Obituaries in Kansas Newspapers (arranged by city)
Bernard M. 'Ben' Hickey 1916-2003
OLMITZ - Bernard M. 'Ben' Hickey, 86, died June 12 at his residence in Olmitz. He was born Aug. 12, 1916, at Olmitz, the son of Michael and Annie Stoss Hickey. He married
Ethel Reif Sept. 9, 1953, at Clayton, N.M. She died Jan. 22, 1988. A resident of Olmitz for 30 years, coming from California, he was a horse trainer and a retired auctioneer. Hickey was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus, both of Olmitz, Eagles Lodge of Great Bend, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2486 of Hoisington, and Auctioneer Association. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in World War II. Survivors include one sister, Irene Lebsack of Redwood City, Calif.; one stepson, Leland Schwein of Mesa, Ariz.; and three stepgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Ray Hickey and Elmer Hickey. Vigil will be at 7 p.m. Monday at the church followed by the Knights of Columbus rosary. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church with the Rev. Pascal Klein officiating. Burial will be at St. Ann cemetery in Olmitz. Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, both at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington. Memorials are suggested to St. Ann cemetery fund or Otis Ambulance Fund, both in care of the funeral home.
Lyle L. Workman Sr. 1941-2003
Lyle L. Workman Sr., 61, of Great Bend, died June 11 at Central Kansas Medical Center in Great Bend. He was born Oct. 24, 1941, at Great Bend, the son of Leslie Lowell and Mathilda Mary Krkosaka Workman. He married
Bennie Lou Gray May 15, 1987, in Great Bend. A lifelong resident of Great Bend, he was a coast-to-coast truck driver for BOC Gases in Otis for 15 years until his retirement. Workman was a road captain and president of Central Kansas Road Riders Association. He was a veteran of U.S. Army Reserves. Survivors include his wife of the home; eight sons, Darin Workman of Liberal, Bren Workman of Colorado Springs, Colo., Chip Workman and Chad E. Leiker, both of Great Bend, Roy Workman of Hutchinson, Troy L. Leiker of WaKeeney, Gary A. Leiker of Johnson and Darron J. Leiker of Wichita Falls, Texas; three brothers, Leslie L. Workman of Great Bend, Larry L. Workman of Henderson, Nev., and Lyman L. Workman of Lincoln; and 13 grandchildren. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Charter Funerals Chapel in Great Bend, with the Rev. Dick Ogle officiating. Burial will be at Hillcrest cemetery at Great Bend. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Lyle L. Workman Sr. Memorial Fund, in care of the funeral home.
George 'Art' Reichard 1939-2003
George 'Art' Reichard, 64, of Great Bend died June 12 at his residence. He was born April 29, 1939, at Paradise, the son of Charles Arthur and Hettie Hutchcraft Silvernagel Reichard. He married
Sharlene Gerritzen Sept. 25, 1963, at Great Bend. A lifetime area resident, he was a truck driver for Koch Industries, Liberty Homes and employed by Orscheln Farm and Home. Reichard was a member of First Christian Church and Cheyenne Sportsman's Club, both of Great Bend. Survivors include his wife of the home; his mother, Hettie Silvernagle; one brother, Jim Reichard of Great Bend; and two sisters, June Gabbard of Holyrood and Roberta Waldron of Junction City. He was preceded in death by one brother, Edward Reichard; and two sisters, Judy Reichard and an infant. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Claflin cemetery, with the Rev. William F. Johnson officiating. Friends may call from 1 to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Bryant Funeral Home in Great Bend. Memorials are suggested to American Heart Association, in care of the funeral home.
