MICHAEL, Fred

b. 14 Oct 1914 - Billings, Montana

d. 19 Jul 2007 - Billings, Montana

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

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.

b. 26 Sep 1914 - Melrose Park, Illinois

d. 2 Oct 2007 - Powell, Wyoming

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

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

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 47^th 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

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

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

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

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 -

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.