Washington County Kansas News - Hanover
1901-2002

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1901-2002 Surname Index, Hanover News

ADELSIECK, Mamie - 12-16-1927 - married Jake Cleavenger on Tuesday.

BARTELS, Edwin - See KRUSE, Rodney 2-2-2001 Obit

BARTELS, Patty - See KRUSE, Rodney 2-2-2001 Obit

BEAN, Frank 2-5-1926 Moving into Koenig Bldg. on North St. Will put in a line of Star cars.

BINGHAM, Alan - See KRUSE, Rodney 2-2-2001 Obit

BINGHAM, Cassandra - See KRUSE, Rodney 2-2-2001 Obit

BLASER, Lowell - 12-16-1927 - Letter to Santa: "I am going to write you a letter to tell you what I want for Christmas. I want a coaster wagon, candy and nuts. A whole lot of it and a car. Bye-Bye Santa."

BLEDSOE, Lee 2-2-1951 Reported for induction into Armed Services

BOULINGER, Augie - See KRUSE, Rodney 2-2-2001 Obit

BOULINGER, Winona - See KRUSE, Rodney 2-2-2001 Obit

BRENNELS, Norma (Miss) - 12-12-1952 - married Lyle HENNERBERG in semi-formal double ring ceremony at the Hollenberg Methodist Church, November 23 at 2:30pm

BRUNA, Charles - 12-16-1927 - Letter to Santa: "Please bring me a wagon with end gates, candy and nuts. I go to school and am a good boy. Merry Christmas to you Santa."

BRUNA, Duane 2-6-1976 Graduated Kansas State University B.S. Agriculture

BRUNA, Harold 2-2-1951 First place in Annual Pest Eradication contest for Hanover Future Farmers of America

BRUNA, Joe - 12-16-1977 - rode with Vince Bruna, Wes Bruna, and John Koppes on Joe Bruna's tractor for 3 hours in Topeka to protest farm prices

BRUNA, Vince - 12-16-1977 - rode with Joe Bruna, Wes Bruna, and John Koppes on Joe Bruna's tractor for 3 hours in Topeka to protest farm prices

BRUNA, Wes - 12-16-1977 - rode with Joe Bruna, Vince Bruna, and John Koppes on Joe Bruna's tractor for 3 hours in Topeka to protest farm prices

CARLSON, M. Dale - 12-16-1977 - attended Kansas Association of School Boards convention in Topeka Nov 27-29

CHAMBERS, Mrs. Dr. 2-8-1901 Left for Topeka as delegate to the Royal Neighbors Convention. Returned latter part of the week.

CLEAVENGER, Jake - 12-16-1927 - married Mamie Adelsieck Tuesday. They were serenaded in the evening by the Hanover Independent Band, of which Jake is a member.

COX, "Grandpa" 8-16-1901 Took a dose of poison by mistake working on a street crew

COX, Orin 8-16-1901 Smashed his foot working on a street crew

DAY, Rev. and wife 8-16-1901 From Omaha. Attended Saturday funeral of Lola Spence

DECKER, Verle - 12-16-1977 - attended Kansas Association of School Boards convention in Topeka Nov 27-29

DEWITT, O.B. 2-8-1901 Ran several bums out of town by pointing 2 revolvers under their noses.

DIEKER, Anna 2-8-1901 Visiting town

DIEKER, B.H. 2-8-1901 Moving Hardware Store

DITTMER, George 8-13-1926 From Linn. Marriage license issued August 4 for him and Helena Wiechmann of Greenleaf

DOEBELE, Barbara 2-6-1976 Graduated Kansas State Univ. B.S. Home Economics

DOEBELE, Loren 2-2-1951 Second place in Annual Pest Eradication contest for Hanover Future Farmers of America

DOEBELE, Suzanne 2-6-1976 Brownie Girl; Took part in bridging ceremony at Hanover City Hall Jan 27; Graduated Junior to Cadet

ELSE, Othal 2-2-1951 Of Hollenberg; Elected Vice-President of Washington Co. Saddle Club at 1st annual banquet Jan 29

EMMONS, Joseph 8-16-1901 Worked on a street crew

FUSSENEGGER F. 2-5-1926 Leased the Martin building on North St.

