EAGON, Geneva F.
b. 23 May 1928 - Gage, Oklahoma
d. 9 Feb 2009
From Northwest Oklahoman
Geneva F. Oblander (May 23, 1928 - February 9, 2009)
We are each one unique in GOD’S sight, I, Geneva, have decided to write my own obituary and reflect upon my life. Geneva (Eagon) Oblander was the fifth child, the second daughter, of Homer Orville and Elsie (Richardson) Eagon. I was born north of Gage, Oklahoma on May 23, 1928, but celebrated May 21st as my birthday. That is a long story that only close relatives know. On January 11, 1948, Geneva and ROBERT L. OBLANDER were married. To this union three children were born – Richard, Janice Marie, and Janet. Their two daughters died as infants. Several years later, Jack and Deborah joined our family.
Geneva was preceded in death by her daughters, Janice Marie and Janet; by parents, Homer and Elsie Eagon; brothers, Dennis, Herschel, and Orville; sisters, Alretta Eagon and Coeta Jackson. She is survived by her husband, Robert; by children, Richard Oblander and wife Linda of Shattuck, OK, Jack Oblander and wife Trish of Asher, OK, Deborah West and husband Bill of Newton, KS, and David Keeton of Colorado. She was loved by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Lisa Fisher and husband Mark and children Liberty and Levi of Stillwater, OK, Michelle Woods and husband Joshua and children Ellery and Tead of Shattuck, OK, Stryder Oblander of Oklahoma City, OK, Yolanda Self and husband Chuck and children Ryan, Jake, Quentin, and Nathan of Newton, KS, Nikki Frauier and children A.J. and Tommy of Hutchinson, KS, Ian West and children Brandon and Tiffany of Newton, KS, Kyle Keeton of Laverne, OK, Franklin Keeton and wife Amanda and children Andrew and Isaac of Vici, OK, and Cody Keeton of Woodward, OK. Geneva is also survived by her sisters, Margaret Johnson and husband Melford of Wichita, KS and Lenora Williams and husband Robert of Duncanville, TX, and a host of nieces and nephews and friends. NOTE - Obit from NWO newspaper. She wrote her own obit, it did NOT include a death date.

**EBEL, Ruth (Gruber)
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EBERHARDT, August H.
b. 28 Feb 1913 - Omega
d. abt 1989 - Greeley, Colorado
From Information received
August H. 'Gus' Eberhardt, 76, died Sunday. Born Feb. 28, 1913, in Omega to Carl and Dora Eberhardt. Married VELMA DUSBABEK. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Lester (Andina) Weber of Fairview; one brother, Earl of Pueblo, Colo.; one sister, Alice Agens of Greeley; five grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. Preceded in death by one brother, one son and one grandson. (Note: SSDI shows date of death 26 Nov 1989.)

EBERHARDT, Gerald
b. 16 Nov 1941 - Watonga, Oklahoma
d. 1984 - North Hollywood, California
From information received
EBERHARDT, GERALD (GARY) GUS 1941-1984 - Gerald (Gary) Gus Eberhardt, 42, died Sunday in North Hollywood, California. Born November 16, 1941 at Watonga. Married MARCELE SWISSA. Survived by his wife, Marcelle of the home, two daughters, Norma Jean Eberhardt of North Hollywood and Eva Marie Eberhardt of Oklahoma City; his father, Gus Eberhardt, Stratton, Colorado; his mother and stepfather, Mr. & Mrs. Jack Bernard of Enid; two sisters, Mrs. Lester (Andina) Weber, Fairview, and Mrs. Mark (Debra) Lounsbury of Enid.

EBERHART, Julia
b. 25 Jun 1888 - Molotschna, South Russia
d. 25 May 1925 - Hitchcock, Oklahoma
From Hitchcock Clarion
HIEBERT, JULIA (EBERHART) 1887-1925 - Mrs. Henry Hiebert died Tuesday morning. Born in Russia June 25, 1888 and died at her home southeast of Hitchcock May 25, 1925. Married HENRY J. HIEBERT. To this union two children were born, a boy now 14 years of age and a girl 8 years old. Survived by her husband, two children, her mother, two brothers, a sister and many relatives. Her age was 36 years, 11 months, and 1 day. Note: The Hieberts came from Molotschna, South Russia

EBERTS, Clara
b. 18 Jun 1866 - Russia
d. 28 Apr 1956 - New England
From Dickinson Press, Tuesday 1 May 1956
Submitted by Eugene Stahl
Wandler, Clara (Eberts) 1866-1956 - Clara Wandler, 90, April 28 (1956). Born in Russia, June 18, 1866. Her parents were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Eberts. She came to the US in 1892 . Married DOMMENIC WANDLER. He preceded her in death. Survivors include the children, Joe and John, Spokane; Peter, Little Rock AR; Sebastian, San Francisco CA; Paul, New England; daughters, Mrs. Rose Ott, New England; Mrs. Marie Cassidy; Mrs. Eleanor Schwindt, Yakima; Magdalene Martinson, Cavalier ND; Mrs. Margaret Day, Watford City; Mrs. Pauline DeRosier, Yakima; Mrs. Cecelia Barry, San Gabriel CA and two children died in infancy. A son, Anton, died in 1946. Other survivors are 43 grandchildren and 65 great-grandchildren.

