Obituaries in Kansas Newspapers (arranged by city)
RUBY M. STEWART
Funeral Service Time/Date: December 15, in Brazil, Indiana
Location of Funeral Service: Brazil, Indiana
Visitation Time:
Visitation Location:
Burial: Clearview Cemetery
Brazil, Indiana
Memorials:
Obituary: Ruby M. Stewart, 101, formerly of Brazil, Indiana, died December 5, 2007, at Mercy Regional Health Center in Manhattan, Kansas.
Born in Harmony, Clay County, Indiana, February 28, 1906, she was the daughter of Bert and Sophronia Martin.
She attended the former Brazil High School and in 1923 was a member of the first graduating class of the former Van Buren High School near Harmony. She graduated with honors from the Brazil Business University in 1924 and was employed thereafter by the Prudential Insurance Company until her marriage in 1928 to the late Judge Robert B. Stewart. He died August 27, 1970, having served twenty-six years as Judge of the Clay Circuit Court, with four years remaining on his fifth term.
Mrs. Stewart was a loyal member of the First United Methodist Church in Brazil and its W.W.U. Church School Class which her husband taught for twelve years. She was also a member of the Methodist Women’s Organization, the former Ladies Literary Society, Social Science Club, a member of Delta Theta Tau Sorority since 1930, and a member of Eastern Star Chapter 80 since 1931.
Ruby was preceded in death by her parents; an infant daughter, Sue; a son, Reed, president emeritus of Wesley College, Dover, Delaware; a brother, Otto Martin; and four sisters, Mable Sully, Lois Turner Huron, Marie Howald and Tillie Hedge.
Survivors include one son, Dr. G. Kent Stewart, of Manhattan, Kansas, Professor Emeritus at Kansas State University; two daughters-in-law, Barbara and Beverly Stewart; two grandsons, Reed Jr. and Paul Stewart; four granddaughters, Kenna Frink, Jill Rusk, Kimberly Stewart Boechler and Elaine Stewart; one sister, Phyllis Kurtz of Ottawa, Ohio; eight great grandchildren: Kristin and Kyle Bundy, Lucas, Alexandra, Taylor and Payne Stewart, Ruby Rene’ and Rebekah Rene’ Rusk; and two nieces and four nephews.
Services were held December 15, in Brazil, Indiana, followed by burial at Brazil’s Clearview Cemetery. Local arrangements were handled by the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home of Manhattan, Kansas.
LARAINE J. CULLERS
Funeral Service Time/Date: 10:00 a.m.
Monday, December 8, 2008
Location of Funeral Service: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
Visitation Time: The family of Mrs. Cullers will receive friends from 7 until 8:30 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home.
Visitation Location: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
Burial: Sunrise Cemetery
Manhattan, KS
Memorial: Mosaic in Beatrice House, Beatrice, NE and left in care of the funeral home.
Obituary: Laraine Jean (White) Cullers, 61, Manhattan, KS passed away Thursday, December 4, 2008 in the Mercy Regional Health Center, Manhattan.
She was born November 4, 1947 at Lexington, NE, the daughter of Vern White and Wilda Applegate White. She grew up in Cozad, NE, where she attended the local schools and was a 1965 graduate of the Cozad High School.
She was united in marriage to Vern Cullers on August 21, 1982 at Lexington, NE. He survives of the home.
Mrs. Cullers worked in the finance and administrative support services at Pawnee Mental Health Services, Manhattan and retired in March 2004. She had been a Manhattan resident since August 1988.
In addition to her husband, Laraine is survived by a son, SSG Todd W. Laird, stationed at Whidbey NAS, Oak Harbor, WA; daughter, Ramona Laird, Beatrice, NE; parents, Vern and Wilda White, Cozad, NE; sister, Verla Ringenberg, and her husband, Jay, Lincoln, NE; step children, Julie Cullers, Columbus, MO, David Cullers of Cozad, NE and Audra Williams, Lexington, NE; granddaughters, Desirae Laird, West Richland, WA and Shelby Laird, Hubbal, NE; and step grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 8, 2008 in the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, Manhattan with Vicar King Crawford officiating. Burial will be in the Sunrise Cemetery, Manhattan.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Mosaic in Beatrice House, Beatrice, NE and left in care of the funeral home.
The family of Mrs. Cullers will receive friends from 7 until 8:30 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home.
HANNELORE B. MICHAELIS
Funeral Mass Time/Date: 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Location of Funeral Mass: Seven Dolors Catholic Church
S. Juliette
Manhattan, KS
Rosary and Visitation Time: 7:00 p.m.
