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Raymond J. "Pete" Princ, 95, entered into rest on Thursday, Oct. 21, at his residence in Lebanon, Kan. He was born on June 12, 1926, to John and Anna (Svaty) Princ. He was a 1944 graduate of Lucas High School. He was a star athlete who participated in all sports. He was an avid sports fan. He liked fishing any day in any weather. He enjoyed seeing his children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren play in all sporting events. Raymond served in United States Army during World War II. He was in...
Donald Lee Day, 94, the son of Eugene and Marie (Willy) Day was born Feb. 13, 1927, at Hebron. He died Oct. 13, at the Thayer County Health Services in Hebron. He is survived by his children: Kathy Hudson of Hebron; Doug Day of Billings, Mont.; Mrs. Mike Olsen (Judy) of Lincoln, Neb.; Steve Day of Hebron; seven grandchildren; 10 great- grandchildren; nieces, nephews other relatives and a host of friends. Don was cremated. A family service will be held at a later date. Condolences may be sent to the family at: wmsfh.com . Williams Funeral Home...
Gerald R. Figgins, 83, died Oct. 14, 2021. Gerald was born March 4, 1938, in Burr Oak,to Frieda (Spooner) and Ezra Figgins. He received his formal education attending the Red Cloud schools. Gerald joined the United States Army in 1956, and was stationed at Ft. Lewis, Wash. On April 19, 1957, he was united in marriage with Donna Hoffman. They lived in Washington until 1959, and Arizona until the spring of 1962, when they moved to Bladen. In February of 1967, they moved to Hastings. This union was blessed with three children: Marlene, Darrel and...
Donna Lee Hansen, the daughter of Joseph and Wilma (Gutscher) Boitnott, was born on July 9, 1935, near Burr Oak, Kan. She died Oct. 16, 2021 at the Blue Valley Lutheran Nursing Home at Hebron, Neb., at the age of 86 years, 3 months, 7 days. Donna attended schools in Burr Oak and graduated from the Ruskin High School, Ruskin, Neb. She was baptized by the Rev. Harold Wilson at the Community Presbyterian Church in Ruskin. On May 24, 1953, she was united in marriage to Kenneth G. Hansen at the...
Dorothy Evelyn Sjolander, the daughter of Charlie M. Sjolander and Evelyn (Whitley) Sjolander, was born Sept. 22, 1943, in rural Scandia, Kan. and died Oct. 14, 2021, at Springfield, Mo., at the age of 78 years, and 22 days. Dorothy grew up in the Scandia, area, attending the public schools and graduating from Scandia High School in 1961. She worked on the family farm in her early years. In May of 1962, she was united in marriage to Rober E. Carlson and to this union was born: Kandi and Allan....
Virginia Lee Nondorf, the daughter of George and Clara (Gutscher) Newell, was born on Dec. 17, 1943, in Hardy, Neb. She died Oct. 13, 2021, at the Brodstone Memorial Hospital in Superior at the age of 77 years, 9 months, 26 days. Virginia graduated from Hardy High School. She married Larry "Butch" Nondorf on Jan. 25, 1963, at Nelson, Neb. This union was blessed with three children. Virginia enjoyed many hobbies, particularly a life-long interest in quilting, sewing and crafts. She was an avid...
David A. Ortman, 63, of Mankato, Kan., died Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital. David was born on July 3, 1958, in Smith Center, Kan., to Max and Esther (Thompson) Ortman. On July 21, 2007, David married Cynthia I. Carlman at the Mankato Country Club. David worked at the Kier's Thriftway for 21 years in the meat department as the meat cutter. David recently worked for USD 107, Mankato Public Schools as a custodian. He was a member of Harmony United Methodist Church, Ma...
Letha Joy (Modlin) Garst died Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021 at the Jewell County Hospital, Mankato, Kan., at the age of 89. Letha was born to Hugh and Ethel (Loomis) Modlin on Aug. 21, 1932, in Otego, Kan. On Nov. 8, 1950, Letha Joy Modlin was united in marriage to James Franklin Garst. They celebrated 70 years of marriage this past November. To this union, two beautiful children were born, daughter, Teresa Anne Garst, and son, Randy Stewart Garst. Letha operated a daycare out of their home for many...
