**DAHLINGER, Phyllis (Koch)
See Phyllis Koch

DANIEL, Leonard "Poppy"
b. 6 Sep 1922 - Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
d. 28 May 2006 - Enid, Oklahoma
From Enid News and Eagle - May 29, 2006
LEONARD ‘POPPY’ DANIEL - Leonard V. “Poppy” Daniel, 83, died May 28, 2006. Born Sept. 6, 1922. Married OTALENA SEAGROVES. Survivors include his wife, Otalena, of the home; one daughter, Leonora Kay Anderson, of Grove,: one son, Leonard Daniel Jr., of Sapulpa; one brother, Roy Daniel, of St. Angel Camp, Calif.; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by one sister and two

**DAPPEN, Dorothy Marie (Dorn)
See Dorothy Marie Dorn

DASSINGER, David John
b. abt 1953
d. Jun 1957 - Glendive - North Dakota
From Billings MT Gazette, Sunday 9 Jun 1957
GLENDIVE- Four-year-old David John Dassinger died Tuesday evening after being hit by an automobile. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest N. Dassinger; a brother, Danny, 2; his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Dassinger, Gladstone, N.D., and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Adam Gartner, Glen Ullin, N.D
.

DAUBERT, Henry
b. 15 Aug 1881 - Russia
d. 3 Jan 1965
Billings MT Gazette, Tuesday 5 Jan 1965
Daubert, Henry 1881-1965 - Henry Daubert Sr., 83, died Sunday (Jan. 3). Born in Russia August 15, 1881. Married MARY KATHERINE STRICKER in Russia. Surviving are four sons, John, Victor , Henry Jr. of Renton WA, and Alex of Garden Grove CA; two brothers, George of Belmont CA and Jacob of Cudahy WI, 20 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

**DASSINGER, Susanna (Pfeiffer)
See Susanna Pfeiffer

**DAUBERT, Florine (Herrman)
See Florine Herrman

DAUENHAUER, Albert
b. 28 Aug 1931
d. 3 Dec 2008 - Bismarck, North Dakota
From Bismarck Tribune 6 Dec 08
Albert "Al" Dauenhauer, 77, passed away on Dec. 3, 2008. Born Aug. 28, 1931, to Christ and Anna (Hertz) Dauenhauer. Married ELAINE GOETZ. Survived by his wife of 51 years, Elaine, Bismarck; five daughters, Lori (Bob) Simons, Dickinson, Jean (Mike) Smith, Williston, Shari (Pat) Salter, Bismarck, Debra (Todd) Beard, Williston, and Jodi (Darren) Sletten, Ryder; three sons, Alden, Baldwin, Gary (Steph), Fargo, and Dale (Lisa), Hazen; 21 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren, and one on the way; three brothers, Clarence and Bob (Helen), both of Bismarck, and Pat (Sheila), South Carolina; and three sisters, Venita Doll, Mandan, Rosemary Dauenhauer, California, and Sally (Gary) Carignan, Oregon.

 

DAUENHAUER, Christ
b. 14 Sep 1905 -Mott
d. Sep 1952 - Glenn Ullin
From Bismarck Tribune, Saturday 20 Sep 1952
Christ Dauenhauer, 47, was killed when the tractor he was driving overturned and crushed him, in an accident south of Glen Ullin about 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. Married to ANNA HERTZ. Besides his widow, he leaves the following children, Albert Dauenhauer, a member of the Marines, and Mrs. George (Anita) Doll, Hildegard, Robert, Sally and Patrick, all at home. Also leaves two brothers, John, Grafton, and Tony, Spokane, Wash., and four sisters, Mrs. John (Lena) Kautzman, Mott; Mrs. Loran (Magdalena) Taylor, San Francisco, Calif.; Mrs. John (Julia) Berger, Spokane, Wash., and Mrs. Robert (Margaret) Knutson, Rochester, Minn.

DAUENHAUER, Jacob
b. 16 Apr 1920 - Mott, North Dakota
d. 28 Apr 1973 - Sheridan, Wyoming
From Butte MT, The Montana Standard, Sunday 29 Apr 1973
Jacob Dauenhauer Jr., 53, died Saturday. Born April 16, 1920, in Mott ND. Survivors include sons-in-law and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Laitenen of Minnesota, Mrs. Bea Moore of Florida; a son, Richard Dauenhauer of Colorado; five grandchildren; brothers, Benedick, Butte, John, Al, Roy and Louie, all of Billings, Henry of Rapid City SD, and Ike, Corpus Cove TX; sisters, Sally Haberstroh, Rapid City and Bea Hennelly, Boston MA.

 

DAUENHAUER, Monica
b. 5 Oct 1896 - Russia
d. 19 May 1955
From Bismarck Tribune, Friday 20 May 1955
DICKINSON—Mrs. Monica Renner, 58, Richardton, died unexpectedly Thursday morning. Born in Russia on Oct. 5, 1896. Moved to the United States in 1911. Married to John KAUTZMAN. After the death of her first husband, married to Mike RENNER, Richardton. Leaves five stepchildren, the Rev. Martin Renner, Lefor; Leo Renner, Richardton; Isadore Renner, Homestead, Mont.; Richard Renner, Richardton, and Mrs. Robert (Anna) Gerrity, San Bernardino, Calif.
**DAUENHAUER, Shirley Cerise (Madson)
See Shirley Madson

DAUM, Mary Eva
b. 6 Jan 1889 (sic vs 1869) Russia
d. 28 Nov 1955
From Dickinson Press, Saturday 3 Dec 1955
Deibele, Mary Eva (Feininger) (1869)-1955 - Mrs. Mary Eva Feininger Deibele, 86, died Nov. 28 (1955). Born in Russia on Jan. 6, 1889 (sic vs 1869), the daughter of John and Mary Milevski Daum. Came to the US in 1913. Married MARTIN FEININGER in Russia in 1888. In 1921 married to JOSEPH DEIBELE. Survivors include sons, Ed, Phillip, Dickinson; John, Billings; Nick, Los Angeles; daughters, Mrs. Roy Kopp, Dickinson; Mrs. John Keller, Dickinson and Mrs. Mary Whittinger, Dickinson. Six children have preceded her in death.

