MCCRAKEN, KS - Ronald P. "Ron" Crawshaw, 74, of McCraken, Kansas. To be held Friday, February 21st at 10AM at the United Methodist Church, McCraken, Kansas.

MCCRAKEN, KS - Ronald P. "Ron" Crawshaw, 74, of McCraken, Kansas. To be held Friday, February 21st at 10AM at the United Methodist Church, McCraken, Kansas.

Ronald P. "Ron" Crawshaw

GREAT BEND, KS - Marcella James, 85, of Great Bend, Kansas. To be held Thursday, February 20th, at 10:30AM at Charter Funerals in Great. Visitation 4:00-8:00PM on Wednesday, February 19th, at Charter Funerals.

GREAT BEND, KS - Marcella James, 85, of Great Bend, Kansas. To be held Thursday, February 20th, at 10:30AM at Charter Funerals in Great. Visitation 4:00-8:00PM on Wednesday, February 19th, at Charter Funerals.

Marcella James

HOISINGTON, KS - Don D. Hein, 72, passed away February
14, 2020, at Via Christi St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Wichita. Services
are pending with Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, 415 N. Main, PO Box 146, Hoisington,
Kansas, 67544.

HOISINGTON, KS - Don D. Hein, 72, passed away February
14, 2020, at Via Christi St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Wichita. Services
are pending with Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, 415 N. Main, PO Box 146, Hoisington,
Kansas, 67544.

Don D. Hein

HOISINGTON, KANSAS - Carolyn Ann Bailey, 84, passed away February 14, 2020, at
Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington.&nbsp; She
was born September 15, 1935, in Hoisington, to John and Anna (Larmer)
Simmons.&nbsp; Carolyn married Donald Lee
Bailey June 28, 1953, in Hoisington.&nbsp; He
died Sept. 12, 2009.

Carolyn, a life time resident of Hoisington, had been a
dedicated and active member of First United Methodist Church, Hoisington, the
American Legion Auxiliary Post 286, VFW Auxiliary Post 7428, both of
Hoisington, and the 8/40 Reno Salon.&nbsp; She
was a past Kansas State Department President of the American Legion
Auxiliary.&nbsp;&nbsp; In Carolyn and Donald's
younger years, they enjoyed their national travels to American Legion
Conventions, and any outdoor activities, including archery and lake trips.&nbsp; She was a lifelong reader, journal writer,
and card and game enthusiast.&nbsp; In more
recent years, Carolyn enjoyed puzzle books and playing games with her family
and friends.&nbsp; Carolyn started her
professional career as a telephone operator with South Western Bell and Western
Light and Telephone.&nbsp; After 25 years, she
transitioned into 40 years of employment with Superior Essex, retiring in 2016.

Survivors include one son Ron Bailey and wife Gail of
Hoisington; two daughters, LeAnn Nuss of Hoisington and Sheila Burgess and
husband Lee of Sterling; eight grandchildren, Aaron Warrick and wife Natalie,
Tisha Ritter, Sam Bailey and wife Tara, Nathan Bailey and wife Tiffany, Ian
Bailey and wife Sarah, Krista Galvan and husband David, Bailey Burgess and
fiancé Jordan Echer and Alex Burgess and wife Brooke; two step grandchildren
Shelly Schneider and husband Keith and Chris Nuss; 16 great grandchildren,
Gabe, Nick, Alaina, Suzanna, Peyton, Dylan, Tessa, Derek, Olivia, Buddie,
Seija, Caleb, Willow, Abram, Cruz, David Jr. and one great great grandchild,
Penelope; sister-in-law, Doris Simmons of Hoisington; and sister-of-the-heart,
Marian Birmingham of Excelsior Springs, Mo.; and many nieces and nephews. She
was preceded in death by her husband Donald; three brothers, Robert Simmons,
Donald Simmons and John Simmons; sister, Frances Lee Simmons; and son-in-law,
Wally Nuss.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 18,
2020, at First United Methodist Church, Hoisington, with Rev. Seong Lee.&nbsp; Interment will follow at Hoisington Cemetery,
Hoisington.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9:00
a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, February 17, 2020, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home,
with the family receiving friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp; Memorials may be given to First United
Methodist Church or Clara Barton Foundation, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral
Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS, 67544. 

Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at
www.nicholsonrickefh.net

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 </figure>HOISINGTON, KANSAS - Carolyn Ann Bailey, 84, passed away February 14, 2020, at
Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington.&nbsp; She
was born September 15, 1935, in Hoisington, to John and Anna (Larmer)
Simmons.&nbsp; Carolyn married Donald Lee
Bailey June 28, 1953, in Hoisington.&nbsp; He
died Sept. 12, 2009.Carolyn, a life time resident of Hoisington, had been a
dedicated and active member of First United Methodist Church, Hoisington, the
American Legion Auxiliary Post 286, VFW Auxiliary Post 7428, both of
Hoisington, and the 8/40 Reno Salon.&nbsp; She
was a past Kansas State Department President of the American Legion
Auxiliary.&nbsp;&nbsp; In Carolyn and Donald's
younger years, they enjoyed their national travels to American Legion
Conventions, and any outdoor activities, including archery and lake trips.&nbsp; She was a lifelong reader, journal writer,
and card and game enthusiast.&nbsp; In more
recent years, Carolyn enjoyed puzzle books and playing games with her family
and friends.&nbsp; Carolyn started her
professional career as a telephone operator with South Western Bell and Western
Light and Telephone.&nbsp; After 25 years, she
transitioned into 40 years of employment with Superior Essex, retiring in 2016.Survivors include one son Ron Bailey and wife Gail of
Hoisington; two daughters, LeAnn Nuss of Hoisington and Sheila Burgess and
husband Lee of Sterling; eight grandchildren, Aaron Warrick and wife Natalie,
Tisha Ritter, Sam Bailey and wife Tara, Nathan Bailey and wife Tiffany, Ian
Bailey and wife Sarah, Krista Galvan and husband David, Bailey Burgess and
fiancé Jordan Echer and Alex Burgess and wife Brooke; two step grandchildren
Shelly Schneider and husband Keith and Chris Nuss; 16 great grandchildren,
Gabe, Nick, Alaina, Suzanna, Peyton, Dylan, Tessa, Derek, Olivia, Buddie,
Seija, Caleb, Willow, Abram, Cruz, David Jr. and one great great grandchild,
Penelope; sister-in-law, Doris Simmons of Hoisington; and sister-of-the-heart,
Marian Birmingham of Excelsior Springs, Mo.; and many nieces and nephews. She
was preceded in death by her husband Donald; three brothers, Robert Simmons,
Donald Simmons and John Simmons; sister, Frances Lee Simmons; and son-in-law,
Wally Nuss.Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 18,
2020, at First United Methodist Church, Hoisington, with Rev. Seong Lee.&nbsp; Interment will follow at Hoisington Cemetery,
Hoisington.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9:00
a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, February 17, 2020, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home,
with the family receiving friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp; Memorials may be given to First United
Methodist Church or Clara Barton Foundation, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral
Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS, 67544. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at
www.nicholsonrickefh.net

Carolyn Ann Bailey

GREAT BEND -
Shirley Jean Link, 88, passed away February 14, 2020, at River Bend
Assisted Living, Great Bend. She was born on November 17, 1931 at Denver,
Colo., to Jack E. &amp; Emma (Feist) Wallace, and was raised in Buena Park,
Ca., before moving to Bushton, Kan. at age 14. She resided in Chase and Great
Bend. She married Kenneth J. Link on March 27, 1951 at Bushton.&nbsp; He died April 9, 2017.

She was a
retail sales clerk for Gunn's Clothing, JC Penney's and Kitchen Cupboard for
many years. She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima
Catholic Church, the Altar Society and former member of Daughters of Isabella.
She was an avid shopper and the best, mother, grandmother, and great
grandmother ever. 

Survivors
include, two daughters, Linda Meyeres and husband Jim of Chase, and Denise
Barbour and husband Jack of San Angelo, Tex.; a son in law, Lynn Bownes, and a
daughter in law, Janis Link, both of Great Bend; seven grandchildren, Mike Link
and wife Kristi, Steven Link, Ryan Bownes and wife Staci, Derek Bownes and wife
Ashley, Kalesha Bownes, Jason Meyeres and wife Darci, and Jamee Kizzar and
husband Blake; fifteen great grandchildren, Mikayla Bownes, Brenna Bownes,
Emeri Bownes, Bristyl Bownes, Rya Bownes, MaeLynn Schartz, Jersey Meyeres,
Morgyn Meyeres, Cordell Moore, Brayden Moore, Allison Link, Emma Link, Duell
Kizzar, Lathem Kizzar, Blakelinn Kizzar. With one on the way. She was preceded
in death by her parents; husband, Kenneth J. Link; two sons, Mark A. Link, and
infant son Kent E. Link; a daughter, Rita J. Bownes; two sisters, Jean Hauser,
and Joan Watt; and two infant grandchildren, Nicole, and Curtis Meyeres. 

Visitation
will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Monday, February 17, 2020 at Bryant Funeral Home, with
Altar Society Rosary at 4:00 p.m. and Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. Mass of
Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great
Bend, with Father Don Bedore presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend
Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to the American Diabetes
Association, Barton County Relay for Life or Kansas Oil &amp; Gas Hall of Fame
&amp; Museum, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Arrangements
by&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bryant Funeral Home&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1425 Patton Road&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Great Bend, Kansas&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 67530

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 </figure>GREAT BEND -
Shirley Jean Link, 88, passed away February 14, 2020, at River Bend
Assisted Living, Great Bend. She was born on November 17, 1931 at Denver,
Colo., to Jack E. &amp; Emma (Feist) Wallace, and was raised in Buena Park,
Ca., before moving to Bushton, Kan. at age 14. She resided in Chase and Great
Bend. She married Kenneth J. Link on March 27, 1951 at Bushton.&nbsp; He died April 9, 2017.She was a
retail sales clerk for Gunn's Clothing, JC Penney's and Kitchen Cupboard for
many years. She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima
Catholic Church, the Altar Society and former member of Daughters of Isabella.
She was an avid shopper and the best, mother, grandmother, and great
grandmother ever. Survivors
include, two daughters, Linda Meyeres and husband Jim of Chase, and Denise
Barbour and husband Jack of San Angelo, Tex.; a son in law, Lynn Bownes, and a
daughter in law, Janis Link, both of Great Bend; seven grandchildren, Mike Link
and wife Kristi, Steven Link, Ryan Bownes and wife Staci, Derek Bownes and wife
Ashley, Kalesha Bownes, Jason Meyeres and wife Darci, and Jamee Kizzar and
husband Blake; fifteen great grandchildren, Mikayla Bownes, Brenna Bownes,
Emeri Bownes, Bristyl Bownes, Rya Bownes, MaeLynn Schartz, Jersey Meyeres,
Morgyn Meyeres, Cordell Moore, Brayden Moore, Allison Link, Emma Link, Duell
Kizzar, Lathem Kizzar, Blakelinn Kizzar. With one on the way. She was preceded
in death by her parents; husband, Kenneth J. Link; two sons, Mark A. Link, and
infant son Kent E. Link; a daughter, Rita J. Bownes; two sisters, Jean Hauser,
and Joan Watt; and two infant grandchildren, Nicole, and Curtis Meyeres. Visitation
will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Monday, February 17, 2020 at Bryant Funeral Home, with
Altar Society Rosary at 4:00 p.m. and Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. Mass of
Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great
Bend, with Father Don Bedore presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend
Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to the American Diabetes
Association, Barton County Relay for Life or Kansas Oil &amp; Gas Hall of Fame
&amp; Museum, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Arrangements
by&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bryant Funeral Home&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1425 Patton Road&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Great Bend, Kansas&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 67530

Shirley Jean Link

GREAT BEND - Katherina
Ann “Kat” Smades, 47, passed away February 10, 2020, following a brief battle
with cancer, at her home in Great Bend.&nbsp;
Kat was born July 8, 1972, at Garden City.

