Lower Volga Village obits

KABOBEL, Amalia
b. 2 Feb 1879, Oberdorf, Russia
d. 20 Mar 1959, Saginaw, Michigan
She was married there to Mr. Faust in October, 1897. They immigrated to Oklahoma in 1911. Surviving besides her husband, are three daughters and five sons, Mrs. John Chiarovano, Mrs. Linwood Linville, Leonard David, Victor, Ezra and Jacob Faust Jr., all of Saginaw; Mrs. Rufus Hollifield, San Bernardino, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. John Suppes, Saginaw; Mrs. Katherine Daubert, living in Canada.

KADERABEK, Karen A.
b. 22 Jan 1945 - Manitowoc, Wisconsin
d. 15 Jan 2002 - Sheboygan, Wisconsin
From Obituary
Burial at Evergreen Cemetery in Manitowoc. Daughter of the late Charles and Alice Jagodinsky Kaderabek. Survivors include her loving companion, James Matthias GADZINSKI; a son and daughter-in-law, Thomas C. and Bethany Gadzinski; two daughters and sons-in-law, Darcy L. and Michael Jannette and Andrea S. and Randy Roop; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Charles Butch Kaderabek and Gary and Nancy Kaderabek; nine grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; a special cousin, Beverly Badke and two special friends, Carlene Thiel and Karen Kriesher. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a sister, Janice Diedrich.

KAHLOR, Letha Ellen
b. 14 Jan 1914, Decatur County, Kansas
d. 4 Nov 2000, Oberlin, Kansas
From Salina Journal
Her husband, John T. SCHULTZ, died in 1970. Survivors include two sons, Theodore and John; two daughters, Bernice Reid and Marie McVay.

KAISER, Anne
b. 10 Mar 1919 - Hardin, Montana
d. 12 Sep 2006 - Billings, Montana
From Billings Gazette, Billings, MT - 14 Sep 2006
She was born March 10, 1919, in Hardin, to George and Anna (Wink) Mehling. Anne married Vern N. KAISER on June 1, 1947, in Hardin. They made their home and raised their three children on the family farm north of Hardin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vern; her parents; sisters, Marie Schafer, Lydia Alt, Florence Goddard; brother, John Melhing; and sons-in-law, Don Link and Ken Obie. Survivors include daughters, Karen (John) Nissley of Hardin, Kathy Obie of Billings; and son, Kenneth (Diana) Kaiser of Antelope, Calif.; sisters, Emma Jean Stevenson of Billings and Wilma Virgil of Montrose, Colo.; grandchildren, Doug (Mandy) Link, Mathew (Amber) Link, Holly (Don) Ragland, John Link, Dan Link, Jennifer (Ryan) Lutey, Josh Obie, Jacob (Stacie) Obie, Erica (Chris) Fontenot, Nathan (Glenda) Kaiser; great-grandchildren, Mira, Haylee, Julia, Cole, Brooklynn, Alex, Ryan and Carter. Interment in Fairview Cemetery

KAISER, Elizabeth
b. 29 Sep 1887, Russia
d. 6 Aug 1974, Hoisington, Kansas
From Pamphlet from Furneral Home and an Obituary
She was married to Jacob OCHS, March 17, 1910, at Otis. He died July 12, 1960. Survivors are sons: Clarence, Wilmer, and Arnold, Otis; daughters: Mrs. Esther Dumler, LaCrosse; Mrs. Louis Deines, WaKeeney; sisters, Mrs. Emma Schwartzkopf, Bison; Mrs. Sarah Schlegel, Mrs.Abe Hartman and Mrs. Lester Brack,Otis; brothers: John H. Kaiser,Otis; William Kaiser, Bison.

KAISER, Frieda
b. 17 Sep 1909 - Bison, Kansas
d. 11 Feb 2001 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Great Bend Tribune - February 12, 2001
Daughter of Phillip and Mary Stang Kaiser. She married Lester A. BRACK . He died Dec. 7, 1990. Survivors include one son, Dennis P. Brack. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter; four brothers; four sisters; and one grandson, Michael M. Brack.

KAISER, Henry
b. 13 Dec 1887 - Oberdorf, Russia
d. 28 Jul 1959 - Greeley, Colorado
In the year 1906, he came with parents to America.. He married Ollie KNAUS. She died. He married Frau Kathie FRIEDENBERGER. She also died. On March 10, 1933. He married Frau Anna HEINZE of Russell, Ks.Surviors are: wife, daughter, Frau Mary Lorenz; 3 stepsons: Edward, Albert Heinze and Bill Friedenberger;sister: Frau Mary Achtziger, Windsor, C0.

KAISER, John E.
b. 25 Oct 1905 - New Jagodnaja, Russia
d, 3 Oct 1991 - Halstead, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Elizabeth WILHELM Oct. 8, 1928, in Otis. Survivors include three daughters, Joyce Schiller of Hoisington, Lillian Durant of Medicine Lodge, and Donna Lambert of Hinkley, Calif.; two brothers, Henry Kaiser of Waterveilt, N.Y., and Jacob Kaiser of Idaho Falls, Colo.; two sisters, Mollie Popp of Greeley, Colo., and Elizabeth Hay of Brighton, Colo.; eight grand children; and 11 great-grandchildren. Burial will ge at Fairview Cemetery in Galatia.

KAISER, Leona Joann
b. 26 Feb 1922, Barton County
d. 24 Feb 1986, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Eldred STUART May 15, 1947, in Hoisington. He died Jan. 19, 1978. Survivors include three daughters: Mrs. Ron (Helen) Becker, Mrs. David (Doris) Ware, and Mrs. Gary (Virginia) Bilbrey; four brothers, Frank Kaiser, Walter Kaiser, Ed Kaiser and Tony Kaiser; one stepbrother, Louie Kaiser; four sisters, Margaret Rabenseifner of Olmitz; Rose Riedel of Ellinwood; and Teresa Nather and Eleanor Schwartz, both of Hoisington.

KAISER, Margaret Louise
b. 20 Jun 1916 - Claflin, Kansas
d. 15 Jan 2001 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Great Bend Tribune - January 17, 2001
Daughter of Bert and Anna Reif Kaiser. She married Bernard A. RABENSEIFNER May 2, 1939, at Hoisington. Survivors include her husband; one son, Bernard Rabenseifner; four daughters, Darlene Hoffacker, Diane Zink, Elaine Seeman and Patti Rabenseifner; three brothers, Tony Kaiser of Bushton, Frank Kaiser and Ed Kaiser, both of Hoisington; one sister, Rose Riedel of Ellinwood. She was preceded in death by one brother, Walter Kaiser; four half-brothers, Joe Kaiser, Lawrence Kaiser, Louie Kaiser and John Kaiser; three sisters, Theresa Nather, Leona Stewart and Eleanor Schwartz; two half-sisters, Sister Bertrand Kaiser and Sister Rita Kaiser.

KAISER, Molly
b. 22 Mar 1915 - Laurel, Montana
d. 28 Mar 2007 - Laurel, Montana
From Billings Gazette, Billings, MT - 30 Mar 2007
Her parents were German immigrants, Henry and Katherine (Lehr) Kaiser. Henry and Katherine left their home in Neu Messer, Russia, and went to Canada before settling in Laurel to live and raise their family. Pete (BRANO) and Molly were married on Sept. 17, 1932, and were married for 67 years before he went home to be with the Lord. Molly was preceded in death by her husband Pete; her parents; and four sisters, Mary Kaiser, Lydia Fox, Rachael Baus and Leona Peterson. Survivors include a son, Pete (Elaine) Brano of Billings; and a daughter, Shirley (Glenn) Hannon of Spokane, Wash. Molly also leaves behind six grandchildren, Christie (Jess) Conitz, Michael (Kelley) Brano, Anetta Hannon, Nathaniel Hannon, Dr. Matthew (Bridget) Hannon and Priscilla Hannon (Don Reetz); plus four great-grandchildren, Kyle Brano, Morgan Brano, Ty Conitz and Clare Hannon. Molly is also survived by two brothers, Henry (Lois) Kaiser of Laurel, Alex (Delila) Kaiser of Billings; and one sister, Martha Yates of Pasco, Wash.; numerous nieces and nephews.

KAISER, Roscoe LeRoy
b. 25 Jun 1916, Canton
d. 2 Apr 1989, Marion
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Wilma Jean HAMMON. She died Sept. 1, 1969. Survivors: several children; brothers, John, Canton; Jack, Wichita; James, Enid, Okla.; sister, Wilma Crowther, Gypsum

KAMMERER, Gottlieb George
b. 25 Feb 1906 - North Dakota
d. 30 Jul 2003 - Lodi, California
From Lodi News-Sentinel - Saturday, August 2, 2003 - Lodi, CA
He married Martha PLINES in 1926. He is survived by his wife of 76 years, Martha; daughters, Gladys and Marian; eight grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.

KANDT, Magdalene
b. 22 Oct 1913 - Ingebright, Saskatchewan, Canada
d. Died: 24 Apr 1993 at Campbell River, B.C. Canada
From Canadian Adventist Messenger, July 1993
REISWIG, Magdalene (KANDT) - Survivors: Husband, Ezra; Daughters, Jeanne and Pat; 2 grandchildren, 2 sisters, and 5 brothers

KANZLER, Lillian R.
b. 6 Mar 1927 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
d. 14 Feb 2006 - Hayward, California
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 27 Feb 2006
Born to John and Mary (Schott) Kanzler. She married Victor DEITZ in Torrington, Wyo. Survivors include her children, Marylin Meade, Roger Deitz and Victoria Labelle; brother, Melvin (Betty) Kanzler; sisters, June Ring, Dorothy Kobobel, Donna Johnson, and Loretta (Don) Schmall; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Her parents and brothers, John and Harold, preceded her in death.

KAPPEY, Minnie
b. 3 Sep 1865 - Hanover, Germany
d. 24 Apr 1944 -Sylvan Grove, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller collection
She came to the United States in 1884. She was united in marriage to Wm. MUELLER on February 14, 1889. To this union were born seven children; Martha, Lilly, Hugo, Willie, William and Henry. Four of the children preceded their mother in death. She leaves to mourn: her loving husband, Wm. Mueller, Sr.; three sons: Hugo, pastor at Claflin, Kans.; William, Jr., and Henry of Sylvan Grove; one sister; 12 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

KAPS, Frances Marie
b. 15 Feb 1925 - Bunker Hill, Kansas
d. 24 Sep 1987 - Russell, Kansas
From funeral card
Daughter of Carl W. and Margaret T. (Mahoney) Kaps. On Oct. 5, 1947, she was united in marriage to Norman A. HOFFMAN at Russell, KS and this union was blessed with three children: Dennis, Kaye, and Lisa. She was preceded in death by her father; a brother, Don Kaps, and an infant sister. Survivors are her husband, Norman, of the home in Russell; son Dennis of Lawrence; and daughters: Kay Hoffman Dietz of Topeka, and Lisa Beedy and her husband, Ric, of Hays, and five grandchildren. Other survivors are her mother, Margaret Kaps of Russell; three brothers: Robert Kaps of Stanley; Richard Kaps of Augusta; and Larry Kaps of Costa Mesa, CA; one sister Mrs. Walter (Ruth) Meharg of Hoisington, several other relatives, and a host of friends.
Clergy: Rev. Robert Lundgren. Music: "Thou Art Worthy" and "Children of the Heavenly Father" sung by St. John Senior Choir. Music: "I Know That My Redeemer Lives" and "A Mighty Fortress is Our God" sung by the congregation. Organist: Eileen Vladar. Casket Bearers: Leroy Holt, Clinton Seifert, Walt Meharg, Rick Eggert, Bob Kercher, Vernon Morgenstern. Interment: St. John Lutheran Cemetery - Russell, KS

KARBS, Mabel M.
b. 9 Dec 1919 - Okeene, Oklahoma
d. 24 Apr 1996 - Okeene, Oklahoma
From Obituary Clipping
Burial was in Ebenfeld Cemetery, Okeene. Daughter of Christ and Margaret Karbs. She and Howard HAFFNER were married at Okeene Aug. 3, 1940. Surviving are a son, Robert; two daughters, Judy Worley and Sharon Mullins; her mother, Mollie Bouse; five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband and three brothers. Additional Information - Mable is the daughter of Mollie Bouse.

KARST, Albert C.
b. 28 Feb 1924, Russell
d. 29 Jun 1991, Arvada, Colorado
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Willmetta STRECKER February 3, 1946. Survivors: wife; sons: Douglas A., Doyle G.; brother, Herbert, Newton; sisters: Clara Eacret, Florence, AZ; Elma Morgenstern; Elsie Brack; Ether Scheuerman; Martha Brack, all of Russell.

KARST, Albert Emil
b. 19 Mar 1924, Barton County
d. 21 Jun 1985, Hays
From AHSGR Records
He married Doris OCHS May 26, 1946 at Milberger. Survivors: wife; sons: Steven, Thomas, Douglas, Mark; daughters: Dianne Schmidt, Clara Karst; brother, Gary Karst, Topeka; sisters: Dorothy Rube, Joyce Lust, both Hoisington; Lafern Nichols, Great Bend.

KARST, Alex
b. 7 Sep 1891, Holstein, Russia
d. 6 Aug 1980, Great Bend, Kansas
From Obituary
He married Mary POPP in 1913. She died in February 1928. He married Marie FOOS November 22, 1930. She died Oct. 24, 1973. He is survived by two sons: Leo of Wamego, and Melvin of Hays; two stepsons,Leroy Rein of Jal, N.M. and Milton Rein of Branson, Mo.; two daughters, Mrs. Edward (Darlene) Mlynar of Hoisington, and Mrs. Leland (Joyce) Wegele of Otis; three brothers: Ted of Russell; Edwin of Galatia; and Ben of Great Bend; two sisters, Mrs Edwin Funk of Galatia and Mrs. George Becker of Russell.

KARST, Alverda D.
b. 26 Oct 1917
d. 6 Apr 1992 - Russell, Kansas
From funeral card
In Memory of Alverda D. Strecker Mortimer
Clergyman: Rev. Michael Fibranz and Rev. James A. Strasen Soloist: Jim Balthazer Organist: Sandy Krug. Casket Bearers: Derek, Dustin, and Dirk Smith; Scott & Christopher Kingsley, and Bob Leiker. Interment: St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Russell, KS (Maiden name - Alverda D. Karst. Spouse - Ed Strecker. Spouse - Dale Mortimer.)

KARST, Alverda D.
b. 26 Oct 1917 - Russell, Kansas
d. 6 Apr 1991 -Great Bend, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
Born to Emmanuel and Ida (Ochs) Karst. She married Edward STRECKER April 17, 1937, in Russell. He died Aug. 12, 1950. She married A. D. MORTIMER in 1963. He died in July 1972. Survivors include two daughters, Rae Ellen Smith and Mavis Kingsley, both of Hays; a stepson, Glenn Mortimer, Hoisington; a brother, Kenneth Karst, Russell; a sister, Isabella Marzocca, Jersey City, NJ; 6 grandchildren and three gt. grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Nathan Karst and Harlan Karst. Burial in the church cemetery.

KARST, Alvin
b. abt 1910,
d. 18 May 1995, Wichita
From Wichita Eale - Friday May 19, 1995
Survivors: wife, Vivian; son, Jack; daughter, Jill; brother, Ted, Hoisington; sisters: Irene Denny, Elsie Black, both Wichita; 2 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Broadway Mortuary.

KARST, Amelia
b. unk
d. unk, Great Bend
From Newspaper Clipping
Amelia Karst, 82, who died Tuesday.

KARST, Amelia (DUMLER)
(From two Obituaries and Funeral Card):
Amelia Karst died Tuesday (12 April 1983) in Russell. She was born May 3, 1900, in Russell County to George Jacob Dumler and Kathryn (Reinhardt) Dumler. She married Oscar Karst, March 7, 1920, in Milberger. He died in August of 1982. Survivors include two daughters, Ulanda Nichols of Great Bend and Marlene Beckebof Russell; two brothers, Herbert Dumler of Bell Gardens, Calif.; and George Dumler of Salina; one sister, Caroline Holl of Russell.

KARST, Amelia
b. 10 Jan 1909 Russell, Kansas
d. 29 Sep 1996 - Ness City, Kansas
From Great Bend (Kan) Tribune - October 1, 1996
Daughter of Reinhart and Eva Schwan Karst. She married Solomon STIEBEN Dec. 6, 1931, at WaKeeney. He died May 22, 1974. Survivors include one son, Clifford E. Stieben of WaKeeney; three daughters, Evelyn Gumescheimer of Bazine, Marlene Langholz of Phoenix, Ariz., and Donna Bennett of Colby two sisters, Theresa Jefferies of WaKeeney and Bertha Solze of Ness City; nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Burial will be at the Bazine Cemetery.

KARST, Anna M.
b. 11 Dec 1899 - Galatia, Kansas
d. 13 Sep 1987 - Hoisington, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
She married Rudolph DEINES Feb. 8, 1920, in Milberger. Survivors include two sons, Leon of Gt. Bend and LeRoy of Tunas, MO; one daughter, Dorothy Borron of Gt. Bend; one brother, John Karst of Galatia; one sister, Lena Radke of Russell;4 grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; 4 gt.grandchildren; 9 step- gt. grandchildren. Burial at Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery.

KARST, August
b. 19 Feb 1888, Russell County
d 5 Dec 1983, Colby
From Newspaper Clipping
Son of John F. and Louisa (Radke) Karst. He married Oakie WELTY who preceded him. Survivors: daughters: Ila Saddler, Colby; Nina Lea Karst, Marjorie Julian, both Denver; JoAnne Hart, Elk City, OK; sons: Ralph, Littleton, CO; Gilbert, Idaho Falls, ID; Layton, no address available; brother, Fred King, Ore.; sisters: Tressia King, Pratt; Rosa Rhinehardt, Russell.

KARST, Benjamin
b. 26 Sep 1897 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 26 Nov 1994 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Information Submitted
Born September 26, 1897, in Russell County, the son of Benjamin Sr. and Marie Elisabeth Uffalman Karst. He married Freda WAGNER on August 17, 1926, Galatia. She died May 19, 1989. Survivors include one son, Marvin B. Karst of Gt. Bend; two brothers, Theodore Karst of Russell; and Edwin Karst of Gt. Bend; two sisters, Marie Funk of Otis; and Pauline Becker of Russell; one grandchild and one great-grandchild. Burial in Great Bend Cemetery. Bryant-Christians Funeral Home.

KARST, Benjamin
(Obituaries and Funeral Card) :
Benjamin Karst died Wednesday morning (4 May 1983) at Hoisington. Born Dec. 11, 1888 in Barton County, he married Magdalena Dietz, Jan. 19, 1915 in Milberger. She survives him. Other survivors are two daughters, Viola Dumler, Russell, and Florence Veach, Ellinwood; two sons, Arthur, Galatia and Leon, Rush Center; a foster-daughter, Esther Nuss, Russell; a brother John, of Galatia; three sisters, Lena Radke, and Martha Dietz, both of Russell, and Anna Deines, Hoisington

KARST, Benjamin
b. 11 December 1888 - Barton County, Kansas
d. 4 May 1983 - Hoisington, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Magdalena DIETZ Jan. 19, 1915, at Milberger. Survivors: widow, of the home; sons, Arthur, Galatia; Leon, Rush Center; daughters, Viola Dumler, Russell; Florence Veach, Ellinwood; foster daughter, Esther Nuss, Russell; brother, John, Galatia; sisters, Lena Radke and Martha Dietz, both of Russell; Anna Deines, Hoisington; 17 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren. Note: Son of Johann Fredrich and Elizabeth Dietz Karst. Foster daughter, Esther Blehm Nuss, was orphaned at age 11. Her father died before she was born. She was youngest child of Ben Karl's mother's sister, Helena Dietz Blehm. She was a first cousin of Ben Karst.
Pamphlet from funeral home - In remembrance of Benjamin Karst -December 11, 1888, Barton County,
Kansas - May 4, 1983 , Hoisington, Kansas - Services, Friday, May 6, 1985, United Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Milberger, Kansas 2:00 p.m. - Clergyman, Pastor Robert Kreier - Music Mrs. Rosie Funk, Organist - Casket Bearers Maurice Wilhelm, Bob Mitchell, Denny Dumler, David Karst, Kurt Karst, Thomas Karst. Interment Fairview Cemetery, Galatia, Kansas - Arrangements by NicholsonRicke Funeral Home, Hoisington, Kansas

KARST, Bertha
b. 3 Nov 1893, Barton County, Kansas
d. 29 Nov 1975, Russell, Kansas
Russell County News, Jan 3, 1976
Daughter of Henry and Mary Elizabeth Deitz Karst. On July 23, 1916, she married Henry Wagner at Galatia, Kan., and they had children, Florence, Freddie and Edna. On May 28, 1928, she was married to Fredrick Peil at Great Bend, and they had one son, Alvin. The blessing of a large family included eight stepchildren: Edwin, Reuben, Leo, Clara, Esther, Milton, Katherine and LeRoy Peil. Fred died May 10, 1964. Preceding her in death were a stepson, Paul Peil; a half-brother, Sigmund Karst; and a sister, Dollie Lang. Survivors include children: Mrs. Pat (Helene) Pattison, Denver, Colo., Mrs. Florence Wailer, Russell, Freddie Wagner, Phillipsburg, Mrs. Phillip (Edna) Hacke, Rockville, Md., Alvin Peil, Kansas City, Mo., Leo Peil, Omaha, Neb., Mrs. Mac (Clara) McGee, Lakeworth, Fla., Mrs. Esther Monrie, Kansas City, Mo., Milton Peil, Batavia, N.Y., Mrs. Lyle (Katherine) Davis, Phillipsburg, and LeRoy Peil, Norton. Other relatives include two half-brothers, Herman Karst, Galatia, and Henry Alvin Karst, Hutchinson; three sisters, Mrs. Ed (Amelia) Nuss, Russell, Mrs. Hannah Popp and Mrs. Marie Kramer, Hoisington; two stepsisters, Mrs. Katie Radke, Milberger, and Mrs. Adam (Mollie) Nuss, Russell, 44 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.

KARST, Carl Frederick
b. 27 Oct 1930 - Galatia, Kansas
d. 16 Nov 1968 - Vietnam
From Vietnam Veterans Memorial
He was officially listed as missing in action until 1974, when military authorities changed his legal status to killed in action. His body as returned by Vietnam in 1889, and a positive identification made this year. Service attended by immediate family, relatives from throughout Kansas, family friends, old Air Force buddies, friends from MIA groups, and Senator Bob Dole.

KARST, Carl F.
b. 27 Oct 1930 - Galatia, Kansas
d. 8 Feb 1974
From Pamphlet from Funeral Home
Son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Karst. In addition to his widow, Ruth LANGHOLZ Karst, whom hemarried in Russell in June, 1954, he is survived by three children, Cathy 18, Tom 14, and Douglas 10, all of Manhattan where Mrs. Karst has made her home since 1971; his parents of the home at Galatia; two brothers, Arthur Karst, Galatia, and Leon Karst, Rush Center, and two sisters, Mrs. August Wilhelm, Ellinwood, and Mrs. Paul E. Dumler, Russell.
In Memory - Date of Birth, October 27, 1930 - Missing in Action November 16, 1968 - Declared Killed in Action February 8, 1974 - Place and Time of Service St. John Lutheran Church, Monday, March 4, 1974. 2 p.m. - Clergymen Rev. George Hrbeck, Cleveland, Ohio, Rev. Earnest Pihl, Russell, Kansas - Organist Mrs. Howard Vlader, St. John Senior Choir - Director Mrs. Frances Hoffman - Hymns "A Mighty Fortress", "I Know That My Redeemer Lives", "Children of the Heavenly Father".
Additional information: Declared dead 1974 - Buried Arlington National Cemetery, October 1993, Washington, DC.

KARST, Caroline
b. 31 Dec 1901, Galatia
d. 23 Mar 1986, Hoisington
She married Emanuel NUSS, JR. October 30, 1921, Barton County. He died December 9, 1967. Survivors: sons: Milton, Ralph, Wilbert; daughter Mrs. Harold (Leafa) ; brothers: Hubert Karst, Galatia; Ralph Karst, Robert Karst.

KARST, Christabelle D.
b. 15 Oct 1928 - Galatia, Kansas
d. 22 Nov 2000 - Otis, Kansas
From Great Bend Tribune - November 24, 2000
Daughter of Herman and Tabea Steinert Karst. She married Lawrence CUTHRELL Nov. 14, 1948, in Milberger. Survivors include her husband; three daughters, Jean Clair, Barb Lewis and Carla Jecha; her mother of Hoisington; two brothers, Herman L. Karst of Casper, Wy. and Wayne Karst of Oklahoma City, Okla.; one sister, Nadine Deutsch of Hoisington.She was preceded in death by one daughter, Kathryn Jones.

KARST, Clara
b. 10 Oct 1916 - Russell, Kansas
d. 2 Feb 2001 - Russell, Kansas
Daughter of Jacob J. and Mollie Keil Karst. She married Charles EACRET June 17, 1952. He died July 23, 1994. Survivors include: two sons, Don Parker and Dean Parker, one brother, Herbert Karst of Newton; four sisters, Martha Brack, Elsie Brack, Elma Morgenstern and Esther Scheuerman, all of Russell.

KARST, Clarence W.
b. 12 Sep 1917, Bunker Hill
d. 2 Apr 1984, Russell
Married Arlene EHRLICH June 13, 1943.

KARST, Constantine
b. 5 May 1908, Galatia
d. 2 Dec 1984, Hoisington
From Newspaper Clipping
Married Elsie EURICH July 19, 1931. She died November 2, 1945. He then married Leona NIEDENS April 8,1947, Milberger. Survivors: wife; son, Duane Karst; daughters: Mrs. Ron (Darlene) Goscha, Mrs. Dan (Deanna) Davis; brothers: Hubert, Galatia; Robert, Ralph (twins) both Hoisington; sister, Caroline Nuss(sic) , Hoisington.

KARST, Doris Helen
b. 31 Jan 1930, Russell County
d. 2 June 1990, Denver, Colorado
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Arthur R. KOCH June 11, 1950, Milberger. Survivors: husband; son, Kurtis; brothers: Albert Karst, Herbert Karst; sisters: Clara Eacret, Elma Morgenstern, Elsie Brack, Martha Brack, Esther Scheuerman, Milberger.