**DAUM, Rose Schaff (Hagel)
See Rose Hagel

DAUM, Sally Mathilda
b. 7 Aug 1911 - Havelock, North Dakota
d. Sep 1966
From Billings MT Gazette, Friday 30 Sep 1966
MISSOULA—Mrs. Sally Mathilda Thomas, 55, died at a Missoula hospital. Born at Havelock, ND, Aug. 7, 1911. Married MIKE THOMAS. Surviving are 3 sons, Mike, Billings; Albert, Colorado Springs, CO, and Floyd, Missoula: the mother, Mrs. Rose Daum, Edgar; 4 brothers, Jake, Winnett; Tony, Cottonwood, CA; George, Anaconda, and John, Thermopolis, WY; 7 sisters, Mrs. I. A. Morgan, Portland, OR; Mrs. Ikey Taylor, Billings; Mrs. Victor Schaaf, Thermopolis, WY; Mrs. Tony Schaaf, Bowman, ND and Mrs. Ralph Kilwien, Edgar

DAVIS, Gene
b. 26 Mar 1923 - Hindsville, Arkansas
d. 9 Jun 2009 - Fayetteville, Arkansas
From The Star-Herald, Scottsbluff, NE - 6/10/2009 - 6/13/2009
Gene Davis, 86, of Gentry, Ark., died June 9, 2009, at Fayetteville, Ark. Born March 26, 1923 in Hindsville, Ark., the son of Daniel Eli Davis and Maude Elizabeth Gosvenor Davis. Married RUBY MEINGINGER. Survivors include his wife Ruby of the home; one daughter Elaine Wisdom and husband Eric of Manhattan, Kan.; nine grandchildren, James Dickie, Julie Burke, Heidi Dickie, Phillip Dickie, Holly Accurso, Rebecca Dickie, Elizabeth Williams, Travis Limbocker, Andrew Limbocker; three step-grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; one sister, Madge Whittemore of Huntsville, Ark.; and many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Dianne Dickie; three brothers, Murel Davis, Earl Davis and Elwood Davis; three sisters, Willa Evans, Ruth Balluck and Josephine Burson.

**DeCHANDT, Mary (Eckroth)
See Mary Eckroth

DECHANT, Emerald Victor
b. 26 Apr 1926 - Liebenthal
d. 26 Dec 2008
From Salina Journal - Sunday, December 28, 2008
HAYS — Emerald Victor Dechant, 82, died Friday, Dec. 26, 2008. Born April 26, 1926, in Liebenthal, to Cornelius and Ursula (Legleiter) Dechant. Preceded in death by: wife, Deloris, on April 10, 2007; and son, Randolph, on June 21, 1953. Survivors: daughters, Lorianne (George) Jochum, of Tulsa, Okla., and Pamela (Curt) Unrein, of Hays; five grandchildren; one great-grandson; two brothers; and five sisters.

DECHANT, Emerald Victor
b. 26 Apr 1926 - Liebenthal, Kansas
d. 26 Dec 2008 - Hays, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Sunday, December 28, 2008
Emerald Victor Dechant, 82, died Friday, December 26, 2008. Born April 26, 1926, at Liebenthal, Kansas, to Cornelius and Ursula (Legleiter) Dechant. Married DELORIS CONSTANCE MILKE. Deloris died on April 10, 2007. They were blessed with three children. Their son, Randolph Lee was born June 21, 1953, and died on January 1, 1994. Survivors include two daughters and their husbands, Lorianne and George Jochum of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Pamela and Curt Unrein of Hays, Kansas; His grandchildren, Johnathon Jochum and his wife, Jillian, of Enid, Oklahoma, Jennifer Jochum and son Derek, Washington D.C., Justin Jochum of Tucson, Arizona, Chad Unrein and his wife, Heather, of Topeka, Kansas, Brett Unrein of Wichita, Kansas, and Brigette Dechant of Texas. Other surviving members include his brothers, Harry Dechant of Hays and Virgil Dechant and his wife, Anne of Kansas City, Kansas; sisters, Bernice Schaffer of Hays, Peggy Norris of Russell, Kansas, Rosalyn Giesick, Carol Jean Werth, and Jeanette Gabel, all of WaKeeney, Kansas, and many nieces and nephews.

**DECHANT, Julitta (Dinkel)
See Julitta Dinkel

DECKER, Paul
b. 1919 - Dickinson, North Dakota
d. 24 Oct 1967
From Billings MT Gazette, Saturday 28 Oct 1967
DICKINSON, N.D.- Paul Decker died in St. Joseph’s Hospital October 24. He was born at Dickinson, in 1919, the son of Emil Decker and Leokadia Wandler Decker. Married JENNIE KOFFLER. He is survived by his wife; his mother in Tacoma, Wash.; sons, Kenneth of Huron, S.D. and Gary of Dickinson and daughters, Mrs. Leroy Hendrickson and Linda Decker of Dickinson.

 

DEGENHART, John
b. 1861 - Russia
d. 1925 - Billings, Montana
From Billings MT Gazette, Sunday 1 Feb 1925
Degenhart, John not given/ca.1861-1925 - John Degenhart died Saturday evening. Born in Russia and came to this country 35 years ago. Survived by seven children, John and Adam Degenhart, Mrs. Adolph Schwalger and Mrs. George Lembrecht, all of Billings; Peter Degenhart, Topeka KS; Mrs. John Prubeckey, Newton KS; and Mrs. Joe Stegman, Pratt KS. Mrs. Degenhart died 22 years ago.

**DEIBELE, Mary Eva Feininger (Daum)
See Mary Eva Daum

DEICHL, Andrew Joseph
b. 31 July 1942 - Billings, Montana
d. 4 Apr 1968 - Bend, Oregon
From Billings MT Gazette, Monday 8 Apr 1968
Andrew Joseph Deichl, 25, died near Bend, OR when the aircraft he was in crashed Thursday. Born a son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank X. Deichl on July 31, 1942 in Billings. Survivors include the mother; 3 brothers: Arnold, Waukesha, WI; Leo, 211 9th Ave. N; Robert, at the family home; 3 sisters, Mrs. Lester Livingston and Mrs. Joseph Marson, San Francisco, CA; Mrs. Richard Blee, 1339 Terry Ave.; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Ida Landice.
**DEINES, Niema (Derheim)
See Niema Derheim

DEINES, Rosie
b. 21 Nov 1912 - Trego County, Kansas
d. 13 Apr 2009 - Hill City, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Thursday, April 16, 2009
HILL CITY -- Rosie Triplett, 96, died Monday, April 13, 2009. Born Nov. 21, 1912, in rural Trego County to John Henry and Kathryn (Thout) Deines. Preceded in death by her husband, CLARENCE L. (TRIPLETT), in 1976; a son, Gene; son-in-law, Dave; her parents; four brothers; a sister; four half brothers; and a half sister. Survivors include a daughter, Pat Jones, of Bogue; brothers, Lorine Deines, of San Diego, and John Dienes, of Topeka; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.

**DELANEY, Frieda Marie (Meis)
See Frieda Maria Meis

**DELLA MAGGIORE, Lela Mae (Meier)
See Lela Mae Meier

DENNING, Rosina
b. 17 Aug 1898 - Odessa, South Russia
d. 11 May 1976 - Miles City
From Billings MT Gazette, Thursday 13 May 1976
PLEVNA—Rosina Graf, 77, died Tuesday. Born Aug. 17, 1898, in Odessa, South Russia, the daughter of John and Magdalena Denning. Married JOHN GRAF in Odessa. They moved to Germany in February 1945, living there until 1951, when they came to the United States. Survivors include the widower; 2 daughters, Mrs. Florian (Lisa) Znidaric of Winnipeg, Manitoba and Mrs. Hable (Ida) Sieler of Plevna; 2 sons, Ewalt of Alberton and Victor of Billings; 2 sisters, Mrs. Bertha Schlichter and Mrs. Mary Fischer, both of South Russia; 13 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

DEPPERSCHMIDT, Bernita Marie
b. 14 Jan 1937 - Sheridan County, Kansas
d. 19 Mar 2009
From Salina Journal - Saturday, March 21, 2009
HOXIE — Bernita Marie Weber, 72, died Thursday, March 19, 2009. Born Jan. 14, 1937, in rural Sheridan County to Seraphine and Anna (Feldt) Depperschmidt. Preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth, on July 22, 2001; brother, Al Jay; and three infant brothers, John, Melvin and Elmer. She is survived by her sons, Rick (Beverly), of Waukomis, Okla., and Greg (Thresia), of Hoxie; a sister, Viola Koerperich, of McCook, Neb.; five grandchildren; and many other family members.

