WENDLER, Anna Elizabeth b. 1855
d. 9 Jan 1946
Married Conrad DREHER. 10 children: Catherine (Dreher) Bollig, Paul Dreher, John Dreher, Agatha (Dreher) Rohr, Christine (Dreher) Dinges, Clemintina (Dreher) (Hertel) Vonlintel, Dorothy (Dreher) Krannawitter, Martin Dreher, Joe C. Dreher, Conrad Dreher.

WENDLING, Amanda G.
b. 5 May 1887, Halstead
d. 20 Apr 1982, Minneola
From Hutchinson News
She married Otto F. KLEIN at Halstead. He died in 1935. Survivors: sisters, Marguerite Alexander, Wichita; Frances Bradley, LaJunta,Colo.

WENGER, Elva E. - See Elva E. Yost

WENGER, Gladys - See Gladys Koehn

WENGER, Harry D.
b. 25 Jan 1911 - Moundridge, Kansas
d. 29 Nov 2002 - Moundridge, Kansas
From Newton Kansan - December 3, 2002
He was born Jan. 25, 1911, in Moundridge, to Frank H. and Anna (Dyck) Wenger. He married Gladys KOEHN Aug. 9, 1936, in Scott City. She survives of Moundridge. Other survivors include: four sons, Franklin Wenger and Carl Wenger of Moundridge, Waldon Wenger of Wichita, and Lee Wenger of Sylvia; a daughter, Grace Wenger of Texhoma, Okla.; two brothers, Paul Wenger of Louisville, Ga., and Ervy Wenger of Walnut Hill, Fla.; five sisters, Elda Koehn and Grace Diller, both of Montezuma, Ruth Johnson and Josephine Jantz, both of Moundridge, and Edith Ensz of Center, Colo.; two half-brothers, John Wenger of Walnut Hill, and Glen Wenger of Faunsdale, Ala.; four half-sisters, Verna Schmidt of Macon, Miss.; Vesta Peters of Walnut Hill, Mary Ann Nikkel of Louisville, Ga., and Martha Koehn of Bowersville, Ga.; a step-brother, Maynard Peters of Louisville, Ga.; a step-sister, Alice Dyck of Hesston; 17 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren. He also was preceded in death by: a son, Galen Wenger; and two sisters, Alice Miller and Margaret Wenger. Burial was in the Meridian Church cemetery in rural Hesston.

WENGER, Josephine M.
b. 17 Jul 1917, Russell
d. 17 Feb 1992, Russell
From Newspaper Clipping
Daughter of Andrew and Susanna Dauber Wenger. Married Caesar NUSS April 6, 1950, Russell. He survives
wth sister, Frances Wolverton, Corpus Christi,Texas; brother, Lawrence Wenger, Holyrood.

WENICK, Friedrich
b. 7 Jun 1841 - Holstein, Volga
d. 17 Dec 1926 - Bison, Kansas
From Heritage Review, Vol. 34, No. 1, March 2004 - 1369
In 1863 married Katherina Elisabeth Herbel (d. 1904 Woodbine, KS). 9 children - 2 sons and 7 daughters. Survivors: 1 son, Friedrich (Can), 3 dau: Marie Elisabeth Muller (Can), Maria Katharina Riffel (Kearny, KS), Eva Schwindt (Bison, KS). Imm 1899 Hillsboro, KS

WENTZ, Luella
b. 12 Aug 1916 - Goodrich, North Dakota
d. 18 Apr 1996 - Goodrich, North Dakota
From "Fargo Final Edition", p. a10 - Sunday, April 23, 1996
ADAM, Luella (WENTZ) REISWIG
Burial in Goodrich. She married John REISWIG in 1933. He died in 1945. She married Alfred ADAM Jan. 7, 1950, in McClusky, N.D. He died in 1993. She is survived by two sons, Duane Reiswig and Tim Adam, both Lodi, Calif.; a daughter Jonnie Grosshans, Herald, Calif.; a stepson, Alfred Adam, Boston; a stepdaughter, Sand Haux, Chaseley, N.D.; two brothers, Floyd, Torrance, Calif., Clarence, Largo, Fla.; a sister Mildred Barr, Dickinson, N.D.; and one grandchild.

WERNER, Frieda
b. 19 Dec 1909 - Russia
d. 26 Aug 2001 (Sunday) - Sheboygan, Wisconsin
From Sheboygan Press, WI.
Daughter of the late John and Julia Werner.  She came to the United States in 1911, as a 2-year-old. In 1931, she married Dennis KINNEY in Sheboygan. He preceded her in death on July 3, 1965.  Survivors include her daughter, Shirley (William) Adelhelm, and her son, Dennis Kinney; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and a special niece, Edith (John) Orlenko.  Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers. Burial will take place at Sunrise Memorial Gardens.

WERNER, Gladys Eleanor - See Gladys Issinghoff

WERNER, Miriam
d. 29 May 1895 - Milton, South Dakota
d. 25 Feb 1986 - Calgary, Canada
From Canadian Adventist Messenger, May 1986
REISWIG, Miriam (WERNER) - She emigrated to Canada in 1912, and on February 17, 1914, she was united in marriage to Robert REISWIG in Armstrong, B.C. Survivors: Daughter, Elsie JONES; Son, Calvin REISWIG; 3 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters.. Laid to rest in the Rockyview Garden of Peace Cemetery.

WERSCHKE, Ella E.
b.  11 Nov 1914 - Blue Hill, Nebraska
d.  2 Feb 2002 - Colorado Springs, Colorado
From Greeley Tribune,,Greeley, Colorado. 02-06-02
Daughter of Theodore and Matilda (Schultz) Werschke. On April 11, 1936, she married David D. WEIMER in Lamar. He died in August 1998. Survivors are a daughter, Jeanette Prather; a son, Robert Weimer; a sister, Esther Schultz of Fort Collins; a brother, Eric Werschke of Greeley and Ewald Werschke of Palisade, Neb.; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. An infant son, two sisters and three brothers are deceased. Interment will be in the Eaton Cemetery.

WERTENBERGER, Berneice M. Schultz - See Berneice Quinn

WERTH, Elizabeth A. Betty
b. 18 Oct 1936 - Ness City, Kansas
d. 10 Sep 2003 - Hays, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, September 11, 2003
Daughter of Theodore and Adelaide Leiker Werth. On May 10, 1955, she married Kennth F. WEIGEL at Hays. He survives. Other survivors include: three sons, Terry, Perry and Tim, all of Hays; a daughter, Linda Leiker, Hays; three brothers, Arthur, Wichita, and Alfred and Orville, both of Hutchinson; a sister, Ruby Augustine, Hays; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Hays.

WERTH, Harry J.
b. 14 Jun 1920 - Schoenchen, Kansas
d. 23 Oct 2004 - Victoria, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, October 24, 2004
Son of Anton and Catherine Zimmerman Werth. On Sept. 10, 1946, he married Lucille WASINGER at Hays. She survives. Other survivors include: a son, James, Grand Island, Neb.; a daughter, Kathy Powers, Littleton, Colo.; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four brothers and four sisters. Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery.

WERTH, Juletta Dolores
b. 27 Feb 1917 - Schoenchen, Kansas
d. 13 Feb 2007 - Salina, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Thursday, February 15, 2007
Mrs. Werth was born Feb. 27, 1917, in Schoenchen, the daughter of Alex B. and Bernadine (Werth) Werth.. She married Alfred WERTH on Sept. 1, 1936, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Schoenchen. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred, in 1986; a son, Wayne Joseph; a daughter, Stella Ann Werth; five sisters, Louise Pfeifer, Isabell Basgall, Teckla Staab, Lucille Giebler and Florence Giebler; and a brother, Felix Werth. Survivors include a son, Keith and wife Debbie of Gypsum; two daughters, Frances Riddle of Wichita and LaDonna Kasparek and husband Bob of Broadview Hts., Ohio; a brother, Leonard Werth of Arlington, Va.; a sister, Leona Mayfield of Eagle Rock, Mo.; 10 grandchildren, Michael Riddle and wife Marnita of Melbourn, Australia, Cathy Boaz and husband Karl of Salina, Mark Riddle of Salina, Theresa Clark and husband Jason of Hays, Cindy Turner and husband David of Salina, Lori Ann Walchanowicz and husband Pete of Garfield Hts., Ohio, Leo Szczepanski and wife Sue of Garfield, Larry Szczepanski and wife Sharri of Grafton, Ohio, Brian Werth and wife Lori of McPherson, and Misty Werth of Great Bend; 15 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Salina.

WERTH, Rosemary
b. 27 Jan 1927 - Ellis, Kansas
d. 20 Mar 2004 - Great Falls, Montana
From Hays Daily News - Thursday, March 25, 2004
Born to Pauline and Fidelis Werth. She married Julius Pfeifer on May 19, 1953, in Hays. Survivors include her husband; a son, Glenn Pfeifer; four daughters, Charlene Droste, Lawrence, Sharon Fetters, Helena, Mont., Cindy Askelson, Great Falls, and Tami Berkram, Cut Bank; a brother, Richard Werth, Hays; 10 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Burial in Crown Hill Cemetery.

WERTH, Tillie - See Tillie Reiswig

WESCHENFELDER, Robert
b. 17 Jul 1940 - Billings, Montana
d. 4 Jun 2006 - Park City, Montana
From Billings Gazette, Billings, MT - 6 Jun 2006
Submitted by Henry L. Schmick
Surviving relatives included his sister, Joyce Krueger, brother Fred Weschenfelder and their children, Bonnie, Fred, Julie, Kathy, Michelle; also along the path were his aunts, Elizabeth, Emily, Loretta; uncle Dave and his cousins Wayne and Janna Hertzler, with whom he spent his final days. Preceding him and there to greet him were his parents, Fred and Mary Weschenfelder.

WESSEL, Julius
b.  abt 1931
d.  22 Oct 2001
From Sheboygan Press

WEST, Grace P.
B. 17 Apr 1918 - Rush Center, Kansas
D. 8 Aug 1991 - La Crosse, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
Daughter of Jade and Myrtle (Albright) West. On October 11, 1939, she was united in marriage to Ed REIFSCHNEIDER at Nekoma, Kansas. To this union four children were born, two sons and two daughters. Survivors include her husband, Ed of La Crosse; one son, Glenn; two daughters, Betty Wenker and Wilma Smith; one sister, Fern Lohrey of La Crosse. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Dale Dean in 1949, three sisters, Edna Liggett, Elsie Fischer, and Alma Sackrider, and one brother, Frank West. Burial was in the La Crosse City Cemetery.

WESTERMAN, Mary Katherine Natale McEvoy - See Mary Katherine Yost

WESTHUSIN, Nell R
b. 29 Jan 1909, Rooks COunty
d. 16 Apr 1989, Wichita
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Reinhardt LAUBHAN. He preceded her in death. Survivors: brother, Thomas J. Westhusin, Plainville; sister, Dorothy Lille, Mesa, AZ.

WESTMORE, Molly Nuss - See Molly Ibe

WESTOVER, Mae P. - See Mae P. Albrecht

WESTPAHL, Esther
b.  24 Sep 1917 - Sheboygan, Wisconsin
d.  18 Jan 2002 - Sheboygan, Wisconsin
From Obituary
She was the daughter of the late George and Anna (Thimm) Westpahl. On Dec. 29, 1937 she was united in marriage to Henry KNAUS at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church. Her husband passed away on Oct. 17, 1983. Esther is survived by two sons, Henry (Barbara) Knaus, John Knaus; two grandsons, Robert (Lori) Knaus and Dr. Steven (Susan) Knaus; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers.

WESTPHALEN, Joyce
b. 15 Jan 1932 - Scribner, Nebraska
d. 28 Jan 2006 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld , Scottsbluff, NE - 31 Jan 2006
Interment will be at the Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff. Born to Phillip and Grace (Dahl) Westphalen.. She married Floyd R. SCHANAMAN Feb. 18, 1951, in Scottsbluff. They had six children. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Dan (Jolene) Schanaman of Tempe, Ariz., Douglas (Donna) Schanaman of Gering, Rick Schanaman of Gering, Randall Schanaman of Mitchell, Rory (Chris) Schanaman of Scottsbluff; daughter and son-in-law, Deanna Schanaman and Gabe Chavez of Denver; grandchildren, Corey (Lisa) Schanaman of Kimball, and Christie (Dustin) Spencer of Loveland, Colo., Cassandra, Dustin, and James Johannsen of Denver, Chantz Schanaman of Tempe, Allie Schanaman of Scottsbluff; and seven great-grandchildren; sister, Phyllis Drumheller of Alliance; numerous nieces and nephews; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Sam (Carol) Schanaman, Esther Peister, Angeline Villella, Betty (Eugene) Becker all of Scottsbluff, Dorthy (Paul) Heilbrun of Broken Arrow, Okla., Shirley (Mert) Helling of Seattle, Wash., and Joyce Andrews of Dumas, Texas.Her parents, husband Floyd, a sister and brother, and several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law preceded her in death.

WETIG, Ann C.  -  See Ann C. Weber

WETZEL, Alma A.
b. 20 Aug 1901, Ford County
d. 13 Sep 1984, Kinsley
From Hutchinson News
She married William FROETSCHNER May 24,1936,at Bellefont. Survivor: husband.

WETZEL, Ella Elsie
b. 14 Sep 1913 - Offerle, Kansas
d. 1 Jan 2006 - Dodge City, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, January 2, 2006
Daughter of Henry George and Emma F. Strohwitz Wetzel. On Sept. 4, 1942, she married Ervin SCHNEIDEWIND. He died Nov. 20, 1992. Survivors include: many nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by eight brothers, Edward, William A., Herman, Albert, Elmer, Harry, Emil and Herbert Wetzel; and two sisters, Lucy Weiss and Frances Wetzel. . Burial will be in Zion Lutheran Cemetery.

WEYAND, Bertha, Steinle - See Bertha Ollek

WEYAND, Beverly Marie
b. 24 Sep 1938, Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 2 Oct 1997, Kansas
Survivors: son, Doug; daughter, Janet Thompson; brother LaVern Weyand; Daughter of Herman and Mollie (Laubhan) Weyand. She had one brother, LaVern. On February 20, 1960 Beverly was united in marriage to Harold James Hein at Lehigh, Kansas. Had a daughter Janet, and a son Doug. Harold died June 6, 1964.

WEYAND, HERMAN
b.15 Sep 1901, Lehigh, Kansas
d. 21 Jun 1970, Kansas
Son of the late Henry and Marie Neidens Weyand. Survivors include his widow, Mollie; a son, LaVern; a daughter, Beverly Hein.

WEYAND, William G.
b. 22 Jun 1944 - Quinter, Kansas
d. 4 Apr 2003 - Quinter, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Wednesday, April 9, 2003
Survivors include a son, Mark of Wichita; a stepson, Shannon Harper of Wichita; a daughter, Charlotte Ross of Wichita; a brother, Danny of Buena Vista, Colo.; two sisters, Eileen Weyand of Canon City, Colo., and Joyce Rohr of Quinter; and six grandchildren.

WEYRENS, David Chrisopher
b. 20 May 1986 - Cleveland, Ohio
d. 5 Jul 2005 - Sheboygan, Wisconsin
From The Sheboygan Press -July 7, 2005
David is survived by his brother, Peter, 21; his parents, Drs. Francis J. and Katherine G. Weyrens; and his grandparents, Mr. And Mrs. Kenneth Gwinn

WHEELER, Opal Dolores
b. 27 Jul 1938 - Great Bend, Kansas
d. 19 Aug 2005 - Enid, Oklahoma
From Great Bend (Kan) Tribune - August 21, 2005
Daughter of Orville Thomas and Augusta Carolina (Hester) Wheeler. On March 1, 1938, she was united in marriage to Herman DUMLER at Great Bend. They shared more than 54 years of married life together before the death of Mr. Dumler on Feb. 20, 1993. Survivors include one daughter, Beverly J. Homer and her husband Larry of Salina; two sons, Gail A. Dumler and his wife Tressia of Hutchinson and Steven W. Dumler and his wife Karen of Mission, Texas; one brother, Dean Wheeler of Soldier, Kan.; six grandchildren, Stephanie Ramthun, Timothy Dumler, Daniel Dumler, Suzanna Miller, Todd Hower and Janelle Niesse; four stepgrandchildren, Steve Wright, Jesse Wright, David Best and Eugene Best; and six great-grandchildren, Elizabeth and Max Niesse, Titus, Sarah and Aaron Ramthun and Hannah Miller. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and two brothers, Jack and Lester Wheeler. Interment will follow in the Fairview Cemetery at Galatia.

