REMER, Ella - See Ella Janzen

REMLEY, Claude W.
b. 30 Apr 1910, Ellsworth County
d. 4 Dec 1979, Wichita
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Dorothy GROTHUSEN January 24, 1937, at Ellsworth. Survivors: widow; son: Max Remley; daughters: Mrs. Phylllis Guinn, Mrs. Nadine Kruse; mother: Mrs. Edna Remley, Ellsworth; sisters: Mrs. Helen Pflughoest, Sedalia, Mo.; Mrs. Margaret Rice, Great Bend.

REMPEL, Elizabeth
b. 29 May 1889, Hillsboro
d. 31 May 1979, Hillsboro
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Jacob F. FUNK. He died Dec. 3, 1976. Survivors: sons: Karl R., Arthur R.,both of Hillsboro; daughter: Mrs. Linda Schmidt, Hillsboro.

REMPEL, Hilda
b.  12 Oct 1911 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d.  22 Mar 2002 - Pratt, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - March 24, 2002
Daughter of Johann H. and Aganetha Bartel Rempel. On June 1, 1932, she married Ed EWERT at Hillsboro. He died April 8, 1988. Survivors include: two sons, Lowell, and Ronney; two daughters, Joann Mann  and Carolyn Simpson; 12 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by an infant son, Russell. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Johannestal Cemetery, Goessel.

REMPEL, Marie Elisabeth Schreiner - See Marie Elisabeth Kempel

REMPEL, Mathilda
b. 13 Sept 1915 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 15 Apr 2004 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Saturday, April 17, 2004, Newton Kansan - Saturday, April 17, 2004, Hillsboro Star Journal - Thursday -April 22, 2004. Born to Emil and Maria (Ewert) Rempel in rural Hillsboro. She married R. J. BARTEL Jan. 30, 1942, at Brudertal Mennonite Church in rural Hillsboro. He survives of Hillsboro.Survivors include her husband, R. J. (REMPEL) of Hillsboro; two sons, John of Topeka and Robert of McPherson; a daughter, Mary Johnson of Newton; 13 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Johannestal Cemetery, rural Hillsboro.

RENKE, Edith Ruth
b. 2 Oct 1916 - American Falls, Idaho
d. 24 November 2003 - Greeley, Colorado
From Greeley Tribune, Greeley, Colorado -11-26-03
Born to William and Katherine (Reisvig) Renke. On Dec. 15, 1936, she married Wilmer John MAYER in Brighton. He is deceased. Survivors are two daughters, Norma Jean Parsons of Sumner, Wash., and Barbara Blehm and husband Ken of Greeley; three sons, Harold Mayer and wife Linda of Fort Collins, Howard Mayer and wife Joan of Colorado Springs, and Harvey Mayer and wife Renee of La Salle; three sisters, Tillie Edwards and Helen Jager, both of Loveland, and Lillian George of Greeley; a brother, Bill Renke of Greeley; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and a great great-grandchild. Her parents, a sister, Mary Schmidt, and four brothers, Arthur, Herbert, Harold and Alvin Renke, are deceased. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Greeley.

RENNER, Ethel I.
b. 14 Jun 1904, Rush County
d. 16 Apr 1990, Hutchinson
From Newspaper Clipping
Daughter of J. P. (Parm) and Betty Mosher Renner. On December 28, 1941, she married Morris BAKER at McPherson. He survives. Other survivors include: a son, Gene Allen; a daughter, Norma Wiik; three sisters, Hazel Herman, LaCrosse, and Gladys Crook and Marji Crook, both of Garden City.

RENNER, Helen Louise - See Helen Louise Tiffan

RENNER, Martha
b. 30 Apr 1908 Ellis County, Oklahoma
d. 28 Oct 1999, Dumas, , Texas
On Nov. 10, 1928, she and Emanuel APPEL were married at Arnett. Her parents, Gottlieb and Emelia Scheller Renner, five brothers, Paul, John, Tobias, Rudolph and William, one sister, Lena Guthmiller, and one son-in-law, Clyde Baker predeceased Martha. Martha is survived by her husband, Emanuel; three sons, Harry, and wife, Carole; Jimmie and wife Maybelle; and Larry and wife Judith; three daughters, Margaret Baker, Ruth and Don Sutherland, and Darlene and Ronnie Stricker; 10 grandchildren, Mike Baker, Marty McDowell, Linda Hobbs, Tom Appel, Rick Sutherland, Diane Stricker, Melinda Rogers, Jimmie Appel, Jr., Eric Appel and Kevin Appel.

RENNIE, Preston George
b. 19 May 1927 - Graham, Texas
d. 28 Mar 2003 - Houston, Texas
From Russell County News - April 4, 2003
Born to Albert M. Rennie and the former Edith Morgan, He married the former Ramola DEINES of Russell on Nov. 9, 1952, and the couple recently observed their 50th anniversary together. In addition to his wife, Mr. Rennie is survived by his loving children, Joel Craig Rennie of Houston, TX; his daughter, Julia Lynn Allen, of Tulsa, OK and her husband, Jeffrey D. Allen; as well as his grandson, Taylor Rennie Allen and granddaughter, Rebecca Kathleen Allen, also of Tulsa. Interment will take place in Pauls Valley, OK.

RENZ, Anna Marie
b. 16 Ju 1898, Burton, Texas
d. 10 Aug 1981, LaCrosse
From Rush County News, LaCrosse, Kansas
She married Harvey HANSEN Oct. 9, 1924, in Rush Center. He died in 1958. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Jean (Connie) Scheurerman, Mrs. LeRoy (Darline) Opdyke; brother, W. C. Renz of Rush Center; 2 sisters, Freda Bollmano from Brennam, Texas; and Lillie Stolz of Lone Wolf, Okla.

RENZ, Emma - See Emma Fritzler

REPP, Ruby Rose -  See Ruby Rose Winter

REPPHUN, John
b. 18 April 1916- Kohler, Wisconsin
d. 29 Dec 2002
From The Sheboygan Press - January 1, 2003
John was born April 18, 1916, in Kohler, to Ferdinand and Sophia (Wiegand) Repphun. On April 1, 1939, he was united in marriage to Eva OGNCEVICH at St. Paul's Lutheran Church where he has been a life-long member. Eva preceded him in death on April 19, 1996. John is survived by three sons, John Jr. (Jan) Repphun of Plymouth, William (Susan) Repphun of Boulder, Colo., and Ronald (Jean Heinbuch) Repphun of Clark Fork, Idaho; four grandchildren, Vicky Repphun, Sandy (Mike) Bacino, Jason (Shauna) Repphun, and Eric Repphun; one sister-in-law, Sylvia Repphun; and other relatives and friends. In addition to his wife, Eva, John was preceded in death by four brothers, Dave, Otto, Edwin and Henry Repphun, and one sister, Lillian Russell.

RESLEY, Mary Catherine - See Mary Catherine Stecklein

RESLEY, William H.
b. 29 May 1903 - Russell, Kansas
d. 10 Apr 1986 - Wilson, Kansas
He married Mollie BENDER on January 11, 1923, in Russell. She died October 9, 1967. He later married Eva WIEDEMAN on August 3, 1968 , in Russell.

RESNER, Amelia - See Amelia Wegele

RESNER, Clarence
b. 19 Jul 1927 - Russell, Kansas
d. May 1948 - Great Bend, Kansas
Son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Resner. Survived by parents; sisters: Frances, and Norma Jean; brothers: Clinton, Earl Dean, Robert; uncles: Roland, Susank; R.M., Russell; aunt: Mrs Clyde Williamson, TX; grandparents: Mr and Mrs Fred Resner, Russell. An older brother, Wilmer, was killed during war serving in Okinawa.

RESNER, Clinton Milvern
b. 6 Dec 1928 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 28 Jul 1990 - Russell, Kansas
He married Patricia L. PFLUEHOEFT on September 7, 1947, at Clayton, N.M. Survivors are: wife of home; sons: Lonnie, Gerald, and Terry; mother: Amelia Resner, Russell; brothers: Robert, Topeka; Earl, Grand Junction, C0; sisters: Frances Maier, Russell; Norma Wiedeman, Hutchinson

RESNER, Hilda C. - See Hilda C. Borell

RESNER, J.
b. Sep 1943
d. unk
Survivors are: wife; four daughters, Esther, Christine, Erna, Aileen; 1 son, Walter.

RESNER, ROLAND
(Obituary and Funeral Card)
Roland A. Resner, son of Frederick and Christina Resner, was born Sept. 24, 1911 in Barton County, Kan. He died Oct. 17, 1966 at Russell. On June 9, 1935, he married Isabel Mermis. Survivors include the widow, Isabel; a son, Darrel; a daughter, Mrs. Gary (Karen Kay) New; two brothers, Edmund Resner, Russell, and Rudolph Resner, Carthage, Mo., a sister, Mrs. Hilda Williamson, Vernon, Texas. His parents and a brother, Paul, preceded him in death.

RESNER, Sophia
b. unk
d. unk
Mrs. Carl Bitter. Surviving children: Olinda Stettinger, Katherine Ehrlich, Leah Krom, Amelia Radke, Julius Bitter, Rosa Shaben; brother: Fred Resner; sisters: Mrs. Peter L. Ochs, Mrs. Ben Hergert, Great Bend. Note: See obituary for Amelia Radke nee Bitter, in which it state she is the daughter of Carl and Sophia Resner Bitter. Accordingly, it has been determined that Mrs. Carl Bitter’s given name is Sophia, and that her maiden name is Resner.

REUBER, August
b. 3 Apr 1893 - Saratow, Russia d. 19 Sep 1950 - Russell, Kansas
Son of Michael and Anna Elizabeth Reuber.. He came to USA as a small child. Married Amelia STRECK shortly returned from army. He died September 19, 1950. Surviving are 2 children: Mrs. Leon G. Ehrlich, Clila. Surviving are: brothers: Mike, Canada; Alex, Ore; Jake, unknown at this time; sister: Mrs Henry Michaelis, Utica.

REUBER, Celia M.
b. 17 Oct 1932 - Russell, Kansas
d. 25 Jun 1995 - Wichita, Kansas
Daughter of August and Amelia Streck Reuber. She married James R. KRUG on February 25, 1951, at Russell. Survivors include: husband; son, Richard; sister, Joyce Ehrlich, Charlotte, N.C.

REUBER, Dorothy Marie - See Dorothy Marie Bender

REUBER, Eva Elizabeth Strecker - See Eva Elizabeth Voos

REUBER, Pauline
b. 13 Apr 1886 - Germany
d. 21 Jul 1966 - Ransom, Kansas
From funeral card
Officiating: Rev. Jack Fisher - Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Ness City; Rev. George Taylor-Utica Methodist Church, Utica. Music: "Going Down The Valley"; and "Safe in the Arms of Jesus" - quartette: Merritt Atwell, Letha Babcock, Peggy Hagans, Otto Popp Organist: Mrs. Mark Wheatcroft. Casket Bearers: Leo, Holt, and Herbert Michaelis; Armin Strecker, August Reuber, Nick Schmidt. Flower Bearers: Alma, Sarah, and Eva Michaelis; Freda Strecker, Dorothy Reuber, and Hilda Schmidt. Interment: Utica Cemetery, Utica, KS (Spouse - Henry Michaelis.)

REUSSER, Elma D. - See Elma D. Klassen

REUSZ, Johannes
b. 25 Mar 1865 - Balzer, Volga
d. 24 Dec 1925 - Waucson, Ohio
From Heritage Review - 30 March 2000 - DFP 26 Jan 1926 Nr 2691
Married Anna Elisabeth REIZENSTEIN (from Rosenberg) in 1885. 10 children (3 sons , 7 daughters) Survivors: wife, 1 son, 4 daughters. Immigrated from Kuban region 1913 Waucson, Ohio

REUTER, Anna Elisabeth Diel - See Anna Elisabeth Schwab

REVELL, Mary Leiginger Blumfield - See Mary Gregovich

REXINE, Amelia
b. unk
d. 7 Sep 1977 - Lodi, California
From Stockton Record, Stockton, CA, Sep 7, 1977
Reiswig, wife of Harley R. REISWIG of Acampo. Mother of Curtis J. Reiswig, Sheila MAGGIO, both of Lodi, and Charlotte NOOD of Stockton. Daughter of Rudolph REXINE of Bowden, N.D., Sister of Reinhold REXINE of West Corvina, Calif., Carl and Henry REXINE both of Bowden, N.D., Ottilia HEINTZ, Chasley, N.D., and Clara JOHNSON of New Rockford, N.D.

REYNOLDS, Homer
b. 15 Sep 1903, Oklahoma
d. 9 Jul 1986, Coldwater
From Hutchinson News - Friday, July 11, 1986
He married Cordelia PRIGMORE Nov. 20, 1926, at Alva, Okla. Survivors: wife; sons, Don, and Dee; daughter, Joan Owens; sister, Mrs. George Owens, Kingman.

REYNOLDS, Pearl Ann
b. 13 Sep 1896, Ness City
d. 11 May 1988, LaCrosse
From Hutchinson News - Thursday, May 12, 1988
Hhe married Charles W. PETERSILIE Sept. 26, 1914, at Ness City. He died Feb 20, 1972. Survivors: sons, Charles H., Art, Ory; daughters, Edith Dewberry, Dena Rees, Delia, Wanda LaBonte, Arlene Riegle, Barbara Shumacher; sister, Nora May Davis, Boulder, Colo.

REZABEK, Helen V.
b. 9 May 1909 - Lucas, Kansas
d. 4 January 1993 - Salina, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller collection
Daughter of James and Edna (Perry) Rezabek. Helen was married to Blahoboy BROZEK on October 23, 1926 at Lincoln, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Blahoboy on April 10, 1983, two sons, Paul Lee on October 27, `1927 and Oldrich on December 25, 1989; two brothers, John and James Rezabek, and two sisters, Frances Thacker and Agnes Brozek. Survivors include two daughters, Pauline and husband, Charley Nickel of Lakewood, Colorado, Vivian and husband, Everett Herbel of Dorrance; two sons, Richard and wife, Betty of Lucas, and Larry and wife, Rozanne,of Hesston; a daughter-in-law, Twila Brozek of Mulvane; two sisters, Alta Davis of Lucas, and Doris Honomichl of Larned; one brother, Edward Rezabek of Athol, South Dakota; sixteen grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren. Joleen Kaufman pianist, accompanied Elissa Palmer, vocallist. Serving as casketbearers were Erwin Honomnichl, James Rezabek, Wayne Coooer, Elmer Brichacek, William Langdon and Alvin Barta. Burial was in the Lucas Cemetery.

RHEA, Arthur T.
b. 19 Apr 1922, Blackwell, Okla
d. 15 Aug 1982, McPherson
From Hutchinson News - Monday, August 16, 1982
He married Melba BEASON Feb. 28, 1941, at Blackwell.

RHEA, Ronald E.
b. 15 Dec 1933, Sawyer
d. 13 Aug 1981, Anthony
From Hutchinson News - Thursday, August 13, 1981
Survivors: sons, Jeffery, Jay Dee; daughter, Mrs. Denise Becker; mother, Mrs. Rena Rhea, Pratt; brother, Lynn and Darrel; sisters, Mrs. Reva Shafer, Mrs. Alberta Vermillon, Mrs.Margaret Ewy, Mrs Virginia Welch, Mrs. Helen Gobin.

RHOADES, Elizabeth - See Elizabeth Schwab

RHODA, William H.
b. 3 Feb 1897 - Paradise, Kansas
d. 24 Feb 1993 - Russell, Kansas
Son Ferdinand and Minna Stielow Roda. He married Bertha N. KRIEG on April 16, 1947, Salina. She died January 25,1981. Survivors are: 2 nieces, 3 nephews.

RICE, Clola Eidson - See Clola Eidson Miller

RICE, Edna - See Edna Scheidecker

RICE, Fredia M.
b. 27 Mar 1926, Augusta
d. 10 May 1989, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Earl VRATIL May 28, 1947, in Larned. He died Jan. 10, 1988. Survivors include two daughters,Connie Rupp and Kathie Crane; four brothers, William, Harry, Millard "Runt", and Robert Rice; two sisters, Naomi Pickering and Joann Henderson.

RICE, Ora Bess
b. 13 Jul 914 - Decatur, Illinois
d. 31 Dec 2005 - Sun City West, Arizona
From Pamphlet from Funeral Home
In Memory of Ora Bess Steinle - Entered into Life July 13, 1914, Decatur, Tennessee - Entered into Rest. December 31, 2005, Sun City West, Arizona - Funeral Service - Saturday 1:00 P.M., January 7, 2006, Sunland Lakeside Chapel, Sun City, Arizona - Officiant Chaplain Dick Studley - Arrangements by Sunland Memorial Park and Mortuary Note: Survivors: Son, Robert S. Steinle and wife, Janice, Highlands Rach, CO; Grandchildren, Robert Scott Steinle and wife, Rachel, Seattle, Washington; Kristen Monroe and husband, Jason, Vermillion, South Dakota; and Lea Steinle, Denver, CO; and three great grandchildren, Owen and Duncan Monroe, and Jackson Sotallaro.Ora Bess was the daughter of Luther and Addie Ruth Martin Rice. Her husband, Sam Steinle, preceded her in death on December 22, 1991

RICHARD, Harold George
b. 6 Sep 1926 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
d. 4 Nov 2005 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 5 Nov 2005
Burial will follow at West Lawn Cemetery in Gering. Born to John George and Amalie (Frank) Richard. He married Dorothy Jeane REICHEL on August 3, 1947, at the Salem Congregational Church in Scottsbluff. Harold is survived by his wife of 58 years, Dorothy Richard of Scottsbluff; daughters Cynthia Arlene Ledford and her husband Dave of Rapid City, SD, Jeanne Ann Seibert and her husband Bob of Oshkosh and Mari Dorinda 'Dori' Davis and her husband Gene of Mulvane, KS; grandchildren Cory Ledford and his wife Karen, Becky Ledford, Jamy Lawson and his wife Jennifer, Jill Lawson, Brent Beitler and Brian Beitler; brothers Harvey Richard and his wife Helen of Gering, Gary Richard of Commerce City, Colo, and Frank Richard of Scottsbluff; sisters Betty Kraus and her husband Harry of Scottsbluff, Elnora Bauer and her husband Don of Gering, and Joyce Fulk of Scottsbluff; three great-grandsons; four step grandchildren; and 10 step great-grandchildren. His parents, brothers-in-law Harry Fulk and Victor Goss preceded Harold in death.

RICHARDS, Bertha I. - See Bertha I. Kaufman

RICHARDSON, Tess
b. 30 Dec 1917 - Bayard, Nebraska
d. 14 Dec 2005 -Oakland, California
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 6 Jan 2006
Inurnment is at Mountain View Cemetery. Born to Thomas O. and Jean (Everett) Richardson. Tess married Wilber MISNER Feb. 5, 1939, in Gering. Their daughters, Carol was born in 1943 and Nancy in 1946. She and Wilbur had 52 years together before his death in 1991. Survivors include her daughter, Nancy (Bill) Martin of Oakland, Calif.; son-in-law, Gary Armstrong of Hayward, Calif.; grandchildren, James and Anna Martin, and Tim and Bryan Armstrong; brother, Everett Richardson of Ft. Collins, Colo.; sister, Pat Michalek of Scottsbluff; sisters-in-law, Naomi Lopez of Billingham, Wash., Christine Richardson of Alexander City, Ala., Peggy Carrell of Scottsbluff, Margaret Misner of Gering, Mary Misner of Mitchell and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband Wilbur, daughter Carol Armstrong and brother Charles Richardson.

RICHERT, Delores - See Delores Jantz

RICHERT, Grandma
From Newton Kansan News - April 7, 2002
Reminescing Janary 5, 2002, by Dora J. Voth
Fifty years ago in August of 1949 when our eldest son was five months old, Grandmother Richert passed away. With her parents, Johann and Justine Enz, two sisters and three of her brothers, she had come to America from West Prussia, arriving in Newton on May 23, 1881. Another brother joined the family after he completed a tour of duty in the Prussian army.

RICHERT, Leon Eugene
b. 14 Oct 1929 - McPherson, Kansas
d. 12 Aug 2004 - McPherson, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, August 13, 2004
Son of Emil Theodore and Effie Jantz Richert. On Oct. 24, 1951, he married Violet May BECKER at Wichita. She survives. Other survivors include: two daughters, Virginia Schmidt, McPherson, and Carolyn Funk, Inman; four grandchildren; and a great-grandson. He was preceded in death by a sister, Delores Richert. Burial will be in McPherson Cemetery, McPherson.

