Death 1882, Conrad Wentz, Cawker City Journal December 7, 1882

"Conrad Wentz, died at his residence on Granite Creek, three miles east of Cawker City, Nov. 28, 1882, aged 63 years, five months and 24 days. He leaves a wife and eleven children, five of the children are at home with the mother in needy circumstances. He came from Reinpfalz, Bayern, Germany to Pennsylvania in 1848 where he was married to Charlotte Mader, Jan 1, 1850. He located at this place with the rest of the Pennsylvania colony Oct. 15, 1870. He was greatly afflicted for many years with gravel, and was once operated upon by Dr. D. C. Everson and two other physicians. He was a Presbyterian. This last sickness, with a complication of diseases creating intense suffering, he bore with christian fortitude and submission. One of simple, earnest faith has gone to rest. May the blessing of God rest upon the bereaved family."

Death 1902, Scharlotte Elizabeth Mader / Morter Wentz, Glen Elder, KS 1902

"Mrs Scharlottie Wentz: Died, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Wm Little in Glen Elder, on Saturday June 28, Mrs Scharlottie Wentz, aged 69 years, 9 months, and 20 days. Mrs. Wentz was born in Germany, Sept. 8, 1832 and came to the United States in 1836 locating in Pennsylvania. In 1870 she moved to Kansas and afterward to Oklahoma and Wisconsin, coming back to Mitchell county Kansas in 1898. The funeral services were conducted at the house by Rev. Helmick, of the M. E. church and the remains laid to rest in the Granite Creek cemetery. She leaves nine children to mourn her departure, 4 of whom live in Kansas, three in Nebraska and two in Wisconsin. The bereaved family have the sympathy of this community in the loss of their aged mother."

Death 1922, Jacob (O.)Andrew Wentz, son of Conrad Wentz and Scharlotte Mader/Morter Wentz
from Cousin Troy & Cousin Daugherty

Obituary Jacob (O.) Andrew Wentz, March 10, 1922, Hastings Tribune

Wentz, Jacob O., died 3.45 p. m., March 9, 1922, 212 Rhode Island Avenue, of liver trouble, age 57; funeral at residence conducted by the Rev. C. Bremicker, 2 p. m. Monday; burial at Parkview (Hastings, Adams Co. NE).

Death 1938, Caroline Wentz, daughter of Conrad Wentz and Scharlotte Mader/Morter Wentz
from Cousin Troy & Cousin Daugherty

Obituary Caroline Cornelius, January 31, 1938, Hastings Tribune

Caroline Wentz Hohner Stumme Cornelius, wife of Henry Hohner, wife of August Stumme, wife of Meent Cornelius

Cornelius, Mrs. Caroline died 5:20 p.m., January 30, 1938, 139 east Fifth, age 79 (born February 9, 1859); survived by husband, Meent Cornelius; three sons, Charles Haner (Hohner), Smith Center, Kan., August Stemme (Stumme), Hastings; Dick Cornelius, Hastings; three daughters, Mrs. Minnie Cornelius, Smith Center; Mrs. Caroline Anderson, Vernon, Colo; Mrs. Lena Theen, Hastings; three step-sons, Carl Cornelius, Blue Hill, John and Meno Cornelius, Hastings; four sisters, Mrs. Hannah Roeder, Hastings, Mrs. Catherine Buffington, Omaha, Mrs. Rebecca Revera (Rivera), Los Angeles, Mrs. Mary Anderson, Milwaukee; two brothers, George Wentz, Mitchell, John Wentz, Downs, Kansas. Funeral at St. Paul's Lutheran Church conducted by Dr. F. C. Schuldt at 2 p. m., Thursday; burial Parkview (Hastings, Adams Co., NE). A prayer service at the Livingston chapel will precede the funeral.

Death 1938, Hannah Wentz Family, Son George William Ailers', Wife Millie Myrtle Ailers
from Cousin Daugherty

Obituary Millie Myrtle Ailers, The Salina Journal, Tuesday, November 1, 1938

Mrs. George Ailers Dies. Salina Woman Succumbs To Heart Failure.

Mrs. Millie Myrtle Ailers, 53, a Saline county resident for 21 years, died at her home on route three at 4:10 o'clock Monday afternoon from heart failure. The body was taken to the Ryan-Sullivan Mortuary where funeral services will be held at 10:30 o'clock Thursday morning with Adjutant Marion Cohn officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mrs. Ailers, wife of George W. Ailers, was born September 6, 1885, at Mulberry, KS. Surviving is the husband, their sons and daughters, Goldie Ailers, Bobbie Ailers and William Ailers, all of Salina; Mrs. Sylvia Searls, Junction City, and Mrs. Elmeda Hood, Salina. One brother, Fred St. Clair, lives in California.

Death 1941, Hannah Wentz Family, Son George William Ailers
from Cousin Daugherty

Obituary George William Ailers, The Salina Journal, Monday, May 5, 1941

G. W. Ailers IS DEAD

Heart Disease Fatal At Home On Route Three

Death from heart trouble came to George William Ailers, 59, Sunday morning at his home on rural route three. The body was taken to the Ryan-Sullivan Mortuary where funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock with Rev. F. W. Prather n charge. Burial will be in Memorial Park cemetery.

Born February 4, 1882 at Osborne, he was a laborer and had lived in Salina 22 years. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Rhoder(Roeder), Denver, Colorado, and five children living in Salina, Junction City, and Lindsborg. Three sisters, Mrs. Carrie Anderson, Denver, Colorado, Mrs. F.(Fred) O. St. Clair, California, and Mrs. James Anderson, Washington State, also remain.