ECKERMAN, John
b. 1895 - Russia
d. 31 Oct 1934 - Bridger, Montana
From Billings MT Gazette, Thursday 1 Nov 1934
John Eckerman, 38, died Wednesday from neck injuries received while wrestling with another Bridger man 10 days ago. Born in Russia, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Eckerman. At the age of 1 year, he came with his parents to the United States. Married MISS REGINA THOMAS, who survives him. The mother, Mrs. Anna E. Eckerman, survives at Sheridan. Eckerman’s father is dead. Six children survive. They are John, Katherine, Dorothy, Margie, Marie and Florence, all living at the Bridger home. There are also surviving four sisters and seven brothers. They are: Mrs. Katherine Jacobs, Mrs. Clara Dougherty and Miss Lena E. Eckerman, all of Sheridan, and Mrs. Archie McCall of Truxten, N.Y., and George Eckerman, New York state, Pete Eckerman, Dean Eckerman, Joe Eckerman, Jake Eckerman, Clement Eckerman and Thomas Eckerman, all of Sheridan.

**ECKERMAN, Regina (Thomas)
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ECKHARDT, Alex
b. 17 Mar 193 - Cheyenne, Wyoming
d. 3 Jan 2009 - McCook, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Herald, Scottsbluff, NE - 6 Jan 2009
MCCOOK, Neb. - Alex Eckhardt, 95, died on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009. Alex was born in Cheyenne, Wyo., on March 17, 1913, the son of David and Anna Marie (Schmidt) Eckhardt. Married FREDA BROTHERS.
Survivors include his sons, Darrell (K.C.) Eckhardt of McCook, and Lennard (Jean) Eckhardt of Long Beach, Calif.; four grandchildren, Brenda (Joe) Anderjaska of Hays Center, Neb., Steve (Darcy) Eckhardt of McCook, Rodney (Laura) Eckhardt of Littleton, Colo., and Ronda (Gart) Sutton of Corna del Mar, Calif.; and 10 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Freda in 2006; and five brothers and four sisters-in-law.

**ECKHARDT, Anna (Hein)
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ECKHARDT, Freda
b. 22 Feb 1919 - Billings, Montana
d. 13 Jan 2009 - Billings, Montana
From Billings Gazette, Billings, MT - 15 Jan 2009
Freda Eckhardt Fode, 89, died Jan. 13th, (2009).. Those important to me are: brother Leo Eckhardt, sisters Clara Hensley, Mae and Richard Sartorie, Irene Cook, Betty and John Strecker, Delores Luff, Alice and Andy Stene, special sister-in-law Violet Eckhardt and special friend Jose Godinez. The other siblings gone before me are Theodore Eckhardt, Helen Williams, Richard Eckhardt, Wilbur Eckhardt, Robert Eckhardt, Arthur Eckhardt and Agnes Eckhardt. Freda was born in Billings, Feb. 22, 1919, to Jacob Eckhardt and Katherine Heimbichner. Married EDWIN FODE . To that union were born two daughters, Agnes and Edna. Agnes is married to Roger Reich and they live in Surprise, Ariz. Edna is married to Robert Bussey, also of Surprise. Ed preceded her in death, Oct. 22, 2008. Freda has four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Grandchildren are: Major Christopher Reich, his wife Shannon and daughter Danielle. Chris will be serving in Iraq shortly. Wende Reich of Surprise, Denise Bussey of Surprise, Aaron Bussey, his wife Erin and children Caleb and Hailey of Phoenix.

ECKHARDT, Wilbur Lee
b. 1923 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
d. 6 Oct 1932
From Billings MT Gazette, Friday 7 Oct 1932
Eckhardt, Wilbur Lee 1923-1932 - Wilbur Lee Eckhardt, 9-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Eckhardt, Jr., died early Thursday morning. Born at Scotts Bluff NE, in 1923. Besides his parents he is survived by 4 brothers and 6 sisters, his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Heinbichner and Jacob Eckhardt.

ECKROTH, Mrs. George
b. abt 1871
d. 17 Feb 1955
From Bismarck Tribune, Saturday 19 Feb 1955
Mrs. George Eckroth, 84, died Thursday. Mrs. Eckroth leaves one son, Gerard Eckroth, Mandan and one daughter, Mrs. Joseph (Margaret) Millner, Glendive, Mont. and two sisters in Argentina. Leaves seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Her parents, husband, four sisters and one brother preceded her in death.