DEPPERSCHMIDT, Bernita Marie
b. 14 Jan 1957 - Sheridan County, Kansas
d. 19 Mar 2009 - Hoxie, Kansas
From Hays (Kan) Daily News - Saturday, March 21, 2009
Bernita Marie Weber, 72, Hoxie, died Thursday, March 19, 2009 Born Jan. 14, 1937, in rural Sheridan County to Seraphine and Anna (Feldt) Depperschmidt. Married KENNETH WEBER. He preceded her in death July 22, 2001. Survivors include two sons, Rick Weber, Waukomis, Okla., and Greg Weber, Hoxie; a sister, Viola Koerperich, McCook, Neb.; and five grandchildren.

DEPPERSCHMIDT, George M.
b. 10 Dec 1918 - Antonio, Kansas
d. 14 Jun 2009 - Ness City, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, June 15, 2009
NESS CITY - George M. Depperschmidt, 90, died Sunday, June 14, 2009, at Cedar Village, Ness City. Born Dec. 10, 1918, in Antonio, the son of Clemens and Mary Lang Depperschmidt. Married TILLIE PFANNENSTIEL in Ness City. She preceded him in death. Survivors include: sister, Mary Pfannenstiel, Ness City; grandchildren, Eric Depperschmidt, Garden City, Tod Depperschmidt, and Jana Irvin, both of Scott City; six great-grandchildren; and daughter-in-law, Ann Depperschmidt, Ness City. Preceded in death by: son, Ronald; brother, John; and five sisters, Catherine Munsch, Ana Stoecklein, Margaret Haas, Linda Rupp and Martina Tittel.

DEPPERSCHMIDT, George M.
b. 10 Dec 1918 - Antonino, Kansas
d. 14 Jun 2009 - Ness City, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Thursday, June 15, 2009
George M. Depperschmidt, 90, died Sunday, June 14, 2009. Born Dec. 10, 1918, in Antonino to Clemens and Mary Lang Depperschmidt. Married TILLIE PFANNENSTIEL. She preceded him in death. Survivors include a sister, Mary Pfannenstiel, Ness City; three grandchildren, Eric Depperschmidt, Garden City, and Tod Depperschmidt and Jana Irvin, both of Scott City; six great-grandchildren; and a daughter-in-law, Ann Depperschmidt, Ness City. Preceded in death by son, Ronald.

**DEPPERSCHMIDT, Mary K. (Schumacher)
See Mary K. Schumacher

**DERCHAN, Louisa Senn (Gartner)
See Louisa Gartner

DERHEIM, Niema
b. 13 May 1927 - Streeter, North Dakota
d. 12 Feb 2009
From Billings Gazette, Billings, MT - 15 Feb 2009
Niema Deines died Feb. 12, 2009. Born on May 13, 1927, in Streeter, N.D., to Theodore and Lydia Derheim. Married BEN DEINES. Preceded in death by her parents, Theodore and Lydia Derheim; six brothers, Arthur, Albert, Elmer, Art, Leo and Ronald; two sisters, Dorothy and Betty and granddaughter Meagan. Survived by her husband, Ben, of 62-1/2 years; four children, Marlene (John) Wells, White Sulphur Springs, Beverly (LeRoy) Schlesener, Laurel, Les (Tammy) Deines, Billings and Brenda (Deines) Adams of Laurel; three brothers, Harry (Elsie) of Billings, Laurence (Barb) of Vancouver, Wash., and Marvin (Sheila) of Park City; four sisters, Violet (Bill) Frickel, Laurel, Verna Kapptie, Billings, Esther (Al) Burkhardt, Missoula and Sherrie (Dallas) Richterich, Billings; along with numerous brothers and sisters-in-laws; 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

DEUTSCH, Michael Dean
b. 1 Oct 1958 - Salina, Kansas
d. 27 Dec 2008 - Wilson, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, December 31, 2008
WILSON - Michael Dean Deutsch, 40, died Saturday afternoon, Dec. 27, 2008, as a result of a fishing accident on Wilson Lake. Born Oct. 1, 1968, in Salina, the son of Mel and Alma Mattas Deutsch.
Married JENA HAMIC. To this union was born one son, Drew Michael and daughter Riley Danielle.
Survivors include: father, Mel and wife Diana Deutsch, Lawrence; mother, Alma (Mattas) Deutsch, Wilson; son, Drew Michael of the home; daughter Riley Danielle Deutsch, of the home; a stepdaughter, Kaylie Hamic, Medicine Lodge; sister, Michelle and husband Keith Lang, Hoisington; nephews, Kody and Kyle Lang, Hoisington; niece, Kortney Lang, Hoisington; and a grandmother, Isabelle (Deutsch) Dumler, Hoisington. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Armin Deutsch, William Mattas, Frank and Rose Mattas Cikanek, Ben Dumler and Abe and Dorothy Aberson.

DeWALD, George
b. 4 Feb 1876 - Russia
d. 15 Sept 1942
From Billings MT Gazette, Wednesday 16 Sep 1942
DeWald, George 1876-1942 - George DeWald, 66, died Tuesday (Sep. 15). Born in Russia Feb. 4, 1876, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Conrad DeWald. Married KATHERINE ELIZABETH HOFFMAN. Surviving are his widow, 3 sons, Victor, Walter and Henry, all of Laurel; two daughters, Molly of Laurel and Mrs. R. G. Becker of Tacoma WA; and a brother, Conrad.

DICK, Laura L.
b. abt 1919
d. 2 Feb 2009
From Newton Kansan - February 6, 2009
WICHITA — Laura L. Bickel, 90, died Monday (Feb. 2, 2009). Survived by her sons, Warren (Sharon), Steve (Valerie) and Frank Bickel; daughter, Janette (Richard) Gonzalez; brother, John (Laverna) Dick; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, ORVILLE (BICKEL); daughter, Bonnie; brothers, Fred, David and Clarence; and sisters, Mick Dalke, Anna Reiger, Clara Scherling and Minnie Stucky

DICK, Laura L.
b. abt 1919
d. 2 Feb 2009
From Wichita Eagle - Friday, February 6, 2009
Bickel, Laura L., 90, died Feb. 2, 2009. Survivors: sons, Warren (Sharon), Steve (Valerie), Frank; daughter, Janette (Richard) Gonzalez; brother, John (Laverna) Dick; many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband Orville; daughter Bonnie; brothers, Fred, David, Clarence; sisters, Mick Dalke, Anna Reiger, Clara Scherling, Minnie Stucky.

