Obituaries

Dorothy M. Elliott

Dorothy M. Elliott

Jul 24, 2008

Dorothy M. Elliott, 85, formerly of Morrowville, died Thursday, July 24, 2008, at the Washington County Hospital in Washington. A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 26, at Ward Funeral Home in Washington. The Rev. Ron Brown officiated. Kirk and Pam Gallion sang "Old Rugged Cross” and “Whispering Hope". Pallbearers were Jeff Percival, Nathan Iwert, Adam Grower,...

Edwin A. Goeckel

Edwin A. Goeckel

Jul 18, 2008

Edwin A. Goeckel, 80, died Friday, July 18, 2008, at the Washington County Hospital. A funeral mass was held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 21, 2008, at St. Augustine's Catholic Church in Washington. Father Jim Hoover and Sister Marilyn Wall officiated. The Eucharistic Minister was Maxine Koehler. Lectors were Carol Russell, Teryl Goeckel and Tom Dragastin. Sheila Ouellette played the...

Dean Nutsch

Dean Nutsch

Jul 15, 2008

Dean P. Nutsch, 48, died July 15, 2008 at the Republic County Hospital, Belleville. He had recently been diagnosed with cancer. A funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 19, 2008, at Ward Funeral Home, Washington. Pastor Randy Jellison-Knock officiated. The music selections were “Live Like You Were Dyin’ by Tim McGraw and “Pop a Top" by Alan...

Gurna Maes Gordon Bushey

Gurna Maes Gordon Bushey

Jul 14, 2008

Gurna Maes Gordon Bushey, 92, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, died Monday July 14, 2008 at the Family Tree Assisted Living Home in West Point City, Utah. She was born September 19, 1915 in Syria, Virginia and was one of thirteen children. The family later moved to York, Pennsylvania where she graduated from high school and attended Business College. She had...

Gladys M. Johnson

Gladys M. Johnson

Jul 12, 2008

Gladys M. Johnson, 96, of Washington, Kansas, died July 12th, 2008, at the Washington County Hospital in Washington. A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 15, 2008, at Ward Funeral Home in Washington. The Rev. Wendell Sack and Kathy Ouellette officiated. Sheila Ouellette played the organ while the congregation sang "Heaven Came Down" and "Savior, Like a...

Grace B. Dusin

Grace B. Dusin

Jul 10, 2008

Grace B. Dusin, 95, died Thursday, July 10, 2008, at the Washington County Hospital in Washington, KS. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 14, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Washington. Visitation will be Sunday, July 13, from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Ward Funeral Home in Washington. The family will receive friends from...

Dr. Lynn L. Walker

Dr. Lynn L. Walker

Jul 7, 2008

Dr. Lynn L. Walker, 87, died, Monday, July 7, 2008, at the Linn Community Nursing Home, Linn. A graveside service will be held at a later date in the Ireton City Cemetery, Ireton, Iowa. Dr. Walker was born at Ireton, Iowa, on June 1, 1921, to Phillip and Cora (Reigel) Walker. He attended Ireton schools and graduated in 1938. He...

Philip C. Parker

Philip C. Parker

Jul 2, 2008

Philip Clayton Parker, 63, Washington, died July 2, 2008 at the Clay County Medical Center, Clay Center. A graveside service was held 10:00 am Friday July 4 at the Greenleaf City Cemetery, Greenleaf, KS. Pastor John Frey officiated. Musicians were Don McClellan and Vince Parker. Casket bearers were Jon Lehman, Nicholas Lehman, Vincent Parker, Kevin Parker, Alex Parker and Jim...

Dora Belle Laue

Dora Belle Laue

Jun 29, 2008

Dora “Dody” Belle Kloster Laue, 83, of Greenleaf, died June 29, 2008 at Community Memorial Healthcare in Marysville. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 2, 2008, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church near Greenleaf, KS. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 1, from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Ward Funeral Home in Greenleaf. The family will receive...

Erwin E. Hiesterman

Erwin E. Hiesterman

Jun 12, 2008

Erwin Hiesterman, 91, died Thursday, June 12, 2008, at the Clay County Medical Center, Clay Center, Kansas. A funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, June 16, 2008, at the Zion Lutheran Church, Linn. Pastor David Gruoner officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Jordan Hiesterman, Daniel Hiesterman, Luke Hiesterman, Jeremy Olson, Kevin Clark, Jace Allen, Stanton...

