Barton County Kansas

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Death Notices



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ELLIS
Mrs. ELLIS -- Hoisington Dispatch -- Thursday, March 20, 1890
Mrs. ELLIS, wife of Dr. E. B. ELLIS, pastor of the Christian Church, this place, died at her home near Dundee on the morning of the 8th.
EWING
Mrs. Dave EWING -- Great Bend (KS) Daily Tribune, Feb. 22, 1967
Mrs. Mabel Clare [HAYS] EWING, 80, died at the Hammond Holiday Home, Larned, after a long illness.

Born May 8, 1886 at Great Bend, she married Dave [David A.] EWING. He died in 1931. She had been a resident of Barton County all her life.

She was a member of First Methodist Church, the Women's Society of Christian Service, Gleaners Sunday School class, and was a past president of the American Legion Auxiliary.

She is survived by sons, James, Middlesex, N. J., and Thaine, 1319 Sheridan; one daughter, Mrs. R. L. HAYWORTH, Valley Center; step-daughters, Mrs. Charles DAZEY, Fort Collins, Colo., Mrs. Harlan WHITE, Lathrop, Calif., Mrs. Ralph CHRISTIANSEN and Mrs. Kenneth CARMICHAEL, both of Great Bend; one brother, Orville HAYS, Albert; sisters, Mrs. C. B. HAAS, Brookside Manor, Overbrook, and Mrs. Hamilton KEENER, Van Nuys, Calif., and nine grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Bryant and Fryberger Mortuary with the Rev. Franklyn EDWARDS officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Galatia. Friends may contribute to the Church memorial fund at the mortuary.

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EWING
James EWING -- Great Bend (KS) Tribune, Nov. 17, 1974
James H. EWING, 60, Freehold, N. J., a former resident of Great Bend died Nov. 15, after a short illness. Born December 10, 1913 in Great Bend, he attended Great Bend Schools, graduating in 1932. He married Betty Jane LEWIS on June 27, 1942 in Scotch Plains, N. J. and made his home in that area for the past 20 years.

Survivors include the widow; son, David, an Ensign in [the] U.S. Navy; daughters, Mrs. Charles (Linda) MARTINEK, Anapolis, Md. and Mrs. Bill (Cathy) FYFFE, South Plainfield, N. J.; a grandson, Mark MARTINEK; brother Thaine EWING, Great Bend; step-sisters, Mrs. Kenneth CARMICHAEL, Great Bend, Mrs. Elsie CHRISTIANSON [or CHRISTIANSEN], Wichita, and Mrs. Grace CAUGHY, Truth or Consequences, N. M. A sister, Phebe HAYWORTH, died February 20, 1974.

Funeral services will be held at the Clayton Funeral Home, Adelphia, N. J. on Nov. 19.

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FAGAN
Lela Mildred FAGAN -- Great Bend Tribune -- December 24, 1953
Lela Mildred FAGAN, 9 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John FAGAN of rt. 3, St. John, died early Wednesday morning at St. Rose hospital. Survivors besides the parents are seven brothers and sisters; Frank, Ralph, Evelyn, Mary, Lloyd, John and Glen. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Evangelical church north of Hudson with the Rev. E. H. Lauer officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Cook and Weber funeral home is in charge of arrangements.
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FORD
[Infant] FORD -- Hoisington Dispatch -- Thursday, July 17, 1890
[compiler's note: In one issue of this newspaper there was a story of a happy birth but a few inches down the report of the same child's death]
Born... to Mrs. J. W. FORD on Sunday, July 13, a ten pound girl.
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. FORD died Tuesday morning and was buried that afternoon.
FULLER
Wilford Wyatt FULLER -- Hoisington Dispatch -- Thursday, March 21, 1889
Died on Thursday morning, March 21st, at 5 o'clock, at the New Typer House, Wilford Wyatt FULLER, aged 24 years and 9 months. Mr. FULLER suffered many months with that dread disease consumption, at St. Louis. Three weeks ago his sister, Mrs. DYER, brought him from that city to Hoisington. He gradually sank away from the time of his arrival here until his death. Mrs. J. H. HILLS and Mrs. J. N. DYER will start for Chicago to-morrow with the remains.
FUNK
Mrs. Christine E. FUNK, wife of Adam Funk
(Funeral Card):
Mrs. Christine E. Funk, (handwritten note, "Mrs. Adam Funk, William Funk, her son and Ruben, Rudolph, Paul, Leonard, and Raymond, were grandsons). Born Hussenback, Russia, April 3, 1858, Passed away, Hoisington, Kansas, May 8, 1954, Services Held From American Lutheran Church, Milberger, Kansas, May 11, 1954, 2:00 p.m., Clergyman, Rev. Carl Landdeck, Burial, Milberger Cemetery, Casket Bearers, Paul Funk, Elmer Funk, Lester Baker, Rudolph Funk, Raymond Funk, Leonard Funk. Childs-Burgat Funeral Home, Hoisington, Kansas.

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FUNK
Herman FUNK
(The obituary and notice of the funeral are almost identical. The obituary is quoted here):
Galatia – Herman Funk, 76, Galatia, died Monday, Dec. 26, (1984) at the Central Kansas Medical Center, Great Bend. He was born March 20, 1907, near Galatia, to George Jacob and Lydia (DeWald) Funk. He was a retired farmer- stockman and a lifetime Galatia resident.

He married Elzenna Steinert July 12, 1932, at Milberger. She survives. Also surviving are a son, Herman E. Funk, Towson, Md., and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. today at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Galatia, Rev. Arthur R. Stull officiating. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery, Galatia. He was a member of the church and a memorial is to church, or the Otis Ambulance Service. Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, is in charge.

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GATES
GATES infant -- Great Bend Tribune -- March 23, 1954
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 4 o’clock at the Cook and Weber mortuary for the stillborn son of Mr. and Mrs. William L. GATES, 1705 Park. The Rev. Henry E. Wright officiated. Burial was in the Great Bend cemetery. The infant was born Saturday afternoon. He is survived by his parents, one brother, William L. Jr., the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert HARMS, Cozard, Neb., the paternal grandparents, Mrs. Frances GATES and Raymond GATES, Great Bend.
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GILSTRAP
Mrs. Grover GILSTRAP -- Great Bend Tribune -- November 13, 1959
Services for Mrs. Grover (Mary) GILSTRAP, 74, who died early Friday at her home at 1623 Stone will be held at 2 p.m. Monday from the First Christian church. The Rev. Dayle Schnelle will officiate with burial in Golden Belt Memorial Park cemetery. The casket will be open at the Cook and Weber chapel until noon Monday. Persons who desire may contribute to the First Christian church memorial fund.
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GOGELMAN
Mrs. Wm. GOGELMAN
On Wednesday Mr. Wm. GOGELMAN, of Clarence township, this county, intending to take his wife and go away on a visit, told her to get ready while he would hitch up the team. After the team was ready Mr. GOGLEMAN waited for his wife, and she not coming out he went in to see what was the matter and found her lying on the bed, dead. A post mortem examination was held on Thursday but we have no learned the particulars yet.--(Pawnee Rock Leader)
Hoisington Dispatch -- Thursday, May 23, 1889
[compilers note: The surname, Gogelman, is also spelled Gogleman in the above article]
GRAHAM
George Frederick GRAHAM

TWO DIFFERENT NEWSPAPER ARTICLES

--------First Article--------

George GRAHAM --[a Pendleton, Oregon, newspaper?] --[date unknown]
Brakeman Killed in Rieth Mishap

George Frederick GRAHAM, 21-year old Union Pacific brakeman who has been residing with an uncle, Ralph GRAHAM, in Pendleton, was killed instandly about 7:40 p.m. at Rieth when he was run over by the leading car of a string pushed by a switch engine.

Indications, according to railroad officials, were that Mr. GRAHAM, who was on duty in the yards at that time, failed to observe the movement of the cars pushed by the locomotive until too late for him to escape the wheels.

The body was brought to Folsom's in Pendleton and funeral announcement will be made later. Young GRAHAM was the son of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. GRAHAM of Hoisington, Kas.

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--------Second Article--------

George GRAHAM --The Hoisington Dispatch? -- [date unknown]
Returned Veteran Instantly Killed

George GRAHAM, 21-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. GRAHAM, 358 West Broadway, was instantly killed early Monday morning while switching a train in the Reith railroad yards, four miles west of Pendleton, Oregon. No one saw the accident, but his body was found severed after the train had passed over him. He was employed as a brakeman by the Union Pacific for the past four months.

George was born in Hoisington and spent nearly all of his life here. He was a junior in the Hoisington High School when drafted for army service and served in the 134th Anti-Aircraft Bn., three years and ten months, two years of which was on the European battlefront. He received his discharge June 23, 1946.

Besides his parents he is survived by three half-brothers, Ralph of Pendleton, Oregon; Ronald of Portland, Oregon and Bernard of Hermiston, Oregon; also one brother and one sister, Burton and Edith, both of Hoisington. One brother, Robert, died September 23, 1931.

The body will arrive here Saturday morning and funeral services will be held at the United Brethren Church at 2:30 o'clock, Sunday, conducted by Rev. C. A. Doolittle, assisted by Rev. H. I. Wimmer and internment will be in the Hoisington Cemetery.

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GRAHAM
Robert Henry GRAHAM --Hoisington Dispatch? -- [date unknown]
HOISINGTON -- Services for Robert H. GRAHAM, 78, will be Thursday at 2:30 p.m. from Herthel chapel with Rev. Carl Zimmerman officiating and burial in Hoisington Cemetery.

GRAHAM, who lived at 358 West Broadway, died Sunday night in Hoisington Lutheran Hospital where he was taken after becoming ill while fishing at Cheyenne Bottoms. He lived in Hoisington 37 years. He was a retired Missouri-Pacific roundhouse foreman and machinist.