ECKROTH, Mary
b. 15 Jan 1871 - Karlsruhe, Russia
d. 14 Mar 1952 - Mandan, North Dakota
From Bismarck Tribune, Monday 17 Mar 1952
DeChandt, Mary (Eckroth) 1871-1952 - Mrs. Mary DeChandt, 81, died at her home Friday morning.
Born Jan. 15, 1871, in Karlsruhe, Russia, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Eckroth. Married ZACHEAUS J. DeCHANDT. Came to this country in 1905. Leaves two daughters, Mrs. Hadley Wickham (Ida), Mandan and Mrs. Dan Kandilas (Anna), Great Falls MT; two sons, Anthony A. DeChandt, Mandan, and Francis G. DeChandt, Dickinson; one sister, Mrs. Edith Holmes, Mandan; one brother, Louis E. Eckroth, Mandan; 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

ECKROTH, Valentine
b. 1900 - Russia
d. 1963 - Glendive, North Dakota
From . Billings MT Gazette, Friday 3 May 1963
DICKINSON, N.D. - Valentine Eckroth, 62, died in a Northern Pacific Hospital in Glendive. Born in Russia in 1900. When he was six months old he came with his parents to the United States. Married ANNA WETSCH. Survived by his wife, two sons. Edward of Dickinson, and Joseph of Williston; and two daughters, Mrs. Albert Keller of Lawndale, Calif., and Mrs. Merle Scharpe of Portland, Ore. Note: SSDI shows Valentine Eckroth, b. 9 Feb 1901 d. Mar 1968.

EDIGER, Evelyn M.
b. 17 Dec 1929
d. 6 Feb 2009 - McPherson, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, February 7, 2009
McPHERSON - Evelyn M. Minear, 79, died Feb. 6, 2009. Born Dec. 17, 1929, to Abe A. and Sarah Neufeld Ediger. Married RONALD GENE MINEAR. He survives. Other survivors include: son, Brad, Andover; daughters, Connie Misemer, Olathe, and Jan Crouse, Galva; brother, Wilbur Ediger, McPherson; seven grandchildren; and a great-grandson.

EDIGER, Evelyn M.
b. 17 Dec 1929 - Meade, Kansas
d. 6 Feb 2009
From Salina Journal - Saturday February 7, 2009
McPHERSON -- Evelyn M. Minear, 79, died Feb. 6, 2009. Born Dec. 17, 1929, in Meade, to the late Abe and Sarah Ediger. Preceded in death by her son, Don; brothers, Ted, Sam, Leonard and Edwin Ediger; and sister, Lenora. Survivors include her husband, Gene, McPherson; daughters, Connie (Rick) Misemer, Olathe, and Jan (Gary) Crouse, Galva; son, Brad (Dawn), Andover; brother, Wilbur (Pearl) Ediger, McPherson; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild

**EDIGER, Letha M. (Vogt)
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EDIGER, Wilbur V.
b. 27 Nov 1925
d. 30 Mar 2009 - McPherson, Kansas
From Hutchison (Kan) News - Tuesday, March 31, 2009
MCPHERSON - Wilbur V. Ediger, 83, died March 30, 2009. Born Nov. 27, 1925, to Abe A. and Sarah F. Neufeld Ediger. Married PEARL L. WEYAND EDIGER. She survives. Other survivors include: son, Doug; daughters, Debbie Johnson, and Angie Sevilla; five grandchildren, Sara Richards, Christopher Johnson, Andrew Johnson, Rachel Sevilla, and Katelyn Sevilla; two great-grandchildren, Brady and Elliott Richards; and other relatives and friends.

EDIGER, Wilbur V.
b. 27 Nov 1925 - Inman, Kansas
d. 30 Mar 2009 - McPherson, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Thursday, April 5, 2009
McPHERSON -- Wilbur V. Ediger, 83, died Monday, March 30, 2009. Born Nov. 27, 1925, in Inman, to the late Abe A. and Sarah F. (Neufeld) Ediger. Survivors: wife, Pearl, of McPherson; son, Doug, of McPherson; daughters, Debbie (Vaughan) Johnson, of McPherson, and Angie (Scott) Sevilla, of Stockton, Calif.; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: brothers, Ted, Sam, Leonard and Edwin; sisters, Lenora Ediger and Evelyn Minear; and son, Brent.