LaDean Rae Herrs

LaDean Rae Herrs

Jun 7, 2008

LaDean Rae Herrs, 68, of Rural Linn, was called to her heavenly home Saturday, June 7, 2008, at the Linn Community Nursing Home. The Lord had blessed her with 68 years and 9 days. A funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 10, 2008, at Zion Lutheran Church in Linn. Pastor David Gruoner officiated. Visitation was Monday, June...

Clara A. Chapin

Clara A. Chapin

Jun 3, 2008

Clara A. Chapin, 83, died Tuesday, June 3, 2008, at the Washington County Hospital, Washington. A funeral services was held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 6, at the United Methodist Church in Washington. Pastor Randy Jellison-Knock officiated. Sheilla Ouellete played the organ and the congregation sang "Hymn of Promise" and "Amazing Grace". Pallbearers were her grandchildren, Tim Wells, Tom Wells,...

William R. Frager

William R. Frager

May 14, 2008

William “Bill” Raymond Frager, age 87, of Morrowville, KS, died May 14 2008 in Fairbury, NE. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 19, 2008, at the Morrowville Christian Church. The Rev. Ron Brown and Doug Ingmire officiated. Bill was born on August 9, 1920 in rural Morrowville, KS, the son of Raymond R. and Grace M. (Mayberry)...

Doris Marie Woodward

Doris Marie Woodward

Apr 29, 2008

Doris Marie Woodward, 63, of Linn, KS, died Tuesday, April 29, 2008, at her home in Linn. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 2, 2008, at the Linn United Methodist Church, in Linn, KS. Rev. Randy Jellison-Knock officated. Burial was in the Linn City Cemetery. Sheila Ouellette played the organ while Dr. Jim Smart sang "Beyond the...

John D. Wray

John D. Wray

Apr 24, 2008

John D. Wray, 81, died Thursday, April 24, 2008 at the Community Care in Clifton, Kansas. Funeral services were at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 26, at Zion Lutheran Church, Linn. Pastor David Gruoner officiated. Burial was in Mound Cemetery, Barnes. John was born on November 30, 1926 at Barnes to Anthony and Minnie (Fisher) Wray. He worked as a salesman...

Joseph L. Mackey

Joseph L. Mackey

Apr 15, 2008

Joseph L. Mackey, 35, of Washington, formerly of Manhattan, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2008, at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita. A funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 18, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Greenleaf. Pastor Patrick J. Curry officiated. Winifred Elmborg was organist who played the congregational hymns “Amazing Grace” and “In the Garden.” Casket bearers...

Roland M. Baird

Roland M. Baird

Apr 15, 2008

Roland Baird, 72, of Washington, died Tuesday, April 15, 2008. Funeral services were at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 19, 2008, at the United Methodist Church in Washington. Pastor Randy Jellison-Knock officiated. Burial was in the Maplewood Cemetery, Barnes. Roland was born April 2, 1936, at Washington, the son of Floyd and Margaret (Wohler) Baird. In Roland's youth, he worked for...

Charity Dawn Reeve

Charity Dawn Reeve

Apr 11, 2008

Charity Dawn Reeve, 32, died Friday, April 11, 2008, at her home in Concordia. Funeral services were at 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 16, at Ward Funeral Home in Washington. Burial was in the Haddam City Cemetery. Charity was born May 1, 1975, at Belleville, Kansas. She worked as a certified nursing assistant. She loved her cats, Frisky and Hobbs, enjoyed...

Edith M. Materi

Edith M. Materi

Apr 5, 2008

Edith Materi, 95, of Washington passed away Saturday, April 5, 2008, at the Washington County Hospital. A funeral service was at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, April 11, at St. Augustine's Catholic Church in Washington. A rosary service was at 9:45 a.m., Thursday morning at the church. Father Jim Hoover & Sister Marilyn Wall officiated. Gina Miller played the organ. The music...

Grace A. Kolman

Grace A. Kolman

Apr 4, 2008

Grace Anna Kolman, 86, passed away Friday, April 4, 2008, at the Linn Nursing Home. A funeral service was at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 12, at the Christian Church in Morrowville, KS. Pastor Ron Brown officiated. Pat Burton played the organ while Dan Grove, Don Grove, David Grove, and Dewayne Grove sang “Old Rugged Cross” and “In The Garden” Pallbearers...