Lower Volga Village Project

JACKSON, Gertrude M.
b. l1 Aug 1897, Kansas City
d. 4 Oct 1981, Denver, Colo.
From Hutchinson News - Tuesday, October 6, 1981
She was married to Peter P. SCHAFFER Nov. 11, 1926, at Kansas City. He died July 1, 1973.Survivor: son, Darrel.

JACOBI, Peter
b. 22 Mar 1872 - Neu Laub
d. 9 Apr 1942 - Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Submitted by Arliss (Klauser) Hoskins
Notes: Widow, 4 sons, l daughter, 2 brothers, l3 grandkids, l greatgran.

JACOBS, Fred
b. 10 Nov 1928, Norton
d. 28 Oct 1994, Liberal
From Newspaper Clipping
Son of Frederick A. and Lula Case Jacobs. On Jan. 23, 1948, he married Joyce BEATY at Norton. On Sept. 29,1990, he married Wilma Jean STRECKER ROSEL at Liberal. She survives. Other survivors include: five daughters: Sue Peterson, Tresa Stapleton, Marti Liudahl, Jamie Ellis, and Janel Spaulding; two step-sons, Steve and George Rosel; three step-daughters, Barbara Shuler, Joan Bohan, and Janet Willimon.

JACOBS, Gilbert H.
b. 27 Feb 1926 - Quinter, Kansas
d. 2 Oct 2003 - Quinter, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Saturday, October 4, 2003
Born to Joe and Katy (Jacobs) Jacobs. He married Gladys GOETZ on Aug. 16, 1952, in Victoria. Survivors include his wife, of the home; five sons, Jim, Phillipsburg, Doug, Garden City, Mike, Bloomington, Ill., Matt, Florence, K.Y, and Mark, Hays; a daughter, Norma Jean Jacobs, Hays; two brothers, Bill, Garden City, and Larry, Hays; a sister, Tillie Tjaden, Lindsborg; 10 grandchildren; and a step-granddaughter. Burial in St. Michael Cemetery.

JACOBS, Lawrence E.
b. 9 Nov 1913 - Odin, Kansas
d. 9 Jan 1988 - Hoisington, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Evelyn S. SCHAUF on Oct. 28, 1940, at Dubuque. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn of the home; two sons, Michael Jacobs of Iron River, Mich., and Lawrence B. Jacobs of Hoisington; two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Bonnie) Miller of Kinsley and Mrs. Gilbert (Joyce) Viets of Zionsville, Ind.; one brother, Vincent Jacobs of Hoisington; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Burial will be in St. Catherine's Cemetery at Dubuque.

JACOBS, Melvin A.
b. 7 Dec 1934 - Pfeifer, Kansas
d. 14 Jul 2004 - La Crosse, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Friday, July 15, 2004
Born to Andrew and Mary (Jacobs) Jacobs. He married Wanda OCHS on Nov. 24, 1954, in Great Bend. He was preceded in death by one sister, Shelbia "Sis" Huffhines; and two grandchildren, Kimberly Jacobs and Elizabeth Jacobs. Survivors include his wife, La Crosse; four sons, Melvin G. Jacobs, Great Bend, Theodore J. Jacobs, Goodland, Paul A. Jacobs, Great Bend, and Patrick L. Jacobs, Bison; a daughter, Diana L. Bakeberg, Gastonia, N.C.; two brothers, Delmas Jacobs, Hays, and Darrell Jacobs, Wichita; three sisters, Evelyn Bieker, Hays, Shirley Millikin, Neosho, Mo., and Norene Jacobs, Des Moines, Iowa; seven grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. Burial in La Crosse City Cemetery.

JACOBS, Victor J.
b. 15 Aug 1924 - Pfeifer, Kansas
d. 6 Mar 2007 - Leavenworth, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Wednesday - March 7, 2007
He was born Aug. 15, 1924, in Pfeifer to John Peter and Margaret (Kisner) Jacobs. Survivors include two sons, Gerald Jacobs, Olathe, and Bryan Jacobs, Denton, Texas; two daughters, Sheila Walters, Parkville, Mo., and Sharon Cox, Denton, Texas; two brothers, Ray Jacobs, Broomfield, Colo., and Alfred Jacobs, Salina; three sisters, Rose Breit, Wichita, and Virginia Schlegel and Bridgette Karst, both of Hays; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two wives, Mary B. (LEIKER) Jacobs, and Betty RANKIN Jacobs. Burial in Great Bend Cemetery.

JACOBS, Virgil A.
b. 12 Feb 1933 - Cordia, Kansas
d. 4 Jul 2002 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - July 11, 2002
He was born Feb. 12, 1933, in Cordia to Adam and Augustina (Wasinger) Jacobs. Survivors include a brother, Anthony, Godfrey, Ill.; and a sister, Sharon Swann, Oklahoma City. He was preceded in death by six brothers, Leroy, Donald, Darald, Romeo, Larry and Wilfred. Burial in La Crosse City Cemetery.

JACOBS, William
b. 3 Feb 1912 - Pfeifer, Kansas
d. 28 Jan 2007 - Victoria, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, January 30, 2007
He was born Feb. 3, 1912, in Pfeifer, the son of Alois "Albert" and Katherine Medar Jacobs. On Nov. 17, 1936, he married Sophia GRAF in Pfeifer. She died Jan. 26, 2006.
Survivors include: three sons, Chesley, Spring Valley, Ill., William D. and Merle P., both of Pfeifer; a daughter, Jane Silvia, Bellevue, Neb.; a sister, Rose Bahr, Great Bend; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Jerome and Clement Jacobs; five sisters, Adelheid Jacobs, Frances Jacobs, Pauline Breit, Mary Haberman and Dorothy Dreiling; and an infant brother, Joseph Jacobs.

JACOBSHAGEN, Leonora Belknap
b. 23 Mar 1897, Elgin, Ill
d. 17 Jan 1997, Hodgeman County
From Newspaper Clipping
Daughter of Herman and Leonora Belknap Jacobshagen. On Dec. 20, 1915, she married Gustav LINGENFELDER at Larned. He died March 26, 1977.Survivors include: two daughters: Verna Akin, Tacoma, Wash., and Frances Ankrom, Burdett. She was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Herman, and a brother, Frank B. Jacobshagen.

JACOBY, Agnes
b. 26 Aug 1914 - Windsor, Colorado
d. 3 Nov 2002
From Fort Collins Coloradoan, Fort Collins, Colorado - November 5, 2002
Interment will be at Resthaven Memory Gardens. Agnes, "Aggie," as some will know her, was born Aug. 26, 1914, in rural Windsor to William P. Jacoby and Marie Erbes Jacoby, both Volga German immigrants. She married William "Bill" STUGART on April 7, 1935, in Wheatland, Wyo. Survivors include sons James William Stugart of Round Rock, Texas, David Benjamin Stugart of Scottsdale, Ariz., and daughter Carol Ann Stugart of El Cajon, Calif. She had four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Agnes was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, William Jacoby, Jr

JAEGER, Josephine
b. 30 Jul 1895, Emporia
d. 11 Aug 1981, Great Bend
From Hutchinson News - Thursday, August 13, 1981
She married Otto KOPKE in 1916, at Hoisington. He died Jan. 30, 1951. Survivors: sons, Warren, Larry, both of Great Bend; daughters, Mrs. Della Louise Holm, Smithville, Ark.; Mrs. Joan Wonsetler, Hayward, Calif.

JAHNKE, Eunice I.
b. 9 Mar 1912, Woodbine, Kansas
d. 16 Nov 1999, Abilene, Kansas
From Salina Journal - November 17, 1999
Her husband, Solomon RIFFEL, died in 1998. Survivors include a son, Nolan; a daughter, Lois McCulley.

JANKE, Allen Wayne
b. 11 Jul 1942 - Hays, Kansas
d. 17 Oct 2005 - Ness County, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, October 20, 2005
Son of Lester A. and Helen Peterson Janke. On Feb. 13, 1966, he married Jeanette REGIER at Bazine. She survives. Other survivors include: two sons, Aaron W., Houston, and Grant A., Omaha, Neb.; his mother, Hutchinson; a brother, Gary, Double Oak, Texas; and a sister, Karen Schwartzkopf, Hutchinson. He was preceded in death by his father. Burial will be in McCracken Cemetery.

JANKE, Ray F.
Ray F. Janke, 74, died Jan. 11, (1984) in Wichita.
Janke is survived by the widow, Blanche; a son, William; one sister, Freda Harrington, Hoisington.

JANKE, Shirley Harvey
b. 5 May 1926 - Junction City, Kansas
d. 15 Sep 2006 - Chapman, Kansas
From Abilene Reflector-Chronicle - September 19, 2006
He was born May 5, 1926, in Junction City, the son of Harvey Benjamin and Nell (Siebring) Janke. He married Wiladene Elaine SCHULTZ on March 25, 1947, at the Lyona United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Wiladene of the home; one son, Mark Janke of rural Junction City; one daughter, Marsha Janke Shafer of Sundance, Wyo.; one sister, Bonnie Black of Atlanta, Ga.; one brother, Robert Janke of rural Junction City; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Mike Janke, in 1998; one sister, Marge McFarland; and two brothers, James Janke and Russell David Janke. Burial was in Lyona Cemetery.

JANNE, Della
Spouse's Family from Dreispitz, Russia
b. 4 Jan 1900, Dorrance, Kansas
d. 8 Apr 1969, Wilson, Kansas
Additional informaton: Della Janne married Frederick D. Heinze April 9, 1919

JANNE, Edward H.
b. 12 Jan 1908, Dorrance
d. 29 Aug 1985, Salina
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Ella PHILLIPS October 22,1930, Russell. Survivors: wife; 2 sons, Duane and Marvin; sister, Katherine Miller, Wilson.

JANNE, Evelyn Faye
b. 18 Feb 1930 - Dorrance, Kansas
d. 14 Jun 1999 - Northern Colorado
From Frieda Karst Collection*
Born to William John and Anna Marie (Kunz) Janne. She married H. J. "John" WACH on Nov. 22, 1950 in Raton, NM. Survivors are her husband, John, of the home; one daughter, Leslie Heinz of Evans; two sons, Jim Wach of Evans and Dan Wach of Omaha, NE; a sister, Doris Rohr of Hays; a brother, Melvin Janne of Gorham; one grandson; and four step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Harold Janne. Inurnment in Sunset Memorial Gardens.

JANNE, Everett E.
b. 10 Feb 1922 - Dorrance, Kansas
d. 12 Nov 1997 - College Station,Texas
From Tribune to Everett E. Janne by William C. Welch
Everett is survived by his wife, LaVerne and two sons and daughters-in-law, Randy and Chris Janne of Paducah, Kentucky, and Rex and Anna Janne of Collete Station, one grandson, Matt, and two brothers and sisters-in-law, Kenneth and Doris Janne of Wichita, Kansas, and Keithand Vivian Janne of Lenexa, Kansas.

JANNE, Katherine
b. 10 May 1906 - Dorrance, Kansas
d. 2 Nov 1989 - Ellsworth, Kansas
She married Walter MILLER on November 20, 1934, in Dorrance. He died September 27, 1980. There were no children.

JANNE, Kenneth Dean
Family from Dreispitz, Russia
b. 12 October 1923 - Dorrance, Kansas
d. 1 April 2003 - Wichita, Kansas
From Wichita Eagle - Wednesday, April 2, 2003
He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl Emil Johannes "Charley" and Meta Heinze Janne; and a brother, Everett. Survivors include his wife, Doris of the home; two sons, Wayne and his wife, Sharon, and Richard and his wife, Nicki, all of Wichita; a daughter, Barbara DeHaan of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.; a brother, Keith and his wife, Vivian, of Bixby, Okla.; a sister-in-law, Laverne Janne of College Station, Texas; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Wichita Park Cemetery

JANSSEN, Caroline A.
b. 5 Jun 1912, Lorraine
d. 27 Sept 1999, Scott City
From Newspaper Clipping
Daughter of Alfred and Carrie Kipp Janssen Sr. On Aug. 17, 1938, she married Charles R. SOCOLOFSKY at Lorraine. He died on May 30, 1990. Survivors include: two daughters, Carol Ohmart and Barbara Hintz. She was preceded in death by a brother and a sister.

