The Lower Volga Villages Obituary Project

BAALMAN, Emma
b. 30 Oct 1919 - Angelus, Kansas
d. 24 Dec 2005 - Longmont, Colorado
From Obituary Clipping
Interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery, Longmont. Born to Benjamin and Mary (Korte) Baalman. She married Robert T. Coulson on May 7, 1940, in Longmont. She was preceded in death by her husband; a son, Bobby Claire Coulson; her parents; four brothers, John, Edward, George and Bernard Baalman; and three sisters, Martha Knipe, Helen Stockham and Catherine Baalman. Mrs. Coulson is survived by three daughters, Karen Hamilton and her husband Vern (COULSON) of Firestone, Mary Casey and her husband Patrick of Frederick and Kris Martin and her husband Ken of Arlington, Texas; two sons, Charles Coulson and his wife Judith of Thornton and Michael Coulson and his wife Denise of Avondale, Ariz.; a sister, Irene Hanson of Longmont; 12 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren.

BABITZKE, Emma
b. 2 Mar 1909, Goodwin, Oklahoma
d. 14 Jul 1999
Parents were Christian and Christiana (Koch) Babitzke. On Dec. 4, 1928, she married THEODORE SCHNEIDER at Lipscomb. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1977, her daughter, Laura, an infant son, her parents, a sister, Dollie Longhofer and five brothers, Jake, Bert, Ben, T.C. and Paul. Emma is survived by a daughter and her husband, Gertrude and Frank Knowles; two grandchildren and their spouses, Kenny and Charlene Knowles and Vickie and Rick Yeager; four great grandchildren, Brandon Knowles and his wife,Shala, Rodney Knowles, and Shari and Michael Yeager; two brothers and their wives, Henry and Christina Babitzke of Spearman, Tex., and Chris and Evelyn Babitzke of Canadian,Tex.; three sisters, Valentine Schoenhals of Lipscomb, Tex., Anita Anthony of Amarillo, Tex., and Erna Gragert of Colorado Springs, Colo; a sister in law, Ollie Babitzke of Higgins, Tex.

BABITZKE, Ollie Inez Kibler - See Ollie Inez Woods

BACH, Euphrosine
b. 6 June 1907 - Graff, Russia
d. 12 Mar 2004 - Dodge City, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, March 14, 2004
Daughter of John and Ann Marie Bollig Bach. On Nov. 7, 1928 she married Andrew DINKEL at Ness City. He died Oct. 27, 1981. Survivors include: two sons, Hilary, Wichita, and Cletus, Las Vegas; seven daughters, Marjorie Dinkel, Plainville, Mary Villines, Tecumseh, Okla., Twila Helfrich, Dodge City, Vivian Helfrich, Las Cruces, N.M., Patricia Gleeson, Azusa, Calif., Betty Bryson, Lawrence, and Donna Hilmes, Othello, Wash. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter; two brothers, Joseph and Benny Bach; three sisters, Agatha Brown, Mary Dinkel and Catherine Dreiling; and six grandchildren. Burial will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Ness City.

BACHMAN, Helen H. Steinle - See Helen H. Schneider

BACHMAN, Henry J.
b. 26 Dec 1906 - Poulskoi, Russia
d. 16 Aut 1986 - Elkhart, Kansas
Obit Card
He married Eva NELSON Dec. 24, 1927, at Meade. Survivors: wife, of the home; daughters, Vida Warner, Elkhart; Ida Gaylord, Guymon, Okla.; Dorothy Foster, Amarillo, Texas; Norma Lynn, Plains; sons, Melvin Bachman, Dalhart, Texas; Alvin Bachman, Cheyenne, Wyo.; Richard Bachman, Oklahoma City; sisters, Maida Bachman, Meade; ElFreda Schmidt, Hutchinson; Vera Meade, Ensign; brothers, Edgar and Leo, both of Meade; 19 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. Burial will be at Stratford, Texas.

BACHMAN, Louise
b. 17 May 1906 - Loveland, Colorado
d. 14 Jan 2004 - Greeley, Colorado
From Greeley Tribune, Greeley, Colorado - 01-21-04
Born to Henry and Magdalene (Gall) Bachman. On Feb. 19, 1926, she married Henry STROH in Denver. He died Jan. 29, 1972. Survivors are a son, Robert Stroh of Johnstown; a sister, Flora Stobbs of Loveland. Her parents, a sister, Lydia Ackerman, and three brothers, Carl, Fred and Paul Bachman, are deceased. Interment will be in Linn Grove Cemetery, Greeley.

BACHMEIR, Elton E.
b. 17 Sep 1932 - Flasher, North Dakota
d. 23 Feb 2006 - Wheatland, Wyoming
From Casper Star Tribune, Casper, WY - Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Interment, with military honors, will be held in Wheatland Cemetery. Son of Anna (Blotsky) and John Bachmeier. He married Phyllis Ritter in South Dakota. They were the parents of six children and, later, divorced. He married Elizabeth "Liz" NELSON on Aug. 18, 1968, in Cheyenne. They lived in Casper until 1980, when they moved to Wheatland and he built their home with the help of his nephew, Michael Bachmeier. Survivors include his wife of 37 years of Wheatland; six children and their spouses, Timothy E. Bachmeier of Casper, Twyla Fritz and Tamra Bennett of Mobridge, S.D., Trina Lyons of Brandon, S.D., Tresa Shillingstad of Eureka, S.D., and Tonia Scharberg of Casper; stepson, Bruce Iverson of Montana; four brothers, Zack Bachmeier of Modesto, Calif., Leo Bachmeier of Pueblo, Colo., and Albert and Gabriel Bachmeier of Rapid City, S.D.; 11 grandchildren; a step-grandson; 11 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother and sister who died at birth.

BACKER, Anna
b. 25 Aug 1904, Kraft, Russia
d. 5 May 1955
From Newspaper Clipping
Daughter of Frederick and Anna Rexius Backer. At seven years of age, she came with her family to the United States. She married John SCHMUNK on March 23, 1924 at Scottsbluff. She is survived by: Daughters and sons-in-law: Nadine and Cliff Dietrich of Scottsbluff and Ginger and Keith Towne of Gering. Daughter-in-law: Aldora Schmunk of Gering. Brother: Alex Backer of Arvada, Colorado. Sister: Mary Rupp of Torrington. Nine grandchildren: Roxi Smith, Natalie Jenkins, Oak Dietrich, Shelley Schuessler, Jody Sperry, Monte Schmunk, Terry Towne, Traci Jackson, and Trevor Towne. Fifteen great grandchildren: Ryan and Graham Smith, Natasha and Jaclyn Jenkins, Mitchel Dietrich, Sierra Schuessler, Lisa and Danielle Sperry, Jason and Zac Schmunk, Jacob Stein, Jordon Towne, and Jeremy, Dichele, and Danica Jackson. She was preceided in death by her parents, three brothers, three sisters, her husband John, her son Walter, and two grandsons, Jeffrey Towne and John Schmunk.

BACKER, Elizabeth - See Elizabeth Miller

BACKER, Marie A.
b. 29 Jun 1912 - Kraft, Russia
d. 12 April 2004 - Torrington, Wyoming
From Torrington Telegram, Torrington, WY - 9 Apr 2004
Burial will follow in Valley View Cemetery. Daughter of Frederick and Anna (Rexius) Backer. Marie came to the United States with her parents in 1913. She married Carl M. RUPP on Jan. 7, 1945, at Scottsbluff. She is survived by her husband, Carl, of Torrington; son and daughter-in-law Carl F. and Margaret Rupp of Torrington; daughter and son-in-law, Amelia and Robert Hytrek, also of Torrington; granddaughters, Catherine Mirich and husband, Sam of Cheyenne, Carla Rupp of St. Louis, Mo., Caren Speckner and husband, Joe, of Lingle and Anna Marie Hytrek of Torrington; a great-grandson, Nicholas Mirich of Cheyenne. Marie was preceded in death by brothers, Frederick Backer; George Backer and wife, Mollie, David Backer and wife, Lillian and Alex Backer and wife, Helen; sisters, Natalie Kautz and husband, Jake; Anna Schmunk and husband, John, Katherine Morgheim and husband, Alex and Amelia Rupp and husband, David. Marie was the last sibling of her family, having outlived her brothers and sister and all their spouses.

BACKHUS, Edwin G.
B. 1 Feb 1911 - Tampa, Kansas
D. 22 Dec 20091, Salina, Kansas
Form Marion County Record - January 2, 2002
Son of John G. and Helena (Ottensmeier) Backhus. He married Pearl RIFFEL on his birthday, Feb. 1, 1942, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Lyons Creek. She preceded him in death April 23, 1988. Others preceding him in death was an infant son, Larry Lee, on Feb. 18, 1946. Survivors include seven brothers, Emil and Adolph Backhus, both of Herington, Herbert, Edwin, and Wilbert Backhus, all of Tampa, Harry Backhus of Leavenworth, and John Backhus of Enterprise; four sisters, Alma Meyer and Frieda Bentz of Tampa, Ella Heidemann of Decatur, Ill., and Wilma Nunn of Pratt.

BACON, Marie Edith - See Marie Edith Heinz

BAECHLE, Emily - See Emily Kraemer Mueller

BAGLEY, Geo. Archie
Hoisington Dispatch -- Thursday, March 13, 1890
Died on March 8.

BAHLS, Bernita E.
b. 28 Oct 1918, St. Joseph, Kansas hospital
d. 1 Mar 1998, Lincoln
From Hutchinson News - Tuesday, March 3, 1998
Dau of August O. and Mary S. Mae Bahls. On Oct. 29, 1935, she married Vernon A. SCHULTZ at Larned. He survives. Other survivors include: a son, Richard V; four daughters, Edith Winkler, Betty Lou Douglas, Mary Jo Gibson, and Marsha Fox; a sister, Bertha Bricker, Lucas.She was preceded in death by a brother, Emil Bahls; and a sister, Irene Hampton.

BAILEY, Jerry Dean
b. 22 Jan 1929 - Tulsa, Oklahoma
d. 4 Aug 1996 - Wichita, Kansas
Married Jean WILHELM on February 25, 1949, in Russell.

BAILEY, Marilyn Janet - See Marilyn Janet Steinert

BAILEY, W. Chester
b. 26 Feb 1913, Jetmore
d. 7 Jul 1982, Hodgeman County.
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Alice BETSCHART Feb. 12, 1947, in Dalhart, Texas. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Bill and John; one daughter, Barbara Whipple; one brother, Walt of Jetmore.

BAINUM, Donna Jean
b. 11 Sep 1938 - Colorado
d. 12 Mar 2004 - Moundridge, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, March 14, 2004
Daughter of George E. and Louise M. Radulovich Bainum. On Nov. 30, 1957, she married Delmer D. KAUFMAN at Wheat Ridge, Colo. He survives, at Moundridge. Other survivors include: a son, Dale George, Denton, Texas; two daughters, DeLonna Marie "DeDee" Lehman, Newton, and Debra Michelle Kaufman, Irving, Texas; a brother, George "Sonny" Bainum Jr., Byers, Colo.; a sister, Leah McAndrews, Loveland, Colo.; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Eden Mennonite Church Cemetery, rural Moundridge.

BAIRD, Rosa Lee - See Rosa Lee Becker

BAKER, Althea - See Althea Borth

BAKER, Anna Hanschu - See Anna Sidener

BAKER, Esther E.
b. 10 Nov 1908 - Galatia, Kansas
d. 20 Nov 1994 - Oberlin, Kansas
From Great Bend Tribune, November 22, 1994
Daughter of Conrad and Amelia Keil Baker. She married R. A. "Al" DEINES Jan. 1, 1931, at Galatia. He died June 11, 1990. Survivors include three sons, William Deines of Burlington, Stanley Deines of Denver, and Steven Deines of Marion, Iowa; three sisters, Elsie Meyer of Wichita, Mildred Suellentrop of Great Bend and Irene Persful of Houston; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grand-children. She was preceded in death by one brother, Clarence Baker; and one sister, Calista Baker. Burial will be at Oberlin Cemetery.

BAKER, Ethel I - See Ethel I. Renner

BAKER, Flossie
b. 29 Nov 1896, Plevna
d. 15 Mar 1982, Wesley Towers
From Hutchinson News
She married John O. ANKERHOLZ Dec. 31, 1916, in Plevna. He died Sept. 13, 1978. Survivors: son, Jay Ankerholz; daughters, Mrs. Donna Ellis and Mrs. Gail Cusick.

BAKER, Hannah
b. 15 Aug 1901 - Fairview, Oklahoma
d, 24 Nov 2002 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - November 26, 2002
HILLSBORO - Hannah Weber, 101, died Nov. 24, 2002, at Hillsboro Community Medical Center, Long Term Care Unit, Hillsboro. She was born Aug. 15, 1901, at Fairview, Okla., the daughter of Jacob and Lena Ollenberger Baker. A resident of Hillsboro since the late 1960s, moving from Canada, she was a homemaker. On Dec. 10, 1924, she married Jacob Weber. He died in 1975. Survivors include: two sons, Orville, Wichita, and Virgil, Marion; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Strassburg Baptist Church, rural Marion, with Pastor Brad Seifert presiding. Burial will be in Haven of Rest Cemetery, Hillsboro.

BAKER, Mary J. - See Mary J. Lechner

BAKER, Nancy J.
b. 20 Dec 1933 - Geneva, Nebraska
d. 16 Mar 2006 - Morrill, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 19 Mar 2006
She was united in marriage to Thomas Sayre BAKER June 9, 1954, at Morrill. The union was blessed with three children, Deborah, Richard and Shannon. Nancy is survived by daughters Deb (Jim) Strauch of Morrill, Shannon Dyer of Longmont, Colo.; granddaughters Mackenzie (Tim) Wardyn of Morrill, Laura Kautz of Kearney, Joslyn Dyer of Laramie, Wyo. and Erin Dyer of Hyannis, brothers and sisters-in-law William and Bonnie Baker of Morrill, Faith and Clayton Smith of Hot Springs, Ark., Michael and Tiny Baker of Nixa, Mo., sister Elveda (Ronald) Elzinc of Lincoln; and the light of her life great-grandson Isaac Wardyn. She was preceded in death by husband Tom; brothers Charles E. Montgomery; and her parents Monty and Fae Montgomery.

BAKER, Olinda
b. 18 Aug 1918 - Hitchcock, Oklahoma
d. Apr 2001 - Okeene, Oklahoma
From Okeene Record - April 13, 2001
Graveside service for Olinda Haffner, 83, was Monday, April 9, 2001 at theOmega Seventh Day Adventist Cemetery. She was the daughter of Jacob and Katie (Baker) Haffner. Survivors include a sister, Emma Haffner, Hitchcock, and four cousins.

BAKER, Orvin F.
b. 5 Sep 1932 - Lincoln, Nebraska
d. 9 Jan 2006 - Morrill, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 10 Jan 2006
Inurnment will be at the Emerald Cemetery. Born to Floyd and Eleanor (Ostermiller) Baker. He married Virginia A. BORGMAN Jan. 20, 1955, at College View. He is survived by his daughters, Debra Baker of Fort Collins, Colo., and Claire Brown and her husband Larry of Northglenn, Colo.; sons, Michael Baker of Evans, Colo., Mark C. Baker of Morrill, and Todd Baker and his wife Jodee of Grand Junction, Colo.; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren; brothers, Paul and Duke Baker, both of Lincoln, sister, Joan Baker of Lincoln, and his dog, Muffie. His parents and his wife preceded him in death.

BAKER, Ralph Charles
b. 20 Dec 1916, Saxman
d. 30 Oct 1999, Sterling
From Hutchinson News - Monday, November 1, 1999
Son of Ralph and Mabel Starks Baker. On Feb,. 24, 1941, he married Jean PARTINGTON at Newton. She survives. Other survivors include: two sons, Kenneth Neal and Carl Eugene; a daughter, Jean Ann Davis; two brothers, Lawrence, Inman, and Darold, Hutchinson; two sisters, Esther Seybert and Corrine Guthrie. He was preceded in death by five brothers, Moses, Dean, Howard, Wylie and Edon J.; three sisters, Julia Hanks, Mildred Meade and Donna Fern Archer, and a grandson.

BALDWIN, Robert Eli
B. 27 May 1911 - Nekoma, Kansas
D. 30 Dec 1984 - Longmont, Colorado
From Newspaper Clipping
Son of Robert Eli and Lydia (Meier) Baldwin. He married Helen F. COCHELL Aug. 12, 1935, at Rush Center. Survivors include his wife; a brother, Ross, La Crosse; a sister, Elsie Bolen, Holyoke, Colo.

BALDWIN, Stella Viola - See Stella Viola Morgenstern

BALLINGER, Frances Louise - See Frances L. Hembel

BALTZ, Louise E.
b. 28 Dec 1882, Quincy, Ill
d. 23 Aug 1982, Ransom
From Hutchinson News - Wednesday, August 25, 1982
She married David W. NORTH in January 1901, at Attica. He died in 1955. Survivors: son, Louis, Pampa, Texas; daughters, Ruby Fin, Utica; Blanche Eichman, Salida, Colo.; Oma Bttes, Kermit, Texas; Edith Land, Dighton; Esther Smith, Pampa, Texas.

