; one brother, Gene Seirer of Lucas; and many nieces and nephews. Pastor Jim Wagner conducted the service, Janelle Winkler was the organist. Steve Schultz was the soloist. Gene Angel played a guitar solo. Honorary Pallbearers were Mary Ann Standley, Luanna Maes, Janelle Bland, Kelly Cole, Kris Manning, Ruth Billinger, Gloria Jordon, Tammy Hower, Carol Weeks and Karen Nelson.

SEITZ, Louise
b. 5 Mar 1841 - Tarutino
d. 23 Jun 1922 - Ashley, North Dakota
From Heritage Review - 27 March 1997
Buried 25 Julne 1922, Ashley, North Dakota. Married August SCHULZ in 1862. 8 Children. Survivors: 1 son, Gottfried (SR), l daugher, Christina (married Karl Hoger, Ashley, North Dakota). Immigrated 1898 to daughter, Christina.

SEITZ, LuElla (Meljo) See LuElla Meljo

SEITZ, Mary
b. 10 Dec 1898 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 11 Dec 1991 - Canton, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller collection
HILLSBORO - Mary Schultz.
Her husband Julius died in 1978. Survivors include a son, Art of McPherson; and a grandchild. Burial will be at the Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, Hillsboro.

SEKAVEC, Helen - See Helen Popp

SELIGH, William Richard, Jr.
b. 24 July 1923 - Pinsonfork, Kentucky
d. 30 May 2004 - Wichita, Kansas
From Wichita Eagle - Thursday, June 3, 2004
Graveside services in Bayard, NE on Saturday, June 5. He was married to Regina HERRMANN on August 14, 1949 in Bayard, NE. He is survived by his wife Regina; sons and daughters-in-law, Mark and Kallie of Wichita and David and Lynn of Shelbyville, KY; three grandchildren, Katie Macy, Nicholas and Carolyn Seligh; great-grandchild, Preston Macy of Shelbyville, KY. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and four brothers.

SELIGSON, Harry
b. 9 Oct 1906 - Russia
d. 1979 - Denver, Colorado
From Denver Post - August 8, 1979
He was taken to the United States when he was 2. He married Margaret COLLINS on July 25, 1946, in Chicago. She survives.

SELL, Edna M.
b. 8 Jan 1913 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 17 Jun 2001 - Thousands Oaks, California
From Lincoln Journal Star
Daughter of Conrad C. and Mollie Irene (Meier) Sell. Survivors: sons, daughter-in-law, Dennis D. and Judith Bartel, Terrell V. and Coralee Bartel; four step-grandchildren: one step-great-grand-daughter. Preceded in death by husband, Frank; half-brothers, Rueben, Aaron, Gene, Orlando; sister, Lorraine; half-sister, Emma Burke.

SELLENS, Amelia
B. 21 June 1897 - Russell County, Kansas
D. 4 Jan 1976 - Salina, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
She was married to William SELLENS, March 25, 1917. He died Feb. 9, 1963. Survivors are son: Gale, Denver; step-son: Donald H. Sellens, Russell; step-daughter: Mrs. Mabel Smith, Atchison; sister: Mrs. Helene Mai, Russell. Burial will be in Russell City Cemetery. (A maiden name was not shown)

SELLENS, Donald H.
B. 20 Nov 1904 - Russell County, Kansas
D. 8 Jun 1978- Russell, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
Burial will be in Russell City Cemetery. The son of W.H. and Dora (Kennicot) Sellens. He married Esther Mae PETERSON Sept. 1, 1928, at Russell. She died Oct. 31, 1976. Nov. 1,1977, he married Dorothy STEINLE, who survives. Other survivors are: three children, Mrs. Jerry (Donita) Seirer, Russell, Mrs.Peter (Billie Jo) Breit, Pfeifer, and Robert W. Sellens, Russell; a half-brother, Gale Sellens, Denver, Colo.; a sister, Mrs.John (Mabel) Smith, Atchinson.

SELLENS, Dorothy Irene
b. 8 Jul 1920 - Hoisington, Kansas
d. 8 May 1980 - Ellinwood, Kansas
She married Rollie RADKE on May 28, 1938, at Great Bend.

SELLENS, Dorothy M. - See Dorothy M. Steinle

SELLENS, Elwood L.
b. 10 May 1921 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 17 May 2002 - Wichita, Kansas
From Great Bend (Kan) News - May 19, 2002
Son of Chester C. and Dorothy E. Sellens. He married Bertha EHRLICH Dec. 25, 1941, in Russell. Survivors include his wife of the home; one son, Darrel D. Sellens; one daughter, Dalene Lauderdale; one brother, Melvin Sellens of Wichita; two sisters, Melba Jean Cochran of Colwich and Maxine Goodheart of Russell; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Anita Wagner; and two brothers, Charles Quentin Sellens and Glen Dale Sellens. Burial will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Russell City Cemetery.

SELLENS, Esther - See Esther Peterson

SELLENS, Eunice V.
b. 7 May 1910 - Russell, Kansas
d. 14 Oct 2003 - Russell, Kansas
From Russell County News - Oct. 17, 2003
Daughter of George and Clora (Cobb) Sellens. She married classmate, Verne WILLSON on Nov. 9, 1930, in Russell. Preceding her in death were: husband, a sister, and a grandson. Survivors include: two sons, Keith Willson and wife Darlene, Georgetown, Texas, and Kent Willson and wife Jeri, Russell; a daughter, Donna Lee Walters and husband Dennis, Hays; a sister, Letha Myers, Russell; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Interment will be conducted at the Russell City Cemetery.

SELLENS, Paul D.
B. 9 Oct 1934 - Hoisington, Kansas
D. 20 Apr 1978 - Friend, Nebraska
From Newspaper Clipping
Survivors include widow: Rose; son: Ronald; daughter: Mrs. Shirley Kroell; brothers: Kenneth, Howard, both of Hoisington; George, Manhattan; John, Pueblo, Colo.; sisters: Mrs.Helen Bleskan, Denver; Mrs. Madge Kolher, Weatherford, Texas; Mrs. Mary Lou Delano, McCook, Neb.; Mrs. Beulah Ernst, Englewood, Colo.; Mrs. Carolyn Huffman, Cement, Okla.; mother Mrs. Florett Sellens, Hoisington.Burial will be in Friend.

SELLER, Myrtle Elizabeth - See Myrtle Elizabeth Schneider

SELLERS, Inia Mae
b. abt 1930 - Kiowa, Oklahoma
d. 23 Feb 2000
Obituary
Survived by daughter Yolanda Smith; siblings, George Sellers, Karlene Sellers, Johnnie Sellers, Clarice Voss, Arlene Tanner.

SELLERS, Inia Mae
b. abt 1930 - Kiowa, Oklahoma
d. 2000
From Stockton Record, Stockton, CA, 2/23/2000
Survived by daughter Yolanda Smith, Stockton ; sibling, George Sellers, Stockton; sibling, Karlene Sellers, Stockton ; sibling, Johnnie Sellers, San Francisco; sibling, Clarice Voss, Walport, OR sibling, Arlene Tanner, Winslow, AZ ; 2 grandchildren, 1 great granddaughter Burial at Stockton Rural Cemetery

SELTMANN, Mollie Ewy, Yost - See Mollie Krug

SEMMEL, Lydia
b. 8 Jun 1897 - Russia
d. 6 Nov 1974 - Springfield, Oregon
From Springfield Oregon News, Springfield Oregon - Friday, November 8, 1974
Interment at Lane Memorial Gardens. A resident of this vicinity for the past 18 years, Mrs. Huenergardt was born June 8, 1897 in Russia. Her husband, George (HUENERGARDT), whom she married July 18, 1926 in Selman, Okla., died in 1972. Surviving are six sons and five daughters, Adolph of Selman, Oklahoma, Arthur of Camdenton, Mo., Theodore of Enid, Okla., George of Canadian, Texas, Harold of Amarillo, Texas, Roy Huenergardt and Ella Looney, both of Springfield, Lydia Loomis of San Leandro, Calif., Edna Lacer of Protection, Kansas, Nadine Ware of Oklahoma and Betty Berg of South Dakota. Also surviving are three brothers, Adolph Semmel of Bismarck, N.D., Abe and Jake Semmel of Woodward, Okla.; two sisters, Frieda Hoffner and Elsie Atwell; 28 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren.

SEMON, Anna
b. 22 Feb 1910 - Doverinka, Russia
d. 5 Jan 2007 - Alliance, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 9 Jan 2007
Burial will be in the Alliance Cemetery. Anna Romick was born in Doverinka, Russia to parents of German heritage on Feb. 22, 1910. She was the daughter of Fred and Catherine E. (Relka) Semon. At the age of one year, she migrated with her parents and sister Mary to Hayden, Wisc. In 1925 she married Fred ROMICK; they made their home in Melbeta and Gering, Belle Fourche, S.D.; Roundup, Mont. and Alliance, Nebraska. To this union one daughter and three sons were born. Survivors include daughter Lucille and husband John Nuss of Scottsbluff, and sons Milton and Mary Jane Romick of Roundup, Mont., Rodney and Mabel Romick and Tom and Peg Romick of Alliance. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren, 30 great, great grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, seven infant siblings, sisters Mary Cook and Nettie Johannes, stepbrother Alec Steffen and many nieces and nephews.

