Archived Marriage Records
Rose Tammen 1906-2003
LARNED — Rose Tammen, 96, died May 3 at Larned Health Care Center. She was born July 3, 1906, in Rush County, the daughter of August P. and Hannah M. Rankin Petersen. She married
Fred W. Tammen Feb. 19, 1930, at Peace Lutheran Church in Albert. He died Sept. 19, 1970. A Larned resident since 1991, coming from Albert, she was a homemaker. Mrs. Tammen was a member of Peace Lutheran Church and a charter member of Peace Lutheran Ladies Aid, all of Albert. Survivors include two daughters, Donna Nolde of Larned and Jean Fulton of Midland, Texas; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother, Fred Petersen; and one sister, Hilda Peterson. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church with the Revs. Jack Russell and Ethan Feistner officiating. Burial will be at Peace Lutheran Cemetery. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until 8 tonight at Beckwith Mortuary in Larned. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 tonight at the mortuary. Memorials are suggested to the church general fund or Oaks Indian Center, all in care of the funeral home. May 6, 2003
Alvin D. Willems 1936-2003
BLUE HILL, Neb. — Alvin D. Willems, 67, died May 2 at Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital in Hastings, Neb. He was born April 20, 1936, near Gilead, Neb. in Thayer County, the son of John and Ida Hinrichs Willems. He was a 1953 graduate of Blue Hill High School, a 1963 graduate of Kearney State Teachers College, with a bachelor of arts degree in education. He married
Mildred J. Huse Aug. 11, 1957, in Blue Hill. A resident of Blue Hill since 1949, he retired in 1998 after 45 years of teaching. Willems was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Blue Hill where he had taught Sunday School, was church organist, choir director and congregational secretary. He was a former member of Webster & Gosper Co. Teacher’s Association, NEA and NSEA, was president of Blue Hill Public Library Board, and a member of the Hastings area retired teachers. Survivors include his wife of the home; one son, Kevin Willems of Ayr, Neb.; one daughter, Kerri Lynne Brown of Hoisington; three brothers, Russell Willems of Blue Hill, Glenn Willems of Brighton, Colo., and Orville Willems of Davis, S.D.; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Eldon Willems. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the church, with the Rev. James Witt officiating. Burial will be at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the church building fund, in care of Merten-Butler Mortuary of Blue Hill. May 6, 2003
Naomi M. Kingsley 1915-2003
TOPEKA — Naomi Martha Kingsley, 87, died May 2 at a Topeka care facility. She was born May 12, 1915, at Cummings, the daughter of James William and Virginia “Ginnie” Frances McDowell Guinn. She married
John T. Shrimplin and later divorced. She married
Ernest Francis Kingsley Sept. 4, 1942, at Reno, Nev. He died May 31, 1974. A resident of Topeka for 20 years, coming from Oskaloosa and Lawrence, she worked as a sales clerk at P.N. Hirsch Clothing Store and a cafeteria worker at Highland Park High School, both of Topeka. Survivors include two sons, Harold Richard Shrimplin and Leslie Wayne Shrimplin, both of Topeka; two daughters, Meriam Mize of Meriden and Nancy Othick of Lawrence; 19 grandchildren; 29 greatgrandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by five brothers and seven sisters. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Barnett Funeral Home in Oskaloosa with the Rev. George Pejakovich officiating. Burial will be at McLouth Cemetery. Friends may call from 1:30-2 p.m. today prior to services. Memorials are suggested to Heart of America Hospice, in care of the funeral home. May 6, 2003
Dorothy S. Barnes 1915-2003
Dorothy S. Barnes, 87, of Great Bend, died May 1 at Great Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center in Great Bend. She was born June 9, 1915, at Great Bend, the daughter of Frank and Edna Miller Case. She married
William Dorsey Barnes Oct. 12, 1946, at Hutchinson. He died March 7, 1998. Aresident of Great Bend since 1998, coming from Glasco, she was a homemaker. Mrs. Barnes was of the Methodist faith. Survivors include nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Harley Case and LaVern Case. Graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Lakin- Commanche District cemetery in Ellinwood, with the Rev. Mary Ohlemeier officiating. Friends may call from 1-9 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. until noon Monday, both at Bryant Funeral Home in Great Bend. Memorials are suggested to Barton County Relay for Life, in care of the funeral home. May 3, 2003
