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Pamela Sue Kerschen
Wichita Eagle, The (KS) - December 13, 2009

Elmer J. Kerschen
Wichita Eagle, The (KS) - April 28, 2009

Margaret Mary Kerschen Kocour
Wichita Eagle, The (KS) - April 25, 2009

Kyle Kerschen - Michael George - Grief Shares Space With Gratitude
Albuquerque Journal (NM) - July 13, 2008

Kerschen, Carolyn S.
Wichita Eagle, The (KS) - July 6, 2008

Kerschen, Carolyn S.
Wichita Eagle, The (KS) - July 5, 2008

Carolyn S. Kerschen
Hutchinson News, The (KS) - July 5, 2008

Carolyn S. Kerschen
Wichita Eagle, The (KS) - July 5, 2008

Kyle Joseph Kerschen
Albuquerque Journal (NM) - June 20, 2008

Rev. Leo A. Kerschen
Parsons Sun (KS) - April 22, 2008

Kerschen, Father Leo A.
Wichita Eagle, The (KS) - April 20, 2008

#       Name                               Publication and Date of Obituary

4 Frances Kerschen Wichita Eagle - March 20-21, 2008

Kerschen, Frances, 91, former member of the Dominican Sisters of Great Bend, Kansas, and special education teacher, died Tuesday, March 18, 2008.Rosary, 7:00 P.M., Sunday, March 23; service, 10:00 A.M., Monday, March 24, both at St. Joseph Catholic Church. A graveside service will follow at 3:30 P.M., Great Bend Cemetery. In addition to teaching, Frances did missionary work in Africa and served as sacristan for 10 years at St. Francis Hospital. She is survived by companion, Mary Gabel of Wichita; brothers, Al of St. Charles, MO, Jerry and Bill of Wichita, Joe of Littleton, CO; sister, Dorothy Williams of Tulsa, OK; numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial established with Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, KS 67202. & Lahey Mortuary West. Tributes may be sent to the family via www.dlwichita.com

3 Pauline L. (Simpson) Kerschen Wichita Eagle - 3/4/2008 - 3/5/2008

Kerschen, Pauline L. "Polly" (Simpson), 88, died February 26, 2008. Visitation Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at Resthaven Mortuary and recitation of the rosary is 7pm Wednesday, funeral Mass 10am Thursday, March 6, 2008 both at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 201 S. Millwood, Wichita. The funeral procession will lead to Resthaven Cemetery, 11800 W. Kellogg, Wichita where she will be laid to rest. Polly was born September 15, 1919 on a farm in Maize, KS, the daughter of Charles Abraham and Lucy Bell (Carter) Simpson. The Simpson family moved to Wichita where Polly met Sylvester John Kerschen. Polly, at 17 years of age, was called to the traditions and ceremony of the Catholic Church where she was baptized. On Oct. 4, 1937 she married Syl and later brought 5 children into the world. The third child, Paul Francis, became very ill at 18 months with meningitis, which left him severely handicapped. The fourth child, Sylvia Janet, lived 24 hours before returning to heaven. Polly nursed the sick, fed the hungry, and clothed the poor. Syl preceded her in death on Sept. 29, 1984 and left her in the care of his brother Jerry, who proudly and lovingly became her caretaker and companion. Polly loved making every day special and people loved being a part of her life. All who knew her will remember her traditions and her tremendous faith in God. In the words of her grandchild, Amy, "Her spirit and heart were too big for her petite body, they had to be set free and soar". Survivors: Jerry Kerschen; sister, Wanda (Simpson) Palmer of Wichita; Children and their spouses: Jerry and Shirley Kerschen, Tom and Kathy (Kerschen) Borniger, of Wichita, Paul Francis Kerschen of Topeka, KS, Ken and Beth (Kerschen) Johnson of Phoenix, AZ. 7 Grandchildren and their spouses: Brian and Candra Kerschen, Nate and Kristi (Kerschen) Prewitt, Melissa (Kerschen) Gonsalves, Kimberly Kerschen, Luke and Amy (Borniger) Snow, Christopher Borniger, Kate Borniger; 10 Great Grandchildren: Whitney Prewitt, Zachary Gonsalves, Aaron Prewitt, Seth Prewitt, Kaley Kerschen, Kelsey Gonsalves (1992 to 2007), Madison Prewitt, Sydney Kerschen, Carly Kerschen, Brogan Snow. She will also be be greatly missed by many nieces, nephews, family members and friends. A memorial has been established with Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, www.hynesmemorial.org Wichita, KS.

2 Walter J. Kerschen Wichita Eagle - Jan 16, 2008

PECK - Kerschen, Walter J., 81, farmer & owner of Walt's Auto Parts, died Jan. 14, 2008. Survivors: wife, Gladys; daughters, Carla Whaleyof Haysville, Cheryl Bethelof Wichita; son, Kurt (Brandi) of Wellington, 6 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, sisters; Mildred Murray, Virginia Breitenbach, Margaret Becker, Patsy Rau. Visitation 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, Day Funeral Home, Wellington. Rosary and vigil 7 p.m. today; Mass 10 a.m. Thursday, both at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Interment at Prairie Lawn Cemetery. Memorials to St. Anthony Catholic Church, 210 N. B Street, Wellington, KS 67152. www.dayfuneralhome.info

1 Sister Remigia Kerschen Wichita Eagle - 11/22/2007 - 11/23/2007

Kerschen, Sister Remigia, ASC, archivist for the ASC Community and retired math teacher, died Nov. 19, 2007. Welcoming of the Body 2 p.m.; Wake service 7 p.m. both Friday; Mass of Christian burial 10:30 a.m. Saturday, all at Adorers of the Blood of Christ, Wichita Center, 1165 Southwest Blvd., Wichita. Sister Kerschen was born Dec. 27, 1917 in Cunningham, Kan., to Frank H. and Anna (Scheer) Kerschen. She made her first profession Aug. 7, 1935. She received her BS and MA in Education and MST. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Alfred; sisters, Louise, Grace, Genevieve and Mary Alice. Survivors: brother, Walter Kerschen of Wichita; sisters, Sister Lucille Kerschen, ASC, Marlene Kerschen, Loretta Voth all of Wichita; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; Sisters of the ASC Community. A memorial has been established for the retirement of Sisters, ASC, 1165 Southwest Blvd., Wichita, KS 67213. DeVorss Flanagan-Hunt Mortuary.