WHELAN, Alma A.
b. 13 Aug 1894, Indian Creek, Mo
d. 6 Mar 1974, Medicine Lodge
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Fred BAUER, Nov. 11, 1914, at Sharon. Survivors are the widower; sister, Mrs. Al Pelzl, Sharon; brother: R. H. Whelan, Sharon.

WHERRELL, Carol - See Carol Koehn

WHETSTONE, Gladys L.
b. 22 Aug 1910 - Greeley, Colorado
d. 21 Apr 2006 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 25 Apr 2006
Graveside services at the Alliance Cemetery. The oldest of twelve children to John and Grace (Cheeney) Whetstone. Survivors include her son, Lee Roy and wife Rose Fink of Tampa, Fla.; daughter, Margie and husband Keith Reed of Alliance; sister, Marjorie Rossman of Riverton, Wyo., six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Her parents, 10 brothers and sisters and two great-grandchildren preceded her in death.

WHIPPLE, Martha Keller - See Martha Wacker

WHISLER, Frankie
b. 17 Jun 1929 - White City, Kansas
d. 31 Dec 2000 - Salina, Kansas
From Salina Journal - January 2, 2001
Survivors include her husband, Richard L. (Hoeffner); five sons, R. Douglas, Dennis E., Darrel W., David L. and Daren P.; a daughter, Laura L. Mullen; a sister, Velma Sullivan of Lacy, Wash.

WHISMAN, Velma Bell
b. abt 1912
d. 11 Dec 1999, Kansas
Survivors: daughter, Marcene Gunter; stepdaughters, Linda Shinsel, Vickie Havens; sisters, Buelah Cook of Phoenix, Ileen Cox of Slidell, Arizona, Alberta Lafary of Paxton, Mo.

WHITAKER, Amanda
b. 17 Feb 1910 - Enid, Oklahoma d. 22 Jul 1997 - Ponca City, Oklahoma
Daughter of Chris and Pauline (REISWICK) WHITAKER. She was married to Glenn A. WATKINS on April 1, 1948, in Joplin, Mo., and he preceded her in death. Survivors include one sister, Louise BAKER of Fort Worth, Texas.

WHITE, Chester Earl
b. 9 May 1928 - Blaine County, Oklahoma
d. 18 Nov 2000 - Palilsade, Colorado
From Palisade Tribune, Palisade, CO. - November 23, 2000
Son of Virgil Eldon White and Ruby Pearl Nusz White. He married Rebs Oleeda KYLE BROWN October 16, 1954. She predeceased him January 4, 2000. He is survived by two sons: Karl (Dianne) White, and Earl D. White; two brothers: Virgil Ray (Peggy) White, El Reno, Oklahoma, and James O. (Sherrie) White, Kingston, Oklahoma.

WHITE, Esther A. - See Esther A. Riley

WHITE, Laura Lorena
b.  9 Jul 1905 - Clay Center, Kansas
d.  15 Feb 2002 - Paradise Valley, Arizona
From Salina Journal - February 21, 2002
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Diefendorf, in 1976; and a son, Donald C. Survivors include a son, Dr. Warren; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. The service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center. 

WHITE, Laura Mitchell
b. 19 Dec 1902, Hallsville, Mo
d. 18 Apr 1987, Lyons
From Hutchinson News - Monday, April 20, 1987
She married Russell H. ASBURY Feb. 7, 1920, in Centralia, Mo. He died May 31, 1953. She married Lee VOIGT May 11, 1955, in Manhattan. He died Feb. 25, 1982. Survivors: daughter, Vivian Brim; brother, Turner B., El Dorado.

WHITE, Mary - See Mary Fritzler

WHITE, Thelma
b. 3 Apr 1907 - Ninnekah
d. 1 July 1999 - Stigler
From Oklahoman, 7/3/1999
REISWIG, Thelma (WHITE)
Burial followed in the Antioch Cemetery. Born to William and Manervia (Carter) White. She is survived by one daughter, Carol Slusser of Poteau, one son, William Roy Reiswig of Dale; one brother, Ralph White of Ninnekah; four grandchildren, Candice Adkisson of Tulsa, Theora Slusser of Spiro, Goffery Slusser of Heavener and Willie Reiswig of Oklahoma City; and one great grandchild, Amelia Slusser. She is preceded in death by her husband, Oliver; her parents; one sister, Pearl Burke; and one brother, James White.

WHITE, Viola W.
b. 18 May 1902 - Latham, Kansas
d. 11 Jan 2004 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Tuesday, January 13, 2004, Hutchinson (Kans) News - Tuesday, January 13, 2004, Hillsboro Star Journal - Thursday, January 15,2004
Daughter of Melville and Jennie Messick White. On Sept. 9, 1921, she married Dr. G.S. Klassen at Latham. He died in 1955. On Sept. 11, 1962, she married P.G. Jost at Hillsboro. He died in 1974. Survivors include three sons, Paul Jost of Lenore, Idaho, Robert Jost of St. John and Karl Jost of Hillsboro; 10 daughters, Linda Funk of Hillsboro, Violet Bartel and Juanita Hiebert, both of Shafter, Calif., Geraldine Grentz of Marion, Evelyn Regier of Colby, Jennie Duerksen and Loraine Juracich, both of Reedley, Calif., Wanda Enns of LaJunta, Colo., Virginia Nuss of Newton and Katherine Sommerfeld of Smolan; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Cemetery.

WHITED, Edith Lenora
b. 20 Jan 1898, Campbell, Minn.
d. 5 Oct 1984, Wichita
From Hutchinson News - Saturday, October 6, 1984
She married Hilton Harrison SMITH May 2, 1917, at Grand Forks, N.D. He died Aug. 5, 1947. She married Jonah HALE in 1957, at Detroit. He died in August 1962. She then married Christian J. GROSS May 26, 1976, at Detroit. Survivors: husband; son, William H. Smith; stepsons, Richard Gross, Arthur Gross; daughter, Evelyn E. Fry; sister, Gladys Quick, San Rafael, Calif.

WHITEMAN, Roy I.
b. 23 Jan 23, 1930, Little River
d. 16 Aug 1982, Lyons
From Hutchinson News - Tuesday, August 17,1982
He married Lillie LIGHTHILL Jan. 31, 1948, at Little River. Survivors: widow; son,William Keith; daughter, Kay J. Higgins; mother, Hazel Strouse, Little River; brother, Wayne.

WHITFIELD, Christina - See Christina Herdt

WHITIS, Nellie L. - See Nellie L. Schultz

WHITMAN, Ben
b. 2 Oct 1906 - Deerfield, Kansas
d. 19 Mar 2004 - Greeley, Colorado
From Greeley Colorado Tribune - 3/20/2004
Born to Carl and Katherine (Schwartzopf) Whitman. On Dec. 13, 1931, he married Mary BRUNTZ in Gering, Neb. Survivors are his wife, Mary Whitman of Greeley; four sons, Malcolm Whitman of Denver, Lyle Whitman of Greeley, Alvin Whitman of Eaton and Rick Whitman of Kersey; a brother, Henry Whitman of Westminster; 14 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. His parents, a daughter, Patricia Whitman, a son, Bruce Whitman, nine sisters and two brothers are deceased. Graveside services at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Greeley.

WHITMER, George M.
b. 14 Jul 1940, Dorrance
d. 23 Feb 1996, Russell County
From Newspaper Clipping
Son of Robert L. and Cora Duryee Whitmer. Married Karen D. EHRLICH June 1, 1962, at Russell. She survives with sons, Jeffrey D., Joel G.; daughter, Amy; father, Dorrance; brothers, Richard, Eldon and Lionel; sister, Iris Mog

WHITMER, Hattie E. - See Hattie E. Austin

WHITMORE, Phyllis D.
b. 18 Dec 1933 - Wallace, Nebraska
d. 1 Mar 2005 - WaKeeney, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Friday, March 4, 2005
Born to Kenneth and Mary (Deveny) Whitmore. She married Adolph PFEIFER on Nov. 17, 1983, in Morland. Survivors include her husband, of the home; five sons, Danny Collins, Royce Collins, Terry Collins and John Collins, all of North Platte, and Allan Collins, Lincoln, Neb.; two stepsons, Laverne Pfeifer, WaKeeney, and James Pfeifer, Kiowa, Colo.; two daughters, Connie Hooley, Phillips, Neb., and Kelley Gutherless, Maxwell, Neb.; three stepdaughters, Covene Pfeifer, Quinter, Doreen Courtney, Haviland, and Angela Pfeifer, Colby; a brother, Kent Whitmore, Great Bend; 18 grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Burial in the St. Anthony Church Cemetery, St. Peter.

WICHERT, Matilda Nightengale - See Matilda Ratzlaff

WIDNER, Esther, Mabry - See Esther Marchand

WHITNEY, Lois Eileen
b. 14 Apr 1928 - Salem, Oregon
d. 2 Feb 2005 - Mission Viejo, California
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, Februry 8, 2005
Daughter of Clarence and Caroline Wolf Whitney. On April 2, 1981, she married Louis J. FUNK at San Diego, Calif. He died in 1995. Burial will be in Ness City Cemetery, Ness City.

WIEBE, Anna L. - See Ann L. Ashlock

WIEBE, Ericka J.
b. 19 Oct 1921 - Newton, Kansas
d. 12 Apr 2003 - Wichita, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, April 13, 2003
Daughter of John P. and Otillie M. Becker Wiebe. On Sept. 22, 1940, she married Elmer F. STUCKY. He died May 1, 1998. Survivors include: a son, James B., Newton; two brothers, Dallas Wiebe, Cincinnati, and John Wiebe, Newtont; three sisters, Doris Dunlavy, Longmont, Colo., Esther Norton, McKinney, Texas, and Delores Thomas, Newton; two grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by a brother, Ronald Wiebe; and a sister, Elsye Allison. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Newton..

WIEBE, Emma
b. 4 Sep 1909 - Bingham Lake, Minnesota
d. 11 Jun 2005 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Monday June 13, 2005, Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, June 13, 2005
She was preceded in death by her husband, Peter (FRIESEN), in 1962; and two sons, Norman and Robert. Survivors include a son, Eugene of New Hope, Minn.; two daughters, Nadine Friesen and Brenda Hamm, both of Hillsboro; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Delft Cemetery, Delft, Minn.

WIEBE, Erna A.
b. 1 Dec 1906 - Beatrice, Nebraska
d. 10 Feb. 2004 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, February 12, 2004
Daughter of Gerhard Wiebe and Anna Gertrude Claassen. On Oct. 3, 1941, she married Orlando HARMS at Beatrice, Neb. He died in 1993. Survivors include: two sons, James O., Newton, and Robert W. Harms, Guilford, Conn.; a daughter, Marilyn A. Jeppesen, Slidell, La.; a sister, Anne Miller, Normal, Ill.; and two grandchildren. Burial in Ebenfeld M.B. Church Cemetery, rural Hillsboro.

WIEBE, Eunice
b. 6 Oct 1912 - Marion County, Kansas
d. 17 Mar 2003 - Goessel, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, March 18, 2003
Daughter of Henry V. and Elizabeth Pauls Wiebe. On Dec. 3, 1933, she married Henry BERGEN. Survivors include: two sons, Henry, rural Newton, and Dan, Goessel; two brothers, Jake, Yuma, Ariz., and Frank, Zanata, Texas; six grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Springfield Cemetery.

WIEBE, Frieda - See Frieda Penner

WIEBE, H. Leland
b. 18 Sep 1930- Haven, Kansas
d. 4 Jun 2006 - Hutchinson, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, June 6, 2006
Son of Henry John and Edna Clara Schlickau Wiebe. On Nov. 30, 1952, he married Anna Lee FISHBURN in Haven. She survives. Other survivors include: two sons, Duane, Haven, and Mike, Emporia; a daughter, Cindy Nech, Larned; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; 10 step-grandchildren; and numerous step-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Wayne; and a great-granddaughter, Tracy Nall. Burial will be in St. Paul's Lutheran Church Cemetery.

WIEBE, Harriet - See Harriet Kizler

WIEBE, Henry E.
b. 9 May 1913 - Newton, Kansaa
d. 5 Sep 2003 - Newton, Kansas
Newton Kansan - Tuesday, September 9, 2003
Born to Henry B. and Katie (Enz) Wiebe in Newton. They preceded him in death. He married Ruth SCHMIDT PETERS June 13, 1951. She survives. Other survivors include: two daughters, Marianne Harper and husband Curtis and Dorothy Wiebe-Johnson and husband Steve; a son, Gordon Wiebe; a sister, Elsie (Willard) Epp; and four grandchildren. He also was preceded in death by: three brothers, Walter Wiebe, Karl Wiebe and Willard Wiebe; and two sisters, Esther Becker and Florence Nickel. Burial will be 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Greenwood Cemetery.

WIEBE, Hildred F. - See Hildred F. Schroeder

WIEBE, Irene E. - See Irene E. Becker

WIEBE, Margaret Marie
b. 13 Oct 1919 - Aberdeen, Idaho
d. 14 Aug 2002 - Newton, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - August 16, 2002
She was born Oct. 13, 1919, at Aberdeen, Idaho, the daughter of Bernard B. and Helena Friesen Wiebe. Survivors include: two brothers, David Wiebe, Fairway, and Henry Wiebe, Rolla, Mo.; and a sister, Dorthy Entz, Whitewater. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Newton.

WIEBE, Margret - See Margret Gossen

WIEBE, Michael Dean
b. 29 May 1955 - Hutchinson, Kansas
d. 31 Oct 2006 - Hutchinson, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Friday, November 3, 2006
He was born May 29, 1955, in Hutchinson, the son of Harold Leland and Anna Lee Fishburn Wiebe. On April 1, 1995, he married Mary Lynn McKINNEY in Haven. She survives.
Other survivors include: three sons, William Booker, Tucson, Ariz., Henry John Wiebe, Branson, Mo., and Anthony Romano, Emporia; seven daughters, Christine Fuller, McPherson, Carol Mowery and Teresa Taves, both of Hutchinson, Cindy Nichol and Josie Romano, both of Emporia, Colleen Romano and Patricia Romano, both of Haven; his mother, Haven; a brother, Duane, Haven; a sister, Cindy Nech, Larned; and 14 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father. Inurnment will be in St. Paul's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Haven.

WIEBE, Nettie
b. 22 Sep 1924 - Einlage, Zaporozhye, Ukraine
d. 23 Mar 2003 - Garden City, Kansas
From Hutchison (Kan) News - Tuesday, March 25, 2003
On Aug. 21, 1971, she married Ted J. WIEBE at Hillsboro. He survives. Other survivors include: a daughter, Lisa Wiebe, of the home; a brother, John, British Columbia, Canada; three sisters, Helene Frohlich, Heimerzheim, Germany, Elisabeth Schneider, Andernach, Germany, and Kathe Derr, Waldbrol, Germany; and several nephews and nieces. Burial will be in Valley View Cemetery, Garden City. (Maiden name not given. Also the surname of brother was not given.)

WIEBE, Rita C. - See Rita C. Hensley

WIEBE, Ruth E. - See Ruth E. Harms

WIEBE, Ruth F. - See Ruth F. Stucky

WIECHEN, Irene E. - See Irene E. Borell

WIECHEN, Walter A.
Family from Russia
b. 29 May 1944, Ellsworth, Kansas
d. 29 Dec 1998, Harper, Kansas
Survivors include his wife, Lois; four daughters, Lucy Sunderland, Teresa Wiechen, Suzanna Wiechen and Sarah Duhon.
Additional information - Parents - Irene (Borell) and Walter Wiechen. Grandparents - Caroline (Ehrlich) and George Borell.

WIECHMAN, Martha R.
b. 3 Mar 1903, Cheney
d. 1 Apr 1994, Wichita
From Newspaper Clipping
Daughter of Henry and Bertha Lorenz Wiechman. Survivors include three sons, Leroy, Kenneth and Leon; three daughters: Marlene Ernstin, Lorna Hohmanand Lillian Frey; two sisters, Eleanor Hillman of Kimball, Neb.; and Elise Hillman of Yuma,Colo.

WIEDEMAN, Alvina M.
b. 9 Oct 1918 - WaKeeney, Kansas
d. 28 Sep 1999 - Hays, Kansas
Form Obituary
She was born Oct. 9, 1918 in WaKeeney, the daughter of John and Lena (Blehm) Wiedeman. On Oct. 13,l 1946, she married Leonard S. WEGELE at Milberger. She is survived by her husband, Leonard of the home; three sons, Gary Wegele of Hays, Randy Wegele of WaKeeney, and Jerry Wegele of Gilbert, Ariz.; two brothers, Raymond and Edwin Wiedeman, both of WaKeeney; three sisters, Tabea Heronemus, Vi Deines, Eleanor Stahlecher, all of Loveland, Colo.; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her twin sister and a brother. Burial will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Ellis.

