The Lower Volga Villages Obituary Project

AAB, Jacob
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Aab of Windsor, Colo., celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on October 6, 1964. The couple was married Oct. 6, 1904, in Denhof, Russia. They came to America in 1907 and settled in Windsor. Members of the family and friends who called to extend their greetings were Mr. and Mrs. Dave Miller, 1st Sgt. and Mrs. Helmut Aab, the Dennis Millers and Dana, the Victor Denny Jr. family, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Fritzler, the Max Aabs, Mrs. Phillip Aab, the Willie Kuck family, Mr. and Mrs. John Strauch, the William Kisers, Mike Lind, the Alex Gebhardts, and Mr. and Mrs. Alex Stenzel.

AARON, Raymond J.
b. 6 Aug 1899, Garden plain, Kansas
d. 22 Mar 1983, Palm Springs, California
From Newspaper Clipping
He was a resident of Rush county from 1974 to 1982. He married Luella SCHULTZ at Liberal, Ks. in 1921. Survivors include his wife, Luella, now living in Palm Springs, Calif.; 2 daughters, Peggy Redlar and Deanna Trout; 1 son, Johnny Aaron.

ABEL, ANN
Miller, Russia
b. 14 Oct 1915 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
d. 25 Feb 2004 - Overland Park, Kansas
From Scottsbluff Star Herald
Inurnment at the Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery in Scottsbluff. Born to John and Katherine (Nuss) Abel. She married William Thomas TODD on June 6, 1937. She is survived by her daughter Nancy Todd, of Overland Park, nieces Jane Schlager of Scottsbluff, Mary Ann Margheim of Virginia, nephews John Harvey Reichert of Minatare, and Ron Reichert. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Mollie Reichert, and beloved husband, Bill. NOTE: John and Katherine Nuss Abel were born in Miller, Russia.

ABEL, John
b. 25 Jul 1887 Miller, Russia
d. abt 1959, Scottsbluff, Nebraska
Married on Feb. 7, 1913, in Russia to Katie NUSS. They moved to Winnipeg, Canada, in April of 1913 and two years later moved to Scottsbluff. Survivors in addition to his wife include two daughters, Mrs. Mollie Reichert, Minatare, and Mrs. Ann Todd of Mitchell. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and five sisters.

ABEL, Kathryn
b. 27 May 1919 - Melbeta, Nebraska
d. 23 Jul 2006 - Gering, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 26 Jul 2006
Inurnment will be in Oregon Trail Memorial Cemetery in Bridgeport. Daughter of Jacob and Katherina (Reifschneider) Abel. Kathryn was united in marriage to Harry SCHNEIDER, Aug. 7, 1938, and to this union two children were born, daughter Joyce Elaine Schneider and son Harold Duane Schneider. She was later united in marriage to Arthur Robert KUGLER, JR. on Aug. 20, 1950. Survivors include her daughter, Joyce Elaine Schneider of Centennial, Colo.; son, Harold Duane Schneider of Lakewood, Colo.; granddaughters, Rori Lea Christenson, Kari Dillon, Karmen Jacobs and her husband Bruce; great-granddaughters, Mallory and Quincy Jacobs; sisters, Emma Hass, Lydia Tripple; and brother, Walter Abel. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Arthur Robert Kugler, Jr.; sisters, Minnie Langhofer, Leondina Thayer; and brothers, Robert, Victor and Jake Abel.

ABEL, Minnie
b. 31 May 1913 - Elwell, Colorado
d. 7 Oct 2004 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 10 Oct 2004
Interment at the Bayard Cemetery. Born to Jacob and Katherine (Reifschneider) Abel. She married David LANGHOFER, JR., on Jan. 24, 1932 at Bayard. She is survived by her son and his special friends Ralph Langhofer and Pat O'rien of Imperial, Neb., her daughter in law Paulyne Langhofer of Scottsbluff, her brother Walter Abel of Gering, her sisters Emma Hass of Glendive, Mont., and Lydia Tripple and Kathryn Kugler, both of Gering, and her sisters in law Carolyn and her husband Carl Nuss of Minatare and Rose and her husband Dan Coakley of Lady Lake, Fla. She is also survived by her grandchildren Renee and her husband Sherm Burkey of Scottsbluff, Denis and his wife Helen Langhofer of Thornton, Colo., Heather Classen of Lincoln, and Wendi and her husband Nate Nordhausen of Wauneta, and her great grandchildren Geoff and Erik Langhofer, Aaron and Zachary Classen and Brooklyn, Hannah and Brody Nordhausen. She is also survived by three step grandchildren, seven step great grandchildren and one step great great grandson. Her parents, her husband David, her son Bob Langhofer, one sister, three brothers, and one step great granddaughter preceded her in death.

ABEL, Mollie
b. 12 Feb 1914 - Winnepeg, Canada
d. 29 Aug 1986 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff NE Star Herald- Apr 19, 1978
Minatare--A funeral for Mollie Reichert, 72, of rural Minatare, who died
29 Aug 1986, in the Scottsbluff hospital, will be at 10 Tuesday in the Zion Evangelical Church at Scottsbluff with the Rev. Clarence Schultz officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery at Scottsbluff. She was born 12 Feb 1914 at Winnipeg, Canada, to John and Katherine (Nuss) Abel. She moved with her family in 1915. She married David R. REICHERT on 28 Jan 1934 at Scottsbluff. Survivors include her sons Ron of Sidney and John of Minatare; daughters Mary Ann Margheim of Dumfries VA, and Helen Schlager of Minatare; sister Ann Todd of Mitchell. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a daughter and a grandson.

ABEL, Ruth (Reiswig) See Ruth Reiswig

ABBOTT, T. Eleonore -  See Eleanore Krug

ABEYTA, Shirley A.
b. 17 Sep 1935 - Bayard, Nebraska
d. 23 Oct 2003 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld , Scottsbluff, NE - 26 Oct 2003
Daughter of Tom and Marie (Zitterkopf) Abeyta. On July 15, 1957, she was united in marriage to Bernard MILLER at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bayard. She is survived by her husband Bernard Miller of Scottsbluff; daughter Kristy Marie Miller of Gering; son Bernard P. Miller II and his wife Maggie of Chicago; parents, Tom and Lorna Abeyta of Bayard. Her mother, Marie (Zitterkopf) Abeyta, preceded her in death.

ABRAHAMS, Verna R.
b. 9 Oct 1918 - Goessel, Kansas
d. 11 Mar 2005 - McPherson, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, March 13, 2005
Daughter of Cornelius and Anna Dalke Abrahams. On Sept. 10, 1939, she married Ormand L. KOEHN at Hillsboro. Survivors include: a son, Jim, McPherson; two daughters, Judy Anderson, McPherson, and Joyce Benning, Moundridge; three brothers, Norman Abrahams, Newton, and Raymond and Charles Abrahams, both of Hillsboro; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Jerry Lynn Koehn. Graveside service will be held in Emmanuel Bible Church Cemetery, Galva.

ACHILLES, Verna I.
b. 29 Jun 1908, Inman
d. 2 Dec 1995, Hutchinson
From Newspaper Clipping
Daughter of Henry J. and Anna Belle Schlatter Achilles. On March 10, 1929, she married Hugo W. HOFMEIER at Inman. He survives. Other survivors include: three sons: Ray, Lee, and Vaughn.

ACHTEN, Terry - See Terry Halverson

ACHZIGER, Alan Benjamin
b. 1 Apr 1949, Ft. Morgan, Colorado
d. 2 Sep 1953, Ft. Morgan, Colorado

ACHZIGER, Anna Elisabth
b. 30 Dec 1859 - Kolb, Volga
d. 3 Aug 1920 - Odessa, Washington
From Heritage Review - 26 March 1996 - DFP 24 Aug 1920 Nr 2413
Married Heinrich HORST. Survivors: husband, 2 sons, 2 daughters, 3 brothers (America, 1 sister and mother (SR). Immigrated abt 1887 to Walla Walla, WA abt 1898 Odessa, Washington.

ACHIZGER, Elizabeth B.
b. 15 Oct 1897, Russia
d. 1 Dec 1954, Ft. Morgan, Colorado

ACHZIGER, Nelda Melvina - See Nelda Malvina Meeker

ACHZIGER, Patricia
b. 19 Oct 1946 - Longmont, Colorado
d. 26 Sep 2003 - Twain Harte, California
From Longmont Newspaper, Longmont, Colorado - 10-15-03
Daughter of Mary Isabelle and Theodore Achziger. Mrs. Pantaleoni was preceded in death by her father. She is survived by her husband, El PANALEONIE; her mother; a sister, Connie Stephens and her husband Gale; a brother, John; two nieces, Rachel Achziger and Brook (Stephens) Cunningham; and three nephews, Aaron Achziger and Jeff and Joel Gulden. Memorial services will be held Sunday, Oct. 19, in Twain Harte.

ADAM, Ambrose A.
b. 19 Aug 1890 - Harper, Iowa
d. 25 Apr 1985 - Okeene, Oklahoma
From OKEENE RECORD
Burial was in the Calvery Catholic Cemetery in Okeene. He and his wife, the former Theresa Mary PAETZOLD, were married September 10, 1912. They lived in Iowa, Texas and Arkansas before moving to Okeene in 1928. Mrs. Adam died July 30,
1983. Survivors include four sons, Edward P. Adam, HOuston, Texas; Charles Adam, Midwest City, Ok.; Frank Adam, Wilburton, Ok; and Robert Adam of Okeene; four daughters, Mrs Del(Victoria) Quick, Ozawkie, Ks; Mrs Ross(Aileen) Johnson, Midwest City, Ok; Mrs Norbert(Mary) Roach, Winslow, Arkansas; and Mrs Roy (Delores) Stutz, Bryan, Texas; two sisters, Madeline Zero of SanDiego, Ca; and Rosie Greiner of Harper, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his wife, two sons, two brothers and one sister.

ADAM, Elva M.
b. 16 Apr 1909 - Latimer, Kansas
d. 3 May 2004 - Herington, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Wednesday, May 5, 2004, Abilene-Reflector Chronicle - May 6, 2004
Daughter of William W. and Rosa (Blum) Adam. She married Harry H. LANGHOFER on Dec. 3, 1930, in Woodbine. He preceded her in death on Feb. 26, 1974. She was preceded in death by her husband; a son, Charles; and a granddaughter. Survivors include four sons, DeVern, Delphos, Wayne and Gavin, all of Herington; two daughters, Joyce Daugherty of Herington and Ima Jean Wrighton of Waynesville, Mo.; two brothers, Kenneth Adam of Kansas City, Kan., and Howard Adam of Garden City; two sisters, Rose Marie King of Kansas City and Treva Kellogg of Herington; 11 grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Herington.

ADAM, Luella Reiswig - See Luella Wentz

ADAM, Molly
b. 11 Jan 1926 - Billings, Montana
d. 17 Mar 2007 - Billings, Montana
From Billings Gazette, Billings, MT - 19 Mar 2007
She was born Molly Alwilda Adam on Jan. 11, 1926, the fifth child and only daughter of Emil (Tib) Adam and Helen Goddard Adam. She met and married John Berger in Missoula, and produced three boys – Stephen, Carl and Christopher – in the span of three years. The family moved to Detroit in 1951, close to where John's family was. Molly and John were divorced in the mid 50s, and Molly married Ron SCHUMAN in 1962. The new family then moved back to Montana and two daughters – Nancy and Mary – were born in Billings. Molly used her nursing skills to care for her father until his death in 1965. Molly was preceded in death by her parents; both husbands; and two brothers, Richard and William Adam. She is survived by her other two brothers, Emil and Louis (Betty) Adam; her children, Steve of Littleton, Colo., Carl (Robin) of Billings, and Christopher Berger (Sarah) of Bothell, Wash., Nancy Peterson (Kevin) of Hillsboro, Ore., and Mary Flinn (Carl) of Billings; 14 grandchildren – Joshua, Sarah, Peter (Jessica Rossman), Erin and Brittany Berger, Darby (John) Kaikkonen, Heather (Greg) Harris, Adam and Katie Peterson, Ashley (Alex Peterson), Molly, Alex, Hillary and P.J. Willett; and three great-grandchildren, Reese and Chloe Peterson and Jacob Kaikkonen; plus numerous nephews and nieces. Her ashes will be buried in the Goddard family plot at Mountview Cemetery.

ADAM, Stephan Carl
b. 15 Aug 1918 - Groom, Texas
d. 15 Nov 1969 - Okeene, Oklahoma
From OKEENE RECORD-NOVEMBER 1969
Spouse was Norita Marie Laubach Adam. He moved to Okeene with his parents at the age of nine. He married Pauline Barnes, also of Okeene, May 3, 1942 at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri. Survivors are his wife, two sons, Stephen, Jr. and John Alan; his parents Mr. and Mrs Ambrose Adam, Okeene; four sisters Mrs Delmar Quick, Kansas City Ks; Mrs. Ross Johnson, Midwest City; Mrs. Norbert Roach, Fayetteville, Ark.; Mrs. Roy Stutz, Kansas City, Missouri; four brothers Edward, Houston,Tx; Charles, Midwest City, Ok; Frank, Chandler, Ok; Robert of Okeene. Entombment was in Sunset Memorial Par, San Antonio, Texas.

ADAMS, Cleo L.
b. 7 Apr 1907 - Miltonvale, Kansas
d. 13 Mar 2004 - Salina, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, March 15, 2004
Daughter of Ira Edgar and Della E. Duckworth Adams. On Sept. 11, 1927, she married Otto C. ZAHN at Miltonvale. He died July 28, 1998. Survivors include: a son, Raymond C., Pismo Beach, Calif.; a daughter, Doris Bennett, Salina; a sister, Bernice Benjamin, Coos Bay, Ore. She was preceded in death by a son, Edward Otto; a daughter, Bonnie J. Parker; a brother, Lawrence Adams; and two sisters, May Cyr and Edith Postier. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson.