JANSSEN, Dwain Meyer
b. 2 Mar 1925 - Lyons, Kansas
d. 4 Nov 2005 - Lyons, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, November 6,2005
Son of Irvin H. and Retta Meyer Janssen. On April 6, 1947, he married Doris M. NUSS, at Wilson. She survives. Other survivors include: a daughter, Brenda, and husband, Daryl Brock, Little River; a sister, Hermine Jo Leet, Dodge City; two grandchildren, Heather and husband, Jeffrey Steinert, and Michelle Brock, all of Wichita; three great-grandchildren, Brock Steinert, Alexander Steinert and Nathan Steinert, all of Wichita; two nephews, Charles Leet Jr., Jetmore, and Richard Leet, Hutchinson. He was preceded in death by a sister, Marjorie Dickerson; a nephew, Jerry Dickerson; and a niece Judy Dickerson Moody. Burial will be in Lyons Municipal Cemetery.

JANSSEN, Eldo H.
b. 21 Jan 1910 - Garber, Oklahoma
d. 31 Jul 2002 - Ellsworth, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - August 1, 2002
He was born Jan. 21, 1910, at Garber, Okla., the son of Bruno M. and Louise Goecker Janssen. On Oct. 14, 1934, he married Beulah MONTGOMERY at Enid, Okla. She survives. Other survivors include: a son, Robert E., Portland, Ore.; a daughter, Carolyn L. Beauchamp, Prairie Village; and three granddaughters. He was preceded in death by a brother and a sister.

JANSSEN, Margaret
b. 22 Mar 1888 - Claflin, Kansas
d. 25 Sep 1946 - Larned, Kansas
The Larned Chronoscope, Larned, Kansas, Thursday, October 3, 1946
Eldest daughter of Remmer and Louisa Janssen. On October 19, 1909, she was united in marriage to Adam GALLIART at Clafliln. To this union were born five children, two sons, Leo and Glenn, and two daughters, Mrs. Elsie Rice and Mrs. Edna Unruh, all of Larned survive her. Another son, Lt. Fred Galliart, was killed in action in the Italian Campaign October 25, 1944. Her father, mother, and two brothers, Deitrich and William preceded her in death. Besides her husband, two sons and two daughters she is survived by five grandchildren, her step-mother Mrs. Albina Janssen of Holyrood; seven sisters, Mrs. Lucy Mlyner of Hoisington; Mrs. Fred Walters of McPherson,; Mrs. Ralph Pitzer of Fayetfille, Ark.; Mrs. John McCarey of Manhattan; Mrs. Howard Bossing of Claflin; Mrs. Martin Mehl and Mrs. Floyd Call of Holyrood; and four brothers, Oren Janssen of Solomon; Ed Janssen of Richland, Wash.; Raymond Janssen of Holyrood; and Alfred Janssen of San Diego, Calif.; and other relatives and many friends. Music was provided by the Ladies quartet of the Zook Methodist Church, Mrs. Alfred Posey, Mrs. Harry Colglazier, Mrs. Orva Chesterman, and Mrs. Agnes Zook. Pallbearers were men who had been neighbors of the Galliart family while living on the farm southeast of Larned: Fred Doll, Owen Smith, Hugh Bowman, Walter Fergus, Morgan Yeager and Clarence Buhrer. Interment was in the Larned Cemetery.

JANSSEN, Vernon E.
b. 4 Jan 1921 - Lorraine, Kansas
d. 5 Dec 2006 - Wichita, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, December 7, 2006
He was born Jan. 4, 1921, in Lorraine, the son of Herman G. and Christina Steenbock Janssen. On July 23, 1950, he married Ione C. FARVER in Little River. She died Aug. 27, 2001.
Survivors include: two sons, Royce and wife, Beverly, Inman, and David Janssen and wife, Katie O'Leary, Wichita; a daughter, Cynthia Janssen and husband, Alvin Dukes, Naples, Fla.; two brothers, Arlen, Geneseo, and Jerome, Ellsworth; and three grandchildren, Brett, Pamela and Matthew Janssen. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Melva Splitter and Wanda Olson. Burial will be in Bean Cemetery, Little River.

JANTZ, Alvin F.
b. 11 Mar 1917 -Inola, Oklahoma
d. 2 Aug 2005 - Newton, Kansas
From Huchinson (Kan) News -Thursday, August 4, 2005, Newton Kansan - Thursday, August 4, 2005
Son of Ferdinand and Anna Friesen Jantz. On June 15, 1941, he married Marie F. BERGMAN at Newton. She survives. Other survivors include: three sons, James A., Wichita, Allen E., Sacramento, Calif., and Jerald C., Newton; a daughter, Janice M. Donovan, Salt Lake City, Utah; a brother, Ted Jantz, Reseda, Calif.; two sisters, Selma Ladwig, Ponca City, Okla., and Elvera Pankratz, Inola, Okla.; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers; and four sisters. Graveside service in Haven of Rest Cemetery, rural Hillsboro.

JANTZ, Bob Lee
b. 3 Jul 1952 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 23 Jun 2005 - Pratt, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, June 25, 2005
Son of Wesley and Evelyn Ratzlaff Jantz. Survivors include: a daughter, Marsha Christie, Pratt; five brothers, Wes, and Richard, both of Haviland, John, Iowa, Jerry, McLough, and Dennis, Lawrence; two sisters, Esther Robinson, Louisville, and Ann Gardner, Pratt; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Matthew L.; and two brothers, Ed and Rudy.

JANTZ, Catherine I
b. 23 Mar 1926 - Meno, Oklahoma
d. 9 May 2004 -
From Enid News - Wednesday, May 12, 2004
A graveside service in Memorial Park Cemetery. Born to John J. and Carrie Koehn Jantz. She married William O. "Bill" DAWSON on Dec. 2, 1942. Surviving are two sons, Larry of Denver and Richard of Enid; one daughter, Bernice Nichols of Denver; one brother, Joe; one sister, Dorthy; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, three brothers and three sisters.

JANTZ, Clarence E.
b. 18 Jan 1925 - Belvedere, Kansas
d. 19 Feb 2005 - Atwater, Califoria
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, February 23, 2005
He was preceded in death by his parents, John B. and Elizabeth Jantz; brothers, Charlie and Clyde Jantz, sister, Betty Otto; and a son-in-law, Christopher Young. Survivors include: his loving wife of 55 years, Euila; his two daughters, Alicia Young, and Patricia Warkentin and husband Ballard, all of Atwater, Calif.; his four grandchildren, Jennifer Phillips and husband Nathan, Merced, Calif., Kelly Chiero and husband John, Kevin Warkentin, and Carrie Young, all of Atwater, Calif. He was the next to the youngest child in the family of nine siblings and is survived by his sisters, Leona Eason of Atwater, Calif., and Edith Unruh of Newton; brothers, Curtis, Atwater, Calif., Clifford, Canton, and Chester, Greensburg. Interment will be in Winton Cemetery District, Winton, Calif.

JANTZ, Deacon Richard Dean
b. 22 Jul 1942 - Gray County, Kansas
d. 31 Jan 2007 - Montezuma, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, February 1, 2007
He was born July 22, 1942, in rural Gray County, the son of Jacob A. and Lizzie Koehn Jantz. On July 21, 1963, he married Beatrice E. HARMS in Montezuma. She survives.
Other survivors include: two sons, Clark and Jeff, both of Montezuma; four daughters, Rhonda Koehn, Joan Koehn, Valerie Isaac and Sharon Schmidt, all of Montezuma; three brothers, Gary, James and Max Jantz, all of Montezuma; a sister, Karen Friesen, Ingalls; and 19 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by an infant brother, Jon Jantz. Burial in Homeland Mennonite Church Cemetery, Montezuma.

JANTZ, Delores
b. 23 Dec 1929 - Tampa, Kansas
d. 6 Sep 2006 - Canton, Kansas
From Hillsboro Star Journal - September 13, 2006
Born Dec. 23, 1929, near Tampa, she was the daughter of Ben and Alma (Johnson) Jantz Jr. On June 10, 1949, she married Orville RICHERT near Tampa. He died earlier this year.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Flora Jean Carlson. Survivors include two sons, Verlin Richert of Assaria and Bentley Richert of Abbyville; two daughters, Krystal Jensen of Roxbury and Annette Goering of Great Bend; four brothers, Fiennes Jantz of Durham, Manford Jantz of Connecticut, Gerald Jantz of Utah, and Kenneth Jantz of Arizona; six sisters, Geneva Stucky of McPherson, Evelyn Potts, Donna Phillips, Shirley Branch, Joan Huntoon, and Sharon Wisdom, all of Wichita; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Burial was in Peace Valley Cemetery, rural Durham. Note: Orville W. Richert died May 25, 2006.

JANTZ, Edward H.
b. 8 May 1918 - Syracuse, Kansas
d. 13 Sep 2006 - Lehigh, Kansas
From Salina Journal -Friday, September 15, 2006, Hutchinson (Kan) News - September 15, 2006
He was born May 8, 1918, in Syracuse, the son of David J. and Elizabeth Unruh Jantz. On Oct. 16, 1945, he married Ella BULLER in Lehigh. She died in 1990. On Sept. 8, 1991, he married Edna NICKEL in Lehigh. She died in 2006. Survivors include: a daughter, Saundra Quiring, Topeka; Edna's five children; a brother, Arthur Jantz, Hillsboro; a sister, Nettie Hiebert, Hillsboro; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Connie Jantz Curtis. Burial will be in Lehigh Mennonite Cemetery.

JANTZ, Elma
b. 9 Jan 1913 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 5 Jan 2007 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, January 7, 2007
She was born Jan. 9, 1913, in Hillsboro, the daughter of Jacob L. and Lena Unruh Jantz. On Aug. 4, 1935, she married Edwin FUNK in rural Hillsboro. He died in 2005. Survivors include: three sons, Virgil, Topeka, Loren, Hillsboro, and Gordon, Wichita; a daughter, Violet Dalke, Hillsboro; nine grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Haven of Rest Cemetery, rural Hillsboro

JANTZ, Erma
b. 7 May 1909 - Roxbury, Kansas
d. 22 May 2005 - Montezuma, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, May 23, 2005
Daughter of Eli B. and Adina Eck Jantz. On April 6, 1930, she married Abe H. KOEHN at Montezuma. He died November 1983. Survivors include: two sons, Lynn, Hartley, Texas; and Terry, Imperial, Neb.; four daughters, Lenora Unruh, Belleville, Pa., Pearl Ensz, Inman, Lucille Koehn, Montezuma, and Karen Wickey, Scottsville, Ky.; a brother, Elmer Jantz, Burns; a sister, Frances Koehn, Montezuma; 33 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two children, Elton Koehn and Delilah Dirks; four brothers, Walter, Homer Lee, Harvey and Clifford Jantz; two sisters, Alice Koehn and Evelyn Jantz; and two grandchildren. Burial will be in North Mennonite Cemetery.

JANTZ, Erwin Lewis
b. 13 May 1913 - Goltry, Oklahoma
d. 13 Feb 2007 - Montezuma, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday - February 15, 2007
He was born May 13, 1913, in Goltry, Okla., the son of Jonas and Anna Schmidt Jantz. On Aug. 19, 1935, he married Leah UNRUH in Sublette. She died Nov. 24, 2000. Survivors include: a son, Richard, Mayer, Ariz.; a daughter, Maxine D. Odell, Montezuma; three brothers, Alvin and Walter, both of Syracuse, and Johnnie, Montezuma; two sisters, Alvina Schmidt, Prescot, Ariz., and Jane Schmidt, Syracuse; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Henry and Bill Jantz; three sisters, Ella Mae Koehn, Mable Jantz and Goldie Mae Jantz; and a grandson. Burial in North Mennonite Cemetery, Montezuma.

