Obituaries

Esther M. Skipton

Esther M. Skipton

Oct 11, 2009

Esther Marie Skipton, 87, of Morrowville, met her Lord and other loved ones on October 11, 2009, at the Homestead Nursing Home in Washington, KS. A funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 24, at the Morrowville Christian Church. Rev. Anthony Lucas officiated. Burial was in the Morrowville Cemetery. Esther was born May 26, 1922, on a farm...

Wilbert Helms

Wilbert Helms

Oct 3, 2009

Wilbert Henry William Helms, 92, of Linn, KS, died Saturday, October 3, 2009, at the Linn Community Nursing Home. A Celebration of Life service was held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, October 8, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church west of Linn. Pastor Richard Rikli officiated. Barbara Ruhnke played "Let Us Ever Walk With Jesus" and "I Know That My Redeemer Lives."...

Donald L. Waterman

Donald L. Waterman

Oct 3, 2009

Donald L. Waterman, 78, of Tonganoxie, KS, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2009, at the Tonganoxie Nursing Center. A funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 7, at St. Augustine's Catholic Church in Washington. Father Larry Letourneau officiated. Edna Olson accompanied Ed Durst while he sang "How Great Thou Art", "On Eagles Wings", "The Rose Will Bloom Again"...

Doris W. Beasley

Doris W. Beasley

Sep 26, 2009

Doris W. Beasley, 92, of Washington, KS, died Saturday, September 26, 2009 at her home. Memorial services were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday September 30, 2009. Pastor Randy Jellison-Knock officiated. Sheila Ouellette played while the congregation sang, “Sweet Hour of Prayer” and “Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling.” Burial was at the Washington City Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers were Jim...

Richard D. Fletcher

Richard D. Fletcher

Sep 18, 2009

Richard D. Fletcher, 82, formerly of Washington, died at Eureka, California. A funeral service was held at 10:00 am Friday, September 25, at the Washington Presbyterian Church. Gary Phillips officiated. Becky Pannbacker the organ while the congregation sang "Amazing Grace" and "Morning Has Broken." Pallbearers were John Potts, Marvin Potts, Tim Fletcher, Bob Fletcher, J.V. Cole, Gary Schroeder, Mark Schroeder...

Ross Savage

Ross Savage

Sep 10, 2009

James "Ross" Savage, 80, of Barnes, KS, died Thursday, September 10, 2009 at his home. A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, September 14, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church south of Barnes. Pastor Rodney Fritz officiated. Kathie Otney played the organ while the congregation sang “Let Us Ever Walk With Jesus”, “I’m But A Stranger Here” and “O...

Keith E. Cook

Keith E. Cook

Sep 10, 2009

Keith E. Cook, 76, of Haddam, KS, died Thursday, September 10, 2009 at the Washington County Hospital. A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, September 14, 2009, at the United Methodist Church in Haddam. Pastor Randy Jellison-Knock officiated. Betty Zenger accompanied Brian and Melissa Boutz while they sang "One Day At A Time", "Daddy's Hands" and "The Roses...

Loyd O. Oelschlager

Loyd O. Oelschlager

Sep 1, 2009

Loyd O. Oelschlager, 85, of Greenleaf, KS, died September 1, 2009 at his home. A funeral service was held 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 5, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church near Greenleaf. Pastor Chris LaBoube officiated. Arlene Miller played the organ. Burial was in the church cemetery. Loyd was born November 25, 1923 near Linn, Kansas, the son of Otto William and...

Frank H. Blaha

Frank H. Blaha

Aug 22, 2009

Frank Blaha, 75, of Linn, KS, died Saturday, August 22, 2009 at the Linn Community Nursing Home. A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 29, at the Linn High School Gymnasium. Pastor Randy Jellison-Knock officiated. Tim Halfhide played guitar and sang “Here I Am Lord”, and “Meet Me In Heaven”. The Congregation sang “Amazing Grace” and “How...

Thomas L. Parry

Thomas L. Parry

Aug 19, 2009

Thomas L. Parry, D.D.S. died August 19, 2009 at the Linn Community Nursing Home. He was 81-years-old. Dr. Parry was born January 26, 1928 in Hoisington, Kansas to Maurice W. and Tillie Clio Nelson Parry. He was married in 1950 to Alberta Marie Durrant. Dr. Parry was a member of the United Methodist Church and the Masonic Lodge. He served...

