Archive By Section - Obituaries
Bernard R. ‘Bernie’ Kaiser 1937 - 2013
MANHATTAN - Bernard R. "Bernie" Kaiser, 75, died Oct. 16, 2013 at Colmery O'Neal VA Medical Center in Topeka. Born Dec. 5, 1937 in Grainfield, he was the son of Carl and Anna (Zerr) Kaiser. He married Debra Ann Desbien. She died on July 23, 1990. A former resident of Hill City, he was an auctioneer. Mr. Kaiser was a veteran of the United States Army. Survivors include a son, Darin Kaiser, Manhattan; a daughter, ...
Daryle Wayne Nielsen 1950 - 2013
ELLINWOOD - Daryle Wayne Nielsen, 63, died Oct. 16, 2013 at his home. Born March 6, 1950, in Sterling, he was the son of Melvin "Chub" and Betty (LaMay) Nielsen. On Feb. 10, 1977, he married Gaila (Branson) in Lake Tahoe, Nev. She survives of the home. A 37-year resident of Ellinwood, he was a safety director for Southwind Drilling. He was a volunteer firefighter and EMT, retiring after 32 years, and he was retired ...
Lula Mae Alpers 1938 - 2013
HUTCHINSON - Lula Mae Alpers, 75, died Oct. 15 at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. Born May 5, 1938, at Buffalo, Okla., she was the daughter of Walker Clinton and Elma Mae (Harmon) Irion. Lula Mae graduated from Northwestern College in Alva, Okla., with a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. On Aug. 12, 1964, she married Wayne L. Alpers.The couple shared 49 years together. He survives. She was an elementary teacher and substitute teacher for schools ...
Robert J. “Bobby” Ludwig 1959 - 2013
OLMITZ - Robert J. "Bobby" Ludwig, 54, died Oct. 16 at his home in Olmitz. Born Aug. 30, 1959, in Great Bend, he was the son of Robert G. and Marjorie L. (Debes) Ludwig. In 1978 he graduated from Hoisington High School. On Feb. 11, 1984, he married Veronica Bowden at Great Bend. A lifelong area resident, he was employed by Gerald Schneider construction and was employed by Kansas Brick and Tile for 23 years. ...
Dale Hartig 1932 - 2013
ELLINWOOD - Dale Hartig, 80, passed away Oct. 15 at the Ellinwood District Hospital. Born Nov. 17, 1932, at Strong City, he was the son of Herman and Glenna Rose (Crouch) Hartig. A resident of Ellinwood since 1955, he was a carpenter and worked maintenance at Barton Community College. On Jan. 11, 1957, he married Ella Jane (Koch) at Ellinwood.
Edna E. Wegele 1923 - 2013
NESS CITY - Edna E. Wegele, 90, passed away Oct. 16 at Avita Health and Rehabilitation Center in Wichita. Born April 12, 1923, in Barton County, she was the daughter of John and Pauline Popp Maier. A near lifetime resident of Ness County, coming from Barton County in 1929, she was a bank officer. On May 7, 1944, she married Paul Wegele in Milberger. He preceded her in death on June 28, 2001.
James L. “Jim” Weathers 1930 - 2013
James L. "Jim" Weathers, 83, passed away on Wednesday morning, Oct. 16, at his home. Born on Feb. 22, 1930, in rural Barton County, he was the son of Roscoe and Mabel Mae (Denbo) Weathers. He was reared on the family farm and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, where he was stationed in Guam. On June 10, 1956, he was united in marriage to M. Elaine Bauer in Larned. He farmed ...
Leo Wilson Orebaugh 1919 - 2013
Leo Wilson Orebaugh, 93, died Oct. 17 at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson. He was born Oct. 26, 1919, at Tyro, Kan., the son of Clark O. and Alta P. (Wilson) Orebaugh. He married Edna Jurgensen April 24, 1941, at Albert. She died May 11, 2002.
Daryle Wayne Nielsen
ELLINWOOD - Daryle Wayne Nielsen, 63, died Oct. 16 at his home. Service is pending with Minnis Chapel, Ellinwood.
James L. Weathers
GREAT BEND - James L. Weathers, 83, passed away on Oct. 16, 2013 at his home. Funeral services are pending with Charter Funerals of Great Bend.
Patricia M. ‘Pat’ Laudermilk 1927 - 2013
STERLING - Patricia M. "Pat" Laudermilk, 85, died Oct. 15, 2013 at Sterling Presbyterian Manor. Born Dec. 16, 1927 in Hutchinson, she was the daughter of Edward H. and Maxine Taylor Allen. She graduated from Chase High School and attended Sterling College. On Feb. 27, 1948, she married Bernard "Tiny" Laudermilk in Hutchinson. He died on Dec. 25, 1982. A resident of Sterling since 1949, she was a homemaker, mother and artist. Mrs. Laudermilk was ...
John Wayne Marsh 1972-2013
MEDICINE LODGE – John Wayne Marsh, 41, died Oct. 15, 2013 at his home in Medicine Lodge. He was born Jan. 10, 1972 at Great Bend, the son of Robert Duane and Pamela Irene (Bunzel) Marsh. He was a clerk and stockman for Alco, Medicine Lodge. Mr. Marsh was a Medicine Lodge resident since 2006 coming from Great Bend. He was an avid Oakland Raiders fan. Survivors include his parents, Robert and Pamela Marsh, Great ...
Dale Hartig
ELLINWOOD - Dale Hartig, 80, died Oct. 15, 2013 at Ellinwood Hospital. Service is pending with Minnis Chapel, Ellinwood.
Steven Dean Curtis 1959 - 2013
Steven Dean Curtis, 53, died Oct. 2 in Wichita. Born Dec. 16, 1959, at Great Bend, he was the son of Larry D. and Susan G. Curtis.
Rhiannon Marie Young 1980-2013
HOISINGTON - Rhiannon Marie Young, 33, died Oct. 14 at Via Christi St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Wichita. Born May 1, 1980 at Dodge City, she was the daughter of Harold Lee and Sarah (Millirons) Young.
Articles by Section - Obituaries
Sidney J. Hughes
WICHITA - Sidney J. Hughes, died on Nov. 23. He was a retired police officer with 28 years of service.
