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May 31, 2009

Joe D. McMillen 1941 - 2009

Memorial services will be held Saturday, June 6, at the Great Bend Senior Center, 2005 Kansas Ave., from 2 to 6 p.m., for Joe D. McMillen, 67, of Great Bend, who passed away May 9 at his son’s home in Phoenix, Ariz., surrounded by family. Please come join in the sharing of the many happy memories experienced with Joe throughout the years. Questions regarding the memorial service and/or donations should be directed to Kelly Allison, 620-718-0050.

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 31, 2009#

Sharon A. Hanks 1955 - 2009

Sharon A. Hanks, 54, of Great Bend, died May 29 at Great Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center, Great Bend. Born Jan. 23, 1955, at Great Bend, she was the daughter of Edwin and Ruth Dafft Hanks. She was a former laundry worker for Cherry Village Nursing Home, Great Bend. She was a lifetime resident of Great Bend.

She was of the Southern Baptist faith.

Survivors include her partner, Angie Ebeling, Great Bend; a son, Ryan Andrasek, Manhattan; a brother, David Hanks, Olathe; a sister, Brenda Urban, Dodge City; a niece, Amy Lindal, Dodge City; and a nephew, Eric Urban, Geneva, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend, with the Rev. Gary Brooks officiant. Interment will be at Great Bend Cemetery North. Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Monday and from 9 a.m. to service time Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Sharon Hanks Memorial Fund, in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Bryant Funeral Home*
1425 Patton Road
Great Bend, KS 67530
620-793-3525
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 31, 2009

Donald Ray Haines 1937 - 2009

Services for Donald Ray Haines, 71, of Cripple Creek, Colo., a former resident of El Dorado and Great Bend, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Carlson Funeral Home, El Dorado. Visitation with the family will be on Monday evening from 6 to 7:30 at Carlson Funeral Home. Interment will follow the funeral in Sunset Lawns Cemetery, El Dorado. A picnic for friends and relatives will be held in the park following the committal. Donald died on May 27 at Scott City as the result of an automobile accident. Friends may call at Carlson Funeral Home.

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 31, 2009

May 29, 2009

Harold Eugene (Do’Bee) Hughes

RAYMOND — Harold Eugene (Do’Bee) Hughes, 33, died May 26 in rural Ellinwood. Born Sept. 16, 1975, in Great Bend, he was the son of Alfred Leroy Hughes and Charlotte Jean Adkins Hughes. He was a longtime Raymond resident. He married Susan Gardner on Nov. 18, 2008, in Great Bend.

Survivors include his wife, Susan, of the home; two daughters, Tabitha Kay Dunn-Hughes of Great Bend and Valarie Jean Agnes Hughes of Coffeyville; an unborn son; four brothers, Norman Johnson, Mike Hughes of Hutchinson, Don Hughes of Turon and Jon Hughes of Raymond; and a sister, Elizabeth Ann Hughes of Leavenworth. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Claflin Cemetery with the Rev. Eddie Gerlach officiating. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. today at Kimple Funeral Home in Ellinwood. Memorials are suggested to the Harold Eugene Hughes Memorial Fund.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Kimple Funeral Home Inc.
113 N. Main
P.O. Box 246
Ellinwood, KS 67526
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 29, 2009

James (Jim) Clevenger 1941 - 2009

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — James (Jim) Clevenger, 68, passed away May 17 in Colorado Springs after a brief battle with melanoma. Jim was born April 18, 1941, in Colorado Springs to the late Clyde and Edith (Marshall) Clevenger. He graduated from Blytheville, Ark., High School, then served his country in the Air Force in Oklahoma and France. Jim married his beloved wife, Karen (Robertson), on Feb. 18, 1966. Jim worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 31 years, retiring in 1997 as a maintenance technician. A true handyman, Jim was gifted with skills to fix anything, and he willingly helped everyone. Jim enjoyed camping, hiking, fishing and sports with his family and many friends.

Mr. Clevenger was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church.

In addition to his wife, Jim is survived by a son Mark Clevenger; a daughter Lynda (Clevenger) Thompson; son-in-law James Thompson; granddaughters Gwendolyn and Genevieve; and sister, Mrs. Norbert (Mary) Bieberle. He was preceded in death by sisters Jean Marie, Beverly Crabb and Flora Fleming.

Funeral services were held on Friday, May 22. Interment followed at Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 29, 2009*

Donald Ray Haines

CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo. — Donald Ray Haines, 71, of Cripple Creek, Colo., and a former Great Bend and El Dorado resident, died May 27 at Scott City as the result of an automobile accident. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Carlson Funeral Home, El Dorado. Interment will follow in Sunset Lawns Cemetery, El Dorado.

Donald was a retired lineman and foreman for the Power Company and had lived in Cripple Creek for the past 17 years. He was married to the former Dorma Lee Herndon of El Dorado.

Those he leaves, including his wife, of the home, are his children and their spouses — Denise Lynn and Warren Deckert, Pawnee Rock; Diane Rae Haines-Weis and husband Tim, Fontana; Donald Ray Haines, II and Jonie of Great Bend; a brother, George David Haines, El Dorado. A sister, Loaine Chloe Perry, Great Bend, and seven grandchildren also survive.

Memorials in his memory for the Rocky Mountain Chapel, Cripple Creek, may be left or sent to Carlson Funeral Home, El Dorado, which is handling the arrangements. Condolences to the family can be sent to www.carlsoncolonial.com.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Carlson Colonial Funeral Home*
200 South Star
El Dorado, KS 67042
316-321-1657
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 29, 2009

Howard Hubbard Jr. 1927 - 2009

CHASE — Howard Hubbard Jr., 81, died May 27 at Promise Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson. He was born June 25, 1927, at Mitchell, the son of Howard G. and Vada Bernadine Rife Hubbard. He married Nita L. Wright on Jan. 12, 1952, at Ellis. She died Nov. 13, 1997. A longtime Chase resident, he was a retired heavy equipment operator. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving during World War II.

Mr. Hubbard attended Eastwood Church of Christ, Hutchinson.

Survivors include a son, Doug Hubbard of Claflin; a daughter, Billie Redd of Hutchinson; a sister, Yvonne Hill of Lyons; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. A brother, Glen Hubbard, preceded him in death.

Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons, with minister Jimie-Wray Mead officiating. Burial will be at 5 p.m. Saturday in the Ionia Cemetery at Ionia. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until service time Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Chase First Responders in care of the funeral home.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Birzer Funeral Home
214 West Ave. South
Lyons, KS 67554
620-257-2211
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 29, 2009

Kandis Ann Pedigo 1968 - 2009

Kandis Ann Pedigo, 40, of Great Bend, died May 28 at Central Kansas Medical Center, Great Bend. She was born Nov. 1, 1968, at Great Bend, the daughter of Howard Stenson and Melba Jean Warrenburg Pedigo. She was a lifetime resident of Great Bend. She was a worker for Rosewood Services of Great Bend.

Miss Pedigo was a member of First United Methodist Church, Kiwanis Action Club and of The Storm Special Olympics Team, all of Great Bend.

Survivors include a brother, Donald L. Pedigo, and wife Kathleen, Great Bend; a sister, Sandy Smith and husband Randy, Great Bend; two nephews, Brian Pedigo and Dave Smith, both of Great Bend; and two nieces, Janell Pedigo and Michelle Pedigo, both of Great Bend. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Gary Lee Pedigo.

Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend, with the Rev. Gary Brooks officiant. Interment will be at Great Bend Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, with family to receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Memorial donations are suggested to the Rosewood Roots and Wings Foundation or to the Great Bend Recreation Commission in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Bryant Funeral Home*
1425 Patton Road
Great Bend, KS 67530
620-793-3525
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 29, 2009

May 28, 2009

Julius F. Penka 1920 - 2009

HOISINGTON — Julius F. Penka, 88, died May 27 at his Hoisington residence. He was born June 10, 1920, at Redwing, the son of Emil and Hedwig (Heger) Penka. He married Teresia M. Zoth on Sept. 24, 1946, at Hoisington. She preceded him in death on May 7, 1999. A retired farmer and carpenter, he was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army, 19th Infantry.

Mr. Penka was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus, Hoisington.

Survivors include a son, Tom Penka, of Olmitz; three daughters, Rosalie Roper of Linn, Kathy “Puddin” Brock of Great Bend and Dorothy Fercking of Hoisington; a sister, Helen Kalina of Hoisington and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Dan Penka, and one daughter, Mary Teresia Penka.

A Knights of Columbus Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Hoisington, with Father Dwight Birket officiating. Burial will be at the St. John Cemetery, Hoisington. Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. today and 9 to 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Julius Penka Carpentry Scholarship in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.nicholsonrickefh.net.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home*
415 North Main/P.O. Box 146
Hoisington, KS 67544
620-653-4165
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 28, 2009

Clifford Glenn Popp 1931 - 2009

WILSON — Clifford Glenn Popp died May 27 of cancer. He was born on July 14, 1931, on the family farm south of Russell to Emil and Martha (Templing) Popp. Cliff graduated from Gorham High School in 1949. He entered the Army and the Korean War in 1952, where he was wounded in a mortar attack and later received the Purple Heart. After the war he studied electronics at the Milwaukee School of Engineering and after completing school, Cliff returned to Kansas. He worked and lived in Russell, Sylvan Grove and Wilson as a television and radio technician and later worked at Ell-Kan in Ellsworth and finally as a major custodian at Wilson High School where he retired in 1996.

Mr. Popp was a life member of the VFW in Russell and of Post 262, The American Legion in Wilson. Cliff was also a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wilson where he sang in the choir every Sunday and formerly served on the church council.

He is survived by his wife Alita of the home; daughters Cathlyn Podlena of Kanopolis, Carolyn (Ben) Nondorf of Wilson and Michelle (Richard) Jackson of Salina; son Allan (Debra) Popp of Grove, Okla.; two stepdaughters, Donna Krug of Russell and Carla Parker of Coates; sister Lucille (Winslow) Janda of Wilson, six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and numerous stepgrand and great-grandchildren. Cliff was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Frances Pauline Brown in 1968 and his second wife Sharon Steinle in 1986.

In his retirement, Clifford loved attending school functions, plays, playing cards, bowling, and going to coffee every day with his friends. His hobby was building model balsa-wood airplanes in his spare time. He was scheduled to go in June on an Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., but his health failed before he could make the flight.

There will be a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Foster Mortuary, Wilson. The funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wilson with Pastor James Wagner officiating. Burial will be at the Wilson City Cemetery with military services provided by the Wilson American Legion Post No. 262. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wilson, the Central Kansas Prairie Honor Flights or the Wilson Senior Center. Visitation will be Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the mortuary.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Foster Mortuary*
610 24th St.
Wilson, KS 67490
785-658-2345
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 28, 2009

Russell D. Clark 1963 - 2009

PONCA CITY, Okla. — Russell D. Clark, resident of Ponca City, passed away May 26 at his home. He was 45. Russell was born on Sept. 11, 1963, at Great Bend, the son on Douglas Layton Clark and Valta Rhea (Farmer) Clark. He received his education in the Great Bend Schools. Russell also lived in Liberal prior to moving to Ponca City in 1984.

Russell participated in the Ponca City Special Olympics in past years and his special enjoyments included being with his family, camping and watching action movies.

Mr. Clark was a member of Ponca City Foursquare Church.

He is survived by his brothers and sisters, Donelda Lindsey of Ponca City, Okla., Jana Wray of Great Bend, Jodee Demel of Claflin, Dusty Clark of Ellinwood and Richard Clark of Pratt; as well as several nieces and nephews. His grandparents and parents preceded him in death.