0           Mardella Kerschen                                          Times-Sentinal - July 17, 2007

Mardella E. Kerschen, 79, farm wife, housewife and Sacristan at St. Mary Catholic Church in Aleppo Kan., passed away July 5, 2007 at the Catholic Care Center in Aleppo, Kan. She was born December 15, 1927, in St. Marks, Kan., the daughter of Joseph and Marie (Strunk) Cordell. On April 12, 1950, she married Alfred M. Kerschen at St. Mary Catholic Church in Aleppo, Kan. She is survived by daughter Jane (Dick) George of Valley Center, Kan., sons and spouses, Dan (Norene) Kerschen, Don (Dana) Kerschen, Dave Kerschen, Mark (Tammy) Kerschen, all of Garden Plain, Kan., brothers, David Cordell of Garden Plain, Simon Cordell of Benton, Kan., sisters, Evelyn Bogner of Parsons, Kan., Catherine Baalmann of Halstead, Kan., Rosemary Martin of St. Marks, Kan., 19 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred. Rosary was at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, July 8 and funeral mass was 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 9, both at St. Mary Catholic Church. Celebrants were Father Samuel J. Pinkerton and Father Bernard Gorges. Memorials have been established with Missionaries of Christ the Mediator and the Alzheimer’s Association. Wulf-Ast Mortuary, Garden Plain, was in charge of arrangements.

1          Kerschen, Alfred M.                                         Wichita Eagle, The (KS) - January 20-21, 2007

GARDEN PLAIN - Kerschen, Alfred M., 82, retired dairy/grain farmer, died Jan. 19, 2007. Alfred was a WWII Navy veteran serving as a signalman third class V-6 USNR-SV on the USS LCI 458. He received a Victory Medal and Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal for his service. Rosary 7 p.m. Sunday; mass 10:30 a.m. Monday, both at St. Mary Catholic Church, Aleppo, Kan. with Father John Reinkemeyer and Father Phillip Allen. Survivors: wife of 56 years, Mardella; daughter and spouse, Jane and Dick George of Valley Center; sons and spouses, Dan and Norene, Don and Dana, David, Mark and Tammy all of Garden Plain; brother, Walt of Wichita; sisters, Sr. Remigia and Sr. Lucille Kerschen, Marlene Kerschen, Loretta Voth all of Wichita; grandchildren, Greg, Julie, Laura, Emily, Jon, Rachel, Keith, Kim, Matthew, Christopher, Jesse, Jordan, Amber, Jamie, Cale, Beau, Cali, Kyri; 6 great-grandchildren. Memorials: Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, Faith Hospice and Alzheimer's Association. Wulf-Ast Mortuary, Garden Plain.

2          Elmer J. Kerschen                                            Hutchinson News, The (KS) - November 9-10, 2006

KINGMAN - Elmer J. Kerschen, 82, died Nov. 7, 2006, at Kingman Community Hospital. He was born Feb. 17, 1924, in St. Leo, the son of Michael and Anna Bugner Kerschen. A resident of Kingman County, he was a retired operations manager for Cessna Aircraft. He belonged to St. Patrick Catholic Church and a 60-year member of Knights of Columbus. On April 23, 1946, he married Helen Becker in St. Leo. She died May 17, 2001. Survivors include: two sons, Alan, Asheville, N.C., and Keith, Wichita; a brother, Roman, Kingman; three sisters, Marie Grieving, Kingman, Marce Goetz, Wichita, and Gen Laggart, Dodge City; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Henry and Edward; and two sisters, Barbara Nicholas and Lorraine Adelhardt. Parish rosary was held Thursday at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Kingman. Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at the church, with Father Jim Weldon presiding. Burial will be in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Kingman. Memorials may be sent to St. Patrick Grade School in care Livingston Funeral Home, 1830 North Main, Kingman, KS 67086.

Elmer J. Kerschen                                            Wichita Eagle, The (KS) - November 9, 2006

KINGMAN - Kerschen, Elmer J., 82, retired Cessna operations manager, died Nov. 7, 2006. Rosary 7 p.m. Thursday; service 10:30 a.m. Friday, both at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Survivors: sons, Alan, Keith; brother, Roman; sisters, Marie Grieving, Marce Goetz, Gen Laggart; 8 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. Livingston Funeral Home.

3          Catherine Kate Kerschen Polan Wichita Eagle, The (KS) - May 28, 2006

Kerschen, Catherine "Kate" (Polan), age 86, retired farmer, died Saturday, May 27, 2006. Visitation 3 - 5 p.m. Monday, Webb-Shinkle Mortuary, Clearwater. Rosary 7 p.m. Monday, Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Tuesday, both at Christ the King Catholic Church. Graveside services 1 p.m. Wednesday, St. Mary's Cemetery, Marienthal. Preceded in death by, parents, Thomas and Catherine (Bunck) Polan; husband, Alphonse; daughter, Laura; son, Donald; sister, Sister Cecilia Polan, ASC; brothers, Thomas and Herman Polan. Survivors: daughters and sons-in-law, JoAnn and Ralph Sigman of Hays, Jean and Ben Schawe of Dodge City, Lorena and Steve Forrest, Mary and Ken Winter, all of Wichita; sons and daughters-in-law, Jim Kerschen, LeRoy and Carolyn Kerschen, Joe and Paula Kerschen, all of Wichita, Thomas and Nora Kerschen of Dighton, Dale and Barbara Kerschen of Aurora, Colo.; sisters, Mary Lubbers, Bernadine Berning, both of Wichita, Virginia Baker of Haddam, Pat Orth of Andale; brother, Bill Polan of Wichita; 30 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren. Memorials: Christ the King Catholic Church, 4411 W. Maple, Wichita, KS 67209 or Hospice Care of Kansas, 3241 E. Victor, Wichita, KS 67208. Webb-Shinkle Mortuary, Clearwater , 584-2244

