Obituaries in Kansas Newspapers (arranged by city)
David Lee DuBois
1958 - 2006
IDAHO SPRINGS Colo. - David Lee DuBois, 47, died Aug. 3, of a heart attack in Idaho Springs Colo. DuBois was born on Oct. 2, 1958 in Great Bend, Kan. to Don and Mayme DuBois. DuBois lived in Great Bend and Santanta, Kan. during his childhood. DuBois then resided in Dodge City, Kan. from 1976-1980; Wichita, Kan. in 1981; Hope, Kan. from 1981-1982; Pocatella, Idaho from 1982-1983; Woodlin, Colo. from 1983-1984; Highland, Kan. from 1984-1986; Horton, Kan. from 19861989; Olsburg, Kan. from 1989-1990; Greensburg, Kan. from 1990-1991; Valley Falls, Kan. from 1991-1995; Idaho Springs, Colo. from 1995-1998; Almena, Kan. from 1998-2000; Jennings, Kan. from 2000-2002; Weskan, Kan. from 2002-2004, and Thousand Oaks, Calif. from 2004-2006. David graduated from Satanta High School in 1976, and went on to receive a bachelor's degree in secondary education from St. Mary's of the Plains College in Dodge City. DuBois later received a masters degree in administration from Fort Hays State University, and was working toward a doctorate in education at Kansas State University. He worked as a teacher, administrator and coach. He was recently hired as the Chief of Staff for the Center for Civic Education. DuBois married
Tami Rae Zordel on March 25, 1982 in Herrington, Kan. They were blessed with three children. He enjoyed his children and granddaughters, coaching football, watching sports, fishing, and entertaining with friends. DuBois is survived by his wife, Tami Rae DuBois; his parents, Don and Mayme DuBois; sons, Wes (Ann) DuBois and Clay DuBois, both of Salina, Kan.; a daughter, Whitney DuBois and her fiancé, Blake Fischer of Salina; mother-in-law, Esther Zordel of Dodge City, Kan.; sister, Diane (Dennis) Fillpot of Jacksonville, N.C.; brother, Dan DuBois of Wichita; brothers-in-law, Allen Zordel of Topeka, Kan., and Michael Zordel of Idaho Springs, one sister-in-law, Julie Zordel of Dodge City; two grandchildren, Abigail and Madison; six nieces and four nephews. Pallbearers are Bill Arnold, Bob Warmack, Alecs Washington of Idaho Springs, Jon Fore of Denver, Colo.; Bob Lemming of Thousand Oaks Calif.; James Collins of Atchinson, Kan.; Chuck Lozer of Satanta, Tom Nelson of Olsburg, Kan., Bob Sloop of Valley Falls, Kan.; and Larry Lysell, of Belleville, Kan. A viewing will be held at 9 a.m., Thursday, August 10 at Clear Creek Middle School with a memorial service at 10 a.m. Graveside services will follow at Idaho Springs cemetery. A reception will be held at the middle school after the services. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Dave DuBois Memorial Fund PO Box 892, Idaho Springs, Colorado Funeral services provided by Hegmann Funeral Service, Inc. P.O. Box 2017 Idaho Springs, CO 80452
Betty Ann Marie (Rauscher) Malek
1951 - 2006
Betty Ann Marie Malek, 55, of Great Bend died Aug. 6, at her home. She was born January 6, 1951 in Wagner S.D. the daughter of Andrew and Lilly Mary (Kokesh) Rauscher. She married
Edward J. Malek Feb. 14, 1986 in Kirwin. She was a resident of Great Bend. Survivors include two sons, Jeff Rauscher of Luray, and Kevin Malek of Victoria; two daughters, Debra K. Contreras of Dodge City, and Stacie R. Vonfrieling of Great Bend; mother Lilly M. Rauscher; three brothers, Gary Rauscher, Big Stone, S. D., Vern Rauscher of Juno, Alaska, and Tom Rauscher of Denison Iowa; one sister Carol Cullens of Hinton, Iowa, and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by an infant sister Mary Rauscher, and her father Andrew Rauscher. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, at the First Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Robert Castile presiding. Interment will be in Great Bend cemetery North. Visitations will be 12 to 8 p.m. tomorrow with family receiving friends from 7 to 8 p.m. at Charter Funerals Chapel, Great Bend. Memorials are suggested to the Betty Ann Marie Malek Memorial fund in care of the funeral home. Funeral services provided by Charter Funerals 2115 Washington Great Bend, KS. 67530
Hazel E. Schroeder
1921 - 2006
MCPHERSON - Hazel E. Schroeder, 85, died Aug. 8, at Infinia Health Center, McPherson. She was born June 13, 1921 in Panora, Iowa, the daughter of Herbert W. Jestice and Leota A. Bryun. She married
William M. Tom Embrey, later divorced. She then married
