Obituaries in Kansas Newspapers (arranged by city)
HARRIET JUNE (SKINNER) SCHRODER
Funeral Service Time/Date: Monday, February 11, 2008
1:00 p.m.
Location of Funeral Service: The First Congregational Church
700 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
Visitation Time: Please come in anytime to sign the memorial book.
Visitation Location: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz
Manhattan, KS 66502
Burial: At a Later Date
Memorials: John A. Grindel Memorial Fund
Obituary: Harriet Schroder, 88, of Manhattan, KS, passed away on February 4, 2008. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, February 11, at The First Congregational Church in Manhattan. Flowers or memorial contributions can be made to the John A. Grindel Memorial Fund through the family; the fund was established to offer a scholarship in her grandson’s name.
Harriet Schroder was a lifelong teacher and dedicated to her family. She loved to travel and loved her family and tried to find many ways to combine the two. Some of her greatest memories can be found on the Alaskan Highway; the Santa Fe Trail; the Prairies of Kansas, Minnesota, and the Dakotas; and the Grand Canyon. Her love and strong belief in family will never be forgotten. Friends and family will not forget the many memories shared. Her resilient spirit and independent way afforded many the opportunity to learn and grow. May we remember that spirit and take joy in all that is life. She will be missed by many but will continue to live within the hearts of her family and friends.
Mrs. Schroder’s memberships included the First Congregational Church and the Women’s Fellowship, Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority, Retired Teacher’s Association, Delta Omega Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha, Epsilon Sigma Alpha Foundation, O.E.S.-Norton Chapter (life member), and Lee Pierson V.F.W. Auxiliary #1786.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Thornton C. Skinner, Gladys (Russell) Skinner, her husband, Clifford C. Schroder, her brother, Carl Skinner, her brothers–in-law, Howard Bigbee, Joe Savelius, and her grandson, John A. Grindel.
She is survived by her daughter Harriet L. Grindel and husband Ray, Gladstone, MO; her grandchildren - Clifford Grindel, his fiance’ Amanda DePriest, Kansas City, MO; Karl Grindel, Iowa City, IA, Harriet R. Grindel, Gladstone, MO, and Stephanie Bedard and husband Paul, Middletown, DE; her great-grandchildren - Braydon Behnke, Olivia and Joey Bedard; her two sisters - Isabelle Savelius, Topeka, KS and Virginia Bigbee, Manhattan, KS; and many loving nieces, great-nieces and nephews and friends.
Arrangements are being handled by the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home.
F. A. "FRITZ" BOEDING
Mass of Christian Burial Time/Date: 11:00 a.m.
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Location of Funeral Mass: Seven Dolors Catholic Church
731 Pierre
Manhattan, KS 66502
Rosary Time: 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Rosary Location: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz
Manhattan, KS 66502
Burial: Burial, with full military honors, will be at 3:00 p.m. in the Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery, Seneca.
Memorials: Memorial contributions can be made to the Seven Dolors Catholic Church or the St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital and left in care of the funeral home.
Obituary: Fridolin A. “Fritz” Boeding, 88, Manhattan, KS passed away Saturday, February 2, 2008 in the Mercy Regional Health Center, Manhattan.
He was born July 7, 1919 at Seneca, KS, the son of August Boeding and Paula Krapp Boeding. He grew up in Seneca where he attended the local schools and was a 1937 graduate of the Sts. Peter & Paul High School.
In 1941, Mr. Boeding was drafted into the U.S. Army, serving state-side and in Europe. He received the Bronze Star on October 29, 1944 for meritorious service. He also earned the following medals during WW II: American Campaign, Europe, Africa, Middle-East Campaign with four battle stars, WW II Victory and Army of the Occupation.
Following his honorable discharge in 1946, he remained in the Army Reserve and then returned to active duty in 1949 as a reserve officer on active duty. During his over 30 year career, he served with distinction receiving many letters of commendation and medals. His most notable duty was as Procession Control Officer for the state funeral of President John F. Kennedy, for which he received the Army Commendation Medal.
