Obituaries in Kansas Newspapers (arranged by city)
Betty Anne (Tinnemeyer) Garrett
1922 - 2006
MANTECA, Calif. - Betty Anne (Tinnemeyer) Garrett, 84, died Nov. 17 at the Doctor's Hospital of Manteca. She was born on Sept. 28, 1922, in Great Bend, the daughter of Fred Tinnemeyer and Ellie May Foster. She worked for Cessna Airplane Manufacturing during the war. She also worked for Bethlehem Steel before working for Tracey Defense Depot as a shipment clerk for 18 years. Survivors include one sister, Virginia Redmond of Redwood City, Calif.; and two nieces, Marcia Redmond of Redwood City, Calif., and Debbie Redmond-Ploeger of Grand Junction, Colo. Funeral services will be at noon Monday at San Andreas Memorial Chapel. Burial will be at Peoples cemetery with graveside service to follow the funeral. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to your local humane society.
Dolores M. Schneider
1919 - 2006
Dolores M. Schneider, 86, of Great Bend died Nov. 23 at Central Kansas Medical Center. She was born Dec. 6, 1919, in Rush County, the daughter of Carl W. and Martha Augusta Tammen Schneider, Jr. A lifetime resident of Great Bend, she was a telephone operator, instructor and supervisor for Southwestern Bell Telephone Co., retiring after 38 years. Ms. Schneider was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Great Bend and an Honorary Member of Telephone Pioneers of America. She was baptized Jan. 18, 1920, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Albert and confirmed April 14, 1935. Survivors include one sister, Isabella Nuss of Great Bend; one nephew, Mark Schneider of Pratt; and a great-niece, Danielle Hott of Centennial, Colo. She was preceded in death by a brother, Arthur Schneider, one sister, Eleonore Nuss, and one niece, Magdelene Hott. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Great Bend, with the Rev. James A. Strasen officiating. Burial will be at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Great Bend. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday at Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend. Memorials are suggested to Trinity Lutheran Church in care of the funeral home. Funeral arrangements provided by Bryan Funeral Home 1425 Patton Road Great Bend, KS 67530
Jerome L. 'Jerry' Welch
1929 - 2006
GARDNER - Jerome L. 'Jerry' Welch was born July 8, 1929, in Great Bend, the son of Clarence E. and E. Irene Welch. Jerry died peacefully at home on Nov. 24. He had been diagnosed with lung cancer in April of this year. Jerry spent his early years in Great Bend, Pawnee Rock and Colby. He was drafted into the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Following basic training and Leadership School at Ft. Lee, Va., he met and married
the former Anna Volansky of Dupont, Pa. Following 17 months of service in Korea, Jerry and Ann were discharged from the Army and settled in Otis where Jerry worked at the helium plant. While in Otis, their son Michael L. Welch was born. They subsequently moved to Albert, where they lived for 18 years. The helium plant closed and Jerry became a journeyman electrician, working out of Larned. In 1975, they moved to Gardner. Jerry joined Local No. 226 in Topeka and retired from that union in 1991. Jerry was preceded in death by his mother, Irene, and his father, Clarence, and his sister Joyce (Welch) England. He is survived by his wife Ann of the home in Gardner; his son Michael and wife Jolene of Wichita Falls, Texas; his granddaughters Jennifer and husband Rich Renner of Wichita Falls and Jamie and husband Charles 'Chip' Wilson of Arlington, Texas. He is also survived by brothers Kermit and wife Carol of Gardner and Lauren and wife Marian of Wichita, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Jerry's love of horses was exceeded only by his love for people. He will be fondly remembered by family and friends. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 555 W. Main, Gardner. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Building Fund or Olathe Hospice. Funeral arrangements provided by Bruce Funeral Home 106 S. Center P.O. Box 192 Gardner, KS 66030
Donald George Rose
1936 - 2006
HOISINGTON - Donald George Rose, 70, died Nov. 24 at 211 E. 3rd in Hoisington. He was born Nov. 21, 1936, in Great Bend, the son of Charles Raymond and Helen 'Henkins' Rose. He was a 1954 Hoisington High School graduate, attended Kansas University and received a Bachelor of Science degree from Fort Hays State University in 1972. A retired middle school teacher for USD 489 in Hays, he was a former resident of Hays, moving to Hoisington after retirement in 1997. He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Hoisington and Eagles Lodge in Hays. Survivors include two brothers, Raymond H. Rose of Lake Almanor, Calif., and Joe M. Rose of Leawood. He was preceded in death by a sister, Sue DuRant. A Vigil Service will be held at 7 p.m. today at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Hoisington with the Rev. Pascal Klein officiating. Burial will be at St. John cemetery in Hoisington. Friends may call from 1 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to St. John cemetery Fund in care of the funeral home. Funeral arrangements provided by Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home 415 North Main P.O. Box 146 Hoisington, KS 67544
