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EXCUSE OUR MESS!!!!.... We received much of the information below recently and wanted to get it up online as soon as possible. You will notice that many of the death notices run together. We are slowly going back through and putting the obits/death notices/etc in a more visually pleasing format, but until then, our apologies for the look. --Diana and Bill

RADKE
Anna Elizabeth RADKE – nee Karst, Anna Elizabeth, wife of Edward RADKE
(Funeral Card)
"In Loving Memory of Mrs. Anna Elizabeth RADKE
born: February 1, 1881 - Barton County, Ks.
died: July 2, 1966 - Hoisington, Ks.
Services: 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 5, 1966, American Lutheran Church, Milberger, Kansas
Clergyman: Rev. Emil Kuehn - Music: Church Choir - Interment: Milberger Cemetery
Casket Bearers: Ralph Karst, Peter Karst, Herman Karst, Herman Boxberger, Bernard Deines, Bill Borger
Arrangements by: Burgat Funeral Home, Inc., Hoisington, Kansas"
There is also a sheet of paper in files that contains the words to two songs sung at her funeral. The songs are in German. My mother-in-law, Mrs. Elma Dumler Brack, wrote on the funeral card that the sermon text was Acts 14, 15 and 16. The men's quartet sang "Nearer My God To Thee" in German and the choir sang. They also sang "Himrnelan nur Himmeloan" for the congregation song at the cemetery they sang "Jesu Geh Voran".
(Notice of her Funeral)
Funeral Held Tuesday for Anna E. RADKE
Milberger - Funeral services for Anna Elizabeth RADKE, 85, were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the American Lutheran Church at Milberger with Rev. Emil Kuehn officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mrs. Radke, a life-long resident of the Milberger community, died Saturday at the Hoisington Hospital after an illness of five weeks. Her husband, Edward, died in January. Survivors are a son, Herman of Milberger; a daughter, Mrs. Theo G. NUSS, Hoisington; a sister, Mrs. Reinhard BORGER, Ness City; three grandchildren and five great grandchildren. The Burgat Funeral Home of Hoisington was in charge of arrangements."
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RADKE
Arthur RADKE

Arthur Radke, son of John and Millusine (Boger) Radke, was born April 28, 1902 in Barton County Kansas. He departed this life on July 19, 1973 at the St. Anthony Hospital, Hays, Kansas at the age of 71 years, 2 months, and 21 days. Arthur grew to manhood in the Galatia-Milberger area and received his basic education in the rural school of that area. On June 14, 1925, he was united in marriage to Katie JOHANNES at Milberger, Kansas and this union was blessed with five sons; Ralph, Clayton, Harry, Tom and Larry, and one daughter, Helen. They lived in the Milberger area and in 1939 moved to the present farm home. Arthur's entire life was occupied by the many activities of a farmer-stockman.

He was a member of the United Emanuel Lutheran Church at Milberger where he continued his life in the Lutheran faith, a life begun with his baptism and later confirmation as a young boy. He was preceded in death by his parents. Those who survive to mourn his passing include his wife, Katie, of the home, his six children, Ralph of Indianapolis, Indiana; Mrs. Al (Helen) NUSS of Worland, Wyoming; Clayton of Hutchinson; Harry of Olathe; Tom of Wichita and Larry of Shawnee; also 4 brothers: Paul of Hoisington; Otto of Great Bend; Tobias and Marcus, both of rural Russell; two sisters: Mrs. Solomon (Bertha) WEGELE of rural Russell and Mrs. Cletus (Milda) ECKHOFF of Wichita; and 11 grandchildren, several other relatives and a host of friends.

