Obituaries in Kansas Newspapers (arranged by city)
Clarence H. Dirks
SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Clarence H. Dirks died May 24 in San Antonio. He was born in Great Bend. He attended Pawnee Rock High School and Wichita State University. He married
Ruth Dirks. She preceded him in death. He married
Lavern Dirks. A resident of San Antonio, he was a dairyman. Dirks was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. His unit received the Presidential Unit Citation Badge. Survivors include his wife of the home; one daughter, Judith Lair of Wichita; one brother, Delmer Dirks of Highlands Ranch, Colo.; one sister, Ellen Richter of Great Bend; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by one brother. The funeral has taken place and he is buried at Fort Sam Houston National cemetery in San Antonio. Memorials are suggested to the church or Lutheran Hour Ministries of St. Louis, Mo., both in care of Porter Loring North Mortuaries of San Antonio.
B. Lucille Younkin 1918-2001
HAYS - B. Lucille Younkin, 82, died June 1 at Hays Medical Center,St. Anthony Campus in Hays. She was born Aug. 23, 1918, at Bode, Iowa, the daughter of J.P. and Tia Kinseth Jensen. She married
Chester "Chet" Younkin on Aug. 28, 1942, at Wichita. He died May 14, 1991. A resident of Hays for 30 years, coming from Great Bend, she was a bank teller. Mrs. Younkin was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Hays. Survivors include two nieces, Marian Tocko of Strum, Wis., and Kathy Frondell of Phoenix, Ariz. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Maurice Hauge and Woodrow Jensen; and one sister, Nioma Smith. Memorial service will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church with the Rev. James Strasen officiating. Inurnment will be at Great Bend cemetery. There will be no visitation. Memorials are suggested to Hays Cancer Center, in care of Bryant-Christians Funeral Home in Great Bend.
Frances A. Amend 1920-2001
STERLING - Frances A. Amend, 80, died May 31 at Hutchinson Hospital in Hutchinson. She was born Sept. 11, 1920, at Sterling, the daughter of William A. and Anna B. Bieber Buxton. She was a 1939 graduate of Sterling High School and attended Sterling College. She married
W.L. "Les" Amend on Feb. 13, 1942 in San Luis Obispo, Calif. A lifelong resident of Sterling, she was a retired bookkeeper for Les Amend Chevrolet of Sterling. Mrs. Amend was a member of United Methodist Church and Wednesday Night Bridge Club, both of Sterling. Survivors include her husband of the home; one son, Richard Amend of Wichita; one daughter, Susie Unruh of Sterling; three grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the church with the Rev. James Graves officiating. Burial will be at Sterling Community cemetery. Friends may call from 2-5 p.m. today at Sillin Funeral Home in Sterling. Memorials are suggested to the church or Sterling Public Library, both in care of the funeral home.
David Roy Andrews Sr. 1960-2001
FT. MCCOY, Fla. - David Roy Andrews Sr., 41, died May 24 at Monroe Regional Medical Center. He was born in Niceville, Fla., in 1960. A resident of Ft. McCoy, coming from Great Bend 15 years ago, he was retired from Kmart as a stockman. Survivors include his wife of the home; two sons, David Andrews Jr. and Johnny Andrews, both of Ft. McCoy; his mother, Ellen Young of Loxley, Ala.; his father, John Andrews of Jacksonville, Fla.; two brothers, Rocky Andrews of Clinton, Ark., and Paul Young of Loxley; and one sister, Kelly Paul of Loxley. Roberts Bruce Chapel East of Ocala, Fla., is in charge of arrangements.
