Lower Volga Village Project

STEINMARK, Mrs. Elva Lois
b. 4 July 1910, Colorado Springs, Colo.
d. Dec 1992, Wheat Ridge, Colorado
Denver Post, Dec 27 & 29, 1992
On June 11, 1933, she married William Steinmark in Mitchell, Neb. She is survived by a son, Kirk, and four grandchildren, Michael Ryan, Daniel Ryan, Krysta White and Erin Ryan.

STEINMARK, Mrs. Katherine E.
b. 5 Oct 1895, Holstein, Russia
d. 7 Dec 1979, Scottsbluff, Nebr.
Star-Herald, Dec 9, 1979
She and her husband moved on Feb 11, 1913, from Russia to Winnipeg, Canada.

STEINMARK, Melvin
b. 19 Oct 1931, Scottsbluff
d. Dec 1975, Minatare, Nebr.
Star-Herald, Dec 9, 1975
Survivors include daughter Melanie Ann; son Rodney LeRoy; mother Mrs. Katharine Steinmark of Scottsbluff; brothers Dave, Reuben, Robert, and Norman; sisters Mrs Lyda Schneider, Mrs. Elsa Lundgren; Mrs. Mary Klein, Mrs. Esther Willman, Mrs. Freida Deitz, and Mrs. Dorothy Reichert. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn.

STEINMARK, Samuel
b. 10 Sep 1920, Wyoming
d. 22 April 1983, Colorado
Rocky Mountain News, May 9, 1983
He married June Studemann on Jan 12, 1945. Survivors: wife, daughter Toni Marie Steinmark; sisters Lydia Newhauser of Golden, Elizabeth McKinstry of Littleton and Rachel Engleman of Aurora.

STEINMETZ, Victor
b. 22 Jul 1922 - Hardin, Montana
d. 22 Mar 2007 - Big Timber, Montana
From Billings Gazette, Billings, MT - 25 Mar 2007
He was born July 22, 1922, in Hardin, a son of Henry and Eva Burnhart Steinmetz. Vic married Amelia HEISER on Feb. 10, 1948. His parents; sisters, Lea Hert, Lydia Schaak, Elizabeth Steinmetz and Esther Zimmer; and brothers Fred, Emmanuel and Henry Steinmetz, preceded Vic in death. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Amelia; three daughters, Jane (Steve) Pitsch of Big Timber, Marjorie (Vince) Haugeto and Wanda (Greg) Kukowski of Colorado; his brother, Harry (Jean) Steinmetz of Hardin; seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Interment in the Fairview Cemetery.

STEITZ, Benjamin
b. 7 Sep 1909 - Otis, Kansas
d. 9 Jul 2003 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Great Bend (Kan) Tribune, July 10, 2003
Son of Conrad C. and Mary Brack Steitz. He married Martha V. WAGNER June 8, 1930, at Otis. She died ZMrch 11, 1980. Survivors include one daughter, Judith Kahnk of Elkhorn, Neb.; one sister, Leah Lehmann of Hoisington; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Elmer Steitz; and one sister Esther Yakel. Burial will be at Lutheran Cemetery in Otis.

STEITZ, Katherine
b. 29 Aug 1897, Russia
d. 1974, Rush County, Kansas
From Obituary
She came to the U.S. in 1900. She married Jacob STEITZ on Dec. 7, 1916, at Rush Center. He passed away Aug. 19, 1973. Surviving are four daughters: Mrs. Earl (Gerneta) Healzer of Ness City; Mrs. Dave (Leona) Keil of Greeley, Colo.; Mrs. Marvin (Ruby) Krug of LaCrosse; Mrs. Bill (Wilma) Steadman of Great Bend; four sons: Reinhold of Garden City; Eberhardt of Elkhart; Leland of Bison; Maynard of Springfield, Ill.

STEITZ, Martha
b. 25 May 1905 - Barton County, Kansas
d. Aug 6 2003 - Hoisington, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, August 7, 2003
Daughter of Phillip and Anna Brack Steitz. On Aug. 17, 1924, she married Albert STEINERT at Milberger. He died March 15, 1996. Survivors include: three sons, Eugene, Russell, Robert Lee, Aurora, Colo., and Kenneth, Great Bend; two daughters, Alberta Brack, Hoisington, and Anna Marie Powell, Salina; 19 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Waldean; three brothers, Constain, Edward and Richard; and a sister, Rachel Schrater. Burial will be in Lutheran Cemetery, Otis.

STEITZ, Mrs. Mary (maiden name and husband's name unknown)
(Funeral Card):
Born: Sept. 4, 1882 -- Died: March 20, 1959
Services: Otis, Kansas

STELTING, Carl
b. 4 Sep 1906 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 27 Nov 2005 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hillsboro Star Journal - November 30, 2005
Son of Karl and Mary (Funk) Stelting. Survivors include his wife, Erma Stelting of Hillsboro; son, Gordon Stelting of Beatrice, Neb.; three stepsons, Roger Haefke of Wichita, Charles Haefke of Gladstone, Neb., and Duane Haefke of Shelbyville, Ky.; and a daughter, Alice Claassen of Wichita.

STENGEL, Jim, Sr.
b. 1 Apr 1926 - Milbank, South Dakota
d. 3 Apr 2006 - Naples, Floriada
From Casper Star Tribune, Casper, WY - Friday, May 12, 2006
He married Dorothy Mavis FUDGE in 1949. His wife, Mavis, died in 1976 and in 1979, he married Jean Gannon Jones of Milbank, a former high school classmate.
Survivors include his wife, Jean, of Milbank and Naples, Fla.; son, Jim Stengel and his wife of Casper; two daughters, Deb Stengel of Sarasota, Fla., and Cynthia Stengel and her partner of Durango, Colo.; three grandsons, including two in Casper; two stepdaughters, Jan Martin and her husband of Rapid City, S.D., and Leigh Ann Bury of Sioux Falls, S.D.; four step-grandchildren and one great-grandson and numerous other family members. He was preceded in death by his first wife and a son, Mark Jeffrey Stengel.

STENZEL, Alex
b. 5 Mar 1889 (sic) - Russia
d. 7 Jul 1978 - Windsor, Colorado
Denver Post 7/9/1978
He came to the United States in 1901. He married Eva MARTIN in Windsor February 5, 1917. She died May 25, 1971. They had two sons, and a daughter.

STENZEL, Amilia
b. abt 1879
d. 4 Nov 1960 - LaCrosse, Kansas
Her husband preceded her in death one week earlier on October 28.
(Note: See Obit for J. E. Stenzel - First name is Amilia, but maiden name not given.)

STENZEL, Clara A.
b. 12 Oct 1911 - Russell, Kansas
d. 22 Nov 1996 - Hays, Kansas
Daughter of Gus and Lydia Rein Stenzel. She married Julius H. BENDER on June 10, 1934, in Bazine. He died July 15, 1982. No children, but brothers and 2 sisters.

STENZEL, Doris M.
b. 11 Apr 1920 - Marion County, Kansas
d. 22 Nov 2006 - Marion, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Friday, November 24, 2006
She was preceded in death by her husband, August HETT, in 1985. Survivors include a son, Mick Hett of Aulne; a daughter, Anita Brookens of Marion; a sister, FernEtta Hoover of Marion; and four grandchildren. Burial will be in Marion Cemetery.

STENZEL, Elnora Othelia
b. abt 1911 Russell, Russell, Kansas
d. 22 May 1999 Goodland, , Kansas
Parents were Jacob E. and Emelia (Ebel) Stenzel. She married Victor OCHS on June 19, 1932, in Russell. He preceded her in death. Survivors include a son, Norman; a daughter, Barbara Burley. She was preceded in death by her husband, four brothers, and a sister.

STENZEL, Hazel
b. 1 Aug 1909 - Kansas
d. 19 Jun 2005 - Springfield, Missouri
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, June 22, 2005, Hillsboro Star Journal - Thursday, June 23, 2005
She married Milton R. STENZEL. He preceded her in death. Survivors include: three daughters, including, Donna Seifert, McPherson; a sister; 11 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Graveside service in Marion Cemetery.

STENZEL, Isabell
b. 16 Jan 1920 - Windsor, Colorado
d. Mar 2004 - Aurora, Colorado
From Fort Collins Coloradoan - Monday, March 8, 2004
Isabell Sumner was born the first of three children to Alex and Eva Stenzel. She met her loving husband, Roger (SUMMER), at Fitzsimmons Army Post, and they were married June 20, 1943. She was preceded in death by her husband and two brothers, Gene and Don. Remaining loving family includes a son, Jim, his wife, Molly, and their son, Chip (Matthew); a son, Dennis, his wife, Sue, and their children, Jessica and Zachary.

STENZEL, J. E.
b. 19 Dec 1877 - Russia
d. 28 Oct 1960 - LaCrosse, Kansas
Came to the United States in1899. Survivors are: widow, Amilia; daughters: Mrs. Victor Ochs, Utica; Mrs. Earl Busch, Eaton,Ill; sons: Ed, Hoisington; Albert, Denver; Paul, Dickinson, N.D.; R.A., Hutchinson; brothers: Gus, and Victor, both of Ness City; Alex, Windsor, C0; sisters: Mrs. Molly Millberger; Mrs. Marie Krug; Mrs. Pauline Schlitt, all Russell.
Note: See Obit for Amilia Stenzel, who died one week later.

STENZEL, John
b. 10 Sep 1884 - Russia
d. 10 Oct 1959 - Windsor, Colorado
He moved with parents to Russell in 1895. Survivors include: wife, AMALIA; daughters: Mrs. Hattie Stahl, Boulder; Mrs, Olga Lorenz, Denver; Mrs Virginia Casten, Windsor; son, Raymond, Kansas City; brothers: Alex, Windsor; Jake, Otis; Victor and Gus, Ness City; sisters: Mrs. Mary Krug, Mrs. Mollie Milberger both of Russell; Mrs Pauline Schlitt, Portland, Ore.

STENZEL, Julius G.
b. 19 Apr 1908 - Hoisington, Kansas
d. 4 Oct 1992 - Denver, Colorado
Son of Gustavo and Lidia Rein Stenzel. He married Mollie FOOS, on November 27, 1930, at Brownell. Survivors include: wife of the home; brother, Clarence, Ness City; sisters: Emma Pfannenstiel, Denver; Clara Bender, Hays; Doris Gabel, Forsyth, Mo.

STENZEL, Ralph V.
81st Birthday
Born in1922 - Russell, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, January 18, 2004
Ralph V. Stenzel, Ness City, will celebrate his 81st birthday Jan. 25. He was born in 1922 to Victor and Olinda Reinhardt Stenzel at Russell. In 1936 he moved with his parents to Bazine, where he farmed with his father. On Dec. 29, 1946, he married Irene M. MUSBACH at United Methodist Church in Ness City. He is a retired farmer and a member of the American Legion, Ness City, and the VFW, Ransom. He served with the 503rd HM Tank Co., in the European Theater during World War II at Bath, England; Normandy, Omaha Beach, St. Lo, France; Belgium, Holland, Battle of the Bulge and Berlin. He and his wife moved from the farm to Ness City in 1966. His children are Loren and Lynette Stenzel, Ness City, and the late Marvin Stenzel. He has two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

STENZEL, Roland A.
b. 5 May 1906 - Russell, Kansas
d. 19 Apr 1994 - Hutchinson, Kansas
Son Jake and Emilie Ebel Stenzel. On November 9, 1930, he married Julia C. MICHAELIS at Wellington. She died May 18, 1990. Survivors include: son: Jake; sisters: Elnora Ochs, Goodland; Edith Bush, Robinson, Ill

STEPHENSON, Charles L.
B. 8 Apr 1928 - Herington, Kansas
D. 20 Sept 1993 - Dodge City, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
Son of William Lewis and Emma Dora Meier Stephenson. Survivors include: two sisters, Louise Haywood, Topeka, and Ann Conner, Broken Arrow, Okla. Graveside service will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday in the Greencrest Cemetery, Dodge City.

STEPONICK, Alexander
b. 22 Aug 1918 - Pennsylvania
d. 6 Feb 1978 - Russell, Kansas
From Heinrich Galliart/Galyardt Family History - Glenn Mueller collection
Russell Record, Russell, Kansas, Thursday, February 9, 1978
Burial was in the church cemetery. He married Lucille Stoppel Nov. 7, 1945 at Lucas. She survives. Other survivors are a son, Alfred of Salina; three daughters, Mrs. Harlan (Alane) Radke of Milberger; Mrs. Don (Cleo) Mounday of Valley Center and Mrs. Steve (Marilyn) Weidner of Pueblo, Col.; his stepmother, Mrs. Vena Steponick of Russell; a brother, Michael of Russell; three sisters, Mrs. Herb (Mae) Blehm of Dorrance, Mrs. Jake (Olga) Reisig of Russell.

STEPONICK, Michael
b. 20 Feb 1924 - Russell, Kansas
d. 27 Oct 1997 - Russell, Kansas
From Information Furnished
Son of Alfred and Antonia Hadolowitz Steponick. On Sept. 29, 1946, he married Mildred G. STEINLE at Russell. She died Oct. 31, 1975. On Sept. 18, 1976, he married Faith STEPHENS PORTER at Russell. She survives. Other survivors include: a son, James Michael, Phoenix; two daughters, Sharon Kay Thiel, Lakewood, Colo.; Vicki Lynn Jordan, Valley Center; two stepsons, Roger Porter, Salina; Thomas Porter, Wichita; two sisters, Mae Blehm, Dorrance; Toni Bryant, Golden, Colo.; 5 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Alex, and a sister, Olga Reisig. Burial will be in St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Russell.

STEPONICK, Olga M.
b. 27 Nov 1921, Russell County
d. 27 Apr 1998, Russell
From Newspaper Clipping
Daughter of Alfred and Antonia Hadokowitz Steponick. She married Jacob D.REISIG October 6, 1945, Salina. He died December 23, 1990. Survivors: son, David J. Reisig; daughters: Shirey McNinch, Carol Sidlinger; brother, Mike Steponick, Russell; sisters: Mae Blehm, Dorrance; Toni Bryant, Golden, CO.

STERKEL, Dorothy Irene
b. 4 Apr 1937 - Bridgeport, Nebraska
d. 20 Apr 2004 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 23 Apr 2004
Interment will be at Oregon Trail Memorial Cemetery in Bridgeport. Born to Fred and Anna (Dobrinski) Sterkel. She married Eddie CLEAYS on March 29, 1955, in Harrisburg. She is survived by her husband, Eddie Cleays, of Scottsbluff; sons, Marvin Cleays and Randy Cleays, both of Scottsbluff; daughters and son-in-law, Cindy and Robert Kreiling of Minatare and Linda Landers of Gering; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers, Edward Dobrinski of Scottsbluff, Larry Sterkel of Gering, Roland Sterkel of Mitchell and Floyd Sterkel of Scottsbluff; sisters, Virginia Fleck and Shirley Fiegel, both of Torrington, and Linda Baker of Denver; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Fred "Sonny" Sterkel; infant brother, Donnie Sterkel; and sister, Betty Benzel.

STERKEL, George C.
b. 8 Aug 1928 - Bayard, Nebraska
d. 1 Jun 2003 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld , Scottsbluff, NE - 3 Jun 2003
Interment will be in the Bayard Cemetery. Born to Conrad and Emma (Rohrbouck) Sterkel. He married Elsie FISHER May 11, 1979, in Big Springs. She preceded him in death in 1989. He is survived by his sisters Bertha Staak, and Betty Kehm, both of Scottsbluff; brother Bob Sterkel, Bayard, ; Son: Berwynn Sterkel of Scottsbluff; daughter Georgene Olk of Alabama; and five grandchildren. His parents, wife and two brothers, Charles and Leonard preceded him in death.

STERKEL, Leroy
b. 3 Aug 1931 - Mead
d. 2 Jul 2002 - Ft Collins, CO.
From Coloradoan News published Thursday, July 4, 2002.
Interment will be in Resthaven Memory Gardens. Leroy Sterkel was born Aug. 3, 1931, in Mead to Mary Rothe and John Sterkel. Survivors include a daughter, Terry Joseph and her husband, Bob, of Estes Park; a sister, Joan Garner and her husband, Clarence, of Greeley; a grandson, Patrick Young of Denver; a granddaughter, Katie Young of Denver; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Jodi Sterkel.

STERTZ, Katrin-Lisbeth
b. 23 Apr 1867 - Erlenbach, Volga
d. 21 Jul 1926 - Argentia
From Heritage Review - 30 March 2000
Buried 22 July 1926, San Salvador, Entre Rios, Argentina. Married Adam BUSCH (from Erlenbachl, Volga) in October 1886. Survivors: Husband, 6 daughters.

STETTINGER, Emelia
b. 5 Apr 1900 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 8 May 1988 - Hoisington, Kansas
She married Paul BOGER on November 26, 1919, in Russell County. He died April 12, 1959. Survivors are: sons: Elmer, Hoisington; Lester; sister: Pauline Johannes, Larned.

STETTINGER, Pauline
b. 29 Jun 1905 - Barton County, Kansas
d. 3 Jun 1996 - Larned, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
Daughter of John Jacob and Eva Katherine (Wagner) Stettinger. She married Anton JOHANNES, May 30, 1926, at Hoisington. He died Jan. 5, 1962. Survivors include six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Wilbur Johannes; one daughter, Betty Robbins; one brother, John Stettinger; four sisters, Katie Bitter, Mollie Strecker, Elizabeth Strecker and Millie Boger; and one granddaughter.

STEVENS, Robert V.
b. 18 Nov 1915 - Sapulpa, Oklahoma
d. 23 Jul 1986 - Ellinwood, Kansas
He married Mildred KRUG on January 1, 1940, in Russell.

STEWARD, Dewey
b. 10 Mar 1898 - Russell, Kansas
d. 28 Jun 1982 - Russell, Kansas
He married Lydia FUNK on September 6, 1927, in Russell. Survivors: wife; daughter, Virginia Galyardt; brother Sam, Russell.

STEWARD, Fern L.
b. 2 Feb 1931 - Russell, Kansas
d. 17 May 2001 - Salina, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller connections
Survivors include her husband, Leonard H. (MAJOR) of the home; two sons, Ron and Steven, both of Dorrance; two daughters, Deb Karst of Russell and Teresa Major of Dorrance; a sister, Donna Dumler of Oakley; and five grandchildren. Burial will be in the Dorrance City Cemetery. Note: Leonard Major is the son of Henry John and Marie Schultz Major

b. 2 Feb 1931 - Russell, Kansas

d. 17 May 2001 - Salina, Kansas

From Salina Journal - Saturday, May 19, 2001

Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

Survivors include her husband, Leonard H. MAJOR of the home; two sons, Ron and Steven; two daughters, Deb Karst and Teresa Major; a sister, Donna Dumler of Oakley. Burial will be in Dorrance City Cemetery.

STIEBEN, Clara Marie
b. 27 Aug 1909 - Bazine, Kansas
d. 2 Feb 1979 - Wichita, Kansas
From Information Furnished
She married Fred REIN 16 June 1929 Bazine. Survivors: widower; sons, Cletus, Leland, both Bazine; Valis, Abilene; daughters, Mrs. Ted Boos, Rush Center; Mrs. Clarence Gumesheimer, Ness City; brothers, Lloyd Stieben, Kelso, WA; Carl Stieben, Bazine; sisters Mrs. Elma Byfield, Bazine; Mrs. Viola Wolfe, Mrs. Elnora Yeager, both Ness City; Mrs. Leona Schlegel, Long Beach, CA; Mrs. LaVone Schweitzer, Hays; 22 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. Burial at Bazine Cemetery.

STIEBEN, Herman B.
b. 22 May 1914 - Bazine, Kansas
d. 2 Oct 2001 - Rowlette, Texas
From Hays Daily News - October 5, 2001
Son of John B. and Elizabeth (Bender) Stieben. He married Ada H. BRENING on Sept. 21, 1940, in Ellinwood.
Survivors include his wife; and a son, Jon. He was preceded in death by a brother, Rubin "Shorty," and a sister, Martha Stieben. Burial in La Crosse City Cemetery.

STIEBEN, Lester M.
b. 29 Aug 1921 - Brownell, Kansas
d. 28 Nov 2004 - Hays, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Tuesday, November 30, 2004
Born to Fred and Julia (Schlegel) Stieben. He married Velma V. MILLER on Aug. 29, 1943, in Otis. Survivors include his wife, Velma V. Stieben, of the home; a son, Kenneth V. Stieben, Otis; a daughter, Linda Stieben, Otis; a brother, Norman W. Stieben, Otis; a sister, Lenora M. Ochs, Great Bend; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Burial in the church cemetery.

STIEBEN, Viola M.
b. 26 Jul 1915 - Ness County, Kansas
d. 5 Sep 2006 - Ness City, Kansas
From Great Bend (Kan) Tribune - September 8, 2006
She was born July 26, 1915, on a farm in rural Ness County, the daughter of Henry and Lydia Brehem Stieben. She married Harry W. WOLFE on March 22, 1934, at Bazine. He preceded her in death. Survivors include a daughter, Marilyn Griffiths, Topeka; a brother, Carl Stieben, Bazine; two sisters, Elnora Yaeger, Ness City, and LaVone Schweitzer Erb, Boulder, Colo.; five grandchildren; five great grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter. She was preceded in death by sons Valoris Dean and Loren Keith Wolfe, two brothers, Bill Stieben and Lloyd Stieben; and three sisters, Clara Rein, Alma Byfield and Leona Schlegel. Burial will be in the Bazine Cemetery.

