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McMahon, Aileen Ruth (Neumann)

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MAI, Duane F.

b. 21 Jun 1945 - Russell, Kansas

d. 11 Dec 2007 - Overland Park, Kansas

From Great Bend (Kan) Tribune - December 13, 2007

From Harlin Ochs

HOISINGTON — Duane F. Mai, 62, died Dec. 11 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. Born June 21, 1945, in Russell, he was the son of Emanuel and Helena L. (Deutsch) Mai. A lifetime resident of rural Hoisington, he was a salesman for John Deere Company. He was an avid outdoorsman, fond of hunting and fishing.
Mr. Mai served in the U.S. Army Reserves for six years. He was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church of Hoisington and a church usher. He served on the St. John Lutheran Cemetery board.
Survivors include his mother, Helena Mai, of Hoisington; a brother, Don Mai and wife Althea, of Hoisington; a sister, Connie J. Hansen and husband Chris of Shawnee; a nephew, Clint Mai and wife Tandi; a niece, Jennifer Sanchez and husband BJ; and a grandniece, Leah Grace. He was preceded in death by his father.
Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at Concordia Lutheran Church in Hoisington with the Rev. Mark Lovett officiating. Burial will be at the St. John Lutheran Cemetery, north of Susank. Friends may visit from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday with a prayer service at 7 p.m., all at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, and from 9:30 a.m. to service time Saturday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Concordia Lutheran Church or Lutheran Hour in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.
Funeral arrangements provided by Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home 415 N. Main
P.O. Box 146 Hoisington, KS 67544 Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Dec. 13, 2007

 

MAI, Edward

b. 7 May 1915 - Russell, Kansas

d. 31 May 2007 - Tribune, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, June 2, 2007

Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

TRIBUNE - Edward Mai, 92, died May 31, 2007, at Greeley County Hospital, Tribune.

He was born May 7, 1915, in Russell, the son of John Peter and Marie Kern Mai. A resident of Greeley County since 1930, moving from Trego County, he was a retired farmer. He belonged to the Jehovah's Witnesses. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

On Feb. 9, 1946, he married Lucille Elizabeth DIETZ in Hays. She survives.

Other survivors include: a son, Tim, Tribune; a daughter, Bonita Kaaz, Covington, Ga.; a brother, Julius, Salina; a sister, Lydia Lipprand, Russell; seven grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Frederick and Emanuel; and three sisters, Natalie Schwien, Elizabeth Mai, and Anna Bohl.

Memorial will be at 5 p.m. Sunday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Leoti, with Dan Lucus presiding. There will be no visitation. Burial will be in Greeley County Cemetery, Tribune. Memorials may be sent to the World Wide Work of Jehovah's Witnesses or the Greeley County Long Term Care Unit, in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home, Leoti.

 

MAI, Fred, Jr.

b. 19 Aug 1920 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska

d. 27 Nov 2007 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska

From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 25 Nov 2007

Submitted by Mark B. Wills

TORRINGTON, Wyo. - Funeral services for Fred Mai Jr., 87, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007, at Our Saviour Lutheran Church with Rev. Marvin Temme officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow in the Valley View Cemetery.
Fred died on Nov. 23, 2007, at Western Nebraska Veterans Home in Scottsbluff under the care of Prairie Haven Hospice.
Visitation hours will be held at the Colyer Funeral Home on Monday, from 1-7 p.m.; Tuesday from 9 a.m. to noon; and the casket will be open at the church service. Those who wish may direct memorial contributions in Fred's honor to Our Saviuor Lutheran Church Building Fund. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Colyer Funeral Home and friends are invited to send condolences to the family at www.colyerfuneralhome.com
Fred was born on Aug. 19, 1920, in Scottsbluff, the son of John and Christina (Rieb) Mai. In 1926 the family moved to a farm at Bayard where he attended school, and in 1937 they returned to Scottsbluff where he worked for Great Western Sugar Company.
In 1942 Fred entered the military service with the U.S. Army Air Force and he served with the 389th Service Squadron in the Pacific throughout WWII. In 1946 he was honorably discharged and in that same year, he married Carolyn SINNER at Mitchell, Nebraska. The couple farmed in Scotts Bluff County until 1950 when they moved to a farm south of Torrington, Wyo. In 1968 Fred began custom combining, a business that he continued in Goshen County until he retied in 1991.
Fred enjoyed watching television and reading. He liked to garden and do yard work. He was a member of the VFW Paul A. Johnston Post 2918, the American Legion Travis Snow Post #5, and Our Saviour Lutheran Church.
He is survived by his wife; three sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth Frederic and Linda Mai of Gering; Martin Daniel and Norma Mai of Parker, Colo.; and Christan Paul and Linda of Broken Arrow, Okla.; nine grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and two brothers, Henry of Gering and Reinhart of Thornton, Colo. His parents preceded him in death.

 

MAI, Nathalia "Dolly" (Bender)

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MAI, Violet D. (Kraft)

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MANWEILER, Henry H.

b. 27 Dec 1962 - Sugar City, Colorado

d. 17 Oct 2004 - Sugar City, Colorado

From information received

Submitted by Mona Bigelow

Funeral services of Henry H. Manweiler, 77, La Junta, will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, at Grace Lutheran church in Sugar City with Rev. Rick Miller officiating. Mr. Manweiler died October 17, 2004, at his home surrounded by family.

He was born December 27, 1962, at Sugar City to Karl and Katie Gesick Manweiler, who preceded him in death. Mr. Manweiler was a lifelong resident of the Arkansas Valley area and a lifetime member of Grace Lutheran church in Sugar City.

On February 20, 1949, he married Faye WILLIAMS at Sugar City. Mr. Manweiler farmed for 45 years, retiring in 1993. In addition, he worked for Crowley County, the National and American Sugar Companies and the Arkansas Valley Co-Op.

Following his retirement, he and his wife spent the winters “snow birding” in Arizona. It was said Mr. Manweiler lived to laugh, tease and spend every precious moment he could with his family.

He is survived by his wife Faye of the family home in La Junta, daughters Linda (Larry) Cobb of Colorado Springs, Mona (Tracy) Bigelow of Colorado Springs and son Keith (Valerie) Manweiler of La Junta. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, David (Nicole), Tawnya (Jim), Trina (Shana), Tracy (Robin), Brad (Dara), Megan and Ashley. Eleven great grandchildren, Anthony, Katie, Paige, Dylan, Kelsey, Justin, Matthew, Bryttaney, Kamryn, Anthony and Becca, also survive as do sisters Dorothy Grasmick of Texas and Eleanor Neifert of Sugar City and brothers Harold (Joyce) Manweiler of Sugar City and Robert (Charlene) Manweiler of La Junta. Sisters-in-law Audrey Manweiler, Josey Guy and Betty (Don) Filbeck, brothers-in-law E.J. (Peggy) Williams and Birl (Shirley) Williams and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many wonderful friends, survive.

Organist for the service will be Mike Apker with Anthony Quintana as soloist.

Casket bearers will be Keith Manweiler, Mitchell Manweiler, Larry Cobb, Jarett Hart, Jay Williams, Robin Sundling, Tracy Bigelow and Joel Lundquist.

David Cobb, Brad Williams, Jim Folwell, Greg Williams, Donald Williams, Loran Williams, Kevin Guy, Doug Guy and Florintino Castrellon will be honorary casket bearers.

Interment will be in Lake View Cemetery in Sugar City. Memorials may be made in Mr. Manweiler’s name to the Leukemia Society for research in care of the funeral home. Ustick Donelson Johnson Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Rocky Ford is in charge of arrangements.

 

MARCH, Frieda (Baus)

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MARGHEIM, Fred E.

b. 13 Jun 1921 - Henry, Nebraska

d. 26 Oct 2007 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska

From Scottsbluff Star Hearld,d Scottsbluff, NE - 27 Oct 2007

Submitted by Henry L. Schmick

LYMAN - Fred E. Margheim, 86, died Friday, Oct. 26, 2007, at the Residency Care Center in Scottsbluff.
Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Oct. 29, at the Immanuel United Church of Christ in Lyman with Pastor Bob Smith officiating. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff.
Friends who wish may call at the Jolliffe Funeral Home in Scottsbluff Sunday from noon to 8 p.m., and at the funeral. A memorial has been established to the church.
Fred was born June 13, 1921, in Henry to Louis and Elizabeth (Foos) Margheim. He grew up and attended Lake Alice School. He married Esther BECKER Sept. 12, 1941, in Harrisburg and farmed all of his life along Horse Creek in the Lyman area.
He was a member of the church, and was an avid fisherman, hunter, and trapper.
Survivors include his wife, Esther Margheim of Lyman; son, Tim (Vicky) Margheim of Scottsbluff; daughters, Carol (Steve) Scott of Phoenix, Ariz., and Diane (Roddy) Dunkerson of Lincoln; grandchildren, Joe (Ashley) Margheim and Jenny (Ed) Armstrong both of Bellevue, Dave (Lynn) Scott of Phoenix, Ariz., and Frederick Dunkerson of Lincoln; great-granddaughter, Brooke Margheim of Bellevue; brother, Louis Margheim, Jr. of Lyman; sister, Helen West of Mitchell; and numerous nieces and nephews.
His parents, four brothers, and one sister preceded him in death

 