RICHERT, Linda - See Linda Jantz

RICHERT, Orville W,
b. 23 Feb 1928 - Durham, Kansas
d. 25 May 2006 - Durham, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Friday, May 26, 2006, Hillsboro Star Journal - May 31, 2006
Son of Peter and Linda (Jantz) Richert. On June 10, 1949, he married Delores JANTZ at Tampa. Survivors include his wife, Delores JANTZ RICHERT, of Durham; two sons, Verlin of Assaria and Bentley of Abbyville; two daughters, Krystal Jensen of Roxbury and Annette Goering of Great Bend; a sister, Lillian Peters of North Newton; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Peace Valley Cemetery, rural Durham.

RICHERT, Thelma Friesen - See Thelma Adrian

RICHMEIER, Josephine - See Josephine Appelhans

RICHMOND, Josephine Rosalia Adams - See Josephine Rosalia Legleilter

RICHTER,  Gordon R.
b.  20 Jan 1922 - Edin, Wisconsin
d.  27 Oct 2001 - Sheboygan, Wisconsin
From Sheboygan Press - October 31, 2001
Son of the late Henry and Nettie (Chapman) Richter. In 1949, he was united in marriage to Janet LERCH. Gordon is survived and deeply missed by his daughter, Connie (Wayne) Schmitz; one sister, Eileen (Dan) Goebel of Kiel; his grandson, Brett (fiancee, Shelly Becker) Schmitz; two nephews, Gordy and Kenny Goebel; a very special friend, Jackie Voigt, of Sheboygan and by his breakfast buddies at the Charcoal Inn, South. Gordon was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother. Burial will be at Sunrise Memorial Gardens.

RICHTERBERG, Dorothy Melinda - See Dorothy Melinda Obenhaus

RICKER, John L.
b. 28 Sep 1898, Raymond
d. 12 Sep 1983, Hutchinson
From Hutchinson News
He married Anna MILLER Dec. 16, 1920, at Ellinwood. Survivors: widow; sons, Alvin, Leonard, Harold, Franklin; daughters: Mildred Domey, Betty Nestler, Mary Ann Schrag.

RICKER, Mabel G.
b. 26 Aug 1918, Rice County
d. 11 March 1987, Ellsworth
From Hutchinson News - Friday, March 13, 1987
She married Melvin ARMBRUST Sept. 14, 1947, at Ellsworth. Survivors, husband; daughters, Joyce Weeden and Brenda Davis; brothers, Elmer and Ervin, and John Ricker; sisters, Evelyn Petrowsky, Weatherford, Okla., Bernice Bolte, Lincoln, Ethyl Dailey, Raymond.

RICKERS, Alta Rae, Krause - See Alta Rae Batman

RIEB, Raymond C.
b. abt 1927
d. 7 Nov 2005
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 13 Nov 2005
Interment will be at Ft. Logan Cemetery. He was the beloved husband of Darline Ziegler, father to Greg (Sherry) and Jeff and brother of Esther Propp and Irene Eskam both of Scottsbluff.

RIECK, Ruth Josephine
b. 20 Sep 1917- Plymouth, Wisconsin
d. 20 Jun 2006 - Sheboygan, Wisconsin
From The Sheboygan Press -Posted June 22, 2006
Daughter of the late Otto and Edna (Lorfeld) Rieck. She married Frank Bohage on
November 18, 1949. He preceded her in death on February 14, 1974. She is survived by three children, Andrew Bohage of Denver, CO, Karl (Nancy) Schwaab of Cedar Falls, IA, and Kathleen Kober of Wauwatosa, WI; three granddaughters, Kristina and Sarah Kober, and Wanda Schwaab, two grandsons, Gregory (Tracy) Schwaab, and Douglas Schwaab; and 6 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband and a sister, Dorothy Hughes.Burial of her cremains will follow in the Union Cemetery.

RIECKMANN, Carl H.
b. 3 Apr 1903 Germany
d. 5 Nov 1994, Adelaide, Australia
He is survived by two sons, Karl and Wilfried.

RIEDEL, Arthur
b. 7 Mar 1914 - Victoria, Kansas
d. 7 Dec 2002 - Victoria, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - December 10, 2002
He was born March 7, 1914, at Victoria, the son of Andrew M. and Francesca Pfeifer Riedel.. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving as a paratrooper in England and France with the Army 82nd Airborne Division. He was awarded the Purple Heart. On June 3, 1941, he married Thelma G. SANDER at Victoria. She died Dec. 8, 2000. Survivors include: four sons, Ken, Lakewood, Colo., Art Jr., Larned, Bill, Aurora, Colo., and Bob, Omaha, Neb.; a daughter, Kathy Petr, Wichita; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Ella Hefner and Melinda Higby; and five brothers, Damian, Felix, Rudolph, Edward, and Clarence. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Hays.

RIEDEL, Beverly A.
b. 13 Aug 1959 Buffalo, NY
d. 11 May 1999 Hays, Ellis, Kansas
Parents were Gilbert and Doris (George) Riedel. Survivors include her son, Mikhail, a daughter, MacKenzie; her father, Gilbert J. Riedel Sr; her mother, Doris M. Riedel,; two brothers, Gilbert J. Riedel Jr. and Robert Riedel; two sisters,Tina Thomas and Robin Becker; and two half-sisters, Judy Brunhoeber,and Darlinea Dinkel,

RIEDEL, Dena Mae
b. 19 Feb 1933 - Beardstown, Illinois
d. 9 Apr 2003 - Goodland, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Sunday, April 13, 2003
Mrs. Schwerdtfeger was born Dena Mae Riedel. Survivors include her husband, Norman; a son, David of Goodland; a daughter, Kathy Cochrane of Sharon Springs; two sisters, Geneva Fae Riedel of Battlement, Colo., and Rosemary Kitchens of Rifle, Colo.; and two grandchildren. Burial will be in Goodland Cemetery.

RIEDEL, Marie J.
b. 1 May 1912 - Olmitz, Kansas
d. 13 Jul 1997 - Hoisington, Kansas
From Great Bend (Kan) Tribune - July 14, 1997
She was born May 1, 1912, at Olmitz, the daughter of John F. and Josephine M. Mauler Riedel. She married Cody A. OCHS Aug. 8, 1936, at Olmitz. He died July 1, 1970. Survivors include one son, C. Joseph Ochs of Stafford; two daughters, Marilyn Anne Ochs of Mexico, Mo, and Susan Marie Englehart of San Leandro, Calif.; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Burial will be at the St. John Church Cemetery in Hoisington.

RIEDL, Pearl Sue
b. 22 Sep 1972, Scott City
d. 1 Feb 1999, Wichita
From Newspaper Clipping - Wednesday, February 3, 1999
The daughter of Dean and Ruth A. Wlls Riedl. Survivors include: parents; a brother, Harold; a sister, Twilla Snell; grandparents, Malvin and Edith Wells. She was preceded in death by grandparents.

RIEDL, Walburga
b. 1 Feb 1900 - Hoisington, Kansas
d. 11 Jun 1985 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Emanuel "Monte" KRUG Jan 31, 1921, in Hoisington. He died Jan. 19, 1977.

RIEGEL, David Andy
b. 4 Aug 1901 - Seward, Kansas
d. 7 Jan 2001 - Hays, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - January 10, 2001
Son of David Benjamin and Elizabeth (Ward) Riegel. He married Eula Cleon HAVERCROFT on June 6, 1928. She died July 15, 1975. Survivors include a brother, Ward, Arvada, Colo. He was preceded in death by two sons, Kenneth Donald Riegel and David Andrew Riegel; and three sisters.

RIEGER, Melvin Wayne
b. 13 Aug 1923 - Burlington, Oklahoma
d. 18 Jan 2004 - Liberal, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, January 20, 2004
Son of John and Mary Staiger Rieger. On July 22, 1946, he married Mary Pauline CURRY at Anthony. She preceded him in death. Survivors include: a son, Monty and wife Marlene, Liberal; a dear friend and sister-in-law, Doris Curry, Hugoton, who was so supportive and helpful during his illness; two brothers, A.D. "Bud" Rieger and wife Imogene, Wichita, and Dale Rieger and wife Barbie, Lafayette, Colo.; and a sister, Zelma Reynolds, Wichita. Burial in Alva Municipal Cemetery, Alva, Okla.

RIEMAN, Lydia F.
b. 11 Jan. 1883, Barton County
d. 5 Feb 1979, Hoisington
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Fred H. HARZMAN Oct. 21, 1902, in Claflin. He died May 5, 1945. Survivors include two sons, Alvin of Hoisington and Earl of Downs; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Grace Paxson of Ford; one sister, Mrs. Katie Fett of Harrisburg, S.D.

RIES, Fred
b. 21 May 1912 - Brownell, Kansas
d. 30 Nov 1991 - LaCrosse, Kansas
Son of Henry and Elizabeth Ries. On December 22, 1940, he married Hermina STRECKER Hermina Strecker at Bazine. No children listed, just brother, Emil and 2 sisters.

RIESEN, Elda Marie Stean - See Elda Marie Funk

RIESEN, Naomi June
b. 2 Jul 1938 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 18 Aug 2006 - Wichita, Kansas
From Wichita Eagle - Sunday, August 20, 2006
Born to Rudolph and Agnes Riesen. Moved to Wichita where she met Delmar BRACK. They were married Dec. 28, 1957 at the Lorraine Ave. Mennonite Church. To this union, a son, Craig Brack, was born Nov. 13, 1959. Preceding her death was her father, Rudolph Riesen; mother Agnes Riesen Schmidt; stepfather Walter Schmidt; and former husband Delmar Brack. She is survived by, her sons Craig Brack and his wife Dina, and Jeff Farney; grandson, Matthew; brother, Harold Riesen and wife Shirley; niece, Pamela Waller; grand-niece, Chelsie Waller, all of Wichita; and many friends and relatives.

RIEZANSTEIN, Harry D.
b. 26 Jan 1920 - Sedgwick, Colorado
d. 22 Jul 2006 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 25 Jul 2006
Inurnment will be in the Fairview Cemetery at Scottsbluff. Born to David and Mabel Riezanstein. He was united in marriage to Wilma KELLER July 25, 1943. They had two daughters, Carolyn and Larraine. Survivors include his wife, Wilma; daughter, Larraine and her husband, Terry Weimer of Moses Lake, Wash.; son-in-law, Steven Houck of Lansing, Ill.; grandchildren, Beth Houck, Ali LaFontaine, Sarah Houck, Angie Hightower, Joel and Shanda Houck, Nate Houck, Jeremy Houck and Daniel Houck; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Meyer; and four half sisters. Preceding him in death were his parents; stepmother, Katherine; daughter, Carolyn; four sisters; and two brothers.

RIFE, Glenn
b. 16 Sep 1906 - Norton County, Kansas
d. 30 Dec 2003 - Fort Collins, Colorado
From Fort Collins Colorado Coloradoan - Saturday, January 3, 2004
Born to James A. Rife and Mabel Cramer Rife. He married Frances Beatrice SWIFE RIFE on Dec. 28, 1936, in Smith Center, Kan. Survivors include his son, James Rife and his wife, Susan, of Fort Collins; one grandson; one granddaughter; and four great-granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, and one brother, Harley Rife. Private interment at Grandview Cemetery.

RIFFEL, Albert E. and Verna M.
Albert - b. 10 Oct 1907 - Lincolnville, Kansas
d. 5 Jun 1995 - Florence, Kansas
Verna - b. 3 May 1913 - North Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada
d. 5 Jun 1995 - Florence, Kansas
From Russell County News
Mrs. Riffel was born Verna M. Fleming. Surviving are two sons, Albert Riffel, Jr., Herington, and John Riffel, DeSota; a daughter, Sue Gutsch, Lincolnville; eight grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren. Mr. Riffel is survived by a sister, Emma Lewerenz, Lincolnville. Mrs. Riffel's survivors include two sisters, Ella Gilkey and Ruby Hatfield, both of Herington; and two brothers, Harry Fleming, Wichita, and Orlin Fleming, Peabody. Burial will be in Lincolnville Cemetery.

RIFFEL, Alfred G.
b.  24 Jun 1931 - Ramona, Kansas
d.   10May 2002 - Wichita, Kansas
From Salina Journal - May 12, 2002
Survivors include his wife, Irene of the home; two sons, Gregory Dan  and Leslie Fred; two sisters, Dolores Brooks of Herington and Dorothy Boettecher of Greenville, Texas; and four grandchildren. Burial will be in the Lewis Cemetery, Ramona.

RIFFEL, Amelia
b. 29 Mar 1914 - Russell, Kansas
d. 23 Jul 1997 - Russell, Kansas
Daughter of Fred and Elizabeth Kraft Riffel. She married Walter DOUGHERTY April 7, 1937, at Russell. He died December 27, 1967. Survivors include: son, Ralph; brother: Jake Riffel, Russell; sister: Mary Barnes, Junction City.Preceded in death by brothers: David, Alex, Emanuel Riffel; sisters Millie Ebel, Eva Riffel, Katherine Miller.

RIFFEL, Augusta
b. 27 Oct 1911- Council Grove, Kansas
d. 30 Dec 2004 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hillsboro Star Journal - Thursday, January 6, 2005
Daughter of Fred M. and Marie (Becker) Riffel. On May 21, 1929, she married Donald V. DUKE at McCracken. He died in 1957. On Jan. 11, 1960, she married Vernon KLEIBER at Topeka. He died in 1982. Survivors include sons, Dean and Joyce Duke of Marion and Gene and Shirley Duke of Durham, four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and eight great-great grandchildren. Burial was at Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Hillsboro.

RIFFEL, Brenda K.
b. 19 Aug 1948 - Wichita, Kansas
d. 23 Aug 2001 - Wichita, Kansas
From Hutchinson News - August 25, 2001
Daughter of LaMar and Elnora Ebel Riffel. On Sept. 5, 1998, she married O'Dell Reed at Hutchinson. He survives.
Other survivors include: a daughter, Kim Dispensa; her mother, Newton; three stepsons, Larry Davis, Daniel and David Reed; a stepdaughter, Risa Reed; a brother, Brad; and 11 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father and a grandchild.

RIFFEL, Christian
b. 8 Jun 1885 - Marion County, Kansas
d. 29 July 1962 - Lincolnville, Kansas
(long article with interesting information)
The seventh son and thirteenth and youngest child of Gottfried Riffel and Maria Elizabeth Brunner. His mother, Maria Elizabeth Brunner, died in 1908 when he was 23 years old. In 1910, he was 25 years old and listed in the household with his father, two siblings, Andrew and Julia, and his 16-year-old niece, Rosy Moss. In 1920, Christ was 34 years old and listed as the head of household consisting of his nephew and two nieces, Harry Moss, Lena (Glossen) Moss, and Daisy Moss. His father, Godfrey Riffel, is listed next door. Then, in 1920, Harry Moss is listed as the head of household consisting of his mother, Elizabeth (Bertha) Moss; half sister, Lena (Glossen) Moss; sister, Daisy Moss; grandfather, Gotf. Riffel; and uncle, Christ Riffel, who was then aged 39. Christ's father, Gottfried Riffel died in 1926. In 1930, Harry Moss is again listed as the head of household consisting of his half sister, Lena Glossen, and uncle, Christ Riffel. According to Perry Riffel, grandson of Andrew C. Riffel, "Uncle Chris" lived on the Riffel Homestead west of Lincolnville with his disabled sister, Aunt Julia. Note: Chris Riffel never married. He is buried in the Lincolnville Cemetery.

RIFFEL, Clara
b. 21 Mar 1917 - Fort Morgan, Colorado
d. 10 Jan 2004 - Wheat Ridge,Colorado
From Fort Morgan Times, Fort Morgan, Colorado - 01-15-04
Born to Jacob and Anna Riffel. She married Alex LOOSE on May 20, 1939. She is survived by her husband, Alex of Wheat Ridge; two sons, Richard Loose of Boulder and Tom Loose of Boston, Mass.; three brothers, Harry and Robert Riffel, both of California, and Jake Riffel of Durango, and two sisters, Ruth Wagner of Fort Morgan and Sadie Hand of Aurora. Mrs. Loose was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Marion Wacker.

RIFFEL, Clayton W.
b. 25 Apr 1918 - Woodbine, Kansas
d. 5 Jul 2005 - Abilene, Kansas
From Abilene Reflector-Chronicle - Friday, July 8, 1005
Son of Isaac and Julia (Longhofer) Riffel. He married Hannah SADER. She preceded him in death. He married Betty STEWART on Sept. 14, 1944, in Ramona. Survivors include his wife, Betty of the home; five sons, Norman Riffel of Omaha, Neb., Ronald Riffel of San Antonio, Lyle Riffel of Salina, Loney Riffel of Hope and Kevin Riffel of De Land, Fla.; one daughter, Carolyn Price of Melbourne, Fla.; 15 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Besides his first wife Hannah, he was preceded in death by 10 brothers and three sisters. Burial will be in Woodbine Cemetery, Woodbine.

RIFFEL, Donald Eugene
b. 2 Apr 1924 Lanark Twp. Rooks, Kansas
d. 7 Aug 1999 Overland Park, , Kansas
Parents were Edward J. and Mabel (Ruby) Riffel. He married Clara Mae WRIGHT on Oct. 26, 1952, in Stockton. Survivors include his wife; three sons, Lawrence, Steven and Randy; a brother, Duane, Edgemont, Ark

RIFFEL, Donald L.
b. 10 Jan 1930 -Enterprise, Kansas
d. 8 Feb 2004 - Abilene, Kansas
From Salina Journal -Wednesday, February 11, 2004, Abilene Reflector-Chronicle - Wednesday, February 11, 2004
Son of Jesse and Leah (Deines) Riffel . He married Ladell OBLANDER on July 31, 1949. He was preceded in death by a grandson. Survivors include his wife, Ladell of Enterprise; two daughters, Gwenda Bohannon of Double Springs, Ala., and Marguerite Riffel of Enterprise; two sons, Rowland of Big Sandy, Mont., and Randy of Enterprise; a foster son, Terry Neustrum of Olathe; a sister, Diane Beecham of Woodbine; a brother, Jesse Riffle Jr. of Chapman; and eight grandchildren. Burial will be in Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery.

RIFFEL, Edna M.
b. abt 1938
d. 2 Apr 2005 - Wichita, Kansas
From Wichita Eagle - Tuesday, April 5, 2005
Proceeded in death by husband, Nolan R. Riffel and parents. Survivors: Son, Daron Cox; Sister and Brother-In-Law, Claudia and Charlie Adams; all of Wichita.

RIFFEL, Edwin O. "Ed"
b. abt 1904, Lincolnville, Kansas
d. 15 Feb 1983, Baton Rouge, LA
Survived by his wife, Caroline MEYER RIFFEL; a daughter, Lenora "Dolly" Brannon; three sons, Glynn, Jim and Elmer; two sisters, Leona Rieman, Lincolnville, and Elsie Lewerenz, Sun City, Ariz.; two brothers Arnold and Herbert Riffel, both of Lincolnville.

RIFFEL, Elrane (Rene)
b. 8 Apr 1917 - Shattuck, Oklahoma
d. 29 Dec 2000 - Shattuck, Oklahoma
From Northwest Oklahoman - January 11, 2001
Daughter of George and Anna (Meier) Riffel. 1938, she married Ray KLINE. To this union two sons were born, Marvin Ray in 1939 and Jimmie Lee in 1946. Rene was preceded in death by her husband, Ray, who died in 1979; her son, Marvin, who died in 1986, her parents and three brothers. She is survived by her son, Jim; eight grandchildren, Nickie Sloas, Marvin Lee Kline, Vickie Terry, Kristina Kline, Kimberlie McKillip, Katherine Shumaker, Joshua Kline and Jonathan Kline; six great grandchildren, Nathan, Kimberly and Amber Terry, Nathan and Caleb Shumaker, and Kayla Kline; and five nieces, Berniece Schilling, Bea Grice, Pearl Sullivan, Darlene Campbell and Glenda Williams.

