Obituaries

Leon Francis Talbot

Leon Francis Talbot

Feb 10, 2010

Leon F. Talbot, 69, died Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at his home in Greenleaf. A rosary service was held at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Greenleaf. A Mass of Christian Burial was held 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 18 at the church. Father David Metz officiated. Marie Hoover played the organ while the church sang “Here I...

Frances N. Tully

Frances N. Tully

Feb 7, 2010

Frances Tully, 44, died Sunday, February 7, at the Washington County Hospital. A funeral service was held at 2:30 p.m., Thursday, February 11 at the Morrowville Christian Church, Morrowville, KS. The Rev. Andrew Lucas officiated. The church is located at 104 Elm St., Morrowville, KS. Della Goldsberry played the organ while Ed Durst sang. Pallbearers were William Tully, Brian Chapman,...

Mildred E. Lull

Mildred E. Lull

Feb 7, 2010

Mildred E. Lull, 89, died Sunday, February 7, 2010 at the Hanover Hospital, Hanover. A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 11, at the United Methodist Church in Haddam, Ks. The Rev. Randy Jellison-Knock officiated. Betty Zenger played the organ and Dr. James Smart sang "O Danny Boy" and "Under His Wings." Burial was in Hickory Grove...

Kaden Lawrence Clark

Kaden Lawrence Clark

Jan 30, 2010

Kaden Lawrence Clark, 4, of Barnes, KS, was called home to his heavenly Father Saturday, January 30, 2010, at Children's Hospital in Omaha, NE. A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 3, at Immanuel Lutheran Church west of Linn. Rev. Richard Rikli officiated. The organist was Barbara Ruhnke and the soloists were Marilyn Rogers and Kayleen Laflen....

Sadie Ann Lange

Sadie Ann Lange

Jan 28, 2010

Sadie Ann Lange, 99, of Morrowville, KS, died Thursday, January 28, 2010, at the Homestead Nursing Home in Washington. A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 30 at the Morrowville Christian Church. Rev. Andrew Lucas officiated. Della Goldsberry played the organ while John Durst sang “How Great Thou Art” and “Amazing Grace”. Pallbearers were James Lange, Ron...

Basil E. Elliott

Basil E. Elliott

Jan 20, 2010

Basil Erwin Elliott, 86, died January 20, 2010 at his home in Morrowville. A funeral service was held 10:00 am, Saturday, January 23 at the Ward Funeral Home in Washington. Pastor Sandra Jellison-Knock officiated. “Grandpa”, “Go Rest High on That Mountain” and “I’ll Fly Away” was played during the service. Burial was in the Hickory Grove (Blocker) Cemetery, Haddam, Kansas....

Louise E. Potts

Louise E. Potts

Jan 13, 2010

Louise E. Potts, 85, of Washington, KS, died Wednesday, January 13, 2010, at the Homestead Nursing Home in Washington. A funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 18, at Ward Funeral Home in Washington. Rev. Randy Jellison-Knock officiated. Sheila Ouellette accompanied Leland Cook while he sang "In The Garden" and "The Old Rugged Cross." Burial was in the...

James Cairns

James Cairns

Dec 25, 2009

James "Jim" A. Cairns, 69, of Raymond, NE, peacefully passed away on December 25, 2009, at the Monarch Hospice House in Lincoln, NE. A funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 30, at Ward Funeral Home in Greenleaf, KS. Pastor Chris LaBoube officiated. Arlene Miller was organist and accompanied Cheryl Waterman while she sang "In The Garden" and...

Eunice Ida Dickson

Eunice Ida Dickson

Dec 23, 2009

Eunice Ida (Diller) Dickson, 99, of Washington, KS, died Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at the Homestead Nursing Home in Washington. A funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, December 29, at Ward Funeral Home in Washington. Pastor John Frey officiated. Gay Lynn Manning played the organ while Dr. Jim Smart sang "In The Garden" and "I Know Who Holds...

David R. McGrath

David R. McGrath

Dec 22, 2009

David R. McGrath, 61, of Linn, KS, died Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at the Clay County Medical Center. A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 28, at Ward Funeral Home in Washington. Pastor Paul Tessaro officiated. The pallbearers were Jaylon Rush, Josiah Rush, Jezariah Rush, Jameon Rush, Jeremy McGrath and Eric McGrath. Burial was in the Greenleaf...

