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MAI, Brock Tanner

b. 26 Jun 1984 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska

d. 27 Dec 2009

From Published in The Star-Herald, Scottsbluff, NE - December 30, 2009 to January 1, 2010

ALLIANCE - Brock Tanner Mai, 25, passed away on Sunday Dec. 27, 2009. Born June 26, 1984 in Scottsbluff to William M. and Lori Y. (Randall) Mai. Survivors include his two sons, Lennox and Emric and their mother Kayli Mai of Alliance; parents, Bill and Lori Mai of Alliance; sister, Cassie (Clint) Zurn and their children, Callen, Avery, and Nic of Rapid City, S.D.; his grandparents, Hank Mai of Scottsbluff, Ruth Ewing of Loveland, Colo., and Jim and Bonnie Randall of Minatare.

MAI, Ernest

b. 5 Oct 1916 - Trego County, Kansas

d. 29 Jun 2010

From Salina Journal - Saturday, July 3, 2010

WICHITA -- Ernest Mai, 93, died June 29, 2010. Born Oct. 5, 1916, in rural Trego County to John Jacob and Lena (Strecker) Mai. Survivors: wife, MARTHA MAI, of the home; sons, Gene Mai, of Sonoma, Calif., and Lanny Mai, of Wichita; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: brothers, Jake and Freddy; and sisters, Molly Michaelis, Rachel Emery, Elsie Wiedeman and Katie Bohl.

MAI, Ernest

b. 5 Oct 1916 - Trego County, Kansas

d. 29 Jun 2010, Wichita, Kansas

From Hays Daily News - Sunday, July 4, 2010
Ernest Mai, 93, Wichita, died Tuesday, June 29, 2010. Born Oct. 5, 1916, in rural Trego County to John Jacob and Lena (Strecker) Mai. Married ,MARTHA (ARMBRUSTER) MAI on July 27, 1941. Survivors include his wife, of the home; two sons, Gene Mai, Sonoma, Calif., and Lanny Mai, Wichita; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

MAI, MeloDee A.

b. 9 Feb 1956 - Russell, Kansas

d. 15 Nov 2010 - Ellsworth, Kansas

From Hays Daily News - November 17, 2010

MeloDee A. Homeier, 54, Ellsworth, died Monday, Nov. 15, 2010. Born Feb. 9, 1956, in Russell to Earlin and Janice (Steinert) Mai. Married GORDON HOMEIER on June 2, 2001. Survivors include a son, Taylor Herbel, Manhattan; her father, Russell; a brother, Monty Mai and wife, Tiffinie, Russell, and their children, Lane and Braden; a stepson, Michael Homeier, Ellsworth; two stepdaughters, Christina Vague and husband, Tim, Ellsworth and Laura Berning and husband, Cooper, Leoti; and three grandchildren, Macey Homeier, Rebekah Vague and Hannah Vague. Preceded in death by her mother in 2008.

MAJOR, Leonard H.

b. 12 Apr 1926 - Dorrance, Kansas

d. 4 Dec 2010 - Hays, Kansas

From Hays Daily News - Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Leonard H. Major, 84, Dorrance, died Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010, at Hays Medical Center. Born April 12, 1926, in Dorrance to Henry J. and Marie (Schultz) Major. Married FERN L. STEWARD on June 4, 1950. She preceded him in death May 17, 2001. Survivors include two sons, Ron Major and Steve Major, both of Dorrance; two daughters, Deb Karst, Russell, and Teresa Major, Dorrance; a sister, Irene Cheney, Purdy, Mo.; five grandchildren; and a great-grandson. Preceded in death by a great-granddaughter.

MAJOR, Leonard H.

b. 12 Apr 1926 - Dorrance, Kansas

d. 4 Dec 2010 - Hays, Kansas

From Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, Russell

Leonard H. Major, 84, of Dorrance, Kansas, died December 4, 2010 at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. Born on April 12, 1926 on the family farm in Dorrance, the son of Henry J. and Marie (Schultz) Major. Married FERN L. STEWARD on June 4, 1950. Fern preceded him on death on May 17, 2001. Survived by his sons Ron Major and wife Donna Fay and Steve Major and wife Lisa all of Dorrance; daughters Deb Karst and husband Steve of Russell and Teresa Major of Dorrance; sister Irene Cheney of Purdy, Missouri; five grandchildren Heath and Brandon Major, Jared Karst, Brooke and Lacey Major; great grandson Lucien Karst. He was also preceded in death by his parents, brother Darrell, sister Marilyn Blagg and great granddaughter Violet Karst.