JANTZ, Eva
b. 5 Jan 1901 -Harrington, Kansas
d. 23 Feb 2005 - Moundridge, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, February 24, 2005
Daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth Koehn Jantz. On May 4, 1919, she married Mano KOEHN at Fairview, Okla. He died Sept. 27, 1987. Survivors include: six sons, Jacob and Vernon, both of Burns, Harlan, Newton, Harvey, Potwin, Walter, Loboville, Tenn., and Marvin, Motterey, Tenn.; 23 grandchildren; and 58 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Elmer; a daughter, Alene Koehn; five brothers, Ben, Abe, Bill, Dave and Pete Jantz; and two sisters, Lena Becker and Carrie Becker. Burial will be in Eden Mennonite Church Cemetery, Burns.

JANTZ, Francis
b. 27 Dec 1921 - Cimarron, Kansas
d. 15 Feb 2005 - Wichita, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, February 17, 2005
Son of Reuben and Ella Koehn Jantz. On Oct. 2, 1948, he married Darlene Howland. She died May 21, 1983. On Sept. 22, 1984, he married Sondra BRIGGS at Cimarron. She survives. Other survivors include: a son, Kevin Jantz, Cimarron, two step- sons, Randy Briggs, Viola, and Justin Briggs, Dodge City; a step- daughter, Michele Gifford, Park City; a brother, Leo Jantz, Cimarron; a sister, Anna Mae Clark, Wichita; five grandchildren; seven stepgrandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and numerous nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Delane Jantz and Jim Clark; and two brothers, Dallas and Millard Jantz. Burial will be in Cimarron Cemetery.

JANTZ, Harvey B.
b. 12 Feb. 1921 - Marion County, Kansas
d. 3 May 2006 - Moundridge, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Friday, May 5, 2006, Hillsboro Star Journal - May 10, 2006
Son of Ben T. and Lavina Koehn Jantz. On May 18, 1947, he married Maeline W. SCHMIDT in Galva. She survives. Other survivors include: three sons, Stanley and Gordon, both of Greeley, Colo., and Vincent, Tampa; two daughters, Janice Ralston, Long Beach, Calif., and Janell Unruh, Galva; two brothers, Obed, New Plymouth, Idaho, and Willard, Atwater, Calif.; two sisters, Amanda Wedel, Moundridge, and Lela Wedel, Tampa; and 13 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Noah, Irvin, Abe and Jonah; and a sister, Mildred Koehn. Burial will be in Lone Tree Church Cemetery, rural Galva.

JANTZ, Jennie Belle
b. 15 Jan 1914 - McPherson County, Kansas
d. 9 Jul 2002 - Montezuma, Kansas
From Garden City Telegram - July 11, 2002
She was born Jan. 15, 1924, in McPherson County, the daughter of Dan J. and Eva Jantz Unruh. On Jan. 25, 1942, she married Clayton UNRUH at Galva. She is survived by four sons, Gerald and Larry Unruh, both of Hartley, Texas, Ron Unruh, Deerfield, and LeRoy Unruh, Amarillo, Texas; two daughters, Marlys Esau, Montezuma, and Flora Martin, Ulysses; two brothers, Sidney Unruh, Moundridge, and Curtis Unruh, Galva; 23 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Her husband died July 23, 1992. She also was preceded in death by her parents; an infant son, Dennis Unruh; a brother, Brinton Unruh, and a sister, Nancy Becker. Burial will be in Salem Mennonite Church Cemetery, Copeland.

JANTZ, Kerwin K.
b. 14 Feb 1919 - Goessel, Kansas
d. 5 Jan 2007 - Wichita, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, January 7, 2007
He was born Feb. 14, 1919, in Goessel, the son of Emil M. and Sarah Jane Holdeman Jantz. He married Rosella JANZEN. She died in 1980. On April 26, 1981, he married Elda KOEHN SIEMENS in Newton. She survives. Survivors include: a son, Donald R., Albuquerque, N.M.; a daughter, Carol Friesen, Newton; three stepsons, Robert Siemens, rural Sedgwick, Harvey Siemens, Valley Center, and Dennis Siemens, Newton; a stepdaughter, Carol Heibert, Newton; a sister, Beyrl Isaak, Inman; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 12 step-grandchildren; and 22 step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Milderd, and Winston; and a sister, Floris Miller. Burial will be in Restlawn Garden of Memory.

JANTZ, Lester and Shirley (Stucky)
50th Wedding Annivesary
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, July 31, 2005
Lester Jantz and the former Shirley Stucky were married Aug. 5, 1955, at Eden Mennonite Church, Moundridge. Their children and spouses are Steve and Heidi Jantz, McPherson, Tony and Joleen Jantz, and Jeff and Angie Krehbiel, all of McPherson. They have eight grandchildren.

JANTZ, Lillian May
b. 2 Apr 1922 - Tampa, Kansas
d. 28 Aug 2003 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Newton Kansan - August 30, 2003
Born to Peter H. and Lena (Wedel) Jantz in Tampa. She married Virgil T. MAY on April 24, 1940, in Newton. He preceded her in death. Survivors include: three sons, James A. May of Hillsboro, Thomas W. May of Steele, Mo., and Melvin R. Ray of Doniphan, Mo.; two daughters, Carol Y. Johnson of Kennett, Mo., and Peggy I. Zolman of Steele, Mo.; two brothers, Verlin G. Jantz and Dalin D. Jantz, both of Denver; five sisters, Neola P. Anderson of Pueblo West, Colo., Sadie E. Soukup and Ines J. Parker, both of Pueblo, Colo., Verene V. Eason of Newton and Evelyn L. Partridge of Mesquite, Texas; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She also was preceded in death by two children. Burial will be in Doyle Valley Cemetery.

JANTZ, Linda
B. 24 Jun 1905 - Durham, Kansas
D. 1 Feb 2002 - Goessel, Kansas
From Salina Journal - February 3, 2002
Her husband, Peter RICHERT, died in 1984. Survivors include a son, Orville of Durham; a daughter, Lillian F. Peters of Newton; a sister, Alma Funk of Hillsboro; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Burial will be in Peace Valley Cemetery,

JANTZ, Marcellus
b. 1 May 1917 - McPherson County, Kansas
d. 27 June 2002 - Newton, Kansas
From Newton Kansan - July 1, 2002
He was born May 1, 1917, to Daniel and Anna (Steiner) Jantz in McPherson County. Survivors include: three brothers, Marion Jantz of Horton, Mo., Jason Jantz of McPherson and Donald Jantz of Butler, Mo.; and five sisters, Adella Jantz of Hesston, Bernice Nightengale of Ingalls, Waneta Amstutz of Topeka, Emily Nachtigal of Hutchinson and Roma Jantz of Hesston. Burial will be in Meridian Church Cemetery in rural Hesston.

JANTZ, Martin L.
b. 23 Oct 1921 - Glendive, Montana
d. 13 Feb 2002 - Marion, Kansas
From Hillsboro Star Journal - March 8, 2002
Son of Peter and Mary (Thomas) Jantz. In 1944 he married Helen WUNSCH of Marion.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Joe, Dick, Frank and Arthur; and sisters, Eva Nickel and Lorena Wedel. Survivors include his wife of the home; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Cheryl Jantz; daughter and son-in-law, Janice and Mike Bell; brother, Paul Jantz of Lake Havasu City, Ariz.; sisters, Lydia Duerksen of Hillsboro, Ruth Suderman of Newton, and Susie Yeakel of Denair, Calif.; and three grandchildren. Burial was at Marion Cemetery in Marion.

JANTZ, Melvin A.
b. 9 Sep 1915 - Tampa, Kansas
d. 28 Oct 2005 - Moundridge, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, October 31, 2005
Son of Alfred B. and Susie Redger Jantz. On July 22, 1937, he married Sadie M. DECKER in Galva. She died July 3, 2005. Survivors include: three sons, Dwight, Newton, Merle, North Pole, Alaska, and Royce, Moundridge; a daughter, Mary Ford, Wichita; a brother, Harold, North Newton; two sisters, Elvera Dirks, Berryton, and Darlene Unruh, Hillsboro; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Jonathan, Arthur, Nathan and Norman Jantz; and three sisters, Verna Decker, Hulda Decker and Elizabeth Jantz. Burial will be in West Zion Church Cemetery.

JANTZ, Mildred J.
b. 25 Mar 1916 - Chickasha, Oklahoma
d. 13 Oct 2002 - Halstead, Kansas
From Newton Kansan - October 15, 2002
She was born March 25, 1916, to Benjamin J. and Amelia Schmidt Jantz in Chickasha, Okla. They preceded her in death. Survivors include: two sons, Herbert D. Koehn of Newton and Earl L. Koehn of Thornton, Colo.; two brothers, Lincoln Jantz and Ervin Jantz, both of Chickasha; seven sisters, Leona Jantz of Mt. Lehman, British Columbia, Canada, Iva Becker of Halstead, Annie Ratzlaff of Canton, Malinda Schmidt of Montezuma, Rubie Koehn of Galva, Pauline Decker of Sedgwick and Elizabeth Crawford of Norman, Okla.; and two grandchildren. She also was preceded in death by a brother, Harry Jantz. Burial will be in Halstead Cemetery.

JANTZ, Millard G.
b. 28 Sep 1920 - Gray County, Kansas
d. 13 Feb 2003 - Cimarron, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, February 15, 2003
Son of Reuben T. and Ella Koehn Jantz. On March 23, 1943, he married Leyon HERRON at Cimarron. She died Sept. 18, 2000. Survivors include: two sons, Larry, Hays, and Richard, Lawrence; two daughters, Anita Ewart and Pam Gleason, both of Cimarron; two brothers, Francis and Leo Jantz, both of Cimarron; a sister, Anna Mae Clark, Wichita; six grandchildren; and a great-grandson. He was preceded in death by a brother, Dallas Jantz. Burial will be in Cimarron Cemetery, Cimarron.

JANTZ, Pauline Marjorie
b. 31 Oct 1923 - Fairview, Oklahoma
d. 18 May 2004 - Fairview, Oklahoma
From Enid (Okla) News - Wednesday, May 19, 2004
Burial will be in Cedar Cemetery. Born to Henry B. and Elizabeth Jane Koehn Jantz. Surviving are three brothers, Olan of Jefferson, Iowa, Raymond of Tulsa and Lawrence of Midwest City; and one sister, Louesia Ulrich of Oklahoma City. She was preceded in death by her twin brother.

JANTZ, Ruth M.
b. 18 May 1927 - Bloomfield, Montana
d. 16 Sep 2005 - Hesston, Kansas
From Wichita Eagle - Sunday, September 18, 2005, Hutchinson (Kans) News - Monday, September 19, 2005
Daughter of Peter T. and Mary Thomas Jantz. On Aug. 22, 1952, she married Robert SUDERMAN, SR., at Newton. He survives. Other survivors include: two sons, Robert Jr., San Luis Obispo, Calif., and David, Wichita; a brother, Paul Jantz, Lake Havasu City, Ariz.; and three granddaughters. She was preceded in death by five brothers, Dick, Joe, Frank, Martin and Arthur Jantz; and four sisters, Lorena Wedel, Susie Yeakel, Eva Nickel and Lydia Duerksen. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

JANTZ, Viola Iva
b. 15 Dec 1913 - Meno, Oklahoma
d. 27 Oct 2004 - Fairview, Oklahoma
From Enid News and Eagle - Thursday, October 28, 2004, Enid News and Eagle - Thursday, October 21, 2004
Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery, Enid. Born to Henry and Ida Becker Jantz. She married Bill ENTZ March 25, 1939. Surviving are two daughters, Connie Hull of Arlington, Texas, and Sandra Cooley of Ringwood; three grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bill; two brothers, Orlando and Oliver Jantz and one son-in-law, Bob Anderson.

JANTZ, W. J
b. 1 Mar 1919 - Copeland, Kansas
d. 15 Dec 2005 - Montezuma, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, December 17, 2005
Son of Jonas and Anna Schmidt Jantz. On Aug. 11, 1945, he married Vera DECKER in Wichita. She survives. Other survivors include: two sons, Gerald, Littleton, Colo., and Ron, Copeland; a daughter, Sharon Smith, Ensign; four brothers, Ervin and Johnnie, both of Montezuma, and Alvin and Walter, both of Syracuse; two sisters, Alvina Schmidt, Prescott Valley, Ariz., and Jane Schmidt, Syracuse; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Henry Jantz; and a sister, Ella Mae Koehn. Burial will be in North Mennonite Church Cemetery.