WIEDEMAN, George
b. 21 Nov 1898, Newbauer, Russia
d. 20 May 1984, Trego County, Kansas
From Obituary
He came to this country as an infant. He married Susanna EICHMAN, June 5, 1921, in Russell. Mrs. Wiedeman survives, with three children: Hubert of Brownell, Clarence of the home, and a daughter, Frances (Mrs.Elmer) Michaelis, of WaKeeney; a sister, Eva, Mrs. Bill Resley, of Russell.

WIEDEMAN, Hubert E.
b. 1 May 1922 - Russell, Kansas
d. 28 Mar 2005 - Hays, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - March 30, 2005
Born to George and Susanna (Eichman) Wiedeman. He married Thelma SUNLEY on Aug. 30, 1945, in Topeka. She died Jan. 23, 1986. He married Luetta M. TURNER SCHMIDTBERGER on Feb. 14, 1988. She died Jan. 27, 2004. Survivors include two sons, Jerry Wiedeman and Dale Wiedeman, both of Hays; two daughters, Susan Kraus, Ransom, and Connie Brumbaugh, Portland, Ore.; a brother, Clarence Wiedeman, WaKeeney; a sister, Frances Michaelis, WaKeeney; nine grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Burial in WaKeeney City Cemetery.

WIEDEMAN, Lena Elmina -  See Lena Elmina Humphries

WIEDEMAN, Rachel - See Rachel Nuss

WIEDEMAN, Raymond B.
b. 23 Oct 1914 - Russell, Kansas
d. 30 Mar 2005 - WaKeeney, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - April 3, 2005
Born to John and Helena (Blehm) Wiedeman. He married Lenora PAPES on Feb. 13, 1943, in Paris, Texas.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; three sisters, Tabea Heronemus, Viola Deines and Eleanor Stahlecker, all of Loveland, Colo. Graveside services at WaKeeney City Cemetery.

WIEDERSTEIN, Ruby
b. 2 Aug 1917 - Lehigh, Kansas
d. 21 Jun 2003 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From The Newton Kansan, June 23, 2003
Born to Leo and Martha (Reiswig) Wiederstein in Lehigh. She married Harvey E. YAUK May 8, 1937, in Durham. He preceded her in death in 1987. She married Fred MOFFITT May 31, 1988, in Durham. He survives of McPherson. Other survivors include: two daughters, Muriel Otto of Las Vegas and Meredith Ryan of Hillsboro; three brothers, Allen Wiederstein of Hitchcock, Okla., Alfred Wiederstein of Shattuck, Okla., and Hugo Wiederstein of Newton; a sister, Alice Mullins of La Harpe; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She also was preceded in death by: a brother, Edgar Wiederstein;and a sister, Louis Funk. Burial will be in Durham Park Cemetery in rural Durham.

WIEDERSTEIN, Ruby
b. 2 Aug 1917 - Lehigh, Kansas
d. 21 Jun 2003 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, June 22, 2003
Daughter of Leo and Martha Reiswig Wiederstein. On May 8, 1937, she married Harvey E. YAUK at Durham. He died in 1987. On May 31, 1988, she married Fred MOFFITT at Durham. He survives. Other survivors include: two daughters, Muriel Otto, Las Vegas, and Meredith Ryan, Hillsboro; three brothers, Allen Wiederstein, Hitchcock, Okla., Alfred Wiederstein, Shattuck, Okla., and Hugo Wiederstein, Newton; a sister, Alice Mullins, La Harpe; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Edgar Wiederstein in 2000; and a sister, Louise Funk in 1988.Burial will be in Durham Park Cemetery, rural Durham..

WIELAND, Marjorie L.
b. 16 Feb 1921 - Bertha, Minnesota
d. 11 Nov 2004 - Kimball, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld , Scottsbluff, NE - 17 Nov 2004
Burial will be at Ft. Logan National Cemetery. She married Calvin W. WOLF in Bermerton, Wash. on June 16, 1945; he preceded her in death on Feb. 15, 2002. Survivors include her children, David J. Wolf of Harrisburg; Rachel S. Nelms of Kimball; Rebecca R. King of Aurora, Colo.; Phillip A. Wolf of Golden, Colo.; Elizabeth A. Lumley of Vancouver, B.C.; Deborah L. Wolf of Bellevue, Wash.; and Jonathan E. Wolf of St. Louis, Mo.; 14 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren; sisters, Dorothy Plarson of Augusta, Ga. and Barbara Kinsella of St. Paul, Minn.; and brother, Carroll Wieland of Stafford, Ariz.

WIEMANN, Herman L.
b. 11 Jul 1891, St. Louis
d. 2 Jul 1983, Cunningham
From Hutchinson News
He married Helen FORESTEL Aug. 11, 1920, at St. Louis. She died Dec. 2, 1982. Survivors: daughter, Dorothy Schwartz, Cunningham.

WIENHOLT, Lydia M. - See Lydia M. Waldt

WIENS, Alvin E.
b.  20 Sep 1908 - Inman, Kansas
d.  30 Mar 2002 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hillsboro Star Journal - April 4, 2002
Son of Cornelius J. and Maria (Ediger) Wiens. On June 5, 1930, in Hillsboro, he married Katherine JANTZEN. She died in 1990. Survivors include sons, Wendell, Wayne  and Paul; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Burial will be at 2 p.m. at Haven of Rest Cemetery in rural Hillsboro.

WIENS, Ann - See Ann Friesen

WIENS, Anna W. Thiessen - See Anna W. Schmidt

WIENS, Anna W.
b. 16 Jul 1914 - Inman, Kansas
d. 14 Apr 2006 - Meade, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, April 16, 2006
Daughter of B.A. and Maria Wiens. On Sept. 24, 1933, she married Sam D. FRIESEN in Meade. He died May 5, 2005. Survivors include: a daughter, Sandra Boyd, Meade; nine grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren She was preceded in death by two daughters, Phyllis Cornelsen and Adeline Klassen; three brothers, Dan, Menno and Art; and three sisters, Hulda Nuefeld, Lena Classen and Linda Classen. Burial will be in Evangelical Mennonite Brethren Church Cemetery.

WIENS, Arlene E. - See Arlene E. Klassen

WIENS, Corey M.
b. 4 Feb 1983 - Newton, Kansas
d. 16 Dec 2004 - Farmer City, Illinois
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, December 20, 2004
Son of ElRoy and Loretta Voth Wiens. Survivors include: his parents, rural Newton; a sister, Amy Wiens, Farmer City, Ill.; a grandfather, Rudolf Voth, rural Newton; and a grandmother, O. Ruth Wiens, Inman. Burial in Alexanderwohl Cemetery, Goessel.

WIENS, Elizabeth
b. 26 Oct 1910 - Inman, Kansas
d. 23 Aug 2003 - Inman, Kanas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, August 24, 2003
Daughter of Abraham W. and Margarthea Thiessen Wiens. On Nov. 23, 1941, she married Dave ENN Sat Inman. He died April 8, 2002. Survivors include: two sons, Ken, Inman, and Eugene, Henderson, Neb.; a daughter, Margaret Zimmerman, Shaw-nee; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Linda Enns, Justina Neufeldt and Helen Penner. Graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in North Inman Cemetery.

WIENS, Henry E.
b. 14 Feb. 1906 - Drummond, Oklahoma
d. 25 Jan 2001 - Drummond, Oklahoma
From Enid News and Eagle - Friday, January 26, 2001
Son of Abraham and Mary Brown Wiens. On August 11, 1928 he married Hannah H. RUSCH of Okeene, Ok. Hank and Hannah were married over 71 years until her passing last year. Mr. Wiens is survived by 4 children: Joel H. Wiens; Marlene W. Mee and husband, Herb Mee; J. Lanny Wiens, and wife Anne; and Terry T. Wiens, and wife Jo; two sisters: Elizabeth Regier of Enid, and Lena Unruh of Moses Lake, Washington. Mr. Wiens was preceded in death by two brothers, Abe and John, and two sisters, Mary and Eva.

WIENS, Lena
b. 12 Dec 1902 - Waukomis, Oklahoma
d. 24 Jul 2004 - Moses Lake, Washington
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, July 29, 2004, Hillsboro Star Journal - Thursday, August 5, 2004
Daughter of Abraham and Mary Brown Wiens. On June 5, 1925, she married Edwin UNRUH at Enid, Okla. He died in 1974. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, John and Marlene Unruh of Warden, Wash.; a daughter and her husband, Lois and Richard Reimer of Smithville, Ohio; a sister, Elizabeth Regier of Enid, Okla.; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, James, who died in 1974; three brothers, Abe, John and Henry Wiens; and two sisters, Eva Neufeld and Mary Enns. Burial will be in Johannestal Cemetery, rural Hillsboro.

WIENS, Leonard E.
b. 23 Jun 1921 -Inman, Kansas
d. 1 Mar 2004 - Hesston, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, March 3, 2004
Son of Henry and Anna Enns Wiens. On Oct. 26, 1944, he married Florence M. "Flo" WIENS at Inman. She survives. Other survivors include: a son, Max, Tulsa, Okla.; two daughters, Karen Wiens, Palmer Lake, Colo., and Patty Wiens, Windom; two sisters, Rosella Regier, Newton, and Mary Goosen, Beatrice, Neb.; four grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Nick, Simon and Adolf; and three sisters, Eva Wedel, Esther Juhnke and Anna Grace Hartenberger.

WIENS, Linda
b. 6 Mar 1913 - Inman, Kansas
d. 12 Sep 2002 - Inman, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - September 14, 2002
She was born March 6, 1913, a half-mile from Inman, the daughter of Abraham W. and Margaret Thiessen Wiens. On June 6, 1934, she married Abe F. ENNS at Inman. He survives. Other survivors include: a daughter, Doris Enns, West Liberty, Ohio; a sister, Elizabeth Enns, Inman; a brother-in law, Art Penner and wife, Ella, Fresno, Calif.; a sister in-law, Rachel Enns, Inman; and 11 nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by two sisters Helen Wiens Penner and Justina Wiens Neufeld; and a stepmother, Mary Reimer Wiens. Burial will be in North Inman Cemetery.

WIENS, Marie - See Marie Harder

WIENS, Rubena M. - See Rubena M. Enns

WIESENER, Adam
b. 16 Dec 1849 - Schwab, Volga
d. abt May 1923 - Est. Viale, Argentina
From Heritage Review - 28 January 1998 - DFP 11 Dec 1923 Nr 2583
Buried 2 May 1923, Est. Viale, Argentina. Married Maria Katharina HANDSCHU. Married Eva Elisabeth GINTER. Children: 7 with 1st wife. 10 with 2nd wife. Survivors: 3 children (lst wife), 4 children (2nd wife).

WIESNER, Catherine A. - See Catherine A. Wolf

WIESNER, Ellen Louise
b. 18 Jun 1951 - Hays, Kansas
d. 10 Jul 2003 - Cloud County, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Monday, July 14, 2003
Born to Marvin R. and Josephine M. (Pfeifer) Wiesner. Survivors include her mother, Concordia; four brothers, Bob Wiesner, Houston, Jerry Wiesner, Ottawa, Gregory Wiesner, Concordia, and Brian Wiesner, Orlando, Fla.; three sisters, Jean Bachand, Concordia, Ruth Hillman, Fort Worth, Texas, and Annie Bergmann, Concordia. Burial in St. Concordia Cemetery, Concordia.

WIEST, Erna Sigmund - See Erna Sutter

WIGGERS, Ermie
b. 27 Feb 1910 - McPherson County, Kansas
d. 9 Apr 2005 - Moundridge, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, April 10, 2005
Daughter of Daniel and Lena Jantz Wiggers. On June 10, 1930, she married Oscar KOEHN at Galva. He died May 11, 2001. Survivors include: a son, Gaylord L., Aurora, Colo.; a brother, Arverd Wiggers, Moundridge; two sisters, Samantha Ratzlaff, Moundridge, and Vivian Koehn, Galva; two grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Mamie Ratzlaff and Evadean Unruh. Burial will be in Lone Tree Church Cemetery, rural Galva.

WIGGERS, Gertrude
b. 18 Nov 1912 - Galva, Kansa
d. 23 Oct 2003 - Moundridge, Kansa
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, October 25, 2003
Daughter of Henry H. and Rachel Jantz Wiggers. On Nov. 6, 1932, she married Ervin WEDEL at Galva. He died Jan. 24, 1974. Survivors include: four sons, Everett, El Campo, Texas, LaVern, Okolona, Miss., Verlin, Ingalls, and Norman, Wichita; a daughter, Karolyn Unruh, Halstead; two brothers, Glenn and Allen Wiggers, both of Halstead; three sisters, Claribel Dirks, Hesston, Pricilla Seiler, Moundridge, and Elma Jean Yost, Detroit, Texas; and 14 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Arnold Wiggersl; and two sisters, Marjorie Smith and Bertha Buller. Burial will be in Halstead Cemetery, Halstead.

WIGGERS, Viola V. - See Viola V. Nightingale

WIKOFF, Paul Clinton
b.  28 Dec 1919 - Ellsworth County, Kansas
d.  5 Apr  2002 - Independence, Missouri
From Ellsworth County Independent/Reporter - Thursday, April 11, 2002
Son of Tom and Minnie Wikoff.  Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Beth,  of the home; two children, Doug  and Karen; two sisters, Helen Graves and Florence Schwardtfager, both of Salina, Kan.; two brothers, Lester Wikoff and Grant Wikoff, both of Brookville, Kan.; and four grandchildren.

WILBERSCHEID, Dorothy - See Dorothy Johannsen

WILBORN, Aleen F.
b. 29 Feb 1916 , Rush County
d. 4 Dec 1994, Hoisington
From Newspaper Clipping
Daughter of Scott and Maude L. Hopkins Wilborn. On May 6, 1933, she married W. Walter STOSKOPF at Ellsworth. He survives. Other survivors include: three sons, Dwight W., Darrel W., and Morris L.; two brothers, Vernon Wilborn, Hoisington, and Everett Wilborn, San Dimas, Calif.; a sister, Jessie Deetz, Hemet, Calif.

WILCOX, Helen S. - See Helen S. Shelton

WILHEIM, Edwin
b. 23 Feb 1908, Barton County
d. abt 1959, Russell
From Newspaper Clipping
Son of Henry and Mollie (Miller) Wilheim. He married the former Gertrude HOFF at Hoisington June 22, 1938. Leaves wife, 5 daughters: Mrs. Doris Burris, Donna, Sharon, Karen and Janice; 4 brothers: Emil and Emanuel, Hoisington; Raymond, Wichita; Herbert, Plainville; 7 sisters: Mrs. Emanuel Schneider, WaKeeny; Mrs. Bernard Schneider, Collyer; Mrs. Hilda Funk, Great Bend; Mrs. Paul McManis, Wichita; Mrs. Jerry Bailey, Russell; Mrs. Emanuel Funk and Mrs.Marcus Radke, Galatia. Preceded in death by his parents and 5 brothers and sisters.

WILHELM, Adam
b. Jul 1839
d. Jul 1920 - LaCrosse, Kansas
From La Crosse Republican, Thursday, July 14, 1920
The remains were laid to rest in the La Crosse Cemetery. Note: There is a grave marker for Adam Wilhelm and Catherine E. (Schneider) Wilhelm in the La Crosse Cemetery, Kansas. Catherine died December 30, 1935. They came from Houck, Russia, immigrating to Garfield Township in 1887, Timken area, where they farmed until they retired in La Crosse. All of their children were either born in Houck or on the boat. The names of the children may be John, Gottlieb, Jacob, Peter and Anna Margaretha (Maggie) Wilhelm Bender. Maggie Bender is also buried in La Crosse Cemetery and there is a marker.

WILHELM, Amelia - See Amelia Krom)

WILHELM, Barbara J. - See Barbara Major

WILHELM, Clara C. - See Clara C. Steinert

WILHELM, Clara M. - See Clara M. Trout

WILHELM, Clarence H.
b. 22 Dec 1910 - Timken, Kansas
d. 14 Mae 2005 - Russell, Kansas
From Great Bend (Kan) News - March 17, 2005
Son of Jacob and Amelia (Lohrey) Wilhelm. On July 12, 1936, he was united in marriage to Lillian GISISK. Clarence is survived by his son, Don C. Wilhelm and his wife, Mary of Brenham, Texas; granddaughters, Kathy Sanders and family of Olathe; Kelly and Vince Johnson and family of Nacogdoches, Texas; Kim and Brent Heaton and family of Coppell, Texas; seven great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Francis Wilhelm of Russell and Eunice Wilhelm of Wichita; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. Clarence was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Arthur and Lawrence Wilhelm, and his wife of 58 years, Lillian Wilhelm, who died Nov. 1, 1994. Interment at the La Crosse Cemetery in La Crosse.