MARLATT, Ruth

b. 22 Mar 1914 - Riverdale, Nebraska

d. 31 Jul 2007 - Bayard, Nebraska

From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 2 Aug 2007

Submitted by Henry L. Schmick

BAYARD - Ruth Marlatt Case, 93, died Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at the Chimney Rock Villa at Bayard.
Her Funeral will be at 10 a.m., Monday, Aug. 6, at the Jolliffe Funeral Home in Scottsbluff with the Reverend Linda Battello officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park at Scottsbluff.
Memorials may be made to the United Methodist Church at Bayard or the Bayard Rescue Unit. Friends may call at the Jolliffe Funeral Home at Scottsbluff. Her obituary may be viewed at www.jolliffefuneralhome.com, where condolences may be left.
Ruth was born March 22, 1914, in Riverdale, Neb., the daughter of Henry and Arrena (Campbell) Marlatt. At the age of three, she moved with her family to a homestead in Wyoming, two miles west of the town of Hawk Springs, where she was raised and educated. She graduated with the Class of 1932 from the Hawk Springs High School. She then took one year of post-graduate classes and then taught school for several years. Ruth was united in marriage to Carl "Casey" CASE, April 7, 1937 in Torrington. They lived in Mitchell for 20 years and then moved to Windsor, Colo. where they lived for four years. In 1962 they moved to Bayard.
She worked in the Campfire Girls Organization for six years and was a 4-H leader for four years. She had been active member of the United Methodist Church, had been a member of the Church Board and the United Methodist Women. She also taught the Adult Sunday School for several years. Ruth was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary at Hawk Springs for 64 years.
Survivors include her son, Charles of Minatare; daughters, Evelyn (Jerry) Arndt of San Diego, Calif., Sharon (Steve) Zitterkoph of Lakewood, CA., grandchildren Todd Lewis and Carl Arndt both of San Diego, Bryan Arndt of Scottsbluff, Christy Manka and Tommy Case both of Minatare, Kirby Case of Gering, Marty Case of Gering, Jennifer Zitterkoph of Lakewood, Calif. and 11 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Carl in 1978; an infant granddaughter; infant grandson; baby great-grandson; half-brothers, Fred and Ernest; half-sisters, Jessie Dungan and Bessie Truaz; brothers, Glen, Bryan, Loyd, Ray, Bill, Jack and Ervin; and sisters Harriet Howery, Katie Gillespie, Clara Smith and Ethel Troyer.

 

MARTENS, Kathryn

b. 8 Mar 1916 - Inman, Kansas

d. 6 Aug 2007 - Moundridge, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, August 8, 2007

Submitted by Rachel E. Smith
MOUNDRIDGE - Kathryn Koehn, 91, died Aug. 6, 2007, at Moundridge Manor.
She was born March 8, 1916, in Inman, the daughter of Gerhardt and Mary Klassen Martens. She was formerly of Livingston, Calif., and Inman. She attended Clark Country School near Inman and LPN school, Kansas City. She was a retired licensed practical nurse.
She belonged to Zion Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, Inman.
On July 20, 1986, she married John B. KOEHN in Winton, Calif. He died Sept. 26, 2001.
Survivors include: a brother, Edward Martens, Inman; three step-sons, Larry Koehn, Atwater, Calif., Bill Koehn, Greeley, Colo., and Maynard Koehn, Century, Fla.; five step-daughters, Jane Giesbrecht, Turlock, Calif., Grace Koehn, Hillsboro, Cornelia Smith, Ballico, Calif., Cynthia Koehn, Oceanside, Calif., and Faith Farkas, Aventoura, Fla.; 22 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by four brothers; five sisters; three great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.
The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Zion Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, Inman. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Zion Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, Inman. Burial will be in Zion Church Cemetery, Inman. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Moundridge Manor, in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, McPherson.

 

MARTENS, Richard Gene

b. 15 Aug 1948 - Hillsboro, Kansas

d. 26 Aug 2007 - Moundridge, Kansas

From Wichita Eagle - Tuesday, August 28, 2007

Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

MOUNDRIDGE - Martens, Richard Gene, was born Aug. 15, 1948 to George and Maurine (Stubby) Martens in Hillsboro. He passed away Aug. 26, 2007 at Mercy Hospital in Moundridge. He received his elementary education in Roxbury and graduated from Hillsboro High School. He married Nancy Driggers on March 8, 1968. He was employed by Moridge Manuf. Preceded in death by his wife, Nancy; father, George and brother, Milford. Survivors: mother, Maurine Martens of Hillsboro; son, Jim Martens of McPherson; daughter, Sheila Martens and John Unrein of Moundridge; brothers, Clifford Martens of Decatur, Ala., Kenny and wife, Peggy Martens of Inman; grandchildren, Nathan, Micaela and Timothy. Graveside service 10 a.m. Thursday, Lehigh Mennonite Cemetery with Pastor Galen Drier officiating. Visitation is at Jost Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Memorial funds include a tree fund for the Lehigh Cemetery in c/o Alexanderwohl Church and Hospice Care of Kansas.
Published in the Wichita Eagle on 8/28/2007.

 

MAUL, Marie

b. 13 Dec 1914 - Lincoln, Nebraska

d. 1 Sep 2007 - Lyman, Nebraska

From Casper Star Tribune, Casper, WY - Monday, September 3, 2007

Submitted by Henry L. Schmick

LYMAN, Neb. -- A funeral for Marie Strecker, 92, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007, at the Immanuel United Church of Christ with the Rev. Robert Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park in Scottsbluff, Neb. Visitation will be from noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Colyer Funeral Home in Torrington.
She died at her home on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2007.

Born Dec. 13, 1914, to Jacob and Amalia (Schmidt) Maul in Lincoln, Neb., she grew up there and received her education in the Lincoln schools.
On Feb. 5, 1933, she married George Strecker in Mitchell, Neb.
They farmed in the Lyman and Henry, Neb., area. In 1945, when they bought their own farm south of Henry.
She was a member oft he Immanuel United Church of Christ. Her hobbies included making quilts and crocheting afghans. She loved cooking, especially traditional German foods for family dinners. She enjoyed her grandchildren.
Survivors include three sons, Robert Strecker and his wife of Minatare, Neb., Kenneth Strecker of Torrington, and Roger Strecker of Henry; a sister, Frieda Schuldies of Henry; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; an infant daughter; a grandson; a sister, Katherine Welsch; and two brothers, Jake Maul and John Pete Maul.
Memorials may be made to Prairie Haven Hospice.


MARTIN, Frieda

b. 29 Jun 1922 - Vananda, North Dakota

d. 12 Sep 2007 - Billings, Montana

From Billings Gazette, Billings, MT - 13 Sep 2007

Submitted by Lucy Simpson and Henry L. Schmick

Frieda Kraft, 85, of Billings, passed away Sept. 12, 2007, at the Horizon Hospice Home surrounded by her loving family.
Frieda was born on June 29, 1922, in Vananda to Jacob Jr. and Katherine (Gums) Martin. She spent her childhood and attended schools in Vananda, Jamestown, N.D., and Lovell, Wyo. Frieda married Edward KRAFT in Roundup on April 30, 1941; together they farmed in Belfry and later moved west of Billings where they continued to farm, ranch and operate a dairy. From their loving marriage, five children were born: Ed Jr., Robert, Richard, James and Peggy.
Frieda was a life-long member of the Pilgrim Congregational Church of Billings. Frieda enjoyed her family, knitting, crocheting, traveling and reading. She enjoyed growing a vegetable garden and took great pride in her flower gardens.
Survivors include four sons, Ed Jr. (Roxie) of Billings, Robert (Kayrene) of Laurel, Richard (Sylvia) and James (Valorie) of Billings; one daughter, Peggy (Ervin) Wood of Laurel; 14 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; brothers, Albert (Doris) Martin and Harry (Diana) Martin of Billings; numerous nieces, nephews, friends and special neighbors, Clem and Alberta.

Frieda was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ed; son-in-law, Clyde Shay; sisters, Otillie (Albert) Kraft, Arlene Donlan and Elsie Daubert; brothers, Walter, Gottlieb and Jacob.
Services will be held Friday, Sept. 14, at Pilgrim Congregational Church in Billings. Interment will be in the Sunset Memorial Gardens, Billings. Visitation will start at 1 p.m. Thursday at Smith's West Chapel, 304 34th St. W. Memorials to Pilgrim Congregational Church, Horizon Hospice Home or charity of your choice. Smith Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Special thanks to the compassionate staff of the Horizon Hospice Home for all the love and care they gave our Mother and to Pastor Dickbernd of the Pilgrim Church for his many visits and prayers.

NOTE by Lucy Simpson - Her husband, my uncle is my mother's brother. My Uncle Ed and my mother, Anna Kraft were 2 of the 17 children born to Jacob and Anna Marie (Zimbelmann) Kraft from Worms and Rohrbach, Russia.

MAUL, Mary Jane

b. 2 Sep 1931 - Mitchell, Nebraska

d. 7 Apr 2007 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska

From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE -11 Apr 2007

Submitted by Henry L. Schmick

Mary Jane Brown, 75, of Scottsbluff, died Saturday, April 7, 2007, at the Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, April 11, at the Bethel Christian Fellowship in Scottsbluff with Pastor Bruce Wallace officiating. Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Park in Scottsbluff.
Friends who wish may call at the Jolliffe Funeral Home Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and at the funeral. A memorial has been established to the church.
Mary Jane was born Sept. 2, 1931, in Mitchell to George and Madeline (Kilthau) Maul, Sr. where she grew up and received her education. She married LeRoy BROWN March 28, 1958, in Scottsbluff. They lived in Chicago, Ill., and Memphis, Tenn., before moving to Torrington, Wyo. in 1986, where they resided until moving to Scottsbluff in 1993. Mary Jane was very loving, caring, and helpful to all who knew her.
She was a member of the Bethel Christian Fellowship. Mary Jane enjoyed cooking, sewing, gardening, crocheting, and quilting.
Survivors include her sisters, Rose Schwartzkopf and Christine Leikam both of Scottsbluff, and Helen Eisenbarth of Wiser, Idaho; brother, George Maul, Jr. of Scottsbluff; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, four sisters, and two brothers.