SENNER, David
b. 20 Feb 1889 - Dreispitz,Russia
d. 27 May 1956- Ramona, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller collection
Music was furnished by a male quartet from Gnadenau M.B. church; H. D. Friesen, Elmer, Flaming, J. E. Friesen and Harold Jost. A short service was held earlier at Wuthnow funeral home, Hope. Helen Rempel and Marilyn Pankratz sang a duet and Rev. Goertz had a short sermon. Son of Godfried and Anna Longhofer Senner. As a boy of 11 he accompanied his parents to America. On Dec. 17, 1911, he was united in marriage to Anna SCHWEMMER. To this union two children were born. Mrs. Senner died in 1918. On March 28, 1921, he was married to Mollie SCHWEMMER to which union four children were born. Surviving are his wife; five daughters: Mrs. Martha Frantz, Hillsboro; Mrs. Ida Frantz, Durham, Mrs. Irene Frantz, Tamps; Mrs. Ben (Anna Mae) Goertz, Durham; Jeanette LaVonne of the home; and one son, David at home; one sister, Mrs. Mollie Fischer, Tampa; four sons-in-law and 14 grandchildren. Casket bearers at the service were his nephews, Wilbert and Duane Steinert, Arthur Mueller, Lawrence Fischer, Paul Hein and David Beisel. Mrs. John Rhodes was pianist, Mrs. Bil Rhode, Mrs. Lizzie Spohn, Pearl Hein and Mrs. Ervin Hein took are of the flowers. Interment was in Lewis Cemetery, Ramona

SENNER, Ida
b. 16 Jan 1917 - Tampa, Kansas
d. 7 Jun 2005 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, June 9, 2005, Salina Journal - Thursday, June 9, 2005
Daughter of David and Anna Schwemmer Senner. On May 9, 1935, she married Abe FRANTZ at Tampa. He died in 1966. Survivors include: three sons, Vernon, Rose Hill, Lauren, Wichita and Mike, Elgin, Ill.; a brother, Larry Senner, Abilene; two sisters, Anna Mae Goertz, Durham and Jeanette Schimming, Herington; 10 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. She as preceded in death by a son, Gary. Burial will be in Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Cemetery.

SENNER, Irene Lucille
b. 3 Nov 1923 - Tampa, Kansas
d. 27 Nov 2002 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - December 29, 2002, Hillsboro Star Journal - January 9, 2003
She was born Nov. 3, 1923, in Tampa to David and Millie (Swimmer) Senner. She married John B. FRANTZ on Nov. 23, 1941, in Durham. He died in 1998. Survivors include a son, Terry, Phillipsburg; a daughter, Sheryl Cole, Phillipsburg; a brother, Larry, Abilene; four sisters, Martha Frantz and Ida Frantz, both of Hillsboro, Ann Mae Goertz, Durham, and Jeanette Schimming, Herington; and five grandchildren. Burial in Hillsboro Mennonie Brethren Cemetery. Musicians were Vern Frantz and Loren Frantz, vocalists, and LeOra Grunau, organist. Casket bearers were Leonard Frantz, Dennis Frantz, Jim Ratzlaff, Larry Senner, Dylan Patterson, and Jim Schimming.

SENNER, Martha
b. 31 May 1913 - Tampa, Kansas
d. 19 Nov 2003 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, November 22, 2003, Hillsboro Star Journal - Thursday - November 27, 2003
Daughter of David and Anna Schwemmer Senner. On Aug. 19, 1934, she married Eldo D. FRANTZ at Hillsboro. He died in 1972. Survivors include: three sons, Dean, San Angelo, Texas, Jim, Morrison, Colo., and Tom, Lincoln, Neb.; five daughters, Betty Mears and Juanita Mears, both of Albany, Ga., Judy Vogt, Newton, and Lois Hiebert and Joyce Thiessen, both of Hillsboro; a brother, Larry Senner, Abilene; three sisters, Ida Frantz, Hillsboro, Anna Mae Goertz, Durham, and Jeanette Schimming, Herington; 13 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Irene Frantz. Burial will be in Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Cemetery, Hillsboro.

SESSLER, Jolene Lydia
b. 3 Feb 1945, Great Bend
d. 6 Nov 1999, Ellinwood
From Hutchinson News - Sunday, November 7, 1999
Daughter of Charles W. and LaVon C.Soeken Sessler. On July 2, 1967, she married Michael E. Brauer at Ellinwood. He survives. Other survivors include: a son,Alan; two daughters, Kimberly Roseland, and Christene Brauer; parents; brother, Marvin Sessler; a sister, Rosalyn Borchers.

SEUSER, Ida - See Ida Tittel

SEWING, Clara See Clara Meier

SEYFERT, Alvin Lee
b. 8 Dec 1928 - Claflin, Kansass
d. 25 Nov 1998 - Hunter, Kansas
Beloit Call, Beloit, Kansas, Friday, November 27, 1998
Born to Theodore and Emma (Janda) Seyfert. Alvin married Clara Friebus on March 24, 1953, at Wilson. Survivors include three daughters, Ruth Billilnger of Wilson, Kanas, Karen Naw of St. John, and Donna Smith of Ellinwood; brothers, Gene Seyfert of Hunter, Don Seyfert of Colby, Dale Seyfert of Claflin, Ivan Seyfert of Salina, and Kenneth Seyfert of Hoisington; three step-grandchildren; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and four step-great-grandchildren. Interment will follow in the Spillman Cemetery, northeast of Sylva Grove.

SEYFERT, Eugene T.
b. 23 Sep 1926 - Claflin, Kansas
d. 5 Dec 2005 - Beloit, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, December 6, 2005
Survivors include: his wife, Catherine C. Seyfert, of the home; four daughters; a son; four brothers, including Dale Seyfert, Claflin, and Kenneth Seyfert, Hoisington; 14 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.

SHACKLETON, Fay Ann - See Fay Ann Smith

SHAEFER, Delila
b. 12 Oct 1934 - Rural Colorado
d. 24 Dec 2003 - Fresno, California
From Fort Collins Colorado, Coloradoan - Saturday, January 3, 2004
She is survived by her older brother, Alvin Shaefer, and sister-in-law, Edna, of Fort Collins; daughter, Jeannie Rennick; grandson, Jacob; granddaughter, Jessica, of Kodiak, Alaska, and daughter, Sandi Aleman; son-in-law, Ralph; and granddaughters, Micaelah and Alexandrah, of Fresno, Calif. Lila was the youngest of seven children of Russian and German descent. Interment will be Tuesday at Belmont Memorial Park in Fresno.

SHAEFER, Mary
b. 11 Oct 1920 - Silverwood, Michigan
d. 20 Sep 2000 - Essexville, Michigan
Daughter of the late David and Eva (ASMUS) SCHAEFER. She married Fred SCHNEIDER on August 10, 1940 in Flint. Surviving in addition to her husband Fred, of 60 years, is one daughter, Bonnie (Steve) Armeros of Key Largo, Fla., one son, Ron (Denise) Schneider of Midland; five grandchildren, Troy, Ryan, Army, Chad and Wade; two great grandchildren, Zac and Lindsey; one sister, Martha Metiva, three brothers, Jake (Doris) Schaefer of Lake City; Henry (Helen) Schaefer of Saginaw; three sisters-in-law, Rachel, Katie, and Lydia. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews, and dear friends. Mary was predeceased by two sisters and their spouses, Leona and Alex Schimpf, and Eva and Fred Schimpf, three brothers, Alex, David and Godfred. Burial in Eastlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Saginaw.

SHAFER, Bertha Ann
b. 24 Feb 1909 - Prevorst, Wurttenberg, Germany
d. 11 Dec 2002 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - December 14, 2002, Wichita Eagle - December 14, 2002
She was born Feb. 24, 1909, at Prevorst, Wurttenberg, Germany, the daughter of Wilhelm and Caroline Baum Shafer. On Sept. 6, 1931, she married Albert VOGT at Enid, Okla. He died in 2001. Survivors include: a daughter, Edith Regier, rural Marion; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Gnadenau Cemetery, rural Hillsboro.

SHAFER, Eleanor
b. 6 Feb 1915, Reno County
d. 24 Feb 1985, El Dorado
From Newspaper Clipping
Survivors: daughter, Sue Jones; brothers, Jay Shafer, Wichita; James L.Shafer, Plevna.

SHAFER, Iva - See Iva Dairymple

SHAFER, John F.
b. 3 Jun 1900, Oklahoma
d. 25 Dec 1995, Tribune
Newspaper clipping
Son of P. J. and Laura Clark Shafer. On Aug. 30, 1921, he married Hazel BROOKS at Pineville, Mo. She died Jan. 20, 1984. Survivors include: two sons, J. F. and Paul; a daughter, Joan Meireis.

SHAFER, Ray Charles
b. 25 Mar 1907, Cunningham
d. 1 Feb 1987, Kingman
From Hutchinson News
He married Iva DALRYMPLE Dec. 19, 1933, at Wichita. Survivors: wife,Iva; sister, Josephone Hummel, Middleburg,Penn.; niece, Ann Fewin.

SHAFFER, Alice I.
b. 23 Sep 1923, Great Bend
d. 5 Mar 1985, Ellinwood
From Newspaper Clipping
She marrried Forrest PANNING Nov. 16, 1947, in Great Bend. He died Jan. 8, 1984. Survivors include two sons, Douglas and Marvin.

SHAFFER, Bill and Bessie
From Newspaper Clipping
Submitted by Ethel Lock
Bill and Bessie Shaffer, Dighton, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary… The couple were married Oct. 1, 1936. Hosts for the reception will be their children and families: Ann and Bud Martin, June and Steve Phelps, Richard and Linda Shaffer, Carol and Rick Dalke, Mary and John Brinkman, Helen and Larry O’Bleness, Sherlynn and Gary Bailey, Marie and Delmer Speer, Roberta and Dwayne Seifried, and Darrel and Stephanie Shaffer.

SHAFFER, Charles S.
b. 31 May 1912, Salina
d. 27 Mar 1984, Salina
From Hutchinson News - Friday March 30,1984
He married Rollene PERSINGER. She died Dec. 5, 1981. Survivors: sister, Vera E. Hermsen, New Cambria.

