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DAUENHAUER, Ludwig

b. 4 Feb 1853 - Russia

d. Mar 1951 - Mott, North Dakota

From Dickinson ND Press 6 Mar 1951, Submitted by eusteel@cox.net

Funeral services for Ludwig Dauenhauer, 98, a former farmer in the Mott vicinity were held Monday at 10 a.m. at the St. Placidus church. Rev. Andrews officiated at the services. [Note: surname was spelled Dauenhawer in this obit] . Ludwig Dauenhauer died at the St. Benedicts home where he had been for the last five months. Interment was to be in St. Placidus cemetery.
Mr. Dauenhauer was born in Russia, February 4, 1853. He came to the United States in 1911.
He married Catherine BOLLINGER in 1892 in Russia.
Surviving relatives are three children, Jacob of Mott, Mrs. Pete Hagel of Almont, North Dakota and Mrs. Casper Hagel of Almont. He has one brother, Jake Dauenhauer of Eugene, Oregon and 29 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
The Mischel funeral home was in charge of the arrangements. Dickinson ND Press 6 Mar 1951

DEAL, Marion Eugene

b. abt 1936

d. 6 Apr 2008 - Caney, Kansas

From Wichita Eagle - April 9, 2008

Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

CANEY - Deal, Marion Eugene, 72, died April 6, 2008. Service 10 a.m. Friday, Caney Assembly of God Church. Survivors: wife, Jacqueline; son, Terry; daughter, Mary Mica; sister, Aunalee Parmley; half-brother, Rex Deal; 4 grandchildren; 1 step-grandson. Penwell-Gabel Webb & Rodrick Chapel. Published in the Wichita Eagle on 4/9/2008.

 DEBUS, Ruth

See Ruth Weber

DECHANT, Delores

b. 4 Jul 1937 - Liebenthal, Kansas

d. 13 Mar 2008 - Hays, Kansas

From Hays Daily News - March 15, 2008, Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

Delores (Dechant) Riedel, 70, Hays, died Thursday, March 13, 2008, at Hays Good Samaritan Center. She was born July 4, 1937, in Liebenthal to Cornelius and Ursela (Legleiter) Dechant. She was a 1955 graduate of Girls Catholic High School. She married Donald A. RIEDEL on June 17, 1961. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church, WaKeeney.

Survivors include four sons, Glenn Riedel and wife, Tammy, and Donnie Riedel, all of WaKeeney, Darran Riedel and wife, Loriand, and Guy Riedel, all of Hays; two daughters, Diedra Riedel, Tonkawa, Okla., and Desiree Brady and husband, Steve, Lenexa; three brothers, Emerald and Harry, both of Hays, and Virgil, Leawood; five sisters, Bernice Schaffer, Hays, Peggy Norris, Russell, Rosie Giesick, Carol Werth and Jeanette Gabel, WaKeeney; 18 grandchildren, Courtney, Cindy, Catie, Clayton Riedel, Aubrey, Alexis, Adelle Riedel, Emily, Tiffany, Kristi and Austin Duncan, Alexander, Adrianna and Ayden Brady, and Blake, Brock, and Blaine Riedel; and two great-grandchildren, Karlee and Lane Fairless

She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, a twin, Donnie, and LaVerne, a sister, Mary Ann Meder, and the father of her children, Donald Riedel,

Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Liebenthal; burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday and from 9 to 9:30 a.m. Monday, both at Brock's North Hill Chapel 2509 Vine, Hays. A wake will be at 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Hays Good Samaritan Center in care of the funeral home.

HAYS - Riedel, Delores (Dechant), 70, died March 13, 2008. Service 10 a.m. Monday, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Liebenthal. Survivors: sons, Glenn, Donnie, Darran, Guy; daughters, Diedra Riedel, Desiree Brady; 3 brothers; 5 sisters; 18 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren. Brock's North Hill Chapel. Published in the Wichita Eagle on 3/15/2008.

DECHANT, Vernon F.

b. 18 May 1934 - Hays, Kansas

d. 29 Feb 2008 - Hays, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, March 1, 2008. Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

HAYS - Vernon F. "Booby" Dechant, 73, died Feb. 29, 2008, at Hays Medical Center.
He was born May 18, 1934, in Hays, the son of Peter C. and Agnes Pfannenstiel Dechant. A resident of Hays since 1967, moving from Antonino, he was a farmer.
He belonged to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Hays.
On Oct. 20, 1953, he married Jean BICKER in Ellis. She survives.
Other survivors include: a son, Keith, Hays; four daughters, Debbie Haynes, Lois Koerner and Sharon Befort, all of Hays, and Kathy Schuckman, Victoria; a sister, Juliane Bernbeck, Parker, Colo.; 14 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Alphonse Dechant, Richard Dechant and Alfred Dechant; and six sisters, Philomena Dechant, Martina Dechant, Marcella Kauffman, Barbara Sauer, Lillian Yeager and Esther Stegman.
Vigil service will be at 7 p.m. Sunday at Cline's Mortuary of Hays. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Hays. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday and 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Monday at the mortuary. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays. Memorials may be sent to the Hays Medical Center Foundation Cardiac Progressive Care Unit or for Masses, both in care of the funeral home.

HAYS - Dechant, Vernon F. "Booby," 73, died Feb. 29, 2008. Service 10 a.m. Monday, Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Survivors: wife, Jean; son, Keith; daughters, Debbie Haynes, Lois Koerner, Sharon Befort, Kathy Schuckman; sister, Juliane Bernbeck; 14 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren. Cline's Mortuary. Published in the Wichita Eagle on 3/1/2008.

DECKER, Katharina

b. 22 Nov 1866 - Russia

d. 26 Dec 1949 - Stark County, North Dakota

From Dickinson ND Press - 28 Dec 1949, Submitted by eusteel@cox.net

Funeral services have not been set for Katharina Decker of St. Ann's home, who died at 9:30 Monday, [Dec 26] after an illness of one week.
Mrs. Decker was born in Russia, November 22, 1866 and was married to Daniel DECKER in Russia. She came to the United States in 1891 and has lived in Stark county since that time. Her husband and three sons, Emil, Peter, and Frank, preceded her in death.
Surviving relatives include three sons and four daughters, John, Jack, and Mike, Dickinson; Mrs. Emma Herauf, Yakima, Wash.; Mrs. Agnes Dohn, Portland, Ore.; Mrs. Barbara Kessel, Glendive, Mont.; and Mrs. Rose Braun, Richardton.
The body will be taken from Mischel's funeral home to St. Joseph's church this afternoon, where it will remain until the funeral. Mrs. Decker was a member of St. Joseph's church and St. Ann's society. Dickinson ND Press 28 Dec 1949 (The maiden name was not shown)

DECKER, Lois Jean

b. 11 May 1952 - LaCrosse, Kansas

d. 20 Feb 2008 - Hays, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Friday, February 23, 2008, Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

RUSSELL - Lois Jean Scheuerman, 55, died Feb. 20, 2008, at Hays Medical Center, Hays.
She was born May 11, 1952, at La Crosse, the daughter of Melvin and Bonnie Ficken Decker. She was a graduate of Otis-Bison High School in 1970, and in 1991 she graduated Summa Cum Laude from Fort Hays State University with a BS degree in graphic design. A resident of Bison for 27 years, moving to Russell in 2005, she was a public relations director for USD 428 at Great Bend. She was a member of KASPERA, KASB, Bison Museum, and the former owner of Design Unlimited in Bison.
On July 25, 1970, she married Alan SCHEUERMAN at Otis. He survives.
Other survivors include: a daughter, Amber Merriman, Ellis; mother, Bonnie Decker, La Crosse; a brother, Dennis Decker, Atlanta; three sisters, Sharon Klein, Bison, Sheryl Fischer, Council Grove, and Donna Jay, Topeka; a granddaughter, Kiandra Merriman, Ellis.
She was preceded in death by a son, Corey Alan Scheuerman
Funeral service will be Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, Bison, with the Revs. David Bolz and Joel Maiorano presiding. Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. today and 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, and from noon until service time Saturday at the church. The casket will remain closed. Interment will be in Lone Star Cemetery, Rush County.
Memorials may be sent to the Youth Friends Mentoring Program; USD 428, Great Bend; or Schmidt-Dreiling Cancer Center, Hays, all in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.nicholsonrickefh.net.