KARST, Doris Helen
b. 31 Jan 1930 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 2 Jun 1990 - Denver, Colorado
From funeral card
Daughter of John Jacob and Amalia (Keil) Karst. On June 11, 1950, she was united in marriage to Arthur R. KOCH at the United Emanuel Lutheran Church, Milberger. This union was blessed with one son, Kurtis. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother Paul Karst. Survivors are her husband Arthur of the home in Arvada, CO; son Kurtis and his wife Debbie of Great Bend, KS; and two grandchildren. She is also survived by two brothers: Albert Karst of Arvada, CO; and Herbert B. Karst of Newton, KS; also five sisters: Clara Eacret of Florence, AZ; Elma Morgenstern, Elsie Brack and Martha Brack all of Russell, KS and Esther Scheuerman of Milberger, KS, several other relatives and a host of friends.
Clergy: Rev. Leonard A. Dale, Jr and Rev Carl Dietz - Organist: Laura Thomas. Casket Bearers: Lawrence Strecker, Gus Schneider, Doyle Karst, Leon Brack, Donald Scheuerman, Gerald Karst. Interment: St. John Lutheran Cemetery - Russell,

KARST, Dorothy
b. 1896, Cashion, Oklahoma
d. abt July 3,1986, Billings, Montana
Dorothy was the daughter of Rienhart and Elizabeth Berskal Karst. On March 14,1915, she married David LACKMAN, JR.,in Billings. Mr. Lackman died in 1963. Survivors include a daughter, Katie; a son, David Lackman III.

KARST, Edward "Edd"
b. 7 Dec 1895 - Galatia, Kansas
d. 27 Mar 1969 - Great Bend, Kansas
He married Charlotte DUMLER September 27, 1922, at Russell.

KARST, Emanuel
b. 9 Aug 1892, Russell County
d. 4 Apr 1962, Russell
From Newspaper Clippigng
He married Ida OCHS May 1914. Survivors: wife; daughters: Mrs. Alverda Strecker, Russell; Mrs. Isabelle Marzocca, Jersey City, N. J.; sons: Nathan Karst, Kenneth Karst, both Russell; Alex Karst, San Lenerdo, CA; sisters: Mrs. Henry Fabrizius, WaKeeney; Mrs. John Eichman, Hoisington; parents, one son, brothers: Reinhardt, Henry, Jacob, sister Mrs. Pauline Dietz (dec).

KARST, Esther E.
b. 17 Jul 1919 - Milberger, Kansas
d. 11 May 2006 - Russell, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, May 14, 2006, May 17, 2006 - Russell County News
Daughter of John Jacob and Amalia Keil Karst. On May 2, 1943, she married Alfred SCHEUERMAN in Otis. He died Sept. 4, 2000. Survivors include: two sons, Larry, Russell, and Don, Albuquerque, N.M.; a brother, Herbert Karst, Newton; and two sisters, Elsie Brack, Russell, and Elma Morgenstern, Overland Park. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Albert and Paul Karst; and three sisters, Doris Koch, Clara Eacret and Martha Brack. Burial will be in Milberger Cemetery.

KARST, Eva
b. 27 Aug 1887, Friedenburg, Russia
d. 11 Oct 1981, Ransom
She married Jacob SCHWAN in 1908. He died in 1911. She then married Reinhardt KARST in 1911. He died in 1937. Survivors: son, Herman R., Plainville; daughters: Amelia Stieben, Bazine; Theresa Jefferies, WaKeeney; Bertha Solze, Utica; stepsons, Julius Karst, Denver,; Herbert Karst, WaKeeney.

KARST, Fred
b. 4 Dec 1901, Cook County, Ill
d. 11 Jan 1974, Hoisington
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Clara TEMPLING September 11, 1921, Russell County. Survivors: widow, daughter, Mrs. Ray Schmidt.

KARST, Hannah
b. 25 Mar 1895 - Milberger, Kansas
d. 31 Jan 1976 - Wichita, Kansas
She married Jacob POPP, Jr. on May 10, 1914, in Barton Co,ounty. He died April 29,1972.

KARST, Harlan R.
b. 15 Oct 1931, Russell
d. 30 March 1985, Big Springs, Texas
Survivors: daughter, Debbie Hodgen; brother, Kenneth Karst; sisters: Alverda Mortimer, Isabelle Marzocca.

KARST, Henry Alvin
b. 21 Oct 1914 - Galatia, Kansas
d. 1 Oct 2001 - Blue Springs, Missouri
From Hutchinson (Kansas) News - October 3, 2001
Son of George H. and Maria Schenkel Karst. On Oct. 4, 1936, he married Elma BISTERFELDT at Melberger. She died Nov. 1, 1982. In November 1983, he married Shirl IMEL at Hutchinson. She died Nov. 11, 1989. Survivors include: a son, Ronald L. Karst, and three grandchildren, Andrew Karst, Jonathan and Elizabeth Karst. He was preceded in death by two brothers and seven sisters. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Friday in Fairview Cemetery, Galatia.

KARST, Herman
b. 22 Nov 1906, Galatia, Kansas
d. 2 Oct 2000, Hoisington, Kansas
From Great Bend Tribune - October 4, 2000
Son of Henry and Maria Schengel Karst. He married Tabea STEINERT Nov. 6, 1927, in Milberger. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Herman L. Karst and Wayne Karst; two daughters, Christabelle Cuthrell and Nadine Deutsch; one brother, Henry A. Karst of Hutchinson. He was preceded in death by one brother, Sigmund Karst; seven sisters, Hannah Popp, Marie Kramer, Amelia Nuss, Katie Radke, Bertha Piel, Natalie Lang and Mollie Nuss; one granddaughter, Kathryn Cuthrell Jones.

KARST, Hubert B.
b. 24 May 1909 - Milberger, Kansas
d. 11 Nov 1991 - WaKeeney, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
Survivors include his wife, Martha of the home; two sons, Ronald of Emporia and Martin of Topeka; a daughter, Charlene Valerius of Moline, IL; a brother, Jule of Denver; three sisters, Bertha Solze of Ness City, Amelia Stieben of Bazine, and Theresa Jeffries of WaKeeney; and a granddaughter. Burial in the WaKeeney City Cemetery.

KARST, Ida Magdalena
b. 30 Dec 1896 - Barton County, Kansas
d. 7 Oct 1993 - Great Bend, Kansas
Daughter of George Adam Jr. and Mary Elizabeth Boxberger Karst. She married F. William RADKE on November 14, 1919, at Milberger. He died October 21, 1974.

KARST, Ila N.
b. 6 Feb. 1911 - Hill City, Kansas
d. 18 Jun 2003 - Colby, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Saturday, June 21, 2003
Survivors include a son, Duane, Colby; two brothers, Layton Karst, Flagstaff, Ariz., and Gilbert Karst, Idaho Falls, Idaho; three sisters, Marge Julian and Nina Lea Karst, both of Denver, andJo-Anne Hart, Elk City, Okla.; four grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis T. SADDLER, 1968. Burial in Gem Cemetery, Gem.

KARST, Jennifer
b. 30 Mar 1979, Kansas
d. 30 Mar 1979, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
Parents were Mr. and Mrs. Sam Karst. Survivors: brothers, Lance and Craig; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Karst, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Hunter, Great-Grandparents, Mrs. Eva Karst, Ransom; Mrs. Marie Meade, Plainville; Mrs. Mabel Hunter, Concordia.

KARST, Katherine
b. 21 November 1876, Kansas City in route from Kratzke, Russia
d. 9 April 1960, Russell, Kansas
Obituary
Daughter of George Adam and Margaret Zwetzig Karst. Married John Henry Boxberger. She is survived by seven children: Solomon Boxberger, Mrs. Dave (Nathalie) Mai, Herman Boxberger, Louis Boxberger, Mrs. Kenneth (Margaret) Stewart, Mrs. John (Mollie) Cross, and Mrs. Ernest (Pauline) Hatcher, all of Russell. She was preceded in death by her husband on August 17, 1951, and three children who died in infancy. Also surviving are one brother, Emanuel Karst, of Hoisington; three sisters, Mrs. Solomon (Eva) Deines, of WaKeeney, Mrs. Ed (Anna) Radke, of Russell and Mrs. Reinhardt (Mollie) Borger of Ness City; 14 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
From Information Furnished
Daughter of George Adam and Margaret Karst. She was united in marriage to John Henry BOXBERGER on 3 March 1895. Ten children were born to this marriage, 7 of whom survive. On 27 August 1951, her husband died after sharing with her 56 years of devoted companionship. She leaves her children Solomon, Natalie, Herman, Ludwig, Margaret, Mollie, Pauline all Russell; brother Emanuel Karst, Hoisington; 3 sisters Mrs. Eva Deines, WaKeeney; Mrs. Anna Radke, Russell; Mrs.. Millie Borger, Ness City. Buried church cemetery.

KARST, LaVonne D.
b. 25 Apr 1955 - Russell, Kansas
d. 18 Jul 2005 - Wichita, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Wednesday, July 20, 2005, Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, July 21, 2005
Born to LaVern and Joyce (Eurich) Karst. She married Jim C. WALTERS on May 23, 1981, in Houston. He survives. Survivors include her husband, Jim C. Walters, Wichita; parents, Mr. and Mrs. LaVern Karst, Hoisington; a brother, Terry Karst and wife, Denise,and nieces, Kara and Courtney Karst and nephew, Brian Karst, all of Wichita; a sister, Ramona "Mo" Burke and husband, Russell, and niece, Kilee, The Woodlands, Texas; stepson, Chris Walters and wife, Jackie, and their children, Carly and Mont, Houston; stepdaughter, Lisa Henson and husband, Adam and children, Addison and Annabeth, Kansas City, Mo. Burial in the Church Cemetery, Milberger.

KARST, Lena
b. 10 Jul 1892 - Galatia, Kansas
d. 1 Jun 1990 - Russell, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
Daughter of John F. and Elizabeth (Dietz) Karst. She married Samuel S. RADKE on March 8, 1914 at Milberger. He died Jan. 6, 1972. She is survived by a son, Hubert Radke of Russell; a daughter, Esther (Mrs. Gerhardt) Bitter of Russell; a foster daughter, Rachel (Mrs. D.W. ) Keister of Sharon Springs; a brother, John Karst of Galatia; 5 grandchildren; 4 foster grandchildren; 5 gt,grandchildren; 13 foster gt.grandchildren; 20 foster gt.gt.grandchildren. Burial in the Milberger Cemetery.

KARST, Leslie P.
b. 24 Aug 1933 - Galatia, Kansas
d. 20 Dec 2005 - Fort Dodge, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, December 22, 2005
Son of Peter and Freda Schwartzkopf Karst. He married Betty YOUNGER in Milberger. They later divorced. Survivors include: two daughters, Nancy Karst, Great Bend, and Rhonda White, Royse City, Texas; a brother, LaVern, Hoisington; and a sister, Melba Strecker, Salina. He was preceded in death by a sister, Twila Bitter. Burial in Fairview Cemetery, Galatia.

KARST, Marie Elizabeth
b. 31 Jan 1907 - Ness County, Kansas
d. 12 Oct 1999 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
Daughter of Benjamin and Marie Elizabeth (Uffleman) Karst. She married Edwin FUNK June 6, 1926, in Milberger. He died Jan. 7. 1989. Survivors include one son, Edwin L. Funk, Jr., of Otis; one brother, Edwin Karst of Great Bend; one sister, Pauline Becker of Russell; two grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Alexander, Edward, Benjamin Jr, and Theodore Karst; and three sisters, Amelia Karst, Mollie Clayton and Lydia Ohman. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery.

KARST, Martha
b. 26 May 1905 - Russell County
d. 10 Jan 1964 - Barton County
Mrs Emanuel Strecker.

KARST, Martha C.
b. 22 Nov 1920 - Russell, Kansas
d. 26 Apr 2006 - Iola, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Saturday, April 29, 2006, Great Bend (Kan) Tribune - May 3, 2006
Daughter of John Jacob and Amalia (Keil) Karst. She married Verrel J. BRACK on Sept. 19, 1943. He died on Nov. 6, 1977. Survivors include one son, Leon Brack of Iola; one brother, Herbert Karst of Newton; three sisters, Elsie Brack and Esther Scheuerman, both of Russell, and Elma Morgenstern of Overland Park; and two grandsons. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Vesta Faith Brack; two brothers, Albert and Paul Karst; and two sisters, Doris Koch and Clara Eacret. Burial followed at HillCrest Memorial Park in Great Bend.

KARST, Martha M.
b. 16 Nov 1894 - Barton County, Kansas
d. 17 May 1987 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
She married Adam DIETZ June 25, 1916, at Milberger. He died Nov. 20, 1975. She was preceded in death by her father, Fredrick Karst, and mother, Elizabeth (Dietz) Karst. Survivors are: sons, Oscar, Gt. Bend; and Palmer, Portland, OR; daughter, Milda Kooi, Lyndon; brother, John Karst, Galatia; sisters, Lena Radke, Russell; and Anna Deines, Gt. Bend; three grandchildren ; and eight gt. grandchildren. Burial in the church cemetery.

KARST, Martha M.
b. 16 Nov 1894 - Barton County, Kansas
d. 17 My 1989 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
Daughter of John Fredrick and Elisabeth (Dietz) Karst, she married Adam DIETZ June 25, 1916, at Milberger. He died Nov. 20, 1975. Survivors are: sons, Oscar, Great Bend and Palmer, Portland, Ore.; a daughter, Milda Kooi, Lyndon; brother, John Karst, Galatia; sisters, Lena Radke, Russell; Anna Deines, Great Bend; three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Burial will be in the church cemetery

KARST, Melvin B.
b. 4 Jul 1918 - Milberger, Kansas
d. 3 Apr 2003 - Hays, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Sunday, April 6, 2003
Born to Alex and Mary (Popp) Karst. He married Bridget JACOBS on August 9, 1939, in Olmitz. Survivors include his wife; a son, Mel Jr., Hays; two daughters, Sharron Befort, Hays, and Melly Karst Schmidt, Topeka; a brother, Leo, Wamego; two sisters, Joyce Wegele, Galatia, and Darlene Mylnar, Hoisington; two stepbrothers, Milton Rein, Branson, Mo., and LeRoy Rein, New Mexico; 20 grandchildren, Sonya Schmidtberger, Dolora Ruder, Curt Ruder, Mary Jacobs, Michael Ruder, Kim Mizell, Jay Befort, Brad Befort, Steven Befort, David Befort, Matthew Schmidt, Nathan Schmidt, Sarah Schmidt, Ben Karst, Mark Karst, Jon Karst, Clayton Karst and Dylan Karst; 20 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Charlsie, and two grandsons, Clayton and Andrew Schmidt.

KARST, Mollie
b. 13 Mar 1903 - Rural Milberger, Kansas
d. 12 Mae 2002 - Independence, Missouri
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - March 3, 2002
Daughter of George Adam and Marie Elizabeth Boxberger Karst. On March 7, 1926, she married Edwin KEIL. He died in 1992. Survivors include: two sons, Leon, Independence, Mo., and Eldon, Rogers, Ark.; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Loren Keil; four brothers, Samuel, William, Emil and Peter; and two sisters, Ida Radke and Minnie Schwien. Burial will be in Milberger Cemetery.

KARST, Mollie K.
b. 23 Jan 1893, Galatia
d. 21 Oct 1979, Pueblo, Colorado
From Newspaper Clipping
Mollie K. Clayton. Survivors: sons: Lewis A. Clayton; John W. "Billy" Clayton; brothers: Ted Karst, Russell; Edwin Karst, Galatia; Ben Karst, Great Bend; Alex Karst, Hoisington; sisters, Mrs. Pauline Becker, Russell; Mrs. Marie Funk, Galatia.

KARST, Oscar
(Obituary and Funeral Card):
"In Memory of Oscar KARST
Born: November 15, 1897, Galatia, Kansas -- Passed Away: August 14, 1982, Russell, Kansas. He married Amelia Dumler, March 7, 1920, at Milberger. Survivors include the widow; two daughters, Ulanda Nichols, Great Bend, and Mrs. Marvin (Marlene) Becker, Russell; two brothers, Ben and John, both of Galatia; Three sisters, Lena Radke, Galatia, Martha Dietz, Russell, and Anna Deines, Hoisington.

KARST, Paul Arvin
b. 19 Dec 1913 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 2 Sept 1988 - Loveland, Colorado
Born to Jacob J. and Mollie (Keil) Karst. He married Emma L. Ochs June 20, 1937, in Milberger, KS. He is survived by his wife, Emma L. Karst, Loveland; a son, Gerald L. Karst and wife Karen, Greeley, CO; a daughter, Aletha DeLeo and husband, Phil, Denver; granddaughters, Amy and Becky Karst, Greeley; sisters, Clara Eacret, Florence, AZ; Elma Morgenstern, Elsie Brack, Esther Scheuerman and Martha Brack, Russell, KS; Doris Koch, Arvada, CO; brothers, Albert C. Karst, Arvada, and Herbert B. Karst, Newton, KS, Burial in Resthaven Memory Gardens.

KARST, Paul Gene
(Funeral Card):
Paul Gene Karst was born: February 26, 1934, Great Bend, Kansas -- died: February 8, 1968, Hoisington, Kansas
Handwritten note by my mother-in-law, Mrs. Elma Dumler Brack, "Is survived by Parents, Mr. & Mrs. Ed Karst of Great Bend, two children, son, 11 years old, daughter Karen, 8 years, brothers and twin sister."

KARST, Pauline
b. 13 Jan 1909 - Ness City, Kansas
d. 1 Mar 2002 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Great Bend (Kan) Tribune - March 3, 2002
Daughter of Benjamin and Mary Uffelmann Karst. She married George BECKER Dec. 18, 1949 at Galatia. He died March 4, 1998. Survivors include one brother, Edwin Karst of Great Bend. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Alex Karst, Edward Karst, Benjamin Karst, and Ted Karst; and four sisters, Mollie Clayton, Lydia Ohman, Millie Karst, and Marie Funk.

KARST, Peter
b. 7 Apr 1905 - Galathia, Kansas
d. 23 Jan 1969 - Great Bend, Kansas
He married Freda SCHWARTZKOPF on May 2, 1926, at Milberger. Survivors: widow; sons: LaVern, Leslie; daughters: Mrs. Melba Stricker, Mrs. Twila Bitter; brother, William, Russell; sisters: Mrs. Ida Radke, Russell; Mrs. Minnie Schwein, Junction City; Mrs. Mollie Keil, Russell.

KARST, Rachel (STEINERT)
Rachel H. Karst, died Monday, June 12, 1978, at Great Bend. Born Rachel Steinert July 15, 1904 in Russell County, she married John Karst, May 18, 1924 at Milberger. Survivors include widower; daughters: Mrs. Helen Schwein, Mrs. Dolores Deutsch, Mrs. Norma Stricker, Mrs. Marge Kraft, Mrs. Rita Thompson; sisters, Mrs. Caroline Wasemiller, Hillsboro; Mrs. Tabea Karst, Galatia; Mrs. Esther Popp, Hoisington.

KARST, Ralph Lawrence
b. 6 Nov 1917 - Galatia, Kansas
d. 14 Mar 1989 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
He married Esther Marie DIETZ June 8, 1941, in Milberger. Survivors include his wife of the home; two sons, Stan of Topeka; and Greg of Madison, WI; one daughter, Melinda Kershaw of Saginaw, MI; two brothers, Robert of Hoisington and Hubert of Galatia; five grandchildren and one gt. grandchild. Burial at Faiview Cem in Galatia.

KARST, Raymond
9 Feb 1918 - Hoisington, Kansas
d. 5 Oct 1990 - Lakewood, California
From Frieda Karst Collection
Survivors include his wife, Margaret, of the home; one son, Randy Karst, of Bellflower; one daughter, Candis Kooy, of Bellflower; two brothers, Alvin of Wichita; and Ted, of Hoisington; two sisters, Elsie Black and Irene Denny, both of Wichita; and two grandsons. Burial was at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Cyprus.

KARST, Reinhardt
b. 5 Aug 1874 - Eckheim, Russia
d. ukn
Oldest son of late Reinhardt Karst and wife, Katherine Margaretha nee Milberger. When 4 years old he came to America..He married Bertha RADKE, on January 23, 1901. To this union, 5 children were born, 1 died in . infancy. She died January 4, and was 28 years old . He married Mrs. Eva SCHUMAN. He adopted two stepdaughters, Emilie and Therese Schuman.

KARST, Richard
b. 14 Oct 1912 - Milberger, Kansas
d. 1 Mar 1964 - Russell, Kansas
He married Lucille KEIL on November 15, 1936, at Milberger. He was born to Reinhardt & Eva Elizabeth Karst.

KARST, Rosa
b. 1 Jan1906 - Russell, Kansas
d. 31 Aug 1996 - Salina, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
Daughter of John F. and Louisa (Radke) Karst. A lifetime resident of Russell, she was a homemaker. She married Milton REINHARDT July 22, 1921, at Gt. Bend. He died April 26, 1974. Survivors include one son, Eugene Reinhardt of Sun City, AZ; one daughter, Rose Lee Carter of Phoenix, AZ; four grandchildren; and nine gt. grandchildren.

KARST, Siegmund
b. 25 Aug 1904, Galatia
d. 25 Oct 1971, Great Bend
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Pauline MILLER October 11, 1925. She died April 21, 1955. He then married Hazel PAULDING November 2, 1956. She died August 28, ___. Then he married Juanita CRUMBLISS October 26, 1963. Survivors: widow; sons: Leonard, Clinton; daughters: Mrs. Darlene Reber; stepdaughters: Mrs. Fay Yakel, Mrs. Jean Roberts; brothers: Herman, Galatia; Alvin, Hutchinson; stepsisters, Mrs. Bertha Pyle, Mrs. Amalie Nuss, Mrs. Mollie Nuss, Mrs. Katie Radke, Russell; Mrs. Hanna Popp, Mrs. Maria Kramer, Hoisington; Mrs. Dollie Lang, Milwaukee, Wis.

KARST, Stanley Allen
b. 27 Jan 1950, Great Bend, Kansas
d. 4 Aug 2000, Boise, Idaho
From Great Bend Tribune
Son of Ralph L. and Esther Dietz Karst. He married Joyce M. LANG Nov. 24, 1979, in Atwood. Survivors include his wife; three daughters, Tricia N. Christ, Jessica M. Karst and Sheila A. Karst; his mother of Hoisington; one brother, Gregory M. Karst; and one sister, Melinda Kershaw.

KARST, Stanley Allen
b. 27 Jan 1950 - Great Bend, Kansas
d. 4 Aug 2000 - Boise, Idaho
From Gary Ubert CD
Born to Ralph and Esther (Dietz) Karst. He married Joyce M. LANG on Nov. 24, 1979 in Atwood. She survives. Other survivors include his 3 daughters: Tricia N. Christ, address unavailable; Jessica M. Karst and Sheila A. Karst, both of Topeka; his mother, Esther Karst, Hoisington; brother Gregory M. Karst, Omaha; sister, Melinda Kershaw, Wichita. Graveside services will be at 3:30 p.m. at Fairview Cemetery in Galatia in Barton Co.

KARST, Stephen J.
b. 10 May 1956 - Great Bend, Kansas
d. 13 Jan 1996 - LaCrosse, Kansas
Born to Leon B. and Wanda R. (Hemken) Karst. Survivors include his parents, three brothers, David Karst, Fort Collins, Colo., Richard Karst, Rush Center, Kansas Charles Karst, Claremore, Oklahoma; a sister, Jeannine Moore, Pueblo, Colo.; three nephews and two nieces. Burial in the Hope Lutheran Cemetery. Pamphlet from Funeral Home - Officiant, Rev. Evelyn Phillips - Music: Organist - Lori Folkerts - Congregational Singing "Amazing Grace" pg 448 "My Hope Is Built On Nothing Less" pg. 194, "Thine Is The Glory" pg 145 - Pallbearers: David Bavuso, Steve Misegadis, Kyle Tammen, Tom Keener, Dave Stoecklein, Preston Wagner - Interment: Hope Lutheran Cemetery, Rush Center, Kansas. Additional Information: Stephen never married. Grandparents: Ben and Lena (Dietz) Karst, Galatia, KS; Wm. and Katherine (Wagner) Hemken, Rush Center, Kansas (all grandparents died prior to 1996).

KARST, Steven Albert
b. 15 Oct 1951, Russell
d. 30 Dec 1996, Pearsall, Texas
From Newspaper Clipping
Son of Albert E. and Doris Ochs Karst. Survivors: son, Dustin; daughter, Jessica Karst; mother, Hays; brothers: Thomas, Douglas, Mark; sisters: Dianne Schmidt, Maryln Schumacher, Lois Herrman, Patricia Karst, LanitaSmith; grandmother, Clara Karst, Great Bend. Preceded by father 1985.

KARST, Steven Nathan
b. 27 Oct 1954 - Russell, Kansas
d. 10 Nov 2002 - Russell, Kansas
From Salina Journal - November 14, 2002
Survivors include a special friend, Rhonda Gillett of Russell; his mother, Dorothy M. Pfannenstiel of Gorham; a brother, Ed of Aurora, Colo.; and three sisters, Kathy Hashenberger of Gorham, and Pat Bricker and Kay Scheck, both of Russell.

KARST, Susan P.
b. 27 Jul 1947, Hays
d. 4 Aug 1981, Ellsworth
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Jon MEHLER June 17, 1970, Plainville. Survivors: husband, son, Craig; daughter, Christi; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Karst; grandparents Mrs. Eva Karst, Ransom, Mrs. Marie Mead, Plainville; brother, Samuel Karst.

KARST, Theodore
b. 18 Dec 1901 - Barton County, Kansas
d. 6 Nov 1995 - Russell, Kansas
Son of Benjamin and Marie Uffalman Karst. He married Rebecca MORGENSTERN on August 8, 1925, at Hays. Survivors include his wife, of the home; a son, Eugene, Russell; a daughter, Lillian Shelton, Hoisington; a brother, Edward, Great Bend; two sisters, Marie Funk, Galatia, and Pauline Becker, Russell. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Alex, Ben and Ed, two sisters, Mollie Clayton, and Lydia Ohoman, a grandson, Gary Lee Strecker, and a great-grandson, Jason Karst.

KARST, Theresa
b. 3 Apr 1911 - Russell, Kansas
d. 16 Aug 2005 - WaKeeney, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Wednesday, August 17, 2005
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Edwin F. MARGHEIM in 1976 and Gerald JEFFERIES in 1999; a son, Edwin E. Margheim; and a grandson. Survivors include a daughter, Shirley Kelm of Sacramento, Calif.; a stepsister, Bertha Karst Solze of Ness City; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. A graveside service in Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, Trego Center.

