Obituaries in Kansas Newspapers (arranged by city)
Glenda C. Hoofnagle
1927 - 2006
Glenda C. Hoofnagle, 79, of Great Bend, died May 16 at Cherry Village Nursing Home in Great Bend. She was born April 10, 1927, at Dodge City, the daughter of Glenn and Mable Gillette Hoofnagle. A resident of Great Bend since 1978, coming from Dodge City, she was a homemaker. She was a member of Faith Community Church in Great Bend. Survivors include two nieces, Kristi Kraisinger, Salina, and Linda Basye, Great Bend, and one nephew, Kevin Kirkpatrick, Hays. She was preceded in death by a sister, Sally Kirkpatrick. Graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Maple Grove cemetery in Dodge City, with the Rev. Fred Kirkpatrick officiating. Friends may call from noon to 9 p.m. today at Bryant Funeral Home in Great Bend. Memorials are suggested to the church, in care of the funeral home. Funeral arrangements provided by Bryant Funeral Home 1425 Patton Road Great Bend, KS 67530
Leo Charles Green
1916 - 2006
ST. JOHN - Leo Charles Green, 89, died May 12 at Stafford District Hospital in Stafford. He was born Aug. 21, 1916, at St. John, the son of Frank Leo and Carolyn Rose (Hundt) Green. He graduated from St. John High School in 1934. He married
Patty Walker on Dec. 25, 1940, at Stafford. She died Dec. 31, 1993. A lifetime resident of Stafford County, he was a farmer/stockman, bicycle repairman, worked at St. John Elevator, Boeing of Wichita, mechanic at Ford Garage and was a school bus driver for 25 years at St. John Schools. Green was a member of the New Hope United Methodist Church and Veterans of Foreign Wars of St. John. He was a World War II Air Corp, Veteran flying 35 missions over Europe. Survivors include two daughters, Susan Wood of Mesquite, Texas, and Karen Ferguson of McPherson; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Robert Charles Green; and one brother, Franklin Green. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Minnis Chapel in St. John with the Don Paden officiating. Burial will be at Fairview Park in St. John with full military honors. Memorials are suggested to Stafford District Hospital in care of the funeral home. Funeral arrangements provided by Minnis Chapel 526 E. 4th St. John, KS 67576
James T. Bowen Jr.
1952 - 2006
WINFIELD - James T. Bowen Jr. died May 3 in Phoenix, Ariz. He was born Aug. 4, 1952, in Hutchinson. He graduated from Hoisington High School, and attended Fort Hays State and Wichita State Universities. He enlisted in the Air Force Band in 1974 and was stationed at Luke Air Force Base as a member of their band. Bowen was a member of the Argonne Rebels Drum and Bugle Corp during High School out of Great Bend. Survivors include his mother, Betty P. Bowen; and one sister, Jackie Volbrecht of Wichita. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Highland cemetery in Winfield. Funeral arrangements provided by Swisher Taylor and Morris Funeral Home 803 Loomis St. Winfield, KS 67156
Esther E. (Karst) Scheuerman
1919 - 2006
RUSSELL - Esther E. (Karst) Scheuerman, 86, died May 11 at the Russell Regional Hospital. She was born July 17, 1919, in Milberger, the daughter of John Jacob and Amalia (Keil) Karst. She attended area schools in Milberger and Russell. She married
Alfred Scheuerman on May 2, 1943, in Otis. He died Sept. 4, 2000. A resident of Russell, coming from Powin and Milberger, she was a homemaker. Mrs. Scheuerman was a member of the United Emmanuel Luther Church of Milberger and the women's group of the church. Survivors include two sons, Larry Scheuerman of Russell, and Don Scheuerman of Albuquerque, N.M.; one brother, Herbert Karst of Newton; and two sisters, Elsie Brack of Russell, and Elma Morgenstern of Overland Park. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Albert Karst and Paul Karst; and three sisters, Doris Koch, Clara Eacret, and Martha Brack. Funeral was held May 15 at the church in Milberger, with the Rev. Amy Truhe officiating. Burial followed at the Milberger cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the church in care of the funeral home. Funeral arrangements provided by Pohlman Varner-Peeler Mortuary 610 N. Maple Russell, KS 67665
Ola Gertrude Wallace
1908 - 2006
OSBURNE - Ola Gertrude Wallace, 98, died May 15 at Great Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was born Feb. 6, 1908, at Brown County, Kan., the daughter of Lewis Daniel and Emma Idella Rork Keiswetter. She moved with her family at a young age to Graham County. She married