SHAFFER, Clarence P.
b. 24 Nov 1899, Kearney County
d. 29 Jan 1984, Great Bend
From Hutchinson News
He married Noble RODENBERG Dec. 26, 1922, at Great Bend. She died Jan. 18, 1974. Survivors: daughter, Alice Panning.

SHAFFER, Elizabeth Susan
b. 8 Jan 1924 - Paradise Creek, Kansas
d. 5 May 2006 - Russell, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Monday, May 8, 2006
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde (FUNK), in 2004; and a son, Lloyd. Survivors include three sons, Allen and Clarence, both of Russell, and Larry of St. George; three sisters, Agnes Sims of Hedville, Vivian Ganoung of Plainville and Patricia Quinn of Salina; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren Burial will be in Russell City Cemetery.

SHAFFER, Helen D. - See Helen Deines

SHAFFER, Harriet Ellen
b. 28 Nov 1910, Greensburg
d. 29 Nov 1987, Pratt
From Hutchinson News
She married Francis Lind MONTGOMERY Feb. 19, 1926. She married Bill J. SHAFFER June 18, 1966. Survivors: husband; son, Conrad Montgomery; daughter, Joan Mott; sister, Inez Lamkin, Greensburg.

SHAFFER, Leland Earl
b. 6 Aug 1915, Bunker Hill
d. 21 Sep 1988, Bunker Hill
From Hutchinson News
He married Ruth Loper SHAFFER Aug. 10, 1953, at Russell.
Survivors: wife; stepsons, Lee, Houston, Richard; brother, Everett, Bunker Hill; sisters, Marjorie Rabas, Luray, Joyce Frederick, Hobbs, N.M.

SHAFFER, Leland
b. abt 1913
d. 24 Jan 1993, Boca Raton, Florida
From Newspaper Clipping
Son of George and Minnie Shaffer. Survivors include: his wife, Joan; two sons, Leland and Howard; two daughters, Joanne Bottinelli and Linda Danko; a sister, Marie Moody, Minneola.

SHAFFER, Lorene
b. 17 Apr 1911
d. 24 Jan2004 - Amarillo,Texas
From Amarillo Globe-News, Amarillo, Texas - 01-26-04
Burial will be in Llano Cemetery. She married Guy BARNETT in 1935. She was preceded in death by her husband July 9, 1958; a brother, Jack Shaffer of Arnett, Okla.; and four sisters, Vera Twaddell, Edith Hathway, Edna Chase and Grace Mitchell. Survivors include a daughter, Sandra Fitch and husband, Woody; a grandson, Richard Fitch and wife, Pennye, of Amarillo; two granddaughters, Dr. Cynthia Fitch-Steenson and husband, Andrew, of Seattle and Catherine Fitch-York and husband, David, of Houston; eight great-grandchildren, Leslie, Ashlie and Matt Fitch, David, Joshua and Zachery Steenson and Parker and Nathan York; two nephews, J.B. Shaffer of Florida and Sam Mitchell of Flower Mound; and two nieces, Norma Miller of College Station and Judy Hatton of Corpus Christi.

SHAFFER, Lucille - See Lucille Haas

SHAFFER, Mary - See Mary Weitzel

SHAFFER, Mary Frances
b. 15 Dec 1920, Garden City
d. 2 Apr 1987, Wichita
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Gerald D. BARLOW June 7, 1937. She later married Wilbur SHAFFER Aug. 13, 1950. Survivors: son, Stephen Monroe; daughter, Linda Mae Parker; mother, Elizabeth George, Halstead; sister, Margaret McGowen, Queens, N. Y.

SHAFFER, Paul H.
b. 9 Oct 1895, Shaffer
d. 10 Jun 1980, Great Bend
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Mae JORDAN May 26, 1920, at Larned. Survivors widow; daughter: Mrs.Lois Lee Alban, Great Bend.

SHALEFSKY, Rose S.
b. 3 Jun 1923 - Brookyn, New York
d. 25 Aug 2001 - Sheboygan, Wisconsin
From Sheboygan Press - August 28, 2001
Daughter of Morris and Rachel Shalefsky. On Nov. 13, 1948, she married Harold J. HOLMAN in New York. In addition to her husband, Rose is survived by three daughters, Maureen and Thomas Kellner,  Hillary Holman, and Terri and Tom Schils; a granddaughter, Brittan Kellner; two sisters, Shirley (Norman) Goldenberg of Great Neck, N.Y., and Lillian Turken of Middle Village, N.Y.; a brother, Harry (Pauline) Shale of New York; and nieces and nephews. Burial will take place in Sheboygan Hebrew Cemetery.

SHANELEC, Esther K. Lindenmuth - See Esther K. Lantz

SHANEMAN, Henry C.
b. 9 Jun 1918 - Arcola, Saskatchewan, Canada
d. 15 Oct 2003 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld , Scottsbluff, NE - 17 Oct 2003
Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff. Born to Conrad and Katherine (Kaiser) Schaneman. He was the third of 13 siblings. He married Frieda MARKER on Dec. 6, 1942, in San Diego, Calif. He is survived by his wife Frieda; sons and daughters-in-law, H. Duane and Patty Schaneman of Torrington, Steve and Susan Schaneman of Douglas, Wyo. and Gordon Schaneman of North Platte; daughter and son-in-law Cori and Ben Cooley of Scottsbluff; brothers, John Schaneman, LeRoy Schaneman and Walter Schaneman, all of Scottsbluff, and George Schaneman of Minatare; sisters, Katie Schledewitz, Anne Foos and Norma Conrad, all of Scottsbluff, and Liz Stitt of Minatare; nine grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Betty Vail; and brothers, Laurence, Conrad and Floyd Schaneman.

SHANK, Clyde F.
b. 24 Oct 1911, Bazine
d. 5 Jul 1988, Wichita
From Hutchinson News (KS)
He married Lucille L. LANE Dec. 25, 1933, at Bazine. Survivors: wife; sons, Douglas, Hays, Donald; brothers, Lloyd L., Arkansas City, Harry E., Bazine.

SHANK, Lloyd L.
b. 19 Dec 1916 - Bazine, Kansas
d. 6 Dec 2005 - Arkansas City, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, December 8, 2005
Son of William and Katie Meyer Shank. On Nov. 4, 1937, he married Wilma A. GISH in Bazine. She died in 1996. Survivors include: a son; two daughters; a brother, Harry Shank, Ness City; four grandchildren; and four great-granddaughters. Burial in Crandall Cemetery, Bazine.

SHANK, Lou M.
b. 9 Mar 1896, Cheney
d. 16 Feb 1980, Wellington
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Louie J. WACKER Dec. 1, 1920, at Wichita. Survivors: son: Dale, Milan; daughters: Mrs. Grace Wulf, Argonia; Mrs. Helen Ketchum, Wichita; brother: Robert,Wichita; sisters: Mrs. Avelia Schuemenan; Ruby, both of Udall; Mrs. Hazel Ballanger, Nebraska.

SHANK, Thelda Ruth
b. 27 Aug 1918 - Ness County, Kansas
d. 1 Apr 2004 - Topeka, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, April 4, 2004
Daughter of Julius and Iva McJunkin Shank. On Aug. 15, 1940, she married Raymond L. BAUER in rural Ness County. He died June 16, 2000. Survivors include: a daughter, Sharon Nelson, Topeka; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four sisters, two brothers and an infant twin brother. Burial will be in Browns Grove Cemetery, Burdett.

SHANNON, Catherine Schwarz - See Catherine Karlin

SHARKEY, Bonita Mary
b. 11 Jun 1938 - Poughkeepsie, New York
d. 18 Feb 2004 - Newton, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Friday, February 20, 2004
Daughter of Richard and Blanche Switzenberg Sharkey. On Aug. 30, 1957, she married Donald R. UNRUH at Kansas City, Mo. He survives. Other survivors include: two sons, Jeffery Ray, Walton, and Kenneth Ray Unruh, Newton; a daughter, Betty Jean Unruh, Newton; her father, Kansas City, Mo.; two brothers, Bruce, Kansas City, Kan. and Michael, Kansas City, Mo.; a sister, Sue Ann Green, Kansas City, Mo.; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Russell Ray Unruh; and her mother. and a grandson, Brian Daniel Benewiat. Burial will be in Halstead Cemetery, Halstead.

SHAVER, Dale
B. 28 Oct 1926 - Bunker Hill, Kansas
D. 7 Nov 1978 - Salina, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
Mr. Shaver was the son-in-law of Saline County Clerk, Mrs. Robert Armstrong. He was a first cousin of Clara Morton, Fannie Beardsley, Opal Young, Laverne Reinhardt and Mrs. Jake Riffel, all of Russell. Surviving are his wife, Jennie R; two daughters, Mrs. Bill Hokett and Mrs. Bradley Somers; three sons, Richard, Dennis and George; his mother, Mrs. Phame Shaver, Minneapolis; a sister, Mrs. Gracie Brunner, Junction City. Burial was in Gypsum Hill Cemetery.

SHAVER, Harry Russel
B. 13 July 1896 - Quartzsite, Arizona
D. 28 Aug 1978 - Jetmore, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Helen E. BACON Oct. 31, 1941. Survivors: widow, of the home; son: Lawrence, Wichita: sisters: Harriet and Mabel. Burial in Fairmont Cemetery, Jetmore.

SHAVER, Lyle
B. 30 Oct. 1902 - Bunker Hill, Kansas
D. 19 May 1975 - Russell, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
Survivors are sisters: Mrs. Frances Beardsley, Russell; Mrs. Opal Young, Aurora, Colo.; Mrs. LaVern Reinhardt, Russell. Burial will be in Bunker Hill Cemetery, Bunker Hill.

SHAVES, Blanche Hrabik - See Blanche Heinze

SHAW, Fred Harold
b. 1 Jan 1911 - Luray, Kansas
d. 24 Sep 1994 - Salina, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Sept. 25, 1994
Survivors include his wife, Carol J. of Falun; two daughters, Grace M. Claussen of Salina; and Veralyn L. Brue of Anchorage, AK; 8 grandchildren and 12 gt. grandchildren. Burial in the Mount Herman Cemetery, Paradise.