(Back of Card)
Date of Birth: April 28, 1902
Date of Death: July 19, 1973
Place and Time of Service: United Emanuel Lutheran Church, Milberger, Kan., Saturday, July 21, 1973 - 2:30 p.m.
Clergyman: Rev. Robert Krier - Music: "How Great Thou Art" (Congregation) - Organist: Mrs. Rudolph Funk - Singers: Wayne Funk, James Funk, John Karst, Hubert Karst
Casket Bearers Harvey Radke, Hubert Radke, Harlan Radke, Vernon Radke, Carl Radke, Dennis Radke.
Interment: Milberger Cemetery, Milberger, Kan.
Service Arrangements: Pohlman's Mortuary, Russell, Kansas."
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RADKE, CLAYTON A. (Obituary) "Clayton A. Radke Dies in Hutchinson Hospital Hutchinson - Clayton A. Radke, 40, died Wednesday night (December 1973) at the South Hospital in Hutchinson. Born May 16, 1933, in Russell County, he had made his home in Hutchinson since 1958. He married Mary Catherine Ochs, who survives, on Nov. 30, 1958, at Great Bend. He was a purchasing agent for the D. C. Potter Co. in Hutchinson. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Hutchinson and a Korean War veteran. Other survivors include a son, Curtis Allen, of the home; his mother, Mrs. Katie Radke, Russell; four brothers, Ralph, Indianapolis; Harry, Olathe, Tom, Wichita, and R. Larry, Shawnee Mission; one sister, Mrs. Helen Nuss, Morland, Wyo. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday from the church with Rev. Eugene Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Memorial Park cemetery. Memorials are suggested to either the church or the Muscular Dystrophy foundation. Friends may call Johnson and sons Funeral Home from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. Friday."
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RADKE, ESTHER RUTH – nee Nuss, Esther Ruth, wife of Otto Radke (Funeral Card) "In Memory of Esther Ruth Radke Born Janury 5, 1911, Barton County Kansas Passed Away June 19, 1979, Great Bend, Kansas Funeral Services Held at – St. Mark Lutheran Church, Great Bend, Kansas, July 2, 1979, 2:00 p.m. Minister Officiating Pastor Eugene Tollefson Honorary Casket bearers John Radke, James Sutton, Bill Radke, Earl Leadford Casket Bearers Vernon Radke, Karl Radke, Tom Radke, Albert Karst, David Wilson, David Ballard Music "Oh Master Let Me Walk With Thee" "Keep in Mind that Jesus Christ has Died for Us" Mrs. Bill Powers, vocalist Mrs. Robert Whittaker, Organist Interment Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas Note: There is a handwritten note on the card that reads, "She was Mrs. Otto Radke. Her maiden name was Nuss. She had two daughters, married."
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RADKE, EUGENIE THERESA "AGNES", nee Dumler, Agnes, wife of Herman Radke (Funeral Card) In Remembrance of Eugenie Theresa (Agnes) Radke October 28, 1906 Russell Co., Ks. November 22, 1981 Hoisington, Kansas Services: Wednesday, November 25, 1981, United Emanuel Lutheran Church, Milberger, Kansas, 11:00 am Clergyman: Pastor Robert S. Kreier Music: Mrs. Rudy Funk, Organist Quartet: Sam Radke, Jim Funk, Wayne Funk, Garry Batt Accompanist: Mrs. LaVern Becker Casket Bearers: Larry Dumler, Darrell Dumler, Kenneth Dumler, Mark Nuss, Marlin Dumler, Neal Nuss Interment: Milberger Cemetery Arrangements by: Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, Kansas (Back of the Card) Eugenie Theresa (Agnes) Radke Daughter of George Dumler and Emma (Wegele) was born Oct. 28, 1906 in Russell County, Kansas. She was baptized on Dec. 12, 1906 in the Lutheran faith and confirmed on April 9, 1922. On Nov. 22, 1929, Agnes was united in marriage to Herman Radke. This marriage was blessed with one son and one daughter. Agnes is survived by one son Harlan of Milberger, one daughter, Mrs. Leland (Angeline) Deutsch of Hoisington. Five brother; Paul of Lyons, Ks.; Ben, Solomon, Alvin and Victor L., all of rural Russell, Ks., one sister Mrs. Alex (Bertha) Krug of Russell. Six grandchildren; Steven, Kent, and Kathryn Deutsch; Marsha, Martin and Marlana Radke. She is preceded in death by her husband, Herman, on Sept. 29, 1974, her parents, one brother and one half brother. Devoted to her family, helpful to her neighbors, faithful to her Church, considerate and honest. She gained respect and esteem of all who knew her." (Obituary) "EUGENIE T. (AGNES) RADKE Mrs. Eugenie T. (Agnes) Radke, 75, of Rt. 2, Russell, died Sunday (22 November 1981) at the Hoisington Hospital after a long illness. She was born Oct. 28, 1906, in Russell County. A homemaker, she was a lifetime Milberger-Russell resident. She married Herman Radke Nov. 22, 1929 at Milberger. He died Sept. 29, 1974. She was a member of the United Emmanuel Lutheran Church and the ALCW, both in Milberger, and of the Hoisington Hospital Auxiliary. She is survived by a son, Harlan Radke of Milberger; a daughter, Mrs. Leland (Angie) Deutsch of Hoisington; five brothers, Paul Dumler of Lyons, and Ben Dumler, Solomon Dumler, Alvin Dumler, and Victor L. Dumler, all of Russell; a sister, Mrs. Alex (Bertha) Krug of Russell; and six grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the United Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Milberger, Pastor Robert S. Kreier officiating. Burial will be in the Milberger Cemetery. Memorials in Mrs. Radke's name have been established with the United Emanuel Lutheran Church Carpet Fund and with the Hoisington Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship Fund. Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home Hoisington, is in charge of arrangements. Friends may call there from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 10 a.m. Wednesday until the time of services at the church in Milberger." (Another Obituary) "EUGENIE T. 'AGNES' RADKE Milberger - Mrs. Eugenie T. "Agnes" Radke, 75, died Sunday, Nov. 22 at the Hoisington Hospital after a long illness. Born Eugenie Dumler Oct. 28, 1906, in Russell County, she was a lifetime resident of the Milberger and Russell communities. She married Herman Radke, Nov. 22, 1929 in Milberger. He died Sept. 29, 1974. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Radke was a member of the United Emmanuel Lutheran Church and ALCW, both of Milberger and Hoisington Hospital Auxiliary. Survivors include one son, Harlan Radke of Milberger; one daughter, Mrs. Leland (Angie) Deutsch of Hoisington; five brothers, Paul Dumler of Lyons and Ben, Solomon, Alvin and Victor L. Dumler all of Russell; one sister, Mrs. Alex (Bertha) Krug of Russell; and six grandchildren. The funeral was at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church with the Rev. Robert S. Kreier officiating. Burial was in the Milberger Cemetery. The family suggests memorials to the Hoisington Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship Fund or the church carpet fund."
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RADKE, HERMAN (Obituary) "In Remembrance of Herman Radke Born August 15, 1903 Barton County, Kansas Passed Away September 29, 1974 Services at: United Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Milberger, Kansas Wednesday, October 2, 1974 2:00 p.m. Minister: Pastor Robert S. Kreier Music: Mrs. Rudy Funk, Organist Choir and Congregation Interment: Milberger Cemetery Casket Bearers: Larry Radke, Herbert Radke, Harvey Radke, Otto Radke, Constantine Karst, Martin Morganstern In Charge of Services: Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, Kansas (on the back) HERMAN RADKE Son of Edward Radke and Anna Elizabeth Karst, born August 15, 1903 in Barton County, Kansas. He was baptized on September 13, 1903 in the Lutheran faith and was confirmed on March 24, 1918. On November 22, 1929, Herman was united in marriage to Eugenie Theresa Dumler. This marriage was blessed with one son and one daughter. Herman was engaged in the Massey-Ferguson farm equipment with his son and had been in the implement business since 1925 at Milberger. He is survived by his wife, Eugenie, one son, Harlan, of Milberger; one daughter, Mrs. Leland (Angeline) Deutsch, of Hoisington; one sister, Mrs. Theo (Martha) Nuss, of Hoisington, four grandchildren; Steven, Kent and Kathryn Deutsch and Marsha Radke. His parents preceded him in death in 1966. One sister, Lydia, preceded in death in 1956. Devoted to his family, helpful to his neighbors, faithful to his church, considerate and honest, he gained respect and esteem of all who knew him." (Obituary from the Hoisington Dispatch) "Herman Radke Dies Sunday Herman Radke died Sunday, September 29, 1974. He was the son of Edward Radke and Anna Elizabeth Karst. Born August 15, 1903 in Barton County Kansas, he was baptized on September 13, 1974 in the Lutheran faith and confirmed on March 24, 1918. November 22, 1929, Herman was united in marriage to Eugenie Teresa Dumler. This marriage was blessed with one son and one daughter. Herman was engaged in business with his son as an implement dealer for Massey- Ferguson. He had been in the implement business since 1925 at Milberger. He is survived by his widow, one son, Harlan, of Milberger; one daughter, Mrs. Leland (Angeline) Deutsch of Hoisington, a sister Mrs. Theo (Martha) Nuss, Hoisington; four grandchildren, Steven, Kent, and Kathryn Deutsch and Marsha Radke. His parents preceded him in death in 1966. One sister Lydia, preceded him in death in 1956. Funeral services were Wednesday, October 2, at 2:00 p.m. at the United Emmanuel Lutheran Church at Milberger. Pastor Robert S. Krier was in charge of services. Casket Bearers were Larry Radke, Hubert Radke, Harvey Radke, Otto Radke, Constantine Karst and Martin Morganstern. Interment was in the Milberger Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were by Nicholson and Ricke Funeral Home. Devoted to his family helpful to his neighbors, faithful to his church, considerate and honest, he gained respect and esteem to all who knew him." (Obituary from the Tribune on September 30, 1974) "HERMAN RADKE Milberger - Herman Radke, 71, died Sunday in the Hoisington Hospital after a short illness. He was born Oct. 15, 1903 in Barton County and married Eugenie Dumler on Nov. 22, 1929 in Milberger. He was owner and operator of Massie Ferguson Farm Equipment and Radke Implement in Milberger since 1925. He was a member of the United Immanuel Lutheran Church, Milberger. Survivors are the widow; one son, Harlan, Milberger; one daughter; Mrs. Leland (Angie) Deutsch, Hoisington; one sister, Mrs. Theo G. (Martha) Nuss, Hoisington; four grandchildren. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in the united Immanuel Lutheran Church of Milberger with Pastor Robert S. Kreir officiating. Burial will be in the Milberger Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Nicholson - Ricke Funeral Home of Hoisington and 10:30 a.m. until service time at the church. The family suggests memorials of the donors choice."
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RADKE, VIOLET – nee Dumler, Violet, wife of Arnold "A.G." Radke (Obituary) "VIOLET RADKE Great Bend - Violet Radke, 73, Great Bend, died Jan 13, (1985) at Central Kansas Medical Center. Born Violet Dumler, April 19, 1911, in Barton County, she had lived in Great Bend since 1955 having moved from Hoisington. She married Arnold "A.G." Radke, Dec. 9, 1937, at Great Bend. She was a homemaker. Survivors include the widower of the home; two sons, Donald, Bryan, Tex., and Douglas, Buchanan, Ga., seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral was Wednesday at Fryberger Mortuary with Rev. Ken Hathaway officiating. Burial was at Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association."
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RESNER, ROLAND (Obituary) "Roland A. Resner, son of Frederick and Christina Resner, was born Sept. 24, 1911, in a farm home in Barton County, Kan. He died Oct. 17, 1966 at the Russell City Hospital at the age of 55 years. In early infancy, he was baptized and in adolescence was confirmed in the Lutheran faith at Milberger, Kan. He was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church, Russell, at the time of his death (17 October 1966). On June 9, 1935, he married Isabel Mermis. To this marriage were born two children. Roland served as postmaster of the Susank Post Office from 1939 until 1948. At this time, he transferred to the Russell Post Office, and was employed as a rural mail carrier until his death. He became a member of the Elks Lodge when the family moved to Russell. Throughout his life, he was blessed with good health and a happy life. All those who knew him will hold him in everlasting love, esteem and respect. Any lengthy eulogy is unnecessary because those near and dear to him will always treasure the memories of his many sacrifices to provide for and protect his family. Survivors include the widow, Isabel; a son, Darrell Resner, of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Gary (Karen Kay) New, Russell; two brothers, Edmund Resner, Russell, and Rudolph Resner, Carthage, Mo., a sister, Mrs. Hilda Williamson, Vernon, Texas; and a grandchild. His parents and a brother, Paul, preceded him in death. A family service was held at Pohlman's Memorial Chapel at 2 p.m., Oct. 19, followed by a funeral service in St. John Lutheran Church, with Rev. R. G. Sedo officiating. A quartet, Emil Niedenthal, J. E. Morgenstern, E. H. Sewell, and F. Bernhardt Deines, provided the music, accompanied by Mrs. Howard Vladar, organist. Pallbearers were Elvin Brickley, Richard Dumler, Donald Kuehn, Jerry Carle, Lyle Machin and Kenneth Dumler. Honary pallbearers were Emanuel Mermis, Cletus Mermis, Robert Resner, Melvin Mermis, Earl Dean Resner and Clinton Resner. Burial was in Russell Cemetery, with Pohlman's Russell Mortuary in charge of arrangements."
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RICE
Charles Burel RICE -- Great Bend Tribune -- no date
Charles Burel RICE, 61, 2111 Madison, died about noon Monday while at work as a carpenter on the Parrish hotel. He had been a resident of Great Bend for 13 years and was a member of the Christian church and Odd Fellows Lodge. Survivors include the widow, Freida, two sons, Burel RICE, Jr. of Dodge City, and Robert RICE, Great Bend, and two daughters, Mrs. Chester (Odessa) KLINE, La Crosse and Mrs. Raymond (Betty) SCHMIDT, Grigston; a brother, John RICE, Latham, and a sister, Mrs. Nettie SEXTON, Edmond, and nine grandchildren. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by the Cook and Weber funeral home.
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RICE
Donald B. RICE --The Hoisington Dispatch -- January 28, 1960
Services Held Saturday For Donald B. Rice, Well Known Druggist

