SCHNELL, Christ D.

b. 26 Mar 1924 - Grant County, North Dakota

d. 28 Apr 007 - Billings, Montana

Submitted by Henry L. Schmick

Christ D. Schell passed away peacefully on April 28, 2007, surrounded by his wife and children, after a courageous battle with cancer. Christ was born on March 26, 1924, on a homestead in Pretty Rock Township, Grant County, N.D., to Phillip and Elizabeth Schell. He was the youngest of seven children. He attended school at Pretty Rock School.
Christ and his sweetheart, Marie FIKE, eloped to McIntosh, S.D., on Christmas Eve, 1943. After living in South Dakota and Idaho, they finally settled in Billings in 1954, where they built their family home and raised their four children.
Christ was a very kind, gentle, hardworking man. He was always eager to share his hospitality and wit with anyone who came into their home. Christ enjoyed the outdoors, especially camping, fishing and hunting. He loved to take Marie dancing and he was a very accomplished musician. He was also a good bowler. His team took 1st place in the State Bowling Tournament in l969 for Jubilee Lanes. Christ was a member of Operating Engineers, Local 400, and retired from Long Construction in 1986.
Christ is survived by Marie, his wife of 63 years; his brother, Philip; sons Jimmie (Carol) and Victor (Becky); and daughters Diana (Jesse) Abell and Cindy (Howard) Hoff. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Bill, Johnny and Freddy, by his sisters, Lizzie and Susie, and one grandson, Kenneth Joel Abell

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, May 3, at Smith's Downtown Chapel, located at 925 S. 27th St. Visitation will begin Tuesday, May 1, at 1 p.m. at Smith's Downtown Chapel. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

SCHNELL, Lou

b. 4 May 1923 - Minatare, Nebraska

d. 26 Oct 2007 - Sidney, Nebraska

SIDNEY - Lou Schnell, 84, passed away peacefully Friday, Oct. 26, 2007, at the Golden Living Center in Sidney.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 31, at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Sidney with Rev. Edgar L. Schambach officiating. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery.
Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lou Schnell Memorial Fund in care of the family.
Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.
Louie Schnell, the seventh child of G. George and Julia (Richards) Schnell, was born May 4, 1923, in Minatare. The family moved from the Minatare area to the St. George Ranch east of Sidney in 1939. Louie worked with his family on the ranch and attended Sidney High School, graduating in 1940. Louie courted Delores Jean KIESELHORST, and on June 6, 1943, they were married in the St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Sidney. From this marriage, their child, Cheryl, was born.
Lou, as he was known to family and friends, worked as a motor vehicle mechanic most of his life. He worked the panhandle area of Nebraska as a field mechanic for the International Harvestor dealer and was an auto mechanic in Sidney and various garages in the Denver area. When he and Delores moved to Lincoln, Lou worked for Russ' Markets. In 1995, Lou and Dee moved home to Sidney.
Lou was very active in the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. He served on the Sidney Planning Commission for ten years. He was a tireless volunteer at the Sidney Elks Lodge and as recently as this summer worked at the Hillside Golf Course. His longtime favorite work was with the Denovellis family at Sidney Auto Sales.
Survivors include his wife Delores of Sidney, daughter, Cheryl Nelson and husband Larry of Potter; grandson, Matthew Nelson and wife Michelle; granddaughter, Shannon Drake and husband Andy; great-grandsons, Ethan, Henry and Reid Nelson and Levi Drake; sisters, Helen Foster of Santa Rosa, Calif., Esther Siemers of Choctaw, Okla. and Emma Lutringer of Seward, Neb. and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceding Lou in death were his parents, brothers, George Jr., Henry (Hank), William (Bill) and Fred and sisters, Mollie, Katie, Mary and Ella.

SCHNELL, Martha (Burbach)

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SCHRAG, Leona C. (Graber )

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SCHROEDER, Esther May

b. 3 May 1920 - Goessel, Kansas

d. 6 Apr 2007 - Moundridge, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, April 8, 2007

Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

MOUNDRIDGE - Esther May Ratzlaff, 86, died April 6, 2007, at Memorial Home, Moundridge. She was born May 3, 1920, in Goessel, the daughter of Jacob H. and Susie Janzen Schroeder. She was a homemaker. She belonged to Alexanderwohl Mennonite Church, Goessel.

