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WACKER, Janelle Lynn
b. 25 Aug 1947 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
d. 19 Oct 2009 - Orinda, California
From The Star-Herald, Scottsbluff, NE - from November 23 to November 25, 2009
ORINDA, Calif. - Janelle "Jan" Lynn (Wacker) Rayl, passed away Monday, Oct. 19, 2009. Born Aug. 25, 1947, in Scottsbluff. Survivors include her husband, BRUCE RAY of Orinda; son, Dusty Rayl of Lafayette; daughter, Nicki Rayl of Los Altos; sisters, Boni (Chuck) Aldrich of Walnut Creek, and Lori (Bob) Edwards of Concord; her mother, Mary Jane Wacker of Concord; and nephew, DJ Waaland of Concord; all of California. Jan's father, Robert Wacker, and sister, Susan Wacker, preceded her in death.
WADEL, Helen Lorraine (Jantz)
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WAGNER, Burnell Norman
b. 24 Sep 1931
d. 8 Nov 2009 - Crook, Colorado
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Friday, November 13, 2009
CROOK, Colo. - Burnell "Bernie" Norman Wagner, 78, died Nov. 8, 2009. Born Sept. 24, 1931, to Norman Adam and Catherine Elizabeth Reachard Wagner. Married LOIS JUNE RIES. She survives. Other survivors include: daughters, Chere F. Jurgens, Diana M. Van Voorst; brothers, Ray A., Marvin J. and Harry J.; eight grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren.
WAGNER, Ernest Herman
b. 6 Feb 1925
d. 22 Sep 2009
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Friday, September 25, 2009
GREAT BEND - Ernest Herman Wagner, 84, died Sept. 22, 2009. Born Feb. 6, 1925, the son of Henry and Mollie Locke Wagner. Married CLARA HERONEMA. She died June 16, 1967. Married HELEN HERONEMA ELLIOTT. She survives. Other survivors include: sons, John, Donald, Gene and Myron; daughters, Julianna Miller and Mary Jane Ledesma; stepsons, Patrick Elliott, William Elliott and Thomas Elliott; 20 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
WAGNER, Ernest H.
b. 6 Feb 1925 - Galatia, Kansas
d. 22 Sep 2009 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Great Bend Tribune - Friday, September 25, 2009
Ernest H. Wagner, 84, died Sept. 22 (2009). Born Feb. 6, 1925, in Galatia, he was the son of Henry and Molie Locke Wagner. Married CLARA HERONEMA. She died June 16, 1967. Married HELEN HERONEMA EILLIOTT in April 1968. She survives. Survivors include his wife, Helen Wagner, of the home; four sons, John Wagner of Flora, Ind., Donald Wagner of Wichita, Gene Wagner of Smithville, Mo., and Myron Wagner of Otis; two daughters, Julianna Miller of Offerle and Mary Jane Ledesma of Galva; three stepsons, Patrick Elliott of Highland Village, Texas, William Elliott of Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas, and Thomas Elliott of McPherson; 20 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by a sister, Leona Ehrlich. Additional survivors of Ernest Herman Wagner, who died Sept. 22, are three brothers, Vernon Maier of Russell, Albert Maier of Otis and Alan Maier of Great Bend; and two sisters, Elnora Garver of Humansville, Mo., and Mary Ann Bieberle of Bushton. Additionally he was preceded in death by a sister, Leona Ehrlich.
WAGNER, Katherine (Benner)
WALLACE, Ruby Mae
b. 10 Jul 1914 - Osborne County, Kansas
d. 2 Sep 2009 - Russell, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Friday, September 4, 2009
RUSSELL -- Ruby Mae Keller, 95, died Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009. Born July 10, 1914, in Osborne Co,
the daughter of William Smith and Jeanie Grace (Whiteley) Wallace. Preceded her in death by her husbands, LELAND VAN MAUPIN, in 1957, and ERNEST R. KELLER, in 1970. Survivors include two daughters, Gloria "Katy" (Raymond) Herrman, of Russell, and Lucille Jacobs, of Smith Center; brother, John (Louise) Wallace, of Luray; 6 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
WALLACE, Ruby Mae
b. 10 Jul 1914 - Osborne County, Kansas
d. 2 Sep 2009 - Russell, Kansas
From Pohlman-Varner-Peller Obituaries
Ruby Mae Keller 95, of Russell, died Wednesday, September 2, 2009. Born on the family farm north of Luray in Jackson township in Osborne County on July 10, 1914, the daughter of William Smith and Jeanie Grace (Whiteley) Wallace. Married LELAND VAN MAUPIN. This union was blessed with two daughters, Gloria and Lucille. Leland preceded her in death on December 30, 1957. Later married ERNEST R. KELLER. He preceded her in death on March 26, 1970. Surviving family include her two daughters, Gloria "Katy" Herrman and husband Raymond of Russell, Kansas and Lucille Jacobs of Smith Center, Kansas; brother, John Wallace and wife Louise of Luray, Kansas; 6 grandchildren , 12 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents, sister Pearl, infant sister Ruth and sons-in-law Victor Jacobs and Stephen Heinen.