KARST, Thomas "Edwin"
b. 13 Feb 1911 - Winnipeg, Canada
d. 22 May 2002 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Great Bend (Kans) Tribune - May 24, 2002
Son of Benjamin and Mary E. Uffelman Karst. He married Nora Viola MANKE Feb. 18, 1931, in Barton County. Survivors include his wife of the home; two daughters, Merrily Kathleen Collins and Winona Grace Thomas; four grandchildren, six step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; 15 step-great-grandchildren; and two step-great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Alex Karst, Ben Karst, Edd Karst and Ted Karst; five sisters, Millie Karst, Molly Clayton, Lydia Ohman, Marie Funk and Pauline Becker Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery in Galatia

KARST, Twila H.
b. 31 Oct 1930 - Galatia, Kansas
d. 8 May 2005 - Ulysses, Kansas
From Great Bend (Kan) Tribune - Tuesday May 10, 2005, Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, May 10, 2005
Daughter of George Peter and Freda Schwartzkopf Karst. She married Wilmer H. BITTER on May 7, 1950, at the Emmaus Lutheran Church in Hoisington. He died May 21, 1998. Survivors include: a son, Alan, Ulysses; a daughter, Rebecca Scholemer, Ulysses; four grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren. Burial will be at the Ulysses Cemetery.

KARST, William Frederick
b. 15 Oct 1894, Barton County
d. 21 Feb 1987, Russell
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Lydia TEMPLING Novembr 19, _____. She died October 22, 1967. Survivors: sons: Elmer, Russell; Donald, Hays; daughters: Alvina Templeton, Russell; Ruth Miller, Hoisington; sisters: Ida Radke, Mollie Keil, both Russell; Minnie Schwein, Slidell, LA.

KASDORF, Kaethe
b. 26 Aug 1915 - Osterwick, Ukraine
d. 14 Jan 2007 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, January 18, 2007
She was born Aug. 26, 1915, in Osterwick, Ukraine, the daughter of Johann and Katharina Klassen Kasdorf. On Sept. 3, 1949, she married John W. WARKENTIN in Paraguay. He died in 1970. Survivors include: a son, John, Wichita; a daughter, Sharon Short, Rochester Hills, Mich.; a stepdaughter, Evelyn Delk, Hillsboro; two sisters, Susanna Feiste, Omaha, Neb., and Helena Neufeld, Burlington, Ontario, Canada; five grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; 22 step-great-grandchildren; and 18 step-great-great-grandchildren. Graveside service in Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Cemetery.

KASPAR, Emil R. "Rich"
b. 16 May 1921, Wilson
d. 22 Jul 1994, Ellsworth
From Newspaper Clipping
Son of Emil J. and Georgia Zeman Kaspar. He married Evelyn BOWERS June 10, 1948, at Wilson. She died in 1974. Survivors include one son, Richard; one daughter, Kristel Steinle; one brother, Francis of Vista, Calif.; one sister, Virginia Dolezal of Lawrence.

KASPER, Ellen
b. 7 Nov 1909, Lehigh
d. 4 Jun 1994, McPherson
From Newspaper Clipping
Daughter of John and Carrie Stubby Kasper. On March 12, 1928, she married Fred J. WINTER at Herington. He died Feb. 13, 1980. Survivors include: a son, Glenn; six daughters, Virginia Schulz, Lois Lake, Wilma Schroder, Betty Brewer, Joyce Gooding, and Mary Tector; a brother, Wallace Kasper, Newton.

KASPER, Luella Lee Miller
Spouse's Family from Dreispitz, Russia
b. 28 Aug 1915, Canton, Kansas
d. 27 Sep 1990, Wichita, Kansas
Luella Lee Kasper married Alex MILLER on August 14, 1934 at Lehigh. He died Aug. 21, 1986. Survivors include: two sons, James L. and Vernon R; a brother Orray Kasper, Toronto, Kan.; a sister, Gladys Bedigrew, Toronto, Kan.

KASPER, Paul J.
b. 9 Jan 1918 - Ellsworth County, Kansas
d. 14 Feb 1989 - Salina, Kansas
From Newspaper
Survivors: brothers, Louis and Joseph, both of Wilson; sister, Mary G. Kasper, Wilson.

KASPER, Rita A.
b. 14 Jan 1939, Bensonville, Ill
d. 20 Jun 1995, Newton
From Great Bend Tribune - June 22, 1995
Daughter of the Rev. Paul and Leola Schwantes Kasper. Survivors include two brothers, Eugene and Paul Kasper; sister, Aloha Snyder.

KASPER, Robert F.
b. 29 Apr 1929 - Ellworth, Kansas
d. 30 Mar 1986 - Ellworth, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
Survivors include two brothers, William of Shawnee, and Kenneth of Oklahoma City, Okla.; and two sisters, Carolyn Miller of Wilson and Ila Ferne Vague of Ellsworth.

KASSELMAN, Martha
b. 1 Oct 1902, Ellinwood
d. 21 Jun 1985, Great Bend
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Rudolf LUDWIG April 5, 1922, at Ellinwood. He died in 1978. Survivors: son, Rudy, Salina; daughters: Dorothy Sooby and Arlene Keil, both of Great Bend; sister, Lena Foelgner, Great Bend.

KATZENMEIER, Alvin L.
b. 20 Nov 1913, Ellsworth County, Kansas
d. 5 Feb 1993, Ellsworth, Kansas
From Ellsworth Reporter
Son of Otto and Mollie Wassemiller Katzenmeier. On Nov. 4, 1936, he married Mildred KELMA at Ellsworth. She survives. Other survivors include: two sons, Alvin Jr., and Ivan; a brother, Gilbert, Wichita; two sisters, Laverna Klema, Pasco, Wash., and Leona Coffey, Kingman, Ariz.

KATZENMEIER, Bertha K.
b. 8 Feb 1892, Ellsworth
d. 16 Mar 1984, Greeley, Colo
From Newspaper Clipping
Dau of Joseph and Margdalena (Muller) Katzenmeier. Married George EHRLICH June 20, 1912. He died April 18, 1973. Survivors: daughters: Viola Chrisman, Clara Sickendick, both Greeley,Colo.; Lillian Von Linstel, Oakley; Inez Schutt, Jacksonville,Fla.; sons: Norman, Dodge City; Donald, Shawnee.

KATZENMEIER, Raymond O.
b. 29 Nov 1915, Ellsworth County
d. 13 May 1983, Ellsworth
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Mildred DURR Sept. 21, 1937, at Ellsworth. She died July 7, 1978. He married Esther KOOTZ Nov. 17,1979, at Ellsworth. Survivors: widow; son, Raymond Jr.; daughters: Mrs. Ramona Calvert, Barbara Rusch; stepson, Charles Kootz; stepdaughters: Mrs. Sharon Vance, Mrs. Kathleen Fritzemeier; brothers: Alfred Fritzemeier, Hemet, Calif.; George Fritzemeier, Ellsworth; sisters, Mrs. Florence Schutz, Goddard; Mrs. Helen Stratmann, Holyrood.

KATZENMEYER, Donald
b. 2 Nov 1941, Altadena, California
d. 15 Feb. 1992, Modesto, California
Survivors: wife, Dianne; sons, Eric, Troy; daughter, Tammy; brothers, John, Ken.

KAUFFMAN, Margaret Elizabeth
b. 7 Jan 1918 - Navarre, Kansas
d. 30 March 2002 - Hutchinson, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - April 1, 2002
Daughter of Charles O. and Lettie Silvius Kauffman. Survivors include: a brother, Philip C. Kauffman, Hutchinson; and two sisters, Harriet Jones, Hutchinson, and Verla L. Krause, Philomath, Ore. She was preceded in death by an infant sister, Charlene. Graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in Navarre Cemetery, Navarre.

KAUFFMAN, Mira
b. 9 Sep 1903, Windom
d. 15 Oct 1986, Lyons
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Jack SPERLING. He preceded her in death. She married Lee KAUFFMAN. He preceded her in death.

KAUFFMAN, Thelma L.
b. 2 Aug 1929 - Larned, Kansas
d. 18 Feb 2006 - Wichita, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, February 22, 1006
Daughter of George W. and Juanita Kauffman. In 1951, she married William KUEHN. On May 30, 1978, she married Ruben Eichman in Perryton, Texas. He survives. Other survivors include: four sons, David Kuehn, Garden City, Ray Eichman and Ruben Eichman, both of Liberal, and Richard Eichman, Guymon, Okla.; five daughters, Tammy Garth, Gena Harnden, Becky Todd, all of Liberal, Judy Harris, Wichita, and Shelly Moss, Meade; a brother, Toby Kauffman; 16 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, Kevin Garth and Richard Kuehn; six brothers; and two sisters. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens.

KAUFMAN, Albert
b. 26 Oct 1911 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
d. 30 Aug 2003 - Torrington, Wyoming
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld , Scottsbluff, NE - 4 Sep 2003
Graveside services for Albert "Coffee" Kaufman, 91, will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 3, at the Oshkosh Cemetery Son of George and Katherine (Hartung) Kaufman. He married Ann WEIMER on March 3, 1931. His wife Ann, passed away in April 1984. He later married Emily Ekdahl. He is survived by four daughters, Betty Zeigler and her husband Lee of Torrington, Shirlee Kimsey and her husband Roy of Cupertino, Calif., Sharon Steadman and her husband Dan of Hillsboro, Mo., and Ms. Peggy Kaufman of Alexandria, Va.; son Jim Kaufman of Bethone, S.C.; 14 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and four great-great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Ann; an infant son Albert; son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Mary Kaufman; and two grandchildren, Ronnie Bauer, and Kelly Steadman.

KAUFMAN, Alvin J.
b. 29 Jul 1909 - Moundridge, Kansas
d. 22 Sep 2003 - McPherson, Kansas
From Newton Kansan - Wednesday, September 24, 2003
Born to Jacob S. and Mary (Goering) Kaufman. They preceded him in death. He married Florence Lorene Stucky July 1, 1934, in Moundridge. She preceded him in death Jan. 12, 1972. He married Geneva STUCKY WEDEL March 3, 1973, in Moundridge. She survives of the home. He is survived by: a son, Randall Kaufman of Windom; two daughters, Joleen Pauls of Hutchinson and Mary Ellwood of Little River; two brothers, Pete R. Kaufman of North Newton and Kenneth Kaufman of Moundridge; four sisters, Arlene Ediger of Henderson, Neb., Marilyn Kaufman of North Newton, Lucille Henry of Hutchinson and Carol Siemens of Newton; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by: one son, Larry Kaufman; two brothers, Emil and Dan Kaufman; three sisters, Olga Waltner, Helen Kaufman and Gladys Kaufman; and a stepson Allen Wedel and wife Bonnie. Graveside service at McPherson Cemetery.

KAUFMAN, August H.
b. 4 Oct 1911 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 9 Jan 1987 - Russell, Kansas
From the Glenn Mueller collection
Survivors include his wife, Minnie of the home; a son, Gary of Great Bend; a brother, Leo of Lucas; three sisters, Della Herbel and Elsie Herbel, both of Lucas, and Minnie Rassette of Russell; and three grandchildren. Burial will be in the Dubuque Lutheran Cemetery in Dubuque.

KAUFMAN, Bertha I.
b. 4 Mar 1926 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
d. 9 Jan 2007 - Kimball, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 12 Jan 2007
Interment at the Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff. Bertha was born March 4, 1926, in Scottsbluff to Henry and Katherine (Schaneman) Kaufman. She grew up in Scottsbluff and on Nov. 21, 1945, she married Harold W. RICHARDS at the Salem Congregational Church in Scottsbluff. Survivors include her husband, Harold W. Richards of Scottsbluff; daughter, Diana and her husband Alvin Stobel of Aurora, Colo.; son, Lonnie and his wife Lisa Richards of Castle Rock, Colo.; grandchildren, Tara Love and Tracey and her husband Brett Beattie, all of Dallas, Texas, Tami and her husband Rob Stobel of Aurora, and Billy Richards of Castle Rock; and great grandchildren Sarah, Joey and Jacob Beattie, Jamie Love and Tylar, Kelsie and Alexandra Stobel; brother, Leonard and his wife Billie Kaufman of Salt Lake City, Utah and a sister Darlene Brill of Gering. Her parents, sisters Esther and Ina and brother Elmer Kaufman preceded her in death.

KAUFMAN, Dan P.
b. 18 Jan 1916 - Moundridge, Kansas
d. 28 Feb 2003 - Moundridge, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, Mach 2, 2003
Son of Jacob S. and Mary Goering Kaufman. On Nov. 23, 1943, he married Viola GOERING at Moundridge. She died July 4, 1996. On Oct. 4, 1997, he married Helen GOERING KREHBIEL at McPherson. She survives. Other survivors include: two sons, Jay S., McPherson, and Douglas P., Hutchinson; two daughters, Rozetta Wedel and Denise Stucky, both of Moundridge; a stepson, Gene Krehbiel, McPherson; and a stepdaughter, Vickie Williams, McPherson; three brothers, Pete R., North Newton, Alvin K., McPherson, and Kenneth D., Moundridge; four sisters, Marilyn Kaufman, North Newton, Carol Siemens, Newton, Arlene Ediger, Henderson, Neb., and Lucille Henry, Hutchinson; nine grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and seven step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Emil; and three sisters, Olga Waltner, Helen Kaufman and Gladys Kaufman. Graveside service in Eden Mennonite Church Cemetery, rural Moundridge.

KAUFMAN, Darrel D.
b. 22 Jul 1932 - McPherson County, Kansas
d. 31 Aug 2006 - Wichita, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, September 2, 2006
Son of Willard L. and Linda M. Flickner Kaufman. On May 31, 1953, he married Margie M. VOGT in Moundridge. She survives. Other survivors include: three daughters, Belinda J. Galle, Pratt, Sandra S. (Sandy) Stephenson, McPherson, and Marcelene K. (Marcy) Stucky, Moundridge; a brother, Jerome V. Kaufman, Moundridge; a sister, Carol J. Kaufman, Moundridge; and six grandchildren. Buried at Eden Mennonite Church Cemetery, rural Moundridge.

KAUFMAN, Della S.
b. 2 Jun 1907 - Dorrance, Kansas
d. 28 Nov 1995 - Ellsworth, Kansas
From the Glenn Mueller Collection
Born to Charley and Olinda (Kastrup) Kaufman on a farm south of Dorrance. While working in Wilson, she met her future husband, Alex HERBEL. On December 15,1931 Alex and Della united in marriage at the Dubuque Lutheran Church. Their marriage was blessed with one daughter, Lenice. Della was preceded in death by her parents and five brothers: Leo, Edward, August, Walter and Frank. Della is survived by her daughter, Lenice Crawford and her husband, Rich Schuckenbrock of Lucas; one granddaughter, Sheila Ruby and husband Russ and their two children, Cody and Cassie of Denmark, Kansas; two sisters: Minnie Rassette of Russell and Elsie Herbel of Lucas, plus numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Pastor Timothy McCrary officiating. Rhoda McAllister was organist and accompanied Pastor McCrary as he sang, "The Old Rugged Cross" and "In The Garden". Serving as casket earers were: Clayton Herbel, Don Kaufman, Randy Kaufman, Steve Kaufman, Ronald Rassette and Amon Reeves. Burial was in the Lucas Cemetery.

KAUFMAN, Emma
b. 6 Jul 1917 - Melbeta, Nebraska
D. 9 Jan2005 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld - Scottsbluff, NE - 12 Jan 2005
Interment will be at Creighton Valley Cemetery. Born to Jacob and Amalia (Trout) Kaufman in Melbeta. Emma was married to Alex METER, March 5, 1934, who preceded her in death, March 5, 2004. They had been married 70 years. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Don and Shirley Meter and daughter, Janice Meter, all of Gering; daughter and son-in-law, Jane and Jerry Winkler of Florida; grandchildren, Marty, Tyler and Shelley; great-grandchildren, Riley, K.L., Shermana and Sierra; brother, Raymond Kaufman; sister, Helen Klein; stepsisters, Gladys, Betty and Viola; and stepbrothers, Robert and Albert. Her husband, parents, twin grandsons and stepbrother preceded her in death.

KAUFMAN, George W.
b. 21 Feb. 1905, Dorrance
d. 30 Jun 1984, Ellsworth
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Eva WHITMER March 16, 1927, at Dorrance. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Velma Siefers and Joan Garrett; two sisters, Amanda Choppe of Haddam, and Carolina Bunker of Wilson.

KAUFMAN, Gilbert P.
b. 22 Oct 1935 - Newton, Kansas
d. 31 Jan 2005 - Moundridge, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, February 2, 2005
Son of Paul D. and Linda L. Goering Kaufman. On Sept. 4, 1955, he married Leda F. BULLER at Buhler. She survives. Other survivors include: two sons, Brian L., Moundridge, and Warren G., McPherson; two daughters, Sondra J. Tolle, McPherson, and Lynelle B. Stucky, Moundridge; a brother, Gerald G., Inman; a sister, Karen K. Gaeddert, Bella Vista, Ark.; and11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and two infant brothers. Graveside service at Eden Church Cemetery, rural Moundridge.

KAUFMAN, Howard L.
b. 15 Apr 1925 - Cottier, Wyoming
d. 6 Jan 2005 - Torrington, Wyoming
From Casper Star Tribune, Casper, WY - 9 Jan 2005
Burial in Valley View Cemetery. Son of Conrad and Marie (Hoff) Kaufman. On April 11, 1948, he married Delores QUADE in Torrington. Survivors include his wife of 56 years of Torrington; three sons, Mark Kaufman and his wife of Minatare, Neb., Brent Kaufman of Torrington and Lance Kaufman and his wife of Wiggins, Colo.; sister, Ila Zimmer of Torrington; an aunt and uncle; 10 grandchildren; and numerous other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents.

KAUFMAN, Leo F.
b. 16 Feb 1919 - Dorrance, Kansas
d. 21 Aug 1993 - Lucas, Kansas
From the Glenn Mueller Collecton
His wife, Marcella died in 1986. H was also preceded in death by a daughter, Cheryl, in 1963. Survivors include three sons, Don of Manhattan and Randy and Steve, both of Lucas; three sisters, Della Herbel and Elsie Herbel, both of Lucas, and Minnie Rassette of Russell; five grandchildren; and a step-granddaughter. Burial will be in Lucas Cemetery.

KAUFMAN, Lloyd K.
b. 26 Feb 1925 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 16 Jul 1995 - Russell, Kansas
Son of Carl and Carrie Cook Kaufman. He married Melva HEINZE on September 23,1944, at Wilson.

KAUFMAN, Marie K.
b. 9 Mar 1914, McPherson County
d. 20 Oct 1979, Halstead
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Harrie A. SCHULTZ Feb. 9, 1941, at Moundridge. He died April 5, 1973. Survivors: daughter: Mrs. Shirley Ann Klassan; brother, Willard Kaufman, Moundridge; John Kaufman, Newton; sister: Mrs. Pearl Stotts, Newton.

KAUFMAN, Minnie Emma
b. 24 Dec 1913 - Dorrance, Kansas
d. 26 Nov 2006 - Dorrance, Kansas
From Lucas-Sylvan News - Thursday, November 30, 1006
Minnie Emma Rassette, 92, Dorrance, died Sunday, November 26, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter (KAUFMAN) IN 1999; a daughter, Linda Kay Weeks; a grandson; and a great-grandson. Survivors include four daughters, Melva Peirano and Betty Ehrlich, both of Russell, and Cleo Plaggerman and Patricia Schempp, both of Salina; two sons, Ron of Salina and Don of El Paso, Texas; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; four step-great-grand-children; and a step-great-great-grandchild. Burial in the Dorrance Cemetery.

KAUFMAN, Orlo N.
b. 8 Jan 1919 - Harvey County, Kansas
d. 4 Nov 2005 - Moundridge, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, November 7, 2005
Son of Christian D. and Reina Wedel Kaufman. On June 20, 1943, he married Edna GOERING in Moundridge. She died Feb. 14, 1998. Survivors include: two sons, Eugene, Valley Center, and Robert, Kansas City; two daughters, Bonnie Graber, Hardin, Mont., and Frances Griffin, Stillwater, Okla.; a brother, Tilmar, Moundridge; a sister, Glennys Henry, Bluffton, Ohio; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Elva Schrag. Committal in Eden Mennonite Church Cemetery.

KAUFMAN, Orville
b. 23 Jul 1929 - Kansas
d. 27 Nov 2004 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, November 28, 2004
Son of Carl and Carrie Cook Kaufman. On April 26, 1952, he married Lois JANDA at Dubuque. She survives, of the home. Other survivors include: two daughters, Nathalea and Timothy Stephenson, Salina, and Karleen and Abraham Williams, Albuquerque, N.M.; five sisters, Helen Stickney, Dorothy Bay, both of Russell, LaFern Prediger and Carol Herber, both of Salina, and Leona Champion, San Jose, Calif.; and two grandchildren, Brandon and Kendra Stephenson. Burial in Wilson City Cemetery.

KAUFMAN, Peter R.
b. 31 Mar 1911 - Moundridge, Kansas
d. 8 Feb 2005- Newton, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, February 9, 2005
Son of Jacob S. and Mary Goering Kaufman. On July 11, 1937, he married Linda MUELLER at Moundridge. She survives. Other survivors include: a son, Roger, Wichita; a brother, Kenneth, Moundridge; four sisters, Arlene Ediger, Henderson, Neb., Marilyn Kaufman, North Newton, Carol Siemens, Newton, and Lucille Henry, Hutchinson; two grandsons; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Bruce; two brothers, Alvin and Dan; and three sisters, Olga Waltner, Gladys Kaufman and Helen Kaufman. Graveside service in Restlawn Garden of Memory, rural Newton.

Kaufman, Raymond
b. 4 Feb 1912 - Gering, Nebraska
d. 30 Apr 2005 - Oshkosh, Colorado
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 3 May 2005
Interment at Loveland Burial Park. Born to Mollie (Troudt) and Jacob Kaufman. He married Marie "Mary" SCHAFFER on Nov. 17, 1932, in Brighton, Colo. Survivors include his sons, Ervin Kaufman (Jerre) of North Platte and Leonard "Marvin" Kaufman (Maria) of Lewellen; daughters, Carol Knowski (Frank) of Milliken, Colo.; stepbrothers, Albert Loose (Irene) of Gering; half sisters, Gladys Keller (Elmer) and Betty Gross (Herman), all of Gering; stepsister, Viola Lenhart of Lovell, Wyo.; and eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Mary (Jan. 2002); infant twin daughters; and two stepbrothers.

KAUFMAN, Robert L.
b. 31 Dec 1924, Belmont, Kansas
d. 15 Nov 1999, Moundridge, Kansas
From Salina Journal
Survivors include his wife, Martha; two daughters, Virginia Voran and Mary Heath; a brother, Dr. Willard of Moundridge; a sister, Lela Mae Schmidt of Newton.

KAUFMAN, Sadie E.
b. 19 Feb 1909 - Moodys, Oklahoma
d. 15 Jul 1992 - Fort Worth, Texas
From Newspaper Clipping
Daughter of A. B. and Rosa Bristoe Kaufman. On March 20, 1930, she married Bryan STALCUP at Garden City. He died July 4, 1955. Survivors include: two sons, Glen and Farrell, both of Orlando, Fla.; four daughters, Lorraine Miller, Fort Worth, Darlene Benedick, Gillette, Wyo., Jeanette Deutsch and Janis Brack, both of Great Bend; two brothers, Tony Kaufman, Mesa, Ariz., and Ted Kaufman, California; 20 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. Graveside service at the Hoisington Cemetery, Hoisington.

KAUFMAN, Velma
b. 1 Apr 1913 - Moundridge, Kansas
d. 29 Oct 2005 - Colorado Springs, Colorado
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, November 2, 2005
Daughter of Ben and Matilda Krehbiel Kaufman. On Aug. 9, 1931, she married Alfred GOERING in Moundridge. He preceded her in death. Survivors include: a son, Don, Audubon, Minn.; two daughters, Jeri Rodrick, Colorado Springs, Colo., and Deanna Hauser, Baltimore, Md.; two sisters, Ellen Rowley, McPherson, and Donna Barber, Houston, Texas; nine grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, five sisters; and a step-grandchild.

KAUFMAN, Viola E.
b. 14 Jan 1913 - Kingman County, Kansas
d. 24 Mar 2003 - Kingman, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, March 26, 2003
Daughter of Rudolph and Caroline Kaufman. On Oct. 1, 1933, she married Elmer ALBRECHT at Pretty Prairie. He died March 19, 1987. Survivors include: four sons, Kevin, Fort Benton, Mont., Charles, Bryan, Texas, John, North Jackson, Ohio, and Tom, Osceola, Iowa; two sisters, Evelyn Meisenheimer, Kingman, and Doris Kaufman, Wichita; 15 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Donna Albrecht; three brothers, Gilbert, Cliff and Everett; a sister, Dora Kaufman; and a grandson. Burial will be in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Kingman.

KAUFMAN, Walter
b. 24 Feb 1902 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 4 Sep 1977 - Russell, Kansas
He married Lena HERBEL April 29, 1924, at Dorrance. Survivors are: wife, Lena; daughters: Mrs Berniece Simpson, DeSoto; Mrs Ella Mae Seifert, Russell; Mrs Norma Jean Wood, Lake Katrina, N.Y.; Mrs Carol Ann Salber, Lawrence; brothers: August, rural Russell; Leo, and Edward, both Lucas; sisters: Mrs Minnie Rassette, Russell; Mrs Della Herbel, Mrs Elsie Herbel, both Lucas.

KAUFMAN, Wilbert J.
b. 4 Nov 1911 - Murdock, Kansas
d, 3 May 2006 - Newton, Kansas
From Newton Kansan - May 6, 2006
Born to John J. and Anna (Ratzlaff) Kaufman in Murdock. They preceded him in death. He married Opal ALBRECHT Nov. 25, 1943, in Kingman. She preceded him in death Aug. 23, 2003. Survivors include: sons, Don and Betty Kaufman of Topeka and Roy and Deanna Kaufman of Wichita; daughters, Pearlene and Jack Morrison of Dixon, Mo., Janice and Charles Brady of Valley Center and Melody Woolley of Valley Center; brothers, Marvin J. Kaufman of Newton and Edward J. Kaufman; sisters, Elda Kaufman and Marie Kaufman, both of Newton; and 14 grandchildren. He also was preceded in death by: a brother, Jake Kaufman; and sisters, Hulda Schrag, Martha Kaufman and Bertha Kaufman. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Hutchinson

KAUL, Friedrich J.
b. 9 May 1908 - At Sea
d. 25 Oct 2005
From The Terry Tribune, Terry, Montana - Nov 2, 2005
Interment in Prairie County Cemetery. He was born May 9, 1908 At Sea aboard the SS Barbarossa as his parents, Johann and Magdalena (Bieber) Kaul immigrated to the US from Glueckstal, Russia. They arrived in this country when he was five days old, through Ellis Island. In 1935, he and Caroline GAUB were married in Plevna, MT in the German Congregational Church parsonage. Survivors include: three daughters, Elaine (Robert) Pust, Cecelia (Harold Wolff), Ramona (Wray) Freiboth; two sons, Vernon (Janice Trask) Kaul and Floyd (Diann Christensen) Kaul; twelve grandchildren; nineteen great grandchildren; two sisters, Caroline (Emil Vegele) and Magdalena (Albert) Kalmback; one half-sister Katie (George) Rittal and one half-brother Richard (Mabel) Kaul.