ADAMS, Elsie
b. 10 Dec 1926 - Minatare, Nebraska
d. 7 Oct 2006 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NEB - 15 Oct 2006
Graveside services at Fairview Cemetery. Elsie was born Dec 10, 1926, in Minatare, the daughter of Henry and Mary Adams. She was united in Marriage to Clarence Keller Feb 28, 1945, in Harrisburg. Survivors include her son, Clarence Keller and daughter-in-law, Beverly Keller of Lincoln; daughter, Carleen Hessler of Scottsbluff; sister, Eva Hoff, of Bayard; grandchildren, Corey and Joyce Hessler of Phoenix, Ariz., Tammy and Randy Deeds of Gering, Kim and Ken Thomas of Mitchell, Jerry and Amonie Keller of Omaha Neb., Allen Keller of Omaha; and many great-grand children. Preceding her in death were her parents, four brothers, four sisters, husband Clarence Keller, and son-in-law, Larry Hessler.

ADAMS, Josephine Rosalia Richmond - See Josephine Rosalia Legleiter

ADAMS, Lora Luella
b. 11 Oct 1914, Stafford County
d. 7 May 2000, Newburg, Oregon
From Great Bend Tribune - May 10, 2000
Daughter of John Curtis and Myrtle Converse Adams. She married Samuel W. HEINZE Oct. 6, 1935, at Seward. He died July 28, 1991. Survivors include one daughter, Jan Heinze. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Earl Adams, Arthur Adams and Donald Adams; and three sisters, Eleanor, Thelma and Dorothy.

ADAMS, Susan Matilda - See Susan Matilda Altenbaumer

ADELBERTO, Betty Jo Schmidt - See Betty Jo Boos

ADKINSON, Margaret Jarmer - See Margaret Meier

ADLER, Catherine Elisabeth - See Catherine Elisabeth Schreiner

ADLER, Johann Georg
b. 1 Apr 1853 - Kolb, Volga
d. 2 Nov 1919 - Ritzville, Washington
From Heritage Review - 26 March 1996
Survivors: wife, 4 children

ADLER, Norma "Ruth" - see Norma Berkshire

ADOLF, Freda
b. 1 Feb 1907 - Barton County, Kansas
d. 23 Nov 1991 - Pratt, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
Daughter of Albert and Mary K. (Jordon) Adolf. She married Wilhelm MAIER Nov. 28, 1926, in Galatia. He died July 19, 1982. Survivors include one son, Robert of Gt. Bend; two daughters, Ruth Ochs of Otis and Sharon Dodson of Pratt; five grandchildren and four gt. grandchildren. Burial in the Fairview Cemetery in Galatia.

ADRIAN, Anna Margaret
b. 3 Mar 1909 - Inman, Kansas
d. 31 Dec 2003 - Wichita, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, January 5, 2004
Daughter of Jacob and Anna Vogt Adrian. Survivors include: two nieces, including Norma Jean Dyck Goering, Marion; and eight great-nephews and great-nieces. Burial in Hoffnungsau Cemetery, rural Inman.

ADRIAN, Thelma
b. 1 Oct 1908 - Buhler, Kansas
d. 9 Jul 1004 - Carlsbad, New Mexico
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, July 13, 2004
In 1935, she married Edwin J. FRIESEN. He died in 1984. In 1992, she married Menno RICHERT. He died in 2002. Survivors include: two sons, Dean Friesen and wife Ellen, Carlsbad, N.M., and Bruce Friesen and wife Dixie, Laguna Hills, Calif.; a brother, Laverne Adrian, Buhler; three grandchildren, Dana Hapeman, Cindy Dixon and Heather Friesen; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Homer Adrian; and a sister, Edna Block. Graveside service in Buhler Cemetery, Buhler.

AESCHLIMAN, Nettie - see Nettie Schmidt

AGGSON, Roger Calvin
b. 2 Jan 1912, Ft. Morgan, CO
d. 2 Aug 1968, Ft. Morgan, CO

AGNEW, Clara
b. 13 Jul 1923 - Joaquin, Texas
d. 9 Aug 1985 - Russell, Kansas
From funeral card
Daughter of Eugene and Sarah Jane (Oats) Agnew. On May 22, 1943, she was united in marriage to Easter M. DAVIS, JR. at Tenaha. This union was blessed with four children: Cecil; twins, Marilyn and Sharolyn; and Michael. Those who preceded her in death were her father, and two brothers, Herman and a brother who died in his infancy. Survivors are: her husband, Easter; two sons, Cecil G., of Buffalo, NY ; and Michael M. of Vandalia, MO; twin daughters Marilyn Lisenbee of Wichita, KS; and Sharolyn Formsma of Tulsa, OK; her mother, Sarah Jane Agnew, of Tenaha, TX; a brother, Bob Agnew of Silsbe, TX; a sister, Irene Garrett, of Orange, TX; and seven grandchildren: Brian, Jason, and Joseua Lisenbee; Anita, Allen, Johnny and Nancy Davis; several other relatives and a host of friends.
Clergy: Rev. Ray Simmons - Organist: Eileen Vladar - Soloist: Rudy Parker. Music: "How Great Thou Art", and "His Eye Is On The Sparrow". Casket Bearers: Palmer Dent, Curly Stratton, Joe Wells, Bill Pitcock, Homer Perry, Richard Cross. Interment: Russell City Cemetery - Russell, KS

AHRENS Clara
b. 22 Apr 1897, Ellinwood
d. 10 Oct 1992, Ellinwood
From Newspaper Clipping
Daughter of William and Bertha Scheidecker Ahrens. She married Walter A. RUGAN Jan. 28, 1920, in Ellinwood. He died June 10, 1971. Survivors include one son, Warren A. Rugan of Ellinwood. She was precedeed in death by one daughter, Normalee.

AHRENS, Dora M.
b. 28 Sep 1889, Bison, Kansas
d. 10 Mar 1982, Halstead, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
She was a retired elementary school teacher and resident of Halstead since 1903.

AHRENS, Helen  -  See Helen Arnett

AHRENS, Herbert W.
b. 10 Jul 1922, Natoma, Kansas
d. 12 Sep 1999, Kansas
Parents were Paul C. and Amanda (Eickhoff) Ahrens. He married Edith STEINLE on June 8, 1952. Survivors include his wife; a son, Ron; a daughter, Joyce Graves; a brother, Hobart Ahrens; two sisters, Anita Foster and Elaine Girvan.

AHRENS, Kenneth Henry
b. 17 Sep 1923, Hubbell, Nebr.
d. 11 Sep 1993, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
Son of Henry and Lenna Graham Ahrens. On Feb. 8, 1946, he married Winifred M. SMITH at Hutchinson. She survives. Other survivors include: a son, Richard A.; three daughters, Barbara A. Hodges, Rhonda E. Milbrandt, and Marla J. Ahrens; a sister, Vivian Kottwitz, Blue Hill, Neb.

AHRENS, Mildred Henrietta Gertrude - See Mildred Henrietta Gertrude Koch

AHRENS, Morris
b. 20 Nov 1926 - Ellinwood, Kansas
d. 21 Jn 1993 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
Son of Samuel G. and Margaret Christians Ahrens. On Sept. 8, 1957, he married Roberta E. MULLER at Ellinwood. She survives. Other survivors include: two sons, Ronald, and Martin D.; two daughters, Cynthia D. Rose, and Brenda J.Ahrens; three brothers, Robert, Pratt, Curtis LaVerne, Florence, and Wayne, Ellinwood; two sisters, Virginia Gray, Wichita, and Irene Robinson, Hutchinson.

AHRENS, Timothy L.
b. 7 Oct 1948 - Hutchinson, Kansas
d. 12 Jan 1989 - LaJunta, Colorado
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Geneen YORGENSEN July 26, 1966, at Dalhart, Texas. Survivors: wife; sons, Jason and Justin; daughter, Julie; parents, Leo and Frieda Ahrens, Hutchinson; brother, Douglas; sister, Victoria Hopper; and grandmother, Anna Witt, Hutchinson..

AICHELE, Elizabeth - See Elizabeth Reiswig

AKERS, Helen Margaret - See Helen Margaret Rein

AKERS, Leona Mae - See Leona Mae Bozarth

AKSAMIT, Alfred J.
b. 1 Aug 1907, Russell County, Kansas
d. 30 Oct 2000, Lucas, Kansas
From Salina Journal - October 31, 2000 and Ellsworth Reporter - Thurs. Nov. 20, 2000
Survivors include his wife, LaVerne of Lucas; a daughter, Marilyn Kirkendall.

AKSAMIT, Alice L.
b. 1 Aug 1907 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 22 Oct 1994 - Lucas, Kansas
From Obituary Clipping
Her parents were Cyril ("Seardy") and Pauline (Zovalenk) Aksamit. On November 12, 1922, Alice was united in marriage with Fred G. Heinze at the Behlehem Lutheran Church in Sylvan Grove. They were faithful companions until Fred's death in September of this year. She was preceded in death by her parents, a younger brother, Edward, and her husband, Fred. Surviving to mourn her death are her twin brother, Alfred Aksamit of Lucas and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.Burial was in the Lutheran Cemetery.

AKSAMIT, Anna C.
b. 29 May 1914 - Osborne County, Kansas
d. 2 July 2005 - Sylvan Grove, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Tuesday, July 5, 2005
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon (MEITLER), in 1979. Survivors include a daughter, Joyce Naused of Sylvan Grove; two brothers, Carroll Aksamit of California and Richard Aksamit of Arkansas; two sisters, Camilla Aksamit of Virginia and Patricia Koch of Great Bend; three grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Sylvan Grove City Cemetery.

AKSAMIT, LaVerne B. - see LaVerne B. Purma

AKSAMIT, Leeman E.
b. 1 Jul 1914 - Lucas, Kansas
d. 17 Feb 2004 - Russell, Kansas
From Lucas-Sylvan News - Thursday, February 26, 2004
He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret, in 1999. Survivors include a stepson, Larry Campbell of Kingman; and a stepdaughter, Connie Munday of New York. A graveside service at the Lucas Cemetery, Lucas, Kansas.

ALBERS, Lotus
b.  abt 1917
d.  5 Apr 2002 - Wichita, Kansas
From Wichita Eagle - Monday, April 8, 2002
Graveside service 4 p.m. Wednesday, La Crosse (Kan.) Cemetery. Survivors:  son, Roger; daughter, Gayla Clark; brothers, Wilbur Albers of  Ransom, Buriel Albers of Wichita; sister, Marcalee Boatright of Baldwin, Mo

ALBERS, William D.
b. 13 Jul 1942 - Gove County, Kansas
d. 4 Dec 2003 - Oakley, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Wednesday, October 10, 2003
Son of John and Mary (Schoenberger) Albers. Survivors include a son, Shannin Dean, Castle Rock, Colo.; four brothers, Bernie, Salt Lake City, Jim, Oakley, Gary, Gillette, Wyo., and Charlie, Hays; four sisters, Evelyn Geist, Grinnell, Helen Legleiter, Hays, Roberta Robben, Oakley, and Loree Albers, Cambridge, Neb.; and a granddaughter. Burial in Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery, Grinnell. .

ALBERT, Adam
b. 8 Sep 1870 Norka, Russia
d. 27 Jul 1953, Brush, CO

ALBERTS, Mary - See Mary Wagner

ALBERTSON, Gertrude G. - See Gertrude G. Dumler

ALBERTSON, Myrna Ann
b. 11 Aug 1938 - Dodge City, Kansas
d. 24 Oct 2005 - Kinsley, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, October 25, 2005
Daughter of Roy and Wilma Trott Albertson. On Oct. 22, 1955, she married Eldon W. UNRUH in Clayton, N.M. He survives. Other survivors include: a son, Dennis, Kinsley; two daughters, Jane Kirkwood, Kinsley, and Veronica Kirkwood, Pampa, Texas; three sisters, Alice Schoenberger, Oakley, Doris Campbell, Pueblo, Colo., and Marge Ottken, Topeka; 10 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Neal, John and Donald. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery, Kinsley.

ALBERTZ, Gerald Willie
b. 28 Mar 1960 - Chamberlain, South Dakota
d. 1 Jan 2006 - McGrew, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 6 Jan 2006
Interment will be in Mitchell Valley Cemetery. Born to Gerald John and Donna (Schauer-Albertz) Smith. In July of 1992 Gerald met Susan Jeanette CHRISTIANSON and they were married May 1, 1999, in Bayard. Gerald is survived by his wife, Susan; daughters, Tami (Kelly) Daniels of Mitchell and Tracy (Michael) Haley of Greybull, Wyo.; grandchildren, Cody, Morgan and Weston all of Greybull; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Vera and Bennie Christianson of Gering; brother-in-law and nephews, Ben (Vickie) Christianson Ben, Jr. and Danny of Sparta of Mich.; sister-in-law and niece, Jean (Ira) Stovall and Kenisha of Tampa, Fla.; sister, Lila Albertz and her daughter Lari of Williston, ND, brothers and their children: John (Rose) Albertz, Jessica and Travis of Bridgeport, Kelvin (Linda) Albertz , Kelsey, Taylor and Jena of Alexandria, S.D.; mother, Donna Smith of Bridgewater, S.D.; half sisters, Rhonda Smith and her son Braxton of Salem, S.D., Melinda Smith of Bridgewater; and father, Gerald Albertz of Mitchell, S.D. His grandparents and a niece preceded him in death.

ALBRANDT, Pauline
b. 12 Mar 1923 - Wilna, Russia
d. 22 Jan 2004 - Fort Morgan, Colorado
From Greeley Tribune, Greeley, Colorado - 01-24-04
Born to Herman and Katherine (Eckhardt) Albrandt. She came to Fort Morgan from Russia nearly 78 years ago. In March 1946, she married Harold WEITZEL in Fort Morgan. He died in 1984. Survivors are a brother, Arthur Uhrich of Greeley, and several nieces and nephews. Interment will be at Memory Gardens, Fort Morgan.

ALBRECHT, Donna Sue
b. abt 1939
d. 28 Sep 2000, prob. Wichita
From Wichita Eagle - Saturday, September 30, 2000
Survivors: son, C. E. Sinnett; daughters, Gayla Sinnett, Kerrie Steffen; mother, Viola Albrecht of Cunningham; brothers, Kevin, John, Charles, Thomas of Topeka.

ALBRECHT, Erline Eva
b. 15 Aug 1931 - Herington, Kansas
d. 14 Sep 2003 - Shady Brook, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Monday, September 15, 2003
Her husband, Herbert K. (VAHSHOLTZ), died in 1998. Survivors include two daughters, Nancy Rawson of Lindsborg and Kelli Olson of Abilene; three sons, Russell of Woodbine, Vonley of Westminster, Colo., and Keith of Hope; a brother, LeRoy Albrecht of Woodbine; a sister, Carol Florea of Quincy, Ill.; and six grandchildren. Burial will follow in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery.