RIFFEL, Emma
b. 20 Jun 1905, Lincolnville, Kansas
d. 14 Nov 1998, Topeka, Kansas
Her husband, Arthur Lewerenz, died in 1965. Survivors include a son, Art, and a grandchild

RIFFEL, Eunice I. - See Eunice K. Jahnke

RIFFEL, Eva Elizabeth
B. 30 Jan 1904 - Russia
D. 20 Dec 1984 - Hays, Kansas
Survivors: brothers: Jacob Riffel, Russell; Emanuel Riffel, Ellinwood; sisters: Katherine Miller, Amelia Dougherty, both Russell; Mollie Ebel, Wamego, Mary Barnes, Junction City. Burial Church Cemetery.

RIFFEL Family Reunion
From Northwest Oklahoman - October 18, 2001
Members of the Charles Riffel family gathered at the Shattuck home of Gerald Riffel for their family reunion. Among those here were Charlene and George Grellman who arrived Wednesday, staying through next Sunday. They will also stop by Springfield, Mo., to visit Raymond, Merlin and Jean Abbott and then will travel to Michigan to visit their son and family. Don and Carolyn Riffel came Monday for the day. Darrell Riffel of Woodward visited over the weekend. Pat Reinhardt came from Franktown, Colo., on Friday, stopping for the night in Guymon to visit nieces and nephews. Janet Becker Oberkramer rode with Pat from Sedalia, Colo. to visit with her family.

RIFFEL, George L.
b. 1 May 1908 - Woodbine, Kansas
d. 17 Dec 2000 - Abilene, Kansas
From Salina Journal - December 19, 2000
His wife, Sophia K, died in 1982. Survivors include a son, Eugene Riffel; four daughters, Carol Troisi, Janis Bell, Rose Beneke, and Patricia Gilbert; a brother, Clayton of Hope.

RIFFEL, Gerald Mansel
b. 11 Nov 1925 - Shattuck, Oklahoma
d. 18 Feb 2006 - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
From Johnson Good Samaritan Funeral Home
Born to Charles Frederich Theador and Lea Fern (Abbott) Riffel. On December25, 1947, he was united in marriage to Vera A. EHRLICH at Shattuck. They made their home in Guymon where six children were born: Cyntha, Ronald, James Michael, Melody, Leesa and Troy. Gerald was later married to Susan Jane SCHWAB at Woodward. His wife, sue, died in 1999. Mr. Riffel died Saturday, February 18, 2006, at Oklahoma City. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, James Michael, one sister, Dolores Jean Riffel, and his beloved wife, Sue. Survivors include: three daughters, Cindy Williams and husband Garry of Guymon, Okla.; Melody Lemmones and husband Tony of Texhoma, Okla.; and Leesa Walker and husband Gary of Guymon, Okla; 2 sons, Ron Riffel and wife Donna, and Troy Riffel, all of Guymon,Okla.; two sisters, Charleene Grellmann and husband George of Walla Walla, Washington, and Patty Reinhardt and husband Arlyn of Franktown, Colorado; two brothers, Don Riffel and wife Carolyn of Anadarko, Okla., and Darrell Riffel and wife Betty of Woodward, Okla.; 13 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends. Interment followed in the Shattuck Memorial Cemetery.

RIFFEL, Gerald Mansel
b. 11 Nov 1925 - Shattuck, Oklahoma
d. 18 Feb 2006 - Shattuck, Oklahoma
From Guymon Daily Herald, 20 Feb. 2006
Born to Charles Frederick Theador and Lela Fern (Abbott) Riffel. On Dec. 25, 1947, he married Vera A. EHRLICH in Shattuck. They made their home in Guymon, where six children were born: Cynthia, Ronald, James Michael, Melody, Leesa and Troy. Gerald was later married to Susan Jane Schwab, in Woodward. His wife, Sue, died in 1999. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, James Michael; a sister, Delores Jean Riffel, and his wife, Sue. Survivors include three daughters, Cindy Winters and husband, Gary, of Guymon, Melody Lemmones and husband, Tony, of Texhoma, and Leesa Walker and husband, Gary, of Guymon; two sons, Ron Riffel and wife, Donna, and Troy Riffel, all of Guymon; two sisters, Charleene Grellman and husband, George, of Walla Walla, Wash., and Patty Reinhardt and husband, Arlyn, of Franktown, Colo.; two brothers, Don Riffel and wife, Carolyn, of Anadarko, and Darrell Riffel and wife, Betty, of Woodward; 13 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Interment followed in the Shattuck Memorial Cemetery.

RIFFEL, Gottfried
b. 9 Jul 1841 - Alt-Galka, Volga
d. 2 Sep 1926 - Marion, Kansas
From Heritage Review - 30 March 2000 - DEP 28 Sep 1926 Nr 2726
Buried Lincolnville, KS Lutheran Cemetery. Married Eva BRUNNER (d. 1908) 2 February 1862. 15 children. Survivors: 12 children (9 children near Lincolnville, KS). Kathe Opdenhoff (Onega, Oklahoma), Georg and J.J. near Shattuck, Oklahoma). Immigrated 1877 farm near Lincolnville, Kansas.

RIFFEL, Gottfried, Sr.
b. 9 Jul 1842 - Ohstkalulinka, Russia [Ust-Kulalinka is Galka]
d. 2 Sep 1926 - Lincolnville, Kansas
From Marion [KS]Record, 9 September 1926
On Feb. 2, 1862 he was united in marriage with Eva, nee BRUNNER. This union was blessed with 15 children, two of whom died in infancy. One daughter, Mrs. Sadie Stroth of Kansas City preceded her father in death about six years ago. After a happy union of 46 years his wife was taken from him. In 1877 Mr. Riffel with his family left Russia to make America his home. Those mourning his departure are his 12 children: Mrs. Katie Opdenhoff, of Onega, Okla.; Elizabeth Moss, Lincolnville; J.G. Riffel, Lincolnville; George Riffel, Shattuck, Okla.; Henry, Lincolnville; J.J., Shattuck, Okla.; Mrs. Maria Elizabeth Riffel, Lincolnville; Andrew John, Julia, Lincolnville; Mrs. Mary Meyer, Lincolnville, and Chris.

RIFFEL, Harvey
b. 7 Aug 1915 - Woodbine
d. 24 Feb 2004 - Salina, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Friday, February 27, 2004
Born to Mary and Joseph Riffel. He married his first wife, Ruth SCHMIDT, on Feb. 3, 1940. She preceded him in death on Jan. 8, 1990. He and Dorothy SCHUBERT were married on Nov. 29, 1991. Also preceding him in death were two daughters, Karen Jean and Jo Lynne; his parents, Mary and Joseph Riffel; and five brothers, Aaron, Levi, James, Ephra and Leo. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy of the home; a daughter, Jan and son-in-law Ed Farry of Colorado Springs, Colo.; a sister, Naomi Wendt of Abilene; three stepdaughters, Kris and stepson-in-law Keith Clayton, Mary and stepson-in-law Bill Franz and Jeanette and stepson-in-law Jim Crawford; two stepsons, Fred and stepdaughter-in-law Lucy Schubert and Frank and stepdaughter-in-law Barbara Schubert; his grandchildren, Joel and Ina, Cary and Beth, Jeff and Debby, Mitch and Jennifer, Shawn and Wayne, Heather and Tracy, Christopher and Caitlin; his step-grandchildren, Mike and Shelley, Kyle, Kert, Christy, Aaron, Ryan, Jenny, Angie, Keith, Jessica, Erik, Kaitlin, Jamie and Andrew; 16 great-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren.

RIFFEL, Ira Isaac
b. 27 Sep 1921 - Woodbine, Kansas
d. 11 Feb 1990 - Woodbine, Kansas
From Russell County News - March 24, 1990
Son of Julia Longhofer and Isaac Riffel. Ira was united in marriage with Florence HAMM at Durham. Ira was preceded in death by his parents, his twin sister, Irene, a sister, Leah, and three brothers, Jesse, Dan and Walter. He is survived by his wife, Florence; two daughters, Norma Pschigoda, and her husband, Von, Hope, and Mary Riffel, and her husband, Rod, Rose Hill; a son, Rick Riffel, and his wife, Kim, Russell; eight grandchildren, Robin and Stacey Pschigoda, Brennam, Megan and Many Riffel, and Matthew, Isaac and Alexa Riffel. He is also survived by seven brothers, Manuel and Andrew, of Salina; Sylvester, of Herington; Ben, Harry, George and Clayton, of Hope; and one sister, Ollie Deines, of Herington.
Music was provided by Helen Guthals at the organ, and by Pat and Eldon Riffel, who sang, "How Great Thou Art." "Beyond the Sunset," and "Because He Lives." Serving as casketbearers were Roger Beecham, Eddie Riffel, Brennan Riffel, Clayton Hamm, Myron Hamm, Gerald Riffel, Mike Hamm, and Lonnie Hamm. Serving as honorary casketbearers were Donald McMahan, Verl Longhofer, Glee Anderson, Clarence Rickeman, Harold Fick, Kenneth Brenner, and Marcellus Sandow. Burial was in the Ebenezer Church Cemetery.

RIFFEL, Isaac
b. 26 Dec 1875, Marion County, Kanssas
d. 28 May 1952
From Link to the Past - Glenn Mueller collection
He married Julia Langhofer on June 27, 1897. To this union was born 14 children. Burial in Woodbine Cemetery, Woodbine, Kansas.

RIFFEL, JACOB
b. 22 Mar 1868 - Eckheim, Russia
d. 30 Sep 1950 - Walla Walla, Washington
From Obituary
On September 28, 1891 he was united in marriage to Mary MEYER from which union five sons and three daughters were born.

RIFFEL, Jacob
b. 1 Nov 1893 Morganthau, Russia
d. 17 Oct 1968, Ft. Morgan, CO

RIFFEL, Jacob F.
b. 30 Jul 1911, Russell, Kansas
d. 24 Sep 2000, Russell, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - September 28, 2000
Son of Fred and Elizabeth (Kraft) Riffel. He married
Mabel Lois BROWN on Feb. 16, 1935, in Abilene. She died Jan. 6, 1982. Survivors include a son, Jerris L.; a sister, Mary Barnes, Junction City. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Emmanuel, Alex and Dave, and four sisters, Eva Riffel, Katherine Miller, Amelia Dougherty and Mollie Ebel.

RIFFEL, Jesse, Jr.
b. 11 Feb 1927 - Navarre, Kansas
d. 25 May 2005 - Chapman, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Sunday, May 29, 2005
Survivors include his wife, Hope M., of the home; a daughter, Linda Jones of McPherson; two sons, Richard of Abilene and Russell of Woodbine; a sister, Diana Beecham of Woodbine; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Liberty Township No. 33 Cemetery (Longhofer/Riffel Home Cemetery), southwest of Woodbine.

RIFFEL, Jesse, Sr.
b. 10 Apr 1898 - Woodbine, Kansas
d. 24 Feb 1973 - Hope, Kansas
From Russell County News
Son of Isaac and Julia Longhofer Riffel. He was married to Leah DEINES on May 23, 1918. He was preceded in death by his wife, Leah; a son, Orville; and a daughter, LeAnna. He is survived by four sons and their wives, Elmer and Leona Riffel, White City; Jesse Jr. and Hope Riffel, Woodbine; Donald and LaDell Riffel and Leon and Donna Riffel,Enterprise; a daughter, Diana Biesecker, Chapman; nine brothers, Manuel Riffel, Harry Riffel, George Riffel, Ben Riffel and Clayton Riffel, Hope; Dan Riffel, Enterprise; Andrew Riffel, Salina; Sylvester Riffel and Ira Riffel, Woodbine; two sisters, Mrs. Leah Brunner, Ramona; and Mrs. Ollie Deines, Herington; 15 grandchildren, and one great grand-daughter.

RIFFEL, Jo Lynne
b. 16 Sep 1945 - Junction City, Kansas
d. 1 Mar 2001 - Commerce, Texas
From Salina Journal - March 4, 2001
Survivors include her husband, Roger D. KIZER. of the home; three sons, Cary Eugene Bryant, Mitchell James Bryant, and Vernon Kizer; two daughters, Michelle and Theresa Kizer; her father, Harvey Riffel of Salina; a sister, Jan Farry.

RIFFEL, John
b. abt 1912
d. 20 Apr 2005 - Regina, Sk, Canada
From Obit, Sun, 24 Apr 2005
The Riffels were Kutschurganers who first went to Culelia, Romania in search of more land for the Riffel sons. Part of one generation was born in Culelia, and then Casimir Riffel and his wife (Franziska Fetsch), two married sons and three daughters emigrated to Canada in 1906. Fr. John was the son of Anton Riffel and Catherine Drescher, born iin 1911 on the family's Prelate, SK area homestead. John Riffel married Regina Deis of Vibank, SK, in 1940, and together they had ten children. His wife, Regina, died in 1975. He is survived by nine of his children, 25 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. Fr. John had ten siblings.

RIFFEL, Julia - See Julia Langhofer

RIFFEL, Katherine "Katie"
b. 29 Sep 1907, Russell, Kansas
d. 15 Nov. 1996, Shawnee, Kansas
From Hays Daily News
Daughter of Fredrick and Eva Elizabeth (Kraft) Riffel. She married Benjamin MILLER on March 30, 1934, in Russell. He died Jan. 30, 1973 Survivors include a brother, Jake Riffel, Russell; two sisters, Amelia Dougherty, Russell, and Mary Barnes, Junction City. She was preceded in death by three brothers, David, Alex and Emanuel Riffel, and two sisters, Mollie Ebel and Eva Riffel.

RIFFEL, Katharina Elisabeth - See Katharina Elisabeth Steinert

RIFFEL, Keith A.
b. 24 Sep 1968
d. 6 Jan 2004 - Abilene, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Friday, January 9, 2004
Son of Weldon and Carol (Longhofer) Riffel. He married Debbie Neal on July 23, 1987. They later divorced. (From Abilene-Reflector) Survivors include his wife, Amy CREACH RIFFEL of the home; a daughter, Katelin Riffel of Lincoln, Neb.; a son, Coty of Lincoln; his grandparents, Verl and Lois Longhofer of Abilene; four stepbrothers, Wylan Petrie of Solomon, Ron Gish of Topeka, Don Gish of Hays and Jim Gish of South Carolina; and three stepsisters, Rita, Carol and Debbie, all of Kansas City, Mo.

RIFFEL, Leona
b. 8 Nov 1912 - Lincolnville, Kansas
d. 26 Jan 2007 - Centennial, Colorado
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, January 28, 2007
She was born Nov. 8, 1912, in Lincolnville, the daughter of John and Johanna Henke Riffel. On March 1, 1936, she married John F. REIMAN in Lincolnville. He died Feb. 3, 1980.
Survivors include: two daughters, Marlene Dozier, Centennial, Colo., and Ann Eckles, Ness City; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Gary Reiman. Burial will be in Lincolnville Cemetery.

RIFFEL, Lillian J.
b. abt 1905
d. 19 Jan 2000, Kansas
Survivors: daughters, Marian Kandt, Joyce Stevens

RIFFEL, Lorene M.
b. 7 Nov 1923 Woodbine, Dickinson, Kansas
d. 29 Dec 1993 Halstead, , Kansas
Daughter of Abraham and Bertha Kuhn Riffel. On Feb 8, 1941, she married Alvin A. HANSCHU at Herington. He survives. Other survivors include: a daughter, Barbara Ann Mason, two grandchildren, Melanie Mason and Heather Mason,

RIFFEL, Mabel Lois - See Mabel Lois Brown

RIFFEL, Mary - See Mary Myer

RIFFEL, Mary Elizabeth
b. 22 Jun 1883 -
d. 2 July 1949 - Herington, Kansas
From Link to the Past - Glenn Mueller collection
Born to John and Katherine Riffel. She married John F. Langhofer on March 11, 1901. He died April 24, 1938. Their children are: Arthur, Ora, Hanna (Mrs. Solomon Brunner), Harry, Mrs. Lowell Middleton, William, John, Florence (Mrs. Clem Lueker), and Vera (Mrs. Raynold Schlesener). Burial in Woodbine Cemetery, Woodbine, Kansas

RIFFEL, Mary Katherine
b. 15 SEP 1879, Shcherbakovka,Saratov,Volga,Russia
d. 26 AUG 1978,Russell,Russell,Kansas,USA
Immigrated to Russell, KS on 12 Jun 1907. Survivors include: Sons: David C. and Paul both of Russell; Daughters: Mrs. Carrie Major, Mrs. Marie Ehrlich, Mrs. Mollie Bear, Bertha Ehrlich, Mrs. Lydia Mitchell, all of Russell.

RIFFEL, Ollie - See Ollie Langhofer

RIFFEL, Percy W.
b. 27 Jul 1920 Ramona, Marion, Kansas
d. 13 Jun 1999 Herington, Dickinson, Kansas
He was preceded in death by two sons, Robert and Roger. Survivors included his wife, Gloria; three sons, Tracy, David and John; a daughter, Marlene Boyd; two brothers, Oliver of Wichita, and George of Englewood, CO; a sister, Lila Flick of Wichita.

RIFFEL, Rhiney
b, 25 Jan 1912 - Woodbine, Kansas
d. 20 Jan 2003 - Junction City, Kansas
From Abilene Chronicle-Reflector - January 22, 2003
Son of Jacob and Ollie (Longhoefer) Riffel. Survivors include his wife, Mildred of the home; one son, Thomas Riffel of Jonesboro, Ga.; one daughter, Judy Langvardt of Bridgeton, Mo.; one sister, Lavina Fick of Abilene; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Woodbine Cemetery, Woodbine.

RIFFEL, Susan -  See Susan Berg

RIFFEL, Susanna
b. 25 Apr 1894 - Woodbine, Kansas
d. abt 1984 - Herington, Kansas
From Abilene Reflector
Daughter of Geroge Henry and Katherine Frank Riffel. She was married to Alexander Hanschu, Feb. 13, 1914 in Ramona. Her husband, Alex (HANSCHU) died in 1970. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Arthur and Daniel; one grandson, Rory; seven sisters and four brothers. She is survived by six children: Mrs. Velma Crause, Lincolnville; Harry Hanschu, Paul Hanschu and Alex Hanschu, Jr. all of Ramona; and Wilbur Hanschu and Harold Hanschu, both of Herington; two brothers, Dan Riffel, Ramons; and Sam Riffel, California; 20 grandchildren; 23 gt. grandchildren; and 1 gt. gt. grandchil. Burial will be in the Lewis Cemetery, Ramona.

RIFFEL, Sylvester P.
b. 22 Oct 1916 - Woodbine, Kansas
d. 4 Dec 2000 - Herington, Kansas
From Salina Journal, Dec. 8, 2000. Abilene Reflector-Chronicle Dec. 6, 2000
Son of Isaac I. and Julia (Longhofer) Riffel. Survivors include his wife, Irene E.; a son, Larry; two daughters, Kathleen Ludden and Sheryl Coup; two brothers, George of Abilene and Clayton of Hope.

RIFFEL, Verna
b. 2 Feb 1910 - Lincolnville, Kansas
d. 10 Dec 2002 - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
From Northwest Oklahoman - December 19,2002
She was born February 2, 1910 in Lincolnville, Kansas, to Jake and Sophia Riffel. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ben S. JOHNSON; three brothers, Lloyd, Bill and Charlie and three sisters, Freda, Etta and Opel. She is survived by two sons, Parker and Michael, their wives and two grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Interment followed in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.

RIFFEL, Victor
b. 23 Aug 1916 - Woodbine, Kansas
d. 21 Jan 1988 - Council Grove, Kansas
From Russell County News - January 25, 1988
Son of Abraham and Bertha Kuhn Riffel. He married Helen FRINK April 2, 1948, at Columbus. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Kenneth Riffel, Delavan; two sisters, Pearl Backhus, Woodbine, and Lorene Hanschu, Hutchinson; and three grandchildren. Burial was in the Delavan Cemetery in Delavan.