DECKER, Mary Kay

b. 25 Nov 1950 - Dickinson, North Dakota

d. 13 Jun 1953 - Dickinson, North Dakota

From The Dickinson ND Press 20 Jun 1953, Submitted by eusteel@cox.net

Mary Kay Decker, small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Christ Decker of Dickinson, died Saturday, June 13, (1953) at the St. Joseph’s hospital after an illness of about six months.
Mary Kay was born in Dickinson, November 25, 1950.
Funeral services were held Sunday at the St. Joseph’s church with father J. J. Schumacher the officiating minister. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s cemetery. Pallbearers were uncles, Joe Decker, Henry Decker, Edward Kostelecky and Frank Kostelecky.
Survivors include her parents, a brother, Donald and a sister, Darlene, at home.
The Mischel-Olson chapel had charge of the funeral. The Dickinson ND Press 20 Jun 1953

DECKER, Rose Marie

b. 1 Jan 1881 - Russia

d. 6 Aug 1951

From The Dickinson ND Press - 9 Aug 1951, Submitted eusteel@cox.net

Funeral services will be held Friday at 10 a.m. for Mrs. Rose Marie Koffler who passed away at St. Joseph’s hospital August 6, after an illness of four hours. Death was attributed to a heart attack. Interment will be in St. Joseph’s cemetery, following services in St. Joseph’s church conducted by Msgr. George Aberle.
Mrs. Koffler, who was born in Russia on January 1, 1881, came to the United States at the age of ten years and has lived in the county since that time, moving to Dickinson twelve years ago.
Mrs. Koffler was twice married – her first husband being John Ehrmantraut who preceded her in death. Surviving children from this union are: Mrs. Tillie Hall and Mrs. Eulita Hall of Baker, Montana; Mrs. Kathryn Thompson of Portland, Oregon; Mrs. Ann Whisnell of Clarkston, Washington; Mrs. Rose Gennett of Bonners Ferry, Idaho; George of Bowman; Peter of Brownsville, Texas; John of Grafton and Tony of Dickinson. One daughter, Barbara, preceded her mother in death.
Surviving step children are Tony, Charles and Exver Koffler of Dickinson; John Koffler of Yakima, Washington; Mrs. Fanny Zastoupil, Mrs. Mary Thielen and Mrs. Betty Smith of Dickinson and Mrs. Mary Olheiser of St. Paul, Minnesota.
She is also survived by one sister and one brother – Mrs. Monica Brown and John Decker, and by 27 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
She was married to Joseph Koffler on March 7, 1943, and he survives her. Mischel funeral home is in charge of funeral arrangements. The Dickinson ND Press 9 Aug 1951

DEGELE, Mary Maria

See Mary Maria Rein

 DeHAVEN, Opal Mae

b. 30 Sep 1907 - Howard, Kansas

d. 15 Jan 2008 - Pratt, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, January 17, 2008, Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

TROUSDALE - Opal Mae Schultz, 100, died Jan. 15, 2008, at Lakewood Senior Living, Pratt.
She was born Sept. 30, 1907, to Howard and Jessie Mourning DeHaven in rural Trousdale, where she was a lifetime resident until moving to Pratt in March 1998. She was a graduate of Trousdale High School in 1926 and received her teacher's certificate from Emporia Teacher's College. She taught third and fourth grades in the Trousdale school system
She was a member of the Trousdale United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school and was active in United Methodist Women. She served two terms as missions secretary for the Dodge City District Women's Society of Christian Service. She also was involved with the Trousdale extension program and was a 75-year member of the Order of Eastern Star.
On Dec. 20, 1934, she married Roy SCHULTZ in Stafford. He died in September 1996.
Survivors include: two sons, Ron Schultz, Trousdale, and Galen Schultz, Lenexa; two daughters, Reita Rose, Lawrence, and Janet Derley, Lewis; 11 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a grandson, Troy Derley; four brothers, Lawrence, Leon, Howard and Eugene DeHaven; and two sisters, Georgia Covey and Zelma Honea.
Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Grace United Methodist Church, Macksville, with Pastor Elaine Lord presiding. Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. on Sunday at Minnis Chapel, Macksville. Burial will be in Prattsburg Cemetery, near Hopewell.Memorials may be sent to the Trousdale United Methodist Church re-building fund, in care of Minnis Chapel, Macksville.

DEINES, Edna M.

b. 12 July 1920 - Bazine, Kansas

d. 28 Feb 2008 - Victoria, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, March 2, 2008, Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

RUSSELL - Edna M. Milberger, 87, died Feb. 28, 2008, at St. Johns Rest Home, Victoria.
She was born July 12, 1920, in Bazine, the daughter of Jacob and Hannah Janke Deines. She attended Bazine area schools. She was a homemaker and farmer's wife.
She belonged to St. John Lutheran Church, Russell.
On May 15, 1938, she married William DIETZ. He died Aug. 4, 1976. On June 18, 1986, she married Ralph MILBERGER. He died Oct. 12, 1998.
Survivors include: a son, Daryl; a daughter, Diana Edgmon; a brother, Marvin Deines, Chesapeake, Va.; a sister, Bernice Swopes, Ponca City, Okla.; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by four brothers, Lawrence, Rueben, Herman and Arthur Deines and a sister, Martha Deines.
Celebration of Life will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. John Lutheran Church, Russell. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, Russell, with the family present from 6 to 7 p.m. Burial will be in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to the Alzheimer's Unit at St. Johns Rest Home, in care of the mortuary.

DEINES, Edna Marie

b. 12 Jul 1920 - Bazine, Kansas

d. 28 Feb 2008 - Victoria, Kansas

From Hays Daily News - Sunday, March 2, 2008, Submitted by Harlin Och

Edna Marie (Dietz) Milberger, 87, Russell, died Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008, at St. John's Rest Home, Victoria. She was born July 12, 1920, in Bazine to Jacob and Hannah (Janke) Deines. She attended local schools in Bazine. She married William DIETZ on May 15, 1938. He preceded her in death on Aug. 4, 1976. She later married Ralph MILBERGER on June 18, 1986. He preceded her in death on Oct. 12, 1998. She was a homemaker.

