Obituaries in Kansas Newspapers (arranged by city)
Charles Henry McKenzie
1911-2004
NESS CITY - Charles Henry McKenzie, 92, died June 24 at Central Kansas Medical Center in Great Bend. He was born Dec. 1, 1911, in Eureka, the son of Franklin Kenneth and Katherine Doering McKenzie. He married
Frances Margery Johnson Feb. 27, 1953, in Wichita. She preceded him in death. A resident of Ness City for 28 years, coming from Wichita, he was a farmer and carpenter. He was a member of Parkview Presbyterian Church of Wichita. Survivors include three sons, Bill McKenzie of Piedmont, Jerry McKenzie of Albuquerque, N.M., and Robert Razey of Bonney Lake, Wash.; two daughters, Charlene Milhon of Great Bend and Roberta 'Birdie' White Harrell of LaPine, Ore.; one brother, William McKenzie of Eureka; three sisters, Eleanor, Ruth and Alice; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral will be at 4 p.m. Saturday at Fitzgerald Funeral Home in Ness City, with the Rev. Bruce Ferguson officiating. Burial will be at Ness City cemetery. Friends may call from 1 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until service time Saturday, all at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to donor's choice, in care of the funeral home. Funeral arrangements provided by Fitzgerald Funeral Home Inc. P.O. Box 96, 207 N. Pennsylvania Ness City, KS 67560
Dennis Wayne Latimer
1941-2004
CHANUTE - Dennis Wayne Latimer, 63, died June 24 at Cedar Vale Nursing Home in Cedar Vale. He was born Feb. 8, 1941, at Hoisington, the son of Earl and Estella Bott Latimer. A resident of Hoisington, coming from Stark and Erie, he was a laborer. Survivors include one brother, Marvin Latimer of Augusta; and one sister, Genevieve Plotts of Stark. He was preceded in death by a brother, Don Latimer. Funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Hoisington cemetery with the Rev. Wayne Flanders officiating. Burial will be at Hoisington cemetery. There is no visitation or memorials established. Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home of Hoisington is in charge of arrangements. Funeral arrangements provided by Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home 415 N Main St. Hoisington, KS 67544
Rosie K. Jacobs
1918-2004
LA CROSSE - Rosie K. Jacobs, 85, died June 22 at her home in La Crosse. She was born Sept. 24, 1918, at rural Timken, the daughter of Mike Stejskal and Mollie Hanzlick Stejskal. She married
Joe L. Schloemer. They were divorced and he died Jan. 1, 1988. She married
Eugene Jacobs July 20, 1963, at Loretto. A lifelong resident of Rush County, she was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church of La Crosse. Survivors include her husband of La Crosse; two sons, Nick G. Jacobs of Great Bend and Michael D. Jacobs of Albert; one daughter, Jacquelin S. Moses of Alta Vista; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by seven brothers, John Stejskal, Lester Stejskal, George Stesjkal, Ralph Stesjkal, Charlie Stesjkal, Ludwick Stejskal and Frank Stesjkal; and one sister, Emily Schroter. Vigil service and rosary will be today at 7 p.m. at the Janousek Funeral home in La Crosse. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the church with the Rev. Charles Mazouch officiating. Burial will be at La Crosse City cemetery. Friends may call from 1 to 8 p.m. today with the family receiving friends from 6 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Rush County Memorial Hospital Long Term Care of La Crosse in care of the funeral home. Funeral arrangements provided by Janousek Funeral Home 719 Pine, P.O. Box 550 La Crosse, KS 67548
Stanley F. Herrman
1950-2004
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Stanley F. Herrman, 53, died June 20 at Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage, Ala. He was born Nov. 19, 1950, at Hays, the son of Gilbert J. and Lillian M. Brungardt Herrman. Survivors include his mother of Goddard; and two brothers, Arthur J. Herrman of Maize and Wayne L. Herrman of Phoenix, Ariz. He was preceded in death by his longtime significant other, Bonnie Sedano. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Friday at Janousek Funeral Home in La Crosse. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Michael's Catholic Church in La Crosse with the Rev. Charles Mazouch officiating. Burial will be at La Crosse City cemetery. Friends may call from 1 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home with family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorials are suggested to Stanley F. Herrman Memorial in care of the funeral home. Funeral arrangements provided by Janousek Funeral Home 719 Pine, P.O. Box 550 La Crosse, KS 67548