RIFFEL, Wanda B. - See Wanda B. Hamm

RIFFEL, Warren "Jim"
b. 30 Oct 1921 - Newton, Kansas
d. 20 Feb 2006 - Wichita, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - February 23, 2006
Son of George and Agnes Kornelson Riffel. On March 6, 1982, he married Joanne BLACKMAN in Stockton. Survivors include: two sons, including George Riffel, Ness City; a daughter, a sister, seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

RIFFEL, Wyvonne
b. 28 May 1930 - Ellis County, Oklahoma
d, 6 Mar 2006 - Shattuck, Oklahoma
From Funeral card of Wyvonne Herber
Born to Bill and Lola (Polin) Riffel. Wyvonne was the oldest of four daughters born to Bill and Lola. After graduation she married Alvin HERBER of Shattuck on November 7, 1948. Wyvonne was preceded in death by her parents and an infant sister, Beverly Jene. Wyvonne leaves as her survivors: her husband, Alvin; son Mike and wife Vicki of Whitewright, TX; sisters Barbara Hayes and husband Marvin of Sarcoxie, MO and Judy Nine and husband Bob of Roswell, NM, two grandchildren - grandson Brandon and wife Robin of Longview, TX and their children Brandt and Cale and granddaughter Lindy and husband Andrew of Whitehouse, TX and their children Seth, Kinsey and Rhett. She also leaves as survivors many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Interment was in the Shattuck Memorial Cemetery, Shattuck, OK.

RIFFLE, Charlotte
b. 17 Mar 1873 - Gulka, Russia
d. 21 Apr 1956 - Lamar, Missouri
From Newpaper Clipping
She came to the United States with her parents, Andrew and Susan Riffle a a small child. She came to Sheldon with her husband, the late Henry LUCK, from Kansas.. She leaves one son, Samuel Luck of Sheldon; two daughters, Mrs.Howard Chapman of Manhattan, Kansas; Mrs. Anna Hass of Denver, one brother, Jacob Riffle of Timken, Kansas. Note: Married Henry Luck, 18 June 1891; 4 children born, 3 girls and 1 son, Hanna Bertha, Anna Elizabeth, and Lydia, who died aged 2 1/2 and also son, Samuel Luck; father, Andrew Riffl.

RIGGS, Gladys Emma
b. 5 Feb 1916 - Rush Center, Kansas
d. 15 May 1988 - Dodge City, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
She married Leon F. RADKE Jun 9, 1942 Gt.Bend. He died Oct. 4, 1982. Survivors include four sons, LaVerne of Salina; James of Houston, TX; Eugene of Omaha, NE; and Dwight of Lawrence; three daughters, Carolyn Torrey of Dodge City; Linda Wickstrum of Manhattan; and Betty Hudson of Tuscaloosa, AL; four step-daughters, Grace Kingry and Gladys Baldwin, both of Wichita; Elsie Martinez of Aurora, CO; and Phyllis Meharg of Borger, TX; mother, Emma Riggs of Gt. Bend; three brothers, Marvin Riggs of Gt. Bend; Virgil Riggs of Overland Park; and Gerald Riggs of Pueblo, CO; one sister, Neva Morris of Washington state; 14 grandchildren; 15 step-grandchildren; and 21 step-gt. grandchildren. Burial in the Gt. Bend Cemetery.

RILEY, Blanch M.
b. 20 Apr 1913 - Coreyville, Ohio
d. 30 mar 1995 - Marion, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller collection
Her husband, Roland (KLEIN), died in 1986. Survivors include two daughters, Mona Voth of Hillsboro and Diana Wiens of Hutchinson; two sisters, Erma Lee Riley of Chesapeake, Ohio, and Carolyn Moore of Procterville, Ohio; five grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Burial will be in Marion Cemetery.

RILEY, Dorothy
b. 29 Jul 1921, Mayfield, Ky
d. 4 Jan 1993, Fowler
From Newspaper Clipping
Daughter of Osczar and Winnie Porter Riley. On Sept. 27, 1945, she married Roy CARR at Denver. He died in 1981. Survivors include: two sons, Roy, Jr. and Robert; two brothers, Terrell Riley, Minneola, and Gerald Riley, Mayfield.

RILEY, Earl J.
b. 8 Jul 1926 - Hays, Kansas
d. 16 Apr 1978 - Harper, Kansas
He married Lee Heinze August 1, 1946, at Dorrance. Additional Information: Survivors: wife, Leola M. "Lee" Heinze Riley; son: Richard; two daughters: Rita Raye Haynes and Carol A. Hamilton.. See obituary for Leola M. Heinze.

RILEY, Elsie E. - See Elsie Schwein

RILEY, Esther A.
b. 6 Sep 1904, Little River
d. 11 Jun 1991, Little River
From Newspaper Clipping
Daughter of Jesse L. and Clara Barstow Riley. On Oct. 22, 1954, she married Roy WHITE, at Lyons. He died in 1973. Survivors include: three sons, Harold Schlegel, Phillip Schlegel, and Dennis Schlegel; four stepsons, Roy Jr., Curtis, Richard, and Ronald; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Roy Hoag; and Mrs.Lyle Lockhart; three sisters, Beulah Dussair and Pauline Kamen, both of Wichita, Dorothy Lee, Dallas; and a brother, Carl Riley, Emporia.

RILEY, Mildred F.
b. 6 Jun 1929, Beeler
d. 9 May 1999, Garden City
From Hutchinson News - May 11, 1999
Daughter of June F. and Hazel F. McBride Riley. On June 6, 1948, she married John G. BAUER at Ness City. He died March 14, 1991. Survivors include: two daughters, Ellen Sparks and Mary Carson; a brother, Roy Riley. She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Carolyn Rose; a brother, Richard; and a sister, Lois

RINDT, Irene Emma
B. 25 Sep 1914 - Lincolnville, Kansas
D. 9 Jan 2001 - Herington, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping - Salina Journal
Her husband, Herbert ROHLOFF, died in 1989. Survivors include a son, Lowell; a daughter, Lorraine Roberts; three sisters, Frieda Vahsholtz of Washouogal, Wash., and Florence White and Velma Denver, both of Herington. Burial will be in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Herington.

RINEHART, Violet June
b. 18 Jun 1938 - Yoder
d. 6 May 2003 - Torrington
From Casper Star Tribune , Casper, WY - Wednesday, 7 May 2003
Burial will follow in Valley View Cemetery. Daughter of George and Mary (Dillman) Rinehart. On July 20, 1956, she married Thomas FANNING in Torrington. Survivors include her husband of 46 years of Torrington; son, Thomas W. Fanning of Los Lamas, N.M.; daughter, Tammy Scholl of Venango, Neb.; three brothers, Elmer Rinehart and his wife of Torrington, Bob Rinehart and his wife of California and Kenny Rinehart of Torrington; sister, Dorothy Pugsley, and her husband of Torrington; two brothers-in-law; a half-brother, George Rinehart of Torrington; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; four sisters, Helen, Tillie, Shelley and Florence; two brothers, Harold and Walter; and a grandson.

RING, Mary - See Mary Kurtz

RING, Millie
b. 6 Aug 1907 - Ditel,Russia
d. 18 Jan 2004 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 22 Jan 2004
Interment at East Lawn Cemetery north of Minatare. Millie was born to Jacob and Susan (Kling) Ring. The family moved to America when Millie was very young. Millie married Conrad SCHILLEREFF, and to that union, two boys were born, Norman and Harold. Her husband Conrad died early into the marriage in a tragic house fire. She married Phillip SCHWARTZ on Oct. 1, 1940, and with this marriage came one stepson, Edmond Schwartz. To the union of Phillip and Millie, two girls and two boys were born, Peggy, Susan, William "Tom" and Albert. Millie is survived by her daughters, Peggy Henderson and her husband Sid of Scottsbluff and Susan Roberts and her husband Fred of Forks, Wash.; sons William "Tom" Schwartz and his wife Kathy of Minatare, Edmond Schwartz and his wife Janey of Snow Hill, N.C., and Harold Schillereff and his wife Deloris of Morrill; sisters, Clara Reisig of Morrill, Mary Martin and her husband Scott of Bolingbrook, Ill., Darline Fegler, of Scottsbluff, and Eva Martin and her husband Manuel, of Gresham, Ore.; 18 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, 11 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Millie's parents; husbands Conrad Schillereff and Phillip Schwartz; sons, Norman Schillereff and Albert Schwartz; sisters, Elizabeth "Lizzie" Fertig, Mollie Hoffman, Esther Grasmick, Alice Rein and Helen Reisig; brothers, George Ring and Henry Ring; granddaughter Angie Schillereff; and one infant daughter, all preceded her in death.

RING William
b. 27 June 1921 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
d. 17 Apr 2004 - Torrington, Wyoming
From Casper Star Tribune , Casper, WY - 20 Apr 2004
Burial in Valley View Cemetery. Son of George and Elizabeth (Batt) Ring. On June 27, 1956, he married Esther SCHWARTZKOPF in Scottsbluff. Survivors include his wife of 47 years and son, Douglas Ring, and his wife, of Torrington; two daughters and their husbands, Yvonne Andrews of Mullen, Neb., and Gaylene Guth of Torrington; six grandchildren; and a sister-in-law. He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, George, Jake, Henry, Alex and Herman; and three sisters, Lydia Derr and Katherine and Mary Ring.

RINGLER, Elizabeth
b. 18 Feb 1898, Friend, Nebraska
d. aft Feb 1998
100th Jubilee to Fete Elizabeth Ringler in honor of her 100th birthday. Hosts are her son and daughter-in-law, Glenn Sr., and Nora Ringler of Sylvan Grove. Another son, Lawrence, resides in Emporia. Four children are deceased. Married John Phillip RINGER in 1919 at Russell. The couple lived and farmed there until his death in 1946

RINK, Alice
b. 26 Sep 1896 - Wohlynien, Russia
d. 30 Apr 1979 - Halstead, Kansas
From Information Furnished
She married Herman Poos. He died Feb. 12, 1977. Survivors: daughter: Karoline A. Senior, Newton; brothers, Ewald Rink, Markesan, Wisc.; Albert Rink, Arnold Rink, both of Stratford, Wisc.; Walter Rink, Cowpens, S.C.; sisters: Mrs. Walda Farber, Farmington, N.M.; Helen Rink, Stratford; Mrs. Marie Pingle, Lincoln, Mich.; Adeline Rink, Colorado Springs; Ida Rink, Madison, Wisc.; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Burial in Halstead Cemetery.

RINTOUL, Martha M.
b. 5 Mar 1918, Rice County
d. 19 Nov 1999, Garden City
From Newspaper Clipping
Daughter of Fred A. and Lucy May Adams Rintoul.
On March 3, 1937, she married Charles E. ADAMS at Garden City. He died in 1949. On March 4, 1954, she married Ferddie E. LOEPPKE at Raton, N.M. He died Feb. 28, 1997. Survivors include: three sons, Earl Q. , Edward R., and Frederick D. Adams; a sister, Edythe Mae Clodfelter, Kaysville, Utah. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Merle and David Rintoul; and two sisters, Helen Rennie and Hazel Arnold.

RISHEL, Flossie M. - See Flossie M. Wedel

RITTGERS, Freda
b. 18 Mae 1904 - Mt. Moriah, Missouri
d. 20 Jan 1996 - Marion, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller Collection
Her husband, Ike (KLEIN), died in 1982. Survivors include two sons, Harold Smith of Independence, Mo., and Charles Smith of Marion; a daughter, Shirley Smith of Marion; two brothers, Don Rittgers of Marion and Lloyd Rittgers of Derby; three sisters, Lena Dawe of Abilene, Letha Garrett of Wichita and Bonnie Gay of Newton; five grandchildren. and four great-grandchildren. Burial will be in the Valley View Cemetery, Roxbury.

RITTHALER, Ella A. - See Ella A. Goering

ROBERTS, Gary Lee
b. 2 Apr 1945 - Enid, Oklahoma
d. 16 Mar 1997 - Enid, Oklahoma
From ENID News Eagle-Sunday March 16,1997
The graveside service for Gary Lee Roberts, Monday in Enid Cemetery. Son of Richard and Martha Nusz Roberts. . He married Angie WILLIAMS on December 13, 1990. He is survived by his wife, Angie; an half-brother, Leroy Hawbaker; and two half sisters, Imogene Buck and Betty Buck. He was preceded in death by his parents.

ROBERTS, Norma Jean
b. abt 1922
d. 11 Jul 2000, prob. Wichita, Kansas
From The Wichita Eagle - Wednesday, July 12, 2000
Mrs. Manweiler was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Jacob MANWEILER. Survivors: children, James Manweiler, Nancy Sullivan, Steve Manweiler, Linda Martin, Jane Fonseca, Margaret Rupp; 17 grandchildren, Sarah Engelland, Kathy Manweiler, Mark Sullivan, Amy Lydon, Brad Sullivan, Dana Milby, Sherrie Kahrs, Stephanie Hodge, Risa Martin, Joel Martin, Michael, Stephen, Deborah, Daniel and Joseph Fonseca and Chris and Brian Howell.

ROBERTS, Peggy Lou
b. Unk.
d. 22 Aug unk - Wichita, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
Survivors are: her husband, W.A. Jr.; son, M.D.; and daughter, Sue Bricker, both of Wichita; brother, Bud Roberts of Russell; sister, Norma Jean Manweiler of Wichita; and three grandchildren.

ROBINSON, Avery
b. 4 Aug 1899, Luray
d. 27 Jul 1979, Luray
From Newspaper Clipping
Surviving are his wife, Sue, of the home; a son, William; a daughter, Mrs. Louise Bland; a sister, Mrs. R. D. Dillingham, Russell.

ROBINSON, Jason Leroy
b. 30 Jan 1974 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
d. 23 Feb 2005 - Mitchell, Nebraska
Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 27 Feb 2006
Born to Neil Leroy and Betty Lou (Bauer) Robinson.. He married Jenifer AIKENS May 24, 1993, in Torrington, Wyo. Jason is survived by his wife, Jenifer; son, Zachary Robinson of Mitchell; parents, Neil and Betty Robinson of Scottsbluff; sisters, Vira (Alfonso) Leal of Scottsbluff and Merna Calderon of Scottsbluff; brother, Edward (Mary) Robinson, of Gretna; nephews, Octavio Calderon, Jr., of Scottsbluff, Jacob Robinson, of Gretna, Billy Calderon, of Scottsbluff, and Matthew Robinson of Gretna; nieces, Amanda Leal of Scottsbluff, Heather Ashley Robinson, of Gretna, and Sierra and Kacey Schlotthauer of Mitchell; two great-nephews, Adrian and Kaleb Leonhardt of Scottsbluff; and great-niece, Micheala Calderon of Scottsbluff. He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents, five uncles and one niece

ROBINSON, Mrs. C.
Hoisington Dispatch -- Thursday, Jan. 30, 1890
Died... at the home of her son, R. M. FRENCH, in Hoisington, on Wednesday morning, January 29, Mrs. C. ROBINSON, in the 68th year of her age.

RODENBECK, R. D. "Dutch"
b. 3 Jul 1903 - Germany
d. 17 Mar 1988 - Russell, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
He married Frances WITT July 16, 1932 in Russell. She died July 2, 1971. Survivors are two nephews, Orville, Furthmyer and Cet Waudby, both of Russell; three (sic) nieces, Doris Warren, of Russell; Bernice Sellens, of Victoria; Roylynn Crathorne, of Hutchinson; and Alice O'Briend, of CA; one sister-in-law, Mrs. A.H. Witt jr. of Russell. Burial in the church cemetery in Gorham.

RODENBRERGER, Leona
b. abt 1919
d. 4 Nov 2004 - Denver, Colorado
From Ft. Collins Coloradoan - Tuesday, November 9, 2004
Survivors include her husband, Henry (FRITZLER); daughter, Carol; granddaughter, Vanessa; and brother, William. Interment will be at Grandview Cemetery.

RODIE, Leah V.
b. 27 Mar 1906 Timken, , Kansas
d. 15 Sep 1999 Aurora, , Colorado
Parents were Peter and Amelia (Georg) Rodie. She married George G. BRACK on May 17, 1926, in Otis. He died in 1970. Survivors include two daughters, Darlene Schlegel and Rachel Hergert. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Fern Gackstatter, a son, George Allen Brack, a sister, Rachel Muth, and three brothers, Peter Rodie, Jr., John Rodie, and Alex Rodie.

ROE, Elizabeth
b. 26 Nov 1906 - Russell, Kansas
d. 20 Aug 1908 - Russell, Kansas
Daughter of Wm.J. and Amelia Roe.

ROEHER Vergil E.
b. 27 Jul 1905, Kingman
d. 10 Dec 1985, Liberal
From Hutchinson News - Wednesday, Dec. 11, 1985
He married Mildred REISS Oct. 16, 1935, at Plains. Survivors: wife; sons, Norman and Larry; daughter, Elaine Newlon; brothers, Archie, Liberal, Clarence, Hugoton

ROEHL, Lydia - See Lydia Boepple

ROEHR, Amanda Bernice - See Amanda Becker

ROEHR, Leigh Arden
b. 16 Dec. 1931, Pampa, Texas
d. 23 Oct. 1976, Amarillo, Texas
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Delores P. CHAPLIN in July 1950 at Winfield. She died Oct. 13, 1976. Survivors include sons: Terry, Brian; daughter, Brenda; parents: Mr. and Mr. Clarence Roehr, Liberal.

ROELFS, Harvey E.
b. 16 Jun 1917, Bushton, Colorado
d. 8 Feb 2000, Sterling, Colorado
Son of Herman and Julia Williams Roelfs. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Rosetta and Airnetta. On April 15, 1944, he married Dortha Mae ELLIOTT. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Pat Bonner; and three sisters, Pearl Roelfs of Lyons, Fern Wilkin of Hutchinson, and Alice Roper of Manhattan.

ROENFELT, Edna
b. 31 Jan 1899, Thurston County., Neb.
d. 28 Jan 1988, Garden City
From Hutchinson News - Saturday, January 30, 1988
She married William DREES Nov. 10, 1926, at Garden City. Survivors: husband; sons, Kenneth, Donald; daughers, Letha Faye Ehler, Fern Riewe, Sharon Ackley; brothers, Herbert Roenfeldt, Dodge City, Martin Roenfeldt, Lake Worth, Fla., Lawrence Roenfeldt, Wichita Falls, Texas, Andrew Roenfeldt, Lynchburg, Tenn.; sisters, Elsie Robinson, Phoenix, Ariz., Ellas Higgins, Hereford, Texas, Eda Kuttner, El Pso, Texas, Esther Joncas, Henderson, Tenn., Phyllis Ballentyne, Liberal.

ROESCH, Anne
b. 13 Apr 1913 - Roscoe, South Dakota
d. 8 Sep 2003 - Aberdeen, SD
From Aberdeen American News - Aberdeen, SD - 11 September 2003
Burial: Riverside Memorial Park. Daughter of Frederick and Rosina (Treftz) Roesch. . Anne married Lewis E. LARSON on September 1, 1940, at Aberdeen, S.D. Grateful for having shared her life are her nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Larson, her parents, Frederick and Rosina Roesch, four brothers and four sisters.

ROESKE, Doris B.
b. 28 Oct 1911, Hiattville
d. 7 Jan 1983, Wichita
From Hutchinson News - Sunday, January 9, 1983
She married Russell OBENHAUS May 27, 1922, at Hutchinson. Survivors: widower; brother, Harold Roeske, Phoenix; sister, Irene Babcock,Utica.

ROESKE, Doris B.
b. 28 Oct 1911 - Hiattville, Kansas
d. 7 Jan 1983 - Wichita, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
Daughter of Herrman and Ethel McCord Roeske.. She married Alfred Russell OBENHAUS on May 27, 1933 at Hutchinson, Ks. She is survived by her husband, Russell; one brother, Harold Roeske, Phoenix, Ariz., one sister, Irene Babcock, Utica, Ks.

ROESLER, Eva Katherine
b. 25 Mar 1917 -Saginaw, Michigan
d. 4 Mar 1997 - Saginaw, Michigan
Saginaw News
MEIER, EVA KATHERINE - Maiden Name: ROESLER -Spouse's Name: FERDINAND (FRED) - Date of Birth: Sunday, March 25, 1917 - Place of Birth: SAGINAW, MI
Date of Death: Tuesday, March 4, 1997 - Place of Death: SAGINAW, MI. Miscellaneous -Cemetery: ROSELAWN

ROESLER, Marion J.
b. 24 Oct 1926, Great Bend
d. 1 Oct 1996, Kinsley
From Newspaper Clipping
Son of Joseph E. and Pauline F. Schoenecke Roesler. On Aug. 6, 1955, he married Joan THOMPSON at Kansas City, Mo. She survives. Other survivors include: three daughters, Suzanne Holmes, and Judith and Sara Roesler; two brothers, Joseph and Richard; a sister, Virginia Casteen.

