ALLISON
William E. ALLISON -- Hoisington Dispatch -- Thursday, Jan. 9, 1890
Died... at the residence of Mr. Jacob GROSSARDT, December 30, William E. ALLISON. William Emerald ALLISON was born August 21, 1871, his age at death being 18 years, 4 months and 9 days. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. THOMPSON. Willie has not lived here so very long but will be greatly missed by his many friends. He leaves a mother, sister and brothers to mourn his death. They have the heartfelt sympathy of the whole community in their bereavement.ARTH
Tony ARTH -- Hoisington Dispatch -- Thursday, April 8, 1920
Tony ARTH, for many years a citizen of Great Bend, was found dead in his room at the Barton House Sunday morning, death probably having resulted from heart failure. He was a member of the G.A.R. and the Catholic Church and was 75 years old. Surviving children are Frank of Florence, Edgar and Louis of Great Bend, Mrs. Sam RARIDEN of Arkansas City, Mrs. Chas. NEWKIRK of Great Bend and a daughter in Denver.AXMAN
Mrs. Joseph B. AXMAN (Maragert C. PAULUS AXMAN)
(Obituary):
"Great Bend � Margaret C. Axman, 68, died July 30 (1982) at Central Kansas Medical Center, Great Bend, after a long illness. Born Margaret Paulus on April 27, 1914, at Olmitz, she married Joseph B. Axman on Nov. 9, 1938, at Olmitz, She was a retired nurse's aide and has been a Great Bend resident since 1967, moving from Olmitz. She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church Altar Society and Daughters of Isabella, all of Great Bend. Survivors include the widower of the home; and one sister, Mary Ann Mausolf, Hoisington. Funeral services were Monday at the church, with Rev. Charles Mazouch officiating. Burial was at St. Anne's Cemetery, Olmitz. Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home was in charge." (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com)BAGLEY
Geo. Archie BAGLEY -- Hoisington Dispatch -- Thursday, March 13, 1890 Died... Geo. Archie BAGLEY, on March 8th, at 11:25 p.m., aged 7 years, 2 months and 10 days. He was injured by a fall when 17 months old which deformed him for life. Was patient in his suffering and passed away calmly without a struggle. Funeral services were held in the M. E. church Monday morning at 10 o'clock conducted by Rev. PITKIN.
IN MEMORY OF ARCHIE by Lavina Dodge
One little soul has passed away Beyond the dreary earth; Where there in happiness alway With purity and mirth
There Angels robed in garments white Awaited him to come; And there he saw the blessed light In his eternal home
Then weep not father, mother dear, For him beneath the sod; For, though it is so hard to bear, His spirit is with God
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(A letter to the editor, Hoisington Dispatch -- March 13, 1890) We wish, through the columns of the DISPATCH, to express our heartfelt thanks to our untiring friends who so kindly assisted us in the late sickness and death of our darling boy. May heaven's richest blessings attend them in their time of sorrow are the best wishes of Mrs. and Mrs. G. M. BAGLEYBAHR
John Joseph and Edward Earl BAHR -- Great Bend Tribune --June 9, 1953
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 4 p.m. in the Cook and Weber funeral home for John Joseph and Edward Earl, the twin sons of Mr. and Mrs. Edward BAHR of Albert. They were born Sunday morning at St. Rose hospital. John Joseph died yesterday afternoon, and his twin brother died last night. The Rev. Dennis M. McAulisse will officiate at the services, and burial will be in the Great Bend cemetery. In addition to their parents, the infants are survived by the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl McCosh, Osborne, formerly of Great Bend, and the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfons Bahr, who live on a farm near Olmitz. Donated by Lanette Yakel - email: jeffnbobo@earthlink.net BAHR
Ervin A. BAHR -- Great Bend Tribune -- December 12, 1953
Ervin A. Bahr, 31, 2022 Jackson, died Saturday morning at St. Rose hospital following a lingering illness. Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Irene BAHR; two daughters, Connie, 5, and Kathy, 3, all of the home. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Alfons BAHR of Olmitz, and a brother is Edward BAHR of Albert. Services will be held Monday at 9:30 a.m. from St. Rose of Lima Catholic church with Msgr. John Cody officiating and burial is to be in the Great Bend cemetery. Rosary will be said Sunday evening at 8 from the Cook and Weber funeral home. Bahr lived in Great Bend for the past six years and farmed with his father on the home place south of Olmitz. Donated by Lanette Yakel - email: jeffnbobo@earthlink.net BECK
BECK, Ferdinand
Ferdinand BECK passed away at his home in Odin early Tuesday morning (May 14, 1946) following a short illness at the age of 76 years, 11 months and 27 days. He was born in Austria May 17, 1869 and while in his early twenties came to this country, locating on a farm in this Odin community, where he has made his home for the past fifty-four years. He was quite active in farm life until recent years when he gave up farming and, with his wife, moved to Odin.
Surviving are his widow, two sons, Fred of Odin and Frank, who resides
northeast of Hoisington, one brother, John of Odin and eleven grandchildren.
A daughter and a son died in infancy.
Funeral services were held from the Holy Family Church in Odin at nine
o'clock this morning, conducted by Father Anthony Mages adn burial was made
in the Odin cemetery.
Submitted by Nancy Schremmer - NSSCHRE@aol.com BECK
BECK, Frank A.
Hoisington - Frank A BECK, 82, died Dec. 22 (1987) at Hoisington Lutheran Hospital. Born May 24, 1905 in Odin, he had been a lifetime resident of the Odin-Hoisington area. He married Mary m. KLUG Nov 27, 1928 in Odin. She died Nov. 15, 1980. He was a retired farmer. BECK was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Hoisington.
Survivors include two sons, Gene of Hoisington, and Elmer of Great Bend, five daughters, Bernice CHRISTOPHER, Elma STRICKER and Betty STEINER, all of Hoisington, Helen URBAN of Ellinwood and Kathy THOMPSON of Richmond, TX; 21 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Parish rosary will be at 7:30 tonight at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church with the Rev. Jim Sheehan officiating. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the church renovation fund.
Submitted by: Nancy Schremmer - NSSchre@aol.com BECKER
Marvin Jacob BECKER
(Obituary):
"Marvin J. Becker, 58, 115 W. 15th St., died suddenly Wednesday morning ( 19 January 1983) at the Russell Hospital after becoming ill at his home in the early morning hours. Death was believed to have been caused by a heart attack. Born Dec. 16, 1924, at Milberger, he was a life-long resident of the area. He and his family moved from a farm near Galatia to Russell in December, 1972. A graduate of Russell High School in 1942, he attended St. John's College in Winfield before returning to his home to farm. He had been active in grain and livestock operations with his brother, LaVern. In recent months, the brothers have separated their agricultural operations but they still own farm acreage in a partnership.
Mr. Becker was married to the former Marlene E. Karst, Aug. 18, 1946, in the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Milberger. She survives. Other survivors are three sons, Stephen and Michael of Russell, and Paul, Sayre, Okla; two daughters, Anita Botka, Las Vegas, Nev., and Laura, Russell; his mother, Mrs. Bertha Becker, Russell; brother, LaVern, Milberger; sister, Mrs. Elaine Earlywine, LaPorte, Ind.; and four grandchildren.
A member of the United Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Milberger, he was a veteran of World War II and a member of the American Legion. Tuesday, Jan. 18, marked the final day of his term on the state Extension Service Advisory Council. He was recognized for his years of service in an area extension service meeting at Hays.
A former Soil Conservation Service county committeeman of Barton County, Mr. Becker was active in a number of agricultural interests and events. He was a member of the Russell County extension service committee for several years. He was a director of First of Kansas Savings Association, and was associated in oil development in the area. He was a past director and past president of the Galatia Farmers Cooperative Association. When he and his brother had joint agricultural ventures, they operated under the name of L and M Farms.