MAJOR, Leonard H.

b. 12 Apr 1926 - Dorrance, Kansas

d. 4 Dec 2010

From Salina Journal - Tuesday, December 7, 2010

DORRANCE -- Leonard H. Major, 84, died Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010. Born April 12, 1926, in Dorrance. Survivors: sons, Ron (Donna Fay) and Steve (Lisa), all of Dorrance; daughters, Deb Karst (Steve), of Russell, and Teresa Major, of Dorrance; sister, Irene Cheney, of Purdy, Mo.; five grandchildren; and a great-grandson. Preceded in death by: wife, Fern; brother, Darrell; sister, Marilyn Blagg; and a great-granddaughter.

MAJOR, LuEtta Caroline

b. 8 Dec 1927 - Russell, Kansas

d. 5 Sep 2010

From Salina Journal - Thursday, September 9, 2010

RUSSELL -- LuEtta Caroline (Major) Thacker, 82, died Sunday, Sept. 5, 2010. Born Dec. 8, 1927, in rural Russell, the daughter of Theodore and Caroline Major. Survivors: granddaughters, Laura and Heather; sisters, Dolores Shannon (Leonard), Arletta Goodheart (Gale) and Delaine Rodenbarger (Jerry); and great-grandson, Scott Novotny. Preceded in death by: husband, GROVER (THACKER); and son, Rick.

MAJOR, LuEtta Caroline

b. 8 Dec 1927 - Russell, Kansas

d. 5 Sep 2010 - Hays, Kansas

From Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary Obituaries

LuEtta Caroline (Major) Thacker, 82 of Russell died Sunday, September 05, 2010 at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. Born December 8, 1927 in rural Russell, Kansas the daughter of Theodore E. and Caroline H. (Ehrlich) Major. Married GROVER C. THACKER on January 13, 1950. Surviving family include two granddaughters, Laura Thacker of Manhattan, Kansas and Heather Thacker of Eureka, California; three sisters, Dolores Shannon and husband Leonard of Russell, Kansas, Arletta Goodheart and husband Gale of Overland Park, Kansas and Delaine Rodenbarger and husband Jerry of Phoenix, Arizona and one great grandson, Scott Novotny. Preceded in death by her parents, son Dr. Rick Thacker on November 29, 2004.

MAJORS, Marty A.

b. abt 1947

d. 31 Mar 2010 - Halstead, Kansas

From Newton Kansan - Saturday, April 3, 2010

HALSTEAD — Marty A. Majors, 63, died Wednesday (March 31, 2010) at Halstead Health and Rehabilitation in Halstead. Her memorial service will be at 10 a.m. April 9 at Petersen Funeral Home Chapel in Newton.

MALEY, Brenda Lou

b. 12 Dec 1948 - Phillipsburg, Kansas

d. 13 Oct 2010 - Hays, Kansas

From Hays Daily News - Friday, October 15, 2010

Brenda Lou Stecklein, 61, Hays, died Oct. 13, 2010. Born Dec. 1, 1948, in Phillipsburg to Vernon and Luetta (Howard) Maley. Married ROBERT STECKLEIN on May 1, 1990. Survivors include her husband, of the home; a son, Jaxon Searight, Hays; a daughter, Lace David and husband, Corey, Hays; her mother, Luetta Hanchett and husband, Wayne, Phillipsburg; and four grandchildren, Jessamin, Erikson, Javon and Leia. Preceded in death by her father.

MANKA, Patricia M. (Reynolds)

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MANZ, Ethel M. (Schultz)

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MAREK, Anna Mae

b. 23 Aug 1925 - Osmond, Nebraska

d. 7 Jun 2010 - Loveland, Colorado

From The Star-Herald, Scottsbluff, NE - June 11 to June 13, 2010

Anna Mae (Marek) Ireland, 84, of Scottsbluff, passed away June 7, 2010, in Loveland, Colo. Born Aug. 23, 1925, to A. William and Mary (Becker) Marek in Osmond, Neb. Married LOREN C. IRELAND. Survivors include her daughters, Lorie (Mark) Smith and Lisa (Randy) Bernhardt; grandchildren, Lindsey Smith, Logan Smith, Henry (Sarah) Mowry, and Rachael and Hunter Bernhardt; and brother, Donald Marek. Preceding Ann in death were sisters, Veronica, Delores "Dode," Rose, and Lavine and brothers, Augustus "Bud" and Vernon "Truck."