KAUTZ, Margaretha
b. 24 Dec 1876 - Friedenfeld, Volga
d. 15 Nov 1916 - Dighton, Kansas
From Heritage Review - 30 March 2000
Married Heinrich F. FRITZ in 1897 - 8 children. Survivors: husband, 3 sons, 1 daughter . Immigrated 1907 near Bison, KS 1921 nesr Dighton, KS.

KAUTZ, Marie
b. 18 May 1914 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
d. 6 Jul 2006 - Othello, Washington
From Scottsbluff, NE Starherald newspaper - 07/13/2006
Buried at Sunset Memorial Park in Scottsbluff. Born to Fredrick and Eva Elizabeth Kautz. She married George HARTWIG in St. James Lutheran Church in Scottsbluff Nov. 29, 1931. George died in 1977. Marie met and married J.A. (Bud) Young in 1981 and he passed away in 1994. Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Robert (Shirley) Hartwig, Roger (Barbara) Hartwig; stepdaughter, Donna (Dick) Donley; grandchildren, Deanne, Susan, Julie, Jody and Mike; stepchildren, Dana and Dean; 13 great-grandchildren and 1 step great-grandchild. Her parents, first and second husbands, daughter, seven brothers and two sisters preceded her in death.

KAUTZ, Richard Arlen
b. 17 Aug 1936 - Gering, Nebraska
d. 5 Jun 2006 - Ft. Collins, Colorado
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 8 Jun 2006
Son of Henry, Jr. and Ethel (Slaughterbeck) Kautz. He was united in marriage to Diane FREITAG, Nov. 8, 1965, in Gering. Survivors include his wife Diane; daughter, Debbie Prochaska of Greeley, Colo.; granddaughter, Amber Prochaska of Greeley; sisters, Rosalie Stinson of California, Ruth (Don) Manning of California, JoAnn (Dick) Evans of Washington, Sue Ellen (Howard) Beck of California; brothers, Bob (Susan) Kautz of Wyoming, Jim and Bill Marshall both of California; step-children, Jim Pullins and Adele Pullins both of Illinois, John (Pam) Pullins of Colorado; six step-grandchildren; two step-great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death was his parents and three uncles.

KAXHAUS, Katherine
b. 6 Sep 1858 - Tscherebakovka, Russia
d. 9 Jun 1922 - Weatherford, Kansas
From Clipping
Mrs. Katherine Kuxhaus Winter, married Fred KORB in 1893 in Russia. Children of the Korbs are: Sufie Korb, Eva Korb, Elizabeth Korb,and Fred Korb. Mrs. Kuxhaus Korb married Leonhart WINTER and their children are: Mary Winter Sauer, Amalia (Mollie) Winter, Henry Winter, Henry Winter (died as a baby) and Hannah Winter Durham.

KAYARTZ, Herman R.
b. 21 Feb 1921 - Stendal, Germany d. 17 Feb 2001 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Great Bend Tribune - February 18, 2001
Son of Herman and Emma Zotzmann Kayartz. Survivors include two daughters, Judie Sexson and Carol Rankin; one brother, William Kayartz of Portage, Wis. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Gunther Kayartz, Werner Kayartz and John Kayartz; and two sisters, Erna Kleist and Gertrude Strong.

KEAZER, Joyce
b. 10 Nov 1932 - Wichita, Kansas
d. 26 Jul 2005 - Newton, Kansas
From Hillsboro Star Journal - Thursday, August 4, 2005
Daughter of Paul and Evelyn (Remmers) Keazer. She married Richard JANZEN and the couple lived on a farm north of Hillsboro. In 1979, she married Russel HETT. Survivors include three sons, Herb Janzen of Mulvane, James and Connie Janzen of Wichita, and Martin and Brenda Janzen of Oakley; three stepsons, Dennis Hett of Manchester, N.H., Mel and Damaus Hett of Hunter, Okla., and Stan and Denise Hett of Wichita; two sisters, Pauline and Nancy; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services with Pastor Beth Ann Black officiating. Wanda Williams was organist. Casket bearers were Tristan Janzen, Jason Janzen, Michael Janzen, Paul Kastor, David Poe, and Kevin Poe. Honorary casket bearers were Tyler Janzen, Nathan Janzen, and Ben Hett. Burial was in Marion Cemetery.

KECK, Pauline
b. 1 Jun 1910 - Rocky Ford, Colorado
d. 6 Nov 1989 - Hoisington, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
She married Julius J. KRUG Dec. 7, 1930, in Rocky Ford. He died July 14, 1980. Survivors include one son, Dennis R., of the home; one daughter, Joetta Allan, of Wichita; one brother, Bill Keck, of Rocky Ford; three sisters, Freda Bitter and Lydia Hamm, both of Rocky Ford, and Emma Bauer of Denver, CO; two grandchildren and six gt. grandchildren. Burial in the Hoisington Cemetery.

KEEN, Dorothy Virginia
b. 13 Sep 1921 - Kinsley, Kansas
d. 20 Mar 2005 - Hays, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - March 21, 2005
Born to William and Stella (Diaper) Keen. She married Marvin L. RATTS on June 6, 1950, in Great Bend. Survivors include her husband, of the home; two daughters, Patricia M. Whisenand, Centennial, Colo., and Glennis Wylie, Oceanside, Calif.; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Burial in the Russell City Cemetery.

KEENER, Ella Mae
b. 3 Dec 1887, Olmitz
d. 23 Feb 1980, Dallas, Texas
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Floyd Miles WINGERT in 1910. He died Oct. 22, 1947. She was a member of Vine United Methodist Church; Ladies Auxiliary U.T.U. Survivors: son; Keener, Stockton, Mo.; daughter: Mrs. Barbara Bryant, Dallas, Texas; sister: Mrs. Cora E. Matthieson, Boulder, Colo.

KEHN, Doris Mae
b. 6 Oct 1927 - Greeley, Colorado
d. 11 Sep 2003 - Tacoma, Washington
Born to David and Amelia Kehn. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, David who passed away just 29 days before Doris. She is survived by daughters, Sandra and Bernadette; grandchildren Angie, Robin, Tyler and Chris; great-grandchildren Jared, Hayden, Nova and Kaitlin. She is also survived by siblings; Lillian Christensen, Florence Francis, Henrietta Powell and Richard Kehn and their families. Memorial services were held Sept. 17th at the chapel at New Tacoma Cemetery.

KEIER, Elisabeth
b. abt 1870 - Huck, Volga
d. 2 Nov 1925 - Fort Morgan, Colorado
From Heritage Review - 29 March 1999
Buried 11 November 1925, Ft. Morgan Colorado. Married Johannes SCHONEMANN

KEIFER, Dallas M.
b. 20 Mar 1917, Diamond, MO
d. 18 Jan 1981, Sepulveda, Calif
From Hutchinson News - Tuesday, January 20, 1981
Survivors: brothers: Lewis, Sepulveda, Calif; Roy, Kiowa.

KEIFER, Roy F.
b. 24 Sep 1906, Diamond, Mo
d. 23 Jun 1985, Kiowa
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Wilma GOEBEL Oct. 26, 1927, at Valley Center. Survivors: wife; sons, Robert, V Don, Terry; daughters, Ruthann Beard, Gerry Rubin; brother, Lewis, Sepulveda, Calif.

KEIL, Alvin A.
b. 8 Mar 1912 - Galatia, Kansas
d. 2 Mar 203 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, March 4, 2003
Son of Conrad and Mary Steinert Keil. On Nov. 5, 1939, he married Albertha BUCHHEISTER at Plainville. She survives. Other survivors include: a son, Albert, Pittsburg; two daughters, Cheryl Wesley, Great Bend, and Jolene Morgan, Valdez, Ark.; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by: four brothers, Ben, Seigmund, Emanuel and Edwin Keil; and three sisters, Elma Brack, Rubena Keil and Phoebe Brack. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend.

KEIL, Amalia
b. 18 Sep 1890 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 19 Oct 1959 - Larned, Kansas
Daughter of Fred & Marie (nee Whitman) Keil, and was the first child to receive baptism in Emanuel Lutheran church (American Synod of Milberger. She married John Jacob KARST on December 3, 1911. They were blessed with ten children. He preceded her as did one daughter. He died April 9, 1957. Survivors: sons: Paul A., Wilson; Albert C., Russell; Herbert B., Pratt; daughters: Clara Facret; Emma Schneider, of Kansas City; Esther Scheuerman, Milberger; Doris Koch, Russell; sisters, Mrs. Conrad Baker, Oberlin; Mrs. George Rein, Russell.

KEIL, Anna Catherine
b. 6 Dec 1839 - Miller, Russia
d. 14 Jan 1922 - Milberger, Kansas
Died at the home of her nephew Victor Keil. The daughter of Adam Keil and wife. Catharine. In 1855, she married John Fredrick HEINITZ . She had 14 children, 7 sons and7 daughters. He died in 1893, at age 63 years. Twelve of the children died Russia. In 1907, she came with 2 remaining sons, John Fred and John George. For a number of years she made her home with brother, John George Keil, Milberger, and in the home with her sons John Fred, Sugar City, C0 and John George, Wilson, KS. Survivors are her sons: half-brother, Reinhardt Keil, Fowler, MT.

KEIL, Anna Katherine
b. 6 Dec 1839 - Miller, Russia
d. 14 Jan 1923 - Milberger, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller collection
Daughter of Adam Keil and K. E. Kahl. Married in 1855 to John Frederick HEINITZ who was born and died in Russia. He died in 1893 having attained the age of 63.
In this union 16 children were born, two sets of twins and a set of triplets. Only two sons lived to be adults. The rest of the children died and were buried in Russia. As a widow she was not allotted very much ground to farm, so this made her living merger and she was not able to come with her step-mother, brother and half-brothers to America, on Oct. 6, 1876. In 1907 her brother John George Keil sent money for her and her family to come to America. Anna Katherine and two sons, John Frederick and George F., their wives and two of John Frederick's children set sail on a ship called Kella at Bremen, Germany arriving at Galveston, Texas on March 17, 1907. John Fredericks's child Emilie had to stay in Germany with friends because of illness. She came with people a couple of years later. For a number of years Anna made her home with her brother John George, in Milberger, Kansas while her family worked to repay the debt for the trip to Kansas. Her declining years she spent at the home of her sons, John Fred in Sugar City, CO, and George F. in Wilson, Kansas. She died on Jan. 14, 1923, at the home of her nephew, Victor Keil. Survived by her two sons, brothers, 24 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Buried Milberger Cemetery.

KEIL, Benjamin
b. 21 Jan 1892 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 20 Nov 1954 - Galatia, Kansas
He married Bertha STRECKER, on October 5, 1913. To this union were born 10 children, and 9 survive.

KEIL, Bertha
b. 24 Mar 1893 - Milberger, Kansas
d. 28 Jan 1987 - Russell, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller collection
Her first husband, Benjamin KEIL, died in 1954. Her second husband, Alexander NUSS, died in 1973. Survivors include three sons: Clarence Keil of Berwyn Pa., Leland Keil of Galatia, and Glenn Keil of Russell; six daughters, Lucille Hall and Thelma Gross, both of Hays, Elsie Herber of Wilson, Clarnetta Brainerd of Great Bend, Fern Trent of Fowler and Alean Sanders of Miltonvale; a step son, Elmer Nuss of Dodge City; two stepdaughters, Irene Michaelis of Wichita and Edna Byrum of Garfield; A half-brother, Emanuel Strecker of Warsaw, Mo.; 27 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren and two great-great- grandchildren. Burial will be in the Milberger Cemetery. Note: I could not determine Bertha's maiden name. It might have been Galliart.

KEIL, Caroline O.
b. 2 Oct 1898 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 12 Jan 1988 - Hoisington, Kansas
She married Henry C. STRECKER on August 24, 1919, at Milberger. He died March 30, 1970. Survivors are: son, Paul H., Galatia; daughter: Mildred Neeley, Great Bend; brother: Herman F. Keil, Great Bend.

KEIL, Clara Elizabeth
b. 16 Apr 1909 - Milberger, Kansas
d. 27 Sep 2004 - Russell, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Thursday, September 30, 2004, Hays Daily News - Thursday, September 30, 2004
Born to Victor Emmanuel and Elizabeth (Pope) Keil. She married Ernest George Herman GALLIART on Dec. 24, 1934, in Dubuque. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest (Galliart), in 1992; and a son, Gene Ernest. Survivors include two sons, Vernon Dean of Folsom, Calif., and Kenneth Lee of Bunker Hill; a brother, Hubert Harry of Milberger; a sister, Josephine Springer of Hoisington; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Dubuque Cemetery, south of Dorrance.

KEIL, Claranetta E.
b. 21 Mar 1922 - Galatia, Kansas
d. 23 Mar 1987 - Great Bend, Kansas
She married Glenn M. BRAINERD on July 19,1941, at Russell.

KEIL, Delmar
b. 11 Mar 1934 - Russell, Kansas
d. 29 Dec 1975 - Russell, Kansas

KEIL, Edwin
b. 18 Feb 1901 - Barton County, Kansas
d. 8 Aug 1882 - Great Bend, Kansas
Son of Conrad and Mary Steinert Keil. He married Mollie KARST on March 7, 1926. at Milberger.

KEIL, Elizabeth (POPE)
Mrs. Elizabeth Keil died Sunday afternoon (20 April 1969) at Hoisington. She was born may 10, 1888, in Barton County. Survivors are: two daughters, Mrs. Ernest Galliart and Mrs. Ervin Springer, both of Hoisington; seven sons, Gerhardt, Hubert and Clifford of Russell, Julius, Casper, Wyo., Dr. Ernest, Bedford, Mass., Melvin, Hoisington, and Waldomar, Kansas City, Mo; one brother John Pope, Canon City, Colo.
(on the back of her funeral card)
Mrs. Elizabeth "Pope" Keil, daughter of George Pope and Dorothea Schneider. On May 10, 1908, she married Victor Keil at Milberger. This marriage was blessed with 11 children: seven boys and four girls. Two daughters, Esther and Florence, preceded in death. Victor preceded in death on Mar. 6, 1964.

KEIL, Elma Marie (GALLIART)
Funeral Card
Elma Marie Keil, daughter of Andrew and Catherina Dorothea (Gebhart) Galliart, was born September 27, 1912, in Russell County near Dubuque. Her death occurred on September 6, 1983 in Russell. On May 26, 1935, she married Gerhard Emanuel Keil at Milberger, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerhard, on April 21, 1979; one brother, Andrew Galliart, and an infant sister. Survivors are her daughters: Mrs. Leon (Carol) Keil, Mrs. Earlin (Deloris) Nuss and Mrs. Marion (Geraldine) Counts. Other survivors are three brothers: Albert Galliart of Russell, Bill Gilliart of Great Bend and Ernest Galliart of Beaver; one sister, Mrs. Edward (Emma) Brack, of Dorrance.

KEIL, Emanuel
b. 8 Jun 1881 - Milberger, Kansas
d. 5 Jan 1958 - Ellsworth, Kansas
He married Elizabeth REIN in 1903. His wife died in August 1955, daughter, Naomi Varah in 1954, and brother Fred Keil. Four daughters survive.

KEIL, Ernestine (BECKER) wife of Sigmund Keil
(Record of Death):
There is a hand written note from my mother-in-law, Mrs. Elma Dumber Brack. It reads: "Mrs. Sigmund Keil (Ernestine) was born Aug 4 (?). She was 79 years old. Died August 2, 1973, funeral and buried on Sat. Aug. 4, 1973 at St. Mark's Lutheran Church at Great Bend. They lived in Great Bend. She was sister of Emanuel Becker."

KEIL, Esther Hildegard
b. 12 Jun 1917 - Milberger, Kansas
d. 19 Jun 1933 - Milberger, Kansas
Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Keil, Elizabeth nee Popp. Survivors are: parents, 7 brothers, and 3 sisters.

KEIL, Florence Cora
b. 24 Jan 1924 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 6 Dec 1958 - Larned, Kansas
Daughter of Victor E. and Elizabeth Pope Keil.

KEIL, Florence
b. 29 Jul 1921 Milberger, Barton County, Kansas
d. 7 Mar 2002 - Hays, Kansas
From Great Bend (Kans) Tribune - March 10, 2002
Daughter of Emanuel and Elisabeth Rein Keil. She married Carl A. DUMLER Aug. 23, 1942, in Hugo, Okla. He died Oct. 10, 1973. She married Leonard W. SCHRUBEN Jan. 21, 1979, in Manhattan. He died Oct. 23, 2001. Survivors include one son, Carl A. Dumler Jr.; two stepsons, Dale Schruben and Lee Schruben; four daughters, Jean Naegele, Rita Atkerson, Kay Dinkel, and Jody Dumler Johnson; one sister, Luella Saxton of Tempe, Ariz.; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and four step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Beatrice Bergman, Naomi Barah and Allegra Fisher; and one granddaughter, Cindy Atkerson. Burial will be at St. John Lutheran Cemetery in Russell.

KEIL, Gerhard Emmanuel
b. 11 Jul 1910, Milberger
d. 21 Apr 1979, Wichita
From Newspaper Clipping
Son of Victor and Elizabeth (Popp) Keil, born July 11, 1910, Milberger. He married Elma Marie GALLIART May 26, 1935, Milberger. Daughters: Mrs. Leon (Carol) Keil, Mrs. Erlin (Deloris) Nuss; Mrs. Marion (Geraldine) Counts; four brothers: Ernest Keil, Temple, Texas; Hubert H., Russell; Waldomar, Kansas City, Missouri; Melvin, Kimberling, Missouri; two sisters: Mrs. Ernest (Clara) Galliart, Beaver; and Mrs. Ervin (Josephine) Springer, Sr., Hoisington.

KEIL, Herman
b. 11 Mar 1915 - Russell County, Kanss
d. 28 Aug 1997 - Hoisington, Kansas
Son of George and Elizabeth Ringler Keil. He married Leona M. REISSIG (sic) on October 3, 1946, at Hoisington.

KEIL, Herman F.
b. 23 Apr 1902 - Milberger, Kansas
d. 23 Jul 1991 - Great Bend, Kansas
Son of John Fredrick and Katherine Milberger Keil. . He married Tabea J. HUHN on June 17, 1923, at Milberger. Survivors: grandddaughter and great-granddaughter.

KEIL, Jerry Lee
b. 24 May 1942 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 14 Jun 1989 - Salina, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection*
He married Ruth SAENGER. Survivors include his wife Ruth, of the home; two sons, John and Michael, both of the home; a daughter, Lesa Keil of Long Beach, CA; his mother, Alvina Keil of Russell; two brothers, Eugene, of Gt. Bend and Gary of Salina; and two sisters, Arlena Robert of Gothenberg, NE; and Mary Ann Keil of Russell. Burial in Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina.

KEIL, J. Fred
b. 16 Jul 1879 - Milberger, Kansas
d. 3 Jul 1954 - Great Bend, Kansas
Son of Fred and Marie Elizabeth Keil nee Wittman. He married Katherine MILBERGER in 1897, at Milberger. They had 2 children.

KEIL, John
b. 21 Sep 1903 - Topeka, Kansas
d. 24 April 1973 - Russell, Kansas
obit
Son of George and Katherine (Ringler) Keil. On Jan. 24, 1926, he united in marriage to Anna KRUG at the Michaelis Lutheran church near the family home, and this union was blessed with ?? children: Doris, Marvin, Melvin, Larry and Dean. He was preceded in death by his parents and one infant son, Melvin; four brothers, George, Phillip, David, and Alexander; one infant sister and two infant brothers; also one grandson, Michael Maier. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Anna of the home; four children and their spouses: Doris and Ruben Maier of Natoma; Marvin and Else Keil of Colby; Larry and Carolyn Keil of Grand Island, NE; and Dean and Margaret Keil of Russell; 15 grandchildren; one gt-grandchild; two brothers, Ruben of Russell and Herman of Hoisington; and a host of other relatives and friends.

KEIL, John George
b. 15 Feb 1842 - Miller, Russia
d. 8 May 1922 - Milberger, Kansas
He married on December 26,1867; Susana Elizabeth KUXHAUS, To this union 16 children were born, 10 preceded him. His wife died January 17, 1893, age 42 years, 6 months, 20 days. He then married on August 12, 1893, Katherine Lipe SIEG, widow. This union was short duration for on August 19th, seven days later, she died in an accident, reached age of 49 years, 22 days. (Note: Milberger church records show a d.d. of Aug. 11, 1893. Marriage date is not found in the records to show if that should be Aug.4)

KEIL, Lavin Melvin
b. 15 Jan 1929 - Milberger, Kansas
d. 19 Oct 1992 - Fayetteville, Arkansas
Son of Victor E. and Elizabeth M. Pope. He married Mary Evelyn GILLETT on October 12, 1956 at Kansas City.

KEIL, Leon A.
b. 12 Dec 1931 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 9 Feb 2003 - - Russell, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Tuesday, February 11, 2003
Born to Alexander and Ella F. (Deines) Keil. He married Carol Joan Keil on Aug. 14, 1955, in Russell. Survivors include his wife, of the home; a son, Bradley L., Wichita; a brother, Darrell Lee, Great Bend; a sister, Velda Nuss, Russell. Burial in St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Russell.

KEIL, Loren D.
b. 4 May 1936 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 10 Dec 1995 - Great Bend, Kansas
Son of Edwin and Mollie Karst Keil. He married Karla PEEL on December 1, 1978, at Milberger.

KEIL, Mollie
b. 28 Mar 1888 - Milberger, Kansas
d. 25 Feb 1980 - Ness City, Kansas
She married David TITTEL on April 17, 1906, in Russel. He died December 14, 1942.

KEIL, Phoebe
b. 9 Nov 1909 - Galatia, Kansas
d. 1 Jan 2003 - Russell, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - January 3, 2003
She was born Nov. 9, 1909, north of Galatia, the daughter of Conrad and Mary Steinert Keil. On Aug. 16, 1931, she married Edwin B. BRACK at Otis. He died May 18, 1979. Survivors include: two daughters, Fara Popp, Russell, and Mary Ann LeRoy, Wichita; a brother, Alvin Keil, Great Bend; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Sieg, Edwin, Ben and Emanuel; and two sisters, Rubina Keil and Elma Brack. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Galatia.

KEIL, Rachel C.
b. 17 Oct 1908, Milberger
d. 1 Oct 1999, Russell
From Newspaper Clipping
Daughter of Fredrick G. and Mary M. Rissig Keil. She married Walter W. MICHAELIS June 26, 1927, rural Russell. He survives with sons: Donald, Larry, Bill; daughters: Delores Hanhardt, Elaine Paulson, Shirley Roth; brothers: Albert Keil, Denver; Ralph, Delmar, Carl Keil all Greeley, CO; sisters: Martha Dochow, Phoenix; Mildred Bauer, Huntington Park, CA; Ruth Clayton, Helen Andrews, Sylvia Libsack, all Greeley, CO. Preceded by sons, Vennard, infant son, daughters: Melba Kuhn, Patricia Dumler, Sharon Mitchell, infant daughter; 5 brothers, a sister.

KEIL, Ruben
b. 27 Jun 1912
d. 21 Sep 1977, Russell
From Newspaper Clippings
He married Alvina MILLER July 19, 1933, in Russell. Seven children; five survive. Survivors: widow, 2 daughters: Mrs. Arlena Bridges and Miss Mary Ann Keil; 3 sons: Eugene R., Jerry L. and Gary L; brother, Herman, Hoisington. Preceding him in death were his parents, two sons and 5 brothers.

KEIL, Siegmund
Obituary
Siegmund Keil, 74, died today (24 Oct 1968) in Great Bend. Born Aug. 9, 1894, near Galatia, he was married to Ernestine Becker Dec. 19, 1915, at Milberger. In addition to the widow, he is survived by three sons, Melvin and Arnold, Great Bend, and Luther, Framingham, Mass.; three daughters, Mrs. Douglas Cotty Jr., Garden City, Mrs. Herbert Hopper, Clearwater, Fla., and Mrs. Limon Kruckenberg, Great Bend; three brothers, Emanuel and Alvin, Great Bend, and Edwin, Bunker Hill; two sisters, Mrs. Floyd Brack and Mrs. Edwin Brack, Otis.

KEIL, Victor E.
b. 17 Feb 1886 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 6 March 1964 - Russell, Kansas
Son of George Katherine (Kuxhausen) Keil. He married Elizabeth POPE on May 10, 1908, at Milberger To this union were born 11 children, 2 preceded him.

KEIL, Waldomar V.
b. 23 Apr 1928 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 3 Aug 1994 - Kansas City, Missouri
From Frieda Karst Collection*
Son of Victor E. & Elizabeth (Pope) Keil. Survivors are two brothers, Hubert H., Milberger; and Ernest W., Temple, TX; and two sisters, Clara Galliart, Russell; and Josephine Springer, Hoisington. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Gerhard, Julius, Herbert, Melvin and Clifford; and two sisters, Esther Keil and Florence Keil. Burial at Milberger cemetery.

KEITH, Clyde G.
b. 25 Dec 1904 - Graham County, Kansas
d. 21 Jul 1982 - Hill City, Kansas
From funeral card
Husband of Agatha Michaelis
Officiating: Rev. W. Harlan Rittgers; Rev. John A. Martyn, Jr. Music: Mrs. James Taber and Robert L. Rath Accompanist: Mrs. Fred Keith. Casket Bearers: Orval, Glenn and Ronald Keith; Lawrence Bell, Bob and Kennth Engleman. Ushers: Mike Money and Robert Culley Interment: Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Hill City, KS

KEJR, Benjamin Miles
b. 11 May 1914, Russell County, Kansas
d. 20 Oct 2000, Denver, Colorado
From Ellsworth Reporter - Thursday, Novembr 2, 2000

KEJR, C. Joe
b. 11 Mar 1893, Chicago
d. 9 Dec 1986, Salina
From Hutchinson News - Thursday - December 11, 1986
He married Anna HAMPEL in Arkansas. She died in 1954. He married Margret HANSEN in 1956 at Wilson. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Anna Marie Kejr of Salina, and Ruth Harmon of Arkansas City; one brother, the Rev. John Kejr of Wilson.