SHAW, Harry F.
b. 12 Mar 1887 - Gove County, Kansas
d. 18 Dec 1966 - Russell, Kansas
From funeral card, In Remembrance of: Harry F. Shaw
Clergy: Rev. Harold Lambert. Casket Bearers: Herbert Baker, Ralph Tittel, Ed Bay, Bernard Thielen, Vernon Morgenstern, Kenneth Mahoney Honorary Casket Bearers: Earl Schwimmer, George Butler, Joseph Michler, James McGuire, Rome Polcyn, Clifford Pabitsky, Edward Karst, and Armin Strecker Interment: Wilson City Cemetery - Wilson, KS (Spouse: Ollie Mildred Baum)

SHAW, M. D. "Red"
b. 1 Jun 1919 - Wilson, Kansas
d. 30 May 1992 - Wichita, Kansas
From newspaper obit
Son of Harry and Ollie Baum Shaw. On Aug. 29, 1951, he married Mary EICHLEBERGER at Hays. She survives. Other survivors include: a son, Harry, Chicago; two daughters, Marjorie Pitcock, Clay Center; and Melinda Cross, Russell; and four grandchildren. Burial will be in the Wilson Cemetery, Wilson.

SHAW, Ollie Mildred - See Ollie Mildred Baum

SHAW, Roy J.
Spouse's Family from Dreispitz, Russia
b. 11 Apr 1909 , Russell, KS
d. 6 Apr 1988, Salina, KS
He was the son of Charles and Elnora (Reiss) Shaw. He married Viola HEINZE on June 4, 1932 at Dorrance. Survivors: wife; two sons, Roy Malcolm, and Benny; a brother, Fred, Falun, Kansas.

SHAW, Viola Unruh Liebman - See Viola Nightengale

SHEA, ORVILLE ERVIN "TIM"
(Obituary)
Orville Ervin "Tim" Shea died Thursday (12 Mar. 1981) at Great Bend. Born Sept. 20, 1900, in Larned. Survivors include one brother, John W. Shea, of Buena Park, Calif. and two sisters, Mrs. Opal Kern of Great Bend and Mrs. Elmer (Agnes) Brack of Denver, Colo.

SHEAHAN, Rose Mary
b. abt 1928
d. 26 Feb 2003 - Kingman, Kansas
From Wichita Eagle - Saturday, March 1, 2003
Survivors: husband, Roman (KERSCHEN); sons, Mike of Spokane, Wash., Kevin of Raleigh, N.C., Denny of Goddard; daughters, Carol Walle of Buhler, Jan Johnson of Las Vegas, Donna Glosemeyer of St. Charles, Mo., Peggy Freeman of Wichita; brothers, Lawrence Sheahan of San Jose, Calif., Jimmy Sheahan, Gerald Sheahan both of Hutchinson, Dennis Sheahan of Austin, Texas; sisters, Rita Ann Reida of Cheney, Pat Hinds of Houston, Elaine Wells of Goddard, Judy Hageman of Kingman; 22 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Memorials established with St. Patrick Grade School and Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice.

SHEARHART, Evelyn
b. 18 Feb 1914 - Coffeyville, Kansas
d. 23 Jun 1993 - Nashville, Tennessee
Daughter of Arthur and Bessie Mae Shearhart. Married Edwin G. STIELOW on October 23, 1938, at Waldo. He died November 8, 1977. Surviving are: son: Sherwin; daughters: Mary Powell, and Nancy Thacker; brother: Ira Mitchell, Woodburn, OR

SHEETS, Alice Opal
b. 11 Feb 1893, Sylvan Grove
d. 10 Dec 1993, Russell
From Hutchinson News - December 12, 1993
Daughter of William and Louise Webber Sheets. On Jan 30, 1934, she married Robert Lee PORTER at Marion. He died in the 1980’s. Survivors include: a daughter, Nancy Michaelis; a sister, Garnett Mehl, Dallas.

SHEETZ, Martha June
b. 7 Jun 1946 - Martin County, Indiana
d. 8 Mar 2001 - Okeene, Oklahoma
From Enid News and Eagle - Friday, March 9, 2001
Daughter of Charles J. and Dorothy Lucine Holt Sheetz. She married Charles O. SHORT in 1964. On May 25, 1974, she married Richard FARHAR in Shoals, Ind. Surviving are: her husband, Richard, of the home, her children: Charles A.Short, Lana J.Way, Richard Farhar, Anna M. Rhoades; two brothers: Kenny Sheetz and Dean Radlcliff; two sisters: Norma Jones and Barbara Smith. Additional Information: Farhar - this family came to the Okeene, Blaine County, Oklahoma, on March 1, 1909, from Semenot Catholic Colony, twenty miles west of the Volga. John J. Farhar was a blacksmith. His people settled in Semenouka in 1776, they were Hessian immigrants. He was born in 1883, served 4 years in the Russo-Japanese War, married in 1908 to Anna M. Gette, they had fourteen children. He was a blacksmith also in Okeene. Anna died in 1971. Mr. Farhar was alive when the Germans from Russia in Oklahoma book was written in 1980.

SHELLENBERGER, Edwin Joseph
b. 19 Oct 1914, Ransom
d. 18 Apr 1997, Grisell
From Hutchinson (KS) News
Son of Charles J. and Bettie Gillis Shellenberger. Survivors include: a brother, Russell, Beloit; and two nieces, Shari McKinnie, and Kay Schwartzkopf.

SHELLITO, Dorothy B.
b. 5 Aug 1915 - Phillipsburg, Kansas
d. 7 June 2002 - Phillipsburg, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
Her husband, Eddie (Edwin Leo HEINZE), died in 1992. Survivors include a step-son, Dan Heinze; three stepdaughters, Sonja Schultz,  Linda Thorn  and Peggy Stull; a sister, Berry Bray of Agra; 18 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg. Additional Information: Edwin Leo Heinze and Dorothy B. Shellito were married on 27 November 1958.

SHELTON, Helen Miles
b. 19 May 1906 - Mosby, Missouri
d. 10 Jan 2004 - Lucas, Kansas
Great Bend (Kan) Tribune, Lucas-Sylvan News - Thursday, January 22,2004
Daughter of Steven Davis Shelton and Viola Keltner Shelton. She married Cleo Eldon (Don) WILCOX on June 22, 1929. Helen was predeceased, in March 2000, by her husband of 70 years, Don Wilcox. She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Wilcox Ihde of Lucas; three grandchildren, Leslie Ihde, of Binghamton, New York, Lisa Ihde Costa, of White Plains, New York, and Eric Ihde of Bingen, Washington; five great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Burial will be in Lucas Cemetery.

SHENK, Norma C.
b. 31 Dec 1925 - Nampa, Idaho
d. 24 Nov 2003 - Hesston, Kansas
From Hutchinson Daily News - Wednesday, November 26, 2003
Daughter of Jacob and Laura King Shenk. On June 15, 1947, she married Allen SNYDER. He died Aug. 2, 1971. On Aug. 12, 1973, she married Walter GOERING. He died Sept. 21, 1989. On April 30, 1997, she married Edwin BECKER. He survives. Other survivors include: two sons, Loren Snyder, Silver Creek, Colo., and Jerald Snyder, Golden, Colo.; a daughter, Cheryl Nussbaum, Wichita; a step-son, Daniel Becker, Canton; two step-daughters, Elizabeth Harshberger, Goshen, Ind., and Martha Yoder, Parnell, Iowa; a brother, J.B. Shenk, Goshen, Ind.; four sisters, Alice Dye and Laura King, both of Goshen, Ind., Doris Hjelmstad, Golden, Colo., and Ruth Amstutz, Kidron, Ohio; eight grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; and eight step-great-grandchildren. Burial in Eastlawn Cemetery, near Hesston.

SHEPHERD, Delila - See Delila Shaefer

SHERMAN, Judy K.
b. 19 Jul 1938 - Enid, Oklahoma
d. 24 Feb 2002 - Hoisington, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - February 26, 2002
Daughter of John and Mary Croxtan Sherman. On March 10, 1956, she married Robert G. OCHS in Colorado. He died Dec. 13, 1988. Survivors include: three sons, Dan,  Robert, and Jason; four daughters, Merri Basque,  Melody Unrein,  Esther Hughes,  and Linette Rhodes; two brothers, Richard Enid, Okla., and Mike, Denver; four sisters, Gwen Godfrey, Albuquerque, N.M., Iris Hammond, Midland, Texas, Pam Sherman, Denver, and Linda Todd, Kansas City, Mo.; 21 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Jack and Randall; and a granddaughter, Kirsten Ochs. Burial will be in Hoisington Cemetery, Hoisington.

SHLAFER, David
b. 1907, Soviet Union
d. 29 Jul 2000, Soviet Union ?
From The Wichita Eagle - Monday, July 31, 2000
Shlafer, David, 93, retired accountant in the Soviet Union, died Saturday, July 29, 2000. Preceded in death by his first wife, two children and mother. Mr. Shlafer remarried in 1949 to Adele Vinikovetzky; she preceded him in death in 1993. Survivors: daughters, Tanya Merslyak, Sofya Milshteyn both of Wichita.

SHOBER, Margaret M.
b. abt 1905
d. 20 Apr 1980 - Ransom, Kansas
She married Ted DUMLER on June 4, 1933. at Buhler (sic). (Maiden name is Margaret Shober. See obit for T. B. Dumler, which shows date of marriage as June 6, 1933)

SHONFEILT, Catherin
b. 1 Mar 1883
d. 2 Jan 1952
Married Clements DREHER.

