Archived Marriage Records
Lawrence R. ‘Bud’ Schroeder 1931-2003
NEWTON — Lawrence R. “Bud” Schroeder, 72, died Oct. 24 at Via Christi Regional Medical Center, St. Francis Campus, of Wichita. He was born Feb. 11, 1931, at Canton, the son of Roland and Laura Finkle Schroeder. He married
Marion Zorn May 31, 1955, at Odin. A resident of Newton, he was a retired maintenance supervisor for Newton Medical Center. Schroeder was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion, all of Newton. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Survivors include his wife of the home; three sons, Alan Schroeder of Wichita, and Keith Schroeder and Loren Schroeder, both of Newton; two daughters, Donna Brenneman and Elaine Prouty, both of Newton; one brother, Galen Schroeder of Chandler, Ariz.; one sister, Arlen Bustamonte of Hilo, Hawaii; and eight grandchildren. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. today at the church with the Rev. John Hotze officiating. Burial will be at St. Mary’s Church cemetery in Newton. Memorials are suggested to Kansas Wildlife and Parks, in care of Petersen Funeral Home in Newton. Oct. 28, 2003
Helen Ethel Shoop 1918-2003
ST. JOHN — Helen Ethel Shoop, 85, died Oct. 25 at Leisure Homestead in Stafford. She was born July 6, 1918, at Sterling. She graduated from Kansas State University with a bachelor of science degree in home economics. She married
Homer Albert Shoop May 26, 1940, at Sterling. He preceded her in death. A resident of St. John, she was a homemaker and a retired school teacher from the Towanda, Byers and Otis school systems. Mrs. Shoop was a member of Antrim United Methodist Church in rural St. John, United Methodist Women, Hesperian Club, Mothers Club, Antrim EHU and Chi Omega Sorority at KSU. Survivors include one son, Donald H. Shoop of Fargo, N.D.; three daughters, Jean Hixson of WaKeeney, Karen Nelson of Seattle, Wash., and Rebecca Hunley of St. John; one brother, Leslie Heter of Andover; one sister, Millie Gard of Salina; 12 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Jack Heter, Thomas J. Heter and Waid Heter. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at the church with the Rev. Roberta A. Fall officiating. Burial will be at Rose Valley cemetery in rural Stafford County. Memorials are suggested to the church, in care of the funeral home. Oct. 28, 2003
Elizabeth C. Lecture 1909-2003
Elizabeth C. Lecture, 94, of Great Bend, died Oct. 24 at Great Bend Health and Rehabilitation in Great Bend. She was born March 16, 1909, at Great Bend, the daughter of Ira H. and Nellie Gertrude DeLong Clark. She married
Tom L. Lecture at Chicago, Ill. He died June 5, 1991. A resident of Great Bend since 1931, coming from Chicago, she was a homemaker. Mrs. Lecture was a member of First United Methodist Church, PEO and OES. Survivors include one son, Tom C. Lecture of Great Bend; one daughter, Linda Smith of Smyrna, Tenn.; and one grandson. She was preceded in death by one brother, Dwight Clark; and five sisters, Bess Clark, Hazel Healzer, Flora Jane Beasley, Louise Hedge and Ethel Wright. Funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. today at the church with the Rev. Gary Brooks officiating. Burial will be at Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home in Great Bend. Oct. 28, 2003
Sylvia A. Folk 1912-2003
HOLYROOD — Sylvia A. Folk, 91, died Oct. 22 at her home in Holyrood. She was born July 12, 1912, at Holyrood, the daughter of Joseph and Mary Schultz Klema. She married
Guy Folk Aug. 25, 1941, at Sharon Springs. He died Dec. 22, 1969. A lifetime resident of Holyrood, she was a homemaker and a nurses aide at Ellsworth Good Samaritan Retirement Village for 15 years. Survivors include one son, Ronald Folk of Holcomb; one daughter, Sharon Poor of Hutchinson; five grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Phyllis. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ cemetery in Holyrood, with the Rev. Mary Lou Klein officiating. There is no visitation. Memorials are suggested to St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, in care of Parsons Funeral Home in Ellsworth. Oct. 28, 2003
Florence Caroline Peterson Learned
ATWOOD — Florence Caroline Peterson Learned, 80, died Oct. 24 at Kearney, Neb. She was a resident of Atwood, coming from Zenith and Stafford. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at United Methodist Church at Atwood with the Rev. Terry McGuire officiating. Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Stafford cemetery in Stafford with the Rev. Guy Elliott officiating. Memorials are suggested to the church, Second Century Fund of Atwood or donor’s choice, all in care of Williams Funeral Home in Atwood. Oct. 28, 2003
Raymond Leslie Crist 1940-2003