MARGHEIM, Clarence Jake

b. 30 Jul 1931 - Gering, Nebraska

d. 3 Feb 2010 - Norwalk, California

From The Star-Herald, Scottsbluff, NE - February 12 to February 14, 2010

NORWALK, Calif. - Clarence Jake Margheim, 78, formerly a Nebraska resident, passed away Feb. 3, 2010, in Norwalk, Calif. Born July 30, 1931, in Gering to John and Pauline Margheim. Survivors include his wife Elaine; son Ron (Linda); daughter Lori Hulsey (Bill); and grandchildren Billy Warner (Sylvia), Jackie Hulsey, Meagan Margheim and Britney Margheim.

MARGHEIM, E. Richard

b. 16 Feb 1921 - Bazine, Kansas

d. 21 Jun 2010 - LaCrosse, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, June 23, 2010

BAZINE - E. Richard "Eddie" Margheim, 89, died June 21, 2010, La Crosse. Born Feb. 16, 1921, on the farm southeast of Bazine, to R. Henry and Molly Schwartz Margheim. Survivors include: a brother, Elton Margheim, Rush County Nursing Home, La Crosse.

MARGHEIM, Gladyce Marie

b. 23 Aug 1925 - Minatare, Nebraska

d. 10 Jan 2010 - Port Ludlow, Washington

From The Star-Herald,Scottsbluff, NE - January 20 to January 22, 2010

PORT LUDLOW, Wash. - Gladyce Marie Olsen, 84, passed away Jan. 10, 2010. Born in Minatare Aug. 23, 1925. Her parents, Henry and Mary Foos Margheim,. Married DONALD C. OLSEN on Aug. 31, 1952. Survivors include her Don (Port Ludlow); her sons; their wives; and her granddaughters, Marta Olsen Drevniak (Seattle, husband Kyle), Morgan Olsen (Gig Harbor), Lacy Olsen Gomez (Marysville, husband Tony), and Alisha Gere (Marysville); and her great-granddaughter, Alana Gomez. (This obituary tells about her life)

MARINER, Waunita Fay Kopf (Nusz)

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MARTENS, August E.

b. 27 Jun 1922 - Moorefield, Nebraska

d. 5 May 2010 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska

From Published in The Star-Herald, Scottsbluff, NE - May 13 to May 15, 2010

August E. "Mike" Martens, 87, of Scottsbluff, died May 5, 2010, at Regional West Medical Center.

Born June 27, 1922, in Moorefield to Henry and Louisa (Krause) Martens. Married LYNETTE GAYLE TURBERT on Aug. 21, 1949,. Survivors include his wife, Lynette G. (Harvey-Torbert) Martens; sister, Lillian Wenzel of Rugby, N.D.; sons, Micheal C. Martens of Henderson, Nev. and Martin L. Martens of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada; daughters, Judith L. Evans of Atlanta, Ga., and Della L. Bretscher of St. Louis, Mo. and grandchildren, Matthew Christian Martens, Luke Paul Bretscher, Catherine Carson Evans, and Hope Louise Bretscher. Preceded in death by his father Henry G. Martens; mother, Louisa (Krause) Martens; brothers, George, Elden, William, and Reinhold Martens; and sisters, Emma Richards, Eva Martens, Elena Deke, and Ellenor Molhoff.

MARTENS, Debra Kay (Chase)

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MARTENS, Everett L.

b. 6 May 1945 - Anthony, Kansas

d. 27 May 2010 - Hutchinson, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, May 30, 2010
Everett L. Martens, 65, passed away May 27, 2010, at Hospice House in Hutchinson, Kan. Born May 6, 1945, in Anthony, Kan., the son of Isaac Henry and Lavina Edna Wahl Martens. He is preceded in death by his wife, MARY SUE MARTENS, whom he married on June 4, 1966, and parents. Survived by: a son, Allen R. Martens of Hutchinson; two daughters, Shelly A. Kuhn and spouse Brian T. Kuhn of Hutchinson, and Annita R. Linck and spouse Jake C. Linck of Onaga Kan.; two brothers, Clarence Martens, Anthony, Kan., and Edgar Martens, Shreveport, La.; two sisters, Karen Woodward, Wichita, Kan., Wanda Martens, Mound, Minn.; and six grandchildren.

MARTENS, Nick F.

b. 5 Feb 1923 - McPherson County, Kansas

d. 23 Jun 2010 - Hutchinson, Kansas

From Hutchison (Kan) News - Friday, June 25, 2010

INMAN - Nick F. Martens, 87, of Inman passed away June 23, 2010, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. Born Feb. 5, 1923, in McPherson County, the son of Henry and Lizzie Friesen Martens. Married WILMA FRIESEN at Inman. She survives. Other survivors include: four sons, Delon and wife Joretta, Haven, Orlin and wife Debbie, Inman, Weldon and wife Jenny, Henderson, Neb., Eldon and wife Cindy, Inman; two brothers, John, Chester, Vt., Wilbur, Inman; two sisters, Hilda Froese and Marie Regehr, both of Inman; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Ppreceded in death by infant twin sons, Darrall and Dennis; a grandson, Graham Martens; and a brother, Elmer.

