The Lower Volga Villages Obituary Project


HELBLING, Gary Dean
b. 6 Apr 1950 - Mandan, North Dakota
d. 22 April 1006 - Mandan, North Dakota
Bismarck Tribune Obituaries for 4/20/2006
Burial in the Mandan Union Cemetery. Son of Ralph and Della Stastny Helbling. (grandson of John V. Helbling from Speier, Russia and Ottilia Meuchel from Sulz, Russia). Gary married Laura HOPFAUF in 1971. He is survived by wife, Laura, Mandan; son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Brandon and Julie Helbling; grandchildren Branna and Brady Helbling, Kalamazoo, MI; a daughter and son-in-law, Lacey and Jeff Paul, Gilbert, Ariz; a son, Montague Helbling, Mandan; and one sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Tony Brucker, Mandan. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother.

HELBLING, Robert E.
b. 1 Feb 1929 - North Dakota
d. 11 May 2005 - Pelican Rapids, Michigan
From GR Genealogy
Son of Nickolaus and Susanna (Braun) Helbling. (Nickolaus immigrated from Speyer, South Russia and Susanna from Karlsruhe, South Russia). Bob married Marion BREUER Aug. 19, 1953, in Mandan. Bob is survived by his wife, Marion, Pelican Rapids, MN; 2 daughters, Mari Palm, Fargo, and Kara Helbling-Henry, Eagan, MN; 2 sons, Robert "Jr." (Ann) Helbling, Kindred, ND, and Mark (Lisa), Fergus Falls, MN; 10 grandchildren, Sarah, Kristen, and Katie Palm, Andrew Henry, Jeremy (Nicole), Matt and Joel Helbling, and Cole, Regan and Aaron Helbling, and Josh Lundblad; and great-granddaughter, Aiden Lundblad. He is also survived by one brother and one sister, William (Josephine) Helbling and Loretta Brady, both of Bismarck, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Michael; sons-in-law, Paul Palm and James Henry; his parents; his brothers, Ed Helbling and Leo Helbling; and his sister, Eleanor Webb.

HELBLING, Rose Loretta
b. 28 Dec 1920 - St. Anthony, North Dakota
d. 2 Dec 2006 - Portland, Oregon
From obituary Elaine Helbling Hundley
Rose Loretta Helbling was born December 28, 1920, in St. Anthony, North Dakota, the eighth of nine children, to Germans from Russia immigrants, John Valentine Helbling and Ottillia Meuchel Helbling. During World War II, she moved to Seattle to find work. There Rose met and married Ted KNISER on Nov. 25, 1944. She is survived by her children, Joe Kniser, John Kniser, Mary Kloepfer and their families. Rose was mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother to many. Burial was in Willamette National Cemetery with her husband, Ted, who died in 1996.

HELBURG, Marie Magdelena - See Marie Magdelena Becket

HELD, Harold Dean
b. 11 Dec 1954 - Greeley, Colorado
d. 24 Nov 2003 - Greeley, Colorado
From Greeley Tribune, Greeley, Colorado - 11-26-03
Born to Harold C. and Betty Jean (Rohn) Held. On Feb. 9, 1980, he married Mary COMING. Survivors are his wife, Mary Held of Greeley; a daughter, Nicole Held; his mother, Betty Held; and a sister, Joleen Held; all of Greeley. His father died in 1997.

HELD, Katherine
b. 29 Dec 1867, Jelowata, Russia
d. 13 Nov 1955
Southwest Union Record
Came to Russell, Kans., in 1886 with mother, brother and four sisters. Married in 1887 to George Ebel. She married Conrad Meier in 1940. She was survived by one brother and two sisters.

HELD, Marie Katharina
b. 12 Sep 1864 - Alt-Donhoff, Volga
d, 9 Aug 1925 - Alexander, Kansas
From Heritage Review - 29 March 1999 - DEP 1 Sep 1925 Nr 2673
Buried 12 August 1925, Alexander, Kansas. Married Jakob SCHWARTZKOPF (died 1923) on 9 February 1884. 11 children. Survivors: 3 sons, 4 daughters, 1 sister (America), 2 sisters (SR). Immigrated 1887 Otis, Rush County, Kansas. 1901 farm near McCracken, Kansas.

HELD, Marie Katharina
b. 12 Sept 1864 - Alt-Donhoff, Volga
d. 9 Aug 1925 - Alexander, Kansas
From Heritage Review - Vol. 29, No. 3, Sept. 1999
Marie Katharine Schwartzkopf nee Held. Born 12 Septemger 1864,Alt-Donhoff, Volga. Confirmed 1879, Grimm, Volga. Married 9 February 1884 to Jacob SCHWARTZKOPF (Died 1923). 11 children. Survivors: 3 sons, 4 daughters, 1 sister (America), 2 sisters (SR). Immigrated 1887 Otis, Rush County, Kansas, 1901 farm near McCracken, Kansas

HELD, Mrs. Peter Fritzler - See Mrs. Peter Fritzler

HELFENBEIN, Bertha - See Bertha Schoenhals

HELMER, Albert
b. 21 Feb 1917, Burstall, Canada
d. 14 Mar 1999, Marion, Kansas
Survivors include six brothers, George and John, both of Newton, and Dave, Fred, Will and Ezra, all of Marion; and a sister, Ann Boese.

HELMER, Anna E. - See Anna E. Eberhardt

HELMER, David
b. 5 Jun 1915 - Burstall, Saskatchewan, Canada
d. 6 Jun 2005 - Marion, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, June 8, 2005
Son of David and Anna Ederhart Helmer. A On Dec. 7, 1938, he married Eldena SCHLOTTHAUER. She survives. Other survivors include: three sons, Gary, Hillsboro, and Laddie and Darrel, both of Marion; three brothers, George, Newton, and Fred and Ezra, both of Marion; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Marion Cemetery.

HELMER, George
b. 19 Dec 1912 - Saskatchewan, Canada
d. 4 Nov 2005 - Newton, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Sunday, November 6, 2005
Born to David and Anna (Eberhart) Helmer. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Georgia Vogel; six brothers, August, Dave, John, Harry, Albert and Will; and a grandson. Survivors include his wife, Carol, of Newton; three daughters, Barbara Bessel and husband Jerry of Assaria, Linda Stucky and husband Dan of Wichita and Brenda Buller and husband Mark of Newton; two brothers, Fred and Ezra, both of Marion; a sister, Ann Boese of Marion; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Marion City Cemetery.

HELMER, Georgie A.
b. 30 Nov 1944 - Marion, Kansas
d. 21 Apr 2003 - Wichita, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, April 23, 2003, Salina Journal - Wednesday, April 23, 2003
Daughter of George and Leona Higgins Helmer. Survivors include: two daughters, Darla Gore, Florence, and Jamie McDonald, Wichita; three sisters, Barbara Bessel, Assaria, and Linda Stucky and Brenda Buller, both of Newton; her parents, George and Carol Helmer, Newton; four grandchildren; and her former spouse, Garry Vogel, Marion; She was preceded in death by her mother in 1947. Burial will be in Marion Cemetery, Marion.

HELMER, Jennifer
b. 1982
d. 8 Oct 1999
Survivors: father, Darrel; brothers, Aaron, Ray, Paul.

HELMER, Mary
b. 4 Nov 1905 Russia
d. 1 Dec 1993 Wichita, Sedgewick, Kansas
Survivors husband, Dan Schneider; son, Leroy Schneider; daughter, Wanda Miller; brothers, Harry Helmer of Hillsboro, Eddie Helmer of Burns; sisters, Edith Remple, Martha Yauk, both of Hillsboro. Additional Information: Mary Helmer was the wife of George SCHNEIDER, who passed away October 2, 1976. She then married Dan DANIELS.

HELMER, Marsha G.
b. 1954
d. 8 Oct 1999
Survivors: husband, Darrel; sons, Aaron, Ray, Paul, Darrell; sisters, Luci Helmer and Mary Wike.

HELMER, Martha
b. 28 Aug 1911 - Durham, Kansas
d. 30 Oct 2005 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, November 2, 2005
Daughter of Margin and Suzanne Helmer Helmer. On May 15, 1932, she married Clinton YAUK in Durham. He died in 1995. Survivors include: a son, Morris, Loveland, Colo.; a daughter, Phyllis Kiston, Wichita; a sister, Edith Rempel, Hillsboro; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Hillsboro.

HELMS, Lena
b. 10Aug 1920 - Burdett, Kansas
d. 20 March 2002 - Ellinwood, Kansa
From Great Bend (Kan) Tribune - March 21, 2002
Daughter of Christian Heimick and Maria Leusette Schmalgemeier Helms. She married Orville SCHWERTFEGER May 11, 1941, in rural Great Bend. He died June 24, 1978. She married Nick BIEBERLE Oct. 9, 1981, in Ellinwood. He died Dec. 13, 1987. Survivors include one son, Frank Schwertfeger.; seven stepsons, Bob Ewald,  Jerome Ewald, Norbert Bieberle, Marvin Bieberle, Ronald Bieberle,, Gordon Bieberle, and Floyd Bieberle; three stepdaughters, Joyce Leiker, Bernadine Overman., and Corrine Batchman; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Burial will be at Lakin-Comanche District Cemetery in Ellinwood.

HELSEL, Christine Elizabeth - See Christine Elizabeth Kraus

HELUS, Roy R.
b. 26 Feb 1926 - Salina, Kansas
d. 2 Dec 2000 - Hutchinson, Kansas
From Wilson World and Ellsworth Reporter - December 7, 2000
Son of Anton and Flossie Root Helus. On Oct. 16, 1950 he married Marie GALLIARDT at Clovis, N.M. She survives. Other survivors include; a son, Raymond. He was preceded in death by a brother, Louis.

HELWER, Anna - See Anna Meier

HELWER, Edward Jacob
b. 1 Nov 1932, Wilson, Kansas
d. 28 May 1995
He was the only child of Jacob and Maria (Heinze) Helwer. Ed married Carol M. LEA. This union was blessed with three children. Ed was preceded in death by his parents, "Mary" in 1986 and "Jake" in 1993. Survivors include two sons: David L. and Duane J.; one daughter, Devera L. Nevin.

HELWER, Edward Jacob
b. 1 Nov 1932 - Wilson, Kansas
d. 28 May 1995 - Wellington, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller collection
The only child of Jacob and Maria (Heinze) Helwer. Ed was united in marriage to Carol M. LEA . This union was blessed with three children. Ed and Carol were later divorced.
Ed was preceded in death by his parents, "Mary" in 1986 and "Jake" in 1993. Survivors include two sons: David L. Helwer of Boone, North Carolina and Duane J. Helwer of Russell; one daughter, Devera L. Nevin of Holcomb and seven grandchildren. Graveside services in the Rosette Cemetery.

HELWER, Jacob
b. 12 Dec 1890 - Schwab, Russia
d. 7 Nov 1993 - Lucas, Kansas
Son of Jacob and Katherina Helwer. He married Marie K. HEINZE on January 12, 1917, at Russell. She died in 1986.

HELWER, Jacob
b. 12 Dec 1890 - Russia
d. 7 Nov 1993 - Sylvan Grove, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller collection
Son of David and Katherina Helwer. In 1913, he left his home and immigrated to Winnipeg, Canada where he homesteaded, lived and worked. In 1915, he came to the United States and Russell, Kansas, where he made his home with an uncle, George Helwer. On January 14, 1917, he was married to Maria HEINZE by pastor William Harding in Russell. This happy union was blessed with one son, Edward, who was born on November 1, 1932. Maria died on January 10, 1986 after nearly 69 years of marriage to "Jake". He leaves to mourn his departure, his son, Edward J. Helwer of Wellington; three grandchildren: David L. Helwer of Boone, NC, Duane J. Helwer of Russell and Devea L. Nevin of Holcomb and five great-grandchildren. Burial in the Sylvan Grove Cemetery.

HELWER, Marie K. - See Marie K. Heinze

HELWIG, Luise
b. 15 Jun 1887 - Moor, Volga
d. 17 Jan 1919 - Fort Collins, Colorado
From Heritage Review - 26 March 1996
Born to Christian Jakob Helwig and Maria Christine Rusch. Confirmed 30 September 1901 Messer by Pastor Ed Seitz. Died 17 January 1919, Fort Collins, Colorado (influenza). Married 1908. (first name of husband not shown). 6 Children. Survivors: husband, 1 son, 5 daughters.

HELZER, Freda - See Freda Hettinger

HELZER, Leah - See Leah Meisner

HELZER, Norma
b. 9 Oct 1937 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
d. 13 Jan 2003 - Evansville, Wyoming
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld - January 13, 2003
Inurnment will be at Oregon Trail State Veterans Cemetery at a later date.
Norma was born Oct. 9, 1937 in Scottsbluff to Phillip and Rose (Groskopf) Helzer. She marred William W. Gerlock on August 22, 1956 in Casper, Wyo. Norma traveled with Bill, who was in the Air Force, for nine years. She is survived by her daughters, Debbie Orr and husband of Evansville, Wyo., Bobbi Gerlock, Casper, Wyo., Christina Lyon and husband of Casper, Wyo., Wendy Lyzell and husband of Portland, Ore., Linda Sisco of Sheridan, Wyo.; son Steve Gerlock and wife of Durango, Colo.; brother Ron Helzer and wife of Glenrock, Wyo.; sisters Sharon Penton and husband of Casper, Wyo. and Patty Kenney of Tucson, Ariz.; 13 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband in 2000, her step mother, Pauline Helzer, one granddaughter, Stephanie Smith, two sisters, and one brother.

HEMBEL, Frances Louise
b. 21 Dec 1937 - Shattuck, Oklahoma d. 27 Jan 2001 - Wichita, Kansas
From Northwest Oklahoman - February 1, 2001
Daughter of Ruben and Lydia (Epp) Hembel. Her survivors include three daughters: Kathy Metzger, Janice Robinson, Elizabeth Walker; one sister, Barbara Johnson.

HEMEL, Charlotte - See Charlotte Voos

HEMEL, Jacob
b. 2 Mar 1897 - Hussenback, Russia
d. 14 Aug 1892- Ransom, Kansas
From AHSGR Obit Files
Born March 2, 1897 in Hussenback, Russia, he married Charlotte VOOS Nov. 7, 1920 at Bazine. He was an Army veteran of World War I. Survivors: widow of the home; son Edwin, Don, Clifford, all of Dighton; Delmer, Wichita; Rubin, Scott City; daughters Melva Knight, Holdrege, Neb.; Bettie Murphy, Scott City; Ila Boone, Kalvesta; Alice Quint, Rocky Ford, Colo.; Shirley Ummel, Harper; Linda Barlow, Twineharte, Calif.; 41 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren. Burial at Dighton Memorial Cemetery with military graveside rites.

HEMEL, Philip
b. 15 Feb 1904 - Russia
d. 9 Sep 1976 - Great Bend, Kansas
From AHSGR Obits Files
Born 15 Feb. 1904 in Russia, he married Mollie FUNK 1 July 1936 at Bazine. Survivors include widow; son: Ronald, Ness City; daughters: Mrs. Bill Smith, Hoxie; Mrs. Wayne Phariss, Reedley, Calif.; Mrs. Larry Filson, Protection; brother: Jake, Dighton; sister: Mrs. Lizzie Daubert, Otis; three grandchildren.

HEMKEN, Bonnie E. - See Bonnie E. Zimmerman

HEMKEN, Hilda R.
b. 8 Nov 1889, Flanagan, Ill
d. 20 Oct 1981, Great Bend
From Hutchinson News
She married William DIRKS Nov. 17, 1909, at Albert. He died July 14, 1962. Survivors: sons, Harry, Scott City; Vernon, Albert; daughter, Marie, Albert; sister, Gertrude Dirks, Great Bend.

HEMKEN, Hilda R.
b. 8 Nov 1889, Flanagan, Ill
d. 20 Oct 1981, Great Bend
Hilda was not a German-Russian . Parents - Heye Ennen Hemken, Born April 10, 1860, Gossander, Ostfriesland,Germany and Hilka Grace Janssen (Johnson) born August 3, 1863, Schott, Ostfriesland, Germany. (Hilda's two sisters, Remenda and Gertrude Maztilda were both married to Charles Conrad DIRKS). Hilda Hemken Hagerman, daughter of Wm. Hemken and Katherine Wagner Hemken, is a Volga german.

HEMKEN, Katherine - See Katherine Wagner

HEMKEN, Martin E.
b. 21 Jun 1917 - Rush Center, Kansas
d. 22 Jan 2002 - Hays, Kansas
From Great Bend (Kan) Tribune - January 23, 2002
Son of William and Katherine Wagner Hemken. He married Bonnie ZIMMERMAN Aug. 23, 1942, in Hays. Survivors include his wife of the home; and two sisters, Hilda Hageman of La Crosse and Wanda Karst of Rush Center. He was preceded in death by one sister, Verna E. Voight. Burial will be at La Crosse City cemetery.

HEMKEN, Melvin
b. 21 May 1925 - Albert, Kansas
d. 23 Nov 2000 - Hays, Kansas
From obituary, Great Bend Tribune
Son of Herman and Anna Wagner Hemken. He married Dorothy PETERS Oct. 9, 1983, in Otis. Survivors include his wife of the home; one step-son, Douglas Kaiser of
Austin, Texas; two step-daughters, Janice Higgason of Horseshoe Bay, Texas, and Linda Kenyon of Otis; one brother, the Rev. Lowell Hemken of Fort Collins, Colo.; one sister, Lorraine Erickson of Great Bend; seven step-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren. Burial at Peace Lutheran Church Cemetery in Albert. Additional information: Melvin Hemken. His mother, Anna (known as "Marie"), was a daughter of Phillip and Margaret (Koch) Wagner, who came from Russia in 1893. Marie and her sister, Katherine "Katie" married brothers Herman and William Hemken.

HEMPLE, Edna - See Edna Krause

HENDERSON, Isabelle I. - See Isabelle I. Schaefer

HENDRICH Family Reunion
From Lucas Sylvan News - Thursday, October 25, 2001
The Hendrich family gathered on October 12th-14th with the Activity Center of the First Baptist Church in Wilson as their meeting place. On Saturday morning they were invited to visit the former family home. Dennis and Maureen Bunker were gracious hosts and took the group on a tour thru their home. This was a delight to the family and brought back many memories, The family also enjoyed a visit to the Wilson Czech Museum, learning more of the Czech history. After lunch they traveled to Lucas for tours of the Grassroots Art Center and the Garden of Eden. The remainder of the afternoon ws spent at the old farmstead south of Lucas where the family lived for many years. The Saturday evening meal was catered by Butch's Bar-B-Q of Ellsworth. Afterwards all enjoyed a slide presentation of the old family photos.
On Sunday morning the family attended Worship Service at the First Baptist Church. At noon a delicious chicken dinner was catered by the Brookville Hotel, Abilene. Late that afternoon it was time for good-byes after the enjoyable and special weekend together. Those in attendance were: Leo and Gertrude Hendrich, Tom Hendrich, Wichita, Kansas; Norman and Nancy Regier, Lincoln, Nebraska; William and Barbara Hendrich, Redmond, Oregon; Gordon Hendrich, Knoxville, Tennessee; Reuben and Ina Hendrich, Salina, Kansas; Leroy and Linda Hendrich, Joey and Laurie Hendrich, Russell, Kansas; Leslie Hendrich, Sue Duncan, Republic, Kansas; Bob and Onel Minneman and Anna,Tescott, Kansas; Eugene and Dorothy Minor, Anna Minor, Dallas Texas; Dan and Pam Minor, Duncanville, Texas; Ruth Bellamy and John, Lois Taylor, Emily and Nathanel, Colorado Springs, Colorado; Dollie Johnston and Ryan, Cheyenne, Wyoming; Bron and Beth McDoanald, Lenexa, Kansas; Ed and Mildred Hlad; Dale and Pam Hlad, Anna and Amy, Sylvan Grove, Kansas; Jim and Janet Bryan, Polk City, Iowa; Dan and Rosalie Traver, Jennifer Troyer, Wichita, Kansas; Dean and Dawn Hlad, Laura, Leah, Landon and Lane, Decatur, Texas; Tommy and Miriam Felts, Rhonda Dysart, Jack and Cheryl Dysart, Jennifer and Jared, Mark Dysart, Bossier City, Louisiana; Don and Norma Phillips, Kelly Phillips, Kevin Phillips, Prairie Village, Kansas; Kathy Phillips, Kansas City, Missouri; Robert and L'Nore Hendrich, Bob and Tonia Hendrich and Bobbie Jean, Pueblo West, Colorado; Russell and Chelsea Hendrich, Jackson and Chole, Wichita, Kansas; Scott and Cherie Marlow and Madelyn, Hays, Kansas. Nine of the ten children and spouses of the late Joseph and Anna Hendrich were present. A daughter, Alice and husband David Dawson, Scotland, UK, were not able to attend. The activity center was decorated in a home-like atmosphere. A highlight of the reunion occurred at mealtime when the nine brothers and sisters sat around the old oak table that they had "grown up" with. One place was set with photo of Alice, to make the family circle of ten complete. Hosts for the occasion were Ed and Mildred Hlad, Sylvan Grove.

HENDRICKS, Glenae I, Keady, Hoover - - See Glenae Schuman

HENDRICKS, Joe B.
b. 20 Jun 1920 - Belvidere, Kansas
d. 8 Mar 2007 - Pratt, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, March 10, 2007
He was born June 20, 1920, in Belvidere, the son of J.W. and Flossie May Tryon Hendricks. On Aug. 28, 1948, he married Mildred Thurline BRENNEKE in Kingman. She died Jan. 28, 2006. Survivors include: three sisters, Helen Rose, Cunningham, Joyce Miller, Sun City, Ariz., and Yvonne Kent, Kansas City, Kan. He was preceded in death by a brother, Wesley Hendricks; and a sister, Chris Wendt. Burial will be in Coats Cemetery.

HENKEL, Dave, Jr.
b. 30 Aug 1929 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
d. 16 Aug 2006 - Bayard, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld Scottsbluff, NE - 18 Aug 2006
Interment will be in the Bayard Cemetery. Born to Dave and Pauline (Sinner) Henkel. Dave was united in marriage to Evelyn Deines Feb. 13, 1949, at St. James Lutheran Church in Scottsbluff. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn; son, Wayne and wife Kris Henkel of Bayard, granddaughter, Brenda and husband Josh Landrum and great-granddaughter Madison all of Ft. Collins, Colo.; grandson, Brock Henkel of Bayard; daughter, Starla and husband Bart Endsley of Alliance, and granddaughter Tina Bauer and special friend Tim Thies of Denver, granddaughter, Brandi and husband Rick Pohlman and great-granddaughter, Sydney Bignell and great-grandson, Preston Pohlman of Alliance; granddaughter, Hilary and husband Isaiah Gomez and great-granddaughter, Payton and great-grandson, Ian Gomez of Alliance; granddaughter, Nicholle Endsley of Omaha, and grandson, Tyler Endsley of Lincoln; son, Dennis and wife Jami Henkel of Bayard, granddaughter, Tori and husband Gordia Smith of Scottsbluff and granddaughter, Haley and husband Nick Ford of Lincoln; sisters, Wilma Lawson and her husband Don and Leora Drumheller all of Scottsbluff, Viola Schlager of Grand Junction, Colo. and Harriett Bietz of Plattesville, Colo.; and numerous nieces and nephews. His parents and sister Odelia Reifschneider preceded him in death.

HENKEL, Henry, Jr.
b. 6 Jun 1931 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
d. 26 Oct 2005 - Gresham, Oregon
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 30 Oct 2005
Born to Henry and Mary (Foltz) Henkel, He was married to Mildred KNAUB Dec. 16, 1951, at the St. James Lutheran Church in Scottsbluff. His sons, Jerry Henkel and Richard (Dick) Henkel were born in Scottsbluff. Survivors include his sons, Jerry Henkel and Richard (Dick) Henkel; brothers, Bob Henkel and Marvin Henkel, both of Scottsbluff; sister, Betty Schwartzkopf of Mitchell; daughters-in-law, Sue Henkel and Elizabeth Henkel; grandchildren Sayra and Laura Henkel of Portland, Ore.; six step-grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father and mother Henry Henkel, Sr., and Mary (Foltz) Henkel.

HENKLE, Lea
b. 24 Dec 1923 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
d. 21 Oct 2006 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff, NE - 24 Oct 2006
Interment will be at West Lawn Cemetery. Lea was born Dec. 24, 1923, in Scottsbluff to Henry and Anna (Schilling) Henkle. She married Jake FERTIG May 5, 1946. She is survived by her daughter Cheryl (Dave) White of Kimball; son, Jim Fertig of Gering; grandsons, Daniel (Christy) White of Scottsbluff and Brian (Rebecca) White of Kimball; granddaughter, Ashley Fertig of Kimball; great-grandchildren, Brendon and Ashlynn White of Kimball and Katelynn White of Scottsbluff; sister, Elsie Rohde of Scottsbluff; brothers, Alex Hinkle of Scottsbluff and Ben Henkle of LaMirada, Calif.; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Jake, parents, sister Freda Cook and brother Walter Henkle and several half brothers and sisters.

HENNESSY, Patricia J.
b. 17 Mar 1918
d. 13 Jan 1997, Marion
From Newspaper Clipping
Daughter of Raymond and Luella Arbuckle Hennessy. On July 25, 1938, she married Raymond LONGHOFER at Boonville, Mo. He survives. Other survivors include; a daughter, Patricia Ray McLinden, Marion.

HENNESSY, Patricia J.
b. 17 Mar 1918 - Marion, Kansas
d. 13 Jan 1997 - Marion, Kansas
From Link to the Past - Glenn Mueller collection
Survivors include her husband, Raymond "Ray (LONGHOFER) of Marion; a daughter, Patricia Ray McLinden of Marion; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Burial will be in Marion Cemetery. Note: Raymond Longhofer is the son of David David and Golda Violet Fanatia Langhofer.

HENRY, Elva
b. 4 Jan 1918, Bazine
d. 10 Apr 1998, Ness City
From Hutchinson News - Sunday, April 12, 1998
Daughter of Earl and Innis Rowe Henry. On March 23, 1941, she married Gearheart NIEDENS at Larned. He died June 4, 1966. On Aug. 26, 1970, she married Archie "Chick, SEKAVEC at Bazine. He died March 10, 1998. Survivors include: a stepdaughter, Judy Boor; a niece, Katheleen Delaney. She was preceded in death by a brother, Lyle Henry.

HENSE, Julia - See Julia Heffele

HENSEL, Justina
b. 26 Dec 1859 - Kulm, Bess
d. 24 Nov 1925 - Leader, SK
From Heritage Review - 29 March 1999
Buried 27 November 1925, Leader, SK. Married Heinrich NITSCHKE (from Cataloi, Dobrudscha) on 22 October 1878. 8 children (6 sons, 2 daughters) Survivors: 5 sons, 2 daughters. Immigrated 1907 from Cataloi, Dobrusscha to Yorktown, SK 1909 Happyland, SK. (Also see "Pages of the Past-Leader", page 337)

HENSLEY, Merle E.
b. 17 Jul 1906, Cowley County
d. 22 Dec. 1990, Hutchinson
From Hutchinson News
Son of Rett and Belle Veatch Hensley. On June 26, 1926, he married Viola O. ROTHA at Winfield. She died March 31, 1989. Survivors include: three sons, Merle "Dean", Leslie, and Richard; three daughters, Pat Phillips, Colleen Fry, and Bonnie Werries.

HENSLEY, Rita C.
b. 3 Sep 1930 - Newton, Kansas
d. 8 Sep 2004 - Newton, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Saturday, September 11, 2004
Born to Harould "Dick" and Mary Elizabeth (Schidlowsky) Hensley. She married Gustav "Gus" WIEBE on April 27, 1949, in Newton. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, of the home; four sons, David Wiebe, El Dorado, Jim Wiebe, Valley Center, Don Wiebe, Newton, and Mark Wiebe, Halstead; four daughters, Helen Gough, Clay Center, Mary Eilerts, Newton, Kathy Casper, Hays, and Carol Saengerhausen, Wichita; a sister, Mary Ann Hensley, Newton; 20 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Elizabeth DeVore. Burial in the Halstead Cemetery.

HEPLER, Nettie Ruth
b. 29 Jan 1894, Greensburg
d. 6 Feb 1983, Greensburg
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Walter A. KOCH in March of 1921, at Greensburg. He died Nov. 8, 1964. Survivors: son, Karl, Selma, Calif.; daughter, Eleanor Blaseck, Camarillo, Calif.

HERBEL, Alex
Family from Dreispitz, Russia
b. 1 Nov 1910, Lucas, Kansas
d. 1 Feb 1999, Ellsworth County, Kansas
He was preceded in death by his wife, Delia D., in 1995. Survivors include a daughter, Lenice Crawford, a sister, Eva Kvasnicka of Lucas.

HERBEL, Adam
b. 19 Mar 1910 - Russell County, Kansas
d, 17 Sep 1988 - Russell, Kansas
He married Irene KILIAN September 6, 1930, at Russell. She died May 22, 1982. Later he married Mildred CHEESMAN on June 4, 1983, at Russell. Survivors are: the wife of the home; daughter, Bernetta Perry.

HERBEL, Alex E.
b. abt 1967 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 29 Oct 2003 - Colorado Springs, Colorado
From Hillsboro Star Journal - Thursday, November 13, 2003
Son of Don and Emma Jean Herbel. Survivors include his mother, Emma Jean Herbel of Hillsboro; father, Don Herbel and stepmother, Marla of Fort Collins, Colo.; sister, Dr. Gayla Herbel of Loveland, Colo.; brother, David Herbel of Reno, Nev.; sister, Barbara Conquest of Marietta, Okla., brother, Glen Herbel of Highland Ranch, Colo.; sister, Greta Slade of Aurora, Colo.; stepbrothers, Jeff Young of Jacksonville, N.C., and Troy Young of Greeley, Colo.; and seven nieces and nephews. Burial was at the church cemetery in Hillsboro.

