Obituaries

Contributed by Gayle M. Garrett, unless otherwise stated.

Dorothy Ilene KARNES
11-16-1926 — 11-24-2003
Dorothy Ilene Karnes, 77, died Monday, Nov. 24, 2003, at Central Kansas Medical Center.
She was born Nov. 16, 1926, in Studley, daughter of Oscar A. and Elma (Voyles) Karnes. She graduated from Sheridan Community High School, Hoxie, and earned bachelor's and master's degrees from Fort Hays State University. She taught at Lone Star and Bow Creek schools, Hoxie Grade School and Beloit and Otis-Bison elementary schools.
Survivors include three brothers, Frank, James, and Gerald.
Burial in Bow Creek Cemetery, Sheridan County

William Edward "Ed" KARNES
9-27-1934 — 1-26-2008
William Edward "Ed" Karnes, 73, Hoxie, died Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008, at Sheridan County Hospital, Hoxie. He was born Sept. 27, 1934, near Hoxie to Clifford and Ethel Haynes Karnes. He married Phyllis Gaede on Feb. 7, 1954, near Hoxie.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; two sons, Mark Karnes, and Scott Karnes, two daughters, Myrna Raile and Karen Lewis, a brother, Daryl Karnes, and eight grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Hoxie.
[No cemetery mentioned in Obituary]

Flora KEECH
Hoxie Sentinel, Hoxie, Kansas, May 9, 1912

MRS. FLORA KEECH
Mrs. Flora Keech, age 29, wife of J. W. Keech, died at her home in Plainville, Monday morning at 4 o'clock. The remains were brought to Hoxie and funeral services were held at the Christian Church Wednesday morning at 10:00 o'clock, conducted by Elder Park, of Palco, and interment was made in the Hoxie cemetery.

Flora Rosenkrans, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.L. Rosenkrans, was born in Sheridan County, September 28, 1883, and was united in marriage with J. W. Keech, August 28, 1899. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Keech continued to reside in Sheridan County for about ten years, moving to Plainville about three years ago.

Mrs. Keech is survived by her husband, two sons, Charles and Harmon, aged 11 and 9 years, respectively, father, mother, one brother, and three sisters. Her father and mother, brother and sisters are all residents of Sheridan County.

Mrs. Keech had many friends in Sheridan County, where she was born and grew to womanhood, and her untimely death will be a source of much sorrow to all who knew and admired her for her many lovable qualities as daughter, sister, wife, mother and friend.

Submitted by Merelene Bockway

Isabel KERR
Skagit Valley Herald, Mount Vernon, WA - July 9, 1963

MRS. ISABEL KERR
Mrs. Isabel Kerr, 69, former Avon resident, died Monday afternoon in a Stanwood nursing home following a lengthy illness. She was born December 30, 1893 in Hoxie, Kans., where she was united in marriage to James E. Kerr, Jan. 1, 1912. The family moved to Colorado and later came to the Avon community in 1939. Mr. Kerr died in 1941, and Mrs. Kerr has made her home in Auburn since 1955.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Marjorie Swenson, Burlington, Mrs. Lois Clark, Mount Vernon, and Mrs. Louise Kee, Auburn; ten grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Viola Kerr, Burlington.

Memorial services will be held Monday, July 22, at 1:30 p.m. from the chapel of the Hulbush Funeral Home with the Rev. James E. Doak of the Burlington First Methodist Church officiating. Final resting place will be in the family plot of the Loveland, Colo. Cemetery.

Submitted by Merelene Bockway

Michael Ray KINDERKNECHT
8-22-1969 — 7-1-2007
Michael Ray Kinderknecht, 37, Park, died Sunday, July 1, 2007, at his home.
He was born Aug. 22, 1969, in Hoxie to Virgil and Luella (Richmeier) Kinderknecht.
He worked in maintenance and helped with the family farm.
Survivors include his mother, four brothers, Eric Kinderknecht, Galen Kinderknecht and Randy Kinderknecht, and Leon Kinderknecht, and four sisters, Glenda Heier, Marilyn Arnold and Shelia Heim, and Loretta Karnes.
His father and a sister, Mary Ann, preceded him in death.

Burial was in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Park, Kansas, Gove County.

A.H. KNOPP
Hoxie Sentinel - 22 Dec 1949

A large circle of close friends and acquaintances were grieved when it was learned that Anton �Tony� Knopp had passed away suddenly Thursday afternoon, Dec 15. This familiar figure had been missed downtown for several days because of an attack of flu, but was apparently on the road to recovery and had been downtown several times that day greeting friends, when his sudden and final illness struck. He was taken to his home where he passed away after a short time.

Funeral services were held from St. Frances Church, Hoxie Monday morning with Rev. M. Mulihill in charge, and interment was in the Hoxie Cemetery beside his son who had passed away in September, 1919.

Anton Henry Knopp was born June 30, 1883 at Bennet, Nebr., the son of Anton T. Knopp, Sr., and Susie Stall, and died at his home Dec. 15, 1949, aged 66 years, five months and 15 days.

After growing to manhood in Nebraska, Anton came to Kansas with his brother, Thomas in 1909 settling on a farm southwest of Selden. On Oct. 10 he was united in marriage to Eva Menefee, of Hoxie. The drought in Kansas forced them back to Nebraska that year. In 1916 they returned to Kansas again, settling on a farm near Menlo for a while. One child, Donald Wayne, was born of their union in 1911 and died at Selden in September, 1919 and was interred in the Hoxie cemetery.

Besides his widow, he is survived by five brothers, Thomas and George, of Selden; Louis, Willie and Bernard, of Bennet, Neb.; the sisters, Mrs. Susie Helus of Valparaso, Neb., and Anna Mumm, of Seattle, Wash.

For 25 years Anton ran a Shoe Shop at Hoxie until failing health forced his retirement three years ago. He was loved by; the children of the town to whom he was the essence of kindness and understanding. His funeral at St. Frances Church Monday was unusually large.

Card of Thanks:
We wish to take this means of expressing our thanks and appreciation to those who assisted us in any way during our recent bereavement. Mrs. Eva Knopp, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Knopp, Mr. and Mrs. George Knopp, Mrs. Anna Mumm and family, Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Helus, Lewis, Bernard and Will Knopp.

Submitted by: Frank Knopp

David Paul KNOPP
8 Nov 1959-28 Feb 1960
THE SELDEN, KS ADVOCATE, Thursday, Mar 4, 1960

David Paul, son of Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Knopp was born at St. Thomas hospital. November 8, 1959. Due to a heart condition he passed away at St. Thomas hospital, February 28, 1960 at the age of three months and 20 days.

