Obituaries in Kansas Newspapers (arranged by city)
Jerry Altenhofen
WICHITA - Jerry Altenhofen, 69, former resident and retired manager for Credit Union of America in Great Bend and Beneficial Finance in Wichita died June 16. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today at Downing and Lahey Mortuary West in Wichita. Service will be at 10 a.m. on Monday at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Wichita. The graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday at St. Mary's cemetery in Newton. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edmond and Gertrude; a brother, Dean; and a sister, Delores Peterson. Survivors include his wife, Pat; his children, Regina (Cecil) Arroyo of Derby, Ryan of Wichita, Barb (Nigel) Carlton of Elon College, N.C., Karen (Brett) McAnulty of Newton, and Mike (Sharon) of York, Neb.; sisters and brothers, Pat, Maribeth Peyton and Bill, all of Iowa and Clair Paul of South Carolina; and 12 grandchildren. Memorials are suggested to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita 67202. Funeral arrangements provided by Downing & Lahey Mortuary 6555 E. Central Wichita, KS 67206
Loraine K. Anderson
1922 - 2006
ELLINWOOD - Loraine K. Anderson, 83, of Ellinwood, died on June 14 at her summer home in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. She was born June 17, 1922, at Ost, Kan., the daughter of Michael May and Whilmine (Thimmesch) May. She married
Donald E. Anderson in San Francisco. He died March 11, 1999. She was preceded in death by an infant son, Michael Patrick Anderson; brothers, Nick May, Cy May and Larry May; and sisters, Sister Angelica May, Florence (May) Rupp and Inez (May) Jacobs. Survivors include brothers, Clem May of El Dorado, Mike May of Santa Fe, N.M., and Matthew May of Andale; sisters, Rita (May) Craft of Grand Junction, Colo., Martha (May) Flaherty of Wichita and Mary Ann (May) Talley of Westlake, Texas; three sons, Richard of Hutchinson, William of San Francisco, and Robert of Ellinwood; six grandchildren, John Anderson and Justin Anderson both of Kansas City, Mo., Stephen Anderson of Lafayette, Calif., Jennifer (Anderson) Dyer of Ellinwood, Don Anderson of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Robert A. Anderson Jr. of Great Bend; and four great-grandchildren, Isabella and Beau Anderson of Kansas City, Mo., and Braydon and Ashton Dyer of Ellinwood. A resident of Ellinwood, for five years, formerly of Carefree, Ariz., she was retired from retail sales and was an active member of the Altar Society and Daughters of Isabella at St. Joseph's Church, the Heritage Club in Ellinwood and a volunteer at the Ellinwood Food Bank. Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at the Kimple Funeral Home in Ellinwood. Alter Society rosary will be at 3 p.m. on Wednesday and a vigil service will be at 7 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Funeral mass will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Ellinwood, with Father Charles Mazouch of St. Joseph's Catholic Church presiding. Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. on Thursday at St. Joseph's Catholic cemetery, in Ost, with Father Ivan C. Eck, V.F., St. Joseph's Church in Ost presiding. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the endowment fund, St. Joseph's Church in Ellinwood or St. Jospeph's Catholic School in Ost. Funeral arrangements provided by Kimple Funeral Home 113 N. Main Ellinwood, KS 67526
Harold L. Becker
1915 - 2006
Harold L. Becker, 90, died June 15 at his residence in Great Bend. He was born June 19, 1915 in rural Great Bend, the son of Lewis L. and Ellen Howard Becker. He married
Lois Gilbert on June 14, 1936 at Pawnee Rock. She survives. A lifetime resident of Barton County, he was founder of Becker Tire and Treading, Inc. Becker was a member of First United Methodist Church and Elks Club both of Great Bend. He was a member of the National Tire Dealers and Retreaders Association where he served on the executive board for many years. Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Lois of the home; one son Wayne Becker and wife Karen of Great Bend; three daughters, Linda Sisson of Great Bend, Jean Radke and husband Ron of Great Bend, and Ann Engel and husband Al of McPherson; one brother, Larry L. Becker and wife Joy of Papillion, Neb.; nine grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Elmer Becker; son-in-law, Larry Sisson; one granddaughter, Pam Sisson Schenk, and a great-grandson Aaron Sisson. Funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at the First United Methodist Church in Great Bend, with the Rev. Gary Brooks officiating. Burial will be at the Great Bend cemetery. Friends may call from 1 to 9 p.m., Sunday with the family receiving friends from 7 to 9 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home in Great Bend. Memorials are suggested to the First United Methodist Church or C.K.M.C. Foundation for the benefit of Golden Belt Home Health and Hospice in care of the funeral home. Funeral arrangements provided by Bryant Funeral Home 1425 Patton Road Great Bend, KS 67530
Marvin Lamatsch
1943 - 2006
CLAFLIN - Marvin Lamatsch, 62, died June 14 at Via Christi Regional Medical Center St. Francis in Wichita. He was born Sept. 17, 1943, at rural Odin, the son of Clement and Anna (Sauber) Lamatsch. He married
Carol Hipp on April 20, 1963, at Odin. A longtime resident of rural Claflin and Odin area, he was a farmer and stockman. Lamatsch was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Odin, and a 4th degree member of the Odin Knights of Columbus Council #2630 and trustee of the Cleveland Township and also served in the Army National Guard. Survivors include his wife, Carol Lamatsch of Claflin; five sons, David Lamatsch, Greg Lamatsch, and John Paul Lamatsch, all of Odin, Robert Lamatsch of Pratt, and Matt Lamatsch of Beloit; four daughters, Kathy Vopat of Great Bend, Patti Lane of Hays, Debbie Schindler of Paola, and Vicki Manke of Scott City; three sisters, Lou Ann Morgenstern of Hoisington, Doris Ross of Wichita, and Mary Davenport of Manhattan; and 17 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, James Lamatsch; and one granddaughter, Elizabeth Mayorga. Vigil service will be at 7 p.m. tonight at the church in Odin, followed by a Knights of Columbus Rosary. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church at Odin with the Rev. Pascal Klein officiating. Burial will be at the church cemetery in Odin. Visitation will be today from 9 to 5 p.m. at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington and from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Harry Hynes Hospice in Odin, K of C #2630, or Claflin Ambulance Service in care of the funeral home. Funeral arrangements provided by Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home 415 N. Main / P.O. Box 146 Hoisington, KS 67544
Nina Potter Nicholson
1905 - 2006
HOISINGTON - Nina Potter Nicholson, 101, died June 14 at Great Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center in Great Bend. She was born March 19, 1905, in Rinehart, Missouri, the daughter of George and Lillian (Greg) Potter. She married
Lee S. Nicholson on August 3, 1927, at Richards, Mo. He preceded in her death Dec. 20, 1976. She was an elementary school teacher from USD #431, retiring in 1972. She was a Hoisington resident since 1948 coming from Nevada, Missouri. Mrs. Nicholson was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Charter member P.E.O. Chapter GG, Sunday school teacher, Library board, Civic Club and Alturian Club all of Hoisington. Also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was a 1961 graduate of Fort Hays State University. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Lillian Kay Nicholson, sister Maxine Potter Maxwell and Granddaughter, Becky Nicholson. Survivors include two sons, Bill Nicholson and his wife Pattie of Hoisington, and Larry Nicholson and his wife Celia of Hays; one sister, Madge Potter Cox of Wichita; grandchildren, Michael Nicholson and his wife Tammy of Great Bend, Eric Nicholson and his wife Tracy of Ames, Iowa and Jill Nicholson-Crotty and her husband Sean of Columbia, Mo.; great grandchildren, Ryan Drew, Jordan, Addy Lynn, Noah Nicholson; step grandchildren Barry Tarlton and his wife Debbie of Woodstock, Ga. and Kris Tarlton and his wife Sara of Hoisington; and step great grandchildren, Macy and Luke Tarlton. Funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 17, at First United Methodist Church in Hoisington with the Rev. Wayne Flanders officiating. Burial will be at Hoisington cemetery in Hoisington. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today with the family receiving friends from 7 to 8 p.m. and 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, all at the funeral home. The casket will be closed at the church. Memorials are suggested to Kans for Kids or the Hoisington City Library in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, P.O. Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544. Funeral arrangements provided by Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home 415 N. Main / P.O. Box 146 Hoisington, KS 67544