Elizabeth A. 'Betty' Boger
1919 - 2006
HUTCHINSON - Elizabeth A. 'Betty' Boger, 87, died Nov. 23 at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born Nov. 6, 1919, at Odin, the daughter of Robert and Amelia Tinkel Korkish. She married
Lester W. Boger on Feb. 23, 1953, in Hutchinson. A Hutchinson resident for the past 54 years, moving from Hoisington, she graduated from Odin schools. She was a homemaker and had worked at the Hoisington Drug Store. She was a member of Church of the Holy Cross and its Altar Society. She had been active as a Scout mother, and in PTA and as a room mother at Graber Elementary School. Survivors include her husband, Lester, of the home; a son, Dale Boger and wife Karen of La Jolla, Calif.; a daughter, Marlene Showalter, Topeka; a sister, Theresa Hochstatter of Gladstone, Mo.; and a grandson, Thomas Showalter of Lawrence. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Matilda Finger and Leona Korkish, and a son-in-law, Fred Showalter. A rosary and prayer service will be at 7 p.m. today at Elliott Mortuary Chapel, Hutchinson. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Zion Lutheran Church, 1017 North Washington, Hutchinson, with Pastor Robert L. Albin, Pastor Henry Hartman and Father Ned Blick presiding. Burial will be at Fairlawn Burial Park. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at the mortuary. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association or Zion Lutheran Church in care of the mortuary. Funeral arrangements provided by Elliott Mortuary 1219 North Main Hutchinson, KS 67501
Owen Price Teel
1927 - 2006
Owen Price Teel, 79, of Great Bend, died Nov. 23 at Central Kansas Medical Center, Great Bend. He was born March 12, 1927, in Englewood, Mo., the son of Fred Alan and Minnie 'Sweeten' Teel. He married
Patricia N. Trotter Oct. 24, 1975, at Claflin. He was a longtime resident of Claflin, moving to Mountain Home, Ark., in 1984 and returning to Great Bend in 1994. He was a retired corrosion technician for Northern Natural Gas, retiring in 1984 after 33 years of service. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Great Bend, a life member of Ralph B. Praeger Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 8668 of Claflin and a life member of American Legion Post No. 200, Holyrood, and Eagles Lodge No. 646, Great Bend. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, of the home; a son, Jim L. Teel; a daughter, Linda Cook, of Lyons; a brother, Lawrence L. Teel of Columbia, Mo.; three sisters, Helen Kennett of Broken Arrow, Okla., and Ruby Phillips and Ruth Martin, both of Columbia, Mo.; and nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at First United Methodist Church, Great Bend, with the Rev. Gary Brooks officiating. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Fairlawn cemetery, Hutchinson. Friends may call from 1 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. Monday at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, and from 9:30 until the service on Tuesday at the church. Memorials are suggested to the First United Methodist Church Organ Fund or the donor's choice in care of the funeral home. Funeral arrangements provided by Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home 415 North Main P.O. Box 146 Hoisington, KS 67544
Alice H. Rader
1916 - 2006
LYONS - Alice H. Rader, 90, died Nov. 19 at Rice County Hospital in Lyons. She was born June 25, 1916, at Wilson, the daughter of Frederick and Anna Hilgenberg Stroh. She was a lifetime resident of Kansas, retiring as a nurse's aide several years ago in Lyons. She married
Pete Rader in 1957 in Las Vegas, Nev. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Monday at Foster Mortuary Chapel in Wilson with the Rev. Jim Martin officiating. Burial will be in the Wilson City cemetery. Friends may call from noon to 8 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to service time Monday at the mortuary. Funeral arrangements provided by Foster Mortuary, Inc. 610 24th Street Wilson, KS 67490-0205
Pauline Frances Burke
1917 - 2006
LA MARQUE, Texas - Pauline Frances Burke, 88, died Nov. 21 at Central Kansas Medical Center, Great Bend. She was born Dec. 14, 1917, in Hutchinson, the daughter of Irvan and Catherine Elizabeth Jamieson Bunyan. She married