He is survived by his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Knopp and brothers and sisters, Francis, Stephen, Tony Joe, Timothy, Barbara, Mary and Anita; his grandparents, Mrs. Julia Knopp of Selden and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Meitl of Leoville.

After the Mass of the Angels at Heart Church he was buried at the Catholic cemetery at Selden, Rev. P. L. Cronin officiating. Pauls Funeral home was in charge of arrangement.

Submitted by: Frank Knopp

Emma E. (Blickenstaff) KNOPP
11 Jun 1898-16 May 1961
THE SELDEN ADVOCATE, Thursday, January 19, 1961

Mrs. George Knopp Dies at Hospital In Colby
Mrs. George (Emma) Knopp, 62, passed away Tuesday morning, May 16th, at the St Thomas Hospital in Colby. Though she hadn't been too well she became seriously ill only a few days prior to her death.

Mr. Knopp preceded her in death in January this year.

She leaves three children, Sister Mary Roberta of Great Bend, and John and Marvin of the home. Besides other relatives and friends.

Mrs. Knopp taught school several years before her marriage to Mr. Knopp. She had lived on a farm since, until moving to Selden last year.

Funeral services will be held Friday morning. May 19 at the Catholic Church in Selden. Burial will be in Selden cemetery. Pauls Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Submitted by: Frank Knopp

George Joseph KNOPP
18 Feb 1891-14 Jan 1961

George J. Knopp, the fifth son of Anton and Susan Stall Knopp, was born Feb. 18 1891 near Bennet, Nebr. He died at Selden, Jan. 14, 1961. Funeral services were held in the Sacred Heart Church of Selden at 9:00 a.m., Jan. 17, 1961. Rev. P. L. Cronin officiated at the Requiem High Mass. Interment was in the Selden Cemetery.

Most of his early life was spent in Lancaster County, Nebr. He came to Sheridan County, Kans., in 1921 and in 1932 he purchased a farm northwest of Selden located in Decatur County.

On Oct 20, 1936 George was married to Emma Blickenstaff of Oberlin. He brought his bride to his farm which was their home until they retired to Selden about a year ago.

To this union three children were born. John, 23, and Marvin, 18, who are now operating the farm and Leona Marie, 21 now Sister Mary Roberta, a member of the Dominican Order at Great Bend. Sister Roberta currently is at Sacred Heart College, Wichita.

Beside his wife and children he is survived by three brothers, Louis of Lincoln, Nebr., Bernard and Will of Bennet, Nebr., two sisters, Mrs. Anna Mumm of Seattle, Wash., and Mrs. Susie Helus of Phoenix, Ariz., also a number of nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Out of town relatives attending the George Knopp funeral Tuesday, Jan. 17 were their daughter, Sister Mary Roberta with her companion, Sister Mary Germaine of Great Bend, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Knopp, and Mr. and Mrs. Mike Knopp and Susan, Lincoln; Mr. Will Knopp and Mr. Bernard Knopp, Bennet, Nebr.; Mrs. Anna Mumm, Seattle, Wash.; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Feldt and Ronnie, Park; Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Lindeman, Menlo; Mrs. Al Kleinsorge and boys, Colby; Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Bencken, Rexford; Mrs. Marlene Kennedy and Mrs. Theresa Major, Beloit; Mrs. Maxine Henning, Athol; Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Blickenstaff, Judy and David, Oberlin; Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Blickenstaff and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Blickenstaff, Norton; Mr. and Mrs. Duane Blickenstaff and Bruce, Wilsonville, Nebr.; and Mr. and Mrs. Carle Blickenstaff, Quinter.

Submitted by: Frank Knopp

Julia Anna (Mumm) KNOPP
THE SELDEN ADVOCATE, Thursday, July 13, 1961

21 Jun 1891-4 Jul 1961

Selden - Mrs. Julia Knopp, 70, died July 4. She was stricken with a heart attack in church and died almost instantly during the middle of the Mass. A Requiem High Mass was offered by the Rev. P. L. Cronin July 7 in the Sacred Heart Church of Selden. Burial was in the parochial cemetery.

Mrs. Knopp lived on a farm near Selden most of her life. Several years ago she moved near the church where she spent much of her time before the Blessed Sacrament.

Surviving are two sons, Vincent of Selden and Clarence of Seattle, Wash.; two daughters, Mrs. Viola Lindeman, Menlo and Mrs. Louise Schumacher, Kansas City, Mo.; three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Geary, Denver, Mrs. Cecelia Stegeman, Concordia, Mrs. Helena Diederich, Selden; and one brother, Fred Mumm of Selden.

Pallbearers were Fred Wachendorfer, Arnold Mumm, Edwin Mumm, George Andrijeski, Bernard Diederich, and Marvin Knopp.

Sister Louis Marie, her niece, and Sister Margaret Rose of Concordia were among those who attended the funeral.- (Mrs. Lucy Karthauser, Reporter).

Burial in Selden Cemetery.

Submitted by: Frank Knopp

Juliana Bertha (Meitl) KNOPP
19 Sep 1921-26 Dec 2003
Hays, KS Daily News, Dec. 28, 2003

BEL AIRE - Juliana B. Knopp, 82, died Friday, Dec. 26, 2003, in Wichita. She was born Sept. 19, 1921, in Leoville to Frank and Mary Ann (Heim) Meitl. She was an elementary school teacher, retiring in 1986.

Survivors include her husband, Vincent, Wichita; five sons, Frank and Tony, both of Colorado Springs, Steve, Russell, Tim, Kansas City, Kan., and Carl, Olathe; four daughters, Barbara Mueller, Huntington, Beach, Calif., Mary Hessenflow, Beloit, Anita Doll, Binghamton, N.Y., and Agnes Ward, Wichita; three sisters, Rosalia Stephens, Jennings, Helen Kruse, Hudson, Colo., and Rita Martin, Colby; 23 grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and three stepgreat-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a son, David; brothers Father Paul, Philip, Bernard, Joseph; sisters Sister Floreda, Wilhelmina, Ann

Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Selden; burial in the Selden Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today and after 8 a.m. Monday, all at Pauls Funeral Home, Selden. A vigil service will be at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Submitted by: Frank Knopp

Thomas Francis KNOPP
THE SELDEN ADVOCATE, Thursday, September 12, 1957

The Life of Thomas F. Knopp
Thomas F. Knopp, son of Anton and Susie Knopp was born May 5, 1885 near Bennett, Neb., and passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Oliver Lindeman, Wednesday, Sept. 4 at 11 a.m. Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept. 7 at the Sacred Heart Church, Selden. Burial was in the Selden Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers were George Andrijeski, Fred and John Wachendorfer, Bernard Diederich and Carl and Edwin Mumm. Pauls Funeral Home was in charge.