WILHELM, Conrad, Jr.
b. 6 Oct 1899 -Schovendorf, Russia
d. 17 Feb unk - Hoisington, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
Born to Conrad and Anna Margaret (Wagner) Wilhelm. He married Marie MARGHEIM Nov. 15, 1919, in Barton Co. She died Feb. 8, 1954. Survivors are one daughter, Dorothy Boxberger of Hoisington; one sister, Emila Schwein of Paola; seven grandchildren and 10 gt. grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons, Leonard in 1960 and Herbert in 1970. Burial in Hoisington Cemetery.

WILHELM, Dale C.
b. 21 Jul 1942 - Dorrance, Kansas
d. 20 Nov 2003 - Salina, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, November 22, 2003, Salina Journal - Saturday, November 22, 2003
Son of Carl and Helen Steinle Wilhelm. His father, Carl Wilhelm, died in 1998. On July 29, 1985, he married Joyce EHRLICH at Dorrance. Survivors include his wife, Joyce; two sons, Joe Sellens and wife Nita of Auburn and Mark Sellens of Culver; a daughter, Teresa Davis and husband Keith of Dorrance; his mother, Helen Wilhelm, of Dorrance; a brother, Don of Dorrance; two sisters, Kathy Burns and Debbie Douglas, both of Salina; and seven grandchildren, Matt Sellens, Amy and Dana Sellens, Bryant Davis, Mollie Davis, Terry Davis and Jacque Davis. Burial will be in Dorrance City Cemetery, Dorrance.

WILHELM, Dorothy
b. 15 Nov 1915 - Great Bend, Kansas
d. 1 Dec 2002 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Great Bend (Kan) Tribune - December 3, 2002
She was born Nov. 15, 1915, at Great Bend, the daughter of John J. and Anna Folke Budde Wilhelm. She married Olin E. KOOCHEL on Nov. 21, 1938, at Timken. He died Oct. 23, 1995. Survivors include two sons, Larry J. Koochel of Liberal and John T. Koochel of Great Bend; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother, Virgil Wilhelm; and two sisters, Selma Dyer and Gladys Brown. Burial will be at Great Bend Cemetery.

WILHELM, Emanuel
b. 3 Jun 1920 - Barton County, Kansas
d. 12 Apr 1980 - Russell, Kansas
He married Fern R. FLEGER on October 6, 1946. Survivors: widow of home; son: Steve; daughter: Mrs. Vickie Dumler; brother: Herbert, Plainville; sisters: Mrs. Martha Schneider, Mrs. Viola Schneider, both WaKeeney; Mrs. Hilda Courson, Great Bend; Mrs Elsie Funk, Mrs Isabel Radke, Mrs Jean Bailey, all Russell; Mrs Esther McManus.

WILHELM, Esther - See Esther Frank

WILHELM, Gertrude Bieker - See Gertrude Hoff

WILHELM, HILDA E.  – nee Bitter
(Obituary)
Mrs. Hilda E. Wilhelm died Tuesday (22 December 1981) at Hoisington. Born April 29, 1915, in Barton County, she married Leo Emanuel Wilhelm Sept. 30, 1934, in Barton County. He died March 5, 1959. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Judy Bolson, Texas; three brothers, Wilmer Bitter of Ulysses, Gerhardt Bitter of Otis and Edwin Bitter of LaCrosse; and a sister, Mrs. Alvera Bitter of Hoisington.

WILHELM, LaVonne
b. 12 Mar 1936 - Trego County, Kansas
d. 17 Aug 2006 - Fort Collins, Colorado
From information furnished
Born to Alexander and Marie Elizabeth (Deines) Wilhelm. LaVonne is survived by her mother, Marie Wilhelm of Fort Collins; son, Ryan L. Andrist and wife, Deana, of Fort Collins; daughters, Lauren Andrist of Fort Collins and Lynelle E. Shubert and husband, John, of WaKenney, KS; and grandsons, Palmer and Parker Andrist of Fort Collins, Luke Davis in Loveland and Levi Davis, U. S. Navy, Layton and Adam Harrington of WaKenney, KS, Alan Harrington of Fort Collins and John Michael Shubert, U. S. Navy. She was preceded in death by her father.

WILHELM, Lawrence J.
b. 24 Feb 1926 - Timken, Kansas
d. 18 Dec 1993 - Russell, Kansas
Son of Jacob and Amelia Lohrey Wilhelm. He married Frances M. KRUG on December 19, 1926, at Russell. Survivors: wife of home; daughter, Kristy Seay; brother, Clarence Wilhelm, Russell

WILHELM, Leo
b. unk
d. unk
From Information Furnished
His survivors include his wife, Hilda and a daughter, Judy, of the home; his mother, Mrs. Mollie Wilhelm, Russell; 5 brothers, Edwin, Herbert, both of Russell; Emil and Emanuel of Hoisington; Raymond of Wichita; seven sisters, Mrs. Martha Schneider, WaKeeney; Mrs. Hilda Funk, Great Bend; Mrs. Elsie Funk, Mrs. Isabel Radke and Mrs. Jean Bailey, all of Russell; Mrs. Esther McManis, of Wichita; Mrs. Viola Schneider of Collyer.

WILHELM, Lydia - See Lydia Grentz

WILHELM, Martha - See Martha Ernst

WILHELM, Martha
b. 27 Apr 1911 - Milberger, Kansas
d. 17 May 2005 - WaKeeney, Kansas
From Hays Daily Journal - Thursday - May 19, 2005
Born to Heninrich William and Amelia (Miller) Wilhelm. She married Emanuel SCHNEIDER on April 26, 1930, in Trego Center. He preceded her in death on Nov. 8, 1987. Survivors include a son, Gary Schneider, WaKeeney; two daughters, Bonnie Wagner, Oakley, and Geneva Maloney, Pueblo, Colo.; three sisters, Vida Schneider, WaKeeney, Isabel Radke, Great Bend, and Jean Baily, Russell; 15 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Dorothy A. Brown, a grandson and a great-grandson. Burial in Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, Trego Center.

WILHELM, Mary Elizabeth
b. 27 May 1894, Schoenfeldt, Russia
d. 3 Aug 1969, Russell, Kansas
From Pamphlet from Funeral Home
Daughter of Henry H. and Elizabeth (Schneider) Wilhelm, At the age of four her parents came to America. On May 11, 1919, she was united in marriage to Joseph WAGNER at Otis. There were 4 sons and 2 daughters born to this union. One daughter died in infancy, and a son, Lester, died in May of 1941. Surviving are her children: Verner of Great Bend; Clarence of Russell; Marvin of Meade,Kansas; and Mrs. Alice Douglas, Norman,Okla.; 3 daughters-in-law, 1 son-in-law, 4 brothers: Sam, of Maryland; Alex, of Fort Collins, Colo. Dave, of Great Bend; August of Ellinwood, Kansas; 4 sisters: Mrs. Geo. Heronemus and Mrs. Emil Schneider, both of Jetmore; Mrs. John Kaiser, Otis; and Mrs. Lester Sprague, Great Bend.

WILHELM, Maurice L.
b. 5 Nov 1938 - Galatia, Kansas
d. 2 Sep 2006 - Topeka, Kansas
From Great Bend (Kan) Tribune - September 3, 2006
Son of August and Florence Ruth Karst Wilhelm. He married Melody MORIS on May 13, 1978, in Arizona. Survivors include his wife of the home; his mother, Florence Veach of Hebron, Neb.; two sons, John Wilhelm of Big Springs and Steve Moris of Topeka; three daughters, Tammy Shultz of Big Springs, Melinda Hines of Waxahachie, Texas, and Debbie Doll of Ellinwood; a brother, Lester Wilhelm of Chula Vista, Calif.; and a sister, Nancy Mitchell of Hebron. Burial will be in Lakin-Comanche District Cemetery in Ellinwood. Add'l Infor: Through the Wilhelm family, Maurice Wilhelm was a first cousin of Lavonne Wilhelm of Ft. Collins, CO, who died in August, 2006. In addition, their maternal grandmothers were Dietz sisters, making them second cousins on the Dietz side. The mothers of both Maurice and Lavonne Wilhelm are still living, having celebrated their 90th (Florence Karst Wilhelm Veach) and 100th (Marie Deines Wilhelm) birthdays earlier this year. Maurice's maternal grandparents were Ben & Magdalena (Lena) Dietz Karst of Galatia, Kansas.

WILHELM, Pauline
b. 27 Jul 1911 - Russia
d. 16 Jan 1979 - Weld County, Colorado
Daughter of Phillip and Elizabeth (Rudy) Wilhelm. On August 1, 1927, she married Dave WEINMEISTER, Jr., at Ft.Collins. Came to United States with her family. Survivors: husband, Dave; daughters: Mrs. Jacob (Betty) Stromberger; Mrs Robert (Mary) Yabsley; Mrs Bill (LaVerne Violet) & Mrs Walter (Ruth) Eckhardt; sons: Albert LeRoy; Raymond E., Clarence W, sisters Lydia Bernhardt, Greeley; Mary Schlegel, Longmont. Was preceded in death by a son Robert David, who died in 1954.

WILHELM, Pauline C.
b. 17 Mar 1939 - Hawk Springs, Wyoming
d. 25 Jan 2007 - Henry, Wyoming
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 27 Jan 2007
Burial will follow in the Valley View Cemetery in Torrington, Wyo. Pauline was born March 17, 1939, in Hawk Springs, Wyo. the daughter of George and Esther (Miller) Wilhelm. She married Robert ORR in Torrington on November 13, 1960. Pauline is survived by her husband, Robert of Henry; daughters, Kelly Svitak and her husband Mark of Colona, Ill., and Laurene Avila and her husband Jeff of Henry; brothers, George Wilhelm and his wife Jean of Torrington, Peter Wilhelm of Torrington, and Daniel Wilhelm of Cheyenne, Wyo.; sisters, Betty Zimmerman and her husband Dennis of Sterling, Colo. and Virginia Gibson and her husband Dan of Lyman, Neb.; grandchildren, Brent Svitak of the USMC, Tylor Svitak of Colona, Ill., and Kristen, Brandon, and Andrew Avila all of Henry. Her parents, one infant brother, and one son Robert James Orr Jr. preceded her in death.

WILKE, Gladys E.
b.  10 Jan 1916 - Scott, Wisconsin
d.16 Jan 2001 - Plymouth, Wisconsin
From Obituary
Daughter of the late Louis and Olga Ramthum Wilke. She married Arno PLAUTZ. He preceded her in death in 1941. On Aug. 14, 1947, she married Earl G. TE STROETE, SR, Sr. in Waukegan, Ill. He preceded her in death on Feb. 3, 1987. Survivors include her children, Alice Glander.  Shirley (William) Aurich,  and Earl Te Stroete, Jr. (special friend, Karen Ullerich); her grandchildren, Ray (Judy) Glander, Sandra (Larry) Lenz, LaVonne (Robert) Taddy, Rick (Barb) Te Stroete, Debbie (Tim) OverMeyer, Jim Aurich, Donald Aurich, Jennifer Te Stroete (fiance, Bob Reinboldt), and Matthew Te Stroete (special friend, Dawn); one sister, Mildred (Vernon) Bichler of Adell; one sister-in-Iaw, Ruth Te Stroete of Sheboygan Falls; 10 great-grandchiIdren, and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one grandson, Roy Glander, one son-in-Iaw, Willard Glander and one brother-in-law, Howard Te Stroete. Burial will be in the Cedar Grove Cemetery.

WILKENING, Lawrence H.
b. 12 Aug 1902 - Moundridge, Kansas
d. 24 Nov 1974 - Goessel, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Elsie SCHROEDER May 11, 1930 in Canton. Survivors include the widow; daughters: Mrs. Morrey Wyman, Mrs. Jim Jones; brothers: Henry Jr., Canton; Walter, Ulysses; sisters: Mrs. Bertha Heim, Mrs. Hildegard Boesker, Mrs. John Otte, Mrs. Raymond Vogts, all of Canton; Mrs. Wilbur Gerken, Cheney.

WILKERSON, Grace - See Grace Dumler

WILKEY, Helen Margaret
b. 17 Dec 1922 - Sterling, Kansas
d. 31 Dec 2003 - Quinter, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, January 3, 2004
Daughter of Edgar S. and Margaret Stevenson Wilkey. On June 29, 1945, she married Benhardt Fose at Sterling. He died June 19, 1993. Survivors include: two sons, C. Thomas Fose, Denver, and Steven M. Fose, Houston; a daughter, Suzanne Irwin, Quinter; two brothers, Wilbur Wilkey and Steven Wilkey, both of Sterling; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by two brothers. Graveside service at Imperial Gardens, Pueblo, Colo.

WILLARD, Dennis B.
b. 21 Sep 1891, Pratt County
d. 6 Mar 1987, El Dorado Springs, Mo
From Hutchinson News
He married Mahala Mabel RAIDER Feb. 20, 1916, at Mullinville. Survivors: wife; sons, Paul, Walker, Mo.; Earl, Meade; Robert and Dale, both of Colorado Springs, Colo.; Albert, Security, Colo.; daughter, Dorothy Terrill, Smith Center.

WILLARD, Lucille
b. 19 Feb 1915
d. 1 Mar 2000, Neosho, MO
Parents were Marion Othe and Ferol Willard. Lucille married Bill FIEL in February 1936, and raised three children. Lucille is survived by her brother, Bill Willard, and wife, Cherrie, of Oklahoma City; daughter, Peggy Morgan and husband, Fike; daughter, Helen Kirk; son, Bob Fiel, and wife, Daurice. She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, a brother, and her husband, Bill.

WILLEMS, Anna T.
b. 20 Jan 1910 - Hooker, Oklahoma
d. 30 Sep 2003 - Mount Hope, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, October 2, 2003
Daughter of Jacob A. and Anna Toews Willems. Survivors include: 16 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Abe, Aaron, Jake T. and Pete; and three sisters, Elizabeth Willems, Marie Neufeld and Hulda Ensz. Burial will be in Zoar Cemetery, Inman.

WILLEMS, Marie
b. 30 May 1911 - Hooker, Oklahoma
d. 9 Jan 2003 - Buhler, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - January 11, 2003
She was born May 30, 1911, at Hooker, Okla., the daughter of J.A. and Anna Toews Willems. On Jan. 31, 1937, she married Henry E. NEUFELD at Inman. He died Oct. 7, 1995. Survivors include: a son, Henry L., Tulsa, Okla.; three daughters, Mary Jane Goertzen, Buhler, Virginia Curran, Goddard, and Dotty Hellman, Wichita; a sister, Anna Willems, Mount Hope; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four brothers and sisters. Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson.

WILLEMS, Mary Ann
b. 6 Dec 1927 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 4 Feb 1995 Oakley, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller collection
MONUMENT - Mary Ann Wassenmiller.
She was preceded in death by a son, Jay C. in 1974. Survivors include her husband, Ruben E. of the home; three sons, Roy of Goodland, Fred of Monument and Jerry of Oakley' two daughters, Jacque Ochs of Clovis, N.M., and Jolene Howard of Oakley; her mother, Helen Willems of Inman; two brothers, Henry Robert Willems of Ottawa, and John Darrell Willems of Goodland; a sister, Helen Luella Decker of Oakley; and 11 grandchildren. Burial wil be in Monument cemetery.

WILLEMS, T. James
b. 28 Mar 1928 - McPherson County, Kansas
d. 5 Mar 2003 - Hutchinson, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Friday, March 7, 2003
Son of Jacob and Elizabeth Epp Willems. On Nov. 29, 1949, he married Delores NIKKEL at Buhler. She survives. Other survivors include: a son, Tom, McPherson; two daughters, Pat Dalke, Wichita, and Karen Behrendt, Hutchinson; two brothers, Robert, Colorado Springs, Colo., and Alvin, McPherson; a sister, Betty Peters, Inman; and five grandchildren. Burial will be in Hoffnungsau Cemetery, rural Inman.

WILLIAMS, Doris Irene
b. 9 Nov 1916 - Downs, Kansas
d. 30 Sep 2003 - Sylvan Grove, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Wednesday, October 8, 2003
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Ole Cannon, in 1976; and her second husband, Sam Schneider, in 1976. Survivors include a son, Raymond Lee Cannon of Sylvan Grove; three sisters, Bertie Gearhart of North Platte, Neb., Armistice Alberts of Lawrence and Bonnie Retter of Topeka; 10 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Burial in Downs Cemetery.