Death 1942, Hannah Wentz Family, Daughter "Maggie" Margaret Ann Ailers Zeitz St Clair, Son-in-law Fred O. St. Clair
from Cousin Daugherty

Obituary Fred O. St. Clair

Entered in to rest in this city March 14, 1942, Fred O. St. Clair, loving husband of Margaret St Clair, beloved father of Chris, John, Clyde, and Margaret St Clair and of Leona, Irene and Thomas Zeitz. A native of Missouri, age 61 years. Friends are welcome at Daggett Funeral Home, 506 O. Street.

Death 1943, Hannah Elizabeth Wentz family, Daughter Caroline Carrie Ailers Bliss Anderson's husband, Joseph E. Anderson
from Cousin Daugherty

Obituary Joseph E. Anderson, News March 27, 1943

Funeral services were held yesterday for Joseph Ellsworth Anderson, 140 S. Cherokee St., Colorado resident for 36 years, who died Monday in Denver General Hospital following a brief illness. He was 75.

Mr. Anderson was born in 1868 in Holy County, MO. Following his marriage to Miss Carrie Bliss in 1907, they moved to Seibert, Colorado. Mr. Anderson farmed near Seibert until 1941, when he came to Denver.

Surviving are his wife; four daughters, Mrs. Walter Eastin, Mrs. Rosalie Arthur of Denver, Mrs. Ethel Jammaka of Yakima, WA, and Mrs. Edna Haynes of Lucas, KS; six sons, Byron O. of the army, Theodore J. and Roy Anderson of Denver, Ralph W. of marines, Harry of Westcliffe, CO and Lester K. Anderson of the navy; 36 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Death 1943, Hannah Elizabeth Wentz, Daughter of Conrad and Scharlotte Elizabeth Wentz
from Cousin Daugherty

Obituary Hannah (Raeder)Roeder, North Bradburn St., Westminster, mother of Maggie St. Clair and Lena Anderson, arrangements later.

Hannah Wentz Ailers Roeder(Raeder) died age 83 years of cardio and renal failure She is buried in Crown Hill Cemetery in Denver, CO, under a single family marker, Anderson - Raeder, Joseph E. 1868 - 1943, Caroline C. 1878 - 1945, Hannah 1860 - 1943.

Death 1945, Hannah Elizabeth Wentz Family, Daughter Caroline Carrie Ailers Bliss Anderson
from Cousin Daugherty

Obituary Carrie Anderson of Westminster, CO; mother of Roy, Lester, Harry, Byron, Theodore and Ralph Anderson, Ethel Gammaka, Edna Haynes, Minnie Easton, Rosalie Arther and Laura Casteel, arrangements later.

The Anderson family would move from Denver, CO to Westminster, Adams County, Colorado by 1943. Hannah's son-in-law, Joseph E. Anderson died March 22, 1943 and Hannah Wentz Ailers Roeder died seven moths later on October 18, 1943. Hannah's daughter Carrie Ailers Bliss Anderson died June 23, 1945. Mother, daughter, and son-in-law are buried in Crown Hill Cemetery in Denver, CO, under a single marker. The tombstone reads Anderson - Raeder, Joseph E. 1868 - 1943, Caroline C. 1878 - 1945, Hannah 1860 - 1943.

Death 1955, Hannah Wentz Family, Daughter "Maggie" Margaret Ann Ailers Zeitz St Clair
from Cousin Daugherty

Obituary Margaret Ann St Clair

St Clair, In this city May 11, 1955, Margaret Ann St Clair, wife of the late Fred O. St. Clair, mother of Mrs. Irene M. White and Thomas W. Zeitz of Sacramento, leaves 4 grand children. A native of Kansas, aged 68 years, friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral tomorrow (Friday).

Harry Nauman & Son Funeral Home

Mararet Ann St Clair died, May 11, 1955, age 67, born in Osborne, KS. Children Irene Zeitz White, Thomas Zeitz, 4 grand children.

Margaret died at Sutter Hospital 8:25am Friday morning from shock due to injuries from being hit by a car. Retired kitchen helper at Sutter Hospital. Buried at Odd Fellows Lawn Cemetery, grave location, Space #11, Section H, Lot # 149, Interment # 157-84-3, Sacramento, California.

Death 1959, Catharine Wentz, daughter of Conrad Wentz and Scharlotte Mader/Morter Wentz
from Cousin Daugherty

Obituary, Death February 5, 1959, Published February 8, 1959, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska

Catherine Wentz Buffington or Catharine Wentz Buffington, wife of Arthur J. Buffington

Buffington, Catherine M., age 96 years, former residence 5208 N. 48th Ave. Survived by brother George Wentz, Atchison, KS; sister, Mrs. Rebecca Rivera, La Habra, CA.

Services Monday, 3:00 p.m., from the M. P. Swanson Chapel, interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Cemetery records indicate Catharine M. Wentz Buffington, died February 5, 1959 and was interred along side her husband, Arthur Buffington, in the E 1/2, Lot No 145, Section 20, grave #4, Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska.

Death 1961, Cecilia Wentz, wife of John Conrad Wentz, the son of Conrad Wentz and Scharlotte Mader/Morter Wentz
from Cousin Daugherty and Cousin Troy

Obituary, Death January 20, 1961, Wentz Rites Tomorrow, Atchison Daily Globe, KS

Mrs. Cecilia Wentz, 79, 830 Atchison, died Friday evening at her home. She had been in failing health, but her death was unexpected. She apparently suffered a heart attack.

She was born June 9, 1881 at Burr Oak. She and John. C. Wentz were married September 17, 1889, at Cawker City. They moved to Atchison from Downs in 1943, when he retired from working with the Missour Pacific railroad. Mrs. Wentz leaves her husband of the home and nine children.

The children are Mrs. Paul (Mable) Maycroft, Mrs. Charles (Ethel) Hunt, Mrs. Hume (Dora) Buchanan, Ralph Wentz, Mrs. Joeseph (Margaret) Thummel, and Mrs. Malcolm (Cora) Henley, all of Atchison, George Wentz of Kansas City, MO, Mrs. Clyde (Mary. A>) Lair, Portland, OR, and Mrs. Willis (Ida) Wadham, Chula Vista, CA.

