Obituaries

Ermon "Gib" Gibson

Ermon "Gib" Gibson

Nov 25, 2010

Ermon E. “Gib” Gibson, 85, died Thursday, November 25 at the Homestead Nursing Home in Washington. A funeral service was held 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 29, at Ward Funeral Home in Washington. The Rev. Judy Hill officiated. Sheila Ouellette was the organist and the congregation sang "Amazing Grace." A recording of Dr. James Smart singing "How Great Thou Art" and...

Rose Knedlik

Rose Knedlik

Nov 18, 2010

A memorial service will be held 10:00 a.m. July 2, at the Ward Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Washington City Cemetery. Rose E. Knedlik, age 101, of Austin, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2010, at Christopher House of natural causes. Rose was born on April 7th, 1909, to the late Thomas C. and Catharine Hora in Kansas....

Lois M. Steier

Lois M. Steier

Nov 17, 2010

Lois Marie Steier, 93, of Washington, KS, died Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at the Homestead Nursing Home in Washington. A rosary service was held at 7 p.m. Friday evening at the church. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 20 at the church. Father David Metz officiated. Sheila Ouellette was the organist and the cantor,...

Velma L. Barto

Velma L. Barto

Nov 10, 2010

Velma Louise Barto, 83, died Wednesday, November 10, at Mercy Regional Health, Manhattan. A rosary service was held at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, November 14 at St. Augustine's Catholic Church in Washington. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 15, at the church. Father David Metz and Father Charles Steier officiated. Sheila Ouellette played the organ...

Verlin John Gross

Verlin John Gross

Nov 6, 2010

Verlin J. Gross, 86, of Linn, Kansas, died Saturday, November 6, 2010 at Bryan LGH in Lincoln, Nebraska. A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 10, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Linn. The Rev. Melba Smith officiated. Anita Singular played the organ while the congregation sang, "Rock of Ages", "In the Garden" and "Softly & Tenderly"....

Cleo G. Klozenbucher

Cleo G. Klozenbucher

Nov 4, 2010

Cleo Klozenbucher, 85, of Greenleaf, Kansas, died Thursday, November 4, 2010 at Lincoln, Nebraska. A rosary service was held at 7:00 p.m., Sunday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Greenleaf. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 8, at the church. Father David Metz officiated. The organists were Marie Hoover and Sheila Ouellette. Reed Wilson...

Delbert Beikmann

Delbert Beikmann

Oct 30, 2010

Delbert A. Beikmann, Linn, Kansas, was called to his heavenly home on Saturday, October 30, 2010, at the Linn Community Nursing Home. The Lord blessed him with 80 years, 3 months and 15 days. A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 3, at Zion Lutheran Church, Linn. The Rev. David Gruoner officiated. Eunice Beier, organist, played “How...

Lee Aaron Combow

Lee Aaron Combow

Oct 11, 2010

Lee Aaron Combow, 89, died peacefully at his home on Monday, October 11, 2010, in Apple Valley, CA. On a date to be determined, Lee's ashes will be buried at Maplewood Cemetery, in Washington County, Kansas. The memorial service and/or graveside service will be through Ward Funeral Home. A memorial service was held in Apple Valley, CA on Saturday, October...

Leona C. Wiechman

Leona C. Wiechman

Oct 8, 2010

Leona C. Wiechman, 92, of Linn, KS, died Friday, October 8, 2010 at Community Memorial Healthcare in Marysville. A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 11, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Greenleaf. The Rev. Timothy Lorenz officiated. Pauline Hatesohl played the organ while the congregation sang “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”, “Lord, Open Now My Heart...

Gerald "Pink" Randall

Gerald "Pink" Randall

Oct 6, 2010

Gerald "Pink" Randall, 94, of Washington, KS, died Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at the Washington County Hospital. A funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, October 14, at Ward Funeral Home in Washington. Pastor Randy Jellison-Knock officiated. Sheila Ouellette played the organ while Dr. James Smart sang "I Know Who Holds My Hand". The congregation sang "Amazing Grace". The...

