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KAMERZEL, Peg J.

See Peg J. Stoeling

 KAMPBELL, Leo

b. 16 October 1925 - Gering, Nebraska

d. 28 Jan 2008 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska

From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 30 Jan 2008, Submitted by Henry L. Schmick

Leo Kampbell, 82, of Scottsbluff, died Monday, Jan. 28, 2008, at his home.
His funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 31, at the Zion Evangelical Church in Scottsbluff with Pastor Garry Schick officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery with Military Graveside Rites provided by the Nebraska National Guard.
Memorials in his name may be made to the church or to Prairie Haven Hospice. Friends who wish may call at the Jolliffe Funeral Home Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Thursday at the church one-hour prior to the funeral service. His obituary may be viewed online at www.jolliffefuneralhome.com where online condolences may be made.
Leo was born Oct. 16, 1925, in Gering to Henry and Barbara (Gettman) Kampbell. He grew up and received his education in the valley and later worked for Morey Mercantile. He served his country during World War II in the United States Army from 1945 until 1947. He married Irene RUPPEL on March 23, 1947 in Scottsbluff. Leo and Irene farmed and fed cattle east of Scottsbluff until his retirement in 1988. Following his retirement he remained active in his son's farming operation for a number of years.
Leo was a long time member of the Zion Evangelical Church where he had served both as deacon and trustee. He had been a high ten beet grower for Western Sugar for a number of years and also was a member of Admiral Dewey Post #1681, VFW.
Survivors include his wife, Irene; son, Les (Shannon) Kampbell of Scottsbluff; daughter, Lori Brown of Scottsbluff; grandchildren, Bryan (Aimee) Kampbell of Pittsburg, Pa., Erin Kampbell of Lincoln, Lindsay (Scott) Eisenmenger of West Point, Neb. and Stephanie Brown of Scottsbluff and a great-granddaughter, Silvia Rose Kampbell of Pittsburg, Pa. He is also survived by his sister, Leona (Richard) Walker of Scottsbluff.
His parents; brothers, Harry and Carl Kampbell; sisters, Mary Zwetzig and Katherine Herdt; half brothers, John and Henry Kampbell and half sisters, Clara Zitterkopf and Katie Wells preceded Leo in death.

KAREY, Joseph

b. 10 Feb 1876 - Russia

d. 29 Jun 1951

The Dickinson ND Press 3 Jul 1951, Submitted by eusteel@cox.net

Joseph Karey of Killdeer, a retired farmer passed away at a Dickinson hospital on Friday, June 29, (1951) after he suffered a stroke. He was ill for a day. Services will be conducted on Tuesday, July 3, at the St. Joseph’s Catholic church in Killdeer at 10 a.m. with Father Richard Thilman of Grassy Butte as officiating pastor. Pallbearers will be Roy Karey, Johnny Karey, Tony Wittenger, Wendell Roshau, Alex Martin, Christ Boehm, Max Longmauir, George Remilong and Jake Fettig. Interment will be in the St. Edward’s cemetery at Killdeer.
Mr. Karey was born in Russia, February 10, 1876. He came to the United States in 1892 and has resided in this state for 59 years. He was married to Emelie BODINGER in Dickinson on November 12, 1907. He is survived by his wife, Emelie, and nine children. The children are Roy and Johnnie of Killdeer; Mrs. Anna Longmauir, Los Angeles; Mrs. Stella Martin, Columbus, Ohio; Mrs. Tillie Remillong, Dickinson; Mrs. Beatrice Wittinger, Manning; Mrs. Pauline Roshau, Killdeer; Mrs. Rose Boehm, Grassy Butte and Mrs. Angeline Fettig, Killdeer. There are also 24 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Mrs. Karey was a member of the Catholic church. The body will be in state at the Olson funeral home until the day of the funeral and rosary was to be said at the funeral home at 8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, both days.
Honorary pallbearers will be Anton Wittinger, Jacob Fettig, Mike Heiser, John Fleck, Dr. Martin, George Mohr and Wasmer Boehm. The Olson funeral home will conduct the services. The Dickinson ND Press 3 Jul 1951

KARSKY, Mary

b. 22 Apr 1875 - Russia

d. May 1950 - Dickinson, North Dakota

From Dickinson ND Press 10 May 1950, Submitted by eusteel@cox.net

Mary Buresh, 2_7 Second Ave. East, died yesterday in St. Joseph �s hospital after an illness of one week. Death was caused by a stroke.
Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. L. Brydl at 10 a.m. Thursday in Sts. Peter and Paul church in New Hradec. Interment will be in Sts. Peter and Paul cemetery.
Mrs. Buresh was born April 22, 1875, in Russia, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Karsky. She came to the United States in 1902 and lived in this state for 48 years. She married John BURESH in Russia in 1891. He preceded her in death.
Survivors include her children: Mrs. Frank Marsh, Ned and Louis, Dickinson; Steve and Frank, Manning; and Mrs. Leo Jirges, Salem, Ore. Five children preceded her in death.
Other survivors are her sisters: Mrs. Francis Barta, Dickinson; and Mrs. Anton Ficek, New Hradec; as well as 47 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren.
The Mischel funeral home is in charge of arrangements. Dickinson ND Press 10 May 1950

KARST, Dorothy Mae Pfannenstiel

See Dorothy Mae Anderson

KARY, Beatrice

b. 27 Sep 1872 - Russia

d. 4 Aug 1952 - Dickinson, North Dakota

From The Dickinson ND Press 5 Aug 1952, Submitted by eusteel@cox.net

Beatrice Schmalz of Dickinson, died at her home August 4, (1952)at 11:45 a.m. Monday. She had been ill for four months.
The funeral will be held at a time not yet set at St. Edward’s church at Fayette, and interment made at St. Edward’s cemetery.
Mrs. Schmalz was born in Russia, September 27, 1872 to Mr. and Mrs. Valentine Kary, and came to the U. S. in 1910. She was married in Russia to Michael Schmalz in 1902.
Her husband preceded her in death in 1928 and her sister, Mrs. C. Hartman, died in 1949.
Her surviving relatives include Mrs. Francis Barth (sister) of Glen Ullin and Valentine Kary (brother) of Portland, Ore.
Nine children survive: George, Ralph, Elizabeth Hartman and Mrs. Florian Schmidt of Dickinson; Kasmier and Frank of Killdeer; Roy of Seattle and Mrs. Walter Davie and Matt Fleck of Dickinson.
Funeral arrangements will be made by the Mischel funeral home. The Dickinson ND Press 5 Aug 1952

KASTRUP, Joanne Marie

b. 16 Sep 1927 - Topeka, Kansas

d. 2 Feb 2008 - Midland, Texas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, February 12, 2008, Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

MIDLAND, Texas - Joanne Marie Kastrup Franz passed away in her sleep on the morning of Feb. 2, 2008, surrounded by her family.
She was born Sept. 16, 1927, in Topeka, Kan., to Harry Kastrup and Anna Sigrid Marie Kastrup. Joanne experienced some difficulties early in her life, but she grew in physical and moral strength through the dark days of the Depression and the World War II years, developing an optimistic and indefatigable spirit. She used to tell her children stories of growing up in Kansas and of the squadrons of planes that flew over on their way to the European Theater.
She attended college in Manhattan, Kan., at Kansas State University, where she majored in Biology and met Leland FRANZ, a young mechanical engineering student. She married Leland in Topeka, Kan., on Dec. 31, 1949, and they raised seven children. After Leland left the Army following service in Korea, they traveled from oil-patch town to oil-patch town with Leland's career in Skelly Oil Company, and lived in Hutchinson, Kan.; Tulsa, Okla.; Edmonton, Alberta; Golden, Colo.; Midland and Dallas, Texas. They retired to Vail, Colo., for nine years, enjoying Colorado, but returned to spend the last 7 years in Midland, Texas.
She was a stay-at-home mother until her youngest went to school, and then worked as a librarian in Golden, Co., and in real estate and insurance in Golden and Midland. Joanne enjoyed travel, especially to England and Sweden, and to visit family members, and to research material for the book she published detailing the genealogy of the Swedish branch of her family. Family was very important to her; an only child herself, she enjoyed her large family. In Midland she was involved in the Pan-Hellenic League, the City of Midland Swim Team and the Republican Women's Club of Midland.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Joanne is survived by: her husband, F. Leland Franz; her children, Sigrid Stewart of Richmond, Texas; John Franz of Lake Ozark, Mo.; Richard Franz of Denton, Texas; Kathryn Heslinga of Eagle-Vail, Colo.; Robert Franz of Centennial, Colo.; Holly Franz of Livermore, Calif.; and Heidi Hanson of Gypsum, Colo.; and 10 grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008, at Ellis Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008, in Mount Hope Cemetery in Topeka, Kan. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be directed to Hospice of Midland, P.O. Box 2621, Midland, TX 79701. Arrangements were under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home, 801 Andrews Highway, Midland, TX 79701

KAUFFMAN, Ruth Alice

See Ruth Alice Diehl

KAUFMAN, Wesley E.

b. abt 1930

d. 19 Dec 2007 - Kingman, Kansas

From Wichita Eagle - Thursday, December 20, 2007, Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

KINGMAN - Kaufman, Wesley E., 77, retired coach, teacher, Murdock Grade School principal, farmer and stockman, died Dec. 19, 2007. Service 1 p.m. Saturday, Kingman Mennonite Church. Survivors: wife, Joyce; son, Jeff; daughters, Janelle Darr, Janene Haydon; sisters, Shirley Coykendall, Pat Warner; 3 grandchildren. Livingston Funeral Home. Published in the Wichita Eagle on 12/20/2007.

KAUTZ, Todd M.

b. 12 Apr 1965 - Bridgeport

d. 26 Jan 2008

From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 29 Jan 2008, Submitted by Henry L. Schmick

ALLIANCE - Todd M. Kautz, 42, died Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008, at Box Butte General Hospital.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Jan. 29 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church with Pastor Doug Griger officiating. Burial will be in the Alliance Cemetery.
Visitation will be at the funeral home from 1 to 8 p.m., Monday.
Memorials may be given to the Alliance Volunteer Fire Department.
Bates-Gould Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Todd was born April 12, 1965 in Bridgeport, to Marlin L. and Susan L. (Hall) Kautz.
He married Traci MELROY June 9, 1990. To this union, three children were born.
Todd was employed at Parker Hannifin at the time of his death. He enjoyed spending time with his family and riding motorcycles.
Survivors include his children, Alyssa, Ashley, and Chris Kautz; their mother, Traci Thomas; her daughter, Lindsay Swartz; and his mother, Susan Lehl, all of Alliance.
Preceding him in death were his grandparents, and his father.

KAUTZMANN, Mrs. John

b. 17 Jan 1879 - Russia

d. 6 Apr 1952

From The Dickinson ND Press 9 Apr 1952, Submitted by eusteel@cox.net

Mrs. John Kautzmann, whose home was St. Placidus community and who was residing in the St. Benedict’s home in Dickinson for the past two years, died at the St. Benedict’s home on Sunday, April 6,(1952) of a heart condition. The funeral will be held at the St. Placidus with the Reverend Alben Engel officiating. Burial will be made in the St. Placidus cemetery.
Mrs. Kautzmann was born in Russia on January 17, 1879. She came to the United States in 1903. On October 24, 1900, she was married to John KAUTZMANN in Russia. Her husband and two children preceded her in death. Survivors include her sons, John, Mott; George and Tony, Beach; two daughters, Mrs. Matt Dietrich and Mrs. Sam Steiner, Longview, WA.
She was a member of the St. Placidus Altar society and the St. Placidus church. A brother, John and a sister, Mrs. [illegible] Friedt, Mott, preceded her in death.
The body was to be taken to the Olson funeral home Tuesday, for burial. The Mischel funeral home had charge of arrangements here. The Dickinson ND Press 9 Apr 1952

KEARNS, Frances

b. 8 Apr 12924 - Denver, Colorado

d. 22 Jan 2008 - Cheyenne, Wyoming

From Wyoming Tribune-Eagle, Cheyenne, WY - 25 Jan 2008, Submitted by Henry L. Schmick

Frances Kearns Schemp, 83, of Cheyenne, died Jan. 22 (2008) at the Cheyenne Healthcare Center.
Mrs. Schemp was born April 8, 1924, in Denver and had lived here for 65 years.
She married Wilbert SCHEMP on March 16, 1947, in Denver. They enjoyed 60 years of marriage together.
Mrs. Schemp was a homemaker and was an avid painter, an excellent seamstress, and collected antiques. She especially enjoyed laughter among her family and friends. She was a member of Zion Congregational Church.
Mrs. Schemp is survived by her husband, Wilbert Schemp; three daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy and Dwight Giorgis of Cheyenne, Karen and Bill Tennant of Cheyenne, and Kim and Bob Arserio of Deerfield Beach, Fla.; six grandchildren, Shelley Vandel and her husband, Mike of Sioux Falls, S.D., Stacey Tompkins and her husband, Simon of Macon, Ga., Ryan Giorgis of Canon City, Colo., Brian Colonna of Aviano, Italy, Lyndsey Tennant of Cheyenne, and Rick Tennant of Cheyenne; five great-grandchildren, Jade and Caleb Vandel of Sioux Falls, and Sagan, Saxon, and Sinjn Tompkins, all of Macon; and close family friends, Landin Smith and Judy Harr, both of Cheyenne.
She was preceded in death by her parents Clyde H. Sr. and Beatrice (Kearns) Jay; a brother, Clyde H. Jay Jr.; and a sister, Helen Lampert.
Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel with the Rev. Elmer Wilhelm officiating. Interment of her urn will be in Beth El Cemetery. Friends may contribute to the Zion Congregational Church.