Kathy M. Schaaf

Kathy M. Schaaf

Dec 7, 2009

Kathleen "Kathy" M. Schaaf, 64, of Linn, KS, died Monday, December 7, 2009 at Stoneybrook Assisted Living in Manhattan, KS. A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, December 10, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, west of Linn. Rev Richard Rikli officiated. Organist, Barb Ruhnke, played the congregational hymns, “What A Friend We Have In Jesus” and “Heaven Is My...

Rose Ann Deines

Rose Ann Deines

Nov 26, 2009

Rose Burton Deines, 97, Washington, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2009 at Homestead Nursing Home in Washington, Ks. Graveside Memorial service will be held at a later date. Rose was born September 9, 1912 in Washington County to Marcus & Mary Johnson Burton. She attended Blocker Grade School graduating in 1929 from Haddam High School. Rose married Floyd (Mike) Deines...

Virginia L. Mosteller

Virginia L. Mosteller

Nov 23, 2009

Virginia Mosteller died Monday, November 23 at the Linn Community Nursing Home, Linn, Kansas. Funeral: 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 25, at Ward Funeral Home, Washington. There will be no visitation. Burial: Washington City Cemetery, Washington. A memorial fund has been established to the Meadowlark Hospice. Contributions may be sent in care of Ward Funeral Home. Virginia L. Frager Mosteller was...

Bertha Winter

Bertha Winter

Nov 18, 2009

Bertha C. Winter 95, died Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at the Linn Community Nursing Home in Linn. A funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, November 21, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church, Palmer. Rev. Melba Smith officiated. Anita Singular played the organ while the congregation sang “O Master Let Me Walk With Thee”, “I Know That My Redeemer...

Bill Overbeck

Bill Overbeck

Nov 17, 2009

Bill Overbeck, 58, of Hanover, KS, died Tuesday, November 17, 2009, at his home. A rosary service was held at 6:00 p.m., Sunday, November 22 at St. John's Catholic Church in Hanover. The Hanover Knights of Columbus led the service. A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 23 at the church. Father David Metz officiated. Janet Fritschi...

Thad Tate

Thad Tate

Nov 8, 2009

Thad Tate, 57, of Linn, KS, died Sunday, November 8, 2009 at his home. A funeral service was held 10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 12 at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church in Washington. Father David Metz officiated. Gina Miller accompanied Jacqueline Smith while she sang “On Eagles Wings”, “The Parable”, “You Are Mine” and “It’s A Different World.” Burial was in the...

Ruth Geraldine Rochek

Ruth Geraldine Rochek

Nov 4, 2009

Ruth Rochek, 77, died Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at the Homestead Nursing Home in Washington. A funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 7, at the United Methodist Church in Washington. Pastor Randy Jellison-Knock officiated. Sheila Ouellette, organist accompanied Ed Durst while he sang “I Saw The Light” and “Go Rest High On That Mountain” and accompanied flutist,...

Ivan F. Long, Sr.

Ivan F. Long, Sr.

Nov 2, 2009

Ivan Franklin Robert Long, Sr., 89, died Monday, November 2, 2009 at the Linn Community Nursing Home, Linn, KS. A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 6, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Linn. Pastor Melba Smith officiated. Anita Singular played the organ while Leland Cook sang "The Old Rugged Cross" and the congregation sang "How Great...

Dorothy M. Hatesohl

Dorothy M. Hatesohl

Oct 28, 2009

Dorothy Mae Hatesohl, 79, died Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at Linn, Kansas. A funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, October 31, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Greenleaf. Pastor Chris LaBoube officiated. Pallbearers were John Hatesohl, Kent Hatesohl, Stanley Hatesohl, Steven Hatesohl, Mark Hatesohl and David Hatesohl. Burial was in the church cemetery. Dorothy was born September 16, 1930 to...

Betty J. Fischer

Betty J. Fischer

Oct 28, 2009

Betty J. Fischer, 89, of Washington, KS, died Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at the Linn Community Nursing Home. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, November 2, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Washington. Visitation will be Sunday from 4 until 8 p.m. at Ward Funeral Home in Washington. The family will receive friends 4 to 6...