Survivors are the widow, Shirley of the home; four sons, Ralph, Meacham, Ore.; Ronald, Portland, Ore; Bernard L., Hermiston, Ore; Clarence B., MIlton-Freewater, Ore.; a daughter, Mrs. Edith ROBISON, El Paso, Tex.; brother, Bert H. GRAHAM, Los Angeles; 16 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

[Added note: Robert Henry Graham died May 29, 1960]
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GRAHAM
Shirley C. GRAHAM --Hoisington Dispatch? -- [date unknown]
Mrs. Robert H. GRAHAM
HOISINGTON -- Mrs. Shirley C. GRAHAM, 77, former Hoisington resident, died Thursday, at Colorado Springs, Colo. Born March 3, 1887, at Springfield, Mo., she was married to Robert H. GRAHAM, July 6, 1920, at Ellis. He died May 29, 1960.

Survivors are a son, Clarence B., Spokane, Wash.; daughter, Mrs. Joe KENYON, Yakima, Wash.; sisters, Mrs. Helen BABCOCK, Colorado Springs; Mrs. Lucille HUBBS, Salina; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.

Funeral will be 2 p.m. Monday at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington. Burial will be in Hoisington Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, and 9 a.m. until service time Monday at the funeral home. The family suggests memorials to the Royal Arch Masons Children's Heart Association.


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GUSTIN
Clarence W. GUSTIN
"Great Bend – Clarence W. Gustin, 82, Great Bend, died Feb. 4, (1984) at Central Kansas Medical Center, born Nov. 2, 1901, at Galatia, he had been a Great Bend resident for two years and was formerly of Galatia. He married Angeline Budig, Sept. 20, 1927, at Great Bend. He was a retired farmer-stockman. Gustin was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Hoisington and Modern Woodman of America.
Survivors include the widow of the home; two sons, Charles, Galatia, and Larry, Wichita; two sisters, Helen Mowman, Great Bend, and LeNore Steinert, Wichita; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Fay Gustin, and two sisters, Stella Foust and Geneva Gustin.
Funeral was Tuesday at Nicholson-Ricke Home in Hoisington with Rev. Don Koehn officiating. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery in Galatia. Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association or the donor's choice."

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HAAS
Charles B. HAAS -- Great Bend (KS) Daily Tribune -- Jan. 14, 1962
Charles B. HAAS, 2547 21st, died Friday [Jan. 12] at the home of his daughter Mrs. William [Audrey] FLYNN at Emporia where he had made his home for the past year. He was a lifelong resident of Barton County prior to moving there.

He operated the general store at Albert for 17 years. He and his son-in-law, William FLYNN, built the Great Bend Drive-In theater and also the Ellinwood and Emporia drive-ins.

He is survived by his widow, Florence [HAYS]; two daughters, Mrs. FLYNN of Emporia and Mrs. Charles [Dorothy] BRENNER, Houston, Tex.; one son, Dr. Clifford HAAS of Kansas City, Kan.; two sisters, Mrs. Lydia MORRIS, Great Bend, and Francis [sic] NEWSOME of Larned; three grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Cook and Weber Chapel at 2:30 p.m. Monday with the Rev. Oren McCLURE officiating. Burial will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. He was a member of the First Methodist Church.

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HAAS
Mrs. Charles HAAS [Florence HAYS] -- Great Bend (KS) Daily Tribune -- Jan. 25, 1971
Mrs. Florence (Floy) HAAS, 90, of Emporia, formerly of Great Bend, died Saturday evening [Jan. 23] at Emporia.

Born Aug. 26, 1880 [1881] in Great Bend, she married Charles HAAS, Oct. 26, 1900 in Great Bend. He died Jan. 12, 1962. She moved to Emporia eight years ago from Great Bend where she was a member of the First United Methodist Church, WSCS and Forget-Me-Not Club.

Survivors include daughters, Mrs. William J. (Audrey) FLYNN and Mrs. Dorothy BRENNER, both of Emporia; three grandchildren, Dr. William J. FLYNN, Shawnee Mission; Fred HAAS, Charles BRENNER III, Edmond, Okla., and a great-grandchild, Lisa Michelle FLYNN, Emporia. A son, Clifford, died in 1964.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Cook and Weber Funeral Home with the Rev. Franklyn L. Edwards officiating. Burial will be in Great Bend Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home until time of services Tuesday. Family suggests memorials to the church.

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HABERMAN
Mrs. Alvin HABERMAN (Janet Kay SPROUSE)
Hutchinson News, Hutchinson, Kansas, Monday, September 10, 1962, Deaths Section
Barton County resident for two and one half years (stated in obituary text)
Mrs. Alvin HABERMAN
Great Bend- Mrs. Janet Kay HABERMAN, 20, died Saturday in a traffic accident near her rural home. Surgeons failed to save her unborn child, a daughter who will be buried with the mother. The parents had named the child Theresa Suzanne.
Mrs. HABERMAN was born Oct. 30, 1941,in Hutchinson. She was married to Alvin HABERMAN May 28, 1960, at Great Bend. They had lived in Great Bend two and one half years. Mrs. HABERMAN was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church at Hoisington.

Survivors are the widower Alvin of the home; one daughter, Debra Kay of the home; her parents Mr. and Mrs. Carl J. SPROUSE, 807 Lee, Hutchinson; one brother, Carl Michael of the parents' home; and two sisters of the parents' home, Jerry Ann and Connie Jean.

Funeral will be 9 a.m. Tuesday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church with Rev. Patrick Leahy officiating. Burial will be in St. John the Evangelist Catholic Cemetery. A rosary will be held Monday at 8 p.m. at Cook and Weber Funeral Home, Great Bend."

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HALEY
Mrs. Dan HALEY
Hoisington Dispatch -- Thursday, July 4, 1889
News of the death of Mrs. Dan HALEY came Wednesday morning. We join the citizens in sympathy for Mr. HALEY in his great affliction.
HAMMOND
Mrs. Ada HAMMOND
Great Bend (KS) Daily Tribune -- Feb. 7 & 8, 1960
Ada HAMMOND, City Pioneer, Dies Saturday
Mrs. Frank (Ada) HAMMOND, 83, 3206 16th, a pioneer Great Bend resident, died Saturday [February 6] at St. Rose hospital.

Mrs. HAMMOND, the former Ada SHAFER, was born Dec. 9, 1876 in Haven, Kan. While in her teens, she came to Great Bend and attended Central Normal college. The city pioneer was active in the work of the Methodist church. Her husband, who died in 1932, served as superintendent of the Sunday school and Mrs. HAMMOND assisted him.

HAMMOND was president of the Farmers (now The First) National bank here and directed farming operations here and in western Kansas. Following her husband's death, Mrs. HAMMOND continued the business interests she shared with her husband. Mrs. HAMMOND was a member of the Home Study club. She moved to the 16th street address when her son, Warren, died in 1950.

Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Maurine DODD and Mrs. Lyman (Dorothy) TERRY, both of Great Bend, and Mrs. Roy (Frances) NEWLAND, La Jolla, Calif.; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Charley HAMMOND, Great Bend, and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Claude (Blanche) BARRICKLOW, Wichita. Services will be announced by the Bryant-Fryberger Mortuary here.

Funerals / Mrs. Frank HAMMOND

Services for Mrs. Frank (Ada) HAMMOND, 83, city pioneer who died Saturday in St. Rose hospital will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday from the First Methodist church here. The Rev. Oren McCLURE will officiate with burial in Great Bend cemetery. The casket will remain at the Bryant-Fryberger chapel until noon Tuesday and then will be taken to the church.

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HARBAUGH
Winona (HOUCHIN) HARBAUGH, wife of Warren C. Harbaugh
Great Bend – Winona L. Harbaugh, 53, died Sunday, June 29 (1980), at the Central Kansas Medical Center. Born Winona L. Houchin, Dec. 12, 1926, at Hoisington, She married Warren C. Harbaugh, Jan 1, 1946, at Hoisington. She was a homemaker and a dealer in Stanley Products. She had been a resident of Great been for the past 26 years.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Great Bend and Royal Neighbors of American in Hoisington, having served as recorder for 11 years. Survivors include her husband of the home; four sons, Ronald of Topeka, Bruce of Salina, Douglas of Ottawa and Terry of Winfield; one daughter, Mrs. Donita Schwager of Great Bend; mother, Mrs. Luch Houchin of Hoisington; two sisters, Mrs. Mernabelle Mills of Hoisington and Mrs. Nancy Workman of Excelsior Springs, Mo.; and eight grandchildren.

Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church with the Rev. Jon Jones officiating. Burial was in the Great Bend Cemetery. Fryberger Mortuary was in charge of the funeral arrangements.

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HARTMAN
George HARTMAN
(Funeral Card):
In memory of, George Hartman, Date of Birth May 28, 1883 at Humboldt, Kansas, Date of Death, December 3, 1961, at the Hoisington Lutheran Hospital. Plase of Services, Otis Lutheran Church, Wednesday, December 6, 1961, at 2 p.m. Clergyman officiating: Rev. E. Rummel. Place of interment, Otis Lutheran Cemetery. Pallbearers are nephews of George Hartman. Music, by members of the Otis Lutheran Church. Arrangements by Pittman Funeral Service, L. L. Hoover, Funeral Director.

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HARTMAN
Mrs. George HARTMAN, wife of George Hartman
"Otis – Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Hartman, 85, of Otis, died Thursday (18 April 1974) at Central Kansas Medical Center. Born Nov. 2, 1888, in Russia, she was married to George Hartman, Dec. 15, 1908, at Leoti. He died Dec. 3, 1961. She was a lifetime resident of the area. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Otis.

Survivors are daughters; Lucille Hartman, Otis; Mrs. Allene Nichols, Moses Lake, Wash; sister; Mrs. William Dreier, Green Bay, Wis; two grandchildren.

Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the church, Rev. Theo Judt officiating. Burial will be in the Lutheran Cemetery, Otis. Friends may call for 1 to 9 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Janousek Funeral Home, LaCrosse."

