Lower Volga Village Project

UHRICH, Juliana
b. 1 Apr 1915 - Collver, Kansas
d. 2 Jul 2006 - Hays, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Wednesday, July 5, 2006
HAYS - Juliana Haffner.
Her husband, Lambet, died in 1982. Survivors include a daughter, Mary Frances Stremel of Shawnee; two sisters, Itha Sheck and Eugenia Uhrich, both of Hays; two brothers, Cletus Uhrich of Great Bend and Joe Uhrich of Coppell, Texas; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Burial will be in St. Frances Cemetery.

b. 13 Dec 1935 - Logan County, Kansas

d. 3 Jun 2001 - Oakley, Kansas

From Hays Daily News - Monday, June 4, 2001

Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

Surnames: Uhrich, Vestal, Aschenbrenner, Siruta, Burris, Salisbury

Son of Godfrey and Caroline (Bender) Uhrich. He married Peggy M. VESTAL on Feb. 9, 1958, in Oakley. Survivors include two sons, Kenneth Wayne Jr., and Timothy Wayne; two daughters, Rebecca Lynn Aschenbrenner, and Debora Sue Siruta; two brothers, Leroy, Oakley, and Loyd, Greeley, Colo.; two sisters, Catherine Burris, Vista, Colo., and Darlene Salisbury, Oakley. He was preceded in death by his wife, March 30, 1999, a brother, Cleo, and two sisters, Isabel Sills and infant Wilmetta. Burial in the Oakley Cemetery.

UHRICH, Mary Catherine
b. 18 Aug 1844, Schwab, Russia
d. 9 Dec 1927
Daughter of John Uhrich and wife Mary Catherine, nee Eichman. In 1864 she was married to Peter EICHMAN. This union was blessed with two sons and four daughters, two of the daughters died in infancy. On December 10, 1894, Mr. Eichman died and five years later Mrs. Eichman came to America accompanied by one son and one daughter. Mrs. Eichman made her home with her son-in-law, Fred Uhrich, until September 26, 1899, when was was married to John Fred FOSE. Mr. Fose died in 1905. She leaves her two sons, Jacob and George Eichman of Russell; two daughters, Mrs. Catherine Uhrich, of Oakley, and Elizabeth of Russell.

UHRICH, Pauline
b. 24 Jun 1926 - Collyer, Kansas
d. 3 Sep 2002 - Hays, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - September 5, 2002
She was born June 24, 1926, in Collyer to Christian and Mariana (Waldman) Uhrich. She married Joe ZIMMERMAN Oct. 24, 1949, in Collyer. He died in June 1997. Survivors include seven sons, Richard and Mark, both of Hays, Terence, Delphos, Gary, Ada, Gregory, Grainfield, and Lyle and Kyle, both of Grinnell; six daughters, Charlene Koster, Minneapolis, and Izene Hynes, Eileen Link, Kathleen Braun, Norene Unrein and Coleen Werth, all of Hays; two brothers, Joe Uhrich, Arizona, and Cletus Uhrich, Great Bend; three sisters, Juliana Haffner, Itha Scheck and Eugenia Uhrich, all of Hays; 16 grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Darlene; five brothers, Frank, Julius, Leo, George and Alfred Uhrich; and a sister, Mary Uhrich. Burial in St. Joseph Cemetery.

ULLMANN, John E.
b. 12 Oct 1939 - Johnstown, Colorado
d. 19 Jan 2004 - Greeley, Colorado
From Greeley Tribune, Greeley, Colorado - 01-21-04
Born to John and Grace (Freauff) Ullmann. On July 21, 1966, he married Norma Carter in Greeley. They divorced but remained friends. Survivors are his former wife, Norma Carter of Greeley; four daughters, Kris Johnson of Berthoud and Darcy Cangilla, Shelley Ball and Danielle Ullmann, all of Greeley; a son, Todd Ullmann, also of Greeley; a sister, Patricia Truesdell of Greeley; a brother, James Ullmann of Johnstown; 10 grandchildren; two nieces; and two nephews.

ULLRICH, Arnold L.
b. 16 Oct 1915 - Naper, Nebraska
d. 20 Mar 2003, Casper Wyoming
From Casper Star Tribune, Casper, WY - March 30, 2003
Son of John and Lydia (Fischer) Ullrich; and was raised and educated in Scottsbluff, Neb. On Dec. 23, 1937, he married Katherine MARKHEIM in Scottsbluff. Survivors include five children, Carolyn Lake of Story, Kathy Ransom and her husband of Aurora, Colo., Jerry Ullrich of Casper, Mary Lou Stewart and her husband of Loveland, Colo., and Ron Ullrich for Fort Collins, Colo.; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Elsie and Selma; two brothers, Herb and Art; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 64 years in September 2002; a brother, Leland; a grandson; and an infant granddaughter.

ULLRICH, Karl Herman
b. 28 Jan 1921 - Miles City, Montana
d. 26 Mar 2007 - Broadus, Montana
From Billings Gazette, Billings, MT - 29 Mar 2007
Karl married Ruby GRIFF in 1948. Karl and Ruby had two sons, Victor (born in 1953) and Vernon (born in 1957). They later separated. Karl is survived by two brothers, Richard of Puyallup, Wash., and Albert of Chinook; and one sister, Ruth Watters of Helena. He is also survived by two sons, Victor (Laura Lee) of the family ranch and Vern (Kay) of Biddle. The love of his life were his grandchildren: Amy (Tom) Minow of Broadus, Dr. Jennifer (Rob) Mattingley of La Crosse, Wis., Lieutenant Doug (Laura) Ullrich of Tucson, Ariz., Adam and Jason Ullrich of Biddle and five great-grandchildren, Taylor, Leah and Hudson Mattingley, and Miranda and Kyle Minow. He is also survived by over 65 nieces and nephews. Karl was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Frieda Ullrich; his sisters, Esther (Tony) Gali, Gertrude (Fred) Schillreff and Freida Ullrich; his sisters-in-law, Ilene Ullrich and Florence Ullrich; and a brother-in-law, George Watters.

ULM, Robert H., Jr.
Spouse's Family from Dreispitz, Russia
b. 24 Oct 1929
d. 5 Jun 1999, Pinellas Park, FL
Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Mary; a son, Robert III, and a daughter Vanda Ulm, two sisters, Carol Childer and Betty Petringleo. Additional information: The wife, Mary, is the daughter of Chris and Lydia Meier KELLER.

ULMER, Elizabeth F.
b. abt 1933 -
d. 13 Jan 2005 -
From Wichita Eagle - Saturday, January 15,2005
Survivors: husband, Robert; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Jeff Brose of Chambersburg, PA; sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Tammy of Wichita, Chris and Jeanette of Peck; brothers and sister-in-law, Harvey and Joan Ulmer of Arlington, Richard Ulmer of Nashville, TN; grandchildren, Katie, Audrey and Austin Brose, Christian, Zach, Natalie and Nathan May.

ULRICH, David
b. 28 Feb 1890, Russia
d. 7 Dec 1981, Hays
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Marie MILLER November 6, 1913. She died March 31, 1924. He later married Pauline MILBERGER GALYARDT BLOOM November 1, 1929. She died June 10, 1965. Survivors: one son, Vernon; 2 daughters: Helen Groh and Marie Fye; stepdaughter, Fern Margaret Dumler; one brother, Everett of Portland,Ore; 2 sisters: Dora Gamber, Ellsworth and Elsie Lowell of Concordia.

ULRICH, Dean Henry
b. 22 Oct 1926 - Russell, Kansas
d. 2 May 1992 - Russell, Kansas
From funeral card
Dean Henry Ulrich, son of Jacob and Mary Katherine (Miller) Ulrich. On April 16, 1945 Dean was united in marriage to Rocena McCABE at Russell and their lives were enriched with one son Patrick. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers: Wilbert and Glenn; and two sisters: Erma May and Georgina Craven. Survivors are his wife, Rocena of the home; son, Patrick Ulrich of San Diego, CA; and one sister, Vera Brown of Russell; and a nuber of relatives and a host of friends.
Clergy: Rev. Michael Fibranz. Organist: Eileen Vladar - Soloist: Ed Sewell Music: "How Great Thou Art" and "Rock of Ages". Casket Bearers:George Ulrich, Roger Ulrich, Robert Ulrich, Dennis & Todd Brown, Casey Dreiling. Interment: St. John Lutheran Cemetery - Russell, KS

ULRICH, Dora
B. 8 Dec 1990 - Niedermunscha, Russia
D. 16 Jun 1983 - Salina, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Earl GAMBER Dec. 16, 1926, at Wilson. Survivors: widower, of the home; daughters, Earldene Pflughoeft, Ellsworth; Vivian Janne, Kansas City, Kan.; brother, Everett Ulrich, Portland, Ore.; sister, Mrs. Art Lowell, Concordia. Burial at Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery.

ULRICH, Dorothea K.
B. 16 Aug 1911 - Niedermonjou, Russia
D. 29 Dec 2001 - Milwaukee, Wisconsin
From Lucas-Sylvan News - Thursday, January 17, 2002, and Ellsworth County Independent - January 24, 2002
Daughter of Christian and Sophia (Heldt) Ulrich. She married Sigmund TEWS on February 15, 1947. He died August 29, 1998. Surviving her are two daughters, Judith Geiselhart, and Dorothea Rick; one sister, Marie Schutz, Great Bend, Kansas; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a goddaughter, Dorothy Frisk. She was preceded in death by seven brothers: Christian, Henry, Michael, Johan, George, David and Jacob, and a grandson, Joseph Rick.

ULRICH, George W.
b. 26 Feb 1943, Russell
d. 14 Jan 1997, Hays
From Hutchinson (KS) News - January 16, 1997
Son of Wilbert and Berniece St. Aubyn Ulrich. On Dec. 28, 1973, he married Janice CALEY at Russell. She survives. Other survivors include: a son, Douglas Ulrich; a daughter, Kandace Brown; three stepsons, David Jacobs, Bill Jacobs, and Mike Jacobs; mother, Berniece Dillon, Russell; a half-sister, Debby Hunt.

ULRICH, Linda E.
b. 4 Aug 1960 - Russell, Kansas
d. 20 Sep 2001 - Osborne, Kansas
From Lucas-Sylvan News - Thursday, October 4, 2001
The only daughter of Michael and Virginia Ulrich. Linda was united in marriage to Russell MICK. . She was preceded in death by her father. Survivors includ her husband, Russell Mick of the home in Osborne; three sons, Nathan, Steven, and Alan; a daughter, Eileen Mick. Additional survivors include her mother, Virginia Ulrich, and three brothers: Michael Ulrich, Martin Ulrich, and David Ulrich. Burial was in St. Aloysius Cemetery.

ULRICH, Michael Jacob
b. 25 Aug 1917, Ellsworth County, Kansas
d. 10 Apor 1999, Ellsworth, Kansas
From Hays Daily News
Con of John and Sophia (Held) Ulrich. He married Virginia EHRLICH on Jan. 20, 1952, in Russell. Survivors include his wife; three sons, Michael, Martin, David; a daughter, Linda Mick; a brother, Henry, Udall; two sisters, Dorothea Tews, Milwaukee, and Marie Schultz, Great Bend.

ULRICH, Walter L.
b. 27 Nov 1902 - Fredonia, Kansas
d. 5 Jan 2001 - Quinter, Kansas
From Salina Journal - January 7, 2001
Survivors include his wife, Emma; a son, Gerald; a daughter, Joyce Reinke; a sister, Bertha Killian of Olympia, Wash.

ULSH, Lawrence E.
b. 5 Nov 1925 - Newton, Kansas
d. 8 Feb 2004 - Hutchinson, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, February 10, 2004
Son of Roy G. and Frances G. Slater Ulsh. On Oct. 7, 1956, he married Alice KLASSEN. She survives. Other survivors include: two daughters, Anita Muhs, McPherson, and Lois Cox, Hutchinson; a brother, Irvin, Newton; two sisters, Irene Campbell, Wichita, and Maxine Ulsh, Newton; and five grandchildren. Burial will be in Prairie Lawn Cemetery, Peabody.