She also leaves a brother, Albert Tylee, Menomonie, Wisconsin, a sister, Mrs. Rosa Moore, Glen Elder, 29 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, a son died in infancy.

Mrs. Wentz was a member of the Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 2 pm.

Death 1961, John Conrad Wentz, the son of Conrad Wentz and Scharlotte Mader/Morter Wentz
from Cousin Daugherty and Cousin Troy

Obituary, Death March 4, 1961, Retired Rail Employee Dies, Atchison Daily Globe, KS

John Wentz, 85, 830 Atchison, retired Missouri Pacific Railroad emplyee, died early yesterday at the Goodman Rest Home. He had been in failing health for ten years. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2 pm at the Stanton Chapel with Rev E. R. Talbot officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Vernon Cemetery.

Mr. Wentz was born March 20, 1875 at Glen Elder. He worked many years for the Missouri Pacific and moved to Atchison after he retired in 1943. He and the former Cecilia Tylee were married September 17, 1898, at Cawker City. She died January 20 of this year. Mr. Wentz was a member of the Atchison First Baptist Church.

He leaves nine children, Mrs. Paul (Mable) Maycroft, Mrs. Hume (Dora) Buchanan, Mrs. Charles (Ethel) Hunt, Ralph Wentz, Mrs. Joe (Margaret) Thummel, and Mrs. Malcolm (Cora) Henley, all of Atchison, George Wentz of Kansas City, MO, Mrs. Clyde (Mary A.) Lair, Portland, OR, and Mrs. Willis (Ida) Wadham, Chula Vista, CA.

He also leaves a sister, Mrs. Rebecca Rivera, La Habra, CA, 29 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren. One son, John David, died in infancy.

56th Wedding Anniversary, John Conrad Wentz and Cecilia Wentz, September 13, 1954, Atchison Daily Globe, KS
from Cousin Troy

Family Dinner, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Sweatt of Leavenworth entertained with a family dinner honoring Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Wentz of Atchison, on their 56th wedding anniversary. There were 62 guests present and eight of the Wentz' nine children attended. A daughter, Mrs. Clyde Lair (Mary Antibus Wentz) was unable to come. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. George Wentz and children of Kansas City (MO); Mr. and Mrs. Willis Wadham (Ida Wentz) and children of National City, CA; Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Hunt (Ethel Wentz) and Bonnie of Osawatomie; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Wentz and children; Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Henley (Cora Wentz) and Carol, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Thummel (Margaret Pearl Wentz) and children, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Maycroft (Mabel Wentz), Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Maycroft and children, Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Maycroft, all of Atchison; Mr. and Mrs. Warren Pease and Kathy of Kansas City, KS; Mr. and Mrs. Glen Hargrove of Effingham, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Hunt of Topeka, Mrs. Ross Moore of Glen Elder, and Mrs. Pearl Kerr of Kansas City, sisters of Mrs. Wentz, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Kerns, Mrs. Mary Hall, Mr. Don Etile and Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Pemberton, and children, all of Kansas City.

Death 1963, Rebecca Wentz, daughter of Conrad Wentz and Scharlotte Mader/Morter Wentz

Obituary Rebecca Amanda Wentz Rivera

"A tribute published in the pages of the La Habra Star, LA Habra, California, October 6, 1963

Memorial Obituary
Saturday, Oct 5, 1963/br>

92 - Year - Old La Habra Woman Passes

Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at Colleman Mortuary Chapel for Mrs. Rebecca A. Rivera, 92, of 10831 Graves Ave., who died Saturday in a Fullerton convalescent hospital.

Mrs. Rivera was a native of Glen Elder, Kan., and resided in California 57 years. She had been a resident of La Habra six years, coming here from San Gabriel Valley.

Death 1963, Robert Augusta Brown, son of Charlotte Louise Wentz, daughter of Conrad Wentz and Scharlotte Mader/Morter Wentz

Obituary Robert Augusta Brown

Robert A. Brown, 75, resident of Skagit County for the past 35 years, died Sunday evening in a Sedro-Woolley Hospital. Funeral Services will be held today (Thursday) at 2 p.m. from the Hulbush Funeral Home with interment to follow in the Bow Cemetery, Bow, Skagit County, Washington.

Mr. Brown was born February 9, 1888, Kingston, Kansas, and came to Washington in 1928. He had farmed for many years in the Bow and Alger areas. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Lottie Jenkins, Seattle, Mrs. Loretta Tompson and Mrs. Lorene Walker, both of Oregon, Mrs. Bonita Gillen Seattle, and Mrs. Juanita Bonds, Burlington; two sons, Ray of Burlington and Edward of Conway. Also surviving is one half-sister, Mrs. Mabel Dudey, Nebraska; 16 grandchildren; and one great grand-child.

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Robert Wentz's birthplace of Wakarusa, Shawnee County, KS, formerly known as Kingston, Shawnee County, KS, was located in the township of Williamsport and the Wakarusa River, a depot along the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe R. R. Kingston, established in 1858, was located a few miles south of Topeka, KS, and served as a farm shipping point for the area.

Death 1969, Hannah Wentz Family, Daughter "Maggie" Margaret Ann Ailers Zeitz St Clair daughter, Irene Mae Zeitz
from Cousin Troy

Obituary Irene Mae Zeitz White

Death 1971, Hannah Wentz Family, Daughter Lena Mary Ailers Anderson
from Cousin Daugherty

Obituary Lena Mary Anderson, Yakima Herald Republic, April 27, 1971

Mrs. Lena M. Anderson, Shaw & Sons Funeral Home

Mrs. Lena Mary Anderson, 85, formerly of 716 S. 7th St., died this morning in Crescent house Nursing Home.