Kathryn Elizabeth Stevens Hunt 1921-2003
Kathryn Elizabeth Stevens Hunt, 81, of Great Bend, died May 2 at Central Kansas Medical Center in Great Bend. She was born Aug. 2, 1921, at Hutchinson, the daughter of Stanley J. (1896-1961) and Anna K. Strobel (1901-1981) Rychlec. She graduated from Great Bend High School, received her bachelor’s degree from Sterling College and her master’s degree from Emporia Teachers’ College. She married
Lee W. Stevens Jan. 11, 1945, at Hutchinson. Stevens served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. He died Oct. 20, 1959. She married
James H. Hunt Dec. 26, 1987, at Great Bend. Hunt retired from the U.S. Marine Corps, serving from 1954- 1974. A resident of Great Bend since 1938, coming from Hutchinson, she was a teacher, teaching at Riley, Washington and Jefferson Elementary Schools, and Harrison Junior High, all of Great Bend, as well as in Wichita. Mrs. Hunt was a member of Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary, Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, Extension Homemakers Unit, St. Rose Altar Society and Daughters of Isabella. Survivors include her husband of the home; one son, Charles L. and wife Barbara Stevens of Downs; one daughter, Dianna and husband Kenneth Stevens Sadberry of Conroe, Texas; one brother, Robert L. Richley of Great Bend; four grandchildren, Joshua Brandt Stevens, Seth Lee Stevens, Jessie Lee and wife Denise Sadberry, and Kimberly Ann Sadberry; and one great-grandchild, Jessica Analee Sadberry. Rosary will be at 2 p.m. May 10 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend. Memorial service will be at 3 p.m. May 10 at the church, with Father Warren Stecklein officiating. There will no visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Holy Family School Endowment Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home of Great Bend. May 3, 2003
Lester R. Spong 1907-2003
THORNTON, Colo., — Lester R. Spong, 95, formerly of Great Bend and Wichita, passed away on April 28 at Alpine Living Center in Thornton, Colo. He was born Sept. 2, 1907, in Fredonia, the son of the late M.T. and Olga Spong. He graduated from Fredonia High School and Ottawa University and received his master’s degree from the University of Kansas in Lawrence. He was married
to Gladys Carlson on Aug. 14, 1936, at the Carlson farm near Buffalo. Spong taught high school chemistry and physics for 42 years. He began his teaching career in Edna, Oketa and Richmond, but most of his career was at Great Bend High School where he retired in 1973. In 1969 he was named Master Teacher by the Great Bend High School. He also worked as Camp Superintendent at Camp Christy near Scott City, for six summer camping seasons. Spong was a member of Central Baptist Church in Great Bend and later of the First Baptist Church in Wichita. He served in the following organizations: director of Ottawa University Alumni Board; treasurer and president of Great Bend Association of Churches; board member of Brit Spaugh Zoological Society; member of AARP, Barton County Historical Society, Stamp Club, Great Bend Education Association, Kansas State Teachers Association and National Education Association. In 1990 the Spongs moved to Pacific Homestead in Wichita. He lived there until 2001 when he moved to Thornton, Colo., to be near his son. Survivors include his daughter, Carolyn McPherson of Ithace, N.Y.; his son, Richard and Pris Spong of Westminster, Colo.; his sister, Margaret Bailey of Overland Park; his grandchildren, Scott and Melody McPherson of Franklin, Tenn., Cheryl and Trent Hampton of Englewood, Colo., Kay and Johnny Lozano of Seattle, Wash., and Andrea and Richard Kely of Athens, Ga.; his great-grandsons, Zachary McPherson, Griffith and Drake Hampton, Joshua and Nolan North; nephews, nieces, sisters- and brothers-in-law and cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Spong; and his brother, Clarence Spong. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Colfax Baptist Church near Chanute with the Rev. Bill Shook of Wichita officiating. Burial will be at Colfax Cemetery. Gibson- Koch-Friskel Chapel of Chanute is in charge of arrangements. Kindly omit the flowers and consider a memorial gift to Central Baptist Church, Harrison and Lakin Street, Great Bend, KS 67530; Prairie Homestead, 1605 May Ave., Wichita, KS 67213; or Ottawa University, 1001 S. Cedar, Ottawa, KS 66067- 3399. May 1, 2003
