Obituaries

Evelyne L. Graham

Evelyne L. Graham

Aug 12, 2010

Evelyne Louise Graham, 86, died Thursday, August 12, 2010 at her home in Washington, Kansas. A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 14, at the Washington Christian Church. Rev. Darel Boston and Rev. John Frey officiated. The organist, Gay Lynn Manning, played prelude music. Prerecorded music by the family, "Amazing Grace" and "I'll Fly Away" was played...

Mary Kathryn Ouellette

Mary Kathryn Ouellette

Aug 6, 2010

Mary Kathryn Ouellette, 74, of Washington, KS, died August 6, 2010 at the Washington County Hospital. A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 11, at Ward Funeral Home in Washington. Pastor John Frey officiated. Dennis Portenier played the organ while Rick & Julie Tegethoff sang “Peace In The Valley”, “Rock of Ages” and “The Old Rugged Cross”....

Norman "Cowboy" Nutsch

Norman "Cowboy" Nutsch

Aug 1, 2010

Norman "Cowboy" Nutsch, 59, of Washington, Kansas, died Sunday, August, 1, 2010 at the Washington County Hospital. A funeral service was held 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 6 at Cowboy’s residence across from Cowboy’s Custom Cycle. Pastor Randy Jellison-Knock officiated. Burial was in St. Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery north of Morrowville, Kansas. The pallbearers were Mike Mohr, Mark Nutsch, Travis...

Harold W. Stunkel

Harold W. Stunkel

Jul 22, 2010

Harold “Curly” William Stunkel, 65, Palmer, died July 22, 2010, at Cambridge Place, Marysville. A funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 26, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Palmer. Rev. Melba Smith officiated. Anita Singular played the organ while Dr. James Smart sang “How Great Thou Art” and “Under His Wings”. The pallbearers were Jim Fenton, Art...

Jackson Lee Logan

Jackson Lee Logan

Jul 16, 2010

Jackson Lee Logan, 26, died Friday, July 16, 2010 at Washington, KS. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 23 under the covered tabernacle in Chautauqua Park at Beatrice, Neb. Casual dress is requested. Pastor John Frey will officate. Nicole Chandler will sing "The Dance”. The honorary pallbearers will be Jake Lampe, Shawn Parrott, Shane Fort,...

Everett Dean Cushing

Everett Dean Cushing

Jul 11, 2010

Everett Dean Cushing, 86, died July 11, 2010 at the Community Memorial Healthcare, Marysville. A funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 14, at the Washington Christian Church. Burial was in the Greenleaf City Cemetery. Everett Dean was born east of Kimeo in Washington County Kansas on August 3, 1923, the son of James Jr. and Carrie Ethel...

Walter L. Hinkle

Walter L. Hinkle

Jul 7, 2010

Walter Lloyd Hinkle, 78, died Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at his home in McPherson, KS. A rosary service was held at 10 a.m., Saturday, at St. Augustine's Catholic Church in Washington, KS. A Mass of Christian Burial followed at 10:30 a.m. Father David Metz and Father Loren Worth officiated. Burial was in the Washington City Cemetery. Walt was born March...

Alvin "Pete" Back

Alvin "Pete" Back

Jul 6, 2010

Alvin Back, age 86 of Washington passed away Tuesday morning, July 6, 2010 at the Washington County Hospital. He was born January 10, 1924 in Washington county the sone of William E and Grace Annette (Hedding) Back. He attended 1st thru 8th grade and Excelsior, District 124 in Washington County. Pete worked on the family farm. He served in the...

LaFern Zentz

LaFern Zentz

Jul 4, 2010

LaFern Zentz, 75, of Washington, KS, passed away Sunday, July 4, 2010 at her home. A funeral services was held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, August 12 at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Washington. LaFern was born at Herkimer on June 25, 1935 to Herman and Alvina (Frerking) Gleue. She was a graduate of Marysville High School. In December of...

Rose A. Payne

Rose A. Payne

Jun 2, 2010

Rosealie Ann Payne, 75 died Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at the Washington County Hospital. A funeral service was held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 5, at the Washington Christian Church. Pastor John Frey officiated. Gay Lynn Manning played the organ while the congregation sang “Amazing Grace” and “In the Garden”. The pallbearers were Dave Curtis, Dan Steiner, Dale Westbrook, Mark...