STIEBEN, Walter B.
b. 11 Feb 1914 - Greeley, Colorado
d. 29 Aug 2004 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Great Bend (Kan) Tribune - Tuesday, August 31, 2004
Son of John B. and Eva Brill Stieben. He married Florence E. SCHAFER on April 7, 1946, at Kinsley. Survivors include his wife of the home; two sons, Terrance D. Stieben of Great Bend and Kenneth Stieben of Pratt; and a sister, Ruth Graf, Ness City. He was preceded in death by two sons, James Stieben and Robert Stieben; one daughter, Sandra Sponsel; two brothers, Henry B. Stieben and John B. Stieben Jr.; and six sisters, Eva Frank, Mollie Wittig, Katie Weigand, Lizzie Stieben, Lydia Schlege and Linda Bartel. Burial will be at Great Bend City Cemetery.

STIELOW, Edwin George
b. 10 Oct 1910 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 8 Nov 1977 - Russell, Kansas
Son of Ernest and Mary (Mellard) Stielow. He married Evelyn Marie SHEARHART on October 23, 1933, at Waldo. Survivors include: wife; children: Sherwin, Mrs Gerald (Mary) Powell, Mrs Nancy Thacker; brother: John Steele, Russell; sisters Mrs Sara Newman, Mrs John (Margaret) Fuller, both Russell; Mrs Karilyn Hibbe, Topeka

STIELOW, Frank J., Jr.
b. 10 Mar 1919 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 26 Apr 1995 - Wilson, Kansas
Son Frank J. and Mabel Andrew Stielow. On March 18, 1939 he married Ruth N. ELLIOTT at Alton. She preceded him.
Survivors are: son: Kenneth; daughters Carol Bryan, Karen "Susie" Wilson.

STIELOW, Fred
b. 26 Sep 1903 - Russell, Kansas
d. 27 Feb 1978 - Oberlin, Kansas
On January 1, 1940, he married Louise KOWALKE at Oakley.Surviving are: widow of home; daughters: Rachel Stielow, Marie and husband, Don Mehling; sons: Johnnie and wife, Mary Stielow, Roy and Rolland Stielow; brothers: Frankie Stielow, Paradise; Roy Stielow, Denver; sister: Nellie Stielow, Chase. Preceded in death by parents and sister, Faye Stielow.

STIELOW, John F.
b. 13 Jan 1903 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 24 Dec 1986 - Hays, Kansas
He married Edna G. STAGER on November 5, 1928, in Russell. She died November 17,1973. He then married Bertha
Schneider WAGNER on September 7, 1974, in Russell. Survivors are: wife of home; sons: Keith, Donald;; stepson: Dale Wagner; daughters: Joyce Kidder, Sylvia English; stepdaughters: Norma Riedel, Mary Stielow,Barbara Brown; sisters: Sarah Newman, and Margaret Fuller, both Russell; Carolyn Hibbs, Topeka.

STILES, Carley Jo
Family from Dreispitz, Russia and Dobrinka, Russia
b. 9 May 1991, Great Bend, Kansas
d. 15 Feb 1992, Wichita
Daughter of Patrick J. and Pamela Stoppel Stiles. Survivors include her parents; two brothers, Patrick Joseph II, and Corely Lee; two sisters, Jacqueline Marie and Roxanne Nichole; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Stiles, and her great grandparents, Millie Heinze, Holyrood, and Laura Stoppel, Wilson.

STILES, Joseph L.
b. 27 Sep 1919 - Fort Scott, Kansas
d. 2 Jun 2004 - Ellsworth, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Friday, June 4, 2004, Salina Journal - Friday, June 4, 2004
Son of Lee and Minnie Stiles. In Sept. 1944, he married Patricia WEBER at Wilson. She survives. Other survivors include: four sons, Tim, Shawnee, Kevin, Houston, Texas, Pat, Claflin, and Dr. Michael Stiles, Leawood; two daughters, Sandra Krusich, Pittsburg, and Sheila Mauro, Wilson; and 14 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Sharon Stiles in 1945; and a granddaughter.Interment will be in St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church Cemetery, Wilson.

STOECKLEIN, Florine
b. 14 Dec 1924 - Munjor, Kansas
d. 18 Sep 2002 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - September 19, 2002
She was born Dec. 14, 1924, at Munjor, the daughter of Alexander C. and Anna Margaret Wolf Stoecklein. Survivors include: a brother, Jerry Stoecklein, Great Bend; and three sisters, Virginia Shawn, Moore, Okla., Agnes Stueve, Great Bend, and Esther Staub, St. John. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Virgil, Edwin, Ted and Lester Stoecklein; and a sister, Theresa Mortimer. Interment will be in Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend.

STOECKLEIN, Harold H.
b. 14 Sep 1925 - Bazine, Kansas
d. 17 Jun 2003 - Ness City, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, June 18, 2003
Son of Anton and Rosa Ruder Stoecklein. On Oct. 21, 1947, he married Lorena LEIKAM at Ness City. She died Oct. 31, 1996. Survivors include: three sons, Gary, Manhattan, and Steve, and David, both of Hays; a daughter, Carol Witthuhn, Ness City; four brothers, Elmer, Hays, Rich, Olathe, Robert, Victoria, and Leroy, Ness City; and two sisters, Martina Stoecklein, Ness City, and Eleanor Stoecklein, Hays; nine grandchildren; and a great-grandson. He was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth; two brothers, Alfred and Clarence; and three sisters, Louise, and Mary Ann Stoecklein, and Sister Isabela Stoecklein. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Ness City.

STOECKLEIN, Kenneth
b. 20 Nov 1950- Ransom, Kansas
d. 28 Nov 2002 - Ness City, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - December 1, 2002
He was born Nov. 20, 1950, at Ransom, the son of Harold and Lorena Leikam Stoeklein.
On May 26, 1973, he married Loretta MOEDER at Ness City. Survivors include: his father, Ness City; two sons, Jeff, Ness City, and Tim, Big Rapids, Mich.; a daughter, Megan Ramsey, Artesia, N.M.; three brothers, Gary, Manhattan, and Steve and Dave, both of Hays; a sister, Carol Witthuhn, Bazine; and a grandson. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.

STOECKLEIN, Robert Dean
b. 7 Nov 1930 - Hays, Kansas
d. 11 Feb 2004 - Victoria, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Friday, February 13,2004
Son of Antone and Rose Ruder Stoecklein. Survivors include: three brothers, Elmer, Hays, Richard, Olathe, and LeRoy, Ness City; two sisters, Martina Stoecklein, Ness City, and Elenor Stoecklein, Hays; and many nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Clarence, Alfred and Harold; and two sisters, Louise Stoecklein and Sister Isabella Linda Stoecklein. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Ness City.

STOECKLEIN, Virginia
b. abt 1927
d. 4 May 2002 - Wichita, Kansas
From Great Bend (Kans) Tribune - May 6, 2002 and The Wichita Eagle - Sunday, May 5, 2002
Survivors include five brothers, Melvin Stoecklein of Independence, Mo., Leonard Stoecklein of Ness City, Jim Stoecklein of Hutchinson, Don Stoecklein of Springhill and Martin Stoecklein Jr. of Eufala, Okla.; six sisters, Sr. Darlene Stoecklein ASC of El Paso, Texas, LuVera Rohr and Donna Werth, both of Great Bend, Cleo Werth of Hutchinson, Mary Ann Pavlu of Brownell and Betty Gassman of Manhattan. She was preceded in death by by parents, Martin Sr. and Anna Stoecklein, two brothers, Harvey Stoecklein and Gary Stoecklein; and two sisters, Judith and Dorothy Mae.

STOELTZING, Marie Louise
b. 3 Jul 1894, Kansas City, Kansas
d. 19 May 1986, Portland, Oregon
From Hutchinson News - Saturday, May 31, 1986
She married the Rev. Charles REEP, May 7, 1920, at Kanasas City, Mo. Survivors: husband: son, Harlan; daughters, Dorothy Reep, Clarice McCarter; sister, Dorothy O’Brien, Lee’s Summit, Mo.

STOFFEL, Thelma M.
b. unk
d. 26 Mar 2005 - Wichita, Kansas
From Wichita Eagle - Tuesday, March 29, 2005
She is survived by husband Matthew J. Klein, Wichita; son and daughter-in-law Matthew L. and Janet Klein, Derby; brother Silver Stoffel, McPherson, sister Esther Braddy, Mulvane; 3 granddaughters Becky Rossillon, Debbie Butler, and Vickie Shockey; and 11 great grandchildren.

STOGNER, Virginia
b. 14 Mar 1911
d. 13 Apr 1979, Lyons
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Jake GALYARDT August 1, 1973, Denver. He died September 16, 1978.

STOLL, Elizabeth
b. 26 Sep 1878, Denhoff, Russia
d. 11 Oct 1977, prob. Colorado
Obituary
Daughter of Johannes Stoll and Maria Margarita Lichtenwald Stoll. She had three sisters. She was united in marriage to Frederich Steinmark in the year 1897. To this union were born 11 children. Her husband, Rev. F. F. Steinmark and 6 children predeceased her. The five surviving children are: Henry F. Steinmark, California; Elizabeth McKinstry, Littleton, Colo; Lydia Newhouser, Golden Colo; Racheal Engleman, Denver, Colo; Samuel Steinmark, Aurora, Colo. They landed in New York, Ellis Island, March 1908.

STOLL, Rolland W.
b. 10 Jul 1925 - Windsor, Colorado
d. 2 Jan 2006 - Gering, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff, NE - StarHerald Newspaper -Jan 4th 2006
Interment at the Mitchell Cemetery. Born to William and Barbara (Hoff) Stoll. He married Dortha Lee JOHNS Sept. 16, 1950, Gering. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Roy D. and Vicky Stoll of Mitchell and Bill R. and Ellen Stoll of Morrill; grandchildren, Lana and her husband Josh Baker of Scottsbluff, Justin Stoll of Gering, Cheryl Stoll of Pinedale, Wyo. and Evan Stoll of Mitchell; great-granddaughter, Ashlynn Baker of Scottsbluff and sister Mildred and her husband Albert Weber of Minatare. His parents, wife Dortha Lee Stoll and a sister Wilma Nuss preceded him in death.

STOLTENBERG, Erlrene Linda
b. 14 Oct 1904 - Holyrood, Kansas
d. 13 Jun 1978 - Los Angeles, California
Daily Breeze - June 14, 1979
Survivors are her husband, Edward (Galyardt); 1 son, Maurice Galyardt of Torrance; 3 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Ida Gish of Lomita. Interment will follow in Green Hills Memorial Park.

STOLTZ, Geneva R.
b. 3 Feb 1910, Mount Carmel, Ill
d. 16 May 1986, Tacoma, Wash.
From Hutchinson News
Geneva R. Cook. Survivors: sons, D. Wayne, Dennis R. Cook; daughters, Betty J. Goldsberry, Donna L. Broce; brother, Jack Stoltz, Dodge City.

STOLZ, Marie P.
b. 4 Jul 1905 - Sheboygan, Wisconsin
d. 2 Nov 2001 - Sheboygan, Wisconsin
From Sheboygan Press - November 4, 2001
Marie was the third of eight children of the late John and Paulina (Seano) Stolz. Marie is survived by a sister, Caroline Schuster, Sheboygan; a brother, William Stolz; six nieces, Diane (Bud) Lindsay, Brownwood, Texas, Joan (Jerry) Yurk and Christine Anongos, both of Sheboygan, Linda (Russell) Graskamp, Hales Corners, Charlene (Paul) Bebeau, Kohler, Donna (Al) Krizenesky, Peshtigo; several grand nieces and nephews, along with other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Rose Cole and Elizabeth Ries, and three brothers, Anton, Theodore and John Stolz. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery.

STONE, Ernest E.
b. 26 Nov 1924 - Great Bend, Kansas
d. Aug 2004 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Russell County News - August 25, 2004
He married Violet STEINLE, May 3, 1974, in Great Bend. Survivors include: Violet, wife, of the home; two daughters, Lillian and Arky, both of Wyoming; a stepdaughter, Rita Boxberger, Russell; a sister, Eileen Stone, Spokane Wash.; three grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Burial at the Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend.

STOPPEL, Alex
b. 8 Sep 1891, Wilson
d. 13 Jul 1974, Hays
From Newspaper Clipping
Survivors: widow; daughters: Mrs. Alex Steponick and Mrs. Ben Griffen, Russell; Mrs. Betty Ann Gilbert, Torrance, Calif.; sons: Harold, Hutchinson; Melvin, Russell.

STOPPEL, Alexander
b. 8 Sep 1891 - Wilson, Kansas
d. 13 Jul 1974 - Hays, Kansas
From Heinrich Gallilart/Galyardt Family - Glenn Mueller collection
He married Bertha Galliart. Survivors include the widow, Bertha, of the home; two sons, Melvin,Russell, and Harold, Hutchinson; three daughters, Mrs.Lucille Steponick and Mrs. Ben Griffin, both of Russell, and Mrs. Betty Ann Gilbert, Torrance, Calif; a brother, Charlie, Russell; and 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Burial will be in the Dorrance cemetery.

STOPPEL, Alvin
b. 9 Jan 1924 - WaKeeney, Kansas
d. 14 Nov 2002 - Wichita, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - November 16, 2002
He was born Jan. 9, 1924, at WaKeeney, the son of Jacob and Magdelina Mai Stoppel.
On Dec. 22, 1946, he married Joan HAFLIGER at WaKeeney. She survives. Other survivors include: two sons, Thomas, Sublette, and Michael, Derby; three daughters, Mary Ann Barber, Sublette, Pam Zimmerman, Garden City, and Patty Noland, Bartlesville, Okla.; two brothers, Edward, Sublette, and Arthur, Colorado Springs, Colo.; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by twin sons; a daughter, Alana Mae Stoppel; a brother, Ernest; and a sister, Alma Hoffman. Burial will be in Haskell County Cemetery, Sublette.

STOPPEL, Carles L.
b. 16 Nov 1927 - Wilson, Kansas
d. 25 Mar 1990 - Ellsworth, Kansas
Son of Henry and Laura Herbel Stoppel. He married Marie HEINZE on May 29, 1955. at Wilson. She preceded him in 1972. Survivors are: daughter, Pamela Stiles; mother Laura Stoppel of Wilson; brothers: Paul Stoppel, Wilson; Norman Stoppel, Lawrence.

STOPPEL, Carol J.
b. 14 May 1944
d. 16 Jul 1998 - Marysville, Kansas
Daily News, Jacksonville, NC - July 18, 1998
Burial will follow at Onslow Memorial Park. She is survived by her husband, Benjamin GRIFFIN of the home; two daughters, Teresa Willis of Jacksonville; and Dalene Reynolds of Richlands; two brothers, Harold Stopple of Hutchinson, KS; and Melvin Stoppel of Russell, KS; two sisters, Lucille Steinert of Russell, KS; and Betty Gilbreath of CA; and nine grandchildren.

STOPPEL, Carol J.
b. 14 May 1944 -
d. 16 Jul 1998 - Jacksonville, North Carolina
From Heinrich Galliart/Galyardt Family History - Glenn Mueller collection
Daily News, Jacksonville, North Carolina, Saturday, July 18, 1998
Burial will follow at Onslow Memorial Park. She is survived by her husband, Benjamin GRIFFIN of the home; two daughters, Teresa Willis of Jacksonville and Darlene Reynolds of Richlands; two brothers, Harold Stoppel of Hutchinson, Kan., and Melvin Stoppel of Russell, Kan.; two sisters, Lucille Steinert of Russell, Kan., and Betty Gilbreath of California; and nine grandchildren.

STOPPEL, Charles
b. 7 Oct 1893 - Wilson, Kansas
d. 21 May 1982 - Wilson, Kansas
He married Clara ANSCHUTZ. Survivors include; widow; daughter, Marie Tittel, Russel

STOPPEL, Chris, Jr.
b. 28 Oct 1891, Nieder Monjou, Russia
d. 5 Nov 1982, Scott City
From Newspaper Clipping from Charles Stoppel, Russell
He married Clara FREY April 18, 1917, Wilson. Survivors: widow; sons: Duane and Melvin, both Scott City; sisters: Elizabeth Wienhold, Wichita; Sophia Blecha, LaJunta, Colo.; half-sister, Kathryn Mehl.

b. 20 Jul 1922 - Wilson, Kansas

d. 27 Mar 2001 - Wilson, Kansas

From Salina Journal - Wednesday, March 27, 2001 and Wilson World, April 5, 2001

Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

Daughter of Christian J. and Mary (Gephart) Stoppel. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Ray, and a sister, Elsie Sanders. Survivors include a niece, Nancy King of Phoenix; a nephew, David Stoppel of Wilson; and a sister-in-law, Charlene Stoppel of Wilson. . Burial will be in Wilson City Cemetery

STOPPEL, Emelia - See Emelia Heinze

STOPPEL, George
b. 11 February 1862, Niedermonjou, Russia
d. 9 April 1908, Russell, Kansas
Obituary
In 1882 he married Anna Biesterfeld. Four girls and three boys, Marie, George, Lizzie, Henry, Herman, Amelia and Lena were born to this union. The oldest, Mary, married Paul Krause. The rest of the children ranging in age from 4 to 20 years lived with their father until his death. The family came to America in 1890 and lived in Russell for many years. Mrs. Stoppel died in August 1906. He will be greatly missed by his family, his brother Jacob and his friends. He was buried in the German cemetery in Russell.

STOPPEL, Helene
b. 1 July 1902, Dubuque, Kans.
d. 8 May 1996, Russell, Kans.
Obituary
Her parents were George and Anna Bisterfeldt Stoppel. She was married to Fred G. Mai. She is survived by four daughters, Frieda Karst and Nadene Albrecht, both of Russell, Judeth Scheck of Hays, and Esther Stettinger of Great Bend; and one son, Karl E. Mai of Wichita; 11 grandchildren; and 24 great great-grandchildren.

STOPPEL, Laura
b. 8 Mar 1905 - Germany
d. 2 Nov 1985 - Hays, Kansas
She married Adam HILGENBEREG on April 29,1922, at Dorrance. He died January 28,1978. Survivors are: son, Albert, Ellis; daughter: Mrs Lee (Irene) Hrabik, Hays; sister Hanna Brown, Ellis.

STOPPEL, Lucille Irene
b. 25 Apr 1923 - Dorrance, Kansas
d. 11 Feb 2007 - Russell, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Tuesday, February 13, 2007, Great Bend (Kan) Tribune - February 13, 2007
Lucille was born April 25, 1923, in Dorrance, the daughter of Alexander and Bertha (Galliart) Stoppel. Lucille was united in marriage to Alexander STEPONICK on Nov. 7, 1945, at the Lucas United Methodist Church. Alex preceded her in death on Feb. 6, 1978. Lucille was then united in marriage to Reuben STEINERT on Aug. 17, 1979, at St. John’s Lutheran Church of Russell. Reuben preceded her in death on April 19, 2004. Surviving family includes three daughters, Alane Radke and husband Harlan of Russell, Cleo Mounday and husband Don of Valley Center and Marilyn Weidner and husband Steve of Pueblo, Colo.; a son, Alfred Steponick and wife Sharon of Salina; two stepsons, Duane Steinert and wife Jolene of Galatia and Kenneth Steinert of St. Louis, Mo.; a stepdaughter, Betty Barnes and husband Ralph of Garden City; two brothers, Harold Stoppel and wife Betty of Sterling and Melvin Stoppel and wife Janice of Russell; a sister, Betty Ann Gilbreath of Sun City, Calif.; seven grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and 11 step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Carol Griffin. Interment will follow at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery of Russell.

STOPPEL, Otto Edward
b. 14 May 1918 - Dorrance, Kansas
d. 20 Apr 2002 - Ness City, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - April 23, 2002
Son of Alexander and Sophia Visterfeldt Stoppel. On Oct. 29, 1943, he married Regina TITTEL at Bazine. She survives.Other survivors include: two sons, Eugene E.,, and Kenneth R.; two daughters, Anetta Pfannenstiel, and LeAnn Stoppel; two sisters, Irene Tittel, North Glenn, Colo., and Shirley Aldridge, Morrison, Colo.; eight grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, George and Alfred; a sister, Rosie Stoppel; and an infant grandson.Burial will be in Ness City Cemetery.

STOPPEL, Paul D.
B. 10 Feb 1935 - Wilson, Kansas
D. 28 Nov 2001 - Wilson, Kansas
From Great Bend (Kans) Tribune - November 30, 2001
Son of Henry J. and Laura Herbel Stoppel. He married Mary Ellen JACOBS. Survivors include his wife of the home; two daughters, Cynthia Zielke and Brenda Hadley; one brother, Norman Stoppel of Lawrence. Burial will be at St. Wenceslaus Cemetery in Wilson.
Additional Information: This is Pamela Stoppel Stiles' uncle. Was a brother of her father, Carles Stoppel.