**DICK, LaVene (Brees)
See LaVene Brees

DICK, Leonard A.
b. 16 May 1924
d. 27 Apr 2009 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, April 28, 2009
GREAT BEND - Leonard A. Dick, 84, died April 27, 2009. Born May 16, 1924, to Bernard and Anna Depenbusch Dick. Married DOROTHY E. ROHLING. She survives. Other survivors include: sons, David, Ronald, Dennis, and Leon; daughters, Carolyn Kern, Shirley Gustafson, Elaine Robinson, Betty Andrews, Jane Jones, and Joyce Holiday; brothers, Alfred, Henry, Paul, Martin, and Daniel; sisters, Angeline Ingram, Lucille Sheahan, and Doreen Reida; 33 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

 

 

DICK, Marcella Marie Klaassen
b. 3 Oct 1915 - Mt. Lake, Minnesota
d. 7 Jan 2009 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, January 11, 2009
HILLSBORO - Marcella Marie Klaassen, 93, died Jan. 7, 2009. Born Oct. 3, 1915, in Mt. Lake, Minn., the daughter of Isaac J. and Helen Schroeder Dick. Married NICK A. KLAASSEN. He died in 1990. Survivors include: sons, Joel and Mark; daughters, Janet Voth and Elaine Klaassen; sister, Milly Stucky; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

DICK, Marcella Marie
b. 3 Oct 1915 - Mount Lake, Minnesota
d. 7 Jan 2009 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Sunday, January 11, 2009
HILLSBORO — Marcella Marie Klaassen, 93, died Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009. Born Oct. 3, 1915, in Mount Lake, Minn., to Isaac and Helen (Schroeder) Dick. Preceded in death by: husband, Nick, in 1990; and sister, Selma Unruh. Survivors: sons, Joel (Nancy), of Hillsboro, and Mark, of Tulsa, Okla.; daughters, Janet (Orvin) Voth, of Newton, and Elaine Klaassen (Mike Iacono), of Minneapolis, Minn.; one sister, Milly Stucky, of North Newton; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

DIETRICH, Peter
b. 24 Dec 1864 - South Russia
d. 9 Apr 1951 - Mandan
From Bismarck Tribune, Tuesday 10 Apr 1951
Peter Dietrich, 86, died Monday. Born Dec. 24, 1864, in South Russia. Married to CATHERINE BARNHARD. Came to the United States in 1900. His wife died Feb. 20, 1935. Three children also preceded him in death. He leaves four daughters, two sons, 28 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Daughters are Mrs. William Knoll, Jamestown; Mrs. Albert Briggs, Longview, Wash., and Mrs. Joe Stein and Mrs. Andrew Berger, both of Mandan. Sons are Jacob, who lives south of Bismarck, and Matt, Longview Wash.

DIETZ, Anton
b. 27 Apr 1913 - St. Placidus, North Dakota
d. 28 Apr 1956 - Belfield
From Dickinson Press, Tuesday 1 May 1956
Dietz, Anton 1913-1956 - Anton Dietz died April 28 (1956). Born at St. Placidus ND, April 27, 1913, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Dietz. Married EMILEA BRINSTER . Three children were born to them. They are Marlene, 8; Elaine, 6; and Antonia, 2. Survivors are besides his wife and children, brothers, Andrew, Mandan; Ben and Adam, The Dells OR; George and John, Belfield and a sister, Ms. Joe Wanner, Gladstone.

DIETZ, Christian
b. 30 Jan 1919 - Billings, Montana
d. 24 Nov 1968 - Laural, Montana
From Billings MT Gazette, Tuesday 26 Nov 1968
LAUREL—Christian Dietz, 49, died Sunday evening. Born in Billings Jan. 30, 1919, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Dietz,. Married BARBARA MESSER . He is survived by his widow, of Laurel; 3 sons, Phillip of Laurel, Christian Jr., US Army in Vietnam, and James of Laurel; 6 daughters, Mrs. Paul Anest, Laurel, Mrs. William Porter Jr., Fargo, ND, Sharon, Linda, Margaret and Rochelle, all of Laurel. He is also survived by 4 brothers, Harold, CA, Milford, Raymond and Robert, all of Worland, WY; and 6 sisters, Mrs. James Boucher, Livingston, Mrs. Marion Foust, Laurel, Mrs. Evelyn Coe, Laurel, Mrs. Clarence Long, Laurel, Mrs. Richard Martinson, Laurel, and Mrs. Robert Davis, Anaheim, CA; and 3 grandchildren.

DIETZ, Hermina
b. 21 Aug 1911 - Trego County, Kansas
d. 10 Jun 2009
From Salina Journal - Friday, June 12, 2009
WaKEENEY -- Hermina "Minnie" Rohn, 97, died Wednesday, June 10, 2009. Born Aug. 21, 1911, in Trego County to Johann Ludwig and Marla Magdalena (Dietz) Dietz. Preceded in death: husband, EMANUEL (ROHN); and five brothers and sisters. Survivors: sons, Marvin, of Oakley, Robert, of Wichita, and James, of Avon Lake, Ohio; daughter, Rosetta Deines, of WaKeeney; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

DIETZ, Hermina
b. 21 Aug 1911 - Trego County, Kansas
d. 10 Jun 2009 - WaKeeney, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Saturday, June 13, 2009
Hermina 'Minnie' Rohn, 97, WaKeeney, died Wednesday, June 10, 2009. Born Aug. 21, 1911, in Trego County to Johann Ludwig and Marla Magdalena (Dietz) Dietz. Married VICTOR EMANUEL ROHN. He preceded her in death April 4, 1973. Survivors include three sons, Marvin Rohn, Oakley, Robert Rohn, Wichita, and James Rohn, Avon Lake, Ohio; a daughter, Rosetta Deines, WaKeeney; five grandchildren;
and five great-grandchildren.

DIETZ, Milton L.
b. 25 Jan 1927
d. 31 May 2009 - WaKeeney, Kansas
From Hays (Kan) Daily News - Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Milton L. Dietz, 82, died Sunday, May 31, 2009. Born January 25, 1927, on the family farm to Henry and Magdalena (Fabrizius) Dietz. Survivors include two brothers, Alfred, Olympia, Washington and Dwayne and wife Janet, Billings, Montana; one sister-in-law, Lois Dietz of Norton; two aunts, Pauline Fabrizius and Minnie Rohn, both of WaKeeney; and a host of relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Martha Youngs, Rachel Bickerstaff and Esther Deines; one sister-in-law, Marge Dietz; one brother, Howard Dietz, and two sisters and one brother who died in infancy.

DIETZ, Susan
b. 1861 - Russia
d. Sep 1927
From Bismarck Tribune, Tuesday 27 Sep 1927
Mandan News--Funeral services for Mrs. Susan Hoffman, 66, of St. Vincent, were held this morning . Mrs. Hoffman was born in Russia in 1861 and came to this country 26 years ago. Married JACOB HOFFMAN 46 years ago in Russia. She leaves, besides her husband, five daughters and one son: Mrs. Leo Snyder, Mrs. Kasper Gress, Mrs. Joe Paul, Mrs. Ray Morrell, Mrs. Raphael Ferderer and George Hoffman. All living at or near Mandan, and Mrs. John Kupitz of Forsyth, Mont.

