Wolf, Louis, Aug. 25, 1930- Oct. 17, 2014 Scottsbluff Star Herald Scottsbluff, Nebraska 25 Oct 2014 Louis Irvin Wolf, 84, passed away peacefully at home in Greeley, Colo., on Oct. 17, 2014. He was a third generation Coloradoan in a family that arrived in 1890 as Germans from Russia. Louis was born to Henry and Molly (Walters) Wolf on Aug. 25, 1930 in Milliken, Colo. and grew up in Johnstown. He graduated from Johnston High School in 1949 and attended the University of Colorado. Louis joined the US Air Force, and was honorably discharged in 1954 after service during the Korean conflict era, serving at bases in Denver, San Antonio, and Wichita. Following in his father’s footsteps, Louis pursued a career with Great Western Sugar that would span over 40 years before his retirement in 1993. He began as an electrician in Johnstown and received consistent promotions through the years, culminating with his position as Master Mechanic/Assistant Superintendent of the Greeley factory. Louis married Vivian Grinde in April 1956 in Scottsbluff, and eventually provided for a family of six children. He and Vivian moved the family six times across three states, finally settling in Greeley. Together they made each house a home. In his day he was an excellent water skier; avid hunter and fisherman; a supporter of wildlife conservation; an accordion player; enjoyed polka and Dutch-hops; and was a constant reader. Louis taught his children to be responsible and dedicated, to act with integrity and to always remember that “what is worth doing is worth doing well.” Louis is survived by children, Arthur Wolf (Holly) of Las Vegas, Nev., Cindy Kinlund (Bracken) of Greeley, Mary Walz (Gale) of St. Francis, Kan., Randi Wolf of Littleton, Colo., Nicholas Wolf of Greeley, and Barbara Chacon (Greg) of Longmont, Colo. Louis and Vivian have nine grandchildren, Montana (Kinlund) Mitchell, Emily Walz, Laurel (Kinlund) LaBonde, Amara Wolf, R.L. Walz, Andrew Wolf, Shelby Kinlund, Hali Wolf, and Michaela Wolf. Their first great-grandchild is on the way. Louis was preceded in death by his parents; older brother Henry, and younger brother Billy. His beloved wife of 58 years, Vivian, died 26 days previously on Sept. 21. A service for immediate family was held, and no additional services are planned. “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith” (2 Timothy 4:7) Memorial contributions may be made to the “High Plains Library District Foundation”, 2650 W. 29th Street, Greeley, CO, 80631 (970) 506-8582, or “The Nature Conservancy”, 2424 Spruce Street, Boulder, CO 80302 (303)442-2950.

The Center for Volga German Studies (http://cvgs.cu-portland.edu) has posted a number of newly discovered German Origins. Those most recently posted include: Albach<http://cvgs.cu-portland.edu/origins/a/albach_paulskaya.cfm> family that settled in Paulskaya & Breauregard Bauer<http://cvgs.cu-portland.edu/origins/b/bauer_doenhof.cfm> family that settled in Dönhof, Merkel, & Beideck Becker<http://cvgs.cu-portland.edu/origins/b/becker_dietel.cfm> family that settled in Dietel & Walter Bender<http://cvgs.cu-portland.edu/origins/b/bender_doenhof.cfm> family that settled in Dönhof Bonacker<http://cvgs.cu-portland.edu/origins/b/bonacker_paulskaya.cfm> family that settled in Paulskaya & Orlovskaya Brückmann<http://cvgs.cu-portland.edu/origins/b/brueckmann_koehler.cfm> family that settled in Köhler Dierlam<http://cvgs.cu-portland.edu/origins/d/dierlam_ernestinendorf.cfm> family that settled in Ernestinendorf & Biberstein Dortmann<http://cvgs.cu-portland.edu/origins/d/dortmann_kind.cfm> family that settled in Kind, Paulskaya, & Näb Eckler<http://cvgs.cu-portland.edu/origins/e/eckler_pfeifer.cfm> family that settled in Pfeifer Engel<http://cvgs.cu-portland.edu/origins/e/engel_beauregard.cfm> family that settled in Beauregard & Reinhard Fendel<http://cvgs.cu-portland.edu/origins/f/fendel_doenhof.cfm> family that settled in Dönhof Früauf<http://cvgs.cu-portland.edu/origins/f/frueauf_norka.cfm> family that settled in Norka Graf<http://cvgs.cu-portland.edu/origins/g/graf_schilling.cfm> family that settled in Schilling Harres<http://cvgs.cu-portland.edu/origins/h/harres_schilling.cfm> family that settled in Schilling Hederich<http://cvgs.cu-portland.edu/origins/h/hederich_hockerberg.cfm> family that settled in Orlovskaya, Hockerberg, & Hummel Hegele<http://cvgs.cu-portland.edu/origins/h/hegele_beideck.cfm> family that settled in Beideck & Yagodnaya Polyana Herber<http://cvgs.cu-portland.edu/origins/h/herber_kind.cfm> family that settled in Kind Hölz<http://cvgs.cu-portland.edu/origins/h/hoelz_frank.cfm> family that settled in Frank, Rosenheim, & Warenburg Horn<http://cvgs.cu-portland.edu/origins/h/horn_orlovskaya.cfm> family that settled in Orlovskaya & Hockerberg Jacobi<http://cvgs.cu-portland.edu/origins/j/jacobi_doenhof.cfm> family that settled in Dönhof & Frank Jäkel<http://cvgs.cu-portland.edu/origins/j/jaekel_beideck.cfm> family that settled in Beideck Junker<http://cvgs.cu-portland.edu/origins/j/junker_rohleder.cfm> family that settled in Rohleder & Herzog Kappes<http://cvgs.cu-portland.edu/origins/k/kappes_mariental.cfm> family that settled in Mariental Kexel<http://cvgs.cu-portland.edu/origins/k/kexel_boisroux.cfm> family that settled in Boisroux, Bettinger, Fischer, Hockerberg, & Kind Kildau / Kilthau<http://cvgs.cu-portland.edu/origins/k/kildau_kautz.cfm> family that settled in Kautz, Dietel, & Hussenbach Langolf<http://cvgs.cu-portland.edu/origins/l/langolf_kind.cfm> family that settled in Kind, Hummel, & Zürich Lichtenwald<http://cvgs.cu-portland.edu/origins/l/lichtenwald_doenhof.cfm> family that settled in Dönhof Maul<http://cvgs.cu-portland.edu/origins/m/maul_schilling.cfm> family that settled in Schilling Quin(d)t<http://cvgs.cu-portland.edu/origins/q/quindt_louis.cfm> family that settled in Louis Rau / Rauh<http://cvgs.cu-portland.edu/origins/r/rau_dobrinka.cfm> family that settled in Dobrinka Romeis<http://cvgs.cu-portland.edu/origins/r/romeis_norka.cfm> family that settled in Norka Simon (Georg Gottfried)<http://cvgs.cu-portland.edu/origins/s/simon2_dietel.cfm> family that settled in Dietel Simon (Johann Georg)<http://cvgs.cu-portland.edu/origins/s/simon1_dietel.cfm> family that settled in Dietel Strohmann<http://cvgs.cu-portland.edu/origins/s/strohmann_dietel.cfm> family that settled in Dietel Please direct any questions to me. Thank you! .................Brent................. Dr. Brent Mai, Dean of Libraries Director, Center for Volga German Studies Concordia University Portland, Oregon