MARTENS, Nick F.

b. 5 Feb 1923 - McPherson County, Kansas

d. 23 Jun 2010 - Hutchinson, Kansas

From Newton Kansan - Monday, June 28, 2010

INMAN — Nick F. Martens, 87, of Inman, passed away on Wednesday (June 23, 2010) at Hospice House in Hutchinson. Born on Feb. 5, 1923, in McPherson County, the son of Henry and Lizzie Friesen Martens.

Married WILMA FRIESEN. She survives. Other survivors include four sons, Delon and wife Joretta of Haven, Orlin and wife Debbie of Inman, Weldon and wife Jenny of Henderson, Neb., and Eldon and wife Cindy of Inman; two brothers, John of Chester, Vt., and Wilbur of Inman; two sisters, Hilda Froese of Inman and Marie Regehr of Inman; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He Preceded in death by infant twin sons, Darrall and Dennis; one grandson, Graham Martens; and one brother, Elmer.

MARTENS, Virgie Corine (Kirkham)

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MARTIN, Norah H.

b. 12 Sep 1925 - Carson, North Dakota

d. 18 Jan 1992 - Bismarck, North Dakota

From Obituary received

LARK - Norah H. Bay, 66, Lark, died Jan. 18, 1992, in a Bismarck hospital. Born Sept. 12, 1925, in Carson. Married FRED BAY on March 16, 1944. Survived by her husband, Fred, Lark; three sons, Jerry, Sismarck, ZMitchell, Lark, and John,a Edgewood, N.M.; six grandchildren, Audrey Holtzlander, and Douglas, David, Eric, Donald and Jared Bay; one great grandchild, Gage Holtzlander; one brother, Roy Martin, Lennox, Iowa; and three sisters, Mrs. Gusta Bahr, Underwood, Minn., Mrs. Frances Stalder, Lennox, and Mrs. Luella McIntosh, Weippe, Idaho. Preceded in death by her parents; two sisters; and two brothers. (Weigel Funeral Home, Bismarck.)

MARTIN, Ruben E.

b. 11 Jan 1929 - Gering, Nebraska

d. 8 Apr 2010 - Bridgeport, Nebraska

From The Star-Herald, Scottsbluff, NE - April 12 to April 14, 2010

BRIDGEPORT - Ruben E. Martin, 81, died April 8, 2010, at Morrill County Community Hospital in Bridgeport. Born Jan. 11, 1929, in Gering, to David and Katherine (Grasmick) Martin. Survivors include his wife Paula; daughter, Jan (Kenneth) Austin of Bayard; grandchildren, Daniel and Maria Austin of Bayard; brother, Victor Martin of San Antonio, Texas; sisters, Helen (Harvey) Bauer of Scottsbluff, Jeanette (George) Hall of Bridgeport; half brother, David (Peggy) Martin of Waupaca, Wis.; half sisters, Gay (Doug) Afdahl of Annapolis, Md., Debbie Martin of Omaha . His parents preceded him in death.

MARTIN, Shirley (Haverick)

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MATTOCK, Patty Ann Wendt (Green)

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MAY, Aloysius J.

b. abt 1903

d. 13 Jul 2010

From Wichita Eagle - Wednesday, July 14, 2010

CONWAY SPRINGS - May, Aloysius J. (Aloy), 97, died Tuesday, July 13, 2010. Preceded by parents Peter and Elizabeth (Stuhlsatz) May; brothers: Jake, Carl, Nicholas and Pete May; sisters Clara Holder and Elizabeth Bergkamp. Survivors: include his wife VERA ALINE (COULTER) MAY of 70 years; one brother Francis May of Ost; two sisters: Sister Florence May and Marie Marx both of Wichita.

MAY, Fred C.

b. 20 Jan 1923 - Hawsville, Kentucky

d. 26 Nov 2010 - Inman, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, November 27, 2010

BUHLER - Fred C. May, 87, passed away November 26, 2010, at Inman. Brn January 20, 1923 at Hawsville, KY, the son of John Ellis and Myrtie Couch May. On May 19, 1956, he married JoANN EVERETT. They were married 54 years. Survived by: his wife, JoAnn of Inman; his children, Robin Traffas of Buhler, and Jeff May of Hutchinson; six grandchildren, Laura, Amy, Gary, Kevin, Skyler and Tanner; three great-grandchildren, Carson, Alexis, and Charlie; a brother, Oscar of Naples, Florida; and a sister, Betty Sue of Tupelo, Mississippi. Preceded in death by three brothers, Forrest Sherman May, Robert Ellis May, and Edgar Ashby May.

