William J. "Bill" Miller, 96, died May 14, 2009 at Woodhaven Care Center, Ellinwood, Kansas. He was born September 15, 1912 at Claflin, Kansas, the son of Frank J. and Louise (Zecha) Miller. He married Mildred Foshee October 8, 1951 at Claflin. She died June 5, 1994. A lifetime resident of Claflin, Mr. Miller was a retired farmer. He was a United States Army veteran, serving during World War II. Mr. Miller was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, both of Claflin. Survivors include five sisters: Roberta Prosser and Theresa Dolechek, both of Hoisington, Kansas; Marie Hoss, Doris Smith and Rita Doll, all of Claflin, Kansas; and one step-son, James Foschee, Hattesburg, Michigan. He was preceded in death by one brother, Martin Miller; and one sister, Leona Leiker. Vigil service will be at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, May 17, 2009 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Claflin. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Monday, May 18, 2009 at the church with Fathers Meinrad Miller and Charles Mazouch celebrants. Burial will be in Claflin Cemetery, with military honors by the VFW Post 7428 and American Legion Post 286. Friends may call from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday and from 9:00 a.m. until service time Monday at the church. Memorials are suggested to the Claflin Ambulance Service, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.