Archived Marriage Records
Roger E. Dillon 1949-2003
ZANESVILLE, Ohio — Roger E. Dillon, 54, died unexpectedly at 1:28 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, 2003, at Good Samaritan Hospital. Roger was a corrections officer for the Muskingum County Sheriff ’s Department. He was born Feb. 28, 1949, in Coffeyville, the son of Elvin and Viola Dillon. He lived most of his life in Kansas where he graduated from Kansas State University in 1978. He was a corrections officer at Larned Correctional Mental Health Facility before moving to Zanesville in 2000. He married
Kris Dunkle October, 2000. Survivors include his wife of the home; two sons, Aaron Dillon and Matt Dillon, both of Hoisington; one brother, John Dillon and wife Coral; one nephew, Bill Dillon and wife, Sarah; one niece, Becky Dillon; one stepdaughter, Mandi Crotzer of Nashport, Ohio; his wife’s parents, Jim and Wanda Dunkle; one sister-in-law, Kim Dennis and her husband, Homer; and his beloved pets, Bart, Bailey and Kate. He is preceded in death by his parents. A service was held July 27 in Zanesville. There will be a gathering for friends and family at the Catholic School Hall, 5th and Walnut in Hoisington from 2-5 p.m. Aug. 10, 2003. Aug. 2, 2003
Matilda ‘Tillie’ A. Spicka 1916-2003
TIMKEN — Matilda “Tillie” Spicka, 87, died July 30 at Rush County Nursing Home in La Crosse. She was born March 15, 1916, at Olmitz, the daughter of John and Sophie Gleissner Bahr. She married
Joseph Maneth at Olmitz. He died March 28, 1960. She married
Ed Spicka at Timken. He died Sept. 11, 1981. A longtime Timken resident, she was a nurses’ aide at Rush County Memorial Hospital in La Crosse and a homemaker. Mrs. Spicka was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and Altar Society, both of Timken, and Senior Citizens Group of Bison. Survivors include one daughter, Shirley Forney of Hesston; two sisters, Valeria Malek of Albert and Florence Shaffer of Great Bend; and one granddaughter. She was preceded by one brother, Paul Bahr; and three sisters, Irma VonPessl, Marie Maneth and Margaret Wendel. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m today at St. Ann Catholic Church in Olmitz, with the Rev. Ultan Murphy officiating. Burial will be at St. Ann’s cemetery in Olmitz. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Holy Trinity Catholic Church or St. Ann Catholic Church, both in care of the funeral home. Aug. 1, 2003
Roberta Maxine Henry-Smith 1934-2003
LARNED — Roberta Maxine Henry-Smith, 69, died July 30 at St. Joseph Memorial Hospital in Larned. She was born March 4, 1934, at Douglass, the daughter of Loren LeRoy and Ada Roberta Hinshaw Baum. She married
Ron Henry June 5, 1953. He died Dec. 4, 1989. She married
Russel T. Smith July 6, 1996. A Larned resident since 1955, coming from Hutchinson, she was a retired nurse. Mrs. Henry-Smith was a member of Presbyterian Church of Larned and a volunteer for American Red Cross. Survivors include her husband of the home; two sons, Robert Henry of Houston, Texas, and Ralph Henry of Fayetteville, Ark.; one daughter, Ronda Tammen of McPherson; one sister, Helen Bridgeman of Loveland, Colo.; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother, Loren Baum. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with the Rev. Jim Hawthorne officiating. Burial will be at Larned Cemetery. Friends may call until 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today, all at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel in Larned. Memorials are suggested to American Diabetes Association or the church, both in care of the mortuary. Aug. 1, 2003
Hazel Cora Brady 1912-2003
ALBERT — Hazel Cora Brady, 90, died July 31 at Clarebridge of Overland Park. She was born Nov. 28, 1912, at Toronto, the daughter of Henry and Cora Bringer Burkle. She was a graduate of Wichita Business College. She married
T. Glenn Brady Aug. 24, 1940, at Toronto. He died Nov. 15, 1998. A resident of Overland Park for five years, coming from Albert, she was a homemaker and farmed with her husband for 58 years in Rush County near Albert. Mrs. Brady was a member of Albert United Methodist Church. Survivors include one son, Warren Brady of Albert; two daughters, Anita Kaiser of Overland Park and Carol Harrod of Topeka; one brother, Walter Burkle of Topeka; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Lee Burkle and Edwin Burkle; and two sisters, Alma Burkle and Wilma Burkle. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Bryant Funeral Home in Great Bend, with the Rev. Phil Smith officiating. Burial will be at Albert Community Cemetery. Friends may call from 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Albert Community cemetery or Alzheimer’s Association, both in care of the funeral home. Aug. 1, 2003
Patricia Gunn Campbell 1921-2003
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Patricia Gunn Campbell, 82, of San Antonio, died July 28 at her home. She was born June 15, 1921, in Great Bend, the daughter of Leonard and Beulah Benefield Gunn. She married