STOPPEL, Paul N.
b. 18 May 1919, Luray
d. 11 Feb 1984, Ellsworth
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Helen SPEARS August 1, 1945, Salina. She died January 2, 1974. He then married Ima GRISE August 4, 1974, Holyrood. Survivors: wife; son: Larry; daughters: April Miller, Nanette Cook; 3 stepsons, Johnny Miller, Larry Miller, James Miller; 2 stepdaughters: Janice Horton, Joan Dempsey; 2 sisters, Anna Brown, Laura Hilgenberg, both Ellis.

STOPPEL, Vada A.
b. 10 Mar 1928, Dorrance
d. 17 May 1986, Salina
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Robert TURNER March 3, 1951, Dorrance. Survivors: husband; two sons, Rodney and Robert L. III; brother, Leonard Stoppel, Wichita.

STOSKOPF, Howard A.
b. abt 1918
d. 22 Aug 1985 - Avondale Estates, Georgia
From Newspaper Clipping
He married LaVonne STEDMAN. Survivors include his wife; one son, Thomas Howard Stoskopf; one daughter, Jan Anita Stoskopf; and two brothers, John F. Stoskopf of Great Bend and A. W.Stoskopf of Santa Maria,Calif.

STOSKOPF, Nellie Alice
b. 15 Jul 1896, Decorah, Iowa
d. 6 Aug 1985, Hays
From Newspaper Clipping
She married C. W. "Bud" FOSTER September 6, 1916, at LaCrosse. He died in December 1970. Survivors include one son, Lyle of Brownell; four daughters, Erma Kraft of Utica, Donna Nuttle of Mountain View, Mo., Verla Craig of Scott City and Betty Richardson of Brownell.

STOUSTA, Winslow C.
b. 23 Jun 1918, Chicago, Ill
d. 13 Nov. 1980, Ellsworth
From Hutchinson News - Friday, November 14, 1980
He married Margaret MANDELL, in Chicago, Ill. She preceded him in death. Survivors: daughter: Ms. Laura Jean Severs; stepdaughters: Mrs. Carol Podgorny; Mrs. Linda Metske; mother: Mrs. Emma Stousta, Ellsworth; sister: Mrs. Robert Dreiling, Ellsworth.

STOUT, Edna R.
b. 21 Oct 1915 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 16 May 1992 - Russell, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
Daughter of Marion and Anna (Meiers) Stout. She married Frank "Bud" BENSO Oct. 25, 1936, in Russell. He died Dec. 22, 1965. Survivors include two sisters, Cora Miller of Russell and Fannie Ayers of Victoria. Burial in the Russell City Cemetery.

STOUT, Marjorie
Spouse's Family from Dreispitz, Russia
b. 24 Mar 1921, Kansas City, MO,
d. 17 Sep 1997, Raymore, Missouri
Preceded in death by her husband, Albert J. KRAMER, Sr. in 1983. Survived by her son, A. J. Kramer, Jr. and his wife, Donna; sister, Mildred McConnell, Baldwin, KS; grandson, Lance Kramer; granddaughter, Sheri Juban.

STRADER, Neva M.
b. 22 Oct 1905 - Larned, Kansas
d. 2 May 1995 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
Daughter of Luther F. and Clara L. (Funk) Strader. On August 5, 1925, she married Sol M. BRACK at Larned, he died March 5, 1979. Burial in Great Bend Cemetery.

STRATCH, Rosa May
b. 17 Aug 1897, Edmond
d. 28 Aug 1986, St. John
From Hutchinson News - Saturday, August 30, 1986
She married Bert Wiley KLEIN Jan. 4, 1913, at Kinsley. He died Jan. 15, 1972. Survivors: sons, Lawrence, Minneapolis, Herbert, Lefors, Texas; sister, Daphine McFarland, Wichita.

STRAUSZ, John
b. 17 Aug 1910, Moundridge
d. 7 May 1980, Hutchinson
From Hutchinson News - Thursday, May 8, 1980
He married Anna SMITH Nov. 3, 1933, at Pretty Prairie. Survivors: widow; daughters: Ellen Fast, JoAnn Sleppy, Debra Biery; brothers: Ben, Moundridge, Dan, Lebanon, Ore.; sisters: Laura Preheim, Onalaska, Wash., Mildred Plett, Buhler, Emma Preheim, Reedley, Calif., Ruby Jantzen, Moundridge, Evelyn Petrocci, Inman.

STRECK, Anna
b. 29 Dec 1898 - Barton County, Kansas
d. 4 Mar 1995 - Great Bend, Kansas
Daughter of George and Anna E. Schwartz Streck.. She married Ralph KUEFFER. He preceded her. She married Lonnie BRIDENSTINE. He preceded her. Survivors: son, Ralph Kueffer, Great Bend; daughter, Thelma Reed, Salina; brother: Alex Streck, Gulf Port, Miss; sister: Helen Luke, Syracuse, N.Y

STRECK, Anna E.
b. 2 Aug 1881 - Al Hussenbach, Russia
d. 9 Sept 1985 - South Hutchinson, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
She married George NUSS Jan. 1, 1901, at Milberger. He died Feb. 19, 1962. Survivors are daughters, Mrs. Frank Ennis, Mrs. Carl Hayes, and Mrs. Jack McKee, Hutchinson, half-brother, Emanuel Strecker, Warsaw, Mo.; step-sister, Bertha Nuss, Russell; four grandchildren; 11 great- grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren.
Graveside service at Memorial Park Cemetery.

STRECK, Anna Elizabeth
b. 12 Apr 1856 - Hussenbach, Russia
d. 1943 (sic) - Russell, Kansas
Dau of John Jacob and Maria Barbara Streck.She came to America June 6,1878. She was united in marriage in the fall of 1878 to George Jacob DeWALD. To this union were born nine children, all survive. They are Mrs. Mary Kotsch, Los Angeles, CA; Mrs. Lydia Funk and Mrs. Emma Lebsack, Otis; Mrs Agnes Pearson, Washington, D.C.; Fredrick William, Otis; Jacob R., Galatia; Emanuel, Russell; Mrs. Hanna Nuss and Bertha E. DeWald of the home. Mrs. Dewald is also survived by a brother, Philip Streck, Sr, of Hosington; Her husband preceded her in death 26 Jun 1919. Two sisters and a brother also preceded her.

STRECK, Benjamin
b. 1 Mar 1912 - Barton County, Kansas
d. 18 Oct 1986 - Russell, Kansas
He married Mathilda BENDER on October 17, 1943. Survivors include: wife of the home; brother: Alex, San Mateo,CA; sisters: Anna Bridenstine, Great Bend; Helen Luke, Syracuse, N.Y.

STRECK, Dorothea Elizabeth
b. 17 Feb 1869 - Alt-Hassenbach, Russia d. 15 Feb 1973
Daughter of John Jacob Streck and Barbara nee Propp. She married John George STRECK. Marriage was dissolved by death of the young husband in 1892. In 1892 the young widow with her father, 2 brothers,and a sister left Russia, arriving Russell April 15, 1892. Welcomed by her sister, Mrs.Anna DeWald. She married widowed David STRECKER in January 1893. They were blessed with children: Mrs. Ida Keil, Pocatello, ID; Mrs. Pauline Haun, Galatia; Henry, Galatia; Edwin, Emanuel of the old home. She reared 3 children of husband's former marriage. The husband died in February 1917. Survivors include: stepchildren: George Strecker, Bazine; Mrs. Margaret Berschauer, Wichita; Mrs. Bertha Keil, Galatia; brother: Philip Streck, Hoisington; sister: Mrs. Anna DeWald, Russell.

STRECK, Dorathea Eleanor
b. 28 Sep 1927 - Russell, Kansas
d. 8 Sep 2006 - Russell, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Daughter of Jacob Streck and Lena Berschauer Streck. On Oct. 3, 1948, she married Kenneth V. DUMLER. He preceded her in death. Survivors include: a son, Jeff, Manhattan; three daughters, Diane Johnson, Pratt, Jennifer Scott, Shawnee Mission, and Laurie Jackson, Topeka; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Herman Streck; and four sisters, Viola Bodenhamer, Mae Barclay, Marie Honomichl, and Thelma Mai. Burial will be in the Lutheran Cemetery, Russell.

STRECK, Ferdinand
b. 21 Jul 1905 - Barton County, Kansas
d. 8 Sep 1990 - Manhattan, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Adelia A. BUSS June 5, 1949, in Manhattan. Survivors include his wife of the home; one son, David L. of Hutchinson; two sisters, Lydia Lust of Hoisington and Eleanor Riner of Wichita; one brother, Julius Streck of San Bernadino, Calif.; and six grandchildren. Burial in Leonardville United Methodist Church Cemetery.

STRECK, George Jacob
b. 25 Jun 1866 - Russia
d. 28 May 1939 - Barton County, Kansas
The newspaper date of birth is 24 Jun 1867,. His parents were Johan Jacob Streck and Barbara Propp. He married Dorothy Elizabet STENZEL, who died 3 years later. Survivors are: one son, Jacob, and his second wife. His second marriage was in 1892 to Anna Elizabeth SCHWARTZ. 13 children, 9 survive. Family came to America in1892. Survivors are 7 sons, 3 daughters, 1 brother, 2 sisters.

STRECK, Herman G.
b. 17 Feb 1928 - Billings, Montana
d. 29 Sep 2006 - Billings, Montana
From Billings Gazette, Billings, Montana - 1 Oct 2006
His parents were George and Marie Streck and he had one brother, Bill. He married the love of his life, Jane FRICKEL, Jan. 25, 1947, in Laurel and they had one son, Herm. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother Bill and sister-in-law, Wilma Streck; and one grandson, Troy Streck. Survivors include his wife, Jane; son, Herm (Cheri) Streck; grandson, Chad, granddaughter, Joey and his wonderful great-grandson, Brandon; nephews, Steve (Donna) Streck and family, Rob (Mary) Streck and family and niece, Julie (Doug) Koutz. Interment will be in the Laurel Cemetery.

STRECK, Jacob
b. 17 Mar 1889 - Hussenbach, Russia
d. 27 Sep 1975 - Hays, Kansas
He came to this country at about 2 years old. He married Maria BERSCHAUER on March 28, 1909, at Milberger. She died November 5, 1954. Survivors are: son, Dr. John Streck, Hays; daughters: Mrs Viola Bodenhamer, Sabetha; Mrs Mae Barkley, Tulsa, Ok; Mrs Lillian Craig, Oakland, CA; Mrs Mildred Hazelhorst, Hays; Mrs Dorothea Dumler, Russell; halfbrothers Ben, Gorham; Phillip, Galatia; Alex, San Mateo, CA; halfsisters Mrs Anna Bridenstine, Great Bend; Mrs. Helen Luke, Syracuse, N.Y.

STRECK, John F.
b. 27 Sep 1894 - Barton County, Kansas
d. 9 Jun 1975 - Salina, Kansas
He married Phoebe DUMLER on April 24, 1927. at Russell. Survivors include: widow; daughters: Mrs. Betty Kulp, Bonnie Streck, Mrs. Mary Quint; brothers: Ben,Gorham; Phillip, Galatia; Alex, San Mateo, CA; half-brother: Jacob Streck, Russell; sisters: Mrs Helen Luke, Syracuse, N.Y.; Mrs Anna Bridenstine, Great Bend

STRECK, Leonard L.
b. 8 Jun 1926 - Galatia, Kanssas
d. 14 Feb 1990 - Aurora, Colorado
From Frieda Karst Collection
Survivors are one son, Pat of Victoria; mother, Vera of Galatia; one brother, Dean of Wichita; and four grandsons.
Burial in Fairview Cemetery in Galatia.

STRECK, Lydia
b. 28 Sep 1901 - Barton County, Kansas
d. 18 Nov 1990 - Hoisington, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
She married Alexander LUST Oct. 30, 1921, in Hoisington. He died March 8, 1968. Survivors include two sons, Leo of Salina and Elmer of Hoisington; one daughter, Esther Boxberger of Hoisington; one brother, Julius Streck of San Bernadino, CA; one sister, Eleanor Riner of Wichita; 14 grandchildren; 11 gt.grandchildren; 1 grandchild. Burial at Hoisington Cemetery.

STRECK, Mae N.
b. 1 Apr 1916 - Russell, Kansas
d. 10 Aug 1997 - Russell, Kansas
Daughter of John Jacob and Marie Magdalena Berschauer Streck. . On February 4, 1938, she married Rex BARCLAY. He preceded her in death. Survivors include: brother, Dr. John J. Streck, Hays; sisters: Mildred "Mickey" Hazelhorst, Hays; Lillian Crag, Oakland, CA; Viola Bodenhamer, Rosalia; Dorathea Dumler, Russell.. She was preceded in death by parents; brother, Herman Streck; sisters, Thelma Mai, and Marie Honomichl.

STRECK, Philip E.
b. 19 Dec 1900 - Barton County, Kansas
d. 28 Feb 1984 - Great Bend, Kansas
He married Vera E. STEINERT on October 15, at Barton County. Survivors include the widow; two sons, Leonard, Denver, Colo., and Dean, Wichita; two brothers, Alex Streck, San Mateo, Calif., and Ben, Gorham; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Bridenstein, Great Bend, and Helen Luke, Syracuse, N. Y. Son of George Jacob and Anna Elizabeth (Schwartz) Streck.

STRECK, Rosie
Family from Linovesky, Russia
b. 9 Aug 1917 - Laurel, Montana
d. 11 Dec 2006 - Billings, Montana
From Billings Gazette, Billings, MT - 14 Dec 2006
She was born on Aug. 9, 1917, to George and Mary Durland Fox Streck (Marie Fuchs) in Laurel. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Ann Byars; grandchildren Korin Anderson Schmidt (Derek) and Heidi Anderson; and great-grandchildren, Joseph Tyler Dowler and Camden Walker Schmidt. She was preceded in death by her parents; her baby son, David Michael Byars (Aug. 4, 1944 - Dec. 19, 1944); her husbands, Conrad Clinton BYARS, JR., "C.C." (Dec. 3, 1916 - Nov. 2, 1959) and James Harold HAMILTON, "Hap" (Aug. 21, 1915 - Oct. 10, 1995); her great-grandson Cody Anderson Dowler (Aug. 2, 1994 - Jan. 30, 2000); and her siblings, George Streck, Emily Roach, Clara Cuculich, Mary Veatch, Saschia Streck and Jacob Streck. Her parents were Germans who were born in Linovesky, Russia. Her oldest brother and sister, George and Emily, were also born in Linovesky, Russia. They entered the U.S. from Quebec through Port Huron, Mich., on the vessel GTR. The rest of the children were born in the Laurel area. She met and married C.C. Byars Jr. in Billings and had two children, David Michael and Barbara Ann. Rose and C.C. were divorced in 1953. In 1965 she married James Harold Hamilton. Rose will be buried in Casper.

STRECK, Thelma Esther
b. 14 May 1911 - Russell, Kansas
d. 19 Mar 1955 - Russell, Kansas
Daughter of John Jacob and Marie Magdalena Streck nee Berschauer. On June 15, 1930, married Louis MAI. Survived by husband, Louis and son, Richard; father, John Jacob Streck; brother, Dr. John Streck, Hays; sisters Mrs Viola Bodenhamer, Codell; Mrs Mae Barcley, Tulsa, Okla.; Mrs Lillian Hyde, Oakland, CA; Mrs Maria Honomichl, Russell; Mrs Mildred Gann, Russell; Mrs Dorothea Dumler, Russell. Her mother preceded her in death last November 5, 1954, and a brother, Herman Julius in 1922.

STRECKER, Albert
b. 2 Oct 1901 - Russell, Kansas
d. 10 Nov 1976 - Russell, Kansas
Son of August and Mary (Rein) Strecker. On March 16, 1928, he married Martha BENDER. Survivors: two sons, Jim and Kenneth. Preceded in death by brothers: Walter and Edward.

STRECKER, Alex A.
b. 11 Feb 1895 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 27 Jan 1974 - Russell, Kansas
Son J. Peter & Christina (Dumler) Strecker. He married Mollie MICHAELIS July 27, 1924, at Susank. To this union were born two daughters. (Janet Notes: I show a 1st mar. to Eva Michel [11-9-1895- - 8-4-1923] m.d. 11-12-1919, resulting in the 2 dau. mentioned in obit: Helen Theresa & Elma Viola.)

STRECKER, Alex G.
b. 31 Mar 1898 - Russell, Kansas
d. 22 Feb 1987 - Roswell, New Mexico
He married Laura KRAUSE on June 15, 1923 Russell. She died November 28,1970. Survivors are: son, Harlan, Denver; daughter, Verlaine Stinnett, Roswell; brothers: Jacob, Salina; Fred, Denver; sister: Emelia Tittel, Pratt

STRECKER, Alexander Albert
(Obituary and Funeral Card):
"Alex A. Strecker died Russell, Sunday morning (27 January 1974). He was born Feb. 11, 1895, in Russell County.
He is survived by his widow, Mollie Michaelis, whom he married July 27, 1924, at Susank; two daughters, Mrs. Leroy (Helen Hirsch) and Mrs. John A. (Erma) Brown; a brother, Henry, Hoisington; a sister, Mrs. Lydia Dumler, Longmont, Colo., three half brothers, Fred and Ed R. Strecker, Russell, and Fred Heinze, Greensboro; two half-sisters, Miss Minnie Strecker, Russell, and Mrs. Bertha Havel, Russell. Preceding him in death were two sisters.
(Funeral Card):
Son of J. Peter and Christina (Dumler) Strecker. Two sisters, Mrs. Honis (Mollie) Michaelis and Mrs. C.C. (Amelia) Weddin preceded him in death.

STRECKER, Amalia
b. 8 Feb 1902 - Russell, County, Kansas
d. 24 February 1985 - McPherson, Kansas
She married Karl NEWACHECK on December 12,1928, at Russell. Surviving family: brothers, Alex Strecker, Roswell, N.M.; Jacob Strecker, Salina; Fred Strecker, Denver; sister: Emelia Tittel, Great Bend

STRECKER, Anetha B.
b. 31 Aug 1909 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 28 Oct 1979 - Russell, Kansas
She married John E. DUNKEL, on September 5, 1954, at Milberger. Survivors family - brother, Lothar Strecker; son, Palmer Strecker; stepsons; stepdaughters.

STRECKER, Anetha B.
b. 31 Aug 1909 - Milberger, Kansas
d. 28 Oct 1979 - Russell, Kansas
From funeral card
Daughter of John Jacob and Hannah (Karst) Strecker. On Sept. 5, 1954, she was united in marriage to John E. DUNKEL at Milberger, KS. Those who survive to mourn her passing are her husband, John, of the home; her son, Palmer Strecker, of Great Bend; and a brother, Lothar Strecker of Russell. Other survivors include her step-sons, Edward Dunkel of Salina; and Loy of Sarasota, FL; two step-daughters: Mrs. Marie Derington of K.C., MO; and Mrs. Donnie Gariepy of LaCrosse, KS; two grandchildren; 15 step-grandchildren; and 22 step-gt.-grandchildren; several other relatives and a host of friends.
Officiating: Rev. Robert Kreier. Music: "How Great Thou Art" and "The Last Mile of the Way" - soloist: Mr. Rudy Parker. Organist: Mrs. Eileen Vladar. Casket Bearers: Dennis, Clarence, Armin and Lawrence Strecker; Paul A. Mai; and Edwin Scheck Interment: Bunker Hill Cemetery, Russell Co., KS

STRECKER, Anna E.
b. 2 Aug 1882, Alt. Hussenbach, Russia
d. 9 Sep 1985, Hutchinson
From Newspaper Clipping
She married George NUSS January 1, 1901, Milberger. He died February 19, 1962. Survivors: daughters, Mrs. Frank Ennis, Mrs. Carl Hayes, Mrs. Jack McKee all of Kansas; half-brother, Emanuel Strecker, Warsaw, MO; stepsister, Bertha Nuss, Russell.

STRECKER, Armin Albert
b. 17 Jan 1912 - Milberger, Kansas
d. 25 Sep 1998 - Wichita, Kansas
From funeral card
Son of August and Amelia (Michaelis) Strecker. On November 22, 1936, he was united in marriage to Frieda DUMLER at Milberger and to this union was born three children: Leon, Karen and Peggy. Those who preceded him in death were his parents, 2 sisters: Alvina Strecker and Fern Frey; and 2 brothers, Roy and Clarence Strecker. Survivors are his wife, Frieda of the home in Russell; son, Leon Strecker of Carlsbad, NM; Karen Sturman of Paola, KS; and Peggy Drake of Wichita, KS; 7 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren.
Clergy: Rev. Michael Fibranz. Music: Congregational singing #346 "When Peace Like a River"; #532 "How Great Thou Art"; duet by Juanita Flegler & Kim Stoppel "My God and I" and "Lord Take My Hand and Lead Me". Organist: Eileen Vladar. Casket Bearers: Jeff Sturman, Dana Drake, Richard Murdock, Brook Strecker, Erik Selander, and Kelly Drake. Interment: St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Russell, KS

STRECKER, Arthur Herman
b. 9 Dec 1921 - Russell, Kansas
d. 10 Feb 1975 - Ransom, Kansas
He married Audra SCHABEN on January 25, 1944, at Portsmith, VA. Survivors: wife, son, daughter, mother, Mrs. Katie Strecker, Ness City; brother: Ralph, Haysville; sisters: Mrs Clyde Pryor, Ness City; Mrs Harold Sullivan, Louisville, KY.