Marsha Jo Kinyoun, the daughter of Robert and Darlene (Thomas) Woerner, was born on Jan. 26, 1957, in Superior, Nebraska. She died on Oct. 4, 2021, at the Brodstone Memorial Hospital in Superior, Neb., at the age of 64 years, 8 months, 8 days. Marsha attended grade school at Beaver- ville and 2-R country schools and Superior High School, graduating with the Class of 1975. After graduating, she attended two years at Hastings Community College. She was employed at Superior Vision for many years,...
"Don" E. Beam, 94 years of age, died Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, at Mitchell County Hospital, Beloit, Kan. He was born Feb. 22, 1927, in Esbon, Kan., to Harold and Nina (Silsby) Beam. He graduated from Esbon High School in the Class of 1946. Don served in the United States Army during WWII and was honorably discharged. On March 7, 1948, he married Doris Lee "Queen" in Mankato. To this union, four children were born Sheila, Cynthia, Brenda, and Brian. Doris preceded Don in death on Sept. 27, 1984. He...
Ruth Eileen (Appleby) Erickson, 88, died at her home in Courtland on Monday, Oct. 11, 2021. She was born Jan. 26,1933, to Howard and Argie (Pierce) Appleby near Formoso, Kan. She graduated from Courtland High School in 1950 and attended Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina. In 1954, she married Dale R. Erickson of Courtland, where they made their home. To this union, four children were born: Julie, Randall, Edward and Susan. She worked for the Swedish American State Bank of Courtland for 26...
Carol Jean Clyde, the daughter of Frank and Hannah (Ahlvers) Darling, was born on Oct. 12, 1938, near Concordia, Kan. She died Oct.11, 2021, at the Superior Good Samaritan Society at Superior, Neb., at the age of 82 years, 11 months, 29 days. Carol was one of 11 children. She attended school in Jewell County and Superior Public Schools. She was united in marriage to Daryl Ellis Clyde on Jan. 4, 1956, at the United Methodist Church in Fairbury. To this union was born three sons. Carol was...
Rodney Mark Conger, 66, the son of James "J.R." and Barbara Koelling Conger, was born on Nov. 17, 1954, in Russell, Kan. He died Oct. 17, at Brodstone Memorial Hospital at Superior. Mark was an avid golfer and bowler. In 1997, he was the record holder at Brook- hills Golf Course in Springfield, Ill., with a five under par. He was also a member of the "700" Bowling Clubs of America. Mark lived in the communities of Russell, Kan., St. Louis, Mo., and Springfield, Ill. before moving back to...
Mary Davis, 76, of Jewell, died Monday. Arrangements are pending. Kleppinger Funeral Home....
Betty A. Tangdall was born Jan. 18, 1932 and died Oct. 14, 2021. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Helen and Theodore Enghoff; sister, Mary; brother, Bud; husband, Jim Tangdall; and daughter-in-law, Pam Tangdall. She is survived by children: Laurie (Dan) Kemp, Steve Tangdall, and Kris (Doug) Greenwald; grandchildren:Sara Tangdall, Alison Kemp, Danny Kemp, and Grace Greenwald. There will be a private family interment. A reception honoring her life will be held from 5 to 7p.m., Sunday, Oct. 24, at Spezia Restaurant. Memorials are...
Gilbert J. Buescher, 97, Lawrence, Neb., died Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, at Perkins Pavilion-Good Samaritan Society-Hastings Village, Hastings, Neb. Rosary was at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 13, and Mass was at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 13, both at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Lawrence, Neb., with Father Corey Harrison officiating. Burial was in St. Stephen Catholic Cemetery, Lawrence. There was no viewing or visitation as his wishes were to be cremated. Memorials can be directed to the church....
Doyall Dean Hartley, 84, of Chester, the son of Leslie (Bill) and Hazel (Degenhardt) Hartley, was born Nov. 17, 1936, in Hebron. He died Oct. 5, at his residence in Chester. Doyall grew up in Chester and graduated from Chester High School with the Class of 1954. He was proud to be a part of the 1953 state championship basketball team, that was later inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame. After graduation, Doyall went to work in Lincoln, Neb., for a short time, but his love for the farm brought him back home and he started farming with his dad....