Dee Rochelle Van Natta 1960-2003
Dee Rochelle Van Natta, 42, of Great Bend, died April 28 at her residence. She was born Oct. 31, 1960, at Hutchinson, the daughter of Jack Darwin and Ethel Francis Fassauer Van Natta. She was a resident of Great Bend since 1990. Survivors include her companion, David Adams of Great Bend; two brothers, Leslie Richard Van Natta of Denver, Colo., and Roger Van Natta of Golden, Colo.; and one sister, Rletta Cain of Wells, Maine. She was preceded in death by one brother, Ray Darwin Van Natta. Memorial service will be at 10 a.m. May 7 at Bryant Funeral Home in Great Bend, with the Rev. Don Paden officiating. Inurnment will be at 2 p.m. May 7 at Fairlawn Burial Park and Mausoleum in Hutchinson. There is no visitation. Memorials are suggested to Dee Rochelle Van Natta Expense Fund or Golden Belt Home Health and Hospice, both in care of the funeral home. May 1, 2003
E.M. ‘Annie’ Pickle
E.M. “Annie” Pickle, of Great Bend, died April 30 at Hutchinson Hospital. Born at Waverly, Ill., she was the daughter of Ollie and Henry Rowland. She attended Waverly schools. She married
William “Bill” Pickle in 1961 at Camp Forsyth Chapel. A resident of Great Bend, she was a homemaker. Mrs. Pickle was a member of Kansas Women’s Bowling Association. Survivors include her husband of the home; one son, Thomas William Pickle of Great Bend; one daughter, Pam Pennington of Goodland; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Bill Rowland and Carl Rowland; and one grandson, Jody Charles. The body was cremated. A private family inurnment at Golden Belt cemetery in Great Bend is planned at a later date, with the Rev. Dick Ogle officiating. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at Charter Funerals in Great Bend, with family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorials are suggested to Barton County Relay for Life, in care of the funeral home. May 1, 2003
Lester R. Spong 1907-2003
THORNTON, Colo. — Lester R. Spong, 95, formerly of Great Bend and Wichita, passed away on April 28 at Alpine Living Center in Thornton, Colo. He was born Sept. 2, 1907, in Fredonia, the son of the late M.T. and Olga Spong. He graduated from Fredonia High School and Ottawa University and received his master’s degree from the University of Kansas in Lawrence. He was married
to Gladys Carlson on Aug. 14, 1936, at the Carlson farm near Buffalo. Spong taught high school chemistry and physics for 42 years. He began his teaching career in Edna, Oketa and Richmond, but most of his career was at Great Bend High School where he retired in 1973. In 1969 he was named Master Teacher by the Great Bend High School. He also worked as Camp Superintendent at Camp Christy near Ft. Scott, for six summer camping seasons. Spong was a member of Central Baptist Church in Great Bend and later of the First Baptist Church in Wichita. He served in the following organizations: director of Ottawa University Alumni Board; treasurer and president of Great Bend Association of Churches; board member of Brit Spaugh Zoological Society; member of AARP, Barton County Historical Society, Stamp Club, Great Bend Education Association, Kansas State Teachers Association and National Education Association. In 1990 the Spongs moved to Pacific Homestead in Wichita. He lived there until 2001 when he moved to Thornton, Colo., to be near his son. Survivors include his daughter, Carolyn McPerson of Ithace, N.Y.; his son, Richard and Pris Spong of Westminster, Colo.; his sister, Margaret Bailey of Overland Park; his grandchildren, Scott and Melody McPerson of Franklin, Tenn., Cheryl and Trent Hampton of Englewood, Colo., Kay and Johnny Lozano of Seattle, Wash., and Andrea and Richard Kely of Athens, Ga.; his great-grandsons, Zachary McPerson, Griffith and Drake Hampton, Joshua and Nolan North; nephews, nieces, sisters- and brothers-in-law and cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Spong; and his brother, Clarence Spong. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Colfax Baptist Church near Chanute with the Rev. Bill Shook of Wichita officiating. Burial will be at Colfax Cemetery. Gibson- Koch-Friskel Chapel of Chanute is in charge of arrangements. Kindly omit the flowers and consider a memorial gift to Central Baptist Church, Harrison and Lakin Street, Great Bend, KS 67530; Prairie Homestead, 1605 May Ave., Wichita, KS 67213; or Ottawa University, 1001 S. Cedar, Ottawa, KS 66067- 3399. May 1, 2003