Mr. Boeding’s other awards included the Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, American Defense Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Meritorious Service Medal and the Legion of Merit, the highest non-combat medal awarded. As an officer in the U.S. Army, he lived in many locations throughout the United States and in some foreign countries before being assigned to Ft. Riley in 1970. He retired at the rank of Colonel in 1972.
He was united in marriage to Virginia E. Nix on February 12, 1946 at Chickasha, OK. She preceded him in death on April 11, 2003.
He was a member of the Seven Dolors Catholic Church, 3rd Degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 1832, 4th Degree member of the Msgr. Lucky Assembly, Lee Pierson V.F. W. Post No. 1786, Pearce-Keller American Legion Post No. 17 and the Stagg Hill Golf Club, all of Manhattan. He was an avid golfer and would often shoot his age.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Boeding was preceded in death by his parents; six brothers, Norbert, Paul, Marcellus, Edgar, Robert and Victor Boeding; and a sister, Sister Damian.
Survivors include a son, Stephen C. Boeding, and his wife, Cynthia K., Kansas City, MO; a daughter, Jennean A. Boeding, Kansas City, MO; two brothers, Mark Boeding, Indianapolis, IN and John Boeding, Angels Camp, CA; a sister, Mary Helen Becker, Bloomington, IL; and a granddaughter, Jennifer E. Boeding, Manhattan.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February 7, 2008 in the Seven Dolors Catholic Church with Father Joseph Popelka as celebrant. Burial, with full military honors, will be at 3:00 p.m. in the Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery, Seneca.
A Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 6, 2008 in the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, Manhattan.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Seven Dolors Catholic Church or the St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital and left in care of the funeral home.
LORETTA ROSE UMSCHEID
Mass of Christian Burial Time/Date: 10:00 a.m.
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Location of Funeral Mass: Seven Dolors Catholic Church
731 Pierre
Manhattan, KS 666502
Rosary Time: 7:00 p.m.
Friday, January 25, 2008
Rosary Location: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz
Manhattan, KS 66502
Burial: St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery
Flush, Kansas
Memorials: Seven Dolors Altar Society or Manhattan Catholic Schools and left in care of the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, 1317 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, KS 66502
Obituary: Loretta Rose (Schmelzle) Umscheid was born October 18, 1908 on the family farm near Louisville, in rural Pottawatomie County, KS. She died January 21, 2008 at her home near Manhattan after an extended illness.
Loretta attended grade school in the Broderick township school (near Brush Creek), and attended Immaculate Conception High School in St. Marys, KS. After graduation in 1927, Loretta attended summer school in Norton, KS, and took an examination in Topeka to obtain her teaching certificate. She taught in several one-room country schools in Pottawatomie and Riley Counties between 1927 and 1936.
She married Philip Joseph Peter Umscheid May 27, 1936 at St. Joseph’s Church in Flush, KS. Phil was the son of Albert Umscheid and Gertrude (Bach) Umscheid. He was born August 23, 1911 in Flush, KS, and died April 1, 1999 in Manhattan.
After marriage to Phil, the couple resided in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas, where Dolores was born in 1937. They then lived in Sabetha, KS for a short time before moving to Manhattan in 1939. All remaining children were born in Manhattan. The family moved to a farm near Manhattan in 1947 and both Phil and Loretta lived there until their deaths.
Mrs. Umscheid was a member of the Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Manhattan, the parish Altar Society and the Seven Dolors Retirement Club, as well as the Riverside Club.
In addition to her husband Phil, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Marie, in 1949; a son, John Philip, in 1951; her parents Joseph and Agnes (Baumchen) Schmelzle; three sisters, all Benedictine nuns: Sisters Ositha, Christine and Suzanne OSB and four brothers: Herman, Clement, Cletus and Eugene.
