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Edward L. Klozenbucher

Edward L. Klozenbucher

Sep 28, 2013

Edward L. Klozenbucher, 78, Greenleaf, died Saturday, September 28 at his home. A funeral service was at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 5, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Greenleaf. Fr. David Metz officiated. Gina Miller was organist and the choir sang "Amazing Grace", "How Great Thou Art", "On Eagles Wings" and "Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross." Burial was in the...

Velma B. Merritt

Velma B. Merritt

Sep 24, 2013

Velma B. Merritt, 89, Linn, KS, died Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at the Linn Community Nursing Home. A funeral service was at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church. Pastor Randy Jellison-Knock officiated. Sheila Ouellette played the organ. Burial was in the Washington City Cemetery. The pallbearers were Charles Ouellette, Michael Pfeffer, Scott Pfeffer, William Parks, Kristopher Wohler, Dylan Dittmer,...

Marilyn Lindsley Helberg

Marilyn Lindsley Helberg

Sep 19, 2013

Marilyn A. Helberg, 80, a native of Washington County, KS, passed away Sept. 19, 2013, in Colorado Springs, CO.Survived by her son, Steven (Deborah) Helberg of Rehoboth Beach, DE; sister, Linda (John) Spencer of Phoenix, AZ; uncle, Walter (Betty) Lindsley of Saint George, UT; five grandchildren, and numerous great and great great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by...

Selma Kolle

Selma Kolle

Sep 16, 2013

Selma Kolle, 95, Linn, died Monday, September 16, 2013 at Community Memorial Healthcare, Marysville. A funeral service was 10:30 a.m., Friday, September 20 at Ward Funeral Home, Washington, KS. Rev. Steven Kahrs officiated. Sarah Bortulin was organist and accompanied the congregation as they sang, "What a Friend We Have in Jesus' and "I'm But a Stranger Here, Heaven is My...

Edwin H. Herrs

Edwin H. Herrs

Sep 8, 2013

Edwin H. Herrs, 91, died Sunday, September 8, 2013 at Westy Community Care Home in Westmoreland, KS. A funeral service was at 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, West of Linn. Deacon Don Dodd officiated. Amanda Beikmann was organsit and played congregation hymns, "What a Friend We have in Jesus" and "I'm But a Stranger Here."...

Diane E. Rogge Wessel

Diane E. Rogge Wessel

Sep 5, 2013

Diane Elaine Rogge Wessel, 52, died Thursday, September 5, 2013 at the Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, KS. A Funeral service was held at 4 p.m., Monday, September 9 at Ward Funeral Home, Washington, KS. Pastor Jim Stark officiated. "How Great Thou Art" and "Because He Lives" was played during the service. Burial was in Reiter Cemetery, Strawberry Township. Pallbearers...

Verlin Herrs

Verlin Herrs

Aug 17, 2013

Verlin R. Herrs, 83, of Linn, KS, died Saturday, August 17, 2013 at Mercy Regional Health Center in Manhattan. A funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, August 19, at Zion Lutheran Church, Linn. Pastor David Gruoner officiated. Eunice Beier was the organist and played congregational hymns "Be Still My Soul", "How Great Thou Art" and "Rock of Ages."...

Bernita Reinert

Bernita Reinert

Aug 15, 2013

Bernita Reinert, 95, died Thursday, August 15, 2013 at Washington, KS. A funeral service was at 10 a.m., Tuesday, August 20 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Greenleaf. Pastor Timothy Lorenz officiated. Arlene Miller was organist. Vernon Smith sang "Amazing Grace" and the congregation sang “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”, “Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness” and “I Know That My...

Dalayna Diederich Mohl

Dalayna Diederich Mohl

Aug 1, 2013

Dalayna Nichole (Diederich) Mohl, 32, of Colorado Springs, CO, died Thursday, August 1, 2013 at Colorado Springs. A funeral service was held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, August 7, at St. John’s Catholic Church. Father David Metz officiated. Janet Fritschi played the organ while the church choir sang. Music included "Here I Am Lord”, “Shelter Me O God”, “On Eagles Wings”,...

Donald K. Welch

Donald K. Welch

Jul 15, 2013

Donald Keith Welch, 57, died Monday, July 15, at his home. A funeral service was held 10 a.m. Thursday, July 18 at Ward Funeral Home. Pastor Randy Jellison-Knock officiated. Sheila Ouellette was organist and accompanied Lauren Holtmeier as she sang "Old Rugged Cross" and "Hymn of Promise." Burial was in the Washington City Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ron Howland, Les Gauby,...