SHORT, Martha June, Farhar - See Martha June Sheetz

SHORT, Milton Randall
b. 6 Aug 1908 - Colden, New York
d. 4 Jan 1977 - Russell, Kansas
On May 15, 1935, he married Sarah KILIAN. His father, Lee Short, died at Russell same day five years ago, January 4, 1972. Survivors include: widow, Sarah of the home; son, Milford; daughters: Mrs. Delmar (Deanna) Rome, Mrs Dwayne (Annette) Schwartz.

SHORT, Sarah Amelia - See Sarah Amelia Kilian

SHOWALTER, Aldine
b. 26 Apr 1923 - Moundridge, Kansas
d. 21 Feb. 2002 - Wichita, Kansas
From Hutchinson News - February 23, 2002
Son of Frank and Ella Seifeid Schowalter. On March 28, 1947, he married Esther Nola NICKEL at Goessel. She survives. Other survivors include: a son, Bruce; a daughter, Cindy Jo Schowalter,; two sisters, Laura Sharp, Portola, Calif., and Geraldine Hunter, Richardson, Texas; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Judy Lynn; a brother, Eno Schowalter; and three sisters, Opal Schowalter, Laurine Kosht, and Ruby Bright. Burial will be in West Zion Cemetery, Moundridge.

SHOWALTER, Montena M.
b. 3 May 1932 - Larned, Kansas
d. 26 Nov 2003 - Wichita, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, November 29, 2003
Daughter of Lloyd and Melinda Friesen Showalter. On March 15, 1952, she married Robert E. POPP at Hutchinson. He died May 25, 2002. Survivors include: two sons, Terry and Michael, both of Hutchinson; a daughter, Pam Longstreth, Hutchinson; two brothers, LeeMonte Showalter and Maurice Miles, both of Hutchinson; two grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Burial will follow funeral in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson.

SHOWERS, Floyd O.
b. 26 Jun 192, Prairie View, Kansas
d. 25 Oct 1999, Denver, Colorado
From Denver Rocky Mountain News - December 3, 1999
Submitted by Carol Cantrell
Burial at Crown Hill Cemetery. He married Frieda SCHREINER, 1947. Survivors include his wife; sons Kenneth Alexander of Washington, Thomas of Denver; daughter Linda Mitchell of Lakewood.

SHRIWISE, Christina - See Christina Schwindt

SHRIWISE, CHRISTINA – nee, Schwindt,
Article about her life
Mrs. Shriwise, who has been a widow since 1934. Her father, Conrad Schwindt, who spent five years in the Russian army, brought his wife and family of five children to American in 1866. They came from their home near Saratov, on the Volga River, to Bison on money sent by his father, who had come to this country a few years previously. Four years after they arrived in this country, Mr. Schwindt died. Christina was 19 when her mother died. She married John Shriwise in 1908.
(Obituary from the December 10, 1973 issue of the Russell Record) CHRISTINA SHRIWISE (Died on 30 November 1973) Mrs. Christina Shriwise was born in 1885 in Norga, Russia. In 1886 she came to the Great Bend area. They had no children.

SHUBERT, Carrie
B. 7 Jun 1910 - Gove County, Kansas
D. 18 Apr 1984 - WaKeeney, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
Daughter of Arch and Laura Shubert. She married Walter TAWNEY June 14, 1941, at Ellis. He died Aug. 27, 1983. Survivors include a brother, Adair Shubert, Ellis: and two sisters, Florence Krannawitter, Hays; and Ethel Berland, Zurich. Burial in the WaKeeney city Cemetery.

SHULTZ, Bruce F.
b. 5 May 1942 - Hutchinson, Kansas
d. 14 Nov 2005 - Hutchinson, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, November 16, 2005
Son of Lloyd and Ebba Bengston Shultz. He married Janice Kay BRIDGEMAN on March 8, 1963, in Haven, Kan. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Janice; two daughters, Cindy Wilcox and her husband, Scott of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Chris Kirk and her husband, Pastor Daniel Kirk of Fort Worth, Texas; two brothers, Ed Shultz of Arlington, Kan., and Ray Shultz of Marysville, Kan.; two sisters, Marilyn Meier of Arlington, Kan., and Linda Morris of Hutchinson; and 10 grandchildren. Interment in Penwell-Gabel's Memorial Park Cemetery.

SHULTZ, Clifford G.
b. 9 Sep 1924 - Wichita, Kansas
d. 27 May 2005 - Lindsborg, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, May 29, 2005
Son of Arthur Glen and Frances Lenora Hume Shultz. On Dec. 23, 1950, he married Betty L. NAZER at Independence, Mo. She survives. Other survivors include: a son, Scott A., Rochester Hills, Mich.; two daughters, Melora A. Adams, New Harmony, Ind., and Loranelle L. Lockyear, McPherson; three brothers, Don, Dodge City, and Joseph and Kenneth, both of Wichita; a sister, Lois Thomi, Wichita; and four grandchildren.He was preceded in death by two brothers, Russell and John; and two sisters, Betty Ruth Davis and Helen June Miller.

SHULTZ, Frank C.
b. 15 Apr 1904, Woodson County
d. 23 Dec 1984, Newton
From Hutchinson News - Tuesday, December 23, 1984
He married Helen RENCH July 25, 1925, in Centerville. Survivors: wife; son, Charles; daughters, Ruth Vawter and Mary Vitany.

SHULTZ, Howard F.
b. 12 Nov 1924, McPherson
d. 30 Nov 1982, Newton
From Hutchinson News - Wednesday, December 1, 1982. He married Virginia Lea GARRETT June 12, 1940, at Durham.

SHULTZ, John A.
b. 17 Jan 1919, Kingman
d. 22 Oct 1987, Hutchinson
From Hutchinson News - Saturday, October 24, 1987
He married Emma SCHEIKOFSKY Sept. 24, 1938, in Wichita. Survivors: wife; son, Jack; daughters, Pat Gomersall and Barbara Newberry; brothers, Donald, Dodge City, Kenneth, Dublin, Texas, Joseph, Lower Salem, Ohio, Clifford, Evansville, Ind.; sisters, Lois Thomi, Betty Davis and June Miller, all of Wichita.

SHULTZ, Lloyd Linsey
b. 31 Mar 1897, Severy
d. 26 Oct 1985, Fort Dodge
From Hutchinson News - Monday, October 28, 1985
He married Marjorie REED Oct. 7, 1916, at Severy. He then married Nellie L. WHITIS Dec. 21, 1936 at La Junta,Colo. She died Jan. 29,1981. Survivors: sons, Sidney D., Wayne, Pa., J. R.Shultz, Fort Dodge; daughters, Doris J. Feals, Dodge City, Corine Clouse, Almeda,Calif.; sister, Fern Henry, Ottawa; stepson, Jack Whitis, Rogers, Ark.; stepdaughter, Marybelle Shauers, Bazine.

SHUMAKER, Margie Alice - See Margie Alice Graves

SHUYLER, Merton E.
b. 20 Jan 1926 - Galva, Kansas
d. 11 Sep 1999 - Hutchinson, Kansas
From Hutchinson News - Monday, September 13, 1999
Son of Clyde and Cleo Martin Shuyler. On April 22, 1954, he married Joanna FOWLER at Haven. She survives. Other survivors include: two daughters, Joy Moore and Gena Hemphill; a brother, Clifford, Costa Mesa, Calif.; a sister, Frances Simpson, Independence.

SIDDENS, Cora
b. 11 Feb 1894 , Albany, Mo
d. 6 Jun 1994, Meade
From Newspaper Clipping
On March 11, 1920, she married Clayton D. GEISINGER at Liberal. He died Aug. 11, 1959. Survivors include: a son, Forest Lee, Walsh, Colo.; two sisters, Rachel Sidden, Satanta, and Rugy Siddins, Albany, Mo.

SIDDERS, Ruth Theresa (Killins)
b. 8 Feb 1905, Duncan
d. 16 Apr 1999, Amarillo, Texas
She married Frank W. KILLINS in 1925. There had three children: Frank E. Killins; Charles R. Killins and Caroll Ruth Hall Ashford. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Frank, in April 1934; she married Lloyd SIDDERS of Shattuck, Oklahoma, in April 1940. No children were born of this marriage; however, they raised as their own, Tom Kenney, a grandson of Mr. Sidders. Mr. Sidders died in 1978. Survivors include her children, Frank, Charles R., Carroll Ashford and Tom Kenney.

SIDDORN, Nellie Blanche
Hoisington Dispatch -- Thursday, June 12, 1890
Died.... On June 11, Nellie Blance SIDDORN, aged 8 years, 1 month and 28 days, daughter of Mrs. J. CROCKER.

SIDENER, Anna
b. 21 Feb 1908 - Chase County, Kansas
d. 27 May 2005 - Marion, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, May 28, 2005
Daughter of Charles and Emma Silver Sidener. Survivors include: two sisters, Dorothy Wilson, Potwin; and Elfie Switzer, Marion. She was preceded in death by a husband, Marshall Baker; and a husband, David Hanschu. Burial will be in Burns Cemetery.

SIEBENLIST, Amelia - See Amelia Laubhan

SIEBERT, Agnes
b. 22 May 1917 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 17 Apr 2004 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, April 19, 2004
Daughter of John J. and Lena Groening Siebert. On May 27, 1938, she married Orison V. FUNK at Hillsboro. He died in 1976. Survivors include: a son, Stanley G., Newton; a daughter, Patricia Esau, Topeka; a brother, John G. Siebert, Hillsboro; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Burial in Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Church Cemetery.

SIEBERT, Betty L. - See Betty L. Bruner

SIEBERT, Ethel G. (Pixler) - See Ethel G. Pixler

SIEBERT, Frances Lucille
b. 9 Apr 1935 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 2 Apr 2002 - Salina, Kansas
From Salina Journal - April 4, 2002
Survivors include her husband, John POAGUE of Salina; two sons, Gary and Dave; two daughters, Sherry Kunkel and Cindy McWhorter; two brothers, Calvin Siebert of Iowa City, Iowa, and Deran Siebert of Marion; a sister, Gladys Funk of Hillsboro; six grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Burial will be in Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina.

