Obituaries in Kansas Newspapers (arranged by city)
Elinor L. Haneke
1924 - 2006
GREAT BEND - Elinor L. Haneke, 81, died Aug. 23 at Central Kansas Medical Center in Great Bend. Graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the First United Methodist Church in Great Bend. Survivors and other arrangements will be announced at a later date by Bryant Funeral Home in Great Bend.
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-grandaughters. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Kenneth and Herman. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at the United Methodist Church in Garfield with Pastor Ken Walker presiding. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday at Morell Funeral Home in Larned. 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 620-285-2177
Jay R. Preston
1962-2006
GREAT BEND - Jay R. Preston, 43, of Great Bend, died Aug. 20 at Central Kansas Medical Center in Great Bend. He was born Oct. 6, 1962, in Lawrence, the son of Dr. Richard C. and Marilyn K. Ordway Preston. He graduated from Great Bend High School in 1980 and later graduated from Dodge City Community College. He attended the University of Kansas and transferred to Fort Hays State University. He married
Celesa Hawthorne on Sept. 18, 1993, in Great Bend. A resident of Great Bend since 1977, coming from Westpoint, N.Y., he was a truck driver for Logex in Great Bend. Preston was a member of First Congregational United Church of Christ in Great Bend. Survivors include his wife, of the home; two sons, Jordan and Jesse, both of the home; one daughter, Jaiden, of the home; one step-son, Timothy Schroeder of Great Bend; his parents, of Great Bend; and two sisters, Amy Guthrie of Stillwater, Okla., and Anne Paden of Great Bend. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with the Rev. William F. Johnson officiating. Burial will be in the Great Bend cemetery. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Western Kansas Football League, Great Bend Chapter, in care of the funeral home. Bryant Funeral Home 1425 Patton Road Great Bend, Ks. 67530
Eleanor V. Revell
1917 - 2006
GREAT BEND - Eleanor V. Revell, 89, of Great Bend, died Aug. 21 at Sandstone Nursing Center in Little River. She was born May 21, 1917, at Cherokee, Okla., the daughter of Elsie Stout and Roy L. Mullinix. She married
Roy W. Revell on Aug. 5, 1934, in Oklahoma City, Okla. He died Jan. 22, 2000. A Great Bend resident for most of her life, she was a homemaker. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law Rae Vivian and Gordon Zahradnik, Lyons; two grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Wilson City cemetery in Wilson, with the Rev. Dick Ogle officiating. Friends may call from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and 8 to 9 a.m. Friday at Foster Mortuary in Wilson. Memorials are suggested to Sandstone Heights Nursing Center in Little River, in care of the mortuary. Funeral arrangements provided by Foster Mortuary Inc. 610 24th Street Wilson, KS 67490-0205
Joseph N. Prusa
1914 - 2006
SALINA - Joseph N. Prusa, 92, died Aug. 22 at Wichita. He was born June 3, 1914, at Dubuque. He was a retired farmer. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Mathilda Prusa, of the home; son Joseph Edward Prusa, Desoto, Texas; five daughters, Mary Ann Bohm, Salina, Lisha Bauck, Leoti, Donna Harris, Blue Springs, Mo., Debora Bauck, Leoti, and Nancy Cowing, Leawood; 16 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Salina. Graveside service will follow at 2:30 p.m. at the St. Catherine Catholic cemetery in Dubuque. A vigil/rosary service will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday at Ryan Mortuary in Salina. Memorials are suggested to the Dubuque Heritage Fund for St. Catherine's cemetery or to the Red Cross, in care of the mortuary. Funeral arrangements provided by Ryan Mortuary 137 North Eighth Street Salina, KS 67401-2686
Christopher Michael Clark
1967 - 2006
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Christopher Michael Clark, 38, was tragically taken from his family and friends when his motorcycle was hit by a suspected drunk driver just before midnight on Friday, Aug. 4, at the intersection of Bijou Street and Union Boulevard. Christopher joined his soul mate, Heather Hope Clark, at 12:15 a.m. on Aug. 5. Chris was born on Sept. 4, 1967, in San Diego, Calif., and was a resident of Colorado Springs, Colo., since 1981. He recently became a welcomed member of local motorcycle enthusiasts with the purchase of his Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Chris is survived by his mother Barbara (Bobbi) Clark of Great Bend, his grandmother Betty Bangerter of Great Bend, his stepsons Christopher Edward Smith and Austin Robert Smith of Colorado Springs, and his Uncle George Clark of Auburn, Wash. He was preceded in death by his wife Heather Hope Clark, his father Joseph Clark, his sister Kathleen Ann Clark, his paternal grandparents Alfred and Anne Clark, his uncle Father John Clark and his maternal grandfather Howard Bangerter. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday at St. Johns Episcopal Church, 17th and Adams, Great Bend.