Mrs. Anderson was born in Osborne County, Kansas and came to Yakima 46 years ago. She was a member of the Stone Church Assembly of God.

Survivors include two sons. John A. Anderson of Yakima and Vernon Anderson of Omak; two daughters, Mrs. Edith Fuller and Mrs. Gertrude Lewis, both of Noti, Oregon; 12 grandchildren and several great-granchildren.

Death 1972, Hannah Wentz Family, Son George William Ailers, Daughter Goldie Mae Ailers Matthews
from Cousin Daugherty

Obituary Goldie Mae Ailers Matthews

The Coeur d' Alene News Press, Idaho

Goldie Mae Matthews, Hayden Lake, died Sunday at Kootenia Memorial Hospital after an extended illness.

She was born March 13, 1918 in Salina, Kansas. She came to this locality in 1950 from Vancouver, WA and was employed 1 1/2 years at Coeur d' Alene Homes as a nurse's aid.

Survivors include her husband, Robert J. at home. They were married Dec 15, 1951 at Coeur d' Alene. Other survivors are 1 son, at home; 2 daughters, one in Renton, WA and one at home; 2 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews; 2 sisters, "Dolly" Elmeda Hood, Vancouver, WA and Mrs. Sylvia Searls, Mesa, AZ; 2 brothers, William and Robert Ailers, both of Salina, Kansas.

Goldie Mae Matthews, 54, died at her home, Hayden Lake, ID, November 26, 1972. The funeral service will be in English, Funeral Chapel at 11:00, Nov 30 with The Rev. J. G. Wapstra officiating. Burial will be at Forrest Cemetery

Death 1974, Hannah Wentz Family, Son George William Ailers, Daughter Sylvia E. Ailers Searls
from Cousin Daugherty

Obituary Sylvia E. Ailers Searls

Mesa, AZ - Services for Sylvia E. Searls, 64, a part-time nurse's aide at Golden Mesa Nursing Center, will be at 2 pm. Thursday in Larry C. Melcher Mortuary, 6625 E. Apache Trail.Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery.

Mrs. Searls, of 224 N. 65th St., died Monday in Mesa Lutheran Hospital. Born in Osborn, TX, she came to Tucson four years ago from Junction City, KS, and lived the past two years in Mesa. She was amember of the Eagles Auxiliary in Junction City. A retired Civil Service employee, she was former secretary to the U. S. Army quartermaster at Ft. Riley, Kansas.

Survivors include her husband, and son of Hoisington, KS; a daughter of Pullman, WA; two brothers and a sister out of state; and six grandchildren.

Sylvia Searls, died Jan 15, 1974, Mesa, AZ. Buried Mountain View Memorial Gardens, 7900 E. Main St, Mesa, AZ, 85207, 408-832-2850. Melcher Mortuaries, 6625 E. Apache Trail.

Death 1976 Caroline Carrie Wentz Hohner Stumme Cornelius' Son
from Cousin Daugherty and Cousin Nichols

Obituary Dick Conrad Cornelius

Dick Conrad Cornelius, 73, 691 E. 200 N.,Provo, died Feb 23, 1976, at Utah Valley Hospital, of heart failure.

He was born June 5, 1902, in Hastings, NE, a son of Meent and Carrie Cornelius. He married Margaret Fox in 1921, and they were later divorced. He married Ellie Davis on February 14, 1942 in Provo.

Mr. Cornelius was a steward of the Provo BPO Elks Lodge 849.

Mr. Cornelius received his education in NE schools, and lived in Hastings where he was employed in the manufacturing of tents and awnings. He moved to Reno, NV in 1940 and to Provo in 1941.

Mr. Cornelius operated a canvas shope and worked at Geneva Steel during its construction. For 2o years he was a steward at the Elks Lodge, and had been a member of the lodge since 1942.

He had been a member of the Eagles Lodge since 1942 and in Provo was a paid up life member and had served as president. He had also been an Eagle Trustee prior to his death. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church.

Survivors include his widow, two sons, Gene C. Cornelius, Springville. Marvin R. Cornelius, Ridgecrest, CA, five daughters, Mrs. Harold (Caroline) Wisker, Amarillo, TX, Mrs. Beryl (Evelyn) Piel, Greeley, CO, Mrs. Mary Wilson, Provo, UT, Mrs. Dick (Rosa) Archer, Denver, CO, Mrs. David (Laura) Ervin, Las Lunas, NM, two step-daughters, Mrs. Ted (Irene) Davis, and Mrs. Ray (Betty) Richins, both of Orem, 57 grandchildren, and 39 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Friday at 11 am, Berg Drawing Room in Chapel in Provo, where friends may call Thursday from 6 to 8 pm, or Friday prior to services. Burial will be in Provo City Cemetery.

Death 1981, Hannah Wentz family, Daughter Caroline Carrie Ailers Bliss Anderson's daughter, Laura Bliss Casteel
from Cousin Troy

Information pulled from death certificate

Death Cerebral Hemorrhage and Atherosclerosis, July 10, 1981, Laura Beatrice Casteel, Rogue Valley Hospital, Medford, Jackson County, OR, age 75, born September 20, 1905, Kansas. Widow of Leonard C. Casteel, a resident of Pittsburgh, Contra Costa County, CA was interred Crown Hill Cemetery, Denver, CO; informant daughter Mary L. Bollinger.

Death 1985, Hannah Wentz family, Daughter Caroline Carrie Ailers Bliss Anderson and Son-in-law Joseph E. Anderson, son Byron O. Anderson
from Cousin Troy

Obituary Feb 1985, Byron O. Anderson

Denver, Husband of Mildred Anderson, father of Don Anderson, Denver and Jim Anderson, Lakewood; brother of Theodore Anderson, San Mateo, CA, Dewey Carlin, Naoma, KS, Maude Bandy, OR and Rosalie Woney, penny, Westminster, brother-in-law of Walt Eastin, Seibert, CO also 6 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Services Friday 2pm Crist Highland Chapel. Interment Highland Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.

