Obituaries in Kansas Newspapers (arranged by city)
Maurice Dale Adee
MEDFORD, Ore. - Maurice Dale Adee, 84, Medford, died April 29, 2005.
Mr. Adee was born Aug. 13, 1920, in Wells, Kan. He was owner of Last Stop Autos in southern California.
His wife, Rachel, died in 2000.
Survivors include two daughters, Pat Wilson and Michelle Bauer, both of Redding, Calif.; five brothers, Ellis, Aubrey and Raymond, all of Kansas, Don of Laguna Hills, Calif., and Grover of Medford; two sisters, Phyllis Cline of Minneapolis, Kan., and Martha Edgar of Cape Cod, Mass.; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
A service was held in Redding. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. May 18 in Rose Meron Cemetery, Oak Hill, Kan.
Maximuz Leo Anania
LONGFORD - Maximuz Leo Anania, infant son of Branzon Eliot and Laura Marie Anania, was stillborn Tuesday, May 10, 2005.
Survivors in addition to his parents include a sister, Star of Longford; a brother, Brakaz of Longford; and his grandparents, Marlene Netko of Prescott Valley, Ariz., and Roy and Karen Anania of Salina.
Private services are planned.
Carlson-Ford-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio, Salina 67401, is handling arrangements.
James "Jim" Bricker
OBERLIN - James "Jim" Bricker, 64, Oberlin, died Wednesday, May 11, 2005.
The funeral will 2 p.m. Friday at Faith Lutheran Church, Oberlin.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Decatur County Hospital or Lucas High School Alumni Scholarship Fund.
Pauls Funeral Home, Oberlin, is handling arrangements.
David H. Clark
LINDSBORG - David H. Clark, M.D., 69, Lindsborg, died Tuesday, May 10, 2005.
Christians Funeral Home, Lindsborg, is handling arrangements.
Cloyce Harold
OBERLIN - Cloyce Harold, 80, Oberlin, died Tuesday, May 10, 2005.
Pauls Funeral Home, Oberlin, is handling arrangements.
Sharon Ann Henry
VICTORIA, Texas - Sharon Ann Henry, 49, Victoria, died Sunday, May 8, 2005.
Mrs. Henry was born Sharon Ann Schuler on Jan. 10, 1956, in Salina, Kan., to Andrew J. Schuler Jr. and Rose Anna (McLaughlin) Schuler. She was a podiatric medical assistant for her husband, Dr. Frank J. Henry.
She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and was a leader for Nazareth Academy Cub Scout Pack 108. She was a member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and was a former commander of the Victoria Flotilla 7-10. She was a docent for Victoria Preservation Inc.'s Annual Historic Home Tour. She graduated from Chapman High School in Chapman, Kan., in 1974, attended Marymount College of Salina and graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in elementary education.
She was preceded in death by a son, Frankie Henry, and her mother.
Survivors include her husband, Dr. Frank J. Henry of Victoria; a daughter, Christina M. Henry of Victoria; two sons, Andrew J. and Matthew J., both of Victoria; her father, Andrew J. Schuler Jr. of Chapman; three sisters, Janice Stover of Arkansas City, Kan., Julie Katz of Manhattan, Kan., and Joan Lebo of Wakefield, Kan.; four brothers, Andrew J. Schuler III of San Antonio, Steve Schuler of Chapman, Mark Schuler of Mound City, Kan., and Kent Schuler of Littleton, Colo.; and a cousin, Charlene Nichols Weisenborn of Tampa, Fla.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at St. Mary's Catholic Church, the Rev. James Brunner officiating. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Victoria.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Nazareth Academy Catholic School and St. Joseph High School in Victoria, in care of Colonial Funeral Home, 1801 East Red River, Victoria, TX 77901.
Arone A. Holzmeister
QUINTER - Arone A. Holzmeister, 86, Quinter, died Tuesday, May 10, 2005.
Mr. Holzmeister was born Nov. 9, 1918, in Bison. He was a farmer and worked for Boeing Aircraft in Wichita, retiring in 1976.
His wife, Joyce, died in 2000.
Survivors include a stepdaughter, Patsy Wise of Wichita; five brothers, Sylvester, Lawrence and Hubert, all of Quinter, Edwin of Hays and Abraham of Salina; two sisters, Frieda Waldman and Josephine Kuntz, both of Quinter; three stepgrandsons; and several stepgreat-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Park. Burial will be in Old Mission Wichita Park Cemetery.