KEJR, Rev. John, Jr.
b. 21 Sep 1895, Chicago, Ill
d. 12 Dec 1989, Wilson
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Rose HAMPL Dec. 24, 1919, in Luray. She died in March 1984. Survivors include one son, Donald; two daughters, Naomi Stuckey and Dr. William (Verna) Weber.

KELL, Valeria VALERIA – nee ?? or if married.
Funeral Card
Born November 23, 1893, Barton County, Kansas -- Died November 8, 1977, Great Bend, Kansas

KELLER, Alex
b. 23 Dec 1909 - Bunker Hill, Kansas
d. 8 Oct 1979 - Lyons, Kansas
He married Linda DICK on August 13, 1941, in Ness City.

KELLER, Amelia
b. 16 Jul 1911 - Ellinwood, Kansas
d. 1 Nov 2005 - Colby, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Thursday, November 3, 2005
Her husband, Charles E. (KVASNICKA) , died in 1974. Survivors include three sons, Richard of Oakley, Mel of Manhattan and Charles of Cummings, Ga.; two daughters, Charlotte Kvasnicka of Lucas and Nancy Slotterback of Des Moines, Iowa; a sister, Ann Snyder of Nickerson; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Beulah Cemetery, Colby.

KELLER, Amalie
b. 21 Sep 1904, Dreispitz, Russia
d. 18 Mar 1965, Colby, Kansas
Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Keller. At the age of 17, she escaped to Poland, then to Germany and eventually came to the United States. She lived with an aunt and uncle at Herington for about a year. She was joined in marriage to George HERBEL on June 4, 1923. To this union were born three sons: Reuben, Sam and Harold. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Dave Keller, and a half-brother, Gottfried Keller. She leaves to mourn her passing her husband: three sons; two daughters-in-law, Mrs. Sam Herbel and Mrs. Harold Herbel, a brother, Alex Keller of Monument; two half-brothers, Wilbur Keller of Shattuck, Okla., and Leo Keller of Tampa, Texas; two half-sisters, Mrs. Elsie Howard of Shattuck, Okla., and Mrs. Maria Ulm of Florida.

KELLER, Andreas "Whitey"
b. 11 Jun 1879, Dreispitz, Russia
d. 11 Mar 1942, Salina, Kansas
From Newspaper Clippings
He arrived in the United States in 1909. Survivors include: His wife; ten children - Mrs. D. G. Neuvert of Winfield, Mrs. Earl Englel of Joplin, Missouri; Dave Keller of Lucas, Alex Keller of Lyons, Mrs. Charles Kvasnicka of Bunker Hill, Victor Keller of Lyons, Mrs. Frank Princ of Wilson, Miss Lee Keller of Lyons, Mrs. Ollie Rabas of Sylvan Grove, and Mrs. Chester Kollhoff of Hutchinson; seven step-children; four of whom reside in Canada and three at Lyons; a sister, Mrs. Nick (Anne) Blum of Herington; a brother, Dave Keller of Colby.

KELLER, Andrew
b. 10 Feb 1855, Dreispitz, Russia
d. 30 Jan 1934
From Keller Family History
He married Mary Katherine KELLER in 1876 in Dreispitz. In 1911 the Keller family came to America. Mr. Keller lost his wife by death in 1915 in Bunker Hill. Seven children were born to this union, five boys and two girls. Three boys died in Russia. His wife died in 1916 in Bunker Hill. Surviving him were 4 children, 3 brothers, 2 sisters. The living children are: Mrs. Reinhard Beisel in Russia; Andrew Keller in Dorrance, Kansas; David Keller in Mingo, Kansas, and Mrs. Nick Blum, Herington.
Surviving him besides his four children are: two sisters, Mrs. Fred Miller, Dorrance, Kansas, and Mrs. Fritzler in Russia; three brothers, Fred in Topeka, Gottfried and Henry in Russia. Additional information: See the obituary for Andreas Keller from the german script. Anna Keller, the daughter, was married to Nick Blum.

KELLER, Andrew G
b. 24 Apr 1893, Dreispitz, Russia
d. 8 May 1975, Russell, Kansas
Son of Andrew and Katherina (Steinle) Keller. Andrew lived his early life in Russia and immigrated to the United States as a young man of 19 years in 1912. He came to the area of Russell County where he made his home and on June 1, 1917, he was united in marriage to Katherina HEINZE at Russell, Kansas. This union was blessed with eight children: Paul, Leo, Viola, Wilbur, Wilma, Milton, Dolores, and Gene. He was preceded in death by his wife, Katherina, November 5, 1948; his parents, one son, Leo, and one daughter, Viola. Survivors include his sons, Paul, Wilbur, Milton and Gene; his daughters, Mrs. Henry (Wilma) Mitchell and Mrs. Adolph (Dolores) Augustine.

KELLER, Ann
b. 20 Jun 1919 - Dorrance, Kansas
d. 1 Oct 2006 - Wichita, Kansas
From Lucas-Sylvan News - Thursday, October 5, 2006
She was born June 20, 1919, in Dorrance, the youngest child of Andreas and Marie Catherine Fritzler Keller. On September 1,1941, she married Chester L. KOLLHOFF in Hutchinson. He died January 3, 1974. On December 27 1978, she married Dwight E. SNYDER in Hutchinson. He died September 14, 1992. Survivors include: step-children and spouses, Daniel and Donna Snyder, Nickerson, and Janis and Jim Smoley, Hutchinson; four step-grandchildren, Brian and Kellie Snyder, Susie and David Dawson, Holly, Snyder, Jason and Erwin Smoley; four step-great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Braden Snyder, and Tyler and Brooke Dawson, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death in addition to her husbands, by three brothers, David, Alex and Victor Keller, and six sisters, Marie Nuevert, Lydia Engle, Emma Princ, Lee Hughes, Bertha Rabas and Amelia Kvasnicka. Burial in Pennwell-Gabel's Cemetery and Mausoleum, Hutchinson. Note: Parents - Andreas Keller from Dreispitz, Russia, and Marie Catherine Fritzler from Holstein, Russia.

KELLER, Benjamin John
b. 19 Nov 1913 - Ellis, Kansas
d. 8 Jun 2001 - Hays, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Sunday, June 10, 2001
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Anna, in 1969; and twin granddaughters. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy of the home; a son, Glen A. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, Ellis.
Hays Daly Journal - Sunday, June 10, 2001
Son of Carl and Caroline (Shoenthaler) Keller. He married Anna Keller on Nov. 6, 1941, in Ellis. She died May 2, 1969. He married Dorothy Dreher on Dec. 29, 1972, in Topeka. She survives. He was preceded in death by a brother, Gerhardt, a sister, Edna Laris, and two granddaughters. Burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery.

b. 25 Jun 1917 -Bunker Hills, Kansas

d. 21 May 2001 - Lucas, Kansas

Married Ollie H. RABAS on June 15, 1940, at McPherson, Kansas.. Ollie died on May 16, 1987.She was preceded in death by her husband; and a son, Verlin, in 1965. Survivors include two sons, Gary and wife Joyce of Shawnee and Alan "Shorty" of Lucas; two sisters, Millie Kvasnicka of Colby and Anna Kollhoff Snyder of Hutchinson; two stepsisters, Mollie Besthorn of Topeka and Susana Vasconcells of California; and two grandchildren Kevin and Alicia Rabas. Burial will be in Lucas Cemetery. Ninth child of Andrea “Whitey” and Maria (Fritzler) Keller. Her sisters and brothers included: Marie Neuvert, Lydia Engle, David Keller, Alex Keller, Millie Kvasnicka of Colby, Victor Keller, Emma Princ, Lee Hughes and Ann Kollhoff Snyder. Her step sisters and brothers included: Fred Fritzler, Anna Brown, David Fritzler Fraser,Maria Danewitz, Jack Fritzler Fraser, Katherine Fritzler, Mollie Besthorn of Topeka, and Susana Vaconcells of California. Burial was in the Lucas Cemetery

KELLER, Charles F. "Buzz"
b. 27 Feb 1916 - Dawson County, Montana
d. 3 Nov 2006 - Rock Springs, Wyoming
From Casper Star Tribune, Casper, WY - Thursday, November 09, 2006
Graveside services at the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. He was born on Feb. 27, 1916, in Dawson County, Mont., the son of the late Edward and Johanna Timmerscheidt Keller.
He married Betsy Imogene BOHN on July 14, 1940 in Rock Springs, and she preceded him death in 1997. Survivors include two sons, John Keller and wife of Newcastle and Richard Dick Keller and wife of Port Orchard, Wash.; one daughter, Loretta Patrick and husband of Bremerton, Wash.; and one sister, Barbara Swanson and husband of Denver. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one infant daughter, Barbara Keller and one brother, Earl Bud Keller.

KELLER, David L.

b. 27 Dec 1960 - Colby, Kansas

d. 15 Apr 2001 - Colby, Kansas

From Salina Journal - April 18, 2001

Survivors include his wife, Jane; a son; a daughter, Audrey Layne Keller; his parents, Ben and Elsie Keller, Page City; and four sisters, Brenda Thompson, Leann Dempewolf, Lana Johnson and Amy Patrick. Burial will be in Oakley Cemetery. Additional Information: David Lane Keller, and Jane LOWE were married February 10, 1989.

KELLER, David
Spouse's Family from Dreispitz, Russia
b. 8 Feb 1907
d. 19 Nov 1968, Downs, Kansas
Additional information: Married Bertha SCHNEIDER on 13 October 1936

KELLER, David
b. 20 Mar 1878 - Dreispitz, Russia
d. 11 Mar 1945 - Ellsworth , Kansas
From Glenn Mueller collection
He came to USA 6 July 1909 to Dorrance, Kansas. On 22 February 1907 he was united in marriage to Marie Katherine KLEIN. He is survived by his wife, nine children; Mrs. Marie Kamp, California; Mrs. Hilda Schwemmer, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Mrs. Esther Meier, Salina, Kansas; Mrs. Hannah Francis, Denver, Colorado; Godfrey Keller, U.S. Army England; Sam Keller, US. Army Columbia, S.C.; Mrs. Lillian Estrada, Wilson, Kansas; Helen Keller, Hartford, Conneticutt; Mrs. Irene Walker, Cheyenne, Wyoming; three sisters: Mrs. Marie Heinze, Sylvan Grove, Kansas; Mrs. Mollie Graff, Lucas, Mrs. Julia Berger, Herington, Kansas; one brother, Godfrey Keller, Herington; and 21 grandchildren. Burial was in the Wilson Cemetery.

KELLER, Emma
b. 23 Mar 1914, Bunker Hill
d. 11 May 1989, Salina
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Frank PRINC in 1932, at Ellsworth. He died Aug. 3,1970. Survivors: sons, Frank L. and Donald P.; sisters, Marie K. Neuvert, Tucson, Ariz; Amelia Kvasnicka, Colby, Bertha Rabas, Lucas, Lee Hughes, Reno. Nev., Ann Snyder, Nickerson.

KELLER, Emma
b. 10 Feb 1908 - Dorrance, Kansas
d. 11 Oct 1996 - Lakewood, Colorado
Daughter of David and Julia Steinle Keller. She married Walter STRECKER on September 3, 1927 in Russell. He died September 3, 1943. Then she married Byron BUELOW on July 22, 1955, at Russell. He died September 10, 1974.

KELLER, Esther M.
b. 22 May 1911, Lucas
d. 13 Sep 1998, Salina
From Ellsworth Reporter - September 17, 1998
Survivors include a son, Myron D. Meier; three daughters, Corene Breen, Ann Davis, and LaVonna Leonard; two brothers, Fred Keller and Sam Keller, both of Lakewood, Colo.; two sisters, Lillian Vasquez, Denver, and Irene Stoppel, Aurora, Colo. She was preceded in death by her husband, David H. MEIER, in 1976.

KELLER, Ethylin F.
b. 11 Feb 1903 - Osborne County, Kansas
d. 7 Feb 1987 - Salina, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller collection
Survivors include her husband, Ray B. of the home; and a sister, Neva Corwell of 312 E. Center. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery, Hunter. (Ethylin's maiden name is not known)

KELLER, Everett H.
b. 25 Mar 1921 - Waldo, Kansas
d. 8 Jun 2002 - Russell, Kansas
From Salina Journal - June 10, 2002
Son of Roy Everett and Jessie Rose (Luder) Keller. He married Edith Louise TABLER on Feb. 12, 1941, in Waldo. Survivors include his wife, Edith of Russell; two daughters, Karen Sue Krug and Barbara Louise Jeroue; a sister, Marjorie Green of Waldo; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Rosa Lee Keller. Burial will be in Grand Center Cemetery, Waldo.

KELLER, Florence Bernice
b. 26 Mar 1924 - Lincoln, Nebraska
d. 2 Mar 2007 - Mitchell, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 6 Mar 2007
Burial at the Fairview Cemetery. Florence was born March 26, 1924, in Lincoln to Adam and Elizabeth (Hein) Keller. Florence and Henry SCHAFFER were united in marriage on November 8, 1948, in Scottsbluff. Survivors include her daughter Henrietta (Heassler) and husband Mario Herrera of Scottsbluff and her son David Schaffer and his fiancé Phyllis Little of Denver, Colo; two grandsons Steve Jr. and Cory Haessler; and former son-in-law Steven Haessler Sr. Her parents, husband Henry and two brothers precede her in death.

KELLER, Mrs. Frances
b. abt 1925
d. 28 Jan 2003 - Great Bend, Kansas
She married Frank KELLER April 22, 1961, at Great Bend. He died Oct. 11, 2002.. Survivors include two sisters, Virginia Jones of Utica and Marjorie Glenn of Island Road, Vt. Graveside memorial service and inurnment will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Great Bend Cemetery.

KELLER, Francesca
b. 30 Dec 1898 - Odessa, Russia
d. 2 Mar 1984 - Concordia, Kansas
Daughter of Peter and Mary (Volk) Keller. They came with family to United States in 1908, settling in Collyer, KS.

KELLER, Frank
b. abt 1925
d. 11 Oct 2002 - Yuma, Arizona
From Salina Journal - Sunday, April 20, 2003, Great Bend (Kan) Tribune, April 19, 2003
He married Frances KELLER April 22, 1961, at Great Bend. She died Jan. 28. Survivors include one brother, Lynn Keller of Albert. Graveside memorial service and inurnment will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Great Bend Cemetery

KELLER, Fred
b. 8 Mar 1959, Dreispitz, Russia
d. 25 Jul 1945, Topeka, Kansas
Pamphlet from Funeral Home
Additional Information - Fred Keller married Sophia HERBEL, daughter of David and Katie (Steinly) Herbel.

KELLER, Frieda
b. 18 May 1921 - Gering, Nebraska
d. 21 Mar 2006 - Douglas, Wyoming
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 23 Mar 2006
Interment will be in the Douglas Park Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Troy Tillard, TK Tillard, Kevin King, Mark Stacy, Rob Bower, Bob Murray, and Marlin Milligan. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Andrea Stacy, Becki Milligan, Sandy Murray, and all of her great-grandchildren. Daughter of David and Katherina (Stricker) Keller, she was a first generation American German from Russia. Her parents immigrated here from Russia as young adults, and her father was to have been a passenger on the Titanic, but couldn't make the voyage because of an illness. She met Henry "Hank" KING in Scottsbluff, and they were married Dec. 2, 1936, in Harrisburg, Neb. She is survived by her children, Wayne and wife Sharon King of Marana, Ariz., Karen and husband Richard Stacy of Denver, Kathy King of Cheyenne, Wyo., and Debbie and husband Tim Tillard of Douglas; sister, Irene Kraus of Scottsbluff; sisters-in-law, Lucille Keller and Esther Keller both of Scottsbluff; eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Hank King, June 12, 1992; and brothers, Dave, Alec, Henry, Harry, Adam, and Ben Keller.

b. 1 Dec 1971 - Salina, Kansas

d. 10 May 2001 - Solomon, Kansas

From Salina Journal - Monday, May 14, 2001

Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

Surnames: Keller, Garrett

Survivors include his parents, Kenneth and Kay Keller of Salina; and his maternal grandparents, Keith and Maxine Garrett of WaKeeney.

KELLER, Gene L
Family from Dreispitz, Russia
b. 7 Sep 1931, Russell County, Kansas
d. 20 Apr 1983, Salina, Kansas
Surviving are his wife, Betty; three brothers, Paul, Milton, and Wilbur; and two sisters, Mrs. Dolores Augustine and Mrs. Wilma Mitchell.

KELLER, George Daniel
b. 10 Apr 1906 - Cawker City, Kansas
d. 4 Jul 1997 - Beloit, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller collection
He was preceded in death by his wife, Clara in 1989; and a daughter, Gloria in 1990. Survivors include a son, Jim of Council Bluffs, Iowa ; a daughter, Doris Shroyer of Belolit; seven grandchildren; an seven great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Prairie Grove Cemetery, Cawker City.

KELLER, Gottfried
b. 20 Jun 1870 - Dreispitz, Russia
d. 15 Oct 1949 - Ellsworth, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller collection
He was married to Marie SCHIERA in Russia and shortly afterward came to America, making his home at Tampa, Kansas. He is survived by three sons, David, Gottfried, and Daniel, all of Newton; a daughter, Anna Walters, of Osawatomie; one sister, 16 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death three and a half years ago by his wife, and nine years ago by his daughter, Mollie Hudson, who lived in Colorado. Interment was made in the Wilson cemetery. Casket bearers were Alex Wallert, Carl Herber, Jim Vlcek, John Milberger, Dave Nuss and Conrad Walter.

KELLER, Gottfried
Family from Dreispitz, Russia
b. 3 Dec 1930
d. 12 Aug 1958, near Woodward, Oklahoma
He is survived by his mother, Lydia Keller, two brothers, including Wilbur and two sisters. Additional Information - Siblings are Wilbur, Leo, Mary, and Elsie.

KELLER, Hannah
b. 1 Dec 1912, Lucas
d. 1 Feb 1998, Wilson
From Ellsworth Reporter - February 5, 1998.
Daughter of David and Marie Cline Keller. She married Ermal W. FRANCIS. He survives.Other survivors include two daughters, Shirley Ball and Jane Fuller; two brothers, Fred and Sam Keller, both of Colorado; three sisters, Lillian Vasquez and Irene Stoppel, both of Colorado, and Esther Meier, Salina.

KELLER, Harold E.
b. 6 Mar 1922 - Cawker City, Kansas
d. 25 Mar 2007 - Hunter, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Monday, March 26, 2007
Survivors include his wife, Maribelle, of the home; two sons, Ray of Sylvan Grove and Max of Hunter; two brothers, Richard of Hunter and Melvin of Belleville; a sister, Dorothy Reiter of Hunter; and five grandchildren. Burial will be in Greenwood Union Cemetery, Hunter.

KELLER, Harold and Maribelle
Kellers to Celebrate 50th From Lucas-Sylvan News - Thursday, January 25, 2001
Hosts for the occasion are their children and their children's spouses. Ray and Shelly Keller, and Max and Kally Keller. There are five grandchildren and two step-grandchildren. Harold and the former Maribelle Anderson were united in marriage January 28th, 1951, at the Glen Elder Christian Church.

KELLER, Harry
b. 21 Oct 1916 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
d. 24 Dec 2004 - Worland, Wyoming
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 29 Dec 2004
Burial at Riverview Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Born to Pete and Kathern (Wagner) Keller. He married Lydia H. FEAGLER on March 7, 1937 in Scottsbluff. Survivors include his wife, Lydia, of Worland; son, Jim (Dottie) Keller of Windsor, Colo.; daughter, Joann (Larry) Bower of Worland; brother, Albert Keller of Portland, Ore.; sister, Mary Collins of Terrytown; grandchildren, Wayne Bower of Billings, Mont., Michael Bower of Calif., Tammi Salzman of Worland, and Colleen Gross and Jolene Mayfield, both of Windsor; great-grandchildren, Josh Hunter, Kyle Ferguson, Wade and Shane Bower, Jace and Vickie Salzman and Spencer Bower. He was preceded in death by his parents, 11 brothers, three sisters and one granddaughter.

KELLER, Harvey
b. 13 Jan 13, 1937 -Scottsbluff, Nebraska
d. 25 Mar 2006 - Lake Havasu City, Arizona
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 10 Apr 2006
Born to Pete and Katherine (Becker) Keller. Survivors include his wife of 18 years, Beth; children, Sheryl and Diana Keller of Scottsbluff, Patty of Sacramento; stepchildren, Robert Laythem of San Antonio Cathy Baudino of Lake Havasu City; sisters, Gloria Relka of Scottsbluff, Marian Heilbrun of Gering; brother, Rodger (Mike) Keller of Ridgecrest, Calif.; and grandchildren, Ryan Keller of Scottsbluff, Delylia and David of San Antonio, Jonathan and Stephanie of Lake Havasu City.

KELLER, Jerry D.
b. 14 May 1943 - Lyons, Kansas
d. 23 Sep 2006 - Cottonwood Falls, Kansas
From Salina Journal - September 26, 2006
Mr. Keller was born May 14, 1943, in Lyons, the son of Alexander and Linda Dick Keller. He married Corinne WADSWORTH on May 23, 1968, in Lyons and then divorced. He married Allison MacGREGOR HARBAUGH on June 15, 1991, in Emporia. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Allison, of the home; a son, Kevin Michael of Strong City; a daughter, Janice Lynn Keller of Shawnee; two brothers, Jim of Lyons and Dick of Downs; a stepson, Benjamin Kent Harbaugh of Manhattan; two stepdaughters, Sarah Jo Harbaugh of Emporia and Emily Sue Harbaugh of Denison, Texas; and a grandson, Alec Michael Eugene Keller of Strong City.

KELLER, John F.
b. 10 Nov 1928 , Page City, Kansas
d. 6 Oct 2000, Great Bend, Kansas
From Great Bend Tribune - October 8, 2000
Son of Oliver T. and Irene Waldmeier Keller. He was married to the former Marilyn Zickefoose for 53 years. Survivors include his wife of the home; two sons, Jon Randall Keller and Kurt Mitchell Keller; two daughters, Christine Adele Keller, and Patricia Sue Atkinson; four sisters, Letha Huntley of Clearview City, Sylvia Tate of Bonner Springs, Maxine Berry of Winona and Freda Mason of Bailey, Colo. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Leo Keller, Clinton Keller and Walter Keller; and three sisters, Verna Wright, Eleanor Keller and Goldie Keller.

KELLER, Joseph S.
b. 2 Oct 1889, Dorrance
d. 12 Jul 1976, Ellsworth
From Newspaper Clipping

KELLER, Leo
b. 5 May 1934, Shattuck, Oklahoma
d. 22 Sep 1973, Pampa, Texas
Additional Information: Married Barbara Elizabeth MC NABB on July 14, 1956. Son of Christoff and Lydia Meier Keller.

KELLER, Leo
b. 21 Apr 1926 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
d. 12 May 2005 - Gering, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 3 May 2005
Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery. Born to Peter and Maria (Schmidt) Keller. On Nov. 27, 1949, he married Helen E. Bauer at Salem Congregational Church. He is survived by his wife, Helen E. Keller of Gering; sons and daughters-in-law, Mark S. and Cindy Keller of Scottsbluff, Thomas L. and Kristy Keller of Mitchell, Roger L. and Rene Keller, also of Mitchell; daughter and son-in-law Tamara S. and Randy Meter of Bayard; grandchildren, Jayson Keller and his fiancée Alicia McDonald, Ryan Keller, Chad and his wife Stephanie Lin Keller, Stacey and her husband Eric Meisner, Sara Keller, Stephanie Ann Keller, Jennifer Meter and great-grandson, Donovan Keller; brothers, Edward and his wife Pat Keller of Bayard, Elmer and his wife Gladys Keller, Melvin and his wife Diana Keller and Gerald and his wife Ruby Keller, all of Gering; sister, Gladys and her husband Richard Nelson of Moss Creek, S.C.; and numerous nieces and nephews. His parents and brother, Reuben Keller, preceded him in death.

KELLER, Leo Andrew
Family from Dreispitz, Russia
b. 15 Mar 1921, Russell, Kansas
d. 16 Dec 1964, Russell, Kansas
Son of Andrew and Katherina (Heinze) Keller. On July 14, 1946, he was united in marriage to Rebecca KELLER at Russell. This marriage was blessed with two daughters, Karen and Carol, who survive. Other survivors are his father, Andrew G. Keller; three sisters, Viola, Mrs. Henry (Wilma) Mitchell and Mrs. Adolph (Delores) Augustine, both of Hutchinson; four brothers, Milton of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Wilbur of Wichita,, Paul and Gene of Russell. Preceding him in death were an infant brother and his mother.

KELLER, Lorene
b. 2 Sep 1920, Tampa, Kansas
d. 7 Jul 1986, Marion, Kansas
Parents were Andreas and Mary (Simon) Keller. On August 23, 1938 she married Leland YOUK. He died September 14, 1958. On July 17, 1960 she married Harry Laubhan. She was preceded in death by her first husband; her parents; one brother, Alec; one sister, Lydia Kniss; and five other brothers and sisters dying in infancy. Survivors include her husband, Harry; one son, Gaylen; seven daughters, Shirley (Youk) Carstens and Margie (Youk) Ensminger, Carolyn (Youk) Schmidt, Sharon (Youk) Kelsey, Vicki (Youk) Martens, Linda (Youk) Shaw and Laurie (Laubhan) Koslowsky; one brother, Sam Keller of Marion; one sister, Leona Delk of Wichita..

KELLER, Lydia
b. 22 Jun 1904, Dreispitz, Russia
d. 29 Apr 1980, Mesa, Arizona
From Newspaper Clipping
Submitted by Ethel Lock
Sister of Mrs. Ann Snyder. She married Earl ENGLE July 11, 1932. He died in 1973. Other survivors: daughter, Marilyn Engle; sisters: Mrs. Marie Neuvert, Tucson, Ariz.; Mrs. Millie Kvasnicka, Colby; Mrs. Emms Princ, Wilson, Mrs. Lee Hughes, Reno, Nev. Mrs. Bertha Rabas, Luray.

KELLER, Marie Katharine
b. 30 Mar 1881, Dreispitz, Russia
d. 22 May 1946
From Keller Family History
On Sept. 10, 1897, she was united in marriage with Gottfried HEINZE. In 1899 they came to America. She leaves to mourn, her husband, Gottfried Heinze; two sons, Fred Heinze of Sylvan Grove and Edwin Heinze of Phillipsburg; five daughters, Mrs. Jacob Heinze of Wichita; Mrs. Andrew Heinze of Lincoln; Mrs. Charles Votruba of Lucas; Mrs. Glen Meade of Great Bend; and Mrs. Alfred Katzenmeier of Wellington; one brother, Fred Keller, and one sister, Mrs. Adam Borger, both of Herington.

