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WAGNER, Donald Joseph
b. 26 Oct 1929 - Staples, Minnesota
d. 28 Aug 2008 - Buhler, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, August 30, 2008
BUHLER - Donald Joseph Wagner, 78, died Aug. 28, 2008, at Buhler. Born Oct. 26, 1929, in Staples Minn., the son of Anthony and Elizabeth Ziegler Wagner. Married Mary Louise JARCHOW in Luverne Minn. She died April 18, 1979. Survivors include: two sons, Richard J. and Joseph D Wagner; two daughters, Jean L. Freeseman and Catherine A. Bernadi; two sisters, Mary Binsfeld, Lorraine Johnson; three grand children and six great-grandchildren. A brother Herbert precedes him in death.
WAGNER, Mark William
b. 14 Jun 1959 - Great Bend, Kansas
d. 14 Jun 2008 - Wasilla, Alaska
From Hays Daily News - Friday, June 20, 2008
Mark William "Sparky" Wagner, 49, Wasilla, Alaska, died Saturday, June 14, 2008. Born June 14, 1959, in Great Bend to Lloyd W. and Thelma (Stanley) Wagner. Married Rhonda A. PIERLOT. Survivors include his wife, of the home; a son, Kacey Wagner, Excelsior Springs, Mo.; a daughter, Tommi Mae Wagner, Meade; his father, Lloyd, and step-mother, Mary Beth Wagner, Rush Center; his step-father, Duane Schwab, Ellinwood; five brothers, Preston Wagner and Tracy Wagner, both of La Crosse, Terry Wagner, Rush Center, Ted Wagner, Pawnee Rock, and John Schwab, Liberal; and three sisters, Linda Redona, Honolulu, Tammy Wagner, Bremmerton, Wash., and Tanya Pierce, La Crosse. He was preceded in death by his mother
WAGNER, Mary
b. 28 Oct 1915 - Longmont, Colorado
d. 5 Sep 2008 - Wheat Ridge, Colorado
From Obit in Denver, CO , Ft. Collins, CO, Longmont, CO, Loveland, CO - Greeley, CO
Mary Beitz Oct. 28, 1915 - Sept. 5, 2008 - Born in Longmont to John and Anna Marie (Rudy) Wagner. Married William Beitz, and they had two children, William and Mary Ann. Died Friday at Lutheran Medical Center in Wheat Ridge. Survivors: Her sister, Helen Pope; son, William Beitz and wife Janice; grand-son, Kirk Beitz and wife Amy; granddaughter, Jeannette Crawshaw and husband Jason; four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Her parents; husband; daughter; one sister; and one brother. Note: The Beitz were originally from Holstein but moved to Michaelsdorf about 1839.
WAGNER, Theodore
b. 12 Sep 1907 - Russell, Kansas
d. 18 July 2008 - Wyoming
From Casper Star Tribune, Casper, WY - Monday, July 21, 2008
TORRINGTON -- Funeral services for Theodore "Ted" Wagner, 100, will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at the Colyer Funeral Home Chapel. He died on July 18, 2008. Born September 12, 1907 in Russell, Kan., the son of Henry and Katherine (Eurich) Wagner. Married Martha HERGERT in Lingle. He is survived by two daughters, Ruth Pearson and her husband of Loveland, Colo., and Violet McCain and her husband of Lincoln, Neb.; one brother Albert Wagner and his wife of Riverton; two sisters, Alma Schmidt and Edith Nab both of Saginaw, Mich.; five grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; six brothers, Henry, Leo, Paul, Riney, Victor, and Adolph; and one sister Mollie Davis.
WAHL, Dale Lee
b. 20 Feb 1938 - Twin Falls, Idaho
d. 13 Jun 2008 - Louisville, Kentucky
From Valerie Renner Ingram, President, Germans from Russia Heritage Society,
Bismarck, North Dakota - 15 June 2008 and Heritage Review - September 2008
Dale Lee Wahl passed away 06/13/08. Dale was an active member of GRHS and a member of the Board of Directors. He had been a driving force in developing research materials for GR family history research and the sharing of data with the membership. Born in Twin Falls, ID on 20 February 1938 to Theodore and Josephine Wahl. Married June V. OBERG. Dale died on 13 June 2008 in Louisville, Kentucky. Source: Kitsap Sun Newspaper - http:www.kitsapsun.com/news/2008/jun/22/dale-wahl-70/
WALLESEN, May Karnes (Hill)
See Florence May Hill
WALTER, Amalia Pelzl (Hornisher)
See Amalia Hornisher
WALTER, Marie
b. 4 May 1921 - Havelock, Nebraska
d. 5 May 2008 - Gering, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 6 May 2008
Marie Kehn, 87, of Gering, died Monday, May 5, 2008, in Gering. Marie was born May 4, 1921, in Havelock, Neb. to Jacob and Lydia (Britthouer) Walter. Married John KEHN. Survivors include her children, Gerald John (Linda) Kehn and Lydia Grasmick all of Gering; sisters, Esther Weinmaster, Gering and Frieda Deines, Scottsbluff; brothers, Harold Walter, Scottsbluff and Jacob Walter, Jr., Gering; grandchildren, Aaron (Beth) Kehn, Gering, Nicole (Nicholas) Liebentritt Omaha, Neb., Nathan (Jenn) Kehn, Anchorage, Alaska and Brandon Grasmick, Tompkinsville, Ky. and eight great-grandchildren. Marie was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brothers, Henry and Edwin Walter and son-in-law, Gary Grasmick.
WALTERS, Dwight A.
b. abt 1958
d. 27 May 2008 - Hays, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Monday, June 2, 2008
HAYS -- Dwight A. Walters, 50, died Tuesday, May 27, 2008, in Hays. Preceded in death by: mother, Pauline (Leiker) Walters; brother, Francis Walters Jr.; and sister, Bernita Kuhn. Survivors: father and stepmother, Francis "Red" and Mary Ann Walters, Hays; sisters, Celina Beilman and husband Gene, Hays, and Bertha Brungardt and husband Chris, Victoria; brother-in-law, Marvin Kuhn, Victoria; and sister-in-law, Teresa Walters, Emporia. Services: 11 a.m. Friday at St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church, Hays.
WALTERS, Lydia
b. 21 Sep 1914 - Lincoln, Nebraska
d. 29 Sep 2008 - Billings, Montana
From Billings Gazette, Billings, MT - 2 Oct 2008
LAUREL - Lydia Kindsfather, 94, of Laurel, passed away Monday, Sept. 29, 2008. Born Sept. 21, 1914, in Lincoln, Neb., the daughter of Jacob and Anna Elizabeth Floth Walters. After her father died in an accident in Lincoln and her mother remarried Jacob Baum of Ballantine. Lydia married Arthur KINDSFATHER.. She is survived by her four sons, Gene (Barbara) of Hurst, Texas; Don (Ginger) of Bullhead City, Ariz.; Walter (Gail) of Billings; Richard (Munien) of Laurel; and one daughter, Beverly (Bill) Ostermiller of Laurel. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Lydia Walters of Worden; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur; her parents; stepfather; two brothers, Edward and Adam Walters; two sisters, Mary Propp and Frieda Walters; one great-grandson, Justin Kindsfather; and several sisters- and brothers-in-law; and stepsister- and brothers-in-law
WALTERS, Scholastica M.
b. 19 Aug 1912 - Catherine, Kansas
d. 21 Sep 2008 - Victoria, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Tuesday, September 23, 2009
Scholastica M. Leiker, 96, Walker, died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, at Victoria. She was born Aug. 19, 1912, in Catherine, to Peter J. and Mary (Staab) Walters. Married Walter LEIKER. He preceded her in death Sept. 13, 1996. Survivors include three sons, Dennis Leiker and wife, Jan, Rolling Bay, Wash., Jerome "Jerry" and wife, Jenni, Conroe, Texas, and Wilbert "Wil" Leiker and wife, Karen, Topeka; two daughters, Lilyota "Lil" Brungardt, Gorham, and Nancy Leiker-McCoy and husband, Larry, Porter, Texas; a sister, Doris Applehans and husband, Syl, Hays; two sister-in-laws, Jeanette Walters and Joan Walters; nine grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and 13 step-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a son, Roger Leiker; a daughter, Bernita Leiker; eight brothers, Frank Walters, William Walters, Edwin Walters, Fidelis Walters, Vincent Walters, Clarence Walters, Linus Walters and Mathias Walters; three sisters, Vera Pfeifer, Alexia Munk, and Mary Ann Schulte; three infant sisters; and a son-in-law, Donald Brungardt.
WALTERS, Scholastica M.
b. 19 Aug 1912 - Catherine, Kansas
d. 21 Sep 2008 - Victoria, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, September 22, 2008
WALKER - Scholastica M. Leiker, 96, died Sept. 21, 2008. She was born Aug. 19, 1912. Married Walter LEIKER. Survivors include: sons, Dennis, Jerome "Jerry," and Wilbert "Wil"; daughters, Lilyota "Lil" Brungardt, and Nancy Leiker-McCoy; sister, Doris Applehans; nine grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and 13 step-great-grandchildren.
WAMBOLT, Alexander Eugene
b. 4 Sep 1948 - Windsor, Colorado
d. 22 Sep 2008 - Sheridan, Wyoming
From Casper Star Tribune , Casper, WY - 25 Sep 2008
SHERIDAN -- Alexander Eugene Wambolt, 60, died on Sept. 22, 2008, near Sheridan. He was born on Sept. 4, 1948, in Windsor, Colo., on the family farm, to Alec and Madeline Wambolt. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Lynne; son Cody Thayne and his wife; mother, Madeline; three grandchildren; brothers, Robert and James; two sisters, Janet Winder and Judith Lentz, Rocky and Pam Bloskas, and his eleven nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister, Ruth; father; and daughter, Amanda Brooke.