Vada C. Fick 1918-2001
CONCORDIA - Vada C. Fick, 83, died May 29 at Exempla Lutheran Hospital in Wheatridge, Colo. She was born Feb. 20, 1918, in Republic County, the daughter of Eugene and Della Tate Fick. She married
Harold R. Fick on June 11, 1939, in Concordia. He died April 14, 1990. Mrs. Fick was a member of EUB Church, now the Trinity United Methodist Church in Concordia, the United Methodist Church in Dodge City, Daughters of the American Revolution and a former member of Eastern Star. Survivors include one son, Richard Fick of Arvada, Colo.; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Ron Fick. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Chapel in Concordia with the Rev. Bill Eisele officiating. Burial will be at Pleasant Hill cemetery in Concordia. Friends may call from 8 a.m. to service time on Monday at the funeral chapel. Memorials are suggested to Alzheimer's Association, in care of the funeral chapel.
Sara Jane Smith 1940-2001
LARNED - Sara Jane Smith, 61, died June 3 at Integrated Health Services of Great Bend. She was born March 10, 1940, in Larned, the daughter of William Edward and Florence Dipman Smith. She was a 1958 graduate of Larned High School and a 1964 graduate of Dodge City Community College Nursing program. A resident of Larned, she was a licensed practical nurse. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church of Larned. Survivors include three brothers, Gary D. Smith, Doug Smith and Curtis Smith, all of Larned; and one sister, Patsy Mull of Great Bend. She was preceded in death by one brother, James E. Smith Sr.; and one sister, Ruth Marlene Hamilton. Funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the church with the Rev. John C. Drosendahl officiating. Burial will be at Larned cemetery. Friends may call until 8 tonight and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, both at Morell Funeral Home in Larned, and from 10 a.m. until service time Wednesday at the church. Memorials are suggested to the church or American Cancer Society, both in care of the funeral home.
E. Leroy Maggard 1926-2001
HOISINGTON - E. Leroy Maggard, 75, died June 2 at Clara Barton Hospital in Hoisington. He was born Feb. 21, 1926, at Quinlan, Okla., the son of William Walter and Rosa Sanders Maggard. He married
Melba Spires July 1, 1957, in Clayton, N.M. A resident of Hoisington, coming from Liberal, he was a retired farmer. Maggard was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars of Liberal. Survivors include his wife of the home; one daughter, Debbie Hatcher of Plattsmouth, Neb.; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Willie Maggard; and one sister, Vera O'Dell. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington with the Rev. Gary Clark officiating. Burial will be at Hoisington cemetery. Friends may call until 9 tonight and from 9 a.m. until service time Tuesday, all at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to American Lung Association or American Heart Association, both in care of the funeral home.
Albert J. Younger 1924-2001
HOISINGTON - Albert J. Younger, 77, died June 2 at Hoisington Rehabilitation Center in Hoisington. He was born Jan. 1, 1924, in Gorham, the son of Martin and Anna Lauber Younger. He graduated from Hoisington High School. He married
Lorraine Reif Sept. 25, 1981, in Great Bend. A resident of Hoisington, coming from Kansas City, Mo., he was a retired carpenter. Younger was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and Veterans of Foreign Wars, both of Hoisington; Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, American Legion and Carpenters Union Club, all of Kansas City, Mo.; and Elks Lodge and Eagles Lodge, both of Great Bend. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean War. Survivors include his wife of the home; one stepson, Rickey Schwein of Walterboro, S.C.; five daughters, Kathi Dorsey of Blue Springs, Mo., Barbara Weaver and Karen Dyche, both of Shawnee, Judy Younger and Peggy Flanagan, both of Kansas City, Mo.; one stepdaughter, Kim Spickard of Wichita; one brother, Jerome Younger of Emporia; three sisters, Martina Luebbers of Claflin, Mary Ann Funk of Galatia and Betty Shafer of Royce City, Texas; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Paul Younger and Leonard Younger. Vigil service will be at 6:30 tonight at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church with the Rev. Pascal Klein officiating. Burial will be at Hoisington cemetery. Friends may call until 9 tonight and from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, all at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the church or donor's choice, all in care of the funeral home.