The funeral service is at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21, in the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Milberger, with the Rev. Robert Kreier officiating. Burial will be in the Milberger Cemetery. Pohlman's Mortuary, Russell, is in charge of arrangements. A memorial in his name has been established with the United Emmanuel Lutheran Church Men's Vespers Program. Gifts may be left at the church or the mortuary."
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Mrs. Ardon (HAHN) BERQUIST
(Obituary):
"Claflin - Mrs. Ardon Berquist [Note. Her first name is unknown. Ardon was her husband's name], 46, died this morning (4 May 1966?) at the Central Kansas Medical Center, after an eighth month illness. Born Nov. 15, 1919 at Galatia, she married Ardon Berquist April 14, 1951, in Galatia. They had lived the past 13 years in Claflin. She had been employed by the Hoisington National Bank. She was a member of the Methodist Church, Claflin, the Wesleyan Service Guide and VFW Auxiliary. She survived by the widower; two sons, Kent and Craig, both of the home; one daughter, Paula, of the home; father, John Haun, and his wife, Elizabeth, Galatia; two brothers, Dr. Richard Haun, Lawrence, and Milton Haun, Schenectady, N.Y.; three sisters, Mrs. Bernie Gunn, Overland Park, Mrs. Elsie Blackwood, Hoisington; Miss Doris Haun, Denver.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later by the Herthel Funeral Home, Hoisington, where friends may call after 9 a.m. Wednesday."
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Alexander ALEXANDER
(Funeral card):
In loving memory of, Alexander Bitter, August 12, 1903, Barton County, August 20, 1965, Barton County. Services: Sunday, August 22, 1965, at the Emanuel Lutheran Church, Hoisington, Kansas, 2:30 p.m., Clergyman: Rev. G. Weise, Music: Church Choir, Mrs. LeRoy Wilhelm, Organist. Interment: Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery. Casket Bearers: Gus Yakel, Armin F. Deutsch, Martin Lehmann, Julius Krug, Solomon Bitter, Fred Lehning. Arrangements by Burgat Funeral Home Inc., Hoisington, Kansas.
(Obituary): Alexander Bitter, 62, Dies in Hoisington
Hoisington � Alexander Bitter, 62, died Friday of a heart attach while on a fishing trip at Cheyenne Bottoms.
Born, August 12, 1903, in Barton County, he was a retired farmer. He lived at Hoisington since 1948. He married Pauline Miller, April 21, 1934, at Chicago, Illinois. He was a past council member of Emanuel Lutheran Church, Hoisington. Survivors include the widow; and sisters, Mrs. Amelia Howlier and Mrs. Katie Eichman, both of Hoisington. (Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com)BITTER
Amelia (SCHULTZ) BITTER (Mrs. Henry BITTER III
(Obituary and notice of funeral are identical except for the visitation times):
Hoisington � Mrs. Amelia Bitter, 71, died Tuesday (17 September 1974) at the Hoisington Hospital. She was born February 14, 1903 in Russia and married Henry Bitter III on March 31, 1941 who preceded her in death on Feb. 3, 1969. She had been a resident of the Hoisington area since 1906. She transcribed Sunday School material for the Lutheran Publishing House into Braille for the blind. She was a member of the Concordia Lutheran Church of Hoisington, Victory EHU.
Survivors are three step-sons: Edwin, LaCrosse; Gerhardt, Otis; Wilmer, Ulysses; two step-daughters; Mrs. Solomon (Alvera) Bitter, Hoisington; Mrs. Leo (Hilda) Wilhelm, Hoisington; two brothers, Fred Schultz and Emanuel Schultz, Hoisington; eight sisters: Mrs. Harold Cheney, Miss Katie Schultz, Miss Mollie Schultz, Miss Marie Schultz, Mrs. Rosie Popp, all of Hoisington; Mrs. Olaf Juergensen, Phoenix, Ariz; Mrs. Merle Gross, Lynn; Mrs. Carl Podszus, Arlington; eight step-grandchildren, and eleven step-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday in the Concordia Lutheran Church of Hoisington with Pastor D. G. Meyer officiating. Burial will be in the Hoisington Cemetery. Friends may call for 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home of Hoisington and 9:30 a.m. until service time Friday at the church. The family suggests memorials of the donor's choice."
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Ida (DIXON) BITTER
(Obituary):
Hoisington � Mrs. Ida D. Bitter, 82, died Saturday (6 January 1979) at the Hoisington Hospital after a long illness. She was born Ida Dixon, Jan. 29, 1896, in Marion County. She married F. H. Bitter, May 15, 1919, at Hoisington. He died in August 1963.
She was a retired school teacher, having taught in the Milberger and Susank areas for many years. She had been a resident of Hoisington for more than 60 years. She was a member of the Concordia Lutheran church of Hoisington.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Gladys Harms of Great Bend; one brother, G. G. Dixon; three sisters, Mrs. Esther Base of Newton, Mrs. Nola Stross of Wichita and Mrs. Alice Zeitliw (sic) of McPherson; five grandchildren; and one great grandson.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington. Friends may call at the funeral home at 2 p.m. Sunday. The family suggests memorials to the church or to charities of the donor's choice.
(Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com)BLACK David Young BLACK Claflin Clarion -- Thursday, July 7, 1927
David Y. BLACK of Hutchinson was fatally injured last Thursday afternoon when he was struck by Missouri Pacific train # 314 at Maple Street crossing in Hutchinson. He was picked up by an ambulance and taken to St. Elizabeth�s hospital, but he died before reaching there. Mr. BLACK had left the home of his daughter, Mrs. Nan Winder, where he makes his home and had been gone about 25 minutes when the call came to the home that he had been killed.
Mr. BLACK was over 91 years of age and except for being crippled with rheumatism was in good health, even for a much younger man. Some who witnessed the accident said that the train did not whistle at the crossing. When the train struck him he caught the guard on the engine with his hands where he clung until the train stopped. His left side was crushed and had three broken ribs.
David Young BLACK was born in August 1836 in Pennsylvania. He grew to manhood there and was married January 22, 1861 to Mary Alverda Henderson. To this union ten children were born, two of whom are dead. They are John and Mary. The living children are Mrs. Ida FOX, of Pueblo, Colorado; Mrs. Harriet WATSON, for Burlington, Colorado; Robert of Los Angles; Mrs. Nan WINDER of Hutchinson; Mrs. Ella EWING of Midvale, Utah; George BLACK of Hoisington; Thomas of Penokee and William of Wilson, Kansas.
In 1878 the family came to Kansas and lived in Rush county for four years. They next moved to McPherson where they lived for four years, then moved out to Gove County. They lived there for some fifteen years and then moved to Claflin, where Mr. BLACK lived until Mrs. BLACK died, August 5, 1926, except for a short time he spent in Colorado a few years ago. Since his wife�s death Mr. BLACK lived for a short time with his daughter Mrs. WATSON at Burlington, Colorado, and for the past few months made his home with another daughter, Mrs. Nan WINDER in Hutchinson.
Mr. BLACK had one arm crushed just after he reached manhood, in a logging accident in Pennsylvania. It was permanently stiffened and bent and was unable to get into the Civial War on that account.
The body was brought to Claflin and funeral services were held at the Methodist Church at 2 o�clock. Burial was in the Claflin Cemetery by the side of his wife. Rev. Braddick was in charge of the services and a large crowd of friends of the deceased pioneer gathered to pay their respects to his memory.
�Daddy� BLACK as he was usually called here, was an honest, industrious man and a mighty good citizen. He enjoyed the respect and friendship pf everyone who he came in contact, and his death was a loss to many Claflin people who knew and loved him.
The relatives who were able to be present at the funeral were Mrs. WINDER and daughter fo Hutchinson; George BLACK and wife of Hoisington, Mrs. Jess MATHER, a granddaughter of Mr. BLACK , and her husband of Hoisington; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. BLACK of Wilson.