WILLIAMS, Georgia E.
b. 14 Apr 1898 - Florence, Kansas
d. 26 Oct 1991 - Marion, Kansas
From Glenn Mueller collection
Burial will be in Marion Cemetery. Her husband, Harry (KLINE), died in 1967, and a son, Don, died in 1984. Survivors include two sons, James S. of Arlington, Texas; and H. Robert of Boise, Idaho; a daughter, Ruth Ann Jones of Topeka; a brother, Harry Williams of Florence; a sister Gladys Osgood of Des Plaines, Ill.; 11 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

WILLIAMS, Helen
b. 17 Sep 1906
d. 15 Dec 1947 - Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins Coloradoan, Fort Collins, Colorado - Monday, December 15, 1947.
She married William J. Galyardt at St. John's Lutheran Church here June 25, 1934. Besides her husband, Mrs. Galyardt is survived by her mother, Mrs. Josephine Williams, who has made her home at her daughter's residence recently; a brother, Raymond Williams of Wichita, Kan.; two nephews Roger and John Williams and a cousin, Mrs. Gerald Fortner of Sterling.

WILLIAMS, Lorene Lottie
b. 18 Mar 1912, Harvey County
d. 28 Jan 1990, Newton
From Newspaper Clipping
Daughter of John S. and Pauline J. Williams. Survivors include: three daughters, Barbara Reimer; Elaine Kasitz; and Janice Hiebert; a brother, Gilbert Williams, Newton; a sister, Alice Ford, Newton.

WILLIAMS, Margaret E.
b. 11 Dec 1914, Bigelow
d. 23 Feb 1993, Hays
From Newspaper Clipping
Daughter of Finlely J. and Nettie C. Miller Williams. She married Henry W. KLAUS Dec. 13, 1936, at Larned. He died Aug. 20, 1984. Survivors include one son, Don L. Klaus; one daughter, Sandra Tammen; one brother, Fred Williams, Victoria.

WILLIAMS, Mollie Stoppel- See Mollie Galliart

WILLIAMS, Nellie Beatrice
b. 29 Nov 1894, Galva
d. 20 Jul 1986, McPherson
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Carl KAISER Oct. 1, 1913, at McPherson. He died Dec. 28, 1964. Survivors: sons: John, Roscoe, Jack, James; daughter,Wilma Crowther; sisters Madge Jacobson and Irene Nelson, both of McPherson.

WILLIAMS, Phyliss L.
b. 8 Feb 1929 - Aulne, Kansas
d. 12 May 2003 - Florence, Kansas
From Newton Kansan - Wednesday, May 14, 2003
Born to Abraham S. and Marie S. (Ratzlaff) Williams in Aulne. She married James H. BROSEMER May 23, 1947, in Newton. He survives of Florence. Other survivors include: a son, Steven S. Brosemer of Emporia; two daughters, Julie Jantz of Florence and Merrilee Meisner of Hutchinson; two brothers, Rodney Williams of Florence and Darroll Williams of Valley Center; a sister, LaVon Coop of Newton; and six grandchildren.

WILLIAMSON, Schwemmer Mae E. - See Mae E. Donley

WILLIS, Jane W.
b. 3 Nov 1912 - Kirwin, Kansas
d. 20 Jan 2001 - Boulder, Colorado
From Hays Daily News - January 24, 2001
Daughter of U. S. Grant and Grace (Brewer) Willis. She married Roy SWARTZ on March 5, 1932, in Smith Center. He died Nov. 14, 1985. Survivors include two daughters, Mary Grace Elliott and Ruby A. Hoffner; a brother, Warren Willis, Pharr, Texas; a sister, Ann Dimond, Houston.

WILLMAN, Selma
b. 27 Apr 1908 - Garden City, Kansas
d. 17 Dec 2006 - Torrington, Wyoming
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 19 Dec 2006
Interment will follow Valley View Cemetery. Sally was born April 27, 1908, in Garden City, Kan., the daughter of Henry and Katherine (Schaffer) Willman. She married Fred WEBER in Greeley on June 27, 1929. Selma and Fred celebrated 68 years of marriage with one another before Fred's passing in 1997. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Audrey and Jack Lackman of Lyman, Neb. and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband, and sons Kenneth and Keith Weber.

WILLS, Anna
b. 8 May 1910 - Garden City, Kansas
d. 20 Jun 1994 - Gering Nebraska
From Glenn Mueller collection
Burial was at West Lawn Cemetery in Gering. Born to David and Elizabeth Wills. On May 8, 1927, she married R. J. FEIL at Harrisburg. She is survived by her sons Leroy of Gering, and Roger of Olivia, Minnesota; a daughter, Betty Uerwiller of Basin, Wyoming, brother Harry Wills o f Scottsbluff, Nebraska; 20 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, a sister Bertha, her parents, and a son Dwight Feil. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Feil, Russell, and Mr. and Mrs. Don Feil, Lucas attended the funeral service in Gering.

WILLSON, Eunice V. - See Eunice V. Sellens

WILLSON, Glenda S.
b. 17 Dec 1955 - Hoisington, Kansas
d. 17 Sep 2006 - Salina, Kansas
From Obituary from Lucas-Sylvan News - September 21, 2006, Ellsworth County Independent/Reporter - Thursday, September 28, 2006
Ms. Willson was born Dec. 17, 1955, at Hoisington to Melvin and Elva Heinze Willson. Survivors include her mother, Elva of Osborne; three sons, Josh Boden and Jerod Boden, both of Waldo, and Justin Boden of Hays; two brothers, Loy Willson of Osborne and Gary Willson of Wilson; and a grandson. She was preceded in death by her father. Burial was in Osborne Cemetery.
From Pamphlet from Funeral home
Officiant Rev. Tim Rahn. Organist, Mildred Megaffin - Vocalist Rod Ammons - Casket Bearers: Rod Cameron, Steve Heinze, Clayton Mullender, Alan Olds, Lee VanScyoc, Lonnie VanScyoc - Honorary Casket Bearers: Jeff Heinze, Mike Heinze, Richard Riley Charles Simpson, Larry VanScyoc, Darrell Willson - Final Resting Place, Osborne Cemetery, Osborne,Kansas - Clark-Gashaw Mortuary, Inc., Osborne, Kansas Note: Glenda was born the daughter of Melvin L. and Elva Susanna Catharina Heinze Willson

WILLSON, Melvin Lloyd
b. 6 Sep 1921- Quinter, Kansas
d. 15 May 2006 - Wichita, Kansas
From Ellsworth County Independent/Reporter - Thursday, May 25, 2006, Russell County News, May 24, 2006
Born to Ralph and Mable Willson. He married Elva S. Heinze, Aug. 14, 1947. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Glenda Willson of Osborne, two sons, Loy of Osborne and Gary of Wilson; two sisters, Mildred Carson and Wilma Mejo, both of Hoisington; a brother, Roland of St. John; six grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two grandchildren; and two brothers. Burial was in Osborne Cemetery.

WILSON, Betty Ada
b. 17 May 1911 - Halstead, Kansas
d. 26 Dec 2004 - Wichita, Kansas
From Wichita Eagle - Wednesday, December 29, 2004
She met Arthur B. KOOP in 1930 at the annual Halstead Picnic; the couple was married on Sept. 24, 1933. Mrs. Koop was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Violet Wilson of Halstead; by her husband; infant son, Carson Arthur; grandson, Eric Pollock and 12 siblings. She is survived by a sister, Eula Black of Wichita; by daughters, Marilyn Diers of Omaha, NE, Lillian Pollock of Wichita and Linda Barr of Racine, WI; by a son, Kelly Koop of Denver, CO; by grandchildren, Dana McMurchy of Tulsa, OK, Marta Argumedo of Cibolo, TX, Michael Argumedo (US Army), serving in Kuwait, Jeana Rankin of Wichita and Jamie Pollock of Fall River; by great-grandchildren, Ian Pollock, Conor McMurchy, Mackenzie Pollock, Tyler Gabbey and Geneva Gabbey.

WILSON, Esther Olodvka, Weimer - See Esther Kreft

WILSON, Esther - See Esther Bauer

George WILSON -- Hoisington Dispatch -- Thursday, April 10, 1890
Died... little Georgie, aged two years and eight months, child of Mr. and Mrs. Al WILSON, on Friday morning after an illness of several weeks.

[Infants] WILSON
Hoisington Dispatch -- Thursday, July 25, 1889
On Friday evening triplets, three boys, were born to Mr. and Mrs. Al WILSON. Two of the little ones died on Saturday and the third one on Tuesday.

WILSON, Jessie M.
Spouse from Friedenfeld, Russia
b. 17 Aug 1907, Rush Co., Kansas
d. 3 Sep 1986, Wichita, Kansas
Parents were Andrew and Sarah (Buchanan) Wilson. She married Fred F. FOOS May 31, 1931, at LaCrosse. He died in November 1964. Survivors: son, Frederick Foos.

WILSON, Kathleen Joyce - See Kathleen Joyce Dirks

WILSON, Lillian
b. 31 Aug 1919 - Raton, New Mexico
d. 7 Jun 2001 - Liberal, Kansas
From Hutchinson News - Sunday, June 10, 2001
Daughter of Thomas and Lillian Wilson. On Jan. 2, 1948, she married Frank FRIESEN at Raton, N.M. He survives. Other survivors include: two sons, Frank Dean Friesen, and Woodrow Heals; two daughters, Patricia Katherine Hibler, and Lillian Olson; a brother, Tommy Wilson, Albuquerque, N.M.; a sister, Jane Merit, Satanta. She was preceded in death by a sister; and a daughter, Jeanie Johnroe. Internment will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens, Liberal

WILSON, Pat -  See Pat Diehl

WILSON, Sadie E.
b. 6 Mar 1893, Ness County
d. 26 Feb 1988, Victoria
From Hutchinson News - Sunday, February 28, 1988
She married Carl W. KRAUS Feb. 11, 1919, in McCracken. He died May 25, 1975. Survivors: sons: John , Kenneth and Harold, all of Hays, Warren, Ellis; daughter, Dorothy Bemis, Hays.

WILSON, Twila Mae - See Twila Mae Voos

WILSON, Wesley K.
b. 16 Feb 1934, LaCrosse
d. 8 Apr 1980, Wichita
From Newspaper Clipping
Married Elsie HERBEL July 26, 1966, Bison. Survivors: widow; daughter, Linda Marie; parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Ronald Wilson, LaCrosse; brothers: Elden R., Warren C., and Lawrence; sisters: Mrs. Dorothy Lundquist, Mrs. Helen Callis.

WIMBERLEY, Oliva Kay - See Oliva Kay Ingraham

WINCHESTER, Helen - See Helen Radke

WINDHOLTZ, Regina Dorothy
b. abt 1920
d. 8 Oct 2006 - Loveland, Colorado
From Wichita Eagle - Tuesday, October 10, 2006
RUSSELL - Mai, Regina Dorothy. Survivors: son, Allan; daughters, Rae Jean Hoopes, Mary Barnett; brother, Delmas Windholtz; sisters, Lioba Schmidt, Georgina Leiker, Edna Tope; 10 grandchildren.

WINDHOLZ, Alfred
b. 17 Jun 1915 - Emmeram, Kansas
d. 8 May 2005 - Hays, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Tuesday, May 10, 2005
Born to Andrew and Barbara (Rohleder) Windholz. While still a youngster, he moved to Park where he resided with his aunt and uncle, Joseph P. and Clara Goetz. He married Alice WALTERS on Sept. 9, 1941, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hays. Survivors include his wife, Alice, their four children and their families: James Windholz and companion Dru Dunham, Boulder, Colo.; his children and grandchildren, Eric Windholz and wife Amanda of Highlands Ranch, Colo., Grant Windholz, Lakewood, Colo., Amy Windholz Lawrence and husband Tim and son James Whittaker, Parker, Colo.; Frank Windholz, Arvada, Colo., his children and grandchildren, Kimberly Windholz, Denver, Colo., Paxton Windholz, Columbia, South Carolina, Brianna Windholz, Arvada, Colo., and Frank's granddaughter Danielle Windholz, Arvada, Colo.; Ken Windholz and his wife Jolene, their children and grandchildren Kieran Windholz and his wife Heather, their children Bayleigh and Zakery, Festus, Mo.; Bryan Rupp, Houston; Ben and Mark Karst, Phoenix, Ariz., Jonathan and Clayton Karst, Hays; Mary Beth Windholz-Lind and her husband Roger, Newhall, Calif., and her son Preston Kiekel and wife Sophia Carias, Sherman Oaks, Calif., and her daughter Crystal Kiekel, Canoga Park, Calif. Alfred was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Clara Vonfeldt and his grandchildren Andrew and Audrey Windholz and Jeffrey Windholz. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery.

WINDHOLZ, Leona Pauline
b. 12 Nov 1914 - Emmeram, Kansas
d. 21 Aug 2003 - Hutchinson, Kansas
From Hays Dailey News - Saturday, August 23, 2003
Born to Adam J. and Anna P. (Scheck) Windholz. She married Francis Myron TALLMAN on May 25, 1937, in Concordia. He died March 18, 1976. Survivors include three sons, Steve, Hutchinson, Ernest, Independence, Mo., and Pat, Kansas City, Mo.; a daughter, Betty Davis, Hutchinson; a brother, Delmas Windholz, Lawrence; four sisters, Edna Tope, Arlington, Georgie Leiker, Mulvane, Regina Mai, Loveland, Colo., and Lioba Schmidt, Hutchinson; 11 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Edward.

WINDHOLZ, Mary Mae
b. 19 Oct 1919 - Emmeram, Kansas
d. 9 Dec 2005 - Hays, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, December 10,2005
Daughter of Andrew and Elizabeth Herman Windholz. On Oct. 25, 1939, she married Alois M. PFEIFER at Victoria. He survives. Other survivors include: a son, Al F., Hays; a daughter, Betty Ann Befort, Hays; three grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and nine step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by seven brothers, Ben, Don, Albert, Alphonse, Otto, Ferdinand and Hubert Windholz; an infant brother, Fidelis Windholz; five sisters, Clara Salmonson, Albertina Pelzel, Annie Meier, Elizabeth Graf and Ida Ingram; and an infant sister, Irene Windholz. Burial will be in St. Fidelis Cemetery.

WINDHOLZ, Pancratius
b. 15 May 1908 - Emmeram, Kansas
d. 13 Sep 2006 - Polo, Illinois
From obituary, From Wichita Eagle - Sunday, September 17, 2006
Interment will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens. He was born May 15, 1908 to John and Mary (Linenberger) Windholz in Emmeram, KS. He married Sophia WASINGER May 8, 1935 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis, KS. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Sophia, brothers Adolph, Richard, Rudolph, Edgar, Herbert, John, Paul, and sisters Genevieve Crow-Gresch, Margaret Malson, Leona Baugher-Armbruster, Irene Belfield. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, James and Judy Windholz of Milledgeville, IL; sister, Mary Norton of Beaverton, OR; brother Elmer of Aurora, CO; brother and sister-in-law, Alvin and Kay Wasinger of Oklahoma City, OK; grandchildren and spouses, Craig and Kelly Windholz of Lutz, FL; Lori and Brian Bailey of Roanoke, VA; Aaron and Caroline Windholz of Jacksonville, FL; Sarah Windholz of Placerville, CA; great grandchildren, Nicholas, Joshua, Benn, Hunter, and Kennedy; plus many nieces and nephews.

WINDHOLZ, Sophia Mae - See Sophia Mae Wasinger

WINDHOLZ, Veronica R.
b. 20 Jun 1904 - Liebenthal, Kansas
d. 21 Mar 2003 - Ransom, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Thursday, March 27, 2003
Born to to Matt Francis and Frances (Munsch) Windholz. She married Carl M. GRAF on Oct. 29, 1923, in Munjor. He died Nov. 1, 1962. Survivors include three sons, Arsenius, Thornton, Colo., Charles, Salida, Colo., and Gerald, Ransom; three daughters, Angelita Randa, Ransom, Joan Flax, Arnold, and Bernadette Flax, Henderson, Nev.; 31 grandchildren; several stepgrandchildren; 56 step great-grandchildren; several stepgreat-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; and several step great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three sons, Leonard, Lester and Charles, and two daughters, Antonia Marie Windholz and Francis Marie Schultz-Hickey. Graveside services at 1 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Cemetery, Munjor.