KEHL, Ruth A.

See Ruth A. Deines

KEHLER, Mildred E.

See Mildred E. Kurtz

KELLER, George E.

b. 19 Feb 1931 - New England

d. 31 Jul 1953 - Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri

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

Pvt. George E. Keller, Dickinson, died at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., at 3 p.m. July 31, 1953, of a heat stroke. The funeral was held Wednesday, Aug. 5, in Dickinson at the St. Joseph’s church at 9 a.m. with Msgr. George P. Aberle officiating.
The pallbearers were Frank Praus, Leo Heckel, Edwin Praus, Joe Schwindt, Charles Cleveland and Alvin Krank. Interment was made at St. Joseph’s cemetery.
George was born in New England Feb. 19, 1931 to Mr. and Mrs. George Keller. He was a member of the St. Joseph’s church, Dickinson.
Surviving relatives include a brother, William, New England; and four sisters, Mrs. Anton Praus, Dickinson; Mrs. Lloyd Simle, Pasco, Wash.; Mrs. Alvin Rel, Billings, Mont., and Mrs. Barney Morse, Billings, Mont.
A military escort from the N. P. depot to the Mischel-Olson chapel and a military grave side service were rendered by the Matthew Brew Post No. 3 of the American Legion of Dickinson. The Dickinson ND Press 7 Aug 1953

KELLER, Troy Ray

b. 13 Oct 1930 - Grubs, Arkansas

d. 8 Jan 1008 - WaKeeney, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, January 10, 2008, Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

ELLIS- Troy Ray Keller, 77, died, Jan. 8, 2008, at Trego County-Lemke Memorial Hospital in WaKeeney. He was born Oct. 13, 1930, in Grubs, Ark., the son of George and Charlotte Ziegler Keller. He worked as a truck driver for Groendyke for 12 years and then worked for Koch Industries for 28 years as a Gager.
He was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Korean War.
On May 18, 1952, he married Norma Jean Hembree in Chase. She survives.
Other survivors include: two sons, Jack Keller and Dave Keller, both of Ellis; two daughters, Linda Dunn and Judy Hagan, both of Ellis; a sister, Lucille, Locust Grove, Mo.; four granddaughters; two grandsons; three great-grandsons; two great-granddaughters; four nephews; and two nieces.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Wasinger Keithley Funeral Chapel, Ellis. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. until service time on Friday at the funeral chapel. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association.

KELSEY, Faye Marie Huckfeldt

See Faye Marie Corder

KELSEY, Viola M.

See Viola M. Janzen

KEMBEL, Lydia

b. 5 Jul 1918 - Fort Morgan, Colorado

d. 5 Feb 2008 - Arvada, Colorado

From Scottsbluff Star Hearld , Scottsbluff, NE - 9 Feb 2008, Submitted by Henry L. Schmick

ARVADA, Colo. - Lydia Kembel, 89, formerly of Scottsbluff, died Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008 at an Arvada, Colo. nursing home.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Monday, Feb. 11, at Dugan-Kramer Funeral Chapel with Pastor Brad Gustafson officiating. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery.
A memorial has been established to Prairie Haven Hospice. Friends may call at the funeral home from 1 to 7 p.m., Sunday and from 9 a.m. until service time Monday.
Tributes of sympathy may be left at www.dugankramer.com
Lydia was born in Fort Morgan, Colo. July 5, 1918, to Jacob and Marie (Minch) Kembel. She was one of eight children. From Fort Morgan they moved to South Dakota. They settled in the Gering and Scottsbluff area later. She lived on the family farm in her youth. Lydia worked for many years at Lawrence Drug Store in Scottsbluff. She and her sister moved to Arvada, Colo. in 2003. They resided at the Exempla Colorado Lutheran Home until her death.
Survivors include her brother, John Kembel; sister, Elizabeth Reents; nephew, Roy Reents; many nieces, nephews; and friend, Tom New.
Lydia was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Mary Loos and her brother-in-law Robert, and Esther Christman; brothers, Fred Kembel, Jake Kembel and sister-in-law Marjory and Sam Kember and sister-in-law Pauline.

KERBS, Freddie J.

b. 13 May 1922 - Otis, Kansas

d. 2 Jan 2008 - Russell, Kansas

From Salina Journal - Thursday, January 3, 2008, Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

RUSSELL -- Freddie J. Kerbs, 85, Russell, died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008.
Mr. Kerbs was born May 13, 1922, near Otis. He was a farmer.
Survivors include two sons, Brad of Eureka, Mo., and Brent of Scottsdale, Ariz.; a brother, Carl of Saratoga, Wyo.; two sisters, Viola Deutsch of Great Bend and Mary Ann Stone of Lee's Summit, Mo.; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
There will be no service. The body was cremated. The family will greet friends from 2 to 5 p.m. Friday at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, 610 N. Maple, Russell 67665. A private family interment will follow at a later time. Condolences may be left at the mortuary or pvpmortuary.com.

KERBS, Freddie J.

b. 13 May 1922 - Otis, Kansas

d. 2 Jan 2008 - Russell, Kansas

From Hays Daily News - January 3, 2008, Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

Freddie J. Kerbs, 85, Russell, died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008, at his home.
He was born May 13, 1922, to Fritz and Ethel Kerbs. He graduated from Otis Rural High School.
He married Wilma Martha TEMPLING on April 18, 1943, in Hoisington, He was a rancher and farmer in Otis, Walden, Colorado, and Saratoga, Wyo.
Survivors include two sons, Brad Kerbs, of Eureka, Mo., and Brent Kerbs, Scottsdale, Ariz.; a brother, Carl Kerbs, Saratoga, Wyo.; two sisters, Viola Deutsch, Great Bend, and Mary Ann Stone, Lee's Summit, Mo.; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Family will be present to greet friends from 2 to 5 p.m. Friday at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, Russell; private family interment will follow at a later time. Inurnment has preceded services. Condolences can be sent to the family at pvpmortuary.com or Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, Russell.

KERBS, Michael S.

b. 7 Apr 1956 - Abilene, Kansas

d. 17 April 2008 - Breckenridge, Colorado

Salina Journal - Tuesday, June 22, 2008, Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

Michael S. Kerbs, 51, Salina, Kansas, died Thursday, April 17, 2008, in Breckenridge, Colorado. He was born June 7, 1956, in Abilene, Kansas, the son of Paul and Betty (Noland) Kerbs. He grew to manhood in Hope, Kansas, attended the local schools and graduated from Hope High School with the class of 1974. On June 6, 1976, he was united in marriage with Dawn HUBBARD in Herington, Kansas. They made their home in Hope where he worked for the Hope Locker prior to moving to Salina, Kansas, in 1996. He had worked for Schwan's, Salina Scale and Tony's while living in Salina. Surviving are his wife, Dawn, of the home; one sister, Nancy Young, Salina, Kansas; one brother, Dennis Kerbs, Abilene, Kansas; and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty, in 1997; and his father, Paul, in 1999. Funeral services will be held at Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, Abilene, Kansas, Wednesday April 23, 2008, at 11 a.m., the Rev. David Anders officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Abilene. Friends may call at the funeral home until time of service. The family of Michael Kerbs suggests that friends may contribute to a memorial in his name to be established at a later date

SALINA - Kerbs, Michael S., 51, died April 17, 2008. Service 11 a.m. Wednesday, Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, Abilene, KS. Survivors: wife, Dawn; sister, Nancy Young; brother, Dennis Kerbs; many other relatives. Published in the Wichita Eagle on 4/21/2008.

KERN, Kathleen (Kathi) Marcella

b. abt 1945 - Hays, Kansas

d. 6 Jan 2008 - Overland Park, Kansas

From Salina Journal - Wednesday, January 23, 2008, Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

OVERLAND PARK -- Kathleen (Kathi) Marcella Swartz, 63, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away Sunday, January 6, 2008, in an automobile accident. Graveside services will be held at 12:00 Noon on Thursday, January 24th in Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Salina, Kansas. Memorial contributions may be made to Wayside Waifs, Inc., 3901 Martha Truman Rd., Grandview, MO 64030.
Kathi was a Master Stylist by trade and former beauty school owner. She most recently worked at the Aspen Spa and Salon in Stanley, Kansas. She was an incredibly talented artist, excellent seamstress and avid photographer. She loved playing cards and games with her family, especially her grandchildren, and spending as much time as she could with her family.
Kathi was born in Hays, Kansas. She is survived by her husband, Rex G. Swartz Sr., of Overland Park; her mother, Floretta Otstott, of Tribune, KS; sons, Leland Green (Michelle) of Wichita, KS, Lance Green (Melissa) of Rose Hill, KS, and Rex Swartz (Brittney) of Prairie Village, KS; daughters, Lori Hinnen (David) of Towanda, KS, and Lynn Sweeney (Stuart) of Linwood, KS; brother, Kurtis Kern (Susan) of Weston, MO; sisters, Mary Jo Loper (Robin) of Overland Park, KS, Ginger Egbert (Roger) of Marietta, GA, and Michele Kern of Colorado Springs, CO; grandchildren, Adrianna and Nate Green, Maggie and Oscar Swartz, Matthew Jorgensen, Anita, Amanda and A.J. Hinnen, Jacob, Andrew and Libby Sweeney. Kathi is also survived by her beloved pets, Biscuit, Max and Maddy.
Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel, 8201 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS 66204. 913-648-6224. Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at www.dwnewcomers.com

KERSCHEN, Frances

b. abt 1911

d. 18 Mar 2008 - Wichita, Kansas

From Wichita Eagle - Thursday, March 20, 2008, Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

Kerschen, Frances, 91, former member of the Dominican Sisters of Great Bend, Kansas, and special education teacher, died Tuesday, March 18, 2008.Rosary, 7:00 P.M., Sunday, March 23; service, 10:00 A.M., Monday, March 24, both at St. Joseph Catholic Church. A graveside service will follow at 3:30 P.M., Great Bend Cemetery. In addition to teaching, Frances did missionary work in Africa and served as sacristan for 10 years at St. Francis Hospital. She is survived by companion, Mary Gabel of Wichita; brothers, Al of St. Charles, MO, Jerry and Bill of Wichita, Joe of Littleton, CO; sister, Dorothy Williams of Tulsa, OK; numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial established with Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, KS 67202. & Lahey Mortuary West. Tributes may be sent to the family via www.dlwichita.com Published in the Wichita Eagle from 3/20/2008 - 3/21/2008.

KERSCHEN, Leo A.

b. 8 Oct 1935 - Andale, Kansas

d. 18 Apr 2008 - Yates Center, Kansas

From the Wichita Eagle - Sunday, April 20, 2008, Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

YATES CENTER - Kerschen, Father Leo A., 72, died April 18, 2008. He was born October 8, 1935 in Andale, KS., the son of Leo M. & Bertha A. "Jecke" Kerschen. He was a priest for 46 years. Father Leo received his education from Grade 1 through 10 in the Andale schools, and graduated from Fall River High School. He received all of his seminary education at Conception Seminary, Conception, MO. He was ordained by the ;ate Bishop Mark K. Carroll at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Andale, KS on April 17, 1962. Father Leo served the Catholic Diocese of Wichita in many capacities. He ministered at the following parishes: in Wichita, Blessed Sacrament, St. Anne & St. Margaret Mary; outside of Wichita at parishes in Pittsburg, Frontenac, Fort Scott, Fulton, Parsons, Coffeyville, Eureka, Madison & Hamilton. He was also Chaplain at Mercy Hospital in Fort Scott; Administrator at Colgan High School in Pittsburg; and Chaplain at the Newman Center at Wichita State University. He was also a member of a number of boards & committees on the Diocesan level. Father Leo was preceded in death by his parents, and 2 brothers, Gerald & Dennis. He is survived by his twin brother, Father Leon J. Kerschen. Visitation 5-7 p.m. today, St. Joseph Parish Hall, Andale, KS. The Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Andale, KS. the Funeral Mass 10:30 a.m. Monday, also at the church, Bishop Michael Jackels officiating, along with his brother priest. Interment ti follow in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Andale. Memorials to Wichita Diocese Seminary Fund or The Lords Diner. Wulf-Ast Mortuary of Mt. Hope has charge. Published in the Wichita Eagle on 4/20/2008.