ALBRECHT, Louise K. Heinze - See Louise K. Gronninger

ALBRECHT, Lydia A.
b. 24 Aug 1905, Herrington, Kansas
d. 15 Mar 1999, White City
She was preceded in death by her husband, Otto, in 1984. Survivors include four daughters, Ardella, Barbara, Delores, Linda.

ALBRECHT, Mae P.
b. 31 May 1927 - Natoma, Kansas
d. 19 Mar 2003 - Denver, Colorado
From Russell County News - April 9, 2003
Daughter of D.C. and Pauline (Maier) Albrecht. She married Walter WESTOVER in March, 1946. Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband, Walter; and three brothers, Victor, Robert and Martin Albrecht. She is survived by: her sons, Jim and Darrell, of Denver; daughter Karen Baxter of Okla. City, OK; sisters, Ida Elliott of Natoma; Rita MacKenzie of Denver; Mabel Sommerdorf of White Sulphur Springs, MT; and Dorothy McCarthy of Houston, TX; 8 grand. and 23 gt. grandchildren. Interment was held on March 31, at Ft. Logan National Cemetery in Denver.

ALBRECHT, Menno R.
b. 11 Mar 1915, Newton, Kansas
d. 9 Nov 1980, Hutchinson, Kansas
Hutchinson News (KS)
He married Tiny BURLING Nov. 14, 1954, at Arlington. Survivors: widow; step-brothers: Arthur, Ralph, Oliver, Roland, Melvin and Leroy; step-sisters: Mrs. Leonard Bartel, Agnes, Mrs. Lucas Bartel, Mrs. Raymond Schmidt, Mrs. Elizabeth Ingram.

ALBRECHT, Merle E.
b. 11 Nov 1925 - Lincolnville, Kansas
d. 29 August 2002 - Wichita, Kansas
From Abilene Reflector Chronicle -September 3, 2002
LINCOLNVILLE--Merle D. Albrecht, 76, Lincolnville, died Thursday, Aug. 29, 2002, at a Wichita hospital. Lola Brockmeier of Herington is a sister. Mr. Albrecht was born Nov. 11, 1925, at Lincolnville, the son of Rudolph and Ottilie (Krause) Albrecht. He was a veteran of World War II. He married Delores IHDE on Aug. 27, 1950, at Herington.
Funeral services were today, Sept. 3, 2002, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Lincolnville. Burial was in Lincolnville Cemetery.

ALBRECHT, Merle E.
From Salina Journal - August 31, 2002
LINCOLNVILLE -- Merle D. Albrecht, 76, Lincolnville, died Thursday, Aug. 29, 2002.
Mr. Albrecht was born Nov. 11, 1925, at Lincolnville. Survivors include his wife, Delores of the home; a son, Randy of Wichita; a daughter, Linda Castle of Henderson, Nev.; three brothers, Erano and Leland, both of Lincolnville, and Gail of Lindsborg; a sister, Lola Brockmeier of Herington. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. John's Lutheran Church, Lincolnville. Burial will be in Lincolnville Cemetery

ALBRECHT, Meta
b. 6 Jan 1910 - Paradise, Kansas
b. 19 Jul 1994 - Victoria, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
Born to Christian and Anna (Hansen) Paulsen. She married Edward B. ALBRECHT April 20, 1930, at Natoma. He died April 19, 1969. Survived by 4 sons: Don Albrecht of Colorado Springs, CO; Gary Albrecht of Hays; and John Albrecht and Dennis Albrecht, both of Russell; and one sister, Christie Princ of Russell. Burial will be at Mount Herman Cemetery in Paradise.

ALBRECHT, Opal L.
b. 28 Mar 1924 - Kingman, Kansas
d. 23 Aug 2003 - Newton, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, August 25, 2003
Daughter of Gideon and Pauline Albrecht. On Nov. 25, 1943, she married Wilbert KAUFMAN at Kingman. He survives. Other survivors include: two sons, Roy, Wichita, and Don, Topeka; three daughters, Janice Brady, Valley Center, Melody Woolley, Boardman, Ohio, and Pearlene Morrison, Dixon, Mo.; a brother, Ralph Albrecht, North Newton; 14 grandchildren. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson.

ALBRECHT, Ralph R.
b. 28 Oct 1916 - Weatherford, Oklahoma
d. 12 Nov 2005 - Goessel, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, November 15, 2005
Son of Gideon and Pauline Albrecht. In 1940, he married Susie STUCKY in Kingman. She died Aug. 29, 2004. Survivors include: numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Burial will be in Kingman Mennonite Church Cemetery.

ALBRECHT, Robert Henry
b. 8 Feb 1932, Natoma, Kansas
d. 2 May 1999
Parents were Dietrich Carl and Pauline Emma (Maier) Albrecht. He married Nadine MAI on Sept. 22, 1957, in Russell. Survivors include a son, Martin; a daughter, Maia Albrecht; a brother, Victor; five sisters, Mae Westover, Ida Elliott, Rita McKenzie, Mabel Sommerdorf, and Dorothy McCarthy. He was preceded in death by a brother, Martin.

ALBRECHT, Susie A. - See Susie A. Stucky

ALBRECHT, Viola E. - See Viola Kaufman

ALBRIGHT, Carlisle C.
b. 20 Apr 1901 - Ellsworth, Kansas
d. 19 Jun 1993 - Russell, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
Married to William OCHS. Survived by daughter, Charlotte Lindsey of Russell.

ALBRIGHT, Elsie E.
B.  17 Aug 1903 - Pretty Prairie, Kansas
D.  22 Jan 2002 - Pretty Prairie, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - January 24, 2002
Daughter of Peter J. and Mary Schwartz Albright. On July 22, 1928, she married Emil H. KREHBIEL at Pretty Prairie. He died Oct. 4, 2000. Survivors include: a son, Merlin; two daughters, Arlene Huxman  and Letha Warkentine; a sister, Dorothy Graber, Pretty Prairie. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Ervin, Arthur, Homer and Chester; and two sisters, Ida Unruh and Anna Krehbiel. Burial will be in First Mennonite Church Cemetery, Pretty Prairie.

ALBRIGHT, Viola G.
b. 29 Dec 1911 - Pretty Prairie, Kansas
d. 23 Sep 2005 - Hutchinson, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, September 24, 2005
Daughter of John J. and Carrie Schwartz Albright. On May 6, 1934, she married Albert B. GRABER in Pretty Prairie. He died in 1999. Survivors include: a sister, Opal Kaufman, South Hutchinson, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three brothers, John, Herb and Harold; three sisters, Emma Kaufman, Lydia Schroeder and Mary Krehbiel; four half-brothers, Henry J., Peter A., Ben J. and Jonas Albright; and two half-sisters, Anna Graber and Elizabeth Unruh. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

ALDRICH, Alice M.
b. 31 May 1910 - Pawnee County, Kansas
d. 13 Jan 1988 - Lamar, Colorado
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Paul F. EIKMEIR Feb. 3, 1980, near Garfield. He died June 6, 1987. Survivors include one step-daughter, Betty Lou Eikmeier; and six brothers, Don E. Aldrich of Fort Collins, Colo., Robert R. Aldrich of Los Angeles, Calif., Alfred T. Aldrich of Del Rio, Texas, Carl B. Aldrich of Albuquerque, N.M., Ray E. Aldrich of Eads, Colo., and William D. Aldrich of Denver, Colo.

ALDRICH, Ethel Joan Lackey - See Ethel Joan Hiebert

ALDRICH, Laura Emma - See Laura Emma Galyardt

ALDRICH, Looker Buford
b. 28 Dec 1904 - Bellflower, Missouri
d. 21 Jan 1970 - Kit Carson, Colorado
Kiowa County Press, Ead, Colorado, Friday January 30, 1970
L. O. Freeman officiated at the services. Casket bearers were Jack Aldrich, Don E. Aldrich, Sr.,. Al T. Aldrich, Carl D. Aldrich, Ray E. Aldrich, and Wm. D. Aldrich, all brothers of the deceased. Honorary casket bearers were Robert Russell Aldrich, John Jennings, Robert Werner, Sr., and Lee Davis. Interment at the Kit Carson Cemetery. Son of Don E. and Georgia Aldrich. Mr. Aldrich was united in marriage to Laura Emma GALYARDT, May 15, 1926. To this union was born one daughter, Norma Lee. Those surviving are his wife, Laura of 8311 Nueva Vista, Denver; daughter, Norma Lee Jennings of Hartville, Missouri; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews. Also surviving are his mother, Mrs. Georgia Aldrich of Eads; seven brothers, Ray of Eads, Carl of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, Alfred of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Bill of Lynnwood, Washington, Jack of Arapahoe, Don of Denver, and Robert Russell of Saigon; also two sisters, Mrs. Robert (Golda) Werner of Kit Carson and Mrs. Lee (Alice) Davis of Granada.

ALDRICH, Mildred F., Zahl - See Mildred F. Bonham

ALEXANDER, Alberta I.
b. 7 Jul 1904, Mankato, Kansas
d. 10 Mar 1982, Ellsworth, Kansas
From Hutchinson News - March 11, 1982
She married Virgil SHEFFER Sept. 1, 1973, at Wichita. He died July 20, 1980. Survivors: brothers, Clem and Clair; sisters, Marie Frydendall, Avis Agin, Betty Tracy.

ALLEN, Bertha -  See Bertha Lundgrin

ALLEN, Kenneth Luvois
b. 29 Apr 1914 - Emporia, Kansas
d. 19 May 1968 - Russell, Kansas
From funeral card
Son of Daniel W. and Alice (Smith) Allen. On August 23, 1934, he was married to Corenne Bumgardner at Emporia and this family was blessed with one son Larry. Survivors include his wife Corenne of the home; his son, Larry and his wife and the two grandsons; also three brothers, Rev. Marvin Allen of Emporia; Dale of Torrance, CA; and John of Norwalk, OH; also four sisters: Mrs. Edna Soper of Hoisington; Mrs. Edith Mackey and Mrs. Helen Davis, both of Hutchinson; and Mrs. Lloyd (Ona) Phillips of Russell; and several nieces and nephews. Clergy: Rev. Robert Vance Organist: Mrs. Cora Hollinger Soloist: Mr. Rudolph Parker Music: "Beyond the Sunset" and "In The Garden" . Casket Bearers: Donald Soper, Donald Phillips, Ralph Smith, Kenneth Mackey, Marvin Allen, Jr., Victor Carlisle. Interment: Russell City Cemetery - Russell, KS

ALLEN, Larry Kenneth
b. 6 Aug 1938 - Hays, Kansas
d. 22 Aug 1968 - Russell, Kansas
From funeral card
Son of Kenneth L. and Corenne (Bumgardner) Allen. He married Judie BLAKE on Dec. 2, 1961, in Russell, KS. This union was blessed with two fine sons, Kenneth Irwin and Brian Todd. He is survived by his wife Judie, his two sons, Kenneth Irwin, 3 1/2 years of age, and Brian Todd, 2 years of age, all of the home; also his mother, Mrs. Corenne Allen of Russell; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Al Bumgardner of Eureka, KS, several aunts, uncles and cousins, and a host of friends.
Clergy: Rev. Robert Vance. Organist: Mrs. Cora Hollinger Soloist: Rudy Parker. Music: "In the Garden" and "Nearer My God to Thee". Casket Bearers: Andy Byrnes, Bob Griffin, Ralph Warren, Bob Barnes, Vernon Janne, Alfred McReynolds Interment: Russell City Cemetery - Russell, KS

ALLEN, Norma Corenne Smith - See Norma Corenne. Bumgardner

ALLES, Adam
b. 4 Jul 1904, Sebewaing, MI
d. 3 Jun 1968, Ft. Morgan, CO
Came to Fort Morgan from Lincoln, Neb., with his parents in 1906. He was married to Clara WEBER Jan. 10, 1923, in Fresno, Calif. Besides his wife, Alles is survived by three children: Mrs. Betty Sagel, Mrs. Marjorie Zimbelman and Richard; two sisters, Mrs. Katherine Meng of Fort Morgan and Mrs. Lucille Losasso of Wheat Ridge, and one brother, William of Fort Morgan.

ALLES, Mary - See Mary Balzer

ALLINGER, Lucy M.
b. 11 Sept. 1894, Bushton, Kansas
d. 22 Jan 1988, Hoisington, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Samuel Frank STACKHOUSE Aug. 22, 1923, in Bushton. He died March 4, 1976. Survivors: son, Norman; daughters, Margaret Williams, Janice Coker.

ALLISON, William Emerald
Hoisington Dispatch -- Thursday, Jan. 9, 1890
Died... at the residence of Mr. Jacob GROSSARDT, December 30, William E. ALLISON. William Emerald ALLISON was born August 21, 1871, his age at death being 18 years, 4 months and 9 days. He leaves a mother, sister and brothers to mourn his death.

ALT, Amelia "Mollie" - See Amelia Reisbig

ALT, Fredia A.
b. 11 Mar 1921 - Herington, Kansas
d. 15 Sep 2001 - Herington, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Tuesday, Septemer 18, 2001
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Alton HOUSE; her second husband, Verne STRICKLER in 1981; a stepson, Gerald Strickler; and a grandson. Survivors include a daughter, Chari House Brown; a stepdaughter, Phyllis Childs; a brother, Tony Alt of Herington. Internment will be in Lewis Cemetery, Ramona.

ALTENBAUMER, Susan Matilda
b. 6 Feb 1901, Holyrood
d. 22 Sep 1885, Lyons
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Otto A. ADAMS Dec. 22,1923. He died November 1, 1941. Survivors include one son, Richard Paul of Sun City, Ariz.; one sister, Charlotte Meudigrate of Hutchinson.

ALTEER, Lulala
b. 20 May 1884 - Rice County, Kansas
d. 20 Jan 1980 - Lyons, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping She married Guy S. MILLER May 20, 1914, at Lyons. He died Oct. 22, 1965. Survivors: daughters: Mrs. Lulala Mast, Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. Marie Dickerson, Lyons.