On Oct. 18, 1941, she married Isaac RATZLAFF in Goessel. He died in 2001.

Survivors include: a son, Roger, Hesston; two daughters, LaDean Morley, Spokane, Wash., and Jerilyn Call, Silver Lake; a brother, Alden Schroeder, Goessel; a sister, Evelyn Banman, Hillsboro; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Sam and Ed Schroeder, and five sisters, Alice Pankratz, Margaret Riesen, Sarah Wunderlich, Edna Nickel and Marlene Schroeder.

Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Alexanderwohl Mennonite Church, Goessel, with Pastors Lee Suderman, Linda Ewert and Susan Wheeler presiding. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Miller Funeral Home, Goessel. Burial will be in Alexanderwohl Church Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to Memorial Home of Moundridge, in care of the funeral home.

SCHROEDER, William Vincent

b. 14 Oct 1944 - Billings, Montana

d. 7 Oct 2007 - Harlowton, Montana

HARLOWTON - "It's a sad day," Bill would quietly remark, remembering a lost loved one. Today, we must now repeat quietly back, "it's a sad day," because our wonderful brother, uncle, friend, teacher and storyteller has left this earth for adventures in heaven on Oct. 7, 2007.
William Vincent "Bill" Schroeder was born in Billings on Oct. 14, 1944. He is preceded in death by his father, Harvey Schroeder; his mother, Hildegard Schroeder; and his sister, Virgie Rally. Bill is survived by two sisters, Mary Vadnais of Billings and Karen McHenry of Worland, Wyo.; special friend Dorene Amber; and many, many other loving friends and fishing and hunting buddies.
While Bill wouldn't like us to go on about him, we thought a few things should be shared for those who knew him best to remember and smile. Bill loved a good story … he loved to hear them and tell them, especially if the story included humor. He had a hallmark chuckle unforgettable to anyone who heard it … we still hear it now. Many of his stories included mishaps like one where his truck rolled away as he watched helplessly from a short distance - probably not too hilarious when it was happening but very funny when he told of it later. He so enjoyed and appreciated the outdoors. He left Billings and made his home in Harlowton where for many years, he became acquainted with prime hunting and fishing spots. This was his element, his comfort and his church. He declined holidays with family to spend it in the hills with his creator - just like in the comic strip Rick O'Shay. It would embarrass him to know but he was a sort of living legend to his nieces and nephews - he'd go off on his own in the mountains and hills. To the younger members of his family, this was awesome and mysterious.
He will be remembered as kind, gentle and thoughtful - never an unkind word. We are all better people for having the privilege of knowing you.
Memorials may be given to the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, PO Box 242, Harlowton, MT 59036. Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, at Perkins Funeral Home.

SCHREIBER, Lawrence E.

b. 1 Feb 1922 - Ionia, Kansas

d. 29 Aug 2007 - Topeka, Kansas

From Published in the Topeka Capital-Journal on 8/30/2007.

Submitted by Janet Flickinger

SCHREIBVOGEL, Veronica (Meier)