A large delegation of businessmen, lodge members and friends attended funeral services for Donald B. RICE Saturday afternoon at the Methodist Church. The well known local druggist passed away at the Hoisington Lutheran Hospital on January 21. Donald B. RICE was born March 20, 1911, at Quinter, Kansas, to Franklin and Anna RICE. He was preceeded in death by his parents and a younger brother, David, who died in early childhood.

Mr. Rice is survived by his wife and son; one brother, George RICE, of Colorado Springs, Colo.; three sisters, Mrs. R. R. (Shirley) GRAHAM, of Hoisington, Mrs. Oscar (Helen) BABCOCK of Colorado Springs, Mrs. Harold (Lucille) HUBBS of Salina; and eight nieces and nephews.

Don came to Hoisington with his family in 1923, and graduated from Hoisington High School in 1929. He attended the School of Pharmacy in Wichita. On September 5, 1932, he married Leona Mae TAPP. To this union was born one son, Larry Lee, now a student at Kansas University.

Don was a member of Hoisington Lodge No. 331, A.F. & A.M., the Knights Templar at Hutchinson and the Order of the Eastern Star. He was a charter member of the Hoisington Kiwanis Club, the Kansas Pharmaceutical Association and secretary of the Barton County Druggists Association. During the past year he served as a steward on the official board of the Hoisington Methodist Church of which he was a member.