JANTZ, Willard Kurt
b. 12 Nov 1920 - Odessa, Washington
d. 17 Apr 2004 - Overland Park, Kansas
From Wichita (Kan) Eagle - Tuesday, April 20, 2004
Willard married Marjorie ENZ in 1943. They had three children and resided in Wichita until 1965, when they moved to Prairie Village.

JANTZEN, Bertha Elsie
b. 19 Jul 1916 - Plymouth, Nebraska
d. 15 Feb 2007 - North Newton, Kansas
From Newton Kansan - Friday, February 16, 2007
She married Alfred T. PENNER on Feb. 17, 1939, in the former Kilpatrick Mennonite Church on the Gage/Jefferson County line. Bertha’s husband, Alfred, died on May 2, 1994. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Alex and Helen Ensz Jantzen, as well as all of her seven siblings and their spouses. She is survived by four sons, Marvin and his wife, Ruth, of Newton; Harold and his wife, Barbara, of Akron, Pa.; Milbert and his wife, Ruth, of Indianapolis; and Tim and his wife, Faith, of Harper. She also is survived by one brother-in-law, Frank Penner, and two sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Reimer and Margaret Boyce, all of Beatrice. At the time of her death, Bertha had nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Internment in the Mennonite cemetery at the church.

JANTZEN, Clarence E.
b. 18 Aug 1916 - Sublette, Kansas
d. 12 Mar 2006 - Moundridge, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, March 15, 2006
Son of Enoch Jantzen and Susie Voth. On Nov. 17, 1946, he married Ruth V. KOEHN in Galva. She survives. Others survivors include: three sons, Byron, Walker, Mo., Delano, Peoria, Ariz., and Wendell Jantzen, Youngtown, Ariz.; two daughters, Rita Hochstettler, Macon, Miss., and Georgia Hochstettler, Gentry, Ark.; two brothers, Alvin, Glenn, Calif., and Franklin Jantzen, Canon, Ga.; and three sisters, Gracie Koehn, Livingston, Calif., Goldie Koehn, Artois, Calif., and Susie Ann Koehn, Galva. He was preceded in death by a son, Randall Jantzen; three brothers, Samuel, Curtis and Jonnie Jantzen; and four sisters, Helen Smith, Lorena Smith, Edna Giesbrecht and Julia Koehn. Burial will be in Lone Tree Church Cemetery, rural Galva.

JANTZEN, Henry
b. 19 May 1905 - Okeene, Oklahoma
d. 6 Mary 1986 - Okeene, Oklahoma
From OKEENE RECORD-MAY 15,1986
He and Rachel LAUBACH were married April 20, 1927, in Okeene and lived on their farm for 59 years. He is survived by his wife, Rachel; two daughters and their husbands, Kenneth and Mildred Slaght, and Earl and Dorothy Randolph; one brother Adolph, Hitchcock; one sister, Lydia Johnson, Fresno, California; four grandchilren, Linda Taylor, Sandra Blehm, Kelly Merrifield and Taylor Randolph; and three great-grandchilren, Trevoer Taylor, and Sara and Henry Merrifield. He was preceded in death by his parents, and infant son, ten brothers and three sisters. Interment was at Roselawn Cemetery.

JANTZEN, Johnny E.
b. 14 Apr 1928 - Montezuma, Kansas
d. 12 Nov 2004 - Montezuma, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, November 13, 2004
Son of Enoch and Susanna Voth Jantzen. On July 4, 1948, he married Pauline Maxine KAHN at Winton, Calif. She survives, Montezuma. Other survivors include: three sons, Rodney and Daniel, both of Hamilton City, Calif., and Johnny Jr., Chico, Calif.; five daughters, Virginia Koehn, Scotia, Neb., Rachel Unruh, Glenn, Calif., Priscilla Jantzen, Montezuma, Evangela Koehn, Scotia, Neb., and Rosetta Jantzen, Montezuma; three brothers, Clarence, Moundridge, Alvin, Glenn, Calif., and Franklin, Blairsville, Ga.; three sisters, Gracie Koehn, Hilmar, Calif., Goldie Koehn, Artois, Calif., and Susie Koehn, Galva; 21 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by two brothers and four sisters.Burial will be in Cimarron Cemetery.

JANTZEN, Lubin W.
b. 25 May 1916 - Paso Robles, California
d. 25 Feb 2007 - Hesston, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, March 1, 2007
He was born May 25, 1916, in Paso Robles, Calif., the son of Frank F. and Anna Wiebe Jantzen. He married Matilda "Tillie" MUELLER. She survives. Survivors include: three sons, Daniel, Arvada, Colo., Jim, Newton, and Jonathan, Newton; a daughter, Esther A., Pomona, Calif.; a sister, Anna L., Stockton, Calif.; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Aron E. and Richard F. Jantzen; and a sister Ruth E. Roth. Burial in Restlawn Cemetery

JANTZEN, Richard W.
b. 30 Jul 1922 - Beatrice, Nebraska
d. 20 May 2006 - Topeka, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, May 23, 2006
Son of Jacob and Helen Jantzen. On June 14, 1948, he married Hilda L. PENNER in North Newton. She died Aug. 19, 1997. Survivors include: a son, a daughter, two brothers, including Paul Jantzen, Hillsboro; a sister, Helen Ruth Unruh, North Newton; and five grandchildren.

JANTZEN, Wallace Dean
b. 6 Sep 1932 - Protection, Kansas
d. 7 Nov 2005 - Protection, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, November 8, 2005
Son of Allen and Viola Bell Jantzen. On Sept. 25, 1950, he married Marietta HERMAN at Ashland. She survives. Other survivors include: a son, Robert, Guymon, Okla.; two daughters, Betty Jantzen and Mary Ellen Jantzen, both of Wichita; a sister, Carol Kingsley, Arkansas City; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Josephine Ewy. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Ashland.

JANZEN, Abe H.
b. 9 Jun 1910 - West Branch Township, Kansas
d. 2 Nov 2003 - Hutchinson, Kansas
From Newton Kansan - Wednesday, November 5, 2003
Born to Cornelius K. and Sarah (Hiebert) Janzen. He married Elizabeth HIEBERT July 12, 1937, in Buhler. She survives. Other survivors include: two sons, Levi of Hutchinson and Delbert of Tulsa, Okla.; five brothers, Curt Janzen, Walter Janzen and Edwin Janzen, all of Newton, Elmer Janzen of Wichita and Adolph Janzen of Enid, Okla.; a sister, Lydia Fleming of Newton. He was preceded in death by: a son, Kenneth; a sister, Lyla Moore; and a brother, Art. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

JANZEN, Alberta J.
b. 14 Feb 1930 - Lorraine, Kansas
d. 24 Feb 2002 - Alamosa, Colorado
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - February 27, 2002
Daughter of Albert and Clara Schroeder Janzen. In 1955 she married John SCHRECK at Alexandria, Va. He died in 1997. Survivors include: two sons; a daughter; a sister, Orla Herzog, Lyons; two brothers, Keith and Loren Janzen, both of Scott City; and two grandchildren.

JANZEN, Arnold J.
b. 18 Apr 1910 - Syracuse, Kansas
d. 10 Dec 2002 - Moundridge, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News -December 11, 2002
He was born April 18, 1910, at Syracuse, the son of Peter H. and Marie Eitzen Janzen. On April 15, 1934, he married Martha DICK at Turpin, Okla. She died Sept. 26, 2002. Survivors include: a son, Kenneth, North Newton; two daughters, Wilma Loganbill, Hesston, and Nola Stucky, North Newton; a sister, Dorothy Sangals, Clearwater; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Erwin; a sister, Edna Bartel; and a grandson. Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Friday in First Mennonite Church Cemetery, rural Moundridge.

JANZEN, Bernard Henry
b. 25 Jan 1896 - Newton, Kansas
d. 23 Jan 2004 -North Newton, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, January 25,2004
Son of Henry W. and Mary Goertz Janzen. On June 3, 1917, he married Cathryn JANZEN in Oklahoma. She died Aug. 10, 1974. On Oct. 1, 1976, he married Marie Regier FRANZ. She died Dec. 12, 1994. Survivors include: 11 grandchildren; and numerous great- and great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Elmer H.; a daughter, Beulah Deckert; four brothers, including Alfred; a niece, Irene Hill, whom he raised as a daughter; and four sisters. Graveside service in Halstead Cemetery, Halstead.

JANZEN, Bertha
b. 10 Sep 1908 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 8 Nov 2004 - Enid, Oklahoma
From Enid News and Eagle - Wednesday, November 10, 2004
Burial in Mennonite Cemetery, Medford. Born to Jacob S. and Helena Warkentin Janzen. She married William DIRKSEN May 17, 1931. He died Aug. 14, 1987. Surviving are two daughters, Darlene Decker of Broken Bow and Marlene Haggard of Enid; one son, Don Dirksen of Ponca City; eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grand-children. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by one daughter, one son, five sisters and one brother.

JANZEN, Calvin G.
b. 20 Jan 1925 - Goessel, Kansas
d. 19 November 2004 - Hesston, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, November 20, 2004
Son of Gustav and Emma Voth Janzen. On July 20, 1946, he married Marjorie FRANZEN at Goessel. She survives, Hesston. Other survivors include: a son, Craig, Haysville; two daughters, Barbara Meinhardt, Overland Park, and Beverly Helfinstein, Austin, Texas; a brother, Vernon Janzen, Elkhart; two sisters, Eunice Matz, Hillsboro, and Janice Plenert, Dillon, Mont.; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Burial in Alexanderwohl Cemetery, near Goessel.

JANZEN, Clarence
Spouse of Family from Dreispitz, Russia
b. 20 Feb 1909 - Marion County, Kansas
d. 7 Aug 1999 - Marion, Kansas
From Pamphlet from Funeral Home
Born -- February 20, 1909 - Marion County, Kansas Died August 7, 1999 - Marion, Kansas Funeral Service: Tuesday, August 10, 1999, at 2 p.m. Our Savior Lutheran Church, Marion, Kansas Officiating The Reverend John A. Ryding Music - Congregational Songs - "How Great Thou Art" "What a Friend We Have In Jesus" Organist - Becky Nuss Casket Bearers: Steve Tonn, Harlow Warneke, Richard Johnson, Ray Koegeboehn, Greg Carlson, Jim Cather Interment Marion, Kansas Cemetery, Marion, Kansas

JANZEN, Connor Scott
b. 22 July 2006 - McPherson, Kansas
d. 31 Aug 2006 - McPherson, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, September 2,2006
Son of Jeramy Dale and Jill Marie Wenciker Janzen. Survivors include: his parents, McPherson; a sister, Kaylea Grace of the home; maternal grandparents, Christy and Marion Wenciker, McPherson; paternal grandmother, Kathy Janzen, Wichita; paternal grandfather, Mark Janzen, McPherson; maternal great-grandparents, Walt and Mary Allen, Rochester, Minn.; maternal great-grandmother, Anita Allen, Corsicana, Texas; paternal great-grandparents, Donna and Harold Janzen, McPherson; paternal great-grandparents, Violet and Marvin Lundquist, McPherson; maternal great-great-grandmother, Phyllis Allen, Geneseo, Ill.; and five uncles. He was preceded in death by maternal great-grandparents, Lawrence and Rose Wenciker; paternal great-grandfather, Jerry Cockriel. Interment will be in New Gottland Lutheran Church Cemetery, McPherson.

JANZEN, Dana M.
b. 1 April 1956 - Newton, Kansas
d. 24 Nov 2006 - Newton, Kansas
From Newton Kansan - November 29, 2006
He was born April 1, 1956, in Newton to Willard and Mary (Matthies) Janzen. On Oct. 2, 1982, he married Julie FIELDS in Newton. She survives. Their daughter, Ashley, was born July 19, 1983. His father, Willard Janzen, preceded him in death. He is survived by his daughter, Ashley; his mother, Mary Janzen of Newton; a brother, Doyle (Sandy) Janzen of Tehachapi, Calif.; nephew Ross Janzen of Tehachapi; niece Sami Janzen of Tehachapi; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

JANZEN, Ella
b. 23 Dec 1914 - Goessel, Kansas
d. 12 Apr 1004 - Newton, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, April 14, 2004
Daughter of Henry and Mary Klassen Janzen. On Aug. 22, 1959, she married John Wesley REMER. He died July 9, 1963. Survivors include: a daughter, Katherine M. Janzen, Newton; a sister, Evelyn Brunner, Emporia; and a niece. She was preceded in death by two brothers, John and Willard; and a sister, Dora Wolf. . Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Newton.