ROGERS, Charles L.
b. 12 Feg 1934 - St. Francis, Kansas
d. 31 Jan 2002 - Colby, Kansas
From McCook Daily Gazette, McCook,Nebraska - Friday, February 1, 2002
Born, to Jacob and Edna (Dale) Rogers. On Aug. 9, 1955, he married Emma HAFER in Atwood. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Vera Smith; and an infant son, Jacob Erwin. Survivors include his wife, Emma Rogers of Colby, Kan.; four sons, David and wife, Kay Rogers of Colorado Springs, Colo., Daniel and wife, Lesley, Charles and wife, Rhonda, and Larry Rogers and Terry Rogers, all of Colby; three daughters, Ruby and husband, Virgil Brungardt, Mary and husband, Steven Burleigh, and Carla Rogers, all of Colby; three brothers, Paul Rogers of Springfield, Mo., Donald and wife, JoAnn Rogers of New Philadelphia, Ohio, and William and wife, Elaine Rogers of Denver, Colo.; 10 grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter. Interment will be at Atwood Fairview Cemetery in Atwood.

ROGERS, Kathleen Marie Romey - See Kathleen Marie Dreiling

ROGERS, Lydia -  See Lydia Pfenning

ROGG, Doran E.
b. 24 Dec 1910 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 18 Oct 1982 - Wilson, Kansas
From Information Furnished
He married Helen FEIL April 12, 1936, at Russell. Survivors: widow, of the home; son, Darrell, Russell; daughters, Judy Saul, Granbury, Texas; Diane Seago, Russell; brothers, Herbert and Everett, both of Russell; six grandchildren. Burial Russell City Cemetery.

ROGG, Julia Lucinda- See Linda Lucinda Fink

ROGGE, Anna May Myers - See Anna May Staats

ROHLEDER, Philomene "Minnie" - See Philomene Dreiling

ROHN, Esther
b. 22 Nov 1913 - Trego County, Kansas
d. 8 Oct 2003 - Hoisington, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Friday, October 10, 2003
Daughter of Christian and Mary Katherine Schneider Rohn. On April 11, 1937, she married David STRICKER at Trego Center. He survives. Other survivors include: a son, Ron, Hoisington; two sisters, Olinda Wiedeman and Edna Ziegler, both of She was preceded in death by three brothers, Ferd, Emmanuel and Alvin Rohn; and two sisters, Amelia and Pauline Dietz. Burial will be in Hoisington Cemetery, Hoisington.

ROHN, Esther
b. 22 Nov 1913 - Trego County, Kansas
d. 8 Oct 2003 - Hoisington, Kansas
From Great Bend (Kan) Tribune - October 10, 2003
Daughter of Christian and Mary Katherine Schneider Rohn. She married David STRICKER April 11, 1937, at Trego Center. Survivors include her husband of the home; one son, Ron Stricker of Hoisington; two sisters, Olinda Wiedeman and Edna Ziegler, both of WaKeeney; one grandon; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Ferd Rohn, Emmanuel Rohn and Alvin Rohn; and two sisters, Amelia Dietz and Pauline Dietz. Burial will be at Hoisington Cemetery.

ROHN, Henry
b. 21 August 1921 - Weld County, Colorado
d. 8 May 2004 - Fort Collins, Colorado
From Greeley Tribune, Greeley, Colorado - 05-10-04
On May 11, 1946, he married Imogene Belle SKEELS in Fort Morgan. Survivors are a daughter, Phyllis Heath of Wheat Ridge; two sons, Henry Rohn Jr. and Richard Rohn, both of Wiggins; one brother, Roland Rohn of Wiggins; three sisters, Edith Ewertz, Clara Kitzman and Darlene Kobobel, all of Wiggins; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, three brothers and his parents. Interment in the Memory Gardens.

ROHR, Elmer John
b. 20 May 1921 - Munjor, Kansas
d. 11 Sep 2005 - Colby, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Tuesday, September 13, 2005
Born to Lawrence and Catherine (Doerfler) Rohr. He married Irene STAAB on May 20, 1946, in Catherine. She preceded him in death. Survivors include four sons, Robert Rohr and Thomas Rohr, both of Goodland, Darrell Rohr, Sharon Springs, and William Rohr, Colby; a daughter, Gloria Elliott, Goodland; five brothers, Floyd Rohr, Hays, Leroy "Jim" Rohr, Oklahoma, Walter Rohr, Florida, Gilbert Rohr, Garden City, and Vernon Rohr, Wichita; two sisters, Ruth Pfeifer and Esther Ruder, both of Hays; 19 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandsons. Burial in the Goodland Cemetery.

ROHR, Isidore John
b. 15 Jan 1916 - Munjor, Kansas
d. 1 Mar 2004 - Larned, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, March 2, 2004
Son of John P. and Anna Marie Reidel Rohr. In 1938, he married Volda PELZEL at Hays. On May 29, 1989, he married Clarabel IRION PRICE at Garfield. She survives. Other survivors include: a son, Steven Rohr, St. Charles, Mo.; a daughter, Janice Berkley, Snoqualmie, Wash.; two stepsons, Kenneth Price, Garfield, and Lester Lee Price, Shanghai, China; three stepdaughters, Kay Roberts, Bellevue, Neb., Carole Tudor, Afton, Okla., and Kathy Spillman, Miami, Okla.; three brothers, Alex, San Diego, Eugene and Julius, both of Hays; a sister, Marcella Ruder, Prairie Village; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; and several nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by a brother, Ignatius Rohr; and two sisters, Bernitia Engle and Abina Befort. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Munjor.

ROHR, Lora Jean
b. 6 Sep 1933 - Ness City, Kansas
d. 21 May 2006 - Dodge City, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, May 22, 2006
Daughter of Emil and Beatha Haas Rohr. On Sept. 15, 1952, she married Melvin MEIS. They celebrated 53 loving and caring years of marriage. Survivors include: her husband, Ness City; four daughters, Paulette Pfannenstiel and her husband, Keith, Wichita, Carol Deanne Mulvihil and her husband, Steve, Fort Collins, Colo., Myrna Mohr, Atwood, and Melinda Warford and her husband, Randy, Taylorsville, Ky.; two brothers, Melvin Rohr and wife, Joann, Ness City, and Thomas Lynn Rohr and wife, Kathy, Arlington Heights, Ill.; nine grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.

ROHR, Mary
b. 24 Dec 1874
d. 25 Apr 1957
Married J. Phillip DREHER.

ROHR, Mary Alban
b. 14 Mar 1907, Antonino
d. 23 Mar 2000, Wichita
From Great Bend Tribune - March 26, 2000
Daughter of George A. and Mary C. Wassinger Rohr. She was preceded in death by nine brothers, Tony Rohr, Albert Rohr, Rudolph Rohr, Paul Rohr, Jacob Rohr, Clarence Rohr, Gilbert Rohr, Frank Rohr and Richard Rohr; four sisters, Agatha Rohr, Alice Rohr, Rose Rohr and Clara Rohr.

ROHR, Paul P.
b. 29 Jun 1908 - Ellis County, Kansas
d. 14 April 2004
From Salina Journal - Friday, April 16, 2004, Hays Daily News - Friday, April 16, 2004
Born to Anton and Mary (Unrein) Rohr. He married Amelia GROSS on Aug. 23, 1932, in Ellis County. She died in 1951. He was preceded in death by his wife, and a son, Delmar, in 1946. Survivors include a son, Gerald of Oakley; three daughters, Carolyn Zerr and Rosemary Werth, both of Quinter, and Darlene Rohr of Grinnell; 11 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Immaculate Conception Cemetery.

ROHR, Sylvia Ann - See Sylvia Ann Schafer

ROHRBOUGH, DEREK P.
b. 28 Feb 1981 - Scott City, Kansas
d. 20 Jan 2004 - Garden City, Kansa
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, January 22, 2004
Son of Lonnie and Norene Unruh Rohrbough. Survivors include: his parents, Scott City; a sister, Adrian Rohrbough, Hays; two grandparents, Zella Unruh and Irene Rohrbough, both of Scott City; and numerous uncles, aunts and cousins. He was preceded in death by two grandfathers; two uncles; and Grandma Doris.Interment will be in Scott County Cemetery, Scott City.

ROHRBOUGH, Earl A.
b. 24 Apr 1929, Logan County
d. 28 Sep 1981, Hugoton
From Hutchinson News
He married Marian ANDERSON Sept. 15, 1950. He married Vicky May GOOD Dec. 20, 1980. Survivors: widow; son, Terry; daughter, Earlene May; stepson, Edward Good; stepdaughters, Gaylena Good, Tanya Good; brothers, Elton, Dale; sister, Vera Davis.

ROHWERDER, Elenore
b.  12 Jun 1924 - Wilwaukee, Wisconsin
d.  30 Aug 2001 - Mequon, Wisconsin
From Sheboygan Press - September 1, 2001
Daughter of the late George and Adela Grunow Rohwerder.  On Sept. 4, 1946, she married Lawrence N. Tatrow in Milwaukee, Wis. Her husband preceded her in death on Aug. 22, 2001. Survivors include four children: Linda (Rand) Krueger, Lonnie Tatrow, James (Diane) Tatrow, Laurie (Fred) Werner; 16 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law: Vivian (John) Pertle of California, Rachel Henninger of Milwaukee; one nephew: Walter Grunow. Also survived by other relatives and many friends.

ROKEL, Jane Ellen
b. 10 May 1928 - Bayard, Nebraska
d. 309 Nov 2005 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 2 Nov 2005
Daughter of Conrad and Mollie (Rau) Rokel. She was united in marriage to Leonard BECKMAN. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Stanley and Lisa Beckman of Wilmington, Ill., and her grandchildren Natalie, Mollie and Ryan. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and sister and brother-in-law, Jurene and Willard Votruba

ROLFE, Thomas William
b. 27 Jun 1905, Kansas
d. 14 Oct 1980, Kingman
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Juanita Rose KRAUS, at Newkirk, Okla. She died July 26, 1972. Survivors: sons: Tommy, Howard and Oliver; daughters: Mrs. Mary Disney; Mrs. Lucy Shults; Mrs.Doris Wolfe; step-son: Louis Kraus; step-daughters: Kathy Diemart; Virginia Kraus; Sue Kraus, Donna Moore.

ROLFE, Virginia - See Virginia Meier

ROLFS, Violet Ruby - See Violet Ruby Wuthnow

ROME, Richard J.
b. 25 Oct 1911 - Victoria, Kansas
d. 24 Dec 2003 - Ellis, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Wednesday, December 24, 2003
Born to John M. and Catherine (Sander) Rome. He married Laurinda Staab on Nov. 7, 1939. She died Jan. 11, 2000. Survivors include two sons, James and wife Geri, Hutchinson, and William, McPherson; two daughters, Verma Sommer and husband Art, Lawrence, and Rose Ann Pfannenstiel and husband, John, Hays; two sisters, Flo Schmidt, Plainville, and Betty Leikam, Hays; 12 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Joseph Rome, a daughter, Mary Elizabeth Rome, two brothers, Norbert and Edwin Rome, and two sisters, Amelia Schmidt and Lioba Hammerschmidt. Burial in the church cemetery.

ROMEY, Kathleen Marie Rogers - See Kathleen Marie Dreiling

ROMICK, Anna - See Anna Semon

ROMICK, Mabel L.
b. 30 Jun 1936 - Grover, Colorado
d. 13 Jul 29002 - Alliance, Nebraka
From Alliance Times-Herald, July 15, 2002
Born to David and Blanche (Meyers) Romick. She is survived by her sons, David Vogel of Fort Pierre, S.D., and Darrel Vogel of Alliance; daughter, Vicke Vogel of Rapid City, S.D.; and seven grandchildren. She also is survived by her brothers, Carl Romick and Howard Romick, both of Alliance; sisters, Eva Steffen of Alliance, Wilma Twombley of Eugene, Ore., and Phyllis Henkel of Bayard. She was preceded in death by her parents, and two brothers. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 17, at the East Lawn Cemetery at Minatare.

ROMME, Serena M.
b. 8 Sept 1933 - St. Peter, Kansas
d. 13 Dec 2003 - Wichita, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, December 16,2003
Daughter of Ben and Lucy Knoll Romme. On Jan. 30, 1950, she married Gilbert STAAB at Salina. He died July 30, 1999. Survivors include: three sons, Gilbert Jr., Larned, Jerry, Dodge City, and Rick, McPherson; a daughter, Charla Staab, McPherson; a sister, Ellen Trostle, Gulf Port, Miss.; three grandchildren; and six step-grandchildren. Burial in Maple Grove Cemetery, Dodge City.

ROMO, Roberta Lynn
b. 18 Sep 1958, Great Bend
d. 11 Sep. 1987, Sacramento, Calif
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Fred LAUER July 1, 1978 in Sacramento, CA. He died in 1985. Survivors include her mother, Ruth (Dringmann) Basgall; her father, Tranquilino Garcia Romo II; her grandmother, Treva Dringmann of Larned; her godmother, Anna Gutierrez; three sisters, LaVeta (Dringmann) Miller, Tomi (Romo) Searle, and Leslie (Romo) Lange; seven brothers, Mike and Bill Romo, Don Keeslar and Frank Keesler, Dale Basgall and Lee Basgall, and Tranquilino Romo III.

ROOT, Harry
b. 21 May 1912 - Wilson, Kansas
d. 27 Aug 1996 - McPherson, Kansas
Son of Edward and Lydia Snyder Root, he married Elsie HERBEL June 14, 1930 (sic), Russell. Survivors are: son: Larry Root; daughter: Phyllis Kraft; sister: Gladys Bettenbrock, Salina

ROOT, Isaac William
b. 4 Nov 1893, Carthage, Mo
d. 15 Aug 1982, Great Bend
From Hutchinson News - Monday, August 16, 1982
He married Ethel L. BOOZE Feb. 8, 1914, at McWillie,Okla. She died Feb. 11, 1981. Survivors: sons, C. Sharon, Marion L., Wilbur R., all of Great Bend; David C., Dallas Center, Iowa; daughters, Olive Haldeman, Dallas Center; Emma Hartness, Hoisington; Mae Skinner, Bay City,Texas; Rose Cross, Dallas.

ROPER, Lillian Frances
b. abt 1917
d. 9 Nov 1991 - Victoria, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
She is survived by her husband, Alvin W. REIN, 515 Seitz, Russell; a son, Larry of Denver; a daughter, Patty Driscoll of Russell; and six grandchildren.

ROPER, Mildred Becker - See Mildred Becker Woodburn

ROSCH, Katharina
b. 9 Oct 1832 - Gluckstal, Odessa
d. May 1926 - Eureka, South Dakota
From Heritage Review - 30 March 2000 - DFP 1 Jun 1926 Nr 2709
Born to Friedrich Rosch d Barbara Strobel. Buried 6 May 1926 - Eureka, South Dakota. Married Jakob LIEDLEJ (d. 1885) in 1854 (correct 7 Oct 1851). Married Peter Seidel (d. 1894, Yankton, South Dakota) in 1889. Survivors: 1 son, Johann; 2 daughters: Mrs. Quast, Mrs. Serr. Immigration 1875 Yankton, South Dakota 1888 Eureka, South Dakota 1889-94 Yankton, South Dakota, 1894 Eureka, South Dakota.

ROSE, Grant W.
b. 3 Feb 1921 - Tulsa, Oklahoma
d. 10 Dec 1991 - Russell, Kansas
He married Mary L. BENDER on December 19, 1945, in Russell. Survivors include: wife of the home; son: Steven; daughters: Terry Vanmeter, Robin Kilian; mother, Hazel Rose, Russell.

ROSSMAN, Otto
b. 13 April 1903 - Sachfenbande Schlefwig Holstein, Germany
d. 10 Oct 1986 - Newton, Kansas
From Information Furnished
He married Eulalia F. Kaiser, March 19, 1944. Survivors: wife of the home; daughters, Ramona Ferbauer, Haysville; Barbara Ballinger, Wichita; sister, Magda Rupp, Zurich, Switzerland; nine grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; six great- grandchildren and five step-great-grandchildren. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery, Newton.

ROST, Elisabeth
b. 10 Apr 1851 - Norka, Volga
d. 14 Aug 1919 - York, Nebraska
From Heritage Review - 26 March 1996
Born to Heinrich Rost (Rosz) and Sophie Yost. Buried 16 August 1919 York, Nebraska. Married Johann Adam BREHM on 4 February 1875. 11 Children. Survivors: husband, 3 sons, 5 daughters, 1 brothr Georg Rost (Rosz) (Sutton, Nebraska), 5 sisters

ROSZ, Heinrich
b. 14 Jul 1864 - Norka, Volga
d. 17 Mar 1922 - Stockham, Nebraska
From Heritage Review - 27 March 1997
Married Katharina Elisabeth BREHM from Hastings, Nebraska, on 23 January 1887. 15 Children: (7 sons, 8l daughters) Survivors: wife, 5 sons, 8 daughters, mother, 3 brothers, 4 sisters. Immigrated 1878 near Sutton, Nebraska, with parents.

ROSZ, Heinrich
b. 28 Jul 1828 - Norka, Volga
d. 13 Jan 1919 - Lincoln,Nebraska
From Heritage Review - 24 April 1994
Died 13 January 1919, Lincoln, Nebraska (house of son-in-law J. Sauer). Buried Sutton, Nebraska. Married Sophia YOST (died 1886, Sutton, Nebraska). 11 Children (3 children died before father); Sophie (d 1886, Sutton Negbraska, married John Burbach), Christine (d 1892, Sutton, Nebraska; married Konrd Scheiermann). 1 child age 6 months.

ROSZ, Katharina
b. 29 Mar 1873 - Balzer, Volga
d. 19 Mar 1924 - Lincoln, Nebraska
From Heritage Review - 28 January 1998
Born to Jakob Rosz and Elisabeth Muller. Married Jakob ENGEL in 1892. 6 Children (1 son, 5 daughters). Survivors: husband, 1 son, 3 daughters, 3 brothers, 1 sister, father. Immigrated 1892 with parents.

ROSZ, Konrad
b. 16 Mar 1871 - Norka, Volga
d. 7 Mar 1919 - Gering, Nebraska
From Heritage Review - 26 March 1996 - DFP 22 Apr 1919 Nr 2343
Buried 9 March 1919. Survivors: wife, 8 children, 3 brothers in SR. Immigrated 1012 Scottsbluff, Nebraska 1918 Gering Nebraska

ROTENBURG, Pauline K. - See Pauline K. Dinkel

ROTH, Carl E.
. 2 Oct 1909 - Windsor, Colorado
d. 10 Oct 2003 - Fort Collins, Colorado
From Greeley Tribune, Greeley, Colorado -10-14-03
Born to Alexander and Anna Marie (Nagel) Roth. He married Nona Rose JAY. She is deceased. He later married Elinor Martha WATSON on Jan. 24, 1943. She died Oct. 3, 1996. He then married Carolyn, HAFEN on Sept. 26, 1999, in Greeley. She died July 2003. Mr. Roth was born in Windsor where his parents settled after traveling to the United States aboard the ship Amsterdam from Russia. Survivors are four daughters, Betty Ann McQuown of Arroyo Grande, Calif., Voni Root of Loveland, Donna Turner of Cusseta, Ala., and Carol Jean Castonguay of Derby, Kan.; two sons, Robert C. Roth of Englewood and Carl E. Roth Jr. of Fort Collins; three sisters, Marie Schmidt of Fort Morgan, Pauline Bowman of Littleton and Eddie Bayless of Greeley; six brothers, Alex Roth, Sam Roth, Ray Roth and Bill Roth, all of Greeley, Al Roth of Saratoga, Wyo., and Harry Roth of Henderson, Nev.; 16 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. A sister, Mena Hayden, and a grandson, Daniel Root, are deceased.. Interment will be in Linn Grove Cemetery.

ROTH, Earl May
b. 22 Jan 1929 - Moundridge, Kansas
d. 12 Jun 2006 - Moundridge, Kanas
From Newton Kansan - June 13, 2006
Born to Emanuel and Esther P. Suenram Roth in Moundridge. He married Dorothy TALBOTT Sept. 25, 1949, in Halstead. She survives. Other survivors include: a son, James Roth of Dallas; a daughter, Janet Moore and husband Brian of Newton; a sister, Lora L. Tinkler of Augusta; grandchildren, Derek Moore, Dustin Moore, Nikketa Davis, Tiffany Moore, Doug Roth, Heather Webb and Abby Roth; and 13 great-grandchildren. He also was preceded in death by a sister, Elinor D. Parks.

