Obituaries

Donald K. Welch

Donald K. Welch

Jul 15, 2013

Donald Keith Welch, 57, died Monday, July 15, at his home. A funeral service was held 10 a.m. Thursday, July 18 at Ward Funeral Home. Pastor Randy Jellison-Knock officiated. Sheila Ouellette was organist and accompanied Lauren Holtmeier as she sang "Old Rugged Cross" and "Hymn of Promise." Burial was in the Washington City Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ron Howland, Les Gauby,...

Jurgen H. Jooste

Jurgen H. Jooste

Jul 14, 2013

Jurgen H. Jooste, 60, died July 14, 2013 at Washington. A memorial service was at6:30 p.m., Thursday, July 25, at the Presbyterian Church in Washington. Jurgen Hendrik Jooste was born on June 19, 1953 at Upington, South Africa. He worked for Keesecker Agri Business. A memorial fund has been established to the Washington County Food Pantry. Contributions may be sent...

Robert E. Ross

Robert E. Ross

Jul 2, 2013

Robert E. Ross, 77, of Washington, KS, died Tuesday, July 2, at his home. A funeral service was held at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 6 at Ward Funeral Home in Washington. Pastor Randy Jellison-Knock officiated. Sheila Ouellette was organist and played "How Great Thou Art" as the congregation sang. “Troubador” and “When I Get Where I’m Going” recordings were played....

Lester A. Tuttle

Lester A. Tuttle

Jun 20, 2013

Lester A. Tuttle, 87, of Beatrice, NE, and formerly of Washington, KS, died Thursday, June 20, 2013 at Bryan Medical Center East in Lincoln, NE. A funeral service was at 10 a.m., Thursday, June 27th, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Washington. Pastor Judy Hill officiated. Sheila Ouellette was the organist and accompanied Malia Divilbiss as she sang "The Battle...

Wendell Sack

Wendell Sack

Jun 20, 2013

Roy Wendell Sack, 81, of Washington, KS, died Thursday, June 20, 2013 at Bryan Medical Center East in Lincoln, NE. Visitation was Monday, June 24, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., at Ward Funeral Home in Washington. The family received friends 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. A funeral service was held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 25, at the Washington...

Duane "Pug" Wilson

Duane "Pug" Wilson

May 27, 2013

Duane Earl “Pug” Wilson, age 82, of Greenleaf, KS died Monday, May 27, 2013. A graveside service was held at 2:30, Sunday, June 2, at the Greenleaf City Cemetery. Fr. John Wolesky officiated. Pug was born January 20, 1931 to Earl and Ruth Wilson. He had one older brother, Paul Dean, who gave his life in his country’s service on...

Raymond H. Scheele

Raymond H. Scheele

May 25, 2013

Raymond H. Scheele, 77, of Linn, KS, died Saturday, May 25, 2013 at his home. Visitation was Tuesday, 2 to 8 p.m., at Ward Funeral Home in Linn. The family received friends from 5 to 7 p.m. A funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 29, at Zion Lutheran Church in Linn. Rev. David Gruoner officiated. Eunice Beier...

Betty J. Long

Betty J. Long

Apr 21, 2013

Betty J. Long, 85, of Linn, died Sunday, April 21, 2013 at the Washington County Hospital, Washington. A funeral service was at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, April 25, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Linn. Pastor Tom Sahl officiated. Anita Singular was the organist and played congregation hymns, "How Great Thou Art", "Sweet Hour of Prayer" and "Old Rugged Cross." Pallbearers were...

Judith A. Dewey

Judith A. Dewey

Apr 15, 2013

Judith Ann Dewey, 68, died Monday, April 15, 2013 at her home. Visitation will be Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., at Ward Funeral Home, Washington. The family will receive friends from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. A rosary service will be held at 7 p.m., Wednesday, at Ward Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10...

Keenan Jellison-Knock

Keenan Jellison-Knock

Apr 15, 2013

Keenan Jellison-Knock, 18, of Washington, KS, died Monday, April 15, 2013. A funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 20, at the Washington County High School in Washington. Rev. Lew Van DerWege officiated. Gina Miller was pianist and played "Joyful, Joyful" and "Because I Knew You." Sheila Ouellette accompanied Lauren Holtmeier as she sang "Defying Gravity." The pallbearers...

