Obituaries in Kansas Newspapers (arranged by city)
Everett Dean Broughton 1946-2000
MILLSAP, Texas - Everett Dean Broughton, 54, died Dec. 27 at his home in Millsap. He was born Feb. 16, 1946, at Hoisington, the son of Jack and LaDene Broughton. He was a graduate of Weatherford College and Tarleton State University. He married
Ellie Lawson Dec. 8, 1976. A resident of Millsap for 18 years, he was an electrician with Motorola. He was a U.S. Army veteran having served in the Vietnam War. Survivors include his wife; one son, John Broughton of Millsap; one daughter, Jana Broughton of Millsap; his parents of Larned; three brothers, Ron Broughton, Jack Broughton and Kevin Broughton; and three sisters, LeeAnn Casteneda, Kerri Delgado and Lisa Haines. Memorial service was Dec. 30 at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel in Weatherford, Texas. Burial was at Fairview cemetery in Parker County, Texas.
James Welch Cass Jr. 1949-2000
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. - James Welch Cass Jr., 51, died Dec. 30 at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte. He was born April 14, 1949, at Hays, the son of James Welch and Clara Stipes Cass. He was a graduate of Oakley High School and attended Colby Community College. A resident of North Platte for 10 years, coming from Gove County, he was a rancher and assisted others through counseling and rehabilitation. Cass was a member of United Methodist Church in Oakley. Survivors include two sisters, Jeanette A. Shirer of Hoisington and Mary Helen Munk of Gove. He was preceded in death by one brother, Jimmy Lee Lewellen. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Hoisington cemetery with the Rev. Wayne Flanders officiating. Friends may call from 1-8 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Wednesday at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington. Memorials are suggested to the church or Callahan Cancer Center of North Platte, both in care of the funeral home.
Constance Irene Benoit 1932-2000
Constance Irene Benoit, 68, died Dec. 31 at Clara Barton Hospital in Hoisington. She was born Aug. 20, 1932, at Leavenworth, the daughter of Eddie H. and Emma Moxter Benoit. She was a longtime resident of Great Bend. Miss Benoit was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Hoisington. Survivors include two brothers, James Edward Benoit of Larned and Robert Lee Benoit of Littleton, Colo. Mass of the Resurrection will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend with the Rev. Warren Stecklein officiating. Inurnment will be at Great Bend cemetery. Friends may call from 8-9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Great Bend Family Mortuary. Memorials are suggested to Patient Assistance Fund at Hoisington Rehabilitation Center, in care of the mortuary.
Ruth Elaine Wikoff Mohr 1913-2000
Ruth Elaine Wikoff Mohr, 87, stepped into eternal glory Dec. 31 at Heston. She was born June 25, 1913, at Lyons, the daughter of Earnest L. and Deora Mildred Cupp Wikoff. She was a graduate of Wichita High School. She married
Earl James Mohr March 13, 1943, at Great Bend. He died July 30, 1977. She was a bookkeeper for Great Bend City Engineers office for 14 years. Mrs. Mohr was a member of First Southern Baptist Church and enjoyed her family, friends and flowers. Survivors include three sons, Darrell Mohr of Hattiesburg, Miss., Terry Mohr of Nevada City, Calif., and Bradley Mohr of Lenexa; three daughters, Rhea Jeanne McFarland of Oskaloosa, Barbara Wellbrack of Garnett and Darlene Kelly of Newton; two brothers, Eldred Wikoff and Richard Wikoff, both of Mercedes, Texas; one sister, Rhea Howard of Rio Rancho, N.M.; and 15 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Jack Wikoff; and one sister, Ruby Best. The family invites friends to join in celebrating Mrs. Mohr's journey home at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Wednesday at Fryberger Mortuary in Great Bend. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until service time Wednesday at the church. Memorials are suggested to the church, in care of the mortuary.