BALZER, Amalia
b. 29 Mar 1897 - Oberdorf, Russia
d. 12 May 1986 - Saginaw, Michigan
From Saginaw News - Sunday May 13, 1941, Tuesday, May 13, 1986
Spouse's Name: JACOB PROPP.
Date of Birth: Monday, March 29, 1897 Place of Birth: OBERDORF, RUSSIA
Date of Death: Monday, May 12, 1986 Place of Death: SAGINAW, MI
Cemetery: ROSELAWN

BALZER, Dave and Margaret Friesen
65th Wedding Anniversary
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, July 6, 2003
Balzer and the former Margaret FRIESEN were married Aug. 30, 1938, at Zoar Mennonite Church, Inman. Hosts for the open house will be their children and spouses, Doris and Gordon Pierce, Pecasset, Mass., and Stan and LaDonna Balzer, Inman, They have four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

BALZER, Earl M.
b. 2 Jan 1928 - Mountain Lake, Minnesota
d. 18 Jan. 1998 - Greshma, Oregon
From Hutchinson News - Friday, Jan. 20, 1998
Son of Henry H. and Helena Balzer. On August 11, 1950, he married Lola J. SCHMIDT. She survives. Other survivors include: a son, Thayne; two daughters, Ronna Unger, and Jenelle Ediger.

BALZER, Florence
b. 9 Nov 1919, Inman
c. d. 25 Mar 2000, Tulsa, Okla
Parents were Jacob P. and Marie F. Neufeld Balzer. On Nov. 22, 1950, she married Jake PENNER in Inman. Survivors include two sons, Jay D. and Al R; a daughter, Flora J; a brother, David R. Balzer; a sister, Rosella Kejr.

BALZER, Frank E.
b. 8 Oct 1919, Harvey County
d. 22 Feb 1985, Wichita
From Hutchinson News - Sunday, February 24, 1985
He married Martha MOSIMAN Oct. 8, 1940, at Elbing. Survivors: wife; sons: Milford, Gerald; brothers: Arnold, Newton; Howard, Potwin; sister, Edna Jane Nickle, Buehler.

BALZER, Jacob F.
b. abt 1903
d. 18 Jan 2000, Adams Okla
Survivors: wife, Lyda; sons, Joelle, Ronald, Howard and Ted; daughter, Elnadine.

BALZER, Katherine Elisabeth
b. 5 Oct 1884 - Oberdorf, Volga
d. 18 Feb 1922 - Mitchell, Nebraska
From Heritage Review - 27 March 1997 - DFP 7 Mar 1922 Nr 12492
Buried 21 February 1922, Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Married Alexander MULLER from Stephan, Volga, in 1904. 8 Children. Survivors: husband, one son, 5 daughters, 3 brothers, 1 sister. Immigrated 1910 Lamar, Colorado. 1916 Gering, Nebraska, 1920 Mitchell, Nebraska

BALZER, Mary
b. 10 May 1902 - Oberdorf, Russia
d. 15 Mar 1941 - Saginaw, Michigan
Spouse's Name: GEORGE ALLES. Married: Saturday, April 3, 1920.
Date of Birth: Saturday, May 10, 1902 Place of Birth: OBERDORF, SARATOF, RUSSIA.
Date of Death: Saturday, March 15, 1941, SAGINAW, MI
Moved to US/Saginaw - 1916 DIED WITH INFANT DAUGHTER

BALZER, Natalia
b. 26 Aug 1899 - Oberdorf, Russia
d. 29 Mar 1996 - Saginaw, Michigan
From Saginaw News - Sunday, March 31, 1996
Spouse's Name: HENRY HAAR
Date of Birth: Saturday, August 26, 1899, OBERDORF, RUSSIA
Date of Death: Friday, March 29, 1996, SAGINAW, MI
Cemetery: ROSELAWN

BALZER, Raymond E
b. 4 Jan 1923, Saginaw, Michigan
d. 2 Apr 1998, Saginaw, Michigan
Patents were Alex and Molly (Asmus) Balzer. Ray is survived by his wife, Dorothy (BAUER) BALZER whom he married on October 31, 1942 in Richville, Mich. Also surviving are two daughters, Kathy (Kienitz) Balzer and Mary Jane (Wayne) Brasseur; a son-in-law, Bud Jaenicke; seven grandchildren, Scott, Michelle, Dan, Jared, Gail, Jennifer, and Donald. Two sisters, Bertha Egyet and Shirley (Phil) Cullings; four brothers-in-law, Ruben and Marian Bauer, Walter and Doris Bauer, Carl and Leona Bauer, and Fritz and Dorothy Bierlein; and two sisters-in-law, Bertha Balzer and Shirley Balzer. Ray was predeceased by a daughter, Jeanie Jaenicke in September 1997; two brothers, Alfred and Robert Balzer; two sisters, Esther Wescoat and Frieda Wasmiller; two brothers-in-law, Walter Wasmiller and Joseph Egyet; and one sister-in-law, Irma Bierlein

BANGERT, Evelyn Ann
b. 17 Jul 1937
d. 6 Jan 1940 - Hays, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
Daughter of William Bangert and Dorothy nee Nuss. Survivors are her parents, sister, Janet; grandparents, Mrs. and Mrs. J. B. Nuss and Mrs. Mollie Bangert, Russell; great grandfather, Fred Nuss, Sr.; great grandmother, Mrs. Mary Hettinger, Sterling, CO.

BANGERT, John
b. 30 Oct 1907
d. 1 Jul 1995 - Russell, Kansas
From funeral card
Clergy: Rev. Henry J. Hartman Organist: Sandy Krug Solist: Ed Sewell. Music: "How Great Thou Art" - soloist Music: "Jesu Geh Voran (Jesus Still Lead On)" - congregational hymn Casket Bearers: Marvin Bangert, Ralph Dumler, Wilmer Boxberger, Clarence Flegler, Allen Bangert, Gerald Mai. Interment: Russell City Cemetery - Russell, KS

BANGERT, Katharina Elisabeth
b. 23 Sep 1892 - Dietel, Volga
d. 13 Dec 1918 - Fort Collins, Colorado
From Heritage Review - 24 April 1994
Dau of David Bangert and Katharina Elisabeth nee Hettinger. Buried Fort Collins, Colorado. Married Heinrich DAVID on 27 November 1912. Survivors: husband, 2 sons, 2 daughters.

BANGERT, Marlen Elizabeth
b. 19 July 1937 - Bayard, Nebraska
d. 29 Oct 2005 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 1 Nov 2005
Daughter of Fred and Mollie (Walker) Bangert. She spent her childhood years growing up on the family farm with her seven siblings. Marlene married John WEIMER Oct. 7, 1956, and was blessed with five children, Kimberly Sue, Tamra Dee, John Scott, Jerry Allen and Douglas Ray. Survivors include daughters, Kimberly Underwood and husband Rod of Alliance and Tamra Barnes and husband Harold of Scottsbluff; sons, John "Scotty" Weimer of Scottsbluff and Douglas Weimer and wife Sherry of Gering; grandchildren Stephanie Morse and husband Brad of North Platte, Shane Marsh of Gering, Lesta Marsh of Denver, Kristan Lehl and husband Steven of Alliance, Derik Underwood of Alliance, Lindsey Weimer and Amber Steidley both of Gering; great-grandchildren Zachary and Kyle Marsh of Gering, and Lauren Lehl of Alliance; sister, Joan Pullen and husband Bill, Nadine McNabb and husband Ed all of Bayard, Sandra Flores and husband Isidro of New Braunfels, Texas, sisters-in-law, Barbara Bangert of Bayard, Hulda Weimer of Morrill, and Frieda Weimer of Scottsbluff; several nieces, nephews and special friends. Preceding her in death was her husband John, Feb. 7, 2005; infant son, Jerry Allen; parents; brothers, Fred Jr., Richard and Don Aug. 13, 2005, and sister-in-law, Lydia Bangert.

BANGERT, Rosa - See Rosa Deines

BANK, SANDORD
Spouse’s Family from Russia
From Salina Journal - Sept 14, 2000
b. 20 July 1929 - Tulsa, Oklahoma
d. 12 Sep 2000 - Salina, Kansas
Survivors include his wife, Dee; two sons, Stephen and Barry Cook; a brother, Gerald of Lake Worth, FL; a sister, Evelyn Sandler of Houston.

BANMAN, LaWanda D - See Lawanda D. Goertzen

BARAL, Gladys
b. 2 May 1923 - Bunker Hill, Kansas
d. 10 Jun 2003 - Dodge City, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, June 12, 2003
Daughter of Gottfrey and Grace Hoch Baral. On March 2, 1941, she married Lester L. STEINERT at Debuk. He died Feb. 27, 1988. Survivors include: a son, Lee, Dodge City; a daughter, Kathryn Lee, Dodge City; a brother, Luther Baral, Bunker Hill; two sisters, Mary Cooper and Betty Brozek, both of Lucas; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Louis; two brothers, Arthur and Floyd Baral; and a sister, Bessie Hupfer. Burial will be in Greencrest Cemetery, Dodge City.

BARAL, Gracie R. - See Gracie R. Hoch

BARBER, Charles A.
b. 24 Jul 1956, Hutchinson
d. 1 Apr 1980, Hutchinson
From Hutchinson News
Survivors: father: Charles Barber; mother: Fay Barber; sisters: Conie Fay, Jeannie Barber, Nancy Lee Smith, Linda Sue White.

BARBER, Helen Erma
B. 4 Sep 1907 - Smith Center, Kansas
D. 1 May 1992 - Wichita, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
Daughter of Charles and Mary Edith Cole Barber. On Sept. 16, 1930, she married Walter Henry MEIER at Hutchinson. He died Jan. 31, 1980. Survivors include a daughter: Dr. Dorothy Louis Meier; and sister-in-law, Irma Meier, Wichita
Burial will be in St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery.

BARCLAY, Mae M. - See Mae M. Streck

BARKOW, Anna
b. 6 Dec 1896, Ellsworth
d. 21 Feb 1983, Ellsworth
From Hutchinson News - Tuesday, February 22, 1983
She married Herman C. KOTTMAN July 19, 1916, at Ellsworth. He died July 1, 1982. Survivors: sister, Louise Bettenbrock, Brookville.

BARNES, Edna Marie - See Edna Marie Zirgable

BARNES, Isabel K., Conner - See Isabel K. Krug

BARNES, James Robert
b. 31 May 1921 - Sedan, Kansas
d. 30 Apr 1991 - Russell, Kansas
He married Isabel K. KRUG in September 29, 1946, in Russell.

BARNES, Thelma L.
b. Aug 1908, Nemaha County
d. abt 1982, Russell
From Great Bend Tribune
She married Fred KOELLING, Jr. June 30, 1929, in Natoma. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Dorothy Strecker and Barbara Daly; four sisters, Alma Creagan of Kansas City, Mo., Doris Morris and Grace Winningham, both of Wichita, and Beverly Thompkins of Memphis, Tenn.

BARNETT, Lorene see Loren Shaffer

BARNIER, Adeline
b. 28 Feb `924 - Bainville, Idaho
d. 5 Oct 1006 - Bozeman, Montana
From Billings Gazette, Billings, MT - 6 Oct 2006
She was born Feb. 28, 1924, in Bainville, to Julian and Mary Barnier. On Dec. 20, 1942, Adeline married Perer PORTRA in Wolf Point. Pete passed away in August of 1965 and Adeline became mother and father to her children for several years. In 1971, Adeline married Raymond GIESE and added six stepchildren to the brood. Survivors include her children: Terry (Cheryl) Portra, Denny (Ruby) Portra, Peter (Kass) Portra, Mick (Melanie) Portra, Lynne (Paul) Finnicum and Darcy (Godfrey) Saunders. Forty-six grandchildren and great-grandchildren lovingly remember her. Stepchildren surviving her include Gene, Wayne, Darrell and Craig Giese, Maureen Williams and Roxanne Nickoloff. She is also survived by her sister Lucille Rebo; brothers Lawrence (Esther) Barnier, Albert (Anna) Barnier; and stepbrother Clarence Laford. Adeline was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, an infant daughter and five stepsiblings.

BARTA, Blanche
b. 3 Jan 1916 - Ellsworth County, Kansas
d. 19 Feb 1996 - Salina, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller collection
Daughter of John Paul and Frances Kodytek Barta. Married to Charley HEINZE, April 30, 1930 in Barton County. Her husband, died in 1984. Survivors include two daughters, Virginia Worley and Betty Voss both of Dallas; six grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Wilson City Cemetery.

BARTEL, Alvina - See Alvina Beisel

BARTEL, Ben and Elma (Funk) family reunion
Hillsboro Star Journal - August 1, 2001
Submitted by Rachel E.Smith
Ben Bartel family holds reunion
Descendants of Ben and Elma (Funk) Bartel gathered for a family reunion July 28 and 29 in Hillsboro. All of the children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren were present. Those attending included Mary Wiens of Marion; Marvin, Diann and Matt Cline of Smolan; Gerald and Jan Wiens of Marion; David, Jennifer and Emily, Jack Schneider of Derby; Dustin and Peggy Wiens of Olathe; Stan and Denise Hett of Wichita; Jim, Joni and Sarah, Andy Crofoot of Marion; Jeff, Janice and Jeffrey, Lindsey Richmond of Marion; Kevin, Loraine and Alysa, Kyle, Macy McGahee of Shawnee; Jerry, Loreen and Elliot, Isaac, Eli Hett of Marion; Fredric and Luetta Schroeder of Englewood, Colo.; Steven, Pat and Sara, Michael Schroeder of Monument, Colo.; Andrew, Patty and Katie, Tyler, Rebecca, Meghann Schroeder of Englewood, Colo.; Ronald, Barbara, Ben, Haley Schroeder of Englewood, Colo.; David, Jean and Amanda, Amelia, Allison (triplets) Schroeder, Jon Wesley of Highlands Ranch, Colo.; Lawrence and Betty Heart of Clinton, Okla.; Connie and Cricket Yellowman of El Reno, Okla.; Nathan Hart of Oklahoma, Okla.; Christina Hart of Clinton, Okla.; Herbert and Pat Bartel of Hillsboro; Paul, Janet and Andrea, Melinda Bartel of Eagle River, Alaska; Beth Wilson of Austin, Texas. Unable to attend were Gordon Yellowman of El Reno, Okla., and Melanie Heart of Oklahoma City, Okla. Reunion headquarters was the Scout House at the city park. Activities included a low German buffet at Olde Towne Restaurant, a tour of the Adobe House and Kreutziger School (where Ben attended), a visit to Ben and Elma's farm (where Herb and Pat live now) complete with hayrides provided by Penner's horses, a wiener roast at the Marion Reservoir and a Sunday morning church service at the Hillsboro Historic Church with Rev. Lawrence Hart delivering the message. Also present for the Sunday noon meal were Sally (Bartel) Plenert of Hillsboro, Marie (Bartel) Guhr of Newton and Carl and Velma Funk of Hillsboro. The next Bartel reunion will be held in Colorado in 2003.

BARTEL, Bernice
b. 15 Sep 1922 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 10 Mar 2007 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, March 13, 2007
She was born Sept. 15, 1922, in Hillsboro, the daughter of John and Sarah Quiring Bartel. On March 20, 1942, she married Chester O. UNRUH in Hillsboro. He died in 2004.
Survivors include: a daughter, Jean Winter, rural Hillsboro; a brother, R.J. Bartel, Hillsboro; a sister, Louetta LaRoe, Wichita; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Onietta Loewer; and a sister, Irene Rempel. Graveside service in Johannestal Cemetery, rural Hillsboro.

BARTEL, Clarence Elmer
b. 13 Apr 1925 - Durham, Kansas
d. 23 Aug 2005 - Wichita, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, March 25, 2005
Son of David D. and Anna Classen Bartel. On Oct. 23, 1955, he married Ann MEIER at Lincoln, Neb. She survives. Other survivors include: a son, Marlin, Lincoln, Neb.; a daughter, Cheryl Bartel, Hillsboro; a brother, Dean, Olathe; two sisters, Audrey Bartel, Newton, and Georgia Bartel, Wichita; and three grandchildren. Burial will be at noon Friday in Durham Park Cemetery, Durham.

BARTEL, Donnel "Don" W
b. unk
d. 19 Oct 2003
From Hillsboro Journal - Thursday, October 30, 2003
He was preceded in death by his wife Edna K. BARTEL in 1992. Survivors include wife, Irene; daughters, Michele Parks of Tacoma, Wash., and Melissa Leslie of Wichita; brother, Leroy Bartel of Texas; sister, Estelle Enns of Ontario, Canada. A private burial was held at Johannestal Cemetery in Hillsboro.