Casket bearers for the service will be Max Huff, Robert Huff, Jonathan Ploutz, R.C. Hoch, Cody Shaw, Michael Clark, Brandon Cooper, Brian Halseth and Shane Creasey. Honorary bearers will be Ben Grubb, Rick Reeves and Alvin Tull.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Ponca City Foursquare Church with Pastor Blaine Herron officiating. Burial will follow at Hoisington Cemetery at 4:30 p.m. in Hoisington, under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Memorial contributions can be made in Russell’s honor to Ponca City Foursquare Church, 700 West Broadway, Ponca City, OK 74601. Those wishing to sign the online guestbook may go to www.gracememorialchapel.net.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Grace Memorial Chapel*
2016 North 14th
Ponca City, OK 74601
580-762-2464
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 28, 2009

Lloyd “Turner” Mortallis Turner 1929 - 2009

NILES — Lloyd “Turner” Mortallis Turner, 79, of Niles, died May 26. He and his wife were the owners of Turner’s Warehouse in Salina. Lloyd Mortallis Turner was born in Salina on Oct. 28, 1929, the son of the late Burford M. Turner and Rubie M. (Hoffman) Christensen. He was united in marriage to Phyllis Marie Toothman on Nov. 5, 1950, in Niles. For many years Turner and his wife owned and operated the Hoisington Cafe, till 1968, along with several other business in Hoisington.

Mr. Turner was a life member of NRA, the VFW and American Legion, where he was a past commander, both in Hoisington; the Salina Masonic Lodge No. 60, York Rite Bodies, Scottish Rite, a 32nd Degree Mason, Shrine Temple, former member of the Eagles Lodge, and the current secretary of the Greenville Cemetery at Niles.

Survivors include his wife Phyllis of the home; a daughter, Pamela Turner of Salina; a son, Jeffrey Turner and his wife Tandi of Niles; six grandchildren (Brittany May, Kassandra Bethe, Anna Marie Bethe, Logan Turner, Breeley Turner and Landen Turner) and their beloved dog, Molly. He was preceded in death by his parents and furry companion, Dolly, of 16 years.

Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m. today at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, Salina. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Greenville Cemetery following the service. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Salina at 730 Holly Lane or the Shriner’s Hospital. To send an email condolence or view the service, visit www.carlsonfh.net.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home*
500 S. Ohio
Salina, KS 67401
785-823-3456
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 28, 2009#

May 27, 2009

Marilyn Joann Cody Stevens 1929 - 2009

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Marilyn Joann Cody Stevens, 80, of Kansas City, Mo., passed away May 25 at New Mark Care Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Patrick Church, Kansas City, Mo. She will be buried in Great Bend. Joann was born in Des Moines, Iowa, on April 8, 1929, to John P. Cody and Marcella Saettele Cody, both of St. Louis. She lived in St. Louis for most of her childhood and attended Catholic grade school and high school. She worked briefly for the government before marriage. She married Brandt Charles Stevens of Great Bend in 1949 and lived in Great Bend until 2004. After her husband was killed in a work accident in 1959, she raised her two daughters alone and she started college and graduated from Fort Hays State with a teaching degree in 1964 and got her master’s in Special Education from Emporia State Teachers College in 1965.

She taught special education and then second grade in Great Bend before retiring in 1992. She was a very dedicated teacher and received a Master Teacher award in 1989, an honor awarded annually to one teacher in the district. She was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Great Bend and taught religious classes to high school students in her home for years. Joann was an avid reader and had a passion for playing cards. She had a great sense of humor and was liked by everyone for her mild, kind, selfless manner. She loved living in Great Bend and moved to KC in 2004 because of her declining health.

She was preceded in death by her two brothers, John P. Cody, II, and William M. Cody, her husband Brandt, and her granddaughter, Emily Blevins. Survivors include her sister, Sister Patricia Cody of Sparkhill, N.Y., her daughter Suzanne Stevens, her son-in-law Phil Klever, her daughter Sharon Blevins, her son-in-law Brad Blevins, and her four grandchildren, all of Kansas City. The family suggests contributions to St. Jude’s Research Hospital.

Funeral arrangements provided by
McGilley Antioch Chapel*
3325 NE Vivion Road
Kansas City, MO 64119
816-453-7700
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 27, 2009

Shelley Kay Miller 1967 - 2009

LARNED — Shelley Kay Miller, 41, died May 26 at her home in Larned. She was born July 19, 1967, at Lyons, the daughter of Eddy Ray and Carol Ann White Miller. A Larned resident since 1976, moving from St. John and Lyons, she worked at Rosewood Gallery, staining and sanding furniture. She assisted in the care of less fortunate clients with their daily activities and she also worked in the kitchen assisting staff personnel with grocery shopping and preparation of meals. Shelley also assisted staff with clerical duties as needed and with the never-ending laundry.

She was a member of the Grace Community Church and AWANA, both of Great Bend.

Survivors include her parents; a sister, Sharon and husband Ernie Boswell; and nephews, Trevor and Chandler Greathouse, all of Larned.

Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Grace Community Church, Great Bend, with Pastor Jay Beuoy and the Rev. John Grummon presiding. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and Thursday, with the family present from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to the Rosewood Roots & Wings, Grace Community Church, or Golden Belt Home Health & Hospice, in care of the mortuary. Condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary. com.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Beckwith Mortuary, Inc.*
P.O. Box 477/916 Main
Larned, KS 67550
620-285-2121
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 27, 2009

Franklin “David” Long 1937 - 2009

YAKIMA, Wash. — Franklin “David” Long, 72, passed away May 18 in Elizabeth City, N.C., while visiting his youngest daughter, who was graduating from nursing school. Franklin (Dave) was born on May 8, 1937, in St. John. He was the eldest of three boys born to Frank and Clara (Hathaway) Long.

After attending school in Yakima and Sunnyside, Wash., he graduated from Sunnyside High School in 1955. He then attended YVCC where he majored in accounting. He became the youngest dispatcher to join the Yakima Fire Department. Then he worked as a clerk for Helms Lumber. After that he worked for the Cascade Fire Equipment Company as their accountant. Then he bought Ole’s Place in the mid-60s, where he sponsored several different pool, dart, shuffleboard and softball teams. Fastpitch teams were near and dear to his heart, especially the year he took them to the World Series Tournament. He then owned the Glee Club and was partners in the Twin Bridges. He also owned R&D amusement, where he sponsored several dart teams. Then he retired in the late ’80s and enjoyed traveling and spending time with family. He came out of retirement in 2009 and bought Michael’s Pub & Eatery.

He also was involved in several clubs throughout his life such as the Tavern Association, Chamber of Commerce, the Democratic Party, and was an active parish member of Holy Family Church. He also went back to college at Heritage and San Diego State with his spouse to learn new things like Spanish. He had hobbies such as learning about history, playing shuffleboard, poker, collecting antiques and vintage cars.

He is survived by his loving wife Linda Lila Long, his children Danette Long, David R. and Linda J. Long, Darren Long and Mayling Chin, and Kristin and Johnathan Denson; his grandchildren, Nichole Long, Randall Dichosa, Michael Dichosa, Allen Long, Cassidy Long, Olivia Denson, Jarrett Long, Jackson Long and Alexander Denson; his great-grandchildren, Taylor Long, Jusmine Dichosa, Nadelle Dichosa and Cameron Long. He is also survived by his two brothers, John and Opal Long, and Steve and Phyllis Long of Sunnyside, Wash.; his aunt and uncle Bill and Wilma Schuster of Great Bend, and numerous cousins in St. John.

He will be greatly missed, never forgotten and loved forever and always. ....

Donations may be made to the Franklin D. Long Memorial Fund at Yakima Valley Credit Union. Donations will be earmarked for the American Heart Association or Shriner’s Hospital. Flowers and donations may be sent to Keith and Keith Funeral Home. To share a memory of Franklin, visit www.mem.com.

Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. today at Holy Family Catholic Church, with burial at Terrace Heights Memorial Park.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Keith and Keith Funeral Home*
902 W. Yakima Avenue
Yakima, WA 98902
509-453-9155
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 27, 2009

Dorothy Bernard 1917 - 2009

NORTON — Norton resident Dorothy Bernard, 91, died May 23 at the Norton County Hospital in Norton. She was born July 13, 1917, in Norton County to Frederick and Lottie (Pratt) Roeder.

Survivors include her children: Ernest Vance of Sacramento, Calif., Charlotte Keiswetter of Great Bend, Ardie Grimes of Baldwin City, Beth Metcalf of Liberal and Ed Bernard of Wellington; nine grandchildren, two stepgrandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and one stepgreat-grandchild. Her husbands, Eldred Vance and Homer Bernard, preceded her in death.

There will be no visitation; her body was donated to the University of Kansas Medical Center for research. A celebration of life service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, June 12, in the Logan Christian Church at Logan, with Pastor Troy Buss officiating. Private family inurnment will be held at a later date in the Mt. Hope Cemetery at Almena.

The family requests no flowers, and suggests memorials to Norton Cares, 208 West Main, Norton, KS 67654, or to the Paul D. Linnell Post No. 266 American Legion Auxiliary, 609 Mills, Almena, KS 67622. Condolences may be mailed to the family at P.O. Box 527, Baldwin City, KS 66006.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Logan Funeral Home
P.O. Box 563
Phillipsburg, KS 67661
785-543-5311
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 27, 2009

May 26, 2009

Robert W. McDonald 1915 - 2009

Robert W. McDonald, 93, of Great Bend, died May 24 at Promise Regional Medical Center in Hutchinson.

He was born Oct. 27, 1915, at Concordia, the son of George Edwin and Dorthey Bennett McDonald. He married Alice LeRoy on Aug. 13, 1939, at Great Bend. He was a sergeant in the 379th U.S. Army Air Force, serving during World War II. A resident of Great Bend since 1939, coming from Concordia, he was self employed in the heating and air service business and was a retired auxiliary fireman.

Mr. McDonald was a member of Central Baptist Church, Golden Sheaf No. 226 O.E.S., Elks Lodge No. 1127, Masonic Lodge No. 15, Royal Arch Masons and Lake Barton Golf Club, all of Great Bend.

Survivors include his wife, of the home; daughter Linda Jean VanderVelde, Emporia; brother Edwin E. McDonald, Pueblo, Colo.; sister-in-law Thelma McDonald, Longmont, Colo.; five granddaughters and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Karen Ruth Atsaides; a brother, Dean E. McDonald; and a sister, Maxine Matson.

Funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Central Baptist Church in Great Bend with Pastor John Grummon officiating. Interment will be at Great Bend Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend. Memorials are suggested to Central Baptist Church, in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Bryant Funeral Home*
1425 Patton Road
Great Bend, Kansas 67530
(620) 793-3525
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 26, 2009

Jonathan “Jon” Chance Miller 1984 - 2009

AMES, Iowa — Jonathan “Jon” Chance Miller, 24, died May 22 at Ames, Iowa. He was born Oct. 3, 1984, at Hattiesburg, Miss., the son of Carl Miller and Carla Ann Franklin Wiedmier. A resident of Ames for six years, coming from Pella, Iowa, he was a contractor for FMC Masonry.

Mr. Miller attended the First Baptist Church in Ames, Iowa. He was an avid softball player and Oklahoma Sooner Fan.

Survivors include his father, Carl Miller and wife Susan, Great Bend; mother, Carla Wiedmier, Stillwater, Okla.; one brother, Nathan Miller, Great Bend; three sisters: Katie Maloney, Overland Park, and Brittanie Miller, and Faith Miller, both of Great Bend; maternal grandmother, Sylvia Barrett, Brandon, Miss.; paternal grandmother, Betty Kidd, Goshen, Ind; maternal great-grandmother, Ruby Wallace, Morton, Miss.; paternal great-grandmother, Mary Davis, Goshen, Ind.; paternal step-grandmother, Nancy Miller, Petal, Miss.; and paternal step-grandparents, Keith and Patricia Forssberg, Logan, Kan.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at First Southern Baptist Church, Great Bend, with the Rev. Dr. Doyle Smith officiating. Interment will be at the Great Bend Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. today at Bryant Funeral Home in Great Bend, with the family receiving friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Memorials are suggested to First Southern Baptist Church in Great Bend Or Community & Family Resources in Ames, Iowa, in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Bryant Funeral Home*
1425 Patton Road
Great Bend, Kansas 67530
(620) 793-3525
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 26, 2009

May 24, 2009

Isabel Modica 1925 - 2009

RUSSELL — Isabel Modica, 83, of Russell, died May 20 at Hays Medical Center, Hays. Born Nov. 30, 1925, in Russell, she was the daughter of Henry Kerbs Sr. and Susanna Elizabeth Kerbs. She grew up in Russell and attended Russell public schools. She met and fell in love with Joe Modica and they were united in marriage on April 2, 1944, in Russell. From this union they were blessed with a daughter, Susan. Isabel worked as a bookkeeper for 31 years, working for Duckwalls, TG&Y and Pamida retail stores until she retired at age 64 in 1991. She enjoyed cooking, quilting, working outside, ceramics, crafts, watching University of Kansas basketball and Kansas City Royals baseball. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family and taking care of the three men in her life, her father, her husband, and she especially enjoyed loving and caring for her grandson Joe.

