All Obituaries

LINCOLN Our Savior Jesus Christ has destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light through the Gospel. Let us remember with thanksgiving what God has done through his servant, Joshua. Joshua Justin Haesemeyer was born in Fort Collins, Colorado to parents Larry and Linda Haesemeyer. He was reborn as a child of God in the waters of Holy Baptism as an infant. On April 15, 1984 he was confirmed in the Christian faith and was fed the life-giving body and blood of Jesus. He was united...

LINCOLN   Elmer G. Behrens, 86, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at his home in Lincoln, KS. He was born February 18, 1935, in Lincoln, to Frank and Hilda (Choitz) Behrens.   Elmer married Shirley Ann Lyne in Ellsworth on April 23, 1967. He also served in the United States Army during the Korean War.   Elmer is survived by his sons, Tim Behrens of Kensington, KS, Christopher Behrens (Erin) of Lincoln, Frank Behrens of Lincoln, and Andrew Behrens of Lincoln;...

LINCOLN Jerry Clark Hollis, 77, of Lincoln, KS passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021, surrounded by family.  Jerry was born May 22, 1944, in Lincoln, KS to Dorothea (Eslinger) and Leander Hollis.  He graduated from Hunter Rural High School in 1962.  After graduation, Jerry served in the Navy and was honorably discharged in 1965. On April 22, 1966, Jerry married Barbara Rippie in Sylvan Grove at the Presbyterian Church and to this union had a daughter, Sandy Turner and...

BARNARD, KS Ouida Merle Griffeth, 97, passed to the next phase of creation Tuesday, August 24, 2021, in Topeka, KS. She was born November 2, 1923, in Friona, TX to Vander Poole and (Annie) Ellen (Wright) Hodge. The Wright family were early settlers in this part of the Kansas Territory with Ouida’s grandfather being the first white child born in what is now Ottawa County on Pipe Creek. Her grandfather left home at an early age and became a cowboy in Texas. When his father passed, he...

LINCOLN Thelma Dimick Smith, 108, of Lincoln, KS passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at Ellsworth County Medical Center. Thelma was born on January 25, 1913 in Westfall, to George and Mary Dimick. She attended Keystone School until the 8th grade and then stayed at home until she was married. On April 15, 1933, she married Keith Smith in Lincoln, KS. They had two sons, Frank Ardell Smith and Stephen Nicholas Smith. Thelma and Keith lived in Westfall and raised their two sons. They...

LINCOLN Steven Edward Reser, 56, passed away August 18, 2021 at his home in Lincoln, KS. He was born January 30, 1965 in Sandusky, OH to Richard and Betty (Schaffer) Reser. Steven served in the United States Navy. He lived much of his life in California before moving to Lincoln. Steven enjoyed life to the fullest with his family and friends and worked very hard his whole life. He loved to watch NASCAR racing, all sports, movies, and of course, his LA Kings hockey. Steven is survived by...

HILL CITY, KS   Larry Erwin Burmeister, 77, passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at Andbe Home in Norton, KS. He was born August 27, 1943, in Ellsworth, KS to Erwin and Elvera (Steinhaus) Burmeister.   Larry was a longtime resident of the Wichita, KS area before moving to Hill City a few years ago. He enjoyed fishing, traveling, and eating ice cream and most importantly, he enjoyed spending time with his kids and grandkids.   Larry is survived by his daughter, Dorothy...

OSBORNE   Gary Cade Bliss, 81, passed away Monday, August 9, 2021, in Lincoln, KS. He was born November 30, 1939, in Osborne, KS to Nelvin and Winnifred (Cade) Bliss.   Gary was united in marriage to Bev Wheeler in 1965, and they were blessed with two children -- Scott and Kandi. He was later married to Lisette Garey in 2002, where he gained three stepdaughters -- Kelsey, Raegan, and Madison. They were married for 11 years.   Gary was a longtime resident of Osborne where...

LINCOLN   Elbert Dean Salsman, 74, passed away July 27, 2021 at his home in Lincoln, KS. He was born April 26, 1947 in Bolivar, MO to Dean and Leona (Kirk) Salsman.   Before moving to Lincoln, Elbert worked at a route driver for American Linen. He will be remembered by his family as an outdoorsman who loved to fish and hunt.   Elbert is survived by his sons, Justin Salsman of Manhattan, KS, Clayton Salsman of Jewell, KS, and Kenet Salsman of Kansas City, MO; grandchildren,...

LINCOLN   Doris Louise Elizabeth VonFange, 95, passed away Monday, April 6, 2020 in Salina. Due to the pandemic, a private graveside was held in April of 2020. The family would like to invite you to a celebration of life service at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 17, 2021 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, rural Lincoln County. Fellowship will follow. She was born February 7, 1925 in Lincoln to Wilhelm Gottlieb and Edietha Karoline Friederika (Strathmann) Aufdemberge.   Doris...