UMBERGER. Cecil C.
b. 1 Nov 1912, Elk
d. 26 Dec 1981, Leoti
From Hutchinson (KS) News
He married Eva KLINE Oct. 1, 1937, at Cottonwood Falls. Survivors: widow; son, William; brother, Bruce, Elmdale.

UMMEL, Benjamin Earl
b. 6 Apr 1975 - Ransom, Kansas
d. 9 Nov 2004 - Ransom, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, November 16, 2004
Son of Earl and Linda Bauer Ummel. Survivors include: his parents, Ransom; a daughter, Tara Jo Walker, Utica; two brothers, John, Albuquerque, N.M., and Sam, Ransom; and grandparents, Frederick Earl Ummel and Kay, Hoisington, and John Bauer, Arnold; and many more relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a sister, Letha Jo Ummel; grandmothers, Letha Maxine Tillitson Ummel and Josephine June Bauer; and step-grandmother, Gertie Ummel.

UMMEL, Bessie Louise
b. 19 Ded 1935 - Ransom, Kansas
d. 2 Dec 2003 - Springfield, Illinois
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, December 6, 2003
Daughter of Herman Oscar and Hazel Hoch Ummel. On Dec. 19, 1954, she married Lyle E. LUTER at Utica. On Jan. 7, 1995, she married William EDWARDS at Hastings, Neb. He survives. Other survivors include: her former husband; two daughters; a brother, Gary Ummel, Harper; three sisters, including Areta Hartman, Utica, and Alice Hobbs, Inman; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Ransom Cemetery, Ransom.

UMMEL, Elmer Jennings
b. 14 Sep 1908 - Arnold, Kansas
d. 11 Dec 2003 - Moundridge, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, December 13, 2003
Son of Christian and Esther Mathey Ummel. On Oct. 19, 1931, he married Delma FARR at Ness City. She survives. Other survivors include: two daughters, Beverly Grant, Pasadena, Calif., and Rosemary Hinz, North Newton; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by: an infant son, Quentin; four brothers, David, Henry, John and Christian; seven sisters, Mary Huxman, Melinda Ummel, Lena Vermillion, Lydia North, Esther Bonser, Lorene Duncan and Lillie Burgess; and two great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Ransom Cemetery, Ransom.

UMMEL, Lloyd Gottfried
b. 5 Jan 1914 Ransom, , Kansas
d. 24 Aug 1999 Hays, Ellis, Kansas
Parents were Joel and Gertrude (Horchem) Ummel. He married Mildred GREEN on Feb. 19, 1933, in WaKeeney. She died June 29, 1984. He married Margaret MISHLER in December 1984. She died Dec. 9, 1988. Survivors include three sons, Robert and Ronald; a brother, Otis Ummel, Rolla,Mo.; two sisters, Arlene VanDemark, Lamar, Mo., and Jean Williamson, Joplin, Mo.

UNGER, Sara
b. 14 Mar 1894 - Russia
d. 9 Dec 1977 - Shattuck, Oklahoma
NWO of Shattuck, OK, Dec 1977
She came from Russia to Canada in the late 20's and in 1938 to the U.S. to marry her husband, Gottfried (WASSENMILLER). She is survived by a brother John Unger in Toronto, Ont. Canada; three (step) daughters, Mary Ehrlich and Leah Kraft of Shattuck and Emma Kerbs of Lodi, CA; 14 grandchildren; 22 gt. grandchildren; and 1 gt. gt. grandchild, along with many relatives and friends. Burial was made in the Shattuck Memorial Cemetery.

UNGER, Sarah
b. 14 Mar 1894
d. 9 Dec 1977
From Pamphlet from Funeral Home - Glenn Mueller collection
In Memory of Mrs. Gottfred "Sara" Wassenmiller - Date of birth, March14, 1894, Date of Death, December 9, 1977 - Services from Mason Chapel, Shattuck, Oklahoma - Clergymen officiating , Helmuth Cramer, Pastor, and Paul Proctor, Pastor - Final resting place - Shattuck Memorial Cemetery, Shattuck, Oklahoma

UNMUTH, George Everett
b. 14 Nov 1950
d. 10 Feb 2005 , prob. Wisconsin
From Obit
Son of Jeanette and the late Everett Unmuth. On May 26, 1973 he married Prudence "Prudy" TESCH, they were married 31 years. He will be treasured and greatly missed by his love of 31 years, wife Prudy Unmuth, daughter Brooke Unmuth, son Sgt. Chad Unmuth all of Oshkosh; grand-dog-er Remington Unmuth; mother Jeanette Unmuth of Oshkosh; two sisters Patricia (Dan) Davis and Sandy (Jim) Heinbigner all of Oshkosh; father-in-law Irv Tesch of Oshkosh; two brothers-in-law Darwin (Debbie) Tesch and Dusty (Kathy) Tesch all of Oshkosh; nieces Connie (Rick) Hanson of Oshkosh: Linda (Tim) Lonergan of New York, April and Meranda Tesch of Oshkosh, nephews Jeff (Ellen) Davis of Amherst Jct., Scott (Steph) Davis of Oshkosh, Paul (Cathy) Davis of Plover, Mike (Sheryl) Heinbigner of Oshkosh; great nieces and nephews Ben and Haley Davis, Adam and Katie Davis, Logan, Zachary, and Evan Heinbigner. He is further cherished by many relatives, friends, and a lifelong friend he considered to be his brother, Bernie Behlman. He was preceded in death by his father Everett Unmuth, his daughter Amy Unmuth, grandparents Louise and George Mortenson, Francis and Victor Moyer, and his mother-in-law Althea Tesch. Interment will be in Lake View Memorial Park.

UNRAU, Marie M.
b. 18 Sep 1913 - McPherson County, Kansas
d. 19 Mar 2006 - Newton, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, March 21, 2006
Daughter of Jacob B. and Marie Banman Unrau. She is survived by 22 nephews and nieces, and many grandnephews and nieces. Burial in Alexanderwohl Mennonite Cemetery.

UNRAU, Norma K.
b. 11 June 1918 - Goessel, Kansas
d. 10 Oct 2005 - Moundridge, Kansa
From Newton Kansan - Friday, October 14, 2005
Born to Jacob B. and Maria (Banman) Unrau in Goessel. She married Leslie E. SCHRAG May 21, 1942, in Goessel. He survives. Other survivors include: a son, Dale Schrag of North Newton; a daughter, Carolyn Faus of Manheim, Pa.; a sister, Marie Unrau of Goessel; four grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by: brothers, Rufus Unrau and Jacob Unrau; and four sisters, Bertha Schmidt, Eva Nikkel, Helen Pankratz and Velda Gaeddert. Graveside service at Eden Church Cemetery in rural Moundridge.

UNREIN, Anna Maria
b. unknown
d. 9 Jan 1911
Married John DREHER, SR.. before 1863. 9 children: John Dreher, August Dreher, Rose (Dreher) Beiker, Mary (Dreher) Beiker, Clements Dreher, Roney Dreher, Johaana (Dreher) Pfannenstiel, Katherin (Dreher) Beiker, Nicklas Dreher.

UNREIN, Anthony
b. 15 Aug 1898
d. 2 Feb 1910
Parents: Clara Leiker Unrein and Joseph D. Unrein

UNREIN, Catherine
b. 17 Jan 1908 - Munjor, Kansa
d. 24 Oct 2003 - Hays, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Sunday, October 2003, Salina Journal - Sunday, October 26, 2003
Born to John and Eleanor (Leonhardt) Unrein. Survivors include three sons, Nicholas and Melvin Korbe, both of Hays, and John Huff Jr., Russell; two daughters, Esther Rohleder, Lincoln, Neb., and Charlotte Wilkerson, Rose Hill; 21 grandchildren; 59 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three husbands, Fidelis KORBE, John HOFF, Fidelis STRECKLEIN; two sons, Walter and Norman Korbe; and a daughter, Norma Lang. Burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays.

UNREIN, Charles, Jr.
B. 10 Jun 1954 - Schoenchen
D. 13 Jan 2002 - Hays, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - January 15, 2002
Son of Carl and Lidwina (Zimmerman) Unrein. He married Mary Alice GROSS on May 4. 1954, in Munjor. Survivors include his wife, of the home; two daughters, Helen Schmitt Pianalto and Becky Wilcox; four brothers, Laverne, George, Lyle, and Tim; three sisters, Alice Schmeidler, Sister Eleanor Unrein, and Sister Charlotte Unrein; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Ann Rohn. Burial in St. Francis Cemetery, Munjor.

UNREIN, Clara
b. 9 Feb 1916 - Munjor, Kansas
d. 20 Dec 1989 - Hays, Kansas
Married Leonard SCHAFFER on 6/20/1939. Married Marcellus "Celly" SCHUKMAN on 6/5/1971. Children: Ernest L. Schaffer, Gloria Herrman, Sherry Kershner, Conrad Schaffer, Sandy Robben. Buried in Liebenthal, KS. Parents: Clara Leiker & Joseph D. Unrein.

UNREIN, Franz
b. 15 Mar 1847
d. 19 Dec 1922
Parents: Elizabeth Kronewitter & Philip Unrein. Married Catherine Margratha DREHER. 12 children: Peter Unrein, Barbara Unrein, Dorothy Unrein, Anna Margaret (Unrein) Wendler, Joseph D. Unrein, Pauline (Unrein) Werth, John D. Unrein, Mary (Unrein) Engel, Agatha (Unrein) Leiker, Frank Unrein, Nickolas Unrein, August Unrein

UNREIN, Joseph D.
b. 17 Sep 1874 - Obermonjou, Russia
d. 19 Dec 1928
Married Clara LEIKER in 1897. Parents: Catherine M. Dreher & Franz Unrein.
13 Children: Anthony Unrein, Wendeline Unrein, Katie (Unrein) (Leiker) Richmeier, Matilda (Unrein) Sauer, Anna Elizabeth (Unrein) Rohr, Mary (Unrein) (Jacobs) Wolf, Mary Rose (Unrein) Kreutzer, Cecilia (Unrein) Gabel, Anthony Unrein, Clara (Unrein) (Schaffer) Schukman, Leo Unrein, Opal Marie (Unrein) Dechant, Flortina (Unrein) Gross.

UNREIN, Lorine
b. 22 Sep 1924 - Munjor, Kansas
d. 26 Feb 2005
From Hays Daily News - February 28, 2005
Born to Wendelien and Helen (Weber) Unrein. She married Peter F. BRUNGARDT on Aug. 2, 1942, in Hays. He died Aug. 4, 1974. She married Anthony P. BOLLIG, who preceded her in death. Survivors include three sons, James F. Brungardt, Edmond, Okla., Richard L. Brungardt, Kansas City, Mo. and Robert L. Brungardt, Memphis, Tenn.; a daughter, Debora Casper, Hays; a sister, Aletha Denning, Hays; 10 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Sylvester and Alvin Unrein. Burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays.

UNREIN, Martina
b. 14 Apr 1924 - Schoenchen, Kansas
d. 6 Nov 2002 - Ellis, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - November 8, 2002
She was born April 14, 1924, at Schoenchen, the daughter of Jacob and Appolonia Kreutzer Unrein. On Jan. 7, 1947, she married Ignatius W. FLAX at LaCrosse. He survives. Other survivors include: two sons, Leon, Dodge City, and Leroy, WaKeeney; eight daughters, Martina Thomas, Naponee, Neb., Shirley Peintner Strickert, Scott City, Cecelia Werth, Hays, Catherine Webber, Franklin, Neb., Mary Jane Knapp, and Elaine Riedell, both of WaKeeney, Gladys Owens, St. Francis, and Corona Hoch, Medicine Lodge; three brothers, Marvin Unrein, Scott City, Kenneth Unrein, Rowland Heights, Calif., and Gary Unrein, Lincoln, Neb.; three sisters, Mildred Kirmer and Ruth Slater, both of Great Bend, and Hedy Bucl, Timken; 34 grandchildren; a step-granddaughter; 11 great-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Mildred Werth; two brothers, James an Edwin Unrein; and four sisters, Mary Weber, and three infant sisters, Catherine, Rose, and Elizabeth.