WALTER, Betty (Leiker)
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WALTER, Catherine H.
b. 24 Jan 1914 - Catherine, Kansas
d. 24 Jul 2009 - Hays, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Catherine H. "Katie" Schmidt, 95, died Friday, July 24, 2009. Born Jan. 24, 1914, in Catherine to Frank and Monica (Koerner) Walter. Married ALEXIUS J. "LEX" SCHMIDT. He preceded her in death. Survivors include four sons, Wayne, Fort Worth, Texas, Gerald, Lenexa, Richard, Laramie, Wyo., and Robert, Topeka; three daughters, Elaine Leikam, Centennial, Colo., Anita Heble, West Columbia, Texas, and Rita Billinger, Goodland; a brother, Ralph Walters, Hays; a step-brother, Robert Befort, Ellis; a half-brother, Ronald Walters, Albuquerque, N.M.; four sisters, Marcella Dreiling, Chapman, Alice Windholz, Hays, Rosemary Gerstner, Conyers, Ga., and Sr. Mary Alice Walters, C.S.A., Cudahy, Wis.; a step-sister, Leona Fross, Hays; a half-sister, Janet Gerstner, Overland Park; 20 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; eight step-great-grandchildren; and a step-great-great-grandchild. Preceded in death by her husband; a daughter-in-law, Myra Arpin Schmidt; a two sons-in-law, Francis R. Leikam and Leo D. Heble; her parents; and six sisters, Cecelia Wolf, Mary Pfeifer, Frances Schmidt, Rita Mae Walter, Miriam Walter and Wilma Bieker Isengard.
WALTER, Catherine H.
b. 24 Jan 1914 - Catherine, Kansas
d. 24 Jul 2009
From Salina Journal - Wednesday, July 29, 2009
HAYS -- Catherine H. "Katie" Schmidt, 95, died Friday, July 24, 2009. Born Jan. 24, 1914, in Catherine, to Frank and Monica (Koerner) Walter. Preceded in death by her husband, ALEXIUS "LEX" (SCHMIDT); parents; six sisters; a daughter-in-law; and two sons-in-law. Survivors include four sons, Wayne, of Fort Worth, Texas, Gerald, of Lenexa, Richard, of Laramie, Wyo., and Robert, of Topeka; three daughters, Elaine Leikam, of Centennial, Colo., Anita Heble, of West Columbia, Texas, and Rita Billinger, of Goodland; four sisters; a stepsister; a half sister; a brother; a stepbrother; a half brother; 20 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; eight stepgreat-grandchildren; and a stepgreat great-grandchild.
WALTER, Catherine K.
b. 24 Jan 1914 - Catherine, Kansas
d. 24 Jul 2009 - Hays, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Catherine H. "Katie" Schmidt, 95, died Friday, July 24, 2009. Born Jan. 24, 1914, in Catherine to Frank and Monica (Koerner) Walter. Married ALEXIUS J. "LEX" SCHMIDT. He preceded her in death. Survivors include four sons, Wayne, Fort Worth, Texas, Gerald, Lenexa, Richard, Laramie, Wyo., and Robert, Topeka; three daughters, Elaine Leikam, Centennial, Colo., Anita Heble, West Columbia, Texas, and Rita Billinger, Goodland; a brother, Ralph Walters, Hays; a step-brother, Robert Befort, Ellis; a half-brother, Ronald Walters, Albuquerque, N.M.; four sisters, Marcella Dreiling, Chapman, Alice Windholz, Hays, Rosemary Gerstner, Conyers, Ga., and Sr. Mary Alice Walters, C.S.A., Cudahy, Wis.; a step-sister, Leona Fross, Hays; a half-sister, Janet Gerstner, Overland Park; 20 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; eight step-great-grandchildren; and a step-great-great-grandchild. Preceded in death by her husband; a daughter-in-law, Myra Arpin Schmidt; a two sons-in-law, Francis R. Leikam and Leo D. Heble; her parents; and six sisters, Cecelia Wolf, Mary Pfeifer, Frances Schmidt, Rita Mae Walter, Miriam Walter and Wilma Bieker Isengard.
WARKENTINE, Marvin E.
b. 23 Apr 1923
d. 11 Dec 2009 - Wichita, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, December 13, 2009
NEWTON - Marvin E. Warkentine, 86, died Dec. 11, 2009. Born April 23, 1923, to Henry and Katie Schmidt Warkentine. Married THELMA MANKA. She survives. Other survivors include: sons, Blaine and Denis; daughters, Carol Powell, Paula Thiessen and Annette Weems; brothers, Ed and David; sister, Rozella Warhurst; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
WARKENTINE, Marvin E.
b. 23 Apr 1923 - Goessel, Kansas
d. 11 Dec 2009 - Wichita, Kansas
From Newton Kansan - Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Marvin E. Warkentine, 86, died Friday (Dec. 11, 2009). Born on April 23, 1923, in Goessel to Henry and Katie (Schmidt) Warkentine. Married THELMA MANKA. She survives at the home. Survived by his wife, Thelma Warkentine of Peabody; three daughters: Carol and her husband Bob Powell of Woodland Park, Colo., Paula and her husband Lyle Thiessen of Topeka and Annette and her husband Darren Weems of Peabody; two sons: Blaine and his wife Carol Warkentine of Emporia and Denis and his wife Val Warkentine of Topeka. He also has 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Additionally, he is survived by two brothers: Ed Warkentine of Topeka and David Warkentine of Newton; and one sister, Rozella Warhurst of Newton. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother, Benny Warkentine.
WATKINS, Leona (Albrecht)
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WEBER, Ambrose A.
b. abt 1929
d. 5 Nov 2009
From Salina Journal - Sunday, November 8, 2009
ELLIS -- Ambrose A. Weber, 80, died Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009. Survivors: sons, Allen (Kim), Mark (Lisa) and Brian (Kimberly); daughters, Susan Geist (Henry), Geri Koerner (Kevin), Mary Hickman (Troy), Rosann Weber, Bernie Reifschneider (Bruce) and Brenda Langdon (Troy); and five siblings. Preceded in death: wife, Freda; sons, Ambrose Jr. and Bernard; and five siblings.
