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August 30, 2009

Carol J. Moeder 1937 - 2009

HUTCHINSON — Carol J. Moeder, 72, of Hutchinson, died Aug. 29 at Promise Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson. She was born Aug. 9, 1937, at Hutchinson, the daughter of Carl A. and Esther Randol Kornstett. She married Edwin Joseph “Eddie” Moeder on July 18, 1959, in Hutchinson. He survives. A 1955 graduate of Hutchinson High School, she was a bookkeeper for both Nash Finch and Wells Aircraft, retiring in 1997 from Wells Aircraft.

Mrs. Moeder was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, South Hutchinson. She was an adult convert to the faith and became integral in all aspects as one of the founders of the Legion of Mary. She was a member of the Parish Finance Committee, of Perpetual Adoration, and of the Ladies Altar Society, bookkeeper of the religious articles room, served as cashier for the spring fiesta and fair stands. She was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary No. 612, Knights of Columbus.

Survivors, in addition to her husband, include two sons, Dane and wife Debbie of Colwich and Troy J. and wife Stacey of Hutchinson; two daughters, Denise Stewart and husband Darrell of Hutchinson and Niki Fiffe and husband Brian of Topeka; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Vivian Davies and Laura Mae Parsons.

A Parish Rosary service will be at 7 p.m. Monday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, South Hutchinson. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with Father Brian Nelson and Father Joe Eckberg officiating. Burial will be at Fairlawn Burial Park. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday at Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson. Memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society in care of the mortuary. Personal condolences may be sent to www.elliottmortuary.com.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Elliott Mortuary*
1219 North Main
Hutchinson, KS 67501
620-663-3327
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Aug. 30, 2009

Oella Nellie Peugh

HOISINGTON — Oella Nellie Peugh, 95, formerly of Hoisington, died Aug. 27 at Brakebill Nursing Home in Knoxville, Tenn. Service arrangements are pending with Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, and will be announced soon.

Cassilda Dorothy “Dottie” Moran 1925 - 2009

CLAFLIN — Cassilda Dorothy “Dottie” Moran, 83, died Aug. 28 at her Claflin residence. Born Nov. 12, 1925, at Ellinwood, she was the daughter of Paul John and Mary (Helfrich) Schartz. She married John “Jack” J. Moran Jr. on Jan. 12, 1954, at Salina. He preceded her in death on July 16, 2007. She was a homemaker and a lifetime resident of the Claflin and Ellinwood areas.

Mrs. Moran was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and Altar Society and the VFW Auxiliary, all of Claflin.

Survivors include three sons, Joe Weber and wife Linda of Rogers, Ark., and Steve Moran and wife DeAnna and John Moran and wife Joni, all of Claflin; four daughters, Jan Hardten and husband Gerald and Mary Doyle and husband Randy, all of Claflin, Kala Moeder and husband Michael of Ellinwood and Jenifer Siemsen and husband Roger of Salina; 19 grandchildren and two great-grandchilden. She was preceded in death by a brother, Paul Gene Schartz, a sister, Mary Ann Madden and a granddaughter, Casey Porter.

A vigil service will be at 7 p.m. today, followed by an Altar Society Rosary, both at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Claflin. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church, with Father Dwight Birket officiating. Burial will be at the Claflin Cemetery. The church will be open for visitation from 2 to 5 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until service time Monday. Memorials are suggested to the church, in Claflin, or to the Claflin Ambulance Fund, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home. Condolencs 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, Aug. 30, 2009

Lilbern C. “Pick” Jackson 1930 - 2009

HILL CITY — Lilbern C. “Pick” Jackson, 79, died Aug. 25 at Graham County Hospital in Hill City. Born Jan. 14, 1930, in rural Graham County, he was the son of Clifford Clair and Thelma Claudeen (Cook) Jackson. He married Mary Lou Garrison on Nov. 16, 1952, in Hill City. She died May 8, 2006. A lifetime resident of the Hill City area, he was a heavy equipment operator.

Survivors include three sons, Ronnie Jackson of Great Bend and Rick Jackson and Danny Jackson, both of Hill City; a brother, LaMoyne of Hill City; a sister, Jenna Rae Garrison of Hill City; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Funeral service was at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Hill City Church of God (Anderson, Indiana Affiliation) with the Rev. Chuck Carpenter officiating. Burial was at the Memorial Lawn Cemetery in Hill City.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Stinemetz Funeral Home#
522 N. Pomeroy
Hill City, KS 67642
785-421-2177
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Aug. 30, 2009

Patrick James Caraway 1953 - 2009

Patrick James Caraway, 56, of Great Bend, died Aug. 27 at South Wind Hospice Home in Pratt. Born Jan. 18, 1953, at Hays, he was the son of Robert D. and Constance I. Gaunt Caraway. He marred Dee Penka on April 28, 1973, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Great Bend. He was a lifetime resident of Barton County. He graduated from Great Bend High School in the Class of 1972. Pat continued his education at Denver Tech School in Denver.

He also ran a business tearing down and setting back up mobile homes. Pat was a hay broker and truck driver. He boasted of logging over a million miles in one year. Pat and Dee owned Caraway Enterprises and Custom Sound and Video.

Mr. Caraway was a member of the Knights of Columbus, a former member of the Registered Texas Longhorn Association, and a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Parish.

His passion was his family. He loved animals and working with his hands.

Survivors include his wife, Dee, of the home; a daughter, Michelle Lynn Herren and husband Jim of Las Vegas, Nev.; an uncle, Charles Gaunt and wife Collette of Canon City, Colo.; two aunts, Betty Drenen of Leavenworth and Pearl McKinney of Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich.; a brother, Robert Shanks and wife Lorraine of Great Bend; a sister, Janice Battin and husband Rick of Broken Arrow, Okla.; two grandchildren, Andrew Herren and Kayla Anne Herren; and numerous nieces and nephews. His parents preceded him in death.

The family will greet friends and family from 6 to 7 p.m. today at Charter Funerals, Great Bend. A vigil/rosary service will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today at Charter Funerals, Great Bend, under the direction of Father Reginald Urban of Prince of Peace Catholic Parish. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Great Bend, with Father Reginald Urban officiant. Interment will be at Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery, Great Bend. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Charter Funerals. Memorial donations may be made 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, Aug. 30, 2009

August 28, 2009

Deborah Gail Smith 1948 - 2009

Deborah Gail Smith, 60, of Great Bend, died Aug. 26 in Great Bend. Born Sept. 5, 1948, at Mansfield, Mo., she was the daughter of Clarence W. and Betty J. Spence Smith. She was a laborer for Sunflower Recycling Center, Great Bend. She was a resident of Great Bend for 10 years, coming from Valley Center.

Miss Smith was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include one brother, David Loren Smith, of Tulsa, Okla., and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Clarence Allen Smith and John Mark Smith.

There will be no visitation or services, as cremation has taken place. Donations may be made to a memorial fund for Sunflower Diversified Services, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net.

Arrangements provided by
Bryant Funeral Home*
1425 Patton Road
Great Bend, KS 67530
620-793-3525
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Aug. 28, 2009

Mary Jane Evans Allen

MUSKOGEE, Okla. — A memorial service for Mary Jane Evans Allen, 59, of Muskogee, who died Aug. 24, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, with the Rev. Don Fisher officiating. Inurnment at the Hoisington Cemetery will occur on a later date.

Memorials are suggested to the Mary Jane Evans Allen Fund in care of the funeral home.Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.nicholsonrickefh.net.

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Aug. 28, 2009#

Alice C. Erbes 1916 - 2009

LA CROSSE — Alice C. Erbes, 92, of La Crosse, died Aug. 26 at Rush County Memorial Hospital, La Crosse. She was born Nov. 18, 1916, at La Crosse, the daughter of William and Anna Margarete “Maggie” Bender. She married Clarence S. Erbes on Feb. 16, 1936, at Hays. He died Nov. 7, 2004. Mrs. Erbes was a lifelong resident of Rush County. She was a 1934 graduate of La Crosse High School. She was a farm wife and mother.

Mrs. Erbes was a member of the United Methodist Church and of United Methodist Women, both at Bison.

Survivors include two grandchildren, David J. Collins and his wife, Ashley, of Golden, Colo., and Kelly J. Collins of Breckenridge, Colo.; one great-grandchild, Jax Collins, and a niece, Billie J. Klaus of Mesa, Ariz. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and her daughter, Karen Collins (on Dec. 2, 2004).

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, with the Rev. David Bolz officiating. Interment will be at the La Crosse City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the United Methodist Women of Bison.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Janousek Funeral Home*
719 Pine
La Crosse, KS 67548
785-222-2517
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Aug. 28, 2009

August 27, 2009

Dorothy E. Eberhart 1916 - 2009

HUTCHINSON — Dorothy E. Eberhart, 92, died Aug. 26 at Promise Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson. She was born Nov. 27, 1916, in rural Ellinwood to Jacob and Martha Stockman Eberhart. She was a waitress and co-owner of Waxy’s Café in Ellinwood for 40 years. She moved to Hutchinson in 1986.

Survivors include daughter Pamela Jennings, Hutchinson; a niece whom Dorothy raised, Eileen Klassen, Wichita; grandchildren Wayne and Cathy Kever, Fort Collins, Colo., and Kim and Zach Crabbs, Salina; great-grandchildren Justin and Ethan Kever, Fort Collins, Colo., and Caleb and Eli Crabbs; two nieces and three nephews. She was preceded in death by three sisters and a great-granddaughter, Alexia Marrie Crabbs.

Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Park Place Christian Church with the Rev. Dr. Kim Biery officiating. Burial will be at 2 p.m. at Lakin-Comanche District Cemetery, Ellinwood. Friends may call from 5 to 9 today and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson. Memorials may be made to Park Place Christian Church Children’s Ministry in care of the mortuary. Please visit www.elliottmortuary.com to leave condolences for the family.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Elliott Mortuary*
1219 North Main
Hutchinson, KS 67501
620-663-3327
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Aug. 27, 2009

August 26, 2009

Vera F. Karst 1941 - 2009

RUSSELL — Vera F. Karst, 68, of Russell, and wife of Gene Karst, departed this life on Aug. 20, at Main Street Manor of Russell. She was born south of Luray on May 28, 1941, to Ernest and Lavina (Bender) Homewood. She grew up with one sister, Lois Boyd, now of Russell, and three brothers, Ben Homewood, deceased, David Homewood of Russell and Rocky Homewood of Skiatook, Okla.

Mrs. Karst was baptized into the faith at Luray United Methodist Church and attended Otterbein United Methodist Church in Russell.

Her first marriage was to Richard Stewart; they were united in marriage on June 28, 1959, in Luray. This union was blessed with two children, Terry Lynn Stewart Branick and Brian (Clay) Stewart. Richard preceded her in death on Jan. 28, 1966. She later was united in marriage to Gene Karst on Aug. 24, 1971, in Salina.

Vera worked as a bookkeeper in his business until it was sold. Retirement meant having to go back to the farm where a hard day’s work was “food for the soul.” Gene would laugh and say, “I have to keep her tools in good working order.” Family, nature and watching beautiful things grow were her loves.

Those left to sing songs not yet sung are husband Gene of the home; daughter Terry and Joe Branick of Russell; son Clay Stewart and wife Karen of Great Bend; six grandchildren, Misty, Dustin, Sunny, Westin, Desiree and Randi; four great-grandchildren, Macey, Micah, Maxson and Oliver; three stepsons, Steve and wife Deb of Russell, Audie and wife Carolin of Great Bend and Darrell and wife Denise of Towanda; five step-grandchildren, Deric, Marshall, Luke, Jared and Ashley, along with seven stepgreat-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her father, Ernest, and brother, Ben.

A celebration of Vera’s life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary Chapel in Russell with Pastor Earl Haggard officiating. Memorials may be given to the Otterbein United Methodist Church of Russell and can be sent in care of the mortuary.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary*
610 N. Maple
Russell, KS 67665
(785) 483-2212
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Aug. 26, 2009

Marvin L. Radke 1923 - 2009

WICHITA — Marvin L. Radke, 86, of Wichita, formerly of Milberger, died Aug. 22 at Via Christi Regional Medical Center, St. Francis Campus in Wichita. Marvin was born March 28, 1923, in Russell. He grew up on a farm south of Russell and attended school in Milberger. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He was with the 39th field artillery in Gen. George Patton’s 3rd Army. After the war, he returned home and helped his parents on the farm.

In 1957 he went to work for International Telephone & Telegraph Co. installing office equipment. Marvin then moved his family to Milan, Tenn., where he worked more than 15 years in the I.T.T. factory. In 1979 Marvin and his family moved to Wichita, where he worked for Beech Aircraft Co. as a technician. He worked there more than 16 years before retiring.

Marvin was united in marriage to Belle M. McPherson on Dec. 22, 1957, in Yellville, Ark. This union was blessed with a daughter, Connie.

He was a member of the Milberger United Emmanuel Lutheran Church. He was a life member of the Hoisington VFW post since 1968. He enjoyed fishing, attending air shows and watching NASCAR racing.

Surviving family include his wife of 51 years, Belle of the home; daughter Connie Kurian and husband Matthew of Logan, Utah; and sister, Dorlene Steele of Dodge City. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Harvey Radke and sister Lorene Taylor.

Celebration of Marvin’s life will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell. Interment will follow at the Russell City Cemetery, where military rites will be conducted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars honor guard of Hoisington. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. Friday until service time. A memorial has been established with the Hoisington VFW post. Contributions and condolences may be sent to the mortuary.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary & Monuments*
610 N. Maple
Russell, KS 67665
(785) 483-2212
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Aug. 26, 2009

August 25, 2009

Rebecca (Becky) Dewey 1947 - 2009

HUTCHINSON — Rebecca (Becky) Dewey, 61, formerly of Sioux Falls, S.D., died Aug. 17 at the Hospice House of Reno County in Hutchinson. Born Sept. 16, 1947 in Waterloo, Iowa, she was the daughter of William and Avis Heerts. Becky grew up in Stout, Iowa, and graduated from Dike High School, Dike, Iowa. She attended Sioux Falls College (now USF) where she received a B.A. (Education) and North American Baptist Seminary (Sioux Falls Seminary) and graduated with a master’s degree in Religious Studies. During her studies at NABS, she met her husband, Marvin Dewey, and they were married in Parkersburg, Iowa, on Aug. 25, 1979. Becky taught in public elementary schools for 19 years in Owatonna, Minn., Osaka, Japan, Sioux Falls, S.D., and Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. She taught English as a second language in Japan (1974-1976). Marvin and Becky served together at Ebenezer Baptist Church in youth ministry in Vancouver, Canada (1979-1982).

Grateful for having shared Becky’s life are her husband, Dr. Marvin Dewey, their son, Craig and wife April Dewey of Sioux Falls, S.D., and their daughter, Rachel Dewey of Sioux Falls, S.D. Siblings include Lucinda and husband Konrad Finck, Bruce and wife Jean Heerts, Tim and wife Susan Heerts, and Muriel and husband Jeff Nelson. Becky is survived by nieces Shaelagh (Finck) Martin, Gabrielle Finck, Amanda (Heerts) Opat, Lauren Heerts and Danielle Heerts, and one nephew, Nathan Heerts. She is also survived by her mother-in-law, Betty Dewey, and many other loving in-laws. She was preceded in death by her parents, William R. Heerts and Avis Heerts, and father-in law, Devon W. Dewey.

A memorial service was held at Oak Hills Baptist Church in Sioux Falls, S.D., at 1 p.m. Saturday, with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery. The Rev. Rick Weber of Vancouver, Wash., officiated. Her online obituary and register book can be seen at www.heritagesfsd .com.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Heritage Funeral Home*
4800 South Minnesota Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
605-334-9640
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Aug. 25, 2009

Mary Jane Allen 1950 - 2009

FORT GIBSON, Okla. — Mary Jane Allen, 59, died Aug. 24 at Muskogee Regional Hospital, Muskogee, Okla. She was born May 13, 1950, at Great Bend, the daughter of Eldois J. and Martha Rosemary “Rosie” Humphrey Wilson. She married Jim Allen in 1999 at Dodge City. He survives. She was a homemaker and a resident of Fort Gibson since 2007, coming from Tulsa, Okla., Susank and Jetmore.

Mrs. Allen was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors, in addition to her husband, Jim, of Fort Gibson, include a son, Billy Evans, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; a daughter, Tanya Culver, of Glennpool, Okla.; three brothers, James Wilson of Comanche, Okla., Richard Wilson of Susank and William Wilson of Tulsa, Okla.; two sisters, Lois Sander of Great Bend and Margaret Wilson of Susank; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Rhonda Rose Evans, her parents, a nephew, Tevin Wilson, and an infant nephew, Damian Michael Wilson.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date, as cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation. Memorials are suggested to the Mary Jane Allen Memorial Fund. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.nicholsonsrickefh.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, Aug. 25, 2009

James M. “Jim” Montgomery 1915 - 2009

HILL CITY — Jim M. “Jim” Montgomery, 94, died Aug. 21 at Graham County Hospital in Hill City. Born Jan. 18, 1915, in rural Graham County, he was the son of William and Pearle (Sprouls) Montgomery. He married Katherine Hoss on May 17, 1942. She died Jan. 9, 1988. He married Ida Alice Madden on March 26, 1989. A longtime resident of Graham County, he was a farmer-stockman and oilfield pumper.

Survivors include his wife, of the home; a son, Richard Montgomery of Beloit; a daughter, Doris Buess of Great Bend; a stepson, Bill Hines of Lebanon, Mo.; a stepdaughter, Anita Bock of Smith Center; four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and three step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Katherine Hoss; and three sisters.

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. today at the Hill City Christian Church with the Rev. Mike Barnett officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Lawn Cemetery in Hill City. Memorials are suggested to the Graham County Hospital in Hill City or the Hill City Christian Church.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Stinemetz Funeral Home
522 North Pomeroy
Hill City, KS 67642
785-421-2177
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Aug. 25, 2009

Josephine Alderson McKittrick Trowbridge

RUSSELL — Services for Josephine Alderson McKittrick Trowbridge, 84, Russell, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, at Wilson United Methodist Church, Wilson, with the Rev. Kris Bair officiating. Burial will be in Wilson City Cemetery.

Mrs. Trowbridge died Aug. 23 at Hays Medical Center, Hays. She was born Dec. 22, 1924, in Wilson, the daughter of Joseph Leland and Martha Desdia Alderson McKittrick. She was a descendent of two Wilson pioneer families, the Aldersons and the McKittricks.

She graduated valedictorian of Wilson High School’s Class of 1942. After graduation, she attended Fort Hays State College and then taught for a year at Excelsior School, which was north of Wilson in an area that now is Wilson Lake. She also taught for several years at Wilson’s Longfellow Grade School.

In 1963, she earned a bachelor’s degree in English literature from Fort Hays State College. She earned a master’s degree in English, with honors, in 1973 from the University of Kansas in Lawrence.

In 1964, she began teaching English at Great Bend Senior High School. During the 1968-69 school year, she was a teaching assistant in the English Department at KU, as she pursued her master’s degree. She retired from teaching in 1989.

She was a life member of the KU Alumni Association and Wilson United Methodist Church.

She married Donald Louis Trowbridge on May 3, 1946, in Great Bend. He died in November 2002.

Survivors include a son, David M. Trowbridge, Wilson; two daughters, Rebecca L. Blocher, Denver, and D. Caroline Trowbridge and her husband, Alan Zimmerman, Lawrence; a brother, Richard L. McKittrick, Manhattan; a sister, Neva Egan, Juneau, Alaska; and two granddaughters, Erin E. Blocher and Sarah A. Zimmerman, both of Lawrence.