Orville V. Bolejack

Orville V. Bolejack

Aug 17, 2009

Orville Vernon Bolejack, age 91, passed away Monday, August 17, 2009, at his home in Greenleaf, Kansas. The funeral service was held at 10:00 am Saturday, August 22, 2009 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Greenleaf, Kansas. Pastor Jeremy Vore officiated. Karen Ayres played the congregational hymns, “Amazing Grace” and “The Old Rugged Cross”. Burial was at Maplewood Cemetery, Barnes, Kansas....

Thelma Lee Massey

Thelma Lee Massey

Aug 6, 2009

Thelma L. Massey, 95, of Marysville, died Thursday, August 6, 2009 at Cambridge Place in Marysville. Private services will be held at Roswell, NM, in October. Thelma was born October 13, 1913 at White Oaks, NM, to William and Sarah (Current) Lee. She worked at a commercial laundry in Roswell, NM and then in Sacramento, CA, while raising her five...

Bernard Leo Hadde

Bernard Leo Hadde

Aug 1, 2009

Bernard L. Hadde, 98, of Greenleaf, KS, died Saturday, August 1, 2009 at the Washington County Hospital. A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 4, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Greenleaf. Father Larry Letourneau officiated. marie Hoover played the organ while the choir sang "Here I Am Lord", "On Eagles Wings", "May the Angels Be Yoiur...

Mildred E. Lohmeyer

Mildred E. Lohmeyer

Jul 23, 2009

Mildred Elizabeth Lohmeyer, 91, of Lincoln, NE, and formerly of Washington, KS, died Thursday, July 23, 2009, at The Ambassador in Lincoln, NE. A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 27, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Washington. Pastor Judy Hill officiated. Sheila Ouellette played the organ while the congregation sang "O Day Full of Grace", "Abide...

Donna Ruth Meyerhoff

Donna Ruth Meyerhoff

Jul 8, 2009

Donna R. Meyerhoff, of Palmer, KS, was called to her heavenly home on Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at Community Memorial Healthcare in Marysville. She was blessed with 75 years. A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 10, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Palmer. Rev. Gene Holtorf officiated. Shelia Stuenkel played the organ while the congregation sang "How...

James W. Donigan

James W. Donigan

Jun 26, 2009

James W. Donigan, 88, of Greenleaf, KS, died early Friday, June 26, 2009 at Community Memorial Healthcare in Marysville. A funeral service was held at 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Greenleaf. Burial was in St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery, Kimeo, KS. James W. was born September 7, 1920 at Greenleaf, KS, the son of James...

Opal Christine Bolejack

Opal Christine Bolejack

Jun 20, 2009

Opal Christine Nelson Bolejack, 86, formerly of Greenleaf, KS, died Saturday, June 20, 2009 at Topeka, KS. A funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 24, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Greenleaf. Pastor Gordon Sandquist officiated. Laura Wyant played piano while Lori Stone sang "Nearer My God to Thee' and "Precious Lord, Take My Hand." Burial was in...

Donald L. Fencl

Donald L. Fencl

Jun 17, 2009

Donald L. Fencl, 67, of Washington, KS, died June 17, 2009 at his home. A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 23 at Ward Funeral Home in Washington. Pastor John Frey officiated. Burial was in the Haddam City Cemetery. Pallbearers were Mitch Fencl, Bobby Svanda, Randy Griffin, Rodney Griffin, Brian Fencl and Larry Stockebrand. Military honors were...

Junior F. Sawyer

Junior F. Sawyer

Jun 13, 2009

Junior F. Sawyer 81, died June 13, 2009 at Jefferson Community Health Center, Fairbury, Nebraska. A funeral was held at 3:00 pm Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at the United Methodist Church, Washington. Pastor Randy Jellison-Knock officiated. Gina Miller played the organ while Ed and John Durst sang “On Eagles Wings”. The congregation sang “Precious Lord Take My Hand”. The pallbearers...

Mildred Ayres

Mildred Ayres

May 31, 2009

Mildred Ayres, 96, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2009 at Cambridge Nursing Home in Marysville. A graveside funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 5 at the Greenleaf Cemetery. Pastor Randy Jellison-Knock officiated. Mildred was born August 29, 1912 at Campbell, NE, the daughter of Lydia Wagoner and Henry Hohlfeld. She graduated from Campbell High School and worked...