Mrs. Umscheid is survived by two sons, Gary Umscheid and his wife, Kittie, of Basehor, KS; and Keith Umscheid, and his wife, Mary, of Westmoreland, KS; five daughters, Dolores Kemnitz of Manhattan, Carol Bloomer and husband Gary of Liberty, MO, Mary Jo Mathias of Castle Rock, CO, Phyllis Owen and her husband, Patrick of Florence, KY, and Linda McCoy, and her husband, Tom of Valencia, CA; a brother Gilbert Schmelzle of Seneca, KS; two sisters, Bernadette Burns of Wichita, KS, and Mary Cooper of Danville, KY, 26 grandchildren, and 35 great grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.
Vigil and Rosary Service for Loretta will be Friday January 25, 2008 at 7:00 pm at Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, Manhattan, KS. The Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday January 26, 2008 at 10:00 AM at Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Manhattan, KS, followed by burial at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Flush.
The family suggests memorial contributions to Seven Dolors Altar Society or Manhattan Catholic Schools.
HAROLD L. REESE
Funeral Service Time/Date: Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008
11:00 a.m.
Location of Funeral Service: Community Room of Meadowlark Hills
2121 Meadowlark Road
Manhattan, KS 666502
Visitation Time:
Visitation Location: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz
Manhattan, KS 66502
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Memorials: Habitat for Humanity, 621 Humboldt, Manhattan, Kansas, 66502, or Homecare and Hospice, 323 Poyntz, Manhattan, Kansas, 66502 or sent in care of the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, 1317 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, KS 66502
Obituary: Harold Livingston Reese, 96, passed away in Lyle House at Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community in Manhattan on January 4, 2008. He was born June 22, 1911, in Bryant, South Dakota, to parents John B. and DeEtte (Lang) Reese and grew up in Mitchell, South Dakota.
A career educator in higher learning, Harold attended Northwestern University for graduate studies in English, and taught at the University of Alabama, University of Missouri, Kansas City Junior College, and Longview Community College. He lived in Raymore, Missouri, for 46 years where he gardened and raised registered Angus cattle. He moved to Manhattan in 1996 to be closer to family.
He met his lifelong love, Julia Hubbs, at Dakota Wesleyan University. They married July 19, 1935, and had been married for 58 years at the time of her death in 1994. Harold also was preceded in death by his parents and his two sisters, Mary Esther McWhirter and Edith Reese.
Harold was a loving father to his son, John C. Reese, and his wife, Mary Beth, of Manhattan, and a loving and very supportive grandfather to his grandsons, Andrew C. Reese of Arlington, Virginia, and Adam J. Reese of Denver, Colorado. He also was a surrogate grandfather to several children in Manhattan and always enjoyed being with youngsters.
He enjoyed sharing his family history of homesteading in South Dakota. He took much pride in his Norwegian and English ancestry, and was thrilled when his son visited his (Harold’s) grandfather’s birthplace in Oppdal, Norway.
Harold was described as generous, charitable and kind, but the most fitting description is that he was a true gentleman. Harold was an avid gardener and was very close to the land. He served in the American Red Cross during World War II and traveled widely through the Philippines and Japan. He enjoyed reading the Old Testament in Greek every day. Harold also was fascinated with western history, especially the Oregon Trail and the Santa Fe Trail.
Harold donated his body to the K.U. Medical Center, with a memorial service to be held Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. in the Community Room of Meadowlark Hills. Because of his years of generous support of Habitat for Humanity and Homecare & Hospice, the family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to Habitat for Humanity, 621 Humboldt, Manhattan, Kansas, 66502, or to Homecare and Hospice, 323 Poyntz, Manhattan, Kansas, 66502 or sent in care of the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, 1317 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, KS 66502.
NORMA LEE STROM
Funeral Service Time/Date: 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Location of Funeral Service: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz
Manhattan, KS 66502
Visitation Time: The family of Mrs. Strom will receive friends immediately following the memorial service.
Visitation Location: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz
Manhattan, KS 66502
Burial: Inurnment will be held at a later date in the Memory Gardens Memorial Park, Las Vegas, NV.
