Obituaries

Contributed by Gayle M. Garrett, unless otherwise stated.

Gilbert Gerald ACKENTLAN
8-4-1920 — 10-19-2003
Gilbert Gerald Ackentlan, 83, died Sunday, Oct. 19, 2003, at Sheridan County Health Complex. He was born Aug. 4, 1920, in Rexford. He was a farmer and longtime Sheridan County resident.
Survivors include his wife, Nontla, of the home; two sons, Steven, and Gerald, two daughters, Lorena Taylor and Roberta Ochs, three brothers, Carl, Richard, and Robert, a sister, Irene Deschner, eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Burial in the Hoxie City Cemetery.

Henrietta M. ACKERMAN
The Hays Dailey News — Oct. 19, 2004

Henrietta Margaretha Ackerman, 107, Hoxie, died Sunday, Oct. 17, 2004, in Hoxie.

She was born on Nov. 2, 1896, in Thomas County to Theodore and Christiana Rall.

She married Henry G. Ackerman on Aug. 28, 1919. He died in 1963. She farmed with her husband.

Survivors include three sons, Carl Ackerman, Amarillo, Texas, Richard Ackerman, Beloit, and Robert Ackerman, Park; a daughter Irene Deschner, Beloit; 17 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and four great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a son, Gilbert Ackerman.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Immanuel Lutheran Church; burial in the church cemetery.

Harold Vernon ADAMS
6/22/1922 — 11/18/2005
Born on a farm near Hoxie, Kansas. Son of Claude H. & Veva (Horner) Adams. He married Eileene Holmes Dec. 18, 1945, in Hoxie. Survivors include his wife, of the home, four sons, Eldon Adams, Edward Adams, Terry Adams, & David Adams, a daughter, Sheryl Kaufman, two brothers, Claude Herbert & Lyman Adams, two sisters, Dorothy Stembridge & Rose Martin, 16 grandchildren & 11 great-grandchildren.
Burial in Hoxie Cemetery

Clem J. ALBERS
1-19-1931 — 1-27-2004
Born in Hays, Kansas, Ellis County. Son of Bernard J. "B.J." & Martha (Boeger) Albers. He Married Charlotte Nemecheck on April 14, 1956, in WaKeeney, Ks. Survivors include his wife, 3 sons, Thomas, Curt & Jeff. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Eric J.
Burial in St Paul's Cemetery

Juliana 'Judy' (Hartman) ALBERS
11-21-1922 — 6-17-2004
Same stone: Arnold H., Julia Hartman & Angela L. Arnold H. & Julia (Hartman) married: 10-9-1950. Our Daughters: Diane & Angela. Stone list name as, Julia, in obituary, it is listed as: Juliana 'Judy' Born in Gove county, daughter of: Adam & Katherine (Zimmerman) Hartman. Survivors include: Daughter Diane Albers-Hartzell. 2 sisters, Helen Robben & Emma Kaiser. Preceded in death by a daughter, Angela L. Albers.

Burial in St Paul's Cemetery

Thecla M. ALBERS
6-14-1916 — 12-24-2007

Thecla Marie "Tillie" Albers, 91, Oakley, formerly of Grinnell, died Monday, Dec. 24, 2007, at Logan County Hospital. She was born June 14, 1916, in Sheridan County to Herman H. and Anna A. Von Lintel Robben. She married Martin B. Albers on Sept. 5, 1934, in Angelus. He preceded her in death on Jan. 20, 1990. She was a homemaker.

Survivors include a son, Don Albers and wife, Ellen, two daughters, Carol Junk and husband, Paul, and Joyce Albers and husband, Jerry Mendelsohn, a sister, Eileen Shea, nine grandchildren, Michelle Haines, Michael Junk, Sarah Pearce, Thomas Ostmeyer and Elisha Ostmeyer, Anna Albers, Jamie Albers, Jonathan Mendelsohn, and Adam Mendelsohn, and nine great-grandchildren.

Her parents, a son, James Albers in 1940; three brothers, Otto Herman Robben, Lawrence Henry Robben, and Norbert Bruno Pete Robben; and three sisters, Walburga Thecla Robben Baalman, Lucy Lyoba Robben Ostmeyer and Leoba Agnes Robben Baalman, preceded her in death.
Burial in St Paul's Cemetery, Angelus.

William Melvin ALBERS Jr.
12/1/1955 — 4/20/2007
William Melvin Albers Jr., 51, Perris, Calif., died Friday, April 20, 2007, at Riverside, Calif. He was born July 1, 1955, in Hoxie to William Norbert and Dolores Marie (Franklin) Albers. He married Betty Wright in 1975 in Goodland. He was a welder and general craftsman.
Survivors include two sons, Jeffrey Lee Albers, and Cody William Albers, his parents, a brother, John Albers, two sisters, Marcia Bingham, and Kathleen Fordand two grandchildren.
No cemetery listed.

Hazel Orlena (Steinhouer) ANDREGG
11/22/1908 — 12/22/2004
Born in Hoxie, Daughter of Orley W. & Daisy E. (Fraiser) Steinhouer. She married Chester Andregg on July 15, 1934, in Hoxie. Survivors include her husband, of the home; three grandchildren; & 10 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Kyle Andregg.

Bernita Eunice ARNOTT
4/7/1926 — 12/30/2004
Born in Sheridan County. Daughter of Matthew & Julianna (Kraft) Hein. Survivors include three sons, James, Rory, & Tim Arnott, two brothers, Walter & Harold Hein, a sister Sally Dinkel, & four grandchildren. Burial, St. Ann Catholic Church, Grainfield, Ks., Gove County.

Rex Wilbur ASBRIDGE Sr.
9/1/1928 — 11/10/2005
Born in Hoxie, Ks. Son of Herbert R. & Catherine M. (Albers) Asbridge. Survivors include two sons, Rex Jr. & Charles Asbridge, four daughters, Kathy Dunn, Karen Williams, Juania Eisenhardt, & Loretta Ogden, a sister, Geraldine Richardson, & 18 grandchildren, & 4 great=grandchildren. HNe was preceded in death by a son, Herbert Dewayne Asbridge, & a granddaughter. Burial in Oakley Cemetery, Logan County, Kansas.

Livina Pauline (Aumiller) ASHBAUGH
5-16-1949 — 7-10-2006
Livina Pauline Ashbaugh, 57, Hoxie, died Monday, July 10, 2006, at her home. She was born May 16, 1949, in Hoxie, daughter of Glen and Marjorie (Batchelor) Aumiller. She married John Lee Ashbaugh on June 17, 1967, in Hoxie. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, of the home; a son, John W. Ashbaugh, two daughters, Teresa Ashbaugh and Valarie Patrick, four brothers, Claude Aumiller, Gary Aumiller, Pete Aumiller, and Elery Aumiller, three sisters, NLivina Paulineova Mader, Alice Stillwell, and Glendina Rodriguez, and six granddaughters.
Burial in St. Frances Catholic Cemetery, Hoxie.