EHLI, Anton Martin
b. 28 May 1877 - Odessa, Russia
d. 17 May 1955
From Billings MT Gazette, Wednesday 18 May 1955
Anton Martin Ehli, 77, died Tuesday. Born May 28, 1877, in Odessa, Russia, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Ehli. Married ANNA PAUL. They came to the United States in 1902. Mrs. Ehli died on June 9, 1936. Mr. Ehli married MRS. VERONICA REATHER . She survives. In addition to his wife he is survived by three sons, Peter Ehli of 419 S. 35th St., Jack Ehli of 1010 N. 26th St. and Stephen Ehli of Thermopolis, Wyo.; a daughter, Mrs. Val G. Schwan of 2701 Virginia Lane; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

**EHLI, Irene (Ternes)
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EHLI, Jack A
b. 3 Sep 1909 - Dickinson, North Dakota
d. 1956
From Billings Gazette 10 Apr 1956
Jack A. Ehli, 46, a Yellowstone county deputy sheriff since 1951, died at a local hospital Monday .
Born in Dickinson, N.D., on Sept. 3, 1909, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Ehli. Married MATILDA KENNEY. Survivors besides his wife include a son, Robert G. Ehli of the family home; a sister, Mrs. Val Schwan of 2107 Virginia Lane; and two brothers, Steve Ehli of Thermopolis, Wyo., and Pete Ehli of 419 S. 35th St.

**EHLI, Mathilda (Koch)
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EHLI, Matilda A.
b. 12 Aug 1907 - Dickinson, North Dakota
d. 27 Feb 1975 - St. Vincent Hospital
From Billings MT Gazette - Saturday, March 1, 1975
Mrs. Matilda A. Schwan, 67, wife of VAL G. SCHWAN, died Thursday. Born Aug. 12, 1907, in Dickinson, N.D., a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Ehli. Married Jan. 27, 1929. Survivors include the widower; and two brothers, Pete Ehli of 417 S. 35th St., and Steve Ehli of Thermopolis, Wyo.

**EHLI, Mathilda Matz Christensen
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EHLI, Steve A.
b. 6 Nov 1911 - Dickinson, North Dakota
d. 11 Jul 2007 - Hot Springs County, North Dakotsa
From Casper Star Tribune, Friday 13 Jul 2007
Ehli, Steve A. 1911-2007 - THERMOPOLIS -- Steve A. Ehli, 95, died July 11, 2007. Born Nov. 6, 1911, in Dickinson, N.D., the son of Anton and Anna (Paul) Ehli. Married JOSEPH A. HOLTZ. Survivors include his wife, Josie, of Thermopolis; daughter, Sharon Rey of Dubois; two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister.

 

**EHLI, Veronica Cecelia (Gobb)
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EHLI, William
b. 15 Jan 1953
d. 15 Jan 1953
From Bismarck Tribune, Friday 16 Jan 1953
William Ehli, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Ehli, 612 Eighteenth St., died in a local hospital at 3:50 p.m. Thursday, approximately one hour after birth. The child was born at 2:30 p.m. He leaves his parents, one sister, Margaret Ann, 14, and one brother, Jacob Michael, 11. Before her marriage, Mrs. Ehli was MARGARET WERTZ.

EHLIS, Catherine
b. 15 Feb 1917 - New England, North Dakota
d. 30 Nov 1975 - Anaconda, Montana
From Butte MT Montana Standard, Monday 1 Dec 1975 -
Catherine Kopp, 58, died Sunday (1975). Born Feb. 15, 1917, in New England, N.D. Survivors include her husband, Nick; son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Nick Kopp Jr., Anaconda; sons-in-law and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Verbanic, Deer Lodge and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Calnan, Clancy; sisters, Margaret Reiss and Ann Bender both of Dickinson, N.D., Mary Sampson and Mrs. Rudy Hirsch, both of New England, N.D., and Rose Pachl, Vancouver, Wash.; brothers, Tony Ehlis, Portland, Ore., and John Ehlis, Dickinson, N.D., and eight grandchildren.

EHLY, Rosalia
b. 9 Aug 1892 - Russia
d. 15 Mar 1967 - Billings, Montana
From Billings MT Gazette, Wednesday 15 Mar 67
Mrs. Rosalia Hegel, 74, was pronounced dead on arrival at a Billings hospital early Wednesday morning. Born Aug. 9, 1892, in Russia. Married MARTIN HEGEL. Survived by a son, Martin of Frenchtown; six daughters, Mrs. Sam Sheppard, Seattle, Mrs. Victor Steffan, Fromberg, Mrs. Rita Giest, Blackfoot, Idaho, Mrs. Sylvester Schwalger, Route 1, and Mrs. Michael Keller, 1316 Concord Drive, and Mrs. William Hall, Fromberg; a brother, Jim Ehly, Dickinson, 26 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.