Survivors include a son, Daryl Dietz; a daughter, Diana Edgmon; a brother, Marvin Deines, Chesapeake, Va.; a sister, Bernice Swopes, Ponca City, Okla.; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. John Lutheran Church, Russell; burial in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Russell. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, with family present from 6 to 7 p.m. at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, Russell. Memorials are suggested to Alzheimer's Unit at St. John's Rest Home, Victoria in care of the mortuary. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.pvpmortuary.com

DEINES, Esther Schlotthauer

See Esther Schmidt

DEINES, Harry

b. 22 Jan 1924 - Billings, Montana

d. 26 Mar 2008 - Billings, Montana

From Billings Gazette, Billings MT - 28 Mar 2008, Submitted by Henry L. Schmick

Harry Deines went to be with the Lord on the morning of March 26, 2008, surrounded by his family.
Harry was born Jan. 22, 1924, in Billings. He was the 11th of 13 children born to George and Katharina Deines. He grew up on the family farm west of Billings and found his soul mate in Helen MILLER, the girl next door. They were married on March 12, 1944.
Harry bought a farm and spent most of his life farming until 1983, when he got hurt and moved to town. Harry and Helen just celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary. They had two wonderful children, Carol Strauss and Harry James Deines, both of Billings; and were blessed with three grandchildren, Doreen (Len) Richardson, Fred (Missy) Lanch and Amanda (Travis) Nagel. His family went forth and multiplied, resulting in 10 great-grandchildren: Tyler, Ashley, Kyndra, Amber, Len Jr., Autumn, Betty, Adrian, Brandi and K.Lee. He was preceded in death by his parents, six brothers and one sister.
Harry worked hard and played hard. He was a wonderful musician and loved playing his dulcimer board in the Big Sky Polka Band with his sister, Sarah, and brother-in-law, Ed Popp. Harry led a long and prosperous life surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was the best Papa in the world. We love you and will miss you forever.
Visitations will be at Smith West Chapel, 304 34th St. West, from noon until 8 p.m. Saturday, March 29, and Sunday, March 30, and Monday, prior to the funeral. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, March 31, at the Smith West Chapel, with interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

DEINES, Martha H.

b. 19 Apr 1906 - Tregro County, Kansas

d. 28 Mar 2008 - Wallace, Kansas

From Salina Journal - Tuesday, April 1, 2008, Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

WALLACE -- Martha H. Mai, 101, died Friday, March 28, 2008. Mrs. Mai was born Martha H. Deines on April 19, 1906, in Trego County. Preceding her in death was her husband, William. Surviving family includes children Arthur, Raymond, Vernon, William V., Marilyn and David. The funeral will be Friday at 10:30 a.m. Mountain time at Sharon Lutheran Church, Goodland. Visitation will be Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m. Mountain time at Koons Funeral Home, Sharon Springs. Memorials may be made to the church and mailed to Koons Funeral Home, 211 N. Main, Goodland 67735-1555

DEINES, Robert L.

b. 9 Apr 1943 - Boulder, Colorado

d. 23 Jan 2008 - Great Bend, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Friday, January 25, 2008, Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

HOISINGTON - Robert L. Deines, 64, died Jan. 23, 2008, at Central Kansas Medical Center, Great Bend.
He was born April 9, 1943, in Boulder, Colo., the son of Herman F. and Sara A. Arter Deines. A lifetime resident of the Galatia-Hoisington area, he was involved in farming and dirt construction. He also started Dartmouth Sand, of which he was a co-owner. He belonged to the Concordia Lutheran Church, Hoisington.
On April 16, 1967, he married Bernice NIEDENS. She survives.
Other survivors include: son Kirk and wife Sarah, Hoisington; daughter, Renita and husband, Dr. Tyler Schremmer, Hoisington; his mother, Sara, Otis; a brother, Jim, Wichita; sisters, Kathryn Ahlvers, Great Bend, Marcia Brewer, Edwardsville, Ill., and Vickie Riedl, Woodward, Okla.; four grandchildren, Trent and Tricia Schremmer, and Blake and Noah Deines.
He was preceded in death by his father; a brother, Frank; and a sister, Elizabeth.
Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Concordia Lutheran Church, Hoisington, with the Rev. Mark Lovett presiding. Prayer service will be at 7 p.m. today at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home and 9:30 a.m. until service time Saturday at the church. Burial will be in the St. John Lutheran Cemetery, rural Susank. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Concordia Lutheran Church in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 146, Hoisington KS 67544.

HOISINGTON - Deines, Robert L., 64, died Jan. 23, 2008. Service 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Concordia Lutheran Church, Hoisington. Survivors: wife, Bernice; son, Kirk; daughter, Renita Schremmer; mother, Sara; brother, Jim; sisters, Kathryn Ahlvers, Marcia Brewer, Vickie Riedl; 4 grandchildren. Nicholson-Riche FUneral Home. Published in the Wichita Eagle on 1/25/2008.

DEINES, Ruth A.

b. 27 Mar 1926 - Fort Collins, Colorado

d. 21 Dec 2007 - Cheyenne, Wyoming

From Wyoming Tribune-Eagle, Cheyenne, WY - 25 Dec 2007

Ruth A. Kehl, 81, of Cheyenne, passed away Dec. 21 at Davis Hospice Center.
She was born March 27, 1926, in Fort Collins, Colo. and moved to Cheyenne after high school. She married Lawrence KEHL on Sept. 26, 1948, in Fort Collins.
Mrs. Kehl worked at Fort Warren (now F.E. Warren Air Force Base) and then at the Veterans Administration Medical Center where she retired in 1983.
Mrs. Kehl was a member of First Congregational Church and enjoyed cooking, gardening and spending time with family and friends.
She is survived by a son, Larry Kehl of Cheyenne; a brother, Elmer Deines of Eaton, Colo.; two sisters, Clara Heckman and Irene Tripple both of Fort Collins and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Kehl on June 18, 1984; her parents, Henry and Mary Katherine Deines and a brother Albert Deines.
Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel of the Chimes with the Rev. J.D. Megason officiating. Interment will be in Cheyenne Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Bill Thompson, Terry Deines, Jack Sipes, Keith Deines, Chris Durmas and Gabe Barajas. In lieu of flowers, friends who wish may consider a donation to the American Cancer Society or the Cheyenne Animal Shelter.

DeJARNETTE, Polly

b. 29 Dec 1929 - Miami, Oklahoma

d. 16 Fed 2008 - WaKeeney, Kansas

From Hays Daily News - February 19, 2008, Submitted by Harlin Ochs

Polly Sultzer, 78, WaKeeney, died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008, at Trego County-Lemke Memorial Hospital, WaKeeney. She was born Dec. 29, 1929, in Miami, Okla., to Frank and Blanche (Lindsey) DeJarnette. She married Eugene "Jim" SULTZER, JR. on Sept. 7, 1955, in Norton. He preceded her in death April 12, 1993. She was a switchboard operator for United Telephone Co.

Survivors include a son, De Sulzer, Hays; two sisters, Patty Mai, WaKeeney, and Dolly DeJarnette, Russell; and three grandsons.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in WaKeeney City Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Memorials are suggested to Lutheran Home in care of Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.

DEPPERSCHMIDT, Linda

b. 12 Oct 1912

d. 19 Apr 2008 - Ness City, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, April 21,2008, Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

NESS CITY - Linda Rupp, 95, died April 19, 2008. She was born Oct. 12, 1912 to Clements and Mary Lang Depperschmidt. On Oct. 27, 1931, she married Clarence RUPP. He preceded her in death on Nov. 7, 1990.
Survivors include: daughter, Jolene M. O'Connell and Daniel; brother, George Depperschmidt; sister, Mary Pfannenstiel; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by son Robert, a brother John Depperschmidt, four sisters, Katherine Munsch, Anna Stoecklein Margaret Haas and Maeina Tittel, grandchild Tracy Clouston, great grandson, Michael "Mikey" Young
Parish Vigil will be at the church at 7 p.m. on Tuesday. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday at the Sacred Heart Church with Fr. Henry Hildebrandt presiding. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday at Fitzgerald Funeral home and the Church form 5 p.m. to service time on Tuesday. Burial in Sacred Heart cemetery. Memorials to Sacred Heat School.