Lawrence J. Schroeder on Nov. 14, 1987 in McPherson. He died on Dec. 11, 1990. She was a retired nurse's aid working at a hospital in Perry, Iowa, and at the Veteran's Hospital in Des Moines, and in the kitchen of the McPherson Senior Center. She was a resident of McPherson since 1979, coming from Woodward Iowa. Mrs. Schroeder was member of the First Christian Church, and McPherson Senior Center Kichenette Band. Survivors include five sons, Lewis Embrey of Claflin, James Embrey of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Tom Embrey and John Embrey both of McPherson, and Jerald Embrey of Des Moines, three daughters, Margaret Dailey of Gilmore City, Iowa, Marilyn Hysell of Las Vegas, Nev., and Caroline Poindexter of Madrid Iowa; and brother Wayne Jestice of St. Joseph, Mo., 20 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter Mary Upchurch, step-sons Robert, Jack, and Richard Embrey, granddaughter Annette Embrey, grandson Edward Vaughn, great-granddaughters, Jessica Marie Ivy and Jill Dailey, two sisters, Mildred Pauline Brown and Opal Scheiman, and daughter-in-law Sue Embrey. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be at Excelsior cemetery in rural Marquette. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday at Stockham Family Funeral Home. Family will be receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the church or the Infinia Health Center. Funeral services provided by Stockham Family Funeral Home 205 N. Chestnut McPherson, KS. 67460
Gail Wayne Campbell
1926 - 2006
RUSSELL -Gail Wayne Campbell, 80, died Aug., 4 at the Wheatland Nursing Home in Russell after a longtime illness. He was born March 22, 1926 in Caney, the son of Edward Bruce and Alice Mae (Groomes) Campbell. He lived in Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas, attending high school in Russell. He married
Wilma H. Barker on Oct. 7, 1944 in Wichita. She preceded him in death on Dec. 27, 2005. He worked as a derrick hand in the oil fields in Texas, Colorado, and Kansas., before selling insurance in Russell in 1956. In 1966 he was a surveyor for a mining company in New Mexico and Casper Wyoming. In 1977 he was the owner and operator of a service station in Los Lunas N. M. In 1987 he returned to Russell to manage the Country Lane Mobil Home Park until retiring in 1990. Mr. Campbell served in the United States Navy during World War II. He was a charter member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Survivors include five sons, Edward Campbell of Moriarty, N. M., Jack Campbell of Long Beach, Calif., Rick Campbell of Los Angeles, Calif., Mark Campbell of Bremerton, Wash., and Casey Campbell of Edgewood, N.M.; two daughters, Cheryl Voos of Russell and Julita Biles of Hoisington; four brothers, George Campbell of Texas, Jack and Tommy Campbell both of California, and Clyde Campbell of Ariz.; 14 grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by a brother Eugene Campbell, and a grandson Shawn Campbell. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at the Russell City cemetery with the Rev. Earl Haggard presiding. There will be no viewing. Friends may sign the guest book during the day on Friday. Funeral services provided by Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary and Monuments 610 N. Maple Russell, KS. 67665
Rubye Estes Warner
1923 - 2006
Rubye Estes Warner, 83, of Great Bend, died Aug. 5 at Central Kansas Medical Center in Great Bend. She was born April 15, 1923, at Henderson, Tenn., the daughter of Oliver Theodore Young and Cora Lee Nowell. She married
Kenneth Morris Warner on Oct. 23, 1948, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in St. Louis, Mo. A resident of Great Bend since April 2006, coming from Smyrna, Ga., she was an accounting clerk and comptometer operator. Mrs. Warner was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Marrietta, Ga., and attended Trinity Lutheran Church in Great Bend. Survivors include her husband, of the home; four sons, Gregory Albert Warner and wife Trudy, St. Louis, Mo., Steven Oliver Warner and wife Cindy, Great Bend, Mark Kenneth Warner and wife Linda, Arlington Heights, Ill., and Matthew Earl Warner and wife Kathy, Toledo, Ohio; eight grandchildren: Jennifer Skinner and husband Brent; Rebecca Warner; Anne Martin and husband Nate; David Warner; Sara Warner; Kevin Warner and wife Stephanie; Diane Guthrie and husband Jeremy; Jeremy Warner and wife Megan; three great-grandchildren: Andrew Martin, Jaci Guthrie and Addison Guthrie; and two sisters, Margie Pearl Young, of Missouri, and Maxine Ardel Young, St. Louis, Mo. She was preceded in death by five brothers, Elbert Theodore Young, Willie Thomas Young, Wilburn Robert Young, O.T. Young and Ulas Odel Young; and six sisters, Sallie Belle Mooney, Annie Mae Young, Louella Kirkman, Emmer Viola Young, Georgia Delois Young and Flaudia Earl Young. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. today at Trinity Lutheran Church in Great Bend, with the Rev. James A. Strassen and the Rev. Kris Bjerke-Ulliman officiating. There will be no visitation; cremation his taken place. Memorials are suggested to Trinklien Scholarship Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home in Great Bend. Funeral arrangements provided by Bryant Funeral Home 1425 Patton Road Great Bend, KS 67530