 

MAYFIELD, Janice Kaufman (Frick)

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MEIER, Arlene May (Buehring)

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MEIER, Dale A.

b. 22 Feb 1922 - Hays, Kansas

d. 24 Nov 2007 - Hays, Kansas

From Hays Daily News - November 26, 2007

Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

Meier, age 85, of Hays, died Saturday, November 24, 2007, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.
Dale was born February 22, 1922, at Hays to Peter and Frances (Legge) Meier. He was a farmer/stockman in Gove County prior to moving to Hays. Dale enjoyed spending time with family and friends, playing cards, dancing, driving and attending auctions. He was a member of the Moose Lodge.
Dale will be sadly missed by his daughter, Marcia Pfeifer and her husband, Gerald, of Hays and their children, Allison, Melissa, Tiffany, and Garrett.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 28, at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Burial will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery in Hays. A parish vigil service will be at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 20th and Pine. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday and from 9:00 to 9:45 a.m. on Wednesday, both at the funeral home. Memorials may be given for masses or the charity of the donor's choice.

HAYS - Meier, Dale A., 85, died Nov. 24, 2007. Service 10 a.m. Wednesday, Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Survivors: daughter, Marcia Pfeifer and husband, Gerald of Hays; 4 grandchildren. Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. Published in the Wichita Eagle on 11/27/2007.


MEIER, Esther Katherine

b. 22 Nov 1930 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska

d. 8 June 2007 - Colorado

From The Star-Herald from 6/11/2007 - 6/13/2007. - Scottsbluff, NE

Submitted by Mark B. Wills

Esther Katherine Ott, 76 of Scottsbluff, died Friday, June 8, 2007, at the Medical Center of the Rockies in Colorado.
Her funeral service will be held Wednesday, June 13, at 10 a.m. at Zion Evangelical Church in Scottsbluff with Pastor Amos Harris officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery. A dinner will follow at the Zion Evangelical Church. Visitation will be Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Dugan Kramer Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be given to the family. Tributes of sympathy may be left at www.dugankramer.com.
Esther was born on Nov. 22, 1930, to Henry and Anna (Molko) Meier. She grew up in Scottsbluff and she met her life long partner, James OTT of Scottsbluff. They were united in marriage on Aug. 24, 1947, and to this union two children were born: James Lee Ott, Jr. and Bonnie Kay Clinesmith.
Esther enjoyed cooking and baking for her family, crocheting and cooking Sunday lunches. Esther had various jobs, including working for Scottsbluff Public Schools in the Dietary Dept. for many years and was a devoted employee of Wal-Mart for 20 years.
Esther is survived by her husband James Ott Sr. (they would have been married 60 years in August); son, James Ott Jr. and daughter Bonnie Kay Clinesmith; grandchildren, Melissa Grumbles (Martin), Tammy Schaffert (Chris), Tonia Mendoza (Louis), Hilary Greene, and Allison Cushing (David); great-grandchildren, Colby Louis Mendoza Jr., Danille Maree Salazar, Brittany Kay Grumbles, Madison Louise Grumbles, Quentin James Scott, Elizabeth Esther Schaffert, Matthew Russell Schaffert, and Sophia Jeanetta Cushing. Also she is survived by her siblings, Don Meier, Willie Meier, Caroline McCole and Marion Keller and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Leroy Meier.

 

MEIER, Karin

b. 22 Aug 1944 - Irxleben, Germany

d. 20 Nov 2007 - Fort Worth, Texas

From Salina Journal - November 23, 2007

Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

FORT WORTH, Texas -- Karin Meier Farmer, 63, Fort Worth, formerly of Russell, Kan., died Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007.
Mrs. Farmer was born Karin Meier on Aug. 22, 1944, in Irxleben, Germany.
Survivors include two sons, John O. of Russell and Michael W. of Kansas City, Mo.; a daughter, Christina Farmer Prickett of Burleson, Texas; her mother, Lucy; a sister, Inga Hollweck of Diepolsdorf, Germany; and 12 grandchildren.
The funeral will be at noon today at Cana Baptist Church, 2309 E. Renfro, Burleson. A celebration of life will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at St. Mary's Queen of Angels Catholic Church, Russell, followed by burial in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church or the Dream Theater, in care of Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, 610 N. Maple, Russell 67665.

RUSSELL - Farmer, Karin Meier, 63, of Ft. Worth, Texas, formerly of Russell, died Nov. 20, 2007. Local service 3 p.m. Sunday, St. Mary's Queen of Angels Catholic Church. Survivors: mother, Lucy Meier; sister, Inga Hollweck; sons, John IV, Michael; daughter, Christina Farmer Prickett; 12 grandchildren. Published in the Wichita Eagle on 11/23/2007.


MEIER, Marie Maria

Dobrinka, Russia

b. 14 Mar 1899 - Dobrenker Cuder Russia

d. 2 Apr 1966 - Denver, Colorado

From information submitted

Submitted by Arliss Hoskina

DOBRINKA: - Marie Maria MILLER nee MEIER
b 14 March 1899 Dobrenker Cuder Russia - d 2 April 1966 Denver CO
Survives: husband David and Esther MILLER of Denver, Ruth CARDER of Indianapolis IND, Shirley LAUGHLIN and Lydia BRADEY of Denver, Godfrey of Anchorage Alaska, David Jr of Brush, Ernest of Honolulu Hawaii, Samuel in USAF in Vietnam, Don of Fort Morgan and Robert of Westminster.
One sister, Molle MEIER of Follett Texas and 19 grandchildren. First German Congregational in Globeville by Rev Howard K HAMMELMAR, Fairmount Cemetery Denver
memory card organist Dorothy STUMPF singers Lucile KOCH and Lydia
BRANDT; Bearers: David, Fred and William BETZ, Lawrence SPADI, Alex Wolfe, Reinhold KOCH

Note: Please revise this obit to add her maiden name of MEIER.

MEIER, Michael John

b. 23 May 1948 - Dodge City, Kansas

d. 13 Nov 2007 - Garden City, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, November 15, 2007

Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

GARDEN CITY - Michael John Meier, 59, died Nov. 13, 2007, at his home in Garden City.
He was born May 13, 1948, at Dodge City, the son of Raymond and Marie Stegman Meier. He grew up in Dodge City and attended and graduated from Dodge City High School and Dodge City Community College. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Fort Hays University, then graduated from the Department of Nursing at Garden City Community College. He practiced as a registered nurse in critical care areas and later was accepted to study at the St. Catherine School of Nurse Anesthesia and was certified as a registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA). In 1988, he went to work at Sunflower Electric Power Co., Holcomb station, and was a lab technician in the electrical generation unit. Except for two years, he had been a Garden City resident since 1969.
He belonged to First United Methodist Church, Garden City, and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 304.
On Sept. 6, 1997, he married Norma Jean KIRKLAND. She survives.
Other survivors include: two sons, Capt. David M. Meier, U.S. Army-Afghanistan, and Ensign Kevin M. Meier and wife, Tami, Pensacola, Fla.; a stepson, Officer Jeffery A. Kirkland and wife, Dawn, Houston, Texas; a brother, Patrick Meier, Centralia; a sister, Nancy Ditges, Hutchinson; mother-in-law, Elva Berry, Garden City; two grandchildren; a nephew; and a niece.
Vigil service and rosary will be at 7 p.m. Friday at Garnand Funeral Home, Garden City. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church, Garden City, with the Revs. David Bell and Brenda Fluellen presiding. Burial will be in Copeland Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to First United Methodist Church or the Patriot Riders, in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be mailed to garnandfh@sbcglobal.net.

 


MEIER, Mitchel Kenneth

b. 3 Feb 1962 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska

d. 22 Jul 2007 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska

From The Star-Herald from 7/25/2007 - 7/27/2007. - Scottsbluff, NE

Submitted by Mark B. Wills

Mitchel Kenneth Meier, 45, of Scottsbluff, formerly of Colorado, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2007, at Regional West Medical Center.
A celebration of Mitch's life will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, July 27, at the Church of the Nazarene, 1305 West 20th Street in Scottsbluff. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m., Thursday, July 26, at the Jolliffe Funeral Home in Scottsbluff.
Memorials in his name may be made to the Chuckwagon Church. His obituary may be viewed online at www.jolliffefuneralhome.com where online condolences may be left for his family.
Mitchel Kenneth Meier was born Feb. 3, 1962 in Scottsbluff to Kenneth Meier and Randy Morris Hauck. He graduated from Chadron High School with the class of 1980. His career as a professional glazier took him to cities throughout the United States. In 2000, Mitch entered a new adventure in his life when he became involved in farming and ranching in rural eastern Colorado. During his time in eastern Colorado he was also a volunteer fireman. In 2005, Mitch moved back to Scottsbluff, became an Emergency Medical Technician and entered college to further his education in the health and human services field.
Mitch was an avid outdoors-man, loving to hunt and fish. His passions were racing stock cars and riding Harley-Davidson motorcycles. He loved music, especially the blues. He was a member of the Chuckwagon church and the UMF Motorcycle Club.
Mitch was a simple man and loved his family and friends.
Survivors include his step-dad and mom, Dale and Randy Hauck; brother and sister-in-law, Chris and Gayle Meier, nephew Kenny and niece Brandi; sister and brother-in-law, Joni and Jim Richards and niece Katrina; grandmothers, Nathalie "Dolly" Meier and Gertrude Morris; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his dad, Kenneth Meier and grandfathers, Alexander Meier and Walter Morris.


MEIER, Phillip A.

b. 13 Aug 1918 - Haven, Kansas

d. 8 June 2007 - Hutchinson, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, June 10, 2007

Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

Phillip A. "Phil" Meier, 88, died June 8, 2007, at the Good Samaritan Center, Hutchinson.