MAY, James A. , Jr.

b. 20 Feb 1991

d. 4 Jul 2010

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, July 11, 2010

MILTON - James A. "Jimmy" May Jr., 19, died July 4, 2010. Born Feb. 20, 1991, to James Allen May Sr. and Angela Glenn. Survivors include: his parents, Angela and Micha Foster and James May Sr.; a brother, Donald Glenn; and his fiancée, Megan VanGieson.

MAY, James A., Jr.

b. abt 1991

d. 4 Jul 2010 - Guantanamo Bay, Cuba

From Wichita Eagle - Sunday, July 11, 2010

MILTON - May, Jr., James A. 19, died July 4, 2010 while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Survivors include parents, Angela and Micha Foster of Milton, James May, Sr. of Belle Plaine; brother, Donald Glenn of Milton; finance, Megan VanGieson of Norwich.

MAY, Opal M.

b. 5 Feb 1905

d. 29 Sep 2010

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, September 30, 2010
TOPEKA - Opal M. Snider, 105, died Sept. 29, 2010. Born Feb. 5, 1905, to Amos and Sophenia May. On May 24, 1929, she married CLIFFORD SNIDER. He died April 29, 1980. Survivors include: daughter, Joanne Adams and husband Charles; son-in-law, Dr. Keith Ritter and wife Becky; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

MAY, Opal M.

b. 5 Feb 1905 - Mahaska

d. 29 Sep 2010 - Topeka, Kansas

From Great Bend (Kan) Tribune - Thursday, September 30,2010

TOPEKA — Opal M. Snider, 105, died Wednesday ( September 29, 2010). Born February 5, 1905 at Mahaska, the daughter of Amos and Sophenia May. Married CLIFFORD SNIDER. He preceded her in death. Survivors include: one daughter, Joanne Adams and husband, Charles, Topeka; one son-in-law, Dr. Keith Ritter and wife Becky, Hoisington; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford; one daughter, Edith Ritter; and one son, Owen Snider.

MAY, Wilbur T.

b. 28 Feb 1922 - Decatur County, Kansas

d. 27 May 2010

From Salina Journal - Tuesday, June 2010
OBERLIN -- The Rev. Wilbur T. May, 88, died May 27, 2019, Born Feb. 28, 1922, in Decatur County. Preceded in death by: wife, LuVerne. Survivors: two sons, Jim (Mitzi), of Oberlin, and John (Karen Kupka), of Lummi Island, Wash; brother, Walter (Betty) May, of Oberlin; two sisters, Lois Behrmann (Arnold), of Orange, Calif., and Lillian Rutsch (Art), of Vista Calif.; and three grandchildren.

MAYS, John W.

b. 20 Feb 1912 - Olney, Illinois

d. 26 Nov 2010 - Lyons, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, November 28, 2010

John W. Mays, 98, died Nov. 26, 2010, at Lyons. Born Feb. 20, 1912, in Olney, Ill., to Warren and Catherine Faris Mays. Married LUCILLE F. HARTS Aug. 27, 1936. She died July 21, 2008. Other survivors include: son, John W. Mays II of Sausalito, Calif.; three daughters, Dr. Kala M. Stroup of Lawrence, Gloria McCord of Sierra Madre, Calif., and Reverend Katharine Harts of San Rafael, Calif.; six grandchildren, Megan Sappington, Marc McCord, Chandler Stroup, Jud McCord, Hannah Turner-Harts, and Mikayla Mays; and four great-grandchildren, Annika Sappington, Skylar Sappington, Alexis Stroup, and Sydney Stroup. Preceded in death by three sisters.

McADAMS, Lavetta (Shultz)

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McCORMICK, Charles Larry

b. 4 May 1939 - Mt. Hope, Kansas

d. 3 Apr 2010 - Mt. Hope, Kansas

From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, April 7, 2010

MT. HOPE - Charles Larry McCormick, 70, died April 3, 2010, in Mt. Hope. Born May 4, 1939, in Mt. Hope, to Charles Garold McCormick and Fern Popp. Married MARILYN KAY SIDES. Preceded him in death. Survivors include: his stepmother, Bernice McCormick; a son, Kent; a daughter, Stephanie Falcon; brothers, Richard Reames and Frank Reames; a sister, Rita Raimes; and two grandchildren.

McKENNON, Rhoda Annette Gantz (Stecklein)

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