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Imo Klinkerman, 94

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Written by Hillsboro Free Press Monday, 25 February 2008 03:00

Imo M. Klinkerman, 94, homemaker, retired teacher and World Book representative, died Feb. 23 at Heartland Haven Home Plus in Inman.

A graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. Feb. 27 at Canton Township Cemetery with pastor Les Cantrell presiding. A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church with Cantrell and Carri Carlson presiding.

Visitation with the family present will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 26 at Olson’s Mortuary in Canton.

She was born Sept. 9, 1913, to Aben and Elsie (Tinsley) Peterson south of Canton. On Aug. 17, 1937, she was married to Glen D. Klinkerman, who predeceased her in 2006.

She is survived by two daughters, Myrna and Norman Schmidt of Inman, and Kala and William Nickel of Hillsboro; two...

Obituaries posted Feb. 19, 2007

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Written by Staff Tuesday, 19 February 2008 08:54

Jack Grosse, 68

Jack LaVern Grosse, 68, construction company owner from Peabody, died Feb. 19 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita.

The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 22, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 212 E. Division. Burial will be at Prairie Lawn Cemetery. The family will greet friends and relatives from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Baker Funeral Home in Peabody.

He was born Jan. 28, 1940, in Hillsboro to Kenneth L. and Martha Bernhardt Grosse. On July 21, 1962, he was married to Sharon K. Shepherd, who survives in Peabody.

He is also survived a daughter, Julia Kay Ensminger, and two granddaughters, Taylor and McKenzie Ensminger.

A memorial has been established for the Peabody-Burns...

Lester Schmidt, 76

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Written by Hillsboro Free Press Monday, 18 February 2008 07:16

Lester F. Schmidt, 76, farmer, died Feb. 17 at Bethesda Home in Goessel.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Feb. 21 at Alexanderwohl Mennonite Church in Goessel. Burial will be prior to the service at 10 a.m.

Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20 at Miller Funeral Home, 303 Main, Goessel, with family present from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

On Sept. 12, 1951, he was married to his high school sweetheart, Esther Boese, who survives.

He is also survived by four daughters, Gail and Harry Lauri of Olathe, Barbara and Tom Van Slyke of Manhattan, Debbie and Dave Schrag of Goessel, Joann and Dave Adams of Benbrook, Texas; a brother, Randolph Schmidt; two sisters, Alda Wedel and Sophie Brown; and eight grandchildren.

Memorial funds...

Paul Quiring, 90

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Written by Hillsboro Free Press Monday, 18 February 2008 03:25

Paul D. Quiring, 90, teacher and administrator, died Feb. 15 at Schowalter Villa in Hesston.

The funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19 at Schowalter Villa Chapel. A private family burial will take place.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19 at the Schowalter Villa Chapel, with family present from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

He was born Jan. 17, 1918, to Peter and Sarah (Duerksen) Quiring in Freeman, S.D. On Aug. 18, 1940, he was married to Mildred Quiring, who survives in Hesston.

He is also survived by a son, Dwight Quiring of Kansas City, Mo.; two daughters, Gloria Jean Briet of Denver, Colo., and Margaret Ann Wester of Pasadena, Calif.; brothers, Ralph Quiring of North Newton and Herbert Quiring of Sedalia...

Magdalene Diener, 94

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Written by Hillsboro Free Press Monday, 18 February 2008 03:16

Magdalene Diener, 94, homemaker, died Feb. 17 at Bethesda Home in Goessel.

The funeral will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19 at Spring Valley Mennonite Church, rural Canton. A private family burial will be held.

She was born Oct. 11, 1913, to Gerhard and Marie Wiebe in Whitewater. On March 28, 1945, she was married to Charles L. Diener, who predeceased her.

She is survived by a son, Daniel and Christine Diener of Goshen, Ind.; three daughters, Ida and Rod Huebert of Moundridge, Ruby and Gary Moore of Newton, and Gladys and David King of Morton, Ill.; eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

A memorial fund has been established with Mennonite Mission Network , or to a charity of choice....