DERR, Jock

b. 29 Jul 1938 - Sioux County, Nebraska

d. 9 Apr 2008 - Henderson, Nevada

From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 18 Apr 2008, Submitted by Henry L. Schmick

HENDERSON, Nev. - Jock "Jack" Derr, Jr., 69, died quietly at his home in Henderson, Nev. on Wednesday, April 9, 2008.
His Memorial Service will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, April 19, at the Lyman United Church of Christ with Pastor Bob Smith officiating. Private family inurnment will follow at the Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Condolences may be left at jonesmor@charterinternet.com and will be forwarded to the family. Jones Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
He was born July 29, 1938, in Sioux County, Neb. to Jock "Jack" and Mary (Rexius) Derr His parents moved to the Lyman area where the family farmed. Jack attended school in Lyman and after graduation, he joined the Air Force. He was stationed in Alaska and spent the next four years there playing baseball. After his term with the military, he returned to the Lyman/Mitchell Valley area to farm. Jock worked there until 1987 when he moved to Henderson, Nev.
Survivors include his beloved wife Pat of Henderson; children, Rebecca Hort (Wayne) of Torrington, and Jay Derr (Pam) of Nacogdoches, Texas. He will be greatly missed by granddaughters, Breann Hort and Sandra Derr, and grandsons, Clay, Zane and Jared Hort, and Casey and Thomas Derr; stepchildren, Mary Kinsel of Lyman, Angela Edmonds of Henderson, Russell (Bobbi) Dockins of Las Vegas, Robert (Sandra) Dockins of Cheyenne and Kenneth (Rosie) Dockins of Othello, Wash; five step grandsons, 10 step-granddaughters, three great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Also his sister, Marion Derr, of Lyman and brother Larry Derr (Corkie) of Lingle, Wyo., sisters-in-law, Mary Ann Derr of Lyman and Barbara Derr of Morrill.
He was proceeded in death by his parents, Mary and Jack Derr, Sr., his sister Elsie, brother Robert of Morrill, and Bill of Lyman.

DEUTSCHER, Gerald L.

b. 12 Dec 1947 - Jamestown, North Dakota

d. 13 Mar 2008 - Avon, Indiana

From Billings Gazette, Billings, MT - 16 Apr 2008, Submitted by Henry L. Schmick

AVON, Ind. - Gerald L. Deutscher, age 60, Avon, formerly of Billings, was born on Dec. 12, 1947, in Jamestown, N.D. He passed away March 13, 2008, after a three-year battle with colon cancer.
A memorial service was held March 15, in Avon.
Gerald graduated from Billings West High and joined the U.S. Marines in 1966 and served our country in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged in 1969. After graduating from EMC with a BS in biology and graduate school at South Dakota State University, he began working for the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service in 1973, and retired in 2006 after 33 years of service. He worked and managed wildlife refuges in South Dakota, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Midway Is., and concluded his career as manager of the Guam National Wildlife Refuge. He was very proud of protecting and preserving our country's natural resources for future generations.
He is survived by his wife, Sonok; mother Hertha; sister Janice; brothers Gary (LloydAnn), Allan (Marijke), Terry, Rick (Kathy); stepdaughter Gina (Russ) White; stepson Christopher Scott; four granddaughters; seven nephews; four nieces; 12 grandnephews and nieces; and other family members, Nancy Deutscher, Cindy Deutscher and Beckie Cariveau. His father, Gerhard; sister Arlene Hankel; and nephew Justin Deutscher preceded him in death.
A gathering of friends and family to celebrate Gerald's life will be held April 19, 1 to 4 p.m., at the Elks Club, 934 Lewis Ave.

DeWeese, Clara Mae

See Clara Mae LaFever

DICK, Forrest Junior

b. 16 May 1924 - Topeka, Kansas

d. 8 Apr 2008 - Belleville, Kansas

From Salina Journal - April 15, 2008, Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

AGENDA -- Forrest Junior Dick, 83, Agenda, died Tuesday April 8, 2008, at Belleville Healthcare Center, Belleville. He was born May 16, 1924, in Topeka to Forrest Cecil and Ellen Josephine Anderson Dick. He married Margaret KAGLE. She preceded him in death. He married Avalee ENGLUND on Oct. 3, 1973, in Cheyenne, Wyoming. He was an over-the-road truck driver until his retirement in 1986.
Survivors include his wife, Avalee Dick, Agenda; stepdaughter, Trish Bishop and husband Tim, Concordia; stepson, Terry Cherney and wife Paula, Agenda; niece, Carol Parker and husband Al Aburto, San Diego, California; seven step-grandchildren; eight step-great-grandchildren; two great nieces; and three great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret; parents; a daughter, Deborah Dick; sisters, Mildred Valk and Dorothy Vannice; and brother, Chester Dick

Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Chapel, Concordia, with Pastor L. Dean Thomspon officiation. Burial will be at a later date in Union Cemetery, Wayne, Kansas. Memorials may be made to Meadowlark Hospice and Agenda United Methodist Church Friends may sign the register from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home. The body was cremated.

DIEHL, Daniel J.

b. 4 May 1943 - Ness City, Kansas

d. 23 Jan 20908 - Wichita, Kanas

From Wichita Eagle - Sunday, February 3, 2008, Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

Diehl, Daniel J., 64, Wichita, died Wed., Jan. 23, 2008 at his home. He was born May 4, 1943 in Ness City, KS. the son of Rudolph and Anna (Haas) Diehl. He is survived by his wife, Corie Diehl of Wichita, a son, Eric Siegrist and grandchild of Houston, TX., a daughter, Michelle Siegrist of LaCrosse, KS., a brother, Ron Diehl and wife of Hays, two sisters, Diane Zimmerman and husband LaVern of Great Bend, KS, and Eileen Bieker of Goddard, KS., a sister-in-law, Francis Diehl of Hays. He was preceded in death by brother, Willis Diehl and a brother-in-law, Virgil Bieker. Memorial services will be at a later date with Inurnment in St. Joseph Cemetery. The body was cremated. Brock's North Hill Chapel, 2509 Vine is handling local arrangements. Condolences may be sent to Ron J. Diehl, 2103 Oak, Hays, KS. 67601. Published in the Wichita Eagle on 2/3/2008

DIEHL, Ruth Alice

b. 29 Jul 1919 - Chapman, Kansas

d. 30 Jan 2008 - Roeland Park, Kansas

From Salina Journal - Saturday, February 2, 2008, Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

Ruth Alice (Diehl) Kauffman ROELAND PARK -- Ruth A. Kauffman, 88, former Abilene resident, died Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008. She was born July 29, 1919, near Chapman. She was a homemaker. Surviving are a son, Robert H. of Roeland Park; a daughter, Ardean Dunn, Overland Park; 2 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, Abilene, Monday, Feb. 4, 2008, at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Enterprise, Kansas. Friends may call at the funeral home until time of service. The family of Ruth Kauffman suggests that friends may contribute to the Alzheimer's Disease Association.

ABILENE - Kauffman, Ruth A. (Diehl), 88, died Jan. 30, 2008. Service 1 p.m. Monday, Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home. Survivors: son, Robert of Roeland Park; daughter, Ardean Dunn of Overland Park; 2 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren. Published in the Wichita Eagle on 2/2/2008.