GARISH 2-8-1901 Bums attempt to break into this store

GERARDY 2-8-1901 Arrested a bum

GIESBRECHT, Lola M. - 12-13-2002 - from Beatrice, Nebraska; age 86; died in Beatrice 07 Dec 2002; born Lola M. JAMES Jan 18 1916 at Wymore, Nebraska. Daughter of Roy & Luella (Richards) JAMES; Married Henry Giesbrecht on Jan 02, 1936 in Beatrice; Farmed near Odell, Nebraska & Lanham, Kansas from 1948-1980, when they retired & moved to Beatrice. Preceded in death by husband Henry in 1992, four grandchildren and sister Janie ABELE. Member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Beatrice; Extension & Arts Clubs and the Eagles Club. Survivors: Sons - Wayne Giesbrecht & wife Irmgard, Muncie Indiana; David Giesbrecht & wife Sheri, Lexington Nebraska; James Giesbrecht & wife Becky of LaCygne, Kansas; Greg Giesbrecht & wife Patty, Valley Nebraska. Daughters - Norla ALLERHEILIGEN and husband Keith, Hanover; Florence ACEVEDO, Waukesha, Wisconsin; Lois TIFFANY, Clinton Utah; Sheryl WOMACK and husband, Roger, Norwalk Iowa; sister Elsie TIPPIE and husband Keith, Butler Missouri; 23 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Funeral Dec 11 2002, Trinity Lutheran Church in Beatrice. Burial: Evergreen Home Cemetery, Beatrice

GOECKEL, Verlin 2-2-1951 Married Pauline Lorraine Weber at St. Augustine's Catholic Church in Washington, Jan 23

GREFE, Harold - 10-31-1952 - Ordered to report at Washington Nov 04 for service

GREFE, Harold W. - 12-12-1952 - From Hollenberg; Recently inducted into Army and stationed at Fort Riley

GREIVELDINGER, H.M. (Henry) 2-8-1901 Losing Brooms sweeping snow because of his absentmindedness. Plea to the marshal and helpful citizens to look after him and see what happens to his brooms.

GREIVELDINGER, John - Nov 1902 - bought interest in Palace Barber Shop from Otto Schroeder. Firm will now be known as Havekorst & Greiveldinger.

GUENTHER, Conrad 8-16-1901 Came home from Marysville the first of week to visit relatives for a few weeks. Had leg amputated Wednesday at Marysville.

GUENTHER, John 8-16-1901 Broke a tooth and bit his tongue working on a street crew

HELLMAN, Hugo 8-16-1901 Returned to Hanover latter part of last week to visit for awhile. With Campbell Bros. show.

HENNERBERG, Lyle - 12-12-1952 - married Miss Norma BRENNELS at Hollenberg Methodist Church November 23 at 2:30pm

HEUER, Norbert 2-2-1951 Reported for induction into Armed Services

HILLER, Mrs. 2-8-1901 Bums stole 10 cents from her restaurant

HOLLE, Curt 2-6-1976 High scorer for Hanover Boys Jr. Varsity team with 15 points Friday

HOVERKORST, Hanna 8-16-1901 Married first of week at St. Joseph

HURTIG, Mrs. H.G. - 12-16-1927 - received letter from Dr. Hurtig regarding he won highest honors in his class, Senior Surgeonship; this entitles him to be head operator in the hospital for one month beginning 1st of December. He would not sail home for another month.

HUSTON, Henry 2-6-1976 Died Jan 29

HYNEK, Duane - 31 Oct 1952 - Order to report at Washington Nov 04 for service

IMHOFF, Fred Sr. - 31 Oct 1927 - Died (See also IMHOFF, Helene)

IMHOFF, Helene - Nee LAVERENTZ - 26 Sep 1927 - Died leaving husband Fred Imoff, Sr.

IMMING, Aloysius - 04 Nov 1927 - Left position at F. Imming Jr. store to go to Lincoln to work at Piggly Wiggly

JANDERA, Gilbert 2-2-1951 Reported for induction into Armed Services

JEDLICKA, Rose (Miss) 2-5-1926 Of Hollenberg. Married Harry Wilson of Marysville in Washington January 25 by Judge W.T. LLOYD

JOKER, Grandma - 12-02-1902 - left Saturday for Nebraska to visit her son Charles for a few days

JUENEMAN, Shelley 2-6-1976 Brownie Girl; Took part in bridging ceremony at Hanover City Hall Jan 27

KILE, Hilda 8-16-1901 Went to Washington Twp. last Sunday to visit relatives. Returned Tuesday.