BARTEL, Dora - See Dora Ewert

BARTEL, Earl G.
b. 26 Sep 1926 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 6 Jan 2007 - Goessel, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, January 8, 2007
He was born Sept. 26, 1926, in Hillsboro, the son of Emil F. and Martha Duerksen Bartel. On Oct. 7, 1947, he married Elizabeth SCHROEDER in Inman. She died in 2002.
Survivors include: three sons, Donnivon, Burrton, Glenn, Wichita, and Scott, Hillsboro; two daughters, Sharon Tomlinson, Wichita, and Darlene Ediger, Hesston; a sister, Frieda Wall, Hillsboro; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Elaine Sue Bartel. Graveside service in French Creek Cemetery, rural Hillsboro.

BARTEL, Edna M.
b. 8 Jan 1913, Hillsboro, Kans.
d. 17 June 2001, Lincoln, Nebr.
Lincoln Journal-Star, June 18, 2001
Daughter of Conrad C. and Mollie Irene (Meier) Sell. Survivors: sons, daughter-in-law, Dennis D. and Judith Bartel, Terrell V. and Coralee Bartel. Preceded in death by husband, Frank; half-brothers, Rueben, Aaron, Gene, Orlando; sister, Lorraine; half-sister, Emma Burke.

BARTEL, Edna M. - See Edna M. Sell

BARTEL, Elizabeth - See Elizabeth Schroeder

BARTEL, Elsie
b. 10 Jan 1909 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 9 Jan 2004 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, January 11,2004
Daughter of John H. and Maria Janz Bartel. She was a homemaker. On Sept. 9, 1927, she married Ervin PLENERT at rural Hillsboro. He died in 1991. Survivors include: three sons, Alfred Plenert, Fresno, Calif., E. Kenneth Plenert, St. George, Utah, and Marvin Plenert, Oregon City, Oregon; a daughter, Marjorie Haury, Wichita; two sisters, Selma Plenert, Hillsboro, and Marie Guhr, North Newton. She was preceded in death by a son, Willis Gene Plenert; and a granddaughter.Burial will be in Haven of Rest Cemetery, Hillsboro.

BARTEL, Georgia Ann
b. 21 Nov 1933 - Durham, Kansas
d. 2 Nov 2005 - Wichita, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, November 5, 2005, The Newton Kansan - November 5, 2005, Salina Journal - Saturday November 5, 2005
Daughter of David and Anna Claassen Bartel. Survivors include a brother, Dean of Olathe; and a sister, Audrey Bartel of Newton. Newton. She was preceded in death by a brother, Clarence Elmer Bartel, in 2005 Burial will be in Durham Park Cemetery.

BARTEL, Gilbert
b. 2 Sep 1945 - Goessel, Kansas
d. 18 Jun 2005 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, June 19, 2005
Son of Melvin and Linda Reimer Bartel. On July 23, 1965, he married Shirley JOHNSON at McPherson. She survives. Other survivors include: a son, Steve, Lehigh; two daughters, Kristina Bartel, Great Bend, and Jennifer Bartel, McPherson; a brother, Roger, Hillsboro; a sister, Janice Meliza, Valley Center; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Tamara Beason. Burial in Lehigh Mennonite Cemetery.

BARTEL, Goldie - See Goldie Regier

BARTEL, Harrison
b. 21 Oct 1920 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 28 March 2001 - Hutchinson, Kansas
From Salina News - Friday, March 30, 2001
Son of Jacob G. and Ida (Unruh) Bartel. On September 13, 1946, he married Luella SCHMIDT at Hillsboro. Survivors include his wife, Luella of the home; a son, Franklin Bartel; two daughters, Harriet Woelk and Debra Shorman; two brothers, Walter Bartel of Lehigh and Richard Bartell of Valley Center; a sister, Mabel Plett of Wichita.. Burial will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in Lehigh Cemetery. More information is available at www.stockhamfamily.com.

BARTEL, Helen K.
b. 19 Mar 1916 - Harvey County, Kansas
d. 12 Jul 2003 - Moundridge, Kansas
From Newton Kansan - July 14, 2003
Dau of Peter J. Jr. and Elisabeth (Bachman) Bartel in Harvey County. She married Arthur Carl MODDELMOG Nov. 3, 1955, in Moundridge. He preceded her in death in April 1986. Burial will be in Garden Church Cemetery in rural Moundridge.

BARTEL, Henry F.
b. abt 1908
d. 15 Feb 2000, Kansas
Survivors: sons, Monroe, Ken, and Leland; sister, Linda Dilts.

BARTEL, JoAnn
b. 12 Sep 1940 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 5 Aug 2005 - Topeka, Kansas
From Newton-Kansan - Tuesday, August 9, 2005
Born, to Edward J. and Alvina Beisel Bartel in Hillsboro. They preceded her in death. JoAnn married Marvin FLAMING June 13, 1958, in Hillsboro. He preceded her in death April 10, 2004. Survivors include: her children, Gregory L. Flaming and his fianci Christina Green of Berryton, Sandra Flaming-Gant of Odessa, Texas, and Julie Heston and husband Robert of Topeka; three grandchildren, Andrea Gant, Lindsay Constant and her husband Brandon and Ashley Heston; and a great-grandchild, Leah Grace Constant; and sisters, Dolores Kerbs, Mary Crawford and Donna Harper. She also was preceded in death by a brother, Bud Bartel. Graveside Service at Lehigh Mennonite Cemetery in Lehigh.

BARTEL, John C.
b. 22 May 1926 - Meade, Kansas
d. 19 Jan 2004 - Wichita, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, January 21, 2004
Son of John B. and Elizabeth T. Classen Bartel. On Aug. 30, 1952, he married Katie L. THIESSEN at Morris, Manitoba, Canada. She died Sept. 20, 2000. Survivors include: a son, Lawrence J., Liberty, Mo.; a daughter, Arlene J. Ediger, Meade; a brother, Dick, Reedley, Calif.; three sisters, Marie Bryant, Pratt, and Sara Reimer and Margaret Bartel, both of Meade; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, George C. and Henry C. Burial will be in Emmanuel Mennonite Church Cemetery, rural Meade.

BARTEL, Leonard H.
b. 30 May 1918 - Durham, Kansas
d. 7 Mar 1004 - Marion, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Tuesday, March 9, 2004
Survivors include his wife, LuElla of the home; two sons, Larry of Ooltewah, Tenn., and Glenn of Overland Park; a sister, Neva Jane Rhodenbaugh of Moundridge; and four grandchildren. Burial will be in Durham Park Cemetery.
Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, March 9, 2004. Son of Seth and Dora Weidenkeller Bartel. On Jan. 18, 1943, he married LuElla HOFFMAN at McPherson. She survives. Other survivors include: two sons, Larry, Ooltewah, Tenn., and Glenn, Overland Park; a sister, Neva Jane Rhodenbaugh, Moundridge; and four grandchildren.

BARTEL, Leonard R.
b. 31 Dec 1913 - Moundridge, Kansas
d. 19 Mar 2004 - Mount Morris, Illinois
From Newton Kansan - Friday, March 26, 2004
He married Alida STUCKY. She preceded him in death in 1996. Survivors include: three children, Donald Bartel of Ithaca, N.Y., Carol Brainerd of Pasadena, Calif., and Rosi Bartel of Rockford; a brother, Luke Bartel of Halstead; a sister, Amanda Voran of Hesston. Burial will be in Arlington Memorial Park.

BARTEL, Lucas A.
b. 26 Sep 1918 - Harvey County, Kansas
d. 30 May 2006 - Newton, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Friday, June 1, 2006
Son of Abraham L. and Amalia A. Auernheimer Bartel. On Nov. 14, 1942, he married Dorothy M. STUCKY in Moundridge. She died March 14, 1998. Survivors include: a son, Douglas W., Aurora, Colo.; a sister, Amanda M. Voran, Hesston; a special friend, Lurena Neufeld, Hesston; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Groote; and a brother, Leonard Bartel. Burial will be in Garden Church Cemetery.

BARTEL, Lucenes
b. 29 Aug 1924 - Marion County, Kansas
d. 18 Mar 2004 - Newton, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, March 20, 2004
Daughter of Peter and Mary Ewert Schenkofsky. Survivors include: a brother, Marlin Bartel, Lehigh; and a sister, Melba Schroeder, Benton. There will be a private family graveside service in Lehigh Mennonite Cemetery.

BARTEL, Malenda L. - See Malenda L. Penner

BARTEL, Marlin H.
b. 9 Jan 1920 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 30 Apr 2005 - Lehigh, Kansas
From Salina Journal, Monday, May 2, 2005, Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, May 2, 2005, Hillsboro Star Journal - May 6, 2005
Son of Herman and Mary Ewert Bartel. On Sept. 14, 1949, he married Hilma E. BASE at Lehigh. She survives. He was preceded in death by a stepson, Monroe Enns; and a sister, Lucenes Schenkofsky. Survivors include his wife, Hilma E., of Lehigh; a son, Jerry of Arvada, Colo.; a daughter, Cheryl A. Burington of Springfield, Mo.; a stepdaughter, Charlotte Rittenhouse of Leavenworth; a sister, Melba Schroeder of Benton; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Burial in Lehigh Township Cemetery.

BARTEL, Mathilda - see Mathilda Rempel

BARTEL, Minnie - see Minnie Ruf

BARTEL, Morris ‘Bud’
b. 24 Feb 1933, Hillsboro
d. 8 Nov 1990, Newton
From Newspaper Clipping
Son of Edward J. and Alvina Beisel Bartel. On Nov. 2, 1952, he married Vera BERG at Hillsboro. She survives. Other survivors include: one son, Bruce; four sisters, Deloris Kerbs, Mary Crawford, JoAnn Flaming, and Donna Harper.

BARTEL, Olga - see Olga Brandt

BARTEL, Otto
b. 17 Sep 1923 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 4 Dec 2004 - Goessel, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, December 5, 2004, Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, December 9, 2004
Son of Peter and Anna Schmidt Bartel. On Sept. 4, 1947, he married Geneva DIRKSEN. She survives, Goessel. Other survivors include: two daughters, Carol Hartzler, Newton, and Bev Claassen, Beatrice, Neb.; two brothers, Roland, Eugene, Ore., and Peter, Wichita; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter; four brothers; a sister; and a grandchild. Burial will be in Goessel Cemetery.

BARTEL, Robert D. “Bob”
b.  16 Dec 1929 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d.  25 May 2002 - Newton, Kansas
From Hutchinson News - June 11, 2002
Son of Valentine A. and Rachel Winter Bartel. Survivors include: a son, Scott Bartel; two brothers, Allen Bartel, Scottsdale, Ariz., and Earl Bartel, San Francisco, Calif.; two grandchildren, Michael and Chandra Bartel; and a friend, Darrell Penner. Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Military Park, with the Rev. Floyd Bartel.
Additional Information: Related to John and Mollie Winter Schneider and Lorraine Schneider Engber. Mollie and Rachel were sisters.

BARTEL, Rosa L.
b. 6 Nov 1921 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 26 Oct 2004 - Beatrice, Nebraska
From Hillsboro Star Journal - November 4, 2004
Daughter of John and Susie (Friesen) Bartel. On Aug. 30, 1959, she married Randy THIMM, SR., in Hillsboro. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a brother, Johnnie Bartel, and a sister, Wanda Swanson. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Sheryl and Jon Stewart of Lincoln, Neb.; a son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Amy Thimm Jr. of Firth, Neb.; two sisters, Helen Bargen of North Newton and Elda Bartel of Goessel; and five grandchildren. Burial was in First Mennonite Church Cemetery.

BARTEL, Selma
b. 8 Sep 1914 - Marion County, Kansas
d. 31 Oct 2002 - Goessel, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - November 2, 2002
GOESSEL - Selma Reimer, 88, died Oct. 31, 2002, at Bethesda Home, Goessel.
She was born Sept. 8, 1914, in Marion County, the daughter of Peter and Anna Schmidt Bartel. On Oct. 28, 1954, she married Jona REIMER at rural Goessel. He survives. Other survivors include: a son, Delbert, Taylor, S.C.; a daughter, Nadine Reimer Penner, Wichita; three brothers, Peter, Wichita, Roland, Eugene, Ore., and Otto, Goessel; two sisters, Martha Peters and Linda Goertzen, both of Goessel; and four grandchildren.

BARTEL, Valentine A.
Spouse's Family from Cherbiski, Russia. May be Scherchabofka
b. 1 Jul 1896
d. 9 Feb. 1974
Lived in/near Lehigh, Kansas. Additional information - Married to Rachel Winter.

BARTELS, Edwin Walter William
b. 4 Jan 1920 - Gurley, Nebraska
d. 24 Sep 2003 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld , Scottsbluff, NE - 27 Sep 2003
Interment will follow the service at the East Lawn Cemetery located north of Minatare on Highland Road. Son of Fred and Rosa (Fintel) Bartels. Ed was united in marriage to Lanita SCHUMACHER on March 29, 1941, in Gering. Ed is survived by his bride Lanita; son Robert Bartels; daughter Joan "Jo" DeWitt and her husband Kent; grandson William DeWitt and his wife Amanda; granddaughter Tonya DeWitt; and great- grandchild, Corbin "Little Willie" DeWitt, all of Minatare, as well as many nieces and nephews. Ed was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Fred Sr., Marvin and Melvin; and sisters Rosa, Luella and Patty.

BARTELS, Elfrieda S.
b. 7 Sep 1904, Bremen
d. 11 Feb 1999, Kingman
From Hutchinson News
Daughter of Henry and Sophia Schierkolk Bartels. On May 27, 1927, she married Walter D. LAMPE at Bremen. He died July 10, 1971. Survivors include: a son, Merlin; three daughters, Vera Westerman; Aloah Scheib; and Judy Dunn. She was preceded in death by a son, Wendell; a daughter, Glenda Row; six brothers; a sister.

BARTH, Christine C. - See Christine C. Wolf

BARTHEL, Evangeline Ruth
b. 5 Sep 1894, Emporia
d. 4 Nov 1986, Newton
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Albert F. KITZENBERGER in 1920, at Emporia. He died in 1954. Survivors: son, Glen D., Berkeley, Calif.; daughter, M. Joy Beanland, Sun City, Ariz.

BARTHULY, Clara
b. 14 Feb 1919 - Lincoln, Nebraska
d. 31 Aug 2006 - Mitchell, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff, NE - Starherald Newspaper - 09/03/2006
Interment at the Mitchell Cemetery. Born to John and Amelia (Kaiser) Barthuly. She married John H. DEINES April 16, 1937, at Mitchell. Her husband preceded her in death in 1991. Clara is survived by her daughters, Janice (Tom) Joder of Gering and JoAnne C. Deines of Morrill; a sister Ruth Copperstone of Scottsbluff; grandchildren Pamela (Dave) Davenport of Scottsbluff, Penny (Greg) Schlotthauer and Patti (Ed) Grentz, all of Mitchell, Jean Ann (James) Bauer of Gering and MGySgt. Jay R. Joder, USMC, and his wife Sandra of Quantico, Va.; great-grandchildren Justin McMurtry, Jeff McMurtry, Ryan Schmidt, Eric Schmidt, Kayla Schmidt, Adam Schlotthauer, Andee Lee Grentz, Edward John Grentz and Kristen Leigh Bauer; and great-grandchildren Peyton Blaine McMurtry and Kaylee McMurtry. Her parents, her husband, brothers Reuben, Reiny and Henry Barthuly and sisters Marie Groskopf, Lydia Stohr and Pauline Coe preceded her in death.

BARTON, Clifford Earl
b. 24 Jun 1919 - Bishop, Oklahoma
d. 15 Mar 1995 - Shattuck, Oklahoma
Golden Spread-Follett, TX - 23 March 1995
Clifford Earl Barton, son of Arch T. and Clara Mae (Eggleston) Barton, was born June 24, 1919, in Bishop, OK. On June 4, 1949, he was united in marriage to Esther LAUBHAN, in Higgins. Esther died Feb. 29, 1972. Clifford married Ina WELTY on Nov. 29, 1974, in Arnett, OK. Clifford was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother. He is survived by his loving wife, Ina, of the home; a daughter and her husband, Johanna Mae Ashley and Mitchell, of Canadian, TX;one step-daughter and 2 stepsons and their spouses; 5 sisters and 5 brothers; 12 grandchildren; 3 gt. grandchildren; many other relatives and friends. Interment was in the Higgins Cemetery.

BARTON, Delmer M.
b. 12 Aug 1916, Guymon, Okla
d. 5 Nov. 1995, Russell
From Hutchinson News - November 8, 1995
Son of Milton E. and Lucy Mae Goodenough Barton. On Aug, 3, 1936, he married LaVada M. STRAIN at El Dorado. She preceded him in death. On Sept. 1, 1986, he married Ruby L. Schmidt BURGESS at Hutchinson. She survives. Other survivors include: a son, Darrell Barton; a daughter, LaVonne Buehler; a brother, Athol Barton, Russell; three sisters, Lola Barton, Russell, Bernice Squires, Wichita.