Mrs. Modica was a member of St. John Lutheran Church of Russell and the American Legion Auxiliary.

Survivors include her daughter, Susan Brown and husband Charles of Great Bend; and grandson Joe Brown of Tulsa, Okla. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Joe on June 6, 1978; two sisters, Mollie McQuaid and Racheal Ernst; brothers, Henry Kerbs, Jr. and infant twin brother Fred Paul Kerbs.

A Graveside Celebration of Isabel’s life was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, at the St. John Lutheran Cemetery in Russell, followed by burial. Pastor Roger Dennis officiated the service. Memorials may be given to the St. John Lutheran Cemetery Fund and may be sent to the mortuary. Condolences may be sent via e-mail to www.pvpmortuary .com.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary*
610 N. Maple
Russell, KS 67665
785-483-2212
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 24, 2009

Alice “June” Higgins 1920 - 2009

Alice “June” Higgins, 88, died May 21 at Great Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center, Great Bend. She was born June 13, 1920, in Rush County, the daughter of Robert and Hannah Derr Sloan. She married Vincent Francis Higgins on May 5, 1945, at McCracken. He died on Oct. 16, 1998. She was a ward secretary for more than 30 years for St. Rose Hospital and later Central Kansas Medical Center. She retired in 1995. She was a resident of Great Bend since 1953, coming from McCracken.

Mrs. Higgins was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and its Altar Society.

Survivors include one daughter, Lenora Keil and husband Darrell of Great Bend; one brother, Emerson Sloan of Kearney, Neb.; one sister, Georgia Mills of Clark, S.D.; two granddaughters, Janell Tracy and husband Joey of Great Bend and Michell Keil and Kyle Smith of Olmitz; two great-grandchildren, Jayce Brewer and Hannah Smith; and four stepgreat-grandchildren, Bailey, Shelby, Ashten and Brody Tracy. She was preceded in death by a brother, Emmett Sloan, and a sister, Marjorie Moran.

Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Great Bend, with Father Reginald A. Urban officiant. Interment will take place at Great Bend Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Monday at Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend. Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society or the American Diabetes Association, in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Bryant Funeral Home*
1425 Patton Road
Great Bend, KS 67530
620-793-3525
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 24, 2009

Edna Berneice Ummel 1926 - 2009

NESS CITY — Edna Berneice Ummel passed away at Kit Carson, Colo., on May 21, one day short of her 83rd birthday. She was born May 22, 1926, at the family home in Bazine. She was the daughter of Alex and Amalia Schneider Wittman. She was a homemaker and in 1971 she became a nurses’ aide at Grisell Memorial Hospital, Ransom, where she worked until her retirement in 1993. She attended her hometown school in Bazine until her graduation from high school in 1944. She and Rolla Ummel were wed on Aug. 14, 1946; at this time she became a member of the Mennonite Church in Ransom. To this union five children were born: Richard, Fern, David, Donald and Doris.

Edna was a very kind and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren gave her much pride and joy. She spent most of her life at home raising her children. She then went to work as a nurses’ aide where she gave her patients the best care imaginable.

Mrs. Ummel was a member of the First Mennonite Church and was a former member of the Ladies Auxiliary to VFW Post 7972.

Edna will be sadly missed by her two sons: Richard, Ness City, and Donald and wife Jackie, WaKeeney; her daughters, Fern Renner, Cheyenne Wells, Colo., and Doris Scott and husband David, Ness City; 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; her brothers: Elmer and wife June, Seattle, Wash., and Robert and wife Joyce, Meade; her sisters: Violet and husband Louis “Bud” Black, Great Bend, and Arlene and husband Marvin Davis, West Valley, Utah. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a son, David, her brother, LeRoy, her sister, Florene, and a son-in-law, James.

Friends may call at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City, from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. Tuesday with the family present from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the First Mennonite Church, Ransom. Burial will be in the Ransom Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the church.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Fitzgerald Funeral Home*
P.O. Box 96/207 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
Ness City, KS 67560
785-798-3243
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 24, 2009

Irma E. Eagleton 1912 - 2009

BUSHTON — Irma E. Eagleton, 96, died May 22 at her home in Bushton. Born July 2, 1912, in Pomona, she was the daughter of William and Clara Mace Hillman. She had lived in Bushton since 1984, formerly living in Stillwell, Okla., and Lawrence. She married Eugene Ireland, who died Aug. 13, 1947. She then married William E. “Okie” Eagleton on Nov. 6, 1953, in Lawrence. He died Aug. 7, 1998. She was a former gunpowder puller for the Sunflower Works at DeSoto and had retired from Stokely-Van Camp’s in Lawrence.

Mrs. Eagleton was a substitute for the 3T Card Club in Bushton.

Survivors include two daughters, Wilma Young of McLouth and Shirley Ramsey of Bushton; a sister, Esther Niell of Denver; 19 grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by sons Clifford and Billy Ireland, sisters Ida, Lillian and Jessie, brothers George and Ben and grandsons Larry Smith and Mike Young.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Bushton Cemetery, with the Rev. Gene Langhofer officiating. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons. Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association, the Alzheimer’s Association or to the charity or organization of the donor’s choice in care of the funeral home.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Birzer Funeral Home
214 West Ave. South
Lyons, KS 67554
620-257-2211
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 24, 2009

May 22, 2009

Twila Marie (Grossardt) Riebel 1919 - 2009

CLAFLIN — Twila Marie (Grossardt) Riebel, 89, died May 21 at Cherry Village Residential Care, Great Bend. She was born June 25, 1919, at Selden, the daughter of the Rev. Milton H. and Jennie (Weir) Bisbee. She married Emery Grossardt on Aug. 2, 1938, at Claflin. He preceded her in death Sept. 1, 1975. She married Norbert Riebel on July 19, 1977, at Great Bend. He preceded her in death March 5, 2008. She was retired as a secretary at the Claflin Elementary School. She was a lifetime Barton County resident.

Mrs. Riebel was a member of the United Methodist Church, and served several years on the Independent Library Board of Claflin.

Left to mourn are her daughters: Ivonne (Ferdinand) Burmeister of Galatia and Darlene (Larry) Plymell of Hays; a stepson, Jim (Dee) Riebel of Lubbock, Texas; a stepdaughter, Carol (Larry) Horton of Great Bend; grandchildren, Chris and Shahi Burmeister of Houston, Dan and Tammy Burmeister of Seattle, Kurt and Amanda Burmeister of Wichita, Molly Jacobsen of Hays, Sherry and Norman Kinderknecht of Colby, Courtney Britton of Colby, Laura and Scott Brown, Karla Rodie, and Kathy and Rick Schwager, all of Great Bend; Kelse and Monte Montgomery and Eric Riebel of Lubbock, and Kate Riebel of San Antonio, Texas; 16 great-grandchildren, Zane, Jacob, Grant and Graham Burmeister, Cole Jacobsen, Bailey and Logan Britton, Justin and Cody Kelly, Brianna Brown, Nicole, Nicolas and Trevor Schwager, Kirsten, Brooklyn and London Montgomery; and two great-great-grandsons, Hayden and Brogan. She was preceded in death by a brother, Willard Bisbee, and a sister, Opal Ingersoll.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the United Methodist Church, Claflin, with the Rev. Gene Langhofer officiating. Burial will be at the Claflin Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, and from 9:30 until 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church in Claflin. Memorials are suggested to the Independent Township Library or the United Methodist Church. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.nicholsonrickefh.net.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home*
415 North Main
Hoisington, KS 67544
620-653-4165
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 22, 2009

May 21, 2009

Evelyn E. Bunge 1909 - 2009

TOPEKA — Evelyn E. Bunge, 99, Topeka, passed away May 20 at Brewster Place. Evelyn was born Oct. 3, 1909, in West Liberty, Iowa, the daughter of Everett and Edna (Secrest) Nay. She graduated from the University of Iowa where she was a member of the Delta Zeta Sorority. She taught in a one-room school in rural Iowa and later worked as a librarian.

Mrs. Bunge was a member of Chapter GJ of P.E.O. Sisterhood, Trinity Lutheran Church and co-founder of Washburn Walkers with her husband.

Evelyn married Dr. Eldo F. Bunge in 1932. He died Nov. 5, 1994. Survivors include twin daughters, Joanne (Elwaine) Pomeroy, Topeka, and Jeanine (William) Laughlin, Great Bend; four grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and three stepgreat-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, two great-grandsons and a brother.

Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church. Private family inurnment will be held in Mount Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Eldo Bunge Scholarship Endowment for Washburn English Majors. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabel.com.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Penwell Gabel Mid Town Chapel*
1321 SW Tenth Ave.
Topeka, KS 66604
785-354-8558
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 21, 2009

May 20, 2009

Fred R. Poore

WICHITA — Fred R. Poore, 62, retired salesman with Ditch Witch of Kansas, died May 17. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Broadway Mortuary Chapel in Wichita. He is survived by his brother, Gary Poore, and sister, Judy (Randy) Turner, all of Wichita; dear friend, Kathy Jackson; nephews, Bryan Turner, Bradley Turner, Chandler Poore and Hayes Poore; and niece, Taylor Poore. A memorial has been established with the Claflin Community Scholarship Fund, Box 541, Claflin, KS 67525. Send on-line condolences at www.CozineMemorial.com.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Broadway Mortuary*
1147 S. Broadway at Lincoln
Wichita, KS 67211
316.262.3435
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 20, 2009

Charles F. Steinbacher Jr. 1938 - 2009

LAWRENCE — Charles F. Steinbacher Jr., 70, died April 14 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Born Aug. 29, 1938, in Great Bend, he was the son of Charles F. and Eulalia Brehm Steinbacher.

Survivors include a son, Matthew Steinbacher of Lawrence; a daughter, Katherine Steinbacher of Lawrence; two brothers, Pete Steinbacher of Chatsworth, Calif., and Jim Steinbacher of Scottsdale, Ariz.; four sisters, Laura Ann Schenkel of Great Bend, Mary Lou Steinbacher of Lakewood, Colo., Jolene Romme of Burleson, Texas, and Jeanne Hollembeak of Wichita; two stepgranddaughters and a stepgreat-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia; a daughter, Mary Ann; and a brother, Larry.

A memorial mass was held on April 18 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Lawrence. Burial will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday at the Great Bend Cemetery with military honors conducted by a Fort Riley Honor Guard. Memorials are suggested to the Knights of Columbus in Lawrence or the University of Kansas School of Engineering.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Bryant Funeral Home
1425 Patton Road
Great Bend, KS 67530
620-793-3525
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 20, 2009

Edward Jerome Schwartz 1929 - 1950

HOISINGTON — Edward Jerome Schwartz, 21, died Nov. 28, 1950. He was born July 8, 1929, at Hoisington, the son of William H. and Louisa Victoria (Prosser) Schwartz. His early education took place in a one-room country school. He then transferred to St. John’s Catholic School to finish his elementary education. He graduated from Hoisington High School in 1947. Eddie was active in football, basketball and track while in high school. It was his wish to continue his education in college, hoping to eventually attend medical school. With the knowledge that the benefits of the GI Bill of Rights, earned by military service, would provide significant aid toward college, he enlisted in the Army after graduating from high school.

After serving several years in the enlisted ranks of the Army, including two years’ service at Fort George Meade, Md., Eddie applied for and was accepted into Officers Candidate School at Fort Riley and was commissioned a second lieutenant in the infantry on July 22, 1949. After attending the infantry school in Fort Benning, Ga., he served briefly at a California post and was then transferred to Okinawa in January of 1950.