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HARTMAN
Mrs. Helen HARTMAN -- Great Bend Tribune -- July 13, 1957
Mrs. Helen HARTMAN, 90, 2709 Broadway, died Saturday evening at St. Rose hospital here after a lingering illness. Mrs. HARTMAN, widow of Theo HARTMAN, was born Sept. 14, 1886, in Dundee, Ohio, and moved to Barton County in 1904. He died in 1934. Mrs. HARTMAN was a member of the Presbyterian church. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, with the Cook and Weber chapel here with the Rev. Henry Eden Wright officiating. Burial will be in the Great Bend mausoleum. Mr. and Mrs. HARTMAN raised the following children: Clifford Russell, Larned, Vera Russell, who is now Mrs. John SCHWAGER, San Diego, CA, and Olive, who was Mrs. Harry ENGLEMAN, Great Bend. Mrs. ENGLEMAN died in 1936. Other survivors include a sister-in-law, Mrs. Cora MAYBACH, Great Bend, seven nieces and nephews.
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HAWKINS
Mrs. Rosa HAWKINS -- Great Bend Tribune -- May 3, 19??
Mrs. Rosa HAWKINS, who would have observed her 83rd birthday Monday, died Friday evening at St. Rose hospital where she had been a patient since March 31. Mrs. HAWKINS lived at 1063 Warner Rd. here and was born north of here. She resided here all of her life except for a period when she and her husband participated in the Cherokee Strip run in Oklahoma. She was a member of the Royal Security Benefit Association. Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday from the Cook and Weber chapel. The Rev. Robert Foster will officiate with burial in Great Bend cemetery. Survivors include two sons, Garland BALLHORST, deputy sheriff here, and William BALLHORST, Wichita; two brothers, John STEURI, Great Angeles [sic], CA; two sisters, Mrs. Nellie HARMISON, Great Bend and Mrs. Will HARMISON, Los Angeles; four grandchildren, and six great grandchildren.
HAYS
Walter Guy HAYS -- Great Bend (KS) Daily Tribune, Feb. 10, 1957
Walter Guy HAYS, 66, died early Friday morning [Feb. 8] at the Denver VA hospital. He had been in ill health for the past few years.

Mr. HAYS was born and reared at Albert, and had been a construction worker in this area for many years, moving to Colorado two years ago.

Surviving are a brother, Orville HAYS, of Albert; sisters, Mrs. Charles B. HAAS and Mrs. Mabel EWING of Great Bend, and Mrs. H. J. KEENER of Van Nuys, Calif.

Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. at the Bryand and Fryberger chapel with the Rev. Raymond KNOWLES officiating, and burial in the veterans circle. The American Legion will be in charge of flag presentation for Mr. HAYS, a World War I veteran.

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HAYWORTH
Phebe (EWING) HAYWORTH -- Great Bend (KS) Tribune, Feb. 21, 1974
Mrs. Phebe (EWING) HAYWORTH, 47, Willow Springs, Ill., a former resident of Great Bend and Pratt, died Wednesday morning [Feb. 20] at Edwards Memorial Hospital, Naperville, Ill., after a short illness.

Born Nov. 17, 1926 in Great Bend, she was married to Robert L. HAYWORTH Jr., on Nov. 1, 1946. She had lived in Illinois for the past four years. She attended Great Bend schools, graduating in 1944.

Survivors include the widower; sons, Ronald Dene and Donald Gene, both of Wichita; daughters, Mrs. Wayne (Roberta) MORRIS, Fort Atkinson, Wis.; Mrs. David (Clairmarie) MOATS, San Diego, Calif.; Mrs. Larry (Barbara) McCLELLAN, Fresno, Calif.; brothers, Thaine EWING, Great Bend, James EWING, Freehold, N. J.; step-sisters, Mrs. Kenneth CARMICHAEL, Mrs. Elsie CHRISTIANSEN [or CHRISTIANSON], both of Great Bend; Mrs. Grace CAMGHEY [or CAUGHEY], Truth or Consequences, N. M.; two grandchildren.

Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Bryant and Fryberger Mortuary. Rev. Bob Gordon officiating.

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HENKS
August HENKS - Great Bend Tribune -- Tuesday, July 31, 1951
August HENKS, 74, Dies After 2-Month Illness
August HENKS, 74, 1121 Morton, died this morning at St. Rose hospital where he had been a patient for two months. HENKS was a well-known farmer. He and his wife, Emma, who survives him, came to Barton County 36 years ago. They settled on a farm eight miles northwest of Great Bend and farmed until last year, when he retired and they moved to their present home. The HENKS' came here from Norborne, Mo.

Funeral services are to be held Thursday at 9:30 a.m. from St. Rose church with the Rev. James Murphy officiating. Two rosaries will be said, one at 8 o'clock tonight and another at the same hour tomorrow night. Both are to be said in the Cook and Weber funeral home.

In addition to his widow, HENKS is survived by three brothers; Frank of Great Bend, Fred of Seward, and Henry of Norborne. They had no children.

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HENKS
Mary Gertrude HENKS - Great Bend Tribune -- Saturday, February 16, 1946
Miss HENKS Dead
The death of Miss Mary Gertrude HENKS occurred this morning at the home of her brother, August HENKS, north of Great Bend, with whom she had resided since coming to Kansas from Missouri 31 years ago. She was 70 years of age.

Funeral services will be held at 9:30 o'clock Monday morning at the St. Rose Catholic Church, with Rev. Geo. J. Schneider officiating. Burial will be in the Great Bend cemetery. The body will remain at the Cook and Weber Funeral Home until Sunday afternoon when it will be taken to the Henks home. Rosary will be said at 8 o'clock Sunday night.

Survivors include four brothers; August and Frank HENKS of the home, Fred HENKS of Seward, and Henry HENKS of Norborne, Mo. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bernard and Gertrude HENKS.

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HENKS
Frank HENKS - Great Bend Tribune -- Sunday, February 22, 1959
Frank HENKS, 90, Rt. 1, a resident of this area since 1900, died at noon Friday in St. Rose hospital here. HENKS had been a patient at the hospital for eight weeks. He was a retired farmer. HENKS was the last surviving member of the HENKS family, which numbered 10. His wife, Anna, died in 1934. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. George C. (Esta) Smith, Rt. 1.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, from the St. Rose of Lima Catholic church here. The Rev. George Husmann will officiate, with burial in Great Bend cemetery.

Rosary will be said at 8 p.m. Sunday from Cook and Weber chapel here. A rosary was said Saturday night. The casket will remain open until 9:30 a.m. Monday.

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HERDT
Lydia (EHRLICH) HERDT, wife of Alvin Herdt
(Obituary):
Hoisington – Mrs. Lidia (sic) Herdt, 69, of Hoisington died Thursday (November 27, 1980) at Central Kansas Medical Center in Great Bend. Born Dec. 16, 1910 in Russell County, She was a resident of Hoisington for the past 39 years. She was employed by the Hoisington Lutheran Hospital for many years. She was married to Alvin Herdt July 2, 1933, in Barton County. He died July 1, 1956. She was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Hoisington.

She is survived by one son, Gary of Great Bend; one brother, Marvin Ehrlich of Union City, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Hilda Michel of Russell and Mrs. Esther Dierking of Plains; and four grandchildren.

Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at the church with the Rev. Arthur Anderson officiating. Burial will be in the Hoisington Cemetery. Memorial is established to the church. Friends may call at the Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 12:30 p.m. to service time Sunday at the church.

(Notice of her funeral appeared in the newspaper as well):
Mrs. Lydia Herdt

Hoisington – Mrs. Lydia Herdt, 69, 0f 502 E 4th ST., Hoisington, died Thursday (November 27, 1980) in the Central Kansas Medical Center at Great Bend. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Hoisington, of which she was a member. Pastor Arthur Anderson officiated. Burial was in the Hoisington Cemetery.

The family suggests memorial contributions in her name to the Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington, was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Herdt was born Dec. 16, 1910, in Russell County. She married Alvin Herdt, July 2, 1933 in Barton County. He died July 1, 1956. She was a cook at the Hoisington Lutheran Hospital. She had lived in Hoisington for 39 years.

Survivors are a son, Gary Herdt of Great Bend; a brother, Marvin Ehrlich of Union City, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Hilda Michel of Russell and Mrs. Esther Dierking of Plains; and four grandchildren.

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HERR
Mary Ellen WILSON HERR
[Taken from an Elliwood newspaper, date of issue unknown]
Mary Ellen Wilson Herr was born February 28, 1855, in Freeport, Ill. Died at her home near Ellinwood, Kans., December 30, 1915. Was united in marriage to Mikel Herr February 24, 1878, in Washington county, Iowa. To this union were born eight children, seven daughters and one son. Two daughters and the son have preceeded her to that Great Beyond.

The five daughters with the husband that survive her are Delilah, wife of Rev. C.L. Daily of Strawn, Kans.; Mrs. Anna Nevius, of Rolla, Kans.; Mrs. Carrie Hodges of Chase, Kans.; Lettie and Julia, at home; also a boy, Chas. Short, who was taken into the home and raised to manhood. They were among the early settlers here, coming to Kansas in 1878, taking a homestead on which they have resided ever since.

She was always a kind and dutiful wife, a tender and loving mother, always ready to sympathize. In the year 1887 she made a profession of Faith, was baptized and united with the Christian church, and always remained faithful and true to her Savior.

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HERR
Michael HERR
The Ellinwood Leader - Ellinwood, Barton County, Kansas, 17 September 1936.
Michael Herr, a pioneer of Barton County, was laid to rest in Raymond, Sept 4. For a number of years he had made his home with his children in various parts of the United States, and was visiting his daughter, Mrs. Carrie Hodges, in Edinburg, Texas, at the time of his death, Aug, 31.

Michael Herr was born in Buffalo, N. Y., June 20, 1849, and while still a small boy moved to Iowa, with his parents. In 1874 he and his sister came to Barton county and homesteaded 8 miles northeast of Ellinwood. It was a bad year, as far as Kansas was concerned. 1874 was the big grasshopper year, and the county was stripped of all its green stuff by locust. Mr Herr stuck, and established a farm, so successfully that four years later he was able to return to Iowa and marry Miss Ellen Wilson. The country still was wild at that time.

Roving bands of Indians kept the settlers nervous, and there was one time when a real Indian scare persuaded Mr Herr and his neighbors to band together, expecting an attack, but the Indians chose another route, much to the relief of the settlers.

The country abounded in game and the soil was rich, producing good crops when the grasshoppers, the droughts, or hailstones did not bring disaster. The Herr's worked their land wisely and prospered in spite of the hardships.