UNREIN, Marvin H.
b. 21 Aug 1928 - Schoenchen, Kansas
d. 1 Feb 2007 - Scott City, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, February 3, 2007
He was born on Aug. 21, 1928, in Schoenchen, the son of Jacob and Apollonia Kreutzer Unrein. On June 21, 1949, he married Clarinda M. WEBER in La Crosse. She survives. Other survivors include: a son, Terry, Wichita; two daughters, Beverly Pinnell, Shell Knob, Mo., and Kathryn Lowenthal, Scott City; two brothers, Kenneth, Rowland Heights, Calif., and Gary, Lincoln, Neb.; three sisters, Mildred Kirmer, Great Bend, Hedy Bucl, Timken, and Ruth Slater, Great Bend; three grandchildren; and six step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Edwin and James Unrein; and five sisters, Katie, Elizabeth, Rosa, and Mary Weber and Matina Flax. Graveside service in La Crosse Cemetery.

UNRUH, Alfred
b. 3 Mar 1917 - Montezuma, Kansas
d. 19 Apr 2004 - Moundridge, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, April 21, 2004
Son of Simon and Susie Johnson Unruh. On March 13, 1938, he married Myrtle BECKER at Galva. She survives. Other survivors include: three sons, Lavern, Okolona, Miss., and Darryl and Marlin, both of Galva; two daughters, Janet Doane, Canton, and Dorita Koehn, Macon, Miss.; two brothers, Raymond, Moundridge, and Roland, Paola; a sister, VelAnn Koehn, Paola; 15 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by five brothers, Oscar, Russell and Cecil, and two in infancy; and two sisters, Susan Jantz and Leona Koehn. Burial will be in Lone Tree Church Cemetery, rural Galva.

UNRUH, Alfred and Myrtle
65th Wedding Anniversary
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, March 2, 2003
Alfred and Myrtle Unruh, Moundridge, will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2:30 to 4 p.m. March 9 at the Sugar Creek School, 1558 21st Avenue in Galva. Unruh and the former Myrtle Becker were married March 13, 1938, at Galva. He is a retired farmer and she is a homemaker. Hosts for the event will be their children and spouses, LaVern and Lela Unruh, Okolona, Miss., Darryl and Karen Unruh, Marline and Rose Unruh, all of Galva, Janet and Jerry Doane, Canton, and Dorita and Norman Koehn, Macon, Miss. They have 15 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

UNRUH, Alice
b. 10 Oct 1933 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 9 Feb 2006 - Moundridge, Kansas
From Hillsboro Star Journal - February 15, 2006
Daughter of Claude and Della (Becker) Unruh. Survivors include two brothers, Gary Unruh of Durham and Willard Unruh of Hesston; two sisters, Lillian Wiebe of Durham and Anita Schmidt of Montezuma. Burial was in Logan Cemetery, rural Tampa

UNRUH, Alma
b. 4 Feb 1917 - Coldwater, Kansas
d. 31 Mar 2005 - Montezuma, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, April 3, 2005
Daughter of Noah T. and Carrie Jantzen Unruh. On April 14, 1940, she married Henry DIRKS. He died Nov. 7, 1971. Survivors include: four daughters, Judy Kaye Wadel, Clarksdale, Miss., Janice Lynn Johnson, Macon, Miss., Gloria Darlene Holtz, Hutchinson, and Connie Sue Sauer, Little River; two brothers, Melvin, Brooksville, Miss., and Joe, Halstead; a sister, Hazel Jantz, Livingston, Calif.; 15 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Jerald Dean; and three sisters, Lorena Becker, Esther Johnson and Eva Wiens. Burial will be in North Mennonite Cemetery, Montezuma.

UNRUH, Alvin C.
b. 18 Oct 1930 - Moundridge, Kansas
d. 28 Oct 2006 - Newton, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, October 29, 2006
He was born Oct. 18, 1930, in Moundridge, the son of Jake C. and Caroline E. Seiler Unruh. He is survived by: five brothers, Eddie, Halstead, Glen, Grand Junction, Colo., Richard, Sharon Springs, Donald, Newton, and David, Gentry, Ark.; two sisters, Lorene Hiebert, Iroquois, S.D., and Dorothy, Olathe, Colo. Burial will be in Halstead Cemetery.

UNRUH, Alvina
b. 14 Mar 1917 - Newton, Kansas
d. 18 Jan 2004 - Wichita, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, January 21, 2004, Newton Kansan - Wednesday, January 21, 2004
Daughter of John S. and Maria Ewert Unruh. On Sept. 17, 1935, she married Ray GILLMORE at Newton. He died April 16, 1965. On July 2, 1966, she married Ira R. HALL at Wichita. He survives. Other survivors include: three sons, including Donald, Cheney; a sister, Grace Nickel, North Newton; 10 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Grace Hill Mennonite Cemetery, rural Whitewater.

UNRUH, Amanda G.
b. 3 Mar 1920 - Walton, Kansas
d. 17 Jun 2004 - Wichita, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, June 19, 2004, Wichita Eagle - Saturday, June 19, 2004
Born to Gerhard B. and Anna K. Schmidt Unruh. She married Edwin Francis DIRKS, of Buhler, Kan., Sept. 28, 1944 at Tabor Mennonite Church. They would have celebrated 60 years of marriage this year. Survivors include: husband, Edwin; daughter and son-in-law, Jan and Wayne Pembleton of Arlington, Texas; son and daughter-in-law, Earl and Terri Dirks of Wichita; grandchildren, Kate and husband Todd Morawietz of College Station, Texas, Aaron Pembleton, Arlington, Texas, Logan Dirks, of Wichita; brother, Karl and his wife, of Enid, Okla.; and a sister, Ruby Reimer, of Newton, Kan.

UNRUH, Ann Dora
b. Jan 1919 - Goessel, Kansas
d. 2 Aug 2006 - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
From Hillsboro Star Journal - August 30, 2006
Born to Daniel F. and Elizabeth (Duerksen) Unruh. In 1964, Ann married Harry GILLIG. Ann was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Harry Gillig.
Ann was survived by her niece, Shelby Whiteley of Fort Worth, Texas; nephews, Dale Krause of Buena Park, Calif., Joel Park of North Potomac, Md., Gary Park of Wichita, and Keith Park of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.; and stepchildren, Deanna Jo Kline of Herington and Thomas Max Chase.

UNRUH, Arthur
b. 27 Dec 1912 - Newton, Kansas
d. 18 Feb 2002 - Newton, Kansas
From Hillsboro Star-Journal - February 21, 2002He was the son of John S. and Mary (Ewert) Unruh. On Aug. 7, 1946, he married Elva CLASSEN. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Bill Unruh, Frank Unruh, Howard Unruh, John Unruh, Martin Unruh, Robert Unruh, and Ted Unruh; sisters, Linda (Unruh) Unruh, Rose Nickel, Lucille Unruh, and Mary Unruh. Survivors include his wife of the home; son Dennis Unruh; daughters, Sondra Mark and Marilyn Unruh Flaming; sisters Alvina Hall of Wichita, and Grace Nickel of North Newton; and five grandchildren. Graveside services and burial will be at 10 a.m. at the church cemetery in rural Whitewater.

UNRUH, Arvid L.
b. 3 May 1939 - Durham, Kansas
d. 27 May 2006 - Blairsville,Georgia
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Son of Wesley H. and Ellen Pankratz Unruh. He married Julie LUKE. She survives. Other survivors include: a son; a daughter; and two brothers, Junior, Hutchinson, and Ronald, Durham. Burial will be in Peace Valley Cemetery, rural Durham.

UNRUH, Barbara
b. abt 1851 - Gluckstal, Odessa
d. 24 Dec 1918 - Hosmer, South Dakota
From Heritage Review - 24 April 1994 - DFP 28 Jan 1919 Nr 2331
Buried 26 December 1918, Hosmer, South Dakota, age 67 years 2 months 8 days. Married Johannes KRANZLER. Survivors: husband, 5 sons, 3 daughters, 1 brother, Nikolaus Unruh (near Glen Ullin, North Dakota). Immigrated 1885 farm 15 miles NE Hosmer, McPherson County, South Dakota 1915 Hosmer, South Dakota

UNRUH, Bernice Clarene
b. 22 May 1918 - Nettleton, Kansas
d. 30 Apr 2004 - Hutchinson, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, May 1, 2004
Daughter of Adolph and Ethel Welch Unruh. On April 3, 1938, she married Elmer L. BECKER at Newton. He died Dec. 18, 1989. Survivors include: two sons, Jerry L., Hutchinson, and Ronald G., Gilbert, Ariz.; a sister, Leota Ross, Eudora; seven grandchildren; a step-grandchild; and 23 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery, Great Bend.

UNRUH, Bernice A.
b. 8 Jun 1915 - Pawnee Rock, Kansas
d. 8 Jan 2003 - Montezuma, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - January 11, 2003
She was born June 8, 1915, at Pawnee Rock, the daughter of Andrew and Lena Schartner Unruh.
On Dec. 15, 1936, she married Jessie Victor SIEMENS. He preceded her in death. Survivors include: a son, Vernon, Quartsite, Ariz.; a daughter, LaVerna Koehn, Farwell, Texas; nine grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, Alfred and Randall; two daughters, Marilyn Siemens and Helen Siemens; three brothers, DeDan, Aaron and Norman Unruh; six sisters, Beana Koehn, Alvina Koehn, Fanny Jantz, Hulda Giesbrecht, Rosella Koehn and Selma Unruh; and a great-grandchild. Burial will be in Sunset Terrace Cemetery, Farwell.

UNRUH, Bessie
b. 3 Aug 1906 - Durham, Kansas
d. 28 Aug 2003 - Cimarron, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, August 30, 2003
Daughter of Isaac and Lena Jantz Unruh. On May 14, 1925, she married Jacob P. UNRUH at Cimarron. He died in 1982. Survivors include: a son, Glenn "Curly," Montezuma; a sister, Arlena Tucker, Copeland; two grandchildren; and a great-grandson. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Beatrice Unruh; four brothers, Isam, Ralph, Ernest and Winifred Unruh; and three sisters, Leeva Tuxhorn, Rica Friesen and Leona Schmitt. Burial will be in Morningside Cemetery, Montezuma.
NOTE: This is an Unruh marrying an Unruh.

UNRUH, Betty Jean
b. 23 Jun 1934 - Galva, Kansa
d. 29 Jan 2004 - Amarillo, Texas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, January 31, 2004
On Jan. 25, 1959, she married John WISEMAN at Galva. He survives. Other survivors include: a son; four daughters; three brothers, Joe Unruh and Arvin Unruh, both of Canton, and Derald Unruh, Galva; six sisters, incuding Dora Unruh, Moundridge, and Maurine Christensen, McPherson; and five grandchildren. Interment will be in Lonetree Cemetery, Galva.

UNRUH,Cecil Wayne
b. 18 Sep 1924 - Haskell County, Kansas
d. 15 Jun 2005 - Montezuma, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Friday, June 17, 2005
Son of Sam I. and Agnes Smith Unruh. On Jan. 28, 1945, he married Ruby Minnie FRICKE at Cimarron. She died Dec. 19, 2001. Survivors include: four sons, Galen, Galva; Stanley, Sedan, N.M.; Steve, and Richard, both of Copeland; a daughter, Jolene Koehn, Texline, Texas; two brothers, Eugene, and Sam Jr., both of Copeland; seven sisters, Luella Koehn, Vada Unruh, Shirley Unruh, Maxine Schmidt, and Jeanette Nightengale, all of Copeland; Juanita Nightengale, Scott City; and Sylvia Wedel, Paris, Texas; 23 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Louis Unruh; and two grandsons. Burial will be in Salem Mennonite Cemetery.