DILLEY, Ruby Faye
b. 25 May 1924 - Woods County, Oklahoma
d. 13 Dec 2008
From Enid News and Eagle - 12-16-08
Enid, OK - Ruby Faye Dilley Stewart, 94, died Dec. 13, 2008. Born May 25, 1914, on the family homestead in Woods County to David and Edwin and Faye Belle Hansen Dilley. Surviving are three daughters, Audrey Crawford and Nelletta Johnson, both of Carmen, and Betty Reneau of Medicine Lodge, Kan.; eight grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James, one brother and one sister.

DINGES, ALVIN A .
b. 15 Mar 1923, Hays, Kansas
d. 17 Feb 2009 - Hays, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Friday, February 20, 2009
Alvin A. Dinges, 85, died Tuesday, February 17th (2009). Born March 15, 1923 in Hays to Peter and Katherine (Engel) Dinges. Married EDNA MARIE WERTH. She preceded him in death on May 4, 1989. Married LaVAUGHN (HODGSON) HULL. Survived by his wife, LaVaughn Hull Dinges of Hays, KS; three sons, Robert E. Dinges and wife Karla of Las Vegas, NV., Larry Dinges and wife Kathy of Springfield, MO. and Jeffery Dinges of Atlanta, GA; two daughters, Shelby Warnell and husband Les of Warrenton, VA. and Kimberly Ruder and husband Mark of Austin, TX; two stepsons, Douglas Hull and wife Lisa of Winona, MN. and Troy Hull of Arvada, CO; four step daughters, Shiela Brening, Michelle Knowles and husband Larry, Denise Ring and husband Bill all of Hays and Tamra Scheuerman of Wichita; three brothers, Gilbert, and James of Schoenchen and Julius of Hays; a sister, Mary Diane Binder of Hays; eight grandchildren, Robbie and Dustin Dinges, Christopher and Kimberly Warnell, Alex and Merideth Dinges, Tanya McReynolds and Rachel Ruder; eight step grandchildren, Garrett Brening and wife Lisa, Adam Brening and wife D'Layna, Megan Brening, Emmett and Nell Hull, Luke and Emily Knowles and Scott Ring; twelve great-grandchildren and four step great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by a sister, Hilda Staab and three brothers, Victor, Henry and Melvin who died at seven years of age.

DINGES, Stella (Simoneau)
See Stella Simoneau

DINIUS, Steve A.
b. 7 May 1884 - Russia
d. 12 May 1971
From Billings MT Gazette, Friday 14 May 1971
MILES CITY—Steve A. Dinius, 87, died Wednesday. Born May 7, 1884 in Russia. Married ANNA ROSE KARY. Survivors include the widow; a daughter, Mrs. George Morris, Victor; two sons, Albert, Seattle WA, and Carl, Salt Lake City UT; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

**DINKEL, Adelaide M. (Walters)
See Adelaide M. Walters

DINKEL, Donald J.
b. 26 Nov 1948 - Hays, Kansas
d . 19 Feb 2009 - Lakewood, Colorado
From Hays Daily News - Sunday, February 22, 2009
Donald J. Dinkel, 60, died Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009. Born Nov. 26, 1948, in Hays to Alvin F. and Edna Rubina "Ruby" (Dreiling) Dinkel. Survivors include a son, Michael Dinkel, Littleton, Colo.; two daughters, Michell Harrell, Castle Rock, Colo., and Heather Dinkel, Denver; his father, Victoria; eight brothers, Darrell, Aurora, Colo., Allen, Hays, Ron, Windsor, Colo., Terry, Bend, Ore., Ruben, Monument, Colo., Richard, Andover, Jeff, Chicago, and Pat, Chandler, Ariz.; and a sister, Dorothy, Canon City, Colo.; and two grandchildren.

**DINKEL, Iona (Kinderknecht)
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DINKEL, John Wayne
b. 12 Feb 1968
d. 9 Jun 2009
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, June 13, 2009
KANSAS CITY - John Wayne Dinkel, 41, died June 9, 2009. Born Feb. 12, 1968, to Jack and Marian Rose Sigler Dinkel. Survivors include: father; brother Tom and wife Amanda; nephew, Thomas Dinkel; and niece, Lily Dinkel. Preceded in death by his mother, Marian Rose Dinkel, Dec. 8, 1976; his grandparents, Richard C. and Louise Kuhn Dinkel; and Myron and Cecilia Baska Sigler.

DINKEL, John Wayne
b. 12 Feb 1968 - Hays, Kansas
d. 9 Jun 2009 - Kansas City, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Saturday, June 13, 2009
John Wayne Dinkel, 41, died Tuesday, June 9, 2009. Born Feb. 12, 1968, in Hays to Jack and Marian Rose (Sigler) Dinkel. Survivors include his father, South Padre Island, Texas; a brother, Tom Dinkel and wife, Amanda, Kansas City, Mo.; a nephew, Thomas Dinkel; and a niece, Lily Dinkel. Preceded in death by his mother, Marian Rose Dinkel, on Dec. 8, 1976; his grandparents, Richard C. and Louise (Kuhn) Dinkel, and Myron and Cecilia (Baska) Sigler.

DINKEL, Julitta
b. 18 Oct 1914 - Victoria, Kansas
d. 9 Jun 2009 - Wichita, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Friday, June 12, 2009
WICHITA -- Julitta (Dinkel) Dechant, 94, died Tuesday, June 9, 2009. Born Oct. 18, 1914, in Victoria. Married PETE DECHANT. Preceded in death by her parents, Frank M. Dinkel and Rosa (Hertel) Dinkel; husband, Peter Dechant; three brothers, Hilarius Dinkel, Clarence Dinkle and Edward Dinkel; and a sister, Bertha Prewo. Survivors include five children, Marvin F. Dechant and wife Joan, of Olathe, Marietta Mason, of Wichita, Ronald G. Dechant and wife Grace, of Scotia, N.Y., Eldon M. Dechant, of Salina, and Leon R. Dechant and wife Jana, of Fort Worth, Texas; eight sisters, Regina Dechant, of Hays, Sister Francis Rose Dinkel, of Hays, Irene Scruggs, of Manhattan, Melinda Griebel, of Hays, Mary Younker, of Hays, Viola Richmeier, of Grinnell, Sister Paul Ann Dinkel, of Hays, and Rita Rohr, of Wichita; two brothers, George Dinkel, of Victoria, and Father Harvey Dinkel, OFM CAP, of Victoria; eight grandchildren, Brena Armbrust, Bonnie Dechant, DVM, Todd Mason, Laure Kendall, Jessa Dechant, John Dechant, Michael
Dechant and Robert Dechant; and eight great-grandchildren.