KILE, Mena 8-16-1901 Went to Washington Twp. last Sunday to visit relatives. Returned Tuesday.

KLATASKE, Jake - 12-12-1952 - From Diller; Recently inducted into the Army and stationed at Fort Sill, Oklahoma

KNEDLIK, Wilber - 04 Nov 1927 - sold barber shop to Ed PETERSON

KNUFFKE, Mrs. Mike, Sr. 8-13-1926 Died at home Tuesday evening after long illness. Age 81.

KOEHLER, Johnny - 12-12-1952 - see SEKAL, Michael

KOPPES, Mrs. Glenn - 31 Oct 1952 - of Washington - Stricken with polio 7 weeks ago and receiving treatment at Ashbury Hospital in Salina - Transferred to Kenny Institute in Minneapolis

KOPPES, John - 12-16-1977 - rode with Vince Bruna, Joe Bruna, and Wes Bruna on Joe Bruna's tractor for 3 hours in Topeka to protest farm prices

KRUEGER, George 2-2-1951 Elected President of Washington Co. Saddle Club at 1st annual banquet Jan 29

KRUSE, Albert - See KRUSE, Rodney 2-2-2001 Obit

KRUSE, Alice - See KRUSE, Rodney 2-2-2001 Obit

KRUSE, Earl - See KRUSE, Rodney 2-2-2001 Obit

KRUSE, Gladys - See KRUSE, Rodney 2-2-2001 Obit

KRUSE, Grayson - See KRUSE, Rodney 2-2-2001 Obit

KRUSE, Pvt. Harlan D. - 31 Oct 1952 - U.S. Army - Now serving in 1st Infantry Div. in Germany. Stationed in southern Germany.

KRUSE, Rodney 2-2-2001 Of St. George Utah. Died Jan 22, age 69. Born July 26, 1932 in Evansville, IL. Served in Navy and was a pharmacist. Preceded in death by father, Albert KRUSE, mother Winona BOULINGER, step-father Augie, son Grayson, half-brother Earl KRUSE, and brother-in-law Edwin BARTELS. Survivors daughter, son-in-law, Cassandra and Alan BINGHAM and granddaughter of Henderson, Nevada. Brother and sister-in-law Royden and Alice KRUSE of Knoxville, TN. Half-sister Patty BARTELS. Stepmother Gladys KRUSE of Beatrice, Nebraska. Services Jan 26 in St. George Utah. Burial Jan 26 in Cedar City, Utah

KRUSE, Royden - See KRUSE, Rodney 2-2-2001 Obit

KRUSE, Verla - 19 Oct 1952 - married to Willard RETTIG

LAMPE, C.F. - 12-16-1927 - will hold public auction at his farm 7 1/2 miles north of Hanover on Dec 19. Forty heads of livestock and variety of farm machinery will be sold.

LEHECHKA, Anthony - 12-16-1927 - Letter to Santa: "Please bring me a knife, watch and a wagon, candy and nuts and a tablet."

LIGGET, George - Nov 1902 - Came from Lanham to vote.

LLOYD, W.T. 2-5-1926 Probate Judge. Performed Marriage in Washington January 25

LUEHRING, Albert (Mr. & Mrs.) - 04 Nov 1927 - (See LUEHRING, Raymond)

LUEHRING, Raymond - 04 Nov 1927 - 10 yrs. old - fractured arm attempting to crank the family Chevrolet - son of Mr. & Mrs. Albert Luehring

MARTIN, Teresa 2-16-1976 Brownie Girl; Took part in bridging ceremony at Hanover City Hall Jan 27

MELCHERS, Dr. - Nov 1902 - See WHIPPLE, G.

MEIER, William F. 2-2-1951 Reported for induction into Armed Services

MENKE, Joseph 2-5-1926 Married Clara MERTES on January 19 at Sacred Heart Church in Colwich.

MERTES, Clara 2-5-1926 Married Joseph MENKE on January 19 at Sacred Heart Church in Colwich.