John E. Burke on May 17, 1941, at Galveston, Texas. He died in 1982. A resident of Great Bend since 1999, coming from La Marque, Texas, she was a retired clerk for the 56th District Court in Galveston, Texas. Mrs. Burke was a member of St. Michael's Episcopal Church and Altar Guild at La Marque, Texas, and Mainland Center Hospital Auxiliary in Texas City, Texas. Survivors include two sons, John E. Burke of Baytown, Texas, and Michael L. Burke of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho; one brother, James R. Jim Bunyan of Pratt; four sisters, Sarah Louise McAdams of Dallas, Billie Joan Hollond of Emporia, Betty Carlina Gibson of Salina and Peggy A. Raymer of Great Bend; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband and one brother, Glen E. Bunyan. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Bryant Funeral Home in Great Bend with Father Kevin Schmidt officiating. There will be an additional service at 2 p.m. on Nov. 29 at St. Michael's Episcopal Church in La Marque, Texas. Burial will be Nov. 29 at Mt. Olivet cemetery in Dickinson, Texas. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until service time Friday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Cherry Village Nursing Home in care of the funeral home. Funeral arrangements provided by Bryant Funeral Home 1425 Patton Road Great Bend, KS 67530
Alvin L. Beers
1917 - 2006
HOISINGTON - Alvin L. Beers, 89, died Nov. 20 at Cheyenne Meadows Living Center in Hoisington. He was born Aug. 27, 1917, in Hoisington, the son of Andrew Jackson and Dora Belle (Cody) Beers. A lifelong Hoisington resident, he married
Mildred Pauline Beers on July 8, 1945, at Hoisington. They owned the Beers Paint and Hardware Store from 1965 to 1987. Beers was a member of the First United Methodist Church, and served as past commander of the American Legion Post No. 286 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 7428, all in Hoisington. He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving four years in Europe and Africa. Survivors include his wife Pauline, of the home; two sons, Larry Beers of Highlands Ranch, Colo., and Alvin Beers Jr. of Greenwood Village, Colo.; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Maynard and Herbert Beers, and a sister, Lavonne Hettler. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Dec. 2 at the church, with the Rev. Wayne Flanders officiating. There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorials are suggested to the church or Cheyenne Meadows Living Center, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements provided by Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home 415 N. Main P.O. Box 146 Hoisington, KS 67544
Virgil W. Bohannon
1916 - 2006
Virgil W. Bohannon, 90, of Great Bend, died Nov. 21 at Central Kansas Medical Center. He was born April 29, 1916, in Allen, Okla., the son of John Henry and Minnie (Clayborn) Bohannon. He married
Leathel Price on Oct. 19, 1936, in Okemah, Okla. He was a resident of Hoisington since 1946 before moving to Great Bend. He was a mechanic for NCRA. Bohannon was a member of the Church of Christ in Great Bend. Survivors include his wife, of the home; two sons, Gerald L. Bohannon of Houston, Texas, and Lloyd D. Bohannon of Los Angeles, Calif.; two daughters, Lois E. Bohanon of Littleton, Colo., and Reta Wynne of Great Bend; nine grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, John Bohannon, and two sisters, Edna Hays and Virgie Price. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the church with Chuck Marshall officiating. Burial will be in the Hoisington City cemetery. Friends may call from 10 a.m. to noon Friday at the church. Memorials are suggested to the church in care of Charter Funerals in Great Bend. Funeral arrangements provided by Charter Funerals 2115 Washington Great Bend, KS 67530
Wilma F. Serpan
1931 - 2006
RAYMOND - Wilma F. Serpan, 75, died Nov. 18 at Good Samaritan Center in Lyons. She was born Aug. 2, 1931, in Schoenchen, the daughter of John and Emmerencia Munsch Pfannenstiel. A resident of Raymond since 1992, coming from Timken, she was a homemaker, worked for Johnson Electric and retired from Fuller Brush Co. She married
Milton A. Serpan on Jan. 10, 1959 in Larned. He died March 1, 1996. Survivors include one son, Steve Serpan and wife Michelle of Timken; three daughters, Debra Duntz and husband Vernon Jr. of Raymond, Kay Winford of Topeka and Dona Serpan of Independence, Mo.; one brother, Herb Pfannenstiel and wife Diane of Great Bend; five sisters, Vera Adams and husband John of Chase, Phyllis Debes of Great Bend, Phil Wahl of Edmond, Okla., Linda Noltensmeier and husband Bob of Bakersfield, Calif., and Twila Griffith and husband Jim of Lake Isabella, Calif., 10 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Carol Grothe; son-in-law Kenneth Winford; four brothers, Robert, Elmer, Leroy and Charles Pfannenstiel; and one sister, Rose Goeser. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Sillin Funeral Home in Lyons. Family will receive friends from 9 to 10 a.m. on Friday at Raymond Gym in Raymond. Graveside service will be at 11:30 a.m. on Friday at Bohemian National cemetery in Timken with Father Charles Mazouch officiating. Memorials are suggested to Wilma Serpan Memorial Fund, Raymond Community Development or Bohemian National cemetery, all in care of Sillin Funeral Home in Lyons. Funeral arrangements provided by Sillin Funeral Homes 214 West Ave. South Lyons, KS 67554
Charles William McClintock
1932 - 2006