KERSCHEN, Walter J.

b. abt 1927

d. 14 Jan 2008

From Wichita Eagle - Wednesday, January 16, 2008, Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

PECK - Kerschen, Walter J., 81, farmer & owner of Walt's Auto Parts, died Jan. 14, 2008. Survivors: wife, Gladys; daughters, Carla Whaleyof Haysville, Cheryl Bethelof Wichita; son, Kurt (Brandi) of Wellington, 6 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, sisters; Mildred Murray, Virginia Breitenbach, Margaret Becker, Patsy Rau. Visitation 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, Day Funeral Home, Wellington. Rosary and vigil 7 p.m. today; Mass 10 a.m. Thursday, both at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Interment at Prairie Lawn Cemetery. Memorials to St. Anthony Catholic Church, 210 N. B Street, Wellington, KS 67152. www.dayfuneralhome.info

KILWEIN, Anton

b. 15 Mar 1882 - Odessa, Russia

d. 2 Jun 1953 - Dickinson, North Dakota

The Dickinson ND Press 6 Jun 1953, Submitted by eusteel@cox.net

Anton Kilwein, 635 Sims, Dickinson, a retired farmer, passed away at St. Joseph’s hospital at 10 a.m. June 2, 1953. The funeral will be held Saturday, June 6 (today) at St. Joseph’s church at 9:30 a.m.
Celebrant for the solemn high mass will be Msgr. George P. Aberle with Deacon Father Edward Berenheid OSB and Sub-Deacon Father J. J. Schumacher. Interment will be in St. Joseph’s cemetery.
Anton Kilwein was born in Odessa, Russia, March 15, 1882 to Mr. and Mrs. Ignatz Kilwein. He came to the United States in 1906 where he lived in the Daglum community until 1919 when he moved to Post Falls, Idaho. In 1924 he moved to rural Dickinson.
When he retired in 1943 he moved to Dickinson where he resided until his death.
He was married to Mariann REITER at Richardton Jan. 31, 1910. Surviving children are Philip, Frank and Theodore, Dickinson; Elizabeth (Mrs. Glen Koll), Spokane, Wash.; Helen (Mrs. Nick M. Wanner) Dickinson; Eleanor (Mrs. Ralph Jahner) New England; Sister Jeanne d’Arc Holy Cross, Merrill, Wis.
Other surviving relatives are 12 grandchildren and a brother, Peter of Billings, Mont.
Two children preceded him in death. Funeral arrangements were made by Mischel-Olson Chapel. The Dickinson ND Press 6 Jun 1953

KLASSEN, Anna L.

b. 9 Feb 1915 - Inola, Oklahoma

d. 25 Mar 2008 - Newton, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, March 27, 2008, Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

NEWTON - Anna L. Klassen, 93, died March 25, 2008, at Newton.
She was born Feb. 9, 1915, at Inola, Okla., the daughter of Henry J. and Katie Schroeder Klassen. A resident of Newton, she retired from First National Bank and Intrust Bank in Wichita.
Survivors include: sister, Martha Epp and husband Wesley, Inman; brother-in-law, Harvey Deckert, Inman; and sister-in-law, Dina Klassen, Inman.
Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Petersen Funeral Home, Newton, with Pastor Clarence Rempel presiding. Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday with the family present from 3 to 4:40 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Newton. Memorials to Asbury Park, First Mennonite Church or Hospice Care of Kansas.

NEWTON - Klassen, Anna L., 93, died March 25, 2008. Service 10:30 a.m. Monday, Petersen Funeral Home. Survivors: sister, Martha and husband, Wesley Epp; brother-in-law, Harvey Deckert; sister-in-law, Dina Klassen. Published in the Wichita Eagle on 3/27/2008.

KLASSEN, Ella M.

See Ella M. Schmidt (nee Klassen)

KLAUS, Romilda (Ruder)

See Romilda Ruder

KLEIN, Helen Magdaline

b. 12 August 1868 - Russia

d. 1 August 1952 -

From The Dickinson ND Press 5 Aug 1952, Submitted by eusteel@cox.net

Helen Magdaline Glasser of Mott, died at the Richardton Hospital Friday evening, August 1, 1952. She has been paralyzed since 1938.
The funeral will be held today at St. Placidus church at 10 a.m. Officiating pastor will be Father Alban Engel.
The following grandsons will be the pallbearers: Henry Glasser, Albert Glasser, Joe Glasser, Leonard Barth, Robert Anner, Henry Weber, Edward Wolf and Dan S. Glasser.
Mrs. Glasser was born August 12, 1868 in Russia, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Klein. Her parents died when she was a baby and she was raised by foster parents. In November 1888 she was married to Simon GLASSER. That year they moved to Rumania and in 1900, came to the United States settling south of Glen Ullin in Morton county.
In 1918 they moved six and one half miles northeast of Mott. Her husband died in 1926.
On November 6, 1938 she suffered a stroke that left her paralyzed. Since that time she has made her home with her children.
Surviving relatives are brother, Gottleib Klein of Glendive Mont., her sons Kasper and Dan of Mott; Markus of Longview, Wash.; Nick Glasser of Dickinson; daughter Mary, (Mrs. Mike Barth) of Mott; Rose (Mrs. Tony Schmidt) of Ione, Calif.; Eva (Mrs. William Anner) of Dickinson and Monica (Mrs. Frank Wolf) of Dickinson.
Sixty-eight grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren also survive.
Three daughters and three sons preceded her in death. The Dickinson ND Press 5 Aug 1952

KLEIN, John

b. 23 Feb 1890 - Russia

d. Nov 1949 - Dickinson, North Dakota

From Dickinson ND Press 8 Nov 1949, Submitted by eusteel@cox.net

John Klein, 59, of 911 First Street, E., died at 2 p.m. Saturday in St. Joseph �s hospital, after an illness of three months. Mr. Klein was employed by the Lehigh Briquette company.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Joseph �s church. Msgr. George P. Aberle will officiate and interment will be in St. Joseph �s cemetery.
Mr. Klein was born in Russia, February 23, 1890. He came to the United States when he was a year old. He married Eva MISCHEL in 1919.
Survivors include his wife, three sons, Sebastian and John, Dickinson, and Martin, USN, Richmond, Calif., and one daughter Mrs. Rudy Hepsak of Dickinson. He also has two brothers, Frank of Dickinson and Nick, Milwaukee, Wis., and four sisters, Mrs. Jim Ehli, Mrs. Margaret Kessel and Mrs. Sebastian Frank of Dickinson, and Mrs. Jack Schwindt in Milwaukee, as well as thirteen grandchildren.
The Mischel funeral home is in charge of arrangements. Dickinson ND Press 8 Nov 1949

KLEIN, Mary V.

See Mary V. Weyrauch

KLINE, Henry

b. 12 Dec 1918 - Laurel, Montana

d. 20 Apr 2008

From Billings Gazette, Billings, MT - 23 Apr 2008, Submitted by Henry L.Schmick

LAUREL - Henry "Hank" Kline, 89, died Sunday, April 20, 2008.
Hank was born Dec. 12, 1918, to Phillip and Mary (Walker) Kline in Laurel, where he attended schools. In 1942, Hank served in the Army, earning the Asiatic Pacific Service Medal before returning to Laurel in 1946. Hank married Rose Marie RAFFERTY, June 11, 1960, at the First Methodist Church. Together, they raised two children. Mr. Kline worked as a carpenter for 49 years and enjoyed many friendships made in the construction industry.
Hank is survived by his wife, Rose Marie; daughter Debborah (Steve) Charboneau of Phoenix; a son, Rick of Billings; a brother, Herman (Pam) Kline of Laurel; one sister, Kay Metcalf of Missoula; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, four siblings and a great-grandchild.
Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, April 25, at the Remington Letcher Funeral Chapel, Laurel. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 26, at the First Congregational Church in Laurel.
Memorial contributions may be made to the New Hope Lutheran Fellowship, 101 E. Main St., Laurel, MT 59044. Condolences may be shared with the Kline family online at www.remingtonletcherfuneralservices.com. Published in the Billings Gazette on 4/23/2008.

KLING, Katherine

b. 5 Feb 1912 - New Bolzer, Russia

d. 13 Mar 2008 - Gering, Nebraska

From The Star-Herald, Scottsbluff, NE - 3/18/2008 - 3/20/2008, Submitted by Mark B.Wills

Katherine Zier, 96, known as Katy to her family, died Thursday, March 13, 2008, at Heritage Estates in Gering.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, March 20, at the Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff, followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m., at the Berean Bible Church of Scottsbluff with Pastor Scott Clark officiating. Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 19, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., followed by a family prayer and sharing service at the funeral home. The family requests memorial contributions, in Katherine's name, be made to the Berean Bible Church of Scottsbluff in lieu of flowers. Condolences may be made by visiting www.jolliffefuneralhome.com and will be forwarded to the family. Jolliffe Funeral Home has assisted the family with arrangements.
Katherine was born Feb. 5, 1912, in New Bolzer, Russia to Ludwig and Anna (Kaiser) Kling. She came to the United States in 1913 with her parents at the age of one. They lived in Ft. Collins, Colo. where she received her early education and then the family moved in 1922 to Scottsbluff, where she completed her education. Katherine married David Zier on Sept. 12, 1937, in Gering and they farmed southwest of Gering until 1966, when they moved to Kimball, where they owned and operated the Plains Motel. They retired in 1972 and moved back to Scottsbluff.
Katherine was a member of the Berean Bible Church of Scottsbluff and was active in the Women's Organization. She came to know Christ as her Savior in 1944.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Harlan and Midge of Dallas, Texas and Louis and Beverley Zier of Littleton, Colo.; brothers, John Dilk of Canada and Dick Yakel of Scottsbluff; sisters, Caroline Rexus, Katherine Welsch, Irene Loose, Alvina Kufeldt and Florence Rau all of Scottsbluff, Rose Bolzer of Mitchell and Norma Green of Gering, along with six grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were her parents; step-father; husband, David, in 1984; brothers, Jake Yakel, and Edward Kling; sisters, Betty Eby, Tillie Rexus and Nettie Grasmick and granddaughter, Stacy LuAnn Zier.

KLING, Katherine

New Bolzer, Russia

b. 5 Feb 1912 - New Bolzer, Russia

d. 13 Mar 2008 - Gering, Nebraska

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

Katherine Zier, 96, known as Katy to her family, died Thursday, March 13, 2008, at Heritage Estates in Gering.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, March 20, at the Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff, followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m., at the Berean Bible Church of Scottsbluff with Pastor Scott Clark officiating.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 19, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., followed by a family prayer and sharing service at the funeral home.
The family requests memorial contributions, in Katherine's name, be made to the Berean Bible Church of Scottsbluff in lieu of flowers. Condolences may be made by visiting www.jolliffefuneralhome.com and will be forwarded to the family. Jolliffe Funeral Home has assisted the family with arrangements.
Katherine was born Feb. 5, 1912, in New Bolzer, Russia to Ludwig and Anna (Kaiser) Kling. She came to the United States in 1913 with her parents at the age of one. They lived in Ft. Collins, Colo. where she received her early education and then the family moved in 1922 to Scottsbluff, where she completed her education. Katherine married David ZIER on Sept. 12, 1937, in Gering and they farmed southwest of Gering until 1966, when they moved to Kimball, where they owned and operated the Plains Motel. They retired in 1972 and moved back to Scottsbluff.
Katherine was a member of the Berean Bible Church of Scottsbluff and was active in the Women's Organization. She came to know Christ as her Savior in 1944.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Harlan and Midge of Dallas, Texas and Louis and Beverley Zier of Littleton, Colo.; brother, Dick Yakel of Scottsbluff; sisters, Caroline Rexus, Katherine Welsch, Irene Loose, Alvina Kufeldt and Florence Rau all of Scottsbluff, Rose Bolzer of Mitchell and Norma Green of Gering, along with six grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were her parents; step-father; husband, David, in 1984; brothers, John Dilk, Jake Yakel, and Edward Kling; sisters, Betty Eby, Tillie Rexus and Nettie Grasmick and granddaughter, Stacy LuAnn Zier.

KLIPPERT, CONRAD

b. 15 Jan 1892 - Valdor, Saratov, Russia

d. 3 Oct 1944 - Lincoln, Nebraska

From Nebraska State Journal - October 4, 1944, Submitted by Audrey Schmunk Fredstrom

Conrad Klippert, 52, 716 C, died Tuesday at his home. He leaves his wife, Elizabeth; four daughters, Mrs. Emma Sitzman, and Mrs. Rachel Schmunk, Tacoma, Wash., Mrs. Dorothy Payne, Venango, Nebraska, and Marian at home; three sons, Cpl. Sam, in the U.S. Army in Maryland; William, in the navy in the Pacific, and Gerald, at home; three sisters, Mrs. J. J. Hill, Lincoln; Mrs. Elizabeth Alles, Seattle, and Mrs. Henry Butherus, Walla Walla, Washington; five grandchildren and two brothers, Henry and George, in Russia.