A wake service will be at 7:30 p.m. today at Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 S. Main, Quinter 67752.
Memorials may be made to CCD Class of Sacred Heart Church, in care of the funeral home.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Olya Pearl Hull
GARDEN CITY - Olya Pearl Hull, 98, Garden City, died Wednesday, May 11, 2005.
Mrs. Hull was born Olya Pearl Kendall on March 27, 1907, in Rydel. She was a homemaker and worked in the data processing department for Farmer's Alliance Insurance Co., McPherson, for 13 years.
Her husband, Edgar, died in 1957.
Survivors include a daughter, Nancy Jane Garhart of Garden City; a sister, Martha Dunham of Lindsborg; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at First United Methodist Church, McPherson. Burial will be in McPherson Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the church or American Heart Association, in care of Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home, 222 W. Euclid, McPherson 67460.
There will be no visitation.
Arta M. Johnson
ABILENE - Arta M. Johnson, 100, Abilene, died Wednesday, May 11, 2005.
Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, Abilene, is handling arrangements.
Kenneth G. Leiker
Kenneth G. Leiker, 52, Salina, died Tuesday, May 10, 2005.
Mr. Leiker was born Dec. 20, 1952. He worked at OCCK in Salina.
Survivors include his parents, Ralph and Darlene Kuhn of Russell; a sister, Wanda Lynch of Russell; and a brother, R.C. Kuhn of Russell.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Russell. Burial will be in Munjor Cemetery, Munjor.
A rosary will be said at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Russell Funeral Home, 610 N. Elm, Russell 67665.
Memorials may be made to OCCK of Salina or Masses, in care of the funeral home.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Elizabeth H "Betty" Mehler
HAYS - Elizabeth H. "Betty" Mehler, 90, Hays, died Wednesday, May 11, 2005.
Mrs. Mehler was born Elizabeth H. Reitmayer on Dec. 2, 1914, in WaKeeney. She was a homemaker.
Her husband, Jacob, died in 1979.
Survivors include a daughter, Patti Wentling of Hays; three brothers, Clem Reitmayer of Quinter and Carl Reitmayer and William Reitmayer, both of WaKeeney; three sisters, Mary Aschenbrenner of WaKeeney, Anna Rohn of Colby and Minnie Kersiek of Strassburg, Colo.; a grandchild; and a great-grandchild.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N. 12th, WaKeeney 67672. Burial will be in Christ the King Catholic Cemetery, WaKeeney.
A rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Hays Good Samaritan Center and Hays Hospice, in care of the funeral home.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to service time Friday at the funeral home.
Lillian C. Missimer
RUSSELL - Lillian C. Missimer, 93, Russell, died March 23, 2005.
Mrs. Missimer was born Nov. 28, 1911, in Oklahoma City.
Her husband, Carl, died in 1982.
Survivors include a son, Frank of Leawood; and two grandchildren.
Graveside inurnment services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Russell City Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice, 7611 State Line Road, Kansas City, MO 64114, in care of Pohlman-Heise Mortuary, 610 Maple, Russell 67665.
Carolyn Sue Schmidt
AUDUBON, Minn. - Carolyn Sue Schmidt, 59, Audubon, died May 3, 2005.
Mrs. Schmidt was born Carolyn Huffman on Nov. 11, 1945, in Belleville, Kan. She was a school secretary for 30 years.
Survivors include her husband, Ed, of Audubon; a son, Ty of Albertville; two daughters, Darcy Schmidt of Grand Forks, N.D., and Amanda Schmidt of St. Cloud, Minn.; five brothers, Ron Huffman of Salina, Kan., Jim Huffman of Pineville, La., Bob Huffman of Wichita, Kan., and Charlie Huffman of Phoenix; and four grandchildren.
The funeral was May 6 at First Lutheran Church, Audubon. Burial was in Upsala Cemetery, rural Richwood.
David Donehower Funeral Home, Detroit Lakes, handled arrangements.
Marsha L. Voth
McPHERSON - Marsha L. Voth, 54, McPherson, died Tuesday, May 10, 2005.