Marie V. Hirsch 1904-2001
ELLINWOOD - Marie V. Hirsch, 97, died June 3 at Ellinwood District Hospital in Ellinwood. She was born March 31, 1904, in Ellinwood, the daughter of Henry and Louise Charlotte Mellies Hirsch. She attended Bethany College and graduated from the University of Kansas. A lifelong resident of Ellinwood, she taught music in Marysville. She was a member and organist of Immanuel United Church of Christ and member of Order of the Eastern Star, both of Ellinwood. Survivors include two nieces, Mary Jo Cunningham of Ellinwood and Kathleen Hildebrand of Hutchinson; and one greatniece. Funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the church with the Rev. Larry Young officiating. Burial will be at Lakin-Comanche District cemetery in Ellinwood. Friends may call from 5-8 tonight and from 9-11 a.m. Tuesday, all at Kimple Funeral Home in Ellinwood. Memorials are suggested to the church, in care of the funeral home.
Georgia M. Bamberger 1910-2001
JETMORE - Georgia M. Bamberger, 91, died June 2 at Via Christi Regional Medical Center, St. Francis Campus in Wichita. She was born Jan. 4, 1910, in Bells, Texas, the daughter of R.V. and Etta Hawkins Wilson. She married
Martin Bamberger Nov. 26, 1945, in Winfield. He died Feb. 10, 1998. A resident of the Jetmore area, she was a homemaker. Mrs. Bamberger was a member of the Methodist Church of Bells. Survivors include one son, Jack Bamberger of Jetmore; one brother, Guy Wilson of Dallas, Texas; two sisters, Ruby Strawn of Arlington, Texas, and Johnnie Mitchen of Fort Worth, Texas; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Ronald Bamberger; four brothers, Hubert Wilson, Hershel Wilson, Robert Wilson and Chester Wilson; and three sisters, Bertha Clark, Carrie Scroggins and Pauline Wilson. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Fairmount cemetery in Jetmore with the Rev. Mitch Reece officiating. Friends may call until 9 tonight and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, all at Beckwith Funeral Home in Jetmore. Memorials are suggested to Hanston United Methodist Church, in care of the funeral home.
Dora Kasselman Wallet 1915-2001
LARNED - Dora Kasselman Wallet, 85, died June 2 at Larned Health Care and Living Center in Larned. She was born June 30, 1915, in Barton County, the daughter of Gordon and Bessie Morris Flanders. She married
Melvin C. Kasselman March 27, 1932, in Ellinwood. He died June 26, 1980. She married
Duane Wallet March 4, 1983, in Brawley, Calif. He died Sept. 4, 2000. A lifelong resident of Larned, she was a farm wife. Mrs. Wallet was a member of Larned United Methodist Church and the Zook Extension Homemakers Unit. Survivors include three sons, Harlan Kasselman of Leavenworth, Ralph Kasselman of Ponca City, Okla., and Max Kasselman of Andale; two daughters, Ruth Steffen and Linda Parr, both of Larned; one sister, Peggy Gore of Larned; 12 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Robert Kasselman; and three brothers, Earl Flanders, Ray Flanders and Clyde Flanders. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel in Larned with the Rev. Charles Grant officiating. Burial will be at Pleasant Valley cemetery in Zook. Friends may call until 8 tonight and from 9 a.m. until service time Tuesday, all at the mortuary. Memorials are suggested to the church, Zook Club House or the Pawnee County 4-H Foundation, all in care of the mortuary.
Orlie George Adolph 1919-2001
Orlie George Adolph, 81, of Great Bend, died June 3 at Integrated Health Services of Great Bend. He was born Oct. 22, 1919, in Wabaunsee County, the son of George Washington and Frieda Augusta Hasenbank Adolph. He married
Myrtle Pauline Peterson April 9, 1948, in Alma. She died July 3, 1979. A resident of Great Bend, coming from Manhattan, he was self employed in construction and remodeling. Adolph was a member of the Jehovah's Witnesses Church. Survivors include one son, Nathan Adolph of Great Bend; two daughters, Hjarda Cipra of Great Bend and Deborah Espinosa of Elk Falls; and five grandchildren. Family services will be private. Burial will be at Pleasant Valley cemetery near Manhattan. There will be no visitation. Memorials are suggested to the church, in care of Kimple Funeral Home in Ellinwood.