Shortly after, South Korea was invaded by North Korean troops, and Eddie’s unit was transferred to the South Korean Peninsula. After several months, American forces moved into North Korea; as they advanced further the Chinese Army was rumored to be entering the war, and on Nov. 26, 1950, Eddie’s unit was heavily engaged by the Chinese in the Battle of the Ch’ong’chon River, and on Nov. 28, 1950, Eddie was killed in action.

Second Lt. Edward J. Schwartz’s remains were recovered in 2000. Identification procedures were begun in Hawaii and his remains were identified in January of this year.

For his valor in this action, Eddie was posthumously awarded the Silver Star.

Eddie was a lifelong member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Hoisington.

Survivors include a brother, Eugene Schwartz, of Topeka. Eddie was followed in death by his parents, his brothers Elmer, Ray and Don, and two sisters, Helen Sullentrop and Elizabeth Schwartz.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the St. John Church Cemetery, Hoisington, under the direction of a Fort Riley Honor Guard. Memorials are suggested to VFW Post No. 7428, Hoisington. Proceeds will be used for the 2nd Lieutenant Edward J. Schwartz Scholarship, under the auspices of Post 7428, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.nicholsonrickefh.net.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home*
415 Main/Box 146
Hoisington, KS 67544
620-653-4165
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 20, 2009

May 19, 2009

Sylvia Letitia Pirtle

Sylvia L. Pirtle, 97, of Great Bend, formerly of Sedalia, Mo., died May 17 surrounded by her family. Sylvia was born on Jan. 12, 1912, in Sedalia, the daughter of Aubrey Delmar and Cora (Bowles) Hatfield. She and Dwight L. Pirtle, deceased, were united in marriage on July 12, 1930. Sylvia spent most of her life in Sedalia. She worked at Swift and Company as a meat cutter. Sylvia was a loving and caring mother, grandmother and friend.

Mrs. Pirtle was a member of the Butcher and Meat Cutter’s Union and of the Bethany Baptist Church in Sedalia.

She is survived by her son Ron Pirtle and his wife Rose Mary of Great Bend; two granddaughters, Vandy Simpson of Great Bend and Vicki Lumpkins of Hays; four great-grandchildren; one brother, Vincent Hatfield of Iberia, Mo., and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, three sisters and a brother.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Ewing-Schutte-Semler Funeral Home, Sedalia, with the Rev. Craig Bowen officiating. The deacons from Bethany Baptist Church will be pallbearers. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday in the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to the Bethany Baptist Church.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Ewing-Schutte-Semler Funeral Home*
701 S. Osage Ave.
Sedalia, MO 65301
660-826-2622
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 19, 2009

Fred R. Poore

WICHITA — Fred R. Poore, 62, retired salesman with Ditch Witch of Kansas, died May 17.

Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Broadway Mortuary Chapel in Wichita.

He is survived by his brother, Gary Poore, and sister, Judy (Randy) Turner, all of Wichita; dear friend, Kathy Jackson; nephews, Bryan Turner, Bradley Turner, Chandler Poore and Hayes Poore; and niece, Taylor Poore.

A memorial has been established with the Claflin Community Scholarship Fund, Box 541, Claflin, KS 67525. Send on-line condolences at www.CozineMemorial.com.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Broadway Mortuary*
1147 S. Broadway at Lincoln
Wichita, KS 67211
316.262.3435
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 19, 2009

Wilbur John Scheuerman 1932 - 2009

POLK CITY, Fla. — Wilbur John Scheuerman, 77, died May 14 at his home in Polk City, Fla. He was born on April 19, 1932, on the family farm near Bison. His parents, Herman A. and Hazel J. (Stanley) Scheuerman preceded him in death. He was also preceded by his sister, DeLoris Scheuerman. Two brothers survive: Leonard E. of Lyons and Robert P. of Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

He married Jean Maxine Westcott on Jan. 31, 1954. She preceded him in death in 1990. Three children survive: Tere Nelson of Riverside, Calif., Kimberly Ringwald of Great Bend and Joel Scheuerman of Scott City. He is also survived by four grandchildren: Jeff Orr of Hutchinson, Roger Skupa of Ellsworth and Neiva Ringwald Margaritz and Katie Ringwald, both of Great Bend; and 11 great-grandchildren.

In May 1990 he married Mary Clements of Polk City, Fla. She survives.

Mr. Scheuerman was educated in the public schools of Rush County, graduating from Bison High School in 1950. In June 1950 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving on several ships in the Atlantic and Pacific fleets. He also served as a recruiter for the Navy in Hutchinson and Great Bend. He retired from the Navy in 1970.

Mr. Scheuerman was a member of The American Legion, J.F. Swartsel Masonic Lodge No. 251 of Lutz, Fla., Scottish Rites.

Services were held Monday at Shiloh Baptist Church in Plant City, Fla., with the Rev. Joel Bowles officiating. Interment followed at 2:30 p.m. at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Fla. Memorials are suggested to the Terry C. Johnson Center for Basic Cancer Research, 1 Chalmers Hall, Kansas State University, 1700 Anderson Ave., Manhattan, KS 66502-9909 or to the charity or organization of the donor’s choice.

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 19, 2009#

Karl O’Brian Smith 1969 - 2009

NEVADA, Mo. — Karl O’Brian Smith, 40, of Nevada, Mo., passed away May 15 at Nevada Regional Medical Center in Nevada following a sudden illness. He was born March 12, 1969, in Houston, Mo., to Larry Ervin Smith and Brenda Gail Cantrell Smith. He married Vickie Sue Belford on Sept. 14, 1996, in Great Bend.

Karl grew up in Great Bend. In 1988 he graduated from Ellinwood High School. He came to Nevada in 1997. He worked for O’Sullivan Industries in Lamar, Mo., for four years. He had worked for the past five years for the City of Nevada as the plant operator for the water-treatment plant.

Survivors include his wife, of the home; daughter Amanda of Wichita; son Adrian McFrederick of Hume, Mo.; and daughter Stephanie Regan of Iowa; four grandchildren, Malia, Peyton, Kevin and Talya; his parents, of Great Bend; maternal grandparents, Clarel and Bonnie Arnold Cantrell; and one sister, Crystal Shidler, of Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Marilyn Jean.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, Mo., with Pastor Mike Hutchens officiating. Friends may call now and until the time of service at the funeral home. Those who wish may contribute to the Nevada Animal Shelter in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed online at www.ferryfuneralhome.com.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Ferry Funeral Home*
301 South Washington
Nevada, MO 64772
417-667-3322
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 19, 2009

May 17, 2009

Steven J. Vaughn 1944 - 2009

CLINTON, Ark. — Steven Joe Vaughn, 64, of Clinton, Ark., passed away May 12 at his home. He was born Aug. 17, 1944, at Great Bend to the late Jack and Elaine Engleman Vaughn. He was a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict.

Survivors include one daughter, Charissa Bergkamp of Fort Hood, Texas; one brother, Ronald (Ann) of Eugene, Ore.; four stepchildren, Ross Sturch, Rick Meyer of Batesville, Ark., Debra Baker of Clinton and Beverly Sturch of Batesville; eight stepgrandchildren and two stepgreat-grandchildren; three sisters-in-law, Betty Mattox, Shirley Waller of Clinton and Carthel Farrar of Alexander; and three brothers-in-law, Roy Sturch, Bob Waller of Clinton and Clenis Sturch of Pleasant Plains, Ark. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Vaughn, his parents and two brothers, Bill and Rick Vaughn.

Cremation arrangements are under direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Ark. To sign online guestbook go to: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements provided by
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home*
1902 Highway 65 South/P.O. Box 177
Clinton, AR 72031
501-745-2151
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 17, 2009

Brian J. Clowers 1961 - 2009

BELPRE — Brian J. Clowers, 48, of Belpre, died May 14, at the Edwards County Hospital, Kinsley. Born March 29, 1961, at Larned, he was the son of Herbert Wayne and Freda Mary (Klein) Clowers. He was a farmer/stockman, lifetime resident of Belpre and graduated from Macksville High School in 1979.

Mr. Clowers was a member of the St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, and was very active in Stafford County 4-H.

On Aug. 30, 1980, he married Kayla (McAllister); she survives, of the home. Other survivors include three daughters, Katie Clowers and Kristine Clowers, both of Manhattan, and Jena Clowers, Belpre; a brother, Randy Clowers of Northridge, Calif., and a sister, Faye Aves of Macksville. He was preceded in death by both parents and a brother, Steven Clowers.

Visitation will be from 1 to 6 p.m. today at Minnis Chapel, Macksville. Rosary/Wake service will be at 7 p.m. today at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, Belpre. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, Belpre, with Father Bernard Felix as celebrant. Burial will be in the Belpre Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Brian Clowers Family Memorial Fund in care of Minnis Chapel at St. John.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Minnis Chapel
P.O. Box 34
St. John, KS 67576
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 17, 2009

William J. “Bill” Miller 1912 - 2009

CLAFLIN — William J. “Bill” Miller, 96, died May 14 at Woodhaven Care Center, Ellinwood. He was born Sept. 15, 1912, at Claflin, the son of Frank J. and Louise (Zecha) Miller. He married Mildred Foshee on Oct. 8, 1951, at Claflin. She preceded in him in death June 5, 1994. He was a retired farmer and a lifetime resident of Claflin.

Mr. Miller was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the VFW, both of Claflin.

Survivors include sisters Roberta Prosser and Theresa Dolechek, both of Hoisington, and Marie Hoss, Doris Smith and Rita Doll, all of Claflin; and a stepson, James Foshee of Hattiesburg, Miss. He was preceded in death by a brother, Martin Miller, and a sister, Leona Leiker.

Special vigil service will be at 7 p.m. today at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Claflin. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church, with Father Meinrad Miller and Father Charles Mazouch officiating. Burial will be at the Claflin Cemetery with military honors conducted by VFW Post No. 7428 and American Legion Post No. 286. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until service time Monday at the church. Memorials are suggested to the Claflin Ambulance Service in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.nicholsonrickefh.net.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home*
415 North Main/Box 146
Hoisington, KS 67544
620-653-4165
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 17, 2009

Sylvia Oliverius 1909 - 2009

TIMKEN — Sylvia Oliverius, 100, of Timken, died May 16 at Rush County Nursing Home, La Crosse. She was born Feb. 26, 1909, on a farm in Saline County, Neb., the daughter of Vaclav C. “James” and Emma (Vnoucek) Koci. She was a resident of Rush County for 85 years, moving from Saline County, Neb. She was a 1927 graduate of Bison High School. She was a homemaker.

Mrs. Oliverius was a member of the 60+ Club at La Crosse.

She married James S. “J.S.” Oliverius Nov. 28, 1933, at Hutchinson. He preceded her in death on Sept. 27, 1987.

Survivors include two sons, Roger James Oliverius and his wife, Clara, of Rush Center, and Maynard F. Oliverius and his wife, Sara, of Topeka; four grandsons, James Ray Oliverius, Shelly Lyn Oliverius, Tracy Alan Oliverius and David Allen Oliverius; two stepgrandsons, Joel Janda and Jeff Janda; and seven great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Emil Koci, Milo Koci and James Koci, and three sisters, Emma Robinet, Vlasta Musil and Helen Kraisinger.

Graveside services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the La Crosse City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, with the family receiving friends from 6 until 7 p.m. A memorial service also will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Rush County Nursing Home, La Crosse. Memorials may be made to the nursing home, or to the United Methodist Church of La Crosse.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Janousek Funeral Home*
719 Pine
La Crosse, KS 67548
785-222-2517
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 17, 2009

Chuck Frankenfeld 1940 - 2009

LARNED — Chuck Frankenfeld, 68, died May 5 at Promise Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson. He was born June 27, 1940, at Manhattan, the son of Justus Carl and Margaret W. Weege Frankenfeld. A 1958 graduate of Shawnee Mission High School, he received his degree in sociology from Kansas State University in 1962 and his master’s in social work from the University of Kansas in 1964. He was a professor of social work at Fort Hays State University and a social worker at Larned State Hospital. In 1993 he received the Social Service Provider of the Year award from the University of Kansas and in 2008 he received the Social Worker of the Year honor from Larned State Hospital.

Survivors include two daughters, Beth Akins and husband Chris of Hutchinson and Kim Luke and husband Jeff of Salt Lake City, Utah; a brother, John, of Howell, N.J.; a sister, Gay Gauch of Tampa, Fla.; and four grandchildren, Wyatt and Colby Akins and Jason and Jessie Luke. He was preceded in death by his parents.