STRECKER, August F.
b. 6 Sep 1889 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 20 Dec 1970 - Hoisington, Kansas
From funeral card
Son of John Jacob and Katherine (Karst) Strecker. On May 31, 1908, he was united in marriage to the former Amelia MICHAELIS. There were 5 children born to this union, 2 of whom preceded the parents in death. A son, Roy, died in infancy and a daughter, Alvina, died in 1953. On Dec. 3, 1938, his wife and helpmate of 30 years passed away.
To cherish his memory are the 3 children: Armin and Clarence of Russell, Mrs. Lewis (Fern) Frey, Great Bend; 6 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren; 1 brother, Ferdinand, of Russell; 2 sisters, Mrs. Ida Ehrlich, Russell, and Mrs. John Morgenstern, Galatia, KS. Preceding him in death also were his parents, one brother, J.J. Strecker; 5 sisters, Amelia Becker, Lydia Deines, Mollie Michaelis, Agnes Stettinger, and Pauline Nuss.
Pastor Earnest Pihl officiating; Organist: Mrs. Howard Vladar; Quartette: Bernhardt Deines, Ferd Niedenthal, J.E. Morgenstern, and Clinton Seifert. Hymns: Jesus Still Lead On and Abide With Me Casket Bearers: Herb Michaelis, Leo Michaelis, LeRoy Michaelis, Roland Baurele, Lothar Strecker, and Lawrence Strecker Laid to Rest: Milberger Cemetery

STRECKER, Bernice LaVon
b. 14 Apr 1914 - Russell, Kansas
d. 19 Apr 1986 - Dodge City, Kansas
She married Clyde K. PRYOR on October 5, 1934, at WaKeeney. Survivors are: son; sister: Carol Jean Sullivan, Louisville, KY.

STRECKER, Bertha
b. 14 March 1893, Milberger
d. 28 Jan 1987, Russell
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Benjamin KEIL October 5, 1913. He died November 20, 1954. She then married Alexander NUSS March 24, 1961, Jetmore. He died March 1, 1973. Survivors: sons: Clarence Keil, Berwyn, PA; Leland Keill, Galatia; Glenn Keil, Russell; daughters: Lucile Hall, Hays; Elsie Herber, Wilson; Thelma Gross, Hays; Clarnetta Brainerd, Great Bend; Fern Trent, Fowler; Alean Sanders, Miltonvale; stepson, Elmer Nuss, Dodge City; stepdaughters, Irene Michaelis, Wichita; Edna Byrum, Garfield; half-brother, Emanuel Strecker,Warsaw, MO.

STRECKER, Caroline
b. 10 Sep 1898 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 29 Jun 1985 - Hays, Kansas
She married Jacob MILBERGER on January 10, 1919, at Russell. He died June 1, 1972.

STRECKER, Carrie
See David S. Dumler and Carrie Strecker Dumler (Double Funeral)

STRECKER, Chester L.
b. 11 Sept 1922 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 25 Oct 2003 - Russell, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Monday - October 27, 2003, Hays Daily News - Tuesday, October 28, 2003
Born to George and Sophie (Michel) Strecker. He married Lillian KARST on Nov. 12, 1944. He later married Patricia SEIER on Oct. 13, 1977. He was preceded in death by a brother, Roy Strecker and an infant son, Gary Strecker . Survivors include his wife, Patricia of Russell; two sons, Allen of Russell and Rick of Hays; a sister, Donna Evans of Kimball, Neb.; two grandchildren; and 13 step-grandchildren. Burial in St. John Lutheran Cemetery.

STRECKER, Christine
b. 23 FEB 1894, Grimm,Saratov,Volga,Russia
d. Abt 8 APR 1991, Portland,,
Christine Strecker immigrated to the US as a young girl and was raised in Cincinnati and Michigan and married Henry J. Starkel on 1 Nov 1913, in Portland. Her husband preceded her in death. Survivors include her daughter, Marion S. Whalen.

STRECKER, Clarence Rudolph
b. 21 Apr 1916 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 4 Mar 1996 - Russell, Kansas
From funeral card
Son of August and Amelia (Michaelis) Strecker. On May 2, 1937 he was united in marriage to Olinda RUBE at Russell, Kansas and to this union was born one son, Gerald. Those who preceded him in death were his parents; wife, Olinda who died June 29, 1995; 2 sisters, Fern Frey and Alvina Strecker; and infant brother Roy and one grandson, Patrick Strecker. Survivors are his son, Gerald and his wife Judy of Fountain Valley, CA; 2 grandchildren, Carolyn York and Pamela Hererra; 2 great-grandchildren, Kayla Sandoval and Brianna Hererra; one brother, Armin Strecker of Russell; a number of other relatives and a host of friends.
Clergy: Rev. Henry Hartman. Music: Old Rugged Cross and How Great Thou Art - soloist: Ed Sewell and organist, Sandy Krug; #448 Amazing Grace and #492 O Master, Let Me Walk With You - congreational singing. Casket Bearers: Terry Taylor, Paul Popp, Lawrence Ehrlich, Ervin Niedens, Jack Sturman, and Gary Drake Interment: Russell City Cemetery, Russell, KS

STRECKER, Dorthea Elizabeth
b. 17 Feb 1859
d. 15 Feb 1943 - Milberger, Kansas

STRECKER, Eddie A.
b. 20 Aug 1914 - Russell, Kansas
d. 11 Aug 1950 - Russell, Kansas
Son of August and Mary Strecker. On April 17, 1937, he married Alverda KARST. They had 2 children.

STRECKER, Elizabeth
b. 16 Jan 1895 - Russell Co, Kansas
d. 17 Feb 1963 - Salina, Kansas
She married on. 25 Dec 1921, J. Roy WOLF of Bunker Hill, Kansas.Survivors: Husband, Russell; 3 children: Rex Roy of Russell, Fern Elizabeth McDowell of Salina, Kansas, and Lois Jean Starbuck of Raymond, Kansas; 9 grandchildren: Margaret Anne, Barbara Lyn, Susan Lee WOLF, Sherry Kay, Sherl RAE (twins) and Coleen Sue McDowell, Cynthia Lyn, Julie Anne andTerri Sue Starbuck; 5 sisters - Mrs. Carrie DUMLER, Mrs. Nina TITTEL, Mrs. Edity RAY of Russell, Mrs. Matilda REED of Pawhuska, Oklahoma, Mrs. Mary Dumler of Salina, Kansas; 2 borthers - Alex STRECKER and Edward A. STRECKER of Russell. Burial at Russell Cemetery.

STRECKER, Elizabeth
d. 9 Dec 1894 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 9 Jul 1977 - Lincoln, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
She married David STRECKER April 29, 1917. She is survived by widower David; son Marvin, Russell; daughters Lenora Strecker of home; Mrs. Elvera Prater, El Dorado; Mrs. Esther Stockamp, Mrs. Lorene Peterman, Mrs. Thelma Blase, all Sylvan Grove; sisters Mrs. Molly Strecker, Lincoln; Mrs. Emilia Boger, Hoisington; Mrs. Pauline Johannes, Hoisington; 11 grandchildren; 12 gt-grandchildren. Burial in Lutheran Church Cem,

STRECKER, Emanuel
b. 9 Oct 1903 - Barton County, Kansas
d. 20 Jan 1993 - Fort Collins, Colorado
Son of David and Dorothea Elizabeth Streck Strecker. He married Martha KARST in May 1925. She died January 10, 1964. He married Eula M. BREASHEARS on May 25, 1973, at Warsaw, Mo. She died in March 1981.

STRECKER, Emilie
b. 8 Jan 1904 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 5 Jul 1991 - Pratt, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
Daughter of George and Katherine (Dumler) Strecker. She married Samuel TITTEL on April 25, 1926, at Milberger. He died August 3, 1960. Survivors include two sons, Dean S. of Odessa, TX; and Kenneth L. of Greeley, CO; two daughters, Betty Pedigo of Iuka, KS; and Norma Kite of Bethany, OK; one brother, Ferdinand Strecker of Denver, CO; 9 grandchildren; and 9 gt.grandchildren. Burial at the Gt. Bend Cemetery.

STRECKER, Ernest Fredrick
b. 5 Aug 1913 - Paradise, Kansas
d. 8 Feb. 2004 - Osborne, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Monday, February 9, 2004
On April 24, 1936, he married Eva Mae WELLER at Russell. She survives. Survivors include his wife, Eva of Osborne; two daughters, Wanda Kay Augustine of Great Bend, and Mary Anderson of Osborne; two sons, Albert of Hutchinson, and Glenn of Olathe; 11 grandchildren; one step-grandchild; 11 great-grandchildren; and two step great-grandchildren.
Burial at Mt. Herman Cemetery, near Paradise.

STRECKER, Eva O.
b. 5 Mar 1911 Russell, Russell, Kansas
d. 1 May 1999 Hays, Ellis, Kansas
Parents were John M. and Katherine (Ebel) Strecker. She was preceded in death by two brothers, John and Albert Strecker, and three sisters, Anna Ebel, Elizabeth Schneider and Lena House.

STRECKER, FERDINAND A.
(Obituary – includes a picture)
Ferdinand A. Strecker died Thursday morning, June 16, (1983) at Great Bend. He was the son of John Jacob and Katherine (Karst) Strecker, born April 1, 1901, in Russell County. He married Susanna Brack, June 19, 1921, at Milberger. She died Sept. 22, 1982. Survivors are three sons: Lawrence, Orval and Earl; and five daughters, Mrs. Dean (Helen) Ward; Mrs. Lawrence (Genevieve) Nesler; Mrs. Albert (Wilmetta) Karst; Mrs. Reuben (Mabeline) Schultz and Mrs. Gary (Shirley) Cramer; a sister, Olinda Morgenstern, Galatia.

STRECKER, Ferdinand Alexander
b. 1 Apr 1901 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 16 Jun 1983 - Great Bend, Kansas
From funeral card
Son of John Jacob and Katherine (Karst) Strecker. On June 19, 1921, he was united in marriage to Susanne BRACK, who preceded him in death on Sept. 22, 1982. Their marriage was blessed with nine children, eight of whom survive him.To cherish his memory are three sons: Lawrence and Orval, both of Russell; and Earl, Aurora, CO; five daughters: Mrs. Dean (Helen) Ward; and Mrs. Lawrence (Genevieve) Nestler, both of Russell; Mrs. Albert C. (Willmetta) Karst of Arvada, CO; Mrs. Rueben (Mabeline) Schulz of Thornton, CO; and Mrs. Gary (Shirley) Cramer of Stockton. One sister, Olinda Morgenstern, of Galatia; 19 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Susanna, infant son Vernon, and several brothers and sisters.
Born: May 4, 1914 Died: Feb. 27, 1985
Officiating: Rev. John Strackbein Organist: Mrs. Grace Rothenberger. Music: "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" and "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God"-congregation; "Abide With Me"-choir. Casket Bearers: Earl Lee, Kevin, Scott, and Mike Strecker; Douglas & Doyle Karst; Gary Schultz; Larry, Darrel, and Brad Ward. Interment: Russell City Cemetery, Russell, KS

STRECKER, Fern B.
b. 14 Feb 1925 - Russell, Kansas
d. 13 Jun 1985 - Kansas City, Missouri
From funeral card - In Memory of: Fern B. Frey
Clergy: Rev. Charles Tews. Music: Congregational singing "My Faith Looks Up To Thee"; "How Great Thou Art" by soloist: Melinda Wegele and organist: Harlen Jerke; Casket Bearers: Gary Drake, Jack Sturman, Kurt Evers, Kirby Evers, Eddie Klug, and Bob Fanshier. Honorary casketbearer: Jack Horn. Interment: Great Bend Cemetery, Gt. Bend, KS (Spouse - Lewis Frey.)

STRECKER. Fred
b. 10 Mar 1909, Dittle, Russia
d. 27 Oct 1999, prob. Cheyenne, Wyoming
From Casper Star Tribune - Novembr 2, 1999
Survivors include six daughters, Dorothy Lansing, Lorraine Krieger, Violet Baker, Janice Strecker, Jane Daiss and Darlene Swayze; two brothers, Alex Strecker of Riverton and Ed Strecker of Billings, Mont., four sisters, Elizabeth Stricker of Billings, Anna Kautz of Weiser, Idaho, Frieda Keller of Worland, Wyo and Marie Claus of Huntley,Mont. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1990; son, Fred Roy Strecker in 1969; his parents Jacob and Alice Strecker; and two brothers, Jacob Strecker and George Strecker.

STRECKER, Frederick
b. 30 Jan. 1836, Grimm, Russia
d. 22 Aug 1913, prob. Russell County, Kansas
From Russell Reformer - August 29, 1913
He was married in 1853 to Miss Catherina Margaret MILLER who died in 1877. The came to this country in 1877. To the union above referrred to six children were born as follows: Jacob, who lives in the Milberger country, John Peter, Henry and August, all of whom live near Russell, Mrs. Jacob (Amerlia) Becker of Milberger and Mrs. Emanuel (Pauline) Morgenstern of Oakley, Kansas. Some time after the death his first wife, he was married Mrs. Elizabeth FOSE who survives him. They had one child, Benjamin F. He leaves three brothers, George Jacob, who lives in Russia, Henry who lives in Barton County, and Jacob, who lives in Russell. There are four sisters: Mrs. Evan Fritzler, Mrs. Ann Ahlbrandt, both of whom live in Russia, Mrs. George (Mary) Reinhardt of Big Creek and Mrs. Margaret Strecker, who lives in this county.

STRECKER, Fred
b. 27 Sep 1891 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 1 April 1962 - Sylvan Grove, Kansas

STRECKER, Fred W.
b. 25 Feb 1905 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 15 Feb 1984 - Russell, Kansas
Survivors: sisters: Minnie Strecker, Bertha Havel both Russell.

STRECKER, George
b. 9 Aug 1867 - Tittel, Russia
d. unk
Son of David Strecker and wife, Anna Elisabeth Strecker nee Spriear. Came to America in the fall of 1876. He married Katharina Elizabeth DUMLERon January 10, 1893, at Milberger. They had 12 children, 2 preceded him.

STRECKER, George David
b. 16 Aug 1888 - Galatia, Kansas
d. 18 Nov 1974 - Ness City, Kansas
He married Eva HETTINER on Febuary 16,1911, Milberger. Survivors are: widow; sons: Lawrence, Waldimore, both Bazine; daughters: Martha Murphy, Hermina Ries, Hilda Rein, Rachel Stieben, all Bazine; Mildred Foos, Larned; Arlene Schamaun, Gt. Bend; sister: Mrs. Merlin Ney, Russell; half-brother, Emanual Strecker, Warsaw, Mo

STRECKER, HENRY
(Obituary)
Henry C. Strecker died Monday (14 February 1976) in Great Bend. Born, Aug. 24, 1898, in Barton County. He was married Aug. 24, 1919 to the former Caroline Keil, at Milberger. The widow survives him. Other survivors are a son, Paul H., Galatia; a daughter, Mrs. Mildred Neeley, Denver; three brothers, George, Bazine; Ed, LaCrosse, and Emanuel, Milberger; two sisters, Mrs. Alex Bertha Nuss, Dodge City, and Mrs. Anna Nuss, Hutchinson.

STRECKER, Henry
(Funeral Card)
Son of John Peter and Christina (Dumler) Strecker was born November 15, 1884 near Milberger, Kansas. He departed this life on February 14, 1976, at Hoisington, Kansas. On September 21, 1906, he married Minnie B. Stielow at Russell and they had four children, Herman, Ernest, Carl and Marie. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Minnie, who died on November 9, 1972, his son, Carl, who died as a young man, one brother, Alex Strecker, and two sisters; Mrs. Mollie Michaelis and Mrs. Amelia Weedin. Survivors include his two sons: Herman of Kansas City, Missouri, and Ernest of Paradise, Kansas; his daughter Mrs. Jacob (Marie) Reich of Paradise; three half- brothers; Fred and Ed Strecker of Russell and Fred Heinze of Greensburg, Kansas; one sister, Mrs. Lydia Dumler of Longmont, Colorado; two half-sisters; Miss Minnie Strecker and Mrs. Bertha Havel, both of Russell

STRECKER, Henry J.
b. 10 Sep 1913 - Spearville, Kansas
d. 16 Aug 2003 - Jetmore, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, August 18, 2003
Son of William J. and Mary Knoeber Strecker. On Oct. 22, 1935, he married Josephine LUTZ at Wright. She died July 28, 2000. Survivors include: 10 sons, Henry Jr., Scott City, Richard, Dodge City, Jerry, Fritch, Texas, LaVern, Independence, Bob, St. Mark, Maurice, Moran, Norbert and Mark, both of Spearville, Joe, Minneola, and John, Colby; a brother, Archbishop Ignatius Strecker, Kansas City, Kan.; two sisters, Catherine Helfrich, Spearville, and Elizabeth Petz, Colwich; 31 grandchildren; and 49 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, William; three sisters, Agnes Mahoney, Mary Schartz and Willie Giessel; and a grandson.Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hodgeman County.

STRECKER, Hubert "Herb" E.
b. 17 Feb 1926 - Galatia, Kansas
d. 20 Feb 2005 - Colorado Springs, Colorado
From Great Bend (Kan) Tribune - Wednesday, March 2, 2005
Born to Emanuel and Martha Strecker of Galatia. While at KU he met his wife, Margaret, who he married in 1948.. In 2004, he and Margaret celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Emanuel and Martha Strecker. He is survived by his wife, Margaret, two daughters and son in-law, Cynthia O'Malley of Walnut Creek, Calif., Chris and Dorothy Campo of Kansas City; a sister, Ruth Dietz of Fort Collins, Colo.; a brother, Norman Strecker of Bellflower, Calif.; and six nieces and nephews.

STRECKER, Ida Caroline
b. 5 May 1899 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 27 Apr 1973 - Russell, Kansas
From funeral card
Daughter of John Jacob and Katherine E. (Karst) Strecker. On November 23, 1922, she was united in marriage to Gottfried EHRLICH. Two sons born to this marriage, both of whom survive her. Her husband and their father preceded her in death on March 6, 1962. To cherish and treasure her many acts and deeds of love, devotion, sacrifice and friendship are her sons, Alvin of Hutchinson, KS; and Lawrence of Russell; four grandchildren, Thomas Joy and Timothy Ray, Russell; and Steve and Sherri Ehrlich, Hutchinson, KS. One brother, Ferdinand Strecker, Russell; one sister, Mrs. John (Olinda) Morgenstern, Galatia, KS; many other relatives and close friends. She was preceded in death by two brothers, J.J. and August Strecker; five sisters, Mrs. Pauline Nuss and Mrs. Mollie Michaelis, Mrs. Lydia Deines, Agnes Stettinger, and Mrs. Amelia Becker.

STRECKER, Jacob
b. 10 Dec 1899 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 5 Jan 1990 -Salina, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
Born to George and Katherine (Dumler) Strecker. He married Anna Katherine DUMLER on November 5, 1922, in Russell. Survivors include his wife, Anna K. of Salina Nursing Center; five daughters, Frances Baily of Montgomery, AL; Fern Parmenter of Topeka; Dorothy Pells of Salina; Leona Miller of Grand Island, NE; and Marilyn Darwin of Hartselle, AL; two sons, Floyd of Wichita; and Leon of Gt. Bend; a brother, Ferndinand of Lakewood, CO; a sister, Emilie Tittel of Pratt; 19 grandchildren and 23 gt. grandchildren. Burial in Gypsum Hill Cemetery.

STRECKER, Jacob H.
b. 10 Dec 1899 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 5 Jan 1990 - Salina, Kansas
He married Anna Katherine DUMLER on November 5, 1922, in Russell.

STRECKER, John
b. 16 Jul 1895 - Milberger, Kansas
d. 11 Jul 1976 - Hays, Kansas
On November 18, 1923, he married Pauline FOSE, in Russell. Survivors widow; sons: Glenn, Russell; Wilmer, Lake Stevens, Wa; Dale, Bakersfield, CA; sisters: Anna Ebel, Scottsbluff, NE; Caroline Strecker, Richland, WA; Eva Strecker, Hays

STRECKER, Julius
b. 3 Oct 1905 - Russell, Kansas
d. 19 Dec 1981 - Liberal, Kansas
He married Marie Meier on August 31, 1929, at Russell. Survivors: brothers: Alex, Roswell, N.M.; Jacob, Salina; Paul, Hoisington; Ferd, Lakewood, Co; sisters Mollie Newacheck, Russell; Emelie Tittel, Gt.Bend; Pauline Miller, Wichita.

STRECKER, Katie
b, 23 Mar 1889 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 19 Jun 1980 - Russell, Kansas
She married Fred S. STEINERT on February 18,1908, in Milberger. He died July 15, 1969. Survivors include: daughters: Mrs. Alma Heckman, Mrs. Florence Metheny, both Russell; Mrs. Lydia Bennett, Salina; Mrs. Alice Kersey, Sunnymead,CA

STRECKER, Kenneth
b. 15 Nov 1932 - Russell, Kansas
d. 12 May 1988 - Wichita, Kansas
He married Dorothy KOELLING on June 21, 1953, at Russell. Survivors are: wife; brother, Richard; sister: Janice Stoppel.

