PAHL, Emilia (Peltz)

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PANKRATZ, Aldine L.

b. 22 Oct 1925 - Hillsboro, Kansas

d. 2 Aug 2007 - Newton, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, August 4, 2007

Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

NEWTON - Aldine L. Funk, 81, died Aug. 2, 2007, at her home.
She was born Oct. 22, 1925, in Hillsboro, the daughter of Albert and Anna Scheikowsky Pankratz. She retired from USD 373, where she was a baker for 17 years.
On Sept. 1, 1947, she married Arlie FUNK in Hillsboro. He survives.

Other survivors include: three sons, Dwight, Dale and Terry, all of Newton; a daughter, Sharon Hudson, Newton; two brothers, Harold Pankratz, Hillsboro, and Paul Pankratz, Bella Vista, Ark.; two sisters, Marjorie Just, Hillsboro, and Marilyn Neally, Titusville, Fla.; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the First Church of God, Newton, with Pastor Brian Curran presiding. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Broadway Colonial Funeral Home, Newton. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to Hospice Care of Kansas, in care of the funeral home.

PANKRATZ, Alice F.

b. 20 Nov 1927 - Hillsboro, Kansas

d. 12 Sep 2007 - Parsons, Kansas

From Hillsboro Star Journal - September 19, 2007

Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

Alice F. Harms, 79, died Sept. 12, 2007, at her home at Parsons.

Born Nov. 20, 1927, at Hillsboro, she was the daughter of Peter and Mary (Funk) Pankratz. She attended schools in the Brudertal Church community near Hillsboro, and graduated from Hillsboro High School.

On Aug. 3, 1952, she married Sylvester Harms near Hillsboro. He died in 2005.

She also was preceded in death by a brother, Wesley Pankratz.

Survivors include two sons, Stephen Harms of Tucson, Ariz., and John Harms of Leawood; a daughter, Sheila Lyle of Parsons; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were Tuesday afternoon at First Mennonite Church, Hillsboro. Burial was in Grace Hill Cemetery, east of Newton.

A memorial fund has been established with Mennonite Disaster Service.

PANKRATZ, Bradley S.

b. 1 Dec 1959 - Harper, Kansas

d. 3 Nov 2007 - Abilene, Kansas

From Salina Journal - Wednesday, November 7, 2007

Submitted by Rachel E. Smith
ABILENE -- Bradley S. Pankratz, 47, Abilene, died Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007.
Mr. Pankratz was born Dec. 1, 1959, in Harper. He was employed by Midco Plastics in Enterprise.
Survivors include his wife, Leona, of Brownburg, Ind.; two sons, Matthew S. of North Wales, Pa., and Jay H. of Hillsboro, Ore.; a daughter, Amanda N. Ruff of Sandpoint, Idaho; his father and stepmother, John and Beth, of Overbrook; a brother, Michael T. of Ottawa; and three grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Abilene Bible Baptist Church. A graveside service will be at 3 p.m. at Fouts Cemetery, Ottawa. Memorials may be made to Midwest Organ Bank, in care of Danner Funeral Home, 501 N. Buckeye, P.O. Box 785, Abilene 67410. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

PANKRATZ, Helen (Friesen)

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PANZER, Debra S.

b. 10 pr 1956 - Hays, Kansas

d. 21 May 2007 - Downs, Kansas

From Hays Daily News - My 22, 2007

Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

Debra S. Leiker, 51, Great Bend, died Monday, May 21, 2007, at Golden Living Center, Downs.

She was born April 10, 1956, in Hays to Theodore and Irene A. (Werner) Panzer.

She was a registered nurse at Great Bend Rehabilitation Center.

Survivors include two sons, Jason Leiker, Lawrence and Justin Leiker, Wichita; a daughter, Amy Goscha, Victoria; her mother, Oden; three brothers, Terry Panzer, Lawrence, Bob Panzer, Ellsworth, and Thomas Panzer, Chandler, Ariz.; a sister, Faye Ellenz, Cawker City; and two grandchildren.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Tipton; burial in St. Patrick Cemetery, Lincoln.