Arthur Carl Schneider 1915-2000
PRESTON - Arthur Carl Schneider, 85, died Dec. 30 at Kiowa County Memorial Hospital in Greensburg. He was born March 27, 1915, at Albert, the son of Carl W. and Martha Tammen Schneider. He married
Marie Emma Schwertfeger Aug. 31, 1941, at Natrona. She died Dec. 21, 1993. A resident of Preston, he was a retired farmer, worked for Beechcraft in Wichita and was an assistant manager at Safeway Grocery in Pratt. Schneider was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Natrona. Survivors include one son, Mark Schneider of Preston; and two sisters, Dolores Schneider and Isabella Nuss, both of Great Bend. He was preceded in death by one adopted daughter, Gayle; and one sister, Eleanor Nuss. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church with the Rev. Michael L. Schotte officiating. Graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Comanche cemetery in Ellinwood. Memorials are suggested to the church or Lutheran Social Services, both in care of Larrison Mortuary in Pratt.
Roy Duane Sinclair 1938-2000
LAWRENCE - Roy Duane Sinclair, 62, died Dec. 29 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. He was born Aug. 23, 1938, in Hodgeman County, the son of Francis J. and Elma E. Ehrlich Sinclair. He was a 1958 graduate of Dodge City High School. He received his Chartered Life Underwriters diploma from American College in 1980. He married
Norva Crider Sept. 2, 1957, at Dodge City. A resident of Lawrence, he was an insurance agent for Farm Bureau Insurance Agency from 1959 until his retirement in 1997. Sinclair was a member of Southside Church of Christ in Lawrence. He was a deacon at Church of Christ in Great Bend and a member and past president of Barton County Community College Booster Club and Great Bend High School Booster Club. He received several annual awards, including Outstanding Agency and Top Life Agent, won numerous All Star and All American contests and was past president of Kansas Farm Bureau Agents Association. Survivors include his wife; four sons, Randy Sinclair of Olathe, Darrin Sinclair of Great Bend, Jason Sinclair of Lawrence and Jared Sinclair of Paola; one daughter, Stephanie Sayre of Lawrence; one brother, Leonard Sinclair of Hutchinson; two sisters, Bettie Burns of Hutchinson and Dorothy Ziesch of Hanston and 13 grandchildren. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Burial will be at Memorial Park cemetery in Lawrence. The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. until service time Tuesday at the mortuary. Memorials are suggested to Herald of Truth, Southside Church of Christ or Kansas University Medical Center Oncology Department, all in care of the mortuary.
Raymond C. Rodie 1918-2000
CONCORDIA - Raymond C. Rodie, 82, died Dec. 30 at Cloud County Health Center in Concordia. He was born Sept. 26, 1918, south of Schaffer, the son of Peter and Mollie Drieth Rodie. He married
Irene Ellis June 8, 1947, at Otis Lutheran Church. She preceded him in death. A resident of Concordia, he was employed by John Deere of La Crosse and La Crosse Police Department, where he retired as police chief in 1983. Rodie was a member of First Lutheran Church and a lifetime member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3147, both of La Crosse. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in World War II with the Third Army Division in Europe. He received an honorable discharge Jan. 8, 1945, and was awarded two Bronze Stars for bravery, a WW II Victory Ribbon, an EAME Theatre Ribbon, an American Theatre Ribbon, a Good Conduct Medal and a Defensive Ribbon. Survivors include two sons, Randy Rodie of Concordia and Don Rodie of Lovington, N.M.; two brothers, Norman Rodie of Russell and Walter Rodie of Colorado Springs, Colo., six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Albert; and one sister, Ida. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the church with the Rev. Maurice Schaus officiating. Burial will be at La Crosse cemetery with La Crosse Police Department presenting honors and full military rites by Fort Riley Honor Guard. Friends may call until 8 tonight at Janousek Funeral Home in La Crosse. Family will receive friends from 4-6 tonight at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Raymond C. Rodie Memorial Fund, in care of the funeral home.