**EHRESMAN, Marianna (Paul)
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**EHRESMANN, Mary (Krank)
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**EHRET, Maria (Fuchs)
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EHRET, Wilhelmine
b. 5 May 1892 - Odessa, Russia
d. May 1957
From Billings MT Gazette, Thursday 30 May 1957
BAKER— Mrs. George Fried (Wilhelmine) of Baker, died Saturday. Born May 5, 1892, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mathias Ehret in Odessa, Russia. Married to Mr. (George) FRIED. Surviving are four children: William Fried and Emil Fried of Baker, Mrs. Wenz of Odessa, Wash., and Mrs. Ralph Hale of Mott, N.D.; 11 grandchildren and 1 sister

EHRETH, Michael B.
b. 28 Aug 1876 - Speier, Russia
d. 5 Oct 1956 - Mandan
From Bismarck Tribune, Saturday 6 Oct 1956
Michael B. Ehreth, 80, died Friday (1956). Born Aug. 28, 1876 in Speier, Russia, Mr. Ehreth was the son of Benedict and Mary Kuhn Ehreth. Married ELISABETH GEISS. She died Aug. 19, 1949. He is survived by four daughters and five sons. Mrs. Ralph (Monica) Erhardt and John Ehreth, Bismarck; Mrs. Paul (Mary) Rebenitsch, Mrs. J. V. (Margaret) LaDuke and Michael and Benedict Ehreth, all of Mandan; Mrs. Anton (Josephine) Geiger and Joseph Ehreth, Solon; and Jacob Ehreth, Klamath Falls, Ore. Besides his wife, two sons, two brothers, one sister and his parents preceded him in death.

EHRLICH, Harold F.
b. 20 Apr 1922 - Marion, Kansas
d. 14 Dec 2008 - Rochester, New York
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, June 30, 2009
ROCHESTER, N.Y. - Harold F. Ehrlich, 86, born April 20, 1922, in Marion, Kansas, the son of A. T. and Anna Ehrlich. Married GRACE INGRAM. Harold passed away on Dec. 14, 2008. Survived by wife Grace Ehrlich, children: Adrienne, Curt and Croft Ehrlich all of upstate New York; 5 grandchildren and sister Naomi Wheat of Iola, KS.

**EHRLICH, Leona W. (Maier)
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EHRLICH, Marion A.
b. 22 Aug 1932 - Russell, Kansas
d. Nov 2008
From Northwest-Oklahoman - November 27, 2008
Marion A. Jeffrey, a child of the early 1930's was a pioneer. She grasped the newly-founded technology of her era and made a meaningful contribution to the welfare of humanity today. Born on August 22, 1932. Married DON JEFFREY. Preceded in death by her parents, Emil and Alvena Ehrlich, and her husband, Don. She is survived by her son Mike Baker of Oklahoma City; her brother Robert Ehrlich and wife Genevieve of Gage, Oklahoma; a brother- and sister-in-law Lyle and Shirley Ishmel of Fargo; a sister-in-law Elva Sherrill of Stafford, KS; aunts Wilma Ehrlich of Shattuck and Virginia Kelln of Pueblo, CO, and nephews, nieces, and cousins.

EHRLICK, Jacob
b. 1874 - Russia
d. 1945 - Warm Springs, Montana
From Billings MT Gazette, Thursday 14 Jun 1945
Ehrlick, Jacob not given/ca.1874-1945 - Jacob Ehrlick, 71, died Tuesday. Born in Russia. Fifty-two years ago he was married in that country to CHRISTINA WEBBER. Surviving are his widow, three sons, Samuel Ehrlick and Alex Ehrlick of Laurel and Jack Ehrlick of Livermore CA, and two daughters, Mrs. S. G. Fake of Portland OR, and Mrs. Robert Hamilton of Laurel.

EHRMANTRAUT, John
b. 31 Jan 1902 - Dickinson, North Dakota
d. 25 Jan 1956
From Dickinson Press, Tuesday 31 Jan 1956 -
Ehrmantraut, John 1902-1956 - John Ehrmantraut died Wednesday, Jan. 25 (1956). Born Jan. 31, 1902 at Dickinson, the son of John and Rose Decker Ehrmantraut. They preceded him in death. Survivors include 5 brothers, Anton, Portland OR; Peter, Brownsville OR; George, Bowman; Harry, Bonners Ferry ID; and Clement, Eugene OR, and 5 sisters, Mrs. Martin Bennet, Bonners Ferry; Mrs. Myron Whispell, Clarkston WA; Mrs. Albert Thompson, Portland, Mrs. Rushmore Hall, Baker MT; and Mrs. Robert Hall, Portland.