STRECKER, Lawrence Alexander
b. 10 Dec 1911 - Galatia, Kansas
d. 4 Dec 1984 - Ness City, Kansas
He married Florence FECH on May 3, 1934, at Bazine. Survivors: wife, sons; mother, Eva Strecker, LaCrosse; brother: Waldimore, Bazine; sisters: Martha Murphy, Hermina Ries, Hilda Rein, Rachel Stieben, all Bazine; Mildred Foos, Rush Center, Arlene Schaumaun, Great Bend.

STRECKER, Lena
b. 25 July 1892, Russell
d. 26 Aug 1974, Junction City
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Benjamin EHRLICH August 13, 1914 at Russell. Survivors: widower; sons: Bernard, Colorado Springs, Colo.; Russell; Great Bend; daughter, Mrs. Rex Gillett, Waldo; brother, Carl Strecker, Fredonia; sisters, Mrs. J. C. Byler, Russell; Mrs. Sam Cooper, Lucas.

STRECKER, Leon Dale
b. abt 1931
d. 30 Jun 2000, prob. Wakeeney, Kansas
From The Wichita Eagle - Monday, July 3, 2000
Survivors: wife, Louise; sons, Donald, Bernard; brother, Larry of Palm Coast, Fla.; sisters, Dorthy Hanes of Topeka, Donna Schneider of Russell, Janice Nichols of Gladstone,Mo.

STRECKER, Leon E.
b. 10 Aug 1934 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 12 Aug 1992 - Great Bend, Kansas
Son of Jacob H. and Anna Dumler Strecker. He married Delores L. BRAUN on April 23, 1955, at Ellinwood.

STRECKER, Lorene
b. 30 Nov 1928 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 24 Dec 2000 - Ellsworth, Kansas
From Salina Journal - January 5, 2001
Her husband, L. W. "Pete", died in 1979. Survivors include a brother, Marvin Strecker of Russell; and four sisters, Elvera Prater of Hays and Lenora Strecker, Esther Stockamp and Thelma Blase, all of Sylvan Grove.

STRECKER, Lothar Berthold
b. 31 May 1907 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 6 Feb 1995 - Russell, Kansas
From funeral card
Son of J.J. and Hanna (Karst) Strecker. On Nov. 20, 1927, he was united in marriage to Natalie, SCHNEIDER. There were two children born to this marriage: Norma Jean and Dennis Dale. To honor and cherish his many acts and deeds of love are his wife, Natalie "Dollie", of the home, his two children and their spouses: Norma and Edward Jurgensen of Wichita, KS; and Dennis and Mary Strecker, Great Bend, KS; seven grandchildren; ten gt-grandchildren; and 2 gt.-ft-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Anetha Dunkel.
Pastor Michael Fibranz officiating. Casket Bearers: Dennis Jr. and John Strecker; Kirk and Kevin Jurgensen; Chris Greiving, and Iain Interment: St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Russell, KS

STRECKER, MARTHA – (maiden name unknown) wife of Emanuel Strecker
(Funeral Card)
Mrs. Emanuel Strecker (handwritten note, "Martha")born May 26, 1905 Russell County, Kansas, died January 10, 1964 Barton County, Kansas.

STRECKER, Martha Esther
b. 27 Feb 1917 - Milberger, Kansas
d. 17 Nov 1989 - Hays, Kansas
She married Bernard MURPHY on April 17, 1946, in Detroit. Hee preceded her in death.

STRECKER, Matilda E.
b. 10 Apr 1900 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 18 Feb 1982 - Russell, Kansas
She married David OCHS on March 30,1919, at Hoisington. She married George W. REED on February 3, 1938 Newton. He died March 27, 1976. Survivors: daughter: Ruth Wolfe, Russell; sons: Lawrence, Harlan, Kenneth all at Colorado Springs, C0; Donald Ochs, Hotchkiss, CO; brother: Edward Strecker, Russell; sister: Edith Bay, Russell
Additional Information:. Kenneth is married to Delores Mausolf of Albert. The daughter, Ruth Wolfe, Russell, has since died.

STRECKER, Melvin C.
b. abt 1916
d. 2 Jun 2000, Kansas
Survivors: wife, Evelyn; sons, Douglas, Lowell and Clark.

STRECKER, Melvin L.
b. 6 Sep 1924 - Barton County, Kansas
d. 20 Jan 2001 - Salina, Kansas
From Lucas Sylvan News - Thursday, February 1, 2001, From Hays Daily News - January 22, 2001
The youngest child of Frederick Strecker, Jr. and Amelia Nee Stettinger Strecker. He married Melba KARST on May 2, 1948. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Paul. Melvin is survived by his wife, Melba, of the home; two sons: Delvin and wife Anita, and Ronald and wife Yvonne; one daughter: Charlotte and husband David Herrman; seven grandchildren: Brian Strecker and wife Stacy, Andrew Strecker, Joey Herrman, Anthony Herrman, Andrea Herrman and fiance Will Biggs, Jessica Strecker, and Neil Strecker; one brother, Roy Strecker of Sylvan Grove and one sister, Helen Walter of Russell.

STRECKER, Minnie Caroline
b. 18 Sep 1903 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 24 Mar 1993- Russell, Kansas
From funeral card
Daughter of John Peter and Augusta Emelia (Stielow) Strecker. Those who preceded her in death were her parents, two brothers; Edward and Frederick, two half-brothers: Henry and Alex Strecker; and three half-sisters: Lydia Dumler, Mollie Michaelis, and Amelia Weedin. Survivors are a sister Bertha Havel, a number of nieces and nephews as well as a host of friends. Clergyman: Rev. Glenn Tombaugh Music: "Amazing Grace" and "Looking This Way" Soloist: Ed Sewell. Organist: Sandy Krug Casket Bearers: Vic Carlisle, John Woelk, Clarence Wilhelm, Ernest Strecker, Mark Carter, Ed Sewell Interment: Russell City Cemetery, Russell, KS

STRECKER, Mollie
b. 14 Mar 1897 - Milberger, Kansas
d. 12 Nov 1973, Ness City, Kansas
She married Henry HERMAN on September 23,1914, at Milberger. Survivors: children, one son, Reuben, Garden City, Alma Lebsack, Otis; sisters: Mrs F.S.Steinert, Russell; Mrs. Elizabeth Herman, Ness City

STRECKER, Nina K.
b. 5 Apr 1903 - Russell, Kansas
d. 17 Mar 1980 - Russell, Kansas
She married Emanuel TITTEL on February 23, 1930, in Russell.

STRECKER, Palmer LaVern
b. 6 Aug 1933 - WaKeeney, Kansas
d. 6 Oct 1999 - Fort Dodge, Kansas
Son of Frederick W. Fabrizius and Anetha Strecker Dunkel. Suvivors include two daughters, Melodie Dedonis and April Maier. Additional information: Son of Anetha Strecker who married John Dunkel. Anetha Strecker and John J. Strecker, Jr., were children of J. J. and Hannah Karst Strecker.Preceded in death by parents.

STRECKER, PAUL
Obituary and Funeral Care)
Paul Strecker died Monday (14 February 1983) at Great Bend. Born Aug. 23, 1909. He married Hermine Anna Hoffman May 20, 1937, in Great Bend. She preceded him in death, April 29 1980. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Roscoe (Barbara) Merry, Mrs. Steve (Melba) Haines and Mrs. Alan (Karen) Maier; three brothers, Alexander of Roswell, N.M., Jacob of Salina and Ferd of Lakewood, Colo,; three sisters, Mrs. Mollie Newacheck of Russell, Mrs. Amelia Tittel of Great Bend and Mrs. Paulene Miller of Wichita
(Back of the card) PAUL STRECKER Son of George Strecker, Sr. and Katherine (Elizabeth) Dumler. Had six grandchildren: Lynette, John, James, Brian, Timothy and Eric. Paul was preceded in death by his wife, 4 brothers and 1 sister."

STRECKER, Pauline
b. 24 Mar 1892, Russell County
d. 11 Jun 1970, Russell
From Newspaper Clipping and Pamphlet from Funeral Home
Married Henry P. NUSS, June 8, 1913, Milberger. Ten children: sons: Paul, Albert, Roy, Melvin, Harlan, Clarence who died as infant; daughters: Esther, Isabele, Josepine, Doralene. Her husband, Henry, died on November 1, 1960. Beside husband, one son preceded her by brother, Jacob Strecker; sisters, Amelia Becker, Lydia Deines, Mollie Michaelis, Agnes Stettinger. Survivors: sons: Paul, Fresno, CA; Albert, Worland, WY; Roy, Russell; Melvin, Burdett, Kansas; Harlan, Hoisington; daughers: Mrs. Esther Schafer, Russell; Mrs. Patri (Isabella) Christopher, Waterloo, N.Y.; Mrs. John (Josephine) Dutt, Bushton; Mrs. John (Doralene) Sanders, Russell; brothers: August Strecker, nursing home at Hoisington; Ferdinand Strecker, Russell; sisters: Mrs. John (Olinda) Morgenstern,Galatia; Mrs. Ida Ehrlich, Russell.

STRECKER, Pauline
b. 15 Oct 1907 - Russell, Kansas
d. 26 Jun 1984 - Wichita, Kansas
She married Herman P. MILLER on January 23, 1937, at Russell. He died November 10, 1978.

STRECKER, Ralph R.
b. 24 Aug 1917 - Russell, Kansas
d. 3 Oct 1975 - Wichita, Kansas
He married Lena WITTHUHN. Survivors are: widow, son; daughter, Jan; mother, Mrs. Katie Strecker, Ness City; sisters: Mrs. Bernice Pryor, Ness City; Mrs. Carol Sullivan, Louisville, KY.

STRECKER, Waldimore
b. 9 Dec 1914 - Galatia, Kansas
d. 8 Feb 2004 - Ness City, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, February 10, 204
Son of George and Eva Elizabeth Hettinger Strecker. On April 18, 1947, he married Vella Mae SCHROEDER at Cuero, Texas. She survives. Other survivors include: a son, Stanley Strecker, Dodge City; a daughter, Barbara Rupp, Ness City; five sisters, Hermina Ries, La Crosse, Hilda Rein and Mildred Foos, both of Hays, Rachel Stieben, Bazine, and Arlene Schamaun, Great Bend; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Lawrence Strecker; and two sisters, Martha Murphy and infant Lydia Strecker. Burial will be in Bazine Cemetery, Bazine.

STRECKER, Wilhelmina
b. 10 May 1922 - Spearville, Kansas
d. 18 Oct 2002 - Victoria, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - October 20, 2002
She was born May 10, 1922, at Spearville, the daughter of William J. and Mary Knoeber Strecker. On Aug. 25, 1942, she married Leo Lester GIESSEL at Spearville. He died May 10, 1972. Survivors include: a son, Jim, Nevada, Mo.; four daughters, Marlene Risley, Dighton, Marietta Wendler, Hutchinson, Carol Bain, Ness City, Donna Goetz, Hoisington; two brothers, Archbishop I.J. Strecker, Kansas City, Kan., and Henry Strecker, Spearville; two sisters, Catherine Helfrich, Spearville, and Elizabeth Petz, Colwich; 18 grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by: a son, Lester; two sisters, Agnes Mahoney, and Mary Schartz; and a granddaughter, Molly Bain. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.

STRECKER, Wilmetta Irene
b. 12 Mar 1914 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 10 Apr 1990 - Hays, Kansas
Daughter of Conrad J. Herber and Alma C. Strecker, On April 10, 1947, she married Leon "Shorty" DUMLER, Russell.

STRECKLEIN, Clarence T.
b. 13 Mar 1920 - Munjor, Kansas
d. 24 Aug 2004 - Hays, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Thursday, August 26, 2004, From Salina Journal - Thursday, August 26, 2004
Born to John and Mary (Wasinger) Stecklein. He married Marietta D. RUDER on June 12, 1961, in Hays. She died Dec. 25, 1985. Survivors include two daughters, Dottie Jackson, Lithonia, Ga., and Lisa Ann Ziegler, Colorado Springs, Colo.; a brother, Nick Stecklein, Munjor; and four grandchildren, Raven and Marcus Jackson, Gavin VanHorn and Gregory Ziegler. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Victor Stecklein, Richard Stecklein, Paul Stecklein and Ralph Stecklein, and two sisters, Regina Brungardt and Frances Orr. Burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays.

STRECKLEIN, Paul J.
b. 4 Feb 1917 - Munjor, Kansas
d. 21 Oct 2001 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Great Bend (KS) Tribune - October 23, 2001
Son of John and Mary Wasinger Stecklein. He married Wilma HARWELL May 18, 1965, in Great Bend. Survivors include his wife of the home; and two brothers, Clarence Stecklein of Hays and Nicholas Stecklein of Munjor. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Victor Stecklein, Richard Stecklein and Ralph Stecklein; and two sisters, Regina Brungardt and Frances Orr. Burial will be at St. Francis Cemetery in Munjor.

STRICKBINE, Elizabeth
b. 16 Jan 1891 - Wilson, Kansas
d. 14 Jan 1949 - Herington, Kansas
From Link to the Past - Glenn Mueller collection
Born to Jacob and Lisa Katherine Strickbine. She married Benjamin J. Langhofer on February 3, 1907. To this union were born three children, one of them dying in infancy. Burial in the Sunset Cemetery, Herington, Kansas

STRICKER, Alexander
B. 23 Sep 1890 - Russia
D. 9 Oct 1978 - Denver, Colorado
From Newspaper Clipping - Denver Post
Burial was in Crown Hill. Survivors include his wife, Mary; two sons, J. Phillip Gerringer and Alexander Sticker, Jr., both of Denver, and Fred Stricker, Oakland, Calif.; four daughters, Henrietta Zarlengo and Emmy Mansfield, both of Denver, Amelia Kreiger, Lakewood, and Dorothy Smith, Broomfield.

STRICKER, Dave H.
b. 2 Jul 1918
d. 27 Oct 2002 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE, 29 Oct 2002
Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff. He was born July 2, 1918 to Henry and Eva (Henkel) Stricker in Scottsbluff, where he grew up and attended area schools. He married Rachel MEIER on July 6, 1941 in Scottsbluff. He is survived by his wife, Rachel Stricker of Scottsbluff; son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Heddi Stricker of Scottsbluff; daughter, Jan Durnin of Gering; grandchildren, Randy and Martha Stricker of Scottsbluff; Renee and Kevin Fink of Merna; Rhonda and Peter Dahlin of Destin, Fla.; and Jill and Mark Tindell of Hemingford; great-grandchildren, Allison, Ben, Eli, Gideon, Pierson, Landis, and Joseph; sister, Mary Schanaman of Gering; sisters-in-law, Mary Stricker of Gering, Wilma Stricker of Scottsbluff, and Marge Stricker of Omaha; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Jake, Harry, Reuben and Henry; sister Martha; and half-brother Robert.

STRICKER, David
b. 3 Nov 1911 - Happyland, Canada
d. 30 Jun 2006 - Hoisington, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, July 1, 2006, Great Bend (Kan) Tribune - July 2, 2006
Son of John Henry and Eva Kraft Stricker. On April 11, 1937, he married Esther ROHN in Trego Center. She died Oct. 8, 2003. Survivors include: a son, Ron and wife, Elma, Hoisington; a sister, Mary Marcy, Leoti; a grandson, Jerry, Hoisington; and a great-grandson, Kyler, Royce City, Texas. He was preceded in death by a brother, Adam LeRoy; and four sisters, Lydia Mai, Emma Naiman, Hanna Naiman, and Esther Tuxhorn. Burial will be in Hoisington Cemetery.

STRICKER, Gerald E.
b. 25 Feb 1931 - Gering, Nebraska
d. 9 March 2006 - Torrington, Wyoming
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 11 Mar 2006
Burial will follow in the Valley View Cemetery. Son of Ben and Hilda (Asmus) Stricker. Gerald continued his college education at EWC where he met his wife, Emma Jean DENNEY. The couple married Dec. 18, 1955, in Torrington and then went on to attend the University of Wyoming together. He is survived by his wife of 50 years; daughters, Debra (Byron) Yeik of Veteran, Wyo.; Jackie Stricker of Casper, Wyo.; and Laurie (Steve) Jones of Houston, Texas; grandchildren, Beau Yeik of the University of Kansas at Salina, Kan., Travis Yeik, Lyndsey Jones, and Cassie Jones; sisters, JoAnn McNulty and Sandi (Max) Jenkins; brother, Bruce (Shirley) Stricker of Denver; and numerous nieces and nephews. His parents and a brother-in-law preceded him in death.

STRICKER, Glen and Norma (Karst)
50th Wedding Anniversary
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - September 22, 2002
Glen and Norma Stricker, Great Bend, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception and dance at 7:00 p. m. Sept. 28, at the Knights of Columbus, 723 Main Street, Great Bend. Stricker and the former Norma Karst were married Sept. 28, 1952, in Russell County. He served in the U.S. Air Force and then farmed in the Barton County area before going into the construction business in Great Bend. She retired in 1995 from the banking industry. Their children are Cynthia Axman, Lawrence; Tony Stricker, Great Bend; and Michelle Lanham, Fort Worth, Texas. They have three grandchildren.

STRICKER, Gottfried
b. 15 Jan 1943 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 9 Jul 2005 - Hays, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, July 10, 2005, Hays Daily News - Monday, July 11, 2005
Son of Gottfried and Mollie Niedenthal Stricker. He married Marsha Lynn BOXBERGER. Survivors include: a son, Matthew, Hays; a daughter, Stacy Byington, Oklahoma City; six brothers, Elmer, Granbury, Texas, Harvey, Wausau, Wis., Glen, and Bob, both of Great Bend, Dean, Russell, and Tom, Hill City; six sisters, Rozella VanReenan, and Helen Michaelis, both of Salina, Lenetta Springer, Peoria, Ill., Elsena Bender, and Mary Jane Doonan, both of Great Bend, and Kathryn Booth, Tulsa, Okla. He was preceded in death by his parents, and an infant brother, Henry Hubert. Burial will be in Trinity-Bender Hill Cemetery, near Milberger.

STRICKER, Gottfried
b. 4 Jan 1897 - Saratov, Russia
d. 5 Sep 1990 - Hays, Kansas
From funeral card
Son of Henry and Eva Margaret (Becker) Stricker. On July 12, 1918 Gottfried was married to Mollie NIEDENTHAL at the family home, to this union was born fourteen children: Rozells, Helen, Elmer, Lenetta, Harvey, Elsena, Glen, Roy Bob, Mary Jane, Dean, Tom, Kathryn, Gottfried, Jr. and Henry Hubert who died as an infant. Those who preceded him in death were his parents, infant son Henry Hubert, grandson Brian Reich, two brothers and two sisters. Survivors are his wife Mollie of the home in Russell, seven sons: Elmer of Dallas, TX; Harvey of Wausau, WI; Glen and Roy Bob both of Great Bend; Tom of Woodward, OK; Dean and Gottfried Jr. (Fritz) both of Russell; sis daughters: Rozella Van Reenan and Helen Michaelis bot of Salina; Lenetta Springer of Peoria, IL; Elsena Bender and Mary Jane Doonan both of Great Bend; and Kathryn Booth of Tulsa, OK. He is also survived by one brother Henry Stricker Jr., and one sister Emma Laubhan both of Russell, 30 grandchildren and 20 gt-grandchildren; several other relatives and a hosst of friends.
Clergy: Rev. James Strasen. Music: "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" - congregation / "So Nimm Denn Meine Hande (Oh Take My Hand, Dear Father)" - duet of Dottie Dumler and Frances Wilhelm Organist: Eileen Vladar. Casket Bearers: All Strickers: Elmer, Glen, Roy Bob, Harvey, Tom, Fritz, and Dean. Interment: Trinity - Bender Hill Lutheran Cemetery

STRICKER, Hannah
b. 8 Mar 1915 - Leaders, Saskatchewan, Canada
d. 3 Jul 1998 - Leoti, Kansas
Daughter of . John H. and Eva E. Kraft Stricker. Married Ernest William NAIMAN at WaKeeney. He died in 1971. Survivors are: son, Dale; sisters: Mary Marcy, Leoti, Esther Tuxhorn, Hutchinson.

STRICKER, Harvey Manuel
b. 9 Apr 1925 - Russell, Kansas
d. 18 Nov 2006 - Wausau, Wisconsin
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, November 20, 2006, From Hays Daily News Nov. 19, 2006
He was born April 9, 1925, in Russell, the son of Gottfried and Molly Stricker. Survivors include: his wife, Patricica; two daughters, Jana McDonell and husband, Daniel, and her son, Ross, and Anita Weil and husband, James, and their children, David, Derek, Molly, Megan and Maren; five brothers, Elmer, Glen, Bob, Tom and Dean Stricker; six sisters, Rozella Van Reenan, Helen Michaelis, Lenetta Springer, Elsena Bender, Mary Jane Doonan and Kathryn Booth; and many nieces and nephews.

STRICKER, Henry, Jr.
b. 31 Oct 1898 - Russia
d. 15 Sep 1993 - Russell, Kansas
Son of Henry Sr. and Eva Becker Stricker. He married Martha MILLER on November 11, 1921, at Milberger. She died May 27, 1992. Survivors are: son: Leon, Russell; daughter: Verjean Goodnight, Seattle; sister: Emma Laubhan, Russell

STRICKER, Joseph Claude
b. 1916 - Oklahoma
d. 24 Apr 1983 - Dodge City, Kansas
Survivors: bros and sisters..