Visitation will be at 6 p.m. Thursday at Clark-Gashaw Chapel, Osborne.

A rosary and vigil service will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at the chapel. Memorials are suggested to Solomon Valley Hospice, Beloit, or Golden Living Center, Downs, in care of the chapel

PAPPAS, Amalia (Kehling)

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PELTZ, Emilia

b. Jan 1889 - Russia

d. Feb. 1947 - McIntosh, South Dakota

From Mandan Daily Pioneer 19 Feb 47

Submitted by eusteel@cox.net
Funeral services were held recently for Mrs. Gottlieb Pahl [Emilia Peltz] former resident of the New Leipzig area, who died at her home in McIntosh, S. Dak., after an illness of several months.
Mrs. Pahl was born in Russia in January 1889, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August Peltz. She came to America in her youth and was married in 1907 to Gottlieb PAHL. The family lived near New Leipzig until 1926 when they moved to a farm near McIntosh.
Surviving Mrs. Pahl are her husband and daughter, Gertrude and one sister, Mrs. Christ Sandau of Missoula, Mont.
Rev. Breist officiated at the funeral services held in the Lutheran church north of New Leipzig. Interment was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were six nephews, Dan Baesler and sons, Clarence and Elmer, Rudolph Baesler, William Baesler and Gottlieb Baesler, Jr., all of New Leipzig. Mandan Daily Pioneer 19 Feb 47

PFANNENSTIEL, Bertha

b. 27 Dec 1913 - Topeka, Kansas

d. 2 Jul 2007 - Hays, Kansas

From Salina Journal - Wednesday, July 4, 2007

Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

HAYS -- Bertha Binder, 93, rural Hays, died Monday, July 2, 2007

Mrs. Binder was born Bertha Pfannenstiel on Dec. 27, 1913, in Topeka. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alois, in 1997; and a daughter, Mary Agnes.
Survivors include a son, Robert J. of Hays; a daughter, Elma Jane Wuertz of Hays; a brother, Edwin of Hays; a sister, Sister Lorraine Pfannenstiel of Chicago; nine grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Hays. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays.
A parish vigil will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 20th and Pine, Hays 67601.
Memorials may be made to Masses or Hospice of Hays Medical Center.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and 9 to 9:45 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

PFANNENESTIEL, Bertha

b. 27 Dec 1913 - Topeka, Kansas

d. 2 Jul 2007 - Hays, Kansas

Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

Bertha Binder, 93, rural Hays, died Monday, July 2, 2007, at her home.

She was born Dec. 27, 1913, in Topeka to Nick A. and Anna (Wasinger) Pfannenestiel.

She married Alois BINDER on April 19, 1932, in Munjor. He preceded her in death Dec. 16, 1997. She was a homemaker.

She was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.

Survivors include her son, Robert J. Binder and wife, Mary, Hays; a daughter, Elma Jane Wuertz and husband, Errol, Hays; a brother, Edwin Pfannenstiel, Hays; a sister, Sister Lorraine Pfannenstiel, Chicago; nine grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by a infant daughter, Mary Agnes Binder; five brothers, Alfred Pfannenstiel, Aloys Pfannenstiel, Celestine Pfannenstiel, Alphonse Pfannenstiel and Albinus Pfannenstiel; and three sisters, Mary Rohr, Susan Rohr and Lena Pfannenstiel.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Hays; burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Thursday, both at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Hays. A parish vigil will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Masses or Hospice of Hays Medical Center in care of the funeral home.

PFANNENSTIEL, Doris Corrine (Wiese)

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PFANNENSTIEL, Francis N.

b. 11 Feb 1923 - Munjor, Kansas

d. 27 May 2007 - Victoria, Kansas

From Hays Daily News - June 5, 2007

Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

Francis N. Pfannenstiel, 84, Munjor, died Sunday, May 27, 2007, at St. John’s Health Care Center, Victoria.