KELLER, Mary
Family from Dreispitz, Russia
b. 12 Jul 1927 - Higgins, Texas
d. 29 May 2002 - St. Petersburg, Florida
From St. Petersburg Times - May 31, 2002
Survivors include a son, Robert H. Ulm III, and a daughter, Vanda Kay Ulm; a grandchild; and three great-grandchildren.
Additional Information: Daughter of Chris and Lydia Meier Keller. Married Lee Barnes on October 1946. He died on 19 July 1954. Married Robert H. Ulm, Jr. on 17 June 1956. He died 5 June 1999. She was also preceded in death by a son Chris L. Barnes on 8 December 1988.

KELLER, Mary
b. 20 Jul 1871 - Dreispitz, Russia
d. 29 Mar 1951 - Lincolnville, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller collection
Her parents wee Christopher Keller and Susan nee Nuss. She was united in marriage with Godfrey KLEIN in November 1892. To this union were born eight sons: Godfrey, Fred, Herington; George, Udall; Dave, Sam, Hillsboro; Dan, Lincolnville and Manuel, Tampa. (only 7 listed). In November, 1900 she emigrated from Russia to the United States, coming to Hillsboro, Kansas. July 14, 1931 her husband passed away. She was remarried to Fred HERBEL of Dorrance, Kansas, on October 5, 1940, who preceded her in death in 1944. She made her home in Tampa until her death March 29, 1951, at which time she was staying with her son, Dan, of Lincolnville. She leaves to mourn her death eight sons; 19 grandchildren, great-grandchildren and other relatives and friends.

KELLER, Mollie
b. 8 Feb 1905 - Underdorf, Russia
d. 22 Feb 2003 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Herald , Scottsbluff, NE - February 26, 2003, From Alliance Times-Herald, Feb. 25, 2003
Interment will be at West Lawn Cemetery in Gering. Born to Jacob and Katherine (Schmer) Keller. She came to the United States in Oct. 12, 1912, and settled in Scottsbluff. She was united in marriage to Jacob SPOECHT, JR.. on Jan. 29, 1924, and to this union six children were born Harold, Lucille, twins Ruby and Ruth, Violet and Pat. She was naturalized on April 3, 1942. Mollie is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Harold and Darlene Specht of Scottsbluff; daughters and sons-in-law Ruth Reisig of Scottsbluff, Ruby and Jake Yakel of Worland, Wyo., Violet and Merrill Anderson of Omaha, Neb., and Pat and Dr. Cork Taylor of Alliance; twelve grandchildren; twenty-seven great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Jake, daughter Lucille, grandsons Mike Specht and Randy Yakel, five brothers and two sisters and her parents.

KELLER, Oscar
b. 22 Oct 1915 Ellis County, Kansas
d. 24 Sep 1999 Hays, Ellis, Kansas
Parents were Frank and Caroline (Wentling) Keller. He married Minnie A. SCHOENTHALER on Jan. 4, 1940, in Ellis. She died March 8, 1967. He married Vera HELUS in 1969 in Oakley. Survivors include his wife, Colby; a son, Gaynord; two stepsons, Orville and Bill Helus; seven daughters, Karen Driscoll, Marion Crawford, Twila Barnett, Linda Brin, Marsha Nye, Sara Treaster, Gerry Pabst,; a stepdaughter, Laura Ann Cersosky; a brother, Arthur, Wichita; four sisters, Martha Armbrister, Ellis, Minnie Keller, Palco, Irene Zerfas, Hays, and Helen Schoenthaler, Colorado Springs, Colo. He was preceded in death by a sister, a son and a grandson.

KELLER, Paul M
Family from Dreispitz, Russia
b. 16 Jun 1919, Russell County, Kansas
d. 6 Mar 1990, Russell, Kansas
Survivors include his wife, Jean; a daughter, DeaAnn Friesen; two brothers, Wilbur of Wichita and Milton of Chattanooga, Tenn.; two sisters, Wilma Mitchell and Dolores Augustine, both of Hutchinson.

KELLER, Richard
b. 30 Jul 1958 - Beloit, Kansas
d. 29 Jan 2007 - Hunter, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Wednesday, January 31, 2007, Lucas-Sylvan News - Thursday, February 8, 2007
Richard "Rick" Ray Keller was born to Richard and Evelyn Keller on July 30, 1958, in Beloit, Kansas. He was the youngest and the only son of two children. Rick was united in marriage to Tammi Jolene LONG in Lincoln, Kansas On January 21, 1984. Their loving marriage was blessed with two children. Rachel Marie was born August 14, 1985 and Richard Scott was born March 16, 1987. Rick is survived by his wife Tammi of Hunter, Kansas, and his children Rachel Hlad and son-in-law Chris of Grand Junction, Colorado and Richard Keller of Hunter, Kansas; his parents Richard and Evelyn Keller of Hunter, Kansas, his sister Kathy Kelly and her husband Wes of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He is also survived by his mother-in-law Donna Fischer of Salina, Kansas, his father-in-law Dean Long and his wife Phyllis, Lincoln, Kansas, his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Vick and Alan Aufdemberge and their children Allison and Derrick Aufdemberge of Lincoln, Kansas. He also leaves aunts, uncles, many cousins and countless friends. Rick will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends. Interment at Greenwood Union, Hunter, Kansas.

KELLER, Roger Duane
b. 18 Apr 1954 - Rugby, North Dakota
d. 2 Jun 2006 - Eldorado, Kansas
From Casper Star Tribune, Casper, WY - 6 Jun 2006
He was born to Anton and the late Katherine Keller. He married Vicki ANHORN on Oct. 25, 1974 in Harvey, N.D. Survivors include his wife of 32 years, his daughter, Tarra Wright of Casper, two sons, Tyler of Casper and Trent and his wife of Thornton, Colo.; five grandchildren, three sisters, Karen Moritz, Cindy Lemar and Charlotte Dockter and three brothers, Richard, Bob and Raphael.

KELLER, Ronald Dean
b. 12 Sep 1950 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 22 Feb 1998 - Lawrence, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller collection
Survivors include four sisters, Darlene Payne of Wichita, Rosalene Keller-Lawrence of Apache Junction, Ariz., Judy Sommerfeld of Durham and his twin Myra Chappel of Colstrip, Mont. Burial will be in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Tampa.

KELLER, Samuel
b. 29 Nov 1915 - Tampa, Kansas
d. 7 Jul 1991 - Marion, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller collection
Survivors include is wife, Rachel of the home; a daughter, Mary Jane Herbel of Hillsboro; a stepbrother, Harry Schmidt of California; three stepsisters, Ruth Kline of Lincolnville and Edna Vajnar and Evelyn Hensley, both of Tampa; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Tampa Lutheran Cemetery.

KELLER, Samuel
b. 29 Nov 1915, Tampa, Kansas
d. 10 Jul 1991, Marion, Kansas
Samuel was married on February 20, 1938 to Rachel WINTER. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters and one brother. Survivors include his wife, Rachel; daughter Mary Jane Herbel

KELLER, Thomas Lynn
b. 20 Aug 1952 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
d. 4 Nov 2005 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 8 Nov 2005
Interment will be at the Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff. Born to Leo and Helen (Bauer) Keller. He married Kristy Bowman June 6, 1976, at the Salem Congregational Church in Scottsbluff. Throughout the years he farmed with his father, and brothers, Mark and Roger, most recently farming with his son Jayson and brother, Mark. Tom. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Kristy; son, Jayson and wife Alicia all of Mitchell; his mother, Helen Keller of Gering; brothers and wives, Mark and Cindy of Scottsbluff, and Roger and Rene of Mitchell; sister and husband, Tami and Randy Meter of Bayard; mother-in-law, Merna Bowman of Scottsbluff; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Kim and Cathy Bowman of Gering; nieces, Stacey and husband Eric Meisner, Sara Keller, Stephanie Keller, Jennifer Meter, and Amber Holen; nephews, Ryan Keller, Chad Keller and wife Stephanie, and Bo Bowman. Tom was preceded in death by his father Leo Keller, and father-in-law Kenneth Bowman.

KELLER, Victor
b. 14 Dec 1912, Russell County
d. 28 Dec 1976, Lyons
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Pauline CHAPPEL June 1, 1946, Hutchinson. Survivors: widow; daughter, Vickie; sisters: Mrs. Marie Neuvert, Tuscon; Mrs. Lydia Engle, Mesa, Ariz; Mrs. Millie Kvasnicka, Colby; Mrs. Emma Princ, Wilson; Mrs. Ollie Rabas, Luray, Mrs. Lee Hughes, Reno, Nev., and Mrs. Ann Kollhoff, Hutchinson, KS; brothers: Alex Keller, Lyons (said brothers but listed only one)

KELLER, Viola Pauline
Family from Dreispitz, Russia
b. 10 Oct 1922, Russell County, Kansas
d. 6 Feb 1968, Russell, Kansas
Her monther died in 1948, and Viola continued to make her home with her father. She was preceded in death by her mother and one brother, Leo, and a brother who died in infancy. Survivors include her father, Andrew; four brothers, Paul and Gene of Russell; Wilbur of Wichita and Milton of Chattanooga,Tennessee; two sisters, Mrs.Henry (Wilma) Mitchell and Mrs. Adolph (Dolores) Augustine, both of Hutchinson, Kansas.

KELLER, Wendell Ray
b. 23 Jul 1959 - Omaha, Nebraska
d. 8 Mar 2007 - Hays, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Saturday, March 10, 2007
Survivors include his wife, Landy, of the home; three daughters, Amber Hernandez and Ashley Keller, both of Ellis, and Angela Keller of Hays; a son, Mathew Meyers of Hays; a brother, Randy Ehrlich of Russell; three sisters, Kelly Pasek and Shelly Whitmer, both of Dorrance, and Shani Bricker of Russell; his stepfather, Darrell Ehrlich of Haven; his grandmother, Eunice Ehrlich of Wilson; and five grandchildren. Burial in Mount Allen Cemetery, Hays.

KELLER, Wilbur
Family from Dreispitz, Russia
b. 1 Jan 1927, Russell, Kansas
d. 30 Jun 1997, Wichita, Kansas
Survivors include his wife, Mildred M.. of Wichita; a brother, Milton of Chattanooga, Tenn.; and two sisters, Wilma Mitchell and Dolores Augustine, both of Hutchinson.

KELLER, Wilbur R.
b. 1 Jan 1927 - Russell, Kansas
d. 30 Jun 1997 - Wichita, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller collection
Survivors include his wife, Mildred M., of Wichita; a brother, Milton of Chattanooga, Tenn.; and two sisters, Wilma Mitchell and Dolores Augustine, both of Hutchinson.
Burial will be in St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Russell.

KELLER, William P.
b. 12 Aug 1900 - Russia
d. 24 Jan 1982 - Denver, Colorado
He married Mary MODIC on February 22, 1960, in Denver .
Note: Brother to Sister Francesca Keller.

KELLER, Wilma Faye
b. 1 Jan 1927 - Russell, Kansas
d. 17 May 2004 - Hutchinson, Kansas
From Pamphlet from Funeral Home
Daughter of Andrew and Katherina Heinze Keller. On July 14, 1946, she married Henry Warren MITCHELL at Russell. He died Feb. 14, 1979. Survivors include: two sons, Daryl W., Hutchinson, and Marvin L., South Hutchinson; a daughter, Linda Phipps, Hutchinson; a brother, Milton, Tallahassee, Fla.; a sister, Delores Augustine, Hutchinson; four grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Leo, Wilbur, Paul and Gene; and a sister, Viola Keller. Burial will be in FairlawnBurial Park, Hutchinson.
Officiating Bob Raigoza - Music, "Have Thine Own Way", "I Surrender All" - Soloist, Lisa Phipps - Organist, Gerry Bircher - Casket Bearers - Randy Phipps, Tyler England, Todd Stuart - Interment - Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson, Kansas

KELLIN, Tillie Kathryn
b. 22 Jan 1909, Shattuck, Oklahoma
d. 4 Apr 1975, Shattuck, Oklahoma
Married on March 20 1926, to Jonas LONGHOFER who preceded her in death in 1944. She is survived by six children: Opal, Virgil, Leala, Darlene, Barbara, Irwin, and Gerald Longhofer; and seven brothers and sisters.

KELLN, Adam
b. 8 Aug 1885, Holstein, Russia
d. 24 Mar 1976, Chilliwack, British Columbia
In 1907 Adam immigrated to Canada and in 1913 he married Katherine HERR. He is survived by two sons, Alex of Vancouver, British Columbia, Elmer of Loma Linda, California; three daughters, Mrs. A. (Mary) Becker of Sardis, British Columbia, Mrs. R. (Edna) Bruce of Chilliwack, British Columbia; Mrs. G. (Vivian) MacKinnie of Port Coquitlam, British Columbia.

KELLN, Alice Irene
B. 25 Jan 1918 - Shattuck, Oklahoma
D. 20 Dec 2001 - Shattuck, Oklahoma
From Northwest Oklahoman - January 3, 2002
Daughter of Adam and Mary (Wunsch) Kelln. She was married to Jonas SCHULTZ on September 18, 1937 in Woodward, Oklahoma. To this union Stanley Gene Schultz was born, and on November 18, 1945 at the early age of 7 he passed to his rest. Alice was preceded in death by 4 brothers and 2 sisters. Interment was in the Seventh-day Adventist Cemetery, Shattuck, Oklahoma.

KELLN, Anna Elizabeth
b. 6 Sep 1867, Holstein, Russia
d. 16 May 1960, Shattuck, Okla
Review and Herald, Dec 29, 1960
In 1886, she married Fred Ruf, and in 1898, they came to the United States. The survivors are four sons, Dave Ruf of Bridgeport, Nebr., G. F. Ruf of Glendale, Calif., A. F. Ruf of West Chester, Pa., Karl Ruf of Shattuck, Okla., five daughters, Mrs. Katie Herber of Shattuck, Okla., Mrs. Leah Taylor of Duncan, Okla., Mrs. Rachel Longhofer of Shattuck, Okla., Mrs. Minnie Bartel of Arlington, Calif., Mrs. Allen Deal of Shattuck, Okla.; 37 grandchildren; 61 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; five brothers, Henry, David, Chris, George Kelln of Shattuck, and John Kelln of Canadian, Tex.; and a sister Eva Longhofer of Oklahoma City, Okla.

KELLN, Bertha Mae
b. 21 May 1912 - Grant, Oklahoma
d. 11 Oct 1995 - Perryton, Texas
From AHSGR card: Canadian (TX) Record - 10 Oct 1995
Burial was in Fairmont Cemetery in Follett. She married Samuel Adams LAUBHAN in 1934 at Panhandle (?). Survivors include two sons, James Laubhan of Follett and Kay Laubhan of Perryton; two daughters, Josephine Rader of Amarillo and Marilyn Yanke of Sunray; three sisters: Margie Hazlett of Borger; Josephine Gentili of Phoenix; and Elsie Turner of Booker; two brothers, Ben Kelln of Waco and Dave Kelln of Canadian; 6 grandchildren and 9 gt. grandchildren.

KELLN, Carrie Blanch
b. 4 Sep 1910, Shattuck
d. 26 Jan 2000, Hanford, California
She was the fifth child of Adam and Mary Elizabeth Kelln. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, four brothers, Aaron, Issac, Adam Jr., and Edgar Kelln; three sisters, Minnie Appel, Tillie Longhofer and Ruth Longhofer. She is survived by her sons, Robert Mayberry and wife, Judi, Jack Eichman and wife, Joan, Tom Eichman and wife, Carla, Bill Eichman and daughters, Geraldine Scott and husband, Ray, and Kay Kabeary and her husband, John; and one sister, Alice Schultz, of Shattuck.

KELLN, Chris
b. 6 May 1886, Holstein, Russia
d. Oct 6, 1968, Shattuck, Okla
Southwestern Union Record, Nov 23, 1968
Son of Henry and Kathrina Kelln. At the age of eight, he migrated to the United States. On March 14, 1909, he was united in marriage to Louise Quindt. They were blessed with four children: one daughter Lillian, preceded her father in death in 1939. Those left to cherish the memory of Brother Kelln are his loving wife, Louise; two daughters Viginia Baker of Shattuck, Mary Ann Smith of Perryton, Tex.; one son Chris Q. of Higgins, Tex.; 10 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and one brother, John Kelln.

KELLN, David
b. 12 Feb 1915, Shattuck, Okla
d. May 1986, Denver, Colo
NWO May 15, 1986
He was born to David Kelln Sr. and Eva Meier Kelln. He married Virginia Ehrlich at Catesby, Okla, on July 17, 1938.
Survivors include a daughter, Carol Ann Loterbauer; son Dwight D.; a brother, Rear Adm. Albert L. Kelln of Alexandria, Va; four sisters, Hannah Schwab of McClave, Co; Cecilla Kraft of Brighton, Co.; and Wilma Ehrlich and Hulda Schoenhals, both of Shattuck; four grandchildren; Frank Ives; Joe Ives, Justin and Becky Kelln. One great grandchild Timothy Ives. One brother Leroy Kelln and two sisters, Olivia June and Victoria, are deceased.

KELLN, David, Jr.
b. 12 Feb. 1915 - Shattuck, Oklahoma
d. 2 May 1986 - Olathe, Colorado
From NWO-Shattuck, OK - 15 May 1986
He was born to David Kelln, Sr. and Eva Meier Kelln. He married Virginia EHRLICH at Catesby, on July 17, 1938. Mrs. Kelln survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Carol Ann Loterbauer of Pueblo; son, Dwight D. of Kaysville, UT; a brother, Rear Adm. Albert L. Kelln of Alexandria, VA; four sisters, Hannah Schwab of McClave, CO; Cecilia Kraft of Brighton, CO; and Wilma Ehrlich and Hulda Schoenhals, both of Shattuck; four grandchildren: Frank Ives of Bremerton, WA; Joe Ives of Tacoma, WA; and Justin and Becky Kelln of Kaysville, UT. One gt. grandchild Timothy Ives of Bremerton, plus a host of other relatives and friends. One brother, Leroy Kelln and two sisters, Olivia June and Victoria, are deceased. Burial was in the Olathe Cem.

KELLN, Eva
b. 10 Jun 1881, Holstein, Volga, Russia
d. 2 Feb 1965, San Gabriel, California
Eva Kelln Longhofer, born June 10, 1881, in Holstein, Russia; died Feb. 11, 1965, at San Gabriel, Calif

KELLN, George F.
b. 18 Feb 1889, Holstein, Volga, Russia
d. 29 Dec 1967, Shattuck, Oklahoma
His wife, Mary BENDER KELLN survives.

KELLN, Gottlieb D.
b. 15 Jan 1920 - Herington, Kansas
d. 16 Aug 2004 - Fond du Lac,Wisconsin
Son of the late David and Elizabeth Heinrich Kelln. On June 21, 1941, he was united in marriage to Harriet WOLNIAKOWSKI in Milwaukee. Kell was the beloved spouse and best friend of Harriet Kelln of Fond du Lac; the loving father of Sandra (Richard) Goslinowski of the Town of Auburn and David (Beverly) Kelln of Town of Osceola; the treasured brother of Ruth (Howard) Dettman of Milwaukee and Jack (Burdine) Kelln of Bowler; the cherished grandfather of Amy (Leonard) Flint, Michael (Buffy) Goslinowski, Kirsten (Michael) Quinlan, David (Laurel) Keln and Elizabeth Kelln; a special and fun "Great-Grampa Kell" to Trevor, Charissa, Jordan and Jenna Quinlan, Kayla, Kelsey, Kolton, Kegan and Konnor Goslinowski, and Benjamin, Abigail and Samuel Kelln; and the fond nephew of Rachel Vanderwerp of Holland, Mich. He will be missed by many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by sisters and brothers, Molly (George) Ashworth, Marge (Robert) Horal, Elizabeth (Robert) Greuel, Hansie (Joseph) Zagorski, Lillian (Robert) Boone, Robert (Virginia) Kelln and Benjamin (Beverly) Kelln. Burial at St. Matthias Catholic Church Cemetery in the Town of Auburn.

KELLN, Jacob
b. 20 Jan 1888, Holstein Russia
d. Mar 1986, prob. Colorado.
Denver Post, March 22, 1986
Immigrated in 1913 to Winnipeg. Married Katharine Elizabeth Wolf in 1928 in Denver, Colo. Survivors: widow; daughter, Mrs. Esther Mauter, Denver; son, Herbert J. Kelln, Arvada, Colo., sister Mrs. Marie Peil, Roundup, Montana.

KELLN, Jacob
b. abt 1919
d. 8 April 1988, Regina, Sask
Regina leader Post, April 9, 1988
Husband of Mrs. Helen Kelln, Regina. Predeceased by his parents: David and Anna Kelln; one sister, Anna Elizabeth; two brothers Alex and David. Mr. Kelln is survived by his wife, Helen; one daughter, Margaret (Ernie) Bablu; two sons Garry (Loretta), and Arthur; four grandchildren: Derek, Nathan, Michelle, Devin; one sister Emily Kelln, Victoria, B. C.; one brother, Fred (Elsie), Winnipeg; numerous nieces and nephews.

KELLN, Katherine Elizabeth
b. 15 Oct 1875
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Married first husband, Johann Friedrich Kelln, b. 1873 d. 1906
Married second husband, Emanuel Weber, b. 5 March 1876, Moor Russia.

KELLN, Katherine Elisabeth
b. 10 Feb 1885, Russia
d. 25 Feb 1960
Kirchenbote, April 21, 1960
In 1903 she married Christian Zimmermann and their union was blessed with three children. In 1910 the family came to Canada. Her husband died in 1930. In 1934 she married Friedrich Kelln, who died in 1949. There remain her children: Mrs. Christine Few of St. Paul, Minn, Peter Zimmermann of Winnipeg, Canada, Johann Zimmermann of Price Rupert, B. C., Mrs. Frieda Scheel of Winnipeg, Johann Kelln of Winnipeg, George kelln of Vancouver, B. C., Wilhelm Kelln of Vancouver, Clarence Kelln of Winnipeg, 8 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren and other relations and friends.

KELLN, Lydia
b. 30 Aug 1899
d. 17 Nov. 1934
Married first husband, Karl Meier, b. 6 Jan. 1897. Married second husband, Leo Gordon Meisner b. 1 Oct. 1899 Blumental, Russia. Married 1935 Portland, OR. d. 4 Apr 1968, Portland, OR

KELLN, Marie Katharine
b. Holstein, Russia
d. April 1980, Shepherd, Montana
Billings Gazette, April 22, 1980
Daughter of John Kelln. In 1906, she married Samuel Peil, who died in 1951. Survivors: daughters, Molly Hamilton of Roundup and Mrs. Helen Reitz of Montclair, Calif.; sons Samuel of Joliet, Fred of Shepherd, Herold of Cheyenne, Wyo., and Richard and Henry of Billings, Montana.

KELLN, Martha
b. 12 May 1906 - Shattuck, Oklahoma
d. 16 Sep 1995 - Canadian,Texas
From AHSGR card: NWO - Canadian (TX) Record - 21 Sep 1995
Burial in Ochiltree Cemetery. Mrs. Nitschke, daughter of John and Mollie Kelln, was born (12 May 1906) in Shattuck, OK, and grew up in Lipscomb County. She married Samuel NITSCHKE in 1923 in Perryton. Mr. Nitschke died in 1983. Survivors include a daughter, Mayme Kauffeld of Baton Rouge, LA; two sons, Luther "Bud" Nitschke of Cambridge, KS; and Robert Nitschke of Spearman; two brothers, Ben Kelln of Waco, TX; and Dave Kelln of Canadian, TX; four sisters: Elsie Turner of Booker; Bertha Laubhan, Follett, TX; Margie Hazlett of Borger, TX; Josephine Gentille of Phoenix, AZ; 10 grandchildren; 12 gt. grandchildren; and 1 gt. gt. grandchild.

KELLN, Marvin
b. 16 Feb 1928 - Follett, Texas
d. 19 Aug 1956 - Duncan, Oklahoma
From obit
Born to Henry and Selma Kelln. Aug. 27, 1955, he was married to Marilyn MORRIS of Lawton, OK in the Easton Pageant Chapel in the Wichita Mountain Park near Lawton. To this couple there was born one daughter, Mary Francis. He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, Marilyn and one daughter Mary Francis. Also his mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kelln of Follett. Two brothers, Ted and Ray and one sister, Shirley. He is survived by one grandmother, Mrs. Katie Schoenhals. (there may have been more to the obit that got cut off)

KELLN, Mayme Louise
b. 15 Aug 1908 - Arnett, Texas
d. 3 Oct 1988 - Arnett, Texas
NWO - Shattuck, OK 13 Oct 1988
Graveside services in Fairmont Cemetery near Follett, TX . Mayme Louise Kelln, daughter of John and Mollie Kelln. In 1929, she was married to Jake LAUBHAN at Follett, TX where they farmed. To this union one son, Franklin, was born. Mayme was preceded in death by her mother and father. She leave to mourn her passing, her son, Franklin of Amarillo, TX; three brothers, John Kelln, Mena, AR; Ben Kelln of Waco, TX; and Dave Kelln of Canadian, TX; five sisters: Elsie Turner of Booker; Martha Nitschke, Spearman, TX; Bertha Laubhan, Follett, TX; Margie Haylett of Borger, TX; Josephine Gentille of Phoenix, AZ.

KELLN, Tillie Kathryn
b. 22 Jan 1909 - Shattuck, Oklahoma
d. 4 Apr 1975 - Shattuck, Oklahoma
From Glenn Mueller connection
Born to Adam Kelln and Mary Elizabeth Wunch Kelln. She was married on March 20, 1926 to James LONGHOFER, who preceded her in death on July 5, 1944. To this union were born seven children, one infant son who also preceded her in death. Those surviving include six children; Opal Langhofer, Oklahoma City; Virgil Longhofer, Shattuck; Leola Rough, Kaufman, Tex., Darlene Ley, Minneapolis, Minn., Barbara Irwin, Shattuck, Gerald Longhofer, of Seymour, Tex., and nine grandchildren. Seven brothers and sisters; Aaron Kelln, Minnie Appel, Carrie Eichman, Adam Kelln, Jr., Ruth Longhofer, Alice Schultz, Edgar Kelln and Isaac Kelln, who preceded Tillie in death.