Submitted by Cindy Theimer (great great-granddaughter of David Young Black) ksmom58@yahoo.com or cind@st-tel.net
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Colby, KS 67701 BLACK Mary Alverda (HENDERSON) BLACK Claflin Clarion -- Thursday, August 12, 1926
Mary A. HENDERSON was born in Pennsylvania, Oct 10, 1841 and died in Claflin, Kansas, Thursday, August 5 1926, aged 84 years, 9 months and 25 days. She married David Y. BLACK at Bolivar, Pennsylvania, in 1861. In 1878 they came to Rush county, Kansas and lived there four years. They then moved to McPherson where they lived for four years and going form there to Gove county. They came to Claflin about twenty-five years ago and have been residents ever since then, except for a very short stay in Colorado a few years ago.
Ten children were born to Mr. and Mrs. BLACK, two of them whom are now dead. The living children are Mrs. Ida FOX , St. Joseph Missouri; Mrs. Harriet WATSON , Burlington, Colorado; Robert BLACK , Los Angeles, California; Mrs. Nan WINDERS, Hutchinson, Kansas; Mrs. Ella EWING, Salt Lake City, Utah; George BLACK , Hoisington, Kansas; Thomas BLACK, Hill City, Kansas; William BLACK of Kansas City, Kansas.
The funeral services were held Friday afternoon at eh Methodist church in Claflin, Rev. Jones of the Bushton Methodist church officiating and burial was in the Claflin cemetery.
Mrs. BLACK was one of the pioneers of western Kansas, and her long and useful life will remain as a happy and inspiring memory to her family and friends.
Relatives who were here for the funeral Friday were: Geo. BLACK of Hoisington and his son Fred BLACK and wife and two children, and his daughter Mr. and Mrs. Jesse MATHERS; Thomas BLACK from Hill City, Kansas; Mrs. Ida FOX from St� Joseph , Missouri; Mrs. Nan WINTERS(WINDER) and Miss Mary WINTERS(WINDER) from Hutchinson.
Submitted by Cindy Theimer (great great-granddaughter of David Young Black) With assist of Judy, director of the Claflin library ksmom58@yahoo.com or cind@st-tel.net
1593 county rd H
Colby, KS 67701 BLACKWELL Hoisington Dispatch -- Thursday, November 21, 1889
Willis BLACKWELL, the aged colored man who has been residing about eight miles northeast of Hoisington for a number of years, died at the county poor house the first of the week. His age is said to be 114 years and 8 months, being the second oldest man in the state. The oldest man lives in Topeka and is 118 years old.BOHATSCH
[Unknown newspapers]
John BOHATSCH, 81, Odin, father of Clarence, 607 West 25th, died Wednesday at Old Soldiers Home, Ft. Dodge [Kansas]. Born November 11, 1895 in Austria. He married Anna KINZEL. She died July 28, 1963. He was a retired foreman for the Missouri-Pacific Railroad and longtime resident of the Odin area. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus, both of Odin as well as the American Legion, Ft. Dodge and a veteran of World War I. Other survivors include [daughters?] Orvella MOORE, Oklahoma City; Mrs. Jean CROSS, Watzeka, Illinoi; Mrs. Ruth HICKEY, Liberal [Kansas]; sister: Sister Amanda Bohatsch, Wichita; nine grandchildren, two great grandchildren. Rosary will be Friday.
Contributed by Virginia Bohatch. VBOHATCH@COX.NET
BORCHERS
Beth (SOUTHWICK) BORCHERS
(Obituary):
"Hoisington - Beth Borchers, 79, died Wednesday, Dec. 23 (1981), at the St. Joseph's Hospital in Wichita. Born Dec. 9, 1902 in Barton County, she married John P. Borchers, May 22, 1942 in Hosington. He died May 24, 1967.
She was a retired school teacher and dietitian and lived her entire life in Hoisington. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Altrurian Club, Civic Club, Cameo Club, Albion EHU and a 50 year member of the Order of the Eastern Star, all of Hoisington.
She was survived by one nephew, Winston C. Sowers, Arcadia, Calif.
Funeral services were Wednesday at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home with Rev. Don Koehn officiating. Burial was in the Hoisington cemetery. A memorial has been established to the church."
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Elmer John BORTZ
Downs (Mitchell County) � Elmer John Bortz, 72, died Friday (1978) at the Osborne County Hospital. Born March 14, 1906, in Claflin, he had been a Downs resident most of his life. He was a farmer. He married Ella Hosmeister.
Survivors include his wife; four daughters, JeNelda Bodnarchuck of Summerville, N.J., JaNeva Hart and Zoe Goeheed, both of Downs, and Jane McKerney of Dayton, Ohio; one son, Bill of Downs; two sisters, Elsie Panning and Laura Rugan, both of Ellinwood; one brother, August of Arkansas Pass, Texas; and 14 grandchildren.
Funeral will be Monday at 2 p.m. in Downs United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bill Ester and the Rev. Leonard Clark officiating. Buraial will be in the Downs Cemetery.
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Anna E. BOXBERGER (maiden name unknown)
(funeral card):
In remembrance of, Anna E. Boxberger, August 8, 1884, Hussenbach, Russia, April 11, 1975, Hoisington, Kansas. Services, Monday, April 14, 1975, Concordia Lutheran Church, Hoisington, Kansas, 2:00 p.m., Clergyman, Pastor D. G. Meyer, Music, Elmer Bitter, Organist, Congregation, Page 200 (Lord's Prayer in German), Interment: Hoisington Cemetery. Honorary Casket Bearers: Harold Boxberger, Gary Boxberger, Harvey Boxberger, LaVern Boxberger, David Boxberger, Donald Boxberger. Casket Bearers: Gerald Schneider, Steve Boxberger, Kenneth Nuss, Ronald Tittle, Dale Boxberger, Douglas Boxberger. Arrangements by Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home."
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Henry BOXBERGER Final Rites Monday for Henry Boxberger, 79
Great Bend � Henry Boxberger, 76 (sic), died early today (18 Mar 1967) in the Siesta Rest Home, Stafford, where he had made his home for the past three years. Born January 25, 1891, in Russell, he farmed for 30 years in the Milberger community and lived in Ness City, Hoisington and Great Bend before moving to the Siesta home.
Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday at the Burgat Chapel, Hoisington, with the Rev. Earl Wall officiating. Burial will be in the Hoisington Cemetery. Music will be furnished by the Bender Trinity Lutheran church choir.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Marvin (Helen) Bender, Russell; two sons, Emil and Paul; two brothers, William, Hoisington, and Ben, Russell, and four grandchildren. Friends may call at the Burgat Chapel until the hour of the survice. The family suggests memorials to funds of the donor's choice.
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Maria Sophia (SCHANGEL) BOXBERGER
(Funeral Card):
Mrs. Sophia Boxberger, daughter of Henry and Maria (Becker) Schangel, was born September 6, 1876 at Kukus, Russia and departed this life on April 23, 1969 at the Hoisington Kansas Lutheran Hospital. Her age was 92 years, 11 months and 17 days. She was baptized in early infancy, later confirmed and after attaining womanhood, she was united in marriage to Jacob Johannes. In 1902 they immigrated to American and to Lincoln, Nebraska, and then to Rocky Ford, Colo. The following year her husband died at Rocky Ford and sometime later she came to Galatia, Kansas and was married to Henry Karst, also a widower. Mr. Karst also passed away on December 2, 1933. There were two daughters by her first marriage and three sons by the second marriage. With her duties as a farm wife she was also the mother to five stepdaughters along with her own children. On January 3, 1940 she was again united in marriage to Peter Boxberger at Russell and she made her home here in Russell. Mr. Boxberger also preceded her in death in October 1952. She continued her residence here until she suffered a fall in April, 1967 and was hospitalized until she recovered and entered the Homestead Villa Nursing Home at Hoisington on June 11, 1967 where she resided until the day of her death. She was a faithful member of her church and remained active in church circles and home work until suffering this fall 2 1/2 years ago.