WINDMILL, Esther Margaret
b. 20 May 1912 - Offerle, Kansas
d. 26 Oct 1997 - Garden City, Kansas
From Heinrich Galliart/Galyardt Family History - Glenn Mueller collection
Tiller and Toiler, Larned, Kansas, Monday, October 29, 1997
She was born May 20, 1912, in Offerle, KS. the daughter of John Charles Windmill and Mable (Moore) Windmill. She is survived by one sister, Ethel Martin of Johnson, KS and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two sisters Ellen Chesterman and Dixie Jennings. One brother, Emery Windmill, her husband Earnest Hahn and daughter Peggy. Burial was at Pleasant Valley Cemetery near Zook Community South of Larned, KS

WINGERT, Ella Mae - See Ella Mae Keener

WINKLER, Justine Josephine - See Justine Josephine Beck

WINNEN, Hildegard "Gardi" Elizabeth
b. unk - Bromberg, Germany
d. 13 Jun 2004 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld , Scottsbluff, NE - 16 Jun 2004
Inurnment June 18, at Fairview Cemetery. She met her husband, Lt. Col. Cark ECKHARDT, Ret., while he was serving in the European Theatre. The couple married July 24, 1949, in Scottsbluff. Survivors include her nephew, Craig J. Eckhardt of Lincoln; sister, Elvi Koehlert of Merseburg; other surviving relatives, Rolf Eilenberger, his wife Eva-Maria, and son, Mathias, of Neresheim, Germany; Daniela, Alexander, Lara and Sophia Schreiber of Elchingen, Germany; and Guenter Waschkowski of Bueckeburg, Germany. Her husband and parents preceded her in death.

WINTER, Albert David
b. 19 Oct 1922, Lehigh, Kansas
d. 22 Mar 1999, Las Vegas, Nevada
Parents were David and Mary E. Schneider. He married Pauline GROSSMAN on October 17, 1943, at Hillsboro. Survivors include: one son, Lonnie; one daughter, Charlotte Frank; six sisters, Lydia Huenergardt, Fresno, California, Olinda Meier, Hillsboro, Dorothy Converse, Castle Rock, Colorado, Pearl Besecker, McPherson, Mary June Carlson, Windom, and Ruth Ann Dick, Windom. He was preceded in death by his wife, one son, Charles Ray Winter, one daughter, Paulette Huffman, two sisters and one brother.

WINTER, Alice A. F.
b. 22 Dec 1905. Bem, Mo
d. 2 Feb 1993, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
Daughter of Otto S. E. and Lydia E. Loepke Winter. Survivors include: a brother, Otto Winter, Cedaredge, Colo; two sisters,Viola Burrows,Por Hueneme,Calif., and Eunice Hill, Tulia, Texas; and a grandson, Britt L. Casey.

WINTER, Alberta I. - See Alberta I. Hoerner

WINTER, Alvina L.
B. abt 1901
D. 4 Jul 1974
From Newspaper Clipping
Graveside services will be 4:30 p.m. Monday, at Deerfield Cemetery.

WINTER, Anna
b. 26 Oct 1868 - Shcherbakovka, Russia
d. 5 Feb 1907 - Shattuck, Oklahoma
From Obituary - Zionsbote - February 27, 1907
Brother-in-law, David Winter. Brothers, Abraham and Cornelius. Daughter of Friedrich Winter. Her parents migrated from Russia and settled near Lehigh, Kansas. On September 15, 1889, she was united in marriage with Peter J. Epp. To this union 12 healthy children were born, the youngest being 3 weeks old. . Buried in the Adventist Cemetery on February 9th. Peter is a son of Peter Epp from Einlage, Old Colony, (Chortitza), South Russia. Note: The above obituary is contributed by Lela An Ruhl, granddaughter of Anna Winter Epp. It was translated from the German into the English. The writer, C. J. (Cornelius J.) Janzen, is a brother-in-law to Anna Winter Epp. Mrs. C. J. Janzen was a half sister to Peter J. Epp. They had the same mother but not the same father.

WINTER, Anna Belle
b. 27 Mar 1931 - Lincolnville, Kansas
d. April 20, 2001 - McPherson, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Saturday, April 21, 2001
Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

She was preceded in death by an infant twin son, LeJay C. Survivors include her husband,Delphin V. KOONS of McPherson; two sons, LeRay C. and Timothy L; two sisters, Betty Reiswig of McPherson and Edna May Janzen of Andover. Burial in McPherson Cemetery.

WINTER, Carl
b. 25 Jan 1886, Lehigh, Kansas
d. 19 Dec 1926, Hitchcock, Oklahoma
In 1908 he was united in marriage with Abbie BETZ. To this union four children were born, one son and three daughters; all with the mother survive him. Other survivors are the parents, six brothers and five sisters.

WINTER, Catherine Elizabeth
b. 30 Oct 1838 - Scherbakofke, Russia
d. 18 Feb 1923 - Hitchcock, Oklahoma
From the Hitchcock Clarion (OK) - Thursday, February 22, 1923
She was married to Gottfried HAFFNER in 1860. Their marriage was blessed with 10 children:7 sons and 3 daughters, five of whom preceded their mother to the great beyond and five of her children, besides her husband.

WINTER, Clara A.
B. 10 Mar 1882 - Worth County, Missouri
D. 23 June 1975 - McPherson, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
She was married to Milton T. WINTER, Sept. 4, 1916, at Staffordville. He died Oct. 14, 1926. Survivors are the son: Leslie M., McPherson; daughter: Mrs. Louise Speer, McPherson; sisters: Mrs. Mora Sluhser, Wichita; Mrs. Ethel Selves, Emporia. Burial will be in McPherson Cemetery. (Maiden name was not shown)

WINTER, Conrad
b. 15 Jun 1861, Shcherbakovka, Russia
d. 5 Jun 1945, Hillsboro, Kansas
In the year 1889 he was wed to Amelia WASEMILLER, who preceded him in death May 16 of this year. They immigrated to America in the year 1891, arrived at Lehigh. His departure is mourned by five children: George K. Winter of Hartford, Mrs. John Schneider of Herintong, Mrs. Valentine Bartel and Fred Winter of Lehigh, and Mrs. Glenn Humble of Pueblo, Colo. Card of Thanks sign Mr. and Mrs. John Schneider and children; Mr. and Mrs. George K. Winter and children; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Winter and children; Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Humble and children; Mr. and Mrs. Valentine Bartel and children.

WINTER, Dale Floyd
b. 27 Jul 1945 - Greeley, Colorado
d. 6 Nov 2005 - Greeley, Colorado
From Windsor Tribune - Obits for Nov 6 ,2005
Born to Fred and Mary (Winters) Winter. On Sept. 6, 1969, he married Claudia DURR at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Greeley. Survivors are his wife, Claudia Winter of Greeley; a daughter, Becky Winter, also of Greeley; a son, Matt Winter and fiancée Shannon Castle of Evans; his parents-in-law, William and Lillian George of Greeley; two brothers, Charles Winter Sr. and wife Eleanor of Eaton and Melvin Winter and wife Leona of Ault. His parents, a sister, Lillian, and three brothers, Eddie, Willie and Kenny Winter preceded him in death. Interment will be Sunset Memorial Gardens, Greeley.
Descendants of Johann Friedrich Winter, Jr
Johann Friedrich Winter, Jr, b: September 10, 1893 in Shcherbakobka, Saratov, Volga, Russia, d: April 02, 1970 in Greeley, Weld Co., Colorado. Married Maria Winter, b: December 06, 1899 in Russia, d: February 08, 1969 in Greeley, Weld Co., Colorado.
Children: (1) Wilbert Winter, b: December 26, 1917 in Windsor, Weld Co.,
Colorado, d: April 28, 1988 in Greeley, Weld Co., Colorado. Married Jeanette Graham.
(2) Friedrich Edward Winter , b: September 23, 1919 in Windsor, Colorado, d: January 03, 1994 in Denver, Colorado. Married (1) Marie Schepp, (2) Donna Rathburn, b: Abt. 1921.
(3) Lillian Orlene Winter, b: March 16, 1922 in Greeley, Colorado, d: December 10, 1966. Married Dairl Hobbs.
(4) Kenneth Winter, b: July 03, 1927 in Eaton Colorado, d: January 27, 1995 in Greeley, Colorado. Married Wilma Rutz, b: December 12, 1930 in Windsor , Colorado.
(5)Charles Winter, b: March 18, 1930 in Eaton, Weld Co., Colorado. Married Eleanor Herdt.
(6) Melvin Winter, b: August 25, 1935 in Eaton, Weld Co., Colorado. Married (1) Wilene Miller, (2) Leona Winter, Ms M.
(7) Dale Winter, b: July 27, 1945 in Eaton, Colorado. Married Claudia Durr, b: Abt. 1947.

WINTER, Ed P.
B. 5 Dec 1906 - Hillsboro, Kansas
D. 23 Feb 1996 - McPherson, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
Son of Karl and Wilhelmina Prieb Winter. On Aug. 12, 1928, he married Susie D. KLAASSEN at Hillsboro. She survives in McPherson. Other survivors include: a son, Floyd A. Winter, Hillsboro; a daughter, Lorene R. Smith, McPherson. Burial will be in the cultch cemetery. Additional Information - Marion County Cemetery Database for Mennonite Brethren Cemetery of Hillsboro shows - ID 23195 for Winter, Ed P., born 1906, died 1996, Row 9, Sec. B. There is an ID23194 for Winter, Susie D., born 1906, died 1996., Row 9, Sec. B.

WINTER, Ella - See Ella Ebel

WINTER, Ellen - See Ellen Kasper

WINTER, Essie
Family from Dobrinka and Kraft, Russia
b. abt 1887
d. 1961
From Enid Morning News, Wednesday, May 3, 1961
She married John HAFFNER April 13, 1913 in Chickasha. She is survived by her husband, John, of the home; one daughter, Mrs. J.C. Winters, Fairview; two sisters, Mrs. Matt Looney, Chickasha, and Mrs. Agnes Adams, of Chickasha; one brother, Fitch Buchanan, Chickasha.

WINTER, Esther
b. 16 Jan 1908 - Shattuck, Oklahoma
d. 4 May 1995 - Thornton, Colorado
Submitted by Marilyn Janet Steinert) Bailey.
Her parents, Fred and Nellie Winter, immigrated to the U. S. from Russia in 1898. She married Sam KLINE at Marion, who took her to Brighton, Colo, in 1939. Sam and Esther had a daughter, Patty Ann, who died in infancy.  Later they had a son, Russel, tho died 5 Jun 1990. Others who preceded her in death were her parents, Fred and Nellie Winter, brothers, Henry, Jacob, Huldrich, and Ferd. sisters: Mollie Froehlich, Lydia Hein, and Marie Laudner. Surviving are her husband, Sam Kline of Thornton, CO, one brother, Ted Winter of Marion. Burial in the cemetery at Thornton, Colo.

WINTER, Esther L.
b. 31 Dec 1919, Lehigh, Kansas
d. 7 Sep 1988, Hutchinson, Kansas
Daughter of David and Mary (Schneider) Winter. On October 14, 1940, Esther Winter and Marion S. SMITH were united in marriage in Sacramento, Calif. Survivors include: two daughters, Karla Pousson , Sandra Murphy, six sisters, Lydia Huenergardt of Fresno, California, O'Linda Meier of Durham, Kansas, Dorothy Converse of Castle Rock, Colorado, Pearl Besecker of Canton, Kansas, Mary June Carlson of Windom, Kansas, Ruth Ann Dick of Branson, Missouri; one brother, Albert Winter of Sunnyvale, California.

WINTER, Eugene Leo
b. 28 Apr 1921, Andale
d. 7 Nov 1996, Conway Springs
From Hutchinson (KS) News - November 9, 1996
Son of Julius Roman and Frances Freund Winter. On Aug. 28, 1946, he married Virginia Caroline AST at St. Joe, Ont. She survives. Other survivors include; two sons, Paul Winter,Viola and Perry Winter; three daughters, Linda Winter, Donna Devlin and Laura Pauly; a brother, Clarence Winter, Clearwater; two sisters, Bertille Emming, Cincinnati,Ohio, and Edith Betzen, Andale.

WINTER, Eva Elizabeth - See Eva Elizabeth Meier

WINTER, Eva Elizabeth
b. 2 Jan 1888 - Colnie Owilna, Russia
d. 16 Mar 1932 - Okeene, Oklahoma
From Obituary
In the year 1900, she came to Ameria with her parents. On February 24, 1907, she was married toGodfred Haffner, and lived together over 25 years. To this union were born 3 daughters, Mrs. Lea Weber of Okeene, Frieda and Emma, both at home. The bereaved ones are her husband, Godfred Haffner, and three daughters, her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs.Winter, 3 brothers, 3 sisters, and many friends.

WINTER, Ferd A.
b. 21 Oct 1909 - Shattuck, Oklahoma
d. 18 Jun 1980 - Marion, Kansas
From Marion Record - June 18, 1980
Submitted by Marilyn Janet (Steinert) Bailey
Survivors include his widow, Helen, of Marion; one son, Don, of Ness City; three daughters: Mrs. Forrest (Beatrice) Kelsey; Mrs. Charles (Virginia) Heerey, and Mrs. Kenneth (Margie) Sandwell, all of Marion; sisters: Mollie Froehlich of Lodi, Calif. Esther Klein of Denver CO and Mraie (Mrs. Karl) Laudner of Marion; and one brother, Ted Winter of Marion. Son of Fred K. and Nellie Weibert Winter. He and his wife Helen were united in marriage 19 Jul 1929 at Marion. He was preceded in death by his parents, 5 brothers, 1 sister, 1 grandson, and 1 son-in-law.

WINTER, Frank Edward
B. 29 May 1918 - Rochester, New York
D. 25 Jun 1994 - Hutchinson, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
Son of Frank E. and Blanche Burke Winter.On Oct. 4, 1943, he married Betty Ann SHULER AT Hutchinson. She survives. Other survivors include: a son, Frank Jr; two daughters, Mary Ann Young and Carolyn Piken; a brother, Jim, Akron, Ohio; a sister, Bonnie Willing, Hobe Sound, Fla.

WINTER, Fred
b. 28 Oct 1868 - Sherkowsky, Russia
d. 5 Nov 1936 - Wichita, Kansas
From MARION RECORD, November 5, 1936, Marion, Kansas
Submitted by Marilyn Janet Steinert) Bailey
In his younger days he served for three years and eight months as a soldier in the Russian army. In 1893 he was united in marriage with Nellie WEIBERT. To this union were born 11 children, seven sons and four daughters, of whom two sons have passed away. In the year 1898 he with his family came over to America. He leaves to mourn their loss his beloved wife, Nellie Winter, four daughters: Mrs. Wm. Schick of Brighton, Colo., Mrs. Joe Hein; Esther and Marie Winter all of Marion; five sons: Henry Winter, of Lincolnville; Huldrich Winter of LaSalle, Colo., and Jacob Winter, Fred K. Winter and Ted Winter, all of Marion; 19 grand children; one sister, Mrs. Marie Leonhardt of Wichita; one niece, Mrs. Hannah Steinert of Shattuck, Okla., and many friends. Interment in Highland Cemetery.

WINTER, Fred
b. 24 Apr 1891 - Russia
d. 9 May 1986 - Marion, Kansas
Marion (KS) Co. Record 14 May 1986
Submitted by Janet Flickinger
The son of Jacob and Christina (Laubhan) Winter, he was born April 24, 1891 in Russia. Around the age of two, he came to America with his parents, brother Jake, and sisters Mary & Katie. He was married to Katherine BRUNNER in 1914. She died May 13, 1936. To this union were born four children: Clarence, Minnie, Hermand, and Sylvia. Mr. Winter was both mother and father to his children. He then met Frieda BUDDE. They were married Jan. 1, 1940, at Newton. The couple had one son, Alvin. Besides his first wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Jake; two sisters, Mary & Katie; and a daughter Minnie. Survivors include his widow, Frieda; three sons, Clarence of Marion; Herman of Salina; and Alvin of Marion; a daughter, Mrs. Jack (Sylvia) Helmer of Marion; 17 grandchildren; 23 gt. grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Vocal music was provided by J. Robert Brookens. Anita Brookens was the organist. Casket bearers were Robert, Ronald, Kenneth, Jerry and Tony Winter and Kendall Helmer. Interment was in the Lincolnville Cemetery.

WINTER, Fred J.
b. 18 Dec 1898, Lincoln
d. 13 Feb 1980, McPherson
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Ellen KASPER March 12,1928, at Herington. Survivors: son: Glenn; daughters: Mrs.Lois Lake, Mrs. Virginia Schulz; Mrs. Wima Schroeder; Mrs. Betty Brewer, Mrs. Joyce Gooding, Mrs. Mary Tector; sisters: Mrs. Rachel Bartel, Leigh; Mrs. Marie Humble, Pueblo, Colo.