WAMBOLT, Viola M.
b. 7 Feb 1920 - Alliance, Nebraska
d. 16 Nov 2008 - Torrington, Wyoming
From Scottsbluff Star Herald, Scottsbluff, NE - 19 Nov 2008
TORRINGTON, Wyo. - Viola M. Helzer, 88, of Torrington, died Nov. 16, 2008. Viola was born Feb. 7, 1920, in Alliance, Neb., the daughter of Andrew and Mary (Rehn) Wambolt. Married Floyd HELZER. Viola is survived by a brother, Elvin Wambolt and his wife Anna of Huntley, Wyo.; two sisters, Darlyne Yates of Scottsbluff, Neb., and Elnora Fabrizus and her husband Alfred of Riverton, Wyo.; a sister-in-law, Jeanne Wambolt of Arizona; and numerous loving nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two brothers, Ed and Leo; and one son at birth.
WARD, Lora Linn
b. abt 1937
d. 31 May 2008 -Norcatur, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Tuesday, June 3, 2008
NORCATUR -- Lora Linn (Ward) Leichliter, 71, Norcatur, died Saturday, May 31, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lyman (LEICHLITER), in 1994; parents, K.G. and Jaquetta Ward; infant daughter, Roberta; and brother, Doug Ward. Survivors include her mother, Dorothy Ward, Norcatur; sons, Rodney and wife Lisa, Siebert, Colo., and Ronald, Colorado Springs, Colo.; daughter, Lila and husband Bryan Freshment, Kennewick, Wash.; and brother, Mark and wife Debbie Ward, Hugo, Colo. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Norcatur United Methodist Church, Norcatur.
WARD, Lori Anne
b. 20 Oct 1967 - Idaho Falls, Idaho
d. 6 Oct 2008 - Billings, Montana
From Billings Gazette, Billings, MT - 8 Oct 2008
Lori Ostermiller died on Monday, Oct. 6, 2008. The daughter of Voyd C. and Marie A. (Wilde) Ward, Lori was born Oct. 20, 1967, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Married David OSTERMILLER in Billings. Lori leaves behind her husband, David; daughters, Kasey and Kourtnie; son Jacob; granddaughter Lillian; grandson Kayden, all of Billings; sisters, Parva, Rhonda, Laurie, Dawna, Vickie; brothers, Chad, Bill, Kevin; mother Marie Ward of Roberts, Idaho; grandparents Avon and Cloy Wilde of Roberts, Idaho. She was preceded in death by her father, Voyd Ward.
WARKENTIN, Helen J.
b. 27 Jun 1914
d. 16 Jul 2008 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, July 17, 2008
LEHIGH - Helen J. Thiessen, 94, died July 16, 2008, at Hillsboro. She was born June 27, 1914, daughter of Gerhard and Helena (Klassen) Warkentin. Married Isaac F. THIESSEN. He survives. Other survivors include: son, Paul I. Thiessen, Wichita; daughters, Joyce Kessler, Lehigh, Arlene Schale, Hillsboro, Carol Geabhart, Newton, Karen York, Kansas City; sisters, Mary Thiessen, Hillsboro, Lydia McDonald, Tulsa, Okla., Elma Warkentin, Hillsboro; 16 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren. Note: Issac F. Thiessen died August 20, 2008
WARKENTIN, Lorene (Schmidt)
See Lorene Schmidt
WARKENTIN, Ruth
b. 27 Aug 1917 - Lehigh, Kansas
d. 30 Apr 2008 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Friday, May 2, 2008
HILLSBORO -- Ruth Wenger, 90, died Wednesday, April 30, 2008. She was born Ruth Warkentin on Aug. 27, 1917, in Lehigh. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman, in 1997; and an infant son.
Survivors include a son, Cecil of Manhattan; daughters, Jeanenne Koslowsky, Mesa, AZ, and Beverly Pack, Athens, AL; sisters, Mary Thiessen, Helen Thiessen and Lydia McDonald; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
WARNER, Laura M.
b. 14 May 1925 - Fort Collins, Colorado
d. 2 Nov 2008 - Cheyenne, Wyoming
From Wyoming Tribune-Eagles , Cheyenne, WY - 9 Nov 2008
Laura M. Blumenthal, 83, of Cheyenne died Nov. 2 (2008). Mrs. Blumenthal was born May 14, 1925, in Fort Collins, Colo. Mrs. Blumenthal is survived by two sons, Sam Blumenthal of Puyallap, Wash., and Greg Blumenthal of Tempe, Ariz.; two grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard BLUMENTHAL; two brothers, George and Harry Warner; and her parents, George and Gwendola (Gregory) Warner
WASEMILLER, Normalee
b. 14 Sep 1922 - Newton, Kansas
d. 14 Aug 2008 - Riverside, California
From Newton Kansan - Tuesday, August 19, 2008
RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Normalee Wasemiller passed away Friday (Aug. 14, 2008) in Riverside. She was born Sept. 14, 1922, in Newton. Married Marlon WASEMILLER of Lehigh. She is survived by her husband; her two sons, Marty and Lonny; and her grandson, Travis.
WASINGER, Rita Ann (Bair)
See Rita Ann Bair
WASSINGER, Sister Agatha
b. 10 Nov 1912 - Hays, Kansas
d. 16 Nov 2008 - Wichita, Kansas
From Wichita Eagle - Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Wassinger, Sister Agatha, ASC, died Nov. 16, 2008. Sister Wassinger was born Nov. 10, 1912 in Hays, Kan., to the late Frank J. and Catherine M. (Wallsmith) Wassinger. She made her first profession July 29, 1930. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Wendelin, Benedict, John, Edmund, Lawrence, Aloysius and George; sisters, Dorothy Silkman, Phillipa Brennan and Mary Healy. Survivors: numerous nieces and nephews; Sister of the ASC Community
WATSON, Abi P. Pfeiffer (Weitzel)
See Abi P. Weitzel
WAUGH, Meredith Henry
b. 15 Feb 1921 - Rosston, Oklahoma
d. 18 Oct 2008 - Woodward, Oklahoma
From Enid News - 10-20-2008
Meredith Henry Waugh - The funeral for Meredith Henry Waugh, 87, of Buffalo, will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008. He was born Feb. 15, 1921, near Rosston to J.H. Henry and Inez Shuman Waugh and died Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008, at Woodward. Married Marceline Marie HEADLEE Aug. 10, 1947, in Buffalo. She died March 6, 2004. Surviving are three sons, Dwight Waugh of Kingfisher, Gary Waugh of Laverne, and Mark Waugh of Buffalo; one daughter, Linda Sader of Beloit, Kan.; two brothers, Wilford Waugh of Buffalo, and Eldon Waugh of Stillwater; one sister, Ivalee Brock of Buffalo; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife, Marceline, he was preceded in death by one grandson.
WEAVER, Glen Harold
b. 31 Jan 1932 - Homestead, Oklahoma
d. 16 May 1998 - Okeene, Oklahoma
From Okeene Record - Thursday, May 21, 1998
FUNERAL NOTICE - WEAVER, GLEN H. 1932-1998 - OKEENE - The funeral for Glen Harold Weaver, 66, will be at 2:00 p.m. in the Homestead Bible Church. He was born January 31, 1932 at Homestead to Ray and Clara Weaver and died Saturday, May 16, 1998 at the Okeene Hospital. Married Virginia NUSZ at Okeene. Surviving are his wife, Virginia; two children, Kathy Silvey of Billings and Bart of Okeene; two brothers, Leonard and Bill of Okeene; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, and one son.
WEBER, Adam A.
b. 23 Jun 1882- Wilson, Kansas
d. 12 Apr 1958 - Okeene, Oklahoma
From Okeene Record - Friday, April 17, 1958
FUNERAL NOTICE - WEBER, ADAM A. 1882-1958 - LAST RITES HELD FOR ADAM WEBER. Funeral services for Weber were held on Tuesday April 15, (1958) at the First Baptist church in Okeene. Adam Weber, son of David and Mary Weber, was born June 23, 1882, at Wilson, Kansas, and passed away April 12, 1958. He was united in marriage to Emma NUSZ To this union were born seven children: Reuben of Southard, Clarence of Okeene, Helen Grauberger, Okeene, Leah Lamle, Hitchcock, Harvey of Vancouver, Washington and Bernice Scott of Bakersfield, California. One son preceded him in death. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Emma of the home, six children, 15 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, two sisters, Julia Nusz of Fairview and Rachel Nusz of Enid, many other relatives and a host of friends.
WEBER, Alex Jerry
b. 2 Nov 1921 - Canton, Oklahoma
d. 12 Jun 1998 - Watonga, Oklahoma
From Watonga Republican
FUNERAL NOTICE - WEBER, ALEX J. 1921-1998 - WATONGA - The funeral for Alex Jerry Weber, 76, will be 10 a.m. Monday at the United Methodist Church. He was born November 2nd, 1921, near Canton, to Henry and Eva (Winters) Weber and died Friday, June 12th, 1998 at his home. Married Letha Mae LANTZ in 1943 and she preceded him in death. He later married Hazel Laveva PETTIT and she also preceded him in death. He is survived by his daughter, Betty Myers of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; four brothers: Victor Weber of St. Thomas, Pennsylvania; George Weber of Clinton, Oklahoma; Albert Weber of Harrah, Oklahoma; Lester Weber of Fairview, Oklahoma; two sisters: Kathryn Nusz of Okeene, Oklahoma, Eva Rolland of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wives, one son, one brother, and three sisters.