WEBER, Anita (Staab)
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WEBER, Christine
Born 27 Mar 1911 - Norka, Russia
d. 3 Jul 2009 - Mitchell, Nebraska
From The Star-Herald, Scottsbluff, NE - from 7/7/2009 - 7/10/2009
Christine Selby, 98, of Scottsbluff, died Friday, July 3, 2009. Born on March 27, 1911, in Norka, Russia to Yost and Christina (Wolf) Weber. She came to Lincoln, Neb. in February of 1914. Married EARL C. SELBY. Survivors include her daughter, Donna Jean and husband Farrell Ross of Scottsbluff; grandchildren, Kevin and Cinda Ross of Minatare and Lorna Helding of Florence, S.C.; great-grandchildren, Stockton and wife, Denise Helbing of Dallas, Texas, Christina Helbing of Columbia, S.C., Kalena and husband, Noah Perry of Bayard and Candace Ross of Scottsbluff; great-great grandchildren, Kalvin James Perry and Kyle Tod Perry; sister, Esther Grommet of Minatare, brother, John Arndt of Mitchell and numerous nieces and nephews. P receding her in death was her husband, Earl Selby, mother, Christina Weber, father, Yost Weber, stepfather, George Arndt, three sisters and five brothers.
WEBER, Fern M. Hanschu (Kickhaefer)
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WEBER, James Frank Gene
b. 18 Jul 1990 - Marion, Kansas
d. 22 Jul 2009
From Salina Journal - Friday, July 24, 2009
RAMONA -- James Frank Gene Weber, 19, died Wednesday, July 22, 2009. Born July 18, 1990, in Marion. Survivors: father, James R. Weber, of Ramona; mother, Lisa Dian (Ronnie) Hanschu, of Ramona; sisters, Anna Weber, of Ramona, Jamie and Mishelle Weber, both of Arkansas, and Bobbie Jo Medeiros, of Rhode Island; and grandparents, Frank and Anna Mae Stika, of Tampa, Norma Weber, of Ramona, and Burma Hanschu, of Herington.
WEBER, James Frank
b. 18 Jul 1990 - Marion, Kansas
d. 22 Jul 2009 - Wichita, Kansas
From Hillsboro Star Journal - July 29, 2009
James Frank Gene Weber, 19, of Ramona, died July 22 (2009) from injuries suffered in an automobile accident in Marion County. Born July 18, 1990, in Marion, to James R. and Lisa Dian (Stika) Weber. Survivors include his father of Ramona; his mother and step-father, Lisa and Ronnie Hanschu of Ramona; four sisters, Anna Weber of Ramona, Jamie Weber and Mishelle Weber of Arkansas, and Bobbie Jo Medeiros of Rhode Island; and grandparents, Frank and Anna Mae Stika of Tampa, Norma Weber of Ramona, and Burma Hanschu of Herington.
WEBER, Jeanne Ellen (Morehead)
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WEBER, Rose
b. 23 Sep 1920 - Ellis, Kansas
d. 1 Sep 2009 - Amarillo, Texas
From Hays Daily News - Friday, September 4, 2009
Rose Massier, 88, Amarillo, Texas, died Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009. Born Sept. 23, 1920, in Ellis to Joseph and Agatha (Gaschler) Weber. Married EDWARD MASSIER. He preceded her in death May 6, 2006. Survivors include a daughter, Janice McFather and husband, David, Amarillo; four sisters, El Bertha Dechant, Hays, Pauline Wagner, Great Bend, Betty Godfrey, Lyons, and Janet Gagnon, Fairfax, Va.; two granddaughters, Tristin Krig and Stephanie Krig, both of San Antonio; a great-grandchild, Derek Krig; and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Florence Johnson; and two brothers, John Weber and Ralph Weber.
WEDEL, Adena Koehn (Koehn)
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WEDEL, Dorothy
b. 25 Feb 1920 - Moundridge, Kansas
d. 3 Nov 2009 - Corinth, Texas
From Newton Kansan - Thursday, November 5, 2009
Dorothy Linn passed away Tuesday (Nov. 3, 2009) in Corinth, Texas. Born on Feb. 25, 1920, in Moundridge to Joseph J. and Lena Stucky Wedel. Married CHARLES TIESZEN. To this union were born three sons. Married CLINTON K. LINN. She was the mother of three sons, Bob Tieszen of Sanger, Texas, and Jim and Dwayne Tieszen of Denton. Her husband, Clinton Linn, also survives of Denton. Her father and mother preceded her in death. She also was proceeded in death by one sister, Velma Guhr of North Newton, and one brother, Harvey Wedel of Moundridge.
WEDEL, Marie H. (Schrag)
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WEDEL, Dorothy
b. 25 Feb 1920 - Moundridge, Kansas
d. Nov 2009
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, November 5, 2009
MOUNDRIDGE - Dorothy Linn, born Feb. 25, 1920, in Moundridge, to Joseph J. and Lena Stucky Wedel. Married CHARLES TIESZEN. To this union was born three sons. Married CLINTON K. LINN. Survivors include: sons, Bob Tieszen, Sanger, Texas, Jim and Dwayne Tieszen, both of Denton, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Velma Guhr; and a brother, Harvey Wedel. (Note: The death date of Dorothy Linn was not shown in the Hutchinson (Kan) obituary of Nov. 5, 2009.
See Dorothy Toews).