BARTON, Esther - See Esther Laubhan

BARTON, Eunice - See Eunice Steinle

BARTON, Gladys H. Dawson - See Gladys H. Reiswig

BASGALL, Alice
b. 12 Apr 1919 - Loretto, Kansas
d. 13 Sep 2006 - Hays, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Friday, September 15,2006
Mrs. Pfannenstiel was born Alice Basgall on April 12, 1919, in Loretto. She was preceded in death by her husband, Aloys "Nick," in 1991; and a great-granddaughter. Survivors include three daughters, Carolyn Ferland and Doris Ferland, both of Hays, and Agnes Mendenhall of Hickman, Neb.; a brother, Edward Basgall of La Crosse; 12 grand-children; and 20 great-grandchildren. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.

BASGALL, Robert L.
b. 27 Aug 1938 - Walker, Kansas
d. 4 Oct 2006 - Las Vegas, Nevada
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, October 9, 2006
He married Shirley SCHWARTZ in Hutchinson, Kan., on April 20, 1968. She survives. He is also survived by his sons Jeffrey Alan of Long Beach, Calif., John Andrew (Andy) of Kimberling City, Mo., James Anthony of Hutchinson, Kan., and his daughter, Julie Garcia of Phelan, Calif. He is also survived by his sisters, Darlene Reid of Mena, Ark., and Marilyn Fowler of Hampstead, Md., and his grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sylvanus and Mary Dreiling Basgall. Burial in Penwell-Gabel Cemetery and Mausoleum.

BASTHAUER, Amalia - See Amalia Kober

BASTIN, Armintia L.
b. 20 Mar 1907, Belle, MO
d. 25 Apr 1984, Newton
From Hutchinson News - April 27, 1984
She married Frank A. FUNK Aug. 30, 1926, at Wichita. He died Sept. 25, 1979.

BATES, Lyndon D., Jr.
b. 20 Sep 1915, Ellsworth County
d. 5 Jul 1995, Salina
From Great Bend Tribune - July 9, 1995
Son of Lyndon D. and Florence Caldwell Bates. Survivors include four sisters, Margaret Hart of Pico Rivera, Calif., Kate Webster and Nancy Thornburgh, both of Ellsworth , and Rosma Seaward of Houston.

BATES, Wanda M.
b. 11 May 1932, Rush County
d. 30 Oct 1981, New Orleans
From Hutchinson News - Monday, November 2, 1981
She was married to Russell IVERSON Dec. 11, 1972, at Palo Alto, Calif. Survivors, husband; sons, Dirk and Travis; mother, Lena Bates, Hoisington; brother, Gilbert Bates; sister, Betty Hackler.

BATH, Elizabeth Virginia "Liz" Spry - See Elizabeth Virginia "Liz" Woods

BATH, George
b. 24 Apr 1876, Frank, Russia
d. 29 May 1951, Denver, CO

BATMAN, Alta Rae
b. 21 Oct 1898, English, Ind.
d. 25 Jan 1992, Meade
From Newspaper Clipping
Daughter of Henry Martin and Annie Elizabeth Froman Batman. On April 11, 1917, she married Ben RICKERS at Plains. She later married Albert KRAUSE on Dec. 20, 1929, at Plains. He died Aug. 31, 1949. Survivors include: two daughters, Edith Reimer and Maxine Wells; a stepson, Vergil Krause.

BATT, Albert Peter
b. 22 Feb 1910, Defiance, Ohio
d. 10 Nov 1988, Meade
From Newspaper Clipping
Survivors: brothers: Ted, Zenda; Jerome, Fowler; sister, Julia Petterson, Dodge City.

BATT, Anna Margaret - See Anna Margaret Lobsack

BATT, Anna - See Anna Schlotthauer

BATT, Anna - See Anna Walter

BATT, Anna Mary
b. 20 Nov 1887, Frank, Russia
d. 25 Apr 1974, Weld Co, Colorado
She married Jacob FOOSE, Sr., Jan. 11, 1905. They came to Greeley from Russia the following year. Foose died in 1955. Surviving are seven sons and daughters, Mrs. George (Mary) Rusch, A. E. Foose, Jake Foose, Walter Foose, Reuben Foose, Dan Foose and Mrs. Ed (Esther) Gehring, all of Greeley.

BATT, Arthur E.
b. 17 Apr 1922, Barton County
d. 28 Jan 1999, Russell
From Newspaper Clipping
Son of George and Sophia Hettinger Batt. Survivors: brother, Rudolph Batt, rural Hoisington, preceded by brothers: Herman, Robert, and Walter Batt; sister, Frieda Dietz.

BATT, Beverly A.
b. abt 1929
d. 16 Jan 2007 - Wichita, Kansas
From Wichita Eagle - Thursday, January 18, 2007
Her husband, Lee BATT, preceded her in death. Survived by several cousins, nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

BATT, C. HERBERT
b. 19 Apr 1918 - Marion, Kansas
d. 16 Jan 1973 - McPherson, Kansas
Burial was in the Marion Cemetery. Son of Charles and Selma (Bauer) Batt. On Aug. 10, 1939, he married Virginia DYCK. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Ann Charlene Harms of Falls City, OR; one brother, Dean Batt of Marion; and one granddaughter.

BATT, Dale Duane
b.13 August 1945 - Great Bend, Kansas
d. 4 July 2006 - Hays, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, July 6, 2006
Son of Robert and Alice Ochs Batt. Survivors include: his mother, Alice Batt, of the home; a brother, Eugene and wife, Dorothy Batt, Hoisington; a sister-in-law, Carla Batt, Holyrood; a nephew, Tim and wife, K De Batt, Bushton; a niece, Laura and husband, Eric McQuade, Victoria; two great nieces; a step-greatniece; and a friend, Clifford Ackerson; and his dog, Fred. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Batt; and a brother, Larry Batt, who unexpectedly passed away three weeks ago. Burial in Hoisington Cemetery

BATT, Esther K. - See Esther K. Elsasser

BATT, Evelyn Marie
b. 9 Apr 1940 - Meade, Kansas
d. 4 Jan 2001 - Ness City, Kansas
Daughter of Jerome and Bertha Burns Batt. She married David Robert OBERLEY on June 1, 1963. Survivors include: 4 sons, 2 daughters, 2 brothers, 3 sisters.

BATT, Fred H.
b. 1887 - Marion County, Kansas
d. 1980 - Marion, Kansas
From 23 July 1980, Marion Co. Record, Kansas
Burial was in Marion City Cemetery. He married Mary EHRICH in 1913 and a daughter Eldena was born to them. Mary died in 1954 and in 1958 he married Martha (REISWIG) SEIBEL at Trinidad Co. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers Charles and Emmanuel
NOTE: Marion County Cemetery Database Program shows the following:
ID 7736 - Batt, Fred b. 1887 d. 1980 - Plot Sec. 18, Row 4
ID 7737 - Batt, Mary Amelia b. 1890 d. 1954 Plot Sec. 18, Row 4

BATT, Freida
b. 30 Jan 1915 - Barton County, Kansas
d. 8 May 1900 - Russell, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
Daughter of George and Sophia (Hettinger) Batt. She married Jacob DIETZ on Jan. 20, 1946, at Bender Hill. He survives. Other survivors are her daughter, JoAnn Kilian of rural Russell; four brothers, Herman and Robert Batt, both of Russell; and Rudolph and Arthur Batt, both of Galatia; and two grandchildren. Burial in the Russell City Cemetery.

BATT, Georg
b. 16 Jun 1864 - Frank, Volga
d, 5 Jun 1932 - Hastings, Nebraska
Son of Jakob Batt. Married to Maria Katharina HOFF in 1890. Two years later they came to America and settled in Hastings. Mourning are his wife, 5 sons, 3 daughters, 11 grandchildren, 1 brother, 1 sister and his parents-in-law.

BATT, Georg
b. 10 Jan 1878 - Tittel, Russia
d. 7 Jan 1951 - Great Bend, Kansas
Son of Christian and Mary Katherine Batt nee Hettinger. At the age of 21 years, came to America and settled in Barton Co. (KS) near Milberger. On March 9, 1910, he was united in marriage to Sophia HETTINGER at Lincoln, NE. To this union were born six children, all of whom survive. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sophia Batt; six children: Herman, Robert, Frieda, Rudolph, Arthur and Walter, all of Barton Co., except for Frieda and Rudolph who reside in Russell County. Also five grandchildren and other relatives and friends. Interment was in the Russell Cemetery.

BATT, Georg
b. 27 Aug 1860 - Frank, Russia
d. 24 Mar 1939 - Fort Collins, Colorado
Der Kirchenbote 16 1939
Son of Georg and Anna Maria Schork Batt. In 1888, he was united in marriage with Mathilda GREENWALT with whom he shared joy and sorrow for 51 years. Eleven children were born to this union of which 7 preceded the father in death. In 1902, the deceased together with his family came to America. Left to mourn is his wife, Mathilda, 1 son, Pastor Georg Batt, Greeley, CO; 3 daughters, Mrs. Dave Greenwalt, Ft. Collins, CO; Mrs. Henry Peppler, Longmont, CO; and Mrs. Ph. Fran, Loveland, CO; 15 grandchildren, 1 brother, 1 sister, and relatives and friends.

BATT, Georg
b. 14 Apr 1896 - Urdinarrain, E.R. Argentina
d. 30 Aug 1938 - Billings, Montana
Der Kirchenbote #41 29 Sept 1938
Son of Heinrich and Maria Batt. He came with his parents to America in 1903. In Nov. 1919 he was married to Betty OBLANDER. They were blessed with 2 daughters and 1 son. His death is mourned by his wife, 3 children: Elsie, 17; Marie, 15; and Daniel, 7 years old. His parents and 2 brothers, Jacob, Laurel; and John who lives with his parents; 4 uncles in Argentina.

BATT, George
b. 28 Jan 1895 - Frank, Russia
d. 24 Aug 1942 - Greeley, Colorado
Der Kirchenbote-Yankton, SD Vol. 60 #40
He was the first born of the parents, Georg Batt and Mathilda Gruenewalt (sic). At the age of 5, he came to the U.S. of N. America with his parents to settle in the are of Ft. Collins, CO. On Sept. 3, 1919, he married Rose GETTMANN and they were blessed with one daughter, Miriam. He is survived by his wife; daughter Miriam of Greeley, CO; his elderly mother, Mrs. Mathilda Batt of Ft. Collins; 3 sisters, Mrs. David Gruenewalt, Ft. Collins; Mrs. Henry Peppler of Longmont, CO; and Mrs. Phillip W. Frank, Loveland; and many relatives and friends.

BATT, George
b. 21 Sep 1869 - Kutter, Franz Russia
d. 9 Jan 1940 - Shattuck, Oklahoma
In 1888 he was united in marriage to Anna Marie BAUM, who departed this life in 1896. This union was blessed with four daughters. In October, 1890, he came to the United States. In 1901 he was united in marriage with Katie SCHICK. This union was blessed with five sons. He leaves to mourn his departure, his widow, Mrs. Katie Batt; three daughters, Mrs. Lottie Schick of Shattuck, Okla., Mrs. Lena Clark of Canadian, Texas and Mrs. Hilda Porter of Wichita, Kansas; two sons, Samuel and Daniel Batt of Shattuck, Okla., also an adopted daughter, Mrs. Freda Deal of Shattuck, Okla. Three sons and one daughter preceded him in death.

BATT, Georg
b. 10 Jan 1878 - Russia
d. 7 Jan 1951 - Bender Hill, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
He came to America at age 21. Survived by widow and 6 children: Herman, Robert, Frieda, Rudolph, Arthur, Walter all of Barton County except Frieda and Rudolph who reside in Russell County.

BATT, George Fred
b. 9 Jul 1940 - Shattuck, Oklahoma
d. 17 Dec 1984 - Haysville, Kansas
Lipscomb Co. Limelight - Follett, TX 27 Dec. 1984
Interment was at Resthaven Cemetery in Wichita. Son of Sam and Hulda Batt. He was united in marriage to Beverly Joan NOSLER on March 10, 1962. To this union was born two sons and one daughter. He was preceded in death by his father, Sam Batt, on April 15, 1983. His survivors include his wife Joan; two sons, Gregory and Randall; and one daughter, Karen, all of the home. Other survivors are his mother, Hulda Batt of Chickasha, OK; three brothers, Leleyn and Paul of Liberal, KS; and Sammy of Amarillo; five sisters, Rosilee Pope of Balko, OK; Charlotte Brooks of Chickasha, Mary Nichols of Seiling, OK; Pauline Ditto of Oklahoma City; Margaret Heil of Ft. Worth; many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

BATT, Hannah Marguerite
b. 11 May 1900 - Marion, Kansas
d. 5 Nov 1993 - Peabody, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Nov. 7, 1993
Born Hannahy Marguerite Batt. Her husband, Sydney (FOGEL), preceded her in death. Survivors include three nephews, Dean Batt of Marion, Jack Longhofer of Stockton, MO; and Alvin Batt of Florence; and three nieces, Frances Hanschu of Ramona, Eldena Demmitt of Los Angeles, and Betty Delaney of Country Estates, NM. Service in Marion Cemetery.

BATT, Heinrich
b. 15 Jun 1897 - Hastings, Nebraska
d. 7 Dec 1910 - Hastings, Nebraska
Der Kirchenbote 5 Jan. 1911
Son of Heinrich and Anna Margareta Batt. His parents, three brothers and five sisters mourn his early death.

BATT, Henry
b. 11 May 1859 - Frank, Russia
d. 28 Apr 1931 - Hastings, Nebraska
Der Kirchenbote Vol. 49 #21 21 May 1931
Son of Andreas Batt. In the year 1885, he married Anna Margaret, born Loebsack, and in the year 1893 they came to America and lived all these years in Hastings. The deceased leaves behind his deeply grieving wife, three sons, five daughters and nine grandchildren.

BATT, Herman
b. 26 Nov 1910 - Russell County, Kansas
b. 20 Jun 1994 - Russell, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
Son of George and Sophia (Hettinger) Batt. On Nov. 6, 1938, he was united in marriage to Esther ELSASSER at the Bender Hill Lutheran Church south of Russell. This union was blessed with three children: Shirley, Garry and Arletta who died as an infant He was preceded in death by his infant daughter Arletta, one brother Walter Batt and one sister Freda Dietz. Survivors are his wife Esther of the home in Russell; daughter Shirley DeWald of rural Russell and son Garry Batt of rural Hoisington; three brothers: Robert, Rudolph, and Arthur Batt, all of Hoisington. Other survivors are 4 grandchildren and 3 gt. grandchildren. Interment in Russell City Cemetery.

BATT, JACOB
b. 31 May 1897 - Buenos Aires, Argentina
d. 29 Apr 1996 - Laurel, Montana
Laurel Outlook, Laurel, MT - May 8, 1996
Son of Henry and Mary Leichner Batt. He immigrated to the U.S. in 1903 and settled in Lincoln, NE. married Augusta PROPP on Nov. 30, 1919. Jacob and Augusta celebrated their 50th anniversary in 1969. Augusta died in 1971. Jacob married Elma Michaelis in 1972. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Augusta; and brothers, George and John Batt. Survivors include his wife, Elma; three daughters, Esther (Jake) Frank of Park City; Lillian (Herman) Sorg of Columbus; Laura (David) Frank of Laurel; stepchildren Marge (Red) Berger of Huntley, and Harry (Donna) Michaelis of Billings; 10 grandchildren; 24 gt. grandchildren; and 5 gt. gt. grandchildren. Interment in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Billings.

BATT, Jacob
b. 13 Oct 1885 - Frank, Russia
d. Sep 1972 - Gering, Nebraska
Scottsbluff Star-Herald, Scottsbluff, NE 27 Sept. 1972
Moved to Hastings in 1897 where he later married Elizabeth MILLER. His wife died Sept. 19, 1950. Survivors: Daughters: Mrs. William (Helen) Sinner and Mrs. Gil (Virginia) Albro of Scottsbluff; Mrs. Pete (LaVon) Zier of Gering; Mrs. Henry (Gertrude) Kushausen of Tampa, FL; sisters Mrs. Anna Uhrich of Gering, and Mrs. Mary Shields of Portland, OR; 12 grandchildren; 22 gt. grandchildren. One son and one sister preceded him in death. Burial in West Lawn Cemetery.

BATT, Jacob
b. 16 Sep 1897, Frank, Russia
d. 26 Dec 1951 - Billings, Montana
Der Kirchenbote Vol.70 #16 14 Feb 1952
In 1913 he came to America with his parents. He was united in marriage 30 Dec 1919 with Annie ECKHARDT. No children were born to this union. He leaves his widow; 2 brothers, John and Georg Batt of Custer, MT; 4 sisters, Mrs. John Hein, Mrs. Henry Glockhammer, Billings; Mrs. Joe Heiser, Albany, OR; and Mrs. Christian Hill, Brazil. He was laid to rest 31 in the Mt. View Cemetery. Billings, MT.