HERBEL, Alex E.
b. abt 1967 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 29 Oct 2003 - Colorado Springs, Colorado
From Obit
Son of Don and Emma Jan Herbel. Survivors include his mother, Emma Jean Herbel of Hillsboro; father, Don Herbel and stepmother, Marla of Fort Collins, Colo.; sister, Dr. Gayla Herbel of Loveland, Colo.; brother, David Herbel of Reno, Nev.; sister, Barbara Conquest of Marietta, Okla., brother Glenn Herbel of Highland Ranch, Colo., stepbrothers, Jeff Young of Jacksonville, N. C. and Troy Young of Greeley, Colo., and seven nieces and nephews. Burial was in the church cemetery in Hillsboro.

HERBEL, Amelia
b. 15 Feb 1906 - Dorrance, Kansas
d. 13 Dec 1983 - Hoisington, Kansas
She married David H. MILLER on October 23, 1928 Ellinwood. He died August 22, 1983. Survivors are: sons: Edward, ; Kenneth; brother: Jake Herbel, Dorrance; sisters: Marie Anschutz, Lydia Nuss, both Dorrance.

HERBEL, Anna - See Anna Miller

HERBEL, Anna - See Anna Klein

HERBEL, Anna
b. 6 Jan 1874 - Dreispitz, Russia
d. 7 Apr 1933 - Dorrrance, Kansas
From Heinrich Galliart/Galyardt Family History - Glenn Mueller Collection
Obituary from The Wilson World, Wilson, Kansas, Wednesday, April 12, 1933
Mrs. Anna Galliart, daughter of George Andrew Herbel and his wife Julia nee Galliart, was born on January 6, 1874, in the village of Dreispitz, Russia. In the year 1893 she left her father and together with others arriving here in America at Wilson, Kansas. There upon working a few months in Barton County, until September 2, when she was united in holy matrimony with Adam GALLIART. To this union eleven children were born, 2 sons and 9 daughters (7 of whom, 1 son and 6 daughters preceded her in death). Besides a host of friends and acquaintances, she leaves to mourn her bereaved husband, one son, Ruben Galliart of Dorrance and 3 daughters, Mrs. Alex Stoppel of Dorrance, Mrs. Mollie Jones of Bunker Hill; and Alvina Galliart of Dorrance. Also 5 grandchildren and 2 preceded her in death. Two brothers, Dave and Gottfried Herbel of Dorrance; and one sister, Mrs. Reinhart Steinle also of Dorrance. Interment was made at the Dorrance Cemetery.

HERBEL, Anna Elizabeth - See Anna Elizabeth Heinze

HERBEL, Arnold F.
b. abt. 1919
d. 30 Jul 1999 Hillsboro, Marion, Kansas
Survivors: wife, Lorene (Schlehuber); sons, Dean, Larry, Steven; daughters Carol Nickel, Sandra Denler, Jane Watts, Norma Harvey; sister Junice Samms of Junction City.

HERBEL, Ben
Family from Dreispitz, Russia
b. 4 Jan 1911, Dorrance, Kansas
d. 15 Feb 1945, Luxemburg, Europe in WWII
Son of Godfred and Anna Herbel. He was marrried in 1942 to Miss Berenice SPRINKLE, who survives, His father died on April 1, 1942, and his mother on November 8, 1945, just a few months after his death in Europe. He is survived by four sisters, Mrs. Lena Kaufman, Dorrance; Mrs. Laura Stoppel, Wilson; Mrs. Jake Niedens and Mrs. Alex Lind of Riverside, Calif.

HERBEL, Bennie Ruth - See Bennie Ruth Neff

HERBEL, Bernice - See Bernice Johnston

HERBEL, Berniece Siler Brewer - See Berniece Sprinkle

HERBEL, Bertha
b. Feb. 16, 1909, Hooker, Oklahoma
d. May 30, 2000, Phoenix, Arizona
Family from Russia (village unknown)
From The Greeley Tribune - Thursday, June 1, 2000
Daughter of Gotfried and Mary (Oblander) Herbel. On Jan. 12, 1927, she married Jake SCHNEIDER in Lyons, Kan. He died Dec. 5, 1987. Survivors are a daughter, Rita Weingardt; a son, Jack Schneider; two sisters, Mary Bauming of Greeley and Tillie Stroh of Hutchinson, Kan.; a brother, Alvin Herbel of Denver.

HERBEL, Carl
b. 11 May 1909 - Lucas, Kansas
d. 16 Aug 1981 - Lucas, Kansas
From the Glenn Mueller collection
Born to David and Anna Heinze Herbel. He married Elsie K. KAUFMAN on November 7, 1935, at Debuque, Kansas. She survives at the home. Other survivors include 2 sons, Norman and Clayton, both of Lucas; 1 daughter, Mrs. Barbara Reeves, Lucas; one brother, Alex, Lucas; sisters, Mrs. Eva Kvasnicka, Lucas, and Mrs. Marie Vonada, Sylvan Grove; 5 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

HERBEL, Catherine Elizabeth
b. 27 Aug 1843 - Dreispitz, Russia
d. 10 Mar 1925 - Wilson, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller collection
Mrs. Steinle grew to womanhood in Russia where she was united in holy marriage to Mr. Fred STEINLE March 1862. This this union there were born two children. Mr. Steinle with his family and father and mother came to America July 3, 1878. Her husband died in 1918. A son died April 1921. Those whom she leaves to mourn her loss are: a son, David C. Steinle, thirteen grandchildren, and a number of friends. Burial in Wilson Cemetery.

HERBEL, Catherine Elizabeth
From Dreastasc, Russia
b. 27 Aug 1843 - Dreastasc, Russia
d. 10 Mar 1925 - Wilson, Kansas
From Obituary
She married Mr. Fred STEINLE, March 1862. To this union there were born two children. Mr. Steinle with his family and father and mother came to America July 3, 1878. Her husband died in 1918. A son died April, 1921. Those whom she leaves to mourn her loss are a son, David C. Steinle.

HERBEL, Charles C.
b. 12 Jul 1919 - Herington, Kansas
d. 8 Jun 1997 - Salina, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller collection
He was preceded in death by an infant son, James, and an infant grandson. Survivors include two sons, Mike of Herington sand David of Inman; five daughters, Patricia Cox of Abilene, Linda Stone of Ottawa. Terry Bricker of Escondido, Calif., Melanie Nuss of Herington and Susan Wolf of Whitehouse, Texas, a brother, Harry of Herington; two sisters, Virginia Phelps and Irene "Hon" Castleberry, both of Herington; 12 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Burial at Sunset Hill Cemetery, Herington.

HERBEL, Dan
b. 16 Feb 1911 - Dorrance, Kansas
d. 16 Oct 2005 - Russell, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller collection
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Marie, in 1956, and a son Norris, in 1990. Survivors include his wife, Thelma of Russell; a daughter, Joan Michaelis of Hoisington; two step-sons, Rick Biles and Gary Biles, both of Russell; a stepdaughter, Sara Billinger of Hill city; a brother, Leo of Russell; six sisters, Irene Dick of Russell, Vera Pejsha, Clara Casper and Leah Cooper, all of Wilson, Mollie Easter of Kansas City, Kan., and Elsie Root of McPherson; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Burial will be in St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Russell.

HERBEL, Dan
b. 16 Feb 1911 - Dorrance, Kansas
d. 16 Oct 1995 - Russell, Kansas
Son of Reinhardt and Mollie Neuvert Herbel. On September 22, 1932, he married Marie DICK. She died December 10,1956. He then married Thelma BILES in 1965. She survives. Other survivors are: daughter, Joan Michaelis; stepdaughter, Sara Billinger; stepsons, Gary and Rick Biles; sisters: Irene Dick, Russell; Vera Pejsha, Clara Casper, Leah Cooper all Wilson; Elsie Root, McPherson; Millie Easter, KansasCity, KS; brother: Leo Herbel, Russell.

HERBEL, David
b. 27 Nov 1943 - Reno, Nevada
d. 8 Aug 1984 - Russell, Kansas
Survivors are: daughter: Cella Marie Herbel; mother Elsie Mikulecky, Kanopolis; brother, Theodore Jr; sisters: Peggy Herbel, Ruth Mikulecky.

HERBEL, David
b. 30 May 1892 - Dreispitz, Russia
d. 15 Oct 1975 - LaCrosse, Kansas
He married Esther SCHEIDEMAN March 17, 1915, at Tampa. She died October 17, 1968. Survivors: son, Edward, Bison; daughters: Mrs Ruth Nelson, Great Bend; Mrs. Dorothy Baus, Wichita; brothers Alex, Reinhardt, Victor all Milwaukee, Wisc.

HERBEL, David
b. 9 Jun 1870 - Dreispitz, Russia
d. 7 Aug 1939 - Luray, Kansas
From the Glenn Mueller collection
Mr. Herbel was just a boy when his parents died, being about 7 years old when his mother died and 12 when his father died. He came to America in 1892 locating at Hillsboro, Kansas. He was married to Anna HEINZE on February 2,1899 at Dorrance, Kansas. Mr. Herbel leaves to mourn him, his wife and a grandson, Dwight Feil of the home, also the following children, Mrs. Fred Kvasnicka; Mrs. Oliver Vonada, Carl Herbel and Alex Herbel all of Lucas and Mrs. Reuben Galliart of Dorrance, Kansas; four grandsons and two granddaughters. Three daughters preceded Mr. Herbel in death, Mrs. Leone Feil having died on June 13, 1921, and two daughters died in infancy.

HERBEL, David
b. 15 Aug 1883 - Dreispitz, Russia
d. 8 May 1975 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Daily Star Hearld - Glenn Mueller collection
He came to the United States in 1906. He married Mollie SCHWEMMER in 1906 at Hillsborough, Kan. Survivors include his wife; eight sons, Alex of Lincolnville, Kan., Rudolph of Gentry, Ark., Edwin of Burbank, Calif., Robert of Van Nuys, Calif, Melvin and Raymond of Gering, LaVerne of Scottsbluff and David, serving with the Army; seven daughters, Mrs. Gabriel Deines of Burbank, Mrs. Chris Deines of Lincolnville, Mrs. Clarence Hass of Bartlesville, Okla, Mrs. Ronald Lucas of Marion, Kan., Mrs. George R. Mitchell of Boise, Id., Mrs. Jake Rein and Mrs. Alvin Bastron both of Scottsbluff, and 30 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

HERBEL, David
b. 30 Nov 1896 - Dorrance, Kansas
d. 10 Mar 1983 - Las Vegas, Nevada
From Newspaper Clipping and Glenn Mueller collection
Son of David and Julia Herbel. His wife, Alice, preceded him in death. Survivors are a son, Carl of DuBois, WY; a daughter, June Carter, of Las Vegas. Also a brother, Jake and three sisters, Marie Anschutz and Lydia Nuss of Dorrance; and Amelia Miller, Hoisington. A son died at birth. Also a brother, Reinhardt, preceded him in death a year ago.

HERBEL, David
b. 2 Oct 1883 - Germany
d. 21 July 1957 - Ellinwood, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller collection
He came to this country in his youth. Burial was in the Ellinwood cemetery. Mr. Herbel is survived by his widow, Anna, a daughter, Mrs. L. RF. Hood of Ellinwood; four sons, David, Jr. of Isabel, Edward of Great Bend and Manuel and Fred of Ellinwood; five grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Anna Heinze of Costa Mesa, Calif. Add'l Info. - Anna Herbel married Carl Heinze

HERBEL, David
b. 15 Aug 1883 - Dreispitz, Russia
d. May 1957 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
Scottsbluff Daily Star Hearld - May 9, 1957
He came to the United States in 1906. He married Mollie SCHWEMMER in 1906 at Hillsborough, Kan. Survivors include his wife; eight sons, Alex of Lincolnville, Kan., Rudolph of Gentry, Ark., Edwin of Burbank, Calif., Robert of Van Nuys, Calif., Melvin and Raymond of Gering, LaVerne of Scottsbluff and David, serving with the Army; seven daughters, Mrs. Gabriel Deines of Burbank, Mrs. Chris Deines of Lincolnville, Mrs. Clarence Haas of Bartlesvile, Okla., Mrs. Ronald Lucas, of Marion, Kan., Mrs. George R. Mitchell of Boise, Ida., Mrs. Jake Rein and Mrs. Alvin Bastron, both of Scottsbluff, and 30 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

HERBEL, David
b. 10 Mar 1864 - Dreispitz, Russia
d. 1940 - Dorrance, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Herbel (different then the obit above). At the age of 19 years, he decided to come to America. He then worked to send his dear old Mother and Younger brother, Gotfred money to live on. At Claflin, KS, he met and married Julia STEINLE LONGHOFER in 1893. Mr. and Mrs. Herbel were blessed with six children, three boys and three girls. In the year 1900 Mr. Herbel sent money out to Dreispitz, Russia and brought his Mother and younger brother Gotfred to the United States where they stayed with him until he was married in 1904. The Old Homestead, 1 mile south and 1 1/2 miles west of Dorrance, now is owned by Reinhart & wife Julia and is occupied by their son Everett and his wife. (Lots of interesting information on how David got to the US.)

HERBEL, David
b. 2 Oct 1883 - Germany
d. 21 Jul 1957
From Glenn Mueller collection
He came to this country in his youth. Burial was in the Ellinwood cemetery.
Mr. Herbel is survived by his widow, Anna, a daughter, Mrs. L. F. Hood of Ellinwood; four sons, David Jr., of Isabel, Edward of Great Bend and Manual and Fred of Ellinwood, five grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Anna Heinze of Costa Mesa, California.

HERBEL, David Wayne
b. 22 Nov 1909 - Dreispitz, Russia
d. 8 March 1992 - Pratt, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller collection
Son of David and Anna Miller Herbel. On Nov. 27, 1935, he married Gertrude SPARKS at Sylvia. She survives. Other survivors include: a daughter, Karen Chinn, Pratt; a son, Hal David, Brush, Colo.; two brothers, Fred, Ellinwood, and Manual, Salina; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Burial will be in the Cairo Cemetery, Cairo.

HERBEL, Della S. - See Della S. Kaufman

HERBEL, Don
b. 4 Aug 1935 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 15 Apr 2005 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Monday, April 18, 2005, Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, April 18, 2005. Burial will be in Hillsboro M.B. Cemetery, Hillsboro. Son of Fritz and Anna Reissig Herbel. In 1972, he married Marla JARVIS at Laramie, Wyo. She survives.

HERBEL, Edward
b. 17 May 1916 - Tampa, Kansas
d. 20 Nov 1997 - Great Bend, Kansas
Son of David & Esther Scheideman Herbel. He married Naomi SCHRINER on January 30, 1939, Hutchinson. Survivors: wife; sons: Jerry, Robert, David; sister Dorothy Baus, Wichita. Preceded in death by sister, Ruth Nelson.

HERBEL, Elise D. Mikulecky - See Elsie D. Herber

HERBEL, Emma Jean - See Emma Jean Turner

HERBEL, Eva Elizabeth
Family from Dreispitz, Russia
b. 18 Oct 1902 Marion County, Kansas
d. 5 Sep 1999 Lucas, Kansas
She was the second child born to David and Anna (Heinze) Herbel. She married Fred J. KVASNICKA February 12, 1925 at Lucas. They had two children, Anna Marie and William. Fred died March 3, 1970. In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by her daughter, Anna Marie in 1952 and all of her siblings: brothers, Alex and Carl Herbel and sisters, Leona Feil, Leah Galliart and Marie Vonada. She is survived by her son William ("Bill") and his wife, Connie of Sparks, Nevada.

HERBEL, Eva F. - See Eva F. Mohr

HERBEL, Faye E. - See Faye E. Lanning

HERBEL, Floyd
b. 3 Aug 1911 - Durham, Kansas
d. 1 May 1993 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
Survivors include a brother, Arnold of Lehigh; and two sisters, Helen Barsch of Waco, Texas, and Junice J. Samms of Junction City. Burial will be in the Durham Baptist Cemetery, rural Durham.

HERBEL, Francis S.
b. 29 Jul 1926 - Durham, Kansas
d. 14 Sep 1987 - Lincolnville, Kanss
From Glenn Mueller collection
Survivors include his wife, LaVaugh, of the home; two sons, Bradford Vaughn of Kansas City, Mo.; and Brian Francis of Roeland Park; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Herbel of Durham; a brother, Willis of Tampa, and a sister, Jean Miesse of Marion. Burial will be in the Athelstane Cemetery, Longford.

HERBEL, George H.
b. 12 Jan 1901 - Durham, Kansas
d. 2 Jun 1998 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller collection
His wife, Louise GEIS, preceded him in death. ( She died March 16, 1991.) Survivors include a son, Willis of Tampa, a daughter, Jean Miesse of Marion; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Burial will be in the Durham Park Cemetery, rural Durham.

HERBEL, George
b. 19 Jan 1898, Dreispitz, Russia
d. 15 Jan 1974
Eldest son of George and Julia Schira Herbel. After the death of his parents and the loss of the family farm to the Russian government, he came to America, arriving in Galveston, Texas, in 1913. He traveled to Lucas and worked with his uncle, Dave Herbel. On June 4, 1923, in Lucas he married Amalie (Mollie) KELLER also of Dreispitz, Russia. Three sons were born to this union, Ruben, Sam and Harold. He was preceded in death by a brother, Gottfried, and a sister, Mollie, of Dreispitz. His wife, Mollie, died in 1966.

HERBEL, Gertrude Flora - See Gertrude Flora Sparks

HERBEL, Godfrey F.
b. 4 Jul 1891 Saratov, Russia
d. 26 Oct 1967, Hillsboro, Marion, Kansas
Son of David and Barbara Steinle Herbel. At the age of seven he came to the United States with his parents, and the family settled in Hillsboro. On August 6, 1926, he married Anna Elizabeth REISSIG. Surviving are his widow Anna; three sons and families: Robert, Don Jack; two brothers, David of Lodi, California and Jake of Hillsboro. His parents, three brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.

HERBEL, Hannah Pauline
b. 23 Jan 1912 - Lucas, Kansas
d. 9 Feb 1984 - Russell, Kansas
She married Arthur HOSKINS. He died in 1935. She married Authur STEWARD. He died in 1950. Survivors are: son, Emmett Hoskins; daughters: Dorothy Allen, Patricia Wright, Gladys Burns; brother Adam Herbel, Russell.

HERBEL, Herbert L.
b. 15 Mar 1911, Hillsboro
d. 2 Jul 1982, Wichita
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Lovie BEUHLER October 8, 1937, Bushton. Survivors: widow; son, Michael F.; daughters: Susan Herbel, Hellen Callaway; brother, Charles, Hugoton; sister, Rhea Milham, Abilene.

HERBEL, Hulda
b. 24 Nov 1914, Tampa, Kansas
d. 18 Oct 2000, Wilson, Kansas
From Ellsworth Reporter - Thursday, October 26, 2000
Daughter of Henry D. and Anna Hefley Herbel. In 1934, she married Henry V. HERBEL at Russell. He preceded her in death. Survivors include two sons, Delwin and Kenneth D.; two daughters, Charlett A. Bruce and Shirley Holt; a sister, Leona Keys, Russell. She was preceded in death by two brothers and seven sisters. The Hays Daily News, shows Hulda’s parents to be Henry D. and Anna Hefley Dick.

HERBEL, Hulda
b. 24 Nov 1914 - Tampa, Kansas
d. 18 Oct 2000 - Wilson, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller collection
Survivors include two sons, Delwin of Salina and Kenneth D. of Omaha, Neb.; two daughters, Charlett A. Bruce o f Wilson and Shirley Holt of Salina; a sister, Leona Keys of Russell; nine grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Wilson City Cemetery.

HERBEL, Irene
b. 8 May 1918 - Lucas, Kansas
d. 16 Oct 2005 - Marion, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Wednesday, October 19, 2005, Hillsboro Star Journal - Thursday, October 20, 2005
Daughter of David and Mollie (Schwemmer) Herbel. On Jan. 23, 1938, she married Ronald LUCAS at Marion. He died in 1961. In 1972, she married Frank KREUTZMAN. She was preceded in death by her parents; four sisters; seven brothers; daughter, Delores; and husbands, Ronald and Frank. Survivors include two daughters, Bonnie Schmidt of Marion and Darlene Siebert of Wichita; a stepdaughter, Debra Kreutzman of Wichita; two brothers, David Herbel Jr. of Wichita Falls, Texas, and Raymond Herbel of Scottsbluff, Neb.; three sisters, Helen Mitchell of Burbank, Calif., Roberta Rein of Mitchell, Neb., and Esther Bastron of Scottsbluff; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Marion Cemetery.

HERBEL, Irene E. - See Irene E. Kilian

HERBEL, Irene
b. 15 Jul 1916 - Kansas
d. 22 Feb 2007 - Russell, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Sunday, February 25, 2007
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ben (DICK); a son, Denney Jerome Dick; and a daughter, Deloris Dick. Survivors include a brother, Leo Herbel of Russell; three sisters, Elsie Root of Russell, Vera Pejsha of Wilson and Molly Easter of Kansas City, Kan.; six grandsons; and 10 great-grandchildren. Burial will be in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery. Note: She was born to Reinhart and Mollie (Neubert) Herbel. She married Benjamin Dick on Sept. 22, 1932 near Dorrance.

HERBEL, Jake
b. 1 Aug 1898, Dreispitz, Russia
d. 31 Jan. 1970, Hillsboro, Marion, Kansas
Son of David and Barbara Steinle Herbel. The family came to Hillsboro in 1898. On June 12, 1922, he and Tillie (Otillia) REISWIG were married. He is survived by his wife, Tillie; a daughter, Mrs. Leroy (Lois) Hiebert, a son, Gary Herbel

HERBEL, Jake
b. 14 Apr 1907, Dorrance, Kansas
d. 16 Jul 2000, Russell, Kansas
From The Ellsworth Reporter - Thursday, July 20, 2000
Survivors include his wife, Minnie HERBEL; a daughter, Marillyn Betts.

HERBEL, Jake
b. 14 April 1907 - Dorrance, Kansas
d. 16 July 2000 - Russell, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller collection
Survivors include his wife, Minnie of the home, a daughter, Marilyn Betts of McCook, Neb.; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Dorrance City Cemetery.

HERBEL, Josephine - See Josephine Boxberger

HERBEL, Julia - See Julia Meier

HERBEL, Katherine J.
b. 10 August 1924 - Plainville, Kansas
d. 9 May 2004 - Hays, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Tuesday, May 11, 2004, The Hays Daily News - Tuesday, May 11, 2004
Born to Andrew and Bertha M. (Francis) Herbel. She married Charles C. Crow Sr. on Oct. 14, 1947, in Hays. Her husband, Charles C. CROW, Sr.., died in 1983. Survivors include three sons, Terry of St. Louis, Steve of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Charles Jr. of Olathe; two daughters, Karen Ohmart of Hays and Janet Sutter of Beloit; a sister, Lhea Stilla of Orlando, Fla. She was preceded in death by a brother, Andrew David Herbel. Burial will be in Fort Hays Memorial Gardens.

HERBEL, Kenneth D.
b. 7 Apr 1937 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 6 Feb. 2001 - Omaha, Nebraska
From Salina Journal - Saturday, February 10, 2001
Survivors include a brother, Delwin; and two sisters, Charlett Bruce and Shirley Holt. Son of Henry and Hulda Dick Herbel.

HERBEL, Kenneth D.
b. 7 Apr 1938 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 6 Feb 2001 - Omaha, Nebraska
From Glenn Mueller Collection
Survivors include a brother, Delwin of Salina, Kansas, and two sisters, Charlett Bruce of Wilson, Kansas, and Shirley Holt of Salina. Burial at Wilson City Cemetery.

HERBEL, Laura
b. 22 Dec 1906 - Dorrance, Kansas
d. 20 March 1997 - Russell, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller collection
WILSON - Laura Stoppel.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry; two sons, Richard and Carles; and a great-granddaughter. Survivors include two sons, Norman of Lawrence and Paul of Wilson; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Wilson City Cemetery.

HERBEL, Laura
b. 22 Dec 1906 - Dorrance, Kansas
d. 20 Mar 1997 - Russell, Kansas
Daughter of Jacob & Anna Steinle Herbel. She married Henry STOPPEL June 15, 1924. He preceded her in death, and also son,Richard, and great-granddaughter, Carlie Jo Stiles. Survivors are: sons: Norman, Lawrence; Paul, Wilson.

HERBEL, Leah
b. 11 June 1906 - Durham, Kansas
d. 1 Nov 1980 - Wilson, Kansas
From Heinrich Galliart/Galyardt Family History - Glenn Mueller collection
Mrs. Reuben Galliart, Leah Helene, the daughter of Dave and Anna Herbel, was born June 11, 1906, at Durham, Kansas. In Lucas, September 2, 1926, she was united in marriage to Reuben GALLIART She is survived by her husband and 2 children: Mrs. Evelyene Herriman of Kansas City; Dale Galliart of Orion, Illinois. Also 2 brothers and two sisters: Carl and Alex Herbel of Lucas and Mrs. Eva Kvasnicka of Lucas. Four grandchildren; Jerry Walker, Colorado Springs, Colo. Ruth (Bruce) Walker, Denver, Col., Michael and Mark Galliart, Orion, Ill. Also one great-grandson.

HERBEL, Leah
b. 25 May 1909, Dorrance, Kansas
d. 1 Jun 2000, Wilson, Kansas
From The Ellsworth Reporter - Thursday, June 8, 2000
She was preceded in death by her husband, Oliver COOPER; and an infant son, Daryl. Survivors include three daughters, Dorothy Bear, Ella Mae Discoll, and Marlene Baral; four sisters, Erika Dick and Elsie Roots, both of Russell, Vera Prejsha of Wilson, and Molly Monecbaiz of Topeka; a brother, Leo Herbel.

HERBEL, Leah
b. 25 May 1909 - Dorrance, Kansas
d. 1 Jun 2000 - Wilson, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller collection
She was preceded in death by her husband, Oliver (COOPER); and an infant son, Daryl.
Survivors include three daughters, Dorothy Bear and Ella Mae Driscoll, both of Russell, and Marlene Baral of Bunker Hill; four sisters, Irene Dick and Elsie Root, both of Russell, Vera Pejsha of Wilson and Molly Monecbaiz of Topeka; a brother, Leo Herbel of Russell; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren.
Burial will be in Lucas City Cemetery.

HERBEL, Leah Helene
b. 11 Jun 1906 - Durham, Kansas
d. 1 Nov 1980 - Wilson, Kansas
From OBIT
Daughter of Dave and Anna Herbel. In Lucas, Sept. 2, 1926, she was united in marriage to Reuben GALLIART. She is survived by her husband, son Dale, Orian,Ill; dau Mrs Evelyne Herriman, K.C., MO.; bros Carl Herbel & Alex Herbel, both Lucas; sisters Mrs. Eva Kvasnicka & Mrs. Marie Vonda, both Lucas; 4 grandchildren, Jeffry Walker, Colo. Springs, CO;Bruce Walker, Denver, CO; Michael and Mark Galliart, Orion, IL; 1 gt-grandson. Burial in the Dorrance Cem.

HERBEL, Lena
b. 31 Aug 1905 - Dorrance, Kansas
d. 18 Apr 1980 - DeSoto, Kansas
She married Walter A. KAUFMAN on April 29, 1924, at Dorrance. He died September 4, 1977. Survivors are: daughters: Mrs Berniece Simpson, DeSoto; Mrs Ella Mae Siefert, Russell; Mrs Norma Jean Wood, Lake Katrine, N.Y.; Mrs Carol Ann Salber, Lawrence; sister Mrs Laura Stoppel, Wilson.

HERBEL, Levien John
b. 21 Jun 1918 - Optima, Oklahoma
d. 28 Aug 1991 - Ulysses, Kansas
Son of David & Rosa Bollinger Herbel. Married on August 6, 1938, (Name of wife not furnished). Survivors include: daughter, Gretchen Gee; brother, Edwin Herbel, Hooker, Okla.

HERBEL, Louise - See Louise Geis

HERBEL, Lydia
b. 28 Mar 1903, Dorrance
d. 10 Oct 1991, Lyons
From Newspaper Clipping
Daughter of Reuben and Julia Steinle Herbel. She married Reuben NUSS May 7, 1922, Dorrance. Survivors: son, LaVerne, Wilson; daughters: Ruby Mitchell, Great Bend; Doris Janssen, Lyons; brother, Jake Herbel.

HERBEL, Lydia
b. 28 Mar 1903 - Dorrance, Kansas
d. 10 Oct 1991 - Lyons, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller collection
LYONS - Lydia Nuss.
Her husband, Reuben, died in 1976 . Survivors include a son, LaVerne of Wilson; two daughters, Ruby Mitchell of Great Bend and Doris Janssen of Lyons; a brother, Jake Herbel of Dorrance; nine grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Wilson City Cemetery.

HERBEL, Manuel
b. 21 Apr 1917 - Ellinwood, Kansas
d. 3 Feb 2002 - Arkansas City, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller collection
Survivors include his wife, Faye E. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park, Salina.

HERBEL, Maria
b. 20 Apr 1879 - Russia
d. 1965- Elgin, North Dakota
From North Dakota, 1965
Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Herbel. She married Reinhart HEINITZ on June 23, 1897, at Mountain Lake, Minn. He preceded her in death, as did two sons and one daughter. Survivors include six sons, Reinhart, Drummond, Mont.; Alex, Carson; Jake, Morristown, SD; John, Clinton, Iowa; Fred, Minot; and George, Florence, Ariz.; one daughter, Mrs. Floyd (Lydia) Seymour, Rhinelander, Wisc. She came to the United States in 1896, settling near Mountain Lake.

HERBEL, Marie
Family from Dreispitz, Russia
b. 1 Apr 1904, Durham, Kansas
d. 14 Oct 1998, Salina, Kansas
Her husband, Oliver Vondra, died in 1989. Survivors include a brother, Alex Herbel, Lucas; and a sister, Eva Kvasnicka, Lucas.

HERBEL, Marie
b. 30 Apr 1897 - Claflin, Kansas
d. 7 Apr 1991 - Ellinwood, Kansas
Daughter of George & Marie Herbel Galyardt. Married. George D. MILLER, SR. on August 17, 1919, at Ellinwood. He died December 15, 1980.

HERBEL, Marie K.
b. 8 Mar 1898, Dorrance
d. 18 Dec 1990, Ellsworth
From Hutchinson News - December 20, 1990
Daughter of Dave and Julia Steinle Herbel. She married Henry G. ANSCHUTZ at Dorrance. He died in 1936. Survivors include: a son, Wilbert Anschutz.