Internment Centenary Commemoration @ Saskatchewan Railway MuseumOct 28 @ 10:00 amInternment Centenary CommemorationThe Saskatchewan German Council has partnered with the Ukrainian Canadian Congress – Saskatchewan Provincial Council for a project to commemorate Canada’s First National Internment Operation. On Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at 11 a.m. a ceremony will take place at the Eaton Internment Camp Site (located at the Saskatchewan Railway Museum on Highway 60).During the First Wold War, some 8,579 so-called enemy aliens — nationals of countries at war with Canada — were interned as prisoners of war by the Government of Canada under the War Measures Act (1914). The immigrant settlers were sent to internment camps where they would work on public and private projects. Toward the end of the War however, the majority of internees were conditionally released to industry, the result of a growing labour shortage in the country. This led to some camps being either dismantled or consolidated and internees relocated.On October 28, 2014, the Ukrainian Canadian Congress – Saskatchewan Provincial Council and the Saskatchewan German Council will dedicate a plaque to mark the Centenary of Canada’s First National Internment Operations as well as to increase awareness of this tragic period in Canada’s history in memory of those who were so unjustly treated.

Hauf, William “Willie”, July 26, 1926- October 20, 2014 Sheridan Press Sheridan, Wyoming 22 Oct 2014 William “Willie” Hauf, 88, of Sheridan, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2014, at the Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Willie was born on July 26, 1926, in Burley, ID to parents William and Mary (Bauer) Hauf. He was a WWII Veteran with a Purple Heart. He was a loving father to his children, Cynthia L. Joy and David A. Hauf and a devoted husband for 47 years to Lola (Holloway) Hauf. Willie was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mary, his wife, Lola, siblings; Fred Hauf, Elizabeth Lofing, and Hilda Aagenes. He is survived by his children; Cynthia and David, grandchildren; Charity Purse of Campbell, CA, Matt Joy of Santa Clara, CA, Amy Brown of Sacramento, CA, great grandchildren; Benjamin Purse, Elliot Purse, Leila Brown, William Joy, Andrew Joy, and his siblings; Barbara Marosok, Ruben Hauf, Dorothy Frank, Lydia Brug and Frieda Wondra. Graveside Services with Military Honors will be held at 10:00 on Thursday, October 23, 2014, in the Sheridan Elks Memorial Cemetery with Pastor Doug Goodwin officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Parkinson,s Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, NY 10018. He will always be remembered by all those who loved him as a proud and independent man. Online condolences may be written at www.kanefuneral.com. Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Lind, Adam Wesley, July 22, 1978- Oct. 15, 2014 Scottsbluff Star Herald Scottsbluff, Nebraska 20 Oct 2014 Adam Wesley Lind, 36, formerly of Scottsbluff, passed away after a long courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014, at his home in Aurora, Neb. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 20, at the Mitchell Berean Church with Pastor Giles Armstrong officiating. Visitation will follow the service at the church, from 1-4 p.m. Monday afternoon, at Jones Mortuary in Mitchell followed by cremation. Memorials may be made in lieu of flowers to Madelin Lind C/O John Lind, 3001 Mirror Ave, Pueblo, CO 81004. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.jones-mortuary.com. Adam was born to John and Willene Lind on July 22, 1978 in Scottsbluff. He had one sibling, Travis. Adam’s best friend throughout life was Joe Sanchell of Lubbock, Texas. Adam graduated in Texas from Keller High School in 1996. He served in the Air Force working for the Intelligence Department, and received several commendations. He decided to make a career in the food industry, managing several restaurants, after being honorably discharged from the service. Adam loved Husker football and enjoyed fishing. His greatest achievements were his daughters, Madelin and Adriana. It didn’t matter what obstacles stood in Adam’s way, he would always find a way around them and kept a great sense of humor while trying to achieve his goals. Survivors include his daughters, Madelin Lind and Adriana Morgan; father, John C. (Jessica) Lind; mother, Willene Lind (Robert Van Bogelen); brother, Travis Lind; step-brother, Dillon Leto; step-sister, Ashely Blackburn; niece, Avery Lind; grandmothers, Rowena Lind and Wilma Stricker; beloved cat, Thunder; and numerous aunts, uncles, relatives, and friends. Preceding Adam in death were his grandfathers, Ralph John Lind, Sr. and Harry S. Stricker.

Frank, Elvera Katherine, Jan. 21, 1930-Oct. 12, 2014 The Tribune Greeley, Colorado 17 Oct 2014 Age: 84 Residence: Loveland Elvera “Via” Frank, 84, of Loveland died on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014, peacefully, at home with her family at her side. She was born on Jan. 21, 1930, to Henry and Katherine Zimmerman in Loveland. Her childhood was spent on the family farm off of Highway 402. Elvera attended school at the original Mountain View School and went on to graduate from Loveland High School which is now Bill Reed Middle School. After graduation, Via worked for attorneys, Cross & Christianson. Later she was employed at Tri-County Gas & Electric. In May 1948, Elvera married Harry Frank at the First Congregational Church. They farmed land east of Interstate 25 on Hwy 34 for many years and raised their four kids on that farm. Via spent many years helping on the farm, raising her chickens, ducks, peacocks and pheasants, keeping the books, hauling feed and doing whatever it took to keep things running. As kids grew up, she was also busy driving to piano and accordion lessons, football and baseball games, cheerleading, gymkhanas and of course the county fair. Harry and Via played softball in younger years and enjoyed bowling, golfing, and playing pool. They later went on group tours to Hawaii and Spain, as well as five family cruises. She always said “Thank goodness we did it before the Golden Years!” Elvera in survived by her sister, Virginia Horst of Loveland; one brother-in-law, Robert Frank of Holyoke, Colo., and sisters-in-law, Mildred Bunker of Greeley and Anneliese Zimmerman of Berthoud, Colo.; her children, Pamela Overmiller, Deborah Robbins and husband Dennis, Tom Frank and wife Sherri, all of Windsor, Colo., and Cindy Roorda and husband Larry of Naples, Fla. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Travis Overmiller and wife Diane, Stacy Wells and husband Chris, Dana Englehart and husband Scott, Tyler Robbins and fiancé Veronica, Matt Robbins and T.C. Robbins, all of Loveland, J.D. Frank and wife Tiffanie and Matt Frank of Windsor, Rock Roorda and Summer Roorda of Naples, Fla.; as well as eight great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Harry Frank; two brothers, Henry Zimmerman and Walter Zimmerman of Berthoud; one sister, Elnora Bernhardt of Loveland; brothers-in-law, Jake Kauffman, Adam Aschenbrenner, Elmer Frank, Martin Bunker, Bob Standage and Robert Horst; sisters-in-law, Hilda Kauffman, Irene Aschenbrenner, Ruby Standage, Nancy Frank and Bernice Frank. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, 2014, at First Congregational Church in Loveland. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Thursday at Kibbey Fishburn Funeral Home. Interment will take place at Loveland Burial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Pathways Hospice in care of Kibbey Fishburn Funeral Home. Friends may leave condolences for the family at www.kibbeyfishburn.com.