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SCHREINER, Emma

Krautz, Russia

b. 6 Apr 1915 - Kautz, Russia

d. 31 Aug 2007 - Laurel, Montana

Submitted by Henry L. Schmick

LAUREL - Emma Frank, 92, passed away Aug. 31, 2007, at the Horizon Hospice Home surrounded by her loving family.
Emma was born on April 6, 1915, in Kautz, Russia, to Jacob and Eva Schreiner. She immigrated to the United States at the age of six with her mother, brothers and sisters. Emma was naturalized as a U. S. citizen in 1938. Emma married Henry H. FRANK in Laurel on Feb. 25, 1934. Together, they farmed northeast of Laurel. From their loving marriage six children were born: Darlene, Dolores, Bruce, Loren, Linda and Valorie.
Emma was a life-long member of the First Congregational Church of Laurel. Emma's first and last love was her family; she also enjoyed quilting, crocheting, cooking and baking. Her generosity through quilts, doilies and baked goods was enjoyed by many.
Survivors include Darlene (William) Huschka of Billings, son-in-law Robert Dietz of Worland, Wyo., Loren (Taney) Frank of Laurel, Linda Calhoun of Gillette, Wyo., and Valorie (James) Kraft of Billings; 16 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren; sisters Ruth Mace and Julia Doyle of Billings and brother George Fox (Helen) of Naples, Fla.
Emma was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Henry H.; daughter, Dolores Dietz, Worland, Wyo.; son, Bruce H. Frank of Roundup; two brothers and one sister.
Services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 4, at the First Congregational Church in Laurel. Interment will be in the Laurel Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to First Congregational Church, Horizon Hospice Home or charity of your choice. Smith Funeral Chapel-Laurel is in charge of arrangements.
Special thanks to the staff of the Horizon Hospice Home for all the love and care they gave our Mother.

SCHRIMP, Jane

b. 21 Nov 1943 - Hardtner, Kansas

d. 16 Nov 2007 - Pratt, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, November 18, 2007

Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

SCHROEDER, Wilma Grace (Winter)

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SCHULER, Helen Mae

b. 24 Jan 1921 - Dalton, Nebraska

d. 11 Dec 2007 - Sidney, Nebraska

SCHULTE, Barnard E.

b. 9 Feb 1930 - Victoria, Kansas

d. 9 Oct 2007 - Hays, Kansas

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

Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

VICTORIA - Barnard E. "Benny" Schulte, 77, died Oct. 9, 2007, at Hays Medical Center.
He was born Feb. 9, 1930, in Victoria, the son of Bernard H. and Clara Linenberger Schulte. He worked as a music instructor at several schools, and for the Kansas Dept. of Human Resources, retiring in 1992.
He belonged to St. Fidelis Catholic Church. He was a member of Victoria Community Band, Victoria, Knights of Columbus, Victoria, and V.F.W. Post No. 1751, Victoria. He served the U.S. Army in Korea.
On June 10, 1957, he married Cora Mae BRAUN in Victoria. She survives.
Other survivors include: two sons, Mark, Victoria, Bernie, Ellsworth; three daughters, Kathy Dreiling-Amrein, Hays, Kay Werth, Hays, Karen Ruder, Lawrence; a brother, Denis, Victoria; two sisters, Edna Dreiling, Victoria, Caroline Pfeifer, Hays; 11 grandchildren; and two step grandchildren.
A class of 1949 rosary will be at 6:30 p.m., a Knights of Columbus and V.F.W. rosary is at 7 p.m., a vigil service is at 7:30 p.m., and a Daughters of Isabella rosary following, all Wednesday at Cline's Mortuary, 412 Main, Victoria. Visitation is from 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 10 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Thursday at the mortuary. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Fidelis Catholic Church, Victoria. Burial will be in St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, with military honors by the Victoria V.F.W. Memorials may be sent to St. Fidelis Church, Cathedral of the Plains charitable Fund, Victoria Community Band Scholarship or Masses, in care of the mortuary.

SCHULTE, Ted

b. 20 Mar 1921 - Angelus, Kansas

d. 28 Apr 2007 - Hays, Kansas

From Hays Daily News - April 30, 2007

Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

Ted Schulte, 86, Hays, formerly of Larned, died Saturday, April 28, 2007, at his home.

He was born March 20, 1921, in Angelus to John H. and Agnes (Rosenthal) Schulte.

He married Willa Jean PENKA on Dec. 28, 1979, in Victoria. He was an insurance representative for Hardware Mutual Insurance Co. for five years, before starting his own Independent Insurance Agency in Hays and then merged his insurance agency with Insurance Planning in January 1973. He was veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Hays Veterans of Foreign Wars and a former Kiwanis Club member.