ALTERGOTT, Eva A.
b. 1 Dec 1903 - Russia
d. 25 Aug 2004 - Riverton, Wyoming
From Casper Star Tribune, Casper, WY - 28 Aug 2004
Burial in Mountain View Cemetery. Daughter of George and Eva Stuhl Altergott; and She marked her seventh birthday on a ship bound for America. She married Johannes "John" REISBICK in Longmont, Colo. They were the parents of six children and, later, divorced. Years later, she married Joseph ELDER. They, too, divorced. She then married Walter NEIBERGER and they were together until his death. Survivors include her son, Walter Reisbick of Denver; and daughter, Margaret Jane Maxfield of Lyman. She was preceded in death by four children, John Reisbick, Helen Reisbick, Wilma Guevara and Marian Lucile Lyons.

ALTERGOTT, Maria Katharina
b. 21 December 1849 - Kamischin, Russia
d. 11 Mar 1932 - Russell, Kansas
Russell Record, March 17, 1932
Her parents were Alexander Altergott and his wife Katharina nee Reisig. At the age of 19, she was united in holly matrimony with Johan Dietrich Ehrlich of Tcherbagovkia, where they lived for a short time, and then made their home by the mill on the Latrik until the year 1899 when they came to America arriving at Wilson, Ks. After living there for some time, they lived at various places and finally made their permanent home in Russell, Ks., where in 1926 her husband left her a lonely widow and since that time she has made her ho me with her youngest son, Karl and at times with her only daughter Mrs. George Borell of Wilson, Ks. To this happy union six children were born, of which four are still alive, namely Woldemar Ehrlich of Brighton, Colo., Alexander Ehrlich of Baker, Montana, Karl Ehrlich of Russell, and Mrs. George Borell of Wilson, Ks.She leaves to mourn her departure, three sons, one daughter, twenty-two grandchildren, of which one grandchild preceded her in death, thirty-four great-grandchildren, and three preceded her in death. Burial was in the Russell cemetery

ALTIG, Mary Gertrude
b. 31 Jan 1908 - Armour, South Dakota
d. 7 Apr 2006 - Fort Collins, Colorado
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 11 April 2006
She was the third of nine children born to William Henry Altig and Theresa Horobin Altig. Mary (ALTIG) and James William (Bill) Croft were married Oct. 3, 1926, in Morrill. They lived in Morrill where James William, Jr., Donald Eugene and Ella Joyce were born. They moved to Freewater, Ore. in 1934 where Patsy Lee was born. Mary and Bill celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1976 and Mary was proud when three of her children also celebrated theirs - Jim and Pat (Ludden) Croft, Don and Dee (Langmacher) Croft, and Patsy and Jim Fabricius. Bill died in 1982 and Mary lived alone until 2001 when she moved in with daughter Joyce Jordeth. Mary is survived by her daughter-in-law, Pat Croft of Copeland, Kan.; son, Don (Dee) of Newton, Kan.; daughters, Joyce Jordeth of Fort Collins and Patsy (Jim) Fabricius of Zyphyrhills, Fla.; nine grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; nine step-great grandchildren; three great great-grandchildren, five step-great, great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Those preceding her in death were her parents; husband; eldest son, Jim; her brothers and sisters; Floyd Altig, John Altig, Emma Giles, Katie Griswold, Esther Haflich, Lillian Flock, Clarence Altig and an infant girl. Also deceased are her half brothers and sister, William Francis Altig, George Leslie Altig, William Campbell Altig, Myrtle Altig Dierks, Evert Lee Altig, Lulu B. Altig, Homer Francis Altig and Howard B. Altig.

ALTLAND, Katharine Heckman - See Katharine Miller

AMEN, Esther
b. 5 Apr 1909 - McCook, Nebraska
d. 22 Dec 2003 - Laramie, Wyoming
From Fort Morgan Times, Fort Morgan, Colorado - 12-27-03
Daughter of George and Marie (Schantz) Amen. She married Emanuel Miller. Miller was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, six brothers and six sisters. She is survived by her children Peggy Tomky of Laramie, Wyo., Florence Kembel of Fort Morgan and Johnny Miller of Loveland. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens Cemetery.

AMEN, Frank
b. 1 Apr 1924 - Walla Walla, Washington
d. 7 Oct 2005 - Walla Walla, Washington
From Walla Walla Union Bulletin - Sunday, October 9, 2005
Born to John and Catharine Gradwahl Amen. On Sept. 12, 1943, he and Maxine FOWLER married in Walla Walla. He is survived by his wife at home; daughter, Kathleen Broom of Forest Grove, Oregon; brother, Clark Amen of Corvallis, Oregon; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Joanne Pomada, in 1998.

AMEN, Marie Barbara "Mabelle"
B. 22 Mar 1897 - Hastings, Nebraska
D. 21 Jul 1991 - Hoisington, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
She married John B. KING Feb. 13, 1923 in in Oberlin. He died Aug. 25, 1968. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Russell E. (Darlene Jean) Clark of Omaha, Mrs. Charles C. (Patricia Louise) Conrad of San Juan, Puerto Rico, Mrs. I. C. "Ike" (Jacqueline Ann) Walter of Hoisington and Mrs. Norman E. (Donna Lee) Walter of San Jose, Calif.; one sister, Virginia Frasier of Longmont, Colo. Graveside service will be at Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery in Lincoln, Neb.

AMEN, Marvin E.
b. 12 Aug 1908 - Beaver County, Oklahoma
d. 5 Jan 1988 - Beaver, Oklahoma
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Belle MOORE Jan. 15, 1947, in Weatherford, Okla. Survivors: wife; brothers, Ray, Turpin, Okla., Darrel, Pratt; sisters, Hazel Morris Johnson, Mabel Lundblade, Pueblo, Colo.

AMEN, Paul Johannes
b. 6 Jul 1916 - Lincoln, Nebraska
d. 4 Jun 2005 - Lincoln, Nebraska
From Lincoln Journal Star from 6/5/2005 - 6/6/2005 (large obit and news article)
Born to Henry J. and Maria Barbara Wacker Amen. He began life as part of one of the first German Russian immigrant families in Lincoln. Survivors: his beloved wife of 62 years, Florence MOLL AMEN; daughters, son-in-law, Karen Sue Amen, Lincoln, John and Mary Kathryne (Amen) Davis, Mount Pleasant, N.C., Barbara Alice Amen, Portland, Ore.; son, Paul John Henry Amen, Fort Worth, Texas; grandchildren, Steuard B. and Kim (Yarbrough) Jensen, Chicago, Charlotte N. Jensen, Lincoln, Brian and Jocelyn (Davis) Furr, J. Paul Davis, all Charlotte, N.C., Erland and Karin (Davis) Stevens, Davidson, N.C., Alexandra M. Amen, Portland, Ore.; great-granddaughter, Mary Reeves Furr, Charlotte; many nieces and nephews throughout the United States; sisters-in-law, Zelime Amen Braun, San Antonio, Texas, Elizabeth Ann Hall, Colorado Springs, Colo., Ruth Ellen Boehmer, Lincoln.

AMEN, Robert H.
b.5 Jul 1927 -Loveland,Colorado
d. 5 Feb 2004 - Longmont, Colorado
From Greeley Tribune, Greeley, Colorado - 02-08-04
Born to Jacob Casper and Katherine (Frank) Amen. On March 6, 1947, he married Betty Jane WALTER at Peace Lutheran Church in Longmont. Survivors are his wife, Betty Jane Amen of Longmont; two daughters, Cheryl Ann Padilla and husband Gary of Evans, and Katherine Lynn Kemp and husband Lars of Longmont; three sisters, Esther Schmidt of Greeley, Alma Cox of Traverse City, Mich., and Kay Taylor of Carlsbad, Calif.; a brother, William Paul Amen of Longmont; and seven grandchildren, Richard George Carlson Jr., Robert Keith Carlson, Emily Dawn Carlson, Joseph Michael Carlson, Benjamin Scott Carlson, Tony Carmen Padilla and Alex Francisco Padilla; and seven great-grandchildren. His parents and four brothers, Arthur Amen, Jacob Amen, Victor Amen and Eddie Amen, are deceased. Interment will be at Foothills Gardens of Memory, Longmont.

AMEN, Ruth Marie
b. 1900 - Lincoln, Nebraska
d. 15 Jan 2002 - Lincoln, Nebraska
From Lincoln Journal Star - January 17, 2002, Lincoln Journal Star - Friday, January 18, 2002
Amen became deeply involved in helping preserve her heritage. Her parents, Henry J. and Maria Barbara Wacker Amen, had been important members of the local German from Russia community, opening a grocery store in the "Russian" Bottoms neighborhood and helping sponsor newly arrived Germans from Russia. She helped establish the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia in 1968. The society later moved its headquarters to Lincoln and now resides near Amen's family home, which she donated to serve as a museum for the society, at Sixth and D streets.

AMEN, Virginia Mae - See Virginia Mae Brunner

AMMON, Herbert
Parents from Russia
b. 7 Oct 1912 - Willa. North Dakota
d. 21 Mar 2006 - College Place, Washington
From Walla Walla Union Bulletin - Thursday, March 30, 2006
Burial in the Golden Valley, ND Seventh-day Adventist Cemetery. Born to Salomon and Katharina (Braun) Ammon, who immigrated in 1880 from Russia. Survivors include his wife at home; two daughters and a son-in-law, Virginia and Robert Ezell of College Place and Bonnie Ammon of Portland; two sons and daughters-in-law, Ray and Penny Ammon of Portland and Larry and Cris Ammon of San Jacinto, CA; 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by seven brothers and five sisters.

ANDERSON, Anna - see Anna Klein

ANDERSON, Ben E.
b. 15 Oct 1889 - Wilson Township, Kansas
d. 11Oct - Marion, Kansas
Marion Co. Record, Marion, KS
Interment in the Marion Cemetery. Son of John and Helena Anderso. He served his country on the battlefields of France and returned to be discharged at Camp Funston, KS, June 12, 1919. In Oct. of that year he was married to Mary EHRLICH, also of the Marion community. To this union five children were born. His wife died in 1931. The oldest son, Fred, was killed in Germany, during WW II in 1945. He preferred to remain on the farm, where he continued to help his son Stanley. His son, Fred, his mother and father, two brothers, Andrew and Henry, and one sister, Daisy Powell preceded him in death. He leaves to mourn his passing two daughters, Mrs. Doris Ford, of Marion and Darlene Anderson of Honolulu, HI; two sons, Stanley and Dale, both of Marion; five grandchildren, Sandra and Sharon Anderson, Mary, Joyce and Bill Ford, all of Marion, a number of relatives and many friends.

ANDERSON, Bernice C.
b. 13 Mar 1907 - Nekoma, Kansas
d. 23 Apr 1982 - Hutchinson, Kansas
From funeral card
In Remembrance of: Bernice C. Anderson Dumler (second wife of Alvin E. Dumler)
Clergy: Rev. H.O. Lindeblad and Pastor Maynard "Duke" Wellington. Organist: David Fast Duet: Katie Reynolds and Joan Tolar. Music: "Nearer My God to Thee" , "How Great Thou Art" and "Have Thine Own Way". Casket Bearers: Jay Anderson, Don Dumler, Robert Ochs, Curtis Radke, Kerry Riley, and Randy Riley. Interment: Memorial Park Cemetery - Hutchinson, KS. (She married Alvin E. DUMLER on October 9, 1966, at Hays. See obit for Alvin E. Dumler.)

ANDERSON, Bessie
b. 5 Dec 1904, Roxbury
d. 13 Jun 1979, McPherson
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Thomas S. MILLER Mar 16, 1927 at Rosbury. Survivors: widower; sons: Robert (Tom), Richard (R.K.), Kenneth; daughters: Mrs. Shirley Unruh, Mrs. Opal Specker, Mrs. Rachel Johnson; brother, J. Carl Anderson, Roxbury; foster sister, Mrs. Muriel Writer, Roxbury.

ANDERSON, Dale
b. 26 Jun 1925 - Marion, Kansas
d. 18 Apr 1997 - Newton, Kansas
From the Marion Record, Marion, Kansas - April 23, 1997
The son of Ben and Mary Katherine (Ehrlich) Anderson, he was born on June 26, 1925, at Marion. On Jan. 31, 1976, he married Ella Mae BLISS. She had four children, a daughter, Sharon, and three boys, Maurice, Alvin and Jimmy. Ella Mae died Oct. 21, 1980. Besides his wife, Ella Mae, he was preceded in death by a brother, Fred, and his parents. Survivors include stepsons, Jim Bliss, Alvin Bliss, and Maurice Bliss, all of Wichita, stepdaughter, Sharon Brunner of San Francisco; brother, Stanley of Marion; sisters, Doris Ford of Marion, Darlene Anderson of San Diego; eight step-grand-children; and two step-great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends. Greg Bowers sang “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” and “How Great Thou Art.” Ruth Jo Penner provided organ selections. Casket bearers were Larry Self, John Britain, Jerry Hett, Vernon Goentzel, Rex Siebert, and Jim Clemmer. Burial was in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Herington.

ANDERSON, Grace D.
b. 16 Feb 1892, Edwardsville, Kansas
d. 25 Aug 1986, McPherson, Kansas
From Hutchinson News - Wednesday, August 27, 1986.
She married Gustave E. VOGT April 21, 1912, at Larned. He died Nov. 19, 1955. Survivors: grandsons, Fredrick and Robert Hilton.

ANDERSON, Grace Lenore
b. 31 Jan 1913 - Chapman, Kansas
d. 17 Aug 2004 - Abilene, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Friday, August 20, 2004
She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard "Dick" SCHWAB in 1978. Survivors include three daughters, Audrey Sheets of rural Chapman, Jerre Lauer of Sabetha and Susie Herman of Santa Fe, N.M.; two sisters, Margaret Stauffer of Portland, Ore., and Roberta Updegrave of Eugene, Ore.; 10 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Indian Hill Cemetery, Chapman.

ANDERSON, Harry E.
b.  8 Nov 1909 - Oshkosh, Wisconsin
d.  18 Jan 2002 - Sheboygan, Wisconsin
From Obituary
Son of Alfred and Wilhelmina (Ulrich) Anderson. Survivors include his dear wife, La Verne, of 36 years; two daughters, Resa Klabechek and Tama Bollenbacker; a step-daughter, Sandra Mathwig. He was preceded in death by a brother, Elmer. Burial rites will be held Tuesday at Lake View Memorial Park in Oshkosh.