MINNEAPOLIS — Raymond Leslie Crist, 63, died Oct. 27 at Salina Regional Health Center. He was born Oct. 12, 1940, in Florence, the son of Raymond M. and Virginia Young Crist. A resident of Minneapolis, he worked for Santa Fe Railroad in the track department. Crist was a member of Valley United Methodist Church of Marion, Minneapolis Noon Lions Club and Minneapolis City Council. Survivors include his wife, Leanna Crist, of the home; two daughters, Leslie Belvill of Minneapolis and Lisa Crist of Hoisington; his mother of McPherson; one brother, Larry M. Crist of Salem, Ill.; one sister, Sue Nichols of Big Pine, Wyo.; and three grandchildren. Funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at First United Methodist Church of Minneapolis. Burial will be at Highland cemetery in Minneapolis with military honors by Fort Riley. Friends may call from 1 to 8 tonight, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.. Wednesday and from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, all at Shields Funeral Home in Minneapolis, and until service time Thursday at the church. Family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to American Cancer Society or Valley United Methodist Church, both in care of the funeral home. Oct. 28, 2003
John G. Price 1912-2003
ROZEL — John G. Price, 91, died Oct. 23 at Larned Healthcare. He was born Oct. 20, 1912, at Rush County, the son of Frank and Effie Riggs Price. A lifetime Rozel resident, he was a retired farmer, a rancher and a horse trainer. He married
Amanda I. Schenk, Nov. 14, 1934. She died April 1, 2003. Price was a member of Hope Luthran Church in Rush Center, Rozel Lions Club and Larned Saddle Club. Survivors include one son, John G. Price Jr. and his wife Shirley of Rozel; one daughter, Donna Wells of Newton; one daughter-in-law, Sharon Price of Larned; two sisters, Ola Wolter and Opal Meier, both of LaCrosse; seven grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Larry Price; one son-in-law Glenn Wells; three sisters, Carrie Kitch, Blanche Appel and Eva O’Brien; and five brothers, Clarence Price, Charles Price, Harley Price, Clovis Price and Jack Price. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church with the Rev. Maurice Schaus officiating. Burial will be at LaCrosse Cemetery. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel in Larned. Family will receive friends from 2 to 6 p.m. today at the Price house in Rozel. Memorials are suggested to the church or Larned Healthcare, both in care of the mortuary. Oct. 26, 2003
Harry W. Harms 1912-2003
LARNED — Harry W. Harms, 91, died Oct. 23 at Rice County Hospital in Lyons. He was born Feb. 17, 1912, at Timken, the son of John and Karolina Metta Dunekack Harms. He was a 1931 Great Bend High School graduate and the first National Merit Scholar from GBHS. He received a teaching certificate at Fort Hays State College. He married
Anna A. Hagerman Sept. 12, 1948 at Great Bend. A lifetime resident of Rush and Pawnee counties, he taught for five years at District 13 and Timken, was a men’s clothing store salesman for Schnack Clothing Store and Jack Standish, and a carpenter for Kazmaier Construction. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, was a training sergeant for two years before going to France where he was wounded in January, 1945. He received the Purple Heart. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, a trustee, taught a high school Bible school class for 20 years, was a member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, all of Larned. Survivors include his wife, of the home; one son, Kenneth W. Harms of Shawnee; one daughter, Elaine A. Conness of WaKeeney; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Lester Harms; and three sisters, Alvena Petersen, Clara Harms and Albertena W. Folkerts. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church with the Rev. Richard Boyer officiating. Friends may call from noon to 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at Morell Funeral Home in Larned. Cremation will take place after the funeral. Memorials may be sent to the church in care of the funeral home. Oct. 26, 2003
Donna Joy Erway 1929-2003
LARNED — Donna Joy Erway, 74, died Oct. 23 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. She was born Sept. 19, 1929, at Larned, the daughter of Wayne A. and Clarice Maude Eggleston Howell. She married
Harold E. Erway Oct. 2, 1948, at Larned. A lifetime Larned resident, she was a homemaker. Mrs. Erway was a member of Larned United Methodist Church. Survivors include two sons, Lyle Erway and Kale Erway, both of Larned; one daughter, Beth Zook of Larned; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Lionel Howell and Galen Howell. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the church with the Rev. Charles Grant officiating. Burial will be at Larned Cemetery. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and Monday at Bethwith Mortuary Chapel in Larned. Memorials are suggested to the church in care of the Mortuary. Oct. 26, 2003
Leila E. Schneider 1922-2003
Leila E. Schneider, 81, of Great Bend died Oct. 23 at Pompano Beach, Fla. She was born Feb. 10, 1922 at Bison, the daughter of Alexander and Elizabeth Wilhelm Litzenberger. She married