SIEBERT, Irma
b. 24 Nov 1914 - Marion County, Kansas
d. 24 Nov 2005 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hillsboro Star Journal - November 30, 2005
Daughter of Irvin and Lucille (Siebert) Kreutziger. Survivors include a brother, Monroe Kreutziger of Marion; and three nieces, Rita Whitcomb of Phoenix, Ariz., Judy Dietzel of Pigeon, Mich., and Debra Wilkens of Monrovia, Calif. Burial was in Marion Cemetery, Marion.

SIEBERT, Larena Mary - See Larena Mary Bieker

SIEBERT, Violet J.
b. 16 Nov 1908 - Pawnee Rock, Kansa
d. 18 Aug 2002 - New Braunfels, Texas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - August 21, 2002
She was born Nov. 16, 1908, at Pawnee Rock, the daughter of Abraham V. and Katie Unruh Siebert. On June 23, 1952, she married Alonzo W. BRUNNER. He died June 2, 1964. Survivors include: a son; a daughter; a sister, Martha Wilcox, Larned; a grandchild; and a great-grandchild. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Greenwood Cemetery, Newton.

SIEFKES, Dena
Leer, Germany (This is not GerRus)
b. 24 Apr 1903 - Leer, Germany
d. 18 Nov 2004 - St. John, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Friday, November 19, 2004
Daughter of Henry and Geske Siefkes. On Sept. 12, 1923, she married Fred MEYER. He died Nov. 5, 1949. Survivors include: five sons, Fred, Great Bend, Milton, Ellinwood, Donald and Robert, both of Garden City, and Richard Meyer, St. John; 24 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren; and 29 great-great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Lakin-Comanche District Cemetery, Ellinwood.

SIEGFRIED, Conrad
b. 26 Mar 1896, Oberdorf, Russia
d. 15 Dec 1881, Denver, Colo
From Rocky Mountain News - Monday, Dec. 11, 1981
He immigrated to Colorado in 1922. Siegfried married Marie KUXHAUS in 1914. She died in 1980. Survivors include four sons, Conrad Siegfried Jr. of Windsor; Robert Siegfried of Seattle; Arthur Siegfried of Corvallis,Ore.; and Austin Siegfried of Littleton; two daughters, Carol Siegfried of Denver; and Mrs. Leona Moore of Oklahoma City.

SIEGFRIED, Elizabeth - See Elizabeth Fabrizius

SIEGFRIED, Julianna - See Julilanna Manweiler

SIEGFRIED, Katherine Elizabeth - See Katherine Elizabeth Wasmiller

SIEGWARDT, Gerhard
b. 11 May 1911 - Berlin, Germany
d. 18 Jul 2001 - Florida
From Chicago Tribune - July 22, 2001
Husband of Shirley and the late Madeline, nee Offenbecher.

SIEKER, Amelia Marie - See Amelia Maria Galliart

SIEKER, Harry Irwin
b. 12 April 1900 - Strong City, Kansas
d. 19 Apr 1980 - Great Bend, Kansas
Ellinwood Leader, Ellinwood, Kansas, Thursday, May 1, 1980
He married Millie Galliart July 18, 1922, at Hutchinson. Survivors include the widow of the home; two sons: Harry, Jr., Ellinwood, and George, Chase; brother, Charles, Portland, Ore.; three sisters: Mrs. Lydia Archer, Mollal, Ore., Mrs. Ruby Lord, Wichita, and Mrs. Esther Warner, Hugoton; eight grandchildren, one great-gandchild. Buried at Laking-Comanche District Cemetery.

SIEKER, Millie - See Millie Galliart

SIEMENS, Anna Z. - See Anna Z. Friesen

SIEMENS, Bernice A. - See Bernice A. Unruh

SIEMENS, Frieda M. Goertzen - See Frieda M. Schroeder

SIEMSEN, Anna D.
b. 5 Feb 1893, Ellsworth County
d. 6 Jul 1984, Great Bend
From Hutchinson News
She married William ROTH at Marissa,Ill. He preceded her in death. Survivors: stepsons, George, Herman Roth; stepdaughter, Dorothy Kissel; brothers, Henry Siemsen, Albert Siemsen, both of Holyrood; Marcus Siemsen, Hutchinson, Minn.; sisters, Martha Siemsen, Holyrood; Freda Lueck, Holyrood.

SIGLE, Lida May
b. 19 Aug 1908 - Hoxie, Kansas
d. 9 Nov 2005 - Lucas, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Friday, November 11, 2005, Lucas-Sylvan News - Thursday, November 24, 2005
One of seven children of Frank and Daisy (Hopp) Sigle. On December 27, 1928, Lida married Hugh STANDLEY in Osborne, Kansas. Lida is survived by two sons, Harold and wife Delores, Kensington, Kansas; and Darrell and wife Gladys, Russell, Kansas; two daughters, Doris and husband Robert Langerman, Lucas, Kansas; and Lola Luder, Russell, Kansas; one daughter-in-law, Mary Standley, Lucas, Kansas; fifteen grandchildren, thirty-two great-grandchildren, ten great-great-grandchildren, and two sisters-in-law, Aurlie Sigle, Salina, Kansas; and Joyce Sigle, Longview, Kansas. Lida was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh, in 1982, two sons, Harvey, in 1979 and Donald, in 2005, a son-in-law, Glen Luder, in 1984, one great-granddaughter, Karen, in 1993, her parents, two sisters and four brothers. Funeral services were held November 13, 2205, at 1:30 p.m. at the Lucas United Methodist Church, Pastor Dale Thiele officiating. Rod Ammons sang "How Great Thou Art" and "Precious Memories". Judy Hower was pianist. Jason Feil read a poem, "Safely Home", which was read at her parents funerals. Terry Langerman read the eulogy and Sandra Preuss the obituary. Flower girls wee granddaughters, Darla Wilson, Sandra Preuss, Deb Feil, Twila Fredrickson and Susan Macklin. Pallbearers were grandsons Terry, Larry and Ricky Langerman, Donny Standley, John Luder and Brian and Bradley Standley. Burial was in Delhi Cemetery.

SIGMUND, Erna Wiest - See Erna Sutter

SIGWARDT, David
B. 24 Oct 1896 - Kraft, Russia
D. abt 1976 - Brighton, Colorado
From Newspaper Clipping
Burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery. He came to the United States in 1911. He married Mollie NAEB on Jan. 21, 1917, at Fort Morgan. Survivors include his widow; four daughters, Amelia Stapp, Longmont, Colo.; Lydia Henkel, Greeley, Colo.; Virginia Lyon, Chatsworth, Calif.; and Esther Noerenberg, Santa Ana, Calif.; four sons, Leroy Sigwardt, Kenesburg, Colo., and Reuben,Melvin and Albert Sigwardt, all of Brighton; a brother, Peter Sigwardt of Prescott, Ariz.

SIGWARDT, Mary P. - See Mary P. Canino

SILER, Berniece Herbel Brewer - See Berniece Sprinkle

SIMLER, Sandra - See Sandra Schneider

SIMMERING, Velma Ruth
b. 7 Apr 1926 Garber, , Oklahoma
d. 17 Oct 1999 Shattuck, Ellis, Oklahoma
Parents were Charles and Bertha Augusta Katherina (Postier) Simmering. She and Robert A. SCHULTZ were united in marriage on August 22, 1948, in Garber,Okla. Their children were Sharon Gail Bradshaw, Robert A. (Robin) Schultz, David Christopher (Chas.) Shultz and Charles H. (Chip) Schultz. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Irene Vanhoesen, on April 15, 1996. Survivors include her husband, Robert A. Schultz, Shattuck; one daughter, Sharon G. Bradshaw, and children, Becky (Bradsaw) Hunter and husband, Kelly and Buster Bradshaw; three sons, Robin and his wife, Twila Schultz and children, Trey and Carrie, Chris and his wife, Coralee and children, Shane and Nathan, and Chipper and his wife, Ginger, and children, Caitlin and Cotton; and one brother, Leonard Simmering and his wife, Doris.

SIMMONS, Burl E.
b. 18 Aug 1937, Woods County, Okla
d. 16 May 1992, Rowlett
From Newspaper Clipping
Son of Claude William and Vernie Cropp Simmons. On Oct. 18, 1974, he married Janice Dirks BARRETT at Dodge City. She survives. Other survivors include: three sons, Burl Eldon Jr., Travis and James; four brothers, Claude William Jr., Robert, Donald, and Paul; five sisters, Clara Brock, Maxine Hale, Verna Chambers, Louise Whitney, and Nettie Koutz, San Antonio, Texas.

SIMMONS, Mrs. Jane
Hoisington Dispatch -- Thursday, , 1889
Died at her home in Union township, Saturday, April 13th

SIMON, Edna M.
b. 24 Dec 1905 - Sheboygan, Wisconsin
d. 31 Oct 2001 - Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin
From Sheboygan Press - November 2, 2001
Daughter of Ferdinand and Louise (Mahnke) Simon.  On June 20, 1924, she married Frank G. NAUSCHULTZ who preceded her in death in 1979. Edna is survived by a son, Frank (Arlynn) Nauschultz of Lakewood Ranch, Fla.; two daughters, Judy (Jerry) Konik of Sheboygan and Nancy (Glenn) Groth of Oceanside, Calif.; and a daughter-in-Iaw, Pat Nash of Sheboygan. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Besides her husband, Edna was also preceded in death by a son, Vernon Nash, and all of her brothers and sisters.