Kat had
been a Great Bend resident since 2007, coming from Leoti, Deerfield and Garden
City.&nbsp; She served her country honorable in
the U.S. Army.&nbsp; She was a member of the
Catholic faith. Kat enjoyed shooting, hunting, watching movies and loved
playing softball and volleyball. 

Survivors
include, her companion of the home, Jesse R. Defenbaugh; and two daughters,
Autumn Smades of Hays and Summer Smades of Leoti; and one brother, Louis
Michael "Trea" Zellner, III. of Hugoton. She was preceded in death by
her mother, Nancy (Heili) Zellner Gillock and step father, Myron Gillock. 

Funeral
service will be 1:30 p.m. Friday, February 14, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home,
with Father Don Bedore presiding.Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery North, Great Bend, with
military honors conducted by American Legion Riders and Ft. Riley Honor
Guard.Visitation will be Noon to 9:00
p.m., Thursday, February 13, 2020, and 9:00 a.m. to service time, Friday, all
at Bryant Funeral Home.Memorial
contributions may be directed to Katherina "Kat" Smades Funeral
Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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Ann “Kat” Smades, 47, passed away February 10, 2020, following a brief battle
with cancer, at her home in Great Bend.&nbsp;
Kat was born July 8, 1972, at Garden City.Kat had
been a Great Bend resident since 2007, coming from Leoti, Deerfield and Garden
City.&nbsp; She served her country honorable in
the U.S. Army.&nbsp; She was a member of the
Catholic faith. Kat enjoyed shooting, hunting, watching movies and loved
playing softball and volleyball. Survivors
include, her companion of the home, Jesse R. Defenbaugh; and two daughters,
Autumn Smades of Hays and Summer Smades of Leoti; and one brother, Louis
Michael "Trea" Zellner, III. of Hugoton. She was preceded in death by
her mother, Nancy (Heili) Zellner Gillock and step father, Myron Gillock. Funeral
service will be 1:30 p.m. Friday, February 14, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home,
with Father Don Bedore presiding.Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery North, Great Bend, with
military honors conducted by American Legion Riders and Ft. Riley Honor
Guard.Visitation will be Noon to 9:00
p.m., Thursday, February 13, 2020, and 9:00 a.m. to service time, Friday, all
at Bryant Funeral Home.Memorial
contributions may be directed to Katherina "Kat" Smades Funeral
Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Katherina Ann "Kat" Smades

ELLINWOOD - Catherine Rose (Esfeld) Birzer, 95, passed away Feb. 9th, 2020 at Ellinwood District Hospital. She was born to parents Fred &amp; Francis (Monger) Esfeld on Nov. 23rd, 1924 in Great Bend, KS. A lifetime Ellinwood area resident she graduated from Great Bend High School in 1942 and later married Lawrence Birzer a Saint Rose Church in Great Bend, KS on Apr.27th, 1948. He passed away Feb. 17th, 2011. Catherine worked at Fuzzy's Drive-In and at Dierolf's and Huschka's liquor stores.

Survivors include 2 sons, Melvin (Twila) Birzer, Great Bend, KS and Steve (Brenda) Birzer, Ellinwood, KS; 2 daughters, Jane (Bob) Carr, Edmond, OK and Connie (Keith) Miller, Great Bend, KS. Other survivors include 19 Grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, and 1 grea-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by husband, Lawrence Birzer; granddaughter, Patricia Taber; 4 brother, Fritz, Joe, George, and Dutch; and 1 sister, Agatha.

Funeral Mass will be 10:00 AM, Thurs., Feb. 13th at St. Joseph Church with Father Terrance Klein officiating. Burial will follow at Lakin-Comanche Cemetery in Ellinwood. Visitation will be Wed., Feb. 12th from noon to 5 PM at Minnis Chapel in Ellinwood. Vigil service will begin at 7 PM at St. Joseph Church that evening.&nbsp;

Memorials are suggested to St. Joseph Church or Ellinwood Hospital Auxiliary in care of Minnis Chapel, P.O. Box 246, Ellinwood, KS 67526.

ELLINWOOD - Catherine Rose (Esfeld) Birzer, 95, passed away Feb. 9th, 2020 at Ellinwood District Hospital. She was born to parents Fred &amp; Francis (Monger) Esfeld on Nov. 23rd, 1924 in Great Bend, KS. A lifetime Ellinwood area resident she graduated from Great Bend High School in 1942 and later married Lawrence Birzer a Saint Rose Church in Great Bend, KS on Apr.27th, 1948. He passed away Feb. 17th, 2011. Catherine worked at Fuzzy's Drive-In and at Dierolf's and Huschka's liquor stores.Survivors include 2 sons, Melvin (Twila) Birzer, Great Bend, KS and Steve (Brenda) Birzer, Ellinwood, KS; 2 daughters, Jane (Bob) Carr, Edmond, OK and Connie (Keith) Miller, Great Bend, KS. Other survivors include 19 Grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, and 1 grea-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by husband, Lawrence Birzer; granddaughter, Patricia Taber; 4 brother, Fritz, Joe, George, and Dutch; and 1 sister, Agatha.Funeral Mass will be 10:00 AM, Thurs., Feb. 13th at St. Joseph Church with Father Terrance Klein officiating. Burial will follow at Lakin-Comanche Cemetery in Ellinwood. Visitation will be Wed., Feb. 12th from noon to 5 PM at Minnis Chapel in Ellinwood. Vigil service will begin at 7 PM at St. Joseph Church that evening.&nbsp;Memorials are suggested to St. Joseph Church or Ellinwood Hospital Auxiliary in care of Minnis Chapel, P.O. Box 246, Ellinwood, KS 67526.

Catherine Rose

GREAT BEND - Frances Lucille Jackson, 93, passed away on Feb. 6th, 2020 at Ellinwood District&nbsp; Hospital in Ellinwood. She was born in rural Mildred, KS on June 17, 1926 to parents Elmer lee &amp; Mamae Mary Marjorie (Ballard) Colgin. She married Oliver Glenn Jackson on Aug. 22, 1948 in Kincaid, KS, he passed away on Mar. 16, 2015. 

A lifetime Kansas resident Lucille was a resident of Ellinwood, KS since 1973. Memberships include Ellinwood United Methodist Church and Order of the Eastern Star. She worked as a secretary for Kaiser-Francis Oil Co. and was an excellent cook specializing in breads and pies.&nbsp;

Survivors include sons, L.W (Butch) and wife Mary Jackson and Dennis and wife and Diana Jackson; sister, Carol Synder; brother-in-laws, Cecil Jackson, and Jame (Maxine) Jackson; and sister-in-law Dorothy Dice.

Other survivors include grandchildren, Kristin Harris, Jenny Hughes, Miles Jackson, Lacey Valdez, Chis Jackson and great-grandchildren, Dakota Hughes, Brady Jackson, Hunter Valdez, Jackson Valdez, Kellie Jackson, and Kaylee Jackson.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband; brothers, Kennther, Marvin, &amp; Melvin Colgin; and great-grandchild, Wyatt Hughes.

Funeral Service will be 10:30 A.M, Mon., Feb. 10th at United Methodist Church in Ellinwood with Pastor Tom Reazin officiating, Interment will follow at Lakin-Comanche Cemetery. Visitation will be Sun., Feb. 9th from 1-7 PM with family receiving friends from 5-7 PM at Minnis Chapel in Ellinwood. Memorials are suggested to United Methodist Church, Ellinwood Hospital Foundation, or Kindred Hospice in care of Minnis Chapel, P.O. Box 246, Ellinwood, KS 67526.

GREAT BEND - Frances Lucille Jackson, 93, passed away on Feb. 6th, 2020 at Ellinwood District&nbsp; Hospital in Ellinwood. She was born in rural Mildred, KS on June 17, 1926 to parents Elmer lee &amp; Mamae Mary Marjorie (Ballard) Colgin. She married Oliver Glenn Jackson on Aug. 22, 1948 in Kincaid, KS, he passed away on Mar. 16, 2015. A lifetime Kansas resident Lucille was a resident of Ellinwood, KS since 1973. Memberships include Ellinwood United Methodist Church and Order of the Eastern Star. She worked as a secretary for Kaiser-Francis Oil Co. and was an excellent cook specializing in breads and pies.&nbsp;Survivors include sons, L.W (Butch) and wife Mary Jackson and Dennis and wife and Diana Jackson; sister, Carol Synder; brother-in-laws, Cecil Jackson, and Jame (Maxine) Jackson; and sister-in-law Dorothy Dice.Other survivors include grandchildren, Kristin Harris, Jenny Hughes, Miles Jackson, Lacey Valdez, Chis Jackson and great-grandchildren, Dakota Hughes, Brady Jackson, Hunter Valdez, Jackson Valdez, Kellie Jackson, and Kaylee Jackson.She was preceded in death by her parents and husband; brothers, Kennther, Marvin, &amp; Melvin Colgin; and great-grandchild, Wyatt Hughes.Funeral Service will be 10:30 A.M, Mon., Feb. 10th at United Methodist Church in Ellinwood with Pastor Tom Reazin officiating, Interment will follow at Lakin-Comanche Cemetery. Visitation will be Sun., Feb. 9th from 1-7 PM with family receiving friends from 5-7 PM at Minnis Chapel in Ellinwood. Memorials are suggested to United Methodist Church, Ellinwood Hospital Foundation, or Kindred Hospice in care of Minnis Chapel, P.O. Box 246, Ellinwood, KS 67526.

Frances Lucille Jackson

GREAT BEND - Roberta J. “Bert” Brack, 87, passed
away February 10, 2020, at Leisure Homestead, St. John.&nbsp; She was born January 26, 1933, in Great Bend,
to Robert Michael and Mary Jane (Boyle) Spitzmiller.&nbsp; Bert married Daylon Laverne Brack August 18,
1952, in Great Bend, and later divorced. &nbsp;

Bert, a
life time resident of Great Bend, was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church,
Great Bend, Great Bend Desk and Derrick and the Great Bend Saddle Club.&nbsp; During her employment career, she worked for
Fuller Brush Industries, Insurance Unlimited, Crawford and Company, then
retired from the Great Bend Convention and Visitors Bureau.&nbsp; Following her retirement, she enjoyed her
part time employment at the Kansas Wetlands Education Center.&nbsp; Bert was known for her lifetime equine
passion, enjoying fellowship with other members of the Great Bend Saddle Club. 

Survivors
include one daughter, Cathy Vonfeldt of Great Bend; one son, Gary Brack of
Wichita; six grandchildren, Jason, Jared, Shaunta, Lavenia, Lance and Makishia;
and 17 great grandchildren.&nbsp; Bert was preceded
in death by her parents, stepfather, Chester Smith; and two brothers, Robert
Michael “Mike” Spitzmiller and John Henry “Jack” Spitzmiller.

Cremation
has taken place and a memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, February
14, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Rev. Barbara Jones presiding.Inurnment will be 1:30 p.m. at Pawnee Rock
Cemetery, Pawnee Rock.The register book
will be available to sign 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, February 13, 2020
at Bryant Funeral Home.A memorial fund has
been designated for Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>GREAT BEND - Roberta J. “Bert” Brack, 87, passed
away February 10, 2020, at Leisure Homestead, St. John.&nbsp; She was born January 26, 1933, in Great Bend,
to Robert Michael and Mary Jane (Boyle) Spitzmiller.&nbsp; Bert married Daylon Laverne Brack August 18,
1952, in Great Bend, and later divorced. &nbsp;Bert, a
life time resident of Great Bend, was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church,
Great Bend, Great Bend Desk and Derrick and the Great Bend Saddle Club.&nbsp; During her employment career, she worked for
Fuller Brush Industries, Insurance Unlimited, Crawford and Company, then
retired from the Great Bend Convention and Visitors Bureau.&nbsp; Following her retirement, she enjoyed her
part time employment at the Kansas Wetlands Education Center.&nbsp; Bert was known for her lifetime equine
passion, enjoying fellowship with other members of the Great Bend Saddle Club. Survivors
include one daughter, Cathy Vonfeldt of Great Bend; one son, Gary Brack of
Wichita; six grandchildren, Jason, Jared, Shaunta, Lavenia, Lance and Makishia;
and 17 great grandchildren.&nbsp; Bert was preceded
in death by her parents, stepfather, Chester Smith; and two brothers, Robert
Michael “Mike” Spitzmiller and John Henry “Jack” Spitzmiller.Cremation
has taken place and a memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, February
14, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Rev. Barbara Jones presiding.Inurnment will be 1:30 p.m. at Pawnee Rock
Cemetery, Pawnee Rock.The register book
will be available to sign 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, February 13, 2020
at Bryant Funeral Home.A memorial fund has
been designated for Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Roberta J. “Bert” Brack

GREAT BEND -
Gary Wayne Mills, 78, passed away February 9, 2020, at Wesley Medical Center,
Wichita, with his family by his side. He was born on February 13, 1941 in St. John,
to Lyle Dodge &amp; Virl (Dawson) Mills. He married Carolyn Sue Lightcap on
June 4, 1961 at Dodge City. She survives.