 

DIRKS, Norma J.
b. 17 Jan 1922 - Durham, Kansas
d. 9 Jan 2009 - McPherson, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, January 10, 2009
GALVA - Norma J. Unruh, 86, died Jan. 9, 2009. Born Jan. 17, 1922, at Durham, to Albert and Marie Unruh Dirks. Married CURTIS R. UNRUH. He died on May 23, 2007. Survivors include: a son, Gordon and Marcia Unruh, Galva; brothers, Floyd and Vivian Dirks and Maurice and Joann Dirks, all of Scott City; sisters, Elizabeth and Harvey Koehn, McPherson, and Willetta and Ralph Payne, Scott City; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Jackie, five brothers and two sisters.

**DODD, June E. (Nuss)
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DOLL, Rose
b. 13 Oct 1930 - Glen Ullin -
d. 23 Jan 2009 - Minnesota
From Bismarck Tribune 28 Jan 09
Rose Wood, 78, died Jan. 23, 2009. Born Oct. 13, 1930, on a farm in the St. Joe community, southeast of Glen Ullin, the youngest of the 13 children of Joseph and Rosa (Kautzmann) Doll. Married ROBERT WOOD. Survivors are husband, Bob; her son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Beth Wood; her daughters and sons-in-law, Marvel and Dennis Kretzmann and Joyce (Jeff) Olson; and her grandchildren, Jackie and Amy Wood, Brooke, Kari and Rob Olson. also survived by her sister Agatha Madison, Missoula, Mont. Preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Rosa Doll; six brothers; and seven sisters.

DONALDSON, Ginny
b. 29 Nov 1921 - Armel
d. 23 Jan 209 - Colorado
From Billings Gazette, Billings, MT - 29 Jan 2009
FORT COLLINS, Colo. - "Ginny" Loeffler, 97, died Jan. 23, 2009. Married E. H. "Bud" LOEFFLER.
Survived by her husband; a brother, James Donaldson of Lakewood; and a sister, Marjorie Martin in San Juan Capistrano; together with various nieces and nephews.

DOPPLER, Leonie-Marie
b. 21 Oct 1905 - Alsace-Lorraine, France
d. 22 Feb 2009 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Great Bend (Kan) Tribune - Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Léonie-Marie Doppler/Schreck, 103, died peacefully Feb. 22 (2009). Born Oct. 21, 1905, in Alsace-Lorraine, France, the daughter of Maurice and Catherine Fritsch Doppler. Léonie was the oldest of six children born to her parents in the small farming community of Steinbrun Le Haut. Married JOSEPH SCHRECK. From this union they raised three children, Maurice-Joseph, John-Pierre and Margarita-Agnes. In 1949 Léonie and her family came to America. Joseph passed away May 21, 1974. Her parents and all siblings preceded her in death, with four generations of nieces and nephews remaining in France. Survivors include two sons, Maurice-Joseph Schreck and wife Margaret of Ellinwood and John-Pierre Schreck of Texas City, Texas; one daughter, Margarita-Agnes Mura of Great Bend; five grand-children and two great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by four brothers, Maurice, Joseph, George and Marcel Doppler, and one sister, Rosalie Broeglin.

**DORMAN, Marie B. (Wurtz)
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DORN, Dorothy Marie
Family from Walter, Russia - b. 10 Sep 1923 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
d. 31 May 2009 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From The Star-Herald, Scottsbluff, NE - 6/1/2009 - 6/4/2009
Dorothy Marie Dappen, 85, died Sunday May 31, 2009. Born Sept. 10, 1923 at Scottsbluff to Jacob and Katherine (Braun) Dorn, an immigrant family from Walter, Russia, Married EVERETT "KEN" DAPPEN. Survived by her daughters Sharon Beardmore of Orleans, and Bonnie K. (Steven) Herdt of Charlotte, N.C.; sons Russell K. Dappen of Scottsbluff, and Randall L. (Julie) Dappen of Woodbury, Minn.; five grandchildren Brandon (Joy) Herdt of Hastings, Minn., Jason Herdt of Charlotte, N.C., Chelsea Dappen of Scottsbluff, Sarah Dappen of Woodbury, Minn., and Rick (Dawn) Dierking of Kearney; and two great grandchildren Madeline Herdt of Hastings, Minn., and Gabriel Dierking of Kearney. Preceded in death by her parents, husband, one brother William Dorn, sisters Emma Dorn, Lydia Dolberg, Ann Schlager, and three infant sisters.

**DORN, Elizabeth Bott (Foos)
See Elizabeth Foos

**DORREL, Sophia Glockhamer (Reiter)
See Sophia Reiter

DOUGLAS, Mary Ellen
b. abt 1925
d. 9 Jan 2009
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, January 13, 2009
PLAINS - Mary Ellen Douglass Langhofer, 74, died Jan. 9, 2009. Survived by husband, DARRELL LANGHOFER of Plains; son, Douglas Langhofer of Plains; daughter, Debra Bartel of Newton; sister, Emma Lou Atherly of Derby; and four grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents and brother.

DOUGLASS, Phyllis Irene
b. 25 Oct 1943 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
d. 24 Jan 2009 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Herald, Scottsbluff, NE - 28 Jan 2009
Phyllis Irene Olbricht, 65, died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009. Born Oct. 25, 1943, in Scottsbluff, to Virgil McClain and Madres Iola (Watson) Douglass. Married DONALD J. OLBRICHT. Survived by her husband, Donald; sons, Jerry (Liz) Olbricht of Scottsbluff, and Larry Olbricht of Scottsbluff; brothers, Ron (Sandy) Douglass of Bridgeport, and Dean (Judy) Douglass of Lamar, Colo.; sisters-in-law, Betty Douglass of Gering, Connie (Curt) Ernst of Gering, Carol (Lee) Schwartzkopf of Gering, and Sandy (Roger) Price of Spokane, Wash.; grandchildren, Kayleigh, Cody, Dillon, and Jessica; great-grandson, Alex Cander; several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents; stepfather, Carl Ruffing; and brothers, Clifford and Larry Douglass.

 

DRAKE, Leona Pearl
b. 23 Aug 1928 - Ellinwood, Kansas
d. 28 Mar 2009 - Inman, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, March 30, 2009
Leona Pearl "Pearly" Janzen, 80, died March 28, 2009. Born Aug. 23, 1928, in Ellinwood to Clyde Orville and Josephine Abby Thorp Drake. Married ELMER JANZEN. He survives. Other survivors include: three sons, Jerry and wife Debbie, Butch and wife Erron, and Gary Janzen; three daughters, Linda Schreiber and husband Ron, Janet Frenya and husband Mark, and Susan Tompkins and husband Ron; two sisters, Helen Minor and Geraldine Durbin; brother, Gerald Drake and wife Joan, all of Hutchinson; 13 grandchildren; a step-grandchild; and 10 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Clyde S. and Stuart James Drake; and two sisters, Virginia Palermo and Mary Perry.