KLIPPERT, Katherine Elizabeth

See Katherine Elizabeth Wagner

KNAUB, Elizabeth Grace

See Elizabeth Grace Hooper

KNAUB, Harold George

Parents from Kautz, Russia

b. 16 June 1928 - Laurel, Montana

d. 16 Feb 2008 - Bozeman, Montana

From Billings Gazette, Billings, MT - 18 Feb 2008, Submitted by Henry L. Schmick

BOZEMAN - Harold George Knaub passed away peacefully in his sleep at Mountain View Care Center in Bozeman on Feb. 16, 2008. Harold was born on the family farm 3 miles north of Laurel, Mont. on June 16, 1928. He was the youngest child of Phillip and Mary Katherine (Neibauer) Knaub. His parents were homesteaders that migrated from Kautz, Russia, also known as Volga Deutchlanders. He was baptized and confirmed in the First Congregational Church of Laurel.
Raised on the family dairy farm, he grew up with a hard work ethic, raising Holsteins, Herefords, and Red Angus. He also dry land farmed with his father and brothers, irrigated alfalfa and field corn. On the beet farm he would watch army jeeps on rail cars during WWII. He supervised German POWs and migrants in the field.
Throughout his young life a typical summer was spent harvesting sugar beets, feeding cattle and milking over 100 cows every day. He graduated from Laurel High School in 1947. He excelled in football and had an early passion for big game hunting. His favorite haunts were the Snowy Mountains, the Crazies, and the Gallatin Canyon. He was an old school, true Montana country boy to his core. He loved tracking big mulie bucks on Clappers Flats. He hunted mountain goats in the Spanish Peaks, and bull elk in Gardner and Porupine Creek, trophy whitetails in the Little and Big Snowys, and Boone and Crocket antelope on the family ranch. He had great knowledge of old Sharps and Winchesters, L.A. Huffman photos, and Western Americana. Antiques were also a passion.
In Laurel he served as president of the Laurel Rod and Gun Club, Laurel Jaycees, and was an active member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church. As a member of the Laurel Saddle Club he participated in July 4th parades as a cavalryman riding Chief, his big black horse with his German Shepherd, Pepper.
In 1953 he married Charlotte DECKER and they had three children; Scott, Jonathan (J.C.) and Laurie. The couple was divorced in 1972, after which Harold sold the family dairy farm and took a job at the very start of the Big Sky Resort as a heavy equipment operator. As a construction boss he participated in the building of the Lone Peak Triple Chair, major ski runs, and the resort infrastructure. One of his favorite tasks was transplanting huge pine trees around the Meadow Village. He lived in the historic Crail Ranch at the time. He was an active volunteer fireman on the Gallatin Canyon Volunteer Fire Department. His love for the Canyon and Lone Mountain kept him active for the next 30 years in the Big Sky area where he was regarded as one of the best "cat skinners" or heavy equipment operators in the area. He worked for Big Sky, Mont. until 1983, then joined the Operating Engineers Union where he worked construction until joining his son working for Andesite Construction in 1989. He loved the "yellow iron" and continued to work until he retired at age 75.
He spent the winters with his son Scott and his family in Toston, Lodge Grass, and Sheridan, Wyo. He also spent time with Bert Woods in Ashland, Mont. He loved watching the Dallas Cowboys play football. Harold loved his children and grandchildren with all of his soul. He was a kind, generous man, who would give you the shirt off his back. He was nicknamed "Coach" for his relationships with many of the young Big Sky residents that he befriended.
Harold was the last surviving sibling of his family. He had two brothers Bill (Violet) Knaub and Phil (Sarah) Knaub and his three sisters Katie (Adam) Schreiner, Lydia (Philip) Frank and Rosie (Adam) Reiber. He is survived by his three children, Scott (Marcella) Knaub of Lodge Grass, J.C. (Marjorie) Knaub of Big Sky, and Laurie (Gary) Smith of Fort Mill, S.C . He has eight grandchildren ? Jamey (Misty) Knaub and their children Jaden and Kimber, Philip (Alisha) Knaub and their daughter Kailey, Kelly Knaub of Anchorage, Alaska, Wesley Knaub of Lodge Grass, Jeffrey and Kristi Knaub of Big Sky, and Caitlin and Rachael Smith of Fort Mill, S.C. He is also survived by nephews and nieces Jim (Arlene) Schreiner, Sally (Roy) Laird, and Darlene (Larry) Walks; Judy Frank (Steve) Schlieve, Leonard (Anita) Knaub, Linda Knaub, Clete (Sharon) Knaub, Douglas and Mary Reiber. He also has numerous grandnephews and grandnieces.
Harold, your legacy will live on in the hearts and minds of every single man, woman and child that you touched spiritually with your special insight and deep affection for Montana. You were the end of an era of strong, hardworking pioneers and immigrants that homesteaded the frontier. His colorful cowboy language lives on ? "Savvy", "Understand", "Know what I mean" and "He's good people" were part of his daily repertoire of verbiage. He was always waiting for the "Big Job." One of his greatest pleasures in life was sitting at the top of the road to his cabin and seeing the sun flood the top of Lone Mountain early in the morning. He was keenly aware of his mortality as many of his close friends and family passed away. He always said, "When the Big Man upstairs turns the page of the Big Book of Life, and your name is on the page, it's your turn."
Harold, you had a great life and you did your best. You were so tired and worn out from 79 years of ranching and working in the field. You were so loved and in your own unique way, you loved us back so very much. Your name was on that page on Feb. 16, 2008, and your time in this life is finished. You can go home now, friend.
Thank you so much to all of the caring staff at Mountain View Care Center. Your true compassion and love meant so much to Harold and his family. You are amazing people and helped him to die with dignity.
Visitation will be 4 to 9 p.m. Monday, at the Remington Letcher Funeral Chapel, 420 19th Ave West (south of Golf Course Road). Funeral Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, at First Congregational Church of Laurel with interment at Laurel Cemetery. Condolences may be shared on-line at www.remingtonletcherfuneralservices.com

KNAUB, Myrna Katherine

See Myrna Katherine Batt

KNAUB, Patricia Eileen

b. 14 May 1952 - Alliance, Nebraska

d. 27 Apr 2008 - Alliance, Nebraska

From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 30 Apr 2008, Submitted by Henry L. Schmick

ALLIANCE - Patricia Eileen (Knaub) Martin, 55, went to meet her precious Lord Jesus Sunday, April 27, 2008, at Good Samaritan Healthcare Center in Alliance.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, May 2, at the First Christian Church in Alliance, where Patty loved to fellowship. Burial will be in the Hemingford Cemetery.
Memorials can be sent to her mother, Wilma Knaub at 424 Lane 3, Good Samaritan Village, Alliance, Nebraska. Bates-Gould Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Patty was born May 14, 1952, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Alliance to Loyd and Wilma (Hansen) Knaub. She attended school through her Junior year of high school in Alliance. The family moved to Scottsbluff in 1969 and she graduated from Scottsbluff High in 1970
Patty married Terry FROHMAN Dec. 29, 1971, in Alliance and to that union a son Shonn Andrew was born.
In 1973 she married Terry MARTIN. To that union a son was born Corey Lynn Martin.
In the late seventies Patty and her boys moved to Torrington, Wyo. where they resided until 1997 when she moved back to Alliance.
Although life handed Patty some very difficult circumstances she loved life and could always find joy. She loved to do ceramics and collect angels, teddy bears and cats. Although reading the Lord's word became an impossibility she found a way through friends and media. Patty's smile was contagious and she brought joy to those around her. She felt very loved by the many nice people at Good Samaritan.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Shonn and Paula Martin of Minatare and Corey and Rachel Martin of Denver; her mother, Wilma Knaub of Alliance; sisters and brothers-in-law, Lois and Dan Robertson and Connie and Charles Kelley of Alliance; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dwight and Mitzi Knaub of Alliance and Mike and Val Knaub of Lincoln; uncles and aunts, Betty Ann Moeller, Barb Hansen, Gordon and Joyce DeLaBarre, Bob and Carla Smith, Dennis and Pat Hansen, John and Connie Hansen, Carmen Knaub and Elsie Wernsman; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Preceding her in death was an infant sister; her dad, Loyd; uncles, Frank Moeller, Paul Hansen, Larry Wernsman and Fred Knaub and grandparents, Carl and Jessie Hansen and Mike and Lydia Knaub.

KNEIP, LaVern A.

b. 31 Dec 1922 - Byron, Nebraska

d. 10 Apr 2008 - Bryon, Nebraska

From Salina Journal - Saturday, April 12, 2008, Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

BYRON, Neb. -- LaVern A. "Pop" Kniep died April 10, 2008. He was born Dec. 31, 1922, in Byron, NE. He was a farmer. Survivors: wife, Marcella, of Byron, NE; 2 children, Paul Kniep of Hershey, NE, and Margie Kniep of Raymond, NE; 4 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 3 stepgrandchildren; 2 brothers, Wilber Kniep of Byron, NE, and Rev. Loren Kniep of Ault, CO; 1 sister, Luetta Wenske of Byron, NE. Funeral: Tuesday, April 15th, at 2 p.m. at St. Peters Lutheran Church, Byron. Visitation: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at Ahrendts Funeral Home, 315 1st Street, Deshler, NE.

KNOLL, Cecelia

b. 2 Nov 1882 - Russia

d. 5 Apr 1953 - Dickinson, North Dakota

From The Dickinson ND Press 18 Apr 1953, Submitted by eusteel@cox.net

Funeral services for Mrs. Mike Wanner were held Sunday, April 5, at the St. Joseph’s church with Msgr. George Aberle officiating at the service. Members of the St. Anthony club were pallbearers and burial was made in the St. Joseph’s cemetery.
Mrs. Wanner died at her home Thursday, April 2, after an illness of about three years.
Cecelia Knoll Wanner was born in Russia Nov. 2, 1882. Her parents were Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Knoll. She came to the United States in 1911 and was married to Mike WANNER in 1919 in Dickinson.
She was the mother of nine children and seven stepchildren. The children are Frank Wolf, Anton Wolf and John Wolf, all of Dickinson; Joseph Wolf, Yakima, Wash.; Mike Wanner, Dickinson; Mrs. Jack Metz, Yakima, Wash.; Mrs. John Muth, Yakima; Mrs. Anthony Metz, Dickinson; George Wanner, Dickinson; Jack Wanner, Gladstone; Nick Wanner, Dickinson; Phillip Wanner, Gladstone; Christ Wanner who was killed in World War II; Mrs. John Thielen, Dickinson, and Miss Margaret Wanner, San Francisco.
Other survivors are her husband and 29 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
The Mischel-Olson chapel had charge of the funeral. The Dickinson ND Press 18 Apr 1953

KNOPP, Edwin

b. 15 May 1922 - Kulm, North Dakota

d. 8 Jan 2008 - Cody, Wyoming

From Billings Gazette , Billings, MT - 10 Jan 2008, Submitted by Henry L. Schmick

CODY, Wyo. - Edwin Knopp, age 85, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008, at his home near Cody.
Ed was born May 15, 1922, in Kulm, N.D., the son of Gustave and Martha (Hoffmann) Knopp. He came to Wyoming as a young man and lived here for 70 years.
He served in the U.S. Navy and was married to Joyce BEAUCHAMP on May 12, 1947.
For 20 years, Ed was employed by Schlumberger. He owned a liquor store and was employed as a mill operator for Celotex for another 20 years. A world traveler, he traveled to all seven continents and 60 countries during his lifetime. Ed was one of the organizers of the High Country Trail Ride and an outrider for the Centennial Wagon Train. While on the trail, he entertained the group by playing his harmonica. He also enjoyed playing the fiddle and skydiving. Ed never knew a stranger and everyone he met became a friend. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Fraternal Order of Eagles, the Boot and Bottle Riding Club and St. Anthony's Catholic Church.
His survivors include his wife, Joyce, of Cody; three daughters and their husbands, Patricia and Ron Wright, of Greybull, Gladys and Don Price of Cody and St. George, Utah, and Barbara and Fritz Sears, of Boiling Springs, Pa.; three brothers, Al Hoffmann and Harry Knopp of Powell and Ronnie Knopp of Cody; a sister, Lillian Benningfield of Yakima, Wash.; two stepsisters, Mabel Roemmich, of Cody and Hannah Fink, of Lovell; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Memorial Mass will be held at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, with Father Vernon Clark officiating. Private family interment services were held at Riverside Cemetery. Those wishing may make memorial donations to Spirit Mountain Hospice, 707 Sheridan Ave., Cody, WY 82414 in Ed's memory.