UNRUH, Chester O.
b. 3 Feb 1920 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 8 Oct 2004 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, October 10, 2004
Son of Harrison B. and Anna Schroeder Unruh. On March 20, 1942, he married Bernice BARTEL at rural Hillsboro. She survives, Hillsboro. Other survivors include: a daughter, Jean Winter, rural Hillsboro; a son-in-law; two sisters, Dorothy Schmidt, N. Newton, and Eunice Esau, Hutchinson; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Onietta Loewer; and a brother, Allen. Burial will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Johannestal Cemetery, rural Hillsboro.

UNRUH, Claude
b. 1 Dec 1909 - Marion County, Kansas
d. 20 May 2003 - Montezuma, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, May 22, 2003
Son of Fred P. and Lena Voth Unruh. On June 14, 1931, he married Della Esther BECKER. She died June 4, 1965. On Jan. 28, 1966, he married Leah NICHOLS at Copeland. She survives. \Other survivors include: two sons, Gary, Durham, and Willard, Hesston; four stepsons, Kenneth and Devern Nightengale, both of Copeland, Bob Nightengale, Center, Colo., and Willis Nightengale, Texas; three daughters, Alice Unruh, Moundridge, Lillian Wiebe, Durham, and Anita Schmidt, Montezuma; a stepdaughter, Letha Loewen, Corning, Calif.; 30 grandchildren; and 65 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a stepson, Deloyd Nightengale; four brothers, Herbert, Harley, Paul and Walter; and three sisters, Rhoda, Esther and Marie. Burial will be in Logan Cemetery, Tampa.

UNRUH, Conrad Carl
b. 1 Sep 1914 - McPherson County, Kansas
d. 27 Jan 2007 - Moundridge, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, January 28, 2007
He was born Sept. 1, 1914, in McPherson County, the son of Abraham H. and Elizabeth Wenger Unruh. On July 25, 1936, he married Phoebe R. LEATHERMAN in Newton. She survives. Other survivors include: two sons, Leonard M., Sharon Springs, and Mark, Surprise, Ariz.; two daughters, Elaine Leatherman, Moundridge, and Margaret Schmidt, Sharon Springs; three brothers, Clifford, Sharon Springs, Chester, Moundridge, and Russell, Olathe, Colo.; a sister, Martha Decker, Fredonia; 19 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter; five brothers, Harvey, Harry, Homer, Oliver Unruh and Kenneth Koehn; and three sisters, Twila Unruh, Susanna Koehn and Hazel Koehn. Burial will be in Lone Tree Church Cemetery, rural Galva.

UNRUH, Danny
b. 7 Apr 1908 - Galva, Kanas
d. 22 Nov 2002 - Moundridge, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - November 23, 2002
He was born April 7, 1908, at Galva, the son of Henry F. and Lydia Jantz Unruh. On Jan. 18, 1933, he married Irene UNRUH at McPherson. She died Dec. 15, 1994. Survivors include: three sons, Stanley and Gary, both of Galva, and Warren, Barron, Wis.; two brothers, Menno, Galva, and Freeman, Halstead; two sisters, Evelyn Wadel, Montezuma, and Manda Unruh, Moundridge; 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Willie, Alpha, Mose and Elmer; and two sisters, Elizabeth Unruh and Irene Smith; and a grandchild. Burial will be in United Center Church Cemetery, rural Galva.

UNRUH, Dave
b. 10 Jan 1906 - McPherson County, Kansas
d. 28 Sep 2004 - Bucklin, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, September 29, 2004
Son of Jacob Cornelius and Eva Unruh. On March 1, 1930, he married Ina Irene UNRUH at Garden City. She survives. Other survivors include: a son, David Unruh, Greensburg; two daughters, Virginia Warner, Georgetown, Ky., and Marjorie Coulter, Mountain Park, Okla.; 18 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, Harold Dean Unruh. Burial will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Fairview Cemetery, Greensburg.

UNRUH, Dayton
b. 8 May 1923 - McPherson County, Kansas
d. 21 Nov 2002 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - November 23, 2002, Salina Journal - November 23, 2002
He was born May 8, 1923, in McPherson County, the son of Joel P. and Lydia Koehn Unruh. On March 21, 1948, he married Martha DIRKS at Tampa. She survives. Other survivors include: two sons, Warren, Lehigh, and Quentin, rural Canton; three daughters, Wanda Koehn, rural Durham, Starla Herms, Montezuma, and Carol Ann Unruh, Lehigh; two sisters, Della Decker, Scott City, and Florine Koehn, Aliceville, Ala.; 18 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Logan Cemetery, rural Tampa.

UNRUH, Deemer D.
b. 19 Oct 1916 - Chinook, Montana
d. 3 Sept 2003 - McPherson, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Friday, September 5, 2003, Hillsboro Star Journal - Thursday, September 11, 2003
Son of August and Katie (Scheikofsky) Unruh. April 27, 1947, he married Wilma E. LYNE. Survivors include his wife, Wilma E.; a son, Tim of McPherson; a daughter, Dea Carlson of Kearney, Mo.; three sisters, Esther Rose, Sylvia Nickel and Frances Johnson, all of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and six grandchildren. Burial will be in McPherson Cemetery.

UNRUH, Della
b. 9 Jul 1911 - Marion County, Kansas
d. 20 Jan 2007 - Montezuma, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, January 22, 2007
She was born July 9, 1911, in Marion County, the daughter of Cornelius and Effie Unruh Unruh. On Sept. 12, 1928, she married Walter SCHMIDT in Cimarron. He died March 5, 1988. Survivors include: two sons, Dale, and Robert Lee, both of Montezuma; two daughters, Opal Dirks, Montezuma, and Regean Schmidt, DeRidder, La.; a brother, Willie Unruh, Wichita; 43 grandchildren; and several great and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Richard Lynn Schmidt; two daughters, Margaret Unruh, and Marjorie Schmidt; two brothers, Sam C. and Elmer Unruh; and eight sisters, Ida Giesbrecht, Susie Unruh, Mary Koehn, Julia Redger, Carrie Dirks, Ella Dirks, Frances Unruh and Leah Jantz. Burial will be in the North Montezuma Cemetery.

UNRUH, Della M.
b. 22 Aug 1914 - McPherson County, Kansas
d. 8 Mar 2007 - Bonners Ferry Idaho
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, March 10, 2007
She was born August 22, 1914, in McPherson County, the daughter of Joel P. and Lydia Koehn Unruh. On May 11, 1941, she married David DECKER in Durham. He survives. Other survivors include: two sons, Larry and Galen, both of Scott City; three daughters; a sister; 22 grandchildren; and 40 great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Scott Mennonite Church Cemetery.

UNRUH, Donna Faye
b. unk - Dodge City, Kansas
d. 14 Jun 2003 - Kinsley, Kansas
Daughter of William and Barbara Griffith Unruh. Survivors include many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Frank Wagner; and her grandparents, Frank and Dolly Griffith. Burial will be in Holly Cemetery, Holly, Colo.

UNRUH, Edward
b. 27 Dec 1907 - Durham, Kanas
d. 22 May 2002 - Abilene, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Mary 25, 2002
A son, Edward Lee, died in 2000. Survivors include his wife, Edith of Overland Park; a daughter, Judy Adams; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Burial will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Roxbury Cemetery.

UNRUH, Edith E.
b. 25 Jan 1899, Durham
d. 20 Dec 1994, Tuscson, Ariz
From Hutchinson News - December 22, 1994
Daughter of Peter B. and Anna Frey Unruh. On May 13, 1921, she married John W. EICHENOUR at McPherson. He died Sept. 30, 1981. Survivors Include: a daughter-in-law, Jeanne Eichenour; and two grandsons, John and Jim Eichenour.

UNRUH, Elisabetha
b. 1865 - Waldheim, Taurien
d. 18 Jun 1918 - Orienta, Oklahoma
From Heritage Review, Vo. 124, No. 2 - June 1994
1st marriage 1892 to Benjamin KOOP - 2nd marriage 1904 to Aaron B. Penner
3 children by first husband. Survivors, husband, 2 children (1st marriage), 2 brothers.
Imm 1874 Marion County, KS with parents.

UNRUH, Elisabeth
b. 1865 - Waldheim, Taurier
d. 18 Jun 1918 - Orient, Oklahoma
From Heritage Review - Vol 24 No. 2, June 1994
Married first husband, Benjamin Koop (died 1903). Married second husband, Aaron B. Penner. Three children by her first marriage. Survivors: husband and 2 children (lst marriage), 2 brothers. Immigrated 1874 Marion County, Kansas with parents.

UNRUH, Ella
b. 9 Jul 1911 - Marion County, Kansas
d. 22 May 2004 - Montezuma, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, May 24, 2004
Daughter of Cornelious H. and Effie Schmidt Unruh. On Aug. 3, 1930, she married Walter DIRKS at Montezuma. He died Sept. 10, 1973. Survivors include: two sons, Dewayne, Scott City, and Kenneth, Montezuma; five daughters, Norma Jantz, Doris Harms and Jeanette Koehn, all of Montezuma, Thelma Schafer, Dalhart, Texas, and Irene Holdeman, Halstead; a brother, Willie Unruh, Wichita; a twin sister, Della Schmidt, Montezuma; 26 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Sam and Elmer Unruh; seven sisters, Ida Giesbrecht, Susie Unruh, Mary Koehn, Julia Redger, Carrie Dirks, Leah Jantz and Frances Unruh, an infant; and three great-grandchildren. Burial will be in North Mennonite Church Cemetery, Montezuma.

UNRUH, Elmer
b. 11 Nov 1922 - McPherson County, Kansas
d. 2 Jul 2004 - Montezuma, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, July 3, 2004
Son of Abe T. and Ida Rich Unruh. On April 13, 1946, he married Helen L. FRISEN at Pittsburg. She survives. Other survivors include: three sons, Jay Allen, Phoenix, Stanley Lynn, Dodge City, and Kim Everett, Montezuma; a daughter, Lennetta Elaine Nightingale, Phoenix; a sister, Emma Voth, Garden City; seven grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Lillie Voth and Ruby May. Burial will be in Homeland Mennonite Cemetery, Montezuma.

UNRUH, Elmer
b. 13 Apr 1930 - Galva, Kansas
d. 8 Jul 2003 - Galva, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, July 10, 2003
Son of Jacob B. and Minnie Nightingale Unruh. On July 20, 1952, he married Linda JOHNSON at Galva. She survives. Other survivors include: a son, Daniel M., Galva; two daughters, Barbara Unruh, Galva, and Patricia Unruh, Hiawatha; three brothers, Harry, Moundridge, Wilmer, Galva, and Jay, Valley Center; three sisters, Goldie Koehn, Hillsboro, Virginia Mastre, Galva, and Mary Ann Unruh, Scott City; 11 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by five brothers, Harvey, James, Clayton, Louis and Robert.. Burial will be in Lone Tree Church Cemetery, rural Galva.

UNRUH, Elmer Leroy
b. 22 Mar 1927 - Newton, Kansas
d. 7 Mar 2003 - Newton, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, March 10, 2003
Son of William W. and Lily Fischer Unruh. Survivors include: his wife, Bernice Unruh, Newton; three sons, Bruce, Wichita, Gary, Newton, and Steven, Topeka; a brother, Irvin, Sedgwick; and two sisters, Ida Nattier, Moundridge, and Verna Unruh, Newton. He was preceded in death by a brother, Arnold Unruh. Burial will be in Restlawn Gardens of Memory, Newton. .

UNRUH, Elsie Mae
b. 16i May 1924 - Copeland, Kansas
d. 8 May 2002 - Montezuma, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kans) News - May 10, 2002
Daughter of Lincoln and Elda Unruh. On Aug. 25, 1942, she married Leslie KOEHN at Copeland. He died Dec. 30, 1981. Survivors include: 10 sons, LaVern, Calvin, Perry, Max, Ricki, Earl, Dale, Harley, Oran, and Kim; two daughters, Sharon Koehn and Illa Wedel; eight brothers, Marvin, Quinter, Leslie and Arnold, both of Copeland, Orlan, Dodge City, Norman, Macon, Miss., Charles, Ulysses, Delbert, Scio, Ore., and Gary, Hartley, Texas; seven sisters, Irene Koehn, Galva, Lorene Nichols, Ladean Nightengale, and Berniece Koehn, all of Copeland, Celesta Koehn, and Geneva Nightengale, both of Brooksville, Miss., and Nora Friesen, Aberdeen, Miss.; 27 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by: a brother, Ezra Unruh. Burial will be in Salem Mennonite Cemetery, Copeland.