Lynette Kimzey Gearhart
1962 - 2006
HOISINGTON - Lynette Kimzey Gearhart, 43, died Aug. 17 at Cheyenne Meadows Living Center in Hoisington. She was born Oct. 19, 1962, in Wichita, the daughter of Rudy and Phyllis Patterson Gerberding. She married
Tim Kimzey, and later married
Brad Gearhart on Dec. 31, 2000, at Great Bend. A resident of Hoisington since 1994, she was a Licensed Practical Nurse and a homemaker. Mrs. Gearhart attended the Hoisington Bible Church in Hoisington. Survivors include her husband, Brad Gearhart, Hoisington; son Rudy Gearhart, of the home; daughters Sophia Kimzey and Katie Kimzey, both of the home; stepdaughters Rachuel Woodman, Wichita, and Melanie Gooch, Wellington; mother Phyllis Gerberding, Caldwell; brothers Gary and wife Virginia Gerberding, Caldwell, and Mike and wife Linda Gerberding, Clearwater. She was preceded in death by her father, Rudy Gerberding. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Hoisington Bible Church in Hoisington with the Rev. Gary Clark officiating. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Forest Park cemetery in Anthony. Friends may call from 1 to 6 p.m. Monday at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington and from 9:30 a.m. until service time Tuesday at the church. Memorials are suggested to Lynette Kimzey Gearhart Children Education Fund or Hoisington Bible Church, in care of the funeral home. Funeral arrangements provided by Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home 415 North Main, P.O. Box 146 Hoisington, KS 67544
Elizabeth Blanche Mize
1924 - 2006
HOLYROOD - Elizabeth Blanche Mize, 81, died Aug. 17 at Central Kansas Medical Center in Great Bend. She was born Sept. 7, 1924, at Kanopolis, the daughter of Lila Wakefield and Lindon Merrill. She married
Jess T. Mize Jr. on March 12, 1943, at Denver, Colo. He died July 31, 2003. A resident of Holyrood since 1950, recently moving to Great Bend, she was a medical aide at Good Samaritan Retirement Center. Mrs. Mize was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, Ladies Aide and American Legion Auxiliary, all of Holyrood. Survivors include two daughters, Lila M. Sohn and Zella Blanche Miz e, both of Great Bend; a sister, Madeline Tipton, Oklahoma City, Okla.; two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church in Holyrood, with the Rev. John Sharp officiating. Burial will be at the Kanopolis cemetery. Friends may call from 1 to 8 p.m. today at Parsons Funeral Home in Ellsworth, and 9 to 10 a.m. Monday at the church. Memorials are suggested to the church, in care of the funeral home. Funeral arrangements provided by Parsons Funeral Home 307 N. Lincoln Ave. Ellsworth, KS 67439
Milton L. Ochs
1921 - 2006
RANSOM - Milton L. Ochs, 85, died Aug. 17 at Kiowa County Memorial Hospital in Greensburg. He was born June 17, 1921, at Otis, the son of Henry S. and Anna Marie (Scheuerman) Ochs. He married
Verda Bauer on Aug. 16, 1968, at Ransom. They later divorced. A lifelong resident of Rush and Ness counties, he was a motor grader operator for the Ness County Road Department before his retirement. Ochs was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Trego Center, and former member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Otis. Survivors include one stepson, Douglas Gish, of Arnold; one stepdaughter, Debra Adkins, of Dighton; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two step-grandchildren, Matthew Adkins and Faydawn Adkins; four brothers, Ted Ochs, Solomon Ochs, Edwin Ochs and Rueben Ochs; and six sisters, Bertha Goerlitz, Martha Scott, Hanna Scott, Nima Steinert, Elnora Ruff and Olinda Steinert. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church in Otis, with the Rev. Bruce Adamson officiating. Burial will be in the Otis Lutheran cemetery in Otis. Friends may call from 9 to 9:50 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Memorials are suggested to the Milton L. Ochs Memorial Fund, in care of Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse. Funeral arrangements provided by Janousek Funeral Home 719 Pine La Crosse, KS 67548
William "Bill" A. Bartholomew
1926 - 2006
YUKON, Okla. - William A. Bartholomew, 80, passed away Aug. 13 at his home in Yukon, Okla., surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Great Bend on July 3, 1926, the son of the late Frank William and Mary Vianna (Fisher) Bartholomew. He married
Lois Back on Easter Sunday on April 6, 1947, in Great Bend, sharing over 59 wonderful years of marriage. A graduate of Great Bend High School, he later was a school board member, 4-H leader and was very active in the Future Farmers of America. A devoted farmer, he was awarded the Outstanding Young Farmer Award in 1959. Upon moving to Oklahoma in 1967, Bill became a Realtor and was a member of the Board of Realtors. Bill was a member of the United Methodist Church of the Good Shepherd in Yukon and loved gardening, fishing and traveling. Survivors include his wife Lois, of the home in Yukon; two sons, Bill Bartholomew and John Bartholomew and wife Peggy, both of Yukon; one daughter, Sharon Petersen and husband Scott of Yukon; 10 grandchildren, Kelsey Roberts and husband Greg, Dack Thomas and wife Selena, Kerri Newcomb, Ryan Bartholomew and wife Randi, Brian Pardew, Mandi Riley, Ivory Petersen, Jason Moen, Chad Petersen and Presten Petersen and wife Casey; and 12 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Clarence Bartholomew and Earl Bartholomew; one sister, Bettie Deemer; and son-in-law, Gary Thomas. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday at the United Methodist Church of the Good Shepherd, with Rusty Williams officiating. Burial was at the Yukon cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the United Methodist Church of the Good Shepherd, 10928 S.W. 15th St., Yukon, OK 73099, or the American Cancer Society, 8400 Silver Xing, Ste. H, Oklahoma City, OK 73132, Funeral arrangements provided by Yanda & Son Funeral Home P.O. Box 850119 Yukon, OK 73085