He moved to a farm near Selden when a young man. On April 14, 1915 he was married to Julia Mumm. To this union were born four children, Vincent of Selden; Viola Lindeman, Menlo; Louise Schumacher, Hickman Mills, Mo.; and Clarence of Seattle, Wash.

He lived on his farm southeast of Selden until he retired about 10 years ago when he moved to Selden. His health has been poorly for the last five years. He was bedfast since November of last year. The last four months he spent at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Oliver Lindeman near Menlo under the loving care of his wife.

He is survived by his wife and four children; also four brothers, George of Selden; Louis of Lincoln, Neb.; Bernard and William of Bennett, Neb.; and two sisters, Anna Mumm of Seattle, Wash.; and Susie Helus of Phoenix, Ariz.

Those from out of town who attended the funeral were, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Knopp, Lincoln, Neb.; Bernard and William Knopp, Bennett, Neb.; Francis Knopp, Lincoln, Neb.; Arthur Knopp, Beatrice Neb.; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Pick and Eileen; Mrs. Crescentia Andrijeski; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Andrijeski; all of McCook, Neb.; and Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Diederich and Tommy of Jennings; Clarence Knopp, Seattle Wash.; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schumacher, Judy and Jerry from Hickman Mills, Mo.

Card of Thanks
We wish to express our deep appreciation to our relatives and friends for Mass offerings, flowers, food, and cards during our bereavement. May God bless you all.
Mrs. Julia Knopp,
Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Knopp and family,
Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Lindeman and family,
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schumacher and family,
Mr. Clarence Knopp.

Submitted by: Frank Knopp

Vincent J. KNOPP
2-8-1920 — 4-13-2006
Vincent J. Knopp, 86, Bel Aire, died Thursday, Apri1 13, 2006. He was born Feb. 8, 1920, in rural Selden, son of Thomas Francis and Julia Anna (Mumm) Knopp. He was married to Juliana B. Meitl. She preceded him in death Dec. 26,2003. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors include five sons, Frank Knopp and Tony Knopp, Steve Knopp, Tim Knopp, and Carl Knopp, four daughters, Barbara Mueller, Mary Hessenflow, Anita Doll, and Agnes Ward, a sister, Viola Lindeman, 23 grandchildren; five step grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and five step great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by an infant son, David Paul Knopp.
Burial in the Selden Cemetery.

Wayne KNOPP
Hoxie Sentinel - 11 Sep 1919

A CHILD TAKEN
Hoxie friends of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Knopp were pained to learn Monday, of the sudden death of their little son, Wayne, following a brief illness of summer complaint.

He was a bright, manly little boy of only eight summers, their only child. Naturally, he was the pride and joy of the home, and like all kind parents, their energies were bent in providing for his welfare and comfort, and in their sad bereavement, the grief stricken parents have the kindness sympathy of all their many friends.

Funeral services were held at the home in Selden Tuesday and burial made in the Hoxie cemetery. Rev. Griffiths had charge of the services at Selden and Rev. Haberly performed the last sad rites at the cemetery at Hoxie.

Submitted by: Frank Knopp

Karl R. KOERPERICH
6-25-1966 — 9-17-2006
VETERAN U. S. NAVY
Karl R. Koerperich, 40, Topeka, died Sunday, Sept. 17, 2006, in Topeka. He was born June 25, 1966, in Colby, son of Paul and Delores (Dempewolf) Koerperich. He was a graduate of Hoxie High School and attended Dodge City Community College. He married Shelley on July 16, 2000, at the Gazebo at Lake Shawnee.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; two daughters, Ashlie Maria Koerperich and Amber Nicole Koerperich, two stepchildren, Dustin Schrope and Shelby Schrope, his mother, Delores Zerr, two brothers, Augustine Koerperich, and Mark Koerperich, four sisters, Vickie Rohleder, Beckie White, Dotty Schuckman, and Sheila Richmeier, a stepbrother, Ralph Zerr, and two stepsisters, JoAnn Zerr, and MaryLou Mobley.
Burial in St. Frances Catholic Cemetery, Hoxie.

Richard P. KOERPERICH
5/19/1940 — 1/26/2006
Born in Hays, Ks. Son of Bernard & Helen (Jaster) Koerperich. Survivors include five sons, Bernard, Sallas, Don, Chris, & John Koerperich , three brothers, Eddie, Jim, & Ron Koerperich, four sisters, Agnes Swank, Bernadette, Leona Rogers, & Judy Sloan, 15 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Bryon Lee Koerperich.
Buiral in Selden Cemetery

G. Lucille (Wickmham) KOGLER
7/20/1916 — 1/8/2005
Born in Sheridan County. Survivors include two sons, Stanley Kogler, & Marvin Kogler, a daughter, Carolyn Peck, twelve grandchildren, & twenty-four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry A. Kogler, 1992, a daughter, Darlene Louise Roe, & two brothers, Neil Wickman, & Leland Wickman. Burial in Roselawn Memorial Park, Salina, Kansas.

LeRoy KORTE
4-19-1936 — 11-24-2007
LeRoy Korte, 71, Oxford, died Saturday, Nov. 24, 2007, at Kansas Heart Hospital, Wichita. He was born April 19, 1936, near Rexford to Henry and Mary Juenemann Korte. He attended Violenta School until eighth grade, then went to high school in Selden.
He married Carol Cheney on Dec. 28, 1964, in Colby. He worked in construction, ranching and at service stations. He was a U.S. Army veteran.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; five sons, Norbert Korte, Robert Korte, Tony Korte and Eric Korte, and Chris Korte, two daughters, Debbie Abernathy, and Lori Reek, a brother, Alvin Korte, three sisters, Delores Aumiller, Pat Mumm and Darlene Anderson, 14 grandchildren; three step grandchildren; and two great-granddaughters.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Selden; burial in Selden Cemetery.

Mark John KRANNAWITTER
12-15-1956 — 11-17-2006
Mark John Krannawitter, 49, Olathe, formerly of Hays, died Friday, Nov. 17, 2006, at his home of natural causes. He was born Dec. 15, 1956, in Hoxie, son of Ed and Stella (Bixenman) Krannawitter. He married Deanna Wancura on June 15, 1989, in Colby. He was a programmer analyst.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; two daughters, Sarah Cox and Jessica Cox, his mother, three brothers, Terry Krannawitter, Keith Krannawitter, and Bill Krannawitter, four sisters, Karen Kraft, Jane McBride, LaDonna Bell, and Kathy Vaughn, and two grandchildren.
Burial in St. Frances Catholic Cemetery, Hoxie.