Mrs. Voth was born Marsha L. Bryan on Oct. 10, 1950, in Kansas City, Mo. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Robert K., of McPherson; a daughter, Bethany I. Voth of Manhattan; and two brothers, Terry Bryan and Larry Bryan, both of Italy, Texas.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, McPherson. Burial will be in McPherson Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Huntington's Disease Society of America, 158 W. 29th, Seventh Floor, New York, NY 10001-5300, in care of Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home, 222 W. Euclid, McPherson 67460.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral chapel, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.
Donna J. White
LINCOLN, Neb. - Donna J. White, 79, Lincoln, died Tuesday, May 10, 2005.
Mrs. White was born Donna J. Henry on July 21, 1925, in Salina, Kan.
Survivors include her husband, Ray A. of Lincoln; a daughter, Lynda Hocking of Lincoln; a son, Larry of Overland Park, Kan.; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th, Lincoln, NE 68512. Private burial will be in Lincoln Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 8550 Pioneers Blvd., Lincoln, NE 68520.
Rosella E. Esslinger
NORTON - Rosella E. Esslinger, 96, Norton, died Friday, May 13, 2005.
Mrs. Esslinger was born Rosella E. Gierber on Dec. 20, 1908, in Strawberry. She and her husband farmed.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin; a daughter, JoAnn; and a grandson.
Survivors include a son, Dean of Norton; a daughter, Donna Jean Begnoche of Salina; two foster sons, Charles Schoenberger of Great Bend and John Schoenberger of Chicago; nine grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Norton. Burial will be in Norton Cemetery.
A rosary will be said at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Enfield Funeral Home, 215 W. Main, Norton 67654.
Memorials may be made to Andbe Home.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Karl R. Funk
HILLSBORO - Karl R. Funk, 74, Hillsboro, died Thursday, May 12, 2005.
Mr. Funk was born Feb. 14, 1931, in Hillsboro. He worked in a welding shop.
Survivors include his wife, Velma, of Hillsboro; three sons, Kurt, Dennis and Merlin, all of Hillsboro; two daughters, Carla Hein of Hillsboro and Marlene Hagen of Inman; and 13 grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Trinity Mennonite Church, Hillsboro. Burial will be at 1 p.m. in Haven of Rest Cemetery, rural Hillsboro.
Memorials may be made to Mennonite Central Committee.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. today at Jost Funeral Home, 401 S. Washington, Hillsboro 67063.
Eleanor Frances Harder
HILLSBORO - Eleanor Frances Harder, 85, Hillsboro, died Friday, May 13, 2005.
Mrs. Harder was born Eleanor Frances Schlehuber on Nov. 14, 1919, in Hillsboro. She was a registered nurse.
Her husband, Arnold, died in 1981.
Survivors include two sons, Stan R. of Hillsboro and Loren A. of Valley Center; three daughters, Ruth Snapp of Wichita, Rachel Shoesmith of Clearwater and Kathie Harder of Hillsboro; two brothers, Allen Schlehuber and Paul Schlehuber, both of Hillsboro; and six grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Parkview Mennonite Brethren Church of Hillsboro. Burial will be at 10 a.m. in Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Nurses Christian Fellowship, Union Rescue Mission or Friends of Israel.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Jost Funeral Home, 401 S. Washington, Hillsboro 67063.
Maude "Jimmie McConaha
CONCORDIA - Maude "Jimmie" McConaha, 86, Concordia, died Saturday, May 14, 2005.
Mrs. McConaha was born Maude Stones on Aug. 12, 1918, in Murray, Neb. She was a nurse's aide in Omaha, Neb.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Louis McConaha and Marvin Feilen; a daughter, Kay Elder; a grandson; and a granddaughter.
Survivors include three daughters, Nancy Blake of Clifton, Jeanette McCormick of Georgetown, Texas, and Gayle Williams of Grainger, Ind.; two sons, Earl Lee McConaha of Newport Richie, Fla., and Michael Feilen of Carson City, Nev.; 17 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Chapel, 325 W. Sixth, Concordia 66901. Burial will be at a later date in Wyuka Cemetery, Nebraska City, Neb.
Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to service time Monday at the funeral home.
William C. "Bill" Piper
COLBY - William C. "Bill" Piper, 77, Colby, died Saturday, May 14, 2005.
Harrison Chapel, Colby, is handling arrangements.