ROTH, Eugene H.
b. 27 Jul 1908, Newport, Ky
d. 12 Sep 1982, Larned
From Hutchinson News - Monday, September 13, 1982
He married Dorothy LEININNGER at Middletown,Iowa. Survivors: widow; son, Robert; sister, Eva Marie Derrick, Newport, Ky.

ROTH, Esther P. - See Esther P. Suenram

ROTH, Frances Mae Hein - See Frances Mae Flaming

ROTH, Heinrich
b. 24 Jun 1875 - Balzer, Volga
d. 1921 - York, Nebraska
From Heritage Review - 27 March 1997
Father - Johannes Roth (nickname: Mehlbrei). Died in 1921, York, Nebraska. Married Luise DOOS in 1895, Olgenfeld, Malosch. Survivors: wife, 4 sons, 4 daughters. Immigrated 1907 Friend, Nebraska Later York, Nebraska

ROTH, Johannes
b. 18 Feb 1851 - Walter, Voga
d. 25 Jun 1924 - Walla Walla, Washington
From Heritage Review - 28 January 1998
Born to Heinrich Roth and Katharina nee Roth. Buried 28 Julne 1924 Walla Walla, Washington, Mountain View Cemetery. Married Elisabeth BUTHERUS. 10 Children. Survivors: wife, 3 children: Jacob, Katharina Hill, Heinrich (all Walla Walla, Washington). Immigrated 1902

ROTH, John P.
b. 24 Dec 1886, Switzerland
d. 7 Jan 1980, Newton
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Anna RUTSCHMAN Dec. 20, 1912. She died in June, 1947. He married Minnie HARMS Sept 5, 1948. She died in January 1979. Survivors include son: Vernon; stepsons: Glenn Harms, Wayne Harms; daughters: Mrs. Ed (Ruth) Voth, Mrs. Pauline R. Bales, stepdaughter: Mrs. Jack Whiteside; brothers: Willie and Ted, both of Whitewater; sisters: Mrs. Russell Jost, Carthage,Mo., Mrs. Cecil Stark, Salem, Ore.

ROTH, Joy R. - See Joy R. Langley

ROTH, Katharina
b. 11 Mar 1843 - Helenental, Odessa
d. 14 Apr 1926 - Coronel Suarez, Argentina
From Heritage Review - 30 March 2000
Survivors: 1 son, George (Coronel Suarez, Argentina)

ROTH, Katie
b. 16 Oct 1889 - Russia
d. 22 Jun 1923 - Livingston, California
From Advent Review and Sabbath Day Herald
She was joined in marriage to Peter REISWIG of British Columbia. Her faithful husband, four children, four brothers and one sister, beside other relatives, and many friends are left.

ROTH, Louise - See Louis Doos

ROTH, Mary - See Mary Goltz

ROTH, Mary Lou
b. 30 Nov 1939 - Pfeifer, Kansas
d. 27 Jan 2003 - Shawnee, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Wednesday, January 29, 2003
Born to Al and Flossie (Leiker) Roth. She married Sherman ZIMMERMAN on April 18, 1959, in Pfeifer. Survivors include her husband, of the home; a son, Richard and his wife, Carolyn, Richmond, Va.; two daughters, Margaret Rabe and her husband, Kent, of Overland Park, and Vicky Chalstrom and her husband, John, of North Pole, Alaska; two brothers, Ralph Roth, Derby, and Earl Roth, Wichita; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Betty Robben. Burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays.

ROTH, Simon P. III
b. 7 Apr 1961 - Hays, Kansas
d. 20 Jan 20903 - Fort Collins, Colorado
From Hays Daily News - Tuesday, January 28, 2003
Born to Simon P. Jr. and Rita (Wasinger) Roth. Survivors include his wife, Trisa, Fort Collins; a daughter, Heather Roth, Fort Collins; his parents, Hays; a brother, Doug, Wichita; and two sisters, Denise McNickle, Wichita, and Debbie Kane, Grand Junction. Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays.

ROTH, Verna Lee - See Schreibvogel

ROTHE, Anna Marie
b.  28 Sep 1867 - Russia
d.  16 February 1955, prob. Okeene, Oklahoma
From Obituary - Okeene Record - March 23 1955
Mrs. Anna Marie Rothe came to America with her parents in 1876. In the year 1888, she married John H. HAFFNER in Lehigh, Kansas. To this union 8 children were born. Two boys and her husband preceded her in death. She is survived by one son, 5 daughters, 23 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters.

ROTHE, Esther June
b.   25 Jun 1889 - Lehigh, Kansas
d. 4  Apr 1969 - Okeene, Oklahoma
From Okeene Record - April 10, 1969
She was the youngest child of a family of 12, all of whom preceded her in death. August 1, 1909 she was married to Jacob J. Haffner at Omega. Mr. Haffner died in 1957. Survivors are her son, Palmer S. Haffner, his wife, Dorothy, a granddaughter, Mrs. Darryl (Marcia) Johnson and grandson Palmer Jr.; all of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Officiating ministers were Elder Robert L. Rider and Pastor Don J. Sales. Mrs. Monroe Schneider was organist; Mr. & Mrs. Henry Reid sang. Bearers were Clyde Haffner, B. G. Lorenz, Isaac Weber, Ezra Korgan, Ted Eberhardt,
and Ted Biehler. Burial was in Roselawn

ROTHE, Jakob
b. 3 Dec 1872 - Frank, Volga
d. 26 Oct 1918 - Lincoln, Nebraska
From Heritage Review - 14 April 1994
Buried 30 October 1918, Lincoln, Nebraska. Survivors: wife, 4 children: Alexander, Pauline, Anna, Georg, 2 brothers: Friedrich, Georg. Immigrated 1908. his daughter, Helen Rothe born 22 February 1912 Lincoln, Nebraska, died 20 October 1918, Lincoln, Nebraska, buried together with her father.

ROTHE, LeRoy J.
b. abt 1919
d. 11 Sep 1965, Joplin, MO
Survivors include his widow, Lydia; sons, LeRoy J., Jr., and Thomas Allen; daughters, Patricia Ann and Victoria Jane; mother, Mrs. Edward Wilhelm of Lincoln; brothers, Arthur and Stanley.

ROTHE, Marie Elizabeth
b. 13 Oct 1884 - Bobotchna, Russia
d. 14 Jan 1933 - Russell, Kansas
From Russell Co. News - January 19, 1933
(unfortunately, there is a smudge making a few words (.....) unreadable.
She married John POPE in 1884. To this union the following children were born: four sons and four daughters. Mr. Pope ........with his family to American .....and coming to the state of ..... they first lived on the farm in Barton County. Mr. Pope died in 190? In 1903, the deceased was united in marriage to David WEIMER. To this union one son, Ben, was born. In 1905, the family moved to Russell county, and lived on the farm til 1913 when they moved to Russell. Here Mrs. Weimer passed away, Saturday, January 14th. Those mourning her departure are her husband, David Weimer; five sons, Geo. Pope of Belfair, WA; David, John and Henry of Russell, KS; and Ben of Denver, CO; one daughter, Sophie Pope of Barton county; three stepsons, David Weimer of Culbertson, NE; Georg Weimer of Ira, IA; Jacob Weimer, Valeria, IA; 30 grandchildren, also a host of relatives and friends. Three daughters and one step-daughter preceded the mother in death.. Interment took place at the Lutheran cemetery at Russell. (Note: maiden name would be Marie Elizabeth Rothe)

ROTHMAN, Margery May
b. 17 May 1920 - Trinidad, Colorado
d. 29 Sep 2003 - Greeley, Colorado
From Greeley Tribune, Greeley, Colorado - Thursday, October 2, 2003
Born to Edward and Mabel (Lenhardt) Rothman. On Dec. 13, 1939, she married Reuben WALKER in Loveland. He died Dec. 25, 1992. Survivors are a daughter, Ruby Kay Dill and husband Dewayne of Greeley; three sons, Larry Walker and Keith Walker and wife Bev, all of Loveland, and Garry Walker and wife Jackie of Rapid City, S.D.; and a brother, Galen Rothman of Wichita, Kan. Her parents and a sister, Ruth Hersch, are deceased. Interment will be in Loveland Burial Park.

ROTTACKER, Bertha
b. 23 Nov 1894 - North Dakota
d. 24 Feb 1960 - Harvey, North Dakota
From Northern Union Outlook, May 10, 1960
Daughter of Mr. Mrs. Jacob ROTTACKER. Bertha was united in marriage with Konrad REISWIG in Armstrong, British Columbia. To this union was born one daughter, Frances. Those who sorrow her passing are: Her daughter, Mrs. E.R. WASEMILLER, of Wahpeton, ND' Her mother, Mrs. Mary HAGEL, of Peoria, Alberta, Canada; Three sisters, Viola REISWIG, of Lodi, CA; Lil, Mrs. Jake BERG, of Peoria, Alberta, Canada; and Abbie, Mrs Dave KONSHUH, of Klumy, Alberta, Canada.; Six brothers: William ROTTACKER of Peoria, Alberta, Canada; Henry of Vernon, British Columbia, Dan and Manuel of Williams Lake, British Columbia; Harold of Wells, British Columbia; and Melvin of Grand Prairie, Alberta, Canada. Comments. - Bertha was the daughter of Jacob ROTTACKER/ Mary REISWIG. Her husband Konrad was the son of Conrad H. REISWIG/ Maria ORTH.

ROTTACKER, Lydia
b. 20 Jan 1896 - Lincoln Valley, North Dakota
d. 21 May 1987 - Kelowna, B.C.
From Canadian Adventist Messenger, Sep 1987
On January 25, 1914 she married Jake BERG. They raised seven children, four of whom they adopted. Survived by: Children: Viola KRUGER, Goldie CUTHBERTSON, Orville, Delvin, Kelly, Bernadine REIMEN and Donna MEAD. 25 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great grandchildren, 3 brothers, 2 sisters, and a host of friends. Interment was at Lakeview Memorial Gardens, Kelowna, B.C.

ROTTACKER, Viola
b. 6 May 1900 - North Dakota
d. 16 Dec 1994 - North Dakota
Daughter of Mary Reiswig and Jacob Rottacker). Mrs. Reiswig was preceded in death by her ex-husband, Henry; and her son, Lyle Hazen Reiswig. She is survived by her two granddaughters, Sandra J. West oand Patricia Chilson; two great-grandsons, and a sister, Abbie Konschuh of Canada.

ROUNKLES, Deloris Louise
b. 28 Jun 1935, Lincoln, Kansas
d. 20 Dec 1999, Salina, Kansas
Survivors include her husband, Donald PINNICK; three sons, Wade, Mark and Basil; a daughter, Deborah L. Schreiber; her mother, Doris Stone of Salina.

ROUNKLES, Elsie V. - See Elsie V. Killian

ROUNKLES, Geneva L.
b. 12 Jan 1920 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 22 Jan 1984 - Salina, Kansas
She married Henry MILLER on January 11, 1947, in Phillipsburg. Survivors include: her husband of the home; daughters: Lavonda Wallace, Jana Bennett; brothers: Ora Rounkles, Irvin Rounkles, both Tina, M0; Harley Rounkles, Holdrege, NE; John Rounkles, Beloit; sister: Thelma Lucas, Kansas City, Mo.

ROUS, Kevin Douglas
b. 5 Dec 1976 - Russell, Kansas
d. 9 Dec 2004 - Ellis County, Kansas
From Great Bend (Kan) Tribune - Sunday, December 12, 2004
Son of Vernon and Mary Lou (Steinert) Rous. He married Marnie Wilson on Feb. 14, 2002, at Breckinridge, Colo. Survivors include his wife, Marnie, of the home; his father of Hays; his mother of Topeka; a half brother, Collin Rous of Colby; two half sisters, Charell Rous and Cierra Rous, both of Colby; father-in-law, Bill Wilson of Hays; mother-in-law, Marilynn Wilson of Emporia; and grandparents, Clarence and Delores Rous of Claflin and Beatrice Steinert of Russell. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Winnifred (Slayton) Rous and grandfather, Wilbert Steinert.

ROWLEY, Samuel H.
b. 5 May 1936 - Loveland, Colorado
d. 18 Oct 2003 - Elkhart, Indiana
From Loveland FYI, Loveland. Colorado - 10-21-03
Born to Arthur H. and Beatrice Walker Rowley. He married Grace M. WOOD on May 30, 1958, in St. Louis. He is survived by his wife, Grace; his mother, Beatrice Rowley; daughters, Carol Sue Burrill and husband James of Loveland and Sheryl Ann Rowley of Aurora, Ill.; sons, Samuel Rowley Jr. and wife Sheryl Ann of St. Charles, Mo and Stephen Paul Rowley and wife Brenda of Cary, Ill; sister, Lucy Ann Rowley of Coloma, Wis.; and five grandchildren. Burial at St. Charles Memorial Gardens in St. Charles, Mo.

ROYER, Maxine
b. 26 Dec 1921 - Atchison County, Kansas
d. 13 Jun 2001 - Wichita, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Friday, June 15, 2001
Her husband, James (VOGEL), died in 1996. Survivors include two sons, J. Stanley and Randal; a daughter, Susan Huffstutler; a brother, Willard Royer of Holton. Burial will be in Marion Cemetery.

RUBART, Maud
b. 2 Sep 1885, Junction City
d. abt 1962, Great Bend
From Newspaper Clipping
She married John OLMSTEAD Nov. 2, 1904. Survivors: widower; daughter, Mrs. Joe Willilams, Pacifica,Calif.; son, Loren, Buffalo, N.Y.; brother, Earl Rubart, Larned; sisters, Mrs. Opal Browne, Mrs. Gerald Fleming, Mrs. Inez Sargent, Mrs. Paul Harrison, all of Denver, Colo.; Mrs. Lawrence Carr, El Paso, Tex.

RUBE, KATHARINA E. – (no maiden name or husband available) (Funeral Card)
Born September 19, 1884. Died January 7, 1945.

RUBE, Leona L.
b. 24 Dec 1926, Russell County
d. 12 Jan 1989, Hays
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Ervin F. NIEDENS Sept. 29, 1946, in rural Susank. Survivors inclue her husband; mother, Margaret Rube of Hoisington; and one brother, Leroy Rube.

RUBE, Margaret - See Margaret Templing

RUBE, Olinda
b. 1 Aug 1918 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 29 Jun 1995 - Russell, Kansas
From funeral card
Daughter of Peter and Katherine (Kuhn) Rube. On May 2, 1937 she was united in marriage to Clarence R. STRECKER at Russell, KS. This union was blessed with one son, Gerald. Those who preceded her in death were her parents; 2 brothers, Phillip and Peter Rube; a sister, Natalia Koch; and a grandson Patrick Strecker. Survivors are her husband, Clarence of the home in Russell; son, Gerald Strecker and his wife Judy of Fountain Valley, CA; two granddaughters, Carolyn York and Pemela Herrera; 2 great-granddaughters, Kayla and Brianna; also 3 sisters, Clara Yakel of Shawnee Mission, KS; Emma White of Rocky Ford, CO; and Katherine Kunhart of Pueblo, CO; a number of other relatives and a host of friends.
Clergy: Rev. Henry J. Hartman. Music: Beyond the Sunset and How Great Thou Art - soloist: Ed Sewell and organist Laura Thomas; #341 Jesus Still Lead On and #333 Lord Take My Hand - congreational singing. Casket Bearers: Leroy Rube, James Rube, Dale Hartig, Ervin Niedens, Jack Sturman, and Gary Drake. Interment: Russell City Cemetery, Russell, KS

RUBE, PHILLIP
b. abt 1903, Lobway, Russia
d. 8 March 1985
Obituary)
He married Margaret Templing, May 18, 1924, in Susank. Survivors include his wife; one son Leroy of Hoisington; one daughter Mrs. Ervin (Leona) Niedens, of Russell; and five sisters, Natalie Koch, of Ellinwood, Emma White of Rocky Ford, Colo., Clara Yakel of Shawnee Mission, Olinda Strecker of Russell, and Katherine Kuhnhardt of Pueblo, Colo.

RUBE, Philip
b. 9 Nov 1901 - Lobway, Russia
d. 8 Mar 1985 - Hoisington, Kansas
From funeral card
Clergy: Rev. Garry Dassow Music: Concordia Lutheran Church Choir. Organist: Mrs. Anetha Mauderly. Casket Bearers: Dale Hartig, Lonnie McCarty, James Rube, Elroy Dietz, Roger Steinert, and Clifford Popp. Interment: Hoisington Cemetery, Hoisington. (Spouse - Margaret Templing)

RUBLE, Isabelle G. - See Isabelle G. Wood

RUBLE, Sammie Kennith
b. 12 Jul 1907, Redwing
d. 14 Oct 1982, Hoisington
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Isabelle WOOD Oct. 6, 1936, at Claflin. Survivors: widow; son, Jerry; daughter,Charlene Smith; mother, Bertie Dennis, Hoisington; brothers, John Ruble, Hoisington; Jim Dennis, Satanta; sister, Ruby Gerstner, Great Bend.

RUBLE, Sammie Kennith
b. 12 July 1907 - Redwing, Kansas
d. 14 Oct 1982 - Hoisington, Kansas
Hoisington Dispatch, Hoisington, Kansas, Wednesday - October 21, 1982
He married Isabelle Wood Oct. 6, 1936, in Claflin. Survivors include the widow; one son, Jerry, Wichita; one daughter, Charlene Smith, Oklahoma City, Okla.; his mother Bertie Dennis, Hoisington; two brothers, John Ruble, Hoisington; and Jim Dennis, Satanta; one sister, Mrs. Ruby Gerstner, Great Bend; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Burial was in the Hoisington Cemetery.

RUCH, Viola P.
b. 5 Apr 1896, Dubuque, Iowa
d. 1 Aug 1985, Great Bend
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Henry F. L. SCHULTZ June 25, 1923 at Lyons. He died Aug 11,1973. Survivors include a sister, Ruth Brunts of Claflin.

RUCKER, Viron C.
b. 13 Nov 1908, Hancock, Mo
d. 132 May 1979, Hutchindon
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Charlotte L. RAMPENTHAL, May 3, 1936 at Hutchinson. Survivors: widow; son: Charles V.; daughter: Mrs. Bargara A. Morris; sister Mrs. Izetta Krueger, Portland, Ore.

RUDDICK, Rachel M.
b. 12 April 1886, Carthage, Missouri
d. 15 Jul 1982, Anthony
From Hutchinson News - Saturday, July 17, 1982
She married Harvey DAVIS Dec. 17, 1906, in Mississippi. Survivors: son, Roy; daughter, Shirley Steely.

RUDOLPH, Elizabeth
b. 7 May 1908 - Pilsen, Kansas
d. 15 Mar 2007 - Wichita, Kansas
From Wichita Eagle - Sunday, March 18, 2007
Elizabeth was born on May 7th, 1908 in Pilsen, Ks to Adolph and Christina Stika Rudolph. She was the third of ten children including: Agnes Smolik, Petrona Krotz, Cecilia Svitak, Pete Rudolph, Ida Svitak, Matt Rudolph and Jane Makovec also two little sisters who died in early childhood. On April 18, 1931, she married Ezra PROPP (son of Jacob and Amelia Riffel Propp) of the Ramona, KS community and settled on a farm near Lost Springs, KS. Her husband Ezra, who for many years was the produce manager at Larchers Grocery, preceded her in death in 1986 and is buried in Calvary Cemetery. She is survived by her daughter, Kathrynell (Kate) McDonald and her husband Jack of San Antonio, TX and son, Gene Propp and his wife Patty of Prairie Village, KS. Grandchildren surviving are Col Mike McDonald , Great Falls, MT; Dr. Tom McDonald, College Station, TX; John McDonald, Dallas, TX; Tim Propp, Houston, TX; Dr. Dan Propp, Missoula Mt and Kathy Propp Wrubel, Costa Mesa, CA. Also surviving are 10 great-grandchildren; Sean, Patrick and Kimberly McDonald; David, catie, Nicholas, Amber and Tyler Propp and Jacob and Jackson Wrubel; sisters, Ida Svitak, Pilson, KS and Jane Makovec of Marion, KS; many, nieces, nephews and friends.