KOCH, Katharina

See Katharina Fischer

KOCH, Rudolpoh A.

b. 1 Mar 1924 - Laurel, Montana

d. 9 Mar 2008 - Big Horn County, Montana

From Billings Gazette , Billings, MT - 12 Mar 2008, Submitted by Henry L. Schmick

HARDIN - Rudolph A. Koch, 83, retired area farmer, passed away March 9, 2008, in the Big Horn County Memorial Hospital, after recently being diagnosed with bone cancer.
Rudy was born March 15, 1924, in Laurel, a son of Claus and Elizabeth Arndt Koch. He received his education in Laurel and, at the age of 15, the family moved to Hardin, where his family farmed north of Hardin. Rudy and Kathy moved from the family farm to Hardin in 1981, but Rudy continued to be active in farming activities for many years after officially retiring.
Rudy married Kathryn ZIER on March 12, 1950, in Hardin, where they made their home. He was a member of the Christ E & R Church. He enjoyed rebuilding cars, gardening and yard work and tinkering with electronics and gadgets. Rudy and Kathy had a beautiful yard where Rudy was especially proud of his roses.
His parents; sisters Marie Sevens and Lydia Lausen; brothers, Herman "Butch" Koch, Henry and Pete Spomer, preceded Rudy in death.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Kathy; his daughters, Donna (Pat) Forney of Wyoming and Maribeth (Randy) Wuertz of Forsyth; two sons, Tom (Terri) Koch of Hardin and Jim Koch of Nebraska; his grandchildren, Brandon (Makenzie) Forney, Barrett (Tom) Sherman and Paige Walton; and his great-grandchildren, Jaron, Hailee Kathryn, Evan and Broddie; Rudy's buddy, "Gussie"; sister-in-law Betty Spomer; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Cremation has taken place. Memorial funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, March 13, in the Bullis Funeral Chapel. Private inurnment will follow in the Hardin Fairview Cemetery. Bullis Mortuary of Hardin has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice.

KOEHN, Chester H.

b. 18 Oct 1943 - Newton, Kansas

d. 4 Jan 2008 - Wichita, Kansas

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

BURNS - Chester H. Koehn, 64, died Jan. 4, 2008, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita.
He was born Oct. 18, 1943, in Newton, the son of Herman and Luvina Smith Koehn. A resident of Burns, formerly of Newton, he worked at Agco Manufacturing for more than 20 years.
Survivors include: his wife, Arlene; a son; two daughters; four brothers including Gilbert, Moundridge; and seven grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Eden Church of God in Christ Mennonite, rural Burns, with Lowell Koehn, Vernon Koehn, and Roland Koehn presiding. Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Monday at Petersen Funeral Home, Newton.

BURNS - Koehn, Chester H., 64, died January 4, 2008. Service 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Eden Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. Survivors: wife, Arlene; children, Sandra, Vickie & Matthew, Marshal & Miranda; mother, Luvina (Smith ) Koehn; brothers, Bob, Gilbert, Laurel & Roger; 7 grandchildren. Petersen Funeral Home, Newton, KS. Published in the Wichita Eagle on 1/6/2008.

KOEHN, Corrine

See Corrine Schmidt

KOEHN, Helen

b. 5 Nov 1930 - Ulysses, Kansas

d. 31 Mar 2008 - Moundridge, Kansas

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

MOUNDRIDGE - Helen Schmidt, 77, died March 31, 2008, at the Moundridge Manor. She was born November 5, 1930, at Ulysses KS to Sam and Hilda Schmidt Koehn.
On March 18, 1949, she married Louie L. SCHMIDT. He survives. Other survivors include: sons, Randy and Gary; daughters Donna Classen, Lorrie Holdeman and Pam Johnson; three brothers; four sisters; 21 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Gospel Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, Moundridge. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Moundridge Funeral Home, Moundridge. Burial will be in Meridian Church Cemetery, Hesston. Memorials to Moundridge Manor.

KOEHN, Michelle A.

See Michelle A. Dirks

KOEHN, Neva

b. 8 Feb 1929 - Halstead, Kansas

d. 17 Feb 2008 - Moundridge, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday - February 19, 2008, Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

BURNS - Neva Jantz, 79, died Feb. 17, 2008, at Moundridge Manor Inc., Moundridge.
She was born Feb. 8, 1929, in Halstead, the daughter of Enoch D. and Anna Smith Koehn. She was a nurse's aide at several different hospitals.
She belonged to Eden Church of God in Christ Mennonite, rural Burns.
On May 26, 1963, she married Clifford JANTZ. He died on March 29, 2002.
Survivors include: two sons, Michael Jantz, Cochise, Ariz., Bradley Jantz, Burns; three sisters, Dorothy Jantz, Burns, Edna Koehn, Newton, and Pansy Koehn, Burns; and 10 grandchildren.
She also was preceded in death by: a brother, Jesse Koehn; five sisters, Caroline Fast, Agnes Jantz, Evelyn Jantz, Wilma Schmidt, Jeralyn Koehn; and a granddaughter, Carly Jantz.
Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Eden Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, with Lowell Koehn, Vernon Koehn and Roland Koehn presiding. Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. today at Petersen Funeral Home. Burial will be in Eden Mennonite Church Cemetery, Burns. Memorials may be sent to: Harry Hynes Hospice, Moundridge Manor, in care of the funeral home

BURNS - Jantz, Neva M., 79, died Feb. 17, 2008. Service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Eden Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. Survivors: daughter, Jana Smith; sons, Michael, Bradley; sisters, Dorothy Jantz, Edna Koehn, Pansy Koehn; brothers, Glen and Stanley Koehn; 10 grandchildren. Petersen Funeral Home. Published in the Wichita Eagle on 2/19/2008.

KOEHN, Ruby

See Ruby Nightingale

KOEHN, Viola Louise

See Viola Louise Smith

KOEHN, Willard D.

b. 20 Feb 1931 - Greensburg, Kansas

d. 7 Jan 2008 - McPherson, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, January 10, 2008, Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

McPHERSON - Willard D. "Pete" Koehn, 76, died Jan. 7, 2008, in McPherson.
He was born Feb. 20, 1931, at Greensburg, the son of Amel H. and Clara Nightengale Koehn. He attended Galva High School. He worked as a rigger for Pence and Anderson Oil Co., laid brick for Koehn Construction, worked on the line for Manville Corp., worked as a grinder for Swick Guth Manufacturing, and worked as a janitor for Kit Roadranger Manufacturing until his retirement.
He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2715, and American Legion Post No. 24.
Survivors include: four sons, Mark D., Marty D., Monty D. and Mike D. Koehn, all of McPherson; two sisters, Pauline Rogers, Galva, and Genevieve Powers, Park City; a brother, John Harold Koehn, McPherson; four grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Henry W. "Hank" and Weldon D. Koehn; and two sisters, baby sister, Koehn Verneta Yost, and Joanne Helgeson.
Graveside services will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Empire Cemetery, Galva, with the Rev. Michael J. Fibranz presiding. Military honors will be presented by members of the VFW Post No. 2715 and American Legion Post No. 24, both at McPherson. Memorials may be sent to the Willard "Pete" Koehn Memorial Fund in care of Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home, McPherson.

McPHERSON - Koehn, Willard D. "Pete," 76, died Jan. 7, 2008. Graveside service was held at Empire Cemetery, Galva. Survivors: sons, Mark, Marty, Monty, Mike all of McPherson; sisters, Pauline Rogers of Galva, Genevieve Powers of Park City; brother, John of McPherson; 4 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter. Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home. Published in the Wichita Eagle on 1/9/2008.

KOEHN, Winifred V.

See Winifred V. Jones

KOFFLER, Rose Marie Ehrmantraut

See Rose Marie Decker

KOHL, Lawrence

b. 9 Jun 1935 - Lott, Texas

d. 11 Jan 2008 - Poplar

From Billings Gazette , Billlings, MT - 13 Jan 2008, Submitted by Henry L. Schmick

POPLAR - On Friday, Jan. 11, 2008, in the presence of family members Lawrence "Boots" Kohl, age 72, was called on by the Lord's angels at his home in Poplar.
Boots was the youngest of four sons born to Jacob and Genevieve Kohl in Lott, Texas on June 9, 1935.
After attending school, Boots joined the Navy in 1957. He worked as a tin bender on a navel work ship; and was honorably discharged in 1961. In February of 1961, he moved to Montana, calling Poplar his home for the remainder of his life.
On Oct. 5, 1962, Boots married Catherine T. SMITH. Together they raised four children; Cindy, Daniel, David, Karen and two adopted grandchildren, Kristen, and Scott.
Boots worked in the oilfield when he first arrived in Montana. He then went to work for his brother, John, operating the Conoco Station in Poplar. He eventually purchased the station from John and later turned it over to his son David.
After retiring, Boots worked several odd jobs: track-mobile operator for Columbia Grain, tree planter for the county, night guard for Poplar Schools, and maintenance man for Poplar City Cemetery. He was commended by many for his five years working at the cemetery!
Boots always loved traveling back to Texas to see friends and family there. He also enjoyed taking his beloved dog, Beau, for exercise, going gopher hunting, and taking drives in the country. But his favorite past-time was shooting the breeze with his friends.
Boots is survived by his wife, Catherine; daughters Cindy (Robert) Wilson of Anchorage, Alaska, Karen Bauer of Madison, S.D., Kristen (Leeland) Big Leggins, and sons, Daniel (Sheryl) Kohl, David (Suzie) Kohl, and Scott (Mandee) Kohl all of Poplar. He also is survived by 15 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; his two brothers, A. E. "John" Kohl of Missoula, and Gene (Dorothy) Kohl of Lott, Texas, and 21 nieces and nephews.
Boots was preceeded in death by his parents, his brother Ervin Kohl, his nephew, John Kohl, and his grand-nephew, Cody Kohl.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. with a vigil service to follow at 7p.m. on Monday, Jan. 14, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Poplar. His funeral service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Poplar. Interment with military honors will follow at Poplar City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at csmc@nemontel.net or www.stevensonandsons.com. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point has been entrusted with the arrangements

KOSLOWSKY, Pete L.

b. 8 Nov 1922

d. 22 Apr 2008

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, April 24, 2008, Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

HILLSBORO - Pete L. Koslowsky, 85, died April 22, 2008. He was born Nov. 8, 1922, to Martin J. Koslowsky and Mary Lohrenz Koslowsky. On June 9, 1946 he married Verna CARR. On Aug. 7, 1994 he married Leona RATZLAFF. She survives.
Survivors include: sons, Ken, Mel, Tom; step son, Don Ratzlaff; daughters, Janice Willems, Myrna Jost; step daughter, Aleen Ratzlaff, Jone Lee; brother, Jake; sister Mary Seibel; seven grandchildren, six step grandchildren; three great grandchildren.
Funeral at 11 a.m. Friday at Parkview Mennonite Brethren Church, Hillsboro. Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Jost Funeral Home, Hillsboro. Burial at 10:15 Friday in Gnadenau Cemetery, rural Hillsboro.

.HILLSBORO - Koslowsky, Pete L., 85, died April 22, 2008. Service 11 a.m. Friday, Parkview Mennonite Brethren Church. Survivors: wife, Leona; sons, Ken, Mel, Tom; stepson, Don Ratzlaff; daughters, Janice Willems, Myrna Jost; stepdaughters, Aleen Ratzlaff, Jone Lee; brother, Jake; sister, Mary Seibel. Jost Funeral Home. Published in the Wichita Eagle on 4/24/2008.