MILNER, Robert - 12-12-1952 - married Miss JoAnn SCHULTZ Saturday, November 29 at St. John's Catholic Church, Hanover

MINDER, Hilda (Miss) - 19 Oct 1952 - Age 25 of Herkimer - Funeral Services held at Evangelical Church in Marysville

MINGE, John (Mr. and Mrs.) 2-2-1951 Residents of Herkimer. Had 250 guests for their Golden Wedding Anniversary Jan 17

MOSER, Prudence 2-6-1976 Currently Mrs. Dean RABEL. Returned Jan 26 after 3 wk tour of France and Alps with her husband. Part of course at Bethany College in Lindsborg.

MUELLER, Albert D. 2-5-1926 Married Kathryn B. Osborn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.M. OSBORN on Feb 1 at 8:00 pm. at home of bride's parents.

MUELLER, Cynthia 2-6-1976 Graduated Kansas State University B.S.

NEMEC, Aloysius 2-2-1951 Reported for induction into Armed Services

NIEMAN, Wilmer 2-2-1951 Reported for induction into Armed Services

NIEMAN, Mike 2-6-1976 Scored 10 points in Hanover Boys Jr. Varsity game Friday

NOVAK, John Sr. 8-16-1901 Lightning burned granary and 300 bushels of grain Saturday night

NUTTER, Earl 2-2-1951 Of Hollenberg; Elected Secretery/Treasurer of Washington Co. Saddle Club at 1st annual banquet Jan 29

OSBORN, Kathryn B. 2-5-1926 Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.M. OSBORN. Married Albert D. MUELLER on Feb 1 at 8:00 p.m. in parents' home.

OSBORN, J.M. (Mr. & Mrs.) 2-5-1926 Eldest daughter Kathryn B. OSBORN married Albert D. MUELLER on Feb 1 at 8:00 pm at their home.

OSWALD, Royal E. 2-2-2001 Of Hanover. Died Jan 24, age 85 at Hanover Hospital. Born Jun 17, 1915 in Hanover to Emmertt and Violet (SCHANK) OSWALD. Trucker - retired in 1976 and moved back to Hanover after living in Logan, Iowa and California. Preceded in death by parents, brother William, and son Morris. Survivors - sons Larry of Omaha, NE, and Bruce, Norman and Bill, all of Oregon, daughter Mary Jo TURNER of California, 10 grandchildren. Funeral Zion Lutheran in Hanover. Pastor Robert GRAF. Organist Mae NIEMAN. Soloist Jim SMART. Pallbearers Keith ALLERHEILIGIN, Robert OSWALD, Don ROBERTS, Jack SCHANK, Craig HEUER, Bob KOTAS. Interment Hanover City Cemetery

PACENKA, Frank ; 12-02-1902 Left Friday for his home in Iowa to attend to the bedside of his father

PECENKA, Millie 8-16-1901 Came from Bremen Monday to spend night with relatives

PETERSON, Ed - 04 Nov 1927 - purchased barber shop from Wilber KNEDLIK

RABEL, Dean (Mr. & Mrs.) 2-6-1976 Returned Jan 26 after 3 wk tour of France and Alps. Part of course at Bethany College in Lindsborg. Mrs. Rabel formerly Prudence MOSER of Hollenberg

RETTIG, Willard - 19 Oct 1952 - married Verla KRUSE

RICARD, J.N. (Mr. & Mrs.) - 12-12-1952 - had bountiful basket dinner Sunday Dec 7 at their home in honor of their son Warren, his wife and son of Blue Earth, Minnesota. Warren is stationed on the U.S.S. Baltimore, now docked in Boston, Mass.

ROEVER, Henry 8-16-1901 Lightning Saturday night burned cattle shed and 7 tons of hay

ROEVER, Robert - 31 Oct 1952 - broke left arm after falling from slide at Hanover Public School where he is in the 1st grade.

SAND, Daphne 2-6-1976 Brownie Girl; Took part in bridging ceremony at Hanover City Hall Jan 27

SAND, Joseph - 30 Oct 1927 - Died at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Lincoln Nebraska

SAND, Laura 2-6-1976 Son-in-law and Sergeant First Class Gerry UNGERER honored in retirement service at Fort Riley Jan 28 after 20 years service.

