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Marvin Potts

Marvin Potts

Mar 6, 2011

Marvin Potts, 89, of Washington, Kansas, died Sunday, March 6, 2011 at the Homestead Nursing Home in Washington. A funeral service was held at 10 a.m., Thursday, March 10 at Ward Funeral Home. Pastor Marilyn Sweet officiated. The Graham Quartet recordings “Amazing Grace” and “Standin’ in the Need of Prayer” were played. The pallbearers were Loren Potts, Tim Fletcher, Bob...

Doris D. Wanamaker

Doris D. Wanamaker

Feb 26, 2011

Doris Wanamaker, 92, of Hanover, Kansas, longtime resident of Washington, Kansas, passed away Saturday, February 26, 2011, at Country Place Senior Living in Marysville, Kansas. Doris was born July 17, 1918, to William and Mary Isabelle (Arganbright) Simnitt. On July 23, 1936, she married Dean Wanamaker at Belleville, Kansas. Survivors include her son, Paul Wanamaker, Sagle, Idaho; daughter Ella Mae...

Anna Marie Gilliam

Anna Marie Gilliam

Feb 25, 2011

Anna Marie Gilliam, 83, of Greenleaf, Kansas, died Friday, February 25, 2011 at her home. A rosary service was held at 7:00 p.m., Monday, February 28 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Greenleaf. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 1 at the church. Father David Metz officiated. Sheila Ouellette played the organ while Dr. James...

James M. Clark

James M. Clark

Feb 20, 2011

James Clark, 54, of Washington, Kansas, died Sunday, February 20, 2011 at Community Memorial Healthcare in Marsysville. A funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, February 23 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Washington. Pastor Judy Hill officiated. Sheila Ouellette was the organist and Dr. Jim Smart sang "How Great Thou Art" and "In The Garden." The congregation sang...

Leone Riekenberg Kern Perott

Leone Riekenberg Kern Perott

Feb 17, 2011

Leone Riekenberg Kern Perott, 90, of Washington, Kansas, died Thursday, February 17, 2011 at the Homestead Nursing Home surrounded by her family. A funeral service was held at 10 a.m., Monday, February 21, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Washington. The Rev. Judy Hill officiated. Sheila Ouellette played the organ and Dr. James Smart sang "What a Friend We Heve...

Betty L. Thorman

Betty L. Thorman

Jan 17, 2011

Betty L. Thorman, 83, of Greenleaf, Kansas, died Monday, January 17, 2011 at the Washington County Hospital. A rosary service was held at 7 p.m., Wednesday evening, at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10 a.m., Thursday, January 20 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Greenleaf. Fr. David Metz officiated. Sheila Ouellette was organist and...

Ruth "Jane" Shaver

Ruth "Jane" Shaver

Jan 15, 2011

Ruth "Jane" Shaver, 90, of Waterville, Kansas and formerly of Barnes, died Saturday, January 15, 2011 at the Leonardville Nursing Home in Leonardville, Kansas. A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 22 at the Barnes United Methodist Church. The Rev. Sandra Jellison-Knock officiated. Judy Springer played the piano and sang "Just a Closer Walk with Thee" and...

Pauline Wells

Pauline Wells

Jan 3, 2011

Pauline Wells, 88, of Washington, Kansas, died Jan. 3 at the Homestead Nursing Home in Washington. A funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 5 at the United Methodist Church in Washington. The Rev. Randy Jellison-Knock officiated. Sheila Ouellette played the organ while the congregation sang “In The Garden” and “ The Old Rugged Cross.” The pallbearers were...

Darlene Stolzer

Darlene Stolzer

Jan 3, 2011

Darlene Stolzer, 64, of Washington, Kansas, died Monday, January 3, 2011 at her home,surrounded by family, following a lengthy illness. A funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 5 at Ward Funeral Home in Washington. Collin Stolzer officiated. Darlene Della “Allen” Stolzer was born to Jim and Della “Lattimer” Allen in Lander, Wyoming in 1946. Mrs. Stolzer graduated...

