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John H. Backhus

Birth	:	2 Feb 1929 Tampa, Marion County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	29 Nov 2015 Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Saint John Cemetery Haven of Rest, Colliers, Brooke County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.3486160, -80.5502720
Description	:	John H. Backhus, 86, passed away Sunday evening, November 29th, 2015, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, KS. He was born at Tampa, KS, on February 2nd, 1929, the son of John G. and Helena (Ottensmeier) Backhus. Funeral service will be held at 1:30 pm., Friday, December 4th, 2015, at the Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Herington, with Rev. Troy Slater, officiating. Burial will follow at the St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, North Tampa. A prayer service will be held at the church, Thursday evening at the 7:00 pm. The services are under the direction of the... Read More	John H. Backhus, 86, passed away Sunday evening, November 29th, 2015, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, KS. He was born at Tampa, KS, on February 2nd, 1929, the son of John G. and Helena (Ottensmeier) Backhus. Funeral service will be held at 1:30 pm., Friday, December 4th, 2015, at the Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Herington, with Rev. Troy Slater, officiating. Burial will follow at the St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, North Tampa. A prayer service will be held at the church, Thursday evening at the 7:00 pm. The services are under the direction of the Zeiner Funeral Home, Herington Chapel. Mr. Backhus was a farmer and stockman. He was a member of the Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Herington. He enjoyed his friends daily at the Navarre Coop. He married Marilyn J. Hamm on July 28, 1957, at Ramona; and she preceded in death on September 7, 1999. Also preceded in death by five brothers (Erwin, Emil, Adolph, Herbert, and Edwin “Ed”), and three sisters (Alma Meyer, Ella Heidemann, and Wilma Nunn). Survived by four sons: John “Sonny” Backhus of Herington, Mike Backhus (wife-Connie) of Junction City, Steve Backhus (wife-Kelly) Abilene; Gary Backhus (wife-Jacque) of Salina; four daughters: Sue Johnson (husband-Gail) and Beth Bryant (husband-Cary) both of Hope; Linda Strome (husband-Jim) of Herington; Jean Wilkens of Springfield, MO; two brothers: Wilbert Backhus of Tampa; and Harry Backhus of Leavenworth; a sister Frieda Bentz of Tampa; 24 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. The family requests memorials to the Good Shepherd Hospice House of Manhattan; and may be sent in care of the Zeiner Funeral Home-Herington Chapel, 404 S. Broadway, Herington, KS 67449-3038.

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Where is John H. Backhus's memorial?
John H. Backhus's memorial is located at: Saint John Cemetery Haven of Rest, Colliers, Brooke County, USA.
When did John H. Backhus death?
John H. Backhus death on 29 Nov 2015 in Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas, USA
Where are the coordinates of the John H. Backhus's memorial?
Latitude: 40.3486160
Longitude: -80.5502720

Family Members:

Parent

John Gerhard Backhus Sr.

(1888 - 1968)

Helene J.F. Ottensmeier Backhus

(1889 - 1959)

Spouse

Marilyn J.F. Hamm Backhus

(1936 - 1999)

Siblings

Erwin G. Backhus

(1911 - 2001)

Alma H. Backhus Meyer

(1912 - 2015)

Emil A. Backhus

(1914 - 2006)

Frieda Johanna Backhus Bentz

(1918 - 2022)

(1919 - 2005)

(1922 - 2018)

(1924 - 2008)

(1926 - 2008)

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Coordinate: 40.3486160, -80.5502720

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Coordinate: 40.3753230, -80.6199840

15. Paris Cemetery
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16. Serbian Orthodox Cemetery
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17. Saint Paul Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.4174995, -80.5616989

18. Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.3233490, -80.6353580

19. Georges Run Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.3022920, -80.6189630

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Coordinate: 40.3636017, -80.6399994

21. Knights of Saint George Cemetery
Wellsburg, Brooke County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2859920, -80.5989860

22. Franklin Cemetery
Franklin, Brooke County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2758800, -80.5449300

23. Brooke Cemetery
Wellsburg, Brooke County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2874985, -80.6053009

24. Mount Calvary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.3643990, -80.6466980