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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"....

Cleo G. Klozenbucher

Cleo G. Klozenbucher

Nov 4, 2010

Cleo Klozenbucher, 85, of Greenleaf, Kansas, died Thursday, November 4, 2010 at Lincoln, Nebraska. A rosary service was held at 7:00 p.m., Sunday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Greenleaf. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 8, at the church. Father David Metz officiated. The organists were Marie Hoover and Sheila Ouellette. Reed Wilson...

Delbert Beikmann

Delbert Beikmann

Oct 30, 2010

Delbert A. Beikmann, Linn, Kansas, was called to his heavenly home on Saturday, October 30, 2010, at the Linn Community Nursing Home. The Lord blessed him with 80 years, 3 months and 15 days. A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 3, at Zion Lutheran Church, Linn. The Rev. David Gruoner officiated. Eunice Beier, organist, played “How...

Lee Aaron Combow

Lee Aaron Combow

Oct 11, 2010

Lee Aaron Combow, 89, died peacefully at his home on Monday, October 11, 2010, in Apple Valley, CA. On a date to be determined, Lee's ashes will be buried at Maplewood Cemetery, in Washington County, Kansas. The memorial service and/or graveside service will be through Ward Funeral Home. A memorial service was held in Apple Valley, CA on Saturday, October...

Leona C. Wiechman

Leona C. Wiechman

Oct 8, 2010

Leona C. Wiechman, 92, of Linn, KS, died Friday, October 8, 2010 at Community Memorial Healthcare in Marysville. A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 11, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Greenleaf. The Rev. Timothy Lorenz officiated. Pauline Hatesohl played the organ while the congregation sang “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”, “Lord, Open Now My Heart...

Gerald "Pink" Randall

Gerald "Pink" Randall

Oct 6, 2010

Gerald "Pink" Randall, 94, of Washington, KS, died Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at the Washington County Hospital. A funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, October 14, at Ward Funeral Home in Washington. Pastor Randy Jellison-Knock officiated. Sheila Ouellette played the organ while Dr. James Smart sang "I Know Who Holds My Hand". The congregation sang "Amazing Grace". The...

Arlene Oestreich

Arlene Oestreich

Oct 2, 2010

Arlene Oestreich, 87, of Linn, KS, died Saturday, October 2, 2010 at the Linn Community Nursing Home. A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, October 7, at Zion Lutheran Church in Linn. The Rev. David Gruoner officiated. Eunice Beier played the organ while the congregation sang “I Know That My Redeemer Lives”, “What A Friend We Have In...

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