Of the eight children born to the couple a son and two daughters preceeded Mrs. Herr in death. Mrs. Herr passed away in Dec, 1915. Since then Mr. Herr had made his home , the greater part of the time, with his daughters, Mrs. D.A. Nevius and Miss Celestia Herr of Hutchinson. Other children who survive are Mrs. Delila M. Dailey of Chase, Mrs. Julia Luker of Keeline, Wyo., Mrs, Carrie Hodges of Edinburg, Texas, and Mr Charlie Schurr, who grew to manhood in the Herr home. One sister, Mrs. Lanie Shackner, and two brothers, Phillip and Henry Herr, all of California, also survive.

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IRVIN
Alma Alvina (BRACK) IRVIN, wife of Venie IRVIN
(Obituary):
"Otis - Mrs. Alma Alvina Irvin, 63, died Friday (July 1972) at the Central Kansas Medical Center, Great Bend, after a short illness. Born Aug. 29, 1908, near Otis, she was married to Vernie Irvin. She was Eudale Brack, Otis; sisters; Mrs. Sam Apple, LaCrosse; Mrs. Bonita Thompson, Russell. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Monday at the church with the Rev. Theo H. Judt Officiating. Burial will be in Otis Cemetery. Friends may call from 1 to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Janousek Funeral Home, LaCrosse." (Handwritten note on the obituary "I think July 1972.)

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JANKE
Ray F. JANKE

"Wichita – Ray F. Janke, 74, Wichita, died Jan. 11, (1984) in Wichita. Services were held Jan. 14 at the First Presbyterian Church in Wichita with burial in the Wichita cemetery.

Janke, a retired Farm and Life Insurance agent, is survived by the widow, Blanche, of the home; a son, William, Wichita; one sister, Freda Harrington, Hoisington; and one grandson. Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association."

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KARST
Alex KARST
(Obituary):
"Galatia - Alex Karst, 88, died Wednesday (6 August 1980) at the Central Kansas Medical Center in Great Bend. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Galatia, of which he was a member. Pastor Robert Studtmann will officiate. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery, Galatia.

Memorials in Mr. Karst's name have been established with the church in Galatia and with the Barton County Association for Retarded Citizens. Friends may call until 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. Friday at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington, which is in charge of arrangments, and on Saturday from 9 a.m. until time of services at the church in Galatia.

Mr. Karst, a retired farmer and blacksmith, was born Sept. 7, 1891, at Holstein, Russia. He was a lifetime resident of the Galatia community. He married Mary Popp in 1913. She died in February 1928. He married Marie Foos November 22, 1930. She died Oct. 24, 1973.

He is survived by two sons, Leo of Wamego and Melvin of Hays; two stepsons, Leroy Rein of Jal, N.M., and Milton Rein of Branson, Mo.; two daughters, Mrs. Edward (Darlene) Mlynar of Hoisington and Mrs. Leland (Joyce) Wegele of Otis; three brothers, Ted of Russell, Edwin of Galatia and Ben of Great Bend,; two sisters, Mrs. Edwin Funk of Galatia and Mrs. George Becker of Russell; 28 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren."

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KARST
Amelia (DUMLER) KARST, wife of Oscar Karst
(First Obituary):
Amelia Karst, 82, 2426 Walnut, died Tuesday (12 April 1983) at Russell Care Center, in Russell. Born Amelia Dumler, May 3, 1900, in Russell County, she had been a Great Bend resident since 1946, moving here from Galatia. She married Oscar Karst, March 7, 1920, in Milberger. He died in August of 1982. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Karst was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Great Bend.

Survivors include two daughters, Ulanda Nichols of Great Bend and Marlene Beckebof Russell; two brothers, Herbert Dumler of Bell Gardens, Calif.; and George Dumler of Salina; one sister, Caroline Holl of Russell; six grandchildren; and five great- grandchildren. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Fryberger Mortuary. Memorials are suggested to the church."

(A Second obituary):
"Amelia Karst, 82, died Tuesday, April 12, (1983) at the Russell Kare Center. She was born May 3, 1900, in Russell County to George Jacob Dumler and Kathryn (Reinhardt) Dumler. She married Oscar Karst, March 7, 1920, at Milberger. He died Aug. 13, 1982.

Survivors are two daughters, Ulanda Nichols, Great Bend, and Marlene Becker, Russell; six grandchildren, five great grandchildren; two brothers, Herbert Dumler, Bell Gardens, Calif., and George J. Dumler, Salina; a sister, Caroline Holl, Russell.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Great Bend, clerby officiating Rev. Robert Studtmann and Rev. Charles Tews. Burial will be in Great Bend Cemetery. Friends may call until 12:30 p.m. Friday at Fryberger Mortuary, Great Bend, and at the church to service time. A memorial has been set up to the church, of which she was a member."

(Funeral Card):
"In Memory of Amelia Karst
Born: May 3, 1900, Russell County, Kansas -- Died: April 12, 1983, Russell, Kansas
Services at: Trinity Lutheran Church, Great Bend, Kansas, Friday, April 15, 1983, 2:00 p.m.
Ministers: Rev. Robert Studtmann, Rev. Charles Tews
Casketbearers: Stephen Becker, Mark Nichols, Michael Becker, Gene Lamb, Leland Nuss, Herbert Krug -- Music: Enid Boyle, Organist
Interment: Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas."
Handwritten note on the inside of the funeral card (by Mrs. Elma Dumler Brack) reads:
"Amelia Dumler, the daughter of George Jacob and Katrana (sic) Dumler was born in Russell County, confirmed and baptized in Milberger church, married Oscar Karst on March 7, 1920 at Milberger. They lived in Barton County, north of Galatia, on the old Karst place. Moved to Great Bend in 1946, to 2426 Walnut Drive. Joined Trinity Lutheran (Church) there, later on. Survived by Ulanda Nichols and Marlene Becker; and sister Carolina Holl, Russell; two brothers, Herbert of California and G. Jakie Dumler of Salina, who were not at funeral and 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren."
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KARST
Benjamin KARST
(Obituary) :
"Galatia - Benjamin Karst, 94, died Wednesday morning (4 May 1983) at the Hoisington Hospital. Born Dec. 11, 1888 in Barton County, he was a retired farmer, and a lifelong resident of Galatia. He married Magdalena Dietz, Jan. 19, 1915 in Milberger. She survives him, living at the home.

Other survivors are two daughters, Viola Dumler, Russell, and Florence Veach, Ellinwood; two sons, Arthur, Galatia and Leon, Rush Center; a foster-daughter, Esther Nuss, Russell; a brother John, of Galatia; three sisters, Lena Radke, and Martha Dietz, both of Russell, and Anna Deines, Hoisington; 17 grandchildren and 18 great- grandchildren.

He was a member of the United Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Milberger. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, with Pastor Robert Kreier officiating. Burial will be in the Galatia Cemetery. A memorial has been established with the church. Friends may call at the Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, until 9 p.m. today, and from 12:30 p.m. until service time at the church, Friday."

(A second obituary):
Galatia - Benjamin Karst, 94 died May 4 at the Hoisington Hospital after a short illness. Born Dec. 11, 1888, in Barton County, he has been a lifetime Galatia area resident. He married Magdelena Dietz Jan. 19, 1915, at Milberger. He was a retired farmer. Karst was a member of United Emmanual Lutheran Church in Milberger and a former member of Galatia School Board and Board of Directors of Central Kansas Electric of Great Bend.

Survivors include the widow; two sons, Arthur, Galatia, and Leon, Rush Center; two daughters, Viola Dumler, Russell, and Florence Veach, Ellinwood; one foster Daughter, Esther Nuss, Russell; three sisters, Lena Radke, and Martha Dietz, both of Russell, and Anna Deines, Hoisington; 17 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

Funeral was Friday at the church with Rev. Robert Drier officiating. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery in Galatia. Memorials are suggested to the church."

(Funeral Card):
"In Remembrance of Benjamin Karst
born: December 11, 1888 - Barton County, Kansas -- died: May 4, 1983 - Hoisington, Kansas
Services: Friday, May 6, 1983, United Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Milberger, Kansas, 2:00 p.m.
Clergyman: Pastor Robert Kreier
Music: Mrs. Rosie Funk, Organist
Casket Bearers: Maurice Wilhelm, David Karst, Bob Mitchell, Kurt Karst, Denny Dumler, Thomas Karst.
Interment: Fairview Cemetery, Galatia, Kansas
Arrangements by: Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, Kansas"
The card for the church service is also in my files. It gives the same information as the above with the addition of: "Baptized 30 January 1889, Confirmed 24 April 1904". Other than that it is an order of the funeral service and music.
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KARST
Oscar KARST
(Funeral Card):
"In Memory of Oscar KARST
Born: November 15, 1897, Galatia, Kansas -- Passed Away: August 14, 1982, Russell, Kansas
Services at: Trinity Lutheran Church, Great Bend, Kansas, Tuesday, August 17, 1982, 10:00 a.m.
Minister: Rev. Robert Studtmann
Casket bearers: Stephen Becker, Mark Nichols, Michael Becker, Arthur Karst, Paul Becker, Paul Wooster.
Music: Leon Deines, Soloist -- Mrs. Coralie Murphy, Organist
Interment: Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas"
(Obituary):
"Great Bend - Oscar Karst, 84, Great Bend, died Aug. 13 at the Russell Care Center in Russell. Born Nov. 15, 1897 at Galatia, he married Amelia Dumler, March 7, 1920, at Milberger. He was a retired farmer. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Great Bend. Survivors included the widow of Great Bend; two daughters, Ulanda Nichols, Great Bend, and Mrs. Marvin (Marlene) Becker, Russell; two brothers, Ben and John, both of Galatia; Three sisters, Lena Radke, Galatia, Martha Dietz, Russell, and Anna Deines, Hoisington; six grand children and five great-grandchildren.

The funeral was Tuesday at the church with Rev. Robert Studtmann officiating. Burial was in the Great Bend Cemetery. A memorial has been established to the church."

(Second Obituary):
"Oscar Karst, 84, died Friday, Aug. 13, at the Russell Kare (sic) Center. He was born at Galatia Nov. 15, 1897, to John F. and Elizabeth (Dietz) Karst. He married Amelia Dumler, March 7, 1920, at Milberger. She survives. They moved to Great Bend about 1946. He was a retired farmer and a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.