DIETRICH, Calvin David

b. 20 Nov 1924 - Simpson, Kansas

d. 3 Feb 2008 - Scottsbluff, Kansas

From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 8 Feb 2008, Submitted by Henry L. Schmick

Calvin David "Cal" Dietrich, 83, of Scottsbluff, died Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, at his home.
Private Memorial Services will be held Thursday, Feb. 7, at the Jolliffe Funeral Home in Scottsbluff, with Pastor Ron Nuss-Warren officiating. In keeping with his wishes, his remains were cremated.
His obituary may be viewed online at www.jolliffefuneralhome.com where online condolences may be made for the family.
Cal was born Nov. 20, 1924, in Simpson, Kan. to LeRoy and Florence O. (Pearson) Dietrich. The family lived in Hemingford for a short time, and when Cal was seven years old, he moved with his family to the Gering valley. He was educated in the Gering schools and graduated from Gering High School with the class of 1942. In June of 1947, he was united in marriage to Mary Helen GALUSHA in Loveland, Colo. Cal and Mary Helen farmed in the Gering valley with his father for many years. He worked for Cawley's Tater Flakes, Montgomery Wards, and he and his wife owned and operated the Uniform and Maternity House in Scottsbluff. After he retired, he assisted his son, Sam, in his business in Gering.
Cal was an avid hunter and fisherman and was a longtime member of the National Rifle Association, Bluffs Shooters, and the Scottsbluff Elks Lodge #1367. He was a good man, husband and father. He will be sorely missed by all whose lives he touched.
Survivors include his sons, Sam Dietrich of Gering, Greg (Rexina) Dietrich of Redmond, Wash.; daughter, Linda Fisher of Kansas City, Mo.; sister, Charlene Cawley of Scottsbluff; grandchildren, Julia Fisher, Jennifer Cowling, Carl Dietrich, Mellany Dietrich and Mike Dietrich. His special friend and caregiver, Rae Ann Schmitz of Scottsbluff, special friend, Shelli Morgan of Scottsbluff and numerous great-grandchildren also survive him.
His parents, wife Mary Helen, his brothers Leonard and Roy and his sister Charlotte Humphrey preceded him in death.

DIETZ, Edna M. Milberger

See Edna M. Deines

DIETZ, Robert James

b. 9 Nov 1934 - Edgar, Montana

d. 21 Dec 2007 - Worland, Wyoming

From Billings Gazette, Billings, MT - 23 Dec 2007, Submitted by Henry L. Schmick

WORLAND, Wyo. - Robert James Dietz, 73-year-old Worland resident, died at his home on Dec. 21, 2007, surrounded by his family.
He was born in Edgar, Mont., on Nov. 9, 1934, to Jacob and Pauline (Schleining) Dietz. He attended school in Bridger, Mont., and was active in many sports. He graduated high school from Bridger High. Following high school, Bob farmed with his folks and then went to work for Bice Trucking Line as a mechanic.
On May 17, 1957, he married Dolores FRANK in Red Lodge. That same year, Bob and Dolores moved to Worland, where they later formed a partnership with Mel and Lois Dietz, "OK Rubberwelders," which later became "Mels OK Tire Inc." Dolores passed away on Feb. 26, 1996. Bob later married Angie Batt on Feb. 6, 2001, in Bullhead City, Ariz. They continued to make their home in Worland.
Bob was an avid sports fan, enjoying sports at the local high school, state and professional levels. Camping was a favorite pastime and he was an active supporter of the Ag Community. He also loved to garden and was the main supplier of sweet corn to our community. The sweet corn was planted and tended by him and then picked and sold by his children and grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Dolores; his sisters, Ella Boucher, Edith Dietz, Viola Foust; and brothers, Arthur, Chris, Harold and Ray.
He is survived by his wife, Angie; children, Lori (Brent) Brown of Dickinson, N.D., Frank (Tori) Dietz, Shellie (Jim) Miller, all of Worland; stepsons, Terry (Donna) and Darren Batt; brother Mel Dietz of Worland; sisters, Evelyn Coe of Billings, Violet Davis of California, Barb Long of Laurel, Mont., Betty Martinson of Forsyth, Mont.; grandchildren, Marissa (Jason) Satkunam, Angela and Joey Miller, Derrick, Bryan and Kylee Brown; step-grandchildren, Tobi Brown, James, Chance and Hunter Batt, and Kadi Peterson.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, at Zion Lutheran Church in Worland, with Reverend Ralph Partelow officiating. Interment will follow at Riverview Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be held at the church from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to the Zion Lutheran Church in care of Bryant Funeral Home, PO Box 524, Worland, WY 82401. Bryant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

DIETZ, Rose F.

b. 18 Jan 1919 - Russell County, Kansas

d. 28 Mar 2008 - Prairie Village, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, March 29, 2008, Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

GALATIA - Rose F. Dietz, 89, died March 28, 2008, at Brighton Gardens, Prairie Village, Kansas. She was born Jan. 18, 1919, in Russell County, the daughter of John and Katherina Deines Dietz. Longtime rural Galatia resident later moving to Great Bend, Kansas, she was a homemaker.
She was a member of the United Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Milberger, Ks., where she was the past organist for many years.
On Nov. 7, 1937, she married Rudolph FUNK at Milberger, Kansas. He preceded in death Oct. 21, 1988.
Survivors include: son, Thomas Dietz and his wife Rosemary, Eudora, Ks.; two daughters, Sharon Gruber and her husband Richard, New Orleans, La., and Karla Kelly, Shawnee Mission, Ks.; brother, Bernard Dietz, Point Richard, CA.; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by five brothers, Solomon, Hubert, Herbert, Arthur and Carl Dietz, two sisters, Elizabeth Haun and Clara Merkle and a grandson Cameron Kelly.
Funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 31, 2008, at United Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Milberger, Ks., with Pastor Amy Austin P.M.A. presiding. Visitation will be Sunday 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 pm all at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home and 11:30 am till service Monday at the church. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Galatia. Memorials are suggested to the United Emmanuel Lutheran Church in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, P.O. Box 146, Hoisington, Kansas 67544.

DIETZ, Rose

b. 18 Jan 1919 - Russell County, Kansas

d. 28 Mar 2008 - Prairie Village, Kansas

From Great Bend (Kan) News - March 30, 2008, Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

GALATIA — Rose Funk Dietz, 89, died March 28 (2008) at Brighton Gardens in Prairie Village. Born Jan. 18, 1919, in Russell County, she was the daughter of John and Katherina (Deines) Dietz. She married Rudolph FUNK on Nov. 7, 1937, at Milberger. He preceded her in death Oct. 21, 1988. She later married Herman DIETZ at Portland, Ore. He preceded her in death Oct. 17, 2005. A homemaker, she was a longtime rural Galatia resident, later moving to Great Bend. She was a member of the United Emmanuel Lutheran Church at Milberger, where she served as an organist for many years.

Survivors include a son, Thomas Funk, and his wife Rosemary of Eudora; two daughters, Sharon Gruber and her husband Richard of New Orleans, La., and Karla Kelly of Shawnee Mission; a brother, Bernard Dietz of Point Richmond, Calif.; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by five brothers, Solomon, Hubert, Herbert, Arthur and Carl Dietz, two sisters, Elizabeth Haun and Clara Merkle, and a grandson, Cameron Kelly.

Funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at United Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Milberger, with Pastor Amy Austin, P.M.A., officiating. Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery, Galatia. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today, with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m., at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, and 11:30 a.m. until service time Monday at the church. Memorials are suggested to the church in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.nicholsonrickefh.net. Funeral arrangements provided by Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home 415 North Main/ P.O. Box 146 Hoisington, KS 67544 620-653-4165 Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, March 30, 2008

DINGES, Robert Lee

b. 1 May 1948 - Hays, Kansas

d. 3 Mar 2008 - Russell County, Kansas

From Hays Daily News - Thursday, March 6, 2008, Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

Robert Lee Dinges, 59, Victoria, died Monday, March 3, 2008, in an automobile accident in Russell County. He was born May 1, 1948, in Hays to Wendelin "Buddy" and Alvera (Leiker) Dinges. He married Jane T. (BRUNGARDT) on Sept. 14, 1974, in Victoria. He was a partner in D and S Masonry for 30 years. He was a member of St. Fidelis Catholic Church, Victoria 3rd degree Knights of Columbus, St. Fidelis Assemble Knights of Columbus 4th degree and Victoria Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1751.

Survivors include his wife, of the home; three sons, Troy Thomas Dinges and wife, Cathyrn, Lawrence, Travis John Dinges and friend, Stacy VonLintel, Victoria, and Tyson Lee Dinges, Manhattan; a brother, Ken Dinges and wife, Carol, Hays; three sisters, Kathy Montgomery and husband, Dale, Hays, and Denise Gross and husband, Marvin, and Debbie Witthuhn and husband, Kevin, all of Bazine; his parents; and a grandson, Logan Thomas Dinges.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Fidelis Catholic Church, Victoria, burial in St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Saturday, both at Cline's Mortuary, Victoria. A vigil will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday, followed by a 3rd and 4th degree Knights of Columbus rosary, with VFW joining at 8 p.m., all at the mortuary. The 4th degree Knights of Columbus will stand honor guard from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Memorials are suggested to St. Fidelis Catholic Church, Cathedral of the Plains Charitable Fund Inc. or Masses in care of the mortuary.

DINGES, Robert Lee

b. 1 May 1948 - Hays, Kansas

d. 3 Mar 2008 - Russell County, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday. March 6, 2008, Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

VICTORIA - Robert Lee Dinges, 59, died March 3, 2008, in an auto accident in Russell County.
He was born May 1, 1948, in Hays, the son of Wendelin "Buddy" and Alvera Leiker Dinges. He was a partner in D and S Masonry for 30 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in Vietnam.
He belonged to St. Fidelis Catholic Church, Victoria 3rd degree Knights of Columbus, St. Fidelis Assembly Knights of Columbus 4th degree, and Victoria Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1751.
Survivors include: his wife, Jane T., of the home; three sons, Troy Thomas, Lawrence, Travis John, Victoria, and Tyson Lee, Manhattan; a grandson, Logan Thomas; his parents, Hays; a brother, Ken, Hays; and three sisters, Kathy Montgomery, Hays, Denise Gross and Debbie Witthuhn, both of Bazine.
A vigil service will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday, followed by a 3rd and 4th degree Knights of Columbus rosary, with the Veterans of Foreign Wars joining, at 8 p.m. Friday, all at Cline's Mortuary, Victoria. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Fidelis Catholic Church, Victoria. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Friday and 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary. Burial will be in St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria. Memorials may be sent to St. Fidelis Catholic Church in care of the mortuary.

DINKEL, Gerard

b. 27 Apr 1919 - Victoria, Kansas

d. 9 Jan 2008 - Hays, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Friday, January 11, 2008, Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

HAYS - Gerard Dinkel, 88, died Jan. 9, 2008, at Hays Medical Center, Hays.
He was born April 27, 1919, at Victoria, the son of John J. and Catherine Dreiling Dinkel. He was a bookkeeper and yardman for 30 years at Hardman Lumber Company in Hays.
He belonged to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and the Hays Veterans of Foreign Wars post No. 9076. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during World War II.
On Jan. 8, 1946, he married Henrietta ROME at Victoria. She survives.
Other survivors include: two daughters, Janet Dinkel, Holyrood; a sister; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. - Cline Mortuary of Hays and Victoria is in charge of the arrangements.

HAYS - Dinkel, Gerard, 88, died Jan. 9, 2008. Service 10 a.m. Saturday, Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Survivors: wife, Henrietta; daughters, Janet Dinkel, Peggy Grabbe; sister, Elizabeth Dinkel; 2 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. Cline's Mortuary. Published in the Wichita Eagle on 1/11/2008.

DINKEL, Wilmer W., Sr.

b. 18 Nov 1925 - Victoria, Kansas

d. 18 Feb 2008 - Victoria, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, February 20, 2008, Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

VICTORIA - Wilmer W. Dinkel, Sr., 82, died Feb. 18, 2008, at St. John's Health Care Center, Victoria.
He was born Nov. 18, 1925, south of Victoria, the son of Wendelin J. and Pauline Dreiling Dinkel. A resident of Victoria, he was a plant operator and a truck driver at Russell Redi-Mix Co., Russell, for 39 years, retiring in 1990. He belonged to St. Fidelis Catholic Church and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1751, both in Victoria. He served in the U.S. Army.
On Sept. 3, 1952, he married Irene E. HONAS in Ellis. She survives.
Other survivors include: a son, Wilmer W. Jr., Victoria; two daughters, Agnes Dreher, Guymon, Okla., and Mary Ann Windholz, Victoria; a brother, Alvin F., Victoria; a sister, Irene Beran, Great Bend; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Beverly Dinkel.
A Victoria Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at 6:30 p.m. followed by a vigil service at 7 p.m. and a VFW rosary at 7:30 p.m. today at Cline's Mortuary, Victoria. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Fidelis Catholic Church, Victoria. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today and from 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Thursday at the mortuary. Burial will be in St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, with military honors conducted by the Victoria VFW Post No. 1751. Memorials may be sent to the St. Fidelis Catholic Church or the masses, both in care of the mortuary.

VICTORIA - Dinkel, Wilmer W. Sr., 82, died Feb. 18, 2008. Service 2 p.m. Thursday, St. Fidelis Catholic Church. Survivors: wife, Irene; son, Wilmer Jr.; daughters, Agnes Dreher, Mary Ann Windholz; brother, Alvin; sister, Irene Beran; 9 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. Cline's Mortuary. Published in the Wichita Eagle on 2/20/2008.

DIRKS, Dewayne Lee

b. 12 Sep 1933 -

d. 24 Apr 2008

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Friday, April 25, 2008, Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

SCOTT CITY - Dewayne Lee Dirks, 74, died April 24, 2008. He was born Sept. 12, 1933, to Walter and Ella Unruh Dirks. On Sept. 19, 1954, he married Delilah KOEHN. She died Jan. 22, 1976, in Scott City, Kansas. On June 6, 1976, he married Dorothy UNRUH. She survives.
Survivors include: son, Keith; daughters, Janalee Dirks, Gayla Doolittle, Donna Schmidt; brother, Kenneth Dirks, five sisters, Norma Jantz, Doris Harms, Thelma Schafer, Irene Holdeman, Jeanette Koehn; three grandchildren
Funeral service 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Pence Mennonite Church, Pence. Visitation from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Price & Sons Funeral Home, Scott City. Interment in Scott Mennonite Church Cemetery, Pence. Memorials to Gospel Tract or Bible Society, in care of funeral home.