BATT, Jacob
b. 7 Sep 1882 - Frank, Russia
d. 2 Mar 1959 - Greeley, Kansas
From Der Kirchenbote
Son Jacob Batt and his wife Anna Margaret Lehnhardt. Married 16 January 1903 with Katharina BORGENS. They had 4 children, 2 died before him. In 1907 the family came from Russia to Fort Collins, Colorado. He left his wife who he was married to for 56 years, and one daughter

BATT, Johann Jakob
b. 10 Feb 1867 - Brunnenthal, Russia
d. 6 Nov 1939 - Marion, Kansas
Der Sendbote 29 Nov. 1939 pp 14, 15
In 1886, he married Katherine Elizabeth PROPP. In the same year they came to America and lived almost exclusively near Marion. The Lord blessed their marriage with six children, three sons and three daughters who are still alive. Besides the deeply grieving widow and his six children, he leaves behind nine grandchildren, one brother and many relatives.

BATT, John
b. 5 Apr 1919 - Lincoln, Nebraska
d. 19 Nov 2001 - Bayard, Nebraska
From Alliance Times-Herald, Nov 21, 2001
Son of Henry and Mary (Popp) Batt. He was three years old when the family moved to Bayard. He married Frieda BOWERS on June 4, 1944, at Bayard. Frieda preceded him in death in October of 1950. John stayed in the Bayard area raising his three children. On June 26, 1953 he married Sophia Megas. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law Richard and Sharon Batt of Alliance; daughters Sharon Allen of Scottsbluff and Beverly Kolbet and her husband Leon of Hays Center; special friend Jean Strodtman of Bayard. He was preceded in death by his parents, wives Frieda and Sophia, four sisters, and five brothers. Burial will be in the Bayard Cemetery.

BATT, KONRAD
b. 30 Aug 1851 - Frank, Russia
d. 31 May 1917
From Kirchenbote Vol. 35 #27 - July 5, 1917
Son of Jakob Batt and wife Anna Margaretha born Schark(f). He married 2 February 1876 with Anna Maria Bauer. They had 6 children. In 1888 the family came to Hastings, Nebraska. He left behind his wife, 2 brothers, 2 sisters, 6 children, 6 grandchildren. Buried 3 June.

BATT, Larry
b. 9 Feb 1951 - Great Bend, Kansas
d. 12 Jun 2006 - Holyrood, Kansas
From Lucas-Sylvan News - June 22, 2006
Son of Robert and Alice (Ochs) Batt. He married Carla PHILLIPS on December 9, 1973, in Russell. Survivors include his wife of the home; one son, Tim Batt of Bushton; one daughter Laurie Ann McQuade of Victoria; his mother, Alice Batt of Russell County; two brothers, Dale Batt of Russell County, Eugene Batt of Hoisington; two grandchildren; one step-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his father. Burial was at the Hoisington Cemetery.

BATT, Lydia
b. 8 Apr 1891 - Marion County, Kansas
d. 11 Apr 1985 - Marion, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
Her husband , Godfrey (Longhofer), preceded her in death. Survivors include one son, Jack of Torona, Calif.; one daughter, Betty DeLaney of Las Cruces, N.M.; one sister, Marguerite Fogel of Peabody; and five grandchildren. Burial will be in the Marion Cemetery.

BATT, Lydia
b. abt 1910
d. 12 Dec 1979 - California
From The Lincoln Journal, Nebraska - December 12, 1979
Survivors: brothers, Karl, Jacob, both Lincoln; nieces, nephews.

BATT, Margaretha
b. 14 Jun 1875 - Frank, Volga
d. 23 Jan 1925, Walla Walla, Washington
From Heritage Review - 29 March 1999
Maiden name Margaretha Schleicher. 13 children. Survivors: spouse; 4 sons 6 daughters. Immigrated 1899 Monango, North Dakota.

BATT, Martha - See Martha Reiswig

BATT, Mary Amelia - See Mary Amelia Ehrlich

BATT, Rachel - See Rachel Meier

BATT, Robert
b. 8 Apr 1912 - Barton County, Kansas
d. 5 May 1996 - Russell, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
Son of George and Sophia (Hettinger) Batt. He married Alice Ochs Feb. 15, 1942, in rural Russell. Survivors include his wife of the home; three sons, Eugene Batt of Gt. Bend; Dale Batt of Russell; and Larry Batt of Beloit; two brothers, Rudolph Batt; and Arthur Batt, both of Hoisington; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Herman and Walter Batt and one sister, Frieda Dietz. Burial in the Hoisington Cemetery.

BATT, Roman A.
b. 25 Mar 1915 - Sheboygan, Wisconsin
d. 16 Jan 2002 - Marshfield, Wisconsin
From Obituary - Sat. 19, 2002
Son of Anton and Hattie Batt. He married Mary STRUVE on March 22, 1952 in Milwaukee. Surviving are his wife, Mary; one sister, June (Clarence) Lenz of Tomah. Roman was preceded in death by a brother, sister, two infant brothers, a niece and a nephew.  Burial will be in the Prairie Rapids Cemetery in the town of Nokomis.

BATT, Rudolph
b. 13 Sep 1916 - Barton County, Kansas
d. 28 January 2001 - Russell, Kansas
Son of George and Sophia Hettinger Batt. Survivors nephews, nieces. He was preceded in death by brothers: Herman, Robert, Walter, and Arthur, and a sister Frieda Dietz.

BATT, Vera F. - See Vera F. Nichols

BATT, Walter E.
b. 14 Apr 1925, Hoisington
d. 11 May 1986, Wichita
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Florence Keil POPP June 14, 1969, Russell. Survivors: wife; stepson, Michael Popp; stepdaughters: Linda Hall, Connie Ney; brothers: Herman, Robert, Rudolph, Arthur, all Hoisington; sister, Mrs. Jacob (Freda) Dietz, Russell.

BATTHAUER, Anna
b. 11 Sep; 1 905 - Dobrinka, Russia
d. 14 Feb 1995 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller collection
Survivors include her husband, Elmer (SCHLOTTHAUER), of Hillsboro; a brother, Jonathan Batthauer o f Anderson, Ind.; and three sisters, Frieda Schlotthauer of Hillsboro, Lydia Hensley and Mary Elizabeth Batthauer, both of Anderson. Burial will be in Marion Cemetery.

BATTHAUER, Byron E.
b. 18 Oct 1929 - Marion, Kansas
d. 23 Aug 2004 - Overland Park, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, August 29, 2004
Son of Alex and Pauline Batthauer, of Hutchinson. Survivors include: his wife of 54 years, Ramona; a son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Jennifer; a daughter and son-in-law, Sue and Chris Coates; and two grandsons, Chad and Ben. Byron was preceded in death by his parents. (NOTE: obit has lots of information on his military career.)

BATTHAUER, Frieda
b. 21 Dec 1909 - Bunker Hill, Kansas
d. 14 Nov 2004 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, November 16, 2004
Daughter of Alexander and Elizabeth Lockman Batthauer. On Dec. 29, 1926, she married Herman R. SCHLOTTHAUER. He died in 1986. Survivors include: a daughter, LaNorma Kreutziger, Marion; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Marion Cemetery.

BATTHAUER, Henry
b. 19 Apr 1870 - Dobrinka, Russia
d. May 1953- Sheboygan, Wisconsin
From Sheboygan Press, 1 June 1953
Henry Batthauer, 83, passed away Saturday evening at Memorial Hospital. He was born April 19, 1870, in Dobrinka, Russia, the son of the late Mr. And Mrs. Adam Batthauer. He attended schools in Russia and was married there in Jan 1891 to Miss Eva MUELLER. In 1913 the family came to America, direct to Sheboygan. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Martin and Alex, both of Sheboygan; three daughters, Mrs. Henry (Lydia) Rippel of Las Vegas, Nev, Mr. Alex (Mollie) Hermann of Sheboygan and Mrs. Henry (Emma) Rothau of Pasadena, Calif; eight grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and one brother, Andres of Sheboygan. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 pm. Wednesday, at the Ballhorn Funeral Chapels. The Rev Lloyd N. Tate, pastor of the First Church of God, will officiate and burial will be made in the family lot in Wildwood cemetery.

BAUER, Adolph
b. 20 Oct 1909 - Frank, Russia
d. 7 Jan 2003 - Alliance, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star-Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - January 10, 2003
ALLIANCE - Adolph H. Bauer, 93, died Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2003 at Box Butte General Hospital in Alliance. He was born Oct. 20, 1909 in Frank, Russia to Henry C. and Anna (Phief) Bauer. When he was three, his family immigrated to the United States settling near Hastings. On Mar. 31, 1935 he was united in marriage to Mary SCHWARTZ in Bayard. His survivors include his children and their spouses, Darlene and Royce Daugherty of Alliance, John and Pat Bauer of Alliance, Bob and Susan Bauer of Fairbury, Neb., Jerry Bauer and Roger Bauer of Alliance; grandchildren, Kari Adams of Fort Collins, Colo., Janelle Daugherty of Colorado Springs, Colo., Doug Daugherty, Ben Bauer, Trabor Bauer, Lindsey Bauer, Rylan Bauer, Sarah Bauer all of Alliance, Thane Bauer of Kearney, Brooke Frerking of Martell, Neb.; great-grandchildren, Kyle, Dustin and Lex Daugherty, Kelsey and Cale Adams, Ashylnn, Kaylynn, Jayden and Jayce Bauer, and Bryce Bauer; step-grandchildren, Bill Taylor of Rapid City, S.D., Brenda Saltzman of Alliance and Barbara Addleman of Kansas City, Mo.; sisters, Edna Schnell and Rosalie Schnell of Alliance; brother Herman Bauer of Sacramento, Calif.; half-sisters Virginia Schnell of Sturgis, S.D., Alvina Lehl of Hemingford, Elnora Huber of Scottsbluff, Hermina Meyer of Portland, Ore.; half-brother Richard Bauer of Scottsbluff.
His parents, wife Mary, son Ronald, sister Lydia Huck, half-brother Kenneth and half-sister Neva Bauer preceded him in death. Funeral services will be Friday, Jan. 10 at 10 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church with Reverend Martin T. Schnare and Reverend Richard C. Mueller officiating. Burial will be in the Alliance Cemetery.

BAUER, Adolph H.
b. 20 Oct 1909 - Frank Russia
d. 7 Jan 2003 - Alliance, Nebraska
From Alliance Times-Herald, Jan 9, 2003
Son of Henry C. and Anna (Phief) Bauer. When he was three, his family immigrated to the United States.. On March 31, 1935 he married Mary SCHWARTZ at Bayard. He is survived by his children and their spouses, Darlene and Royce Daugherty, and John and Pat Bauer of Alliance, Bob and Susan Bauer of Fairbury, Jerry Bauer and Roger Bauer of Alliance; grandchildren, Kari Adams of Fort Collins, Colo., Janelle Daugherty of Colorado Springs, Colo., Doug Daugherty, Ben Bauer, Trabor Bauer, Lindsey Bauer, Rylan Bauer, Sarah Bauer all of Alliance, Thane Bauer of Kearney, Brooke Frerking of Martell; great-grandchildren, Kyle, Dustin and Lex Daugherty, Kelsey and Cale Adams, Ashylnn, Kaylynn, Jayden and Jayce Bauer, and Bryce Bauer; and step-grandchildren, Bill Taylor of Rapid City, S.D., Brenda Saltzman of Alliance and Barbara Addleman of Kansas City, Mo. He also is survived by sisters, Edna Schnell and Rosalie Schnell of Alliance; brother Herman Bauer of Sacramento, Calif.; half-sisters Virginia Schnell of Sturgis, S.D., Alvina Lehl of Hemingford, Elnora Huber of Scottsbluff, Hermina Meyer of Portland, Ore.; and half-brother Richard Bauer of Scottsbluff. His parents, wife Mary, son Ronald, sister Lydia Huck, half-brother Kenneth and half-sister Neva Bauer preceded him in death. Burial will be in the Alliance Cemetery.

BAUER, Alex Jay
b. 21 Jun 1996, Great Bend, Kansas
d. 7 May 1998, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
Son of Allen J. and Joanne Sawyer Bauer. Survivors include: parents; grandparents, Robert and Virginia Bauer, and David and Alice Williams; and great-grandparents, Howard and Eurnice Sweeting.

BAUER, Alexander
b. 15 Jun 1913 - Otis, Kansas
d. 3 Sep 2001 - Gering, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scotts Bluff, NE 5 Sep 01
Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery. Son of John and Anna (Bauer) Bauer. He married Bertha ALBERT on May 14, 1934 in Harrisburg. Alex was an accordion player with The Polka Kings dutchhop band and they played for many German weddings and parties in this area. He is survived by his daughters Jean Frank and husband Bill, Joyce Asmus and husband Marv, Bev Overman and husband Mark; grandchildren, Tim Frank, Mike Frank, Jeff Asmus and wife Sherri, Angie Martin; step-great-grandchildren, Katy and Kevin Warren; brothers, John Bauer, Jr. of Scottsbluff, August Bauer of Greeley, Colo., and sister, Marie Wiedeman of Scottsbluff. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha, two sons, William and Gary, parents, four sisters, one brother, and grandson, Marvin Kelly Asmus.

BAUER, Alice L - See Alice L. Tucker

BAUER, Amelia
b. 30 Nov 1871 Strassburg, Russia
d. 20 Dec 1957, Okeene, Oklahoma
Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Christian Bauer. In 1889 she married George WEBER at Strassburg, Russia. They had nine sons and four daughters. The George Webers immigrated to Marion, Kansas in 1892. George Weber died on January 1, 1936. On April 3, 1938, she married George SCHNEIDER. Mr. Schneider preceded her in death August 3, 1946. Survivors include her children George and Leland Weber of Marion, Kansas Alex Weber, Herrington, Kansas: Mrs. Susan Lehr and Eddie Weber of Okeene; Mrs. Anna Weber, Canton; Charles Weber, El Dorado, Kansas; Mrs. Elizabeth Steinly, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Victor Weber, Wichita, Kansas. Also she leaves to mourn five step-children, Mrs. Rosie Weidner, Mrs. Katie Pete, Mrs. Alvina Tille and Sam Schneider, and Mrs. Gilpay Monsmith. She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, and three sons and one daughter in infancy. Additional Information - Headstone in Strassburg Cemetery, Marion County, Kansas, shows George Weber - Dec. 12, 1871 - Jan. 1, 1936.

BAUER, Barbara Ann
b. 17 Oct 1934 - Brush, Colorado
d. 9 Dec 2003 - Cheyenne, Wyoming
From Fort Morgan Times, Fort Morgan, Colorado - 12-12-03
Born to Jake E. and Mary Bauer. On Dec. 7, 1957, she married Leonard KRENING of Fort Morgan. Mrs. Krening is survived by two daughters, Teresa Lake and Tamara Krening, both of Cheyenne; her mother of Fort Morgan; a brother, Roger Bauer of Pensacola, Fla.; a sister, Beverly Morrison of Eureka, Calif., and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, her father and a brother, Ira Bauer. Private interment at the Lakeview Cemetery.

BAUER, Charles Conrad ‘Chuck’
b. 14 May 1934, Arnold
d. 27 Jul 1999, Halstead
From Hutchinson News -July 28, 1999
Son of Conrad and Katherine Kraft Bauer. On Sept. 20, 1954, he married Velma SCHUCKMAN at Jetmore. She survives. Other survivors include: five sons, Greg, Anthony, Mike, Tracy, , Todd, and Curtis; three daughters, Lori Miller, Karla Bauer,and Kristi Van Horn; six brothers, Godfrey, Ramond, Dave, Herman, Jake and John; three sisters, Nora Edwards, Verda Ochs and Annie Mollenkamp. He was preceded in death by his parents; and infant daughter, Carla and a brother, Curtis.

BAUER, Daniel
b. 12 Sep 1892 - Russia
d. Sep 1963 - Bismarck, N.D.
From Newspaper Clipping - Unknown
He came to America at the age of 20. He was united in marriage with Katherine KLEIN on March 15, 1917. Mrs. Bauer was also born in Russia and came to America as a teenager Three children were born to them; Theodore, married and living in Turtle Lake; Edward who died in infancy; and Reuben, married and living in Turtle Lake. Mr. Bauer died in September of 1963. Mrs. Bauer resides at the Baptist Home in Bismarck.

BAUER, Eva
b. 19 Dec 1895, Campbell County
d. 8 Feb 197_,  Eureka, South Dakota
From Eureka, South Dakota paper
Daughter of  Christian and Jackobina Holzworth BAUER. Burial was in Zion Lutheran Cemetery. She was married to John F. WOLF on Jan 4, 1914. She was preceded in death by her husband, who died 5 March 1969, and also by one son, six brothers and one sister. Survivors are her daughters Mr. Henry (Beata) Olson and Mrs. Albert (Edna) Salzer, both of Bismarck, and Mrs. Orvind (Violet) Bertsch of Lehr, her brothers William Bauer of Eureka and George Bauer of Fargo, her sister Mrs. John Wiedmeier of Eureka, seven grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Pallbears at the funeral were Walter, Ervin and Fred Bauer, Johnny Wiedmeier, Otto Retzer and Walter Helfenstein.