JANZEN, Faith E.
b. 25 Apr 1954 - Sellersville, Pa.
d. 1 Jan 2003 - Kansas City, Missouri
From the Newton Kansan - January 3, 2003
She was born April 25, 1954, to Lester E. and Eileen D. (Epp) Janzen in Sellersville, Pa. Her father preceded her in death. Her mother survives of North Newton. Other survivors include: two sisters, Cheri Janzen of Houston and Judith Janzen of Salem, Ore.; two brothers, Joel Janzen of Denver and Scott Janzen of Evergreen, Colo.; four nephews, three nieces; and uncles, aunts, cousins and many friends.

JANZEN, Frank
b. 30 Oct 1916 - Inola, Oklahoma
d. 12 Feb 2003 - Hutchinson, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Friday, February 14, 2003
Son of Henry H. and Helena Schroeder Janzen. On April 14, 1940, he married Ethel G. PAULS . She survives. Other survivors include: a son, Sam, Tampa, Fla.; a daughter, Nancy Hill, Tampa, Fla.; a brother, Herman, McPherson; two grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, John; two sisters, Esther Schmidt and Martha Regehr; and a great-granddaughter. Burial will be in Buhler Cemetery, Buhler.

JANZEN, Frank P. and Ethel (Pauls)
50th Wedding Anniversary
From Hutchinson News, The (KS) - April 4, 1990
Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. Janzen, Buhler, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Sunday at the Buhler Mennonite Brethren Church. Janzen and the former Ethel Pauls were married April 14, 1940, at the Buhler Mennonite Brethren Church. Hosting the event will be their daughter and son-in-law: Nancy and Charles Jimmerson, Lutz, Fla.

JANZEN, Helen M.
b. 28 Jan 1930 - Newton, Kansas
d. 3 Oct 2003 - Hesston, Kansas
From Newton Kansan - Wednesday, October 8, 2003
Born to John M. and Margaret (Schroeder) Janzen in Newton. She married Vilas HERSHBERGER Sept. 22, 1949, in Hesston. He survives of Hesston. Other survivors include: three sons, Dwight Lee Hershberger of Nashville, Tenn., Dennis Ray Hershberger of Hutchinson and Dean Edward Hershberger of Hesston; two daughters, Jane Ilene Litwiller of rural Hesston and Joan Irene Wiggers of Dallas; two brothers, Samuel Janzen of Harrisonberg, Va., and Archie Janzen of Boise, Idaho; and a sister, Amy Hershberger of Hesston; 18 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Burial will be in Eastlawn Cemetery.

JANZEN, Herman
b. 19 Sep 1927 - Inola, Oklahoma
d. 23 Sep 2006 - McPherson, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, September 24, 2006
He was born Sept. 19, 1927, in Inola, Okla., the son of Henry H. and Lena Schroeder Janzen. On April 17, 1982, he married Vera Mae SERVISS BURCH in McPherson. She survives. Other survivors include: a son, Larry Burch, Hesston; a daughter, Linda Biddlecome, McPherson; five grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Frank and John; and two sisters Martha Regehr and Esther Schmidt. Burial will be in Buhler Cemetery.

JANZEN, Herman Alvin
b. 9 Aug 1914 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 24 May 2005 - San Jose, California
From Hillsboro Star Journal - June 2, 2005
Inurnment in Hillsboro. Son of Ferdinand Janzen and Susie DoeringHis first wife, Francis FUSSMAN, died in 1960. Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Dulcie JANZEN. His marriage to Sylvia WHITE ended in divorce in 1973. Other survivors include daughters, Sue Moffat, San Jose, Calif., and Heidi Janzen, Carlsbad, Calif.; sons, Frank Janzen, Lawrence, and Bill Janzen, Netanya, Israel; sisters, Linda Funk, Hillsboro, and Violet Bartel, Shafter, Calif.; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

JANZEN, JACOB
b. 16 Feb 1929 - Ukraine of Russia
d. 24 Apr 2002 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Salina Journal - April 27, 2002
Son of the late Jacob and Katherine (Peters) Janzen. He was married to Anna PETERS on Feb. 16, 1958, in Hillsboro. She survives. Survivors include his wife, Anna; a son, Jake; a daughter, Annie Peterson; two brothers, Peter and John, both of Manitoba, Canada; a sister, Helen Pauls of Manitoba. Burial will be in Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Cemetery.
Additional information from Hillsboro Free Press - May 1, 2002 – He died following an accident which occurred while doing what he did best --painting a house.

JANZEN, Jim O.
b. 8 Jun 1932 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 15 Jun 2002 - Calpine, California
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - June 26, 2002
Son of Edward F. and Minnie Foth Janzen. Survivors include: three nephews, including, Jasen and Jeff Hovater; and a niece, Norma Hovaterr.

JANZEN, John R.
Celebrates 90th Birthday
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, March 21,2004
He was born in 1914 at Lehigh, and on March 10, 1935, he married Anna KLENK SIEBERT. She died in December 1995. His children and spouses are Marge and Pat Lewis, Stephenville, Texas, Sue and Don Miller, Hutchinson, Rose Janzen, Hays, and the late Mary VanNatta. He has eight grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.

JANZEN, Judith A.
b. 3 Aug 1945 - Newton, Kansas
d. 23 Sep 2006 - Granbury, Texas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, September 25, 2006
She was born Aug. 3, 1945, in Newton, the daughter of Leroy and Elsie Nachtigal Janzen. On March 20, 1965, she married Jay REGEHR in Halstead. He survives. Other survivors include: a son, Jerry, Hutchinson; a daughter, Julie Sizemore, Keller, Texas; two brothers, Larry Janzen, Burleson, Texas, and Norman Janzen, Halstead; a sister, Deloris Hiebert, El Dorado; two half-brothers, Marlin Janzen, Albuquerque, N.M., and Glenn Janzen, Wichita; a half-sister, Pauline Miller, Newton; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents. Burial will be in North Inman Cemetery.

JANZEN, Lester E.
b. 12 Nov 1922 - Henderson, Nebraska
d. 8 Oct 2002 - Newton, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - October 10, 2002
He was born Nov. 12, 1922, at Henderson, Neb., the son of Peter G. and Eva Huebert Janzen. He graduated from Bible Institute, Los Angeles, and Goshen College, Goshen, Ind. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. On March 4, 1944, he married Elleen D. EPP at Henderson, Neb. She survives. Other survivors include: two sons, Joel, Denver, and Scott, Evergreen, Colo.; three daughters, Cheri Jantzen, Houston, Judith Janzen Nikkel, Salem, Ore., and Faith Janzen, Overland Park; a sister, Eva Tessman, Hillsboro; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Nick, Peter E., and Johnny; and a sister, Elizabeth Friessen. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Newton.

JANZEN, Lillian Ruth
b. 30 May 1907 - Geneseo, Kansas
d. 5 Mar 2003 - McPherson, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, March 9, 2003
Daughter of Edward Ernest and Rosa Dees Janzen. On March 27, 1929, she married William H. "Bill" JANSSEN at Fredrick. He died Nov. 5, 1979. Survivors include: two sons, Kermit William, Valley Forge, Pa., and William H. Jr., Sebastopol, Calif.; a sister, Bertha Conner, Wichita; 10 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Elmer Janzen. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in McPherson Cemetery, McPherson. .

JANZEN, Lydia H.
b. 10 May 1916 -
d. 12 Feb 2007 - Newton, Kansas
From Hillsboro Star Journal - February 28, 2007
She was born May 10, 1916, the daughter of Cornelieus and Sarah (Hiebert) Janzen. On April 11, 19136, she married Frank J. FLAMING at Tabor Church. He died in 1986.
She also was preceded in death by her parents; son, Marvin Flaming; daughter, Twylah Welty; and two brothers, Abe Janzen and Arthur Janzen. Survivors include a son, Eldo Flaming of Topeka; five brothers, Elmer Janzen of Wichita; Cornelius Janzen, Edwin Janzen, and Walter Janzen, all of Newton, and Adolph Janzen of Enid, Okla.; and eight grandchildren.
Graveside services Lehigh Cemetery.

JANZEN, Mary E.
b. 29 Apr 1943 - Hutchinson, Kansas
d. 23 Aug 2003 - Hutchinson, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, August 24, 2003
Daughter of John R. and Anna Klenk Janzen. Survivors include: two sons, Ted Hurst, and wife Ayle, Boone, N.C., and Brian Keith Hurst, and wife Evelyn, Over-land Park; a step-grandson, Matt; her father, Hutchinson; three sisters, Sue Miller, Hutchinson, Rose Janzen, Hays, and Marge Lewis, Texas; and two grandchildren, Kiefer and Brandon Hurst. She was preceded in death by her mother.

JANZEN, Milfred
b. 19 Sep 1923 - Goessel, Kansas
d. 3 Apr 2003 - Newton, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, April 5, 2003
Son of Dan R. and Tina Schmidt Janzen. On May 23, 1948, he married Irene V. VOTH at Goessel. She survives of the home. Other survivors include: a son, Ken, Colorado Springs, Colo.; two daughters, Ladene Herrick, Wichita, and Bonnie Hanser, Des Moines, Iowa; two brothers, Art, North Newton, and Floyd, Hesston; and seven grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Rosella Jantz.Burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Restlawn Gardens of Memory, rural Newton.

JANZEN, Orville
b. 17 Aug 1922 - Hydro, Oklahoma
d. 5 Nov 2003 - Dallas, Texas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, November 9, 2003
Son of Jacob and Anna Pauls Janzen. Survivors include: four daughters; two brothers, including Elmer, Hutchinson; a sister; eight grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Graveside service in Mount Hope Cemetery, Topeka.

JANZEN, Robert W.
b, 26 Aug 1938 - Newton, Kansas
d. 13 Feb 2005 - Newton, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, February 15, 2005
Son of R.O. and Matilda Schmidt Janzen. On June 10, 1960, he married Judy REGIER at Newton. She survives. Other survivors include: two sons, Michael, Potwin, and Jeffery, Boise, Idaho; a brother, Henry, Newton; three sisters, Edna Lawson, Ruth Zook and Clara Koehn, all of Newton; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Burial will be in Grace Hill Cemetery.

JANZEN, Tyler Dane
b. 10 Nov 1984 - Wichita, Kansas
d. 8 Oct 2003 - Overland Park, Kansas
From Newton Kansan - Saturday, October 11, 2003
Born to Jack and Teri Janzen in Wichita. They survive of Augusta. Other survivors include: a brother, Tanner Janzen of Augusta; grandparents, Fritz and Louetta Buell of Augusta, Don and Irene Janzen of Moundridge and Robert and Delores O'Daniel of Rapid City, S.D.; and numerous cousins, aunts and uncles.

JANZEN, Vella Lorene
b. 2 Feb 1918 - Ellsworth County, Kansas
d. 22 Sep 2003 Wichita, Kansas
From Ellsworth County Independent/Reporter - Thursday, September 25, 2003
Born to Henry Edward and Johanna Amanda Schroeder Janzen. She married Arthur A. DOBRINSKI Dec. 22, 1940, at Lorraine. He died in 1995. She also was preceded in death by a sister, Eunice Rathburn. Survivors include two daughters, Dorothy Rolfs and husband, Ronald, of Albuquerque, N.M., and Jean Behnke and husband, Myron of Great Bend,; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.. Burial was in Lorraine Baptist Cemetery.

JANZEN, Walter C.
b. 13 Sep 1953 - Hutchinson, Kansas
d. 27 Apr 2004 - Kansas City, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, May 8, 2004
Son of Henry R. and Darlena Peters Janzen. Survivors include: two sons, Jason and wife Jera, Calif., and James, Lenexa; his mother, Darlena Janzen King, Hutchinson; a sister, Linnea Janzen, Overland Park; a grandson, Jacob Janzen, Lenexa; a nephew, Brahm Pope, Overland Park; and a special friend, Kathy Ultican. He was preceded in death by his father and stepfather, Joe King.