Joseph 'Joe' Wesley Henkle III 1949-2003
EUGENE, Ore. - Joseph 'Joe' Wesley Henkle III, 53, died June 11. He was born Oct. 4, 1949, at Great Bend, the son of Joseph W. II and Lea Webster Henkle. He married
Monica R. Glahn June 18, 1977, in Santa Ana, Calif. A resident of Eugene since 1983, coming from Kansas and California, he was an automotive mechanic. Henkle was a member of Grace Community Fellowship, Marine Corps League 'Devil Dogs' and Racing Association, all of Eugene. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of Vietnam, serving two tours. Survivors include his wife of the home; three daughters, Amber Plant of Lebanon, Ore., Alisha Henkle and Kellea Henkle, both of Eugene; his mother of Mountaineer, N.M.; one sister, Leta McTovish of Mountaineer; and one grandson. Memorial service will be at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Private family inurnment will be at Roseburg National cemetery at Roseburg, Ore. Memorials are suggested to the church, in care of Major Family Funeral Home of Eugene.
Richard Lee McMillan 1908-2003
ST. JOHN - Richard Lee McMillan, 94, died June 10 at his residence in St. John. He was born Nov. 2, 1908, in rural St. John, the son of A. Henry and Hattie McMillan. He was a 1929 graduate of St. John High School. He married
Madeleine F. Durham July 30, 1939, at Kinsley. A resident of St. John since 1953, he was a farmer, truck driver, oil field worker and REA operator. McMillan was a member of First United Methodist Church, American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, all of St. John. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, serving with the Seventh Air Fleet at Bougainville in the South Pacific. Survivors include his wife of the home; three daughters, Donna McMillan of Los Angeles, Calif., Alice Ann Lockridge of Renton, Wash., and Lora Lee Hase of Bellevue, Wash.; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Howard McMillan, Paul McMillan, Raymond McMillan and Robert McMillan; five sisters, Dayle Byer, Theresa Christian, Adeline Hendershot, Juanita Higgins and Margaret Schuessler. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Minnis Chapel Inc. of St. John, with the Rev. W. Harlan Rittgers officiating. Burial will be at Fairview Park cemetery in St. John. Friends may call from 1-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral chapel. Memorials are suggested to the church, in care of the funeral chapel.
Gladys L. Steinert 1923-2003
DODGE CITY - Gladys L. Steinert, 80, died June 10 at Western Plains Medical Complex in Dodge City. She was born May 2, 1923, at Bunker Hill, the daughter of Gottfrey and Grace Hoch Baral. She was a graduate of Elm Creek School in Russell County. She married
Lester L. Steinert March 2, 1941, at Debuk. He died Feb. 27, 1988. A resident of Dodge City since 1957, coming from the Russell area, she was a homemaker. Mrs. Steinert was a member of Christ the King Lutheran Church of Dodge City. Survivors include one son, Lee Steinert of Dodge City; one daughter, Kathryn Lee of Dodge City; one brother, Luther Baral of Bunker Hill; two sisters, Mary Cooper and Betty Brozek, both of Lucas; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Louis Steinert; two brothers, Arthur Baral and Floyd Baral; and one sister, Bessie Hupfer. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, with the Rev. Richmond Graham officiating. Burial will be at Greencrest cemetery in Dodge City. Friends may call from noon to 8 p.m. Friday at Swaim Funeral Home in Dodge City. Memorials are suggested to Gladys Steinert Memorial Fund, in care of the funeral home.
Dr. James W. Wiggs Jr. 1937-2003
YANKTON, S.D. - Dr. James W. Wiggs Jr., 66, died June 7 at Avera Yankton Care Center in Yankton. He was born Sept. 22, 1936, at Berwyn, Ill. He graduated from medical school at Indiana University Medical Center, earning his MD in 1963, retiring in 2000. He married
Mary Ann. He was a practicing neurologist for 37 years in Indianapolis, Ind.; San Antonio, Texas; Great Bend and Yankton. He served at Yankton Medical Clinic for 14 years and as a privately practicing physician in Great Bend for 17 years. He was an adjunct or associate professor of neurology for the Universities of Kansas, Texas and South Dakota. Survivors include his wife of the home; three sons, John Anthony Lahey-Wiggs, James Kevin Wiggs and Adam Bearnard Buhmann-Wiggs; one daughter, Chala Marie Wiggs; his mother, Augusta Wiggs; three sisters, Cathy Mahaffey, Colleen Ataras and Camille Osborn; and three grandchildren. Rosary will be at 7 tonight at Kostel Funeral Home in Yankton, followed by a scripture service at 7:30 p.m. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, at St. Benedict Catholic Church of Yankton, with the Rev. Rod Farke officiating. Burial will be at Holy Cross cemetery in Indianapolis at a later date. Friends may call from 1 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home and from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church.
