Obituaries in Kansas Newspapers (arranged by city)
Lucille B. Winkler
Lucille B. Winkler, 91, of Seneca, Kansas, died Friday, June 14, 2013 at the Nemaha Valley Community Hospital in Seneca.
She was born east of St. Benedict, Kansas on December 4, 1921, the daughter of Bernard J. and Pauline Runnebaum Osterhaus.
Lucille graduated from 8th grade at Rock School, and then began helping area families in their homes with domestic chores.
She also worked for Kampert Drug Store in Seneca for 17 years.
On October 29, 1947 she married
Donald Winkler at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in St. Benedict.
The couple made their home in Seneca where they raised their daughter, Connie, and celebrated 66 years of marriage.
Lucille helped her husband Donnie operate Winkler Truck Line for 25 years, and also co-managed Winkler Liquor Store from 1971 until they sold the store in 1981.
She was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, St. Ann’s Altar Society at the church, and the American Legion Women's Auxiliary, all in Seneca.
She enjoyed playing cards, quilting and crocheting.
She is survived by her husband Donnie of the home; daughter, Connie Winkler of Seneca; and two sisters, Edna "Eddy" Love of Seneca and Edith Kongs of Manhattan.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Bernice Rettele on May 26, 2007; and two brothers, Leonard Osterhaus on April 16, 1958 and Gilbert Osterhaus on February 21, 2012.
Rosaries will be prayed at 2 & 7 PM Monday, June 17, at Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM Tuesday at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Seneca.
Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be given in Lucille’s memory for Sts. Peter & Paul Church or St. Ann’s Altar Society.
Philomena A. Winkler
Philomena A. Winkler, 95, of Seneca, Kansas, died Friday, November 8, 2002, at Country View Estates Care Home in Seneca where she had been a resident since October 31, 1998.
She was born September 12, 1907, at Kelly, Kansas, the daughter of William and Sophia Novak Kongs.
She attended St. Bede's School at Kelly and was in the first class at the Kelly High School, where she attended one year.
She was known as a very fine mathematics student.
While she was growing up, she worked in the family hardware store, Kong's Hardware at Kelly, as well as helping on the family farm.
On April 20, 1927, she married
Eugene F. Winkler at St. Bede's Church at Kelly, Kansas.
They farmed several different locations in the Kelly area.
In 1936 they moved to the Winkler farm south of Kelly.
They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1977.
Her husband, Eugene died November 30, 1980.
In the spring of 1981, she moved into Seneca.
She was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Church and St. Ann's Altar Society at the church in Seneca and was formerly an active member of St. Bede's Church in Kelly.
Survivors are four sons, Linus Winkler of Oneida, Kansas, Albert Winkler and Marvin Winkler, both of Corning, Kansas, and LeRoy Winkler of Seneca; a daughter, Eleanor Hermesch of Goff, Kansas; a brother, William Kongs of Wetmore, Kansas; 37 grandchildren; 95 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by two grandsons, Stephen Winkler on June 20, 1974 and William R. Winkler on March 11, 1998 and two brothers Albert and Sylvester Kongs.
The mass of Christian burial will be 10 A.M. Monday, November 11, 2002, at Sts. Peter & Paul Church in Seneca.
The burial will be in St. Bede's Cemetery, Kelly, Kansas.
A prayer service will be conducted at 2 P.M and the rosary will be prayed at 7 P.M.on Sunday at the Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca.
Memorials may be given for St. Bede'sCemeteryor for Sts. Peter & Paul School and sent in care of the family.
Teresa M. Winkler
Teresa M. Winkler, 93, of Seneca, Kansas, died Sunday, November 18, 2001, at Crestview Manor Care Home in Seneca.
She had been a resident there since January of 1991.
She was born April 19, 1908, on a farm in the St. Bridget Community north of Axtell, Kansas, the oldest of ten children of John and Cecelia Catherine McQuaid McGinty.
The family moved north of Seneca where she attended the Rock School and the Blue Star School.
When she was in high school the family moved Kempler's Switch south of Seneca, and her parents operated a grocery store there.
She graduated from Sts. Peter & Paul High School in 1928.
On November 26, 1928, she married
Lawrence J. "Germ" Winkler at Sts. Peter & Paul Church in Seneca.
They lived south of Seneca on the east side of Lake Nemaha before moving into Seneca in 1934.
Teresa began employment with the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company in 1944 and worked as an operator for 21 years.
She also worked part-time at the Florence Ann Shoppe and at Dr. C.B. Hash's office, both in Seneca. Her husband, "Germ, " died August 22, 1990.
She was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Church and the St. Ann's Altar Society at the church, a charter member of the Nemaha County Historical Society, a member and past president of the Seneca Business & Professional Women's Club, and the Telephone Pioneers of America.