JANZEN, Wilbert F.
B. 6 Jan 1903 - Ellsworth County, Kansas
D. 17 Dec 2001 - Ellsworth, Kansas
From Ellsworth County Independent/Reporter - Thursday, December 20, 2001
Son of H. L. Janzen and the former Carrie Dees. He married Edna Opal SCHMIDT on June 9, 1926, at Lorraine. She died Sept. 4, 1994. Survivors include a son, Leon of Lorraine; a daughter, Shirley Glascow of Kansas City, Mo.; two sisters, Nelly Nelson of Burlington, Iowa, and Edna Schroeder of Wichita. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

JANZEN, Willard
B. 19 Dec 1927 - Newton, Kansas
D. 20 Dec 2001 - Newton, Kansas
From Marion County Record - January 2, 2002
Son of the late Henry and Susie (Reimer) Janzen. He was married to Mary Ellen MATTHIES on May 21, 1950, at Halstead. She survives, at home. Other survivors include two sons, Dana and Doyle; two sisters; and three grandchildren. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery.

JAUK, Anna
b. 5 Aug 1873 - Kraft, Volga
d. Feb 1924 - Shattuck, Oklahoma
From Heritage Review - 18 January 1998 - DFP 19 Feb Nr 2593
Born to Christof Jauk and Katharina. Confirmed Galka, Volga. Married Friedrich JERGENSON in 1891. 12 Children. Survivors: husband, 1 son Friedrich (married Lea Meier),mother, 3 brotherss: Gottfried, David, Friedrich (all in America), 1 sister, Maria Helfenstein (SR). Immigrated May 1907 Ellis County, Kansas. Additional Information - The headstone in the Shattuck, Oklahoma Cemetery, shows Anna's date of death February 3, 1924. (From records of Rachel E. Smith, who is a cousin of Leah Meier, married to Fred F. Jorgensen (born 5 February 1893, died November 7, 1971, in Darrouzett, Texas)

JECKE, Bertha A.
b. 29 June1901 - Andale, Kansas
d. 1 Dec 2003 - Andale, Kansas
From Wichita Eagle - Tuesday, December 2, 2003
Interment at St. Joseph Cemetery. Born to Fredrick Jecke and Fredricka Wagner. On May 2, 1922 she married Leo Michael KERSCHN in Andale. Preceded in death by husband, Leo M. and son, Dennis. Survivors: sons, Gerald L. Kerschen of Andale, Father Leo A. Kerschen of Eureka, Father Leon Kerschen of Iola.

JECKEL, Alexander
b. 12 May 1892 - Mohr, Volga
d. 21 Jun 1925 - Rocky Ford, Colorado
From Heritage Review - 29 March 1999
Born to Christian Jeckel and Katharina Lehning. Buried 25 June 1925, Rocky Ford, Colorado. Married Maria Christina GRASMUCK (from Sugar City). Survivors: wife, 3 children, mother, 2 brothers, 1 sister. Immigrated 1901 Otis, Kansas with parents 1905 Rocky Ford, Colorado

JENKINS, Ida
b. 1 June 1897, Pierceville
d. 10 Jun 1981, Dodge City
From Hutchinson News
She married Albert L. "Bud" ROHRBAUGH Aug. 9, 1916, at Garden City. He died June 21, 1963. Survivors: sons: Bernard, Dale Rohbraugh, Charles Rohrbaugh; daughters: Mrs. Albert Wallace, Mrs. Ilda Fern Egbert, Mrs. LaDonna Rice, Stillwater.

JENSEN, Keith M.
b. 21 Jun 1924 - Lincoln County, Kansas
d. 1 Mar 2003 - Salina, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Monday, March 3, 2003
Survivors include his wife, Ardis of Salina; a son, Ronald of Salina; two daughters, Marilyn Schneider of Hunter and Arlisa Robertson of Salina; two brothers, Clinton of Purcell, Okla., and Kenneth of Lincoln; and four grandchildren. Burial will be in Lincoln City Cemetery.

JENTGES, Margaret
b. 25 Mar 1923 - Port Washington, Wisconsin
d. 21 Oct 2001 - Mequon, Wisconsin
From Sheboygan Press
Daughter of Peter M. and Leona (Bode) Jentges. Margaret married Warren W. KLUMB of Fredonia, Wis. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Port Washington, on Feb. 9, 1943. She is survived by her husband, Warren; daughters: Shirley (Bruce) Kozlou and Alice (Donald) Brock; sons: Edward (Betty) Klumb, Steven (Judy) Klumb, Daniel (Lorie) Klumb and Donald (Kate) Klumb; 13 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Lucille (Norman) Neitzke of Menominee Falls, Wis.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.

JERGENSON, Fred F.
Spouse's Family from Dreispitz, Russia
b. 5 Feb 1893
d. 7 Nov 1971, Darrouzett, Texas
Additional Information: Fred F. Jergenson and Leah MEIER were married 2 June 1914. Preceded in death by daughter, Alrena Kliewer on 18 February 1964. Survivors: wife, Leah; daughter, Thersa Rose Schneider; two sons, Harry Roy and, Freddie Jergenson.

JERGENSON, Freddie
Family from Dreispitz, Russia
b. 6 Jun 1927, Lipscomb County, Texas
d. 7 Oct. 1995, Lubbock, Texas
He was married to Awilda (Boogie) SMITH in Darrouzett. He was preceded in death by a son, Ricky Layne, who was killed in Viet Nam in 1970; brother, Gottfrey Jergenson; a sister, Alrena Kliewer and his parents. He is survived by his wife, Boogie; a sister, Rosa Schneider of Darrouzzet; a brother and his wife, Harry and Veda Jergenson of Darrouzett; a brother-in-law, Cornelius Kliewer of Follet.

JERGENSON, Gottfred
Family from Dreispitz, Russia
b. 29 Jan. 1914, Shattuck, Oklahoma
d. 23 Feb. 1995, Follett, Texas
He married Matilda KLIEWER in 1933 at Follett; she died in 1971. Survivors include two brothers, Harry Jergenson and Freddie Jergenson, both of Darrouzett, and sister, Rosie Schneider of Darrouzett

JERGENSON, Theresa Rose
Family from Dreispitz, Russia
b. 20 Sep 1915 - Shattuck, Oklahoma
d. 19 Feb 2002 - Canyon, Texas
From Obituary Clipping
Interment was in the Darrouzett Cemetery. Daughter of Fred and Leah Jergenson. She married Arthur SCHNEIDER on April 8, 1933, near Follett. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur, in 1991; her parents, one sister and three brothers. She is survived by two sons, Bill and Bob Schneider. Additional Information. Rosie was the daughter of Fred F. and Leah Meier Jergenson and the granddaughter of Gottfried and Mary Steinle Meier. Her husband, Arthur Schneider passed away 18 August 1991. Her sister-in-law is Awilda Mae Smith Jergenson. She had three brothers and one sister: Gottified Jergenson, deceased 23 February 1995; Alrena Jergenson Kliewer, deceased 18 February 1964; Harry Roy Jergenson, deceased 11 October 1996; and Freddie Jergenson, deceased 7 October 1995.

JERGER, Henry, Jr.
b. 7 Dec 1920 - Eaton, Colorado
d. 31 Jan 2004 - Bayard, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld ,Scottsbluff, NE -5 Feb 2004
Interment will be in West Lawn Cemetery in Gering. Born to Henry and Mary (Schmidt) Jerger Sr. Henry and Helen Ruth Schmidt of Eaton were married Dec. 30, 1941, in Cheyenne, Wyo. One daughter Carol Anne was born to this union.He is survived by his wife Helen of Bayard; daughter Carol Anne Jerger of Scottsbluff; brothers and sisters-in-law, Elmer and Dorothy Jerger of Bayard; Sam and Elsie Jerger of Gering; Reuben and Virginia Jerger; and Paul and Phyllis Jerger, all of Scottsbluff; sisters and brother-in-law, Esther Schlotthauer of Scottsbluff and Mary and Manuel Lackman of Edgely, N.D.; and several nieces and nephews, including Donald and Carol Schmidt, Velma Rothe and Christ (Markie) Schmidt Jr. of Greeley, Colo. He was preceded in death by his parents; two infant brothers; brothers, Victor and Richard Jerger; and brother-in-law Edward Schlotthauer.

JERGER, Samuel
b. 18 Jan 1924 - Eaton, Colorado
d. 13 Oct 2006 - Gering, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 15 Oct 2006
Interment in the West Lawn Cemetery in Gering. Sam was born January 18, 1924, in Eaton, Colo., to Henry and Mary (Schmidt) Jerger Sr. On January 30, 1949, he married Elsie SCHWINDT of Scottsbluff. Survivors include his wife Elsie; son Tim (Colleen) Jerger of Scottsbluff; daughters Cory (Don) Miller of Gering and June Jerger of Loveland, Colo.; grandchildren Nicole Jerger of Fairhope, Ala. and Matthew Jerger of Gering; brothers Reuben Jerger of Scottsbluff, Elmer (Dorothy) Jerger of Bayard and Paul (Phyllis) Jerger of Gering; and sisters Mary (Emanuel) Lockman of Edgeley, N.D. and Esther Schlotthauer of Scottsbluff. He was preceded in death by his parents; two infant brothers; brothers and sisters-in-law Richard Jerger, Victor and Emma Jerger, Henry and Helen Jerger and Virginia Jerger; and brother-in-law Edward Schlotthauer

JERGUENSON, Harry Roy
Family from Dreispitz, Russia
b. 22 Nov 1922, Ellis County, Oklahoma
d. 11 Oct 1996, Amarillo, Texas
Parents were Fred and Leah (Meier) Jergenson. On December 24, 1945, Harry was married to Veda Jewell KILPATRICK in Darrouzett. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, a sister, a brother-in-law and a nephew. Harry is survived by his wife, Veda; two sons and their wives, Soctty and Carolyn Jergenson and Ken and Dixie Jergenson; a daughter and her husband, Cindy and Eddie Butler; three grandsons, Shawn, Shad and Jon, one step-granddaughter, Jennifer, two great grandsons, Kain and Taylor; a sister, Rosie Schneider of Darrouzett, two sisters-in-law, Boogie Jergenson of Darrouzett, and Bessie Davidson of Follett; a brother-in-law, Nealy Kliewer of Folett.

JESCH, Dolores Marie
b. 18 Jul 1925 - Beardsley, Kansas
d. 24 Jan 2007 - Gering, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 26 Jan 2007
Inurnment at West Lawn Cemetery. Dolores was born July 18, 1925, to August and Eleanor (Waiss) Jesch in Beardsley, Kan. She was united in marriage to Robert L. SCHICK March 29, 1948 in Stratton, Neb. Survivors include her husband Robert L. Schick; son, Robert J. Schick (Joan) of Cheyenne, Wyo.; grandson, James R. Schick (Amy) of Cheyenne, Wyo.; expecting the arrival of great-grandchildren, (twins) Colton and Hannah; brothers Eugene "Bud" Jesch (Donna) of Stratton, Neb., Ramon Jesch (Luan) of Boulder, Colo. and Gilbert Jesch of Myrtle Beach, S.C. Her parents preceded her in death.

JIRICEK, Lydia
b. 15 June 1899, Ellsworth County
d. 19 Jun 1981, Ellsworth
From Hutchinson News
She married Joseph KAFKA in Agust 1921, at Ellsworth. He died Jan. 21, 1964.

JOHANNES, Katherine
b. 2 Aug 1902 - Rocky Ford, Colorado
d. 30 Sep 1999 - Merriam, Kansas
Daughter of Jacob and Maria Sophia Schengel Johannes. She married Arthur RADKE on June 14, 1925, at Millburger. He died July 19, 1973.

JOHANNES, Mollie
b. 22 Mar 1898, Kukus, Russia
d. 22 Mar 1984, Russell
From Newspaper Clipping
Married Adam NUSS May 4, 1920, Millberger. He died November 13, 1976. Survivors: three stepsons, Caesar Nuss, Russell; Herbert Nuss, Great Bend; Elmer Nuss, Valdosta, GA; two half-brothers, Henry Alvin Karst, Hutchinson; Herman Karst, Olmitz; sister, Katie Radke, Wichita; half-sister, Marie Kramer, Hoisington.