He was born Feb. 11, 1923, in Munjor to Ludwig and Johanna (Dreher) Pfannenstiel.

He married Rita M. (ARNHOLD). He was a farmer and worked for the city of Hays for more than 30 years. He was a merchant marine during World War II. He was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church, Munjor.

Survivors include two daughters, Kerry Harwood and husband, Leland “Jack”, Hays, and Dora Leiker and husband, Mark H, Munjor; a brother, Ed Phannenstiel, Benton; two sisters, Mildred Walters, Hays; Sister Audrey Pfannenstiel C.S.A., Fond Du Lac, Wis.; four grandchildren, Marcie Logsdon, Amy Leiker, Carl Leiker, and Katara Harwood; and a great-grandson, Noah Leiker.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Julius Pfannenstiel, Alex Phannenstiel and Theodore Pfannenstiel; two sisters, Regina Ray and Eleanor M. Binder, and a granddaughter, Angela Leiker.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Francis Catholic Church, Munjor; burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays. Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. A family rosary will be at 9:45 a.m. Saturday at the church. Memorials are suggested to St. Francis Catholic Church or Masses in care of Cline’s Mortuary of Hays, 1919 E. 22nd, Hays

PFANNENSTIEL, Joseph R.

b. abt 1949

d. 28 May 2007 - Maize, Kansas

From Wichita Eagle - Wednesday, May 30, 2007

Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

Pfannenstiel, Joseph R., 58, Maize High School Art Teacher, passed away Monday, May 28, 2007. Viewing 8:00 am until 8:00 pm, Thursday, Broadway Mortuary. Memorial service 10:30 am, Friday, Eberly Farm, 13111 W. 21st N. Preceded in death by parents, Linus and Vera Pfannenstiel, survivors include: son, Joel Pfannenstiel; daughter, Anissa Pfannenstiel; Signe Knee, Jeannine Pfannenstiel; sisters, Mary Zuelkoski, Kathy Brungardt, Serena Pfannenstiel and Inez Fauscher; brothers, Arnold, Vincent, Bernie, Frank, Linus, Mike and Jerry Pfannenstiel; cousin, Cindy Perry and several other cousins, nieces and nephews. Memorials to Maize School District, Partners in Progress, 201 S. Park, Maize, KS 67101. Services by Broadway Mortuary. Published in the Wichita Eagle from 5/30/2007 - 5/31/2007.

PFANNENSTIEL, Philomene

b. 5 Dec 1915 - Antonino, Kansas

d. 21 Apr 2007 - Hays, Kansas

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

Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

HAYS - Philomene Berens, 91, died April 21, 2007, at Hays Medical Center.

She was born Dec. 5, 1915, in Antonino, the daughter of John M. and Mary Theresa Herl Pfannenstiel. She was a farmwife and a housekeeper for Fort Hays State University.

She belonged to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.

On Oct. 18, 1937, she married Otto BERENS. He died Jan. 2, 1975.

Survivors include: three daughters, Arlene M. Erbert, and Marian Ptaschek, both of Ellis, and Catharine Kutina, McPherson; two brothers, Henry Pfannenstiel, Hays, and DJ Pfannenstiel, Munjor; two sisters, Rosie Dome, Kansas City, and Theresa Schippers, Victoria; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by four brothers, Ted, Bob, Jake and Eddie Pfannenstiel; five sisters, Lucy Schmidtberger, Ida Dinkel, Armella Ross, Louise Steckline and Virginia Dreiling; and an infant sister, Theresa Pfannenstiel.

Vigil service will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Hays Memorial Chapel, Hays. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. and from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church or the masses, both in care of the funeral home.

PFANNENSTIEL, Stephen

b. 21 Feb 1950 - Hays, Kansas

d. 18 Jul 2007 - Hays, Kansas

From Hays Daily News - July 19, 2007

Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

Stephen "Steve" Pfannenstiel, 57, Munjor, died Wednesday, July 18, 2007, at Hays Medical Center.