Dr. Terryl "Terry" Keith Schmitt
1943 - 2006
Dr. Terryl 'Terry' Keith Schmitt, 62, of Great Bend, died Aug. 17 at Great Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born Sept. 18, 1943, at Liberal, the son of Edward Charles and Gladys Grace (Reidnour) Schmitt. He married
Jeanne Muret on May 30, 1969, at Manhattan. He graduated from Liberal High School and Kansas State University, with a doctorate degree in veterinary medicine. He was formerly a veterinarian at the Hoisington Veterinary Hospital and a partner in the Ark Valley Veterinary Hospital in Great Bend. He was a resident of Hoisington from 1969 until moving to Great Bend in 1978. Schmitt was a member of First United Methodist Church, and served on the board of trustees and as chairman of the board of administration; a former member of Vine United Methodist; and a member of Kiwanis, 4-H and FFA, all of Hoisington. He was also a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Kansas Veterinary Association, KSU Alumni Association and was a judge for the Pony of America Association. Survivors include his wife, of the home; two sons, Allen Schmitt of Manhattan and Jason Schmitt of Warsaw, Poland; mother Gladys Schmitt, Liberal; two brothers, Dennis Schmitt and Lynn Schmitt, both of Liberal; a sister, Janet Schmitt of Liberal, and a granddaughter, Caitlin Schmitt. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward C. Schmitt; a brother, Larry Schmitt; and a sister, Betty Schmitt. Funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at First United Methodist Church in Hoisington, with the Rev. Wayne Flanders officiating. Burial will be at Walnut Valley cemetery in Barton County. Friends may call from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday and 9 to 11 a.m. Monday at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington, and from 11:30 a.m. until service time Monday at the church. The family will be receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to First United Methodist Church Organ Fund or Great Bend Health and Rehabilitation, in care of the funeral home. Funeral arrangements provided by Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home# 415 North Main, P.O. Box 146 Hoisington, KS 67544
Lori Deanne Kilian
1963 - 2006
RUSSELL - Lori Deanne Kilian, 42, died Aug. 16 at San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center in Alamosa, Colo. She was born Oct. 19, 1963, in Russell, the daughter of Dennis H. Kilian and Anita G. (Glick) Kilian-Driscoll. She graduated from Russell High School and attended Fort Hays State University, where she received a bachelor's degree in nursing. After graduation she moved to Wichita, where she worked as a high risk labor and delivery nurse. She moved back to Russell in 2004. Survivors include one son, Joey Aramburu of Wichita; five daughters, Kiera Hogan of Haysville, Aftan Hogan of Russell, Heidi Hogan and McKenzie Hogan, both of Valley Center, and Lexy Aramburu of Wichita; her father Dennis H. Kilian, mother Anita G. Driscoll, and step-father Jack Driscoll, all of Russell; one brother Tony Kilian of Russell; step-sister Nancy Poche of Russell; step brother William Dole of Russell; grandmother Ada Wanamaker of Russell; one grandchild and special friend Mitch Cobb of Russell. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Monday at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell. Burial will follow at the Russell City cemetery. Friends may call from noon to 8 p.m. on Sunday at the mortuary. Funeral arrangements are provided by Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary & Monuments 610 N. Maple Russell, Ks. 67655
Christopher Michael Clark
1967 - 2006
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Christopher Michael Clark, 38, was tragically taken from his family and friends when his motorcycle was hit by a suspected drunk driver just before midnight on Friday, August 4, at the intersection of Bijou Street and Union Boulevard. Christopher joined his soul mate, Heather Hope Clark, at 12:15 a.m. on Aug. 5. Chris was born on Sept. 4, 1967, in San Diego, Calif., and was a resident of Colorado Springs, Colo., since 1981. He recently became a welcomed member of local motorcycle enthusiasts with the purchase of his Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Chris is survived by his mother Barbara (Bobbi) Clark of Great Bend, his grandmother Betty Bangerter of Great Bend, his step-sons Christopher Edward Smith and Austin Robert Smith of Colorado Springs, and his Uncle George Clark of Auburn, Wash. He was preceded in death by his wife Heather Hope Clark, his father Joseph Clark, his sister Kathleen Ann Clark, his paternal grandparents Alfred and Anne Clark, his uncle Father John Clark and his maternal grandfather Howard Bangerter. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday at St. Johns Episcopal Church, 17th and Adams, Great Bend.