Survivors include his wife, of the home; a son, Jack Schulte, Colby; and a sister, Edith Lackey, Corinth, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Joseph, James and Jack Schulte; and four sisters, Sister Geraldine Schulte, Sister Agnes Marie Schulte, Ruth Lang and Annarose Albers.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church; burial will be at 2:30 p.m. in Larned Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday and from 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Thursday, both at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 20th and Pine. parish vigil service will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Hospice of Hays Medical Center or charity of donor’s choice in care of the funeral .

SCHULTE, Virgil

b. 18 Oct 1927 - Victoria, Kansas

d. 9 Sep 2007 - Hays, Kansa

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, September 11, 2007

Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

HILL CITY - Virgil A. Schulte, 79, died Sept. 9, 2007, at the Hays Medical Center, Hays.
He was born Oct. 18, 1927, in Victoria, the son of Anton and Katherine Schrant Schulte. He was a longtime resident of Hill City, he was an Insurance and Real Estate Agent.
He was a member of the Catholic Church On April 20, 1948, he married Laverne M. BROWN, in Vincent. She survives.
Other survivors include: one son, Keith, Hill City; seven daughters, Marcia Ashmore, Syracuse, Connie Walz, Nevis, Minn., Janet Payne, St. Charles, Ill., Janice Perkowski, Hill City, Linda Toll, Logan, Dianna Gatz, Colby, Jacqueline Schulte, Selden; one sister, Bernice Rohleder, Victoria; 17 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one infant daughter, Mary, one son, Mike; two brothers and two sisters.
Vigil rosary will be 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Hill City, with the Rev. Donald McCarthy presiding. Visitation will be from 2 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Stinemetz Funeral Home and also at the Church on Wednesday morning from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Hill City. Memorials may be sent to Masses, Dawson Place Nursing Home or DSNWK all in care of Stinemetz Funeral Home.

SCHULTZ, Bertha R. (Enns)

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SCHUTZ, Dorothy Marie (Salonick)

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SCHULTZ, Douglas A.

b. 8 Oct 1953 - Hays, Kansas

d. 18 May 2007 - Hutchinson, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, May 20, 2007

Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

Douglas A. Schultz, 53, passed away peacefully in the presence of his family on Friday, May 18, 2007, at Hospice House, Hutchinson, after a 20-year battle with cancer.

He was born on Oct. 8, 1953, in Hays, the son of Samuel and Hubertine Schmidtberger Schultz. He graduated from Nickerson High School in 1972. He was the Branch Manager with Farmers Co-op, Hutchinson, for more than 20 years. He was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church.

On May 12, 1978, he married Pamela J. SMITH at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Hutchinson. Together they had three daughters, Alicia Schultz of Manhattan, Erica Schultz of Nickerson, and Danielle and her husband, Brandon Trostle; and two grandchildren, all of Nickerson. He is also survived by his mother, Hubertine Schultz, Hutchinson; two brothers, Donnie, Nickerson, and Dave and his wife, Diane, Hutchinson; and a sister, Karen Slack and her husband, Bill, Hutchinson. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Samuel, and a brother, Dennis.

Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 21, 2007, in Holy Cross Catholic Church, with Father Joe Eckberg celebrating the Mass. Interment will follow in Penwell-Gabel Cemetery and Mausoleum. Visitation will be on Sunday from 1 to 9 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 5 to 7 p.m., at the funeral home. There will be a rosary on Sunday evening at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Reno County, in care of the funeral home, 300 East 30th Ave., Hutchinson, KS. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.penwellgabel.com.

SCHULTZ, Lorence

b. 18 Dec 1910 - Ellsworth, Kansas

d. 13 Aug 2007 - Lincoln, Kansas

From Salina Journal - Tuesday, August 14, 2007

Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

LINCOLN -- Lorence Schultz, 96, Lincoln, died Monday, Aug. 13, 2007.
Mr. Schultz was born Dec. 18, 1910, in Ellsworth. He was a farmer.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Frieda C.
Survivors include a son, Larry of Lincoln; a daughter, Myrna Meyer of Guymon, Okla.; a sister, Elizabeth Smischney of Wilson; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. John Lutheran Church. Interment will be in St. John Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church. Visitation will be from 1 to 7 p.m. today at Hall Chapel, 111 E. Elm, Lincoln 67455, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m.

