Archived Marriage Records
D. Dean Tiday 1915-2003
LARNED — D. Dean Tiday, 87, died Jan. 12 at St. Joseph Memorial Hospital in Larned. He was born May 2, 1915, in Ash Valley, the son of Dudley David and Fanny Hollenbeck Tiday. A lifetime resident of Pawnee County, he was a retired farmer. Tiday was a member of Pleasant Hill Methodist Church of Ash Valley. Survivors include one brother, Don Tiday of Larned. He was preceded in death by one brother, Henry Tiday and one sister, Beulah Adams. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Larned cemetery with the Rev. Ken Walker officiating. Friends may call until 8 p.m. tonight at Morell Funeral Home of Larned. Memorials are suggested to Larned Healthcare and Living Center in care of the funeral home. Jan. 14, 2003
Steven Thomas Vasquez 1948-2003
DORRANCE — Steven Thomas Vasquez, 54, died Jan. 13 at Russell Regional Hospital in Russell. He was born Dec. 27, 1948, at Great Bend, the son of Luis P. and Frances Gomez Vasquez. A lifetime resident of the Hoisington area, he was a warehouse worker for Great Bend Packing Co. Vasquez was a member of St. John Evangelist Catholic Church of Hoisington, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8871 of Plainville, past president of ABATE of Kansas, Bikers of Central Kansas and National Rifle Association. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in the Vietnam War and received the U.S. Army Commendation medal, the Bronze Star and the Vietnam Combat Medal. Survivors include four brothers, Lawrence Vasquez and Luis A. Vasquez, both of Hoisington; Joe Vasquez of Sedalia, Mo., and Robert Vasquez of Great Bend; three sisters, Louise Bohn and Helen Harmon, both of Hoisington, and Dolores Dee Mietzner of Alma, Neb.; and his companion, Dee Steinert of Dorrance. Funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the church with the Rev. Pascal Klein officiating. Burial will be at St. John cemetery in Hoisington with military graveside rites by VFW Post 7428 and American Legion Post 286. Friends may call from 3-9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. until service time Thursday, all at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home of Hoisington. Memorials are suggested to the church, Clara Barton Foundation or Toys for Tots, all in care of the funeral home. Jan. 14, 2003
Barbara A. Lang Pfister 1925-2003
Wichita — Barbara A. Lang Pfister, 78, died Jan. 9. Survivors include her husband, James R. Pfister; two sons, John Pfister and James Pfister; one daughter, Jane Schneider of Great Bend; and four grandchildren. Memorials are suggested to Hillside Christian Church in Wichita and Kansas Humane Society, both in care of Lakeview Funeral Home in Wichita. Jan. 13, 2003
Leona Deiser 1923-2003
LA CROSSE — Leona Deiser, 79, died Jan. 11 at Grisell Memorial Hospital Long Term Care of Ransom. She was born Oct. 29, 1923, at Hyacinth, the daughter of Peter and Rose Weigel Brungardt. She married
Al Deiser March 31, 1951 at Hays. A resident of the La Crosse area for 44 years, coming from Hays, she was a restaurant cook. Mrs. Deiser was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church of La Crosse, a former member of St. Michael’s Altar Society of La Crosse; and former member of Christian Mothers of Ness City. Survivors include her husband of the home; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by one son, Peter William Deiser; six brothers, Ben Brungardt, Dan Brungardt, Justin Brungardt, Vic Brungardt, Clarence Brungardt and Robert Brungardt; and two sisters, Sally Stadelman and Pauline Damiana. Vigil service and rosary will be at 7 tonight at the church. Funeral service will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the church with the Rev. Charles Mazouch officiating. Burial will be at La Crosse City Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 tonight at the church. The family will receive friends from 6-7 tonight at the church. Memorials are suggested to St. Michael’s Social Commission of La Crosse or donor’s choice, both in care of Janousek Funeral Home of La Crosse. Jan. 13, 2003
Virgil Joseph Warnken 1910-2002
CENTENNIAL, Colo. — Virgil Joseph Warnken, 92, died Dec. 22, 2002, at Christian Living Campus of Centennial. He was born April 28, 1910, at Heizer, the son of Jost Warnken and Anna Reinecke. He married
Faye Paxton. Later he married
Alice Vernon. A resident of Centennial, he was an owner of a radio and tv repair shop for almost 60 years. Warnken was a member of Augustana Lutheran Church for 39 years. Survivors include his wife of the home; three daughters, LoisLee Thompson of California, Karen Puffett of Minnesota and Lisa VanDeWege of Colorado; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Memorial service was Jan. 2 at the church. Burial was at Olinger Crown Hill Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the church or Christian Living Center Campus-Johnson Center, both in care of Olinger Crown Hill Mortuary of Wheat Ridge, Colo. Jan. 13, 2003