WEDEL, Geneva Kaufman (Stucky)
See Geneva Stucky
WEGERLE, Natalia
b. 17 Apr 1884 - South Russia
d. 26 Apr 1954 - Bismarck, North Dakota
From Bismarck Tribune, Tuesday 27 Apr 1954
Bohrer, Natalia (Wegerle) 1884-1954 - Mrs. Joseph Bohrer, 70, Stanton, died in a Bismarck hospital ( April 26, 1954) at 4:30 a.m. Born Natalia Wegerle, April 17, 1884, in South Russia, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Wegerle. She came to Mercer County in 1898. Married to JOSEPH BOHRER. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Bohrer leaves five sons, Erhardt, Ervin, Roland and Oscar, all of Stanton, and Walter, Minot; four daughters, Renita Bohrer, Stanton; Mrs. R. L. (Hilda) Graham, Dallas TX; Hertha Bohrer, Washington D.C. and Mrs. Al (Leola) McAdams, Minot; one step-brother, Arthur Kirchemeier, Portland OR; two step-sisters, Mrs. William Schmoll, California, and Mrs. Henry Bausch Olympia WA; and 10 grandchildren. Preceded in death by one child, who died in infancy, and one son, R. J. Bohrer, who died in 1953.
WEIBERT, Pete
b. 25 Jun 1916 - Greeley, Colorado
d. 20 Dec 2009 - Lindsborg, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Monday, December 21, 2009
LINDSBORG -- Pete Weibert, 93, of Lindsborg, died December 20, 2009. Born June 25, 1916, the son of Pete & Molly (Steinle) Weibert, in Greeley, Colorado. Married EDNA WINIFRED DECKER . She survives. Survivors include wife, Edna, of Lindsborg, sons Larry Weibert, of Lindsborg, and Ronald Weibert, of Durham, KS; daughter, Janet Bowden, of Aurora, Colorado; brother, Dave Weibert, of Hillsboro; 7 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his brothers, Harry, Fred, Harvey, Eddie and Ivan; and sister, Evelyn, and an infant sister.
WEICKUM, Loretta
b. 13 Jun 1925 - Jamestown, Colorado
d. 29 Aug 2009 - Torrington, Wyoming
From The Star-Heraldl Scottsbluff, NE - from 9/1/2009 - 9/3/2009
TORRINGTON, Wyo. - Loretta "Red" Herdt, 84, died Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009. Bborn June 13, 1925, in Johnstown, Colo. the daughter of Jacob and Christina (Schmidt) Weickum. Married TED HERDT. Survivors include her daughters, Rhonda Harvey and her husband Doug of Torrington and Rene Owens of Gering; sons, Randy Herdt and his wife Karen and Kevin Herdt and his wife Kimberly of Torrington, and Barry Herdt and his wife Tawnya of Powell, Wyo.; brother Kenneth Weickum of Gallup, N.M.; 15 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents; husband; eight brothers; and four sisters.
WEICKUM, Loretta
b. 13 Jun 1925 - Johnstown, Colorado
d. 29 Aug 2009 - Torrington, Wyoming
From Colyer Funeral Home Obituaries
TORRINGTON, WYOMING......LORETTA “RED” HERDT 84, died August 29, 2009. Born June 13, 1925 in Johnstown, Colorado the daughter of Jacob and Christina (Schmidt) Weickum. Married TED HERDT. Survived by two daughters Rhonda Harvey and her husband Doug of Torrington, Wyoming, and Rene Owens of Gering, Nebraska; three sons, Randy Herdt and his wife Karen and Kevin Herdt and his wife Kimberly of Torrington, and Barry Herdt and his wife Tawnya of Powell, Wyoming; a brother Kenneth Weickum of Gallup, New Mexico; fifteen grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents; husband; eight brothers; and four sisters.
WEIGEL, Jeff F.
b. 9 Apr 1965
d. 10 Oct 2009 - Hays, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Jeff F. Weigel, 44, Hays, died Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009. Born April 9, 1965, to Elmer J. and Bernita (Meis) Weigel. Survivors include his parents, Hays; a brother, Dave Weigel, Wichita; two sisters, Sandy Augustine and husband, Daryl, Hays, and Shelly Weigel, Wichita; and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by a sister, Pam Herbert; and a nephew, Jackson Cole Augustine.
WEIGEL, Lillian C.
b. 15 Feb 1927 - Hays, Kansas
d. 23 Oct 2009 - Hays, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Sunday, October 25, 2009
Lillian C. Townsend, 82, Hays, died Friday, Oct. 23, 2009. Born Feb. 15, 1927, in Hays to Jake and Kate (Sander) Weigel. Married ROSCOE B. TOWNSEND. He preceded her in death March 28, 1999. Survivors include three daughters, Diane Larson and husband, Carl, Russell, Karen Brull and husband, Allen, Victoria, and Mary Arrambidez and husband, Fred, Tyler, Texas; a step-son, Dan Townsend and wife, Kim, Saline, Mich.; a brother, Jim Weigel and wife, Polly, Lakewood, Colo.; four sisters, Thelma "Tom" Storm and husband, John, and Laurine Long, all of Denver, Ellie Williamson, Sterling, Colo., and Elaine Leal, Mediera, Calif.; nine grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren. Preceded in death by a great-great-granddaughter, Destiny Larson.
WEIGEL, Viola M.
b. 17 Jun 1930 - Hays, Kansas
d. 14 Dec 2009
From Salina Journal - Thursday, December 17, 2009
SHARON SPRINGS -- Viola M. Rohn, 79, died Monday, Dec. 14, 2009. B orn June 17, 1930, at Hays. Preceding her in death was her husband, WILLIAM (ROHN). Surviving family: sons, Mark Rohn, of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Blaine Rohn, of Sharon Springs; six grandchildren; a sister, Juanita Augustine; and brothers, LaVerne Weigel and Virgil Weigel.