KERSCHEN, Catherine "Kate" (POLAN); 86; Wichita KS; Hutchinson News; 2006-5-28; retftrdoc

4          Jerelean Rose Kerschen                                    Wichita Eagle, The (KS) - April 26, 2006

Kerschen, Jerelean Rose, 78, went home to be with the Lord, Apr 24, 2006. Viewing Wednesday Apr 26, 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Rosary following 7:30 p.m. DeVorss Flanagan-Hunt Mortuary. Funeral mass, 10:30 a.m. Thursday Apr. 27 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Preceded in death by her parents, Gordon and Bernadine Hinton, and sister, Rita Ann Hinton; Survivors include husband: Elmer Kerschen, of the home; son: Galen (Stephanie) Kerschen; daughter: Caroline Woods both of Wichita; sisters: Jackie Brant of Wichita; Judy Walker of Jackson, MS; grandchildren: Amy Vaughn, Lori Hull, Becky Hull, Christopher Kerschen, Nicholas Kerschen, Noni Kerschen, Vonda Kerschen, Bailey Woods, Avery Rose Woods, & Crosby Woods; great-granddaughter, Kaylie Nix. A memorial has been established with Bishop Carroll H.S., Campaign for Blessed Sacrament & Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice.

4.5 ADELHARDT, Lorraine M (KERSCHEN); 83; South Hutchinson KS; Hutchinson News; 2006-2-23; retftrdoc

5          Kerschen, Daniel A.                                         Wichita Eagle, The (KS) - September 8, 2005

Kerschen, Daniel A. (Dan), Born Jan. 31st, 1940 Kingman, Kansas. Died Sept. 6th 2005. Dan is survived by his wife Patty. 4 Sons Danny-Dena, Tim-Debbie, William-Mindy of Texas, Randy-Teri of Colorado; 2 Daughters Julie, Kim-James of Texas. 17 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Patty's parents, Ann and Russell Wright of Council Grove, Ks. Sisters: RoseMarie-Md, Pat-Fl, Netta,-Ks. Gladys-Fl. Brothers: Lee-Ks, Gene-SC, Bob-Fl, Derald-Ks, Tom-Ks. Dan Loved God, Family, and his work. And he loved to play. Dan's career was in the electrical trade. Dan started working for McBride Electric in 1964. He later was promoted to assistant manager to Lloyd McBride. In 1974 Dan and Lloyd started McBride Electric of Texas. Dan was the managing partner and the Dallas office flourished under his leadership. In another time of expansion in 1992, Dan was asked by the company to open a new office in Atlanta,Ga. as the general manager. Much to Dan's credit, McBride Electric of Dallas and Atlanta are successful businesses and as a result over the course of time many lives have been blessed from their formation. Dan retired from McBride Electric in August of 1999 completing a career which spanned over 35 years. Funeral is at 10 a.m. on Saturday September 10, 2005, St. Patrick Catholic Church in Denison, Texas . There will be a rosary at 7 p.m. on Friday September 9, 2005 also at St. Patrick Church.

KERSCHEN, Dan; 65; Topeka KS; ShermanHD (TX); 2005-9-7; delpat

KERSCHEN, Daniel A; 65; Topeka KS; ShermanHD (TX); 2005-9-8; delpat

KERSCHEN, Dan; 65; Topeka KS; ShermanHD (TX); 2005-9-9; delpat

6          Stauber-Kerschen, Eleanor                               Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (NY) - June 5, 2005 - Text not found

            Eleanor Stauber Kerschen                                Arizona Republic, The (Phoenix, AZ) - February 20, 2005 - Text not found
7          Kerschen, Gerald L.                                         Wichita Eagle, The (KS) - May 18, 2005

ANDALE - Kerschen, Gerald L., 81, retired teacher, coach, principal and superintendent of Renwick U.S.D. 267 passed away at his home on May 14, 2005. Jerry was born Jan. 22, 1924 on the farm near Andale, KS, the son of Leo M. & Bertha (Jecke) Kerschen. On September 16, 1944 he married Margaret (Kocour) at Camp Rucker, Alabama. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Margaret (Kocour) Kerschen; sons & spouses, Jerry & Rebecca Kerschen of Wichita, Chuck & Karen Kerschen of Noblesville, IN; daughters & spouses, Jeanne Steven of Ost, Brenda Sanchez of Andale, Mary & Tom Byrne of Wichita, Jonelle & Steve Bradshaw of Fountain Valley, CA, Ann & Ray Bunch of Pleasant Hill, MO, Janet & Jim Hintz of Andale; brothers, Father Leo Kerschen of Eureka, Father Leon Kerschen of Iola; 26 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo & Bertha Kerschen; brother, Dennis Kerschen; grandson, Nicholas Bradshaw; son-in-law, Tom Steven. Rosary 6pm today; Mass of Christian Burial 10:30am, Wednesday, both at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Celebrants and Concelebrants, Frs. Leo & Leon Kerschen, Fr. Bob Kocour, Fr. Reinhard Eck. Memorials to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Andale and Missions Inc. c/o Fr. Robert Kocour. Visitation 9a.m.-4p.m. today, Wulf-Ast Mortuary, Mt. Hope, KS.
            Gerald L. Kerschen                                          Kansas City Star, The (MO) - May 16, 2005 - Text not found

8          Johanna E. Kerschen Geiger                             Kansas City Star, The (MO) - February 19, 2005 - Text not found
            Johanna E. Kerschen                                        Hutchinson News, The (KS) - February 19, 2005