He was born Aug. 13, 1918, in Haven, the son of Louis E. and Albina K. O'Neal Meier. He graduated from Haven High School in 1937. A resident of Hutchinson since 1949, he had worked for Panhandle Eastern and was the owner and manager of Nelson Top and Body for 40 years, retiring in 1989.

He belonged to First Congregational Church, was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Bob Campbell Post No. 1361, and the American Legion Lysle Rishel Post No. 68. He was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose No. 982. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, last serving as a sergeant.

In 1945, he married Elsie SANDERS. She died in 1997. On July 8, 1977, she married Daylene G. Tuxhorn Hendrickson in Hutchinson. She survives.

Other survivors include: two daughters, Karen Peters and husband, Ron, Kilgore, Texas, and Melanie Johnson and husband, Ed, Olathe; two stepdaughters, Paula Mayhill and husband, Tom, Wichita, and Patty Hendrickson, Hutchinson; a sister, Bertha Troyer, Hutchinson; four grandchildren, Marc Johnson, Matt Johnson, Vicki Brend and husband, Gary, and Tim Hauschild; three step-grandchildren, Corey Mayhill, Michael Mayhill and wife, Amy, and Christina and husband, Marcus Mainz; two great-grandchildren, Fallen Mitchell and Michelle Russell; two great-great-grandchildren, Jason and Adrianna Zeltner; and eight step-great-grandchildren, Meric, Blaine, Creed and Gage Mainz, Rachael, Johnathan, Elizabeth and Emma Mayhill.

He was preceded in death by three sisters, Margaret Adkinson, Evelyn VanCampen and Martha Warren.

Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday, June 11, 2007, at First Congregational Church, 3410 North Plum, Hutchinson, with Pastor Matt Stafford presiding. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday at Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson, with the family present from 5 to 7 p.m. Burial will be in Laurel Cemetery, Haven, with military graveside rites conducted by the Fort Riley Honor Guard. Memorials may be sent to the American Diabetes Association or the Good Samaritan Center, both in care of the funeral home. Personal condolences may be sent to www.elliottmortuary.com.

 

MEIER, Thomas C.

b. 8 Jun 1936 - Minatare, Nebraska

d. 19 Aug 2007 - Minatare, Nebraska

From The Star-Herald from 8/23/2007 - 8/25/2007. - Scottsbluff, NE

Submitted by Mark B. Wills

MINATARE - Thomas C. Meier, 71, of Minatare, died Sunday, Aug. 19, 2007 at Regional West Medical Center.
His funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 25, in the Salem Congregational Church Chapel in Scottsbluff, with Pastor Dale H. Brown officiating. Interment will follow at the Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff.
Memorials in his name may be made to the Salem Congregational Church or to the Panhandle Humane Society.
Friends who wish may call at the Jolliffe Funeral Home Thursday from Noon to 7 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday at the church prior to the funeral service. Condolences may be left at www.jolliffefuneralhome.com and will be forwarded to the family.
Thomas Carl Meier was born June 8, 1936, in Minatare to Carl O. and Freda (Seckinger) Meier. He grew up and attended Minatare area schools and graduated from Minatare High School with the class of 1956. He married Margie MARTIN May 17, 1959, in Rapid City, S.D. He farmed north of Minatare for over forty years and during that time won the High Ten Beet Grower Award from Great Western Sugar Company many times. After retiring from farming, Tom worked as a federal crop insurance adjustor for ten years and then adjusted for private insurance companies before ill health forced his retirement in early 2007.
Tom was an avid collector of vintage tractors which he enjoyed restoring and taking to tractor pulls in the area, an activity in which he had won numerous awards and trophies.
He was a lifelong member of Salem Congregational Church, was a member of the Elks Lodge, the Eagles Lodge, the Farm and Ranch Museum and was a member of both the Platte Valley Tractor Pullers and the National Antique Tractor Pullers Association.
Survivors include his wife, Margie of Minatare; daughters, Brenda Meier (Bob) Brown of Copperas Cove, Texas, and Terri Meier (Scott Taylor) of Denver; sisters, Jerrilyn (Wendell) Werner of Green Valley, Ariz. and Carol Meier Bridge of Minatare; grandchildren, Brandy Brown and Brent Brown, both of Copperas Cove, Texas and Phillip Meier-Taylor of Arvada, Colo., and numerous nieces and nephews. His parents preceded him in death.

 

MEIER, Veronica

b. 27 Oct 1911 - Marienthal, Kansas

d. 22 Sep 2007 - Garden City, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, September 24, 2007

Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

GARDEN CITY - Veronica Schreibvogel, 95, died Sept. 22, 2007, at Garden Valley Retirement, Garden City.
She was born Oct. 27, 1911, in Marienthal, the daughter of Frank and Elizabeth Urban Meier. A lifetime resident of Finney County, she was a homemaker.
She belonged to St. Mary Catholic Church, Daughters of Isabella and Our Lady of Perpetual Help No. 781, all in Garden City.
On May 12, 1931, she married Wendoline J. "Len" SCHREIBVOGEL in Garden City. He died March 1, 1991.
Survivors include: a sister, Lasta Schreibvogel, Garden City; 11 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two daughters, Lorraine Horning and Verna Lee Roth; a brother, Julius Meier; and fours sisters, Vivian Bayer, Milicent Douglas, Philomena Witman and Geraldine Stoecklein.
Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at 7 p.m. Monday at Garnand Funeral Home, Garden City. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Garden City, with Father Colin Boor presiding. Visitation will be from noon to 6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Valley View Cemetery.
Memorials may be sent to Garden Valley Retirement Village, in care of the funeral home.

GARDEN CITY - Schreibvogel, Veronica, 95, died September 22, 2007. Rosary 7 p.m. Monday, Garnand Funeral Home, Garden City. Service 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, St. Mary Catholic Church, Garden City. Survivors: son-in-law, Joe Roth; sister, Lasta Schreibvogel; 11 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, 10 great-great-grandchildren. Published in the Wichita Eagle on 9/24/2007.


MELLIES, Della Lynn

b. abt 1925

d. 31 Mar 2007- Wichita, Kansas

From Wichita Eagle - Tuesday, April 3, 2007

Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

Niedens, Della Lynn, 82, homemaker, went home to be with the Lord, March 31, 2007. Rosaries: Tuesday, 7PM and 12:30PM Wednesday prior to Funeral Mass at 1PM, all at St Francis Catholic Church. Christian Burial to follow at Jamesburg Cemetery in Wichita. Preceded in death by her son, Leonard Niedens and brother, Robert Mellies Those who wait to see Della again: husband, Warren (NIEDENS); sons: Marvin (Judy) Niedens; Dennis (Kim) Niedens; David (Genita) Niedens; Richard (Cindy) Niedens; Paul (Lisa) Niedens; Mike Niedens all of Wichita; Joe Niedens of San Diego, CA; daughters: Terri (Bruce) Kresin of Tempe, AZ; Kathy Loyd of San Diego, CA; Patricia (Joe) Curry of Denver, CO; Sheryl (Tim) Chadd of Wichita; brother: Edward (Esther) Mellies of Dodge City, KS; sister: Lillie Lee (Roy) Wheeler of Manhattan, KS; 48 grand children, 32 great grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. Family & friends that wish to contact Warren Niedens may do so at the Spiritual Life Center. Memorial contributions are suggested to, Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice. DeVorss Flanagan-Hunt Mortuary. Published in the Wichita Eagle on 4/3/2007

 

METER, Ruth Gantz)

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METH, Henry

b. 17 Dec 1861 - Neu-Danzig, South Russia

d. 29 Apr 1947 - Portland, Oregon

From Wells County Free Press, Fessenden ND 8 May 1947

Submitted by eusteel@cox.net

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, May 6th, from the Church by the Highway, Germantown, for Henry Meth, 85, long a resident of Fessenden and community, who passed away April 29th at Portland, Oregon.
Mr. Meth was born December 17, 1861 in Neu-Danzig, South Russia, where he grew to young manhood. He came to America in 1893, first settling near Wishek; and in 1893 the family moved to the Germantown community. In 1914 they moved to Fessenden where he resided until moving to California in 1937. In 1945 he entered the Baptist Old Folks home in Portland, Oregon, where he passed away April 29 at the age of 85 years, 4 months, and two weeks.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, nee Rosine WOEHL, in 1914; by his second wife, Mrs. Ida FISCHER in 1937; and by his third wife, Mrs. Eva KAMMARER in 1945.
Surviving children are Mrs. August Seidel of Cathay; Mrs. Gottlieb Scherbenske of Cleveland; Mrs. Oscar Thor of Wilton; John Meth of Heimdal; Mrs. Max Link of Miami, Florida; Gust Meth of Cathay; Mrs. Ernest Broschat of Cathay; Walter Meth of Alexandria, Minn., and Albert Meth of Fessenden. He also leaves 23 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. All of his children, with the exception of Mrs. Link, were present for the funeral.
Rev. W. G. Gerthe officiated at the services Tuesday, and interment was made in the Germantown cemetery. Pallbearers were six grandsons, Emery Broschat, Orville Meth, Clarence Seidel, Victor and Marvin Link and Dale Speck.
Relatives her for the funeral included Mr. and Mrs. Peter Wohl and Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Haas of Cleveland, Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Schneider of Medina and Mrs. John Bauer of McClusky. Wells County Free Press, Fessenden ND 8 May 1947

 

MEYER, Florentina Marie (Rathke)

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MEYERS, Blair Duane

b. 20 Jul 1924 - Bloomfield, Nebraska

d. 4 Jun 2007 - Casper, Wyoming

From Casper Star Tribune - Casper, WY - Thursday, June 07, 2007

Submitted by Henry L. Schmick

LANDER -- Memorial services for Blair Duane Meyers, 82, will be held in Lander at a later date. He died June 4, 2007, at Central Wyoming Hospice Home.
He was born July 20, 1924, in Bloomfield, Neb., the son of Martin L. and Lena (Engel) Meyers.
During World War II, he served with the U.S. Army in France, Luxembourg and Germany.