DIRKS, Michelle A.

b. 31 Aug 1983 - Paris, Texas

d. 8 Feb 2008 Cedaredge, Colorado

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, February 11, 2008, Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

SCOTT CITY - Michelle A. Koehn, 24, died Feb. 8, 2008, at her home, Cedaredge, Colo., after a short-term illness.
She was born Aug. 31, 1983, in Paris, Texas, the daughter of Richard and Janell Unruh Dirks. She was a former resident of Scott City.
On March 13, 2005, she married Wendell KOEHN in Scott City. He survives.
Other survivors include: her parents, Scott City; a brother, Brandon Dirks, Scott City; a sister, Joni Koehn, Marienthal; and her grandparents, including, Jim and MaryAnn Unruh, Scott City.
Funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Scott Mennonite Church, Scott City, with Minister Charles Nightengale presiding. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Scott Mennonite Church Cemetery. Price and Sons Funeral Home, Scott City, is in charge of arrangements.

DOCKTER, Robert

b. 18 Jun 1925 - Tuttle, North Dakota

d. 12 Mar 2008 - Bismarck, North Dakota

From Casper Star Tribune, Casper, WY - Tuesday, 11 Mar 2008, Submitted by Henry L. Schmick

GILLETTE -- Memorial service for Robert “Bob” Dockter, 82, will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 12, 2008, at the Walker Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Scott Firminhac of the Trinity Lutheran Church officiating. Inurnment will take place at a later date in Sunset Memorial Cemetery in Bismarck, N.D.
He died March 8, 2008, at Campbell County Memorial Hospital from complications of surgery.
He was born on June 18, 1925, the son of Jake and Alvina (Nagel) Dockter in Tuttle, North Dakota. He was raised and educated in Tuttle.
On July 2, 1948, he was married to Sadie OJANEN in Bismarck, N.D. At the time of his death they had been married for almost 60 years.
He left the family farm near Goodrid, N.D. in the spring of 1948, to work as a mechanic for Davis Chevrolet in Bismarck, N.D. He was employed there for nine years and decided to make a change in his vocation. He moved to Utah to attend school and became an employee of CB & R Railroad in Wyoming, now known as the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad.
He retired in 1987 and since then has worked in carpentry and maintenance and volunteered at the Senior Center. He also delivered Meals on Wheels with his wife. He was a member of the American Legion and of Trinity Lutheran church.
He is survived by his wife, Sadie, his sons, Kevin R. Dockter and his wife, Mark H. Dockter, his daughters Patrice Carter and her husband, and Lori Baken and her husband, brothers, Arnold Dockter and his wife, Dale Dockter and his wife, sisters, Hattie Zechiel, Erma Stordahl and her husband, Elsie Schmitke, Florence Kleeck and her husband, eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Herbert and Ervin Dockter, and three sisters, Gertrude Desing, Clara Fairchild and Ester Herty.
A memorial has been established in his name to benefit the American Diabetes Association and memorials can be sent to the Walker Funeral Home at 410 Medical Arts Court, Gillette, 82716.

DOERFLER, Sharon

See Sharon Giebler

DOLECHEK, John

b. 30 Oct 1884- - Russia

d. 6 Jan 1953 - Dickinson, North Dakota

From The Dickinson ND Press 7 Jan 1953, Submitted by eusteel@cox.net

John Dolechek, retired farmer, Dickinson, died at the St. Joseph’s hospital Tuesday, Jan. 6. The cause of death was a stroke. He had been ill about six days.
Funeral services will be conducted for the deceased Thursday, Jan. 8, at 10 a.m. in the St. Joseph’s church with Msgr. George Aberle officiating. Burial will be in the St. Joseph’s church cemetery.
Mr. Dolechek was born in Russia, Oct. 30, 1884. He came to the United States in 1901 and homesteaded on a farm ten miles south of Dickinson. He retired in 1943. He was married to Emelia FRENZEL Nov. 22, 1909, in Dickinson. Three sons and a daughter were born to them.
Besides his wife he is survived by his children: the sons, Adolph and Louis, both of Dickinson and a daughter, Mrs. Phil Dukart, Dickinson; five grandchildren; brothers, Max, Joe, Valentine and August, all of Dickinson, and two sisters, Mrs. Val Kuntz, New England and Mrs. George Hoffman, Dickinson.
A son, Anton, was killed in World War II, in the South Pacific. Three brothers and two sisters and his parents preceded him in death. The Mischel-Olson funeral home is in charge of arrangements. The Dickinson ND Press 7 Jan 1953

DORSCH, Carole Ellen

See Carole Ellen Nuss

DOUGHERTY, Armella

See Armella Pfannenstiel

DOUGLAS, Betty Lou Sharp

See Betty Lou Schultz

DREILING, Dennis J.

b. 23 Nov 1941 - Garden City, Kansas

d. 6 Mar 2008 - Garden City, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Friday, March 14, 2008, Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

GARDEN CITY - Dennis L. Dreiling, 66, died March 6, 2008.
He was born Nov. 23, 1941, in Garden City, the son of Godfrey and Anna Goetz Dreiling. On Nov. 6, 1980, he married Connie J. SMITH. She survives. Other survivors include: children, Troy Lee Dreiling, Amanda Fawcett, Kris Smith, Kurt Smith, Kevin Smith, Kelley Hernandez, Kirk Smith, Alan Dreiling and Rhonda Scully; brother, Donald; sister, Jane Frazier; 12 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
Memorial Mass will be at 6 p.m. Monday at St. Dominic Catholic Church, Garden City, with Father Wesley Schawe presiding. A private family burial will take place in Kaw City, Okla. Memorials to the Nathan Smith Medical Fund, in care of Garnand Funeral Home, Garden City.

DREILING, LaVina M.

See LaVina M. Urban

DREILING, Simon L.

b. 14 Mar 1920 - St. Peter, Kansas

d. 28 Feb 2008 - Oakley, Kansas

From Salina Journal - Saturday, March 1, 2008, Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

OAKLEY -- Simon L. Dreiling, 87, Oakley, died Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008. Mr. Dreiling was born March 14, 1920, in St. Peter. He was a farmer. He was preceded in death by his parents: Frank and Amelia (Brungardt) Dreiling; wife Pauline (Beesley); brother Pete Dreiling; and sisters Mary Deges and Pauline Rohleder. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Oakley. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home. A rosary will be said at a wake at 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the church or Gove County Medical Center Long Term Care, in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 221, Oakley 67748.

DREILING, Simon L.

b. 14 Mar 1920 - St. Peter, Kansas

d. 28 Feb 2008 - Quinter, Kansas

From Hays Daily News - Saturday, March 1, 2008, Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

Simon L. Dreiling, 87, Oakley, died Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008, at Gove County Medical Center Long Term Care, Quinter. He was born March 14, 1920, in St. Peter to Frank and Amelia( Brungardt) Dreiling. He married Pauline BEESLEY on June 27, 1950, in Longmont, Colo. She preceded him in death in 2001. He was a farmer.

Survivors include a nephew and a niece.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Oakley; burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, Oakley. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, Oakley. A rosary/wake will be at 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to St. Joseph Church, Oakley, or Gove County Medical Center Long Term Care in care of the funeral home.

DREITH, Florence L.

b. 21 Oct 19`6 - Berthoud, Colorado

d. 25 Jan 2008 - Fort Collins, Colorado

From The Coloradoan - Fort Collins, CO - January 27, 2008 , Submitted by shsteel@yahoo.com

Florence L. Sterling, 91, passed away Jan. 25, 2008, at Good Samaritan Village.