STRICKER, Lee Roy
b. 1929 - Greeley, Colorado
d. 22 Dec 2004 - Clinton, Kentucky
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 29 Dec 2004
Born to Henry and Anna (Ziegler) Stricker, Russian immigrants. He married Dorothy KING in 1950.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; sons, Michael Stricker of Denver, Martin Stricker of Scottsbluff and Joel Stricker of Gering; daughters, Dianna and Michael Young of Paducah, Ky., Linda Stricker of Powder Springs, Ga., Anna and Brian Risner of Clinton, Ky. and Carey and Shawn Benton, Hiram; brother, Ruben and Gay Stricker of Placentia, Calif.; sister, Ester and Lester Cook of Tahlequah, Okla., sister-in-law, Irene Stricker of Gering; 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Lee Roy was preceded in death by his parents, brothers; Herman Stricker, Robert Stricker and Henry Stricker and sisters, Violet Young and Dorothy Dykes.

STRICKER, Lenora
b. 16 Apr 1925 - Milberger, Kansas
d. 7 Aug 1993 - Kansas City, Missouri
Daughter of Henry and Martha Miller Stricker. She married Everett E. BURNS on October 9, 1949 at Salina.

STRICKER, Marie
b. 14 Jan 1921 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
d. 22 Sep 2004 - Gering, Nebraska
Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery. Born tp Henry and Eva (Henkel) Stricker. She married Jacob "Jack" SCHANAMAN, Nov. 26, 1944, in Scottsbluff. Survivors include her daughter, Judy Zeiler of Scottsbluff; son, Ronald E. Schanaman and his wife Cindy of Chugwater, Wyo.; grandchildren, Mark Zeiler and his wife Kimberly of St. Joseph, Mo.; Lisa Joiner and her husband John of Annandale, Va.; Jeri Currier and her husband Brian of Somerset, Ky.; Sheri Riccardi and her husband Mark of Aurora, Colo.; and Donald Schanaman and his wife Marilyn of Grand Junction, Colo.; great-grandchildren, Ashley and Andrew Zeiler, Katherine Joiner, Katie Currier and Titus Jacob Schanaman; sisters-in-law, Mary Stricker of Gering, Rachael Stricker and Wilma Stricker, both of Scottsbluff, Marge Stricker of Omaha and Anna Schenaman; and brother-in-law, Ruben D. Ruhl. Her parents; husband; six brothers and one sister; and son-in-law, Marvin Zeiler, preceded Marie in death.

STRICKER, Rachel
b. 26 Dec 1918 - Kimball, Nebraska
d. 21 Apr 2005 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld,Scottsbluff, NE - 23 Apr 2005
Interment at Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff. Born to Frederick and Margaret (Melcher) Stricker. Rachel met the love of her life, Henry MARGHEIM, JR., while attending a dance. They were united in marriage on February 2, 1936, in Scottsbluff. She is survived by her son, Robert and his wife, Shirley Margheim of Garryowen, Mont.; daughter, Beverly and her husband, Harvey Bauer of Scottsbluff; sisters, Lillian Backer, Lydia Jackson, Rose Derr, Martha and her husband, Rieny Leikam, Alvina and her husband, Gene Bennett; brothers, Vic Stricker, Henry Stricker, Robert and his wife, Annie Stricker; sister-in-law, Elsie Stricker; ten grandchildren, twenty-two great-grandchildren, one great-great grandson, many nephews, nieces and friends. Rachel was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Henry; son, Lonald; brothers and sister-in-laws, Philip and Katherine Kamerzell, John and Anna Kamerzell, Alex Stricker, and Fred Stricker; sisters, Lillian Stricker, Millie and Victor Hamburg, Julia and Alec Peister, Mary and Dave Keller, Helen and Oscar Braden; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Stricker and Neva Stricker; brother-in-laws, Reverend Bob Backer, Art Jackson, Ruben Derr, and one set of twin grandsons.

STRICKER, Victor
b. 30 Oct 1909 - Elenbuk, Russia
d. 20 Mar 2007 - Billings, Montana
From Billings Gazette, Billings, MT - 21 Mar 2007
He was born Oct. 30, 1909, in a small village in Elenbuk, Russia, on the border of Germany and Russia. At the young age of 2-1/2, Victor lost his mother after giving birth to his younger brother. Sadly, this brother died three months later. Vic's father remarried and to this union they were blessed with more children. Altogether, Victor had 18 siblings (whole, half and step). Vic married Elizabeth on Nov. 27, 1932. Together, they had one son and two daughters. They were married 65 years before she passed away. His parents, daughter Nancy, son Marvin, brother, Henry, and a grandson, Scott Stricker, preceded Victor in death. Survivors include his daughter, Nadine (John) Stark of Billings; daughter-in-law, Martha Stricker; brother, Robert Stricker; sisters, Rosie Durr, Lillian Backer, Lydia Jackson, Martha Leikam and Alvina Bennett; grandchildren, John, Steve, Victor, Sandy, Leroy, Mark and Pam; and 16 great-grandchildren. Special thank you to Aspen Meadows for all their love, help and support. Interment will follow in the Hardin Fairview Cemetery.

STRICKERT, J. R.
b. 8 Feb 1921, Scott County
d. 10 Jun 1996, Scott City
From Newspaper Clipping
Son of Oscar William and Charity Marie Nelson Strickert. On April 24,1949, he married Ellender Rose HUFFMAN at Scott City. She survives. Other survivors include: two sons, Robert William and Ronald Lee; a daughter, Loleta Mae Strickert; a sister, Charlotte Pickrell, Hastings, Neb.

STRICKLER, Dorothy Mae
b. 3 Jul 1923 - Liberal, Kansas
d. 21 Aug 2003 - Cincinnati, Ohio
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, August 25, 2003
Daughter of Frank Ellis and Margaret Virginia Allen Strickler. On Aug. 15, 1943, she married Byron Daniel SCHMALZRIED at Dighton. He died Jan. 30, 1986. Survivors include: a son, Steve, Cincinnati; four daughters, Lydia Short, Lexington, Ky., Marsha Mullies, Manhattan, Sharon Salisbury, Minneapolis, Minn., and Rhonda Schmalzried, Cincinnati; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Dighton Memorial Cemetery.

STRICKLER, Fredia A., House - See Fredia A. Alt

STRICKLER, Fredia A.
b. 11 Mar 1921 - Herington, Kansas
d. 15 Sep 2001 - Herington, Kansas
From Abilene Reflector - September 18, 2001
Inturnment will be in Lewis Cemetery, Ramona.

STRITESKY, Alice M.
b. 4 Apr 1912 - Lucas, Kansas
d. 1 Mar 2003 - Lucas, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Wednesday, March 5, 2003
She was preceded in death by her husband, Rueben (SCHWEMMER), in 1995. Survivors include two daughters, Betty Larsen of Denmark and Dorothy Clark of Augusta; a brother, Milos Stritesky of Idaho; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

STROEDE, Wilhelm
b. 23 May 1887, Milwaukee
d. 20 Apr 1982, Ellsworth
From Hutchinson News - Thursday, April 22, 1982
He married Hermine SCHWERDTFER Dec. 19, 1920, at Ellsworth. Survivors: widow; son, Edward, Ellsworth; daughter, Lois Stroede, Ellsworth.

STROH, Aaron H.
b. 9 Oct 1905, Dorrance
d. 13 May 1979, Lyons
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Anna NUSS November 19, 1930, Wilson. Survivors: wife; sons: Orville, Kenneth; daughter, Nadine Delhoal; sisters: Mrs. Lydia Green, Salem, Ore; Mrs. Alice Rader, Wilson.

STROH, Albert Glenn
b. 11 Dec 1920 - Ellinwood, Kansas
d. 16 Sep 2005 - Hutchinson, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, September 19, 2005
Son of Alexander and Tillie Margaret Herbel Stroh. On June 7, 1942, he married Fern Johanna BOILESEN at St. Paul, Minn. She died Aug. 26, 1990. Survivors include: three daughters, Gloria Raigoza and Crysta J. Milligan, both of Hutchinson, and Sheryl Kiest, Protem, Mo.; a sister, Norma Lee Trego, Hutchinson; 12 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy Miller. Burial will be in Penwell-Gabel's Memorial Park Cemetery.

STROH, Alex
b. 26 Feb 1895, Dorrance
d. 19 May 1975, Lyons
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Tillie HERBEL December 1919, Guymon, Okla. Survivors: widow, daughters: Mrs. Dorothy Miller, Chase; Mrs. Norma Trego, Trenton, Nebr.; son, Rev. Albert G. Stroh, Beloit, Wisc; sisters Mrs. Lydia Gunn, Mrs. Millie Kienzle, Ellinwood; Mrs. Clara Cleary, Martinez, Calif; brother, Jake Stroh, Nickerson.

STROH, Dorothy B.
b. 17 May 1936 - Mandan, North Dakota
d. 4 Apr 2006 - Billings, Montana
From Billings Gazette, Billings, MT - 6 Apr 2006
Born to George and Elizabeth (Kautzman) Stroh. She is survived by Robert Greenfield; her four daughters and two sons-in-law, Debbie Rinkel, Atlanta, Pam and Brett Christensen, Littleton, Colo., Brenda and Jerome Berger, Billings, Lori Voegele, Bismarck, N.D.; eight grandchildren and their spouses, Wendy Christensen, Jerold (Roxann) and Kaylene Schaner, JD (Rochelle), Isaac and Rita Kuhlman, Joe Luke Skaggs, Jeffery Churchman; and seven great-grandchildren; one sister and one brother, Viola and Harold Harris, Luther, Okla., Ray and Betty Stroh, Mandan, N.D. She has many nieces and nephews.

STROH, Edna Ruth
b. 19 Jun 1917 - Fort Morgan, Colorado
d. 30 Jul 1985 - Fort Morgan, Colorado
From Greeley Tribune, Colorado 1 Aug 1985.
Mrs. Edna Ruth WOLF, 68, Fort Morgan, died Tuesday, July 30, at Valley View Villa, Fort Morgan. She was born 19 June 1917 to Jacob J. and Katherine DORN STROH Jr. at Fort Morgan. On 3 July 1934 she married Jake WOLF at Greeley.
Survivors are her husband, Jake of Fort Morgan; two daughters, Mrs. Donna Mae PALMER of Milliken and Mrs. Norma Lee SCOTT of Arvada; a son, Jack of Wiggins; her mother, Mrs. Katherine STROH of Fort Morgan; two sisters, Mrs. Dorothy
SCHILLEREFF of Montrose and Mrs. Violet HEISER of Littleton; a brother, Jerry STROH of Green Valley, Ariz; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren Interment will be in Memory Gardens, Fort Morgan. Additional Information: PALMER and SCOTT may descend from Nelson/Washington Co, KY and Indiana areas. Palmer marries HOSKINSON in Hardin Co, KY.

STROH, Joe J.
b. 25 Jun 1922 - Cawker City, Kansas
d. 19 March 2003 - Garden City, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Wednesday, March 26, 2003
He was preceded in death by a granddaughter. Survivors include his wife, Bernice SCHMIDT Stroh; two sons, Jim of Ulysses and Don of Montgomery, Texas; four daughters, Jean Stroh of Garden City, Linda Runge of Wichita, Kathy Arterburn of Davenport, Iowa, and Joyce McClure of Lincoln, Neb.; a brother, Alfred of Cawker City; a sister, Irene Cole of Jacksonville, Fla.; 14 grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Burial was in Valley View Cemetery, Garden City.

STROH, Mary Katherine
b. 12 Jun 1882 - Karlsruhe, Russia
d. 22 Aug 1950 - Bismark, North Dakota
From Northern Union Outlook, October 10, 1950
Her parents founded a home in America and in 1898 she was united in holy wedlock with Adam STROH. This union was blessed with ten children, nine of whom are still living. In 1917 her husband was laid to rest. In 1925 she was united in marriage with F. H. BECHTHOLD. Left to mourn her are: her faithful companion, F.H. BECHTHOLD her children: Adam of Henton, Margaret (Mrs. JOHNSON) of Bowdon, Henry of Bowdon, Dora (Mrs. LYBECK) of Fargo, Amelia (Mrs. NEFF) of McClusky, John, Fred, and Clarence, of California, and Alice (Mrs. KENADY) of St. Paul, Minnesota; and a host of friends. Interment in the Bowdon Country church cemetery.
Comments - Katherine was the second wife of Faultine BECHTHOLD. Faultine was the son of Henry BECHTHOLD/ Philipena SCHINDLER.

STROH, Merten W.
b. 29 Sep 1924, Ellinwood
d. 1 Aug 1989, Hot Springs, Ark
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Charlotte MAYFIELD May 7, 1952, at Enid, Okla. Survivors: wife; daughters, Diane Shaffer, Barbara Perkins, Laura Stroh, Kathleen Goudie; sons, Merten W. Jr., John James; mother, Eleanor Stroh, Hot Springs; sister, Marilyn Strausberg, Wichita; brother, Leelan, Hot Springs.

STROUD, Sam
b. 6 Oct 1920 - Fort Scott, Kansas
d. 22 Feb 2002 - Cambridge, Nebraska
From McCook Daily Gazette, McCook, Nebraska - Monday, February 25, 2002
Born. to William McKinley and Edna (Mayfield) Stroud. Survivors include four sons, William and wife, Margo of Wichita, Kan., Jim and wife, Donna of Grove, Okla., Jerry and wife, Teresa of North Platte, and Lerry and wife, Sue of Burr, Neb.; four sisters, Alice Ellis, Mickey Gilbert, Shirley Buckle all of Girard, Kan., and Florence Ann Stroud of Santa Anna, Calif.; one brother, Elmer Stroud of Spokane, Wash.; seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. Interment was in the Fort McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell.

STRUBLE, Clarence
b. 28 Sept 1911 - Caldwell, Kansas
d. 8 Apr 1988 - Huntsville, Arkansas
From Newspaper Clipping
Son of Virgle and Mayme Claypole Struble. He married Connie HESS on July 15, 1937 at Caldwell. He is survived by his wife; one son, Roy L.Struble; 3 daughters, Patricia Ann Edwards, Judith Arlene Stejskal, Linda Kay Moeder, and a very special friend of the family, Walter Lee; 3 brothers, Lloyd Struble, Caldwell, KS., Ray Struble, Udall, KS., Charles Struble, Seattle,Wash.; 3 sisters, Pauline Clink and Florence Atkinson, both of Caldwell, KS., Esther Hutchison, Arkansas City, KS. He is preceded in death by his parents and one sister.

STRUTZ, Lydia
b. 2 Mar 1915 - Sebewaing, Michigan
d. 11 Dec 2000 - Saginaw, Michigan
From Saginaw News, December 13, 2000
Daughter of Henry and Marie Sturtz. On Dec. 24, 1941 she married Raymond SCHMICK in Saginaw. He predecesed her in 1975. She is survived by two sisters, Molly Sturtz and Rosella Sturtz, both of Saginaw; two children, Sally (John) Arbuckle and Raynold A. (Norma) Schmick; four grandchildren, Cari (Michael) Riley, Amber (Dan) Flynn, Amy (Eric) Seger, Michael Schmick and two great grandchildren, Logan Flynn and Dane Flynn. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery.

STUART, Olene
b. 13 May 1916 - Woodward, Oklahoma
d. 26 December 2006 - Woodward, Oklahoma
From Woodward News - December 28, 2006
Interment will be in the Elmwood Cemetery. Olene Kurtz was born south of Woodward on May 13, 1916 to Joseph Earl and Hazel Jane (Keller) Stuart. On March 25, 1939 she was married to Clark A. KURTZ in Woodward. She was preceded in death by her husband on Nov. 9, 1965, her parents and a brother Raymond Stuart. She is survived by two nephews and their wives, Kenneth and Roberta Morrison of Woodward and Leon and Lana Stuart of Elk City; two nieces and their husbands Hazel Ann and Don Perryman of Oklahoma City and Marilyn and Don Helton of Las Vegas, Nev.; her husband Clark’s nieces and nephews and extended family.

STUBBY, Erma E.
b. 29 Sep 1916 - Lehigh, Kansas
d. 12 June 2004 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Monday, June 14, 2004, Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, June 14, 2004
Daughter of Peter and Marie Loewen Stubby. She was preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" (HIEBERT), in 2000; and a son, Phillip Dean, in 1948. Survivors include a son, Calvin of rural Goessel; two sisters, Maurine Martens and Goldie Franz, both of Hillsboro; six grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Burial will be in Lehigh Mennonite Cemetery, Lehigh.

STUCK, Arthur
b. 15 Jul 1917 - Kingman, Kansas
d. 6 Mar 2004 - Kingman, Kanas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, March 8, 2004
Son of John and Katie Saner Stucky. On Aug. 29, 1942, he married Lillian VARNER at Kingman. She survives. Other survivors include: a daughter, Norma Whipple, Pratt; a brother, Vic, Kingman; two sisters, Iona Pinkerton, Kingman, and Eva Walker, Onley, Ill.; two granddaughters, Delana McCready-Meyer and Kathy Clouse; and seven great-grandchildren, Katelyn and Katherine Wiens, Brenna, Jesse and Joshua Clouse, Zachary McCready and Kelsey Meyer. He was preceded in death by a son, Norman; and two brothers, Leo and Orville.Burial will be in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Kingman.

STUCKER, Ernest Edward
Spouse's Family from Dreispitz, Russia
b. 18 Nov 1923, Higgins, Texas
d. 17 Sep. 1959, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
He is the son of Mr.and Mrs. Homer Stucker. He married Pearl STEINLE in 1948. They had two children, Mary Alice and Ernie Joe. He is survived by his wife, Pearl, of Bethany; his daughter Mary Alice Edgmon and her husband; his son Ernie Sucker and hiw wife, Debbie; three grandchildren, Kandi and Tell Edgmon and Casey Stucker; several brothers and sisters, including Hester Hostuter of Higgins.

STUCKER, Everett A.
b. 1 Feb 1925, Holdenville, Okla
d. 27 Jun 1982, Hurchinson
From Hutchinson News
He married Dorothy IMEL June 5,1975, at Hutchinson. Survivors are his wife; two sons, Joe and Gary Tucker; one stepson, James Wallace; one stepdaughter, Nancy Jones; three sisters, Octa Frank of Great Bend, Irene Risley of Nickerson and Pauline McHenry of Hutchinson.

STUCKY, Bertha
b. 3 May 1921 - Moundridge, Kansas
d. 29 Apr 2006 - Halstead, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, May 1, 2006
Daughter of Peter B. and Naomi Goering Stucky. On Nov. 30, 1944, she married Carl O. JUHNKE in Moundridge. He died in 1998. Survivors include: a son, Fred C., Platte City, Mo.; a daughter, Carol Landis, Leawood; four grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Milford, Clifford, Orlin and Marvin H. Stucky; and seven sisters, Martha, Matilda, Edna, Lorene, Mary Ellen, Ruth and Leona Stucky. Burial will be in Hopefield Church Cemetery, rural Moundridge..

STUCKY, C. Bernice
b. 12 Apr 1923 - Hesston, Kansas
d. 13 Nov 2003 - Hesston, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, November 16, 2003
Daughter of Bernhard and Amelia Gering Stucky. On Sept. 21, 1947, she married Wilbur E. GOERTZ in rural Inman. He survives. Other survivors include: two sons, John W., Eden Prairie, Minn., and Daniel B., Los Angeles; two daughters, Bonnie J. Goertz, Mill Creek, Okla., and Ruth A. Wilson, Platte City, Mo.; a brother, Orlin Stucky; nine grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Graveside service in First Mennonite Church of Christian Cemetery, Moundridge.

STUCKY, Chase W.
b. 3 May 1987 - Wichita, Kansas
d. 24 Nov 2004 - Harvey County, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, November 27, 2004, Newton Kansan - Saturday, November 27, 2004
Son of Justin Wade and Amy Dahl Stucky. Survivors include: his father, Sedgwick; his mother, Howard; grandparents, Kirby and Linda Stucky, Sedgwick, and Dave and Karen Dahl, Howard; great-grandparents, Betty Robinson, Valley Center, Marjorie and Kenneth Stucky, Halstead, and Geraldine Dahl, Howard; six cousins; and five uncles. He was preceded in death by two great-grandfathers, Paul Dahl and Clyde Robinson; and a great-grandmother, Fay Alice Johnson. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery, Sedgwick.

STUCKY, Eldo
b. 30 Jul 1909 - Alta Mill
d. 23 Jan 2004 - Newton, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, January 26, 2003, Wichita Eagle - Tuesday, January 27, 2004
Son of Jacob and Marie Friesen Stucky. On July 26, 1932, he married Minnie DICK at Harvey County on July 26, 1932. She survives. Other survivors include: a son, Eugene, Valley Center; a daughter, Patricia Litsey, Sedgwick; two brothers, Albert, Sunrise Beach, Texas, and Harold, Hutchinson; four sisters, Linda Evans, Portland, Ore., Nahida Miller, Newton, Amanda Nightengale, Burrton, and Esther Wagner, Hutchinson; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by father, Jacob Stucky; mother, Marie Stucky; brother, Richard Stucky; sister, Frieda Pauls; sister, Loraine Stucky. Committal service in First Mennonite of Christian Church Cemetery, rural Moundridge.