Donald J. ASHLEY
12-16-1920 — 3-5-2005
Born in Sheridan County, N/W of Selden. He was a farmer. Survivors include his wife, Elma Ashley, two sons, Larry & Kent Ashley, & a daughter, Karen Bennett, six grandchildren, & six great-grandchildre.
Buiral in Selden Cemetery

Elma C. ASHLEY
11-20-1919 — 7-28-2008
Elma C.(Cramer) Ashley, 88, Oberlin, died Monday, July 28, 2008. She was born Nov. 20, 1919, in Decatur County to Hugh and Mabel (Beam) Cramer. She was a homemaker.

Survivors include two sons, Larry Ashley, and Kent Ashley, a daughter, Karen Bennett, a brother, Phyll Cramer, six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald J. Ashley, on March 5, 2005.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Paul’s Funeral Home, Selden; burial in Selden Cemetery.

Eleanor A. BAALMANN
5-25-1919 — 4-11-2004
Eleanor A. Baalmann, 84, died Sunday, April 11, 2004, at Logan County Manor, Oakley. She was born May 25, 1919, in Sheridan County, daughter of Jake and Kate (Wessel) Schlageck She married Edward G. Baalmann on Aug. 24,1943, at Angelus; he died in 1972. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include five sons, Jerry L. Baalmann, Mark W. Baalmann and Joe A. Baalmann, Kenneth R. Baalmann and Ronald D. Baalmann, a daughter, Audrey A. Bosley, five sisters, Martha Cox, Alvina Moos, Cecilia Esslinger, Dorothy Ladenburger, and Georgina Davis, 14 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Burial in St. Paul Cemetery, Angelus.

Russell Norton BAINTER
6/7/1915 — 4/24/2005
Born in Sheridan County, Kansas. Son of Wayne & Edith (Batchelder) Bainter. Married Russell N. Bainter & Valeria Smith on June 15, 1940, in Jennings, Ks. Survivors include four sons, James, Dale, William & Robert Bainter, a daughter, Jean Mazanec, 16 grandchildren, & 27 great-grandchildren.
Burial in Hoxie Cemetery

Frances B. BECKMAN
11-18-1921 — 04-23-2009

Frances Bernard Beckman was born November 18, 1921 and departed from this lifeon April 23, 2009 at Sheridan County Long Term Care in Hoxie, KS. He was the son of William H. and Anna (Robben) Beckman of rural Menlo, KS. He graduated from the Menlo Consolidated Schools in 1939. He attended Fort Hays University and taught school at District 51, Seguin, KS. On October13, 1942, he was called to serve his country during World War II. He served with the 493rd Armored Artillery Battalion in the European Theatre. While in service, he was awarded many citations including the “Purple Heart”. He named his division the “Hellcats” and was awarded a $2500 check and a fifteen day furlough. He was honorably discharged from the Army on January 17, 1946. After his discharge he returned to the Menlo area to pursue his farming interests. He married Rita Lindeman on April 22, 1947 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Angelus, KS. He and Rita were blessed with four children, Lottie, Lynette, Stuart and Nancy. He was a lifetime member of St. Martin’s Church, Seguin, KS where he served on the Parish Council for many terms. He was a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus, VFW Post 2864 and the 493 Hellcat Division. He was active in the community having served on the Seguin School Board, the Co-op Board of Directors and the ASCS Ag Committee for many terms. He also served on the Farmers Home Administration Board of Directors in Hill City, KS. He was appointed and served as an official to the State Judge in Topeka, KS for two years.

Frances was a dedicated farmer, enjoying working the land, watching the crops grow and always excelling in his profession. His work was his hobby thereby having no other. When he was forced to retire because of failing health it was difficult for him to make the adjustment. He was a victim of Parkinson’s disease and heart problems, When Rita could no longer care for him he entered Long Term Care in Hoxie ,KS in July of 2003, and remained there until his passing.

He was a gentle man, not a man of many words, but it is said you can preach a better sermon with your life than with your lips. He was a lover of animals. Much of his relaxing time was spent with a cat on his lap, petting the dog, or both. He enjoyed most sports; watched football for many years, played basketball in high school and on the Menlo Town Team. He also enjoyed bowling until his failed health. He and Rita’s most enjoyable times were spent with their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Anna Beckman, brothers William Jr., James and Charles. Survivors are his loving wife, Rita, of 62 years, children; Carlotta Ann Ignacio and husband Vic of Clifton, VA, Lynette Marie and husband Ron Ball of rural Menlo, Stuard Francis and wife Anita also of rural Menlo and Nancy Louise Beckman of Ashburn, VA, grandchildren; Brandon Beckman, Menlo, KS, Kristen Ball, Mission, KS, Kayla and Kyle Kinderknecht, Manhattan, KS, Brent Beckman, Menlo, KS, Dave Ball, Manhattan, KS and step-grandson Travis Spillman of Pine Top, AZ, great-grandchildren; Kaitlyn Rose Spillman, Peityn Emma Beckman and Avery Marie Kinderknecht, three sisters AnnaBell Ostmeyer, Hoxie, KS, Bea and husband Kay Driver, Goodland, KS and Rose Marie Hartman, Grainfield, KS, two brothers, Robert of Longmont, CO., and Dennis of Colorado Springs, CO, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held at St. Martin’s Church on Monday, April 27, 2009 at 11 A.M. with internment in St. Martin’s Cemetery. Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

The Hoxie Sentinel May 7, 2009

Submitted by Bernice Albers

Elva J. BENSON
2-28-1930 — 10-03-2008

Elva Jo Benson, 78, Colby, formerly of Madison, Norcatur, and Rexford, died Friday, Oct. 3, 2008, at Citizens Medical Center, Colby.

She was born Feb. 28, 1930, near Hoxie to Joseph O. and Elva (Harris) Timmons.

She married Ben Schieck. He preceded her in death. She later married Earl Benson. He preceded her in death. She was a homemaker.

Survivors include four sons, Spencer Schieck, Temecula, Calif., Stuart Schieck, Rexford, Tom Benson, Colby and Mike Benson, Hays; a daughter, Coleen Mackey, Rexford; 17 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a grandson.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mickey-Leopold Chapel, Hoxie; burial in Rexford Cemetery.

Laura Mary (Schroer) BERLS
6-10-1913 — 4-20-2003
Laura Mary Berls, 89, died Sunday, April 20, 2003. She was born June 10, 1913, in rural Leoville, daughter of George and Louise (Meitl) Schroer. She was a retired homemaker and nurse aide.
Survivors include two sons, Anthony, and Larry, four daughters, Maxine Shipley, Mary Rose Griffin, Joyce Chaffin, and Linda Moses, a brother, Jim Schroer, two sisters, Rose Mary Lamberson, and Dee LaGesse, 22 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe, in 1976.
Burial in the Selden Cemetery.