Rev. Maruice Gordon conducted the service at the Methodist Church with Vernon Evers, soloist, and Mrs. Harold Marcotte, organist. Bearers included Ernest Jones, Joe Cochrane, Dr. Robert Moore, Elmer Tindall, Oliver M. Sears and Melvin Johnson. Masonic services were conducted at the graveside in Golden Belt Memorial Park.

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RICE
Larry L. RICE --The Hoisington Dispatch? -- [date unknown]
Larry L. Rice

ELGIN, Ill -- Larry L. RICE, 60, died July 30, 1997, at St. Joseph Hospital, Elgin.

He was born July 12, 1937, at Salina, the son of Donald B. and Mae TRIPP RICE. He was a 1955 graduate of St. John's Military School, Salina, and received his master's degree from the University of Kansas Department of Public Administration. An Elgin resident since 1989, coming from Lakewood, Colo., he was the city manager at Elgin, retiring Aug. 26, 1993, had served as assistant city manager at Wala Wala, Wash., was city manager of Albany, Ore., Highland Park, Ill., and Lakewood, Colo., and was a governmental reform consultant who worked with local government in Romania, Poland, Ukraine and Swaziland.

He belonged to Hebron United Methodist Church, Hebron, Ill., was a 38-year member of Hoisington Masonic Lodge, a past member of Rotary International, was a Jaycees recipient of the Jaycees' Distinguished Service Award, a life member of the International City Management Association, and was a two-term member of the Board of Directors of the KU City Management Program. On June 11, 1961, he married Mabel L. REXROAT at Hoisington. She survives.

Other survivors include: a son, Kevin, Des Moines, Iowa; a daughter, Donna WAGGENER, Columbus, Ohio; and mother, Hoisington. He was preceeded in death by his father.

Funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at First Methodist Church, Hoisington, with the Rev. Joseph Coachman presiding. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and the family will receive friends from 6:30 to 9 p.m. today, both at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington. Burial will be in Hoisington Cemetery.

Memorials may be sent to St. John's Military School, Salina, or to the Stene Bequest Scholarship, University of Kansas Department of Public Administration, all in care of the funeral home.

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ROBINSON
Mrs. C. ROBINSON -- Hoisington Dispatch -- Thursday, Jan. 30, 1890
Died... at the home of her son, R. M. FRENCH, in Hoisington, on Wednesday morning, January 29, Mrs. C. ROBINSON, in the 68th year of her age. Deceased had a stroke of paralysis about two weeks ago which was the prime cause of her death. The funeral services were held in the M.E. Church to-day. Rev. PITKIN delivering the sermon. The remains were interred in the Hoisington cemetery.