ANDERSON, Helen Naomi
b. 5 Sep 1913, Stafford, Kansas
d. 12 Oct 1998, Hudson, Kansas
From Hutchinson News
Daughter of E. O. and Nettie Pearl DeSelms Anderson. On May 31, 1936, she married Chester E. BAUER at Hudson. He survives. Other survivors include: a son, Thomas A. Bauer; a daughter, Mary Lou Martin; a sister, Ernestine White.

ANDERSON, Hildegarde
B. 8 Feb 1901 - Kansas City, Missouri
D. 6 Jan 2002 - Merced, California
From Salina Journal - January 10, 2002
She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry E. SCHWERDTFEGER, in 1988. Survivors include a son, Donald of Merced; a daughter, Sharon Killman of Custer, S.D.; a brother, Dr. David Anderson of Peoria, Ill. Burial will be in Greenleaf City Cemetery.

ANDERSON, Mary - See Mary Ehrlich

ANDERSON, Mary - See Mary Fox

ANDERSON, Stanley C.
b. 5 Oct 1923 - Marion, Kansas
d. 10 Oct 1997 - Marion, Kansas
From the Marion Record - Marion, Kansas - October 15, 1997
The son of Ben and Mary (Ehrlich) Anderson, he was born Oct. 5, 1923 on the family farm near Marion. He entered military service as did his brother, Fred, who was killed in action in the Army. On Oct. 20, 1945, he was married to Evelyn VOGEL at First United Methodist Church in Marion. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn, of the home; daughters, Sandy, and her husband Roger Jackson of Topeka and Sharon and her husband Larry Self, Wichita; four grandchildren; sister, Doris Ford of Marion and Darlene Anderson of San Diego, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers Fred and Dale. Vivian Conyers sang “The Lord’s Prayer” and “Hymn of Promise.” Ruth Jo Penner was organist. Casket bearers were Rex Siebert, Vernon Goentzel, Jon Thole, Bud Pierce, Mike Myers, and Gary Grentz. Honorary bearers were Earl Lawrence, Clifford Lucas, Junior Ehrlich, John Britain, Oliver Mohn, Andy Maki, Kenneth Schwendiman, and Jay Myers. Military graveside honors at Marion Cemetery.

ANDREW, Mollie - See Mollie Domson

ANDREWS, Juanita F.
b. 20 Oct 1922, Hutchinson
d. 10 Mar 1996, Shawnee
From Newspaper Clipping
Daughter of Austin and Eva Ehrlich Andrews. She married Michael I. SCHUSTER July 14, 1942, Ellis. He died January 13, 1989. Survivors: sons: David James, Ronald Paul; daughter, Loretta L. Rebeck; brother, Jay Andrews, Sun City, AZ.

ANDREWS, Ruth M.
b. 14 Mar 1929 - Ellsworth County, Kansas
d. 17 Mar 1990 - Salina, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller collection
Her husband, Melvin "Jack" Klein died in 1985. Survivors include a son, Jack R. of Salina; two daughters, Beverly Walker and Christina G. Klein, both of Salina; a brother, Sam Andrews of Marquette; two sisters, Dorothy Rittgers of Salina and Joyce Jones of Sierra , Ariz., and two grandchildren. Burial will be in the Roselawn Memorial Park.

ANKERHOLZ, Lena - see Lena Blank

ANKERHOLZ, Lloyd F.
b. 1 Dec 1911, Chase
d. 28 Jan 1991, Lyons
From Newspaper Clipping
Son of Henry G. and Augusta Feldman Ankerholz. On Oct. 4,1941, he married Clarene SCHMIDT at Lyons. She survives. Other survivors include: a daughter, Treva Ellis; stepmother, Lena Ankerholz, Lyons; two brothers, Richard, Lyons; and Ed, Chase; three sisters: Katherine Burns, Lyons; Irene Kennedy, Longmont, Colo., and Joyce Cheuvront, Lenexa.

ANKERHOLZ, Pauline Elizabeth
b. 27 Jul 1913, Plevna, Kansas
d. 22 May 1995, Hutchinson, Kansas
From Hutchinson News - May 24, 1995
Dau of Fred and Florence Helm Ankerholz. On Sept. 3, 1934, she married Henry Emel LEINWEBER. On Nov. 9, 1940, she married Harry Gray CORNS. Survivors include: two daughters, Iona Easter and Wanda Schmitz; two brothers, Floyd and Justin Ankerholz; two sisters, Ilene Proctor and Vada Austin.

ANKERHOLZ, Phyllis "Gail"
16 Oct 1942, Hutchinson, Kansas
d. 9 Feb 1999, (from Topeka)
From Hutchinson News - February 10, 1999
Dau of Lawrence Henry and Phyllis E. St. Clair Ankerholz. Survivors include: her mother and stepfather; Phyllis and Rufus Fimple; two brothers, Larry and Kreg; a sister, Sonya Potts; two stepbrothers, Robert and Andrew Fimple; a step-grandmother, Lena Ankerholz.

ANSCHUTZ, Alexander
b. 6 Apr 1912, Niedermunchu, Russia
d. 15 Jun 1994, Salina
From Hutchinson News - Sunday, June 17, 1994
Son of David Sr. and Elizabeth Funk Anschutz. On Dec. 7, 1940, he married Mollie LAUFER at Sidney, Neb. She survives. Other survivors include: two sons: Jerald David, and Michael Allan; a daughter Carol Ann Woerner; a brother, David, Wilson.

ANSCHUTZ, Arthur
16 Nov 1906, Russell Co., Kansas
d. 24 Jun 1989, Hutchinson, Kansas
From Hutchinson News - Monday, June 25, 1989
He married Lena M. Cook June 7, 1932, at Holyrood. Survivors: sons Roland W. and Wayne A.

ANSCHUTZ, Candace Noelle
b. 30 Nov 1974 - Great Bend, Kansas
d. 30 Nov 1974 - Great Bend, Kansas
Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Eugene Anschutz. Survivors include: parents; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Kaufman, Kingman; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Anschutz, Rush Center.

ANSCHUTZ, Carl
b. unk
d. 28 Jan 1987, Larned
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Agnes KORIEL Jan. 28, 1948, in LaCrosse. Survivors include his wife; two sons, James and Robert; one daughter, Pat Keenan; three brothers, Johnny of Panama City, Fla; Robert of Columbus, Ohio; and Jake of Lucas, Ohio.

ANSCHUTZ, Clara M.
b. 10 Sep 1891 - Russell, Kansas
d. 26 Apr 1990 - Russell, Kansas
Daughter of George and Mary (Affelt) Anschutz. She married Charles STOPPEL on May 20, 1920, at Wilson. He died May 21, 1982. Survivors include: daughter, Marie E. Tittel, Wichita.

ANSCHUTZ, David
b. 5 Aug 1907 - Niedermonshu, Russia
d. 28 Dec 2004 - Salina, Kanss
From Salina Journal - Thursday, December 30, 2004, Ellsworth County Independent/Reporter - Thursday, January 6, 2005
Born to David and Elizabeth Funk Anschutz. He grew up in Russia, coming to America in 1924. He married Wilma BLEHN, Aug. 5, 1934, in Wilson. She died in 1977. He was also preceded in death by a sister, four brothers, and two step-brothers. Survivors include two sons, Donald D. of Salina and Leland W. of Attica; a daughter, Vera McGee of Lompac, Calif.; and 10 grandchildren. Burial will be in Wilson City Cemetery.

ANSCHUTZ, Mrs. David
b. 8 Mar 1913 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 11 Mar 1977 - Russell, Kansas
She married David ANSCHUTZ August 5, 1934, at Wilson. Survivors are: widower of home; sons: Donald; Leland; daughter: Mrs. Vera McGee; brothers: Leland Blehm, Virginia Beach, VA; Otto Blehm, Wichita; sister: Mrs. Irene Koetkemeyer, Dorrance; (Unk. Blehm, first name unknown.)

ANSHUTZ, Dorothy L.
b. Jun 1917 - Stafford County, Kansas
d. 17 May 1998 - Hutchinson, Kansas
From Huthinson (KS) News - Tuesday, May 19, 1998
Daughter of Robert and Lavina Flick Anshutz. On May 19, 1939, she married Walter BOESE at Larned. He died Oct. 12, 1997. Survivors include: a son Donald; a daughter, Eleanor Fertig; two sisters, Lucille Hullett and Glendora Hullett, both of Wichita. She was preceded in death by a brother, Lloyd Anshutz.

ANSCHUTZ, Edwin C.
b. 3 Feb 1904 - Wilson, Kansas
d. 15 Nov 1976 - Bay City, Texas
Survivors are; son, Leroy; brothers: Ben, Oklahoma City, Okla; Elmer, Wilson; Raymond, Lucas; Ralph, Albuquerque, N.M.; sisters: Mrs Elfrida Spaugh, Hays; Mrs Christine Opdyke, Hutchinson.

ANSCHUTZ, Elena
b. 25 Aug 1891, Wilson
d. 4 Sep 1979, Russell
From Newspaper Clipping
Daughter of Carl and Emilie Ehrlich Anschutz. Married Ernest Turney MAAG May 22, 1929, at Russell. He died December 12, 1957. Survived by brother, Fred D. Anschutz, Denver; sister, Mrs. Fred (Emma) Hartman, Russell.

ANSCHUTZ, Ella Mae
b. 19 Sep 1935 - Bunker Hill, Kansas
d. 24 Mar 2004 - Osborne, Kansas
From Lucas-Sylvan News - Thursday, April 1, 2004
Daughter of Raymond and Mary Anschultz. Preceding her in death was her father, Raymond Anschutz and a brother, G. Reid Anschutz. Survivors include her husband, John (LUNDBLOM) of the home; her mother, Mary Anschutz of Hutchinson; two sons, Robert of Columbus, Nebraska, and Richard of Mulvane; two daughters, Donna Smith of Howe, Texas, and Darla Stonehouse of Newton; two brothers, Robert Anschutz of Bogard, Missouri, and Darrell Anschutz of Hutchinson. Burial was in the Smoky Hill Cemetery, north of Lindsborg.

ANSCHUTZ, Emma
b. 24 Dec 1900, Wilson
d. 12 June 1991, Russell
From Newspaper Clipping
Daughter of Carl and Emily Ehrlich Anschutz. She
married Fred HARTMAN June 22, 1924, Russell. He survives with son, Carlton; daughters, Norma Winter, Colleen Walize; brother, Fred Anschutz, Denver.

ANSCHUTZ, G. Reid
b. 9 Aug 1940, Ogden, Utah
d. 10 Jul 2000, Salina, Kansas
From Lucas-Sylvan News - Thursday, July 13, 2000 and July 20, 2000
He was the fourth child of Raymond G. and Mary H.(Day) Anschutz. On June 16, 1963, Reid was united in marriage with Celia M. OETTING at Hunter. This union was blessed with the birth of one son, Gary. He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond and an infant brother, Evert Ray. He leaves to mourn his wife of 37 years, Celia; his son, Gary and wife, Sandi; two grand-daughters, Catie and Sara; his mother, Mary Anschutz; two brothers, Robert and Darrell; one sister, Ella Mae Lundblom.

ANSCHUTZ, Geraldine L. - See Geraldine L. Cross

ANSCHUTZ, Harold W.
b. 19 May 1911 - Dorrance, Kansas
d. 10 Dec 1981 - Russell, Kansas
Harold W. Anschutz, Russell, 70, died Thursday December 10, 1981, Russell hospital. He married Helen BENDER October 5,1941, Russell. Survivors: widow of home; sons: Wayne, Jim, John, Donl; brothers Louis, and Willis, both Dorrance; Paul, Russell; Leo, Wilson; sister: Frances Jackman, El Dorado.

ANSCHUTZ, Helen Elizabeth - See Helen Elizabeth Bender

ANSCHUTZ, Henry
b. 19 Jul 1878 - Niedermonjou, Russia
d. 27 Nov 1963 - Lakin, Kansas
Obit Card
He moved to the United States in 1878 with his family to Ellsworth County. He moved to Lakin in 1935. He married Tony HRABIK June 9, 1896, in Wilson. She died Aug. 22, 1963. Survivors: sons, Clinton, Dodge City; Glenn, Lakin; Richard and Harold, both Pueblo, Colo.; daughters, Mrs. E.M. Frease, Syracuse; Mrs. Harry Riffel, LaJunta, Colo.; Mrs. Stanley Wright, Mangum, Okla.; brother, Nick Anschutz, Albuquerque, N.M.; sister, Dora Morganstern, Ft. Collins, Colo.; 22 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. Burial Lakin Cemetery.

ANSCHUTZ, Henry
b. 7 Mar 1903 - Russia
d. 29 Apr 1993 - Russell, Kansas
Son of David and Mary Elizabeth Funk Anschutz. On October 23,1935, he married Edna WITTMAN, at Great Bend. She survives. Survivors include: sons: Ronald, Roger; brothers: David, and Alex, both of Wilson; stepbrother, Alex Funk, Bazine.

ANSCHUTZ, Jacob
16 Jun 1917 - Neidermunscher, Russia
d. 1 Jul 2002 - Russell, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - July 3, 2002
BUNKER HILL - Jacob Anschutz, 85, died July 1, 2002, at Russell Regional Hospital, Russell. He was born June 16, 1917, at Neidermunscher, Russia, the son of Jacob and Amelia Bostrom Anschutz. He came to the United States in 1923. He was a U.S. Navy World War II veteran. On Nov. 15, 1939, he married Lorraine TRAPP at Ellsworth. She survives. Other survivors include: a son, Gary, Gorham; two daughters, Dianna Wise, Grangeville, Idaho, and Rebecca Keil, Russell; three sisters, Helen Lloyd, Bastrop, Texas, Ella Mae Honeywell, Kearney, Neb., and Beverly Mercer, Liberty Hill, Texas. Jacob came to the United States in 1923. He was preceded in death by: his parents, three brothers, Karl, Christian and Leo Anschutz Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. John Lutheran Church, Russell.