The family suggests memorial contributions to Wilson United Methodist Church, sent in care of Foster Mortuary, P.O. Box 533, Wilson 67490. Family and friends will gather after services in the fellowship hall of the church.

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Aug. 25, 2009#

August 23, 2009

Beverly Ann Schaub 1931 - 2009

Beverly Ann Schaub of Great Bend died Aug. 21 at Central Kansas Medical Center. Born Oct. 29, 1931 at Great Bend, she was the daughter of Frank J. and Hazel C. Wood Keenan. She was a lifetime resident of Great Bend and a homemaker.

She married Robert E. Schaub on Feb. 6, 1951 at Great Bend. He survives.

She was a member of the Prince of Peace parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church altar society. She was also a volunteer at Central Kansas Medical Center for 15 years.

Survivors include Robert of the home; five sons, Kent Schaub and wife Merris, Ness City, Richard Schaub, Missoula, Mont.; Kurtis Schaub and wife Annetta, Great Bend; Alan Schaub and wife Kristi Issaquah, Wash.; Kris Schaub and wife Sharon, Tecumseh; one daughter, Liz Price and husband Steve, Kansas City, Kan.; two brothers, Francis "Red" Keenan, Osage Beach, Mo.; Tom Keenan, Great Bend; 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Kathleen Casey

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Great Bend, with Father Reginald A. Urban and Father Ultan Murphy as officiants. Interment will be at Great Bend Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday at Bryant Funeral Home. Altar Society will be 4 p.m. Monday. Vigil service will be at 7 p.m. all at Bryant Funeral Home

Memorials are to the Holy Family School Endowment fund or Donor’s Choice 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

August 21, 2009

Georgia Mary Patzner 1914 - 2009

CLAFLIN — Georgia Mary Patzner, 94, died Aug. 20 at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka. Born Sept. 21, 1914, in Holyrood, she was the daughter of Frank A. and Antonia Rhula Wesely. She graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in Wichita. A resident of Topeka for six years, formerly of Claflin, she was a homemaker. On Sept. 21, 1933, she married Joseph William Patzner Sr. in Claflin. He preceded her in death on Sept. 21, 1970.

Mrs. Patzner was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Claflin and Daughters of Isabella. She attended St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Meriden.

Survivors include a son, Joseph W. Patzner Jr. and wife Pat of Joplin, Mo.; three daughters, Anna Catherine Dreiling and husband Ray of Wichita, and Dorothy Mae Carver and husband Jim and Sue Von Feldt and husband Karl, all of Topeka; nine grandchildren; six stepgrandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband and four brothers.

There will be a 7 p.m. Vigil Service with Rosary to follow today at Immaculate Conception Church in Claflin. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the church with Father Charles Mazouch officiating. Burial will be at the Claflin Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Midland Care Connection of Topeka or the Claflin Ambulance Service. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. today at the church.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Kimple, Inc. Funeral Home*
113 N. Main
Ellinwood, KS 67526
620-564-2300
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Aug. 21, 2009

August 20, 2009

Frances Tobias 1917 - 2009

LYONS — Frances Tobias, 92, died Aug. 19 at the Good Samaritan Center in Lyons. Born May 26, 1917, in Frederick, she was the daughter of Adolph David Kimple and Lena May Gray. She married Cecil Tobias on June 4, 1946, in Lyons. He died April 5, 2001. She was a registered nurse and homemaker and taught nursing at Wesley Hospital in Wichita.

Mrs. Tobias was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Lyons.

Survivors include two sons, Eddie Tobias and Danny Tobias, both of Lyons; a daughter, Elaine Brandenburg of Central City, Neb.; a sister, Lois Janssen of Ellsworth; a brother, Keith Kimple of Lyons; six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Stanley, A.J. and Chester; a great-grandson, Cody Maw, and stepmother, Florence Kimple.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church in Lyons with the Rev. Quentin Bennett officiating. Burial will be at the Lyons Cemetery. Friends may call from 1 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home with family receiving visitors from 6 to 7 p.m. Viewing will also be at the church at 9:30 a.m. until service time on Saturday. Memorials are suggested to the Good Samaritan Center or the First United Methodist Church, both of Lyons.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Kimple, Inc. Funeral Home
113 N. Main/P.O. Box 246
Ellinwood, KS 67526
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Aug. 20, 2009

Kristen Elaine Eckels

Kristen Elaine Eckels, 3 months old, of Great Bend, died Aug. 17 at Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, Mo. She was born May 7, 2009, at Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of William and Kimberly Schlereth Eckels. She was a lifetime resident of Great Bend and a member of Foundry Methodist Church, Great Bend.

Survivors, in addition to her parents, of the home, include two sisters, Emily Eckels and Grace Eckels, both of the home; paternal grandparents Ronald and Jan Eckels of Ness City; maternal grandparents Ken Dexter and wife Ruth of Haven, Shirley Canavan and husband Michael of Montrose, Colo., and Gerald Schlereth and wife Deanna of Dodge City; and great-grandparents Robert Cress of Montrose, Colo., and LaVeta Schlereth of Dodge City.

Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Foundry Methodist Church, Great Bend, with the R ev. Dr. Kevin Baxter officiant. A graveside service will take place at 4:15 p.m. Monday at the Ness City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday with family to receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m., and 9 to 11 a.m. Monday, all at Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend. Donations to a memorial fund for the church are suggested, 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, Aug. 20, 2009

August 19, 2009

No Deaths Reported

August 18, 2009

Vida M. Irvin

McCRACKEN — Vida M. Irvin, 86, died Aug. 16 at Hays Medical Center, Hays. Born Oct. 31, 1922, in Banner Township in rural Rush County, she was the daughter of Earnest L. and Mary R. (Wagner) Schraeder. She was a 1940 graduate of La Crosse High School, and was the salutatorian of her class. On Sept. 5, 1943, she married Beverly C. “B.C.” Irvin in La Crosse. He died on May 31, 2000. A lifelong resident of Rush County until moving to Hays where she resided for 10 years, she was a homemaker and bookkeeper.

Survivors include a son, Reggie Irvin and wife Brenda of Salina; a daughter, Linda Bittel and husband Gerald of La Crosse; four grandchildren, Teryl Stroud, Amy Marts, Charity Wittman and Ryan Urban; and eight great-grandchildren, Brittney Stroud, Alexis Stroud, Bailey Linsner, Rylie Linsner, Brooks Linsner, Trey Marts, Aeraly Marts and Emma Marts. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earnest L. and Mary R. (Wagner) Schraeder; her husband, Beverly C. “B.C.” Irvin; three brothers, Harry Schraeder, Chet Schraeder and Leroy Schraeder; and a sister, Elsie Davis.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the United Methodist Church in McCracken with the Rev. David Bolz officiating. Burial will be at the McCracken City Cemetery. Friends may visit from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with family receiving friends from 5 to 6 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the McCracken Library or the United Methodist Church in McCracken.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Janousek Funeral Home*
719 Pine/P.O. Box 550
La Crosse, KS 67548
785-222-2517
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Aug. 18, 2009

Harold “Bud” Campbell 1919 - 2009

Harold “Bud” Campbell, 89, of Great Bend, died Aug. 17 at Central Kansas Medical Center, Great Bend. Born Oct. 27, 1919, at Great Bend, he was the son of Leslie J. and Clara Staerkel Campbell. He married Dorothy M. Whitaker on Aug. 14, 1948, at Kansas City. She survives. He had worked for the railroad and was a farmer. He was a lifetime resident of Barton County. He was a World War II veteran of the United States Army, serving for five years, including serving in the Pacific Theater.

Mr. Campbell was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, American Legion Argonne Post 180, VFW Post 3111, Masonic Lodge and Shriners.

Survivor is his wife, of the home. He was preceded in death by two sons, Brad Campbell and Todd Campbell, a brother, Leslie J. Campbell Jr., and a sister, Helen Campbell.

A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Great Bend Cemetery with the Rev. Dr. Scott Solether officiant. Masonic rites will be conducted. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend, with family to receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Memorials are suggested for the Shrine Children’s Travel 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, Aug. 18, 2009

Nadine L. Schartz 1933 - 2009

ELLINWOOD — Nadine L. Schartz, 76, died Aug. 17 at her home in Ellinwood. She was born Aug. 9, 1933, at Great Bend, the daughter of James L. and Agnes Nichols Canfield. A lifetime Barton County resident, she married Warren G. Schartz on April 22, 1953, at Ellinwood. He died July 14, 2007. She was a cook for the Ellinwood District Hospital, Kids & Care Day Care and also for Waxy’s Cafe.

Mrs. Schartz was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and Altar Society, Ellinwood.

Survivors include a son, Curtis Schartz of Great Bend; three daughters, Linda Kasselman of Great Bend, Debra Stickney of Chase and Brenda Birzer of Ellinwood; a brother, Jim Canfield of Great Bend; 16 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Duane Allen, and her parents.

An Altar Society Rosary will be at 3 p.m. and a vigil service at 7 p.m., both Wednesday at Kimple Funeral Home, Ellinwood. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Ellinwood, with Father Charles Mazouch officiant. Burial will be in the Lakin-Comanche District Cemetery, Ellinwood. Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Ellinwood Hospital Auxiliary or to the St. Joseph’s School Living Legacy.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Kimple Funeral Home
113 North Main
Ellinwood, KS 67526
620-564-2300
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Aug. 18, 2009

Thelia Jo Ford 1952 - 2009

Thelia Jo Ford, 56, of Great Bend, died Aug. 17 at Central Kansas Medical Center, Great Bend. She was born Oct. 26, 1952, at Great Bend, the daughter of Steve and Thelia Belle Smith Malone. She married Jack Ford on Jan. 20, 1973, at Chase. He survives. A lifelong resident of Great Bend, she was the former office manager for L & M Contractors, Great Bend.

Mrs. Ford was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church and Altar Society, Great Bend.