He married Jeanette WAGNER on May 1, 1971, in Victoria. He was co-owner of J-Corp.

He was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus, both of Munjor.

Survivors include his wife, of the home; three sons, Aaron Pfannenstiel, Eric Pfannenstiel and Tyler Pfannenstiel, all of Hays; three daughters, Amy Pfannenstiel, Tina Waddell and husband, Joshua, and Sara Pfannenstiel, all of Hays; three brothers, Father John Pfannestiel, Pittsburgh, Pa., and Greg L. Pfannenstiel and Joe Pfannenstiel and wife, Mindy, all of Hays; two sisters, Joanne Wasinger and husband, Rob, and Kayleen Steinert and husband, Brian, all of Hays; three brother-in-laws, Ron Wagner and Gary Wagner, both of Victoria, and Art Wagner, Owasso, Okla.; and nine grandchildren, Clayton, Ashtynn, Alexis, Garrett, Hannah and Lucas Pfannenstiel, and Ethan, Madelyn and Wyatt Waddell.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Marilyn Joerg.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Francis Catholic Church, Munjor; burial in the church cemetery Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today, from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday and from 9 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 20th and Pine.

A parish vigil service will be at 6:30 p.m. Friday, followed by a Knights of Columbus rosary at 7 p.m., both at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to St. Francis Catholic Church or Cancer Council of Ellis County in care of the funeral home

PFANENSTIEL, Walter

b. 26 Feb 1914 - Salina, Kansas

d. 28 May 20097 - Salina, Kansas

From Salina Journal - Tuesday, My 29, 2007

Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

Walter Pfanenstiel, 93, Salina, died Monday, May 28, 2007.
Mr. Pfanenstiel was born Feb. 26, 1914, in Salina. He retired as a conductor/brakeman for Union Pacific Railroad after 35 years.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 71 years, Fern, in 2006; a son, Walter J.; his parents, Paul and Anna; two brothers, Robert and Gene; and two sisters, Helen and Mary Alice.
He is survived by a son, James Pfanenstiel and wife JoAnn of Victoria; two daughters, Emma L. Bixby and husband Daryl of Salina and Anna Marie Martin and husband Richard of Liberty, Mo.; a sister-in-law, Mary Pfanenstiel of Addison, Texas; 14 grandchildren, Mike Pfanenstiel, Mari Coppock, Kaydene Ward, Karen White, Craig Pfanenstiel, Curt Pfanenstiel, Cheri Ehlers, Mackenzie Mallon, Tyler Martin, Amy Hays, Stacy Brown, Sean Kindlesparger, Justin Kindlesparger and Amber Renfro; 35 great-grandchildren, Bryce Pfanenstiel, Jason Pfanenstiel, Kelly Coppock, Katie Coppock, Janie Coppock, Kristen Ward, Michelle Ward, Chad White, Derrick White , Natasha White, Jennifer Pfanenstiel, Andrea Pfanenstiel, Miranda Pfanenstiel, Brandon Pfanenstiel, Miles Quintanar, Mason Quintanar, Gus Pfanenstiel, Brooke Pfanenstiel, Cooper Pfanenstiel, Peter Mallon, Luke Mallon, Ava Martin, Ashley Kindlesparger, Corey Kindlesparger, Jordan Wireman, Jadanne Wireman, Morgan Kindlesparger, Hunter Kindlesparger, Dakota Kindlesparger, Addison Renfro, Mallory Renfro, Clarie Renfro, Cade Hays, Keegan Hays and Konon Hays; and a great-great-grandchild, Evan White.

A funeral Mass will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Salina. Interment will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Salina. Memorial contributions can be made to the church, Sacred Heart High School or Holiday Resort Adult Care Center, Salina. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401. A rosary/vigil will be at 6 p.m. at the mortuary. For more information or condolences, visit www.ryanmortuary.com.