WEBER, Alan
b. 3 Nov 1938 - Protection, Kansas
d. 7 May 2008 - Coldwater, Kansas
From Great Bend (Kan) Tribune - Friday, May 9, 2008
COLDWATER — Alan Weber, 69, died May 7 (2008) at his home in Coldwater. He was born Nov. 3, 1938, in Protection, the son of Frank and Laurine (Schesser) Weber. Married Lovella CUSICK. Survivors include his wife, of Coldwater; one brother, Charles A. Weber of Marion, Iowa; two sisters, Gena “Kathy” Hoover of Emporia and Jane Hoff of Claflin; four stepchildren, Darrell Cusick of Newton, Diana Gordon of Ashland, Terry Cusick of San Antonio, Texas, and Ramon Cusick of Danville, Ind.; nine grand-children, five great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
WEBER, David L.
b. abt 1834
d. 24 May 2008
From Wichita Eagle - Monday, May 26, 2008
Weber, David L., 74, passed Saturday, May 24,2008. David was proceeded in death by parents, Ollie and Gertrude Weber, brothers, John, Alfred, and Francis Weber, and sister, Rose Marie Crozier. He is survived by his sister, Donna Lane, several nieces and their spouses, great and great great nieces and nephews
WEBER, Hannah C. Kammerzell (Nusz)
See Hannah C. Nusz
WEBER, Harold Leon
b. 24 Sep 1930 - Omega, Oklahoma
d. 14 Jul 2004 - Clinton Veterans Center
From Information Received
HAROLD LEON "BUD" WEBER - The funeral for Harold Leon "Bud" Weber, 73, will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Anderson-Burris Funeral Chapel. He was born Sept. 24, 1930, in Omega to Frank and Mollie Nuze Weber and died Wednesday, July 14, 2004. Married Gladys Anne WALTON in Clayton, N.M. Surviving are four sons, Andrew Weber of Pueblo, Colo., Tim Weber and Justin Weber, both of Enid, and Danny Weber of Oklahoma City; one stepdaughter, Sheila Ellison of Colorado Springs, Colo.; two sisters, Barbara Weber of Enid, and Elsie Mae Ryan of Temple City, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents. Note: Mollie Nusz (not Nuze) parents were Martin Nusz and Anna Heffel both born in Dobrinka, Russia.
WEBER, Harvey Paul
b. 5 Jan 1913 - Marland, Oklahoma
d. 30 Aug 1971 - Bakersfield, California
From Okeene Record - Thursday, September 9, 1971
FUNERAL NOTICE - WEBER, HARVEY PAUL 1913-1971 - Services were held Friday, September 3, 1971 for Harvey Paul Weber. Harvey Paul Weber was born at Marland, Oklahoma, January 5, 1913. He died August 30,1971 in Bakersfield, California at the age of 58. He is survived by one son, Don of Los Angeles, California; his mother, Mrs.. Adam Weber of Okeene, Oklahoma; two sisters: Mrs. Bernice Scott of Bakersfield, California; and Helen Grauberger of Okeene, Oklahoma; two brothers: Ruben of Southard, Oklahoma, and Clarence of Okeene, Oklahoma. Note: Grandson of Geo Peter and Mary Catherine (Wolfe) Nusz who were born in Dobrinka, Russia.
WEBER, Katherine
b. 20 Feb 1913 - Russia
d. 13 Feb 2002 - Okeene, Oklahoma
From Okeene Record - Thursday, February 21, 2002
NUSZ, KATHERINE (WEBER) 1913-2002 - The funeral service for Katherine Nusz, 88, who died on Wednesday, February 13, 2002, was held on Saturday, February 16, 2002. Mrs. Nusz was born on February 20, 1913 in Russia, the daughter of Henry Weber and Eva Winter Weber. Married Albert NUSZ in Enid. Survivors include one daughter, Virginia Weaver of Okeene; two grandchildren, Kathy Jo Silvey and husband, Gaylon of Billings, Bart Weaver and wife, Regina of Okeene; six great-grandchildren, Susie Holden, Clint Becker, Lori Becker, Kaylee Boeckman, Krysten Weaver, Devin Weaver; one great-great-grandchild, Savanah Becker; one sister, Eva Ruth Rowland, Oklahoma City; four brothers, Victor Weber, Chamberberg, Pennsylvania, George Weber, Clinton, Oklahoma, Albert Weber, Harrah, Oklahoma, and Lester Weber, Fairview, Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert in 1990, four sisters, two brothers, one grandson, and one son-in-law. Note: Albert Nusz family line was from Dobrinka, Russia
WEBER, Leah
b. 24 Aug 1906 - Okeene, Oklahoma
d. 15 Jul 1962 - Watonga, Oklahoma
From Okeene Record - Thursday, July 2,1962
LAMLE, LEAH (WEBER) 1906-1962 - Leah Lamle was born to Adam and Emma Weber near Okeene, Oklahoma on August 24, 1906 and departed on July 15, 1962 at the age of 55 years, 10 months, and 21 days. Married to Leland LAMLE of Okeene, Oklahoma. To this union were born 3 sons and 1 daughter. Her father and one brother, Harry, preceded her in death. She leaves to mourn her passing her husband and son Richard of the home; James and Glen Ray of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; daughter Mrs. Allen (Madelene) Schroeder of Homestead, Oklahoma; 7 grandchildren, her mother, Mrs. Emma Weber, 3 brothers: Reuben Weber of Southard, Oklahoma; Clarence Weber of Okeene, Oklahoma; and Harvey Weber of Bakersfield, California; 2 sisters: Bernice Scott of Bakersfield, California; and Helen Grauberger of Okeene, Oklahoma; also a host of friends
WEBER, Leona (Hardin)
See Leona Hardin
WEBER, Lonnie Gene
b. 1954 -
d. 1966
From information received
WEBER, LONNIE GENE 1954-1966 - Lonnie Gene Weber, 11, son of Mr. & Mrs. Lester R. Weber, Fairview, died Sunday afternoon. Survivors in addition to his parents are one brother, Ronald Roy, of the home; two sisters, Terry and Sandra, both of the home; maternal grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. J. E. Bernard, Enid, Oklahoma; and Mrs. & Mrs. Gus Eberhardt, Okeene, Oklahoma; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Eva Weber, Okeene, Oklahoma; and maternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Rachel Hiebert, Enid, Oklahoma.
Note: All Grandparents of Lonnie were Germans from Russia . He was the Great Grandson of Geo Peter and Mary Catherine (Wolf) Nusz who came from Dobrinka , Russia . His Grandparents Henry and Eva (Winter) were Germans from Russia . He was the Great Grandson of Carl and Dora Eberhardt also Germans from Russia.
WEBER, Reuben Chester
b. 18 Aug 1908 - Okeene, Oklahoma
d. 12 Jan 1993 - Enid, Oklahoma
From Okeene Record - Thursday, January 14, 1993
WEBER, REUBEN CHESTER 1908-1993 - SOUTHARD - The funeral for Reuben Chester Weber, 84, will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the First Baptist Church in Canton, Oklahoma. He was born August 18th, 1908 near Okeene to Adam and Emma (Nuse) Weber and died Tuesday January 12th, 1993. Married Edna GRAUBERGER at Cherokee, Oklahoma. Surviving are his wife; two sons: M. C. of Weatherford, Oklahoma; and J. C. of Canton, Oklahoma; one sister, Helen Grauberger of Okeene, Oklahoma; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. Note: Should be Nusz not Nuse. Ancestral village of the Nusz family is Dobrinka. Emma's parents were Geo Peter Nusz and Mary Catherine Wolf. Wolf ancestral village also Dobrinka, Russia.
WEBER, Rose E.
b. 25 Dec 1912 - Cunningham, Kansas -
d. 22 Dec 2001 - Pratt, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - December 26, 2001
CUNNINGHAM -- Rose E. Pelzl, 88, died Dec. 22, 2001, at Pratt. She was born Dec. 25, 1912, at Cunningham, the daughter of Nicholas and Virginia Kerschen Weber. Married Martin PELZL at Cunningham. He died July 29, 1969. Survivors include: two sons, Bob, Albuquerque, N.M., and Don. Note: Martin Pezel was a son of Henry Pelzl and Agnes Walter.
WEBER, Ruby Pauline Laubach (Knopp)
See Ruby Pauline Knopp
WEBER, Walter
b. 13 Jun 1908 - Okeene, Oklahoma
d. 23 Sep 1989 - Okeene, Oklahoma
From Okeene Record - Thursday, September 28, 1989
WEBER, WALTER 1908-1989 - Walter Weber, 81, died Saturday, September 23, 1989, at Okeene, Oklahoma. Born June 13th, 1908 at Okeene to Jacob and Katherine Weber. Married Blanche Hinton at Wichita, Kansas on December 21st, 1935. He was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. Survivors include his wife, of the home; a daughter, Patricia Gregg of Clinton, Oklahoma; a sister, Irene Haas of Tehachapi, California; and three grandchildren.
WEBER, Wayne Barney
b. 6 Mar 1923
d. 15 Nov 2008 - Lincoln, Nebraska
From The Star-Herald, Scottsbluff, NE - 11/19/2008 -
LINCOLN - Wayne Barney Weber, 85, of Lincoln, died Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008. Born March 6, 1923, to John and Alma (Barney) Weber. Married D. Nadine ADAMS. Four sons were born to this union. Nadine passed away July 21, 2006. Survivors, Wayne B. Weber II, wife Jean, Hickman; Ward E. Weber; Winfield J. Weber, wife Marty, Fremont; Wilson A. Weber, wife Jan, Westminster, Colo.; nine grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; special friend, Darlene Wiegert; several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents; sister, Rachel Leach; and his wife.
WEDEL, Amanda (Jantz)
See Amanda Jantz
WEDEL Kenneth E.
b. 3 Feb 1935 - Harvey County, Kansas
d. 17 Sep 2008 - McPherson, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan ) News - Saturday, September 20, 2008
MOUNDRIDGE - Kenneth E. Wedel, 73, died Sept. 17, 2008 at McPherson. He was born Feb. 3, 1935, in Harvey County, to Herman S. and Christina Voran Wedel. Married Mae B. SWANSON in Sterling, Ill. She survives. Other survivors include: one daughter, Charlene Mosier and husband James, Hutchinson; three brothers, Howard, Peabody, Wilmer, Whitewater and Clarence, Burns; and sisters, Ruth Andres, Elbing and Jane Entz, Newton.