HERBEL, Marie
b. 1 Apr 1904 - Durham, Kansas
d. 14 Oct 1998 - Salina, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller collection
Daughter of David and Anna (Heinze) Herbel. On September 11, 1924, she was united in marriage to with Oliver VONADA. Oliver died November 18,1989. In addition to Oliver and her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Carl Herbel and four sisters: Leah Galliart, Leona Feil, and infant sister, Marie and a young sister, Esther. Her survivors include a sister, Eva Kvasnicka and a brother, Alex Herbel, both of Lucas and many nieces and nephews and friends. Rhoda McAllister was the organist. Steve Schultz was vocalist. Serving as casket bearers were: Don Feil, Leon Feil, Jon Herbel, Herry Hlad, Ray Keller and Lowell Vonada. Burial was in the Lucas Cemetery.

HERBEL, Marie K.
b. 8 Mar 1898 - Dorrance, Kansas
d. 18 Dec 1990 - Ellsworth, Kansas
From Newspaper clipping
Dorrance - Marie K. Anschutz.
Her husband, Henry G.., died in 1936. Survivors include a son, Wilbert of Dorrance; a granddaughter; and two gt. grandchildren. Burial will be n the Dorrance City Cemetery.

HERBEL, Marie Katharina
b. 15 Aug 1858 - Dreispitz, Russia
d. 18 Mar 1947 - Great Bend, Kansas
Obituary from Ellinwood Leader - March 27, 1947
Miss Herbel and Mr. George GALLIART were married in Russia Dec. 5, 1884. Several years later Mr. and Mrs. Galliart, and some of their children, who were born in Russia, came to this country. The marriage was blessed with eight children. Mr. Galliart passed away June 4, 1931. Four of her children also preceded Mrs. Galliart in death. She is mourned by two sons, Adam Galliart of Larned and Reinhard of Ellinwood; two daughters, Mrs. George Miller and Mrs. Harry Sieker of Ellinwood and by the widows of two of her sons, Mrs. Fronia Galliart of Lyons and Mrs. Amalia Galliart of Hutchinson. Fourteen grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren survive. One grandson, Fred Galliart, died in battle during World War II. Burial was in the Ellinwood Cemetery.

HERBEL, Mary Klein - See Mary Klein Keller

HERBEL, Mary
b. 26 July 1898 - Dreispitz, Russia
d. 5 Oct 1978 - McPherson, Kansas
Married Henry A. KLATT on December 8, 1926, in Hutchinson. Survivors are: sisters: Mrs. Orville Blackman, Mrs. Fred Miller, both of McPherson; Mrs Jay Beaston, Marion.

HERBEL, Mildred Cheesman - See Mildred Francis

HERBEL, Mollie - See Mollie Schwemmer

HERBEL, Naomi - See Naomi Schriner

HERBEL, O'Tillie - See O'Tillie Reiswig

HERBEL, Peggy May
b. 13 Jan 1942 - Carson City, Nevada
d. 29 Jan 2005 - Kansas City, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - February 1, 2005
Born to Theodore and Elsie D. (Herber) Herbel Sr. She married Myron H. KORNMEYER on June 4, 1960, in Russell. They were divorced in 1971. Survivors include a son, Dana M. Herbel, Parsons, a brother, Ted Herbel, Russell; a sister, Ruthie Turner, Kanopolis; and four grandchildren. Burial in St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Russell.

HERBEL, Reinhard
b. 20 May 1847 - Dreispitz, Volga
d. 23 February 1924 - Rusk Lake, SK
From Heritage Review - 28 January 1998
Buried 25 February 1924 Lutheran Cemetery near Rush Lake, SK. Married Christine KLEIN (died 1892) in 1870. 4 children (Alexander died 1895, 3 years). Survivors: 2 sons: Reinhard (SK), David (Kansas), 1 daughter Amelia (Kansas)

HERBEL, Reinhard
b. 20 May 1847 - Dreispitz, Volga
d. 23 Feb 1924 - Rush Lake, SK
From Heritage Review, Vol. 28, No. 1, March 1998
DFP 6 May, Nr 2604
Reinhard Herbel, born 20 May 1847 - Dreispitz, Volga. Married Christine KLEIN (Died 1892) in 1870. 4 children (Alexander died 1895, years). Survivors: 2 sons, Reinhard (SK), David (KS); 1 daughter, Amelia (KS)

HERBEL, Reinhart
Spouse's Family from Dreispitz, Russia
b. 13 Oct 1901, Dorrance, Kansas
d. 5 Mar 1982, Salina, Kansas
Parents were Dave and Julia Herbel. He married Julia Meier at Dorrance, Kansas, on June 14, 1925. They were blessed with two sons and one daughter. He leaves to mourn his wife, Julia, sons Everett and wife, Vivian, Eugene and wife, Virginia; daughter Julia Mae Zahradnik; two grandsons, Jay Dee Zahradnik and Vern Dale Herbel; two granddaughters, Vicki (Herbel) Ishmael and husband, Ned and Jenise Dawn Zahradnik; a step grandson, Terry Hubbs and wife Susan; three sisters, Marie Anschuz and Lydia Nuss, Dorrance,Kansas, Amelia Miller, Hoisington, Kansas; two brothers, Jake Herbel, Dorrance, Kansas, and David Herbel, Las Vegas, Nevada. Additional information: Reinhart Herbel passed away on the same day as Lydia Steinle Fritzler. Virginia Fritzler Herbel is the daughter of Lydia Steinle Fritzler and the wife of Eugene Herbel, who is the son of Reinhart and Julia (Meier) Herbel.

HERBEL, Reinhart
b. 20 May 1847 - Dreispitz, Russia
d. 23 Feb 1924 - Rush Lake, SK
From Heritage Review, Vol. 28, No. 1 - March 1998 - #1117, DP 6 May 1924 Nr 2604
Reinhard Herbel b. 20 May 1847, Dreispitz, Volga, m 1870, died 23 Feb 1924 - Lutheran Cemetery near Rush Lake, SK. m Christine Klein (d. 1892); children 4 (Alexander d 1895, 3y) Survivors 2 sons: Reinhard (SK), David (KS), 1 daughter Amalia (KS)

HERBEL, Reuben George
b. 30 May 1924 - Colby, Kansas
d. 2 Sep 2003 - Colby, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Thursday , September 4, 2003
Survivors include two brothers, Sam A. of Oakley and Harold F. of Colby.
Burial will be in Beulah Cemetery, Colby.
Additional information - Reuben was the son of George and Amalia Keller Herbel. Amalia was the first wife of Chris Keller. Chris Keller's second wife was Lydia Meier. Amelia married George Herbel on June 4, 1923. Reuben was predeceased by two half-brothers and two half-sisters.

HERBEL, Sally or Sandy
b. 2 Sep 1910 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 15 Sep 1998 - Salina, Kansas
Daughter of Gottfried and Maria Galyardt Herbel. On May 28, 1949, she married Fred MILLER, at McPherson. He died June 18, 1993. Survivors are: stepdaughters (names not shown); brothers: Godfrey Herbel, Hot Desert Springs, Ca; and Victor Herbel.

HERBEL, Thelma Biles - See Thelma Cain

HERBEL, Theodore, Sr.
b. 21 Jan 1914 , Hunter
d. 31 Oct 1976, Russell
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Elsie HERBER October 16, 1937. Survivors: sons: Theodore Jr., David; daughter,Peggy; brother, Adam, Russell; sister, Mrs. Hannah Steward, Russell.

HERBEL, Tillie M.
b. 8 Nov 1899, Lehigh, Kansas
d. 25 Oct 2000, Hutchinson, Kansas
From Hutchinson News - October 26, 2000
Daughter of Geodfried and Mary Oblander Herbel. In 1919, she married Alex STROH at Hooker, Okla. He died May 19, 1975. Survivors include: a son, the Rev. Albert Stroh, Hutchinson; a daughter, Norma Trego, Hutchinson; a brother, Alvin, Denver; a sister, Mary Lee Bauming, Greeley, Colo. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Dorothy Miller; a brother, Harry; four sisters, Olinda Reece, Theresa Schumacher, Selma Warner, and Bertha Schneider.

HERBEL, Tillie M.
b. 8 Nov 1899 - Lehigh, Kansas
d. 25 Oct 2000 - Hutchinson, Kansas
Daughter of Geodfried and Mary Oblander Herbel. In 1919, she married Alex STROH at Hooker, Okla. He died May 19,1975. Survivors include: a son, the Rev. Albert Stroh, Hutchinson; daughter, Norma Trego, Hutchinson; a brother, Alvin, Denver; a sister, Mary Lee Bauming, Greeley, Colo.; eight grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; 34 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Dorothy Miller; a brother, Harry; four sisters, Olinda Reece, Theresa Schumacher, Selma Warner, Bertha Schneider, and a granddaughter. Graveside service will be at 2pm Friday in Chase Cemetery, Chase.

HERBEL, Velma Jean - See Velma Jean Mathews

HERBEL, Vernetta Jean
b. 17 May 1935, Tampa, Kansas
d. 25 Jun 1999, Marion, Kansas
From Salina Journal - June 30, 1999
Survivors include her husband, J. B. MIESSE; a son, Jay; a daughter, Cynthia Louise; a brother, Willis Herbel.

HERBEL, Victor
b. Sept. 15, 1913
d. 3 May 2002, Hillsboro, Kansas
From The Wichita Eagle, Sunday, May 5, 2002, Hillsboro Star Journal,May 9, 2002
Son of Gottfried and Marie (Galyardt) Herbel, he was the youngest of 10 children. He married Gwydotta DeLAIR on June 26, 1940. Survivors include his wife of Hillsboro; daughters, Vicki and husband Sheldon Steinle and Tuss and husband Alan Ludvickson; son, Dennis; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

HERBER, Conrad John
b. 15 Aug 1889 - Neiermonjou, Russia
d. 3 Nov 1980 - Russell, Kansas
He married Alma Clara STRECKER on May 15, 1913, in Russell. She died April 28, 1966.

HERBER, Dale Henry
b. 28 Oct. 1947, Shattuck, Oklahoma
d. 17 Nov 1979, Dallas, Texas
He married DeLea BURGTORF in 1969. Survivors include his wife, his three sons, Paul, Mark and John; his parents: George and Pauline Herber; one sister, Marilyn Dersch; grandparents, Walter and Violet Starbuck, and Jacob Herber.

HERBER, David G.
b. 5 Feb 1911 - Shattuck, Oklahoma
d. 4 Sep 2002 - Shattuck, Oklahoma
From Northwest Oklahoman - September 12, 2002
He was the son of George and Katie Herber and the oldest of seven sons. David was united in marriage to Emma KRAFT, daughter of George and Katie Kraft in 1932. Two children were born to this union. Son, Melvin and daughter, LaVeta. Emma died in 1944 David married Jewel RUMMERFIELD in 1947. Jewell died in January 1977. David married Irene PUDWILL in 1978. Irene passed away later after a lengthy illness April 1996. David married Molly KRAFT Herber in May 1997. Molly died in November 2001. Preceding David in death were his parents, his wives, Emma, Jewell, Irene and Molly, and also three brothers, Alex, Bill and Harry. Survivors include: son, Melvin, of Dallas, Tex.; daughter, LaVeta of Orlando, Fla.; adopted daughter, Cheryl of San Ramon, Calif.; step-daughter, Marcy of Bridgeport, Tex., and step-son Vernon of Antioch, Calif.; three brothers, Fritz of Shattuck, Leo of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Ray of Loma Linda, Calif.; four grandchildren: Jacque Small of Keene, Tex.,, Vickie Sellers of Burleson, Tex., Randy Graves of Errien Springs, Miss., and Kevin Graves of Burleson, Tex; 10 great-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Interment followed in the Seventh-day Adventist Cemetery south of Shattuck.

HERBER, Elma D.
b. 8 Oct 1901, Ellsworth County
d. 6 Feb 1986, Ellsworth
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Jacob STEINLE April 28, 1920, Russell. He preceded her in death. Survivors: one son, Leonard, Bunker Hill; sister, Elsie Meier, Dorrance; brother, Ray Herber, Wilson.

HERBER, Elsie D.
b. 23 Apr 1920, Russell County
d. 20 Mar 1994, Salina
From Newspaper Clipping
Daughter of Carl and Bertha Hilgenberg Herber. She married Ted HERBEL October 16, 1937, at Hays. He died October 31, 1976. She married Maurice MIKULECKY October 17, 1957. He died June 28, 1974. Survivors include one son, Theodore Herbel Jr.; two daughters, Peggy Herbel and Ruth Turner; one brother, Raymond Herber of Omaha, Neb.; two sisters, Marie Herber of Ellsworth and Adaline Bohnen of Dorrance.

HERBER, Elsie
b. 23 Apr 1920 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 20 Mar 1994 - Salina, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller collection
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Ted HERBEL, in 1976; her second husband, Maurice MIKULECKY in 1974, and a son, David Herbel, in 1964.
Survivors include a son, Theodore Herbel, Jr. of Russell; two daughters, Peggy Herbel of Russell and Ruth Turner of Salina; a brother, Raymond Herber of Omaha, Neb.; two sisters, Marie Herber of Ellsworth and Adeline Bohnen of Dorrance, eight grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Burial will be in Ellsworth Cemetery.

HERBER, Helen Beta
b. 29 Nov 1913 - Wilson, Kansas
d. 7 May 1993 - Wilson, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection*
Daughter of Carl and Bertha (Hilgenberg) Herber. On November 28, 1936, she married James R. BUNKER, in Lincoln. He died November 21, 1987. Survivors are: son, Jimmie Bunker, Dorrance; daughters: Jane Overy, Searchlight, NV; Carolee Peterson, North Hollywood, CA; brother: Raymond Herber, Omaha, NE; sisters: Elsie Mikulecky, Kanopolis; Mary Herber, Ellsworth; Adeline Bohnen, Dorrance; 4 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson. Burial in Dorrance cemetery.

HERBER, Henry G.
b. 30 Sep 1911, Wilson
d. 7 Aug 1995, Lincoln
From Great Bend Tribune - August 8, 1995
Son of Phillip and Mary Ann Herber. He married Nora A. NOON April 7, 1934, at Lincoln. She died April 17, 1990.

HERBER, Irene
b. 11 Apr 1913, Shattuck
d. 23 Apr 1996, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Survivors: husband, Dave, Shattuck; son, Robert Pudwill, and sisters, Betty Lou Forss, Walla Walla, WA and Eva Lee Hunter, Elk City,OK

HERBER, Julia
Kraft, Russia
b. Abt 1889 - Russia
d. 23 Mar 1972 - Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada
Internment took place at Riverside cemetery. Julia Herber was born and educated in Russia, where in 1907 she married David REICHERT. They came to Canada in 1912. Surviving are three sons: Charles at Winnipeg, Henry at New Westminster, British Columbia, and Ralph at Dauphin; two daughters: Mrs. Thomas Scrace (Kathy) at Saskatoon and Mrs. Robert V. McDonald (Esther) at Winnipeg. There are 13 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Mrs. Reichert was predeceased by her husband in 1960 and by a son, David, in 1964. NOTE: Robert McDonald's grandparents came from the village of Kraft, emigrating in 1911 through Ellis Island to Canada.

HERBER, Laverne F.
b. 4 Oct 1926, Dubuque
d. 15 Nov 1994, Hays
From Great Bend Tribune - November 16, 1994
Daughter of Raymond C. and Mary F. Bechtel Herber. She married Menno L. HEFFEL June 25, 1944, at Dubuque. Survivors include her husband; one son, David Heffel; two daughters, Linda Becker Donita Cornwell.

HERBER, Laverne F.
b. 4 Oct 1926 - Dubuque, Kansas
d. 15 Nov 1994 - Hays, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller collection
OSBORNE - Laverne F. Heffel
Survivors include her husband, Meno L,. of Osborne; a son, David of Hays; two daughters, Lindas Becker of Plainville and Donita Cornwell of Osborne; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Dorrance City Cemetery.

HERBER, Lena Dorothy
b. 17 May 1902 - Wilson, Kansas
d. 4 Nov 1994 - Manhattan, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
Daughter of Martin and Anna (Funk) Herber. Survivors include one daughter, Loraine Parker of Manhattan; six grandchildren and eight gt. grandchildren. Burial at the Russell City Cemetery.

HERBER, Lorene - See Lorene Wunsch

HERBER, Marie Atrell
b. 26 Jun 1917, Gage, Oklahoma
d. 13 Sep 1994, Canton, Texas
Survivors: daughter, Diana; son Johnny Herber; sisters, Katherine Malloy, Gage, OK and Juanita Stiles, Wichita, KS; brother, Raymond Ferchau, Fresno, CA.

HERBER, Marie Keller - See Marie Klein

HERBER, Mary Katherine
b. 17 Mar 1868, Russia
d. 18 Jul 1958, Azusa, California
She was married to Fred HERBER in 1894. Had one son who died in infancy.

HERBER, Molly - See Molly Kraft

HERBER, Raymond C.
b. 21 May 1903 - Wilson, Kansas
d. 14 Nov 1992 - Ellsworth, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection*
Son of George and Mayme (Claussen) Herber. He married Mary BECHTEL in 1925. She died in February, 1969. On May 9, 1970, he married Elsie KEIL at Great Bend. Survivors includ his wife of the home; one daughter, LaVerne Heffel of Osborne; one stepson, Gerald D. Keil of Edmond, OK; three grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; 8 gt. grandchildren; 2 gt.gt. grandchildren; 2 step-gt.gt. grandchildren. Burial in the Wilson City Cemetery.

HERBER, Robert L
b. 19 Apr 1939 - Fort Collins, Colo.
d. 16 Apri 2006 - Cheyenne, Wyoming
From Star Tribune, Cheyenne, WY - 18 Apr 2006
Mr. Herder is survived by his wife, Delores, whom he married Feb. 14, 1993, in Loveland, Colo.; a step-son, Wayne Montey and his wife, Jean, of Cheyenne; a son Phillip Smith and his wife, Monti, of Redfield, S.D.; three daughters and son-in-laws, Donna and Warren Redinger of North Platte, Neb., Brenda and Kelly Musha of Embden, S.D., and Armedia and Dave Broeder of North Platte; a brother and sister-in-law, Don and Lori Herder of Loveland; seven sisters and three brother-in-laws, Hilda Geringer of Loveland, and Emma Lesser of Windsor, Colo., twin sisters, Betty and Harland Bragden of North Platte, Marie and Wally Sternberg of Windsor, Colo., Ester and Sam Cook of Longmont, Colo., and Maria Erlick and Amelia Ech, both of Greeley, Colo.; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lois and Amelia Herder; seven step-brothers; and five step sisters. Interment and cremation will be at Cheyenne Memorial Gardens.

HERBER, Wilmetta Irene
b. 12 Mar 1914 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 10 Sept 1990 - Hays, Kansas
From funeral card
Daughter of Conrad J. and Alma C. (Strecker) Herber. On April 10, 1947, she married Leon "Shorty" DUMLER , in Russell. To treasure and cherish her memory is her husband, Leon, of the home; a son, Mark L., of Russell; and two grandchildren, Traci and Nick. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother.
Clergy: Rev. Michael Kerr Organist: Sandy Krug. Soloist: Rudy Parker - "How Great Thou Art" and "Nearer My God to Thee". Casket Bearers: Alex, Jeff, Matthew & Martin Dumler; Eric O'Hara; and Roy Rein. Interment: St. John Lutheran Cemetery - Russell, KS

HERBER, Wyvonne - See Wyvonne Riffel

HERD, Mary E. - See Mary E. Nuss

HERDER, Katherine Elizabeth - See Katherine Elizabeth Schleining

HERDT, Alexander
b. 16 Jun1913 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
d. 26 Feb 2005 - Gering, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 2 Mar 2005
Inurnment at Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff. Son of George and Katherine (Gerlock) Herdt. He was united in marriage to Pauline HERDT, in 1932, in Moline, Ill. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Jack Miller of Scottsbluff; grandchildren, Jakie L. Miller and her fiancé, Dennis Kelley of Fort Collins, Colo. and Thane A. Miller and his wife, Kathi of Lakewood, Colo.; great-grandchildren, Ryan Michalek of Fort Collins, Jessica, Samantha, Joshua, Michael, and Thomas Miller all of Lakewood; brother, Henry Herdt of Silivas, Ill.; and many nieces and nephews. His parents, wife, son, Alfred Leroy Herdt, three brothers, and two sisters preceded him in death.

HERDT, Angelina Ruth
b. 17 Dec 1928 - Torrington, Wyoming
d. 5 Mar 2004 - Paradise Valley, Wyoming
From Casper Star Tribune, Casper, WY 82801 - 6 Mar 2004
Daughter of Pete and Lydia (Schriner) Herdt, Survivors include two sons, Terry and Gregg Page, both of Casper; a granddaughter; a grandson; brother, Roger, of Torrington; three nieces; and two nephews. She was preceded in death by an infant son, her parents, and a brother.

HERDT, Anna Elizabeth
b. 28 Aug 1904 - Barton County, Kansas
d. 5 Apr 1977 - Russell, Kansas
She married Pete SCHNEIDER, Jr. on January 1, 1921, in rural Barton County.

HERDT, Christina
b. 5 Sep 1947 - Russell, Kansas
d. 2 Feb 2003 - Wichita, Kansas
From Russell County News:
The daughter of Adam and Freda (Kehl) Herdt. Preceding her in death were her parents, and sisters Jo herdt and Judy Herdt Wheeler. Survivors include: a brother, Steve Herdt, Orlando, Fla; four sisters, Loretta Niedens, Wichita, and Vicki Nixon, Wichita, and Myrna Wells, Mound City, and Eva Dinkel, Valley Center; and a son Matthrew Whitfield, Towanda.

HERDT, Elmer Edwin
b. 8 Nov 1921 - Hoisington, Kansas
d. 3 Jun 1993 - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
From Newspaper Clippings
Son of John Edwin and Katherine Zimmerman Herdt. He married LaVerna Katherine PETZ Oct. 6, 1942, at Fort Leavenworth. Survivors include his wife of the home; one son, John Herdt of Duncan, Okla.; two daughters, Sherry Whitener of Ardmore and Karen Harris of Beaufort, S.C.; three sisters, Elsie Eagles of Hutchinson and Wilma Hardin and Thelma Lane, both of Great Bend; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Burial was at St. Mary's Cemetery in Ardmore.

HERDT, Frieda
b. 21 Apr 1922 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
d. 1 Sep 290093 - Torrington, Wyoming
From Casper Star Tribune, Casper, WY - 3 Sep 2003
Burial will follow in Valley View Cemetery. She was the daughter of David and Marie (Ziegler) Herdt. On Dec. 8, 1940, she married Con KELLER in Torrington. Survivors include her daughter, Evelyn Ahlbrandt, and her husband of Columbia, Mo.; two sisters, Esther Neider and Helen Maul, both of Torrington; two brothers and their wives, Leo and Ed Herdt, both of Torrington; six grandsons; a granddaughter; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a daughter, Nancy Hergert; a sister, Eva Heckman; and three brothers, Alec, David and Reuben.

HERDT, Harod Jake
b. 3 Jan 1927 - Fort Morgan, Colorado
d. 31 Mar 2002 - Lakewood, Colorado
From Denver Newspaper - April 4, 2002
Burial at Ft. Logan National Cemetery. He served in the Navy during WWII. Harold married his wife, Margaret, on Feb. 22, 1948. Family members include his wife Margaret Herdt; son Ronald Herdt of Walkersville, MD; and daughter Cheryl Hibbard of Parker. He was the brother of Eleanor Winter, Mary Ann Hughes, Robert, Donald and Leroy Herdt. He was also grandfather of six and great- grandfather of three.

HERDT, Herman H.
b. 17 Jul 1923 - Barton County, Kansas
d. 28 Dec 1990 - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Laveta ANDREWS Oct. 13, 1943, at Hoisington. Survivors include his wife of the home; three daughters, Jane Thompson of Larkspur, Calif., Sue Murphy of Russell and Jaymme Pederson of Garland, Texas; one brother, Elmer Herdt of Ardmore, Okla.; three sisters, Elsie Eagles of Hutchinson, Wilma Boyer of Great Bend and Thelma Jean Lane of Great Bend; and five grandchildren. Graveside service at Hoisington Municipal Cemetery in Hoisington.

HERDT, Jacob
b. 4 Dec 1891 - Alt-Messer, Russia
d. 15 Oct 1950- Cheyenne, Wyoming
From Kirchenbote Vol. 77 #50 - 15 October 1950
Son of Jacob Herdt and wife born Heidenreich. He came with all single men in year 1913 from Russia to Denver, Colo. In year 1920 he married Hanna WILHELM in Greeley. They had two daughters and 1 died. He left wife, daughter Frau Esther Jacobs, Cheyenne, Wyo.

HERDT. Judy Catherine
b. unk - Russell, Kansas
d. 16 May 2002 - Dallas, Texas
From Russell County News:
She was preceeded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Adam Herdt, and a sister Jo Herdt. She is survived by 5 children: Todd, Teri, Tim, Tammy, and Tina Wheeler; 5 sisters, Loretta Niedens, Myrna Wells, Vicki Nixon, Christina Whitfield, and Eva Dinkel; a brother Steve Herdt; and three grandchildren. Interment at St. John Lutheran Cem. in Russell.

HERDT, Katherine
b. 2 Feb. 1909 - Garden City, Kansas
d. 26 Aug 1994 - WaKeeney, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
Born to George and Katherina Kuehn Herdt. She married Paul STIEBAN on Feb. 3, 1929 in WaKeeney. Survivors include two sons, Harold Stieban,Denever, andEugene, Colorado Springs, Colo.; a daughter, Karen S. Harrison, WaKeeney; a brother, Geoprge Herdt; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Burial was in the WaKeeney Cemetery.

HERDT, Katherine M.
b. 30 Aug 1904 - Eckheim, Russia
d. 21 Aug 1989 - Hoisington, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Daniel WAGNER in Otis. He died in August, 1963. Survivors include one son, Kenneth, of Marietta, Ga.; one daughter, Dorothy Schmitt, of Great Bend; oe brother, George Herdt, of WaKeeney; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.. Burial will be in Otis Lutheran Cemetery.

HERDT, Lester
b. 24 Sep 1921 - Logan County, Kansas
d. 5 Jul 2003 - Oakley, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Sunday, July 6, 2003
Son of Jake and Mary (Wassemiller) Herdt. He He married June GUNTER on Sept. 26, 1948, in Clay Center. Survivors his wife, Oakley; a son, Wesley, Oakley; two daughters, Anita Swenson, Hertford, N.C., and Gloria Gillespie, Roscoe, Texas; two sisters, Lillian Jones, Colby, and Luetta Scott, Oakley; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Burial in Oakley Cemetery.

HERDT, Lydia (EHRLICH)
b. 16 Dec 1910, Russell County, Kansas d. 27 Nov 1980, Great Bend, Kansas (Obituary and Funeral Card)
She married Alvin Herdt July 2, 1933, in Barton County. He died July 1, 1956. She is survived by one son, Gary; one brother, Marvin Ehrlich of Union City, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Hilda Michel of Russell and Mrs. Esther Dierking of Plains.

HERDT, Lydia - See Lydia Schriner

HERDT, Marie
b. 22 Feb 1902 - Eckheim, Russia
d. 9 Apr 1989 - Russell, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
She married George M. BENDER May 21, 1923, at Bender Hill. He died Aug. 11, 1975. Survivors include one son, Arvin of Wichita; two daughters, Lorraine Mai and Velma Beeman, both of Russell; one brother, George Herdt of WaKeeney; two sisters, Katherine Wagner of Gt. Bend, and Katie Stieben of WaKeeney; five grandchildren; and five gt. grandchildren. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

HERDT, Martha A. - See Martha A. Michaelis

HERDT, Martha
b. 21 Feb 1908 - Barton County, Kansas
d. 15 Aug 1992 - Russell, Kansas
On July 28, 1929, she married Theodore "Ted" SCHNEIDER, in Barton County. He died December 29, 1981. Survivors include: son, Marvin; daughter, Dora Shoaff.

HERDT, Paul
b. 12 Dec 1918 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
d. 4 Feb 2003 - Scottsbluff County, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld , Scottsbluff, NE, February 6, 2003
Private family interment will be held at Fairview Cemetery. He was the son of Adam and Katherine (Herber) Herdt. He was united in marriage to Ceola HORNBACHER on Aug. 31, 1939, in Scotts Bluff County. Paul is survived by his wife of 63 years, Ceola Herdt of Scottsbluff; son Roger (Diana) Herdt of Minnesota; daughters Barbara (Neil) Phillips of California and Carol Herdt of Scottsbluff; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sisters Esther (Elmer) Huck of Minatare and Ruth (Leon) Waters of Minnesota; brothers Walter (Betty) Herdt and John Herdt all of Oregon; nieces; and nephews. His parents, sisters Mary Suppes and Eva Scholl, and brothers Dave, Reuben, Harold, and Bill preceded him in death.

HERDT, Roger C.
b. 14 Jul 1940 - Torrington,Wyoming
d. 25 Oct 2006 - Torrington, Wyoming
From Casper Star Tribune, Casper, WY - Friday, October 27, 2006
He was born on July 14, 1940 in Torrington to Pete and Lydia Herdt. On Sept. 28, 1958, he married Anita EVANS in Torrington. He is survived by his loving wife and soulmate of 48 years, two daughters, Becky Milligan and her husband of Glenrock and Cheryl Martinez and her husband of Brighton, Colo.; a son, Roy of Torrington; four grandchildren and one great-grandson. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Curtis and sister, Angie Cobb.

HERDT. Sigmund
b. 12 Jul 1912 - Hoisington, Kansas
d. 6 Dec 1976 - Kimball, Nebraska
He married Doris FRICK on December 28, 1953, at Hay.

HERDT, Susanna
b. 16 Jul 1897, Friedenberg, Russia
d. 23 Jan 1984, Oakley
From Newspaper Clipping
Daughter of George Henry and Ana Elizabeth (Eichman) Herdt. She married Henry EHRLICH November 6, 1913, Oakley. He died June 9, 1968. Survivors: son, Egon, Hays; daughters: Charlotte Eskilsen (sic), Shawnee Mission; Edith Carr, Oakley.