KOSTELECKY, Frank F.

b. 1 May 1870 - Russia

d. 5 Apr 1951 - Dickinson, North Dakota

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

Funeral services for Frank F. Kostelecky, a retired farmer of Dickinson will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at the St. John �s Lutheran church in Dickinson with Rev. E. I. Hageman officiating at the services. �The interment will be in the St. Wenceslaus cemetery, � Frank Mischel of the Mischel funeral home reports.
The pallbearers are, Laudie Bezdicek, Robert Kovash, Ray Kostelecky, Eddie Kostelecky, Laudie Kostelecky, Edwin Kostelecky; all grandchildren.
Mrs. Kostelecky died about 5 a.m. April 5 at his home. He had been ill about four months.
He was born in Russia May 1, 1870 and came to the United States in 1902.
He married Sophia KUDRNA in Russia in 1890.
Surviving relatives include seven children: Joe, Frank, Steve, Harry and Mrs. Frank Bezdicek all of Dickinson, Mrs. Charles Kovash of Taylor and Vince of South Heart. Four children preceded him in death. Other surviving relatives are one sister, Mrs. Katherine Simek of Dickinson and 24 great grandchildren and 50 grandchildren.
He was a member of the St. John �s Lutheran church.
The Mischel funeral home is in charge of the arrangements. Dickinson ND Press 6 Apr 1951

KOVAL, Mrs. Joe nee Svetenko

b. 9 Dec 1889 - Russia

d. 29 Dec 1952 - Dickinson, North Dakota

The Dickinson ND Press 3 Jan 1953, Submitted by eusteel@cox.net

Mrs. Joe Koval, Killdeer, died at the St. Joseph’s hospital in Dickinson Monday, Dec. 29, after an illness of about two weeks. Heart trouble was given as the cause of death.
Funeral services were held Friday, Jan. 2, at the Greek Orthodox church located south of Killdeer at 2 p.m. with the Reverend Frank Mayer officiating.
Pallbearers were George Burian, Alex Sanko, Ingval Bergen, Anton Svetenko, Edward Svetenko and Math Schuck Jr.
Mrs. Koval was born in Russia Dec. 8, 1889, and came to this country in 1911. She was married in Russia to Joe Koval in 1909. Four children were born to them and they with the husband, survive her. The children are Ted, Ronan, Mont.; Jack, Killdeer; Mrs. Albert Dvirnak, Killdeer; and Mrs. Jack Kotop, Spokane Wash.
She is also survived by a brother, Mike Svetenko and five grandchildren.
The Olson funeral home at Dunn Center had charge of arrangements. The Dickinson ND Press 3 Jan 1953

KRAFT, Anton

b. 18 Sep 1910 - Fargo, North Dakota

d. 26 Oct 1949 - Dickinson, North Dakota

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

Anton C. Kraft, 39, of 338 Second Ave. E., died at St. Joseph �s hospital, October 26 at 9:30 p.m., after an illness of ten years. Funeral services will be held Saturday at St. Joseph �s church. Msgr. George P. Aberle will officiate at the 10 a.m. service. Interment will be in St. Joseph �s cemetery.
Mr. Kraft was born in Fargo, September 18, 1910. He married Eugenia FRANK at Schefield in 1940.
Survivors include his wife, and two children, Ardella and Marylce, his mother, in Mandan, and two brothers. Also his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Anton Frank of Dickinson.
The Mischel funeral home is in charge of arrangements. Dickinson ND Press 28 Oct 1949

KRAFT, Rose Emma

See Rose Emma Miller

KRAMER, Bernard "Pete"

b. 7 Feb 1931 - Ensign, Kansas

d. 23 Dec 2007 - Wichita, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, December 27, 2007, Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

ULYSSES - Bernard "Pete" Kramer, 76, died Dec. 23, 2007, at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, Wichita.
He was born Feb. 7, 1931, at Ensign, the son of Fredrick and Margaret Spanier Kramer. He graduated from Cimarron High School in 1949. He was the owner and operator of the Mobile service station for nine years and then worked for 30 years in operations at Cities Service Helex Plant both in Ulysses.
He belonged to Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Knight of Columbus, and the Lions Club, the Dexter D. Harbour American Legion Post No. 79. Volunteered for the Grant County Fire Department for 44 years. Served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Askari ARL- 30 during the Korean Conflict.
On Nov. 21, 1955, he married Margaret "Marge" AMERIN at Plains. She survives.
Other survivors include: three sons, Robert "Bob" Kramer, Goddard, John Kramer, Plano, Texas, Tom Kramer, McPherson; three daughters, Paula Alexander, Peggy Moore, both of Ulysses, and Penny Hilbig, Lakin; a brother, Freddie Kramer, Cimarron; five sisters, LeAnn McDaniels, Desoto, Phyllis Cahoon, Dodge City, Elaine Sechler, Cimarron, Bertie Madden, McPherson, and Barbara Trent, El Dorado; 11 grandchildren; five step- grandchildren; and three step- great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by: two brothers, Valentine "Bud" Kramer, Marvin "Squirt" Kramer; and one sister, Genevieve Gray.
A vigil service will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, and Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m., both held at Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Ulysses, with the Rev. James P. Dieker presiding. Burial will follow in Ulysses Cemetery, with military rites conducted by Dexter D. Harbour American Legion Post No. 79. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at Garnand Funeral Home, Ulysses. Memorials may be sent to: Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice or Ulysses Relay for Life both in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant Ave. Ulysses, Ks. 67880.

KRAMER, Robert H.

b. 7 May 1927 - Caladonia, Wisconsin

d. 20 Feb 2008 - Denver, Colorado

From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 23 Feb 2008, Submitted by Henry L. Schmick

Robert H. Kramer, 80, of Scottsbluff, died Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008, at St. Anthony's Hospital in Denver.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Monday, Feb. 25, at Dugan-Kramer Funeral Chapel with Fr. Gerald Harr officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park with military rites by the Nebraska National Guard. A memorial has been established to Panhandle Humane Society or to Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post No. 1681. Friends may call at the funeral home from 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. until service time Monday. Tributes of sympathy may be left at www.dugankramer.com
Bob was born May 7, 1927, in Caladonia, Wis. to Robert B and Oceana (Piester) Kramer. He moved with his family to Scottsbluff as a young child. He received his education in Scottsbluff where he excelled in football and entered the US Navy August 22, 1945, and was honorable discharged on July 20, 1946. He married Collen McNERTNEY. To this union two daughters were born Deborah and Denise. He married Helen Graham Oct. 29, 1971. Bob was partners with his father and brothers, Raymond and Richard at Kramer Motors where he was a car salesman for many years. After selling the dealership Bob moved to Denver and returned to Scottsbluff in June 2001. He enjoyed fishing, traveling, and his family.
He will be missed by all who knew him.
Survivors include his daughters, Deborah Johnson, Scottsbluff and Denise (Steven) Denison, Ft. Lupton, Colo.; grandchildren, T. R. Johnson and Ericka Johnson, both of Bayard; two great-grandchildren; stepchildren, Carol Crossman, Gering, Bud (Sherry) Callaham, Worland, Wyo., Harry (Mary) Callaham, White City, Kan., and Carla Hill, Kapoeli, Hawaii; 26 step-grandchildren; and nine step great-grandchildren.
His parents; two brothers, Raymond and Richard Kramer; and sister, Dorothy Pilkington, precede him in death.

KRANK, Paul

b. 18 Sep 1903 - Dickinson, North Dakota

d. May 1952 - Dickinson, North Dakota

From The Dickinson ND Press 4 Jun 1952, Submitted by eusteel@cox.net

After a requiem mass at St. Joseph’s church in Dickinson, interment for Paul Krank took place in St. Joseph’s cemetery here Thursday morning, May 29. Monsignor George P. Aberle officiated with the Reverend Michael T. Krank and the Reverend Eugene Haspert assisting as deacon and sub-deacon.
Mr. Krank had been suffering from heart trouble for some time before his death. He had lived at 120 Second Avenue S.W. with his aged mother, Mrs. Frances Krank, and was unmarried. He was born here September 18, 1903, and spent his whole life in and near Dickinson.
He attended Dickinson State Teachers college and graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in July 1939. He taught school for 23 ½ years; including rural schools, city elementary, high school and as principal and superintendent. Finally in 1949, he was forced to retire from the teaching profession because of ill health.
He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Frances Krank; a brother, John of Dickinson; Frank Krank of Jamestown; Mike Krank of [illegible]; Peter F. Krank of Venice, Calif.; Mrs. Charles Senn of Mott; Mrs. Gerald Griffin of Dickinson; a brother-in-law, John J. Decker of Dickinson; and Mrs. Daniel Krank, a widowed sister-in-law, and children, Daniel, Richard and Donald.
His father preceded him in death in 1921; a sister, Mary in 1935, a brother, Daniel in 1949; and another brother, the Reverend Florian Krank in February of this year. The Dickinson ND Press 4 Jun 1952

KRAUS, David Brian

b. 31 Jan 1954 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska

d. 13 Mar 2008 - Morrill, Nebraska

Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 18 Mar 2008, Submitted by Henry L. Schmick and Mark B. Wills

LYMAN - David Brian Kraus, 54, of rural Lyman died Thursday, March 13, 2008, at his home. A private family burial will be at the Sunset Memorial Park in Scottsbluff.
A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 18 at Immanuel United Church of Christ in Lyman with Pastor Bob Smith officiating. Memorials may be offered to the church. Condolences may be e-mailed to jonesmor@charterinternet.com and will be forwarded to the family. Jones Mortuary in Mitchell is assisting the family with arrangements.
David was born January 31, 1954, in Scottsbluff to Sam and Irene (Huber) Kraus. He lived in Morrill for his entire life, graduating from Morrill High School in 1972. He began farming with his father when he was very young, riding on the tractors, sitting between his father's feet. He could sleep while sitting there feeling completely protected. After high school, he began farming full time and was later joined by his brother-in-law Dale Ott. The family worked together for many years. He formed his own "Rocky Top Livestock" while continuing to farm with the family. He built his own home in 2004 where he lived since that date, sharing his home with two cats. David loved the soil and his livestock. He was a life-long member of Immanuel United Church of Christ in Lyman where he was baptized and confirmed.
He is survived by his parents; sister Karen (Dale) Ott; nephews Andrew, April, Matthew, and Adam; great-nephews Devon and Luke; great-nieces Katelyn and Allison. His nephews were very special to him and he loved them dearly. His great-nephew, like always, had him by the hand and saying "Show me, Devon."
An infant brother preceded him in death.

KRAUS, Millie

b. 27 Apr 1919 - Chicago, Illinois

d. 12 Apr 2008 - Sioux City, Iowa

From The Star-Herald from 4/15/2008 - 4/17/2008.- Scottsbluff, NE, Submitted by Mark B. Wills

SIOUX CITY, Iowa - Millie Reich, 89, formerly of the Scottsbluff area, died Saturday, April 12, 2008, at a Sioux City, Iowa, hospital.
Her funeral service will at 10 a.m., Thursday, April 17, at Dugan Kramer Funeral Home in Scottsbluff with Pastor Charles Richardson officiating. Interment will be at East Lawn Cemetery at Minatare. Friends may visit from 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home. Tributes of sympathy may be left at www.dugankramer.com
Millie was born April 27, 1919, in Chicago, Ill., to Wilhemina and Gottlieb Kraus. She was married to Alex REICH on Aug. 11, 1934, at Harrisburg, Neb. They farmed south of Morrill for many years and Millie moved to Scottsbluff after her husband's death. Millie was a member of the Federated Church in Mitchell. Spending time with her family was very important to her.
In 2002, Millie moved to Sioux City, Iowa, to be closer to her family. She attended the First Methodist Church in Hinton, Iowa, and enjoyed having lunch with her friends from "Club."
Survivors include her son, Ron and his wife Suzy, of Sioux City; grandchildren, Erica Reich Lembke and her husband Gary of Columbia, Mo.; JD Reich and his wife Allison of Ames, Iowa; Brad Reich and his wife Cindy of Everett, Wash., and Tory Reich of Las Vegas, Nev.; great-grandson, Jack Reich of Ames, Iowa; her brother, Fred Kraus of Scottsbluff; daughters-in-law, Cheryl Bills of Alliance and Marilyn Rigby of Stanwood, Wash., as well as many nieces and nephews.
Preceding Millie in death were her parents; her husband, Alex; sons, Delbert and Terry Reich and four sisters, Emma Thompson, Dorothy Nuss, Mollie Vogel and Wilma Woodruff.

KREHBIEL, Elma

b. abt 1921

d. 28 Dec 2004

From The Wichita Eagle - December 29, 2004, Submitted by Harvey May

HESSTON - Huxman, Elma "Blondie," 83, homemaker, died Dec. 28, 2004. Service 11 a.m. Friday, Hoffnungsau Mennonite Church, rural Inman. Survivors: sons, John of Hesston, Jody of Andover, brother, Ben Krehbiel, Jr. of Moundridge; sister, Linda Goering of Moundridge; 2 grandchildren. Moundridge Funeral home.