WEDEMEYER, Mabel Dean
b. 28 Sep 1912 - Hesston, Kansas
d. 19 Nov 2008 - Wichita, Kansas
From Wichita Eagle - Thursday, November 20, 2008
Schmidt, Mabel Dean (Wedemeyer), 96, homemaker, died Wednesday, November 19, 2008. She was born September 28, 1912, in Hesston, Kansas to William Christian and Emma Amelia Caroline (Koenig) Wedemeyer. Married Edmund Schmidt in Hesston, Kansas, on May 24, 1937. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Edmund SCHMIDT; her sister, Mildred Lucile Wedemeyer; and her granddaughter, Amanda Kristin Schmidt. She is survived by her son, Jim (Annette) Schmidt, of Rose Hill, KS; grandchildren Jeremy Davis of East Liverpool, OH; and Stephanie Schmidt of Wichita, KS.
WEGNER, Fred
Parents from Susannental, Russia
b. 17 Apr 1914 - Youngs Point, Montana
d. 1 Sep 2008 - Billings, Montana
From Billings Gazette , Billings, MT - 4 Sep 2008
Fred Wegner, age 94, passed away at Aspen Meadows in Billings on Sept. 1, 2008. Born on April 17, 1914, to Fred and Julia Wegner at Youngs Point, Mont. They were a hardworking German family, coming from Susannental, Russia. Married Emma FOX in 1934. He was preceded in death by his wife, Emma; infant daughter, Anne; son, Kenneth; grandson, Daniel Wegner; brothers, John and Robert, and his sister, Erma. He is survived by his sons, Dick (Donna) Wegner and Allen (Lynn) Wegner; a daughter, Linda Capps; a daughter-in-law, Karen Wegner; granddaughters, Susan Wegner, Kim Nelson, Kelly Wegner and Kelsey Capps, and great-grandchildren, Nicky, Emmie and Josh Nelson.
WEDEL, Kenneth E.
b. 3 Feb 1935 - Harvey County, Kansas
d. 17 Sep 2008 - McPherson, Kansas
From Information received
MOUNDRIDGE - Kenneth E. Wedel, 73, died Sept. 17, 2008 at McPherson. He was born Feb. 3, 1935, in Harvey County, to Herman S. and Christina Voran Wedel. Married Mae B. SWANSON in Sterling, Ill. She survives. Other survivors include: one daughter, Charlene Mosier and husband James, Hutchinson; three brothers, Howard, Peabody, Wilmer, Whitewater and Clarence, Burns; and sisters, Ruth Andres, Elbing and Jane Entz, Newton.
WEDEL, Orpah May
b. 12 Sep 1916 - Cimmaron, Kansas
d. 4 Nov 2908 - Fairview, Oklahoma
From Enid News - November 7, 2008
Enid, Ok — A graveside service for Orpah Horner, 92, of Fairview, will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, in Fairview Cemetery. Born Sept. 12, 1916, near Cimmaron, Gray County, Kan., to David J. and Glennie Collins Wedel and died Tuesday, Nov.. 4, 2008. Married Robert "Bob" HORNER. He died in Sept. 2000. Surviving are one daughter, Louana “Lou” Horner of Houston; one son, Richard “Dick” Horner of Fairfax, Va; and two grandsons. In addition to her husband, Bob, she was preceded in death by one sister.
WEIDEMAN, Kathrene (Prester)
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WEIDNER, Frieda (Borth)
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WEIGAND, Lydia Mae
b. 16 Oct 1897 - Marion, Kansas
d. 26 Apr 1952
From Okeene Record - Thursday, May 1, 1952
FUNERAL NOTICE - HAAS, LYDIA MAE (WEIGAND) 1897-1952 - The funeral services for Mrs. Dave Haas were held Monday, April 28th, 1952 at the Zion Baptist Church. Mrs. Haas suffered a stroke on April 21, and was taken to the Okeene Municipal Hospital. She never regained consciousness and died 5 days later. OBITUARY - HAAS, LYDIA MAE (WEIGAND) 1897-1952 - Lydia Weigand, daughter of John and Eva Elizabeth Weigand was born in Marion, Kansas, on October 16, 1897. Married Dave W. Haas of Okeene. To this union were born 3 sons and 2 daughters: Raymond D. of San Diego, California; Kenneth R. of Los Angeles, California, and Roy L. of Okeene, Oklahoma, Mrs. Darlene Brown of San Diego, California, and Ms. Lorene Haas of Okeene, Oklahoma. She is also survived by 2 step daughters: Mrs. Helen Metzler of San Diego, California and Mrs. Bernice Emmons of Frederick, Oklahoma; 3 grand children, 4 step-grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, 6 sisters: Mrs. Mary Dusbabek and Mrs. Lida Bisel of Okeene, Oklahoma, Mrs. Martha Gottschalk and Mrs. Anna Brown of Oklahoma City, Mrs. Hannah Biesel of Kingfisher, Oklahoma, Mrs. Evelyn Ditlow of Kansas City, Kansas, and 1 brother: Dave Weigand of Midwest City, Oklahoma
WEIGEL, Peter M.
b. 30 Jan 1912 - Emmeram, Kansas
d. 10 Sep 2008 - Hays, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Saturday, September 13, 2008
Peter M. Weigel, 96, Hays, died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008. Born Jan. 30, 1912, in Emmeram to Michael and Agnes (Kuhn) Weigel. Married Lucille GIEBLER. She preceded him in death Jan. 30, 2000. Survivors include a son, Virgil, and wife, Jeanette, Topeka; a brother, Alvin Weigel, Victoria; three grandchildren, Emily Potter, Elizabeth Jones and Nolan Weigel; and four great-grandchildren, Walker Jones, Holden Jones, Nicholas Potter and Preston Potter. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Frank, Joe,. Jerome and Ed Weigel; and five sisters, Rose Weigel, Regina Weigel, Lidwina Klobertenz, Basilia Frank and Irene Meis
WEISNER, Lydia Laubach (Nusz)
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WEISPFENNING, Rosella V. (Muller)
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WEISS, Gloria (Kronowitt)
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WEISS, Kenneth Harlen
b. 16 May 1966 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
d. 20 Nov 2008 - Regional West Medical Center
From Scottsbluff Star Herald, Scottsbluff, NE - 22 Nov 2008
Kenneth Harlen "Kenny" Weiss, 42, passed away November 20, 2008. Kenny was born May 16, 1966, in Scottsbluff to Harlen and Carol (Davidson) Weiss. Kenny is survived by his parents Harlen and Carol Ann of Mitchell; significant other Mary SNYDER and her children, Robert Snyder, Mindy Christie, Charlie Cress, Angela Christie and Tony Keller; brother, Jeff Weiss sister-in-law Joy, nephew Jerod; sister, Kim Weiss and Troy Musfelt, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, second-cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by grandparents Carl and Rose Weiss; Betty and Phillip Hort; aunt Marlene Bernhardt, cousin Susan Bernhardt and aunt Cindy Weiss.
WEISSER, Wilbur
b. 17 Dec 1922 - Ashley, North Dakota
d. 3 Aug 2008 - Grand Forks, North Dakota
From Grand Forks Herald, August 5, 2008
Wilbur Oscar Weisser was born at Ashley, ND, December 17, 1922, the son of Jakob and Karolina (Heupel) Weisser. He died in Grand Forks, ND on August 3, 2008. He and Lois JOSEWSKI were married at Maxbass, ND. Wilbur was a member of the Germans from Russia Heritage Society. He is survived by his wife, Lois and sons Steve,(Margo), Grand Forks and Paul, (Linda) Lacey .Washington, six grandchildren and one great grandchild. He is also survived by one brother Oswald, Ashley, ND, six sisters, Leota Stading, Bismarck, ND, Lorraine Docter, Ashley, ND, Eleanora Sackmann, Carson City, Nevada, Anna Walker, Ashley, ND, Mavis Gall, Fargo, ND and Lillian Dobler, Bismarck, ND. Deceased siblings: Fred, Richard, Urban, Roland, Hertha Grosz and Olga Olsen
WEITZEL, Abi P.
b. 26 Jun 1911 - LaCrosse, Kansas
d. 13 Jun 2008 - La Crosse, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, June 15, 2008
LA CROSSE - Abi P. Watson Weitzel, 97, died June 13, 2008, at La Crosse. She was born Jan. 26, 1911. Survivors include: a son, Jay Pfeiffer and his wife Cynthia Pfeiffer, McCracken; three grandchildren, Alan Pfeiffer, Lori Folkerts and Elizabeth Pfeiffer; and two great-grandchildren, James Folkerts and Jenna Folkerts. She was preceded in death by her parents, Phillip and Lulu Mae Schreiber Weitzel, husband, Clarence PFEIFFER on April 22, 1986, brother, John Weitzel, and an infant sister, Miriam Weitzel.
WENGER, Elda Martha
b. abt 1915
d. 28 Jul 2008 - Montezuma, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, July 30, 2008
MONTEZUMA - Elda Martha Koehn, 93, died July 28, 2008. Survivors include: four sons, Errol D. and Virginia, Keith P. and Virginia, Gary A. and Rita, Michael R. and Elizabeth B.; four brothers, Ervy and Velma Wenger, Maynard and Vera Peters, John and Kathleen Wenger, Glen and Kay Wenger; eight sisters, Grace Diller, Edith Ensz, Alice and John Dyck, Josephine Jantz, Verna and Clarence Schmidt, Vesta and Verle Peters, Mary Ann and Jay Nikkel, Martha Jean and Allen Koehn; 10 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
WENGER, Norman Edward
b. abt 1929 - Lyons, Kansas
d. 5 Sep 2008
From Salina Journal - Sunday, September 14, 2008
CARBONDALE, Pa. -- Captain Norman Edward Wenger, M.D., USNMC Ret., 79, died Friday, Sept. 5, 2008. He was born in Lyons, Kan., to Edward and Rosa Wenger. He was the eldest of four sons, all raised in Salina. Dr. Wenger is survived by his four children, Katherine Tuttle, Kurt, Kent and Karl Wenger; their mother, Neda Wenger; and seven grandchildren. He also is survived by three brothers, Leslie, Bruce and Virgil; as well as his companion, Carol Lewis. Interred at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Texas.