ANSCHUTZ, Katherine Elizabeth -  See Katherine Elizabeth Friebus

ANSCHUTZ, Lena M. - See Lena M. Cook

ANSCHUTZ, Lena M.
b. 5 Apr 1911, Dorrance
d. 25 Nov. 1984, Ellsworth
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Arthur ANSCHUTZ June 7, 1934, Holyrood. Survivors: husband; 2 sons: Roland, Wayne; brother, Earl Cook, Bunker Hill; 4 sisters, Clara Galliart, Russell; Minnine Kaufman, Mayme Krause, Ruth Miller, all of Dorrance.

ANSCHUTZ, Leo Edward
b. 20 Dec 1923, Wilson, Kansas
d. 4 Feb 1995, Stafford, Kansas
From Hutchinson (KS) News
Son of Jacob and Amelia Bostron Anschutz. On Sept. 23, 1944, he married Dolla Jean SHULL at Great Bend. She died Nov. 7, 1994. Survivors include: a son Jeffrey; a brother Jacob; two sisters, Helen Lloyd and Beverly Mercer.

ANSCHUTZ, Leo W.
b. 18 Dec 1917 - Dorrance, Kansas
d. 2 Dec 2000 - Wilson, Kansas
From The Ellsworth Reporter - December 7, 2000
Son of Ernest and Lena Koetkemeyer Anschutz. On December 21, 1947, he married Gerry CROSS. She died in 1986. On Dec. 12, 1987, he married Jeanne BAKER. She survives. Other survivors include: a son, Warren; a daughter, Priscilla PoPresti; two stepdaughters, Eileen Grauer and Linda Baker; a brother, Paul, Russell; a sister, Frances Jackman, El Dorado. He was preceded in death by an infant son; and four brothers, Harold, Louis, Willis and George.

ANSCHUTZ, Louis G.
b. 3 Apr 1914 - Dorrance, Kansas
d. 5 Feb 1994 - Dorrance, Kansas
Son of Ernest C. and Lena Koetkemeyer Anschutz. He married Vivian THIELEN on April 19, 1935, at Russell. Survivors are: wife of home; son: Norman Anschutzl; daughters: Ellen Spaulding, Joyce Cobb, Eileen Keenan; brothers: Leo Anschutz, Wilson; Paul Anschutz, Russell; sister Frances Jackman, El Dorado.

ANSCHUTZ, Lucy Ann
b. 10 Apr 1961 - Russell, Kansas
d. 10 Jan 2007 - Lincoln, Nebraska
From Salina Journal - Saturday, January 13, 2007
She was preceded in death by her father, Willis “Bud” Anschutz. Survivors include her husband, Charles “Chuck” Miller, of the home; a daughter, Amanda Leona Miller, of the home; a son, Alexander “Alex” Wayne Miller, of the home; and her mother, Mary Anna Anschutz, of Russell. Burial will be in Dorrance City Cemetery.

ANSCHUTZ, Marian - See Marian Pfister

ANSCHUTZ, Marie K. - See Marie K. Herbel

ANSCHUTZ, Marie
b. 6 January 1862 - Russia
d. 1 April 1933 - Russell, Kansas
Russell Record, Russell, Kansas, Thursday, April 6, 1933
Marie (Anschutz) Ehrlich; Galyardt
Mrs. Reinhardt Galyardt was born in Russia, January 6, 1862. The deceased emigrated with her parents to America in 1878, and lived first in Ellsworth County from where they moved to Russell County in 1879. She was united in marriage to Alexander Ehrlich in 1883. To this union eight children were born. Mr. Ehrlich preceded his wife in death, November 7, 1916. Mrs. Ehrlich entered a second marriage with Reinhardt Galyardt in 1928. Those left to mourn her departure are her husband, Reinhardt Galyardt, 6 sons, Carl, Emanuel, George and Dave of Russell, Ben of Luray, and John of Topeka; 2 daughters, Mrs. Alex Wittman and Mrs. Henry H. Bender of Russell. Twenty-eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Five brothers, Carl Anschutz of Russell, Dave of Wilson, Henry of Manger, Nicolas of Tulia, Tex., and Alex of Wilson; and two sisters, Mrs. Christ Stoppel of Dorrance and Mrs. Ed Morgenstern of Fort Collins, Colo. Interment took place at the city cemetery.

ANSCHUTZ, Mary H. - See Mary H. Day

ANSCHUTZ, Nicholas
b. 29 Jul 1909 - Niediemunju, Russia
d. 9 Nov 1976 - Russell, Kansas
Survivors are: brothers, Henry and David, both of Russell; Alex, Wilson; stepbrothers: Alex Funk, Bazine; Christian Funk, WaKeeney; sister Amelia Miller, Russia.

ANSCHUTZ, Paul C.
B. 16 Dec 1915 -Dorrance, Kansas
D. 22 Dec 2001 - Russell, Kansas
From Ellsworth County Independence/Reporter - Thursday, January 3, 2002
Survivors include his wife, Helen; a son, Steven; a daughter, Annette Moore; a sister, Francis Jackman of El Dorado. Burial was in the Russell City Cemetery.

ANSCHUTZ, Todd M.
b. 11 May 1968, Bellevue, Neb.
d. 28 Aug 1986, Holloman, N.M.
From Newspaper Clipping
Survivors: parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Anschutz; brother, Gerald J.; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Anschutz, Wilson.

ANSCHUTZ, Vivian H. - See Vivian H. Thielen

ANSCHUTZ, Walter C.
b. 20 Jul 1919 - Wilson, Kansas
d. 8 Jul 2003 - Kensington, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - July 10, 2003
Son of Ernest and Gertrude (Schultz) Anschutz. Survivors include a sister, Ernestine Merklein, Phillipsburg. Burial in the church cemetery.

ANSCHUTZ, Wilbert H.
b. 19 Aug 1919, Dorrance, Kansas
d. 3 Dec 1992, Wichita, Kansas
From Hutchinson News - December 5, 1992
Son of Henry G. and Marie K. Herbel Anschutz. On Oct. 23, 1941, he married Wilda GARRETT at Ellsworth. She survives. Survivors include: a daughter, Mona Benteman.

ANSCHUTZ, Wilbert H.
b. 19 Aug 1919 - Dorrance, Kansas
d. 3 Dec 1992 - Topeka, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller collection
Survivors include his wife, Wilda of the home; a daughter, Mona Benteman of Topeka; and two grandchildren. Burial will be in Dorrance City Cemetery.

ANSCHUTZ, William F.
b. 19 Mar 1899, Wilson, Kansas
d. 13 Feb 1985, Ellsworth, Kansas
From Hutchinson News - Friday Feb. 15, 1985
He married Hedwig "Hattie" SCHEPMANN Nov. 19, 1924, at Holyrood. She died July 7, 1970. Survivors: sons, Glenn, Kenneth, John, Carl, Dale, and Wilbur; daughters, Leona Mutschler, Wilmetta McDonald, Vera Lehman, Maydene Meyer, Leora True; brother, Arthur of Wilson, Kansas.

ANSCHUTZ, Willis D. "Bud"
b. 4 Jul 1925 - Dorrance, Kansas
d. 21 Aug 1991 - Hays, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller collection
Survivors include a daughter, Lucy Ann Anschutz of Russell; three brothers, Leo of Wilson, Paul of Russell and Louis of Dorrance; and a sister, Francis Jackman of El Dorado. Burial will be in Dorrance City Cemetery.

ANSHUTZ, Lloyd Keith
b. 8 Jul 1927 - Stafford County, Kansas
d. 2 Oct 1997 - Albert, Kansas
From Hutchinson News - Sunday, October 5, 1997
Son of Robert Benton and Lavina Flick Anshutz. On May 26, 1948, he married Lucille Marie RANKIN at Albert. She died July 22, 1971. On Feb. 3, 1973, he married Evelyn Barta DOLECEK at Great Bend. She survives. Other survivors include: a son, Brian Anshutz; a daughter, Marlene Kay Martin; two stepsons, Frank and Larry Dolecheck; a stepdaughter, Janie Dolechek; three sisters, Lucille Hullett and Glendora Hullett, both of Wichita, and Dorothy Boese of Seward.

ANSHUTZ, Margaret
b. 27 Jan, 1906, Stafford Co., Kansas
d. 3 Aug 1981, Hutchinson, Kansas
From Hutchinson News - Tuesday, August 4, 1981
Survivors: brothers, A. W. (Jack) Anshutz, Colorado Springs, Colo.; Edward Anshutz, Santa Monica, Calif.; sisters, Mrs. Arthur Cottle, Hutchinson; Mrs. Goldie Parsons, Everett, Wash.

ANSPAUGH, Letty Marie
b. 3 Aug 1926 - Ransom, Kansas
d. 19 May 2005 - Wichita, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Friday, May 20, 2005, Hays Daily News - Saturday, May 20, 2005
Daughter of George and Elma Baumgartner Anspaugh. She married Edward DIETZ. He died Jan 15, 1958. On Sept. 4, 1967, she married Carylnn Neil FOOS at Alva, Okla. He survives. Other survivors include: two daughters, Toni Ochs, Grand Island, Neb., and Mechelle Taa Foos, Effingham; and a grandson. She was preceded in death by an infant brother and a sister. Burial will be in Ness City Cemetery.

ANSTAUGH, Esther L. - See Esther Garret

ANTONI, Thomas
b. 24 Oct 1911 - Rosental, Crimea
d. 2 Jul 2004 - Regina, SK
From Published: 07/05/2004 - Regina, SK
He was born in the village of Rosental, Crimea, USSR on October 24, 1911, the fifth of twelve children. Thomas immigrated to Canada on June 20, 1949. Predeceased by his beloved wife Maria in December of 2001, Thomas was the last surviving sibling of his family and is now survived by his two daughters, Beata (Ron) Leskun and Margareta (Ron) Wiebe; two granddaughters, Julie and Karen Leskun, all of Regina; as well as several nieces and nephews and their families residing in Germany. Interment in Riverside Memorial Park.

APPEL, Carl D.
b. abt 1905 - Eigenfeld, Russia
d. 26 Jan 1991 - Amarillo, Texas
From AHSGR card: Amarillo (TX) Daily News - Jan ?, 1991
Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. He married Hulda Kappel in 1928 at Lipscomb. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Virginia Stephens of Redlands, CA; a brother, Johnnie Appel of Shattuck, OK; four sisters, Pauline Hilderbrand of Pampa, TX; Clara Schneider and Kathryn Webb of Lipscomb, TX; and Gertrude Laubhan and her husband Jona of Higgins, TX;

APPEL, Clara
b. 1 Apr 1909 - Ellis County, Oklahoma
d. 28 July 1998 - Follett, Texas
From obits on file at AHSGR in Lincoln, NE: Golden Spread - Follett, TX 6 Aug 1998 - Interment in St. John Cemetery in Lipscomb. Mrs. Schneider was born April 1, 1909 to John David and Magdalena Schilling Appel in Ellis Co., OK. She married Benjamin Schneider in Sept. 1929. He preceded her in death on March 23, 1989. She is survivied by a daughter, Jolene DeAlessio of Lipscomb; a son, J.D. Schneider of Perryton; 5 grandchildren: Jody Whitten, Robin Hood, David Lane Schneider, Wayde Hall Schneider, and Shawnli Ruth Dorman; 7 gt. grandchildren; 2 gt. gt. grandchilden; two sisters, Kate Webb of Lipscomb and Gertrude Laubhan of Higgins.

APPEL, Dorothy Ellen -  See Dorothy Ellen Moser

APPEL, Emanuel
b. 21 May 1907, near Shattuck, Oklahoma
d. 25 Dec 1999, Dumas, Texas
He married Martha RENNER on November 10, 1928, at Arnett. The following predeceased him: parents John and Kathrine Appel, sisters Lena Longhofer and Emma Weis, brothers Paul and Fred Appel, son-in-law, Clyde Baker. Emanuel is survived by three sons, Harry, Jimmie, and Larry; three daughters, Margaret, Ruth and Darlene; three sisters, Alma Schwab, Gertrude Appel, and Clara Kraft.

APPEL, Gertrude
b. 2 May 1917 - Lipscomb County, Texas
d. 13 Nov 1998 - Shattuck, Oklahoma
From AHSGR card: NWO Shattuck, OK 19 Nov 1998
Gertrude Laubhan, daughter of David and Magdalena (Schilling) Appel, was born May 2, 1917, in Lipscomb County, TX. She was united in marriage to Jonah LAUBHAN on Nov. 20, 1937, at Canadian, TX. Jonah and Gertrude would have celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary on Nov. 20. Gertrude was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, and five sisters. She is survived by her loving husband, Jonah, of the home; one son, Gary Laubhan, and wife, Mary of Higgins, TX; one sister, Kate Webb of Lipscomb, TX ; other relatives and friends. Interment was in the Higgins Cem.

APPEL, Harley
b.  26 Feb 2936 - Albert, Kansas
d.  6 Jun 2002 - Larned, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - June 8, 2002
Son of Benjamin Franklin and Edna G. Behrens Appel. On Aug. 1, 1974, he married Suzanne Marie OSBORNE at Marysville. She survives. Other survivors include: two sons, Steven and  Kenton; five daughters, Terri Lewis, Kelli Appel,  Sherri Baugh,  Jill Karleen and Jodi Oneil; two brothers, Ben Jr., and Robert; two sisters, Bonnie Larkin and Shirley Stephens. He was preceded in death by: a brother, Kenneth George Herman Appel. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

APPEL, John
b. 28 Oct 1857 - Schontal, Russia
d. 18 Dec 1932 - Great Bend, Kansas
In the year of 1876, he came with his parents to America. In the year of 1881 he entered holy wedlock with Marie Elizabeth KLEWENO. To this union were born twelve children of which two sons, John and Henry, preceded their father in death in year 1918. After 34 yrs of happy married life his beloved wife was taken from his side. On August 23, 1920 he entered holy wedlock for the second time with Marie KRUG nee NUSS. . He is survived by his loving wife, a sister Mrs John Hartman of Otis, Kansas, five sons: Jacob, Samuel, William, Herman, Benjamin and their wives and 19 grandchildren; five daughters: Mrs. John C.Schwindt, Mrs. James Frazier, Mrs. Sam Schwindt, Mrs. Adam Scheuerman and Mrs. Lea Wells and their husbands and two grandchildren; and also four great grandchildren. From his second wife, the sons Leo, Immanuel and Edward Krug and two grandchildren.