Roland G Houting

Roland G Houting

Apr 11, 2013

Roland G. Houting, 77, died Thursday, April 11, 2013 at Haddam. A graveside funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 15 at Mt. Pleasant Hill Cemetery, west of Washington. Rev. Randy Jellison-Knock officiated. Roland was born on September 1, 1935, at Hollend, Michigan, to Gerald and Miriam (VanDeRiet) Houting. He worked in electronics doing television repair. On December...

Anita J. Woerner

Anita J. Woerner

Apr 6, 2013

Albertina "Anita" Janetha Woerner, 51 years and 9 days, was called home to her Lord on April 6, 2013 after a long struggle with cancer. A funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 10, at Zion Lutheran Church, Linn. Pastor David Gruoner officiated. Barb Ruhnke was organist and Katrine Larson sang "Blessed Assurance." The congregation sang "I Know...

Delbert L. Rule

Delbert L. Rule

Apr 5, 2013

Delbert L. Rule, 65, died Friday, April 5, 2013 at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, KS. A funeral service was held at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Washington. Fr. David Metz officiated. Burial was in the Linn City Cemetery. Delbert Lee Rule was born July 20, 1947 in Colorado, the son of Raymond and Maxine Rule....

Tom M. Mall

Tom M. Mall

Mar 26, 2013

Tom Mall, 85, died Tuesday, March 26, at the Washington County Hospital. A funeral service was at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 30, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Palmer. Pastor Tom Sahl officiated. Anita Singular played the organ and the congregation sang, "How Great Thou Art" and "What a Friend We Have in Jesus." Casket bearers were Kenny Weaver, Travis Bott,...

Betty Jean Zabokrtsky

Betty Jean Zabokrtsky

Mar 20, 2013

Betty Jean Zabokrtsky, 80, died March 20, 2013 at Lincoln, NE. A funeral service was at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 23, at the First Baptist Church, Washington. Betty’s nephew, Dr. Robert Miller officiated. Erin Toole was the pianist and Garold Syring sang. Pallbearers were her grandchildren, Aaron Acree, Caleb Acree, Lucas Acree, Nathaniel Chapin, Kyle Zabokrtsky, Rahe Chapin, Addie Chapin,...

Thelma L Tegethoff

Thelma L Tegethoff

Mar 18, 2013

Thelma Tegethoff, 89, died Monday, March 18, 2013 at the Washington County Hospital. A Funeral service was held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 23, at the First United Presbyterian Church, Washington. Pastor Marilyn Sweet officiated. The congregation sang "How Great Thou Art, and "Jesus Loves Me" accompanied by Becky Pannbacker on the organ. Pallbearers were be Jim Jones, Jay Peters, Dan...

Lillace C. Tegethoff

Lillace C. Tegethoff

Mar 10, 2013

Lillace C. Tegethoff, 89, of Morrowville, KS, died Sunday, March 10, 2013 at the Republic County Hospital Long Term Care in Belleville, KS. Visitation was Thursday, March 14, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., at Ward Funeral Home in Washington. The family received friends 5 to 7 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 15,...

Leona W. Frese

Leona W. Frese

Mar 9, 2013

Leona W. Frese, 88, of Linn, KS, died Saturday, March 9, 2013 at the Washington County Hospital. Visitation was Tuesday, March 12, from 2 to 8 p.m., at Ward Funeral Home in Linn. A funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 13, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, west of Linn. The pallbearers were Markus Frese, Daniel Herrs, Darwyn Beckmann,...

Dr. Roger A. Baskerville

Dr. Roger A. Baskerville

Mar 6, 2013

Dr. Roger Alan Baskerville, age 66, of Washington, KS, passed away Wednesday, March 6 at the Washington County hospital following a short illness. Visitation was Friday, 4 to 8 p.m., at Ward Funeral Home in Washington. The family received friends from 5 to 7. A funeral service was held at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 9, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Greenleaf....

Sandra K. Dodds

Sandra K. Dodds

Feb 24, 2013

Sandra K. Dodds, 71, formerly of Kirwin, KS, died Sunday, February 24, 2013 at Bowling Green, KY. Visitation was Monday, March 4, from 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m., at Ward Funeral Home in Washington. A graveside service was at 11:00 a.m., Monday, at the Washington City Cemetery. Pres. Gene Carter officiated. Sandra was born on May 6, 1941 at Spokane,...