EHRMANTROUT, John
b. 19 Jul 1903 - Russia
d. 20 Dec 1953
From Billings MT Gazette, Monday 21 Dec 1953
Ehrmantrout, John 1903-1953 - John Ehrmantrout died early Sunday (Dec. 20). Born in Russia July 19, 1903, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Ehrmantrout. Married BARBARA BLEIZEFFER. Surviving are his wife; six sons, Wilbert Ehrmantrout of Spokane WA and Edward, Ervin, Robert, Raymond and Kenneth, all at home; five brothers, Mike Ehrmantrout of Petteluma CA, Marcus and Alex of Belfield ND, Adam of Glendive and Leo of Billings; and five sisters, Mrs. Leonard Sticka of Belfry, Mrs. Henry Hanson of Rathdrum ID, Mrs. Frank Geiger of Petteluma, Mrs. Betty Schwindt of Baker and Mrs. Henry Schwartz of Belfield.

EHRMANTRAUT, Marcus
b. 12 Jan 1909 - Russia
d. 3 Jan 1966 -
From Billings MT Gazette, Wednesday 5 Jan 1966
Marcus Ehrmantraut, 56, died Monday night. Born in Russia, Jan. 12, 1909, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Antonine Ehrmantraut. Married FREDA BRODERSON. Survived by the widow; 2 stepsons, Paul Broderson and Robert Broderson of Billings; 5 stepdaughters, Mrs. Levina Craven of North Platte, NE, Mrs. Audrey Boden of Mobridge, SD, Mrs. Goldie Kessell of Belfield, ND, Mrs. Fay Polen of Slidell, LA, and Annabelle Broderson of Oklahoma City, OK; 3 brothers, Adam Ehrmantraut of Glendive, Alex Ehrmantraut of Fryburg, ND, and Leo Ehrmantraut of Coeur d’Alene, ID; 5 sisters, Mrs. Leonard Sticka of Billings, Mrs. Rose Hanson of California, Mrs. Frank Geiger of Petaluma, CA, Mrs. Elizabeth Schwend of Baker and Mrs. Mary Schwartz of Belfield, ND, and 18 grandchildren.

EICHHORST, Helen Anna
b. 21 Mar 1918 - Stockport, Iowa
d. 12 Mar 2009 - Billings, Montana
From Billings Gazette, Billings, MT - 15 Mar 2009
Helen Frick passed away March 12, (2009). Born Helen Anna Eichhorst, daughter of Fred and Anna Wille Eichhorst, in Stockport, Iowa on March 21, 1918. Married HARVEY HANS FRICK. Mr. Frick died in July 2007. Besides her husband, Mrs. Frick was preceded in death by her two brothers, Albert and Reinhold "Dick" Eichhorst and her daughter Cheryl Ann. Survived by her remaining two daughters, Susan Frick Payne of Baltimore, Md. and Julia Rae Foster of Aurora, Colo., and her granddaughter Laura Michelle Foster, currently a law student at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville.

**EIGBRETT, Frances Janet (Schwartz)
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**EISENBARTH, Delores Marion (Pfaff) -
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**EISENBARTH, Flora (Heinrich)
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EISENBRAUN, Jacob Henry
b. 1879 - Aigish, Russia
d. 2 Dec 1953 - Laurel, Montana
From Billings MT Gazette, Friday 4 Dec 1953
Eisenbraun, Jacob Henry not given/ca. 1879-1953 - Jacob Henry Eisenbraun, 74, died Wednesday (Dec. 2). Born in Aigish, Russia, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Eisenbraun. Came to the US in 1907. Married MISS REGINA KRAMER. Survived by his wife; two sons, Alfred and Gotthelf, both of Laurel; three daughters, Mrs. Arthur Metzger, Mrs. Arnold Catler and Miss Irene Eisenbraun, all of Laurel; two brothers, John and Peter of Center ND; a sister, Mrs. Christ Kiesz of Golden Valley ND, and four grandchildren.

**ELDER, Frances L. (Bender)
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ELLARD, Dorothy May
b. 7 Sep 1930 - Bayard, Nebraska -
d. 28 Feb 2009
From Scottsbluff Star Herald, Scottsbluff, NE - 3 Mar 2009
Dorothy May Popp, 78, passed away Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009 Born on Sept. 7, 1930 in Bayard, Neb., to James F. and Dessa May (Kern). Married LeROY POPP. Survivors include her children, Larry Becker of Kansas City, Mo., Randy Popp of Littleton, Colo. and Alma Holmes of Scottsbluff; five grandchildren, Jolie Camden, Duane Popp, Emily Holmes, Janet Popp and Kari Holmes; three great grandchildren; sister, Betty Rose of Prescott, Ariz. and brother, Leonard Ellard of Ogallala and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, LeRoy, sister, Violet Snyder and brother, Richard Ellard.