Surviving her are two daughters, Mrs. Adam Nuss and Mrs. Arthur Radke at Russell; 3 sons, Sigmund Karst, Herman Karst, both of Hoisington; Alvin Karst, Hutchinson; five step-daughters, Mrs. Bertha Peil, Liberal, Kan.; Mrs. Hannah Popp, Hoisington, Mrs. Dolly Lang, Milwaukee, Wis.; Mrs. Edward Nuss, Russell and Mrs. Chris Kramer, Hoisington. Also 3 step daughtes from the Boxberger marriage, Mrs. George A. Dumler, Mrs. Alex Dumler and Mrs. Herman Langholz, all of Russell. 15 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren.
Memorial Service: Held Monday, August 25, 1969 from St. John Lutheran Church at 2:00 p.m. following a brief family service from the Deines Funeral Home at 1:30. Rev. R. G. Sedo officiating. Organist, Mrs. Howard Vladar. Hymns: "Jesus Still Lead On" "So Nimm Den Meine Hands." Casket Bearers: Leland Nuss, Marvin L. Nuss, Leonard Karst, Harry Radke, Herman Lee Karst, Ronald Karst, Clinton or Wayne Karst, alternates. Laid to Rest: Lutheran Cemetery at Milberger. Services Entrusted To: Deines Brothers Funeral Home"
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Edwin B. BRACK
(Funeral Card):
"In Remembrance of Edwin B. Brack
June 5, 1903 Barton County, Kansas
May 18, 1979 LaCrosse, Kansas
Services Monday, May 21, 1979, Trinity Lutheran Church, Otis, Kansas, 1:30 p.m.
Clergyman: Pastor Theo. Judt
Music: Mrs. Dorothy Peters, Organist. Casket Bearers Woodrow Moore, Albert Steinert, LeRoy DeWald, Herman K. Brack, Rubin Funk, Fritz Schober. Interment: Fairview Cemetery, Galatia, Kansas
Arrangements by: Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, Kansas"
(Obituary):
"Edwin B. BRACK
OTIS - Edwin B. Brack, 75, Otis, died Friday May 18 at the Rush County Memorial Hosital, LaCrosse, of a sudden illness. Born June 5, 1903, in Barton County, he married Phoebe Keil, Aug. 16, 1931 at Otis. A retired farmer and a lifetime resident of the Otis-Galatia area, he was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, Otis.
Survivors include his wife of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Fara Popp of Russell and Mrs. Mary LeRoy of Wichita; two step-brothers, Alvin Keil of Great Bend and Edwin Keil of Russell; one sister, Mrs. Hannah Brack of Otis, and two grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Trinity Lutheran Church at Otis. Pastor Theo Judt officiated. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery at Galatia. Memorials are suggested to the Trinity Lutheran Church. Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home was in charge of arrangments."
(Note: Edwin B. Brack married his step sister, Phoebe Keil - daughter of his step- mother by her first marriage.)
(Second obituary):
"Edwin B. BRACK
Otis - Edwin B. Brack, 75, died at LaCross of a heart attack on Friday. Born June 5, 1903, he was a retired farmer. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. today at Trinity Lutheran Church, at Otis. Burial will be at Galatia. Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Phoebe Brack; two daughters, Mrs. Paul C. (Fara) Popp of Russell and Mrs. Mary LeRoy of Wichita, and two grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Hannah Brack of Otis; two step brothers, Alvin Keil of Great Bend and Edwin Keil of Russell. Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home of Hoisington was in charge. A memorial has been established with the Trinity Lutheran Church at Otis."
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Floyd BRACK
(Obituary):
"Otis - Floyd Brack, 77, died Monday (9 January 1978) at Hoisington Hospital. He was born May 8, 1900, in Barton County. He married Elma Keil, Nov. 9, 1919, at Otis. She died Sept. 29, 1970. He was a retired farmer and carpenter and lived her since 1975, moving from Galatia. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Otis.
Survivors include one son, LaVern of Otis; two daughters, Mrs. Ruben (LaVina) Bender of Russell and Mrs. Albert (Darlene) Bender of Salina; one brother, Edwin of Otis; one sister, Hannah Brack of Albert; 10 grandchildren; two step- grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the church with the Rev. Theo Judt officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Galatia. Friends may call from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington and from 10 a.m. until service time Wednesday at the church. The family suggests memorials of the donor's choice."
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Fred BRACK (aka Johann Frederick BRACK)
(Obituary) Died on 7 March 1956:
"Funeral Rites Held Here for Fred Brack
Funeral services were conducted here Saturday for Fred Brack, 50, whose sudden death at his home early Wednesday shocked his many friends in the city. The service was conducted in the Methodist church Saturday afternoon with the Rev. Donald Viets, pastor, officiating. Interment was in the Hoisington cemetery and the Childs-Burgal Funeral home directed. Casket bearers who served were: Edwin Brack, Fred Kinman, Harrison Brack, Geo. Brack, Jr., Melvin Brack and Fred Boxberger.
Mr. Brack's death resulted from a heart attack, which occurred in his car. He had gone out to get the family car ready to take the children to school and was stricken before he could get the car out of the garage. The home is at 512 East First Street.
He was an employee of the Mast Drilling company of Russell and had worked the previous night. Born in Otis, Kansas, May 25, 1905, Mr. Brack had resided during most of his life in this area.
Survivors include the widow, Josephine Brack; one son, Bruce, 10 years old; two daughters, Beverly, 8, and Merlynn, 7; two brothers, Sam of Russell, and Elmer of Denver; and a sister, Mrs. Matilda Brauer, Omaha, Nebr."
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H. U. BRACK -- Hoisington Dispatch -- Thursday, April 8, 1920
H. U. BRACK died at Otis Tuesday at an advanced age. Mr. BRACK is the eldest brother of Peter BRACK and has made his home near Otis on a farm for many years. He leaves a large family of children and grandchildren.BRACK
Hannah H. (KERBS) BRACK, wife of Henry M. BRACK
(Obituary):
"Great Bend � Hannah H. Brack, 91, died March 25 (1985) at Cherry Village. Born Hannah H. Kerbs, February 7, 1894, in Otis, she had lived in great Bend since 1979 having moved from Otis. She married Henry M. Brack, May 5, 1921, in Otis. He died in 1979. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Brack was a member of Otis United Methodist Church.
Survivors include three sons, Eldred, Ashland, Oral, Aurora, Colo, and Merle, Great Bend; one daughter, Buena Baize, Great Bend; 13 grandchildren and nine great- grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church with Rev. Joseph Wallen officiating. Burial will be at Otis Methodist Cemetery. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Bryant-Christians Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to the church or EMTF."
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Karl BRACK (aka Charles BRACK)
(Obituary) from the Great Bend Tribune (April 1, 1974), it reads:
"Karl (Charles) BRACK
Albert - Karl (Charles) Brack, 76, died Sunday (31 March 1974) at the Central Kansas Medical Center. Born Jan. 6, 1898 at Albert, he married Hanna Brack Jan. 28, 1921, at Otis. He was a retired farmer and longtime resident here. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Otis.
Survivors include his wife; two sons; Orland, Albert: Wendall, Liberal; one daughter; Mrs. Tom Smith, Savannah, Ga.; seven grandchildren; three great grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the church with the Rev. Theo Judt officiating. Burial will be in Otis Lutheran Cemetery. Friends may call at Janousek Funeral Home, LaCrosse, frrom 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday. The family suggests memorials to the Martin Luther Home."