Monday, November 24, 2008
with visitation to follow at 8:00 p.m.
Rosary and Visitation Location: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz
Manhattan, KS 66502
Burial: At A Later Date
Memorials: Manhattan Catholic Schools or the Manhattan Arts Center and left in care of the funeral home.
Obituary: She was born April 7, 1938 at Pommern, Germany, the daughter of Ernest Schulz and Irmgard Pappe Schulz. She grew up in Hannover, Germany, attended the local schools, and briefly studied art at the university.
In 1961, Hannelore and Paul Michaelis were united in marriage in Salt Lake City, UT. During the 20 years that they were married, they traveled and resided in both the United States and Europe.
Mrs. Michaelis later used her artistic creativity as she worked in retail. She lived in Eureka Springs, AR before moving back to Manhattan in 2003. Hannelore was a member of the Seven Dolors Catholic Church, an active member of the church choir, and fulfilled a special calling for prison ministry. She loved to travel, always returning to the Island of Brac in Croatia.
Survivors include two daughters, Bettina Boller, and her husband, Tom, Manhattan and Christine Michaelis, Bellingham, WA; a brother, Klaus Schultz, Hannover, Germany; and grandchildren, Elizabeth Buckley, Catherine Buckley, Michael Boller and Taryn Boller.
Cremation is planned. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 25, 2008 in the Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Manhattan with Father Joseph Popelka as celebrant. Inurnment will be at a later date.
A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m., Monday, November 24, 2008 in the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, Manhattan with a family visitation to follow at 8:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Manhattan Catholic Schools or the Manhattan Arts Center and left in care of the funeral home.
VIOLET M. SEDLACEK
Funeral Service Time/Date: 10:00 a.m.
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Location of Funeral Service: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz
Manhattan, KS 66502
Visitation Time: 7:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, November 28, 2008
Visitation Location: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz
Manhattan, KS 66502
Burial: Riverside Cemetery
Waterville, KS
Memorials: Memorial contributions can be made to the Terry C. Johnson, Center for Basic Cancer Research-KSU and sent in care of the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, 1317 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, KS 66502.
Obituary: Violet M. Sedlacek, 93, Manhattan, KS passed away Friday, November 21, 2008 in the Meadowlark Hills/Collins House, Manhattan.
She was born January 23, 1915 at Frankfort, KS, the daughter of Ike Ellsworth Dover and Ida Irene Schlegel Dover. She attended the local schools and was a 1932 graduate of the Cleburne High School.
She was a homemaker and also employed by the Singer Company and Weisner’s Sew Unique in Manhattan for 25 years.
On December 1, 1932 in Marysville, KS she was married to Floyd “Bud” Herrmann. They farmed in Washington County, KS area for 25 years, before moving to Manhattan in 1957. He preceded her in death on May 4, 1978. On March 31, 1988 she was married to Miles F. Sedlacek in Junction City, KS. He preceded her in death on August 1, 1997.
Mrs. Sedlacek’s hobbies included sewing. She also served as a 4-H leader in Washington County and was a member of the Rebecca Lodge and was past noble grand in Barnes.
In addition to her husbands, Mrs. Sedlacek was preceded in death by her parents; 4 sons, Jimmy Herrmann in 1937, Billy Herrmann in 1959, Richard Herrmann in 1965 and Larry Herrmann in 2002, a grandson, Todd Herrmann, and a daughter-in-law Thelda Herrmann.
Survivors include two grandsons, Kevin Herrmann and his wife, Julie, Meridian, Idaho, and Michael Herrmann, Omaha, NE; three great grandchildren; one great great granddaughter; two stepsons: Larry Sedlacek, CA and Randy Sedlacek, Kansas City; a brother, Jack Dover, Wamego, KS; two nieces, Lou Ann Roepke and her husband, Alvin; Waterville, KS, and Norma Herrmann, Marysville; a nephew, Gene Herrmann, Topeka, KS; and many friends.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 29, 2008 in the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, Manhattan. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Waterville, KS. The family will receive friends from 7:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, November 28, 2008 at the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Terry C. Johnson, Center for Basic Cancer Research-KSU and sent in care of the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, 1317 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, KS 66502.
HENRY "HANK" EDWARD LIGE, JR.
Funeral Service Time/Date: 10:00 a.m.
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Location of Funeral Service: Faith Evangelical Free Church
1921 Barnes Rd.
Manhattan, KS
Visitation Time: 7:00-8:30 p.m., Friday, November 28, 2008
Visitation Location: Faith Evangelical Free Church
1921 Barnes Rd.
Manhattan, KS
Burial: Sunrise Cemetery
Manhattan, KS
Memorial: The memorial will be designated later by the family.