Memorials: Salvation Army and left in care of the funeral home.
Obituary: Norma Lee Strom, 80, Manhattan, KS passed away Thursday, January 17, 2008 in the Mercy Regional Health Center, Manhattan.
She was born November 25, 1927 at Wichita, KS, the daughter of Fred Duehring and Faye (Carpenter) Duehring. She grew up in Wichita and was a 1945 graduate of the Wichita North High School.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 29 years, Harry A. Strom. He was a career Air Force ground crew specialist and they traveled throughout the country. She was very active in the Non-Commissioned Wives Club, and held a number of offices. Norma was a medical transcriptionist, starting right out of high school in 1945, and continuing until her retirement in 1992.
Upon her retirement, she moved to Manhattan to be closer to her family. She was an avid baseball fan, enjoyed working crossword puzzles, bowling and crocheting. She volunteered many hours at the Salvation Army and the Beach Museum. Her family was very important to her.
In addition to her husband, Mrs. Strom was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Arthur Turton.
Survivors include her sister, Mary Larmer, and brother-in-law, Oscar Larmer, Manhattan; niece, (Mary) Lynn King, Manhattan; a nephew, Michael Larmer, and his wife, Karen, Colby, KS; and many great nieces and nephews.
Cremation is planned. Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 23, 2008 in the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, Manhattan with the Rev. Moon-Hee Chung officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date in the Memory Gardens Memorial Park, Las Vegas, NV. The family of Mrs. Strom will receive friends immediately following the memorial service.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Salvation Army and left in care of the funeral home.
JOSEPHINE WEIXELMAN
Funeral Service Time/Date: Memorial mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 5, 2008
Location of Funeral Service: Seven Dolors Catholic Church
731 Pierre Street
Manhattan, KS 66502
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Memorials: Memorials have been designated in Josephine's name to the Manhattan Catholic School Fund, Manhattan Hospice and Home Care, and the Oblate Foreign Mission Fund. Contributions can be made in care of Fr. Richard Weixelman, OMI, 112 N. 9th Street, Manhattan, KS 66502.
Obituary: Josephine A. Weixelman, 93, Manhattan, KS passed away Friday, December 28, 2007 in her home after an extended illness.
She was born October 10, 1914 at Greenleaf, KS and had been a Manhattan resident since 1938. Josephine was the fifth of nine children born to Charles Donigan and Minnie Brown.
Jo, as she was affectionately called by all who knew her, learned to play piano and violin from her father before graduating from grade school. All her life she enjoyed entertaining others with her music. In three years, Josephine graduated from high school at Marymount College Salina. At 17, Jo considered joining the sisters of St. Joseph in Concordia. After two years with the sisters she returned to Greenleaf and worked in the local parish before obtaining a job as sales girl with Cole's Dept. Store in Manhattan. In just a short time Josephine met her husband to be, Gerard Weixelman, on the steps of the Seven Dolors Catholic Church. Three months later, they were married.
For the next 20 years, Jo was a busy wife, mother of eight children and helping her husband, Gerard, operate their family skating rink. When the children were older, Josephine became active in the parish Altar Society, Church Women United and the "Joy of the Lord"" prayer group which she helped found and led for many years. One of Jo's great passions was the Seven Dolors Budget Shop which she helped found and managed for more than 20 years. Josephine seemed to have limitless energy and was always looking for ways to serve. For years, she played piano for the folks at Douglas and Manhattan Senior Centers.
Up to the age of 75, Jo could be seen daily going here and there on her old bicycle or in her old yellow Ford. But, even after being forced to give up the bicycle and car, she never slowed down until 2002 when she collapsed at Sunday Mass from heart failure and was rushed to the emergency room. For the next five years she was confined to her wheelchair and bed but her story-telling, laughter, sharp wit, with her many daily visitors, and her interest in everyone and everything never diminished up to the moment our dear Lord called His dear Jo to her eternal home with Him.