BAUER, Esther I. - See Esther I. Betzolt

BAUER, Esther
b. 2 Feb 1922 - Mitchell, Nebraska
d. 5 Jun 2005 - Oberlin, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Tuesday, June 7, 2005
Survivors include her husband, Loyl (WILSON) of Oberlin; two sons, L. Jay of Great Bend and Don I. of Loveland, Colo.; two daughters, Dixie Lee Nickel of Manhattan and Donna Dee Stanley of Lincoln, Neb.; two brothers, Fred Bauer of Elmo, Mont., and Henry Bauer of Edgemont, S.D.; a sister, Pauline Combs of Kennewick, Wash.; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.

BAUER, Fred Herman
b. 9 Jan 1920 - Galatia, Kansas
d. 7 Aug 2005 - Ransom, Kansas
From Abilene Reflector-Chronicle - August 8, 2005
Son of Conrad and Katherine (Kraft) Bauer. He married Glenda J. CHARLES on Dec. 25, 1953, in Arnold. Other survivors include his son Phil, wife, Glenda of the home; two daughters, Barbara Sunley of Wamego and Gloria Jean Sims of Hays; five brothers, Jake Bauer and John Bauer, both of Arnold, Dave Bauer of Hays, Raymee Bauer of Iola and Goddie Bauer of Los Banos, Calif.; three sisters, Nora Edwards of Beeler and Annie Mollenkamp and Verda Ochs, both of Arnold; 12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by one daughter, Lexie Rose Deines; three brothers, Charles Bauer, Curtis Bauer and an infant brother, Robert Bauer; and one granddaughter. Burial will be in Arnold Cemetery.

BAUER, Gladys G.
b. 21 Nov 1909 - Bowdle, South Dakota
d. 30 Mar 2006 -Portland, Oregon
From Oregonian Newspaper Portland OR 3 April 2006
In 1927, she married the Rev. O. A. HERZOG; he died in 1984. Survivors include her son, Otto J HERZOG.

BAUER, Grace M. - See Grace M. Duke

BAUER, Helen Lenora
b. 26 March 1917, Protection
d. 21 Nov 1990, Wichita
From Hutchinson News - November 22, 1990
Survivors mother, Mrs. Martha Maris, Protection; brothers: H. O. Bauer, Jr., Van Nuys, Calif.; James A. Bauer, Saugus, Calif.; Melvin E. Bauer, Colorado Springs, Colo.; sister, Berneice Bauer, Glendora, Calif.

BAUER, Imogene - See Imogene Griffin

BAUER, Jacob
b. 26 May 1915
d. 3 Jan 2007 - Newton, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, January 6, 2007
Jake was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Dora Beatrice "Bea" COMER, parents, Conrad and Katherine Bauer, brothers, Charlie, Fred and Curtis Bauer. Survivors include one daughter, Anita Payne and husband Harold, Salina, Kansas, five grandchildren, Martie George and husband Terry, Newton, Ks., Michael Quenzer and wife Mona, Ft. Collins, Colo., Perry Quenzer and wife Lori, Hiawatha, Ks., Michelle Quenzer, Newton, Ks., Angela Brightbill, Salina, Ks.; three brothers, Gotfried Bauer, Los Danos, Calif., John Bauer, Arnold, Ks., and Dave Bauer, Hays, Ks.; three sisters, Verda Gish, Annie Mollenkamp, Arnold, Ks., and Nora Edwards, Beeler, Ks.; eight great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. Burial will in Arnold Cemetery, Arnold, Kansas.

BAUER, Jakob
b. abt 1865 - Frank, Volga
d. 2 Nov 1925 - Fort Morgan, Colorado
From Heritage Review - 29 March 1999 - DFP 1 Dec 1925 Nr 2683
Married Maria FSHRENBRUCH. Survivors: wife, 4 sons.Buried 6 November 1925, Ft. Morgan Colorado.

BAUER, James Patrick
b. 17 Mar 1962 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
d. 21 Dec 2004 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 29 Dec 2004
Born to Alvin and Beth (Lucas) Bauer. Survivors include his parents, Alvin and Beth Bauer of Gering; sister and brother-in-law, JoAnn and William Lathrop of Gering; brother and sister-in-law, William and Janet Bauer of Gering; and nieces, Lindsey and Shana Lathrop and Erin, Meagan and Victoria Bauer. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Charles and Helen Lucas and John and Pauline Bauer.

BAUER, Katherine
b. 10 Jul 1895 - Odessa, Russia
d. 3 Mar 1985 - Bismarck, N.D.
From Pamphlet from Funeral Home
In Memory of Katherine (Bauer) Klein. Services, March 7, 1985, Bismarck, North Dakota. Officiating Reverend Alwin Reimnitz - Pallbearers: Tim Glum, Larry Sorch, Donald Sorch, Rick Schaeffer, Carl Klein, Jr., Terry Klein. Final Resting Place - Riverview Cemetery, Wilton, North Dakota. Note: Married Daniel KLEIN October 28, 1912 in Russia.

BAUER, Katherine - See Katherine Klein

BAUER, Katherine Elizabeth
b. 15 Mar 1879 Morgenthau, Russia
d. 20 Dec 1969, Brush, Colorado
She came to America in 1907 and settled at Otis, Kan. Her husband died Oct. 19, 1954. Mrs. Bauer is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Natalie Stinert of Russell, Kan., Mrs. Rosetta Williamson of Denver, and Mrs. Olina Dill of Richland, Wash; three sons, Henry and August of Fort Morgan and Herbert of Auburn, Wash.

BAUER, Katherine Elizabeth - See Katherine Elizabeth Kraft

BAUER, Katherine M.
b. 21 Sep 1915, Sharon
c. d. 20 Mar 2000, Wichita, Kansas
Daughter of Cornelis and Mary Kane Bauer. Survivors include two brothers, Paul and Alfred.

BAUER, Kathryn M.
b. 24 March 1895, Hodgeman County
d. 12 Jan 1986, Macksville
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Forrest W. RUEHLEN Jan. 18, 1914 in Burdett. He died Mach 27, 1958. Survivors include: five sons, Nolan F. of Bartlesville, Okla., Robert Nyal of Concord, N.C., Lane B. of Topeka, Dallas W. and Martin L., both of Larned; two daughters, June Erhart of Garfield, Ark., and Phyllis Neidig of Belpre; one stepson, Ernest of Great Bend; one stepdaughter, Addie Duncan of Denver, Colo.

BAUER, Lois G. - See Lois G. Hoch

BAUER, Maria Barbara - See Barbara Wirth

BAUER, Maria Katharina
b. 29 Oct 1883 - Schafer, Volga
d. 17 Dec 1922 - Sheboygan, Wisconsin
From Heritage Review - 27 March 1997
Daughter of Peter Andreas Bauer and Maria Elisabeth nee Kramer. Buried Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Married Johannes KNAUB in 1905. 8 Children: (4 sons, 4 daughters). Survivors: husband, 6 children.

BAUER, Martin F
b. 21 Mar 1914 - Sharon, Kansas
d. 14 Feb 2001 - Olathe, Kansas
From Hutchinson News - February 16, 2001
Son of George Aloysius and Christina L. Gangler Bauer. On Sept. 9, 1940, he married Mebel Leota MEYER at Sharon. She survives. Other survivors include: a son; four daughters, including Eileen Jewell; a sister, Laura Aufleger, Sharon.

BAUER, Mary Jewell - See Mary Jewell Moore

BAUER, Maynard Philip
b. 13 Jul 1917 - Burdett, Kansas
d. 6 Dec 2005 - Hutchinson, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, December 8, 2005, Wichita Eagle - Thursday, December 8, 2005
Son of Philip Jacob and Frances Mooney Bauer. In September of 1938, he married Grace DUKE in Omaha, Neb. He later married Charleen Danford RICHARDSON in February of 1973 in Hutchinson. She survives. Other survivors include: two sons, Philip Bauer and wife, Mary, Plano, Texas, and Michael Bauer and wife, Jeanette, Murphy, Texas; stepchildren, Marell Richardson, Michigan, Kathleen Richardson-New and husband, Robert, Merrit Island, Fla., and Patti Hamilton, Hector, Ark.; two brothers, Emmett Bauer and wife, Lois, and Lawrence Bauer and wife, Eleanor, all of Burdett; six grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and seven step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Inurnment will be in Penwell-Gabel's Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson. mortuary.

BAUER, Natalila
b. 15 Jan 1901 - Milberger, Kansas
d. 29 Feb 1976 - Hoisington, Kansas
She married George STEINERT, JR. on August 2, 1919, at Milberger. Survivors include: widower; son, Leon, New York City; Levi, Hoisington; George L., Great Bend; Loren, Junction City; dauughter: Mrs. Elvera Humphrey, Chula Vista, CA; brothers: August Bauer, Ft.Morgan, C0; and August Bauer, Ft. Morgan, C0; Herbert Bauer, Richland, WA; sisters: Mrs. Rosetta Williamson, Denver; Mrs Linda Dill, Richland, WA.

BAUER, Pauline
b. 12 Nov 1911 - Frank, Russia
d. 12 Apr 2003 - Fort Collins, Colorado
From Greeley Tribune, Greeley, Colorado - April 15, 2003
Dau of Conrad and Katherine (Engleman) Bauer. On Aug. 18, 1931, she married Jacob John KRIEGER in Fort Collins. He died July 3, 1984.Mrs. Krieger moved to the Greeley area with her parents at the age of 11 in 1922. Survivors are a daughter, Laverne Hamilton and husband John of Greeley; a son, Clarence Jake Krieger of Garden City, 11 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren. Her husband, parents, two sisters and a brother are deceased.
Interment will be in Linn Grove Cemetery, Greeley.

BAUER, Raymond L.
b. 19 Jul 1918 - Burdett, Kansas
d. 16 Jun 2000 - Topeka, Kansas
From Kinsley Graphic - June 21, 2000, Wichita Eagle - Sunday, June 18, 2000
Son of John and Mabel Klein Bauer. On Aug. 15, 1940, he married Thelda SHANK in Ness County. She survives. Other survivors include: a daughter, Sharon R. Nelson. Note: Maiden name of Thelda was Shank. John Bauer, the son of Phillip Bauer, died in 1951.

BAUER, Richard Dale
b. 23 Dec 1954 - Logan, Kansas
d. 2 Oct 2003 - Hays, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Sunday, October 5, 2003
Born to Dave and Faye Bauer. He married Cindy GRIFFEY on June 1, 1974. Survivors include his wife, Cindy, of the home; two daughters, Tara and Tessa, both of the home; his parents, Dave and Faye, Hays; a brother, Tom, Almena; two sisters, Susan Wolf, Hays, and Nancy Meitl, Rush Center.

BAUER, Robert L.
b. 24 Nov 1940 - Larned, Kansas
d. 17 Feb 2000 - Larned, Kansas
From Kinsley Graphic - February 23, 2000, Great Bend Tribune - February 18, 2000
Son of Lester G. and Hattie Elizabeth Juergensen Bauer. On Oct. 31, 1959, he married Virginia Ann CULBREATH at St. John. She survives. Other survivors include: three sons, Lance L., Allen J., and Troy V; two brothers, Merle and Maurice.

BAUER, Robert W.
b. 21 Apr 1943 - Kersey, Colorado
d. 24 Jan 2007 - Torrington, Wyoming
From Casper Star Tribune, Casper, WY - Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Burial at the Sunset Memorial Gardens in Greeley, Colo. He was born April 21, 1943 in Kersey, Colo., the son of Conrad and Esther (Stark) Bauer. He married Barbara POUND on June 10, 1962 in Greeley, Colo. He is survived by his wife of Lyman; a daughter, Connie Lewis and her husband of Greeley; a son, Rob Bauer and his wife of Mitchell, Neb.; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a granddaughter.

BAUER, Rosalie
b. 21 Oct 1917 - Hastings, Nebraska
d. 29 Jul 2005 - Alliance, Nebraska
From Starherald Newspaper in Scottsbluff, NE - July 31, 2005
Burial will be in the Alliance Cemetery. Born to Henry C. and Anna (Phief) Bauer. On June 6, 1 she was united in marriage to Conrad E. SCHNELL in Harrisburg, Nebraska. Her survivors are her sons, Larry C. Schnell (and very special friend Shirley Rief), Harvey (Beverly) Schnell, and Roger (Dorothy) all of Alliance, daughters, Violet (Don) Colson of Alliance, Mardella (George) McFall of Lakeside, Rosemary (Dave) Woods of Manhattan, Kan., and Connie (Jim) Engelhaupt of Alliance, 23 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and eight great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother Herman Bauer of Sacramento, Calif., sister Edna Schnell of Alliance, half-brother Richard Bauer of Scottsbluff, half-sisters Virginia Schnell of Sturgis, S.D, Elnora Huber of Scottsbluff, Alvina Lehl of Hemingford, and Hermina Meyer of Portland, Ore., and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one daughter, one brother, one sister, one half-brother and one half sister.

BAUER, Roy, Sr.
b. 2 Feb 1900, Radium
d. 5 Jul 1988, Great Bend
From Hutchinson News
He married Katie GIPSON Sept. 8, 1928, at Larned. Survivors include: his wife; two sons, Roy Jr. and Kent; one brother, Vernon, Larned.

BAUER, Thelda Ruth - See Thelda Ruth Shank

BAUER, THEODORE "TED"
b. 18 Nov 1917 - Wilton, N.D.
d. 24 Apr 1991 - Bismarck, N.D.
From McLean County Journal
Funeral service was held in Turtle Lake with Rev. Orville Meth and Rev. Manuel Wolff officiating. Lyon Singer was organist and Gerald and Bonnie Mehrer sang a duet. Pallbearers were Harold Kittler, Reuben Mehrer, Walter Franke, Arnold Franke, Vernon Wolitarsky, and Herb Schlaht. Burial was in the Turtle Lake Cemetery. Born to Daniel and Katherine (Klein) Bauer. He married Ileen KLEIN on July 2, 1947 at Turtle Lake. Survivors include his wife: Ileen Bauer of Bismarck; 1 son and daughter-in-law: Dennis and Linda Bauer of Bismarck; 1 daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Dennis Dean of Lansford; 4 grandchildren; 1 brother and sister-in-law: Reuben and Phyllis Bauer of Turtle Lake. He was preceded in death by his parents and 1 infant sister.

BAUER, Walter W
b. 12 OCT 1921, Bazine,,Kansas
d. 5 JAN 1988, Russell,Russell,Kansas
Survived by wife, son William, dau. Sandra, bro. John, 3 sisters: Lola, Evelyn, Rosie.

BAUER, William R.
b. 8 Dec 1906, Lenore, Idaho
d. 14 Oct 1989, Topeka
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Dora A. KRAUSE, June 8, 1930, at Hays. She died April 29, 1988. Survivors include one son, Bill Jr.; three daughters: Judy Pratt, Louise McCord, and Grace Lewis; one sister, Gertrude Antweiler of Brush, Colo.

BAUERLE, Edna E. - See Edna E. Becker

BAUERLE, Roland V.
b. 10 May 1899, Leigh
d. 14 Jul 1982, Topeka
From Hutchinson News - Friday, July 16, 1982
He married Edna Esther BECKER April 6, 1930, at Hoisington. Survivors: widow; son, George; daughters, Flo Ann Christopher, and Kansa Faye Passow

BAUERLE, Edna E. - See Edna Becker

BAUERLE, Kansa F.
b. 29 Jan 1939 - Great Bend, Kansas
d. 20 Sep 20 2003 - Topeka,Kansas
From funeral card
Born to Roland and Edna (Becker) Bauerle. She married Richard E, PASSOW on Feb. 25, 1962, in Hoisington. Survivors include her husband, Richard E. Passow, Topeka; two sons, Brad S. Passow and Ryan E. Passow, both of Topeka; four grandchildren; a brother, George Bauerle, Simi Valley, CA; and a sister, Flo Ann Christopher, Topeka.
Officiating: Rev. John Domsch Organist: Terry Carlson Vocalistist: Rev. Glenn R. Bitter. Music: "Amazing Grace" and "The Lord's Prayer". Casket Bearers: Fred Harper, Raymond Deutsch, Armin Strecker; Gerald Lane, Wallace Mitchell, Cris Kramer Interment: Hoisington Cemetery, Hoisington, KS

BAUERLE, Roland V.
b. 10 May 1899 - Lehigh, Kansas
d. 14 Jul 1982 - Topeka, Kansas
From funeral card
Officiating: Rev. Garry Dassow Music: Mrs. Glenda Jahnke. Honorary Casket Bearers: Kyle & Derek Bauerle, Armin and Clarence Strecker; Dave Miller; Ryan Passow; Ray Deutsch; Chris Kramer; Herb Bitter; Vernon Skolaut Active Casket Bearers: Stan and Doug Christopher; Brad Passow; C.T. Morris; Billy Boldenow; Emanuel Miller Interment: Hoisington Cemetery, Hoisington, KS

BAUGHER, Arlene E.
b. 11 Apr 1916 - Holly, Colorado
d. 4 Sep 2004 - Salt Lake City, Utah
From Downey Patriot, California - Friday, Sept. 10, 2004
Her parents were Benjamin Harrison Stewart and Iva Baugher. Her first marriage was on 30 June 1939 to Clifford Adam FISHER, who died 25 Jan. Wynn is survived by sister fern (Arlene) RAISCH; son Stewart Fisher, daughter Kathy (Larry) PENROSE; 4 grandchildren, Michelle (ED) JARVIS, Michael (Kathy) PENROSE, Holly Ann (Chad) NUSS and Clifford FISHER, and 5 great grandchildren, Cameron and Mathew Jarvis, Adam and Sofia Penrose and Cecilia NUSS. Interment will be at Rose Hills Memorial Park.