Martin H. BOCKWINKEL
1-10-1908 — 7-17-2004
VETERAN WWII
HOXIE -Martin H. Bockwinkel, 96, former Oakley resident, died Saturday, July 17, 2004 at Sheridan County .
Long Term Care Unit, Hoxie. He was born Jan. 10, 1908, in Sheridan County, son of Martin Ludwig and Elizabeth A. (Roland) Bockwinkel. He was a farmer.
Survivors include a niece and nephew.
Burial in St. Paul Cemetery, Angelus.

Lenora (Johnson) BREEDEN
11/20/1913 — 9/12/2005
Born in Galva, Ks. Daughter of A.A. & Elvira (Peterson) Johnson. She married Ormond Breeden on Jan. 12, 1946, in Galva. Survivors include her husband, of the home, a son, David Breeded, two daughters, Carolyn Darst & Karen Elaine Breeden, a sister, Evelyn Elvin, Four grandchildren, & four great-grandchildren.
Burial Mount Pleasant Cemetery.

Clara Belle BRELSFORD
3-22-1929 — 9-28-2006
Clara Belle Brelsford, 77, Russell, died Thursday, Sept. 28, 2006, at Wheatland Nursing Center, Russell. She was born March 22, 1929, in Stockton. She was a telephone operator and bookkeeper. She married George "Dewey" Brelsford on March 26, 1960, at Atwood. He proceeded her in death.
Survivors include two sons, Jim Brelsford, and Lyle Brelsford, two brothers, Joe Cadoret, and Archie Cadoret, one sister, Ruth Johnson, and two grandchildren.
Burial in the Selden Cemetery.

Mildred C. BRIERY
1-31-1912 — 11-29-2007
Mildred C. Briery, 95, Hays, died Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007, at Hays Medical Center.
She was born Jan. 31, 1912, in Otis to John Henry and Leah (Kerbs) Schlegel. She graduated from Fort Hays Kansas State College in 1934. She married Howard Briery on May 25, 1941, in Otis. He preceded her in death on June 26, 1992. She was a former teacher at Hoxie High School. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, churches ladies club and the Garden Club, all of Hays.
Survivors include a son, John Howard Briery and wife, Kathleen, a brother, Carl Schlegel, a sister, Ruth Wiegand, and two grandchildren, Logan and Melissa Briery.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church; graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Hoxie City Cemetery.

Bernice J. (Shuler) BROWN
11/17/1925 — 2/7/2006
Born in Selden, Daughter of George & Elizabeth Shuler. She married James Kahlor, who preceded her in death, She later married Phil Brown in North Platte, Neb. Survivors include her husband, two stepsons, Nathan & Roy Brown, a daughter, Patti Schwartz, a sister, Ruby Shuler, 9 grandchildren, & six great-grandchildren. Burial in Oberlin Cemetery, Decator County, Ks.

August "Gus" W. BRUGGEMAN
5-11-1912 — 12-21-2002
VETERAN U. S. ARMY AIRFORCE WWII
August "Gus" W. Bruggeman, 90, died Saturday, Dec. 21, 2002, at his home. He was born May 11, 1912, on a farm east of Selden, son of Tony and Margaret (Wolf) Bruggernan. He attended Cresco Country School and graduated from Selden Rural High School in 1931. He was a farmer-stockman. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include a sister, Bertha Bruggeman, He was preceded in death by a brother, Anton, and a sister, Doretta Bruggeman.
Burial in the Selden Cemetery.

Bertha M. BRUGGEMAN
9-27-1917 — 11-24-2004
Bertha M. Bruggeman, 87, Selden, died Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2004. She was born Sept. 27, 1917, in rural Selden, daughter of Tony and Margaret (Wolf) Bruggeman. She was a retired registered nurse, working in the Oberlin Hospital and as a private duty nurse. Survivors include nieces and nephews.
Burial in the Selden Cemetery.

Donald J. BRUGGEMAN
11/15/1933 — 1/1/2003
U.S ARMY VETERAN Born in Selden to John B. & Agnes (Robben) Bruggeman. Children: Dennis - Tom - Bernadette Sanders. Burial in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Leoville.

Edith L. CARMAN
08-02-1904 — 09-30-2008
Edith L. Carman, 104, of Selden, died Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008, at the Sheridan County Hospital in the Long Term Care Unit, Hoxie, Kansas. She was born Aug. 2, 1904, northwest of Selden in Decatur County to William E. and Daisy (Dawson) Brainard.

She married Carol Carman on Sept. 12, 1920. He preceded her in death Nov. 3, 1975. She was a homemaker.

Survivors include a son, Stephen Carman, three daughters, Barbara Spurgeon, Carol Hill, and Theda McKee, 17 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and 16 great-great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Selden United Methodist Church; burial in Selden Cemetery.

Janice (Claar) CARMAN
10-13-1935 — 3-1-2004
She was born in Oberlin, Ks., Decator County. She owned & operated a bookstore in Goodland until retiring in 1998. Survivors include: her husband, Max, of the home; a son, Mark Carman & 2 daughters, Tarnella Baker & Lynn Herbic, 2 sisters, Joyce Ploussard & Nancy Moore.
Buiral in Selden Cemetery

Myrtle Jane (Johnson) CARTER
9-23-1905 — 4-7-2007
Myrtle Jane Carter, 101, Hoxie, died Saturday, April 7, 2007, at Sheridan County Hospital, Hoxie. She was born Sept. 23, 1905, in rural Sheridan County, north of Hoxie, to Elijah and Mary Gilbert Johnson. She married Oral Carter on April 30, 1933, in Hoxie. He preceded her in death Nov. 7, 1987.
She taught school for several years.
Survivors include two sons, James Carter, Power, Mont., and Robert Carter, Littleton, Colo.; a daughter, Orlene Duncanson, Dallas; eight grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
Burial in Hoxie Cemetery.

Steve CHANCE
7/22/1944 — 10/17/2005
Born in Selden, Ks. He married Marvena Chance. Survivors include his wife, Marvena, two sons, Troy, & Tracy Chance, a sister, Linda Nagel, & four grandchildren.

Sammie A. COBURN
5/21/1940 — 12/16/2005
Born in rural Sheridan County. He was the son of Samuel & Gladys (Brown) Coburn. He married Glenva Stephenson on Oct. 21, 1962, in rural Sheridan County. He was a farmer/stockman. Survivors include his wife, of the home, a son, Lance Coburn, two daughters, Maylene Dees & Jodie Munk, a brother, David Coburn, a sister, Arlene Bird, & five grandchildren. Burial in Baker Township Cemetery, Gove County.