HERDT, Tabea Helena, Ochs, Wagner - See Tabea Helena Steinert

HERGENREDER, Betty Jane - See Betty Jane Becker

HERGENRETER, Harry
b. 7 May 1913, Lincoln, Nebraska
d. 22 Mar 2000, Topeka, Kansas
From Great Bend Tribune - March 24, 2000
Son of Conrad and Magdelena Hinkle Hergenreter. He married Ida M. RODIE May 20, 1945, at Otis. She died July 28, 1989. Survivors include one brother, Victor Hergenreter of Kansas City; and one sister, Esther Bell of Denver, Colo. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Marlene Hergenreter; one brother, William Hergenreter; and one sister, Lydia Caviness.

HERGERT, JACOB
b. 4 Dec 1899 - Rush County, Kansas
d. 17 Jun 1995 - Garden City, Kansas
From Great Bend Tribune - June 21, 1995
Son of Jacob C. and Katie Brack Hergert. He married Frieda OCHS Oct. 26, 1924, at Otis. She died April 9, 1982. He was a farmer. Hergert was member of Trinity Lutheran Church at Otis. Survivors include three sons, Cecil D. Hergert of Rutherford, N.J., Merrill W. Hergert of Marshfield, Wis., and Laurel J. Hergert of Garden City' one daughter, Mrs. David (Nettie) Foos of Tracey, Calif.; one sister, Dena Scheuerman of Great Bend; 12 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Burial will be at Otis Lutheran Cemetery in Otis.

HERGERT, Marie
b. 14 Jul 1901 - Albert, Kansas
d. 14 Dec 1984 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Pamphlet from Funeral Home
In Memory of Mrs. Marie Lebsack - Clergyman Rev. Ray Hall - Music, Mrs. Robert L. Mootz, Organist; Mrs. Freeman Higgason, Soloist - Songs "Abide With Me", "Beautiful Garden of Prayer" - Casket Bearers: Keith Brack, Willis Muth, Gail Scheuerman, Laurel Hergert, Kenneth Straub, Paul Scheuerman. Interment Methodist Cemetery, Otis, Kansas. Note: See obituary for William P. Lebsack

HERGERT, Odelia
b. 13 Sep - Saratov, Russia
d. 11 Feb 1997 - Ft. Collins, Colorado
The Coloradoan, Ft. Collins, CO - Feb. 12, 1997
Interment will be at Grandview Cem. Born to Jacob Hergert and Elizabeth Ahlbrandt Hergert. She married Herman GALYARD on Nov. 29, 1931, in Ft. Collins. He died on Oct. 11, 1981. Surviving is a son, Don of Loveland; three daughters, Arlene Propp and Carolyn "Carol" Arnold of Ft. Collins; and Darlene Helzer of Greeley; two sisters, Olinda Fabrizus of Ft. Collins and Frieda Stromberger of Greeley; one stepsister, Emily Hoffman of Tacoma, WA; 8 grandchildren and 15 gt. grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three stepbrothers, Robert Weber, Rudolph Weber, and John Weber; one sister, Ella Mackey; one step-sister, Minnie Blehm; and one gt. granddaughter. (Burial: Grandview Cem., Ft. Collins, Larimer Co., CO)

HERL, Albina F.
B. 23 Nov 1913 - Munjor, Kansas
D. 31 Jan 2002 - La Crosse, Kansas
From Great Bend Tribune - February 3, 2002
Daughter of Joseph and Catherine Frank Herl. She married Leonard SCHUCKMAN, SR. Nov. 9, 1932 at Munjor. He died May 9, 1989. Survivors include two sons, Charles R. Schuckman, and Leonard Schuckman Jr; one daughter, Rita Depperschmidt; one brother, Robert Herl of Munjor; two sisters, Genevieve Schuckman, and Leona Charles both of Salina; ten grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother, Clarence Herl; and one sister, Bertha Schaffer. Burial will be at St. Joseph¹s Cemetery in Liebenthal.

HERL, Barbara J.
b. 15 Jan 1944 Hays, Ellis, Kansas
d. 25 May 1999 Hutchinson, Reno, Kansas
Parents were Albert R. and Lillian (Schmidt) Herl. She married Larry G. FOUST on Jan. 25, 1964, in Hutchinson. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Diana Miller and Sheri Brady; brother, Don Herl; two sisters, Carol Bramhall and Janet Boblitt. She was preceded in death by her parents.

HERL, Leona Marie
b. 7 Nov 1929 - Victoria, Kansas
d. 16 Jul 2003 - Hays, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - July 18, 2003
Born to Jerome and Philomena (Pfannenstiel) Herl. She married Alfred GEIST on May 23, 1950, in Hays. Survivors include her husband, Alfred Geist, of the home; her children, Gary Geist, Tom Geist, Ron Geist, Paul Geist, Mary Lou Barnes, all of Hays, Jane Zeman, Schoenchen, Roseann Geist, Hays, Linda Skillett, Rush Center, and Dale Geist, Hays; four sisters, Regina Leiker, Armella Wittman, Alice Kreutzer, all of Hays, and Marietta Herl, Victoria; 20 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by twin sons, John and Paul Geist; a daughter, Mary Geist, three brothers, Celestine Herl, Edwin Herl and Alvin K. Herl; and a sister, Irene VonFeldt. Burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays.

HERL, Regina
b. 26 Nov 1917 - Victoria, Kansas
d. 25 Jun 2004 - Hays, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Monday, June 28, 2004
Born to Jerome and Philomena (Pfannenstiel) Herl. She married Alfred J. LEIKER on Aug. 30, 1937, in Munjor. He died May 16, 2001. Survivors include three sons, Verland Leiker, Victoria, Allen J. Leiker and his wife, Maggie, Hays, and Ronald Leiker and his wife, Kelly, Alpharetta, Ga.; three daughters, Mary Jane White, Thornton, Colo., Gloria Braun and her husband, Ron, Victoria, and Linda Schoenthaler, Ellis; three sisters, Armella Wittman and Alice Kreutzer, both of Hays, and Marietta Herl, Victoria; 16 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a great-granddaughter, Timberlyn Kaumans, three brothers, Celestine Herl, Eddie Herl and Alvin Herl, and two sisters, Irene VonFeldt and Leona Geist. Burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays.

HERMAN, Anna
b. 8 Aug 1884 - Hussenbach, Russia
d. 4 Apr 1975 - Hoisington, Kansas
From Obit
She married J. George Boxberger, May 3, 1908, at Milberger. He died Jan. 14, 1959. Survivors are sons: Ruben, Russell; Fred, Herbert, and Harvey, Hoisington; daughters, Mrs. Lydia Tittle, Russell; Mrs. Esther Schneider, Great Bend; Mrs. Elsie Nuss, Russell; sisters: Mrs. Lizzie Voos, Russell; Mrs. Lydia Schwartz, Ness City; 29 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren. Burial in Hoisington Cemetery.

HERMAN, Doris E.
b. 3 Jun 1931 - Russell, Kansas
d. 17 Dec 1989 -Midland,Texas
From Frieda Karst Collection
Daughter of Henry and Mary Ann (Herrmann) Herman. In 1947, she married Alvin WEIGEL at Gorham. He died in 1978. Survivors include a son, Bruce A., Odessa, TX; a daughter, Pamela L. Bryan, Spring, TX; two brothers, Henry E. Herman, Forham; and Rudy A. Herman, Russell; three sisters, Leona Ludny, Russell; Josephine A. Thielen, Dorrance; and Alfreda Sheldon, Eugene, OR; 6 grandchildren and 3 gt. grandchildren. Burial in the church cemetery.

HERMAN, Edna E.
b. 28 Oct 1913 - Galatia, Kansas
d. 22 May 2006 - Ness City, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, May 24, 2006
Daughter of John and Elizabeth Strecker Herman. On Feb. 15, 1935, she married Fred WALTER in Ness City. He died Nov. 18, 1974. Survivors include: a son, Arlen D., Ness City; two daughters, Cora Stoecklein, Ness City, and Janet Leiker, Overland Park; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Fred Herman; and a sister, Martha Rein Mitten. Burial will be in Ness City Cemetery.

HERMAN, Elizabeth
b. 15 Nov 1897 - Hassanbach, Russia
d. 3 Jan 1998 - Hoisington, Kansas
From Information Submitted
Daughter of John and Anna Adolph Herman. On Aug. 17, 1919, she married Jacob L. VOOS at Bazine. He died Jan. 24, 1986. Survivors include: two daughters, Verna Ashford, Phoenix, and Irene Tourney, St. Martinville, La.; 29 grandchildren; 41 Great-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three sons, Elmer, Melvin and Jacob, Jr. Burial will be in Russell Cemetery.

HERMAN, Gerald Dean
b.  14 Dec 1949 - Torrington, Wyoming
d.  13 Jun 2002 - Wheatland, Wyoming
From Scotts Bluff Star Herald, Scotts Bluff, NE - 13 Jun 2002
Interment will be in the Wheatland Cemetery. Son of William Jacob and Pauline (Domson) Herman. He married Linda L. HARMON on Nov. 25, 1975, in Phoenix, Ariz. Gerald is survived by his wife, Linda; two daughters, Amanda “Mandy” Herman and Ashley Herman; a sister, Delores Bath and husband, Ivan, and three brothers, Don Herman and wife, Mary Ann, and Bill Herman, and Charles Herman and wife, Mary.  He was preceded in death by his parents and Anne, infant brother, William Herman.

HERMAN, Henry
b. 10 May 1892 - Hussenbach, Russia
d. 12 Nov 1973 - Ness City, Kansas
Submitted by Ethel Lock
He married Mollie STRECKER on September 23, 1914, at Milberger. Survivors: widow; sons: Reuben, Garden City (now deceased); John, and Edwin, Ness City; Herbert, Plainville; daughter, Mrs. Reuben Schleining, Ft.Collins, C0; sisters: Mrs. Anna Boxberger, Hoisington; Mrs. Jake Boos, Russell; Mrs. Philip Schwartz, Ness City. Burial in Ness City Cemetery.

HERMAN, Henry E.
b. 5 Dec 1916 - Gorham, Kansas
d. 11 Sep 1991 - Wichita, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
Son of Henry J. and Mary Ann (Herrmann) Herman. He married Bertha DREILING Sept. 19, 1938, a Victoria. Survived by his wife, Bertha, of the home; three sons, Jerry of El Dorado; Roger of Russell; and Chris of Dallas; a daughter, Eileen Brungardt of Victoria; a brother, Rudy of Russell; three sisters, Lee Lundy of Russell; Josephine Thielen of Dorrance; and Alfreda Sheldon of Eugene, OR; and 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Bill; a brother, Alfred; and three sisters, Edna Heslep, Berniece Santee and Doris Weigel. Burial in the church cemetery.

HERMAN, John
b. 16 Feb 1916 - Milberger, Kansas
d. 6 Dec 1996 - Ness City, Kansas
Son of Henry and Mollie Strecker Herman. He married Dorothy DUMLER on August 28, 1942, at Hattiesburg, Miss.

HERMAN, Lydia - See Lydia Miller

HERMAN, Lydia
b. 26 Apr 1901 - Hussenbach, Russia
d. 23 Mar 1993 - Ness City, Kansas
Daughter of John and Anna Adolph Herman. On Sept. 21, 1919, she married Philip SCHWARTZ, JR. at Bazine. He died June 12, 1980. Survivors include: a son, Larry, Ness City; two daughters, Evelyn Herrick, Ness City; Rose Rein, LaCrosse; a sister, Elizabeth Voos, Hoisington; seven grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren. Burial will be in the Bazine Cemetery.

HERMAN, Mary
b. 20 Dec 1922 - Liebenthal, Kansas
d. 6 Jan 2007 - Hays, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, January 8, 2007
She was born Dec. 20, 1922, in Liebenthal, the daughter of Martin M. and Elizabeth Basgall Herman. On Aug. 26, 1941, she married Eugene J. SCHMIDT. He survives.
Other survivors include: three sons, Gary, Fort Collins, Colo., Lonnie, Colorado Springs, Colo., and Ernie, Salina; a daughter, Sandy Prickett, Anthony; three sisters, Freda Burgardt, Dorothy Werth, and Josie Zimmerman, all of Hays; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Eugene Herman; and two sisters, Cleo Breit and Albertina Schmidt-Schreiner. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery.

HERMAN, Mollie - See Mollie Strecker

HERMAN, Rudolph
b. 18 Apr 1919 - Russell, Kansas
d. 26 Jun 1991 - Hays, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection*
Son of Henry John and Mary Ann (Hermann) Herman. On April 17, 1942, he married Mary A. BOARTS at Las Vegas, NV. She survives. Other survivors include two sons: Rudolph J., Midland, TX; and Gary L., Topeka; , five grand and 2 step-grand and four gt. grandchildren; 3 sisters: Leona M. Lundy, Russell; Josephine A. Thielen, Dorrance; and Alfreda Sheldon, Eugene, OR.

HERMANN, Jerome J.
b. 26 Dec 1928 - Sheboygan, Wisconsin
d. 30 Oct 2001 - Sheboygan, Wisconsin
From Sheboygan Press - October 31, 2001
Son of Ernst and Emma (Kaiser) Hermann. On Nov. 28, 1952 he was united in marriage to Florence SPAETH of Sheboygan. In addition to his wife, Florence Jerry is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Terri and Dennis Jeske; three brothers, Victor Hermann, Wayne (Barbara) Hermann and Gary Hermann, all of Sheboygan; a sister, Nancy (Marvin) Neese of Sheboygan; a sister-in-law, Margaret Hermann of Sheboygan; and devoted family pet, Heidi. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Donald and Kenneth Hermann.  Private interment will take place in Gardens of Peace Mausoleum.

HERMES, Leslie B.
b. 15 Feb 1914, Barton County
d. 11 Jan 1997, Hays
From Hutchinson News - January 13, 1997
Son of Edward M. and Mary F. Comfort Hermes. On July 22, 1939, he married Felicitas F. SPRINGER . She died in 1988. Survivors include: a son, Lawrence E.; a daughter, Sheryl K. Seinle; two brothers, Eldon, Belleville, and Loren, Shawnee Mission.

HEROLD, Charles R
b. 21 Dec 1891, Ellinwood
d. 9 Feb 1988, Great Bend
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Selma HELD April 7,1920. She died in 1946. He married Rose RENARD Feb. 2, 1952. She died in 1983. Survivors include two sons, Donald C. of Great Bend and Richard W. of Littleton, Colo.; one daughter, Norma Colvin of Ellinwood.

HERONEMA, Alvina M - See Alvina M. Rupp

HERR, Lillian E.
b. 12 Oct 1915, Ogallah
d. 30 Jun 2000, WaKeeney, Kansas
From Salina Journal - July 2, 2000
Her husband, Richard WAGNER, died in 1998.

HERR, Lydia
b. 6 Sep 1917 - McClusky, North Dakota
d. 22 Dec 1992 - Turtle Lake, North Dakota
From Outlook, July 1993, page 29
REISWIG, Lydia - Survivors: Husband: Clarence; Sons: Stanley and Douglas; Sisters: Elsie LEHMANN, Helen RICE, Lenora COPSEY, Darlene ROUSE, Shirley ANDERSON; Brothers: Ted, John, Edward, Ben, Lloyd and Jim HERR; 4 grandchildren
Note: Lydia HERR married Clarence REISWIG, he was son of Benjamin REISWIG and Minnie TRIEBWASSER.

HERRICK, Ruth
b. 10 Nov 1907, Osborne County
d. 10 Mar 1995, Wichita
From Hutchinson News - March 12, 1995
Daughter of Fayette C. and Hannah B. Schorer Herrick. On July 1, 1925, she married Lloyd Elvin "Cap" ELLIOTT at Russell. He died Nov. 16, 1984. Survivors include: a son, Dean; a daughter, Marilyn Hoopes; two brothers, Oscar Herrick, Osborne, and Eugene Herrick, Luray.

HERRIMAN, Evelyene Joyce Walker Nesmith - See Evelyene Joyce Galliart

HERRMAN, Bertha R.
b. 5 Feb 1927 -Rush County, Kansas
d. 9 Oct 2006 - Hays, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, October 10, 2006
She was born Feb. 5, 1927, in rural Rush County, the daughter of Jacob and Catherine Dreher Herrman. Survivors include: two brothers, Phillip and Henry, both of Wichita; two sisters, Mary Faber, Wash., and Catherine Blades, Mo. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Louie, Severine and Ben; and a sister, Veronica Gross.

HERRMAN, Eugene
b. 5 Jul 1920 - Liebenthal, Kansas
d. 17 Jan 2001 - Hays, Kansas
From Great Bend Tribune - January 17, 2001
Son of Martin M. and Elizabeth Basgall Herrman. On Aug. 7, 1940, he married Lorraine BOLLIG, at Liebenthal. She survives. Other survivors include: two daughters, Arlene Taylor, and Gloria Anders; six sisters, Tina Schreiner, Cleo Breit, Mary Schmidt, Freda Burgardt, Dorothy Werth and Josephine Zimmerman, all of Hays. He was preceded in death by a sister, Pauline Herrman.

HERRMAN, Alice - See Alice Rupp

HERRMAN, Elizabeth Ann
b. 2 Jul 1913 - Liebenthal, Kansas
d. 17 Oct 2005 - Reno County, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, October 18, 2005, Hays Daily News - Tuesday, October 18, 2005
Daughter of Anton and Ann Elizabeth Herrman. Survivors include: a son, LeRoy Schumacher; two daughters, Alma Aich and Judy Weigel; seven grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Felix (SCHUMACHER); a son, Harry Schumacher; a grandson, Ricky Schumacher; and a son-in-law, Darrell Weigel. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays

HERRMAN, Felezianna - See Felezianna Randa

HERRMAN, Gilbert C.
b. 22 Aug 1924 - Liebenthal, Kansas
d. 2 Jun 2006 - Hays, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, June 3, 2006
Son of Andrew and Josephine Depperschmidt Herrman. On June 30, 1953, he married Irene E. SCHOENBERGER in Hays. She survives. Other survivors include: two sons, Dennis J., Wilsonville, Ore. and Robert A., Aloha, Ore.; four daughters, Linda M. Rohleder, WaKeeney, Carol A. Dinges, Hays, Janet S. Brungardt, Hays, and Sharon K. Voelz, Hillsboro, Ore.; a brother, Elmer, Liebenthal; four sisters, Cleopha Leiker, Great Bend, Virginia Andrasek, Great Bend, Mary Leiker, Munjor, and Dorothy Davenport, La Crosse; 12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Irene Schmidt and Theresa Lewis; and a granddaughter. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery.

HERRMAN, Maria - See Maria Dreher

HERRMAN, Mathies
b. 25 Oct 1864 -
d. 25 Jul 1929
Married Maria DREHER

HERRMAN, Rita M. Sander - See Rita M. Dinkel

HERRMANN, Alexander
b. 6 Jul 1877 - Laub, Volga
d. 1916 - La Junta, Colorado
From Heritage Review - 23 January 1993
Married Maria Katharina HORN - 4 children. Survivors: Wife, 3 children, 2 brothers born in Russia: Peter, Heinrich Immigrated Aug. 1913, Rock Ford, CO; 1915 La Junta, CO.

HERMANN, Hildegarde
b. 21 May 1930 - Sheboygan, Wisconsin
d. 5 Nov 2005 - Sheboygan, Wisconsin
From The Sheboygan Press - November 13, 2005
Daughter of Edwin and Ava (Grover) Hermann. On Nov. 26, 1949, Hildegarde was united in marriage with Frederick J. WEBER at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sheboygan. Hildegarde is survived by her loving husband and best friend, Fred; sisters, Arlisle (Harold) Chvarak and Mary Hermann; brothers-in-law, Leon Sanville and Ronald Weber; sisters-in-law, Dorothy (John) Matichich and Lily Thiel; nephews, Jerry (Marna) Chvarak, Jim (Debbie) Chvarak, Mike Chvarak, Steve (Suki) Chvarak, Tony (Linda) Chvarak, Bill (Dana) Marske, Mike Matichich, Ed Sanville, Tom (Lorie) Sanville, Mark Weber and Ronald Weber, Jr; nieces, Sharon Albright, Carol (Mike) Endsley, Kathy (Scott) Hilpertshauser, Nancy (Mark) Kaufman, Susan (special friend John Gates) Sanville, Amy (Jamison) Seger and Gloria (Tom) Zittel; numerous great-nieces and great-nephews; and her special "grandsons" Tom Abromaitis and Sam Hilpertshauser. Along with her family, she is survived by many dear friends and neighbors including Connie Heller, Mary McNeil, Janet Opgenorth, Holly Ronquest, Jeanne VanDeElzen and her friends in the Cancer Chat Room. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Jean Sanville; infant twin brothers, Ralph and Willard Hermann; brother-in-law, Milford Thiel; niece, Sandy Davis, and special "granddaughter" Jeanne Hilpertshauser.HERRMAN, Maria - See Maria Dreher

HERRMANN, Josephine A.
b. 25 Aug 1921 - Gorham, Kansas
d. 12 Jul 2994 - Dorrance, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
Daughter of Henry J. and Mary A. (Herman) Herrmann. On April 10, 1940, she married Bernard F. THIELEN at K.C. He died in Jan. 1983. Survivors include two sons, Jay B. Thielen, Dorrance; and Ronald J. Thielen, Phoenix; a daughter, Kay S. Robinson, Hoisington; a sister, Leona M. Lundy, Russell; two grandchildren; and one step-grandchild. Burial in church cemetery.

HERRON, Mayrene M.
b. 12 Jun 1909, Harrah, Oklahoma
d. 5 Jan 2000, Shattuck, Oklahoma
Parents were Charlies and Kate (Allen) Herron. On May 7, 1929, she married Trulyn Turner DEEDS, at Follett. Other than her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents. Rene is survived by two sons and their wives, Lewis and Rama Deeds and Gene and Clarine (Sis) Deeds; a brother and his wife, C. W. nd Juanita Herron of Beaver; two sisters, Lola Kliewer of Follett, Tex., and Mamie Baldwin of California.

HERSHBERGER, Helen M. - See Helen M. JANZEN

HERSHBERGER, Ruth A. - See Ruth A. Schmidt

HERSTEIN, Mollie
b. 24 Apr 1889 - Strassburg, Russia
c. 20 Jul 1959 - Fresno, California
From Kirchenbote Vol. 77
Daughter of Johannes Herstein and wife Anna Miller. Married Jacob HEINTZ. They had 9 children, 3 died before Mother. The family came to America year 1912. She left husband, six children, Gottlieb, Lanchester; John, Fresno; Edward, San Rose, Frau Eleanor Schedler, Baisonville; Frau Frieda Harbin, Monterey; Frau Iva Jean Tovs(f)tie, Fresno.

HERTEL, Celestina "Sally"
b. 14 Jul 1918 - Victoria, Kansas
d. 9 May 2005 - Hays, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Wednesday, May 11, 2005
She was preceded in death by her husband, Fidelis A. "Red" (WALTERS) in 1977; and a great-grandchild. Survivors include a son, Richard of Hays; four daughters, Erma Verhage of Manhattan, Luci Sullivan of Pittsburg, Carol Rupp of Winfield and Iris Lang of Victoria; a sister, Bernice Hillman of Cawker City; 16 grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

HERTEL, Ralph
b. 24 Mar 1931 - Victoria, Kansas
d. 23 Apr 2001 - Larned, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - April 29, 2001
Son of Peter C. and Catherine (Yunker) Hertel. Survivors include three sisters, Felicitas Dinkel, Sally Walters, and Bernice Hillman . He was preceded in death by a sister, Marcella Hertel; and six brothers, Clarence, Elmer, Edward, Marcellus, Alvin, and Melvin. Burial in St. Fidelis Cemetery.

HERTEL,William
b. 11 Mar 1920 - Munjor, Kansas
d. 11 Jul 12005 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, July 13,2005, Great Bend (Kans) Tribune - July 14, 2005
Son of Peter A. and Amelia Sander Hertel. On Aug. 18, 1941, he married Regina SANDER at Walker. She died Aug. 22, 1990. Survivors include: three sons, Robert, Gary and Daryl Hertel, all of Great Bend; two daughters, Kayleen Kern, Great Bend, and Cheryl Degenhardt, Garden City; three brothers, Clarence, Russell, and Elmer and Albinus "Al," both of Hays; seven grandsons; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Virgil Hertel; and two grandchildren. Burial will be in Great Bend Cemetery.

HERTLANG, Marie Elisabeth - See Marie Eliszabeth Friebus

HERZOG, Gladys G. - See Gladys G. Bauer

HESLER, Edna G. - See Edna G. Schwartz

HESS, Katharyne D.
b. 30 Apr 1919 - Pearsonia, Oklahoma
d. 1 Jan 2004 - Wichita, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, January 3, 2004
Daughter of Charles L. and Fern G. Schultz Hess. On June 10, 1939, she married Marvin E. EBERHART at Ellinwood. He died Nov. 13, 1993. Survivors include: a son, Max Eberhart and his wife Nina, Wichita; a daughter, Marva Eberhart, Kansas City, Mo.; a sister, Margaret Damon, Great Bend; three grandchildren, Jason Eberhart and his wife Tara, Wichita, Jill Simmons and her husband David, Atlanta, and Vanessa Pollock and her husband Charlie, New Jersey; three great-grandchildren, Keaton Eberhart, Reece Eberhart and Hudson Pollock; and two nephews, Donald Damon and Kenneth Damon, both of Great Bend. Burial will be in Great Bend Cemetery.

HESS, Ruth
b. 27 Jun 1956 - Greeley, Colorado
d. 5 Nov 2003 - Ainsworth, Colorado
From Greeley Tribune, Greeley, Colorado - 12-09-03
Born to James and Elizabeth Hess. She met Monty REED, and on Dec. 20, 1975, they were married. Survivors are her husband, Monty; two daughters, Stacy and Kayla Reed; a son Justin Reed; her father, James Hess; four sisters, Sarah Lapp and husband Jack, Kit Grashot, Edna Conner and husband Gary, and Janet Painter and husband Roger; two brothers, John Hess and wife Betty, and David Hess; and three grandchildren. Interment was in the Lutheran Cemetery Northwest of Ainsworth.

HESSICK, Marie L. - See Marie L. Pfortmiller

HESSLER, Arline
b. 1930 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
d. 10 Jan 2006 - Santa Cruz, California
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 12 Jan 2006
Arline was born in Scottsbluff in 1930 and was married Don (DIETRICH there in 1949. Survivors include her loving husband, Don; daughter, Deena; and sisters, Ella Pester and Millie Aschenbrenner, both of San Antonio, Texas. The youngest of five children she was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Hessler and Katherine (Schnell) Hessler, as well as her brothers, Ruben and Emmert.

HESSLER, Dorothy Jean
b. 24 Dec 1935 - Mitchell Valley, Nebraska
d. 2 Nov 2005 - Oak Harbor, Washington
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 8 Nov 2005
Born to Alex Sr. and Mary Hessler one of fifteen children. She married Dennis SCHREINER Aug. 12, 1962. The couple had two daughters, Lori and LeAnn. Survivors include her husband, Dennis, who has been honored to be by her side through these last difficult years; her daughters, Lori Sires and husband Ron of Ephrata, Wash. and LeAnn Miller and husband Kameron of Cashmere, Wash.; a beautiful grandson, Ethan Miller; sisters, Lorraine Funk and Elsie Trupp both of Scottsbluff; brothers Marion and Morris Hessler both of Mitchell and numerous relatives.

HESSLER, Katheryn
b. 12 June 1912 - Longmont, Colorado
d. 6 Sep 2005 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld , Scottsbluff, NE - 5 Sep 2005
Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery. Born to Conrad and Katherine (Burbach) Hessler. She married Victor KAUFMAN March 23, 1930, in Scottsbluff. She is survived by her sons Milroy Kaufman of Gering, and Vernon and his wife Ruth Kaufman of Scottsbluff, grandchildren Deborah and her husband Mark Smeltzer of Glenwood, Iowa, Tamera and her husband Bob Matthews of Naples, Fla., Kevin and his wife Shannon Kaufman of Mitchell and Keith and his wife Lisa Kaufman of Morrill. She is also survived by eight great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren and several sisters in law and brothers in law. Her parents, her husband, sisters Anne Hilkey, Mollie Steinbrecher, and Marie Ziegler and brothers Henry and John Hessler preceded her in death.

HESSLER, Lydia
b. 4 Apr 1920 - Lincoln, Nebraska
d. 3 May 2004 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld , Scottsbluff, NE - 6 May 2004
Interment will be at West Lawn Cemetery in Gering. Born to John and Margaret (Feagler) Hessler. She married Fred Leonhardt on April 4, 1937, in Harrisburg. Lydia is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Gail and Bonnie Leonhardt of Omaha; grandchildren, Cassandra Metz of Denver, Colo., Natalie and Mark Hogge of Folsom, Calif., Marc and Melissa Elder of Muddy, Ill., and Matthew Elder of Dover, Minn.; great-grandchildren, Alexandra, Christian and Ethan Hogge of Folsom and Kayla and Kylie Elder of Muddy; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Pauline Heintz, Marie Blehm and Freida Herdt; and brothers, John, Harry, Harlan Dean and Daniel Hessler.

HESSLER, Rose
b. 7 Feb 1919 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
d. 1 Jan 2006 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff, NE - StarHerald Newspaper - January 5th 2006
Interment will be in West Lawn Cemetery at Gering.Daughter of Pete and Katherina (Gobel) Hessler. Rose was united in marriage to Henry REIN, December 7, 1941, at Mitchell. She is survived by her children and their spouses: Diana (Ken) Hamburger of Mitchell, Janet (Todd) Faessler of Bridgeport, Shirley (Floyd) Horn of Waco, Texas, Gary (Joyce) Rein of Mitchell; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren, sisters Pauline Dillman of Torrington, Wyo., Mary (Jim) Underhill of El Sobrante, Calif., brothers Pete Hessler of Gering, Ed (Vera) Hessler of Scottsbluff, LeRoy (Wilma) Hessler of Deming, N.M. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Aug. 14, 1962, brothers Henry and Emanuel Hessler.