Rose H. Lanterman Tournear Root
1897-2004
WICHITA - Rose H. Lanterman Tournear Root, 107, homemaker and business woman, died June 21. Graveside service is at 11 a.m. Thursday at Graceland cemetery in Lyons. She was born Feb. 11, 1897, in Ellinwood. She is a part of the Lanterman family which settled in the Ellinwood area in the mid 1800s and was the oldest living Kansas native. Mrs. Root received letters from President Bill Clinton, President George Bush, Governor Bill Graves and Governor Kathleen Sebelius recognizing her entry into the 'centenarian society.' She is preceded in death by sons, Irving Tournear and Wallace Lee Tournear, and daughter, Mildred Lucille Jacobs. Survivors include a daughter, Henrietta Henson of Wichita; grandchildren and spouses, Ronnie and Barbara Tournear, and Larry and Dorothy Tournear, all of Great Bend, Gary and Sally Tournear of Colorado Springs, Colo., Dwane and Theresa Jacobs of Valley Center, Lonnie and Janette Jones of Wichita, and Gail Tournear of Larned; and 14 great-grandchildren from Michigan, Arizona and Texas. Downing & Lahey Mortuary East is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family via www.downingandlahey.com. Funeral arrangements provided by Downing & Lahey Mortuary East* 6555 E. Central Wichita, KS 67206
Michael E. Helsel
1949-2004
GODDARD - Michael E. Helsel, 55, Digital Office Systems technician, passed away June 21. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Broadway Mortuary Chapel in Wichita. Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Fairlawn cemetery in Hutchinson. Survivors include his wife Trudy; son and daughter-in-law, Ryan and Tonya Helsel of Wichita; father and stepmother, Dale and Rosina Helsel of Great Bend; half-brothers, Jerry Helsel of Topeka, Gerry Helsel of Great Bend; stepbrother, Michael Wilson of Wichita; sisters, Pat Davison of Roanoke, Va., and Nancy Strain of Great Bend; stepsister, Debra Shank of Great Bend; and grandchildren, Tara Fletcher and Harley Helsel. A memorial has been established with the Susan G. Koman Breast Cancer Foundation. Funeral arrangements provided by Broadway Mortuary* 1147 S. Broadway Wichita, KS 67211
Patrick '�Pat' Smith O'Connor
1915-2004
ST. JOHN - Patrick 'Pat' Smith O'Connor, 88, died June 21 at Leisure Homestead. He was born Nov. 18, 1915, in St. John, the son of James G. Blaine and Pearl Florence O'Connor. He was a 1934 graduate of St. John High School and attended Washburn University. He married
Blanche Mildred Keenan March 29, 1937, at Seward. She preceded him in death. A lifetime resident of St. John, he was a farmer and stockman. He was a member of St. John the Apostle Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus, both of St. John. Survivors include one son, Kevin Keenan O'Connor of Wichita; three daughters, Patricia Joan O'Connor of San Francisco, Calif., Marcia L. Smith of San Antonio, Texas, and Celia Ann Burke of Oklahoma City, Okla.; one sister, Katherine J. Helmer of Hutchinson; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Perry J. O'Connor; one daughter, Rita McCandless; and one sister, Gretchen Edney. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at Minnis Chapel in St. John. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with the Rev. Rene Guesnier officiating. Burial will be at Fairview Park cemetery in St. John. Friends may call from 1 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral chapel. Memorials are suggested to Leisure Homestead of St. John or the church, both in care of the funeral chapel. Funeral arrangements provided by Minnis Chapel Inc. P.O. Box 34 St. John, KS 67576
Vera H. Salyer
1904-2004
KANSAS CITY - Vera H. Salyer, 100, died June 22. She was a retired U.S. Post Office accounting employee. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Ron and Marilyn Salyer of Great Bend; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Chapel Hill cemetery in Kansas City. Memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Margaret Holl Memorial Chapel, Presbyterian Manor. Memorials are suggested to Good Samaritan Fund, Wichita Presbyterian Manor, 4700 W. 13th, Wichita, KS 67212. Funeral arrangements provided by Cochran Mortuary* 1411 N. Broadway Wichita, KS 67214
Grace Mae Watkins
1902-2004
Grace Mae Watkins, 101, of Great Bend, died June 19 at Great Bend Health and Rehabilitation. She was born Oct. 25, 1902, the daughter of Jesse L. and Lila M. Fetterolf Hulse. She married