Ida M. CONN
10/5/1907 — 1/7/2003
Born in Menlo, Kansas. Daughter of: Joseph E. & Harriet (Clark) Ogier. Ida married: Cleveland Conn: 9/23/1931. Ida married Emery Selbe: 8/28/1974. Lived most of her life in Sheridan county. She is survived by several nieces & nephews.
Burial in Hoxie Cemetery

Helen B. (James) CONRAD
10/13/1911 — 11/24/2002
Daughter of: Henry L. & Winnie (Quackenbush) James]Helen B. James married Fred C. Conrad: 8/10/1933. Children: Edward Conrad - Shirley Samples - Carol Wilson. Children that preceeded Helen in death: Reta Samples - Mary McDaniel
Burial in Hoxie Cemetery

Cody Wayne COOPER
2-6-1980 — 6-23-2003
Cody Wayne Cooper, 23, died Monday, June 23, 2003, in Hoxie. He was born Feb. 6, 1980, in Hoxie, son of Craig and Suzanne (Carder) Cooper. He married Mary Kames on Aug. 4, 2001, in Hoxie. He was a lifetime Hoxie resident. He was employed by Woofter Well and Pump, Hoxie.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; his parents, a sister, Sonya McDonald, grandparents, Ralph and Rose Carder and Ted and Kathleen Cooper, and great-grandmothers, Thelma Cooper and Lela Walden,
Burial in the Hoxie Cemetery.

Erwin Dean COOPER
9/30/1926 — 9/11/2005
U.S NAVY VETERN, WWII
Born in Quinter, Kansas, Gove County. Son of Milton I & Nelle L. (Massey) Cooper. University of Kansas graduate. He was a retired chief of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers real estate division in Galveston, Texas. Survivors include a daughter, Constance "Connie" L. Mapes.
Burial in Hoxie Cemetery

Thelma (Suffecool) COOPER
3-22-1902 — 9-14-2006
Thelma Cooper, 104, Hoxie, died Thursday, Sept 14, 2006, at Sheridan County Long Term Care in Hoxie. She was born March 22, 1902, near Hoxie, daughter of Luther and Elizabeth Jane "Jennie" (Mahanna) Suffecool. She married Roy Cooper on Aug 30, 1923, at her parents' home near Hoxie. He preceded her in death April 30, 1989. She was a farm wife and a life-long Hoxie area resident.
Survivors include one son, Ted Cooper, one daughter, Irene Follis, seven grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, 18 great-great-grandchildren and one great-great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by one grandson and one great-grandson.
Burial in the Hoxie Cemetery.

Dennis "Jim" H. CORDER
11-20-1914 — 12-20-2002
Dennis "Jim" H. Corder, 87, died Friday, Dec. 20, 1002, at Gove County Medical Center Long Term Care Facility. He was born Nov. 20, 1914, in Sheridan County, son of Joseph and Rosa (Hetrick) Corder. He attended Pleasant Ridge County School and graduated from Quinter in 1934. He married Laura Belle Hase on May 12, 1940. In 1934, his family moved to Selden. He was a member of the United Methodist Church, Order of the Eastern Star, Masonic Lodge and Shriners.
Survivors include a son, Michael, a daughter, Flossy Young,a sister, Thelma Fowler, and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife in 1981, seven brothers, Elmer "Dick, " Elmo "Bill," Jud, Ervin, Lee, Herb, and an infant, and a sister, Violet Yeleke.
Burial in the Selden Cemetery.

Roy COVALT
1-17-1919 — 4-5-2006
VETERAN U. S. ARMY WWII
Roy Covalt, 87, Hoxie, formerly of Studley, died Wednesday, April 5, 2006, at Sheridan County Hospital, Hoxie. He was born Jan. 17, 1919, near Morland, son of William and Myrtle (Swisher) Covalt. He married Beryl Montgomery on June 15, 1941, in Morland. He had worked for Studley Co-op delivering propane for many years.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; two sons, Rickie Covalt, and Galen Covalt, three daughters, Beverly Haley, Carla Chadwick, and Judy Connelly, two brothers, Wehrle Covalt, and Verlan Covalt, two sisters, Wilma Bean, and Delphia Melton, 9 grandchildren; a step granddaughter; and 11 great-grandchildren. .
Burial Studley Cemetery, Sheridan County.

Elma Louise CRAFT
10-3-1938 — 4-28-2006
Elma Louise Craft, 67, Hoxie, died April 28, 2006, at the Sheridan County Health Complex in Hoxie. She was born Oct. 3, 1938, in Graham County. She was a homemaker, clerk and waitress. She is survived by her husband, Joe, of the home; three daughters, Denise Craft and Patricia Nelson, and Felicia Fowler, two brothers, Earl Miller, and Virgil Miller, three sisters, Carol Ann Trice, Lucille Martin, and Meg Meiur, and five grandchildren.
Burial in the Hoxie Cemetery.

Ruby Jane (Hardman) Karnes CRESSLER
11-28-1908 — 11-10-2003
Ruby Jane Kames Cressler, 94, died Monday, Nov. 10, 2003, at Sheridan County Long Teml Care Unit.
She was born Nov. 28, 1908, in Lenora, daughter of Thomas L.. and Margaret Jane (Graham) Hardman. She married Daris E. Kames on May 19, 1925; he died Aug. 11, 1956. She married Carson Cressler on Jan. 24, 1966; he died Feb. 9, 1973. She was a retired Hoxie city clerk.
Survivors include two sons, Carroll Karnes, and Dorrance L. Kames, three daughters, Maxine Patroon, Shirley Allacher, and Evelyn Donscheski, a brother, Thomas I. Hardman, 15 grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; nine stepgreat-grandchildren; .and seven great-great-grandchildren.
Burial in the Hoxie Cemetery.

Arthur A. COOPER
10-26-1916 — 04-29-2009
Arthur Allen (Mex) Cooper, 92, Hoxie, died Wednesday, April 29, 2009, at Sheridan County Hospital, Hoxie.

He was born Oct. 26, 1916, in Grainfield to Charles W. and Clara (Bierrer) Cooper.

He married Nelda Kerr on Sept. 29, 1941, in WaKeeney. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving during World War II.

Survivors include his wife, of the home; three sons, Mex Arthur Cooper, Overland Park, Rex Cooper, Salina, and Kem Cooper, Topeka; a daughter, Cindy New, Big Springs, Texas; a sister, Florence Benson, Bryan, Texas; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Saturday, May 2, at the Hoxie United Methodist Church followed by burial at the Hoxie Cemetery.

Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, Hoxie.

Memorials may be made to the Hoxie Summer Recreation Program in care of the funeral home.