On Oct. 21, 1950, he married Romona BELL in Lander.
He operated and was part-owner of French/Myers Outfitters in Sinks Canyon. He drove for Salt Creek Freightways from 1957 through 1984, when he retired. He then drove the Lander Senior Citizen bus. He was a longtime member of the American Legion and VFW, holding various positions in both, including post commander and chaplain.
His interests and hobbies included hunting, fishing, road trips, adventures with his grandchildren and his cabin at South Pass City.
Survivors include his daughter, Marsha Moye and her husband of Casper; son, Michael B. Meyers of Lander; two granddaughters and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, a sister, Estella Woollett and his parents.
Memorials may be sent to Central Wyoming Hospice, 319 S. Wilson, Casper, 82601.

 

MEYERS, Theodore F.

b. 20 Jun 1926 - Minatare, Nebraska

d. 30 Jul 2007 - Omaha, Nebraska

From Scottsbluff Star Hearld , Scottsbluff, NE - 2 Aug 2007

Submitted by Henry L. Schmick

MINATARE - Theodore F. "Ted" Meyers, 81, a lifelong Minatare resident died Monday, July 30, 2007, at University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha with his family by his side.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Aug. 3, at Dugan-Kramer Funeral Chapel in Scottsbluff with Pastor James Harris officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park with military rites given by the Nebraska Army National Guard.
A memorial has been established to St. James Lutheran Church.
Tributes of sympathy may be left at www.dugankramer.com. Friends may call at the funeral home between 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday.
Ted was born June 20, 1926, in Minatare to Fred and Amanda (Kriewald) Meyers. He grew up on the family farm and attended Minatare schools graduating from Minatare High School in 1944. He was inducted into the United States Army and served his country proudly from 1945 to 1947. After his honorable discharge from the Army he returned to Minatare to run the family farm and dairy operation. After his retirement he worked campaigns at the sugar factory in Bayard.
He married Darlene STRAUCH April 4, 1978, in Kimball.
Ted loved working in his yard and gardening.
Survivors include his wife Darlene; brother, Herb Meyers of Minatare; sister-in-law, Jean Meyers of Renton, Wash.; stepchildren, Hope and Scott Miller and Dennis and Eva Strauch all of Mitchell; grandchildren, Lori and Peter Schaar of Coolidge, Ariz., Stacy and Jeff Darnell of Aurora, Colo., Nichole and Nick Case of Omaha, Neb., Kellan Strauch of Lincoln, Neb. and Blake Strauch of Mitchell; great-grandchildren, Trevor Fink, Alyissa Reyes, Alexsis and Austin Schaar all of Coolidge, Ariz. and Samantha Darnell of Aurora, Colo.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Robert Meyers.

 

MICHAEL, Fred

b. 14 Oct 1914 - Billings, Montana

d. 19 Jul 2007 - Billings, Montana

From Billings Gazette, Billings, MT - 21 Jul 2007

Submitted by Henry L. Schmick

Fred Michael, 92, of Billings, passed on to his heavenly home early Thursday morning, July 19, 2007.
Fred was born in Billings on Oct. 14, 1914, to George and Mary Michael. He was raised and attended school in Hardin and, on Aug. 20, 1937, married Mollie STRICKER. They resided in Hardin until 1940, when they moved to Billings.
Fred worked in various positions until 1952, when he began working as a pipefitter and welder until his retirement in 1976. He enjoyed fishing and hunting in his younger years and always enjoyed good German food. Fred was very social, one of those people who could start a conversation with anyone, and he never met a stranger. Nothing was more important to him than his faith and his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mollie; two sons, Freddy Allen and Robert Dean; and siblings, George Michael, Henry Michael, Amelia Julius, Elizabeth Steinmetz, Mary Richards and Esther Michael. Survivors include two children, Sharon (John) Pearson and Calvin (Debbie) Michael, both of Billings; three grandchildren, John M. (Pam) Pearson of Billings, Tricia Pearson of Alexandria, Va., and Suzanne Michael of Billings; two great-grandchildren, John Wm. and Jordan Pearson of Billings; two sisters, Katherine Smalley and Martha Milhausen; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Sunday, July 22, from 2 to 8 p.m., at the Smith West Chapel, 304 34th St. West, and prior to the service on Monday. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 23, at the Smith West Chapel, with interment at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be sent to Messiah Lutheran Church or a charity of one's choice.
The family wishes to thank the employees and residents of Aspen View Retirement Residence for befriending Dad during these last few months.

 

MICHEL, Leona O.

b. 5 Sep 1918 - Milberger, Kansas

d. 13 Dec 2007 - Larned, Kansas

From Great Bend (Kan) News - December 16, 2007

Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

LARNED — Leona O. Niedens, 89, died Dec. 13 at Larned Healthcare Center. Born Sept. 5, 1918, in Milberger, she was the daughter of George and Emilie Karst Michel. A resident of Larned since 1945, she was a retired probate judge and clerk of Probate Court in Pawnee County, and a longtime retail sales clerk. She married Roy L. NIEDENS at WaKeeney on Sept. 12, 1941. He died Sept. 26, 1975.

Mrs. Niedens was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Larned.

Survivors include a son, Mike and wife Sandy, of Great Bend; a daughter, Laurie Seeman and husband Patrick, of Larned; two sisters, Martha Poos, of Wichita and Norma Yancey, of Battlefield, Mo.; three grandchildren, Shellie Thill and husband David, Michael Seeman and wife Amy, and Molly Niedens; and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on Monday at Grace Lutheran Church in Larned with Pastor Richard Boyer presiding. Burial will be at the Larned Cemetery. Friends may visit from noon until 8 p.m. today at Morell Funeral Home in Larned. Memorials are suggested to Grace Lutheran Church and Larned Healthcare, in care of the funeral home.

Funeral arrangements provided by Morell Funeral Home P.O. Box 124 Larned, KS 67550-0124 620-285-2177 Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Dec. 16, 2007

 

MILLER, Anna

Dreispitz, Russia

b. 17 Feb.1890 - Dreispitz, Russia

d. 25 Jan 1984 - Great Bend,Kansas

From Obit on file with AHSGR

Submitted by Ethel Lock and Jane5t Flickinter

Anna Herbel, Ellinwood - 93, died Jan. 25, 1984 at Central Kansas Medical Center after a long illness. Born Anna Miller Feb. 17, 1890, at Drispitz, Russia, she had been an Ellinwood resident for over 70 years. She married David HERBEL in 1909. He died in 1957. Mrs. Herbel was a member of St. Johns Lutheran Church in Ellinwood.

Survivors include four sons, David of Pratt; Fred of Ellinwood; Manuel of Salina and Edward of Great Bend; one daughter, Marie Hood of Great Bend; five grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great- grandchildren.

Funeral will be at 2pm Friday at the church with Rev. William O. Goetzke officiating. Burial will be in Lakin-Comanche District Cemetery (Ellinwood). Friends may call until 9 tonight at Kimple Funeral Home in Ellinwood. Memorials are suggested to the church. (AHSGR obit card)

 

MILLER, Emma J.

b. 12 Jun 1913 - McPherson County, Kansas

d. 15 Oct 2007 - Moundridge, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

MOUNDRIDGE - Emma M. Stucky, 94, died Oct. 15, 2007, at Memorial Home, Moundridge.
She was born June 12, 1913, in McPherson County, the daughter of Edmond and Katie Stucky Miller. She was a 1931 graduate of Moundridge High School. She was a lifetime area resident. She was a homemaker.
She belonged to Eden Mennonite Church, rural Moundridge.
On April 27, 1932, she married Milton J. STUCKY in Moundridge. He died March 20, 1990.
Survivors include: two sons, James L., Hesston, and Ronald K., Moundridge; three daughters, Dardanella Wedel, Minneapolis, Kan., June Graber, Moundridge, and Roberta Ollenburger, Moundridge; 15 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and a step great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by two sisters; two half-sisters; and two half-brothers.
Committal service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Eden Mennonite Church Cemetery, followed by the memorial service at 11 a.m. in the Eden Mennonite Church, rural Moundridge, with Pastors David Stevens and Gail Graber presiding. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Moundridge Funeral Home, with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. Burial will be in Eden Mennonite Church Cemetery, rural Moundridge.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Eden Mennonite Church or the Mennonite Central Committee, in care of the funeral home.


MILLER, Helen Juanita

b. 2 Dec 1933 - Burdett, Kansas

d. 7 Oct 2007 - Wichita, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, October 10, 2007

Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

WICHITA - Helen Juanita Nuckolls, 73, died Oct. 7, 2007, at her home, Wichita.
She was born Dec. 2, 1933, in Burdett, the daughter of Earl and Nellie (Ruff) Miller. A resident of Wichita, she was a retired beautician.
Survivors include: a son; two daughters, including Shelley Bauer, Burdett; a brother; a sister; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
There are no services planned. Cremation has taken place. Cornerstone of Wichita is in charge of arrangements.