STUCKY, Eldon R.
b. 28 Dec 1926 - Pretty Prairie, Kansas
d. 18 Feb. 2004 - Pretty Prairie, Kansas
Form Hutchinson (Kan) News - Friday, February 20, 2004
Son of Rudolph and Ida Flickinger Stucky. On Jan. 5, 1947, he married Doris KREHBIEL at Pretty Prairie. She survives. Other survivors include: two sons, Tim, Pretty Prairie, and Jim, Las Vegas; two daughters, Sandra Bergen, Delta, B.C., and Cindy Vogt, Pretty Prairie; a sister, Mary Ann Goering, Pretty Prairie; 14 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

STUCKY, Elizabeth E.
b. 18 Feb 1913 - Moundridge, Kansas
d. 21 May 2006 - Inman, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, May 23, 2006
Daughter of Elias and Fanny Goering Stucky. On Oct. 4, 1949, she married Ben E. THIESSEN in Moundridge. He survives. Other survivors include: two daughters, Cheryl Stockham and husband, Darrel, Bennington, and Jolene Alonso and husband, Carlos, Fort Worth, Texas; a sister, Hilda Schrag, Moundridge, two grandchildren and two step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by sisters, Martha Goering, Marie Dester and Elsie Stucky; and brothers, John, Dan, Ben and Edwin Paul Stucky. Interment will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Eden Mennonite Cemetery.

STUCKY, Elsie E.
b. 22 Aug 1919 - Moundridge, Kansas
d. 30 Sept 2003 - Moundridge, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, October 1, 2003
Daughter of Eli B. Stucky and Freni Goering. Survivors include: two sisters, Elizabeth Thiessen, Inman, and Hilda Schrag, Moundridge. She was preceded in death by four brothers, John R., Ben E., Dan E. and Edwin; and two sisters, Martha Goering and Marie Dester. Graveside service in Eden Church Cemetery, rural Moundridge.

STUCKY, Ethel D.
b. 23 Dec 1945 - Halstead, Kansas
d. 7 Dec 2004 - Haymarket, Virginia
From Newton Kansan - December 18, 2004
Born to Dan T. and Anna Krehbiel Stucky. Survivors include: eight siblings and their spouses; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and two nephews.

STUCKY, Felix
b. abt 1914
d. 3 Jun 2004 - Moundridge, Kansas
From Wichita Eagle - Saturday June 5, 2004
Graveside service Eden Church Cemetery. Survivors: sons, Robert of McPherson, Wayne of Topeka; daughter, LaVonne Thiessen of Henderson, NV; 8 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren.

STUCKY, Gary L.
b. 18 May 1941 - Kingman, Kansas
d. 30 Jan 2005 - Wichita, Kansas
From Hutchison (Kan) News - Thursday, February 3, 2005
Son of Martin and Ruby Stucky Stucky. On June 22, 1996, he married Janet C. HARDER. She survives. Other survivors include: his mother, Pretty Prairie; three brothers, Steve, Dave, and Gordon, all of Kingman; and many nephews and nieces.

STUCKY, Harley J.
b. 26 Jul 1920 - McPherson County, Kansas
d. 11 Nov 2005 - North Newton, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, November 13, 2005
Fourth child of Julius and Olga Krehbiel Stucky. On March 14, 1945, he married Ruby L. VOTH. Their union was blessed with four children: Steven Joe, Franklin Jay, Nathan Paul J. and Rita Joy. Harley and Ruby have 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. They also have an extended family, including Kenneth and Joyce Kaufman, Lynnett Stucky-Mack and Carla Stucky Shuck and their families. He is survived by: his wife, children, extended family and grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Marion and Carl; and two sisters, Fedora and Lorene. Burial will be in Hopefield Cemetery.

STUCKY, Herman L.
b. 30 Oct 1918 - Pretty Prairie, Kansas
d. 6 Feb 2005 - Wichita, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, February 8, 2005
Son of Samuel J. and Lucy Martz Stucky. On Sept. 25, 1941, he married Viola SCHROEDER at Belmont. She survives. Other survivors include: a son, Allen and his wife, Gayle, Hutchinson; a daughter-in-law, Joycelyn Stucky, Hydro, Okla.; a brother, Robert, Hutchinson; a sister, Joyce Brown, Ripon, Calif.; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Paul; a brother, Sylvin; and four sisters, Dorothy Stucky, Gladys Hupfer, Louise Schroeder and Mildred Schrag. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

STUCKY, Homer B.
b. 19 Aug 1929 - Moundridge, Kansas
d. 3 Apr 2006 - Newton, Kansas
From Newton Kansan - Wednesday, April 5, 2006
Born to Ben J.C. and Elma Krehbiel Stucky in rural Moundridge. He married Betty JANTZ on June 11, 1954, in Moundridge. She survives. Other survivors include: sons, Darrel Stucky of Jackson, Wyo., and Bruce Stucky of Topeka; a daughter, Terri Howard of Wichita; a sister, Virginia Florian of Wilson; and three grandchildren.
Burial will be in Restlawn Cemetery in rural Newton.

STUCKY, Jonathan P. I.
b. 22 May 1920 - Moundridge, Kansas
d. 6 Jun 2003 - Newton, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, June 9, 2003
Son of Peter and Ida Gehring Stucky. On Nov. 22, 1945, he married Della Helen FLICKINGER at Moundridge. She died Sept. 3, 2001. Survivors include: a son, Don, Newton; three daughters, Barbara Richmond, Newton, Debra Windsor, Peabody, and Jennifer Brenzikofer, Carbondale, Colo.; six brothers, David, Joseph and Daniel, all of Peabody, Paul, Burns, and Silas and John, both of Newton; a sister, Esther Ott, Newton; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a two brothers, Samuel and Phillip. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

STUCKY, Karolyn Kay
b. 16 Jan 1943 - Goessel, Kansas
d. 23 Feb 2004 - St. Charles, Missouri
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Friday, March 5,2004, Newton Kansan - Wednesday, March17, 2004
Daughter of Marion and Welma Siemens Stucky. She married Edward STRAUSZ. Survivors include: her husband, Edward Strausz of St. Charles; three sons, Michael Strausz of St. Charles, Gregory Strausz of Heath, Ohio, and Bradley Strausz of Lake Dallas, Texas; a daughter, Stephanie Berry; her mother, Welma Stucky of Moundridge; two brothers, La Vern Stucky of Peabody and Glenn Stucky of Galva; a sister, Nancy Blake of Galva; seven grandchildren; and eight nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by: her father, Marion Stucky; and a sister, Phyllis Ann Stucky.

STUCKY, Kristine Mae
b. 17 May 1985 - Lyons, Kansas
d. 12 Jun 2004 - Hutchinson, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, June 15, 2004
Daughter of Richard L. Stucky Jr. and Martha M. Schneider. Survivors include: her father and stepmother, Dawn R. Stucky, Junction City; her mother and stepfather, Brian C. Kuder, Belle Plain; a brother, Dustin Stucky, Belle Plain; grandparents, Earl and Violet Schneider, Walker, Mo., and Richard and Betty Stucky, Moundridge; great-grandparents, Willard and Verna Stucky, Moundridge, and Della Bloss, Wichita; and an aunt, Malinda Schneider, Moundridge. Burial will be in Eden Mennonite Church Cemetery, rural Moundridge.

STUCKY, Marvin H.
b. 19 Oct 1924 - McPherson County, Kansas
d. 18 Mar 2006 - Moundridge, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, March 21, 2006
Son of Peter B. and Naomi Goering Stucky. On May 2, 1945, he married Florene GEHRING in Moundridge. She survives. Other survivors include: two sons, Steve and Murray, both of Galva; a daughter, Charlotte Schmucker, Abbyville; a sister, Bertha Juhnke, Halstead; and a grandchild. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Milford, Clifford and Orlin Stucky; and seven sisters, Martha, Matilda, Edna, Lorene, Mary Ellen,

STUCKY, Mary Ann
b. 26 Sep 1921 - McPherson, Kansas
d. 14 Apr 2005 - Newton, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, April 19, 2005
Daughter of Gideon and Emilie Goering Stucky. On Sept. 16, 1945, she married Menno DOERKSEN. He died March 2, 2001. Survivors include: a son, Michael, Newton; three daughters, Donna Regier, Buhler, Linda Linenberger, Beatrice, Neb., and Marie Schmidt, McLean, Va.; a brother, Willard "Bill" Stucky; five sisters, Linda Oberst and Sara Daum, both of McPherson, Martha Stucky, North Newton, Elizabeth Belknap, Inman, and Margaret Thiessen, Hutchinson; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Paul; a sister, Bertha Reimer; and a grandson. Burial will be in North Inman Cemetery, Inman.

STUCKY, Olga K.
b. 12 Sep 1905 - Moundridge, Kansaa
d. 18 Oct 2003 - Newton, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, October 19, 2003
Daughter of Jonathan H. and Katharina Gering Stucky. Survivors include: seven nephews, Jerry Schroeder and Leland Stucky, both of Newton, Vern Schroeder, North Newton, Everett Schroeder, Walton, Donald Stucky, Rockford, Mich., Raymond Stucky, Cotopoxi, Colo., and Warren Stucky, Fort Meyers, Fla.; and five nieces, Mildred Goodson, Wichita, Mary McCreary, Ringwood, Okla., Donna McIntire, Missouri, Fern Nelms, Hesston, and Wilma Siebuhr, Newton.
She was preceded in death by four brothers, Christian, Gebhard, Philip and Solomon Stucky; three sisters, Elma Schroeder and Clara and Martha Stucky; and a niece, Melva Johnson. Burial will be in First Mennonite of Christian Cemetery, Moundridge.

STUCKY, Orlo O.
b. 7 Nov 1917 - McPherson County, Kansas
d. 8 Jul 2004 - Newton, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, July 10, 2004
Son of Jacob P. and Ida Goering Stucky. On Oct. 21, 1938, he married Edna GEHRING at Moundridge. She survives. Other survivors include: two sons, Gary D., Moundridge, and James E. "Jim", North Newton; a daughter, Sharon A. McCown, Midwest City, Okla.; two brothers, Alfred and Willard, both of Moundridge; a sister, Helen Kaufman, Hutchinson; seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Esther Schrag and Frieda Schrag; and a granddaughter. Graveside committal service in Eden Church Cemetery, rural Moundridge.

STUCKY, Paul P. I.
b. 16 Nov 1923 - Moundridge, Kansas
d. 20 Feb 2007 - Burns, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, February 22, 2007, Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, February 24, 2007
On June 15, 1947, he married Leta Mae OTT. They celebrated 50 years of marriage before Leta's death in 1998. Paul is survived by 12 children, six by birth and six by marriage: ed and Patty Stucky, Wichita, Marilyn and Martin Norris, Newton, Rocky and Mary Stucky, Sabetha, Steve and Sandy Stucky, Burns, Pamand Randy Tennyson, Andover, and Gwen and Roy Belmont, Wichita; 12 grandchildren, Brad, Valerie, Natalie, Dena, kara, Jacob, Travis, Devin, kaitlin, McKenzie, Jason and Adam, two great-grandchildren, Brynnan and Jaden (a third is expected this spring); and five brothers, and a sister, all of Kansas. He was preceded in death by his wife, Leta, one sons, Alan Ray, one grandson, Alex Norris, his parents, Peter and Ida J.C. Gehring Stucky, and three brothers, Jonas, Samuel and Phillip Stucky.

STUCKY, Peter F.
b. 2 Jan 1916 - Moundridge, Kansas
d. 5 Jun 2005 - Moundridge, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, June 6, 2005
Son of Ferdinand and Emma Goering Stucky. On Sept. 6, 1934, he married Viola MILLER at Moundridge. She died March 24, 1989. On April 27, 1990, he married Lillie FRIESON REGEHR at Moundridge. She survives. Other survivors include: a stepson, Roger Regehr, Sedgwick; two daughters, Marlene Krehbiel, McPherson, and Velera Adams, Hutchinson; a stepdaughter, Joy Perkins, Sedgwick; six grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; and seven step-great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by: a brother, Elmer Stucky, and two sisters, Lena Krehbiel and Frieda Flickner Kaufman. Burial will be in Eden Mennonite Church Cemetery, rural Moundridge.

STUCKY, Phil H.
b. 15 May 1919 - Moundridge, Kansas
d. 11 Jan 2006 - Hutchinson, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, January 12, 2006
Son of Rudolph and Emma Kaufman Stucky. On May 14, 1944, he married Emma C. GRABER in Pretty Prairie. She died Jan. 1, 1990. On Oct. 30, 1993, he married Hulda FLICKNER in Pretty Prairie. She survives. Other survivors include: a son, Jeffrey James and wife, Vivian, Hutchinson; a daughter, Cheryl Ann Stucky, Louisville, Ky.; a stepson Robert E. Flickner and wife, Susan, Garland, Texas; a stepdaughter, Joanne Stucky and husband, James, Salina; three brothers, Gilbert, Inman, and Delmer and LeRoy J., both of Pretty Prairie; a sister, Lillie Graber, Pretty Prairie; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Burial will be in First Mennonite Church Cemetery.

STUCKY, Ruth
b. 2 Oct 1916 - McPherson County, Kansas
d. 23 Feb 2006 - West Point, Nebraska
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, Februry 25, 2006
Daughter of Peter B. and Naomi Goering Stucky. On April 14, 1937, she married Edwin J. T. STUCKY at Moundridge. He died Dec. 4, 1988. Survivors include: three sons, Delmar, Wichita, Bob, Slidell, La., and Joe, Oakland, Neb.; two daughters, Betty Oswald, Beemer, Neb., and Carolyn Nitzsche, West Point; a brother, Marvin Stucky, Galva; a sister, Bertha Juhnke, Halstead; 16 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

STUCKY, Ruth F.
b. 13 Jan 1921 - McPherson County, Kansas
d. 9 Jan 2007 - North Newton, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Friday, January 12, 2007
She was born Jan. 13, 1921, in McPherson County, the daughter of Val and Ida Schrag Stucky.. On Oct. 19, 1941, she married Austin R. WIEBE in Moundridge. He died April 16, 1987. Survivors include: a son, Dr. Michael E. Wiebe, Redwood City, Calif.; two daughters, Nancy Friesen, Newton, and Elaine Troyer, Forest Lake, Queensland, Australia; a sister, Lily Johnson, Springfield, Ohio; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Albert Stucky; and four sisters, Alma Sitts, Florence Kaufman, Irene Kaufman and Bertha Albright. Interment will be in Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson.

STUCKY, Susie A.
b. 9 Dec 1915 - Moundridge, Kansas
d. 29 Aug 2004 - Newton, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, August 31, 2004
Daughter of Joseph T. and Anna Gehring Stucky. In 1940, she married Ralph ALBRECHT. He survives. Other survivors include: a sister, Hilda Schroeder, Buhler. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Edwin, Herbert and Martin; and a sister, Maria.Burial will be in Kingman Mennonite Cemetery, Kingman.

STUCKY, Victor Eugene
b. 19 Feb 1921 - Castleton, Kansas
d. 10 Oct 1004 - Denver, Colorado
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, October 24, 2004, Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, October 30, 2004
Survivors include: former spouse, Ruth STUCKY, Atchison; three sons, Steven Stucky, Ithaca, N.Y., Scott Stucky, Dripping Springs, Texas, and Mark Stucky, Littleton, Colo.; two daughters, Sherry Stucky Clark, Coos Bay, Ore., and Judith Stucky, Englewood, Colo.; two sisters, Florence Hayes, Hutchinson, and Ruth Galle, Moundridge; and seven grandchildren.

STUGART, James William
b. 20 Nov 1936 - Wheatland, Wyoming
d. 28 Jun 2003 - Fort Collins, Colorado
Jim was preceded in death by his parents William (Bill) and Agnes Stugart of Ft. Collins, Colorado.
He is survived by his brother, David Benjamin Stugart of Seattle, Washington and Phoenix, Arizona; and by his sister, Carol Ann Stugart of San Diego, California. Jim is also survived by his wife, Nancy; two daughters, Diana Lynn Voytek and her husband, Michael, and Kirsten Marie Lacy, and her husband, Brian, all of Taylor, Texas; two sons, Robert Mark Hartman and his wife, Lori, and Michael Scott Hartman, all of Round Rock, Texas; and three grandchildren, Joshua Frank Lacy, Rachael Marie Voytek, both of Taylor, and Gabriel Ian Hartman of Burleson, Texas. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: For further clarification, my sister Kirsten and I, Diana Stugart Voyeth, (and thus Joshua and Rachael) are Jim's only blood children/grandchildren. Our mother, Dad's first wife, is Lucy Jane (nee Veach) Stugart. They were divorced in 1974. Dad married Nancy Lynn (nee Williams) Hartman in 1975; Robert and Michael Hartman are her children.

STUIVE, Albert B.
b. 14 Oct 1906 - Sylvan Grove, Kansas
d. 6 Jan 2001 - Lincoln, Kansas
From Lucas-Sylvan News - Thursday, January 18, 2001
Son of John and Mary (Lohmeyer) Stuive. Albert married Rosa MEITLER on November 9, 1930 at Sylvan Grove. This marriage was blessed with three children. Rosa died Feb. 1980. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Rosa. He leaves to mourn his passing, his oldest daughter, LuDella and her husband, Dick Giebel; one son, Delbrt Stuive and his wife, Madeline, and his youngest daughter,Glenna and husband,Virgil Jacobitz.

STUMAN, Pat
Spouse's Family from Russia
b. 18 Mar 1913 - Dillingham, North Carolina
d. 7 Jul 1972 - Amarillo, Texas
From Amarillo Dailys News
Surviving are his wife, Maybell; two daughters, Miss Mary Sue Stuman and Mrs. Sandra Barnes.
Additional Information: Ashville, N. C., is erroneous. It should read Dillingham, N.C. Patrick Lamar Stuman married Maybell SCHAFER on April 21, 1935, in Canadian, Texas.

STUMPF, Jacob
b. 4 Feb. 1897 Warenburg, Russia
d. 5 Jun 1969 Denver, CO
Stumpf came from Russia to the United States as a small boy. He moved to the Fort Morgan area in 1915. He was married to Catherine LINKER in Fort Morgan in 1918. Besides his wife, he is also survived by four daughters, Mrs. Esther Meier, Mrs. Eleanor Dones, Mrs. Marilou Koepke and Alice Carruth; two sons, Irvin and Howard. three sisters, Mrs. Christina Strauch of Plattevile, Mrs. Anna Miller of Walworth,Wis., and Mrs. Ruth Schaefer of Woodland, Calif., and six brothers: Phillip of Belle Fourche, S.D., Henry of Thermopolis, Wyo., John of Rumsey, Calif., Herman of Cheyene, Wyo., Harold of Johnstown and Adam of Fort Collins.

STUMPF, Jacob
b. 4 Feb 1897 - Warenburg, Russia
d. June 1969 - Colorado
Submitted by Arliss Hoskins
m Catherine LINKER in Fort Morgan 1918. Surviving: wife, 4 daughters Mrs. Esther MEIER of Denver, Mrs Eleanor DONES of Hillrose, Mrs Marilou KOEPKE of Littleton Mrs Alice CARRUTH of Fort Mrogan; two sons: Irvin of Wheat Ride and Howard of Gillette WYoming. Three sisters survive: Mrs Christina STRAUCH of Platteville, Mrs Anna MILLER of Walworth WIS, and Mrs Ruth SCHAEFER of Woodland Calif; and six brothers: Phillip of Belle Fourche SDakota; Henry of Thermopolis WY, John of Rumsey Calif, Heman of Cheyenne WY, Harold of Johnstown and Adam of Fort Collins. There are 17 gran and two greatgrandkids.

STURMAN, James B.
b. 8 Apr 1904 - Burlingame, Kansas
d. 26 Sep 1970 - Russell, Kansas
From funeral cards
Clergyman: Rev. Robert Jeffries. Casket Bearers: Louis Anderson, Jerry Strobel, Earl McMurdo, Marvin Holmes, Charles Wilson, Glen McMurdo Interment: Dorrance City Cemetery, Dorrance, KS

STURMAN, Julie C.
b. 6 Dec 1918 - Philadelphia, PA
d. 22 Apr 1979 - Russell, Kansas
From funeral cards
Clergyman: Msgr. Emmett Coler. Casket Bearers: Ben Major, Carl Bode, Bill Fritschen, Armin Strecker, Athol Betts, Gary Drake. Interment: Dorrance City Cemetery, Dorrance, KS

STURTZ, Friedrich
b. 7 Jul 1886 - Oberdorf, Russia
d. 7 Jan 1953 - Saginaw, Michigan
From Saginaw News - Thursday, January 8, 1953
Spouse's Name: Mary WALTERS (2) Katherine WEBER (1)
Year moved to US 1912
Cemetery: OAKWOOD

STURTZ, Henry
b. 1893 - Oberdorf, Russia
d. 1955- Saginaw, Michigan
From Saginaw News - January 12, 1955
Spouse's Name: Mary K. REISIGMARY K. REISIG
Year moved to AMERICA 1912
Cemetery: OAKWOOD

STUTZ, Lester E.
b. 13 Apr 1912, Monrovia
d. 30 Jul 1983, Hays
From Hutchinson News - Monday, August 1, 1983
He married Edna KUEHNHOFF June 9, 1937, at Atchinson. Survivors: widow; son, Larry J.; daughters, Elaine Franks, Betty Haag; brother, Christian, Effingham.