ROGERS
W. H. ROGERS, 89, Pioneer Resident, Dies-Great Bend Tribune-January, 1953
W. H. ROGERS, 89, one of the pioneer residents of Barton County, died yesterday at the Nulf Convalescent home in Larned, where he had been a patient for a year and a half. ROGERS was born in Rockland, Mich., and came to Kansas with his parents in 1875. They settled north of Heizer and ROGERS lived there until he grew to manhood. After his marriage to Sarah Jane WILLIAMS in 1886, he lived in Denver for two years, but moved back to Barton count in 1888 and settled on a farm file miles southeast of Great Bend, remaining there until he entered the convalescent home in July of last year. He served for 30 years on the school board of the district where his farm is located. Funeral services are to be held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. in Cook and Weber funeral chapel with the Rev. R. P. Crawford officiating. Burial will be in the Great Bend cemetery. In addition to his widow, Rogers is survived by two sons, Dr. H. E. ROGERS of Madeira, Calif., and W. A. ROGERS, rt. 3; two daughters, Mrs. Stella MOORE and Mrs. Irene GOODWIN, both of Great Bend: five grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Two other daughters died earlier.
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ROGERS
Mrs. W. H. ROGERS -- Great Bend Tribune -- October 21, 1954
Mrs. W. H. ROGERS, 86, rt. 3 died at 6 a.m. Friday in Larned where she had been a patient at the Nulf Convalescent home for about three years. She was born in Helstone, England, Aug. 4, 1867 and moved to Great Bend in 1869. Funeral services will be held Monday, Aug. 23 at 10 a.m. at the Cook and Weber funeral home with the Rev. R. P. Crawford in charge. Burial will be at the Great Bend cemetery. Her husband, W. H. ROGERS, died in 1952. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Frank MOORE and Mrs. Tom GOODWIN, Great Bend; two sons, W. A. ROGERS, Great Bend; Dr. H. E. ROGERS, Madeira, Calif.; five grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
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RUBE, KATHARINA E. – (no maiden name or husband available) (Funeral Card) "In Memory of Katharina E. Rube Born September 19, 1884 Passed Away January 7, 1945 Services held from: Lutheran Church, Milberger, Kansas, January 9, 1945 Clergyman: Rev. E. H. L. Frese Final Resting Place: Hoisington Cemetery Casket Bearers: Fred Maier, Jacob Maier, Emanuel Becker, Peter Eichman, August Strecker, Reinhardt Steinert Services in Charge of Childs Funeral Home"
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RUBE, PHILLIP (Obituary) Hoisington – Phillip Rube, 82, died March 8, (1985), in Lobway, Russia, He had been a resident of Hoisington for 32 years having moved from Russell County. He married Margaret Templing, May 18, 1924, in Susank. He was a retired farmer. Rube was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church in Hoisington. Survivors include his wife of the home; one son Leroy of Hoisington; one daughter Mrs. Ervin (Leona) Niedens, of Russell; and five sisters, Natalie Koch, of Ellinwood, Emma White of Rocky Ford, Colo., Clara Yakel of Shawnee Mission, Olinda Strecker of Russell, and Katherine Kuhnhardt of Pueblo, Colo. Prayer service will be at 8 p.m. Sunday at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church with the Rev. Garry Dassow officiating. Burial will be at Hoisington Cemetery, Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the funeral home, and from 9 a.m. until service time Monday at the church. Memorials are suggested to the church organ fund."
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SAUSEN, MOLLIE A. – (nee ??) wife of Simon Sausen (Obituary) "Hoisington – Mollie a. Sausen, 83, died Saturday (15 May 1982) at her home in Wichita. Born June 29, 1898, in Vienna, Austria, she was a resident of the Hoisington and Great Bend communities for many years, moving to Wichita in 1960. She married Simon Sausen, June 1, 1920, in Ellinwood. He died in 1930. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Sausen was a member of the Holy Savior Catholic Church in Wichita and was a charter member of the Daughters of Isabella of the St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend. Survivors include two daughters, Esther Sausen of Wichita and Mrs. Inez Wallace of Pulski, Va., two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Jackson of Osawatomie and Sister Casilda Sausen, of Wichita; and one granddaughter. Parish rosary will be at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, followed by a Daughters of Isabella rosary, both at the Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Hoisington with the Rev. James E. Baker officiating. Burial will be in the St. John Catholic Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the church in Hoisington. Friends may call 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 a.m. until service time Wednesday at the funeral home."
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SCHAFER, MARY ELIZABETH – nee Brack, Mary Elizabeth, wife of Jacob B. Schafer (Funeral Card) "Mary Elizabeth Schafer, daughter of Henry and Mary (Ochs) Brack, was born May 30, 1885 in Barton County, Kansas. She passed away suddenly on August 29, 1969 at the age of 84 years, 2 months, and 29 days. Mary was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith as a child in the Otis, Kansas Lutheran Church. On June 20, 1907 she was united in marriage to Jacob B. Schafer at LaCrosse, Kansas. This union was blessed with two sons Arlo Alexander and Elmer, and 7 daughters, Irene, Nima, Alvina, Isabell, Rachel, Florence, and LaFern. The family spent most of their life farming in Barton ounty around Otis, Kansas. Mary's lifetime was lived with concern for her family, and the pride she had being a homemaker was apparent to all. In 1948 they moved to Russell, Kansas to make their home. St. John Lutheran Church of Russell, Kansas was the family church affiliation after they moved to town. Mrs. Schafer was preceded in death by one infant son, Arlo Alexander, and one daughter, Mrs. Ben Ummel, and on August 3 of this year her other son Elmer preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband, Jacob of the home, and her six daughters, Mrs. Sig (Irene) Morgenstern and Mrs. Reinhold (Alvina) Wegele, both of Russell; Mrs. Conrad (Nima) Krom and Mrs. Walter (Florence) Stieben, both of Great Bend; Mrs. Ray (Isabell) Huschka of Ellinwood and Mrs. Norman (LaFern) Sharkey of Hutchinson. Also 19 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren." (on the back of the card) Date of Birth: May 30, 1885 Date of Death: August 29, 1969 Place and Time of Service: St. John Lutheran Church, Tuesday, September 2, 1969 at 10 a.m. preceded by a family service at Pohlman's Memorial Chapel at 9:30 a.m. Clergyman: Rev. R. G. Sedo Music by the Congregation: "Jesus Still Lead On" and "Oh, Take My Hand Dear Father". Organist: Mrs. Howard Vladar Casket Bearers: Melvin Krom, Elmer Schafer, Wayne Karst, Alvin Webster, Thomas Jasper, LaVern Brack Alternate: Steve Huschka Interment: Russell City Cemetery, Russell, Kansas Arrangements: Pohlman's Russell Mortuary, Russell, Kansas" (Obituary) "Mrs. Jacob B. Schafer, dies in Russell Hospital Mrs. Jacob B. (Mary Elizabeth) Schafer, 84, 904 E. 5th St., died Friday afternoon at Russell City Hospital. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. John Lutheran Church, preceded by a 9:30 a.m. family service at Pohlman's Memorial Chapel. Rev. R. G. Sedo will officiate. Burial will be in the Russell Cemetery. She was born May 30, 1885. On June 20, 1907, she married Jacob Schafer at LaCrosse. They moved from a farm in Barton County in 1948 to Russell. Preceding her in death were a son as an infant, and a son, Elmer, on Aug. 3 of this year. Survivors include the widower; six daughters, Mrs. Sig (Irene) Morgenstern, Russell; Mrs. Conrad (Nima) Krom, Great Bend; Mrs. Reinhold (Alvina) Wegele, Russell; Mrs. Ray (Isabell) Huschka, Ellinwood; Mrs. Walter (Florence) Stieben, Great Bend; and Mrs. Norman (LaFern) Sharkey, Hutchinson; 19 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, and 4 great great grandchildren."
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SCHNEIDER
Ida (BITTER) NIEDENS SCHNEIDER, wife of Fred F. Niedens, then Peter A. Schneider

"Hoisington - Ida Schneider, 78, died July 5 (1982) at the Hoisington Hospital after a sudden illness. Born Ida Bitter, April 19,1904, in Barton County, she was a lifetime resident of the Hoisington area. She married Fred F. Niedens, who preceded her in death Feb. 14, 1961. She married Peter A. Schneider, Jan. 9, 1971, in Hoisington. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Schneider was a member of the Concordia Lutheran Church, Lutheran Women's Missionary League and Lutheran Women's Quilting Bee, all of Hoisington.

Survivors include the widower; two brothers, Herb and Ted Bitter, both of Hoisington; and three sisters, Mrs. Pauline Wegele, Otis, and Mrs. Bertha Niedens and Mrs. Millie Deutsch, both of Hoisington.

The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church with Rev. Garry Dassow officiating. Burial will be in the Hoisington Cemetery. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington and from 9 a.m. until service time Thursday at the church."

(Notice of Funeral):

"Hoisington - Mrs. Ida Schneider, 78, 472 W. 8th St., Hoisington, died Monday, July 5, at the Hoisington Hospital after a sudden illness.

She was born April 19, 1904, in Barton County to Henry Bitter, Jr., and Mrs. Geringer Bitter. She was a homemaker and lifetime resident of the area. She first married Fred F. Niedens, who died Feb. 14, 1961. Then she married Peter A. Schneider on Jan. 9, 1971, who survives in Hoisington.

Other survivors are two brothers, Herb and Ted Bitter of Hoisington; three sisters, Mrs. Pauline Wegele, Otis; and Mrs. Bertha Niedens and Mrs. Millie Deutsch, both of Hoisington.

Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. today at Concordia Lutheran Church, Hoisington, Pastor Garry Dassow officiating, with burial in Hoisington Cemetery. A memorial has been established to Concordia Lutheran Church, of which she was a member. She was also a member of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League and the Lutheran Women's Quilting Bee. Arrangements were by Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home."