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Marie Elizabeth (OCHS) BRACK � nee Marilis OCHS
(Obituary) Note: There is an error in the obituary. She was married to Heinrick U. Brack not Andreas U. Brack.
"Obituary Died on 6 September 1922
Mrs. Marie Elizabeth Brack was born on the 19th of May, 1847, in Popotchnja, Gov. Russia, as the second daughter of Henry and Lusanna Ochs. She grew up in Schoenthal, whereto her family moved. Here she received her education and was confirmed in October 1862 in the Lutheran church of which she stayed a true member thru her long life. In 1865 she was united to Mr. Andreas (sic) U. Brack. This union was blessed with eleven children three dying in infancy and eight now surviving her. In 1876 the Brack family came to Barton county, Kansas and took a homestead near Albert. Here the deceased fulfilled her duties as a faithful wife and good mother. One child after another left the home and in 1905 where they lived for some years with their youngest daughter, Mary. (sic) In 1920 Mr. Brack after a short illness was called to his reward and his widow made her home with the J. J. Schaffer family. On Sunday, September 3rd she got ill and though she got good care she passed away, Wednesday, the 6th, at 2 p.m.
The funeral was held on Friday, at the Lutheran church, the sermon delivered by the pastor upon the Bible verse which she had chosen on her sickbed, Mark 14:8. The pallbearers were P. J. Brack, C. M. Brack, J. P. Brack, Peter Hartman, John A. Scheuerman and C. Schneider. The interment was made in the Lutheran cemetery.
The deceased leaves to mourn her death two sisters and one brother, six sons, Henry, Philip, John, Pete, George, and Jacob and two daughters, Mrs. Phil Ochs and Mrs. J. J. Schaffer, 40 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. May she rest in peace."
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Samuel BRACK
(Obituary):
"Samuel Brack, 74, Dies At Russell Hospital
Samuel Brack, 74, Route 2, Russell, died Sunday (January 9, 1972) morning at Russell Hospital. He was born Sept. 9, 1897, in Barton County near Otis, to John G. and Anna Brack. He was a farmer at Otis a short time, but had lived on the present farm since 1944. He married Elma Dumler, April 20, 1930, in Russell. He was a member of the United Emanuel Lutheran Church at Milberger.
Survivors include the widow; two sons, Melvin of Ness City and LaVern, Escondido, California, and a daughter Mrs. Frank (Isabelle) Untereiner, Russell; a brother, Elmer Brack, Denver, Colo.; and a sister, Matilda Brauer, Omaha, Neb.; and nine grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday from the United Emanuel Lutheran Church, with Rev. Gilbert Kisling officiating. Burial will be in Galatia Cemetery."
(Personal note: I was at this funeral. It was a cold day, and as the ceremony at the cemetery ended it started to snow.)
(Funeral card):
Samuel Brack, son of John and Anna Marie (Popp) Brack, was born September 9, 1897, in Barton County, near Otis. He departed this life on January 9, 1972, in the Russell Hospital after an illness of about four weeks. His age was 74 years and 4 months.
Sam, as he was known by most of his friends, lived his early life in Rush County and received his education in the rural schools in that area. On April 20, 1930, he was united in marriage to Elma Dumler and this union was blessed with two sons, Melvin and LaVern, and one daughter, Isabelle. For about 10 years, Sam was engaged in farming near Otis. In 1944, he moved his family to the present home near Milberger and he began working in the oilfields. He continued his oilfield work until he retired in 1959. At that time he was employed by the Weeks Well Servicing Company.
He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith as a youth in the Trinity Lutheran Church at Otis, Kansas, and he continued steadfast in his faith. At the time of his death, he was a member of the United Emanuel Lutheran Church at Milberger. Those who preceded him in death were his parents and one brother, Fred.
He is survived by his wife, Elma, of the home; his two sons, Melvin, Ness City, Kansas, and LaVern, Escondido, California; one daughter, Mrs. Frank (Isabelle) Untereiner, Russell, one brother, Elmer, Denver, Colorado and one sister, Mrs. Matilda Brauer, Omaha, Nebraska; 9 grandchildren; several other relatives and friends."
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Matilda (BRACK) BRAUER - wife of David Brauer
(Obituary):
"OBITUARY of Matilda Brauer
Mrs. Matilda Brauer of Omaha, Nebraska, formerly of Hoisington, moving to Omaha in 1951, was born Nov. 7, 1892, and passed away on Sunday, Sept. 15, 1974, in Omaha, after a short illness. She attained the age of 81 years, 10 months, and 8 days. She had made her home there. Funeral services were conducted from St. Pauls Lutheran Church at 1 pm Wednesday, Sept. 18, 1974, in Omaha, Interment was in Forest Lawn Cemetery, near Omaha.
She is survived by one son, John Edward, and three daughters: Mrs. Leo H. Peil (LaVina), Mrs. Charles Loosemore (LaVera Ann) and Mrs. Allen Brown (Hilda), all of whom live in Omaha. Also a brother Elmer, of Denver, Colorado. Two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Josephine Brack and Mrs. Elma Brack, of Hoisington; and 13 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters and a grand son, Gary Peil who was killed while in the service in the Marines."
According to a note made by Mrs. Elma Brack (her sister in law that attended the funeral) the congregation sang "Abide with me" at the funeral."
(Full information on this death notice can be requested from Glenda Brack at: UCMEGEEBEE@aol.com or UCMEGEEBEE@att.com)BRENIMAN Eugene H. BRENIMAN Great Bend (KS) Daily Tribune, May 28, 1960:
Services for Eugene Harlan BRENIMAN Jr., 29, will be Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. from the Cook and Weber chapel with the Rev. Carl SCHULTZ officiating and burial in Great Bend cemetery.
BRENIMAN died Friday [May 27] in a two-car accident near Great Bend. He lived at Arvada, Colo., and was in Great Bend to attend the commencement exercises for a brother-in-law, Charles HAYS. He was a veteran of World War II, a police officer in Jefferson County, Colo., and assistant manager of the Republic Drug company, Aurora, at the time of his death.
Surviving are the widow Carol, the former Carol HAYS of Albert; a sister, Mrs. Thomas BAKER, Santa Clara, Calif.; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene H. BRENIMAN Sr., Sinclair, Wyo. Mrs. BRENIMAN's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Orville HAYS of Albert.
contributed by Wilene Smith http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=ewingwilene&id=I0075BUTLER
Orpha A. (HENRY) BUTLER
(Obituary):
Orpha A. Butler, 79, died Sunday Nov. 2 (1980) at Central Kansas Medical Center. Born Orpha A. Henry, Feb. 21, 1901 in Hoisington, she was a lifetime resident here. She married Frank M. French, who died Sept. 5, 1956. She then married William O. Butler. He died Feb. 9, 1961. Mrs. Butler was a member of the First Christian Church and Heritage Club both of Hoisington.
Survivors include four step daughters � Mrs. Clarice Kaba of Wichita, Mrs. Elva Springfield of Branson, Mo., Mrs. Wilma Sicade of Puyallup, Wash., and Mrs. Wanda Laakaniemi of Sutherland, Ore.
The funeral was at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington with the Rev. Roy Helm officiating. Burial was in the Hoisington Cemetery. The family suggests memorials to the church.