BAUGHMAN, Melba I.
b. 3 Dec 1927 - Mitchell, Nebraska
d. 5 Feb 2007 - Gering, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 7 Feb 2007
Interment will be at the Mitchell Valley Cemetery. Melba was born Dec. 3, 1927, in Mitchell to John Milton "Milt" and Laura Leora (Jones) Baughman. She married Harold KELLER Aug. 12, 1951, in Mitchell. Survivors include her daughters, Kodie (Rick) Markheim of Gering, and Detta (Kevin) Hickox of Scottsbluff; grandchildren, Brian (Jodi) Markheim of Scottsbluff, Justin (Katie) Markheim of Kimball, and Aaron Hickox of Fort Collins, Colo.; great-grand-children, Paxton and Peyton Markheim of Scottsbluff; and brother, Bennie (Lois) Baughman of Mitchell. Her parents, her husband, and her brother Dale Baughman preceded her in death.

BAUM, Adam
b. 24 June 1859 - Brunnenthal, Russia
d. 29 Apr 1920 - Lilncoln, Nebraska
Kirchenbote Vol. 38 #32 5 Aug. 1920
He married Elsa M. LINKER on 22 Nov. 1879 and the Lord blessed this marriage with 2 sons and one daughter. In 1889, he left the old fatherland with his family and arrived in New York on 1 April. Two days after they landed his wife was taken from his side by death and alone he had to continue on his path in the new land with his children. He married Sophia BAUER on 13 Dec 1905. The Lord blessed this marriage with one son.

BAUM, Alvan
b. 9 Aug 1910 - Portland, Oregon
d. 19 Feb 1991 - Wapato, Oregon
From Obit
Born to Adam and Sophie (Bauer) Baum. He married Dorothy VIERLING at Wapato on Sept. 8, 1934. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Baum of Wapato; son, Dennis Baum of Wapato; two grandsons, Devin and Jason Baum and their mother, Connie Baum, all of Wapato; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Sunshine and Jim Smith of Whidbey Island; two sister-in-laws, Lillian Smith of Hermiston, OR and Merle Dietz of Bothell. Burial in Reservation Community Memorial Park west of Wapato.

BAUM, Anna Elisabeth
b. 26 Dec 1886 - Brunnenthal, Russia
d. 3 Jul 1964 - Billings, MT
Kirchenbote Vol. 82 #40 6 Aug 1964
Daughter of Adam Floth and Maria Katherina nee Becker. She married Jacob WALTER in Brunnenthal and came with him to this country in 1907 and lived first in Lincoln, NE, where he husband was taken from her side through death. In 1921, she married Jacob Baum.. Her second husband died in 1961. She leaves behind two sons: Adam Walter in Billings; and Edward in Ballantine; 2 daughters: Mrs. Paul Propp of Fairview; and Mrs. Lydia Kindsfather of Billings; 5 step-sons: Jack & Peter Baum of Long Beach, CA; Conrad Baum of Buffalo, WY; Wilhelm & George Baum of Worden; one step-daughter, Mrs. John Schneider in Billings; 29 grandchildren; 32 gt. grandchildren and other relatives.

BAUM, Anna K. - See Anna K. Schneider

BAUM, Anna Margaret - See Anna Margaret Petz

BAUM, Edward Carl
B. 5 Dec 1924 - Susank, Kansas
D. 18 Oct 1975 - Topeka, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
Survivors include brothers: Leo, Hoisington; Emil, Pueblo, Colo.; George, Anaheim, Calif.; Kenneth, Mt. Oreb, Ohio; Jake, Buena Park, Calif.; sisters: Mrs. Helen Wolford, Chanute; Mrs. Mary Mermis and Mrs. Hilda Jacobs, both of Gorham; Mrs. Rosie Thompson, Washington, Mo.; Mrs. Margaret Bissett, Liberal; Mrs. Viola Brown, Plainville; Mrs. Josephine Shreve, Manhattan; Mrs. Lydia Kaufman, Great Bend. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

BAUM, Henry
b. abt 1918 -Lincoln, Nebraska
d. 19 Mar 1983 - Billings, Nebraska
Billings Gazette, Billings, MT - Mar. 20, 1983
Son of Henry and Katherine Baum. On Nov. 15, 1928, he married Lydia OBLANDER in Billings. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Lawrence W. Baum of Phoenix, AZ; and Thomas L. Baum of Ballantine; two brothers, Sam Baum of 2229 Grand Ave., and Leo of 2811 Seventh Ave. N.; two sisters, Mrs. Lawrence (Marie) Puhr of Ballantine; and Mrs. C.R. (Bertha) Thomas of 2225 Louise Lane; 8 grandchildren; and 7 gt. grandchildren.

BAUM, Henry
b. 10 Oct 1906 - Au Gres, Nebraska
d. 29 Oct 1993 - Lincoln, Nebraska
Mitchell Index
Burial was held at the Mitchell Cemetery. Son of Henry and Katrina (Peltz) Baum, Sr. He married Christena MAUL in Mitchell. Surviving is his wife Christena, daughters and sons-in-law, Marlene and Bob Henkel of Scottsbluff and Dorothy and Lew Williams, Jr. of Ketchikan, AK; brothers Edward Baum of Mitchell and Theodore Baum of New York; a sister Mrs. Fred (Amelia) Rein of Gering; 5 grandchildren and 3 gt. grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and 2 brothers.

BAUM, JACOB
b. 5 Oct 1880 - Kukkus, Russia
d. abt Jun 1961- Lincoln, Nebraska
Kirchenbote Vol. 79 #38 20 July 1961
In 1898, he married Katherine Bell and they came to this country in 1907. His wife died in 1918 and in 1921 he married Anna Elisabeth WALTERS. He leaves behind his widow; 5 sons; one daughter; 2 stepsons; 2 stepdaughters; 16 grandchildren; 16 gt. grandchildren; and 3 brothers.

BAUM, Johannes
b. 21 Jan 1867 - Kukkus, Russia
d. 10 Apr 1959 - Lincoln, Nebraska
Kirchenbote Vol. 77 #30 28 May 1959
Son of Conrad Baum and his wife Anna Katherine Herstein. He married Anna Maria GRASS and God presented this marriage with 9 children, five of whom preceded the father in death. He came to America in 1907. His wife died in 1946. He leaves behind four children: Peter Baum of Richmond, CA; Mrs. Emma Kromberg, Mrs. Rose Steitz, and Mrs. Mollie Bukovich of Fresno; 18 grandchildren; 29 gt. grandchildren; and 1 gt. gt. grandchild and one sister: Mrs. Katie Klemm of Sanger and many beloved friends.

BAUM, John
b. 31 Oct 1911 - Lincoln, Nebraska
d. 26 Mar 2004 - Gering, Nebraska
Mitchell Index
Interment at West Lawn Cemetery in Gering. Son of Phillip and Anna Margaret (Peltz) Baum. On May 5, 1935, he married Minnie SIEB of Bayard at St. Paul's Evangelical Church in Mitchell. John is survivored include his wife, Minnie of 68 years; son, Lemoyne and wife Patricia Baum of Gering; daughter Kathleen and husband Vern Keller of Scottsbluff; granddaughter Shelly and husband Steven Hill of Goodyear, AZ; grandsons Scott Keller of Lincoln; Brett and Trent Keller of Scottsbluff; gt. granddaughter Ashley Hill and gt. grandson, Connor Hill, both of Goodyear, AZ; brother Reuben and wife Helen Baum of Gering; sisters Katherine Baum and Millie Buchhammer both of Scottsbluff. He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant daughter and brothers Phillip, Jr, Theodore Baum, brother-in-law Alex Buchhammer, and sister-in-law, Lucille Baum.

BAUM, John Albert
b. 19 Feb 1902 - Russia
d. 25 Sep 1990 - Minnetonka, MN
The Mobridge Tribune - Mobridge, SD, 3 Oct 1990
Born to John and Caroline (Walner) Baum in Russia. He was a small children when his family came to the U.S. In 1925, he married Ann NICKISCH in Mobridge where they made their home. His wife, Ann, died in 1953. Survivors include his daughter, Mrs. Walter (Lorraine) Haefner of Minnetonka; a granddaughter, Laurie Stimart of Minnetonka; a grandson, John Haefner of Minnetonka; three gt. grandchildren and a sister, Thresa Johnsen of Greeley, CO. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by four sisters, three brothers and his parents. Casket bearers were John Haefner, Albert Haefner, Ted Anderson, Don Baum, Bill Hardcastle Sr. and Norman Johnson. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery.

BAUM, Leo
b. abt 1918 - Ballatine, Montana
d. abt Aug 1987 - Billings, Montana
Billings Gazette, Billings, MT - Aug. 25, 1987
Son of Henry and Katherine Baum. Survivors include a daughter, Connie Butcher of Billings; two sisters, Marie Puhr of Ballantine and Bertha Thomas of Billings; and four grandchildren. Burial in Pleasantview Cemetery.

BAUM, Lydia - See Lydia Oblander

BAUM, Peter
b. 30 Jan 1908 - Lincoln, Nebraska
d. 14 Oct 2003 - Long Beach, California
Billings Gazette, Billings, MT
Born to Jacob and Katherine Margaret (Bell) Baum. He married Ella Lee AGEE on April 23, 1933, in Riverside. Peter is survived by his wife of 70 years; daughter, Amy (Ken) Pivernetz; four grandchildren: Debra Sandy, Lisa (Mike) Anthony, Kimberly (Dan) Felix; Jonathan Pivernetz; 5 gt. grandchildren; stepsister, Lydia Kindsfather of Laurel; sisters-in-law, Marie Baum, Martha Baum, both of Billings; Lydia Walters of Worden; Peter was preceded in death by his parents; stepmother, Anna Elisabeth (Floth) Walters; daughter, Margaret Lee Sandy; three sisters, Katherine who died in infancy; Betty Enders, Esther Schneider, four brothers: Jack, Conrad, Bill, George; step-sisters, Mary Propp, Frieda Walters; stepbrother, Adam Walters. Entombment in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Long Beach.

BAUM, Maria - See Maria Holstein

BAUM, Ollie Mildred
b. 13 Nov 1893 - Wilson, Kansas
d. 4 Nov 1982 - Russell, Kansas
From funeral card
Daughter of Harvey and Hattie (Stone) Baum. On Sept. 2, 1914, she was united in marriage to Harry F. SHAW at Wilson, KS, and this union was blessed with two sons, Kenneth and Meredith. Her husband, Harry, died Dec. 18, 1966. She was also preceded in death by one son, Kenneth. Those who survive to mourn her passing include one son, M.CD. (Red) Shaw of Russell; one brother, Wendell Baum, Denver, CO; two sisters, Mrs. Lois Hollingsworth, Denver, CO; and Mrs. Verna Preble, Tampa, FL; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Clergy: Rev. Albert Rymph Organist: Mrs. Herbert Michaelis Soloist: C. Byrne Wood. Music: "Goin' Home" and "In My Father's House Are Many Mansions". Casket Bearers: Ralph Tittel, Bernard Thielen, Vernon Morgenstern, Henry A. Bender, John Mills, Robert L. Turner. Interment: Wilson City Cemetery - Wilson, KS

BAUM, Phillip
b. 8 Jul 1885 - Kukkus, Russia
d. 27 Nov 1948- Lincoln, Nebraska
Kirchenbote Vol. 67 #8 23 Dec. 1948
Son of Johannes Baum and Susanna Maria Debus. In 1903, he came to America. He married Anna Margaretha PELZ on 4 Feb. 1909 in Standish, MI. Those mourning his sudden departure are his widow, Anna Margaretha Baum, four sons, John and Theodor in Gering; Philip and Reuben still at home; two daughters, Katharina still at home; and Mrs. Amelia Buchhammer in Scottsbluff; three grandchildren; five brothers: Andreas, Conrad, and Wilhelm in Michigan; Jakob in Montana; and Heinrich in Gering; one sister in Omsk, Russia; as well as other relatives and friends.

BAUM, Robert Andrew
b. 3 Feb 1928 - Topeka, Kansas
d. 11 Nov 1985 - Topeka, Kansas
Topeka Capital Journal - Nov. 12, 1985
Son of Ralph and Elizabeth Kaberline Baum. He was married to Helen TAYLOR May 17, 1948, in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include three sons, Robert Baum, Jr.; Timothy Baum; and Mark Baum, all of Topeka; two daughters, Kathleen Schleuder, Auburn; and Suzanne Powell, Wakarusa; his father, Ralph Baum, Topeka; a brother, Joseph Baum, Topeka; a sister, Rosemary Hackett, Topeka; and 12 grandchildren. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery.

BAUM, Theodore
b. 4 Mar 1915 - Lincoln, Nebraska
d. 30 Jan 1997 - Lincoln, Nebraska
Mitchell Index
Born to Phillip and Anna Margaret (Peltz) Baum. On May 21, 1939, he married Lydia SCHWARTZKOP in Mitchell. Survivors include his wife, Lydia, of Mitchell; son, Jerry Baum of Holyoke, CO; daughter Nancy and husband Ron Reeves of Glendale, AZ; granddaughter Heather (Reeves) and husband Kevin Goshow of Glendale, AZ; brothers John and Reuben of Gering; sisters Katherine Buchhammer of Scottsbluff; Amelia Baum of Gering. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother Phillip, Jr.

BAUM, Theodor Adam
b. 12 May 1918 - Portland, Oregon
d. 5 Feb 1931 - Portland, Orgeon
Kirchenbote Vol 49 #13 26 Mar. 1931
Son of Heinrich Baum and his wife Anna Margarete nee Schlotthauer. He is painfully mourned and missed by his loving parents, one brother, two sisters and many relatives and friends, who all most deeply feel his early departure.

BAUMBACH, Rosa
b. 8 Jan 1886 - Parkston, South Dakota
d. 1 Jan 1974 - Lodi, California
From Pacific Union Recorder, February 11, 1974, page 7
Survivors: Son, William BAUMBACH; 2 grandsons, 6 great-grandchildren, a great-great-grandchild
Comments: - Rosa was the daughter of Henry REISWIG/ Elizabeth TEBELIUS. Her first husband was Abraham BAUMBACH.

BAUMGARTNER, Albert P.
b. 31 Oct 1927 - Brush, Colorado
d. 20 Oct 2003 - Greeley, Colorado
From Greeley Tribune, Greeley, Colorado - 10-22-03
Born to Pete and Katheryn (Spreier) Baumgartner. On June 27, 1948, he married Katherine MAY in Fort Morgan. She died Oct. 27, 2001. Survivors are three sons, Daniel Albert Baumgartner of Milliken and Steven Ray Baumgartner and Ricky Lee Baumgartner, both of Greeley; a sister, Elzine Covey of Fort Morgan; two brothers, Rynold and Richard Baumgartner, both of Burley, Idaho; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. His mother his father and stepmother Mollie Baumgartner and a sister, Betty Fontenot, are deceased. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens,

BAUMGARTNER, Esther A. - See Esther A. Hauf

BAUMGARTNER, Linda - See Linda Souders

BAVENDICK, Bradley F.
b. 10 Nov 1961 - Casper, Wyoming
d. 29 March 2003 - Bismarck
From Bismarck Tribune
Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Bismarck. Son of Franklin J. and Joanne (Meyer) Bavendick. He traveled through Europe with friends and met the love of his life, Gabriella, who was from Venezuela. Therefore, he spent considerable time with her and her family in Venezuela. Brad is survived by his parents, Frank and Joanne Bavendick, Bismarck; his brother and sister-in-law, Greg and Eileen, Bismarck; his sister and brother-in-law, Kelli and Jeff Herman, Bismarck; and his nephew, Kyle Herman, currently attending North Dakota State University at Fargo. Brad was preceded in death by his grandparents, Frank and Lydia Bavendick, and Edwin and Wilma Meyer; and a nephew, Tyler Joel Herman.

BAVENDICK, Lydia - See Lydia Schmierer

BAXTER, Kelvin D.
b. 12 Jun 1910 - Gorham, Kansas
d. abt 1889 - Russell, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection*
Born to William and Leona (Dwyer) Baxter. He married Juanita Della RUFF on May 15, 1932 at Russell. Survivors: wife of the home; son, Dennis of Russell; daughters, Juania Ball, of Dallas, TX; and Karen Kaps of La Habra, CA; 6 grandchildren and 7 gt. grandchildren. Burial in the Russell City Cem.