From Cousin Schmidt at the time of death of Byron A. Anderson, of the 6 grandchildren mentioned in the obituary, 4 granddaughters and 2 grandsons, there were also 7 surviving great grandchildren, 3 grt granddaughters and 4 grt grandsons.

Death 1990, John Conrad Wentz Family, Son Ralph Edward Wentz

Alternative obituary pulled from death notice of Ralph E. Wentz.

Ralph E. Wentz born March 4, 1910 in Marquette, Hamilton Co., NE, died April 3, 1990, Atchison, Atchison Co., KS, zip code 66002. Ralph E. Wentz SSN was issued in the state of KS, prior to 1951, and not NE.

Death 1990, Hannah Wentz Family, Son George William Ailers, Son Robert Rodney Ailers
from Cousin Daugherty

Obituary Robert Rodney Ailers

The Columbian, Wednesday, December 5, 1990, Page A3, Vancouver, WA

Robert Rodney Ailers, who had lived in the area since 1981, died at home Monday, Dec 3. He was 66. Mr. Ailers had worked as a landscaper and yard maintenance person. He was born June 11, 1924, in Salina, Kansas. He was a veteran of Word War II and the Korean War.

Survivors include one sister, "Dolly" Elmeda Hood of Vancouver, WA, and a fried J. Bushyhead of Salina, KS.

A graveside service will be at 1 pm, Friday at Evergeen Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Memorial Gardens Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1101 N. E. 112th, Vancouver, Washington, 1-360-892-6060.

Robert Rodney Ailers, died December 3, 1990, grave location, Space #1, Lot #505, Arlington, West, Vancouver, WA

Death 1992, Hannah Wentz Family, Daughter Lena Mary Ailers Anderson, Daughter Gertrude E. Anderson Lewis
from Cousin Daugherty

Obituary Gertrude E. Anderson Lewis

Gertrude E. Lewis, 76, died Thursday, July 23, 1992. She was born in Seibert, Colorado and had been a Tacoma resident for 17 years. Mrs. Lewis was a member of the Faith Chapel.

Survivors include her husband Clifford H. Lewis, Tacoma, WA, daughter in Yakima, WA, son in Yakima, Wa, son in Grants Pass, OR, daughter Mt. Rushmore, SD; brothers Vernon Anderson, Westport, WA, "Jack" John A. Anderson, Yakima, WA, sister Edith Fuller, Springfield, OR; 16 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, July 29 at 1 pm in the New Tacoma Cemetery. Arrangements by Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home (564-1311).

Death 1994, Hannah Wentz Family, Son George William Ailers, Daughter "Dolly" Elmeda Ailers Hood
from Cousin Daugherty

Obituary Elmeda Ailers Hood

The Columbian, Wednesday, September 21, 1994, Vancouver,WA

A resident of the area since 1943, Elmeda "Dolly" Hood, 80, died at home Sunday, Seot 18, 1994.

Mrs. Hood was born Aug 13, 1914 in Salina, Kansas. She worked as a dietician for the old Barnes Veterans Hospital and then worked as a welder in the shipyards during World War II. She was a member of Glad Tidings Church and enjoyed crafts and gardening.

Her husband, Frank, died in 1976. She is survived by a daughter L. Reed of Ariel; four grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

A funeral will begin at 10:30 am Saturday at Glad Tidings church followed by burial in Evergreen.

Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1101 N. E. 112th, Vancouver, Washington, 1-360-892-6060.

Frank Hood, died July 25, 1976, grave location, Space #1 Lot #209, Garden of Flowers, Vancouver, WA

Elmeda Hood, died September 18, 1994, grave location, Space #2, Lot #209, Garden of Flowers, Vancouver, WA

Elmeda Hood, died September 18, 1994, grave location, Space #2, Lot #209, Garden of Flowers, Vancouver, WA

Death 1996, Hannah Wentz family, Daughter Caroline Carrie Ailers Bliss Anderson and Son-in-law Joseph E. Anderson, son Byron O. Anderson and daughter-in-law Mildred Anderson
from Cousin Troy

Obituary 1996, Mildred Anderson

Denver; mother of Donald & Jim(Van Etta) both of Lakewood; daughter of Emma NcCall, Woodston, KS; also survived by 3 brothers, 2 sisters, 6 grandchildren. Visitation, Sun, Highland Mortuary. Service; Mon, 1 pm, Highland Chapel. Interment, Highland Cemetery, I-25 and 104th Ave.

From Cousin Schmidt at the time of death of Mildred Anderson, of the 6 grandchildren mentioned in the obituary, 4 granddaughters and 2 grandsons, there were also 7 surviving great grandchildren, 3 grt granddaughters and 4 grt grandsons.

Death 1997, Hannah Wentz Family, Daughter Lena Mary Ailers Anderson, Daughter Edith Mabel Anderson Fuller
from Cousin Daugherty

Obituary Edith Mabel Anderson Fuller, Eugene Register Guard, Oregon, February 7, 1997, Page 5B

Edith Fuller, Springfield - The funeral will be held Feb 10 for Edith Mabel Fuller of Springfield, who died February 4 of age-related causes. She was 88.

She was born June 26, 1908, Seibert, Colorado, to James and Lena Anderson.

She married C. P. Fuller in Reno, Nevada in 1959. He died in 1983.

Fuller lived in the Springfield area since 1943.

She was a homemaker and enjoyed baking, cross stitching, sewing, quilting and church activities.

She was a member of the Bethel Assembly of God Church in Springfield.

Survivors include four daughters, one living in Springfield, one living San Jose, California, one living Oregon City, and one living in Green Valley, Arizona; two brothers, Jack Anderson of Yakima, Washington and Vernon Anderson of Rochester, Washington; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

Three sons, James, Leslie and Paul Cox, and a daughter, Lois Phelps, died previously. Her second husband, Clarence Cox, died in July 1987.

