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Dwight A Beeson

Dwight A Beeson

Oct 4, 2017

Dwight A. Beeson, 89, Washington, died Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at the Centennial Homestead Nursing Home in Washington. A graveside funeral service was at 10 a.m., Saturday, October 7, at the Vining Cemetery, Vining, KS. Don Dodd officiated. Dwight was born February 19, 1928 at rural Clifton, KS to Earl and Grace (Peterson) Beeson. He attended Pleasant Peak School thru...

Eileen M. Cox

Eileen M. Cox

Oct 3, 2017

Eileen M. Cox, 91, of Haddam, KS, died October 3, 2017 at Cedarwood Assisted Living in Fairbury, NE. The funeral service was 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 4, at the Morrowville Christian Church.  Pastor Ron Brown officiated.  Sheila Ouellette was organist and Ed Durst sang, "In the Garden" and "Amazing Grace."   Pallbearers were Bill Slater, Jim Frager, Todd Baker, Terry...

Dean B. Cox

Dean B. Cox

Sep 30, 2017

Dean B. Cox, 93, of Haddam, KS, died September 30, 2017 at Cedarwood Assisted Living in Fairbury, NE. A funeral service was held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, October 4, at the Morrowville Christian Church, Morrowville.  Pastor Ron Brown officiated.  Sheila Ouellette accompanied Ed Durst as he sang "In the Garden" and "Amazing Grace." Pallbearers were Bill Slater, Jom Frager, Todd...

William "Bill" G. Hynek, Sr.

William "Bill" G. Hynek, Sr.

Sep 28, 2017

William G. "Bill" Hynek, Sr., 80, of Haddam, KS, died September 28, 2017 at the Nemaha Valley Community Hospital in Seneca, KS. The family will receive friends Sunday, October 1, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Ward Funeral Home in Washington. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 2, at Ward Funeral Home in Washington with...

Jeanette K. Hoerner

Jeanette K. Hoerner

Sep 23, 2017

Jeanette Kay Hoerner, 71, Linn, died Saturday, September 23, 2017 at the Clay County Medical Center. Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 26, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Ward Funeral Home in Linn. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. A funeral service will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, September 27 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Linn....

James M. Finlayson

James M. Finlayson

Sep 23, 2017

James Michael Finlayson, 40, Idaho Falls, ID, died Saturday, September 23, 2017. He was born May 27, 1977 at Kansas City, KS the son of Jack Finlayson and Carol Hiltgen. James attended school in Washington until the fifth grade and graduated from Clay Center Community High School in 1996. He worked in the healthcare industry taking care of the handicapped....

Joe W. Zumwalt

Joe W. Zumwalt

Sep 10, 2017

Joe W. Zumwalt, 68, Washington, died Sunday, September 10, 2017 at the Washington County Hospital. Visitation will be Thursday, September 14, from noon until 8 p.m. at the Ward Funeral Home in Washington. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, September 15 at the Ward Funeral Home,...

Clarence L Long

Clarence L Long

Aug 30, 2017

Clarence L. “Klaus” Long, 89, Linn, died Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at his home. A graveside funeral service was held at 3 p.m., Saturday, September 9 at St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery, Kimeo. A Celebration of Life followed at the Greenleaf American Legion. Military honors were by the Greenleaf American Legion Honor Guard. Clarence was born March 17, 1928 at rural...

Ruth C. Funke

Ruth C. Funke

Aug 29, 2017

Ruth C. Funke, 92, of Washington, died August 29, 2017 at the Washington County Hospital in Washington. Visitation will be Thursday, August 31, from noon until 7 p.m. at Ward Funeral Home in Washington. A prayer service will begin at 7 p.m. at Ward Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, September 1, at St....

Ethel C. Peters

Ethel C. Peters

Aug 23, 2017

Ethel C. Peters, 98, Washington, died Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at the Centennial Homestead Nursing Home, Washington. Visitation was from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m., Friday, August 25 at the Ward Funeral Home in Washington. The family received friends from 5 to 7 p.m. The funeral service was at 10 a.m., Saturday, August 26 at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church,...