APPEL, John L.
b. 8 Feb 1908 - Shattuck, Oklahoma
d. 3 Mar 2001 - Shattuck, Oklahoma
NWO Oklahoman
Son of Ludwig and Louisa (Renner) Appel. On September 8, 1943, he married Frances BLACK at Gage. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances in 1998, four sisters, one brother, and his parents. John is survived by two sons and their wives: Harlan and LeEtta Appel, ; and Waylen and Cinda Appel; four grandchildren: Dustin Appel and his wife, Natasha; Cody Appel; Bryan Appe; and Susan Appel; three sisters: Clara Odenthal, and her husband, Otis, of Melborne, Fla.; Hilda Mendenhall, and Alvana Adkins, both of Boise City, Idaho.

APPEL, Johnnie
b. 12 Mar 1913 - Lipscomb, Texas
d. 16 Apr 1991 - Shattuck, Oklahoma
NWO - Shattuck, OK 25 Apr 1991
Johnnie Appel, son of David and Magdalena (Schilling) Appel, was born March 12, 1913 in Lipscomb, TX. On Oct. 12, 1941, he was united in marriage to Lenora KOCH at her parent's home in Lipscomb, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Carl, Dave, and Edward; two sisters, Mary Kelln, and Mina Case. He leaves to mourn his wife, Lenora of the home; two sons, Stan Appel and his wife Patti of Shattuck; and Myron Appel and his wife Linda of White Deer, TX; four sisters, Pauline Hilderbrand of Pampa, TX; Clara Schneider and Kathryn Webb of Lipscomb, TX; and Gertrude Laubhan and her husband Jona of Higgins, TX; 4 grandchildren, Greg, Brenda, Kimberly, and John David and a host of loving friends. Interment was in the Lutheran Cemetery at Lipscomb, TX.

APPEL, Lenora Elizabeth - See Lenora Elizabeth Koch

APPEL Reunion
From Northwest Oklahoman - August 3, 2000
A family gathering was held at the home of Herman and Gertrude Appel. Those present were Janice and John Moore; Shirley McAdams, Kevin, Cindy, Melissa and Kaitlin McAdams; James and Linda Colby, Paul Colby; Kathi Kemp, Rusty and Kella; Monica Buller, Braden and Jaycee; Sherry and Ricky Dobbs; Lonnie and Delyn Colby,Carrie and D. J., Tishia and Clindon Hutson, Claydon, Lacy and Chynenne, Carol Page, Hope and Chad Appel, Annette and Chynelle, Trudy and Temple Appel. All of Herman and Gertrude Appel’s children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren were present except Dr. Jodi Harney and Dennis and Heidi Harney.

APPEL, Selma L.

ARDREY, Margaret Ellen
24 Aug 1891, Stafford, Kansas
d. 3 Sep 1996, Garden City, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
Daughter of Robert Nelson and Mary Lillian Lowrey Ardrey. On May 3, 1911, she married Joe Jerome RUNDELL at Stafford. He died Dec. 22, 1945. Survivors include: a son, Virl; two sisters-in-law, Glenelle Rundell and Ila Mae Rundell.

ARENSMAN, Wanita, Schmidt - See Wanita Feldman

ARENSMAN, Clarence C.
b. 15 Mar 1908 - Edwards County, Kansas
d. 11 Jun 1985 - Kinsley, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Beverly WIECHEM Sept. 9, 1945, at Bison. Survivors include his wife; and three sons, Larry, Ray and Darrell.

ARENSMAN, Leo William
b. 23 Sep 1909, Kinsley
d. 19 Jul 1992, Kinsley
From Newspaper Clipping
Son of Louis Henry and Sarah Hemmer Arensman. On Aug 4, 1942, he married Mary Margaret CORRIE at Kinsley. She died July 2, 1992. Survivors include: a daughter, Mary Janice Strong; a brother, Ben, Kinsley.

ARMANTROUT, Frieda W., Palmer - See Frieda W. Uppendahl

ARMBRISTER, Harold A.
b. 15 Oct 1945, Hays
d. 31 Jan 1995, WaKeeney
From Newspaper Clipping
Son of Ed and Martha Sauer Armbrister. On Feb. 1, 1969, he married Carolyn KELLER at Ellis. She survives.
Other survivors include: a son, Mark; a daughter, Brenda Schumacher; parents, and a brother, David.

ARMBRUST, Author John, Jr.
b. 19 Feb 1936 - Ellsworth, Kansas
d. 21 Aug 2006 - Hutchinson, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Son of Arthur John Sr. and Olga Pflughoeft Armbrust. On Sept. 10, 1960, he married Barbara HAFERMANN . She survives. Other survivors include: a son, David, Hutchinson; a daughter, Cheri Hernandez, Helotes, Texas; a brother, Dr. Dean Armbrust, Manhattan; a sister, Carol Fey, Marietta, Ga.; and four grandchildren. Burial will be in Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery.

ARMBRUSTER, Edna Mae
b. 22 Dec 1922, Trego Co., Colorado
d. 24 Nov 1999, Pueblo, Colorado
From Salina Journal
Survivors include her former husband, Alfred WEBER of Pueblo; a son, Ronald; a daughter, Debra Williams, a brother, Fritz Armbruster of Ellis, Kan.; five sisters, Carrie Armbruster of Ellis, Eva Williams of WaKeeney, Kan., Martha Mae of Hillsboro, Kan., Olee Modeen of Genesee, Idaho, and Loretta Wilson of Mankato, Kan..

ARMBRUSTER, Irene Marie - see Irene Marie Schurter

ARMBRUSTER, Nellie Margerite
b. 1 Jul 1913 - Roxbury, Kansas
d. 4 Oct 2005 - Blytheville, Arkansas
From Salina Journal - Thursday, October 6, 2005
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Fred VAUPEL; and her second husband, Leo SCHROEDER. Survivors include two daughters, Nellie Marie Vaupel Bowman and Fredia Mae Vaupel Glover; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren A graveside service in Highland Cemetery, New Cambria, Kan.

ARNBRECHT, Heinrich Peter
b. 2 May 1834 - Messer, Saratov, Volga
d. 17 Aug 1918 - Bison, Kansas
From Heritage Review, Vol. 24, No. 2 - June 1994, DFP 10 Sep 1918 Nr 2311
1st marriage about 1855 to Maria Katharina WIDERHOLL, 2nd marriage 1878 to widow Katherina Elisabeth KALBIN (from Beideck). Children, 6 sons, daughters (lst marriage); 1 daughter (2nd marriage). Survivors: (1st marriage) 2 sons: Peter (Shattuck, OK), Johannes (Oswsgo, KS); (2nd marriage) one daughter, Sarah (married John H. Mohr, Bison, KS). Imm 1875 Illinois 1876 near Peabody, KS

ARNDT, Samuel
b. 6 Mar 1921 - Loveland, Colorado
d. 9 Mar 2004 - Loveland, Coloado
From Greeley Colorado Tribune - March 12, 2004
Born to George and Eva Katherine (Haffner) Arndt. On Dec. 13, 1941, he married Esther RUTZ in Windsor. Survivors are his wife, Esther Arndt of Loveland; a daughter, Sandi Fellows and husband Mark of San Diego, Calif.; three sons, George Arndt of Rapid City, S.D., Gary Arndt and wife Tina of Evans and Keith Arndt of Mesquite, Nev.; two foster sons, Darwin Stengaard and wife Colleen of Fort Collins and Howard Erwin and wife Sylvia of Kersey; three sisters, Emmelene Rutz of Greeley, Viola Maisch of Tucson, Ariz., and Dorothy Ross and husband Joe of Westminster; two brothers, Ted Arndt of Loveland and George Arndt of Crystal Lake, Ill. His parents, a sister and a brother are deceased. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens in Greeley.

ARNETT, Helen
b. 26 Jun 1894 - Anthony, Kansas
d. 25 Nov 1986 - Hutchinson, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Arthur AHRENS April 16, 1927, in Kansas City, Mo. He died June 11, 1961.

ARNHOLD, Alexander
b. 19 Sep 1907 - Walker, Kansas
d. 20 May 1996 - Russell, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
His parents were Jacob and Rose (Leiker) Arnold. He married Marie SCHLAGECK at Seguine. He is survived by his wife, Marie, of the home; one son, Ben Arnhold of Russell; two daughters, Roselyn Heckman of Reno, NV; and Charlotte Caywood of Topeka; 9 grandchildren and 2 gt. grandchildren Burial in the church cemetery.

ARNOLD, Anna Keil - See Anna Lehning

ARNOLD, Sarah M. see Sarah M. Standley

ARNST, Gottlieb “Mike”
b.  6 Apr 1916 - Sheboygan, Wisconsin
d.  8 Oct 2001 - Sheboygan, Wisconsin
From Sheboygan Press- November 1, 2001
Son of  David and Sophia (Pfister) Arnst, who came from Urbach, Russia. He was married July 3, 1946 to Selma (Sally) LIMBERG at St. Paulus Lutheran Church in San Francisco, Calif. Mike is survived by his wife, Sally; one daughter, Melanie (Gordon) Koch; one son, Philip; one granddaughter, Caitlyn Koch; four sisters, Emma Held of Houston, Texas, Marie (Ray) Alford of Sacramento, Calif., Dorothy (John) Scheidel of Sheboygan and Edith (Henry) Fahl of Magalia, Calif.; four sisters-in-Iaw, Mrs. Carolyn Arnst of San Jose, Calif. Mrs. Adora Arnst of Cupertino, Calif., Norma Limberg and Mrs. Hildegarde Limberg of Sheboygan and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Mrs. Emily Kunstman and Mrs. Elaine Dicke; two brothers, David and Christian; two brothers-in-law, Alvin Held and Winston Limberg, and one nephew, Allan Kunstman.

ARTHUN, Gladys Mae - See Gladys Mae Kraft

ASBURY, Fred D.
b. 28 Apr 1902 - DeKalb, Missouri
d. 21 Jan 1975 - Hoisington, Kansas
He married Siglinda STEINERT on September 9, 1921, at Russell. Note: For survivors, see the obituary of Siglinda Steinert.

ASBURY, Siglinda P. - See Siglinda P. Steinert

ASCHENBRENNER, Katryn
b. 17 May 1914 - Denver, Colorado
d. 3 Jan 2003 - Gering, Nebraska
From Gering, Nebraska
Kathryn Reichert, 78, of Gering, died 3 Jan 2003, at Northfield Villa Medical Center in Gering. Her funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, 8 Jan 2003, at St. James Lutheran Church in Scottsbluff, with Pastor Ralph Morris officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery. Kathryn was born 17 May 1924, at Denver, Colorado, to Henry and Katherine (Brecht) Aschenbrenner. She married H. K "Hank" REICHERTH 26 Dec 1943 at Scottsbluff. She is survived by her son, Ronald H. Reichert and his wife Laurie of Denver, CO; daughters, Kathleen Frick and her husband Tom, Jeannette F. Johnson of Scottsbluff; grandchildren: Jason T. Frick and his wife Hannah; Brian T. Frick and his wife Meridith; Aaron T. Frick and his wife Kopper, Sean W. Tatum, Jayme M. Reichert, Michael S. Peterson, all of Denver; and Lance E. Johnson of Scottsbluff. Five Great Grandchildren, a brother, Reiny Aschenbrenner of Scottsbluff and a sister, Elsie Smith of Gering also survive her. Her parents, her husband and brothers Henry and Johnny Aschenbrenner preceded her in death.

ASCHENBRENNER, PETE, III
b. 16 Jan 1937 - Bayard, Nebraska
d. 14 Dec 2006 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Jolliffe Funeral Home, Scottsbluff, Nebraska -12-16-2006
Inurnment at Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff. Pete was born January 16, 1937 in Bayard, Nebraska, to Pete Jr. and Mary (King) Aschenbrenner. He married Sharlene M. BURBACH December 1, 1957 in Scottsbluff. Survivors include his wife Sharlene, daughters Arlene Guzman and her husband Richard of Gering, Paula Trupp and her husband Jim, also of Gering, granddaughter Abby Guzman of Gering, Brother Robert Aschenbrenner and his wife Betty of Torrington, WY, nephew Steve Aschenbrenner and his wife Alicia and their children Jason and Amy, all of Mitchell. He was preceded in death by his parents

ASHE, Lillie M. Lloyd, Nagunst - See Lillie M. Neidens

ASHLOCK, Ann L.
b. 18 Dec 1928 - Newton, Kansas
d. 15 Jul 2004 - Wichita, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, July 18, 2004, Newton Kansan - Sunday, July 18, 2004
Daughter of McCulley and Vera Raymond Ashlock. They preceded her in death. On June 22, 1952, she married Carl WIEBE at Newton. He died Nov. 8, 1985. Survivors include: two daughters, Karla Wiebe Shepherd and husband Steve of Wichita and Kristie Wiebe Cox and Steve Cox of Wichita; a son, Kevin L. Wiebe and wife Kim of Tishomingo, Okla.; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She also was preceded in death by: two sisters, June Freeman and Norma Hardman; and a grandson, Jeremiah Carr Williams. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

ASHLOCK, Edna E.
b. 14 Nov 1911 - Dovy Springs, Oklahoma
d. 25 Aug 1979 - Liberal, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
She married John William MILLER Sept. 29, 1920 at Woodward,Okla. Survivors: widower; sons: Frank A.; Little Rock, Arkansas; George W., Brighton, Colo.; brothers: Dave Ashlock, Toppenish, Wash.; Andy Ashlock, Roston, Okla.; sisters: Ella Shaw, Buffalo, Okla; Mrs. Irene Wilcox, Mrs. Fanny Wells, both of Toppenish, Wash.

ASMUS, Alex
b. 6 Oct 1899, Oberdorf, Russia
d. 9 Oct 1964, Windsor, Colo.
He emigrated to Canada in 1906. The following year he came to the United States. He was married to Elizabeth STROMAN January 1, 1914. Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, Ruben of Las Vegas, Nev., and Harold of Fort Collins; two daughters, Amelia Fleming, and Isabel Parrott. Additional information: His parents were Conrad Asmus and Annie Doubert.