ENGEL, Joseph
b. 13 Nov 1859 - Landau, South Russia
d. 4 Jan 1944
From Bismarck Tribune, Wednesday 5 January 1944
Engel, Joseph 1859-1944 - Joseph Engel, 84, died Tuesday noon. Born Nov. 13, 1859, at Landau, South Russia. His first wife died. Married ROSINA SCHADE. Leaves the following sons and daughters: John, Emanuel and William of Denhoff, Joseph of Goodrich, Mrs. James Radford and Mrs. Otto Edinger, both of Renton WA; Mrs. R. Berndt, Cathay; Mrs. Philip Huber, Fessenden and Mrs. R. Walker, Dallas TX. He also leaves 33 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.

ENNS, Abraham George
b. 19 Oct 1905
d. 23 Feb 2009
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - February 24, 2009
MT. HOPE - Abraham George Enns, 103, died Feb. 23, 2009. He was born Oct. 19, 1905, to Isaac and Anna (Reimer) Enns. Married GENEVIEVE PEARL JEWELL. She died May 21, 2000. Survivors include: son, Glen Dale Blandin, Wichita; five grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great- grandchildren.

ENNS, Anna
b. 14 Jul 1918 - Chinook, Montana
d. 20 Jun 2009 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, June 22, 2009
HILLSBORO - Anna Enns, 90, died June 20, 2009, at Hillsboro. Born July 14, 1918, in Chinook, Mont., to David J. and Elizabeth Reddig Enns. She had been a missionary in Africa. Preceded in death by a brother, William "Bill" Enns; stepbrother, John F. Knaak; and sisters, Bertha Enns Schultz and Alice Enns.

ENNS, Anna
b. 14 Jul 1918 - Chinook, Montana
d. 20 Jun 1009 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hillsboro Star Journal - June 24, 2009
Anna Enns, 90, a former missionary to Africa, died Saturday. (June 20, 2009). Born July 14, 1918, in Chinook, Mont., to David J. and Elizabeth (Reddig) Enns. Preceded in death by a brother, William; stepbrother, John F. Knaak; and two sisters, Bertha Schultz and Alice Enns.

ENNS, Elizabeth
b. 5 Dec 1919
d. 25 Jan 2009
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, January 28, 2009
LIBERAL - Elizabeth Enns, 89, died Jan. 25, 2009. Born Dec. 5, 1919, the daughter of Henry and Katy Balzer Enns. Survivors include: brothers, Ernest Enns and wife Elfrieda, and Rueben "Johnny" Enns and wife Billie, all of Hooker, Okla.; sister, Esther Ediger, Reedley, Calif.; two sisters-in-law, Alvina Enns Neighbors, Walnut Ridge, Ark., and Liesbeth Enns, Woodinville, Wash.; 12 nieces and nephews; and many great nieces and nephews.

ENNS, Ella Esther
b. 24 Jun 1921 - Harvey County, Kansas
d. 27 Apr 2009 - South Hutchinson, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Ella Esther Enns Kroeker, 87, died April 27, 2009. Born June 24, 1921, in Harvey County to Peter I. and Katherine Flaming Enns. Married ELMER A. KROEKER. He died March 27, 1983. Survivors include: two sons, Richard, and Robert; two daughters, Donna Sutton, and Janice Silbernagel; a sister, Lynda Schmidt; seven grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren

ENNS, Ellen J.
b. 11 Dec 1945 - Hutchinson, Kansas
d. 27 June 2009 - Hutchinson, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, June 28, 2009
INMAN - Ellen J. Friesen, 62, passed away June 27, 2009. Born Dec. 11, 1946, in Hutchinson, the daughter of Jacob B. and Marie Regehr Enns. Married RAYMOND D. FRIESEN. He survives. Other survivors include: a son, Shane and wife Angie, Andover; a daughter, Carmen Cuttings and husband Brian, Overland Park; eight grandchildren; a brother, Darwin and wife Jean Enns, Martinsburg, West Virginia; two sisters, Lorna Hill and husband Jess, Houston, and Laurene Zimmer and husband Mark, Springfield, Mo.; a brother-in-law, Ernie Doerksen, Santa Fe, Texas; and a sister-in-law, Wanda Enns, Kearney, Neb. Preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Jess Enns; and two sisters, Darlene Enns, in infancy, and Eva Doerksen.