SUCHY, Frances
b. 19 Mar 1907 - Shields, Kansas
d. 24 Mar 1986- Russell, Kansas
From funeral card
Daughter of Nicholas and Carolina (Schobert) Suchy, was born March 19, 1907, at Shields, KS. She married Walter E. KRAUSE on July 15, 1936, at Great Bend, KS. This union was blessed with one daughter, Betty. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter, who died on August 7, 1975. Survivors are her daughter, Mrs. Don (Betty) Bidelman, of Burlington, Ontario, Canada, and two grandchildren, Dawn and Gary. She is also survived by two sisters, Rose Honomichl of Salina and Jennie Fanshier of Great Bend, several other relatives, and a host of friends.
Clergy: Rev. Robert Lundgren Music: In The Garden and Safe in the Arms of Jesus- soloist: Rudy Parker and organist: Sandy Krug; Casket Bearers: Bill Motzner, Bob Fanshier, Carl McCord, Marlin Krug, Ford Opdycke, Clarence Strecker Interment: St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Russell, KS

SUDERMAN, Art and Harriet
50th Wedding Anniversary
Hillsboro Star Journal - Thursday, July 22, 2004
Art Suderman and Harriet Klaassen were married in the Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Church at 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12, 1954, with Waldo D. Hiebert officiating. Hosts for the occasion will be their five children, 12 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren: Glenn and Lynnette Suderman, Kelsi and Grant of Garnett; Debi and Scott Foth, Sara, Nadia, and Juan, and Toshia and Tony Silva, Trace and Tessa of Kerman, Calif.; Lori and Lou Thurston and Jessi and Ian Weisbeck, Elli and Tuesday of Hillsboro and Staci and Fred Silhan of Sidney, Ohio; David and Connie Suderman, Michael, Tyler, and Adam, and Roxi and Ty Klein and Iris of Hillsboro. Friends and family are invited.

SUDERMAN, Bernice Justine
b. 10 Jul 1919 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 16 Dec 2005 - Enid, Oklahoma
From Hillsboro Star Journal - December 21,2005
Daughter of Gerhard and Anna (Loewen) Suderman. On July 27, 1941, she married Albert Karber at Hillsboro. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Albert; one son, Charles Edward Karber in 1947; one brother, Jonas Suderman; and two sisters, Alma Jost and Anna Siemens. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Curtis and Debbie Karber of Fairview, Okla.; daughter and son-in-law, Elaine and John Franz of Buhler; brother, Eli Suderman of Hillsboro; sister, Irene Siebel of Hillsboro; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Burial was in South Mennonite Brethren Cemetery.

SUDERMAN, Dan M.
b. 22 Aug 1907 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 14 Dec 2000 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Salina Journal - December 16, 2000
His first wife, Enda, died in 1976. Survivors include his wife, Viola; three sons, Art, Ron, both and Dale; three stepsons, Ray Baker, Jim Baker and Curtis Baker; a daughter, Elva Suderman; a sister, Esther Hiebert of Hillsboro.

SUDERMAN, Elsie S.
b. 10 Oct 1908 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 19 May 2005 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday May 21, 2005
Daughter of Peter and Maria Penner Suderman. On June 13, 1946, she married Waldo R. NICKEL at Hillsboro. He died in 1986. Survivors include: caregivers, Anna Lee and William Ewert, both of Halstead.
Graveside service in Haven of Rest Cemetery, rural Hillsboro.

SUDERMAN, Elsie A.
b. 2 Mar 1921 - Enid, Oklahoma
d. 8 Aug 2004 - Edmond, Oklahoma
From Enid News and Eagle - Friday, August 13, 2004
Burial in the Mennonite Brethren Cemetery. Daughter of Henry and Katherine Toews Suderman. Elsie married Reverend Joe B. FRANCE. Elsie is survived by a brother, Joseph Suderman, DO of Hillsboro; sister Luella Case, El Sobrante, CA; daughters, Peggy and husband Carl Canada of Edmond; Ramona and husband Tomas Stults of Yukon, OK, Jana Lowen Ross, Ida "Kathey'' France of Oklahoma City; a son, Joe "Benny'' France of Tulsa; eight grandchildren, Ronny Joe Julian of Clarkston, Georgia, Bradley N. Julian of Lexington, OK, Sharris France Loewen Hayes of Anabel, MO; Victoria Jo Loewen Houk of Joplin, MO, John Ross Loewen of Fay,OK, Abigail Katrhina France of Oklahoma City, Kasandra Elizabeth Schemmel of Oklahoma City, Edward Joseph Stutls of Yukon; nine great-grandchildren. Elsie was preceded in death by her husband and her parents and infant son Edward H. France.

b. 4 Jan 1905 - Hillsboro, Kansas

d. 1 May 2001 - Hillsboro, Kansas

From Hutchinson News - May 3, 2001

Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

Son of Peter and Mary Penner Suderman. On May 31, 1933, he married Edna Ruth CORNELSEN. She died in 1995. Survivors include: a daughter, Shirley Goering, North Newton; a sister, Elsie Nickel, Hillsboro. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Karl and John. Burial in Haven of Rest Cemetery, Hillsboro.

SUDERMAN, Esther Helen
b. 28 Nov 1910 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 21 May 2002 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - May 22, 2002 and Hillsboro Star Journal - June 6, 2002
Born to Nicolas H. and Helen (Stelting) Suderman, she was the youngest and only daughter of three children.. On Nov. 24, 1935, she married Walt HIEBERT in rural Hillsboro. He died in 1975. She is survived by five children and their spouses, Lewis and Mary Lou Hiebert, Betty and Eugene Just, Helen and Wilbur Leppke, Roger and Mary Alice Hiebert, and Joyce and Robert Schmidt; 14 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren. David Schmidt read the life sketch and Kent Leppke had the scripture reading. Special music was provided by Lyle Leppke, Rick Just, Randy Just, and Rod Just. Joan Hiebert Moya was accompanist. Dean Hiebert was song leader and Rubena Suderman, organist. Casket bearers were Stuart Leppke, Kent Leppke, Cameron Reimer, Ricardo Moya, Jason Malaschak, and Jeff Vogt. Honorary casket bearers were Lyndal Hiebert and Michael Hiebert. Burial was in Ebenfeld Church Cemetery.

SUDERMAN, Leslie W.
b. 28 Aug 1922 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 11 Dec 2005 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, December 13,2005, Newton Kansan - December 12, 2005
Son of Ed and Martha Seibel Suderman. On April 18, 1946, he married Rubena FRANZ at Buhler. She survives. Other survivors include: a daughter, Lola Unruh and husband, Lyle, Hillsboro; two sisters, Adena Schmidt, Fresno, Calif., and Hilda Hein, Hillsboro; and a granddaughter, Kelsey Unruh, Hillsboro. Burial will be in Ebenfeld.

SUDERMAN, Mabel - See Mabel Wedel

SUDERMAN, Malinda
b. 8 Sep 1920 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 8 Jan 2007 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, January 9, 2007
She was born Sept. 8, 1920, in Hillsboro, the daughter of Jacob F. and Agatha Julia Hiebert Suderman. She is survived by a brother, Paul, Hilllsboro; and a sister, Laura Goertzen, Aurora, Neb. Graveside service in Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Cemetery, rural Hillsboro.

SUDERMAN, Paul and Elda
Sudermans to Celebrate 50th Anniversary
From Hillsboro Star Journal - May 16, 2002
Paul and Elda Suderman will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2:30 to 5 p.m. on May 26 at Ebenfeld Church in rural Hillsboro. There will be a brief program at 3 p.m. Paul Suderman and Elda ENSZ met in Germany where they were in MCC work and married April 5, 1952, in Reedley, Calif. Paul is a farmer, and Elda, a retired social worker, is a homemaker. The event will be hosted by their children, Greg and Beth Suderman, Dena and Ron Braun, Barry and Elaine Suderman and Ronda and Nick King. The Sudermans have eight grandchildren and one great-grandson.

SUDERMAN, Ruby June
b. 12 Jun 1935 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 19 Jun 2004 - Halstead, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, June 20, 2004
Daughter of Edward and Martha Siebel Suderman. On Dec. 12, 1958, she married James M. HEFLING at Hillsboro. He survives. Other survivors include: a son, Duane, Halstead; a daughter, Denise Moore, Hutchinson; a brother, Les Suderman, Hillsboro; two sisters, Hilda Hein, Hillsboro, and Adena Schmidt, Fresno, Calif.; six grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by a son, Darrell Edward; and a brother, Leon Suderman.

SUDERMAN, Ruth M. - See Ruth M. Jantz

SUELTER, Frieda C.
b. 23 Feb 1917 -
d. 11 Feb 2004 -Lincoln, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Friday, February 13, 2004, Ellsworth County Independent/Reporter - Thursday, February 19, 2004
Born to Paul and Martha Steinhaus Suelter. Survivors include her husband, Lorence (SCHULTZ) of Lincoln; a son, Larry of Lincoln; a daughter, Myrna L. Meyer of Guymon, Okla.; two brothers, Louis Suelter of Lincoln and Larry Suelter of Salina; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by five brothers, Edmund, Gilbert, Adolph, Elmer and Paul Junior. Burial at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Lincoln.

SUELTER, Gilbert O.
b. 23 Mar 1910 - Lincoln County, Kansas d. 15 Mar 2001 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Ellsworth Reporter - Thursday, March 22, 2001
His wife, Evelyn, died in 1990. Survivors include: a son, Robert; three brothers: Loren and Adolph, both of Salina, and Lewis of Lincoln; a sister, Frieda Schultz of Lincoln

SUELZLE, Emma
b. 12 Apr 1898 - South Dakota
d. 23 Apr 1978 - Lodi, California
From Information Received
Survivors: Husband, Jake; Son, Laverne; daughter, Nina FERNANDEZ; 4 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren; brother Herbert SUELZLE

SUENRAM, Esther P.
b. 12 Jan 1901, Hennessey, Okla
d. 3 Aug 1983, Moundridge
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Emanuel ROTH Nov. 17, 1919, at Moundridge. He died March 28, 1978. Survivors: son, Earl,, Arlington daughters, Elinor Parks, Newton; Lora Tinkler, Augusta; brothers: Raymond Suenram, Halstead; Robert Suenram, McPherson; sister, Edna Coates, Blackwell, Okla.

SUMMERS, Charlotte
b.2 JUN 1862, Shcherbakovka,Saratov,Volga,Russia
d.13 MAR 1940, Ft Collins,,CO
Had 17 children, 8 of whom died as infants. A dau, Mary Weigandt died at age 25. Immigrated in 1907 to Russell, Kansas. Name is sometimes spelled Sommers. Ger-Rus census of Russell Co. KS page 43 shows a Charlotte Vogel m. to Jacob. She has been married one time for 30 years, and has 6 children all living. (7 children are listed along with 2 in laws. This may be the family.

SUMMERS, Romona A.
b. 14 Dec 1937 - Bristow, Oklahoma
d. 23 Feb 2007 - Hutchinson, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, February 24, 2007
She was born Dec. 14, 1937, in Bristow, Okla., the son of Claude E. and Billye W. Bodine Summers. On April 4, 1955 she married Ronald SCHLOTTHAUER in Independence. He survives. Other survivors include: a son, David, Ellinwood; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Steve; two brothers, Charlie and Jack; and a sister, Sue Arnold. Burial will be in Lakin-Comanche District Cemetery, Ellinwood.

SUPPES, Edward Joseph
b. 5 Jul 1936 - Liebenthal, Kansas
d. 3 Sep 2005 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, September 6, 2005
Son of Joseph and Perpetuia Enslinger Suppes. On June 6, 1958, he married Imelda "Mae" BURNGARDT at Hays. She survives. Other survivors include: three sons, Terry Dean, Overland Park, Ricky Joe, Denver, and David Lynn, Fort Worth, Texas; a brother, Charles, Marshall, Mo.; two sisters, Alice Unrein, Wichita, and Bernadette Urban, Great Bend; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Severin, George and Victor Suppes.

SUPPES, George J.
b. 23 Apr 1925 - Liebenthal, Kansas
d. 13 Dec unk - Ellinwood, Kansas
He married Margaret DUMLERon April 23,1947, in LaCrosse.

SUPPES, Emma Margaret
b. 18 Feb 1886 - Russia
d. 4 Aug 1959
Married Conrad Patrick SCHAFFER. Children: Dorothy Herrman, Omer Schaffer, Loretta Wendler, Philip Schaffer, Julian Schaffer, Leonard Schaffer, Cecilia Kapela.

SUPPES, Reinhold J.
b. 30 Mar 1922 - Liebenthal, Kansas
d. 14 Nov 2006 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, November 16, 2006
He was born March 30, 1922, in Liebenthal, the son of Adam Jr. and Mary Herrman Suppes. On Aug. 9, 1949, he married Rufina "Ruby" GRAF in Hays. She died June 21, 2001.
Survivors include: three sons, Stephen and wife, Diane, David and wife, Kristi, and Paul and wife, Jan, all of Great Bend; five brothers, Primus, Scott City, Anton, Loretta, Julius, Otis, Eugene, Great Bend, Clarence, Otis; a sister, Ruth Engel, Loretta; nine grandchildren, Stephanie Muth, Scott Suppes, Stacie Michaelis, Sarah Clancey, Lynea Suppes, Kory Suppes, Shay Preece, Gabrielle Guesnier, and Jake Guesnier; eight great-grandchildren, Allison Muth, Audrey Muth, Abby Muth, Austin Michaelis, Madison Michaelis, Brooklyn Michaelis, Lauren Suppes, and Allie Rowe. He was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Schuckman. Burial will be in Great Bend Cemetery.

SUPPES, Victor
b. 3 May 1914, Saginaw, Michigan
d. 5 May 1997, Saginaw, Michigan
Born to William and Susanna (Faust) Suppes. He married May GIOANNINI in 1935 and she predeceased him on October 1, 1984. Surviving are two sons, one daughter and their spouses, Bruce E. and Arlene Suppes; Victor A. and Sharon Suppes; Sharon K. and John G. Semeraro, Jr.; four brothers, Edward, William, Leonard and Jacob Suppes.

SUTTER, Erna
b. 4 Mar 1918 - Friedenfelt, Russia
d. 1 Nov 2006 - Billings, Montana
From Billings Gazette, Billings, MT - 3 Nov 2006
She was born March 4, 1918, to John and Lydia Sutter in Friedenfelt, Russia. She married Karl SIGMUND in 1937. They had three children: John, Fred and Karoline. After receiving word of her husband's death in World War II, Erna eventually came to the United States in 1951 with her children, her mother and her two sisters and their families. She settled in Bismarck, N.D., where she met Edward WIESTE. They married July 2, 1952, and had three children: Edward, Milton and David. Her husband preceded her in death. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward; son, Fred; sister, Lena; sister, Katja; and brother, Gideon. She is survived by her sister, Martha Sigmund of Fargo, N.D.; a daughter, Karoline Suhr of Indianapolis; four sons, John Sigmund of Frankfurt, Germany, Ed Wiest of Billings, Mick Wiest of Douglas, Wyo., and David Wiest of Raleigh, N.C. God blessed her with 21 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

SWAB, Edna A.
b. 27 Jul 1911 - Williston, North Dakota
d. 23 Mar 2006 - Billings, Montana
From Billings Gazette, Billings, MT - 26 Mar 2006
Edna A. Swab.
Daughter of Joseph F. and Stella A.B. Swab, Edna is survived by her nephew, Albert S. Beattie, Sr. and nieces, Patricia J. Jung and June A. Mead. She is also survived by dear friend, Mary Wandler and by her friends in Havre, Pam West, Anthony West and Mavis Filler. Edna was preceded in death by her brother, Joseph and her sister, June Beattie McPhail. Committal will be in Mountview Cemetery.

SWAGERM Virgie F.
b. 3 Jan 1906 - Stockton, Missouri
d. 21 Apr 2005 - Greeley, Colorado
Submitted by Arliss (Klauser) Hoskins
Born to Frank and Viola (McIntire) Swager. On May 29, 1927, she married John Earl CRISP in Stockton. He died in March 1988. Survivors are a daughter, Barbara Giese and husband Les of Greeley; three sons, John Crisp and wife Rena of Cheyenne, and Joe Crisp and Donald Crisp, both of Greeley; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Greeley.

SWANK, Merle Edward
b. 25 Feb 1917
d. 5 Jan 2001 - Smith Center, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Jan. 7, 2001
Son of Leonidus Ernest and Grace Maude (Dolloff) Swank. He married Doris M. SEARS on Dec. 8, 1941, in Smith Center. He was preceded in death by a brother, Lester Swank; three sisters, Ada Gaddis, Vada Perkins, and Lillis Elder; and a granddaughter, Renee Elaine Swank. Survivors include his wife; a son, Merle Edward "Ed" Swank, Jr.; a daughter, Sherry Lyn Valentine.

SWARTZ, Alva W.
b. 12 Jul 1915, Hardtner
d. 3 Feb 1999, Pratt
From Hutchinson News - Friday, February 5, 1999
Son of Herbert F. and Cossa Shoemaker Swartz. On July 12, 1935, he married Marie McCOLLOM at Kingman. She survives. Othr survivors include; a daughter, Darlene Stewart; a brother, Jasper, Wichita; a sister, Laura V. Pepper, Kingman. He was preceded in death by two brothers, James and Paul.

SWARTZ, Dan V.
b. 14 Feb 1910, Major County, Okla
d. 21 Aug 1985, Great Bend
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Jean BERRY June 13, 1937, in Arkansas City. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Steve (Karen) Stegall and Mrs. Jim (Susan) Ragan of Salida, Colo.; two brothers, George of Tucson, Ariz.; and Joe of Newkirk, Okla.

SWARTZ, Susan Jane
b. 13 Feb 1951 - Wyondotte County, Kansas
d. 3 February 2004 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Hutchison (Kans) News - Friday, February 6, 2004
Daughter of Warren Ewing and Marjorie Glee Garvin Swartz. Survivors include: a son, Jonothan Bryant Clemans, Idaho Falls, Idaho; two daughters, Kimberly Anne Skinner, active duty in Iraq, and Jessica Lynn Clemans, Mililani, Hawaii; her mother, Anchorage, Alaska; two brothers, Robert Zane, Puyallup, Wash., and Grant L., Salt Lake City; and a sister, Jennifer L. Bartlett, St. John. She was preceded in death by a son, Larry Clemans; a brother, Daine Arthur; and her father, Warren Ewing Swartz.

SWENN, J. C.
b. 26 Jul 1937 - Catesby, Oklahoma d. 21 Jan 2001 - Shattuck, Oklahoma
From Northwest Oklahoman - February 1, 2001
Son of Dave and Rosie (Schibbelhute) Swenn. When J. C. was about 9 years old, his family was joined with a new baby brother, Danny Kaye. On June 1, 1963, J. C. was united in marriage to Carolyn Joyce BURKE. J. C. and Carolyn shared grief for the first time with the loss of an infant son, Jimmie Dean. However, God blessed them with two more sons, Kevin Kay on Jan. 27,1965, and Kelly Lee on Feb. 2, 1968. J. C. already has one son, Terry Lynn, born on July 23, 1960, during a previous marriage. He leaves behind his loving wife of nearly 38 years, Carolyn; sons, Kevin and Christina of Norman, Kelly and Lorinda , Terry and Marlania; also his parents Dave and Rosie Swenn of Shattuck, brother, Danny and wife, Anna Swenn; grandchildren, Colton Cody, Courtney, Colin, Ashtyn, Trenton,Tiffany Kimberly and Emily Rose. Also brother-in-law Russell and wife, Dorothy Burke; sisters-in-law, Donna and Goug Jett, Bonnie an Jim Bostwich, Shirley Burke, Edres Burke of Shattuck. He was preceded in death by infant son, Jimmie Dean, granddaughter, Kali Marie, grandparents, Henry and Katie Swenn, and Fred and Ann Schibbellhute, father-in-law and mother-in-law John and Frances Burke and brother-in-law, Dick Burke.

SWENSON, Carolyn
b. 19 Apr 1932 - Oak Park, Chicago, Illinois
d. 6 May 2006 - Palatine, Illinois
Chicago Surburban Daily Herald on 5/11/2006.
Carolyn Gorr (nee Swenson)
Interment in Memory Gardens Cemetary, Arlington Heights. Survivors include her husband and best friend, John Gorr, whom she married on Jan. 29 1955; sons, Christopher (Pam) Gorr and Eric Gorr; daughter Carrie Gorr; grandchildren, Amanda Gorr. Daughter of the late Axel H. and Ruth H. (nee Gran) Swenson; sister of the late Harold (Mary); sister-in-law of David, Alex, Bill Gorr and Bertha (the late Richard) Schultz; and many nieces and nephews.

SWITZER, Naomi Bernice
b. 29 July 1913, Hockley, Texas
d. 3 Mar 1971
Survivors include her husband, Herman SWITZER; her mother, Mrs. Montie Holleman; one sister, one brother.