Loyce Leanne Jeffery, 89, the daughter of Verda (Fogo) and Emmett Lewis was born on Dec. 28, 1931, at Burr Oak, Kan. She died at her home in Northbranch, Kan., on Oct. 5, 2021. She was a lifelong resident of the Northbranch and Burr Oak communities. Loyce received her formal education at the Burr Oak schools, graduating in 1949. On Nov. 25, 1951, she was united in marriage with her high school sweetheart, Kermit C. Jeffery, at the Northbranch Friends Church. They made their home on the family farm at Northbranch and were blessed with four...
Betty Lee May, the daughter of Roy and Etta (Cammel) Crouch, was born on Aug. 19, 1929, near Mankato, Kan. She died Oct. 8, at the Jewell County Hospital at Mankato at the age of 92 years, 1 months, 19 days. Betty attended country school near Mankato and went to Jewell and Mankato high schools. She was a member of the Mankato Christian Church. On Sept. 13, 1945, she was united in marriage to Harold May and to this union was born six children. Betty milked cows. She started helping her father, Ro...
Gilbert J. Buescher, 97, Lawrence, Neb., died Saturday at Perkins, Hastings. Rosary was at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, and Mass was at 10 a.m., both at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Lawrence, with Father Corey Harrison officiating. Burial was in St. Stephen Catholic Cemetery. There was no viewing or visitation as his wishes were to be cremated. Gilbert was born on May 27, 1924, to Frank and Dorothy (Schroer) Buescher at Lawrence. He graduated from Lawrence High School in 1942. He farmed and worked for Schroer Implement Co. in Lawrence from 1966 to...
Leon Gerald Ault, from Esbon, died Sept. 19, 2021. He was 82. Leon was born May 9, 1939, in Concordia, Kan., to Loretta and Gerlad Ault. His first love was animals and he attended K-State with the intention of becoming a vet. After deciding he couldn’t see the animals in pain, he turned to film school. He filmed everything from the Olympics, to commercials, industrial videos, documentaries, and even a horror movie. Leon was someone different to everyone he met, but was still himself each time. He could make beautiful furniture, take amazing p...
Hugo Louis Westphal, Jr. was born Feb. 12, 1929, in Gerlane, Kan., to Hugo L. Westphal, Sr. and Margaret F. Iford Westphal, and was the oldest of six children. He died Oct. 5, 2021 in Syracuse, Neb., at the age of 92 years, 7 months, 23 days. Hugo graduated from Isabel High School, and served in the United States Navy. After discharge, he worked a variety of jobs and more than 32 years of his career working at Champlin and Anadarko petroleum companies in Kansas and Nebraska. He married Clara...
Laurence Ulmer dies The father of Lawrence area resident, Michelle (Mrs. Paul) Kohmetscher died Saturday, Sept. 25, at the Sutton Community Home in Sutton. A memorial service was held Sept. 30, at the Federated Church in Sutton. Mr. Ulmer was born Dec. 19, 1936, to Edmund and Christine Ackerman Ulmer on their Fillmore County farm. He attended Country School and then Sutton High School. He farmed and served in the Air National Guard and the Air Force Reserves from 1958 to 1964. He married Phyllis Houts in 1959. He was active in the Sutton...
Verna Jane Lewis, the daughter of Don and Ann Shuck, was born on April 4, 1942 in Red Cloud. She died Sept. 26, at the Brodstone Memorial Hospital at Superior at the age of 79 years, 5 months, 22 days. Jane started school in Red Cloud and finished in Superior. She was united in marriage to Max Lewis on June 22, 1958, at the Burr Oak Christian Church and this union was blessed with a son, Allen. Jane enjoyed visiting with friends at her son's store. She was a housewife and helped her husband,...
Margaret "Maggie" Sue Larchick, 52 of Clarks, died on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021 at Bryan LGH – West in Lincoln, Neb. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. today, Thursday, Oct. 7,at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Clarks, Neb. Father David Fulton will be presiding. Interment will be in the Calvary Cemetery in Clarks. Visitation was from 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 6, at Solt- Wagner Funeral Home in Central City. A Rosary was recited at 7 p.m., following the visitation on Wednesday at t...