JOHANNSEN, Dorothy
b. 31 Oct 1921 - Sheboygan, Wisconsin
d. 20 Oct 2001 - Sheboygan, Wisconsin
From Sheboygan Press - October 23, 2001
Daughter of Henry and Mamie (Logas) Johannsen. Dorothy is survived by a daughter, Carol Loichinger; a sister, Helen (Joseph) Murray of Butler; step-granddaughters: Erin Loichinger and Meagan Loichinger; and a step-great-granddaughter, Natashia Giles. In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her son-in-law Robert Loichinger in 1998 and her half-sister, Margaret (Heilman) Draheim, and her brother, Harold C. Johannsen.

JOHN, Ernest
b. 11 June 1922 - Natoma, Kansas
d. 16 Jun 2001 - Plainville, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Sunday, June 17, 2001
Survivors include his wife, Ethel; three brothers, Walter and Don, both of Loomis, Calif., and Martin of Richfield, Utah; and five sisters, Dorothy Wait of Wakefield, Ruth Lozar of Citrus Heights, Calif., Eileen Butcher of Milbrook, Ala., Rita Graf of Russell and Connie Sloan of Lander, Wyo. Burial will be in Peace Lutheran Cemetery, Natoma. Additional Information: Ernest John married Ethel Coffeen.
Hays Daily News
Son of Herman and Eva (Hosier) John. He married Ethel A. COFFEN on Sept. 24, 1942, in Hoisington. He was preceded in death by a brother, Arnold; and a brother and sister, twins, who died as infants.

JOHNSON, Barbara Louise
b. 10 Sep 1944 - Alliance, Nebraska
d. 6 Jun 2006 - Hemingford, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 9 Jun 2006
Burial will be in the Hemingford Cemetery. Born to Owen C. and Pearl (Vogel) Johnson. Survivors include her husband Larry (LEHL) of the home; children, Jennifer (Tony) Dentler and Rebecca (Monte) Braun of Alliance; grandchildren Jasmin, Trey, and Regan Braun; sisters, Jane (Rick) Wineteer and Lorie (Steve) Benzel of Alliance; nephews, Ryan (Cassie) Wineteer, Jeff Wineteer, Matthew Benzel, and Nathan Benzel; niece, Jamie Wineteer; and numerous great aunts and uncles and several cousins. Her parents preceded her in death.

JOHNSON, Betty M.
b. 19 May 1927 - Pacific Grove, California
d. 22 Jan 2007 - Newton, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, January 24, 2007
She was born May 19, 1927, in Pacific Grove, Calif., the daughter of William R. and Marie H. Willard Johnson. On Sept. 12, 1948, she married Allen E. KOEHN in Hutchinson. He survives. Other survivors include: two sons, Perry A., Hesston, and Mark S., El Dorado; three daughters, Dena M. Womack, Floyds Knobs, Ind., Sarah A. Richardson, Lawrence, and Suzanne McClintock, Sterling; a sister Jean Ann Crank, Hooker, Okla.; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death an infant brother, Willard William Johnson; and an infant sister, Marguerite Johnson. Burial will be in Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson.

JOHNSON, Dorothea C.
b. 6 May 1899, Grand Fork, Ill.
d. 22 Sep 1982, McPherson
From Hutchinson News - Friday, September 24, 1982
She married Brunkie SCHOEN Nov. 18, 1919, at Greenville, Ill. He died April 27, 1957. Survivors: sons, Virgil and Glenn; daughters, Darleen Nonken and Ruby Williams; brother Alvin Johnson, Conway.

JOHNSON, Esther H. M.
b. 28 Oct 1907 - Washington County, Kansas
d. 7 Sep 1991 - Little River, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Harry W. MYERS Dec. 26,1933, in Washington. He died Aug. 20, 1979. Survivors include one son, H. Wayne Myers; one daughter, Carolyn Lundstrom.

JOHNSON, H. Rosa
b. 30 Mar 1889, Sterling
d. 25 Feb 1981, Little River
From Hutchinson News - Thursday, February 26, 1981
She married William HAUSCHILD, 1916, in Nickerson. He died July 22, 1961.

JOHNSON, Helen G.
b. 5 May 1917 - Marion, Kansas
d. 18 Nov 2006 - Kountze, Texas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, November 19, 2006
She was born May 5, 1917, in Marion, the daughter of Clark and Martha Johnston. She married Leo REISWIG. He died in 1983. Survivors include: two daughters; a brother; two sisters, including Josephine Stroda, Marion; and seven grandchildren. Burial in Marion Cemetery.

JOHNSON, Louise N.
b. 24 Jul 2913 - Duluth, Minnesota
d. 18 Oct 2005 - Fort Worth, Texas
From Star Telegram - October 23, 2005
She was preceded in death by her husband, James RAMIG; parents, Simon and Anna Johnson; five sisters; and three brothers. Survivors: Her daughters, Lana Ramig and Jane Whistler; three grandchildren, Billy, Troy and Julie Whistler; three great-grandchildren; very special niece in Minnesota, Debbie Pinault; great-nieces, Anna and Leah.

JOHNSON, Oliver K.
b. 7 March 1904, Chicago, Ill
d. 23 Dec 1980, Topeka
From Hutchinson News - Friday, December 26, 1980
Other survivors: widow; son: O. Kepler Johnson, Jr.; sister: Mrs. Harvey L. Owen, Sun City, Ariz.

JOHNSTON, Alice
b. 30 Oct 1913, Faye, Okla
d. 14 Jan 1999, Wichita
From Hutchinson News
Daughter of Clark and Martha Schlotthauer Johnston. On Feb. 21, 1931, she married Reuben REMPEL at Marion. He died June 25, 1991. Survivors include: a daughter, Etta Mae Keirns; two brothers, Lloyd, Salem, Ore., and Walter, Redfield; five sisters, Josephone Stroda, Ruth Bessel, Bernice Herbel and Elnora Seimens, all of Marion, and Helen Reiswig, Claremore, Okla.

JOHNSTON, Bernice
b. 27 Feb 1915 - Marion County, Kansas
d. 24 Jul 2004 - Marion, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Monday, July 25, 2004
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alex (Herbel), in 1974. Survivors include three sons, Ronald of Marion, Kenneth of Salina and Richard of Solomon; a brother, Walt Johnston of Redfield; three sisters, Helen Reiswig of Houston, Josephine Stroda of Burial will be in Lincolnville Cemetery.

JOHNSTON, Ruth H.
b. 23 Oct 1910 - Marion, Kansas
d. 14 Aug 2002 - Marion, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - August 16, 2002, Hillsboro Star Journal - August 22, 2002
Daughter of Clark and Martha Schlotthauer Johnston. She married Theodore BESSEL. He died in 1977. Survivors include: two brothers, Lloyd Johnston, Salem, Ore., and Walt Johnston, Redfield; four sisters, Bernice Herbel, Josephine Stroda and Elnora Siemens, all of Marion, and Helen Reiswig, Sour Lake, Texas; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore; son, Robert; brother, Albert Johnston; and two sisters, Alice Rempel and Edna Pauls. Committal service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 23, in Prairie Haven Cemetery, Hobbs.

JONES, Dorothy
b. 27 April 1930
d. 30 Dec 1931
From Heinrich Galliart/Galyardt Family History - Glenn Mueller collection
Russell Record, Russell, Kansas, Tuesday, December 31, 1931
Dorothy Jones, the 20-month-old daughter of Mr. and Ma. Floyd Jones of the Four Corner neighborhood, passed away Monday night after an illness of two days. She was the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Jones of this place. Besides her parents she leaves a baby brother.

JONES, Floyd Cecil, Jr.
b. 30 Jul 1934 - Bunker Hill, Kansas
d. 14 Jun 1976 - Russell, Kansas
From Heinrich Galliart/Galyardt Family History - Glenn Mueller collection
Obituary from the Russell Record, Russell, Kansas, Friday, June 17, 1976
He is survived by four children, Cindy, Beverly, David and Shelia, Russell; his mother, Mrs. Mollie Jones, Russell; a brother, Richard, Wichita; and one grandchild Burial was in the Dorrance City Cemetery.

JONES, Floyd Cecil, Sr.
b. abt 1901
d. 17 Jul 1971 - Wichita, Kansas
Russell Daily News, Russell, KS - July 26, 1971
Burial will be in Dorrance Cem. Survivors are the widow, Mollie (GALLIART) of the home; sons, Richard, Wichita; and Floyd C. Jones, Jr. Bunker Hill; six sisters, Mrs. Pearl Marshall, Vancouver, WA; Mrs. Mamie Dashner, Augusta, KS; Mrs. Veneta Micholson, Honolulu; Mrs. Lillian Ackermann, Wichita; Mrs. Helen Milbron, Detroit, MI; and Mrs. Nina Adamson, Belton, MO; 5 grandchildren and numberous nieces and nephews. A brother Joseph E. died July 5, 1971 at the Ft. Dodge Old Soldiers Home, Dodge City, KS. Burial in Dorrance City Cem., Dorrance, KS. (born 6 Sept 1900 and d. 24 July 1971)

JONES, Kevin Christopher
b. 19 Oct 1959 - El Paso, Texas
d. 2 Nov 2004 - Fort Sam Houston, Texas
From Hays Daily News - November 15, 2004
Born to Ted and Yvonne (Fortney) Jones. He married Kellie RITTER on Nov. 26, 1983, in San Antonio. Survivors include his former wife and constant friend, Kellie Jones, San Antonio; a son, Kirk Jones, San Antonio; a daughter, Kimberly Garcia Cook and husband, David, San Antonio; his parents, Salina, two sisters, Jennifer Reling, Beloit, and Melinda Walmsley, Minneapolis; and two grandchildren, Sharron and David Cook, San Antonio. Inurnment services at the Russell City Cemetery.

JONES, Theresa Diann
b. 4 Dec 1957, Leesville, Louisiana
d. 17 Sep 2000, Oklahoma
From Northwest Oklahoman - September 28, 2000
She had 3 children, Teresa Marie, John Bryan, and Steven Patrick. Besides her children Teresa is survived by her husband, Albert TANGNEY; parents Kay Jones and Pat W. and Louise Jones; sisters (and spouses) are Debbie Jones; Pattie and David Peacock; Kathy and Tommy Weidner; Ellen and Brian Smith, and Judy Carnagey; sisters-in-law Teresa Keith and Susan and Bill Howard, and 1 brother-in-law James Tangney. Teresa was preceded in death by a niece, Megan Howard, and grandparents: Zettie Lee Fooshee Burrow and Raymond and Arrie Wommack Jones.

JORDAN, Kathryn Ann "Kay"
b. 9 Feb 1942, St. John
d. 8 Jan 1993, Wichita
From Newspaper Clipping
Daughter of Ralph and Hazel Clemes Jordan. She married George KASTNING Sept. 22, 1963, at St. John. Survivors include her husband; one daughter, Kristine "Kris" Patton; parents, Ralph and Hazel Jordan; two sisters, Cheryl Baxter and Jane Dale.

JORDAN, Mae
b. 31 Oct 1899, Great Bend
d. 5 Dec 1986, Kansas
From Newspaper Clippings
She married Paul H. SHAFFER on May 26, 1920, at Larned. He died June 10, 1980. Survivors include one daughter, Lois Alban; and one sister, Lola Dombrosky of Great Bend.

JORDAN, Violet G.
b. 11 Jan 1905 - Stafford, Kansas
d. 27 Feb 1990 - Wichita, Kansas
Daughter of Robert and Edna Jordan. She married Fred DUMLER on May 17, 1921, at Alva,Okla. He died May 7,1976.

JOSS, Lyle W.
b. 20 Jul 1912, Pauline
d. 30 Dec 1982, Garden City
From Hutchinson News - Saturday, January 1, 1983
He married Bethel DAVEY Sept. 5, 1936, at Topeka. Survivors: widow; son, Vern; daughters, Mrs. Wayne Ramsey, Mrs. Charles P. Miller, Mrs. Dale Obermueller; sisters, Marion Smith, Garden City; Helen Earnest, Holcomb; Claire Stallman, Bloomer, Wisc.