WEIL, John
b. 3 Jun 1896 - Frank, Russia
d. 31 Mar 1963 - Billings, Montana
From Billings MT Gazette, Tuesday 2 Apr 1963
Weil, John 1873-1963 - John Weil Sr., 89, died Sunday night (Mar. 31, 1963). Born in Frank, Russia, June 3, 1873, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Weil. Married ANNA MARIE ERTEL (garbled, Eitel?) in Russia, Jan 26, 1896. They emigrated to Lincoln NE in 1903. Besides the widow, he is survived by 2 sons, John Weil, Jr., of Route 1, Billings, and George Weil of Quincy WA; 8 daughters, Mrs. Mollie Kehm, Mrs. John Stroh, Mrs. Jacob C. Bernhardt and Mrs. Henry Reiter, all of Laurel; Mrs. John Boender of Worden; Mrs. Jack Love of Boulder; Mrs. George Reiter of Route 3, Billings, and Mrs. Ted Kammerzell of Billings; 41 grandchildren and 59 great-grandchildren.
WEISGERBER, Peter
b. 22 May 1921 - Sedgwick, Colorado
d. 17 Nov 2009 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From obituaries of Jolliffe Funeral Home
Peter “Pete” Weisgerber, 88, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2009. Born May 22, 1921 at Sedgwick, CO., the son of Lorenz and Elora (Sack) Weisgerber. Married DOROTHY M. LEIS. To this union one child, Sherri K. Weisgerber was born. Pete is survived by his only daughter and son-in-law Sherri and Robert Feil of Scottsbluff, granddaughters Jennifer (Michael) Fosket of Mitchell, JamaLee Fiscus and her special friend Warren Shaulis of Sturgis, S. D., great grandson Cody Fosket of Mitchell, sister Marie Burkheimer of Sherman Oaks, CA., sisters-in-law Esther Domier of Geneva, NE. and Emma Weisgerber of Seattle, WA., step-granddaughter Lisa (Feil) and Lt. Col. Frank Alberga and their children Erin and Ethan from Bristow, VA., as well as a host of nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, wife Dorothy March 30, 2004, brothers George, John, Jacob and Alexander, sisters Elizabeth “Betty” Swedell, Eva Johannes and Katherine Stumpf.
WELCH, Lisa Ann
b. 25 Aug 1959 - Paducah, Kentucky
d. 16 Aug 2009 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Obituaries of Jolliffe Funeral Home
Lisa Ann Zitterkopf passed away on August 16, 2009, at an early age of 49 years. Born August 25, 1959 in Paducah, Kentucky to her proud parents, Morgan and Jo Ann Welch. Married RON ZITTERKOPF.
on February 24, 1978. Lisa and Ron began their family with the arrival of her son Brandon R. Zitterkopf of Lyman, NE and her daughter Crystal A. Zitterkopf of Tucson, AZ. Lisa became a grandparent with the arrival of her grandson Izaih Zitterkopf , also of Lyman. Lisa is one of six children, having four brothers and a sister, including Tony Welch of Hunington, WV, Jerry Welch of Ft. Collins, CO, Becky Willman of Morrill, NE, and Phillip Welch of Missoula, MT. Peceded in death by her brother Kevin Welch and her father Morgan Welch.
WEISS, Amelia
b. 23 May 1890 - Poland
d. July 1974
From Marion Co. (KS) Record - July 10, 1974
Services were held July 3 at Lutheran Church in Durham for Mrs. Henry (Amelia Weiss) Youk. Amelia Weiss was born in Poland May 23, 1890, the daughter of Adolph and Anna (Lang) Weiss. Married HENRY YOUK. He preceded her in death in 1969. Their son, Leland Victor Youk, died in 1958. Survived by daughter-in-law, Mrs. Harry Laubhan of Marion and 8 grandchildren. The grandchildren are: Shirley Carstens, New Orleans, LA; Carolyn Schmidt of Wichita; Margie Ensminger, New orleans; Sharon Kelsey of Marion, Linda Shaw of Singapore; Gaylen Youk of Durham; Vickie Martens of Marion; and Laurie Laubhan of Marion; 12 gt. grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Bertha Lang of Chapman.
WERNER, Bertha W.
b. 5 Mar 1908
d. 16 Aug 2009
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, August 18, 2009
ZENDA - Bertha W. Jarmer, 101, died Aug. 16, 2009. Born March 5, 1908, to Otto and Josephine Mueller Werner. Married JOE JARMER. He died Sept. 3, 1987. Survivors include: daughters, Virginia Steele and husband Jack, Wichita, Lu Ann Pankratz, Larned, Josephine Zane, Tucson, Ariz.; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.
WERNER, Bertha W.
b. 5 Mar 1908 - Hudson, Kansas
d. 16 Aug 2009
From Wichita Eagle - Thursday, August 20l 2009
LARNED - Jarmer, Bertha W., 101, retired RN, died Sunday, August 16, 2009. Born March 5, 1908 in Hudson, KS, daughter of Otto and Josphine Mueller Werner. Survivors: daughters, Virginia (Jack) Steele, Wichita, Lu Ann Pankratz, Larned, Josephine Zane, Tucson, AZ; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Husband Joe, two brothers, six sisters, son-in-law Gaylon Pankratz, preceded her in death.
WERTH, Bridget (Jacobs)
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WETCH, Anna Marie (Glasser)
See Anna Marie Glasser
WEYAND, Lorene Eleanor
b. 25 May 1925
d. 23 Sep 2009 - McPherson, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Friday, September 25, 2009
Lorene Eleanor Holloway, 84, died September 23, 2009. Was born May 25, 1925, the daughter of Herbert and Bertha Ollek Weyand. Married LeROY HOLLOWAY. He died June 1, 2005. Survivors include: son, LeRoy Holloway Jr.; daughter, Janis Kay Kelley; twin sister, Lenora Martens; brother, Gerald Weyand; and stepsister, Gloria Wolf.