PFEIFER, Alois M.

b. 8 Sep 1917 - Toulon, Kansas

d. 6 Sep 2007 - Hays, Kansas

From Wichita Eagle - Saturday, September 8, 2007

Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

HAYS - Pfeifer, Alois M., 89, died Sept. 6, 2007. Service 10 a.m. Monday, St. Fidelis Catholic Church. Survivors: sons, Al; daughter, Betty Ann Befort; 3 granddaughters; 2 stepgrandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; 9 stepgreat-grandchildren. Cline's Mortuary. NOTE: Born September 8, 1917.

Published in the Wichita Eagle on 9/8/2007.

Salina Journal - Sunday, September 9, 2007

HAYS -- Alois M. Pfeifer, 89, Hays, died Thursday, Sept. 6, 2007.
Mr. Pfeifer was born Sept. 8, 1917, in rural Toulon. He was a farmer.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Mae, in 2005.
Survivors include a son, Al F. of Hays; a daughter, Betty Ann Befort of Hays; three grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and nine step-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Fidelis Catholic Church, Victoria. Burial will be in the church cemetery. A vigil will be at 7 p.m. Sunday at Cline's Mortuary of Hays, 1919 E. 22nd, Hays 67601. Memorials may be made to the church or Masses. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday and 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Monday at the mortuary.

PFEIFER, Andrew J.

b. 23 Dec 1935 - Ellis, Kansas

d. 4 Jun 2007 - Topeka, Kansas

From Hays Daily News - June 6, 2007

Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

Andrew J. “Andy” Pfeifer Jr., 71, Topeka, died Monday, June 4, 2007, at a local hospital.

He was born Dec. 23, 1935, in Ellis, to Andrew M. and Amelia “Molly” (Reidel) Pfeifer Sr. He was a graduate of Washburn University and received a bachelor’s degree in business administration, and attended Washburn Law School.

He married Wilma L. SHORT on Feb. 24, 1968 at Holy Name Catholic Church. He was a management analyst for the Kansas Department of Human Resources before retiring in 1984. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

Survivors include his wife, of the home; and a sister, Mary Catherine Worley, Abilene.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Holy Name Catholic Church; burial in Mount Calvary Cemetery, with military honors by Philip Billard Post No. 1650.

Visitation will be until 7 p.m. today at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, Topeka. A parish prayer service will at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Midland Hospice Care Inc., 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS, 66603, in care of the funeral home.

PFEIFER, Daniel J.

b. 28 Sep 1923 - Vincent, Kansas

d. 6 Jul 2007 - Hays, Kansas

From Hays Daily News - July 7, 2007

Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

Daniel J. Pfeifer, 83, Hays, died Friday, July 6, 2007, at Cedarview Assisted Living.

He was born Sept. 28, 1923, in Vincent to Jacob A. and Regina (Brungardt) Pfeifer.

He married Teresa M. CASEY on Sept. 28, 1949. She preceded him in death Feb. 10, 1980. He was a stockman and farmer and avid draft horseman. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Force. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion and Sunflower Polka Club, all of Hays.

Survivors include a special friend, Berneta Bell, Hill City; a daughter, Mary Proctor, Hays; three brothers, Rudy Pfeifer, Linwood, Ralph Pfeifer, Olathe, and Jacob Pfeifer, Liberal; five sisters, Alice Schmidt, Russell, Armella Passini, Highland Park, Ill., Charlotte Ludwick, Fredericksburg, Va., Catherine Olson, Westminster, Colo., and Rozanne French, Jacksonville, Fla.; four grandchildren, Richard Proctor, Mooresville, N.C., Deana Achison, Russell, and Shannon Proctor and Melissa Proctor, both of Hays; and eight great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, Kiliana Schmidt, Lorraine Williamson and Louise Scandura, and two infant brothers, Rudolph and William.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Hays; burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays, with military honors by Hays VFW and American Legion members.

Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 to 9:30 a.m.. Monday, both at Brock’s North Hill Chapel, 2509 Vine. A vigil service will be at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Hospice, Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church or Masses in care of the funeral home

PFEIFER, Mary Catherine

b. 9 Mar 1928 - Ellis, Kansas

d. 12 Nov 2007 - Abilene, Kansas

From Salina Journal - Tuesday, November 23, 2007

Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

ABILENE -- Mary Catherine Worley, 79, Abilene, died Monday, Nov. 12, 2007.
Mrs. Worley was born Mary Catherine Pfeifer on March 9, 1928, in Ellis. She was co-owner of Midland Business Products, Osborne.
Survivors include her husband, Richard (WORLEY) , of the home; two sons, Dale of Abilene and Dan of Osborne; a daughter, Kathy Hageman of Abilene; and six grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 N.W. Third, Abilene 67410. Burial will be in Abilene Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Home Health and Hospice of Dickinson County, in care of the funeral home. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. To send online condolences, visit www.mbcfh.com.

PFEIFER, Velma Jean

b. 3 Jan 1935 - Hays, Kansas

d. 26 Jul 2007 - Lyons, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, July 28, 2007

Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

LYONS - Velma Jean Dreiling, 72, died July 26, 2007, at her home in Lyons. She was born Jan. 3, 1935, in Hays, the daughter of Frank and Mary Seib Pfeifer. She graduated from Hays High School in 1953. A resident of Lyons since 1964, she was a retired bookkeeper and a counter person for Big A-Auto Parts, Lyons. She belonged St. Paul's Catholic Church, Altar Society, served on the Board of the Thrift Shop, and volunteered at Friendship Meals, all in Lyons. On July 16, 1956, she married LeRoy DREILING in Hays. He survives. Other survivors include: two daughters, Deborah Green, Overland Park, and Jolene Dreiling, Lawrence; four brothers, George Pfeifer, Omaha, Neb., Bob Pfeifer, Firth, Idaho, Alfred Pfeifer, Hays, and Marvin Pfeifer, Salina; a sister, Bernice Rhea, Sharon Springs; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Eugene Pfeifer and Francis Pfeifer Jr. Rosary will be at 9 a.m. Monday at St. Paul Catholic Church, Lyons. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church, with Father Daniel Lorimer presiding. The casket will be closed. Private burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Ellis. Memorials may be sent to Friendship Meals, or to the Thrift Shop, both in care of Birzer-Sillin Funeral Home, Lyons

PFLUGHOEFT, Lane Matthew

b 2 Sep 2007 - Salina, Kansas

d. 2 Sep 2007 - Salina, Kansas

From Great Bend (Kan) Tribune - September 5, 2007

Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

CLAFLIN — Lane Matthew Pflughoeft, infant son of Tim Pflughoeft and Brenda Gisick, died Sept. 2 at Salina Regional Health Center. He was born Sept. 2. (2007)

Survivors include his parents of Claflin; a sister, Erika Gisick of Claflin; and grandparents, Michelle Steinert of Holyrood, Jere and Bonnie Buehler and Don and Jane Steinert, all of Claflin, and Vernon Pflughoeft and Rita Clements of Chase.

Graveside service will be at 5 p.m. on Friday at Claflin Cemetery. The family will gather at the Immaculate Conception Parish Center following the service.

Funeral arrangements provided by Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home

PHILIPPI, Marvin Lee

b. 4 Oct 1928 - Dallas, South Dakota

d. 24 Nov 2005 - Stockton, California

From Lodi News Sentinel, newspaper of Lodi, San Joaquin County, California.

Submitted by Denise Steinert Gordon

Marvin Lee Philippi, 77, of Stockton and formerly of Lodi, died Nov. 24, 2005. He was born Oct. 4, 1928, in Dallas, S.D.
Mr. Philippi served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of the Korean War. He retired after 29 years of working as a traffic engineer for the California Department of Transportation. He also owned and operated Marv's Refrigeration and Appliance Store in Stockton for several years.