Richard Wayne Dougherty Sr. 1920-2003
Richard Wayne Dougherty Sr., 82, of Great Bend, died June 6 at his ranch in Russell County. He was born Nov. 30, 1920, at Osborne County, the son of Ora and Mary Stiverson Dougherty. He married
Irene Flake Sept. 25, 1988, in Albert. A resident of Great Bend since 1947, coming from Abilene, he was president of Mid-Continent LP Service Inc. Dougherty was a member of Peace Lutheran Church, Peace Lutheran choir, both of Albert, Masonic Lodge, Shrine Club, American Legion, Elks Lodge, Lake Wilson Area Association and Propane Marketers of Kansas. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, having served in World War II. Survivors include his wife of the home; one son, Dick Dougherty of Great Bend; one daughter, Mary Lu Robinson of Larned; one stepdaughter, Jackie Flake of Kansas City; two brothers, Neil Dougherty and Jim Dougherty, both of Denver, Colo.; one sister, Maymie Rolfs of Denver; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and Aliease Dougherty, mother of Dick, Mary Lu and Ann. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Ann Miller; one brother, Warren Dougherty; and one sister, Helen Haase. Prayer service will be at 7 tonight at Bryant Funeral Home in Great Bend. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church with the Rev. Jack D. Russell officiating. Burial will be at St. John's Catholic cemetery in Hoisington. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 9 tonight at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Shrine Travel Fund for Burned Children or the church, both in care of the funeral home.
Theodore Frank Deal 1902-2003
Theodore Frank Deal, 100, of Great Bend, died June 6 at Central Kansas Medical Center in Great Bend. He was born Nov. 15, 1902, at Barton County the son of William Peter and Mary Henrietta Janne Deal. He was a lifetime Barton County resident. Survivors include two nieces, Lynda Wood of Newport Beach, Calif., and Patricia Abel of Bath, Pa. He was preceded in death by one brother, Walter Deal; and two sisters, Flora Marie Sardou and Elsie Deal. Graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Great Bend cemetery with the Rev. James A. Strasen officiating. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 9 tonight and from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday at Bryant Funeral Home in Great Bend. Memorials are suggested to Great Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center in Great Bend, in care of the funeral home.
Steven Wayne Gillett 1968-2003
LARNED - Steven Wayne Gillett, 34, died June 8 at Dodge City. He was born July 17, 1968, at Larned, the son of David Wayne and Vicki Stoddard Gillett. He was a 1986 graduate of Larned High School, attended Dodge City Community College and North Central Kansas Area Vo-Tech School in Beloit. A lifetime resident of Larned, he was an electrician for Haynes Electric of Larned for 14 years and was a part-time truck driver for Ward Feed Yard of Larned. Gillett was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Larned Country Club, both of Larned, and Sand Hills Golf Club in Kinsley. Survivors include his parents of Larned; two brothers, Gary Wayne Gillett and Brian Wayne Gillett, both of Larned; one half-brother, Eric Gillett of Manhattan; grandmothers, Armella Stoddard of Kinsley and Olga Gillett of Larned. He was preceded in death by his stepmother, Dianna Gillett. Parish vigil will be at 7 tonight at Morell Funeral Home in Larned. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church with the Rev. Dennis Reed officiating. Burial will be at Larned cemetery. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 tonight at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Steve Gillett Memorial Golf Scholarship Fund, in care of the funeral home.