WEYAND, Lorene Eleanor
b. 25 May 1925
d. 23 Sep 2009 - McPherson, Kansas
From Hillsboro Star Journal - September 30, 2009
Lorene Eleanor Holloway, 84, formerly of Lehigh, died Sept. 23 (2009). Born May 25, 1925, to Herbert and Bertha Weyand, she was married Feb 16, 1946, to LeROY HOLLOWAY, who preceded her in death. Preceded in death by her parents; husband; brother, Elmer Weyand; two stepbrothers, Marlin and Edwin Steinle; and a grandchild. Survivors include a son, LeRoy Holloway, Jr. of McPherson; a daughter, Janis Kay Kelley of Garfield; twin sister, Lenora Martens of McPherson; a brother, Gerald Weyand of Norton; and a stepsister, Gloria Wolf of Wichita.
WICK, Donald Edward
b. 25 Nov 1915 - Victor, Kansas
d. 26 May 2009 - Pitkin, Colorado
From Salina Journal - Monday, July 27, 2009
PITKIN, Colo. -- Donald Edward Wick was born Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 25, 1915, south of Victor, Kan., and died Friday, May 26, 2009, in his son's home in Pitkin. Married BETTY LOU GOBLE and enjoyed 57 years of married life with her. They had one son, Bradford, and eventually a family of one daughter-in-law, two granddaughters and four great-grandsons. He traveled the United States, New Zealand and Germany, with Betty, in gathering information for his genealogy studies. Preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Minnie Wick. Survived by his wife, Betty Lou; a sister, Eugenia and husband Paul Bosch, of Manhattan, Kan.; a son, Bradford and wife Cyndi Wick, of Pitkin; two granddaughters; four great-grandsons; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
WIEBE, Edward D.
b. 17 Mar 1914 - Minneola, Kansas
d. 9 Nov 2009 - Inman, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News p Thursday, November 12, 2009
INMAN - Edward D. Wiebe passed away Nov. 9, 2009. Born March 17, 1914, in Minneola Kan., the 11th child of Jacob Z. Wiebe and Katharina Schellenberg Wiebe. The family suffered a great loss with Katharina's passing in 1924. Married IRENE E. BECKER, a relationship that lasted 64 years. Survived by his two sons, Philip and David; grandchildren, Michele, Karen and Ryan; and seven great-grandchildren.
WIEDEMAN, Angela R. (Rein)
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WIEDEMAN, Olinda (Rohn)
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WIENS, Clara
b. 29 Jan 1926
d. 14 Nov 2009 - Montezuma, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, November 16, 2009
MONTEZUMA - Clara Wiens, 83, died Nov. 14, 2009. Born Jan. 29, 1926, to Jacob and Carrie Koehn Wiens. Survivors include: brothers, Edward, and Alvin; sisters, Susanna Unruh, Irene Koehn, Alma Wiens, and Velma Wiens; and many nieces and nephews.
WIENS, Clara
b. 29 Jan 1926 - Montezuma, Kansas
d. 14 Nov 2009 - Montezuma, Kansas
From Garden City Telegram - 11/16/2009 in Obituaries
MONTEZUMA -- Clara Wiens, 83, died Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009. Born Jan. 29, 1926, in Montezuma, to Jacob and Carrie Koehn Wiens. Survivors include two brothers, Edward Wiens of Pampa, Texas, and Alvin Wiens of Manhattan; four sisters, Susanna Unruh, Irene Koehn, Alma Wiens and Velma Wiens, all of Montezuma; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Henry Wiens; and three infant brothers.
WIENS, Florence M.
b. 20 Jun 1924 - Inman, Kansas
d. 13 Nov 2009 - Hesston, Kansas
From Hutchison (Kan) News - Sunday, November 15, 2009
HESSTON - Florence M. "Flo" Wiens, 85, died November 13, 2009. Born June 20, 1924, at Inman, Kansas, the daughter of Daniel P. and Katherine Heidebrecht Wiens. Married LEONARD E. WIENS. He died March 1, 2004. Survivors include one son, Max Wiens, Sperry, Oklahoma; two daughters, Karen Wiens, Palmer Lake, Colorado and Patty Wiens, Windom, Kansas; brother Paul Wiens, Topeka, Kansas; 4 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren and 2 step-great grandchildren.
WIENS, Henry K.
b. 9 Jul 1927 - Gray County, Kansas
d. 10 Nov 2009 - Moundridge, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, November 12, 2009
MOUNDRIDGE - Henry K. Wiens, 82, died Nov. 10, 2009. Born July 9, 1927, in Gray County, Kan., to Jacob B. and Carrie Koehn Wiens. Married GLADYS HOLDEMAN at Hesston. She survives. Other survivors include: sons, Dale and wife Sara, Arthur, Ill., David and wife Marlene, Hesston and Warren and wife Kathy, Newton; daughter, Cynthia Holdeman and husband John, Louisville, Ga.; brothers, Edward, Pampa, Texas and Alvin, Manhattan; sisters, Susanna Unruh, Clara Wiens, Irene Koehn, Alma Wiens and Velma Wiens, all of Montezuma; 13 grandchildren.