GARDEN PLAIN - Johanna E. Kerschen, 99, died Feb. 16, 2005, at Cunningham. She was born Sept. 16, 1905, at St. Marks, the daughter of John and Mary Schneider Geiger. She was a homemaker. On Nov. 11, 1931, she married Nicholas P. Kerschen, at St. Marks. Survivors include: two sons, Jim and his wife Sylvia, Goddard, and Bob and his wife Jeanette, Cunningham; two daughters, Corine Wilhite and her husband John, Midwest City, Okla., and Verna Papotta and her husband Ken, Simi Valley, Calif.; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.Rosary will be at 5:30 p.m. Sunday at St. Anthony Parish Hall, Garden Plain. Funeral will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday at St. Marks Catholic Church, St. Marks, with Father David Linnebur and Father David Lies presiding. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Wulf-Ast Mortuary, Garden Plain. Interment will be in St. Marks Cemetery.
            Kerschen, Johanna E. (Geiger)              Wichita Eagle, The (KS) - February 19 & 20, 2005

GARDEN PLAIN - Kerschen, Johanna E. (Geiger), 99, housewife, died Feb. 16, 2005 in Cunningham, KS. Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Wulf-Ast Mortuary, Garden Plain; rosary 5:30 p.m. Sunday, St. Anthony Parish Hall, Garden Plain; funeral mass 10 a.m. Monday, St. Marks Catholic Church, St. Marks, KS with Father David Linnebur and Father David Lies officiating; burial will follow in St. Marks Cemetery. Mrs. Kerschen was born Sept. 16, 1905 in St. Marks, to the late John Geiger and Mary Schneider. On Nov. 11, 1931, she married the late Nicholas P. Kerschen in St. Marks. Survivors: sons and spouses, Jim and Sylvia Kerschen of Goddard, Bob and Jeanette Kerschen of Cunningham; daughters and spouses, Corine and John Wilhite of Midwest City, OK, Verna and Ken Papotta of Simi Valley, CA; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

9          Ronald Leo Kerschen                                       Kansas City Star, The (MO) - December 25, 2004 - Text not found

         Ronald Leo Kerschen                                       Wichita Eagle, The (KS) - December 25, 2004

GREAT BEND - Kerschen, Ronald Leo, 47, died Dec. 23, 2004. Service 10:30 a.m. Monday, St. Patrick Catholic Church. Survivors: mother, Dorothy of Great Bend; brother, Robert of Denver; sisters, Sue Doonan of Wichita, Aimee Shank of Denver. Bryant Funeral Home.

10        Kerschen, Clara Ann                                        Wichita Eagle, The (KS) - August 26, 2004

PRATT - Kerschen, Clara Ann, 90, died Aug. 24, 2004. Service 10:30 a.m. Satuday, Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors: sons, Lee, Derald, Tom, Dan, Gene, Bob; daughters, Rosemarie Kirk, Netta Touzel, Pat Foerster, Gladys Horne; 34 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren. Larrison Mortuary.

            Clara Ann Kerschen                                         Kansas City Star, The (MO) - August 26, 2004 - Text not found

            Clara Ann Kerschen                                         Hutchinson News, The (KS) - August 26, 2004

PRATT -- Clara Ann Kerschen, 90, died Aug. 24, 2004, at Pratt Regional Medical Center, Pratt. She was born Dec. 27, 1913, at St. Leo, the daughter of John C. and Mary Seiwert Voss. A resident of Pratt since 1966, moving from Kingman, she was a homemaker. She belonged to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Daughters of Isabella, Kingman, and Altar Society at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. On Jan. 14, 1936, she married Edward F. Kerschen at St. Leo. He died Aug. 5, 2004. Survivors include: six sons, Lee, Derald and Tom, all of Wichita, Dan, Trenton, Texas, Gene, Wilmington, N.C., and Bob, Belleview, Fla.; four daughters, Rosemarie Kirk, Waldorf, Md., Netta Touzel, Hutchinson, Pat Foerster, Orange Park, Fla., and Gladys Horne, Apopka, Fla.; 34 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Delmer; a daughter, Carol; and a brother, Alphonse Voss. Vigil service will be at 7 p.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Pratt. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church with the Rev. Gregory LeBlanc presiding. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday at Larrison Mortuary, Pratt. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Kingman. Memorials may be sent to the church or Sacred Heart School, both in care of the mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, Pratt, KS 67124.

11        Edward F. Kerschen                                        Kansas City Star, The (MO) - August 7, 2004 - Text not found
            Kerschen, Edward F.                                       Wichita Eagle, The (KS) - August 7, 2004

PRATT - Kerschen, Edward F., 94, died Aug. 5, 2004. Service 10:30 a.m. Monday, Sacred Heart Church. Survivors: wife, Clara; sons, LeRoy, Derald, Tom, Dan, Gene, Bob; daughters, Rosemarie Kirk, Netta Touzel, Pat Foerster, Gladys Horne; brothers, Elmer, Roman; sisters, Marie, Marcella, Gen, Lorraine; 34 grandchildren. Larrison Mortuary.