WENGER, Ruth (Warkentin)
See Ruth Warkentin
WENTHE, Ora E.
b. 1 Feb 1926 - Sylvan Grove, Kansas
d. 13 May 2008 - Salina, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Friday, May 16, 2008
Ora E. Kaufman, 82, Salina, died Tuesday, May 13, 2008. Born February 1, 1926, in Sylvan Grove, Kansas. Married Edward KAUFMAN on December 1, 1946, in Sylvan Grove, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Kaufman, in 1981. She is survived by a daughter, Lori Carlson and husband Rogers of Salina; a son, David Kaufman and wife Jenny of Keller, Texas; two brothers, Oscar Wenthe of Salina and William Wenthe of Georgetown, Texas; a sister, Barbara Meitler of Sylvan Grove; two grandchildren, Sara Kaufman and Nathan Kaufman; and a great-grandchild, Elijah Marshall.
WENZEL, Helen (Dorzweiler)
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WERMER, David Ross
b. 19 May 1938 - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
d. 11 Oct 2008 - Enid Oklahoma
From Enid News - 10-15-2008
Enid, OK — David Ross Werner, Lt. Col., US Army (Retired), 70, of Moore, Okla., was born May 19, 1938, in Oklahoma City, OK, and passed away on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008. David is survived by wife Rosa; son, Jim Werner and his wife Sara; daughter, Margaret Brown and her husband Bill; four grandsons, Garret Robinson, Aaron Robinson, Hayden Werner and Jacob Werner; brother, John Werner and his wife Ann. He was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Faybelle Werner.
WERTH, Merilda
b. 24 Nov 1923 - Antonino, Kansas
d. 25 Nov 2008 - Hays, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Wednesday, November 26, 2008
HAYS -- Merilda Randa, 85, died Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008. Born Nov. 24, 1923, in Antonino to Frank A. and Rosa (Klaus) Werth. Survivors include her husband, Edwin (RANDA), of St. John's of Victoria, of Victoria; a daughter, Carolin (Wilfred F.) Dreher, of Stratton, Colo.; brother, Eugene Werth, of Salina; sisters, Sister Clarella Werth, of Campbellport, Wis., Alice Windholz, of Brighton, Colo., Viola, Rohr, Alfrieda Pfeifer and Rose Ann Zimmerman, all of Hays, and Esther Gottschalk, of Schoenchen; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
WERTH, Merilda
b. 24 Nov 1923 - Antonino, Kansas
d. 25 Nov 2008 - Hays, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Wednesday, November 25, 2008
Merilda Randa, 85, Hays, died Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, at Hays. Born Nov. 24, 1923, in Antonino to Frank A. and Rosa (Klaus) Werth. Married Edwin E. RANDA in Schoenchen. Survivors include her husband, St. John's of Victoria; a daughter, Carolin Dreher and husband, Wilfred F., Stratton, Colo.; a brother, Eugene Werth, Salina; six sisters, Sister Clarella Werth, Campbellport, Wis., Alice Windholz, Brighton, Colo., Viola Rohr, Alfrieda Pfeifer, Rose Ann Zimmerman, all of Hays, and Esther Gottschalk, Schoenchen; two grandchildren, Julie Dreher and Mark Dreher; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Alvin J. and Gilbert Werth; a sister, Frances Dreiling; an infant brother, Gilbert; and an infant sister, Alice.
WERTH, Sharon Kay Gabel (Schneidewind)
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WEYAND, Erletta R. (Willems)
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WEYGANDT, Ray
b. 3 Dec 1949 - Manhattan, Kansas
d. 23 Nov 2008 - Salina, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Ray Weygandt, 58, died Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008, at Salina. He was born Dec. 3, 1949, in Manhattan, to Elton Ray Jr. and Phyllis (Schwab) Weygandt. Preceded in death by: father. Survivors: wife, Ursula, of Enterprise; daughter, LaVonna Hagelgantz, of Bazine; sons, Elton and Travis, both of Enterprise; one granddaughter; mother, Phyllis, of Lincoln, Neb.; and sister, Linda Morneau, of Enterprise.
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WHELAN, Elsie Corrine
b. 12 Apr 1911 - Cherokee, Oklahoma
d. 31 Aug 2000 - Denver, Colorado
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - September 1, 2000
SHARON -- Elsie Corrine Pelzl, 89, died Aug. 31, 2000, at Denver. She was born April 12, 1911, at Cherokee, Okla., the daughter of Frank and Victoria Mudd Whelan. Married Alphons "Al" Pelzl.
Note: This was Alphons "Al" Pelzl's first wife. Al's 2nd wife Mildred died in 2001.
WIDMER, Erna (Schlenker)
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WIEBE, Art
b. 30 Aug 1926 - Finney County, Kansas
d. 19 Nov 2008 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, November 25,2008
HILLSBORO - Art Wiebe, 82, died Nov. 19, 2008, at Hillsboro. He was born Aug. 30, 1926, in Finney County, the son of Henry A. and Mary Ens Wiebe Wiebe. Married Ella VOTH. She survives. Other survivors include: sons, Carl, Dale, Glenn, and Virgil; daughters, Bev Wiebe, and Janice Wiebe; brother, Orville; sister, Betty Phillips; and 10 grandchildren.
WIEBE, Art
b. 30 Aug 1926 - Finney County, Kansas
d. 19 Nov 2008 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Sunday, November 25, 2008
HILLSBORO -- Art Wiebe, 82, died Nov. 19, 2008. Born Aug. 30, 1926, in Finney County. Survivors: wife, Ella (VOTH), Hillsboro; sons, Carl, Middle East, Dale, Pine Grove, Calif., Glenn, Hillsboro, and Virgil, St. Paul, Minn.; daughters, Bev Wiebe, Hesston, and Janice Wiebe Ollenburger, Elkhart, Ind.; brother, Orville, Richmond, Va.; sister, Betty Phillips, Kingsport, Tenn.; and 10 grandchildren.
WIEBE, Dallas E.
b. 9 Jan 1930 - Newton, Kansas
d. 1 May 2008 - Cincinnati, Ohio
From Newton Kansan - May 6, 2008
Cincinnati — Dallas E. Wiebe, 78, passed away May 1, 2008, in Cincinnati. He was born Jan. 9, 1930, in Newton. His parents were John P. Wiebe and O’tillie (Becker) Wiebe. Married Virginia Schroeder of Halstead. He authored a number of booklets on poetry and short stories. His historical novel “Our Asian Journey,” published in 1997. Dallas and Virginia had two children: son Garth, born in 1957, and daughter Ericka, born in 1960. His wife, Virginia, passed away in April 2003. Also deceased are his parents, sister Ericka Stucky, sister Elsie Allison and infant brother Ronald. Survivors include son Garth and wife, Bonniejean of Maynard, Mass.; daughter Ericka Wiebe and husband, Jed Glover of Cincinnati; six grandsons; brother, John E. and Janett of Newton, Delores Thomas of Newton, sister Esther Norton of McKinney, Texas, and Doris Dunlavy of Longmont, Colo.
WIEBE, Marie J. (Kopp)
See Marie J. Kopp
WIEDEMAN, Pauline
b. 19 Oct 1914 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
d. 27 Jul 2008 - Casper, Wyoming
From Casper Star Tribune, Casper, WY - Wednesday, July 30, 2008
RIVERTON - Pauline Wiedeman Heil, 93, died on July 27, 2008, in Casper. Born on Oct. 19, 1914, in Scottsbluff, Neb., the daughter of David and Marie M, (Keller) Wiedeman. Married George HEIL. She is survived by her son, Ronald G. Heil of Riverton; daughters, Marlene Miller and her husband of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, Carol Holt and her husband of Riverton, and Diana Crippen and her husband of Riverton; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; two sister-in-laws; sister, Theresa "Rosie" Dahllnger of Denver; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Heil; a son, Lendell Heil; two grandsons; sister, Lydia Weidman; and six brothers, David, Victor, Ben, Robert, Fred, and Walter.
WIENS, Esther
b. 27 Mar 1911 - Turpin, Oklahoma
d. 13 Sep 2008 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hillsboro Star Journal - September 17, 2008
Esther Ollenburger, 97, died Sept. 13, 2008, at Hillsboro. Born March 27, 1911, at Turpin, Okla., she was the daughter of Brenhard and Margaret (Jantzen) Wiens. Married Edwin C. OLLENBURGER at Hooker, Okla. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and daughter, Elvera Fox. Survivors include a son, Ben of Elkhart, Ind.; daughter, Rosalie Nickel of Fresno, Calif.; sister, Rubena Wiebe of Hillsboro; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
WIENS, Frieda
b. 11 Aug 1917
d. 12 Dec 2008 - Wichita, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, December 14, 2008
MEADE - Frieda Isaac, 91, died Dec. 12, 2008, at Wichita. Born Aug. 11, 1917, the daughter of J.E. and Lena Pauls Wiens. Married John J. Isaac. He died Oct. 16, 1988. Survivors include: son, Larry and Becky; daughter, Shirley Zortman and Cay; two brothers, Eldo Wiens, and Ed Wiens; three sisters, Esther, Agatha, and Helen; six grandchildren; and eight great-grand-children.
WIENS, Kathryn M.
b. 18 Oct 1915 - Inman, Kansas
d. 25 Jul 2005 - Hutchinson, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, July 26, 2005
Daughter of John M. and Margaretha Ediger Wiens. Married Isaac L. FRIESEN at Inman. He died Nov. 1, 1951, at Meade. Survivors include: a daughter, Lois Huber, and husband, Jay, South Hutchinson; and two grandsons, Jon Huber, South Hutchison, and Tim Huber and wife, Heidi, Newton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ike; two sons in infancy, Lloyd Wendell and Clyde Wesley; five brothers, Ed, Frank, Elmer, Menno and Levi; and seven sisters, Anna Buller, Margaret Pauls, Lena, Elizabeth, Maria, Esther Martens and Susie Regier.