He was a member of the Stockton Central Seventh-day Adventist Church. He was a member of the San Joaquin Orchid Society where he had been vice-president, the San Joaquin Bonsai Club, Sons in Retirement, the American Legion, Volunteers in Police Service and the Lockeford VFW Post No. 9009 where he served as chaplain.
He enjoyed gardening, reading, making model ships and doing ceramic artwork while attending classes at San Joaquin Delta College.
He is survived by his wife Elsie; his children Lee Philippi, of Stockton, Barbara Pinch, of Stillwater, Minn., and Molly Mills, of Cloverdale; his brother, Ervin Philippi; and six grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Dec. 4 at 11 a.m. at the Stockton Central Seventh-day Adventist Church. Committal will be private at Cherokee Memorial Park in Lodi. Memorial contributions may be made to Stockton Central SDA Church, 1314 N. Madison St., Stockton, CA 95206. Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Additional Information: Marvin Lee Philippi, son of William Philippi (born 26 Nov 1898 in OK) and Rebecca Steinert (born 15 Sep 1897 in KS), Grandson of George S. Steinert and Amalia (Molly) Schultz of Shcherbakovka and Shattuck, and Great-Grandson of George and Eva Margaret Steinert. A sister, Opal Joan (Philippi) Winans, born 1923 in South Dakota died 1992 in California, is not mentioned in the Obituary

PINNICK, Betty Jane Halder (Schedel)

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PLEMONS, Sandra D.

b. abt 1969

d. 18 Nov 2007 - Rose Hill, Kansas

From Wichita Eagle - Tuesday , November 20, 2007

Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

ROSE HILL - Nusz, Sandra D., age 38, loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend, passed away, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007. Visitation, Tuesday, 6 to 8 p.m. in the Garden Chapel of Watson Reflection Pointe. Services, Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. Central Christian Church, burial at Dunlap Cemetery. Survivors, Husband, Quentin Nusz, Sons, Trenton and Trevor Nusz, Daughters, Danae, Courtney and Jessica Nusz, Parents, Donald and Rebecca Plemons, Brothers, David (Daneen) and Daniel (Sharon) Plemons, Sister, Deanna (Steven) DeBooy. Memorials to the Nusz Children's Education Fund, c/o Watson Funeral Home. You may share memories of Sandra at watsonfuneral.com Published in the Wichita Eagle from 11/20/2007 - 11/21/2007.

PLENERT, Sally (Bartel)

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PLETT, Lillian Sara (Klassen)

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PONTINE, Dennis

b. 21 Oct 1944 - Denver, Colorado

d. 10 Sep 2007 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska

Submitted by Henry L.Schmick

PREDIGER, Marie (Steinle)

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PRESTER, Frieda E. (Hamburg)

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PRESTER, Ida Mae

b. 30 Jun 1933 - Dorrance, Kansas

d. 30 Aug 2007 - Hutchinson, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - August 31, 2007

Submitted by Janet Flickinger

GENESEO - Ida Mae Taylor, 74, died Aug. 30, 2007 at Hutchinson Hospital. She was born June 30, 1933, in Dorrance, the daughter of David and Anna Milberger Prester. She graduated from Dorrance High School in 1951. She was a resident of Geneseo for 45 years and was a homemaker. She belonged to Grace Lutheran Church; L.W.M.L, Lyons; and was a former member of the VFW Women's Auxiliary. On Aug. 29, 1954, she married Hugh S. TAYLOR, Niles, Mich. He died March 5, 2001.
Survivors include: a son, Brad and wife, Mim, Geneseo; a daughter, Pam
Saunders, Wilson, a sister, Irene M. Hart, Geneseo; four grandchildren, Trent Taylor and fiance, Darci Wheeler, Hutchinson, Tori Taylor, Lawrence, Adam Barta and wife, Laura, Randall, Nicole Rose and husband, Paul, RAF Lakenheath, England; and two great-grandchildren, Jace and Cade Rose. She was preceded in death by two brothers, E.N. and L.W. Prester; an infant sister, Helen Prester; and a son-in-law, Mark D. Saunders.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Birzer-Sillin Funeral Home, Lyons, with the Rev. Gene Langhofer presiding. Burial will be in the Geneseo Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to Grace Lutheran Church, in care of the funeral home.