Minch, Eugene L. , Oct. 15, 1925- Oct. 13, 2014 Scottsbluff Star Herald Scottsbluff, Nebraska October 14th, 2014 Eugene L. Minch, 88, of Scottsbluff, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, Oct. 13, 2014 at Golden Living Center in Scottsbluff. A celebration of his life will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 17, at Zion Evangelical Church in Scottsbluff with Pastor Garry Schick and Pastor Andy Griess officiating. Inurnment will take place at Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff prior to the service. Memorials may be given in care of the family for a memorial to be established at a later date. Dugan-Kramer Funeral Chapel and Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.dugankramer.com Eugene was born Oct. 15, 1925 at Scottsbluff, the son of Alex and Mary (Grasmick) Minch. He received his education in Scotts Bluff County schools. He met the love of his life, Mildred Lorain Hergenrader and they were united in marriage on June 25, 1950. The couple made their home in Scottsbluff all their married life. Eugene worked for Swift & Company for 29 years and Kriz-Davis until his retirement. Eugene loved to hunt and fish and he taught Sunday School for several years. His greatest pride and joy was his granddaughter, Alex. Eugene is survived by daughter, Sharon Stricker and her husband Arthur of Scottsbluff; granddaughter, Alex Stricker of Scottsbluff; brother, Alan Minch and his wife Janice of Gering; sisters, Dorothy Diffendaffer, Arlene Whelen, and Mary Frahm all of Scottsbluff; sister-in-law, Wilma Zitterkopf of Scottsbluff; brother-in-law, Harvey Hergenrader and his wife Doris of Gering; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family members. Eugene was preceded in death by his parents, wife Mildred on Nov. 3, 2012 and brothers-in-law Don Diffendaffer, Robert Whelen, and Ray Frahm.

Zeigler, Betty A. June 3, 1932- Oct. 12, 2014 Scottsbluff Star Herald Scottsbluff, Nebraska October 14th, 2014 Betty Ann Kaufman Zeigler, 82, made her journey home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014 after battling Alzheimer’s. Betty went peacefully at Heritage Estates in Gering. A Celebration of Betty’s life will be held at the Dugan-Kramer Funeral Chapel, 3201 Ave B. Scottsbluff on Saturday, Oct. 18, at 10:30 a.m. Immediately following there will be a graveside service at the West Lawn Cemetery in Gering. Our family invites everyone for fellowship and lunch at the Gering Civic Center following the graveside service. Tributes of sympathy may be left at www.dugankramer.com. In lieu of flowers, please help battle Alzheimer’s by sending donations to John’s Hopkins University for Alzheimer’s Disease research in memory of Betty Ziegler. The Johns Hopkins University, ATTN: Elaine Delman, Department of Pathology/Ross 558, 720 Rutland Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21205. Betty was born to Albert Kaufman and Ann Kaufman (Weimer) in Fort Morgan, Colo. on June 3, 1932. She was a very caring and loving person who enjoyed spending time with her family. She was vibrant, full of life and a caregiver; it was in her nature to worry about others and events. Betty loved playing the piano, listening to country western music, baking pies and making homemade quilts to keep her friends and family warm. She impressed her children, as well as others, with her work ethic and dedication of achieving her goals. It was difficult to keep up with Betty; she was always moving 90 miles an hour taking care of everything and everyone. However, she would always slow down to give her family kisses and hugs. Betty was raised on a farm in the Gering Valley where she helped her parents attend to the farm and livestock. She graduated from Gering High School and married Richard Bauer in 1949. Betty and Richard shared three children together, Karen, Rollie and Ronnie Bauer. Most of their married life was spent in the fields farming and feeding cattle. She also worked at Fred Lockwood Co. during tax season. In 1975 Betty went to work full time in the office for Swift & Co. and she meet Lee Zeigler. Betty and Lee married in 1977. In Betty’s second marriage she had the opportunity to fulfill her dream of traveling. Together, Betty and Lee managed Stuckey’s stores in two states. After living in California for a period of time they moved to Tucson, Ariz., where they created their own business restoring homes. In 2008, Betty made Heritage Estates her home where she found joy in socializing with both the staff and other residents. Although she is no longer physically here with us on Earth, her love and memory will forever remain in our hearts. She leaves her loving memories to be cherished by her sister, Shirlee Kimsey (Roy) of Cupertino, Calif.; brother, Jim Kaufman of Bethone, S.C.; sister, Sharon Steadman (Dan) of Bristol, R.I.; son, Rollie Bauer of Bayard; granddaughters, Jill Fye (Chris), Nicole Tessitore, Shelley Bauer; grandson, Mason Bauer (Tandy); great-grandchildren, Brandon Tessitore, Casey Tessitore, Noah Bauer, Laurel Perry and Kaitlyn Fye; great-great grandchildren, Braden Tessitore, Camryn Tessitore and many nieces and nephews. She will be greeted in Heaven by her son, Ronnie Bauer; daughter, Karen Bauer; parents, Albert and Ann Kaufman; infant brother, Albert Kaufman Jr.; brother, Gary Kaufman and sister, Peggy Kaufman. Our family wishes to send a special thank you to the staff and caregivers of Heritage Estate. The love, comfort, kindness and support you gave Betty deserve an everlasting sense of gratitude and appreciation.