Irene (Heim) KRUSE
12/27/1924 — 1/27/2006
Born in Sheridan County, Daughter of John & Margaret {Meitl) Heim. She married John Marlin Kruse. He preceded her in death on Aug. 26, 1995. Survivors include five sons, Bernard, John, Michael, Daniel, & Steve Kruse, six daughters, Marlene Tignor, Donna McGee, Patricia Brown, Mary Doyle, Susanne Johnson, & Christina Immelman, three brothers, Ed Heim, Ray Heim, & Alfred Heim, three sisters, Mildred Green, Lorene Reinert, & Berniece Halle, 27 grandchildren, & 11 great-grandchildren. Burial in Mount Calvery Cemetery, Leoville, Ks., Decatur County.

Donald LAEVENSTEIN
01-25-1947 — 08-15-2008

Donald Laevenstein, 61, of Hoxie, died Friday, Aug. 15, 2008, at the Sheridan County Health Complex, in Hoxie.

He was born Jan. 25, 1947, in Quinter to Gabe and Elizabeth (Denning) Laevenstein.

He married Janet Diederich on May 25, 1968, in Selden. He owned Eastside Auto Service, Hoxie.

Survivors include his wife, of the home; two daughters, Jeannie Hamrick, and Shelly Kuhn, a brother, Jim Laevenstein, a sister, Mary Bogner, and three grandchildren.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Frances Catholic Church, Hoxie; burial in St. Frances Catholic Cemetery

Bernard Charles LARUE
11-04-1932 — 09-02-2008

Bernard Charles Larue, 75, Oberlin, died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008. He was born Nov. 4, 1932, in rural Decatur County to Charles and Leta (Moore) Larue. He was a farmer and truck driver.

Survivors include his wife, Joan Larue, of the home; a son, Bruce Larue, a daughter, Charlene Weber, and four grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a granddaughter.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Paul’s Funeral Home, Oberlin; inurnment in Selden Cemetery

Lucille LAUNCHBAUGH
1-6-1914 — 9-4-2007
Lucille Launchbaugh, 93, Winfield, died Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2007, at Good Samaritan Village, Winfield.
She was born Jan. 6, 1914, in Hoxie to James and Pearl Lee. She received her education in Hoxie.
She married Loren Martin Launchbaugh. He preceded her in death March 20, 1962. She was a retail sales clerk at J.C. Penney's prior to retirement in 1979.
Survivors include two grandsons; seven great-grandchildren; and three great great grandchildren.
A son, Lee, in 2001, and a grandson preceded her in death.
Burial was in the Hoxie City Cemetery.

Esther C. LAWSON
02-19-1927 — 03-04-2009

Esther Carolyn Lawson, 82, of Albia, Iowa and former resident of Bloomfiled, Iowa died March 4, 2009 at her home. She was born February 19, 1927 in Hoxie, Kansas to Edward and Anna Cremer Wegman. She graduated from Hoxie High School. She married Harley L. Lawson March 2, 1946 in Ottumwa, Iowa. He preceded her in death November 29, 2008. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Albia, the Altar and Rosary Society and former member of St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church in Bloomfield. She was a homemaker and had lived in Albia since 2003.

She is survived by 2 sons, Gary (Cindy) Lawson of Houston, Texas, Harold (Joyce) Lawson of Bloomfield, Iowa, Dori (Steve) Chapdelaine of Lowell, Michigan; 7 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandsons.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 3 brothers, Clarence ’82, Raymond ’71, and Victor Wegman ’99, a sister, Estella Gall ’98; and a son-in-law, Bob Russell.

A memorial in lieu of flowers has been established to the Albia Senior Center. The body has been donated to the University of Iowa Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology in Iowa City, Iowa.

Vivian Wegman of Hoxie, KS attended the services of her sister in Albia, IA.

The Hoxie Sentinel – March 26, 2009

Alice M. LEWIS
11-08-1932 — 11-17-2008

Alice Marie Lewis, 76, Hoxie, died Monday, Nov. 17, 2008, at Sheridan County Hospital, Hoxie. She was born Nov. 8, 1932, near Studley to Henry and Rachel Stithem Niblock. She married John Lewis on Nov. 15, 1952, in Hoxie. He preceded her in death May 4, 2005. She was a school bus driver.

Survivors include a son, Marty Lewis, two daughters, Carol Schlageck, and Tina Sanchez, a brother, Don Niblock, two sisters, Marge Dechant, and Mary Harris, seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by an infant son, Stephen.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Hoxie Christian Church; burial in Hoxie Cemetery.

John A. LEWIS
9/19/1932 — 8/4/2005
VETERAN U.S ARMY KOREAN WAR. Born in Sheridan County, near Hoxie. Son of Hubert & Mae (Davis) Lewis. He married Alice Niblock on Nov. 13, 1952, in Hoxie. Survivors include his wife, a son, Marty Lewis, two daughters. Carol Schlageck, Tina Sanchez, three brothers, Delbert Lewis, Herb "Chub" Lewis, & David Lewis, five sisters, Doris Geist, Nettie Clear, Nona Turner, Yvonne Deibert, & Joyce Curl, seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Steven Duane.

Maxine (Rosenkranz) LEWIS
abt. 1916 — 2/28/2006
Born in Kansas City, Mo. Soon after her birth, she was adopted by Harm & Ida (Montgomery) Rosenkrans, Hoxie. She Married Peary Lewis, who preceded her in death April 6, 1981. She died in Fortworth, Texas, formerly of Hoxie. Survivors include two sons, Bill & Larry Lewis, a daughter, Linda Lewis, a half brother, Maurice Valentine, 9 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren & 2 great great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Jim Lewis.

Clyde A. LIESTER
10-18-1927 — 10-20-2008

U.S. NAVY VETERAN WWII

Clyde A. Liester, 81, Hoxie, died Monday, Oct. 20, 2008, at his home. He was born Oct. 18, 1927, in Hoxie to Clyde M. and Wilma (Brown) Liester.

He married Iola McGuire on July 4, 1952, in Osborne. He was an engineering technician for Kansas Department of Transportation until retirement. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran, serving during World War II,

Survivors include his wife, of the home; two sons, Jerry and John, two daughters, Karla Lucas, and Julie Samuelson, two brothers, Richard, and Dan, a sister, Betty Treu, eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a grandson.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Hoxie Cemetery.

Dorothy Edna Dean LOVIN
12/14/1914 — 6/3/2005
Born in Grainfield, Kansas. Daughter of Leslie B. & Henritta (Etta) Thomas Crotchett. She married Edwin T. Lovin on May 16, 1935. Survivors include six sons, Robert, Rex, Melvin, Richard, Keith, & Jack Lovin, two daughters,Joyce Lovin, & Mary Phillips, 19 gramndchildren, 22 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four sons, Marvin, Thomas, William & Stephen, two daughterd, Lucille & Carol Ann & two grandsons, Alan & Joshua Lovin.