A celebration of life gathering will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Friday at the First Presbyterian Church in Larned. In care of Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson, memorials in lieu of flowers may be sent to the Chuck Frankenfeld Memorial Fund for a tree and bench to be placed on the state hospital lawn, or for the Pawnee County Humane Society or the Larned Public Library. Personal condolences may be sent to www.elliottmortuary.com.

Arrangements provided by
Elliott Mortuary & Crematory*
1219 North Main
Hutchinson, KS 67501
620-663-3327
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 17, 2009

Sam N. Stephens 1930 - 2009

WICHITA — Sam N. Stephens, 78, owner and operator of Sam’s Welding Service in Great Bend for 38 years, passed away May 13. He was born July 26, 1930, at Keystone, Okla., the son of Ira and Lillis Zicafoose Stephens. He married Beulah Nance. He retired in 2004.

Mr. Stephens was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of The American Legion in Great Bend. He loved gospel music and singing and fishing.

Survivors include his wife, Beulah, of 57 years; daughter Ginger Stephens; sister Myrtle Smith of Houston, Texas; and grandson Brandon Stephens.

Memorial service was Saturday, May 16, at Resthaven Mortuary in Wichita. Memorial donations in his name may be sent to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, KS 67202.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Resthaven Mortuary*
11800 W. Hwy 54
Wichita, KS 67209
(316) 722-2100
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 17, 2009

May 15, 2009

Doris M. Smith

Doris M. Smith, 86, died May 12 at Maple Heights Nursing Home in Hiawatha. A memorial service will be held in June. Service arrangements are pending with Bryant Funeral Home.

Carolee Y. Vinson 1936 - 2009

ONEIDA, Ill. — Mrs. Carolee Quigley Younkin Vinson, 73, of Oneida, Ill., and Green Valley, Ariz., passed away at 11:21 p.m. on May 12 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, Ill. She was born Feb. 2, 1936, in Great Bend, to Donald and Ellen Quigley Younkin. She grew up on a farm in rural Sanford, graduated from Larned High School in 1954, and attended Kansas State University and the University of Illinois. On Aug. 21, 1955, she married Dr. Ralph Albert Vinson, Jr.

Carolee is survived by her husband; her three children (and six grandchildren): Susan Vinson (granddaughter Marissa) of Galesburg, William (Leslie Armstrong) Vinson (granddaughter Shannon of El Toro, Calif., grandson Lucas and stepgranddaughter Sydne Armstrong) of Fullerton, Calif., and Richard (Gretchen Shilling) Vinson (grandsons Andrew and Jeremy) of Novato, Calif.; sisters Mrs. Janice (Junior) Schneck of Larned and Mrs. Donna (Dale) Atkeson of Haysville; and four nieces and three nephews as well as their numerous progeny.

Following Ralph’s graduation from the University of Illinois Veterinary School in 1957, Carolee and her husband moved to Victoria, Ill., before relocating to Oneida in 1959. In 1998 they purchased a winter residence in Green Valley, Ariz. In addition to being a loving, dedicated homemaker and managing her husband’s veterinary office, Carolee was very active in numerous civic clubs and organizations, including PEO, Knox County Republican Women (president in 1972), Soangetaha Country Club and Desert Hills Golf Club (Green Valley).

Mrs. Vinson was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Galesburg and the Valley Presbyterian Church of Green Valley. Carolee was an avid bridge player and golfer who competed often in the Women’s State Amateur and Galesburg All City events and scored two holes-in-one over her lifetime. She also obtained a single-engine airplane pilot’s license in 1978 and assisted her husband in flying their family plane throughout the country, accompanying him on business trips.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the First Presbyterian Church of Galesburg, with the Rev. David Parker officiating. Interment will be in the Oneida Cemetery. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Chapel in Galesburg. Memorials may be made to The OSF St. Mary Foundation or to the Galesburg High School Varsity Girls Golf Team. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Hinchliff-Pearson-West Chapel*
1070 W. Fremont St./P.O. Box 1444
Galesburg, IL 61402-1444
(309) 343-2101
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 15, 2009

May 14, 2009

Theresa M. Miller

WICHITA — Theresa M. Miller, 88, retired seamstress at J. C. Penney’s, went to be with our Lord on May 12. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers. Recitation of the Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today at Cochran Mortuary, 1411 N. Broadway, and Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Friday at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, 2801 S. Seneca, Wichita.

Survivors include daughters, Donnitta Miller of Las Vegas, Nev., and Jeannette (Stan) Mitts and Teritta Reeves of Wichita; son Donnie (Donna) Miller of Wichita; brothers, John Werner and Tony Werner, both of Great Bend, and Bob Werner of Sedalia, Mo.; sisters, Loretta Rutherford of Wichita, Irene Werner, Frances Prosser and Anne Klug of Odin, Margie Carey of Denville, N.J., and Mary Gilliam of Sturgis, Ky.; seven grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. Memorial is with St. Anne’s Catholic Church. To sign a guest book or leave a condolence go to www.cochranmortuary.com.

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 14, 2009#

Helen Agnes Sappington 1921 - 2009

HOISINGTON — Helen Agnes Sappington, 88, died May 12 at Woodhaven Care Center, Ellinwood. She was born April 27, 1921, at Ellinwood, the daughter of Franklin Joseph and Magdalena (Breitenbach) Wendel. She married Brahman Sappington on Nov. 7, 1940, at Ellinwood. He preceded her in death on Aug. 7, 2005. She was a nurse aide for 15 years at Central Kansas Medical Center, Great Bend, retiring in 1983. She was born and raised on a farm near Ellinwood and was a Hoisington resident for 66 years.

Mrs. Sappington was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and the VFW Auxiliary, both of Hoisington; also a member of Legion of Mary and Altar Society, and several ladies’ bridge clubs.

Survivors include a son, Bob Sappington of Hoisington; a brother, Ambrose Wendel of Great Bend; a sister, Irene Harper of Othello, Wash.; two grandsons, Eric Robinson of Lincoln, Neb., and Jeff Sappington of Houston, Texas; two granddaughters, Christina Maher of Omaha, Neb., and Sara Lloyd of Corpus Christi, Texas; three great-grandsons, Luke Maher of Omaha, Neb., and Ben and Sean Lloyd of Corpus Christi, Texas; two great-granddaughters, Julieanne Jordan of Corpus Christi and Madison Maher of Omaha; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, a daughter, Peggy Sappington Harder, three brothers and three sisters.

A vigil service/altar society rosary will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Hoisington, with Father Dwight Birket officiating. Burial will be at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Barton County. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. until service time Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the church, in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.nicholsonrickefh.net.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home*
415 North Main/Box 146
Hoisington, KS 67544
620-793-3525
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 14, 2009

Marion C. (Jack) Malone 1923 - 2008

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Marion C. (Jack) Malone, 84, died Dec. 5, 2008, at Thousand Oaks. He was born Dec. 15, 1923, at Raymond, the son of Frank and Clara Link Malone. Formerly of Rice County, he was a longtime resident of Thousand Oaks, Calif. He was a graduate, with a law degree, of the University of Chicago. He was an Internal Revenue Service employee, retiring in 1984.

Mr. Malone was a member of the Elks Lodge.

Survivors include his wife, Laura Malone, of Thousand Oaks; three sons and two daughters.

A memorial monument dedication will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Chase, Kan., with Father James J. Roth officiant.

Arrangements provided by
Kimple Funeral Home
113 North Main
Ellinwood, KS 67526
620-564-2300
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 14, 2009

Rita K. Dannebohm 1944 - 2009

ABILENE — Rita K. Dannebohm, 65, died May 13 at Abilene Memorial Hospital. She was born March 25, 1944, at Great Bend, the daughter of Ray and Hazel Engleman McCoy. She was a graduate of Hudson High School with the Class of 1962. She had made her home in Ellinwood and Hudson. She had been employed as a dispatcher for the Stafford County Sheriff’s Department. She moved to Abilene in 2002 and was a cook at Barb’s Backyard Café.

Survivors include three sons, Chadd Wells and Jesse Wells, both of Enterprise, and Jimmy Wells of Abilene; a sister, Alice Sharts of West Plains, Mo., and a brother, Grant McCoy of Edmond, Okla.; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Graveside inurnment services will be held at 4:30 p.m. Saturday from the Prairiedale Cemetery north of Talmage, with Pastor Derrick Hood officiating. The family suggests memorial contributions in her memory be given to the Elsie Brooks Cancer Fund. They may be left at or sent in care of the Danner Funeral Home, Abilene.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Danner Funeral Home
P.O. Box 758
Abilene, KS 67410
785-263-1313
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 14, 2009

May 13, 2009

Wesley Turnbull 1978 - 2009

ROGERS, Ark. — Wesley Turnbull, 30, of Rogers, passed away May 10 in Rogers. He was born Nov. 22, 1978, in Great Bend, the son of Pamela Miller Finley. He was a general laborer and loved handyman work.

Wesley’s passions were his daughter, his family and animals – especially his dog, Buck. He loved extreme sports and cliff jumping at Beaver Lake.

He is survived by his mother, Pam Finley of Fayetteville, Ark.; birth father, Terrance Brewer of Great Bend; stepfather, Tony Turnbull of Oklahoma; a daughter, Audrey Jean Turnbull of Paradise, Calif.; a stepson, Tyler Quinn of Paradise, Calif.; maternal grandfather, Lee Miller of Fayetteville; maternal grandmother, Betty Sack and husband Duane of Great Bend; a stepbrother, Bret of Oklahoma; a stepsister, Jessica of Kansas; two half brothers and twin half sisters, all of Kansas; his aunt, Cathy Peacock of Fayetteville; his uncle, Bob Miller of Kalamazoo, Mich., and several cousins.

No services are planned. Online condolences may be made at www. bentoncountyfuneralhome.com.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Benton County Funeral Home*
306 N. 4th St.
Rogers, AR 72756
479-636-6700
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 13, 2009

Iris K. Holmes 1945 - 2009

CIMARRON — Iris K. Holmes, 63, died May 12 at Great Bend. She was born Oct. 10, 1945, at Dodge City, the daughter of Ira S. and Lois Mae Abbott Holmes. At the age of 22, she moved to Winfield from Cimarron and later moved to Great Bend. She was associated with Pathways in Great Bend.

Survivors include her twin brother, Arlis Holmes, Roswell, Ga., and several nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Ivan Holmes, and a sister, Virgie Johannes.

Funeral Service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Cimarron, with the Rev. Richard Deimund presiding. Friends may call from 1 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Cimarron Cemetery. The family suggests memorials to Pathways in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be sent to www.burkhart-ziegler. com.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Ziegler Funeral Chapel*
P.O. Box 446
Cimarron, KS 67835
620-225-0518
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 13, 2009

Helen Agnes Sappington

HOISINGTON — Helen Agnes Sappington, 88, died May 12 at Woodhaven Care Center, Ellinwood. Service arrangements are pending with Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington.

Joe D. McMillen 1941 - 2009

Joe D. McMillen, 67, of Great Bend, passed away in the early hours of May 9 at his son’s home in Phoenix, Ariz., surrounded by family. He was born to Frank and Felice McMillen on June 21, 1941, in Dighton, and raised in Garden City, where he later met and married Connie J. Mills on Dec. 19, 1970. He attended college in Wisconsin where he became a licensed plumber and later tested out on college courses at Barton County Community College in Great Bend.

His occupations in life included plumber, electrician, framer, sheet metal worker, heavy equipment operator and sand pumper, known as “Pumper Joe.” Joe retired at 62 due to health issues. Later, unable to tolerate retirement, he proudly delivered the Great Bend Tribune.

Joe was met on the other side by his parents, Connie’s parents, two brothers, and many other close family members and friends. He is survived by his wife, of the home; sister, Arta Trabert of Tennessee; children Jolena Boker, John and Kelly Allison, all of Great Bend, and Brian and Karen McMillen of Phoenix, Ariz.; and 12 grandchildren: Kristin, Nicole and Brady Boker, Danyelle, Miranda and Elizabeth Allison, and Jessica, Matthew, Randy Joe, Briana, Mackenzie and Madison McMillen.