Leslie J. Campbell, who became a Brigadier General in the United States Air Force, and dedicated herself to her husband’s career. A longtime resident of San Antonio, Patty was a graduate of USC. She was actively involved in many community charitable programs and was an art and painting instructor. Her fun loving and witty personality will be greatly missed. Survivors include her sister, Marjorie Stoskopf of Santa Monica, Calif.; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Charles Gunn, Maurice Gunn, Richard Gunn and Robert Gunn; and her husband, Leslie J. Campbell. Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. George T. Sturch officiating. Burial will follow later in Arlington National Cemetery. Porter Loring Mortuary North of San Antonio is in charge of arrangements. Aug. 1, 2003
J. Paul Stonebraker 1912-2003
J. Paul Stonebraker, 91, of Great Bend, died Oct. 29 at Central Kansas Medical Center in Great Bend. He was born July 17, 1912, at Lincoln, the son of Otto I. and Agnes Driscoll Stonebraker. He married
Patricia A. Miller Sept. 3, 1967, at Denver, Colo. A resident of Great Bend since 1975, coming from Wichita, he was a chef for the Petroleum Club, Five Oaks and Holiday Inn, all of Great Bend. Stonebraker was a member of First United Methodist Church of Great Bend, was former president of Swinging Stars Square Dance Club of Hoisington, past president and treasurer of State Square Dance Association, former secretary-treasurer of Denver Square Dance Council, Kansas Chef of the year in 1973 and elected to American Academy of Chefs. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in World War II. Survivors include his wife of the home; three sons, David John Miller of Omaha, Neb., Bernard Neil Miller of Boise, Idaho, and Randy Miller of the home; four daughters, Patricia Ann Wheeler of Albuquerque, N.M., Francene Joy Stonebraker-Greenburg of Highland Ranch, Colo., and Terri Susan Stonebraker of Aurora, Colo.; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Mel Stonebraker; and two sisters, Marie Peterson and Frances Schackleford. Funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the church with the Rev. Gary Brooks officiating. Burial will be at Hillcrest Memorial Park cemetery north of Great Bend. Friends may call from noon to 9 p.m. today and from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Bryant Funeral Home in Great Bend. Memorials are suggested to Alzheimer’s Association, in care of the funeral home. Oct. 31, 2003
Connor Maxon Rexwinkle 2003-2003
Connor Maxon Rexwinkle, 2 days, died Oct. 29 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. He was born Oct. 27, 2003, at Great Bend, the son of Dustin W. and Alisha M. Rexwinkle. Survivors include his parents of the home; grandparents, Kent and Diane Rexwinkle of Great Bend, Steve and Rhonda Williams of Baileyville, and Robert and Grace Blehm of Russell; great-grandparents, Darrell and Colleen Rexwinkle of Great Bend, Lowell and Lois Sohm of Otis, Jim and Betty Hamm of Texas, and Maymee Blehm of Dorrance; and great-great-grandmother, Evelyn Winkler of Kansas City, Mo. Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Great Bend cemetery with the Rev. Don Paden officiating. There will be no visitation. Memorials are suggested to the Connor M. Rexwinkle Memorial Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home of Great Bend. Oct. 31, 2003
John Leon Brown 1919-2003
LONG BEACH, Calif. — John Leon Brown, 84, died Oct. 15 at Long Beach. He was born Feb. 27, 1919, at Galatia. He was a 1937 graduate of Great Bend High School and attended Kansas State University. A resident of California since 1940, he was employed by Douglas Aircraft for 23 years, working in tooling, tool design and as a liaison engineer. Survivors include his wife of the home; four sons, Richard Brown, Randall Brown, Darrell Brown and Mark Brown; one brother, Douglas Brown of Leslie, Ark.; four sisters, Rachel Johnson of Upland, Calif., Lois Childers of Kingman, Ind., and Ulanda Pugh and Louise Gunn, both of Great Bend; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Memorial service was Oct. 18 at Parkcrest Christian Church in Long Beach. Luyben Family Dilday Mottell Mortuary of Long Beach was in charge of arrangements. Oct. 31, 2003
Larry Gene Howser 1948-2003
HEWITT, Texas — Larry Gene Howser, 55, died Oct. 29 at his residence in Hewitt. He was born Aug. 19, 1948, in Hoisington, the son of Floyd W. and Gertie G. Stidham Howser. He was a 1966 graduate of Hoisington High School. He married