MILLER, Katharine

b. 26 Sep 1914 - Melrose Park, Illinois

d. 2 Oct 2007 - Powell, Wyoming

From Billings Gazette, Billings, MT - 7 Oct 2007

Submitted by Henry L. Schmick

POWELL, Wyo. - Funeral services were conducted Saturday, Oct. 6, at Hope Lutheran Church for Katharine Spomer, who died Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007, at Powell Valley Care Center.
She was born Sept. 26, 1914, in Melrose Park, Ill., daughter of Gottfried and Sophie Fink Miller. She married Ben SPOMER on Oct. 31, 1936, and they lived in Wyoming at Kane, Sunlight, Deaver and Powell.
Katharine's interest in education influenced her to complete a high school degree through the GED program in 1970 at the age of 56. She additionally did some college work.
A homemaker, she was a member of the Hope Lutheran Church, the North End Club, Powell Hospital Auxiliary, VFW Auxiliary and Piece Corps Quilters.
She enjoyed quilting, painting, crafts and embroidery.
Survivors include sons, John (Diane) Spomer, Carl (Judi) Spomer and Dale (Joy) Spomer, all of Powell; daughters, Donna (Clem) Menning of Powell and Brenda (Bob) Ruckman of Las Vegas; sisters, Sophie Panasuk, Minnie Gams and Emily Schierkolk; brother-in-law John Fink, sister-in-law, Louise Miller; 18 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ben; daughter, Carma Simon; and son, Daniel Spomer; two brothers and two sisters.
The Reverend Dr. William Spencer officiated at services and burial in Crown Hill Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home.
For those who wish, memorials to the Powell Hospital Foundation or Hope Lutheran Church would be appreciated by the family.

 

MILLER, Marie Maria (Meier)

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MILLER, Mary

Langenfeld, Russia

b. 4 May 1910 - Langenfeld, Russia

d. 18 Nov 2007 - Ontario, Oregon

From Billings Gazette, Billings, MT - 21 Nov 2007

Submitted by Henry L.Schmick

ONTARIO, Ore. - Mary Miller Badt (Bott) Damm, 97, of Ontario, formerly of Billings, died on Nov. 18, 2007, at Wellsprings Assisted Living Facility. Mary was born on May 4, 1910, in Langenfeld, Russia, of German descent, to Conrad Miller and Katherine Schundt. After the death of Conrad, Mary's mother married Henry Badt. In 1912 with her mother and stepfather, Mary came to the United States. Mary lived many years in the northeastern part of Montana in the Sidney/Culbertson area. Mary married George G. DAMM, Jr. on Jan. 20, 1927. In 1942, the family moved to Billings. Mary then moved to Ontario in July 2000 to be near her daughter, Mabel Benscoter. Besides being a mother and housewife, Mary clerked at various businesses such as produce markets and bakeries. She was a lifetime member of the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod and was active in the Lutheran Women's Missionary League. Mary enjoyed cooking, canning, entertaining friends, garage sales and auctions.
Mary is survived by six grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, George G. Damm; daughter, Mabel L. Benscoter; and son, Herman Dahm; various sisters and one brother. Mary was a devoted mother and a friend to all of her neighbors and acquaintances. She had no enemies. She loved serving coffee and cookies to all of her friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Pilgrim Lutheran Church - Elevator Fund, 208 S.W. First Ave., Ontario, OR 97914 or to the Trinity Lutheran Church, 537 Grand Ave., Billings, MT 59101. Friends and family may meet at Smith's Downtown Chapel by 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23, to proceed at 1:30 p.m. to Sunset Memorial Gardens for a graveside service at 2 p.m.

 

MILLER, Pauline

b. 24 Mar 1918 - Serverance, Colorado

d. 11 Oct 2007 - Greeley, Colorado

From Adamson Funeral Home, Greeley, Colorado

Submitted by Henry L. Schmick

Pauline Lorenz - March 24, 1918 – October 11, 2007 - Age: 89 - Residence: Greeley, Colorado

Tribute: Pauline Lorenz was born in Severance to Jacob and Molly (Lind) Miller. She grew up on the family farms near Windsor and graduated from Windsor High School in 1935. On June 3, 1938 she married Edward LORENZ. Mrs. Lorenz was self employed for 15 years using her natural talents for design and copy artist of designer fashions. She worked for 20 years in management for the Denver Dry Goods and McDonalds Department Stores in the clothing department retiring in 1980. She was the organist at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Windsor when she was younger. She was a member of the Windsor-Severance Historical Society and the Red Cross Volunteers during World War II. She was a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Greeley Mrs. Lorenz was an accomplished seamstress and enjoyed sewing and traveling with her husband.

Mrs. Lorenz died Thursday, October 11, 2007 at North Colorado Medical Center.

Survivors: Her husband, Ed Lorenz of Greeley; daughter, Marjorie Brown of Ft. Collins; grand children, Sharon Johnson of Kersey, Sheldon Brown of San Diego, CA; 3 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Linda Chapman of Greeley.

Preceded in death by: Her parents; 3 sisters; 1 brother.

Service: 2:30 p.m. Monday, October 15, 2007 Our Saviors Lutheran Church.

Visitation: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Sunday, October 14, 2007 Adamson West Chapel

Interment: 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 16, 2007Lakeview Cemetery, Windsor

Notes: Memorial Contributions may be made to the Our Saviors Lutheran Church c/o Adamson Funeral and Cremation Services 2000 47th Avenue, Greeley, Co 80634

 

MILLER, Robert James

b. 28 Nov 1926 -

d. 12 Oct 2007 - Hays, Kansas

From Hays Daily News - October 13, 2007

Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

Robert James "Bob" Miller, Hays, 80, died Friday, Oct. 12, 2007, at St. John's of Hays Nursing Home.
He was born Nov. 28, 1926, in Catherine to Paul J. and Mary (Seitz) Miller.
He married Sylvia Theresa KUHN on March 31, 1948, in Emmeram. He was a employee of Lario Oil and Gas for 45 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in Japan.
He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, and the Hays Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Survivors include a son, Stephen Miller and wife, Laurie, Oakland, Mich.; three daughters, Sheila Lincoln and husband, Robert, Emporia, Sharon Drees and husband, Tom, Hays, and Sandra Paul and husband, Kent, Fort Collins, Colo.; two brothers, Edgar Miller, Victoria, and Eugene Miller, Bartley, Neb.; six sisters, Irene Bittel and Rita Bieker, both of Hays, Louise Hammerschmidt and Cyrilla Dinkel, both of Victoria, Leona Smith, Houston, and Mary Agnes Hayes, Topeka; nine grandchildren, Curt Bolinger, Greg Bolinger, Jaime Kreutzer, Chris Drees, Matthew Paul, Andrew Miller, James Miller, Kathryn Miller and Jacob Miller; and seven great-grandchildren, Cody Kreutzer, Brady Kreutzer, Taylor Drees, Rachael Bolinger, Sebastian Bolinger, Packer Bolinger, and Zachary Bolinger.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hays; burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, with military honors by Hays VFW. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Monday and from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, both at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 20th and Pine. A parish vigil will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday, followed by a Knights of Columbus rosary at 7 p.m., both at the funeral home. Memorials suggested to seminarians of the Capuchin Province in care of the funeral home.


MILLER, William A.

b. 5 May 1913 - Cunningham, Kansas

d. 23 Sep 2007 - Cunningham, Kansas

From Great Bend (Kan) Tribune - September 25, 2007

Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

KINGMAN — William A. Miller, 94, died Sept. 23, 2007, at Hilltop Manor in Cunningham. He was born May 5, 1913, at Cunning-ham, the son of Anton and Frances Hageman Miller. A longtime resident of the Kingman area, he was a retired farmer, custom cutter and co-owner/operator of Miller’s Rest Home. On Oct. 17, 1939, he married Elenora GOETZ at Willowdale. She died Nov. 2, 1987. On Aug. 18, 1990, he married Edna QUADE and she died Aug. 29, 1995. On May 20, 2000, he married Verla STUCKY; she died April 24, 2003.

Survivors include a son, Leroy, of Kingman; two daughters, Lorinda Ravenstein of Ellinwood and Joelene Fairchild of Kingman; three brothers, Ervin, Robert and Raymond Miller, all of Emporia; three sisters, Ema Bayer, Emporia, Ida Keeply, Parsons, and Deloris Erikson, Elk City, Okla.; six grandchildren, Audrey Bramel, Renee Westerman, Heather Albers, Debra Patterson, Stacy Hageman and Keith Ravenstein; and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by brothers Tony, Albert and Fred; sisters Rose Gerstenkorn, Roberta Kerr and Mary Miller; grandchildren Donald Ravenstein Jr., Deanna Peters and Sam Burnett; and two great-grandchildren.

A parish rosary will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Livingston Funeral Home in Kingman. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Kingman, with Father Jim Weldon celebrant. Friends may call from 1 to 5 p.m. today and Wednesday, and after 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Walnut Hill Cemetery, Kingman. Memorials may be made to Peters-Burnett Scholarship or the St. Patrick Grade School, both in care of Livingston Funeral Home.

Funeral arrangements provided by Livingston Funeral Home 1830 North Main
Kingman, KS 67066 - Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Sept. 25, 2007

 

MILTENBERGER, Lorraine Catherine

b. 17 Dec 1918 - Loretta, Kansas

d. 13 Nov 2007 - Victoria, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, November 15, 2007

Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

HAYS - Lorraine Catherine Hertel, 88, died Nov. 13, 2007, at St. John's Health Care Center, Victoria.
She was born Dec. 17, 1918, Loretta, the daughter of Joseph and Catherine Basgall Miltenberger. She was a graduate of Otis-Bison High School in 1937, worked as a cook at Jefferson East Grade School, Hays, was a custodian at the Hays Post Office for 22 years and a wedding cake decorator for a number of years.
She belonged to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Hays.
On Oct. 18, 1937 she married Philip Joseph HERTEL at Loretta. He died March 19, 1954.
Survivors include: four sons, Denis, Great Bend, Valerian, Goodland, Richard, Salina, and Don, Hays; three daughters, Pat Staab, Hays, Phyllis Mendes, Hugoton, and Dolores Myers, Hays; 15 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Lolita Hertel.
A vigil service will be at 7 p.m. today at Cline's Mortuary, Hays. Funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Hays. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. todday and 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday at the mortuary. Memorials may be sent to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church Building Fund and for Masses.

