Obituaries in Kansas Newspapers (arranged by city)
Wauneta Fae Bodenhamer
1915 - 2006
ST. JOHN - Wauneta Fae Bodenhamer, 90, of Lyons, died July 2, 2006, at the Lyons Hospital in Lyons, Kan. She was born Sept. 11, 1915, at Hoisington, the daughter of Gilbert H. and Opal Mattie (Christy) Sette. She was a retired office clerk. She was a resident of St. John from 1948 to 1999, and of Lyons from 1999 to the present. Mrs. Bodenhamer was a member of the First Baptist Church in St. John. On March 14, 1933, she married
Fred Wilson Bodenhamer at Wichita. He preceded her in death on Feb. 26, 1988. Survivors include a son, Richard LaRoy Bodenhamer and wife Laura Ellene of Lyons; a daughter, Wanda NaDean Bailey and husband Colin Edward Alec of Barton Mills, England; a brother, Glenn Hugh Sette, Edmond, Okla., a sister, Cleo Joyce Buckman, Buhler, four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by both parents, her husband, and a sister, Bette Nadine Heinz. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church in St. John, with Pastor Brent Bodenhamer presiding. Burial will be in the Fairview Park cemetery, St. John. There will be no public visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to First Baptist Church or Hospice Care of Kansas, in care of Minnis Chapel, St. John. Funeral arrangements provided by Minnis Chapel 526 E. 4th Street. P.O. Box 34 St. John, KS 67576
Barbara Seyfert
1940 - 2006
SALINA - Barbara Seyfert, 66, died June 29 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. She was born June 26, 1940, at Lyons, the daughter of Charles Webster and Capitola May (Boyd) Hood. She graduated from Claflin High School, then attended Oklahoma Baptist University and graduated from Emporia State University. She retired as an elementary teacher at Grace E. Stewart Elementary school in Salina. She taught her first year in Fayetteville, N.C., and the last 34 years in various Salina elementary schools. Mrs. Seyfert was a member of the National Education Association, Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority and the Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority. She attended the First Southern Baptist Church in Salina. Survivors include her husband, Ivan Seyfert, of the home; her mother; daughter Lori Radiel, Salina; son Scott Seyfert, Salina; sister Patricia Boline, Austin, Texas; and three grandsons. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church in Salina with the Rev. Larry DeLay officiating. Interment will be at the Roselawn Memorial Park in Salina. Friends may call from 1 to 5 p.m. today, with the family receiving friends from 1 to 2 p.m. at Carlson-Ford-Geisendorf Funeral Home in Salina. Memorials are suggested to Salina Education Foundation, 1511 Gypsum, Salina, KS 67401. Funeral arrangements provided by Carlson-Ford-Geisendorf Funeral Home 500 S. Ohio Salina, KS 67401
David Stricker
1911 - 2006
HOISINGTON - David Stricker, 94, died June 30 at Cheyenne Meadows Living Center in Hoisington. He was born Nov. 3, 1911, at Happyland, Canada, the son of John Henry and Eva (Kraft) Stricker. He married
Esther Rohn on April 11, 1937, at Trego Center. She died on Oct. 8, 2003. A resident of Hoisington since 2000, moving from Trego County, he was a retired farmer. Stricker was a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Hoisington. Survivors include son Ron and wife Elma Stricker of Hoisington; grandson Jerry Stricker, Hoisington; great-grandson Kyler Stricker, Royce City, Texas; and sister Mary Marcy, Leoti. He was preceded in death by four sisters, Lydia Mai, Emma Naiman, Hanna Naiman and Esther Tuxhorn; and one brother, Adam LeRoy Stricker. Funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington, with Pastor Richard Monson officiating. Burial will be at Hoisington cemetery in Hoisington. Friends may call from 1 to 8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until service time Monday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Emmanuel Lutheran Church or Kans For Kids, in care of the funeral home. Funeral arrangements provided by Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home 415 North Main, P.O. Box 146 Hoisington, KS 67544
Beatrice Steinert
1919 - 2006
CLAFLIN - Beatrice Steinert, 87, died June 30 at Russell Regional Hospital in Russell. She was born Feb. 22, 1919, in Russell County, the daughter of John and Johanna E. (Donovan) Venus. She married