Florence Lillian Dreith was born Oct. 21, 1916, the second of seven children, to George Jr. and Amelia (Spomer) Dreith on the family farm east of Berthoud. She graduated from Johnstown High School in 1934. Florence moved to Fort Collins in 1950. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church for almost 60 years. She was a homemaker who was devoted to family, helping others and doing volunteer work. She was a volunteer at Columbine East for 28 years. Florence married Wilfred (Fritz) STERLING on Dec. 4, 1963. Together, they enjoyed being with family and traveling. She was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Shirley Jean Schwindt; husband, Fritz Sterling; brother, Harold Dreith; and sisters, Dorothy Jean Dreith and Virginia Manning.

Florence is survived by sons, Kenneth (Janice) Schwindt, Robert (Patty) Schwindt, David (Michelle) Sterling, all of Fort Collins, Mike (Connie Kovach) Sterling of Powell, Wyo., and Roger (Bernita) Sterling of LaPorte; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; her sisters, Helen Axelson of Longmont, Frances Rutt of Johnstown and Mary Ann Yocky of Loveland; and numerous relatives.

A viewing will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008, as well as from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008, at Allnutt Funeral Service Drake Road Chapel. Interment will follow at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Roselawn Cemetery. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. John's Lutheran Church, 305 East Elizabeth St., with a reception to follow. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church or Fort Collins Good Samaritan in care of Allnutt Funeral Service, 650 W. Drake Road, Fort Collins, CO 80526. Please visit www.allnutt.com to view Florence's online obituary, sign the family guest book and send condolences.

DRISCOLL, Mary McNally

See Mary Hammersmith

DUKART, Catharina

See Catharina Hegel

DUKART, Monica

b. 1 Nov 1858 - Russia

d. Dec 1951 - Schefield, North Dakota

From The Dickinson ND Press 11 Dec 1951, Submitted by eusteel@cox.net

Monica Dukart Kuntz, age 83, of Schefield, passed away Sunday at the St. Joseph’s hospital after being ill for one week. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at the St. Pius church in Schefield at 10 a.m. with the Reverend B. Damus officiating.
Mrs. Kuntz was born in Russia November 1, 1868. She came to the United States in 1906. She was married to Simon KUNTZ in Russia in 1888. Thirteen children were born to them, three of whom preceded her in death. The children are Nick, Dickinson; Joe, St. Pius; Frank, Anton and John of St. Pius, Mary at home; [Mrs.] X. Obrigewitch, Richardton; Mrs. Joe Fitterer; Gladstone; Mrs. John Fichter, Gladstone; and Mrs. Val Walter, New England.
She is survived by twin sisters, Mrs. Mary Weber, Dickinson; and Mrs. John Hamann, Fromberg, Mont.; two brothers, Joe Dukart, Dickinson; and Emanuel of Dickinson.
Mrs. Kuntz was a member of the St. Pius church. The Mischel funeral home is in charge of arrangements.
The Dickinson ND Press 11 Dec 1951

DUMLER, Martha Estella

See Martha Estella Reinhardt

DUMLER, Michael Alexander

b. 9 Dec 1955 - Fort Collins, Colorado

d. 22 Jan 2008 - Bremerton, Washington

From Coloradoan, Ft Colliins, CO - 25 Jan 2008, Submitted by Henry L. Schmick

Michael Alexander Dumler, 52, of Port Orchard, Wash., died in Bremerton, Wash., on Jan. 22, 2008. He was born Dec. 9, 1955, in Fort Collins to Albert and Georgia (Schwerdfeger) Dumler. He graduated from Fort Collins High School in 1974 and the University of Northern Colorado in 1994 with a BSBA in finance. He married Janice Renae SAVKO on May 28, 1987, in Phoenix, Ariz.

Michael worked for 13 years as an accountant, most recently as a property accountant for Pinnacle Realty Management in Seattle. He enjoyed Bible study, woodworking, home remodeling, day trips, his dogs "George and Sam" and fellowship with his friends. He was a member of Trinity Bible Fellowship in Silverdale, Wash.

Surviving are his wife, Janice of the family home in Port Orchard; father, Albert Dumler of Eaton; and sister, Thelma (Ed) Taylor of Galeton. He was preceded in death by his mother, Georgia Dumler.

DVORAK, Anton A.

b. Unknown - Russia

d. Feb 1952 - Dickinson, North Dakota

From The Dickinson ND Press 28 Feb 1952, Submitted by eusteel@cox.net

Rites for Anton A. Dvorak, pioneer settler of this area, will be conducted Thursday (1952) at the St. Peter and Paul church, at New Hradec at 10 a.m. with the Rev. L. Brydl officiating at the services. A requiem mass will be given at the St. Wenceslaus church at 9 a.m. Thursday with Father Pribl conducting the services. He will be buried in the St. Peter and Paul’s cemetery.
Mr. Dvorak died on Monday at Rochester, Minn., after an illness of about four months. The cause of death was given as cancer.
He was born in Russia and came to the United States in 1903. He had lived at New Hradec until six years ago when he came to Dickinson and retired from farming.
His wife is the former Anna KOSTELECKY. They were married at New Hradec. Four children were born to them, two of whom survive him. They are William, Dickinson and Laudie of California. One daughter, Sister Mary Bertilla and an infant son preceded him in death. Others who survive him are four grandchildren, and five brothers and a sister. The brothers are Stanley, Frank, Joe and Vincent all of Dickinson; John of South Heart; and Mrs. John Kubas of Dickinson.
The Mischel funeral home is in charge of the arrangements. The Dickinson ND Press 28 Feb 1952

DYCK, Margaret

b. abt 1906

d. 16 May 2007

From The Wichita Eagle - Friday, May 18, 2007, Submitted by Harvey May

BUHLER - Dyck, Margaret, 101, died May 16, 2007. Visitation 2-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, Buhler Mortuary. Service 10 a.m. Thursday, May 24, Buhler Mennonite Bretheren Church. She is survived by nine nieces and nephews living in Texas, Oklahoma, California, Virginia and Washington. Buhler Mortuary, 620-543-2220.

DYCK, Velma L.

b. 18 Apr 1932 - Hesston, Kansas

d. 14 Jan 2008 - Hillsboro, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, January 16, 2008, Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

HESSTON - Velma L. Dyck Jantzen, 75, died Jan. 14, 2008, at Parkside Homes, Hillsboro.
She was born April 18, 1932, in Hesston, the daughter of Jacob and Fannie Yost Dyck. She was a schoolteacher. She belonged to the Meridian Church.
On Jan. 31, 1988, she married Melvin JANTZEN in Hesston. He survives.
Other survivors include: two sons, Scott, Wichita, and Daniel, Colorado; a daughter, Lea and Stuart Isaac, Durham; two brothers, John Dyck, Hesston, and Kenneth Dyck, Newton; two sisters, Neva Schmidt, Moundridge, and Margaret Ensz, Inman; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Harold Dyck, Hesston; and two grandchildren, Holly and Kyle Isaac.
Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Meridian Church, rural Hesston, with Ministers Eldon Wenger and Shawn Giesel presiding. A service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Cimarron Mennonite Church, Cimarron. Visitation will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m. today at the church, with the family present today, and from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at the church in Cimarron. Burial will be in Cimarron Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice in care of Jost Funeral Home, Hillsboro. Condolences may be sent to the family via jost@jostfuneralhome.com.