Obituaries

Kenneth L. Stolzer, Sr.

Kenneth L. Stolzer, Sr.

Sep 10, 2012

Kenneth LaVerne Stolzer, Sr., 67, died Monday, September 10, 2012 at his home near Washington, KS. A funeral service was held at 3:00 p.m., Monday, September 24, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Washington. Pastor Judy Hill officiated. Sheila Ouellette was organist. Stacy Behrens sang "Amazing Grace", Dr. James Smart sang "I Know Who Holds Tomorrow" and the congregation sang "What...

Mavis M. Werner

Mavis M. Werner

Sep 8, 2012

Mavis M. Werner, 78, formerly of Greenleaf, KS, peacefully passed away Saturday, September 8, 2012 at St. Joseph Health Center in Kansas City, MO. A rosary service was held at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, September 13 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Greenleaf. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, September 14, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial...

Marjorie Hatesohl

Marjorie Hatesohl

Sep 3, 2012

Marjorie Hatesohl, 93, of Greenleaf, KS, died Monday, September 3, 2012 at the Linn Community Nursing Home. A funeral service was 10 a.m., Friday, September 7, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Greenleaf. Pastor Timothy Lorenz officiated. Arlene Miller played the organ while the congregation sang, "Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness", "Children of the Heavenly Father", "Lord, Thee I Love With All...

Francis R. Nutsch

Francis R. Nutsch

Sep 2, 2012

Francis Raymond Nutsch, 84, died Sunday, September 2, 2012 at the Homestead Nursing Home, Washington. A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 6, at the United Methodist Church, Washington. Rev. Randy Jellison-Knock officiated. Sheila Ouellette played the organ while Clare Bokelman sang "The Lord's Prayer." The pallbearers were Brian Nutsch, Les Gauby, Vernon Tegethoff, Charles Zabokrtsky, Ron...

Eldean E. Oldehoeft

Eldean E. Oldehoeft

Aug 31, 2012

Eldean E. Oldehoeft, 74, of Linn, KS, died Friday, August 31, 2012 at Mercy Regional Health Center in Manhattan, KS. A funeral service was held at 10 a.m., Monday, September 3, at St. John Lutheran Church, Palmer. Rev. Gene Holtorf officiated. Sheila Stuenkel played the organ while the Men's Choir sang “In The Cross Of Christ I Glory” and “I...

Joyce L. Wohlbrandt

Joyce L. Wohlbrandt

Aug 21, 2012

Joyce Wohlbrandt "The Hug Lady", 73, formerly of Washington, died August 21, 2012 at Belleville. A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 24, at Ward Funeral Home in Washington. Rev. Kathy Aeillo and Rev. Rex Fuller officiated. Sheila Ouellette played the organ while Dr. James Smart sang "Amazing Grace" and "Old Rugged Cross". The pallbearers were Tom...

Ruth L. Smith

Ruth L. Smith

Aug 13, 2012

Ruth L. Smith, 97, of Linn, KS, and formerly of Washington, KS, died Monday, August 13, 2012 at the Linn Community Nursing Home. A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, August 16 at the United Methodist Church, Washington. Pastor Randy Jellison-Knock officiated. Sheila Ouellette played the organ while Dr. James Smart sang "The Old Rugged Cross" and "How...

Mary Ann Weber

Mary Ann Weber

Jul 22, 2012

Mary Ann "Bobbie" Weber, 80, Colorado Springs, Co, died July 22, 2012 at her home. A graveside memorial service will be held 11 a.m. at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Morrowville, September 1, 2012. Fr. David Metz will officiate. Mary Ann was born May 18, 1932 in Hanover, the daughter of Anton and Winifred Koppes Krempel. She graduated with...

Laveryl G. Dittmer

Laveryl G. Dittmer

Jun 27, 2012

Laveryl G. Dittmer, 74, of Strawberry Township, Washington County, Linn, KS, died Tuesday, June 26, 2012, at the Linn Nursing Home, Linn. A funeral service was at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 29 at Immanuel Lutheran Church west of Linn. Rev Richard Rikli officiated. Susan Moore played the organ while the congregation sang “The Strife is O’er, the Battle Done”, “Behold...

Othal Else

Othal Else

Jun 18, 2012

Othal Floyd Else 95, died Monday, June 18, 2012 at the Linn Community Nursing Home. A funeral service was 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 22, at the United Methodist Church, Washington. Pastor Randy Jellison-Knock officiated. Gina Miller accompanied Leland Cook as he sang "Let There Be Peace on Earth" and "He Touched Me." The recessional was "Happy Trails." Burial was in...