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Levi CALMORE -- Hoisington Dispatch -- Thursday, April 8, 1920
One death in Barton County was caused by the blizzard Saturday. Levi CLAMORE, an aged citizen of Great Bend left his home Saturday afternoon and no trace of him was found until yesterday when his body was found a half mile southwest of the Santa Fe branch roundhouse at Great Bend. It was supposed that he became lost in the storm and died from exposure and exhaustion. He was nearly 85 years old.CARR
Sherman CARR -- Hoisington Dispatch -- Thursday, April 11, 1889
Sherman CARR, nephew of James and Geo. CARR residing near this place, was killed Monday while working on the Iron Mountain road in Missouri. He was formerly employed on the Mo. Pacific at Hoisington.CLARK
Maud Vivian CLARK -- Hoisington Dispatch -- Thursday, February 6, 1889 -- (Claflin news section)
Died... on January 31st, of dropsy, Maud Vivian CLARK, little daughter of F. H. and Lydia CLARK. Her age was 3 years, 9 months and 18 days. The bereaved parents have the sumpathy of the whole community.COBUN
[male child] COBUN -- Hoisington Dispatch -- Thursday, February 27, 1890 A ten year old son of M. W. COBUN died Tuesday and was buried in the Hoisington cemetery Wednesday.CORNELIUS
CORNELIUS, MRS. THERESA � nee Helfert, Theresa, wife of Roy Cornelius
(Obituary)
Hoisington � Mrs. Teresa (sic) Cornelius, 80, died Thursday morning (1966) at the Hoisington Hospital after a long illness. Born May 19, 1885, in Austria, she came with her family to Olmitz in 1890. They moved to Hoisington in 1897. She married Roy Cornelius at Hoisington in 1908. He was a former owner of the Hoisington Dispatch. He died in 1963.
She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Hoisington, the Altar Society, the Woman's Civic Club and Garden Club.
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Esther McKenna, Phillips, Tex., Mrs. Loretta Newkirk, Los Altos, Calif., and Mrs. Helen Fairbanks, Glendale, Calif., two brothers, J. E. Helfert, Beaver Dam, Wis., and Edward Helfert, Hoisington; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church with Frs. James Tainter and Victor Karmela officiating. Burial will be in the Hoisington Cemetery. A Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Friday at the Burgat Funeral Home, Hoisington. Friends may call at the funeral home until 9:30 a.m. Saturday. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Cancer Fund.
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Mrs. Alvina (NIEDENS) DEUTSCH, wife of Otto Deutsch
(Funeral Card):
"In Loving Memory of Mrs. Alvina DEUTSCH
born: March 25, 1917 Russell County, Ks.
died: June 16, 1967 Hoisington, Ks.
Services: Sunday, June 18, 1967, 1:30 p.m., Burgat Chapel; 2 p.m., Concordia Lutheran Church, Hoisington, Kansas
Clergyman: Rev. A. C. Gottberg
Music: Members of Church Choir; Linda Miller, Organist
Interment: Hoisington Cemetery Casket Bearers: George Niedens, Armin Deutsch, Rudolph Niedens, Leo
Deutsch, Emanuel Niedens, Alvin Deutsch
Arrangements: Burgat Funeral Home, Hoisington, Kansas"
Note: Handwritten on the back of the card by my mother-in-law, Mrs. Elma Dumler Brack, is: "The Pallbearers were her brothers and his (her husband's) brothers. She was survived by her husband Otto, and a son and a daughter, three sisters - Rosie (Mrs. Ben Dumler), Mrs. Ernest Wegele, and Mrs. Rudy Dumler, besides the bearers, Sam Niedens, was a brother (and) is deceased. Her brother George of Russell, Died in July 1967. She passed away suddenly of a heart attack."
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Otto H. DEUTSCH
(Obituary):
"Hoisington - Otto H. Deutsch, 70 died Thursday, March 1, (1984) at his home in Hoisington. He was born March 8, 1913, Barton County to Jonthon (sic) and Mary (Bitter) Deutsch. He was a farmer still active north of Hoisington. He married Alvina Niedens on May 2, 1937, at Susank, who died June 16, 1967.
Survivors are a son, Duane Deutsch, Hoisington, and a daughter, Velda Deutsch, Manhattan; four brothers, all of Hoisington: Leo, Armin, Clarence, and Vernon Deutsch; two sisters, Mrs. Elsie Ochs, Susank and Mrs. Raymond (Rosa) Kraft, Galatia. He was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church, Hoisington.
Funeral services were at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Concordia Lutheran Church, Pastor Garry Dassow officiating. Burial was in the Hoisington Cemetery. A memorial is to the church. A prayer service was held at 8 p.m. Friday at the Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington."
(Funeral Notice):
"Hoisington - Otto H. Deutsch, 70, died March 1, (1984) at his home in Hoisington after a sudden illness. Born March 8, 1913 in Barton County, he had been a lifetime Barton County resident. He married Alvina Niedens, May 2, 1937, at Susank. She died June 16, 1967. He was a farmer. Deutsch was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church in Hoisington.
Survivors include one son, Duane, Hoisington; one daughter, Velda Deutsch, Manhattan; four brothers, Leo, Armin, Clarence and Vernon, all of Hoisington; and two sisters, Elsie Ochs, Susank, and Rosa Kraft, Galatia.
Funeral was Saturday at the church with Rev. Garry Dassow officiating. Burial was at Hoisington Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the church."
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Paul Kenneth DEWALD
(Obituary):
Born December 28, 1934 in Winterset Township southwest of Russell and a lifetime resident of the Milberger community, he was the son of Emanuel and Elizabeth (Schwartz) De Wald. His death occurred at the home of his parents on May 31, 1970, (1:55 p.m.) . His age was 35 years, 5 months and 3 days.
Paul was baptized in early infancy and after becoming of age, he was confirmed in the Lutheran faith. He retained this faith and was a member of The United Emanuel Lutheran Church at Milberger. He attended rural school through the 8th grade and later attended a Training School at Hutchinson, Kansas for a year. After reaching manhood, he worked at various jobs and was employed at Russell in a Lumber Yard for some time. He never married but was active in community and church activities until failing health necessitated medical care for the past year and a half. During this time he has been in a Hays hospital and also at Larned, Kansas, but had been living at home with his parents since last February.
His immediate family consisting of his parents, four brothers, Leroy, of Otis, Kansas; Harlan of LaCrosse, Kansas; Howard of Route 1, Russell, Kansas and Darrell of Denver, Colo., two sisters, Mrs. Harold (Allice) Michaelis, Colorado Springs, Colo., and Mrs. Glen (Norma) Feil in Denver, Colo., a number of nephews, nieces and cousins all remain to mour his sudden passing.
(back of the funeral card):
Memorial service: Conducted from the United Emanuel Lutheran Church at Milberger on Tuesday, June 2, 1970, at 2:00 p.m. Pastor Gilbert Kisling officiating. Organist: Mrs. Rudolph Funk. Quartette: Hubert Karst, Tom Funk, John Karst, Constantine Karst. Casket Bearers: Bob DeWald, James DeWald, Don DeWald, Carl Radke, Mark DeWald, Edwin Lee Funk, Jr. Laid to rest: Fairview Cemetery, Galatia, Kansas. Services Entrusted to: Deines Brothers Funeral Home.
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Arthur A. DIETZ
(Obituary):
"Great Bend - Arthur A. Dietz, 70, Great Bend, died Oct. 15, (1982) at Central Kansas Medical Center in Great Bend after a short illness. Born May 10, 1912 in Russell County, he married Gertrude Nuss, July 30, 1936 at Milberger. She survives. He retired as vice president of Thies in Great Bend in 1976.
He was an Elder in Trinity Lutheran Church, and was a member of the American Legion, Elks, Lions Club, Petroleum Club, and Lake Barton Golf Club, all of Great Bend. He is also survived by one son, Dennis L., Wichita; one daughter, Karen Moffat, Fairway; three brothers, Soloman, Galatia; F. Carl, Otis; and Bernard, Richmond, Calif.; three sisters, Elizabeth Haun, Galatia, Clara Merckle, Colorado Springs, Colo., and Rose Funk, Otis; and four grandchildren.
The funeral was Monday at the church with Rev. Robert Studtmann officiating. Burial was in the Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the church."