Raymond A. Wanek 1922-2003
WILSON — Raymond A. Wanek, 80, died Jan. 12 at Salina Regional Health Center. He was born Feb. 11, 1922, in Russell County, the son of Joseph and Cora Root Wanek. He married
Wilma Casper on July 20, 1946, at Norton. A lifetime resident of the Wilson area, he was a foreman for an oil field construction company. Wanek was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church of Wilson, MSGR John F. McManus American Legion Post 262, Wilson Lions Club and was a service officer of Lutheran Brotherhood. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during World War II. He was awarded the Purple Heart. Survivors include his wife of the home; one son, Alan Wanek of Hutchinson; one daughter, Diana Brooks of Wilson; one brother, Junior Wanek of Russell; two sisters, Laverne Libal and Betty Mog, both of Wilson; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Beverly; and one granddaughter in 1985. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church with the Rev. Jim Wagner officiating. Burial will be at Wilson City cemetery with military honors by MSGR John F. McManus American Legion. Friends may call from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. Tuesday at Foster Mortuary of Wilson and from 9 a.m. until service time Wednesday at the church. Memorials are suggested to Camp Kuck of Lake Wilson or the church, both in care of the mortuary. Jan. 13, 2003
Velma M. Amerine 1910-2003
ELLINWOOD — Velma M. Amerine, 92, died Jan. 10 at Woodhaven Care Center of Ellinwood. She was born Feb. 15, 1910, at Great Bend, the daughter of Walter and Hattie Miller Boyd. She married
William LaVern Amerine on June 9, 1929, at Great Bend. He died Nov. 13, 1983. A lifetime resident of Barton County, she was a homemaker. Mrs. Amerine was a member of the Methodist faith and Hope Fellowship Group of Great Bend. Survivors include two sons, Richard Amerine of Hoisington and Marvin Amerine of Ellinwood; one daughter, Joyce Saelens of Loveland, Colo.; 10 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by one son, Clifford Amerine; two brothers, Elmer Boyd and Melvin Boyd; and one sister, Thelma Boyd. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Bryant Funeral Home of Great Bend with the Rev. Dr. Doyle Smith officiating. Burial will be at Great Bend Cemetery. Friends may call until 9 tonight and from 9 a.m. until service time Tuesday, all at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to First Southern Baptist Church or Great Bend Relay for Life, both in care of the funeral home. Jan. 13, 2003
Lynn Cunday Buettner 1927-2003
Lynn Cunday Buettner, 75 of Great Bend, died Jan. 9 at Via Christi - St. Francis in Wichita. She was born Jan. 14, 1927 in Wichita, the daughter of Fred Nelson and Alice Lucinda Kearney Cunday. She married
Frank C. Buettner on Oct. 10, 1946 in Hutchinson. A resident of Great Bend since 1958, coming from Hutchinson, she was a teller for First Federal Savings & Loan for 25 years. Mrs. Buettner was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Joy Class, Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary, all of Great Bend, and volunteered at Central Kansas Medical Center. Survivors include her husband of the home; two sons, Jack B. Buettner of Leawood and John N. Buettner of Shawnee; one daughter, Jane A. Nelson of Lindsborg; and four grandchildren. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church, with the Rev. Hal Staats officiating. Burial will be at 3 p.m. Monday at Fairlawn Burial Park of Hutchinson. Friends may call from 1-9 p.m. today, with family receiving friends from 7-8 p.m., at Bryant Funeral Home of Great Bend. Memorials are suggested to the church or American Diabetes Association, both in care of the funeral home. Jan. 12, 2003
Mary Ann Walters 1923-2003
HAYS — Mary Ann Walters, 79, died Jan. 9 at the Hutchinson Memorial Hospital in Hutchinson. She was born Aug. 12, 1923 in Catherine, the daughter of Leo and Claire Wasinger Leikam. She married
Vincent Walter on May 15, 1946 in Hays. He died in 1988. A resident of Hays, she was a homemaker. Mrs. Walters was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church of Hays. Survivors include four sons, Vern Walters of Lenexa, Tim Walters of Seattle, Wash., Mike Walters of Lawrence and Bob Walters of Kingman; two daughters, Norma Kuhn and Joyce Brack, both of Great Bend; two brothers, Elmer Leikam of Hays and Ralph Leikam of New Mexico; four sisters, Gladys Dreiling and Celia Donkin, both of Denver, Colo., Alice Beal of Chicago, Ill., and Catherine Barnes of Raleigh, N.C.; 19 grandchildren; and one great grandchild. She was preceded in death by one son, Donald Walters. Funeral service was Jan. 11 at the church, with the Rev. David Metz officiating. Cremation followed the mass. Memorials are suggested to TMP-Marian High School, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Hays. Jan. 12, 2003