Castle Wallace on April 11, 1934, at Phillipsburg, and moved to Osborne County. They made their home in the Alton Community for the next 53 years. They moved to Osborne, where Ola lived for 10 years before moving to Great Bend to be closer to her family. Her husband died March 4, 1992. She was a homemaker and mother to Don and Nelva Wallace. Mrs. Wallace was a member of Alton United Methodist M.E. Church, joining in 1947. Survivors include one daughter, Nelva Grimes and husband Merlin, Great Bend; six grandchildren; two step grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son Don Wallace, six brothers, Charley, Walter, Richard, Frank, Arthur and Noble Keiswetter, and two sisters, Enda Hall and Bretha Rose. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Bryant Funeral Home in Great Bend with the Rev. Paxton Jones officiating. Interment will be at Sumner County cemetery, Alton, Kan., at 3:30 p.m. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. until service time Friday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Alton United M.E. Church or First Christian Church Building Fund, Great Bend, in care of the funeral home. Funeral arrangements provided by Bryant Funeral Home 1425 Patton Road Great Bend, KS 67530
Morris E. "Bud" Wagner
1923 - 2006
HOISINGTON - Morris E. 'Bud' Wagner, 82, died May 12 at Oak Manor Nursing Home, Columbus, Ga. He was born Dec. 29, 1923, at Bison, the son of George and Martha (Seuser) Wagner. He married
Jo Ann Tindall on Aug. 16, 1953, at Hoisington. She died Dec. 11, 2003. He was the retired former owner of Hoisington Appliance, Hoisington, Kan., and former manager of Marlon Industrial Park, Orlando, Fla. A resident of Hoisington until 1989, then moving to Revido, Fla., in 1999 he moved to Columbus, Gas. Wagner was a member of First Christian Church, Mason Lodge No. 331 A.F. & A.M., former city councilman and assistant fire chief of the Hoisington volunteer fire department, member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 7428 and American Legion Post No. 286, all of Hoisington; and Scottish Rite, Wichita. He was a World War II Marine veteran. Survivors include two sons, Lewis G. Wagner and wife Vickie, Midland, Ga., and Morris E. Wagner II and wife Gail, Corpus Christie, Texas; one brother, George Wagner, Phoenix, Ariz., two sisters, Ann Geckles, Larned, and Marjorie Niewald, Larned; four grandchildren, Mattie Long, DeeAnn Wagner, Jill Wagner and Jamey Bryant. He was preceded in death by one daughter, DeeNese Long. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Christian Church in Hoisington with the Rev. Paula Bell officiating. Burial will be at Hoisington cemetery, with Kansas and Masonic Graveside Services by Masonic Lodge No. 331 A.F. & A.M. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. today, with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m., at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington. Memorials are suggested to the Hoisington Fire Department of Masonic Lodge No. 331 A.F. & A.M., in care of the funeral home. Funeral arrangements provided by Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home 415 N. Main, P.O. Box 146 Hoisington, KS 67544
Marilyn E. Koci
1932 - 2006
BISON - Marilyn E. Koci, 73, died May 11 at Central Kansas Medical Center in Great Bend. She was born June 1, 1932, in La Crosse, the daughter of Lawrence R. and Grace (Edwards) Alger. She married
Glenn D. Koci on Jan. 30, 1954, at La Crosse. A longtime resident of Bison, moving to Great Bend in 2004, she was a homemaker. Mrs. Koci was a member of the United Methodist Church in La Crosse; a Meals on Wheels volunteer; and member of PRIDE in Bison. Survivors include her husband, Glenn Koci of the home; two sons, Lyle Koci of Great Bend, and Donald Koci of Wichita; one daughter, Linda Koci of Bison; one brother, Wayne Alger of Lakewood, Colo.; two sisters, Crystal Dellett of Hays, and Carol Wolseiffer of Salina; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother, Gilbert Alger; and one sister, Joann Murray. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington with the Rev. Ultan Murphy officiating. Burial will be at the La Crosse cemetery. Visitation will be today from 1 to 8 p.m. and Monday from 9 a.m. to service time at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to ElderCare in care of the funeral home. Funeral arrangements provided by Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home 415 N. Main / P.O. Box 146 Hoisington, KS 67544