Survivors are the wife; two daughters, Mrs. Ulanda Nichols of Great Bend and Mrs. Marvin (Marlene) Becker, Russell; two brothers, Ben and John Karst of Galatia; three sisters, Lena Radke of Galatia, Martha Dietz of Russell and Anna Deines of Hoisington; six grandchildren, five great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Great Bend, Rev. Robert Stedtman officiating, with burial in the Great Bend Cemetery. Calling hours are until 9 p.m. Monday at the Fryberger Mortuary, Great Bend, and church after 9 a.m. Tuesday. A memorial is suggested to the church."

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KARST
Paul Gene KARST
(Funeral Card):
"In Remembrance of Paul Gene Karst
born: February 26, 1934, Great Bend, Kansas -- born: February 8, 1968, Hoisington, Kansas
Services: 1:30 p.m. Burgat Chapel, 2:00 p.m. Concordia Lutheran Church, Hoisington, Sunday February 11, 1968
Clergyman: Rev. A. C. Gottberg
Music: Mrs. Raymond Deutsch, Mrs. Leo Deutsch -- Elmer Bitter, organist
Interment: Hoisington Cemetery
Casket Bearers Melvin Deutsch, Eddie Lee Funk, Donald Dumler, Eugene Karst, Richard Karst, Marvin Karst.
Arrangements by: Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Inc., Hoisington, Kansas"
Handwritten note by my mother-in-law, Mrs. Elma Dumler Brack, "Is survived by Parents, Mr. & Mrs. Ed Karst of Great Bend, two children, son, 11 years old, daughter Karen, 8 years, brothers and twin sister."
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KARST
Rachel (STEINERT) KARST, wife of John Karst
"Rachel H. Karst, 73, died Monday, June 12, 1978, at Central Kansas Medical Center, Great Bend. Born Rachel Steinert July 15, 1904 in Russell County, she married John Karst, May 18, 1924 at Milberger. She was a lifetime Galatia resident. She was a member of the United Emmanuel Lutheran Church, ALCW, both of Milberger.

Survivors include widower; daughters: Mrs. Helen Schwein, Russell; Mrs. Dolores Deutsch, Hoisington; Mrs. Norma Stricker, Great Bend; Mrs. Marge Kraft, Ness City; Mrs. Rita Thompson, Kansas City, Mo.; sisters, Mrs. Caroline Wasemiller, Hillsboro; Mrs. Tabea Karst, Galatia; Mrs. Esther Popp, Hoisington; 13 grandchildren, four great grandchildren.

The funeral was Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the church. The Rev. Robert Kreier was in charge of services. The burial was in Fairview Cemetery, Galatia. Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Casket bearers were John Schwien, Jim Schwien, Randal Deutsch, Rod Kraft, Tony Stricker and Brent Thompson. Family suggests memorials to the church.

(Her funeral card):

In remembrance of, Mrs. Rachel H. Karst, July 15, 1904, Russell Co., Kansas – June 12, 1978, Great Bend, Kansas. Services, Wednesday, June 14, 1978, United Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Milberger, Kansas, 2:00 p.m. Officiating, Pastor Robert Kreier. Music, (sang two sons) United Emmanuel Choir, Mrs. Rudolph Funk, Organist. Casket Bearers, John Schwien, Jim Schwien, Randal Deutsch, Tony Stricker, Rod Kraft, Brent Thompson (these were her grandsons). Interment, Fairview Cemetery, Galatia, Kansas, Arrangements by Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, Kansas."

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KEIL
Elizabeth (POPE) KEIL, Mrs. Victor Keil
Mrs. Elizabeth Keil, 80, Dies at Lutheran Hospital
Hoisington – Mrs. Elizabeth Keil, 80, Hoisington, died Sunday afternoon (20 April 1969) at the Hoisington Lutheran Hospital after a lengthy illness.

She was born may 10, 1888, in Barton County and spent her entire life in the Hoisington-Milberger area. She was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church at Milberger. Survivors are: two daughters, Mrs. Ernest Galliart and Mrs. Ervin Springer, both of Hoisington; seven sons, Gerhardt, Hubert and Clifford of Russell, Julius, Casper, Wyo., Dr. Ernest, Bedford, Mass., Melvin, Hoisington, and Waldomar, Kansas City, Mo; one brother John Pope, Canon City, Colo., 17 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Immanuel Lutheran church in Milberger with Rev. Stanley Padgett officiating. Burial will be in the Milberger Cemetery. Friends may call at the Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home at Hoisington from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 11:30 a.m. til time of service Wednesday.

(Her Funeral Card):
In remembrance of, Mrs. Elizabeth Keil, May 10, 1888, Barton County, Kansas to April 20, 1969, Hoisington, Kansas. Services: Wednesday, April 23, 1969, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Milberger, Kansas, 2:30 p.m. Clergyman, Pastor Stanley Padgett. Music, Mrs. LaVern Becker, Organist, Congregational singing. Interment, Milberger Cemetery. Casket Bearers Gerhard Keil, Hubert Keil, Julius Keil, Melvin Keil, Waldomar Keil, Dr. Ernest Keil. Arrangements by Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Inc. Hoisington, Kansas.
(on the back of her funeral card):
Mrs. Elizabeth "Pope" Keil, daughter of George Pope and Dorothea Schneider, was born in Barton county, Kansas, May 10, 1888. In early infancy, she was baptized and later confirmed in the Christian faith. She retained this faith throughout her lifetime. On May 10, 1908, she was united in marriage to Victor Keil in the Lutheran church at Milberger. This marriage was blessed with 11 children: seven boys and four girls. Two daughters, Esther and Florence, preceded in death. Victor preceded in death on Mar. 6, 1964.

In May 1967, Mrs. Keil resided at the Homestead Villa, Hoisington and passed away in Hoisington Lutheran Hospital, Sunday afternoon, April 20, 1969, at the age of 80 years, 11 months and 10 days. She is survived by seven sons: Gerhard, Hubert and Clifford of Russell; Julius, Casper, Wyo.; Dr. Ernest Keil, Bedford Mass.; Melvin, Hoisington and Waldomar, Kansas City, Mo; two daughters, Mrs. Ernest "Clara" Galliart and Mrs. Ervin "Josephine" Springer, both of Hoisington; one brother, John Pope, of Canon City, Colo.; 17 grandchildren; seven great grandchildren an four step great-grandchildren."

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KEIL
Elma Marie (GALLIART) KEIL, wife of Gerhard Emanuel Keil
(Funeral Card):
"Elma Marie Keil, daughter of Andrew and Catherina Dorothea (Gebhart) Galliart, was born September 27, 1912, in Russell County near Dubuque. Her death occurred on September 6, 1983, at her home in Russell at the age of 70 years, 11 months and 9 days.

Elma lived her early life on the family farm in the Dubuque area, received her basic education in the Dubuque school and on May 26, 1935, was united in marriage to Gerhard Emanuel Keil at Milberger, Kansas. This union was blessed with three children: Carol, Doloris and Geraldine.

Her life was filled with the many and varied activities of a farming housewife, homemaker and mother. She lived her early married life on the family farm in Barton County near Milberger and on August 7, 1962, moved from the farm to Russell. She worked part time at Klema's IGA for about six years. She and Gerhard were custodians at the Home State Bank for about seven years. She continued to work at the bank after the death of her husband Gerhard on April 21, 1979, and in 1981 she retired from active work.

Elma's early Christian life was associated with the Dubuque Lutheran Church, she was baptized there on May 1, 1913, and later confirmed in that church. After her marriage she attended the Immanuel Lutheran Church at Milberger, transferring her membership to St. John Lutheran Church when she moved to Russell. She was always faithful to her church attendance.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerhard, on April 21, 1979; one brother, Andrew Galliart, and an infant sister.

Survivors are her daughters: Mrs. Leon (Carol) Keil, Mrs. Earlin (Deloris) Nuss and Mrs. Marion (Geraldine) Counts, all of Russell, and five grandchildren. Other survivors are three brothers: Albert Galliart of Russell, Bill Gilliart of Great Bend and Ernest Galliart of Beaver; one sister, Mrs. Edward (Emma) Brack, of Dorrance; several other relatives and a host of friends.

(back of card):
Born: September 27, 1912 -- Died: September 6, 1983
Service: St. John's Lutheran Church, Thursday, September 8, 1983 - 2 p.m.
Clergy: Rev. Herman Frerichs -- Intern: Jim Reeb
Music: "How Great Thou Art" (Solo), "Rock of Ages" (Hymn), "A Mighty Fortress" (Hymn)
Soloist: E. H Sewell -- Organist: Eileen Vladar
Casket Bearers: Robert Smolik, Marvin Galliart, Orville Brack, Everett Brack, Gene Galliart, Kenneth Galliart
Interment: St. John's Lutheran Cemetery"
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KEIL
Ernestine (BECKER) KEIL, wife of Sigmund Keil
(Record of Death):
There is a hand written note from my mother-in-law, Mrs. Elma Dumber Brack, in my files, it reads: "Mrs. Sigmund Keil (Ernestine) was born Aug 4 (?). She was 79 years old. Died August 2, 1973, funeral and buried on Sat. Aug. 4, 1973 at St. Mark's Lutheran Church at Great Bend. They lived in Great Bend. She was sister of Emanuel Becker."
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KEIL
Siegmund KEIL
(Obituary):
Siegmund Keil, 74, dies in Medical Center
Great Bend - Siegmund Keil, 74, died at 3 a.m. today (24 Oct 1968) in the Central Kansas Medical Center after being ill since last March. A long time area resident, he was formerly a heavy equipment operator for the Roy E. Knupp Construction Co. until he retired about nine years ago. He lived in Russell before moving to Great Bend in 1941.

Born Aug. 9, 1894, near Galatia, he was married to Ernestine Becker Dec. 19, 1915, at Milberger. He was a charger member of St. Mark Lutheran Church, Great Bend. A memorial in his name is being established at the church.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in the church with Rev. Walter Lentz officiating. Burial will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. Friends may call at the Cook and Weber Funeral Home until 1 p.m. The casket will not be open after the service.

In addition to the widow of the home, he is survived by three sons, Melvin and Arnold, Great Bend, and Luther, Framingham, Mass.; three daughters, Mrs. Douglas Cotty Jr., Garden City, Mrs. Herbert Hopper, Clearwater, Fla., and Mrs. Limon Kruckenberg, Great Bend; three brothers, Emanuel and Alvin, Great Bend, and Edwin, Bunker Hill; two sisters, Mrs. Floyd Brack and Mrs. Edwin Brack, Otis; 15 grandchildren and one great-grandchild."

