Archived Marriage Records
Emil C. Hlaus 1916-2002
WILSON - Emil C. Hlaus, 85, died March 7. He was born June 9, 1916, in Wilson. A lifelong resident of Wilson, he was a farmer and stockman. Survivors include one brother, Albert Hlaus of Wilson. Vigil service will be at 5 p.m. today at Foster Mortuary in Wilson. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Wilson. Burial will be at St. Wenceslaus Catholic cemetery in Wilson. Friends may call from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at the mortuary. Memorials are suggested to the church, in care of the mortuary. March 10, 2002
Martha C. Brauer 1908-2002
LA CROSSE - Martha C. Brauer, 93, died March 7 at Rush County Nursing Home in La Crosse. She was born Aug. 19, 1908, in White City, the daughter of Reinhold and Anna Johnke Koepsel. She married
Waldemar Brauer Sept. 4, 1946, in Wichita. He died Nov. 21, 1982. A resident of La Crosse for more than 50 years, she worked as a custodian for a medical office. Mrs. Brauer was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary in La Crosse. Survivors include four sisters, Jennie Cusick of Wichita, Sophia Mastin of Beloit, Anne Ohm of Salina and Elsie Carson of White City. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Walter Koepsel, Fred Koepsel and Gilbert Koepsel; and three sisters, Adelia Douglas, Hildia Riffell and Celia Capito. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Janousek Funeral Home Chapel in La Crosse, with the Rev. Maurice Schaus officiating. Burial will be at La Crosse City Cemetery. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until service time Monday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to First Lutheran Church in La Crosse, in care of the funeral home. March 10, 2002
Florence Dumler Schruben 1921-2002
RUSSELL - Florence Dumler Schruben, 80, died March 7 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Hays. She was born July 29, 1921, in Barton County, near Milberger, the daughter of Emanuel and Elisabeth Rein Keil. She married
Carl A. Dumler Aug. 23, 1942, in Hugo, Okla. He died Oct. 10, 1973. She married
Leonard W. Schruben Jan. 21, 1979, in Manhattan. He died Oct. 23, 2001. A resident of the Russell area, she was a homemaker. Mrs. Schruben was a member of First Lutheran Church in Manhattan and American Legion Auxiliary in Russell. She was a past board member of the Kansas Wheat Commission. Survivors include one son, Carl A. Dumler Jr. of Russell; two stepsons, Dale Schruben of Kingsville, Texas, and Lee Schruben of Berkley, Calif.; four daughters, Jean Naegele of Hays, Rita Atkerson and Kay Dinkel, both of Russell and Jody Dumler Johnson of Manhattan; one sister, Luella Saxton of Tempe, Ariz.; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and four step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Beatrice Bergman, Naomi Barah and Allegra Fisher; and one granddaughter, Cindy Atkerson. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at First Lutheran Church in Russell, with the Rev. Henry Hartman officiating. Burial will be at St. John Lutheran cemetery in Russell. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at Pohlmanıs Mortuary in Russell and from 9:30 a.m. until service time Monday at the church in Russell. Memorials are suggested to the church in Russell, in care of the mortuary. March 10, 2002
Eugene H. Dietz 1932-2002
RUSSELL - Eugene H. Dietz, 69, died Feb. 28 at his home in rural Russell. He was born Sept. 14, 1932, in Russell County, the son of Emil and Ruth Dumler Dietz. A lifelong resident of the Russell area, he was a farmer and stockman. Dietz was a U.S. Air Force veteran. Survivors include one son, James Dietz of Danville, Ill.; two sisters, Merna Holkum of Oklahoma City, Okla. and Dorothy Dolecheck of Hoisington; and two step-grandchildren. Funeral was March 6 at Pohlman's Mortuary Memorial Chapel in Russell. Burial was at Trinity Lutheran cemetery in rural Russell. Memorials are suggested to Trinity Lutheran cemetery Fund, in care of the mortuary. March 10, 2002
Billy Joe 'BJ' Shaffer 1979-2002
CALDWELL - Billy Joe "BJ" Shaffer, 22, died March 7 in Blackwell, Okla. He was born May 17, 1979, in Kingman, the son of Randy Shaffer and Annette Mortimer. A resident of Caldwell, he worked as a Sumner County road and bridge employee. Survivors include his companion, Holly Warner of Caldwell; his father of Caldwell; his mother and stepfather, Annette and Ron Britton of Great Bend; two sisters, Missy Shaffer and Nikki Shaffer, both of Caldwell; and his grandparents, Joe and Alberta Shaffer of Caldwell and Bill Mortimer of Great Bend. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at United Methodist Church in Caldwell, with the Rev. Jan McDaniel officiating. Burial will be at Caldwell City Cemetery. There is no visitation listed. Memorials are suggested to the church, in care of Elliott-Schaeffer Mortuary in Caldwell. March 10, 2002
Elizabeth Reimer 1912-2002