MITCHELL, Dorothy (Chrispen)

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MOECK, Dorothy

b. 6 Nov 1916 - Nortonville, Kansas

d. 15 Oct 2007 - Jefferson City, Missouri

From Wichita Eagle - Tuesday, October 16, 2007

Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

HILLSBORO - Steinle, Dorothy Hobratschk, longtime Hillsboro resident, passed away into the hands of her Lord Saturday, after a long illness in Jefferson City, Mo., where she lived for the past 6 years in a nursing home near her son and daughter-in-law, Rev. and Mrs. John Hobratschk. Dorothy and her husband Edwin STEINLE, who worked at Boeing in Wichita, lived in Hillsboro, for 27 years until Ed passed away in 2001. Dorothy worked as a medical assistant for Drs. Eitzen and Ens for 17 years. She was born Dorothy Moeck in Nortonville, Kan., on Nov. 6, 1916, and married Rev. B. A. HOBRATSCHK in 1938. Pastor Hobratschk served Zion Lutheran Church in Hillsboro from 1953-1963, and died in 1969. Surviving are children Donald and Lois Hobratschk of Sun City Center, Fla.; John and Linda Hobratschk of Jefferson City, Mo.; Stephen and Berneal Hobratschk Flach of Menlo Park, Calif.; stepdaughter Barbara Steinle Goodale and husband Kevin of Blue Springs, Mo.; stepson Gary Steinle and wife Bonnie of Wichita; grandchildren Mark, Marcia, Matthew, and Johanna Hobratschk; Shelly Jennings and husband David of Wichita, David Steinle of Wichita, Deon Steinle and wife Bobbie of Pleasanton, Westin Goodale of Blue Springs, Mo.; and great-grandchildren Alyson, Julia, Danielle, Hannah, Seth, Luke, Hallie, Seth Andrew, and Ellen Lynn. Funeral and interment will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at Zion Lutheran Church, Hillsboro. Visitation will be from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. at the church. Published in the Wichita Eagle on 10/16/2007.

 

MOECK, Dorothy

b. 6 Nov 1916 - Nortonville, Kansas

d. 15 Oct 2007 - Jefferson City, Missouri

From Hillsboro Star Journal - October 17, 2007

Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

Dorothy Hobratschk Steinle, longtime Hillsboro resident, passed away into the hands of her Lord Saturday, after a long illness in Jefferson City, Mo., where she lived for the past six years in a nursing home near her son and daughter-in-law, the Rev. and Mrs. John Hobratschk.

Dorothy and her husband, Edwin Steinle, who worked at Boeing in Wichita, lived in Hillsboro for 27 years until Ed passed away in 2001. Dorothy worked as a medical assistant for Drs. Eitzen and Ens for 17 years.

She was born Dorothy Moeck in Nortonville, on Nov. 6, 1916, and married the Rev. B.A. Hobratschk in 1938. Pastor Hobratschk served Zion Lutheran Church in Hillsboro from 1953-1963, and died in 1969.

Surviving are children Donald and Lois Hobratschk of Sun City Center, Fla., John and Linda Hobratschk of Jefferson City, Mo., Stephen and Berneal Hobratschk Flach of Menlo Park, Calif.; stepdaughter, Barbara Steinle Goddale and husband Kevin of Blue Springs, Mo.; stepson, Gary Steinle and wife Bonnie of Wichita; grandchildren, Mark, Marcia, Matthew, and Johanna Hobratschk, Shelly Jennings and husband David of Wichita, David Steinle of Wichita, Deon Steinle and wife Bobbie of Pleasanton, and Westin Goodale of Blue Springs, Mo.; and great-grandchildren, Alyson, Julia, Danielle, Hannah, Seth, Luke, Hallie, Seth Andrew, and Ellen Lynn.

Funeral and interment will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Zion Lutheran Church, Hillsboro. Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. at the church. — paid obituary

 

MOHR, John

Molinen, Russia

B. 9 Jun 1876 - Wolinen, Russia

d. Dec 9, 1952 - Fessenden, North Dakota

From Wells County ND Free Press - 18 December 1952

Submitted by eusteel

John Mohr was born at Wolinen, Russia, June 9, 1876, and died suddenly at his home in Fessenden, North Dakota, December 9, 1952 at the age of 76 years and 6 months. He was married September 26, 1899, to Ernestine FIEBICK; and they first settled in Wells County at Manfred, N. D., in June, 1906. In 1915 they moved to the Fessenden community, where they have resided ever since. Mr. Mohr was engaged in farming until he retired in 1942, when he built his home in Fessenden.
He is survived by Mrs. Mohr and six children; Lena, Mrs. Karl Ehni, Fessenden; Fred, Fessenden; Elsie, Mrs. Preston Ring, Washington, D. C.; Reinhold, Minneapolis; Herbert, Minneapolis; Alvin, Fessenden; and six grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, December 13, at the First Lutheran Church in Fessenden at 2:00 o’clock with Reverend A. B. Solberg conducting the services. Burial was made at Hillside Cemetery at Fessenden.
Active pallbearers were George Hagemeister, Bert Werzel, Albert Stock, Ben Rogelstad, Emil Fiebick, and Art Neilson. Honorary pallbearers were Lee Lyness, R. G. Pritchard, Eilert Nelson, Martin Melby, Frank Albus, Fred Jesson, O. C. O’Brien, and Art Giltner. Wells County Free Press, Fessenden ND l8 Dec 1952

MOOR, Frieda

b. 19 Nov 1917

d. 26 Nov 2007 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska

From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 28 Nov 2007

Submitted by Henry L. Schmick

Frieda Hort, 90, formerly of Lyman, recently a resident of Emerald Court in Scottsbluff passed away Monday, Nov. 26, 2007.
Funeral Services will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Nov. 30, at the Immanuel United Church of Christ in Lyman with Pastor Bob Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the Forest Lawn Cemetery, north of Morrill. Visitation will be Thursday, Nov. 29, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Jones Mortuary in Mitchell and one hour prior to the service in Lyman. Memorials can be made to Immanuel United Church of Christ or to Prairie Haven Hospice. Jones Mortuary in Mitchell is assisting the family with arrangements.
Frieda was born Nov. 19, 1917, to William Heinrich and Amalia (Frick) Moor. Her family lived in various areas of the valley, working in the fields and she attended schools in the valley area. On Feb. 22, 1938, Frieda married Ernest J. HORT at Lyman. They lived and farmed in the Lyman area for many years. On February 22, 1988 they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with their children and grandchildren.
Frieda was a devoted wife and mother, always a willing helpmate and concerned for the well-being of her family. She enjoyed farm living including working in the fields, raising a garden and flowers. In later years, she enjoyed making quilts for her children and grandchildren. She also enjoyed crocheting and embroidering. Frieda was a proud member of the Immanuel United Church of Christ in Lyman and helped with many church functions.
Survivors include her children, Shirley Jane Kerbel of Morrill, Roderick and Connie Hort and Ernest Eugene and Carol Hort of Torrington; grandchildren, Laura Lee and Valerie Kerbel of Greeley, Colo., Scott Kerbel of Morrill, Jeff and Tonya Price of Denver, Tracy and Burgundy Hort, Wayne and Becky Hort, all of Torrington, Brent and Pennie Hort of Axtell, Neb.; 11 great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Carl and Beckie Moor of Clarksville, Tenn., and numerous nieces and nephews.
Her parents; husband; sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Jacob Schmidt; brother, Willie and son-in-law, Harvey Kerbel preceded Frieda in death.

 

MORGHEIM, Gene

b. 11 Jan 1937 - Morrill, Colorado

d. 27 Nov 2007 - Westminster, Colorado

From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 30 Nov 2007

Submitted by Henry L. Schmick

WESTMINSTER, Colo. - Gene Morgheim, 70, died Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007, at his home in Westminster.
Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 1, at the First Congregational Church of Eastlake, 12630 2nd, Eastlake, Colo. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the First Congregational Church of Eastlake, UCC.
Gene was born Jan. 11, 1937, in Morrill to Fred and Hermina (Ehrlich) Morgheim. He graduated from Huntley High School in 1955. After graduation, Gene spent a few years farming near Torrington and then began a lengthy banking career in Denver. After retirement, at the age of 52, he enjoyed panning for gold, reading, golfing and traveling with his wife Lou and their many friends.
Survivors include his loving wife Lou; children, Jacque, Teresa and Debbie; four grandchildren; great-granddaughter; brothers, Kenneth, Harvey and Fred Morgheim; and sisters, Verna Wiegel, Dorothy Buchhammer, Sharon Nighswonger and Linda Nelson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, father-in-law, mother-in-law, three brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law.