A resident
of Great Bend since 1972, Gary previously lived in Dodge City. He was the market
manager at Dillons for 44 years, retiring in 2003. He liked to hunt, fish and
loved all animals. He enjoyed reading and especially spending time with his
family and grandchildren. 

Survivors
include, his wife Carolyn Sue Mills of the home; a son, Greg Mills and wife
Yvette of Scott City; three daughters, Kimberly Blea of Great Bend, Kelly
Holopirek, and Kristin Bosley and husband Don, all of Wichita; a brother, Ivan
Mills and wife Dixine of Winchester, Ky; ten grandchildren; and three great
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and stepmother, Lillie
May. 

There will
be no visitation or services as cremation has taken place. Memorials have been designated to the Golden
Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Arrangements
by&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bryant Funeral Home&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

1425 Patton Road&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Great Bend, Kansas&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 67530

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 </figure>GREAT BEND -
Gary Wayne Mills, 78, passed away February 9, 2020, at Wesley Medical Center,
Wichita, with his family by his side. He was born on February 13, 1941 in St. John,
to Lyle Dodge &amp; Virl (Dawson) Mills. He married Carolyn Sue Lightcap on
June 4, 1961 at Dodge City. She survives. A resident
of Great Bend since 1972, Gary previously lived in Dodge City. He was the market
manager at Dillons for 44 years, retiring in 2003. He liked to hunt, fish and
loved all animals. He enjoyed reading and especially spending time with his
family and grandchildren. Survivors
include, his wife Carolyn Sue Mills of the home; a son, Greg Mills and wife
Yvette of Scott City; three daughters, Kimberly Blea of Great Bend, Kelly
Holopirek, and Kristin Bosley and husband Don, all of Wichita; a brother, Ivan
Mills and wife Dixine of Winchester, Ky; ten grandchildren; and three great
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and stepmother, Lillie
May. There will
be no visitation or services as cremation has taken place. Memorials have been designated to the Golden
Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Arrangements
by&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bryant Funeral Home&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1425 Patton Road&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Great Bend, Kansas&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 67530

Gary Wayne Mills

ST. JOHN - John J. Keenan, 81, passed
away on February 5,
2020, at Great Bend Health &amp; Rehabilitation Center, Great Bend. He was born
on January 13, 1939, at Great Bend, to Thomas &amp; Martha (Shiels) Keenan. He
married Bernadine Gittlein on June 6, 1959, at Great Bend. She died on August
11, 2000. He later married Marie (Walker) McDuff on April 16, 2005 at Seward.
She survives.

A Stafford county
resident, John was life time passionate farmer. He graduated from St. Mary of
the Plains High School, and then attended college, both in Dodge City. He was a
member of the Great Bend Coop, Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic
Church of Great Bend, Knights of Columbus (4th degree knight), Radium Ranger's
Senior Center, Golden Oldies Senior Center of Seward, Farm Bureau &amp; Farm
Bureau Century Farm Award (100 years farming on same homestead). Most
importantly, John had been a lifelong dedicated member of St. Francis Xavier
Catholic Church of Seward, until it’s closing, serving in every supportive
capacity.

Survivors
include, his loving wife, Marie Walker Keenan of the home; four children:
Tracy McGuinness and husband James of Burlington, Vt., Todd Keenan and wife
Tami of Larned, Tim Keenan of Seward and Tiffany Keenan and wife Aga of
Boulder, Co.; two sisters, Lois Daniels and husband Jim of Wichita and Mary
Lynn Tesar of Omaha, Neb.; a sister in law, Joyce Keenan; thirteen
grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and many loving nieces and nephews of
"Uncle John". He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Keenan
&amp; Martha (Sheils) Keenan; his late wife, Bernadine (Gittlein) Keenan; a
grandson, Thomas Keenan; two brothers, Kenneth Keenan and Maurice Keenan; and
four sisters, Helen Friesen, Dolores Bryant, Carol Thompson, and baby sister
Martha Keenan; and brother in laws Melvin Thompson, Lloyd Bryant, Leonard
Friesen and John Tesar. 

Visitation
will be held from Noon to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at Bryant
Funeral Home, with a Vigil and Knights of Columbus Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will
be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at
St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father Don Bedore presiding. Interment
will be in St. Francis
Xavier Cemetery, Seward. Memorials are
suggested to St. Francis Xavier Cemetery Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral
Home.

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 </figure>ST. JOHN - John J. Keenan, 81, passed
away on February 5,
2020, at Great Bend Health &amp; Rehabilitation Center, Great Bend. He was born
on January 13, 1939, at Great Bend, to Thomas &amp; Martha (Shiels) Keenan. He
married Bernadine Gittlein on June 6, 1959, at Great Bend. She died on August
11, 2000. He later married Marie (Walker) McDuff on April 16, 2005 at Seward.
She survives. A Stafford county
resident, John was life time passionate farmer. He graduated from St. Mary of
the Plains High School, and then attended college, both in Dodge City. He was a
member of the Great Bend Coop, Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic
Church of Great Bend, Knights of Columbus (4th degree knight), Radium Ranger's
Senior Center, Golden Oldies Senior Center of Seward, Farm Bureau &amp; Farm
Bureau Century Farm Award (100 years farming on same homestead). Most
importantly, John had been a lifelong dedicated member of St. Francis Xavier
Catholic Church of Seward, until it’s closing, serving in every supportive
capacity.Survivors
include, his loving wife, Marie Walker Keenan of the home; four children:
Tracy McGuinness and husband James of Burlington, Vt., Todd Keenan and wife
Tami of Larned, Tim Keenan of Seward and Tiffany Keenan and wife Aga of
Boulder, Co.; two sisters, Lois Daniels and husband Jim of Wichita and Mary
Lynn Tesar of Omaha, Neb.; a sister in law, Joyce Keenan; thirteen
grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and many loving nieces and nephews of
"Uncle John". He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Keenan
&amp; Martha (Sheils) Keenan; his late wife, Bernadine (Gittlein) Keenan; a
grandson, Thomas Keenan; two brothers, Kenneth Keenan and Maurice Keenan; and
four sisters, Helen Friesen, Dolores Bryant, Carol Thompson, and baby sister
Martha Keenan; and brother in laws Melvin Thompson, Lloyd Bryant, Leonard
Friesen and John Tesar. Visitation
will be held from Noon to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at Bryant
Funeral Home, with a Vigil and Knights of Columbus Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will
be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at
St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father Don Bedore presiding. Interment
will be in St. Francis
Xavier Cemetery, Seward. Memorials are
suggested to St. Francis Xavier Cemetery Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral
Home.Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Arrangements
by&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bryant Funeral Home&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1425 Patton Road&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Great Bend, Kansas&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 67530

John J. Keenan

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; John L. Melton, age 93
years, of Great Bend, Kansas,
passed away at his home in Great Bend
on Sunday evening, February 2, 2020.&nbsp;
John was born on October 27, 1926 at Malden,
Missouri to Tarry and Mary Jane
(Houchtin) Melton.&nbsp; He was an Army Air
Force veteran having served in Germany
during World War Two.&nbsp; He was united in
marriage to Pauline G. Crabtree on May 11, 1945 at Tupelo,
Mississippi.&nbsp; The couple moved to Great
Bend in 1974 and in April of 1980 John formed M &amp; S
Construction, doing concrete work around the area since that time.&nbsp; 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; John
is survived by four sons:&nbsp; John L.
“Lawrence” (and his wife, Jane) Melton, Jr. of Great Bend, Kansas, Ronnie
Melton of Lake Wells, Florida, Virgil “Dewane” (and his wife, Sharon) Russom of
Poplar Bluff, Missouri and Allen Ray Russom of Missouri; one daughter, Loretta
Byington of Festus, Missouri; 25 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents, his
wife Pauline G. Melton on February 1, 1999, two sons:&nbsp; Johnny Wayne Melton and Gary Melton, one
daughter Glenale Stacy, and one grandson Steven Russom.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Funeral
Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, February 7, 2020 at Charter
Funerals in Great Bend, Kansas
with Marshall Rouse officiating.&nbsp;
Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, February 6, 2020
at the funeral home.&nbsp; Interment will be
the Great Bend Cemetery
at Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; The family requests that Memorial
Contributions may be made to Gateway for Cancer Research at Cancer Treatment
Centers of America – Tulsa,
Oklahoma.&nbsp; Online condolences may be left for the family and a
complete obituary may be viewed at <a href="http://www.charterfunerals.com/locations/great-bend.php">http://www.charterfunerals.com/locations/great-bend.php</a>.

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 </figure>JOHN&nbsp;
L.&nbsp; MELTON&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; John L. Melton, age 93
years, of Great Bend, Kansas,
passed away at his home in Great Bend
on Sunday evening, February 2, 2020.&nbsp;
John was born on October 27, 1926 at Malden,
Missouri to Tarry and Mary Jane
(Houchtin) Melton.&nbsp; He was an Army Air
Force veteran having served in Germany
during World War Two.&nbsp; He was united in
marriage to Pauline G. Crabtree on May 11, 1945 at Tupelo,
Mississippi.&nbsp; The couple moved to Great
Bend in 1974 and in April of 1980 John formed M &amp; S
Construction, doing concrete work around the area since that time.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; John
is survived by four sons:&nbsp; John L.
“Lawrence” (and his wife, Jane) Melton, Jr. of Great Bend, Kansas, Ronnie
Melton of Lake Wells, Florida, Virgil “Dewane” (and his wife, Sharon) Russom of
Poplar Bluff, Missouri and Allen Ray Russom of Missouri; one daughter, Loretta
Byington of Festus, Missouri; 25 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents, his
wife Pauline G. Melton on February 1, 1999, two sons:&nbsp; Johnny Wayne Melton and Gary Melton, one
daughter Glenale Stacy, and one grandson Steven Russom.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Funeral
Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, February 7, 2020 at Charter
Funerals in Great Bend, Kansas
with Marshall Rouse officiating.&nbsp;
Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, February 6, 2020
at the funeral home.&nbsp; Interment will be
the Great Bend Cemetery
at Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; The family requests that Memorial
Contributions may be made to Gateway for Cancer Research at Cancer Treatment
Centers of America – Tulsa,
Oklahoma.&nbsp; Online condolences may be left for the family and a
complete obituary may be viewed at <a href="http://www.charterfunerals.com/locations/great-bend.php">http://www.charterfunerals.com/locations/great-bend.php</a>.Arrangements
Entrusted ToCharter Funerals2115 Washington St.Great Bend, KS&nbsp;
67530(620) 793-6161

JOHN  L.  MELTON

GREAT BEND -
Rodney Wayne Smith, 69, passed away at his home on February 2, 2020. He was
born on March 7, 1950, at Hoisington to Ivan and Myra (Carlisle) Smith.

A lifetime
Barton county resident, Rodney lived in Great Bend. He was a truck driver for
Air Co and most recently Groendyke. He loved hunting, fishing, and the peaceful
solitude that his profession offered. 