SCHEELE, Grandma - 12-16-1927 - returned from five-week visit with her son August and his family in Illinois

SCHEETZ, George 2-5-1926 Formerly occupied the Martin building with his bakery. Will open again soon.

SCHULTZ, Miss Ann - Nov 1902 - Surprise party given for her 17th birthday

SCHULTZ, Miss JoAnn - 12-12-1952 - married to Robert MILNER Saturday, November 29 at St. John's Catholic Church, Hanover

SCHROEDER, Otto - Nov 1902 - Sold interest in the Palace Barber Shop to John Greiveldinger and the firm is now known as Havekorst & Greiveldinger

SEDLACEK, Anna 8-16-1901 Came from Bremen Monday to spend night with relatives

SEDLACEK, Jay 2-6-1976 Scored 11 points in Hanover Boys Jr. Varsity game Friday

SEDLACEK, Joseph - 12-16-1927 - Letter to Santa: "How are you? I am fine. I wish to find you the same. Christmas is coming soon and I would like a lumber jack and a cornet. That will be all, except for candy and nuts under the tree."

SEDLACEK, Joseph Sr. (Mrs.) 2-2-1951 Died at home east of Hanover, Jan 30, age 81

SEEBERGER, Francis - 04 Nov 1927 - started working at the F. Imming Jr. store as delivery boy / clerk. Taking the place of Aloysius IMMING who went to Lincoln, Nebraska to work in the Piggly Wiggly outfit.

SEGAR, Frank - Nov 1902 - Marketed Hogs

SEKAL, Michael - 12-12-1952 - Letter to Santa: "Please bring me a nice train, a wind-up one, a Service Station, a Caterpillar Tractor and a fire truck and a big Christmas tree with lots of lights and lots of candy and nuts and please bring something for Daddy, Mamma, Grandpa and Grandma and Uncle Gilbert and don't forget little Johnny KOEHLER. I am a little boy four-years old and have been very good. Please remember my grandmother in England. With love from your little friend."

SIEBENHAAR, Charles W. - 12-16-1977 - age 86 - died Monday night, Dec 12 at Hanover Hospital

SMITH, Dick (Mr. & Mrs.) - Nov 1902 - Son born Nov 03

SPENCE, Lola 8-16-1901 Funeral Saturday

STOHS, Kenneth 2-6-1976 Of Barnes; Graduated Kansas State University B.S.

STOVER, Carolyn 2-6-1976 Brownie Girl; Took part in bridging ceremony at Hanover City Hall Jan 27; Graduated Junior to Cadet

TIEF, Rt. Rev. Francis J. - 04 Nov 1927 - Bishop of Concordia was in Hanover this week; administered the Sacrament of Conformation to 75 boys & girls

TRUEBLOOD, Rev. C.E. - Nov 1902 - Resigned pastorage of Hollenberg and Hanover, to accept the pastorage of the M.E. Church in Emerson, Iowa

UNGERER, Gerry 2-6-1976 Of Manhattan; Sergeant First Class - honored at retirement ceremony at Fort Riley on Jan 28. Son-in-law of Laura SAND. Has completed 20 years of service.

VLACH, Joe 12-02-1902 - Ordered an extra-fine Christmas beef and a fine mutton from Cudihy of South Omaha

WALTON, Jess 8-13-1926 Section Foreman of St. Joseph & Grand Island Railroad. Suffered broken wrist loading rails.

WEBER, Pauline Lorraine (Miss) 2-2-1951 Married Verlin GOECKEL at St. Augustine's Catholic Church in Washington, Jan 23

WERNER, Jacob 8-16-1901 Lightning cut the telephone wire and post near home Saturday night

WHIPPLE, G. (Mr. & Mrs.) - Nov 1902 - Baby boy born by Dr. Melchers.

WIEL 2-8-1901 Robbed of $4 by bums

WILSON, Harry 2-5-1926 Of Marysville. Married Rose JEDLICKA of Hollenberg in Washington January 25 by Judge W.T. LLOYD

WOHLER, Jerome - 31 Oct 1952 - Order to report at Washington Nov 04 for service

YOUNG, Mrs. - 12-02-1902 - "The landlord was here today. I gave him the month's rent and showed him the baby." Mr. Young who had been kept awake by the baby last night said "You should have given him the baby, and showed him the month's rent"