Wilbert O. Steinert on July 26, 1938, at Longmont, Colo. He died July 19, 1981. A resident of Claflin since 1970, coming from Russell County, she was a homemaker. Mrs. Steinert was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and Altar Society, both of Claflin. Survivors include six sons: Roger Steinert and wife Kay, Bushton, Lloyd Steinert and wife Susan, Merritt Island, Fla. Jim Steinert and wife Cheryl, Lyons, Carl Steinert and wife Clydell, Bushton, Roy Steinert and wife Jeanette, Hutchinson, and Don Steinert and wife Jane, Claflin; two daughters, Judy Schmidtberger and husband Paul, Russell, and Mary Steinert, Lawrence; a sister, Sister Venard Venus; 32 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Chet Venus and Raymond Venus, three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Claflin with Father Daniel Scheetz officiating. Vigil will be at 7 tonight at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington. Burial will be at Fairview cemetery in Galatia. Friends may call from 1 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children's Hospital or Southwind Hospice or Claflin Ambulance Service, all in care of the funeral home. Funeral arrangements provided by Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home 415 North Main, P.O. Box 146 Hoisington, KS 67544
Mildred D. Katzenmeier
1913 - 2006
CLAFLIN - Beatrice Steinert, 87, died June 30 at Russell Regional Hospital in Russell. She was born Feb. 22, 1919, in Russell County, the daughter of John and Johanna E. (Donovan) Venus. She married
Wilbert O. Steinert on July 26, 1938, at Longmont, Colo. He died July 19, 1981. A resident of Claflin since 1970, coming from Russell County, she was a homemaker. Mrs. Steinert was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and Altar Society, both of Claflin. Survivors include six sons: Roger Steinert and wife Kay, Bushton, Lloyd Steinert and wife Susan, Merritt Island, Fla. Jim Steinert and wife Cheryl, Lyons, Carl Steinert and wife Clydell, Bushton, Roy Steinert and wife Jeanette, Hutchinson, and Don Steinert and wife Jane, Claflin; two daughters, Judy Schmidtberger and husband Paul, Russell, and Mary Steinert, Lawrence; a sister, Sister Venard Venus; 32 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Chet Venus and Raymond Venus, three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Claflin with Father Daniel Scheetz officiating. Vigil will be at 7 tonight at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington. Burial will be at Fairview cemetery in Galatia. Friends may call from 1 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children's Hospital or Southwind Hospice or Claflin Ambulance Service, all in care of the funeral home. Funeral arrangements provided by Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home 415 North Main, P.O. Box 146 Hoisington, KS 67544
Richard K. "Dick" Teichgraeber
1928-2006
EUREKA - Richard K. 'Dick' Teichgraeber, 77, died at his home in Eureka on Sunday, Aug. 27. Dick was born Nov. 9, 1928, in Reece, Kan., the son of William E. and Mary Barbara (Heap) Teichgraeber. As a young adult he participated in football at Eureka High School. He earned a football scholarship at the University of Oklahoma and competed in boxing while pursuing a degree in petroleum engineering. Dick was unable to finish his degree due to financial reasons, but always maintained his Boomer Sooner pride. After college, between 1950 and 1956, Dick owned and operated restaurants in Severy, Madison and Hamilton, Kan. This experience taught him a lot about hard work and customer satisfaction and the rewards of good cooking. In January 1949 Dick married
Wanda Lee Leatheburry. On March 26, 1950, Dick was united in marriage to Helen Patricia Hughes. She preceded him in death on Dec. 15, 1995. In 1956 he formed a company called Eureka Drilling Company and entered the oil industry as a contract driller. The major portion of Dick's work experience would be focused on the oil and gas industry. He owned and operated several companies over the next 50 years of his life. They included Teichgraeber Oil Company, Eureka Drilling Company, Cardwell Supply, International Petroleum Services, and Roket Well Service. During the same period of time he received numerous awards for exporting the Cardwell product line to all parts of the world. He seldom returned without an elaborate story of dealing with foreign dignitaries and new found friends. Dick's principles were guided by Dale Carnegie and when it came to selling and negotiating he was unbeatable. Dick also excelled in ranching and horse racing. Memberships include the Christ Lutheran Church, Board of Directors for the American Quarter Horse Association, Kansas Quarter Horse Association, Kansas Horsemen's