Carolyn L. Wheeler
1939 - 2006
Carolyn L. Wheeler, 66, died May 12 at her home in Great Bend. She was born Oct. 15, 1939, at Anthony, the daughter of James Howard and Edith Maxine Edmonds Phye. She married
Jerry A. Wheeler on Dec. 21, 1967, at Great Bend. She was a resident of Great Bend most of her life. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, of the home; two daughters, Marllynn S. Culver and Terri Merritt, both of Great Bend; one brother, Joe Phye of Clearwater; and one granddaughter. She was preceded in death by one brother, James H. Phye. There will be no visitation or services as cremation has taken place. Memorials are suggested to the Libbie S. Merritt Education Fund in care of Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements provided by Bryant Funeral Home 1425 Patton Rd. Great Bend, KS 67530
Patrice "Patty" Heinz Lorence
1950 - 2006
BUSHTON - Patrice 'Patty' Heinz Lorence, 55, died May 11 at Ellsworth Hospital in Ellsworth. She was born Oct. 7, 1950, at Great Bend, the daughter of Casper A. and Loretta Heinz. She was a graduate of Bushton High School, Barton County Community College and Fort Hays State University with BS and MS degrees. A resident of Bushton, formerly of Ellsworth, she was an Elementary Special Education Teacher in Ellsworth and Kanopolis. Mrs. Lorence was a member of the Holy Name Catholic Church in Bushton. Survivors include one brother, Mark Heinz of Ellinwood; and one sister, Mary Smith of Wichita. Parish Rosary will be at 7 p.m today at Kimple Funeral Home in Ellinwood. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Holy Name Catholic Church in Bushton with the Rev. Steve Scheier officiating. Burial will be at the Holy Name cemetery in Bushton. Friends may call today from 3 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Bushton First Responders or to Holy Name Church in Bushton. Funeral arrangements provided by Kimple Funeral Home 113 N. Main Ellinwood, KS 67526
Helen Southern
1920 - 2006
ELLINWOOD - Helen Southern, 85, died April 12 at Wesley Towers in Hutchinson. She was born Dec. 18, 1920, at Portland, Ore., the daughter of Ernest C. Heidtbrink and Ida Elizabeth Seidenburg. A resident of Hutchinson since 2001, coming from Portland, Ore., Wichita, and Ellinwood, she was a secretary and tax clerk with the Sedgwick County Treasurer's Office. Mrs. Southern was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Wichita. Survivors include one son, W. S. Southern Jr. of Hutchinson; two daughters, Joan Pivonka of Ellinwood, and Nancy Southern of Eastsound, Wash.; one brother, Bill Heidtbrink of Portland, Ore.; one sister, Esther Fort of Portland, Ore.; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Immanuel United Church of Christ in Ellinwood with the Rev. Larry Young officiating. Burial will be at the Lakin-Comanche District cemetery in Ellinwood. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Wesley Tower's Employee Scholarship Fund or the donor's choice. Funeral arrangements provided by Kimple Funeral Home 113 N. Main Ellinwood, KS 67526
Morris "Bud" Wagner
1923 - 2006
COLUMBUS Ga. - Morris 'Bud' Wagner, 82, died May 12 in Oak Manor Nursing Home, Columbus. Services are pending with Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington. May 14, 2006 Cecil Joe Ellison 1924 - 2006
ANADARKO, Okla. - Cecil Joe Ellison, 81, formerly of Great Bend, died May 10 at Anadarko, Okla. He was born June 9, 1924, in Duncan, Okla., the son of John Lawrence and Julia (Humphreys) Ellison. He married
Doris Taylor on Dec. 24, 1982, at Reynosa, Old Mexico. She died Nov. 17, 2003. A resident of Anadarko, Okla., since 2005, moving from Great Bend, he was a retired auto salesman. Mr. Ellison was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Great Bend. Survivors include one son, Perry Ray Ellison of San Antonio, Texas; one step-son, Wendell Phillip Taylor of Ft. Collins, Colo.; one step-daughter, Sharon Schmidt of Olathe; and one grandson. A private burial will be at the Belleville cemetery in Belleville. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Christians Funeral Home in Lindsborg. Memorials are suggested to the donor's choice. Funeral arrangements provided by Christians Funeral Home 103 N. Washington / P.O. Box 386 Lindsborg, KS 67456