The Hoxie Sentinel May 7, 2009

Max R. COOPER
11-27-1925 — 03-23-2009
Max Ralph Cooper, 84, St. Francis, died Monday, March 23, 2009 at the Cheyenne County Hospital, St. Francis. He was born Nov. 27, 1925 to Ralph and Mabel (Mitchell) Cooper and the family farm two miles east of Hoxie. He walked three miles to the Sand Creek School until he was in the third grade. When he was a fourth grader, Max’s family moved into town where he attended school, graduating from high school in 1944.

Max was always a hard worker and enjoyed being busy, even as a young boy. He worked on the family dairy farm helping to mild 25 to 30 cows by hand. As a freshman, he worked at Davidson Grocery delivering groceries. In high school, Max spent all of his free time at his uncle George’s farm working for Hardey Bradberry.

Max joined the Navy the day after his high school graduation. He was assigned to a LCVP landing craft as a machine gunner. He served for 18 months in the Pacific Theater during WWII. After his discharge in 1946, Max returned to Hoxie where he owned and operated M&M Body Builders until his retirement in 1987.

On April 10, 1949, Max married his life-long sweetheart, Juanita Moss. They would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary next month.

At an early age, Max developed a love for the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. These activities were highlights throughout his entire life, especially when they involved his son, Randy; his four grandsons, Matt, Ryan, Adam, and Devin; or their special neighbors, the Neuenschwanders.

Max’s most precious joy in his life was his family; his daughters, Sandy and husband Tom, Deb and husband Jim; and his son, Randy. If you really wanted to see a big smile on Max’s face all you had to do was mention his six grandchildren or 10 great-grandchildren. Grandpa Max was dearly loved by each and every one of them. He will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved him.

Max was preceded in death by his son, Randy, his parents, one sister and one brother and a host of other relatives and friends. He is survived by his wife, Juanita, of St. Francis; daughters Sandy and Tom Smull, St. Francis, and Deb and Jim Kennedy, Dodge City; two sisters, Donna Adams and Joan Mowry and husband Chuck, all of Yuma, AZ; six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Friday, March 27, 2009 at the Hoxie Christian Church followed by burial at the Hoxie Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Hoxie Christian Church and sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, Hoxie.

Bernice “Bo” CURTIN
12-16-1911 — 09-07-2008
Bernice "Bo" Curtin, 96, Colby, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, at Colby Care Center. She was born Dec. 16, 1911, in Selden to Miles and Ellen (Pointer) Reilley. She was a homemaker.

Survivors include two sons, Larry Curtin, and Jim Curtin, a sister, Bonnie Hughes, 15 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, W.J. "Bill" Curtin on Jan. 17, 1989; two daughters, Kay Noel and Nadine Stengel; a granddaughter; and two great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Mary Evelyn (Hansen) DANCER
2/23/1933 &@151; 6/13/2005
Born in Otis, Colorado. Daughter of Ernest A. & Eunice (Schmidt) Hansen. She married Raymond Dancer on July 4, 1954, in Otis, Colo, Survivors include her husband, a son, Ray Dean Dancer, a daughter, Rose Mary Dancer, her mother, four brothers, Ralph, Kenneth, Donald, & Dwain Hansen, & a sister, Caroine Guiry. She was preceded in death by her father.
Burial in Hoxie Cemetery

Arleta D. DETJEN
4-17-1940 — 12-23-2007
Arleta D. Detjen, 67, Colby, died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007, at Colby.
She was born April 17, 1940, in Menlo.
She was a retired grocery clerk.
Survivors include two sisters, Agnes Lewis, and Elta Rall.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Colby.

Burial in Hoxie Cemetery.

Florence Fern DREILING
03-24-1937 — 02-01-2009

Florence Fern "Flossie" Dreiling, age 71, died Sunday, February 1, 2009, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas. She was born March 24, 1937, in Hoxie, Sheridan County, Kansas, to John F. and Viola M. (Lowe) Naiman. She married Hilary Dominic Dreiling on June 21, 1962, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hays, Kansas.

She was a registered nurse and during her 30 plus years in nursing, she worked in hospitals at Hays, Salina, Hoisington and Garden City, She held positions as a floor nurse, operating room supervisor and house supervisor. Prior to her retirement in 1999, she was the Assistant Director of Nursing Services at the Hays Good Samaritan Center. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hays, Kansas, and was affiliated with a number of professional nursing organizations.

Survivors include her husband, Hilary Dominic Dreiling, of the home; and a number of nieces and nephews,

She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Harold. J. Naiman; three sisters, Naomi Morgan, Darlene Goddard and Bonnie Fischli.

Services are at 10:00 A.M. Friday, February 6, 2009, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hays, Kansas, with Father Gilmary Tallman O.F.M Cap. A private burial will be held at a later date at St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas.

Dolly G. (Williams) Moss DRUSSEL
3-22-1923 — 11-8-2004
Dolly G. Moss Drussel, 81, Colby, died Monday, Nov. 8, 2004, at Citizens Medical Center, Colby. She was born March 22, 1923, in Grand Island, Neb., daughter of Walter W. and Effie May (Cornelius) Williams. She married Charles Moss, who preceded her in death. She later married Ob Drussel. She was a manager of rental properties.
Survivors include a son, Michael Moss, a daughter, Cheryl Schwarz, Bonnie Battles, four grandchildren;. and six great-grandchildren.
Burial in the Hoxie Cemetery.

Roy V. ELSHIRE
2-10-1921 — 3-2-2004
Born in Sheridan County. He was a farmer. Died at his home. Survivors include 2 nieces. Burial in Beulah Cemetery, Colby, Kansas, Thomas County.

Fern EPLER
09-17-16 –02-24-08

Fern Epler, 91, Commerce, Colo., died Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008, at her home. She was born Sept. 17, 1916, near Dresden to Henry and Ruby Harold Walker. She married Milton Epler in 1946. He preceded her in death in 2003. She was supervisor of a department in a bank.

Survivors include a sister-in-law, Betty Walker.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, Hoxie; burial in Hoxie Cemetery.

Milton R. EPLER
10-25-1915 — 6-6-2003
VETERAN U. S. ARMY WWII
Milton R. Epler. 87. died Friday, June 6, 2003. at Rose Memorial Hospital. Denver. He was born Oct. 25, 1915, near Studley, son of Henry Milton and Lena (Reuter) Epler. He married Fern Walker on Nov. 24,1946, in Kanorado. He did auto-body work and was a salesman and farmer. He was a longtime Denver area resident.
Survivors include his wife, of the home.
Burial in the Hoxie Cemetery.

Betty Joan FARBER
4-14-1932 — 5-20-2002
Born in Hill City, Graham County, Kansas. Died at the Sheridan County Long Term Care. Daughter of: Clarence & Wilma (Jones) Baalman. She spent most of her life in Hoxie, Kansas, Sheridan County. Married: William E. Farber on November 5, 1952. Preceded in death by her husband & her parents. Survived by: her sister Peggy Weber; 2 sons, Tom & Jerry Farber, & 2 daughters, Kaylene Oelke & Kathleen Feldt.