Mathilda "Tillie" A. Meyeres Luerman
1906 - 2006
Mathilda 'Tillie' A. Meyeres Luerman, 100, died June 12 at Central Kansas Medical Center in Great Bend. She was born June 11, 1906, in Dubuque, the daughter of Pete J. Meyeres and Elizabeth (Korkish) Meyeres. She married
Herman C. Luerman on April 28, 1931, at Hoisington. He preceded in death on August 24, 1994. She was a homemaker. She was a lifetime resident of Barton County. She was a member of the St. Patrick Catholic Church, Altar Society and Eagles Auxiliary, all of Great Bend. Survivors include one son, John Luerman, Sr. of Susank; three sisters, Teresa Prosser of Great Bend, Clara Steiner of Great Bend, and Ann Hitschmann of Odin; three grandchildren, John Luerman, Jr., Andy Luerman and Billy Luerman; and six great-grandchildren, Anthony Luerman, Damon Luerman, J.J. Luerman, Shyla Luerman, Jay Luerman and Shelby Luerman. She was preceded in death three brothers, Frank, William and Steve Meyeres; and two sisters, Sophia Habiger and Marie Marquis. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Hoisington with Father Pascal Klein officiating. Vigil service will be Wednesday at 7 p.m.. at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington. Burial will be at the Holy Family cemetery in Odin. Visitation will be Wednesday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to the Holy Family cemetery in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, P.O. Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.
Dorothy Mildred Sutton
1917 - 2006
HOISINGTON - Dorothy Mildred Sutton, 89, died June 12 at Hutchinson Hospital in Hutchinson. She was born Feb. 15, 1917, at Pawnee, Okla., the daughter of Homer H. and Martha (Duckworth) Benson. She was a graduate of Winfield High School. She married
Daniel Boone Sutton on July 3, 1940, at Pawnee, Okla. He died Dec. 9, 1988. She was the retired owner of Dorothy's Beauty Shop. Mrs. Sutton was a member of the First United Methodist Church, past matron of the UNA Chapter #119 Order of the Eastern Star, past president of Business Professional Women and member of the Heritage Club, all of Hoisington. Survivors include two sons, Jerry Sutton of Hoisington, and Jonny Sutton of Flower Mound, Texas; two daughters Judy Sandritter of Hoisington, and Janie Reichuber of Wichita; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one sister, Dora Hines. Graveside service was held June 14 at the Hoisington cemetery with the Rev. Wayne Flanders officiating. Burial was at Hoisington cemetery in Hoisintgton. Memorials are suggested to American Heart Association or American Diabetes Association, both in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements provided by Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home 415 N. Main / P.O. Box 146 Hoisington, KS 67544
Mathilda "Tillie" A. Meyers Luerman
1906 -2006 Mathilda 'Tillie' A. Meyers Luerman, 100, died June 12 at Central Kansas Medical Center in Great Bend. She was born June 11, 1906, in Dubuque, the daughter of Pete J. Meyers and Elizabeth (Korkish) Meyers. She married
Herman C. Luerman on April 28, 1931, at Hoisington. He preceded her in death on August 24, 1994. She was a homemaker. She was a lifetime resident of Barton County. Mrs. Luerman was a member of the St. Patrick Catholic Church, Altar Society and Eagles Auxiliary, all of Great Bend. Survivors include one son, John Luerman, Sr. of Susank; three sisters, Teresa Proffer of Great Bend, Clara Steiner of Great Bend, and Ann Hitschmann of Odin; three grandchildren, John Luerman Jr., Andy Luerman and Billy Luerman; and six great-grandchildren, Anthony Luerman, Damon Luerman, J.J. Luerman, Shyla Luerman, Jay Luerman and Shelby Luerman. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Frank, William and Steve Meyers, and two sisters, Sophia Habiger and Marie Marquis. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Hoisington with Father Pascal Klein officiating. Vigil service will be at 7 tonight at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington. Burial will be at the Holy Family cemetery in Odin. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Holy Family cemetery in care of the funeral home. Funeral arrangements provided by Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home 415 N. Main, P.O. Box 146 Hoisington, KS 65744