William Louis Hiss
William Hiss, a retired professional geologist/hydrologist with the U.S. Geological Survey and successful second-career stockbroker, died Wednesday, April 12, in Villa de Antofagasta de la Sierra, Catamarca, Argentina. He was 75. At the time of his death, William was participating in a field trip to study the geology of the Andes. He died of natural causes. He is survived by his companion, Shela Greenlaw of Clayton, Calif. Other immediate family include his brother, George Hiss of Wichita, Kan. and his wife Judy and their two sons Jeff and Kurt; his brother 'Gene' Hiss (deceased) and daughter Kathy and sons Mike and Bruce; two daughters, Lisa Willow of Albuquerque, N.M. and Amy Hiss of Davis, Calif.; one son, Eric Hiss, of San Francisco, Calif.; and three grandchildren: Ben Willow, Cooper Reynolds, and Finn Hiss. Others that were especially important to him in recent years included Jennifer Ma Rechenbach and daughter Zoey and Valentina Kostenko. Bill was born in Great Bend, Kan., in 1931. His parents, Rosa and William Hiss, were farmers during the Great Depression, and the rough times experienced by Bill and his family and others made a lasting impression on him that influenced him deeply. He had great respect for those that struggled against adversity and gave generously to those that he felt deserved some extra help. He left the family farm determined to make a go of it, and talked his way into his first job, building a bridge as part of a construction crew. A quick study, he learned basic carpentry skills on the fly, and convinced others he knew what he was doing. Through grit and determination he was able to get into college. Bill graduated from Kansas State University in 1953 with a degree in Geology. He entered the Air Force in 1953, was trained as a meteorologist at Texas A&M, and served as a weather reconnaissance officer at Burtonwood R.A.F. Station in Warrington, England. He said that attempting to predict the weather for pilots toughened him up more than any other experience and prepared him well for his dissertation defense. His weather predictions were based on the available technology of the day (thus not always on the mark) leaving many a pilot ill-tempered and quite vocal about their displeasure. After leaving the Air Force in 1957, he joined the reserves, where he was promoted to the rank of Major. He received a M.S. in Geology from the University of Oklahoma in 1960, and was an active member of the Flat Earth Society. He studied ferromagnesian minerals in the basic igneous intrusive rocks in the Wichita Mountains of Oklahoma. He completed his doctoral dissertation in Geology at the University of Colorado in 1975. William studied the movement of ground water in Permian Guadalupian aquifer systems in southeastern New Mexico and western Texas. Results of his research formed the basis of a lawsuit between the two states over water rights. Upon finishing his dissertation, he accepted a full-time job with the U.S. Geological Survey in Albuquerque, New Mexico and then in Menlo Park, California, where he was a hydrologist/geologist for almost 20 years. In collaboration with others, he developed a large number of computer applications used to store and analyze data on groundwater resources in New Mexico and west Texas, primarily for modeling the Capitan Reef and a variety of hydrogeologic applications and complex groundwater systems. After leaving the Survey, he embarked on a new career as a stockbroker. He was very interested in the world around him and had diverse interests. He was a member of the Northern California Geological Society, the Geological Society of America, the Mineralogical Society of America, and the Berkeley Camera Club, where he recently won several awards for photographs of his travels to exotic places. He loved ballroom dance and he collected minerals and crystals and books from around the world. He was the founder of the William Hiss Award for 'Creativity in the Earth Sciences' at the University of Colorado, Boulder, where he received his Ph.D.. He will be remembered fondly by his friends and family for his intellect, good humor, his love of natural science, his gracious manner and warm conversation, and his love of animals. Memorial services are pending.