Mrs. Maria Zaretzki, Tel.: 01149 711 1612 5384 (Germany) is looking for her relatives who emigrated from Russia just after World War I. Their name was Baumann and they were farmers with a large amount of property according to what her grandmother told her. Mr. Baumann was the uncle to her grandmother Helene Baumann whose married name was Zaretzki. Grandmother Helene Zaretzki died in 1994. Helene Zaretzki nee Baumann's father was Peter Baumann and it was his brother who emigrated from Russia to Canada. The family was Roman Catholic. The Baumann family lived in a Catholic village near Lugansk in present-day Ukraine. Maria Zaretzki's grandparents on the other side were Michael Bliss and Nadescha Bliss nee Kalinikos (Greek-Russian) whose mother was Anna Kalinikos. The Bliss father came from the village of Sofievka and the mother from Andreevka near Dnepropetrovsk. If you would like to correspond, please feel free to contact me at hwg1923@hotmail.com for Maria Zaretzki's address in Germany. Horst Gutsche

Schmidt, Karen Diane, April 17, 1947-Oct. 3, 2014 The Tribune Greeley, Colorado 11 Oct 2014 Age: 67 Residence: Windsor Karen Diane Schmidt passed away at home in Windsor on Oct. 3, 2014. Karen was born April 17, 1947, to Dave and Dolly (Wassenmiller) Kraus in Windsor. The Kraus family farmed in the Windsor and Severance area. In her youth Karen enjoyed horseback riding and barrel racing. She especially enjoyed riding in the Labor Day and Fourth of July parades for the Windsor Saddle Club. Karen married Steve Schmidt in Windsor. She was a life-long member of Faith United Church of Christ. She will be lovingly remembered for her kind and selfless devotion to her family. She worked at Windsor Health Care Center and then for Kodak Colorado Division for 15 years before retiring in 1993. Karen enjoyed spending time with her family at the lake. She enjoyed boating at Fossil Creek and Windsor Shores. She loved watching her children and grandchildren waterski and tube. Karen is survived by her husband, Steve Schmidt; children, Lana (Tom) St. John of Highlands Ranch, Susan (Dave) Ray of Windsor, Chad (Michelle) Schmidt of Milliken; grandchildren, Michael Schmidt and Kaytlynn Coffey, Alyssa and Tommy St. John, Paige Faith and Morgan Flanigan; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Dave and Dolly (Wassenmiller) Kraus; brother, Larry Kraus; and nephew, Monte Kraus. At the family’s request there will be a private family service.

Schmall, Donald Leroy Sr., March 19, 1940- October 9, 2014 Scottsbluff Star Herald Scottsbluff, Nebraska 11 Oct 2014 Donald Leroy Schmall, Sr., 74, of Scottsbluff, died Thursday, October 9, 2014 at his home with family by his side. His Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 13, 2014 at Salem Congregational Church with Pastor Dale Brown officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff. Visitation will be from 1-6 p.m. on Sunday at Dugan-Kramer Funeral Chapel. Memorial donations may be made to Prairie Haven Hospice or Salem Congregational Church. Online condolences may be left at www.dugankramer.com Donald was born March 19, 1940 in Scottsbluff the son of Jacob and Millie (Dillman) Schmall. He was raised by his stepfather Jake Frank. He graduated from Scottsbluff High School and started working for Lockwood Corporation soon thereafter. He held many positions at Lockwood’s from laborer to foreman during his employment. He retired from Lockwood Corporation after 43 years of service. He was a member of Salem Congregational Church in Scottsbluff. On Sept. 11, 1961 Donald was united in marriage to Loretta J. Kanzler at Bridgeport. They made their home in Scottsbluff. Donald enjoyed farming and farm animals, working with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren on 4-H projects, attending the county fair, spending time with his family, traveling, gambling in Deadwood, S.D., hunting for rocks, watching the birds and in his earlier years, he enjoyed fishing. Donald is survived by his wife Loretta; daughter Cheryl (Tony) Coffey of Gering; sons Paul (Nancy) Nelson of Glenwood Springs, Colo., and Donald Jr. (Saralyn) Schmall of Minatare; daughters Tamera (Myron) Miller of Loveland, Colo., and Cindy (Mark) Schmidt of Minatare; grandchildren Melissa (Jason) Coats of Scottsbluff, Amber Kizzire (Doran Hess) of Gering, Jessica (Malcom) Ong of Kansas City, Kan., Dustin (Samantha) Kizzire of Gering, James (Caitalyn) Nelson of Glenwood Springs, Colo., Ryan Schmidt of Minatare, PVT Donny Schmall of Fort Hood, TX. Currently serving in the US Army, and Justin Schmall of Minatare; step grandchildren Teri Findley of North Dakota, Myron Leigh Miller of Missouri, Miria (Matt) Wilson of Utah, Anthony “TJ” (Tristain) Coffey of Cozad, Neb., Amanda Garcia of Cozad, and Justin (Sarah) Coffey of Cozad; and 27 great grandchildren and step great grandchildren. Donald is also survived by his brother William “Bill” (Jean) Frank of Gering; sisters Hanna Swecker of Billings, Mont., Edna Yost of Billings, Mont., Verna Walker of Bellevue, Wash., Eleanor Wolff of Chicago, Ill., and Maryann (Charles) Cowan of Gering; sisters-in-law June Ring of Scottsbluff, Dorothy Kobobel of Greeley, Colo., Donna Johnson of Gering, and Betty Kanzler of Scottsbluff. He was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather; sister Betty Lie; brothers-in-law Don Swecker, Leroy Yost, Don Walker, Ervin Wolff, Victor Dietz, Henry Ring, Harry Johnson, Melvin Kanzler, Harold Kanzler, and John Kanzler; and sister-in-law Lillian Dietz.