M. Ford FARBER
10-4-1935 — 02-18-2008

M. Ford Farber, 72, Norton, died Monday, Feb. 18, 2008, at his home.

He was born Oct. 4, 1935, near Hoxie to Willard and Eula Hamilton Farber. He graduated from Fort Hays State University, with bachelors and master's degrees in industrial arts. He married Shirley Sealock on Aug. 21, 1955, in Hoxie. He taught and coached at junior high, high school and junior colleges for 39 years.

Survivors include his wife, of the home; five sons, Alan Farber, Curt Farber, Bruce Farber, and Eric Farber, and Scott Farber, three sisters, Joan Taylor, Rose Wagoner, and Linda Randolph; nine grandchildren; and six step-grandchildren.

Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Methodist Church, Norton. Additional services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Methodist Church, Hoxie; inurnment in Hoxie Cemetery.

Robert H. FELDT
08-11-1934 — 10-28-2008

Robert H. Feldt, 74, Colby, died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008, at his home. He was born Aug. 11, 1934, in Colby to Henry and Agnes (Nondorf) Feldt. He married Leona B. Feldt on June 1, 1954, in Sequin. He operated Hungry Farmer Cafe until 1994.

Survivors include his wife, of the home; three sons, Terry, Tom and Birney, six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Francis Catholic Church, Hoxie.

Gertrude T. FLECKENSTEIN
5/26/1916 — 2/10/2005
Born in Hoxie, Ks., Sheridan County. Survivors include a son, Leonard Fleckenstein, two daughters, Geraldine Lampe, & Doloris Rohr, eight grandchildren, & ten great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Fleckenstein, July 8, 1988, & an infant son, Joseph Jr. Burial in Mount Calvery Cemetery, Leoville, Kansas, Dacatur, County.

Dorothy Pearl (Flynn) FOLTZ
2/12/1920 — 8/18/2005
Born in Buckner, Missouri. Daughter of Edward & Bessie (Kabrick) Flynn. She married John Morris. He died in 1959. She married Hubert LaVon Foltz. He died in 1989. Survivors include a brother, A.G. Flynn, six sisters, Bonnie Paden, Carol Williamson, Shirley Peal, & Margie Brumfield, & two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by an infant son, Alvin Ray & a son, Allen.
Burial in Hoxie Cemetery

Delmar FOSTER
Hays Daily News Nov. 30, 2003
JENNINGS - Delmar Foster, 62, died Friday, Nov. 28, 2003. He was born April 23, 1941 in rural Sheridan County. He was a farmer and a truck driver. Survivors include his wife, Pat, of the home; two sons, Michael, and Chad, a daughter, Coleen Boxberger, and three grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Leoville. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday at Pauls Funeral Home, Oberlin. A vigil service will be at 7 p.m. Monday at the church.

The Salina Journal - Sunday, November 30, 2003
Delmar Foster JENNINGS -- Delmar Foster, 62, Jennings, died Friday, Nov. 28, 2003. Mr. Foster was born April 23, 1941, in rural Sheridan County. He was a farmer and truck driver. Survivors include his wife, Pat of Jennings; two sons, Michael of Dallas and Chad of Lubbock, Texas; a daughter, Coleen Boxberger of Russell; and three grandchildren. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Leoville. Burial will be in Adell Cemetery. A vigil will be at 7 p.m. Monday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Elks National Foundation or a charity of the donor's choice, in care of Pauls Funeral Home, 121 N. Penn, Oberlin 67749.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p .m. today and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday at the funeral home; then from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. until the service Tuesday at the church.

Submitted by: John Foster

Etta Lorene GETZ
1/10/1924 — 12/8/2005
Born in Sheridan County. Daughter of Lewis Artie & Anna Vera (Shoemaker) Getz. She married Elton Conrad Getz on March 4, 1951. Survivors include her husband, a son, Kerry Getz, a sister, Isa Rumback, two grandchildren, & one great-grandson. Burial in Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson, Kansas, Reno County.

Elton Conrad GETZ
9-10-1919 — 7-30-2007
VETERAN WWII NAVY, Served on the USS NEW MEXICO
Elton Conrad Getz, 87, Hutchinson, formerly of Tasco, died Monday, July 30, 2007, at Wesley Towers Thorne Care Center. He was born Sept. 10, 1919, in Studley to Conrad Harmon and Lola Hazel (Cunningham) Getz. He was a 1932 graduate of Hoxie. He married Etta LoRene Teel on March 4, 1949, in Hoxie. She preceded him in death Dec. 8, 2005. He worked for his uncle Ervin's General Merchandise Store as early as age 5.
Survivors include a son Kerry Getz, a sister, Vida Hill, two grandchildren; and a great-grandson.

Burial was in The Fairlawn Burial Park.

Harold "Rocky" Dean GETZ
9-11-1927 — 8-5-2006
VETERAN U. S. NAVY
Harold "Rocky" Dean Getz, 78, Fort Dodge, died Saturday, Aug. 5, 2006, at Kansas Soldiers Home, Fort Dodge. He was born Sept. 11, 1927, in Tasco, son of Harmon and Hazel (Cunningham) Getz. He married Wilma Rebarchek on July 31, 1948, in Hoxie. He was owner and operator of Getz Country Store, Webster.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; a son, Dean Getz, a brother, Elton Getz, a sister, Vida Jean Hill, two grandsons; and two great-grandchildren.
Graveside memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Hoxie Cemetery, Hoxie. Cremation has taken place.

Robert S. GETZ
9/25/1915 — 12/5/2002
VETERAN
U.S ARMY AIR CORPS WWII
87 years. Son of: Ervin & Rosa (Sandkamp) Geotz. Robert S. married Maxine Spillman: 9/7/1940 in Oberland. Children: Rex - Jon - Kirk -Candy Valencia
Burial in Hoxie Cemetery

Edith Mae (Schrock) GILLILAND
6/7/1918 — 10/20/2005
Born in rural Sheridan County, near Selden. Daughter of Harley M. & Nannie (Vaughn) Schrock. Married Ward Gilliland on May 29, 1938, near Studley. He preceded her in death. Parents of Darel Lynn & Lynn Dean.
Burial in Hoxie Cemetery

Hy GREEN Jr.
2/14/1938 — 11/5/2002
Born in Zephyrhills, Florida. 64 years. Son of: Hy & Florida Blossom (De Ryder) Green. Children - 2 Daughter's: Karen Zellman & Sherri Wilson - 1 Stepdaughter: Debra Griffin
Burial in Hoxie Cemetery

Loretta Kay GREENE
03-27-41 – 10-07-08

Loretta Kay Greene, 67, Hoxie, died Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, at Sheridan County Hospital, Hoxie. She was born March 27, 1941, in Brewster to Kenneth and Mary Bear Adolph.