Albertine M. Kreutzer
1911 - 2006
LIEBENTHAL - Albertine M. Kreutzer, 95, died May 12 at the Rush County Memorial Hospital Long Term Care in La Crosse. She was born March 2, 1911, in Spearville, the daughter of John Peter Legleiter and Rose (Schaffer) Legleiter. She married
Leo P. Kreutzer on May 20, 1930, in Liebenthal. He preceded her in death on Feb. 18, 1996. She was a homemaker and lifelong resident of Rush county. Mrs. Kreutzer was a member of the St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Liebenthal. Survivors include, two sons, Victor Kreutzer of Larned and Perry D. Kreutzer of La Crosse; one daughter, Margie L. Rohr of Hays; two sisters, Sally Carey of Topeka and Josephine Stecklin of Hutchinson; one sister-in-law, Alice Legleiter of Augusta; one grandchild; and two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one grandson, Bruce Kreutzer; six brothers, Jacob Legleiter, Paul Legleiter, Vincent Legleiter, Mike A. Legleiter, Patrick Legleiter and Wendeline Legleiter; one sister, Cecilia Kreutzer; and and infant sister Celestine Legleiter. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church with Rev. Jack Cuddigan presiding. Burial will follow at St. Joseph's cemetery in Liebenthal. Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home with the family receiving friends from 6 to 7 p.m. A vigil service and St. Ann's Altar Society Rosary will be held at 7 p.m. Memorials may be sent to the St. Joseph's Heritage Association, Liebenthal, or Masses. Funeral arrangements provided by Janousek Funeral Home 719 Pine La Crosse, KS 67548
Irene Josephine Sargent
1922 - 2006
Irene Josephine Sargent, 83, died May 11 at Great Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center in Great Bend. She was born June 7, 1922, at Great Bend, the daughter of Edward Randolph and Lillie Mathilda Niedns Ashe. She married
James Harvey Sargent on April 11, 1937, at St. John, Kan. He died on April 20, 1980. She married
Jake DeThample in 1946 at Phillipsburg, Kan. He died Oct. 11, 1970. She married
Bennie W. Sargent on April 22, 1982, at Great Bend, Kan. He died Oct. 6, 2001. She was a homemaker and co-owner of Minnow Springs Cabin Court in Noel, Mo. She also was employed at Woolworth, Fuller Brush, and as a bookkeeper for Friedman's Service. She was a resident of Great Bend most of her life. She was a member of Assembly of God Church. She was a Sunday school teacher and helped start and build the first Assembly of God Church in Noel, Mo. She was preceded in death by two half brothers, George Joseph Lloyd and Ira Lee Lloyd; a great-grandson, Dustin Scott Kipp; and an infant sister, Gladys Ashe. Survivors include one daughter, Betty 'Jeanie' Kipp of Great Bend; one brother, Bill Drewmond of Great Bend; four grandchildren, Wanda Irene Becker, DeAnn Marie Stanley, Marlin Portenier and Lorrie Little; nine great-grandchildren, Nicole Becker, Nathan Becker, Terra Keil, Jerrid Kipp, Zachary Becker, David Stanley, Shane Stanley, Matthew Stanley and Rylee Stanley; and one great-great-grandchild, Skyler Kipp. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Bryant Funeral Home in Great Bend with the Rev. Dick Ogle officiating. Interment will be at the Great Bend cemetery in Great Bend. Friends may call from 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the family in care of the funeral home. Funeral arrangements provided by Bryant Funeral Home 1425 Patton Rd. Great Bend, KS 67530
Harold E. Erway
1926 - 2006
LARNED - Harold E. Erway, 79, died May 11 at Hutchinson Hospital in Hutchinson. He was born Sept. 29, 1926, in Pawnee County, the son of Edgar Earl and Hermenia Bruntzel Erway. He married
Donna Joy Howell on Oct. 2, 1948, in Larned. She died Oct. 23, 2003 A lifetime Pawnee County resident, he was an insurance agent for State Farm Insurance for 35 years. He was also a stockman and a real estate developer. Erway was a member of the United Methodist Church, Larned Fire Department and Chamber of Commerce, served on various church committees, and was a former member of the USD 495 school board and Kiwanis, all of Larned. Survivors include two sons, Lyle Erway and Kyle Erway, both of Larned, a daughter, Beth Zook, Larned, a sister, Velda Updegrove, Lewis; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Marvin Erway, and two sisters, Verda and Ersel Yost. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the church in Larned with the Rev. Ryan Webster officiating. Burial will be in the Larned cemetery. Friends may call from noon to 8 p.m. Today, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday, all at the mortuary. Memorials may be sent to the Harold Erway Memorial Fund in care of the mortuary. Funeral arrangements provided by Beckwith Mortuary P.O. Box 477 Larned, KS 67550