UNRUH, Elva
b. 17 Feb 1908 - Pawnee County, Kansas
d. 3 June 2004 - Hesston, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Friday, June 4, 2004
Daughter of August Unruh and Matilda Schultz. In 1929, she married Edwin JANTZ at Pawnee Rock. He preceded her in death. Survivors include: a son, George Jantz, Haysville; a daughter, Garnet Ormsby, Newcastle, Wash.; a sister, Navin Fraser, Burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Valley View Cemetery, near Roxbury.

UNRUH, Ervey A.
b. 13 Sep 1927 - Montezuma, Kansas
d. 26 Aug 2006 - Montezuma, Kanas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, August 28, 2006
Son of Albert and Amanda Koehn Unruh. On Sept. 12, 1948, he married Norma SMITH in Fairview, Okla. She survives. Other survivors include: three sons, Greg, Onaga, Marshall, Ensign, and Dale, Montezuma; three daughters, Gailynn Unruh, Liberal, Barbara Loewen, Madison, Ala., and Debra Redger, Yuma, Ariz.; a brother, Denton Unruh, Wichita; two sisters, Luella Koehn and Verbena Yost, both of Montezuma; 11 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and a step-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Russell Unruh; a sister Hazel Nightengale; and two grandchildren. Burial will be in Morningside Cemetery.

UNRUH, Eskil M.
b. 21 Mar 1923 - Goessel, Kansas
d. 25 Dec 2003 - Goessel, Kansas
From Hillsboro Star Journal - Thursday, January 1, 2004
Son of Jacob S. Unruh and Sara (Friesen) Unruh. Survivors include a brother, Robert E. Unruh of Hutchinson, and a sister, Charlene Stoetzel of Newton.

UNRUH, Esther U.
b. 17 Feb 1915 - Coldwater, Kansas
d. 15 Mar 2004 - Halstead, Kansas
From Newton Kansan - Wednesday, March 17, 2004
Born to Noah T. and Carrie (Jantzen) Unruh in Coldwater. They preceded her in death. She married Curtis JOHNSON Oct. 6, 1937, in Newton. He survives of Halstead. Other survivors include: two brothers, Melvin Unruh of Macon, Miss., and Joe Unruh of Halstead; and two sisters, Alma Dirks of Montezuma and Hazel Jantz of Livingston, Calif. She also was preceded in death by two sisters, Lorene Becker and Eva Wiens. Burial will be in Halstead Cemetery.

UNRUH, Frank
b. 23 Jan 1918 - Galva, Kansas
d. 3 Jul 2002 - Galva, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - July 5, 2002
He was born Jan. 23, 1918, at Galva, the son of John B. and Lydia Voth Unruh. Survivors include: a brother, Kermit, Galva. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Alden, Albert, Ervin and Eugene; and three sisters, Olga Cross, Wuanita Koehn and Matilda Unruh. Burial will be in United Center Church Cemetery, rural Galva.

UNRUH, Freeman
b. 28 Nov 1919 - Galva, Kansas
d. 13 Sep 2004 - Moundridge, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2004
Son of Henry F. and Lydia Jantz Unruh. On Feb. 6, 1946, he married Eleanor JOHNSON at Halstead. She survives. Other survivors include: two sons, Roger and Kenneth, both of Halstead; a brother, Manno, Moundridge; a sister, Manda Unruh, Moundridge; a stepsister, Violet Koehn, Burns; and two granddaughters. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Danny and Mose; a sister, Evelyn Wadel; three half brothers, Elmer, Willie and Alpha; two half sisters, Irene Smith and Elizabeth Unruh; three stepbrothers, Paul, Lewie and Harvey Becker; and two stepsisters, Eva Smith and Goldie Koehn. Burial will be in Halstead Cemetery.

UNRUH, Glenn Marvin
b. 2 Jun 1936 - Springfield, Colorado
d. 5 Nov 2006 - Bucklin, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, November 7, 2006
He was born June 2, 1936, in Springfield, Colo., the son of Lee and Ruth Warren Unruh. On Nov. 11, 1961, he married Sandy RUDD in Dodge City. She survives. Other survivors include: two sons, Craig and wife, Donna, St. Louis, and Darin and wife, Karie, Dodge City; a brother, Bob and wife, Kathy, Bucklin; a sister, Vera Dickson, Dodge City; two grandsons, Evan and Samuel; and three granddaughters, Cecilia, Sadie and Emily. He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant son, Dennis; and an infant grandson, Scott.

UNRUH, Goldie
b. 13 Sep 1925 - McPherson County, Kansas
d. 26 Apr 2005 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, April 27, 2005
Daughter of Jacob B. and Minnie Nightingale Unruh. On Dec. 21, 1947, she married Aaron J. KOEHN at Galva. He survives. Other survivors include: a son, Eldon R., Galva; two daughters, Jennifer J. Henry, Hillsboro and Ramona I. Martens, Inman; three brothers, Harry Unruh, Moundridge, Wilmer Unruh, Galva and Jay Unruh, Valley Center; and two sisters, Virginia Mastre, Galva and Mary Ann Unruh, Scott City. She was preceded in death by six brothers, Harvey, James, Elmer, Clayton, Louis and Robert. Burial will be in United Center Church Cemetery, rural Galva.

UNRUH, Goldie Jean
b. 3 Feb 1929 - Goessel, Kansas
d. 13 Nov 2005 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, November 15, 2005
Daughter of David D. and Justina Janzen Unruh. On March 29, 1949, she married LaVerne J. FUNK. He died in 1990. Survivors include: two sons, Elmer L. Funk, Newton, and David D. Funk, Hillsboro; a daughter, Virginia Martens, Hillsboro; three brothers, Tony Unruh, Inola, Lee Unruh, Minneapolis, and John Unruh, Hillsboro; four sisters, Elvena Brandt, Goessel, Tina Unruh, Hillsboro, Norma Schrock, Elkhart, Ind., and Adella Gabel, Denver; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Burial will be at 10 a.m. in Haven of Rest Cemetery, rural Hillsboro.

UNRUH, Grace
b. 2 Oct 1911 - Newton, Kansas
d. 5 Sep 2004 - Wichita, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, September 7, 2004
Daughter of John S. and Mary Ewert Unruh. On Oct. 10, 1930, she married Carl NICKEL at Newton. He died May 3, 1972. Survivors include: two sons, Allan and Dwight Nickel, both of Newton; a daughter, Janice E. Kinsley, Tacoma, Wash.; four grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and 14 step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by eight brothers and four sisters. Burial will be in Grace Hill Mennonite Church Cemetery, Whitewater.

UNRUH, Harvey J.
b. 30 Dec 1920 - Galva, Kansas
d. 31 Jan 2003 - Moundridge, Kansas
From Newton Kansan - Wednesday, February 5, 2003
Born to Jacob B. and Minnie (Nightengale) Unruh in Galva. He married Rhoda BECKER April 21, 1946, in Galva. She preceded him in death June 10, 2002. Survivors include: three sons, Arlyn Unruh of Atwater, Calif., Steve Unruh of Galva and Stanley Unruh of Clarksdale, Miss.; a daughter, Donna Koehn of Livingston, Calif.; four brothers, Harry Unruh of Moundridge, Wilmer Unruh and Elmer Unruh, both of Galva, and Jay Unruh of Valley Center; three sisters, Goldie Koehn of Hillsboro, Virginia Mastre of Galva and Mary Ann Unruh of Scott City; 19 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. He also was preceded in death by: a daughter, Marilyn Koehn; a grandson, Lyle Koehn; and four brothers, Clayton Unruh, Louis Unruh, James Unruh and Robert Unruh. Burial will be in Lone Tree Church Cemetery in rural Galva. .

UNRUH, Heidi Sue
b. 3 Oct 1985 - McPherson, Kansas
d. 10 May 2003 - McPherson, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Monday, May 12, 2003, Hutchinson ((Kans) News - Monday, May 12, 2003
Survivors include her parents, Mark and Sandy Petersen Unruh of McPherson; a sister, Tanya Hansarik of Derby; a brother, Keith of the home; and her grandparents, William and Mary Petersen of McPherson and Arvin and Delores Unruh of Canton. Burial will be in McPherson Cemetery.

UNRUH, Herbert
b. 26 Oct 1909 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 16 Apr 2004 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, April18, 2004, Wichita Eagle - Tuesday, April 20, 2004
Son of John W. and Anna H. Goldbeck Unruh. On March 25, 1990, he married Fern VOGTt at Hillsboro. Survivors, wife, Fern; son, Jim and wife, Shelly Unruh of Wichita; stepson, Jerold and wife, Karleen Vogt of Hillsboro; stepdaughter , Joanne and husband, Harvey Foyle of Emporia; granddaughters, Jennifer of Atlanta GA, Julia and husband, Dan Lindenmeyer of Newton; step grandsons, Douglas and wife, Laura Foyle of Glastonburg, CT, Kevin Foyle of Houston, TX, Todd and wife, Shawna Vogt, John Vogt and Casey McKenzie all of Hillsboro. Burial will be in Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Cemetery.

UNRUH, Herbert
b. 27 Oct 1909 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 16 Apr 2004 - Hillsboro, Kansas
Burial at Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Cemetery.

UNRUH, Herbert H.
b. 11 Jun 1905 - Major County, Oklahoma
d. 2 Dec 2005 - Newton, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, December 5, 2005
Son of Henry and Anna Just Unruh. On Aug. 14, 1926, he married Alma REIMER at Balko, Okla. She died July 24, 1988. Survivors include: a son, the Rev. Kenneth, Mountain Lake, Minn.; a daughter, Shirley Hiebert, Olathe; a brother, Bill Karber, Marlow, Okla.; a sister, Clara Loewen, Montezuma; nine grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Elvera Farmer; three brothers, Ernest Unruh, Roy Karber and Clarenece Karber; and three sisters, Lula Karber, Pauline Ollenburger and Bena Eaton. Burial will be in Restlawn Gardens of Memory.

UNRUH, Homer
b. 4 Aug 1912 - McPherson County, Kansas
d. 20 Jun 2002 - Moundridge, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - June 22, 2002
Son of Abe H. and Elizabeth Wenger Unruh. On May 15, 1938, he married Hazel KOEHN at Scott County. She survives. Other survivors include: a son, John; two daughters, Wilma Unruh, and Ruth Williams; four brothers, Harvey, Louisville, Ga., Conrad and Oliver, both of Moundridge, and Clifford, Sharon Springs; two sisters, Susanna Koehn, Moundridge, Martha Hughes Becker, Avera, Ga.; two half brothers, Chester Unruh, Hesston, and Russell Unruh, Wallace; 12 grandchildren; and 34 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by: two brothers, Harry Unruh and Kenneth Koehn; and two sisters, Hazel Koehn and Twila Unruh. Burial will be in Beulah Church Cemetery, Versailles, Mo.

UNRUH, John B.
b. 7 Feb 1922 - Montezuma, Kansas
d. 31 Mar 2007 - Montezuma, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, April 2, 2007
The son of Abe J. and Elizabeth (Lizzie) Unruh, he was born February 7, 1922, at the farmstead in Montezuma, Ks. He married Corine I. PORTER August 1, 1945, in Dodge City, Ks. She preceded him in death on March 6, 2004. Survivors include: one son, Scott Unruh, Atchison, Ks.; one daughter, Debra Wall and husband Bill, Montezuma, KS.; three sisters, Lillian Koehn and husband John R., Montezuma, KS., Ruby Koehn, Goltry, Oklahoma, and Inez Unruh, Youngtown, Ariz.; two brothers, Dave R. Unruh and wife Julie, Montezuma, KS., and Frank Unruh, Surprise, Ariz.; four grandchildren, Jamie Help and husband Craig, Quinton Unruh and wife Jennifer, Mike Wall, and Wells Unruh; three great-grandchildren, Lea, Corrin and Vi Helm; and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Corine, one son, Gregory Unruh, and two brothers, Vernon and Bob Unruh.