Survivors, in addition to her husband, of the home, include a son, Chris Ford and wife Melanee of Russell; a daughter, Jessica Ford of the home; a brother, Steve Malone of Wichita; two sisters-in-law, Sharon Malone of Wichita and Judy Malone of Raleigh, N.C.; and two grandchildren, Brayden Ford and Jarod Ford. She was preceded in death by her parents, her stepfather, Mace Scott, and two brothers, Pat L. Malone and George Malone.

An Altar Society Rosary will be at 4 p.m. and a vigil service at 7 p.m., both Wednesday at Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Great Bend. Father Floyd McKinney will be the officiant. Interment will be at Hilltop Cemetery, Raymond. Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Donations are suggested to a memorial fund for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 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, Aug. 18, 2009

August 16, 2009

Anita Harris

PLAINVILLE — Anita Harris, 87, Plainville Hospital nursing assistant, died Aug. 13.

Survivors include children and their spouses, Robert Harris and Tom and Leslie Harris, all of Great Bend, Jerry and Reesa Harris and Dorothy and Mark Schmidt, all of Topeka, Jacquie and Carl Meitler of Glenwood Springs, Colo., and Patricia Harris and David Richardson of Wichita; daughter-in-law, Diane Harris of Hays; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren and two stepgrandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Burl; son, Kenneth; daughter-in-law, Carol; brothers, Francis W., Lelis W. and Alfred R. Record; and sisters, Jennie M. Cummings, Juliana Hughes and Mary Fields.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Downing & Lahey Mortuary West in Wichita. Graveside service will follow at 3:30 p.m. at Mounds Cemetery in Mounds, Okla. Memorials may be made to the donor’s local chapter of Order of the Eastern Star or Sapulpa Senior Citizens Center, 515 E. Dewey, Sapulpa, OK 74066. Tributes may be sent to the family via www.dlwichita.com.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Downing & Lahey Funeral Home*
6555 E. Central
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 773-4553
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Aug. 16, 2009

Angela R. Wiedeman 1948 - 2009

La CROSSE — Angela R. Wiedeman, 61, died Aug. 13 at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. She was born June 14, 1948, at Hays, the daughter of Frank Edward and Hilda (Strecker) Rein. A registered nurse at Hays Medical Center, she married Larry Wiedeman on Sept. 9, 1970, at Colby. He survives, of La Crosse.

Other survivors include two daughters, Heidi Holopirek and husband Jay of La Crosse and Heather Moore and husband Merlin of Coldwater; three sisters, Sharon Heidebrecht of McPherson, Janice Avey of Ames, Iowa, and Kathy Brenner of Ness City; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Myra Ann Rein.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the United Methodist Church in La Crosse. Interment will be at the La Crosse Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse. Memorials are suggested to the La Crosse Library or the United Methodist Church in La Crosse and may be sent in care of Fitzgerald Funeral Home, P.O. Box 96, Ness City, KS 67560.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Fitzgerald Funeral Home*
P.O. Box 96
Ness City, KS 67560
785-798-3243
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Aug. 16, 2009

August 14, 2009

No Deaths Reported

August 13, 2009

Andrew Lee Banks 1988 - 2009

ENID, Okla. — Andrew Lee Banks, 21, died Aug. 8 in Enid, Okla. Born Feb. 10, 1988, in Hutchinson, he was the son of Robert and Valerie Vinsonhaler Banks. He attended Enid schools. He was employed by Standard Builders as a roofer.

Andrew enjoyed boating sports, motorcycles, tattooing, working on cars and roofing.

Survivors include his parents, Robert and Valerie Banks of Enid, Okla.; twin brother, Alan Banks of Enid, Okla.; a sister, Amber Banks of Enid, Okla.; grandmother, Bonnie Ritter of Great Bend; great-grandmother, Donna Welch of Great Bend; grandmother Lee Banks; and an aunt, Sharon Gumpenberger, and uncle, Jim Banks, both of Hutchinson. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Vertis Banks; a sister, Jimalyne Banks and grandparents, the Jenzens; grandfather, Larry Vinsonhaler; great-grandmother, Martha Vinsonhaler; and great-grandfather, Lawrence Welch.

Funeral services were to be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Liberty Southern Baptist Church with Pastor Jerry Holt officiating. In lieu of flowers a fund has been set up at the funeral home to help with expenses. Condolences my be made online at brown-cummings.com.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Brown-Cummings Funeral Home*
400 West Maple
Enid, OK 73701
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Aug. 13, 2009

Wayne Joseph Werner 1929 - 2009

RAYMOND — Wayne Joseph Werner, 80, died Aug. 11 at Galichia Heart Hospital in Wichita. Born April 29, 1929, in Kinsley, he was the son of Leo and Leona Hirsch Werner. A lifetime resident of the Raymond area, he was an oil pump repairman. He married Julia A. Bever on Sept. 26, 1949 in Chase. She died June 25, 2005.

Mr. Werner was a member of the St. Paul Catholic Church in Lyons, a former member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Chase and a member of the Ostomy Club in Hutchinson.

Survivors include two sons, Curtis Werner and wife Janie of Raymond and Kevin Werner and friend Denell of Great Bend; four daughters, Kathy Nielsen and husband Ted of Montgomery, Ala., Karen Carlson of McPherson, Crystal Suppes and husband Dan of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Clydene Jacobs and husband Melvin of Great Bend; a sister, Joan Decker of Hutchinson; 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Steven Paul Snow Jr., and a son-in-law, Ronald Carlson.

Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. on Friday at the St. Paul Catholic Church in Lyons with Father Daniel Lorimer officiating. Burial will be at the Raymond Hilltop Cemetery. Friends may visit from 2 to 8 p.m. today with family receiving friends from 5 to 7 p.m. and Parish Rosary at 7 p.m., all at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Raymond Community Foundation in care of the funeral home.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Birzer Funeral Home*
214 W. Ave. South
Lyons, KS 67554
620-257-2211
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Aug. 13, 2009

Bonnie L. Broce 1935 - 2009

ALBERT — Bonnie L. Broce, 74, died Aug. 11 at Shawnee Mission Hospital, Shawnee Mission. She was born April 19, 1935, the daughter of Jack R. and Edna M. Huffman Lee. She married J.R. Broce on Aug. 29, 1958, in Albert. He died Jan. 6, 1996.

Mrs. Broce was a member of the Methodist Church in Albert, the RSVP Program, the African Violet Club and the Senior Citizens Club in Albert.

Survivors include three sons, Jack Broce, Lawrence Broce and wife Shelly of Ellinwood, and Lonnie Broce and wife Tracy of Great Bend; two daughters, Tony Buyak of Ellinwood and Linda Sandy of Salina; a sister, Marjorie Gorby and husband J.D. of Sedan; a brother, Jim Lee and wife Alice of Aurora, Colo.; eight grandchildren, Missy Pflughoeft, Matthew Etim, Michael Etim, Billy Sandy, Corey Sandy, Daniel Medlock, Jesse Broce and Katie Broce; and seven great-grandchildren, Brittany Pflughoeft, Zakary Pflughoeft, Kassidy Pflughoeft, Kenzie Sandy, Kylee Sandy, Bayle Sandy and Kennedy Sandy. She was preceded in death by a sister, Pauline Lee.

Services will be held Monday at Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend. Memorials are suggested to the Great Bend Humane Society in care of the funeral home. Notice can be 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, Aug. 13, 2009

August 12, 2009

William Stacy Moore 1942 - 2009

TAVARES, Fla. — William Stacy Moore, 67, of Tavares, Fla., died Aug. 9 at Waterman Hospital. Born May 1, 1942, in Florida, he was the son of Carl Edison and Laurie Elizabeth Moore. He went to work for IBM in 1967, retiring in 1992. Upon retirement from IBM, he moved to Beaufort, S.C., and became caretaker for Chelsea Plantation. In 2001 he moved to Tavares to officially retire. His work with IBM took him to many locations and he formed many friendships over the years, in many locations including Binghamton, N.Y., Wichita, Great Bend, Pine Bush, N.Y., Beaufort, S.C., and many locations throughout Florida.

Mr. Moore served four years in the United States Army.

Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Gale Antoinette Moore, of Tavares, Fla.; two daughters, Kathryn Fox of Ludowici, Ga., and Cynthia Landry of Lafayette, La.; two sons, Jerrod Moore of Pine Bush, N.Y. and Martin (Leoni) Moore of Green Bay, Wis.; eight grandchildren, Sarah, Cassandra, James, Samantha, Michael, Danielle, Devon and Anthony; and a great-granddaughter, Olivia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl Edison and Laurie Elizabeth Moore; and his brother, Carl Edison Moore Jr.

The family will hold a private memorial service on Saturday. They ask that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the American Heart Association in his honor.

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

Robert Reed Yeager 1910 - 2009

LARNED — Robert Reed Yeager of Larned died July 26 at Larned Healthcare Center. Born June 10, 1910, in Rozel, he was the son of Wesley Ralph and Christine Reed Yeager. The family moved to Macksville in 1919 and he graduated from Macksville High School in 1928. He attended Kansas State University for two years before coming to Larned in 1930 to work for his Uncle Bert Reed, who owned Reed Implement Company. In 1933 he married Kathleen McMorran from Macksville. He eventually purchased Reed Implement company and established Yeager Home and Auto Supply. He worked there until his retirement in 1972.

Bob was an elder in the Presbyterian Church, serving on the church session and as a deacon for many years. He served on the USD 495 School Board for 12 years from 1952 to 1963 and was the president from 1961 to 1962. He was a member of the Rotary Club and in 1976 was president of the Community Hospital Committee. Bob was a musician, sportsman and a wonderful father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a friend to many in the Larned community.

Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Patsy Yeager of Portland, Ore; his daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Bob Stanton of Larned; six grandchildren, Richard Stanton, Kim Stanton, Cathy Haymaker, Julie Cummings, Jake Yeager and Luke Yeager; and five great-grandchildren, Jessica Haymaker, Jennifer Haymaker, Ashlie Cummings, Matthew Cummings and Emily Cummings. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen; parents, Ralph and Christine Yeager; and five brothers, Joe Yeager, Dick Yeager, Bill Yeager, Jim Yeager and Ed Yeager.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at Morell Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jack Singer presiding. Burial will be at the Larned Cemetery. Friends may visit from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday and Friday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the First Presbyterian Church in care of the funeral home. Personal condolences may be sent to www.morellfuneralhomellc.com.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Morell Funeral Home*
P.O. Box 124
Larned, KS 67550-0124
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Aug. 12, 2009

J.B. “Chief” Bruno 1930 - 2009

J.B. “Chief” Bruno, 79, died Aug. 10 at his residence in Great Bend. Born Aug. 5, 1930, at Konawa, Okla., he was the son of Johnnie Baptist and Beatrice Castreel Bruno. He married Mary Jane Anthony on March 1, 1952, in Ellinwood. She died on July 12, 2001. A lifetime resident of Barton County, he was an oilfield truck driver for Chief Drilling, where he worked for 25 years.

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

Survivors include a son, Vincent Bruno and wife Elizabeth of Great Bend; two daughters, Terri Klein and husband Michael of Great Bend and Sharon Oszman and husband Steve of Junction City; four sisters, Ruby Withrow and Theresa Hudson, both of Shawnee, Okla., Bobby Shawn of Follet, Texas, and Jenny Winsor of Cyril, Okla.; 12 grandchildren, Tim Henderson, Theresa Arnold, Shawn Wilcox, Scott Sander, Miki Sneath, Johnnie Bruno, Nikki Bruno, Heather Allen, Spanky Vanaman, Levi Ellis, Danielle Detherage and Christopher Detherage; and 17 great-grandchildren, Luke Wilcox, Tory Wilcox, Lacy Wilcox, Tesa Wilcox, Kade Sander, Keaton Sander, Charley Sander, Taylor Bruno, Kolton Bruno, Brianna Henderson, Mary Jane Sneath, Ruger Sneath, Kelsi Dalton, Jaylyn Arnold, Natalie Vanaman, Makayla Vanaman and Jasalyn Vanaman. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Mildred Flynn and Dorothy Hammond, and a son-in-law, Michael Vanaman.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday at the Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend with Father Reginald A. Urban officiating. Burial will be at the Lakin-Comanche District Cemetery in Ellinwood with military rites conducted by a Fort Riley Honor Guard. Friends may visit from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday with family to receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the J.B. Bruno Expense 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, Aug. 12, 2009

August 11, 2009

Bessie M. Torrez 1923 - 2009

HOISINGTON — Bessie M. Torrez, 86, passed away Aug. 8 at Hutchinson Care Center, Hutchinson. Born April 5, 1923, in Denver, Colo., she was the daughter of Petronilo and Rejina Moreno Navarro. She worked at Essex Group as a security guard in Hoisington until she retired in 1994. She married John “Chon” Torrez on May 4, 1946, and resided in Hoisington until 2005.

Mrs. Torrez was a member of the Altar Society at St. John’s Catholic Church, the Ladies Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion Auxiliary, all of Hoisington, and Daughters of Isabella of Great Bend.

She is survived by her husband, John; son Arthur Torrez of Wichita; daughter, Christine Tonche; son-in-law Marcos Salgado; granddaughters, Jocelyn and Tim Abernathy, and Libby Torrez, all of El Dorado; great-granddaughter, Haleigh Marie (Tonche) Kerns of Hutchinson; great-grandson, Joshua Torrez of El Dorado; brothers, Peter and Mello Navarro of Hutchinson, and Jim and Ruth Navarro of Hayward, Calif.; sisters, Carmen Mello of Sherwood, Ore., Angelita and Reymundo Rivera of Hutchinson, Frances “Mary Ellen” and Frank Torrez of Hutchinson; sisters-in-law, Eleanor Navarro of Hutchinson, Mercedes Navarro of Wichita Falls, Texas, and Lucia Raigosa of Hernando, Fla. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Alex Tonche; her parents; brothers, Abraham, Mike and John Navarro; and a sister, Loretta Berryman.

Rosary will be at 6 p.m. today at Elliott Mortuary Chapel in Hutchinson. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Teresa’s Catholic Church in Hutchinson, with Father Nicholas Voelker presiding. Burial will be at Fairlawn Burial Park in Hutchinson. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at the mortuary. Memorials may be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association or St. Teresa’s Catholic Church in care of the mortuary. Visit www.elliottmortuary.com to leave a message for the family.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Elliott Mortuary*
1219 N. Main
Hutchinson, KS 67501
620-663-3327
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Aug. 11, 2009

Joanne Thomson 1928 - 2009

YATES CITY, Ill. — Joanne M. Thomson, 81, of Yates City, died at 6 a.m. on Aug. 9 at St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, Ill. Born on July 19, 1928, in Garfield, she was the daughter of Anthon and Dorthea (Peterson) Abrahamson.

Joanne was a homemaker, and enjoyed sewing, scrapbooking and collecting, especially Mickey Mouse and salt and pepper shakers. Her true joy was to spend time with family and grandchildren.

She was of the Lutheran faith.

She married Carroll A. Thomson on Aug. 30, 1951, in Kewanee, Ill. He survives.

Other survivors include three children, Debbie and Tim Toal of Milan, Ill., Annette and Mark Felker of Yates City, Ill., and Greg and Terri Thomson of Yates City, Ill.; three grandchildren, Jimmy and Claudia Toal of Houston, Texas, and Chelsea Felker and Alyssa Thomson, both of Yates City, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Betty Rutledge and Marilyn Wynd; and a brother, Bill Abrahamson.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood, Ill., with the Rev. Dr. Arvil Bass officiating. Burial will be at Yates City Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or BYE Ambulance. Online condolences are available at oakshinesfuneralhome.com.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Oaks-Hines Funeral Home*
702 W. Main
Elmwood, IL 61529
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Aug. 11, 2009

Roy L. Freeman Jr. 1943 - 2009

BELPRE — Roy L. Freeman Jr., 66, died Aug. 9 at South Wind Hospice House in Pratt. Born May 31, 1943, in Hutchinson, he was the son of Roy L. and Louise Elizabeth Day Freeman, A longtime resident of Belpre, he was a retired self-employed trucker and helped several farmers near Belpre.

Mr. Freeman was a U.S. Army veteran. He belonged to St. Bernard Catholic Church in Belpre; Knights of Columbus and Veterans of Foreign Wars, Macksville, and was the mayor of Belpre.

On Aug. 14, 1965, he married Doris Jean Schartz. She survives.

Other survivors include a son, Randy of Belpre; two daughters, Rebecca Waters and Eric of Macksville, and Rhonda Clair and Cary of Lewis; a brother, Robert of Baker City, Ore.; three sisters, Norma Delay of Lewis, Nadine Woolard of Larned and Nancy Schnitker of Derby; and eight grandchildren.

Parish vigil service will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at Morell Funeral Home Chapel in Larned. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Belpre, with Father Bernard Felix presiding. Burial will be at the Belpre Cemetery, with military honors. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be sent to City of Belpre Park Fund in care of the funeral home. Personal condolences may be left at www. morellfuneralhomellc.com.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Morell Funeral Home*
P.O. Box 124
Larned, KS 67550
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Aug. 11, 2009

Sherry Lynn Hopkins 1966 - 2009

LARNED — Sherry Lynn Hopkins, 43, lost her year- long battle with cancer on Aug. 9 at Larned Healthcare Center. Born May 31, 1966, in Salina, she was the daughter of Carl Honomichl Jr. and Betty McDonaId Honomichl. She attended grade schools in Dickinson and Clay counties. Her father remarried and she acquired a new mother, Mary. After moving to Texas in 1979, she graduated from Aldine Senior High School in Houston, Texas, with the Class of 1984. While she lived in Houston, her daughter, Melanie Faith Honomichl, was born. Sherry worked as a pastry assistant at several grocery stores in the Hockley, Texas, area before moving to Larned to make her home. She married Robert Eugene Hopkins on Feb. 13, 2002, at the Larned Assembly of God Church. He survives. She worked at several service jobs in Larned and most recently worked for the Welcome Inn Senior Center. She enjoyed the simple pleasures of life and the comfort of her husband, family and her two cats.

She leaves to mourn her passing her daughter, Melanie, of Houston, Texas; four brothers, Michael Wayne and wife Peggy of Salt Lake City, Utah, David Honomichl and wife Myko and Dennis Huff and wife Susan, all of Spring, Texas, and Miles S. Honomichl of Houston, Texas; one sister, Allison Glaesmann of Tomball, Texas; her mother, Mary Honomichl of Houston, Texas; three nieces, two nephews and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her father, Carl Honomichl Jr.; grandmother, Rose Sanders; grandfather, Carl Honomichl Sr.; and grandmother, Sylvia Altmann. She will be greatly missed but we know she is now an angel in heaven and is watching over us,

Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Morell Funeral Home Chapel, Larned, with Pastor Ryan Webster presiding. Burial will be at the Wilson Cemetery in Wilson. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society or the charity or organization of the donor’s choice. Personal condolences may be left at www.morellfuneralhomellc.com.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Morell Funeral Home*
P.O. Box 124
Larned, KS 67550
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Aug. 11, 2009

Richard David “Dick” Stanley 1947 - 2009

HOISINGTON — Richard David “Dick” Stanley, 62, died Aug. 7 at Clara Barton Hospital in Hoisington. Born Feb. 11, 1947, in Worthington, Minn., he was the son of Richard Dale and Vera Jean (Bicknese) Stanley. He married Georgann Herd on July 28, 1982, in Wichita. A resident of Hoisington since 2002, coming from Russell, he was the Foundation director for Clara Barton Hospital.

Mr. Stanley was a member of the First United Methodist Church, and past president of Kiwanis Club, both in Great Bend, current chairman of the Board of Cardinal Apartments and current president of Hoisington Main Street, and past president of the Hoisington Chamber of Commerce and Hoisington Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors. He was the 2008 Citizen of the Year in Hoisington. He also served as host of the KVGB radio show “Focus on Hoisington.”