Joann "Jo" Jorgenson

Joann "Jo" Jorgenson

Dec 31, 2010

Joann "Jo" Jorgenson, age 81 of Delia, Kansas passed away Friday, December 31, 2010 at her daughter's home in Delia. A graveside funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 4 at the Washington City Cemetery. Jo was born on March 4, 1929 at Greenleaf, Kansas, the daughter of Golden and Viola (Gauby) Cope. Jo graduated from Washington High...

Roy D. Grover

Roy D. Grover

Dec 27, 2010

Roy Dean Grover, 54, died Monday, December 27, 2010 at his home in Morrowville. A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, December 30, at the Morrowville Christian Church. Pastors Andrew Lucas and Ron Brown officiated. Burial was in the Morrowville Cemetery. Roy was born July 3, 1956 at Washington to Calvin and Methilda (Naylor) Grover. He graduated from...

Vernon M. Graham

Vernon M. Graham

Dec 27, 2010

Vernon Leland Graham, 92, passed away on Monday, December 27th, 2010 at the Washington County Hospital in Washington, Kansas. A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 31, at Ward Funeral Home in Washington. The Rev. Judy Hill officiated. Burial was in the Washington City Cemetery. Vernon was born November 23, 1918 in Mahaska, Kansas, the second son...

Ivan L. Cushing

Ivan L. Cushing

Dec 14, 2010

Ivan Lavern Cushing, 75, of Greenleaf died December 14, 2010 at his home. The family received friends from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, December 17 at the Ward Funeral Home in Greenleaf. Ivan, the son of James Jr. and Ethel (Unfred) Cushing was born on November 23, 1935 in Greenleaf, He graduated from Greenleaf High School and served...

Elden G. Wilkens

Elden G. Wilkens

Dec 8, 2010

Elden G. Wilkens, 81, of rural Clifton, Kansas, died from leukemia on Wednesday, December 8, 2010 at the Clay County Medical Center. A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 13 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, west of Linn. Rev. Richard Rikli officiated. Barbara Ruhnke played the organ while the congregation sang “Just As I Am", "Come, Your Hearts...

Letha L. Mooren

Letha L. Mooren

Dec 2, 2010

Letha Mooren, 92, passed away December 2, 2010 at the Homestead Nursing Home in Washington, Kansas. A funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 11 at Ward Funeral Home in Washington. Pastor John Frey officiated. Recorded music by Dr. James Smart included "How Great Thou Art" and "Beyond the Sunset". The honorary pallbearers were Brian Stratton, Gary Stratton...

Ermon "Gib" Gibson

Ermon "Gib" Gibson

Nov 25, 2010

Ermon E. “Gib” Gibson, 85, died Thursday, November 25 at the Homestead Nursing Home in Washington. A funeral service was held 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 29, at Ward Funeral Home in Washington. The Rev. Judy Hill officiated. Sheila Ouellette was the organist and the congregation sang "Amazing Grace." A recording of Dr. James Smart singing "How Great Thou Art" and...

Rose Knedlik

Rose Knedlik

Nov 18, 2010

A memorial service will be held 10:00 a.m. July 2, at the Ward Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Washington City Cemetery. Rose E. Knedlik, age 101, of Austin, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2010, at Christopher House of natural causes. Rose was born on April 7th, 1909, to the late Thomas C. and Catharine Hora in Kansas....

Lois M. Steier

Lois M. Steier

Nov 17, 2010

Lois Marie Steier, 93, of Washington, KS, died Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at the Homestead Nursing Home in Washington. A rosary service was held at 7 p.m. Friday evening at the church. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 20 at the church. Father David Metz officiated. Sheila Ouellette was the organist and the cantor,...

Velma L. Barto

Velma L. Barto

Nov 10, 2010

Velma Louise Barto, 83, died Wednesday, November 10, at Mercy Regional Health, Manhattan. A rosary service was held at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, November 14 at St. Augustine's Catholic Church in Washington. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 15, at the church. Father David Metz and Father Charles Steier officiated. Sheila Ouellette played the organ...

Verlin John Gross

Verlin John Gross

Nov 6, 2010

Verlin J. Gross, 86, of Linn, Kansas, died Saturday, November 6, 2010 at Bryan LGH in Lincoln, Nebraska. A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 10, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Linn. The Rev. Melba Smith officiated. Anita Singular played the organ while the congregation sang, "Rock of Ages", "In the Garden" and "Softly & Tenderly"....

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