Obituaries

Donald D. Kramer

Donald D. Kramer

Apr 2, 2012

Donald D. Kramer, 79, of Washington, KS, died Monday, April 2, 2012 at the Washington County Hospital. A funeral service was held at 10 a.m., Saturday, April 7, at Ward Funeral Home in Washington. Rev. Caleb Turner officiated. Dorothy Gauby played the organ while Dennis Portenier sang "Face to Face" and "Beyond the Sunset". The pallbearers were David Funke, Arthur...

Simon Fulton

Simon Fulton

Apr 1, 2012

Simon Fulton, 77, of Washington, KS, died Sunday, April 1, 2012 at his residence. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 4, at St. Augustine's Catholic Church. Father David Metz officiated. Sheila Ouellette played the organ as Cantor, Christy L'Ecuyer, sang "Be Not Afraid", "On Eagles Wings", "I Call You to My Father's House", "Celtic Song...

Dolores M. Loud

Dolores M. Loud

Mar 27, 2012

Dolores Marie Loud, 81, of Greenleaf, died Tuesday March 27, 2012 at the Washington County Hospital. A graveside funeral service was held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 31 at the Homestead Cemetery, Homestead, OK. Terry Strader officiated. The pallbearers were Kevin Gloodt, Kalyn Gloodt, David Duncan, Troy Strader, Brianna Bowen, Kristopher Gloodt and Travis Winebrinner. The honorary pallbearers were Gary...

George M. Brooks

George M. Brooks

Mar 12, 2012

George Melvin Brooks, 88, died Monday, March 12, 2012 at the Linn Community Nursing Home. A funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 16 at the United Methodist Church, Clay Center. Pastor Randy Jellison-Knock officiated. Marilyn Habluetzel played the organ while Peggy Schultz sang "How Great Thou Art" and the congregation sang "Amazing Grace". The pallbearers were Ralph...

Arthur H. Lohmeyer

Arthur H. Lohmeyer

Mar 2, 2012

Arthur Henry Ralph Lohmeyer, 92, died March 2, 2012, at Journey House Hospice in Lincoln, NE. A funeral service was held at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 10, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Washington. Pastor Judy Hill officiated. Sheila Ouellette played the organ while Dr. James Smart sang "Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross" and "Children of the Heavenly Father."...

Cecil R. Grover

Cecil R. Grover

Feb 27, 2012

Cecil Grover, 62, of Morrowville, KS, died Monday, February 27 at Washington. A graveside funeral service was at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 1, at the Hickory Grove (Blocker) Cemetery. Pastor Ron Brown officiated. The honorary pallbearers were Makaela Miller, Tristan Miller, Kori Miller, Makenna Elliott, Kale Miller and Jacob Elliott. Burial was in the Hickory Grove (Blocker) Cemetery. Cecil was...

Wellington "Mark" Radford, Jr.

Wellington "Mark" Radford, Jr.

Feb 19, 2012

Wellington "Mark" Radford, Jr., 82, died Sunday, February 19, 2012 at the Linn Community Nursing Home. A funeral service was held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 22, at the First Baptist Church, Washington. Pastor Paul Hutchison officiated. Sheila Ouellette played the organ while Pastor Paul Hutchison sang “Amazing Grace” and the congregation sang “Old Rugged Cross.” The pallbearers were his...

Eldon O. Geffert

Eldon O. Geffert

Feb 15, 2012

Eldon Geffert, 81, of Greenleaf, died February 15, at the Linn Community Nursing Home. A funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 18 at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Greenleaf. Pastor Timothy Lorenz officiated. Arlene Miller played the organ while Dr. James Smart sang "Amazing Grace." The congregation sang "I Am Content! My Jesus Ever Lives", "Jerusalem, O City...

Marilyn Burt

Marilyn Burt

Feb 8, 2012

Marilyn Burt, 82, of Washington, KS, died Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at the Homestead Nursing Home in Washington. A funeral service was at 11:00 a.m., Monday, February 13 at the United Methodist Church in Washington. Pastor Randy Jellison-Knock officiated. Sheila Ouellette played the organ while Dr. Roger Baskerville sang "How Great Thou Art" and "Amazing Grace." The pallbearers were Clint...

Richard Samland, Sr.

Richard Samland, Sr.

Feb 7, 2012

Richard Samland, Sr., 76, of Washington, KS, died Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at the Washington County Hospital. A funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 11, at the First Baptist Church in Washington. Pastor Paul Hutchison officiated. Erin Toole played the piano while Garold Syring sang "Beyond the Sunset." The congregation sang "Old Rugged Cross" and "Nearer My...