LINDSBORG - Elizabeth Reimer, 89, died March 7 at Aberdeen Village in Olathe. She was born April 9, 1912, in Canton, the daughter of Frank and Anna Friesen Banman. She married
Alvin J. Reimer July 21, 1936, in Newton. He died Dec. 28, 1959. A resident of Lindsborg since 1958, coming from Hoisington, she was a homemaker and worked as a secretary at Bethany College in Lindsborg before retiring. Mrs. Reimer was a member of Hoffnengsau Mennonite Church in Inman, former member of Alexanderwhol Mennonite Church in Goessel, attended Trinity United Methodist Church in Lindsborg and was a member of PEO Chapter CC. Survivors include one son, Jon M. Reimer of Olathe; two daughters, Janice Y. Derksen of St. Paul, Minn. and Judith A. Folsch of Hays; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Pete Banman, Jake Banman, Otto Banman and John Banman. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church in Lindsborg, with the Rev. David Smith officiating. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Hoffnungsau Mennonite Church cemetery in Inman. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Monday at Hays-Christian Funeral Home in Lindsborg, with family receiving friends from 7-8 p.m. Memorials are suggested to Bethany College, in care of the funeral home. March 10, 2002
Lewis William Loesch 1930-2002
RAYMOND - Lewis William Loesch, 72, died March 8 at Hays Medical Center in Hays. He was born Feb. 19, 1930, in Lyons, the son of Phillip G. and Hermina Blank Loesch. He married
Eloise Smith Jan. 8, 1951, in Ellinwood. She died June 14, 2000. A lifelong resident of the Raymond area, he was a farmer. Loesch was a member of United Methodist Church in Alden. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. Survivors include three sons, Jim Loesch of Hoisington, Jerry Loesch of Great Bend and Jeff Loesch of Dodge City; one daughter, Janean Hicks of Inman; one brother, Delbert Loesch of Lyons; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one great-grandson, Connor Aylward. Funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the church with the Revs. Bill Stapleton and Wayne Flanders officiating. Burial will be at Hilltop cemetery in Raymond. Friends may call from 1-8 p.m. today at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington and from 10 a.m. until service time Monday at the church. Memorials are suggested to the church or Kans for Kids, both in care of the funeral home. March 10, 2002
Amelia A. 'Molly' Schulte 1915-2002
HAYS - Amelia A. "Molly" Schulte, 86, died Feb. 27 at Hays Medical Center in Hays. She was born March 6, 1915, in Hays, the daughter of Michael and Elizabeth Weigel Dinkel. She married
John E. Schulte on Sept. 24, 1940, at Victoria. A resident of Hays, coming from Victoria in March 2001, she was a homemaker. Mrs. Schulte was a member of St. Fidelis Catholic Church, Daughters of Isabella and Christian Mothers Altar Society, all of Victoria. Survivors include her husband of the home; two sons, Damian Schulte of Escondido, Calif., and Regis Schulte of Wichita; two daughters, Claudia Hertel of Great Bend and Carey Schulte of Ellis; one brother, Dan Dinkel of Denver, Colo.; two sisters, Ann Smith of Gorham and Lioba Keller of Park city; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Albert Dinkel, Harry Dinkel, Ben Dinkel and Bill Dinkel; and two sisters, Albina Dreiling and Rose Brungardt. Vigil will be at 7 p.m. Sunday, followed by a Daughters of Isabella and Christian Mothers Altar Society rosary at 8 p.m., all at Cline's Mortuary in Victoria. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church, with the Rev. David Gottschalk officiating. Burial will be at St. Fidelis cemetery in Victoria. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, 3-9 p.m. Sunday and from 8:30-9:45 a.m. Monday, all at the mortuary. Memorials are suggested to Cathedral of the Plains Charitable Fund Inc., Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas or Masses, all in care of the mortuary. March 1, 2002
Helen Althea Fellows Wilson Polzin 1909-2002
LARNED - Helen Althea Fellows Wilson Polzin, 92, died Feb. 27 at Fort Dodge. She was born Aug. 2, 1909, near Keosauqua, Iowa, the daughter of Asa and Edith Fellows. She married
Merwin Wilson on Dec. 25, 1938, in Ottumwa, Iowa. He died in May 1976. She then married
Edward J. Polzin on Nov. 24, 1979. A resident of Fort Dodge since 1997, coming from Larned, she was a teacher and musician. Mrs. Polzin was a member of Presbyterian Church and Church Circle, and also active in Daughters of American Revolution, Eastern Star and National Education Association. Survivors include one son, Robert W. Wilson of Toano, Va.; two stepsons, Marvin Polzin of West Plains, Mo., and James Polzin; one daughter, Marjorie West; one stepdaughter, Jewell Lewis of Larned; one granddaughter; and one great-granddaughter. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church in Larned, with the Rev. Jim Hawthorne officiating. Burial will be at Larned Cemetery. Friends may call until 8 tonight at Beckwith Mortuary in Larned. Memorials are suggested to the church, in care of the mortuary. March 1, 2002