Thelma Ernestine Ward 1906-2001
Thelma Ernestine Ward, 94, of Great Bend, died June 2 at Integrated Health Services of Great Bend. She was born Nov. 25, 1906, in Dodge City, the daughter of Fred and Lizzie Riggs Cox. She married
Walter Franklin Ward Oct. 14, 1920 in Siver Cliff Colo. He died Oct. 4, 1939. A resident of Great Bend, she was a nursing home cook. Survivors include two sons, Leonard Ward of Castle Rock, Colo. and Melvin Ward of Pueblo, Colo.; two daughters, Grace Fanatia of Great Bend and Ida Kruger of Olmitz; one sister, Corie Cox of Mont Rose, Colo.; 12 grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. There will be no funeral or visitation. Inurnment will be in Eula cemetery in West Clift, Colo. at a later date. Memorials are not suggested. Arrangements are by Great Bend Family Mortuary and Crematory.
Anna A. Steiner 1914-2001
ODIN - Anna A. Steiner, 87, died June 4 at her residence in Odin. She was born April 15, 1914, in Odin, the daughter of Alois F. and Regina Hermann Prosser. She married
August A. Steiner April 6, 1937, in Odin. He died April 12, 1954. A lifelong resident of Odin, she was a homemaker, she worked for 20 years in the Odin School lunch program and for three years at St. Johns School in Hoisington and was also a housekeeper for 10 years at the Hoisington Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Steiner was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and Altar Society, both of Odin, Clara Barton Auxiliary and Pink Lady Program, both of Hoisington, KS and KPERS. Survivors include two sons, Donald L. Steiner of Hawesville, Ky. and Leon J. Steiner of Hoisington; one daughter, Mary Ann Brush of Wichita; three brothers, William Prosser of Ellinwood, Joe Prosser of Kinsley and Julius Prosser of Odin; four sisters, Mary Birzer of Hutchinson, Tillie Kramer of Great Bend, Helen Kaiser of Hoisington and Catherine Schremmer of Hays; 10 grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Virginia M. Stout; four brothers, Tony Prosser, John Prosser, Louie Prosser and Leonard Prosser; three sisters, Eleanor Kingston, Cecilia Tipperman and Gean Rome; and one granddaughter, Anna Marie Brush. Due to the storm in Hoisington, the family resides and can be reached at 421 N. Main in Claflin. Vigil service followed by Altar Society Rosary will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the church with the Revs. Pascal Klein, Don Debes and August Moeder officiating. Burial will be at Holy Family cemetery in Odin. Friends may call until 9 tonight and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, all at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Clara Barton Hospital in care of the funeral home.
Bernard N. Weber 1920-2001
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. - Bernard N. Weber, 81, died May 22 at Providence Medical Center in Medford, Ore. He was born April 13, 1920, in Dubuque, the son of Pete and Mary Feltes Weber. He married
Dorothy Fallon July 22, 1967, in Sparks, Nev. A resident of Central Point since 1978, coming from Fremont, Calif., he raised cattle and owned and operated a hay baling operation. Weber was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Medford, Farm Bureau of Jackson County, Oregonians in Action of Portland and Tractor Club No. 81 in Central Point. He was a U.S. Coast Guard veteran, serving in World War II. Survivors include his wife of the home; two daughters, Betty Carter of Plano, Texas, and Ann Marie Weber of Seattle, Wash.; two sisters, Sister Stella Weber of Mesa, Ariz., and Marge Mayer of Wichita; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Lavern Weber; and one sister, Florentine Weber. Funeral was May 29 at the church with the Rev. William Dillard officiating. Burial was at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Medford. Conger Morris Mortuary in Medford was in charge of arrangements.