Keller, Martha, Feb. 27, 1924- Oct. 6, 2014 Scottsbluff Star Herald Scottsbluff, Nebraska 9 Oct 2014 HICKMAN — Martha Keller, 90, formerly of Gering, passed away Monday, Oct. 6, 2014 at Haven Manor. A family graveside service will be held Friday, Oct. 10, at 1 p.m. at West Lawn Cemetery. Her funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. at St. James Lutheran Church in Scottsbluff with Pastor Ralph Morris officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 1-8 p.m. with family present 6-8 p.m. at Dugan Kramer Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be given to the church or to the family. Tributes of sympathy may be left at www.dugankramer.com. Martha was born on Feb. 27, 1924 in Scottsbluff to Henry and Eva (Kuhlman) Rahmig. She worked at the Nebraska Certified Potato Cellar, later working at the Swifts & Co. for a few years. She married David Keller on Feb. 8, 1949 at St. James Lutheran Church in Scottsbluff. She was a homemaker most of her life. Martha enjoyed gardening, canning, cooking and baking. She said her favorite room is the kitchen. Survivors include her son, Arnold and daughter-in-law Marilyn Keller, Lincoln; daughter, Colleen and son-in-law Jonathan Mannering, Gering; grandchildren, Jennifer and Rob Hague, Hickman, Megan and Kyle Starner, Bennette, and Lynsey and Jason Cobb, Lincoln; great-grandchildren, Melina, Jocelyn, Kendal, Caleb and Deyton Cobb, Alexa and Eli Starner and Ben Hague; half brothers, Alec Rahmig, Mitchell and Reinhardt Rahmig, Gering and numerous nieces and nephews. Martha was preceded in death by her parents, husband David, siblings Eva Fertig, Anna Uhrick, Mary Knaub, Emma Knaub, Dave Rahmig, Molly Fertig, Fred Rahmig and Henry Rahmig.

Karen Diane Schmidt, April 17, 1947-Oct. 3, 2014 The Tribune Greeley, Colorado 8 Oct 2014 Age: 67 Residence: Windsor Karen Diane Schmidt passed away at home in Windsor on Oct. 3, 2014. Karen was born April 17, 1947, to Dave and Dolly (Wassenmiller) Kraus in Windsor. The Kraus family farmed in the Windsor and Severance area. In her youth Karen enjoyed horseback riding and barrel racing. She especially enjoyed riding in the Labor Day and Fourth of July parades for the Windsor Saddle Club. Karen married Steve Schmidt in Windsor. She was a life-long member of Faith United Church of Christ. She will be lovingly remembered for her kind and selfless devotion to her family whom she enjoyed spending time with and boating at Fossil Creek and Windsor Shores. She loved watching her children and grandchildren waterski and tube. She worked at Windsor Health Care Center and then for Kodak Colorado Division for 15 years before retiring in 1993. Karen is survived by her husband, Steve Schmidt; children, Lana (Tom) St. John of Highlands Ranch, Susan (Dave) Ray of Windsor, Chad (Michelle) Schmidt of Milliken; grandchildren, Michael Schmidt and Kaytlynn Coffey, Alyssa and Tommy St. John, Page Faith and Morgan Flannigan; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; brother Larry Kraus and nephew Monte Kraus. At the family’s request there will be a private family service. Online memorials may be made to www.marksfuneralservie.com.

Hoen, Joan Kay (Kaufman), Oct. 5, 1950- Dec. 8, 2013 Scottsbluff Star Herald Scottsbluff, Nebraska 8 Oct 2014 Joan Kay, 63, passed away Dec. 8, 2013 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy, N.Y. after a hard fought battle against cancer. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, Oct. 11, at 10:30 a.m. at the Emmanuel Congregational Church, 4100 Ave. B in Scottsbluff. Joan was born Oct. 5, 1950 to David C. and Dorothy (Eisenach) Kaufman in Scottsbluff. She received her early education at Melbeta Public School and graduated form Gering High School in 1968. Joan attended West Nebraska General Hospital School of Nursing, where she received her RN nursing degree Aug. 13, 1971. She received her Masters Degree and went on to become a nurse practitioner and physicians’ assistant. In her more than 30 years of caring for the health of others all over the Albany area, she touched the hearts of many and saved many lives. Joan married Don Hoen, Dec. 18, 1971 in Rensselaer, N.Y., where they made their home and raised their family. She is survived by her sons, Eric and wife Amy Hoen of Centennial, Colo., Mark and wife Tracy Hoen of East Greenbush, N.Y., Rebecca Hoen of Wynantskill, N.Y. and four grandchildren. Her parents David and Dorothy Kaufman of Hawk Springs, Wyo.; brothers and sisters, David A. Kaufman, Cheryl Cauble, Judy Loyd all of Gering, Mark Kaufman of Wheatland, Wyo. and Paul Kaufman of Hawk, Springs, Wyo. Preceding her in death was her husband Don and grandparents, David and Margaret Kaufman and Henry and Marie Eisenach. She will be remembered for her generous heart, never ending sense of humor, love and support of education, and her faith in God. Her family takes comfort in knowing that she will always be in their hearts and will watch over them from heaven.