(Funeral Card):
"In Remembrance of Ida Schneider
born: April 19, 1904 Barton County, Kansas -- died: July 5, 1982 Hoisington, Kansas
Services: Thursday, July 8, 1982, Concordia Lutheran Church, Hoisington, Kansas 10:30 a.m.
Clergyman: Pastor Garry Dassow -- Music: Elmer Bitter, Organist -- Glen Ray Bitter, Soloist -- Church Choir
Casket Bearers: Bob Tucker, Robert Deutsch, Albert Wegele, Leonard Wegele, Albert Niedens, Kenneth Miller, Clarence Bitter, Emanuel Mai
Interment: Hoisington Cemetery -- Arrangements by: Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, Kansas"
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SCHNEIDER, ISABELL - Niedens, Isabell, wife of Alvin H. Schneider (Obituary) "Isabell Schneider Mrs. Alvin (Isabell) Schneider, 68, died Saturday (4 April 1981) at the Hoisington Lutheran Hospital. Born Dec. 27, 1912 in Barton County, she married Alvin H. Schneider, June 5, 1932. She was a homemaker and lifetime resident of the Hoisington community. She was a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, the Lutheran Church Women, and the Hoisington Hospital Auxiliary, all of Hoisington. Survivors include the widower; a daughter, Mrs. Jerry (Geralyn) Pfannenstiel, Hoisington; two brothers, Ervin Niedens, Russell, and L.D. Niedens, Ellinwood; three sisters, Mrs. Alvina Dietz, Great Bend, Mrs. Paul (Helen) Dumler, Lyons, and Mrs. Rubin (Clista) Funk, Bison; and two grandchildren. The funeral was Monday at the church with Rev. Art Anderson officiating. Burial was in the Hoisington cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the church or the ambulance fund. Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements."
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SCHNEWEIS
SCHNEWEIS, Edd J.
Odin - Funeral services were held June 16 in Holy Family Church for Edd J. SCHNEWEIS, 74 who died June 13 (1987). Father J. J. Dreher officiated. Survivors include three sons, Leon, Larry and Jim; and four daughters, Rose Mary NEUWIRTH, Ellen Jane CARLSTEAD; Laurie SWALLEY, and Marie FISHER; a brother, August, and three sisters, Teresa FISHER, Sister Salesia, O.P., and Frances KIRMER. (Edd Schneweis was born August 29, 1912)
Submitted by Nancy Williams Schremmer - NSSCHRE@aol.com

SCHNEWEIS
SCHNEWEIS, Joseph L.
Hoisington - Joseph l. SCHNEWEIS, 79 died Thursday at Hoisington Hospital. Born July 6, 1900 at Odin, he married Lena HOFFMAN July 12, 1921 at Odin. She died Jan 3, 1963. He was a retired stockman and farmer. He was a member of St. John Evangelist Catholic Church, Hoisington.

Survivors are one son, Richard of Hoisington; two daughters, Mrs. Evangeline STICKNEY and Mrs. Magdalen SCHAUF, both of Hoisington, two brothers, August and Edward, both of Claflin, four sisters, Mrs. Mary PESCHKA, Sister M. Salesia, and Mrs. Teresa FISCHER all of Great Bend, Mrs. Frances KIRMER of Spearville; and four grandchildren.

Parish rosary will be Friday at 8 pm followed by a Knights of Columbus Rosary at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington. Funeral will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at the church with the Rev. Gerald Hammeke officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph cemetery at Beaver. The family suggests memorials to the American Cancer Society.

Submitted by Nancy Williams Schremmer - NSSchre@aol.com

SCHREMMER
Lawrence SCHREMMER
Great Bend Tribune, Great Bend, Barton Co., KS, Monday, Jan. 20, 1986, Page 3 Column 2
Beaver - Lawrence "Larry" SCHREMMER, 61, died Jan. 18 at Hoisington Lutheran Hospital in Hoisington after a long illness. Born April 12, 1924, in Beaver, he had been a lifetime resident of Beaver. He married Leonetta POLZIN May 2, 1946, at Beaver. He was owner and operator of Larry's Recreation in Beaver. SCHREMMER was a member of St. Josepoh Catholic Church of Beaver. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife of the home; four sons, Cletus of Pittsburg, KS, Don of Hoisington, and Harold and Raymond, both of Bartlesville, OK; three brothers, August R. and Anton, both of Hoisington, and Edward of Hays' two sisters, Isabel Jacobs and Dorothy POLZIN, both of Hoisington; and eight grandchildren. Parish rosary will be at 7:30 tonight at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Catherine's Catholic Church in Dubuque with the Rev. Jacob Dreher officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Beaver. Memorials are suggested to the St. Joseph Cemetery Fund.
Submitted by Nancy Schremmer, NSSCHRE@aol.com

SCHULZ
Herman SCHULZ -- Great Bend Tribune -- March 2 ,1954
Herman SCHULZ, 93, an early settler in the Seward community and father of Ray S. (JIGGS) SCHULZ, prominent Great Bend attorney, died Tuesday night at the Nulf Convalescent home in Larned where he had been a patient for four months. SCHULZ came to Kansas in 1885 from Homestead, PA., and settled on a farm in the Seward community. He and his wife celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1937. Mrs. SCHULZ died that same year. Schulz retired from his farm in 1923, but continued to be very active until July of last year. He is survived by four daughters, six sons, two brothers, one sister, 23 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren. The sons in addition to Ray are Dr. Robert SCHULZ, Greensburg, Kan., Fred, Seward, Dr. HERMAN, Coldwater, Kan., Delbert and Howard, both of Van Nuys, Calif. The daughters are Mrs. Don (Ella) ROSE, and Mrs. Emma HOLLINGSWORTH, both of Seward; Mrs. Amelia DAVIS, Paramount, Calif; and Mrs. Bill (Elizabeth) CHADD, Greensburg, William SCHULZ, Olympia, Wash. and George SCHULZ, Riverside, Calif. Are the brothers, and Mrs. Mollie SCHOPP, Wenatchee, Wash. is the sister. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by the Bryant-Fryberger mortuary.
Donated by Lanette Yakel - email: jeffnbobo@earthlink.net

SCHWARTZ
Mrs. Herman SCHWARTZ -- Great Bend Tribune -- no date
Mrs Corda Pearl SCHWARTZ, 61, died at her home here early Tuesday morning. She was born in Amerita, Okla. January 5, 1896, but had lived in the Great Bend vicinity most of her life, first on a farm and then in town. Survivors include her husband, Herman; two sons, Eston and Harold, both of Great Bend; a daughter, Mrs. Paul BLANKENSHIP, Heizer, her mother, Mrs. Flora WILMOTH, Enid, Okla; and eight grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Cook and Weber funeral home with Rev. Eugene Kenney officiating. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery.
Donated by Lanette Yakel - email: jeffnbobo@earthlink.net