Larry Batt
1951 - 2006
HOLYROOD - Larry Batt, 55, died June 12 at his residence in Holyrood. He was born Feb. 9, 1951, in Great Bend, the son of Robert and Alice (Ochs) Batt. He attended Police Academy in 1974 and Sheriff School in 1976. He married
Carla Phillips on Dec. 9, 1973, at Russell. He was the Chief of Police of Holyrood. He was formerly employed by the Ellsworth County Sheriff's office and Beloit Police Department, and former sheriff of Russell County. Batt was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Holyrood where he served on the Church Council on the building and grounds committee. He was a former member of Zion Lutheran Church in Beloit where he also served on the Church Council on the building and grounds committee. Survivors include his wife of the home; one son, Tim Batt of Bushton; one daughter Laurie Ann McQuade of Victoria; his mother, Alice Batt of Russell County; two brothers, Dale Batt of Russell County, Eugene Batt of Hoisington; two grandchildren; one step-granddaughter. Prayer service will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the church with the Rev. Debra Rains and the Rev. Mary Lou Klein officiating. Burial will be at the Hoisington cemetery. Visitation will be today from 5 to 8 p.m., and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., both at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the grandchildren's education fund in care of the funeral home. Funeral arrangements provided by Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home 415 N. Main / P.O. Box 146 Hoisington, KS 67544
Verne "Lynn" Schmitt
1946 - 2006
HAYS - Verne 'Lynn' Schmitt, 59, died June 12 at Hays Good Samaritan Center in Hays. He was born Nov. 30, 1946, at Great Bend, the son of Verne G. and Nelle Aline Austin Schmitt. He was a graduate of Great Bend High School, Kansas School of Barber in Kansas City and a diesel mechanics school in Kansas City. He was a diesel mechanic for Dowell Chemical from 1969 through 1987. He had been a Hays resident for three years, coming from Great Bend. Schmitt was of the Methodist faith and was a lifetime member of the American Legion Argonne Post No. 180 in Great Bend. Survivors include three sons, B.J. Schmitt and Eric Schmitt, both of Hays, and Ty Schmitt of Fayetteville, Ark.; two daughters, Monnie Schmitt of Hays and Kalli Schmitt of Louisburg; one brother, Robert Schmitt of Mission; and four grandchildren. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the First United Methodist Church in Great Bend with Pastoral Assistant Steve Thaden officiating. Interment will be at Pawnee Rock cemetery in Pawnee Rock. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at Bryant Funeral Home in Great Bend, with family to receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorials are suggested to Multiple Sclerosis Foundation or to the Family of Verne Lynn Schmitt, in care of the funeral home Funeral arrangements provided by Bryant Funeral Home 1425 Patton Road Great Bend, KS 67530
Ronald Eugene Ostrander
1937 - 2006
LARNED - Ronald Eugene Ostrander, 69, died June 11 at St. Joseph Long Term Care, Larned. He was born April 28, 1937, at Lewis, the son of Ralph E. and Fern Eva Atwood Ostrander. A longtime resident of Larned, he was a retired equipment operator at the Larned State Hospital. He belonged to the Church of the Nazarene, Larned. On June 21, 1964, he married
Judy Marie Fuhrman at Dodge City. She died Oct. 20, 1993. Survivors include two sons, Billy and wife Stephanie and Todd, all of Larned, one daughter, Lori Ostrander, Dodge City, one brother, Kenneth, Garfield, one sister, Coletta Meier, Larned, and three step grandchildren, Tiffany, Christopher and Amanda. He was preceded in death by a brother, Donald. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Church of the Nazarene, Larned, with Pastor Leroy E. Lyon presiding. Visitation will be form 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. today. Burial will be in Wayne cemetery, Lewis. Memorials may be sent to the church in care of Morell Funeral Home, P.O. Box 124, Larned, Kan. 67550-0124. Funeral arrangements provided by Morell Funeral Home P.O. Box 124 Larned, KS 67550