WINTER, Frieda Martha - See Frieda Martha Ehrlich

WINTER, George H.
B. abt 1913
D. 17 Jun 1977 - Sedgwick, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
Interment in the Sedgwick Kansas Cemetery.

WINTER, Gottfried
b. 15 Aug 1861 - Bawilna, Russia
d. 28 Jul 1953 - Fort Collins, Colorado
From Obituary
His parents were Jacob and Eva Seibert. In 1883 he maried Maria Katharina BLEHM and this marriage was blessed with 13 children, however nine of them preceded their father into eternity. He came with his family in 1902 to this country. His wife died in 1928. He leaves behind four children, Mrs. Conrad Fiet, Denver, Colorado, Mrs. Fred Winter, Ault, Mrs. Fred Snyder, Eaton, and Fred J. Winter, Greeley, Colorado. Additional information: Brother of Leonhart Winter

WINTER, H. D.
B. 2 Dec 1890 - Westpoint, Mississippi
D. 31 Jul 1976 - Scott City, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Katherine Jane ARNOLD Dec. 22, 1914, at Lamont, Mo. She died Oct. 7, 1973. Survivors include sons: Homer, Sacramento, Calif., Raymond D., Garden City; Harold, Scott City; daughters: Mrs. Caraleen Sweeney, Wichita; Mrs. Dorothy Brattin, Garden City; Mrs. Virginia Marie Maxwell, Phoenix, Ariz.

WINTER, Harry E
b. 1 May 1916 - Lehigh, Kansas
d. 13 Dec 1996 - Hillsboro, Kansas
Hillsboro (KS) Star Journal - 18 Dec 1996 -
Burial was at Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Church Cem. He was born May 1, 1916, on a farm south of Lehigh, the son of Carl Winter and Tina Epp Winter. His father died when he was eight years old. He married Sarah PLETT in California on May 11, 1942 and they had three children Charles, Richard, and Carol. The couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1992. He is survived by his wife, Sarah, of the home; son, Charles and wife Deanie of Tucson, AZ; daughter Carol Hicks and husband Joe, of Hillsboro; 3 grandchildren, Chad Winter, Sime Valley, CA; Troy Hicks and Sarah Hicks, Hillsboro; one bro. Leo and wife Daisy of Tulsa, OK; sister, Elda and husband Victor Plett of Tacoma, WA; and sister-in-law Pauline Winter, Hillsboro. He was preceded in death by his parents, son Richard L. Winter , and brother Eddie Winter.

WINTER, Hedwig Martha
B. 4 Dec 1909 - Zeitz, Germany
D. 23 Mar 1976 - Kingman, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
Survivors are daughters: Mrs. Delmar Patterson, Mrs. Diana Behrend. Burial will be in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Kingman. (Maiden name was not shown)

WINTER, Helen Caroline
b. 10 Feb 1927, Lehigh, Kansas
d. 18 Nov 1979, Hillsboro, Kansas
Daughter of David and Mary Schneider Winter. On July 7, 1946, she married Vernon MINNS. This union was graciously blessed with a child, Jack Kendel, who preceded her in death. Survivors: the widower, Vernon Minns,; brothers; Albert and Robert; sisters: Mrs. Lydia Huenergardt, Mrs. Linda Meier, Mrs. Esther Smith, Mrs. Pearl Besecker of Canton, Mrs. Mary Jean Carlson of Windom and Mrs. Ruth Ann Dick of Buhler. and Mrs. Dorothy Converse.

WINTER, Henry
b. 12 Nov 1907
d. 30 July 1961
From Page 14 of Greeley, Tribune - February 19, 1963
Children are Alex, Edward, Carl from Windsor, Frieda Weglin of Sacramento, Calif. 14 Grandchildren and 15 Great Grandchild. Buried akeview cemetery, Windsor, Colorado Note: See Eva Elizabeth Meier for additional information.

WINTER, Henry
b. 25 Oct 1898 - Lehigh, Kansas
d. 10 May 1973 - Marion, Kansas
From Marion Record - May, 1973
Submitted by Marilyn Janet (Steinert) Bailey
Burial was in Marion Cemetery. Son of Fred K. and Nellie Winter. He married Margaret FRIESEN on 1 Aug 1924 at Marion. The couple had one son and three daughters. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Jake. Survivors are his widow, Margaret of the home in Marion; one son Virgil also of Marion; and three daughters, Betty Jean Reiswig of McPherson, Edna Mae Janzen of Scott City, and Anna Belle Koons of McPherson; 8 granddchildren; 3 brothers: Huldrich of Greeley, Colorado, Ferd and Ted, both of Marion; four sisters: Mollie Froelich of Lodi Calif. Lydia Hein of Marion, Esther Kline of North Glenn, Colo, and Marie Laudner of Marion.

WINTER, Henry
B. abt 1898
D. 10 May 1974
From Newspaper Clipping
Survivors include his widow, Margaret; a son, Virgil E., Marion; three daughters, Mrs. Betty Jean Reiswig and Mrs. Anna Bell Koons, both of McPherson, Kan., and Mrs. Edna May Janzen, Scott City, Kan.; three brothers, Huldrich, Greeley, Colo., and Fred and Ted, both of Marion; four sisters, Mrs. Mollie Froelich, Lodi, Calif., Mrs.Lydia Hein and Mrs. Marie Laudner, both of Marion; and Mrs. Esther Kline, Northglenn, Colo. Additional Information - Shown in Marion County Cemetery Database for Highland Cemetery, Marion - ID 11302 - Winter - Henry, born 1898, died 1974, Sec. 26, Row 3. Also ID 11850 - Winter - Margaret, born 1905, died 1985, Sec. 26, Row 3.

WINTER, Henry H.
b. 16 Mar 1906 - Russia
d. 17 Jun 1982 - Greeley, Colorado
Greeley (CO) Daily Tribune-18 June 1982
He was born Mar. 16, 1906, in Russia to Fred and Margaret (Laubhan) Winter. He married Katherine ERBES Dec. 28, 1933 at Windsor. Winter came to the U.S. with his parents in 1907. Survivors include his wife, Katherine of Greeley; two daughters, Edith Mae Weinmeister of Arvada; and June Margaret Sheperd of Ft. Collins; a son, Elten Earl of Arvada; three sisters, Rose Marie Dunn of Layton, UT; June Staffieri; and Eileen Johnson, both of Denver; three brothers, Robert of Greeley; Reinholt of LaSalle, and Walter of Pine Bluff, WY; 8 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, and an infant son, Melvin Lee. Interment at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

WINTER, Henry John
B. 3 Sep 1910 - Nashville, Kansas
D. 1 Jul 1994 - Medicine Lodge, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
Son of William and Elizabeth Barfrede Winter. On Feb. 4, 1934, he married Gayle LOUTHAN at Anthony. She survives. Other survivors include: two sons, Allen L., and Ron W; two daughters: Virginia L. Lentz, and Vickie J. Scarbrough; a brother, Alvin, Wichita; two sisters, Hulda Lampe, Nashville, and Ester Crocker, Medicine Lodge. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Highland Cemetery, Medicine Lodge. the church or Leisure Time Center, Medicine Lodge, both in care of the funeral home.

WINTER, Henry
b. 21 Dec 1883 - Russia
d. abt 1963 - Windsor, Colorado
From The Windsor Beacon, Windsor, Colorado - Thursday, February 21, 1963
Ee was married in Russia in 1903 to Elizabeth MEYER. In 1905 they came to the United States and settled in the Windsor area. Survivors are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Jake (Hannah) Winter of Galeton and Mrs. George (Frieda) Weglin of Sacramento, Calif.; three sons - Alex, Edward and Carl, of Windsor; 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. See obituary for MEIER, Eva Elizabeth

WINTER, Jacob
Bawillna, Russia
b. 24 Nov 1883 - Bawillna, Russia
d. 6 Mar 1935 - Woodard, Oklahoma
In 1900 he came to America with his parents, and they lived the first two years in Omega, Oklahoma. On september 7, 1905 he married Mollie Laubach of Okeene. The couple had eight children (five daughters and three sons) who all bemoan including the deeply greiving wife, the going home of the father. Mrs. Carl Meisner of Okeene, Oklahoma, Mrs. Carl Conradi of Hitchcock, Herman and Elmer Winter of Okeene, Ok., Mrs. George Repp, Weatherford, Ok., Elsie, Carl, and Carla Winter, Oklahoma. Other than them survive him his elderly father and his stepmother, seven grandchildren, two brothers, three sisters.

WINTER, Jacob
b. 13 Jan 1902 - Lehigh, Kansas
d. Jan 1951 - Auline, Kansas
From Marion, Kansas, Newspaper - January 1951
Submitted by Marilyn Janet (Steinert) Bailey
Son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred K. Winter. Oct 1933, Mr. Winter was united in marriage to Miss Velma LEPPKE. To this union two children were born: Ivan Lafe and Rosalie.He leaves to mourn his early departure, his wife; 2 children, Ivan Lafe and Rosalie; four sisters: Mrs. Fred Zellers, Lodi, Calif; Mrs. Joe Hein, Marion; Mrs. Sam Klein, Brighton, Colo; Mrs. Marie Laudner, Marion; 4 brothers: Henry, Marion; Huldrich, Loselle, Colo; Ferd, Marion, Ted, Marion.

WINTER, Jacob
b. 24 Nov 1883 - Bawillna, Russia
d. 6 Mar 1935 - Okeene, Oklahoma
From Obituary Clipping
In 1900 he came to America with his parents. On September 7, 1905 he married Mollie LAUBACH of Okeene. The couple had eight children (five daughters and three sons) who all survive him; Mrs. Carl Meisner of Okeene, Oklahoma, Mrs. Carl Conradi of Hitchcock, Herman and Elmer Winter of Okeene, Ok., Mrs. George Repp, Weatherford, Ok., Elsie, Carl, and Clara Winter, Oklahoma. Other survivers are his elderly father and his stepmother, seven grandchildren, two brothers, three sisters. Additional Information: Brother of John L. Winter, Son of Leonhart Winter

WINTER, Mrs. John F. - See Mrs. John F. Haffner

WINTER, Julius R.
B. 29 Jan 1913 - Andale, Kansas
D. 5 Mar 1974 - Conway Springs, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
He was married to Frances FREUND Jan. 29, 1913 at Andale. Survivors include sons, Wilfred, Colwich, Edwin, Viola, Clarence, Clearwater, Eugene, Conway Springs, Robert F., Andale; daughters, Mrs. Bertille Emming, Cincinnati, Ohio; Mrs. Edith Betzen, Andale. Burial will be in the Andale Cemetery.

WINTER, Katherine, Korb -  See Katherine Kaxhaus

WINTER, Katherine Elizabeth -  See Katherine Elizabeth Schneider

WINTER, Katherine Elizabeth
b. 30 Oct 1838 - Scherbakofke, Russia
d. 22 Feb 1923 - Hitchcock, Oklahoma
From The Hichcock Clarion - Thursday February 22, 1923
She was married to Gottfried Haffner in 1860. Their marriage was blessed with 10 children:7 sons and 3 daughters, five of whom preceded their mother to the great beyond and five of her children, besides her husband, 18 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren are left to mourn her loss, but not without hope. The remains were laid to rest at the Seventh Day Adventist Cemetery in Omega. Note: The full maiden name of Mrs.Haffner was not shown in this obituary. Refer to obituary of Gottfried Haffner.

WINTER, Larry
b. 26 Sep 1946 - Greeley, Colorado
d. 14 Aug 2006 - Evans, Colorado
From Greeley Tribune, Greeley, Colorado - 08-16-2006
Born to Walter and Peggy Winter of Fort Collins. Survivors: Three sons, Ronald Lee of Evans, Duane Jay "DJ" and wife Jessica of Runaway Bay, Texas, and Bowen James of Severance; his mother, Peggy Winter of Fort Collins; two sisters, Diane Winter of Cheyenne and Shirley Pedersen and husband Larry of Fort Collins; four grandchildren, Emily Ann, Shelby Lynn, Dalton Lee and Alexander Cole; his former wife, Sharon (Brown) Winter; numerous nieces and nephews, and his neighbor and close friend, Don Densmore. Preceded in death by: His father, Walter Sr.; and a brother, Walter Jr. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens, Greeley.

WINTER, Leah
b. 13 May 1913, Durham, Kansas
d. 7 Nov 1996, near Hillsboro, Kansas
Parents were Jacob and Eva (Wasemiller) Winter. On August 29, 1932 Leah was united in marriage to Samuel LAUBHAN who died in 1972. Leah was preceded in death by her parents, her dear husband Samuel, brother Carl Winter, and sister Lydia Laubhan. Survivors include daughter Lorraine Shumaker and husband Roger, daughter Alma Schlehuber and husband Allen; brother Reinhold Winter of Durham, Kansas; brother Edwin Winter and wife Alice of rural Hillsboro, Kansas; sister Emma Weber and husband Eldon of Herington, Kansas; and brother-in-law Clifton Meisinger of Marion, Kansas.

WINTER, Leonhart
b. Oct 1855 - Russia
d. 28 Dec 1936 - Okeene, Oklahoma
From Information Furnished
Mr. Winter was born in Russia. he came to the United States and first located near Hitchcock. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Matilda WINTER: two daughters, Mrs. Mary Sauer of Denver, Colorado, and Mrs. Newt Nelson of Providence, Rhode Island: two sons, John L. Winter of Hitchcock, and George Winter of Weatherford: one brother, Gottfried Winter of Colorado. Internment was in the Bierig cemetery.

WINTER, Lester M.
B. 1 Nov 1904 - Blackburn, Illinois
D. 14 Jan 1979 - Anthony, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
Burial in Forest Park Cemetery, Anthony.

WINTER, Lillian Evelyn - See Lillian Evelyn Ediger

WINTER, Lydia
b. 5 Feb 1911 - Russia
d. 2 Jul 1995 - Durham, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
DURHAM -Lydia Laubhan
Emma Webber, Herington, is a sister. Surviving with her sister are her husband, Dave, Hillsboro; three sons, LaVern Laubhan and Glenn Laubhan, both of Salina, and Richard Laubhan, Overland Park; a daughter, Evelyn Cherry, Haysville; two brothers, Reinhold Winter and Edwin Winter, both of Durham; another sister, Leah Laubhan, Hillsboro; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Burial was in the Durham Park Cemetery.

WINTER, Lydia Marie
b. 9 Feb 1916 - Lehigh, Kansas
d. 23 Oct 2003 - Fresno, California
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, October 29, 2003
Daughter of Dave Winter and Mary E. Schneider. On Sept. 20, 1936, she married Arthur Ruben HUENERGARDTA at Lehigh. He survives. Other survivors include: three sons; a daughter; four sisters, including Olinda Meier, Hillsboro, Pearl Besecker and Ruth Ann Dick, both of McPherson; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

WINTER, Lydia
b. 21 Feb 1900 - Lehigh, Kansas
d. 23 May - Marion, Kansas
From Marion Record
Submitted by Marilyn Janet (Steinert) Bailey
Lydia W. Hein was born 21 Feb 1900 at Lehigh, one of 11 children of Frederick and Nellie (Weibert) Winter. The family lived in OK and Texas, and on 26 May 1917 Lydia was united in marriage to Joe B. HEIN at Lipton, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Edward Wesley, who died in infancy; a son, Harold, who was killed in May 1964; and four brothers, two of whom died in infancy and Henry and Jacob; and one grandchild. Among survivors are her husband Joe B. of the home; 2 sons: LaVern of Newton and Harvey of Milpitas, California; 3 daughters: Gladys (Mrs. Herb) Kline of Marion; Josephine (Mrs. Leland) Greenemeyer of Marion, and Frances Sanders, of Sedgwick, Kansas; 3 brothers: Huldrich Winter of Syracuse, Ferd Winter and Ted Winter both of Marion; 3 sisters: Mrs. Gus (Mollie) Frolich of Lodi, Calif, Mrs. Sam (Esther) Kline of North Glenn, Colorado, and Mrs. Karl (Marie) Laudner of Marion.

WINTER, Lydia
b. 5 Feb 1911, Schukofts, Russia
d. 2 Jul 1995, Hillsboro, Kansas
Daughter of Jacob H. and Eva (Wasemiller) Winter. At about the age of six months, her family immigrated to the United States. On April 22, 1934, Lydia was united in marriage to Dave LAUBHAN. They had four children, Evelyn, LaVern, Glenn and Richard. Lydia was preceded in death by her parents and by a brother, Carl Winter. Survivors include her husband Dave; daugher Evelyn Cherry; sons Lavern and his wife Kay, Glenn and his wife Sue, Richard and his wife Barbara; sisters Leah Laubhan of Hillsboro and Emma Weber of Herington; and brothers Reinhold Winter and Edwin Winter, both of Durham.