Pauline Eaton

Pauline Eaton

Feb 6, 2012

Pauline Eaton, 78, died February 6, 2012 at her home in Barnes. A graveside funeral service was held 10 a.m., Thursday, February 9, 2012 at Maplewood Cemetery, Barnes. Susan Sawyer officiated. She was born on October 8, 1933 at Lafayette, GA to Ollie and Nora (Frady) Bowman. On June 3, 1950, Pauline was united in marriage to Billie Eaton at...

Matilda M. Talbot

Matilda M. Talbot

Jan 31, 2012

Matilda Talbot, 99, died January 31, 2012, at the Linn Community Nursing Home. A funeral service was 10 a.m. Friday, February 3 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Greenleaf. Fr. David Metz officiated. Gina Miller played the organ while the church choir sang "Here I Am Lord", "You Are Mine", "I Am the Bread of Life", "May the Angels be Your...

Thelma R. Wiggans

Thelma R. Wiggans

Jan 29, 2012

Thelma R. Wiggans, 90, died January 29, 2012 at the Linn Community Nursing Home, Linn. A funeral service was 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 3, at Ward Funeral Home, Washington. Pastor Judy Hill officiated. Sheila Ouellette played the organ while Michelle Staebell sang "Amazing Grace" and "On Eagles Wings." The pallbearers were Thomas J. Cooney, Thomas G. Cooney, Aaron Staebell, Chris...

Oletha M. Reith

Oletha M. Reith

Dec 27, 2011

Oletha M. Reith, 85, of Linn, died Tuesday, December 27, at the Linn Community Nursing Home. A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 30, at Zion Lutheran Church, Linn. Rev. David Gruoner officiated. Barb Ruhnke and Amanda Vollrath were the organists. The congregation sang "O Come All Ye Faithful", "What A Friend We Have In Jesus" and...

Lucy G. Rose

Lucy G. Rose

Dec 2, 2011

Lucy G. Rose, 95, of Washington, KS, died Friday, December 2, 2011 at the Linn Community Nursing Home. A funeral service was at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, December 8 at the Washington Christian Church. Pastor John Frey officiated. Gay Lynn Manning was the pianist. Dr. Jim Smart sang "In the Garden" and "Beyond the Sunset." Burial was in the Brethren Cemetery,...

Loretta D. Koss

Loretta D. Koss

Nov 25, 2011

Loretta D. Koss, 86, of Lindsborg, KS, died Friday, November 25, 2011 at the Kay Pogue Hospice Center in Salina, KS. A funeral service was at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 29 at Ward Funeral Home. Pastor John Frey officiated. Sheila Ouellette accompanied Dr. James Smart as he sang, "In the Garden" and "Amazing Grace." Burial was in the Greenleaf City...

Evelyn M. Lohmeyer Rea

Evelyn M. Lohmeyer Rea

Nov 18, 2011

Evelyn M. Lohmeyer Rea, 94, of Greenleaf, KS, died Friday, November 18, 2011 at the Blue Valley Nursing Home in Blue Rapids, KS. A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 21, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Greenleaf. Pastor Charlene Barnes officiated. Winifred Elmborg played the organ while the congregation sang "Amazing Grace", "What a Friend We Have...

Eunice K. Hiltgen

Eunice K. Hiltgen

Nov 9, 2011

Eunice K. Hiltgen, 88, died November 9, 2011 at Community Memorial Healthcare, Marysville. A rosary service was held at 7 p.m., Thursday, at Ward Funeral Home in Greenleaf. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 11, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Greenleaf. Father David Metz officiated. Sheila Ouellette played the organ while the church choir...

Mildred A. Balch

Mildred A. Balch

Oct 11, 2011

Mildred A. Balch, 103, formerly of Barnes, Kansas, died October 11, 2011 at the Linn Community Nursing Home, Linn. A funeral service was held 10:30 a.m., Friday, October 14, 2011 at the United Methodist Church in Barnes. Pastor Sandra Jellison-Knock officiated. Judy Springer played “In the Garden” and “He’ll Understand and Say “Well Done”, while the congregation sang. Burial was...

Connie D. Allen

Connie D. Allen

Sep 19, 2011

Connie D. Allen, 76, of Washington, Kansas, died September 19, 2011 at her home in Washington. A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 23, at Zion Lutheran Church, rural Clyde, Kansas. Pastor Tom Sahl officiated. Evelyn Peterson was the organist and Dr. James Smart sang, “In the Garden” and “Beyond the Sunset.” The congregation sang “Amazing Grace.”...