KREHBIEL, Kenneth L.

b. abt 1927

d. 27 Aug 2007

From The Wichita Eagle - August 29, 2007, Submitted by Harvey May

NEWTON - Krehbiel, Kenneth L., 80, died Aug. 27, 2007. Service 10 a.m. Thursday, First Mennonite Church, Pretty Prairie. Survivors: sons, Ken of Washington, D. C., Keith of Stanford, Calif.; 2 granddaughters. Petersen Funeral Home

KREMAN, Holli Deann

b. 18 Nov 1971 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska

d. 2 Mar 2008 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska

From Scottsbluff Star Hearld , Scottsbluff, NE - 5 Mar 2008, Submitted by Henry L. Schmick

Holli Deann Siegfried, 36, of Gering died Sunday, March 2, 2008, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff.
Funeral Service will be at 2 p.m., Friday, March 7, at Faith Lutheran Church in Gering with Reverend Richard Neugebauer officiating. Interment will follow at West Lawn Cemetery in Gering.
Visitation will be Thursday, March 6, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., at the Jolliffe Funeral Home in Scottsbluff with a public Prayer Service beginning at 7 p.m. Thursday evening. Visitation will continue on Friday morning from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the funeral home and will resume at the church one hour prior to the service.
Memorials are to be made to the family for college funding of Holli's children. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.jolliffefuneralhome.
Holli was born Nov. 18, 1971, in Scottsbluff. She was raised in Bayard and graduated from Bayard High School with the Class of 1990. Holli attended West Nebraska Community College and Chadron State College, obtaining her Bachelor's of Arts Degree in teaching secondary English in 1995. She married Steven S IEGFRIED on July 23, 1994, in Bayard, to which two children were born, Gage and Hunter. Holli worked at Cellular One and Indigo Wireless prior to her childrens birth and part time at Bath and Body, and JoAnns Fabric Store more recently. Holli considered her family a top priority, and she took great pride in being a devoted mother and wife as her family grew and was proud to be a stay-at-home mother. Holli was an avid constant reader of Stephen King novels, having a collection of all his works. She also enjoyed scrap booking of her children, gardening, was a fanatical house cleaner, and an excellent cook. Holli loved her family always helping out whenever she could, and was a wonderful neighbor.
Holli is survived by her husband Steven of Gering and children Hunter, age 5 and Gage, age 8 of the home; parents, Allan and Diann Kreman of Bayard; brothers, Justin Kreman and his wife Kacey of Bayard and their children Jordon Taylor and John David, and Aaron Kreman of Bayard; maternal grandparents, Ernest and Dorothy Nuss of Gering; grandmother-in-law, Mollie Siegfried of Scottsbluff; mother-in-law, Mary Eckhardt of Gering; father-in-law, Ruben Siegfried and his wife Pat of Gering; brothers-in-law, Jerry Siegfried of Denver, Jim Siegfried and his wife Patti of Parker, Colo. and their children, Devon and Alex, Erik Eckhardt of Gering and his daughter, Audra, and Derik Eckhardt of Lincoln; grandparents, Betty Jo and John Kreman of Scottsbluff; special friend, Brenda Deem; special cousin Anita Siedenburg; and extended family Mike Scott of Texas.
Her special great-grandmother, Mollie Nuss and her husband Victor; grandparents, Bob and Lynn Scott of Mitchell; grandparent, Ruben Siegfried, and grandparents, Vernon and Lydia Schmeckpeper preceded Holli in death.

KREMAN,Holli Dean

b. 18 Nov 1971 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska

d. 2 Mar 2008 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska

From Published in The Star-Herald, Scottsbluff, NE - 3/5/2008 - 3/7/2008, Submitted by Mark B. Wills

Holli Deann Siegfried, 36, of Gering died Sunday, March 2, 2008, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff.
Funeral Service will be at 2 p.m., Friday, March 7, at Faith Lutheran Church in Gering with Reverend Richard Neugebauer officiating. Interment will follow at West Lawn Cemetery in Gering.
Visitation will be Thursday, March 6, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., at the Jolliffe Funeral Home in Scottsbluff with a public Prayer Service beginning at 7 p.m. Thursday evening. Visitation will continue on Friday morning from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the funeral home and will resume at the church one hour prior to the service.
Memorials are to be made to the family for college funding of Holli's children. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.jolliffefuneralhome.
Holli was born Nov. 18, 1971, in Scottsbluff. She was raised in Bayard and graduated from Bayard High School with the Class of 1990. Holli attended West Nebraska Community College and Chadron State College, obtaining her Bachelor's of Arts Degree in teaching secondary English in 1995. She married Steven Siegfried on July 23, 1994, in Bayard, to which two children were born, Gage and Hunter. Holli worked at Cellular One and Indigo Wireless prior to her childrens birth and part time at Bath and Body, and JoAnns Fabric Store more recently. Holli considered her family a top priority, and she took great pride in being a devoted mother and wife as her family grew and was proud to be a stay-at-home mother. Holli was an avid constant reader of Stephen King novels, having a collection of all his works. She also enjoyed scrap booking of her children, gardening, was a fanatical house cleaner, and an excellent cook. Holli loved her family always helping out whenever she could, and was a wonderful neighbor.
Holli is survived by her husband Steven of Gering and children Hunter, age 5 and Gage, age 8 of the home; parents, Allan and Diann Kreman of Bayard; brothers, Justin Kreman and his wife Kacey of Bayard and their children Jordon Taylor and John David, and Aaron Kreman of Bayard; maternal grandparents, Ernest and Dorothy Nuss of Gering; grandmother-in-law, Mollie Siegfried of Scottsbluff; mother-in-law, Mary Eckhardt of Gering; father-in-law, Ruben Siegfried and his wife Pat of Gering; brothers-in-law, Jerry Siegfried of Denver, Jim Siegfried and his wife Patti of Parker, Colo. and their children, Devon and Alex, Erik Eckhardt of Gering and his daughter, Audra, and Derik Eckhardt of Lincoln; grandparents, Betty Jo and John Kreman of Scottsbluff; special friend, Brenda Deem; special cousin Anita Siedenburg; and extended family Mike Scott of Texas.
Her special great-grandmother, Mollie Nuss and her husband Victor; grandparents, Bob and Lynn Scott of Mitchell; grandparent, Ruben Siegfried, and grandparents, Vernon and Lydia Schmeckpeper preceded Holli in death. Published in The Star-Herald from 3/5/2008 - 3/7/2008.
Scottsbluff, NE

KRENING, Elizabeth

See Elizabeth Huck

KRESGE, Evelyn Mae Jorns

See Evelyn Mae Seyfert

KREUTZER, Georgine A.

b. 10 Apr 1921 - Victoria, Kansas

d. 6 Mar 2008 - Victoria, Kansas

From Hays Daily News - Saturday, March 8, 2008, Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

Georgine A. Jacobs, 86, Hays, died Thursday, March 6, 2008, at St. John Rest Home, Victoria. She was born April 10, 1921, in Victoria to Fidelis and Philomena (Knoll) Kreutzer. She married Virgil A. JACOBS on Aug. 28, 1945, in Pfeifer. He preceded her in death in 1985. She was a homemaker and worked at Walker Air Base and Brungardt's Grocery, Victoria. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Hays. She enjoyed gardening as a hobby.

Survivors include a son, Glenn Jacobs and wife, Luanne, Lyndon; a daughter, Gail Haselhorst and husband, Irvin Jr., Hays; two brothers, Virgil Kreutzer and Francis Kreutzer; five sisters, Irma Dreiling, Melva Marmion, Philomena Berens, Rosie Staab and Lillian Kenway; two grandchildren, Trevor Jacobs, Lyndon, and Loren Haselhorst and wife, Connie, Hays; and a great-grandson, Austin Haselhorst, Hays.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a granddaughter, Jessica Jacobs, a sister, Firma Jean Kreutzer, and seven brothers, Joseph, Marcellus, Nicholas, Aloysius, Gary, Fidelis Jr. and Ludwig.

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

KREUTZER, Hildegard E.

See Hildegard E. Schaffer

KREUTZER, Silverina

See Silverina Herrman

KRIEGER, Anna Marie

See Anna Marie Weixel

KRIEGER, Gideon

b. 31 Oct 1915 - Bloomenfield, North Dakota

d. 14 Apr 2008 - Billings, Montana

From Billings Gazette, Billings, MT - 17 Apr 2008, Submitted by Henry L. Schmick

After a long and loving life, Gideon Krieger passed away Monday, April 14, 2008, with his children and several of his grandchildren at his side. During his final days, his family was constantly at his side.
Gideon was born Oct. 31, 1915, in Bloomenfield (North of Medina), Stutsman County, N.D., to Gustav(e) and Elizabeth(e) (Moser) Krieger. He worked on the family farm to support the younger members of the family and went to school, completing the eighth grade. He came to Montana to work in the beet fields in the Huntley Project area the summer of 1936. After wintering in North Dakota, he came to Montana to stay in 1937.
On Dec. 3, 1939, he married Anna Marie WEIXE (deceased March 9, 2008) in Alfred, N.D. They came back to Montana, where they farmed east of Worden for many years. On Sept. 24, 1959, he was seriously injured in a farming accident. In 1967, they moved to Billings, where he worked as a janitor for Security Federal Savings and Loan before retiring to their home in the Heights. He enjoyed being with family and friends, music (played the banjo, accordion and piano), fishing and gardening.
Gideon is survived by his brother Johnny (Hilda); sister Leona Brazer (George); daughter Joanne (Dick) Reisbig; his sons, Eugene (Nancy) Krieger, Garry (Linda) Krieger; his grandchildren, Paula (Randy) Adams, Lisa (Marvin) Sticka, Jacqueline (Harlan) Penninger, Nicole (Kevin) O'Donnell, Heather (Karl) Wenz, Kimberly (Mike) Getlinger, Travis (Jenny) Krieger, Jeff Krieger, Jennifer (Chad) Bargstadt; 16 great-grandchildren; his sisters-in-law, Joyce Krieger (Balzer) and Leah Hehn (Weixel); and brothers-in-law, Elroy (Harriet) Weixel and Reinhardt (Margaret) Weixel.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Anna; a brother, Albert; sisters Esther Weixel and Martha Baum; and his son, Michael Krieger.
Visitations will begin Thursday morning, April 17, at Smith Downtown Chapel, 925 S. 27th St. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 18, at Pilgrim Congregational Church, with interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the Pilgrim Congregational Church, Big Sky Hospice or a charity of your choice. We all wish to thank the staff at Edgewood Vista, Big Sky Hospice, friends and family for their wonderful support.

KRIEGER, Martha

b. 23 Jul 1925 - Medina, North Dakota

d. 3 Mar 2008 - Billings, Montana

From Billings Gazette, Billings, MT - 5 Mar 2008, Submitted by Henry L. Schmick

Martha Baum, 82, of Billings, formerly of Worden, passed away on Monday morning, March 3, 2008. Martha fought numerous medical challenges with unyielding strength and courage, but finally lost a good fight. She fought her hardest to the end, but it was time to go.
Martha was born to Gustave and Elizabeth (Moser) Krieger on July 23, 1925, in Medina, N.D. Her growing up years were spent on a farm in the Medina area until moving with her family to Worden in 1938. There, she met George BAUM, and they were married on April 20, 1942. Together, they devoted their time and attention to working hard on the family farm. Martha also went with George to dances, where he played banjo with the "Krieger Orchestra." Martha loved to work in her flowerbeds and was a great German cook, passing many delicious recipes down to her children. Also in her later years, her primary focus was being a much-loved grandma and great-grandma. Martha enjoyed being around all her family and friends, and especially enjoyed playing cards. She was an absolute joy to all who knew her and always had a smile.
Martha is survived by her three children, Jim (Arlene) Baum and Dora "DJ" (Gerald) Zelmer of Billings and Dianne (Henry) Greene of Ballantine; seven grandchildren, Joe Baum, Lisa (Scott) Stewart, Carrie (Steve) Wilkins, Cody Zelmer, all of Billings, Wendy (John) Nelson of Ballantine, Billie (Chris) Schaff of Worden, Amy (Wes) Frye of Malta and Amy (Brian) Stange of Bishop, Calif. She also adored and is survived by her 15 great-grandchildren. Martha also leaves behind her brothers, Johnny (Hilda) Krieger of Worden and Gideon (Anna) Krieger of Billings; sister Leona (George) Brazer of Laurel; sisters-in-law Joyce Krieger and Marie Baum of Billings; stepsister-in-law Lydia Walters of Worden; and many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, George, in 1983; brother Albert Krieger in 1999; sister Esther Weixel in 2005; and her parents and two infant sisters.
"Mom, there are no words to express the loss we feel, but are comforted knowing you are out of pain and back at Dad's side. Through our tears, we smile, knowing that you are together once again."
We would like to thank Dr. Knostman and his staff and the Dialysis Unit at Billings Clinic for all they did for Mom over the years. Thanks also to Special Transportation, West Park Village, Valley Healthcare, and also to the ICU staff at St. Vincent's Hospital during Mom's last days. We are very grateful.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 7, at the Bethlehem Congregational Church in Worden, with interment to follow at Pleasantview Cemetery in Ballantine. Memorials may be made to the Bethlehem Congregational Church or to a charity of choice.

KRIEGSMAN, Gilbert L.

b. abt 1925

d. 18 Nov 2007

From The Wichita Eagle - November 19, 2007, Submitted by Harvey May

HILLSBORO - Kriegsman, Gilbert K, 82, died November 18, 2007. Visitation 5-7 p.m. today. Jost Funeral Home, Hillsboro. Graveside service 10 a.m. Survivors: wife, Dora; several sisters and brothers-i-law. Condolences may be sent to the family via jost@jostfuneralhome.com.