Robert A. "Bob" MARTIN
8-15-1932 — 3-24-2006
VETERAN U. S. ARMY, Korean War
Born in Sheridan County, north of Studley. son of Obie and Florence (Long) Martin. He married JoAnn Ploeger on June 13, 1953, in Hoxie. Survivors include his wife, of the home; a son, John H. Martin, two daughters, Trela Minium, & Stephanie Maddox, two sisters, Betty Ryan, & Beatrice Rasmussen, a half-sister, Esther Armknecht, 6 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by an infant son, Robert Martin, in 1965; and a daughter, Roberta Martin, in 1995.
Burial in St. Frances Catholic Cemetery, Hoxie.

Dianna (Randolph) MATTHEWS
10-11-1953 — 6-5-2003
Dianna (Randolph) Matthews, 49, died Thursday, June 5, 2003, at SheridanCounty Hospital. She was born Oct. 11, 1953, in Hoxie, daughter of Wayne and Pauline (Brungardt) Randolph.
She married Michael Matthews on Sept. 17, 1983, in Hoxie. She was employed by Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas, Hill City.
Survivors include her husband, a son, Christopher, her mother, two brothers, Richard Randolph, and Robert Randolph, and a sister, Cynthia Myers.
She was preceded in death by her father.
Burial in St. Frances Catholic Cemetery, Hoxie.

Rev. Charles Raymond MATTIX Jr.
8/13/1949 — 10/3/2002
53 years. Born in Frankfort. Son of: Charles Raymond & Eleanor (Crosby) Mattix
Children: 1 Son, Buel Mattix & 1 Daughter, Lily Jones
Burial in Hoxie Cemetery

Johanna MAURATH
08-03-1925 — 09-02-2008

Johanna Maurath, 83, Dodge City, formerly of Larned, died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008 at Sterling House, Dodge City. She was born Aug. 3, 1925, in Sheridan County to Clem and Clara Zerr Haffner.

She married Stephen G. Maurath on Nov. 26, 1946, in Park. He preceded her in death July 25, 2003. She was a homemaker.

Survivors include a son, Ron Maurath, a daughter, Lou Meyers, two brothers, George Haffner and Nick Haffner, two sisters, Rose Sauer, and Anna Mary Rohleder, two grandchildren; and three great- grandchildren.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Dodge City; burial in Greencrest Memorial Gardens, Dodge City.

Verlene L. (Hoover) McGUIRE
9-23-1935 — 10-22-2002
Born in Sheridan County. Died at Gove County Medical Long Term Care Facility. Daughter of Arlie Z. & Gladys (Jacobitz) Hoover. She married Raymond McGuire on February 9, 1968, in Colby. She had lived in the communities of Grinnell, Hoxie, Goodland, Oakley, Stocton, Hays & Quinter. Survivors include: a son, Larry P. & 2 daughters, Patty L. Bachkora & Judy K. Woelk, a brother, Kenneth Hoover & 2 sisters, Lovina Hoover & Peggy Schoendaler. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Cathleen Glassman. Burial in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Grinnell, Ks.

Ethel Pauline McKERNAN
7/6/1922 — 12/12/2005
Born in Hoxie, Kansas. Daughter of Frank & Irene (Richter) Rall. She married Richard F. McKeran on Nov. 2, 1945. He preceded her in death. Survivors include two sons, Richard, & Randal McKernan, two daughters, Judy Govoni, & Barbara Scheibmeir, two brothers, Eugene & Kenneth Rall, three sisters, Huda Wark, Charlotte Traub, & Velma Rasmussen, 11 grandchildren, & 24 great-grandchildren. Burial in Rexford Cemetery, Thomas County, Kansas.

Laura A. MCWILLIAMS
09-30-1917 — 08-25-2008

Laura Annette McWilliams, 90, Emporia, formerly of Quinter, died Monday, Aug. 25, 2008, at her home. She was born Sept. 30, 1917, in rural Gove County to Alfred H. and Bertha 'Tillie' (Olson) Lewis. She was a 1936 graduate of Gove Rural High School.

She married Ronald R. McWilliams on Oct. 9, 1937, in Goodland. He preceded her in death Nov. 3, 1983. She later married Dennis H. Corder in December 1985. She was a homemaker.

Survivors include a son, Edwin Gorsky, a step-son, Mike Corder, two daughters, Dorothy June Hubert, and Margaret Voorhies, McDonald; a step-daughter, Florence Mae Young, 10 grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a son, Tom McWilliams.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church, Quinter; internment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Studley.

Robert L. "Robbie" MEIER
1-7-1954 — 7-3-2006
MEIER, Robert L. 'Robbie' Born January 7, 1954, Died July 3, 2006 Born in Hoxie, Kansas. Son of Robert 'Bob' and Florina (Lang) Meier. He was a business owner and rancher.
Survivors include two sons, Jacob Meier, and Ryan Meier, a daughter, Kristen Meier, his mother, a brother, Gary Meier, three sisters, Charlene Meier, Lori Horesky, and Mary Leo.
Burial in St. Frances Catholic Cemetery, Hoxie.

Rose A. MELROY
10-28-1903 — 11-6-2003
Born southwest of Hoxie in rural Sheridan county. Daughter of _lia (Martin) Mosier. Died in Norton County Hospital. Married: David J. Melroy on July 10, 1928, in Concordia, Kansas; He preceded her in death. Survivors include 2 sons, David & Robert & 1 daughter Patricia Martin. Burial in Norton Cemetery, Norton, Kansas.

Gilbert Addison MILLER
3-10-1907 — 10-29-2004
Gilbert Addison Miller, 97, Colby, died Friday, Oct. 29, 2004, at Lantern Park Manor. He was born March 10, 1907, in Clinton, Ill, son of Gilbert H. and Laura Mae Belle (Haines) Miller. He married Alice Crotchett on Apri1 14, 1934, in Hoxie. She died July 29, 1998. He was a farm laborer.
Survivors include a son, David Miller, a daughter, Elizabeth Theye, a sister, Stella Brown, seven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
Burial in the Hoxie Cemetery.

Kenneth V. MILLER
2/14/1938 — 1/26/2005
Born in Morland, Ks., Graham, County. Son of: Jesse & Ola (Cressler) Miller He married Leta Peterson on Dec. 10, 1941, in Russell Springs, Ks. Survivors include his wife, two sons, Lynn & Joel Miller, a brother, Verlin Miller, & two granddaughters.
Burial in Hoxie Cemetery

Leta Lovelle (Peterson) MILLER
9/13/1924 — 6/27/2005
Born in Rexford, Kansas, Thomas County. Daughter of Walter G. & Elizabeth "Libby" (Sconce) Peterson. Married Kenneth V. Miller on December 10, 1941, in Russell Springs, Kansas. Survivors include two sons, Lynn & Joel Miller, a a sister, Eva Lee Wheeler, & two granddaughters.
Burial in Hoxie Cemetery

Verlin L. MILLER
09-08-1917 — 02-24-2008

U.S. VETERAN WWII, NAVY:

Verlin Lee Miller, 90, Hoxie, died Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008, at Sheridan County Hospital, Hoxie. He was born Sept. 8, 1917, in Morland to Jesse and Ola Mae Cressler Miller. He married Ina Richards on Sept. 18, 1938, in Hoxie. He worked for Kansas State Board of Agriculture for more than 20 years. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving during World War II.