Josephine Mary McFrederick
WICHITA - Josephine Mary McFrederick, 85, died Aug. 6, 2006. Survivors include a son, Roy McFrederick, Great Bend; three daughters, Ruth McFrederick and Sr. Amy McFrederick, both of Great Bend, and Nita Trantham, Leeds, Ala.; 13 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy McFrederick; son William McFrederick; and daughters Mary McFrederick and Rita McFrederick. Rosary will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, with wake following, at DeVorss Flanagan-Hunt Mortuary in Wichita. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at All Saints Catholic Church in Wichita. Memorials are suggested to All Saints Catholic Church, 3205 Grand, Wichita, KS 67218. Funeral arrangements provided by DeVorss Flanagan-Hunt Mortuary 201 S. Hydraulic Wichita, KS 67211
Robert "Bob" Henry English
1913 - 2006
ST. JOHN - Robert 'Bob' Henry English, 93, died Aug. 5 at Hospice House in Hutchinson. He was born Feb. 10, 1913, at Macksville, the son of Joe G. and Myrtle Rixon English. He was a resident of St. John from 1939 to 1999, when he moved to Hutchinson. He graduated from Fort Collins High School, Fort Collins, Colo., and earned a bachelor's degree in business from the University of Kansas. He married
Carlene Holt on Nov. 13, 1936, at Wichita. She died Nov. 25, 1999. He was a retired St. John businessman. English was a genuine Bible believing Christian, a member of United Methodist Church, St. John; Trinity United Methodist Church, Hutchinson; former St. John City Councilman; former Unified School District 350 St. John-Hudson School Board member; former member and president of St. John Chamber of Commerce; Lions Club; Odd Fellows; and 32nd degree Mason. Survivors include a daughter, JoAnn Champlin and husband H.H. 'Bud, ' of Enid, Okla.; three sons, Tom H. English and wife Hanni, Hoisington, Tim J. English and wife Barbara, Wichita, and Joe G. English and wife Sharon, Kalvesta; 'Son' Sung Kun 'Sam' Kim, Washington, D.C.; sister Josephine Campbell, Hutchinson; 12 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, William T. 'Bill' English and Harold English. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Farmington cemetery in Macksville, with Lusby Kirk officiating. Memorials are suggested to Bibles for America. Funeral arrangements provided by Sillin Funeral Homes 214 West Ave. South Lyons, KS 67554
Erika Benintendi
1932 - 2006
TOPEKA - Erika Benintendi, 74, died Aug. 4 at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka. She was born Jan. 19, 1932, in Ulm, Germany. She was a Registered Nurse and resident of St. John from 1955 to 1993, of Pratt from 1993 to 1995, and of Topeka from 1995 to the present. She received a bachelor's degree in business administration in Germany, and a nurse's degree at Wesley School of Nursing in Wichita. She married
Ray Benintendi on Feb. 7, 1955, at Ulm, Germany. He died in 1993. Survivors include a daughter, Kathy Bassett, Topeka; four brothers, Fritz Scheck of Canada, and Adolf Scheck, Heiner Scheck and Karl Scheck, all of Germany; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, David L. Benintendi, and a sister, Traude Scheck. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Minnis Chapel in St. John, with the Rev. Casey Ingold officiating. Burial will be at Fairview Park cemetery, St. John. Friends may call from 1 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Minnis Chapel. Memorials are suggested to Salvation Army or Topeka Rescue Mission, in care of the chapel. Funeral arrangements provided by Minnis Chapel 526 E. Fourth Ave., P.O. Box 34 St. John, KS 67576
Edward Drees
1935 - 2006
Edward Drees, 71, of Great Bend, died Aug. 4 at St. Luke's Hospital on the Plaza, Kansas City, Mo. He was born July 7, 1935, at Hays, the son of Fred and Bertha Binder Drees. He married