Survivors
include, a son, Ryan Smith of Topeka; three daughters, Rachael Colby and
husband Harold of Franklin, Neb., Jennifer Vratil and husband Jay of Great
Bend, and Annika Smith of Great Bend; and eight grandchildren, Trenton Colby,
Kendall Colby, Taylor Vratil, Brooke Vratil, Braden Vratil, Kade Vratil, Rylee
Smith, and Ryan Smith, Jr. He was preceded in death by his parents; and three
sisters, Janice Dyer, infant Karen Smith, and Tacy Smith. 

There will
be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorial Service will be held at
10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 8, 2020, at
Bryant Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Joiner presiding. Memorials are suggested
to the Rodney Smith Funeral Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home. 

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 </figure>GREAT BEND -
Rodney Wayne Smith, 69, passed away at his home on February 2, 2020. He was
born on March 7, 1950, at Hoisington to Ivan and Myra (Carlisle) Smith. A lifetime
Barton county resident, Rodney lived in Great Bend. He was a truck driver for
Air Co and most recently Groendyke. He loved hunting, fishing, and the peaceful
solitude that his profession offered. Survivors
include, a son, Ryan Smith of Topeka; three daughters, Rachael Colby and
husband Harold of Franklin, Neb., Jennifer Vratil and husband Jay of Great
Bend, and Annika Smith of Great Bend; and eight grandchildren, Trenton Colby,
Kendall Colby, Taylor Vratil, Brooke Vratil, Braden Vratil, Kade Vratil, Rylee
Smith, and Ryan Smith, Jr. He was preceded in death by his parents; and three
sisters, Janice Dyer, infant Karen Smith, and Tacy Smith. There will
be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorial Service will be held at
10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 8, 2020, at
Bryant Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Joiner presiding. Memorials are suggested
to the Rodney Smith Funeral Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Arrangements
by&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bryant Funeral Home&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1425 Patton Road&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Great Bend, Kansas&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 67530

Rodney Wayne Smith

GREAT BEND - Margaret
Agnes White, 87, passed away on February 1, 2020, at Medicalodges of Great
Bend. She was born on June 18, 1932, at Odin to Joseph &amp; Agnes (Debes)
Wondra. She married Robert A. White on September 18, 1951 at Odin, KS.&nbsp; He died on July 30, 2010.

She was a
member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church and the Altar
Society. Margaret loved to garden.

Survivors include her children, Ronnie White of Marion, Va., Larry
White and wife Danette of Damascus, Md., Karen Irick and husband Mike of
Brownsville, Tenn., Patsy White and husband Bill Troyer of Eugene, Ore., James
White and wife Midori of Seattle, Wash., Greg White of Fayetteville, Ark.; nine
grandchildren; three great grandchildren; four siblings, Rita Legleiter, Art
Wondra, Jerry Wondra, and Jeanie Hapes. She was preceded in death by her
parents; a daughter, Marilyn; two brothers, Robert Wondra and Al Wondra; and three
sisters, Mary Ann Collins, Cecilia Schneweis and Sister Edith “Catherine”
Wondra.

Visitation
will be held from 3 to 9 p.m., Thursday, February 6, 2020, at Bryant Funeral
Home, with family to received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. &nbsp;Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30
p.m., Friday, February 7, 2020, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Great Bend, with Father Louis Trung
Dinh Hoang presiding. Interment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend.
Memorials are suggested to Prince
of Peace Parish or American Cancer Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>GREAT BEND - Margaret
Agnes White, 87, passed away on February 1, 2020, at Medicalodges of Great
Bend. She was born on June 18, 1932, at Odin to Joseph &amp; Agnes (Debes)
Wondra. She married Robert A. White on September 18, 1951 at Odin, KS.&nbsp; He died on July 30, 2010.She was a
member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church and the Altar
Society. Margaret loved to garden.Survivors include her children, Ronnie White of Marion, Va., Larry
White and wife Danette of Damascus, Md., Karen Irick and husband Mike of
Brownsville, Tenn., Patsy White and husband Bill Troyer of Eugene, Ore., James
White and wife Midori of Seattle, Wash., Greg White of Fayetteville, Ark.; nine
grandchildren; three great grandchildren; four siblings, Rita Legleiter, Art
Wondra, Jerry Wondra, and Jeanie Hapes. She was preceded in death by her
parents; a daughter, Marilyn; two brothers, Robert Wondra and Al Wondra; and three
sisters, Mary Ann Collins, Cecilia Schneweis and Sister Edith “Catherine”
Wondra.Visitation
will be held from 3 to 9 p.m., Thursday, February 6, 2020, at Bryant Funeral
Home, with family to received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. &nbsp;Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30
p.m., Friday, February 7, 2020, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Great Bend, with Father Louis Trung
Dinh Hoang presiding. Interment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend.
Memorials are suggested to Prince
of Peace Parish or American Cancer Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Arrangements
by&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bryant Funeral Home&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1425 Patton Road&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Great Bend, Kansas&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 67530

Margaret Agnes White

Dateline: Hoisington, Kansas

John William Martin, 39, passed away February 1, 2020, at Via
Christi St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Wichita.&nbsp; He was born May 12, 1980 in Great Bend, to William
A. “Sonny” and Carolina (Ledesma) Martin.

John had
been a Hoisington resident since 2015, moving from Midland, Texas.&nbsp; He worked in retail fabrication sales, and
was a passionate mechanic, especially enjoying many hours on motorcycles and
his classic Chevy Impala.&nbsp; John was a
baptized member of the Catholic faith.

Survivors
include his parents, Sonny and Carolina Martin of Hoisington; two sisters,
Susan Clark and husband Bryan of Hutchinson, and Stephanie Kelsey of Ellis; nieces
and nephew, Natalie Kelsey, Haylee Kelsey and Brendan Clark; grandmother, Alberta
Ledesma of Hoisington; many aunts and uncles, including, John and Juanita
Heinrich of Great Bend and Dallas Martin of Midland; and many cousins,
including, Patty Diaz of Great Bend, Penny Swafford of Rolla, Mo., and Mitch
Martin of Midland.&nbsp; John was preceded in
passing by grandparents, Dorotha Surface, Doyle F. Martin and Herman Ledesma;
one sister, Adrianne Carolina Martin; and many uncles and aunts, including,
Arthur Tisdall and Doyle A. Martin.

There will be no visitation, as cremation has taken place.&nbsp; Private graveside services will be held at
Hoisington Cemetery, Hoisington.&nbsp;
Memorials may be directed to the John W. Martin Expense Fund, in care of
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS, 67544.

Condolences
may be sent and notice viewed at&nbsp; www.nicholsonrickefh.net

<figure>
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 </figure>Dateline: Hoisington, KansasJohn William Martin, 39, passed away February 1, 2020, at Via
Christi St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Wichita.&nbsp; He was born May 12, 1980 in Great Bend, to William
A. “Sonny” and Carolina (Ledesma) Martin.John had
been a Hoisington resident since 2015, moving from Midland, Texas.&nbsp; He worked in retail fabrication sales, and
was a passionate mechanic, especially enjoying many hours on motorcycles and
his classic Chevy Impala.&nbsp; John was a
baptized member of the Catholic faith.Survivors
include his parents, Sonny and Carolina Martin of Hoisington; two sisters,
Susan Clark and husband Bryan of Hutchinson, and Stephanie Kelsey of Ellis; nieces
and nephew, Natalie Kelsey, Haylee Kelsey and Brendan Clark; grandmother, Alberta
Ledesma of Hoisington; many aunts and uncles, including, John and Juanita
Heinrich of Great Bend and Dallas Martin of Midland; and many cousins,
including, Patty Diaz of Great Bend, Penny Swafford of Rolla, Mo., and Mitch
Martin of Midland.&nbsp; John was preceded in
passing by grandparents, Dorotha Surface, Doyle F. Martin and Herman Ledesma;
one sister, Adrianne Carolina Martin; and many uncles and aunts, including,
Arthur Tisdall and Doyle A. Martin.There will be no visitation, as cremation has taken place.&nbsp; Private graveside services will be held at
Hoisington Cemetery, Hoisington.&nbsp;
Memorials may be directed to the John W. Martin Expense Fund, in care of
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS, 67544.Condolences
may be sent and notice viewed at&nbsp; www.nicholsonrickefh.net

John William Martin

Donald Carl “Don” Hardy, 91, Bison, Kansas, passed away
Saturday, February 1, 2020, at Locust Grove Village, La Crosse, Kansas.

Don was born April
28, 1928, in Great Bend, Kansas, the son of Carl Harold and Elizabeth Jeannette
(Rothweiler) Hardy.&nbsp; He was a lifelong
resident of Rush County, Kansas.&nbsp; He was
a farmer/stockman.

He was a 1945
graduate of Bison Rural High School, Bison, Kansas, and attended Baker
University, Baldwin City, Kansas, where he was a member of Delta Tau Delta
fraternity.

He was a member of
the United Methodist Church, Bison, Kansas, serving on many church committees

He was a former
member of the Bison-Timken Men’s Club; the Bison Co-op board of directors; and
past president of the Bison State Bank.

He spent many years
as a member of a local bowling team.&nbsp; He
especially enjoyed being a scorekeeper for almost 50 years for local basketball
games.&nbsp; 

He was a past
chairman of the Eunice Edwards Scholarship Committee for 50 years, from 1967 to
2017.

Due to the sudden
death in 1961 of his brother in law, he stepped in to help his sister with his
two young nephews.

Survivors
include:&nbsp; two nephews, Don Reinhardt
(Jan) Bison, Kansas, and Gregg Reinhardt (Maggie), Great Bend, Kansas; two
great nieces, Elizabeth Pinkston (Jason), Larned, Kansas, and Amy Blackburn
(Mitchell), Bison, Kansas; and four great great nieces; and two great great nephews.

He was preceded in
death by his parents; an infant brother, Francis Hardy; and his sister and
brother in law, Carol and Lowell Reinhardt.

Memorial service will
be Friday, February 7, 2020, at 10:00 A.M. at United Methodist Church, Bison, Kansas,
with Pastor Angie Vertz officiating.&nbsp; 

In lieu of flowers or
plants, the family requests memorials to the Eunice Edwards Scholarship Fund or
the donor’s choice.

Condolences or
remembrances may be left for the family at <a href="http://www.charterfunerals.com/locations/janousek-lacrosse.php">www.charterfunerals.com/locations/janousek-lacrosse.php</a>.

Arrangements were by
Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548,
785/222-2517.

Donald Carl “Don” Hardy, 91, Bison, Kansas, passed away
Saturday, February 1, 2020, at Locust Grove Village, La Crosse, Kansas.Don was born April
28, 1928, in Great Bend, Kansas, the son of Carl Harold and Elizabeth Jeannette
(Rothweiler) Hardy.&nbsp; He was a lifelong
resident of Rush County, Kansas.&nbsp; He was
a farmer/stockman.He was a 1945
graduate of Bison Rural High School, Bison, Kansas, and attended Baker
University, Baldwin City, Kansas, where he was a member of Delta Tau Delta
fraternity.He was a member of
the United Methodist Church, Bison, Kansas, serving on many church committeesHe was a former
member of the Bison-Timken Men’s Club; the Bison Co-op board of directors; and
past president of the Bison State Bank.He spent many years
as a member of a local bowling team.&nbsp; He
especially enjoyed being a scorekeeper for almost 50 years for local basketball
games.&nbsp; He was a past
chairman of the Eunice Edwards Scholarship Committee for 50 years, from 1967 to
2017.Due to the sudden
death in 1961 of his brother in law, he stepped in to help his sister with his
two young nephews.Survivors
include:&nbsp; two nephews, Don Reinhardt
(Jan) Bison, Kansas, and Gregg Reinhardt (Maggie), Great Bend, Kansas; two
great nieces, Elizabeth Pinkston (Jason), Larned, Kansas, and Amy Blackburn
(Mitchell), Bison, Kansas; and four great great nieces; and two great great nephews.He was preceded in
death by his parents; an infant brother, Francis Hardy; and his sister and
brother in law, Carol and Lowell Reinhardt.Memorial service will
be Friday, February 7, 2020, at 10:00 A.M. at United Methodist Church, Bison, Kansas,
with Pastor Angie Vertz officiating.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers or
plants, the family requests memorials to the Eunice Edwards Scholarship Fund or
the donor’s choice.Condolences or
remembrances may be left for the family at <a href="http://www.charterfunerals.com/locations/janousek-lacrosse.php">www.charterfunerals.com/locations/janousek-lacrosse.php</a>.Arrangements were by
Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548,
785/222-2517.