(Notice of Funeral):
"Siegmund Keil, 74, of 1713 Holland, died this morning at the Central Kansas Medical Center where he had been a patient ten days. Born August 9, 1894 near Galatia in Barton County, he married Ernestine Becker, Dec. 19, 1915 at Milberger. He was a retired heavy equipment operator for Roy E. Knupp Construction Co. He came here in 1941 from Russell. He was a charter member of St. Mark Lutheran Church. <

He is survived by the widow; sons, Melvin and Arnold, Great Bend, and Luther, Framingham, Mass.; daughters, Mrs. Douglas (Leona) Crotty, Jr., Garden City, Mrs. Herbert (Milda) Hopper, Clearwater, Fla., and Mrs. Lyman (Esther) Kruckenberg, Great Bend; brothers Emanuel and Alvin both of Great Bend and Edwin, Bunker Hill; sisters, Mrs. Floyd Brack and Mrs. Edwin Brack, both of Otis; 15 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the church with the Rev. Walter Lentz officiating. Burial will be in Great Bend Cemetery. Friends may call at the Cook and Weber Funeral Home until 1 p.m. Monday and at 1:50 p.m. at the church. The casket will not be opened after the service. The family suggests memorials to the church."

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KELL
Valeria VALERIA – nee ?? or if married.
(Funeral Card):
"In Memory of Valeria KELL
Born November 23, 1893, Barton County, Kansas -- Died: November 8, 1977, Great Bend, Kansas
Services at: Fryberger Mortuary, Great Bend, Kansas, Friday, November 11, 1977, 10:30 a.m.
Minister: Rev. Robert Gordon
Casketbearers: Bob Arnett, Herb Feltes, Frank Harmon, Olen Munz, M. L. Classen, Greg Breeden.
Interment: Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas"
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KOCH
Philip KOCH
(Obituary):
"Galatia – Philip Koch, 83, died Monday (4 April 1983) at Rush County Memorial Hospital in LaCrosse. Born May 3, 1899, at Jagodnya, Russia, he married Caroline Miller, Jan 15, 1977. He was a retired farmer and a long time resident of the Galatia community. He was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church of Galatia.

Survivors include one son, Arthur R. of Arvada, Colo.; two daughters, Irene Earnest Of Lebanon, Pa., Julia Fraser of Fullerton, Calif.; four sisters, Mrs. Mollie Hinckley of Middletown, N.Y., Anna Miller, of Otis, Marie Ochs of LaCrosse and Elizabeth Foos of Bazine; and three grandchildren.

A prayer service will be held today at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Paul Lutheran Church at Galatia, with Pastors Robert S. Kreier and Art Anderson officiating. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery, Galatia. Friends may call until 9 p.m. Thursday from 1 p.m. until service time at the church. A memorial has been suggested to the church."

(Notice of Funeral):
"Galatia – Philip Koch, 83, died April 4, (1983) at Rush County Memorial Hospital in LaCrosse. Born May 3, 1899, at Jagodnya, Russia, he married Caroline Miller Jan 15, 1922, at Galatia. She died Sept. 21, 1977. He was a retired farmer and a long time resident of Galatia community. He was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church of Galatia.

Survivors include one son, Arthur R., Arvada, Colo,; two daughters, Irene Earnest, Lebanon, Pa., and Julia Fraser, Fullerton, Calif.; four sisters, Mrs. Mollie Hinckley, Middleton, N.Y., Anna Miller, Otis, Marie Ochs, LaCrosse, and Elizabeth Foos,, Bazine; and three grandchildren.

Funeral services were Thurday at St. Paul Lutheran Church at Galatia, with Pastors Robert S. Kreier and Art Anderson officiating. Burial was in the Fairview Cemetery, Galatia. A memorial has been suggested to the church."

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KOERBER
Frederick KOERBER
"Dr. Frederick L. Koerber died April 2, 1979 in Phoenix, Ariz., at the age of 66. Dr. Koerber, the sixth son of the late Dr. Gustav Adolph and Martha Koerber of Hoisington, was born in Russell, June 9, 1912. His parents moved to Hoisington when he was a small boy. He attended the Hoisington schools and following his graduation from high school he attended the University of Kansas at Lawrence where he received an a. B. degree. He graduated from medical school in 38 and served his internship at St. Joseph Hospital, Kansas City, Mo. Dr. Koerber moved to Arizona in 1940 and served in the United States Army during World War II. He did Industrial Medicine, worked for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and was active in Geriatric medicine at the time of his death.

He is survived by his wife, Vendeta; a daughter, Pamela Johnson; one grandchildren, Julie; three sisters, Mrs. Rosalie Steinert of Pratt, Mrs. Ortrude Harris of Chicago, Ill., and Mrs. Irmgard Corbin of Ft. Smith, Ark.; three brothers, Bernard Koerber, from Penn., Marvin Koerber from Texas, and Paul Koerber, of Arizona."

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KOPKE
Margaret Dorothy (BRACK) KOPKE, wife of Clifford Kopke
(Obituary):
"Margaret Dorothy Kopke, 60, died shortly before noon Saturday, August 27, (1983) at Russell City Hospital. She had lived here since her marriage Feb. 28, 1948, to Clifford F. Kopke, at Wichita. They lived at 1633 N. Main. St.

She was born June 10, 1923, at Otis. Her mother is Mrs. Dorothy T. Brack of Hoisington. She was a housewife and worked some years ago at the treasurer's office at the courthouse. Besides her husband and mother, she is survived by a son, Monte, Denver, Colo., and two grandchildren; four brothers, Glenn J., Ralph and Alvin, of Hoisington, and Delmar of Wichita; and a sister, Eunice Basye, Hoisington. She was a member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church and the VFW auxiliary.

Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. today at St. John Lutheran Church, Rev. James Strasen, officiating, with burial in the Hoisington Cemetery. Pohlman's Mortuary was in charge of arrangements. A memorial is to the American Cancer Society."

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KRAMER
Valentine KRAMER -- Great Bend Tribune -- November 20, 1952
Valentine KRAMER, 66, 204 Heizer, died last night at St. Rose hospital after a two-year illness. KRAMER would have been 67 on Nov. 24. He was born and raised near Dubuque and retired from farming 11 years ago when he moved to Great Bend. Survivors include his wife, Anna, of the home, six daughters; Mrs. Ernest (Elizabeth) NIGHTENGALE, Mrs. Jesse (Dorothy) REED, Cecilia KRAMER, Mrs. L. J. (Eleanor) CHURCHILL, Mrs. C. O. (Lavella) LAUGHLIN, and Mrs. Russell (Anna) MEYERS; three sons, Valentine, Jr., Nicholas and Ambrose, and four children (sic). Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. at the St. Rose of Lima church with Msgr. John Cody officiating with burial in the Great Bend cemetery. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. tonight and 8 p.m. Friday at the Cook and Weber funeral home.
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KRIER
KRIER, Mrs. Winifred
Mrs. Winifred KRIER, wife of George KRIER of Osborne and formerly of Barton County, died in a hospital at Beloit Tuesday of last week (February 10, 1948) at the age of 27 years (born March 19, 1920) after a short illness. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe PESCHKA of Beaver and last fall moved to a farm in Osborne county.

Surviving are her parent, her husband and little son, Renny Ray, her twin brother, Wilbert and three other brothers, Jack of Phoenix, AZ, Jimmy and Elmo of Beaver and two sisters, Mrs. Jeannie ERICKSON of Crook, CO., and Mary Jo at the home of her parents. Funeral services were held at St. Joseph's chuirch in Beaver, Saturday morning and burial was in the Beaver cemetery.

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LANDDECK
Marie (UNSELD) LANDDECK, wife of Rev. Carl Landdeck
(Funeral Card):
"Daughter of William Unseld and Henrietta Toepel was born December 2, 1885, in Cedar Rapids, Nebraska and passed away October 16, 1974 at the Good Samaritan Center, Hays, Kansas at the age of 88 years 10 months and 14 days.

She was baptized in the Lutheran faith and confirmed on April 14, 1901 in Albion, Nebraska. On Nov. 5, 1913, Marie was united in marriage to Rev. Carl Landdeck. This marriage was blessed with two sons and two daughters. Rev. and Mrs. Landdeck served Lutheran Churches in Pittsburg, Kansas; Grafton, Iowa; Graden City, Kansas and Milberger, Kansas.

She is survived by her husband, one son Arthur of Issaquah, Washington; two daughters Mrs. Paul "Lois" Egenes of Newton, Iowa and Mrs. Arthur "Esther" Karst of Olmitz, Kansas; one sister Celda Unseld of Holyoke, Colorado; thirteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren. One son Luther preceded in death June 2, 1929. Four sisters also preceded her in death.

Devoted to her family, helpful to her neighbors, faithful to her church, considerate and honest, she gained the respect and esteem of all who knew her.

(Back of card):
In Memory of Marie N. Landdeck
Born: December 2, 2885, Cedar Rapids, Nebraska -- Died: October 16, 1974, Hays, Kansas
Services: Saturday, October 19, 1974, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Galatia, Kansas, 2:00 p.m.
Clergymen: Pastor Theo. H. Judt, Pastor Robert S. Kreier
Music: Church Choir and Congregation -- Mrs. Paul Strecker, Organist
Interment: Fairview Cemetery, Galatia, Kansas
Casketbearers: Robert Dietz, Ray Funk, C. W. Gustin, Ray Dietz, Carl Dietz, Hubert Radke
Arrangements by Nicholoson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, Kansas"
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LANE
Grant J. LANE
Hoisington -- Grant J. LANE, 83, died Wednesday, January 5, 2000 at Clara Barton Hospital in Hoisington. He was born March 13, 1916, at rural Hoisington, the son of Nelson and Catherine GRANT LANE. He married Virginia Lee KRUG June 14, 1939, at Hoisington. A lifetime resident of Hoisington, he was a retired postal clerk.
LANE was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, American Legion Post 286 and Hoisington Tree Board, all of Hoisington; past state commander of the American; past director of American Legion Boys State. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in World War II.