WIENS, Laura
b. 21 Jan 1918 - Lorena, Oklahoma
d. 10 Aug 2008 - Liberal, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Laura Moore, 90, died Aug. 10, 2008, at Liberal. She was born Jan. 21, 1918, in Lorena, Okla., the daughter of Isaac S. and Emma Saffran Wiens. Married Eugene D. MOORE. He survives.
Other survivors include: son, Bill and wife Lin, Forgan, Okla.;daughter-in-law, Barbara Moore, Liberal; sister, Viola Schneider, Shreveport, La.; five grandchildren: and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, Cleve and Ronnie; three brothers and a sister.
WIESNER, Alfreida Marie (Rohr)
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WIESNER, Bernice - b. 13 Nov 1924 -Hays, Kansas - d. 21 Aug 2008 - Hays, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - Submitted by Rachel E. Smith
Bernice "Bebe" Wiesner, 83, Ellis, died Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008, at Hays Medical Center. She was born Nov. 13, 1924, in Hays to Joseph F. and Rosa B. (Niernberger) Wiesner. She was a 1943 graduate of Ellis High School. She was the owner of Wiesner Department Store in Ellis, retiring in 1985. She was very dedicated to the beautification of Ellis and the preservation of Ellis history. Survivors include four sisters, Edna Mae Delva and Dorothy Rupp, both of Denver, Lucille Flanders, Muscatine, Iowa, and Mary Ann Crosbie, Modesto, Calif.; 22 nieces and nephews; and family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Clarence and Alfred. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St Mary Catholic Church, Ellis; private family inurnment will be at a later date. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the church. A vigil will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, followed by a Daughters of Isabella rosary, both at the church. Memorials are suggested to the Wiesner Education Fund at Ellis High School in care of the Wasinger-Keithley Funeral Home or Wiesner Education Fund in care of Greg Saindon P.O. Box 108, Ellis, KS 67637. Wasinger-Keithley Funeral Chapel, Ellis, is in charge of arrangements.
WIEST, William W.
b. 26 Apr 1960 - Holyoke, Colorado
d. 8 Jul 2008 - Denver, Colorado
From Casper Star-Tribune, Casper, WY - Sunday, July 27, 2008
DENVER -- William W. “Bill” Wiest, 48, died on July 8, 2008, in Denver. He was born in Holyoke, Colo., on April 26,1960. He is survived by his son, Garrett William; daughter, Jennifer Lynn Sterkel and her husband; one grandson; parents, Bob and Ella Wiest of Holyoke, Colo.; brothers, John of Tuscaloosa, Ala., and Jim and his wife;
WIGHT, Bonnelle
b. 18 Mar 1928 - Freedom, Nebraska
d. 27 Oct 2008 - Torrington, Wyoming
From Scottsbluff Star Herald , Scottsbluff, NE - 29 Oct 2008
TORRINGTON, Wyo. - Bonnelle "Bonnie" Huckfeldt, 80, passed away Monday, Oct. 27 (2008). Born Bonnelle Nadine Wight in Freedom, Neb., on March 18, 1928, the eldest daughter of Harold and Golda Wight. Married James P. HUCKFELDT in McCook, Neb. They had five boys, James, Stanley, Rodney, Ricky, and Jerry. Survivors include her four sons and families, Jim and Pauline Huckfeldt of Torrington, Stan Huckfeldt of Casper, Rick Huckfeldt of Cheyenne, and Jerry and Debra Huckfeldt of Torrington; grandchildren, Kimberly Huckfeldt of Port Angeles, Wash.; step-granddaughter, Amy DeFoe, and husband, Scott and their daughters, Jamie and Haley; and step-granddaughter, Kim Struble and husband, Shawn, all of Torrington; and many other relatives and well-wishers. Preceding her in death are two sisters, one brother, both parents, her husband, one son, and a nephew.
WIGHTMAN, John Edward
b. 26 Feb 1935 - Hartville, Wyoming
d. 21 Sep 2008 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Herald, Scottsbluff, NE - 26 Sep 2008
HENRY - John Edward Wightman, 73, died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. John was born Feb. 26, 1935 in Hartville, Wyo. to Charles A. and Mary M. (Huston) Wightman. Married Phyllis CORBETT and to this union they had four children; John Jr., Diana, Donna and Michael, they later divorced. He then married Grace MARLIN-BROOKS and he had three stepchildren; Paul Brooks, Robert Brooks and Pauline (Jim) Huckfeldt, they later divorced. John then married Carol Ann ANDERSON-HERDT on Sept. 15, 1967 in Torrington. He is survived by his wife Carol of Henry; daughters Ellen (James) Lay of Veteran, Wyo. and Lynda (Bryan) Russell of Henry; grandchildren John Lay of Veteran, Wyo. and Alyssa Schaneman of Henry; brothers Larry Wightman, Tom Wightman and Harry (Cindy) Wightman all of Oregon, and LeeRoy (Donna) Sherrell of Atlanta, Ga; sisters Barbara Peter-son of LaGrande, Oregon, Leota (Dave) Brockman of Billings, Mont. and Betty (Alex) Dane of Thermopolis, Wyo. Preceding him in death are his parents, a son John Jr., and brothers Danny and George Wightman.
WILBER, Wilma J. Goering (Petrey)
See Wilma Petrey
WILHELM, Florence E.
b. 14 Dec 1923
d. 3 Sep 2008
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, September 4, 2008
LA CROSSE - Florence E. Schutte, 84, died Sept. 3, 2008. She was born Dec. 14, 1923, to Phillip and Esther Yost Wilhelm. Married Fredrick Dudley SCHUTTE. He died Feb. 6, 2002.
Survivors include: sons, Thomas and Lana Schutte, Mark Schutte, Mike Schutte; sisters, Kathryn Pickens, Joyce Rogers; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by: brothers, Norman Wilhelm, George Wilhelm
WILHELM, John
b. 8 Apr 1928 - Longmont, Colorado
d. 5 Oct 2008 - Wheatland
From Wyoming Tribune-Eagle , Cheyenne, WY - 7 Oct 2008
John Wilhelm, 80, died at his home Oct. 5 in Wheatland. He was born April 8, 1928, in Longmont, Colo., the son of John and Katherine (Fox) Wilhelm. He is survived by his wife, Janet; his two sons, Jamie of Fort Mohave, Ariz., and Jeff of Wheatland; and daughter, Jeannie Mitchell of Wheatland; and four grandchildren; two brothers, Marvin of Denver and Ron of Torrington; three sisters, Ernestine Shepard of Bakersfield, Calif., Dorothy Schmidt of Greeley, Colo., and Viola Voight of Wheatland. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Leo, Harvey and Larry.
WILK, Frieda
b. 13 Jun 1918 - Golden Valley, North Dakota
d. 13 Oct 2008 - Billings, Montana
From Billings Gazette , Billings, MT - 15 Oct 2008
Frieda Wilk Imhoff, 94, of Billings, passed away Monday morning, Oct. 13, 2008. She was born June 13, 1918, in Golden Valley, N.D., to Edward and Mary (Fandrich) Wilk. Married Otto IMHOFF in Hebron, N.D. She is survived by two sons, Darrell (Dianne) and Larry (Paulette); nine grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. She and her husband Otto had been happily married for 68 years when he passed away in February 2005. She was also preceded in death by seven sisters and brothers.
WILLEMS, Erletta R.
b. 23 Oct 1932 - Hutchinson, Kansas
d. 19 Nov 2008 - Newton, Kansas
From Newton Kansan - Thursday - November 27, 2008
NEWTON — Erletta R. Weyand died Wednesday (Nov. 19, 2008) in Newton. She was born on Oct. 23, 1932, in Hutchinson, the daughter of Mathilda (Ratzlaff) and Aaron Willems. Erletta married Elmer A. WEYAND in Rose Pine, La. He preceded her in death on Sept. 3, 2007. Preceding her in death were her parents and her husband, Elmer. Survivors include three daughters, Marilyn Lubbers of Leavenworth, Geraldine and Vernon Epp of Newton, and Shirley and John Esau of Walton; brother, Calvin, and wife, Bonnie, Willems of McPherson; sister, Phillies and husband, Roy Stern of Goshen, Ind.; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
WILLENBRECHT, Raylene Sue
b. 24 Jun 1961 - Riverton, Wyoming
d. 31 May 2008 - Wright
From Casper Star Tribune, Casper, WY - 4 Jun 2008
WRIGHT -- Raylene Sue Fischer, 46, died on May 31, 2008, in Wright. She was born June 24, 1961, to Bill and Evelyn (Merrill) Willenbrecht in Riverton. Married to Bud FISCHER at Keyhole State Park. The couple were later divorced but remained friends and co-parented their daughters. Her nickname was Suzy Sunshine. She is survived by her parents of Lander; daughters, Kendra and Colter of Wright; one brother, Mark Willenbrecht of Greeley, Colo.; two sisters, Kimberly Willenbrecht of Wright, and Robin Dorr of Steamboat Springs, Colo.; grandmother, Lela Merrill of Riverton; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; fianc �¿ �, David Zogg of Los Alamos, N.M.; Bud Fischer, father of Kendra and Colter of Wright; extended family and many special friends including, Seth Rasmussen of Wright, and her "third daughter" Jocelyn Dunkin.
WILLIAMS, Helen (Becker)
See Helen Becker
WILLMAN, Gerald J.
b. 19 Jun 1924 - Sterling, Colorado
d. 28 Jul 2008 - Greeley, Colorado
From Avalance Journal - Sterling Colorado - August 2, 2008
Gerald J. Willman, 84, of Greeley, died July 28, 2008. Inpatient Unit. Mr. Willman was born on June 19, 1924, in Sterling to Henry and Katherine (Stroh) Willman. Married Esther STEINMARK in Scottsbluff, Neb. She died in February 1996.