Donald Carl “Don” Hardy

TOPEKA -
Idalia M. Ruiz, 90 years of age, was born in Calabazar de Sagua, Villa Clara,
Cuba. She died at Midland Hospice, Topeka, on January 31, 2020, after a lengthy
illness. She was the youngest and only daughter of Nolasco Moreno and Maria
Moreno Crespo, and grew up in the company of her 4 year old brother.

For the
first school years, she attended Calabazar De Sagua School District and the
family looking for better school facilities, moved to Sagua La Grande, where
she attended the Polytechnique school. She enrolled in the state teachers
college at Villa Clara, Cuba, where she graduated 4 years later with a teaching
degree and began working in Sagua La Grande School district, Cuba. During this
time, she attended Havana University Educational School with the goal of
getting her Ph.D. degree in education. She was one year short of completion and
because of political reasons, she resigned her school position and moved to the
United States in 1962, with her two oldest daughters. Her husband, Carlos M.
Ruiz, M.D., escaped from Cuba at the same time and the family reunited in
Miami, Fla., before coming to Kansas in 1963, where their third daughter was
born. 

She was a
member of the First Presbyterian Church in Great Bend, Kan., until her death.
In the United States, she was a homemaker who enjoyed painting, gardening and
traveling to Spain, Italy. 

Survivors
include, her husband, Carlos M. Ruiz, M.D., of 65 years; three daughters,
Idalia Duncan of Topeka, Maria Nold and husband Mark of Virginia Beach, Va.,
and Margaret Montgomery and husband Chris of Richmond, Va.; five grandchildren,
Justin Penka, Alisha Penka, Nathan Penka, Kate Montgomery and Julia Montgomery;
and two great grandchildren, Bryson Penka and Brantley Penka. She was preceded
in death by her parents, and a brother, Miguel Moreno. 

There will
be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Family will receive friends from
1:00 to 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 6, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home. Graveside Service will be held
at 2:30 p.m., Thursday, February 6, 2020, at the
Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kan. In lieu of flowers memorials are
suggested to the First Presbyterian Church or American Cancer Society, in care
of Bryant Funeral Home.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Arrangements by&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bryant Funeral Home

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1425 Patton Road&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Great Bend, Kansas&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 67530

TOPEKA -
Idalia M. Ruiz, 90 years of age, was born in Calabazar de Sagua, Villa Clara,
Cuba. She died at Midland Hospice, Topeka, on January 31, 2020, after a lengthy
illness. She was the youngest and only daughter of Nolasco Moreno and Maria
Moreno Crespo, and grew up in the company of her 4 year old brother. For the
first school years, she attended Calabazar De Sagua School District and the
family looking for better school facilities, moved to Sagua La Grande, where
she attended the Polytechnique school. She enrolled in the state teachers
college at Villa Clara, Cuba, where she graduated 4 years later with a teaching
degree and began working in Sagua La Grande School district, Cuba. During this
time, she attended Havana University Educational School with the goal of
getting her Ph.D. degree in education. She was one year short of completion and
because of political reasons, she resigned her school position and moved to the
United States in 1962, with her two oldest daughters. Her husband, Carlos M.
Ruiz, M.D., escaped from Cuba at the same time and the family reunited in
Miami, Fla., before coming to Kansas in 1963, where their third daughter was
born. She was a
member of the First Presbyterian Church in Great Bend, Kan., until her death.
In the United States, she was a homemaker who enjoyed painting, gardening and
traveling to Spain, Italy. Survivors
include, her husband, Carlos M. Ruiz, M.D., of 65 years; three daughters,
Idalia Duncan of Topeka, Maria Nold and husband Mark of Virginia Beach, Va.,
and Margaret Montgomery and husband Chris of Richmond, Va.; five grandchildren,
Justin Penka, Alisha Penka, Nathan Penka, Kate Montgomery and Julia Montgomery;
and two great grandchildren, Bryson Penka and Brantley Penka. She was preceded
in death by her parents, and a brother, Miguel Moreno. There will
be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Family will receive friends from
1:00 to 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 6, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home. Graveside Service will be held
at 2:30 p.m., Thursday, February 6, 2020, at the
Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kan. In lieu of flowers memorials are
suggested to the First Presbyterian Church or American Cancer Society, in care
of Bryant Funeral Home.Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Arrangements by&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bryant Funeral Home&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1425 Patton Road&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Great Bend, Kansas&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 67530

Idalia M. Ruiz

WICHITA - Ronald D Darcey, 70, passed
away on January 30, 2020, at Via Christi St. Francis Regional Medical Center,
Wichita. He was born on January 14, 1950, at Pawnee Rock, to James &amp;
Marguerite (Flick) Darcey. He married Virginia Ann Lane on August 12, 1978, at
La Junta, Colo. She survives.

Ronald was
a Wichita resident for the last 4 years, coming from Nashville, Ark. He retired
in 2006 from Tyson Foods as a comptroller. He enjoyed clay sculpting and cross stitching.
Ronald was an avid KU supporter, a lifetime member of the KU Alumni Association
and KU Business Society. He was an avid traveler, especially enjoying his
visits to National Parks. 

Survivors
include, his wife, Virginia Ann (Lane) Darcey of the home; two sons, Questin
Darcey of Wichita and Brenden Darcey of McKinney, Texas; a brother, Lynn Darcey
and wife Barbara of Newton; two sister-in-laws, Sandra Darcey of Great Bend and
Clara Lee Stafford and husband Ed of La Junta, Colo.; nieces and nephews, Jama
Nicholas of Hoisington, Brad Darcey of Yukon, Okla., Allison Glasgow of Heath,
Texas and Craig Darcey of Rowlett, Texas; and his cat, Nike Nell. He was
preceded in death by his parents and brother, Lowell Darcey. 

Visitation
will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Bryant
Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Graveside Service
will be held at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, February 1, 2020, at Pawnee Rock Cemetery,
with Pastor Morita Truman presiding. Memorials are suggested to Bent's Fort
Chapter of the Santa Fe Trail Association, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Arrangements by&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bryant Funeral Home&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

1425 Patton Road&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Great Bend, Kansas&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 67530

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 <figcaption> </figcaption>
 </figure>WICHITA - Ronald D Darcey, 70, passed
away on January 30, 2020, at Via Christi St. Francis Regional Medical Center,
Wichita. He was born on January 14, 1950, at Pawnee Rock, to James &amp;
Marguerite (Flick) Darcey. He married Virginia Ann Lane on August 12, 1978, at
La Junta, Colo. She survives. Ronald was
a Wichita resident for the last 4 years, coming from Nashville, Ark. He retired
in 2006 from Tyson Foods as a comptroller. He enjoyed clay sculpting and cross stitching.
Ronald was an avid KU supporter, a lifetime member of the KU Alumni Association
and KU Business Society. He was an avid traveler, especially enjoying his
visits to National Parks. Survivors
include, his wife, Virginia Ann (Lane) Darcey of the home; two sons, Questin
Darcey of Wichita and Brenden Darcey of McKinney, Texas; a brother, Lynn Darcey
and wife Barbara of Newton; two sister-in-laws, Sandra Darcey of Great Bend and
Clara Lee Stafford and husband Ed of La Junta, Colo.; nieces and nephews, Jama
Nicholas of Hoisington, Brad Darcey of Yukon, Okla., Allison Glasgow of Heath,
Texas and Craig Darcey of Rowlett, Texas; and his cat, Nike Nell. He was
preceded in death by his parents and brother, Lowell Darcey. Visitation
will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Bryant
Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Graveside Service
will be held at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, February 1, 2020, at Pawnee Rock Cemetery,
with Pastor Morita Truman presiding. Memorials are suggested to Bent's Fort
Chapter of the Santa Fe Trail Association, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Arrangements by&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bryant Funeral Home&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1425 Patton Road&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Great Bend, Kansas&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 67530

Ronald D Darcey

GREAT BEND - Lavern S.
Brown, 88, passed away in rural Barton County on January 29, 2020. He was born
on February 25, 1931, at Sitka, Kan., to Wilbur W. &amp; Katherine (Breit)
Brown. He married Ruby Schultz on August 25, 1954, at Sitka. She survives.

A Great
Bend resident since 1965, Lavern previously lived in Liberal and Protection. He
loved the oil and gas industry and was an oil producer and worked for Parrish
Corporation &amp; Vess Oil Corporation over the last 50 years, and co-owned
L&amp;R Oil alongside his wife Ruby. He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish
at St. Patrick Catholic Church and served in the United States Marine Corps
during the Korean War. He loved sports, especially Notre Dame football and KU
volleyball and basketball. Lavern was a self-made man and hard worker but
devoted his time to being a husband, father, grandfather, and great
grandfather.

Survivors
include, his wife Ruby Brown of the home; a son, Tom Brown and wife Shari of
Great Bend; a daughter, Pamela Bechard and husband Raymond of Lawrence; two
brothers, Leon Brown and wife Lois of Colwich and Melvin Brown and wife Judy of
Ashland; two grandchildren, Ashley Henkleman and husband Erik and Brennan
Bechard and wife Danielle; and four great grandchildren, Evie, Hutch, Mason
Jane and Lucy. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Alfred
Brown, Robert Brown and Victor Brown; and four sisters, Josephine Pfeifer, Mary
Stegman, Geraldine Hoffman and Vivian White. 

Visitation
will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Monday, February 3, 2020 at Bryant Funeral
Home, with Vigil service at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at
10:30 a.m., Tuesday, February 4, 2020, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great
Bend, with Father Louis Trung Dinh Hoang presiding. Interment will be in Great
Bend Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Holy Family Endowment Fund, in
care of Bryant Funeral Home. 

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 </figure>GREAT BEND - Lavern S.
Brown, 88, passed away in rural Barton County on January 29, 2020. He was born
on February 25, 1931, at Sitka, Kan., to Wilbur W. &amp; Katherine (Breit)
Brown. He married Ruby Schultz on August 25, 1954, at Sitka. She survives. A Great
Bend resident since 1965, Lavern previously lived in Liberal and Protection. He
loved the oil and gas industry and was an oil producer and worked for Parrish
Corporation &amp; Vess Oil Corporation over the last 50 years, and co-owned
L&amp;R Oil alongside his wife Ruby. He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish
at St. Patrick Catholic Church and served in the United States Marine Corps
during the Korean War. He loved sports, especially Notre Dame football and KU
volleyball and basketball. Lavern was a self-made man and hard worker but
devoted his time to being a husband, father, grandfather, and great
grandfather.Survivors
include, his wife Ruby Brown of the home; a son, Tom Brown and wife Shari of
Great Bend; a daughter, Pamela Bechard and husband Raymond of Lawrence; two
brothers, Leon Brown and wife Lois of Colwich and Melvin Brown and wife Judy of
Ashland; two grandchildren, Ashley Henkleman and husband Erik and Brennan
Bechard and wife Danielle; and four great grandchildren, Evie, Hutch, Mason
Jane and Lucy. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Alfred
Brown, Robert Brown and Victor Brown; and four sisters, Josephine Pfeifer, Mary
Stegman, Geraldine Hoffman and Vivian White. Visitation
will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Monday, February 3, 2020 at Bryant Funeral
Home, with Vigil service at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at
10:30 a.m., Tuesday, February 4, 2020, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great
Bend, with Father Louis Trung Dinh Hoang presiding. Interment will be in Great
Bend Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Holy Family Endowment Fund, in
care of Bryant Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Arrangements
by&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bryant Funeral Home&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1425 Patton Road&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Great Bend, Kansas&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 67530

Lavern S. Brown

GREAT BEND -
Sharon M. Satterfield, 65, passed away on January 21, 2020, at Great Bend
Health &amp; Rehabilitation Center, Great Bend. She was born on January 13,
1955, at Great Bend to Orval &amp; Betty (Smith) Hejny. She married Charles
Satterfield on May 24, 1975, at Great Bend. He survives.