UNRUH, Joseph
b. 9 Jul 1915 - Coy, Oklahoma
d. 10 Jan2005 - Canton, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, January 11,2005
Son of Elias T. and Susie Schultz Unruh. On Sept. 13, 1952, he married Loretta HOLLER at Denver. She died Oct. 14, 1991. Survivors include: two brothers, Arvin, Canton, and Derald, Galva; five sisters; Dora Unruh, Galva, Velma Deppe, Delance, N.J., Florence Dearing, Eaton, Penn., Maurine Christensen, McPherson, and Thelma Gibson, Bixby, Okla. He was preceded in death by seven sisters and two brothers. Burial will be in Lone Tree Church Cemetery, rural Galva.

UNRUH, L. Marlyn
b. 10 Sep 1928 - Goessel, Kansas
d. 11 Jun 2005 - Goessel, Kansaas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, June 13, 2005
Son of Albert and Minnie Lehrman Unruh. On May 8, 1951, he married Delores DIRKSEN. She died in 1996. Survivors include: two daughters, Annette Unruh, Newton, and Susan Reitz, Salina; a sister, Evelyn Schmidt, Goessel; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Milt Unruh; and a granddaughter. Burial in Goessel Cemetery.

UNRUH, Laramie J.
b. 10 Aug 1932 - Pawnee Rock, Kansas
d. 16 May 2005 - Sedgwick, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News -Thursday, May 19, 2005
Son of Otis and Lena Schultz Unruh. In 1958, he married Merle FLEMMING at Hoxie. They divorced. Survivors include: a son, Laramie, Jr., Valley Center; a brother, Elgie, Pawnee Rock; and three grandchildren, Laramie, Ivy, and Asa Unruh. He was preceded in death by a brother, Wayne; and a sister, Julethia Fox. Graveside service in Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend.

UNRUH, Lawrence V.
b. 14 Jan 1919 - Harvey County, Kansas
d. 8 Jan 2003 - Newton, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - January 13, 2003
He was born Jan. 14, 1919, in Harvey County, the son of Abraham P. and Louise C. Harms Unruh. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. On Nov. 2, 1937, he married Ruby Verda FOSTERat Strong City. She preceded him in death Aug. 22, 1984. Survivors include: two sons, Harold E., Missouri City, Texas, and Terry L., Alvin, Texas; a sister, Sylvia L. Cade, San Bernardino County, Calif.; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Preston W.; a brother, William J.; and a sister, Lillian M. Eck. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Newton.

UNRUH, Lee H.
b. 1 Mar 1901 - Dundee, Barton County, Kansas
d. 9 Sep 2002 - Bucklin, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - September 11, 2002
He was born March 1, 1901, in Barton County, near Dundee, the son of John and Susie Schmidt Unruh. On Nov. 3, 1929, he married Ruth WARREN at Fowler. She survives. Other survivors include: two sons, Bob and Glenn, both of Bucklin; a daughter, Vera Lee Dickson, Dodge City; a brother, Vernon, Larned; a sister, Martha Hahn, Hutchinson; 13 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers; four sisters; two grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Burial will be in Bucklin Cemetery, Bucklin.

UNRUH, Leland R.
b. 11 Feb 1918 - Galva, Kansas
D. 2 July 2006 - Galva, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News -Tuesday, July 4, 2006
Son of Andrew A. and Nettie Nightingale Unruh. On Oct. 25, 1942, he married Helen L. UNRUH in McPherson. She died July 17, 2005. Survivors include: a son, Randall L., Galva; a daughter, Sandra Unruh, Galva; a brother, Gano, Galva; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Cecil and Lural; and a sister, Dehlia Becker.

UNRUH, Leona
b. 29 Sep 1904, Durham
d. 2 Sep 1999, Scott City
From Hutchinson News - Saturday, September 4,1999
Daughter of Issac and Lena Jantz Unruh. On Sept. 2, 1933, she married Otto H. SCHMITT at Garden City. He died July 10, 1950. Survivors include: a son, Stan; two sisters, Bessie Unruh, Montezuma, and Alrena Tucker, Copeland.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, four brothers and two sisters.

UNRUH, Linda
b. 30 Sep 1949 - Newton, Kansas
d. 8 Jun 2004 - Newton, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, May 9, 2004
Daughter of Marion Nattier and Ida M. Unruh. On Nov. 1, 1980, she married Jerry VOTH. He survives. Other survivors include: a son, J.J. Voth, of the home; a daughter, Carolyn, of the home; her father; and a sister, Beverly Fast, Moundridge. She was preceded in death by her mother. Burial will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday in Hesston Cemetery, Hesston.

UNRUH, Lois B.
b. 1 Jul 1921 - Pawnee Rock, Kansas
d. 6 Aug 2003 - Larned, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Friday, August 8, 2003, Great Bend Tribune - Friday, August 8, 2003
Daughter of Frank G. and Carrie Unruh Unruh. On Nov. 26, 1941, she married LaVerne UNRUH Nov. 26, 1941 at Pawnee Rock. He survives. Other survivors include: three sons, Gary L., Hesston, Lyonell, Colorado Springs, Colo. and Virlon, Steinbach, Manitoba, Canada; two sisters, Eldora Schwarz, Burrton, and Arlene Reece, Burdette; and five grandchildren. Burial will be in Mennonite Memorial Cemetery, Pawnee Rock.

UNRUH, Louis L.
b. 23 Nov 1925 - Haskell County, Kansas
d. 8 Aug 2004 - Copeland, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, August 10, 2004
Son of Sam I. and Agnes Smith Unruh. On Dec. 1, 1946, he married Elizabeth GIESBRECHT at Copeland. She died Nov. 15, 1985. On Dec. 7, 1986, he married Ruby Schmidt at Ulysses. She survives. Other survivors include: four sons, Clayton L., Ronald D., Larry G. and Carl M., all of Copeland; two daughters, Marcia June Nichols, Farwell, Texas, and Nancy Jo Penner, St. Anne, Manitoba, Canada; three brothers, Cecil, Montezuma, Eugene and Sam, both of Copeland; seven sisters, Luella Koehn, Vada Unruh, Shirley Unruh, Maxine Schmidt and Jeanette Nightengale, all of Copeland, Juanita Nightengale, Scott City, and Sylvia Wedel, Paris, Texas; 33 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Stuart; and two grandsons. Burial will be in Salem Mennonite Cemetery, Copeland.

UNRUH, Lucille E.
b. 27 Aug 1908 - Stafford County, Kansas
d. 25 May 2004 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, May 27, 2004, Hillsboro Star Journal - Thursday, May 27, 2004
Daughter of Benjamin A. and Mary Minnie Dirks Unruh. Survivors include her grandchildren, Michael and his wife Melody Ewert and Patrice and her husband Ron McHenry, all of Wichita; great-grandchildren, Mindy Wewert, Megan Ewert, Reece McHenry, and Aaron McHenry; sisters Bernice Bartel of Lehigh, and LaVina Saltz of Wichita. She was preceded in death by a son, Clinton D. Ewert in 1985. Graveside service in Johannestal Cemetery, rural Hillsboro.

UNRUH, Lydia
b. 15 Apr 1911 - Galva, Kansas
d. 14 Sep 2005 - Montezuma, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Friday, September 16, 2005
Daughter of Peter T. and Dina Buller Unruh. On April 22, 1931, she married Ben H. KOEHN. He died July 26, 1986. Survivors include: a son, Richard Koehn, Versailles, Mo.; two daughters, Bonnie Koehn, Hutchinson, Judy Koehn, Livingston, Calif.; two brothers, Cornelius P. Unruh, Montezuma, and Frank Unruh, Murray, Ky.; a sister, Vada Unruh, Montezuma; 11 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Victor Koehn; a daughter, Marlene Koehn; six brothers, Abraham, Tobias P., David P., John J., Jonas Cecil and Henry E.; five sisters, Elizabeth Frank, Nettie E. Koehn, Lena Unruh, Emma Unruh and Ida Toews. Burial will be in North Mennonite Church Cemetery, Montezuma.

UNRUH, Marcella A.
b. abt 1955
d. 31 May 2000, Kansas
Survivors: husband, Walter UNRUH,; Son, Jerald; daughters, Anabel DeWitt, Sherry Jost, LaDonna Balzer; sister,Gladys Jantz.

UNRUH, Martha
b. 26 Jun 1914 - Goessel, Kansas
d. 8 Jan 2007 - Newton, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, January 10, 2006, Wichita Eagle - Wednesday, January 10, 2006
She was born June 26, 1914, in rural Goessel, the daughter of Cornelius and Sarah Schroeder Unruh. Survivors include: a sister, Mildred Unruh, Newton; and a cousin. She was preceded in death by a sister, Elma Unruh. Burial in Alexanderwohl Cemetery.

UNRUH, Martha Irene
b. 7 Nov 1899 - Barton County, Kansas
d. 25 Aug 2004 - Hutchinson, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, August 29, 2004
Daughter of John Andrew and Susan Regina Schmidt Unruh. On Oct. 9, 1927, she married Virgil Jacob HAHN at St. John. He died June 17, 1985. Survivors include: two daughters, Phyllis Hulse, Wichita, and Iva Reihl, Hutchinson; seven grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by: three brothers; and four sisters. Burial will be in Penwell Gabel's Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson.

UNRUH, Marie
b. 15 Mar 1923 - Coldwater, Kansas
d, 17 Oct 1004 - Canton, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, October 19, 2004
Daughter of Elias T. and Susie Schultz Unruh. Survivors include: three brothers, Joe and Arvin, both of Canton, and Derald Unruh, Galva; and five sisters, Dora Unruh, Galva, Velma Deppe, Delanco, N.J., Florence Dearing, Easton, Penn., Maurine Christensen, McPherson, and Thelma Gibson, Bixby, Okla. She was preceded in death by two brothers and six sisters. Burial will be in Lone Tree Church Cemetery, rural Galva.

UNRUH, Nathan Scott
b. 6 Dec 1990 - Goodland, Kansas
d. 10 July 2004 - Wichita, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, July 13, 2004
Son of Marshal S. and Michelle D. Barker Unruh. Survivors include: his parents, of the home; two brothers, Andrew S. and Gregory S., both of the home; a sister, Jordyn M. Unruh, of the home; grandparents, JW and Rena Barker, Little Rock, Ark., and Allen and Cheryl Unruh, Deerfield; great-grandfather, Bill Church, Seminole, Okla.; and great-grandmothers, Rose Frizzell, Garden City, Lola Brooks, Springfield, Mo., and Georgetta Barker, Guthrie, Okla. He was preceded in death by a grandmother, Carla Koehn.
Interment will be in Deerfield Cemetery, Deerfield.

UNRUH, Oliver A.
b. 12 Aug 1919 - Goessel, Kansas
d. 10 Dec 2006 - Moundridge, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, December 12, 2006
He was born Aug. 12, 1919, in Goessel, the son of Abraham H. and Elizabeth Wenger Unruh. On April 7, 1940, he married Sadie Edna KOEHN in Galva. She survives. Other survivors include: a son, Stanley L., San Francisco; three daughters, Deloris Nikkel, Inman, Leona, Moundridge, and Viola Koehn, Montezuma; four brothers, Conrad and Chester Unruh, both of Moundridge, Clifford, Sharon Springs, and Russell, Olathe, Colo.; a sister, Martha Becker, Fredonia; eight grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Harvey, Harry and Homer Unruh, and Kenneth Koehn; three sisters, Hazel Koehn, Susanna Koehn and Twila Unruh; and a grandson. Burial will be in Meridian Church Cemetery, rural Hesston.