KRISPENSE, Carol Jean

b. 25 Sep 1938 - Marion, Kansas

d. 23 Dec 2007 - Wichita, Kansas

From Wichita Eagle - Tuesday, December 25, 2007, Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

Riffel, Carol Jean (Krispense), 69, Friends University and Westside Christian Church preschool teacher, died Dec. 23, 2007 at her residence in Wichita. Visitation 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Zeiner Funeral Home, Marion; services 10 a.m. Thursday, Westside Christian Church, 1819 W. Douglas, Wichita and 3 p.m. Thursday, Straasburg Baptist Church, 2249 N. Pawnee Rd., Marion, Kan. Mrs. Riffel was born Sept. 25, 1938 in Marion, daughter of David and Inez (Popp) Krispense. She graduated from Marion High School in 1956 and received her Bachelor's Degree from Friends University, On Dec. 27, 1958 she married H. Edwin RIFFEL at Straasburg Baptist Church, rural Marion. She was a member and past state president of the AHSGR, member of the Quilters Guild and Book Club at Westside Christian Church and a member of After 5 Christian Woman's Club. Preceded in death by her parents and sister, Violet Kaufman. Survivors: husband, H. Edwin of Wichita; son, David and wife, Sandy of Wichita; daughters, Christine and husband, LeLayne Herbel of Lehigh, Karen and husband, Dave Baliel of Marion; brother, Steve and wife, Martha Krispense of Marion; brother-in-law, Dalmer Kaufman of Durham; 8 grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Westside Christian Preschool or Straasburg Baptist Church Building Fund in c/o Zeiner Funeral Home, PO Box 6, Marion, KS 66861. Published in the Wichita Eagle on 12/25/2007.

KRISPENSE, Carol Jean

b. 25 Sep 1938 - Marion, Kansas

d. 23 Dec 2007 - Wichita, Kansas

Salina Journal - Tuesday, December 25, 2007, Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

WICHITA -- Carol Jean Riffel, 69, Wichita, died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007. Mrs. Riffel was born Carol Jean Krispense on Sept. 25, 1938, in Marion. She was a teacher at Westside Christian Preschool.

Survivors include her husband, H. Edwin (RIFFEL), of Wichita; a son, David of Wichita; two daughters, Christine Herbel of Lehigh and Karen Baliel of Marion; a brother, Steve of Marion; and eight grandchildren.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Westside Christian Church, 1819 W. Douglas, Wichita, and 3 p.m. Thursday at Strassburg Baptist Church, 2249 N. Pawnee, Marion. Memorials may be made to Westside Christian Preschool or Strassburg Baptist Church Building Fund, in care of Zeiner Funeral Home, Box 61, Marion 66861. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

KRISPENSE, Carol Jean

b, 25 Sep 1938 - Marion, Kansas

d. 23 Dec 2007 - Wichita, Kansas

From Hillsboro Star Journal - January 9, 2008, Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

Carol Jean Riffel, 69, of Wichita, died Dec. 23, 2007. Born Sept. 25, 1938, at Marion, she was the daughter of David and Inez (Popp) Krispense. She graduated in 1956 from Marion High School and received her bachelor's degree from Friends University, Wichita. On Dec. 27, 1958, she married H. Edwin RIFFEL at Strassburg Baptist Church, Marion. She taught preschool at Friends University Preschool, then Westside Christian preschool for the past 24 years. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Violet Kaufman.

Survivors include her husband, H. Edwin Riffel of Wichita; son and his wife, David and Sandy Riffel of Wichita; two daughters and sons-in-law, Christine and DeLayne Herbel of Lehigh and Karen and Dave Baliel of Marion; brother and sister-in-law, Steve and Martha Krispense of Marion; brother-in-law, Dalmer Kaufman of Durham; and eight grandchildren.

Funeral services were Dec. 27 at Westside Christian Church, Wichita, and Strassburg Baptist Church, Marion. Memorial funds have been established with Westside Christian Preschool or Strassburg Baptist Church Building Fund, in care of Zeiner Funeral Home, Marion.

KRUG, Evelyn Ilene

b. 7 Apr 1938

d. 12 Apr 2008

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, April 15, 2008, Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

GRAND LAKE Colo. - Evelyn Ilene Schnittker, 70, died April 12, 2008. She was born April 7, 1938, to Edwin (Dick) and Gladys (Oller) Krug. She lived in Grand Lake, Colorado with her husband Delmer (SCHNITTKER), where they owned and operated an inn.
Survivors include: her husband Delmar; three daughters, Caren Schnittker, Cheryl Brown and Crystal Buck; three brothers, Richard Krug, Ralph Krug, Roger Krug; a sister, Virginia Cates; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday at Larrison Mortuary with John Hamm presiding. Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday at Larrison Mortuary, Pratt. Burial will be in Maud Cemetery in Cunningham.

KRUG, Jill Ann

b. 27 Dec 1955 - Kinsley, Kansas

d. 19 Feb 2008 - Hutchinson, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, February 20, 2008, Submitted by Harlan Ochs

STAFFORD - Jill Ann Krug, 52, died Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008, at the Hospice House of Reno County, Hutchinson. Born Dec. 27, 1955, at Kinsley she was the daughter of Harold L. and Bonnie Prater Krug. She was a 1974 graduate of Stafford High School. She was a companion and support to her mom for 30 years and had been a CNA at the Leisure Homestead of Stafford. She was a Stafford resident for most of her life.
She was confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Preston and attended services there for many years. She was a talented artist.
She is survived by: her mother, Bonnie Krug of Stafford; a brother, Kurt Krug and his wife Tamara, their children Neil, Lydia and Lauren of Lawrence; and a sister, Shirley McKamie and her husband David, their son Alex of Kirksville, Mo.
She was preceded in death by her dad.
Funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 22, 2008, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Preston with Pastor Michael Schotte presiding. Burial will be 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, 2008, at the Russell City Cemetery, Russell, Kan. Memorials may be sent to the Hospice of Reno County in care of Minnis Chapel, Stafford.

KUHL, Sydney Marvin

b. 3 Feb 1913 - Luther, Montana

d. 18 Feb 2008 - Billings, Montana

From Billings Gazette, Billings, MT - 20 Feb 2008, Submitted by Henry L. Schmick

Sydney Marvin Kuhl, age 95, of Billings, passed away on Monday, Feb. 18, 2008, at the Billings Clinic. He was born on the Kuhl family ranch near Luther on Feb. 3, 1913, to Fanny Leora and Herman Ernest Kuhl. He was the youngest of seven children.
Syd was a proud veteran of WWII and fought valiantly for his country. He was drafted into the army in 1942 and served in the 28th Infantry Division of the 109th Regiment. His Division helped liberate Paris. They fought in continuous combat all the way across France, including the fierce battles on the Maginot Line in France, and fought across Belgium, Luxemburg, and into Germany. He was wounded on the Siegfried Line, for which he was awarded the Purple Heart.
He married Valborg STRAATVEIT on Nov. 23, 1934, and they moved to Billings in 1935. Valborg died one month short of their 70th wedding anniversary in 2004. Syd was employed for 35 years as an instrument technician at the Exxon refinery. He retired in 1976 and was hired by the Sulphur plant as a part-time consultant for many years.
He is survived by his daughter, Lois Smith (Pete) of San Antonio, Texas; four grandchildren, Mike Kuhl of Denver, Ross Smith (Luisa) of Shreveport, La., Dana Smith (Brent) of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Ryan Smith (Brenya) of Houston; and nine great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Valborg; his son, Norman Kuhl; granddaughter, Jodi Kuhl; his parents; brothers, Verne, Herman and Allen; and sisters Ethel Lidstone, Edna Webster and May Zook.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, at American Lutheran Church. Lunch will follow the service. Interment with military honors will be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens following lunch. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 21, at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary. Memorials may be made to the Leukemia Society of America, Rocky Mountain Chapter, 5353 W. Dartmouth Ave., Denver, CO, 80227, or a charity of one's choice.

KUHLMAN, Ann Helen

b. 5 Nov 1915 - Lincoln County, Colorado

d. 24 Apr 2008 - Gering, Nebraska

From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 28 Apr 2008, Submitted by Henry L. Schmick and Mark B. Wills

Ann Helen Kuxhausen, 92, of Mitchell died April 24, 2008 at Heritage Estates in Gering.
Graveside services will be held at the Forest Lawn Cemetery on April 29, 2008 at 2 p.m. with Pastor Tom Hunter officiating. Online condolences may be left at jonesmor@charterinternet.com and will be forwarded to the family. Jones Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Ann was born on November 5, 1915 in Lincoln County near Kendrick, Colo. to David and Marie Kuhlman. She grew up and attended school at Henry Center, graduating in 1934. She married George A. KUXHAUSEN at Colorado Springs, Colo. Ann then moved to the Scottsbluff area with her husband, in 1941 they moved to Mitchell, where she has since resided. For many years she was employed by the Thomas Grocery Store and the James & Scotts Gamble Store in Mitchell.
She is survived by her sisters Mollie Giest and Esther Anderson of Colorado Springs, Colo., many nieces and nephews, and her special friends Reita Young and Lydia Dillman.
Her parents, husband George Sept. 30,1989, brothers Charley, David, and Henry, sisters Leah, Mary, and Ruth preceded Ann in death.

KUHN, Monika

See Monika Zimmerman

KUNTZ, Clemens

b. 15 Aug 1892 - Dickinson, North Dakota

d. 3 Jul 1949 - Dickinson, North Dakota

From Dickinson ND Press 6 Jul 49, Submitted by eusteel@cox.net

Clemens Kuntz died from a heart attack on July 3 at Dickinson ND. He was born August 15, 1892 at Dickinson. He married his first wife, Barbara HEIDT in 1937. He married Rose BOEHM in 1939.
He is survived by his children, Mathias at Helena MT, Lawrence at Omaha NE, Albert at Hettinger, Wayne, Norman, Raymond and Howard at home, Mrs. Harlan Grina at Fergus Falls MN, Mrs. Albert Thomas at Yakima WA, Mrs. Henry Perkins at Houston TX and Ramona at home; one sister, Stella Korte at Dickinson; two brothers Christ at Dickinson and Ralph at Wenatchee WA.
His brother George died about five years ago. No date set for services. Mischel Funeral Home. Notes from Dickinson ND Press 6 Jul 49

KUNTZ, Leoncardia

See Leoncardia Huschka

KUNTZ, Lorraine

See Lorraine Reilly

KUNTZ, Monica

See Monica Dukart

KUNTZ, Patricia Ann

b. 17 Aug 1962 - unk

d. Dec 2007 - Billings, Montana

From Billings Gazette, Billings, MT - 27 Dec 2007, Submitted by Henry L. Schmick

Patricia "Patty" Ann Kuntz Bonzer, 45, of Billings, died after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Patty was born on Aug. 17, 1962, to Cora Thaut and the late Benny Kuntz.
Patty is survived by her daughter, Mandy Satre; son Eli Bonzer; her loving grandchildren, Angel, Alex, Damien and Sophia; mother and stepfather, Cora and Herman Thaut; stepmother, Ann Kuntz; brothers, Ray (Donna) Kuntz, Steve (Kathy) Kuntz; sisters, Karen Kuntz, Jeanette (David C.) Steiner, Kim (Larry) Coomber; and many nieces and nephews, other relatives, friends and coworkers.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul BONZER.
Patty last worked for Albertsons, where she made many friends. She was known for her generosity and big heart. Her interests included her grandchildren, girl scouts, crossword puzzles, music, playing the clarinet and being with friends and family. Patty will be greatly missed by all.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 28, at Shepherd Emmanuel Lutheran Church.

KURTZ, Mildred E.

b. 2 Jul 1941 - Hardin, Montana

d. 21 Dec 2007 - Hardin, Montana

From Billings Gazette, Billings, MT - 25 Dec 2007, Submitted by Henry L. Schmick

HARDIN - Mildred E. "Millie" Kehler, 66, of Hardin, passed away Friday, Dec. 21, 2007, in the St. Vincent Hospital. She was born July 2, 1941, in Hardin, a daughter of Raymond and Marie Herbel Kurtz. She grew up in the North Valley and received her education in Hardin, graduating from Hardin High School in 1959.
Millie married Robert KEHLER in Hardin on Jan. 16, 1960, and the couple enjoyed 47 years of marriage while living in the Hardin area.
She began a 22-year career with the Big Horn County Treasurer's office, culminating as the County Treasurer for two terms, before her retirement in 2006. She was a faithful member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church and a past member of the Montana Treasurers Association. She enjoyed cooking and canning; however, her family was her life.
Her parents and a daughter, Carrie, preceded Millie in death.
Survivors include her husband, Bob; daughter Kristie and her husband Bob Dorn; a son, Dennis and his wife Wanda Kehler; a brother, Ken and his wife Shari Kurtz; and her grandchildren, Ryan Dorn, Tara and Kayla Findley.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, in the Hardin Redeemer Lutheran Church. Interment will follow in the Fairview Cemetery. Bullis Mortuary of Hardin has been entrusted with the arrangements. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Redeemer Lutheran Church or to the Big Horn County Historical Museum.

KURTZ, Opal Marie

See Opal Marie Price

KUXHAUSEN, Ann Helen

See Ann Helen Kuhlman