Sitzman, Elsie F., July 23, 1917-Oct. 5, 2014 The Tribune Greeley, Colorado 7 Oct 2014 Age: 97 Residence: Greeley Elsie F. Sitzman, 97 of Greeley, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, at Fairacres Manor Nursing home. She was born to Henry and Elizabeth (Phaltzgraff) Kitzman on July 23, 1917, in Loveland, Colo. She grew up on a farm there with four sisters and five brothers. On Aug. 11, 1935, Elsie and Ben Roth were married. They lived in Greeley, until 1939 when Ben was transferred to Denver with International Harvester Company. In 1942 they moved to Portland, Ore., where Ben worked in the ship yards for the duration of the war. After the war they moved back to Colorado, where they, along with Ben’s brother, Alvin Roth, opened Roths Garage in Peckham. The couple had three sons, Norman, Ronald, and Jerry. Ben passed away on March 3, 1974. Elsie joined the Presbyterian Church in 1948 and served as a deacon and an elder and was a member of the Kings’ Daughters. Elsie worked in retail sales at Eakers and Jones Company in Greeley. She also volunteered at NCMC for over 20 years. On Dec. 3, 1978, Elsie married Herman Sitzman. They enjoyed traveling and playing cards. They spent countless hours with their grandchildren and were wonderful grandparents. Herman passed away on Oct. 16, 1998. Survivors are her three sons, Norman (Robin) Bradenton, Fla., Ronald (Jo) Denver, and Jerry (Carol) Greeley. She has many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two stepsons, Ronald Sitzman (Sharon) of Topeka, Kan., and Larry Sitzman (Pat) of Bakersfield, Calif.; two sisters, Esther Mesman and Lillian DeCaraolas; and two brothers, August Kitzman and Edwin Kitzman. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014, at the Moser Funeral Service Chapel, 3501 S. 11th Avenue in Evans. A funeral service to celebrate Elsie’s life will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014, at the Moser Funeral Service Chapel. Interment Sunset Memorial Gardens. Memorial gifts may be made to the LaSalle Presbyterian Church in care of Moser Funeral Service, 3501 S. 11th Avenue, Evans, Colorado 80620.

Snow, Helen Irene (Keller), September 28, 1929- August 27, 2014 Torrington Telegram Torrington, Wyoming 28 Aug 2014 HELEN IRENE (KELLER) SNOW, 84, died on August 27, 2014 at her home in Torrington. Colyer Funeral Home assisted the family with cremation arrangements. Graveside services of a celebration of her life will be held at a later date for family and friends. Memorials may be directed to the Torrington Senior Friendship Center. Helen was born on September 28, 1929 in Huntley, Wyoming the daughter of Alex and Christina (Burback) Keller. She received her education at Lingle, Wyoming; graduating Lingle High School. She married Robert Schlager and the couple later divorced. Helen lived in several locations in Colorado, Utah and Nevada where she worked in food services. She returned to Torrington in 2011. Helen enjoyed sewing and cooking and loved expressing her talents as an artist. She is survived by her two daughters, Debra K. (Jack) Gibson of Lingle, Wyoming and Marsha R. Inskeep of Ft. Collins, Colorado; her son Monte Schlager of Grand Junction, Colorado; a son-in-law, Dick Burcham of Torrington; two sisters, Elsie Schaneman of Torrington and Joyce (Max) Whipple of Guyman, Oklahoma; a brother, Roger(Judy) Keller of Phoenix, Arizona, and her best friend, Lorraine Eisenbarth; along with 8 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, her loving and devoted husband, Marvin Snow, a son Randy Schlager, a daughter Judy Burcham, and her first husband, Robert Schlager.

Schreiner, Philip, Oct. 11, 1919- Oct. 2, 2014 Scottsbluff Star Herald Scottsbluff, Nebraska 4 Oct 2014 TORRINGTON, Wyo. — Philip Schreiner, 94, died Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014 at the Goshen Care Center and cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at the First Congregational Church with Reverend Matt Gordon officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in the Valley View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Goshen County Library Foundation Endowment. Arrangements are under the direction of the Colyer Funeral Home and friends may send condolences to the family at www.colyerfuneralhome.com. Philip was born Oct. 11, 1919 in Minatare to Jacob and Elizabeth (Schwindt) Schreiner. In April of 1942 he joined the Air Force and was stationed in New Guinea for 30 months. He received a medal for his participation in the Philippine Liberation conflict. After completing his tour in New Guinea he boarded a ship for the trip back to the United States. While the ship was docked in the Philippines it became the target for a Japanese suicide bomber causing numerous casualties. Upon his return to the United States, Philip married Lila Milberger on Oct. 4, 1945. They had hoped to celebrate their sixty-ninth wedding anniversary on Saturday. Following their marriage they moved to the family farm. They farmed in the Torrington area until 1969 when he went to work for JR Simplot until his retirement in 1985. His retirement activities included woodworking and having coffee with his buddies. Philip is survived by his wife Lila; daughters, Kathy Haines, Karol and Duane Stricker; sister-in-law, Isabel and Calvin Hoy; grandchildren, Lynette Saucedo, Rebecca Haines, Brenda Darnell, Kimberly Doremus, and Kelly Stricker; 16 great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, all of his brothers and sisters, and two great-grandchildren.