Obituary: Henry “Hank” Edward Lige, Jr., age 54, died November 20, 2008 at KU Medical Center in Kansas City.
Born on November 6, 1954 in Montgomery, Alabama. He was the son of Henry Edward Lige Sr and Pearlie Lee (Sankey) Lige. He received Christ at an early age at Nazareth Catholic Mission. Henry played football at Robert E. Lee High School in Montgomery, Alabama and went on to play at Kansas State University as a cornerback #45 for two years. He worked for over thirty years as a contractual pipe fitter and was a member of the Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Union Local #165. Henry liked to fish, golf and cook but most of all loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.
His survivors include: his daughters, Aresha Nichole Lige of Manhattan, KS; Tamica (Clark Trawick) Lynn Lige of Manhattan, KS; Mrs. Tracey (Takata) Lewis of Montgomery AL. His son, Henry Edward Lige III of Manhattan, KS. His siblings, Arvella Wilkins of Manhattan NY, Mrs. Henrietta Meyers of Bronx NY, Reginald Bray of Montgomery AL, Tyrone (Elizabeth) Bray of Lawton OK, Timothy (Patricia) Lige of Montgomery AL, Haywood (Regina) Lige of Manhattan NY, Rose Carolyn Lige of Montgomery AL. Six grandchildren are Ari, Ryder, Kelsey, Joshua, Jaquan, and Whitney. Two great grandchildren, Kedrick Jr and Ja’ Meryn. Several nieces and nephews. His step-mother Mrs. Mattie Lige of Montgomery, AL. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Connie Lige and his grandson Kedrick Smith, Sr.
Funeral Services will be Saturday, November 29th at 10:00 a.m. at Faith Evangelical Free Church, 1921 Barnes Rd., Manhattan, KS with Pastor Steve Ratliff officiating. Burial will follow in the Sunrise Cemetery, Manhattan.
Visitation will be Friday evening from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Faith Evangelical Free Church. Memorial contributions in the name of Henry E. Lige Jr. “Hank” may be left in care of the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, 1317 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502. The memorial will be designated later by the family.
KAREN J. MALL
Funeral Service Time/Date: 10:00 a.m.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Location of Funeral Service: First United Methodist Church
612 Poyntz
Manhattan, KS 66502
Visitation Time: 7 until 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Visitation Location: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz
Manhattan, KS 66502
Burial: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 22, 2008
Liberal City Cemetery, Liberal, KS
Memorials: Terry C. Johnson Center for Basic Cancer Research-KSU or the SCCC Development Foundation-Erwin L. Brewer Scholarship Fund and sent in care of the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, 1317 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, KS 66502.
Obituary: Karen J. Mall, 45, Manhattan, KS, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at the K.U. Medical Center, Kansas City, KS after a long illness.
She was born July 24, 1963 at Liberal, KS, the daughter of Erwin L. Brewer and Lila J. (Oblander) Brewer. She grew up in Liberal, where she attended the local schools and was a 1981 graduate of Liberal High School. Karen also attended Seward County Community College and received her BS degree from Cameron University, Lawton, OK. She later attended Kansas State University, Manhattan, receiving a Masters Degree in Computer Science.
Karen was united in marriage to Scott Mall on September 24, 1994 at Manhattan. He survives at the home, along with her 'girls', Maggie, Peg and Koko.
At the time of her death, Karen was a Systems Analyst for the Farm Bureau Financial Services, Manhattan and was a member of the Manhattan Pilot Club. Other memberships included the First United Methodist Church, Liberal. Karen enjoyed softball, quilting, and photography, was an avid supporter of KSU athletics and MHS Lady Indians basketball, and was a dedicated runner, as she completed the Chicago Marathon in 2000.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her mother, Lila J. Hagaman, Liberal; and a brother, Douglas R. Brewer, Liberal, and by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, stepbrothers and stepsisters.
Karen was preceded in death by her father, Erwin L. Brewer in 1974; and her stepfather, Jay Hagaman in 2007.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 21, 2008 in the First United Methodist Church, Manhattan with the Rev. Kay Scarbrough officiating. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 22, 2008 in the Liberal City Cemetery, Liberal, KS.
Karen’s family will receive friends from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m., Thursday, November 20, 2008 in the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, Manhattan.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Terry C. Johnson Center for Basic Cancer Research-KSU, to the SCCC Develop Foundation-Erwin L. Brewer Scholarship Fund, or to CaringBridge and sent in care of the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, 1317 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, KS 66502.