ENNS, Ernest
b. 27 Dec 1915
d. 25 Feb 2009
From Hutchinson (Kan ) News - Saturday, February 28, 2009
HOOKER, Okla. - Ernest Enns, 93, died Feb. 25, 2009. Born Dec. 27, 1915, the son of Henry and Katy Balzer Enns. Married ELFRIEDA NIEDENS. She survives. Other survivors include: two daughters, Elvera Rhines and Anita Geraci; brother, John; a sister, Esther Ediger; two sisters-in-law, Alvina Enns Neighbors and Liesbeth Enns; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

ENNS, Leland E.
b. 29 Jul 1945 - Burton, Kansas
d. 11 Jun 2009 - Arkansas Pass, Texas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, June 16, 2009
ARANSAS PASS, Texas - Leland E. "Lee" Enns, 63, died June 11, 2009. Born July 29, 1945, in Burrton, the son of Ernest and Virgie Ratzlaff Enns. Survivors include: companion, DORA GALVIN; son, Lee Enns, Hutchinson; daughter, Katherine Michelle Enns, Hutchinson; mother, Colorado Springs, Colo.; brother, Jerald; sisters, Lois Bowers, St. Peters, Mo., and Sharon Shoemaker, Nickerson; and three grandchildren. Preceded in death by his father and brother, James.

**ENSIGN, B. Diane Backhaus (Kessler)
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**ENSZ, Mary Ann (Koehn)
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ENTZ, Lewis
b. abt 1932
d. 18 December 2008
From Wichita Eagle - Sunday, December 21, 2008
Entz, Lewis, 76, died Dec. 18, 2008. Survivors: wife, Rachel; daughters, Sonya Palfenier, Laura Whisler; sons, Doug & Keith; brothers, Herbert & Laverne; sisters, Julia Entz, Viola Udd, Eldora Franklin; 11 grandchildren.

**ERFLE, Louise (Fitchner)
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ERHARDT, Kasper
b. 12 Jul 1877 - Russia
d. 20 Jul 1954 - Bismarck, North Dakota
From Bismarck Tribune, Wednesday 21 Jul 1954
Erhardt, Kasper 1877-1954 - Kasper Erhardt, 78,died Tuesday morning. Born in Russia July 12, 1877, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Erhardt. Married ANNA DOLL, came to the US in 1911. Survived by his wife and 12 children: Mrs. Peter Kraft, Mrs. Anton Pfliger, Ralph and Marcus, all of Judson; Mrs. Peter Schwab, Mrs. Val Renner, Odea and Constine, all of Mandan; John, Richardton; Joseph, New Salem; Mrs. John Koffler, Glen Ullin; and Mrs. Charles Esselman, Chippewa Falls WI. He also leaves 46 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

**ERHARDT, Neva G. (Gnagy)
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ERHART, Mathias
b. 15 Sep 1889 - Russia
d. 20 Nov1952
From Bismarck Tribune, Tuesday 25 Nov 1952
Mathias Erhart, 63, died Thursday . Born Sept. 15, 1889, in Russia, the son of Anton and Otillia Stolz Erhart. Came to this country in 1911. Mr. Erhart leaves his widow, the former JOHANNA OLHEISER, and the following sons and daughters: Christ, Anton, John, Mrs. Christ Schantz, Mrs. Math Schaff and Angeline, all of Glen Ullin; Mrs. John Hoerner, Almont, and Mrs. Florian Frank, Dickinson. Also leaves one brother, Casper Erhart, Mandan.

**ERNEST, Phyllis Jean (Brunner)
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**ESAU, Edna Mae (Amick)
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ESAU, Keith Nyles
b. 31 Oct 1967 - Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
d. 9 May 2009 - Denton County, Texas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, May 12, 2009
NEWTON - Keith Nyles Esau, 41, died May 9, 2009, in Denton County, Texas. Born Oct. 31, 1967, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, and was adopted by John A. and Bernice A. Klaassen Esau in 1969.
Survivors include: his parents, North Newton; brother, David and his wife Jill, Ann Arbor, Mich.; and a sister, Sheryl Esau, Wichita.

ESAU, Keith Nyles
b. 31 Oct 1967 - Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
d. 9 May 2009 - Denton County, Texas
From Newton Kansan - Tuesday, May 12, 2009
DALLAS — Keith Nyles Esau, 41, died Saturday (May 9, 2009) in Denton County, Texas. Born on Oct. 31, 1967, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He was adopted by John A. and Bernice A. (Klaassen) Esau in 1969. Survived by his parents, John and Bernice Esau of North Newton; his brother, David Esau and his wife, Jill, of Ann Arbor, Mich.; and his sister, Sheryl Esau of Wichita.

EVIG, George
b. 9 Apr 1870 - Russia
d. 29 Jul 1933
From Billings MT Gazette, Sunday 30 Jul 1933
George Evig, 63, died Saturday, Born in Russia, April 9, 1870. Married Elizabeth Scherr . Came to the US in 1903. Survived by his widow and 8 children. The children are: Mrs. Henry Heine, Mrs. Jacob Ruff, Mrs. Paul Fleming, all living in Billings; Mrs. John Schram, Bridger; Mrs. William Kline, Worden; John and Jacob Evig and Miss Minie Evig, all of Laurel.

**EWY, Winifred (Regier)
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