Roy Byron Watkins Nov. 4, 1920, at Stockton. He died Jan. 28, 1976. A resident of Great Bend after living in Stockton for 62 years, she was a maid for Zarah Hotel and Holiday Inn, retiring in 1971. She was a member of First Christian Church of Great Bend. Survivors include four sons, Chester Watkins and Cleo E. Watkins, both of Great Bend, Lloyd E. Watkins of Newkirk, Okla., and Jesse M. Watkins of Jacksonville, Fla.; one daughter, Thelda Mae Jaurez of Irrigan, Ore.; one brother, Dean Hulse of Stockton; two sisters, Edna Johnson of Stockton and Evelyn Tegarden of Great Bend; 21 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and great-great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Leo Wayne Watkins. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Bryant Funeral Home in Great Bend, with the Rev. Paxton Jones officiating. Burial will be at Great Bend cemetery. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to service time today at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the church, in care of the funeral home. Funeral arrangements provided by Bryant Funeral Home 1425 Patton Rd. Great Bend, KS 67530
Keith V. Neifert
1930-2004
GLEN ELDER - Keith V. Neifert, 73, died June 20 at Mitchell County Hospital in Beloit. He was born Aug. 7, 1930, on a farm near Glen Elder. He was a farmer and a stockman. Survivors include his special friend, Marlys Yarnell; two sons, David Neifert of Seward and Dennis Neifert of Liberal; one daughter, Wanda Dunn of Haysville; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Janila Neifert-Smith. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at McDonald Funeral Home in Beloit. Burial will be at Glenwood cemetery in Glen Elder. Memorials are suggested to Club 86 or Glen Elder American Legion, both in care of McDonald-Roberts Funeral Service in Beloit. Funeral arrangements provided by McDonald-Roberts Funeral Service 910 N. Campbell Ave. Beloit, KS 67420-1740
Joyce Elaine Feemster Reed
1935-2004
Joyce Elaine Feemster Reed, 69, of Great Bend, died June 20 at Via Christi Regional Medical Center, St. Francis Campus in Wichita. She was born Jan. 14, 1935, the daughter of Herman and Elaine Walters Oberle. She married
Eugene Feemster Sept. 9, 1953. She then married
Eldon Reed Dec. 9, 1983, at Great Bend. He died Dec. 26, 2003. A lifetime resident of Barton County, she was a waitress for Waxy's Café. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church of Ellinwood and past president of American Legion Auxiliary of Ellinwood. Survivors include four sons, Sam Feemster and Frank Feemster, both of Ellinwood, Ron Feemster of Escondido, Calif., and Rick Feemster of Dodge City; two stepsons, Don Reed of Great Bend and Bruce Reed of Anacortes, Ore.; two brothers, Leon Oberle of WaKeeney and Dennis Oberle of Cunningham; 18 grandchildren and step-grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Renee Galyardt; and one brother, Pat Oberle. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Bryant Funeral Home in Great Bend, with the Revs. Reginald Urban and John J. Maes officiating. Burial will be at Lakin Comanche cemetery in Ellinwood. Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, all at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to American Heart Association, in care of the funeral home. Funeral arrangements provided by Bryant Funeral Home 1425 Patton Road Great Bend, KS 67530
Roger Duane Richter
1956-2004
Roger Duane Richter, 48, of Great Bend, died June 16 southwest of Great Bend. He was born May 5, 1956, in St. John, the son of Richard Richter and Leila Griffitt. He married
Jacque Barnett June 21, 1980, at Great Bend. A lifetime resident of the Great Bend area, he was a truck salesman for Peterbilt of Great Bend LLC/Larson GMC of Great Bend. He was a member of First United Congregational Church of Christ, Elks Lodge and Lake Barton Golf Club, all of Great Bend, Isis Shrine Temple of Salina, AOPA and KMCA. Survivors include his wife of the home; two sons, Jesse Duane Richter and Nicholas Michael Richter, both of the home; his father of Timken; his mother of Hoisington; one brother, Scott Richter of Timken; one sister, Vicky Morrison of Albert; and his grandmother, Winifred Healzer of Great Bend. He was preceded in death by one sister, Carla Boese. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with the Rev. Diana Coberly officiating. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday at Bryant Funeral Home in Great Bend. Memorials are suggested to Great Bend Relay for Life or Great Bend Kids Wrestling, both in care of the funeral home. Funeral arrangements provided by Bryant Funeral Home 1425 Patton Road Great Bend, KS 67530