Joe referred to himself as “Hobo Joe” and always had just the right joke to tell. He loved camping, fishing and grilling. He always put family first. He also believed in helping others and was an avid organ and blood donor. Family will always remember him as honest, trustworthy, opinionated with high morals and expectations, loyal, nurturing to others, and a good listener. He was a proud, caring, loving and private man.

Cremation took place in Scottsdale, Ariz., so that Joe’s ashes could travel home with family. Loved ones have been notified of two recipients of sight made possible through Joe’s generous corneal donation.

Memorial Services will be held June 6 at the Great Bend Senior Center, 2005 Kansas Ave., from 2 to 6 p.m. Please come join in the sharing of the many happy memories experienced with Joe throughout the years. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Joe D. McMillen Memorial Fund at Credit Union of America in Great Bend or Wichita, or to March of Dimes Children’s Miracle Network or Midwest Transplant Network. Questions regarding memorial services and/or donations should be directed to Kelly Allison, 620-718-0050.

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 13, 2009#

Ernest C. Bittner Jr. 1928 - 2009

HOISINGTON — Ernest C. Bittner Jr., 81, died May 11 at Promise Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson. He was born Jan. 25, 1928, at Olmitz, the son of Ernest C. Bittner, Sr., and Katie “Springer” Bittner. He married Clara Kline on April 4, 1953, at Raton, N.M. He was a heavy equipment operator for Kansas Brick and Tile, Hoisington, retiring in 1998 after 35 years of service. A resident of Hoisington since 1961, he was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict.

Mr. Bittner was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church, American Legion Post No. 286 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 7428, all of Hoisington.

Survivors include his wife, of Hoisington; a son, Ernest F. Bittner and wife Kimberly of Overland Park; two daughters, Debra Chubb and husband Scott of Hoisington and Theresa Smith and husband Todd of Great Bend; a sister, Wanda Turner of Scott City; seven grandchildren, Brandi Apley, Austin Smith, Hope Chubb, Tallan Smith, Aryiah Smith, Jacob Bittner and Jadon Bittner; and one great-grandchild, Slayde Apley.

Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington. Burial will be at the Hoisington Cemetery with military honors conducted by VFW Post No. 7428 and American Legion Post No. 286. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until service time Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association or the American Cancer Society in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed a www.nicholsonrickefh.net.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home*
415 North Main/Box 146
Hoisington, KS 67544
620-653-4165
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 13, 2009

May 12, 2009

Geraldine “Gerry” Rausch 1932 - 2009

SHARON — Geraldine “Gerry” Elizabeth Rausch, 77, died May 8 at her home in Sharon. She was born March 13, 1932, in Nashville, Kan., the daughter of George and Katie (Simon) Adelhardt. A resident of Sharon for most of her life, she was the co-founder of Rausch Garage and Implement, Sharon.

Mrs. Rausch was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church, Sharon, and the Altar Society.

On Aug. 7, 1950, she married Joseph E. Rausch at St. Leo. He died Dec. 13, 2003.

She is survived by four daughters, Rosanna Jones and Marie Chain, both of Derby, and Patty Strube and Cathy Miller, both of Claflin; three sons, Joseph Rausch Jr. and David Rausch, both of Sharon, and Ted Rausch, Medicine Lodge; 21 grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Rosie Kerschen, Cecilia Batt and Alberta “Jimmy” Spear, and two brothers, Albert and Bill Adelhardt.

Vigil Service was at 7 p.m. Monday at the church.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. today at the church, with the Rev. John Strasser presiding. Burial will be in the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery, Sharon. Memorials may be sent to South Wind Hospice or the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in care of Larrison Mortuary, Medicine Lodge.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Larrison Mortuary
120 East Lincoln
Medicine Lodge, KS 67104
620-886-5641
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 12, 2009

Wayne Jerome King 1941 - 2009

Wayne Jerome King, 67, of Great Bend, passed peacefully into eternal life at Central Kansas Medical Center, Great Bend, the evening of May 9. Wayne was born to Clarence and Notra Milton King on Sept. 26, 1941, at Humboldt. He graduated from Humboldt High School in 1960. Wayne fell in love with the love of his life Barbara “Bobbie” Dian Chard. They wed on Jan. 9, 1962, at Humboldt.

Together they are blessed and raised five children:

- John King of Great Bend, his granddaughter Jenna, great-grandson Blaine Ramos; his grandson Jacob and great-grandson Hunter; stepgrandchildren Daniel Noblitt and great-grandson Aiden; stepgranddaughter Justina Yott and stepgreat-grandsons Dylan, Dayne and Deryk; stepgranddaughter Joni Marqheim and stepgreat-grandchildren Layla, Kaylen, Paige and Jace;

- Wendy and Tony Ernst of Overland Park and their children, Cheyenne and Cameron;

- Eddie and Denise King of Great Bend and their son Wayne Dene;

- BJ and Darren Stanley of Great Bend and their children, Blake, Karlie, Tara and great-granddaughter Tierstyn; and

- Son/grandson Jeremy and Jacque King and great-grandson Griffin.

Other survivors include two brothers, Ed King of Chanute and Charlie King of Ponca City, Okla.; two sisters, Daisy Duggan of Andover and Beth Perkin of Arizona; and many nieces and nephews. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, and by siblings Mildred King, Geneva King, Mary Jo King, Hazel Reinhardt, Gerdie Wilhite and Jean Phinney.

He was a service technician for OPI for 47 years.

Wayne gave from the heart and mind to his community. He was a past member of the Great Bend Jaycees. He was an active member of the Golden Belt Humane Society and his beloved Elks Lodge No. 1127 of Great Bend. He held many titles such as past trustee, past Exalted Ruler, Exalted Ruler, Grand Exalted Ruler, Chaplain 1992-1993, Leading Knight and Loyal Knight. He currently served as secretary and was a member of the Elks National Foundation.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend, with the Rev. Dick Ogle officiating. Interment will be at Great Bend Cemetery North. Visitation will be from noon to 9 p.m. today, with the family to receive friends from 6 to 8:30 p.m., at the funeral home. Wayne stated before his passing that he would appreciate memorial contributions to BPOE Lodge No. 1127 in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Bryant Funeral Home*
1425 Patton Road
Great Bend, KS 67530
620-793-3525
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 12, 2009

Dale Orson Cates 1965 - 2009

Dale Orson Cates, 69, died May 10 at his home in Great Bend. He was born Jan. 23, 1940, at Newton, the son of Vernie William and Aldeen Mae (Morgret) Cates. He was a 1959 graduate of Great Bend High School. He married Beverly Drennon on May 15, 1965, at Great Bend. A lifetime resident of Barton County, he was a welder.

Mr. Cates was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, having served in the U.S. Army.

Dale enjoyed the time he spent with his grandchildren and was a teacher to them. He loved animals, especially his companion “Nasty.” He enjoyed Nascar, country and western concerts, and any kind of sports.

Survivors Include: his wife, of the home; one son, Dan Cates and wife Jennifer of Blue Springs, Mo.; two grandchildren, Ryan Cates and Tyler Cates; and three sisters, Judith Bullard and Janice Smith, both of Great Bend, and Sharon Camphousen of St. Peters, Mo.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Charter Funerals, Great Bend, with Pastor Don Paden officiating. Burial will be at a later date. Viewing will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today, with family greeting friends and family from 6 to 8, at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Golden Belt Humane Society or the Great Bend City Slickers 4-H Club, in care of the funeral home.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Charter Funerals*
2115 Washington
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-6161
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 12, 2009

Julia A. Bruce (Boyle) 1914 - 2009

A memorial service for Julia A. Bruce (Boyle) will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Great Bend Cemetery Mausoleum. Julia died Jan. 12 in Santa Fe, N.M., at the age of 94. She was born in Hudson, Feb. 6, 1914, and lived with her sister, Clara Smith, in Great Bend from 1986 through 2001. Julia was also a resident of several states and countries throughout her life including California, Florida, Colorado, Texas and Germany. For the last eight years she resided in Santa Fe, N.M., with her son, Richard.

After suffering a major stroke in 2004 that left her paralyzed and unable to speak, she became a resident of Casa Real Care Center. Julia had much strength and courage and was loved by other residents and caregivers. Fortunately, her spirit to live a positive and loving life never left her and she was an inspiration to those that knew and loved her. She will be remembered for her kindness, generosity and devotion to friends and family.

She is survived by her best friend, Jennie Ueckert of Great Bend; two sons, Richard Boyle, Santa Fe, N.M., and Arthur Boyle, Indianapolis, Ind.; a daughter, Peggy Adamson, Las Vegas, N.M.; niece Ritas Smith, Los Angeles, five grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter, plus many friends and relatives. A memorial was also held at her home on Feb. 8.

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 12, 2009#

Gilbert Alan (Buddy) Scheuerman 1953 - 2009

Gilbert Alan (Buddy) Scheuerman, 55, died May 11 at his home in Great Bend. He was born Oct. 12, 1953, at Ellinwood, the son of Gilbert C. and Alma Ochs Scheuerman. He graduated from Ellinwood High School in 1972. He married Judy K. Klepper on March 31, 1973, in Ellinwood. A lifetime Barton County resident, he was a truck driver for Resource Control, retiring in 2002.

Survivors include his wife, of the home; three sons, Kyle Scheuerman and Scott Scheuerman, both of Great Bend, and Brad Scheuerman of Manhattan; a daughter, Jami Saffa of Great Bend; and five grandchildren. He is also survived by his mother, of Great Bend; two brothers, David Scheuerman and Tim Scheuerman, both of Great Bend; and two sisters, Juanita Gann and Wanda Ybarra, both of Great Bend.

Liturgy of the Word will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Ellinwood, with the Rev. Charles Mazouch officiating. Burial will be at Lakin-Comanche District Cemetery in Ellinwood. Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Kimple Funeral Home in Ellinwood, with family receiving friends from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Donations to the Gilbert Scheuerman Family Memorial may be made in care of the funeral home.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Kimple Funeral Home
113 North Main; P.O. Box 246
Ellinwood, KS 67526
(620) 564-2300
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 12, 2009

Ralph Floyd Warren 1932 - 2009

Ralph Floyd Warren, 77, of Great Bend, died May 10 at Central Kansas Medical Center in Great Bend. He was born April 16, 1932, at El Dorado, the son of Hank and Lucille Arnall Warren. He married Mary Lou Fox; they later divorced. He then married Janet Wickstrom Prilling on April 25, 1990, at Larned. He was a former law enforcement officer for 20 years and a truck driver for 30 years. He was a resident of Great Bend for over 30 years.

Mr. Warren was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force, serving during the Korean War and Viet Nam War. He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church, Kansas Sheriff’s Association and VFW Post No. 3111.

Survivors include his wife, of the home; one son, Lejay Warren, Dodge City; two daughters, Lauri Skinner, Midland, Texas, and Lesli Gonzalez, Topeka; two stepsons, Jeff Prilling, Great Bend Bend, and Jason Prilling, Chandler, Ariz.; one stepdaughter, Julie Prilling, Denver, Colo.; three sisters, Lou Dirks, Scott City, Wilfreda (Skeet) Flowers, Denver, Colo., and Glenna Cooley; eight grandchildren, Jason Skinner, Travis Skinner, Nicole Carver, Natalie Caro, Nachele Gonzales, Lucas Warren, Zachary Warren and Remington Warren; one step-grandchild, Rilee Prilling; and five great-grandchildren, Julius, Makenzie and Laila Carver, Zoii Frey and Ryley Skinner. He was preceded in death by his parents, and by an infant son, Aaron Vaught.

Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend, with Mr. George Sheldon officiating. There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorial donations to the American Cancer Society may be made in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Bryant Funeral Home*
1425 Patton Road
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-3525
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 12, 2009

May 10, 2009

Leo L. Michaelis 1912 - 2009

RUSSELL — Leo L. Michaelis, 96, died May 7 at Wheatland Nursing Center in Russell. Leo was born Nov. 15, 1912, in Russell, the son of John J. and Lena (Spadey) Michaelis. He grew up and attended school in the Sellens Creek area of Russell County. He was united in marriage to Alma Waymaster on July 30, 1933, in Susank. They made their home on a farm south of Bunker Hill for three years before moving to the Michaelis family farm. This union of 70 years was blessed with six children: Shirley, Gerald, Roger, Larry, Regina and Marlin. Alma preceded him in death on Dec. 29, 2003.