HESSLER, Rosie
b. 9 Jan 1937 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
d. 25 Feb 2007 - Gering, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld , Scottsbluff, NE - 28 Feb 2007
Rosie was born Jan. 9, 1937, in Scottsbluff to Henry A. and Mollie (Sittner) Hessler. She married Donald LeRoy DRISCOLL July 3, 1954. Survivors include her daughter, Rose Daggett and special friend, Louis Ellis of Scottsbluff; grandsons, Christopher and wife Kristina Naranjo and John and wife Felicia Naranjo both of Denver; three great-grandsons and two great-granddaughters; sisters, Norma Carpenter of Gering and Pat and husband Cliff Goodro of Custer, S.D.; brother, Donald Hessler of Gering; special niece and nephew, Tammy and Zeke Sanchez of Scottsbluff and numerous nieces and nephews and her dog "Cookie." Preceding her in death was her husband Donald (Nov. 9, 2002); parents; brother, Albert Hessler; brother-in-law, Jerry Carpenter and nephew Dusty Goodro.

HESSLER, Ruben
b. 22 Jun 1918 - Minatare, Nebraska
d. 9 Dec. 2003 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 12 Dec 2003
Interment will be at East Lawn Cemetery in Minatare. Son of H.C. and Katherine (Schnell) Hessler. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 62 years Esther E. Hessler of Gering; son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Donna Hessler of Gering; daughter and son-in-law, Joy and Vern Eberhardt of Minatare; grandchildren, Tami Pierce and her husband Rick of Gering, Kevin L. Dahlstedt and her husband Kevin M. of Alliance, Tari Baker of Cave Creek, Ariz., Traci Petitt and her husband Ladd of Lincoln, and Brian Chandler and his wife Monica of Scottsbluff; 11 great-grandchildren; sisters, Ella Pester and her husband Henry, and Millie Aschenbrenner, all of San Antonio, Texas, and Arlene Dietrich and her husband Don of Aptos, Calif.; brother Emmert Hessler and his wife Edna of San Jose, Calif.; sister-in-law Mollie Keller of Sacramento, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews. His parents and a granddaughter preceded him in death.

HESTER, Alice Margaret - See Alice Margaret Gisick

HESTER, E. Bonita Thompson - See E. Bonita Brack

HESTER, Lilly Isabelle - See Lilly I Heinze

HESTON, Eva May - See Eva May Hightower

HETT, Doris M.- See Doris M. Stenzel

HETT, Joyce Janzen - See Joyce Keazer

HETT, Ruby Louise - See Ruby Louise Just

HETTENBACH, Dora L. -See Dora L. Timm

HETTINGER, Eva Strecker
b. 6 Feb 1888 - Saratof, Russia
d. 17 Jan 1986 - LaCrosse, Kansas
She married George D. STRECKER on Febuary 16, 1911, at Milberger. He died November 18,1974. Survivors: son: Waldimore, Bazine; daughters: Martha Murphy, Hermina Ries, Hilda Rein, Rachel Stieben, all Bazine; Mildred Foos, Larned; Arlene Schamaun, Great Bend

HETTINGER, Freda
b. 10 Jan 1915 - Windsor, Colorado
d. 4 Oct 2003 - Greeley, Colorado
From Greeley Tribune, Greeley, Colorado - 10-07-03
Born to Jacob and Sophie (Kindsfather) Hettinger. On Sept. 6, 1936, she married Carl Conrad HELZER in Windsor. He died Aug. 24, 1985. Survivors are two sons and daughters-in-law, Delbert and wife Donna of Fort Collins, and Larry and wife Debbie of Evans; four grandchildren, Dean Helzer of Fort Collins, Della Acevedo of Aurora, Kara Jackson of Evans and Colleen Helzer of Avondale, Ariz.; two step-grandchildren, Jamie Keil of Greeley and Josh Wertz of Evans; and two great-grandchildren. Interment will be in Resthaven Memory Gardens in Fort Collins.

HETZE, David
b. 23 Jan 1877 - Russia
d. 21 Feb 1929 - Okeene, Oklahoma
From The Okeene Record - Glenn Mueller collection
When a child he came with his rents from Russia to America. In the year 1902, the parents returned to Russia, leaving David, his son, here in Okeene to make h is living at the carpenter trade. At the time of the great famine in Russia, after the World War, the parents returned to the USA and made their home with their son, David. Father Hetze preceded him in death a little over a year ago. His feeble mother and only sister and many friends are left to mourn.

HETZE, Gottlieb
b. Russia
d. 28 Oct 1927 - Okeene, Oklahoma
From The Okeene Record - Glenn Mueller collection
Rev. Hetze came to the United States from Russia in 1885. He was minister of the Adventist Church and made two trips back to Russia, spending 20 years there from 1892 to 1922. Beside his wife, Rev.Hetze leaves 2 children to mourn his loss, Dave Hetze of Okeene and Mrs. Isaac of Wisconsin. Interment was made in the Roselawn Cemetery, R.
(Note: There is no stone or marker for the Rev. or his wife)

HETZE, Katherina - See Katherina Langhofer

HETZEL, George Bland
b. 19 Oct 1915, Kingsley
d. 1 Dec 1987, Wichita
From Hutchinson News (KS)
Survivors: sons, George Jr., Bert; daughter, Marie Naland, Tacoma, Wash.

HEYDEN, Shirley Jean - See Shirley Jean Braning

HICKEL, Edward
b. 4 Feb 1934 - Redwing, Kansas
d. 18 Mar 1993 - Lawrence, Kansas
Son of Rudolph and Mollie Radke Hickel. He married Lois ELLIOTT on July 21,1954, at Great Bend. She survives. Survivors include: sons: Jim and Jerry; daughter: Tammy Bowers; brothers: Rudy, Eldon, Norman; sisters: Cleora Tiede, Jannet Cook.

HICKEL, Eldon Joseph
b. 16 Jan 1938 - Kansas
d. 29 Dec 1993 - Milpitas, California
Son of Rudolph and Mollie Radke Hickel. Survivors: son: Richard Hickel; daughter: Ellen O'Berry; brothers: Rudolph Hickel Jr, Norman Hickel; sisters: Janett Cook, Cleora Tiede.

HIEBER, Dorothy Jean
b. 1 Feb 1923 - Stoneham, Colorado
d. 12 Dec 2003 - Greeley, Colorado
From Greeley Tribune, Greeley, Colorado - 12-14-03
Born to John and Fairy Mae (Koenig) Hieber. She married John Fogarty in San Francisco He is deceased. Survivors are two daughters, Deanna Patrick and husband Gary of Colorado Springs and Patricia Cannava and husband Ed of Centennial; a son, John Fogarty and wife Margaret of Colorado Springs; three sisters, Lucille Cassidy of California, Ruth Irons of Washington and Roberta Woods of Grand Junction; and four grandchildren, Angela Cannava, Tricia Cannava, Sean Fogarty and Ian Fogarty. Her parents are deceased. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Greeley.

HIEBERT, Albert
b. 9 Jul 1921 - Colony, Oklahoma
d. 30 Jan 2001 - Corn, Oklahoma
From Enid News and Eagle - Friday, February 3, 2001
Son of Frank and Anna Kliewer Hiebert. Surviving are his wife, Frieda of the home, three daughers, Roma Jean Earles, Marcia Gerbrandt, and Linda Harms; one son, Ronald Hiebert; five sisters: Tina Avents of Weatherford; Selma Flaming of Corn; Elsie Hiebert of Hillsboro, Kansas, Goldie Sawatzky of Corn; and Edna Karber of Fairview. He was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister.

HIEBERT, Clarence
b. 12 Jul 1927 - Winnipeg, Manitoba
d. 14 Nov 2005 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, November 15, 2005
Son of C.N. and Tina Harms Hiebert. On Sept. 1, 1950, he married Ferne KORNELSON. She survives. Other survivors include: two sons, Tim Hiebert, Cheney, and Bob Hiebert, Charlotte, N.C.; two daughters, Beth Klassen, Moundridge, and Sue Scheer, Hamilton, Ohio; a brother, Erwin Hiebert, Boston; two sisters, Martha Richert, Bakersfield, Calif., and Naomi Dyck, Fresno, Calif.; 13 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Burial in Hillsboro M.B. Cemetery.

HIEBERT, D. O. Lewis
b. 9 Aug 1925 - Hutchinson, Kansas
d. 22 Jul 20096 - McPherson, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, July 24, 2006
Son of David Otto and Ella Schneider Hiebert. On June 6, 1944, he married Irene L. "Rene" Cooper in Larned. She survives. Other survivors include: three sons, David Lewis, Wichita, Daniel Charles, Lindsborg, and Donald Duane, McPherson; three grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by a great-grandson.
Burial will be in Buhler Municipal Cemetery West.

HIEBERT, Eldon
b. 12 Jan 1931 - Middleton, Michigan
d. 21 Mar 2004 - Montezuma, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, March 23, 2004
Son of John and Martha Fricke Hiebert. Survivors include: two sons, Vernon, Walnut Hill, Fla., and Tracey, Yallahs, St. Thomas, Jamaica, West Indies; a daughter, Deila Hiebert, Pace, Fla.; two brothers, Ben, Walnut Hill, Fla., and Delbert, Middleton, Mich. He was preceded in death by a son, John; two brothers, Obed and John; and two sisters, Eva and Dessie Hiebert.

HIEBERT, Elizabeth M.
b. 10 Apr 1938 - Goessel, Kansas
d. 8 Oct 2003 - Newton, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Friday, October 10, 2003, Hillsboro Star Journal - Thursday, October 16, 2003
Daughter of Henry Hiebert. On April 10, 1938, she married Amadeus FREY at Goessel. He died Feb. 19, 1967. Survivors include: two sons, Dennis, Springfield, Mo. and Glenn Frey, Newton; two brothers, Otto Hiebert, Newton and Paul Hiebert, Goessel; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; father; brothers, Menno Hiebert and Levi Hiebert; sisters, Lena Hiebert and Tina Koehn; and great-grandson, Sawyer Frey. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Newton.

HIEBERT, Erma E - See Erma E. Stubby

HIEBERT, Erma H.
b. 5 Feb 1918 - Newton, Kansas
d. 27 Mar 2005 - Hesston, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, March 29, 2005
Daughter of Dietrich B. and Katharina N. Kornelson Hiebert. On April 15, 1938, she married Frank HIEBERT at Inman. Survivors include: a brother, Olin Hiebert, Park City; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; and a son, Galen. Graveside service in Walton Cemetery, Walton.

HIEBERT, Esther - See Esther Suderman

HIEBERT, Ethel Joan
b. 28 Nov 1933 - Conway, Kansas
d. 19 Aug 2005 - Goodyear, Arizona
From Hillsboro Star Journal - Thursday, September 15, 2005
Daughter of Lyndon and Sarah (Klassen) Hiebert-Bell. On Sept. 9, 1956, she married Walter B. ALDRICH, SR., at Marion. Later she married Melvin LACKEY, who preceded her in death. Survivors include a son, Walter Aldrich Jr. of Las Vegas, Nev.; two daughters, Dr. Susan Boyd of Las Vegas, Nev., and Nancy Earnhardt of Spring Creek, Neb.; brother, Clyde Hiebert; half-sister, Ada Bisel; and seven grandchildren. A memorial service was held Aug. 28, for Ethel and Walter Aldrich Sr., who died June 18, 2005.

HIEBERT, Frank
b. abt 1922
d. 8 Oct 2003
From Newton Kansan - Saturday, October 11, 2003
Survivors include: his wife, Vera; three sons, John C. Hiebert of Dallas, Ore., Phillip D. Hiebert of Red Lodge, Mont., and J.D. Hiebert of American Falls, Idaho; two daughters, Janet K. Mayer of Boise, Idaho, and Elaine Cavenaugh of Horseshoe Bend, Idaho; a brother, Albert Hiebert of Newton; two sisters, Rose Weesner and Ella Ramsay, both of Newton; 13 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

HIEBERT, Helen
b. 31 Mar 1916 - Lehigh, Kansas
d. 25 Aug 2001 - McPherson, Kansas
From Hutchinson News - August 27, 2001
Daughter of Peter E. and Aganetha Schmidt Hiebert. On June 15, 1941, she married Freeman JANTZ at rural Lehigh. He died Aug. 12, 1970. Survivors include: two sons, Bobby Lee Jantz and Melvin Dean Jantz; two daughters, Clara Marie Mitchell, and Doris Irene Long; a brother, Adolph Hiebert, Hillsboro; three sisters, Linda Klassen, Goessel, Susie Lohrentz, Newton, and Hilda Ratzloff, Hillsboro. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Betty Lou Hammon-tree; a brother, Rudolph Hiebert; and three sisters, Anna Schmidt, Agnas Flaming and Margaret Woelk. Burial will be in McPherson Cemetery.

HIEBERT, Hilda
b. 27 May 1921 - Goessel, Kansas
d. 20 Dec 2005 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, December 22, 2005, Salina Journal -Thursday, December 22, 2005
Daughter of Peter Hiebert and Aganetha Schmidt. On Feb. 6, 1942 she married Sam RATZLOFF in Goessel. He died in 2000. Survivors include: a daughter, Lola Salisbury, Federal Way, Wash.; a sister, Susie Lohrentz, Newton; and a granddaughter. She was preceded in death by a son, Clifford Wayne Ratzloff. Graveside service in Johannestal Cemetery, rural Hillsboro.

HIEBERT, Jacob S.
b. 9 Dec 1912 - Lehigh, Kansas
d. 9 Feb 2004 - Whitewater, Kansas
From Newton Kansan - Thursday, February 12, 2004
Born, to Jacob C. and Susanna (Goossen) Hiebert in Lehigh. They preceded him in death. He married Mary SCHMIDT April 14, 1937, at Tabor Mennonite Church in Goessel. She survives of the home. Other survivors include: a son, Willard Hiebert of Moorhead, Minn.; a daughter, Gladys Walling of Winifred, Mont.; a sister, Edna Hiebert of Newton; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Swiss Church Cemetery in Whitewater.

HIEBERT, Kathleen - See Kathleen Jost

HIEBERT, Leland R.
b. abt 1942 - Walton, Kansas
d. 27 May 2005 - Sedgwick, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, May 29, 2005
Son of Leonard and Bertha S. Janzen Heibert. Survivors include: a son, Duane Hiebert, Raymond, Neb.; two daughters, Sharolyn Carpenter, Walton, and Jolynn Lorimor, Hesston; two brothers, LaVern Hiebert, Walton, and Jerry Hiebert, Newton; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

HIEBERT, Lena
b. 17 Sep 1908 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 1 Aug 2001 - Goessel, Kansas
From Hillsboro Star Journal
Daughter of Henry G. and Maria (Schmidt) Hiebert. On June 6, 1931, she married Ruben S. HIEBERT. He died Oct. 18, 1982. Survivors include sons, Allen E., Wilbur L., and Wesley D.; brothers, Paul Hiebert of Goessel and Otto Hiebert of Newton; sister, Elizabeth Fray of Hesston. Burial was at Alexanderwohl Cemetery.

HIEBERT, Lillian
B. 20 Apr 1919 - Hillsboro, Kansas
D. 24 Nov 2001 - Wichita, Kansas
From Hillsboro Star Journal - December 5, 2001
Daughter of Peter and Margaret (Claassen) Hiebert. She married Edward ENTZ on Sept. 22, 1960, at rural Hillsboro. He preceded her in death. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, son Darrel Entz, daughter Marilyn Entz, brothers Pete Hiebert and Walter Hiebert, sisters Olga Busenitz, Alice Hiebert, Margaret Hiebert and Bertha Hiebert. Survivors include son Bruce Entz, daughter Lynette Gill and son-in-law John Gill, , and brothers Louis Hiebert and Otto Hiebert of Hillsboro. Burial was at Emmaus Church Cemetery.

HIEBERT, Lillie - See Lillie Klein

HIEBERT, Linda
b. 1 Jan 1909 - Goessel, Kansas
d. 18 Dec 2002 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hillsboro Star Journal - December 26, 2002
Born Jan. 1, 1909, at rural Goessel, she was the daughter of Peter E. and Aganetha (Schmidt) Hiebert. She was the fourth of nine children. On Dec. 18, 1930, at rural Goessel, she married Otto KLASSEN. He died on Jan. 2, 1995, at age 94. She was preceded in death by her son, Carl Klassen on Aug. 19, 2002; brothers, Rudolph and Adolph; and sisters, Margaret Woelk, Agnes Flaming, Anna Schmidt, and Helen Jantz.. Survivors include son Clarence and wife Martha Klassen of Livermoore, Colo.; sisters, Susie Lohrentz of Newton and Hilda Ratzlaff of Hillsboro; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

HIEBERT, Lloyd E.
b. 13 Jul 1924 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 14 Mar 2006 - Macon, Mississippi
From Hillsboro Star Journal - March 22, 2006
Son of Henry and Margaret (Ensz) Hiebert. Survivors include his wife, Alvina Hiebert of Macon, Miss.; four daughters, Joanne and Stan Vogel of Hillsboro, Bonnie and Elgin Schmidt and Ruby and Randy Classen, all of Macon, Miss., and Linda and Wilbert Koehn of Brooksville, Miss.; two sons, Randal and Sharon Hiebert of Macon, Miss., and John and Bethany Hiebert of Bow Island, Alberta, Canada; four brothers, Norman Hiebert of Carpenter, S.D., Donald Hiebert of Yale, S.D., James Hiebert of Hillsboro, and Van Hiebert of Louisville, Ga.; 24 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Burial was in the church cemetery.

HIEBERT, Lottie E - See Lottie E. Schroeder

HIEBERT, Louis R.
b. 9 Feb 1923 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 3 Sep 2005 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, September 8, 2005
Son of Peter P. and Margaret Claassen Hiebert. On April 12, 1953, he married Berniece BULLER at Fairview, Okla. She survives. Other survivors include: a son, Lyn, Augusta; two daughters, Nancy Mansour, Edmond, Okla., and Anita Luke, Wichita; and nine grandchildren. Burial will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in Ebenfeld Cemetery, rural Hillsboro.

HIEBERT, Lucille - See Lucille Koehn

HIEBERT, Martha M.
b. 13 May 1912 - Beaver County, Oklahoma
d. 19 Oct 2005 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Friday, October 21, 2005, Hillsboro Star Journal - Wednesday, October 26, 2005
Daughter of C.J. and Minnie Unruh Hiebert. On Feb. 20, 1938, she married Herbert M. SCHARPING. He died in 1977. Survivors include a daughter, Kay Frances of Cottage Grove, Ore.; daughter-in-law, Ruby Scharping of Wichita; two grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and son, Stanley Scharping.

HIEBERT, Orlin R,
b. abt 1923
d. 26 Oct 2005 - Park City, Kansas
From Wichita Eagle - Friday, October 28, 2005
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lou Hiebert; daughter, Pamela Hiebert; 2 sisters; 1 brother. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Donald and Karla Hiebert of Kansas City, MO, Richard and Kim Hiebert of Benton, KY; daughter and son-in-law, Eileen and Larry Clark of Toronto, KS; 7 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren.

HIEBERT, Otto
b. 14 Jun 1918 - Lehigh, Kansas
d. 11 Oct 2005 - Newton, Kansas
From Newton Kansan - Friday, October 14, 2005
Born to Henry G. and Marie (Schmidt) Hiebert. They preceded him in death. He married Martha NICKEL Aug. 30, 1940. She survives of Newton. Other survivors include: a son, Ross and Kathryn Hiebert of Newton; a brother, Paul Hiebert of Goessel; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He also was preceded in death by: brothers, Menno Hiebert and Levi Hiebert; sisters, Tina Koehn, Lena Hiebert and Elizabeth Frey; and an infant daughter, Diane Hiebert. Burial will be in Restlawn Gardens of Memory in Newton.

HIEBERT, Otto
b. 17 Jan 1916 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 31 Aug 2003, Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, September 2, 2003, Hillsboro Star Journal - Thursday, September 4, 2003
Son of Peter P. and Margaret Claassen Hiebert. On July 7, 1946, he married Bernice NEUFELD. She preceded him in death. Survivors include sons Dean and his wife Eileen and Gordon and his wife Judy, all of Hillsboro; daughter Faye and husband Vince Ressel of Fullerton, Calif.; brother Louis and wife Bernice Hiebert of Hillsboro; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildrenBurial will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Ebenfeld M.B. Cemetery.

HIEBERT, Paul E.
b.  31 Jul 1922 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d.  24 Mar 2002 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - March 25, 2002
Son of Henry G. and Margaret Ensz Hiebert. On Nov. 20, 1949, he married Lucille KOEHN at Galva. She died in 2001. Survivors include: three sons, Allen,  Jerry, and Ray; a daughter, Elaine Unruh; five brothers, Lloyd, Macon, Miss., Norman, Iroquois, S.D., Donald, Yale, S.D., James, rural Hillsboro, and Van, Louisville, Ga.; 12 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Burial will be in Alexanderfeld Mennonite Church Cemetery.

HIEBERT, Pete
b. 21 Mar 1913, Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 10 Aug 2000, Hillsboro, Kansas
From Marion County Record
Son of Peter P. and Margaret (Claassen) Hiebert. He married Elma DIRKS Oct. 21, 1941, in Buhler. His wife preceded him in death. He is survived by one daughter, Arlene Crawford; two brothers, Otto Hiebert and Louis Hiebert, both of Hillsboro; one sister, Lillian Entz of Newton.

HIEBERT, Richard
b. 12 Oct 1943 - Newton, Kansas
d. 23 Jan 2003 - Walton, Kansas
From Newton Kansan - January 26, 2003, Hillsboro Star Journal - Thursday, January 30, 2003
Born to Roudolf and Eva (Flaming) Hiebert. His parents preceded him in death. On Oct. 20, 1963, he married Marilyn HAGUE. She survives. Other survivors include: three sons, Tim Hiebert of Marion, Lee Hiebert of Walton, and Matt Hiebert of Marion; four brothers,Victor Hiebert of Whitewater, Virgil Hiebert of Walton, Roudolf Hiebert, Jr. of Walton and Ronald Hiebert of Peabody; and seven grandchildren. Interment will be in Walton Cemetery.

HIEBERT, Ruth - See Ruth Buckley

HIEBERT, Selma
b. 17 Aug 1911 - Lehigh, Kansas
d. 2 Dec 2002 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - December 3, 2002
She was born Aug. 17, 1911, at Lehigh, the daughter of David and Mary Littke Hiebert. On Dec. 1, 1935, she married Jake J. JOST, in rural Hillsboro. He died in 1992. Survivors include: two sons, Kim, Magnolia, Texas, and Jay, Broomfield, Colo.; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two grandchildren. . Burial will be in Gnadenau Cemetery, rural Hillsboro.

HIEBERT, VIRGIELEE
B. 1 Oct 1944 - Florence, Kansas
D. 22 Jan 2002 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - January 24, 2002
Daughter of Herbert L. and Clara Schmidt Hiebert. On April 6, 1963, she married Johnnie E. LILES. He survives. Other survivors include: two sons, Christopher J. and John Ashley; a daughter, Stacey L. McMahen; two sisters, Josie Pankratz,  and Darlene Stratman, and nine grandchildren. Burial of cremains will be at 5 p.m. Saturday in Haven of Rest Cemetery, rural Hillsboro.

HIEBERT, William
b. 12 Sep 1914, Beaver City, Oklahoma
d. 28 May 2000, Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hillsboro Star Journal - June 7, 2000
Son of Cornelius and Wilhelmine (Unruh) Hiebert.
He was married to Erma STUBBY Feb. 9, 1941. Survivors include his wife; son, Calvin J. Hiebert and his wife, Kate.

HIGHTOWER, Eva May
b. 23 Jun 1919 - Dombey, Oklahoma
d. 1 Mar 2005- Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff, NE - Starherald Newspaper - 03/09/2006
Interment was in West Lawn Cemetery. Born to Harold S. and Edith (Elliott) Hightower. She married Clarence HESTON Aug. 15, 1936, in Liberal. She is survived by her daughters and son-in-law: Dorothy and Robert Krantz of Scottsbluff, and Jeanette Brissette of Reed City, Mich.; son and daughter-in-law: Glen and Patricia Heston of Albuquerque, N.M.; sister: Margaret Goos of Corpus Christi, Texas; brother: Carl Hightower of Killeen, Texas; 16 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and five great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Clarence, daughter Mildred Sparks, and two sisters: Marjorie Ratzlaff and Dorothy Brier.

HILDEBRAND, Anna
b. 5 Mar 1892, Ellinwood
d. 18 Apr 1983, Stafford
From Hutchinson News
She married Samuel LICHTE Dec. 20, 1911, at Stafford. He died Jan. 29, 1966. Survivors include one son, Edwin of Stafford; two daughters, Lois Kruse of Sylvia and Alathea Watts of Yates Center; one brother, Ernest Hildebrand of Stafford.

HILDEBRAND, Katherine
B. 2 Apr 1883 - Russell County, Kansas
D. 31 Oct 1976 - Russell, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
Daughter of Christian and Louise (Wolf) Hildebrand. Survivors are a nephew, Dean Hildebrand in Montana, and several cousins. Burial will be in Russell City Cemetery.

HILDEBRAND, Louise
b. 8 Oct 1894 - Ellinwood, Kansas
d. 10 May 1979 - Dodge City, Kansas
From Dodge City Globe - May 1979
Born to Franz and Marie (Dressler) Hildebrand. Louise Hildebrand and William Henry Witt, of Bison, KS were married in Stafford on Dec. 16, 1914. Survivors are: Son, Arthur, Claflin, KS; daughters, Mrs. Helen Zimmerman, Creston, BE, Mrs. Ruth Stude, Copeland KS, and Mrs. Ethel Tombaugh, Salina, KS; brother Ernest Hildebrand, Stafford, KS; sister Anna Lichte, Stafford, KS; 15 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, June 18, 1958 and a granddaughter.
Burial will be in the La Crosse Cemetery.
Note: John W. Stude is a grandson of Louise Hildebrand Witt. He is married to Ruth Kaub. His parents are Howard and Ruth Elaine Witt Stude.

HILDEBRANDT, Lenora M. Meier - See Lenora M. Saenger

HILDERMAN, Harry
b. 2 Aug 1925 - Stillwater County, Montana
d. 10 Aug 2006 - Billings, Montana
From Billings Gazette, Billings, MT - 12 Aug 2006
Born to Charles and Elizabeth Hilderman as the second of 11 children. After serving proudly, Harry married Lucille HARDING on April 7, 1948. Harry and Lucille raised five children: daughters Kay Stewart (Kent) of Montrose, Colo., Darlene Gunther (Jerry) of Center, Colo., Roberta Marquez (Scott) of Monte Vista, Colo., Becky O'Reilly (Dennis) of Billings, and son Harry Hilderman (Sue) of Goodyear, Ariz. He lost his first wife Lucille to cancer on Oct. 26, 1981. He later married Jan KOBER on June 12, 1982, and lost her to cancer as well, on July 8, 1995. He leaves behind his loving wife of eight years, Georgia SHEARER HILDERMAN, whom he married on Aug. 22, 1998. Harry is preceded in death by his mother and father; a brother, Robert; sisters, Dorothy, Loretta and Martha; his first wife, Lucille; his second wife, Jan; and his grandson, Garrick Logsdon. In addition to his wife and children, Harry is survived by a brother, Ben Hilderman; sisters, Mondy Marchinek, Marlene Grubs, Dolores Simons, Pat Williams, Judy Davis; three stepchildren and six step-grandchildren. Burial will be in the Park City Cemetery.

HILDERMAN, Walter E.
b. 31 Jul 1913, Herrington, Kansas
d. 22 Jun 2000, Herrington, Kansas
From Salina Journal - June 24, 2000
His wife, Ruth, died in 1990. Survivors include a son, Tracy of; a daughter, Winona Chrisjohn.

HILDERMANN, Katharina Elisabeth
b. 2 Dec 1850 - Holstein, Saratov
d. 17 Oct 1925 - Selman, Oklahoma
From Heritage Review - 29 March 1999
Married Johann Friedrich MARTIN in 1870. 9 children. Survivors: 2 sons: David, Jakob, 1 daughter Susanna Hopp. Immigrated 1901 farm 6 miles north of Selman, Oklahoma

HILGENBERG, Adam
b. 13 Sept 1900 - Bunker Hill, Kansas
d. 28 Jan 1978 - Russell, Kansas
He married Laura STOPPEL on April 22,1922 , at Dorrance. Survivors are: wife; son, Albert, Ellis; daughter: Mrs Lee (Irene) Hrabik, Hays; sisters: Mrs. Elma Wacher, Ellsworth; Mrs Mary Stoppel, Little Rock, Ark; brothers: Alvin, Russell.He was preceded by a daughter in infancy; a son, LeRoy, dying in an accident in 1950

HILGENBERG, Alven
b. 24 Jul 1911 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 23 Dec 1989 - Russell, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller collection
Survivors include his wife, Gertrude, of the home; a son, Lawrence of Bunker Hill; a daughter, Karon Blazon of Santa Fe, N.M.; two sisters, Alma Walker of Ellsworth, and Mary Stoppel of Eureka Springs, Ark.; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Russell City Cemetery.

HILGENBERG, Alvin C.
b. 24 Jul 1911 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 23 Dec 1989 - Russell, Kansas
Son of Christian and Emilie Schneider at Hilgenberger. He married Gertrude HARDT on August 30, 1932, rural Bunker Hill. Survivors are: son, Lawrence, daughter, Karon Blazon; sisters: Alma Walker, Ellsworth; Mary Stoppel, Eureka Springs, Ark.

HILGENBERG, Gertrude - See Gertrude Hardt

HILGENBERG, Gertrude
b. 29 Feb 1916, King Center, Colo
d. 24 Nov 2001, Russell, Kans
Daughter of Phillip and Anna (Heinitz) Hardt. She married Alven C. Hilgenberg on Aug. 30, 1932, near Bunker Hill. He died Dec. 23, 1989. Survivors include a son, Lawrence; a daughter, Karon K. Hanrahan; two sisters, Ester Reilly, Dorrance, and Irene Coffeen, Russell. She was preceded in death by aninfant daughter, Arlene, and two sisters, Marie Lucas and Emma Schroeder.