KELPE, Elsie J.
b. 9 Jan1913 - Upham, North Dakota
d. 15 Apr 1993 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
Daughter of August and Martha (Kalbrenner) Kelpe. On Aug. 2, 1936, she married Leland R. NUSS at Galatia. He survives. Other survivors include a son, Morris, Cleveland; two daughters, Una Rae Durheim, Dodge City; and Carole Dorsch, Lawrence; a brother, Henry Kelpe, Seattle; two sisters, Leona Jones and Martha Berglund, both of Minneapolis, MN; eight grandchildren; eight gt. grandchildren.

KEMPEL, Marie Elisabeth
b. 9 Oct 1854 - Kolb, Russia east of Frank
d. 13 Nov 1948 - Portland, Oregon
From German Kirchenbote16 Dec 1948
Married Johann VALENTIN SCHREINER 1877. In 1909, the family immigrated to Montrose, Colorado. Sons are Friedrich, Heinrich, George and Valentin Schreiner, daughter Maria Schuman. Sister Alice COOT? in Lincoln, Nebraska.

KENNEDY, Billie Jean
b. 7 Apr 1934 - Albuquerque, New Mexico
d. 9 Jan 2006 - Portales, New Mexico
From Clovis News Journal, New Mexico
She was born April 7, 1934, in Albuquerque, to Grace Elizabeth and Robert Scott Kennedy. She married David DINES in 1963 in Clovis. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Robert Scott Kennedy Jr.; a sister, Sharon Anne Murphy; a son, David Dines Jr.; and her husband, David Dines. Survivors include a brother, Sam Kennedy of Denver, Colo.; and a sister, Colleen Yates of Clovis.

KENNEDY, Sarah Jane
b. 25 Sep 1908 - Decatur County, Kansas
d. 24 Dec 2004 - McCook, Nebraska
From McCook Daily Gazette, McCook, Nebraska - Monday, December 27, 2004
Born to Robert and Bessie (Goodenberger) Kennedy. On May 1, 1934, she married John BENEDA in Traer, Kan. She was preceded in death by her husband, John on Oct. 14, 2003; one granddaughter, Penney Wood on Feb. 12, 1992; three brothers, Edgar, Walter and Fred Kennedy; five sisters, Mary Siegfried, Printha Weber, Dollie Brown, Vada Leitner and Anna Leitner. Survivors include one son, Owen Beneda and wife, Lois Jane of McCook; one daughter, Mary Ann Wood and husband, Larry of McCook; three brothers-in-law, Delbert Siegfried of Arapahoe, Lloyd Beneda of Oberlin and Everett Beneda of LaPine, Ore.; two sisters-in-law, Ellen Kennedy of McCook and Mabel Kennedy of Goodland, Kan. Interment will be in the Oberlin Cemetery in Oberlin.

KEPLER, DON I.
b. 30 Dec 1907 - Araphaho, Oklahoma
d. 30 Jan 2001 - Enid, Oklahoma
From Enid News and Eagle - Friday, February 2, 2001
Son of Willard and Clara Kafer Kepler. On June 14, 1930, he married Elsie GLOVER in Kansas. Surviving are his wife, Elsie of the home; one son, Don Kepler, one daughter, Linda Pilant; two sisters, Velma Schlottach and Virginia Smith, both of Enid.

KEPP, Tillie
b. 11 Mar 1920 - St. Joseph, Minnesota
d. 12 Oct 1984 - St. Joseph, Minnesota
From Herald Palladium, St.Joseph, Minnesota
Survivors daughter Marlene Halverson; ; brother Edward Kepp, Coloma; sisters Elsie Baiers, Benton Harbor; Dorothy Duscheck, St. Joseph.

KEPPLER, Martha Ann
Spouse from Friedenfeldt, Russia
b. 8 Apr 1888, Russell Co., Kansas
d. 4 Jan 1976, Russell, Kansas
On Jan. 8, 1904, she was married to George Sam REICHARD at Hays, Kan. This union was blessed with four children, Charles, Georgie, Edward and Myrtle. On September 2, 1947, she was married to Phillip FOOS. She was preceded in death by her husbands, George and Phillip and two sons, Charles and George Reichard. Survivors include her son, Edward W. Reichard of Stockton and her daughter, Mrs. Raymond (Myrtle) Super of Russell, one sister, Mrs. Mary Laudedahl of Sacramento, Calif.

KERBEL, Adam, Jr.
b. 17 Aug 1910 - Goodland, Kansas
d. 5 Aug 2006 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE Saturday, August 05, 2006
Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery. Born to Adam Kerbel, Sr. and Katherine Melcher. He married Mollie HARDT in February of 1934 in Minatare. He was preceded in death by his sister Lillian, his parents, his oldest son Harvey of Morrill, and his wife Mollie. His surviving family includes daughter-in-law Shirley Kerbel and her children Scott of Morrill, Laura and Valerie of Greeley, CO. Son Larry and wife Carol Kerbel and their sons & wives, Gregory and Katherine and great grandchildren Ethan, Elliot, and Elijah. Kevin and Angela and great grandchildren Brendan and Shalan all of Garland, TX. Son Don and wife Becky Kerbel of Scottsbluff and their son Andrew of Scottsbluff and daughter and son-in-law Kimberly and Justin Houk and great grandson Colin of Mitchell.

KERBEL, Frederick C.
b. 20 Dec 1901 - Oberdorf, Russia
d. 19 Jun 1963 - Saginaw, Michigan
From Saginaw News - June 20, 1963
Spouse's Name: Maria SPRENG Married: Saturday, November 1, 1919. Moved to US in 1922. Buried in OAKWOOD CEMETERY

KERBEL, Katherine B.
b. 25 Dec 1884 - Oberdorf, Russia
d. 29 Nov 1971 - Saginaw, Michigan
From Saginaw News - Monday, November 29, 1971
Spouse's Name: George SCHAFER. Date of Birth: Thursday, December 25, 1884 Place of Birth: OBERDORF, Cemetery: OAKWOOD

KERBEL, Robert
b. 23 Aug 1917 - Fort Collins, Colorado
d. 20 May 1979 - Weld County, Kansas
Greeley (Colo) Tribune, Monday, May 21, 1979
Born to Fred and Elizabeth (Schick) Kerbel. On Nov. 29, 1941, he married Eleanor Frank at Lincoln, Neb. Survivors are his wife, Eleanor of Windsor; two daughters, Mrs. Darlene Kraus of Windsor and Mrs. Larry (Joyce) Waag of Pierce; a son, Robert J. of Greeley; two sisters, Mrs. Rolland (Mollie) Meintzer of Johnstown and Mrs. Eva Ehruich of Loveland; a brother, Henry of Fort Collins and nine grandchildren. His parents, three brothers, Fred, Conrad and Manuel are deceased. Interment will be in Roselawn Cemetery at Fort Collins.

KERBS, Adam A.
b. 19 Jan 1902 - Shattuck, Oklahoma
d. 12 May 1982 - Shattuck, Oklahoma
From OBIT: From AHSGR Obits in Oklahoma City
Pastor James Brown officiated. Soloist, Mrs. Koveta Hill, Organist, Mrs. Pat Stock. Casket Bearers: Richard Kerbs, Johnnie Kerbs, Arnold Steinert, Allen Schoenhals, Jacob Meier, and George Herber. Interment was in the Shattuck Memorial Cemetery. Born to Adam and Mary Kerbs. On Feb.9, 1924, he was married to Leah MEIER in Arnett. He passed away at the home of his daughter in Denver on May 12 at the age of 80 years and 3 months. Survivors include his three children: Mrs. Roy (Betty) Becker of Denver, CO; Adam Kerbs jr of Keene, TX; and Mrs. Robert (Barbara) Burkhalter of Broken Bow; two brothers, Willie of Shattuck and Huldrich of Lodi, CA; 5 grandchildren, Joyce Laa'ge and Karen Callahan of Denver, CO, Richard Kerbs of Weslaco, TX, Cynthia Jenkins and Johnny Kerbs of Keene, TX; 4 great-grandchildren, John Callahan, Carrie Ann and Adam Laa'ge of Denver, CO, and Shawn Jenkins of Keene, TX, other relatives and a host of friends.

KERBS, Alexander
b. 14 June 1878 - Russia
d. 3 Oct 1953 - LaCrosse, Kansas
From Ethel Locks Files
Son of Jacob Kerbs and Marie Catherine (nee Helfenbein) Kerbs. He was married to Anna Marie MOORE. They had six children. Surviving are his wife, Anna Marie; 4 sons, Edward,Larkspur, CA; Emmanuel, Ks. City, M0; Elmer, Ottawa, Ks. and Kenneth Warren, Gt. Bend; 2 daughters, Clara Kerbs, Mrs. William Pokorny, LaCrosse; 15 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Burial in Otis Methodist cemetery.

KERBS, Christian
b. 27 Aug 1897 - Galga, Russia
d. 17 Mar 1991 - Russell, Kansas
From funeral card
Son of Frederick and Susanna (Steinert) Kerbs. He came to the United States when he was 16 years old. On June 14, 1919 he was united in marriage to Pauline BAY at Wichita, KS and to this union was born two children (?): Russell Kenneth and Ruth. Those who preceded him in death were his parents, son Russell Kenneth; sister Susanna Wunsch; brother Henry Kerbs and half brother Frederick Kerbs, Jr. Survivors are his wife Pauline who has resided with him at the nursing center for the past several months and his daughter, Ruth Damron of Russell; 2 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and 2 gt.-gt.-grandchildren; a number of other relatives and a host of friends.
Clergy: Rev. Michael Kerr Organist: Eileen Vladar Soloist: Rudy Parker. Music: "How Great Thou Art" and "My God and I". Casket Bearers: Elmer Michaelis, Mike Reynolds, Glenn & Loren Keil, Clarence Wagner, Ervin Niedens Interment: St. John Lutheran Cemetery - Russell, KS

KERBS, Fritz
b. 23 Oct 1897 - Otis, Kansas
d. 11 April 1983 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Ethel FOOS July 30, 1917, in Otis. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Freddie Kerbs of Otis and Carl D. Kerbs of Saratoga, Wyo.; two daughters, Viola Deutsch of Great Bend and Mrs. David (Mary Ann) Stone of Kansas City, Mo.; two sisters, Lillie Brack of Otis and Violet Keltner of Salina; 12 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Otis Methodist Cemetery with Elks graveside rites.

KERBS, Gerald Keith
b. 26 May 1934, Claflin, Kansas
d. 27 Oct 2000, LaJolla, California
From Great Bend Tribune - November 6, 2000
Son of R.E. and Elizabeth Kerbs. He married Jane WARNER Feb. 2, 1957, at Dodge City. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Michael Kerbs and Timothy Kerbs; two daughters, Lisa Fitzpatrick and Laurie Dolan; one brother, Warren Kerbs; two sisters, Alice Hopkins and Darlene Mathers.

KERBS, Hannah H
b. 7 Feb 1894, Otis, Kansas
d, 25 Mar 1985, Great Bend, Kansas
From Obiturary
She married Henry M. BRACK, May 5, 1921, in Otis. He died in 1979. Survivors include three sons, Eldred, Ashland, Oral, Aurora, Colo, and Merle, Great Bend; one daughter, Buena Baize, Great Bend.

KERBS, Henry
b. 25 Jul 1861 - Wiessenmuller, Russia
d. 18 Feb 1946 - Otis, Kansas
From Ethel Lock Files
Son of Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Kerbs. Mr. Kerbs married Susanna (nee) SCHWAB in year 1879. To this union eight children were born, two who died in infancy. Mrs. Kerbs preceded him in death Dec. 1941. Surviving him are 5 daughters, one son, Mrs. Mollie Muth, Wichita; Mrs. Ben F. Krause, LaCrosse; Mrs. J.C. Ochs, Mrs. H.J. Meisinger, Mrs. H.M. Brack and Mr. Ben Kerbs, all Otis; 13 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; one brother, Mr. Alex Kerbs and 3 stepsisters, Mrs. Philip H. Brack and Mrs. Charley Kerbs, Otis and Mrs. John A. Brack, Great Bend. Mr. Kerbs came to America from Russia in year 1887.
The regular funeral service at the Methodist church. Singers, Mrs. L.E. Kerbs, Mrs. Georg Schlegel, Mr. Geo. Schlegel, Geo. Miller with Mrs. W.J. Harder at piano. Pallbearers Theo Muth, Leonard Kerbs, J.J. Rothe, Alvin Lebsack, Elmer Steitz, Wm. Lebsack. Interment was made in Methodist cemetery, Otis.

KERBS, John Fred
b. 7 April 1864, Oberdorf, Russia
d. 2 June 1923, Wakeeney, Kansas
Obituary
He married Mrs. Julia Guenter and to this union were born seven children, Sophia (Mrs. Geo. A. Mai, Jr.), Christine (Mrs. Dave Mai of Gorham, Kan.) Anna (Mrs. Henry Hill of Marion, Kans.) and Katy, Julia, William and Molly Kerbs. The deceased came to this country in 1907. He leaves to mourn his death his wife, six daughters, one son, three son-in-laws, one stepson in Russia, ten grandchildren and one sister in Scottsbluff, Nebr, and many friends.

KERBS, Johann Friedrich
b. 7 Apr 1864 - Oberdorf, Volga
d. 2 Jul 1923 - Wakeeney, Kansas
From Heritage Review - 18 January 1998 - DFP 29 Jan 1924 Nr 2590
Married widow Julianna GUNTER nee KRETZ. Children: 1 son, 6 daughters. Immigrated 1907 Cashion, Oklahoma , 1908 Marion Kansas, 1909 Garden City, Kansas, 1915 Wakeeney, Kansas

KERBS, Karl Jacob
b. 20 Oct 1872 - Weisenmuller, Russia
d. 6 Dec 1939 - Otis, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
Child of Jacob and Maria Katrine (nee Helfenbein) Kerbs. The Kerbs family migrated to America in the year, 1887, and came first to New York, from there to Russell County, Kansas. He was married to Miss Maria Kathrine LEBSACK in 1892. This union was blessed with eight children, one of whom died in infancy. Besides the bereaved wife, there are seven children that survive: two sons, Leonard and Fritz; five daughters, Mrs. J. H. Schlegel, Mrs. Rachel Muth, Mrs. Abraham Brack, Mrs. Karl Kuhlman and Mrs. Earl Keltner, and two brothers, Henry and Alex, of Otis. Besides his grief stricken wife and children, he leaves 18 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Interment was made in the Otis Methodist Cemetery.

KERBS, Katherine
b. 8 Jan 1862 - Russia
d. abt 1 Apr 1932 - Sebewaing, Michigan
Published in the Sebewaing (MI) Blade on April 1, 1932
On Dec. 31, 1884, she was married to Jacob WASSENMILLER. In 1912 she came to America and to Sebewaing, following her husband, who had come the year before. She is survived by her husband; one son, Rev. Jacob Wassenmiller, Enid, OK; and two daughters, Mrs. Hugo Neumann, Sebewaing; and Mrs. David Erlich (sic), Russell, KS. She also leaves 10 grandchildren and three gt. grandchildren.

KERBS, Katie
b. 31 Dec 1891 - Holstein, Russia
d. 2 Jun 1965 - Shattuck, Oklahoma
NWO - Shattuck, OK 11 June 1965
Daughter of Adam and Mary Kerbs. She married Alex F. Meier on April 3, 1910. Their union was given added happiness by the birth of three sons. She was preceded in death by one son, Marvin Meier, and four sisters. Those loved ones left to mourn her passing are her husband, two sons, Wilbur and Leon Meier living in this area; four brothers, Adam & Willie Kerbs of Shattuck; Huldrich Kerbs of Sacrament, CA; and Alex Kerbs of Fowler, CA; four grandchildren, 8 gt. grandchildren, and a host of friends

KERBS, Lillian
b. 5 Dec 1900 - Otis, Kansas
d. 18 Feb 1993 - La Crosse, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
Daughter of Charles and Mary Katerine (Lebsack) Kerbs. On October 26, 1919, she was united in marriage to Abraham "Abe" BRACK at Otis. To this union three children were born, two sons and one daughter. Abraham died February 5, 1973. She is survived by her daughter, Jeannette "Jean" B. Yost and her husband, Paul of La Crosse; one sister, Bertie Keltner of Salina; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren; as well as other relatives and many friends.She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, two sons, Milton L.Brack and Morris E. Brack: two brothers, and three sisters. Organist was Dorothy Hemken, Soloist was Jane Goodheart, Musical selections were "How Great Thou Art," and "My Mother's Hands". Burial was in the La Crosse City Cemetery. Pallbearers were Alan Brack, Lee Brack, Don Dale, Freddie Kerbs, Dennis Yost and Jim Yost.

KERBS, Willie
b. 6 Mar 1911 - Shattuck, Oklahoma
d. abt 3 Dec 1990 - Cleveland, Tennessee
NWO at Shattuck, OK Dec. 6, 1990.
Interment was in the SDA Cemetery. Born to Adam and Mary Kerb. On Dec. 25, 1931, he was married to Sophia Alma GANTZ. To this union three sons were born. Alma died on July 29, 1970. On Aug. 24, 1971, Willie was married to Hilda STRICKLAND in Cleveland, TN. He was also preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and five sisters. He is survived by his wife, Hilda of the home in Cleveland; three sons, Fred of Sonora, CA; Floyd of Sodus, MI; and Loyd of Cleveland, TN; two step-sons, Jack Strickland and Mike Strickland, both of Cleveland, TN; two step-daughters, Joni Bosworth of Leader, TX, and Nancy Card of Cleveland, TN; 15 grandchildren and six gt. grandchildren and other relatives.

KERSCHEN, Alfred M.
b. abt 1925
d. 19 Jan 2007 - Garden Plain, Kansas
From Wichita Eagle - Saturday, January 20, 2007
Survivors: wife of 56 years, Mardella; daughter, Jane George of Valley Center; sons and spouses, Dan and Norene, Don and Dana, David, Mark and Tammy all of Garden Plain; brother, Walt of Wichita; sisters, Sr. Remigia and Sr. Lucille Kerschen, Marlene Kerschen, Loretta Voth all of Wichita; grandchildren, Greg, Julie, Laura, Emily, Jon, Rachel, Keith, Kim, Matthew, Christopher, Jesse, Jordan, Amber, Jamie, Cale, Beau, Cali, Kyri; 6 great-grandchildren.

KERSCHEN, Daniel A.
b. 31 Jan 1940 - Kingman, Kansas
d. 6 Sep 2005
Wichita Eagle - Thursday, September 8, 2005
Dan is survived by his wife Patty. 4 Sons Danny-Dena, Tim-Debbie, William-Mindy of Texas, Randy-Teri of Colorado; 2 Daughters Julie, Kim-James of Texas. 17 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Patty's parents, Ann and Russell Wright of Council Grove, Ks. Sisters: RoseMarie-Md, Pat-Fl, Netta,-Ks. Gladys-Fl. Brothers: Lee-Ks, Gene-SC, Bob-Fl, Derald-Ks, Tom-Ks.

KERSCHEN, Edward F.
b. 6 Jan 1910 - Aleppo, Kansas
d. 5 Aug 2004 - Wichita, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, August 7, 2004, Wichita Eagle - Saturday, August 7, 2004
Son of Michael and Anna Bogner Kerschen. On Jan. 14, 1936, he married Clara Ann VOSS at St. Leo. She survives. Other survivors include: six sons, LeRoy, Derald, Tom, all of Wichita, Dan, Trenton, Texas, Gene, Wilmington, N.C., and Bob, Belleview, Fla.; four daughters, Rosemarie Kirk, Waldorf, Md., Pat Foerster, Orange Park, Fla., Netta Touzel, Hutchinson, and Gladys Horne, Apopka, Fla.; two brothers, Elmer and Roman, both of Kingman; four sisters, Marie Greiving, Kingman, Marcella Goetz, Wichita, Gen Laggart, Dodge City, and Lorraine Adelhardt, Hutchinson; 34 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Graveside service in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Kingman.

KERSCHEN, Elmer J.
b. 17 Feb 1924 - St. Leo, Kansas
d. 7 Nov 2006 - Kingman, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, November 9, 2006
He was born Feb. 17, 1924, in St. Leo, the son of Michael and Anna Bugner Kerschen. On April 23, 1946, he married Helen BECKER in St. Leo. She died May 17, 2001.
Survivors include: two sons, Alan, Asheville, N.C., and Keith, Wichita; a brother, Roman, Kingman; three sisters, Marie Grieving, Kingman, Marce Goetz, Wichita, and Gen Laggart, Dodge City; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Henry and Edward; and two sisters, Barbara Nicholas and Lorraine Adelhardt. Burial in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Kingman.

KERSCHEN, Eugene J.
b. 8 Nov 1942 - Goddard, Kansas
d. 12 Jun 204 - Goddard, Kansas
From Wichita Eagle, Tuesday, June 15, 2004
Born to Nick & Johanna (Geiger) Kerschen. Survivors: mother, Johanna of Cunningham; brothers, Jim of Goddard, Bob of Cunningham; sisters, Corine Wilhite of Midwest City, OK, Verna Papotta of Simi Valley, CA; a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Nicholas Kerschen in 1997. Interment at St. Marks Cemetery.

KERSCHEN, Gerald L.
b. 22 Jan 1924 - Andale, Kansas
d. 14 May 2005 - Andale, Kansas
From Wichita Eagle - Monday, May 16, 2005
Son of Leo M. & Bertha (Jecke) Kerschen. On September 16, 1944 he married Margaret (KOCOUR) at Camp Rucker, Alabama. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Margaret (Kocour) Kerschen; sons & spouses, Jerry & Rebecca Kerschen of Wichita, Chuck & Karen Kerschen of Noblesville, IN; daughters & spouses, Jeanne Steven of Ost, Brenda Sanchez of Andale, Mary & Tom Byrne of Wichita, Jonelle & Steve Bradshaw of Fountain Valley, CA, Ann & Ray Bunch of Pleasant Hill, MO, Janet & Jim Hintz of Andale; brothers, Father Leo Kerschen of Eureka, Father Leon Kerschen of Iola; 26 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo & Bertha Kerschen; brother, Dennis Kerschen; grandson, Nicholas Bradshaw; son-in-law, Tom Steven. Burial at St. Joseph Catholic Church,

KESON, LeNora
b. 27 Jul 1908 - Chaseley, North Dakota
d. 30 Oct 1999 - Harvey, North Dakota
From obituary Minot [North Dakota] Daily News dated Tuesday, November 2, 1999.
Daughter of Gust and Emelia Keson.She married Albert REISWIG Jan. 27, 1929, in rural Harvey. Her husband died Feb. 23, 1981. Survivors: sons, Don and Curtis; two grandchildren whom she raised, Cindy and Trent; seven other grandchildren; sister, Elsie Mattheis, Verona, N.J.; brothers Allen, Ceras, Calif., Howard, of Harvey.

KESSLER, Martha
b. 14 Oct 1911 - Lehr, North Dakota
d. 29 Oct 2005 - Shattuck, Oklahoma
From Johnson's Good Samaritan Funeral Service, Woodward, Shattuck and Booker, Texas
Born to Jacob and Anna (Will) Kessler. She was their first of seven children. On May 11, 1937, the Reverend Abel was the presiding minister at her marriage to John SCHOENHALS. One of her interests were genealogy and she compiles family history of the Kesslers, Schoenhals, and her paternal grandmother's family, the Nies'. She was also instrumental in getting the Schoenhals family union started. She was preceded in death by her husband, John, on May 27, 1989; two sisters, Clara Schopp and Ida
Schuknecht; and her infant granddaughter, Leslie Schoenhals. She leaves to mourn her passing her son, Earl, and his wife Marilyn of Shattuck; and her daughter, Anneva and her husband John Sander of Seiling. She is survived by three grandsons, Warren Sanders and his wife Lisa of Tulsa; Stuart Sander and his wife Kimberly of Cheyenne, Oklahoma; and Kevin Schoenhals and his wife Monica of Kansas City, Missouri. Four great-granddaughters survive her, Ella and Lydia Sander of Tulsa; and Kate and Leah Sander of
Cheyenne; as well as a great grandson, Nicholas Kirby of Kansas City. Also surviving are her three brothers, Raymond of Lehr, North Dakota; Harold of Lodi, California; and Herbert and his wife Martha of Woodland, California; and her sister Dorothy Oster and her husband Arnold of Jamestown, North Dakota; one sister in law Hulda Kelln and two brothers-in-law, Rueben Schoenhals and Alvin Schoenhals, all of Shattuck, also survive her as well many nieces and nephews. Interment followed in the Shattuck Memorial cemetery.

KETZNER, Marie J.
b. 7 Oct. 1932 Brownell, , Kansas
d. 25 Jul 1999 Ransom, Kansas
Parents were Ernest and Josehine (Kraus) Ketzner. She married Floyd SCHUCKMAN on May 20, 1952, in Ransom. Survivors include her husband; a son, Wayne M; two daughters, Janet Faroh and Pamela McCoy; three brothers, James, Robert and Ernest; three sisters, Dorothy Puzig, Barbara Woolverton, Julie Bilson.

KEYS, Cora
b. 13 Feb 1892, Great Bend
d. 8 Apr 1979, Volkland
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Oscar W. VOLKLAND Aug. 9, 1916, in Bushton. Survivors: widower; son: E. Keith, Torrance Calif.; daughters: Mrs. Gwendolyn House, Torrance, Calif.; Mrs. Vanetta McCreight, Ashland; Mrs. Lorene Headings.

KICKHAFER, Edwaldt
b. 28 May 1896, Herrington
d. 2 Jun 1983, Abilene
From Hutchinson News - Saturday, June 4, 1983
He married Lizzie SCHLESENER Feb. 9, 1922, at Shady Brook. Suarvivors: widow; sons, Hugo, Eugene, and Robert, Levi, Alvin, Orvile, Gerhard; daughters, Rosalie Tucker, Marvel Birchfield, Linda Gruidel, Lavada Largent; brothers, Arnold and Herman, both of Herington; Rayno, Enterprise; sisters, Sarah Connacher, Herington; Gertrue Meyer, Topeka.

KIEHN, George, Jr.
b. 1 Jul 1901, Frank, Russia
d. 16 Apr 1976, Loveland
From Newspaper Clipping
He married the former Anna M. FRICK Nov. 12, 1922, in Loveland. His family lived in Ritzville, Wash., at the time they came to this country, then moved to Loveland in 1912. Survivors include his wife, Anna of Loveland; a son, Dale D. Kiehn; two daughters, Mrs. Merle (Delores) Campbell Mrs. Harold (Alvera) Schmidt; a brother, Fred Kiehn of Berthoud.

KIENZLE, Geraldine Helen
b. 10 Oct 1921 - Ellinwood, Kansas
d. 21 Feb 2001 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Hutchinson News - February 21, 2001
Daughter of Karl and Millie Stroh Kienzle. . On Feb. 9, 1942, she married Harold SWARTZ at Ellinwood. He died May 2, 1993. Survivors include: a son, Randy; three daughters, Kathleen Pafford, Sherry Shupe, and Candy Pawlicki.