Ruth Elsie Fischer 1920-2002
Ruth Elsie Fischer, 81 of Great Bend, died Feb. 27 at Central Kansas Medical Center, St. Rose Campus in Great Bend. She was born May 18, 1920, in Michigan, the daughter of Joseph F. and Meta Weymeier Krueger. She married
Edwin Karl Fischer on July 15, 1938, at Hudson. He died on Dec. 13, 1993. A resident of Great Bend since 1990, coming from Seward, she was a homemaker. Mrs. Fischer was a member of Peace United Church of Christ in Hudson. Survivors include one son, Ricky L. Fischer of Great Bend; four daughters, Janice M. Rose of Hudson, Janet R. Davis of Athens, Texas, Judy A. Fischer of Reno, Nev., and Lila L. Drees of Great Bend; four brothers, Herbert Krueger of Kansas City, Mo., David Krueger of Princeton, Texas, Elgar Krueger of Edinberg, Texas, and Samuel Krueger of Fort Worth, Texas; one sister, Selma Banman of Mount Vernon, Texas; 11 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one grandson, David Dunn. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church, with the Rev. Nick Prather officiating. Burial will be at Peace United Church of Christ cemetery in Hudson. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 1-9 p.m. Sunday, both at Bryant Funeral Home, and from 9:30 a.m. to service time Monday at the church. Memorials are suggested to the church, in care of the funeral home. March 1, 2002
Cynthia Dee 'Cindy' Truesdell LoBurgio 1954-2002
Cynthia Dee "Cindy" Truesdell LoBurgio, 47, of Great Bend, died March 4 at Central Kansas Medical Center, St. Rose Campus in Great Bend. She was born Nov. 12, 1954, in Lyons, the daughter of Gerald Edwin and Sue Ann Davis Truesdell. She was a 1972 graduate of Lyons High School and attended Sterling College. She graduated from Barton County Community College with a nursing degree. A resident of Great Bend since 1977, coming from Lyons, she worked as a registered nurse. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, American Legion and Soup Kitchen, all of Great Bend, A. A. volunteer for Special Olympics and Birthright. She was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. Survivors include two sons, Nicolas LoBurgio and Samuel LoBurgio, both of Great Bend; one daughter, Jennifer Major of Great Bend; her father of Wichita; and three sisters, Tamra Green of Columbia, Mo., Sherri DeBlieux of Montezuma and Terri Johnson of Lyons. Rosary will be at 7 tonight at the church. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with the Rev. Jim Dieker officiating. Burial will be at Lyons municipal cemetery in Lyons, with full military honors by Ft. Riley Honor Guard. Friends may call from 3-8 tonight at the church. Memorials are suggested to Cynthia Truesdell LoBurgio Memorial Fund, in care of Sillin Funeral Home in Lyons. March 7, 2002
Jay 'Dee' Artaz 1955-2002
LARNED - Jay "Dee" Artaz, 46, died March 4 at Oklahoma University Medical Center in Oklahoma City, Okla. He was born Oct. 29, 1955, in Glenwood Springs, Colo., the son of Hank and Dorothy Llewellyn Artaz. He married
Nancy Poole Aug. 16, 1980, in Redstone, Colo. A resident of Burdett for 22 years, he was a teacher and coach for USD 496. Artaz attended Burdett United Methodist Church and was involved in the Mid American Youth Basketball Program, all of Burdett. Survivors include his wife of the home; one son, Jayson Artaz of Burdett; one brother, Rick Artaz of Glenwood Springs; and one sister, Rhonda Palmer of Carbondale, Colo. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Burdett School Gymnasium, with the Rev. Rob Schmutz offficiating. Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. MST Monday in Carbondale. Friends may until 8 tonight and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, all at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel in Larned. Memorials are suggested to Jay Artaz "I Can" Scholarship Fund or Pawnee Heights Enhancement Fund, both in care of the mortuary. March 7, 2002
Livona B. 'Jo' Beller 1908-2002
Livona B. "Jo" Beller, 93, of Great Bend, died March 6 at Showalter Villa in Hesston. She was born July 23, 1908, in Smith County, the daughter of Edgar and Elzora Mae Lyon Moore. She married
Archie L. Beller Nov. 10, 1928, in Phillipsburg. A resident of Hesston since 1998, coming from Great Bend and Dodge City, she was a homemaker. Mrs. Beller was a member of First United Methodist Church, 20th Century Club, Pedal Pushers and Elks BPO Lodge 1127, all of Great Bend. Survivors include her husband of the home; one daughter, Margaret L. Kraisinger of Halstead; one sister, Dorothy Campbell of Larned; and three grandchildren. Service will be announce at a later date. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements are by Bryant Funeral Home in Great Bend. March 7, 2002