Leo was a farmer, rancher and stockman all of his life. Later in life he also dabbled in the oil production business.

He was a former longtime member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Hoisington and was a current member of St. John Lutheran Church of Russell. He was a member of the Russell Masonic Lodge and the Salina Isis Shrine. He enjoyed hunting, bowling, golfing, playing cards with family and friends and taking numerous trips with Alma.

His surviving family includes a daughter, Shirley Brown and husband Bill of Ulysses; four sons, Gerald Michaelis and wife Betty of Galatia, Roger Michaelis and wife Reatha of Great Bend, Larry Michaelis of Texarkana, Ark., and Gene Michaelis and wife Regina of Olathe; 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant son Marlin Michaelis; five brothers, Armin, Edwin, Rudolph, Ruben and Gustav; and two sisters, Elvina Hein and Martha Herdt.

Celebration of Leo’s Life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. John Lutheran Church of Russell with Pastor Roger Dennis and Jim Brown officiating. Interment will follow at Michaelis Cemetery in southern Russell County. Masonic Rites will be conducted at the cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. today at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, Russell, with a Prayer Service at 7 p.m. today. Memorials have been established with South Wind Hospice or the Shrine’s Children Hospital. Contributions and condolences may be sent to the mortuary. Condolences may also be sent via email at www.pvpmortuary.com.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary & Monuments*
610 North Maple
Russell, KS 67665
(785) 483-2212
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 10, 2009

Donald P. Kaiser 1931 - 2009

Donald P. Kaiser, 77, died May 7 at his home in Great Bend. Born Nov. 18, 1931, in Odin, he was the son of Joseph F. and Mary Meyeres Kaiser. He married Anna “Janell” Fisher on May 10, 1958, in Great Bend. A resident of Great Bend most of his life, he was a pumper and truck driver for Stone Sand Company for more than 30 years.

Mr. Kaiser was a United States Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, the American Legion Argonne Post 180 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3111, all of Great Bend.

Survivors include his wife, of the home; two sons, Dale Kaiser of Kansas City, and Devin Kaiser and wife Kristie, of Hoisington; a daughter, Donna Fisher and husband Robert of Colorado Springs, Colo.; a brother, Louis Kaiser of Colorado Springs, Colo.; a sister, Lucille Beck of Claflin; and three grandchildren, Mackenzie Kaiser, Trevor Kaiser and Anneka Fisher. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Leo Kaiser, Robert Kaiser and Richard Kaiser; and an infant sister, Mary Kaiser.

Vigil service will be at 7 p.m. Monday at Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church with Father Floyd McKinney officiating. Burial will be at the Great Bend Cemetery with military honors, conducted by Fort Riley Honor Guard. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Kans for Kids or Central Kansas Medical Center Foundation for the benefit of Heartland Cancer Center, in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Bryant Funeral Home*
1425 Patton Road
Great Bend, KS 67530
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 10, 2009

Cheryl Jean Salem 1943 - 2009

ELLINWOOD — Cheryl Jean Salem, 66, died May 7 at Promise Regional Medical Center in Hutchinson after a nine-month battle with cancer. Born April 22, 1943, in Wichita, she was the daughter of Hillis and Pauline Kendall Owens. She attended elementary school at Selkirk and graduated from high school at Greeley County High School in Tribune in 1961. She attended Sterling College where she earned her teaching degree in 1965 in elementary education. She married Virgil Salem on Aug. 12, 1966, at Leoti Presbyterian Church in Leoti. She taught elementary school in Topeka and Dover and returned to her husband’s family farm south of Ellinwood in 1971 where they lived and worked on the farm for the next 38 years. During that time, Cheryl kept the books for the farm and enjoyed gardening.

Mrs. Salem was a member of the First Baptist Church in Ellinwood. She was active in the Children’s Church program for 17 years by developing curriculum and teaching classes. She also taught fifth- and sixth-grade girls in AWANA.

Survivors include her husband, of the home; a son, Scott Salem of Ellinwood; a daughter, Lori Rosenhagen and husband Greg of Conway Springs; and two grandchildren, Brooke and Rachel Rosenhagen of Conway Springs.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church, south of Ellinwood, with the Rev. David Wesner officiating. Burial will be at the Lakin-Comanche District Cemetery in Ellinwood. Friends may call from 1 to 8 p.m. today at the Kimple Funeral Home, Ellinwood, with family receiving friends from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the Children’s Ministries at First Baptist Church or to Sterling College.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Kimple Funeral Home, Inc.*
113 North Main
P.O. Box 246
Ellinwood, KS 67526
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 10, 2009

Alice May Ingram 1907 - 2009

PAWNEE ROCK — Alice May Ingram, 101, died April 24 at her daughter’s home in Independence, Mo. Born December 7, 1907 at Max, Neb., she was the daughter of Arthur L. and Mary E. Foster Parsons. She married Kenneth Paul Ingram on May 28, 1933 Max, Neb. He died July 22, 1999. A longtime resident of Pawnee Rock, she moved to Independence to be near family. She was a retired school teacher and homemaker, Pawnee Rock librarian for over 20 years and a certified Braille transcriber.

Mrs. Ingram was a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Great Bend.

Survivors include two sons; Jared, Sun City, Ariz. and J.D., Independence, Mo.; a daughter, Jewell Bowman-Fortman, Independence, Mo; one sister Elsie Buster, Larned; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Earl Parsons and Lyman Parsons; and sister Jeannette Weldon.

A celebration of Life Service took place in Independence. Inurnment will be in the Larned Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be sent to the RLDS Church of Great Bend in care of Morell Funeral Home, Larned. Personal condolences may be left at www.morellfuneralhomellc.com

Funeral arrangements provided by
Morell Funeral Home LLC
P.O. Box 124
Larned, KS 67550-0124
(620) 285-2177
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 10, 2009

May 8, 2009

Ricky Norman Trinka 1952 - 2009

In the death story on Ricky Norman Trinka, in Tuesday’s Tribune, surviving half sisters were listed as stepsisters due to submission of incorrect material. The half sisters are Lisa Niethamer and Laura Jeno, both of Great Bend. Mr. Trinka, 56, died May 2.

Cheryl Salem

ELLINWOOD — Cheryl Salem died May 7 at Promise Regional Medical Center in Hutchinson. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Kimple Funeral Home, Ellinwood.

May 7, 2009

Ada Lorene Fabin 1923 - 2009

Ada Lorene Fabin, 86, of Great Bend, died May 5 at her home. She was born March 28, 1923, in La Junta, Colo., to Walter Shad and Blanche (Gabriel) Crosswhite Shad. She loved animals and Mother Earth. She loved the theater and music, and was the ultimate garage seller. If there was a garage sale to be found, she was there. Ada married George Fabin Nov. 2, 1975, in Ellinwood.

Survivors include her husband of 33 years, George, of the home; four stepsons, Ross Fabin of Ellinwood, Mark Fabin of Salina, Craig Fabin and wife Rita of Springfield, Mo., and Brad Fabin and wife Sharon of Fairmont, Ind.; daughter Edalea Keeler and husband Eldon of Great Bend; and three grandchildren, Jason Andrew Keeler and Anthony Aaron Keeler, both of Olathe, and Terri Marie Keeler of Shawnee.

Ada graduated from Pueblo High School in Pueblo, Colo., and moved to Great Bend in 1969. Ada worked at the Great Bend Tribune helping with the layout of the paper, and at Fuller Brush where she retired. She was a member of the Golden Belt Community Concerts and Greenpeace.

Graveside service will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Great Bend City Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Barton County Humane Society.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Charter Funerals*
2115 Washington
Great Bend, KS 67530
620-793-6161
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 7, 2009

May 6, 2009

Ricky Norman Trinka 1952 - 2009

Ricky Norman Trinka (The Legend), 56, of Great Bend, died May 2 at Central Kansas Medical Center, Great Bend. He was born Sept. 13, 1952, at Manitowoc, Wis., to Norman W. and Gertrude Riesterer Trinka. Rick loved his ready-made family, and going to any activity that involved his stepchildren. He loved playing many games with his family, including Farkel with his in-laws, horseshoes with anyone and riding 4-wheelers on the river with his brothers. Rick also enjoyed playing pool and poker on the Internet. Rick enjoyed reading his sister Linda’s e-mail even if he lost a few of them. Rick had an amazing sense of humor, always picking on someone and putting a smile on their face as well as his. Rick married the love of his life Konny on Aug. 28, 2004, at Pawnee Rock.

Survivors include his wife, Konny, of the home; two stepsons, Brandon Ritchie and wife Jill of Pawnee Rock and Blake Ritchie of the home; two stepdaughters, Brooke Ritchie and Bailey Ritchie, both of the home; a brother, Ted Trinka and wife Jeanette of Susank; two sisters, Linda Carter and significant other Steve Tatman, and Donna Schrepel and husband Alvin, all of Great Bend; two stepsisters, Lisa Niethamer and Laura Jeno, both of Great Bend; his stepparents, Kenneth and Lillian Jeno of Belleville; his in-laws, Lynn and Judi Welch of Pawnee Rock; many nieces and nephews, and two granddogs, Spike and Kyler. He was preceded in death by his father, Norman Trinka, and mother, Gertrude Jeno, and a sister, Sandra Trinka.

Funeral service will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend, with the Rev. Jane Siebert officiant. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Ricky Norman Trinka Memorial Fund, in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Bryant Funeral Home*
1425 Patton Road
Great Bend, KS 67530
620-793-3525
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 6, 2009

Faith Ellen (Bink) Navarro 1947 - 2009

SELIGMAN, Mo. — Faith Ellen Navarro, 61, of Seligman died April 28 in an automobile accident near Garfield, Ark. She was born Oct. 9, 1947, in Hoisington, to William and Ruby (Harris) Bink. She attended school in Hoisington and later became a licensed practical nurse. In 1993 she married Frank Navarro, who survives.

Other survivors include two sisters, Judith Bink of Winfield and Willetta James of Brandon, Fla. She is also survived by one son, Rodney Scheuerman of Great Bend; two daughters, Bethany Scheuerman of Ponca City, Okla., and Darcy Nimmo of Houston, Texas; four stepsons, two stepdaughters, five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, 18 stepgrandchildren, 15 stepgreat-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Saturday in Victory Baptist Church, Cassville, Mo., under direction of Fohn Funeral Home.

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 6, 2009#

Ada Lorene Fabin

Ada Lorene Fabin, Great Bend, died May 5. Service arrangements are pending with Charter Funerals, Great Bend.

Newlin Dean Huddle 1913 - 2009

CLARINDA, Iowa — Newlin Dean Huddle, 95, was born Aug. 31, 1913, in Burlington Junction, Mo., the youngest son of William Leonard and Maude Elzora (Miller) Huddle. He passed away April 26, at the Eiler House in Clarinda, Iowa.

Dean grew up in Shambaugh, Iowa, with two older brothers, Ural and Leland. Dean’s father was killed by his hired hand when Dean was only 9 months old.

Dean and Perna eloped to Rockport, Mo., and were married by a justice of the peace on a very cold evening Oct. 24, 1936. After marrying, they lived in Shambaugh, Iowa, with Dean’s mother for a while, eventually moving to Shenandoah, Iowa. They had started their married life together with $27 between them.

They raised four children Larry, Linda, Steve and Patricia. Together, they enjoyed their 11 grandchildren, and by 2009 had 12 great-grandchildren and three stepgreat-grandchildren.

During the Great Depression Dean was unemployed and spent his days playing croquet and pitching horseshoes — for both of which he had a natural talent. When he moved his family into Clarinda, Iowa, he joined a bowling league and over the years proudly accepted many trophies for individual and team efforts. One of his favorite memories is the night he bowled a “299” — 10 strikes and a split of which he picked up one more pin.