She married Hy Greene on Dec. 14, 1962, in Brewster. He preceded her in death Nov. 5, 2002. She was a retired ward clerk at Sheridan County Hospital.

Survivors include three daughters, Debbie Griffen, Karen Zellmer, and Sherri Wilson, a brother, Bill Adolph, nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Mickey-Leopold Chapel, Hoxie; burial in Hoxie Cemetery.

Adam HAFFNER
2-2-1911 — 12-28-2003
Adam Haffner, 92, died Sunday, Dec. 28, 2003, at Sheridan County Hospital. He was born Feb. 2, 1911, near Park, son of John and Frances (Lang) Haffner. He married Esther Schlick on Jan. 11, 1938, in Grainfield. They lived on their farm near Hoxie until their retirement in 1975, when they moved to Hoxie.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; two sons, Tom and Ron, five daughters, Bernadine Rietcheck, Frances Sietkes, Alberta Szczukowski, Florence Dreiling, and Linda Crumwell, two brothers, Ray, and John, five sisters, Mary Rohling, Vera Schlick, Elizabeth Miller, Jennie Eberle, and Anna Albers, 21 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.
Burial in St. Frances Catholic Cemetery, Hoxie.

Juliana (Uhrich) HAFFNER
4-1-1915 — 7-2-2006
Juliana Haffner. 91. formerly of Hoxie. died Sunday. July 2, 2006. at Hays Medical Center. She was born April 1, 1915, in Collyer, Kansas, daughter of Christian and Mariana (Waldman) Uhrich. She married Lambert Haffner on Nov 26. 1945. in Collyer He preceded her In death in April of 1982.
Survivors include a daughter. Mary Frances Stremel, two brothers. Cletus Uhrich, Joe Uhrich, two sisters. Itha Sheck and Eugenia Uhrich, five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren.and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by five brothers, Frank, Julius, Leo, George, and Alfred Uhrich; and two sisters, Mary Uhrich and Pauline Zimmerman.
Burial in St. Frances Catholic Cemetery, Hoxie.

Loretta Seeberger (Schlitz) HAYDEN
11-15-1915 — 3-17-2007
Loretta (Schlitz) Seeberger Hayden, 91, Colby, died Saturday, March 17, 2007.
She was born Nov. 15, 1915, in Angelus, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Schlageck) Schlitz.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Edward Hayden, three step-sons, Eddie Hayden, Jim Hayden and Richard "Dick" Hayden, five daughters, Joann Calhoun, and Charlene Barnett, Betty Ann Fluher, Delores Seeberger, and Dorothy Price, three step-daughters, Shirley Anderson, and Doris Armstrong, and Clara Gillum, three sisters, Catherine Neal, Florine Pritchard, and MaryAnn Seeberger, 23 grandchildren; 54 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; 18 step-grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and four step-great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Edwin Seeberger; a daughter, Carol Allaman; a grandaughter; and a step-grandson.
Burial in the Selden Cemetery.

Clarrence H. HAYNES
8-22-1911 — 7-23-2002
Born in Sheridan County, Kansas. Died at the Graham County Hospital. Son of: Charles & Inez (Cooper) Haynes. Married: Oda Lutz in Hill City, on December 1, 1934. Survivors include: his wife of the home, 2 daughters, Korla Griffey & Clarene Baker, & 1 son, Gary Haynes & 1 sister Mabel Treu. He was preceded in death by four sisters, Ethel Karnes, Vera Flaska, & twin sisters, Eunice Taylor & Bernice Taylor, & 2 brothers, Albert Haynes & Howard Haynes. Burial In Merial Lawn Cemetery, Hill City.

Duane Joseph HEDGE
2-11-1927 — 9-27-2003
VETERAN U. S. ARMY KOREAN WAR
Duane Joseph Hedge, 76, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2003, at Hays Medical Center. He was born Feb. 11, 1927, on a farm north of Studley, son of John and Mary (Rombeck) Hedge. He married Helen Jones Sept. 5, 1953, in Hoxie. He was a farmer in the Studley area for many years. He was a member of St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church and the American Legion, both of Hays, and a former member of the St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church of Hoxie.
Survivors include his wife, three sons, Gary, Douglas, and Dennis, two daughters, Sheryl Hedge, and Sheila Stretcher, a brother, Francis, and nine grandchildren.
Burial in the Hoxie City Cemetery.

Howard L. HEDGE
6-25-1925 — 12-7-2002
VETERAN WWII MILITARY POLICE Born in Studley, Son of: John H. & Mary Alice (Rumbeck) Hedge. He attended schools in Hoxie. He Married Carolyn Bledsoe on November 16, 1946, in Mnew Almelo. He was a long time resident of Hutchinson. Survivors includehin wife; a son Lawrence E., & 3 daughters, Lunda McCue, Karen Boeger & Virginia Frank, 2 brothers; Duane H., & Francis W. Hedge. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, a sister, Marie Schlingloff, & 4 brothers, Harold, Maurice, Merle & Clarence. Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery, in Hutchinson, Ks.

Lillian HEIM
12-14-1920 — 9-25-2004
Lillian Heim, 83, Hoxie, died Saturday, Sept. 25, 2004, at Lantern Park Manor, Colby. She was born Dec. 14,1920, in Sheridan County, daughter of John H. and Margaret (Meitl) Heim. She worked in the dietary department at the Sheridan County Hospital for a number of years.
Survivors include three brothers, Ed Heim, Ray Heim, and Alfred Heim, and four sisters, Irene Kruse, Mildred Green, Lorene Reinert, and Berniece Halle.
Burial in St. Frances Catholic Cemetery, Hoxie.

Myrtle E. HENDRIX
8-14-1903 — 6-21-2007
Myrtle E. Hendrix, 103, Hoxie, died Thursday, June 21, 2007, at Sheridan County Hospital, Hoxie. She was born Aug. 14, 1903, near Hoxie to Charles and Mary (Shaefer) Davis. She married Joe T. Hendrix on April 30, 1925, in Norton. He preceded her in death Aug. 28, 1982. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include a daughter, Wanda Sealock, four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
A daughter, Debra Jo Hendrix on Jan. 16, 1934, preceded her in death.
Burial in Hoxie Cemetery.

John L. HERRMAN
3-20-1934 — 9-11-2006
VETERAN U.S. AIR FORCE KOREAN WAR
John L Herrman, 72, died Monday, Sept. 11, 2006, at his home. He was born March 20, 1934, son of Clayton and Helen (Lowry) Hermann in Mound City.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; a son, David Herrman, a daughter, Kelly Smith, and two brothers, Edward Herrman, and Richard Herrman, and five grandchildren.
Burial in the Hoxie Cemetery.