Josephine is survived by her eight children: Fr. Richard of the Philippines, Teresa Romano of Thornton, CO, James of Colorado Springs, Michael of Palacios, Texas, Bernadette Newman of Toledo, Ohio, John of Wichita, Timothy of Sandy Valley, Nev, and Mary Fecht of Corpus Christi Texas. Also survived are 24 grandchildren, and 18 great grandchildren. Josephine is also survived by a younger brother, Jim Donigan of Greenleaf, and two sisters; Mary Alice Schwartzfiger, Toledo, Ohio, and Patricia Stephenson, Papillion, NE.
The family wants to thank the parish of Seven Dolors, the Manhattan Homecare and Hospice and the numerous friends and many good people of Manhattan who have made the past five years very special for Josephine and her family. God bless you all.
In accordance with her wishes, Mrs. Weixelman’s body was donated to the K.U. Medical Center for research purposes. Memorials have been designated in Josephine's name to the Manhattan Catholic School Fund, Manhattan Hospice and Home Care, and the Oblate Foreign Mission Fund. Contributions can be made in care of Fr. Richard Weixelman, OMI, 112 N. 9th Street, Manhattan, KS 66502.
WILLA MAE HEWITT
Funeral Service Time/Date: 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 29, 2007
Location of Funeral Service: First Christian Church
115 Courthouse Plaza
Manhattan, KS 66502
Visitation Time: 7 until 8:30 p.m.,
Friday, December 28, 2007
Visitation Location: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
Burial: Alta Vista Cemetery
Alta Vista, KS
Memorials: First Christian Church and left in care of the funeral home.
Obituary: Willa Mae Hewitt, 90, Manhattan, KS passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2007 at the Stormont-Vale Regional Hospital, Topeka, KS.
She was born December 10, 1917 in Morris County, KS, the daughter of William O. Rinabarger and Mary DeLanie (Dowell) Rinabarger. She grew up near Alta Vista, KS, where she attended the local schools and was a graduate of the Alta Vista High School.
She was united in marriage to Harry Steere in 1937. They were later divorced. She was married to Pat Hewitt on April 16, 1954 at Manhattan. He preceded her in death on January 18, 1964.
Mrs. Hewitt had been a Manhattan resident since 1952. She worked in the catalog department at the Sears-Roebuck Store for 25 years (1952-1977) and as a full-time teller at the Citizens Bank and Trust Company for seven years (1976-1983). From 1985-1995, she worked part time as a teller at the bank and during the summer months was an assistant manager of the Hamilton Photo Shop at Yellowstone National Park. She retired in 1995.
She was an active member of the First Christian Church, Manhattan, serving as an elder, a deacon, an usher, the Christian Women’s’ Fellowship and the Do Day Ladies. Other memberships included the Business Professional Women’s Club; American Business Women’s Association, Pilot Club, the Wrangler Square Dance Club and was a volunteer at the Riley County Senior Service Center.
Survivors include a son, Larry R. Steere, and his wife, Kay, Arlington, TX; a daughter, Joella R. Rowland, and her husband, Jerry, Vassar, KS; a brother, Max W. Rinabarger, and his wife, Barbara, Wellsville, KS; seven grandchildren, Jeffrey and Steven Steere, Kelly Reifsneider, Karla Stovall, Peggy Roatch, Pattie Piersol and Ron Rowland; 17 great grandchildren, Nicole, Emily, Lottie, Allen, Casey, Abby, Jacob, Madison, Morgan, Josh, Justin, Paige, Gavin, Eion, Jessica, Kylee and Evan; and one great great granddaughter, Sara Elizabeth.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, December 29, 2007 in the First Christian Church, Manhattan with the Revs. Neil Engle and Ben Duerfeldt officiating. Burial will follow in the Alta Vista Cemetery, Alta Vista, KS.
The family of Mrs. Hewitt will receive friends from 7 until 8:30 p.m., Friday at the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, Manhattan.
Memorial contributions can be made to the First Christian Church and left in care of the funeral home.