Lucas-Sylvan News - Thursday, August 16, 2007

Lorence Schultz, 96, Lincoln, died Monday, August 13, 2007.

Mr. Schultz was born December 18, 1910, in Ellsworth, the son of Henry and Louise Choitz Schultz. He was a farmer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frieda C., parents and 20 brothers and sisters.

Survivors include a son, Larry and wife Joyce of Lincoln; a daughter, Myrna Meyer and husband David of Guymon, Okla.; a sister, Elizabeth Smischney of Wilson; five grandchildren ; and seven great-grand-children.

The funeral was at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 15, 2007, at St. John Lutheran Church. Interment was in St. John Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the St. John Lutheran Church. Hall Chapel, 111 E. Elm, Lincoln 67455, was in charge of the arrangements.

SCHULTZ, Lucinda

b. 6 May 1911 - Coy, Oklahoma

d. 28 Sep 2007 - Moundridge, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, October 1, 2007

Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

MOUNDRIDGE - Lucinda Wedel, 96, died Sept. 28, 2007, at Memorial Home, Moundridge.
She was born May 6, 1911, in Coy, Okla., the daughter of Cornelius and Anna Voth Schultz. A longtime resident of Moundridge, she was a homemaker.
She belonged to West Zion Mennonite Church, Moundridge.
On May 27, 1934, she married Elmer E. WEDEL in Halstead. He died Aug. 18, 1981.
Survivors include: two sons, Daniel L., Hesston, and David D., Moundridge; two daughters, Darlene Rostetter Frederickson, Omaha, Neb., and Shirley Warner, Walton; 12 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Graveside service will be at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday in West Zion Church Cemetery. Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at West Zion Mennonite Church, Moundridge, with Pastors John and Marcia Yoder-Schrock presiding. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Moundridge Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Memorial Home, in care of the funeral home.

SCHULTZ, Rosline B.

b. 26 Nov 1915 - Ellsworth, Kansas

d. 8 May 2007 - Ellsworth, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, May 10, 2007

Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

ELLSWORTH - Rosaline B. Lyne, 91, died May 8, 2007, at the Good Samaritan Retirement Village, Ellsworth.

She was born Nov. 26, 1915, in Ellsworth, the daughter of Adolph and Augusta Bohl Schultz. A lifetime resident of Ellsworth, she was a homemaker and waitress at Charlotte's Café.

She belonged to Immanuel Lutheran Church, Lutheran Ladies Aide and Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, all in Ellsworth.

On May 24, 1936, she married Russell LYNE in Ellsworth. He died Jan. 29, 1986.

Survivors include: a son, Donald, Ellsworth; seven daughters, Judy Blouin, Las Vegas, Janice Prochaska, Joyce Webb, Gloria Marez and Carol Kottman, all of Ellsworth, Shirley Behrens, Lincoln, and Bertha Bontz, Peoria, Ill.; four brothers, Henry Schultz, Holyrood, Elden Schultz, Garden City, Adolph Schultz, Jr., Kanopolis, and Floyd Schultz, Twentynine Palms, Calif.; two sisters, LaVerna Mikulecky, Ellsworth, Velma Hubbard, Hobbs, N.M.; 32 grandchildren; 60 great-grandchildren; and 24 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a son, Virgil; a daughter, Alvina Novotny; and three grandchildren.

Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ellsworth, with Pastor Dennis Dufon presiding. Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Friday at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth, with the family present from 6 to 7 p.m. A second visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Ellsworth Cemetery.

Memorials may be sent to Immanuel Lutheran Church, the V.F.W. Auxiliary or the Good Samaritan Retirement Village, all in care of the funeral home.

SCHULZ, Irene

b. 23 Nov 1907 - Ellsworth, Kansas

d. 20 May 2007 - Topeka, Kansas

From Ellsworth County Independent/Reporter - Thursday, May 31, 2007

Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

TOPEKA - Irene Johnson, 99, Topeka, died Sunday, May 20, 2007.