Association, Kansas Thoroughbred Association, Greenwood County Cattlemen's Association, Piedmontese Association of the US, Greenwood County Midian Shrine, Babson Midwest Memorial Foundation, Butler and Greenwood county historical societies, Kansas Independent Oil and Gas Association, Eastern Kansas Oil and Gas Association, Eureka Country Club, Eureka alumni, Greenwood County Fair Association and Board Member and the International Trade Council of Mid America. He received the Kansas Quarter Horse Association President Award and Outstanding Service Award, Small Business Person of the Year, Kansas Oil Museum Hall of Fame and Republican of the Year. He was a former director of the Citizens State Bank, a spokesperson for the Houston National Bank and was a recognized force who brought pari-mutuel racing to Kansas. Most of Dick's passion for living was evident by his love for his family. He always had time to offer advice and support to his family and friends. Richard Koenig Teichgraeber will be fondly remembered by everyone who crossed his path. Survivors include two sons, William K. Teichgraeber and his wife Mary, and Arthur C. Teichgraeber and his wife Heidi, all of Eureka; two daughters, Kelly Rains of Wichita and Teresa McClanahan of El Dorado; 13 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister Martha. The Celebration of his Life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Christ Lutheran Church in Eureka. Memorials have been established with the American Quarter Horse Association or to Christ Lutheran Church. Kirby-Morris Funeral Home in El Dorado is assisting the family with their arrangements. Condolences may be sent to kirbymorrisfuneralhome.com Kirby-Morris Funeral Home 224 West Ash El Dorado, Ks. 67402
David L. Harmon
1932 - 2006
CENTERTON, Ark. - David L. Harmon, 74, of Centerton, Ark., passed away Aug. 25, at his home. He was born April 15, 1932, in Great Bend, the son of Luther Harmon and Mable Schloemer Harmon. He was a member of Rogers First Church of the Nazarene and enjoyed being outdoors, fishing and hiking. He was retired from the NCR Corporation and was an Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister and two brothers. He is survived by his wife, Betty Harmon of the home; two sons, Martin Harmon and wife Mary of Altus, Okla., and John Harmon and wife Margaret of Colorado Springs, Colo.; three daughters, Wanda Jackson and husband Dan of Omaha, Neb., Sharon Overton and husband David of Orlando, Fla., and Katherine Barnard and husband Brian of St. Louis, Mo.; one brother, Melvin Harmon of Hoisington; and two sisters, Donna Cape of Great Bend and Hazel Lotring of Connecticut. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at Rogers First Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Alan Johnson officiating. Memorials may be made to Rogers First Church of the Nazarene Building Fund, 1599 W. Olive St., Rogers, AR 72756. Funeral arrangements provided by Rollins Funeral Home 1401 Hudson Road Rogers, Arkansas 72756
Louise Kimball
1912 - 2006
Louis Kimball, 94, of Great Bend, died Aug. 30 at Clara Barton Hospital in Hoisington. She was born Feb. 8, 1912, at Mankato, the daughter of John and Glenna White Postlethwaite. She married
Jay Kimball in May 1934 at Jewell. He died May 21, 1985. A longtime resident of Great Bend, she was a homemaker, bookkeeper and co-owner of Western Auto, Glenwood Springs, Colo. Mrs. Kimball was of the Methodist faith. Survivors include one son, Jay L. Kimball, Great Bend; one daughter, Carol Schrepel, Hoisington; one sister, Betty Postlethwaite, Denver, Colo.; six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Johnny Postlethwaite and Henry Postlethwaite. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Bryant Funeral Home in Great Bend, with the Rev. Wayne Flanders officiating. Burial will be at the Great Bend cemetery. Friends may call from 1 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Clara Barton Foundation, in care of the funeral home. Funeral arrangements provided by Bryant Funeral Home 1425 Patton Road Great Bend, KS 67530
Aileen L. Spatz