Lila Z. (Neal) HESKETT
10/19/1930 — 8/30/2005
Daughter of Evertt L. & Ada (Charles) N eal. Graduate of Sheridan County High School. She married Robert E Heskett June 11, 1950. He preceded her in death on July 20, 2005. Survivors include two sons, David & Dick Heskett, a daughter, Linda Davison, a sister, Edie Hansen, & eight grandchildren.
Burial in Hoxie Cemetery

Robert Elwyn HESKETT
1/1/1929 — 7/20/2005
Born in Edmond, Kansas. Son of Robert Elisha & Mabel (Scott) Heskett. He married Lila Neal on June 11, 1950, in Hoxie. Survivors include his wife, two sons, Dr. David Heskett, & Dick Heskett, a daughter, Linda Davidson, a sister, Wilma Andregg, & eight grandchildren. No burial location listed in obituary. Services at Mickey-Leopold Chapel, Hoxie, Kansas.

Raymond E. HESTERBERG
11-12-1917 — 7-23-2006
VETERAN U.S. ARMY
Raymond E Hesterberg, 66, Hoxie, died Sunday, July 23, 2006, at Sheridan County long Term Care, Hoxie. He was born Nov. 12, 1917, near Hoxie, son of Carl and Magdelena Schlicher Hesterberg. He is survived by nieces & nephews.
Burial in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Hoxie.

James W. "Jim" HIBBS
3/21/1923 — 1/3/2003
W.W.II VETERAN
Born in James Town, Missouri. Son of: Gathyl & Gweneth (Geist) Hibbs.
Married Thelma White: 5/17/1947 in Missouri.
Children: Claude - Donna Vincent - Teresa Maley
Burial Mount Pleasant Cemetery.

David Lee HICKERT
11/25/1953 — 1/28/2005
Born in Hoxie, Ks. Daughter of Norman Joseph Sr. & Bessie O (Burch) Hickert. He married Kenda McDowell on Aug. 25, 2000, in Hill City, Ks. Survivors include his wife; a stepson, Josh Tubs, two brothers Joe & Bill Hickert & three grandchildren.

Dorman E. HILL
2-26-1921 — 1-4-2008
Dorman E. Hill, 86, Selden, died Friday, Jan. 4, 2008. He was born Feb. 26, 1921, in Sheridan County to Frank and Edith (Monteith) Hill. He farmed in Sheridan and Thomas County.
Survivors include his wife, Carol Hill, two sons, Mark Hill, and Jeff Hill, two daughters, Gloria Walker, and Lynn Weick, 11 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by a grandson.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Selden United Methodist Church.
Burial was in Selden Cemetery.

Donald Ray HINGER
5-5-1937 — 8-13-2007
U.S. ARMY VETERAN OF THE KOREAN WAR
Donald Ray Hinger, 70, Hoxie, died Monday, Aug. 13, 2007, at Sheridan County Hospital in Hoxie, Kansas. He was born May 5, 1937, in Kincaid, Kansas to Irl Philip and Leona May Baldridge Hinger. He married Charlotte Faye Southerland of Lone Elm, Kansas in 1960. He was a veteran of the Korean War in the U.S. Army. He worked in the trucking industry as a driver for various trucking companies in western Kansas. From 1981 to 2003, he owned and operated Prickett Son, Inc. trucking company in Hoxie. For the past year, he managed the Hoxie Elks Lodge and was a long-standing member.
Survivors include his wife, Charlotte, three daughters, Cheryl Flink , Michele Crockett, and Mary Beth Bieker; one brother, John Hinger, and sisters, Mary Le Smith, and Betty Jo Gardner, and six grandchildren.

Burial in Kincaid, Kansas, Anderson County.

Iveda R. HOFFEDITZ
01-13-1921 — 08-23-2008

Iveda Ruth Hoffeditz, 87, Hoxie, died Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008, at Hays Medical Center.

She was born Jan. 13, 1921, in Oranoque to Orla and Nelle Ringgenberg McCabe.

She married William (Bill) Hoffeditz on June 6, 1966, in Las Vegas, N.M. She was a secretary for Bainter-Reichart Construction Co. and Gene Smercheck, attorney.

Survivors include her husband, of the home; two sons, John Courtney, and James Courtney, two daughters, Georgia Briery, and Mary Behan, seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Burial is in the Hoxie Cemetery, Sheridan County.

Florence Geraldine (Vaughn) HUDSON
5-10-1922 — 10-18-2003
She was born in Sheridan County. She was a nurse's aid in Hoxie & Oberlin, retiring in 1984. Survivors include; 2 sons, Richard Anderson & Jerry Anderson, 4 sisters, Esther Weeks, Twila Pearson, Beulah Simonton & Bernice Channell. She was preceded in death by her husband, November 11, 1955.
Buiral in Selden Cemetery

Elsie S. JACKSON
11/22/1911 — 5/30/2002
Daughter of: Walter E. & Susie Russell Cressler.
Loyal T. & Elsie S. married: 1930 in Colby, Kansas
Children: Joyce Gallagher - Dale - Jacob - Clare Jacob - Charlene Deges - Loyal J. Jacob
Burial in Hoxie Cemetery

Helen K. JIRA
3/21/1923 — 6/12/2007
Helen K. Jira, 84, La Crosse, died Tuesday, June 12, 2007, at Rush County Memorial Hospital Long Term Care, La Crosse. She was born March 21, 1923, in Morland to Andrew And Margaret (Brungardt) Knoll.
She was a 1941 graduate of La Crosse High School, and Fort Hays State College, with a degree in education. She married Frank J. Jira on May 12, 1947, in La Crosse. She taught school for 45 years in Rush and Barton counties.
Survivors include her husband, of the home; a daughter, Fran Kovach, Springfield, Ill.; a sister, Theresa Schaffer, Liebenthal; a grandchild; and two great-grandchildren.
Burial in the La Crosse City Cemetery, Rush County, Kansas.

Amelia M. (Kleinsorge) JUENEMANN
9-24-1912 — 7-10-2006
Amelia M. (Kleinsorge) Juenemann, 93, Colby, died Monday, July 10, 2006. She was born Sept 24, 1912, in Leoville, daughter of Anthony and Eleanor (Heim) Kleinsorge. She was married to Frank H Juenemann. He preceded her in death June 19. 1972. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include fIve sons. Richard Juenemann, Donald Juenema, Joseph Juenemann, and Frank Juenemann, two daughters. Janet Wahlmeier, and Mary Ann Schemm, a brother. Martin Klelnsorge, a sister. Rita Garver, 26 grandchIldren: and many great-grandchlldren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Paul Juenemann.
Burial in the Selden Cemetery.

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