UNRUH, Oliver H.
b. 13 Jul 1918 - Copeland, Kansas
d. 27 Oct 2006 - Newton, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, October 29, 2006
He was born July 13, 1918, in rural Copeland, the son of Herbert and Anna Koehn Unruh. On Sep. 20, 1942, he married Ruby F. BECKER in Yuma, Ariz. She died on Nov. 18, 2004. Survivors include: a son, Harley, Hesston; two daughters, Donna and Cindy, both of Hesston; a brother, Raymond Ratzlaff, Montezuma; a grandchild; and a great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Pamela Unruh; two brothers; and three sisters. urial will be in Meridian Church Cemetery, rural Hesston.

UNRUH, Orpha
b. 13 Jan 1912 - Marion County, Kansas
d. 5 Dec 2003 - Goessel, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, December 7, 2003
Daughter of Henry P. and Amelia Schmidt Unruh. On March 13, 1934, she married Emil DIRKS at rural Durham. He preceded her in death. Survivors include: two sons, DeWayne Dirks and wife Elvera, Berryton, and Dennis Unruh and wife Cindy, Gypsum; two daughters, Kathleen Wilson, Spokane, Wash., and Gloria Rediger and husband Gary, Newton; two brothers, Wesley Unruh, Hillsboro, and Ralph Unruh, Missoula, Mont.; seven grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Stanley; three brothers; five sisters; and two grandsons. Burial will be in Peace Valley Cemetery, rural Durham.

UNRUH, Otis and Vera
65th Wedding Anniversary
From Newton Kansan - June 2, 2006
Otis Unruh and the former Vera Matthies were married June 11, 1941, in Halstead.
Their children and their spouses are: Wayne and Laura Unruh of Scottsdale, Ariz., Daryl and Cindy Unruh of Newton, and Sandy and Bob Gauthier of Glendale, Ariz. They have four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

UNRUH, Paul D.
b. abt 1914
d. 28 Sep 2000, prob. Hillsboro, Kansas
From Wichita Eagle - Saturday, September 30, 2000
Survivors: sons, Paul, Ernest.

UNRUH, Pearl
b. 27 Aug 1905 - Tampa, Kansas
d. 13 April 2002 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - April 15, 2002
She was the eldest of seven children born to David H. and Eva (Jantz) Unruh. On May 24, 1929, she married Daniel JANZEN at Tampa. He died in 1977. Survivors include: a son, Leo; two daughters, Diana Janzen, and Jane Zeok; brother, Edward and wife Edith Unruh; sister-in-law, Darlene Unruh of Hillsboro; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; brothers, Frank (wife Ruby) Unruh, Aaron (wife LeVeda) Unruh, and Leonard Unruh; sisters, Gertrude (husband Menno) Goertzen, and Mildred (husband Ted) Everhart. Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Lehigh Mennonite Cemetery, rural Lehigh.

UNRUH, Raymond Lee
b. 3 Dec 1921 - Pawnee Rock, Kansas
D. 13 Dec 2003 - Salina, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, December 15, 2003
Son of Harry A. and Lena Schultz Unruh. On June 29, 1941, he married Lou Isla CUMMINGS at Newton. She survives. Other survivors include: two sisters, Glenda Franklin and Lorrayne Pankratz, both of Hesston; a nephew; and eight nieces. Burial will be in Restlawn Gardens of Memory, rural Newton.

UNRUH, Reagan Lynae
b. 22 Jul 2004 - Amarillo, Texas
d. 6 Jan 2006 - Wichita, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, January 8, 2006
Daughter of Shonovan Ross and Kara Deann Koehn Unruh. Survivors include: her parents, Copeland; grandparents, Howard and Londa Koehn, and Larry and Rachel Unruh, all of Copeland; great-grandparents, Arlin and Florence Yost, and Irene Koehn, all of Montezuma, Vernon and Ruth Nichols, Gainesville, Ala., and Ruby Unruh, Copeland; and uncles and aunts. She was preceded in death by two great-grandfathers, Louis Unruh and Wilbur Koehn. Burial will be in Salem Mennonite Church Cemetery.

UNRUH, Rebecca
b. 26 Apr 1914 - Durham, Kansas
d. 31 Jan 2004 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, February 1, 2004
Daughter of Adam and Eva Schultz Unruh. On Aug. 28, 1957, she married Herbert FUNK at Hillsboro. He died in 1990. Survivors include: three daughters, Mary Beth Goering, McPherson, Myrna Bartel, Manhattan, and Rosanne Troxel, Lenexa; a sister, Helen Lais, Hillsboro; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Burial will be Wednesday in Haven of Rest Cemetery, Hillsboro.

UNRUH, Reinhart
b. 26 Nov 1920 - Tampa, Kansas
d. 11 Jan 2003 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Newton Kansan - January 14, 2003
He was born Nov. 26, 1920, to Tobias and Lydia (Ratzlaff) Unruh in Tampa.
Survivors include: a son, Cory Dale of Park City; and a grandchild. He was preceded in death by a son, Kevin K. Unruh. Burial will be in Peace Valley Cemetery in rural Durham.

UNRUH, Roland J.
b. 21 Feb 1923 - Marion County, Kansas
d. 23 Oct 2006 - Goessel, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, October 25, 2006
He was born Feb. 21, 1923, in Marion County, the son of Jacob H. and Lena Smith Unruh. On Jan. 1, 1949, he married Elva Dora HEIDEL in Marion. She survives. He is survived by two sisters, Bertha Goentzel, Lehigh, and Ellagene Buller, Covina, Calif., and several nieces and nephews.

UNRUH, Rosalee Mae
b. 11 Oct 1925 - Elyria, Kansas
d. 27 Jun 2005 - Fredonia, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday - June 29, 2005
Daughter of Theodore and Elizabeth Becker Unruh. On Dec. 19, 1943, she married Reuben SCHULTZ at Halstead. He survives. Other survivors include: four sons; three daughters, including, Carolyn Koehn, Galva; a sister, Marcella Koehn, Halstead; 27 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

UNRUH, Samuel W.
b. 12 Jun 1910 - Marion, Kansas
d. 9 Nov 2002 - Colby, KansasUNRUH, Susanna
b. 8 Apr 1921 - McPherson County, Kansas
d. 13 Dec 2002 - Moundridge, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - December 15, 2002
She was born April 8, 1921, in McPherson County, the daughter of Abraham H. and Elizabeth Wenger Unruh. On May 14, 1939, she married Noah KOEHNat Hesston. He survives. Other survivors include: three sons, Lyndon, Almena, Wis., Lowell, Benito, Manitoba, Canada, and Michael Koehn, Moundridge; four daughters, Phyllis Miller, Swan River, Manitoba, Canada, Myra Johnson, Galva, Edith Nichols, Grifton, N.C., Doris Unruh, Grafton, S.D.; six brothers, Harvey, Stapelton, Ga., Conrad and Oliver, both of Moundridge, Clifford and Russel, both of Sharon Springs, and Chester, Hesston; a sister, Martha Becker, Louisville, Ga.; 34 grandchildren; and 43 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Harry and Homer Unruh and Kenneth Koehn; and two sisters, Hazel Koehn and Twila Unruh. Burial will be in Lone Tree Church Cemetery, Galva.
From Hays Daily News - November 11, 2002
Survivors include three sons, David O., Boston, Jim H., Colby, and John M. Unruh, Scottsdale, Ariz.; four daughters, Carolyn Nye, Larned, Jeanne Unruh, Wichita, Cindy Finnesy, Halstead, and Mary Weber, Garfield; a sister, Margaret Schiffner, Colby; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Opal, in December 1996. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Beulah Cemetery, Colby.

UNRUH, Selma
b. 10 Oct 1913 - Durham, Kansas
d. 17 Mar 2002 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hillsboro Star Journal - March 21, 2002
Daughter of the late Jacob and Helena (Smith) Unruh. She was married to Cornelius B. FRANTZ, Nov. 1, 1981, near Durham. He died in 1984. Survivors include sons, Robert Frantz, Richard Frantz and Norman Frantz; one brother, Roland Unruh of Walton; two sisters, Bertha Goentzel of Hillsboro and Ellagene Buller of Lovina, Calif.; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Peace Valley Cemetery, near Durham.

UNRUH, Sidney
b. 8 Nov 1914 - McPherson County, Kansas
d. 4 Oct 2004 - Moundridge, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, October 6, 2004
Son of Dan and Eva Jantz Unruh. On Dec. 1, 1935, he married Erma KOEHN at Galva. She survives. Other survivors include: four daughters, Joyce Johnson, Inman, Carolyn Becker, Kirksey, Ky., Arlene Ratzlaff, McPherson, and Bonnie Koehn, Aberdeen, Miss.; a brother, Curtis Unruh, Galva; 14 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Orlie and Brinton Unruh; and two sisters, Nancy Becker and Jennie Unruh. Burial will be in Lone Tree Church Cemetery, rural Galva.

UNRUH, Stephen Wesley
b. 1 Oct 1940 - Great Bend, Kansas
d. 18 Jul 2003 - Hutchinson, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, July 19, 2003
Son of Galen Wesley and Doris Elizabeth Nairn Unruh. On Aug. 10, 1958, he married Joy WILLIAMSON at Hoisington. She survives. Other survivors include: four sons, Ron and his wife, Brenda, Kearney, Mo., Don and his wife, Sherrill, Towanda, Ben and his wife, Chris, Fredericksburg, Va., and Greg, Overland Park; three sisters, Janice Beougher, Kingman, Carole Bowman, Pawnee Rock, and Sharon Billings, Medford, Ohio; a brother, Stan, San Antonio; and nine grandchildren, Mitchell, Jared, Cody, Nichole, Molly, Jenifer, Rebeca, Camile and Amanda. Burial will be in Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson.

UNRUH, Verney
b. 8 May 1923 - Bloomfield, Montana
d. 8 Jul 2006 - Wichita, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Son of Anthony H. and Anna Albrecht Unruh. On July 7, 1946, he married Belva WALTNER in Freeman, S.D. She survives. Other survivors include: a son, Paul Unruh, Hesston; three daughters, Pat Tilton, Gap, Pa. Judi Mollenkaf, Lancaster, Pa., and Barb Beachey, Clearwater; three brothers, Leslie, Bloomfield, Mont., Jim, Texas and Gerald Unruh, Billings, Mont.; four sisters, Helen Buller, North Newton, Evelyn Klein, Langdon, N.D., Betty Blough, Salt Lake City, Kan. and Phyllis Lobdell, Grand Falls, Mont.; 10 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by three brothers; Willard, Robert and William; and an infant sister, Anna. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Newton.

UNRUH, Vernon
b. 1 Sep 1913 - Stafford County, Kansas
d. 30 Mar 2005 - Frisco, Texas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, April 10, 2005
Son of John and Susie Unruh. On January 26th, 1936, he married Velda Broadbooks. She survives. Other survivors include: two daughters, Janice Besson, Frisco, Texas, and Charlene Burdorf, Forth Worth Texas; a sister-in-law, Betty Unruh, Larned; five grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and seven step-great-grandchildren. Inurnment in Kansas.

UNRUH, Victor E.
b. 15 Aug 1921 - Ringwood, Oklahoma
d. 28 Nov 2004 - Wichita, Kansas
From Wichita Eagle - Tuesday, November 30, 2004
Son of John P. and Ruth (Koehn) Unruh. Survivors: wife, Kathryn of the home; daughters and husbands, Vicki and Tom Tanner, Gina and Kenton Hutson; sons and wife, Gary and Kay Unruh and Brian Unruh; grandchildren, Zachary and Monica Tanner, Isaac and Jodi-Brown Tanner, Jason and Sarah Unruh, Kyle Unruh, Jessica and Jeff Richey, Tasha and Jerry Richey, Tobias Unruh and Crystal Lyon, Zane Hutson and Cy Hutson; three step-grandchildren, Alan, J.R. and Bryan Richey; seven great-grandchildren.