WILLIAMS, Magdalene A. (Roth)
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WILLIAMSON, Delmar Eugene
b. 11 Apr 1917 - Rush County, Kansas
d. 17 Jul 2009 - Bismarck, North Dakota
From Great Bend (Kan) Tribune - Tuesday, July 21, 2009
BISMARCK, N.D. — Delmar Eugene Williamson, 92, died July 17, (2009). Born on April 11, 1917, in Rush County. Married GLADYS SCHULTZ. She survives. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Corrine Arnold of McIntosh, S.D.; two sisters, Joan Huffman of Greensboro, N.C., and Peggy Johnson of Mena, Ark.; three grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
WILLS, Esther (Bisterfeldt)
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Wills, Mary Rosailee (Laybe)
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WINDHOLZ, Delmas K.
b. 8 Feb 1925 - Emmeram, Kansas
d. 1 Dec 2009
From Salina Journal - Thursday, December 3, 2009
LAWRENCE — Delmas K. Windholz, 74, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009. Born Feb. 8, 1935, at Emmeram to Adam J. and Anna (Scheck) Windholz. Preceded in death by his wife, Mary, in August 2009; and an infant daughter. Survivors include a son, Tim (Gretchen), of Lawrence; daughters, Joni (Jerry) Bontrager, of Lawrence, and Jennifer Schwarz, of Olathe; sisters, Edna Tope, Georgine Leiker and Lioba Schmidt; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
WINDHOLZ, Delmas K.
b. 8 Feb 1935 - Emmeram, Kansas
d. 1 Dec 2009 - Lawrence, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Thursday, December 3, 2009
Delmas K. Windholz, 74, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009. Born Feb. 8, 1935, in Emmeram to Adam J. and Anna (Scheck) Windholz. Married MARY (MALEY). She preceded him in death Aug. 10, 2009. Survivors include a son, Tim Windholz and wife, Gretchen, Lawrence,; two daughters, Joni Bontrager and husband, Jerry, Lawrence, and Jennifer Schwarz, Olathe; three sisters, Edna Tope, Pretty Prairie, and Georgine Leiker and Lioba Schmidt, both of Hutchinson; seven grandchildren, Timothy Loper, Shelby Garlock, Adam Loper, Brooks Schwarz, Heidi Windholz, Hannah Windholz and James Windholz; and seven great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents; an infant daughter, Penny Leigh Windholz; a brother, Charles Windholz; five sisters, Sister Margaret Louise Windholz C.S.J., Leona Tallman, Lucy Hertel, Regina Mai, and Theckla Gross; and an infant brother, Ernest Windholz.
WINDHOLZ, Mary Ann
b. 22 Jan 1948 - Hays, Kansas
d. 12 Dec 2009 - Phillipsburg, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Monday, December 14, 2009
Mary Ann Karlin, 61, Phillipsburg, died Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009. Born Jan. 22, 1948, in Hays to Jerome and Irene (Geist) Windholz. Married LARRY G. KARLIN. Survivors include her husband, of the home; three sons, Aaron Karlin and wife, Dedra, Victoria, Eric Karlin and wife, Cindy, Phillipsburg, and Brandon Karlin, Kearney, Neb.; her father, Victoria; two brothers, Marvin Windholz, and Alfred Windholz and wife, Judy, all of Victoria; and five grandchildren, John Karlin, Aryan Karlin, Drayden Karlin, William Kibbee and Lillian Karlin. Preceded in death by her mother and a son, Jason A. Karlin.
WINDHOLZ, Mary E. (Malley)
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WINSTED, Carolyn Jane
b. 10 Jul 1925 - Liberal, Kansas
d. 18 Aug 2009 - Peoria, Arizona
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, August 20, 2009
SATANTA - Carolyn Jane Schwertfeger, 84, died Aug. 18, 2009, in Peoria, Ariz. Born July 10, 1925, in Liberal, to Jesse Baker and Bunice Maggie Fincher Winsted. Married MARVIN R. SCHWERTFEGER. He died in Dec. of 2008. Survivors include: son, Alan R.; daughters, Elaine Nielson and Dr. Deedee McGugin; a brother, Ray H. Winsted; and five grandchildren, Tara, Tyler, Trent and Trace McGugin and Colton Nielson.
WINTER, Alice M. (Mueller)
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WINTER, Bertha C.
b. abt 1914
d. 18 Nov 2009
From Salina Journal - Saturday, November 21, 2009
LINN -- Bertha C. Winter 95, died Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009. Survived by her daughter, Shirley Knight (Loren), of Wahoo, Neb.; son, Donald (Shirley), of Linn; 10 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, WALTER (WINTER); and a son, Paul. Note: Maiden name not known.
WINTER, Betty Ann (Shuler)
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WINTER, Donald Dean
b. 12 Dec 1937 - Marion, Kansas
d. 21 Oct 2009 - Hays, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Friday, October 23, 2009
Donald Dean Winter, 71, Ness City, died Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009. Born Dec. 12, 1937, in Marion to Ferd and Helen Hein Winter. Married JUDITH FAYE COGDILL. Survivors include three sons, Dick, Randy and Shawn, all of Ness City; two daughters, Traci Maier, Lakewood, Colo., and Kim Melichar, Andale; three sisters, Beatrice Kelsey, Virginia Heerey and Marjorie Sandwell, all of Marion; 18 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth.
WINTER, Henry
b. 25 Oct 1898 - Lehigh, Kansas
d. 10 May 1974
From Marion Co. (KS) Record - May 15, 1974
Henry Winter died May 10, 1974. Born Oct. 25, 1898 at Lehigh, the son of Fred K. and Nellie Winter. Married MARGARET FRIESEN. They had one son and 3 daughters. P receded by his parents and brother Jake. Survivors are the widow, Margaret in Mariona; son Virgil of Marion and daughter Betty Jean Reiswig of McPherson; Edna Mae Janzen of Scott City; and Anna Belle Koons of McPherson; and 8 grandchildren. Also survived by brothers Huldrich of Greeley, CO; Fred and Ted of Marion; 4 sisters, Mollie Froelich of Lodi, CA; Lydia Hein of Marion; Esther Klein of North Glenn, CO; and Marie Laudner of Marion.