KERSCHEN, Edward F; 94; Wichita KS; Hutchinson News; 2004-8-7; retftrdoc

12        Kerschen, Eugene J. "Gene"                              Wichita Eagle, The (KS) - June 15, 2004

GODDARD - Kerschen, Eugene J. "Gene," 62, a farmer and retired Colwich Elementary School teacher, died unexpectedly Sat., June 12, 2004. Gene was born Nov. 8, 1941 in Goddard, KS to Nick & Johanna (Geiger) Kerschen. He graduated from Andale High School and Wichita State University and later received his Masters Degree in Education. Gene taught History at Colwich Elementary School for 30 years. He sang in the St. Mark Catholic Church Chior and served on several church committees. He is proud of the accomplishments of the hundreds of students he taught over the years. Survivors: mother, Johanna of Cunningham; brothers, Jim of Goddard, Bob of Cunningham; sisters, Corine Wilhite of Midwest City, OK, Verna Papotta of Simi Valley, CA; a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Nicholas Kerschen in 1997. Rosary 7pm Wed.; funeral mass 10:30am Thur., both at St. Marks Catholic Church, St. Marks, KS. Interment at St. Marks Cemetery. Wulf-Ast Mortuary, Garden Plain.
            Eugene J. Gene Kerschen                                 Kansas City Star, The (MO) - June 15, 2004 - text not found

Eugene J. Gene Kerschen                         Hutchinson News, The (KS) - June 15, 2004

GODDARD -- Eugene J. "Gene" Kerschen, 62, died June 12, 2004. He was born Nov. 8, 1941, at Goddard, the son of Nick and Johanna Geiger Kerschen. He graduated from Andale High School and Wichita State University and later received his master's degree in education. He taught history at Colwich Elementary school for 30 years. He was also a farmer. Survivors include: his mother, Johanna Kerschen, Cunningham; two brothers, Jim, Goddard, and Bob, Cunningham; two sisters, Corine Wilhite, Midwest City, Okla., and Verna Papotta, Simi Valley, Calif. ; and many nieces and nephews. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at St. Mark's Catholic Church, St. Marks. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church with Father Shawn McKnight presiding. Interment will be in St. Mark's Cemetery, St. Marks.

13        Kerschen, Virginia June                                    Wichita Eagle, The (KS) - April 17, 2004

Kerschen, Virginia June, 52, died April 15, 2004. Service pending. Larrison Mortuary, Pratt.

KERSCHEN, Virginia June ( ); 51; Wichita KS; Hutchinson News; 2004-4-18; retftrdoc

13.5 Jessie L. Kerschen Born: 1944 Died: 2004 State of last residence: Florida

14        Kerschen, Bertha A. (Jecke)                             Wichita Eagle, The (KS) - December 2, 2003

ANDALE - Kerschen, Bertha A. (Jecke), 102, housewife, died Dec. 1, 2003. Rosary 7:30 p.m. Tuesday; service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, both at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Bishops Thomas J. Olmstead and Eugene J. Gerber officiat ing; interment at St. Joseph Cemetery. Mrs. Kerschen was born June 29, 1901 in Andale, KS to the late Fredrick Jecke and Fredricka Wagner. On May 2, 1922 she married Leo Michael Kerschen in Andale. Preceded in death by husband, Leo M. and son, Dennis. Survivors: sons, Gerald L. Kerschen of Andale, Father Leo A. Kerschen of Eureka, Father Leon Kerschen of Iola; 13 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchild ren; 12 great-great-grandchildren. Wulf-Ast Mortuary, Mt. Hope.

15        Ray John Kerschen                                           Jefferson City News-Tribune (MO) - May 12, 2003

Ray John Kerschen, age 86, died at St. Joseph Home For The Aged, Jefferson City, MO, on May 10, 2003. He was born at Hooker, OK on Sept. 27, 1917, the son of John & Mary Albers Kerschen. He was married to Virginia Thomas on Sept. 8, 1940 in Hugo, Colorado. Mrs. Kerschen died July 16, 2001. He is survived by two sons: John Kerschen, Colorado Springs, Colorado & James Kerschen, Somerset, NJ; two daughters: Janet Phillips, Granada Hills, California & Janice Buchheim, Jefferson City, MO; two brothers & three sisters, six grandchildren & two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four sisters. He moved to the Tipton area in 1955, where he was a farmer. Visitation will be at Meisenheimer-Griswold Funeral Home, Tipton, MO, after 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, 2003 and the family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The funeral will be at St. Andrew's Catholic Church, May 14, 2003, Tipton, MO at 11:00 a.m., with Fr. Louis Dorn & Fr. David Veit officiating. Burial will be in St. Andrew's Cemetery, Tipton, MO.

16        Klingsieck, Eileen M. (Kerschen)                      Wichita Eagle, The (KS) - April 24, 2003

Klingsieck, Eileen M. (Kerschen), 73, homemaker, died Tuesday, April 22, 2003. Rosary 7 p.m. today, mass 10 a.m. Friday, both at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Preceded in death by: husband, Pete; sister, Cecilia McFadden . Survivors: son and daughter-in-law, Alan and Suk Klingsieck of Seoul, Korea; daughter, Mona Klingsieck, brother, Elmer Kerschen, sister, Rita Rausch, all of Wichita; grandchildren, Angie and Michael. Memorial with Victory in the Valley. Hillside Funeral Home, West Chapel.

17        Kerschen, Rose Mary                                       Wichita Eagle, The (KS) - March 1, 2003

Kingman - Kerschen, Rose Mary, 75, former teacher and homemaker, died Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2003. Rosary 4 p.m. Sunday; service 10 a.m. Monday, both at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Survivors: husband, Roman; sons, Mike of Spokane, Wash., Kevin of Raleigh, N.C., Denny of Goddard; daughters, Carol Walle of Buhler, Jan Johnson of Las Vegas, Donna Glosemeyer of St. Charles, Mo., Peggy Freeman of Wichita; brothers, Lawrence Sheahan of San Jose, Calif., Jimmy Sheahan, Gerald Sheahan both of Hutchinson, Dennis Sheahan of Austin, Texas; sisters, Rita Ann Reida of Cheney, Pat Hinds of Houston, Elaine Wells of Goddard, Judy Hageman of Kingman; 22 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Memorials established with St. Patrick Grade School and Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice. Livingston Funeral Home.