DREHER, Norbert C.
b. 31 Dec 1935 - Schoenchen, Kansas
d. 8 Jan 2009 - Salina, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Saturday, January 10, 2009
Norbert C. Dreher, 73, died Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009. Born Dec. 31, 1935, in Schoenchen. Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Philamena (Klaus) Dreher; two sisters, Albertine Hazelhorst and Marcella Herr-man; and two brothers, Vic Dreher and Alex Dreher. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Sue, of the home; two daughters, Sheryl Hedlund and husband Paul and Linda Lamer and husband Steve, all of Salina; son, Ray Dreher and wife Kerri, of Bennington; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

DREHER, Veleta Darlene
b. 28 Aug 1938
d. 26 Feb 2009
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Friday, March 6, 2009
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. - Veleta Darlene Leiker, 70, died Feb. 26, 2009. Born Aug. 28, 1938, to Phillip and Mary Herrman Dreher. Married HAROLD LEIKER. He survives. Other survivors include: son, Bret; brother, Julius Dreher; sisters, Dorothy Schmidt, Alice Orth, Thelma Karlin, Almita Augustine; and two grandchildren.

DREHER, Veleta Darlene
b. 28 Aug 1938 - Antonino, Kansas
d. 26 Feb 2009
From Salina Journal - Friday, March 6, 2009
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. -- Veleta Darlene Leiker, 70, died Feb. 26, 2009. Born Aug. 28, 1938, in Antonino, Kan., to Phillip and Mary Dreher. Survivors: husband, Harold, of the home; son, Bret (Iris), of Independence; brother, Julius Dreher, of Hays; sisters, Dorothy (Leo) Schmidt, of Great Bend, Kan., Alice Orth and Thelma (Gene) Karlin, all of Hays, and Almita Augustine, of Salina, Kan.; and two grandchildren. Preceded in death: brother, C.J. Dreher.

DREHER, Veleta Darlene
b. 28 Aug 1938 - Antonino, Kansas
d. 26 Feb 2009 - Independence, Missouri
From Hays Daily News - Saturday, March 7, 2009
Veleta Darlene Leiker, 70, died Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009. Born Aug. 28, 1938, in Antonino to Phillip and Mary (Herrman) Dreher. Married HAROLD LEIKER. Survivors include her husband, Harold Leiker, of the home; a son, Bret Leiker and wife, Iris, Independence; a brother, Julius Dreher, Hays; four sisters, Dorothy Schmidt and husband, Leo, Great Bend, Alice Orth and Thelma Karlin and husband, Gene, all of Hays, and Almita Augustine, Salina; and two grandchildren, Drake Leiker and Emma Leiker. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, CJ Dreher,

**DREILING, Albertina (Urban)
See Albertina Urban

DREILING, Albina
b. 23 Mar 1906 - Victoria, Kansas
d. 28 Apr 2009 - Victoria, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, April 30, 2009
VICTORIA - Albina Dreiling Pfeifer, 103, died April 28, 2009. Born March 23, 1906, in Victoria, to Michael P. and Rosa Braun Dreiling. Married DANIEL M. PFEIFER. He preceded her in death. Survivors include: sons, Wilbert, Daniel, Joseph and James; daughters, Rose Ann James and Susan Marie Haas; 29 grandchildren; and 54 great-grandchildren

DREILING, Anita
b. 4 Jun 1926 - Victoria, Kansas
d. 5 Jan 2009 - Victoria, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, January 7, 2009
HAYS - Anita Feltes, 82, died Jan. 5, 2009. Born June 4, 1926, in Victoria, to Leo J. and Albina Jacobs Dreiling. Married ARTHUR L. "Art" FELTES. He died April 5, 2000. Survivors include: three sisters, Irene Kippes, and Shirley Gross, both of Hays, and Lillian Schumacher and husband, Leland, Victoria.

DREILING, Carole Louise
b. 27 Oct 1940 - Hays, Kansas
d. 15 Apr 2009 - Hutchinson, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Friday, April 17, 2009
SYLVIA - Carole Louise Schmidt, 68, died Wednesday, April 15, 2009. Born Oct. 27, 1940, at Hays. She was the daughter of Harry J. and Severina Leikam Dreiling. Married GERALD SCHMIDT. He survives. Other survivors include: son, Brad Schmidt and his wife Kelly, Arlington; daughter, Kathi Keesling and husband Jeff, Sylvia; brother, John Dreiling, Moorehead, Minn.; sisters, Shirley Rowlee, Omaha, Neb., Norma Shields, Cawker City, Mary Long, Lincoln, Neb., and Debby Lewis, Glendale, Ariz.; grandchildren, Boe and Erica Keesling, Olathe, Brett Keesling and Bree Keesling, Sylvia, and Jeramie, Chadd and Kecia Schmidt, Arlington. Preceded in death by her parents, and a sister, Betty Hudson.

**DREILING, Florence Fern (Naiman)
See Florence Fern Naiman

**DREILING, Luella M. (Leiker)
See Luella M. Leiker

DREILING, Robert Wendelin
b. 17 May 1926 - Victoria, Kansas
d. 26 Apr 2009 - Russell, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Robert Wendelin Dreiling, 82, Russell, died Sunday, April 26, 2009. Born May 17, 1926, in Victoria to Alphonse and Melosena (Sander) Dreiling. Married THELMA M. WEIGE. Survivors include his wife, of the home; a son, Ronald Dreiling, Phoenix; a brother, Allen Paul, Victoria; and two sisters, Heraldine Kreutzer and Agnes May Karlin, both of Denver.

DRUMHELLER, LeNora Jeana
b. 28 Apr 1936 - Batesland, South Dakota
d. 7 Jun 2009 - Chimmey Rock Villa Nursing Home
From The Star-Herald, Scottsbluff, NE - from 6/9/2009 - 6/12/2009
LeNora Jean (Drumheller) Cross, 73, died Sunday, June 7, 2009. Born on April 28, 1936 in Batesland, S.D. to George and Marie (Pyle) Drumheller. Married GENE GREEN and had two sons, Bryon and Kevin. She later married JOHN CROSS. Survivors include her sons, Bryon Green and friend, Wanda Kimbrough and Kevin Green and wife, Laura all of Bayard; grandsons, Nick (Jill) Green of Kearney, Mike (Jessica) Green of Bayard and Jeff Green of Kearney; two great grandchildren, Shandlyn and Lucas Green of Bayard; brother, Edd (Betty) Drumheller of Thornton, Colo.; sisters, Caroline (Dale) Smock of Scottsbluff, Esther Schmall of Bayard, Marlene (Bill) Blanding of Carpentersville, Ill. and Judy and Trudy Drumheller of Seattle, Wash.; brother-in-law, Leonard (Norma) Green of Alliance; sisters-in-law, Genevive (Richard) Nuss of Minatare and Vickie (Roger) Wheeler of Scottsbluff and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, husbands, brothers, Walter, Robert, Edward and Clarence and sisters, Pauline Schoopman, Violet Brill and Barbara Neill.

DUERKSEN, Clareen
b. 20 May 1930 - Goessel, Kansas
d. 1 Mar 2009 - Hesston, Kansas
From Newton Kansan - Tuesday, March 3, 2009
GOESSEL — Clareen (Duerksen) Klassen, 78, died Sunday (March 1, 2009). Born May 20, 1930, in Goessel to Albert and Irma (Richert) Duerksen. They preceded her in death. Married PERRY KLASSEN.
Survived by her husband, Perry, of Goessel; daughter and son-in-law, Sher and John Neufeld, and grandson, AJ, of Hesston; two sisters, Zenora Gard of Newton, and Joyce Unruh and husband, Harold, of Newton; brothers, Dennis and wife, Norma, and Donley and wife, Carol, all of Hillsboro; sister-in-law Phyllis Voth of Goessel; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her son, Tim.