SCHWARTZKOPF, SAMUEL (Obituary) "Samuel Schwartzkopf, 73, died at Osawatome, Kansas, Thursday, August 11, 1966. He was formerly of Hoisington. Funeral services will be at the Ness City Funeral Home on Monday, August 14, at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be in the Utica Cemetery. Survivors include: his wife, Ruth; three daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Splitter of Liberal, Mo.; Mrs. Josephine Bauer of Arnold, Kansas; and Wilma Herman of Pittsburgh, Kansas, four sisters; Mrs. Katherine Deines, and Mrs. John Kindsvater both of Ness City, Kansas; Mrs. William Popp of Hoisington; and Mrs. Pete Karst of Russell, Kansas. Also two brothers, William of Ness City, and Ben of Ransom, Kansas."
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SHEA, ORVILLE ERVIN "TIM" (Obituary) "Orville Ervin "Tim" Shea, 80, 1101 Kansas, died Thursday (12 Mar. 1981) morning at Central Kansas Medical Center. Born Sept. 20, 1900, in Larned, he was a resident of Great Bend since 1970, moving here from Larned. He was a retired carpenter and farmer. Shea was a member of the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Eagles Lodge, American Legion of VFW. Survivors include one brother, John W. Shea, of Buena Park, Calif. and two sisters, Mrs. Opal Kern of Great Bend and Mrs. Elmer (Agnes) Brack of Denver, Colo. Rosary will be at 8 p.m. Friday at the Brantley-Bryant Funeral Home. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church with the Rev. William A. Vogel and the Rev. Eugene Sloan officiating. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery. Friends may call after 5 p.m. Thursday until service time at the funeral home."
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SHRIWISE, CHRISTINA – nee, Schwindt, Christina Special Article about her life. "Frasier Meadows Manor Resident Came To U.S. From Russia As A Child 'America has been good to me', says Mrs. Christina Shriwise, resident of Frasier Meadows Manor. She came to this country from Russia with her parents when she was a child. Her exprience in this country are similar to many another immigrant who has found in America an opportunity to acquire the good things of life through hard work and thrifty management. Mrs. Shriwise, who has been a widow since 1934, has had the opportunity in recent years to endow two universities in Kansas, the state where she has spent most of her life. A member of the Methodist Church at Hoisington, Kansas, for many years, Mrs. Shriwise became interested in the universities of that denomination in the state and has provided annuities for Southwestern University at Winfield, and Kansas Wesleyan University at Salina. At Southwestern, a dormitory is named for her. After the death of her husband, Mrs. Shriwise remained on their 160 acre farm in the outskirts of Hoisington. Through the years she has been able to acquire additional lands and property. At one time she owned more than 2,000 acres about half of it near Cheyenne Wells, Colorado. Pioneer Days Rugged 'Life was rugged in those early days when we lived in a half dugout on a farm near Bison, Kansas,' Mrs. Shriwise relates. Her father, Conrad Schwindt, who spent five years in the Russian army, brought his wife and family of five children to American in 1866. They came from their home near Saratov, on the Volga River, to Bison on money sent by his father, who had come to this country a few years previously. During the first few years, the Schwindts had the double burden of paying back the loan and ekeing out an existence from a rented farm. When the Schwindts arrived in Kansas, they found that the railroad ended at Great Bend. it was necessary to make the rest of the trip to Bison by stagecoach. Four years after they arrived in this country, Mr. Schwindt died and the mother and older brothers had to carry on the farming operations. There were now seven in the family. As soon as Christina and her sisters were old enough they went to work as maids in homes. The highest wage that they earned was $2.50 a week, board and room. Christina was 19 when her mother died. It was in 1906 that she went to Hoisington to work. There she met her husband, John Shriwise, who was farming his parents' place. They were married in 1908. Husband-Wife Partners During the years together on the farm, they were partners, 50-50, Christina, with her cows, hogs and geese maintained the home. She provided the groceries, all their clothes and, in addition, banked some money each month. Her husband was farming a total of 300 acres of land. Mrs. Shriwise is interested in farm organization and is a member of the Association of Country Women of the World. She attended conventions of the organization at Amsterdam in 1945 and in Copenhagen in 1951. She has travelled in much of Europe and has ben in Hawaii, Bermuda, Key West and Cuba. She has visited every state in the U.S. At the Manor, Mrs. Shriwise has a garden plot. She drives her own car and enjoys taking trips around the area. A sports enthusiast, she watches many of the games on T.V. She is a member of First Methodist Church." (Obituary from the December 10, 1973 issue of the Russell Record) "CHRISTINA SHRIWISE (Died on 30 November 1973) Mrs. Christina Shriwise was born in 1885 in Norga, Russia. In 1886 she came to the Great Bend area. Her parents moved to the Bison area the same year. She lived in the Bison area until she was 21 years of age, when she went to Hoisington and worked for the father and grandfather of Beth (Southwick) Borger. While working here she met and married John Shriwise of Hoisington in 1908. They had a farm on the north edge of town where they did general farming and Mrs. Shriwise milked cows and raised chickens besides helping with all other farm work. She sold milk and some eggs to the old Hoisington Hospital until 1938. This income helped to supplement the farm income during reverses on the farm. Mr. Shriwise died in 1934. They had no children, but Mrs. Shriwise was an influential person in many people's lives and particularly in the lives of many of the 24 nieces and nephews living from Michigan to Washington State and from Montana to Texas. She was active in farm organizations her entire life. The highlight was being a delegate from Kansas to the international convention of the Associated Country Women of the World held in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 1950. She was active in the local and other Methodist churches where she was an inspiration to many young people when she taught Sunday School for many years. Later in life she contributed substantially to a number of Methodist colleges in Kansas. She retired from active life in 1961 and moved to Frazer Meadows Manor, a senior citizens' home in Boulder, Colo., where she lived and did extensive traveling. In June of 1973 she returned to Kansas and the Methodist home in Newton. Since that time she spent most of the time visiting friends and relatives until she entered the hospital in Hoisington, and died Nov. 30." (Obituary) "CHRISTINA SHRIWISE Mrs. Christina Shriwise was born in 1885 in Norga, Russia. In 1886 she came to the Great Bend area. Her parents moved to the Bison area the same year. She lived in the Bison area until she was 21 years of age, when she went to Hoisington and worked for the father and grandfather of Beth (Southwick) Borger. While working here she met and married John Shriwise of Hoisington in 1908. They had a farm on the north edge of town where they did general farming and Mrs. Shriwise milked cows and raised chickens besides helping with all other farm work. She sold milk and some eggs to the old Hoisington Hospital until 1938. This income helped to supplement the farm income during reverses on the farm. Mr. Shriwise died in 1934. They had no children, but Mrs. Shriwise was an influential person in many people's lives and particularly in the lives of many of the 24 nieces and nephews living from Michigan to Washington State and from Montana to Texas. She was active in farm organizations her entire life. The highlight was being a delegate from Kansas to the international convention of the Associated Country Women of the World held in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 1950. She was active in the local and other Methodist churches where she was an inspiration to many young people when she taught Sunday School for many years. Later in life she contributed substantially to a number of Methodist colleges in Kansas. She retired from active life in 1961 and moved to Frazer Meadows Manor, a senior citizens' home in Boulder, Colo., where she lived and did extensive traveling. In June of 1973 she returned to Kansas and the Methodist home in Newton. Since that time she spent most of the time visiting friends and relatives until she entered the hospital in Hoisington, and died Nov. 30." NOTE: In my files also is an obituary for Beth Borchers Southwick. There is a handwritten note on it by my mother-in-law, Mrs. Elma Dumler Brack, that says "Beth was Sarah Elizabeth Southwick, daughter of Jane Southwick" and "This was from the December 31, 1981 Hosington Dispatch". Since the obituary for Christina mentions this woman, I have included it – See Borchers, Beth.
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SIDDORN
Nellie Blanche SIDDORN -- Hoisington Dispatch -- Thursday, June 12, 1890
Died.... On June 11, 8 o'clock a.m., Nellie Blance SIDDORN, aged 8 years, 1 month and 28 days, daughter of Mrs. J. CROCKER. Funeral services were held at the residence Thursday morning at 10 o'clock, conducuted by Rev. PITKIN, after which the funeral cortege formed and proceeded to Great Bend Cemetery where the remains were interred. Little Blanche was sick for about four weeks previous to her death, during which time she suffered a great deal. She was of a kind, gentle disposition, loved by all who knew her.