Donna L. McVean

Donna L. McVean

Jun 4, 2012

Donna McVean, 83, died Monday, June 4, 2012 at the Washington County Hospital. A rosary service was held at 6 p.m., Tuesday, June 5, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Greenleaf. A funeral service was 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 6, as Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Greenleaf. Fr. David Metz officiated. Sheila Ouellette was the organist. Marie Hoover and Teryl Goeckel sang...

Anna May Herda

Anna May Herda

May 31, 2012

Anna May Herda, 91, of Linn, KS, died Thursday, May 31, 2012 at the Linn Community Nursing Home. A funeral service was at 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 4, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Washington. Pastor Judy Hill officiated. Sheila Ouellette played the organ while Christy L'Ecuyer sang "How Great Thou Art" and "Amazing Grace." The pallbearers were Randy Root, Ronald...

Eugene C. Adams

Eugene C. Adams

May 22, 2012

Eugene C. “Red” Adams, 70, died May 22, 2012 at the Linn Community Nursing Home. Services are pending. Eugene was born on April 25, 1942 at Wakefield, NE, to Carl and Mary (Kudlac) Adams. He worked as a truck driver and for a sawmill. He then bought land to farm. Later he rented out his farm ground and worked construction...

Gary W. Zenger

Gary W. Zenger

May 19, 2012

Gary Zenger, 56, and wife, Denice, 62, of Bois D’Arc, MO, died Saturday, May 19, 2012 in a motorcycle accident at Springfield, MO. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m., Friday May 25, at the United Methodist Church, Haddam, KS. Rev. Randy Jellison-Knock officiated. The pallbearers were Kyle Coonrod, Mike Warrington, George Gross, Mike Agnew, Shad Pennington, Kevin Wurm,...

Denice M. Zenger

Denice M. Zenger

May 19, 2012

Gary Zenger, 56, and wife, Denice, 62, of Bois D’Arc, MO, died Saturday, May 19, 2012 in a motorcycle accident at Springfield, MO. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m., Friday May 25, at the United Methodist Church, Haddam, KS. Rev. Randy Jellison-Knock officiated. The pallbearers were Kyle Coonrod, Mike Warrington, George Gross, Mike Agnew, Shad Pennington, Kevin Wurm,...

Lorina S. Roetter

Lorina S. Roetter

May 9, 2012

Lorina Roetter 87, died May 9, 2012, at the Linn Community Nursing Home A funeral service was at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 12, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Linn. Pastor David Gruoner officiated. Eunice Beier was organist and played congregational hymns, "I Am But A Stranger Here", I Am Jesus Little Lamb", and Abide With Me." Burial was in...

Paulette D. Beaulac

Paulette D. Beaulac

May 8, 2012

Paulette D. Beaulac, 79, died May 8, 2012 at the Golden Living Center in Wakefield, KS. A funeral service was at 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 18 at Zion Lutheran Church in Linn. Pastor David Gruoner officiated. Burial was in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Linn. Paulette was born December 12, 1932 to Paul and Gladys (Napp) Hasler in Alton Illinois. She grew...

Vernon A. Diederich

Vernon A. Diederich

May 4, 2012

Vernon A. Diederich, 90, died Friday, May 4 at the Washington County Hospital. Visitation was Monday, May 7, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic, Greenleaf. A rosary service was held at 6 p.m., Monday, at the church. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 8, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Kimeo. Burial was...

Gail E. Jones

Gail E. Jones

Apr 25, 2012

Gail E. Jones, 64, died Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at the Jefferson Community Health Care, Fairbury, NE. A funeral service was held at 10 a.m., Monday, April 30 at the Presbyterian Church, Washington. Pastor Marilyn Sweet and Sister Marilyn Wall officiated. Gay Lynn Manning played the piano while Dr. Jim Smart sang "There's a Song in the Air" and "How...

Gertrude M. Mayer

Gertrude M. Mayer

Apr 9, 2012

Gertrude Mae Mayer, 89, of Lincoln, NE, formerly of Washington, KS, died April 9, 2012, at her home. A rosary service was held at 7:00 p.m., Friday, April 13 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Lincoln. Father Kenneth Borowiak officiated. Another rosary service was held at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Washington. Mass of Christian Burial...