KILDAU, Katharina
b. 25 Aug 1847 - Norka, Volga
d. 2 Feb 1919 - McCook, Nebraska
From Heritage Review - 26 March 1996
Married Johannes BRENNING on 6 January 1868. 14 children. Survivors: husband, 4 sons, 1 daughter Mrs. George Bauer. Immigrated 1895 McCook, Nebraska

KILGORE, Warren G.
b. 29 Jul 1922, Bucklin
d. 11 Sep 1982, Stanton
From Hutchinson News - Monday, Sept. 13,1982
He married Maxine O. RINEHART Nov. 28, 1942, at Syracuse. Survivors: widow; son, Thomas C.; daughters, Barbara Weishapl, Sue Thomas, Peggy Amen; brother, George, Syracuse; sisters, Leora Creech; Granada, Colo.; Velma Baier, Larned; Letha McGinty, Seward; Joyce Rinehart, Harper; Arlene Nichols, Juan Toole, and Donna Webb, all of Manter.

KILIAN, Carl William
b. 4 May 1897, Russell County
d. 6 Sep 1990, Russell
From Newspaper Clipping
Son of Justus and Elizabeth Ehrlich Kilian. He married Olinda KRUG, Russell, April 5, 1921. She survives with son, Richard; daughters: Doris Jones, Mary Parkhurst, Karen Stafford; sisters, Sarah Short, Russell; Martha Schuh, San Diego.

KILIAN, Carl William
b. 4 May 1897 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 6 Sep 1990 - Russell, Kansas
From funeral card
Son of Justus and Elizabeth (Ehrlich) Kilian. One April 5, 1921 he was united in marriage to Olinda KRUG at Russell and to this union was born six children: Milton, Doris, Mary, Richard, Frank, and Karen. Those who preceded him in death were his parents; two sons, Milton and Frank; two brothers, Johnny and Samuel Kilian and two sisters: Clara Wichers Bennett and Elizabeth Shull. Survivors are his wife Olinda of the home in Russell; his children: Doris Jones and Richard Kilian both of Russell; Mary Parkhurst of Pratt; and Karen Stafford of Overland Park; 15 grandchildren and 11 gt.-grandchildren. Other survivors are two sisters; Sarah Short of Russell, and Martha Schuh of San Diego, CA, several other relatives and a host of friends.
Clergy: Rev. Michael Kerr Music: "How Great Thou Art" and "One Day at a Time" . Soloist: Rudy Parker Organist: Sandy Krug. Casket Bearers: Randall, Rick, and Mark Kilian; Roger & Doug Jones; Danny Parkhurst; Jason & Chad Stafford Interment: St. John Lutheran Cemetery - Russell, KS

KILIAN, Frank D.
b. 10 Jul 1934 - Russell, Kansas
d. 27 Sep 1988 -Hays, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
Son of Carl and Olinda (Krug) Kilian. He was married to Constance SCHATZ on July 10, 1972 at Miami, OK. Survivors: wife of the home; a son, Mark, Hays; three daughters, Mrs. Robert (Kim) Ross; Mrs. Randy (Kelly) Dietz; and Michelle Mitchell, all of Russell; a brother, Richard, Russell; three sisters, Doris Jones, Russell; Mary Parkhurst, Pratt; and Karen Stafford, Overland Park. Burial in the church cemetery.

KILIAN, Irene E.
b. 30 Jun 1913, Russell County
d. 22 May 1982, Russell
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Adam HERBEL September 6, 1930, Russell. Survivors: widower; daughter, Bernetta Perry; sisters: Katie Baldwin, Wichita; Dorothy Beller (sic), Russell; Mabel Roulet.

KILIAN, Johnny
b. 9 Feb 1912 - Russell, Kansas
d. 19 Jun 1988 - Russell, Kansas
He married Alvina L. KRUG on July 26,1936, at Russell.

KILIAN, Samuel
b. 11 Sep 1902 - Dorrance, Kansas
d. 5 May 1988 - Russell, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
Born to Justus and Elizabeth (Ehrlich) Kilian. He married Alma MAI July 8, 1926, in Russell. She survives. Survivors are his wife, Alma, of the home; three sons, Don, Bill and Dennis, all of Russell; two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Betty) Dumler, of Gt. Bend; and Mrs. Robert (Patricia) Walker, of Russell; two brothers, Carl and John, both of Russell; two sisters, Martha Schuh, of San Diego, CA; and Sarah Short, of Russell; 16 grandchildren; and 13 gt. grandchildren. Burial in the church cemetery.

KILIAN, Sarah Amelia
b. 30Aug 1908 - Russell, Kansas
d. 8 Nov 2004 - Russell, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - November 10, 2004
Born to Justus and Elizabeth Anna (Ehrlich) Kilian. She married Milton Randall SHORT on May 19, 1935, in Hays. He died Jan. 4, 1977. Survivors include a son, Milford Short, Bellingham, Wash.; two daughters, Annette Schwartz, Houston, and Deanna Rome, Russell; eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.
Burial in Russell City Cemetery.

KILLIAN, Amelia Elizabeth
b. 4 Feb 1909 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 1 Mar 1995 - Garden City, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
Daughter of George and Dora (Hilgenberg) Killian. She married Adam Mai May 20, 1929, at Trego Center. He died June 21, 1975. Survivors include five sons, Hubert Mai of Leoti; Raymond Mai of Garden City; Wilbert Mai of Kalvesta; Donald Mai of Seward; and Robert Mai of Denham Springs, LA; two brothers, David Killian of Denver; and Leo Killian of Omaha, NE; three sisters, Elsie Rounkle of Russell; Lori Killian of Salina; and Freda Kirchoff of Garden City; 10 grandchildren and two gt. grandchildren. Burial at Valley View Cemetery in Garden City.

KILLIAN, William George
b. 9 Mar 1912 - Dorrance, Kansas
d. 2 Jan 1992 -Charlotte Hall, MD
From Frieda Karst Collection
Son of George Adam and Dorthea Hilgenberg Killian. Survivors include one stepson, William Benso of McLean, VA; two stepdaughters, Wilma J. Sawyer of Lothian, MD; and Wanda Lou Christersen of Vista, CA; two brothers; five sisters; seven step-grandchildren; nine step-gt.grandchildren; Burial at Prairie View Cem., in Gorham.

KILLIAN, Verna L.
b. 1 Apr 1916 - Dorrance, Kansas
d. 10 May 1993 - Ellsworth, Kansas
Daughter of George and Dorothea Hilgenberg Killian. She married Herman WACKER on October 2,1942, at Russell. He died July 11, 1988. Surivivors are: son, Dennis; brothers: David Killian, Denver; Leo Killian, Omaha, NE; sisters: Amelia "Peggy" Mai, Frieda Kirchoff, both Garden City; Lori "Gladys" Killian, Salina; Elsie Rounkles, Russell.

KILLIAN, William George
b. 9 Mar 1912 - Dorrance, Kansas
d. 2 Jan 1992 - Virginia
Son of George Adam & Dorothea Hilgenberg Killian. On September 20, 1952, he married Elsie G. BENSO at Russell. She died in 1983. Survivors are: stepson: William Benso; stepdaughters: Wilma J. Sawyer, Wanda Lou Christersen; 2 brothers; 5 sisters.

KINDERKNECHT, Richard D.
B. abt 1927
D. 30 Dec 2001
From Wichita Eagle - Tuesday, January 1, 2002
Survivors: sons, Daniel., Floyd, Grian; daughters, Carol Schryer; Anita Fisher; brothrs, Walter of Kimball, Neb., Ralph, Alan both of Ellis, Victor of WaKeeney; sisters, Beatina Weber of Great Bend, Ione Dinkel of Ellis; nine grandchildren; five step grandchildren.

KINDERKNECHT, Walter A.
b. 25 Oct 1925 - Ellis, Kansas
d. 21 Sept 2003 - Kimball, Nebraska
From Hays Daily News - Saturday, September 27, 2003
Born to Jacob and 0tillia (Bittel) Kinderknecht. He married Edith Evelyn KENT on Oct. 18, 1954. She died Feb. 11, 1994. Survivors include two sons, Ross Kent, Douglas, Wyo., and Dale Kent, Midland, Texas; three brothers, Ralph and Allen, both of Ellis, and Victor, WaKeeney; two sisters, Ione Dinkel, Kansas, and Beatina Weber, Great Bend; seven grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Evelyn Birdwell. Burial in Kimball Cemetery.

KINDERKNECHT, Wihlemina
b. 12 Jan1901 - Hays, Kansas
d. 5 Jan 1997 - Hays, Kansas
From Great Bend (Kan) Tribune - January 6, 1997
Daughter of Nick and Mary Staab Kinderknecht. She married Albert A. SCHMIDT Jan 13, 1920, at Catherine. He died Oct. 30, 1970. Survivors include four sons, Melvin "Joe Schmidt of Catherine, Howard Schmidt of Hays, Richard Schmidt of Russell and Bill Schmidt of Westminster, Colo.; seven daughters, Mary Ann Stecklein of Arvada, Colo., Alice Frietag and Zita Dreiling, both of Hays, Gladys Jacobs of Wichita, Jeanette Gottschalk of Ellis, Cazrol Canfield of Fayetteville, Ark., and Joyce Gonzalez of Catherine; three brothers, Nick Kinderknecht, Eddie Kinderknecht and Bob Kinderknecht, all of Chicago; two sisters, Lucile Harvey and Mae Louise Martino, both of Chicago; 56 grandchildren; 91 great-grandchildren; 15 step-great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Ralph Schmidt; one daughter, Pauline Schmidt; five grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

KINDSFATER, Angelica
b. 27 Dec 1927 - Laurel, Montana
d. 29 Aug 2006 - Billings, Montana
From Billings Gazette, Billings, MT - 3 Sep 2006
Ann grew up as one of seven children. She married John COOK on Aug. 1, 1946, and joined him, his brother Henry, and her sister Carolyn in the family tradition of ranching and farming in the area until 1968. Ann and John were married for 56 years until his passing in 2003. She is survived by her daughter, Rita Price, son-in-law Clark Price and granddaughter Tanya Price of Dallas. She is also survived by her siblings, Carolyn Cook of Billings, Lydia Kindsfater of Spearfish, S.D., Henry Kindsfater, Richard Kindsfater and Emma Bernhardt, all of Billings; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and in-laws, including Vicki, Brian and Jake Archer; Joanne, Mark and Zack Joki; Steve and Rose Cook and their nephew Sam Round Face; and John Lee Kroh. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Cook; and parents, Jacob and Elizabeth Kindsfater, immigrants from Dietel, Saratov, Russia. Also preceding her in death were her brother, Jake K. Kindsfater and sister, Ottilie Kindsfather Shipp. Interment at Mountview Cemetery.

KINDSFATER, Sophie
b. 16 Dec 1893 - Russia
d. 15 Jan 1989 - Otis, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
She married George FREIDENBERGER Jan. 16, 1912, in Rocky Ford, Colo. He died Dec. 30, 1969. Survivors are four sons, Herbert, of Dunedin, Fla., Alex, of Bison, George of Otis, and Richard, of Wichita; four daughters, Esther Brack, of La Crosse, Helen Lorenz of Bison, Alice Kinsey, of Hutchinson, and Ruth Boele, of Ukiah, Calif.; 35 grandchildren; 65 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-great-grandchildren Burial will be at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Otis.

KINDSVATER, Bertha Mae
b. 25 Mar 1918 - Pawnee County, Kansas
d. 3 Nov 2004 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Great Bend (Kan) News - November 5, 2004
Daughter of David and Margaretha Berg Kindsvater. On Aug. 8, 1948, she married Harold Max SKELTON at Pawnee Rock, Kan. He died May 7, 1983. Survivors include: Daughter-in-law, Donna and husband Marvin Campbell, Larned; three grandsons, David Skelton, Cordova, Tenn., Jeff Winkler, Santa Fe, N.M., and Pat Winkler, Tucson, Ariz.; four granddaughters, Dawn Tracey Skelton, Michele Skelton, Lori Skelton, all of Larned, and Molly Schmitt, Bend, Ore.; an adopted granddaughter, Angie Kerns, Hays; and seven great-grandchildren, Max, Bethany, Brittany, Brock, David, Jacob, and Hailey. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery, Larned. She was preceded in death by two sons, Max and David; and a brother, David Kindsvater

KINDSVATER, Clifton Doyle
b. 18 Jun 1921 - Bazine, Kansas
d. 20 Jun 1989 - Topeka, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Marjorie DONECKER Sept. 25, 1951, in Ness City. Survivors include his wife of the home; one son, Jamie Moore of the home; and one daughter, Doylene Kindsvater of La Crosse. Burial will be at Ness City Cemetery.

KINDSVATER, Fronika
Family from Dreispitz, Russia, and Dietel, and Gnadenthau, Russia
b. 22 Jan 1896, Russia
d. 20 Jul 1972, Lyons, Kansas
She was married to Dave GALLIART June 15, 1915, at Larned. He died May 16, 1935. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Leota Soeken; son, Leonard; sister, Mrs. Marie Hartle, Lyons; brother Sam Kindsvater, Pawnee Rock. Additional Information, Date of death July 20, 1972, burial July 24th. A daughter of Georg David Kindsvater and Eva Katherina Mai. See files of Betty Ashley for genealogy going back to Johan Michael Kindsvater, born 1685 in Herxheim, Germany.

KINDSVATER, Fronia
b. 22 Jan 1896 - Russia
d. 27 Jul 1972 - Lyons, Kansas
Ellinwood Leader, Ellinwood, Kanas, Thursday, July 27, 1972.
He came to this country at the age of four. She and Mr. Dave Galliart married in Larned June 15, 1915. Mr. Galliart died May 16, 1935. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Leota Soeken of Lyons, one son, Leonard G. Galliart of Lyons; one sister, Mrs. Marie Hartle of Lyons and one brother, Sam Kindsvater of Pawnee Rock as well as 14 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Burial was in the Lakin-Comanche cemtery

KINDSVATER, Loris Raye
b. 1 Sep 1948 - Liberal, Kansas
d. 12 Apr 2005 - Hugoton, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday - April 14, 2005
Son of Raymond A. and Betty Lou Caffey Kindsvater. On July 8, 1989, he married Therlene Kay JOHNSON at Ulysses. She survives. Other survivors include: two sons, Jesse, Burlington, and Matthew, Virgil; two stepsons, John Kossuth, Oklahoma City, and Jeff Kossuth, Hugoton; a brother, David Moody, Parker, Colo.; three sisters, Linda Bulmer, Temecula, Calif., Martha Snow, Hamilton, Mont., and Donna Wells, Wichita; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Rischa Cook and Mildred Dumler; and a stepson, Jason Kossuth. Burial will be in Hugoton Cemetery.

KINDSVATER, Sam E.
b. 10 Jun 1903 - Larned, Kansas
d. 12 Sep 1975 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Information Furnished
Burial Larned Cemetery.

KING, Nora L.
b. 5 Sep 1912 - Hays, Kansas
d. 6 May 1976 - Larned, Kansas
From Information Furnished
She married William Mog, April 21, 1939, at WaKeeney. Survivors include widower; daughters: Mrs. Sue Seeman, Mrs. Donna Hanken, both of Larned; brother, Billy King, Belleville; sister: Mrs. Marjorie Harbaugh, Santa Rosa, Calif.; 4 grandchildren. Burial in Larned Cemetery.

KING, Waneta Fay
b. 3 Jun 1913 - Joplin, Missouri
d. 27 Mar 2005 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News ) - Monday, March 28, 2005, Great Bend (Kan) Tribune, March 29, 2005
Daughter of Chester and Myrtle Gibbons King. On March 24, 1934, she married Glen Ivan REDDING at El Dorado. He died Jan. 20, 1957. On Jan. 1, 1959, she married John SCHULZ. He died Dec. 3, 1991. Survivors include: two sons, Don Redding, Bushton, and Dale Redding, Augusta; two daughters, Connie Appel, Ellsworth, and Sue Meier, Ellinwood; a sister, Patricia Beckner, California; 13 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother; three sisters; and a grandson, Byron Meier.
Burial will be in Bushton Cemetery.

KINGSLAND, Zelma L.
b. 1 Aug 1923, Great Bend
d. 2 Jul 1999, Russell, Kansas
From Russell News and Salina Journal - July 3, 1999
Daughter of James F. and Hazel (Patton) Kingsland. She married Albert Dean EHRLICH on Sept. 4, 1949, in Russell. Survivors include her husband; a son, Michael; a brother, Bill Dean Kingsland, Ontario, Canada; three sisters, Georgia Birkner, Pico Rivera, Calif., Maxine Townsend, Wichita, and Nancy Rheb, Rolling Heights, Calif. She was preceded in death by a brother, Jim Kingsland.

KINSFATHER, Esther M.
b. 7 Jun 1924 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
d. 5 Dec 2006 - Kansas City, Missouri
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 9 Dec 2006
Burial in the Fairview Cemetery. Esther was born June 7, 1924, in Rural Scotts Bluff County near Morrill to Conrad and Katherine (Derr) Kinsfather. Esther and Ed J. KUFELDT were united in marriage Sept. 15, 1946, in Scottsbluff. She is survived by her son, Jay and wife Donna Kufeldt; grandson, Nick and wife Lisa Kufeldt; great-grandson, Tyler Kufeldt all of Kansas City, Mo.; sister Anna Jensen of Seattle, Wash.; sisters-in-law, Lydia Kufeldt, Alvina Kufeldt and Sophie Hoffman all of Scottsbluff; she also has numerous nephews and nieces throughout the country. Her parents, husband Ed, January 1994, and a brother Harry Kinsfather preceded her in death.

KINSVATER, Katharina
b. 5 Aug 1874 - Dittel, Volga
d. 15 Jan 1916 - Walla Walla, WA
From Heritage Review
Buried 18 June 1916, Walla Walla, WA. Married Karl SCHAFER in 1898. Survivors: husband, 4 children, father, 1 brother, 2 sisters. Immigrated 1902 Walla Walla, WA

KIRCHER, Matilda E.
b. 2 Jul 1895, Strasborg, Ill
d. 22 Jul 1980, Hutchinson
From Hutchinson News - Thursday, July 24, 1980
She married Arthur E. STECHER Jan. 18, 1914, at Haven. He died Sept. 28, 1977. Survivors: daughters: Mrs. Lavina M. Hoskinson and Mrs. Joyce Ann Vanley, both of Haven.

KIRK, James W.
b. 13 Nov 1946 - Illinois
d. 30 Oct 2001 - Plymouth, Wisconsin
From Shoboygan Press - November 1, 2001
Son of James Jones and Betty Chapman. He was married Dec. 4, 1986 to Mary NABER. Survivors include his wife Mary, and seven children, Judith, Joshua, Nathan, Timothy, Priscilla, David and Philip; his mother, Betty Chapman of Illinois; his father, James Jones of California; seven brothers and sisters; and his father- and mother-in-law Robert and Arlene Naber of Plymouth. He was preceded in death by his step-father, Ivan Kirk.

KIRK, William G.
b. 6 Jul 1891. McGregor, Texas
d. 17 Nov 1980, Great Bend
From Hutchinson News - Wednesday, November 19
He married Shirley Marion KING April 13, 1918, in Kansas City. She died in 1956. Survivors: son: William E., Great Bend; brother: Edwin B., McGregor; sister: Maude B. Kirk, Arlington, Texas.

KIRKHART, Wilbur E.
Spouse's Family From Dreispitz, Russia
b.8 Feb. 1925, Mocane, Oklahoma
d. 22 Jul 1962, Greenwood County, Kansas

KIRKPATRICK, Thelma Lois
b. 5 Nov 12923 - Lawton, Oklahoma
d. 20 Mar 1981 - Russell, Kansas
From funeral card
Daughter of Cody and Eva (Smith) Kirkpatrick. She was united in marriage to Albert Fern DRAKE at Yates Center, KS. This union was blessed with two sons, Duwayne and Gerald. Her husband, Albert died on March 5, 1973. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Albert; one brother, J.C. Kirkpatrick; and her son, Duwayne Drake, who died on May 19, 1976. Survivors are her son, Gerald and his wife, Peggy, of Salina, KS; her daughter-in-law, Talma Drake of Great Bend, KS; two sisters, Mrs. Gene (Edith) Comitz and Mrs. Dick (Alice) Roeder, both of Wichita, KS; five grandchildren, several other relatives and a host of friends.
Clergyman: Rev. Lonald Bridges. Music: "The Old Rugged Cross", "How Great Thou Art" and "Beyond the Sunset" Organist: Sandy Krug. Soloist: Rudy Parker Casket Bearers: Darrell Standley, Leon Galyardt, Donnie Boxberger, Richard Kirby, Leon Strecker, Dwain Boxberger Interment: Russell City Cemetery, Russell, KS

KISNER, Helen D.
b. 27 Jun 1917 - Pfeifer, Kansas
d. 1 May 2004 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, May 1, 2004
Daughter of Joseph Sr. and Anna Marie Burghard Kisner. On Aug. 31, 1937, she married Felix L. "Red" STAAB at Pfeifer. He died May 17, 1992. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by: five brothers, Joe J., William "Bill," Fred J., Al J. and Raymond; two sisters, Mary Herrman and Colletta Jacobs. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery, Hoisington.

KISNER, Ignatius
b. 18 Aug 1925 - Hays, Kansas
d. 5 Jan 2007 - Stafford, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, January 6, 2007
Born Aug. 18, 1925, in Hays, Kansas, he was the son of Ignatz and Cathrine Gable Kisner. On Sept. 12, 1948, he married Jo Ann DOBBS at Stafford. She died April 27, 1987.
Survivors include: friend and companion, Joan Clark, Stafford; son Bobby Kisner and his wife Becky of Hutchinson; two daughters, Karla Kisner of Little Rock, Ark., and Kristi Kisner-Johnston of Littleton, Colo.; two brothers, Ernest Kisner of Grand Junction, Colo., and Alfred Kisner of Little Rock, Ark.; two sisters, Marian Glotta Courtney of Pratt, and Aileen Young of Edmond, Okla.; a grandson Kahrston Barkley; a granddaughter, Allison Kisner; a great-grandchild, Raven Barkley; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers, Victor, Raymond and Andrew, and sisters, Helen Davis and Catherine Kisner.
Inurnment in Stafford Cemetery.

KISNER, Ralph J.
b. 22 Sep 1927 - Dodge City, Kansas
d. 18 Mar 2005 - Kismet, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, March 22, 2005
Son of George John and Anna Marie Kisner. Survivors include: three sisters, Marcella Thorson, Tulsa, Okla., Anna Marie Kisner, Noblesville, Ind., and Evelyn Shelleda, Aurora, Colo.; a brother, Roger "Bud," Kansas City, Kan.; and many nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by a brother, Dan; and two sisters, Edna Mae Knott and Betty Morris. Burial will be in Plains Cemetery, Plains.

KISSLER, Elmer
b. 18 Feb 1927 - Gilcrest, Colorado
d. 24 Mar 2006 - Cheyenne, Wyoming
From Greeley Tribune, Greeley, Colorado - 03-29-2006
Born to Jacob and Anna Elizabeth Kissler. He married Ardelle SMITH of Greeley. Survivors: His wife of 59 years, Ardelle of Cheyenne; a son, Gary and wife Jan of Cheyenne; a daughter Laurie Selander and husband Paul of Littleton; and his grandsons, John, Michael, James, and Mark Selander of Littleton. His brother, Clarence Kissler, lives in Littleton. Preceded in death by: His parents, three sisters, Helen Orr, Ruth Kissler and Clara Moore, and a brother, Fred Kissler.

KISSLER, George
b. abt 1892
d. 6 Jun 1965 Lincoln.
Survivors: wife, Clara; sons, Roland G. and Norman D; daughters, Mrs. Adolph Borgens and Mrs. Roy Knopp.

KISTER, Adam
b. 28 May 1861 - Walter, Volga
d. 5 Feb 1920 - Hastings, Nebraska
From Heritage Review - 26 March 1996
Buried 8 Februazry 1920. Married Barbara WIEDERSPAHN (died 1887) in 1880. Married Katharina Margaretha KAUFMAN in 1887. Children: 2 with first wife, 20 with second wife. Survivors: wife, 1 child of first wife, 8 children of second wife.

KITOWSKI, Clarence
b. 3 Jan 1919 - Carson, Portage County, Wisconsin
d. 24 Nov 2001 - Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
From Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune.
Burial will be at Port Edwards Cemetery. Son of John and Anna (Lang) Kitowski. His marriage to Adeline KITOWSKI ended in divorce. He married Marie JASBOREK on July 16, 1979, who survives him. Clarence and Adeline had six children, Shirley (LeRoy) Drapes; Robert (Pam) Kitowski; Clarence Kitowski Jr.; Deborah (Mike) Danczyk,; Gary (Michelle) Kitowski, and Colleen Riggs; 15 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Clarence is further survived by four sisters; Agnes Matthews,Wisconsin Rapids; Theresa Neuwirth, Whiting; Clara (Martin) Przybylski,Stevens Point, and Celia Kitowski, Stevens Point; one brother, John Kitowski, Stevens Point; two stepchildren, Debra (Val) Troyanowski, and Donna Jaborek; and three step-grandchildren. His parents, ex-wife, three brothers, one sister and two infant brothers preceded him in death.

KITZAN, Emma
b. 2 Apr 1914 - Hebron, North Dakota
d. 16 Dec 2000 - Lodi, California
From Lodi-News, December 19, 2000
Mrs. Reiswig married George Rudolph MEES on December 1, 1935 in Hebron, ND. He died December 2, 1963. She later married Roy Robert REISWIG on March 8, 1966. He died October 6, 1989. She is survived by her granddaughter, Michelle Schulte of Copperopolis. She was preceded in death by her first husband, George R. Mees; second husband, Roy Robert Reiswig; and daughter, Sharon Marie Schulte on October 17, 1983. Graveside service. at Cherokee Memorial Park.

KIZLER, Harriet
b. 17 Jan 1924 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 10 Sep 2006 - Omaha, Nebraska
From Hillsboro Star Journal - October 18, 2006
Born Jan. 17, 1924, in Hillsboro, she was the daughter of Harry and Marie Kizler. On Dec. 25, 1942, she married John Allen WIEBE at her parent's home in Hillsboro. She was preceded in death by her parents, son John Allen Wiebe Jr., and sister Aldene Roark. Survivors include her husband; three daughters, Roxanne Wiebe, Barbara Wright, and Janette Charbonneau; sister, Bernice Bartel; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Burial at Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, Omaha.