KERSCHEN, Rose Mary (SHEAHAN); 75; Kingman KS; Hutchinson News; 2003-2-28; retftrdoc

18        Lorene B. Bobby Kerschen                              Merced Sun-Star, The (CA) - January 7, 2003

Lorene B. "Bobby" Kerschen died in Merced, California, on January 5, 2003 at the age of 83 after an extended illness. With her husband, Marcellus J. Kerschen, and family, Lorene lived in Germany and Japan, settling in Merced in 1962. Lorene, a teacher for retarded and handicapped children for the Merced County School District, enjoyed exploring different cultures through people and food. She also enjoyed dancing, treasure hunting at thrift stores, and creating crafts of all kinds. Lorene is survived by one son, four daughters and three grandchildren. They are: Patrick Kerschen of Atascadero, CA; Linda Berry of Fontana, CA; Christina Kerschen of San Diego, CA; Rebecca Vollstedt of Fall Creek, OR; Maria Kerschen of Aptos, CA; John Kerschen of Rancho Cucamonga, CA; Katherine Cook of Ap- tos, CA; and Laura Ann CohenKerschen of Atascadero, CA. Visitation has been scheduled for Thursday, January 9 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Stratford Evans Funeral Chapel. A rosary will be said at 1:00 pm on Friday, January 10 with funeral services to follow at 1:30 pm at the same location. A memorial reception will take place at the Stratford Evans Reception Hall immediately following. Arrangements are under the direction of Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Chapel.

18.5 FUGGER, Sophie Agatha (KERSCHEN); 91; Marienthal KS>Tulsa OK; Great Bend T (KS); 2003-1-5; kdm

FUGGER, Sophie Agatha (KERSCHEN); 91; Tulsa OK; Hutchinson News (KS); 2003-1-5; retftrdoc

19        Dennis Kerschen                                              Las Vegas Review-Journal (NV) - April 27, 2002

Dennis Gene Kerschen, 74, died Tuesday. He was born Sept. 28, 1927, in Kansas and was a resident of Las Vegas. He is survived by his wife, Bernetta of Las Vegas; sons, Mike of Montana and Steve of Colorado; daughters, Linda Baxter of Tennessee, and Vicki Middeker and Catherine, both of Colorado; brothers, Gerald, Leo and Leon, all of Kansas; 11 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Burial will be in Colorado. Hites Funeral Home handled arrangements.

KERSCHEN, Dennis Gene; 74; KS>Las Vegas NV; Las Vegas Sun; 2002-4-26; neb

20 Virginia Kerschen Jefferson City News-Tribune (MO) - July 19, 2001

Virginia Kerschen, 87, Hereford, Texas, died July 16, 2001, at Westgate Nursing Home. She was born May 4, 1914, in Columbia, a daughter of Albert and Cora Mae Prewitt Thomas. She was married Sept. 8, 1940, in Hugo, Colo., to Ray Kerschen, who survives at the home. She was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Other survivors include: two daughters, Janet Phillips, Granada Hills, Calif., and Janice Buchhaim, Medina, Ohio; two sons, John Kerschen, Colorado Springs, Colo., and James Kerschen, Wilmington, Del.; three sisters, Beverly Jesko, Hereford, Wilma Hoff, Laguna Beach, Calif., and Doris Rahm, Sun City, Calif.; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Andrews Catholic Cemetery, Tipton. Visitation will be Friday evening at Meisenheimer-Griswold Funeral Home, Tipton, with rosary at 7 p.m.

KERSCHEN, Virginia (THOMAS); 87; Columbia MO>Hereford TX; Cal Dem (MO); 2001-7-25; jkl

21 Cathey Louise Kerschen Tulsa World (OK) - July 14, 2001

Stillwater - Cathey Louise Kerschen, 56, homemaker, died Thursday. Rosary 7 p.m. Sunday, St. John's Catholic Church, and memorial services 10:30 a.m. Monday, Strode Funeral Home Chapel.

22        Kerschen, Helen Mary                          Wichita Eagle, The (KS) - May 19, 2001

Kingman - Kerschen, Helen Mary, 75, homemaker, died Thursday, May 17, 2001. Rosary 7 p.m. Sunday; service 10 a.m. Monday, both at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Survivors: husband, Elmer; sons and daughters-in-law, Alan and Sonya of Asheville, N.C., Keith and Pat of Wichita; brother, Bud Becker Jr. of Isabel, Eugene Becker of Enid, Okla., Elmer Becker of Great Bend, Victor Becker of Maize, Walter Becker of Wichita, Donald Becker of Cunningham; sisters, Irene Salkind of Scottsdale, Ariz., Loretta Schwartz of Kingman, Marie Cooley of Maize, Caroline Dyce of Cunningham, Gladys Randolph of Phoenix, Patricia Zrubek of Wichita; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Memorial established with St. Patrick's Grade School. Livingston Funeral Home.

KERSCHEN, Helen Mary (BECKER); 75; Wichita KS; Hutchinson News; 2001-5-19; retftrdoc

22.5 FITZGERALD, Agnes (KERSCHEN); 77; Meade KS; Hutchinson News; 2001-4-24; retftrdoc

23        Kerschen, Leonard N.                                      Wichita Eagle, The (KS) - April 16, 1999

Garden Plain - Kerschen, Leonard N., 84, former Cessna Aircraft Co. employee, died Wednesday, April 14, 1999. Rosary 8:15 p.m. today, Wulf-Ast Mortuary, Garden Plain; service 10 a.m. Saturday, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Aleppo. Survivors: several nieces and nephews.

23.5 Matthew J. Kerschen Born: 1921 Died: 1998 State of last residence: Louisiana

24        Kerschen, Clara                                               Wichita Eagle, The (KS) - September 22, 1997

Garden Plain - Kerschen, Clara, 87, homemaker, died Saturday, Sept. 20, 1997. Rosary 7:30 p.m. today, service 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, both at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Survivor: brother, Leonard Kerschen of Garden Plain. Memorial has been established with St. Anthony's Altar Society. Wulf-Ast Mortuary.