Jurgen H. Jooste

Jurgen H. Jooste

Jul 14, 2013

Jurgen H. Jooste, 60, died July 14, 2013 at Washington. A memorial service was at6:30 p.m., Thursday, July 25, at the Presbyterian Church in Washington. Jurgen Hendrik Jooste was born on June 19, 1953 at Upington, South Africa. He worked for Keesecker Agri Business. A memorial fund has been established to the Washington County Food Pantry. Contributions may be sent...

Robert E. Ross

Robert E. Ross

Jul 2, 2013

Robert E. Ross, 77, of Washington, KS, died Tuesday, July 2, at his home. A funeral service was held at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 6 at Ward Funeral Home in Washington. Pastor Randy Jellison-Knock officiated. Sheila Ouellette was organist and played "How Great Thou Art" as the congregation sang. “Troubador” and “When I Get Where I’m Going” recordings were played....

Lester A. Tuttle

Lester A. Tuttle

Jun 20, 2013

Lester A. Tuttle, 87, of Beatrice, NE, and formerly of Washington, KS, died Thursday, June 20, 2013 at Bryan Medical Center East in Lincoln, NE. A funeral service was at 10 a.m., Thursday, June 27th, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Washington. Pastor Judy Hill officiated. Sheila Ouellette was the organist and accompanied Malia Divilbiss as she sang "The Battle...

Wendell Sack

Wendell Sack

Jun 20, 2013

Roy Wendell Sack, 81, of Washington, KS, died Thursday, June 20, 2013 at Bryan Medical Center East in Lincoln, NE. Visitation was Monday, June 24, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., at Ward Funeral Home in Washington. The family received friends 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. A funeral service was held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 25, at the Washington...

Duane "Pug" Wilson

Duane "Pug" Wilson

May 27, 2013

Duane Earl “Pug” Wilson, age 82, of Greenleaf, KS died Monday, May 27, 2013. A graveside service was held at 2:30, Sunday, June 2, at the Greenleaf City Cemetery. Fr. John Wolesky officiated. Pug was born January 20, 1931 to Earl and Ruth Wilson. He had one older brother, Paul Dean, who gave his life in his country’s service on...

Raymond H. Scheele

Raymond H. Scheele

May 25, 2013

Raymond H. Scheele, 77, of Linn, KS, died Saturday, May 25, 2013 at his home. Visitation was Tuesday, 2 to 8 p.m., at Ward Funeral Home in Linn. The family received friends from 5 to 7 p.m. A funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 29, at Zion Lutheran Church in Linn. Rev. David Gruoner officiated. Eunice Beier...

Betty J. Long

Betty J. Long

Apr 21, 2013

Betty J. Long, 85, of Linn, died Sunday, April 21, 2013 at the Washington County Hospital, Washington. A funeral service was at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, April 25, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Linn. Pastor Tom Sahl officiated. Anita Singular was the organist and played congregation hymns, "How Great Thou Art", "Sweet Hour of Prayer" and "Old Rugged Cross." Pallbearers were...

Judith A. Dewey

Judith A. Dewey

Apr 15, 2013

Judith Ann Dewey, 68, died Monday, April 15, 2013 at her home. Visitation will be Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., at Ward Funeral Home, Washington. The family will receive friends from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. A rosary service will be held at 7 p.m., Wednesday, at Ward Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10...

Keenan Jellison-Knock

Keenan Jellison-Knock

Apr 15, 2013

Keenan Jellison-Knock, 18, of Washington, KS, died Monday, April 15, 2013. A funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 20, at the Washington County High School in Washington. Rev. Lew Van DerWege officiated. Gina Miller was pianist and played "Joyful, Joyful" and "Because I Knew You." Sheila Ouellette accompanied Lauren Holtmeier as she sang "Defying Gravity." The pallbearers...

Roland G Houting

Roland G Houting

Apr 11, 2013

Roland G. Houting, 77, died Thursday, April 11, 2013 at Haddam. A graveside funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 15 at Mt. Pleasant Hill Cemetery, west of Washington. Rev. Randy Jellison-Knock officiated. Roland was born on September 1, 1935, at Hollend, Michigan, to Gerald and Miriam (VanDeRiet) Houting. He worked in electronics doing television repair. On December...

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