WINTER, Marie
b. 29 Mar 1913 - Shattuck, Oklahoma
d. 17 Aug 1988
From Marion Record - August 24, 1988
Submitted by Marilyn Janet (Steinert) Bailey
The youngest child of Fred K. and Nellie (Wyibert) sic Winter. On 21 Jun 1947, she was married to Karl LAUDNER at McPherson. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband and 2 sisters and 4 brothers. Survivors include her sister, Esther Kline of Northglenn, CO, brother, Ted Winter of Hillsboro, and many nieces and nephews.

WINTER, Marie Ellen
Family from Scherchabofka
b. 13 Sep 1900, Marion County, Kansas
d. 1 Sep 1990, Pueblo, Colorado
Marie is survived by her husband, H. Glenn HUMBLE, with whom she would have celebrated 65 years of marriage on Sept. 12,1990; two daughters, Jacqueline (Lyle) Carver and Patricia (Lester) Stuart; three grandchildren, Robert and Pam Carver, Valerie Stuart, and Gregory Stuart, a great-granddaughter, Brittany.

WINTER, Matilda -  See Matilda Winter

WINTER, Matilda -  See Matilda Muench

WINTER, Matilda
b. 6 Jul 1875 - Odessa, South Russia
d. 18 Dec 1969
From Information Furnished
She came to America in 1923 to Hebron, North Dakota. Burial was in Bierig cemetery. For many years, Mrs Winter had been cared for by her neice, Mrs. Eugenie Zaeringer. Other survivors are one son, George Winter of Weatherford, Oklahoma: two daughters, Mrs. Mary Sauer, Ft Collins, Colorado: Mrs. Hannah Durham, Vero Beach, Florida. Note: Maiden name not shown or furnished.

WINTER, Mary Magdalene -  See Mary Magdalene Haffner

WINTER, Minnie
b.abt 1890
d. Nov 1975
From Newspaper Clipping- November 22, 1975
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson, Kan. Survivors include a son, Edward Trempe, Wichita, and a sister, Mrs. Frieda Jorns, Preston, Kan,

WINTER, Mollie
b. abt 1897 - Shcherbakovka, Russia
d. 22 Jun 1983 - Lodi, California
From California News -Sentinel - Friday, June 24, 1983, and other obits
Submitted by Marillyln Jant (Steinert) Bailey
She came to Lehigh, Kansas, in 1898 with her parents Fred and Nellie (Weibert) Winter. She married F. W. SCHICK on 24 Jan 1915 in Shattuck, OK. She was preceded in death by her first husband, F. W. Schick, who died in 1945. In 1957 she married Gustave FROEHLICH. He died in 1973. In addition, she was preceded in death by one son Bellford Schick, her brothers Henry, Ferd, Jacob, and Huldrich Winter; and her sister Lydia Hein. Froehlich is survived by her son Winferd Schick of Lodi, CA; her daughter Ernesting Blum of Lodi, CA; four step-daughters: Tina Steyart of Lodi, Tillie Fagala and Esther Leicht of Stockton, CA; and Emma Wereden of Santa Clara, CA; her brother Ted Winter of Marion, KS; 2 sisters Marie Laudner of Marion, and Esther Kline of Denver, CO. Interment was in Cherokee Memorial Park.

WINTER, Ora Lester "O.L."
b. 23 Jun 1899 Eureka Twn, Hoisington, Kansas
d. 17 Sep 1999, Larned, , Kansas
Son of Henry J. and Caroline (Meyer) Winter. On 14 December 1926 he married Dorothy May SOUTHARDS of Great Bend. She survives with son, Henry O; daughters, Betty L. Wasson, Iva L. Helms, She was preceded in death by daughters, Thelma Adkins, Mary Hill; brothers, Edgar, Roy, Walter, and Fred.

WINTER, Rachel
Family Scherchabofka
b. 26 Apr 1902
d. 18 Dec 1986, Lehigh, Kansas
Additional Information - Rachel Winter married Valentine A. BARTEL

WINTER, Richard J.
B. 24 Aug 1955
D. 24 Aug 1975
From Newspaper Clipping
Survivors include the parents: Mr.. and Mrs. Roman C. Winter; brothers: Robert, Raymond,Charles, Theodore; sisters: Mrs. Marilyn Wetta, Mrs. Carolyn Eck, Sharon Winter. Burial will be in the St. Joseph cemetery.

WINTER, Robert
b. 17 Jan 1915 - Russia
d. 28 Oct 1986 - Greeley, Colorado
Greeley (CO) Daily Tribune-? Oct 1986 –
He was born Jan. 17, 1915, in Russia to Fred and Eva M. (Laubhan) Winter. He married Helen D. GREEN Sept. 24, 1939 at Windsor. Survivors include his wife, Helen of Greeley;three sons, Bob of Widsor; Dick and Jerry, both of Greeley; three sisters, Rosemary Dunn of Layton, UT; June Staffieri of Denver; and Eileen Johnson, of San Diego; 3 grandchildren and a gt. granddaughter. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Norma Jean and three brothers, Henry, Scott and Jake. Interment at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

WINTER, Ruby Rose
b. 30 Jun 1913 - Okeene, Oklahoma d. 4 Feb 2001 - Bethany, Oklahoma
From Obituary
Daughter of Jacob and Mollie (Laubach) Winter. On Sept. 18, 1933, Ruby married George REPP in Okeene. Ruby is survived by one son, Dennis Repp and wife, Alba; two daughters, Jerri Winn and Wilma Schoenhals and husband, Edward. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three brothers and four sisters. Additional Information: Ruby Repp was the daughter of Jacob Winter (John L. Winter's brother, Leonhart's son.), the last of his living children. Connie Ringler is a great neice.

WINTER, RUDOLPH F. “Rudy”
b. 31 Aug 1902 - Clintonville, Wisconsin
d. 20 Apr 2001 - Fond du Lac, Colorado
From Oshkosh Northwestern - Monday, April 23, 2001
Submitted by Mary Parker Smith
Son of Herman H. and Mary C. Ebert Winter. He married Harried POWERS who preceded him in death in 1966.  On February 11, 1967, he married Gertrude F. Miller in Colorado Springs. He is survived by two sons: Rudolph F. Winter, Jr., West Bend; Russell J (Connie) Winter, Milwaukee; two step-sons, LaVerne (Estelle) Wehner, New Orleans; Rodney Miller, Oshkosh; a sister: Helen Gau, North Fond du Lac, and a special friend, Alice Walton, Fond du Lac. He was preceded in death by his parents, both wives, a brother, Martin and one grandchild. Burial in Avoca Cemetery

WINTER, Ruth Viola - See Ruth Viola Meier

WINTER, Scott G.
b. 26 Aug 1907 - Windsor, Colorado
d. 21 Aug 1980 - Greeley, Colorado
Greeley (CO) Daily Tribune-22 Aug 1980
He was born Aug. 26, 1907, at Windsor to Fred and Margaret (Laubhan) Winter. He married Helen KAUFMAN Dec. 12, 1929 at Windsor. He is survived by his wife, Helen, of Greeley; three daughters, Mrs. Orville (Betty) Stadelman of Grand Junction; Mrs. Barbara Harris; and Mrs. Tom (Nancy) Whitfield, both of Denver; three sisters, Mrs. Leon (Rosie) Dunn of Layton, UT; Mrs. John (Lydia) Staffieri; and Mrs. Frank (Eileen) Johnson, both of Denver; four brothers, Robert and Henry, both of Greeley; Rhiney of LaSalle, and Walter of Pine Bluff, WY; 9 grandchildren and 5 gt. grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jake. Interment at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

WINTER, Sydia
b. 5 Feb 1911 - Russia
d. 2 Jul 1995 - Hillsboro, Kansas
Daughter of Jacob H. and Eva Marie Wasemiller Winter. On April 22, 1934, he married Dave LAUBHAN at Durham. he survives. Survivors include: sons: Lavern, Glenn, Richard; daughter: Evelyn Cherry; brothers: Reinhold Winter, and Edwin Winter,both of Durham; sisters: Leah Laubhan, Hillsboro; Emma Weber, Herington.

WINTER, Thelma - See Thelma Elliott

WINTER, Theodore
b. 11 Aug 1911 - Shattuck, Oklahoma
d. 30 Dec 1997 - Marion, Kansas
From Marion Record - Januaary 7, 1998
Submitted by Marilyn Janet (Steinert) Bailey
Son of Fred K. and Nellie (Weibert) Winter, the eighth of nine children. Survivors include one son, Leroy "Bud" Winter of Newton, two grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Burial was in Marion cemetery.

WINTER, Velma Unruh - See Velma Unruh Leppke

WINTER, Vera H. - See Vera H. Schroeder

WINTER, Verna M.
b. 27 Jan 1921 - Ft. Collins, Colorado
d. 2 Mar 2006 - Cheyenne, Wyoming
From Wyoming Tribune-Eagle, Cheyenne, WY - 6 Mar 2006
She married Martin KRUG on Nov. 24, 1940, in Ft. Collins. Mrs. Krug is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Bruce and Karol Krug of Cheyenne; a daughter and son-in-law, Bernadette and Tim Rutledge of Meridan; a sister, Ruth Wagner-Haake of Ft. Collins; four grandchildren, Kristin Burrell of Salt Lake City, Utah, Shane Burrell of Cheyenne, Bart Krug of Providence, R.I., and Marti Bertella of Cheyenne; five great-grandchildren, Brittanii Prahl of Salt Lake City, Jennii Burrell, Tommy Burrell, Trevor Bertella, all of Cheyenne, and Dalle Rutledge of Gering, Neb.; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Martin Krug on March 4, 1998; a brother, Harry Winter; a sister, Helen Condos; a grandson, Ty Rutledge; and her parents. Pallbearers will be Shane Burrell, Bart Krug, Fred Condos, Tim Rutledge, Bruce King, and Rick Wagner.

WINTER, Violet
b. 25 Nov 1913 - Hitchcock, Oklahoma
d. 26 Nov 2003 - Watonga, Oklahoma
From Enid News - November 29, 2003
Burial in I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Born to John L. and Mary Haffner, She married Woodrow SCHENK May 21, 1932. Surviving are one daughter, Sharon Daugherty of Mustang; two grandsons; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, two brothers and two sisters.

WINTER, Virgil Eugene
b. 6 Mar 1928, Marion County
d. 31 Jan 1991, Marion
From Hutchinson News
Son of Henry and Margaret Friesen Winter. Survivors include: three sisters, Betty Jean Reswig, Anna Belle Koons, and Edna May Janzen.

WINTER, Walter
B. 2 July 1919 - Windsor, Colorado
D. 20 Nov 2001 - Fort Collins, Colorado
From Greeley Tribune, Greeley, Colorado 11-22-01
Son of Fred and Margaret (Laubhan) Winter. On April 3, 1942, he married Pelagia "Peggy" DINKEL in Scottsbluff, Neb. Survivors are his wife, Peggy Winter; two daughters, Diane Winter and Shirley Pedersen; a son, Larry Winter; a sister, Eileen Johnson of Santee, Calif. His parents, a son, Walter Jr., two sisters and Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Greeley.

WINTERHALTER, Anna
b. 23 Nov 1892, Preston
d. 12 Aug 1981, Hutchinson
From Hutchinson News - Thursday, August 13, 1981
She married W. L. BIEHN in 1917 at Garden City. Survivors: widower; Sisters Miss Wilma Winterhalter, Hutchinson and Mrs. Blanche Johnston, La Juanta,Colo.

WINTERHOLLER, Fredrick Richard
b. 16 Jan 1928 - Lovell, Wyoming
d. 25 Apr 2004 - Gillette, Wyoming
From Casper Star Tribune, Casper, WY - 28 Apr 2004
Graveside services in Lovell Cemetery. Son of Carl and Alvina (Wagner) Winterholler. He married Betty LEE on Dec. 31, 1946, in Lovell. During his illness, he was loving cared for by his daughter-in-law, Tonya Winterholler. Survivors include his wife of 57 years of Gillette; three sons and their wives, Michael L. Winterholler of Big Horn and Richard R. and Ronald C. Winterholler, both of Gillette; brother, Victor C. Winterholler of Lovell; five grandchildren; two great-grandsons; and two aunts. He was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters, Christina, Selma, and infant Elizabeth May.

WINTERS, Frank M., Sr.
B. 14 Apr 1901 - Lake City, Kansas
D. 27 Nov 1978 - Pratt, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Callie ROYCE June 7, 1963 at Clayton, N.M. Survivors: widow; sons: Frank M., Jr.; step-sons: Richard Godfrey, Kingman; Thomas Naasz, Ralph Naasz; daughters: Mrs. Nancy Swonger, Mrs. Roberta Reno, Mrs. Betty Wilson, Mrs. Patsy Billings; brothers: Ralph, Gainsville, Texas; Alvin, Tacoma, Wash.; Robert, Burns Flat, Okla.; Ted, Towanda; sister: Mrs. Grace Buchanan, Cheney. Burial in Ellenwood Cemetery, Sawyer.

WINTERS, Fred J.
b. 26 Nov 1909 - Oberdorff, Russia
d. 2 Aug 1996 - Eaton, Colorado
From obituary
Submitted by Mary Parker Smith
Son of Frederick Weismiller and Mary (Winter) Winters. On January 11, 1931, he married Ann WOLFE in Eaton, Colorado. She died May 12, 1984. Mr. Winters came to the United States when he was one year old. His mother died giving birth. At age 4, he lived with his uncle, Godfred Winter, and his wife Mary, who reared him in Eaton. Survivors include, Dixie Ann Hoffner of Greeley: a son, Jerry D. Winters of Greeley: a granddaughter, Lori Ann Hoffner: and a grandson, Frederick Thomas Winters. His parents, an infant son; an infant daughter; his wife Ann; two brothers; four sisters; and a grandson, Bryan Dean Hoffner, are deceased. Internment  will be at Eaton cemetery. Additional Information: Fred J. (Weismiller) Winters is different from Fred Winter that was the son of Gottfried and Maria Blehm Winter He was adopted and raised by Gottfried after his mother died.

WINTERS, Henry
b. 3 Jan 1904 - Higgins, Texas
d. 30 Oct 1979 - Hoisington, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
He married Lois HOLBROOK Jan. 18, 1926, in Tahleqluah, Okla. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Mrs. W. R. (Betty) Little of Liberal and Mrs. Alfred (Jimye Sue) Gross of Littleton, Colo.; two brothers, Arthur of Little River and Albert of Kinsley; four sisters,Mrs. Eddie Miller of Great Bend, Mrs. C. L. Williams of Irving, Texas, Mrs.Tommy Shawl of Mountain Home, Ark., and Mrs. Esther DeWitt of Wichita.

WINTERS, Katherine M. - See Katherine M. Purcell

WINTERS, Laura Leona
B. 14 Nov 1901 - Lake City, Kansas
D. 6 Oct 1975 - Kiowa, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
She was married to William Washington WINTERS, Aug. 11, 1927, at Dodge City. He died Dec. 24,1973.
Survivors include sons: Chuck and Delbert, both of Wichita; Robert, Pratt. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Medicine Lodge.

WINTERS, Mae M.
b. 4 Apr 1905 - Shattuck, Oklahoma
d. 4 Mar 1989 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
She married Edwin MILLER April 24, 1968, in Wichita. Survivors include her husband of the home; two brothers, Arthur Winters of Little River and Albert Winters of Kinsley; and three sisters, Mollie Shaw of Moline, IL; Esther Wilkins of California; and Gladys Williams of Terrell, TX. Burial in the Gt. Bend Cemetery.

WINTERS, Mary
b. 6 Dec 1899 - Saratov, Russia
d. abt 1969 - Fort Collins, Colorado
From Obituary
Submitted by Mary Parker Smith
Wife of Fred WINTER, JR. She came to the United States with her parents  when she was two years old. She was married  at Garden City, Kansas, on Jan 10,1916. Surviving , in addition to her husband, are six sons, Dale Winter, Melvin Winter, and Kenneth Winter, all of Greeley; Charles Winter, and Wilbert Winter, both of Eaton, and Eddie Winter of Westminster; two  sisters, Mrs. Conrad Feit and Mrs. Lydia Snyder; and a brother, Fred J Winters, all of Greeley. Her only daughter, Mrs. Lillian Slagle, died in 1966.

WINTERS, Maxine - See Maxine Goodman

WINTERS, Nellie -  See Nellie Weibert

WINTERS, Rozelle
B. abt 1885
D. 14 Feb 1975
From Newspaper Clipping
Services for Rozelle (Mrs. Emmett ) Win