In his pre-teen years he helped farmers milk their dairy cows to earn extra money for the family. Early into the Great Depression, Dean worked at the Civilian Conservation Corps camp in Clarinda. Dean left there to work in the coal mines. He later took a job with the Barron Oil station, providing “full service” to customers, including the Lake brothers who took a liking to him. The Lake brothers asked Dean to come to work for them at Lake’s Nursery in Shenandoah. In 1944-1950 they moved to Grandpa Holmes’s farm south of Shenandoah to farm the land. From 1950 - 1953 they lived on Amelia Miller’s farm south of Clarinda, moving to Eldon Fidler’s place 1953 -1959. In February of 1959 the family moved into Clarinda and Dean worked as an appliance serviceman with Iowa Electric Light and Power Co. He was employed by the company for 19 years and retired in 1979.

Dean enjoyed reflecting on the happy memories of all the holidays, weddings and special events that occurred over the years with Perna and his family and friends.

Dean is survived by his wife Perna Huddle of Clarinda; his children, Larry and Eileen Huddle of Loveland, Colo., Linda and Kirk Hascall of Emerson, Iowa, Steve and Peggy Huddle of Clarinda, Iowa, and Pat and Jeff Schneweis of Claflin; 11 grandchildren; Kali Hascall of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Craig and Kathy Hascall of Erie, Colo., Chad Hascall of Lafayette, Colo., Clint and Patti Hascall of Essex, Iowa, Helmut and Karla Taschner of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Todd and Stacy Huddle of Colorado Springs, Colo., Tom and Stephanie Vitt of Big Lake, Alaska, Tony and Jodie Huegerich of Cedar Falls, Iowa, Jason and Sally Huddle of Ankeny, Iowa, Bob and Samantha Neill of Buhler, and Ben South of McPherson; 15 great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Also a brother-in-law Lysle Nelson of Shenandoah, Iowa, and sister in-law Naomi Worl of Hamburg, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his parents Leonard and Maude Huddle; and brothers Ural and wife Kathryn Huddle and Leland and wife Frances Huddle.

Funeral services were held at the Walker-Merrick Funeral Home, Clarinda, on Friday at 11 a.m. with interment at the Clarinda Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the First United Methodist Church in Clarinda, Iowa, and to the American Heart Association through the Walker-Merrick Funeral Home.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Walker-Merrick Funeral Home*
P.O. Box 203
Clarinda, IA 51632
712-542-2153
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 6, 2009

May 5, 2009

Dorothy Irene Boltman 1929 - 2009

LARNED — Dorothy Irene Boltman, 80, died May 1 at Hays Medical Center in Hays. She was born March 3, 1929, in Larned, the daughter of Mern F. and Lola Belle Hager Robinson. On July 17, 1949, she married Bob E. Boltman in Larned. He died June 15, 1987. A lifetime Larned resident, she was a cook at the Gleason Hospital.

Mrs. Boltman was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church and Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, both of Larned.

Survivors include two sons; David W. Boltman, Wakarusa, and Dennis Boltman, Great Bend; four brothers, Bob Robinson, Wray, Colo., Jim Robinson and Keith Robinson, both of Larned, and Elvin Robinson of Missouri; five sisters, Bessie Mantz, McPherson, Betty Dodson, Wichita, Donna Burns, Great Bend, and Ruby Stevens and Peggy Martin, both of Larned; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Elroy Robinson and Ervin Robinson.

Funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at the First Southern Baptist Church in Larned, with Pastor Mark Slattery presiding. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to the First Southern Baptist Church or the Welcome Inn Senior Center, both in care of the Beckwith Mortuary in Larned.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Beckwith Mortuary
916 Main; P.O. Box 477
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-2121
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 5, 2009

I. Anita Pitts 1967 - 2009

CLAFLIN — I. Anita Pitts, 42, died May 2 at her residence in Claflin. She was born Jan. 4, 1967, at Kennett, Mo., the daughter of Charles Wayne and Geraldine (Cox) McCollum. A Claflin resident for the past six years, coming from Lyons, she was a CMA.

She was of the Pentecostal faith. Her favorite holiday was Halloween, when she loved to sew outfits for her children, nieces and nephews and friends. She also loved camping and fishing.

Survivors include four sons, Robert J. (RJ) Kelly, Clinton W. Pitts, Loren F. Pitts and Triston W. Pitts, all of Claflin; a daughter, Stormy D. Pitts, Claflin; two stepdaughters, Loretta L. Kocher, Hutchinson, and Crystal G. Zimzoris, San Antonio, Texas; a brother, Shaun McCollum and his wife Claudia, Claflin; a sister, Virginia Bailey, Claflin; two half sisters: Sherry Horton and Kelly Tadlock, both of South Haven, Miss.; her father, Charles McCollum, Mooreville, Miss; three grandchildren, Autumn N. Kelly, Jace D. Hendrix and Cayden Hendrix; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, Geraldine McCollum, on May 25, 1993.

Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. today at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington with Mrs. Debbie Radenberg, officiant. Burial will be at Hoisington Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Donations to the Anita Pitts Memorial Fund or USD 354 Education Fund may be made in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.nicholsonrickefh.net.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home*
415 North Main; P.O. Box 146
Hoisington, KS 67544
(620) 653-4165
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 5, 2009

Olive Millie McCulley 1910 - 2009

OKEMAH, Okla. - Olive Millie McCulley, 98, died May 2 in Great Bend. She was born Sept. 11, 1910, in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma, to William Franklin and Olive (Haley) Beets. She married Fred McCulley on Dec. 21, 1927. A resident of Great Bend and past resident of Ness City, she worked many years as a health care worker.

Mrs. McCulley enjoyed crocheting afghans, working with ceramics and visiting her family. She was also a member of the Central Baptist Church of Great Bend.

Survivors include her three sons, James W. McCulley and wife Phyllis of Great Bend, Leslie Dean McCulley of Topeka and Darrell Lee McCulley and wife Vivian of Monroe, Tenn.; one daughter, Helen Louise Turk and husband George of Denver, Colo.; two brothers, Sammy Beets of Okemah, Okla., and James Beets of Meridian, Miss.; four sisters, Ruby Graham of Rogers, Ark., Lois Fox and Lavern Greer, both of Okemah, Okla., and Frances Carl of Midwest City, Okla.; 13 grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and one sister.

Graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Highland Cemetery in Okemah, Okla., with the Rev. Brian Matthews officiating. Online condolences may be made at www.parksbrothersfuneralhome.com.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Parks Brothers Funeral Home*
301 North Third St.; P.O. Box 271
Okemah, OK 74859
(918) 623-1221
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 5, 2009

Ricky Norman Trinka 1952 - 2009

PAWNEE ROCK — Ricky Norman Trinka, 56, died May 2 at Great Bend.

Arrangements are pending with Bryant Funeral Home in Great Bend.

Beatrice Anna Lang 1915 - 2009

NORTON — Beatrice Anna Lang, 93, died May 1 at the Charismatic Estates in Waxhaw, N.C. She was born Aug. 13, 1915, at Olmitz, the daughter of Charles Joseph and Anna Clara (Bittner) Menzer. Bea grew up in Olmitz and attended the local schools. On Jan. 22, 1935, she married Albert R. Lang in Olmitz. She was a homemaker and made her home farming with her husband in Hoisington, Geneseo, Rush Center and the McCracken area until 1950, when they bought a farm northwest of Norton. In 1973 they moved into Norton, where they lived until Albert’s death on May 11, 1984.

Mrs. Lang was a member of the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Norton and had served as president of the Altar Society. She was a member of and had served as president of the Eagle’s Auxiliary. She also had served as a Red Cross volunteer and 4-H leader for many years.

Survivors include: one son, Leroy and wife Judy Lang, Norton; two daughters, Barbara and husband Ray Schmitz, Indian Land, S.C., and Jeanette and husband Pat Sterrett, Dubuque, Iowa; a sister, Henrietta Bartonek, Otis; seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; and other friends and relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and seven siblings.

Rosary service will be at 7:30 tonight at Enfield Funeral Home in Norton. Mass of the Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Norton. Graveside service and burial will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday at St. Anne’s Catholic Cemetery in Olmitz. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. today and 10 a.m. until service time Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Beatrice Lang Memorial Fund, in care of the funeral home.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Enfield Funeral Home*
215 West Main
Norton, KS 67654
(785) 877-5135
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 5, 2009

May 3, 2009

Anita Pitts

CLAFLIN — Anita Pitts, 42, died May 2 at her residence in Claflin. Services are pending with Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Claflin.

LeRoy J. Thalmann 1941 - 2009

HOISINGTON — LeRoy J. Thalmann, 67, died May 1 at Promise Regional Medical Center in Hutchinson. He was born Nov. 17, 1941, at Wichita, the son of Elmer and Mary (Scott) Thalmann. He was employed by Tom’s Custom Guttering in Hoisington.

A resident of Hoisington since 1993, moving from California, Mr. Thalmann was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War.

Survivors include his brother Tom Thalmann and wife, Sandy, of Hoisington, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Hoisington Cemetery, with the Rev. Don Fisher officiating and military honors by American Legion Post No. 286 and VFW Post No. 7428. There will not be any visitation. Memorials are suggested to the Leroy Thalmann Expense Fund in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home
415 N. Main, P.O. Box 146
Hoisington, KS 67544
(620) 653-4165
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 3, 2009

Rosalene Evelyn Fishburn 1933 - 2009

LARNED — Rosalene Evelyn Fishburn, 75, died May 2 at South Wind Hospice House, Pratt. She was born June 15, 1933, in El Dorado, the daughter of Cecil Wilbur and Elaine Pearl Cutsinger Snyder. On April 18, 1975, she married Ronald L. Fishburn at Larned. He survives. A resident of Larned since 1962, she was a homemaker.

She belonged to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Altar Society, home communion minister and church Prayer Group, Life Member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary, St. Joseph Hospital Auxiliary and several bridge clubs, all of Larned; and was a past member of Pawnee County Food Pantry, Boosters 4-H Club, and El Dorado and Butler County Orchestra, where she played violin second chair.

Other survivors include two sons, Steven Kaeberle, Claflin, and James Kaeberle, Larned; four step-children, Teresa Stonestreet, Kismet, Tammy Fishburn, Galatia, Tracy Fish, Garnett and Ronald Joseph Fishburn, Dallas, Texas; one brother, Alan Snyder, Idaho Falls, Idaho; four grandsons, five granddaughters, five great-grandsons, three great-granddaughters, and two nieces, Jamie Snyder and Emily Snyder, both of Clovis, N.M.

Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Larned, with Father Bernard Felix presiding. Parish vigil service and rosary will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Morell Funeral Home, Larned. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorials may be sent to Heartland Cancer Center of Great Bend in care of the funeral home. Personal condolences may be left at www.morellfuneralhomellc.com.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Morell Funeral Home*
1021 Broadway, P.O. Box 124
Larned, KS 67550-0124
(620) 285-2177
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 3, 2009

May 1, 2009

Dexter "Dean" Smith 1923 - 2009

BURDETT — Dexter “Dean” Smith, 85, died April 30, at his home in Burdett. He was born Nov. 22, 1923, near Burdett, the son of Franklin and Zella P. Musselman Smith. On Oct. 9, 1961, he married Mary E. Cox at Hutchinson. She survives. A lifetime resident of Burdett, he was a retired farmer and owner of Dean Smith Trucking Inc.

Mr. Smith was a member of Burdett United Methodist Church, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7349 and the American Legion Post, both of Kinsley. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a disabled veteran.

Other survivors include one son, Michael of Burdett; three daughters, Deanne Pebley and husband Curt of Larned, Bobbi Kollhoff and husband Richard of Pretty Prairie, and Traci Hoopingarner and husband Lindsay; 10 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Rex Smith, and one sister, Donna Jones.

Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the United Methodist Church in Burdett, with Pastor Rich Zimmerman and the Rev. Jacob Lett presiding. Burial will be in Browns Grove Cemetery, Burdett. Visitation will be from noon until 8 tonight at Morell Funeral Home, Larned. Memorials may be sent to the American Diabetes Assn. or the church in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be left at www.morelfunerahomellc.com

Funeral arrangements provided by
Morell Funeral Home LLC*
1021 Broadway, P.O. Box 124
Larned, KS, 67550-0124
(620) 285-2177
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 1, 2009

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