JOST, Ella Frieda
b. 21 Oct. 1901, Hillsboro
d. 15 Jul 1987, Great Bend
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Roy J. FERTIG March 25, 1934, in Hillsboro. He died Sept. 27, 1971. Survivors include two sons, Stanley R. and Raymond J; five daughters, Lorene Jost, Irene Jost, Betty June Dewey, Mary Fertig, and Velma Root; one brother, John F. Jost of Hillsboro; three sisters, Louise Friesen and Kathryn Klassen, both of Hillsboro; and Agnes Hain of Wichita.K

JOST, Helen
b. 15 Dec 1909 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 31 Jan 2004 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hillsboro Star Journal - Thursday, February 5,2004
Daughter of Martin and Bertha (Goldbeck) Jost. She married Arthur A.W. MALINA at Hillsboro in 1930. He died in 1970. Survivors include four sons, Arthur of Stone Lake, Wis., Gordon of Fort Collins, Colo., Martin of Laredo, Texas, and David of Austin, Texas; a daughter, Judith Malin of Hillsboro; two brothers, Ted Jost and Chester Jost, both of Bakersfield, Calif. Burial was in Haven of Rest Cemetery, rural Hillsboro.

JOST, John F.
b. 30 Apr 1908, Hooker, Oklahoma
d. 12 Mar 1999, Hillsboro, Kansas
Survivors include his wife, LuElla of Hillsboro; two sons, Jerry and Lowell; a daughter, Twilla Seibert; two sisters, Kathryn Klassen and Louise Friesen, both of Hillsboro.

JOST, Kathleen
b. 1909 - Oklahoma
d. 16 Apr 2002 - San Jose, California
From Hillsboro Star Journal - April 25, 2002
Oldest daughter of John R. and Helena Jost. She met Daniel HIEBERT while attending Tabor College, and they were married in 1930. She was preceded in death by her husband, infant daughter Mary Joyce, son James, and grandson Daniel Rafferty. Survivors include daughters, Joanne Rafferty, Eldora Warkentin (John), Jeanette Rogers (Ralph); nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Margaret Goentzel of Fairview, Okla, Edna Janzen of Southern California, Ellen Ewy (Ray) of Parlier, Calif., Melinda Smith of Pennsylvania; and brother, Harold Jost (Marie) of Hillsboro. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. April 27 at Belmont Memorial Cemetery in Fresno, Calif.

JOST, Kathryn L.
b. 1 Jul 1931 - Harper, Kansas
d. 9 Jan 2007 - Harper, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, January 10, 2006
In 1987, she married James JOST. He died in October 2004. She is survived by six step-grandchildren and 10 step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a stepdaughter, Judy Jost. Graveside service in Harper Cemetery.

JOST, Larry C.
b. 28 Sep 2005 - McPherson, Kansas
d. 21 Jan 2005 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, January 24, 2005, Hillsboro Star Journal - January 27, 2005
Son of George S. and Elizabeth Schroeder Jost. On Aug. 14, 1940, he married Linda Heinze at Hillsboro. She died in 1996. Survivors include: three daughters, Karen Enns, Kingsburg, Calif., Connie Schimpf, Black Mountain, N.C., and Lucinda Wohlgemuth, Claremore, Okla.; three brothers, Marvin Jost, Hillsboro, LeRoy Jost, Henderson, Neb., and Dean Jost, Aurora, Neb.; and six grandchildren. Burial in Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Cemetery.

JOST, Louise
b. 9 Feb 1912 - Hooker, Oklahoma
d. 15 May 2005 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, May 18, 2005, Hillsboro Star Journal - Thursday, May 18, 2005
Daughter of Peter R. and Aganetha Flaming Jost. On Oct. 14, 1934, she married Herman D. FRIESEN at Hillsboro. He died in 1988. Survivors include: a son, Dwight, San Jose, Calif.; three daughters, Caryl Wiebe and Betty Seibel, both of Hillsboro, and Delight Vogt, Salem, Or.; a sister, Kathryn Klassen, Hillsboro; 10 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Gnadenau Cemetery, rural Hillsboro.

JOST, Margaret
b. 24 Jan 1913 - Hooker, Oklahoma
d. 27 Jan 2007 - Fairview, Oklahoma
From Hillsboro Star Journal - January 31, 2007
Born Jan. 24, 1913, at Hooker, Okla., she was the daughter of John and Helena (Baerg) Jost. On April 28, 1935, she married Leo J. GOENTZEL at Hillsboro. He died in 1981.
She also was preceded in death by a daughter, Judith Goentzel. Survivors include two sons, LeRoy Goentzel of Denver, Colo., and Charles Goentzel of Wichita; two daughters, Jane Eitzen of Fairview, Okla., and Allene Schultz of Granger, Ind.; brother, Harold Jost of Hillsboro; three sisters, Edna Janzen of Newhall, Calif., Ellen Ewy of Reedley, Calif., and Melinda Smith of Lansdale, Pa.; 12 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Ebenfeld Cemetery, rural Hillsboro.

JOST, Norton G.
b. 2 Apr 1929 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 3 Nov 2004 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Friday, November 5, 2004, Hillsboro Star Journal - Thursday, November 11, 2004
Son of George S. and Elizabeth Schroeder Jost. On Sept. 3, 1950, he married Nellie HAMM at Hooker, Okla. Survivors include his wife, Nellie of Hillsboro; two sons, Richard and Kelly Jost of Goessel and Russell Jost and Edy Brundage of Hillsboro; four daughters, Jolene and Don Aaron of Peoria, Ariz., Corrine Foth of Hillsboro, Carla and Tom Harmon of Durham, and Kris Jost of Wichita; four brothers, Marvin Jost and Larry Jost of Hillsboro, Lee Jost of Henderson, Neb., and Dean Jost of Aurora, Neb.; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister, Grace Jost; and two grandchildren, Shane Foth and Gary Debbrecht. Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in French Creek Cemetery, rural Hillsboro.

JOST, Victor
b. 26 Jun 1912 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 26 Apr 29003 - Whitewater, Kansas
From Newton Kansan - Tuesday, April 29, 2003
Born to Martin and Bertha (Golbek) Jost on a farm two miles west of Hillsboro. They preceded him in death. He married Helen Childs Nov. 5, 1934, in Shafter, Calif. She preceded him in death Oct. 1, 1997. Survivors include: a son, Gerald Jost of Whitewater; two brothers, Chester Jost and Ted Jost, both of Bakersfield, Calif.; a sister, Helen Malin of Hillsboro; and two grandchildren. He also was preceded in death by seven brothers and three sisters.

JOST, Virginia Mae
b. 25 May 1925 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 23 Sep 2004 - Newton, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, September 25, 2004, Hillsboro Star Journal - Thursday, September 30, 2004
Daughter of Peter G. and Elizabeth Funk Jost. On June 12, 1949, she married Allen NUSS. He survives. Other survivors include: two sons, Warren and Myron, both of rural Newton; two daughters, Nadine Roth, Kansas City, Kan., and Karen Cwirla, Hacienda Heights, Calif.; three brothers, Paul Jost, Lenora, Idaho, Robert Jost, St. John, and Karl Jost, Hillsboro; four sisters, Jennie Duerksen and Lorraine Juracich, both of Reedley, Calif., Wanda Enns, LaJunta, Colo., and Katherine Sommerfeld, Smolan; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by an infant son, James, in 1950. Burial will be in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Hillsboro.

JULIEN, Theresa
b. 24 Feb 1918 - Hot Springs, South Dakota
d. 8 Dec 2003 - Loveland, Colorado
From Loveland FYI, Loveland, Colorado - 12-13-03
Born to Warren and Mattie Julien. She married and had three children. She is survived by her three children, Warren Schaeffer of Loveland, Julie Kautz of Greeley and Loreen Moore of Rock Springs, Wyo.; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

JUNG, Friedrich
b. 5 Aug 1880 - Gnadentau, Volga
d, 27 May 1924 - Bayard, Nebraska
From Heritage Review - 28 January 1998
Married Maria WAGNER in 1905. 5 Children. Survivors, wife, 5 children. Immigrated 1899 or 1900 Russell, Kansas 1920 Bayard, Nebraska

b. 6 May 1919 - Slegiman, Maryland

d. 24 Apr 2001 - Logan, Kansas

From Salina Journnal - Thursday, April 26, 2001

Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

She was preceded in death by her husband, William R. GALLENTINE; a stepdaughter, Judy Casida; a stepson, Jerry Gallentine; and three stepgrandchildren. Survivors include three sons, Paul Casida, Edmond Casida, and Ken Casida; three daughters, Barbara Walkey, Joyce Fitzgerald and Gloria Kay Draper; two stepsons, Gary Gallentine and Larry Joe Gallentine; three stepdaughters, Sue Hildebrand, Dixie Collins, and Peggy Rose; a brother, Lionel Jung of Kansas City, Mo.; a sister, Doris Parker of Virginia Beach, Va. Burial will be in Norton Cemetery.

JUNKE, Leonard J.
b. 29 Jun 1921 - Moundridge, Kansas
d. 13 Jun 2006 - Newton, Kansas
From Newton Kansan - July 16, 2006
Born to Karl and Katharine (Goering) Junke. He married Erma DECKER at Galva Sept. 8, 1942. She survives of the home. He also is survived by a son, Morris Juhnke of Sedgwick; three daughters, Verona Entz of Whitewater, Shardelle Dirks of Sedgwick and Berdene Barta of Michell, S.D.; a brother, Quinton Junke of Inman; two sisters, Twila Wedel of McPherson and Joyce Kaufman of Palo Alto, Calif.; and nine grandchildren. Burial will be at Hillside Cemetery of Sedgwick.

JURGENS, Gertrude - See Gertrude Frerichs

JURK, John Carl
b. 1 Jul 1870, Reinwald, Russia
d. 9 Aug 1938, Sheboygan, WI
Son of Frederick Jurk and Christine Gotter
From Sheboygan Press, 9 Aug 1938
He was married in Reinwald. He came with his family to Sheboygan in 1902. Survivors are his wife, two sons, Henry and David, both of Sheboygan; four daughters, Mrs. Henry Leonard [sic - Leonhardt], Mrs. Herbert Schutt, and Mrs. Lawrence Gutschow, all of Sheboygan, and Mrs. Robert Maynard of Richmond, Calif.; four brothers, Adam and John, of Sheboygan, and Carl and David, of Michigan.

JUST, Ruby Louise
b. 14 Jan 1914 - Balko, Oklahoma
d. 15 Mar 2002 - Marion, Kansas
From Hillsboro Star Journal - March 21, 2002
She was the eighth of nine children born to Jacob and Elizabeth (Klassen) Just. On Nov. 15, 1936, she married Ronald HETT at her family home near Aulne. To this union five children were born, Willard, Clifford, Edith Jane, Louise, and Alice. They enjoyed 63 years of marriage until his death. She is survived by her sons Willard, and Clifford and his wife Evelyn; daughters Edith (Janie) Meierhoff and her husband Thad, Louise Whiteman and her husband Gail, and Alice Nellans and her husband Martin; grandchildren Alan and Susie Hett, Donald and Dawn Hett, Chris and Kathy Meierhoff, Jess and Jarvis Whiteman, Christian and Stacy Pedersen, Neil Hett and Carrie Nellans, Justin Whiteman, Barbara and Gary Alleven, Eileen Hett, Denise and Todd Carter, Audra and Matt Jezewski, and Henrik Pedersen; 14 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Agnes Gaede, brothers Pete, Albert, Irvin, Jake, John, Wesley, and Clarence; daughter-in-law, Alvina Hett; grandsons Cecil Meierhoff and Calvin Hett. Burial at the Claney Cemetery.

JUSTICE, Lola I.
b. 9 Oct 1905, Anthony
d. 19 Sep 1988, Kiowa
From Hutchinson News
She married Clarence Dale SCHWARTZ May 22, 1935, at Cherokee, Okla. He died Feb. 6, 1980. Survivors: daughter, Carla Campbell; brothers, Harold Justice, Pampa, Texas; O.E. "Bud" Justice, Blackwell, Okla.