Sandy Jones Jan. 9, 1971, at Ness City. A resident of Hewitt for five years, coming from Great Bend, he worked in the signal department for Union Pacific Railroad for 37 years. “Larry was a very loving husband, father and grandpa. His grandkids were his pride and joy. He was also known for his sense of humor, making people laugh wherever he went. He will be missed dearly.” Howser was a member of First Baptist Church of Hewitt and a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Survivors include his wife of the home; one son, Troy G. Howser of Troy, Mich.; one daughter, Tonya Hopkins of Hewitt; two brothers, James F. Howser of Topeka and Roger L. Howser of Edmond, Okla.; two sisters, Judy Fields of Anthony and Tammy Howser of Topeka; three grandchildren, Lakyn, Lexey and Jacob; and his father- and mother-in-law, Moreland and Dorothy Jones of Ness City. He was preceded in death by one sister, Glenda Hensley. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington, with the Rev. Dr. Doyle Smith officiating. Burial will be at Hoisington Cemetery, with military graveside rites by Fort Riley Honor Guard. Friends may call from 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, all at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the church, in care of the funeral home. Oct. 31, 2003
Julius J. Urban 1928-2003
HOISINGTON — Julius J. Urban, 75, died Oct. 27 at Clara Barton Hospital in Hoisington. He was born Aug. 15, 1928, at Pfeifer, the son of Joseph A. and Josephine Pfannenstiel Urban. He married
Ann Tinkel May 2, 1951, at Dubuque. A resident of Hoisington since 1942, coming from Antonino, he was an auto mechanic for O’Connell Motors Company in Great Bend for 45 years, retiring in 1993. Urban was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church of Hoisington and Sunflower Polka Club of Great Bend. Survivors include his wife of the home; two sons, Thomas Urban and Kevin Urban, both of Hoisington; two daughters, Geneva Applebee and Patty “Tricia” Polzin, both of Hoisington; four brothers, Melvin Urban of Ellinwood, Ervin Urban of Garden City, Aresenius “Tony” Urban of Seward and Joe Urban Jr. of Dodge City; six sisters, Lillian Beck of Hoisington, Johanna Brodie of Great Bend, Delores Harris, Lorraine Wedman and Alberta Klein, all of Wichita, and Twila Kush of Colorado Springs, Colo.; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Vigil will be at 7 tonight at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church, with the Rev. Pascal Klein officiating. Burial will be at St. John cemetery in Hoisington. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to service time Thursday, both at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to American Cancer Society or the church, both in care of the funeral home. Oct. 29, 2003
Chester L. Strecker 1922-2003
RUSSELL — Chester L. Strecker, 81, died Oct. 25 at Wheatland Nursing Center in Russell. He was born Sept. 11, 1922, in Russell County, the son of George and Sophie Michel Strecker. He married
Lillian Karst Nov. 12, 1944. They divorced. He married
Patricia Hayes Seirer Oct. 13, 1977. A lifetime resident of the Russell area, he was a partner in Midwest Well Service in Russell, worked for Okmar Oil Company of Wichita and was a contract pumper for Moran Oil Enterprises until his retirement in 1993. Strecker was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Russell. Survivors include his wife of the home; two sons, Allen Strecker of Russell and Rick Strecker of Hays; one sister, Donna Evans of Kimball, Neb.; two granddaughters; and 13 stepgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Gary Strecker; and one brother, Roy Strecker. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Pohlman-Heise Memorial Chapel in Russell, with the Rev. Henry J. Hartman officiating. Burial will be at St. John Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to St. John Lutheran cemetery Fund, in care of the mortuary. Oct. 29, 2003
Lawrence L. Deines 1915-2003
GALATIA — Lawrence L. Deines, 88, died Oct. 28 at Great Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center in Great Bend.
He was born Feb. 22, 1915, at Bazine, the son of Jacob and Hannah Janke Deines.
He married
Evelyn W. Brack Jan. 23, 1937, at Great Bend. A resident of Ellinwood, coming from Galatia, he was a farmer and stockman.
Deines was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church of Galatia.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Arthur Deines, Reuben Deines and Herman Deines; and one sister, Martha Deines.
Survivors include his wife of Great Bend; two sons, Jerry Deines of Russell and Larry Deines of Galatia; three daughters, Karen Keil of Edmond, Okla., Gloria Myers of Ellinwood and Denise Schulte of Russell; one brother, Marvin Deines of Smyrna, Ga.; two sisters, Edna Milberger of Russell and Bernice Swopes of Ponca City, Okla.; 13 grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and three step great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the church, with the Rev. Shannon Tiller Vogelezang officiating. Burial will be at Fairview cemetery in Galatia. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington and from 9:30 a.m. to service time Friday at the church.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the church, in care of the funeral home. Oct. 29, 2003