25        Kerschen, Nicholas Peter                                 Wichita Eagle, The (KS) - February 7, 1997

Garden Plain - Kerschen, Nicholas Peter, 91, retired farmer, died Wednesday, Feb. 5, 1997. Rosary 7:30 p.m. today, service 10 a.m. Saturday, both at St. Anthony Catholic Church.Survivors: wife, Johanna; sons, Jim, Gene, both of Goddard, Bob of Cunningham; daughters, Corine Wilhite of Midwest City, Okla., Verna Papotta of Simi Valley, Calif.; 20 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren. Wulf-Ast Mortuary, Garden Plain.

26        Kerschen, Gertrude (Strunk)                             Wichita Eagle, The (KS) - December 15, 1994

Garden Plain - Kerschen, Gertrude (Strunk), 87, farmer's wife, died Wednesday, Dec. 14, 1994. Rosary 7:30 p.m. Friday, service 10:30 a.m. Saturday, both at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Survivors: sons, Leon, Jerome, both of Garden Plain, Al of Wichita; daughters, Marcella Bogner of Haven, Marlene McClure of Pittsburg, Kathy Murphy of Garden Plain; sisters, Agnes Baalman of Colwich, Elizabeth Lubbers of Parsons; 33 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren. Wulf-Ast Mortuary.

27        KERSCHEN - Yetta                                        South Florida Sun-Sentinel ( Fort Lauderdale , FL) - August 20, 1994

KERSCHEN - Yetta, 81 of Hollywood, FL died August 19, 1994. Star of David Memorial Chapel, N. Lauderdale.*

28        Kerschen, James J.                                           Wichita Eagle, The (KS) - June 26, 1994

Garden Plain - Kerschen, James J., 54, of Arkansas City, formerly of Garden Plain, construction worker, died Friday, June 24, 1994. Service was Saturday, St. Anthony's Cemetery; memorial service 7:30 p.m., Monday, St. Anthony's Church. Survivors: sons, Joe, John, both of Garden Plain, Jack of Mount Hope; daughter, Deanna Zoglman of Viola; mother, Gertrude of Garden Plain; brothers, Leon, Jerome, both of Garden Plain, Al of Wichita; sisters, Marcella Bogner of Haven; Marlene McClure of Pittsburg, Kathy Murphy of Garden Plain; five grandchildren. Wulf-Ast Mortuary.

28.5 Ida M. Kerschen Born: 1903 Died: 1994 State of last residence: Kansas

29        Puetz, Johanna (Kerschen)                                Wichita Eagle, The (KS) - December 27-28, 1993

Garden Plain - Puetz, Johanna (Kerschen), 91, homemaker, died Sunday, Dec. 26, 1993. Rosary 7:30 p.m. Tuesday; service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, both at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Survivors: brother, Leonard Kerschen, sister, Clara Kerschen, both of Garden Plain. Wulf-Ast Mortuary.

30        Kerschen, Henry S.                                          Wichita Eagle, The (KS) - August 24, 1993

Kerschen, Henry S., 81, retired farmer and carpenter, died Monday, Aug. 23, 1993. Rosary 7:30 p.m. today, Livington Funeral Home, Kingman; service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, St. Leo ( Kan. ) Catholic Church. Survivors: sons, Richard of Wichita, James of Dodge City, Kenneth of Cunningham; brothers, Edward of Pratt, Elmer, Roman, both of Kingman; sisters, Marie Grieving, Lorraine Adelhardt, both of Kingman, Genevieve Laggart of Dodge City, Marcella Goetz of Wichita; eight grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Cunningham Public Library, in care of First National Bank, Cunningham, Kan. 67035.

31        Kerschen, Marie Katherine (Kraus)                  Wichita Eagle, The (KS) - June 10, 1992

Garden Plain - Kerschen, Marie Katherine (Kraus), 77, retired Cessna Aircraft Corp. sheet metal worker, died Monday, June 8, 1992. Rosary 8 a.m. today, service 10:30 a.m. Thursday, both at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Aleppo. Survivors: husband, Leonard; brother, Joseph P. Kraus of Garden Plain. Wulf-Ast Mortuary.

32        Kerschen, Arthur                                              Miami Herald, The (FL) - January 7, 1992

Kerschen, Arthur, MARGATE, died Sunday. Kraeer Margate Funeral Home.

33        Kerschen, Edward John                                    Miami Herald, The (FL) - January 3, 1992

Kerschen, Edward John, 96, DEERFIELD BEACH, died Wednesday. Becker Funeral Home, Deerfield Beach.

33.3 Fannie C. Kerschen Born: 1905 Died: 1991 State of last residence: Arkansas

33.7 Bella Kerschen Born: 1892 Died: 1990 State of last residence: New York

34        Helen A. (Kerschen) Seidl                                Wichita Eagle, The (KS) - August 10, 1990

Colwich: Helen A. (Kerschen) Seidl, 88, homemaker and seamstress, died Thursday, Aug. 9, 1990. Rosary 8 p.m. today, service, 10 a.m. Saturday, both at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Colwich. Survivors: husband, Joseph; son, Walter Kerschen of Peck; daughters, Lucille Brewer, Mildred Murray, both of Wichita, Virginia Breitenbach of Colwich, Patricia Rau, Margaret Becker, both of Garden Plain; brothers, Edward Mertes of Conway Springs, Frank Mertes of Colwich; 17 grandchildren; 27 great- grandchildren. Memorial has been established with the Religious Education Center, Colwich. Seiler Funeral Home.

35        JILL A. KERSCHEN                                      Wichita Eagle, The (KS) - July 7, 1989

JILL A. KERSCHEN, 52, of 762 Redbarn, homemaker, died Thursday, July 6, 1989. Rosary 7 p.m. Sunday, service 10 a.m. Monday, both at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Survivors: husband, Walter L.; sons, Tim, Tom, both at home; daughters, Linda at home, Laura Dean of Wichita; parents, Ed and Juanita Hullett of Derby; brothers, Jack Morgan of Derby, Royce Hullett of Leavenworth; two grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Hospice Inc. and St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. De Vorss Flanagan-Hunt Mortuary.