Survivors include his wife, of the home; a son, Thomas Stanley and wife Ashley of Wichita; four daughters, Julie Fuller and husband Sean and Timbal Stanley, all of Cape Coral, Fla., Jessica Yost of Great Bend and Sarah Stanley of Parsons; two brothers, Fred Stanley of Waco, Texas, and Tim Stanley of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; a sister, Roberta Earnshaw of Cheyenne, Wyo.; and three grandchildren, Gage Stanley and Logan and Alex Fuller. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday at the First United Methodist Church in Great Bend with the Rev. Tom Sheldon officiating. Friends may visit from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington and from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at the church. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Clara Barton Foundation or Hoisington Main Street, all 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 N. Main/P.O. Box 146
Hoisington, KS 67544
620-653-4165
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Aug. 11, 2009

August 9, 2009

Wayne Amerine 1928 - 2009

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Wayne Amerine, 80, of San Antonio, died Aug. 3. He was born in Great Bend in 1928. Wayne attended Bethany College in Lindsborg in 1947 and the Kansas City Art Institute where he graduated with honors and awards in 1949. After moving to Dallas, he worked as the Art Director for BBDO Advertising Agency and then as a full-time artist. His work is located in public collections and museums and he is listed in the Smithsonian Archives of American Art.

He was a Korean War Veteran serving in the U.S. Air Force. He was later commissioned by the U.S. Navy as a Combat Artist in Vietnam.

Wayne loved his family and friends and was devoted to his grandchildren.

He is survived by his sons, David Wayne Amerine, Dean Allen Amerine and Dane George Amerine; grandchildren, Dawn, Halle, Travis and Gretchen; great-grandson Nathan; and sister, Nadine Christiansen.

The family will return Wayne to his homestead in Kansas. The memorial will be your contribution of thoughts and stories to www.porterloring.com.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Porter Loring Mortuary*
1101 McCullough
San Antonio, TX, 78212
1-800-460-2704
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Aug. 9, 2009

Richard Stanley

HOISINGTON — Richard Stanley, 62, died Aug. 7 at Clara Barton Hospital in Hoisington. Services are pending with Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington.

Milly Zwickl 1924 - 2009

Milly Zwickl, 84, of Great Bend, died Aug. 8 at Central Kansas Medical Center in Great Bend. She was born Nov. 26, 1924, at Galena, the daughter of Elmer G. and Mattie Simpson Spurlock. She married H. Frank Donner on April 18, 1942, at Newton. He died Sept. 4, 1984. She married Gilbert F. Zwickl on July 5, 1986, at Great Bend. He died March 16, 1993. She was a secretary and clerk for the Barton County Treasurer and Probate Judge, retiring after working for 18 years.

Mrs. Zwickl was a member of the Kansas Peace Officers Association; Silver & Gold Club; Senior Center Revelair Band and the Hi-Rise Band, all of Great Bend. She was also a devoted member of First Church of God in Great Bend.

Survivors include a sister, Marvis C. Doering, Moundridge, several nieces and a nephew. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Max E. Spurlock and Jack L. Spurlock; and two sisters, Dorothy Demanche and Bertha Waber.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at First Church of God, Great Bend, with the Rev. Tom Swain officiating. Interment will be at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend. Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. today at Bryant Funeral Home, with family receiving friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Memorials are suggested to First Church of God or Golden Belt Humane Society, 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, Aug. 9, 2009

August 7, 2009

Gaylon K. Pankratz 1937 - 2009

LARNED — Gaylon K. Pankratz, 72, died Aug. 5 at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice in Wichita. Born Jan. 25, 1937, in Newton, he was the son of Gilbert P. and Opal C. Bitikofer Pankratz. A long-time resident of Larned, he was a retired radio engineer and announcer for KANS AM and FM radio, Doerr’s TV technician and a skilled woodworking instructor at Larned Juvenile Correctional Facility.
Gaylon was an accomplished piano man who played by ear. He assisted in the establishment of KANS radio, serving as program director, broadcaster and radio station engineer. He was also a master woodwright on the lathe, making some of the most beautiful bowls and intricate designs. Throughout his life, wit and humor were his trademarks. On June 13, 1964, he married Lu Ann Jarmer at Larned. She survives.
Mr. Pankratz served in the Army National Guard with honorable discharge in 1965.
Other survivors include two sons, Michael and wife, Christy of Wichita, and David and wife Kellie of Cheney; and five grandchildren, Nicholas, Daniel, Thomas, Noel and Lily. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Parish vigil service will be at 7 p.m. Monday at Morell Funeral Home in Larned. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Larned, with Father Bernard Felix presiding. Visitation will be from noon until 8 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. John's Cemetery in Zenda, at 5 p.m. Tuesday. Memorials may be sent to Community Health Organization in care of the funeral home. Personal condolences may be left at www. morellfuneralhomellc.com

Funeral arrangements provided by
Morell Funeral Home*
P.O. Box 124; 1021 Broadway
Larned, KS 67550
(620) 285-2177
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Aug. 7, 2009

 

Hugh Dee Mauch 1929 - 2009

Hugh Dee Mauch, 80, of Great Bend, passed away Aug. 5 at Central Kansas Medical Center in Great Bend. He was born on June 22, 1929, at Nashville, Kan., the son of Adam and Della Suhler Mauch.
After graduation from Great Bend High School, Hugh went on to earn bachelor’s degrees in economics and history at Fort Hays State University. In 1956, he earned his law degree from Washburn University. While there, he was editor-in-chief of the law review board and a member of the Phi Alpha Delta legal fraternity.
After working as a workmen’s compensation examiner for several years, Hugh engaged in the private practice of law in Great Bend. He was associated with the Keenan Law Firm until 1986. He enjoyed a solo practice until his death. Earlier this year, Hugh established the Hugh D. Mauch Law Scholarship to support western Kansas college graduates who plan to further their education at Washburn Law.
In October 1958 he married Kay Bryant in Great Bend, Kansas. She preceded him in death in February 1973. He then married Patricia Wright Engleman in August 1976, at Great Bend. She survives.
He was a resident of Great Bend most of his life, with the exception of a few years, living in Tulsa, Okla.
He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and Barton County and Kansas Bar Associations.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; a son, Dr. William Mauch and wife Marsha, Salina; a daughter, Susan Mauch Wietharn and husband Jeff, Topeka; a stepson, Greg Engleman, Austin, Texas; a stepdaughter, Jennifer Anderson, Sammamish, Wash.; five grandchildren and four stepgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Betty Gagelman, and a stepson, Stacy Engleman.
Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Great Bend, with the Rev. James A. Strasen officiating. Interment will be at Great Bend Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Memorial donations to Trinity Lutheran Church 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, Aug. 7, 2009

 

Dale E. Helsel 1930 - 2009

Dale E. Helsel, 79, died Aug. 5 at Central Kansas Medical Center, Great Bend. He was born July 12, 1930, at Liberal, the son of Don E. and Cynthia Barbour Helsel. He married Rosina Scotti on Jan. 26, 1961, at Miami, Okla. He was employed by the City of Great Bend Street Department and a former oilfield worker. He had been a resident of Great Bend since 1950, coming from Pratt.
Mr. Helsel served in the United States Army and the United States Navy. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 646.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; three sons, Michael J. Wilson, Wichita, Gerry D. Helsel and wife Leslie, Great Bend, and Jerry D. Helsel and wife Trisha, Topeka; three daughters, Patricia Davison and husband Kent, Athens, Ga., Nancy Strain, Great Bend, and Debra Shank and husband Marty, Great Bend; daughter-in-law:Trudy Helsel, Goddard; brother Darrel Helsel, Pratt; sister Twiella Daugherty, Fortuna, Calif.; 10 grandchildren, Aimee Holden, Ryan Helsel, Matthew Davison, Megan Heine, Jedd Boyd, Andrew Davison, Natasha Todd, Brandt Helsel, Falon Helsel and Cody Helsel; and 10 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Michael E. Helsel and Terry Momyer and a sister, Fontela Cook.
Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend, with the Rev. Don Paden officiating. Interment will be at Great Bend Cemetery North, with military honors conducted by the United States Navy. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home, with family to receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial donations are suggested to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation 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, Aug. 7, 2009

 

August 6, 2009

Larry Robert Marquez 1941 - 2009

Larry Robert Marquez, 68, passed away at his home in Aptos, Calif. He was born July 10, 1941, at St. Rose Hospital in Great Bend. He was preceded in death by his father Frank J. Garcia. He lived with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Gutierrez, through his childhood years along with their seven children. Mrs. Gutierrez made the commitment to raise Larry like one of her own where he was treated like a brother by his aunt and uncles.

He was a beautiful child with long curly locks of hair. One day his aunt Lucille, who was so enamored by him, took him to school with her when she was in Jr. High and he spent the whole day with her at school. He was his mother’s child but he belonged to everyone.

When he entered high school, he wanted to play football, but his grandmother would not sign the permission papers and instead told him that he could play in the band. That was the beginning of a successful music career that carried over into the Marine Drum and Bugle Corps. Mr. Marquez was the drum major for the high school marching band in his senior year. He also was a member of the Argonne Rebels Drum and Bugle Corps winning numerous awards.

He graduated from high school in 1959 and was offered a scholarship to attend Fort Hays State for his artistic talents. He turned down the Fort Hays offer and instead enrolled at Wichita State University. He interrupted his education to join the U.S. Marines where he was a composer and trumpet player in the Marine Drum and Bugle corps. Larry was stationed in Washington, D.C., for most of his tour of duty, but he did travel all over the United States performing, and playing “Taps” for fallen comrades.