BAXTER, Luella Mable
b. 26 Jan 1918, near Gage Okla
d. 10 Dec 1999, Gage, Okla
Parents were O. J. and Mabel (Williams) Baxter. On January 8, 1938, she married Loris Leon SHAFER at Gage. He preceded her in death on September 21, 1981. On May 1, 1982, she married Howard Eugene STAHLMAN at Gage. He preceded her in death on June 15, 1997. She was also preceded in death by her parents, a brother, a sister and two brothers-in-law. Luella is survived by a son, Jim; a daughter, Delores; three stepsons, Larry, Clinton and Phillip; a sister, Katy Wolfington; a sister-in-law, Dorothy Sayers.

BAY, Alex H.
b. 7 Sep 1907 - Lucas, Kansas
d. 20 Feb 1994 - Wilson, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
Son of Reinhold and Anna (Keller) Bay. He married Elsie Kathryn STEINLE on August 23, 1940, at Topeka. She died November 9, 1980. Survivors include one daughter, Kathryn Anschutz of Yates Center; two brothers, Victor and David, both of Russell; three sisters, Pauline Kerbs and Helen Koksal, both of Russell; and Alvina Nachtigall of Salina; and two grandchildren. Burial in Dorrance City Cemetery, Dorrance.

BAY, Alexander
b. 8 Aug 1879 - Dreispitz, Russias
d. 31 Oct 1965 - Shattuck, Oklahoma
From Glenn Mueller Collection
Son of Andrew Bay. In 1904 he was united in marriage with Marie Katherine SCHOENHALS. This union was blessed with 6 children, two daughters and four sons. Mrs. Bay preceded her beloved husband in death on Feb. 12, 1965. Two sons, David and Harry, also preceded their father in death, David in 1918 and Harry in 1950. Mr. Bay is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Gottfred Kelln of Ferndale, WA; Mrs. Henry Schoenhals of Follett, TX; two sons, Alex Bay and Willie Bay both of Shattuck; one brother, Jake Bay of Winnipeg, Canada; and one sister, Mrs. Mary Quindt of Ellindale, MN; 19 grandchildren; 23 gt. grandchildren.

BAY, David
b. 18 Sep - Russell County, Kansas
d. 26 Aug 1995 - Wichita, Kansas
From funeral card
Son of Reinholdt and Anna (Keller) Bay. On May 5, 1929, was united in marriage to Edith Olinda STRECKER. To this union was born one daughter, Patricia. He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers, Alex and Edwin. Survivors are his wife, Edie of the home in Russell; daughter Patty Lappin and her husband Jerry of Salina, KS; one grandson Paul Lappin. Other survivors are a brother, Victor Bay of Russell, 3 sisters: Pauline Kerbs and Helen M. Koksal both of Russell and Elvina Nachtigall of Salina, a number of other relatives and a host of friends. Clergy: Rev. Glenn Tombaugh Organist: Eileen Vladar Solist: Norma Jean Cook Music: "Amazing Grace" and "How Great Thou Art" - soloist. Music: "What a Friend We Have In Jesus" and "Holy Spirit, Faithful Guide" - congregational hymns. Casket Bearers: David Godyear, Lawrence Ochs, Jerry E. Driscoll, Bob Cook, Derril Castor, Terry Morris. Interment: Russell City Cemetery - Russell, KS

BAY, Edwin
b. 7 Apr 1913 - Lucas, Kansas
d. 7 Apr 1992 - Russell, Kansas
From funeral card
Son of Reinhold and Anna (Keller) Bay. To cherish his memories are his wife, Dorothy of the home; a son and daughter-in-law, Darrell and Ann Bay of College Station, TX; a granddaughter, Laura Bay of College Station; three brothers, David, Alex and Victor, all of Russell; three sisters, Pauline and Helen Koksal, both of Russell and Elvinia Nachigall of Salina. (Spouse - Dorothy Kaufman) Clergy: Rev. Michael Fibranz Soloist: Milt Ginther Organist: Eileen Vladar. Casket Bearers: Ronnie Krug, Jim Lacy, Milton Fabian, Dave Mai, Gary Bowser, Rick Thacker. Honorary Casket Bearers: Clarence Wagner, Rolland Ehrlich, Vernon Morgenstern, Don Wolfe, M.D. Shaw, Paul Dumler Interment: St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Russell, KS

BAY, Elsie- See Elsie Steinle

BAY, Pauline
b. 21 Sep 1901 - Dreispitz, Russia
d. 26 Dec 12995 - Russell, Kansas
From Freida Karst Collection
Daughter of Reinhold and Anna (Keller) Bay. She grew up in Russia, coming to the U.S. in 1913. She married Christian KERBS June 14, 1919, at Wichita. He died March 17, 1991. Survivors are one daughter, Ruth Damron of Russell; one brother, Vic Bay of Russell; two sisters, Alvina Nighengale of Salina; and Helen Koksal of Russell; two grandchildren; four gt. grandchildren; and two gt. gt. grandchildren. Burial in the church cemetery.

BAY, Victor
b. 21 Apr 1911 - Dorrance, Kansas
d. 2 Apr 1995 - Hays, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
His parents were Reinhold and Anna (Keller) Bay. He married Mary K. RASSETTE on April 21, 1940, in Russell. He is survived by his wife, Mary, of the home in Russell; his son, Robert Bay of Greensboro, NC; four grandchildren; and four gt. grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters, Helen Koksal of Russell and Elvina Nachtigall of Salina. Burial will be in the Russell City Cemetery.

BEACH, F. Leonard
Family from Hoffnungstal, Russia
b.12 July 1917 - Denver, Colorado
d.22 Jan 1998 - Denver, Colorado
From Newspaper Clipping
Submitted by Cindy Boone
He married Marian MOINE, 1941. Son of Frederick and Flora Bramkamp Bitsch. Frederick is the son of Frederick and Dorothea Hilt Bitsch of Hoffnungstal, Russia.

BEAHM, Lydia - See Lydia Krug

BEALBY, Mildred A.
b. 13 Jan 1906 - Ellsworth County, Kansas
d. 17 Sep 2003 - Osborne, Kansas
From Ellsworth Independent/Reporter - Thursday, September 2, 2003
Her husband Reginald H. "Reg" SCHULTZ, died in 1979. Survivors include two sons: Rex and Roger, both of Osborne; a sister, Genevieve Petitjean of Brookville; five grandchildren; 15 grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Burial was in Natoma Cemetery

BEAN, Amelia - See Amelia Bender

BEAN, Juanita
b. 30 Nov 1929, Waldo
d. 10 Aug 1998, Hayes, Kansas
Survivors include her husband, Louis P. EHRLICH; two sons, Leslie and Melvin; two brothers, Oscar and Olin Bean; a sister, Irene Whitmer.

BEAN, Orlin O.
b. 24 Apr 1908 - Waldo, Kansas
d. 15 June 1984 - Murray, Utah
He married Amelia BENDER on May 17, 1931, Waldo. She died October 20, 1979.

BEAR, Gladys
B. 27 Dec 1908 - Hopewell, Kansas
D. 23 Jul 1994 - Tacoma, Washington
From Newspaper Clipping
Daughter of Solomon Edgar and Emma Alice Grunder Bear. She married Glen D. TROUTMAN Nov. 20, 1935, at Kinsley. He died May 8, 1959. Survivors include one nephew, George Reeves; three nieces, Helen Canfield, Mary Fox, and Diana Bradford.

BEAR, Lee
b. 4 DEC 1907, Russell,Russell,Kansas
d. 10 MAR 1994, Russell,Russell,Kansas,
Son of Charles W. and Ruth Diller Sheaffer Bear. Survivors include dau: Kay, bro, Myrl Bear, Sisters: Ethel and May. Preceded in death by 2 bros. Dean Bear, Lloyd Bear, and a sister, Olive.

BEAR, Mary
b. 1 May 1916 - Russell, Kansas
d. 1 March 2004 - Russell, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Thursday, March 4, 2003
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alex (FUNK), in 1968. Survivors include several cousins, nieces and nephews. Graveside inurnment will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Russell City Cemetery.

BEART, Kathrine Spade - See Kathrine Giest

BEBERMEYER, Emma Louise
b. 16 Dec 1888, Hawk Point, Mo
d. 21 Nov 1980, Scott City
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Fred KRAUSE, May 16, 1918, at Abilene. He died Oct. 30, 1966. Survivors: sons: Stanley, Arlington, VA.; Paul, Scott City; Merle, Plains; daughter: Mrs. Warren (Ruth) Krause, Sutton, Neb.; brothers: Elmer Bebermeyer, Garden City; Oliver Bebermeyer, Abilene; Orian Bebermeyer, Santa Ana, Calif.

BECHTHOLD, Betty Ann - See Betty Ann Price

BECHTHOLD, Faultine H.
b. 27 Dec 1879 - Miltown, South Dakota
d. 21 Jul 1967
From North Pacific Union Gleaner, published Spokane, WA, - 29 Jan 1968
In 1900 he was married to Amelia VERNER who preceded him in death in1924. Seven children from this union survive him: William BECHTHOLD of Lodi, CA; Albert BECHTHOLD of Lowden, WA; Mrs. George (Alma) SPAULDING, Fort Collins, CO; Alfred BECHTHOLD of Sacramento, CA; Mrs. Edwin (Irene) McLENDON of Lakeside, CA; Mrs. Devillo (Alyce) COOKENMASTER of Mesa, AZ; Val BECHTHOLD of Richmond, CA. He married Maria STROH in 1925 who also preceded him in death in 1950. He leaves 8 step-children from this marriage. Other survivors: brother, Henry BECHTHOLD of Harvey, ND; sister, Elizabeth ERICKSON of Stockton, CA; 11 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren.

BECHTHOLD, Henry
b. abt 1832
d. 25 Mar 1907 - Baden, Ont.
From Herald of Truth, April 1907
Was twice married, his first wife, Elizabeth GRODY, with whom he had four children, and of whom three survive, died about ten years ago. About three years ago he was married to Elizabeth STRICKLER who survives him.

BECHTHOLD, Johann Philipp
b. 15 Mar 1808 - Alt Donhof, Russia
d. Russia
Submitted by Arliss Hoskins
Married Maria Barbara SELL b1813 Russia, d Russia.

BECHTHOLD, John
b. 2 Oct 1914 - Beiseker, Alberta
d. 27 Apr 1998 - Foothills Hospital
From Putney, Past & Present, April 27, 1998
John was predeceased by his wife Lorna in 1996. He is survived by his son Larry (Diane); grandchildren, Hugh (Leanne), Jeff (Carolyn), Leigh-Ann (Oliver); great-grandsons, Benjamin and Alexander; and numerous other relatives.

BECHTHOLD, Katherine
b. abt 1886 - Crimea, South Russia
d. 1 Dec 1973 - Armstrong, B.C. Canada
From Armstrong Advertizer (?), B.C., Canada
She received her education in the Crimea and was married there in 1905. The Bechtolds came to Canada in 1910, settling in Alberta. Mr. Bechtold pre-deceased his wife in 1966. Mrs. Bechtold and the late Mrs. Charlotte Schwartz, who died only a week prior to Mrs. Bechtold's passing, were life-long friends. They lived together in Russia, were next-door neighbors in Alberta. She is survived by sons Fred and George of Armstrong; Irvine of Edmonton and Roy of Calgary, Alta; daughters Emma (Mrs. A. Reimche), Armstrong; Ida (Mrs. T. N. Wood), Irvine, Alta; Mrs. Anne Schulz, New Westminster; Sylvia (Mrs. F. W. Taylor, Victoria; Elly (Mrs. J. O. McKenzie), Surrey; Ethel (Mrs. D. R. Turner), Aldersyde, Alta; also 31 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Interment in Armstrong Cemetery.

BECHTHOLD, Katherine - See Katherine Tebelius

BECHTHOLD, Konrad
b. 13 Jun 1844 - Alt-Freudental, SR
d. 17 Apr 1916 - Stanley County, South Dakota
From Heritage Review - 23 January 1993 - DEP May 1916 Nr 2188
Married Christina CHRISTMANN in 1865. 11 children - 10 sons, 1 daughter. Died 17 April 1916, Stanley County, South Dakota. Buried 19 April 1916. Survivors: 8 sons, 1 daughter, 2 brothers, Karl and Wilhelm. Immigrated 1889

BECHTHOLD, Leona - See Leona Mays

BECHTHOLD, Louise - See Louise Reiswig

BECHTHOLD, Mary Katherine - See Mary Katherine Stroh

BECHTHOLD, Mary
b. 1879 - Milltown, South Dakota
d. 12 Dec 1961 - Lodi, California
From Pacific Union Recorder, February 12, 1962
Survivors: son, Ben; daughters, Mrs. Hulda LOBELL, Mrs. Bertha OSGOOD; 3 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; brother, Henry BECHTHOLD, sisters, Faultine BECHTHOLD, Mrs. Elizabeth ERICKSON, Mrs. Rosa WEIS
(Note: Faultine Bechthold is listed as a sister in the obituary, which is incorrect, he was Mary's brother)

BECK, Amelia
b. 21 Feb 1893 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 25 Jan 1970- - Logan County, Kansas
From funeral card
Daughter of George and Maria K. Beck (nee Ehrlich). On July 12, 1914, she was united in marriage to Emanuel BOXBERGER in St. John Lutheran Church, Russell. There were 7 children born to this marriage. In September of 1962, her husband preceded her in death. To remember and treasure her memory are 6 children, Mrs. Ferdinand (Tabea) Dumler, Russell; Mrs. Russell (Irene) Ehrlich, Great Bend; Leo E. Boxberger, Oakley, Kansas; Clarence Boxberger, Russell; Mrs. Otto (Rosie) Niedens, Hoisington, Kansas; and Mrs. Marvin (Dorothy) Niedens, Denver, Colo.; 17 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, and one brother, Fred Brack, of Russell, and many other near relatives and friends. Preceding her in death also were a son, Elmer Boxberger, in 1968; one sister Mary Dumler; one grandson, Stanley Niedens, and a great-grandson, Douglas Goodheart.
Clergy: Vicar Evans of Great Bend, KS Organist: Mrs. Howard Vladar Quartette: Ferd Niedenthal, Howard Vladar, Rudy Parker, Ed Sewell Music: "How Great Thou Art" and "Praise to the Lord the Almighty". Casket Bearers: Ronald, Ardean, and Michael Boxberger; Adolph & Calvin Dumler; and Armin Strecker. Interment: Russell City Cemetery - Russell, KS

BECK, Catherine Margaret - See Catherine Margaret Deines

BECK, Frederick
b. 24 Sep 1894 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 14 Nov 1976 - Hays, Kansas
From funeral card
Son of George and Marie (Ehrlich) Beck. On Jan. 7, 1915, he was united in marriage to Catherine Margaret DEINES at Russell and this union was blessed with two children, Raymond and Lorene. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Margaret, who died on June 3, 1974; two sisters: Mary K. Dumler and Mollie Boxberger, and several step-brothers and step-sisters. Survivors include his children: Raymond G. Beck and Mrs. M.M. (Lorene) Hardin, both of Russell; 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren, several other relatives and friends. Clergy: Rev. Herman Frerichs Organist: Eileen Vladar Vocalist: Dottie Dumler and E.H. Sewell. Music: "He Leadeth Me" and "Lead Me Gently Home Father". Casket Bearers: Harold & Everett Dumler; Bill Craven, Don Wolfe, Ralph R. Rhyne, and Armin Strecker. Interment: St. John Lutheran Cemetery - Russell, KS

Beck, Gladys Maria
b. Jan 8, 1912, Hollis, Okla
d. Sep 13, 1993, Darrouzett, Texas
NWO, Sep 16, 1993
Daughter of Clarence and Myrtle Beck. Gladys married Roy Puckett in Armarillo. Roy died March 1956. Gladys married Henry Goode in 1966 in Albuquerque. Henry died Nov 27, 1986. Gladys married Henry Peil of Darrouzett on Nov 14, 1993. Gladys is survived by her husband.

BECK, Henry V.
b. 5 Jul 1920, Colby
d. 11 May 1986, Topeka
From Hutchinson News - Monday, May 12, 1986
He married L. Jeanne STEPHENSON May 31, 1942, at Larned. Survivors: wife; son, Steven; daughters, Mrs. Sandra Terril; sister, Mrs. Lena Novak.

BECK, Joan Ann
b. 4 Aug 1935 - Brush, Colorado
d. 19 Feb 2007 - Carthage, Missouri
From Information furnished - Friday, February 23, 2007
Mrs. Cordaway was born Aug. 4, 1935 in Brush to William and Martha (Hoffman) Beck. Mrs. Cordaway is survived by her two daughters, Stephanie Klang of Fidelity, Mo., and Linda Cordaway of Joplin, Mo.; a son, David Cordaway of Carthage; two sisters, Phyllis Claver of Sterling and Karen Beck of Fort Morgan; two brothers, William Beck of Wiggins and Do