UNRUH, Victoria Lynn
b. 11 Aug 1950 - Pratt, Kansas
d. 23 Nov 2002 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Tuesday, November 26, 2002, Newton Kansas - November 26, 2002
She was born Aug. 11, 1950, to Arvin Unruh and Delores Atkinson in Pratt Survivors include her husband, Teddy RUSSELL of the home; two sons, Jason of Wichita and Josh of Hesston; a daughter, Jenny Russell of Kansas City; two brothers, Mark Unruh of McPherson and Tracy Unruh of Galva; a sister, Melissa Sechler of McPherson; and a grandchild.

UNRUH, Viola
b. 12 Apr 1927 - Larned, Kansas
d. 28 Mar 2007 - Canton, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Friday, March 30, 2007
She was born on April 12, 1927, in Larned, the daughter of Lincoln H. and Ida Wedel Unruh. On June 3, 1955, she married Victor F. KOEHN in rural Moundridge. He survives.
Other survivors include: five daughters, Christine Nachtman, Hoisington, Becky Pyle, McPherson, Ann Koehn, Hoisington, Darla Busenitz, Newton, and Erlene Willhite, McPherson; four brothers, James, Hesston, Paul, Newton, Gordon, McPherson, and Loren Unruh, Castle Rock, Colo.; two sisters Naomi Rutschman, Hesston, and Lois Stolifer, Galva; 18 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Esther Huebert. Burial will be in Emmanuel Bible Church Cemetery, rural Moundridge.

UNRUH, Virgil A.
b. 7 Oct 1910 - Great Bend, Kansas
d. 13 Nov 2004 - Dallas, Texas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, November 17, 2004, Great Bend (Kan) Tribune - Wednesday, November 17, 2004
Son of Benjamin C. and Susie Unruh. On Nov. 7, 1941, he married Ruth H. POLSON. She died July 3, 1959. He then married Beda DAVIS in 1963. She survives. Survivors include a son, Arvid, and wife Marilynn of Bakersfield, Calif.; a grandson, Jeff of Bakersfield, Calif.; three granddaughters, Michelle, and Tiffany of Newport Beach, Calif. and Nicole of Exeter, Calif. He was preceded in death by a brother, Galen; and a sister, Geneva.
Inurnment in Pawnee Rock Cemetery.

UNRUH, Vivian M.
b. 22 Feb 1912 - Aulne, Kansas
d. 1 May 2003 - Hesston, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, May 12, 2003
Daughter of Peter P. and Mary Hanneman Unruh. On June 7, 1949, she married Cornelius F. KLEIN at Aulne. He died in 1977. Survivors include: a son, Robert Klein, Moundridge; two stepsons, Kenneth Klein, Athens, Ga., and Harold Klein, Wichita; a daughter, Vickie Sauceda, Wellington; a stepdaughter, Ruth McGinness, Marion; two brothers, Herman Unruh, Marion, and Wilbur Unruh, Wichita; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Graveside service will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday in Marion Cemetery, Marion.

UNRUH, Virgie M.
b. 25 May 1911 - Meno, Oklahoma
d. 23 Feb 2004 - Moundridge, Kansas
From Newton Kansan - Thursday, February 26,2004
Born to Peter B. and Elizabeth (Jantz) Unruh in Meno, Okla. They preceded her in death. She married Gus H. KOEHN Feb. 24, 1935. He preceded her in death July 12, 1996. Survivors include: a son, Larry G. Koehn of Santiago, Chile, South America; three daughters, Myrna Zielke of Shell Knob, Mo., Shirlene J. Fulton of Newton and Glynda S. Schorn of Grapevine, Texas; three sisters, Dorothy Koehn of Oklahoma City, Elvera Jantz of North Newton and Delores Stevens of Dennison, Texas; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She also was preceded in death by: two brothers, Melvin Unruh and Harold Unruh; and a sister, Florene Bergman. Burial will be in Restlawn Gardens of Memory.

UNRUH, Walter H.
b. abt 1914
d. 28 Jun 2000, prob. Hillsboro, Kansas
From The Wichita Eagle - Friday, June 30, 2000
Survivors: son, Jerald; daughters, Anabel DeWitt, Sherry Jost, LaDonna Balzer; brothers, Wesley of Hillsboro, Ralph of Missoula, Mont.; sister, Orpha Dirks of Goessel.

UNRUH, Wayne Eugene
b. 13 Dec 1921 - Pawnee Rock, Kansas
d. 19 Jun 2004 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Great Bend (Kan) Tribune - Sunday, June 20 2004
Son of Otis and Lena Schultz Unruh. He married Selma WERHAH Oct. 29, 1945, in Ellinwood. Survivors include his wife of the home; and two brothers, Elgie Unruh of Pawnee Rock and Laramie Unruh of Great Bend. He was preceded in death by one sister, Juletha Fox.

UNRUH, Wesley H.
b. 11 Jan 1908 - Durham, Kansas
d. 28 Jan 2005 - Durham, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Sunday, January 30, 2005, Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, January 30, 2005
Son of Henry P. and Millie Schmidt Unruh. On May 15, 1931, he married Ellen PANKRATZ at Durham. She died in 1990. Survivors include three sons, JR W. of Hutchinson, Ronald of Durham and Arvid L. of Brandon, Fla.; eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Burial will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Peace Valley Cemetery, rural Durham.

UNRUH, Wilmer J.
b. 24 Jan 1924 - Galva, Kansas
d. 13 Aug 2006 - Moundridge, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, August 14, 2006
Son of Jacob B. and Minnie Nightingale Unruh. On July 27, 1947, he married Evadean M. WIGGERS in Galva. She died April 13, 1998. Survivors include: four daughters, DeaAnne Koehn and Betty Jo Koehn, both of Barnett, Mo., Charlotte Johnson, Campbellsburg, Ind., and Floretta Shetler, Clarksdale, Miss.; two brothers, Harry, Moundridge, and Jay, Valley Center; two sisters, Virginia Mastre, Galva, and Mary Ann Unruh, Scott City; 17 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by six brothers, Harvey, James, Elmer, Clayton, Robert and Louis Unruh; and a sister, Goldie Koehn. Burial will be in the United Center Church Cemetery.

UNTERSEHER, Paulina
b. 24 Oct 1886 - South Russia
d. 1971
From Bismarck, ND Tribune 28 April 1971.
Mrs. Wolf was born in South Russia to M/M Fredrick UNTERSEHER on 24 Oct 1886. She came to the USA in 1902 with her parents. She married John WOLF at Hazen on 17 Dec 1902. He died in Feb 1968. Mrs. Wolf leaves two sons, Herman, Milwaukee, Wis and Samuel, Minot; four daughter, Mrs. Henry (Alvina) Fischer, Hector, Minn; Mrs. Fred (Marsha) Hensel, Ipswich, SD; Mrs. Gotthilf (Ann) Keller, Halliday; and Mrs. Ralph (Palmina) Dahlen, Des Plaines, Ill; 22 gchildren and 34ggchildren. She also leaves a brother, Gottlob Unterseher, and three sisters, Mrs. Lena HEINE, Beulah; Mrs. Katie MARON, Hazen and Mrs. Barara BENTZ, Dunn Center. Burial will be made at the Halliday Cemetery.

UPPENDAHL, Frieda W.
b. 17 May 1906 - Lane County, Kanas
d. 20 Dec 1997 - Wichita, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
She was born May 17, 1906, in Lane County, the daughter of Henry and Mary Stickert Uppendahl. On March 26, 1947, she married Dr. Leonard ARMANTROUT. He died Jan. 26, 1972. In 1977, she married W. O. "Bill" PALMER at Wichita. He died in 1987. Survivors include: a stepson, Brian Armantrout, Carlisle, Ohio; a stepdaughter, Betty Sanders, Bloomington, Minn.; a brother, Henry Uppendahl, Pueblo, Colo.; a sister, Selma Schmalzried, Dighton, and 12 step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Jonas and Otto Uppendahl; two sisters, Marie Zerener and Hulda Bockelman, and a stepson, Bruce Armantrout. Burial will be in Prairie View Cemetery, Friend.

URBACH, Louie H.
b. 14 Sep 1917 - Bayard, Nebraska
d. 30 Mar 2007 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 1 Apr 2007
Burial in the Ft. Laramie Cemetery. Louie was born Sept. 14, 1917, in Bayard the son of Louis and Amelia (Bott) Urbach. He married Bernice 'Lucy' OLIVER Oct. 15, 1946, in Bridgeport. Survivors include his wife, Bernice 'Lucy' Urbach of Torrington and many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents, and brothers, Henry, Conrad, John, Arthur, and Herman.

URBAN, Julius J.
b. 15 Aug 1928 - Pfeifer, Kansaas
d. 27 Oct 2003 - Hoisington, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, October 29, 2003, Salina Journal - Wednesday, October 29, 2003
Son of Joseph A. and Josephine Pfannenstiel Urban. On May 2, 1951, he married Ann TINKEL at Dubuque. She survives. Other survivors include: two sons, Thomas and Kevin, both of Hoisington; two daughters, Geneva Applebee and Patty "Tricia" Polzin, both of Hoisington; four brothers, Melvin, Ellinwood, Ervin, Garden City, Aresenius Tony Urban, Seward and Joe Urban Jr., Dodge City; six sisters, Lillian Beck, Hoisington, Johanna Brodie, Great Bend, Delores Harris, Lorraine Wedman and Alberta Klein, all of Wichita and Twila Kush, Colorado Springs, Colo.; eight grandchildren; and a great-grandson. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Thadd Urban. Interment will be in St. John Cemetery, Hoisington.

URBANK, Lillian M.
b. 12 Feb 1932 - Hoisington, Kansas
d. 8 Apr 2004 - Hoisington, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Friday, April 9, 2004
Daughter of Joseph A. and Josephine Pfannensteil Urban. On Nov. 27, 1950, she married Gene F. BECK at Hoisington. He survives. Other survivors include: three sons, Allan, Claflin, Ron, Mulvane, and Randy, Great Bend; a daughter, Marlene Beck, Great Bend; four brothers, Melvin, Ellinwood, Ervin, Garden City, Arsenius, Seward, and Joseph Jr., Dodge City; five sisters, Johanna Brodie, Great Bend, Dolores Harris, Lorraine Wedman and Alberta Klein, all of Wichita, and Twilla Kush, Colorado Springs, Colo.; and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Julius; and a sister, Virginia Zimmerman. Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery, Hoisington.

URBANOVICH, Erie K.
b. 25 Jul 1916, Crawford
d. 7 Feb 1988, Lyons
From Hutchinson News - Wednesday, February 10, 1988
She married Francis NOVAK in Ellsworth. He died in 1975. Survivor: sister, Lottie Harms, Geneseo.

URICH, Mary Katherine
b. 21 Jan 1884 - Oberdorf, Russia
d. 7 Apr 1967 - Saginaw, Michigan
From Saginaw News - Saturday, April 8, 1967
Spouse's Name: Henry KARST Married: Sunday, March 25, 1906 Spouse's Death: 12/09/1958
Year moved to US 1913
Cemetery: ROSELAWN Misc:

UTECH, Clara Hulda
b. 9 Apr 1895, Herrington
d. 14 May 1984, Wichita
From Huchinson News
She married Herman W. BRAUER April 11, 1915, at Herington. He died March 11, 1981. Survivors: son, Milton, Edgar, Tony, all of Haven: Johnny, Morris, Minn.; daughters, Tusnelda Ebel, Hillsboro; Helen Haines,Haven; Hermione Brandis, Cheney; Theresa Kinkade, Seattle, Wash.; sisters, Marie Meyer, Thousand Oaks, Calif; Fannie Gruber, Hereington.

UTZU, Maria E.
b. 30 June 1893, Rosenfeldt, Russia
d. 13 Dec 19822, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News
She married Henry HOFFMAN, JR. Feb. 22, 1911 at Lakin. He died Dec. 14, 1959. Survivors: sons, Alexander, Jack J. both of Garden City; four grandchildren; four great grandchildren; four stepgreat-grandchildren. Burial at Valley View Cemetery, Garden City.