HILGENBERG, Jacob
b. 10 Jun 1881 - Puoskoy, Russia
d. 25 Feb 1957 - Hughson, California
Modesto Bee, Madesto, California
Interment will be at the Masonic Cemetery. Survivors include his widow, Katie Hilgenberg of Hughson: children, Chris Hilgenberg and Cathrine Green of Hughson, Jacob Hilgenberg of Colorado, and Alex Hilgenberg of Long Beach; a brother, Henry Hilgenberg and a sister, Lena Betz, both of Kansas Add'l info - Jacob married Katherine Gallardt September 20, 1927 His parents were Christian Hilgenberg and Dora Dorn.

HILGENBERG, Jacob
b. 10 Jun 1882 - Pulskoy, Russia
d. 25 Feb 1957 - Hughson, California
Modesto Bee, Modesto, California, February 26, 1957
Interment will be at the Masonic cemetery. Survivors include his widow, Katie Hilgenberg of Hughson; children: Chris Hilgenberg and Catherine Green of Hughson, Jacob Hilgenberg of Colorado, and Alex Hilgenberg of Long Beach; a brother, Henry Hilgenberg, and a sister, Lena Betz, both of Kansas. Burial: Acacia Memorial Park, Modesto, Stanislaus County, California Note: Married Katherine Gallardt Hahn on 20 September 1927 in Ellinwood, Kansas

HILGENBERG, Katherine Hahn - See Katherine Gallardt

HILGENBERG, Laura - See Laura Stoppel

HILGENBERG, Lena M
b. 31 Jan 1899 - Dubuque, Kansas
d. 3 May 1981 - Russell, Kansas
She married Henry BETZ on April 18, 1922, at Dubuque. He died September 24, 1956. Survivors are: sons, Roy, Wilson; George, Russell; daughter: Mrs Cora Smitherman, Englewood, C0.

HILGENFELD, Frederick Earl
b. 20 Jul 1944 - McPherson, Kansas
d. 1 Jul 1955 - Hutchinson, Kansas
Son of Russell and Ellen Mae Johnson Hilgenfeld. On February 16, 1982, he married Edna J. MOODY at McPherson. She survives. Survivors include: mother, McPherson; brother: Kenneth; sister Arnelle McNary.

HILGERS, Ruth T.
b. 29 Dec 1951 - Zinten, Germany
d. 12 Jul 20902 - Phillipsburg, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - July 16, 2002
She was born Nov. 28, 1920, in Zinten, Germany, to Joseph and Minna (Gottschalk) Hilgers. She married Lother FUERSTENAU on Dec. 29, 1951, in Nordersteadt, Germany. Survivors include her husband; a son, Robert, Big Piney, Wyo.; a daughter, Susan Schandler, Logan; a brother, Gerhard Hilgers, Germany; a sister, Elizabeth Kindgen, Germany; and five grandchildren. Burial in Pleasant View Cemetery, Logan.

HILL, Adam
b. 15 Mar 1908 - Lincoln, Nebraska
d. 6 Oct 1987 - Torrington, Wyoming
From Star Tribune, Casper, Wyoming - Thursday, October 8, 1987
Son of Christ and Catherine (Braun) Hill. On 22 Apr 1933, he married Eleanore WACKER at Culbertson NE. They moved to Goshen County in 1936, where they farmed near Torrington and later nearLingle. Preceded in death by an infant daughter, three brothers, and a sister. He is survived by his widow of Lingle; three sons, Richard and Marvin, both of Lingle, and Jerry of Denver Colo.; one daughter, Mrs. Shirley Flock of Veteran; three brothers, John and George of Lingle and Walter of Louisville KY; four sisters, Mrs. Hilda Raffelson and Mrs. Alec (Rachel) Schreiner, both of Torrington, Mrs. Helen Sitzman of Indianola NE, and Mrs. Ruth Mathews of Thermopolis. Burial will be in the Hillcrest Cemetery.

HILL, Barbara Jean - See Barbara Jean Clark

HILL, Eleanor D. - See Eleanor D. Wacker

HILL, Friedrich
b. 10 Jun 1879 - Brunnental, Volga
d. 22 Oct 1935 - Ault, Colorado
From Heritage Review - 29 March 1999
Survivors: wife, 8 children. Immigrated 1908 Marion County, Kansas 1925 Ault, Colorado.

HILL, Norma M. - See Norma M. Laubach

HILMES, Virginia
b. 1 Jul 1935 - Ransom, Kansas
d. 24 Apr 2006 - Ness City, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Daughter of Joe and Mary Kraus Hilmes. On June 9, 1958, she married Tom STOECKLEIN in Ness City. He survives. Other survivors include: four sons, Ron and his wife, Karen, Ness City, Steve and his wife, Lisa, Lenexa, Craig and his wife, Brenda, Hays, and Eric and his wife, Melanie, Wichita; two daughters, Jill Bahr and her husband, Rick, and Jennifer Stoecklein, all of Wichita; two brothers, James Hilmes, Hays, and Ralph Hilmes, Montrose, Colo..; two sisters, Joan Roths, Ransom, and Arlene Roths, Benton; and 10 grandchildren, Brett, Jared, Tyler, Quinton, Parker, Macie, Ryan, Courtney, Mackenzie and Aubrie. She was preceded in death by her brother, Gerald Hilmes; and a grandson, Blake Stoecklein. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery..

HILSENBECK, Alma Mae Schlotthaur - See Alma Mae Hefley

HILZER, Stanley H.
b. 16 Jun 1951
d. 20 Dec 2005 - Seattle, Washington
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 23 Dec 2005
Born to Harold and Carolyn Hilzer. Stan is survived by his wife, Judy; step-daughter, Emy Johnston of Seattle; daughter, April Rosencutter and husband Troy of Grand Junction, Colo.; brother, Steve Hilzer of Cheyenne, Wyo.; sisters, Lori Scrivens and husband Larry; and nieces, Jenny and Julie of Scottsbluff. Preceding him in death were his parents.

HINDS, Bernice
b. 6 Sept 1920 - Culver, Kansas
d. 23 Feb 2001 - WaKeeney, Kansas
From Salina Journal - February 25, 2001
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Walter W. MATT, in 1981; and her second husband, George B. SAYLOR, in 1994. Survivors include her husband, Earl; two sons, John and Daniel Matt.; three daughters, Marjean Moore , Marilyn Bhend and Margaret Fuller; a sister, Helen Harper of Salina.

HINES, Joan
b. 28 May 1943 - Oelwein, Iowa
d. 12 Nov 2006 - Pinedale, Wyoming
From Casper Star Tribune, Casper, Wy - Tuesday, November 14, 2002
She was born on May 28, 1943 in Oelwein, Iowa to Dell Dwayne Hines and Mabel Eva Teepe Hines. In Omaha, she met Dennis SCHROEDER, who was there on his first cattle-buying job with Wilson Packing Company. They were married on May 23, 1970. She was preceded in death by her father, Dell Dwayne Hines and her grandparents. She is survived by her husband of Pinedale, her mother and father, Mabel and Roger Carmody of Gravette, Ark.; a sister, Janet Hilsman of Bella Vista, Ark.; and a brother, David Carmody of West Union, Iowa. She is also survived by 10 nieces and nephews and many great nieces and nephews.

HINES, Leda - See Leda Krug

HINKEL, Mabel Edna
b. 19 Nov 1908 - Rush County, Kansas
d. 25 Mar 2002 - Ness City, Kansas
Daughter of Adam and Amelia (Hanhardt) Hinkel. On April 6, 1926, she married Edwin WAGNER in Rush County. He died June 26, 1975. Survivors include, three sons, Dwight, Alexander; Eugene, Ness City; Wilbert, Dighton; daughter Donna Dossett, Evansville, Ind.; sister, Lillian Schlegel, Ness City; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Burial in Ness City Cemetery.

HINTHER, John Fredrick
b. 16 Nov 1870, Schwab, Russia
d. 10 July 1931, Selman, Okla
Harper County Journal, July 16, 1931
At the age of 20 years he came to the United States. Married Eva Elizabeth Yauk in Marion County, Kansas, January 1, 1899. Ten children were born, and three preceded him in death. His wife died February 28, 1917. At that time his youngest boy was only two and one-half years old. The seven living children are: George F., of Des Moines, Iowa; Mrs. Eva Adams, Buffalo; Mrs. Anna Kelln, Dalhart, Texas; Mrs. Laura Ownbey, Selman; Mrs. Frieda Poulson, Englewood, California; Mrs. Bertha Pierce, Selman and John G., Selman.

HINTON, Theodore
b. 17 Aug 1901, El Dorado
d. 3 Jan 1980, Loveland, Colorado
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Natalia MILLER in 1941, Russell. Survivors: widow of; sons Don and Raymond Miller; stepdaughter, Mrs. Eugene Steinle; sister, Mrs. Myrtle Miller, North Carolina.

HINZ, Walter
b. 12 Jul 1902 - Poole, Nebraska
d. 15 Dec 2000 - Warrensburg, Missouri
From Abilene Reflector Chronicle
Son of David and Anna Elizabeth (Steinburg) Hinz.

HIRSCH, Hilda A.
b. 30 Jan 1914 - Java, South Dakota
d. 14 Apr 2006 - Billings, Montana
From Billings Gazette, Billings, MT - 18 Apr 2006
Born to Jacob and Annie Hirsch. Hilda married Emil FIECHTNER on Nov. 18, 1932. Their daughter Janet was born on Sept. 6, 1934. Hilda passed away on Friday, April 14, 2006. Hilda was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; a sister, Edna Hirsch Schmidt; and a brother, Edwin Hirsch. She is survived by her daughter, Janet (Fiechnter) Potter and husband Ray; granddaughter, LaRae (Potter) Weikert and husband Bill; grandson, Raymond Potter and wife Laura; great-grandchildren, Jeremy and Sarah Weikert, Kylie, Adam and Nicole Potter; her brothers, Alfred Hirsch and wife Eunice, Ted Hirsch and wife Ruth, Elmer Hirsch and wife Marge; and sisters, Martha Finch, Ruth Thomas, Ruby Fields and husband George, Gertie Fisher; and many nieces and nephews. Interment will follow at the Custer County Cemetery in Miles City.

HIRSCHKORN, Adella F.
b. 17 Nov 1926 - Livingston, Califoria
d. 25 Jun 1932
From Pacific Union Recorder, August 19, 1932, page 7
Her mother, father and three brothers survive her.

HIRSCHKORN, Bertha - See Bertha Reiswig

HIRT, Isabelle M.
b. 26 Jul 1908 - Wea, Kansas
d. 16 Apr 2005 - Wilson, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, April 20, 2005, Salina Journal - Wednesday, April 20, 2005
Daughter of Joseph and Mary Thielen Hirt. On July 13, 1935, she married Leonard FITSCHEN at Russell. He died in 1994. Survivors include: two sons, Richard, Hutchinson, and Larry, Kansas City, Mo.; a daughter, Jeanette Welch, Olathe; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Bethel, Louis and Matt; and a sister, Loretta Doubrava. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery.

HISAM, Donald
b. 15 Jun 1928 - Yuma, Colorado
d. 23 Nov 2003 - Loveland, Colorado
From Loveland FYI, Loveland, Colorado - 11-26-03
Born to Anna Marie Klein and Adolph Gustava Hisam. Don met his special wife, Nadine WEERS of Fort Collins. They married April 8, 1959, at her parents' home. He will live on through his wife of 44 years, Nadine; daughter Debbie Whitney and husband Scott of Loveland, and their daughters, Sarah, Stephanie and Kirstin; son Neal Hisam and wife Angela of Fort Collins and their daughters, Valerie and Paige. Also surviving are three brothers and a sister, Arthur Mekel-burg of Fort Morgan, Eugene Hisam of Yuma, Edwin Hisam of Greeley and Leona Moser of Greeley. Preceding Don in death were his parents, two brothers and two sisters.

HISHEIM, Mary
b. 22 Dec 1896, Friedenfeldt, Russia
d. 23 Mar 1967, Ness City, Kansas
Daughter of John and and Eva Isheim. In 1907 she came to America with her parents. She was united in marriage to Phillip J. FOOS August 6, 1918, in Durham. She is survived by her husband; son, Paul and his wife,Shirley.

HISS, Lena A.
b. 1 Nov 1902 - Great Bend, Kansas
d. 12 Sep 2004 - Stafford, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, September 14, 2004
Daughter of Otto and Minnie Heinze Hiss. On Aug. 22, 1925, she married George BLAKESLEE, Sr. at St. John. He died June 2, 1971.Survivors include: three sons, Charles, St. John, George, Great Bend, and Victor, Stafford; two daughters, Juanita Fischer, Stafford, and Helen Boyd, Topeka; 13 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and two step-great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Fred Hiss; and a sister, Louise. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Great Bend Cemetery.

HOBBICK, Hannah - See Hannah Becker

HOCH, Gracie R.
b. 4 Jul 1900 - Lincoln County, Kansas
d. 14 May 1985 - Lucas, Kansas
From Information Furnished
Her husband Godrey (BARAL), died in 1962. Survivors include two sons, Floyd of Russell and Luther of Bunker Hill; four daughters, Bessie Hupfer of Russell; Gladys Steinert of Dodge City, and Mary Cooper and Betty Brozek, both of Lucas; three sisters, Ora Shaw of Russell, Carrie Casper of Bunker Hill, Violet Zelenka of Assaria; a brother, Guy Hoch of Dorrance; 19 grandchildren, 34 gt. grandchildren and 5 gt. gt. grandchildren. Burial will be in the Bunker Hill Cemetery.

HOCH, Guy Robert
b. 13 Dec 1915, Russell County
d. 23 Jul 1996, Hays
From Hutchinson News - Tuesday, July 25, 1996
Son of Clinton M. and Birdie L. Gains Hoch. On March 5, 1940, he married Matilda Ann JANDA at Russell. She survives. Othr survivors include: sons, Emery Dean, Dennis Lee; a daughter, Florence Marie Klein; two sisters, Carrie Casper, Russell, and Violet Zelenka, Falun.

HOCH, Lois G.
b. 4 Mar 1923 - Claflin, Kansas
d. 16 Jan 16, 2007 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, January 18, 2007
She was born March 4, 1923, in Claflin, Kansas, the daughter of Francis "Frank" and Ida Mae Hummel Hoch. On Aug. 25, 1942, she married Emmett J. BAUER at Hanston, Kansas. He survives. Other survivors include: five sons, Emmett J. and his wife, Patricia, McPherson, Rod and his wife, Lana, Larned, Steve and his wife, Rhonda, Wichita, Greg and his wife, Susan, Great Bend, and Mark and his wife, Veronica, Burdett; two sisters, Frances Holland, Half Moon Bay, Calif., and Theresa Montague, Sonoma, Calif.; 16 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sister, Kay Jones. Burial will be in the Brown's Grove Cemetery, Burdett, Kansas.

HODGES, Elna Opal
b. 7 Dec 1907 - Danbury, Nebraska
d. 18 Oct 1999 - Denver, Colorado
From Denver Rocky Mountain News - October 28, 1999
Burial at Elmwood Cemetery. She married Earl HODGES, 1927. Survivors include: daughters: Verla York of Lakewood, Gwen Glover of Missouri, Earline Schreiner of Oklahoma; sons: Jay of Lakewood, Jim and Ken, both of California. (Maiden name not shown)

HOEBERLING, Johanna
b. 31 Aug 1898, Nikoleafka, Russia
d. Jun 10, 1982, Saginaw, Michigan
Immigrated to the United States in 1914. She was married to David ASMUS in 1919. He passed away in 1947. She then was married to David GENTER December 26, 1948. He passed away Nov. 3, 1970. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Alex (Linda) Laubhan and Mrs. Hannah Spaedt; three sisters, Eugenia Trupp, Windsor, Ontario, Canada; Bertha Siess, Hubbard Lake, MI.; Theresa Ritthaler, Herron, MI.; one step-daughter, Mrs. Fred (Lydia) Ginder. A daughter, Mrs. Irene Stahle, predeceased her in 1951, and a step-son, Rev. David Genter, in 1974.

HOEFER, Millard H.
b. 21 Dec 1913, Inman
d. 7 Oct 1982, Wichita
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Sylvia KROEKER Oct. 1, 1934, at Newkirk, Okla. Survivors: widow; son, Larry; daughter, Nancy Bowman; sister, Leona Entz, Hutchinson.

HOEFFNER, Frankie P. - See Frankie P. Whisler

HOEFLER, Joseph G
b. 3 Jan 1917 – New Holstein, Wisconsin
d. 19 Jan 2002 - Appleton, Wisconsin
Son of the late Edward and Anna Hartmann Hoefler. On Sept. 23, 1944, he married Eunice BUCHOLZ in New Holstein. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Edmund Hoefler; two sisters, Evelyn Koenig and Mary Grube. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Eunice; one son, Joseph II (Kim) and their children, Kelly, Joseph III and Krystal; four daughters, Jo Ann (Bill) Klich and their daughters, Tonia and Gayle; Janet (Walter) Miller  and their children, Erin, Ross and Evan; Renee Doherty; Patricia (David) and their children, Tracy, Robin, Ashley and Travis. He is also survived by one great-grandson, Reed Miller; four brothers, Herbert (Stella) Hoefler of Kiel, George (Mildred) Hoefler of rural New Holstein, Lester (Fern) Hoefler of Green Bay, and Edward (Margene) Hoefler of rural New Holstein; two sisters, Veronica (Ellsworth) Buchmann of Kiel and Lucille Koenig of Newton.  Burial will be Wednesday morning at Eaton Cemetery in the Town of Eaton.

HOELSCHER, Homer D.
b. 4 Jan 1899, Ellinwood
d. 26 Dec 1981, Lyons
From Hutchinson News (KS)
He married Lydia MEHL May 3, 1923, at Bushton. She died Aug. 4, 1976. Survivors: sons, Verl, Carl, Alvin; daughters, Roberta Frees, Annabel Fredrickson; brothers, Spurgeon, Bushton; Harold, Winfield.

HOEME, Henry O.
b. 26 Dec. 1894 - Ellinwood, Kansas
d. 27 Feb 1979 - Salina, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
Survivors: Mrs. Mary Ellen Shinn; brother: Clarence Brubaker, Burbank Calif.; sister: Mrs. Grace Kay Frantz, Nampa, Idaho.

HOEME, Otto H.
b. 13 Mar 1896 - Ellinwood, Kansas
d. 27 Jul 1979 - Pratt, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Pauline SCHWERTFEGER Feb. 22, 1933 at Preston. She died May 22, 1962.

HOERNER, Alberta I.
b. 18 Sep 1928, Chapman, Kansas
d. 19 Aug 2000, Marion, Kansas
From Salina Journal
Her husband, Clarence WINTER, died in 1988. Suarvivors include two sons, Robert and Ronald; six daughters, Darlene Czarnowsky, Mary Ann Bell, Pauline Rudolph, Roberta Stuchlik,and Janet Doll, Michelle Flamming; a sister, Flora Martin of Herington.

HOFF, Dolly
b. 9 Nov 1910 - Ft. Collins,Colorado
d. 21 Jan2004 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld , Scottsbluff, NE - 24 Jan 2004
Interment will be at the Mitchell Cemetery. Born to Henry and Catherine (Cook) Hoff. She married John R. Weitzel on Feb. 5, 1930. Survivors include her daughter Helen Hilliard of Scottsbluff; one grandson; one granddaughter; one great-grandson; three sisters and one brother. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one brother and two sisters.

HOFF, George
b. 11 Mar 1893 Geneva, NE
d. 17 Feb 1968, Greeley, CO

HOFF, Gertrude
b. 20 Mar 1918 - Emmeram, Kansas
d. 24 Nov 2004 - Hays, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Saturday, November 27, 2004
Born to Ed and Anna (Geist) Hoff. She married Edwin WILHELM who preceded her in death. She married Gilber F. BIEKER on Feb. 8, 1980, in Russell. He died Nov. 30, 1998. Survivors include four daughters, Donna Howard, Hawaii, Karen Brungardt, Hays, Sharon Strecker, Sunrise Beach, Mo., and Janice Schmidt, Kansas City, Mo.; a brother, Elmer Hoff, Gorham; two sisters, Mildred Dechant, Hays, and Elva Buchanan, Berryton; 13 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Doris Burris. Burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays.

HOFF, Irene - See Irene Rupp

HOFF, Josephine Margaret
b. 22 Jul 1924 - Barnsville, Colorado
d. 7 Sep 2003 - Greeley, Colorado
From Greeley Tribune, Greeley, Colorado - 09-10-03
Born to John and Katherine (Lesser) Hoff. On May 31, 1945, she married Louis KLEIN at St. Paul's Congregational Church in Greeley. Survivors are her husband, Louis Klein of Greeley; two sons and daughters-in law, Terry and Chris Klein of Littleton and Dennis and Vicky Klein of Kersey; a sister, Dorothy Ehrlick of Evans; a brother, Dr. Robert Hoff of Kersey; four grandchildren, Jason and Kurt Klein, both of Kersey, and Anna and Jenna Klein, both of Littleton; and two great-grandchildren. Her parents are deceased. Interment will be in Linn Grove Cemetery, Greeley.

HOFF, Leah
b. 7 Sep 1908 - Wellington, Colorado
d. 18 Mar 2007 - Mitchell, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 20 Mar 2007
Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff. Leah was born Sept. 7, 1908, in Wellington, Colo., the daughter of Henry and Katherine (Cook) Hoff. Leah was united in marriage to Alexander EICHMAN Jan. 17, 1929, in Scottsbluff. To this union four children were born. Her husbnd died in 1952. Survivors include her daugh-ters, Rowena Lind of Morrill, Jeanette (Vern) Dietz of Tucson, Ariz.; son, LeRoy (Hilda) Eichman of Sun City, Ariz.; 11 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; sisters, Amelia Margheim of Mitchell and brother, Alex Hoff of Mitchell. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband; son, Roland; brother, Henry Hoff; sisters, Mollie Becker, Dolly Weitzel, Bertha Hettinger, and Rosie Becker and great-granddaughter, Lindsay Hughson.

HOFFER, Bertha D.
b. 29 Nov 1883, Haven
d. 9 Aug 1982, Dallas
From Hutchinson News - Tuesday, August 10, 1982
She married James M. BELL in April 1911 at Haven. He died March 3, 1968. Survivors: daughters, Hazel Beach, Marcelyn Butler.

HOFFER, Christine - See Christine Wolff

HOFFERBER, Lydia - See Lydia Lesser

HOFFMAN, Albert E.
b. 14 Mar 1906 - Chapman, Kansas
b. 14 Nov 2003 - Loveland, Colorado
From Loveland FYI, Loveland, Colorado - 11-17-03
Born to Elizabeth Meyer and Julius Hoffman. He married Elsie in Hebron, Neb. on Feb. 28, 1932. Mr. Hoffman is survived by his son, Wayne Hoffman and wife Sylvia of Idaho Springs; daughter, Susan Venable and husband Stan of Fort Collins; daughter-in-law, Eileen Hoffman of Bonifay, Fla.; sister, Lucy Stedman of Arlington, Texas; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie, who died Sept. 24, 1994, in Loveland, and his son, Don, who died July 28, 1998, in Fort Collins. Burial will take place at Loveland Burial Park.

HOFFMAN, Alma - See Alma Gulick

HOFFMAN, Alvina - See Alvina Ratzlaff

HOFFMAN, Andrew
b. 9 Jul 1884 - Diddle, Russia
d. 25 Oct 1987 - Okeene, Oklahoma
From Okeene Record - October 25, 1978
Andrew Hoffman was born in Diddle, Russia, July 9, 1884 and came to the United States at the age of seven. Survivors include his wife, Katie; three sons, Harvey Hoffman of Okeene; Clarence Hoffman of Choctaw, Oklahoma; and Harry Hoffman of Ringwood, Oklahoma; four daughters, Mrs. Alfred (Esther) Nusz, Canton, Mrs. Agnes Morgan, San Francisco, California, Mrs. Dave (Elsie) Klouse, Freeland, Mich. and Mrs. Ernest (Gladys) Hill, Wichita Falls, Texas; one sister, Mrs. Hannah Laubach, Saginaw, Mich.. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, five sisters and eleven brothers.

HOFFMAN, Anna Margaret - See Anna Margaret Pfeiffer

HOFFMAN, Christine
b. 6 Jan 1880 - Gluckstal, So Russia
d. 7 Oct 1956
From German Der Sendbote 20 Dec 1956 p 23
HOFFMAN, Christine (MILLER) WOLF m. Johann WOLF 1897, Wilhelm HOFFMAN Begra.... was on 12 Oct in Berlin Gemeinde. G.G. RAUSER of Lodi, Calif and G Breit_rez of Lehr, N. Dakota. May 1896...J. REICHERT. 1897 m Johann WOLF...welcher?... 1914. Wilhelm HOFFMAN. Daughter Mrs. Rosa GOEHRING. M/M Albert Fey. Son: Christ T. WOLF, John and Fred HOFFMAN of Fredonia; Carl WOLF of Siou_ Falls, SD; Fred WOLF of Billings, Montana; Albert Wolf of Portland, Oregon; Ephrnim Wolf and Albert Hoffman of Lodi, Calif; William Hoffman of Slodion, CA; Henry Hoffman of _alland, CA and daughter Mrs. Lydia Fey of Fredonia. Sister Mrs. Reta Bittner of Lehr, ND, Mrs. Tillie Hal_, Lodi, Ca and Mrs. Magdalena Schwarztvalder, Reader, ND; brother John A. MILLER of Stockton, CA. Fredonia, North Dakota B. H. Prendinger

HOFFMAN, Dolores J. - See Delores J. Leiker

HOFFMAN, Emma A.
Parents from Russia
b. 17 May 1913 - WaKeeney, Kansas
d. 2 Mar 2004 - Keenesburg, Colorado
From Greeley Colorado Tribune - March 4,2004
Born to Joseph and Theresa (Knoll) Hoffman, who had come to Kansas with their parents, German from Russia immigrants, as young children. When she was 16, Emma met Ferinand "Fitz" SCHMIDT at a ball game. They were married on Sept. 24, 1931. Their first child, Deloris, was born in Padroni, their second and third daughters, Angeline and Barbara, in Morrill, Neb., and their son, Butch, near Fort Lupton, where they had moved in 1942. In 1979, the Schmidts moved to Fort Lupton. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary there. Fitz died in 1982. Survivors are three daughters, Deloris Bergstrom and husband Ray of Hudson, Angeline Schneider and husband John of Gering, Neb., and Barbara Schneider Rodgers of Fort Lupton; a son, Butch Schmidt and wife Joann of Thornton; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Helen Keller. Her parents, a sister, Margaret Lapp, and three brothers, Adolph, Alvin and Bill Hoffman, are deceased. Interment will be in Hillside Cemetery, Fort Lupton.

HOFFMANN, Ernest
b. 2 Jul 1922 - Worden, Wisconsin
d. 4 Sep 2006 - Havre, Wisconsin
Billings Gazette on 9/6/2006.
Burial at the Highland Cemetery. Born to Frank Sr. and Marie (Herzog) Hofmann. While Ernie was in Pyote, on May 7, 1944, he married Johanna KUNTZ of Pompeys Pillar. In this union, they had six daughters: Dorothy, Thresa, Constance, Kimberly, Heide and Rose Mary. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Johanna in 1998; one daughter, Rose Mary, who died shortly after birth; four brothers, Frank Jr., Clarence, Carl and Harold; one sister, Marie. Ernie is survived by his five daughters, Dorothy (Richard) Cowee of Billings, Thresa (Harvey) Roger of Lakeside, Constance (William) Donahue of Superior, Kimberly (James) Beranek of Kalispell and Heide (Kelly) O'Neil of Garland, Texas; four sisters, Anna (Otto) Mueller of Java, S.D., Helen Kirchner of Rapelje, Esther (Ed) Thaut of Billings and Elsie Dalke of Billings; numerous nieces and nephews; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren.

HOFFMAN, Esther R. - See Esther R. Dillman

HOFFMAN, Frances Louise
b. 6 Dec 1924, Ft. Morgan, CO
d. 17 Jan 1967, Houston, TX
She married Theodor RUDMANN June 9,1945, in Denver.. Besides her husband, Mrs. Rudmann is survived by a daughter, Barbara, and son, John Neil; six sisters, Mrs. Bertha Schlagel, Mrs. Elizabeth Wilhelm, Mrs. Marie Reiber, Mrs. Betty Asmus, Mrs. Lucille Nuss and Mrs. Helen Stephens; three brothers, Walter, Gilbert Hoffman, Alan, and her parents Mr.and Mrs. J. C. Hoffman, Fort Morgan.

HOFFMAN, Frances Marie - See Frances Marie Kaps

HOFFMAN, Frederick George
b. 14 Jun 1910 - Jacksonville, Illinois
d. 19 Sept 2003 - Loveland, Colorado
From Loveland FYI - Loveland, Colorado - 10-03-03
Born to Edward William Hoffman and Elizabeth Ealey Hoffman. He moved to Janesville, Wis., as a young man and married Pauline LOCKART there Jan. 25, 1935. He is survived by a son, Paul F. Hoffman and wife Donna of Loveland.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Hoffman, on Aug. 14, 1995; brothers Carl and William; and a sister, Delores.

HOFFMAN, Frieda Martz - See Frieda Wolf

HOFFMAN, George W.
b. 18 Aug 1926, Lorraine
d. 1 Jun 1986, Great Bend
From Hutchinson News - Tuesday, June 3, 1986
He married Lois CLINTON, Aug. 15, 1945, at Hutchinson. Survivors: wife; son, Darel Duane; daughter, Judy Schugart; sisters, Matilda Hoth, Arlene Kerns, Olethea Corn.

HOFFMAN, Gladys
b. 24 Jun 1895, Kansas City
d. 5 Feb 1989, Springfield, Mo
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Frank HOLLAR in 1915. He died in 1969. Survivors: sons, Don and Maurice, both of Wichita; daughter, Loyette Swanson, Springfield.

HOFFMAN, Glenn H.
b. 27 Dec 1913 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
d. 8 Apr 2004 - Berthoud, Colorado
From Loveland Newspaper, Loveland, Colorado - 04-20-04
Born to John and Lena Weber Hoffman. He married Verona F. IMES July 6, 1951, in Scottsbluff, Neb. She preceded him in death July 21, 1996. He is survived by sons Joseph J. Hoffman and wife Donna of Annville, Pa., and Lester W. Hoffman of Fort Collins; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a sister, Alma Magnuson of Greeley; and seven nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his wife, Verona F. Hoffman, and brothers Henry, Raymond and Herman. Burial will be at Resthaven Memory Gardens.