Julia Ann Zamrzla 1912-2000
WILSON - Julia Ann Zamrzla, 88, died Dec. 29 at Wilson Nursing Center. She was born June 20, 1912, at Wilson, the daughter of James E. and JoHanna Driscoll Zamrzla. A lifetime resident of Wilson, she was a teacher until her retirement in 1977. Miss Zamrzla was a member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Daughters of Isabella and Altar Society, all of Wilson. She was also a member of National, State and County Teacher's Associations. Survivors include one brother, Ernest "Ike" Zamrzla of Oklahoma City, Okla.; and two sisters, Georgianna Vopat of Plainville and Margaret Soukup of Wilson. She was preceded in death by four brothersand two sisters. Parish vigil will be at 7 tonight at Foster Mortuary in Wilson. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church with the Rev. Jerome Morgan officiating. Friends may call until 8 tonight at the mortuary. Memorials are suggested to the church, in care of the mortuary.
Ollie G. Hill 1926-2000
DODGE CITY - Ollie G. Hill, 74, died Jan. 1 in Dodge City. He was born June 22, 1926, in Ainsworth, Neb., the son of Ollie G. Sr. and Ethel A. Lawson Hill. He was a graduate of Jetmore High School, Sterling College, Reisch American School of Auctioneering and the Missouri Auction School. He married
Florence Hanna Aug. 1, 1950, in Sparta, Ill. A resident of Dodge City, he was a farmer and stockman. Hill was a member, elder, trustee, head usher and Sunday school teacher of United Presbyterian Church in Jetmore. He was an associate member, usher and Stephens Minister at First United Methodist Church in Dodge City. He served on Pastor Parish Relations Committee and Circle of Hope. Survivors include his wife; and one sister, Nola Ochs of Jetmore. He was preceded in death by one sister, Lillie Hubbell. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church in Jetmore with the Rev. Dr. Michael F. Gardner officiating. Burial will be at Fairmont cemetery in Jetmore. Friends may call until 8 tonight, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday at Beckwith Funeral Home in Jetmore and from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at the church in Dodge City. Memorials are suggested to the Ollie G. Hill Jr. Scholarship Fund, in care of the funeral home in Jetmore. Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Jan. 2, 2001
Rosa Louise Tammen Hagerman 1907-2000
RUSH CENTER - Rosa Louise Tammen Hagerman, 93, died Dec. 30 at Hays Medical Center. She was born Sept. 29, 1907, in Pawnee Rock. She married
Fred Hagerman Sr. He preceded her in death. A longtime resident of Rush Center, she farmed with her husband. Mrs. Hagerman was a member of a quilting committee, La Crosse 50's Plus and the Rush Center Senior Center. Survivors include one brother, August Tammen of Pawnee Rock; and two grandsons. She was preceded in death by one son, Fred Hagerman Jr. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Hope Lutheran Church in Rush Center with the Rev. Maurice Schaus officiating. Burial will be at La Crosse cemetery. Friends may call until 8 tonight, with the family receiving friends from 6-8 tonight, both at Janousek Funeral Home in La Crosse. Memorials are suggested to the Rosa Hagerman Memorial, in care of the funeral home.
Larry D. Curtis
Larry D. Curtis of Great Bend died Jan. 1. Curtis was a member of River of Life Foursquare Church in Great Bend. Survivors include his wife, Sue, of Great Bend; two sons, Steve Curtis of Great Bend and David Curtis of Wichita; two brothers, Wendall Curtis of Great Bend and Harold Curtis of Hudson; and two grandsons. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Peggy S. Fischer. The body was cremated. There will be no funeral service. Memorials are suggested to American Cancer Society or the church, in care of Great Bend Family Mortuary and Crematory.