DUERKSEN, Clareen
b. 20 May 1930 - Goessel, Kansas
d. 1 Mar 2009 - Hesston, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, March 3, 2009
GOESSEL - Clareen Klassen, 78, died March 1, 2009. Born May 20, 1930, in Goessel, to Albert and Irma Richert Duerksen. Married PERRY KLASSEN. He survives. Other survivors include: daughter, Sher and John Neufeld; brothers, Dennis and wife Norma, and Donley and wife Carol; sisters, Zenora Gard, and Joyce and Harold Unruh; sister-in-law, Phyllis Voth; a grandson, AJ; and numerous nieces and nephews.

** DUERKSEN, Martha Lovisa (Wiens)
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DUKART, George
b. 10 May 1888 - Russia
d. 9 Jan 1966 - ND Dept Health
From Billings MT Gazette, Thursday 13 Jan 1966
DICKINSON, N.D.- 10 May 1888 – 9 Jan 1966 - George Dukart died at his home in Dickinson. Born in Russia. Married WILHELMIA FREIDT. Survived by his widow, and sons, Jack and Bill of Billings, Mont.; daughters, Mrs. Albert Reather, Mrs. Robert Bailey and Mrs. Lyle Boggess of Dickinson and Irene at home.

DUKART, Joe J.
b. 20 Jun 1909 - Stark County
d. 21 Aug 1956
From Dickinson Press, Friday 24 Aug 1956
Dukart, Joe J. 1909-1956 - Joe J. Dukart died August 21. (1956). Born in Stark county, June 20, 1909. His parents were Joseph and Rose Weiler Dukart. Married to REG INA URLACHER. Four children were born to them, Robert in the US Navy; Mrs. Joe Sand, Dickinson; and Julius and Jerome at home. Other survivors are 3 brothers, Frank, Leo and Jack of Dickinson and 2 sisters, Sister M. Bertranda, New Hradec and Mrs. Alex Walter, Dickinson; half brothers, Peter, Lawrence, Steve and Alex of Dickinson and half sisters, Mrs. Seb Elis, Richardton; Mrs. Val Leihle, St. Pius; Mrs. Bruce Hanks, Werner; Betty and Hilda at home.

DUKART, Joseph
b. 5 Sep 1875 - Russia
d. 27 Apr 1956 - Dickinson, North Dakota
From Dickinson Press, Tuesday 1 May 1956
Dukart, Joseph 1875-1956 - Joseph Dukart died April 27 (1956). Born in Russia, Sept. 5, 1875. His parents were Mr. and Mrs. John Dukart. He came to the US in 1902. Married to ROSE WEILER in Russia. Preceded him in death. Married MARIE ROSE ANDREAS. Survivors include the children, Frank, Joe J., Leo, Jack, Peter, Lawrence, Steve and Alex all of Dickinson and Sister Bertranda, New Hradec; Mrs. Alex Walter, Dickinson; Mrs. Seb Elis, Richardton; Betty at home, Mrs. Val Leible, St. Louis; Mrs. Bruce Hanks, Werner and Hilda at home. Other survivors are a sister, Mrs. Frances Hamann, Billings; and a brother, Emanuel at Dickinson

DUKART, Philip
b. 1921 - Dickinson, North Dakota
d. Sep 1964
From Billings MT Gazette, Friday 2 Oct 1964
DICKINSON, N.D - Philip Dukart died in St. Joseph’s hospital. Born in Dickinson in 1921, a son of George and Minnie Dukart. Married EMMA KOSTELECKY. Survived by his wife, Emma; his parents; two children at home, Randy and Carol; two brothers, Jack and Bill of Billings; sisters, Mrs. Albert Reather, Mrs. Robert Bailey, Mrs. Lyle Boggess, and Mrs. Walter Seebarger, all of Billings and Irene Dukart of Dickinson.
**DUKART, Wilhelmena (Krank)
See Wilhelmena Krank

DUMLER, Dora Lee Fern
b. 1 Apr 1929 - Lincoln, Nebraska
d. 26 Jan 2009 - Hays, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Dora Lee Fern Michel, 79, died Monday, Jan. 26, 2009. Born April 1, 1929, in Lincoln, Neb., to Julius and Luella (Fose) Dumler. Married WILMER "MIKE" MICHEL. Survivors include her husband, Mike, of the home; four daughters, Connie O'Hare and husband, Roger, Goodland, Vicky Showman and husband, Randy, Fremont, Neb., Karen Bailey and husband, Chris, Norcatur, and Cathy Pfeifer and husband, Galen, Hays; three sisters, Jeannie Mettlen, Lucas, Clara Mae Petersen, Indianola, Neb., and Julie Boxberger, Great Bend; 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents and a son, Steven.

DUMLER, Glenn V.
b. 17 Aug 1922 - Russell, Kansas
d. 5 Apr 2009 - Russell, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Glenn V. Dumler, 86, died Sunday, April 5, 2009. Born Aug. 17, 1922, in Russell to John Jr. and Amelia (Herdt) Dumler. Married ARTHENA VALERE VAN DERBUR. She preceded him in death Dec. 7, 2002. Survivors include a son, John Dumler, Russell; two daughters, Glenda Woods, Wideman, Ark., and Charlene DeVault, Overland Park, seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a great-great grandchild.

DUMLER, Glenn V.
b. 17 Aug 1922 - Russell, Kansas
d. 5 Apr 2009 - Russell, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Tuesday, April 7, 2008
RUSSELL -- Glenn V. Dumler, 86, died Sunday, April 5, 2009. Born Aug. 17, 1922, in Russell to John Jr. and Amelia (Herdt) Dumler. Survivors: son, John (Debbie), of Russell; daughters, Glenda Woods, of Wideman, Ark., and Charlene (Daniel) DeVault, of Overland Park; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Preceded in death: his wife, Arthena, on Dec. 7, 2002; brother, Donald; and sisters, Lilian Odum Copp and Phyllis Morganstern.

DYCK, Lena A.
b. 17 Jul 1919 - McPherson County, Kansas
d. 6 May 2009 - Inman, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, May 7, 2009
INMAN - Lena A. Martens, 89, passed away May 6, 2009. Born July 17, 1919, in McPherson County, the daughter of Rev. A. J. and Margaret Schmidt Dyck. Married MENNO "TONY" MARTENS. He passed away on Nov. 11, 1994. Survivors include: four sons, Larry and Leslie, both of Topeka, Louis and wife Michele, Buhler, and Lyle and wife Maria, Venice, Calif.; three sisters, Rosella Toevs, Bertha Toevs and Alma Ruth Dyck, all of North Newton; three sisters-in-law, Arlene Dyck, Inman, Lydia Schmidt, Buhler, and Velma Enns, Guymon, Okla.; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by a son, Lynn; a brother, Abe Dyck; and a sister, Hulda Enns.