HOFFMAN, Herbert
b. 9 Sep 1921 - Mott, North Dakota
d. 31 Mar 2007 - Billings, Montana
From Billings Gazette, Billings, MT - 1 Apr 2007
Herb was born Sept. 9, 1921, near Mott, N.D. to Fredricka and Fred Hoffman. Herb is survived by his devoted wife, Lue, of 37 years; son Larry (Carol); step daughter Judy (Dale) Bair; sister-in-law Edna Hoffman; sisters, Helen Julian of California, Alice Lewis of Spokane, Fern (Floyd) Totton, Ester Groscop; brother-in-law Mike (Cindy) Wilmot; sister-in-law Edith (Don) Williams; grandchildren, Becky (Jeremy) Rindahl, Angie (Travis) Smith; and numerous special nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers, George, John and sisters, Edna and Betty.

HOFFMAN, Herman G., Sr.
B. 14 Sep 1895 - Atchison, Kansas
D. 15 Dec 1977 - Jackson, Mississipi
From Newspaper Clipping
He left to make his home at Lyons, where his son, Herman, Jr. lives. In July this year, he went to Jackson, Miss., to live with a daughter, Mrs. W. J. (Mary Jane) Crecink. Also surviving is the widow, Golda T.; three grandsons and three sisters. He is the brother-in-law of Mr. And Mrs. Herman Neatler and a niece is Mrs. Harold Zigler, among several nieces and nephews.

HOFFMAN, Hermine
b. 4 Jul 1915 - Russell County, Kansas
b. 29 Apr 1980 - Great Bend, Kansas
She married Paul STRECKER on May 20, 1937, at Great Bend. Survivors: widower of home; daughters: Mrs. Barbara Merry; Mrs. Melba Dietz, Mrs. Karen Maier; brother: Herman Hoffman, Hoisington.

HOFFMAN, Howard Lee
b. 18 Jul 1912 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
d. 14 Dec 2006 - Riverton, Wyoming
From Casper Star Tribune, Casper, WY - Sunday, 17 Dec 2006
He was born July 18, 1912, in Scottsbluff, Neb., the son of Fraser Marion Hoffman and Helen Marguerit (Lechband) Hoffman. Survivors include his daughters, Jan Shavlik and her husband of Dubois and Betsy Flickner and her husband of Littleton, Colo.; and two grandsons. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Hoffman and his sister, Ruth Hoffman.

HOFFMAN, John George
b. 16 Mar 1889 Hussenbach, Russia
d. 5 Nov 1968, Ft. Morgan, CO
He immigrated to Brush in 1903. He was married to Marie WUNSCH June 22, 1923. Besides his wife, Hoffman is also survived by six daughters, Mrs. Bertha Schlegel and Mrs. Elizabeth Wilhelm, Mrs. Marie Reiber, Mrs. Betty Asmus, Mrs. D. Lucille Nuss and Mrs. Helen Stephens; three sons, Gilbert, Alan, and Walter; three sisters, Mrs. Alice Hettinger of Sterling, Mrs. Mollie Andrus of Denver and Mrs. Amelia Ruhl of San Pedro, Calif.; a brother, Jake of Fort Morgan.

HOFFMAN, Leon
b. 13 Aug 1920 - Okeene, Oklahoma
d. 19 April 2004 - Enid, Oklahoma
From Enid News - Thursday, April 22, 2004
Burial will be in Garber Cemetery. Born to John and Hannah Nusz Hoffman. On April 19, 1944, he married Clara REIMER at Corn. She died April 28, 1986. On Aug. 8, 1987, he married Dorotha KELLER in Garber. Surviving are his wife, Dorotha; two daughters, Jean Hart of Plainview, Texas, and Gail Zook of Haviland, Kan.; one stepson, Stanley Keller of Sugar Land, Texas; three stepdaughters, Rexanna Lester of Savannah, Ga., Rebecca Keller of Chula Vista, Calif., and Cleta Moreau of Overland Park, Kan.; two brothers, James of Lawrence, Kan., and Billy of Fort Mill, S.C.; three sisters, Iva Nusz of Watonga, Dorothy Haley of Enid and Johnnetta Dugger of Cotopaxi, Colo. He was preceded in death by one son, one daughter, two brothers and one sister.

HOFFMAN, LeRoy
b. 22 Nov 1921 - Tampa, Kansas
d. 27 Apr 2003 - Marion, Kansas
From Newton Kansan - Wednesday, April 30, 2003
Son of Henry and Amelia (Haas) Hoffman in Tampa. He married Lila LINK Jan. 20, 1945, in Wichita. She survives of Marion. Other survivors include: two daughters, Janice Peters and Anita Hooper, both of Marion; a sister, Luella Bartel of Marion; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and many friends. Burial will be in Marion Cemetery.

HOFFMAN, Mary - See Mary Erdman

HOFFMAN, Mary
b. abt 1913
d. 20 Oct 2006 - Grenfell, Sask. Canada
From Regina Leader-Post - 10/23/2006
Mary Wolfe, widow of John Wolfe, Grenfell, Sask., died at the age of 93 years. Interment in the Grenfell Cemetery. Predeceased by her husband John in 1996, her parents Carl and Katherine Hoffman, son in law Bryce Green, brother Jack Hoffman and sister Elizabeth Krembil. Mary is survived by her children: Ruth (Edgar) Swallow, Grenfell, Sask.; Lloyd (Cecille) Wolfe, Balgonie, Sask.; and Bette Ann Green (Barrie Belles), Raymore, Sask. Six grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, one sister Tillie Schlamp, Grenfell and two brothers: Philip (Minnie) Hoffman, Grenfell and Carl (Lyn) Hoffman, Toronto, ON. Mary is also survived by five sisters in law, and one brother in law, as well as her nieces and nephews.

HOFFMAN, Millie - See Millie Harimon

HOFFMAN, Myrtle
b. 2 Apr 1934 - Lincoln, Kansas
d. 27 Oct 2003 - Miltonvale, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Tuesday, October 28, 2003
Survivors include her husband, William (SCHULTZ) of Miltonvale; two sons, Calvin and Richard, both of Miltonvale; a sister, Betty Nienke of Ellsworth; and two grandchildren. Burial will be in Miltonvale Cemetery.

HOFFMANN, Lorraine E.
b. 29 Aug 1917 - Alta Vista, Iowa
d. 4 February 2004 - Greeley, Colorado
From Greeley Tribune, Greeley, Colorado - 04-06-04
Born to Martin R. and Anna (Sassen) Hoffmann. She was guardian for a niece, Donna Sayers, and her two sons, Robert and Donald Sayers. Survivors are a sister, Marie Hohn of Lodi, Calif.; a sister-in-law, Lucille Hoffmann of Greeley. Her parents, four sisters and three brothers are deceased. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Greeley.

HOFFMAN, Maria E. - See Maria E. Utzu

HOFFMAN, Susan Merz - See Susan Kustelski

HOFFMAN, Thelma E. - See Thelma E. Carroll

HOFFSTETTER, Katherine Ann
b. 6 May 1920 - Portland, Oregon
d. 28 Aug 2005 - Portland, Oregon
From The Oregonian on 9/1/2005.
Daughter of Mike and Catherine Hoffstetter. On September 15, 1946 she married Alfred Mackerow STOUT "Mack". Katherine is survived by her sons: Mike and wife Carol of Zig Zag, OR, and Tom and wife Jeanette of Portland, sister: Betty Glover of Portland, and two grandchildren: Jennifer Emery and Marcy Seibert. Her husband Alfred preceded her in death in February of 2004. Interment will be at Gresham Pioneer Cemetery.

HOFMANN, Eunice H. - See Eunice H. Griess

HOFMANN, Lester Leon
b. 14 Jul 1920 - Henderson, Nebraska
d. 5 Jan 2007 - Greeley, Colorado
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 11 Jan 2007
Inurnment in the Sutton, Neb. cemetery. Lester was born July 14, 1920, near Henderson, Neb. to Leon and Olinda (Gemar) Hofmann. He married Lenora GRIESS Jan. 18, 1948, near Stockham, Neb. Survivors include his wife, Lenora of Greeley; daughter Judith and son-in-law Bob Burchfield of Denver; son Thomas and daughter-in-law Shelley Hofmann of Escondido, Calif.; granddaughters, Jennifer and husband Tom Tyler, Meghan and Lara Burchfield; grandsons Kevin Hofmann, and Joshua Burchfield; sister, Elaine and brother-in-law Rudy Gibson of Paradise, Calif.; and brother, Donald of Hastings, Neb. Preceding him in death were his parents.

HOFMANN, Selma Irene
b. 1921
d. 31 May 1986 - Craven, Saskatchewan
From The Leader Post, Regina, Saskatchewan - June 2, 1986
Predeceased by her parents, Otto and Pauline HOFMANN; one sister, Lisa LOCKSTEIN; and one brother, Harry Hofmann. She leaves to mourn her passing her husband Henry of Craven, Sask., two sons: Willie (Brenda) of Craven, Sask, and Alan (Beverly) of Regina; four grandsons: Jason, Chad and James, all of Regina, and Matthew of Craven, Sask; one sister, Olga GURIS of Winnipeg, Man; and numerous nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Longlaketon Cemetery, Craven, Sask.

HOFMEIER, Verna I. - See Verna I. Achilles

HOHENECKER, Anna
b. 6 Feb 1908 - Russia
d. 12 Oct 1979 - Bismarck, North Dakota
From Long Lake, North Dakota 14 Oct 1979
Burial will be in St Paul's Cemetery at Long Lake. She came with her family to the US and settled at Long Lake in 1911. She grew up there and married Chris F. WOLF, Jr. on Nov 28, 1928 at Long Lake. Mr. WOLf died in 1958. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Melvin (Gladys) PFENNING of Bismarck; her father, Jacob HOHENECKER, of Ipswich; one brother, Bill HOHENECKER of Aberdeen; four grandchildren and four great grand. She was preceded in death by her husband and her mother.

HOHL, Aletha Mary
b. 9 Jun 1909, Bushton
d. 23 Dec 1999, Great Bend
From Newspaper Clipping
Daughter of Adolph and Sema Korf Hohl. On Oct. 9, 1929, she married Clyde Barton FULTON at Larned. He died May 14, 1994. Survivors include: three sons, Wilbur H., Donald L., Raymond C.; a sister, Wilma Haney, Canon City, Colo.; two brothers, Marvin Hohl, Canon City, Colo., and Melvin Hohl, Pittsburg. She was preceded in death by a sister, Viola Frazier, and four brothers, Norman, Leo, Virgil and Lowell.

HOHNSTEIN, Anna Katherina
b. 27 Dec 1875 - Norka, Saratov, Russia
d. 10 Nov 1932 - Portland, Oregon
From German Kirchenbote v51 #49 8 Dec 1932
SCHREINER, Anna Katherina (Hohnstein) is Holstein b. 27 Dec 1875 Norka, Saratov d. 10 Nov 1932 Portland OR m. 17 Mar 1901 Jacob SCHREINER 1900 Ft Collins CO; 1912 Portland OR. Leaves husband Jacob, kinder Marie, Emilie, Heinrich and Robert; brother Heinrich Hohnstein and sister Elisabeth Did, Portland. Portland, OR Pastor John H. Hopp

HOHNSTEIN, Anna Margaret
b. 21 Aug 1884, Neu Norka, Russia
b. 20 May 1962, Kimball, Nebraska
From Western Nebraska Observer - Thursday, May 24, 1962
She was married to Henry BURBACK there in 1906 and they came to Nebraska the same year. Mr. Burback died in 1942. She is survived by five sons, Henry, Nampa, Idaho, Reuben, Conrad, Harry and Richard, all of Kimball; six daughters, Mrs. John Strasheim, Mrs. Victor Talheim, Mrs. Alex Strasheim, Mrs. William Novotny, Mrs. Wilbur Evertson and Mrs. James Young, all of Kimball; a brother, Philip Honstein, Portland, Ore.

HOHNSTEIN, Christina H.
b. 20 Feb 1904 - Norka, Russia
d. 9 Jun 1998 - Ft. Collikns, Colorado
From Ft. Collins, Colorado - 10 June 1998
Married Jacob Sterkel 20 Feb 1921 Berthoud CO. Parents George and Emalia SEEDER Hohnstein, sons Elmer, Randy, Glenn of Loveland and Earl Sterkel of Berthoud; daughter, Betty Iverson Las Vegas; brother Harold of Vancouver WA; sister Helen SCHMIDT of Chinook, WA. Preceded in death by husband, parents, son Edward; 2 brothers, 5 sisters.

HOHNSTEIN, John
b. 14 Jan 1871, Neu Norka, Russia
d. 7 Jan 1947, Hastings, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Herald, January 10, 1947
He was married December 17, 1892. His wife preceded him in death December 3, 1943, at Scottsbluff. He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Margaret Schnell, Vale, South Dakota; Mrs. Kate Grasmick, Mrs. Anna George, Mrs. Christine Ames, all of Lodi, California; four sons, Henry, John, Ezra, and George, also of Lodi; two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Schmunk and Mrs. Anna Burbach of Kimball; and one brother, Philip Hohnstein of Portland, Oregon.

HOHNSTEIN, Katherine
b. 18 Mar 1890, Neu Norka, Russia
d. 7 Jan 1935, Minatare, Nebraska
From Newspaper
Submitted by Derek Nuss
Mrs. George STERKEL. Her husband, George, and 10 children survive. The children are Anna, John, George, Sara, Ella, Rosie, Helen, Pauline, Nadine, and Jake. Two brothers, Philip and John Hohnstein of near Scottsbluff; and two sisters, Mrs. Anna Burbach of Kimball, and Mrs. Katherine Schmunk of Mitchell; survive also.

HOHSTEIN, Katherine - See Katherine Dillman

HOHNSTEIN, Katherine
b. 28 Jan 1874, Neu Norka, Russia
d. 27 Oct 1956, Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Herald, October 28, 1956
She married Henry R. Schmunk in 1895. They moved from Winnepeg, Canada in 1905. Mr. Schmunk died in January 1956. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Jacob Nuss of Lodi, California, Mrs. Adam Gabel of Minatare, and Mrs. Solomon Haun of Gering; four sons, John of Bayard, Alex of Mitchell, Reuben of Vancouver, Washington, and Henry of Morrill.

HOHWEILER, Leona
b. abt 1913
d. Aug 21, 1979, Perryton, Texas
Obituary
Survived by husband Henry Peil of Follett, Texas; son Leon of Gruver; brothers Alfred Hohweiler and Alex Hohweiler; sisters Laura Hudson, Katharine File and Stella Apple.

HOKE, Marjorie - See Marjorie Zorn

HOLCOMB, Lena Pearl - See Lena Pearl Snyder

HOLDEMAN, Velma - See Velma Koehn

HOLDEN, Dorothy H. - See Dorothy H. Huffman

HOLDENBEIN, Marie Charlotte
b. 13 Jan 1853 - Belachwesch, South Russia
d. 18 Mar 1948
From newspaper photocopy, The Reiswig Family Tree, prepared by Donna J. Schmidt
Daughter of John Holtenbein and his wife Marie Caroline Grabowske. On October 15, 1869, she was married to Peter REISWIG. Fourteen children were born to this union, seven sons and seven daughters, four of whom died in infancy. In 1879 the family immigrated to America settling on a farm southeast of Hillsboro. Mr Reiswig died in 1915. Of her 14 children, 5 children survive; Mrs. G J Ollenborger of Hillsboro, Mrs. Wm Schneider of Booker, Texas, Mrs. Leo Wiederstein of Hillsboro, Philip Reiswig of Webber Falls, Oklahoma and Jacob Reiswig of Hutchinson, Kansas. Besides the surviving sons-in-laws and daughter-in-laws, there are 50 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren, who mourn her passing. Interment was made in Zion Lutheran Cemetery.

HOLHFELD, Henry Frank
b. 28 Aug 1919 - Sweetwater, Nebraska
d. 31 Aug 2006 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 1 Sep 2006
Interment will be at West Lawn Cemetery in Gering. Son of Edward and Gertrude (Kramer) Holhfeld. He was united in marriage to Virginia GRAHAM, Sept. 19, 1940, in Kearney. To this union two daughters Jean and Vicky were born and raised. Hank and Virginia were married for 48 years before her death in 1988. Hank was united in marriage to Maxine (BURKE) MITCHELL Feb. 22, 1990, in Gering. Survivors include his wife Maxine; daughters and sons-in-law, Jean and Larry Piester of North Platte, Vicky and Nestor Sanchez of Minatare; five grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren, five step-great grandchildren; sisters, Arlone Novotne of Gibbon and Viola Hall of Gering. Preceding him in death were his parents; wife, Virginia; two brothers, and four sisters.

HOLL, Caroline - See Caroline Dumler

HOLLAND, Helen Lillie
b. 11 May 1889, Joplin, Mo
d. abt 1967, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
Survivors include one son, W. O. Saling of Great Bend; one brother, Elmer Holland of Van Buren, Ark.; one sister, Mrs. Charles Kraft of Tulsa, Okla.

HOLLAR, Gladys - See Gladys Hoffman

HOLLIS, Helen L.
b. 16 Nov 1914 - Hunter, Kansas
d. 3 Aug 2001 - Hunter, Kansas
From Salina Journal
Submitted by Rachel E. Smith
Survivors include her husband, Barnard J. SCHNEIDER; a son John, and two grandchildren. Burial will be in Round Springs Cemetery near Hunter.

HOLMAN, Rose S. - See Rose S. Shalefsky

HOLSTEIN, Henry
B. 6 Dec 1902 - Bison, Kansas
D. 11 Aug 1991 - Garden City, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
Survivors include: three sisters, Lydia Kern, Coos Bay, Ore., Freda Hull, Dodge City, and Esther Foushee, Leoti. Burial will be in the Leoti Cemetery, Leoti.

HOLSTEIN, Maria
b. 10 Jul 1893 - Jagodnaya Polyana, Volga
d. 20 Jun 1926 - Cove Orchard, Oregon
From Heritage Review - 30 March 2000 - DFP 13 Jul 1926 Nr 2715
Born to Adam Holstein and Anna Elisabeth Hackman. Married Heinrich BAUM on 24 February 1912 - 4 children (1 son Heinrich died 1913). Survivors: husband, 3 children, Johannes, Katharina, Pauline, parents; two brothers, Adam, Alexander; 2 sisters: Anna Elisabeth Morasch, Kathsrilna Koch (brother and sister all in SR)

HOLT, Florian "Shorty"
b. 16 Apr 1906, Leon
d. 9 May 1995, Russell
From Hutchinson News
Son of David Ralph and Anne May Piper Holt. On Sept. 30, 1939, he married Bernice ROSE at Hays. She died July 2, 1944. Survivors include: two brothers, Ivan, Russell, and Donald, Topeka; and three sisters, Rosa Ireland and Doris Kirk, both of Leon, and Ruth Broyles, Andover.

HOLTHOEFER, Frances A. - See Frances A. Ehrlich

HOLTZ, Harold B.
b. 29 Sep 1908, Start, Colo.
d. 16 Jul 1986, Philadelphia
From Hutchinson News - Saturday, July 19, 1986
He married Olive NOVAK Jan. 1, 1939, at Wilson. Survivors: wife; sons, Frank, Douglas; brother, Orville, Port Charlotte, Fla.

HOLTZ, Shawnna - See Shawnna Wyman

HOLTZEN, Arnold Louis
b. 6 Jul 1910, Orlando, Okla.
d. 7 Jan. 1986, Harper
From Hutchinson News - Wednesday, January 8, 1986
He married Emma HEINTZ April 1, 1934, at Lahoma, Okla. Survivors: wife; son, Lyle; daughter, Fay Birkman; brothers, E. H., Enid, Okla; Eldon, Wichita; Ray, Mead, Okla.; sisters, Amanda Buschmeyer, Austin, Texas; Emma Niehus, Fairmont, Okla.; Martha Schuelein, Oklahoma City; Laura Nolting, Enid, Okla.; Edna Gritz, Richardson, Texas; Ruth Edley, Fort Worth, Texas.

HOLWEGNER, Margaretha
b. unk - Bergdorf, Odessa
d. 23 Apr 1925 - Maple Creek, SK
From Heritage Review - 29 March 1999
Married Jakob MEIER (from Gluckstal, Odessa). Survivors: husband, 2 sons, 3 daughters, 3 sisters: Elisabeth Holwegner (Canada), Rosina Bentz (Kassel, Odesssa), Katharina Hertel (Gluckstal, Odessa)

HOLZER, Alma
b. 15 Jun 1903, Dorrance
d. 2 Aug 1987, Salina
From Hutchinson News (KS) - Tuesday, August 4, 1987
Survivors: brothers, Simon, Grand Junction, Colo., Bill, Lorraine; sisters, Jo Marsh and Alice Miller, both of Topeka, Ethyl Dobrinski, Pryor, Okla., Llena Weeks, Decatur, Ark., Bertha Weeks, Russell.

HOLZER, Anna Elizabeth - See Anna Elizabeth Major

HOLZER, Anna Elisabeth Kinsfater - See Anna Elisabeth Krieger

HOLZER, Eleanor
b. 10 Apr 1916- Benton Harbor, Michigan
d. 3 Apr 2002 - Fort Smith, Arkansas
From Russell County News - April 9, 2003
The daughter of Herman and Louise (Rennhack) Holzer. Preceding her in death was her husband, Alvin A. FOSE. Survivors include: a daughter, Kaye, and her husband French Smith, Mountainburg, AR; a son, Ken Fose, Ft. Smith; and two grandchildren. Burial in Woodlawn Memorial Park, Ft. Smith.

HOLZRICHTER, Abe H.
b. 27 Aug 1912, Burrton
d. 7 Jan 1999, Halstead
From Hutchinson News
Son of Peter F. and Mary Anna Dick Holzichter. On Dec. 22, 1940, he married Dorathy SABIN at Burrton. She survives. Other survivors include: two sons, Nick, and Kirby; two daughters, Nancy Krehbiel and Shirley Mackey; a brother, Pete Holzrichter, Burrton. He was preceded in death by a brother, Henry F.; a sister Katherina B. Churchman; and two infant sisters.

HOLZRICHER, Henry F.
b. 26 Nov 1913, Burrton
d. 31 Dec 1992, Wichita
From Newspaper Clipping
Son of Peter F. and Mary Ann Dick Holzrichter. On March 24, 1940, he married Helen Marie KELLEY at Burrton. She died June 2, 1990. Survivors include: a son, Jimmie D.; a daughter, Judy D. Cottingham; two brothers, Pete, Burrton, and Abe, Halstead.

HOMBURG, Alfred "Al" John
b. 4 Mar 1937, Ellis, Kansas
d. 21 Sep 1999 Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania
Parents were August W. and Elsie E. (Zachman) Homburg. Survivors inclusde his wife, Lucinda "Cindy" KOCHER; four brothers, Harold A., Arthur E., August W., and Allaire T; and four stepsisters, Ione Buchlheister, Kay Enna, Doris Belthauser and Jane Bowyer. He was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Loreen Homburg.

HOMEIER, Emma Rosalie - See Emma Rosalie Friebus

HOMEIER, Robert
b. 27 Aug 1951, Ellsworth
d. 19 May 1977, Stockton
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Catherine ZUMALT, Russell August 9, 1975. Surviving widow; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lenhardt Homeier; grandmother, Mrs. Emma Homier; brothers, William, Ralph, Steven; sisters, Mrs. Rita Habbart, Mrs. Mary Bohen, Mrs. Barbara Bowman, Mrs. Alice Prester, Mrs. Donna Major, Miss Betty Homeier.

HOMEWOOD, Ethel L.
b. 19 Jan 1911 - Luray, Kansas
d. 5 Nov 1990 - Denver, Colorado
From Smoky Bogart Collection, probably Salina Journal Nov 8, 1990
Her husband, Paul (BENDER), died in 1987. Survivors include a son, Dennis of Arvada, CO; a daughter, Neva Allison of Overland Park; a brother Frank of Luray; two sisters, Hazel Russell of Montezuma and Edna Stiverson of Pratt; and a grandchild. Burial will be in the Luray Cemetery.

HONNE, Esther E. - See Esther E. Troutman

HONOMICHL, Elmer F.
b. 18 Jun 1915 - Lucas, Kansas
d. 4 Jan 1988 - Wichita, Kansas
He married Marie STRECK on July 9, 1939. She died June 6, 1973. Survivors are: son, Stephen; daughter, Susan Horacek; sisters: Tillie Schooley, Russell; Gladys Krause, Manhatan

HONSTEIN, Edward William
b. 5 Feb 1914 - Harmony District, Colorado
d. 15 Aug 2003 - Fort Collins,Colorado
From Greeley Tribune, Greeley, Colorado - 08-18-03
Born to Henry C. and Mary Ann (Kechter) on his grandfather Kechter's farm in the Harmony District. On Feb. 5, 1935, he married Amelia (Millie) Dorothy SUPPES. They celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary before she died in November 1994 of cancer. He is survived by two daughters, Jean White of Sparks, Nev., and Shirley Honstein of Fort Collins; a son, Lyle and wife Dianne of the Big Thompson Canyon; five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and one step-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents and one sister, Helen Honstein, all of Fort Collins. Interment will be at the Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins.

HONSTEIN, Katharina
b. 18 Sep 1860 - Norka, Volga
d. 30 Sep 1916
From Heritage Review - January 23, 1993 - DEP 17 Oct 1916 NR2212
Buried 2 October 1916 Ritzville, WA Married Heinrich KOCH Survivors: husband, 2 sons, 2 daughters

HONSTEIN, Katherine - See Katherine Hartung

HONSTEIN, Marie B. See Marie B. Befus

HOOPER, Jerry D.
b. 7 Mar 1922 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
d. 25 Nov 2005 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 30 Nov 2005
Private interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park in Scottsbluff. Born to Harry and Grace (Steinmetz) Hooper. He married Ruthanne STEELE May 23, 1953, in Scottsbluff. Survivors include his wife, Ruthanne Hooper; daughter, Nancy Hooper of Arizona; son and daughter-in-law, Jon and Roxanne Hooper of Virginia; and grandson, Harry Hooper. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Helen Petty and brother, Sabin Hooper.

HOOPER, Mary E.
b. 11 Oct 1898, Trenton, Mo
d. 13 Apr 1980, Harper
From Newspaper Clipping
Survivors: sons: William D. Wohlschlegel, Robert Wohlschlegel, Dale Wohlschlegel; daughters,: Mrs. Edith Reida, Mrs. Joy Clements, Mrs. Nancy Mortimer, Mrs. Alice Branine, Mrs. Irene Naasz; brother: James Hooper, Scottsbluff, Neb.; sisters: Mrs. Isabell Height, David City, Neb.; Mrs. Catherine Hill, Manhattan.

HOOPES, Marjorie
b. 22 Dec 1933 - Paradise, Kansas
d. 2 June 1986
From Russell Cemetery Records
She married Lloyd R. SCHNEIDER on June 7, 1953, at Paradise. (no other information furnished)

HOOVER, Glenae I. Keady, Hendricks - See Glenae I. Schuman

HOOVER, Mollie
B. 9 Dec 1908 - Dubringa, Russia
D. 20 Jan 2002 - Gering, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld - 24 January 2002
Interment will be in the Bayard City Cemetery. Daughter of  Adam and Amelia (Wolf) Hoover. The eldest of seven children, she arrived in the United States of America in 1912. Some married David FEILD on January 10, 1925. To this union, four children were born, Alex, Walter, Elsie and Robert. She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Alex and Gladys of Bayard, Walter and Dorothy of Kennewick, Wash. and Robert and Sherri of Scottsbluff; two brothers, Sam Hoover of Scottsbluff, Ed Hoover of Cottage Grove, Ore.; two grandsons; two granddaughters; five great-granddaughters; one great-grandson; two great-great-grandchildren; three nephews; and three nieces. She was preceded in death by her husband of 74 years, David; daughter, Elsie Abel; grandson, Kevin Abel; three brothers; and a sister.

HOPKINS, Elton
b. 12 Feb 1915 - Attica, Harper County, Kansas
d. 14 Mar 2002 - Emporia, Kansas
From Olathe News - March 15, 2002
Among his survivors are daughters, Ardeith Hopkins, and Beheen Way. Additional Information: Elton Leroy Hopkins married Vyrnia Elaine Schneider on 23 November 1937 at Pratt, Kansas. She preceded him in death on Aopril 26, 1955. To this union were born four children which are his survivors:   Elvy Raymond Hopkins, Vivian Maroney, Ardeith Hopkins, and Betheen Way; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.  Internment in the Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Emporia, Kansas.

HOPKINS, Ruby L. Freeman - See Ruby L. Koehn

HOPP, Frieda Zimmerman - See Frieda Gies

HOPP, John L. 'Cotney'
b. 18 Jul 1916 - Hastings, Nebraska
d. 1 Jun 2003 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld , Scottsbluff, NE - 3 Jun 2003
Interment will be in the Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Born to John and Alice (Schreiner) Hopp. In 1937, Johnny married Marian Simpson of Hastings. In 1969, Johnny married Sarah GRASMICK LEIS in Scottsbluff. Survivors include his wife: Sarah Hopp of Scottsbluff; brothers Wally Hopp of Hastings, and Clifford Hopp of Columbus; sister Shirley Bentz of Scottsdale, Ariz.; grandsons John A. Hopp of Doha, Qatar, Joshua Hopp of Phoenix, Ariz., and James C. Hopp of Pagosa Springs, Colo.; stepson and his wife George and Diana Leis of Scottsbluff; step-grandsons Jonathan Rau of Arvada, Colo. and Benjamin Leis of Scottsbluff; step-granddaughters and their husbands Theresa and Brendan Lilley of Gering, and Andrea and Phillip Arellano of Scottsbluff; step-great-grandchildren Jordan and Taryn Greely of Gering and special family friend Don Mefford of Arvada, Colo. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Marian Simpson Hopp; son John C. Hopp, and granddaughter Michelle Hopp; parents; sisters Dee Yeager and Mary Mudder; brothers Harry Hopp, Ruff Hopp and Bill Hopp; stepdaughter and her husband Patricia and Stanley Rau.