Monday's funeral will be held at 1 pm at the Bethel Assembly of God Church in Springfield, with burial at Lane Memorial Garden in Eugene.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Bethel Assembly of God Church.

Lane Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is in cahrge of arrangements.

Death 1997, Mary A. (Arbutis) Wentz Lair, Daughter of John Conrad Wentz and Cecilia Tylee Wentz

Obituary Mary A. Lair, Honolulu Star-Bulletin, October 21, 1997

Mary A. Wentz Lair, 84, of Makaha, Honolulu County, Hawaii, formerly of Portland, OR, died October 9, 1997 in Queen's Hospital. Born September 30, 1913 in Vermillion, Marshall Co., KS, she is survived by daughters, a living Goff, a living Johnson and a living Larkin-Battles; siblings Dora Buchanan, Margaret Thummel, Ida Wadham, Cora Henley and George Wentz; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Mary A. Lair resided in Waianae, Honolulu Co., Hawaii. Memorial services were held Kaula‘ili Road, Makaha, Honolulu County, HI.

Death 1994, Gary George Wentz, son of George Washington Wentz and grandson of John Conrad Wentz and Cecilia Tylee Wentz

Alternative obituary pulled from death notice

Gary G.(George) Wentz, last residence zip code 92376, Rialto, San Bernardino Co., CA, born Feb 29, 1940, died Mar 14, 1994, State SSN issued, MO, prior to 1955, prior residence Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO.

Gary George Wentz, age 21, born Feb 29, 1940, marriage date Jul 29, 1961, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, marriage county Jackson, spouse Sharon Kay Neaves, age 19, born 1942.

Death 1998, Mary Wentz Family, Daughter Leona C. Rupeka Bauer Luedtke Krueger's Daughter, Ella Luedtke Fehlhaber
from Cousin Rogers

Obituary, Ella Fehlhaber, Wausau Daily Herald, June 29, 1998

Ella Fehlhaber, 95, formerly of 1240 Merrill Ave., Wausau, died Saturday, June 27, 1998, at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau.

She was born March 25, 1903, in Wausau, daughter of the late William and Leona (Bauer) Luedtke. She married Arnold Fehlhaber in 1920. He preceded her in death in 1967.

Ella and her husband farmed in the town of Berlin and moved to Wausau in 1945.

Survivors include one son, Walter Fehlhaber, Milwaukee; 32 grandchildren, 73 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; a son-in-law, Wilbert Dahlke, Wausau; and a daughter-in-law, Joyce Fehlhaber, Wausau. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Mildred Dahlke, and Evelyn Wienke; three sons, Clarence, Lawrence and Raymond Fehlhaber; one grandson, Stanley Fehlhaber; four brothers, August, George, William, and Walter Luedtke; one half brother, Gust Krueger; and one half sister, Lena Lepak.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 30, 1998, at the First English Lutheran Church, Wausau. Burial will be in the Friedenshain Cemetery, Town of Berlin Peterson Funeral Home, Wausau, is in charge of arrangements.

Death 1998, Mary Wentz Family, Daughter Leona C. Rupeka Bauer Luedtke Krueger's daughter, Ella Luedtke Fehlhaber's son, Walter "Wally" Fehlhaber
from Cousin Rogers

Obituary, Walter "Wally" Fehlhaber, Wausau Daily Herald Thursday, October 1, 1998

Walter "Wally" Fehlhaber, 75 South Milwaukee, formerly of Wausau, died Wednesday, Sept. 30, 1998, in Milwaukee.

He worked at Curtis Co. In Wausau. Later he moved to Milwaukee, working for Bucyrus Erie Co., retiring in 1985.

Survivors include two daughters, Mary (Tom) Pivonkia and Sharon (Richard) Matthews, all of Cudahy; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Zion Lutheran Church, 2300 Ninth Ave., South Milwaukee. Molthen-Bell Funeral Home, South Milwaukee, is in charge of arrangements.

A photo of Wally was included in the original newspaper obituary.

Death 1999, Hannah Wentz Family, Daughter Lena Mary Ailers Anderson, Son John A. Anderson
from Cousin Daugherty

Obituary John A. Anderson, 4C, Friday, February 5, 1999

John A. Anderson, 88, of Sunnyside died Wednesday at Yakima Convalescent Center

Mr. Anderson was born in Sacramento, California, and lived in Colorado and Montana before moving to Yakima in 1926. He worked as a barber and was an agent for Farmers Insurance Group for many years in the Harrah area and also owned and operated Harrah Drive-Inn.

Survivors include his wife of Yakima; a son of White Swan; a daughter of Yakima, five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

There will be a graveside service at 11am Monday at Terrace heights Memorial Park. Those wishing to attend may meet at the grave.

Death 1999, Hannah Wentz Family, Daughter Lena Mary Ailers Anderson, Son Alfred Vern Anderson
from Cousin Daugherty

Obituary Alfred V. Anderson, The Olympian, Monday, June 8, 1999, page C2

Alfred "Vern" Anderson, 80, a resident of Rochester for four years, died of acute myelogenous leukemia Sunday, May 24, 1998 in Capital Medical Center, Olympia.

He was born Nov. 18, 1917 in Seibert, Colo. to James C. and Lena Ailers Anderson.

He married Alice Marie Pitzer on Sept. 9, 1944 in Seattle, Wa.

Mr. Anderson worked for Todd Shipyard during WWII. From 1951 to 198l, he worked for J. Herbert Bates Lumber Co. in Wallowa, Oregon. He then worked for Crown Zellerback Lumber Co., Omak until his retirement in 1982.

He was a member of Eagles, Elks, and Oddfellows in Omak and Wallowa, Oregon.