Harry T. Mills Jr. 1921-2001
HOISINGTON - Harry T. Mills Jr., 79, died Jan. 2 at Clara Barton Hospital in Hoisington. He was born Jan. 4, 1921, in Shamrock, Okla., the son of Harry Tracy Sr. and Sarah Elon Seaborn Mills. He married
Edna Tauscher April 18, 1948, in Ellinwood. A resident of Hoisington since 1945, he was a retired telephone maintenance worker for Missouri Pacific Railroad. Mills was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church, Veterans of Foreign Wars 7428, American Legion 286, all of Hoisington, Cowboy Sams Camping Club and Good Sam Camping Club. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Surivors include his wife of the home; one daughter, Debbie Finn of Hoisington; two brothers, M.E. Mills of Salem, Ill., and Benny Mills of Hoisington; one sister, Ruth Adams of Hoisington; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, J.D. Mills. Family rosary will be at 7 tonight and vigil service will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, both at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the church in Hoisington with the Rev. Pascal Klein officiating. Burial will be at St. John cemetery in Hoisington with military graveside rites. Friends may call until 9 tonight and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, both at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the church, Clara Barton Foundation or Hoisington Recreation Commission, all in care of the funeral home.
Glenn U. Strosnider 1921-2000
MANHATTAN - Glenn U. Strosnider, 79, died Dec. 28 at his home after an extended illness. He was born May 1, 1921, in Havensville, the son of Elymas and Anna Scott Strosnider. He was a 1939 graduate of Havensville High School. He married
Cora Rose Aspley Aug. 19, 1947, in Manhattan. She died Oct. 1, 2000. A resident of Manhattan since 1945, he was a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service in Manhattan before retiring in 1976 and worked as a school crossing guard. Strosnider was a member of the Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Manhattan, a lecturer, a member of Holy Name Society and the Postal Carriers Association. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving with the 36th division, 131st field artillery, Battery C in the European Theatre, receiving a Purple Heart. Survivors include two sons, Michael Glenn Strosnider of Salina and David Paul Strosnider of Asheville, N.C.; two daughters, Rebecca Jo Blanton of Manhattan and Terry Sloan of Dodge City; 12 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two half-brothers, Lester Strosnider and Alvin Strosnider; and one great-grandchild. Funeral was today at the church with the Rev. Lawrence Grennan officiating. Burial with full military honors was at St. Patrick's Catholic cemetery in Elbow Community, east of Manhattan. Memorials are suggested to Manhattan Catholic Schools, in care of Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home in Manhattan.
Leo Joseph Fox 1927-2001
LARNED - Leo Joseph Fox, 73, died Jan. 2 at Central Kansas Medical Center, St. Rose Campus, in Great Bend. He was born Aug. 14, 1927, in Edwards County, the son of Michael M. and Mary Ann Smith Fox. He married
Darlene Zetta Johnson Oct. 28, 1950, in Larned. A lifetime resident of Larned, he was a U.S. Postal Service maintenance employee and a farmer. Fox was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Larned and National Association of Retired Federal Employees. Survivors include his wife; one son, Justin Fox of Larned; two daughters, Sharon Fox-East of Great Bend and Debora Fox of Larned; three brothers, Eugene Fox of Great Bend, Robert Fox of Nickerson and Melvin Fox of Wilson; one grandchild; five step-grandchildren; and 11 step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Raymond Fox. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the church in Larned with the Rev. Dennis Reed officiating. Vigil service will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel in Larned. Friends may call until 8 tonight and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, both at the mortuary. Burial will be at the Larned cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society or New Covenant Church, both in care of the mortuary.
Evelyn M. Burkey 1920-2001
Evelyn M. Burkey, 80, died Jan. 1 at Via Christi Regional Medical Center, St. Francis Campus in Wichita. She was born May 31, 1920, in Pittsburgh, Penn., the daughter of Harry and Hattie Benter Miller. She married
Robert Foster Burkey Sr. April 16, 1945, in Pittsburgh, Penn. He died May 11, 1998. A resident of Great Bend for six years, coming from Pittsburgh, she was a homemaker. Mrs. Burkey was a member of Eastern Star in Pittsburgh and Presbyterian Churches in Pittsburgh and Atlanta, Ga. Survivors include two sons, Robert F. Burkey and Dr. Richard Burkey, both of Great Bend; one daughter, Barbara Ann McClosky of Atlanta; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral will be announced. Inurnment will be in Pennsylvania. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimers research, Parkinson's research or the Lupus Foundation, all in care of Great Bend Family Mortuary and Crematory.