In Memoriam

One more form has drooped and faded;
One more casket holds a prize;
Once more home has lost a treasure,
Since our little Blanchie died.

All night long we watched beside her
With most tender anxious care;
‘Till the early dawn of morning,
When angels bore our gem away.

Fold your empty arms sad parent,
Blanchie needs not their embrace;
Jesus claimed the life you nourished
For a fairer dwelling place.

Whilst her gentle form grew fairer,
Neath your tender, loving care,
Angles were weaving crowns of glory
For you darling's brow and hair.

Put away each love wrought garment,
fold her sleeping robe from sight;
Let not your lips refuse to utter
Fervently, "Thy will to-night."
--by Netta JONES--

SIMMONS
Jane SIMMONS -- Hoisington Dispatch -- Thursday, , 1889
Died at her home in Union township, Saturday, April 13th, Mrs. Jane SIMMONS. The burial was on Monday, the remains being interred in the Homestead township cemetery.

SMITH, DEAN "SMITTY" (Obituary) "Hoisington – Dean "Smitty" Smith, 35, died June 26 (1982) at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, after a sudden illness. He was born April 1, 1947, at Hays. On Jan. 15, he married Sharon Rae Boxberger at Hoisington. He was a truckdriver for Allen Drilling Company, Hoisington, and a long time Milberger Hoisington resident. An Army veteran of the Vietnam War, he was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Hoisington. His survivors are: His widow, of the home; a son, Terry, of the home; a daughter, Missy Smith, of the home; mother, Lorene, of Hoisington; two brothers, Bill, Wichita and Curtis, of Hoisington; five sisters, Nadine Wolf, Ruth Ann Smith, Kay Smith, and Claudia Smith, all of Wichita, and Linda Norman, Clovis, N.M. His funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, at the Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, with the Rev. Garry Dassow officiating. Burial will be in the Hoisington Cemetery. Friends may call until 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until service time Tuesday."
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SMITH
Ray Richard SMITH -- Great Bend Tribune -- June 19, 1954
Ray Richard SMITH, 66, died Thursday at his home following a heart attack. The family home is 1622 Main. Survivors are the widow, Emma; a stepson, Edward WEITER, now serving with the navy in Honolulu; two sisters, Mrs. Sylvia KOMAREK, 2212 Broadway and Mrs. Louise NEBILLE of Ventura, Calif. SMITH was a veteran of World War I and is a charter member of the American Legion. He was born in Ellinwood and lived in Great Bend for the past 35 years. He worked at the post office as a rural mail carrier for 26 years and has been retired the past four years. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday from the Cook and Weber funeral home with the Rev. Cecil Swindle officiating and burial in the veterans’ circle of the local cemetery.

SOHM, ANGELINE ROSE – nee Marcus, Angelene Rose, wife of Vernon C. Sohm (Obituary) "Great Bend – Mrs. Angelene Rose Sohm, 56, of Rt. 4, Great Bend, died Sunday, (16 November 1980) at the Central Kansas Medical Center here. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Fryberger Mortuary, Great Bend, the Rev. Kenneth Hathaway officiating. Burial will be in the Otis (Kan.) Methodist Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. today at the mortuary. A memorial in Mrs. Sohm's name has been established with the Golden Belt Diabetic Association in Great Bend. She was born May 8, 1924, in Hoisington. She married Vernon C. Sohm Oct. 10, 1942, at Hoisington. He died May 20, 1977. She had lived in Great Bend for a year, moving from Hoisington. A homemaker, she was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Great Bend. She is survived by four sons, Vernon Lee and Clifford Leon, both of Great Bend, Robert Dean of Colorado Springs, Colo., and John Edward of Otis; four daughters, Mrs. Betty Michaelis of Russell, Mrs. Verna Balusha of Hoisington, and Mrs. Nancy Murray and Mrs. Faith Schloemer, both of Great Bend; six brothers John Marcum of Wichita, Elroy Holman of Georgia, Herbert Marcum of Arizona, Robert Marcum of Eads, Colo., Charles Marcum of Olathe and Eugene Marcum of Osawatomie; four sisters, Mrs. Louise Lehning and Mrs. Melvin Voos, both of Hoisington, and Mrs. Kathryn Mullis of Sterling, Colo., and Mrs. Carl Page of Merriam; and 20 grandchildren."
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