RUDOLPH, Lenora Klose Weibert -  See Lenora Ottensmeier

RUDY, Mary
b. 1 Nov 1916 - Sugar City, Idaho
d. 7 Oct 2003 - Longmont, Colorado
From Longmont FYI, Longmont, Colorado - 10-10-03
Born to Peter and Anna Marie (Schlagel) Rudy. She married John LEBSACK, JR. on Dec. 3, 1939, at Christ Congregational Church in Longmont. Mrs. Lebsack was preceded in death by her husband on Oct. 17, 2000; four brothers, Pete, Henry, William and Dan Rudy; and a sister, Rachel Woodward. She is survived by a brother, Raymond Rudy of Illinois; five sisters, Katherine Henkel and Amelia Martin, both of Brighton, Pauline Dalpra of Lafayette, Emma Roberts of Oklahoma and Irene Weber of Washington; and numerous nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Longmont Mountain View Cemetery.

RUDY, Milton
b. 16 Jun 1917, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma
d. 18 Nov 1999, Syracuse
From Newspaper Clipping
Son of John Peter II and Anna Katherine Egner Rudy. On May 1, 1938, he married Helen I. LASLEY at Cherokee, Okla. She survives. Other survivors include: two daughters, Sheryl Carter and Jerrie Meyer; a sister, Ruth Cinnamon, Tempe, Ariz. He was preceded in death by two sons, Nelson and Royce, and two sisters, Louise Scroggs and Ruby Geis.

RUF, Adam F.
b. 7 Aug 1897, Holstein, Russia
d. 12 Jan 1994, Chattanooga, Tennessee
His wife, Lydia DOLLINGER, preceded him in death in 1985. Survivors include one son, Rolland; three sisters, Leah Taylor, Minnie Bartel, and Hannah Deal; one brother, Karl.

RUF, Christian
b. 15 August 1896, South Russia
d. 25 January 1922, prob. Lehr, N.D.
Der Sendbote, April 12, 1922
He came to America with his parents in 1907 and joined in Matrimony with his now mourning spouse on October 13, 1919. His dear mother preceded him in death. He leaves behind him his mourning wife, an infant of one year, his father, six brothers, one sister, and his parents-in-law.

RUF, David
b. 3 Jul 1887 Holstein, Russia
d. 12 Feb 1985, Sheridan, IL
He married Mollie BOEHM, Sept. 13, 1909 in Marion County, Kansas. David is survived by daughters: Esther Foreman, Irene Schimdt; sons: Wesley, Edward and Ralph. brothers G. F., of Loma Linda, CA, A. F. of Lodi, CA, and Karl of Shattuck, OK; sisters: Rachel Langhofer of Shattuck OK., Leah Tyler of Duncan, OK, Minnie Bartel of Riverside, CA, and Hannah Deal of Harrah, OK; He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one brother, two sisters, one daughter and one grandson.

RUF, Emma (Mrs. Emma Michel)
b. 30 Jan 1916, Stoneham, Colo
d. 12 Dec 1983, Wilson
Hutchinson News, Dec 14, 1983
Survivors: brothers George, Ted and Pete Ruf of Sterling, Colo; daughter Millie Norden of Sterling, Colo.

RUF, Gottfried F.
b. 11 March 1893, Holstein, Russia
d. 27 March 1991, Loma Linda, Calif
Pacific Union Recorder, Dec. 16, 1991
Survivors: wife, Esther; son F. Mario Ruf; daughters, Clarice Antor, Dorothea Schleifer, Esther Brummett, Karen Chambers; brothers, Adam, Karl; sisters, Leah Taylor, Rachel Longhofer, Minnie Bartel, Hannah Deal, 9 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren.

RUF, Jakob
b. 5 Sept 1859 - Holstein, Volga
d. 6 Jul 1923 - Shattuck, Oklahoma
From Heritage Review - 28 January 1998
Married Katharina WITTMAN from Kana about 1882. 10 Children. Survivors: wife, no children, 1 brother Christof, 1 sister Ansbeth. Immigrated 1908 from Chutor Wekoner (?),Volga Wiesenseite to Shattuck, Oklahoma.

RUF, Karl
Family from Holstein, Russia
b. 13 Dec 1899 Lehigh, Marion, Kansas
d. 3 Sep 1999 Shattuck, Ellis, Oklahoma
Parents were Fred and Anna (Kelln) Ruf. Born about a year after the family came to the United States. Married Laura BENDER in Arnett Jan. 9, 1922. Three boys and seven girls were born to this couple, Elsie, Bernice, Caroline, Iva Nette, Lu Etta, Anna Marie, Donald Gilbert, Freddie Charles, Karl, Jr., Laura Lea and Bonita Jane. His wife Laura passed away Sept. 13, 1958. Three of his children, Elsie, Caroline, and Donald Gilbert preceded him in death as well as his parents, four brothers and five sisters. His second wife, Ella STEINLE KOOP, passed away in 1982 in Fairbury, Nebr. He is survived by seven children; two sisters, Minnie Bartel of Walla Walla, Wash., and Hannah Deal of Harrah.

RUF, Karl, Jr.
b. 1 Aug 1939, New Goodwin, Okla
d. 28 Dec 1999, Shattuck, Okla
Parents were Karl and Laura (Bender) Ruf. Karl Jr. was preceded in death by his parents Karl and Laura (Bender) Ruf, one brother, and two sisters. He is survived by his son Donald Ruf and daughter-in-law Robin; one brother, Fred; five sisters, Iva Nettle. Lu Etta, Annie Marie, Laura Lea and Bonita Jane; uncles and aunts are: Roy and Wesley Bender; Hannah Deal; and Minnie Bartel.

RUF, Katie
b. 2 Dec 1868, Russia
d. 24 Jan 1952, Shattuck, Oklahoma
Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Fredrick Ruf. In 1887 she married Jacob BUSCH. To this union 10 children were born; one preceding his mother in death. She leaves behind to mourn her passing, her husband, and children: Katie Schick of Los Angeles, CA; Mollie Penigar of Higgins, TX; Annie Dick of Broomfield, CO; Esther Schumunk of Los Agneles, CA ; John of Shattuck; Hannah Paris of Barstow, CZA; Oras Busch of Keene,TX; and Rose McCusker of Los Angeles, CA;. In 1898 she with her husband and family immigrated to Lehigh, Kansas.

RUF, Leah
b. 29 Nov 1895, Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 19 Mar 1987, Bethany, Okahoma
Leah Kraft Ruf and her twin sister, Rachel, were born to George and Marie Kraft. On Dec. 25, 1912, she was united in marriage to Fred RUF in Shattuck. She was preceded in death by a son, Roy; her parents, five sisters and four brothers. She is survived by two sons, Rodney and Harvey; two daughters, Winifred Schwab, and Neoma Bivens; one sister, Selma Fritzler of Shattuck.

RUF, Lydia (Mrs. Lydia Michel)
b. 25 Dec 1904, Dietel, Russia
d. 26 Dec 1978, Hutchinson, Kans
Survivors: brothers Theodore and Peter Ruf, both of Sterling, Colorado.

RUF, Lydia
Dittel, Russia
b. 25 Dec 1904 - Dittel, Russia
d. abt 1978 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Information Furnished
She married Peter MICHEL Nov. 26, 1932 at Sidney, Nebr. He died July 13, 1972.
Survivors: son: Gordon, Wichita; daughter: Mrs. Deloris Janne, Gorham; brothers: Theodore Ruf, Pete Ruf, Sterling, C0; George Ruf, Brush, C0; sisters: Mrs. Millie Norden, Sterling,C0; Mrs. Emma Michel, Russell; two grandchildren. Burial in church cemetery.

RUF, Marie Elizabeth
b. 26 July 1877, Russia
d. 12 Dec 1950
Western Kansas World, Wakeeney, Dec. 1950
Daughter of Andrew Ruf and Margaret Flagler. Married Adam Bender on Dec. 26, 1896. Migrated in 1902 to Sugar City, Colo. Survivors: sister Sofia Knaub, Huntley, Montana and Eva Flagler.

RUF, Minnie
b. 15 Jun 1908 - Shattuck, Oklahoma
d. 8 Jan 2001 - Boise, Idaho
From Northwest Oklahoman - February 22, 2001
Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ruf. She was married to David BARTEL, who she met in Missouri, in 1929, in Shattuck. They moved to California where he lived and where their son, Raymond, was born. David Bartel passed away in 1974. Her children, Linda and Vicki were both born in Shattuck. She was preceded in death by her husband and daughter, Linda Ludden. She is survived by her son, Raymond and wife, and son-in-law, Dr. Ludden; her sister, Hannah Deal, of Harrah, who is the last remaining child of the Fred Ruf children.

RUF, Neoma Florence
b. 9 Oct 1913 - Shattuck, Oklahoma
d. 28 Jan 2001 - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
From Northwest Oklahoman - March 1, 2001
Daughter of Frederick Fred Ruf and Leah Kraft Ruf. On June 1, 1938, she married Robert Lee BIVENS of Arnett. Neoma was prceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Bivens, and two brothers, Roy and Harvey Ruf. She is survived by a sister, Winifred Schwab of Tampa, Fla.; a brother, Rhodney Ruf of Wichita Fallas,Tex.; two daughters: Beverly Kreuger and her husband, James. E. Kreuger; and Barbara Bivens Hunt and her life partner, Kathryn Turner; two grandsons, who she dearly loved, Rob Kreuger and his wife, Laurie Caldwell Kreuger; Howard R. Hunt, Jr., and his wife, Ashley Dollarhide Hunt; and two granddaughters, who brightened her life, Hannah McKinley Hunt and Eleanor Elizabeth Kreuger.

RUF, Rachel
b. 1 Nov 1903, Shattuck, Okla
d. 2 May 1991, Harrah, Okla
Southwest Union Recorder, August 1991, NWO May 9, 1991
Daughter of Fred and Anna Kelln Ruf. Married Dan Longhofer in 1926. Dan was b. Feb. 7, 1903 and d. July 2, 1971. Survivors: daughter Gloria Peer; brothers, Adam Ruf, Ca, and Karl Ruf, Shattuck; sisters, Hannah Deal, Harrah, Minnie Bartel, Calif., and twin sister, Leah Taylow, Duncan, Okla; and two granddaughters.

RUF, Wesley C.
b. 21 Sep 1912, Shattuck, Oklahoma
d. 8 Jun 2006 - Torrington, Wyoming
From Casper Star Tribune, Casper, WY - 11 June 2006
Buried at Valley View Cemetery. Son of David and Mollie (Behm) Ruf. On Oct. 23, 1936, he married Margaret LATTIN in Gering, Neb. His wife died in 1999. Survivors include a daughter, Carol Diedrichsen of Torrington; two sons, Charles Ruf of Shattuck, Okla., and Ronald Ruf of Torrington; a sister, Irene Schmidt of Denver; two brothers, Edward Ruf of Denver and Ralph Ruf of Lakeside, Calif.; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Ruby and Esther.

RUFENACHT, Celia
b. 6 Jul 1889, Ransom
d. abt 1980, Wakeeney
From Great Bend Tribune, Great Bend
She married William NIMZ Aug. 6, 1905 at Ransom. He died in 1967. She was a homemaker. Survivors are four sons: Leroy and Marvin, both of Wkeeney, W. G. of Goodland, and Fred of Healy; two daughters, Mrs. N. G. (Emma) Moody of Wakeeney and Mrs. Wilbur (Marjorie) Cotten of Hoisington; three sisters, Mrs. John Mishler of Ransom, Mrs. Ida Todd of Fort Collins, Colo., and Mrs. Eva Hoppersmith of Spokane, Wash.

Ruff, Alex, Sr.
b. 27 January 1884, Kolb, Russia
d. 19 August, 1958, Yakima, Wash.
Germans from Russia in the Yakima Valley Prior to 1940.
Alex was married in Russia to Mary Elizabeth Meyer, who was born January 6, 1885 in Kolb, Russia. This union produced eight children. The four oldest were born in Russia. They were, Molly, Lydia, Pauline and Mary Kay (who died in Ritzville, Wa. when young). The family came to the U.S. in 1913. The four youngest children were born in the U.S. They were Alex Ruff, Jr., Gloria, Victor and Godfrey. Alex Sr.'s wife, Mary Elizabeth Meyer Ruff died July 28, 1945. Alex Ruff, Jr. was born April 8, 1914 at Ritzville, Wa. He married Martha Marie Lapp, b. November 10, 1919, at Golden Valley, N.D. She was the daughter of Martin Lapp and Sophia Mittlesteadt. Alex, Jr. and Martha Marie Lapp are the parents of Arvid Eugene and Diana Fay Sevier.

RUFF, Alexander
b. 17 Aug 1905 - Keneges, Crimea
d. 20 Mar 1997 - Coeur of Alene, Idaho
From Heritage Review, Vo. 27, No. 2, June 1997
He came with his family to the United States in 1911. He married Erna UHL June 6, 1928 in Center, ND. She died in 1984. He married Eva COOK Jun 10, 1987, in Coeur d'Alene. Survivors include his wife at home; two sons, Larry, Mount Vernon, WA, and Dean, Yakima, WA; one daughter, Delaine Preston, Post Falls, Idaho.

RUFF, Alma M. - See Alma M. Garmon

RUFF, Alvina M.
b. 17 Oct 1920 - Newton, Kansas
d. 24 Sep 1999 - Wichita, Kansas
From Hutchinson News - Sunday, September 26, 1999
Daughter of David and Mary Elizabeth Weinmeister Ruff. On Nov. 20, 1945, she married Charles W. BILLETER at Hutchinson. He died Feb. 20, 1982. Survivors include: two sons, David W.and Scott H.; a brother, Raymond "Ike" Ruff, Newton. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Henry and Herman Ruff; and three sisters, Marie Ruff, Eva Smith and Esther Anderson.

RUFF, Anna C.
b. 2 Feb 1913 - Norton County, Kansas
d. 15 Jul 2004 - Logan, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Saturday, July 17, 2004, Hays Daily News - Saturday, July 17, 2004
Born Feb. 2, 1913, in Logan to John George and Anna Leah (Munchmeier) Ruff. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale (Graf), May 13, 1967. Survivors include nieces and nephews. A graveside service at St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria.

RUFF, Clara
b. 31 May 1921 - Billings, Montana
d. 8 Dec 2006 - Billings, Montana
From Billings Gazette, Billings, MT - 11 Dec 2006
She was born May 31, 1921, to Jacob and Mabel Ruff in Billings. On Sept. 10, 1941, she married her sweetheart, George J. REITER. To this union of marriage, three daughters were born: Dorothy, Gloria and Diana. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 59 years, George, who died in 2000; her brothers, Jake and Victor Ruff; her sisters, Molly Bekel, Mary Zier and Katherine Weisgarber. She leaves behind her daughters, Dorothy (Marvin) Thompson, Gloria (LeRoy) Roll, Diana (Dick) Emmons, all of Billings; her grandchildren, Curt (Melanie) Thompson, Marva Dyba (Tom); Terry and Theresa Roll, Lisa (Robb) Laird, Rich and Brian Emmons; her great-grandchildren, Anthony and Aaron Thompson, Kirsten and Zach Dyba, Molly, Meghan and Nickolaus Laird; her brother, John (Marylou) Ruff of Billings; sisters, Lydia Papka of Billings, and Freda (John) Saur of Henderson, Nev.; and many nieces and nephews, including special nieces, Anna and Debby. Interment at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

RUFF, Dale C.
b. 17 Apr 1910 - Ness City, Kansas
d. 2 Nov 2003 - Rossville, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, November 4, 2003
Son of William Edward and Elizabeth Kitterman Ruff. In 1940, he married Marsella STADLER. She preceded him in death. Survivors include: a son; a daughter; and two grandsons.
Graveside service in Ness City Cemetery, Ness City.

RUFF, Dee Ann
b. 25 Jul 1938 - Bayard, Nebraska
d. 8 Jul 2006 - Forest Grove, Oregon
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 11 Jul 2006
Graveside services at the Gales Creek Cemetery in Gales Creek Ore. One of four children born to Elmer and Blanche Ruff. Dee was united in marriage to Dwaine F. STEINBRECHER, Jan. 12, 1956. Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Dwaine; sons and a daughter-in-law, Gerald L. Steinbrecher of Sacramento, Calif., Ronald R. Steinbrecher of Forest Grove, Ore., William F. and Janet Steinbrecher of Oregon City, Ore.; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents and three siblings.

RUFF, Donald
b. 16 Jul 1930 - Fort Collins, Colorado
d. 10 Feb 2004 - Windsor, Colorado
From Published Saturday, February 14, 2004 Fort Collins Colorado Coloradoan , Greeley Tribune, February 15, 2004
Born to Henry and Ernestine (Hilgenberg) Ruff. He married Lois J. WHICKER in June 1956 at St. Paul's Congregational Church in Greeley. They later divorced. She died April 5, 1999. He married Dorothy (Green) MILLER Sept. 1, 1972, in Las Vegas. His mother died when he was 13 months old. His father married Ann Howe when Donald was 4 years old, and she raised him as her own. Survivors include his spouse, Dorothy "Dottie" Ruff of Greeley; a son, Christopher D. "Chris" Ruff (Cydney) of Windsor; two daughters, Lori J. Erlenbusch (Kenneth) of Lemmon, S.D., and Liesa Brown (Glynn) of New Orleans; a stepson, George Edwin Miller of Platteville; four grandchildren, Lindsey Ruff of Hubert, N.C., Mackenzie Ruff of Windsor, Derek Ruff of Windsor, and Blake Erlenbusch of Lemmon; two sisters, Doris Meyer (Vern) of Windsor and Gladys Pfeif (Harold) of Windsor.

RUFF, Elnora Luella Steinert - See Elnora Luella Ochs

RUFF, Eva Katherine - See Eva Katherine Walter

RUFF, Ferne Elizabeth
b. abt 1914
d. 6 Jan 2001 - Riverdale, California
From Wichita Eagle - Wednesday, January 17, 2001
Survivor: niece, Susan Tuzicka.

RUFF, Fred M., Jr.
b. 16 Nov 1915, Fort Collins, Colo
d. 5 Jan 1962, Greeley, Colo
Kirchenbote
Son of Gottfried Ruff and Leona Derr.

RUFF, George
b. 18 Nov 1912 - Argentina, South America
d. 10 Apr 2005 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld , Scottsbluff, NE - 12 Apr 2005
Interment at the Mitchell Cemetery. Born to George and Mary (Foos) Ruff. In 1937, he married Elizabeth WEBER in Scottsbluff. His survivors include his sons, Rodney (Elaine) Ruff of El Cajon, Calif., Doug (Carol) Ruff of Scottsbluff; daughter- in-law, Claire Ruff of Salt Lake City, Utah; grandchildren, Gwen Compan of Las Vegas, Nev., Rachel Ruff of Scottsbluff, Suzanne Ruff of Grand Island, Jennifer Ruff of Lincoln, Sean Ruff of Washington, Brandon (Melissa) Ruff; and great- grandson, Coston of Salt Lake City, Utah, brother, Robert Ruff of Sterling, Colo.; sisters, Martha Eisele, of Valley Falls, Kan., Elizabeth Fritzler of Greeley, Colo., Helen Morris of York, Pa.; and brother-in-law, Albert (Mildred) Weber of Minatare. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth, sons, Jerry and Curtis, brothers, Ed and Henry and sisters, Clara and Lydia.

RUFF, George J.
b. 12 Mar 1888 - Russia
d. 4 Dec 1974 - Russell, Kansas
Obit Card
He married Ida GUNTHER, July 5, 1911, at Russell. Survivors are the widow; son, Eugene, Kansas City; daughter: Mrs. Clifton Pangburn, Corona del mar, Calif.; sister, Mrs. Sophia Wolf, Russell; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Russell City Cemetery.

RUFF, Harry E.
B.  5 Jun 1905 Hodgeman, Kansas
D.  31 Jan 2002 - Atchison, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, February 2, 2002
Son of Walter S. and Leila Walters Ruff. On Aug. 5, 1926, he married Ruby A. GRAFF at Lewis. She died March 18, 1983. On Aug. 1, 1984, he married Leola BIESER at Kinsley. She died in November 1993. Survivors include: a daughter; four grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Restlawn Memorial Park, Coffeyville.