Julie Lynn Owens 1959-2003
ELLINWOOD - Julie Lynn Owens, 44, died June 6 at her home in Ellinwood. She was born April 7, 1959, at Goodland, the daughter of Vernon and Sally Boyle Patten. An Ellinwood resident, coming from Goodland, she was a secretary. She attended United Methodist Church of Ellinwood. Survivors include one son, Russell Owens of Ellinwood; one daughter, Nichell Owens of Ellinwood; friend, Mark Musch of Ellinwood; one brother, Greg Patten of Ellinwood; two sisters, Jacque Golemboski of Colby and Jolene Burgess of Oak Grove, Mo.; and grandfather, Lewis Patten. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Brewster United Methodist Church in Brewster with the Rev. Dorenne Chambers officiating. There will be no burial. Memorials are suggested to the church in Brewster, in care of Kimple Funeral Home in Ellinwood.
Philip Ward Felton 1911-2003
Philip Ward Felton, 91, of Great Bend, died June 7 at Kenwood Plaza in St. John. He was born Aug. 23, 1911, at McPherson County, the son of Ray B. and Mary E. McGill Felton. He was a 1929 graduate of Great Bend High School and attended McPherson College and Kansas State University. He married
Nora A. Zutavern Aug. 31, 1933, at Great Bend. She died Aug. 13, 1995. A resident of Great Bend, coming from Pratt, he was an employee of McCurdy Hatchery and an accountant for the former Wedell Inc. until retiring in 1982. Felton was a member of First Congregational United Church of Christ of Great Bend, Kiwanis Club, Great Bend Elks, High Rise Kitchen Band, Great Bend Male Chorus and Hoisington Swinging Stars Square Dance Club. Survivors include three sons, Joe Felton of Santa Cruz, Calif., David Felton of Buffalo, N.Y., and Ray Felton of Stafford; one daughter, Mary Crockett of Colorado Springs, Colo.; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Theda Nelson and Lura Jones. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church with the Rev. Diana Coberly officiating. Burial will be at Great Bend cemetery. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Bryant Funeral Home in Great Bend. Memorials are suggested to the church, in care of the funeral home.
Betty M. Kater 1930-2003
NEWTON - Betty M. Kater, 72, died June 9 at Showalter Villa in Hesston. She was born Sept. 18, 1930, at Ellinwood, the daughter of William Henry and Lettie Ahlgrim. She married
Robert H. Kater Dec. 11, 1999, at Hutchinson. A resident of Newton, coming from Hutchinson and Ellinwood, she was a retired secretary for ASCS of Reno County, a bookkeeper for DeLoss Smith Senior Center in Hutchinson and a volunteer sheriff patrol officer in Reno County. Mrs. Kater was a member of First Baptist Church in Hutchinson. Survivors include her husband of the home; one son, Edward Stucky of Colorado Springs, Colo.; one stepson, Charles Kater of Topeka; two brothers, William Ahlgrim of Ellinwood and Robert Ahlgrim of Norman, Okla.; one sister, Nellie Studman of Emporia; and two step-grandchildren. Funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Kimple Funeral Home in Ellinwood, with the Rev. Jim Autrey officiating. Burial will be at Lakin-Comanche District cemetery in Ellinwood. Friends may call from 1 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to service time Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Central Home Care Hospice of Newton in care of the funeral home.
Julie Lynn Owens 1959-2003
ELLINWOOD - Julie Lynn Owens, 44, died June 6 at her home in Ellinwood. She was born April 7, 1959 at Goodland, the daughter of Vernon and Sally Boyle Patten. A former resident of Goodland, she was a resident of Ellinwood and was a secretary. Owens attended United Methodist Church in Ellinwood. Survivors include one son, Russell Owens of Ellinwood; one daughter, Nichell Owens of Ellinwood; one brother, Greg Patten of Ellinwood; two sisters, Jacque Golemboski of Colby and Jolene Burgess of Oak Grove, Mo.; and one grandfather, Lewis Patten. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the church with Rev. Vernon Maelzer officiating. A burial service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Brewster United Methodist Church in Brewster with Pastor Dorenne Chambers officiating. Memorials are suggested to Brewster United Methodist Church.