Henrietta M. Farmer 1935-2003
HOISINGTON — Henrietta M. Farmer, 67, died April 29 at Via Christi Regional Medical Center, St. Francis Campus in Wichita. She was born Nov. 24, 1935, at Schoenchen, the daughter of John A. and Rosella A. Wasinger Tauscher. She married
Herman R. Farmer April 4, 1955, at Compton, Ark. A lifetime resident of Hoisington, she was a CNA for 25 years at Hoisington Nursing Home. Mrs. Farmer was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Altar Society and Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, all of Hoisington. Survivors include her husband of the home; one son, Richard S. Farmer of Chouteau, Okla.; three daughters, Elizabeth J. Boyd of Salina, Kathryn M. Scott of Hoisington and Gloria S. Loomer of Sidney, Mont.; five brothers, Eldon Tauscher of Larned, Ernie Tauscher and Kenny Tauscher, both of Arkansas City, Harold Tauscher of Chicago, Ill., and Ronnie Tauscher of Hoisington; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Daniel Farmer; two brothers, Lee Tauscher and Gerald Tauscher; and one sister, Bernice Riedel. Vigil will be at 7 tonight followed by Altar Society rosary, both at Nicholson- Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the church, with the Rev. Pascal Klein officiating. Burial will be at St. John Church cemetery in Hoisington. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until 9 tonight and from 9 a.m. until service time Friday, all at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the church or American Diabetes Association, both in care of the funeral home. May 1, 2003
Clara May Yourdon 1912-2003
LARNED - Clara May Yourdon, 91, died June 26 at St. Joseph Memorial Hospital in Larned. She was born June 3, 1912, at Kiowa County, the daughter of Samuel G. and Mertle Schooley Kelly. She married
Lloyd Oliver Yourdon Aug. 16, 1933, at Dodge City. He died July15, 1981. A lifetime Larned resident, she was a homemaker. Mrs. Yourdon was a member of First Christian Church in Larned. Survivors include one son, Fred Yourdon of Reno, Nev.; two daughters, Barbara Beth of Larned and Donna Kopek of Bolingbrook, Ill.; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by one sister, Marie Swisher; three brothers, Dale Kelly, Neal Kelly and Earl Kelly; one grandson; and one great-grandson. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Larned cemetery with the Rev. Dan Lundgren presiding. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel in Larned. Memorials are suggested to American Cancer Society in care of the funeral home. June 28, 2003
Orville Jones 1917-2003
RUSSELL - Orville Jones, 85, died June 27 at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City. He was born Sept. 11, 1917, at Bartlesville, Okla., the son of Charlie and Bonnie Beckham Jones. He married
Orpha Pearl Ogle Oct. 7, 1939, at Springfield, Colo. She died Nov. 14, 1994. He married
Marilyn Ann Norman Stone Aug. 26, 1995, at Russell. He was a resident of Russell, coming from Oklahoma and also Colorado and western Kansas. He was employed by Cities Service Oil Company for 32 years as a roustabout and production foreman and was a farmer. Jones was a member of First Southern Baptist Church in Russell and was a former member of First Baptist Church, also of Russell, a life member of Veterans of Foreign War and a member of Masonic Lodge, both of Russell. Survivors include his wife of the home; three daughters, Sharon Hilgenberg and Orma Bilbrey, both of Russell, and Diane Van Sike of Wichita; three step-daughters, Rebecca Moor and Amber Renee Cartwright, both of Wichita, and Ramona Parker of Mission Viejo, Calif.; one sister, Daisy Mae Blackford of Ft. Smith, Ark.; seven grandchldren; three step-grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild; and one great-great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by one brother, William Jones. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at First Southern Baptist Church with the Rev. Leon Irwin officiating. Burial with military honors will be at Russell City Cemetery. Friends may call from noon to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to noon Monday at Pohlman¹s Mortuary in Russell. Memorials are suggested to First Southern Baptist Church in care of the funeral home. June 28, 2003