An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. He was a mechanic and carpenter. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Mr. Anderson is survived by his wife of Rochester; two sons of Tacoma, WA; a brother, John A. Anderson, Yakima. Four grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A family gathering will be held at a later date. The family suggests Memorials donations be made to Charity of choice. Arrangements are by American Funeral Directors, Olympia.

Death 2000, Hannah Wentz Family, Son George William Ailers, Daughter Goldie Mae Ailers Pihl Matthews' husband, Robert "Bob" J. Matthews
from Cousin Daugherty

Obituary, Robert Matthews, 82

Robert "Bob" J. Matthews, age 82 of Post Falls, ID died Saturday, May 13, 2000 in Post Falls. He was born on January 2, 1918 in Carlton, Kansas to John and Clara (Falen)Matthews. He was raised in Kansas and at the age of 17 he began working for the Civil Conservation Corp. He came to the Blackfoot area of Southern Idaho looking for work and he met Bernice Large. They were married in Blackfoot and moved to Northern Idaho. Bob began working for Potlatch as a tug boat operator and debarker operator. In 1949, Bob was divorced from Bernice. He married Goldie (Ailers)Pihl who preceded him in death in the early 1970's. He worked for Potlatch for 33 years, retiring in 1981. He was a member of the Elks for several years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, flying and carpentry. He is survived by one son in Absarokee, MT, one son of Post Falls, ID, one sone of Coos Bay, OR, and one son of Coeur d'Alene, ID; daughters, one daughter of Absarokee, MT, and one daughter of Coeur d'Alene, ID; brothers, one brother of Post Falls, ID, and one brother of Perry, KS; sisters, one sister of San Jose, CA, one sister of Harrington, KS, and one sister of Overbrook, KS; 16 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Ralph and Richard and his son, Johnny.

A funeral service will be at 11:00 am on Thursday, May 18, 2000 at the Yates Funeral Home, Coeur d'Alene Chapel with Pastor Jack O'Neal officiating. Yates Funeral Home, Coeur d'Alene is in charge of arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1111 South Orchard #234, Boise, ID 83705.

Death 2002, Hannah Wentz Family, Daughter Caroline Carrie Ailers Bliss' daughter, Laura Bliss Casteel
Laura Bliss Casteel's daughter, Mary L. Casteel Bollinger
Mary L. Casteel Bollinger's son

Obituary, David Bruce Bollinger, The Fresno Bee, CA, Nov 2002
from Cousin Troy

Arrangements for David B. Bollinger, 52, of Porterville are under the direction of Whitehurst Loyd Funeral Service. Mr. Bollinger, superintendent of landscaping for the city of Pittsburg, died Saturday. Visitation will be from 1 to 7 p.m. today at Whitehurst Loyd Chapel. Remembrances may be sent to Safe One, 680 Prospect, Porterville, CA.

Death 2005, Hannah Wentz Family, Daughter "Maggie" Margaret Ann Ailers Zeitz St Clair daughter, Irene Mae Zeitz White husband, Wellington W. White
from Cousin Troy

Obituary Wellington W. White Feb 2005

Wellington W. "Whitey" White passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Tuesday, February 22, 2005. Predeceased by his beautiful and beloved wife, Iren Mae Zeitz White, his parents William Wellington White and Katherine Marie White, and his sister Winona White Neuman. Father of Wayne W. White, Wilda W. White, Wendy W. White Moylen, Weston W. White and Wynette W. White Bouchard. Brother of Waunita W. White Brown and Warreen W. White Kakua.

A native of Green Bay, Wisconsin and a resident of Sacramento and Citrus Heights since 1945. Deceased at age 84.

Entombment, St. Mary's Cemetery.

Death 2005, Caroline "Carrie" Wentz Family, Grandson Charles A. Stumme, son of August Stumme Jr.

Obituary Charles A. Stumme, Beatrice, Nebraska, August 20, 2005

Charles A. Stumme, 76 years of age, of Beatrice, Nebraska died at the Beatrice Good Samaritan Center on Saturday afternoon, August 20, 2005. He was born on April 24, 1929 at Hastings, Nebraska and attended school in Hastings. He married Inez Uhrmacher on May 1, 1949 at Hastings, Nebraska and moved to Beatrice in the early 1960's from Missouri. He was employed for Keebler Company as a salesman for 35 years, retiring in 1991. He was a past member of the First St. Paul Lutheran Church of Hastings, Nebraska. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church of Beatrice, Nebraska where he had served as an usher. He was also a member of the Sons of American Legion and Aerie #531 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He enjoyed his grandchildren, fishing and traveling.

Survivors include his wife, Inez of Beatrice, Nebraska. Two sons, LeRoy Stumme and his wife Nancy of Kearney, Nebraska and David Stumme of Phoenix, Arizona. One daughter, Peggy Crawford and her husband Jac of Beatrice, Nebraska. Four grandchildren, Michael, Alexis, and Jeffrey Stumme and Christopher Crawford. One great-grandchild, Jordan Stumme. One brother, Clifford Stumme of Phoenix, Arizona. Several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents August and Johanna Stekker Stumme, two brothers Henry and Arnold Stumme and a sister-in-law, Joyce Stumme.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday morning, August 24, 2005 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 9th and Elk Street, Beatrice, Nebraska with Pastor Art Grimm officiating. Burial will be in the Evergreen Home Cemetery of Beatrice, Nebraska. A family prayer service will be held at 10:15 A.M. on Wednesday morning in the Lenz Room of the church. A memorial has been established to the family's choice with Vernon and Evelyn Meints in charge. The body will lie in state at the Fox Funeral Home of Beatrice, Nebraska until 9:00 P.M. Tuesday evening and at the church on Wednesday one hour preceding the services. Fox Funeral Home of Beatrice, Nebraska in charge of arrangements.