WILLMAN, Marvin J.
b. 5 Jul 1930 - Hitchcock, Oklahoma
d. 4 Aug 2002 - Hitchcock, Oklahoma
From Okeene Record - Thursday, August 8, 2002
Willman, Marvin J. 1930-2002 -- Marvin J. Willman was born July 5th, 1930 at Hitchcock, Blaine County, Oklahoma, U.S.A. to John and Sarah (Helmer) Willman and passed away Sunday August 4th, 2002 at the age of 72. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, and one brother. He is survived by several cousins, nieces and nephews.
WILSON, Ross Jay
b. 5 Nov 1956 - Commanche, Oklahoma
d. 8 Oct 2008 - Kingman, Arizona
From Enid News - 10-15-2008
Enid, OK — The memorial service for Ross Jay Wilson, 51, will be 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, 2008, at Carmen Baptist Church. He was born Nov. 5, 1956, in Commanche to Phillip Dell and Delma Willadeen Jantz Wilson and died Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008, in Kingman, Ariz. Married Delania K. RIGGS. Surviving are one son, Chantz J. Wilson of Aline; four daughters, Jacque Wilson of Carmen, Rochelle Easter, Rykki Wallace and Danue Wilson, all of Enid; four brothers, Robert Wilson of Edmond, Ronald and Roger Wilson, both of Carmen, and Roy Wilson of Waynoka; and five grandchildren.
WINNECKE, Ruth Carol
b. 2 Sep 1939 - Cincinnati, Ohio -
d. 13 Apr 2008 - Oro Valley, Arizona
From Garden City Telegram - August 19, 2008
Ruth Carol (Winnecke) Mai, 68, died Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008, at her home in Oro Valley, Ariz.
She was born Sept. 2, 1939, in Cincinnati, to Edwin and Doris Shepherd Winnecke. Married Donald Leon MAI, a native of Garden City, in Missouri. In addition to her husband, survivors include two daughters, Natalie Joye Mai-Dixon of Oro Valley, and Audra Michele Chai of Orinda, Calif.; three grandchildren; two sisters, Martha Pendleton of Oklahoma City, and Lois Jambekar of Houghton, Mich.; a brother, Andrew Winnecke of Deltona, Fla.
WINTERS, Faye E. (Deweese)
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WINTERS, Rena J.
b. 3 Jul 1941
d. 15 May 2008 - Comanche County, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, May 18, 2008
MEDICINE LODGE - Rena J. Winters, 66, died May 15, 2008, in Comanche County. She was born July 3, 1941. Married Sam WINTERS, in Portland, Ore. He survives. Other survivors include: three daughters, Cindy Winter, Ava Winters-Bayless, and Gwen Lindsey, all of Dallas; two grandchildren, Kelly Spiker, and Joseph Dean; and two great-grandchildren, Hunter and Riliegh Dean. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Ramona Johnson, and a brother, Ronnie Harrison.
WITTMAN, Larry
b. 6 Aug 1926 - Huntley, Montana
d. 1 Jul 2008 - Billings, Montana
From Billings Gazette , Billings, MT - 2 Jul 2008
ABSAROKEE - Larry Wittman was born in Huntley to Fred and Katie Wittman on Aug. 6, 1926. He died on July 1, 2008. Married Ginger OSTRUM, his wife of 53 years, and four children were born of this union. Larry is preceded in death by his parents and his sister Dorothy. He is survived by his wife Ginger of their Absarokee home and his four children, Sheila LeBrun (Mike) of Billings, Scott Wittman (Cindy) of Roscoe, Shelly Fallihee (Jay) of Sedro Woolley, Wash., and Shawna Woodard (Gene) of Edmonds, Wash.; 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
WITTMAN, Lillian C. (Rohleder)
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WITTMANN, Vera Mae (Bjornstadt)
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WITTMER, Jacob, Jr.
b. 13 Dec 1933 - Streeter, North Dakota
d. 19 Nov 2008
From Billings Gazette , Billings, MT - 22 Nov 2008
Jacob Wittmer Jr. passed away Nov. 19, 2008. He was born Dec. 13, 1933, in Streeter, N.D., to Jacob Wittmer Sr. and Rose (Schmierer) Wittmer. He was preceded in death by his longtime friend, John McCarthy; and his parents, Jacob Wittmer Sr. and Rose Wittmer; his brothers, Edwin Renhold, Arthur, Harold and sister Lorraine Sawyer. He leaves behind two brothers, Raymond of Springfield, Ore., William of Billings; two sisters, Pauline Gempler of Springfield and Rose Baumann of Billings; his little dog Sammie; and many nieces and nephews.
WOHLGEMULTH, Agatha Nightengale (Penner)
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WOLF, Christopher Lee
b. 22 Feb 1973 - Claremore, Oklahoma
d. 30 Jul 2003 - Tulsa, Oklahoma
From Musgrove Merriott Smith Funeral Home - Claremore, Oklahoma
Christopher Lee Wolf - Chris died Wed., July 30, 2003, in Tulsa from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. The son of Henry and Wanda (Replogle) Wolf was born Feb. 22, 1973, in Claremore. He was preceded in death by his brother, Jeff Wolf in 1986; and grandparents, Clarence and Ruby Replogele, and Jim and Maudie Wolf. Chris is survived by his father, Henry Wolf and step-mother Nancy of Catoosa; mother, Wanda Wolf of Claremore; brothers: Randy Hubbard and wife, Lisa of Broken Arrow, and Johnnie Wolf and wife, Erica of Claremore; sister, Nikita Hubbard of Inola; step-sister, Kim Lee of Catoosa; step-brother, Kevin Lee of Verdigris; nieces: Stormie Metcalf, Mahala Clapp, and Hope Wolf; and nephews: John and Matthew Walent, Buster Wolf, Corbin Metcalf, and Randy Hubbard.
WOLF, JOSEPH -
b. 10 Mar 1928 - Ellis, Kansas
d. 1 Dec 2008
From Salina Journal - Friday, December 5, 2008
ELLIS -- Joseph "Jack" Wolf, 80, died Monday, Dec. 1, 2008. He was born March 10, 1928, in Ellis to William and Katherine (Sauer) Wolf. Survivors include his wife, Virginia, of the home: sons, Danny, of Great Bend, and Jack, of Ellis; a daughter, Gail Eberle, of Oakley; four brothers, Kenneth F. and James, both of Ellis, Dennis, of Salina, and Steve, of Great Bend; seven grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
WOLF, Joseph
b. 10 Mar 1928 - Ellis, Kansas
d. 1 Dec 2008 - Ellis, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Friday, December 5, 2008
Joseph "Jack" Wolf, 80, Ellis, died Monday, Dec. 1, 2008. He was born March 10, 1928, in Ellis to William and Katherine (Sauer) Wolf. Married Virginia WALTON. Survivors include his wife, of the home; two sons, Danny and wife, Monta, Great Bend, and Jack and wife, Andrea, Ellis; a daughter, Gail Eberle and husband, Mel, Oakley; four brothers, Kenneth F. and wife, Kathy, and James, all of Ellis, Dennis and wife, Helen, Salina, and Steve and wife, Lana, Great Bend; seven grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Clark, Lawrence and William; and a sister, Margaret Moore
WOLF, Kenneth Francis
b. 21 Apr 1938 - Grinnell, Kansas
d. 7 Sep 2008 - Ellis, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Wednesday, September 10
Kenneth Francis Wolf, 70, Ellis, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008. He was born April 21, 1938, in Grinnell to Frank and Clara (Merrian) Wolf Jr. Married Dorothy DREILING. She preceded him in death May 3, 2005. Survivors include four sons, Dennis and wife, Rhonda, and Darrin, all of Ellis, Daniel, Oakley, and Donald, Dodge City; a daughter, Karen Rounds, El Dorado; two brothers, Roy Wolf and wife, Barbara, Michigan, and Dean Wolf and wife, Charlotte, Grinnell; a sister, Marjorie Robben and husband, Robert, Colby; a daughter-in-law, Jenise Wolf-Dorn, Payallup, Wash.; 14 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy; a son, Delmar; and a son-in-law, Jonathan Rounds.
WOLFE, Celia Dee (Boxberger)
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WOLFE, Fern K.
b. 10 Aug 1938 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
d. 29 Oct 2008 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Herald, Scottsbluff, NE - 1 Nov 2008
Fern K. Imus, 70, of Scottsbluff, died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008. Fern was born Aug. 10, 1938, to Manual and Millie (Fisher) Wolfe at Scottsbluff. Survivors include her husband, Jack IMUS; sons, Ron (Cathy) Imus, Keith Imus and Kevin Imus; grandchildren, Desiree' (Mario) Imus, Nick Imus, Seth Imus and Lisa Marie Imus; great-grandchildren, Cassius Garcia, Ava Kraft and Marcellus Garcia; sisters, Carol (Marvin) Ziegler, Keitha (Virgil) Ziegler, Glenda Ockinga and Valerie (Pat) Hinman; brothers, Gordon Wolfe and Allen (Lois) Wolfe; several special nieces and nephews. Fern was preceded in death by her parents; and grandson, Nathanal Imus.
WOLFE, Jack M.
b. 8 Apr - Carlisle, Indiana
d. 22 Nov 2008 - Salina, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Wednesday, November 25, 2008
Jack M. "Tiny" Wolfe, age 72, of Salina, died Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008 at Salina. He was preceded in death by his father, Stoy Wolfe; mother, Hazel Gore; stepfather, Delbert Gore; and half brother, Burt E. Gore. He is survived by his wife, Esther, of the home; two sons, Fred M. and wife Nancy Wolfe, of Monument, Colo., and Chuck and wife Susan Wolfe, of Valley Center; a brother, Jerry L., of Terre Haute, Ind.; a sister, Karen S. Volk, of Leesburg, Fla.; and five grandchildren, Chase, Morgan, Mason, Sarah and Carson.