1917-2006 BELOIT '“ Aileen L. Spatz, 88, died Aug. 28 at Mitchell County Hospital Long Term Care Unit in Beloit. She was born Nov. 8, 1917, on a farm near Beloit. She was a farm wife. Survivors include: Two step daughters, Cindy Balthazor of Russell and Sheila Hein of Hoisington; one brother, Virgil English of Beloit; two sisters, Eula Wilson of Bellflower, Calif., and Vonna Nelson of Assaria; and three step grandchildren, Teryn Balthazor of Russell, and Douglas Hein and Shawn Hein, both of Hoisington. She was preceded in death by her first husband John Wilson, her second husband Ben Spatz and step grandson Kirk Balthazor. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Beloit United Methodist Church. Burial will be at Elmwood cemetery in Beloit. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at McDonald Funeral Home in Beloit. Memorials are suggested to Solomon Valley Hospice or Wilson Scholarship at the church. Funeral Arrangements provided by McDonald Funeral Home 910 North Campbell Beloit, Kan. 67420
Charles J. Musser
1923 - 2006
Charles J. Musser, 83, of Great Bend, died Aug. 27 at Central Kansas Medical Center in Great Bend. He was born on April 24, 1923, in Welch, Okla., the son of Charles D. and Grace Hawkins Hood. He married
Virginia Decker on December 24, 1943 at Hondo, Texas. He was a resident of Great Bend since 1983, coming from Enid, Okla. Before retiring he was a store supervisor for Everitt Lumber Company of Great Bend and Salina. Musser was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Enid. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps in World War II. Survivors include his wife, of the home; two daughters, Barbara Anne Hill and Patricia Lou Handzo, both of Great Bend; three grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, James H. Musser, and one sister, Pauline Phillips. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Great Bend with the Rev. Julie Shields officiating. Burial will be at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday at Enid Memorial Park in Enid. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at Bryant Funeral Home in Great Bend. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association, in care of the funeral home. Bryant Funeral Home 1425 Patton Road Great Bend, Ks. 67530
Charles L. Lewis
1946 - 2006
Charles L. Lewis, 59, of Great Bend, died Aug. 28 at Central Kansas Medical Center in Great Bend. He was born Oct. 18, 1946, in Kingman, the son of Imogene Mayberry. He married
Pamela S. Johansen on Nov. 1, 1985, at Great Bend. He was a resident of Great Bend since 1983, coming from Hays. Lewis was the co-owner of L -L Motorsports. A member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3111, he was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the U.S. Air Force as a pilot. Survivors include his wife, of the home; one son, Jeremy Lewis and wife Melanie of Great Bend; a step-brother, Harry Minor of Wichita; and two aunts, Rachel Willliams and Geraldine Lawson, both of Great Bend. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday at Bryant Funeral Home in Great Bend, with Pastor Chuck Smith officiating. Burial will be at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens in North Platte, Neb. Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the CKMC Foundation Inc. for the benefit of Heartland Cancer Center Patient Endowment Fund, in care of the funeral home. Bryant Funeral Home 1425 Patton Road Great Bend, Ks. 67530
Elinor L. Haneke
1924 - 2006
Mrs. Elinor L. (Brining) Haneke, 81, Great Bend, Kan., passed away on Wednesday morning, Aug. 23, at her home. Elinor was born on Nov. 13, 1924, to Helen L. and J. Wesley Brining in Kiowa, Barber County, Kan. Elinor married
Ralph Haneke on Feb. 16, 1950. In 1951, their son James Craig was born, followed by their daughter Belinda Beth in 1953. A life-long resident of Great Bend, Elinor received her bachelor's and master's degrees from Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kan. Except for a four-year hiatus when her children Craig and Beth were small, Elinor taught in Great Bend schools for a total of 42 years, earning the respect and admiration of her students and colleagues. In 1993 Elinor retired from teaching and devoted her time to volunteering in a variety of community organizations. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Great Bend, P.E.O., Fort Hays State Alumni board, president of the Half-Century Club Endowment Board, Red Hat Society, Great Bend Theatre Board, Golden Girls and was also a strong advocate for animal rights and nature conservancy. Elinor loved cooking, hosting and organizing parties and events, and enjoyed spending time in her many gardens, surrounded by the creatures she loved. She was also an avid reader. She was preceded in death by her parents and her daughter, Beth. She is survived by her husband, Ralph A. Haneke of the home, her son, Craig Haneke of Great Bend, her three grandchildren, Lindsey, Sarah and Jordan, and her four great grandchildren, Connor, Cara, Kylee and Collin, all of the Kansas City area. She will be dearly missed by many family members and friends. Visitation will be held Sunday, Aug. 27, 2006, from 2 to 8 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home. Graveside service will be held at Monday, Aug. 28, at Great Bend cemetery at 9:30 a.m., followed by a memorial service at 10:30 a.m. at First United Methodist Church of Great Bend with the Rev. Gary Brooks and the Rev. Steve Thaden officiating. The family invites guests to a luncheon at the Haneke home following the service. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests memorials be given to the Elinor L. Haneke Scholarship Fund, c/o First United Methodist Church, 2123 Forest, Great Bend, KS 67530. Funeral arrangements provided by Bryant Funeral Home 1425 Patton Road Great Bend, KS 67530
Eldon M. Collier
1922 - 2006
BURRTON - Eldon M. Collier, 84, died Aug. 23, at Wichita. He was born Jan. 16, 1922, at Mt. Hope, the son of William A. and Ella Fay Hulbert Collier. He married
Florence Wise, who preceded him in death. He was a retired truck driver. Collier was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Collier is survived by three sons and their spouses, Ron Collier and Linda Clark of Lyons, Dave and Gloria Collier of Hoisington, and Bill and Dana Collier of Wichita; a daughter and her husband, Kay and Dan Rinke of Murdock; 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Wulf-Ast Mortuary in Mt. Hope, with the Rev. H. Gene Allen Jr. officiating. Interment will be at Mt. Hope cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Haysville Senior Center, in care of the mortuary. Funeral arrangements provided by Wulf-Ast Mortuary 120 N. King Mt. Hope, KS 67108
Harold Dean Stude
1925 - 2006
GARFIELD - Harold Dean Stude, 80, died Aug. 20 at Western Plains Medical Complex in Dodge City. He was born Aug. 28, 1925, at Garfield, the son of Fred and Lena Blume Stude. He married
Rose Marie Skiff on Aug. 18, 1949, at Denver, Colo. A longtime resident of Garfield, he was a farmer and stockman. Stude was a member of the United Methodist Church, Tony Asher American Legion Post No. 300, past Lion Club, past Garfield School Board and past Orange Township Board, all of Garfield. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Survivors include his wife, of the home; one son Michael of Garfield; one brother Melburn of Garfield; two grandsons, Nathan of Larned and Tyrone of Chicago, Ill.; and two great-granddaughters. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Kenneth and Herman. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday at Morell Funeral Home in Larned. Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 2 at the United Methodist Church in Garfield with Pastor Ken Walker presiding. Cremation will take place after viewing. Burial will be in the Garfield cemetery. Memorials may be sent to the Garfield United Methodist Church, in care of the funeral home. Funeral arrangements provided by Morell Funeral Home# P.O. Box 124 Larned, Ks. 67550-0124
Gregory David Richards
1984 - 2006
Gregory David Richards, 21, died Aug. 23 at his home in Great Bend. He was born Aug. 28, 1984, in Oahu, Hawaii, the son of John David and Karen Kinzie Richards. He married
Bryanda Delgadillo on Aug. 13, 2005, at Pawnee Rock. A resident of Great Bend since 2003, coming from Houston, Texas, and Pawnee Rock, he worked for TNT Renovations. Survivors include his wife, Bryanda Richards, of the home; mother Karen Kinzie, Houston, Texas; two brothers, Jeremy Richards, Norman, Okla., and Anthony Soto, Houston, Texas; sister Taylor Richards, Norman, Okla.; grandfather Ron Richards, Larned; mother-in-law and father-in-law Gustavo and Retha Delgadillo, Pawnee Rock; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Shaun and Breauna Elmore, Great Bend; brothersin-law Steven Delgadillo and Scott Delgadillo, both of Pawnee Rock; uncle Gaylon Harman, Lansing; aunt Sheila Richards, Pawnee Rock; nephew Alex Elmore, Great Bend; and cousins Garrett Harman, Pawnee Rock, Rachelle Harman, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Cassandra Richards, Satana. He was preceded in death by his father, grandmother Mary Richards, and grandparents Michael and Barbara Kinzle. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Bryant Funeral Home in Great Bend with Father Bernard Felix officiating. Interment will be at the Larned cemetery in Larned. Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Gregory Richards Memorial Fund, in care of the funeral home. Funeral arrangements provided by Bryant Funeral Home 1425 Patton Road Great Bend, KS 67530