A lifetime
Great Bend resident, Sharon was a rental specialist for Satterfield Rental. She
was a graduate of Hoisington High School Class of 1973 and a member of Peace
Lutheran Church in Albert. She loved going on the annual Christmas shopping trip
with her sister but especially enjoyed spending time with her grandkids. 

Survivors
include, her husband Charles of the home; two sons, Shawn Satterfield and Shane
Satterfield and lifetime partner Amy of Great Bend; a daughter, Shawna Green
and husband Brandon of Augusta; three sisters, Debra Tammen and Diana Hejny of
Great Bend and Rita Hejny of Oklahoma City, Okla.; and five grandchildren,
Makayla, Alexis, Courtney, Brady and Liam. She was preceded in death by her
parents; and her nephew/godchild, Mathew Tammen. 

Visitation
will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Bryant
Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral
Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, January 23, 2020, at Bryant
Funeral Home, with Pastor Wayne Baldyga presiding. Interment will be in the
Peace Lutheran Church Cemetery, Albert. Memorials are suggested to Peace
Lutheran Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home. 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Arrangements
by&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bryant Funeral Home&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1425 Patton Road&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Great Bend, Kansas&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 67530

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 </figure>GREAT BEND -
Sharon M. Satterfield, 65, passed away on January 21, 2020, at Great Bend
Health &amp; Rehabilitation Center, Great Bend. She was born on January 13,
1955, at Great Bend to Orval &amp; Betty (Smith) Hejny. She married Charles
Satterfield on May 24, 1975, at Great Bend. He survives. A lifetime
Great Bend resident, Sharon was a rental specialist for Satterfield Rental. She
was a graduate of Hoisington High School Class of 1973 and a member of Peace
Lutheran Church in Albert. She loved going on the annual Christmas shopping trip
with her sister but especially enjoyed spending time with her grandkids. Survivors
include, her husband Charles of the home; two sons, Shawn Satterfield and Shane
Satterfield and lifetime partner Amy of Great Bend; a daughter, Shawna Green
and husband Brandon of Augusta; three sisters, Debra Tammen and Diana Hejny of
Great Bend and Rita Hejny of Oklahoma City, Okla.; and five grandchildren,
Makayla, Alexis, Courtney, Brady and Liam. She was preceded in death by her
parents; and her nephew/godchild, Mathew Tammen. Visitation
will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Bryant
Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral
Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, January 23, 2020, at Bryant
Funeral Home, with Pastor Wayne Baldyga presiding. Interment will be in the
Peace Lutheran Church Cemetery, Albert. Memorials are suggested to Peace
Lutheran Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Arrangements
by&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bryant Funeral Home&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1425 Patton Road&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Great Bend, Kansas&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 67530

Sharon M. Satterfield

Dateline: Great Bend, Kansas

Virginia K.
Karlin, 79, passed away Jan. 17, 2020, at Medicalodges of Great Bend.&nbsp; She was born July 11, 1940, in Larned.&nbsp; Virginia married Ronald James Karlin June 7,
1958, at Larned.&nbsp; He died July 30, 2011.

Virginia
had been a resident of Great Bend since 1958, coming from Larned, where she was
raised by her grandparents, Paul and Ruby Wysong.&nbsp; She was a 25 year employee for Fuller Brush
Industries, working in the distribution department, and upon retirement,
Virginia was employed as a dispatcher for the Great Bend Senior Center.&nbsp; She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at
St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, the Altar Society, and in her more active
years, Virginia was a Girl Scout leader and taught CCD.&nbsp; She cherished her time with family,
particularly during the holidays and special occasions.&nbsp; Virginia and Ron enjoyed decorating for
Christmas, and will be especially remembered for Santa’s lighted helicopter,
which adorned their front yard every Christmas season.&nbsp; 

Survivors
include one son, Doug Karlin and wife Natalie of Colwich; three daughters,
Kathy Hayes and husband Jim of Great Bend, Christi Roy and husband Rodney of
Hays and Diana Hocker of Bedford, Pa.; nine grandchildren, Jenna Corbett and
husband Jason, Eric Hayes and wife Stephanie, Jason Roy, Kellie Roy, Josh Roy,
Sarah Hocker, Ryan Hocker, Kayden Karlin, and Austin Karlin; two great
grandchildren, Tenleigh Corbett and Sutton Corbett; and brother and sister in-laws,
Steve and June Hillman of Great Bend and Don and Lucille Davis of Great Bend. She
was preceded in passing by her husband Ron, and by her brother and sister in-law,
Arlyn and Donna Linke.

Mass of
Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, at St. Rose of Lima
Catholic Church, Great Bend, with Father Charles Mazouch presiding.&nbsp; Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m.,
at Great Bend Cemetery North.&nbsp; Visitation
will be from 3:30 to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 19, at Bryant Funeral Home, with
an Altar Society Rosary at 4:00 p.m. and a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Memorials have
been designated to the Golden Belt Humane Society or Holy Family School
Endowment Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

1425 Patton Road&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Great Bend, Kansas&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 67530

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1579532232569.jpeg" alt=" " />
 <figcaption> </figcaption>
 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasVirginia K.
Karlin, 79, passed away Jan. 17, 2020, at Medicalodges of Great Bend.&nbsp; She was born July 11, 1940, in Larned.&nbsp; Virginia married Ronald James Karlin June 7,
1958, at Larned.&nbsp; He died July 30, 2011.Virginia
had been a resident of Great Bend since 1958, coming from Larned, where she was
raised by her grandparents, Paul and Ruby Wysong.&nbsp; She was a 25 year employee for Fuller Brush
Industries, working in the distribution department, and upon retirement,
Virginia was employed as a dispatcher for the Great Bend Senior Center.&nbsp; She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at
St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, the Altar Society, and in her more active
years, Virginia was a Girl Scout leader and taught CCD.&nbsp; She cherished her time with family,
particularly during the holidays and special occasions.&nbsp; Virginia and Ron enjoyed decorating for
Christmas, and will be especially remembered for Santa’s lighted helicopter,
which adorned their front yard every Christmas season.&nbsp; Survivors
include one son, Doug Karlin and wife Natalie of Colwich; three daughters,
Kathy Hayes and husband Jim of Great Bend, Christi Roy and husband Rodney of
Hays and Diana Hocker of Bedford, Pa.; nine grandchildren, Jenna Corbett and
husband Jason, Eric Hayes and wife Stephanie, Jason Roy, Kellie Roy, Josh Roy,
Sarah Hocker, Ryan Hocker, Kayden Karlin, and Austin Karlin; two great
grandchildren, Tenleigh Corbett and Sutton Corbett; and brother and sister in-laws,
Steve and June Hillman of Great Bend and Don and Lucille Davis of Great Bend. She
was preceded in passing by her husband Ron, and by her brother and sister in-law,
Arlyn and Donna Linke.Mass of
Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, at St. Rose of Lima
Catholic Church, Great Bend, with Father Charles Mazouch presiding.&nbsp; Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m.,
at Great Bend Cemetery North.&nbsp; Visitation
will be from 3:30 to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 19, at Bryant Funeral Home, with
an Altar Society Rosary at 4:00 p.m. and a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Memorials have
been designated to the Golden Belt Humane Society or Holy Family School
Endowment Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Arrangements
by&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bryant Funeral Home&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1425 Patton Road&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Great Bend, Kansas&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 67530

Virginia K. Karlin

GREAT BEND -
Robert E. “Bob” Biles, 74, passed away January 12, 2020, at St. Anthony’s
Hospital, Wichita. He was born on October 10, 1945, at Great Bend, to Manuel Roy
and Claudia (Piland) Biles. He married Paula Hines on June 12, 1965, at
Ellinwood. She survives.

A lifetime
Great Bend resident, Robert was a mechanic and welder for Gibson Titus &amp;
Stafford, Straub International and was later more recently owned and operated Triple
7 Repair. He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish. Robert enjoyed hunting,
fishing, camping and being in the outdoors.

Survivors
include, his wife, Paula of the home; a son, Kevin Biles of Phoenix, AZ; two
daughters, Colleen Miller and husband Mike of Salina and Loretta McIntosh and
husband Tim of Great Bend; six sisters, Lavonna Lick and husband Jerald, Susan Marie
Hartsell and husband Richard, Karla Biles, Sherry Smolik, Rhonda Suppes and husband
Richard and Brenda Johnson; four grandchildren, Megan Peterson and husband Michael,
Morgan Schridde and husband Josh, Robert Miller and Ashley Miller; and one
great granddaughter, Lily Jean Peterson. He was preceded in death by his
parents. 

Visitation
will be held from 1 to 9 p.m., Monday, January 20, 2020, at Bryant Funeral
Home, with family to receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral Service will be
held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home with
Father Louis Trung Dinh Hoang presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend
Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association, in care of
Bryant Funeral Home. 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Arrangements
by&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bryant Funeral Home&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1425 Patton Road&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Great Bend, Kansas&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 67530

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 </figure>GREAT BEND -
Robert E. “Bob” Biles, 74, passed away January 12, 2020, at St. Anthony’s
Hospital, Wichita. He was born on October 10, 1945, at Great Bend, to Manuel Roy
and Claudia (Piland) Biles. He married Paula Hines on June 12, 1965, at
Ellinwood. She survives. A lifetime
Great Bend resident, Robert was a mechanic and welder for Gibson Titus &amp;
Stafford, Straub International and was later more recently owned and operated Triple
7 Repair. He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish. Robert enjoyed hunting,
fishing, camping and being in the outdoors.Survivors
include, his wife, Paula of the home; a son, Kevin Biles of Phoenix, AZ; two
daughters, Colleen Miller and husband Mike of Salina and Loretta McIntosh and
husband Tim of Great Bend; six sisters, Lavonna Lick and husband Jerald, Susan Marie
Hartsell and husband Richard, Karla Biles, Sherry Smolik, Rhonda Suppes and husband
Richard and Brenda Johnson; four grandchildren, Megan Peterson and husband Michael,
Morgan Schridde and husband Josh, Robert Miller and Ashley Miller; and one
great granddaughter, Lily Jean Peterson. He was preceded in death by his
parents. Visitation
will be held from 1 to 9 p.m., Monday, January 20, 2020, at Bryant Funeral
Home, with family to receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral Service will be
held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home with
Father Louis Trung Dinh Hoang presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend
Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association, in care of
Bryant Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Arrangements
by&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bryant Funeral Home&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1425 Patton Road&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Great Bend, Kansas&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 67530

Robert E. “Bob” Biles

Michael J. Ellis, age 48 years, of Dodge City, Kansas and formerly of Great Bend, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at the Western Plains Medical Complex in Dodge City after a brief illness. Michael was born on May 13, 1971 at Great Bend, Kansas to Jimmy L. and Vera (Carver) Ellis, and grew up in Great Bend. Michael worked at a variety of jobs throughout his life, including Doric (now CVI) Vault Company in Great Bend, and after moving to Dodge City in 2014 he worked in the meat packing industry. Michael enjoyed spending time with his parents and vacationing with them in Colorado.

Survivors include three brothers, one uncle, and nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents Jimmy L. and Vera Ellis, and his grandparents.

            

Cremation has been chosen and a private family inurnment will take place at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the Michael Ellis Funeral Expense Fund in care of Charter Funerals in Great Bend, Kansas. Online condolences may be left for the family and a complete obituary notice may be viewed at <a href="http://www.charterfunerals.com/locations/great-bend.php">http://www.charterfunerals.com/locations/great-bend.php</a>.