Frances Marie Habiger
1933 - 2006
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Frances Marie Habiger, 73, died Aug. 10 at her home in Colorado Springs of heat failure. She was born April 26, 1933, in Portsmith, Ohio, the daughter of William and Miriam Spicer Chapman. She married
George F. Habiger on April 17, 1971, in Redwood City, Calif. He died Dec. 26, 1996. She graduated from St. Mary of the Valley High School in 1952 and from Marylhurst College in Oregon. She joined the St. Mary of the Valley convent as Sister Mary Gregory until she resigned in 1961. She was a school teacher for the Department of Defense, teaching children on the Air Force Bases in Japan, France and Germany. Mrs. Habiger was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church in Colorado Springs, the National Education Association, the American Association of University Women and the Alzheimer's Steering Committee of Colorado Springs. Survivors include one daughter Mary Jane Duncan, and four grandchildren, Alastair, Danika, Clara and William, all of Sequim, Wash. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert L. Chapman and Willliam R. Chapman, and two sisters, Dorothy Geppert and Eileen Hexem. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Aug. 26, at Pauline Chapel, 2 Park Ave., Colorado Springs, with Father James Roth officiating. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. on Aug. 24 at Lyons Municipal cemetery. She will be buried beside her husband. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Rice County Community Foundation, in care of the funeral home. A special thank you goes out to family, friends and professionals who have ministered to Frances over the many years as her health continued to decline. Funeral arrangements are provided by Sillin Funeral Homes & Granite Memorials 214 West Ave. South Lyons, Ks. 67554
Father Dennis L. Reed
1941-2006
SPEARVILLE - Reverend Father Dennis L. Reed, 64, died Aug. 16 at the Catholic Care Center in Wichita. He was born on Nov. 11, 1941, in Hardtner, the son of George Franklin and Laura Margaret (Bell) Reed. Following studies at Conception Seminary, he was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Dodge City by the Most Reverend Marion F. Forst on June 7, 1969. He was assistant pastor at St. Rose in Great Bend, Sacred Heart Cathedral in Dodge City, St. Bernadette in Kansas City, Mo., and Coronation of Our Lady in Grand View, Mo. He was pastor of St. John the Apostle, St. John with St. Francis Xavier in Seward; Sacred Heart in Ness City; St. Nicholas in Kinsley with Sts. Peter and Paul, North Kinsley, St. Mary's in Hodgeman County, and St. George in Bucklin; St. Dominic in Garden City with St. Stanislaus in Ingalls; Sacred Heart of Jesus in Larned with St. Bernard in Belpre; and St. John the Baptist in Spearville with St. Lawrence in Jetmore and St. Anthony in Hansten. During his priesthood he also served the diocese on the Liturgy Commission, Diocesan Personnel Board, Diocesan School Board, Presbyteral Council as a Consultor and the Priests Trust Fund Board. While on sabbatical studies in Rome he was received in audience by Pope John Paul II. While his greatest joys were the priestly ministry, family and friends, he was a reader of history, lover of the arts and traveled extensively. He was a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus. Survivors include one brother, Gary L. Reed of Medicine Lodge; one niece, Tracy Schmidt and her husband Jeff of Ponder, Texas; two grand-nephews, one grand-niece and many other family members, including a special aunt, Mary Hommertzheim of Medicine Lodge. He was preceded in death by his parents; a nephew, Clint Alan Reed; a niece and a grand-nephew. Vigil service will be at 7 p.m. on Sunday at St. John the Baptist Church in Spearville, with Father Ted Stoecklein presiding. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. on Monday at St. John the Baptist Church with Bishop Ronald Gilmore presiding. Cremation will follow with burial of ashes at St. Columba cemetery in Conception, Mo. Memorials are suggested to the Priests Retirement Fund, St. John the Baptist Memorial Fund or Conception Abbey in care of the funeral home. Funeral arrangements are provided by Minnis Mortuary Box 516 Bucklin, Ks. 67834