WOLFE, Leonard William
b. 25 Nov 1936 - Minot, North Dakota
d. 23 Jun 2008 - Casper, Wyoming
From Casper Star Tribune , Casper, WY - Friday, June 27, 2008
GUERNSEY -- Leonard William Wolfe, 71, died on June 23, 2008, in Casper. He was born Nov. 25, 1936, in Minot, N.D., the son of John Bernard and Neoma Jennie (Gay) Wolfe. Married Sandra Yvonne PIERCE in Wall, S.D. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Sandy; three children and their spouses, Shane Wolfe of Battle Mountain, Nev., Shawn Maney of Cheyenne, and Kristi Clark of Afton; a brother, Richard Wolfe of Sidney, Mont.; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Todd Wolfe; three siblings, Delores Johnson, Alfred Wolfe, and Roger Wolfe; and several half brothers and sisters.
WOLFE, Mary Katherine
Dobrinka, Russia
b. 2 May 1858 - Dobrinka, Russia
d. 23 Aug 1933 - Okeene, Oklahoma
From Okeene Record - Friday, August 31, 1933
HOFFMAN, MARY KATHERINE (WOLFE-NUSZ) 1858-1933 - Mrs. Mary Hoffman, maiden name Wolf , was born on May 2, 1858 in Dobrinka, Russia. She was united to George Peter Nusz in 1874. Fourteen children were born to them, 2 of the preceding their mother in death. Mrs. Hoffman immigrated to America with her former husband, George P. NUSZ in the year 1886 and lived in Marion, Kansas. Mr. Nusz died in 1920. In 1925, Mrs. Nusz was united in marriage to Fred HOFFMAN. living in Okeene, Oklahoma. She passed away on August 23, 1933. She leaves to mourn her husband, Fred Hoffman, 12 children, 57 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and other relatives and friends. Note: She was born in Dobrinka, Russia to Georg Friedrich Wolf and Catherine Elisabeth Geier of Dobrinka, Russia also. Georg F. Wolf's parents were Georg Adam Wolf and Eva Barbara Rau.
WOLFF, Jerry D.
b. 13 May 1951 -Wichita, Kansas
d. 14 Aug 2008 - Salina, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Monday - August 18, 2008
Jerry Dean Wolff, 57, Salina, died Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008. He was born in Wichita, on May 13, 1951, to the late William L. Wolff and Myrtie Mae (Morrison) Waller. Jerry was preceded in death by an infant sister, Rose Mary Wolff. Survivors include a stepson, Chris Hedge of Kansas City, MO; two sisters, Kathy Duran and Terry Weyland, both of Wichita; three brothers, Gary of Oklahoma City, Larry Wolff of Park City and Billy Wolff of Snead, AL; many nieces, nephews, friends; and his loving dog, Missy.
WOLFF, Rudolph
b. 21 Sep 1917 - Avery, Oklahoma
d. 28 Jun 2007 - Claremore, Oklahoma
From Musgrove Merriott Smith Funeral Home - Claremore, Oklahoma
ADAIR -- Rudolph Herman Wolff - Rudolph died Thurs., June 28, 2007, at Claremore Regional Hospital at the age of 89. The son of Gustav and Ottilie (Koerth) Wolff was born Sept. 21 1917, in Avery, OK. Married Edna Louise SHAW in Homer, LA. Rudolph was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings: Karl Wolff, Adolph Wolff, Gustav Wolff, Ella Oestmann, Clarence Wolff, Toni Wolff, Lydie Wolff, Otto Wolff, Paul Wolff, and Walter Wolff. Survivors include his wife, Louise of the home; daughter, Linda Fryer and husband, Ross of Detroit, MI; grandchildren: Christopher Fryer and wife, Courtney, Carol Fryer, and Charlotte McRae; and great-grandchildren, Emily McRae, Grace McRae, McKenzie Fryer, and Brennan Fryer.
WOLLESEN, Rose V. (Schmidt)
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WOMBOLT, Amelia
b. 17 Mar 1920 - Laurel, Montana
d. 28 Nov 2008 - Laurel, Montana
From Billings Gazette, Billings, MT - 2 Dec 2008
LAUREL - Amelia Adams, 88, of Laurel, passed away Friday, Nov. 28, 2008. Amelia was born in Laurel, March 17, 1920, a daughter of George and Eva (Lackman) Wombolt. She had been married to Burdett "Bud" ADAMS for 67 years. He preceded her in death in 2003. She is survived by her daughters, LaDona Geise of Tucson, Ariz., and Diana Tracy of Kirkland, Wash.; a sister, Ruth Helmke, a brother, Frank Wombolt; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews
WOMBOLT, Myrna Rose (Jones)
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WONDRA, Cecelia T.
b. 23 Oct 1927
d. 6 Sep 2008
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, September 8, 2008
ODIN - Cecelia T. Schneweis, 80, died Sept. 6, 2008. She was born Oct. 23, 1927, the daughter of Joe K. and Agnes Debes Wondra. Married Lawrence L. SCHNEWEIS. He died Feb. 17, 1976. Survivors include: son, David; daughter, Donna Schneweis; brothers, Robert, Art, Jerry and Al Wondra; sisters, Mary Ann Collins, Margaret White, Jeanie Hapes and Rita Legleiter; and a granddaughter.
WONDRA, Cecelia T.
b. 23 Oct 1927 - Redwing, Kansas
d. 6 Sep 2008 - Hays, Kansas
From Great Bend (Kan) Tribune - Tuesday, September 9, 2008
ODIN — Cecelia T. Schneweis, 80, died Sept. 6 (2008) at Hays Medical Center. She was born Oct. 23, 1927, in Redwing, the daughter of Joe K. and Agnes (Debes) Wondra. Married Lawrence L. SCHNEWEIS. He died Feb. 17, 1976. Survivors include a son, David Schneweis and wife Norma Jean, of Claflin; a daughter, Donna Schneweis of Topeka; four brothers, Robert Wondra, Art Wondra and Jerry Wondra, all of Great Bend, and Al Wondra of Odin; four sisters, Mary Ann Collins of Ellinwood, Margaret White and Jeanie Hapes, both of Great Bend, and Rita Legleiter of St. Marys; and a granddaughter, Jacque Schneweis. She was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Wondra; and two sisters, Alice Wondra and Sister Edith Wondra.
WOOD, Fern Augusta
b. 29 Jun 1913 - Hutchinson, Kansas
d. 3 Oct 2008 - Camino, California
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, October 14, 2008
CAMINO, Calif. - Fern Augusta (Wood) Nickel, 95, died Oct. 3, 2008. She was born June 29, 1913, in Hutchinson. Married Henry A. NICKEL. He preceded her in death. Survivors include: four children, Ethelma Tresenriter, Shingle Springs, Calif., Henry L Nickel, Golden Valley, Ariz., Mark Nickel, Sutter Creek, Calif., and Judith Sather, Post Falls, Idaho; 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren
WOODARD, Martha (Nusz)
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WORSTER, Eva L.
b. 14 Feb 1916 - Milan, Illinois
d. 12 Sep 2007 - Rock Island
From Quad-City Times - 9/15/2007
Eva L. Sachleben Heinze, 91, of Rock Island, passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2007. Eva was born February 14, 1916, in Milan, the daughter of George and Irene Ferns Worster. Married George SACHLEBEN; he preceded her in death on November 8, 1966. She later married Richard HEINZE on January 17, 1976, in Milan; he preceded her in death on July 8, 2006. Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Barbara Abbott, Longmont, Colo., and Georgia and Glen Werkheiser, Prophetstown, Ill.; grandchildren and spouses, Kenneth and Kim Long, Marion, Iowa, and Karen and Marquel Reynolds, Moline; three great-granddaughters, Kylie Long, Moriah Long and Maliyah Reynolds; and a sister, Norma Boles, Milan. She was preceded in death by her parents, a son-in-law, Larry Abbott and a sister, Lillian Kisner.
WRIGHT, Mildred E.
b. 28 Feb, 1930
d. 4 Jun 2008
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Friday, June 6, 2008
NEWTON - Mildred E. "Mickey" Schmidt, 78, died June 4, 2008. She was born Feb. 28, 1930, daughter of Earl and Elizabeth Kater Wright. Married Bernard SCHMIDT in Newton. He survives of the home. Other survivors include: sons, Thomas and wife Debi, Terrance and wife Laura; daughters, Monica Thompson, Jodi and Todd Stowell; sister, Norma Jean Minner; five grandsons; and four granddaughters.
WURTZ, Geraldine Elizabeth
b. 16 Apr 1918 - Clifton, Kansas
d. 26 Aug 2008 - Estes Park, Colorado
From Salina Journal - Thursday, November 6, 2008
ESTES PARK, Colo. -- Geraldine Elizabeth "Gerry" Meyer died at her home Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008. She was 90 years old. Geraldine E. Meyer was born April 16, 1918, in Clifton, Kan., to the late Nicholas C. and Emma B. (Mayer) Wurtz. Married Robert H. (Bob) MEYER. Gerry is survived by her children, Mike and wife Nancy, of Cordillera, Roanna April, of Colorado Springs, Roberta Hoffman and husband Henry, of Joplin, Mo., Adrian and wife Ellen, of Beloit, Kan., Angela Moxter and husband Lowell, of Hays, Kan., Camilla Saint and husband Larry, of Estes Park, and Sylvia Hoyt and husband Richard, of Centennial; 15 grandchildren; one great-grandson; brother-in-law, Lyle Lange, and sister-in-law, Valora Wurtz, both of Clifton, Kan.; and sister-in-law, Ruth Meyer, of Topeka, Kan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert H. Meyer; sisters, Vernus Lange and Marie Hartman; and brothers, Ralph and Herman Wurtz.
WUSCHKE, Ewald Rudolph
b. 20 Jan 1929- Mankota, Sask., Canada
d. 7 Nov 2008
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