WINTER, Robert B.
b. 21 Jun 1922 - Leland, Mississippi
d. 15 Jul 2009
From Salina Journal - Friday, July 17, 2009
CONWAY, Ark. -- Rev. Robert B. Winter, 86, died Wednesday, July 15, 2009. Born June 21, 1922, in Leland, Miss., to Robert and Mary Winter. Preceded in death: wife, Lillye. Survivors: son, David (Janet), of Gypsum, Kan.; daughter, Mary Nan (Clark) Christian, of Farmington Hills, Mich.; brother, Evan, of Conway; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
WINTERS, Guy William, Jr.
b. 28 Oct 1979 - Abilene, Kansas
d. 30 Aug 2009 - Abilene, Kansas
From Abilene Reflector-Chronicle - Tuesday, Sep 01, 2009
Guy William Winters Jr., 29, of Abilene, died Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009. Born Oct. 28, 1979, in Abilene, the son of Guy and Vickie (Adam) Winters Sr. Surviving are his father, Guy Winters Sr., and wife Ann, of Abilene; his mother, Vickie Schmidt of Abilene; a sister, Shelly Picking of Chapman; a brother, Daniel Freeman of Abilene; and his grandmother, Ruby Winters of Abilene. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Bud Winters and Fred and Jule Adam.
WITTMAN, Emelia
b. 20 Oct 1918 - Otis, Kansas
d. 1 Oct 2009 - Hutchinson, Kansas
From Great Bend (Kan) Tribune - Saturday, October 3, 2009
Emelia “Millie” Holmes, 90, of Great Bend, went to be with the Lord on Oct. 1 (2009). Born Oct. 20, 1918, at Otis, the daughter of George J. Wittman Jr. and Katherine Elizabeth Albrant Wittman. Married LOUIS VERNON HOLMES. He died Feb. 3, 2001. Survivors include one brother, Benny Wittman of Denver, Colo.; two sisters, Marie Schenkel and Lydia Blehm, both of Great Bend; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by six brothers, Ted Wittman, Jake Wittman, Herman Wittman, August “Gus” Wittman, Bill Wittman and Rueben Wittman, and a sister, Maria Wittman. Note: Henrietta Gleason is a cousin.
WITTMAN, Ilene V.
b. 15 Sep 1926 - Bazine, Kansas
d. 9 Nov 2009 - Ness City, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, November 10, 2009
NESS CITY - Ilene V. Maier, 83, died Monday, November 9, 2009. Born September 15, 1926, on the family farm south of Bazine. Married JULIUS MAIER at Bazine. Preceded her in death on October 19, 2005. Survivors include: two sons, Dennis and his wife Margaret, Bazine, and Michael and his wife Sandi, Ness City; a daughter, Linnell Maier, Wichita; a brother, Robert Wittman and Cheryl Lagle, Bazine; a sister, Johnette Schaben, Bazine; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Ilene was preceded in death by a grandson, Scott Maier, and an infant brother, Larry Wittman.
WOCK, Barbara Rice (Schlosser)
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WOLF, Aloysia (Aberle)
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WOLF, Bernard J.
b. 2 Jan 1922 - Gove County, Kansas
d. 1 Nov 2009 - Hays, Kansas
Hays Daily News - Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Bernard "Ben" J. Wolf, 87, Hays, died Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009. Born Jan. 2, 1922, in rural Gove County to Bernard Anton and Katherine (Zimmerman) Wolf. Married HILDAGARD (SCHMIDTBERGER) WOLF. She preceded him in death June 17, 2006. Survivors include two sons, Randall Wolf, Hays, and Bernard Wolf, Grainfield; four daughters, Ronda Kaiser, Quinter, Charlene Williams, Tulsa, Okla., Donna Albers, Oakley, and Judy Ziegler, Overland Park; two brothers, George Wolf, Sun City, Ariz., and Francis Wolf, Benson, Ariz.; a sister, Mary Goede, Eden Prairie, Minn.; 19 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Mary Wolf.
WOLF, Sam
b. 28 Jun 1932
d. 15 Nov 2009 - Colby, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Tuesday, November 17, 2009
COLBY -- Sam D. Wolf, 77, died Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009. Born June 28, 1932. Preceded in death: brothers, Lee, Dale and Neil; and sister, Fyrma Shull. Survivors: wife, Jo, of Colby; sons, Ralph (Kim) and Pat, both of Colby; daughter, Dexa Swanson (Peter), of Riverside, Calif.; sister, Barbara Touslee (Delbert), of Colby; and two grandchildren.
WOLF, WALTER L.
b. abt 1938
d. 4 Sep 2009 - Glasco, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Monday, September 7, 2009
GLASCO — Walter L. "Squeak" Wolf, 71, died Friday, Sept. 4. (2009) Survivors: wife, Dawn, of the home; daughter, Tammy Piersee, of Denton, Texas; son, Erik “Troy,” of Johnson; stepdaughters, Crystal Wilson, of Concordia, and Erin Eustice, of Salina; brothers, James L., of McPherson, and Richard, of Wichita; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
WOLFE, Julie M. (Lawson)
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WOOD, Clara Louise (Meier)
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WOOLSEY, Helen M. (Bauer)
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WUTHRICH, Natalie N. (Nightingale)
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