Arlene Oestreich

Arlene Oestreich

Oct 2, 2010

Arlene Oestreich, 87, of Linn, KS, died Saturday, October 2, 2010 at the Linn Community Nursing Home. A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, October 7, at Zion Lutheran Church in Linn. The Rev. David Gruoner officiated. Eunice Beier played the organ while the congregation sang “I Know That My Redeemer Lives”, “What A Friend We Have In...

Lowell H. Hatesohl

Lowell H. Hatesohl

Sep 26, 2010

Lowell Henry Hatesohl, 89, of Linn, KS, died September 26, 2010 at the Linn Community Nursing Home. Lowell died after a struggle with cancer. He was determined to maintain his independence as long as possible A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 29 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church southwest of Greenleaf. Rev. Timothy Lorenz officiated. Pauline Hatesohl played...

Eldon "Bud" Schaich

Eldon "Bud" Schaich

Sep 22, 2010

Eldon "Bud" Dale Schaich, 83, of Morrowville, KS, died September 22, 2010 at the Washington County Hospital in Washington. A funeral service was held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, September 25 at Ward Funeral Home in Washington. Pastor John Frey officiated. Sheila Ouellette played the organ while Leland Cook sang "Old Rugged Cross" and "How Great Thou Art". The pallbearers were...

James Fencl

James Fencl

Sep 21, 2010

James Fencl, 80, Beatrice, NE, died Sept. 21, 2010, at Good Samaritan Home, Beatrice. He was born June 22, 1930, at Haddam, KS, to Henry and Agnes Heider Fencl. He served in the Korean War from January 1951 to January 1953, earning a bronze star. He was a manager at Skelly Gas Station and also worked at other gas stations....

Leigh Ann DeVol

Leigh Ann DeVol

Sep 16, 2010

Leigh Ann DeVol, 54, of Washington, KS, died Thursday, September 16, 2010 at the Washington County Hospital. A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, September 20, at the Morrowville Christian Church. Pastor Ron Brown and Pastor Andrew Lucas officiated. Music included "Come to Jesus" and "You are Holy". The pallbearers were Tyler Kern, Joel Elder, Adam Kern, Ryan...

Monica Ann Dusin

Monica Ann Dusin

Sep 10, 2010

Monica Ann Dusin, 58, of Washington, Kan., died Friday, September 10, 2010 at Community Memorial Healthcare in Marysville. A rosary service was held at 7:00 p.m., Monday, at St. Augustine's Catholic Church in Washington. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 14, at the church. Father David Metz officiated. Gina Miller was the organist. Holly...

James "J.V." Cole

James "J.V." Cole

Sep 9, 2010

James "J.V." Cole, 81, died Thursday, September 9, 2010 at the Hanover Hospital, Hanover, Kansas. A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, September 13 at the United Methodist Church, Washington. Rev. Randy Jellison-Knock and Rev. Wendell Sack officiated. Sheila Ouellette was the organist. Sandie Hood sang "How Great Thou Art" and Matt Glatter sang "Peace in the Valley"....

Harold William Eggers

Harold William Eggers

Aug 26, 2010

Harold William Eggers, 81, of Santa Rosa, California, died Thursday, August 26 at 5 Palms Care Home in Santa Rosa due to pneumonia. A graveside service was held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, September 11, at the Haddam City Cemetery, Haddam, KS. Pastor Paul Hutchison officiated. Harold was born March 30, 1929, near Haddam, KS, son of William Fredrick and Delia...

Darwin D. Pfiester

Darwin D. Pfiester

Aug 24, 2010

Darwin D. Pfiester, 71, of Washington, KS, died Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at the Homestead Nursing Home in Washington. A funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 28, at the United Methodist Church in Washington. The Rev. Randy Jellison-Knock officiated. Sheila Ouellette played the organ while Leland Cook sang. Burial was in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery north of...

Roger C. Parrack

Roger C. Parrack

Aug 19, 2010

Roger “Butch” C. Parrack, 68, of Haddam, died Thursday, August 19, 2010 at the Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, Kansas. A funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, August 23 at the Morrowville Christian Church. Rev. Andrew Lucas officiated. Della Goldsberry played the piano while Ed and John Durst sing “Because He Lives” and “Mansion Over the Hilltop.” The...