Survivors include his wife, of the home; two sons, Ron Miller, and Ed Miller, a daughter, Shirley Cooper, nine grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at United Methodist Church, Hoxie; inurnment in Hoxie Cemetery.

Lucille Huelsman MINARD
12-12-1949 — 08-01-2008

Lucille "Cille" Huelsman Minard, 58, Elizabeth, Colo., died Friday, Aug. 1, 2008, in Denver. She was born Dec. 12, 1949, in McCook, Neb., to Edwin and Irene (Boor) Huelsman. She was a mortgage company closer.

Survivors include a son, Scott Minard, her parents, and three brothers, Kenny Huelsman, Tom Huelsman, and Henry Huelsman.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Paul Catholic Church, Angelus; burial in St. Paul Cemetery.

Margie Ella MINIUM
8/16/1924 — 12/4/2004
Born near Studley, Kansas. Daughter of: Raymond E. & Ella Walden Shipley. She married Howard Transue on May 1, 1949, in Hoxie, He died June 23, 1953. She married WilliamD. Minium on Jan. 24, 1957, in Morland, Ks. Survivors include her husband,, Verlin Miller, & two granddaughters.
Burial in Hoxie Cemetery

Harry M. MOOS
7/1/1910 — 3/27/2005
Born south of Seguin, Sheridan County. Son of Harry & Katherine (Lefaber) Moos. He married Alice Adele Desbien on Aug. 21, 1934, in Damar. She died Sept. 23, 1982. He married Julia Mongeau on Aug. 7, 1990, in Plainville, Ks. Survivors include his wife of the home, two sons, Brian & Harry Moos, a daughter, Carol Parker, a brother, Clarence Moos, 10 grandchildren, & three great-grandchildren. Burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Plainville, Ks., Rooks County.

Joseph Daniel MORGAN
8-26-2003 — 8-26-2003
Joseph Daniel Morgan was stillborn Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2003, at Hays Medical Center.
Survivors include his parents, Bob and Jackie (Schmidt) Morgan; a brother, Jeremy Owings, and two sisters, Genial Morgan and Grace Morgan, his maternal grandmother, Albina Schmidt, and his grandfather, Willard Morgan;
Burial in the Hoxie Cemetery.

Allen Lee MORRIS
3/10/1942 — 4/1/2003
VETERAN
U.S. AIRFORCE VETERAN
VIETNAM
Born in Oak Grove, Missouri to: John & Dorothy (Flynn) Morris
61 years old
Children: John - Christine
Burial in Hoxie Cemetery

Phillip Randall MOSS
12/28/1982 — 5/22/2005
Died from injuries suffered in a vehicle accident. He was born in Hoxie. Son of Kirt Moss & Marsha (Cooper) Moss. Survivors include his mother, Marsha Moss, a brother Mitchell Moss, & his grandparents, Robert & Mildred Moss. He was preceded in death by his father, Nov. 23, 1990.
Burial in Hoxie Cemetery

Robert J. MOSS
1-11-1914 — 1-6-2007
Robert J. Moss, 92, Hoxie, died Saturday, Jan. 6, 2007, at Sheridan County Long Term Care, Hoxie. He was born Jan. 11, 1914, in Coats, son of John H. and Margaret Loy Moss. He married Mildred Conrad on July 29, 1936, in Colby. He was a teacher.
Survivors include his wife of the home; three sons, Tom Moss, and Max Moss, and Fred Moss, a daughter-in-law, Marsha Moss, a brother, Archie Moss, two sisters, Ruth Hartman,and Juanita Cooper, nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by a son, Kirt Moss, and a grandson.
Burial in the Hoxie Cemetery.

Wilbur C. MOUNTFORD
12/31/1916 — 6/30/2007
Wilbur C. Mountford, 90, Colby, died Saturday, June 30, 2007, at his home.
He was born Dec. 31, 1916, in Red Cloud, Neb., to William and Jane (Carpenter) Mountford. He married Betty Mountford on Nov. 3, 1946. He was a retired grain dealer.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; a son Max Mountford, two daughters, Carolyn Rosebaugh, and Lois Powers; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Burial was in the Selden Cemetery, with military honors.

Cindy MOWRY
8-6-1957 — 7-7-2007
Cindy Mowry, 50, Hoxie, died Tuesday, July 7, 2007, at Sheridan County Long Term Care, Hoxie. She was born Aug. 6, 1957, in Elk City, Okla., to Warren and Joy (Johnson) Kimball. She married Vern Mowry on Dec. 2, 1978, in Guymon, Okla. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, of the home; a son, Vince Mowry, her mother, a brother, Mike Kimball, and a grandson.
Her father and a son, Vess Mowry, preceded her in death in 2001.

Burial in Hoxie Cemetery.

Waneta A. (Geyer) MOWRY
10-28-1919 — 3-10-2004
Waneta A. Mowry, 84, died Wednesday, March 10, 2004, at Mesa Manor Nursing Home She was born Oct. 28, 1919, in Zurich, daughter of William and Grace (Francisco) Geyer. She married Roland K. Mowry on Oct. 9, 1937, in Hoxie. He died Feb. 17, 1985
Survivors include a son, Ronald E. Mowry, two daughters, Joan Bigman, and Joyce Girot, a brother, Bill Geyer, a sister, Ruby Rogers, 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.
A son, Lonnie Mowry, preceded her in death.
Burial in the Lucerne Cemetery, Sheridan County.

Marjorie Ann MULLINS
04-25-1940 — 09-22-2008

Marjorie Ann Mullins, 68, Hoxie, formerly of Goodland, died Monday, Sept. 22, 2008, at Sheridan County Hospital, Hoxie.

She was born April 25, 1940, in Iola to Willard and Alice Laver Allen.

She married Bill Mullins on Nov. 3, 1959, in Miami, Okla. She was a dispatcher.

Survivors include her husband, of the home; three sons, Robert, Michael and Donald, two daughters, Glenda Hage, and Jackie Rose, a brother, Robert Allen, four sisters, Arlena Moore, Sharon Compton and Juanita Barker, and Cheryl Allen, 12 grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren.