Survivors are a son, Robert Winkler of Wichita; three brothers, Clarence "C.E." McGinty and Leonard McGinty both of Wichita, Kansas, and James McGinty of Seneca; nine grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by two sons, Carroll Lee on January 7, 1935 and Kenneth on June 1, 1977; two brothers, Emmett McGinty and John McGinty and four sisters, Madelyn Winterscheidt, Catherine Schoenberger, and Rita Thompson and
Erma Cox.
The mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, November 21, at Sts. Peter & Paul Church in Seneca.
The burial will be in the church cemetery.
A prayer service will be conducted at 2 P.M. and the rosary will be prayed at 7 P.M. Tuesday at the Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca.
Memorials may be given for Sts. Peter & Paul School in Seneca and sent in care of the family.
Mary B. Winterscheidt
Mary Catherine (Bergman) Winterscheidt passed away in her home on May 16, 2014.
She had survived two different types of cancer and a hip replacement before God finally called her home.
Mary was born March 15th, 1930 and grew up on the family farm near Baileyville, Kansas.
She was the only child of John Burdiek and Elizabeth Enneking.
After her father’s death, her mother married
Joseph Bergman.
Mary was one of 8 Bergman children.
After graduation from Baileyville High School, Mary received her undergraduate degree from Mount Saint Scholastica in Atchison, Kansas.
She later received her Master’s Degree in 1994 from Augustana College in Sioux Falls.
Mary was a teacher who spent her life helping others realize their potential and see the joy and God’s beauty in every day.
She began her teaching career at Seneca High School as an English teacher and later retired from Axtel Park High School in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Mary continued to substitute teach until the week of her death.
She was a life-long learner who enjoyed reading and discussing books.
She belonged to numerous book clubs and enjoyed reading the Wall Street Journal.
In addition to her love of teaching, Mary was an avid gardener and loved working in her yard.
She took particular pride in her poppies and raspberries.
She enjoyed having friends and family over to her home to enjoy her backyard and delicious recipes while talking about books and articles she had read and singing the praises of her family and friends.
Mary loved to sew and won a Vogue award for her design while in Seneca.
Over the years, Mary made many beautiful outfits as diverse as family Halloween costumes to a wedding dress worn by one of her daughters.
Her artistic talents were complimented by her appreciation for the arts.
She was always happy to attend an art lecture, visit an art museum or enthusiastically admire a child’s artwork.
Mary also loved her community.
She was a Girl Scout leader and Girl Scout Council Member for many years in Seneca as her children were growing up.
In Sioux Falls, she was one of the founding members of the “Festival of Cultures” annual weekend and worked tirelessly for many years to promote cultural diversity and awareness in the community.
She opened her home to numerous foreign exchange students over the years and sponsored and took under her loving wings refugee children that had resettled in Sioux Falls.
Finally, Mary loved to travel.
She loved experiencing new cities and cultures both in the United States and abroad.
Mary also loved to visit her children, grandchildren and their extended families.
She put many miles on her car traveling to Kansas to visit and accumulated numerous frequent flyer miles from the trips to Phoenix, St. Louis and Missoula, Montana.
Mary is preceded in death by her father and mother, John Burdiek and Elizabeth Enneking Bergman, her brother Chuck, her step-father, Joseph Bergman, and her step-brother Lester Bergman.
Mary is survived by her sister, Joan (Bergman) Buser and her brothers Joe, Elmer, Paul and Gus Bergman.
Mary was the loving Mother of Laurie Hiler, Rebecca Winterscheidt, Amy Winterscheidt, John Winterscheidt and Sarah Winterscheidt.
She was the beloved Grandmother of Hattie and Hannah Hiler, Rachel, Mark and Katie Werner, Alex and Corrinne Smith, Jennifer Prillman and Agnes Schallenkamp; Mother-in-Law to Robert Werner and Brett Mairose, dear sister, aunt, friend and Angel on earth to Lisa Boyer, Vladimir, Kieko and many others who loved her.
Services: Funeral immediately followed by the burial is on Saturday, May 31st at 9:30 a.m. at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Seneca, Kansas.
There will be a luncheon at the Church Hall for everyone immediately following thecemeteryservice.
Flowers can be sent to: Lauer Funeral Home 212 S. 4th Street, Seneca, Kansas 66538
Contributions in her memory may be made to Catholic Relief Services (to support Sudanese lost boys) 228 W. Lexington St., Baltimore, Maryland 21201-3443.
On Monday, June 2nd, we will pray the Rosary for Mary at 1:30 p.m. immediately followed by a 2:00 p.m. Memorial Mass in Sioux Falls, South Dakota at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 3601 E. Dudley Lane, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57103.
There will be a celebration of Mary’s life immediately following the Sioux Falls Memorial Mass in Mary’s beloved backyard flower garden at her home.