Mrs. Johnson was born Nov. 23, 1907, at Ellsworth to Otto and Margaretha Grosnick Schulz. She was a Topeka resident from 1936 to 2004. She taught in Lutheran schools in Alma and Topeka and was a charter member of the Faith Lutheran Church, Topeka. She was a Sunday school teacher and a Girl Scout Leader.

She married Clarence JOHNSON Nov. 23, 1935, at Colorado Springs, Colo. He died in 1983.

Survivors include a so, Larry Johnson, and wife, Joan, of Albuquerque, N.M.; a daughter, Marlene Markley, and husband, Walter, of Derby; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

A memorial service was May 24 at the Faith Lutheran Church, 1716 SW Gage Blvd., Topeka 66604. Burial was in the Penwell-Gabel Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church. Messages to the family may be left on line at www.PenwellGabel.com

SCHULZ, Ray S.

b. 4 Apr 1913 - Seward, Kansas

d. 25 Jul 2007 - Great Bend, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Friday, July 27, 2007

Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

GREAT BEND - Ray S. "Jiggs" Schulz, 94, died July 25, 2007, at Great Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born April 4, 1913, near Seward, the son of Herman and Elizabeth Walters Schulz. He graduated from Great Bend High School in 1931, attended Maryland University, College Park, Md., graduated from Washburn University in 1941, and received his law degree in 1943. A lifetime area resident, he was the first assistant county attorney in Barton County, practiced law in Great Bend for 53 years, and had been a traffic officer for the Metropolitan Police Force, Washington, D.C. He belonged to First Christian Church, Great Bend, was the founder and president of the Barton County Historical Society. He belonged to all the Masonic bodies, and the Elks Club, was chapter chairman of the Barton County Red Cross, past president of the Barton County Bar Association of Great Bend, the Noon Lions Club, and served on the Great Bend and Central Kansas Library System Boards, serving on both boards several times, president of the Great Bend Tree Board, served as commander of the American Legion Argonne Post No. 180 and the seventh district and past state commander of the Department of Kansas of the American Legion. He was the past president of the Kansas Native Sons and Daughters, held life memberships in the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Barton County and State of Kansas Historical Societies, the Kansas Ornithology Society, Elks and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 3111. He served in the U.S. Naval Reserve. On June 10, 1937, he married Genevieve FRYBERGER in Great Bend. She died July 4, 1977. On June 20, 1981, he married Helen SCHWARTZ SULLENTROP. She died Sept. 15, 2003. Survivors include: two daughters, Vicki Dyas, Santa Cruz, Calif., and Kim Schulz, Linwood; two grandchildren; a step-grandson; and two step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by six brothers, George, Robert, Fred, Herman, Delbert and Howard; and four sisters, Ella, Amelia, Emma and Elizabeth. Graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday in Great Bend Cemetery. Memorial service will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday at First Christian Church, Great Bend, with the Rev. William F. Johnson presiding. Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Kimple Funeral Home, Ellinwood. Memorials may be sent to the Great Bend City Tree Board, in care of the funeral home.

b. 18 Mar 1970 - Caldwell, Kansas

d. 30 Apr 2007 - Caldwell, Kansas

From Wichita Eagle - Friday, May 4, 2007

Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

CALDWELL - Schulz, Raymond Dean Beeson, roofer/plumber, born March 28, 1970, died Monday, April 30, 2007. Service 1 p.m. Monday, First Baptist Church. Survivors: daughters, Heather of Topeka, Amanda of Caldwell; son, Trey of Caldwell; mother and stepfather, Janet and Steve Billbe of Caldwell; father, Don Craig of Tecumseh; stepfather, Vic Schulz of Lyndon; grandmother, June Schulz of Rantoll; step-grandmother, Mrytle McCullah of Carbondale. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Day Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses. Condolences may be sent to the family via www.dayfuneralhome.info Published in the Wichita Eagle on 5/4/2007.