LILLIAN M. POST
Funeral Service Time/Date: 1:00 p.m.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Location of Funeral Service: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz
Manhattan, KS 66502
Visitation Time: Friends are invited to come in anytime to sign the memorial book.
Visitation Location: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz
Manhattan, KS 66502
Burial: At a Later Date
Valley Falls Cemetery
Valley Falls, KS
Memorials: V.F.W. National Home for Children or the donor’s choice and left in care of the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, 1317 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, KS 66502.
Obituary: Lillian M. Post, 93, Manhattan, KS passed away Saturday, November 8, 2008 of natural causes at the Stoneybrook Retirement Community, Manhattan.
She was born December 25, 1914 the daughter of August Leadtka and Anna B. Chatham Leadtka. She grew up in the farm community of Rock Creek, KS, north of Topeka and graduated from Rock Creek High School in 1934. She married Harry E. Post on March 7, 1947. They lived for ten years on a farm north of Valley Falls, KS and in Valley Falls for several years before moving to Manhattan in 1967. Mr. Post preceded her in death.
She was primarily a homemaker but also did paper hanging and baby sitting. She loved to sew and was active in sewing groups with the First United Methodist Church and the V.F.W. Post #1786 Auxiliary of which she was a life member.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and three brothers, Paul, Charley and Tony Leadtka and a brother-in-law, William O. Post.
She is survived by her daughter, Catherine A. Post of Manhattan; three sisters-in-law, Evelyn Leadtka of Topeka, Mary Sarver of Haysville, Jo Schulte of Newton; and many cousins, nephews and nieces.
Cremation is planned. Memorial services will be at 1:00 p.m., Monday, November 24, 2008 in the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, Manhattan with Rev. Nancy J Kollhoff officiating. Inurnment will be later in the Valley Falls Cemetery, Valley Falls, KS.
Memorial contributions can be made to the V.F.W. National Home for Children or the donor’s choice and left in care of the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, 1317 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, KS 66502. Online condolences and be sent to www.irvinparkview.com.
VERNE G. KUHN
Mass of Christian Burial Time/Date: 10:00 a.m., Tuesday
November 18, 2008
Location of Mass: St. Thomas More Catholic Church
2900 Kimball
Manhattan, KS 66502
Bible Vigil Time: 7:30 p.m., Monday, November 17, 2008. The family will receive friends for an hour preceding the Vigil Service.
Bible Vigil Location: Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home
1317 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
Burial: Sunrise Cemetery
Manhattan, KS 66502
Memorials: Memorial contributions can be made to Homecare & Hospice and left in care of the funeral home.
Obituary: Verne G. Kuhn, 91, Manhattan, KS passed away Friday, November 14, 2008 in the St. Joseph Village, Manhattan.
He was born February 16, 1917 in Elizabeth, IL, the son of George E. Kuhn and Mayme D. (Koehn) Kuhn. He was raised in the Elizabeth area where he attended a country grade school and graduated from the Elizabeth High School in 1936.
Following his high school graduation, Mr. Kuhn served with the U.S. Army for over 26 years, retiring as a Command Sergeant Major in 1963. He served in France, Germany and Austria during World War II and also in Korea during the Korean Conflict. Following his military retirement, he worked for the Federal Civil Service Administration at Ft. Riley, KS for 16 years, retiring on March 28, 1980.
Mr. Kuhn was a longtime member of the St. Thomas More Catholic Church and an honorary lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 8488, Manhattan. He was also a lifetime member of the National Association of Federal Retired Employees, the Pearce-Keller American Legion Post No. 17 and the Lee Pierson V.F.W. Post No. 1786, all of Manhattan.
On November 10, 1941, he was united in marriage to the former Helen Louise Gros at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Flush, KS. She survives at the home in Manhattan. Also surviving are a son, Leland Kuhn, and his wife, Andrea, Kent Island, MD; a daughter, Sandra Kuhn, Kansas City, MO; brothers-in-law, Ivan Gros of Montana and Leo Hecht, Andale, KS; sisters-in-law, Charlotte Patzell, Manhattan and Gudula Gros, Andale, KS; and two grandchildren, Joseph Kuhn and Kimberly Kuhn.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Leland (Bill) Kuhn and Merlin (Marley) Kuhn.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 18, 2008 in the St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Burial, with full military honors, will follow in the Sunrise Cemetery, Manhattan.
A Bible Vigil service will be at 7:30 p.m., Monday, November 17, 2008 in the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, Manhattan. The family will receive friends for an hour preceding the Vigil Service. Memorial contributions can be made to Homecare & Hospice and left in care of the funeral home.