Frank, Daniel "Dan" George, November 29, 1957 - September 30, 2014 Billings Gazette Billings, Montana 3 Oct 2014 Daniel George Frank, 56, went to the great Gotham City in the sky on September 30, 2014. Dano was born November 29, 1957 to George and Dianne (Perry) Frank in Albuquerque NM. George was in the military and the family moved around the country settling in Billings MT; then eventually Shepherd MT. Dano attended Shepherd High School graduating in 1977. He went to work for a steel door company in Billings where he experienced a life changing event when he lost a leg in a tragic industrial accident. He didn’t let this detour him; he went on to attend Billings Vo-Tech where he obtained a degree in graphic design. This led him to his current employment with the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management which he was still employed after 35 years. In July 1999, Dano married his best friend’s sister, Kris Schenck and a year later the apple of his eye and his ultimate pride and joy was born, Erin Dianne Frank. Dano is survived by his wife, Kris (Schenck) Frank; his daughter, Erin Dianne Frank; and his stepson, (who he considered to be his own son) Justin David Schenck. He is also survived by his brother, Bryan (Celest) Frank and their daughter Adrianna (Shane) Wageman-Frank; sister, Jennifer Thomas and her children Gabrielle (Danny), Jessica Holmes and Krystal (Shawn) Pendergrass; stepmother, Georgia Anne Frank; stepbrother, Kevin (Kimm) Brookshire; mother-in-law, Emily Schenck; brother-in-law, Mike (Donna Huber) Schenck; sister-in-law, Kathy Hall; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, and stepdad, Bob Thomas. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday October 4, 2014 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the Creel Funeral Home Chapel, 601 West Main in Lewistown. Dano’s family and friends are welcome to share condolences and memories online at www.creelfuneralhome.com Service and cremation arrangements are under the care of Creel Funeral Home.

Foos, Peggy Jo “P.J.”, March 12, 1945-Sept. 29, 2014 The Tribune Greeley, Colorado 2 Oct 2014 Age: 69 Residence: Greeley Peggy Jo “P.J.” Foos, 69, of Greeley, died Monday, Sept. 29, 2014, at North Colorado Medical Center. P.J. was born on March 12, 1945, in Macomb, Ill., to Barto and Wilma (Sturm) Babitz. P.J. and her family came to Silverton, Colo., and then moved to Florence, Colo., where she grew up. She graduated from Florence High School in 1962. She moved to Greeley in 1963, where she started college at Colorado State College (now University of Northern Colorado). She graduated with her bachelor’s degree in teaching. She met Gene Foos at the Columbine Bowl in Greeley and they were married on July 19, 1965, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Greeley. P.J. taught at Briggsdale for a year and then later taught as a substitute teacher for Weld County District 6. She later became a dispatcher for Monfort of Colorado for many years, later Koch Trucking in Kansas. She retired due to her health. P.J. was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ in Greeley and a former member of Women of the Moose. She traveled to England two times and lived with a family near Fakenham, Norfork, England. P.J. was an avid reader and enjoyed spending time on her computer. She appeared in a movie, while in Silverton in 1955, with James Cagney and Ernest Borgnine, “Run For Cover.” P.J. is survived by her husband, Gene; son, Steve Foos of Amarillo, Texas; three grandchildren, Brittni Nicole Foos of Amarillo, Brandi Lynn Foos of Lubbock, Texas and Daniel Gene Foos of Ft. Collins; by her sisters and brothers-in-law; and numerous nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014, at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 3815 W. 20th St., Greeley.

Deines, Betty Jean January 29, 1933- September 29, 2014 The Coloradoan Fort Collins Colorado 1 Oct 2014 Betty Jean Deines, 81, of Fort Collins, died September 29, 2014 at Poudre Valley Hospital. Mrs. Deines was born January 29, 1933 in Steamboat Springs, Colorado to Frank and Ada Regean More. Betty married Arlo Deines in Fort Collins, Colorado on February 15, 1951. Mrs. Deines lived in Fort Collins for 69 years and was a housewife.She graduated from Cache La Poudre High School.Betty enjoyed a multitude of activities; camping, fishing and tying her own flies, bowling, home canning, processing their own meat and excelling in homemade liverwurst.Her most enjoyable times were when the family gathered and enjoyed her excellent cooking. Betty loved watching football on Sundays and of course the Broncos were her favorite team.She will also be remembered by her accurate football picks. Survivors include her husband, Arlo; son, Mark; daughters, Arlene (Mike) and Sandy (Brit), 12 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren. Preceding Betty in death is her son, Mike Deines. A Private Family Service will be held.