Madelyn D. Oehmke

Madelyn D. Oehmke

Aug 12, 2017

Madelyn Dorothy Winter Oehmke, 86, of Palmer, Kansas, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2017. Visitation was from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at the Ward Funeral Home in Linn. A funeral service was 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 16, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Palmer, KS. Rev. Tom Sahl officiated. Kris Winter Nelson was organist and the congregation...

Verle E. Decker

Verle E. Decker

Jul 8, 2017

Verle E. Decker, 90, of Hollenberg, KS, died July 8, 2017 at the Beatrice Community Hospital in Beatrice, NE. Visitation will be Thursday, July 13, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Ward Funeral Home in Washington. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 14, at...

Karen L. Nutsch

Karen L. Nutsch

Jun 14, 2017

Karen Nutsch, 58, Washington, formerly of Haddam, died Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at Salina. Visitation was from 4 to 8 p.m., Sunday, June 18 at Ward Funeral Home in Washington. A funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, June 19, at Ward Funeral Home in Washington. Marilyn Sweet officiated. Recordings of "Sissy's Song," "Tears in Heaven" and "Drink a...

Willis K Shaw

Willis K Shaw

Jun 13, 2017

Willis K. Shaw, 84, Morrowville, died Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at the Washington County Hospital. A funeral service was held 11 a.m., Friday, June 16 at the Ward Funeral Home in Washington. Joshua Leck officiated. Gina Miller was the organist and Dennis Portenier sang "In the Garden" and "The Old Rugged Cross." Burial was private family. Willis was born at...

Patricia C. Bartels

Patricia C. Bartels

May 28, 2017

Patricia Catherine (L’Ecuyer) Bartels, 90, of Washington, KS, died May 28, 2017 at her home. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 30, from Noon until 5 p.m. at Ward Funeral Home in Washington. A rosary service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Washington. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May...

Glenna R. Woods

Glenna R. Woods

May 12, 2017

On May 12, 2017, Glenna Rae Woods went to be with the One she loved most, her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Visitation was Thursday, May 18, 2017 from 3 to 8 p.m., at Ward Funeral Home in Washington. Celebration of Life was at 11 a.m., Friday, May 19 at Ward Funeral Home. Bishop John Newson officiated. Cara Herrs played...

James J. Stirm

James J. Stirm

Apr 26, 2017

James Joseph Stirm, 54, Hollenberg, died Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at the Washington County Hospital. James was born September 30, 1962 at Pineville, OR to Joseph and Oleta (Neil) Stirm. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for an excavation company. He has lived in Hollenberg for ten years. Survivors include his father, Joseph; ex-wife, Nimfa; sons, Daniel Stirm and...

Robert L. Hiltgen

Robert L. Hiltgen

Apr 16, 2017

Robert L. Hiltgen, 90, died Sunday, April 16, at the Linn Community Nursing Home, Linn. Visitation was from 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, April 20 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Greenleaf. A rosary service was held at 6 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial was at 10 a.m., Friday, April 21, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Father Joseph Kieffer officiated. Sheila...

Marvin Stuenkel

Marvin Stuenkel

Apr 14, 2017

Marvin Stuenkel, 100, Linn, died Friday, April 14 at the Linn Community Home. A funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 18 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Palmer. Pastor Jacob Sherry officiated. Sheila Stuenkel was organist and the congregation sang "He's Risen! He's Risen!," "Wake, Awake, for Night is Flying," "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" and...

Betty J. Long

Betty J. Long

Apr 3, 2017

Betty Jeanne Savage Long, 94, of Linn Kansas died Monday April 3, 2017 at the Clay County Medical Center Clay Center, Kansas. Visitation was from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, April 5, at Ward Funeral Home in Linn. The family received friends from 5 to 7 p.m. A funeral service was at 10 a.m., Thursday, April 6, at St. Paul...

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