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

Anna Marie (Knopp) MUMM
16 Jan 1893-19 Dec 1973
Hoxie, KS Sentinel, 3 Jan 1974

Anna Marie Mumm was born at Walton, Nebr. Jan. 16, 1893. She was a daughter of Anthony and Susan Knopp. She died at Seattle, Wash., Dec. 19, 1973 at the age of 81 years. She was taken ill in Sept. and had been in the hospital and nursing home since that time.

She was married to Peter Mumm Oct. 12, 1915 at Palmyra, Nebr. They lived in Selden where Peter was manager of the Farmers Union. They had 12 children, two daughters died in infancy and her husband passed away July 29, 1936.

She lived to Seattle, Wash. where in 1945 she has made her home since this time. She has been a member of the Catholic Church all her life.

Burial in Shelden Cemetery.

Submitted by: Frank Knopp

Delores A. MUMM
2/20/1926 — 4/11/2005
Married Carl Mumm & Delores A. Schmaderer, on Feb. 9, 1963, in Atwood, Ks. Survivors include her husband, two brothers, Joe Schmaderer & Aloys "Al" Schmaderer
Buiral in Selden Cemetery

Frederick "Fritz" MUMM
8-27-1935 — 6-22-2006
MUMM, Frederick "Fritz" born on August 27, 1935 & was died on June 22, 2006, he was born near Selden, Sheridan County. He was married to Elizabeth "Gail" Mumm. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; two sons, Frederick Mumm and Dan Mumm, three daughters, Liz Meier, Chrys Rall and Mitzi Wachendorfer, four brothers, Hurbert Mumm and Charles "Bud" Mumm, Clem Mumm, and Kenney Mumm, eight sisters, AnoGene Rogers, Marge Roy, Clara Newton, Josephine Douglass, Delores Raille, Judy Smith, Eleanor Rogers, and Alberta Ritter, and nine grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a grandson, Caleb Robert Long.
Burial in the Selden Cemetery.

Peter Paul MUMM
Peter Paul MUMM
29 Jun 1884-29 Jul 1936
THE SELDEN, KS ADVOCATE, Thursday, Aug 6, 1936

Peter Paul Mumm, second son of Gotfried and Crecentia Mumm was born, June 29, 1884 at Selden, Kansas, and departed this life July 29, 1936 at St. Catherine's Hospital at McCook, Nebr. At the age of fifty two years and one month.

He was united in marriage to Miss Annie Marie Knopp, October 12, 1915 at St. Michaels Church, Cheney, Nebraska. To this union were born twelve children, Valeria, Marie, Dorothy, John, Joe, Genevieve, Julia, Ida Maie, Bernard and Donald, all at home and two infants preceded him in death. He also leaves five sisters, Mrs. Grace Andrijeski, St. Ann, Nebr.; Mrs. Lena Deiderich, Selden; Mrs. Celia Stegeman, Leoville; Mrs. Lizzie Geary, Norton, Mrs. Julia Knopp, Selden; and one brother, Fred Mumm of Selden and a host of friends to mourn his loss. He has always been a faithful member of the Catholic Church.

Funeral Services were held Friday Morning in the Sacred Heart Church with Rev. Clement Weber officiating. Burial was made in the Selden Catholic Cemetery.

Submitted by: Frank Knopp

Harriet George (Briery) NEAL
5-26-1917 — 5-11-2006
Harriet Neal, She was born in in Sheridan County, the eldest daughter of James and Alma (Cressler) Ocobock. Vera married John Henry Oliver in Sheridan County, Kansas on August 19, 1928. They farmed in Sheridan County until 1942, when they moved to another farm near Cuba, Kansas. John passed away in October 1977.
Survivors include daughters Wilda Boyd, and husband Joe, Lois Frank and husband Keith , Mary Morton and special friend Carl Leatherbery , son Edgar Oliver and wife Jeanne, ten grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren, sister Wilma Caudle and brother Delmer Ocobock.
Burial in the Hoxie City Cemetery.

Loretta "Rita" NELSON
9/27/1915 — 2/24/200
Born in Sheridan County. Husband: Arthur Nelson. Children: Janette Votapka - Idella Frickey - Patricia Whetzel. Buried in Oberlin, Cemetery, Decatur County, Kansas

Edward Robert OELKE
11-10-1922 — 11-8-2006
Edward Robert Oelke, 83, Oelke died Wednesday, Nov 8, 2006, at Sheridan County. He was born Nov 10, 1922, near Hoxie, son of John & Esther (Richter) Oelke. He married Louise Hemman on December 28, 1945, near Hoxie. He was a farmer.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; three sons, Jim Oelke, Dennis Oelke, & Steve Oekle three brothers Harlan Paul, & Johnnie, three sisters, Clarice Hyde, Carlotta Tweed, & Carol Junge, & 5 grandchildren.
Burial in Hoxie Cemetery

Donald W. OREN
11-05-1941 — 07-12-2008

U.S. ARMY VETERAN:

Donald Wayne Oren, 66, Hoxie, formerly of Colby, died Saturday, July 12, 2008, at Sheridan County Long Term Care, Hoxie. He was born Nov. 5, 1941, near Hoxie to Arlie and Grace Patmon Oren. He married Jean Alldredge on Aug. 2, 1964, in Colby. He was a farmer. He was a U.S. Army veteran.

Survivors include his wife, of the home; a son, David Oren, a daughter, Kathryn Oren, two brothers, Jerry Oren, and Larry Oren, and three grandchildren.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Hoxie Christian Church; graveside services will be at 3:45 p.m. in Beulah Cemetery, Colby, with military honors by Fort Riley.

Visitation will be from 1 to 6 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, both at Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, Hoxie.

John Weir OSTMEYER
1-26-1938 — 3-31-2003
Born in Sheridan Co. Son of Fred & Alice (Stephens) Ostmeyer. Died at St. Luke Medical Center, Denver. Married Lori Schrock on June 2, 1988, in Central City, Colo. Survivors include his wife, of the home; four sons, Chuck, Chad, A. J. & Linc, two stepsons, Le Schrock, & Ty Schrock, a stepdaughter, Yvette, his mother, two sisters, Marilyn Surmeir & Phyllis Scheetz, & eight grand children. He was preceded in death by his father.
Burial in St Paul's Cemetery

Leslie LeRoy PAULSON
1-30-1925 — 9-7-2002
VETERAN Born in Yuma, Colorado. Died at Sheridan County Hospital, Hoxie. Son of Arvig Arthur & Mary (Jones) Paulson. He grew up & attended schools in Woodston, Ks. Phillips County. He married Melvia Deane Mischler on Novembe 21, 1948, in Iola. Survivors include his wife, Selden; a son, John & 2 daughters, Karla Wessel & Leslie Lavinia Paulson, 2 brothers, Clifford & John R.. He was preceded in death by a brother Lars Arvig & a sister Pearl Musgrove. Burial in Survey Cemetery, rural Woodston.