(Funeral Notice):
"Great Bend - Arthur A. Dietz, 70, died October 15 (1982) at the Central Kansas Medical Center following a short illness. He was born May 20, 1912, in Russell County and was married to the former Gertrude Nuss July 30, 1936, in Milberger. He was retired vice-president of Thies Packing Company.
The funeral was at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 18, in the Trinity Lutheran Church, Great Bend with the Rev. Robert Studtmann officiating. Burial was in the Great Bend Cemetery. Survivors are the wife, of the home; son, Dennis L., Wichita; daughter, Karen Moffat, Fairway; brothers, Soloman, Galatia, F. Carl, Otis, and Bernard, Richmond, Calif.; sisters, Elizabeth Haun, Galatia, Clara Meckle, Colorado Springs, Colo., and Rose Funk, Otis; and four grandchildren. He was a member of the church, American Legion, Elks Lodge, Lion Club, Petroleum Club and Lake Barton Golf Club."
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Esther (EURCIH) DIETZ, wife of Oscar Dietz
(Obituary):
Galatia � Mrs. Esther L. Dietz, 50, died Friday (July 1968) afternoon at the Central Kansas Medical Center where she had been a patient for two weeks. She was born October 3, 1917 in Barton County and was married to Oscar Dietz at Milberger. She had lived in Otis and Galatia most of her life. She was a member of the American Lutheran Church, Milberger.
Survivors include the widower; daughters, Mrs. Dick Baron of Blair, Neb., Jo Lana and Carma, both of the home; brothers, Tilman Eurich of Burbank, Calif., Orlan Eurich of Hoisington; sister, Mrs. LaVern Karst of Hoisington and two grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the American Lutheran Church in Milberger with the Rev. Emil Kuhn officiating. Burial will be in the Milberger Cemetery. The family suggests contributions to the church's memorial glass fund. Friends may call at the Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, first and Green, Hoisington, from 11 a.m. until service time Monday at the ______.
"Henry L. Dietz, 76, died Saturday (1983 only date available) night at Asbury Hospital, Salina.
He was born May 19, 1906 in Kutter, Russia and came to the United States as an infant. He lived most of his life in Barton and Russell counties, moving to Russell in 1959 where he lived at 956 E. 3rd. St. He was a retired farmer/stockman.
He married Lena Templing Sept. 18, 1927, in the Bender Hill Lutheran Church. He is survived by this widow, Lena, of the home; two sons, Elroy and Harlan, both of Russell; a daughter, Mrs. Stanton (Mary) Oppenheimer, Shreveport, La.; brothers, Jacob and Ferdinand, both of Russell, and Arvin, Lawrenceburg, Ind.; a sister, Mrs. Herbert (Tadea) Krug, of Russell; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
His funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the St. John Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Herman Frerichs officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Pohlman's Mortuary is in charge of funeral arrangements. The family suggests memorials to the Russell City Hospital Foundation."
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Ida Magdalena (DEINES) DIETZ
(Obituary):
"Hoisington- Ida Magdalena Dietz, 88, died Saturday, July 30, (1983). She was born August 38, 1894 in Russell County, to Henry F. and Marie Elizabeth Deines. She was a homemaker and married Siegmund Dietz, Jan. 19, 1915. He died July 29, 1972.
Survivors are three sons, Edwin and Marcus of Wichita and Luther of Hutchinson; four daughters, Mrs. Rosa Nulik and Mrs. Helen Landon, both of Wichita, Mrs. Esther Karst of Hoisington and Mrs. Leona Kauffman, Abilene; three sisters, Freda Peake, Rosa Bangert and Ella Keil, all of Russell; 15 grandchildren, 14 great- grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the United Emmanuel Lutheran Church Milberger, Rev. Robert Kreier officiating, with burial in the Milberger Cemetery. A memorial has been designated to the church. Calling hours are from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at the Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington and from 9 a.m. to service Tuesday at the church."
(Funeral Card):
In Remembrance of Ida M. Dietz
born: August 28, 1894, Russell Kansas - died: July 30, 1983 � Wichita, Kansas
Services: Tuesday, August 2, 1983, United Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Milberger, Kansas at 10:30 a.m.
Clergyman: Pastor Kreier -- Music: Mrs. Rudolph Funk, Organist -- Congregational Hymns: "Amazing Grace" "How Great Thou Art" -- Quartet: Sam Radke, Wayne Funk, Jim Funk, Garry Batt -- Mrs. LaVern Becker, Organist
Casket Bearers: Loren Dietz, Dale Nulik, Mark Dietz, Dennis Nulik, Stanley Karst, Douglas Nulik
Interment: Milberger Cemetery -- Arrangements by Nicholas-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, Kansas
(on the back of the card):
Ida Magdalena DIETZ, daughter of Henry F. Deines and Marie E. Michaelis was born in Russell County, Kansas, August 28, 1894 and passed away Saturday, July 30, 1893 at the Terrace Garden Nursing Center in Wichita, Kansas at the age of 88 years, 11 months and 2 days.
She married Siegmund Dietz, January 19, 1915 at Milberger, Kansas. He preceded in death July 29, 1972. She was a homemaker and was a life time resident of Russell and Barton Counties. She was a member of the United Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Milberger, Kansas.
Survivors include three sons, Edwin and Markus both os Wichita, and Luther of Hutchinson, Kansas. Four daughters, Mrs. Rosa Nulik, and Mrs. Helen Landon both of Wichita, Mrs. Esther Karst of Hoisington and Mrs. Leona Kauffman, of Abilene; Three sisters, Mrs. Freda Peake, Mrs. Rosa Bangert and Mrs. Ella Keil all of Russell; 15 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Ida was preceded in death by her husband, four brothers, Ferdinand, Ben, Rudolph, and Julius, and two sisters, Mrs. Hannah Flegler and Mrs. Martha Flegler.
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Larry Dean DIETZ
(Obituary):
Funeral Held Monday for Larry D. Dietz -- Galatia � Funeral services were held Monday (February 25, 1966) for Larry Dean Dietz, 23, son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Dietz, Galatia, in the American Lutheran Church, Milberger, Rev. Emil Kuehn officiating.
Born March 14, 1942, in Great Bend, Mr. Dietz had been ill for a long time. He died Friday in Winfield State Hospital. Survivors included the parents, three sisters, Mrs. Cheryl Baron, Blair, Neb., Jo Lara and Carma, both of the home; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Adam Dietz, Topeka. Burial was in the Milberger cemetery.
(Funeral Card):
In Loving Memory of Larry Dean Dietz, March 14, 1942, Great Bend, Kansas to February 25, 1966, Winfield, Kansas. Services, 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 28, 1966, American Lutheran Church, Milberger, Kansas. Clergyman, Rev. Emil Kuehn. Music, Church choir, Mrs. Rudolph Funk, Organist. Interment, Milberger Cemetery. Casket Bearers: Loren Keil, Arthur Karst, Hubert Radke, Raymond Dietz, Duane Karst, LaVerne Brack. Arrangements by Burgat Funeral Home Inc., Hoisington, Kansas."
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Wilhelmine (DIETZ) DIETZ - nee Dietz, Wilhelmine (Minnie), wife of Soloman Dietz
(Obituary):
"Galatia - Mrs. Soloman (Wilhelmine) Dietz, 79, died Dec. 15, (1981) at Central Kansas Medical Center after a long illness. Born Wilhelmine Dietz, Oct. 24, 1902, in Barton County, she was a lifetime resident of the Galatia community. She married Soloman Dietz April 22, 1923, in Milberger. She was a homemaker.
Mrs. Dietz was a member of the United Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Milberger.
Survivors include the widower: three sons, Emil, Otis, Robert, Dodge City, and Walter, Wichita; two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Ruth) Bortz, Pratt and Mrs. Wayne (Dorothy) Johnson, Sterling: two brothers, Julius Dietz, Topeka, and Toby Dietz, Ness City; one sister, Mrs. Matilda Jones, Loveland, Colo. and 15 grandchildren. (There is a hand written addition by my mother-in-law, Mrs. Elma Dumler Brack, that another survivor was "Daniel".)
The funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the church with Rev. Robert S. Kreier Officiating. Burial will be in the Milberger Cemetery. The family suggests memorials to the church carpet fund or cancer fund."
(Funeral Card):
"In Remembrance of Wilhelmine (Minnie) Dietz
born: October 14, 1902, Barton Co., Ks -- died: December 15, 1981, Great Bend, Ks.
Services: Thursday, December 17, 1981, United Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Milberger, Kansas, 1:30 p.m.
Clergyman: Pastor Robert S. Kreier
Music: Mrs. Rudy Funk, Organist -- Quartet: Sam Radke, Jim Funk, Wayne Funk, Gary Batt -- Accompanist: Mrs. LaVern Becker
Casket Bearers: Ray Dietz, Vernon Dietz, Kent Dietz, Ron Bain, Jerry Dietz, Bill Dietz
Interment: Milberger Cemetery -- Arrangements by: Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, Kansas".
The church bulletin for her church funeral is also in my files. It shows that she was Baptized in Milberger, Kansas and confirmed on 6 April 1917. The bulletin gives a picture of her funeral ceremony."
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Florence (OCHS) DUMLER � wife of Adolph Dumler
(Obituary):
"Ellsworth - Florence E. Dumler, 73, died Saturday (October 20, 1982) at the Ellsworth County Veterans Memorial Hospital.
She was born October 13, 1909 in Barton County, and married Adolph Dumler Oct. 20 1935 in Russell. They lived in Russell from 1939 to 1954, when they moved to Ellsworth. She was a housewife and a nurses aide, working at the Good Samaritan Home. She was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ellsworth.
She was preceded in death by a son, Arnold, who died in 1973. Her survivors are : Her widower, Adolph, of the home; a son, Donald, of Sterling; a daughter, Kathleen McAtee, of Kansas City, Mo.; a brother, Alvin Ochs, Great Bend; two sisters, Emma Karst, Loveland, Colo,; and Berna Roher, of Alexandria, Va.; two sisters-in-laws, Mrs. Armin Strecker and Irene Yingling, both of Russell; 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Her funeral will be (handwritten notation Nov. 2) at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Elmer Feddersen officiating. Burial will be in the Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery. Her family suggests memorials to the Diabetic Foundation of to the American Heart Association. Friends may call at the Grubb-Parson Funeral Home until 8 p.m. today, and from 8 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, and then from noon until service time at the church."
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Herman Heinrich DUMLER
(Obituary):
"Dighton - Herman H. Dumler, 73, brother of Mrs. Charlotte Karst of Hoisington, died Wednesday (28 November 1980) at his home. Born Jan 16, 1907, in Russell, he married Florence M. Welty, June 24, 1928, in Morland. He was a retired Lane County Register of Deeds and operated Dumler Dairy in Dighton. He was a resident of Dighton for 50 years. Dumler was a member of the First Christian Church and Odd Fellows Lodge of Dighton.
Additional survivors include his wife; one son, Richard H. Dumler of Dighton; one daughter, Mrs. Mona Lea Karl of Dighton; one brother, Alex Dumler, of Russell; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church with the Rev. William Carson officiating. Burial will be in the Dighton Memorial Cemetery with Odd Fellows grave side rites. Friends may call until 9 p.m. Friday at the Niles-Zenor Funeral Home in Dighton. They family suggest memorials to the church."
(Notice of Funeral):
"Dighton - Herman H. Dumler, 73, died Wednesday at his home here. Services were at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the First Christian Church in Dighton, of which he was a member, the Rev. William Carson officiating. Burial was in the Dighton Memorial Cemetery. The Oddfellows Lodge of Dighton, of which Mr. Dumler was a 50 year member, conducted grave side rites. Niles-Zenor Funeral Home in Dighton, was in charge of the arrangements. The family suggested memorial contributions in Mr. Dumler's name to the First Christian Church, Dighton.
He was born Jan 16, 1907 at Russell. He married Florence M. Welty, June 24, 1928, at Morland. He was a retired Lane County Register of Deeds and had operated the Dumler Dairy at Dighton. He was a 50 year resident of Dighton. Survivors are his wife, Florence, of the home; a son, Richard H. of Dighton; a daughter, Mrs. Mona Lea Karl of Dighton; a brother, Alex Dumler, of Russell; a sister, Mrs. Charlotte Karst of Hoisington; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren."
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Robert A. DUMLER
(Obituary):
"Robert A. Dumler, 75, Former Resident, Dies -- Hoisington - Robert A. Dumler, 75, Hoisington, died Tuesday morning (4 July 1967) in the Hoisington Lutheran Hospital. He was a retired farmer who was born in Russell county, May 25, 1892. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Hoisington, with Rev. G. Weise officiating. Burial will be in the Russell Cemetery. Friends may call at the Burgat Chapel, Hoisington, until noon Thursday, the family suggests a memorial for the church building fund.
Survivors include the widow, Emilie, of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Robert (Eva) Dunlap, Wichita, Mrs. Robert (Irene) Ball, Ammandale, Va., and Mrs. Paul (Helen) Nutach, Russell; two step sons, Harry and Eugene Bitter, Hoisington; a step- daughter, Mrs. Ruth Ochs, Utica; two brothers, Herbert, living in California and Jake, Salina; three sisters, Mrs. Lydia Krug, Topeka, Mrs. Carrie Holl, Russell, and Mrs. Amelia Karst, Great Bens; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and one great grandchild."
(Funeral Card):
"In Loving Memory of Robert A. DUMLER
born: May 25, 1892, Russell Co., Kansas -- died: July 4, 1967, Hoisington, Ka.
Services: 2:00 p.m., Thursday July 6, 1967, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Hoisington, Kansas
Clergyman: Rev. G. Weise
Music: Mrs. H. L. McAlexander, organ -- Interment: Russell Cemetery, Russell, Kansas
Casket Bearers: Herbert Krug, Marvin Becker, D. N. Schmidt, Leland Nuss, Willard Hill, Karl Demek
Arrangements: Burgat Funeral Home, Hoisington, Kansas"
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Rosa Amelia (NIEDENS) DUMLER � wife of Ben Dumler
"Russell - Rosa A. Dumler, 65, of rural Russell died Sunday, June 14, (1981) at her home. Born Rosa Niedens, Feb. 21, 1916, in Russell, she married Ben Dumler Sept. 6, 1936, in Milberger. She was a homemaker and lifetime resident of the area. Mrs. Dumler was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church and Dorcas Society in Hoisington.
Survivors include her husband of the home; one son, Larry Dean of Dodge City; one daughter, Mrs. Albert (Verna) Maier of Great Bend; two brothers, Emanuel Niedens and Rudolph Niedens, both of Hoisington; one sister, Mrs. Ernest (Olinda) Wegele of Otis; and five grandchildren.
Funeral was at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church with Rev. Garry Dassow officiating. Burial was in the Hoisington Cemetery. The family suggests memorials to charity of the donor's choice."
(Funeral Card):
"In Remembrance of Rosa A. Dumler
born: February 21, 1916, Russell County, Ks. -- died: June 14, 1981 -- Russell County, Ks.
Services: Tuesday, June 16, 1981, Concordia Lutheran Church, Hoisington, Kansas 10:30 a.m.
Clergyman: Pastor Garry Dassow
Music: Mrs. Dean Akings, Organist -- Church Choir
Casket Bearers: Harlan Radke, Leonard Niedens, Jim Dumler, Robert Niedens, Marlin Dumler, Albert Niedens, Darrell Dumler, Leo Niedens.
Interment: Hoisington Cemetery -- Arrangements by: Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, Kansas"
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