Ronnie L. Boor on Jan. 4, 1984, in Reno, Nev. A resident of Great Bend since 1963, coming from Hoisington, he was a customer service technician for Southwestern Bell Co., retiring in 1997. Drees was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of Telephone Company Pioneers, Great Bend Kiwanis and Great Bend Chamber of Commerce. He was a member of the Catholic Community of Great Bend-St. Patrick Church, and a church usher. He was a member of Knights of Columbus & Faithful Comptroller of 4th Degree. He was a member of Boy Scouts of America, a Vigil Honor member of the Order of the Arrow and recipient of the Silver Beaver Award. Survivors include his wife, of the home; mother Bertha Drees of Hoisington; son Randy Drees, Sacramento, Calif.; two step-sons, Ryan C. WIlliams, New York, N.Y., and Gregg Williams, Virginia Beach, Va.; three daughters, Carma Strayer and husband Rick, Hoisington, Kelly Anthony and husband Mark, Calhan, Colo., and Christy Harmon, Calhan, Colo.; stepdaughter, Kimberly A. Williams-Cloyd and husband Raymond, Manhattan; two brothers, Kenneth Drees and wife Marla, Olathe, and Tony Drees and wife Lila, Athens, Texas; sister-in-law Donna Drees, Sacramento, Calif.; seven grandchildren, Nicholas Drees, Graham Drees, Brandi Anthony, Joshua Anthony, Conor Anthony, Charlene Harmon and Aimee Harmon; three step-grandchildren: Lauren B. Williams, Garrett W. Williams and Allison R. Cloyd; and by his loving lab, India. He was preceded in death by his father, Fred Drees; one brother, Virgil Drees; and one sister, Norma Drees. Vigil service will be at 7 tonight, followed by a Knights of Columbus Rosary at Bryant Funeral Home in Great Bend. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father Wesley Schawe officiating. Interment will be at Great Bend cemetery, Great Bend, with military honors conducted by Fort Riley Honor Guard. Friends may call from noon to 9 p.m. today at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to Great Bend Humane Society or Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, or the donor's choice, in care of the funeral home. Funeral arrangements provided by Bryant Funeral Home 1425 Patton Road Great Bend, KS 67530
Berneice Clarice Ashby
1931 - 2006
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Berneice Clarice Ashby, 75, of Huntsville, Ala., died July 30 in Huntsville Hospital. She was born April 6, 1931, in Hudson, the daughter of John and Ruth (Rice) Krentzel. She was a grandmother and a loving friend to all. Survivors include three daughters, Deborah Ashby of Solomon, Glenda Robinson of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Cynthia Headrick of Huntsville, Ala.; one son, Marc Ashby of Chapman; one brother, Marlin Krentzel of Sun City, Ariz.; 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Graveside service was Saturday at Bluff cemetery in Springdale, Ark. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made to the American Diabetes Association. Funeral arrangements provided by Nelson-Berna Funeral Home 4520 North Crossover Road, P.O. Box 8982 Fayetteville, Ark. 72703-0017
Jerry D. Ramey
1947 - 2006
Jerry D. Ramey, 59, of Great Bend, died Aug. 3 at Central Kansas Medical Center in Great Bend. He was born March 15, 1947, at Stevens County, Ga., the son of William Paul and Mary Frances Norris Ramey. He was a 10-year resident of Great Bend, moving from Colorado. He was a diesel mechanic at R&S Repair. Ramey was a member of Toccoa Creek Church, Toccoa, Ga. Survivors include his wife, Sandy Ramey, of Pennsylvania; three daughters, Tamra Rogers and Crissy Schuster, of Toccoa, Ga., and Diane Ramey; and a sister, Joan Senft, of Lafayette, Colo. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Jerry Donald Ramey; and two brothers, William Paul Ramey Jr. and Noah Wesley Ramey. Cremation has taken place. Memorials are suggested to Great Bend Humane Society, in care of Charter Funerals in Great Bend. Arrangements provided by Charter Funerals 2115 Washington Great Bend, KS 67530
Carl J. Austermiller
FARMINGTON HILLS, MICH. - Carl J. Austermiller, age 67, of Farmington Hills, died August 2, 2006. He was born in Great Bend, Kan. Beloved husband of Sylvia for over 42 years. Loving father of Heidi (Ken) Weiss and Rebecca Austermiller. Cherished Grandfather of Haley and Hannah Weiss. Dear brother-in-law to Robert Kryvicky and Cynthia Clarahan. Also survived by his nephews James and Andrew. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.). Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. today. Memorial contributions may be made to the Oakland Community College Scholarship Fund, 2480 Opdyke Road, Bloomfield Hills, Mich. 48304. Arrangements provided by Thayer-Rock Funeral Home 33603 Grand River Avenue Farmington, Mich. 48335
Father Gerald A. Hammeke
1927 - 2006