Hadley ‘Pete’ Polson 1925-2003
ROZEL — Hadley “Pete” Polson, 77, died Jan. 8 at Larned Healthcare and Living Center in Larned. He was born Sept. 5, 1925 in Rozel, the son of Carl E. and Hulda Edlund Polson. He attended school in Rozel. A resident of Rozel, he was a retired farmer. Polson was a member of the United Methodist Church of Rozel. Survivors include one sister, Virginia Polson of Rozel. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Jon Eric Polson, Chester William Polson, Carl Melvin Polson and Raymond Polson and two sisters, Ruth Unruh and Dorothy Lill. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Morell Funeral Home of Larned, with the Rev. Tony Horsley officiating. Burial will be in the Garfield cemetery of Garfield. Friends may call until 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until service time Saturday, both at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Burdett and Rozel Emergency Medical Service, in care of the funeral home. Jan. 10, 2003
Joseph M. Tucker Jr 1915-2003
VALPARAISO, Ind. — Joseph M. Tucker Jr, 87, died Jan. 8. He was born Aug. 9, 1915 in Battle Creek, Mich., the son of Joseph M. and Ernestine Barker Tucker Sr. He graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1940 with engineering and business degrees. A resident of Valparaiso, coming from Pawnee Rock, he was a manager for several companies, including Montgomery Manufacturing, Rockwell International, Standard Steel Springs, Boeing and Southern Equipment Company, and a quality control supervisor for Lustron Homes. Tucker was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Valparaiso. Survivors include his wife, Mildred Brookover Tucker of the home; one son, Joseph M. Tucker III of Peoria, Ill.; one daughter, Judith Horsch of Andale; his stepmother, Mary Tucker of Clearwater, Fla.; five step children, Beverly Endsley, Charlie Brookover, Jeri Naillieux, Barbara Ranta and Gaye Lindsley; 11 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; 14 step grandchildren; and 10 step great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy; one sister, Marion Springer; and one grandson, Phil Hall. Following cremation at Angelcrest Crematory of Valparaiso, a memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Moeller Funeral Home of Valparaiso, with Bob Coolman officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service Saturday. Memorials are suggested to the Life Care Center, in care of the funeral home. Jan. 10, 2003
Melba D. Schneider 1908-2003
LARNED — Melba D. Schneider, 94, died Jan. 8 at St. Joseph Memorial Hospital in Larned. She was born Aug. 10, 1908 at Bison, the daughter of Henry E. and Martha Amanda Miller Schneider. She was a graduate of Bison High School, received her teaching certificate from Fort Hays College of Hays and attended Brown Mackie Business College of Salina. A resident of Larned since 1962, she taught in a rural school near LaCrosse and Bison for several years, worked at the LaCrosse Bakery and retired as an accountant for the Chevrolet Agency of Larned. She was a member of the United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, Methodist Women Quilter’s, all of Larned, and taught Sunday school. Survivors include one brother, Oswald Schneider of Great Bend and one sister, Verna Mayse of Larned. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the church, with the Rev. Charles Grant officiating. Burial will be at the LaCrosse City Cemetery. Friends may call until 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to noon Friday, both at Morell Funeral Home of Larned. Memorials are suggested to the Welcome Inn Seniors, in care of the funeral home. Jan. 9, 2003
Matilda E. Boldt 1912-2003
PRATT — Matilda E. Boldt, 90, died Jan. 6 at Friendship Manor in Pratt. She was born Feb. 27, 1912 at Chase, the daughter of George and Sophia Ruhl Dipple. She was a graduate of Chase High School. She married
Lowell E. Boldt on Aug. 22, 1934 in Bushton. He died July 19, 1995. A resident of Pratt since 1966, coming from Dodge City, she was a homemaker. Mrs. Boldt was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene, Late Bloomers, RSVP, The Garden Club, all of Pratt, and taught Sunday school. Survivors include three sons, Milton Boldt and Charles Boldt, both of Pratt, and Keith Boldt of Bentonville, Ark.; one sister, Babe Kretzmann of Lindsborg; 13 grandchildren; and 17 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Robert Boldt; seven sisters; and three grandchildren. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, with the Rev. Kenneth Starkey officiating. Burial will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the Salem cemetery of Bushton. Friends may call until 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, both at Larrison Mortuary of Pratt. Memorials are suggested to the church or Southwind Hospice, both in care of the mortuary. Jan. 9, 2003