Arrangements Entrusted To

Charter Funerals



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 </figure>MICHAEL J. ELLIS



 Michael J. Ellis, age 48 years, of Dodge City, Kansas and formerly of Great Bend, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at the Western Plains Medical Complex in Dodge City after a brief illness. Michael was born on May 13, 1971 at Great Bend, Kansas to Jimmy L. and Vera (Carver) Ellis, and grew up in Great Bend. Michael worked at a variety of jobs throughout his life, including Doric (now CVI) Vault Company in Great Bend, and after moving to Dodge City in 2014 he worked in the meat packing industry. Michael enjoyed spending time with his parents and vacationing with them in Colorado.

 Survivors include three brothers, one uncle, and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Jimmy L. and Vera Ellis, and his grandparents.

 Cremation has been chosen and a private family inurnment will take place at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the Michael Ellis Funeral Expense Fund in care of Charter Funerals in Great Bend, Kansas. Online condolences may be left for the family and a complete obituary notice may be viewed at <a href="http://www.charterfunerals.com/locations/great-bend.php">http://www.charterfunerals.com/locations/great-bend.php</a>.



Arrangements Entrusted To

Charter Funerals

2115 Washington St.

Great Bend, KS 67530

(620) 793-6161

Michael J. Ellis

Lois Marion Kaufman, 89, of
Salina, Kansas, and former Wilson, Kansas, resident died on Thursday, January
09, 2020 at the Salina Presbyterian Manor in Salina, Kansas.

Lois was born on January 24, 1930,
in Kanopolis, Kansas, the daughter of Joseph F. Janda, Jr. and Verna Muriel
(Snart) Janda.&nbsp; She grew up in the Wilson
and Kanopolis area and graduated from Wilson High School in 1947.&nbsp; After high school, she attended Ft. Hays
University and graduated with her Bachelors and Masters Degree in
Education.&nbsp; She met, fell in love and was
united in marriage to Orville L. Kaufman on April 26, 1952, in Dubuque,
Kansas.&nbsp; From this union Lois and Orville
were blessed with two daughters Nathalea and Karleen. &nbsp;Lois' first teaching job was teaching
kindergarten through 8th grade in a one room school house in Wilson.&nbsp; She later taught 3rd and 4th grade in
Dorrance, Kansas and 2nd and 6th grade in Great Bend, Kansas, and was a teacher
for 44 years.&nbsp; She was a member of the First
Baptist Church in Wilson, Kansas, and First Southern Baptist Church in Great
Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; She was a member of the
KNEA, Retired Teachers Association in Great Bend, 4-H and Delta Kappa Gamma
Sorority.&nbsp; &nbsp;She enjoyed being a farm wife, teaching
children and playing the piano.&nbsp; Most of
all she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Surviving family include her
daughters Nathalea Stephenson and husband Tim of Salina, Kansas and Karleen
Williams and husband Abe of Castle Pines, Colorado; sister Darlene Palser of
Russell, Kansas; sister in-law Lois Buxton of Salina, Kansas; 2 grandchildren
Brandon Stephenson and Kendra Cox and husband Tim; 4 great grandchildren
Cameron, Mason, Quinton and Brooklyn.

She was preceded in death by her
parents, husband Orville on November 27, 2004; brother Ivan Janda and foster
brother Jim Buxton.

A celebration of Lois' life will
be held at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at the Wilson Baptist
Church in Wilson, Kansas with Pastor Tripp Edwards officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the Wilson City
Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9 A.M.
to 8 P.M. on Monday, January 13, 2020, at the mortuary with family greeting
guests from 6 P.M. to 7 P.M. Monday evening.&nbsp;
Memorials may be given to the First Baptist Church of Wilson, Kansas and
sent in care of the mortuary.&nbsp;
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the
funeral service arrangements.

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 </figure>Lois Marion Kaufman, 89, of
Salina, Kansas, and former Wilson, Kansas, resident died on Thursday, January
09, 2020 at the Salina Presbyterian Manor in Salina, Kansas.Lois was born on January 24, 1930,
in Kanopolis, Kansas, the daughter of Joseph F. Janda, Jr. and Verna Muriel
(Snart) Janda.&nbsp; She grew up in the Wilson
and Kanopolis area and graduated from Wilson High School in 1947.&nbsp; After high school, she attended Ft. Hays
University and graduated with her Bachelors and Masters Degree in
Education.&nbsp; She met, fell in love and was
united in marriage to Orville L. Kaufman on April 26, 1952, in Dubuque,
Kansas.&nbsp; From this union Lois and Orville
were blessed with two daughters Nathalea and Karleen. &nbsp;Lois' first teaching job was teaching
kindergarten through 8th grade in a one room school house in Wilson.&nbsp; She later taught 3rd and 4th grade in
Dorrance, Kansas and 2nd and 6th grade in Great Bend, Kansas, and was a teacher
for 44 years.&nbsp; She was a member of the First
Baptist Church in Wilson, Kansas, and First Southern Baptist Church in Great
Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; She was a member of the
KNEA, Retired Teachers Association in Great Bend, 4-H and Delta Kappa Gamma
Sorority.&nbsp; &nbsp;She enjoyed being a farm wife, teaching
children and playing the piano.&nbsp; Most of
all she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.Surviving family include her
daughters Nathalea Stephenson and husband Tim of Salina, Kansas and Karleen
Williams and husband Abe of Castle Pines, Colorado; sister Darlene Palser of
Russell, Kansas; sister in-law Lois Buxton of Salina, Kansas; 2 grandchildren
Brandon Stephenson and Kendra Cox and husband Tim; 4 great grandchildren
Cameron, Mason, Quinton and Brooklyn.She was preceded in death by her
parents, husband Orville on November 27, 2004; brother Ivan Janda and foster
brother Jim Buxton.A celebration of Lois' life will
be held at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at the Wilson Baptist
Church in Wilson, Kansas with Pastor Tripp Edwards officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the Wilson City
Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9 A.M.
to 8 P.M. on Monday, January 13, 2020, at the mortuary with family greeting
guests from 6 P.M. to 7 P.M. Monday evening.&nbsp;
Memorials may be given to the First Baptist Church of Wilson, Kansas and
sent in care of the mortuary.&nbsp;
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the
funeral service arrangements.

Lois Marion Kaufman

GREAT BEND -
John W. “JW” Jaco, Jr., 62, passed away on January 8, 2020, at his home in
Great Bend. He was born on January 26, 1957, at Wichita, to John W. Jaco, Sr. &amp;
Dorothy Ruth (Miller) Jaco.

Coming from
Wichita in 1961, JW was a Great Bend resident. He was the owner and operator of
John Jaco, Inc. He was a member of the Barton County Sheriff's Office Reserves
since 1985, currently serving as Special Deputy Sheriff and served on the board
for Barton County Crimestoppers. In the 1990's he was on the Barton county SWAT
team. He enjoyed team roping, his llamas and horses, bird hunting and was one
tough cowboy. He was an avid weight lifter and gun enthusiast. 

Survivors
include, an uncle, Gene Jaco and wife Phyllis of Plainville; three cousins,
Michael Jaco of Springfield, CO, Jana Kuhn and husband Raymond of Overland Park
and Jill Brin and husband Mark of Godley, TX; companion, Rene Tiede; and daughter
of the heart, Shanna Tiede-Long.

There will
be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Funeral Service will be held at 2
p.m., Friday, January 17, 2020, at
Bryant Funeral Home, with Reverend Josh Leu and Pastor Don Paden. Inurnment
will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are
suggested to the Barton County Sheriff's Reserves Fund, in care of Bryant
Funeral Home.

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 </figure>GREAT BEND -
John W. “JW” Jaco, Jr., 62, passed away on January 8, 2020, at his home in
Great Bend. He was born on January 26, 1957, at Wichita, to John W. Jaco, Sr. &amp;
Dorothy Ruth (Miller) Jaco. Coming from
Wichita in 1961, JW was a Great Bend resident. He was the owner and operator of
John Jaco, Inc. He was a member of the Barton County Sheriff's Office Reserves
since 1985, currently serving as Special Deputy Sheriff and served on the board
for Barton County Crimestoppers. In the 1990's he was on the Barton county SWAT
team. He enjoyed team roping, his llamas and horses, bird hunting and was one
tough cowboy. He was an avid weight lifter and gun enthusiast. Survivors
include, an uncle, Gene Jaco and wife Phyllis of Plainville; three cousins,
Michael Jaco of Springfield, CO, Jana Kuhn and husband Raymond of Overland Park
and Jill Brin and husband Mark of Godley, TX; companion, Rene Tiede; and daughter
of the heart, Shanna Tiede-Long.There will
be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Funeral Service will be held at 2
p.m., Friday, January 17, 2020, at
Bryant Funeral Home, with Reverend Josh Leu and Pastor Don Paden. Inurnment
will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are
suggested to the Barton County Sheriff's Reserves Fund, in care of Bryant
Funeral Home.Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Arrangements
by&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bryant Funeral Home&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1425 Patton Road&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Great Bend, Kansas&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 67530

John W. “JW” Jaco, Jr.

GREAT BEND - Martha Mettscher, age 86, was born on June 22,
1933, in Hutchinson, Kansas and passed away on January 4, 2020, at Great Bend
Health and Rehab in Great Bend. Martha was the daughter of Walter Fahrney and
Etta (Moats) Fahrney.&nbsp; Martha lived in
Hutchinson and Larned before moving to Great Bend.&nbsp; Martha and Ivan Mettscher were united in
marriage on June 25, 1950, and were long time residents of Great Bend. Martha
was a secretary for USD 428 Great Bend High School and for Larned USD 495
before retiring. Martha was President of the National Association of Educational
Office Professionals. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Martha and Ivan loved spending their summers in Southfork,
Colorado and participated in the building of the New Hope Church in Southfork.
Martha’s hobby was reading.&nbsp; 

Martha is survived by daughter Vicky Dayton and husband Norman
of Ellinwood; grandchildren Ryan Dayton of Great Bend and Eric Dayton and wife
Nikki of Lawrence, and Randi Mettscher of Balmorhea, Texas; and great
grandchildren Liam Ivan Dayton and Loryn Linn Dayton of Lawrence, Kansas.&nbsp; Martha was preceded in death by her father,
Walter Fahrney; mother, Etta Fahrney; husband, Ivan Mettscher; son, Randall
Mettscher; brother, Kenneth Fahrney; and nephew, Mike Fahrney. 

Cremation has taken place so there will be no visitation. Memorial
service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, January 10, 2020, at the First Church of
the Nazarene, 4811 Broadway, Great Bend, Kansas with Pastors Josh and Amy
Foster officiating. Memorials suggested to the First Church of the Nazarene for
the Haiti Water Well Project, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>GREAT BEND - Martha Mettscher, age 86, was born on June 22,
1933, in Hutchinson, Kansas and passed away on January 4, 2020, at Great Bend
Health and Rehab in Great Bend. Martha was the daughter of Walter Fahrney and
Etta (Moats) Fahrney.&nbsp; Martha lived in
Hutchinson and Larned before moving to Great Bend.&nbsp; Martha and Ivan Mettscher were united in
marriage on June 25, 1950, and were long time residents of Great Bend. Martha
was a secretary for USD 428 Great Bend High School and for Larned USD 495
before retiring. Martha was President of the National Association of Educational
Office Professionals. &nbsp;&nbsp;Martha and Ivan loved spending their summers in Southfork,
Colorado and participated in the building of the New Hope Church in Southfork.
Martha’s hobby was reading.&nbsp; Martha is survived by daughter Vicky Dayton and husband Norman
of Ellinwood; grandchildren Ryan Dayton of Great Bend and Eric Dayton and wife
Nikki of Lawrence, and Randi Mettscher of Balmorhea, Texas; and great
grandchildren Liam Ivan Dayton and Loryn Linn Dayton of Lawrence, Kansas.&nbsp; Martha was preceded in death by her father,
Walter Fahrney; mother, Etta Fahrney; husband, Ivan Mettscher; son, Randall
Mettscher; brother, Kenneth Fahrney; and nephew, Mike Fahrney. Cremation has taken place so there will be no visitation. Memorial
service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, January 10, 2020, at the First Church of
the Nazarene, 4811 Broadway, Great Bend, Kansas with Pastors Josh and Amy
Foster officiating. Memorials suggested to the First Church of the Nazarene for
the Haiti Water Well Project, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Arrangements
by&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bryant Funeral Home&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1425 Patton Road&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Great Bend, Kansas&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 67530

Martha Mettscher

BENTON - Leila Marie (Barger) Harders,
88, was called to her eternal rest on January 6, 2020. She was born on July 22,
1931, at Great Bend, the daughter of Cecil and Mary (Mull) Barger. She married
Delmer James Harders on October 2, 1949, in Great Bend. He died on March 15,
2001.

