Obituaries in Kansas Newspapers (arranged by city)
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. HemarriedDorothy 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.
John M. Riedel Jr. 1940-2001
SALINA - John M. Riedel Jr., 61, died June 5 at Holiday Resort Care Center in Salina. He was born May 7, 1940, in Walker, the son of John Michael and Catherine Scheck Riedel. He received a bachelor's degree in elementary education in 1962 and a master's degree in elementary education in 1969, both from Fort Hays State University. HemarriedMarilyn Truan July 11, 1964, at Gorham. A resident of Salina, coming from Hays, he had been a teacher and principal and was a retired general manager of School Specialty in Salina. Riedel was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church of Salina, National School Supply and Equipment Association and Breakfast Bandits Ambucs, and a past member of several education organizations and Toastmasters. He was Mr. Ambuc in 1989-1990. Survivors include his wife of the home; one son, J.L. Riedel of Salina; two daughters, Amy Riedel-O'Brien of Salina and Ann Riedel, of the home; two brothers, Frank Riedel of Walker and Celly Riedel of Shawnee Mission; four sisters, Maggie Johnston of Osawatomie, Aggie Leiker of Hays, Katie Windholz of Quinter and Josie Braun of Victoria; and one grandson. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Herb Riedel, Alvin Ray Riedel and an infant, Alvin John Riedel; and three sisters, Mandy Riedel, Lena Riedel and Marie Leiker. Vigil will be at 7 p.m. Sunday at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Salina. Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Walker with Sister Rose Walters officiating. Inurnment will be at St. AnnCemeteryin Walker. Family will receive friends following the vigil at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Hall and prior to memorial service at St. Ann Catholic Church at Walker. Memorials are suggested to St. Ellizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church Building Fund, 1000 Burr Oak Lane, Salina, KS 67401, or Breakfast Bandits Ambucs, P.O. Box 1952, Salina, KS 67501. Ryan Mortuary in Salina is in charge of arrangements.
Beulah Frohreich 1915-2001
HOLYROOD - Beulah Frohreich, 84, died June 6 at Dillon Living Center in Hutchinson. She was born Aug. 27, 1915, in Bridgeport, Ill., the daughter of Pearl Gilbert and Flossie Carnes Bennett. ShemarriedVictor Delbert Frohreich June 3, 1937, in Holyrood. He died May 8, 1983. A lifetime resident of Holyrood, she was a homemaker. Mrs. Frohreich was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church of Holyrood. Survivors include two daughters, Carol Ann Kempke of Hutchinson and Barbara Reid of Overland Park; one brother, Ralph Bennett of Holyrood; one sister, Mildred Hughes of Holyrood; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the church with the Rev. John Sharp officiating. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Friends may call from 1-8 tonight at Parsons Funeral Home in Ellsworth and from 9-10 a.m. Friday at the church. Memorials are suggested to the church, in care of the funeral home.
Howard H. Beck
Howard H. Beck, 82, died on May 21, 2005, at Schowalter Villa in Hesston.
Clayton Koehn
Clayton C. Koehn, 61, died on Sunday, May 29, 2005, at this residence in Montezuma, Kan.
LeLand Hiebert
LeLand R. Hiebert, 63, died on Friday, May 27, 2005, at Sedgwick Healthcare Center in Sedgwick.
Christian Charles Diener
Christian Charles Diener, 90, died on June 6, 2005, at Maple Lawn Manor in Hydro, Okla.
Etta S. Schmitt
Etta S. Schmitt, 76, of Hesston, died on June 7, 2005, at Schowalter Villa in Hesston.
Harold G. Beck
Harold G. Beck, 74, of Hesston, died on June 5, 2005, at Newton Medical Center.
L. Marlyn Unruh
L. Marlyn Unruh, 78, died on June 11, 2005, at Bethesda Home in Goessel.
Roselena Roupp
Roselena Ruth Roupp, 80, died on June 15, 2005, at Greencroft Healthcare Center in Goshen, Ind.
Jeanine Stahly
Jeanine Rose Stahly, 70, of Newton, died on June 23, 2005, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita.
Lenora N. Buller
Lenora N. Buller, 92, of Newton, died on July 2, 2005, at Newton Medical Center.
Mary Jo Bezdek
Mary Jo Bezdek, 78, died on July 6, 2005, at St. Luke Hospital in Marion.
Gertrude Thiessen
Gertrude Neufeld Nachtigal Thiessen, 83, died on July 13, 2005, at Kidron Bethel Nursing Home in North Newton.
James ‘Verlin’ Mark
James “Verlin” Mark, 87, a resident of Schowalter Villa, died on July 15, 2005.
Norman Eicher
Norman Maurice Eicher, 90, died on July 14, 2005, at Moundridge Manor in Moundridge.
Verna Stratton
Verna E. Stratton, 72, died on July 15, 2005, at her residence in Wichita.
Virgil E. Blosser
Virgil E. Blosser, 78, of Hesston, died on July 16, 2005, at Via Christi Regional Medical Center — St. Francis in Wichita.
Darlene Scoby
Darlene Ruth Irwin Scoby, 79, died on July 22, 2005. She was the mother of Cheryl Davis of Topeka, formerly of Hesston.
Lydia Marie Ediger
Lydia Marie Ediger, 89, died on July 31, 2005, at Pleasant View Home in Inman.
Mary M. Reimer
Mary M. Reimer, 89, died on Sept. 11, 2005, at Schowalter Villa in Hesston.
Raymond Linscheid
Raymond Vernon Linscheid, 81, died Aug. 22, 2005.
Tena A. Voth
Tena A. Voth, 95, died on Sept. 21, 2005, at Bethesda Home in Goessel.
Bob Showalter
Robert “Bob” Showalter, 86, died on Oct. 9, 2005, at his home in South Hutchinson.
Lance McKinney
Lance Scott McKinney, 37, died on Oct. 8, 2005, at his home in Zimmerdale after a courageous battle with cancer.
Lawrence ‘Harry’ Hammond
Lawrence “Harry” Hammond, 80, of Houston, died on Oct. 11, 2005. He was the grandfather of Reed and Stephanie Hammond of Hesston.
Ralph Graham
Ralph M. Graham, 95, died on Friday, Oct. 14, 2005, at Schowalter Villa in Hesston, where he had been a resident since 1996.
Rosella Friesen
Rosella K. Friesen, 89, died on Friday, Oct. 14, 2005, at Bethesda Home in Goessel.
Marcella (Balzer) Picraux
Marcella (Balzer) Picraux, 69, died on Oct. 17, 2005, at Newton Medical Center.
Roy O. Schmidt
Roy O. Schmidt, 88, died on Oct. 28, 2005, at Newton Medical Center in Newton.
Dorothy Schrock
Dorothy S. Schrock, 96, died on Nov. 3, 2005.
William Wilford Wohlgemuth
William “Bill” Wilford Wohlgemuth, 93, died on Nov. 2, 2005, at Schowalter Villa in Hesston.
Ella E. Franz
Ella E. Franz, 95, died on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2005, at Schowalter Villa in Hesston.
Millie Lynch
Millie Jane Lynch, 91, died on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2005.
