Obituaries

Gary G. Romine

Gary G. Romine

Mar 6, 2022

Gary G. Romine, 72, Washington, died Sunday, March 6, 2022 at his home. A service is planned for a later date in Missouri. Gary was born September 12, 1949 in Ellisville, MO to George and Dorothy (Hoffmann) Romine. He graduated from John F. Hodge High School in St. James, MO. Gary worked as a farmer. He met Cynthia Spurgeon in...

Beverly J. Elliott

Beverly J. Elliott

Mar 1, 2022

Beverly J. Elliott, 70, of Welda, KS, died March 1, 2022, at St. Luke's Hospital of Kansas City, KS. A graveside funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 5, at the Hickory Grove / Blocker Cemetery, northwest of Morrowville, KS. (From Morrowville go 2 miles north on Hwy 15 to 21st Road, go 3 miles west and...

Marvin LeRoy Van Winkle

Marvin LeRoy Van Winkle

Feb 25, 2022

Marvin LeRoy Van Winkle, 97,Washington, died Friday, February 25, 2022 at Hanover Hospital/ LongTerm Care Unit. A funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 19, 2022 at the United Methodist Church in Washington. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to service time at the church. Pallbearers are Warren Bledsoe, David Bledsoe, Howard Van Winkle, Larry Van Winkle, Walter...

Eugene "Gene" C. Miller

Eugene "Gene" C. Miller

Feb 24, 2022

Gene Miller, 70, Washington, died Thursday, February 24, 2022 at his home. A private family burial will take place. Gene was born in Sheldon, IA on October 1, 1951 to Bruce V. and Betty “Kit” (Noyes) Miller. He lived there until 1960, when they moved to Washington. In 1969 he graduated Washington High School and attended KSU, earning an associate...

Lawrence "Larry" J. Wurtz

Lawrence "Larry" J. Wurtz

Feb 24, 2022

Larry Wurtz, 72, of Linn, KS, passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2022. Visitation was Monday, February 28, from 3 to 8 p.m. at Ward Funeral Home in Linn. The family received friends from 5 to 8 p.m. A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 1, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Greenleaf. Father Joseph Kieffer officiated....

Justin L. Hiltgen

Justin L. Hiltgen

Feb 23, 2022

Justin Lee Hiltgen, 44, Graniteville, CA, died February 23, 2022 at UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA. Graveside funeral service is planned for March 19, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery, Kimeo, KS. Father Joseph Kieffer will officiate. Justin was born October 29, 1977 at Hanover, KS to Robert J and Ruth (Shaw) Hiltgen. He attended grade...

Charles Lee Brown, Sr.

Charles Lee Brown, Sr.

Feb 23, 2022

Charles (Charlie) Brown Sr., 76, Washington, died February 23, 2022 at the Washington County Hospital from complications due to Covid. Funeral services will be at a later date. Charlie was born in Bakersfield, CA on May 4, 1945 to John J. and Margaret (Marppey) Brown. He graduated from high school in Broxton, OK and entered the U.S. Army. Charles served...

Constance "Connie" P. Snyder

Constance "Connie" P. Snyder

Feb 14, 2022

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Constance Patricia Snyder, our loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Connie passed away peacefully February 14, 2022 at Cambridge Nursing Home with her daughter Susan by her side. A funeral service will be held 10 a.m., Friday, February 25, 2022 at the Washington Christian Church in Washington. Pastor Titus Mohler...

Ruth Ann Neal

Ruth Ann Neal

Jan 18, 2022

Ruth Ann Neal, 77, Greenleaf, died January 18, 2021 at the Washington County Hospital in Washington. She was born on August 26, 1944 in Frankfort to Otis and Florence (Heath) Anderson. Ruth worked as a housekeeper and laundry aide for nursing homes and the hospital in Marysville. She enjoyed shopping and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Preceding her...

Rosa Lee Walter

Rosa Lee Walter

Jan 15, 2022

Rosa Lee Walter, 75, died January 15, 2022, at the Washington County Hospital with her family by her side. A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 21, at the Washington Christian Church. Rev. Jim Stark officiated. Music included “In the Garden”, “The Old Rugged Cross” and “Home”. The pallbearers were Ryan Hynek, Tyson Hynek, Colton Linenberger, Connor...