SIMPSON, Vivian L.
Spouse's Family from Dreispitz, Russia
b. 16 Oct 1914, Lowrey City, Missouri
d. 21 Sep 1998, Hutchinson, Kansas
Daughter of Claude and Beatrice Simpson. In 1934, she married W. L. Green, Sr., at Osceola, Mo. In 1944 she married Roy E. Borecky. Survivors include: three sons, W. L. Green, Jr, and Roy Edward Borecky, Jr. and Ronnie E. Borecky; two daughters, Delores L. Green, , and Royce Elaine Franz; three sisters, Dorothy Kates, Independence, Mo., Helen Silvey and Della Lea Faulkner, both Osceola, Mo. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Willie "Toots" Simpson; Clalude "Mann" Simpson, and Marion "Mudge" Simpson.

SINNER, Emil E.
b. 4 Jan 1917 - Tipton, Kansas
d. 12 Sep 2003 - Wilson, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, September 14, 2003
Born to Edward and Elizabeth Sinner in Tipton. They preceded him in death. There were eight children in the Sinner family, two dying in infancy. One sister, Kathryn Albrecht survives of Downs, Kansas. Along with his sister, Kathryn, Msgr. is survived by two nieces, Jane Mick, Sand Springs, Oklahoma, Carol Kratky, Hesston, and two nephews, Donald and Alan Reinert, Wichita. Burial at St. Wenceslaus Cemetery.

SINNETT, Daniel J., Sr.
b. 1919
d. 30 Mar 2002 - Wichita, Kansas
From Wichita Eagle - April 2, 2002
Graveside service 1 p.m. Wednesday, Hoosier Cemetery, Kingman. Survivors:  wife, Adeline; sons and daughters-in-law, Ralph A. and Virginia Sinnett, Garry I. and Linda Sinnett, Daniel J. and Deanne Sinnett; daughter, Barbara F. Sinnett; grandchildren, Ian Sinnett, Katherine Sinnett, Garry D. Sinnett.

SIPPEL, Bernice G. - See Bernice G. Witkowski

SITTENER, Eva Elizabeth
b. 28 Jun 1856 Huck, Russia
d. 21 Oct 1924, Visalia, California
When twenty-three years of age she married Oswald KOCH, and they came to the United States.

SITTNER, David
b. 14 Apr 1917 - Lincoln, Nebraska
d. 5 Dec 2005 - Torrington, Wyoming
From Casper Star Tribune. Casper, WY - 8 Dec 2005
Son of Anna (Mons) and Adam L. Sittner. On Feb. 26, 1954, he married Dorothy Ford NIEDER in Torrington. She preceded him in death in 1990, after 36 years of marriage. Survivors include his daughter, Diane Hauf, and her husband of Altoona, Iowa; two brothers and their wives, Lawrence Sittner of Torrington and Jimmy Sittner of Arizona; sister, Helen Fegler of Torrington; two stepsons, David Ankeney of Texas and George Ankeney of California; two stepdaughters, Nancy Smith of California and Brenda Smith of Wyoming; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Adam, Edward and Robert; a sister, Mildred Kellenbach; and a son, Leroy, at birth.

SITTNER, Helen Clara Nettie
b. 14 Sep 1912, Hudson
d. 1 Nov 1994, Great Bend
From Great Bend Tribune - November 2, 1944
Daughter of Max and Helen Ricker Sittner. She married William C. FISCHER Oct. 11,1933, at Wayne, Neb. He died June 1, 1983. Survivors include one son, Gary Fischer; two daughters, Gloria Willinger and Mary Lou Kestner; one brother, Leonard Sittner of Hudson.

SITTNER, Irene Mize - See Irene Fegler

SITTNER, Myrtle Sadie - See Myrtle Sadie Weinhold

SITZ, Amelia - See Amelia Bender

SIXEL, Amanda M.
b. 10 Sep 1903 - Mosel, Wisconsin
d. 30 Oct 2001 - Howards Grove, Wisconsin
From Sheboygan Press - November 1, 2001
Daughter of the late Peter and Bertha (Fischer) Sixel. Percy SOMMER and Amanda Sixel were united in marriage on Sept. 3, 1927. Percy preceded her in death on Oct. 26, 1976. Surviving Amanda is one son, Delmar (Janet) of Howards Grove and a daughter, Margene (Merlin) Meyer of Sheboygan; three grandchildren, Mary Jo Woods, Terry (Lynn) Meyer and Dawn (Loren) Reinemann; two great-grandchildren, Carolyn Amanda Woods and Jordan Meyer; three step-great-grandchildren, Savannah Begay, Starleen and Alicia Wagner as well as nieces and nephews further survive her. She was also preceded in death by her twin sister and brother-in-law, Anita (Ruben) Keppler, her sister and brother-in-law, Lillie (Ray) Wunsch, her brother and sister-in-law, Lincoln (Ethel) Sixel, and a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Raymond and Norma Kolb. Interment will be in Wildwood Cemetery, Sheboygan.

SKAGER, Betty
b. 24 Apr 1931 - Grand Forks, North Dakota
d. 5 Feb 2007 - Fromberg, Montana
From Billings Gazette, Billings, MT - 7 Feb 2007
Betty was born April 24, 1931, in Grand Forks, N.D., to Carl and Alma Skager. She was one of 11 children. She married Jake ZEILER on Feb. 23, 1950, and to this union they had five children. Betty later married Jim KNAUB on March 16, 1979. Betty is survived by her children, Jeri Norton, Gord (Kay) Zeiler, Jace "Goofy" (Roxie) Zeiler. She is also survived by the loves of her life, nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, one brother, five sisters and many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jim; two sons, Larry and David; three brothers and one sister.

SKELTON, Bertha Mae - See Bertha Mae Kindsvater

SLATTEN, Stella Buchko - See Stella Larsen

SLATTERY, Patricia L. - See Patricia L. Schneider

SLECHTA, Helen R.
b. 27 Apr 1901, Ellsworth County
d. 18 Dec 1983, Ellsworth
From Hutchinson News - Tuesday, December 20, 1983
Survivors: brother, Adolph Slechta, Derby; sisters, Marie Boyer, Anna Ballenger, Emma Spousta, all of Ellsworth.

SLECHTA, Rose A.
b. 3 Dec 1891, Ellsworth
d. 18 Feb 1981, Ellsworth
From Hutchinson News - Thursday, February 19, 1981
She married Arthur RUETZ, May 13, 1909, in Ellsworth County. He died May 27, 1958. Survivors: sons: Freeman Ruetz and Melvin Ruetz, both of Ellsworth; daughter, Mrs. Flora Sparks; Ellsworth; brother: Adolph Slechta, Derby; sisters: Emma Spousta, Anna Ballanger, Helene Slechta, Marie Boyer, Evelyn Slechta all of Ellsworth.

SLOAN, Elizabeth Ann - See Elizabeth Ann Schmitt

SLOAN, Shirley Anne
b. 22 Feb 1951, Hoisington
d. 9 Mar 1996, Aurora, Colorado
From Hutchinson (KS) News - March 11, 1996
Daughter of Delbert and Betty Nicolet Sloan. On Sept. 18, 1876, she married Arden MUELLER at Great Bend. He survives. Other survivors include: parents; a brother, Bruce Sloan.

SMALL, Jerry L.
b. 25 Nov 1963 - Russell, Kansas
d. 31 Aug 2002 - Wilson, Kansas
From Russell County News
He married Loretta WHITMER on June 2, 1990. Survivors include his wife Loretta, of Wilson; his parents Karen and Gillen Small of Wilson; a brother Gary Small of Wilson; and three sisters, Malia Rich of Garden City; Desdia Prockish of Louisville; and Tanaya White of Ulysses. Burial will be in Wilson City Cemetery.

SMALL, Noyd L
b. 22 Aug 1935 - Wilson, Kansas
d. 22 May 1991
From Frieda Karst Collection
He married LaVada M. Steinle Jan. 5, 1958, in Russell. Survivors include his wife of the home; one son, David of Bunker Hill; one foster daughter, Holly Betts of Dennison, TX; and mother, Elsie Small of Wilson. Burial at Bunker Hill Cemetery.

SMISCHMY, Anna
b. 9 Feb 1883 - Mitchell, South Dakota
d. 20 Sep 1986 - Wilson, Kansas
From Information Furnished
She married Greorge MOG in 1901, at Ellsworth. He died in 1953. Survivors: sons, Ira, Wilson; Smmie, LaHarpe; Bill, Mesa, AZ.; Everett, Great Bend; Marvin, Anaheim, Calif.; daughters, Mrs. Leona Mellecker, Dodge City; Mrs. Clarice Johnson, San Jose, Calif.; Mrs. Gladys Sherwin, Livermore, Calif.; Mrs. Edith Stratmann, Lorraine; 27 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; 20 great-great-grandchildren. Burial in Wilson City Cemetery. Memorials may go to the Wilson Nursing Home.

SMISCHMY, Anna
b. 9 Feb 1883 - Mitchell, S.D.
d. 19 Sep. 1986 - Wilson, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller collection
Her husband, George (Mog), died in 1953. She is survived by five sons, Ira of Wilson, Sammie of LaHarpe, B ill of Mesa, Ariz., Everett of Great Bend and Marvin of Anaheim, Calif.; four daughters, Leona Mellecker of Dodge City, Clarice Johnson of San Jose, Calif., Gladys Sherwin of Livermore, Calif., and Edith Stratman of Lorraine; 27 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; and 20 great-great-grandchildren. Burial will be in the Wilson City Cemetery.

SMISEK, Fances
b. 8 Apr 1896, Czechoslovakia
d. 4 Aug 1981, Great Bend
From Rusch Center News, LaCrosse
She married John SERPAN August 17, 1918, in Chicago. He died in 1935. She later married Warren OTTE in 1942. He died in 1958. Survivors: daughters, Mrs. Mildred Saylor; Mrs. Helen Brack, both of Great Bend; step-daughters, Mrs. Helen Eckert; Mrs. Vera Dunekack, both of Great Bend; Mrs. Manita Sutton, Hutchinson.