A resident
of Benton for the last 19 years, Leila was a previous Great Bend resident for
33 years, coming from South Dakota. She was a homemaker and church organist
most of her life. She was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Wichita.
She enjoyed playing the piano and cooking. Leila especially loved spending time
with her family. 

Survivors
include, two sons, Dale Harders of Ipava, IL and Scott Harders and wife Sandy
of Moundridge; two daughters, Michele Parker of Benton and Lisa Harders of
Towanda; two sisters, Alene Clarke of Great Bend and Shirley Likes of
Mechanicsburg, PA; 12 grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Delmer Harders; one daughter, Sheila Sue
Harders; one sister, Iona&nbsp; Ramsey; and
one brother, Wayne Barger. 

Visitation will be held from 3 to 9 p.m., Sunday, January 12,
2020 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.
Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, January 13, 2020, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Great Bend, with Pastor
Scott Goltl presiding. Interment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great
Bend. Memorials are suggested to Harry Hynes Hospice or Wisconsin Evangelical
Lutheran Synod, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Arrangements
by&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bryant Funeral Home&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 

1425 Patton Road&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Great Bend, Kansas&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 67530

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 </figure>BENTON - Leila Marie (Barger) Harders,
88, was called to her eternal rest on January 6, 2020. She was born on July 22,
1931, at Great Bend, the daughter of Cecil and Mary (Mull) Barger. She married
Delmer James Harders on October 2, 1949, in Great Bend. He died on March 15,
2001. A resident
of Benton for the last 19 years, Leila was a previous Great Bend resident for
33 years, coming from South Dakota. She was a homemaker and church organist
most of her life. She was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Wichita.
She enjoyed playing the piano and cooking. Leila especially loved spending time
with her family. Survivors
include, two sons, Dale Harders of Ipava, IL and Scott Harders and wife Sandy
of Moundridge; two daughters, Michele Parker of Benton and Lisa Harders of
Towanda; two sisters, Alene Clarke of Great Bend and Shirley Likes of
Mechanicsburg, PA; 12 grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Delmer Harders; one daughter, Sheila Sue
Harders; one sister, Iona&nbsp; Ramsey; and
one brother, Wayne Barger. Visitation will be held from 3 to 9 p.m., Sunday, January 12,
2020 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.
Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, January 13, 2020, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Great Bend, with Pastor
Scott Goltl presiding. Interment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great
Bend. Memorials are suggested to Harry Hynes Hospice or Wisconsin Evangelical
Lutheran Synod, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Arrangements
by&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bryant Funeral Home&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1425 Patton Road&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Great Bend, Kansas&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 67530

Leila Marie (Barger) Harders

Lisa Ann Jamison, 53, died Saturday, January 4, 2020 at her home near Hays.

She was born January 27, 1966 at Quinter, the daughter of Larry and 
Annette (Ziegler) Jamison.&nbsp; She was a graduate of Trego Community High 
School and served in the United States Army during Desert Storm.&nbsp; She 
received he Masters from Ashford University and was the Office Manager 
for Quail Run Gun Club in Kiowa, Colorado until moving to Hays in 
October of 2019.&nbsp; She was also an Avon rep for many years and enjoyed 
canning.

Survivors include: her 3 daughters, Megan Janousek and husband Tee 
Jay, Hays, Molly Westfall and Colt Richardson, Elbert, Colorado and 
Marissa Westfall, Kiowa, Colorado; her mother and father, Annette and 
Jerry William, Hays; 3 brothers, Mike Jamison and wife Lynda, Great 
Bend, Ross Jamison and Noel Sheldon, Palm Springs, California and Grady 
William and wife Tavia, Hays; a sister, Robin Banks and husband Scott, 
Plano, Texas; 3 grandsons, Theodore Janousek, Samuel Janousek and 
Dimitri Richardson; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her father and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank S. Ziegler and Mr. and Mrs. Francis Jamison.

Memorial services will be announced at a later date.&nbsp; There will be no public viewing, cremation has taken place.

The family suggests memorials to Cancer Center of Kansas in care of 
Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Lisa Ann Jamison, 53, died Saturday, January 4, 2020 at her home near Hays.She was born January 27, 1966 at Quinter, the daughter of Larry and 
Annette (Ziegler) Jamison.&nbsp; She was a graduate of Trego Community High 
School and served in the United States Army during Desert Storm.&nbsp; She 
received he Masters from Ashford University and was the Office Manager 
for Quail Run Gun Club in Kiowa, Colorado until moving to Hays in 
October of 2019.&nbsp; She was also an Avon rep for many years and enjoyed 
canning.Survivors include: her 3 daughters, Megan Janousek and husband Tee 
Jay, Hays, Molly Westfall and Colt Richardson, Elbert, Colorado and 
Marissa Westfall, Kiowa, Colorado; her mother and father, Annette and 
Jerry William, Hays; 3 brothers, Mike Jamison and wife Lynda, Great 
Bend, Ross Jamison and Noel Sheldon, Palm Springs, California and Grady 
William and wife Tavia, Hays; a sister, Robin Banks and husband Scott, 
Plano, Texas; 3 grandsons, Theodore Janousek, Samuel Janousek and 
Dimitri Richardson; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.She was preceded in death by her father and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank S. Ziegler and Mr. and Mrs. Francis Jamison.Memorial services will be announced at a later date.&nbsp; There will be no public viewing, cremation has taken place.The family suggests memorials to Cancer Center of Kansas in care of 
Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.&nbsp;

Lisa Ann Jamison

Concepcion
Martinez, 90, passed away Saturday January 4, 2020, at Hays Medical Center in
Hays, Kansas. She was born August 26, 1929, in Durango, Mexico the daughter of
Gregorio and Juana (Ravelo) Martinez. She was united in marriage to Candelario
Gonzalez on February 14, 1947 in Durango, Mexico.

Concepcion
has been a resident of Great Bend since 1992, coming from Durango, Mexico. She
was a member of the St Rose Catholic Church. She was a homemaker and loved her
flowers and plants, but most of her time was spend with her family. &nbsp;

Survivors
include four sons, Isaias, Elias, Miguel, and Francisco Gonzalez; four
daughters, Hermelinda Gonzalez, Carmen Molina, Olga Hernandez, and Gloria Mata;
five brothers Eduardo, Ricardo, Gregorio, Salvador, and Matias Martinez; three
sisters, Marcelina, Agustina, and Maria del Refugio; twenty eight
grandchildren, fifty two great-grandchildren and twelve great-great
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Candelario.

Visitation
will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday January 7, 2020, at Bryant
Funeral Home, with Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian of Burial will be 10:30
a.m., Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at St. Rose Catholic Church, with Father Don
Bedore presiding. Burial will follow at Golden Belt Cemetery.

Dateline: Great BendConcepcion
Martinez, 90, passed away Saturday January 4, 2020, at Hays Medical Center in
Hays, Kansas. She was born August 26, 1929, in Durango, Mexico the daughter of
Gregorio and Juana (Ravelo) Martinez. She was united in marriage to Candelario
Gonzalez on February 14, 1947 in Durango, Mexico.Concepcion
has been a resident of Great Bend since 1992, coming from Durango, Mexico. She
was a member of the St Rose Catholic Church. She was a homemaker and loved her
flowers and plants, but most of her time was spend with her family. &nbsp;Survivors
include four sons, Isaias, Elias, Miguel, and Francisco Gonzalez; four
daughters, Hermelinda Gonzalez, Carmen Molina, Olga Hernandez, and Gloria Mata;
five brothers Eduardo, Ricardo, Gregorio, Salvador, and Matias Martinez; three
sisters, Marcelina, Agustina, and Maria del Refugio; twenty eight
grandchildren, fifty two great-grandchildren and twelve great-great
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Candelario.Visitation
will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday January 7, 2020, at Bryant
Funeral Home, with Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian of Burial will be 10:30
a.m., Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at St. Rose Catholic Church, with Father Don
Bedore presiding. Burial will follow at Golden Belt Cemetery.Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Arrangements
by&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bryant Funeral Home&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1425 Patton Road&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Great Bend, Kansas&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 67530

Concepcion Martinez

GREAT BEND - Lenora Ruth Stone passed away January 3, 2020, at
Hays Medical Center, Hays.&nbsp; She was born
January 6, 1937, at Blackwell, Okla., to Willard and Pearl (Lippincott)
Fuqua.&nbsp; Lenora married J. Nelson Stone
March 18, 1972, in Great Bend.&nbsp; Nelson, Sr.,
passed away April 9, 1985.&nbsp;

A long time Great Bend resident, Lenora graduated from
Blackwell High School and Arkansas City Junior College.&nbsp; She worked for DuBois Sand Co., DuBois and
Stone Sand Co., and Stone Sand Co., spanning from 1957 to 2009, retiring after
52 years.&nbsp; Lenora loved to work, and
enjoyed puzzles and playing dominoes with her family and Brookdale
friends.&nbsp; She had a passion for writing
notes and letters to her friends and family, never forgetting birthdays or
wedding anniversaries.

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 </figure>GREAT BEND - Lenora Ruth Stone passed away January 3, 2020, at
Hays Medical Center, Hays.&nbsp; She was born
January 6, 1937, at Blackwell, Okla., to Willard and Pearl (Lippincott)
Fuqua.&nbsp; Lenora married J. Nelson Stone
March 18, 1972, in Great Bend.&nbsp; Nelson, Sr.,
passed away April 9, 1985.&nbsp; A long time Great Bend resident, Lenora graduated from
Blackwell High School and Arkansas City Junior College.&nbsp; She worked for DuBois Sand Co., DuBois and
Stone Sand Co., and Stone Sand Co., spanning from 1957 to 2009, retiring after
52 years.&nbsp; Lenora loved to work, and
enjoyed puzzles and playing dominoes with her family and Brookdale
friends.&nbsp; She had a passion for writing
notes and letters to her friends and family, never forgetting birthdays or
wedding anniversaries.Lenora is survived by one son, J. Nelson Stone, Jr. and his
fiancée, Shana Persinger of Great Bend; three grandsons, Connor James Stone and
Kason James Stone of Great Bend, and a grandson expected in March; 100 year old
mother, Pearl (Fuqua) Lippincott of Sherman, Texas; one brother, Kenneth Fuqua
of Bells, Texas; one sister-in-law, Rita Fuqua of Cedar Park, Texas; one
step-daughter, Phyllis Herrman of Great Bend; and numerous nieces and nephews
and step- grandchildren.&nbsp; She was
preceded in passing by her father, Willard Fuqua; step-father, Floyd M. Fuqua;
one brother, Clifford Fuqua; and one infant sister, Evelyn Mae Fuqua.&nbsp; Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at
Bryant Funeral Home, with Rev. Dick Ogle presiding.&nbsp; Interment will follow at Dundee Valley
Cemetery, rural Dundee.&nbsp; Visitation will
be noon to 9:00 p.m. Monday, January 6, and 9:00 a.m. to service time Tuesday,
January 7, all at Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp;
Memorials have been designated to Kans for Kids or Golden Belt Humane
Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Arrangements
by&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bryant Funeral Home&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1425 Patton Road&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Great Bend, Kansas&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 67530

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