HOPP, Leah
b. 29 Oct 1921 - Lyman, Nebraska
d. 12 Jan 2007 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 13 Jan 2007
Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff. Leah was born Oct. 20, 1921, at Melbeta to Carl and Anna (Graeb) Hopp. She married Leo MEININGER Feb. 4, 1940, in Lyman. Survivors include her sons, LeRoy "Butch" Meininger of Mitchell, and Larry Meininger of Scottsbluff; daughter, Linda Meininger of Scottsbluff; grandchildren, Tiffany Meininger of Scottsbluff, Beau Meininger of Dallas, Texas, and Scott Meininger and Kobie Bradley both of Lincoln; great-granddaughter, Alexandra Meininger of Scottsbluff; brother, Albert Hopp of Torrington; sisters, Elsie Schwartzkopf of Butler, Mo., Viola Schreiner of Mitchell, Alma Bower of Worland, Wyo., Lucille Hopp of Inavale, Neb., and Virginia Harimon of Scottsbluff. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, infant sister and two brothers

HOPP, Lydia
b. 3 Sep 1915, Durham
d. 12 Feb. 1996, Hillsboro
From Newspaper Clipping
Daughter of David and Katie Meier Hopp. On Oct. 9, 1932, she married Edward L. KLEIN at Hillsboro. He died Nov. 22, 1966. Survivors include: two sons, Delmer Lee, and Larry Edward; a daughter, Judith Ann Helmer; a sister, Leah Carnahan, Marion.

HOPP, Lydia
b. 3 Sep 1915 - Durham, Kansas
d. 12 Feb 1996 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller Collection
Her husband, Edward K, (KLEIN), died in 1966. Survivors include two sons, Delmer Lee of Hopewell, Va., and Larry Edward of Hillsboro; a daughter, Judith Ann Helmer or Hillsboro; a sister, Leah Carnahan of Marion; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

HOPPA, Eric J.
b. 15 May 1982 - Sheboygan, Wisconsin
d. 1 Jan 2007 - Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin
From The Sheboygan Press - January 3, 2007
Eric was born May 15, 1982 in Sheboygan to Gary and Rose (Berse) Hoppa. He devoted most of his free time to his son Mason. In addition to his son Mason and his parents, Eric is survived by his sisters Katie Hoppa (fiancé Josh Imig), and Kellie Hoppa, his paternal grandmother Clara Hoppa of Sheboygan Falls, his Aunts and Uncles, Sandy (Steve) Chronis of Greenville, Julie Dorau of Hingham Carol (Dale) Grovogel of Sheboygan, Dan (Donna) Hoppa of Green Bay, Linda (Scott) Kopetsky of Sheboygan, and his cousins, Gary Dorau, Jeff and Brenda Dorau and families, Beckie (Fiancé Chad), Ryan, Amanda, Melissa, Anthony, Patty and Dylan Hoppa, Liz (Joe) Sam and Ally Kopetsky, Steven and Mary Jo Chronis and family, Chris and Bruce Romenesko and family, Greg and Sheri Chronis and family, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Al and Stephanie Berse, his paternal grandfather Raymond Hoppa, and his uncle Timothy Dorau. Burial at Greendale Cemetery.

HOPPE, Kathryn E.
b. 1960
d. 1 July 1999
From Milwaukee Sentinel, 2 July 1999.
Beloved wife of the late Charles A. "Chuck" Becker. Dear mother of Charles F. (Micky) Becker. Fond grandmother of David C., Daniel J. and C. Dylan Becker, and Donia D. (Douglas) Carr, and  great-grandmother of Raisa, Nicholai, and Demi Sue Becker. She will be further remembered by her dear sister Betty J. (Howard) Markwardt, her nephew Reginald (Susan) Becker.

HOPPMANN, Colette June - See Colette June Boehm

HORCHEM, Gerald Dean
b. 21 Feb 1946, Ransom
d. 23 Apr 1996, Ransom
From Newspaper Clipping
Son of Louis and Esther Fischer Horchem. Survivors include: two sons, Shad L. and Grady Wade; a daughter, Marsha; a sister, Sandra Allen.

HORN, Anna Kathryn
b. 6 Dec 1910 - Russia
d. 13 Jan 2002 - Sheboygan, Wisconsin
From Obituary
Daughter of the late Henry and Anna Horn. She immigrated to the United States, as a child. On June 13, 1931, she married John BLUSHKOFSKI. He preceded her in death on Nov. 29, 1990. Survivors include a son, John H. Blushkofski; a daughter, Ruth M. (Arthur) Perry; eight grandchildren, Risa (Matt) Noble, Scott R. (Clare) Fladland, Gregory J. (Trish) Fladland, Arthur H. Perry Jr., William H. (Susan) Perry, Stephen A. Perry, Michael W. Perry and Rae Ann Perry; four great-grandchildren; six sisters, Emma Hilgenberg of Sheboygan, Amalia Champeau of Brookfield, Beth (Otis) Marquardt of Port Washington, Sophie (Harold) Schmidt of Plymouth, Hilda Entringer and Ruth (James) Behrens, all of Sheboygan; two brothers, Henry (Elizabeth) Horn of Derby, Kan. and Christian Horn of Salem, Ore.; a brother-in-law Dr. Philip Voss of Milwaukee, as well as, many loved nieces and nephews. Anna was preceded in death by a grandson, Peter Blushkofski, a daughter-in-law, Ginny Blushkofski and sisters, Emily Horn, Evelyn Richter and Marie Friedel and a brother, George Horn. Burial will take place at Sunrise Memorial Gardens.

HORN, Clara - See Clara Michaelis

HORNBACHER, Agatha - See Agatha Rau

HORNBERGER, Virginia L.
b. 10 Jan 1909, Orlinda, Tenn
d. 9 Jan 1981, Great Bend
From Hutchinson News - Sunday, January 11, 1981
She married Charles COLE in 1932. He died in 1943. She married Walter LANGREHR Nov. 23, 1950, at Ellinwood. Survivors: widower; son; Charles Cole; daughters: Mrs. Brock (Patricia), Mrs. Marvin (Carol Ann) Wendel.

HORNING, Louise - See Louise Schoedaller

HORST, Anna Elisabeth - See Anna Elisabeth Achziger

HORST, Beada
b. 19 Jul 1912 - Butler, Oklahoma
d. 15 Nov 2003 - LaCrosse, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, November 18, 2003
Daughter of William H. and Sophia Fuehrer Horst. On Dec. 30, 1934, she married Paul BOTT at Clinton, Okla. He died March 14, 1993. Survivors include: three sons, Garry and Greg, both of La Crosse, and Doug, Bison; four daughters, Shirley Ochs, Lompoc, Calif., Kay Hardwick, La Crosse, Caroleen Lou Herrman, Hayward, Calif., and Barbara Unruh, Baxter Springs; 14 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Sidney Wayne; two brothers, Ted and Herman; a sister, Alvina Bozarth; and a grandson. Interment will be in La Crosse City Cemetery, La Crosse.

HORST, Katharina Elisabeth Foos - See Katharina Elisabeth Reichert

HORST, Lorraine Schreiner - See Lorraine O'Connor

HORST, Ruth E. - See Ruth E. Weickum

HORSTMAN, Rose - See Rose Galyardt

HOSKINS, Hannah Pauline, Steward - See Hannah Pauline Herbel

HOSTETLER, Nettie Mae
b. 28 Feb. 1886, McPherson
d. 26 Aug 1982, Newton
From Hutchinson News - Saturday, August 28, 1982
She married Oliver E. HOSTETLER May 10, 1908 at McPherson. He preceded her in death. Survivors: sons, Marvin nd Ralph, McPherson; daughters, Beulah Bontrager, McPherson, Mae Knopsnyder, Bend, Ore.

HOTT, Magdalene Louise - See Magdalene Louise Nuss

HOUDYSHELL, Carissa Lea
b. 23 Oct 1973 - Marion, Kansas
d. 2 Sep 1988 - Tampa, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller Collection
Survivors include her parents, Roy and Judy Houdyshell of the home; a sister, Sarah of the home; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Loveless of Marion; paternal grandmother, Idella Houdyshell of Marion; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Anderson of Marion; paternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Loveless of Lincolnville; and a maternal great-grandmother, Louise Weathers of Lincolnville.
Burial will be in the Lincolnville Cemetery.

HOUDYSHELL, Lloyd Franklin
b. 24 Nov 1900 - Bunker Hill, Kansas
d. 3 Jun 1988 - Russell, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller collection
Son of Benjamin Franklin and Alma (Resley) Houdyshell. On September 9, 1940, he was united in marriage to Marie Elizabeth HEINITZ at Russell. He was preceded in death by his parents; one infant daughter, Brenda Gayle; two brothers, Walter and Perry; and three sisters, Lela Curry, Cora Walter and Florence Welch. Survivors are his wife, Marie of the home in Russell; daughters, Virginia Scott of Russell, Mrs. Herbert (Patricia) Pfeifer of Houston, Texas, and Mrs. Ronald (Sylvia) Hopkins of Garden City, Kansas. He is also survived by one sister, Lottie Hagen, of Sharon Springs, Kansas, seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, several other relatives and a host of friends.
Add'l info: Lloyd was the second husband of Maria Elizabeth Heinitz. Her first husband was Ray Brethouer.

HOUDYSHELL, Lloyd Franklin
b. 24 Nov 1900 - Bunker Hill, Kansas
d. 3 Jun 1988 - Russell, Kansas
He married Marie E. HEINITZ on September 7, 1940, at Russell. Survivors include: wife of the home; daughters: Virginia Scott, Patricia Pfeifer, Sylvia Hopkins; sister: Lotte Hagen, Sharon Springs

HOUGAARD, Myrtle - See Myrtle Darling

HOUSE, Fredia A, Strickler - See Fredia A. Alt

HOWARD, Megan Marie
Family from Dreispitz Russia
b. 20 Mar 1982, Shattuck, Oklahoma
d. 27 Jul 1998, Shattuck, Oklahoma
Daughter of Bill and Susan (Tangney) Howard. Megan was preceded in death by her grandparents, Al and Florence Tangney, and Albert and Elsie Evans. She is survived by her parents, Bill and Susan Howard, and her brother, William Howard; Aunt Teresa Keith; Uncle Albert and Aunt Teresa Tangney; Aunt Sharon and Uncle Dale Webster; Aunt Karen Howard and Uncle James Howard; Great-Aunt Irene and Bob Webster; Great-Uncle Tom and Arlene Tangney; Great-Aunt Mary and Bob Ulm; Great-Uncle Bobbly and Kay Ulm; Cousin Sandy Steinle; Great-Cousins Stephanie and Kendra Stout and Randy and Gary Keller.

HOWELL, Dorothy
b. 24 Feb 1912 - Reuben, Kansas
d. 26 Mar 2007 - Superior, Nebraska
From Salina Journal - Wednesday, March 28, 2007
She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Henry (SCHNEIDER), in 1991; an infant son, Edwin Albert; a daughter, Elise Andersen; and a granddaughter. Survivors include three daughters, Pauline Hathaway of Hebron, Rena Wood of Whittier, Calif., and Barbara Klein of Superior; a son, Robert of Corona, Calif.; a sister, Opal Davenport of Mankato, Kan.; a brother, Paul Howell of Mankato; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren

HOWER, Lydia - See Lydia Steinle

HOWER, Paul K
Spouse's Family from Dreispitz, Russia
b. 21 Nov 1915, Lincoln, Kansas
d. 5 Sep 1997, Ellsworth, Kansas

HOYER, Vera M.
b. 14 Mar 1928 - McPherson, Kansas
d. 9 Apr 2006 - Newton, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, April 11, 2006
Daughter of Herman H. and Mathilda A. Schroeder Hoyer. She married Frank KOEHN. He survives. She is also survived by two brothers, Merl Hoyer, Newton, and Charles Hoyer, rural Canton. Burial will be in Restlawn Gardens Of Memory, Newton.

HRABIK, Blanche Shaves - See Banche Heinze

HROMADNIK, Martha Oberle - See Martha Miller

HUBBEL, Loevenia Faye
b. 29 July 1910, Jetmore
d. 8 Aug 1982, Jetmore
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Rudy C. NUSS May 11, 1935, Jetmore. Survivors: husband; sons: Jarrell, Monty.

HUBBS, Marie - See Marie Bisterfeld

HUBBS, Verna Lois
b. 21 Sep 1915 - Dorrance, Kansas
d. 10 Jul 2002 - Hutchinson, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - July 12, 2002
She was born Sept. 21, 1915, at Dorrance, the daughter of Nelson and Acelia Weaver Hubbs. On April 3, 1937, she married Raymond A. VOOS at Russell. He died June 18, 1985. Survivors include: a sister, Frances Bunker, Lyons; and a number of nephews and nieces. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Marys Catholic Cemetery.

HUBER, Doris L. - See Doris L. Teckleburg

HUBER, Esther Patrick - See Esther Berg

HUBER, Helen
b. 19 May 1931 - Bridgeport, Nebraska
d. 31 Dec 2006 - Gering, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 4 Jan 2007
Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Park in Scottsbluff. Helen was born May 19, 1931 at Bridgeport to Jacob and Katherine (Pfenning) Huber. She was the ninth of nine children. She married Tom Blum on April 25, 1952, at the Zion Evangelical Church (Faith United Church of Christ) in Bayard, which was the church she was baptized and confirmed in. Tom and Helen farmed in the Morrill area for 22 years until Tom's sudden death in 1978 at the age of 47. She is survived by her sons Mike Blum of Genoa and Brad Blum of Wauneta; daughter Nancy (Torry) Butcher of Mitchell; grandson Sam Blum of Wauneta and granddaughter Rachael Blum of Arkansas; brother Henry (Esther) Huber of Scottsbluff; and sister Irene (Sam) Kraus of Morrill. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Tom, sisters Lydia Harimon, Mary Wickman, and Catherine Michal, and brothers Bill, Jake, and John Huber.

HUCK, Elmer
b. 26 Mar 1920 - Bayard, Nebraska
d. 25 Mar 2006 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 26 Mar 2006
Interment will be at the Bayard Cemetery. Born to John and Effie (Reichert) Huck. He married Esther HERDT on Mar. 25, 1945 at Bayard. He is survived by his wife Esther Huck of Gering; daughters Kathleen Stiles of Santa Barbara, Calif., and Sharon (Robert) Dean of Castro Valley, Calif.; son Paul (Theresa) Huck of Cheyenne, Wyo.; nine grandchildren, and two great grandchildren; and brothers Sam Huck of Santa Maria, Calif. and Wilbur Huck of Bend, Ore. His brother Bill, sister Frieda, half sisters Mabel and Hermina, and half brothers Jacob Huck and Henry Knaub preceded him in death.

HUCK, Vernon LeRoy
b. 11 Jun 1917, Coldwater
d. 9 Sep 1986, Coldwater
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Maxine WAIT May 14, 1939, at Protection. Survivors: wife; sons, Larry, Dennis, Bob; daughter, Janice Gean; brother, Delmar, Scott City; sister, Carol Morrison, El Paso, Texas.

HUCKFELDT, Arthur Samuel
b. 15 Feb 1918 - Eustis, Nebraska
d. 5 Oct 2006 - Wheatland,Wyoming
From Casper Star Tribune, Casper, WY - 9 Oct 2006
Born Feb. 15, 1918, in Eustis, Neb., the son of Fred and Charlotte (Moritz) Huckfeldt. On June 28, 1968, he married Ursula VALENCIA in Reno, Nev. Survivors include his wife; children, John Huckfeldt and his friend of Wheatland, Christine Bauer and her husband of Yuma, Ariz., Leilani Swain of Torrington, Paul Huckfeldt of Aztec, N.M., Sam Huckfeldt Jr. and his wife of Wheatland, and Samuel Robert Huckfeldt and his wife of Torrington; daughter-in-law, Nancy Huckfeldt of Sheridan; siblings, Fred Huckfeldt and his wife of Cheyenne, Bernie Huckfeldt and his wife of Dubois, Audrey Vossler and her husband of Idaho, and Karen Dickie of Washington; 27 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Jeanine Huckfeldt; a son, Fritz Huckfeldt; a daughter, Sherri; a brother, Bobbie Huckfeldt; and sisters Doris Merrick and Iva Harrison.

HUDDLESTON, Clara A. - See Clara A. Boese

HUDNALL, Dolores Biesterfeld - See Dolores Krause

HUDSON, Elizabeth Josephine - See Elizabeth Josephine Dreiling

HUENERGARDT, George
b. 26 Jul 1885 - Stephen, Russia
d. 15 May 1972 - Springfield, Oregon
From Springfield, Oregon, News - May 15, 1972
He was married to Lydia SEMMEL on June 18, 1926 at Selman, Oklahoma. Surviving are his wife, Lydia; five daughters, Ella Looney of Springfield, Lydia Loomis of San Leandro, Calif., Edna Lacer of Protection, Kansas, Nadene Ware of Oklahoma, and Betty Berg of South Dakota; six sons, Roy of Springfield, Adolph of Selman, Okla., Arthur of Sebastopol, Calif., Harold of Amarillo, Texas, and George of Norman, Oklahoma; 26 grandchildren; numerous great and great-great grandchildren. Interment will be in Lane Memorial Gardens.
NOTE: George's first wife was Mary Marie DIES who died September 6, 1925. Pearl Cook Ellis is a Great-granddaughter of George Huenergardt.

HUENERGARDT, Lydia - See Lydia Semmel

HUENERGARDT, Lydia Marie - See Lydia Marie Winter

HUENERGARDT, Maurice Lee
b. 26 Aug 1920 - Otis, Kansas
d. 19 May 2004 - Calabasas, California
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, May 26, 2004, Great Bend (Kan) Tribune, May 27, 2004
Born to Adam and Mollie (Burbach) Huenergardt. On Aug. 31, 1957, he married Betty OETKEN at Raton, N.M. Betty brought a daughter, Sharon, from a previous marriage into this union. This marriage brought forward three daughters, Gwen, Maureen and Heidi. Survivors include: his wife, Betty; four daughters, Sharon and husband Ron Fuller, Wichita, Gwen and husband Martin Wareham, Calabasas, Calif., Maureen Huenergardt, Great Bend, and Heidi Huenergardt, Wichita; a sister, Bette Greene, Des Moines, Iowa; and a grandson, Blake Huenergardt Wareham, Calabasas, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Floyd; and two sisters, Elma and Leona. Burial will be in Shaffer Seventh Day Adventist Cemetery.

HUENNEKE, Claire Christine Napolitano - See Claire Christine Reiswig

HUFF, Catherine Korbe Strecklein - See Catherine Unrein

HUFFMAN, Darrell F.
b. 12 Feb 1924 - Grant County, Oklahoma
d. 8 May 2004 - Lyons, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, May 10, 2004
Son of Jerry Frank and Mildred Lamphere Huffman. In 1949 he married Betty J. KIRK . On Dec. 30, 1976, he married LaVerna SCHULTZ, SCHUMACHER at Russell. She survives. Other survivors include: a son, David, Broken Arrow, Okla.; two daughters, Debra Ann Laessig, McKinney, Texas, and Vickie Jean Folck, Lyons; two stepdaughters, Lisa Ann Bruns, Bemidji, Minn., and Karla Greer Schumacher, Wichita; a sister, Eloise Neahring, Enid, Okla.; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; four nephews; and two nieces. Military graveside service at Springcreek Cemetery, Deer Creek, Okla. home.

HUFFMAN, Dora E.
b. 24 Sep 1919 - Lexington, Nebraska
d. 23 Apr 2004 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 25 Apr 2004
Inurnment in the Dalton Cemetery. Born to Marion and Margaret (Leddy) Huffman. At age 8, Dora's mother died. She married Jim HARDY. While in Lincoln, Dora's first child, Gary, was born. She met Arthur Dean SCHULER through her future sister-in-law Esther Rassmussen. Dean and Dora were married in Kimball on May 24, 1954. Dora's second son, Archie was born in Dalton. In Morrill, the couple enjoyed the birth of their daughter, Pamela. Dora lost her husband in 1992. Dora is survived by her sons, Gary Lee Bickel and his wife Rhonda of Ft. Collins, Colo., and Archie E. Schuler and his wife Julie of Morrill; daughter Pamela Sue Schuler of Mesa, Arizona; grandchildren, Casey and Ryan Bickel and Tony and Taylor Schuler; nephews, Harry Snowden and his wife Alma of Lexington, and Robert Snowden of Mt. Airy, N.C.; sister-in-law Helen Borges of Dalton; and numerous nieces and nephews. Her parents, husband, Dean, and sister, Barbara Snowden preceded Dora in death.

HUFFMAN, Dorothy H.
b. 24 Sep 1907 - Tacoma, Washington
15 Oct 2003 - Louisville, Colorado
From Longmont FYI, Longmont, Colorado -10-18-03
Born to Harvey Russell and Atta (Smashey) Huffman. On July 2, 1930, she married Lawrence HOLDEN. After their divorce in 1961, she married Richard HUFFMAN on June 4, 1966. Mrs. Huffman was preceded in death by her ex-husband, Dr. Holden in 1988; her husband, Richard in 1971; three brothers; and a sister. She is survived by two daughters, Ann Holden Smith of Carrollton, Texas, and Marion Holden Jochems of Longmont; and a sister, Ginevra Osebold of Davis, Calif.

HUFFMAN, Leita M.
b. 14 Feb 1923 - Kansas City, Missouri
d. 24 Sep 2003 - Greeley, Colorado
From Greeley Tribune, Greeley, Colorado - 09-25-03
Born to Frank and Zelma (Miles) Huffman. On May 13, 1945, she married George HAMLE in Greeley. Survivors are her husband, George N. Hamlet of Evans; two daughters and their husbands, Linda and Jerry Dennis of Greeley and Robin and Tom Rehbein of Loveland; a brother, Jack Huffman of Long Beach, Calif.; four grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Greeley.

HUGHES, Charles Wayne
b. 18 Nov 1925 - Wellington
d. 209 Nov 2003 - Greeley, Colorado
From Greeley Tribune, Greeley, Colorado - 11-24-03
Born to Clarence and Olive Keirnes Hughes. On August 21, 1949, he married Iris BOHLENDER in Greeley. Last summer, they celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary. Survivors are his wife, Iris Hughes of Greeley; a daughter, Jodi A. Hughes, and a son, William W. Hughes and wife Edie, and a grandson, William W. Hughes II, all of Greeley; a granddaughter, Tamara C. Hughes and husband Darren Flanagan of Denver; three sisters, Luella Fox of Westminster, Vivian Bohlender of Greeley and Shirley Bohlender of Mesa, Ariz.; and numerousnieces and nephews. His parents, a sister, Geraldine Green, and two brothers Raymond Hughes and Clarence "Bus" Hughes, are deceased. Private graveside services at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver.

HUHN, Tabea Johanna
b. 25 Nov 1902 - Milberger, Kansas
d. 27 Dec 1991 - Great Bend, Kansas
Daughter of Bruno Herman Frederick and Ella Marie Schlicht Huhn.

HULL, Beatrice C.
b. 20 Jan 1916 - St. Joseph, Missouri
d. 17 Feb 1977 - Great Bend, Kansas
She married LaVerne Radke on June 6,1940, at Medicine Lodge.

HULL, Freda - See Freda Goerlitz

HUMAN, Katherine - See Katherine Reiswig

HUMANN, Henry H.
b. 1 Jan 1869 - Friedensthal, Bessarabia
d. 2 Jul 1954 - Dunuba, California
From Northern Union Outlook, August 24, 1954, page 10
He grew up in Sevastopol, Crimea, South Russia, and migrated to Kansas with his sister when yet a young man. Some years later his father also came to America and settled near Eureka, South Dakota. In 1894 he was united in marriage with Katherine REISWIG. Survivors, His wife, Hedwig COPELAND HUMANN His children: Mrs. Ulrich WISSNER of La Crenta, CA; Henry of Everett, WA; Emmauel of Aurora, NE; Eddy of Portland, OR; Julius of Lincoln, NE; Huldrich of Wichita, KS; Mrs. Ralph WEAR of Hamilton, Alabama; and 2 sisters: Mrs. Mary GIMBEL of Calgary, Alberta, Canada; and Mrs. Rose NATHAN of LaCoombe, Alberta, Canada; 12 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren.
Comments: Henry married as his first wife, Kate REISWIG. Kate was the daughter of Conrad REISWIG/Elizabeth TEBELIUS. Kate died in 1935.

HUMBER, Alice Fish
b. 17 Sep 1878 - Maryville, Missouri
d. 1 Jul 1969 - Wichita, Kansas
From Bob Fountain Genealogy of Carroll Cole Humber
Daughter of  Carroll Cole Humber and Mary Bast Humber. She was the oldest child, followed by Paul, who was killed during a war (don't  know which war). The Humbers and Basts were all born in Kentucky. Granddaughter, Louise, thought Grandma got her piano from her grandmother as wedding present; someone else has stated that she bought the piano with inheritance money she was given when her  grandparents died.  After George's death in 1948, Allie stayed with each of the children,  never going back to the farm to live. She spent her later years  living with her daughter, Irma, in Wichita, Kansas. Parents: Carroll Cole HUMBER and Mary Minerva BAST.She was married to George Morton FOUNTAIN on 31 Mar 1901. Children were: Marvin Roy [Sr.] FOUNTAIN, James Marshall FOUNTAIN, Erma Mae FOUNTAIN, Cassandra Mary FOUNTAIN, Walter Olin FOUNTAIN.

HUMBLE, H. Glenn
Spouse's Family from Cherbiski, Russia This may be Shcherbakovka
b. 13 Dec 1902 Old Colorado City, Colorado
d. 14 Jun 1992, Pueblo, Colorado
Glenn was preceded in death by his wife, MARIE, in 1990, only days before their 65 wedding anniversary. He is survived by two daughters, Jacqueline (Lyle) Carver, with whom he made his home; Patricia (Lester) Stuart; grandson, Robert; great-granddaughter, Brittany; granddaughter, (Guy) Harris; and grandson, Gregory Stuart.

HUME, Frances Lenora
b. 21 Oct 1893, Bunker Hill
d. 24 Mar 1981, Wichita
From Hutchinson News - Wednesday, March 25, 1981
Mrs. Frances Lenora Shultz, mother of John Shultz. Other survivors: sons: Russell, Clifford, Donald, Joseph, Kenneth; daughters: Mrs. Lois Thomi, Mrs. Helen Miller, Mrs. Betty Davis; brother: Joseph Hume, Wichita.

HUMMEL Luella Christina
b. 28 Apr 1901, Lyons
d. 20 Jul 1990, Junction City
From Newspaper Clipping
Daughter of August William and Wilhelmia Albertina "Minnie" Janke Hummel. On Nov. 24, 1927, she married Oscar C. LATZKE at rural Junction City. He survives. Other survivors include: a son, Larry A.; a daughter, Phyllis A. Krause; two brothers, Doren Hummel, Lyons, and Wilbur Hummel, Hope.

HUMMEL, Rose Marie - See Rose Marie Dreiling

HUMPHREY, Leah Rae
b. 17 Nov 1938 - Great Bend, Kansas
d. 17 Jul 2003 - Hoisington, Kansas
From Russell County News Obit - July 23, 2003
Daughter of Kenneth and Ruth E. Pearce Humphrey. She married Marvin D. MILLER Sept. 12, 1959, at Hoisington. He died May 12, 1995. Survivors include one brother, Verlin "Buster" Humphrey of Carbondale; and one sister, Cheryl Herrman of Russell. She was preceded in death by (her husband) and one brother, Darrell "Bud" Humphrey. Burial will be at Schoenfeld Cemetery in Barton County.

HUMPHRIES, Lena Elmina
b. 28 Jun 1921 - Logan, Kansas
d. 3 Jan 2001 - Sharon Springs, Kansas
From Salina Journal - January 4, 2001
Lena Elmina Wiedeman. Her husband, Ruben, died in 1996. Survivors include a son, Steve.

HUNT, Alice Nona
b. 7 Jan 1905, Alexander
d. 2 Jan 1986, Ness City
From Hutchinson News - Saturday, January 4, 1986
She married Fred Edward ROTH Aug. 16, 1922, at LaCrosse. He died Sept. 21,1970. Survivors: son, Richard; daughters, Winifred Rein, Wilma Finch, Shirley Baker; brothers, Lester Hunt, Fort Scott, Charles Hunt, Solo, Mo.

HUPP, Sarah Lucille
b. 14 Oct 1912, Lewis
d. 29 Mar 1991, Wichita
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Homer Albert KOCH March 17, 1934, in Lewis. He died Sept. 28, 1989.

HURLBUT, Alva W.
b. 16 Apr 1897, Osborne County
d. 30 Jul 1981, Russell
From Hutchinson News - Saturday, August 1, 1981
He married Jane LOCKARD July 17, 1943, at Lincoln. Survivors: widow; sons, Theron, Randy; daughters, Mrs. Lavona Nelson, Mrs,. Sharon Howell; brother, Olin, Augusta; sister, Mrs. Zella Steinle, Lucas.

HURLBUT, Zella Elizabeth
b. 16 Jan 1907 - Sylvan Grove, Kansas
d. 2 July 2004 - Slidell, Louisiana
From Times - Picayune, New Orleans, Louisiana - Saturday, July 3, 2004 and
Salina Journal - Tuesday, July 6, 2004
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ruben (STEINLE) , in 1994. Survivors include two daughters, Twilla Louise Brozek of Mulvane, Kan., and Karen E. Wiley; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Lucas Cemetery. NOTE: Ruben Steinle was the son of David S. and Julia Schultz Steinle

HURST, Mary E. VanNatta - See Mary E. Janzen

HUTSELL, Donald Lee
b. 13 Oct 1928 - Perkins County, Nebraska
d. 25 Aug 2001 - Plymouth, Wisconsin
From Sheboygan Press - September 1, 2001
Son of the late Josiah and Sarah Stowell Hutsell.  On Aug. 23, 1975, he married Charlotte WILLIAMS in West Covina, Calif.  In addition to his wife, Charlotte, Don is survived by his step-sons: Kyle Cook  and Kenneth Cook; his two granddaughters: Kendra and Sabrina; two brothers and a sister. He is further survived by many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters. Graveside funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, 2001, at Greenlawn Memorial Park.

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