Father Gerald A. Hammeke, 78, of Great Bend, died Aug. 3 at the Dominican Sisters Convent Infirmary in Great Bend. He was born Dec. 29, 1927, at Claflin, the son of Joseph M. and Mary Heinz Hammeke. Ordinated on May 3, 1952, he was the first priest ordinated for the Dodge City Diocese. He was assistant at the Sacred Heart Cathedral until 1956. He was pastor at St. Patrick Church in Plains from 1956-1962, at St. Joseph Church at Offerle and St. Nicholas Church at Kinsley from 1962-1965, at St. Bernard Church at Belpre from 1965-1968, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church at Dodge City from 1968-1974, at St. John the Evangelist Church in Hoisington from 1974-1980, at St. Patrick Church in Great Bend from 1980-1991, and at St. John the Baptist Church in Spearville from 1991 to retirement in 1997. Father Hammeke started the St. Patrick School Endowment Fund in Great Bend in 1985. He was a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, and was State Chaplain in 1981-1982. Survivors include a brother, Alfred Hammeke and wife Sue, of Claflin; a sister, Geraldine M. 'Jerry' Buehler, Great Bend; and 17 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Norman Hammeke and Dennis Hammeke. D. of I. and Altar Society Rosary will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Bryant Funeral Home in Great Bend. Vigil service will be at 6 p.m. Sunday at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend, with K of C Rosary. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with Bishop Ronald M. Gilmore officiating. Interment will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday at St. Peter & Paul cemetery, north of Ellinwood. Friends may call from 1 to 9 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Holy Family School Endowment Fund, in care of the funeral home. Funeral arrangements provided by Bryant Funeral Home 1425 Patton Road Great Bend, KS 67530
Pat Hershey
1947 - 1985
J. Patrick Hershey was born May 16, 1947, at Great Bend, the son of John and Marian Roth Hershey. He attended St. Joseph's Catholic School and graduated from Ellinwood Rural High School in the class of 1965. A member of Delta Upsilon Fraternity, he graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in commercial art in 1970. During the summer of 1971 he and his brother Jim backpacked around Europe and Asia. In 1972, Pat was employed in different aspects of the textile business and was pursuing opportunities in the areas of fabric importing and marketing, working for several textile importers. These job opportunities took him to Denver and several cities along the West Coast. Pat died on Aug. 24, 1985, at his brother Jim's home in Hawaii. A celebration of his life is planned for Saturday at Sts. Peter & Paul Church north of Ellinwood at 7 p.m. Music from Jonathan Larson's Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning Broadway musical 'Rent' will be incorporated into the celebration of Pat's life journey. The live music will feature vocalists from Ellinwood and Great Bend, including Fred and Murine Prosser, Hank Hayes, Kinnat Whelan, Matt Elliott, Sara Hayden, Lisa Ille, Phillip Berger, Jean Doll, Kelci Sieker and Sharon Sturgis. Pat was the step-son of Robert Southern. He is deceased. Survivors include his mother Marian Southern of Ellinwood; and four brothers: Jim Hershey and his wife Kehau of Kailua, Hawaii; Rob Southern and his wife Kim; Steve Southern of Wichita; and Stuart Southern and his wife Linda of East Amherst, N.Y. Arrangements provided by Kimple Funeral Home 113 N. Main Street Ellinwood, KS 67526
Richard H. Bartel
1936 - 2006
OVERLAND PARK - Richard H. Bartel, 70, of Overland Park, Kansas went to be with his Savior on Tuesday morning, Aug. 1, 2006. Visitation will be held at the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Leawood from 7 to 8:30 Thursday evening. The celebration of Richard's live will continue with funeral services on Friday morning at 10 a.m. at the church. Mr. Richard H. Bartel was born in Lyons on March 10, 1936. Richard spent his childhood in Albert. He graduated from Kansas State University in 1959 with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering. He applied his degree in the aerospace, animal health and pharmaceutical industries until his retirement in 2002. During retirement, Richard dedicated his time to helping at his church, playing with grandchildren, fishing with friends and watching K-State football games. Richard will be missed until he is reunited with his wife of 48 years, Phyllis Bartel, and his children Rick, Rochelle, Randy and John. Grandpa will look forward to playing with his grandchildren Caleb, Emma, Ethan, Kaylee and Laine when they see him again in heaven. In lieu of flowers the family wishes donations to be sent to Ronald McDonald House. Funeral arrangements provided by D.W. Newcomer's Overland Park Chapel 8201 Metcalf Ave. Overland Park, Ks. 66204