Twila Maxine (Vaughn) PEARSON
5/18/1918 — 10/13/2005
Born in Selden, Ks. Daughter of Walter Roy & Lola Fern (Baugher) Vaughn. She married Ralph Sharpley, on Sept/ 20, 1939, in Denver She married Alfred Pearson on Jan. 1, 1958. Ne preceded her in death on Dec. 19. 1986. Survivors include a son, Ralph H. Sharpley, two sisters, Bernice Channell, & Esther Weeks, four grandchildren, nine great- grandchildren, & two great-great-grandchildren.
Buiral in Selden Cemetery

Katherine N. PETER
10-28-1913 — 12-27-2004
Born in Osborne County, Kansas. Survivors include two sons, John, & Mike Peter, a daughter, Karla Emmot, a brother, Dale Swank, a sister, Neva Bos, ten grandchildren, three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Peter, & two sons, Gary & infant Richard.
Buiral in Selden Cemetery

Ervin Thomas PICKERING Sr.
8-27-1938 — 10-12-2003
Ervin Thomas Pickering Sr. 65, died Sunday, Oct. 12, 2003, at Good Samaritan Hospital, Kearney, Neb., from injuries suffered in an automobile accident. He was born Aug. 27, 1938, in Kinsley, son of Hebar and Florence (Kunkle) Pickering.
He married Sharon Simmons on March 24,1988, in Kinsley. They moved to Selden from Hoxie six years ago. He was employed by Ron's Tire Shop, Oberlin.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; three sons, J. R. Pickering, Randy Pickering, and Michael Pickering, four daughters, Angela Milligan and Katina Manis, Karen Adelman, and Kendra Manis, three brothers, Jerry, Wilbur, and Harvey, 17 grandchildren; and a great-grandson.
Burial in the Hoxie Cemetery.

Sharon Kay PICKERING
5-02-1956 — 04-04-2009

Sharon Kay Pickering, 52, Selden, died Saturday, April 4, 2009, at Logan County Hospital, Oakley.

She was born May 2, 1956 to Walter and Lula (Stanley) Simmons in Topeka.

She married Ervin T. Pickering Sr. on March 24, 1988, Kinsley. He preceded her in death Oct. 12, 2003.

Survivors include her husband, Donald Manis, of the home; three daughters, Karen Adelman, Selden, Katina Manis and Kendra Manis, Topeka; four step-children Angela, Randy, Mike and J.R. Pickering; a step-mother, Inita Simmons, Lebanon, Ore.; a brother, Larry; four sisters, Jeanie Prentice, Janie Bohr, Patsy Mah and Judy Simmons; five grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several step-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two granddaughters.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday at Mickey-Leopold Funeral Chapel, Hoxie; burial in Hoxie Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the donor's choice in care of the funeral home.

Robert POPE
1-27-1924 — 2-13-2007
Robert D. Pope, 83, Selden, died Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007.
He was born Jan. 27, 1924, in Decatur County, son of Peter A. and Bertha (Woerpel) Pope. He owned and operated Midway Motel and Cafe and Selden Liquor Store, before retiring in 1990.
Survivors include two sons, Robert Koerperich and Nick Koerperich, three daughters, Janice Heck, and Paula Schiltz and Gloria Goscha, a brother, Roland Pope, three sisters, Phyllis Hensley, Betty Wallace, and Joyce Weis, 14 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by his wife, Esther (Shaw) Koerperich Pope on April 25, 1991, and a great-grandson.
Burial in the Selden Cemetery.

Thersa Irene POPE
9/26/1925 — 12/2/2004
Born in Selden, Ks., Sheridan Co. Daughter of John & Irene (Headly) Wilson. Married: June 9, 1947, in Colby, Ks. Survivors include two sons, Robert L. Pope, James L. Pope, a brother, Loyal Wilson, & three grandchildren, & two step grandchildren, six great-grandchildren & three step great-grandchildren.
Burial in Hoxie Cemetery

Lola Mae (Hoffeditz) POPP
8-11-1916 — 3-29-2007
Lola Mae Popp, 90, Hoxie, died Thursday, March 29, 2007, at Sheridan County Long Term Care, Hoxie. She was born Aug. 11, 1916, in Hoxie, daughter of Irving and Nellie (Thew) Hoffeditz.
She married Herbert Popp on Sept. 15, 1938, in Ellis. He preceded her in death Dec. 18, 1993. She was a homemeker.
Survivors include a son, Keith Popp, three daughters, Linda Popp, Rita Popp, and Diana Jones, a brother, Bill Hoffeditz, eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church, Hoxie; private inurnment will be at a later date.
Burial in the Hoxie Cemetery.

Donald "Doc" PORCH
12/28/1935 — 10/31/2005
Born in Selden. Survivors include a brother, Francis Porsch, & two sisters, Ramona Shaw, & Mary Dinkel.
Buiral in Selden Cemetery

Fred PRATT
11-15-1910 — 11-06-2008

U.S. ARMY VETERAN WWII:

Fred Pratt, 97, Hoxie, died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, at Sheridan County Long Term Care, Hoxie. He was born Nov. 15, 1910, near Studley to George H. and Esther M. Conard Pratt.

He married Helen Briery on Oct. 31, 1940, in Hoxie. She preceded him in death Sept. 20, 2002. He was a rancher. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during World War II.

Survivors include two sons, Fred L. Pratt and Harry Joe Pratt, a daughter, Roberta Kay Nery, seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at First Presbyterian Church, Hoxie; burial in Hoxie Cemetery.

Helen Joy (Briery) PRATT
3/18/1915 — 9/20/2002
Daughter of: Lester W. & Hazel (Crum) Briery].
Helen Joy married Fred Pratt in Hoxie: 10/30/1940
Children: 1 Daughter, Roberta Kay Nery - 2 Sons, Fred L. Pratt & Harry Joe Pratt
Burial in Hoxie Cemetery

Ida Marie (Comeau) QUILLEN
12-8-1926 — 5-4-2004
Born near Hoxie in rural Sheridan County. Died in San Antone, Texas. Daughter of: Alphonse & Ida (Cardinal) Comeau. She graduated from Girls High School, Hays, Ks., in 1945. She marriedJames R. Quillen on November 25, 1947, in Hays. She lived in Albuquerque for 38 years. Survivors include: her husband, of the home; a son James Quillen II; 3 daughters, Janis Brennan, Jayme Bundrant & Jacquelin Neidel; a brother, George Comeau & a sister, ,Rosemary Karlin. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. French Mortuary Inc., Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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