He returned to Great Bend after his discharge from the Marines and worked for a local moving van company. But he wanted to pursue his artistic talents and felt that the opportunities were not in Great Bend so he moved and settled in California. He pursued a fine arts education and spent several years working on Disney projects for an independent scenic studio. He later moved to northern California where he and his wife Betty owned and operated a very successful family restaurant for more than 22 years in Capitola, Calif. He also operated his own stained glass business and marketed his unique depictions of pastoral landscapes through Nieman Marcus in San Francisco. Needless to say, he not only was very talented but he was also very ambitious.

Larry devoted much of his free time and talents to community service. He served as president of the Family Service Association of Pajaro Valley. He sat on the board of directors of many associations and foundations throughout his community and the state. He also was a member of the Fallen Office Foundation and rose to the position of first commandant of the 711 Marine Corps League.

Larry is survived by his wife betty of the home; his mother, Norma Mounkes of Great Bend; his sister Gloria Schamber, and brother-in-law Linus Schamber; aunts Alberta Delgado, Kathryn Vesta, Dolores Lapka, and an uncle Daniel Gutierrez. An aunt, Lucille Zero, and an uncle, Ishmael Gutierrez preceded him in death, all who shared the home and love of Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Gutierrez; nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins and many second cousins.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend. All friends and relatives are invited to attend. Memorial contributions can be made to the Dominican Hospital Pediatric Program.

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

James Lester Basye 1944 - 2009

CASSVILLE, MO. — James Lester Basye, 64, of Cassville, Mo., passed away on Aug. 2 at the Veterans Hospital in Fayettevllle, Ark. Mr. Basye, son of Richard and Velma (Anderson) Basye, was born on Sept. 13, 1944, in Claflin. He was united in marriage to Eileen Demel on Aug. 14, 1965, in Hoisington. They moved to Cassville in 1975 to make their home and raise their children. Mr. Basye worked for Fasco Industries in Ozark for eight and a half years as the Warehouse and Shipping Foreman before coming to Fasco-Cassville as a supervisor.

As a father he enjoyed coaching Mighty Mite Football and baseball teams. He retired last year after 39 years of service at Fasco Industries.

Mr. Basye was a United States Army Veteran, having served in Vietnam and being a recipient of the Purple Heart. He was a member of the Irwin-Easley American Legion Post 118 of Cassville having served as past commander. James was still very active with the Cassville American Legion but enjoyed spending his free time fishing.

Survivors include his mother, Velma Basye, of Larned; his wife, Eileen Basye, of Cassville, Mo.; three sons, David Basye, and his wife, Sheila, of Webb City, Mo., Daniel Basye, and his wife, Kayla, of Jenkins, Mo., and Daryl Basye of Monett, Mo.; one daughter, Diana Walters, and her husband, Mark, of Mt. Vernon, Mo.; six brothers, Richard Basye, of Hoisington, Lewis Basye, of Smithville, Mo., Del Basye, of Dallas, Texas, Ronald Basye, of Waco, Texas, Dennis Basye, of Sedgwick, and Garlen Basye, of Alvin, Texas; two sisters, Janet Stephens, of Fairfax, Okla., and Janice Martin, of Larned; and eight grandchildren, Brooke, Danielle, Alee, Zachary, Erica, Jordan, Megan, and Christian. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by one brother, Marvin Basye, and two sisters, Roxye Basye and Alisa Basye.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at the White Funeral Home in Cassville, Mo., with the Rev. James Stewart officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at the Corinth Cemetery in Cassville. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Irwin-Easley American Legion Post 118 and may be entrusted to the White Funeral Home. Online condolences and viewing of the funeral services may be done online at www.whitefuneralhome.org.

Funeral arrangements provided by
White Funeral Home*
196 Sale Barn Road
P.O. Box 890
Cassville, Mo. 65625
417-847-8400
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Aug. 6, 2009

Hugh Dee Mauch 1929 - 2009

Hugh Dee Mauch, 80, died Aug. 5 at Central Kansas Medical Center in Great Bend. Services are pending with Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Road, Great Bend.

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Aug. 6, 2009

August 5, 2009

Craig A. Demel 1960 - 2009

HOISINGTON — Craig A. Demel, 48, died Aug. 2 at Clara Barton Hospital in Hoisington. Born Oct. 7, 1960, in Hoisington, he was the son of Dennis L. Demel and Beth L. Humphrey Ummel. A lifetime resident of Hoisington, he was an employee of Town and Country Supermarket in Hoisington. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

Mr. Demel was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Hoisington.

Survivors include a son, William Demel of Otis; a daughter, Shani Stout and husband Kyle of Otis; his father, Dennis Demel and wife Wilma of Hoisington; his mother, Beth Ummel and husband Kenneth of Wichita; a sister, Denise Schreiber and husband Bob of Hoisington; a grandson, Ryker Stout; and four step-brothers, Gary Ummel, John M. Little and Gary Little, all of Hoisington, and Craig Little of Lawrence; and two step-sisters, Sheila Thompson of St. John and Suzanne Little of Hoisington.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. today at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with Father Dwight Birket officiating. Burial will be at the Hoisington Cemetery. Friends may visit from 9 a.m. to service time on Wednesday at the funeral home in Hoisington. Memorials are suggested to Kans for Kids or the Clara Barton Foundation, both 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 N. Main
P.O. Box 146
Hoisington, KS. 67544
620-653-4165
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Aug. 5, 2009

August 4, 2009

Loretta Mae Logsdon 1927 - 2009

ATWOOD, ILL. — Loretta Mae Logsdon, 81, of Atwood, Ill., formerly of Great Bend, passed away at 8:19 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, at the Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Ill., after a courageous battle with COPD. Born on August 29, 1927, in Bazine, she was the daughter of Frederick and Linda Tittle Wittman. She married George F. Logsdon on Jan. 4, 1947, in Hutchinson. He survives. She and her husband lived in Great Bend, where their son Mark was born. They moved to Texarkana, Ark., where their son Mike was born. The family moved to Atwood, Ill. in 1967, where they have resided for the past 42 years. She was the former secretary and treasurer of the T.I.N.G. Credit Union and she also worked at the Atwood Hardware Store for many years. Loretta was a loving wife, sister, mother and grandmother and great-grandmother.

Mrs. Logsdon was a member of the Lake Fork United Church of Christ, Women’s Fellowship and the American Legion Auxiliary.

Other survivors include her sons: Mark Logsdon and wife, Elaine of Huntsville, Ala., Michael Logsdon and wife, Melissa of Ballwin, Mo.; two granddaughters, Aimee Sue Nevitt and Cassandra Logsdon; one great-granddaughter, Savannah Nevitt; a brother, Freddy Wittman of Stone Park, Ill., and a sister, Marjorie Hoverland of Highland, Calif. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a sister, Doris Christy.

Funeral services celebrating her life will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 66 East US Highway 36, Atwood, Ill., with the the Rev. Conrad Heisner officiating. Burial will be in the Mackville Cemetery in Atwood, Ill. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today, at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Lake Fork United Church of Christ. Online condolences to the family may be sent to hilligossshraderfh.com

Funeral arrangements provided by
Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home*
P.O. Box 574
Atwood, IL 61913
217-253-2311
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Aug. 4, 2009

LeRoy (Roy) G. Lamb 1950 - 2009

LeRoy (Roy) G. Lamb, passed away on July 27 at Integrated Health Services after a long battle with cancer. He was born on March 30, 1950. He was a truck driver for many years before becoming disabled.

Mr. Lamb attended the First Assembly of God Church.

Survivors include three sons, Richard Lamb and Charles Lamb and wife Amy and Todd Raber and wife Shirley, all of Great Bend; a daughter, Tammy Raber of Greensburg; three brothers Jerald Lamb and wife Faye of Great Bend, Danny Lamb and wife Kay of Plainville, Ricky Lamb and wife Susan of Hoisington; two sisters, Sandra Miller of Georgetown, Ill. and Glennis McNett and husband Sam of Great Bend; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Elwin (Pete) Lamb and Bessie Lamb; and a sister, Nancy C. Lamb.

LeRoy donated his body to the Genesis Donor Program. A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday at the First Assembly of God Church on Patton Road in Great Bend. Graveside services will follow at the Maude Cemetery in Cunningham.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Genesis*
44 South Cleveland
Memphis, Tenn. 38104
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Aug. 4, 2009

Craig A. Demel 1960 - 2009

HOISINGTON — Craig A. Demel, 48, died Aug. 2 at Clara Barton Hospital in Hoisington. Born Oct. 7, 1960 in Hoisington, he was the son of Dennis L. Demel and Beth L. Humphrey Ummel. A lifetime resident of Hoisington he was an employee of Town and Country Supermarket in Hoisington. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

Mr. Demel was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Hoisington.

Survivors include a son, William Demel of Otis; a daughter, Shani Stout and husband Kyle of Otis; his father, Dennis Demel and wife Wilma of Hoisington; his mother, Beth Ummel and husband Kenneth of Wichita; a sister, Denise Schreiber and husband Bob of Hoisington; a grandson, Ryker Stout; and a step-brother, Gary Ummel of Hoisington.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home with Father Dwight Birket officiating. Burial will be at the Hoisington Cemetery. Friends may visit from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. today with family present from 6:30 to 8 p.m., and from 9 a.m. to service time on Wednesday, all at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Kans for Kids or the Clara Barton Foundation, both 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 N. Main
P.O. Box 146
Hoisington, KS. 67544
620-653-4165
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Aug. 4, 2009

Christopher Robert Lee 1972 - 2009

ELLINWOOD — Christopher Robert Lee, 37, died July 31 in Ellinwood. He was born Jan. 4, 1972, at Wichita, the son of Bob and Gearldine Piland Lee. He was raised in Saco, Mont., and later moved to Pratt, where he was employed by Southwest Truck Parts. Chris then relocated to Ellinwood, where he worked at the Great Bend Co-op as an elevator manager.