SMITH, Aneda Phyllis
b. 26 Oct 1948 - Gray County, Kansas
d. 24 Apr 2006 - Cimarron, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Daughter of Marlin and Helen Jantzen Smith. On Dec. 13, 1970, she married Wilford A. SCHMIDT in Cimarron. He survives. Other survivors include: three sons, Wesley, Cimarron, Jeffery, Bowersville, Ga., and Darren, Tonasket, Wash.; two daughters, Roberta Unruh, Vanceboro, N.C., and Greta Schmidt, Cimarron; a brother, Lowell Smith, Cimarron; three sisters, Wilma Rogers, Dry Creek, La., Vera Smith and Gloria Smith, both of Cimarron; and nine grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Burial will be in Cimarron Cemetery.

SMITH, Anneta
b. 13 Jul 1922 - Fairview, Oklahoma
d. 29 Aug 2003 - Moundridge, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, August 30, 2003
Daughter of Dan and Katie Nightingale Smith. On July 31, 1944, she married Clayton YOST at Fairview, Okla. He survives. Other survivors include: two sons, Roger, Greensburg, and Randall, Moundridge; four daughters, Sherry Wedel, Westpoint, Miss., Linda Unruh, Greensburg, Christal Peaster, Columbus, Miss., and Dana Schmidt, Montezuma; three brothers, Waymon Smith, Walnut Hill, Fla., Paul Smith, Leland, Miss., and Dan Smith, Jr., Lakin; four sisters, Beulah Blosser, Mifflinberg, Pa., Norma Unruh and Geneva Smith, both of Liberal, and Vada Ensz, Inman; 24 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Meridian Cemetery.

SMITH, Bertha L. - See Bertha L. Nichols

SMITH, Beverly J.
b. 21 Dec 1947, Paradise
d. 3 Apr 1996, Wichita
From Hutchinson (KS) News - April 5, 1996
Daughter of Marvin "Ted" and Ilah Eden Smith. On April 11, 1966, she married John MILLER at Alva, Okla. He survives. Other survivors include: two sons, Ted and John Miller, Jr.; a daughter, Angelique Miller.

SMITH, Dean
b. 1 Apr 1947, Hays
d. 26 Jun 1982, Wichita
From Great Bend Tribune, KS
He married Sharon Rae BOXBERGER Jan. 15, 1977 in Hoisington. He is survived by his wife,Sharon; one son, Terry; one daughter, Missy; his mother, Mrs. Lorene Smith of Hoisington; two brothers, Bill and Curtis Smith; five sisters, Mrs. Nadine Wolf, Ruth Ann Smith, Kay Smith, Claudia Smith, and Mrs. Linda Norman.

SMITH, Edna M.
b. 26 Nov 1892, Barton County
d. 7 Dec 1981, Great Bend
From Hutchinson News, Tuesday, December 8, 1981
She married Albert Leo BECKER in September, 1914, in Barton County. He died Nov. 13, 1971. Survivors: son, Winnis A., Great Bend.

SMITH, Esther Mae
b. 7 Jan 1918 - Newton, Kansas
d. 12 Jan 2007 - Hesston, Kansas
From Newton Kansan - January 13, 2007
She was born on Jan. 7, 1918, in Newton to Homer M. and Lura E. (Haines) Smith. Esther and Winston Jantz were married on Feb. 23, 1941. They were blessed with two sons, Jerry and Larry. Winston passed away in July 1997. Esther was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; four brothers, Harold, Howard, Roy and Orville; and one sister, Ileen Fosberg. She is survived by her sons, Jerry and wife Melinda Jantz of Halstead, and Larry and wife Sharon Jantz of Littleton, Colo.; and five grandchildren, Tricia, Joshua, Jennifer, Timothy and Michael. Burial will be at the Hesston Cemetery.

SMITH, Esther Pauline
b. 26 Oct 1914 - Climbing Hills, Iowa
d. 4 Mar 2006 - Greeley, Colorado
From Greeley Tribune
Born to Jesse A. and Lucinda Smith. Survivors: 22 nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Her parents, a sister, Barbara Fries, and four brothers, Alvin Smith, Arthur Smith, Milton Smith and Clyde Smith. Inurnment in Climbing Hills.

SMITH, Fay Ann
b. 20 Jun 1909 - Reamsville, Kansas
d. 21 Feb 2002 - Cambridge, Nebraska
From McCook Daily Gazette, McCook, Nebraska - Friday, February 22, 2002
Born, to Ray and Josephine (Barnes) Smith at Reamsville, Kan. On Feb. 8, 1931, she married Howard SHACKLETON at Phillipsburg, Kan. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Howard; one son, Bob; three sisters, Ruby Rawson, Amy Smith, and Fern Harper; and two brothers, Paul and George Smith. Survivors include one son, Bill and wife, Wanda Shackleton of Grand Island; one daughter-in-law, Dr. Carol Shackleton of Gothenburg; six grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and eight great-great-grandchildren. Interment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery in Beaver City.

SMITH, G. Marcene
b. 2 Apr 1941 Codell
d. 29 Jul 1999 Prescott, Arkansas
Parents were Lee and Lennice (Lynch) Smith. She married Delwin H. LOCKE August 4, 1963, in Codell. He died in January 1996. Survivors include two daughters, Marla Ford, and Kerry Locke; her parents; a brother, Gavon Smith; five sisters, Geneva Scott, Myrna McClellan, Verna Smith, Jana Myers, and Trisha Koel

SMITH, Goldia Ann
b. 3 Mar 1899, Howe, Neb.
d. 5 Nov 1987, Enterprise
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Samuel E. LONGHOFER April 22, 1917. He died April 15, 1985. Survivors: sons, Lloyd, Topeka, Verl, Abilene, Garland, Hutchinson; daughter, Vesta Bowyer, Goodman,Mo.; half brother, Roland Rock, Abilene.

SMITH, Hattie W.
b. 17 Aug 1920 - Ardmore, South Dakota
d. 31 Oct 2006 - Mitchell, Nebraska
From NE Starherald - Scottsbluff, NE - 11/02/2006
Burial will be at the Harrison Cemetery. Hattie was born Aug. 17, 1920, in Ardmore, S.D. the oldest of eight children to Clark E. and Bertha (Meier) Smith. She married (Millard) Alvord THAYER July 15, 1939. To this union four children were born, Melvina, Joy Dean, Melvin, and Marvin. Survivors include her children and families: Melvina and Jerry Dillman of Mitchell and their children, Darci, Steve, Cassandra and Amanda Karr of Hastings, Neb., Debra, Bruce and Burke Schneider of Mitchell; Joy Dean and Gordon Niswender of Windsor, Colo. and their children, Kevin, Colleen, Aidan and Molly Niswender of Brentwood, Tenn., Kory and Elena Niswender of Granbury, Texas; Marvin and Karen Thayer of Wheatland, Wyo. and their children, Kaela Thayer of Norfolk, Neb. and Colt Thayer of Wheatland, Wyo.; Melvin and Chris Thayer of Lusk, Wyo. and their children, John Thayer of Ft. Collins, Colo., Magan, Damian and Hadley Paulson also of Lusk, Wyo.; sisters, Darlene Lang of Thornton, Colo., Ila Russell of Henderson, Colo., and Delores Diehl of Springfield, Mo.; and numerous nieces and nephews that spent time with her. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Alvord; and three brothers and a sister.

SMITH, Norma Corenne Allen - See Norma Corenne Bumgardner

SMITH, Oma Mae
b. 31 Jul 1929 - Great Bend, Kansas
d. 7 Jun 1973 - Great Bend, Kansas
The Great Bend Tribune, Great Bend, Kansas - Friday, June 8, 1973
She married Edward B. Galliart Sr., April 1, 1950, at Larned. She is survived by her husband; two sons: Edward,Jr. and Dennis W., Great Bend; one daughter, Mrs. Glenna Rithie, Great Bend ; one sister: Elsie Sucky, Great Bend; and two grandchildren. Burial will be in Great Bend Cemetery.

SMITH, Pauline - See Pauline Nuss

SMITH, Raymond E.
b. 30 Mar 1920 -McPherson, Kansas
d. 19 Apr 2005 - Wichita, Kansas
Hutchinson (Kan) News - April 21, 2005, Wichita Eagle on 4/21/2005.
Son of Tobias A. and Emma Wilhelmina Ross Smith. On Nov. 18, 1945,he married Ruby SCHULZ at Durham. She survives. Other survivors include a sister, Joyce Johnson, Lindsborg. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Vernon and Clifford. Internment will be in McPherson Cemetery, McPherson. NOTE: Ruby is the daughter of Godfrey Fred and Lydia Oblander Schulz.

SMITH, Robert Enos
Spouse's Family from Dreispitz, Russia
b. 7 Apr 1917
d. 11 Apr 1974, Wichita, Kansas
Survivors to mourn were his wife, Rachel E. (Borecky) SMITH, a daughter, Carol A. (Smith) Lyne and her husband, Dennis J. Lyne; two granddaughters, Denise Ann Lyne and Julie Kay Lyne.

SMITH, Sam
b. 15 Jul 1931 - Torrington, Wyoming
d. 19 April 2004 - Torrington, Wyoming
From Obituary - Wednesday, April 21, 2004
Son of Frank and Olga (Arntt) Smith. On Feb. 9, 1957, he married Marge OCHSNER in Torrington. Survivors include his wife of 47 years of Torrington; two sons and their wives, Kevin Smith of Torrington and Kent Smith of Wheatland; two brothers and their wives, Albert Smith of Sheridan, Ore., and LeRoy Smith of Torrington; three sisters, Esther McLeod and Margaret Ernst and her husband, both of Cheyenne, and Christine Smith of Torrington; and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.

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