Survivors include his wife of the home; one son, Kevin LANE of Washington, D.C.; three daughters, Nancy LANE of Russell, Pat CARPENTER of Alexandria, Va., and Mary Bea LITTRELL of Washington D.C.; and two grandsons. He was preceded in death by one brother, Gerald LANE; and one sister, Margorie RIEDEL.

Funeral was held at the St. John the Evangelist Church at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 8, 2000 with burial in the church cemetery in Hoisington. Father Pascal Klein officiated.

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LANE
Verda A. (FOX) LANE
HOISINGTON Verda A. LANE, 93, died June 27, 1998, at Via Christi-St. Francis Medical Center in Wichita. She was born Sept. 22, 1904, at Larned, the daughter of Howard W. and Ida Mae LeVAN FOX. She married Gerald "Jerry" N. LANE Nov. 14, 1934, at Hoisington. He died Aug. 3, 1977. A 60-year resident of Hoisington, she was a retired registered nurse.
Mrs. LANE was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Altar society and Clara Barton Foundation, all of Hoisington and Daughters of Isabella 744 of Great Bend.

Survivors include three sons, Larry LANE of Albuquerque, NM, Joe LANEe of Hoisington and Rick LANE of Jacksonville, FL. tow daughters, Kathy DEMEL of Hoisington and Maureen GANT of Las Cruces, NM; one brother, Clyde FOX of Denver, CO.; one sister Edith WHITE of Larned; 14 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and five step-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother, Howard Jr. FOX; and one sister, Dorothy COMPTON.

Funeral was held at the church, with the Rev. John Maes officiating. Burial was in the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church cemetery in Hoisington. Memorials were suggested to Clara Barton Foundation or the church.

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LOOSEMORE
Charles F. LOOSEMORE (Husband of LeVera Ann BBRAUER, daughter of Matilda BRACK.)
(Funeral Card):
"In Memory of Charles F. LOOSEMORE
Born: May 7, 1925 Omaha, Nebraska -- Died: January 27, 1982 Omaha, Nebraska
Age: 56 Years, 8 Months, 20 Days
Services: First Lutheran Church, Papillion, Nebraska, January 30, 1982, 10:30 a.m.
Officiating: Rev. Robert Johnson
Music: Joan Schram, Organist -- Ron Barber, Soloist: "The Lord's Prayer," "How Great Thou Art" -- Congregational Singing: "What a Friend We Have In Jesus" No. 457, "I Am Trusting Thee, Lord Jesus" No. 428
Pallbearers: John Peil, Allen Brown, Larry Krenzer, Wesley Cahow, Melvin Fiscus, Earl Fletcher
Interment: Forest Lawn, Omaha, Nebraska
Kahler-Dolce Mortuary, Papillion, Nebraska"
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LUDWIG
Carl LUDWIG -- Great Bend Tribune -- August 27, 1953
Carl LUDWIG, 48, who spent his entire life on a farm three and one-half miles south of Great Bend, died this morning about 3, following a heart attack. LUDWIG had not been ill prior to his death. Survivors include his wife, Agnes, of the home; two daughters, Wilma Jean, of the home, and Mrs. Orlin BRACK, Otis; two sons, Delbert, of the home and Robert, serving in the air force and one sister, Mrs. Harold POWELL, 709 Williams. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by the Bryant-Fryberger mortuary.
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McCOSH
Earl McCOSH -- Great Bend Tribune -- July 6, 1953
Earl F. McCOSH, former resident of Great Bend, died last night at his home in Osborne of a heart attack. He was 47 years old. McCOSH formerly operated the McCosh-Koch Automotive Service in Great Bend. He moved from here seven months ago and bought an automobile agency in Osborne before his death. His is survived by his widow, Zelma McCOSH of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Robert HARTMAN, Kansas City, Mrs. Edward BAHR, Albert, and Mrs. Victor BRACK, Otis; two sons, Donald McCOSH, Great Bend and Kenneth D. McCOSH, of Osborne, and two brothers, Dan A. McCOSH and James Ray McCOSH, both of Abilene. Three children preceded him in death and seven grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m., Thursday at the First Christian church in Great Bend with the Rev. Clarence Zimmerman of Osborne officiating. Burial will be in the Great Bend cemetery. The body is now at the Cook and Weber funeral home.
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MAIER
Alexander MAIER
(Obituary):
"Alexander Maier, 69, died Thursday morning (Note: Entry is undated, estimate the date as 1966 or 1967) at the Hoisington Hospital where he had been a patient three months. Born March 14, 1897 in Russell County, he had spent his lifetime in the Galatia community as a farmer. He was married May 19, 1929 to Mollie Lock Wagner at Otis. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church.

He is survived by the widow; sons, Vernon, Russell, Albert, Great Bend; Alan, Olmitz, and Ernest Wagner, Great Bend; daughters, Mr. Glen Ehrlich, Russell, Mrs. Earl Garver, Humansville, Mo., and Mrs. Omer Biberle, Bushton; brothers, John, Russell, and William, Henry and Lewis, all of Otis; sister, Mrs. Pete Lohman, Kerwin; 23 grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the church with the Rev. Theo H. Judt officiating. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery, Galatia. The family suggests memorials to the Martin Luther Home, Beatrice, Neb. Friends may call at the Burgat Funeral Home, Hoisington, until 11 a.m. Monday."

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MAIER
Christina (SCHNEIDER) MAIER
(Obituary):
"Mrs. Christina Maier Dies At Great Bend
Hoisington – Mrs. Christina Maier, 70, died Saturday (15 Mar 1975) at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Leo Kirmer, Great Bend. Born May 11, 1904, in Barton County, Mr. Maier preceded her in death on Nov. 8, 1971. She was a member of the Concordia Lutheran Church in Hoisington.

Survivors include her daughter; three brothers, Peter and Ted Schneider, Russell, and Paul Schneider, Great Bend; and three sisters, Mrs. Mollie Popp, Hoisington, Mrs. Lloyd Keenen, Oshkoch, Neb., and Mrs. Ted Eichman, Russell.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday from the Concordia Lutheran Church in Hoisington with Rev. D. G. Meyer officiating. Burial will be in the Hoisington cemetery. Memorials have been established to the church or the Kansas Heart Association."

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MAIER
Mrs. Fred MAIER, no maiden or first name available.
(Funeral Card):
"In Memory of Mrs. Fred Maier
born: August 21, 1893 -- died: October 24, 1961
Services: Friday, October 27, 1961 at the Herthel Funeral Home, Hoisington, Kansas at 1:00 p.m. and the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Milberger, Kansas, 2:00 p.m.
Clergyman: the Rev. Alfred Winter
Music: Mrs. LaVern Becker -- Mr. Ernest Wegle, Organists
Final Resting Place: Milberger Cemetery, Milberger, Kansas
Casket Bearers: Julius Maier, Victor Deines, Otto Ehrlich, Pete Ehrlich, Leo Niedens, Emil Maier.
Arrangements by Herthel Funeral Home."
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MARGHEIM
Pauline (BECKER) MARGHEIM, wife of Fred Margheim
(Funeral Card):
"The daughter of Jacob and Amelia Becker, nee Strecker, was born July 25, 1887 at the farm home south of Russell, Kansas. She departed this life on September 12, 1962 at the Miner Haven of Rest Home in Osborne, Kansas. Her age was 75 years.

In early infancy she was baptized and later, after becoming of age she was confirmed in the Lutheran faith. She attended Elementary rural school as a young girl and after attaining womanhood she was united in marriage to Fred Margheim. There were two children born to this marriage, Arthur and Lavene. Arthur preceded her in death several years ago. Lavene of Russell, survives her. After their marriage they engaged in farming in north Barton and south Russell counties. Later they moved to Russell to make their home. In 1934 her husband passed away. She was not in the best of health during her lifetime, but never complained. About three years ago old age and other infirmities made it necessary to enter a nursing home. Here she enjoyed the companionship of other people in the same plight as herself and according to the management of the home she was loved and respected by the patients and staff.

To treasure her memory are the son, already mentioned; one brother, Emanuel Becker, Russell; five sisters, Mrs. Ernestine Keil, Great Bend; Mrs. Leah Himes, Russell; Mrs. Laura Stoppel, Long Beach Calif.; Miss Eleanora Becker, Russell; and Mrs. Georgina Borrell, Dighton, Kansas. Also seven grandchildren; four great grandchildren.

(back of card reads):
Services: Held Friday, September 14, 1962 from the Deines Funeral Home at 2:30 p.m.
Minister: Rev. Alfred Winter, Pastor of the Milberger and the Redeemer Lutheran (Missouri Synod) Church of Russell.
Organist: Mrs. Janice Marshall -- Music: Frances Wilhelm and Eileen Vladar
Casket Bearers: Don Himes, Vernon Margheim, George Borrell, Sig Keil, Ruben Michaelis, and Henry Strecker.
Laid to rest: in the Russell Cemetery, Russell, Kansas."
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MARSH
Florence L. MARSH (Florence Ladencia White MARSH)
From: Barton County Democrat -- January 11, 1901
Mrs. Thomas Marsh, Deceased.
Mrs. Florence L. MARSH, wife of Thomas MARSH, south of the river, died on Tuesday, the 8th of January of tumor of the stomach, from which she has suffered for a long time. Deceased was between 56 and 57 years old. She was the second wife of Mr. MARSH, and has resided in the county for about 14 years. Two sons are left to mourn with the husband the loss of a faithful mother and wife. Funeral services were held Friday morning, the 10th, at 10 o'clock, at the family residence, and the remains interred in the Great Bend Cemetery.

From: Great Bend Register -- January 12, 1901
Mrs. Florence L. MARSH, wife of Thomas MARSH, died at her home 2 1/2 miles south and 1 1/2 miles east of this city yesterday at 2 p.m. Her affliction was tumor of the stomach. She was about 57 years of age. The family has resided here some twelve years. The funeral will be held tomorrow from the family home at 10 a.m. and burial in the Bend cemetery.

Submitted by C. E. Peterson patandpete@comcast.net
MARSH
Thomas MARSH (Thomas Quick MARSH)
From: Great Bend Tribune -- Nov. 22, 1915
Thomas Marsh Dead
The death of Thomas MARSH, one of the oldest citizens of the community occurred yesterday at the family home in the southeast part of the city. His death was due to heart trouble and he had been a sufferer and in poor health for many years. He leaves a wife and several children. It is thought that the funeral services will be held Wednesday, though no definite arrangements have been made. Funeral announcement will appear later.