Donna Marie (Ritz) Bradt
1940 - 2006
FORSYTH, Mo. - Donna Marie (Ritz) Bradt, 65, died June 10. She was born Dec. 19, 1940, at Eureka, the daughter of Jonnie and Margaret (Smith) Jones. She graduated from Ellinwood High School in 1957. She moved to Parsons in 1966 and attended the Labette Community College where she obtained an associate's degree in business. She married
William 'Bill' Bradt on Feb. 27, 2005. She worked 20 years at Columbia Tec Tank as a secretary, retiring on June 1, 2005. Mrs. Bradt was a member of the First Foursquare Church at Parsons. Survivors include her husband of the home; three sons, Lee Ellis, James Ellis, and Matt Ellis, all of Parsons; one daughter, Lisa Ogdahl of Milaca, Minn.; four step-sons, Scott Bradt, Clarksville, Tenn., Brian Bradt of Humansville, Mo., Howard Bradt of Forsyth, Mo., and William J. Bradt of Canyon, Texas; one step-daughter, Michele Moshier of Canyon; one brother, Jonnie Jones of San Diego, Calif., one sister, Joyce Epperson of Noel, Mo., 25 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one sister, Cheryl Lumpkins. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Center Bethel Church with the Rev. Jack Blackwell officiating. Burial will be at a later date in western Kansas. Friends may call from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Carson-Wall Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to the Rock Youth Center of Parsons in care of the funeral home. Funeral arrangements provided by Carson-Wall Funeral Home 112 N. 26th St. Parsons, KS 67357
Frank Petz
1913 - 2006
ELLINWOOD - Frank Petz, 93, died June 11 at Woodhaven Care Center in Ellinwood. He was born Jan. 13, 1913, at Ellinwood, the son of Edwin A. Petz and Margaret Klepper. He married
Vera Holloway. She died. He married
Katherine Krom Hickel. She died in 2005. A lifetime Barton County resident living in Great bend and Ellinwood, he was retired from Barton County Highway Department. Mr. Petz was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Ellinwood. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II serving with the 119th Infantry in the European Theater. Survivors include two sons, Cleo and Mike Petz of Great Bend; one daughter, Janet Maneth of Great Bend; one step-son, Jerry Hickel of Great Bend; one step-daughter, Patty Green of Olathe; two brothers, Ray Petz of Ellinwood and Bob Petz of Ardmore, Okla.; one sister, Lorraine Petz of Ellinwood; six grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Elmer (Bud) and Edward; and one sister, LaVerna Herdt. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. today at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Ellinwood with the Rev. Charles Mazouch officiating. Burial will be at Lakin-Comanche District cemetery in Ellinwood. Memorials are suggested to Sunflower Diversified Foundation. Funeral arrangements provided by Kimple Funeral Home 113 N. Main Ellinwood, Ks 67526
Richard Lee Christiansen
1941 - 2006
ONTARIO, Calif. - Richard Lee Christiansen, 64, died May 31, 2006, at Ontario, Calif. He was born June 5, 1941. Survivors include three brothers, Ralph Christiansen of Murdock, and Jesse Christansen of Great Bend, and Gerald Christiansen of Hoisington; and one sister Mae Bollinger of Utica. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service was held Monday at Draper Mortuary in Ontario, Calif. Draper Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.
Paul D. Margheim
2006
ANDOVER - Paul D. Margheim, 51, a construction supplies sales manager, died Wednesday, June 7. A visitation with the family will be held from 6-8 p.m. Monday, with funeral services scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday, both in the Garden Chapel at Watson Funeral Home. Interment will follow at El Paso cemetery in Derby. He graduated from University of Kansas in 1979. He is survived by his loving wife, Debra; daughters, Nicole (Kurt) Brundage, Wichita, Mollye of the home; son, Jacob, of the home; parents, Marcie and Leonard Margheim, Derby; granddaughter, Kaylyn Brundage, Wichita; sisters, Patricia (Bob) Edwards, Mulvane, Lois (David) Sukolics, Overland Park; maternal grandmother, Edna Manke, Lyons; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Margheim Children's Educational Fund, c/o Intrust Bank. An online guest book is available at www.watsonfuneral.com. Funeral arrangements provided by Watson Funeral Home 3201 S. Webb Rd. Wichita, KS 67210