Death 2006, John Conrad Wentz Family, Daughter Margaret P. (Pearl) Thummel

Alternative obituary pulled from death notice of Margaret P. Wentz Thummel.

Margaret Pearl Wentz born November 4, 1915, Vermillion, Marshall Co., KS, daughter of John Conrad Wentz and Cecilia Tylee Wentz, married Joseph Theodore Thummel, the son of Joseph Thummel and Anna Marie Simeon of Downs, Osborne Co., KS. Margaret Pearl Wentz Thummel's husband, Joseph Theodore Thummel, died April 2, 1998, Atchison, Atchison Co., KS. Margaret P. (Pearl) Thummel died June 13, 2006, Atchison, Atchison Co., KS, zip code 66002.

Death 2006, John Conrad Wentz Family, Daughter Dora Louise Wentz Buchanan.

Alternative obituary pulled from death notice of Dora Louise Wentz Buchanan.

Dora Louise Wentz Buchanan born July 28, 1903 NE, died November 29, 2006, Atchison, Atchison Co., KS, zip code 66002. Dora L. Buchanan SSN was issued in the state of OK, prior to 1951, and not NE.

Dora Louise Wentz Buchanan, first wife of John Sweat, second wife of Hume Buchanan, born Jul 28, 1903, died November 29, 2006, in Atchison, Atchison Co., KS. Dora Louise Buchanan is buried in Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., KS.

Death 2007, John Conrad Wentz Family, Son George Washington Wentz, Daughter, Donna Jean Adams
from Cousin Biswell

Obituary of Donna Jean Adams, Salina Journal, Kansas

Donna Jean Adams, 78, Salina, formerly of Delphos, died April 10, 2007.

Mrs. Adams was born Donna Jean Wentz on Feb. 15, 1929, in Glen Elder. She was a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Everett, in 1982; an infant daughter, Janet Adams, and a grandson.

Survivors include a son Richard Casey of Topeka; and a granddaughter.

A private graveside service will be in Delphos Cemetery.

There will be no visitation. Sheilds Funeral Home, 405 Argyle, Minneapolis, Ks 67467, is handling the arrangements.

Shields Funeral Home, Minneapolis, KS

Donna Jean Adams, the daughter of George and May Wentz, was born February 15, 1929 at Glen Elder. She passed away on April 10, 2007 at Salina.

Survivors include a son Richard Casey of Topeka.

A private graveside service was held April 24 at the Delphos Cemetery.

Death 2008, Rebecca Wentz, daughter of Conrad Wentz and Scharlotte Mader/Morter Wentz, daughter Minnie Little Dye's son, Gordon Drew Dye
from Cousin Rogers and Cousin Dye

Obituary Gordon Drew Dye, San Diego Union-Tribune 2/19/2008

Gordon Drew Dye, February 7, 1925 - February 3, 2008

Gordon Drew Dye, 82, of National City died Feb. 3. He was born in California and was a truck driver. He was a member of Teamsters Local 36 and First United Methodist Church of National City.

Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, First United Methodist Church of National City, 242 E. Eighth St., National City. Arrangements: Greenwood Mortuary.

Gordon Drew Dye Memorial

Gordon Drew Dye, Feb. 7, 1925 to Feb. 3, 2008. Gordon is the descendant of the pioneer family Dye/Warnock of Ramona. He was born in Brawley, California, and lived his entire life in San Diego County. He was a member of Teamsters 36 and retired from Calmat. Gordon loved and enjoyed his family and friends. Nothing pleased him more than family get-togethers, camping, boating, dune buggying and gardening. His dogs were always with him and he loved all animals. He was a long time member of the Methodist Church, Zoological Society and retired Teamsters. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, a daughter, and a son and many grandchildren. The Celebration of Life will be Saturday, February 23rd, at 10:30 a.m., at the First United Methodist Church of National City, 8th and C Street. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Helen Woodward Animal Center, 6461 El Apajo Rd., Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 or First United Methodist Church of National City. Arrangements Greenwood Mortuary.

Death 2008, George Washington Wentz, son of John Conrad Wentz

"Hello, It is with saddness of heart that I must write to inform you that George Washington Wentz passed away 16 April 2008. He was with family at the time of his passing. There was no suffering, and although we will miss him very much, we know that he is in a better place and that he is once again with his wife Henrietta Mae; his son Gary George; and his daughter Donna Jean. Laurie"

The son of John Conrad Wentz, George Washington Wentz, born Feb 22, 1912 in Cawker City, Mitchell Co., Kansas, died Apr 16, 2008 in MO.

George Washington Wentz married Henrietta Mae Warren, the daughter of Mahlon N. Warren and Essie Irene Gish of Downs, Osborne Co., KS. Henrietta was known as Mae to her family. Henrietta Mae Wentz was born January 22, 1911, Glen Elder, Mitchell Co., KS, and died April 28, 2002, Sunrise Beach, Camden Co., MO, burial Chapel Hill Cemetery in Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., Kansas

George Washington Wentz, moved his family from Mitchell and Osborne Counties, KS, to near the Lake of the Ozarks in 1995, moving there from Platte City, Missouri and South Kansas City, Missouri.

Condolences may be mailed to the Little Wentz Family site, williamverllittle@yahoo.com and will be forwarded to George's family.

Final arrangements for George Washington Wentz.
"Please let everyone know that we appreciate all of the thoughts from all of our "cousins." You are all in our thoughts and prayers each day. Your kindness is awesome! George Washington Wentz was cremated with a small memorial service for immediate family on the 21 April 2008. Interment of his ashes will be at a later date. He will be buried next to his wife at the Chapel Hill Cemetery in Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., Kansas. I will let everyone know of the when and where when the arrangements have been made. George was a great man, a wonderful father, grand-father, and great-grandfather, and he was as devoted to his friends as he was his family. We miss him dearly and think of him daily. Once again thank you for all of your wonderful words at this time in our life." The Wentz Family