Chris will be remembered for his generous heart and mischievous ways. He loved working on cars, computers, and enjoyed fishing and cooking. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Survivors include his parents, of Ellinwood; two sisters, Shandra Lee Woody and husband Jimmy of Pratt, and their children Ashlee, Kristen and Payton; and Sonya Julian and husband Gary of Stafford, and their children Brooke, Tiffany, Sara, Devin, Darian, Chris and Melissa; along with many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Memorial service will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Kimple Funeral Chapel in Ellinwood, with the Rev. Darwin Lee officiating. Calling time will be from 9 a.m. until service time Saturday at the funeral home. Donations to the Christopher Lee Memorial Fund may be made in care of the funeral home.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Kimple Funeral Home*
113 Main; P.O. Box 246
Ellinwood, KS 67526
(620) 564-2300
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Aug. 4, 2009

David Eldon Hammond 1932 - 2009

COLORADO SPRINGS — Dave Eldon Hammond died Aug. 1. He was born on March 18, 1932, in Kansas, where he met and married his one true love, Cathy (Kazmaier) Hammond. Married for 58 years, together they raised four children and a foster son. Dave was active in his local church and community, receiving the Distinguished Service Award from the Larned Jaycees; a member of the Rotary Club; and taught many small group Bible studies. Dave and Cathy led a marriage enrichment seminar which strengthened and healed many family relationships. In his career, Dave was a dedicated salesman, builder and nursing home director.

Dave was a godly, loving husband, devoted father, and servant friend. His life was a witness for the Lord as he touched many lives with his time, treasures, and talents. He had the ability to get to the core of all kinds of issues and find the simplest solutions to repair physical buildings and restore human relationships. Creative in many different ways, Dave was a designer, sculptor, poet, author, photographer, handyman, fisherman, hunter, and ahead of the times inventor. He lived his whole life as a Good Samaritan.

After moving to Colorado Springs in 1985, Dave served on the board of directors for Music Evangelism Foundation, Church Prayer Ministry International, and the planning council for Young at Heart at First Evangelical Free Church where he was a member. Summers were spent at a family mountain cabin, teaching Sunday School and serving on the board at Four Mile Church.

When diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 1993, he accepted it with humor, grace and dignity.

He is survived by his wife, Cathy; son Randy and wife Arlene Hammond of Lawrenceville, Ga; three daughters, Cindy and husband David Dry of Colorado Springs, Colo., Sandi and husband Ron Lewis of Rapid City, S.D., and Pam and husband Tim Buller of Colorado Springs, Colo; and Steve and Susan Courson of Great Bend; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren plus one yet to be born. He is also survived by his mother, Leora Kristufek, and two sisters, Barbara Fox and Patricia Young.

A family memorial service will be held today at Cappadona Funeral Home, 1020 E. Fillmore, Colorado Springs, Colo.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First Evangelical Free Church or Colorado Parkinson’s Foundation, Inc., 1155 Kelly Johnson Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80920.

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Aug. 4, 2009*

August 2, 2009

Lenora V. Musick 1926 - 2009

HUTCHINSON — Lenora V. Musick, 83, died July 30 at Mennonite Manor in South Hutchinson. Born April 23, 1926, on the family farm in Barton County, she was the daughter of Philip and Sophia Herdt Miller. She graduated from Salt City Business College in Hutchinson. On Dec. 31, 1949, she married Lloyd Dean Musick in Hutchinson. He died Feb. 17, 2008. She retired after 40 years with Central Bank and Trust as a loan officer.

Mrs. Musick was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church and the American Business Women’s Association.

Survivors include two sons, Michael Musick and wife Kristen and David Musick and wife Amy, and a daughter, Katharine Budreau, all of Hutchinson; and six grandchildren, Danielle, Trenton, Alexis and Lauren Musick, and Megan and Madison Budreau. She was preceded in death by six brothers, Herman, Elmer, Emanuel, Melvin, Marvin and Earl; and a sister, Alvina Kiel.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Elliott Mortuary Chapel in Hutchinson with the Rev. Dr. Kim Biery presiding. Casket will be closed. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may sign the book today through Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., with family to receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Elliott Chapel in Hutchinson. Memorials may be made to Spinal Muscular Atrophy or Hospice of Reno County. To leave a personal message for the family visit www. elliottmortuary.com.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Elliott Mortuary*
1219 N. Main
Hutchinson, KS. 67501
620-663-3327
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Aug. 2, 2009

Margaret Jane Compton 1932 - 2009

ELLINWOOD — Margaret Jane Compton, 77, died July 31 at Woodhaven Care Center in Ellinwood. She was born Feb. 15, 1932, at Turon, the daughter of Lawson E. and Gladys Reed Watson. She was married to Orley M. Whitaker from 1952 to 1970. They divorced. She married Dewey Compton on July 8, 1972, at Stafford. An Ellinwood resident since 1977, formerly of Turon and Great Bend, she was a beautician in Turon.

Survivors include her husband, of the home; a son, Milton Whitaker of Ellinwood; two daughters, Margo Harris and Maretha Washington, both of Ellinwood; a sister Martha Little of Cookson, Okla.; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one great-grandchild.

Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Kimple Funeral Chapel, Ellinwood, with Bishop Dan Curtis officiating. Burial will be in the Lakin-Comanche District Cemetery, Ellinwood. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday and from 9 a.m. until service time Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the donor’s choice.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Kimple Funeral Home
113 N. Main
P.O. Box 246
Ellinwood, KS. 67526
620-564-2300
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Aug. 2, 2009

Charles E. Miles 1949 - 2009

HAYS — Charles E. Miles, 59, of Hays, died July 21 in Hays. He was born Nov. 3, 1949, in Great Bend, to Charles L. and Ellen (Buck) Miles. He married Tracey Anderson on Nov. 10, 1973, at La Crosse. He was a public accountant, receiving a bachelor’s degree from the University of Missouri in Columbia, Mo.

Survivors include his wife, of the home; a son, Charles N. Miles of Peabody; his mother, Ellen Leikam of Corpus Christi, Texas; a brother, James A. Kraft of Claflin; two sisters, Glenda L. Cooper of Tonganoxie and Georgellen McConnell of Corpus Christi; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father and grandparents.

Cremation has taken place and private family services will be at a later date. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Veterans of Foreign Wars or American Legion, and may be sent in care of Brock’s North Hill Chapel Funeral Home in Hays.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Brock’s North Hill Chapel
2509 Vine St.
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 625-3215
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Aug. 2, 2009

Ambrose M. Sauber 1916 - 2009

ELLINWOOD — Ambrose M. Sauber, 93, died July 30 at Ellinwood Long-Term Care. Born July 18, 1916, in Odin, he was the son of Peter Sauber and Frances Huffman Sauber. He married Regina Miller on May 25, 1948, in Ellinwood. She died Feb. 19, 2005. A long-time resident of Ellinwood, he was a custodian for 35 years at Ellinwood High School and a bus driver for USD 355.

Mr. Sauber served in the Army Air Corps and was a veteran of World War II. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus, both of Ellinwood.

Survivors include a son, Dave Sauber of Ellinwood; two daughters, Marcia Sauber of Ellinwood and Colleen Ward of Hutchinson; two brothers, Jim Sauber of Ellinwood and Emmanuel Sauber of Hutchinson; three grandchildren, Konan Hauser of Fort Collins, Colo., Kory Hauser of Portland, Ore. and Amanda Fields of Ellinwood; and four great-grandchildren, Olivia Hauser of Fort Collins, Colo., and Shadow Myers, William Fields, and Markus Fields, all of Ellinwood. He was preceded in death by a brother, Lawrence Sauber, and a sister, Margaret Huslig.

Altar Society Rosary will be at 3 p.m. today, followed by a vigil service at 7 p.m., both at Kimple Funeral Home in Ellinwood. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on Monday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Ellinwood with Father Charles Mazouch officiating. Burial will be at the Lakin-Comanche District Cemetery in Ellinwood. Friends may call from 1 to 8 p.m. on today at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Ellinwood Hospital Auxiliary or St. Joseph’s School Living Legacy.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Kimple Funeral Home#
113 N. Main
P.O. Box 246
Ellinwood, KS. 67526
620-564-2300
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Aug. 2, 2009

W. Duane Fritzemeier 1932 - 2009

STERLING — W. Duane Fritzemeier, 77, died July 30 at Presbyterian Manor, Sterling. He was born July 4, 1932, at Liberal, the son of Walter Simon and Nellie Pearl Rose Fritzemeier. He was a 1950 graduate of Stafford High School and attended Sterling College. He married V. Glee Henry on June 5, 1953, at Zenith. A resident of Sterling since 1953, formerly of Stafford, he was a mechanic, machinist and welder, in addition to church custodian and Hutchinson News paper carrier.

Mr. Fritzemeier was a member of Sterling United Presbyterian Church; Civil Air Patrol; Boy Scouts of America leader of Troop 369; Gideon International; Rice County Emergency Medical Service volunteer and a volunteer for the Sterling Fire Department for 40 years; and a former member of Calvary Baptist Church, Stafford.

Survivors include his wife, of the home; three sons, David, Independence, Douglas, Wichita, and Daniel, Chanute; two daughters, Gay Fritzemeier, Dana, N.C., and Joy Oden, Stafford; a brother, Ronald Fritzemeier, Modesto, Calif.; three sisters, Marilyn Piland, Springfield, Ill., Glenda Deacon, Rancho Cordova, Calif., and Sheryl Fenstad, Anaheim, Calif.; nine grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Matthew Fritzemeier.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church in Sterling with the Rev. Seth Svaty officiating. Burial will be at Sterling Community Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 7 p.m. Monday at Birzer Funeral Home in Sterling, with family present from 5 to 7 p.m. Memorials are suggested to Gideons International, Sterling College or Boy Scouts of America Troop 369.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Birzer Funeral Home
203 N. 7th; P.O. Box 262
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-3531
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Aug. 2, 2009

Christopher Robert Lee

ELLINWOOD — Christopher Robert Lee, 37, died July 31 at his home in Ellinwood. Services are pending with Kimple Funeral Home in Ellinwood.

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Aug. 2, 2009

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