ASMUS, Alexander M.
b. 20 Feb 1909, Oberdorf, Russia
d. 14 Jul 1974, Saginaw, Michigan
He came to the United States in 1911. He married Margaret E. RIEDEL May 31, 1941, in Saginaw. Surviving besides his wife are one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Sharon) Laubhan; two grandchildren, Matthew and Amy Laubhan; two brothers and one sister, Henry and Fred Asmus and Mrs. Leonard (Eva) Martin, all of Saginaw.

ASMUS, Anna
b. 28 Sep 1895, Oberdorf, Russia
d. 17 Jan 1965, Saginaw, Michigan
Anna came to the United States, in 1912, directly to Sebewaing, where she was married to Conrad MOHR Dec. 26, 1914. He predeceased her April 10, 1955. Surviving are two daughters and two sons: Mrs. Lowell (Irene) Reif, Conrad Mohr Jr. and Harold Mohr, Mrs. George (Mary) Meyer. A son, Emanuel Mohr, predeceased her in 1962. She also leaves three sisters and one brother, Mrs. Alex Balzer, Mrs. Henry Specht and Mrs. Harry Wilson, all of Saginaw; Philipp Asmus, Detroit.

ASMUS, David
b. 13 Jul 1883, Oberdorf, Russia
d. 27 Aug 1958, Saginaw, Michigan
He married Mary SCHNEIDER in Russia in 1896. They came to America directly to Sebewaing in 1910 and in 1943 they moved to Saginaw. She passed away May 18, 1946. Surviving are one daughter and four sons; Mrs. Leonard Martin, Henry, Fred, Gottfried and Alexander Asmus, all of Saginaw.

ASMUS, Elaine H. - See Elaine H. Zacharias

ASMUS, Esther Joan see Esther Joan Nuss

ASMUS, Eugene Robert
b. abt 1928 - Haskins, Ohio
d. 25 Feb 2006 - Chula Vista, California
From San Diego Union-Tribune on 3/4/2006.
Survivors include his wife, Donna Asmus; daughters, Pamela Asmus and Paula Turk of Vista; son, Kent Asmus of Issaquah, Wash.; sisters, Virginia Reinemann of Corona, Marilyn Sothras of Ocean Beach and Joanne Armitage of Toledo, Ohio; and two grand-children.

ASMUS, Eva - See Eva Haffer

ASMUS, Eva K.
b. 1 Jul 1896, Erlenbach, Russia
d. 19 Mar 1980, Saginaw, Michigan
Came to the United States in 1912. She was married to Henry SPECHT Dec. 31, 1916, in Saginaw. He passed away April 2, 1971. Surviving are four sons and five daughters; Victor, Adam, Raymond, Edward Specht, Mrs. Bertha Zittel, Mrs. Wayne (Dorothy) Fulton and Miss Leah Specht, Mrs. Owen (Avis) Town, Miss Clara Specht; one sister, Mrs. Mary Kimmel, Saginaw. A son, Sgt. Wilfred Specht died as a prisoner during the Korean Conflict. Another son, Henry Specht and a daughter, Rose Mary Specht, both passed away in infancy.

ASMUS, Fred
b. 1 Jan 1903, Saginaw, Michigan
d. 11 Mar 1987, Saginaw, Michigan
He married Clara SATTLER in 1928. Besides his wife he leaves one daughter and son-in-law, Mrs. Mary Mikek and her husband, James; four grandchildren, Tim Mikek, Greg Mikek and his wife, Tresha, Mike Mikek; Mrs. Lisa Price and her husband, Steve; one great-grandson, Derek Price. He was predeceased by four brothers one sister, David, Henry, Gottfried and Alex Asmus and Mrs. Eva Martin. Additional information - Fred Asmus was born in Oberdorf, Russia, and came to USA in March 1911.

ASMUS, Gottfried
Oberdorf, Russia
b. 24 Jul 1905, Saginaw, Michigan
d. 21 Sep 1964, Saginaw, Michigan
He married Miss Ottillie SCHMIDT on May 2, 1926. Besides his wife, he leaves one son and one daughter, Harold K. Asmus, Mrs. Julius (Jane) Hohensee; three brothers and one sister, Frederick, Henry and Alex Asmus, Mrs. Leonard Martin.

ASMUS, Henry
b. 14 Oct 1899, Oberdorf, Russia
d. 29 Nov 1975, Saginaw, Michigan
Came to U.S.A. in 1911. He married Bertha H. MARTIN on May 1, 1921, in Saginaw. Surviving besides his wife are; one daughter; Mrs. Orville K. (Joyce) Fischer; three grandchildren, Jeffrey, Cynthia and Scott Fischer; one sister and one brother, Mrs. Leonard (Eva) Martin, of Saginaw; Mr. Fred Asmus, of Shields. A son, Ronald, and a daughter, Betty, have predeceased him

ASMUS, Hilda
b. 23 Aug 1912 - Sebewaing, Michigan
d. 28 Aug 2003 - Sebewaing, Michigan
From Casper Star Tribune, Casper, WY - 30 Aug 2003
Burial will follow in Valley View Cemetery. Daughter of David and Mary (Stoll) Asmus; and moved with the family to Fort Collins and Wellington, Colo., before relocating to Gering, Neb., at age 8. On Jan. 5, 1930, she married Ben STRICKER in Gering. Survivors include four children, Gerald Stricker and his wife of Torrington and JoAnn L. McNulty, Sandra C. Jenkins and her husband and Bruce D. Stricker and his wife, all of Denver; three sisters, Esther Rexius of Cheyenne, Mary Jane Fahlbusch of Scottsbluff, Neb., and Violet Kramer of Cheyenne; brother, Reuben Asmus of Scottsbluff; 12 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and six brothers.

ASMUS, Irvin E.
b. 12 Sep 1930 - Gering,Nebraska
d. 30 Oct 2002 - Torrington, Wyoming
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, Nebraska, 1 Nov 2002
TORRINGTON, Wyo. - Funeral services for Irvin E. Asmus, 72, of Torrington, Wyo., will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 4, 2002 at the First United Church of Christ with Rev. Thomas Hall officiating. Burial will follow in the Valley View Cemetery in Torrington, Wyo. Mr. Asmus died on Oct. 30 at his home in Torrington, Wyo. He was born on Sept. 12, 1930 in Gering, the son of David and Mary (Stoll) Asmus. On June 21, 1949 he married Mollie BUXBAUM in Sidney, Mont. He loved music and he played several instruments, including the piano and accordion, and he was the trombone player for the 'Polkateers' for many years. He is survived by his wife Mollie, of Torrington, Wyo.; a son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Julene Asmus of Lingle, Wyo.; a daughter, Kathy Lind of Morrill; four grandchildren, Steven Lind and his wife Gemi, Jordan Asmus, Jackson Asmus, and Jamie Asmus; and one great-grandson, Rowdy Lind; a brother, Rubin Asmus of Scottsbluff; four sisters, Hilda Stricker of Torrington, Wyo., Esther Rexius and Viola Kramer, both of Cheyenne, Wyo., and Mary Fahlbusch of Scottsbluff. He was preceded in death by his parents and five brothers, Bill, Conrad, Henry, Victor, and Dave.

ASMUS, Marie
b. 17 Jan 1885, Solfeldt, Russia
d. abt. 1966, Ft. Collins, CO
She was married to Jacob ASMUS June 25, 1903 in Russia and they came to America in 1906 to Ohio. Two years later they moved to Morgan County. Besides her husband, Mrs. Asmus is survived by seven children: Mrs. Martha Park and Mrs. Esther Spadi of Denver, Mrs. Helen Nuss of Sterling, Victor and Jacob Jr. of Fort Morgan, Edward and Harry of Fort Collins.

ASMUS, Molly
b. 14 Sep 1899, Oberdorf, Russia
d. 25 May 1968, Saginaw, Michigan
Immigrated to Sebewaing in 1912. She married Alex BALZER Sept. 17, 1917. Surviving, besides her husband, are three sons and four daughters. Raymond and Robert Balzer, Mrs. William (Esther) Wescott, Mrs. Walter (Frieda) Wasmiller, Alfred Balzer, Mrs. Robert (Shirley) Remer, Mrs. Joseph (Bertha) Eqypt; two sisters, Mrs. Henry Specht, and Mrs. Harry Wilson, both of Saginaw.

ASMUS, Philip, Jr.
b. 20 Jul 1903, Oberdorf, Russia
d. 3 Feb 1967, Detroit, Michigan
Immigrated to Sebewaing in 1912. He married Amelia STURTZ in 1922. She predeceased him May 17, 1944. He married Anna SCHADOWSKI April 29, 1951. Surviving besides his widow, are one son, Robert Asmus; also three sisters, Mrs. Alex (Mollie) Balzar, Mrs. Harry (Mary) Wilson and Mrs. Henry (Eva) Specht.

ASMUS, Phillip, Sr
b. 23 Sept. 1870, Oberdorf, Russia
d. 8 Mar 1942, Gagetown, Michigan
Mr. Asmus was born Sept. 13, 1870, in Russia. He married Eva HAFFNER Dec. 28, 1892, in Russia. He leaves his wife; four daughters, Mrs. Henry Specht of Freeland, and Mrs. Alex Balzer and Mrs. Peter Kimmel and Mrs. Conrad Mohr of Saginaw; a son Phillip of Gagetown. Additional information: Came to USA to Sebewaing in 1912.

ASMUS, Robert
b. 30 Nov 1912, Fort Collins, Colo.
d. 10 Mar 1981, Fort Collins, Colo.
He married Helen L. GREENWALT at Fort Collins on May 4, 1933. Survivors are his wife, Helen of Fort Collins; a son, Robert D; a sister, Rachel Augustine; a brother Harold of Eaton.

ATHERTON, Alma E. - See ALMA E. FOSE

AUERHEIMER, Irma Elsie
b. 8 Sept. 1900, Moundridge, Kansas
d. 2 Aug 1986, Canton, Kansas
From Hutchinson News - Monday - August 4, 1986
She married George P.VOGTS Feb. 26, 1922, at Moundridge. He died May 16, 1969. Survivors: sons, Merle, Melvin, William; daughters, Ruby Byrns, Daisy Taylor, Bernice Wilson; stepdaughter, Mildred Vogts; foster son, Raymond Wheeler; brother, Earl Auernheimer, Wichita; sisters, Mary Haury, Wichita, Myrtle Helms, Moundridge

AUERNHEIMER, Norma - See Norma Miller.

AULT, Alden J.
b. 17 Jun 1914, Kansas City, Kansas
d. 2 Jul 1983, Topeka, Kansas
From Hutchinson News
He married Wilma B. EDWARDS Dec. 25, 1938, at Oklahoma City. Survivors, Widow; brother, Charles B., Topeka.

AULTMAN, Clifford L.
b. 6 Sep 1906 - Longmont, Kansas
d. 19 Jan 1982 - Glendo, Wyoming
From Longmont Daily Times - Tuesday, January 19, 1982
Son of E. W. and Edith Leonard Aultman. He was married on Jan. 20,1934, in Longmont, to Dorothy JOHNSON, who preceded him in death on Dec. 15, 1981. He is survived by his brothers, Thomas E. Aultman, Denver, Elmo Aultman, Achorage, Ala., Merle Aultman, Westminister, and Lawrence Aultman, Eugene, Ore.; sisters, Mrs. Margaret Janke, Marquandt, Mo., and Mrs. Audrey Dickens, Longmont.

AUMILLER, Olivia Tautfest - See Olivia Haffner

AURICH, Marvin
b. 3 Jul 1915 - Higgins, Nebraska
d. 13 Mar 2006 - Gering, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE -19 Mar 2006
Burial was in the Dalton Cemetery. On August 31, 1938, he was married to Evelyn Carolyn Emma Alice LESSMAN at Salem Lutheran Church in Gurley. Marvin was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn; his parents Oscar and Annie Aurich; two brothers Leonard and Dick; and one sister Jeanette Ahlm. Survivors include one brother Loyde Aurich of Dalton; three daughters and sons-in-law Marlyce and Clark Schaffert of Hay Lakes, Alberta, Canada, Diana and Stu Hollman of Clatonia, Neb., and Barb and Ron Maul of Gering; nine grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

AUSTIN, Hattie E.
b. 11 Oct 1890, Wilson, Kansas
d. 26 May 1984, Hutchinson, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Joe WHITMER. He preceded her in death. Survivors: son, Harlan; sister, Mildred McQuire, Abilene.

AUSTON, Charles Edward
B. 1 Feb 1901 - Crawford County, Kansas
D. 29 May 1983 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Obituary Newspaper Clipping
Son of Alvin and Emma Auston. He was united in marriage to Hannah M. SCHWINDT on April 23, 1929. To this union were born four children: Charlene, Joan, Norma and Charles. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Earl in 1892 and Clyde in 1951, and one sister, Margaret Kuhl, in 1932. He is survived by his wife, Hannah; his son, Charles and wife Shyrlee; and his daughters, Charlene Fink and husband Vern., Joan Grimes and husband, Carol; and Norma Teater and husband Howard. In addition, there are twelve grandchildren: Elmer Dilsaver; Debra Parkhurst and husband William; Linda Grimes; Marsha Hoffman and husband John; John Grimes; Michael Teater and Geoffrey Teater. Burial at La Crosse Cemetery.

AXEL, Max
B. 10 Jun 1899 - Russia
D. 12 Mar 1977 - Denver, Colorado
From Denver Post Newspaper Clipping
Submitted by Ethel Lock
Burial will be in Rose Hill. Axel moved to Wisconsin in 1906. He married Dorothy BRONSTEIN in Denver in March 1926. He is survived by his widow; a daughter, Mrs. Stuart Gottesfeld, a son, David Axel; a sister, Mrs. Frank Shovers of Racine, Wis.

AXMAN, Mrs. Joseph B. (Maragert C. PAULUS AXMAN)
Obituary
Margaret C. Axman, 68, died July 30 (1982) at Great Bend. Born Margaret Paulus on April 27, 1914, at Olmitz, she married Joseph B. Axman on Nov. 9, 1938, at Olmitz. Survivors include the widower; and one sister, Mary Ann Mausolf, Hoisington.

AXMAN, Josephine
b. 30 Aug 1926 - Great Bend, Kansas
d. 27 Dec 1990 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Harvey WAGNER Aug. 30, 1948, in Great Bend. He died Dec. 7, 1984. Survivors include one sister, Thera Sohm Schmidler of Great Bend. Burial will be at St. Ann Cemetery in Olmitz.

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