From: Great Bend Tribune -- Nov. 25, 1915
Thomas Marsh
Thomas Q. MARSH was born August 28, 1834, in New York state, and died November 21, 1915 at 2:05 p. m. in the family home in this city. Death was caused by heart failure. He was 81 years, 2 months, and 24 days of age. Mr. MARSH leaves to mourn his loss of life, a wife, one sister, two brothers, eight children, Mrs. Elvina SMITH, Mrs. Nettie SMITH, Mrs. Lillian NORDMAN, Henry MARSH all of the state of Michigan. Harry, Frank, Ray and Lewis MARSH of this city. Besides six stepchildren, Joe Frank, Will and Fred Hamilton, Mrs. Emma COLE, Mrs. Eudora HARGES of Dodge City and many other relatives and friends who will join the family in this their bereavement. Mr. MARSH came to this state, making it his home in October 28 years ago. Mr. MARSH also served his time in the regular army. He united with the Baptist church about 15 years ago. And has been a very devout Christian ever since that time even through his physical health did not permit his attending public worship. He has lived a life worthy of any one to follow. The Church and community will mourn the loss of this life from their midst.

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MAYBACH
W. H. MAYBACH -- Great Bend Tribune -- October 8, 1954
W. H. MAYBACH, 95, prominent Barton county resident, died Wednesday night at St. Rose hospital following an illness of several months. He would have been 96 Nov. 10. He entered the hospital last June. He moved to the Great Bend area as a small boy from Strassburg, O. MAYBACH had been a farmer in his earlier life and was the oldest member of the First Congregational church. He was also a member of all Masonic bodies here and the Elks lodge. He is survived by his widow, Cora, of the home; two sons, Fred of Amarillo, Tex., and Carl of Great Bend; a daughter, Mrs. James EYMANN, Los Angeles; a step-son, Fred B. ADAMS, great Bend; a step-daughter, Mrs. Chester GRAY, Vancouver, Wash. who has been in Great Bend during his illness; and a sister, Mrs. Helen HARTMAN, Great Bend. Funeral services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Congregational church with the Rev. Henry Wright in charge. Burial will be in the mausoleum in the Great Bend cemetery with graveside services by the Knights Templar. The body will remain at the Cook and Weber mortuary until 1 p.m. when it will be taken to the church.
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MEYERES
MEYERES, Marie J.
Marie J. MEYERES, 82, 901 Baker, died Aug 13, 1991 at central Kansas Medical Center. Born Marie J. HOEFFNER March 21, 1909 in Redwing, she had been a resident of Great Bend since 1959, having moved from Beaver. She married Nick MEYERES July 2, 1928 in Beaver. She was a homemaker. Mrs. MEYERES was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and Altar Society.

Survivors include her husband of the home; two sons, Norman of Ness City and Johnny of Ellinwood; three daughters, Florence PTACEK of Russell, Betty AUFDEMBERGE of Larned and Leona ZORN of Limon, CO; three brothers, Leo FRENZL of Redwing, Lawrence FRENZL of Hays and Bill FRENZL of Claflin, four sisters, Teresa WONDRA of St. John, Viola MEYERES of Odin, Gertrude HICKEL of Claflin and Dorothy REIF of Beaver; 24 granchildren; adn 50 great-grandchildren.

Altar Society rosary will be at 3 pm Thursday at Bryant-Christians Funeral Home. Vigil service will be at 8 pm Thursday at the funeral home. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the church with the Rev. Warren Stecklein officiating. Burial will be at Hillcrest memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Central Kansas medical Center Cardiac Fund.

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MEYERES
MEYERES, Stephen J.
Odin - Stephen J. MEYERES, 81, died Oct 19, 1989 at his home at Odin. Born March 14, 1908 at Dubuque, KS, he married Viola FRENZEL (sic) June 10, 1952, at Odin. A retired farmer, he was a lifetime resident of the Odin-Claflin area. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, and the Knights of Columbus, both of Odin. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors: wife, of the home; son, David, Great Bend; daughter, Bonnie EDWARDS, Sterling; brother, Frank MEYERES, Downs; sisters, Mathilda LUERMAN, Teresa PROSSER, both of Great Bend, Clara STEINER, Hoisington, and Ann HITSCHMANN, Claflin.
Parish rosary will be 7:30 pm today, followed by Knights of Columbus rosary, both at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, the Rev. Jacob Dreher. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Memorials may go the Holy Family Cemetery Fund.
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MICHAELIS
(Obituary):
"Great Bend - H.E. "Mac" Michaelis, 71, retired Colorado Springs College custodian, died Wednesday (10 December 1980) at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. today at Brantley-Bryant Funeral home, Great Bend. The Rev. Robert Studtmann will officiate. Burial will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. A memorial in Mr. Michaelis' name has been established with the Central Kansas Medical Center, Heart and Stroke Memorial, Great Bend.

He was born July 18, 1909, on the family farm in Russell County. He was a former Great Bend resident who had recently returned to Great Bend to live, from Colorado Springs, Colo.

He is survived by his wife, Margaret, of the home; two sons, Richard D. of Grove, Oklahoma, and Gilbert D. of Alva Okla.; a daughter, Mrs. Della Guesnier, Great Bend; a brother, Bill, of Washington State; a sister, Mollie Strecker of Gorham; nice grandchildren and four great-grandchildren."

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MILLER
Irene MILLER, no maiden name or husband's name available.
"In Memory of Irene Miller
Born: July 8, 1923 -- Died: March 12, 1979
Place of Services Trinity Lutheran Church, Otis, Kansas, Saturday, March 17, 1979, at 2:00 p.m.
Officiating: Pastor Theo Judt
Organist: Mrs. Ronda Ranker -- Duet: Mrs. Laura Pearson, Mrs. Peggy Higgason
Casket Bearers: Loyd Kraft, Jerry Miller, Mike Kraft, Kenneth Stieben, Albert Steinert, Lynn Keller
Interment: Galatia Cemetery, Galatia, Kansas
Arrangements by Janousek Funeral Home, LaCrosse, Kansas"
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MORGENSTERN
Irene (SCHAFER) MORGENSTERN, wife of Siegmond Morgenstern
(Obituary):
"Services for Mrs. Irene Morgenstern, 68, were at 2 p.m. Wednesday (27 February 1977) from the St. John Lutheran Church with Rev. Herman Frerichs officiating. Burial was in the Milberger Cemetery. Pohlman's Mortuary was in charge.

Mrs. Morgenstern died Sunday at the Central Kansas Medical Center in Great Bend. Born April 20, 1908 in Otis, Kansas, she married Siegmond Morgenstern, August 29, 1926 at their farm home north of Galatia. The couple spent their life in the Otis and Galatia Communities. They moved to Russell in 1942. She operated Irene's Cafe from 1958 until 1969 in Russell.

Survivors are the widower of the home; four daughters, Mrs. Alvin (Winnie) Webster, Russell, Mrs. Arvin (Betty) Heffel, St. Louis, Mo., Mrs. Bernice Armstrong, Bakersfield, Calif., and Mrs. Velma Coutier, Lake Tahoe, Calif.; five sisters, Mrs. Nima Krom and Mrs. Walter (Florence) Steiben, both of Great Bend, Mrs. Reinhold (Alvina) Wegele, Russell, and Mrs. Ray (Isabell) Huschka, Ellinwood, and Mrs. Norman (LaFern) Starkey, Hutchinson; eight Grandchildren and nine great grandchildren."

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MORGENSTERN
Reuben MORGENSTERN
(Obituary):
"Reuben Morgenstern, 58, Dies at Ulysses
Reuben Morgenstern, 58, a former resident of Russell County, Died Thursday night (16 June 1966), at a Ulysses (Kan.) hospital. He had entered the hospital shortly before, following a heart attack.

Mr. Morgenstern was born and raised in Russell County. He attended grade school at Milberger and was confirmed in the Emmanuel Lutheran Church at Milberger. He also lived in Russell and Gorham. He served as the first mayor of Gorham. For the past 32 years, he had been employed with the Pan American Oil Company. He had lived in Ulysses four years.

Survivors are the widow, Margaret, of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Eugene Schneider, Wichita; five brothers, C. R. and Harry Morgenstern, both of Russell, Fay, Denver, Colo., Chancey, San Jose, Calif., Elmo R., Medicine Lodge; four sisters, Mrs. Rosie Campbell and Mrs. Gene Smejkal, both of Russell, Mrs. Paul Fuhr and Mrs. Jack Baldwin, Great Bend; two grandchildren, Charles and Terry Lee Schneider.

Funeral services will be at 2:30 Sunday in the Cook and Weber Funeral Home at Great Bend. Burial will be in the Great Bend Cemetery."

Note: According to Social Security Death Records Reuben Morgenstern was born 5 Feb 1908.
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MORRISON
Marlene L. (NETTLEINGHAM) MORRISON, wife of Jack Morrison
(Obituary):
"Great Bend – Marlene L. Morrison, 1313 Cleveland, died Sunday, Nov. 22, (1981) at Central Kansas Medical Center after a long illness. Born Marlene Nettleingham in Galatia, she was a resident of Great Bend since 1969, moving here from Washington D.C. She was an insurance agent for the Guarantee Mutual Life Insurance Co. of Great Bend and was a former secretary for the government agencies in Washington D.C. She was preceded in death by her husband Jack Morrison, on Oct. 17, 1969. Mrs. Morrison was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, Life Underwiters Association, Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority, Barton County Community Concert Association, and Panther Booster Club and was past president of Camp Fire Girls.

Survivors include one son, Hilton Glynn, of Hoisington; three daughters, Tracy, Allison and Kelly Morrison of the home; her mother, Amelia Nettleingham of Hoisington; two brothers, LaVern Nettleingham of Olmitz and Albert Nettleingham of Spencer, Okla., and one granddaughter.

The funeral was at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church with the Rev. Robert Studtmann officiating. Burial was in the Great Bend Cemetery. The family suggests memorials to the church. The Brantley-Bryant Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements."

(Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com)

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