Leonard W. Schneider June 30, 1947 at Larned. He died July 11, 1999. She was a lifelong resident of Barton, Rush and Pawnee counties, living in Albert for 53 years after moving there from Rozel. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, St. Rose Altar Society and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary. Survivors include two sons, Thomas L. Schneider of Oakland Park, Fla., and Timothy M. Schneider, Santa Monica, Calif.; four daughters, Gloria Holstrom of Blue Springs, Mo., Connie Brady, of Albert, Marla Napolitano, of Great Bend, and Geralyn “Geri” Schneider of Pompano Beach, Fla.; one sister, Lois Stull, of Hutchinson; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Terry Schneider; two brothers, Leland Litzenberger and Lavern Litzenberger; and one sister, Lola Litzenberger. Altar Society Rosary will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Bryant Funeral Home. Vigil Service will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church with the Revs. Ultan Murphy and Reginald Urban officiating. Burial will be at Holy Cross cemetery in Timken. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Holy Family School Endowment Fund in care of the funeral home. Oct. 26, 2003
Cleta Crawford Hendricks 1935-2003
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla., — Cleta Crawford Hendricks, 68, died Oct. 21 at Deaconess Select Specialty Hospital in Oklahoma City. She was born Aug. 15, 1935, at Clay Center, the daughter of Otis and Emma Cowing Mendenhall. She was a 1953 graduate of Clay Center Community High School. She married
Clarence Crawford in 1953 at Clay Center. She later married
Al Hendricks in 1987. He died in 2001. A resident of Oklahoma City, formerly of Clay Center and Lyons, she was a former employee of Lyons State Bank and Oklahoma City Zoo. Mrs. Hendricks was a member of First Baptist Church in Lyons. Survivors include three sons, Greg Crawford of McPherson, Ross White of Dallas, Texas, and Derick White of Columbus, Ohio; two daughters, Penny Bosack and Stacey Bosack, both of Great Bend; one stepson, David Hendricks of Edmond, Okla.; one stepdaughter, Julie Ragel of Shawnee, Okla.; and 10 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one sister, Cleo. Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Greenwood cemetery in Clay Center with the Rev. Daniel Kline officiating. Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home in Clay Center. Memorials are suggested to Cleta Hendricks Memorial Fund, to be designated later, in care of the funeral home. Oct. 24, 2003
Elynor M. Werhahn 1922-2003
Elynor M. Werhahn, 81, of Great Bend, died Oct. 23 at Via Christi Regional Medical Center, St. Francis Campus in Wichita. She was born May 4, 1922, in Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of Victor P. and Nina M. Skinner Brancato. She married
A.W. “Gus” Werhahn June 19, 1943, at Great Lakes, Ill. A resident of Great Bend since 1945, coming from Kansas City, Mo., she was a desk clerk manager for Holiday Inn. Mrs. Werhahn was a member of First Presbyterian Church, where she was an elder and deacon, member of Prebyterian’s Women Association of the Rebekah Circle, American Legion Auxiliary and 50-plus years member of Eastern Star, all of Great Bend. Survivors include her husband of the home; one daughter, Judy Boyle of Olathe; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church, with the Rev. Hal Staats officiating. Burial will be at Great Bend Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday and from 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday, all at Bryant Funeral Home of Great Bend. Memorials are suggested to Habitat for Humanity, in care of the funeral home. Oct. 24, 2003
Dean R. Buehler 1917-2003
WILSON — Dean R. Buehler, 86, died Oct. 22 at Wilson Nursing Home. He was born July 6, 1917, at Wilson, the son of Theodore and Frances Tobin Buehler. He married
Christine Kneale in 1939. She preceded him in death. He married
Elizabeth A. Benker in 1966. She preceded him in death. A resident of McPherson most of his life, he was a maintenance worker for Certainteed of McPherson. Buehler was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in McPherson. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, having served in World War II. Survivors include one son, Lynn Buehler of Plant City, Fla.; two daughters, Nancy Peirano of Garden City and Deanna Baugh of Bennington; four brothers, Dale Buehler of Wilson, Orval Buehler of Mullinville, Glen Buehler of California and Theodore Buehler Jr. of Russell; three sisters, Veta Pepitone of Louisiana, Joyce Podlena of Wilson and Ulalla Drake of Missouri; 17 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and many great-great-grandchildren. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Foster Mortuary Chapel in Wilson with the Rev. Jim Wagner officiating. Burial will be at McPherson City cemetery with military honors. Friends may call from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home and from 9 a.m. until service time Saturday at the church. Memorials are suggested to Morrison House or Wilson Nursing Center, both in care of the funeral home. Oct. 24, 2003