36        ANGELA JOHANNA (KERSCHEN) TIMMONS     Wichita Eagle, The (KS) - May 15, 1988

ANGELA JOHANNA (KERSCHEN) TIMMONS, 70, of 339 Country Acres, homemaker, died Friday, May 13, 1988. Rosary 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, service 11 a.m. Tuesday, both at St. Leo (Kan.) Catholic Church. Survivors: son, Curtis B. of Los Angeles; daughter, Mary E. of Wichita; sisters, Stella Rider of Kihei, Maui, Hawaii, Bernice Kelenda of Wichita. Memorial has been established with the American Diabetes Association. Visitation 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, Cochran Mortuary.

37        ADOLINE (KRAUS) KERSCHEN                Wichita Eagle, The (KS) - April 24, 1988

ADOLINE (KRAUS) KERSCHEN, 87, of Wichita, former Garden Plain resident, homemaker, died Thursday, April 21, 1988. Rosary 7 p.m. Sunday, service 11:30 a.m. Monday, both at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Wichita. Survivors: sisters, Philomena Orth, Laura Orth, both of Wichita, Mary Berndson of Colwich, Leona Puetz of Garden Plain. Memorial has been established with the American Cancer Society. Wulf Mortuary, Garden Plain.

38        Melvin P. Kerschen                                          Wichita Eagle, The (KS) - January 18, 1988

GARDEN PLAIN - Melvin P. Kerschen, 59, St. Francis Regional Medical Center distribution center manager, died Saturday, Jan. 16, 1988. Rosary, 7:30 p.m. today, service 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, both at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Garden Plain. Survivors: wife, Martha; sons, Pat of Anthony, Martin of Garden Plain, Roger of Hays; daughters, Connie Inslee of Ingalls, Karen Seiler of Garden Plain; mother, Gertude Kerschen of Garden Plain; brothers, Leon, Jerome, both of Garden Plain, Al of Wichita, Jim of Arkansas City; sisters, Marcella Bogner of Haven, Marlene McClure of Pittsburg, Kathy Murphy of Garden Plain; seven grandchildren. Memorials have been established with the St. Francis Regional Medical cancer center and St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Wulf Mortuary.

39        Evelyn R. Kerschen                                          Wichita Eagle, The (KS) - May 5, 1985

CONWAY SPRINGS - Evelyn R. Kerschen, 75, homemaker, died Saturday. Service 10:30 a.m. Monday, St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Survivor: sister, Myrtle McCoy of Conway Springs. Memorial has been established with Conway Springs Volunteer Ambulance Service. Ebersole Mortuary.

40        KEITH KERSCHEN                                       Wichita Eagle, The (KS) - March 29, 1985

KEITH KERSCHEN, 20, of 3800 W. Kellogg, died Wednesday. Rosary 8:30 p.m. today, Seiler Funeral Home, Colwich; service 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Wichita. Survivors: parents, Albert and Marilyn Kerschen of Wichita; brothers, Mark of Wichita, Alan of Torrence, Calif., Kelly of Mulvane; sisters, Joan Ast of Arvada, Colo., Pamela and Diane of Wichita; grandparents, Gertrude Kerschen of Garden Plain, A.J. and Bernetta Stockemer of Colwich.

Norma Kerschen Born: 1897 Died: 1985 State of last residence: Florida

Marcellus Kerschen Born: 1920 Died: 1984 State of last residence: California

Sylvester Kerschen Born: 1915 Died: 1984 State of last residence: Kansas

Mary Kerschen Born: 1895 Died: 1984 State of last residence: Kansas

Ralph Kerschen Born: 1913 Died: 1984 State of last residence: Kansas

Katie Kerschen Born: 1892 Died: 1984 State of last residence: Kansas

Margaret Kerschen Born: 1904 Died: 1983 State of last residence: Kansas

Alma Kerschen Born: 1895 Died: 1983 State of last residence: Kansas

Ralph Kerschen Born: 1922 Died: 1982 State issued: Kansas

Laura Kerschen Born: 1946 Died: 1981 State issued: Kansas

Genevieve Kerschen Born: 1933 Died: 1981 State of last residence: Kansas

Agatha Kerschen Born: 1894 Died: 1979 State of last residence: Kansas

Kathryn Kerschen Born: 1919 Died: 1979 State issued: Michigan

KERSCHEN Kathryn Mon, 19 Feb 1979 GR Press Obit 6E*

Mathias Kerschen Born: 1895 Died: 1978 State of last residence: Kansas

Victor Kerschen Born: 1888 Died: 1978 State of last residence: Kansas

Wilferd Kerschen Born: 1920 Died: 1977 State issued: Kansas

Leo Kerschen Born: 1901 Died: 1977 State of last residence: Kansas

John Kerschen Born: 1879 Died: 1975 State of last residence: Kansas

Frances Kerschen Born: 1893 Died: 1974 State of last residence: Kansas

Walter Kerschen Born: 1921 Died: 1974 State of last residence: Kansas

Lena Kerschen Born: 1894 Died: 1973 State of last residence: New York

Albert Kerschen Born: 1906 Died: 1973 State of last residence: Kansas

Jake Kerschen Born: 1901 Died: 1973 State of last residence: Kansas

Sam Kerschen Born: 1893 Died: 1973 State of last residence: New York

Alphonse Kerschen Born: 1919 Died: 1970 State issued: Kansas

Harry Kerschen Born: 1919 Died: 1968 State issued: New York

Max Kerschen Born: 1911 Died: 1968 State issued: New York

Tony Kerschen Born: 1904 Died: 1967 State of last residence: Kansas

Nick Kerschen Born: 1882 Died: 1966 State of last residence: Kansas

Peter Kerschen Born: 1896 Died: 1965 State of last residence: Kansas

Arthur Kerschen Born: 1897 Died: 1954 State issued: Kansas

Six Kerschen obituaries that should appear in the Kansas City Star aren't being located in online searches of the newsbank database!

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