 

MUNDSCHENK, Marsha

b. 18 Feb 1948 - Torrington, Wyoming

d. 12 Jul 2007 - Billings, Montana

From Billings Gazette, Billings, MT - 14 Jul 2007

Submitted by Henry L. Schmick

After a long and courageous battle with Hepatitis C, Marsha Ostermiller victoriously entered into life on July 12, 2007.
She was born on Feb. 18, 1948, in Torrington, Wyo., to Paul and Marie (Hughes) Mundschenk. She moved with her parents to Billings in 1959. She attended and graduated from Billings Senior High. She and her family were members of Trinity Lutheran Church, where she met and eventually married Gary (MUNDSCHENK), her husband of 41 years, on Feb. 12, 1966. She went to work for St. Vincent Healthcare in 1974 as a housekeeper and from there as a receptionist in the lab. She then worked as a ward clerk on maternity and ICU for 20 years. She also worked in Medical Records until failing health forced her to take a leave of absence in late 1997. She remained an employee of record at the hospital until May, 1998.
On Feb. 20, 1998, she received a liver transplant at University of Washington Medical Center. She often referred to this date as her second birthday. While the hepatitis did attack her new liver much sooner than expected, she still had an additional nine years in which to enjoy her family, her painting, photography and particularly her grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband Gary; their son, Ben (Teri Davis); her grandchildren, Madison, Kylie and Katarina Ostermiller, Danielle, Lauren and Ryan Davis, Spencer Coon and Breanna Knobel; also her parents, Paul and Marie Mundschenk; two brothers, Paul Jr. (Beverly) Mundschenk, David (Cindy) Mundschenk; one sister, Janis (John) Kiedrowski; a brother and sister-in-law, Ken and Dianne Ostermiller; sisters-in-law, Cynthia Ostermiller Sheri Lee, and brother-in-law, Richard Kelleher. Three nephews, four nieces, seven grand-nieces and nephews and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins also survive her.
When asked how she wished to be remembered, she replied, "I loved my job and all the friends I made at work. I also enjoyed photography, watercolor and stitchery. I loved the outdoors, camping, trips to Yellowstone and watching wildlife, and sharing my life with Gary. My grandchildren gave me great joy. Family was always one of the most important things in, my life."
"However, there is one thing above all else about me that I want to be remembered for. I was born a sinner, as are all people, and was therefore condemned by my sin. By the grace of God and because my parents were Christian (also by the grace of God), I became a baptized child of God in my infancy. I believe that I was saved by grace through faith in my Lord Jesus Christ and not by any 'good thing' that I had done. I look forward to the resurrection of my body and life everlasting with my Savior in heaven."
Marcy, we love you, we mourn our loss of you, and we rejoice in your new life with Jesus Christ, our risen Lord and Redeemer.
And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Behold the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and, God himself will be with them as their God. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning nor crying nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away."
Memorial services will be held at Our Savior Lutheran Church at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 19. Memorials may be made to Our Savior Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1603 St. Andrews Dr. Billings, MT 59105; United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) unos.org, and Big Sky Hospice, 123 S. 27th St., Billings, MT.

 

MOLL, Lillian (Stahl)

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MOORE, Warren Elton

b. 28 Mar 1920 - Bison, Kansas

d. 12 Nov 2007 - Topeka, Kansas

From Hays Daily News - Tuesday, November 13, 2007

Submitted by Harlin Ochs

Warren Elton Moore, 87, Topeka, formerly of La Crosse, died Monday, Nov. 12, 2007, at Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital, Topeka.
He was born March 28, 1920, in Bison to Joseph and Bertha (Ochs) Moore. He was a 1937 graduate of La Crosse Rural High School.
He married Margaret L. WALTERS on June 17, 1941, in Hays. He was a retired postal employee. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving during World War II in the Pacific Theater.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; a son, Richard Moore, Mesa, Ariz.; four daughters, Vickie Barr, Hoyt, Mary Beth Higgins, Hoisington, Terri Gray, Colorado Springs, Colo., and Shari Johnson, Topeka; a foster daughter, Lisa Jacobs, Scott City; three sisters, Ramona Brozek, La Crosse, Darletha Horyna, Wichita, and Karen Folkerts, Rogers, Ark.; 13 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Michael Catholic Church, La Crosse; burial in La Crosse City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, with family present from 6 to 7 p.m. at Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse. A vigil/rosary will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to St. Michael Catholic Church, La Crosse, or the donor's choice in care of the funeral home.

MOOS, Barbara A. (Sowles)

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MOOS, Loyola C. (Huelsmann)

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MORGHEIM, Dorothy M.

b. 13 Jun 1925 - Denver, Colorado

d. 20 Nov 2007 -

From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 21 Nov 2007

Submitted by Henry L. Schmick

TERRYTOWN - Dorothy M. Rhoades, 82, died Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007, at her home.
Memorial Services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Nov. 23, at the Jolliffe Funeral Home Chapel.
There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place at the Jolliffe Funeral Home Crematory. Inurnment will follow the service at Sunset Memorial Park. Memorials may be made in care of the family. Condolences may be made by visiting www.jolliffefuneralhome.com and will be forwarded to the family. Jolliffe Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Dorothy was born June 13, 1925, in Denver to Fred and Elizabeth (Flohr) Morgheim. She attended schools in Scottsbluff and Bayard. Dorothy and George RHOADES were united in marriage December 7, 1945 in Scottsbluff. She was a lifelong resident of the area. There was a brief time that she lived away from the area, but missed the valley and returned.
Dorothy worked all her life as a house painter and wallpaper hanger, she loved to work and stay busy. Dorothy enjoyed telling funny stories and jokes; she loved to fish as well as dance to country western music. She was loved by all her friends who there are too many to list.
Survivors include her son, Floyd Rhoades of Wheatland, Wyo.; brother, Reuben Morgheim of Gering; daughter-in-law, Sandra Rhoades of Denver; grandchildren, Dave Rhoades, Anna Bailey, Jason and Justin Rhoades and four great-grandchildren.
Her parents, husband George on Feb. 18, 1988; son, Rick as well as four brothers and four sisters preceded Dorothy in death.

 

MUELLER, Waldo R.

b. 19 Dec 1920 - Halstead, Kansas

d. 22 Apr 2007 - Halstead, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, April 23, 2007

Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

HALSTEAD - Waldo R. Mueller, 86, died April 22, 2007, at Halstead Place Assisted Living Center, Halstead.

He was born Dec. 19, 1920, in Halstead, the son of Rudolf and Selma Moyer Mueller. A resident of Halstead, he was a farmer and dairyman.

He belonged to First Mennonite Church, Halstead, Hutchinson Salt Minors Barbershop Chorus, Kansas Mennonite Men's Chorus, National Holstein Association and Kansas Holstein Association.

On Dec. 28, 1956, he married Jean M. DeHAAN in Coralville, Iowa. She survives.

Other survivors include: three sons, Charles "Chuck" and Alan, both of Halstead, and Dwight, North Newton; a daughter, Shirley Rodenberg, Halstead; and nine grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Edna Mueller; and infant twin brothers, Edwin and Erwin Mueller.

Committal service will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday in Halstead Cemetery. Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at First Mennonite Church, Halstead, with the Rev. Cleo Koop presiding. Visitation is from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday, with family present from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Kaufman Funeral Home, Halstead. Memorials may be sent to the church, in care of the funeral home.

 

MUELLER, Willa Jean

b. abt 1920

d. 30 Jun 2007 - Winfield, Kansas

From Wichita Eagle - Sunday, July 1, 2007

Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

WINFIELD - Mueller, Willa Jean, 87, died June 30, 2007. Visitation 5-9 p.m. Monday, with family present from 6:30-8 p.m. Service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Miles Funeral Service, Winfield. Survivors: son, Bill & wife Belinda; daughter, Deanne Stevens; grandchildren, Nicholas & Megan; great-grandchildren, Alexis & Connor. Miles Funeral Service. Published in the Wichita Eagle on 7/1/2007.

 

MUSICK, Katherine Seibel (Schwabauer)

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MYERS. Harry Wentworth

b. 2 Jan 1907 - Windom, Kansas

d. 16 Aug 1979 - Little River, Kansas

From The Lyons Daily News, Lyons, KS- Tuesday, August 21, 1979

Submitted by Carolyn Lundstrom

The Rev. Marjorie Swingle will conduct a funeral for Harry Wentworth Myers at 10 a.m. Thursday in the United Methodist Church in Little river. Burial will be in Bean Memorial Cemetery.

Myers, a retired farmer and bus driver for the Little River-Windom School District, died yesterday (August 16, 1979) at his home. Born January 2, 1907 in Windom to Warren and Helen Myers, he married Esher JOHNSON on December 26, 1933 in Washington, KS. He was a member of the United Methodist Church and United Methodist Men of Little River.

Survivors are his wife; a son, H. Wayne "Doc: Myers of Duncanville, Texas; a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Carolyn) Lundstrom of Little River; three brothers, Milton of Windom, Daryl of Lake Almanor, Calif., and Warren, Jr. of Flagstaff, Ariz.; and five grandchildren.

Friends may call at Williamson Funeral Home in Little River from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. A memorial has been started for the church.

 

MYERS, Ruby M.

b. 10 Mar 925 - Newton, Kansas

d. 26 Aug 2007 - Newton, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, August 28, 2007

Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

NEWTON - Ruby M. Stucky, 82, died Aug. 26, 2007, at her home, Newton.
She was born March 10, 1925, in Newton, the daughter of Eugene and Anna Buller Myers. She graduated in 1947 from Kansas City Secretarial School. When she returned to the Moundridge area, she worked as a secretary for the Moundridge Co-op. She was also a homemaker and a farmer for 37 years near Hillsboro. She belonged to Newton Bible Church.
On March 11, 1949, she married Walter STUCKY in rural Moundridge. He died in 1992.
Survivors include: four sons, Maurice D., Venezuela, Byron C., Detroit, Arlan K., Cement City, Mich., and John M., Paraguay; three daughters, Kathy A. Stucky, Brazil, Bonnie Stucky Sundquist and Linda M. Stucky, both of Newton; a sister, Mildred Klassen, Winfield; 13 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a brother, William Eugene Myers; a sister, Clara Louise Hiebert; and a grandson.
Funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Newton Bible Church, with the Rev. Bob Clark presiding. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, with the family greeting friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Broadway Colonial Funeral Home Chapel, Newton. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to Newton Bible Church Overflow Project, New Tribes Mission Homes or Hospice Care of Kansas, all in care of the funeral home, 120 East Broadway, Newton, KS 67114.