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Aiden Allen Riddle 2009 - 2011
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DURANGO, Colo. — Aiden Allen Riddle passed away Dec. 23, at the age of 2. Aiden died at The Children’s Hospital in Parker, Colo. Aiden was born on Aug. 5, 2009, to Jaclynn Shaw and Ryan Riddle in Durango, Colo.

Aiden’s playful and energetic spirit, curly blonde hair and bright blue eyes will always be remembered. Aiden loved playing soccer in the kitchen, shooting a basketball, "making," fingerpainting with yogurt, watching "dd’s," riding in his "waggy," playing with his cars and trucks, brushing his teeth, eating his dad’s macaroni and cheese, playing at the swimming pool, dancing to "moothic," and loved his momma "jaackie" and daddy.

Aiden is survived by his mother and father; maternal grandparents John and Carla Shaw of Bayfield, Colo.; paternal grandparents Rusty and Terri Riddle of Fort Smith, Ark.; Aunts Ashley Shaw of Lenexa, and Lindsey and Candace Shaw of Bayfield, Colo.; Uncle Keegan Riddle of Parker, Colo., paternal great-grandparents Jerry and Nornell Watson of Elgin, Okla.; and maternal great-grandparents Everett and Marge Hitschmann of rural Hoisington, and Darlene Shaw of Claflin. Aiden is preceded in death by his maternal great-grandfather Russell Shaw; maternal great-great-aunt Sister Urban Hitschmann; his great-grandparents Anne and Cecil Riddle; and many other family and friends.

Aiden’s services were held Tuesday at St. Columba Catholic Church in Durango, Colo., officiated by the Rev. James Koenigsfeld. Burial followed the ceremony at the Bayfield Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, and in honor of Aiden and his love of sports, a ball or toy is asked to be donated to those in need.

 

Funeral arrangements provided by

Hood Mortuary**

1261 E. 3rd Ave.

P.O.Box 7

Durango, CO 81302

Great Bend (Kan) Tribune, Dec. 29, 2011

Theresa Lavona Dietz 1931 - 2025
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Theresa Lavona Dietz

Theresa Lavona Dietz, 93, passed away April 2, 2025, at River Bend Assisted Living, Great Bend, Kan. She was born Aug. 25, 1931, daughter of Wilhelm “Bill” and Olinda (Schwartzkopf) Popp. She was baptized and confirmed in the Evangelical Reformed Church, which was located 1 mile west of Hwy 281 and 2 miles north of the Galatia blacktop. Growing up on the family farm northwest of Susank, Theresa attended grade school at District #91, then graduated from Hoisington High School in 1949.

Emil S. Dietz and Theresa were married on Nov. 27, 1949, in Milberger, Kan. He preceded her in death on Dec. 12, 2017. Theresa worked alongside her husband on the farm. But her greatest accomplishment was being homemaker for her husband and five children. Her talent knew no bounds with baking, quilting, and gardening. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and a 4-H Leader for the Fairview Scouts. 

Survivors include son, Ron Dietz (Debbie) of Dallas, Texas; daughters, Donna Wilhelm (Steve) of Galatia, Jane Steinert (Dennis) of Galatia, Laura Bryant (Daniel Wedermyer) of Rio Rancho, N.M., and Nancy Thiel (Mark) of Lenexa; grandchildren, Justin Steinert (Lauren), Kristi Engle (Cody), Todd Bryant (Cassie), Emilie Dietz and Mena Thiel; great grandchildren, Claire Engle, Gwen Engle, Kelsey Bryant, Kyler Bryant and Sophia Steinert; and sister, Shirley Maier. She was preceded in death her parents; beloved husband of 68 years, Emil; brother, Vernon Popp; sisters, Delores Dewald-Hanhardt, LoRee Dietz; and granddaughter, Andrea Bryant.

Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, April 7, 2025, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Galatia with Reverend Wayne Baldyga presiding. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Galatia. Visitation will take place from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Bryant Funeral Home with family receiving guests from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Memorials have been designated to Fairview Cemetery or St. Paul Lutheran Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Road, Great Bend, KS 67530. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net.



Funeral arrangements provided by

Bryant Funeral Home 

1425 Patton Road 

Great Bend, KS 67530

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, April 5, 2025