SAND SPRINGS, OKLA. - Charles William McClintock, 74, of Sand Springs, Okla., died Nov. 18 at his home. His illness was long and he was most courageous. He was born on May 21, 1932, in Haskell, Okla., the son of Muriel Aymer and William H. McClintock. He served in the United States Air Force and worked for American Airlines, retiring as a managing director. He was a well known drag racer and held a national speed record from the NHRA. Charles was an avid hunter, fisherman and private pilot. Charles was a member and served faithfully at Sand Springs United Methodist Church, and was a 32 degree Mason of the Scottish Rite in Tulsa. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Barbara; two daughters, Amy Kile and husband Rick of Great Bend, and Caroline Wescott and husband Daniel of Owasso, Okla.; three grandsons, Micah Lee Kile, Jared Charles Kile and Matthew Charles Wescott; and two sisters, Marjorie Noe of Nowata, Okla., and Cynthia Lindsey of Longview, Texas. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday at Memorial Park cemetery in Nowata, Okla. A memorial service will be from 2 p.m. Wednesday at Sand Springs United Methodist Church. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Mobley Dodson Funeral Home, Sand Springs, Okla. Memorials are suggested to Sand Springs United Methodist Church building fund, P.O. Box 336, Sand Springs, Okla. 74063. Funeral arrangements provided by Mobley-Dodson Funeral Service 211 E. Broadway P.O. Box 487 Sand Springs, OK 74063
Harvey Manuel Stricker
1925 - 2006
WAUSAU, Wis. - Harvey Manuel Stricker, 81, of Wausau, Wis., died Nov. 18 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born on April 9, 1925, in Russell, the son of Gottfried and Molly Stricker. Survivors include his wife Patricia Stricker; two daughters, Jana (Daniel) McDonell and her son Ross, and Anita (James) Weil and their children David, Derek, Molly Megan and Maren; five brothers, Elmer, Glen, Bob, Tom and Dean Stricker; six sisters, Rozella Van Reenan, Helen Michaelis, Lenetta Springer, Elsena Bender, Mary Jane Doonan, and Kathryn Booth; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wausau, Wis. Friends may visit from 4:30 to 7 p.m. today at Brainard Funeral Home in Wausau, and from 10 a.m. until service time on Wednesday at the church. Memorials are suggested to Immanuel Lutheran Church, 630 Adams Street, Wausau, WI 54403. Funeral arrangements provided by Brainard Funeral Home and Cremation Center 522 Adams Street Wausau, WI 54403
Elsie F. Oshel
1918 - 2006
HOLYROOD - Elsie F. Oshel, 87, died Nov. 18 at Salina Regional Health Center in Salina. She was born on Dec. 13, 1918, the daughter of Joe Purma Sr. and Emma Haska. A lifetime resident of Holyrood, she was a homemaker. She married
Frank Oshel in 1942 in Wichita. He died Dec. 25, 2000. Mrs. Oshel was a member of the American legion Auxiliary in Holyrood and the United Church of Christ. Survivors include two daughters, Janice Grubb and Judy Glaser, both of Holyrood; one brother, Joe Purma of Fair Grove, Mo.; three sisters, Ruth Miller and Dorothy Doll, both of Wichita, and Ida Mae Frick of Hutchinson; six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A private family memorial service is planned at a later date. Funeral arrangements provided by Foster Mortuary Inc. 610 24th Street Wilson, KS 67490-0205
Verle L. Galliart
1945 - 2006
LARNED - Verle L. Galliart, 60, died Nov. 18 at his home in Larned. He was born Dec. 12, 1945, in Great Bend, the son of Leo Reed Galliart and Elaine G. Williams Giles. A lifetime resident of Pawnee County, he was a farmer. Verle was a member of he Presbyterian Church, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion, all of Larned. Survivors include his mother, of Larned; and three sisters, Linda Converse of Larned, Gay Sauer of Lawrence and Merilee Hook of Wichita. He was preceded in death by his father. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel in Larned with the Rev. Dennis Scheibmeier officiating. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at the mortuary. Burial will be in the Larned cemetery. Memorials may be sent to the Larned VFW in care of the funeral home. Funeral arrangements provided by Beckwith Mortuary P.O. Box 477 Larned, KS 67550
Ronald 'Randy' Corcoran
1925 - 2006
Ronald 'Randy' Corcoran, 54, of Great Bend, died Nov. 18 at his home. He was born Nov. 29, 1951, at Hoisington, the son of Robert E. and Betty Lou Detter Corcoran. A resident of Great Bend since, 1996, coming from Hoisington, he was a construction worker for M & S Contracting. Corcoran was of the Catholic faith. Survivors include his mother, Betty Corcoran, of Great Bend; three daughters, Sara Kidd, Brandy Corbin and Manda Corcoran, all of Lyons; one brother, Robbie Corcoran, Emporia; one sister, Cathy Morris, Hoisington; and two granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his father. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Solomon, with the Rev. John Wokesky officiating. There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorials are suggested to the family, in care of the funeral home. Funeral arrangements provided by Bryant Funeral Home 1425 Patton Road Great Bend, KS 67530