Norman W. Dittmer

Norman W. Dittmer

May 29, 2010

Norman Wilferd Dittmer, 80, of rural Linn, was called home to his Heavenly Father, Saturday, May 29, 2010 at Clay County Medical Center. A Celebration of Life was held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 2, at Immanuel Lutheran Church west of Linn. Reverend Richard Rikli officiated. Barb Ruhnke played the organ while the congregation sang “Rock of Ages, Cleft for...

Orval W. Buehler

Orval W. Buehler

May 21, 2010

Orval Buehler, 95, of Morrowville, KS, died May 21, 2010, at the Heritage Care Center in Fairbury, NE. A funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, May 24, at Ward Funeral Home. The Rev. Andrew Lucas officiated. Sheila Ouellette played the organ while Dr. Jim Smart sang "In The Garden" and ""Under His Wings." The pallbearers were Kris Buehler,...

Florence Pickett

Florence Pickett

May 11, 2010

Mrs. Florence Josephine Pickett, 95 of Cleveland, GA, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following an extended illness. A funeral mass was held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, May 17 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Greenleaf. Father David Metz officiated. Marie Hoover was the organist. Burial was in St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery, Kimeo. Mrs. Pickett...

Raymond E. Gordon

Raymond E. Gordon

May 6, 2010

Raymond Gordon, 91, Morrowville, died Thursday, May 6, 2010 at Augusta, Kansas. A funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 12, at Ward Funeral Home in Washington. Pastor John Frey officiated. The pallbearers were Leslie Johnston, Lloyd Johnston, Mike Smith, Bud Gordon, Dennis Sedlachek and Jon Sedlachek. Burial was in the Morrowville Cemetery. Raymond was born at Strawberry...

Lucille Mundwiler

Lucille Mundwiler

Apr 27, 2010

Lucille Mundwiler, 90, died at the Linn Community Nursing Home, Linn. A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 3 at the United Methodist Church, Washington. Pastor Randy Jellison-Knock officiated. Dr. James Smart sang "Amazing Grace" and "How Great Thou Art" with Sheila Ouellette accompaning him. The congregation sang "In The Garden." Burial was in the Washington City...

Bert Chapin

Bert Chapin

Apr 17, 2010

Albert “Bert” D. Chapin, 87, of Washington, KS, died Saturday, April 17, 2010 at the Homestead Nursing Home. A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 20, at the United Methodist Church in Washington. Pastor Randy Jellison-Knock officiated. Musicians were Sheila Ouellette and Addie Chapin. Addie played “Amazing Grace” and “What a Wonderful World” Sheila played congregational hymns...

Katheryn Mae Howland

Katheryn Mae Howland

Mar 23, 2010

Katheryn Mae Howland, 87, died Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at the Washington County Hospital. A funeral service was held 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 26 at the Washington Christian Church, Washington. Pastor John Frey officiated. Sheila Ouellette played the organ while Dr. Jim Smart sang “Old Rugged Cross” and “Rock of Ages.” Burial was in the Fairbury City Cemetery, Fairbury, Nebraska....

Johnnie F. Zenger

Johnnie F. Zenger

Mar 15, 2010

Johnnie F. Zenger, 84, of Haddam, KS, died Monday, March 15, 2010 at the Belleville Health Care Center, Belleville, KS. A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 19 at the United Methodist Church in Haddam. Pastor Randy Jellison-Knock officiated. Betty Zenger played the organ while the congregation sang “The Old Rugged Cross” and “Amazing Grace.” Ken Jones...

Carol D. Margaret Long

Carol D. Margaret Long

Feb 20, 2010

Carol D. Margaret Long, 74, of rural Linn, KS, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2010 at her home. A rosary service was held at 7:00 p.m., Friday, February 26 at Ward Funeral Home in Greenleaf. Burial was in St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery, Kimeo. Carol was born August 21, 1935 at Clay Center, the daughter of Earl and Margaret Mullen Depew....

Bob Milks

Bob Milks

Feb 15, 2010

Bobby "Bob" G. Milks, 76, died February 15, 2010 at the Homestead Nursing Home in Washington, Kansas. A private burial was held at St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery, Kimeo, Kansas. Services were held at 4:00 p.m., Friday, February 19 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Greenleaf, Kansas. A Celebration of Life at the Greenleaf American Legion followed mass. Bob was born...