RUFF, Herman A.
b. 1 Feb 1914, Newton
d. 27 Jan 1997, Newton
From Hutchinson (KS) News - January 29, 1997
In October, 1973, he married Helen BRODHAGEN. She died in 1973. In 1974, he married Norma KLASSEN at Newton. She survives.

RUFF, Ida W. - See Ida W. Ginther

RUFF, John L.
b. 6 Oct 1921 - Wellington, Kansas
d. 23 Apr 2006 - Wichita, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Son of Ivy and Anna Williams Ruff. On March 4, 1942, he married Margaret BIEBERSTEIN in Newton. She died Sept. 10, 1999. Survivors include: two daughters, Vicky Judge, Attica, and Peggy Salter, Oregon, Ill.; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers; two sisters; and a granddaughter. Interment in Attica Cemetery.

RUFF, Susanna Elizabeth
b. 9 Jan 1889, Oberdorf
d. 26 Sep 1959, Greeley, colo
Kirchenbote
Daughter of Gottfried Ruff and Susanna Hergert. Married Alexander Stiley who was b. Apr 21, 1886 in Oberdorf and d. July 6, 1958 in Greeley, Colo.

RUFF, Theodosia R. - See Theodosia R. Yeagy

RUGAN, Clara - See Clara Ahrens

RUHL, Mary
b. 25 Aug 1917, Fort Morgan, CO
d. 18 June 2003, Fort Morgan, CO

Fort Morgan Times, 06-19-03
Daughter of Peter and Maria Ruhl. She married Raymond Brandt on Dec. 6, 1936, in Fort Morgan. Survivors include one daughter, Barbara Marie Snodgrass of Roseburg, Ore.; three sons, Raymond R. Brandt of Colonial Beach, Va., Ronald Brandt of Broomfield and Stan Brandt of Germantown, Md.; five sisters, Lydia Schlothauer, Ruth Brandt and Emma Schlothauer, all of Fort Morgan, Virginia Schimpf of Colorado Springs and Wilma Moore of Denver; three brothers, Peter Ruhl Jr. and Wilbert Ruhl, both of Fort Morgan, and Don "Chick" Ruhl of Brush; 14 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.Mrs. Brandt was preceded in death by her husband and her parents. Interment in Riverside
Cemetery.

RUHL, Mollie
b. 10 Mar 1906 - Kraft, Russia
d. 14 Jul 2003 - Brush, Colorado
From Fort Morgan Times, Fort Morgan, Colorado - July 15, 2003
Born to Frederick and Katherine Ruhl. The Ruhl family came to the United States in 1911. Mr. Ruhl died in 1918 and she helped her mother support the family by working. On Jan. 26, 1926, she married William FRIEHAULF, JR., in Brush. Survivors include two children, Harley Frihauf of Brush and Mary Lou Petersen of Moorcroft, Wyo.; five grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Friehauf was preceded in death by her husband, Bill; three sisters, Katie Koehler, Marie Bales and Anna Carpenter; one brother, Henry Ruhl, and her parents. Interment will follow in the Brush Memorial Cemetery.

RUMMEL, Ethel Alvina - See Ethel Alvina Schulz

RUNDELL, Bertha
b. 3 Feb 1891, Darlow
d. 26 July 1981, Salina
From Hutchinsono News - Wednesday, July 29, 1981
She married Clarence RUNDELL. He died in 1960.
Survivors: four sons, Lawrnce Rundell, Salina; Verle Rundell, Hot Springs, Ark.; Eldon Rundell, Harrisburg, Ill.; Don Rundell, Mobile, Ala.; four daughters, Talitha Bachman, Mesa, Ariz.; Elsie Rose, Sun Lake, Ariz.; Frances Reigle, Wamego; Nadine Bainman, San Francisco, Calif.

RUNGE, Lily Sophie - See Lily Sophie Mueller

RUNGE, Sophia - See Sophia Runge

RUNNION, Mabel Grace Schneidmiller - See Mabel Grace Neville

RUPERT, Sharon M.
b. 25 Mar 1943 - Columbus, Kansas
d. 16 Jun 2004 - Hutchison , Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Friday, June 18, 2004
On June 6, 1960, she married Richard L. KOEHN at McPherson. He survives. Other survivors include: a son, Jim A., Canton; two daughters, Gina Middleton, Canton, and Becky Hanna, Hillsboro; her mother, Henrietta Rupert, Canton; three brothers, Butch Rupert, Cheyenne, Wyo., Gary Rupert, Salina, and Kim Rupert, Wichita; a sister, Karen McKinney, Klamath Falls, Ore.; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Graveside service in Empire Cemetery, Galva.

RUPP, Alice
b. 15 Feb 1915 - Antonino
d. 20 Sep 2005 - Wichita, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - September 24, 2005
Born to Joseph H. and Sophia (Pfannenstiel) Rupp. She married Ambrose HERRMAN on Aug. 16, 1932, in Liebenthal. Survivors include five sons, Eugene Herrman, Ivan Herrman, Larry Herrman, Harvey Herrman and Randy Herrman; two daughters, Irma Loveland, and Debra Ann Mohammed; a brother, Mark J. Rupp, Wichita; six sisters, Sandra Moore, Wichita, Irene Leiker, Lucille Rupp and Pauline Weigel, all of Hays, Zita Zimmerman and Catherine Geyer, both of Canon City, Colo.; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, a son, Zeno, and two daughters, Joann and Arlene, five brothers, Marcellus, Severin, Harry, Virgil and Hank Rupp, and by two sisters, Mary Werth and Anne Cox.

RUPP, Alvina M.
b. 29 Feb 1912 - Munjor, Kansas
d. 2 Jul 2002 - Hays, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - July 4, 2002
She was born Feb. 29, 1912, at Munjor, the daughter of Alex J. and Rosa Sauer Rupp. On April 16, 1934, she married William J. HERONEMA at Liebenthal. He died Sept. 2, 1957. Survivors include: two sons, LeRoy, Hays, and Eddie, Pratt; a sister, Adelaide Teti, Las Vegas; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by an infant son; a brother, Joe; a sister, Mathilda Gross; and several stepbrothers and stepsisters. . Burial will be in the church cemetery.

RUPP, Brian J.
b. 20 Jul 1940 - Hays, Kansas
d. 26 Mar 2005 - Orlando, Floridia
From Hays Daily News - Tuesday, April 4, 2006
Born to Ig and Mary (Wolf) Rupp. Survivors include two brothers, John Rupp and wife, Arlene, Ellis, and Tim Rupp and wife, Terri, New Smyrna Beach, Fla.; three sisters, Marilyn Rupp, ASC, Wichita, Glenna L. Lewis, Orlando, and Anita L. Gilmore and husband, Walt, Altamonte Springs, Fla.; and a sister-in-law, Carol Rupp, Winfield; eight nephews; and 11 nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ig and Mary (Wolf) Rupp; two brothers, Roger Rupp and Roger Rupp, D.D.S. and two sisters, Mary Rupp and his twin sister, Edwarda.

RUPP, Elizabeth M.
b. 3 Feb 1922 - Hays, Kansas
d. 10 Jan 2004 - Hays, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Sunday, January 11,2004
Born to Alois H. and Dorothy (Younger) Rupp. She married Jack E. STRUBLE on Sept. 2, 1942, in Hays. He died May 20, 1980. Survivors include a son, David, Hays; a daughter, Nancy Chestnut, Hays; two sisters, Mary Ann Leiker and Anita Leiker, both of Hays; six grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; three great-grandchildren; seven stepgreat-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Al Rupp, and a grandson, Michael Smith. Burial in St. Joseph Cemetery.

RUPP, Henry P.
b. 28 Jan 1926 - Ellis County, Kansas
d. 27 Mar 2004 - Hays, Kansas
From Great Bend Tribune - March 28, 2004
Son of Andrew and Adelaide Rupp. He married Sally BRUNGARDT Feb. 5, 1982, at Hays. Survivors include his wife of the home. three daughters, Jessica Rupp of the home; Katrina McCormick of Springfield, Mo., and Jackie Johnson of Kansas City; two brothers, Mike Rupp and Marvin Rupp, both of Hays; one sister, Blanche VonLintel of Hays; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Brad Rupp; and two brothers, Fred Rupp and infant Harlow Rupp. Burial will be at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Hays.

RUPP, Irene
b. 1 Feb 1915 - Victoria, Kansas
d. 19 Jan 2003 - Russell, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - January 20, 2003
Born to John and Katherine (Schmidtberger) Rupp. She married Emil HOFF on Jan. 4, 1938, in Gorham. He died July 16, 1996. Survivors include a daughter, Shirley Brungardt, Russell; a brother, Linus Rupp, Bushton; four sisters, Olinda Schantz, Colorado Springs, Colo., Sally Sullivan, Garden City, Alice Wasinger, Hutchinson, and Tina Rome, Hays; and a grandchild. Burial in St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria.

RUPP, Kathryn
b. 13 Sep 1907 - Gorham, Kansas
d. 4 Aug 2003 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Great Bend (Kan) Tribune - Thursday, August 6, 2003
Daughter of Joseph and Katie Dechant Rupp. She married John ZIMMERMAN Oct. 14, 1930, at Ness City. He died in 1997. Survivors include two sons, Wilbur Zimmerman of Westwood and Gerald Zimmerman of Concord, Calif.; two daughters, Viola Barnard of Cody, Wyo., and Betty McCoy of Great Bend; three brothers, Mike Rupp and Paul Rupp, both of Garden City, and Adam Rupp of Fort Dodge; five sisters, Pauline Kaiser of Garden City, Mary Eggers of Tulsa, Okla., Julia Stoecklein of Hutchinson, Elvira Billinger of Scott City and Rita Riebel of Minneola; 14 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, John Rupp and Frank Rupp. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Ness City.

RUPP, Kenneth D.
b. 7 Dec 1917, Moundridge
d. 22 Dec 1994, Newton
From Newspaper Clipping
Son of Otto and Stella Rupp. Survivors include: three sons: Brad, Rob and Dan; daughter, Angela Rupp; a brother, Carl,,Denver, Colo.; a sister, Helen Rupp, Newton.

RUPP, Linus Joseph
b. 13 Mar 1930 - Victoria, Kansas
d. 26 Dec 2005 - Wichita, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, December 29, 2005
Son of John and Catherine Schmidtberger Rupp. On Nov. 9, 1948, he married Bernice WEIGEL in Emmeram. He later married Mary Ann SPORING June 17, 1998, in Canon City, Colo. She survives. Other survivors include: three sons, Curt and Fred Rupp, both of Bushton, and John Rupp, Greenwood, Ind.; a daughter, Jan Yanda, Gorham; two stepsons, Tim Robbins, Anchorage, Alaska, and Bill Robbins, Greeley, Colo.; two stepdaughters, Tina Sims, Bushton, and Katrina Sims, Lorraine; three sisters, O'Linda Schantz, Colorado Springs, Colo., Alice Wasinger, Hutchinson, and Albertine Rome, Hays; 18 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Clarence, Daniel, Edward and Elmer; four sisters, Irene Hoff, Albina Rupp, Blondie Dreiling and Sally Sullivan; an infant sister, Albertine Helen Rupp; and a grandson.

RUPP, Marie A. - See Marie A. Backer

RUPP, Michael
b. 23 Jul 1916 - Ness City, Kansas
d. 12 Mar 2006 - Elkhart, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, March 13, 2006
Son of Joseph and Catherine Dechant Rupp. On July 23, 1940, he married Ermina BRUNGARDT in Garden City. She survives. Other survivors include: three sons, Melvin, Garden City, James, Denver, and Ralph, Fairfield Glade, Tenn.; five daughters, Eileen Doak, Wichita, Evelyn Betts, Holcomb, Alice Walsh, Cadez, Ky., Janice Burling, St. Martinville, La., Marilyn Buhr, Plymouth, Minn.; two brothers, Paul, Garden City, and Adam, Dodge City; four sisters, Mary Eggers, Broken Arrow, Okla., Julia Stoecklein, Hutchinson, Rita Riebel, Minneola, and Elvira Billinger, Scott City; 18 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by two brothers, John and Frank Rupp; and two sisters, Kathryn Zimmerman and Pauline Kaiser. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Garden Cemetery.

RUPP, Millie - See Millie Beier

RUPP, Norman,Lee
b. 19 Nov 1942 - Ellis County, Kansas
d. 15 Jan 2007 - Hays, Kansas
From Hutchison (Kan) News - Wednesday, January 17, 2007
He was born Nov. 19, 1942, in Ellis County, the son of Evelyn Schmeidler Rupp. On May 25, 1963, he married Phyllis WEBER in Ellis. She survives. Other survivors include: a son, Rick, Ellis; three daughters, Brenda Hawk, McPherson, Tammy Crist, Bourbonnais, Ill., and Sheri Krause, Ellis; three brothers, Al, Hays, Clarence, Ellis, and Jim, Lakewood, Colo.; two sisters, Helen Richardson, New Braunfels, Texas, and Rose Egger, Hays; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn; and two brothers, Anton and John. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery.

RUPP, Pauline
b. 4 Jul 1888
d. 3 Jun 1943
Married Roney DREHER

RUPP, Pauline J.
b.24 Sep 1909 - Gorham, Kansas
d. 22 Jan 2004 - Garden City, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, January 24, 2004
Daughter of Joseph and Katie Dechant Rupp. On Feb. 5, 1940, she married Julius MEIER at Garden City. He died Jan. 13, 1944. Then on Oct. 5, 1966, she married Walter KAISER at Garden City. He died April 4, 1988. Survivors include: a daughter, Joyce Nevin, Garden City; three brothers, Paul and Mike Rupp, Garden City, and Adam Rupp, Fort Dodge; four sisters, Julia Stoecklein, Hutchinson, Rita Riebel, Minneola, Elvira Billinger, Scott City, and Mary Eggers, Broken Arrow, Okla.; three grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by: two brothers, John and Frank Rupp; and a sister, Kathryn Zimmerman. Burial will be in Valley View Cemetery, Garden City.

RUPP, Robert A.
b. 16 Sep 1923 - Kansas City, Missouri
d. 5 Mar 2006 - Hoisington, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, March 5, 2006
Son of Louis and Clara Wolf Rupp. On Jan. 12, 1957, he married Dorothy M. ENGEL in Springfield, Minn. She died May 21, 2001. Survivors include: a sister, Lillian Foster, Fort Collins, Colo.; a brother, Melvin Rupp and his wife, Rosemary, Hays; and numerous nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by a sister, Garneth Minor. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery, Hoisington.

RUPP, Ruby Faye, Kater - See Ruby Faye Laffery

RUPPEL, David
b. 22 Mar 1902 Kraft, Russia
d. 26 May 1958, Denver, CO

RUPPENTHAL, Paul Whitaker
b. 1 Apr unk - Russell, Kansas
d. 24 Aug 1910 - Kansas City, Kansas
He is only child of John P. and Viola Ruppenthal.

RUSCH, Henry
b. 10 Sep 1907 - Sugar City, Colorado
d. 11 Feb 2001 - Greeley, Colorado
Greeley Tribune Greeley, Colorado 02-13-01.
He was born Sept. 10, 1907 to George Henry and Anna Elizabeth (Schmidt) Rusch in Sugar City. On Jan. 1, 1930, he married Lydia SCHNEIDER in Ault. She died Dec. 17, 1948. On June 23, 1951, he married Leah MAUL in Greeley.. Survivors are his wife, Leah Rusch of Greeley; one son, Hubert L. Rusch of Greeley; one step-son, Kenneth Maul of Las Vegas; one daughter, Gladys H. Geist of Gould; one stepdaughter, June Petersen Brown of Greeley; one brother, Albert Rusch of McCook, Neb.; five sisters, Esther Standley of Stayton, Ore., Rachel Taylor of Greeley, Alma Borgens and Margie Schneider, both of Fort Collins, and Betty Schmier of La Salle; nine grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Five sisters, Elizabeth Dill, Kathryn Bauer, Hannah Bauer, Bertha Eckhart, and Mary Schneider; and two brothers, George Rush and John Rusch, are deceased. Interment is at Linn Grove Cemetery.

RUSCH, Katie
b. abt 1913
d. 1 Oct 2002
From The Rockie Mountain News - October 2, 2002
Beloved mother of Harvey, Tommie, David Rusch, Della Lathrop, Cleta Morgan, Mildred Weber. Visitation , Thursday 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services Friday 10/4/2002 ,1:00 p.m. Highland Chapel, Internment at Highland Cemetery

RUSSELL, Elizabeth -  See Elizabeth Schick

RUSSELL, Ella E. - See Ella Reiswig

RUSSELL, Leona D. - See Leona D. Sander

RUSSELL, Victoria Lynn - See Victoria Lynn Unruh

RUSSELL, Walter "Leo"
b. 9 Sep 1918 - Perryton, Texas
d. 6 Sep 2002 - Wichita, Kansas
From Wichita Eagle, Sunday, September 7, 2003
He was one of four children. He married a Kansas farm girl, Leona D. SANDER, an R.N. he met at a dance. They had five children. Survivors: children, Leon R. of Dallas, Aron R. of Wichita, Linnea K. Opatmy of Houston, Tx, Clayton K. of Kingman, AZ; brother, C.D. Russell of Perryton, TX; sister, Virginia Ruth Shawver of Wichita; grandchildren, Joshua Smith, Clinton R. Russell both of Wichita, Laura A. Russell, Charles H. Russell both of Dallas, Derrek Raine of Wichita, his grandson of the heart. Preceded in death by wife, Leona D. Russell on Sept. 2, 2003; son, Clinton K. Russell; brother, Harris Russell; parents, H.R. Russell and Willie Mae Sander.

RUST, Frieda Krohn - See Frieda Schulze

RUTT, Alice - See Alice Schreiner

RUTZ, Amelia Maude
b. 27 Nov 1906 - Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
d. 18 Apr 2004 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld , Scottsbluff, NE - 21 Apr 2004
Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Park. Born to Henry and Mary Elizabeth (Huwa) Rutz. She was one of 10 children born to the couple; they had five sons and five daughters. At the age of one, Maude and her family moved to Greeley, Colo. Later, when her father died at age 47, the family moved to Scottsbluff. Maude met and married Frank John COLLOPY on Dec. 24, 1925. She worked as a telephone operator for her brothers, Herb and John Rutz. Maude and her sister Lillie owned and operated the Lincoln Heights Grocery for 16 years. Her husband died December 1978. She is survived by her sister, Pauline "Polly" Farris, of Reno, Nev.; brother, John, and his wife, Velma Rutz, of Scottsbluff; son, Bill Collopy, and his wife Kay, of Scottsbluff; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank; son Frank "Junior"; sisters, Mary, Lillie and Sarah; and brothers, Dave, Jack, Jim and Herb.

RUTZ, Lydia - See Lydia Weber

RUTZ, Mollie
b. Unterdorf
d. Sep 1982
Yakima Herald Republic, Sep 24, 1982
Married Oct 16, 1904 to George Peil. In 1907 they went to Canada. Survivors: sons, Alex Peil of Prosser, George Raymond Peil of Portland, Oregon; daughters, Pauline Ross of Gering, Nebr., Mollie Roe of Seattle, Wash., Hilda Thorsen and Ruth Bettendorf of Portland, Oregon, Bertha Zimbelman of Sumner, Helen Roab of Sunnyside and Clara Turner of Renton, Wash.

RUTZ, Velma I. - See Velma I. Timmons

RYAN, Ada - See Ada Reisig

RYAN, Leona R. - See Leona R. Wegele

RYEL, Neva Lucille
b. 30 Oct 1909 - Aline, Oklahoma
d. 3 Dec 3004 - Canadian, Texas
From Enid News - Sunday, December 5, 2004
A graveside service at Gage Cemetery. Born to Edgar A. and Bessie Dean Jones Ryel. After her father's death in 1916, she was raised by her father's mother. She married Alvine W. FUNK Aug. 23, 1927. He died in 1972. In 1974 she married Carl SCHULTZ . He died in 1983. She married Frank LAMB in 1986. Surviving are three daughters, Billie Leigh Ehlers of Follett, Texas, DonNeva Darlene Travis of Higgins, Texas, and Sheryl Ann Braithwaite of Kennewick, Wash.; 19 grandchildren; 41 great grandchildren; and 17 great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her two husbands, Alvin and Carl, she was preceded in death by two sons