Teresa J. Dodds

Teresa J. Dodds

Jan 12, 2022

Teresa Jo Dodds, 81, died Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at the Washington County Hospital in Washington, KS. Visitation will be Sunday, January 16, from 1 to 7 p.m. at Ward Funeral Home in Washington. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 17, at Ward Funeral Home....

Janice K. Williams

Janice K. Williams

Dec 27, 2021

Janice K. Williams, 81, of Washington, KS, died December 27, 2021, at the Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Overland Park, KS.

A private family funeral will be held at Ward Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Washington City Cemetery.

Janice was born October 22, 1940, in Los Angeles, CA, daughter of Lawrence and Zelda (Doebele) Waser. In 1947, the family...

Donald E. Slater

Donald E. Slater

Dec 24, 2021

Donald E. Slater, 80, Morrowville, died Friday, December 24, 2021 at his home. A private graveside service will be held at the Morrowville Cemetery. Don was born on July 8, 1941 in Fairbury, NE to John and Helen (Schroeder) Slater. In 1960, he graduated from Fairbury High School. On June 1, 1962 he married Alberta “Bertie” Mooren at the Morrowville...

Larry L. Ditmars

Larry L. Ditmars

Dec 22, 2021

Larry L. Ditmars, 68, of Washington, KS, died December 22, 2021, at his home. A private family graveside service was held at Brethren Cemetery in Washington, KS. Larry was born September 11, 1953, in Belleville to Lloyd and Catharine “Kay” (Dilling) Ditmars. He graduated from Washington High School and attended college. On November 8, 1980, he was united in marriage...

Barbara Kay Tremblay

Barbara Kay Tremblay

Dec 13, 2021

Barbara Kay (Werner) Tremblay also known as “Punkie” passed over into the arms of the Lord quietly and comfortably at her home in Greenleaf, KS on December 13, 2021. She was born March 3, 1939 to Edna Kay (Etter) Werner and John Kenneth Werner. Barb was a lifelong member of the Washington, KS community. She was a talented hairdresser who...

David Stigge

David Stigge

Nov 29, 2021

David M. Stigge, 69, died November 29, 2021 at his home. A graveside funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 3 at Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery, Greenleaf. David was born April 7. 1952 in Washington to Marvin and Viola (Beikman) Stigge. David was a lifelong farmer and stockman. He did trucking for harvest and worked ground. He belonged to...

Shirley M. Kern

Shirley M. Kern

Nov 27, 2021

Shirley Mae Kern, 92, Washington, died Saturday, November 27, 2021 at Blue Valley Senior Living in Blue Rapids. Visitation will be held Thursday, December 2. from 1 to 8 p.m. at Ward Funeral Home in Washington. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, December 3 at Ward Funeral Home. Masks will be required. Burial will be in...

Charles W. Flear

Charles W. Flear

Nov 26, 2021

Charles Walter Flear, 79, Greenleaf, died Friday, November 26, 2021 at the Washington County Hospital. Visitation will be held Friday, December 3, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Ward Funeral Home in Greenleaf. A Graveside funeral service will be 3 p.m., Saturday, December 4 at the Greenleaf City Cemetery. Charlie was born February 5, 1942 to Claude and Freda (Latham)...

Patricia Klozenbucher

Patricia Klozenbucher

Nov 25, 2021

Patricia Josephine (Hogan) Klozenbucher, 83, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021 at the Linn Community Nursing Home. Visitation for Patricia will be Wednesday, December 1, from 1- 6 p.m. at Ward Funeral Home in Washington followed by a Vigil service at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held 10 a.m., Thursday, December 2, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Washington....

Joyal M. Crain

Joyal M. Crain

Nov 2, 2021

Joyal M. Crain, 85, died November 2, 2021, at Chisholm Place in Wichita, KS. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, November 11, at the United Methodist Church in Washington, KS. Visitation will begin at noon at the church. The pallbearers will be Ryan Crain, Gene Shorman, Tracy Sheetz, Jeremy Leidig, Matt Leidig and Kyle Speer. Burial...